What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A community campaign has been organised in Belle Isle and Middleton to reduce the amount of dog fouling and litter left by inconsiderate residents. Councillor Kim Groves (Labour, Middleton Park) launched the new campaign to highlight the dangers and consequences of not picking litter or cleaning up after your pets.
Now the Park Halt interpretation sign has been damaged too. Somebody has cleared up the pieces and put them in the bin (thank-you for that), but I notice that there are stones all over the grassed area and it looks as though the bins are used for target practice. Come
Spring’s sprung or is springing and last week I saw the first hopeful glimmer that summer was following. This week a little less so; the Daffodils are taking a bit of a battering from the wind and the Crocuses are trying to stand tall against the heavy rain but
“26% of teachers see primary school pupils fall asleep in class from lack of food”, the Guardian Lost Education Study 2013 We often hear, read and get told about the importance of children having breakfast before school; about the affects hunger has on their concentration, alertness and ability to
My main hobbies are eating and saving money … a bit sad I know but there you are! So when Carla asked me to set up an event for Spring Online week I immediately thought about my two great loves! Spring Online week runs from Monday 31 March to
Brothers Jake and Nick Keating – AKA “The Keatings” were the victors at this year’s Battle of the Bands competition held at the South Leeds Youth Hub. Six young bands showcased their talents and latest material at the competition in front of an audience of over 85 young people
Plans to pilot new arrangements at St George’s Centre in Middleton are on the agenda for the Inner South Area Committee meeting on Wednesday (19 March 2014). St Georges Centre already features a one stop centre for Council services, a library, a jobclub, credit union counter as well as
Mini HUGO – a minibus equipped with computers has hit the road in South Leeds to get people get online and flood communities with free wi-fi. This week you can find Mini HUGO on the following streets: Tuesday 18 Feb: Penny Lane Way & Jack Lane, Hunslet (morning only)
Local people in South Leeds can Kick Start a career in construction with a course offering onsite work experience, practical skills training and the opportunity to gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card. Leeds Federated is working in partnership with their repairs and maintenance partner Keepmoat Property Services
Denise Kempton from the Youth Service has been in touch with this report written by young people from Middleton and Belle Isle who took part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) project last year. Fast forward your future! “If you live in England and are or will soon be