What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We are very excited for this year’s gala, a great chance to come together and celebrate the community of Holbeck. Come down to Holbeck Moor on Saturday (1 July 2023) between 12-4pm. As usual we have a brilliant line up of music including acts in collaboration with Leeds 2023 Year
The South Leeds Allstars free football session for the local community turned out to be a huge success on Saturday (24 June 2023). Over 30 players came to the session including 20 budding young football players who don’t currently play for a team. We are delighted with how the session
Excitement buzzed through the air as Hunslet Carr Primary School recently unveiled its transformed school allotment, a delightful space where students can now connect with nature and learn about the environment. This remarkable renovation project was made possible by the collective efforts of the school community, with students taking the
On 16 June 1873 St Peter’s School opened on the Dewsbury Road in Hunslet. This school has changed its name and been located on three different sites but now exists in the form of Hunslet Moor Primary School. On Friday 16 June 2023, Hunslet Moor School celebrated the 150th anniversary
Skateboarding is the key to good mental health, according to 18-year-old Liam Wheatley, who lives in South Leeds. Liam is part of a team of young people behind the Make Your Move campaign, which launched this week in Leeds. The campaign aims to inspire other young people to get active
Back in 2016, I was honoured to represent Hunslet RLFC in the Rugby League Choir at Wembley to sing Abide With Me. This was on the hallowed turf of Wembley just before the Challenge Cup final between Warrington and Hull FC. That was a marvellous experience, but the 32 members
Elland Road hosted the Leeds and District Senior Cup Final on 30 May 2023, between Beeston St Anthony’s and Middleton FC. A hard fought game was expected between the near neighbours and so it turned out to be. Middleton, from the Yorkshire Amateur Premier league and holders of the trophy,
Friends of Hunslet Moor had a successful day last Saturday (3 June 2023) at their ‘Time for a Cuppa’ Dementia UK fundraising event. They raised £216 at their community hub selling cakes and sweet treats to the community. On Tuesday they raised a further £66 at St Peter’s Court residents
Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, Hunslet has undergone many changes. Heavy industry has come and largely gone as has the ‘crammed together’ back-to-back housing needed for the workers. In all that time there has been periodically some sort of celebratory gala or festival that has taken place. Sometimes
Y10/11 Basketball at CJCA The much-awaited Year 10/11 basketball finals competition took place at Leeds Becketts University. The tournament brought together several high schools, all vying for the coveted trophy. Cockburn John Charles Academy finished second putting on a fantastic performance throughout the tournament, showcasing their incredible talent and teamwork.