What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Raising Aspirations Project is aimed at unemployed individuals and families living in South Leeds. Particularly those furthest away from the job market, or who may have recently lost employment due to the impact of Covid-19. During the pandemic Raising Aspirations have directly helped over 40 people get into education,
LS-TEN in Hunslet has been undergoing a transformation throughout March, with the installation of a brand new Skatepark facility. LS-TEN staff have been working with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), who have provided funding, materials, and tradespeople to assist in the completion of the rebuild, which will open alongside other indoor
On Friday 2 April 2021 BasementArtsProject turned 10 years old. Our first ever project was ‘This Is Our House‘ by artist Kimbal Bumstead. As we threw open our kitchen door on that warm April evening 10 years ago, little did we know that we would be creating a project in
It would be nice to think that as life returns to usual, that all the mental health and wellbeing worries would just slip away. If only we could file the problems in a sealed box that read “Pandemic – melt down. Never to be opened again”, but sadly, that’s just
Trinity Leeds and White Rose Shopping Centres are ready to re-open for non-essential retail on 12 April 2021 with additional measures in place to help keep guests safe. David Maddison, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “The entire team here at Trinity Leeds is looking forward to welcoming our brand
1. The census is pointless. It doesn’t help me. The census benefits us all by underpinning all the services every single one of us relies on. It provides information on our living arrangements, health, education and the jobs we do. The information from it will help inform policy at a
Over the last 12 months people from Holbeck and Beeston Hill have shared with us the many ways they have incorporated being active into their daily life. Whether that is getting out for a family treasure hunt walk, learning to rollerskate, or looking to the new online world of fitness
After an enforced year off last year, organisers are busy getting ready to welcome you back to community festivals and galas across South Leeds. First up will be Holbeck Gala, which plans to go ahead on Saturday 3 July. As usual it will take place on Holbeck Moor with lots
One happy ‘green shoot’ emerging from the stress and sadness of last summer’s restrictions was a big increase in people growing their own food; a physical activity which benefits your mind and body as much as your taste buds. But even in good times not everyone can afford to buy
Last month saw the launch of a new Facebook group for Beeston Climate Hub. This is a forum for anyone in Beeston who is interested in reducing waste, creating more green spaces, reducing fuel bills, food security, warmer homes, better air quality, safer streets, composting, green energy, supporting your local