What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As we draw closer to Christmas we have another weekend packed with community events. Sunday (9 December 2018) will see the St Anthony’s Christmas Fayre in the church hall at the top of Old Lane (12-4pm). The Fayre includes crafts, gifts and candy stalls plus of course Santa’s grotto. Refreshments
The Middleton Elderly Aid Christmas Fayre, was in full swing when I arrived just after 10am on Saturday (1 December 2018). I guess about 100 people were out to enjoy the bargains on offer, as well as tombola, plants for sale and goods made by the craft club. Also
What could be more exciting for children at this time of year than a ride on a steam train and a present from Santa? Middleton Railway is preparing to launch its ever popular Santa Specials on Saturday (1 December 2018). Trains run each Saturday and Sunday through to Sunday 23
It might still be November, but Christmas is definitely on its way and communities around South Leeds are preparing to switch on their own local Christmas Lights. Here’s a full rundown: Belle Isle Join ward Councillors Judith Blake, Kim Groves and Paul Truswell at 3:30pm on Monday 26 November at
Middleton Elderly Aid Our Xmas raffle is on sale at our Social centre now £1.00 a strip of tickets. There are 45 prizes and will be drawn at our Xmas Fayre at 1.00pm on 1st December. More information at middletonelderlyaid.org.uk
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 week beginning 12 November 2018: T1 Willow – Reduce to a 8 ft stump. T2 Willow – Cut back to boundary
Welcome to the second News Café at Middleton Elderly Aid and Is held every Thursday from 9an to 11am. Here is what 2 of the centres members have to say Mavis, says, “I moved to Middleton in 2008 into sheltered Housing and joined Middleton Elderly Aid. The best
Middleton Elderly Aid & 100% Digital Leeds team up to help members improve digital skills. Middleton Elderly Aid is a charity promoting independence amongst the over-60s living in Middleton, Leeds. They do fantastic work and provide a huge range of services and activities for local older people such as lunch clubs,
On Friday (9 November 2018) a new facility was opened at Broomfield South Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) in Belle Isle. Here staff member Charlotte Gray-Sharp who led the project, tells the story of Broomfield Bus. Back at the start of 2017 the idea was hatched to have a unique
The Middleton Railway is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a “Highly Commended” certificate for “Small Attraction of the Year” category in the Visit Yorkshire White Rose Awards for 2018. The judges commented: “The building in which the Trust is housed is modern, light and welcoming, ideally suited