Just a quick post to let you all know that Tesco will be holding a public exhibition of their revised plans for the old Kirkstall District Centre site (KwikSave/Harvard Mills) next week, and all members of the public are invited to view the plans and express their views. If you are interested in the development please come …
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In July we were part of Kirkstall Festival for the first time. Kirkstall in Bloom started in early 2012 and is a group of local residents that have come together to beautify areas of Kirkstall, and are currently completing the drink and be grateful fountain area on Kirkstall Road opposite the leisure centre. Kirkstall …
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Even when you have lived somewhere for over a decade it’s always a delight to discover a new treasure in your local area. Although the skies are overcast today it’s pretty warm so I decided to take a chance to go for a morning stroll past the abbey to see the fun that’s going on …
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We have shared photos of the 2012 festival over on our Facebook page. There are pictures from Kirkstall Online as well as links to other people’s photos and galleries. We also have this fantastic time lapse of the festival below: And there is also a time lapse of the set up here
Great news! We will be able to have public parking available at Kirkstall Festival on Saturday 14th July. It has been a bit touch and go with the rain over previous days(/weeks/months!) but after a site inspection today we are confident that it will be fine. We would however ask you to consider public transport …
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With the weather being as it has recently it is very likely that parking for the festival will be very restricted. Where possible PLEASE try to use public transport, it’ll help to make your day run smoothly. By bus From Bramley: Buses 38, 49 and 91, alight at BHS in Kirkstall or Kirkstall Leisure …
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Three Leeds-based classical musicians are getting together for a fund-raising concert in St Stephen’s, Kirkstall on Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm. St Stephen’s was built in 1828 and has been extended twice to serve the growing population of Kirkstall. It is now the only church building in Kirkstall but the fabric is deteriorating. Rain has …
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Can you help Kirkstall in Bloom? We’re a new local group looking for volunteers to help us beautify areas of Kirkstall. You don’t have to have green fingers to join, just bags of enthusiasm and an interest in improving Kirkstall. If you are able to give as little as one hour a month, then we would …
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On the 24th June the olympic torch is leaving Salford at 05.59am and travelling into Yorkshire. At 17.48pm it will arrive on Kirkstall Lane and travel through Headingley. Five students and one member of staff from the University of Leedswill be part of the 8000 torchbearers who have been chosen to carry the olympic torch. The tour …
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Ok, so you may have noticed we’re updating the website at the moment (bit by bit) and never ones to let new ways of communicating with you lovely people pass us by, so we’re now on Pinterest. Have a look at the social media links on the right and see our boards. We’ll be pinning …
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Leeds University Union have put together this great interview video about the candidates for tomorrows election. Sorry this is quite late in the day but its a great way to get to know your candidates a bit better. LUU video of Kirkstall Candidates Have a watch and make sure you cast your vote tomorrow! …
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Are you a member of a group or know of a group who would like to take part in our Festival Parade? Our festival theme is ‘Kirkstall going for gold’ and we have prizes for fancy dress. Use the parade to promote your group or organisation and have some fun. We would welcome any inquiries …
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