What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
(UPDATE: Snow prevented the donkeys coming last Sunday – Lots of disappointed kids, but they all got a Creme Egg which helped them feel better 🙂 This Sunday, a donkey will lead the procession at St Luke’s as the Church celebrates Palm Sunday. In a bold and adventurous move, the
Mark Burns-Williamson, the Police & Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire addressed the Beeston Community Forum last Thursday. The hot topic was the court decision that Leeds United did not have to pay for policing outside the ground at Elland Road. Mr Burns-Williamson revealed that the cost ranged from £40,000 to
Cllr David Congreve today cut the ribbon to mark the relaunch of Beeston Co-op Pharmacy. Pharmacy Manager Sageer Sharif explained that following a £160,000 refurbishment they were able to offer an extended range of services. As well as servicing local nursing homes, they can help patients monitor new medications such
I met a housing manager whilst reporting on the community clean ups this week. “I live in Beeston myself” she said “so this is important to me”. I’ve been lucky enough to work in my own neighbourhood, Beeston, for most of the last thirteen years. It’s not just talking about
Leeds Civic Trust are giving their backing to Thursday’s public meeting to discuss the future of Stank Hall Barn in Beeston. The meeting has been organised by South Leeds Life. Stank Hall barn is on the Civic Trust’s list of priority Heritage At Risk buildings around the city and their
The people of Beeston are being encouraged to show their community pride and join in the cleaning up of two corners of the area. Two community clean ups are set to take place in Beeston next week: one in the Tempest Road area and another on the Parkwood Estate. On
I spent the morning walking around Beeston asking shops and community buildings to put up a poster advertising the South Leeds Life meeting about Stank Hall Barn. I got a fantastic response, with most people agreeing to display the poster. “That’s the oldest building in Beeston, mate” said a customer
Beeston In Bloom unveiled a new arch in Cross Flatts Park today. The arch is part of a package of improvements that the group are installing in the area using funding from Community First and Aviva insurance. A pub style sign is to be put up on Dewsbury Road at
South Leeds Life has called a public meeting to discuss the future of Stank Hall Barn in Beeston. The medieval Tithe Barn is a listed ancient monument, but is in a poor state with much of its roof damaged. Reader Suzie Grace, alerted us to the issue by posting on
Aspiring Communities are consulting the community about their plans for a new community facility they plan to build in Beeston. Aspiring Communities have bought the the site of the Ice Pak factory on Barkly Road in Beeston. They plan to build a community centre that will include: Sports and recreation