What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Middleton Railway have revealed that they are in the running for the prestigious Steam Railway magazine award from the Heritage Railway Association (HRA), but they need your help. They have been nominated, along with the Vintage Carriage Trust, for the overhaul of Manning Wardle 0-6-0 ‘Sir Berkeley’, which we reported
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the weeks beginning Monday 1 January 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Reserved Matters Application for Approval of
A horrid murder took place in Leeds in July 1840 and so far, no progress has been made towards solving it. The unfortunate victim was one William Reynolds Rotheray of about 20 years of age and a dealer in rags who resided alone in a house on Holbeck Lane. William
In an exhilarating and educational experience, students from Cockburn John Charles Academy embarked on a memorable residential trip to Bewerley Park, nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Nidderdale in North Yorkshire. This excursion, designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and personal growth, offered a diverse array of activities that tested the
Hunslet Rugby Foundation ran a football tournament on 29 Nivember for six of the primary schools they work with at Cockburn School’s all weather pitch. The schools taking part were: Clapgate, Low Road, Middleton St Mary’s, Strawberry Fields, Westwood and Windmill. Each school played four matches in a round robin.
Hunslet hope to build on last season’s impressive campaign as they prepare for the 2024 season with a new Coach and new hope. A second place finish in the league campaign, including a 100% home record, was the Parksiders’ highest position for 10 years. Unfortunately, a few injuries to key
The Hunslet Club youth club spreads holiday cheer with Christmas dinner event for senior citizens In the spirit of giving back to the community and enhancing intergenerational connections, The Hunslet Club senior youth club section organised a heartwarming Christmas dinner event for 60 senior citizens as part of their final
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the weeks beginning Monday 11 December 2023. Click on the description to see the full application: Replacement of existing external facade cladding
Percy R Wood Funeral Service in Hunslet will be installing their Memory Christmas Tree in their our garden on Balm Road next week. If you have someone special you would like to remember this Christmas, please get in touch to place a memory bauble on the tree. If you hung
This Sunday (17 December 2023), our two donkeys will journey through the streets of Hunslet as part of a Christmas Celebration with a difference – and you have chance to be part of it! The event has been arranged by Hunslet Gathering – Hunslet’s new Anglican church in Hunslet. Throughout