What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
On Thursday 11 December, Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) students from Years 8 to 10 gathered for an exciting and inspiring Enterprise Challenge from the King’s Trust, giving young people a hands-on introduction to business and entrepreneurship. The Enterprise Challenge is a free inter-school competition designed for 11–16-year-olds. In teams
We have been distributing copies of our January newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 over the last few days. Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs & Libraries,
Cockburn John Charles Academy Year 9 students enjoyed an inspiring and insightful talk from the curators of the Turner Prize last term. The visiting speakers shared their roles, experiences and professional perspectives, offering students a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential awards in contemporary art. Their generosity
Asha Neighbourhood Project has been working to improve the lives of women and children living in South Leeds for 40 years. The Beeston charity runs a range of groups for women from its centre on Stratford Street in the heart of Beeston Hill. Every Tuesday they hold a Mums and
With winter here again, it’s important for your health and wellbeing to ensure your house is adequately heated. But with the high cost of energy, how can you keep your house warm without breaking the bank? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, shares some top tips.
Swarthmore Education Centre has announced that actor and arts advocate Gaynor Faye has agreed to become our new President, following former President Hilary Benn MP, who stepped down earlier this year. Gaynor is well known for her TV work, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, but she’s
Just before Christmas, we learned that following the resignation of the postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use, the Penny Hill Post Office in Hunslet will be closing on Monday 26 January. The Post Office says that they are “working hard to keep any period of
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I noticed a tiny blob high up on my bedroom wall. In the half-light, and without my glasses, I was briefly horrified, convinced it was a spider. Once I put my specs on, I realised it was just a small damp patch. I checked it again that evening, squinted, tilted
We in Yorkshire are very familiar with names such as Fell, Dale, Beck and Foss. But there are other names and words which have disappeared into history. I very recently attended an interesting talk, given by Professor Joyce Hill, on the meanings of names in Leeds and its suburbs. She