Category: Hunslet

News and events for the Hunslet area

‘Eggcellent’ things happening in Hunslet Carr this weekend

Hunslet Carr Residents Association are hosting two Easter-themed family events this coming weekend (8-9 April 2017), and everyone’s invited – to have a laugh, but also perhaps to ‘catch the vision’ for what the group is achieving locally. On Saturday (8 April), between 10am-12pm, there’s an Easter Craft Fair and

Unity opens new housing in Hunslet

Unity Homes & Enterprise have completed a £1.2 million affordable housing scheme in Hunslet. The Rocheford Court development in includes nine houses – a mix of two and three-bedroomed properties – and two disabled-access bungalows. All 11 homes have now been let to tenants. The scheme was delivered by Leeds-based

Hunslet Club Arts showcase talent at JAMfest Europe

On Saturday 4 March 2017, 72 dancers from Hunslet Club Arts travelled over the Pennines to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool to participate in the JAMfest Northern Jam dance competition. [slideshow_deploy id=’61389′] Entering team into all Cheer-pom categories, most Hip-Hop categories as well as the contemporary section at the US

Students at Hunslet’s UTC welcome royal visitor

HRH The Duke of York visited the newly opened UTC Leeds today (Wednesday 29 March 2017) to learn about the unique technical college. [slideshow_deploy id=’61243′] During his visit, he met students from the school who are benefiting from the employer-led curriculum. The students balance core GCSE and A-Level subjects with

St Joseph’s clubbing together for charity and the community this month

St Joseph’s Catholic Club in Hunslet are this month holding two big community events: a family-friendly Easter Day party, and a charity tribute gig raising money for St Gemma’s Hospice. The Easter party, 2pm-8pm on Sunday 16th April, will feature a traditional Easter Bonnet parade, music, games, and more; entrance