Band Night Coming To The Hunslet Club This Saturday
More info on the bands & video links at: http://www.japanesefightingfish.co.uk/ & http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/15454/
MP Hilary Benn opens new Sphynx Square in Cottingley
[slideshow] Cottingley TRAC chair Robyn Holland writes about the work of the organisation – and the opening of the new Sphynx Square on the estate over the weekend. Cottingley has seen some changes over the past few months. The management committee at TRAC (Tenants and Residents Association of Cottingley) has
Council Election: Labour hold three South Leeds wards – Updated with mayor result
The results of yesterday’s Council elections have been declared and Labour have held all three seats in our area of Leeds: Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet and Middleton Park ward. This followed the trend across the city and across the country. Leeds City Council remains under Labour control for
More Historic Hunslet Club Films Re-Discovered
Long lost historic footage of Hunslet Club activities from the 1940’s to the 80’s have recently come to light and are now available for people to see on the internet. The remarkable quality films include the opening of the youth clubs current home on Hillidge Road by the Duchess of
Looking at Leeds 2012 photography competition
Every picture tells a story .. the Looking at Leeds 2012 photography competition is looking for photographs of Leeds that capture its people, places, cultures and communities, writes Stephanie Hewitt of Leeds City Council. The city has a huge range of events each year – from markets to parades, workshops
Scoop it Up: Council cracks down on dog fouling
Irresponsible dog owners are being asked to sit up and take notice after two Leeds people fell foul of the law. Following a clamp down on people who don’t pick up after their pets, a man from Bramley and a woman from Cross Green were found guilty of various offences
Hunslet Club To Start Girls Football Squad
The Hunslet Club is pleased to announce the start of football training sessions for girls in school years’ 5, 6 & 7 on Fridays between 6 and 7pm, with a view to having a team ready to compete in a girls league in September. Sessions will be led by an FA Qualified
South Leeds Links: Belle Isle cannabis farm, elected mayor and Middleton Park
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making South Leeds tick. The issue of Leeds voting for an elected mayor on Thursday is proving a real hot topic. Check the reports out at the Guardian Northerner blog and Leeds Online. Beeston blogger Phil Kirby also offers his take on things
Don’t forget to vote on Thursday
South Leeds Life is not affiliated to any political party, but we do believe that local democracy is very important. On Thursday you have two chances to affect how Leeds is run. One of the three Councillors in each of our three wards – Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet
Important meeting regarding South Leeds Life
The future of South Leeds Life is going to be discussed at an important meeting next week. The blog is run and owned by the community and as such we’re looking at the possibility of becoming a formal community group as a first step to some more ambitious plans. This