What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Families are invited on an epic Mongolian adventure this summer (Wednesday 22 July – Monday 31 August) at the Royal Armouries Museum in Hunslet, near Leeds Dock. The Royal Armouries dock-side tiltyard, known for hosting legendary jousts, is being brought to life this summer with daily live Mongolian horse shows.
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start in Beeston where St Andrew’s Community Centre on Cardinal Road (LS11 8AG) is holding a Summer Fun Day to raise funds to replace the roof on Saturday 10am-4pm. Stalls, bingo, face
Hunslet Nelson were crowned Bradford Premier League Bentley Blast T20 Group B champions after producing a superb all-round performance to defeat Heckmondwike and Carlinghow by 94 runs in Sunday’s final at Gipsy Lane. Batting first after winning the toss, Nelson made an explosive start through Andy McIntosh, whose 31 from
On Monday (13 July 2026), Leeds celebrated a remarkable milestone: 400 years since the city received its first Royal Charter from King Charles I. The Charter of 1626 marked an important moment in Leeds’ development, granting the town a greater degree of self-governance and laying foundations for the civic institutions
Volcano Falls Adventure Golf, the latest immersive entertainment destination from Funstation, has officially opened at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. Building on more than 20 years of creating memorable leisure experiences across the UK, the new venue combines adventure golf, electric darts and a licensed bar under one roof.
The marquee is at the heart of The Great Middleton Park Show every year, displaying the skills and talents of local people. From the giant marrows to the beautiful home-grown flowers on one side to the art, craft, photography and home produce on the other side, the tables are brimming
Beeston-based, fifth-generation bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, is launching The Wildwood Collection – a new range designed to offer an accessible introduction to its handcrafted mattresses, combining natural comfort, expert craftsmanship and exceptional value. Inspired by the calm and character of the woodland, The Wildwood Collection comprises three turn-free mattresses, each reflecting
The following services running through South Leeds will see changes come into operation on Sunday 31 August 2025 as described. To find full details and new timetables please go to: www.wymetro.com/buses 61 61A St James’s Hospital • East End Park • Hunslet Shopping Centre • John Charles Centre This
Health and care partners across West Yorkshire are encouraging parents and carers to make sure their children are protected against measles and other serious childhood illnesses by catching up on any missed vaccinations. The call comes as the NHS launches a new vaccination campaign aimed at children aged from 12
I recently read Christa Ackroyd`s column in the Yorkshire Post when she and her friend Carol Vorderman deplored a recent bi-election candidate`s attack on the position of women in our society. It made me think of my life of how I and thousands of other girls and women in Leeds