What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Hunslet-based West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service (WYCAS) has launched a project matching volunteers from the finance sector to local charities. Whilst an important part of the work of WYCAS is about producing high quality annual accounts, the charity offers other services, resources and training to the third sector too –
Creative and musical minds are being sought by Beeston & Holbeck Councillors to come up with the perfect jingles and slogans to combat littering and dog fouling in their ward of Beeston and Holbeck. Inspired by the ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ campaign that’s been running for forty years in the
“THC vapes might seem like a safer or more convenient alternative to smoking cannabis,” said James Barrie, Service Manager at Forward Leeds, “but the reality is that they often contain unknown and dangerous substances. We’ve seen an increase in people experiencing unexpected and serious effects, especially among young people who
For the first time in the UK, the internationally acclaimed exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum arrives at the Royal Armouries Museum, at Leeds Dock, from 28 June to 2 November 2025. Having captivated over one million visitors worldwide, this landmark exhibition immerses audiences in the dramatic world of ancient
At Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston, social activities are at the heart of everyday life. In recent months, Pennington Court residents have enjoyed live music and a performance of Irish dancing for St Patrick’s Day, a singalong to old love songs for Valentine’s Day, and a festive light switch-on
The tennis courts at Cross Flatts Park are being refurbished, with work having started on yesterday (7 April 2025). The works are taking place thanks to a £30m Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Tennis Foundation project refurbishing courts across Britain, with £654,000 of this spent in Leeds. It is hoped that
Places are filling up fast for a free course designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds with the knowledge and confidence to start and build their own business. Organised by Unity Enterprise (UE), the not for profit subsidiary of BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, Steps to Business is
Just inside St Matthew’s Community Centre there is a wonderful local spot to meet your friends over coffee and a light bite to eat. It has just undergone a make-over so it’s a great opportunity to pop by and try it out. The café space, which is run by Holbeck
As part of the school’s Curriculum Enrichment and Careers Week, ITV weather presenter Kerrie Gosney visited Year 7 and Year 10 students for an engaging workshop focused on careers in meteorology. Kerrie shared her personal journey from a passion for weather to becoming a weather presenter, offering students a glimpse
Cockburn School has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2024 based on data from the Department for Education and Ofsted, analysed by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network. Cockburn School was recognised for being in the top 10% of schools nationally for student progress in the 2024