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Beeston In Bloom tidies up Rowland Road planter

  The junction of Tunstall Road and Dewsbury Road is not the prettiest part of South Leeds, but it’s looking brighter thanks to a Beeston in Bloom working party. The group tackled the planter at the bottom of Rowland Road on Tuesday (14 January 2014). The ‘In Bloom’-ers were helped

New plan for Beeston and Holbeck to be launched at community event

  An aspirational new plan for the development of Beeston and Holbeck is being launched at a community event with fun activities for families. Leeds Federated Housing Association (Leeds Fed) is launching its Local Offer for the area at Rowland Road Social Club on Tuesday 1 October, from 12pm to

Environmental project is Green For Go

  If you join the Green For Go project you could find yourself planting up an allotment, building a bird box or taking part in a community tidy up. Groundwork Leeds have launched the Green for Go project which provides regular environmental learning opportunities for adults with a range of

News In Brief

  Bulb Bonanza Groundwork Leeds are giving away 80,000 daffodil bulbs to groups around the city. The bulbs are to be planted in school grounds, community centres, youth clubs, roadsides, etc. Groups need to apply by 27th September, stating exactly where they wish to plant the bulbs. You can download

Get ready for the Middleton Park Craft, Flower & Produce Show

  Are you ready for the Friends of Middleton Park‘s Craft, Flower and Produce Show? It’s on Sunday 15th September, from 1-4pm. Now in its fourth year, the event will also mark the official opening of the new visitor centre by Hilary Benn MP. There are lots of classes to

Building and gardening opportunities for young people

  Two opportunities for young people looking for work and training have been advertised this week. Groundwork Leeds are offering a two year, full time, practical training course in horticulture and landscape gardening. The course is for 16-18 year olds and you’ll learn on the job working at the Temple

UPDATED: Children’s summer activities roundup

  As the schools break up for the long summer holiday, we look at some of the many activities available to keep your children occupied and entertained. The Hamara Healthy Living Centre in Beeston is running a full summer programme of activities for 6-12 year olds through to 29th August.