What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Santa’s grottos, stalls and attractions will be held at a Christmas Market at St Matthew’s Community Centre in Holbeck tomorrow. Among the 24 stalls will be information about the new neighbourhood plan, which aims to map out the future of Holbeck. Refreshments will also be on offer at the event,
The Friends of Holbeck Cemetery recently won 105 trees cut from the Royal Household Estate to plant in the cemetery as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. [slideshow_deploy id=’11875′] Today’s planting by the Friends of Holbeck Cemetery was attended by several members of the society, as well as representatives
Did you know that the Dogwood tree, or Cornus sanguinea as it’s known in Latin, played an important role in the textile industry? Or that Crataegus monogyna, the common Hawthorn, is also known as “Ske” in Old Irish, “Porn” in Old Norse and “Hag” in old English? No, neither did
Good morning South Leeds! Here’s a slightly abridged roundup of what’s been making South Leeds tick over the past week on the area’s top websites, blogs and Facebook. The centrepiece of a £2million revamp of Middleton Park has finally been completed after bad weather caused building delays, reports the YEP. The
What happened on Wednesday November 27th 1940? World War II was raging across Europe. At sea the British Royal Navy took on the Italians in the Mediterranean at the Battle of Spartivento. Northwest of Ireland German U Boats sunk 3 British ships and damaged another. In Romania the Iron Guard
Leeds Music Trust are presenting a great show at Holbeck Working Men’s Club on Saturday 7th December. Billed as a “Christmas party / winter showcase benefit gig” it features a great line up of up and coming local bands including Penny & The Sausages, The Scandal and Titan’s Troubadours performing
The Cross Ingrams Area Residents Association holds its meetings every two months. Residents who live locally are welcome to come along to these meetings. The meetings take place in the Ingram Gardens Community Centre in Holbeck commencing at 7pm. New members are always welcome. Councillors, representatives from Aire Valley
Come and meet Father Christmas at the Hunslet Club Christmas Party this Saturday December 1st, Adults £2, Children £1, Lots of fun to be had, bar open, fantastic community event, everyone welcome.
Sustainable investor Igloo has hosted a special event which marked both the completion of a new phase of development at Grade II* Listed Marshall’s Mill, in Holbeck. The event also marked almost a decade of investment in the city by the fund, which has transformed the former derelict area into a hub
Ken Burton from the Friends of Holbeck Cemetery has posted a fascinating article on the group’s blog on the 19th century ‘uncrowned king of Holbeck’ Joseph Henry. Apparently the Friends gave a relative of Henry’s a guided tour recently and showed them his grave in the cemetery. Henry gave many years