Love Kirkstall Abbey? We are setting up a Friends of Kirkstall Abbey group which will include projects to improve the grounds and gardens. Come to our first Friends meeting Tuesday 26th March 7-8.30 at Kirkstall Leisure Centre.                                     …
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New consultation dates for Kirkstall flood defenses

February 7th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on New consultation dates for Kirkstall flood defenses)

New consultation dates for Kirkstall flood defences proposals have been announced. Drop-in sessions will be held on Wednesday 13 February and Tuesday 26 February at the Milford Sports Club, Beecroft Street, LS5 3AS, between 2pm and 8pm. More information can be found on Leeds West Dispatch

Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum AGM

January 25th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum AGM)

The Annual General Meeting of Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum will take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 30 January 2019 in Leeds Postal Sports Club, Beecroft Street LS5 3AS. A major item of business will be the new housing proposals for the adjacent retail and industrial sites, which have been largely derelict for the last twenty years. …
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Kirkstall Abbey gardens

January 25th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Kirkstall Abbey | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Abbey gardens)

Are you interested in improvements to Kirkstall Abbey gardens? Please come to a meeting with your local councillors, Kirkstall in Bloom and Parks and Countryside staff on Saturday 26th January 2pm – 4pm at Kirkstall Abbey Visitors’ Centre to discuss ideas for improving the Abbey grounds and gardens. We are hoping to set up a …
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Kirkstall District Centre consultation

January 25th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on Kirkstall District Centre consultation)

Public Consultation Meeting Tuesday 5th February, 3pm – 8pm The next public consultation presentation will be on Tuesday 5th February 3pm – 8pm at the Milford Sports Club, Beecroft Street, LS5 3AS. Please spread the word, as this isn’t much notice. This will give people the opportunity to see the plans in more detail and …
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Community led housing for Abbey Mills

January 16th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Local Issues - (Comments Off on Community led housing for Abbey Mills)

Community led housing for Abbey Mills – Founding Meeting Kirkstall Valley Development Trust would like to develop over 55s social housing at Abbey Mills in a low car use scheme. The housing would be in the two thirds of the mill that is not earmarked for the community hub (central and lower blocks). With the …
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Headingley Stadium Parking Meeting

January 16th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Our Community - (Comments Off on Headingley Stadium Parking Meeting)

Tuesday 22nd January 7 – 8.30 pm. Headingley and Kirkstall Councillors have organised a meeting with Headingley Stadium to discuss the parking issues. It is at the Stadium (Please check the Kirkstall Online calendar nearer the date for details of location).

Pat Oddy 1933 – 2018

January 16th, 2019 | Posted by Carlos in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Pat Oddy 1933 – 2018)

Remembering Pat Oddy For many years Pat could be found on the control desk at Kirkstall Festival and making announcements over the public address. She was involved in community associations around the Hawksworth Estate. Pat was one one of Bernard Atha’s lady mayoresses of Leeds during 2000. Pat’s funeral will be on Friday 18th January …
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Carols in the Abbey

November 28th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Uncategorized - (Comments Off on Carols in the Abbey)

Kirkstall Abbey Sunday 9th December, 2pm – 3pm A highlight of Kirkstall Abbey’s festive season, join us once again as the fantastic Heritage Singers fill the abbey with song. This year as an extra treat we will be joined by members of the Abbeylands parish who will add nativity tableaux to the music. www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/kirkstallabbey Free, …
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Kirkstall Brownies Christmas Fayre

November 28th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Brownies Christmas Fayre)

9th December 10.30am – 12pm St Stephen’s Church Hall Santa’s grotto, photobooth, facepainting stalls, raffle, crafts, refreshments   Indoor

Burley Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On

November 27th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Burley Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On)

The 2nd Burley Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On will take place on Saturday 1st December from 2pm. There will be a few stalls, food, hot & cold drinks, childrens roundabout and some live music. Lights switch-on is expected about 5pm. This event is organised by Burley Community Association BurleyCommunity@gmail.com Outdoor, Free

Kirkstall Christmas Lights

November 15th, 2018 | Posted by Carlos in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Christmas Lights)

Kirkstall Christmas Lights Switch-On Kirkstall’s first Christmas Lights switch on event Wednesday, 21 November, 3 pm – 6 pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre car park next to the West End House Fair, Food, Live Music. Radio Leeds’ Gayle Lofthouse will be broadcasting live from the event from 3pm, lights switch on 5:45. Event organised by Kirkstall …
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