What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Belle Isle TMO are keen to support local people to link up and make a difference in the community. Do you have an idea for an activity, but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you already link up with others but need a little extra help? This is where
‘Looking out for our neighbours’ is an award winning social movement that aims to prevent loneliness and its associated health issues throughout West Yorkshire and Harrogate. It succeeds by encouraging people to do simple things to help out their neighbours. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health
A single street in Hunslet has raised hundreds of pounds for the NHS after holding weekly quizzes and bingo sessions throughout lockdown. Residents of Parnaby Avenue have raised more than £200 and strengthened their community spirit in the process. All funds will be donated to Leeds General Infirmary’s children’s ward.
West Yorkshire Police – Leeds. A WEATHER WARNING HAS BEEN PUT IN PLACE Please make sure you prepare for the conditions outside. Check on your neighbour, it’s the time for giving. I know that everyone leads busy lives but, if you have elderly neighbours, do keep an eye out for
Do you know your neighbours? Do you wish your street was a bit friendlier? Do you get a bit awkward when you spot those that live next door but can’t remember their name? Artist and broadcaster Scottee is looking for one street in Leeds to nominate itself as the loneliest
A project to bring communities together and help people connect with their neighbours has been launched in South Leeds. Local people will be put at the heart of the project, Migrant Access Project Plus (MAP+), which has started in Holbeck before being rolled out to other parts of Leeds next
My Nigerian neighbours moved out this week. It was all rather unexpected – there had been no build-up, no forewarning and then they told me they were going. The next day. I suppose they have been there about eight years. Long enough to have two more children anyway. Long enough
Frank Dickinson from FED Locksmiths spoke to South Leeds Life about his work and the community. My name is Frank Dickinson, I have lived all my life in Leeds and have spent many years in Beeston and the surrounding areas. I lived and worked in Holbeck and Beeston as a
Do you live in South Leeds? Are you passionate about your community? Are you constantly despairing about your community’s state of affairs? Who do you think holds the answer to your concerns? You do. Yes – YOU do. Today I will introduce my vision and passion for a positively diverse
It’s the time of year when some of our neighbours go that extra mile to decorate their house outside as well as in. South Leeds Life would like our readers to nominate – with a photo please – your favourite Christmas Lights of the season. There’s no prize for the