What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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. It’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre’s Open Day on Saturday 7 September, 11am-4pm. Enjoy nature walks, activities and refreshments at the award-winning eco-building
Drug use, drug dealing and the problems that come with them are not new to South Leeds, but it feels like it’s been getting worse over the last few months. South Leeds Life is aware of several local neighbourhoods that have been significantly impacted so this month, we spoke with
First of all, my thanks to everyone who supported me in the recent general election.It is a great honour and a privilege to have been re-elected as your MP – on this occasion for the new constituency of Leeds South – but whether you voted for me, voted for another
Slung Low, Holbeck’s own theatre, are hosting four events this month: The Lodger is a new work about home and belonging. A restless deer leaves home, running into the unknown. This thought provoking, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious tale follows the deer’s journey as it encounters a menagerie of characters, all
We have been distributing copies of our September newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 September 2024). Copies are available from various food shops including Dewsbury Road Tesco and Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
August saw the successful opening of the new Revive charity superstore in Hunslet, with thousands of items sold in just the first week. Revive – a social enterprise partnership between local charities SLATE and St Vincent de Paul – works closely with Leeds City Council to save hundreds of tons
With the new school year just around the corner, parents across the UK are beginning the annual task of ensuring their little ones are fully equipped. However, the prospect of paying hundreds of pounds for school uniforms and new equipment is likely to be giving many parents sleepless nights, especially
On Sunday 15 September the first LS11 Yard Sale will be held in South Leeds. Yard sales are like car-boot or table-top sales, but spread around a community: anyone can hold a stall outside their home, during the event. It’s an opportunity for local people to sell unwanted items, and
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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 this week in Holbeck, where the Tower Works Street Fest is already in full swing. With some of the very