Exploring the Lost Portals
Nine years ago, Saturation Point presented ‘Other Rooms’ in our subterranean art hide-out here in South Leeds, now they offer to take us to other worlds by means of a ghostly transportation through time and space.
Once Upon A Time . . .
…A lifetime’s journey in music and words. Presented by Claire Angel Bonner, solo 19th century guitar and spoken word.
Those of you who were around Beeston/ Hunslet in the late days of summer last year, may have witnessed a free classical music concert happening at the roadside on Tunstall Road in our new sculpture park on ‘The Corner’.
New grant programme launched to support small groups
Today (22 February 2024) a supportive new programme has been launched in Leeds aimed at capacity building for small, not-for-profit groups. The fund, which is a partnership between Forum Central, Leeds Community Anchor Network (LCAN) and Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) will see up to 50 small groups supported with training,
Inner South Community Committee to meet next week
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 Welcome Centre, Saint
South Leeds promoter allows young boxers to thrive
Young fighter Marty Spence is delighted to have boxed Jacob Ali in Leeds on the recent show organised by South Leeds promoter Tristan Haynes stating, “I’m grateful to have had this chance to show just how courageous a lad of seventeen can be and am delighted to have won the
Review: Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (first anonymously published in 1818) is lauded as the first science-fiction novel – I was very much looking forward to this production of Frankenstein by Imitating the Dog theatre company. Even if you have never read the novel, you will be aware of the themes and components
What’s On Roundup 17-23 February 2024
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 Belle Isle where the Belle Isle Repair Cafe is back at BITMO’s Gate from 1-4pm. Do you
Volunteers needed to help children’s reading in South Leeds
Coram Beanstalk, a children’s reading charity supporting local children to find a love of reading, is looking for volunteers to support children in South Leeds. As a Coram Beanstalk volunteer you will receive full training to deliver fun, interactive, reading experiences each week in school. You will provide one to
Focus groups will look at healthcare and the environment
Researchers looking into the environmental impacts of healthcare are holding two focus groups in Leeds next month and are encouraging South Leeds residents to take part. The research project is called ‘Public perceptions of the environmental impact of the UK healthcare systems’, and is led by Dr Gabby Samuel from
Does Leeds need a Women’s Centre?
The Women and Girls Alliance Leeds are exploring whether Leeds needs a women’s centre. The online survey is open until Sunday (18 February 2024) and a final participatory workshop in a series of three takes place on Monday 26 February, 9:30am-1pm at the University of Leeds. The survey and workshop