Category: Belle Isle

News and events for the Belle Isle area

Bookmarked: South Leeds buildings at risk

A new council report has highlighted how a number of historic  south Leeds buildings are ‘at risk’. According to a report in the YEP today, these include: Beeston’s Stank Hall Barn, which some say was built with timber left over from the construction of ships used by explorer Christopher Columbus;

South Leeds roundup: Welcome to Middleton sign

Here’s your weekly roundup of what’s making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs: Aire Valley Homes reports on its Facebook page that iddleton has a new welcome sign!…. installed by Groundwork, supported by the Middleton Community Group, and funded through Aire Valley Homes’ Inner South Area Panel. See

South Leeds represented at community stars awards

Projects and individuals in south Leeds been short-listed in the Leeds Community Stars 2012 awards – and YOU can have your say who wins a special award. The ceremony will celebrate the hard work and initiative of individuals and groups. A celebratory event to recognise the inspirational individuals and projects, hosted

80’s Night At The Hunslet Club This Saturday

With the Hunslet Festival set to get people partying this coming Saturday afternoon, June 30th, (including dance performances & sports showcases from Hunslet Club members) The Hunslet Club invites adults to come and continue the celebrations into the evening with an 80’s Night to remember…

South Leeds roundup: Youth theatre appeal, Merlyn Rees garden ‘trashed’ and Cottingley in Bloom

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick via other websites and blogs. The sale of Beeston Methodist Church is being stymied by banks’ reluctance to lend, an estate agent has told the YEP. The paper also reports a five-month sit-in by an elderly pensioner at a Beeston old folks’ home has

Asha summer playscheme beats boredom!

Do your children need something to do to beat boredom during the summer holidays? Bookings are now being taken for  the summer school holiday playscheme from Wednesday 11th July 2012 at the Asha Neighbourhood Project, 43 Stratford Street, Beeston. It is open to all children living in south Leeds aged

New Rugby Sessions For Juniors & Tots in Hunslet

The Hunslet Club & Hunslet Parkside ARLFC are working together to form the Hunslet Club & Hunslet Parkside Rugby Academy to provide pre-school and junior rugby training sessions. Both clubs have experienced coaches and long, proud histories in the sport with England World Cup winner Jason Robinson having played for them. More information about the new

Get a passion for fashion in Middleton and Belle Isle

Daniel Cullum of Aire Valley Homes writes: Unemployed? Love Fashion? Love Clothes? Love Designing? Pashion4Fashion gives you the opportunity to create your own unique clothing under the expert supervision of our designers. It all ends with a swanky fashion show that will be held at Leeds Town Hall in September,