What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
An ancient bear which roamed the UK thousands of years ago is among the fearsome prehistoric predators whose remains are being conserved by experts in Leeds. Excavated from the depth of an Irish cave in the 1860s, the impressive skull once belonged to a huge type of extinct brown bear
South Leeds lad Grayson Caley may be just sixteen but he’s busy two evenings a week instructing adults preparing for a charity amateur MMA event while himself following a rigorous training programme designed to make him the professional fighter he’s dedicated to becoming. “I train most days a week at
People across Leeds are being encouraged to donate unwanted winter coats and clothing as the Leeds Winter Coat Appeal returns for its fourth year. The Leeds Winter Coat Appeal, run by Wear and Share Leeds, is back again and asking residents, community groups and businesses across the city to donate
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at The Hunslet Club, where the Big Bike Fix will be on Saturday morning 10am-12pm. Bring in your bikes for free bike repairs. The Hunslet Club is on Hillidge
When visiting a local supermarket the other day, I was greeted with a huge display of pumpkins. No doubt some will be sold for food but I suspect the majority will be sold to make Halloween lanterns in time for Halloween festivities at the end of the month. When I
As well as been a popular Mental Health Peer Support Group we have been looking into developing a space to relax in a different environment. Mental Health Peer Support Group is a peer to peer led support group. We aim to offer support through sharing the personal experiences of the
Leeds Sanctuary, West Yorkshire Citizens and St Luke’s Church Holbeck recently brought people from across LS10 and LS11 together to enjoy an International Meal, celebrating culture and community in the area. Guests were invited to bring and share dishes representing their cultures, backgrounds and traditions, creating a vibrant feast that
The Hunslet Club is getting ready for October half term with a packed week of activities for children and young people, with sport, dance, art, games and plenty of Halloween fun planned across the Club. Running from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, the programme gives young people the chance
Researchers from the University of Leeds are looking for volunteers for an air quality monitoring project. They are looking for citizen scientists to host air quality sensors and join workshops, to understand how polluted our air is in Leeds, and what we can do about it. This resident (pictured) on
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week with the Middleton Pop Up Market. You’ll find lots of lovely handmade items including clothing, jewelery, soaps and food; all made by local people at Middleton Park Circus from