Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds.
We start this week at The Hunslet Club, where the Big Bike Fix will be on Saturday morning 10am-12pm. Bring in your bikes for free bike repairs. The Hunslet Club is on Hillidge Road, LS10 1BP.
There will be various Councillor surgeries on Saturday from 11am-12pm at Beeston Community Hub & Library (LS11 8PN); 12-1pm at St Matthew’s Community Centre in Holbeck (LS11 9NR); and from 1:30pm at BITMO’s Gate in Belle Isle (LS10 3QH).
Beeston Hill Community Association is hosting a community meal to mark World Food Day on Saturday. Taste food from around the world, share recipes and stories, and enjoy a welcoming celebration of our community’s many cultures. The event takes place at Beeston Hill United Free Church on Malvern Road from 1-3pm.
This month’s Belle Isle litter pick promises to be spooktacular. If you’re a Leeds Federated tenant staff will be on hand to gather your thoughts and opinions on their services. Meet at Woodville Square LS10 3EY at 1pm on Saturday, all equipment is provided.
From 1-4pm it’s the Belle Isle Repair Café. The fixers and stitchers will be on hand to give your goods a second lease of life, and you can get help with any digital issues until 3pm. There will also be winter coats and tea and toasties will be on offer. It’s all at BITMO’s GATE centre on Aberfield Gate, LS10 3QH.
Leeds United host Manchester United in the Premiership, kicking off at 2pm on Sunday. You can expect the usual heavy traffic and parking issues around Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley before and after the match.
Hunslet ARLFC face Waterhead Warriors on Saturday for a place in the NCRL Premier Grand Final. Kick off is at 2:30pm at Hunslet Club Sports Village, The Oval, opposite Morrisons.
Better Beeston are holding a community litter pick on Sunday afternoon. Meet on Maud Avenue at 3pm, equipment provided.
Middleton Primary School is holding a series of Open Days this month. You can visit the school on Monday, 9:15am; Tuesday, 3:30pm; and Thursday 10am and 2pm. The school is on Middleton Park Avenue, LS10 4HU. Call 0113 271 7969 or email info@middletonprimary.org
Andy’s Man Club has moved it’s Leeds South Group to the St George’s Centre in Middleton (LS10 4UZ). Like all Andys Man Club meetings it’s free and takes place every Monday from 7-9pm, this is safe space for men to talk about how they are feeling.
Cranmore and Raylands Community Centre is holding a Festive Autumn Warmer event on Thursday at 3:30pm. There will be games including bingo, apple bobbing and festive treats. Join the fun – all ages welcome, no need to book, just drop in.
Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton is hosting two art and craft workshops to help you connect with nature this week. On Friday, 10:30am-3:30pm you can work with willow to create wind spinners, then next Saturday (24 October) there are nature plaster casting workshops at 10am and 1:30pm. Book tickets at: https://linktr.ee/tcvskeltongrange
Leeds Knights will face off against Solway IHC at 7pm on Friday for an NIHL National Division match up. Ice hockey fans should head to Planet Ice on Elland Road, LS11 0EY.
On Friday at 7:30pm Slung Low present ‘Batty’. Batty has a wild side. She dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning. In fact she’s starting to wonder if she might be a witch… At The Warehouse in Holbeck on Crosby Street. Pay what you decide, book tickets at www.slunglow.org/shows
And finally, Leeds Trades Union Council is hosting an International Singalong at Holbeck Working Men’s Club on Friday from 7pm. The event is part its hosting of a youth delegation from Dortmund TUC. Get along with your voice, organisers promise to supply song sheets and musicians. Book tickets here. Holbeck WMC is located at Jenkinson Lawn, LS11 9QX.
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