What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Yorkshire Water has announced that it will introduce a hosepipe ban from Friday 26 August 2022. Yorkshire Water’s director of water, Neil Dewis, said: “Parts of Yorkshire have seen the lowest rainfall since our records began more than 130 years ago. The hot, dry, weather means that Yorkshire’s rivers are
White Rose Shopping Centre will be welcoming a new opening this autumn: The Scribbling Mill, a Wetherspoon pub. The Scribbling Mill will be located in The Village, White Rose’s outdoor leisure area, allowing visitors to enjoy al fresco food and drinks. The pub’s name is inspired by the history and
Gideon from Middleton Primary School in Beeston is amongst 12 candidates for the position of Leeds Children’s Mayor. Earlier this year children in Year 5 were encouraged to write a manifesto setting out a project that they would implement if elected by the young people of the city. Gideon wants
In recent months, the art departments at Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School have been working alongside Year 8 and Year 7 to design and decorate sculptures exploring Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africa. The World Reimagined is a UK-wide art education project featuring globally-recognised artists which aims to transform
The search is on to find 1001 Stories that will reveal the hidden stories of Leeds people, as told by the city’s over 60s. From treasured memories of lost friends, the kindness of a helpful neighbour, a turning point in a working life, a significant moment in a family holiday
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week in Holbeck Cemetery (Beeston Road) where you can learn traditional scything on Saturday from 10am. The Beeston &
New classes have been added to Active Leeds‘ programme in South Leeds for older people and those with health conditions. Staying active has many benefits, improving both your health and mental wellbeing. This range of classes is designed to help anyone who wants to be a little more active, improve
Nominations are now open for Leeds City Council’s Compassionate City Awards. The provisional date for the awards ceremony has been booked for Thursday 1 December 2022. Now in their sixth year, the awards celebrate the positive and compassionate work that individuals, community groups and organisations do every day to make
With the summer holidays in full swing we’ve gathered together details of activities going on around South Leeds to keep your children occupied and perhaps provide them with some new experiences. Some activities may be already fully booked, so check with the provider before turning up. We feel sure we’ve
Health for All’s Inspiring Futures project has continued to grow, supporting young people of South Leeds from Chinese, Eastern European and Bangladeshi backgrounds. The Project, funded by Children in Need and the Youth Futures foundation, is aimed to support young people in overcoming challenges through workshops, group sessions, events, 1:1s,