What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Christmas 2023 may be a distant memory for most but the financial fallout of it is still impacting households across the region. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at what advice and support is available to anyone who fell into debt over the
At the end of this month of March will be the Easter holidays with the two-week school break following. Those readers who may not have booked to go away may be wondering where they may visit at little or no cost especially if they have children to look after. A
I am doing a wing walk in April to raise money for Middleton Park Equestrian Centre (MPEC) for the disabled. After having had two hip replacements, the second one 6 months ago, and at the age of 69, I am riding and volunteering at MPEC. The work they do with
Young fighter Marty Spence is delighted to have boxed Jacob Ali in Leeds on the recent show organised by South Leeds promoter Tristan Haynes stating, “I’m grateful to have had this chance to show just how courageous a lad of seventeen can be and am delighted to have won the
The Women and Girls Alliance Leeds are exploring whether Leeds needs a women’s centre. The online survey is open until Sunday (18 February 2024) and a final participatory workshop in a series of three takes place on Monday 26 February, 9:30am-1pm at the University of Leeds. The survey and workshop
A youth group in Beeston is encouraging more you people to join them by holding an open day and cooking workshop on Saturday 24 February 2024. We are Green Futures, a South Leeds-based youth group, funded by a Children in Need youth social action grant and supported by Health for
With 2024 already in full swing, the time for making new year’s resolutions may be long gone, but it’s never too late to take stock of your finances and start planning for the months ahead. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains how. As we head
On Monday 29 January 2024 Beeston Hill residents met to discuss the proposed changes to the junction of Tempest Road and Dewsbury Road. Over the last few weeks, this issue had caught the attention of many local people, business owners and drivers. Prior to the meeting there had been a
Would you like to take part in fun, inclusive and relaxing art workshops? Swarthmore Education Centre’s project, Creative Communities, continues to deliver weekly art workshops in Hunslet, Holbeck, Middleton and Belle Isle. Over six weeks six different artists introduce participants to their art practice to explore the theme ‘Pride in
Get Set Leeds Local (GSLL) is a Sport England funded project led by Active Leeds (part of Leeds City Council), working alongside residents and partners across Hunslet and Riverside and Beeston and Holbeck, exploring how collaboratively we can break down barriers and enable more people to move more. Over the