What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Learning Disability Awards recognise and celebrate the amazing work done in Leeds to support and improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. Historically, the prestigious awards have been in the name of and have been known as the Tenfold awards and celebrated unsung local heroes since 2013. However,
The music charity Cloth Cat, now based in Holbeck Working Men’s Club, will be hosting a really special celebration to mark its silver anniversary on Saturday (20 April 2024). They promise a free buffet, tombola and party vibes for their many supporters and volunteers. Over the last quarter of a
The NHS in West Yorkshire offers local people protection in its new spring Covid-19 campaign starting in care homes for older adults from Monday (15 April 2024) and to wider eligible groups on Monday 22 April. Following Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice, the eligible cohorts this spring
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,
Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug support service is embarking on a campaign to raise awareness about cannabis, with a particular focus on cannabis edibles. The campaign aims to help people understand what edibles are, the risks and to offer some advice around staying safe. The campaign advises that:
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and voluntary sector partner Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) have announced that the text contact number for their NightOWLS service will change from Monday 22 April 2024. The new text number from 22 April is 07984 376950 (charges may apply). People can also call
Leeds Knights 8-3 Hull Seahawks Leeds Knights’ coach Ryan Aldridge will be delighted as his side got their playoff campaign off to a sensational winning start with victory over Hull. Both sides had chances early on in the match in an end to end game that was largely dominated by
The candidates for the 2024 Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Mayor elections have been announced. We’ve published full lists of the candidates on separate pages for Beeston & Holbeck ward, Hunslet & Riverside ward, Middleton Park ward and for the West Yorkshire Mayor. We’re writing to all the candidates
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 Middleton Railway who are marking Community Day. A range of community organisations will be in the museum
Spring may have finally sprung but with an ‘Arctic blast’ forecast to bring more cold and wet weather over the coming weeks, it may not be time to pack your winter coat away just yet. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at the