What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Hunslet residents have welcomed proposals for a new skate park for young people, which will be based off Pepper Road. Last night’s Hunslet Tenants and Residents Association meeting heard that work is due to start on the council-run park later this month. Residents welcomed the plans for concrete ramps and play equipment
A planning application for a cinema, four new catering outlets and additional retail space, including extensions to the existing Debenhams and Primark stores at White Rose Shopping Centre, will be submitted to Leeds City Council later this year, it’s been announced today. Land Securities, which owns and manages the south
A unique opportunity to see inside the historic Carlsberg Tetley headquarters building in Hunslet before it is transformed into a contemporary art gallery in 2013 is one of the highlights of this year’s Heritage Open Days. Building owners across Leeds play a full part in this national event by opening
A South Leeds education centre and nature reserve is flinging open its doors to visitors for its open day on Saturday, 8th September, writes Toby Roberts. Usually visited by schools, playschemes and community groups, the Skelton Grange Environment Centre open day offers all children and their families from across Leeds
It’s now easier than ever before to contribute to our blog! More and more South Leeds residents are contributing articles and reports to this blog – which is great, this is YOUR blog and it’s open to all who wish to contribute. But we’re all too aware from our own
This fabulous photograph of Top Moor Side in Holbeck in 1984 was shared by Manx Phil on the South Leeds Life group Flickr page. How things have changed since then! View lots of other photos and share your own with South Leeds Life readers over at our group Flickr pool. It’s open to all
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making South Leeds tick this week on the area’s websites, blogs and on Facebook: Sites in Beeston, Holbeck, Middleton and Belle Isle were considered by the city council for potential traveller sites, alongside the existing Cottingley Springs, a council report has revealed. The Friends
My name is Patricia Jackson and I am the chair of Hunslet Tenants and Residents Association. We meet on the first Wednesdy of every month at the Church of the Nazarene, which is situated at the bottom of Grove Road directly opposite the Penny Hill Centre. Our next meeting will
Hunslet Hawks RLFC have received a timely boost by meeting the minimum ground capacity requirements for the Championship. Revised rules for the RFL Championship season in 2013 require clubs to have a minimum ground capacity of 3000. John Charles Centre For Sport Stadium ground capacity is currently listed at 2450.
