{"id":106096,"date":"2025-05-16T11:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T11:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106096\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T11:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T11:06:19","slug":"whats-on-roundup-17-23-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106096\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s On Roundup 17-23 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fearns-interior.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/southleedslife.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What\u2019s On calendar here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We start this week at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leedsdock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Leeds Dock<\/strong><\/a> where they are holding their first <strong>Makers\u2019 Market<\/strong> at Fearns on the Boulevard, LS10 1PZ. Discover handmade lino prints, eco-conscious skincare, bespoke illustrations, botanical art and recycled silver jewellery \u2013 plus so much more! It\u2019s a treasure trove of fresh discoveries and one-of-a-kind pieces \u2013 perfect for a relaxed weekend browse. 10am-4pm.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another <strong>Craft Market<\/strong> on Saturday at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100092247493992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rowland Road WMC<\/strong><\/a>, LS11 6ED, 12-4pm. You\u2019ll find gifts, crafts, jewellery baking and lots more, plus the <strong>Play Patch<\/strong> will be open for children\u2019s play.<\/p>\n<p>Then from 1-4pm it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/belleisletmo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Belle Isle Repair Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> at BITMO\u2019s GATE, LS10 3QH. This month the fixers, stitchers and kitchen knife sharpeners will be joined by bike fixers to help you get ready for summer (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). As usual tea and toasties will be on offer and there will be a Belle Isle Gala planning meeting from 3pm.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hunsletnelson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hunslet Nelson<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s Second XI take on Heckmondwike and Carlinghow CC Second XI at their Gipsy Lane ground, LS11 5TT starting at 12:30pm. Then on Sunday at 2pm the Women\u2019s First XI play Great Preston CC, also at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HUNSLETARLFC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hunslet ARLFC<\/strong><\/a> entertain West Hull on Saturday afternoon at The Oval, opposite Morrisons. Kick off is at 2:30pm.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, the Leeds Playhouse community tour reaches Middleton Parochial Hall on North Lingwell Road, LS10 3SR. The family-friendly show <a href=\"https:\/\/southleedslife.com\/playhouse-brings-family-friendly-skateboarding-show-to-south-leeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sisters 360<\/strong><\/a> is on at2pm and 5pm. You can also catch the show at Slung Low\u2019s Warehouse in Holbeck, Crosby Street, LS11 9RQ On Wednesday at 5pm.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday evening Slung Low host <a href=\"https:\/\/southleedslife.com\/theatre-shows-this-month-at-slung-low\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Talking About The Fire<\/strong><\/a>, a show about a new nuclear weapons treaty \u2013 one that\u2019s trying to give the power to eliminate nuclear weapons to the states, and people, who don\u2019t possess them. It\u2019s a show and a conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Then on Sunday it\u2019s back to family-fieldly theatre at Slung Low as Wrongsemble bring <a href=\"https:\/\/southleedslife.com\/theatre-shows-this-month-at-slung-low\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Three Little Vikings<\/strong><\/a> to life. Watch three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels. At 2pm, book at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slunglow.org\/shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.slunglow.org\/shows<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also at 2pm on Sunday afternoon you can enjoy film scores, dance band melodies and popular classics when the <strong>West Yorkshire Brass Band<\/strong> takes to the Middleton Park bandstand. It\u2019s free and the caf\u00e9 will be open serving homemade cakes. Organised by the <a href=\"http:\/\/fomp.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Friends of Middleton Park<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, on Thursday and Friday there\u2019s an opportunity to find out all about <a href=\"https:\/\/southleedslife.com\/have-your-say-on-elland-road-expansion-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Leeds United<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s plans to expand the Elland Road stadium and have your say. The drop in event featuring an exhibition, stadium model, and representatives from the design team and the club will be on hand to answer questions. It all takes place at the Centenary Pavilion on Lowfields Road, LS11 0ES from 12-8pm on Thursday and 2-8pm on Friday. There will also be a quiet hour on Thursday from 11am for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>While you\u2019re here, can we ask a favour?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">South Leeds Life is published by a not-for-profit social enterprise. We keep our costs as low as possible but we\u2019ve been hit by increases in the print costs for our monthly newspaper which have doubled in the last two years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Could you help support local community news by making a one off donation, or even better taking out a supporters subscription?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Donate here, or sign up for a subscription at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/SLLsubscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bit.ly\/SLLsubscribe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. 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