What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided winter walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (15 February 2026). This is the first of their 2026 Monthly Guided Walks which will take place every month in the park up to November. The Friends are doing a Winter Guided walk
Creating Community Hunslet: Crafting Connections at Hunslet Library A new wave of creativity and connection swept through Hunslet Library on Wednesday (4 February 2026) as Creating Community Hunslet officially launched its weekly crafting group. The event drew a lively crowd of locals eager to stitch, glue, and chat their way
Survivor‑Led Sisterhood Leeds Celebrates a Powerful First Meeting A new chapter has begun for women in Leeds as the Survivor‑led Sisterhood held its first official meeting of the year — and the turnout exceeded every expectation. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and filled with the kind of connection that many
Many of us may be feeling a sense of relief that January is now behind us and I am grateful that the evenings are getting lighter. It hasn’t been easy to get outside during what was a very cold January with freezing temperatures, a survival challenge for our local wildlife.
2026 may already be in full swing but it’s never too late to take stock of your finances and start planning for the months ahead. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains how. As we head into February, now is an excellent time to take stock
There was a real buzz in the hall at Hunslet Carr Primary School this week as former pupil Lisa Zheng, aged 17, returned to deliver a highly engaging Road Safety assembly to children in Years 3 and 4. Now studying at Elliot Hudson Sixth Form College, Lisa visited the school
The Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) is a community-led group which aims to give residents of Beeston Hill the opportunity to get to know neighbours, share their views on community life and be heard. The BHCA has been up and running for just over 3 years now and in that
If you are looking for a way to be healthier in 2026, eat well and get some exercise, then why not try growing your own food? There are a number of community gardens in South Leeds, run by local volunteers who would love more people to get involved. Season Well
Survivor-led Sisterhood Leeds is a survivor-run support space for women affected by domestic abuse. It was created by women who’ve lived it — not studied it from the outside, not ticked boxes about it, but survived it and are still standing. This is a place where you don’t have to
With winter here again, it’s important for your health and wellbeing to ensure your house is adequately heated. But with the high cost of energy, how can you keep your house warm without breaking the bank? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, shares some top tips.