Updated: Chloe Parrish found safe and well
The Acre Court Macmillan coffee morning
On the advice of the lovely Alison (Acre Court Manager) I went along to the Acre Court Macmillan coffee morning to raise funds for of course, Macmillan Cancer Support Nurses. I have a lot of time for the nurses who looked after me and my parents, when they were dying
Ken’s move to Acre Court
On Monday (9 October 2017) I will have been in my new flat at Acre Court for 3 weeks. Acre Court was built in 1990, so it’s very modern. I moved from Belle Isle TMO sheltered housing, where I’ve lived and met many new friends over the last 6 years.
Video: DAZL at Sharp Lane Community Centre
Sharp Lane Community Group’s autumn event on Saturday (30 September 2017) was a great success raising over £500 for the group. A packed community centre was entertained by DAZL‘s various dance groups showing their skills. As well as a buffet, there was a tombola, cake and nearly new stall too.
Middleton Railway unveils new loco
The Middleton Railway has announced the arrival of a new locomotive. Mersey Docks & Harbour Board No 45 [HCD1373/65] has been transferred to Middleton by the Sentinel Diesel Preservation Group, based on the East Somerset Railway, as they wish to see it preserved and operated in the city of its
Cockburn School celebrates excellent exam results
Students from Cockburn School achieved excellent results this summer against a national and local backdrop that saw exams get harder with students sitting for the first time the new more challenging and rigorous GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and Mathematics and the introduction of 9 -1 grades. The school
Middleton community camp 2017
Last month saw the fourth annual Community Camp in Middleton Park, with 45 local residents camping overnight together on the weekend of 16 and 17 September 2017 in the park. Here’s Olga Deumeni Torres’ (aged 11) account: I have been participating in this event for four years, and each year
Credit Union Christmas Loans event
Thanks to the support of local members on the Inner South Community Committee, an event is being held to assist people to manage their finances in the run up to Christmas. The Credit Union Christmas Loans event is being held on Thursday 21 September, between 9.30am and 1.30pm, at Middleton
Cockburn’s call for creative primary pupils
Cockburn School (Specialist Status in Performing Arts) offers unique opportunities in the Performing Arts for 2018 admissions Cockburn School are encouraging children with creative talents to make it their number one choice as they apply for secondary school places. Cockburn School are delivering a new specialist programme for pupils who
Middleton retail park refused by planners
Developers are considering an appeal after Leeds City Council last week (8 September 2017) refused planning permission for a new retail park in Middleton eleven months after the application was submitted. Located at the former Benyon Centre site, just off Middleton Ring Road, the plans were put forward by joint