What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Holbeck Together won for the Best Place in Leeds for Children and Young People – The Children’s Choice Award at the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. The award is especially meaningful because it was made by young people themselves. It recognises the safe, welcoming and inclusive support Holbeck Together provides
Holbeck Gala returns to Holbeck Moor this Saturday (4 July 2026), with a packed programme of free entertainment and activities for all the family. The gala runs from 12pm-4pm and, as always, entry is free. This year’s attractions include circus skills workshops, a bird of prey display, farm animals, free
Workington Town 40-14 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet’s chances of making the playoffs took a massive blow at the Fibrus Community Stadium, Workington yesterday (28 June 2026) as the West Cumbrians packed more punch and showed more passion than The Parksiders on a warm but windy day on the west coast. The
The sun shone and the crowds descended in their thousands to Cross Flatts Park to enjoy Beeston Festival yesterday (27 June 2026). Revellers commented on the fantastic atmosphere and the range of activities and entertainment on offer. Christine Smart commented: “I have to thank Beeston Festival organisers who not only
The much-loved film has been brought to the stage of Leeds Playhouse for the first time, 32 years after the events it portrays. I’m sure most readers will be familiar with the plot of Brassed Off, which revolves around a colliery brass band as the pit is shut in the
Holbeck Anti-Corn Mill Association was set up by seven workers from Benyon’s Flax Mill. The mill was owned by two brothers, Thomas and Benjamin Benyon who in 1793 were partners of John Marshall. It was no easy working relationship and Marshall bought the brothers out in 1804. It was about
A welcome to those who were successful in the recent local elections in Leeds and commiserations to all those who lost, including hard-working local councillors. It takes a lot of courage to stand for elected office and to accept the responsibility that comes with serving the public. Being in office
We have been distributing copies of our June newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 June 2026). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
The area around Middleton Park Avenue has been allocated up to £20m of government funding for community-led regeneration and a new board to oversee the work looking for members. Middleton Park Avenue is a small designated geographical area, part of the Middleton Park ward in South Leeds. It consists of
