What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Night Before Christmas is beautifully engaging from beginning to end! The show is performed by two amazing actors who transport you deep inside the storyline by constantly interacting with the audience. At some point they make you feel that the whole performance is made only for you. You can
Beeston’s Asha Neighbourhood Project celebrated its 33rd AGM with the South Leeds communities and partnership organisations on Wednesday 20 November 2019. Chairperson Afia Khattun started with the introduction of the services in Asha Neighbourhood Project. Cllr Al Garthwaite (Director of Vera Media) spoke about the courses she runs at Asha
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Tuesday 3 December 2019). This is a day to help everyone become more compassionate and understanding of the challenges faced by people with disabilities. I asked some South Leeds residents about their own experiences and those of their children, as well as
This play is about a painter named Artemisia Gentileschi and the 1612 trial she went through regarding the rape that was done to her by Agostino Tassi in Rome. I wanted to come to watch the show because this is a very serous issue that affects society and that exists
Two Hunslet men have been given awards by a national charity in recognition of their respect, care and compassion for others. Mark Braithwaite, 54, and Eli Sherrif, 65, are both tenants in Waterhouse Court, a supported housing scheme run by national adult health and social care charity Making Space. They
We at Leeds Homeshare provide a service that makes a huge difference in people’s lives, enabling them to stay independent and remain living at home for longer. Homeshare is a simple idea, we carefully match an older person who has a spare room and needs a helping hand with a
This month your Neighbourhood Policing Team have been working hard to tackle a rise in theft from motor vehicle offences that have been occurring right across Inner South Leeds. Having recently been the victim of a theft from motor vehicle in this area myself, I fully appreciate the impact it
Everyone’s favourite kooky family, The Addams Family, will take to the Cockburn stage for this spectacular musical comedy. From the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and
General Election – Leeds Central Constituency The United Reformed Church in South Leeds is sponsoring a Hustings on Monday 2 December 2019 from 7:30-9pm. It is to be held at the church on Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, LS10 3LG. All six candidates will be there, and it is an opportunity
We visited the Playhouse on Tuesday to see the performance of The Wizard of Oz and what a wonderful show it was! Having been completely obsessed with the film as a child it was a great treat to see it played out in live action before me. Lucy Sherman was