What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
South Leeds Community Kitchen (SLCK) will be re-launching on Sunday (9 February 2025) using the refurbished kitchen facilities in St Mary’s church hall on Town Street (opposite Nisa, at the top of Wesley Street). A monthly event since March 2023, volunteers from Mosaic Church have been cooking and serving delicious
Last Monday (27 January 2025) the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) hosted a meeting for local residents to discuss the finalised plans to change the Tempest Road/Dewsbury Road junction. The proposal stops people turning right in and out of Tempest Road and Colwyn Road – something that people feel very
Swarthmore Education Centre’s Lottery funded project, Creative Communities, is in the second year of delivering free arts activities for adults in South Leeds. Here’s what we have going on alongside our regular blocks of workshops: Creating with the community in Belle Isle Over the next few months, our Community Artist
In 1961 Leeds United were at the bottom of the Second Division and was facing relegation to the Third Division. (In those days First Division was today’s Premier Division and Second Division was our Championship.) A teacher in Chapeltown, who came from South Africa, recommended that Leeds employ Albert Johanneson,
Valentine’s Day is almost here again and love is already in the air. But instead of focussing on romantic gestures for your partner this year, why not take a moment to show some love to your finances? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, shows us how.
We are very sad to announce the loss of community legend, Pat Gentle, who gave ten years of her life to Cottingley Community Centre. Pat worked tirelessly to help the centre recover after it was threatened with closure and after the Covid pandemic. She volunteered for many organisations including MHA,
Local football especially in the south of the city was rocked with the news that South Leeds FC (formerly Middleton FC) founder and long serving manager Reece Mudd decided to call time on a magnificent period for the club. Mudd oversaw the now highest ranked football team in South Leeds
The Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) are inviting as many local residents as possible, to join us for our next community meeting on Monday (27 January 2025) at 6:30-8pm at The Hamara Centre (Tempest Road, LS11 6RD) to urgently discuss the finalised plan for the Tempest Road/Dewsbury Road junction changes.
The energy was electric at sprinting competition in Leeds last month as young athletes gave it their all, showcasing incredible talent and determination. A massive thank you goes out to every child who participated — you made the event truly special with your outstanding performances. This marks a significant milestone,
When you think of new year’s resolutions or plans for the coming months, the first things that pop into most people’s heads usually include getting fit, drinking less alcohol or taking up a new hobby. But what about financial planning? Whether you’re determined to pay off your debts or serious