What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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,
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 back in Cross Flatts Park where the monthly handmade and homemade food and craft market returns after a
White Rose Shopping Centre is honouring God’s own county this Yorkshire Day with a market celebrating Yorkshire-based crafters and makers, hosted in the centre this weekend from Saturday 30 July – Monday 1 August. The three-day Yorkshire Makers Market will include stalls such as: Laser Hand Crafts‘ handmade bespoke gifts Fairburn
Hunslet RLFC are working with social investment firm Advantage 42 on ambitious plans which would see £10-12 million invested at the John Charles Centre for Sport (JCCS) to refurbish facilities and support community sport in South Leeds. The club is in talks with Leeds City Council, which if successful, would