What’s On Roundup 24-30 June 2023
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 Cross Flatts Park where there will be no parkrun on Saturday. Runners are encouraged to visit Middleton
Nomad Clan reveal new mural ‘Cosmic Rhapsody’ in Holbeck
Internationally acclaimed street art duo Nomad Clan have been commissioned by the children of Holbeck and theatre company Slung Low to paint a giant mural celebrating everyone’s creative potential. Slung Low is resident in Ingram Road Primary School and works closely with a small group of children, the self-titled Imaginative
Meet and greet Disney Princesses at White Rose
Guests are invited to join in the fun at White Rose Shopping Centre with its free magical meet and greet event on Sunday (25 June 2023). Five Disney princesses will make an appearance, and visitors will have the chance to snap some charming pictures and enjoy enchanting interactions with the
Beeston Festival is ready to welcome you
If you’ve been to Beeston Festival before you’ll be expecting entertainment, good food, children’s activities and a fun fair. You will find all that in more in Cross Flatts Park on Saturday (24 June 2023), 12-5pm. The Festival takes place thanks to the dozens of local volunteers who help run
A visitor to Beeston reports on Cross Flatts parkrun
Visitor David Leese wrote the report for Saturday’s (17 June 2023) Cross Flatts parkrun: On this warm sunshine filled June morning it was a pleasure to be at this Parkrun as a tourist, and to appreciate the welcome, friendliness of the other park runners. The encouraging volunteers encouraging not only
Middleton Elderly Aid volunteer Megan graduates from University
I spoke to Megan Fletcher who volunteers at Middleton Elderly Aid (MEA): I started at Middleton Elderly Aid in March 2022, over a year ago, when I was going into my last year at University. Since then I have competed that year and am graduating in July. Although I’ve
Nisa staff at closed store ‘left in the dark’
Following our report yesterday about the court case that has closed the Nisa store in Beeston we have spoken to staff who have told us they have been ‘left in the dark’. They were given no warning that the store would close and have not been able to get any
Hunslet Carr Primary School’s allotment undergoes renovation
Excitement buzzed through the air as Hunslet Carr Primary School recently unveiled its transformed school allotment, a delightful space where students can now connect with nature and learn about the environment. This remarkable renovation project was made possible by the collective efforts of the school community, with students taking the
Council urges women to have their say on women’s safety in the city centre
Women who live, work and visit Leeds City centre are being encouraged to have their say in a survey which has been created to ensure that Leeds is a safer and more comfortable place. The survey is an opportunity for women and girls to talk about their experiences and the