What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Students from Leeds Beckett University are working with Yorkshire Contemporary and local Beeston residents to turn Rowland Road Working Men’s Club’s previously derelict backyard into a thriving community adventure playground. The site has been reimagined as the Rowland Road Play Patch – a free, inclusive outdoor space designed for creativity,
Dennis Robbins received his award for his outstanding service to the city. The award celebrates Dennis’ exceptional and inspiring leadership of The Hunslet Club, one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing youth organisations, along with his lifelong commitment to helping young people reach their potential. Dennis first joined The Hunslet
Research by Leeds Beckett University into The Hunslet Club has highlighted the club’s significant impact and reach within its community, particularly among young people. The Hunslet Club provides many diverse activities at a very low cost, including team and individual sports, dance, games, practical skills development, a free youth club,
It was a year ago when former councillor Al Garthwaite was elected as The Lord Mayor of Leeds, along with her long-time friend Lady Mayoress Hon Alderwoman Angela Gabriel. By late October, an email was sent out to students across Leeds Beckett University regarding upcoming careers and voluntary services. Within
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are carrying out research exploring how stroke survivors and their caregivers with an ethnic minority background access and experience health and social care services, and they need volunteers to help them. In the United Kingdom 100,000 people have strokes each year and there are 1.3
The precise locations of the high explosive bombs which fell on Leeds during its worst World War ll air raid have been mapped for the very first time by a team of students at Leeds Beckett University (LBU). The exact sites and stories of these bombs can be seen on
Leeds City Council has organised a series of free events for young people and their families to learn more about exciting apprenticeship opportunities currently available in Leeds. 24 of the city’s leading businesses and public sector organisations will host seminars to talk about the apprenticeships they offer. Each seminar will
The Leeds Apprenticeship Hub is holding a series of seminars through October and November where you can find out what you need to know about opportunities directly from local employers. The seminars enable parents and young people to hear directly from local employers about apprenticeships within their organisation or sector
A new community mental health and wellbeing network has been set up for organisations working in South Leeds. The network brings together businesses, charities and services to share resources and skills for the benefit of South Leeds community. South Leeds Shares, which has been established by a range of partners
35 girls from The South Leeds Academy and Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley took part in a 5-a-side football competition at the John Charles Centre for Sport on Wednesday (3 May 2017). The day was organised by a group of students from Leeds Beckett University working with The Hunslet