Category: Holbeck

News and events for the Holbeck area

Open day at new Holbeck supermarket

Holbeck residents are being invited to a special event to offically mark the opening of a new supermarket in the area. Tuesday, January 22 will see an open day being held at the new supermarket/cafe/restaurant/takeaway called ‘Venus’, which sells Turkish and Middle Eastern food and drink. The supermarket is already open,

Council and Developers say Housing PFI is still on track

In the latest statement from Leeds City Council today executive board member for neighbourhoods, planning and support services Councillor Peter Gruen said: “The council remains absolutely committed to plans to deliver improvements to over 1200 homes and the surrounding estates and to build 388 new homes through the PFI project.

Sponsored Fitness Challenge Coming To The Hunslet Club

Check out the video at this link to see some highlights from last year. 2:30 till 4:30, Saturday 9th February. Two Hours of Box Fit, Gym & Circuit Training. In Aid of Hunslet Club Youth Trips & St Gemma’s Hospice. £10 minimum sponsorship. Register at Club Reception. How To Collect

New Historical Audio Walk Through Holbeck

  As reported in the Yorkshire Evening Post  a new audio walk through Holbeck has been developed. The walk begins on Victoria Bridge; passes through the old industrial heartland around Water Lane; along the viaduct footpath to Domestic Street; along Ingram Road and over the M621; down to Cambrian Terrace; under

Participants Welcome at The Hunslet Club Sponsored ZumbaThon in South Leeds

Give your fitness resolution to get fit something to aim for with the Hunslet Club Zumbathon!, Saturday 2nd February, 2:30 till 4:30pm. Two hours of exhilarating, Latin-inspired calorie burning dance fitness at one of the most popular zumba venues in South Leeds. In aid of Hunslet Club Youth Trips & St

Councillor Angela Gabriel – Speaking Up For Beeston & Holbeck

I’ve known Councillor Angela Gabriel since 2003 when she roped me into joining the Beeston Festival Committee, but when I spoke to her this week I wanted to find out about her role as a Leeds City Councillor. I started by asking what the role of a Councillor is: “I

Hunslet Rugby Clubs Set To Compete for Albert Goldthorpe Shield

The second annual pre-season friendly, Hunslet Old Boys & Hunslet Warriors together as the Hunslet Amateur All Stars Vs Hunslet Hawks RLFC. Tickets available now. This promises to be a great game in an area steeped in rugby heritage. Tickets are available from each club involved, follow the links above

Fitness Classes & Gym for Adults in South Leeds – Your Steps Towards New Years Resolutions!

Happy New Year! The Hunslet Club in South Leeds would like to remind anyone who has set their New Years’ Resolution to keep fit and stay healthy that they have a low cost, no contract, fully equipped community gym open daily as well as a packed timetable of fun fitness

Hunslet Club Proves To Be Popular Venue For Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties & Functions

The Hunslet Club in South Leeds has been proving a suprisingly popular venue for wedding receptions, parties and functions this year with over 100 such events having taken place during 2012 inside the club. The Hunslet Club has two licenced bars and catering facililities and can meet the needs of anything

South of the River – at Christmas

“So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.” I’ve had this John Lennon line going round in my head with an image of the boarded up properties in Beeston Hill and Holbeck. After all, the Christmas story is primarily about housing