In the run up to Kirkstall Festival 2012 we’re asking you to take pictures of everything and anything you love about Kirkstall and your community. These can be artistic, sentimental, fun, odd…anything goes (so long as it’s legal and family friendly!) These images will be printed and displayed at the festival in our Photo Forest, creating The People’s Exhibition of memories and …
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Kirkstall Festival Photo Forest people’s exhibition
January 25th, 2012 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival Photo Forest people’s exhibition)BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fayre
November 29th, 2011 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fayre)Come along to the BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th December from 12-4pm. There will be stalls, gifts, arts and crafts and refreshments! You can also soak up the festive atmosphere on our Winter trail around the garden. Come and join the fun! For more information, please contact Jess Kandola on 0113 2742335 or …
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Remembrance Sunday
November 15th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Remembrance Sunday)The  weather didn’t put people off from attending the Remembrance Service led by Revd Rosemarie Hayes of Kirkstall St Stephen’s. A short, moving service at Kirkstall Cenotaph to remember all those who have fallen.    Â
A visit to Kirkstall’s Mobile Libraries
November 6th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on A visit to Kirkstall’s Mobile Libraries)Did you know that libraries are still active in Kirkstall? Well, I’ve just had a lovely chat with the lady running the mobile library van which is currently parked outside the Children’s Centre on Norman Street. The mobile libraries have been visiting Kirkstall every week since the library closed in July and are open to …
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Buckley Jewellery Poppies
November 5th, 2011 | Posted by in Charity | Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Buckley Jewellery Poppies)Kirkstall-based Buckley Jewellery has launched its 2011 jewelled poppy range in support of the Royal British Legion, supporting serving and ex-Service personnel in the armed forces. They were first commissioned to design an exclusive Remembrance Poppy Brooch for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in 2009. Company founder and CEO Adrian Buckley personally designed the …
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Kirkstall Abbey Crafts, Collectables and Vintage Market
November 1st, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (1 Comments)Following on from the extremely successful Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market, next year will see the start of a new outdoor market for 2012 in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon browsing hand made crafts, collectables and vintage treasures from across Yorkshire. The market runs from 12 noon – 3pm …
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KVCA November Meeting – Tesco and BHS
November 1st, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on KVCA November Meeting – Tesco and BHS)The next Kirkstall Valley Community Association meeting will take place on Monday 7th November at 7pm at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. Please note that this is a change to the date and location previously proposed. Agenda 1. Previous Minutes and Matters Arising 2. Treasurers Report 3. Kirkstall Festival 4. Kirkstall Matters 5. Update On Local Developments (Tesco and Metric BHS) 6. Email list and …
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Halloween Fun at the Abbey House Museum
October 26th, 2011 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on Halloween Fun at the Abbey House Museum)Murder at the Museum – Thurs, 27th October (10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm) Mr Mortis, the Undertaker’s assistant, has been found dead on top of a coffin! Test your detective skill and follow the clues to solve the crime. Witches and Wizards – Fri, 28th October (10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm) Halloween fun …
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Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development
August 1st, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development)Many of you have been able to go to the recent public consultations for the Metric BHS proposals, and for those of you who haven’t we’ve been able, Metric have kindly supplied us with a copy of the wall boards detailing the proposals, and a feedback form for your comments. The plans for the proposal …
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Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey
June 28th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey)Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey. Â Why not bring a picnic? July 3rd 2pm John Parkes Accoustic guitar Songwriter / singer John Parkes previously played with indie guitar rock heroes Fuzzbird, Greenhouse, The Chorus and the Sinister Cleaners He now fronts Leeds based Whole Sky Monitor. www.johnparkes.com Saturday …
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Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey
May 7th, 2011 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey)Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey.  Why not bring a picnic? Saturday 14th May 2pm – Sheffield Lydian Singers Sunday 15th May 3pm – Stephanie Smith, Soprano and Andrew Slaven, Classical Guitarist Sunday 21st August 2pm – Andrea Craig Celtic Harpist Performances are free.  Entrance to Abbey and Visitor …
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Kirkstall Festival DVD Released
April 27th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | History | Kirkstall Festival | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival DVD Released)At last years spectacular 30th Kirkstall Festival, you may have noticed the Leeds Movie Makers group recording the event throughout the day. We’re delighted to say that the DVD of the festival is now available for everyone to own. The two-DVD box set consists of nearly 2 hours of viewing pleasure taken from the setup …
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