What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The first dead-icated employment scheme of its kind in the UK starts on Friday (18 October 2019) coinciding with the release of Zombieland: Double Tap. Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has today announced the introduction of a zombie employment scheme across 12 of its cinemas in the UK and
Leeds Libraries are the places to go to learn digital skills during Get Online Week 2019, a national initiative encouraging people to take part in the digital world. With public access computers available at South Leeds’ four libraries and a skilled staff team, the library service is well placed to
UPDATE: Jack Hirst has been found safe and well Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing in Leeds. Jack Hirst, aged 22, from Hunslet, was last seen in City Square at about 11am today (14 October 2019) and there are concerns for
A new book which aims to warn children, and their parents, about the dangers of loan sharks was launched on Friday (11 October 2019) at New Bewerley Community School in Beeston. As we reported last December, Leeds City Council’s Dewsbury Road Community Hub was awarded a grant by the England
On Monday 16 September, a Councillor from The Gambia met the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Eileen Taylor, at the Civic Hall. Councillor Sainey Kanuteh from Basse Area council was welcomed by Councillor Mohammad Iqbal (Hunslet & Riverside Ward) who led the delegation including Assan Jaiteh, Ajie Fatou Jeng Secka
Anyone interested in learning more about alcohol and drugs is welcome to attend a free event in Beeston on Thursday (17 October 2019). Forward Leeds are offering an event at the Hamara Centre, on Tempest Road in Beeston, providing information and advice around alcohol and other drugs. Bill Owen of
I am writing this article with the rain pouring down outside and it is already dark – it seems as though all the engagement and community events that we attended during the summer are now just a distant memory! With the change in weather I feel it is important to
On Tuesday (8 October 2019) I was fortunate enough to be invited to go to view the exclusive premiere of Mushy Lyrically Speaking at the newly refurbished Leeds Playhouse. I was not disappointed. I was already a fan of the main character based on the real life student Musharaf ‘Mushy’
Leeds Libraries is abolishing all fines and ID requirements, making it even easier for local residents to access their services and enjoy everything from free resources to inspiring activities. From 7 October, as National Libraries Week kicks off, all members returning overdue books will benefit from a ‘fines amnesty’, with
Trojan Horse is a play that explains the story of what happened between Birmingham schools and the government. The play concerns allegations about teachers having terrorism and extremist plots. It explores the intertwined themes of extremism, ideology, education, Islam, terrorism, and religion. I think that it is really good that