What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
For centuries it helped swell the surging waters of British industry by harnessing the power of the River Aire. From making oil that powered some of the world’s first locomotives to manufacturing putty that repaired London after The Blitz, Thwaite Watermill played an important part in Leeds becoming a powerhouse
#GiveLeeds campaign makes donating to local charities easier than ever this Christmas The Leeds-based social entrepreneurs behind Zero Waste Leeds, have launched #GiveLeeds, a platform to make it easy for people to donate directly to their local charities and community groups this Christmas. In just 3 easy steps, people in
Four Weeks Four Voice Types Three Operas One Virtual Choir Anyone who has been missing their usual singing group during lockdown or who fancies having a go at mastering opera from the comfort of their living room can look forward to this summer’s launch of a new digital choir by
With classes cancelled to stop people gathering, Middleton-based DAZL have moved online to help you stay fit in your own home. This first video is a 20 minute Dance Fit routine for adults, but more routines will be posted for children and young people. Subscribers will receive regular updates and
Museum-lovers across Leeds will get the chance to travel back in time and explore thousands of years of history from home thanks to a new series of online digital discovery sessions. With council-run museums, galleries and schools currently closed as part of efforts to minimise the spread of Coronavirus, staff
Middleton Park and Cottingley GP Surgeries have launched an online consultation service that enables patients to complete an online consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a guarantee that a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner will review and get in touch to discuss next steps. Both surgeries are
Digital Angels. Ken says: Met up with Morag this morning at BITMO’s Gate to see around 30 people coming along to get advice to how get online on tablets, computers and mobile phones. I won’t go into detail myself as plenty of info below. Will say I have put my
Are you over 50 and living alone or as a carer in South Leeds? Curious about what the internet can offer you? Come along to our Techy Tea Party! Digital Angels (run by Age UK Leeds) works in South Leeds helping to get isolated older people online. The project is
Of all the methods of frittering away our leisure time that humankind has come up with since the advent of actually having time to waste, we have finally reached peak distraction with the advent of arguing online. While only a few decades ago people would spend their evenings watching Morecambe
Have you read the February edition of our South Leeds Life newspaper yet? We’ve been distributing copies to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11. Copies are available from libraries, schools, community centres, GP practices, shops and other community venues. You can find a full list of pick up points here: