What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Unlocking Potential programme recently hosted a special coaching event at Leeds Beckett University in celebration of International Women’s Day. More than 100 girls from Beeston Primary School took part in the event, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to expanding sporting opportunities for young girls across the city. The session featured
Cockburn John Charles Academy recently showcased its theatrical talent in the prestigious Connections National Theatre Competition, performing No Regrets by acclaimed playwright Gary McNair. The event, which brings together schools and youth theatre groups from across the country, provided students with a platform to display their creativity, collaboration, and passion
Parents and caregivers in South Leeds can receive free support in the crucial first 1,000 days of their newborns’ lives as part of a study led by the University of Leeds. Parents and primary caregivers of children aged 5-10 weeks living in Beeston, Holbeck, Middleton and Hunslet, as well as
What an inspiring and fantastic day celebrating our next generation of workers. Prior to the day itself, the children worked within their classes learning about different occupations in modern Britain. The children were then invited to dress up as the occupation they wished to be when they grow up. They
Holbeck Together offers a reliable and affordable community minibus service that caters to the needs of local residents. The minibus is used to help community members get out and about and stay as independent as possible. Weekly return trips to local shops (including visits to Morley Town Centre, Crossgates, or
New proposals have been announced that aim to put crown green bowling provision in Leeds on a more secure financial footing and safeguard the long-term local future of the sport. Leeds City Council confirmed at the start of the year that it was considering a range of money-saving options for
Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday (6 March 2025) Asda have relaunched its instore book donation points with the aim of supporting families in accessing books through their nationwide partnership with literacy charity the Children’s Book Project. To help launch the campaign, Asda and the Children’s Book project put
The Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal ‘Just One Day’ has been hailed a ‘great success’, after returning last Thursday (27 February 2025) with the theme of ‘one day to play’. The event runs all year, but features a day where schools, universities, businesses and the public can spend the
The Hunslet Club and Hunslet ARLFC are excited to announce the launch of free girls’ rugby sessions for young players in the local community. These sessions offer an opportunity for girls to engage in the sport, develop new skills, and become part of a growing rugby community. We are thrilled
This year’s production at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy was the musical Grease. The show was seen by a total audience of 1,000 people at three evening performances and one matinee for local primary schools. The cast and crew have been working extremely hard since September to make Grease the best it