What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The South Leeds Allstars held our first presentation/kit release day on Saturday (1 July 2023) at the John Charles Centre For Sport. Last season was a hugely successful time for this group of players, they finished top of their league in the Garforth League only losing one game in the
South Leeds adults share their journeys of lifelong learning Based in the Arnold and Marjorie Ziff building at the University of Leeds, the Lifelong Learning Centre (LLC) offers flexible degrees for adult learners, many of whom have had long periods out of education. Although there is no such thing as
As many will have seen from the last couple of weeks, there is a new proposed Holbeck Sports Hub. As reported by South Leeds Life on 10th June, this will be a community sports hub and GP surgery on the former Matthew Murray High School site at the end of
Two weeks ago two tables were fitted inside and outside the playground on Hunslet Moor Park. On Tuesday night (27 June 2023) a group of teenagers using the children’s playground vandalised the snakes and ladders table. Stripping off the vinyl from the table and seats. The seats were bought by
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