What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
An exciting partnership has been launched between Cottingley Community Project and Health For All, a well-established local charity created to meet the needs of people in South Leeds. Cottingley Community Project was created in 1982 by local churches and the community working together with Leeds City Council and is now
Sao Tome and Principe community group have been one busy bee in the South Leeds community lately. This new group has been set up by individuals from Sao Tome and Principe, an island nation in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, and other residents who speak Portuguese. Their aim is to improve
On the last day of November 2022 I attended a brilliant history lecture given by Steven Burt at the Leeds City Museum on the lost houses and heritage of Hunslet. It was brilliant because of the amount of his research producing so many photographs of mansion houses, portraits of their
South Leeds Life Board member Sally Ben devised this short quiz for our readers. There were no prizes unfortunately, but we hope you enjoyed it. Can you decipher our message? Your starter is that the number 5 is the letter E. 23-5 23-9-19-8 25-15-21 1 13-5-18-18-25 3-8-18-9-19-20-13-1-19 We wish
A lot has happened in 2022 at The Hunslet Club. We introduced new sessions, hosted giant events for the South Leeds Community and did what we did best, help young people. In 2023 we will continue to serve the community and help bridge the gap to ensure young people have
I would like to start this month’s column with a few updates on some recently shared news. I am glad to announce that PCSO Nick Smith was successful at the Leeds District Awards as PCSO of the year. Nick was joined by a colleague from Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team who
Ocean Fisheries on Tempest Road in Beeston continued their free meals all the way through Christmas, giving out dozens of dinners to the homeless and those in need. The takeaway has quietly given out over 5,000 free meals, year-round, each year for more than 10 years. Local business co-owner Omar
South Leeds Life Board member Sally Ben devised this short quiz for our readers. There are no prizes unfortunately, but we hope you enjoy it. Can you decipher our message? Your starter is that the number 5 is the letter E. 23-5 23-9-19-8 25-15-21 1 13-5-18-18-25 3-8-18-9-19-20-13-1-19 How
In a flash Christmas will be over and the January sales will be underway. Here, Jodie, the Branch Coordinator at Leeds Credit Union, shares our tips for picking up a bargain to welcome in 2023. We all know how expensive Christmas can be, so it’s no wonder the ever-increasing number
December has been a busy month for MHA Communities South Leeds, which provides services to older people across Beeston, Cottingley and Hunslet. On Wednesday 7 December 2022 we had a very special guest at our Social Group at South Leeds Conservative Club bringing gifts for all those who attended as