What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
On Tuesday evening, on what would have been my mother’s 99th birthday, I went to see Oddsocks Theatre Company perform their production of A Comedy of Errors in Middleton Park. The weather was perfect for the outdoor event and families and friends congregated in front of the new bandstand/stage.
Aire Valley Homes will be holding a House Exchange event on Monday 15th July at Middleton Community Centre from 3-5pm. Carla Yeomans from Aire Valley Homes said: “This is an ideal opportunity for people with spare bedrooms; families who are experiencing overcrowding; or anyone who’s interested in swapping their
Middleton Leisure Centre has undergone a major refurbishment and is now open for business again. [slideshow_deploy id=’17555′] The centre’s swimming pool was closed in September 2011 as part of the Council’s review of sports facilities around the city. Funding was found from moneys paid by developers as part
‘I think that I shall never see: A poem lovely as a tree.’ As a golf hacker (first class) I’m not so sure. I have never had the run of a golf ball interrupted by a poem. In a recent round with Invisible Andy I managed to hit a
The ever popular Hunslet Club Youth Club section, which regularly attracts 70+ people from across South Leeds on a Wednesday night is now expanding to be open on Friday nights as well. If you’re between 8 and 16 and want somewhere to hang out with friends, make new ones, try
The Friends of Middleton Park are proud to announce the return of Oddsocks Theatre Company, performing another of their dramatic and hilarious renditions of Shakespeare’s plays, writes FOMP trustee Frances Jones. The event takes place on Tuesday 9th July at 7pm and is completely FREE. The audience is invited to
A local history group has launched a new website chronicling the history of Middleton. Middleton Life group, which is made up of local history buffs, has launched its new website to highlight some of their work, which includes a permanent exhibition at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre. Group members are
Fancy seeing inside a medieval barn in South Leeds and learn a little about its history and the work to preserve it? Just a reminder that the Friends of Stank Hall Barn’s July event is less than a couple of weeks away. The Stank Hall Barn Revealed event is on
Local woman Tracy has lost over 2 stone in weight and has landed herself a dream job as a Slimming World consultant at the age of 49. Tracy had been overweight most of her adult life, with low self esteem and very little confidence, but all that changed when
Now where were we? Ah, yes at Middleton Park with Andy and Bob. The 8th hole is the longest on the course – a splendid 466 yard hole that doglegs to the left. I hit a half reasonable drive, which landed in some snow. Boring Bob hit his usual