What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A magical Winter Wonderland came to Belle Isle on Monday (21 December 2020) as Manorfield Hall was transformed to give local children a Christmas treat. Families came along to visit the set up whilst Santa Claus drove past waving at the children, then made a stop off at the hall.
Disability Familes of Middleton is a small charity run by local ladies, led by Chrissy Thornton from Middleton. Today (20 December 2020) they have delivered presents to all the families they support in Middleton, Belle Isle and surrounding areas. They had the help of two local teenagers who used their
Health For All Community Transport along with Holbeck Together and supported by Leeds Older Peoples Forum are introducing Covid-safe ‘Essential’ Shopping trips for the elderly in South Leeds. We are transporting over 55s in groups of 6 persons maximum to local supermarkets from their homes, twice a day Monday to
2020 has been a very challenging year for many of us. Manorfield Hall in Belle Isle has arranged a foodbank for those who are struggling or need a little extra hand. The Foodbank will be open on Mondays and Thursdays and is open for donations if you can help. Throughout
Christine Smart explains how Christmas has to different when your child lives with autism: The one thing my neurotypical (NT) brain struggled to get round was that my girls’ autism did not allow for seasonal events. I mean what child doesn’t throw themselves into the magical notion of free presents
Local residents are being encouraged to have their say over improvements to an important piece of green space. Brickfield Park is located on Lady Pit Lane next to Beeston Hill and close to Lady Pit Lane Allotments. Whether you currently use the park or not, the Council would like to
LoveWorld Leeds and Morrisons team up once again to lay on Christmas dinner for 150. LoveWorld Leeds church in Cross Green has once again partnered with Morrisons supermarket in Hunslet to bring a message of hope and charity to the south Leeds community. At a time when many families are
“I’ll have a blue Christmas without you,” sang Elvis Presley in 1957. 63 years later and Christmas will be ‘blue’ for many people. We’ll be missing people who would usually be with us at the special time of the year. Some of you will have lost people you love during
The acclaimed Real Junk Food Project in Stourton is making an urgent appeal for volunteers to help with their Kindness Christmas initiative. The initiative is running all month until Wednesday 23 December 2020, and aims to provide families within West Yorkshire – who have registered – with a hamper of
Young people from across the city have pitched in to create a resource and campaign to support 16-19-year-olds to feel better during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Feel Better Coronavirus Support Guide was developed following local research with young people, which found 16-19-year-olds would like more wellbeing support. The guide features