What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A new mobile Community Hub and Library service will be making fortnightly visits to Cottingley and is ready to help residents with their housing, council tax and benefits and provide employment support as well as offering library and internet services and much more. The new mobile service aims to bring
A historic ship, now home to a floating bookshop, Marjorie R, has been awarded Flagship of the Year 2023 by National Historic Ships UK. The Hold Fast bookshop is run aboard Marjorie R, moored in Leeds Dock, by Victoria and Chris Bonner. National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has appointed six
Everyone is invited to a Great Get Together event on Thursday (15 June 2023) taking place in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston. The event, which has been organised by Leeds City Council’s Care Delivery Service, is part of a national campaign inspired by the late Jo Cox MP and her message
Back in 2016, I was honoured to represent Hunslet RLFC in the Rugby League Choir at Wembley to sing Abide With Me. This was on the hallowed turf of Wembley just before the Challenge Cup final between Warrington and Hull FC. That was a marvellous experience, but the 32 members
Elland Road hosted the Leeds and District Senior Cup Final on 30 May 2023, between Beeston St Anthony’s and Middleton FC. A hard fought game was expected between the near neighbours and so it turned out to be. Middleton, from the Yorkshire Amateur Premier league and holders of the trophy,
Since April 2023, The Hunslet Club in South Leeds has been offering free girls-only football sessions to empower a new generation of girls to participate in this beloved sport. These free sessions take place every Tuesday at The Hunslet Club, and after weeks of training, the commitment, teamwork, and talent
Chow Down, Leeds’ biggest outdoor food and drink venue, has announced a huge programme of live music, DJs, food festivals, brunches and summer cocktails ready for the height of summer. This summer, Chow Down introduces new exciting additions to its offering, located at Temple Arches, Globe Road in Holbeck. Leading
A major new programme designed to make Leeds a fairer and healthier place to live has been formally launched with a visit to the city by a world-renowned academic, researcher and campaigner. Leeds City Council and University College London’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) are spearheading the two-year project, which
Friends of Hunslet Moor had a successful day last Saturday (3 June 2023) at their ‘Time for a Cuppa’ Dementia UK fundraising event. They raised £216 at their community hub selling cakes and sweet treats to the community. On Tuesday they raised a further £66 at St Peter’s Court residents
Two Leeds men have appeared before magistrates charged with robbery following a break in at a jewellers in Morley. Both men appeared before the morning session of Leeds Magistrates Court after being charged with offences following a break-in at Ramsdens jewellers on Queen Street, Morley on Thursday (8 June 2023).