What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Residents of the h2010 development near Knostrop Cut on the River Aire are raising objections to part of the Flood Alleviation Scheme, which is currently going through the planning system. Residents are concerned about the small basin known as Knostrop Quay River Arm, which is directly outside their homes.
Breakdance lessons on Mondays at the Hunslet Club are now being taught by two of the top ranked breakdancers in the UK, Beanz & Rawgina. The video above may be of interest to any young people aged 5 to 16 in South Leeds who may be interested in learning to
New Asda and Aldi stores in Middleton will open for business soon Exciting developments for two new supermarkets in Middleton are well underway. Councillors Kim Groves, Judith Blake and Paul Truswell (Labour, Middleton Park) visited the building sites for the new Asda and Aldi branches in the centre of Middleton.
Just before Christmas I was at a scene of a car, motor bike accident. Minutes after it happened. Not far from where I live. Although I was trained as a First Aider, it was many years ago. Some things never leave you. Even CPR I would still be able
Give those “keep fit” new years resolutions something to focus on with the 4th annual Hunslet Club Fitness Challenge. 2 hours of box fit, gym and circuit training in aid of Hunslet Club trips and Wheatfields Hospice – which did a fantastic job of taking care of much missed club
A new craft group is starting at Hobbycraft this Wednesday. The Knitting & Crochet group starts on 15 January, 3-5pm, at Hobbycraft, Crown Point Retail Park. A knitting and crochet group, which will run every Wednesday from 3-5pm on the ground floor of the store. It’s open to beginners
The Hunslet Club is launching Football “Mash Up” sessions on Fridays for school years 9, 10 & 11. Supported by The FA, Sport England and Vauxhall, Football Mash up is all about your mates. Your game. Your terms. These sessions offer a way of playing the way you want to. Get your boots
Latin Fusion Dance Classes at the Hunslet Club, new to Tuesday nights. Learn moves from all your favourite Latin dance styles, salsa, samba, cha cha cha and much, much more! Adults aged 16+ Tuesdays 7:45 till 8:45pm. Cost: £3.50 per session.
Thought I would blog about my time in hospital, when diagnosed with tuberculosis 1st in 1951 and again in 1972. Killingbeck Hospital 1951 First time was in Killingbeck hospital in 1951, later become a specialist Heart Hospital, now demolished for blocks of flats. My Dad was diagnosed; I believe
My Belle Isle…… I was born in Larchfield Street off Hunslet Road, Hunslet, and Leeds in 1949. For the ones who can remember the area, Larchfield Street was down the side of the Prince Albert Pub. It was near the Wilkinson’s Wallpaper Shop, which is still standing, sadly the pub