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25/04/2024 Foodbank Collection
The next food bank collection at St Mary?s Garforth will be Monday 6th May. Can items please be left at the back of Church and not in the Rectory porch until further notice.
25/04/2024 BBQ and Craft Fair
There will be a Bank Holiday BBQ and Craft Fair at The Legion, Kippax on Sunday 5th May from noon to 3pm. Admission is free.
24/04/2024 Community Contact Point
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be holding regular community contact points at Garforth Police Station, Lidgett Lane, Garforth LS25 1LJ. The next contact point will be held on Sunday morning 12th May, between 10am ? 12 noon. Officers look forward to meeting residents to discuss any local issues and community concerns, whilst providing information and advice.
24/04/2024 PSA Testing Event
Elmet Lions are holding a PSA Testing event for men over 40 at The Motorist in Sherburn on Wednesday 25th September from 2.30 to 7.30pm. There are spaces left for this simple prostate cancer test. Book now with Elmet Lions.
23/04/2024 League Playoffs
Rossington will be the opponents at the Bannister Prentice Stadium for Garforth Town?s NCEL semi-final on Saturday 27th April. The other tie in this playoff is Campion versus Albion Sports.
23/04/2024 Volunteers Wanted
RSPB Fairburn Ings and St Aidan's are recruiting Volunteers to help look after their visitor facilities on busy days. This role is completely flexible, so ideal if you can't make a regular commitment. More info visit https://tinyurl.com/ybrhfy54
22/04/2024 Open Day
Green Lane School is holding an Open Day for people interested in a nursery or reception place in September 2024. The event takes place on Wednesday 24th April from 3.45 to 4.30pm.
22/04/2024 Players Wanted
Garforth Villa are looking for U8 boys for a new team. Training is on Wednesdays though will change to Tuesdays in September. Match days are Saturday. Contact 07447 987727 for more details.
21/04/2024 Is There Anybody There?
There is an evening of mediumship and clairvoyance with June Hughes in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance on Thursday 25th April at The Commercial in Kippax. Tickets are ?10 in advance or ?14 o the door. The event starts at 7.30pm. Text 07754 958934 for tickets.
21/04/2024 Fancy a Walk?
Garforth, Kippax & District U3A have several walking groups for people semi retired or retired or just not working for whatever reason. Check out the website and see when and where they meet.
20/04/2024 Big Band Music
The Northern Swing Orchestra Big Band and Nicki Allan will be performing at Swillington Sports and Social Club on Sunday 5th May at 3:30pm. Tickets are ?7. Under 16s free.
20/04/2024 Emily Wins
Roundhay Park has just played host to two exhilarating events - the Run Yorkshire Roundhay Half Marathon, and its 10k counterpart. The Half marathon winner was Emily Coates, from Garforth.
19/04/2024 Drug Addict Sentenced
A desperate drug addict stole a ?17,000 road-rolling plant machine and then led police on a chase around Garforth. Simon Pickard was seen loading the vehicle into a Ford Transit on cloned plates after reversing up the track of a farm off Selby Road in Garforth. Police spotted the van on Bar Lane and turned to begin pursuing him along Aberford Road. He was caught on Collier Lane near Aberford where the police were able to stop him safely. He was given 16 months jail suspended for 24 months.
19/04/2024 Living With Death
An ancient lead coffin which lay buried in a Garforth field for more than 1,600 years is set to be revealed to the public for the first time. It will be at Leeds City Museum as part of a Living With Death exhibition from May 3, 2024 until January 5, 2025 and is free to visit.
18/04/2024 Kippax Makers Market
The next Kippax Makers Market is on Saturday 20th April from 10am to 1pm at Kippax Methodist Church
18/04/2024 Open Age Rugby League
On Friday 19th April at 7pm Kippax Welfare Sports and Social Club are holding a players? meeting in the Welfare downstairs bar for anyone who is interested in playing for their new open age rugby league side.
17/04/2024 Outstanding School
According to Government data for the academic year 2022/2023, 15 Leeds primary schools rated as outstanding. East Garforth Primary Academy, located in Aberford Road, East Garforth achieved the third highest grade with 91 percent of pupils meeting the expected standard.
17/04/2024 LS25 is Popular
Removals comparisons website Compare My Move found there was a 68% increase in people moving to Leeds in 2023 compared to 2022. Of the 10 most popular Leeds postcodes that people have moved to in 2023 LS25 came sixth with an average house price of ?289,725 and a weekly average rental price of ?225.
16/04/2024 Playoff Dates
Last weekend Garforth Town guaranteed a playoff place with victory at Bottesford. The provisional date for the playoffs are : Semi-finals - Saturday 20th April, Final - Saturday 27th April
16/04/2024 Car Boot Sale
Elmet Lions are holding a car boot sale at Millford Plants on Sunday 28th April. Sellers can set up from 8am. Doors open at 9am.
15/04/2024 Sister Act
Garforth Musical Society's spring production is Sister Act. It will be performed at the Welfare Hall, Garforth from Tuesday 23rd April till Saturday 27th April starting at 7.15pm each night. Tickets are ?10 each and are available at SPT school partnership shop in Main Street.
15/04/2024 Community Tea Party
South Milford Women?s Institute are hosting a free Community Tea Party at the WI Hall on Sunday 9th June from 2pm to 5pm. All welcome.
14/04/2024 Village Meeting
Kippax Annual Village Meeting takes place at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 25th April at 7pm. Doors open at 6.15pm
14/04/2024 Music and Dance Festival
The Pure Country Music and Dance Festival takes place from Thursday 4th July pm to Sunday 7th July am at Squires Bike Cafe, Sherburn in Elmet. Stall spaces are available.
13/04/2024 Aberford?s Leeds Festival Tickets
Applications for Aberford resident tickets to Leeds Festival 2024 must be submitted by 30th April. An application form can be downloaded from the Aberford Parish Council website. There are 130 tickets available, each valid for 3 days of the festival including camping. The ticket price is ?65 with two tickets allocated to each successful household.
13/04/2024 The End is Near
Garforth Town?s final league game, away at Eccleshill, has been rearranged and will now take place on Tuesday 16th April (weather permitting), kick off 7.45pm.
12/04/2024 Shed Burglar Charged
A man has been arrested and charged over a series of shed and garage burglaries in the Kippax area at the weekend. Lewis Knight, aged 32, of no fixed address, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Monday charged with four burglaries, three attempted burglaries, attempted theft from a motor vehicle, assault of an emergency worker and failing to provide a sample for a Class A drugs test.
12/04/2024 M1 Road Accident
A lane was closed on the M1 following a crash on Monday morning. One lane was closed on the M1 southbound between Junctions 47 and 46 following the collision at around 8.20am.
11/04/2024 Wonka
Sherburn Cinema at The Old Girls? School Community Centre is showing Wonka on 12th April at 7.30pm.
11/04/2024 Rare Birds Return
Black-necked Grebes are returning to RSPB St Aidan?s, which is home to 30 percent of the UK population. They are one of the rarest breeding birds in the country and the nature reserve is one of a handful of places where they nest regularly.
10/04/2024 Murder Afloat
Kippax Dramatic Society are performing Murder Afloat at St Mary?s Church Hall, Kippax from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th April at 7.30pm. Tickets are ?15 including supper. Entry by ticket only. Call 0113 2862834 for more details.
10/04/2024 Kitchen Assistants Required
The Chequers Inn at Ledsham is currently recruiting for kitchen assistants. They have various hours available but potential candidates must be able to commit to between 15-40 hours per week. Hours and shifts are negotiable. Duties include pot washing, basic food prep and assisting the chefs with the day to day running of the kitchen. No experience is required. Full training will be given.
09/04/2024 Knit and Natter
There is a Knit and Natter at Oliver?s Coffee Bar Kippax on Thursday 11th April from 2pm.
09/04/2024 Holiday Break
Bengal Cottage in Micklefield will be closed for Eid celebrations on 9th and 10th April. It will re-open on Thursday 11th April.
08/04/2024 What a Washout
Garforth Town?s final game of the season, away at Eccleshill on Saturday afternoon was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
08/04/2024 Drop In Community Contact Point
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Teams, will be holding a drop in community contact point at Garforth Police Station on Sunday 12th May from 10am to noon.
07/04/2024 Final Home Win
Garforth Town beat Handsworth 2-1 in their final home game of the season on Tuesday evening.
07/04/2024 Bridge Repairs
The railway bridge deck over the A162 London Road at Barkston Ash near Sherburn-in-Elmet requires upgrading following an assessment by Network Rail specialists. Replacing the bridge will also support the future electrification of the line. Construction teams will be working for eight days from 8am on Sunday 26th May to Monday 3rd June closing the A162 with diversions in place.
06/04/2024 Cricket Season Starts
Sherburn Eversley Cricket Club?s first match is on April 20th, with their first XI facing off against Saxton CC away, while their second XI will be hosting Burn CC at home.
06/04/2024 G-Fest 2024
G-Fest 2024 is on 20th July on Glebelands playing fields. Tickets are ?15 for adults and ?7.50 for children. A family ticket is ?40. Early bird tickets are available until 22nd April form the St Gemma?s shop in Garforth.
05/04/2024 Grassroots Camp
There will be a Leeds United Grassroots Football Camp at Monk Fryston United, Stocking Lane on 29th and 30th August from 9am to 3pm. It is for children aged 5 to 12 years and costs ?25 per day.
05/04/2024 Players Wanted
Garforth Villa U15 Girls are looking for players (year9-10) for September 2024, in particular a goalkeeper. Contact Steve on 07967 686950 for more information.
04/04/2024 Spring Concert
Kippax Band?s Spring Concert takes place on Sunday 14th April at 7.30pm at the Band Club. Doors open at 6.30pm. Admission is ?5 or free to members.
04/04/2024 Healing Fair
Shine Bright Spiritual and Healing Fair takes place at Garforth Miners Welfare Hall on Saturday 13th April from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free.
03/04/2024 Meet the Lions
Come and meet the Garforth Lions at the Miners Welfare Hall to celebrate their 100th year on Saturday 6th April. They will be there all day.
03/04/2024 Free Skateboarding Lessons
The is free skateboard coaching courtesy of Kippax Parish Council at Kippax Common Skatepark on Thursday 4th April from 1.30 to 3.30pm. There 15 sets of board and helmet so just turn up.
02/04/2024 Food Bank Collection
The next food bank collection at St Marys Garforth will be Monday 15th April.
02/04/2024 Licensing of Reverend Roberts
The Reverend Peter Roberts will be formally licensed as Assistant Curate of St Mary's, Birkin & Beal in a service officiated by senior clergy on Sunday 14th April at 10am.
01/04/2024 Miners Win and into Playoffs
Garforth overcame a tricky first half to run out comfortable 5-1 winners on a sunny afternoon at Bottesford Town on Saturday. The win, coupled with Penistone?s defeat at Silsden, means that Garforth have confirmed their place in the play-offs. Second place is still withing reach, as Campion were humbled 4-1 at Rossington, leaving just one point between them and Town.
01/04/2024 Drop In Community Contact Point
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Teams, will be holding a drop in community contact point at Garforth Police Station on Sunday 21st April from 10am to noon.
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