What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Over 7,000 people attended the bonfire and firework display in Middleton Park tonight (5 November 2014). Crowds poured into the park from all directions, from Belle Isle, Beeston, Middleton and further afield. An enormous pile of pallets was ignited at 7pm and then at 7:30, after a countdown from Cllr
A new club for budding Young Archaeologists’ has recently been launched in Leeds for children interested in archaeology, history and exploring the past. During the fun interactive sessions children aged 8-16 will get the opportunity to meet professional archaeologists, learn about the techniques archaeologists use to investigate sites, explore
Last Wednesday (17 September 2014) Leeds City Council’s Executive Board decided to close Middleton Park golf course at the end of October, but what happens next? We spoke to Cllr Judith Blake and Alan Shaw, Chair of Friends of Middleton Park (FOMP). Judith Blake is a councillor for the
[slideshow_deploy id=’27662′] The last Gala or Fair of the season although this is called, Friends of Middleton Park Craft, Flower and Produce Show. Was an overcast day, but thankfully no rain, and brought massive crowds into the Park to enjoy all the fun. Lots of cars already parked
Senior councillors are being recommended to press ahead with the closure of Middleton Park Golf Course at a meeting next Wednesday. Leeds City Council’s powerful executive board will discuss a number of options regarding the long-term viability of both Middleton Park and Gotts Park local authority golf courses. This follows
Once again the Annual Craft, Flower and Produce Show will kick off with an enthusiastic blast. Now in its fifth year the event is artfully run and organised by the Friends of Middleton Park. This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole community to come together and share their gardening,
Middleton Park is known by many as the ‘green jewel of South Leeds’ – in fact local residents have been saying for years how great it is! And now it’s been revealed that the historic park has just scooped a prestigious national Green Flag award. Middleton joins a select band
We’re walking from BITMOs GATE Wednesday lunch times folks! Meet here at 12:30pm… walkers at all levels welcomed! Plenty of chat on the way and teas and coffees when we get back… bring a friend or make a new one! We’re doing local walks around Belle Isle, possibly up to
Today (Friday 25 July 2014) sees the start of Love Parks Week, raising awareness of the importance of parks and green spaces. Love Parks Week is a platform for hundreds of park lovers to join forces in the UK’s largest celebration of green spaces. It also campaigning to protect
Older people in South Leeds are sticking with some exciting new hobbies after getting connected with their local community. A number of the city’s Neighbourhood Networks, funded by Leeds City Council, have engaged community connectors from their local areas, who are helping people to pass on their skills and