What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Belle Isle TMO My 500th blog, wow. I feel tired. Lol. There’s always one to spoil a photo, Sue. Ken’s Walking Group posing by the lagoon at Middleton Park! It was a lovely walk, setting off at 12 and venturing up Town Street and through Middleton Park and back
Proposals for a new Urban Bike Park in a popular south Leeds green space have been welcomed by Middleton Park councillors. A report to be tabled to Leeds City Council’s executive board next Wednesday (22 March 2017), is seeking the go ahead for a new cycling hub at Middleton Park.
As part of ongoing improvements to Middleton Park, a brand new landscape feature, known as ‘Nick’s View’ is nearing completion. The feature compromises of a seating area with views across the Park dedicated to former Chairman of the Friends of Middleton Park, Nick Rose. Local councillors, who have been heavily
In the week that Cross Flatts parkrun celebrates its 200th run (Saturday 25 February 2017) comes news that preparations are being made to start a new parkrun event in Middleton Park. The parkrun phenomenon started back in London in 2004 as a time trial exercise amongst a group of mates
On Sunday (12 February 2017) just shy of 100 people braved the terrible weather for the annual Running for Skye fun run event in Middleton Park. The fun run began in 2015 on Valentine’s Day in support of youngster Skye Sutcliffe after she suffered a shock diagnosis 10 months earlier
South Leeds residents look set to launch a campaign to bring a ‘Go Ape‘ treetop adventure course to Middleton Park, after a proposal to establish one in Roundhay Park was blocked by local opposition there. Last October saw the idea first floated for Roundhay, followed by an extensive community consultation
On Sunday 12 February 2017 Running for Skye will return to Middleton Park for the third year in a row. The fun run began in 2015 on Valentine’s Day in support of youngster Skye Sutcliffe after she suffered a shock diagnosis 10 months earlier at the age of just 20
A stolen car that was abandoned and set fire to in Middleton Park received the art gallery treatment as someone added a laminated caption card to it. The car was discovered by staff on 4 November and moved to the top of Middleton Grove, near the Equestrian centre, awaiting collection.
I took my camera to Middleton Park this morning to take some photos of the snow. I hope you enjoy them. We would love to see your snow photos! Please email your photos to info@southleedslife.com and we’ll publish a selection of the best shots.
Breeze on Tour is back this August, allowing thousands of young people to enjoy a host of exciting activities for free in parks across Leeds. One of the main events will take place in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 August 2016 between 12 noon and