What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
[slideshow]More than 80 people attended the launch of the Middleton Life history project at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre. The evening saw the unveiling of local history panels put together by a group of local residents who’ve been attending the Heritage Lottery-funded project. It also saw the premiere of a 25-minute oral
Those pesky little blue folk The Smurfs are coming to Belle Isle during the school summer holidays! They’re all set to make an appearance at Belle Isle’s fourth movie night which people can attend for free. The popular event runs on Friday, 27 July at Belle Isle Family Cenytre, off Belle Isle Road. It starts at
Girls in south Leeds are being given the chance to try out football at special free taster sessions being run this week and next at Cockburn School. Check out the poster below for more details on the events, which are being run by The Cupboard youth project, Health For All and Leeds
A group of South Leeds residents have become local history reporters and investigated the rich past of their community. The hard work of Members of the Middleton Life project will be celebrated at a special event at Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre on Thursday, July 12 when exhibition panels they’ve helped
They’re part of Prime Minister David Cameron’s plans for ‘Big Society’ – what he describes as a national ‘neighbourhood army’ of community organisers – and you could become one of them in south Leeds. Community organisers will be trained with the skills they need to identify local community leaders, bring communities together,
Hundreds of children from 22 south Leeds primary schools took part in different Olympic-themed events to encourage youngsters to enjoy and take part in sports. The children were taking part in a special Schools Games as part of Lloyds TSB National School Sport Week, with Olympic silver medal Badminton winner Gail Emms a
Ever fancied trying dance and keep fit craze zumba? Well now’s your chance – in the main arena at Hunslet Festival on Saturday June 30. The session’s being run by Health for All’s Healthy Communities Service and is a good chance to try out zumba for free. Further sessions are
[slideshow]The annual community gala for Belle Isle too placeon Saturday, 16th at Windmill Primary School, writes Deacon Al Henry. The cloudy weather did not prevent toddlers, children, families and local residents turing out in large numbers. Entertainment for the day was provided by DAZL who began the morning followed by
Belle Isle will host its popular summer gala on Saturday, June 16, at Windmill Primary School. There will be stalls, childrens’ activities, circus skills, inflatables, youth bus, dance and sports activities. The event, which includes a diamond jubilee bake off, runs 11am-3pm. More details below: [scribd id=97090693 key=key-7q695o5jmegjm8sqeqe mode=list]
If you’ve ever fancied giving rugby a go, here’s your chance. People from across south Leeds are invited to a special rugby taster session at Windmill Primary School in Belle Isle this week. Coaches from Hunslet Hawks will also be present. See the poster below for more: [scribd id=96422390