What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Hurray the Bitmo Gate Walk and Talk starts again. Wednesday the 19 of August was our first walk. It’s now every Wednesday from 12 noon for an hour. Meet at The GATE, until the weather makes it unsafe to do the walk, i.e. Icy Pavements. Then hopefully in the Spring
Please come along and join in the fun on this very special Fund Raising Day. Tombola, Face Painting, Hot Dogs and lots more.
Last week Wayne Levitt and Julie Holmes went into Radio Leeds to talk to Nick Ahad about family histories. Following South Leeds Life’s coverage of Leeds Libraries campaign featuring Wayne’s discovery of his family links to a Victoria Cross holder, BBC Radio Leeds got in touch to feature the story
Arrived at BITMO GATE around 2pm and The GATE was already packed for the Sheltered Services Vintage Tea Party. Led by Joanne Earnshaw and her team I know about 50 RSVP was returned, but I guess more like 70 turned up, plus of course BITMO staff. The Union Jack bunting
Belle Isle TMO * GATE’s WALK & TALK STARTS NEXT WEDNESDAY * Join in from 12pm to 1pm every Wednesday. Come along to the GATE and discover local walks and new friends! bimto