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2026-10-06 Prosecco and Pamper Evening |
There is a Prosecco and Pamper Evening at the Old Girls School on 16th October at 7.30pm. Call 07584 638615 to secure your place. |
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2026-10-06 Local Transport Plan |
Come and speak to the team about the Mayor?s Local Transport Plan and share your views on how transport could be improved across the region. The team will be in Sherburn and Villages library on Tuesday 13th October between 10 am and midday. The consultation closes on 18th November. |
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2026-10-05 Road Closure |
Junction 42 of the A1(M) will be closed overnight on Friday 9th October for essential work to overhead power lines. It will also be closed on Saturday 24th and 31st October. |
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2026-10-05 Garforth 2 Consett 2 |
A Garforth short on quality and options struggled to penetrate our County Durham visitors in the first half. The Steelmen were awarded a penalty and scored on 23 minutes and quickly scored a second to increase their lead. The Miners were much improved second half with Charlie Marshall scoring. On 90 mins the comeback was complete when Al-Jahadhmy was taken down in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. |
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2026-10-04 Knit and Natter |
There is a Knit and Natter at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 8th October from 2 to 4pm. Everyone welcome. |
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2026-10-04 Open Evening |
There is an Open Evening at Great Preston C of E Primary School on Thursday 8th October from 5pm to 6pm for parents looking for a nursery or child place in September 2027. Call 0113 2320034 to let them know you are coming. |
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2026-10-03 Christmas Market |
There is a Christmas Market at Kippax Band Club on 29th November from noon to 3pm. Come along and see Santa for ?4 including gift. Stall holders are invited to apply. |
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2026-10-03 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 5th October. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-10-02 Allerton Bywater Christmas lights |
The Allerton Bywater Christmas Lights Big Switch On takes place at Vicars Court Community Centre on Saturday 21st November from 4pm to 8pm. Entry is free. There will be stalls, food and fun for all the family |
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2026-10-02 Kippax Light Switch On |
There are only 11 stall spaces left for the Kippax Christmas Lights Switch On, 5 indoor and 6 outdoor. Contact Kippax Parish Council is you want a stall. The event is on Sunday 22nd November from 2pm to 5.30pm. |
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2026-10-01 Craft Caf |
The Kippax Craft Caf? takes place every fortnight on a Wednesday from 2.30 to 4pm at St Mary?s Church Hall Kippax. For all ages, just drop in any time. Next event is 14th October and includes pumpkin carving. |
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2026-10-01 Garforth Repair Caf |
There is a Garforth Repair Caf? at the Miners Welfare Hall in Garforth on Sunday 4th October from 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments are available. Donations are welcome. |
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2026-09-30 Christmas Flag Reminder |
All Kippax Primary school children?s entry?s into the KPC Christmas flag competition need to be returned to school by this Friday as judging is next week. |
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2026-09-30 Colin Albon at the Gaping Goose |
Colin Albon will be riding 50 plus miles, finishing at the Gaping Goose on Saturday 3rd October between 2.30 and
3.30pm, raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Come along and give him a cheer. |
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2026-09-29 Clothing Bank |
The Gaping Goose is hosting a Clothing Bank collection on Wednesday 30th September from noon to 6pm. The event is sponsored by Garforth Lions. |
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2026-09-29 New Members Coffee Morning |
U3a are holding a new members coffee morning at Garforth Methodist Church from 10am till noon on Friday 2nd October. Come along and find out about u3a. Everyone welcome. |
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2026-09-28 Stolen Car |
A car was stolen from Davy Avenue in Micklefield on Sunday morning between 2am and 2.30am. The thieves came into the house through the patio doors and took the keys. Then left in the vehicle. |
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2026-09-28 Open Day |
East Garforth Primary Academy is holding an open day for parents/guardians of children due to start nursery or reception class in 2027. The event takes place on Tuesday 6th October from 2pm to 3pm. |
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2026-09-27 Big Bowers Throwback Dance Event |
A 90?s and 00?s throwback dance event takes place on Saturday 17th October from 7pm to 11pm at Bowers Allerton Hall. House and Rave DJ, over 18?s |
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2026-09-27 Garforth Town 2-2 Lincoln United |
Garforth started the game on fire and Jamie Barkway opened the scoring on 21 minutes. Charlie Marshall doubled the lead just four minutes later. Lincoln pulled one back before half time. Liam Moran earned the visitors a point, slotting the ball home deep into stoppage time. |
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2026-09-26 Garforth Villa Women?s Team |
Garforth Villa Women?s Team are looking for new players for their Owls Starter Team. They train at Garforth Academy on Fridays from 6.30 to 8pm and play on Sunday afternoons at Pontefract. |
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2026-09-26 Kippax Christmas Event |
The Kippax Parish Council Christmas Event takes place on Sunday 22nd November from 2pm to 5.30pm. Light switch on and fireworks is a t 5pm with other events around the village. |
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2026-09-25 Swillington Saints |
Players wanted for Swillington Saints U14s girls? team (years 8/9). They play on Saturdays and train on Wednesdays |
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2026-09-25 Keith Wakefield |
Former Kippax Ward Councillor Keith Wakefield has passed away following a short illness. Keith was councillor for Barwick and Kippax ward from 1988 to 2004 and for Kippax and Methley from 2004 to 2019. He also was leader of Leeds City Council from 2003-2004 and from 2010 to 2015. |
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2026-09-24 Fair Shares Youth Project |
Eco Friendly Garforth are looking for young people aged 11 to 16 to join their youth project. They meet on Mondays at the Garforth Cricket Club from 3.30pm to 5pm |
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2026-09-24 People?s Emergency Briefing |
There is a film and a discussion about the climate and nature crisis on Saturday 26th September from 1.30 to 4pm. Everybody welcome. |
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2026-09-23 Live at the Commercial |
Vocalist Lee Paver will be appearing at The Commercial in Kippax on Saturday 26th September from 9pm. Don?t be late. |
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2026-09-23 See How They Run |
Kippax Dramatic Society will be performing See how They Run at St Mary?s Church Hall Kippax on 11th to 14th November. Tickets are ?9. |
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2026-09-22 Little Voices |
Little Voices North & East Leeds is holding a trial launch evening at St Mary?s Church Garforth on Wednesday 23rd September from 5.30 to 7.30pm. |
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2026-09-22 Seaton Rangers 10?22 Kippax Welfare |
Kippax Welfare won 22-10 against Seaton Rangers in Cumbria, advancing to National Shield quarter finals. Not only are they through, but they finished top of Group E, securing a home Quarter-Final next weekend! |
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2026-09-21 MacMillan Coffee Morning |
There will be a MacMillan Coffee Morning at St Mary?s Church Garforth on Thursday 1st October from 10am till noon. Everyone is welcome. |
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2026-09-21 Santa?s Helpers |
Garforth Lions are looking for helpers for their Christmas Santa collections. They need collectors, Santas and drivers to tow the sleigh between 20th November and 22nd December. Call 0345 8335825 if you can help |
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2026-09-20 Halloween |
It?s Halloween at Vicars Court in Allerton Bywater on 25th October from 11am to 4pm. Pumpkin carving, paint a Halloween pot, fancy dress competition, mummy wrap competition. Lots of fun. |
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2026-09-20 Walking Football |
Over 55 and interested in walking football for fun and exercise? Garforth Strollers is part of Garforth Villa FC and they are looking for 3-4 new members. They play on Wednesday evenings in term time at Garforth Academy and currently have an age range of 55-75. Call Graeme on 07747 793571 for more details. |
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2026-09-19 U12 Footballers Wanted |
Garforth Villa Under 12 Gold Team is looking for year 7 players. Training is Fridays, matches are on Sundays. |
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2026-09-19 Vote of Confidence |
You may have seen recent reports of other town and parish councils considering or passing votes of no confidence in North Yorkshire Council. Following discussion, the majority of Sherburn Town Councillors felt that, rather than joining the wider calls for a vote of no confidence, the Council should continue to focus on building constructive working relationships with North Yorkshire Council. |
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2026-09-18 Woodland Kin |
The Woodland Kin event returns to Lotherton Hall Estate on 7th October, 10am to noon. Ghoulish goingsR09;on, autumnal sensory play and calm moments under the trees. A sweet treat awaits? and come in a costume if you dare. |
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2026-09-18 Garforth 1 FC United of Manchester 5 |
The Miners are out of FA Cup as the Red Rebels ran riot. Garforth went into this one hoping to cause an upset against their struggling NPL Premier opponents, but in a nightmare first half the Red Rebels were given far too much respect and had the game pretty much sewn up by 35 mins with three very well-taken goals. |
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2026-09-17 First Steps Baby Group |
St Mary?s Church Kippax hosts a First Steps Playgroup every Thursday morning from 10am to 11.15 am for babies and toddlers upto age 5. For more information call 07739 151701 |
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2026-09-17 A Musical Evening at St Mary?s Garforth |
On Saturday 26th September at 7pm. Simon Noble, Organist, will be playing a variety of wonderful music and our Music Group will also be making their own contribution to the evening?s entertainment. Refreshments will be served in the interval in the Parish Centre. |
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2026-09-16 U15 Girl Footballers |
Garforth Rangers are recruiting U15 (year 10) girl footballers. Cal Karen on 07745 208529. |
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2026-09-16 Garforth 1 Beverley Town 2 |
A disappointing evening for Paul Marshall's side who fall short once again on home soil. |
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2026-09-15 Village Fair |
Bower?s Village Fair takes place on Sunday 27th September from 10am. Free entry, free bouncy castle plus food and drink. |
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2026-09-15 Dog Show |
There is a Dog Show and Family Fun Day at Garforth Cricket Club on Sunday 27th September. Opens at 11.30am. Show registration is ?2 per category. In aid of animalarkaid |
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2026-09-14 Contact Point Meeting |
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages?Neighbourhood Policing Teams, will be holding a community contact point this weekend on Sunday 20th September from 10am to noon at Garforth Police Station. |
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2026-09-14 Could it Be Magic |
Kippax Band Social Club presents Could it Be Magic on 10th and 11th October at 7.30pm. Tickets are ?15 including a buffet dinner. Call 07761 033455 for more details. |
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2026-09-13 Police and Communities Together |
Allerton Bywater, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Team, will be holding a Police and Communities Together (PACT) Meeting at Mickletown Community Centre on wed 21st October from 6pm to 7pm |
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2026-09-13 Aberford Authors Meeting |
The next meeting of Aberford Authors is at the Arabian Horse public house on Tuesday 22nd September from 7pm to 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome, just come along. |
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2026-09-12 Beetle Drive |
There is a Beetle Drive at Great Preston Village Hall on Friday 25th September at 7pm, finishing around 9.30pm. Tickets are ?5 per person or ?15 per group of 4. Price includes a drink and cake/biscuit. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support |
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2026-09-12 Christmas Wreaths |
Great Preston PTA invite you to Christmas Wreath Making Workshops on 2nd December from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Ticket price is ?45 |
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2026-09-11 Mavericks Netball |
Year 7 and 8 players wanted for netball on Tuesdays from 5-6pm at Lock Lane Leisure Centre |
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2026-09-11 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 14th September. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-09-10 U16 Girl Footballers Wanted |
Garforth Rangers U16 (year 10/11) girls are recruiting players. Call Chris on 07734 462544 for more details. |
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2026-09-10 People?s Emergency Briefing |
Eco-friendly Garforth are showing the film People?s Emergency Briefing at Garforth Welfare Hall on Saturday 26th September at 1.30pm followed by a 45-minute structured local discussion on what this means for our community, including implications for local preparedness, resilience and long-term planning. |
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2026-09-09 U13 Footballers Wanted |
Monk Fryston United are looking for U13 (year 8) boys and girls keen on playing football in their developing mixed team. They train on Wednesdays at 6pm and play on Saturdays in the Selby League. Call Scott on 07540706088 for more details. |
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2026-09-09 Police and Communities Together |
Garforth and Swillington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Police and Communities Together meeting on Wednesday 9th September from 6pm to 7pm at St Mary?s Church Parish Centre, Garforth. Come along and have your say about how your neighbourhood is policed. |
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2026-09-08 Just Self Defence |
There is a 4-Hour Self Defence Course in Swillington Village Hall on 26th September from noon to 4pm. Book your place now Email justselfdefence@gmail.com |
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2026-09-08 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 14th September. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-09-07 U18 Girl Footballers Wanted |
Garforth Villa are looking for girls to join their U18 Ladies Team (year 11-13). Training is on Thursday nights. Call Jim on 07973 188504 for more details. |
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2026-09-07 Parish Councillors Wanted |
Micklefield Parish Council has vacancies for three parish councillors. The vacancies will be filled by co-option. Anyone over 18 wishing to join the parish council should contact the Clerk for an application form before Friday 11th September. |
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2026-09-06 Beetle Drive |
There is a Beetle Drive at St Mary?s Church Allerton Bywater on Friday 11th September at 7pm. Entry is ?4 for adults and ?1 for children. Price includes refreshments. Pay on the door. |
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2026-09-06 Pantry Wins Award |
Kippax Community Pantry has won the Tesco blue coin competition and been awarded ?1500. |
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2026-09-05 Aberford Authors Meeting |
The next meeting of Aberford Authors is at the Arabian Horse public house on Tuesday 8th September from 7pm to 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome, just come along. |
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2026-09-05 Play-off Trip |
Kippax Welfare Rugby League are looking at putting on a proper Kippax club day out for our National Shield play-off trip to Cumbria on Saturday 19th September, when we take on Seaton Rangers. The bus will most likely leave Kippax Welfare around 9:00am, giving us plenty of time to make a day of it before returning to Kippax late that evening. Estimated cost is ?10, first come first served. |
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2026-09-04 Hopewell Mill Approved |
A planning application has been approved for alterations to Hopewell Mill commercial units on Hopewell Terrace. The approved application is for demolition of some parts of the building, new first floor extensions and amendments to doors and windows. Another application for conversion to 10 dwellings is still ongoing. |
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2026-09-04 Gaping Goose Beer Festival |
The new date for the Gaping Goose Beer Festival is Saturday 5th September from noon to 9pm. Tickets are on sale now for only ?12. If you had a ticket for the 29th August it is still valid on the new date. All profits go to Yorkshire Air Ambulance. |
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2026-09-03 Leeds SEND Parents Coffee Morning |
There will be a really informal, friendly coffee morning at The Briggate on Main Street on Tuesday 8th September from 9.15 to 11.30am. It?s a chance to meet others facing similar challenges, share experiences, socialise, and get advice in a completely judgementR09;free space. |
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2026-09-03 Bridlington Town 0 Garforth 2 |
The Miners avenged Friday evening?s FA Trophy defeat with victory on the east coast on Monday. Ronnie McGrath scored on the 37th minute. Mutty Al-Jahadhmy scored the second on 85 mins to put the game to bed. |
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2026-09-02 Choir members Wanted |
All Saints Church Choir in Sherburn in Elmet is looking to welcome new members. No previous experience require, just enthusiasm and a love of church music. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7pm. Call 07852 524028 for more information. |
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2026-09-02 Funnyside Up |
There is a comedy night at the White Swan in Kippax on Thursday 3rd September. The show starts at 7.30pm. |
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2026-09-01 Northern Swing Orchestra |
The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band and Joe Medlock are performing at Swillington Sports and Social Club on Sunday 6th September at 3.30pm. Tickets are ?7 with under 16s free. |
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2026-09-01 FA Cup Tickets |
Garforth Town host FC United of Manchester in the FA Cup first round qualifying game on Saturday 5th September. This is a ticket only game, there will be no option to pay on the gate. Segregation will be in place for this match. Tickets are ?10 for adults, ?7 for over 65s and ?3 for under 16s from the Garforth Town website. Kick off is 3pm. |
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2026-08-31 Bank Holiday BBQ |
There is a Bank Holiday BBQ at the Legion Kippax from 1to 3pm on Monday 31st August. Entry is free. Kids welcome. Special offers on drinks |
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2026-08-31 Garforth Town 2-2 Bridlington Town |
Bridlington ended Garforth?s unbeaten start to the season in a high tempo FA Trophy tie on Saturday winning a penalty shootout 5-4 after a 2-2 draw in normal time. |
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2026-08-30 Mother?s Pride |
Sherburn Cinema is showing Mother?s Pride on 9th October at 7pm. |
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2026-08-30 Harvest Weekend |
It is Apple Harvest Weekend at Lotherton Hall on 12th to 13th September from 10am. Pick fresh from the trees as you collect your own bag of apples for only ?2.50. A great activity for the whole family. Finish your day by exploring nature and the surrounding woodland. Buy a bag for apples from the membership office in the Stable Courtyard. |
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2026-08-29 Abba Storm |
Tribute act Abba Storm are performing at Kippax Legion on 10th October at 7pm. Tickets are ?7 in advance and ?10 on the door. |
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2026-08-29 Band in the Park |
York RI Golden Rail Band will be playing at Lotherton Hall on Sunday 30th August from 2pm to 4pm. The event is included in admission. |
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2026-08-28 Spiritual Medium is Back |
Spiritual Medium Steve Holbrook is back at the Old Girls School Community Centre on Friday 12th February 2027. Doors open 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. Tickets ?17 each |
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2026-08-28 Garforth Fire Station Open Day |
The Open Day at Garforth Fire Station will take place between 10.30am and 3.30pm on 30th August. All funds raised are for the firefighters charity. |
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2026-08-27 Paul and Nancy Tilley |
Father and daughter duo Paul & Nancy Tilley are Live at The Old Girls? School Community Centre on Sunday 8th November at 6.30pm. Tickets are ?10 for adults and ?7.50 for under 16s. |
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2026-08-27 Droylsden 1 Garforth 2 |
Garforth Town travelled to Droylsden in the Preliminary Round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday and came away victorious. Garforth took the lead against the run of play on 12 mins. Olli Patrick's corner was headed in at the far post by Niall Tilsley for his first goal for the club. Droylsden equalised controversially when the goalkeeper was barged over the line but on 90 mins Town ruthlessly exploited the inevitable gaps at the back to grab a late winner when Burgess slide the ball underneath Jordan Latham and put Town into the hat for Monday's First Qualifying Round draw. |
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2026-08-26 Road Closure |
Part of Westfield Lane in Kippax will be closed for resurfacing 7th-15th September between 8.30 - 3.00pm each day. |
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2026-08-26 Formal Gardens Tour |
There is a guided tour of the beautiful formal gardens at Lotherton from our garden volunteers. It happens on the last Wednesday of every month. The next one is on Wednesday 26th August from 1pm to 2pm. No need to book, just meet outside the entrance to the main house. |
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2026-08-25 Fashion Show |
There is a Fashion Show at the Old Girls School on 2nd October at 7.30pm . Tickets are ?8. Doors open at 7pm. |
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2026-08-25 Thorpe Park Railway Station |
Call in to Garforth One Stop Centre and Library this Wednesday, 26 August, between 10am and 2pm, to find out more about the latest plans for a new Thorpe Park Rail Station. |
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2026-08-24 Christmas Fair |
The Old Girls? School Community Centre Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday 29th November, 11am-3pm. Further details to be announced. |
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2026-08-24 Summer Fair |
The Old Girls? School Summer Fair takes place on 5th September from 11am to 3pm at the Old Girls? School. |
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2026-08-23 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 24th August. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-08-23 Wellbeing Wander |
Join us at RSPB St Aidans on Wednesday 26th August for our monthly Wellbeing Wander. Take a gentle stroll accompanied by our volunteer rangers. No more than a mile and lasts about an hour. Please meet outside the Little Owl Cafe for 11am. It is a free event and everyone is welcome. |
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2026-08-22 Big Church Picnic |
St Mary?s Garforth will be holding its Big Church Picnic on Sunday 23rd August after the 10.30 service. Bring your own picnic and picnic blankets. |
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2026-08-22 Grimsby Borough 3-3 Garforth Town |
Garforth pulled off an incredible fightback on Wednesday evening, after finding themselves 3-0 down just twenty-seven minutes into this encounter. Jamie Barkway started the fightback just three minutes later. Garforth took the game to Grimsby late on and finally got level when substitutes James Burgess and Mutty both scored minutes after taking to the field. |
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2026-08-21 Performers Wanted |
Bowers Allerton Hall are holding their annual summer fair on Sunday September 27th. They are looking for groups to perform through the day for their guests to aid their regeneration fundraising efforts. In the past they have had Bhangra dancers, ukelele groups, wind bands, choirs, dance troupes, cheer leaders and much more. |
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2026-08-21 Young Authors |
Aberford Young Authors, an initiative tailored for young people aged 11 to 16, meets on the first Monday of every month from 6pm-7pm in the back room of The Arabian Horse. The group is currently looking for new members to join its ranks, welcoming any local young people aged 11 to 16 with a passion for stories. |
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2026-08-20 Chess Club |
There is a chess club for beginners, intermediate and masters on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Garforth Country Club from 7pm. Text 07787 575570 for more details |
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2026-08-20 Winter Flu Jab |
Boots Kippax Winter Flu jab service is now available to book for this year. Private jabs starting from the 22nd of September onwards and free NHS jabs begin in October. Get yours booked now before they?re gone by either ringing the store on 01132862585 |
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2026-08-19 Open Day |
There is an Open Day at Garforth Firestation on Sunday 30th August. |
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2026-08-19 Kippax Yard Sale |
Only two weeks to go to Kippax Yard Sale Trail on Bank holiday Monday. 31st August. 43 addresses have now registered to take part. If you want to hold a yard sale email yard.sale@ kippax-pc.gov.uk to add your address to the map. |
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2026-08-18 Players Wanted |
Swillington Saints FC are looking for U14 girls. Games are on Saturdays and training is on Wednesdays. |
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2026-08-18 Carers Consultation |
North Yorkshire Council is asking residents to help shape a new all-age carers? strategy aimed at ensuring unpaid carers feel recognised, valued and supported. Consultation closes Sunday 27 September. Find out more and take part: www.northyorks.gov.uk /carers-strategy Paper copies are also available by calling 0300 131 2131 and saying CARERS when prompted. |
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