As part of the celebrating learning month, Union Learn are hosting a free event on: Friday 29th October at Milford Sports Centre, Kirkstall 12noon until late Please contact Mark at Union Learn on 07766252451. Or see the flyer below:
Celebration of Learning 2010
October 24th, 2010 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on Celebration of Learning 2010)Video of Leeds to Kirkstall via tow path
October 16th, 2010 | Posted by in Kirkstall Abbey | Our Community - (1 Comments)Craig Grimes has produced a fantastic video of his journey from Leeds City Centre to Kirkstall Abbey along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal tow path. Craig uses a wheelchair but the video is a useful guide for anyone wanting to use the tow path. Craig’s descriptions of the terrain and gradients makes it particularly useful …
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Kirkstall Abbey in the Autumn Sunshine
October 8th, 2010 | Posted by in Kirkstall Abbey - (1 Comments)Claire Rose has posted some lovely photos on photo website Flickr of Kirkstall Abbey in the autumn sunshine. To see the photo gallery, click here.
50 Plus Active Life
September 25th, 2010 | Posted by in Events - (Comments Off on 50 Plus Active Life)On Tuesday 5th October 2010 there is an “Active Life” launch event aimed at people aged 50 and over being held in Kirkstall. The event will feature two mystery sports celebrity guests and takes place at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. There are 50 free places available and to book or for further information contact: Allyson Bertram on 0113.395.0196 or …
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Saturday was another successful Classical Fantasia where around 9,000 people braved the rain down at Kirkstall Abbey to listen to the Northern Ballet orchestra and watch the fireworks. This video was “tweeted” by@angrybeth
More Festival Photos
August 22nd, 2010 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on More Festival Photos)To add to the sixteen galleries of photos already posted, we have now added more to Kirkstall Online. The following galleries were submitted by: Lorena Liberti Jamie Williamson Gareth Underwood Philip Brewster Simon Murray Vidya Padmanhabhan Michael Park
Today was the ticket launch for the popular Classical Fantasia held at Kirkstall Abbey. This year’s performance takes place on Saturday 18th September and the eagerly-awaited 9,000 free tickets were given away from 10am today in Millenium Square. All 9,000 tickets were expected to be quickly claimed on launch day and Kirkstall Online has contacted Leeds City …
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Abbey Feast of Fun
August 20th, 2010 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Abbey Feast of Fun)Visitors to Kirkstall Abbey will be greeted by a blur of flying arrows, wagging tails, slithering snakes and stunning birds of prey over the next week. A series of free outdoor events are to be held in the grounds of the 12th century abbey ruins over the coming days organised by Leeds City Council. The …
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Kirkstall Matters
August 13th, 2010 | Posted by in Kirkstall Matters - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Matters)The new issue of Kirkstall Matters (number 104) is now available on Kirkstall Online. Click here to read it In This Issue: Local Notes – Kirkstall Festival – Volunteer Awards – Aviator Allstars – Gerard Roe – Kirkstall Harriers – Local Scouts – Beecroft Primary – Kirkstall Abbey – Abbey House Museum Events – Interview …
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Classical Fantasia Tickets
August 3rd, 2010 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Abbey - (Comments Off on Classical Fantasia Tickets)Tickets to the 2010 Classical Fantasia are to be launched at Millennium Square from 10am on Saturday 21st August. The free open-air classical music performance in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most popular events of the year in Leeds due to its fantasy-inspired music, stunning fireworks and breathtaking setting which together …
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The BBC reports that Kirkstall Abbey, together with six other parks in Leeds, has been awarded a “Green Flag” for meeting the criteria of being “welcoming, safe and well maintained and seeking to involve local people”. The other local parks recognised in these national awards include Golden Acre Park, Lotherton Hall Estate, Pudsey Park, Roundhay …
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Sixpiece Exhibition
July 30th, 2010 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Festival - (Comments Off on Sixpiece Exhibition)Over 60 people (including two MPs) attended the Sixpiece exhibition hosted by Exposure Leeds and Kirkstall Valley Community Association (KVCA) which showcased photographs of this year’s 30th Kirkstall Festival with photographs from over 30 photographers. You can even download this great Exposure Leeds commemorative desktop from Flickr