Reflections on Holbeck
I called at the shop on Elland Road the other day, to get an old lady a loaf of bread. Coming back and turning down Brown Lane I had to stop in the queue of traffic in order to right to go over the flyover and back to the
Holbeck Neighbourhood Planners learn lessons from Chapeltown
About 30 people attended Saturday’s Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum at St Matthew’s Community Centre. Some of the members of the Forum had spent the morning on a visit to Chapeltown and the first part of the meeting saw a discussion on lessons to learn from that area. A common view
Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum – visit and meeting
Dennis Kitchen, the Acting Chair of Holbeck Neighbourhood Forum, has been in touch with news of their next meeting and a visit to see successful regeneration projects in north Leeds. I am writing to invite you to join us on a free bus trip to north Leeds to learn
South Leeds Policing Roundup
Holbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team have updated us about recent activity on their patch: Police appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery on Domestic Street, Holbeck on 20 April have released a photo of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. Between 10pm and 10.30pm
Activities for Toddlers & Pre-School Children At The Hunslet Club
The Hunslet Club has a new timetable for activities specifically for toddlers and pre-school children. Activities include a fun programme of fun, lively sport and dance activities for pre-school children. These being rugby, gymnastics, football & ballet. As a registered charity we keep our costs low at just £1.50 per session whilst
Fitness Challenge Fundraising Benefits the Hunslet Club & St Gemma’s Hospice
The third annual sponsored Fitness Challenge at the Hunslet Club which took place on Saturday 9th of February (highlights of which can be seen in the video above) and the Zumbathon which took place on Saturday 2nd February raised a fantastic total of £3,818 split between the club and St Gemma’s Hospice
Green light for new City Centre South High School
The largest Free School in the country has been approved by the government in the city centre to the south of the river, in what promoters hope will become a truly sustainable community. It is hoped the new school will be a significant catalyst for the transformation of this area,
Can you help save Holbeck WMC? Get down to our family fun day then!
Holbeck Working Men’s Club is running a Free Fun Day, on 1st June, from 12pm until 11pm. Established in 1877, the UK’s oldest working men’s club is in serious threat of closure due to lack of funds. We are having a free family fun day in order to promote
Get On The Ball At The Hunslet Club & Parkside Rugby Academy
The recently launched Hunslet Club & Parkside Rugby Academy now has an expanded programme of training sessions from pre-school through to year 9 at their facilities in South Leeds. These two clubs with long established roots in rugby league, having taught the likes of Jason Robinson (now Honorary Patron of the
Local residents ask government minister about PFI
In April the Cross Ingram Area Residents Association had a meeting with Hilary Benn MP. The main topic of discussion was the delay in starting the housing PFI scheme for Holbeck and Beeston Hill; it was indicated that this delay was due to the current government. It was