What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. When someone is struggling, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. That’s why, this World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2026), local mental health organisations Leeds Mind, Touchstone, MindWell and Forum Central have teamed up to make it
It’s been requested for a while, and now it’s finally happening – Muay Thai is coming to The Hunslet Club. The Club is excited to welcome Declan Shipley, an experienced coach who competes in Muay Thai boxing himself. With a real passion for the sport, Declan can’t wait to get
There was a time when a teenage boy’s influences were fairly easy to identify. His dad. His mates. His football coach. Maybe a teacher. A footballer whose poster was stuck to his bedroom wall. Today, one of the most influential people in your son’s life might be somebody you have
Recently, I was sent some hair products by a company who asked me to try them and, hopefully, tell everyone how wonderful they were. Now, who doesn’t love a freebie? I was genuinely flattered to be asked and very excited when they arrived. I used them with great anticipation, fully
The NHS winter vaccination programme is stepping up across West Yorkshire, with eligible people being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them. The NHS will deliver thousands of free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to adult cohorts ahead of the colder months. People can get the flu vaccine if they:
As October begins, we start to experience all that autumn has got to offer. This is a season of recognising and marking both the departures and the arrivals taking place in the natural world around us. It’s not surprising therefore that this is a month of traditional festivals such as
I thought that this would be an appropriate follow on article to my September Mann’s article because both companies made similar products and started around the same time as James Hutchinson Mann and George Hutchinson Mann, James’s brother, was in partnership with Joseph Clayton of Clayton & Son Limited. George
Year 9 students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn School received an impactful message when guest speaker Alicia Manners delivered her acclaimed ‘One Punch’ assemblies in both schools on Thursday 17 September. The assembly formed part of a comprehensive personal development programme, designed to equip young people with the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Hunslet where The Church of the Nazarene host their monthly coffee morning with affordable breakfast on Saturday morning, 10am-12pm. Lupton Street, LS10 2QR. There will be a Councillor