What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
There has been a host of Christmas activities over the last week and South Leeds Life reporters have there to capture the excitement. [slideshow_deploy id=’21221′] Photos by: Lucy Potter, Stephen Williamson and Jeremy Morton Last Wednesday (4 December 2013) saw children from the local primary schools join with residents
A South Leeds sports club has found itself on the frontline of fighting for trans-gender rights. The Sun carried the story today (9 December 2013) that Aeris Houlihan has been barred by the FA from playing in Sunday League matches for Middleton Park FC. Aeris was born male, but
Heather Wagstaff from Middleton, was absolutely delighted to not only win a national volunteering award – but to have it presented by her hero, BBC Countryfile presenter and native Yorkshireman, John Craven! Heather was nominated by The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre for the Big Lottery and
I was now about 7 or 8 years of age and moved up to Hunslet Carr Primary School. The School lessons changed to more English and Maths. History, Physical Education and Science were all now added. I remember Science was my best subject. More sport was now being played. Rugby,
Residents in Middleton took the opportunity to join a Big Conversation with Hilary Benn MP on Friday (29 November 2013). There was a lot of criticism for BT and their poor performance in providing fast broadband internet access to the area. After much lobbying by residents, Councillors and the
Recruitment has started for the new Aldi store at Middleton Park Circus which is due to open in March 2014. South Leeds Life has seen job adverts for Store Assistants and Store Assistants, although these are not yet on the Aldi, or Employment Leeds websites. Both posts are for
Christmas lights are coming to South Leeds and plans have been finalised for the big switch on. The lights have been paid for by the Inner South Area Committee and local councillors will be present at each event. Middleton Wednesday 4 December at 3:30pm, Middleton Circus Belle Isle Thursday
Middleton Railway, another Friend of South Leeds Life, will be running their popular Santa Stream Trains again throughout December. You’re advised to book now to avoid disappointment! The trains run every Saturday and Sunday starting on 1 December, with a special service on Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24 December. Santa
A Leeds man has learned the hard way that business and flytipping do not make good bedfellows. Jonathan Jeffers of Fenton Place, Middleton, pleaded and was found guilty of dumping waste at Leeds Magistrates court last week. Jeffers was fined £600 and ordered to pay costs of £667.86 plus
The Hunslet Club is set to launch Latin Fusion Dance Classes for adults this coming Friday evening, (6:30 till 7:30) a fantastic opportunity for any adults wanting to learn favourite Latin Dance styles as seen on Saturday night tv! Come on your own or bring a partner, all ages welcome.