What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The agenda for the next meeting of the Inner South Community Committee, made up of the nine Councillors for our three wards: Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at the United Reformed Church,
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magnificent ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas grotto has returned this weekend, with enchanting steam train-themed decorations adorning the centre with festive magic. Guests are immersed in the spectacle the moment they enter the centre, and are invited to follow the enchanted train track to meet Santa in
Do you remember the 1984-1985 miners’ strike? Did you take part or offer solidarity? This year is the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike and many people across West Yorkshire will be recalling their involvement or the involvement of their family. Leeds Trades Union Council are marking the anniversary with
Bookings are open, and selling fast, for the ever popular Santa Specials at Middleton Railway. The railway is currently closed during November as it prepares for Santa’s arrival. The Santa Special Trains start running on Sunday 1 December 2024. Each child aged up to 10 years inclusive for whom a
The NHS in West Yorkshire is encouraging people to stay well this winter to look after themselves, their loved ones, and busy NHS services. With colder weather comes increased health risks like nasty winter bugs and respiratory illnesses such as Covid-19, flu and RSV. Loneliness also increases during winter, particularly
On Tuesday (12 November 2024) White Rose Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday with a series of special events and guest feedback sessions aimed at raising awareness of sensory and accessibility challenges, and improving inclusivity across the centre. Purple Tuesday is an annual initiative dedicated to enhancing the customer experience
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 on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing,
Originally instituted to remember those lost in the First World War, Remembrance Sunday is held every year on the second Sunday in November, the closest Sunday to Armistice Day on 11 November. Today, the service commemorates the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian men and women of two
Leeds Community Foundation and 100% Digital Leeds award nine Community Organisations across Leeds with grants of up to £10,000 to help tackle inequalities around digital access thanks to money raised from the Leeds Digital Ball 2024. Approximately 13-19 million people aged 16+ in the UK are digitally excluded due to
Battle Scars is a small Leeds charity (no 1177020) supporting people of all ages and genders who self-harm as well as the people who support them (family, friends and professionals) with a large selection of easy-to-access peer support services. We’re unique because we are 100% survivor-led and run, have no