What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre. The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance
In June this year The Hunslet Emeralds, the competitive dance squad from The Hunslet Club’s dance section, are competing on the international stage in Germany representing the club and the wider South Leeds community. The girls are a credit to the club and community, they compete throughout the year and
Get Set Leeds Local is a Sport England funded project, facilitated by Active Leeds (part of Leeds City Council) exploring collectively with residents and local partners how we can enable more people from Beeston and Holbeck, and Hunslet and Riverside to move more or be active in some way. We’re
You’ve probably heard about DAZL – Dance Action Zone Leeds, based in Middleton. You probably know that they run dance groups for children of all ages, getting them active, giving them something to do, improving their health and wellbeing. Every day they are making an impact, using dance as a
Y10/11 Basketball at CJCA The much-awaited Year 10/11 basketball finals competition took place at Leeds Becketts University. The tournament brought together several high schools, all vying for the coveted trophy. Cockburn John Charles Academy finished second putting on a fantastic performance throughout the tournament, showcasing their incredible talent and teamwork.
Since Get Set Leeds Local (GSLL) began, we have loved meeting the huge number of people across the South Leeds communities taking part, volunteering and leading a huge variety of activities each week which get themselves or others moving in some way. We feel these people are all ‘heroes’ and
On Sunday 20 March 2022, at The Holbeck in South Leeds, hundreds of dancers will take part in an 8-hour challenge to raise funds to support families affected by brain tumours. Eight local dance instructors will be teaching a beginner-friendly 50-minute dance session, with short breaks in between for refreshments,
With classes cancelled to stop people gathering, Middleton-based DAZL have moved online to help you stay fit in your own home. This first video is a 20 minute Dance Fit routine for adults, but more routines will be posted for children and young people. Subscribers will receive regular updates and
Students, teachers and parents at Reach Primary Learning Centre signed off the 2018/19 academic year in style with an entertaining end-of-year dance performance. A packed assembly hall was treated to a triple helping of well-organised choreography featuring star jumps, flips and jumping to the tune of fast-paced carnival music. It
Hunslet poured out into the baking sunshine to enjoy their annual community gala last Saturday (29 June 2019). The gala – now in its 16th year – saw 1,500+ people gather on the Grove Road recreation ground for a packed afternoon of performance, activities, and more. Dance and music acts