Author Archives: Simon Dawson

As many of you will know the new Aldi opens on Cardigan fields soon (19th June to be exact) and Aldi are looking at recruiting 30 staff from the local area as Store Assistants and Stock Assistants. These are the details we’ve received we hope it reaches jobseekers in our community, please share? Employment Leeds …
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Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April

March 16th, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (Comments Off on Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April)

It’s impossible to travel anywhere in our area without noticing the increasingly desperate state of our neighbourhood and the litter problem that affects us and everyone else in Leeds. Council cuts naturally means that budgets for clearing our streets, canals, woodland and open areas have been tightened, and this is unlikely to change in the …
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The Happy Abbey

February 25th, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (2 Comments)

Kirkstall Abbey has some money from the Happy Museum Project to look at ways of making people feel happy. One of these ways is trying something new and learning new skills. All Happy Museum sessions are free but we do ask that you help us to evaluate them; this might be by filling in a …
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Creative Light at Night Experience Day

December 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Creative Light at Night Experience Day)

Join Olympus Magazine for a Creative Light at Night Photography Workshop on Tuesday 17 December, at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, open to all photography fans. The location We’ll be meeting at the Gatehouse café opposite the Abbey at 3pm for introductions over coffee and to hear about the best techniques for creative night photography. This …
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Sheesh Mahal wins best curry award!

December 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Our Community - (1 Comments)

We’re really happy to see that local curry house Sheesh Mahal was awarded Best in West Yorkshire 2014 by The Curry Club last week. Congratulations to Azram and the team!

Heritage Singers carol concert in the Abbey this weekend

December 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Heritage Singers carol concert in the Abbey this weekend)

The Heritage Singers at Kirkstall Abbey will be performing christmas carols this weekend on 15 December 2013 2:00pm – 3:00pm in the Abbey church. The Heritage Singers is a 24 voice chamber choir based in Leeds. Our aims are to preserve and maintain the Anglican Choral tradition especially in rural areas, and also to provide service music …
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Should Leeds Bid for European Capital of Culture?

December 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on Should Leeds Bid for European Capital of Culture?)

Welcome by Cllr Lucinda Yeadon, Executive Member for Leisure and Skills and introductions by Cluny Macpherson, Chief Officer Culture and Sport With one of the most diverse populations in the UK, representing communities with roots in more than 200 countries, Leeds is home to world class international talent.  Now, on the eve of the Grand …
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Fancy working at Headingley Heart?

December 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Our Community - (Comments Off on Fancy working at Headingley Heart?)

We thought you might be interested in this role for a Centre Manager (full time) at HEART in Headingley. £25,000 p.a. This is an opportunity for you to be part of this exciting venture in Headingley. We are seeking a new Centre manager to build on our success to date and ensure that HEART is well managed and …
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Kirkstall Stargazing – Friday 29th Nov

November 28th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Schools/Kids - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Stargazing – Friday 29th Nov)

#KirkstallStargazing is a FREE Event which takes place on the Last Friday of the month, meeting outside the Queenswood Social Club on Queenswood Drive. The event was setup & run by the Volunteers of Kirkstall Community Garden with the aim to help the kirkstall community come together, learn about the solar system & share ideas. Come …
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Remembrance Sunday – Photos

November 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Our Community | Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Remembrance Sunday – Photos)

A sizeable group of attendees came along to Kirkstall Cenotaph to mark Remembrance Sunday, led by Rev Stephen Kaye. Here’s some photos of the service taken by Val Crompton.

Public exhibition for new floodlights at Headingley

November 7th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues | Our Community | Sport - (Comments Off on Public exhibition for new floodlights at Headingley)

Yorkshire County Cricket Club is holding a public exhibition to invite local residents and businesses to view its proposals for the installation of four new permanent floodlights at the Headingley Cricket Ground. The proposals will be on display in the reception area of the Carnegie Pavilion, Kirkstall Road, Headingley on Friday 15th November between 3.00pm – 6.00pm …
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Remembrance Sunday

November 7th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Kirkstall In Bloom | Our Community - (Comments Off on Remembrance Sunday)

The Abbey Churches Together Remembrance Service will be held at 2.30pm on Sunday 10th November 2013 at Kirkstall Cenotaph on Bridge Road, and will be led by Revd Stephen Kaye of Kirkstall St Stephen’s. The cenotaph has just had four new planters installed by Kirkstall In Bloom, just in time for the service. We hope …
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