What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
2015 marks the tenth anniversary of 7/7, the London bombings. South Leeds Life has spoken to a range of local figures about those events, their aftermath and the decade since. Inspector Chris Bowen heads up the Inner South Neighbourhood Policing Team. He worked in Beeston until 2002 and returned in
sc4L, the consortium that is delivering the housing regeneration scheme currently transforming Holbeck and Beeston Hill have released figures showing their progress over the last 12 months together with a newsletter for residents. The figures show that they have completed refurbishments to 373 properties (including Little London) and demolished nine
Potential developers behind plans for billion pound plans for a ‘world trade centre’ in parts of old Hunslet are promising lots of new jobs for South Leeds residents. As reported in September, a masterplan to help transform “Leeds’ South Bank” over the next 100 years has been drawn up by
It was five years ago when I watched the old Brown Lane East ‘back to backs’ being bulldozed to the ground. Rubble, dust and memories from the past formulated and hung the air. After a short space of time the empty land was filled with beautiful wild flowers planted by
‘The Holbeck’ (Holbeck Working Men’s Club) have been preparing a special Santa’s Grotto treat for their members this Saturday (20 December 2014). All their volunteers have been lovingly building a winter wonderland, with real trees covered in twinkling lights for two weeks now. Situated in their side room, the beautifully
St. Matthew’s Community Centre was buzzing again with Holbeck Elderly Aid‘s festive annual social on Monday (15 December 2014). An invitation was sent to all service users and volunteers who had been a part of the charity for the last year. As I volunteer each Wednesday doing the IT group
While at school, we had an eccentric headmaster that we thought too strict. Mr. Blakeborough, Old Blakey we used to call him. He used to appear in the senior class, and say “I want two volunteers – you two will do”. Then he would send the two hapless “volunteers” to
Here is the last (for now) of our My Life in South Leeds stories from young women who are part of the Shine Project. Hi my name is Kirsty, I’m 13 years old and I have lived in Holbeck for 4 years. I would like to tell my story on
See below for our Christmas and New Years events. Also look out for our new launch in the New Year where we’ll be changing our name from Holbeck Working Mens Club to “The Holbeck”. UPCOMING XMAS & NEW YEAR EVENTS / CALENDAR Saturday 13 December – 2–4pm. SANTA COMES TO
Christmas has arrived in Holbeck! Over the weekend the people of Holbeck gathered together for a weekend of Christmas events; and with the Christmas Market on Saturday, and the light switch on followed by carols on Sunday evening, I for one am feeling thoroughly ready for Christmas. The markets on