What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
2015 marks the tenth anniversary of 7/7, the London bombings. South Leeds Life has spoken to a range of local figures about those events, their aftermath and the decade since. Cllr Adam Ogilvie, who represents Beeston and Holbeck ward, remembers it was surreal to have the world’s media camped on
It was five years ago when I watched the old Brown Lane East ‘back to backs’ being bulldozed to the ground. Rubble, dust and memories from the past formulated and hung the air. After a short space of time the empty land was filled with beautiful wild flowers planted by
Christmas is nearly upon us and we’ve got a number of events coming up to celebrate the festivities in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley. Things started off last Sunday with carol singing around the Christmas tree near the shops at Cottingley. On Thursday of this week (4 December 2014) we will
The foyer of Beeston library was busy on Friday afternoon (28 November 2014) as members of the public grabbed their free copy of the South Leeds Life community newspaper. The timing of the launch coincided with the MP and ward councillor’s monthly advice surgery at the library. Angela Gabriel and
The organisers of last year’s Beeston Christmas Lights which were on the grass next to Beeston Coop are having a meeting on Tuesday 2 September at 6pm to plan for this year’s Light Switch on event. A big crowd came out last year for the switch on and volunteers
Cottingley in Bloom mobilised residents and partners to give the estate a tidy up this week. As the end of the summer approaches, beds were looking overgrown and hedges needed cutting back. So Cottingley in Bloom organised two work days. Over thirty residents turned out and were supported by
Older people in South Leeds are sticking with some exciting new hobbies after getting connected with their local community. A number of the city’s Neighbourhood Networks, funded by Leeds City Council, have engaged community connectors from their local areas, who are helping people to pass on their skills and
A new campaign focusing on ‘doing nothing is not an option’ when it comes to adult abuse and that everyone has a responsibility to safeguard people in the city launches this week. The Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board launched the prevention of adult abuse campaign today (Monday 21 July 2014).
This year’s Holbeck Gala takes place on Saturday (19 July 2014) and is once again set to be a success. The Holbeck Gala on Holbeck Moor has been running for over 70 years and each year over 2,000 people attend the fun-filled day which has become an annual highlight
The annual series of Sunday Bands in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston kicks off this week (22 June 2014). Bands in the Park is organised by Friends of Cross Flatts Park, a group of volunteers who promote positive activities in the park. Now in its eleventh year the concert season