What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
An Artist on Every Street Corner? We take as our starting point the belief that cities are, in part, formed and reformed by the interplay of different groups and interests – politicians and policy-makers, practitioners and professionals, and residents who all act in their own way as play-makers – as
The century-old Rowland Road Social Club last weekend hosted a major regional darts competition – and saw a south Leeds lad scooping the top prize in the final. The competition was a feature event on the regional circuit, organised by Bradford Darts Promotions in conjunction with the Beeston club. It
The Tetley is a centre for contemporary art and learning based in the former headquarters of Tetley’s Brewery on Hunslet Road. While we recognise that we can’t replace the brewery, which was such a landmark for the city, we hope that our new use of the old Director’s Offices can
This month sees the second annual south Leeds community hike, on Saturday 20th September, this year to the majestic Yorkshire Three Peaks – and places on the trip are fast running out. Following last year’s acclaimed trip to Mount Snowdon in Wales (click here to read the South Leeds
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,
Belle Isle TMO and Let’s Get Active’s Schedule. There’s NEW FREE classes starting in September with Leeds Let’s Get Active… check out the evening aerobics class at Middleton. Here is our new leisure centre timetable starting from September! We have a new evening dance aerobics class at Middleton, and
On Sunday 27 July, The Hunslet Club are proud to present their annual Summer Gala. One of the highlights of the South Leeds summer program; with live bands, fresh barbeque food and performances from the Hunslet Club’s performing arts groups, this event attracts families from all around the area.
Say the words “Leek Street Flats” to South Leeds residents of a certain age and memories come flooding back of tower block apartments that dominated the Hunslet skyline between the late 60’s and early 80’s, now long gone. Video by Chris Richardson Construction of the 350 flats started in 1968
We had a really good Big Conversation event at the St Matthew’s Community Centre in Holbeck last Friday. This is the second in a series of Big Conversations that I am holding around my constituency with our ward councillors. It works on a very simple basis. We invite local
South Leeds Life is pleased to tell you that Hilary Benn, MP, has agreed to write a monthly article for us – here’s part one of the first one! Apparently, 8 million people have so far viewed Jeremy Paxman’s interview with Russell Brand on You Tube. I was both intrigued