Category: Holbeck

News and events for the Holbeck area

Newspaper Project – seeking participants

Do you have one day spare this week and one next? Would you like a free tour of a selection of art venues in Leeds? BasementArtsProject, Leeds Beckett University, Lloyd&Wilson, East Street Arts and the British Art Show (at Leeds Art Gallery until 10 January 2016) are seeking ten members

News from the Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum

The Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum took place at ‘The Holbeck’ (formley The Holbeck Working Men’s Club) on Saturday 7 November 2015. The special general meeting was chaired by Dennis Kitchen and was greeted with some new faces of the residents in Holbeck along with volunteers, local police and ward councillors. After

Newspaper Project | Read all about it!

Free Minibus Tour Of Art In Leeds We are currently looking for people in the South Leeds area who may be available to take part in this community newspaper project in collaboration with British Art Show 8, BasementArtsProject, East Street Arts, Leeds Beckett University and artists Lloyd&Wilson. To take part

Front row seats for Halloween at Slung Low

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

Unity has Nicola Adams in its corner

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

Big Lottery funds Holbeck Elderly Aid’s new Minibus

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,