What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
During one weekend in November some people set fire to a industrial waste bin that belonged to Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre Middleton Elderly Aid Centre, in Middleton. The melted mess of the bin had been discovered on the Monday morning when staff turned up for work at the centre
Plans for a £15 million retail park in Middleton have moved a step closer to reality after councillors insisted that the scheme be approved. Meeting yesterday (20 December 2018) members of the South & West Plans Panel said they wanted to approve the proposals, which would create 140 jobs –
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 10 December 2018: 4m single storey rear extension, 3.6m to ridge height and 2.55m to eaves 11 Jessamine Avenue
Yorkshire Dance has announced the launch of DANCE ON, a new series of dance classes for older adults in Leeds and Bradford, including one in Middleton. Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Acre Road, Leeds, LS10 4LF Mondays from 7 January 2019 2.00pm – 3.00pm The first session is free then
This year’s Christmas Show at Cockburn School: Fame The Musical, opened tonight (11 December 2018). South Leeds Life went along to the dress rehearsal for a sneak peek and to interview some of the principal actors. The show runs until Friday (14 December) and some tickets are still available, contact
Charlies-Angel-Centre Foundation is hosting their annual Christmas memorial service for bereaved parents and families on Thursday (13 December 2018) at St Cross church in Middleton. The doors open at 6:30pm and the service starts at 7pm. Windmill Primary School choir will open the service followed by Rev Andy Myers, the
Councillors unveiled a memorial stone yesterday (8 December 2018) remembering the service personnel who served at the Middleton airfield during the First World War from 1916-18. The granite plaque was donated by the Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust and is dedicated “to all units and personnel based here.” Father Andy
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