What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A new group has been set up to help combat household debt problems in South Leeds. For our last article marking National Debt Awareness Week we are highlighting the work of a new group in the area. The South Leeds Debt Forum is an informal network for advice workers
New Asda and Aldi stores in Middleton will open for business soon Exciting developments for two new supermarkets in Middleton are well underway. Councillors Kim Groves, Judith Blake and Paul Truswell (Labour, Middleton Park) visited the building sites for the new Asda and Aldi branches in the centre of Middleton.
Just before Christmas I was at a scene of a car, motor bike accident. Minutes after it happened. Not far from where I live. Although I was trained as a First Aider, it was many years ago. Some things never leave you. Even CPR I would still be able
A review of bus services in the Belle Isle and Middleton areas is being carried out by Metro, Middleton Park Ward Councillors and bus operator First. The consultation will see if improvements can be made to the local network and if passengers’ needs are being met. Online and email consultations
A South Leeds music project is up for a national award and they need your vote. In Harmony Opera North has been shortlisted for the Best Classical Music Initiative in the national Music Teacher Awards sponsored by Classic FM. In Harmony Opera North launched in January 2013 and is
Thought I would blog about my time in hospital, when diagnosed with tuberculosis 1st in 1951 and again in 1972. Killingbeck Hospital 1951 First time was in Killingbeck hospital in 1951, later become a specialist Heart Hospital, now demolished for blocks of flats. My Dad was diagnosed; I believe
My Belle Isle…… I was born in Larchfield Street off Hunslet Road, Hunslet, and Leeds in 1949. For the ones who can remember the area, Larchfield Street was down the side of the Prince Albert Pub. It was near the Wilkinson’s Wallpaper Shop, which is still standing, sadly the pub
A competition has been launched for up and coming new bands in South Leeds. South Leeds Youth Hub are organising a ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition on Saturday 15 February, 2-6pm. The winners will receive a week of free studio time with technical support at the Youth Hub’s state
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I arrived about a half hour after party had begun. The concert room at Belle Isle club was already heaving. I was trying to guess how many people attending. I put it at between 250 and 350 people. DJ later later put it at around 300. Were given 2