What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Five students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, all participating in the LUFC Inspires Programme, recently had the unique opportunity to attend a special Black History Month event at Elland Road, hosted by the Leeds United Foundation. This event celebrated the contributions of individuals in sports and beyond, providing a platform
The Lord Mayors of Leeds and Bradford were on hand at Middleton Railway on Saturday (26 October 2024) for the formal handing over of Leeds-built locomotive ‘Hawarden’. As we previously reported when the locomotive arrived in January this year, Hawarden was built in 1899 by Hudswell Clarke & Co in
High-tech 3D scans have revealed the intricate inner workings of the world’s oldest model locomotive for the first time in more than 200 years. Leeds Industrial Museum’s incredible miniature recreation of a pioneering early steam locomotive recently underwent a detailed CT X-Ray survey using sophisticated equipment at the University of
Gascoigne House is holding its first Christmas Fair on Thursday 7 November, 11am-2pm. Tables cost just £10, call 0113 535 0010, or email: enquiries@leeds.gov.uk to book your table.
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (27 October 2024) entitled Death in the Park. Middleton Park in South Leeds, famous for its magnificent semi-ancient woodlands, early coal mining remains and historic railway, has been the scene of many deaths in
The Leeds Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Service, based at Aire Court in Middleton, temporarily closed to new referrals from 11 October 2024 in response to unsustainable levels of demand, and to work with partners to develop a new care pathway that meets that demand. The service currently has
St Cross Church, Middleton, have recently celebrated the licensing of the Revd Olasupo Ogunyinka as their Interim Priest in Charge. The service for Revd Supo took place on Tuesday, September 24, and was conducted by the Ven Paul Ayers, Archdeacon of Leeds. During the service Revd Supo was commended by
Middleton Woods Parkrun Event 256, and 20th Parkrun Birthday. As October rolled in, we were treated to a mildly warm autumnal putting as we welcomed 71 people to our beautiful parkrun who ran, jogged and walked the course. 19 of you were first timers (we do hope you enjoyed and
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy got language learning off to a flying start this academic year as they celebrated European Day of Languages on 26 September. Students have been engaging in the Spanish curriculum, celebrating the range and diversity of languages spoken throughout Europe and spoken in school. Year 10 student
Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am