What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Long-awaited proposals to re-open the unused Holbeck rail viaduct as a public walkway are hopefully taking root at last, with a major public meeting due this week. Those coordinating the scheme have been talking with the current owners, Network Rail – and the latter have now requested a full project
Leeds City Council’s Executive Board will meet this week on Wednesday (19 November 2014) when several South Leeds issues will be on the table. First up is the ongoing discussion about the future of community centres. Old Cockburn Sports Hall in Beeston is one of 10 centres under discussion with
Children from the new Lane End Primary School, together with staff from contractors Interserve, held a Golden Bolt Ceremony on the site of the new school last Monday (10 November 2014), when the final bolt into the steelwork frame was driven home by one of the reception class children. Work
The iconic Temple Mill (also known as Temple Works) – in Holbeck Urban Village, on the southern edge of the city centre – is set for massive regeneration as an international events and arts venue. [slideshow_deploy id=’29229′] The building was an acclaimed architecture gem of Victorian Leeds, a major
VEIL is an installation with live performances that invites its audiences to share the inner most reflections of British Muslim Women in the disconcerting magic of a digitally manipulated world. You can see the installation at The HUB on Bath Road in Holbeck, on Saturday 15 November 2014. It will
Holbeck kept it local last night (4 November 2014) for their firework display, by bringing another fantastic event to the community for a second year running. Held in the car park of the Holbeck Working Mens Club, over 100 people families ventured out into the cold night to join in
The derelict remains of the Spotted Cow Inn stand slightly off the road on Top Moor Side in Holbeck. Lining a popular thoroughfare into the city, it looks like just another overlooked building in the area. However, this was once a thriving 19th Century public house, serving the community and
Some people think that flooding will never happen to them. However with one in six properties in England at risk, the fact is – it could. The Environment Agency’s flood action campaign starts this week, its aim is to encourage people to prepare for flooding. The campaign promotes three simple
Ingram Court in Holbeck is nearing the end of a major refurbishment and properties in the sheltered housing complex will be advertised in the next few weeks. Ingram Court has been empty for some time, but has now been fully refurbished as part of the PFI funded housing regeneration programme.
Halloween Party and Fireworks Night at Holbeck WMC. Two fun-filled nights are coming up at Holbeck Working Men’s Club. On Saturday 1 November 2014 we have a Halloween Party for children and adults from 6pm. Fancy dress for all ages (adults and children) with prizes for the best dressed. Hot