What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Judith Blake, the Baroness Blake of Leeds CBE, has been appointed as the new Patron of the Institute for Economic Development (IED). She takes up the unpaid role from outgoing Patron, The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, who was in post for two years. A British Labour politician serving as
As part of LEEDS 2023’s Awakening programme, award-winning theatre company Slung Low is premiering the film ‘The Magician’ with screenings at their new base The Warehouse in Holbeck. A collaboration between Slung Low and Leeds People’s Theatre(LPT), two South Leeds organisations specialising in supporting people to get involved with theatre
A new managed workspace concept is opening its doors, this February, to Leeds’ most exciting creative, media, tech and digital businesses, promising to redefine the way we view work. Department Leeds Dock, situated in the former waterside casino has been transformed into a community for modern businesses that need more
Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms including John Charles Centre for Sport and Middleton Leisure Centre in South Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions.
Three people have been arrested this morning (10 February 2023) as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearm discharge in Leeds. Two men, aged 19 and 23, and an 18-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in relation to a firearm discharge which caused damage to
Climate charity Possible has unveiled a vision of Tempest Road in south Leeds reimagined as a people-friendly, climate-conscious environment with fewer cars. The vision will also be placed on a billboard at the junction where Tempest Road meets Beeston Road. Almost four years ago a climate emergency was declared in
White Rose Shopping Centre has this week launched an in-centre Community Collection Bank where visitors can drop off donations to benefit their local community via Leeds South & East Foodbank. The Community Collection Bank, situated at the Customer Services Centre next to New Look and close to Car Park 6,
The months of January, February and March can be the most challenging, with the cold weather and cost of living crisis. To support residents in South Leeds, St Matthew’s Community Centre, the community hub for Holbeck run by Holbeck Together, has been designated as a Warm Space this winter. That
The Friends of Middleton Park 2023 guided walks start this coming Sunday (12 February 2023) with the second walk on Sunday 5 March. These Winter Guided Walks will take in different parts of this very large Park depending on the weather, and the conditions under foot. Middleton Woods can be
Ex-professional sportsmen have helped hundreds of employees across West Yorkshire talk about mental health and suicide through awareness-raising sessions funded by the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. The charity State of Mind Sport has just completed a two-year contract, commissioned by West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s (WY HCP)