What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
On Monday 16 September, a Councillor from The Gambia met the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, at the Civic Hall. Councillor Sainey Kanuteh from Basse Area council was welcomed by Councillor Mohammad Iqbal (Hunslet & Riverside Ward) who led the delegation including Assan Jaiteh, Ajie Fatou Jeng Secka
William Henry Gibson, Private 15/370, 1st Leeds Pals, com WYR, tr RFC/RAF Hunslet grew rapidly during the 19th century, becoming an important manufacturing centre, the workshop of Leeds, with textile mills, chemical works, glass works, steel works, engineering firms, a pottery, a brewery and many others. Most of these have
I am writing this article with the rain pouring down outside and it is already dark – it seems as though all the engagement and community events that we attended during the summer are now just a distant memory! With the change in weather I feel it is important to
The next meeting for residents living and working in the area is due to be held on Tuesday (15 October 2019) 6:30pm at Dewsbury Road Community Hub. The forum is an opportunity for residents to raise community wide issues with your local councillors and the Council’s partners. It’s also an
Trojan Horse is a play that explains the story of what happened between Birmingham schools and the government. The play concerns allegations about teachers having terrorism and extremist plots. It explores the intertwined themes of extremism, ideology, education, Islam, terrorism, and religion. I think that it is really good that
Sponsored content Members of South Leeds Slimming World groups have been painting the town gold as they celebrate Slimming World’s 50th birthday this month. Members were proud to celebrate their amazing weight loss achievements and also created a delicious feast for “golden 60s themed party. Slimmers each brought along a
This Autumn local children have done their bit to brighten up Hunslet through hiding beautifully painted pebbles around the community. Designs range from animals, fruit, rainbows, love hearts, messages and more! The primary aged children are part of the Monday Club afterschool group run by Hunslet Initiative at the Involve
Friday 13 September 2019 saw the coming together of team, staff and fans down in the Phoenix Bar at South Leeds Stadium to make the annual awards to Hunslet RLFC team members. Players brought along their families to see who had won the votes and to watch a review of
I am in competition with my daughter’s partner in regard to sighting rainbows. He lives on the edge of the Peak District, I live off Dewsbury Road. I am losing three – nil at present. So where are my rainbows? Well I recently popped into Building Blocks nursery. Whilst there
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