Category: Belle Isle

News and events for the Belle Isle area

Problems with 86 bus reported – what do you think?

The number 86 bus route – operated by First Leeds – runs right through the heart of south leeds – but according to one report, it’s becoming increasingly unreliable. Local resident Enrico Giacani has reported the problem to the Fix My Transport website. He said: “Every day the bus is

Fix my South Leeds, please!

Did you know you can report problems on your street to Leeds City Council via the Fix My Street website? Lots of south Leeds residents have already been reporting their problems to the site – which is run by MySociety and makes it easy to report, discuss and track local complaints. Issues reported

Hunslet Club Launches Year 11 After School Courses Towards Employment

The Hunslet Club is launching free vocational training courses for year 11 students in South Leeds who are interested in learning a trade & gaining an apprenticeship or going onto further education. The courses start from September, funded by the Leeds City Council Inner South Area Committee, will give students

Leeds University Students Produce Short Documentary Showcasing The Hunslet Club

Students from Leeds University have produced a short documentary film as part of their coursework showcasing the Hunslet Club as a case study of good practice. It is a thought provoking piece which explores how vital the work of youth clubs are in the present day. On here you will learn

School holiday fun with Wednesday in the Woods

Fun outdoor events in south Leeds which parents and children can enjoy together will be held over the summer holidays. Wednesday in the Woods will be held in Belle Isle, Cottingley and Middleton on different dates and feature a bouncy castle, sports, arts and crafts and a variety of other

Police look to reduce Middleton and Belle Isle burglaries

Police in Middleton and Belle Isle are continuing to reduce the number of burglaries by adopting a scientific approach to increase patrols and warn householders of where they expect burglars to operate. Known as ‘super cocooning’, the new initiative has its origins in research work carried out by University College

South Leeds round-up: Savannah, Intake Square and belated happy birthday to the Middleton Arms

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. It’s a bit quieter this week – schools are preparing to break up and people’s minds are straying towards their holidays… The YEP reports a Beeston man who had a history of depression died after plunging

Hunslet Club Fun For Kids In First Two Weeks Of Summer Holiday

The Hunslet Club will once again be the place to be for children during the first two weeks of the summer holidays! This short video shows you some of the many of activities that take place, have a look! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4KAyK0nC0&feature=player_embedded] Have you seen the club Games Zone? Open during Multi

Bookmarked: South Leeds group aims to improve woodland

A Facebook group is running for anyone interested in making Sharp Lane Plantation in the Belle Isle/Middleton a better place for local residents, local schools and families to visit and enjoy a potentially wonderful piece of green land in the Middleton area. Future projects will include community clean ups, tree and

Beeston Juniors FC scores ASDA cash

Asda Beeston has donated £100 to Beeston Juniors FC to support the growing community club. The donation will help Beeston Juniors FC to invest in new kits, small goals and to set up a Saturday morning soccer school for five to seven-year-olds. The football club, which has four teams, with