As promised, here is the programme for the Headingley LitFest March 2013. You can view it on the website link or download the pdf: LoRes LitFest 2013 Remember – it is not essential that you have read all the books for speakers like Blake Morrison, Hilary Spurling and George Szirtes – you can do the reading …
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Headingley LitFest – Programme
February 8th, 2013 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on Headingley LitFest – Programme)Spotlight on… our local businesses
February 6th, 2013 | Posted by in Charity | Events | History | Kirkstall Matters | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Spotlight on… our local businesses)
The ‘Spotlight On…’ series of articles will introduce you and give you an insight into the local companies and businesses in the area that have something of interest to communicate to members and readers of Kirkstall Online and Kirkstall Matters magazine. All of them are currently involved or have expressed an interest in helping the …
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TCV – Get Fit With Fresh Aire Workouts
February 4th, 2013 | Posted by in Sport - (Comments Off on TCV – Get Fit With Fresh Aire Workouts)Like many of us, you have probably resolved to start 2013 with a fad diet and a grueling gym schedule. Gym membership can be prohibitively expensive and the same old exercises a little repetitive, not to mention the smelly equipment and buff competition! A new initiative by The Conservation Volunteers aims to change the way …
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Charity Funding Opportunity!
February 4th, 2013 | Posted by in Charity - (Comments Off on Charity Funding Opportunity!)Are you a charity looking for some funding? Are you recently set up or donations just not adding up this year? Well look no further than The Leeds RAG Community Fund. It is a student-led society and is a collection of money that is distributed in the form of small grants to local Leeds based …
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Reply to Mr Appleyards letter in KM111
January 23rd, 2013 | Posted by in History - (Comments Off on Reply to Mr Appleyards letter in KM111)Dear Readers, We received an email before christmas in answer to Mr Appleyards letter in the November issue of Kirkstall Matters. Please see below for his letter and I hope it is of some help/interest. Jenny Dear Editor I would like to comment on Mr Appleyards letter in KM issue 111 , I started drinking …
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Sponsored Zumbathon – 24th February – Kirkstall
January 23rd, 2013 | Posted by in Charity | Events | Our Community | Sport - (Comments Off on Sponsored Zumbathon – 24th February – Kirkstall)
Sponsored Bokwa and Zumbathon – Sunday 24 February – 10am until 1pm – Xercise 4 Less Gym (Kirkstall) People are amazed by the benefits and quick effects Bokwa and Zumba have on your figure. So not only could you be taking part in a fun and exhilarating fitness session – it will be for 3 …
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Get involved in the 10th anniversary year of Practice-a-thon by picking up an instrument, practicing your favourite pieces or trying something new! Get pupils sponsored for playing or plan a performance to showcase their skills. For all ages and abilities, any instrument and any musical style. Your school, orchestra, choir, or music group can keep …
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Looking for funding for a community wellbeing project?
January 23rd, 2013 | Posted by in Our Community - (Comments Off on Looking for funding for a community wellbeing project?)North West (Inner) Area Committee Wellbeing Fund Commissioning 2013/14 The North West (Inner) Area Committee is please to announce that it is now seeking applications for funding from its Wellbeing Fund. Attached is the Large Grant Application Form, as well as the Large Grant Guidance Notes outlining priorities that the Area Committee would like to focus …
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Happy 2013!
January 16th, 2013 | Posted by in Kirkstall Matters | Our Community - (Comments Off on Happy 2013!)
Hello all, I just wanted to say a belated happy and healthy New Year to all readers and let you know what we are hoping to achieve in 2013. Our main aims are as follows: Increase the number and quality of our communications Increase our member numbers Find new and innovative ways to reach out …
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Fancy winning a six month premier Bodyline fitness card worth over £200? Leeds City Council are researching what factors affect people being active. By physical activity for this survey, they mean active recreation or sport which you do in leisure time outside of active living such as housework, gardening or active travel. Leeds City Council …
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Headingley LitFest
January 15th, 2013 | Posted by in Events | History - (Comments Off on Headingley LitFest)LIVES AND LOVES Headingley’s Literature Festival is back again for all those book lovers out there and this year’s looks like it will be another great event. The theme for this year is Lives and Loves and will run from 8th March until 1st of April and the various events will be held at venues …
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The Great Leeds Statutory Bodies Quiz
January 14th, 2013 | Posted by in Local Issues | Our Community | Policing - (2 Comments)
Every wondered which electoral ward you live in? And which housing authority you come under? And who is your MP? Even if you just want to report a crime, which police team will it get assigned to? Sadly, most local residents don’t know the answer to these questions, but its not really that surprising. Its …
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