What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making South Leeds tick. The issue of Leeds voting for an elected mayor on Thursday is proving a real hot topic. Check the reports out at the Guardian Northerner blog and Leeds Online. Beeston blogger Phil Kirby also offers his take on things
Susan Williamson from Temple Works writes for South Leeds Life about an exciting new project… Why Rush? . . . Life is short but that’s no excuse. Why not spend some time on May 11-13 at Temple.Works.Leeds experiencing more than extraordinary performers doing what they are compelled to do instead? . .
South Leeds Life is not affiliated to any political party, but we do believe that local democracy is very important. On Thursday you have two chances to affect how Leeds is run. One of the three Councillors in each of our three wards – Beeston & Holbeck, City & Hunslet
The future of South Leeds Life is going to be discussed at an important meeting next week. The blog is run and owned by the community and as such we’re looking at the possibility of becoming a formal community group as a first step to some more ambitious plans. This
Campaigners fighting to get South Leeds Sports Centre reopened are set to join the Leeds May Day rally on Saturday. The event will see trades unions undertake their annual rally and protest against government and council cutbacks. The SPLASH campaign has been fighting to reopen the centre, which was closed
Deacon Al Henry from Middleton Methodist Church has sent us the following details about an initiative when the Olympic Torch comes through Hunslet and Beeston: “When the Torch relay comes through South Leeds on Monday 25th June, it is going right past two of our Methodist churches early in the morning
Police have renewed their appeal for information following a road traffic collision on Domestic Street, Leeds in which a 79-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured. The man has since died as a result of his injuries and has been identified as Peter Hepworth of Holbeck. The collision occured at around
Hundreds of local bloggers – including South Leeds Life – descended on Birmingham yesterday to discuss all things hyperlocal at the Talk About Local 2012 Unconference. What’s hyperlocal and what’s Talk About Local I hear both our readers cry! Well, firstly hyperlocal is an online news or content service pertaining
Holbeck is set to come together to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer. There will be a free jubilee party held at St Matthew’s Community Centre on June 2 from 6pm. Entry will strictly be by ticket only and entrance includes a buffet, entertainment, bingo and raffle. It’s open
Holbeck community issues will be discussed at a meeting of the Voice of Holbeck Group tonight. The meeting starts at 7pm at Cleveleys Court and Holbeck residents interetsed in local issues are urged to attend.