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2012-02-06 New Head at East Garforth
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A new Head Teacher, Mr David Eaton, has been appointed at East Garforth Primary School. Mr Eaton will start after the Easter holidays.
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2012-02-06 Medieval Combat Manuscripts |
Towton Battlefield Society presents The Plough, The Fool and the Ox: An Introduction to Medieval Combat Manuscripts by Fran Perry at Saxton Village Hall on Monday 6th February from 19:30 until 22:30. All welcome, admission is £3.
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2012-02-05 Garforth Clinic Reprieve |
Local councillors have received reassurances that Garforth Clinic will remain open until alternative provision can be provided in Garforth. The decision follows strong objections from local residents regarding the possibility of moving the facilities out of the town.
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2012-02-05 Battle of Towton on BBC |
Towton Battlefield will be on BBC1 television’s "Inside Out" program at 7:30pm on Monday 6th February featuring Dacres Tomb in Saxton. A research team including Tim Sutherland (The Tomb Readers) uses the latest research techniques to decipher the words on this monument.
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2012-02-04 Inquest Opens on Young Evie |
An inquest has opened into the death of a three year old girl. Evie Middleton from Kippax was discovered hanging from a curtain pole in her home last Friday. A provisional post mortem report said cause of death was asphyxia due to strangulation. An interim death certificate has been issued to allow the family to make funeral arrangements.
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2012-02-04 Sherburn Grandma Earns Top Qualification |
Seventy four year old grandma Marjorie Beal from Sherburn has gained a literacy qualification at Selby College. Marjorie, who is dyslexic and left school at fifteen without qualifications, is also studying for her Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy |
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2012-02-03 Bean to Fairburn Ings |
A rare bean goose from Northern Russia has been spotted at Fairburn Ings nature reserve. The goose is uncommon to this area but occasionally seen in Norfolk and Scotland |
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2012-02-03 Television Debut for Iraq Film |
A film directed by Leeds based Mohamed Al Daradji and co-written by Jennifer Norridge from Garforth is set to make its television debut on BBC4 on Sunday evening. The film, Son of Babylon, is set in Iraq shortly after the fall of Saddam Hussain. It has won over 30 awards including Best Film at the Raindance Film Festival in London.
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2012-02-02 Fishy Activity at Polo Pond |
Thousands of fish have been removed from polo Pond in Kippax by Leeds and District Anglers and released in the Aire and Calder canal at Woodlesford and in Sandwath Lake at Church Fenton. The operation, overseen by the Environment Agency, was carried out because Polo Pond had become overstocked.
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2012-02-02 Garforth Town Cup Exit |
Garforth Town have crashed out of the West Riding County Cup after a 1-0 defeat at home to Farsley FC. Farsley will now play holders Guiseley in the semi-final
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2012-02-01 Three Year Old in Window Blind Tragedy |
A three year old girl has died following an incident involving a window blind cord. Three year old Evie Middleton was found collapsed at home in Willow Grove Kippax on Friday afternoon. Police paramedics and an ambulance were called and the girl was taken to Pinderfields Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
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2012-02-01 Christmas Success for Lions Charity |
Garforth and District Lions collected over seven thousand pounds from the local community in the run up to Christmas. President Ken Woodhead praised the generosity of the local residents.
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2012-01-31 Coroner’s Inquest into Cyclist’s Death
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A coroner’s inquest in Leeds has heard how a thief left a cyclist to drown in a canal, taking his bike and riding away on it, his explanation being that he thought – wrongly – that the rider was already dead. The cyclist, 51-year-old retired banker Michael Houghton, died four days later in hospital. The inquest was told that Mr Houghton, a father of three who lived in Garforth, regularly rode along the towpath. It is not known what caused him to fall into the canal, although the inquest heard that alcohol was found in his system.
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2012-01-31 Trombone Player Urgently Required |
Kippax Band is urgently recruiting the position of Solo Trombone ahead of the Yorkshire regional Championships in March. Anyone wishing to apply should contact band chairman, Colin Moss in confidence at colin.moss@kippaxband.co.uk
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2012-01-30 Glowing Ofsted Report for Brigshaw High School |
Brigshaw School has received a very favourable Ofsted report with many Outstanding and Good gradings. The highlights of the inspection were: an outstanding level of care, guidance and support; outstanding safeguarding of pupils; and the outstanding contribution pupils make to the wider community; good teaching; good pupil achievement; good lesson quality together with an acknowledgement of the significant opportunities and curriculum enrichment provided by their specialist status.
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2012-01-30 Road Closure by Sherburn High School |
For the week commencing Monday 30th January Garden Lane, Sherburn will be closed for essential repairs between 09:15 -15:00. Anyone wishing to visit Sherburn High School during this period should follow the diversion signs to the New Lane car park.
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2012-01-29 Towton Battlefield Walk |
Towton Battlefield Society is holding a battlefield walk today. The walk is led by Graham Darbyshire and meets at 10.30 at The Rockingham Arms Towton. Everyone is welcome. The walk is free but donations will be accepted. Walkers should dress and wear footwear for bad weather.
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2012-01-29 Garforth Reported Crimes this Week |
There have been one burglary, one garage burglary and one theft from a shop recorded by Garforth Police in the last seven days. Two cars were stolen from the house burglary so police are reminding residents to o keep your car keys safe and out of sight at all times.
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2012-01-28 Unpopular Plans to Go Ahead |
Planning applications for five wind turbines at Micklefield and 68 houses at Garforth Cliff were presented at the city council’s Plans Panel East meeting on Thursday. Both applications were recommended for approval following the successful appeal by the turbine builders and the revisions submitted by the house builders.
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2012-01-28 Garforth Town Host League Leaders |
Garforth Town FC host table topping AFC Fylde at Genix stadium today in their Evo-Stik First Division North clash. Garforth have risen to just one point off a top five position after a good run in the league with wins against several top sides in recent weeks.
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2012-01-27 Kippax Man Trapped by Collapsing Wall |
A 62 year old man was trapped when a wall he was demolishing collapsed and pinned him down in Manor Garth Road, Kippax, shortly after 3pm yesterday. Fire fighters were called and rescued the man who was then taken to hospital by air ambulance.
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2012-01-27 Sticking It to Cold Callers |
Local councillors have agreed to fund West Yorkshire Police in the production of five thousand 'No Cold Calling' door stickers for the vulnerable in the area.
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2012-01-26 Learn Music at Ben's Shop |
The family of Ben Manning, the Swillington youth who drowned last February in the River Calder whilst on a night out in Wakefield, has opened a charity shop in his name. The shop has room for a music classroom where subsidised music lessons will be given.
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2012-01-26 Becky the New PCSO |
The new Police Community Support Officer for Aberford, Barwick and Scholes is Becky Ewart, who is based at Wetherby police station. Her main responsibilities are to provide a visible police presence on the streets and reassure the public that they are here to help and deal with issues that are affecting quality of life. If you have any issues you wish to discuss please free to call her on 01132855374
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2012-01-25 Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing |
A man who stabbed two women in their home in Bar Lane last August has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in Leeds Crown Court. Leslie Cunningham from Gildersome admitted trying to kill Angela and Stephanie Gardner by forcing his way into their home and repeatedly stabbing them. The judge adjourned the hearing pending a pre-sentencing report
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2012-01-25 Co-operative Help with CVs
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Childrens Services team ran a CV writing session for parents and carers at the Brigshaw Co-operative Trust building in Vicars’ Court (the Old School in Allerton Bywater) recently. Simon Lonsdale of Job Centre Plus worked with everyone to create outstanding CVs that will capture the attention and interest of future employers
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2012-01-24 Dog in a Drain Saved |
Firefighters from Garforth were called to Strikes Garden Centre on Selby Road after a Doberman being walked by its owner fell into a large flood drain on Monday evening. The firefighters lowered the owner and one of the crew into the drain chamber to rescue the animal.
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2012-01-24 Swedish Win for Wallwork and Partner
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Jenny Wallwork and Nathan Robertson boosted their Olympic qualifying hopes on Sunday by claiming the Swedish International badminton title beating Danish duo Mads Pieler Kolding and Julie Houmann 21-17 21-17. The victory will help Robertson and Wallwork move up in the world rankings ahead of the Olympic Games later this year.
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2012-01-23 Lock Up Securely Warning |
An undercover operation by police focussing on the security measures of houses in the Wetherby force area found 3 cars and 2 houses unlocked in the middle of the night in Aberford village. Residents are reminded to lock up securely at all times and particularly in winter.
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2012-01-23 Blooming Finalists |
Kippax has earned a place in the final of the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom competition and will be competing against six other areas in the Urban Community category. The result will be announced at a special awards ceremony in Guernsey in October
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2012-01-22 Victory in Dubai for Ginetta |
George Murrells and his Optimum Motorsports team took a sensational class victory in the gruelling Dubai 24 Hour race. Driving an Optimum prepared G50 GT4 stormed to a GT4/SP3 win, finishing fourteenth out of 74 starters. Murrells will now be switching to Garforth based Ginetta’s new G55 GT3 in preparation for the British Endurance Championships in March.
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2012-01-22 Top Marks for Your Valuables |
Police and community support officers from Sherburn Safer Neighbourhood scheme are holding a free property marking event at Byram Parish Hall between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 26th January. Marked property is also recorded on a national database so that if stolen then recovered, police will be able to tell who the item belongs to.
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2012-01-21 Joe is Mayor for the Day |
Ten year old Joe Smith from Strawberry Fields School in Garforth presented his manifesto to the city's councillors at a full council meeting on Thursday. Joe was elected last November with his winning idea that gyms should create "kids zones" using special equipment. He beat 10 other candidates in an online election. Joe has already accompanied the Lord Mayor to the switch-on of the city's Christmas lights.
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2012-01-21 Suspect Still Awaiting Questionning |
Police are still waiting to question the man arrested in connection with the death of two family members in Garforth. Suspect John Miller has been moved to secure psychiatric accommodation after receiving hospital treatment for an arm wound.
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2012-01-20 Garforth School in Funding Fiasco |
Green Lane Primary Academy in Garforth faces the prospecting of axing up to 7 of its 21 teaching assistant posts following a funding error by the Government’s Young People’s Learning Agency. The agency has informed the academy it had been promised £117,000 more than it should have received. The school has been ordered to hand back the overpayments received so far and is balancing its budget for the rest of the year by possibly axing the teaching assistant roles. The news was broken to staff at the end of last week. Green Lane which is part of the School Partnership Trust Academies (SPTA) charitable organisation has agreed to repay the money within 12 months.
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2012-01-20 Local Jobs Update |
Visit the goinlocal jobs page for the January listing of local vacancies. Click the Jobs menu link in the left hand column for the latest work opportunities in this area
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2012-01-19 One Hundred Drink Driving Arrests at Christmas |
North Yorkshire Police carried out 356 breath tests and arrested 100 motorists in Selby District during their Christmas drink and drug drive campaign. Of the 100 people arrested, 63 were charged and 28 offenders have already been through the court system and banned from driving.
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2012-01-19 Jenny Remains Twenty-third |
Jenny Wallwork and her doubles partner Nathan Robertson were knocked out of the Maybank Malaysian Open in the second round. As a result they remain ranked 23rd in world badminton rankings.
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2012-01-18 Murder Suspect Still Awaiting Questioning |
John Miller, the man arrested in connection with the deaths of a mother and daughter remains under police guard in hospital awaiting questioning. Meanwhile, youngest child Omelia, aged four, and family dog Rex are being cared for by grandparents.
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2012-01-18 Garforth Town in 5-4 Thriller |
Garforth Town won a nine goal First Division North thriller away at Durham City scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. David Brown scored a hat-trick for Garforth and David Dowson scored three for the home team.
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2012-01-17 Thieves Take Copper in Monk Fryston |
Thieves have stolen £16,000 of copper cable from an electricity substation in Monk Fryston. The incident, on Rawfield Lane, took place between 6th and 9th of January. Anyone with information regarding the incident should call the police on 101.
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2012-01-17 Aberford Parish Council Meeting |
The next monthly meeting of Aberford and District Parish Council is on Tuesday 17th January, in the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
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2012-01-16 Victims Named in Garforth Murder |
Police have named the woman and eight-year-old found dead in Garforth as Sarah Laycock, 31, and her daughter Abigail. Kirkby Avenue remained sealed off on Sunday evening as police continued to search the property. Ms Laycock's partner John Miller has been arrested by police and is being questioned on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He was taken into custody on Saturday after a member of the public reported him walking through Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve with an injury. When paramedics attended to help him he got in a row with them and the police were called. |
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2012-01-16 Shake Loose the Border in Sherburn |
Sherburn-in-Elmet History Society presents Shake Loose the Border, a tale of Border Reivers and interactive presentation with artefacts by David Thirlwall, Living History Manager at Murton Park, Yorkshire Museum of Farming. The Anglo-Scottish border underwent a protracted period of constant violence and unrest for 300 years. Were they thieves and cattle rustlers who became medieval terrorists and mercenaries, experts in guerrilla warfare and mounted raids or were they pursuing their only means of survival? David is an entertaining speaker who will dress in period outfits and bring along artefacts to inspect. Tuesday 17th January at 8pm in the Sherburn Parish Church Hall. Members:£2:00; Non Members,Visitors and Guests:£3:00. For further Information contact Secretary Jean Mooney on 01977 683749
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2012-01-15 Murder Investigation Launched in Garforth |
Police were called at around 4pm yesterday to reports of an assault at the Fairburn Ings nature reserve near Castleford. Officers attended and following initial enquiries, searched a house at an address on Kirkby Avenue in Garforth, Leeds where a 31 year old woman and an 8 year old girl were found dead at the property. A 4 year old girl was also found with minor injuries and taken to Leeds General Infirmary. She was later discharged. A 36 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of Murder and Attempted Murder. He is currently in police custody and enquiries remain ongoing. Anyone with any information which could assist officers can contact the non emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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2012-01-15 Young Cyclists on Right Track |
Chris Young from the British Cycling Association and Councillor Keith Wakefield did a lap of honour with the pupils to celebrate the opening of a cycle track at Kippax North Junior, Infants and Nursery School
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2012-01-14 Lauren’s TV Debut |
Fourteen year old Lauren Sheriston from Sherburn has made her TV debut in the first episode of ITV drama Eternal Law. Lauren, who attends the Rebel School of Theatre Arts in Huddersfield played the daughter of a man recently released from prison.
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2012-01-14 Land Girl Tells Her Story |
Eighty seven year old Joyce Gissing visited Kippax Ash Tree Primary School to retell her experiences as a Land Army Girl in World War II. The Year 6 children enjoyed listening to her cherished memories and seeing some of her photographs.
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2012-01-13 Annie Required |
Garforth Musical Society is appealing for help with its next production. They are staging a production of Annie at the Miners Welfare Hall in April but have been unable to find anyone to fill the title role. In a second setback their regular piano player has had to drop out of rehearsals due to a health problem. Would be Annies aged 7 to 12 years should apply. If you are interested in auditioning for the role or can play the piano and would like to get involved you should call Lynne on 0113 2065419 or 2868802
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2012-01-13 Christmas Fair Success |
The Friends Of Ninelands Primary School Christmas Fair was very successful and raised an amazing total of £1,806.46.
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2012-01-12 King of the Lions |
Elmet MP Alec Shelbrooke has been elected President of the Palace of Westminster Lions. Members of Parliament have their very own Lions club which was formed last year to promote the work of Lions International in the UK by supporting clubs and charities across the country. Alec who has taken over presidency from the Vice Chamberlain of Her Majesty’s Household, Mark Francois MP commented that he was looking forward to hosting the Westminster Charter Dinner and inviting Lions from Wetherby, Garforth and Rothwell to join him for their annual fund raiser.
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2012-01-12 Legend in World of Gymnastics Dies |
The funeral of Mike Talbot, former chairman of Yorkshire Gymnastics Association and founder of the City of Leeds Gymnastic Club, will take place at Aberford church at 1pm on Wednesday 17th January followed by cremation at Lawnswood and a wake at Weetwood Hall from 3.45pm. Seventy four year old Mike died on January 4th following a short battle against cancer.
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2012-01-11 Top Award for Dementia Graduate |
Nicola Berry, a director of Garforth Residential Homes Limited and manager of The Hollies has gained a first class honours degree in dementia studies. Nicola was also awarded the Davida Fortinsky Award for outstanding dementia studies
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2012-01-11 Hillam Parish Grants Available |
Hillam Parish Council has set aside funds to financially support organisations that enhance village life. Applications to Parish Clerk Malcolm Walton for specific expenses, costs or imminent projects are invited from local organisations, no later than 15th January
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2012-01-10 Days of Diversions Expected
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Major delays continue to affect traffic in both directions on the A63 Leeds Selby road due to emergency surface repairs following the discovery of a burst water main near to the Gaping Goose pub at 8pm on Sunday. Yorkshire Water said they are doing all they can to repair the road as quickly as possible. They expect to reopen the A63 on Wednesday afternoon.
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2012-01-10 Optare Back Rival Takeover |
Following the failed takeover attempt by Scottish bus manufacturer Dennis to buy Sherburn based Optare, major shareholder Ashok Leyland has agreed to increase its stake in Optare, increasing stock holding from 26 to 71 percent . Optare will raise 4 million pounds selling stock to the Indian bus giant
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2012-01-09 Water Main Burst Closes A63 |
A water main has burst on the A63 at Garforth, with water pouring down from near the Gaping Goose onto the Old George roundabout. The water pipe burst in the road and has lifted the road surface. Several houses on the road have also been flooded. Selby Road is likely to be closed for next one to two days for repairs.
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2012-01-09 Early Exit for Badminton Girls |
Gabby White and Jenny Wallwork both suffered first round defeats in the mixed doubles at the Victor Korea Open in Seoul. The Garforth badminton stars and their partners are playing for a place in the England team for the 2012 Olympics.
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2012-01-08 Local crimes Reported This Week
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There has been one shed burglary and one theft from a shop recorded by Garforth police over the last seven days. In Kippax there have been four burglaries, two thefts from motorvehicles and one theft from a shop recorded over the same period.
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2012-01-08 Olivia Battles On |
Three year old Olivia Howard of New Lane Sherburn had to spend three days including Christmas Day in Leeds General Infirmary after catching an infection. In the past year brave little Olivia has had two 13-hour operations to remove a tumour from her brain and undergone almost a year of chemotherapy. Olivia will continue to receive chemotherapy until the first week in March and then have an MRI scan. If that’s clear she will have to attend hospital once every six months for the next five years before being given the all clear.
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2012-01-07 Camelot the Panto |
Kaos Musical Theatre Company presents Camelot the Panto at Castleford Phoenix Theatre from 13th January to Saturday 21st January. Matinees on 14th,15th, 21st commence at 2.15pm and evening performances commencing at 7.15 pm. Seat prices are: adult seats £10, child Seats £8, Senior citizens are £8.00 on Tuesday to Thursday
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2012-01-07 Town Aim for Play-off Place |
Garforth Town FC manager Steve Nichol is setting his sights on a top 5 finish in the Evo-Stik First Division North following a successful Christmas period. Town have won five of their last seven league games and are pushing for a play-off spot. A top 5 finish would be the highest position the club has achieved in its 48 year history.
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2012-01-06 Local Derby Win for Garforth Town |
Garforth Town FC boosted their playoff hopes with a 3-2 away victory at local rivals Farsley AFC . The win takes Garforth into sixth position in the league.
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2012-01-06 Sherburn Childrens Choir |
High Notes, the Sherburn Children's Choir for young people aged 7-14, meets on Thursdays in All Saints' Church Hall from 5.15pm to 6.15pm, term-time only. Anyone is welcome to just come along (no experience necessary) and try them out. Contact Susan Taylor by email susan@ooltaylors.plus.com or phone 01977 685132 for more information. |
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2012-01-05 Amy Signs Books for Charity |
Ten year old author Amy Middlebrooke from Kippax held a book signing at the Dogs Trust raising £46 for the charity. Amy is currently working on her third and fourth books
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2012-01-05 Bus Takeover Falls Through |
Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has decided not to bid for Sherburn bus builder Optare after learning that major shareholder Ashok Leyland would not be willing to sell its share of Optare to the Scottish company.
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2012-01-04 Leeds Wraps It Up |
Leeds City Council have launched their Wrap Up Leeds scheme, which will provide free cavity wall and roof insulation for 15,000 Leeds residents on a first come, first served basis. The scheme is open to both private home owners and people renting. For more details visit www.wrapupleeds.co.uk.
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2012-01-04 Womens Fellowship Coffee Morning Success |
Sherburn Women's Fellowship group raised the sum of £160 for All Saints church funds from their Christmas coffee morning. |
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2012-01-03 Police Target Coupland Road and Barleyhill Park |
Coupland Road and Barleyhill Park remain the top local priorities for Garforth police and continue to receive extra passing patrols. Residents are advised to call 101 if they experience any further problems
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2012-01-03 Garforth Clinic Consultation Postponed |
Consultation on the relocation of services provided at Garforth clinic will not now commence in the New Year as managers want more time to consider options for the clinic after initial surveys revealed a strong local view that the services must remain in Garforth
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2012-01-02 Police warning of Thefts from Vans
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Garforth and Kippax Police have recently had a number of reports of tools and equipment stolen from vans. If you have a van which has tools or equipment stored inside they highly recommend that you empty the vehicle overnight and where possible leave a notice stating that there is nothing of value left in the vehicle.
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2012-01-02 Sherburn Scouts Pack Bags |
Sherburn Scout Group spent the weekend of 10/11th December bag-packing at the Co-op in the village, and raised the fantastic sum of £1,841.87 |
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2012-01-01 Poaching for Christmas
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There have been a number of incidents of poaching in the Kippax, Ledsham and Ledston areas in the run up to Christmas. As a result police officers have been engaged in an operation to patrol these areas. Local residents are asked to report any suspicious incidents to the police using the new non emergency number 101.
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2012-01-01 Possible Bus Bid for Sherburn Company |
Scottish bus builder Alexader Dennis is considering putting in a bid for Sherburn based Optare. The company which owns Scarborough based Plaxtons coach builders employs 2000 people in plants across the UK, Asia and North America
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2011-12-31 Cannabis Farm in Micklefield
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On 12th December the local Garforth NPT executed a drugs warrant in Micklefield which uncovered a cannabis farm and resulted in a large amount of cannabis being recovered. Two people were arrested and all drugs and equipment were destroyed.
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2011-12-30 Warning Over New Year Burglars |
Police have issued a warning that January traditionally sees a slight increase in burglaries across the county as thieves are on the prowl for new gadgets and other Christmas presents or sales bargains and have launched a campaign urging residents to take simple action, such as keeping gifts and packaging out of view.
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2011-12-30 Hamper Surprise in Sherburn |
Students at Sherburn High School have been donating food and collecting money to make Christmas hampers which were given to 40 local residents nominated by students or staff. Each form group made up their own hamper, some including gifts and Christmas cards to add a personal touch. The students also raised £170 which is to be divided between the care homes and drop in centres around Sherburn in Elmet. The hampers were decorated in Christmas paper and were personally delivered by students much to the delight of the recipients who were nominated in secret
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2011-12-29 Precept Rise in Aberford |
Aberford Parish Councillors have unanimously decided to raise the precept from £9000 to £11000, the first increase for 2 years. Their projected running costs for the next financial year are just over £13000, although this may be reduced. The Council felt it prudent to broadly maintain the current level of revenue reserve (approximate to one year’s expenditure) as more and more responsibilities are being passed down to Parish Councils, including the expenditure that goes with them.
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2011-12-29 Community Christmas Dinner in Sherburn |
For a second year Sherburn High School has organised a Christmas lunch for people in the local community. Once again it was a fantastic turn out and a most enjoyable time. Arranged by students and staff volunteers, Ann Tomlinson, Lorraine Geldard, Emma Barnett and Katy Arrand the guests were given the star treatment with a wonderful lunch cooked by Sue Hill, Catering Manager at school and her staff.
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2011-12-28 Fine For Unauthorised Ads |
Damien Midgley, the boss of the Newthorpe Equestrian Centre at South Milford has been fined £200 for repeatedly leaving an unauthorised advertising trailer on Selby Road in Garforth. Mr Midgley appealed against the conviction but it was dismissed. |
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2011-12-28 Badminton Andy Looks to Olympics |
Garforth badminton star Andy Ellis is hoping to boost his ranking points at the Korea Open and Malaysia Open in order to secure qualification for the 2012 Olympics. Andy and his playing partner Chris Adcock are currently the number one ranked pairing in Great Britain.
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2011-12-27 Sherburn Flower Festival and Plant Fair |
Sherburn Flower Festival and Plant Fair will take place on 27-29th April 2012. An inaugural planning meeting will take place in the New Year chaired by Fr Chris Wilton, when a committee will be formed.
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2011-12-27 That Takes the Bottle
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Youngsters at Fairburn Community Primary School have built a greenhouse out of plastic bottles as part of a recycling project
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2011-12-26 Price Rises at Lotherton |
Increased prices take effect at Lotherton Hall from January 2012. Adult admission jumps from £3 to £5, child prices increase from £1 to £2.50. The new prices include admission to the House and the estate and parking fees. The Lotherton estate closes at 1pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
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2011-12-26 Jumble Sale Success for GADS |
Garforth Amateur Dramatic Society autumn jumble sale made £122 for society funds. |
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2011-12-25 Kippax Band Player of the Year |
Kippax Band’s inaugural Jean Moss Player of the Year award was presented to Bass Trombonist, James Driscoll. MD David Lancaster praised the commitment and progress shown by James having taken the Bass Trombone seat early in the year, and now making it his own.
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2011-12-25 The Boxers of Sherburn |
Sherburn High School students have sent 43 Christmas shoeboxes to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. The students gathered items in their form groups and raised money to pay for each box to be shipped.
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2011-12-24 MP Backs Greater Powers Over Illegal Traveller Sites |
Selby and Ainsty MP Nigel Adams has co-sponsored a bill in Parliament aimed at giving extra powers to the police and local authorities so they can disperse illegal traveller encampments more quickly. The bill seeks firstly, to give local authorities and the police additional powers and responsibilities to help move on unauthorised traveller encampments more quickly and secondly to clarify the law as it affects the police and local councils.
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2011-12-24 Garforth Library Christmas Event Grant |
The East Outer Committee of Leeds City Council provided £180 for a Garforth Library Christmas event on the 12th December. The £180 paid for a music licence and refreshments throughout the day
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2011-12-23 Brigshaw Welcomes Students to Olympics |
In June 2012 Brigshaw School will be welcoming more than three hundred international students from their twenty partner schools across the world to celebrate the Olympics with them. Their visitors will stay with families and will enjoy a substantial week’s programme of sporting and cultural events.
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2011-12-23 Wrapping for Heroes |
Students from Sherburn High collected money for Help for Heroes and ran a Wrappathon in the Light Shopping Centre, Leeds on Friday 16th December .There were Christmas carols and shoppers were able to get their Christmas presents wrapped for a small contribution.
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2011-12-22 The Dance of Champions |
A team of dancers from Brigshaw were given the opportunity to perform at the Rugby League Internationals. They showed off their dancing skills at the England v Australia game held at the KC Stadium in Hull, and again at the Wales v New Zealand match at Wrexham. They gave such an impressive display of their talents that they have been chosen as the official dancers for the 2013 World Cup.
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2011-12-22 Wine Taste of Success |
Friends of Sherburn High School (FOSH) hosted their annual ‘Call My Bluff’ wine tasting evening on 2nd December. The overall winner with 260 points was Mrs Rucklidge and £1200 was raised for school funds.
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2011-12-21 Unemployment Falls in Selby and Ainsty |
The latest unemployment figures have shown a fall in the number of those claiming unemployment benefits in Selby and Ainsty ward. There has been a fall of 61 in the number of claimants across the district.
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2011-12-21 Poppy Success at St Marys |
The Poppy Appeal at St Marys Church Garforth raised £328. |
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2011-12-20 Kippax Ready for Winter Ice |
Kippax and Methley wards are to receive a £3000 grant towards the cost of 3 separate re-fills of all the grit bins in the Kippax and Methley ward, funded from Members Ward Based Initiatives funding. There are a total of 12 grit bins installed in the ward.
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2011-12-20 Breakfast Date with Lawrence |
Lawrence Tomlinson, chairman of the Garforth based LNT Group, will speak at an Institute of Directors breakfast event on March 29th. The LNT group employs 1700 people across its five businesses
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2011-12-19 Santa in Sherburn |
Santa Claus handed out presents when the Sherburn Gala Committee held its annual Christmas celebration last Sunday at Elmet Social Club in Low Street. Santa handed out selection boxes to the under 12s and a junior choir from All Saints’ Church in Sherburn sang carols. More than 120 children attended the event.
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2011-12-19 Metal Thieves Arrested at Garforth |
Three men were arrested early on Thursday morning on the A1 near Garforth after police found a number of catalytic converters in their car. The men, from Manchester were arrested on suspicion of theft and later released on bail. Catalytic converters are increasingly being targeted by metal thieves.
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2011-12-18 Train Fire in Garforth |
Passengers had to flee smoke filled carriages on a Leeds bound train when it was stopped on the railway line between East Garforth and Garforth stations around 6am on Friday. The fire started in the engine of one of the central carriages of the 4 carriage train and the guard evacuated passengers to the rear of the train to escape the smoke. Fire fighters from Garforth attended the scene and passengers were evacuated at Garforth station before the train was taken to Neville Hill sidings for investigation. An oil pipe was believed to be the cause of the fire.
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