What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Over 100 women have gained qualifications with Asha Neighbourhood Project this year and the Lord Mayor of Leeds was on hand to award the certificates. The Lord Mayor, Cllr Jane Dowson was attending the Beeston charity’s 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 12 December 2017. Addressing the meeting she
Hunslet-based adult training provider in2wrk will be delivering a free workshop designed to help unemployed people in Leeds find work. Speaking ahead of the course that takes place in December, Jack Johnson, in2wrk’s spokesperson, explained how the city’s jobseekers would receive tangible benefits just by attending the free workshop. “There’s
Hunslet-based The Right Fuelcard Company’s (TRFC) focus on creating job opportunities for the disadvantaged and long-term unemployed has been acknowledged in a high-profile award. The independent distributor of Shell, Esso, Keyfuels and UK Fuels cards to UK businesses, has clinched the Diversity honour in The Yorkshire Post’s Excellence in Business
Are you part of a community group, sports club or local charity? Would you like some help to make sure you are operating properly within the law and keeping correct financial records? Health For All’s Aiming High project is running three workshops this month to help small community organisations. Rachel
An exciting skills programme for young people to develop practical railway skills is underway in Leeds and has been strongly supported by Cllr Kim Groves, Deputy Executive Member for Inclusive Growth. Real Skills have a fully working rail site at their learning venue in Holbeck, with courses tailored for the
A new group for those interested in photography is bringing people together in Beeston. Meeting at the Skills Hub on the Cockburn School campus, Digital Image Online plans to share skills and organise training for beginners and experienced snappers alike. Organiser Steve Thompson explains: “We have a range of activities
The Right Fuelcard Company’s reputation as a great employer which creates opportunities for the disadvantaged and long-term unemployed – has been further acknowledged. TRFC, a Hunslet-based independent distributor of Shell, Esso, Keyfuels and UK Fuels cards to UK businesses, is a finalist in the Outstanding Employer and Diversity categories of
South Leeds Life is looking for ways to encourage more people to write articles for us and better support our existing writers, and we would like your help. We have devised a (very) short survey to check whether we are thinking along the right lines. It will help us with
Leeds City Council has launched an innovative new website which makes it easy for adults to find enjoyable courses in and around their local area. The Leeds Adult Learning website (www.leedsadultlearning.co.uk) provides an easy way to discover information on hundreds of courses across the city that are open to all
Health For All are launching two new courses at the Dewsbury Road Community Hub in Beeston next week (21 & 22 September 2017). Both courses are for adults over 19 years of age. The courses are funded by Leeds