What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Whilst everyone has been spending more time at home, people have been thinking of new ways to keep entertained. Peter Thompson from PingPong4U, who is well known across the city for his passion for the game of Ping Pong, quickly set about making up some home packs. These are ideal
Students from Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy have been working hard on their home learning. The dedicated staff at both schools have created a range of home learning resources for students. For families with limited ICT access or access to devices, staff have provided a range of printed
Taking exercise during the lockdown has made many of us appreciate our parks more. Cross Flatts Park in Beeston lies at the very heart of the community is enjoyed especially by those who haven’t got gardens of their own. We asked a long time Beeston resident for her memories of
I haven’t been ‘clapping for our carers’ on a Thursday evening, there I said it. Not because I don’t care but because I do, too much, the clapping is just too easy and there is too much that needs doing. Social Care gets a mixture of being told its really
Throughout lockdown many of us have grown a new appreciation of the great outdoors, and a better understanding of its impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by this, local charity Touchstone’s projects Your Space, Mentally Healthy Leeds and the ABCD team have joined together to encourage people to
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every part of our lives in the UK and in Leeds. The papers are full of stories about the toll on families, frontline workers, the NHS, and businesses. However, as professional football clubs start gearing up to restart the season, I want to draw attention
Looking after a loved one with an illness or disability brings many rewards, but can also bring challenges too, especially during the current crisis. But thanks to Carers Leeds, the charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across the city, you don’t have to struggle alone. Their expert team of Carer
Whilst for many people the Covid-19 outbreak has led to a massively increased workload as key workers respond to the crisis, for others the virus has meant life has slowed down considerably as life under lockdown has curtailed many of the things people are usually able to do. This has
We have had a very busy month policing South Leeds with a number of challenges including tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, and continuing to play our role in keeping people safe and protecting the NHS. There have now been changes to the Government regulations in relation to Covid-19 and as
Holbeck Together are continuing to deliver an emergency response to Covid-19 in Holbeck with help from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Leeds City Council. Leeds City Council are providing 50 food parcels every week for Holbeck Together to support those who are shielding or unable to get out