What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Beeston & Holbeck Ward Update: We’ve had some fantastically sunny weather and councillors are hoping that some of that weather hangs around for the school summer holidays. Councillors have supported and attended a number of local events including the Holbeck Gala, which was great (despite the rain!), and the Cross
Sunday (1 August 2021) sees the official launch at Leeds Dock of a running club with an important social purpose. Recovery Runners Running Club is the brainchild of Dean Smith, until recently the chairperson of South Leeds Lakers, and Jamie Heselden who runs with Rothwell Harriers. The club grew out
We approached the Playhouse with bated breath. This was the first post-lockdown outing I had attended. The near-darkness and intimacy of the theatre, almost candle-lit atmosphere, was just the beginning of what was a truly spectacular portrayal of the Little Sparrow. As Edith was introduced onto stage by a man
On Sunday (25 July 2021) walkers from the local community joined the South Leeds Lakers Walk to Fitness team at its debut event. There were beginner and intermediate level walks starting in Cross Flatts park lasting an hour. The beginner group took a stroll within Cross Flatts park, a lovely
Since Autumn 2020 the Hunslet Intiative have been exploring creative ways of connecting local people from different generations to help reduce the isolation of older individuals. It has also helped children become aware of other people’s situations and learn from their life experiences. The project has been funded through the
On Monday (26 July 2021) Middleton Elderly Aid opened its lunch club again to its members, after isolating for 18 months, they were able to come to the centre and interact with the other members. We had games of bingo and hoy to pass their time, then a lovely meal
Get Set Leeds Local (Active Leeds, part of Leeds City Council) has been working with community partners to bring two Holbeck Moor Sport and Active Lifestyle Fairs on Saturday 31 July and Friday 27 August, both 1–4pm. It’s been a tough year for everyone, and local organisations and friends wanted
Brenda Schofield (nee Morrison) sent us this photo of pupils at Hunslet Moor School 1946. She’s in the middle row, second on the right. “What a glum lot we look. Having said that, we had very little to be cheerful about. The war had just finished, everything was on coupons
Lychee Red, the community group for older Chinese people celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival at Beeston Village Community Centre last month. The Lychee Red group, run by Health For All, marked the festival with dinner and Chinese Lantern decorations. The ancient festival originated in China, and celebrates the life &
Tracey Cunningham, 56, has retired today (23 July 2021) from New Bewerley Community School after 28 years working in Beeston, first at Greenwood Primary, then at New Bewerley Community School. She says she has enjoyed every minute of it and met some amazing pupils, families and colleagues. Tracey had always