What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Frustration with dog fouling in south Leeds continues to be a hot topic as our Scoop It Up campaign ramps up a gear. One person from Belle Isle, who wishes to remain anonymous, told South Leeds Life they had problems with dog fouling. They added: “We have a communal garden
Come and join the fun at a free family sports day in Middleton on Saturday. It will take place by the pond in Middleton Park, with a number of stalls in the area under the trees. Local clubs will be there to introduce themselves to the community. There will also
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick on other blogs and websites: Supermarket giant Asda could be about to buy the Tetley’s brewery site in Hunslet, Jonathan Brown at the YEP understands. In other news, the Old Peacock on Elland Road has closed its doors due to
Supermarket giant Asda has submitted revised plans for its long-delayed store in Middleton. Back in February it was revealed that the store, which originally received planning permission in 2010, would be open by November 2013. But the controversial development has been dogged by delays, including wrangles over land ownership, the
Flummoxed by Facebook, baffled by blogs and tasered (?!) by Twitter? The next Leeds Social Media Surgery is on hand to help tomorrow (Wednesday 13th June), from 6-8pm at The Round Foundry Media Centre in Holbeck. Please register on the Social Media Surgery website if you’d like to attend, http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/leeds. It’s open
Police are appealing for information to trace a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from her home in Belle Isle. Amy McMahon was last seen in Belle Isle at about 10am on Monday, May 28. She has contacted her grandmother a number of times since she went missing and is believed
Theatre company Oddsocks are back for the 6th year in Middleton Park, bringing more laughs and mayhem. This year Julius Caesar gets the Oddsocks treatment! Come along next Tuesday, June 19, 7pm and bring a picnic, a blanket, chair, brolly and warm clothes, then sit back and enjoy the fun. Click here
If you’ve ever fancied giving rugby a go, here’s your chance. People from across south Leeds are invited to a special rugby taster session at Windmill Primary School in Belle Isle this week. Coaches from Hunslet Hawks will also be present. See the poster below for more: [scribd id=96422390
South Leeds Youth Theatre has been invited to perform at Leeds Carriage Works on 9th July, 7pm, writes youth theatre directors Sara Allkins and Michelle Cunningham. We have been working very hard since January exploring ideas around the Olympics and being part the Cultural Olympiad. On the very day the
[slideshow]There may have been the odd blustery shower, but that didn’t stop thousands ofr people of all backgrounds from South Leeds and beyond enjoying the 18th Beeston Festival this afternoon. Opened by Hilary Benn MP, the event boasted dozens of stalls from local groups, organisations and businesses, as well as raffles, tombolas