You may remember recently we asked for some help with our email subscriptions as we moved to Mailchimp. One willing local helped us set this up, and the more I talked to her the more interesting facts she told me. In particular she runs the local institution of IronCupcake that takes place at the Adelphi …
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Leeds Inspired (www.leedsinspired.co.uk) will be at Kirkstall Festival with our pop up green screen to film festival goers, stall holders, performers and anyone else who want to be part of ‘Momentous’, a large scale projection that will transform the entire façade of Civic Hall into an animated mechanical clock for 3 nights in early October …
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Hot on the heels of our change to email subscriptions, we’ve now also incorporated the discussion forums into the main website to make it easier to view and find information. It was a bit of a difficult situation previously as the forums were held on a separate system, so it was impossible to get a …
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We’ve been putting a lot of work recently into communicating with local residents more effectively. Traditionally this has been through our magazine, Kirkstall Matters which editor Jenny Budd is doing a fine job in taking forward. Hopefully if you are a member of the KVCA you should have received your copy of that latest issue …
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Hopefully you will be aware of the Community First funding that we have received for the Kirkstall council ward. We have been awarded over £67,000 by the Community Development Foundation to help fund projects over the next four years. If you have an idea for a community-based project and require £250 to £2500 in order …
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Councillor Roger Harington, chair of the Climate Change Partnership will formally open the 20 space bike shed at 3pm on Tuesday 12th March at The Conservation Volunteers, Hollybush in Kirkstall Leeds.LS5 3BP Our 20 space bike shed has a simple frame made of green larch with a living roof of sedum and other plants (aka Green roof). …
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A new beginners running group has started in Kirkstall, for complete beginners or those returning to running after a long lay off. The aim is to train to be able to run the Apperley Bridge Canter 10K in May without walking, but at whatever speed. From there the running world is your oyster! You would be …
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Every wondered which electoral ward you live in? And which housing authority you come under? And who is your MP? Even if you just want to report a crime, which police team will it get assigned to? Sadly, most local residents don’t know the answer to these questions, but its not really that surprising. Its …
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Do you fancy getting more involved with your local community? Kirkstall is becoming a more and more vibrant place with many people taking up a new hobby or pastime while helping do something great for their local community at the same time. There’s lots of opportunities available, and if you have your own projects you’d like help …
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On the 4th November at 4.00 p.m. St. Stephen’s Church will be holding a Memorial Service. During this service we will be remembering loved ones and friends who have passed away during the last year. If anyone wishes to have their relatives or friends mentioned in this service, please contact me or visit the church on the …
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Rachel Reeves writes for Kirkstall Matters following KVCA’s day out in the capital This summer’s festival at Kirkstall Abbey was, yet again, a testament to the hard work of the volunteers who stage the event every year. I have enjoyed visiting the festival for many years, and know that many people in Kirkstall see it …
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Hopefully you will be aware of the Community First funding that we have received for the Kirkstall council ward. We have been awarded over £67,000 by the Community Development Foundation to help fund projects over the next four years. If you have an idea for a community-based project and require £250 to £2500 in order to make …
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