What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Landmark Hunslet pub the Parnaby Tavern has – for the second time running – been shortlisted for the prestigious Yorkshire Evening Post Pub of the Year award. And having come second last time, they’re looking to go one better this year – but need our help, this week! South Leeds
Six years of hard work was officially acknowledged earlier this month as Caroline Wheritt received the Social Entrepreneur award in this year’s Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH) awards. Caroline Wheritt, CEO of Leeds based social enterprise company, Re:Work, was quick to point out that the laurels awarded to her
Nafisa Miraf from Beeston-based mental health charity Touchstone is one of five finalists in the Volunteer Manager of the Year category of the prestigious Third Sector Awards 2014. Nafisa has been shortlisted for making an outstanding contribution to volunteering at Touchstone which includes massively boosting the numbers of volunteers
Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) has one a national ward for their innovative work in setting up the BITMOs GATE centre. The National Federation of Tenant Management Organisations (NFTMO) supports and facilitates networking for over 130 TMOs in England. Last year the NFTMO launched a new series of
Heather Wagstaff from Middleton, was absolutely delighted to not only win a national volunteering award – but to have it presented by her hero, BBC Countryfile presenter and native Yorkshireman, John Craven! Heather was nominated by The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre for the Big Lottery and
The Hunslet Club was pleased recently to receive the West Riding FA Charter Standard Club of the Year Award 2013, presented by Bradford City FC legend Ian Ormonroyd at the Valley Parade Ground as representatives of our club were special guests at the Bradford Vs Brighton game. Back in May the