What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
It’s almost time for A Winter’s Trail, your invitation to step into a magical world of light during the darkest month of the year at Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton. The trail runs after dark on Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December, between 4-7pm. A Winter’s Trail
Local boxing gym Golden Team are partnering Shane and Wilson of ‘Two Cracked Eggs’ podcast fame to provide toys for South Leeds children who might otherwise go without. “It’s harsh when Santa doesn’t visit,” said Golden Team chief coach Padraic McDonagh. “This is a hyper-local initiative to give a bit
“Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?” Scrooge’s scornful question opens Leeds Playhouse’s lively production of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Deborah McAndrew and set in Victorian Leeds. Directed by Amy Leach, with set and costume design by Hayley Grindle, this retelling bares the heart of Dickens’ story and
Beeston’s beloved Lantern Festival is back to brighten up the winter nights. On Friday 12 December, locations around Beeston will sparkle with thousands of twinkling lights — and everyone is invited. This year’s festival promises something for all ages, including: festive music and drama, a new creative competition, community awards,
Leeds City Council has released the details of this year’s changes to bin days over the Christmas period, along with a reminder to use the green bin to recycle as much as possible, including glass bottles and jars. All households are being sent flyers from today and encouraged to be
For many, times are hard and money’s scarce. And on the surface we know that digging a financial hole to celebrate Christmas isn’t a great idea, yet getting swept along with the festivities is surprisingly easy to do. There’s payday loans, Klarna, and other “interest-free” temptations around every corner, the
Pure Gym Hunslet and Cottingley Community Centre are joining forces again this year to ease the burden of Christmas for families. Last year they helped over 100 families with donations of just over 500 toys, blankets, hot water bottles and food vouchers. Centre Manager Christine said: “I hear many times
Red Ladder Theatre Company and Wrongsemble, two of Yorkshire’s most popular theatre companies, are touring the UK with a double bill of festive shows this Christmas. Red Ladder’s brand new comedy, A Proper Merry Christmess, and Wrongsemble’s family show, A Town Called Christmas, open at Slung Low’s The Warehouse In
Leeds Dock’s waterside bar, The Canary, is adding a seasonal sparkle to its weekends with the launch of a brand new Festive Bottomless Brunch; a Christmas celebration of bubbles, burgers, and bottomless gravy. Available every Saturday from 22 November to 27 December, between 12–5pm, guests can enjoy 90 minutes of