What is the Future For Kirkstall Matters?

February 21st, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters | Local Issues - (Comments Off on What is the Future For Kirkstall Matters?)

Through its successive editorships over the years KIRKSTALL MATTERS has moved with the times and has grown to the publication it is today. The magazine comes out three times a year, spans around 60 pages, has a wide range of content from dozens of contributors and is supported by nearly 50 advertisers. Even when the …
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Kirkstall Festival Photo Forest people’s exhibition

January 25th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival Photo Forest people’s exhibition)

In the run up to Kirkstall Festival 2012 we’re asking you to take pictures of everything and anything you love about Kirkstall and your community. These can be artistic, sentimental, fun, odd…anything goes (so long as it’s legal and family friendly!) These images will be printed and displayed at the festival in our Photo Forest, creating The People’s Exhibition of memories and …
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An update on the Kirkstall Tesco proposals

January 25th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters | Local Issues - (Comments Off on An update on the Kirkstall Tesco proposals)

We went along to the open session on 24th January to see what is happening on the numerous schemes in Kirkstall. Here’s what we heard. The Tesco scheme was submitted to back in December and the planning panel have raised  a number of concerns with the proposals. Not surprisingly these are principally the traffic issues …
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BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fayre

November 29th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (Comments Off on BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fayre)

Come along to the BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th December from 12-4pm. There will be stalls, gifts, arts and crafts and refreshments! You can also soak up the festive atmosphere on our Winter trail around the garden. Come and join the fun! For more information, please contact Jess Kandola on 0113 2742335 or …
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Remembrance Sunday

November 15th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Remembrance Sunday)

The  weather didn’t put people off from attending the Remembrance Service led by Revd Rosemarie Hayes of Kirkstall St Stephen’s. A short, moving service at Kirkstall Cenotaph to remember all those who have fallen.     

Kirkstall In Bloom

November 14th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall In Bloom - (Comments Off on Kirkstall In Bloom)

Kirkstall Valley Community Association are starting a Kirkstall In Bloom group to bring together members of the Kirkstall community to improve local communal areas. One of the first projects suggested is by the “drink and be grateful” fountain on Kirkstall Road and to plant some bulbs ready for spring and a “welcome to Kirkstall” sign. …
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A visit to Kirkstall’s Mobile Libraries

November 6th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on A visit to Kirkstall’s Mobile Libraries)

Did you know that libraries are still active in Kirkstall? Well, I’ve just had a lovely chat with the lady running the mobile library van which is currently parked outside the Children’s Centre on Norman Street. The mobile libraries have been visiting Kirkstall every week since the library closed in July and are open to …
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Buckley Jewellery Poppies

November 5th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Charity | Events | History | Our Community - (Comments Off on Buckley Jewellery Poppies)

Kirkstall-based Buckley Jewellery has launched its 2011 jewelled poppy range in support of the Royal British Legion, supporting serving and ex-Service personnel in the armed forces. They were first commissioned to design an exclusive Remembrance Poppy Brooch for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in 2009. Company founder and CEO Adrian Buckley personally designed the …
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Kirkstall Abbey Crafts, Collectables and Vintage Market

November 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (1 Comments)

Following on from the extremely successful Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market, next year will see the start of a new outdoor market for 2012 in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon browsing hand made crafts, collectables and vintage treasures from across Yorkshire. The market runs from 12 noon – 3pm …
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KVCA November Meeting – Tesco and BHS

November 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on KVCA November Meeting – Tesco and BHS)

The next Kirkstall Valley Community Association meeting will take place on Monday 7th November at 7pm at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. Please note that this is a change to the date and location previously proposed. Agenda 1. Previous Minutes and Matters Arising 2. Treasurers Report 3. Kirkstall Festival 4. Kirkstall Matters 5. Update On Local Developments (Tesco and Metric BHS) 6. Email list and …
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Halloween Fun at the Abbey House Museum

October 26th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (Comments Off on Halloween Fun at the Abbey House Museum)

Murder at the Museum – Thurs, 27th October (10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm) Mr Mortis, the Undertaker’s assistant, has been found dead on top of a coffin!  Test your detective skill and follow the clues to solve the crime. Witches and Wizards – Fri, 28th October (10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm) Halloween fun …
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The new Kirkstall Matters magazine is out!

October 20th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on The new Kirkstall Matters magazine is out!)

The Autumn/Winter edition of Kirkstall Matters is now available, and will be distributed to association members over the coming week or so. Its a cracking edition (if we do say so ourselves) with articles on the launch of Kirkstall Brewery, Richard Oastler, the BHS-Metric development, Sam Airey and of course the 2001 Kirkstall Festival, amongst …
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