What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A youth who was arrested in connection with the shocking attack in which two swans died in Middleton Park has been released without charge, having been ruled out by police investigating the incident. In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: “A 17-year-old male who was arrested in connection with an
Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting of two swans in Middleton Park last Thursday (30 November 2023). In a statement West Yorkshire Police said: “Police investigating an incident in which two swans were reported to have been shot have arrested a 17-year-old
Two swans who have made their home on the lake in Middleton Park over recent years were found shot today (30 November 2023). The male died at the site, but the female has survived and is being cared for by Yorkshire Swan Rescue. In a statement, West yorkshire Police said:
On Sunday (17 September 2023) the Friends of Middleton Park will be leading a free guided walk in Middleton Park entitled ‘The Brandlings and their Legacy’. In 1697 Ralph Brandling of Durham married Anne Leigh, the heir to the Middleton estate. On the death of Anne’s father in 1706 Ralph
South Leeds residents including Councillor Sharon Burke (Labour, Middleton Park ward) have always known Middleton Park is one of the best – and now it’s been officially confirmed with a prestigious Green Flag Award. With more than 470 acres of green space, Middleton Park is a model of a major
Middleton Park is one of seven parks and green spaces across Leeds which have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. The others are: Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The seven sites, operated by Leeds City Council, have
Friends of Middleton Park welcome back Oddsocks Theatre Company for a night of Shakespeare in the park next Tuesday (11 July 2023). If you think that sounds a bit heavy for a Tuesday night, you clearly haven’t seen Oddsocks before. The company perform Shakespeare with a twist of pantomime and
On Sunday (13 May 2023) the Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk around the Beeston Woods section of the park. Beeston Woods contain a treasure trove of remains of our past. From the 800 year old dispute between William de Grammaire and John of Beeston that
Global Earth Day has been growing in importance since 1970 and today’s event (22 April 2023) will be bigger than ever. Wade’s Charity embraces the celebrations as the green spaces which Wade’s owns around the city play a crucial role in providing a place where Leeds residents can exercise, relax,
This month’s free guided walk in Middleton Park is on Sunday (5 March 2023). This Winter Guided Walk will take in different parts of this very large park depending on the weather, and the conditions under foot. Middleton Woods can be magical in snowy wintery conditions, and somewhat spooky in