What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I started the Couch to 5K with the, all female, South Leeds Sisters running club in January 2019. I found everyone friendly on arrival. We did an easy warm up before starting the first session. I was pleasantly surprised what a gentle start that first week was. Unfortunately I was
This September, Marie Curie is offering volunteers and supporters the opportunity to have their Will written or updated free of charge by a qualified solicitor. The offer coincides with Remember a Charity Week (9-15 September 2019) when a group of over 180 charities, including Marie Curie, work together to encourage
Each September up and down the country, some 40,000 volunteers organise over 5,000 events to celebrate England’s fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE. Here in Leeds, Heritage Open Days is a unique opportunity to
A HERO for Hunslet on the rugby league pitch and as a submariner during the Second World War, Alf ‘Ginger’ Burnell has died, aged 95. Remembered as one of the sport’s most talented half-backs in the immediate post-war period, Burnell was a member of Hunslet’s hall of fame. He agreed
Matthew Murray High School is now no more than some ghostly marks on a field, and Murray’s name is in danger of disappearing too. Did you know why the school was named after him? Here’s a reminder about the man and a call to support an idea to give him
As the new school term starts we’re inviting people down to The Shine Nail Bar (soon to be renamed St Luke’s CARES Community Hub) to find out about the different groups we have running at Shine this year both in schools and in the community. The Shine Project works with
As we head towards the beautiful Autumn months we’re busy getting prepared for what promises to be a brilliant season of shows, courses and events here at Slung Low’s HQ: The Holbeck. First up we’ve got one for all the family with 15 Minutes Live on Saturday 7 September from
Our Neighbourhood Policing Team has had a busy few weeks, in particular we have very much enjoyed attended and engaging with the communities at a range of events including the Beeston Festival, Holbeck, Belle Isle and Hunslet galas and other community events. This gives us an excellent opportunity to speak
Residents in parts of Beeston have complained of a rat issue where they live – with one person even saying they have seen rats crawling around Flowerpots Nursery, next to Dewsbury Road Community Hub. The woman, who did not want to be identified, said: “Rats are all over the place
On Friday 9 August 2019 South Leeds Live At Home hosted a Dance-a-thon. A team of 6 members of staff started our day at 8am dancing the jive and quick step. We were welcomed by our 150 members, Depuy staff and members of the community throughout the day doing line