What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A wave of energy, confidence and community spirit has swept through Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club this summer as the hugely successful Girls‑Only Dynamos Cricket Programme reached its finale. What began as an introduction to cricket for many of the girls has quickly grown into something far more powerful — a
Two young people from Holbeck have returned home with memories that will last a lifetime after completing a challenging seven-day expedition in the Scottish Highlands. Sonny Kelly (13) and Jaden Thewlis (14) travelled more than 600 miles on a journey that took them from Leeds to the Outward Bound Centre
What began as a series of community outings became a powerful demonstration of resilience, confidence and solidarity for more than 18 women from the Asha Centre Health Groups. The women recently took part in a programme designed to build confidence using public transport, reduce social isolation and encourage independent travel.
Coaches at Hunslet’s Golden Team gym are celebrating as the latest novice professional boxer to have undertaken his training camp at the South Leeds club has gone on to win his debut bout. Pontefract’s Ryan Robinson, 32, defeated Sheffield’s Owen Durnan on an open-air show at Batley Bulldogs Stadium jointly
Beeston in Bloom has commissioned local artist, Zoë Mitchell to paint a utility box near Holbeck Cemetery. The box commemorates this years’ 400-year anniversary of the Leeds Charter. The Royal Charter, granted by Charles 1 in 1626, was the first step in self-governance and city status. The design includes a
St Andrew’s Community Centre, on the corner of Old Lane and Cardinal Road in Beeston, has launched an appeal to raise funds to replace the roof. Community spaces are the heart of any neighbourhood. They are where friendships grow, ideas are shared, and people of all ages come together to
Middleton delivery driver Danny Weston’s social media feed kept showing invites to train to box and two years ago at 34 Danny finally signed up at the Beeston club run by Tristan Haynes and Anthony Miller. In July he has his fifth bout as he competes for the Haynes Promotions
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (21 June 2026) exploring the Waggonways and Railways within the park. Middleton Park is the home of the historic Middleton Colliery – supplying Leeds with coal from the early 1600s. In the early 1750s
A huge thank you to everyone who came down to Cross Flatts Park for the community picnic organised by Beeston Hill Community Association last Sunday (7 June 2026). We had around 100 people join us for some great food, chat, and games in the sunshine. All the veggie food was
Local boxer Danny Knee travelled across the Pennines for the Manchester Box Cup and returned with a gold medal from the tournament which had all the ingredients of a spectacular amateur boxing event. Boxers from home and abroad showed grit, determination and courage as they competed in 200 exhilarating amateur