What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Rolls of Honour from two former clubs in Stourton have been relocated and put on display in Hunslet Community Hub and Library. The Rolls, which contain the names of club members who served and in some cases died during the two World Wars, were rescued from storage by members of
Hunslet Community Hub and Library is to become the new home of two Rolls of Honour from former clubs in Stourton, following a request made by Hunslet Carr Residents Association (HCRA). Margaret Harper (formally Harvey) from HCRA and a former Stourton resident said: “It is only right we remember the
As Armistice Day draws closer Leeds City Council Armed Forces Champions have welcomed a new display that has been created on the verge of Elland Road/Gelderd Road in the city. Armed Forces Champions, Councillors Gohar Almass (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck), Caroline Gruen (Labour, Bramley & Stanningley) and Jane Dowson (Labour,
There is real anger at the decision to scrap the eastern leg of HS2 which would have brought high-speed rail to Leeds. We were repeatedly promised that both HS2 East and Northern Powerhouse Rail – a new high speed route connecting Manchester and Leeds via Bradford – would be delivered
David Dinmore, the Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Hilary Benn MP and Hunslet & Riverside Councillors joined about 60 local residents for a Remembrance event organised by Hunslet Carr Resident Association yesterday (13 November 2021). The event was organised to remember the 57 ex-pupils of Hunslet Carr School who died
Every child at Clapgate Primary School from nursery to year 6 created a hand of remembrance to combine to create a giant poppy which went on display just in time for Remembrance Day 2021. The children shared stories, had time for reflection and used drawings and words to create their
Events to remember those who died in the two world wars and other conflicts will take place across South Leeds this weekend 13-14 November 2021). St Luke’s Church will lead a Remembrance Service at Holbeck Cemetery, Beeston Road, on Sunday 14 November – Remembrance Sunday. The event will start at
Hunslet Carr Residents Association has produced a booklet which details the 57 ex-pupils of Hunslet Carr School who died in the First World War and are remembered on the Roll of Honour plaque. To coincide with the centenary of the poppy emblem this November, we asked for information regarding the
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) happening on Tuesday (20 November 2018) is an annual observance that honours the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. A number of events including a candlelit vigil will be held to honour all those whose lives were lost to
Come down to Morley this weekend to see Queen Street transformed into 1914 with a street market and live entertainment. On Queen Street there will be: 1914 tram 173 (why not have your photo taken on board?) Recrutement Tent – next to Morley Town Hall Morley community archives Street market