ITV1’s Dinner Date is looking for Kirkstall fellas!

March 3rd, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson 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 Simon Dawson 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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Dedicated Leeds Met volunteers working together with Aire Action Leeds have won a bid to complete regeneration work along the canal at Kirkstall Brewery. Community Action @ Leeds Met (CALM) together with our Community Partnerships & Volunteering team and Aire Action Leeds are delighted to have won a bid for over £3000 to complete the …
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We now have a map of our local area with local attractions, things to do, sports fields and local issues all shown in one place. Wondered where your nearest playing field was? Its there. Wondered what route the Abbey Light Railway takes? That’s there too. We’ve also highlighted areas that are an issue for our …
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Carols At The Abbey

December 18th, 2010 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Our Community - (1 Comments)

On Sunday 19th December from 2-3pm there will be Carols in the Abbey with the Heritage Singers. Join in for an afternoon of festive favourites in the atmospheric abbey ruins. This performance will take place outdoors, please wear warm clothing and sensible footwear. Its free to join in and hot chocolate and other refreshments will …
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Kirkstall Remembers

November 15th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Remembers)

The train was just leaving for Kirkstall Abbey as people started to arrive at Kirkstall War Memorial for the Annual Service of Remembrance led by Revd Rosemarie Hayes of Kirkstall St Stephen’s. A wreath was laid by a young soldier, who had recently returned from Afghanistan, as we remembered those from Kirkstall who had died …
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November Fayre

October 30th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (Comments Off on November Fayre)

St Stephen’s, Kirkstall Saturday 6th November In the Church Hall from 11.00 am to 2.30 pm Attractions will include: cake stall, chocolate tombola, jewellery tombola, pound in the pot, raffle, café and lots more.

Celebration of Learning 2010

October 24th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (Comments Off on Celebration of Learning 2010)

As part of the celebrating learning month, Union Learn are hosting a free event on: Friday 29th October at Milford Sports Centre, Kirkstall 12noon until late Please contact Mark at Union Learn on 07766252451. Or see the flyer below:

50 Plus Active Life

September 25th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (Comments Off on 50 Plus Active Life)

On Tuesday 5th October 2010 there is an “Active Life” launch event aimed at people aged 50 and over being held in Kirkstall. The event will feature two mystery sports celebrity guests and takes place at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. There are 50 free places available and to book or for further information contact: Allyson Bertram on 0113.395.0196 or …
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Classical Fantasia

September 20th, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (1 Comments)

Saturday was another successful Classical Fantasia where around 9,000 people braved the rain down at Kirkstall Abbey to listen to the Northern Ballet orchestra and watch the fireworks. This video was “tweeted” by@angrybeth

More Festival Photos

August 22nd, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on More Festival Photos)

To add to the sixteen galleries of photos already posted, we have now added more to Kirkstall Online. The following galleries were submitted by: Lorena Liberti Jamie Williamson Gareth Underwood Philip Brewster Simon Murray Vidya Padmanhabhan Michael Park

Classical Fantasia Ticket Launch

August 21st, 2010 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Events - (5 Comments)

Today was the ticket launch for the popular Classical Fantasia held at Kirkstall Abbey. This year’s performance takes place on Saturday 18th September and the eagerly-awaited 9,000 free tickets were given away from 10am today in Millenium Square. All 9,000 tickets were expected to be quickly claimed on launch day and Kirkstall Online has contacted Leeds City …
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