What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Holbeck Together offers a reliable and affordable community minibus service that caters to the needs of local residents. The minibus is used to help community members get out and about and stay as independent as possible. Weekly return trips to local shops (including visits to Morley Town Centre, Crossgates, or
With Inspector Mark Lund I am writing this article to update you on the good work that has been undertaken in the Hunslet and Riverside ward. Since December I have had the use of the Neighbourhood Impact Team and Team Leodis to assist with issues raised by the community, councillors
The 2025 Beeston Festival will take place on Saturday 28 June in Cross Flatts Park and the festival are now taking bookings from individuals and organisations who would like a stall in their Bazaar. The Bazaar is always a vibrant part of the festival site, with over 100 stalls spread