What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
The Hunslet Club is set to launch tap dance classes for children and young people next Saturday. Classes will give a step-by-step guide to the essential steps, sounds, and moves of tap dance. If you or your child have always thought that this type of dance looks like a
This article by Paul Johnson first appeared on the Hunslet Hawks website. Featherstone Rovers 26 : 0 Hunslet Hawks The Hawks faced the Rovers this wintery New Years Day for the Annual Gareth Swift memorial trophy friendly at the BigFellas Stadium. An almost full strength side for Hunslet,
The Hunslet Club has updated its weekly programme of fitness activities for adults in South Leeds in anticipation of a busy time with peoples’ New Years resolutions to keep fit and exercise. The club will be running Box Fit, Zumba, Body Conditioning, Football, Rugby, Legs Bums & Tums and Latin
Hunslet Hawks are delighted to unveil our new 2014 away kit. The away kit will feature a white shirt with a chocolate V, which is based on the Hunslet shirt worn in the famous 1965 Challenge Cup final, where Hunslet lost narrowly to Wigan. The 2014 season will see
Parents needing to get that last minute Christmas shopping done can drop the kids off for an exciting Activity Camp at the Hunslet Club on December 23rd. Lots of exciting things to do 9 till 3pm, anyone aged 5 to 14 is welcome to attend.
The annual Hunslet Club Christmas Party for the community takes places this Friday from 6pm. Santa will be once again be putting an appearance (which is very good of him to do at such a busy time of year!) Children £1 Adults £2 everyone welcome.
The Hunslet Club is set to host it’s annual Christmas shows this coming weekend, 7pm on Friday and Saturday Night and 2pm on Sunday. Music, dance, entertainment and all round Christmas cheer by the talented young people right here in South Leeds. Everyone welcome to attend.
Margaret Bingham and Andrea Edwards arrive early to the offices. We hear them first chatting and laughing away. “Oh, we’re a bit early but we can wait, you just get on with what your doing.” We are researching the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust for our community reporters course, and