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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Tesco submits plans for Kirkstall

October 20th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Tesco submits plans for Kirkstall)

Tesco has submitted its planning application to regenerate the important central site along Kirkstall Lane in Kirkstall. The proposals include new shops and a community facility set within a public square, a Tesco Extra store employing over 400 people, a new Leeds Postal Workers Sports Association club, and attractively landscaped green space along the A65. …
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Plans Submitted For Kirkstall BHS Site

October 13th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (1 Comments)

Metric Property have confirmed that a planning application has been submitted to Leeds City Council for the site known as the Former BHS site, Kirkstall. The scheme will provide for a mix of shops, restaurants, on site car parking, cycle parking and new access arrangements to the site. The application follows extensive public consultation which was …
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Issue 107 of Kirkstall Matters now online

August 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on Issue 107 of Kirkstall Matters now online)

The latest issue of our lovely magazine (we’re not biased though) is now online for all to enjoy, click on the links on the right. If you want to get it as soon as its hot off the press, and delivered through your door, fill in the membership form in the mag, and relax while …
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Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development

August 1st, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Plans for the Kirkstall Bridge (BHS Site) Development)

Many of you have been able to go to the recent public consultations for the Metric BHS proposals, and for those of you who haven’t we’ve been able, Metric have kindly supplied us with a copy of the wall boards detailing the proposals, and a feedback form for your comments. The plans for the proposal …
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Kirkstall Festival 2011

July 9th, 2011 | Posted by Matthew Guy in Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival 2011)

The first photographs of Kirkstall Festival have been uploaded on our facebook page.