In July the Guide Dogs Organisation is hosting a Parliamentary Reception on Talking Buses. We have been contacted by Kevin Crossley who that wants to get the word out about the campaign and ask people to support by signing a petition. Kevin Crossley said: “I am registered blind and find using public transport very very hard. …
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Talking Buses Campaign
May 24th, 2014 | Posted by in Charity - (Comments Off on Talking Buses Campaign)Kirkstall Big Spring Clean 2: Bigger, Springier, Cleanier
May 15th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community - (Comments Off on Kirkstall Big Spring Clean 2: Bigger, Springier, Cleanier)Following the success of the Kirkstall Valley Community Association clean up around the goit on Good Friday, we are at it again! This time, on Sunday 25th May, we will be meeting at the railway underpass between the Vicarages and the playing field (near Headingley station) at 1pm to do an hour or so of …
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No, its not elves, its one woman on a Kirkstall Clean-Up frenzy…
May 9th, 2014 | Posted by in Local Issues | Our Community - (1 Comments)
… where will she clean up next?!! You may be forgiven for thinking elves have been out in the dead of night, cleaning and tidying and picking up litter, but in reality it is the efforts of one community spirited resident! This local resident has been taking on the Kirkstall Clean-up idea to the max by …
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KVCA BigSpringClean on Good Friday!
April 7th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (1 Comments)
Following on from Burley Top Community Networks fantastic cleanup at the top end of Burley, I’m pleased to confirm the date for the Kirkstall Valley Community Association’s clearup. After walking through the heart of Kirkstall down the paths alongside Millrace, its clear to see that this area is in desperate need of some attention. We’ll …
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Are you fitness freak or freaked out by fitness? Either way if you fancy putting on your running shoes and doing your bit to raise money for a fantastic charity, Candlelighters is inviting you to join their Team in 2014! They have various activities to get involved with, notably: The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – Sat …
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Aldi searching for local people for new Kirkstall store
April 2nd, 2014 | Posted by in Local Issues | Our Community - (17 Comments)
As many of you will know the new Aldi opens on Cardigan fields soon (19th June to be exact) and Aldi are looking at recruiting 30 staff from the local area as Store Assistants and Stock Assistants. These are the details we’ve received we hope it reaches jobseekers in our community, please share? Employment Leeds …
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Kirkstall Matters Magazine Issue 115 Published
March 28th, 2014 | Posted by in Kirkstall Matters - (1 Comments)
Dear readers, The spring issue of Kirkstall Matters is now available to download if you are not getting it through your door. You can read it on Issuu by clicking here. This issue contains: Appeal from Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club Local redevelopment Point of View from a new contributor Environmental updates from KIB, Hollybush, …
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Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April
March 16th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Kirkstall Community First | Local Issues | Our Community | Schools/Kids - (Comments Off on Join in the Big Spring Clean from 1st April)
It’s impossible to travel anywhere in our area without noticing the increasingly desperate state of our neighbourhood and the litter problem that affects us and everyone else in Leeds. Council cuts naturally means that budgets for clearing our streets, canals, woodland and open areas have been tightened, and this is unlikely to change in the …
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Cardigan Centre is a locally based, multi-purpose community organization in North West Leeds with over twenty years’ experience of community work and service delivery. As a multi-purpose organization the Cardigan Centre works with individuals in ways which reflect the complexity and connectedness of their lives. This leads to improved outcomes for individuals and a more effective …
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Kirkstall Community Garden supporting Calverly Sunflower Competition
March 10th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Schools/Kids - (2 Comments)
Kirkstall Community Garden is supporting Calverly Sunflower Challenge and is providing a free bucket and seeds for all Kirkstall Community Garden members. Plant your seed on 1st April, send in your form, then measure your sunflower on 12th August to be in with a chance of winning! For more information email kirkstallgarden@gmail.com or download the …
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Big Fun Run 2014
March 10th, 2014 | Posted by in Charity | Events | Sport - (Comments Off on Big Fun Run 2014)Entries are now open for the Big Fun Run at Roundhay Park, Leeds on Saturday August 23. Organisers, GSi Events believe the magnificent 700 acre park which is among the largest urban parks in the world is a perfect setting for the 5K. And what’s more kids under five go FREE! Big Fun Run director, …
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Green Woodworking Experience Days
March 10th, 2014 | Posted by in Events | Our Community - (Comments Off on Green Woodworking Experience Days)
Have you ever fancied trying your hand at woodwork but found conventional joinery a bit too technical? Or would you like to get creative outdoors in a woodland setting? Then how about a day of green woodwork at a reconstructed woodland worksite complete with campfire and ever-boiling kettle? Learning how to work with green woodwork …
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