What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Join Sky Ride Local for a gentle cycle along the tow path from Thwaite Mills in Stourton to the Royal Armouries Museum on Sunday (7 September 2014). Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to
During the last weekend in August, Leeds Dock (formerly Clarence Dock) is excited to play host to exclusive outdoor screenings of four family-friendly movies, courtesy of Sneaky Experience. All of the screenings are completely free and will take place directly outside the Royal Armouries Museum. People aren’t required to
The Hunslet Club has been quiet over the last couple of weeks, with Activity Camp finishing and everyone on summer holidays, it’s been the perfect time for us to regroup and refresh ready for the new school year. Activity Camp was the most successful it has ever been, with over
South Leeds campaigners fighting against plans for the £250m New Generation Transport ‘trolleybus’ scheme have spoken of the negative impact it may have on their community. As reported by South Leeds Life, residents of the Whitfield estate in Hunslet recently mounted a protest against the plans, which would see
The Peoples March for the NHS, which is campaigning to save the NHS from privatisation, will pass through Hunslet, Belle Isle and Middleton on Saturday (23 August 2014). Organisers state: “The Government have legislated to open the NHS to the open market. We believe every penny saved in the
A water taxi service trialled during the recent Waterfront Festival has proved so popular it is to become a permanent fixture for visitors to Leeds Dock. Taking just 15 minutes to cover the entire route, the free water taxi is available for commuters every 30 minutes and is available
Residents of the Whitfield estate in Hunslet mounted a protest on Friday (15 August 2014) against the proposed route of the NGT Trolleybus through their estate. The plans, which are currently being scrutinised by a public enquiry, would see a dual track run along the precinct past Hunslet Library,
The Mini HUGO bus is proving a great success especially at Hunslet Job Centre Plus, we park up at JCP every Wednesday 10am-3pm and offer extra support to those attending the Job Centre. We have helped to set up email addresses, universal job match accounts and have helped to
Holbeck-based Slung Low Theatre’s production of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick ‘The White Whale’ is coming to Leeds Dock (formally known as Clarence Dock) between 4-14 September. This is a new version of Moby Dick. You are given a set of headphones. When you put them on you can hear all
Residents of South Leeds enjoyed an fun filled day at The Hunslet Club Summer Gala; with performing arts demonstrations, football, delicious BBQ food and lots of inflatables for the kids to enjoy. The rain held off despite the forecast and the sun was beaming down on a packed out Hunslet