What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
First of all, my thanks to everyone who supported me in the recent general election.It is a great honour and a privilege to have been re-elected as your MP – on this occasion for the new constituency of Leeds South – but whether you voted for me, voted for another
Slung Low, Holbeck’s own theatre, are hosting four events this month: The Lodger is a new work about home and belonging. A restless deer leaves home, running into the unknown. This thought provoking, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious tale follows the deer’s journey as it encounters a menagerie of characters, all
We have been distributing copies of our September newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 September 2024). Copies are available from various food shops including Dewsbury Road Tesco and Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
At Holbeck Together we know how important it is to create positive childhood memories but, we also understand how expensive and inaccessible it can be for families. Along with Yorkshire Children’s Charity we have been able to offer four fantastic free days out to local Holbeck families. 4 Yorkshire destinations
August saw the successful opening of the new Revive charity superstore in Hunslet, with thousands of items sold in just the first week. Revive – a social enterprise partnership between local charities SLATE and St Vincent de Paul – works closely with Leeds City Council to save hundreds of tons
Parents of children at Beeston Primary School are up in arms after receiving a text on Monday (2 September 2024) stating that Leeds City Council had informed the school that there would no longer be a crossing warden at the school. Sasha Watson, a parent governor at the school, said:
Cardinal Square was buzzing on Saturday 13 July as Beeston Juniors Football Club celebrated the achievements of their teams last season. The club runs 12 junior teams as well as an open age (adult) side and regularly sees 150 children enjoying their football whilst getting some fresh air, exercise and
With the new school year just around the corner, parents across the UK are beginning the annual task of ensuring their little ones are fully equipped. However, the prospect of paying hundreds of pounds for school uniforms and new equipment is likely to be giving many parents sleepless nights, especially
At Swarthmore Education Centre we are busy preparing to deliver the second year of our Lottery-funded Creative Communities Project. We have some exciting events and activities in store this month and over the coming year and look forward to seeing the amazing artwork that is created. Celebration events On Friday
On Sunday 15 September the first LS11 Yard Sale will be held in South Leeds. Yard sales are like car-boot or table-top sales, but spread around a community: anyone can hold a stall outside their home, during the event. It’s an opportunity for local people to sell unwanted items, and