What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Asda’s charity, The Asda Foundation has announced that substantial funding has been awarded to a group in South Leeds to enable them to transform their community space at Hunslet Moor. Asda Community Champion Sharon Kingswood, went along to surprise Sam Gilmore the project manager at Champions Community Sport & Health
Oldham RLFC 40-20 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet’s four match unbeaten run came to an end yesterday (3 June 2023) at the Vestacare/Whitebank Stadium in Oldham as the Roughyeds were too good in the latter stages for an out of sorts Parksiders. Oldham and Hunslet placed third and fourth respectively came into
Matthew Murray is believed to have been born in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1765 but little is known of his early life. His father, when he reached the right age had him apprenticed to a Smith, more probably a Millwright or a Mechanic in his native town. He married a girl, Mary
Three local youngsters, members of the Hunslet Rogues, have secured parts on television and in the West End. The Hunslet Rogues is a South Leeds theatre company based at The Hunslet Club. The group is bursting with talent, as these young performers showcase dedication, commitment and enthusiasm at each and
It was a game of two halves with both the cast and audience giving 110% in this family-friendly show about a little girl’s love of the beautiful game. We met young Freddie Farren in her backyard practicing her football skills. When she finds an old biscuit box with some very
We have been distributing copies of our June newspaper to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (1 June 2023). Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa Extra, and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs
A film showing the work of Middleton-based charity Health For All has been released today (31 May 2023). The film has been made by Locality, a national umbrella group supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful. Each year they make three or four films focussing on the work
Hunslet Rugby Foundation’s latest project is called Active Communities and all about getting people and families together, sharing some food and playing some games. The project runs at the Welcome Centre at St John & St Barnabas Church in Belle Isle on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons. Foundation General Manager
A congestion-easing scheme to create safer and more reliable journeys on the M621 motorway is moving forward with a new junction and further improvements near Leeds United’s football stadium. Towards the end of June, National Highways will permanently close the M621 junction 2a exit slip road, allowing the creation of
This is not just any store … this is the show-stopping new M&S Leeds White Rose It’s time – after months of anticipation, Marks & Spencer has today (Thursday 25 May 2023) officially opened its amazing new store in the Leeds White Rose shopping centre. The M&S Leeds White Rose