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A spot of gardening at Talbot Terrace

September 20th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on A spot of gardening at Talbot Terrace)

You are invited to come and help tidy the small garden at the end of Talbot Terrace. We’ll be doing some weeding and cutting back. Please bring any spades / trowels / shears that you have, Join us when you can and leave when you need to. All help gratefully received. This event is hosted …
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Friends of Burley Park AGM

September 14th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Friends of Burley Park AGM)

Friends of Burley Park have their AGM on Tuesday 18th September at 8pm at Burley Greenhow Community Centre on Haddon Road. Please come along if you have ideas for developing the park. We hope to support the group to expand and attract new members this year. The Kirkstall Cllrs have a small amount of money …
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Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum – Survey

September 13th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum – Survey)

  The KNF are conducting an initial ‘SWOT’ survey, this initial survey will be used to steer more in-depth consultations on what people want to see. You can complete the survey online at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8WZF3LR   The next full meeting of the Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum will be held on Monday 17 September in Leeds Postal Sports Association …
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Kirkstall Island Farm – Launch

September 12th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Island Farm – Launch)

Working with Feed Leeds, the Kirkstall Valley Development Trust is talking to the Council about taking a lease on the 6 hectares of agricultural land at Burley Mills. We would like to establish a community supported agricultural (CSA) business + growing projects that work with schools and local residents, to sit alongside the remaining allotment holders.Want to come down …
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TCV BIG GREEN WEEKEND – OPEN DAY AT HOLLYBUSH CONSERVATION CENTRE, KIRKSTALL

September 12th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events - (Comments Off on TCV BIG GREEN WEEKEND – OPEN DAY AT HOLLYBUSH CONSERVATION CENTRE, KIRKSTALL)

TCV’s Big Green Weekend (21-24 Sept) is all about celebrating the hard work of dedicated volunteers across the UK; the people that make a huge difference to our much-loved local green spaces. It’s also a chance to encourage more people to join in, make a real difference and have fun.   Every day The Conservation …
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Kirkstall Matters Issue 121 released

August 31st, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Matters Issue 121 released)

    Following a short break Kirkstall Matters is back in print, you can read issue 121 on-line here and/or subscribe to have it delivered on the Join In page.           .

Team Kirkstall – First Riverbank Clean-up

May 20th, 2016 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Team Kirkstall – First Riverbank Clean-up)

Team Kirkstall First Riverbank Clean-up Saturday 28th May, 10am to 2pm First of a number of riverbank clean-up following the boxing day floods. 10 am at Open Source Arts,Aire Place Mills, 143 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS3 1JL or 10:30 am at Ready Steady Store, Kirkstall Road, Leeds LS4 2QD Please bring sun cream, a hat, …
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 Sunday 8th May, 10:30am This year Kirkstall in Bloom will be entering Yorkshire In Bloom, and will be showing off the area around the crossroads including the Drink and Be Grateful Garden and the Cenotaph. In between these to is a goit that runs through the Abbey grounds, and we’d like to tidy it up …
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Burley Village Litter Pick

April 25th, 2016 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (2 Comments)

Community Litter Pick Saturday 30th April, 9:30 to 12 noon Meet Burley Greenhow Community Rooms, Haddon Road All bags and equipment provided Meeting and chat to fellow residents Leeds City Council Environment Services will be available for bag collection & bulky items All welcome, children must me supervised by an adult   

Beecroft Primary School Grand Library Opening

April 21st, 2016 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (Comments Off on Beecroft Primary School Grand Library Opening)

Beecroft Primary School would like to invite past pupils and parents to the Grand Opening of the new school library We will be joined by author and speaker, Dr Gervase Phinn. We would very much like to welcome you to this occasion and help us celebrate the success of our school. Friday 29th April at 10:00 am …
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Flood Aid – Charity Concert

February 4th, 2016 | Posted by Carlos in Charity | Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on Flood Aid – Charity Concert)

Local choirs sing to raise funds for community and arts groups affected by flooding in Kirkstall Featuring Leeds Male Voice Choir, Songbirds Ladies Choir, Masterworks Chorale and other special guests Saturday 27th February 7.30 pm St Stephen’s Church,Kirkstall LS5 3HB Tickets £12 available by telephone from 2431605 or online at: http://floodaidconcert-leeds.eventbrite.co.uk   Download a Flood …
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Kirkstall Flood Cleanup – Action Room

December 28th, 2015 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (1 Comments)

Kirkstall Flood Cleanup – Action Room This is the place to get all the offers of help, support, time and donations into one place – and quickly and effectively get them to the people who need them most – please post on here if you need help or have help to give and we can …
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