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2010-02-09 Free Wifi for Garforth Kids |
A project to provide broadband wireless internet access to all families with children at any one of the member schools of the School Partnership Trust is coming to Garforth, to help to bring learning into the home. Project Cirrus will consist of approximately 125 access points in the streets of Garforth providing free wifi at speeds upto 4mbps. The internet service is supplied by the Leeds learning Network which currently provides filtered internet to all of Garforth’s schools. It is hoped that the project will be completed by mid November.
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2010-02-09 Kippax Nature Trail to Be Repaired |
Kippax councillors are to provide a grant of six thousand pounds to protect the nature trail Lines Way from flooding. Parts of the track will be raised, resurfaced and additional drainage put in. Lines Way which runs through Billy Wood is a disused railway route. It forms part of the Leeds to Garforth cycle track and is popular with walkers, cyclists and families. |
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2010-02-08 Micklefield Pact Meeting Change of Venue |
The Police And Communities Together (Pact) Meeting at Micklefield on Monday 8th February 2010 will now be held at Micklefield School instead of the Fire Station.
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2010-02-08 MPs League Table of Expenses Published |
The latest list of MPs expenses, for 2008/09, shows that John Grogan was 29th most expensive, claiming 177 thousand pounds and Colin Burgon was 227th most expensive claiming 157 thousand pounds.
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2010-02-07 Councillors Taking Elderly to Theatre |
Kippax Councillors are using a council grant to treat 30 local elderly residents to a trip to see a performance of Oliver at Brigshaw High School
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2010-02-07 Youngsters Rise to Walk Challenge |
Five year old Denby Williams from Garforth who suffers from cerebral palsy will be taking part in the Sport Relief Mile in March and hopes to raise eighty pounds for a Haiti charity. She will be joined by her twin sister Dana and older sisters Kira and Paisley. To sponsor them contact www. Mysportrelief.com/ kiradenbydana
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2010-02-06 Cannabis Farm Discovered in Garforth |
The landlord of a house in Lidgett Lane Garforth called the police after breaking into his property and discovering 200 cannabis plants. The electricity meter had been bypassed to avoid paying for the power needed to encourage growth. Police are appealing for information about people seen visiting the property in recent weeks.
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2010-02-06 Selby MP Predicts PM to Stand Down |
MP John Grogan has predicted that if Labour win the next election then the Prime Minister Gordon Brown will stand down before his time in office runs its full course. Mr Grogan, who is standing down at the general election, feels that the exhaustion of 20 years in power will take its toll on the PM
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2010-02-05 Council Tax Rise in Leeds |
Leeds City Council are set to announce a 2.5 percent increase in council taxes bringing the D band bill to 1,095 pounds. Councillor Wakefield described the proposal as the worst of both worlds with services being cut and charges rising. Wakefield council are expected to announce a 2.4 percent increase.
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2010-02-05 Schoolgirl Collapses and Dies |
Thirteen year old Sarah Weston, a pupil at Sherburn High School collapsed in an alleyway near her home and later died in Pontefract hospital. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. An inquest has been opened and adjourned till Tuesday.
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2010-02-04 Wind Farm Appeal Launched |
Banks Developments have launched an appeal against the council’s decision to reject plans for a wind farm at Hook Moor Micklefield. The application was rejected following when the Ministry of Defence objected because the turbines interfere with radar equipment at nearby RAF airfields.
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2010-02-04 Cup Success for Garforth Town |
Garforth Town FC have reached the semi-finals of the west Riding Cup after defeating Farsley Celtic one-nil with a penalty in the 86th minute. Garforth, who are the holders of the trophy, will play Wakefield FC in the next round |
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2010-02-03 Calamity for Garforth Musical Society |
Garforth Musical Society is in rehearsals for their April production of Calamity Jane. This production will take place from 20th to 24th April 2010 and tickets will be on sale at Garforth Book Shop in due course. Anyone who would like to help in any way should come along one evening. They rehearse at the Methodist Church on Church Lane on Tuesdays from 7.45 until 10.p.m. and Thursdays at St.Benedict's Parish Centre (Wakefield Road) at the same time. |
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2010-02-03 RNLI Member Reaches One Hundred |
Emily Ward, who in 1966 helped form the Ladies Lifeboat Guild, later to become the Garforth Branch of the RNLI celebrated her 100th birthday on 27th December, and the RNLI branch along with the Methodist Church held a party in her honour. Up to three years ago Emily was an active member
of the Branch, manning the cake stall at coffee mornings and she still supports them in any way she can.
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2010-02-02 Bar Managers Pilgrimage with Ashes |
Piers Youel, the bar manager at the Holiday Inn Garforth is preparing for an epic motorbike ride to Florence to scatter the ashes of his late mother Pamela because it was her favourite holiday spot when she was alive. Piers will be making the journey on a sports bike he is building himself and will be seeking sponsors in aid of local cancer charities. E-mail p.youel@yahoo.co.uk for more details
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2010-02-02 Kippax Police Focus on Hotspots |
Police have stepped up patrols in Hopewell Terrace and Rosewood Avenue each evening between 5 - 10pm in order to combat anti-social behaviour by youths congregating at the location, causing nuisance to local residents and customers using the local shops.
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2010-02-01 UKIP Candidate Wants Debate |
Darren Haley the UKIP prospective parliamentary candidate for the Selby and Ainsty constituency has invited all the other candidates to a public debate at Selby Town Hall on 30th April in anticipation that the General Election will take place on the 6th May. So far, none of the other candidates has replied to his invitation.
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2010-02-01 Peckfield Grant Scheme Rules Change |
Caird Bardon Limited, which runs the landfill site at Peckfield and operates a funding programme that makes up to £250,000 available each year to community projects has announced that the scheme is now restricted to wards within Leeds Metropolitan District. Until recently the scheme had been open to all communities local to the landfill site and therefore included villages in nearby North Yorkshire
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2010-01-31 Badger Set Dug Up |
Police and the Force Wildlife Officer have been investigating a recently dug badger set in the Micklefield area. It is illegal to kill or injure a badger, or dig upon a badger set and carries a fine of up to £5,000 and a six-month prison sentence. The perpetrators are suspected of also being responsible for Lamping in the area. Lamping is the act of hunting at night using powerful lamps and either guns or dogs. Police are asking members of the public to report anything out of the ordinary and be vigilant.
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2010-01-31 Mr T for a Week |
Thirty three year old Chris Rowe from Garforth is raising cash for Cancer Research UK by transforming himself into A Team character Mr T and taking on the character for a whole week. Mr Rowe is raising the money in memory of his mother who suffered from kidney cancer. Anyone wising to sponsor him should visit www. Justgiving .com / MrTforaweek.
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2010-01-30 GADS Next Production |
The autumn production by Garforth Amateur Dramatic Society will be‘Caramba’s Revenge’by William Norfolk, a black comedy about four retired ladies.
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2010-01-30 Council Chief Promises Tax Rise Below Inflation |
Selby district council leader Councillor Mark Crane has vowed to keep council tax rises below the rate of inflation, currently standing at 2.9 per cent. He will seek approval for his council tax promise at the next full council meeting on February 9th.
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2010-01-29 Passport to Bike Safety |
Police in Garforth are urging local residents to get on their bike and take part in a new scheme to keep their bicycles safe. Locals should bring their bikes along to the Garforth branch of Tesco on Aberford Road between 12 - 4pm on Saturday 30th January or to the Co-op on High Street, Kippax the following day (Sunday 31st January) between 12 - 4pm and have an individual passport created for their bike which is then logged on a police database. All bikes in the scheme are also tagged with a small hard-to-remove coded label which acts as a deterrent to bike thieves and even if the label is removed, police will be able to use the passport to reunite the bike with its rightful owner.
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2010-01-29 Belated Leaving party at Peter Pan Nursery |
Brenda Thornton, recently-retired manager of the Peter Pan Nursery in Sherburn, returned for a leaving party on Monday , enjoying a slice of a specially-made cake and tea with her friends and colleagues. The nursery was started in 1985 and Brenda joined in 1989.
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2010-01-28 UKIP Candidate for Selby Announced |
Darren Haley has been selected as the UKIP prospective parliamentary candidate for Selby and Ainsty in the forthcoming General Election. Darren can be contacted at www.selbyandainsty-ukip.com.
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2010-01-28 Fifty Years of Kaos |
Kippax Amateur Operatic Society is celebrating its fiftieth year with a production of The King and I. The Society started in 1959 with the amalgamation of Methodist Chapels in Kippax and the suggestion that the youth groups of the chapels give a concert at the first United Gift Day. After many sell out shows the Society quit the chapel School room and moved to St Mary's Church Hall. In 1970 they moved again to Castleford Civic Theatre and in 2009 moved to the nearby Pheonix Theatre.
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2010-01-27 MP Publishes Expenses on Website |
Selby MP John Grogan has published his expenses from 2004 to 2008 on his website for inspection by his constituents. The details can be seen at www.johngrogan.co.uk.
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2010-01-27 Camera Club Receives Lottery Award |
Garforth Camera Club has received a Lottery fund grant of £4700 from Awards for All to purchase of a new digital projector and laptop computers. These will be used to learn all aspects of photography including the manipulation of digital images. The Club meets at Swillington Community Centre off Church Lane, Swillington on Monday evenings from 8.15pm to 10.15pm. Anyone interested in the club should contact the Secretary at keith.schofield@talktalk.net, call 0113-2866942 for details or just come along to a meeting.
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2010-01-26 Bring and Buy for Haiti |
A group of families from St Benedict’s School Garforth have organised a Bring and Buy Sale to raise money for the Haiti appeal on Thursday 28th January 2010 3.15 – 4.30pm. They would welcome donations of buns, cakes, toiletries, good quality books, toys and unused gifts which can be brought to school on the morning of the event. Everyone is welcome to the sale.
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2010-01-26 South Milford Fete Helps Local Groups |
South Milford Fete raised 2053 pounds and was able to make a number of donations to local groups - South Milford Playing Fields £500, South Milford WI £100,South Milford School £100 donation plus £320 spent on RJC Dance coaching, South Milford Guides £50
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2010-01-25 South Milford Fete Date |
South Milford Fete Committee has decided to take a break and not hold the event in 2010. The committee say the next fete will be held in 2011 and will be the biggest yet.
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2010-01-25 Kippax Band Find Silver |
Kippax Band finished a creditable 7th out of 24 bands in Skegness at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship contest, winning the award for the highest placed Mineworker's band.
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2010-01-24 Police watch Garforth Hot Spot |
Coupland Road and Barleyhill Park continue to be monitored for anti-social behaviour by police patrols, particularly between 7pm and 11pm. Issues raised by residents have been reduced and appear to be under control. Police ask residents to call 0845 6060606 if they have any issues.
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2010-01-24 Musicians Wanted at Church |
St Marys Garforth are looking for musicians to join a musical group to play at services. Anyone interested should contact Reverend Gordon |
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2010-01-23 Boost For Neighbourhood Policing in Sherburn |
The Selby West Neighbourhood policing team has been boosted by the appointment of two experienced officers, Sergeant Matt Foale and PC Liz Pell. The Selby West area includes Tadcaster and Sherburn and is lead by Inspector Richard Abbot.
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2010-01-23 Garforth Councillor Hits Out over Child Services |
In a heated council debate Garforth councillor Tom Murray has slammed council leaders for spending 11 million pounds on children’s services consultants yet failing to invest sufficiently in frontline staff
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2010-01-22 Residents Oppose Village Development |
Sherburn residents have slammed a proposed development that they claim would scar a local historic village site, the hundred year old Orchard Cottages in Low Street. They claim the proposal to build five three-storey homes next door to the cottages goes against the Village Design Statement, agreed with Selby District Council. The developers Meakin Properties, stress that the plans are currently at the outline stage and any development would be sympathetic to the area and in consultation with residents.
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2010-01-22 MP calls for Investment to Beat Youth Unemployment |
MP Colin Burgon, speaking in a debate in the House of Commons about the Leeds economy, claimed that the city was becoming one of two halves where thousands of people are left behind as the city booms and called for continued investment in training and transport to beat the growing problem of youth unemployment.
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2010-01-21 MP Calls for Sunbed Ban |
Elmet MP Colin Burgon is supporting a bid to ban under 18s from using sunbeds. A growing number of people are being treated for skin cancer, which is now the most common form of cancer in the UK.
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2010-01-21 New Aberford Lighting in February |
The new street lighting planned for Aberford has been delayed till February due to the manufacturing time need to produce heritage style lights |
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2010-01-20 Charlotte Meets the Council |
Brigshaw student Charlotte Annakin will be presenting her manifesto to the full council at the Civic Hall today. As winner of the annual Mayor for a Day competition Charlotte will be campaigning for people with disabilities, to give them a voice and improve wheelchair access to shops and public buildings.
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2010-01-20 Jobs on Wheels for Micklefield |
A mobile job shop is to visit Micklefield to offer advice on employment, education, training and childcare. Aire Valley Homes are working in conjunction with Job Centre Plus to provide this service
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2010-01-19 Garforth Councillor To be Next Mayoress |
Garforth Councillor Andrea McKenna will become Lady Mayoress of Leeds when her husband Councillor Jim McKenna takes up the role of Lord Mayor in May. They will become the first husband and wife team who are serving councillors to take up the two top civic posts in the city.
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2010-01-19 Seven Foot Heron is Rubbish |
A seven foot high sculture of a heron erected at Fairburn Ings has been constructed by Artist James Dickinson from a selection of rubbish he picked up around Castleford.
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2010-01-18 Winetasting At Garforth Town |
Garforth Town FC are holding a winetasting evening of 5th February to launch their new range of wines available at the bar. Places are limited and tickets are £12.50 including food. Contact Ann Bass on 07711 456349 |
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2010-01-18 Garforth Villa Entertainment Night |
Garforth villa under 12’s will be holding an entertainment night followed by disco at the Irish Centre on York Road on 13th Feb 2010. Please contact the U12’s managers for more details |
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2010-01-17 Brigshaw Scores Running Football Teams |
Brigshaw School has been rated outstanding in an Ofsted report for its contribution to the community. Students from the school have been running football teams for youngsters at nearby primary schools. The December report rated the school over all as good and outstanding in a number of areas
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2010-01-17 Garforth in Bloom Elsewhere |
The next meeting of the Garforth in Bloom group will be on Monday 8th February 7.30 p.m. The new venue for group meetings is the Scout Hut Barleyhill Crescent Off Barleyhill Road.
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2010-01-16 Sherburn New Organ Recital |
There will be an inaugural recital on the newly-restored organ at Sherburn All Saints Church given by Leeds City Organist Simon Lindley, The recital will be on Sunday 7th February, starting at 3pm. There will be a buffet tea afterwards.
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2010-01-16 Garforth Bus Time Changes Announced |
Timetable changes for service 18A Ireland Wood to Garforth come into effect from 23rd January. For details visit the Metro website at www.wymetro.com
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2010-01-15 Knights in Top Competition |
Kippax Knights amateur rugby league team, who won the Yorkshire Premier title last season, have been invited to join the Co-op National Conference. The 18 round season starts in April and the grand final is in September.
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2010-01-15 New Sherburn Head Appointed |
Martyn Sibley, the newly appointed Headmaster at Sherburn High School, has pledged to make it the school of choice for parents. Martyn was associate head for a ten-month period before taking the reins on a permanent basis. The previous Headmaster Graham Steele was forced to step down due to ill health.
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2010-01-14 Thank You Christmas Lunch At Sherburn High |
The Year 10 Student Council at Sherburn High School organised a complementary Christmas Lunch for people who make a valuable contribution to the Sherburn community - volunteers for organisations such as Meals On Wheels, community centre support and youth work. The lunch took place on Wednesday 16th December at the school and was a roaring success with students waiting on tables, serving drinks, organising a raffle and giving out gifts.
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2010-01-14 Kippax Band Off to Butlins |
Kippax Band will compete at the Butlins Mineworkers Championships in Skegness on Saturday the 23rd of January, playing the set test piece Hebredian Suite.
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2010-01-13 Community Weightloss Challenge in Garforth |
A twelve week course will be held at the Old George pub on Selby Road offering cash prizes to the people who lose most weight. Places on the course which begins on 18th January, cost 39 pounds. For more details contact Gail Howarth on 0113 3200276.
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2010-01-13 Decs Group Sponsor Maisie |
Garforth based care homes builder Decs Group Ltd is sponsoring Rothwell pensioner Maisie Allan to the tune of 500 pounds in her attempt to raise five thousand pounds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Candlelighters Trust
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2010-01-12 Opencasters Appeal over Fairburn Ings |
Banks Mining, whose plan for an opencast site near Fairburn Ings was refused by Leeds City Council last year, have submitted an appeal over the decision. The plan to mine a million tons of coal over 3 years attracted over a thousand objections. A decision on the appeal is expected by the end of this year.
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2010-01-12 Crime Down in Selby District |
Latest figures show that burglaries at Selby district homes have dropped by more than half in five years. Vehicle thefts, criminal damage and bicycle thefts were also significantly down. Police say neighbourhood policing is bringing about an ongoing reduction in all categories of crime.
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2010-01-11 Job Losses as Garforth Firm Closes |
Garforth based clothing firm 2nd Thoughts has closed a number of stores with the loss of 120 jobs. The company, operating as Ellie Louise in this area had 82 stores and a turnover of 14 million pounds. 53 stores are remaining open whilst a buyer is sought for the business.
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2010-01-11 Rangers Announce Summer Gala Plan |
Garforth Rangers Gala 2010 will take place on Saturday 19th June 2010 at Garforth Community College To register your interest email garforthrangersafc@fsmail.net |
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2010-01-10 New Chemist for South Milford |
A new pharmacy based in a brand new building on the South Milford Surgery site in High Street is opening in the next two weeks. The pharmacy will open five-days-a-week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 6pm, and until 7.30pm every Monday evening.
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2010-01-10 Icy Warning to Drivers and Pedestrians |
NYCC is prioritising available resources and constraining salt use to the key routes, covering 2500 miles of roads with 200 gritters and additional snow ploughs. Motorists are urged to take care on minor roads and footways affected by ice and compacted snow. Some have been treated but the sub-zero conditions mean this is proving ineffective.
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2010-01-09 Weather Disruption in Selby Area |
Heavy snow continues to bring travel chaos across Selby district, leading to school and road closures and the cancellation of public services. Refuse collections have been suspended and ambulance services are running a reduced service for patient transport.
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2010-01-09 Recovered Saddles Success |
Police in North West Leeds Division (Weetwood / Pudsey) have recovered 29 horse saddles this week during a search of a property in Bradford. The saddles are believed to be stolen. West Yorkshire Police now want to hear from any persons who have had saddles stolen in the wider surrounding area. Viewing days are being held at Pudsey Police Station, between 10am and 5pm, on Saturday, January 9, and Sunday, January 10. Attendance is by appointment only and anyone wanting to attend should contact PC 3606 Tom O'Donovan at Pudsey police station on 0113 2414999.
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2010-01-08 Mature Actor Required in Sherburn |
A mature actor is required for a short film about romantic love in old age. The film will be shot on location around Sherburn and the female lead is actress Rita Davies. Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Kathryn Wilson on 07595 766459
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2010-01-08 Police Winter Watch on Vulnerable Residents |
Police are stepping up patrols across the district to ensure the most vulnerable residents remain safe and secure in the bad weather. Officers and PCSOs from the Neighbourhood Teams are providing a reassuring presence and direct contact for many elderly people and those who live in isolated locations. The Police Authority is also urging people to keep an eye out for elderly neighbours or relatives who could well be suffering in silence.
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2010-01-07 Garforth Town FC Welcome for Disabled Fans |
Garforth Town FC has announced that any carer accompanying a registered disabled fan to a game at the Genix Stadium will be admitted free. For further details contact Bryan Haddington at the club.
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2010-01-07 Dance Success for Danny |
Brigshaw sixth former, Danny Moran, competed in the International Dance Teachers' Association competition in Blackpool, performing his favourite dances - disco and street dance and was awarded First Prize.
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2010-01-06 Oliver – The Brigshaw Musical |
The Brigshaw production of the musical Oliver is now in rehearsals and will be performed from Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th February 2010, tickets will go on sale from 4th January 2010 priced £6 and £4.
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2010-01-06 Tories To Target Elmet |
The Elmet constituency, currently served by Colin Burgon, has been identified as one of the key battlegrounds for the Conservatives in this year’s General Election. Prior to Colin Burgon winning the seat for Labour, the constituency had a Conservative MP.
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2010-01-05 Cycle Passport Poster Competition Winner Revealed |
Brigshaw Pupil Grace Mulholland has won the Cycle Passport Poster Competition that will be used to promote the Cycle Passport Scheme throughout the community. The scheme is a permanent way of marking your cycle and preventing cycle theft.
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2010-01-05 Change of Blooming Venue |
The next meeting of the Garforth in Bloom group will be on Monday 11th January at 7.30 p.m. The venue for the next meeting has changed from the Gaping Goose Pub and is now being held at The Scout Hut Barleyhill Crescent Off Barleyhill Road. Everyone is welcome to come along. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.
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2010-01-04 Post Office for Fairburn |
Starting on 19th January the Three Horseshoes public house in Fairburn will host a post office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30am to 11.30am. The village post office closed last June.
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2010-01-04 Fund Boost for Growing Zone Project |
The Growing Zone on Gibson Lane Kippax has received a 1500 pound donation from the Keepmoat Foundation. Growing Zone, established in 2008, is a gardening project for disable people
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2010-01-03 Police Hunt Convict |
Police are searching for Matthew Dillon from Swillington who escaped from HMP Sudbury in August. Dillon is serving 10 years for robbery and people have been warned not to approach him but instead call the police if they see him. |
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2010-01-03 Kippax Man in Three Peaks Cancer Fundraiser |
Ian Meek from Kippax who suffers from a brain tumour is hoping to raise 25 thousand pounds for charity Andrea’s Gift by climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours in June.For more information visit www. Meeksthreepeaks .co.uk |
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2010-01-02 Unemployment Figures Dispute in Elmet |
Conservatives have accused the Government of disguising the unemployment figures in Elmet, Rothwell and Pudsey by counting 2700 jobless over 60 year old men as on Pension Credit rather than Jobseekers Allowance. The jobless rate in the area is the fourth highest in the country.
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2010-01-02 Kippax Singers Debut Album Out |
Kippax singer songwriter Leesa Mae has released her debut album Love – Eternity. Leesa won the Exposure Award in the recent Live and Unsigned 2009 competition and studio time to record her album was part of her prize.
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2010-01-01 Leeds Health Walks Success |
The popular Leeds Health Walks programme has published its planned walks for January and February 2010. A typical walk is about three and a half miles, attracts around 40 walkers, men and women aged 50 plus. Everyone is welcome and the guided walks are free. To see the list of walks, click on the ad in the right hand column
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2009-12-31 Gleblands Play Area Reopens |
The childrens play area on Glebelands playing fields has reopened following refurbishment. The cost of the renewal was met by a grant from Grantscape and additional funding from Leeds City Council. The original playground was subject to vandalism by youths attracted to the area by the adjacent skate park.
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2009-12-31 Kippax Councillors Anger Over New Year Buses |
Kippax Councillor Keith Wakefield has spoken out against the lack of a bus service in Leeds from 8pm on New Years Eve and all day on New Years Day.
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2009-12-30 South Milford Thief Jailed |
A series of thefts from motor vehicles occurred overnight on 3rd - 4th December 2009 in South Milford. A total of eight offences were reported to Police next morning and various items reported stolen. After matching the suspect’s DNA, police arrested local man, Darren Bottom regarding the offences. He was charged with three offences, pleaded guilty in court and was sentenced to 4 and a half months imprisonment.
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2009-12-30 Medal Success for Brigshaw Gymnast |
Brigshaw pupil Justin Beardsmore won three medals when he competed in the Acrobatic gymnastics 2009 European Championships in Portugal. He won a silver medal for Overall and two bronze medals for Balance and Tempo. Justin is a member of Wakefield Gymnastics Club.
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2009-12-29 Trips to Lights Success |
The Kippax Parish Plan team received an Evening Post Cash Giveaway grant for £850 to provide bus trips for senior citizens to look at the Christmas lights in Kippax and surrounding villages. The uptake was overwhelming. They were able to run half a dozen trips to see the lights in Kippax, Garforth, Barwick, Scholes, Crossgates and Leeds town centre. The Parish Council hopes to repeat the event next year.
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2009-12-29 Coffee Morning Success in Sherburn |
Sherburn Women's Fellowship Coffee Morning in December raised £237.50. |
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2009-12-28 Achievement Week Event for Garforth |
The School Partnership Trust are to hold an achievement week with an art display at Green Lane School on Wednesday 24th March followed by their first annual public speaking event on
Thursday 25th March, also at Green Lane school.
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2009-12-28 Crime Pays for NET |
Garforth Neighbourhood Elders Team (NET) have been awarded £500 from POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) funding. |
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2009-12-27 Pioneering Eye Surgery for Kippax Man |
Retired Kippax music teacher Norman Walker has had his sight restored using pioneering surgery that involves inserting a high definition lens into the eye. The 30 minute procedure costs eight thousand pounds and is currently not available on the NHS.
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2009-12-27 Juninho for Garforth Town? |
Middlesbrough legend Juninho is expected to join non-league Garforth Town FC in the next few months. Socrates and Careca have already played for the club. Simon Clifford is a lifelong Middlesborough supporter and a friend of the player.
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2009-12-26 Locksmith Warns of Bogus Locksmiths |
A Garforth locksmith has warned local residents to beware of other locksmiths claiming to be resident in Garforth in order to win ‘local’ business. He claims that internet searches can find 10 locksmiths listed in Garforth but many of the addresses are bogus and residents wanting a local service should check for a local telephone number.
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2009-12-26 Aberford Parish Council Opportunities |
Aberford Parish council currently only has 8 members but could have upto 11 members. If you are interested in giving a few hours a month to your community then please step forward and contact a local parish councillor.
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2009-12-25 Community College Consults on Admissions |
Garforth Community College are inviting people to review and comment on their admissions policy for 2011.The document can be seen on the College website www.garforth.leeds.sch.uk and comments should be addressed to the chairman of governors by 19th February.
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2009-12-25 MP Calls for Boxing Day Rail Service |
Selby MP John Grogan is calling for train services to be provided on Boxing Day. The Christmas break has become a traditional period for rail repairs rather than providing transport for people wanting to travel during their holiday break. Rail services are provided in the south east to the London airports but equivalent services do not currently exist elsewhere. |
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2009-12-24 Startling Starlings Over Ings |
Birdwatchers are heading to Fairburn Ings nature reserve after a flock of around 10,000 starlings swooped in. The amazing spectacle of thousands of birds swarming in intricate patterns across the sky is being played out in the skies over the nature reserve at around 4pm each day. A Fairburn Ings warden commented that it is the largest flock seen here since the 1960s.
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2009-12-24 Baby Stars in Sherburn Nativity Play |
One of the stars of Athelstan Primary School's nativity play is Ollie Dutson, playing the baby Jesus. Ollie is the younger brother of school pupils Lee and Kyle.
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2009-12-23 Selby Trains Disrupted |
Trains between Selby and Leeds were disrupted on Tuesday as a result of signalling problems on the line. A bus service operated between the stations during the disruption. |
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2009-12-23 Aberford Toilets Grant |
Aberford Parish Council has given the village hall a grant of one thousand pounds towards the refurbishment of its toilets. |
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2009-12-22 Lib Dems Select Selby Candidate |
The Liberal Democrats have selected York councillor Tom Holvey to fight the Selby and Ainsty parliamentary seat, replacing original choice Nick Emmerson, who stood down 12 months ago following a work-enforced move to Hong Kong.
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2009-12-22 Aberford Youth club Incident |
On Friday 11th December, Police received a call that a group of youths were trying to gain entry to the local village youth club. The youths were promptly refused entry and started verbally protesting to the organisers. Officers attended, and dealt with several groups of youths in the village, who were not part of the youth group, sending them away from the area, and preventing any further breach of the peace. Due to the nature of this incident, a police presence will be visible throughout future youths clubs and gatherings, to send a firm and clear message that violent and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated in our local community. |
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2009-12-21 The Cycle Passport is here |
Garforth Neighbourhood Policing team have come up with an idea to protect cycles called The Cycle Passport Scheme. The Cycle Passport scheme is a permanent way of marking your cycle with your post code or a unique reference number that only you know. The Scheme also provides the keeper with a photo and a detailed description of the cycle. Free marking will be taking place at the following dates and locations- Garforth Community College on Saturday 16th January 10am - 2pm, Brigshaw High School on Sunday 17th January 10am - 2pm, Garforth Tesco,s Saturday 30th January 12 - 4pm, Co-op Kippax High Street on Sunday 31st January 12 - 4pm
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