What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Vikki Blake has sent in a very powerful piece about her experiences of bullying and how she turned her life around. When I was at school I was bullied a lot. The younger, older, same aged kids would find anything to pick on and bully me about. I am dyslexic
The Hunslet Club is unveiling it’s new action packed timetable of weekly activities which will commence from August 28th. An incredible 75 weekly sessions are listed, catering for all ages from tot to grandparents We hope that there is something for everyone here. New to the timetable are Tuesday night Zumba
The Hunslet Club is appealing to people in South Leeds who have been inspired by the success of the Olympics to join it’s winning team of volunteers to help grow and develop the champions of the future. Jason Slack at the club explains: “The Olympics has been a been a
Deacon Al Henry has news of a successful summer activity that saw twenty young people enjoy three days of fun activities at Beeston Hill United Free Church this week. The young people were involved in games, craft, learning and singing activities. [slideshow] On the first day they looked at the
Leeds Play Network are delighted to be hosting Leeds’ contribution to National Playday this year in the Hunslet. They will be running a wide range of activities alongside local organisations in the area including one of the largest youth clubs in the country, the Hunslet Club. Jump on the clubs’ Bouncy Castle &
Long lost historic footage of Hunslet Club activities from the 1940’s to the 80’s have recently come to light and are now available for people to see on the internet. The remarkable quality films include the opening of the youth clubs current home on Hillidge Road by the Duchess of
The Hunslet Club is launching a new recruitment drive for its Breakdance Classes for children and young people aged 5 to 16. Sessions are great fun for both beginners and advanced dancers. Bi-monthly Breakdance Battles also take place at the club which you can watch or take part in. Further information can
There are just 45 days until Beeston Festival takes place in Cross Flatts Park on Saturday 9th June between 12:00 and 5:00pm. As one of the organisers I thought I ought to let South Leeds Life readers in on what we’ve got planned for this year. We always like to
The Hunslet Club hosted it’s very own Strictly Come Dancing Themed Competition Night on Saturday 14th April with popular club volunteer and staff faces competing like you’ve never seen them before! They spent weeks practicing hard and the results were spectacular in front of a packed out sell out crowd. The well deserved
Trophies & medals galore were handed out on Sunday April 1st to the hundreds of talented Arts group members at the Hunslet Club, whilst the Performing Arts Saturday Club put on a fantastic stage show of highlights from the musical Annie! in front of a sell out crowd of over 300. Says Jason Slack