What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds City Council has unveiled plans for new 20mph zones in the East Granges area of Belle Isle and the Hunslet Green Whitfields estate in Hunslet. The zones are part of the council’s roll out of 20mph zones across most residential streets in the city and are aimed at increasing
The South Leeds Academy is staging an innovative festival to inspire and boost literacy amongst parents and students in Key Stage 3. With a national drive on the improvement and importance of literacy attainment, The South Leeds Academy are hosting their first ever ‘Literacy Festival’ on Monday 19 October 2015
A series of events to support people facing changes in benefits or finding work are taking place across South Leeds starting next Friday (23 October 2015) in Cottingley. The events are being staged by the Inner South Community Committee and will bring together agencies that can offer advice on benefits,
BITMO GATE held a Balloon Race in recognition of World Mental Health Day. On Friday 9th October. Thanks to Alison Lowe, from Touchstone, who donations were made to. Alison made a short speech, before the balloons were released. When any balloons are returned to The GATE, see who’s balloon went the longest
Interview with Chris Holmes, new Chair of Belle Isle and Middleton In Bloom. Questions by Kenneth Ingram, volunteer reporter for South Leeds Life. Chris you’ve recently been voted in as the new chairman of the Belle Isle and Middleton In Bloom Group. What do you hope to bring to the
Streets in Middleton and Belle Isle will see a colourful boost thanks to an innovative scheme pioneered by Instaplanta in conjunction with local Councillors and the Middleton and Belle Isle in Bloom groups that sees fully planted displays placed in busy areas. Local Councillor Kim Groves has been working with
What’s happening in BITMOs GATE In October 2015. Each month we have a range of activities, events and courses available for free at BITMOs GATE, which is the new resource centre next to Belle Isle TMO’s housing office on Belle Isle Road. Here are some of the things happening in
Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid are holding a table top sale at the GATE on Saturday 24 October between 11am to 2pm. Its £5 for a table, and you can book one by calling Jean on 07938620159.
I received the following letter this week from Canada: Dear Ken, My name is Kathleen Bok. My maiden name was Hobson. Since 1960 I have lived in Canada. I am the daughter of the Hunslet Carr teacher, Harold Hobson, whom you quite frequently mention in your writings. Recently you have
Welcome to The Belle Isle History Group. The Group was set up by Julie Holmes, (Volunteer at BITMO’s GATE) with the support of Lynne Spirrett. Belle Isle Local History Group is about learning and gathering information about Belle Isle from before the estate was built to now. Below are some questions