What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Good morning, south Leeds! It’s been a busy week or so on the blog. Not only are we preparing for next Wednesday’s big launch of the Middleton Life history project (which you’re all invited to, by the way!) we’ve sent the second issue of our community magazine to the printers,
There’s less than a week to go before the start of the exciting new Middleton Life local history project, which is proving to be the talk of South Leeds! Local residents are cordially invited to join the fun project, which will see participants become local history reporters, investigating the past of
Here are some useful numbers and events guide for the Cottingley Hall estate which residents may find useful: Cottingley Towers hosts a health table, which offers health advice and information each month. Run by Health For All, there will be free NHS health checks on Wednesday, February 15 and sports and exercise on
More than 20 local residents attended the Cottingley TRAC community group meeting in Cottingley Primary School last night. Issues discussed included: Community clean-ups Litter and fly-tipping is an ongoing problem on the estate. Residents have been urged to take a pride in the area and report anyone they know who’s dumping
A group which is campaigning for better security at Hunslet Cemetery appears to be edging closer to success. The Friends of Hunslet Cemetery group has been fighting for a security fence and gates at the cemetery following problems with vandalism, theft and anti-social behaviour. Now, the group has received
The Hunslet Club is bringing the latest keep fit craze storming the nation to South Leeds & launching BOKWA sessions for adults aged 16+ Tuesday evenings 7 till 8pm for just £3.50 per session. What is BOKWA? An intense cardiovascular workout combined with South African war dance, Capoeira, Kickboxing and Steps.
Supermarket giants Asda are encouraging local residents to give their feedback on plans for a new store off Old Lane, Beeston. As previously reported, Asda has submitted plans f0r a 2,000 sq ft store which will create 100 jobs to the rear of the site of its current store which Asda inherited
Police are appealing for information following a robbery on Beeston Road in Leeds on Tuesday, 17 January. The incident happened at around 11am when an 83 year old woman was walking along when she was approached from behind by the suspect. The suspect grabbed her handbag by the strap and
An early heads up! Come and meet the folks behind South Leeds Life blog at our regular community news cafes! The cafes are your chance to tell your stories, let us know what’s going on and – if you’re interested – we can help support you to write your own
The work of a former leader of Leeds City Council – and a pioneer of council housing in south Leeds – is to be honoured with the unveiling of an historic blue plaque in Belle Isle. Social reformer the Rev Charles Jenkinson (1887-1949) was also vicar of Holbeck and was responsible