Do you want to get more involved in the KVCA and our activities? Are you a lover of organisation, co-ordination and dealing with people? Well, look no further! An opening has become available for a volunteer to manage the distribution of the Kirkstall Matters Magazine. This role involves: Picking up the magazine from the …
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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