Free Cardio Ultra Classes at Sporting Pro

January 21st, 2015 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Sport - (Comments Off on Free Cardio Ultra Classes at Sporting Pro)

Launching February, Reebok introduces the new and complimentary Cardio Ultra workout classes to get the Kirkstall community in shape. Classes are on the following dates:  Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February – 10-11am Saturday  7th, 14th, 21st, 28thy March – 10-11am Located at the Sporting Pro, Kirkstall Valley Retail Park, the non-stop versatile workout burns fat …
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Milfest this weekend in Kirkstall!

July 31st, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Schools/Kids | Sport - (Comments Off on Milfest this weekend in Kirkstall!)

Our good friends at the Milford Sports Club are putting on a real ale and music event all weekend, and we’d like to tell you about it! Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August from 12pm midday to late! Its the first Milfest and promises to be a busy event, with indoor and outdoor stages with …
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150 Years of Rugby in Leeds at Abbey House Museum

June 13th, 2014 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Sport - (Comments Off on 150 Years of Rugby in Leeds at Abbey House Museum)

Abbey House Museum have just opened a small single case display of items relating to the 150th Anniversary of the first rugby game ever played in Leeds.  This is in partnership with the  Leeds Rugby Foundation Heritage Committee and most of the items are loans from their members, plus a couple of items from our …
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Big Fun Run 2014

March 10th, 2014 | Posted by Jenny.Budd 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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Public exhibition for new floodlights at Headingley

November 7th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues | Our Community | Sport - (Comments Off on Public exhibition for new floodlights at Headingley)

Yorkshire County Cricket Club is holding a public exhibition to invite local residents and businesses to view its proposals for the installation of four new permanent floodlights at the Headingley Cricket Ground. The proposals will be on display in the reception area of the Carnegie Pavilion, Kirkstall Road, Headingley on Friday 15th November between 3.00pm – 6.00pm …
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Great North Run & Leeds 10K for St. Gemma’s Hospice

June 19th, 2013 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Charity | Events | Sport - (Comments Off on Great North Run & Leeds 10K for St. Gemma’s Hospice)

BE PART OF THIS ICONIC RACE & HELP ST. GEMMA’S TO KEEP ON RUNNING! The Great North Run 2013 St. Gemma’s Hospice has a just a few limited number of fundraising places left for the highly prestigious Great North Run, which takes place this year on Sunday 15th September 2013. The Great North Run is the one of the world’s most popular and iconic half …
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Burley RUFC

April 5th, 2013 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Kirkstall Matters | Sport - (Comments Off on Burley RUFC)

Hi All, Please find below an article I have missed from the last edition of Kirkstall Matters. My sincere apologies to Duncan Elsey who took the time to put this together! Read on to find out what the Burley RUFC have been up to since the last edition of KM…. League games of which 6 …
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Beginners Running Group Starting in Kirkstall

February 24th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Sport - (Comments Off on Beginners Running Group Starting in Kirkstall)

A new beginners running group has started in Kirkstall, for complete beginners or those returning to running after a long lay off. The aim is to train to be able to run the Apperley Bridge Canter 10K in May without walking, but at whatever speed. From there the running world is your oyster! You would be …
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TCV – Get Fit With Fresh Aire Workouts

February 4th, 2013 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Sport - (Comments Off on TCV – Get Fit With Fresh Aire Workouts)

Like many of us, you have probably resolved to start 2013 with a fad diet and a grueling gym schedule. Gym membership can be prohibitively expensive and the same old exercises a little repetitive, not to mention the smelly equipment and buff competition! A new initiative by The Conservation Volunteers aims to change the way …
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Sponsored Zumbathon – 24th February – Kirkstall

January 23rd, 2013 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Charity | Events | Our Community | Sport - (Comments Off on Sponsored Zumbathon – 24th February – Kirkstall)

Sponsored Bokwa and Zumbathon – Sunday 24 February – 10am until 1pm – Xercise 4 Less Gym (Kirkstall) People are amazed by the benefits and quick effects Bokwa and Zumba have on your figure. So not only could you be taking part in a fun and exhilarating fitness session – it will be for 3 …
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Active Leeds Survey

January 15th, 2013 | Posted by Jenny.Budd in Sport - (Comments Off on Active Leeds Survey)

Fancy winning a six month premier Bodyline fitness card worth over £200? Leeds City Council are researching what factors affect people being active.  By physical activity for this survey, they mean active recreation or sport which you do in leisure time outside of active living such as housework, gardening or active travel. Leeds City Council …
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As some of you will already know, after the introduction of a new team we decided to carry on with the Kirkstall Matters Magazine in its recent format for the last issue of the year. Those of you who are members will be receiving your copies posted through your doors over the next week but …
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