What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Charlie Kirk started boxing only recently “to learn how to handle myself and toughen up frankly,” and is grateful to Beeston promoter Tristan Haynes for the chance “to showcase the skills I’ve learnt in what is the best sport I’ve ever done.” “Everyone should learn to box to feel more
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club is calling on local women and girls to pick up a bat and ball and get involved in the fast-growing world of soft ball cricket. The club, based on Gipsy Lane Beeston, is keen to expand its women and girls’ section and is welcoming new players
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12-19 May 2025) – an annual event designed to promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. But did you know that research shows that taking small steps – like saving a small amount of money each month – can have
Children and staff at Beeston Hill St Luke’s Primary School stepped back in time this week to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a heartwarming day of remembrance, joy, and community spirit. Dressed head to toe in authentic 1940s fashion — from flat caps and
Councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet and Riverside) is running the Leeds half marathon this weekend to raise funds for the new Rowland Road Play Patch project in Beeston Hill. The Play Patch – an alternative outdoor play zone at the back of the Rowland Road Social Club – has been
Get ready to move, explore, and connect at this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event taking place on Saturday (10 May 2025) from 12–3pm at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. This community led event, supported by Get Set Leeds Local, brings together the amazing mix of activities that South Leeds
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided Bluebell walks in Middleton Park on Sunday and Monday (4 and 5 May 2025). As is now traditional on May Day bank holiday the Friends of Middleton Park, in collaboration with Middleton Railway, start their summer season of events with
At the start of this month, for April Fools, we shared this (fake) image on social media. The motorway walls didn’t really feature this giant mural. We just wanted to make people smile – and also think. Who are ‘we’ though? A bunch of us have formed to look at
This article has taken me a while to write as I haven’t felt such an emotional reaction to disability issues since the DNR (do not resuscitate) of disabled people through the pandemic. I have also never, in my whole disabled existence, felt that my children or I are a minority