What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work has started to create a new rugby and football pitch and tennis courts for Cockburn School in Beeston. The project, on land next to the school that was formerly part of South Leeds Golf Club, has proved controversial with residents objecting to the loss of wildlife habitat and the
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 20 February 2023: Demolition of two existing buildings and construction of one industrial building, with ancillary first floor
You don’t usually expect to find night club security men in a church. But the leaders of Middleton Park Baptist church think otherwise. “That’s exactly who Jesus would talk to!” they say “ because he was always looking out for the people on the edges in need of hope.” So
Carol Hirst, is a member of Middleton Elderly Aid‘s Arm in Arm Walking Group. The group walk from Middleton Elderly Aid’s Social Centre on Acre Road every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30pm for a two hour walk. Carol says: “I have resumed my walks with the Arm in Arm Walking
The Middleton Railway is delighted to announce its Youth Team has been shortlisted in the Heritage Railway Association annual awards. A new category for 2023, the ‘Rising Stars’ Award recognises the achievements of an organisation or group that is less than ten years old. The Youth Team has been running
Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms including John Charles Centre for Sport and Middleton Leisure Centre in South Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions.
Middleton Railway will reopen on Saturday 1 April 2023 with our annual ‘Community Day’. This is an opportunity for local groups to bring a stall and advertise their activities and we would like community groups to contact us: admin@middletonrailway.org.uk if you would like to bring a stand. Admission to this
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 6 February 2023: Determination for the installation of roof mounted solar PV equipment Clapgate Primary School 10 Cranmore
The Friends of Middleton Park 2023 guided walks start this coming Sunday (12 February 2023) with the second walk on Sunday 5 March. These Winter Guided Walks will take in different parts of this very large Park depending on the weather, and the conditions under foot. Middleton Woods can be
The Cracked Pot Cafe in Middleton has launched a ‘Pay It Forward’ scheme to support people who are struggling in the current cost of living crisis. Customers are encouraged to pay it forward by paying for an extra hot drink, sandwich or meal when they pay for their own order.