What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The 16 ton Mineral Wagon was once one of the most numerous wagons operated by British Railways. Over a quarter of a million were built to carry coal, minerals and scrap metal. They were a common site on the Middleton Railway carrying coal from Broom Pit and scrap metal from
Young asylum seekers in Leeds have given people a taste of their homelands by creating a free-to-download recipe book filled with delicious dishes from around the world. Leeds City Council’s children’s social services team, Child Friendly Leeds and the British Library have teamed up to create a book filled with
A Winter’s Trail, a magical celebration of light in our darkest month takes place on Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 December 2022 at Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton. Wander along a candle lit trail in the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange and get a sneak peak
White Rose Shopping Centre has announced the return of its annual charity appeal, which aims to benefit Leeds charities in the run-up to Christmas. Located in The Central Atrium, The Christmas Appeal gives visitors an opportunity to donate gifts for children aged 0-16 during centre opening hours. All donations will
With over four million brown bins emptied each year from over 215,000 households, Leeds City Council delivers the largest garden waste collection service in the UK. However, brown bin collections are going into their annual winter hibernation after Saturday 3 December, meaning most households will have their last collection in
This month sees the launch of a new resident-led forum for Beeston Hill – could YOU help change your community? People living throughout Beeston Hill* are invited to join a meeting on Monday (21 November 2022) from 6pm (until 7pm), at the Building Blocks nursery on Maud Avenue, off Tempest
New acts announced for LEEDS 2023’s unmissable opening event at Headingley Stadium, as the ticket ballot opens up for groups to enter On 7 January 2023, household names and local legends from across the worlds of sport, music and carnival will join Corinne Bailey Rae, Simon Armitage and many more
Two of the amateur game’s greatest clubs have shocked the rugby league world with the merger of Hunslet Club Parkside and the Hunslet Warriors who from the 2023 season will become Hunslet ARLFC. Hunslet Club Parkside the reigning NCL Premier Division Grand Final Champions and their neighbours Hunslet Warriors will
Northern is looking to recruit up to 16 engineering apprentices to join the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing its fleet of trains. The apprentices will be based at one of five ‘TrainCare Centres’ across the North of England, including Neville Hill in Leeds. The apprentice roles offer a starting
Baby Week returns to Leeds today (14 November 2022) with over 100 free or low cost events taking place across the city over the week. This year’s theme is ‘Back to Basics’, which is about rediscovering opportunities, services and support available for expectant and current parents and carers. This could