What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The sun shone bright once again at Cross Flatts Park for this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event. Co-ordinated by Get Set Leeds Local (part of Active Leeds, Leeds City Council) with great support from community partners. The South Leeds community came together in their masses to move, explore, and
Get ready to move, explore, and connect at this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event taking place on Saturday (10 May 2025) from 12–3pm at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. This community led event, supported by Get Set Leeds Local, brings together the amazing mix of activities that South Leeds
Get Set Leeds Local are excited for Spring and all that it brings. As well as longer days, warmer weather and the colour in parks from spring flowers, we also start to hear some more great ideas emerging from the community around things they’re wanting to set up, re-start, develop
Although we’re big advocates for being active all year round, it’s been a busy start to 2025 for Get Set Leeds Local, catching up with partners and residents who are developing plans and ideas for the Spring / Summer when it can feel a bit easier to get outdoors or
A number of South Leeds groups joined Active Leeds for a Leeds Equipment and Kit Exchange Partnership (LEKEP) event in November to celebrate becoming global winners for ‘purpose led partnership’ at the Sports Positive Awards 2024 and to explore how we can collectively continue making a difference across Leeds. The
Local people from South Leeds have been developing their self defence skills, thanks to an idea from a Hunslet resident. An initial six week course was funded from Get Set Leeds Local as a pilot project for the area, working with Involve Community Centre. Certificates have been received by those
On Wednesday (14 August 2024) the new look Hunslet Town Square hosted a successful Family Play Event giving young families a chance to play, get creative and try new things! Over 50 children and adults enjoyed a range of fun activities in the sun including various water activities, puppet making,
Get Set Leeds Local would like to share a big thank you to all that made this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event happen. The community came together on Saturday 11 May 2024 to showcase some of what’s on offer locally for all ages. Residents flocked along to Cross Flatts
Following the success of the first Let’s Move: South Leeds event last year, it will be returning in 2024 on Saturday (11 May 2024) from 12-3pm at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. Get Set Leeds Local are working with community partners to come together celebrating and showcasing some of the
Get Set Leeds Local is enjoying all things walking this month, as May is National Walking Month. Walking can be a great way to get up and get out to explore local outdoor spaces. You don’t have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health