What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds bare knuckle boxer Mark Holmes travels to Stoke on Trent next Saturday (18 May 2024) to compete for the title of European champion in the city’s Bad to the Bone promotion. “It’s just two months since I lost my mother following a short illness” said Holmes. “I felt bereft.
Get Set Leeds Local is enjoying all things walking this month, as May is National Walking Month. Walking can be a great way to get up and get out to explore local outdoor spaces. You don’t have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health
with Sergeant Danny Wilson I joined West Yorkshire Police in May 2004 at the advanced age of 30, initially stationed at Millgarth on the City Neighbourhood policing team. I transferred to City and Holbeck Division patrol where I spent over half of my career answering calls and proactively policing South
Leeds City Council is asking residents for their views on improving two Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) in South Leeds and turning them into PlayZones. Primarily funded by the Football Foundation, PlayZones are high quality facilities offering space for recreational physical activity across sports such as Football, Netball, Rugby, Cricket,
The Hunslht Club’s Easter school Holiday Rugby Camp included a visit to The Halliwell Jones Stadium to watch the Warrington Wolves first team train ahead of their game against Leeds Rhinos. Our young rugby players got to watch the first team train, run drills and go through their game-plan and
Embark on a captivating journey with The Hunslet Rogues as we proudly present their latest showcase which is made up of four separate performances: Alice’s in Wonderland, Romeo and Juliet, Schools Out, and An Inspector Calls. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of emotions, where every scene unfolds with precision and
The team from Bikeability visited Reach Primary Learning Centre in Beeston recently to pass on cycling skills to the pupils. Bikeability is a scheme that teaches pupils about bicycle and road safety. They learn how to make safety checks and use the different features on bicycles. Once they are able
Here’s a picture of the Binyard project that ‘Friends of Trentham Park’ have been working on over the last year. We were planting up some raised beds last week. A year ago this yard was full of old furniture and rubbish attracting rats and anti-social behaviour, and is now transformed
Brickfield Bootcamp has started again and will run every Monday evening 6:30-7:30pm throughout the summer. It is a free outdoor activity session for anyone over 16 to attend in Brickfield Park, off Lady Pit Lane in Beeston. Rob Docherty, a fitness instructor, who led the sessions last year will again
The music charity Cloth Cat, now based in Holbeck Working Men’s Club, will be hosting a really special celebration to mark its silver anniversary on Saturday (20 April 2024). They promise a free buffet, tombola and party vibes for their many supporters and volunteers. Over the last quarter of a