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2010-07-29  Teenager Arrested for Garforth Burglary

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary at the home of seventy two year old Garforth man George Turnbull, who suffered serious head injuries during the raid. The 17 year old youth was arrested on Monday night and is currently in police custody. A second suspect is being sought by the police  

2010-07-28  Pensioner Beaten by Burglars

Seventy two year old George Turnbull was violently attacked in his home in Oak Grove Garforth by two burglars in the early hours of Sunday morning. Neighbours spotted the intruders and called the police but they had left by the time the police arrived. Mr Turnbull is poorly but stable in hospital.  

2010-07-28  Town Beat Hartlepool in Pre-season Friendly

Garforth Town beat first division Hartlepool United 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Genix stadium. Chimbunka and Hotchkiss gave Town a 2-0 lead before Behan pulled one back for Hartlepool from the penalty spot late in the game 

2010-07-27  School Stunned by Untimely Death

A memorial service was held on Saturday 17th July 2010 at The Bible Believers Fellowship Church in Pickering to celebrate the life of Garforth teacher Wayne Jenkins and was attended by many students, ex-students,colleagues, friends and family. Mr Jenkins began his career at Garforth Community College in 1981 as a Youth tutor and ran several very successful Youth Clubs. He was appointed Head of Year 11 in 1983 and in 2003 became Director of the Excellence Centre and was responsible for the Aim Higher scheme.  

2010-07-27  Church Helps Out

In support of local and international organisations, St Marys Garforth PCC has donated £200 to homeless charity Simon on the Streets, £200 to international Christian charity Hope Africa and £100 to St Marys Youth Theatre Group  

2010-07-24  Fire Warning from Police

Over recent weeks police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have had to deal with a number of fires in the area including a camp fire in woodland that had been left unattended. It had not been fully extinguished and had started to set fire to very dry grass and bushes nearby. In a second incident, a fire was started near the base of an electricity pole. Authorities are still investigating this incident. If you are camping, please make sure that you do not start fires in protected woodland as you may damage local wildlife with the fire. If you are authorised to start a fire, make sure that before you depart, the fire is completely extinguished.  

2010-07-23  Bin Spies in LS25

LS25 was one of eleven postal districts where Leeds City Council has been analysing the content of black and green waste bins. A private company was appointed to carry out waste composition analysis from 250 homes across the city. A council spokeswoman stressed that the survey was anonymous, no personal data was gathered and the results cannot be traced back to individual households  

2010-07-22  Retiring Heads Honoured at Civic Hall

Timothy Bean, head of Great Preston C of E Primary School and Jean Lamb from Ninelands Primary School were two of 13 retiring headmasters honoured by Education Leeds in a reception at the Civic Hall.  

2010-07-21  Charity Car Wash

Fire fighters at Garforth fire station are holding a charity car wash from 1pm to 6pm on Saturday 24th July in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. Advance booking is not required.  

2010-07-20  MP Calls Public Meeting Over Travellers Problem

MP Alec Shelbrooke has called a public meeting to discuss the traveller problem in Garforth. At the meeting at East Garforth Primary School on Saturday 24th July 10am he will present a proposal to install large decorative boulders around vulnerable land in Garforth which will prevent access to caravans and cars. Senior police officers and local councillors have also been invited to explain to residents why it took so long to clear the Ash Lane site  

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Clubs and Societies

1st Garforth Scout Group Michael Hansborough  

3rd Garforth Guides  

Dayspring Church Nick Castle 0113 2320898

Dayspring Listening and Counselling Centre Laurie Lowton 0113 287 5055

Firthfields Community Association Gwyn Beckwith 0113 286 2031

FOCUS Helen Falkingham 0113 287 3754

Garforth Amateur Dramatic Society Carole Hurst 0113 2864175

Garforth and District Lions Tony Robinson 0845 833 5825 

Garforth and District Probus Club Brian Fox 0113 2864692

Garforth Camera Club John Bebbington 0113 286 4373

Garforth Community Association David Leroy 0113 286 8576 / 0113 232 0421

garforth girls brigade, Methodist Church,  Main Street,  Garforth Liz Green 0785 5757760

Garforth golf club Ken Findlater 0113 286 2063

Garforth Historical Society Mrs Vera Willis 0113 286 3524

Garforth Jets Badminton club Stephen Sumner 

Garforth Jubilee Brass Mrs D C Townend 0113 286 7397

Garforth Musical Society Mrs J Robinson 0113 206 6865 / 0113 286 6044

Garforth Rangers  02 3454 3334545

Garforth RUFC Jonathan Fallas 0113 3935561

garforth touring car club  07775 592747

Garforth Town AFC George Williams and Bryan Haddington 0113 2877145

Garforth Townswomen's Guild Mrs P Wadsworth 0113 286 3343

Garforth Villa jnr football  

Garforth youth football league  0113 2047864

GarforthBridge Club Mrs Jeal 0113 286 2914

GarforthMethodistChurch Mr A F Sedman 0113 286 2618

GarforthRec Bowling Club Mr K. Wadsworth 0113 286 3343

Kempo Ryu  

Macmillan Cancer Relief Mrs E J Gisburn 0113 286 6358

Neighbourhood Elders' Team Monica E Walker 0113 287 4784

Rainbow Club Denise Looker 0113 232 0550

Sinatra Music Society -Leeds Branch Glenys Day 0113 286 7341

St BenedictsGarforth Fr Donal Lucey 0113 286 3224

St Mary's (CE) - Garforth Nicholas Plant 0113 286 3737

Vision is not Essential (VINE) Mrs A D Knott 0113 286 5200

Events

10/6/10 Garforth Community College Garforth Townswomens Guild - ‘never judge a book by its cover' – Mrs Seegar

12/6/10 Garforth Community College Compas Carboot sale/Table top sale 9.00am - 12noon

12/6/10 Tesco Garforth Cycle Passport Scheme 11am -2pm

13/6/10 Garforth Leisure Centre, Ninelands lane The Cycle Passport Scheme 10am to 2pm

13-14/6/10 Saville Bros Garden Centre Garforth Branch of RNLI souvenir and tombola stalls

19/6/10 Garforth Community College Garforth Rangers Gala 2010

22/6/10 Garforth Town stadium Garforth Town FC are holding trials at 7pm, by invitation, contact s.nichols@ garforthtown.com

24/6/10 Swillington Miners Welfare hall Garforth Musical Society present an Old Tyme Music Hall

26/6/10 Garforth Welfare Hall Garforth Musical Society present an Old Tyme Music Hall

26/6/10 St. Mary’s Church, Garforth Kippax Band at St Mary's Garforth 7pm tbc

27/6/10 Welfare Hall Take a Pride in Garforth group litter pick on Garforth Main Street. starts at 10am at the Welfare Hall. Litter pickers and bags will be provided to all volunteers

4/07/10 Glebelands Garforth Lions Annual Summer Gala

4/7/10 St Marys Garforth Clasical recital, part of garforth Arts Festival. Concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £4/£3.

4/7/10 Glebelands Lions gala Car Boot sale, field opens 7am, sale starts 8am cars £7, vans £12

8/7/10 Garforth Community College Garforth Townswomens Guild - 44th birthday party with Rose competition and speaker Maggie Poppa – Retirement – What retirement?

10/7/10 Garforth Welfare Hall RNLI Coffee Morning

28/6 to 10/7/10 Garforth Garforth Arts Festival

28/6-10/7/10 Around Garforth Garforth Festival - see panel on right for link to website

17/7/10 St Mary's Rectory Rectory Garden Party 2.00pm to 4.00pm

24/7/10 East Garforth Primary School Public Meeting to discuss the Traveller problem and long term solutions with Alec Shelbrooke MP 10am

24/7/10 Garforth Fire Station Charity car wash from 1pm to 6pm in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. Advance booking is not required.

26/7/10 Garforth Library Local history talk, the Spirit of Lotherton 6pm

27/7/10 Garforth Town FC Garforth Town v Hartlepool United (KO 7.45pm)

31/7/10 Garforth Town FC Garforth Town v Leeds Met (KO 3pm)

12/8/10 Garforth Library Peter Robinson will be reading from his books, answering questions and signing his latest novel. 7pm

6/9/10 Garforth Community College Garforth and Swillington ward forum

7/9/10 Civic Hall East Outer Area Committee meeting

11/9/10 Garforth Welfare Hall RNLI Coffee Morning

12/9/10 St Benedicts Parish Centre St Benedicts Parish AGM from 11.30am to 12.30

16/10/10 Garforth Welfare Hall RNLI Coffee Morning

19/10/10 Civic Hall East Outer Area Committee meeting

8/11/10 Garforth Community College Community Safety Event

4/12/10 Garforth Welfare Hall RNLI Christmas Fayre

5/12/10 St. Mary’s Church, Garforth Kippax Band at St Mary's Garforth 7pm tbc

07/12/10 Civic Hall East Outer Area Committee meeting

18/12/10 Garforth Golf Club Kippax Band at Garforth Golf club (10 piece ensemble) golf club members only

8/2/11 Civic Hall East Outer Area Committee meeting

28/2/11 Garforth Community College Engagement event re community priorities in 2011/12

22/3/11 Civic Hall East Outer Area Committee meeting

11/4/11 Garforth Community College Garforth and Swillington ward forum

Every Monday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Dorinda School of Theatre Dance 3.30pm - 5.30pm Elaine Grimes A.I.D.T.A. on (0113) 2868031

Every Monday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Monday Funday for parents/carers and children 9:30-11am term time only    Dawn 28974189

Every Monday Welfare Hall, Garforth Line Dancing 1:30-3pm  Doreen Fall 2860944

Every Monday Welfare Hall, Garforth Rhythmix Theatre Dance 4pm to 8pm  ring Caroline Atha 2865319

Every Monday Welfare Hall, Garforth Line Dancing 8pm to 10pm Sam Lambert  2863707

Last Monday of month Squash Club Garforth Garforth Residents Association Meeting 7:30pm

Monday to Friday Welfare Hall, Garforth Pre-School Playgroup 9:30am to 11:45am  ring Mrs Margaret Robertshaw  2320421

2nd Monday of Month Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Committee Meeting 7pm all welcome

Every monday See Published Itinerary Leeds Health Walks - free guided walks on Monday mornings email lhw@zoomshare.com

Every Monday to Saturday Garforth Library Garforth Youth Facility for Teenagers: Monday 2.30pm-8pm, Tuesday 2.30pm-5pm, Wednesday 2.30pm-5pm, Thursday 2.30pm-8pm, Friday 2.30pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday closed

every Monday Garforth Library Garforth NPT will be holding surgeries every monday 4pm - 6pm

1st Tuesday of every month Garforth Library Garforth Readers Group 10:30 to 11:30

Every Tuesday Squash Club Garforth Garforth Jets Badmington Club Night  8-10pm  May to Sept

Every Tuesday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Dorinda School of Theatre Dance 4.30pm - 7.30pm Elaine Grimes A.I.D.T.A. on (0113) 2868031

Every Tuesday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Tiddlers mother and toddler group 9.45am to 11.15am Lesley (0113) 2870282

Every Tuesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Tea Dance 2-4pm Frank Hawkins 286 8341

Every Tuesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Yoga 7:15pm to 9:15pm ring Margaret Thorpe 01845595142

First Tuesday of month Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Gardening Club on the first Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm ring Patrick 2864298

First Tuesday of month St Marys Church Garforth Mothers Union  1:30pm

every Tuesday Garforth Methodist Church Garforth Musical Society, 8pm-10pm, all welcome, any capacity

first Tuesday of month NET, Main Street, Garforth Singing Group 2-4pm

last Tuesday of the month NET, Main Street, Garforth Connect Friendship Group £1.50 2-4pm

Every Wednesday Garforth Community College Garforth Community Arts School 4pm to 8:30pm term time only All welcome

Every Wednesday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth East Garforth Childminder's Drop In Group 9:30-11am  Lesley Tel:2870282 or Joan Tel:2861239 for more information

Every Wednesday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Garforth Kenpo Karate  Juniors: .6.30pm - 7.30pm Seniors: 6.30pm - 9.00pm contact Sensei Ian Atkinson, on (0113) 2868531

Every Wednesday Garforth Methodist Church Garforth Girls Brigade 6-7:30pm

Every Wednesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Tai-Chi  1pm to 3pm  Mr R Rogers 3683094

Every Wednesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Patchwork People 2pm to 4pm ring Pat Relph  2862520

Every Wednesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Rhythmix Theatre Dance 3:45pm to 7:30pm ring Caroline Atha 2865319

Every Wednesday Welfare Hall, Garforth Games Night 7:30pm to 10pm ring Roy George   2861839

Every Wednesday Welfare Hall, Garforth GCA Art Club 7:30pm to 9:30pm Gordon Hall 2860239

Last Wednesday of month Primrose Hill Community Centre, Swillington Swillington in Bloom Group 286 2364

1st and 3rd wednesday of month Barleyhill Working Mens Club, Garforth Garforth and District Probus Club. Retired businessmens club, speakers, outings, bowls. Contact Brian Fox 0113 2864692

Every Wednesday  St Benedicts Parish Centre Irish Dancing 6pm

every Wednesday NET, Main Street, Garforth Whist Group 1.30-4pm

Every Thursday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Dorinda School of Theatre Dance 4.30pm - 6.30pm Elaine Grimes A.I.D.T.A. on (0113) 2868031

Every Thursday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth East Leeds Militaria Society (ELMS) hobby wargaming group 7:30-10:30pm John Daybell (0113 2660427), Duncan Hey (0113 2958575)

Every Thursday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Tiddlers mother and toddler group 1.00pm to.. 2.30pm  Lesley (0113) 2870282

Every Thursday Welfare Hall, Garforth Rhythmix Theatre Dance 3:45pm to 7:30pm ring Caroline Atha 2865319

Every Thursday Welfare Hall, Garforth Yoga 7:45pm to 9:15pm ring Mrs S Raynor 2665710

2nd Thursday of month Garforth Community College Garforth Townswomens Guild Mrs Joyce Emery  2861635

Every Thursday  See Published Itinerary Leeds Health Walks - free guided walks on Thursday mornings email lhw@zoomshare.com

Every Thursday St Marys Parish Centre Net sponsored Extend Keep Fit class 10 am

every Thursday St Benedicts Parish Centre Garforth Musical Society, 8pm-10pm all welcome, any capacity

second Thursday of Month Net, Main Street, Garforth Coffee Morning 10am-noon

Every third Thursday 62C Main Street Garforth Coffee afternoon for dementia sufferers and their carers in Garforth 2-4pm

Every Friday Squash Club Garforth Garforth Jets Badmington Club Night  8-10pm

Every Friday Welfare Hall, Garforth Coffee Morning 10am to 12pm Garforth Community Association

Every Friday Welfare Hall, Garforth Bowmen of Leeds  7:30pm to 10pm  ring Mr Jackman 2402178

Every other Friday Welfare Hall, Garforth Friday Social  2pm to 4pm  Neighbourhood Elders Team

Every Saturday Garforth Community College Garforth Community Arts School 8.45am to 12.45pm  All welcome

Every Saturday Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth Dorinda School of Theatre Dance 9.30am - 12.30pm  Elaine Grimes A.I.D.T.A. on (0113) 2868031

Every Saturday Welfare Hall, Garforth Rhythmix Theatre Dance   9:30am to 12noon ring Caroline Atha 2865319

Saturday PM Welfare Hall, Garforth Ballroom Dance Lessons Phone for details  Mrs Beaumont  01274 876122

First Saturday of month Garforth Town Football Club Saturday Night Disco 7pm Come dance the night away!

last saturday of the month Welfare Hall, Garforth Garforth Table Top Gamers Club 2pm-8pm

Every Sunday Welfare Hall, Garforth Broad Acres Baptist Church 6:45pm to 8:30pm Rev. Wray   2873598

Every Sunday Welfare Hall, Garforth Broad Acres Baptist Church 9:45am to 12:30pm  Rev. Wray   2873598

First Sunday of month Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth East Leeds Militaria Society (ELMS) hobby wargaming group10-5pm  John Daybell (0113 2660427), Duncan Hey (0113 2958575)

First Sunday of month Garforth Methodist Church Garforth Girls Brigade

Local Websites

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Garforth area community websites

Garforth and Swillington Community Website

Garforth Community Association

Firthfields Community Association

Garforth Resident Association

Garforth in Bloom

Garforth Flyer Forum

Garforth Historical Society

Garforth one stop shop

Photos of Garforth

Garforth Lions

Garforth Fire Station

Garforth Medical Centre

Gibson Lane Practice on-line appointments

National Statistics Garforth

Schools

East Garforth primary school

Garforth Community College

Green Lane

West Garforth junior school

Arts

Garforth Jubilee Brass

Garforth Musical Society

GADS Garforth Amateur Dramatics Society

Recreation

Garforth Camera Club

Garforth touring car club

Places of worship

St Benedicts Garforth

St Mary's (CE) - Garforth

Sports Clubs

Garforth Rangers junior FC

Garforth Villa jnr football

Garforth youth football league

Garforth Jets Badminton club

Garforth Town FC

Garforth golf club

Garforth rufc

Kempo Ryu Karate club

 Youth

3rd Garforth Guides

Garforth Girls Brigade