What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
When the easing of Covid-19 restrictions began in May, friends could finally arrange to meet up again, as socialising inside restaurants and bars returned. Sports fans eager to attend large events got the green light, and long-awaited hugs were blissfully exchanged. Much of the nation breathed a collective sigh of
Beeston & Holbeck Ward Update: Community engagement and supporting local business has continued to be the theme for Councillors representing the Beeston, Cottingley and Holbeck. We know that there has been some frustration with encampments set up by those in the traveling community on public land, in terms of location
Be Curious is Leeds University’s annual research open event, which aims to showcase how research here at Leeds is making a world of difference to people’s lives. Launching on Monday (5 July 2021) this year’s Be Curious promises to be an online extravaganza! Join us across the 10-day festival as
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. After a year of cancelled events it’s great to see Holbeck Gala going ahead on Saturday. As usual it will take place
We have been distributing copies of the July newspaper to venues around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (Thursday 1 July 2021). Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Co-op, Middleton Asda and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
Do you have school uniform that your children have grown out of? Or maybe you need the next size up? Zero Waste Leeds have been championing the cause in the city of School Uniform exchanges in an effort to save the planet, and also your money! A uniform exchange group
The recent fire at the Blue residential block by Granary Wharf was a chilling reminder of the risk of fire in high rise buildings. This block has some cladding problems, although it seems they were not involved in the fire. Thankfully the West Yorkshire Fire Service arrived extremely quickly, put
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Over the past couple of weeks it has finally felt like summer has arrived. The warmer weather has been lovely for us all to get outside and to ensure everyone keeps safe West Yorkshire Police have launched our Enjoy Summer Safely campaign. This campaign will raise awareness of crimes such
As part of our South Leeds Goes To The Playhouse partnership, we have two free tickets for Piaf at Leeds Playhouse on Monday 26 July 2021. Piaf is Pam Gems’ sensational musical play exploring the life of Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf. Featuring unforgettable songs like ’La Vie en Rose’, ’Hymne à l’amour’ and ’Non,