Author Archives: Simon Dawson

12th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale for St Gemma’s Hospice

October 18th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (Comments Off on 12th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale for St Gemma’s Hospice)

12th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale is coming up and it’s one of the largest displays of Art in the region! Rapidly becoming a staple calendar event for all those who appreciate art, the Leeds Annual Art Exhibition and Sale is fast approaching and it’s not one to miss. Whether you are an avid art fan or just …
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About Kirkstall Community First

October 18th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Charity | Kirkstall Community First | Our Community - (Comments Off on About Kirkstall Community First)

Do you want to run a local project that will benefit the local area? A new programme from the Office for Civil Society has awarded Kirkstall £67,820 to spend over the next four years on projects led by members of our community. Groups do not have to be registered charities and can be groups of …
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Tesco Kirkstall Plan submitted

October 18th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Tesco Kirkstall Plan submitted)

TESCO KIRKSTALL PLANS RECEIVE LOCAL SUPPORT New planning application submitted for supermarket, shops and community facility Tesco has submitted a new planning application for the mostly derelict site in the centre of Kirkstall after revised proposals were met with support from local residents (some of which are pictured right). After Tesco received a positive response at …
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Big Green Weekend this Sunday

October 5th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall In Bloom | Our Community - (Comments Off on Big Green Weekend this Sunday)

The Conservation Volunteers charity urges everyone in Leeds to do their bit to protect vulnerable everyday green spaces or risk losing them Approximately one-third of the UK’s green spaces are under threat Big Green Weekend 2012 is in Leeds to inspire citywide conservation action The Conservation Volunteers, an environmental volunteering charity, is calling on everyone …
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Tesco Public Exhibition Next Week

September 18th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues - (6 Comments)

Just a quick post to let you all know that Tesco will be holding a public exhibition of their revised plans for the old Kirkstall District Centre site (KwikSave/Harvard Mills) next week, and all members of the public are invited to view the plans and express their views. If you are interested in the development please come …
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The Secret Garden

August 23rd, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Abbey | Our Community - (3 Comments)

Even when you have lived somewhere for over a decade it’s always a delight to discover a new treasure in your local area. Although the skies are overcast today it’s pretty warm so I decided to take a chance to go for a morning stroll past the abbey to see the fun that’s going on …
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Parking at Kirkstall Festival

July 12th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Parking at Kirkstall Festival)

Great news! We will be able to have public parking available at Kirkstall Festival on Saturday 14th July. It has been a bit touch and go with the rain over previous days(/weeks/months!) but after a site inspection today we are confident that it will be fine. We would however ask you to consider public transport …
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How to get to Kirkstall Festival

July 11th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on How to get to Kirkstall Festival)

With the weather being as it has recently it is very likely that parking for the festival will be very restricted. Where possible PLEASE try to use public transport, it’ll help to make your day run smoothly.   By bus From Bramley: Buses 38, 49 and 91, alight at BHS in Kirkstall or Kirkstall Leisure …
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Raising the Roof for St Stephens

July 5th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Raising the Roof for St Stephens)

Three Leeds-based classical musicians are getting together for a fund-raising concert in St Stephen’s, Kirkstall on Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm. St Stephen’s was built in 1828 and has been extended twice to serve the growing population of Kirkstall. It is now the only church building in Kirkstall  but the fabric is deteriorating. Rain has …
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We’re now on Pinterest and Youtube!

May 2nd, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on We’re now on Pinterest and Youtube!)

Ok, so you may have noticed we’re updating the website at the moment (bit by bit) and never ones to let new ways of communicating with you lovely people pass us by, so we’re now on Pinterest. Have a look at the social media links on the right and see our boards. We’ll be pinning …
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Local Election Candidates

May 2nd, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Local Election Candidates)

Leeds University Union have put together this great interview video about the candidates for tomorrows election. Sorry this is quite late in the day but its a great way to get to know your candidates a bit better. LUU video of Kirkstall Candidates Have a watch and make sure you cast your vote tomorrow!   …
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Are you a member of a group or know of a group who would like to take part in our Festival Parade? Our festival theme is ‘Kirkstall going for gold’ and we have prizes for fancy dress. Use the parade to promote your group or organisation and have some fun. We would welcome any inquiries …
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