What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Women from across South Leeds came together this September to celebrate South Asian heritage, share family stories and demonstrate how cultural diversity can bring communities closer together. Over two days in September 2026, British women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds gathered at Asha Neighbourhood Project for a colourful celebration
Leeds Sanctuary, West Yorkshire Citizens and St Luke’s Church Holbeck recently brought people from across LS10 and LS11 together to enjoy an International Meal, celebrating culture and community in the area. Guests were invited to bring and share dishes representing their cultures, backgrounds and traditions, creating a vibrant feast that
You are invited to come and join the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA), to celebrate World Food Day this Saturday (17 October 2026) at Beeston Hill United Free Church on Malvern Road. Food will be served from 1-3pm, but the event will run until 4pm. There will be delicious home
Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 211th Blue Plaque, celebrating the life and legacy of Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, whose controversial poem v. was recently named by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as his favourite. The plaque was unveiled on Monday (12 October 2026) at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in
Sharp announced today (13 October 2026) the opening of its new flagship office in Beeston, which serves as its UK headquarters and is designed as a modern workspace and living technology showroom. The new office showcases the breadth of Sharp’s integrated technology portfolio while supporting the next phase of the
Unity Homes and Enterprise has won Best Social Value Project of the Year at the Housing Executive Awards 2026. The Leeds-based BME organisation was also “Highly Commended” in the Housing Association of the Year category. The Housing Executive Awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative projects in the social housing sector,
Several ash trees in Cross Flatts Park have been felled over the years because of ash dieback, a serious fungal disease caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. As we reported here, in 2024 Friends of Cross Flatts Park, and Honorary Alderwoman Angela Gabriel BEM in particular, raised funds to turn one of
In August and September 2026, the Asha Neighbourhood Project partnered with Being Human CIC to deliver She Rises, a free seven-week course supporting women in South Leeds to build confidence and take their next steps towards volunteering, education or employment. Delivered at the Asha Neighbourhood Project in Beeston, the course
From budgeting and healthy cooking to CVs, careers and confidence, women across South Leeds are learning, sharing and thriving together. Women from different ethnic backgrounds have taken part in four inspiring workshop programmes at Asha since January 2026, gaining practical skills to help them save money, eat well, find work
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to