What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
January saw the second successful South Leeds Menopause Support drop-in group, part of a 6 month pilot project offering a combination of in-person and online support to women living in the Inner South community, run by Best Midlfe CIC and funded by the Councillors representing Beeston & Holbeck, Middleton Park,
On Wednesday (15 January 2025) a Section 23 Drugs warrant was executed at The Shop, 324 Dewsbury Road in Beeston. A quantity of drugs and cash were seized and several arrests made. Following on from this, Leeds Anti Social Behaviour Team and Team Leodis have applied to the Courts for
The cast and crew at St Andrew’s Pantomime group in Beeston have been working hard to make sure they are ready for curtain up on first night, this Saturday (18 January 2025). This year’s show is Babes In The Wood, a show they haven’t staged since 2011. The show, produced
Over ten years since plans were first put forward for a multi-faith centre with community and sports facilities, Aspiring Communities are inviting the community to visit the completed centre. The Faizan E Medina Islamic Learning and Community Centre on Barkly Road in Beeston will open its doors on Saturday (18
Students from Leeds Trinity University’s School of Sport and Wellbeing will be offered opportunities to gain practical experience in a professional sporting environment thanks to a new partnership with Beeston-based ice hockey club Leeds Knights. Students taking part will be invited to Leeds Knights training sessions to observe a live
The Leeds United Foundation recently presented a signed Unlocking Potential shirt to Beeston Primary School in recognition of their participation in the exciting community programme launch. The Unlocking Potential programme brings together the club’s official charity with NFL Foundation UK and the San Francisco 49ers, engaging young people across the
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 6 January 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: External alterations to provide new shopfront;
Cockburn School’s provision in the arts has been awarded Artsmark Platinum status for the second time in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award recognising excellence in cultural education. It celebrates schools’ commitment to embracing arts across the curriculum and
The Swarthmore Creative Communities project is thrilled to share the exciting progress of their first artist residency in Hunslet. Artist Rozi Fuller has been working diligently, and the results are inspiring. Keep an eye on our Facebook page search for Creative Communities) for sneak peeks of the amazing work. A
The local South Leeds boxing scene continues to thrive with three late autumn shows giving boxers the chance to showcase skills and demonstrate courage. Middleton’s Rawa Rashid won his first boxing bout on Beeston promoter Tristan Haynes eleventh show at Leeds Angler’s Club. Sixteen-year-old Rashid beat his opponent Bradford’s Ibrahim