What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This in from the good folks at Middleton Railway today: We will be operating on Wednesdays throughout August starting from Wednesday 25th July. The first train will depart from Moor Road at 11:00 and run every 40 minutes until 15:00. Everyone over 3 years of age pays £2.50 and everyone
On 14th and 21st August at Middleton Methodist Church, we will be holding a uniform exchange for local school uniforms. writes Deacon Al Henry. Have you got any uniform which your child has grown out of? Do you need some uniform? Has your child left school and no longer needs
An annual craft, flower and produce show in Middleton Park will be showcasing the skills and talents of all in Middleton. The show, run by the Friends of Middleton Park group, will be held on Sunday, September 9, from 1.30pm to 4pm. There will be live music, birds of prey, pony
Stuck for something to do this summer? Here’s the latest events in Middleton Park for August, courtesy the Friends of Middleton Park group. Every Sunday up to 30th September, the Friends will be in the park, from 2 – 4pm. All events will be close to the car park/Lakeside Centre
As the news agenda slows down during the summer holidays – it’s called the ‘silly season’ in the press – we decided to try out a new, cleaner and fresher look for our blog. We hope it’ll make our posts easier to read. What do you think? Is it better
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick this week from other websites and blogs. The YEP reports on a good news story that a Leeds businessman is pumping £500,000 into turning a formerly notorious pub on Dewsbury Road into an Asian supermarket. Sad to see the negative tone of some
Here’s the sixth and final part of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, focuses on Tenants Hall. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqldMKrhRj4&w=560&h=315]
The Friends of Middleton Park group are holding an interesting event this coming weekend but could do with your help: On 29th July we are celebrating Yorkshire Day in Middleton Park. We would appreciate any donations of homemade cakes, biscuits or buns. (all the better for being made in Yorkshire!).
Here’s part five of the Middleton Life local history project’s oral history film. This part, which sees local residents interview each other on their memories and history of the area, focuses on industry and transport. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UElZvrtMbGs&w=560&h=315]
The number 86 bus route – operated by First Leeds – runs right through the heart of south leeds – but according to one report, it’s becoming increasingly unreliable. Local resident Enrico Giacani has reported the problem to the Fix My Transport website. He said: “Every day the bus is