Category: Cottingley

News and events for the Cottingley area

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

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

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

New drama group set for South Leeds Community Radio

South Leeds Community Radio Station is setting up its very own drama production group, to produce short pieces of drama for air on the station. The station is currently looking for writers, actors, technical and admin volunteers from the local community. Previous experience is not essential, just enthusiasm and commitment. The

South Leeds Life Group meets tomorrow

Apologies for the short notice on this, but the latest monthly meeting of the South Leeds Life group is upon us! We meet once a month to discuss content on the blog and future plans – and anyone who lives in South Leeds and has an interest in the blog

Hunslet Club Gala Attracts Over 1,000 People In The Sunshine

 The Hunslet Club Gala took place on Sunday July 15th and was attended by well over a thousand people from South Leeds on what was a rare day of sunshine this summer! The day was a fantastic example of the community spirit at the club. Thanks to everyone who performed, volunteered,

Holbeck Police release policing summary

City and Holbeck Police has released its annual summary. The summary reveals areas where the force has performed well and poorly in, as well as setting out priorities for the coming year. The document below highlights performance figures  for 2011/12 compared to the previous year: [scribd id=100119120 key=key-25bl8u4goukdfyvogaf4 mode=list] And here

South Leeds roundup: Peter O’Toole, Middleton banana squirrels and Cottingley issues

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs: Veteran actor Peter O’Toole has announced he is retiring from the stage and screen, at the age of 79. The Irish-born star – best known for playing Lawrence of Arabia in Sir David Lean’s