What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Beeston’s Cross Flatts Park is the venue for Sunday’s Dog Show presented by the Friends of Cross Flatts Park and Tailwaggers Dog Display Team (19 July 2026). For this year’s annual Dog Show the Friends have teamed up with Yorkshire-based Tailwaggers’ canine performance group, known throughout the UK for their Dog
Hunslet Nelson were crowned Bradford Premier League Bentley Blast T20 Group B champions after producing a superb all-round performance to defeat Heckmondwike and Carlinghow by 94 runs in Sunday’s final at Gipsy Lane. Batting first after winning the toss, Nelson made an explosive start through Andy McIntosh, whose 31 from
Pupils from Cockburn Reach Academy recently took part in an exciting and immersive Chinese dragon dance workshop. The workshop encouraged pupils to explore rhythm, coordination, and teamwork while learning about traditional Chinese culture and the significance of the dragon in celebrations. Pupils worked together to manoeuvre colourful, authentic dragon props,
Beeston-based, fifth-generation bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, is launching The Wildwood Collection – a new range designed to offer an accessible introduction to its handcrafted mattresses, combining natural comfort, expert craftsmanship and exceptional value. Inspired by the calm and character of the woodland, The Wildwood Collection comprises three turn-free mattresses, each reflecting
Leeds Kirkgate Market’s role at the heart of city life was highlighted in delicious style as local schoolchildren turned their hand to selling some very special produce. Pupils from a number of Leeds schools, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Beeston, have spent the last few months
Between 17 July – 9 August is the Big Butterfly Count. This is a citizen science project that asks the public to spend 15 minutes in a sunny spot counting the butterflies and moths you see to help assess how our native species are faring. You can find out more
Local Scout leader Heather Forster was presented with a special award to mark her service over many years. Heather leads the Cubs and is Group Lead Volunteer for the 1st South Leeds & Morley (Beeston) group, which meets at St Andrew’s Community Centre. Commenting on the award, the District Leadership
Service users at Asha Neighbourhood Project have had a wonderful time taking part in a community project to create pennant flags celebrating life in Holbeck and South Leeds. Flying High: Creating Flags of Awe and Wonder is being run at Slung Low in Holbeck by design charity Kinetika through a
Beeston’s youth-led climate action group, Green Futures is celebrating recognition at the Global Learning Awards ceremony in Leeds for successfully championing young people’s voices in the fight against climate change. The award honours the group’s advocacy, community engagement, and commitment to ensuring that young people are heard by decision-makers on
