What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Tenants from around Leeds are set to make the most of fresh opportunities to bid for funds which can make a significant difference in their communities. More than 150 neighbourhood projects across the city have already received support from funds allocated by local Housing Advisory Panels (HAP). With over £600,000
Last night (Wednesday 3 September 2014) saw the first meeting of the new look Inner South Community Committee. The meeting started with an hour long workshop looking at the issue of domestic violence. About sixty people, Councillors, residents and officers from various agencies that work in the area split
“26% of teachers see primary school pupils fall asleep in class from lack of food”, the Guardian Lost Education Study 2013 We often hear, read and get told about the importance of children having breakfast before school; about the affects hunger has on their concentration, alertness and ability to
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. Lets start this week in Hawkshire where the Hunslet Hawks have unveiled their new shirt for the new season. They are also selling cups produced by young people from Middleton Park Youth
Margaret Bingham and Andrea Edwards arrive early to the offices. We hear them first chatting and laughing away. “Oh, we’re a bit early but we can wait, you just get on with what your doing.” We are researching the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust for our community reporters course, and
People who go the extra mile to support their community, or who have shown great courage, were recognised in an awards ceremony at White Rose Shopping Centre. A total of 20 people were recipients of the White Rose Community Awards presented by centre director James Bailey and centre manager
Two South Leeds based charities are seeking public voting support to win £3,000 each to benefit the local community. The Hunslet Club and the Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust are lucky enough to have been shortlisted to each win the impressive sum from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund. If they win,
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook. Friends of Middleton Park have posted a lovely video made by Wakefield Council to remind dog owners to clear up after their pets. “Pooper Scooper” is a reworking of a classic Abba
The Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust (CBFT) is launching a new venture at the end of the month. The first Holbeck Feast Dementia Café will take place on Saturday 31st August from 9:15am. Councillor Adam Ogilvie will be in attendance to formerly open the cafe and Peter Smith from the Tea
The Ciaran Bingham Foundation Trust is planning a big fundraising Summer Fair on Sunday 9th June. The fair will be opened by the new Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Tom Murray and feature a South Leeds’ Strongest Man competition. Competitors will have three main tests of endurance, speed and