What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Very early in the Covid-19 outbreak Active Leeds recognised that there was going to be a need for a resource that could support young people and families who had lost their daily routines and would be looking for activities to keep children and young people entertained and active. With a
At the start of Mental Health Awareness Week (18 – 24 May), Leeds City Council and the local NHS are reminding children and young people that ‘Support is still here for you’ when they’re in need of support for their mental wellbeing. Leeds City Council and the local NHS are
A group of local community organisations, in partnership with Leeds Citizens, have come together to help entertain the kids of south Leeds by creating the “Lockdown Challenge”. The South Leeds Lockdown Challenge consists of the delivery of an Activity and Resource pack to families across LS11. The pack will contain
Covid-19 is a hot topic at the moment and quite a frightening one for some, with the potential to bring out the worst in people. But what if we told you it’s also bringing out the best? Following one local worker, Abbie, we’ve found an example of some of the
Schools in Leeds break up for a week’s half term holiday on Friday (14 February 2020). If you are wondering how to occupy your children next week, we have put together some ideas for you. The Tetley, Hunslet’s own art gallery, has extended its popular Family Art Workshops to run
Allison Dixon from Youth Services has been in touch to promote a range of activities taking place across Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park wards. Premier League Kicks The free football sessions run by Leeds United Foundation come to South Leeds Youth Hub every Wednesday from 7 August. There are
Filling the summer holidays with affordable activities for the kids can be daunting. In South Leeds we’re lucky to have lots of freebies. Here’s a roundup of some ideas to kick start your family summer. I’m Helen Robinson and I run local parents’ website and community, South Leeds Mumbler: southleeds.mumbler.co.uk;
I’m writing this article to encourage us parents to take our children to Junior parkrun, it is a fabulous, free, event that happens every Sunday at 9am in Cross Flatts Park. It encourages children between the ages of 4 and 14 to be active by walking, jogging or running 2km
It is estimated that two children in every classroom of 30 children have a language disorder that affects the way they understand and express language, which is not linked to another condition. A series of 11 animated speech and language development videos has been released by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS
First I would like to apologise, due to my ill health, for the lateness of this blog. I hope its been worth the wait. Please take the time to see the slideshow above. On Saturday 1 December 2018 a party for the children of Angela and Bob’s customers at