What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The South Leeds Allstars have ended a really enjoyable week by announcing our first player and team of the week. Player of the week has been awarded to our Saturday teams Nacer Atta who was absolutely fantastic in leading the midfield against Bessacarr FC. We unfortunately lost the game 4-3
On 15 June 2023 we joined many others for the Great Get Together which took place in Cross Flatts Park. Get Set Leeds Local came along with some mini tennis, which was popular with toddlers, children and a few adults who were picking up a tennis racket for the first
Now Summer’s officially here, Stephen Porter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, looks at some of the best and most inexpensive upcoming events for families to enjoy in Leeds and the surrounding area over the coming months. Barely a day goes by without an exciting event taking place
During the first lockdown I had a change of bowel habit, which was unusual for me, constant loose motions for weeks. I contacted my GP who sent me for a colonoscopy, I was not thinking it could be anything than a bit of something and nothing. It showed a polyp
with Inspector Mark Gamlyn I’d like to start my first column for South Leeds Life by introducing myself to you all. I’m Mark Gamlyn and I’m the new Neighbourhood Inspector for South Leeds. Having originally started my career with Nottinghamshire Police, I moved up to West Yorkshire seven years ago
The South Leeds Valkyries women’s basketball club held their first AGM last month and it was a celebratory event – with an international flavour. Members brought food they wanted to share and the diversity of flavours reflects the diversity of the group – it was a mouth watering experience! Chair
On Thursday 22 June 2023, we had the honour of meeting the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Al Garthwaite, and the Lady Mayoress, Alderwoman Angela Gabriel, in the Banqueting Suite at Leeds Civic Hall. The occasion was ‘Celebrating Small Groups and Charities in Leeds.’ Both ladies live in Cross Flatts, Beeston
Need a plan for the weekend? Look no further! South Leeds Juniors FC are hosting their launch day down at Leasowe Recreational Grounds on Saturday 8th July. There is a fun fill day planned with grass roots football as South Leeds Juniors FC take on Wakefield AFC with 4 games
This month saw the installation of a new mosaic, on the outside of the St Luke’s Cares shop on Dewsbury Road in Beeston. It reads ‘The climate’s changing – are we?’, and was created by members of the local community, in partnership with Seagulls Paint – a Leeds social enterprise
Brickfield Bootcamp in Brickfield Park is a free activity open to all adults who want to boost their fitness level. It is funded through Get Set Local and St Luke’s Cares and is run by a qualified Fitness instructor, Rob Docherty. Rob caters for all levels of fitness and is