What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
From 25th October, Belle Isle’s old library will be known as BITMO’s GATE. The tenant-led organisation, which manages almost 2,000 council houses in Belle Isle, chose the name at a recent Board meeting. The old library will now be known as BITMO’s GATE “a resource centre for Belle Isle”.
I arrived at the show, expecting very heavy rain as forecast, but luckily there was only a drizzle all afternoon although it was very windy. I was told lots more people turned up last year, but then it was a beautiful day. You can see from the photos in
After 14 years as the local MP, Hilary Benn finally made it to one of the oldest buildings in his constituency on Friday (6 September 2013). “I’d heard about the barn, but didn’t know exactly where it was until today. It truly is the hidden gem of South Leeds.
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
Beeston Community Forum met on Thursday (1st August 2013) and discussed the White Rose Centre’s expansion plans and progress on a new Beeston Neighbourhood Plan. Tim Flanagan and Dean Stratton from Land Securities the firm that owns and manages the White Rose Centre were present to explain their expansion
The weather could not have been any better for this beautiful, fun-filled family day out. I am talking about the annual Middleton Gala which took place yesterday – Saturday 13th July 2013, at Middleton Primary School. As this was my first time attending this event, I gave myself enough
Come down to the Hunslet Community Gala this weekend for the 10th Anniversary Event on Saturday 29th June from 11:30am to 4:00pm. The annual gala, organised by Hunslet Festival, takes place on the field adjacent to Grove Road (opposite the Penny Hill Centre) off Church Street. In the Family
On Saturday 8th June, Cross Flatts Park in Beeston will see thousands of people from all the different local communities flock into the park as it plays host to the 19th annual Beeston Festival. Hilary Benn MP will officially open the free festival at 12pm. This kicks off an
The horrific attack in Woolwich yesterday has brought back memories of the 7/7 bombings for many of us in Beeston. Community leaders and residents are reacting as they did in 2005 to show solidarity with the victims and reject the use of religion to justify terrorist acts. Leeds Central
[slideshow_deploy id=’16236′] The weather wasn’t great, but the organisers brought the event indoors and the people of Cottingley flocked in for a great event.