Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Live Music At Kirkstall Abbey)

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey.  Why not bring a picnic? July 3rd 2pm John Parkes Accoustic guitar Songwriter / singer John Parkes previously played with indie guitar rock heroes Fuzzbird, Greenhouse, The Chorus and the Sinister Cleaners He now fronts Leeds based Whole Sky Monitor. www.johnparkes.com Saturday …
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Tesco To Hold Public Exhibition On Kirkstall Proposals

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Tesco To Hold Public Exhibition On Kirkstall Proposals)

Tesco is holding a public exhibition on its plans for a new district centre for Kirkstall including a new supermarket and other community facilities. The event is being held at the Leeds Postal Sports Association Club off Commercial Road and Beecroft Street in Kirkstall from 2-7pm on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th July. Tesco will …
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Public Exhibition For Redevelopment of the BHS site

June 28th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues - (Comments Off on Public Exhibition For Redevelopment of the BHS site)

Plans are being developed to redevelop the existing BHS store on Bridge road, Kirkstall to provide a high quality modern development of shops and restaurants together with improved car parking. Local residents are invited to attend a public exhibition to view redevelopment plans for Kirkstall Bridge. The consultation will take place at the Milford Club, …
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Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey

May 7th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (Comments Off on Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey)

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters of this 12th century abbey.  Why not bring a picnic? Saturday 14th May 2pm – Sheffield Lydian Singers Sunday 15th May 3pm – Stephanie Smith, Soprano and Andrew Slaven, Classical Guitarist Sunday 21st August 2pm – Andrea Craig Celtic Harpist Performances are free.  Entrance to Abbey and Visitor …
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A few weeks ago we reported on the future of the Kirkstall District Centre site and Tesco’s proposals for it, and I thought I’d give you an update on where things are so far. Currently Tesco are in contact with the Kirkstall Valley Community Association and other local groups, who are helping to voice residents …
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Kirkstall Festival DVD Released

April 27th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Kirkstall Festival | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Festival DVD Released)

At last years spectacular 30th Kirkstall Festival, you may have noticed the Leeds Movie Makers group recording the event throughout the day. We’re delighted to say that the DVD of the festival is now available for everyone to own. The two-DVD box set consists of nearly 2 hours of viewing pleasure taken from the setup …
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Local Elections and Referendum

April 16th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Local Elections and Referendum)

On 5th May the local elections are happening in Kirkstall ward – this is where you can elect a local Councillor to represent the views of Kirkstall residents on a city-wide basis, and undertake case work to act on behalf of local residents. The nominated candidates are (as listed by the Leeds City Council statement): John Illingworth …
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Either way; it’s half-way

April 11th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in History - (Comments Off on Either way; it’s half-way)

Mike Harwood has written another fascinating local history article, this time the memorial milestone outside the entrance to Kirkstall Forge, which reads: “To London 200 miles S. To Edinburg 200 miles N. Erected A. D. 1829. B & B Kirkstall Forge 1779. Leeds 3 ¾ miles’” This is the latest article which charts the history about our area, and his …
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Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market

April 11th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market)

A brand new market in an ancient setting A new monthly market is being planned to take place in the picturesque 12th century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. The market will run on the last Saturday of the month from Saturday 28th May, 12 noon – 3pm. We are aiming to give visitors an opportunity to …
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Check your locks and stop a burglar say West Yorkshire Police

March 9th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Policing - (Comments Off on Check your locks and stop a burglar say West Yorkshire Police)

Householders in West Yorkshire are exposing themselves to crime because of the type of locks used in their doors. Police in North West Leeds have issued an appeal for householders to get their uPVC door locks checked and replaced with bump and snap secure Euro Cylinder locks. This follows an increase in break-ins, where vulnerable …
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Tesco has confirmed that in the next few months it will be consulting on proposals for a new supermarket and other community facilities in Kirkstall. The proposals could include a Tesco store, community buildings, new shops and a public square.  This investment would regenerate the currently derelict land at the junction of Kirkstall Lane and …
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Spring issue of Kirkstall Matters is out!

March 4th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on Spring issue of Kirkstall Matters is out!)

The Spring issue of Kirkstall Matters magazine has been published today and will be hitting the doorsteps of members very soon. Its the first issue with our new editor, Simon Dawson, and our feature article is the upcoming performance of Frankenstein’s Wedding…Live In Leeds which BBC3 will be broadcasting live from Kirkstall Abbey on Saturday …
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