What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Slung Low, Holbeck’s own theatre presents two spooky shows this week to celebrate Halloween. On Sunday 1 November at 5pm they present ‘Gated Community’, a puppet show by Handheld Arts. “Where one house once stood, there now stands eight. A whole new neighbourhood, secured behind a gate.” An idyllic dream
This last week saw the conclusion of the epic Leeds2Iraq charity appeal, with dozens of volunteers from across south Leeds and beyond loading up two articulated lorries with 25 tonnes of winter aid – which are now heading out to refugee camps in northern Iraq. Over the past weeks, an
Leeds Golden Girl Nicola Adams tops the bill at Unity AGM Olympic boxing icon Nicola Adams MBE was the star attraction at Unity Homes and Enterprise’s Annual General Meeting, which also heard a speech from Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan praising Unity’s work. Unity Housing Association was formed
Trustees and volunteers of Holbeck Elderly Aid unveiled their brand new bespoke mini bus to the community on Friday (16 October 2015). Thanks to the Big Lottery Fund, Holbeck Elderly Aid has received a more modern and advanced wheelchair accessible vehicle. [slideshow_deploy id=’41272′] This is similar to their other minibus,
We’ve got a busy few months coming up at Slung Low’s HUB in Holbeck! Our autumn season continues with four more shows in November- all details can be found here: www.slunglow.org/upcoming-hub-events – all performances are Pay What You Decide. To book places please email: boxoffice@slunglow.org. To get everyone into the
A series of events to support people facing changes in benefits or finding work are taking place across South Leeds starting next Friday (23 October 2015) in Cottingley. The events are being staged by the Inner South Community Committee and will bring together agencies that can offer advice on benefits,
The story of Evie, a Leeds woman whose husband is away in the trenches held an audience at St Matthew’s Community Centre spellbound this afternoon (Tuesday 13 October 2015). Evie’s Story, a one-woman show featuring Sandra Chewins, is presented by Space2 and follows a previous show about Harry’s experiences in
On Saturday evening (10 October 2015) there was a fundraiser in aid of PAFRAS (Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers). The venue was the oldest Working Mens’ Club in the country which is now run as a co-operative and according to the name above the door is called The
Leeds world music band Fusion will be playing a special benefit gig at The Holbeck this Saturday (10 October 2015). Fusion are breaking new ground in world music, mixing jazz, folk and flamenco with influences from Africa and the East. They mix and blend songs and sounds from a variety
New drama makes political stand inspired by Shock Doctrine at Slung Low’s HUB Hot off Edinburgh Fringe, Dumbshow are presenting Electric Dreams at Slung Low’s HUB on Sunday (11 October 2015) a new production that explores if we’re a nation in shock. Electric Dreams tells the story of Rose who