What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work has begun on a major multi-million pound flood defence scheme in Leeds, which will protect thousands of homes and businesses and bring about economic benefits in the city. The £45million Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, which is one of the largest river flood defence schemes in the country, will see
Here is PCSO Kirsty Johnson doing her bit for the community in her spare time by cooking up a treat for elderly residents. Kirsty volunteers for a local charity…, the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust, who operate the Holbeck Feast Café on the last Saturday of the month at Ingram Gardens
The saying many hands make light work was an understatement yesterday (Sunday 1 February 2015) as 15 volunteers took to a planting and painting task in Holbeck. Before daylight left Leeds, ten fruit trees had been planted on the moor and outside Old Chapel Studios in Holbeck. Flower beds had
Bruce Davies writes: In the darkness of a British January the thoughts of many are beginning to turn towards spring; lengthening days, clement weather and the notions of hope and well being that accompany this. For Chris and Lydia Mitton reports of the deepening crisis of displaced Iraqis and Syrians
Only on a few occasions does someone breeze into a meeting on a winter’s morning and bring a fresh look to the issues we’ve been discussing for years. This is exactly what happened at the Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum on Saturday (24 January 2015). Lauren, a new resident to the area,
On Saturday (24 January 2015) St Matthew’s Community Centre in Holbeck hosted the latest Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum. The meeting was disappointed to hear that the old Matthew Murray site has been taken off the ‘Site Allocations Plan’ (a local council document). Originally the site allocations had penned the old secondary
BITMO GATE is becoming the place off choice for jobs in the area. Give them a try. Business Administration, Delivery Driver and Dental Nurse Apprenticeships available in South Leeds! For more information please email gate@belleisletmo.co.uk stating which apprenticeship you’re interested in. An opportunity for an individual who enjoys using
Women running small businesses are being offered support at two free seminars running at Bewleys Hotel in Holbeck. Locally Grown offers free support to women in small business across Leeds. They provide workshops, seminars and one to one support for entrepreneurs. By working with you on the individual aspects that
I met Flo Plummer, the Prince’s Trust Team Leader for South Leeds in Holbeck, back in December when I was visiting Holbeck Working Men’s Club reporting on their dazzling Christmas Grotto. Just as I was leaving, Flo introduced herself and wanted me to share the achievements of the team members
People with learning and other disabilities in Leeds are exploring art therapy thanks to new funding Local people in Holbeck are using funding from People’s Health Trust to explore art therapy and other activities together through local organisation People Matters. People Matters has received funding of nearly £50,000 from People’s