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 in Cross Flatts Park at 9am when the 5km walk, jog or run parkrun kicks off a
The results of a survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has revealed that 51% of its members believe the financial situation in their household has become worse or much worse over the last 12 months. The survey also showed its members are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the chances
This play, originally written in 1901 by JM Barrie who famously also wrote the story Peter Pan was the inspiration behind the name of the very recognisable and popular chocolates Quality Street. The play begins within the walls of the local Halifax, then Mackintosh, now Nestlé factory with the actors
M&S Leeds White Rose has unveiled plans for a stylish new Clothing department design, making it the first store in the North of England to feature the retailer’s new-look store layout. The 97,000 sq ft store, which opens on Thursday 25 May 2023, will offer local shoppers the latest collection
Information about the importance of taking care of our mental health has never been more readily available. But with Mental Health Awareness Month taking place throughout May, did you know that looking after your finances can be good for your mental health too? Stephen Porter, Head of Member Experience at
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 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Cardinal Road, Beeston, LS11 8AQ, where the Coronation celebrations kick off at 10am
A weekly Instagram Live hosted by 40 plus blogger and Leeds lass Claire Kenny is helping those in at weekends to socialise from home. After being single for several years and overcoming her own struggle with loneliness, Claire decided to start hosting a weekly #SoloSaturday Instagram live to help people
Emma Pogson-Golden has won Middleton Park ward for the SDP, defeating Labour’s Lauren Summers by almost 400 votes in the Leeds City Council elections held yesterday (4 May 2023). Emma Pogson-Golden joins Wayne Dixon with the SDP now holding two out of the three seats in the ward. Labour won
King Charles III is being crowned in Westminster Abbey on Saturday (6 May 2023). To mark the occassion many community groups in South Leeds will be holding events over the weekend, which includes an extra bank holiday on Monday 8 May. On Friday 5 May, 12-3pm, Holbeck Together are organising
Voters in Leeds are encouraged to have their say and reminded to take their identification with them for the local elections which take place on Thursday (4 May 2023). Polling stations across Leeds will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday for everyone registered who has not already voted