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2008-11-22  Parcel Delays at Sorting Office

Royal Mail bosses have reported a backlog of "a small number of parcels" at their Garforth delivery office because of workload pressures and have offered apologies to affected customers. 

2008-11-21  New Business Club in Garforth

The first meeting of a new Business Lunch Club in Garforth takes place on Wednesday, 3rd December from 1-3pm at La Bella Vita restaurant in the town. It has been organised by Godloves Solicitors and costs 15 pounds. Email mbrookes@godloves.co.uk or ring (0113) 2868822 for more details.  

2008-11-19  Curtain Up in Garforth and Kippax

Garforth Amateur Dramatic Society's production "It's Never Too Late" by Ron Aldridge, opens tonight at the Miners Welfare Hall 7.30pm and runs until Saturday 22nd November. On the same dates, Kippax Dramatic Society are performing Alan Ayckbourn's play "Season's Greetings" at St Mary's Church Hall, Kippax.  

2008-11-18  Top Honour for Garforth Lion

Garforth Lions member Robin Tomlinson has received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in recognition of his commitment to humanitarian works. The award was presented to him by Lions President Mark Dobson at the club’s 36th annual charter dinner.  

2008-11-17  MP Speaks Out Against Council House Shake Up

Colin Burgon was one of two Leeds MPs speaking out against a government green paper proposing that council tenants should be encouraged to move out of council houses into the private sector. The proposal is aimed at reducing council house waiting lists. But the two MPs see it as a recipe for creating ghettos for the really poor and support building more social housing to reduce waiting lists.  

2008-11-15  Garforth Woman Thanks Hospice

Garforth Woman Lynda Barden is holding a fundraiser at her home for St Gemmas Hospice, to thank them for the care they provided for her husband. The event, for family, friends and work colleagues takes place on the anniversary of his passing and hopes to raise one thousand pounds.  

2008-11-14  Sponsored Walk for Angioma Charity

Garforth mum Joanne Smith has organised a 5 mile sponsored walk on Sunday in aid of the Angioma Alliance. Forty people have already signed up for the walk but others are welcome. The walk leaves the Garforth Leisure Centre at 10.30 am  

2008-11-13  Leeds Coroners Appeal for Relatives of Garforth Man

Leeds Coroners are appealing for the relatives a Garforth man to come forward. Mr Peter Mitchell, 85, of St Armonds Court in Garforth, died at St James' Hospital, on the 11 November 2008. He had died of natural causes. Any relatives of Mr Mitchell are asked to contact the Leeds Coroner's office on 0113 397 0603. 

2008-11-13  Car Park Hitch at Garforth Town

Garforth Town have finally received approval to proceed with the car park extension at their Brierlands ground. However it has emerged that a higher specification is required to improve car parking at the front of the club than had previously been considered and the cost has risen to £80,000. The club has asked the council whether the £18,000 previously allocated from the Area Committee Capital Well Being Budget could alternatively be used to provide parking to the side and rear of the club. 

2008-11-11  MP Opens School Library

MP Colin Burgon officially opened a new library at East Garforth Primary School. The library was funded by a five thousand pound donation from the school's parent and teacher association.  

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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 Lorraine Leonard-Parsk  01977 557217

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 Anthony Clough / Steve Hayle 0113 286 4083

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 Sue Prior-Fox 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

9/10/2008 Leeds Health Walks GARFORTH CIRCULAR, 10:30am from St. Benedict’s Church, Garforth

10/10/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Blood Donors

11/10/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Coffee morning in aid of RNLI

11/10/2008 Barleyhill WMC  Friend of Ninelands present a Race Night, first race 8pm Advance tickets from the school or Post Office Main Street priced at £3 for pie n pea supper and free bet !

16/10/2008 Garforth Library Garforth Historical Society talk - Medieval Gardens:- By Simon Tomson

18/10/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth St Mary’s Autumn Fair

18/10/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Lions Race Night

20/10/2008 Ninelands Primary School Public meeting regarding Flooding in West Garforth 7-9pm

21/10/2008 NET Outing Older Peoples Event - Healthy living day

22/10/2008 St Marys Church Garforth Licensing and Installation of Revd. Gordon Cooper as Priest in Charge 7.30pm refreshments in Parish Centre afterwards

25/10/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth GADS Jumble sale

1/11/2008 Glebelands Garforth Lions Bonfire

29/10-1/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth GCA Arts & Crafts Exhibition

7/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Blood Donor session

8/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth MacMillan Xmas Fair

9/11/2008 St Marys Church Rememberance Service 3pm

10/11/2008 Garforth Leisure Centre Garforth in Bloom Meeting 7.30pm

13/11/2008 Garforth Leisure Centre Meeting to discuss new leisure centre proposals 7-9pm

15/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garorth Garforth Villa race night. Tickets are £5

18/11/2008 NET Outing Leeds Lights and Wetherby Whaler Wakefield

20/11/2008 Community Center at Church Gardens  Garforth Historical Society - Magical Isle of Colonsay:- By Janet Niepokojczyka

22/11 Welfare Hall, Garforth RNLI Christmas Fayre

19-22/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth GADS present "It's Never Too Late" by Ron Aldridge. 7.30pm

28/11/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Xmas Lights switch on

2/12-6/12/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth GMS Pantomime “Robin Hood”

12/12/2008 NET Outing The NET Christmas Party

13/12/2008 Garforth Community College Lions OAP Party

18/12/2008 Community Center at Church Gardens  Garforth Historical Society - Leisure Time 100 Years Ago:- By Alan Garlick 7.30pm

19/12/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth Blood donors

20/12/2008 Welfare Hall, Garforth GCA Xmas Party

22/12/2008 St Marys Church Garforth Carol Concert with Wakefield Phoenix Brass Band

15/5/2009 Holiday Inn Garforth Lions Casino Night

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

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