Active Mums & Bumps in Middleton
Belle Isle TMO A great free activity for new or expectant Mums.
Fracking coming to Knostrop?
I went along to Hunslet Carr Residents Association meeting. Held on the first Thursday of the month. Normally don’t go into much talking in the meeting, but thought I would give my view on 2 subjects that came up. Number 1 was Fracking coming to Knostrop? A guy came to
Middleton Park in the snow
I took my camera to Middleton Park this morning to take some photos of the snow. I hope you enjoy them. [slideshow_deploy id=’55359′] We would love to see your snow photos! Please email your photos to info@southleedslife.com and we’ll publish a selection of the best shots.
Controversy over Middleton pub site plans
Middleton residents met with Councillors last week to discuss their concerns about the redevelopment of the Omnibus public house on Throstle Road North. A planning application to convert the building into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been submitted by the new owners, PCC Construction (Yorkshire) Ltd. The plans
Video: Crowds enjoy Middleton Park bonfire and fireworks 2016
Crowds flocked to Middleton Park this evening (Friday 4 November 2016) for the annual bonfire and fireworks display. The free event was organised by Leeds City Council and sponsored by the White Rose Shopping Centre. The fireworks display was set off by competition winner Jermaine Burwell with help from Councillors
Digging into a medal mystery
Back in July we reported that the Wright family had been reunited with their grandfather’s World War 1 medals, thanks to Conrad Buckley from Middleton Primary School. Intrigued by his story, we took the case to Julie Holmes who runs the Ancestry Group at BITMO’s GATE. Using various online resources
When is the Middleton Park bonfire?
Once again Leeds City Council is organising a free public bonfire and firework display in Middleton Park. The event, sponsored by White Rose Shopping Centre, takes place on Friday (4 November 2016). The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will start at 7:30pm. For safety reasons, please
Tom the Viking victorious again
Local man Tom ‘The Viking’ Crosby was in action at this month’s WFMC (World Fightsport and Martial Arts Council) World Championships in Manchester, and picked up two more world titles to add to his collection. As previously reported in South Leeds Life (here and here), 28-year-old Tom was born and
Leeds South and East Foodbank Please donate
Kim Groves Middleton, Leeds Leeds South and East Foodbank are Experience huge spikes in numbers all donations would be greatly appreciated. Stock is running out so thanks to those Schools who kindly donated this week. Many people visiting Foodbanks are employed and on zero hour contracts ( waiting at the
Middleton St Mary’s wins Play More award
Middleton St Mary’s Nursery in Leeds has been chosen to receive hundreds of pounds worth of new play equipment thanks to Sudocrem’s national campaign, called Play More. One of the oldest nurseries in Leeds, established in 1971, St Mary’s is one of the lucky 10 to win after nearly 1,000