What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Although we’re big advocates for being active all year round, it’s been a busy start to 2025 for Get Set Leeds Local, catching up with partners and residents who are developing plans and ideas for the Spring / Summer when it can feel a bit easier to get outdoors or
The Unlocking Potential programme recently hosted a special coaching event at Leeds Beckett University in celebration of International Women’s Day. More than 100 girls from Beeston Primary School took part in the event, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to expanding sporting opportunities for young girls across the city. The session featured
Two young men who were employed in the Engineering Labourites at the Yorkshire College visited a soap works in 1897 where they saw a number of girls wrapping the bars of soap by hand. Andrew Forbes and Frederick Grover thought that a mechanical device could be provided to carry out
Cockburn John Charles Academy recently showcased its theatrical talent in the prestigious Connections National Theatre Competition, performing No Regrets by acclaimed playwright Gary McNair. The event, which brings together schools and youth theatre groups from across the country, provided students with a platform to display their creativity, collaboration, and passion
Parents and caregivers in South Leeds can receive free support in the crucial first 1,000 days of their newborns’ lives as part of a study led by the University of Leeds. Parents and primary caregivers of children aged 5-10 weeks living in Beeston, Holbeck, Middleton and Hunslet, as well as
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 on Saturday morning with the return of Middleton Makers Market, , after their winter break,10am-2pm, at Middleton Park
What an inspiring and fantastic day celebrating our next generation of workers. Prior to the day itself, the children worked within their classes learning about different occupations in modern Britain. The children were then invited to dress up as the occupation they wished to be when they grow up. They
Imagine you are starting out as a young scientific researcher. You have an idea and want to test it in a laboratory, but you don’t have one. What can you do? Step forward a new company based in Holbeck called QuickLabs which has been created to solve this problem by
We have been distributing copies of our March newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (6 March 2025). 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 &
Two secondary schools in south Leeds, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School, recently transformed into a vibrant tapestry of global cultures during its annual Culture Week. The event showcased a rich tapestry of traditions, customs, and arts from around the globe, reflecting the commitment to embracing multiculturalism and fostering