The Hunslet Club: News

New Activities in September

New activities will be Breakdance, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Hip Hop, Ballet, Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Senior Youth Club Night. For adults there will be Dance Fit Sessions. Details & Times will soon be on the revamped website. But if you can't wait, email jslack@hunsletclub.org.uk for a timetable!

70th Anniversary Reunion

Saturday November 13th at the club, details to follow, save the date

Bianca is National Champion

Bianca Nixon, The clubs' first female boxer has won the ABA National Junior Champion in her age group. Full Story here: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-girl-is-national-boxing.6373893.jp See parts of the final here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svYo7wp_aZY and an earlier radio feature on Bianca here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHFsX5zfhIg

Bianca is Champion Boxer

The clubs' first female boxer has won the ABA National Junior Champion in her age group. Full Story here: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/Leeds-girl-is-national-boxing.6373893.jp See parts of the final here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svYo7wp_aZY and an earlier radio feature on Bianca here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHFsX5zfhIg

"Glee Summer Show"

Mon Aug 2nd to Fri 6th. - One week to prepare and perform a "Glee" style show in front of an audience on Friday afternoon if you want to sing, dance or act, this is for you! £8 per day. 0113 2716489 to book.

Gymnastics 4 Tots Group Launched!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Gymnastics 4 Tots Group! Saturdays 9:00 til 9:45 am for 2 to 4 year olds accompanied by mum or dad. £2.50 per session with our specially trained instructors and brand new toddler gym equipment. Loads of fun and fitness!

Gymnastics 4 Tots!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Gymnastics 4 Tots Group! Saturdays 9:00 til 9:45 am for 2 to 4 year olds accompanied by mum or dad. £2.50 per session with our specially trained instructors & new toddler gym equipment. Loads of fun and fitness for all!

Results and League Placings

To check out the latest scores and league placings for the teams, check out http://garforthleague.co.uk/fixtures-tables

Hunslet Boxers Feature on Youtube

Hunslet Boxers have been featuring on the club youtube channel

A Feature on Bianca Nixon broadcast on South Leeds Community Radio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHFsX5zfhIg

Footage of some recent winning bouts for Bianca:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rehWAIbQ8

& http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7KvuLhBRTM

& http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uboQcpCBeJw

& Lee Stewart bout footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNnRJ_bq8lU

70th Anniversary Reunion

Saturday November 13th at the club, details to follow, save the date

Education Minister Ed Balls MP visits Hunslet Club

The Secretary of State for Education, Ed Balls MP paid a visit to the club on Friday 26th of February, full story & pictures here: http://www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk/ds-news1/archive.asp

The Hunslet Club on Youtube, Twitter & Facebook

The Club now has its own youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/hunsletclub We're also twittering http://twitter.com/HunsletClub
& have a Former Members & Friends Group on facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=39242306870&ref=ts

Breakdance Battle @ The Hunslet Club

Sat Sept 4th The Hunslet Club is hosting a breakdance battle organised by Speak To The Streets and judged by UK Champion Raw B. Further Details Here: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RAtRhHz6gGI/TGBNLFHOhDI/AAAAAAAAASM/C_oW2hCJ5hc/s1600/STTS2-5.jpg news story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/leeds/2010/aug/24/breakdancing-bid-to-break-cycle-of-violence-in-inner-city-leeds

Connaught Refurbishments Completed!

The £25,000 worth of refurbishments to the club courtesy of Connaught thanks to your votes last Christmas are complete.

Video about it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqr3A4P3rqc

Full story here: http://www.24dash.com/news/Communities/2009-11-05-Free-refurbishment-makes-a-world-of-difference-to-South-Leeds-youngsters

and: http://www.middletontoday.co.uk/news/The-Hunslet-Club-celebrates-refurbishment.5807272.jp

Toddlers Can Play Football Now Too!

Yes that's right, even toddlers can come and learn football at the Hunslet Club along with their parents, the sessions are great fun! more details here: http://www.hunsletclub.org.uk/YoungPeopleActivities/Football4Tots.aspx

Club Member Features in National Youth Work Magazine

So what's Sheridan got to say about what happens at the club? find out here: http://www.cypnow.co.uk/Archive/941461/Ground-Down-Club---Hunslet-Club-Leeds/

Now we're twittering!

If you use the twitter website, why not follow us to keep updated on what's coming up? http://twitter.com/HunsletClub
Our Former Members & Friends Group is also on facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=39242306870&ref=ts

Bit Older? Why Not Join The Senior Youth Group

The Senior Youth Group meets Mondays Mondays 6:00 til 8:00 and organises trips, events at the club, games and all sorts, if your 13+ come along, you'd be very welcome

Irish Dancers Performed at the Light Night Festival

The Irish Dancers performed on Light Night, Friday October 9th at the Tiled Hall Cafe, Leeds Art Gallery in front of over a hundred people. This was part of an evening featuring the best arts performers in Leeds showcased across the city. More details here: http://www.lightnightleeds.co.uk/7_Events.html?item=160

Picture here: http://lightnightleeds.co.uk/11_Photos.html?gallery=11&picture=162

New Wild Cooking Club Launched!

A big well done to Taylor-Mae, age 6, who came up with the group name, we love it!

Thanks as well to the Healthy Living Grant Scheme managed by Leeds Community Foundation for helping to make this happen!