What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Together with Leeds People’s Theatre, Slung Low has a new series of workshops for adults (18+) which will focus on vocal confidence. From the physical mechanics of speaking, aligning breath, body and voice to expressing yourself with authority, intention and clarity, over three sessions facilitated by our own Morven Macbeth
In August and September 2026, the Asha Neighbourhood Project partnered with Being Human CIC to deliver She Rises, a free seven-week course supporting women in South Leeds to build confidence and take their next steps towards volunteering, education or employment. Delivered at the Asha Neighbourhood Project in Beeston, the course
White Rose Speakers, who meet at the Jurys Inn at Brewery Wharf, are celebrating a special anniversary this month. June 2017 marks 5 years since the club was formed to help its members build confidence, public speaking and leadership skills. It also marks the end of the third year in
What’s your identity? I’m not interested in your documents: passport, driving licence, bank pin number (I certainly don’t want to steal them). But who are you and what makes you who you are? Employment is central to who you are. You don’t believe me? Let me ask you, when you
Local woman Tracy has lost over 2 stone in weight and has landed herself a dream job as a Slimming World consultant at the age of 49. Tracy had been overweight most of her adult life, with low self esteem and very little confidence, but all that changed when
I’ve felt very lucky to have been able to participate in the Community Correspondents course at Middleton Tenants Hall. Beginning a new post as a trainee community organiser hosted from that building, meant the course location was very convenient to commit to. I’d been pleasantly surprised that course tutor John
Have you left school or college and are wondering what to do next? We know the jobs market is very difficult at the moment, so you need to get any advantage you can. We’ve heard about a programme running this autumn which might be just what you need. REAL+ ETC