What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
There was great celebration this week as Charlies-Angel-Centre Foundation opened the doors to its new premises in Beeston, with some help from the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Eileen Taylor. The loss of a child is a very sad event which touches entire families and communities, the Foundation helps families
White Rose Shopping Centre plays host to some exotic visitors this summer, as 14 amazing sculptures containing more than 500,000 LEGO® bricks arrived yesterday (23 July 2019). The huge creations from the BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise tour – which include a Bengal Tiger, a Giant Panda, an Orangutan, and more –
Distinguished Leeds-born poet and playwright Tony Harrison, has received one of the city’s highest civic honours. On hand to present Tony with a ‘Leeds Award’ in recognition of his nationally and internationally acclaimed work was the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Eileen Taylor as part of a special ceremony held
Since its formation in February 2015, when a group of like-minded friends at Cross Flatts parkrun decided to form a free running club, South Leeds Lakers has thrived. Providing free organised runs for over 14’s every Tuesday from Beeston Co-op, the club now regularly has between 80 and 100 attendees.
Isabelle Daykin, from Belle Isle, has been a member of 51st Leeds Rainbows for two years and in that time she has not only achieved her very prestigious Gold Award, but also gained all 12 of the new Rainbow Interest badges. Leader Hayley Logan explained: “These badges have only been
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting illnesses. The Hospice in Moortown has a fantastic opportunity for Day Services Driver Volunteers on Wednesdays or Thursdays. If you want to directly make a difference to patients living with a terminal illness,
The Moor was the place to be yesterday (6 July 2019) as the sun shone down on Holbeck Gala. The Playful Anywhere Play Box was a popular attraction for youngsters who also joined games in with DJ Danny in between live music on the stage. There were a host of
Residents, schools and organisations across south Leeds are joining a growing movement calling for and working towards better air quality in our communities. Against the backdrop of events including the high-profile court case of Ella Kissi-Debrah (a nine year old Londoner whose death was arguably caused by air pollution), and
The annual series of free concert, organised by the Friends of Cross Flatts Park, kicks off on Sunday (30 June 2019) with the popular Latin American sounds of Mestisa. They will be followed by The Caribbeans Steel Band on Sunday 7 July; Yorkshire swing band, Swing of Things on 14
Four Hunslet Club boxers – Ivan Hope Price, Ellis Price, Abby Briggs and Kayla Holdsworth – have been selected to represent England in 2019/20. Of the three categories within each age group, the Price brothers are both part of the top-level ‘Excel’ phase, which comes before the Challenge and Discovery