What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Local people from South Leeds have been developing their self defence skills, thanks to an idea from a Hunslet resident. An initial six week course was funded from Get Set Leeds Local as a pilot project for the area, working with Involve Community Centre. Certificates have been received by those
Reloved by Holbeck Together, the charity shop based inside St Matthew’s Community Centre is gearing up for Christmas and is appealing to South Leeds Life readers to have a toy tidy out before the festive season. The team at the shop say they often get donations after Christmas as people
Although Christmas is traditionally a time of joy, celebration and giving, the financial strain that often comes with it can easily dampen the spirit of the season and, in the most severe cases, can even result in people overspending and plunging themselves into debt. So how can people start saving
On Tuesday 29 October 2024 the new look Hunslet ‘town square’ hosted another successful family play event giving young families a chance to play, get creative and try new things. Over 80 children and adults enjoyed a range of fun activities in the (suprising!) autumn sunshine including arts & crafts,
A man has appeared in court after neighbourhood policing officers uncovered a large-scale cannabis growing set-up in Hunslet. On Friday (1 November 2024) a drugs warrant was executed at an industrial unit in Larchfield Road, Hunslet, led by officers from the Inner North West Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), supported by
In last month’s article, we dived into the magic of loving, supportive friendships—the kind that lift us up, cheer us on, and make us feel like we can conquer the world with their support. But what happens when a friendship or relationship no longer feels like that? When instead of
There’s nothing like sport for creating highs and lows. This time last year followers of Hunslet RLFC were in the doldrums. Their best season in 10 years, that had promised so much in the play-offs ended in disappointment at the hands of North Wales Crusaders. But on Sunday 13 October
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 28 October 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Single storey front extension Ground Floor
Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Holbeck has seen some changes recently including the appointment of new Centre Manager Sarah Metcalfe. Sarah has stepped up from her previous role with Jamyang as a long serving volunteer and a member of the board of trustees. The centre has also redecorated two rooms to
The number of schools accessing Opera North’s award-winning music education programme, In Harmony Opera North, has doubled this term with over 3,200 pupils benefitting each week from the high-quality music provision and performance opportunities the initiative provides. The new In Harmony schools include Sharp Lane Primary School in Middleton. As