What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People interested in finding out more about adoption – especially adopting a disabled child, are being invited to an information evening next week. The information evening will be held on Tuesday 26 November at Cockburn High School, Gipsy Lane, LS11 5TT at 6:30pm. Leeds City Council hosts monthly information
Christmas lights are coming to South Leeds and plans have been finalised for the big switch on. The lights have been paid for by the Inner South Area Committee and local councillors will be present at each event. Middleton Wednesday 4 December at 3:30pm, Middleton Circus Belle Isle Thursday
The Friends of Stank Hall Barn are raising concerns that 15th century Cad Beeston, perhaps the oldest house in Leeds, could be damaged by new owners. As South Leeds Life reported, Cad Beeston, is to be sold at auction on 6 December. Members of the Friends of Stank Hall
Gosh, there’s such a lot to talk about this week! I was lucky enough to visit Rome last week with my Other Half and I was really struck by the influence the Romans have had on life in Britain. It’s Alcohol Awareness Week and I considered reviewing my 18
On Thursday 14 November between 4pm and 5pm outside the Post Office, 89 Old Lane, Beeston a 90 year old World War 2 veteran, who is registered blind due to his service in the campaign to liberate Europe, was subjected to a theft after he had just withdrawn £600.
I can remember in the early 80’s a well known supermarket came to York. Me and my friend Bee were so excited we just had to see what it was like inside. We walked up and down the packed aisles marveling upwards at this temple of food, makeup and
It seems that not enough people are using their local shops, especially when practically everything needed is available from the supermarket. This is obvious from the number of shoppers in the supermarket compared to the very few out in the streets. What are the advantages of using local shops when
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. We love a ginnel here at South Leeds Towers, so thanks to Steph Langley who posted a photo and details of a quiet path from Cottingley to the White Rose Centre on
Middleton Railway, another Friend of South Leeds Life, will be running their popular Santa Stream Trains again throughout December. You’re advised to book now to avoid disappointment! The trains run every Saturday and Sunday starting on 1 December, with a special service on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December. Santa
Local people are being asked to help shape the future of NHS urgent care services in Leeds. Health care professionals define urgent care as ‘a condition needing assessment and intervention within a week, or that will lead to an emergency within four weeks.’ For the public urgent care can