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. We start this week at Beeston In Bloom’s plant sale which takes place on Saturday morning between 10am and 12am at the
I much enjoyed my visit to the Middleton Railway on the occasion of their recent open day. As ever, the volunteers had put on a wonderful demonstration of the living history that embodies the Trust. One of the display items that caught my eye was a Potts station clock, complete
We have been distributing copies of our May newspaper to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (2 May 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
Voters in Leeds are encouraged to make their mark by taking part in the local and regional elections this week. Polling stations across Leeds will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday (2 May 2024) for everyone registered who has not already voted by post to support their candidates
The young people of south Leeds are achieving excellent exam results and attending schools that have been judged by Ofsted to be some of the best in the country. According to government progress data for the academic year 2022-2023, these secondary schools rank as “above average” for pupils achieving over
Hunslet Rugby Foundation goes from strength to strength, but it’s not just about rugby Hunslet Rugby Foundation is approaching its 10th anniversary. Often the clue’s in the title, but Michael Nuttall, the Foundation’s manager, is worried that people don’t realise how much work they do beyond rugby. On Thursdays and
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 Beeston where Leeds Dads will be holding another free Soft Play session, 10am-12pm on Saturday morning at
Nearly 400 inspirational Leeds women, voted for by members of the public and many connected to South Leeds, are being celebrated with a new sculpture in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Created by artist, Pippa Hale, ‘Ribbons’ will be located at the top of the gardens between Leeds
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are carrying out research exploring how stroke survivors and their caregivers with an ethnic minority background access and experience health and social care services, and they need volunteers to help them. In the United Kingdom 100,000 people have strokes each year and there are 1.3
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 Beeston where St Mary’s church will hold their fortnightly coffee morning at Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street,