What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Do you want to be part of an Arts collective in south Leeds? A place where artists can practice together, run workshops and we can learn new skills right here on our doorstep, not needing to venture over to the other side of the River? If so come and join
Creating Community Hunslet: Crafting Connections at Hunslet Library A new wave of creativity and connection swept through Hunslet Library on Wednesday (4 February 2026) as Creating Community Hunslet officially launched its weekly crafting group. The event drew a lively crowd of locals eager to stitch, glue, and chat their way
Asha Neighbourhood Project has been working to improve the lives of women and children living in South Leeds for 40 years. The Beeston charity runs a range of groups for women from its centre on Stratford Street in the heart of Beeston Hill. Every Tuesday they hold a Mums and
Dewsbury Road Community Hub & Library is hosting a free Winter Wonderland event on Monday (15 December 2025). Drop in to create magical winter crafts, spark your creativity and have fun in a festive atmosphere. 10am – Under 5s Festive Storytime 11am – Christmas Carols with New Bewerley Choir; Under
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting young artists to join free craft sessions this half term, from Monday 17 until Friday 21 February 2025. Fun for the whole family, the sessions will be held from 11am–4pm each day in White Rose’s Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony
The Swarthmore Creative Communities project is thrilled to share the exciting progress of their first artist residency in Hunslet. Artist Rozi Fuller has been working diligently, and the results are inspiring. Keep an eye on our Facebook page search for Creative Communities) for sneak peeks of the amazing work. A
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
Swarthmore Education Centre’s Lottery Funded Creative Communities project is delighted to announce its next blocks of Pride in Place art workshops, which will take place at BITMO’s Gate in Belle Isle and St Luke’s Church in Holbeck. In each block, six talented artists will demonstrate and introduce participants to their
White Rose Shopping Centre is hosting a series of free crafting activities this Easter school holiday, alongside late-night retailer openings marking Eid this April. From Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 April 2024, children are invited to enjoy free crafting events in White Rose’s Central Atrium. Activities will be hosted by local family fun specialists
Creative Communities, Swarthmore’s lottery funded arts project for Southb Leeds is holding two more launch events this month in Middleton and Hunslet. Swarthmore Education Centre, based in Woodhouse Square, are delighted to be able to provide access to a range of arts to those who would not otherwise enrol onto