What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
South Leeds will be awash with the sound of leather against willow as a brand new high-quality outdoor community net facility has opened just in time for the summer. Local Councillor Andrew Scopes has welcomed the new outdoor cricket nets which have been a joint venture between Leeds City Council,
South Leeds — get your trainers ready, your water bottles topped up, and your energy levels high, because Let’s Move is back for 2026! And this year, we’re gearing up for the biggest, brightest and most community powered event yet. Last year’s celebration at Cross Flatts Park was a sun
Starting this month, group tennis coaching at Cross Flatts Park joins part of the wider Leeds community tennis programme, organised by Active Leeds and designed to increase participation and provide accessible opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. Delivered in a welcoming park environment, the programme supports both beginners
The 1,890 pieces of kit were donated at a pilot event held at John Charles Centre for Sport last week, to tackle inequality in sports. Organised by the Kit Equipment Exchange Partnership (KEEP), funded by Leeds City Council’s Active Leeds service, the event saw over 30 organisations attend to collect
Active Leeds is opening the doors to all their gyms across Leeds, including South Leeds Stadium and Middleton leisure Centre, on Wednesday (24 September 2025) as they celebrate National Fitness Day. Anyone will be able to access the gyms for free from open to close in an effort to encourage
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
Get Set Leeds Local is a Sport England funded project with Active Leeds, exploring collectively how we can enable more people in South Leeds to move more. Here’s a round up of the various activities going on in the area. All sessions are free, unless stated. Splash Run Event @
On Saturday 13 May 2023, the very first Let’s Move: South Leeds event created a great vibe in Cross Flatts Park. Many thanks to all the partners who supported to develop the concept, and those who put on some great free activities, and to residents who attended. Along with activities
Clare Brooke is a singer, a role she combines with being a Duty / Events Manager for Active Leeds at the John Charles Centre for Sport, is about to release her first single ‘Our Country Rose’. Clare is mother of three, a psychic, entertainer and blogger. At the age of
Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms including John Charles Centre for Sport and Middleton Leisure Centre in South Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions.