Category: Stourton

News and events for the Stourton area

New Circuit Training Sessions At The Hunslet Club for Adults

The Hunslet Club is launching Circuit Training Sessions for adults on Monday Nights, adding to a packed out line up of adult fitness activities at the club which includes Boxfit on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Zumba on Thursdays, BOKWA on Tuesdays, Legs, Bums & Tums on Wednesdays as well as a low

Leeds trolleybus: Next stop South Leeds!

Leeds today heard the words from it never thought it would: “Go ahead with your plans for a new trolleybus”. The government has said it will give £173.5 million funding for a trolleybus scheme – and the big news for south Leeds is that one of the routes is due to cut

South Leeds schools attend Olympic event

Hundreds of children from 22 south Leeds primary schools took part in different Olympic-themed events to encourage youngsters to enjoy and take part in sports. The children were taking part in a special Schools Games as   part of Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week, with Olympic  silver  medal  Badminton  winner Gail Emms a

Hunslet Festivals Nostalgia

With the fantastic Hunslet Festival taking place this Saturday, with stalls and entertainment from across the community, people may be interested in a curious old film from the Hunslet Club archives… around 57 seconds into it… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86kqh7o4DsQ&feature=plcp] Colour footage from a Hunslet Parish Church Garden Party Fete, a forerunner to the community galas that

Poll: Are bus services in south Leeds any good?

Are bus services in south Leeds up to scratch? Have bus operators got a service which is just the ticket, or is it time for them to ring the bell and get off at the next stop? Now’s the chance for you to have your say in our poll and

Bookmarked: South Leeds buildings at risk

A new council report has highlighted how a number of historic  south Leeds buildings are ‘at risk’. According to a report in the YEP today, these include: Beeston’s Stank Hall Barn, which some say was built with timber left over from the construction of ships used by explorer Christopher Columbus;

80’s Night At The Hunslet Club This Saturday

With the Hunslet Festival set to get people partying this coming Saturday afternoon, June 30th, (including dance performances & sports showcases from Hunslet Club members) The Hunslet Club invites adults to come and continue the celebrations into the evening with an 80’s Night to remember…

New Rugby Sessions For Juniors & Tots in Hunslet

The Hunslet Club & Hunslet Parkside ARLFC are working together to form the Hunslet Club & Hunslet Parkside Rugby Academy to provide pre-school and junior rugby training sessions. Both clubs have experienced coaches and long, proud histories in the sport with England World Cup winner Jason Robinson having played for them. More information about the new