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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Buckley Jewellery Poppies
November 5th, 2011 | Posted by in Charity | Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Buckley Jewellery Poppies)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. 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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Local Elections and Referendum
April 16th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Local Elections and Referendum)On 5th May the local elections are happening in Kirkstall ward – this is where you can elect a local Councillor to represent the views of Kirkstall residents on a city-wide basis, and undertake case work to act on behalf of local residents. The nominated candidates are (as listed by the Leeds City Council statement): John Illingworth …
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Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market
April 11th, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market)A brand new market in an ancient setting A new monthly market is being planned to take place in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. The market will run on the last Saturday of the month from Saturday 28th May, 12 noon – 3pm. We are aiming to give visitors an opportunity to …
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ITV1’s Dinner Date is looking for Kirkstall fellas!
March 3rd, 2011 | Posted by in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on ITV1’s Dinner Date is looking for Kirkstall fellas!)Are you single? If you want to meet gorgeous women and men over great food then Hat Trick Productions want to talk to you! They’re looking for single men and women over the age of 25 who enjoy good food, good company and are up for a laugh. You don’t have to be Jamie Oliver in the …
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Its ALIVE and its LIVE! BBC Three brings Frankenstein to the Abbey
February 18th, 2011 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on Its ALIVE and its LIVE! BBC Three brings Frankenstein to the Abbey)Get your tickets for the BBC Three production of Frankenstein’s Wedding, which will be broadcast live from Kirkstall Abbey on 19th March. BBC Three’s Frankenstein’s Wedding… Live in Leeds is a bold re-imagining of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. This adaptation, whilst remaining true to the themes of the original story, will burst open the …
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