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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
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2010-07-29 Selby MP Joins Fight Against Illegal Traveller Sites |
Selby MP Nigel Adams met with Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities to discuss the problem of illegal traveller sites and signed an Early Day Motion pledging his support for a campaign against unauthorised sites. The motion states the problem can be tackled if retrospective planning permission is limited and councils are given stronger powers to deal with unauthorised development.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
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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
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2010-07-26 Teacher Raises Funds for Namibia Projects |
Brigshaw music teacher Angela Wright raised over £800 when she cycled over 280 miles, from London to Paris, in four days. The money raised will help educational projects in Namibia.
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2010-07-26 Students Visit Pen Pals |
Languages teachers at Sherburn High School led a trip for 44 Year 8 students to Rheims in France where they had the chance to meet with their pen friends. The trip also included a guided tour of the Fossier biscuit factory, a visit to the beautiful historical town of Rheims and a day at Disneyland Paris.
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2010-07-25 Kippax Band Require Players |
Kippax Band are currently recruiting for the positions of Solo Trombone, Soprano Cornet, Bb Bass and Percussion. If you are interested in joining, please apply in confidence to Colin Moss , Band Chairman Tel: 01977 709901 or email: colinmoss@talktalk.net
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2010-07-25 Funds Boost For Blooming Aberford |
The Aberford in Bloom Group has applied to the Parish Council for a £1000 grant to help towards their efforts. The council decided that rather than handing over a lump sum, the amount would be offered to be ‘drawn down’ over the next 12 months. The Group will liaise with the Clerk to draw on this money.
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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.
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2010-07-24 Aberford's Festival Ticket Arrangements |
Following back-word being given, 3 reduced price Leeds Festival tickets were still available. A redraw from the remaining names will be conducted by Aberford Parish Council and the tickets re-offered. The festival tickets will be collected in August and distributed to all successful applicants.
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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
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2010-07-23 Summer Bus service to Lotherton Hall |
Revised bus timetables come into effect from Sunday 25th July with the introduction of Day Tripper buses from Leeds to Lotherton Hall (service 950)
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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.
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2010-07-22 It’s a Rubbish Collection Service |
Residents of Emley View, Kippax are complaining to the council that their brown bins, containing garden rubbish have not been collected for 5 weeks despite repeated calls and promises that they would be.
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2010-07-21 Agency Finally Act to Stop Brecks Smells |
The Environment Agency is to take long overdue firm action at Brecks Farm, ordering the introduction of a covering for the slurry pond to significantly reduce the odour blighting the lives of local residents. Kippax councillors had complained about Environment Agency officers failing to resolve the problem despite visiting the farm over fifty times.
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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.
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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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2010-07-20 Inspector Banks Author at Garforth Library |
Peter Robinson, author of the Inspector Banks mystery series will be reading from his books, answering questions and signing his latest novel at Garforth Library on Thursday 12th August, from 7pm. Peter grew up in Yorkshire, and is the winner of numerous awards in the United States, Britain and Canada. Tickets are free from Garforth Book Shop.
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2010-07-19 Socatots Raise Money for Hospitals |
A group of youngsters from Socatots Barnsley raised hundreds of pounds for Calderdale Hospital Special Care Baby Unit and LGI Intensive Care Unit by holding a fundraising demonstration at Garforth Town football club and selling tickets to family and friends to watch them lead out the Garforth Town team as mascot for the day.
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2010-07-19 Fostering Celebration at Lotherton Hall |
Fostering agency SWIIS Foster Care is holding a celebration of foster caring at Lotherton Hall on 25th August for its foster carers and children.
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2010-07-18 Callum Signs for Liverpool |
Fourteen year old centre forward Callum Pilkington from Kippax has signed for Liverpool FC and has also been selected to go on an England training camp. The Brigshaw youngster, who was a junior with Bradford City when spotted by Liverpool, is an ardent Leeds United fan.
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2010-07-18 Potter on Display at Lotherton |
The work of Yorkshire potter Sutton Taylor is to be displayed at Lotherton Hall until the end of August. Taylor spent 15 years up to 1990 living and working in the Old House in the stable block at the Hall.
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2010-07-17 Burglar Stabs Brave Sherburn Pensioner |
A seventy five year old pensioner from Sherburn was stabbed by burglar Darren Bottom who broke into his home in February this year. The unnamed pensioner struggled with Bottom and was stabbed with a kitchen knife before he fled with a wallet, mobile phone and other items. Bottom was spotted with a scratched nose by police shortly afterwards and arrested. He has now been sentenced to 7 years at York Crown Court.
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2010-07-17 Kippax Poet in Concert |
The poems of Jean Gittens from Kippax have been set to music and will be performed by Leeds choir Free Range at a fundraising concert at the Shine Centre on Harehills Road in aid of refugees and asylum seekers. Jean’s poems describe the struggles of local mining communities during the miner’s strike.
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2010-07-16 Psychic Night at The Quality Hotel |
Two of the north's finest clairvoyant mediums with over 30 years experience working in England and abroad will be appearing at The Quality Hotel Leeds Selby on 16th July, 7:30 pm start. Private readings will be available after the demonstration. Tickets are available from Stephanie Wragg on 01977 682761 |
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2010-07-16 Garforth Fire Pollution Concern |
The Environment Agency is overseeing the cleaning up of Kippax Beck following the recent fire at Wastecare in Garforth. Run off from the fire fighting activity has found its way into the nearby stream despite efforts to prevent this. The affected stretch of waterway is being drained and samples are being analysed to determine the extent of pollution. Yorkshire Water has reassured its customers that local drinking water is unaffected by the pollution
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2010-07-15 Thieves Steal Rail Track |
Thieves have stolen 120 tonnes of disused railtrack, worth thirteen and a half thousand pounds, from a railway access point in Garforth. The theft is believed to have taken place over 4 days in June with the thieves using a forklift crane to remove 350 20ft sections of track. The track was subsequently traced to a scrap yard in Blackburn. Anyone with information should call British transport Police on 0800 405040
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2010-07-15 Cyclists Pay Respects to Garforth Youngster |
Dozens of cyclists turned out to pay their respects to 15 year old Garforth cyclist Lewis Barry, who died suddenly in his sleep. The bikers held a celebration of Lewis’ life at Roundhay Park following the cremation at Rawdon.
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2010-07-14 Court Orders Travellers to Move On |
The council has obtained a court order to remove travellers from the playing fields at Ash Lane, however the travellers have been given until Thursday 15th July to vacate the site. The travellers have been on the site for over 2 weeks.
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2010-07-14 Local Football Courses for School Holidays |
Leeds United are running their Football in the Community scheme at Garforth Community College, Brigshaw High School and Selby College during the school summer holiday period. The coaching courses are open to boys and girls aged 5 to 12 . For more details call 0113 3676307.
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2010-07-13 Councillor Reassures Dog Owners |
In the face of angry complaints from residents fearing the council was planning to ban dogs from public parks, Councillor Tom Murray, executive member for environmental services has had to reassure dog owners that there has never been any intention to take such draconian actions
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2010-07-13 Five for Five Racketball Lessons |
The council is introducing classes in racketball ball at a number of sports centres around the city, including Garforth Leisure Centre. People can book five racketball coaching lessons for five pounds, with all equipment provided. The lessons are open to all ages and can be booked by ringing 286 0225
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2010-07-12 MP Steps into Traveller Invasion |
Local MP Alec Shelbrooke has called in a building firm to secure the entrance to a field close to East Garforth Primary school after it was feared that travellers evicted from Ash Lane would move to this field
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2010-07-12 Jazz Band Trip Boost |
Garforth Community College has received a 500 pound donation from KPS Limited Contracts to be used to help pay the cost of their jazz rock band’s trip to South Africa
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2010-07-11 Socialists Come Together in Sherburn |
The newly formed Sherburn branch of the Socialist Party is holding its inaugural meeting at the Eversley Centre on 17th July at 12:15pm.
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2010-07-11 Tennis Balls Wanted at the Ings |
Staff at Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve are asking the public for old tennis balls that can be cut up to serve as nests for harvest mice. Field mice numbers have fallen in recent years and nests in converted tennis balls are a proven success.
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2010-07-10 Travellers Invade Swillington Beauty Spot |
Several travellers with their caravans have set up camp at Swillington, on the council owned Mount Pleasant picnic area. Some of the travellers are believed to have moved there from the Garforth Ash Lane site.
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2010-07-10 Kippax Church Launches Family Fun |
St Mary’s Kippax has launched the Messy Church Initiative, a monthly activity session to encourage more families to think about faith. The Saturday morning sessions last about 90 minutes and end with all families dining together.
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2010-07-09 Council Go To Court over Ash Lane Travellers |
Council bosses were due to go to court today to obtain an eviction order against the travellers camped at Ash Lane, Garforth. At its peak, around 50 caravans were parked up on the playing field but the number has dropped to around 30 caravans ahead of today’s court hearing.
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2010-07-09 Fire Brigade Search for Cause of Garforth Fire |
Fire brigade investigators have passed CCTV footage of the waste depot fire at Garforth to local police. A brigade spokesperson refused to rule out suspicious circumstances. A similar fire occurred at Wastecare’s Widnes site last November
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2010-07-08 Local School Refurbishments Scrapped |
Three hundred million pound plans to refit 22 schools in Leeds including Garforth Community College and Brigshaw High School have been axed by the Government. The plans were part of the previous government’s Building Schools for the Future drive.
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2010-07-08 Poaching Training for Police |
Police officers from North Yorkshire have taken part in a rural crime training day at Church Fenton to help combat poaching. A spokesman said that the police and the courts take poaching seriously and Rural Watch schemes are being set up across the region to help the police fight this crime
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2010-07-07 Travellers Settle at Other Side of Garforth |
Travellers have occupied a playing field at Ash Lane Garforth. Whilst the council was busy clearing half a dozen caravans from Glebelands ahead of the Garforth Gala, a further fifty caravans moved onto playing fields, a mile away at Ash Lane. Residents are demanding the removal of the visitors and the securing of the sports fields to prevent a repetition. |
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2010-07-07 Crowds Enjoy Sunny Aberford Gala |
A large crowd and glorious sunshine attended the Aberford Gala on Saturday 26th June. The event made over 2000 pounds for the local school and community. Ali Lautiiti of Leeds Rhinos was the special guest of the day.
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2010-07-06 Council Fund Summer Cricket Coaching Again |
Leeds City Council has awarded 5,000 pounds towards cricket coaching by Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 9 to 15 year olds, to be delivered at 3 venues over 3 weeks during the summer. One of these venues will be Kippax Welfare Club from 2nd to 6th of August. In 2009 around 1500 youngsters received coaching from this programme. Due to demand and the subsequent need to provide additional coaches, a charge of 50 pence a day will be made to participants
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2010-07-06 Ledston Luck Fete |
Ledston Luck fete will be held on Saturday 21st August starting at 2pm |
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2010-07-05 Kelly Wins Award for Work with Deaf |
Occupational Therapy support worker Kelly Palmer from Garforth has won the Learner of the Year Award for her work with deaf people at Chapel Allerton Hospital. Kelly now qualifies for the Signature Annual Awards national finals in London.
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2010-07-05 Plan to Build Waste Power Plan in East Leeds |
Waste company Biffa has submitted a planning application to build an energy recovery facility on the site of Skelton Grange power station at junction 44 of the M1. The site will burn waste and generate 21 megawatts of electricity.
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2010-07-04 Fire at Garforth Business Park |
Firefighters from Garforth and Stanks attended a blaze in a boiler room at Lotherton Business Park Garforth on Tuesday.
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2010-07-04 Cup Success for Kippax Angler |
Kippax angler Dave Robinson has won the Sykes Cup, held on the River Wharfe at Ulleskelf
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2010-07-03 Garforth Gala to Go Ahead |
Council officers obtained an eviction order to remove travellers from Glebelands at Garforth. The site has now been cleared and the Lions gala can go ahead this Sunday.
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2010-07-03 Additional Poly Tunnels Application at Makins Farm |
Sturton Grange Farm, East Garforth, has submitted a new planning application to build additional polytunnels. The farm already has large areas of land covered in the plastic tunnels for strawberry growing. Residents have until 29th July to comment to the council on the application 10/02705/FU/E
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2010-07-02 Firefighters Rescue Collapsed Woman |
Firefighters were called to a bus on Fairburn Drive, Garforth to free a woman trapped under a seat after she collapsed. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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2010-07-02 Keely Runs for Grandma |
Nurse Keely Swinson from Great Preston is to take part in the Great North Run in September to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign, in memory of her grandma Eileen Gibson. To support Keely, visit www.justgiving.com / keely-swinson.
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2010-07-01 Local Tip to Close |
The council has decided to close the tip at Gamblethorpe near Swillington next year. A similar site at Calverley Bridge is also to be closed.
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2010-07-01 Pilot Killed at Display |
Pilot Chris Penistone, a member of Sherburn Aero Club, was killed when his aircraft crashed during an aerobatic display at a festival at a boatyard near Methley. Police and Civil Aviation Authority officers are investigating the crash.
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2010-07-01 Fire at Garforth Waste Plant |
The Holiday Inn and several nearby homes have been evacuated overnight after a major fire broke out just after midnight at the Wastecare site in Garforth. The A642 and A63 at the Garforth roundabout have been closed and are expected to remain so for 24 hours. Residents have been advised by the Health Protection Agency to remain indoors and keep windows closed. 120 firefighters attending the blaze are trying to reduce the smoke plume by using foam on the fire. |
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2010-06-30 Garforth Gala Under Threat |
A group of travellers has set up camp on Glebelands at Garforth and as a result is threatening the annual Lions gala this coming weekend. Local councillors have said that if the travellers have not left the site by Thursday there will be insufficient time to prepare and the event will have to be called off, leaving the Lions out of pocket on monies already paid out. Council Officers are trying to find a solution.
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2010-06-30 MP Supports Carers Week |
Elmet MP Alec Shelbrooke has teamed up with ITV celebrity GP Chris Steele to support Carers Week. They met up at the House of Commons to pay tribute to carers and call for more support for them
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2010-06-29 Councillor Fears Homeless Explosion |
Labour Council Leader Keith Wakefield fears a homeless explosion following the Government’s decision to slash housing benefit by 40 percent. Eighty thousand people in Leeds receive housing benefit and face having to find the extract money, hope their landlord will cut the rent or move to cheaper housing, placing a greater strain on the council’s waiting list for homes.
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2010-06-29 Parking Issues Outside Garforth Community College |
The Highways Department placed double yellow lines on Lidgett Lane in the vicinity of Garforth Community College to help alleviate issues arising from some drivers parking in areas which cause obstruction and prevent the flow of traffic. Police have advised residents with issues over the double yellow lines around the school to contact the Highways Department on 0845 1240113.
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2010-06-28 Schools Apply for Academy Status |
Sixteen schools in Leeds have applied for academy status including Green Lane Primary School and Garforth Community College. Schools classified as outstanding by Ofsted will be automatically pre-approved and not require permission from the city council.
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2010-06-28 Police Patrols Quell Leisure Centre Problems |
Following concentrated patrols around the grounds of the Kippax Leisure Centre on Station Road, police report that calls have significantly reduced. Headcams were used by officers in order to gather video intelligence and aid with resolving the issues experienced by local residents. Police are asking residents to continue to report any further incidents on 0845 6060606
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2010-06-27 Mayor and Mayoress's Charities |
Lady Mayoress and Garforth Councillor Andrea McKenna has chosen Relate as one of the two nominated mayoral charities for her year in office. Husband Jim has chosen Leeds Irish Health and Homes as his Mayor’s charity. |
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2010-06-27 Ginetta Agree televised Deal |
Garforth sports car manufacturer Ginetta have signed a new deal that sees their G50 and G40 junior events continue to support the televised British Touring Car Championship for 3 more years. |
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2010-06-26 Blooming Success in Garforth |
The Garforth in Bloom group are celebrating after receiving a silver award in the first part of the Yorkshire in Bloom competition. For more details about the group, visit www.garforthinbloom . co.uk
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2010-06-26 Touring Lotherton Formal Gardens |
The council are running guided tours of the formal gardens at Lotherton Hall. These tours, on 7th July and 4th August are free but must be booked in advance on 0113 2645535. Parking fees apply. |
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2010-06-26 Fatal Road Accident at Swillington |
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road accident at the junction of Wakefield Road and Coach Road at 2.40pm on 11th June involving a motorcyclist. The 37 year old rider was taken to Pinderfields Hospital where he later died. Witnesses are asked to contact PC Noel Lowdon on 1924 293047 |
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2010-06-25 Guild Celebrates 44 Years |
Garforth Townswomens Guild is celebrating its 44th year with a party on 8th July. The branch is the largest of the nine Guilds in Leeds and meets on the second Thursday evening of the month at Garforth community College. Anyone interested in coming along should contact Kathleen on 2877571.
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2010-06-25 Classics at St Marys |
There will be a classical recital at St Marys Garforth on Sunday 4th July as part of the Garforth Arts festival. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £4/£3.
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2010-06-24 Litter Pickers Keep Garforth Tidy |
There will be a litter pick on Garforth Main Street and surrounding areas on Sunday 27th June. The event is organised by the Take a Pride in Garforth group and starts at 10am at the Welfare Hall. Litter pickers and bags will be provided to all volunteers and refreshments will be available after the hour long event.
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2010-06-24 Summer Concert at St Marys |
Tickets for the Kippax Brass Band Summer concert at St Marys Garforth on Saturday 26th June are available from the church wardens. |
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2010-06-23 Lions Route to Gala Funday |
The procession to Garforth Gala on Sunday 4th July will start at Garforth railway station where they will assemble at 11.30am. The procession leaves at noon making its way to the gala site via Main Street and Church Lane. The official opening and crowning of the gala queen takes place at 1pm at Glebelands.
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2010-06-23 Mighty Launch for Garforth Arts Festival |
The Mighty Zulu Nation Theatre Company will be performing on the opening day of Garforth Arts Festival 28th June at Garforth Community College. They will be joined on stage by kids from Strawberry Fields Primary, East Garforth Primary and Ninelands Primary schools.
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2010-06-22 Old Tyme Music and Singalong |
Garforth Musical Society are currently in rehearsal to stage an Old Tyme Music Hall. The first performance of the show will be at Swillington Miners Welfare hall on Thursday 24th June followed by a performance at Garforth Welfare Hall on Saturday 26th June. Each evening concludes with a singalong to end the show.
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2010-06-22 Brigshaw Trip to Spain |
Thirty pupils from Brigshaw school have visited Barcelona to learn more about Spanish life, language and culture. They visited many fabulous attractions including Barcelona's Football Stadium, the Olympic Stadium, the Picasso museum, Las Ramblas and the Gaudi designed Parc Guell and La Pedrera.
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2010-06-21 Monk Fryston History Weekend Success |
A Monk Fryston History exhibition held in St Wilfrid’s Church and Church Hall, and organised jointly by Monk Fryston Time Team, Church community and Community Association has been declared a tremendous success. Visitors on Saturday and Sunday enjoyed the Time Team’s growing collection of maps, illustrated commentaries and the newly created Monk Fryston Heritage Trail Guide. The highlight of the weekend was the unveiling of the new Roll of Honour in St Wilfrid’s Church by Rev John Hetherington
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2010-06-21 Arching for St Gemmas |
The Bowmen of Leeds archery club, based at the Welfare Hall Garforth raised 120 pounds for St Gemmas by running a Have – a – Go Archery stand at the Cricket Club on 23rd May
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2010-06-20 Reorganisation of Catholic Parishes Announced |
The Catholic Bishop of Leeds has announced a reduction from four deaneries to three in the Leeds area and a reorganisation/merger of some of the parishes within them. The parish of St Benedict, Garforth in the East Leeds Deanery is unaffected by these changes though the parish may be moved at some point to a different deanery to align it closer to the Castleford area.
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2010-06-20 Parish Councillor Vacancy at Hillam |
Following the resignation of Kim Humphries, Hillam Parish Council now needs another member. Anyone interested in the role should send a letter of introduction to the Parish Council Clerk, Malcolm Walton, 52a Ainderby Road, Romanby, Northalleton, DL7 8HG.
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2010-06-19 Monk Fryston and Hillam Fayre |
Monk Fryston and Hillam village fayre takes place on Sunday 20th june from 1 PM to 5 PM at Monk Fryston school and community centre. The day’s events include stalls, displays, games, vintage and classic cars, competitions, a children’s entertainer, a BBQ and a bar admission is £1 perperson or £2.50 for a family of four.
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2010-06-19 GMS Announce Treasure Island Panto |
This year’s pantomime by Garforth Musical Society will be Treasure Island. More details will be announced nearer the time.
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2010-06-18 Garforth Rangers Gala |
The annual Garforth Rangers gala takes place at Garforth Community College on Saturday 19th June. Admission for all the family is by programme. The gala starts at 9am and the first matches are at 9.30am
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2010-06-18 Going Japanese at Brigshaw |
The Brigshaw Japanese Club have entered the “Japan Web Page Contest” for a chance to win up to £1000 in money and Japanese Resources. Their website is still under development and can be visited at www.brigshawjapanese .webs.com
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2010-06-18 Garforth Chef Helps NSPCC |
Garforth chef Thierry Dumouchel has helped City of Leeds College raise 300 pounds for NSPCC by putting on a bakery demonstration at the college.
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2010-06-17 Pre-Gala Boot Sale at Glebelands |
The car boot sale preceding the Garforth Lions annual gala funday on Sunday 4th July will take place at Glebelands. The field opens at 7am and the sale opens at 8am. For those wishing to sell something, cars are £7 and vans are £12.
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2010-06-17 Patchworkers Help Barnados |
Garforth Patchwork People have made 54 quilts of varying sizes for Barnardos in Yorkshire. The quilts have been distributed to youngsters in need.
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2010-06-16 Change of Land Use Plan at Monk Fryston |
A planning application for the change of use of land on Lowfield Lane, Monk Fryston from agriculture to showmen’s quarters has been submitted to Selby District Council. The plans are to accommodate over 30 caravans, with storage for other equipment. Showmen attend fairs around the country, and their equipment includes fairground rides and other facilities such as fast food stands.
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2010-06-16 Successful May for RNLI |
A coffee morning and plant sale at the Welfare Hall Garforth in May raised 770 pounds for the RNLI and a race night managed to raise a further 800 pounds. Finally two collections at Tesco stores in Garforth and Crossgates raised 1,095 pounds for the fund.
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2010-06-16 Cycling to Africa for Heroes |
Pupils, staff and parents at Strawberry Fields Primary School, Garforth are cycling 5,800 miles on exercise bikes, the equivalent of riding to South Africa, to raise money for Help the Heroes. They hope to complete the task by21st when their World cup week starts. |
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2010-06-15 Kelsey is Gala Queen |
The gala queen at Garforth and district Lion’s gala funday on 4th July will be Kelsey Shelley from East Garforth Primary School.
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2010-06-15 Actors Wanted |
Garforth Amateur Dramatic Society are looking for new members, in particular men of any age and some younger women. Contact the secretary, Carole Hurst, for more information on 0113 2864175
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2010-06-14 New Church Warden at St Wilfreds |
Maxene Wells from the Dower House, Hillam, has been appointed one of the two churchwardens at St Wilfrid’s, taking over from Dorothy Varden, who has completed her full six-year appointment. Maxene was sworn in at York Minster in May.
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2010-06-14 Quiz Boost to Church Funds |
A quiz night at St Mary’s Garforth has raised 246 pounds for church funds.
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2010-06-14 Kippax Councillor Faces Up to Hard Decisions |
Kippax councillor and leader of the city council Keith Wakefield has called a meeting of senior officers to review where money can be saved when the government’s austerity measures are implemented. The meeting sought to prioritise which were absolutely vital services and which ones could be reluctantly sacrificed.
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2010-06-13 July and August Health Walks List |
The Leeds health walks for July and August have been published and can be seen by following the Leeds Health Walks Group link in the righthand column of this page. The walks are free and there is no need to book, just turn up. All walks are easy-going and approx 3.5 to 4 miles in length (unless otherwise stated). Some walks may include off-road walking and involve the use of stiles. Please wear suitable footwear and bring waterproof protection (raincoat or Umbrella).
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2010-06-13 Junior Trophy for Garforth Archers |
A team from Bowmen of Leeds in Garforth have won the Junior team trophy at the Yorkshire Archery Association Indoor Championships. Anyone interested in Archery should contact Andy on 0113 2860110
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2010-06-12 Catchy Title Required |
The vicar of St Mary’s Garforth is looking for an imaginative, original name for the proposed parish magazine. Suggestions can be posted in the yellow box at the back of the church. |
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