What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Beeston in Bloom has commissioned local artist, Zoë Mitchell to paint a utility box near Holbeck Cemetery. The box commemorates this years’ 400-year anniversary of the Leeds Charter. The Royal Charter, granted by Charles 1 in 1626, was the first step in self-governance and city status. The design includes a
A long-standing Leeds volunteer has spent more than a decade supporting local families through her weekly visits to a Leeds food bank, alongside her own journey of living independently. In 2015, determined to gain some independence, 49-year-old, Nicola Butterfield moved out of her family home in and into her own
The agenda for the next meeting of the Inner South West Community Committee, made up of Councillors for Beeston & Holbeck and Hunslet & Riverside wards, plus Armley and Kirkstall wards, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at Leeds Civic Hall, LS1
Cockburn John Charles Academy celebrates outstanding consistency, becoming the first secondary school in Leeds to achieve ‘Strong Standard’ in all Ofsted areas “Pupils make excellent progress at the school” – Ofsted 2026 Staff, pupils, and families at Cockburn John Charles Academy, in Belle Isle, Leeds are celebrating this week following
St Andrew’s Community Centre, on the corner of Old Lane and Cardinal Road in Beeston, has launched an appeal to raise funds to replace the roof. Community spaces are the heart of any neighbourhood. They are where friendships grow, ideas are shared, and people of all ages come together to
For the third year running, Year 4 pupils from local primary schools in Middleton have taken part in a handwriting competition. The competition, organised by Pat Benatmane on behalf of The Friends of Middleton Park, has 217 entries this year from 5 local primary schools. Judging has now taken place
Belle Isle Gala returns on Saturday (4 July 2026) once again spreading across Windmill Primary School and Coopers Field. As well as the usual four giant inflatables and the climbing wall, we are bringing back Ian’s Mobile Farm, and introducing two children’s fairground rides—all of this is free. There will
Yorkshire charities and social enterprises have been celebrated at the region’s second Pride in Diversity Awards, held at Leeds’ First Direct Bank Arena, with Beeston’s Women’s Whispers received Yorkshire Community Organisation of the Year. The awards aim to highlight work across Yorkshire to support members of the community who face
Holbeck Gala returns to Holbeck Moor this Saturday (4 July 2026), with a packed programme of free entertainment and activities for all the family. The gala runs from 12pm-4pm and, as always, entry is free. This year’s attractions include circus skills workshops, a bird of prey display, farm animals, free
Workington Town 40-14 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet’s chances of making the playoffs took a massive blow at the Fibrus Community Stadium, Workington yesterday (28 June 2026) as the West Cumbrians packed more punch and showed more passion than The Parksiders on a warm but windy day on the west coast. The