What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Last night I finally bit the bullet and tackled my wardrobe. It was heaving with loads of clothes that I haven’t worn for years and am unlikely to ever wear again, too big, too small, falling to bits, new with tags on, unworn random items bought that I now ask
On Wednesday 1 July 1857 and with the consent of the Home Secretary and the licence from the Bishop of Ripon, Holbeck Cemetery opened for interments. But here in this Cemetery can be found a gravestone that is older than the Cemetery, how did this come about? For the answer
This month we have seen lockdown restrictions continue to ease and there has been increase in footfall across the many green spaces across South Leeds. The vast majority of people attending are enjoying these spaces with their friends and families however, a small number of people are attending and causing
Normality is gradually coming back! The Friends of Middleton Park are starting their 2021 summer programme of events with their traditional Bluebell Walks in Middleton Woods. Last year these had to be cancelled because of Covid restrictions, but this year they are back on again. Normally the Friends hold the
There has been a brilliant response to Census 2021, but the once-in-a-decade survey – which took place on 21 March – is not over. It is vital that people from all of our communities across England and Wales complete their census questionnaires and there is still time to do so
Our next Get Set Leeds Local virtual event is tomorrow afternoon (21 April 2021). This time we’ll be talking all things walking, running, cycling and dance. These feel important, as we work through the Covid-19 roadmap, looking at how we re-activate, and how we can re-engage the community into accessible
At Leeds Homeshare we provide a service that makes a positive difference to people’s lives, enabling people to have help and company at home, and stay independent. Homeshare is a simple idea: we carefully match someone who has a spare room and who would like some support, with a helpful
There has been a fantastic response to Census 2021. Nine out of ten households across England and Wales have completed their questionnaire – but everyone must take part. Every household is required by law to complete the census. Even though Census Day – 21 March 2021 – has been and
Leeds rapper Wilko Wilkes has unveiled a new chapter of his musical legacy with a charity single raising funds and awareness for the national housing and homelessness charity Shelter and Andy’s Man Club, who run talking groups for men. ‘Poverty in the UK’ is a frustrated rant about the desperate
The Raising Aspirations Project is aimed at unemployed individuals and families living in South Leeds. Particularly those furthest away from the job market, or who may have recently lost employment due to the impact of Covid-19. During the pandemic Raising Aspirations have directly helped over 40 people get into education,