What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
White Rose Shopping Centre invites families to enjoy free crafting sessions with a woodland adventure theme from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 April 2026. Guests can get creative from 10am–4pm each day in White Rose’s Central Atrium, near the escalators leading to The Balcony and The Village. Little ones can
Do you want to be part of an Arts collective in south Leeds? A place where artists can practice together, run workshops and we can learn new skills right here on our doorstep, not needing to venture over to the other side of the River? If so come and join
Creating Community Hunslet: Crafting Connections at Hunslet Library A new wave of creativity and connection swept through Hunslet Library on Wednesday (4 February 2026) as Creating Community Hunslet officially launched its weekly crafting group. The event drew a lively crowd of locals eager to stitch, glue, and chat their way
People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings. As the festive season approaches, HMRC’s Help for Hustles campaign is reminding anyone earning extra income from activities like making Christmas decorations, upcycling
Orchard Care Homes’ Nesfield Lodge in Belle Isle welcomed pupils of local Clapgate Primary School, recently, when they came armed with craft materials to make suncatchers and birdhouses for the home’s much-loved garden. The pupils and teachers from the school joined the home’s people for a morning of crafting and
The Crochet & Knitting Group at Beeston Library have been busy creating four new post box toppers following the success of their Platinum Jubilee topper at Old Lane post office last month. Residents are encouraged to keep a look out for the four new toppers, one for each season –
An arts and crafts fundraising afternoon was held on Sunday 3 April 2022 at St Luke’s Church on Malvern Road in Beeston. The event was the brainchild of 8 year old Dorothy Brewer, who is in Year 4 at St Luke’s Primary School. After hearing about the situation facing refugees
An arts and crafts fundraising afternoon is being held on Sunday 3 April at St Luke’s Church on Malvern Road in Beeston. The event is the brainchild of 8 year old Dorothy Brewer, who is in Year 4 at St Luke’s Primary School. Having seen and heard about the situation
Up until the first lockdown hit, I didnt take part in any arts and crafts. Although it’s a long time since I was at school, getting bad grades in art put me off trying and had knocked my confidence. I mistakenly believed that art was just about creating something perfect.
Residents of all ages are invited to join a big community craft project with neighbours, friends and family and decorate their windows to turn South Leeds into a Winter Wonderland this December! The project aims to support folks across South Leeds enjoy crafting together, getting creative and spreading joy through