What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Cash-strapped families in South Leeds will be able to get some help this summer as living costs rise and welfare reforms begin to bite. Churches in south Leeds are hoping a food bank will be up and running in June. A food bank is a non-profit, charitable organisation that distributes
Deacon Al Henry has been in touch with details of a regular drop in event at his church. You are encouraged to drop in to Middleton Methodist Church, on Hopewell View for a chat and a cup of tea every Tuesday morning between 10:00am and 12:00pm. The Church is offering
Deacon Al Henry’s sent us this report about a festival held in Middleton. The fourth annual St. Nicholas Festival got off with a bang this year with the arrival of St. Nicholas played by The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds the Revd. John Packer. Near to 60 children together with
The Annual Belle Isle Carols took place today on the Belle Isle Roundabout with Christmas lights at the Circus of shops, writes Deacon Al Henry. There were more than a hundred pupils of Windmill Primary School ,who sang out lustily on the freezing cold Thursday afternoon. The switching on of
The Annual Carols in the Circus, tree lighting and Village lights took place yesterday in the Middleton Park Circus of shops, writes Deacon Al Henry. Four school choirs sang out lustily on this freezing cold Wednesday afternoon. Switching on the lights was ward councillor Kim Groves as she led the
Thursday 6th December is the feast of St. Nicholas (The Patron Saint of Children) the original Father Christmas, writes Deacon Al Henry. Nicholas was born during the third century in the village of Patara, at that time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey.
Deacon Al Henry of Middleton Methodist Church has sent us the following information of Christmas events: Tuesday 4th Advent Drop in 10:-12 Middleton Methodist LS10 3TE 7:PM District Scout Carol Service at South Leeds URC Belle Isle. Wednesday 5th Community Lunch Cafe St. Cross 11:AM 3:30 PM Carols in The
[slideshow]The communities of Manor Farm and surrounding Belle Isle and Middleton join in a Community Fun Day at the Manor Field Hall, writes Deacon Al Henry. It was an afternoon of food, craft, dance, advice and information. Many local agencies such as Health for All, Change4Life, Aire Valley Homes, weight management,
Deacon Al Henry of Middleton Methodist Church has sent us details of an idea he’s come up with to put “CHRIST” back into Christmas. He’s aiming to to work together with local people in Middleton and Belle Isle to put on a special community festival involving schools, community groups, churches and
[slideshow] A lovely September day drew the crowds to Middleton Park for the fourth annual Friends of Middleton Park Craft, Flower and Produce Show. After weeks and months of growing of the produce and flowers, the flower arranging, the making of the crafts and the taking and framing of pictures