What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The sporting community at Cockburn John Charles Academy is buzzing with pride following the exceptional performance of one of its standout athletes. Darlene, a dedicated and talented student, has clinched the gold medal in the 80m hurdles at the prestigious West Yorkshire School Games. Not only did she secure first
The vibrant community of Beeston witnessed a heart warming and exhilarating event as the Hamara inaugural Inclusive Sports Day, the first of its kind which took place under clear skies and brilliant sunshine. Organised by Aliya, the Disability and Inclusivity Sports Activator, the event aimed to foster inclusivity and promote
Following the success of the first Let’s Move: South Leeds event last year, it will be returning in 2024 on Saturday (11 May 2024) from 12-3pm at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. Get Set Leeds Local are working with community partners to come together celebrating and showcasing some of the
Get Set Leeds Local (GSLL) is a Sport England funded project led by Active Leeds (part of Leeds City Council), working alongside residents and partners across Hunslet and Riverside and Beeston and Holbeck, exploring how collaboratively we can break down barriers and enable more people to move more. Over the
Cockburn John Charles Academy is celebrating a remarkable achievement as it proudly announces that it has been awarded the prestigious School Games Gold Mark for its outstanding commitment to school sports and physical education. This recognition not only reflects the dedication of the school’s staff and students but also reaffirms
As the days become longer and temperatures increase there is no better time to get outdoors and be active … The Hunslet Initiative is relaunching two free weekly sports sessions for local children and teenagers in Hunslet and Belle Isle. The activities will give young people of all ages, abilities
As we soak up the glory of the Lionesses and get engrossed in the Commonwealth Games I’d like to share a story of sporting success from closer to home… Since April, Hunslet Initiative has been running free weekly sports sessions every Tuesday for local children and teenagers – the first
As the days become longer and temperatures increase there is no better time to get outdoors and be active … The Hunslet Initiative is launching two free weekly sports sessions for local children and teenagers next week (26 April 2022). The activities will give young people of all ages, abilities
Leeds Girls Can are supporting Women’s Lives Leeds – Safer Streets initiative with a 2 week event on Holbeck Moor with a range of women’s and family activities on offer in March. The initiative aims to create a safe space for women and girls in our parks and green spaces.
A special loan for business startups is helping two Yorkshire social entrepreneurs share the joy of sport with people who would usually miss out because of disability. Sports development expert Richard Szostak, and champion wheelchair racer Louis Speight, have delivered hundreds of specialist coaching sessions across West Yorkshire, including regular