I got into a bit of a twitter conversation the other day with a small animal rescue charity called “Little Paws” and discovered that two of our local residents are helping out by fostering and fundraising, I was intrigued with what you do and wanted to share it all with you all. So, welcome, Lindsay …
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Kirkstall Forum

May 30th, 2014 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues | Our Community | Policing - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Forum)

Kirkstall Forum Community Meeting   Thursday 5th June, 6.30pm Milford Sports Club, Beecroft Street, LS5 3AS   What’s happening in Kirkstall? Join your local Councillors to find out about… Policing & Crime Planning issues Environmental Services For more information or to suggest future agenda items contact Susan Skinner 0113 3367857 west.north.west@leeds.gov.uk Downloads Agenda Poster

Too busy to vote?

May 24th, 2014 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Our Community - (5 Comments)

The news that 65% of the UK did not get out and vote at the recent elections was saddening, if not unsurprising. Perhaps it was lack of engagement with these ‘less important’ elections or maybe even the rain deluge we witnessed on Thursday. Whatever the reasons, Kirkstall was no better, in fact slightly worse with …
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Kirkstall Big Spring Clean 2: Bigger, Springier, Cleanier

May 15th, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Big Spring Clean 2: Bigger, Springier, Cleanier)

Following the success of the Kirkstall Valley Community Association clean up around the goit on Good Friday, we are at it again! This time, on Sunday 25th May, we will be meeting at the railway underpass between the Vicarages and the playing field (near Headingley station) at 1pm to do an hour or so of …
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… where will she clean up next?!! You may be forgiven for thinking elves have been out in the dead of night, cleaning and tidying and picking up litter, but in reality it is the efforts of one community spirited resident! This local resident has been taking on the Kirkstall Clean-up idea to the max by …
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Following on from Burley Top Community Networks fantastic cleanup at the top end of Burley, I’m pleased to confirm the date for the Kirkstall Valley Community Association’s clearup. After walking through the heart of Kirkstall down the paths alongside Millrace, its clear to see that this area is in desperate need of some attention. We’ll …
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As many of you will know the new Aldi opens on Cardigan fields soon (19th June to be exact) and Aldi are looking at recruiting 30 staff from the local area as Store Assistants and Stock Assistants. These are the details we’ve received we hope it reaches jobseekers in our community, please share? Employment Leeds …
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Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April

March 16th, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (Comments Off on Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April)

It’s impossible to travel anywhere in our area without noticing the increasingly desperate state of our neighbourhood and the litter problem that affects us and everyone else in Leeds. Council cuts naturally means that budgets for clearing our streets, canals, woodland and open areas have been tightened, and this is unlikely to change in the …
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Green Woodworking Experience Days

March 10th, 2014 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Green Woodworking Experience Days)

Have you ever fancied trying your hand at woodwork but found conventional joinery a bit too technical? Or would you like to get creative outdoors in a woodland setting?  Then how about a day of green woodwork at a reconstructed woodland worksite complete with campfire and ever-boiling kettle? Learning how to work with green woodwork …
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Kirkstall Abbey has some money from the Happy Museum Project to look at ways of making people feel happy. One of these ways is trying something new and learning new skills. All Happy Museum sessions are free but we do ask that you help us to evaluate them; this might be by filling in a …
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Community project rewarding local heroes needs nominations

January 16th, 2014 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Community project rewarding local heroes needs nominations)

Rock Pamper Scissors is local leeds business holding what they are calling “hairdos for heroes” on 2nd Feb, an event rewarding local heroes by giving them a new hairdo, makeover and exclusive pampering session from some of Leeds’ best hairstylists and beauty therapists. Limos, bubbly, massages, food, goodie bags, the lot.  They are looking for …
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We’re really happy to see that local curry house Sheesh Mahal was awarded Best in West Yorkshire 2014 by The Curry Club last week. Congratulations to Azram and the team!