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2009-07-04 Kippax Parish Council Act on Local Plan |
The Kippax Parish Plan steering group is arranging meetings/consultations with the Police, Metro and Leeds City council planning department to discuss the points raised in the plan. Anyone wishing to be a part of this exercise is invited to come along to their next meeting on 18th August at 7.30 in Kippax Ex Service club. |
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2009-07-04 Open Garden in Aid of Hospice |
Carol Carthy will be opening her private garden at Millrace Nurseries, 94 Selby Road Garforth from 1pm and 5pm on Sunday 5th July in aid of St Gemma's Hospice. Contact Anne Malia on 2185565 for a list of all gardens opening in aid of the Hospice. |
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2009-07-03 Man Dies in Motorway Smash |
In a late night accident at Junction 46 of the M1, two lorries and a car were in collision when a Fiat Punto hit the central barrier of the southbound carriageway. A lorry behind the Punto was then hit by a second lorry and the driver of the second vehicle suffered fatal injuries. The southbound carriageway remained closed throughout the morning though the northbound carriageway was eventually reopened. A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
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2009-07-03 Elmet MP Calls for Labs Enquiry |
Colin Burgon has called for an enquiry into possible job cuts in the Forensic Science Service following a government announcement of plans to restructure the service. Local police laboratories at Wetherby were under threat of closure but have been saved though unions fear there may still be job cuts there.
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2009-07-02 Garforth Councillor Runs For Martin House |
Councillor Dobson was one of 11,000 runners who took part in this year's annual Leeds 10k run. The councillor was raising funds for Martin House Children's Hospice. Garforth and District Lions Club have been a major sponsor of the councillor’s efforts.
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2009-07-02 Fewer New Rail Carriages Planned |
The Government has announced that Northern Rail will only get half of the 182 carriages that were going to be introduced to reduce overcrowding on commuter rail links in West Yorkshire. Three times more per head is spent on public transport in London than is spent in Yorkshire.
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2009-07-01 Vandals Set Fire to Former School |
Arsonists have targeted the former Kippax Junior School, placing rubbish next to the back entrance and setting it alight, around 9pm on Monday 29th June. Fire fighters from Garforth spent two hours at the blaze. The fire burned through the door and damaged the roof.
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2009-07-01 Award for Garforth Woman |
Garforth woman Joanne Mawson has won a a Highly Commended Learner Award in Health, Social Care and Early Years in the West Yorkshire Work-based Learning Awards. She received her award at a prestigious Celebration Event and Awards Evening at Leeds Civic Hall.
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2009-06-30 Kippax Councillor Blasts Refuse Plan |
Kippax Councillor James Lewis, Labour spokesman on waste issues, blasted Leeds City Council’s plan to take in rubbish from around West Yorkshire and dispose of it in a new incinerator to be built in the Cross Green area. Councillor Lewis was particularly critical of the decision to only shortlist organisations that planned to take in rubbish from third parties.
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2009-06-30 Alexandra Rose Collection Success |
A collection on Main Street, Garforth on 20th June for the Alexandra Rose charity’s work with St Mary’s church raised nearly 270 pounds.
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2009-06-29 Parish Council Renews Support for South Milford Youth Club |
South Milford Parish Council has provided a grant to support the youth club for a further year. The Club is popular with children aged 11+ and currently has over 40 members on its books. It opens at the Church Hall on Wednesday nights in term time at 7.15pm – 9.00pm.
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2009-06-29 Dancing for Ten Years |
Garforth Community Association plans to commemorate 10 years of Tea Dances in November with a celebration. Details are still to be finalised. New dancers are welcome to turn up at the weekly dance, every Tuesday 2-4pm
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2009-06-28 Local Battlefield at Risk |
The historic battlefield of Towton (1461, Wars of the Roses) is one of four battlefields listed as at risk in the Heritage at Risk register 2009, produced by English Heritage.
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2009-06-28 RNLI Charity Success this Spring |
The Garforth Branch of RNLI managed to raise over 640 pounds from their Flag Day in April and a further 586 pounds from a coffee morning and plant sale in May.
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2009-06-27 Variety at the Welfare Hall |
Garforth Musical Society presents an old-time variety show at Garforth Welfare Hall on Saturday 4th July starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 including supper are available from Lynne Hall on 2868802 and at Garforth Bookshop |
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2009-06-27 Kippax Rugby League Festival |
Kippax Welfare is holding a summer festival of rugby league on Sunday 5th July. All age groups are represented and prospective players for the club are welcome.
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2009-06-26 Sherburn High School Open Morning |
Sherburn High School is holding Open Mornings on 1st and 2nd July 2009 from 9.00 to 10.30 am, offering an opportunity for both prospective and existing parents to see the school ‘in action’ during a normal day. The morning will consist of a tour of the school with students, an opportunity to see some ‘real’ learning taking place in lessons and then a question and answer session with the head and members of the school council.
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2009-06-26 Queen Lucy at the Gala |
Lucy Colquhoun will be crowned gala queen at the Garforth and District Lions Club's annual community gala on Sunday, 5th July at Glebelands. A procession leaves Garforth Railway station at midday and arrives at Glebelands around 12.45pm. The event officially opens at 1pm.
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2009-06-25 Green Lane School is Grade 1 |
Ofsted has described Garforth Green Lane as outstanding in its latest report on the school. It is described as well run, with a happy environment which is totally conducive to excellent learning.
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2009-06-25 High School Musical in Sherburn |
Stagecoach Holiday Workshops are running a week long workshop at Sherburn High School from 3rd to 7th August. Students begin rehearsing at 10am on Monday morning, and present their finished production to family and friends at 6pm on Friday evening. The workshops are open to anyone, boys and girls, aged 6 - 16 regardless of experience or ability. Price per student per week is £110 (£80 for second and subsequent siblings). Places are limited and on a first come basis, so call Lisa now to reserve your place on: 0113 2103 505
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2009-06-24 Community Groups Share Village People Funds |
Following the decision to disband the Village People group in South Milford, 8 groups are sharing nearly 2000 pounds of group funds. The money will be used for the village Christmas lights, playing fields ball court repairs, youth club equipment and trips out, junior cricket club equipment, play space at the WI Hall, village fete samba class training, the church Youth fellowship Malawi school appeal and a new camera for the community primary school.
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2009-06-24 Green Fingers Boost School Funds |
A plant stall at the Sherburn Gala raised £120 for the rural studies department at Sherburn High School |
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2009-06-23 Toilets Refurb at Welfare Hall Imminent |
Work on refurbishing the toilets at Garforth Miners Welfare Hall starts on 20th July and is expected to take three weeks. |
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2009-06-23 Litter Pick in Garforth |
Saturday 18th July will be litter picking day in Garforth for the Taking a Pride in Garforth group. The event starts at 10am at the welfare Hall. For details ring 2866709.
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2009-06-22 Burglars Target Door Locks |
There have been a number of burglaries in the area where the method of entry has been to snap the casing of the europrofile lock. Police warn that if you have these locks fitted on your doors a good added investment would be a 'trembler alarm', a small device which adheres to your door or patio door and emits a loud alarm when a vibration is sensed on the door. A limited number of trembler alarms are available free of charge from Garforth NPT, call 01132 322015 if you would like one. Similar devices can be found at a small cost on the internet or in most good hardware stores.
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2009-06-22 Sevens Tournament at Kippax Welfare |
Kippax Welfare ARLFC is holding its annual sevens tournament next weekend. The competition, is held in memory of club players Steve Denton and Barry Ibbotson who were killed in a car crash 30 years ago. The event starts at 1pm on Saturday 27th June. Any teams wishing to compete should contact the Kippax Welfare club secretary.
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2009-06-21 Local MPs Second Home Expenditure Revealed |
Analysis of MPs second home housing expenses between 2004 and 2008 shows that Elmet MP Colin Burgon claimed 86,102 pounds, placing him second only to Fabian Hamilton amongst West Yorkshire’s big spending MPs. John Grogan from the North Yorkshire constituency of Selby, claimed 87,662 pounds for second home expenses over the same period, exceeding Mr Hamilton’s spend by over 300 pounds.
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2009-06-21 New Railcard Deal for Selby District Pensioners |
Subsidised railcards offering Selby pensioners and the disabled discounted travel are now available. The new passes offer discounts of up to one third whereas the previous scheme offered up to half-price discount. Selby District Council reintroduced the scheme following public anger when the old scheme was scrapped. Over 60s will be able to purchase a discounted railcard which in turn will allow them one third discount on rail travel across the UK
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2009-06-20 Kippax Fundraiser for Heroes |
The Royal Oak public house in Kippax is holding a cabaret night in aid of the Help for Heroes charity, which supports wounded servicemen. The concert starts at 8pm on Saturday 20th June
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2009-06-20 Floodwatch Scheme for Garforth |
Local volunteers have set up a floodwatch in Garforth. The Environment Agency will contact the group when severe weather is forecast so they can warn neighbours who are at risk of flooding. Long Meadow Court, Oak Road, Barleyhill Road, Queensway, Lowther Road, The Grange, Fairfield Court, Kingsway, Fairburn Drive and Ninelands Lane are considered at risk. For further details, contact Jacqueline Simpson on 2866709
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2009-06-19 Boost for Micklefield School |
Micklefield C.E. Primary School has received a £158,000 grant to fund building alterations to the Foundation School for kids up to 7 years old. The money will be used to convert three existing classrooms into one learning area. |
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2009-06-19 Community Volunteer Steps Down |
Jean Whittaker is stepping down as organiser of the Halliday Court Luncheon Club in Garforth. Jean has volunteered her time for two years. She will be replaced by Ann Mathers.
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2009-06-18 Selby MP Backs PM |
Selby MP John Grogan this week gave his backing to Prime Minister Gordon Brown despite Labour's poor performance in the local elections. The MP visited Gordon Brown at Downing Street and pledged his continuing support for the Prime Minister.
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2009-06-18 MBE for Swillington Couple |
Swillington couple John and Stephanie Forbes have been awarded MBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for 27 years of fostering teenage children.
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2009-06-17 Shoplifter Caught Redhanded |
Garforth PCSO's and a Garforth off duty Police Constable were involved in a foot chase from Garforth Main Street which resulted in the arrest of a prolific shoplifter.
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2009-06-17 New Benches for Kippax Bowling Green |
The city council is providing three thousand pounds for four replacement benches at Brigshaw bowling green in Kippax
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2009-06-16 Police Tackle Garforth Anti Social Behaviour |
Police have introduced extra patrols and passing attention especially on Friday and Saturday evenings to discourage youths from drinking and causing antisocial behaviour on Coupland Road and Barleyhill Park. Alcohol has been confiscated from a number of youths on Coupland Road and a vehicle was stopped for driving dangerously in the car park area of Barleyhill Park.
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2009-06-16 New President For Garforth Lions |
Adrian Highfield will take over as President of Garforth and District Lions when current President Mark Dobson stands down at the end of June.
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2009-06-15 Emsley’s Garden Gift to School |
Workers from Emsleys estate agents have helped create a new garden at Strawberry Fields Primary School as part of Business in the Community’s ‘Give and Gain’ Day scheme. The company has been fundraising all year to buy plants, benches and gravel.
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2009-06-15 Have You Got Talent Challenge |
Garforth Arts Festival is to host an East Leeds Youth Has Talent competition as part of this year's event. People aged 13-16 who live in East Leeds are invited to enter. The contest takes place at Garforth Community College on Thursday 2nd July. To Find out more, contact East Leeds Youth Service on (0113) 2243141
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2009-06-14 Councillors Expenses Revealed |
Local councillors expenses for 2008/09 have been published. Garforth Councillors claims were Mark Dobson 31,107 pounds, Andrea McKenna 14,471 pounds, Tom Murray 14,438 pounds. Kippax Councillors claims were Keith Wakefield 38,922 pounds, Keith Parker 23,218 pounds, and Richard Lewis 19,121 pounds
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2009-06-14 New Curate at St Marys Garforth |
Helen Banks will be ordained Deacon at Ripon Cathedral on 28th June and will attend her first service as curate at St Marys Church on 5th July
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2009-06-13 Council Cricket Initiative Success |
Kippax Councillors Keith Parker and James Lewis joined ex-Yorkshire cricketing ace Arnie Sidebottom, for a special cricket coaching clinic for kids at Methley Cricket Club. The scheme is funded by the Outer East Leeds Area Committee and caters for girls as well as boys.
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2009-06-13 Garforth Teenager Races at Le Mans |
17 year old Nigel Moore from Garforth will this weekend become the youngest British driver ever to race in the Le Mans 24-Hour Race. He is driving a Ginetta car for Team LNT along with teammates Lawrence Tomlinson and Ginetta managing director Richard Dean.
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2009-06-12 Anti-Bully Award Winner Scoops Prizes for Kippax School. |
A 10-year-old pupil from Kippax has won £100 pounds of equipment for her school after designing a computer screensaver to highlight the dangers associated with cyber-bullying. Georgia Brook from Ash Tree Primary School in Kippax created an informative design to warn other pupils how the new phenomenon of cyber-bullying can start. The competition has been organised by North East Leeds Crime Reduction Officer PC Kevin Elliott and members from the Garforth and District Crime Prevention Panel.
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2009-06-12 Garforth Stars Look for Top Ten Slot |
Garforth badminton stars Jenny Wallwork and Gabby White are hoping to gain a top ten world ranking through success in the Singapore Open and the Indonesian Open. They are currently ranked 12th. |
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2009-06-11 South Milford Primary School Cricket Success |
South Milford Primary School have reached the semi-finals of the Drax Cup. They beat Harehills Primary in this competition for under 9’s and will now play a team from Halifax or Huddersfield for the right to appear in the final at Headingley on 28th June.
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2009-06-11 Local Mining Play for Arts Festival |
St Mary's Youth Theatre is to perform Coal Face, a play about the mining industry at this year's Garforth Arts Festival. The play opens on Tuesday 30th June, tickets are £5 for adults and £4 for concessions from Garforth Bookshop.
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2009-06-10 Discount Tickets for Festival Finale |
Tickets for the Playground Party, the final event of Garforth Arts Festival, on Saturday 11th July are to be made available to locals at a discount price. Residents of Garforth, Kippax, Allerton Bywater, Micklefield, Swillington, Aberford, Barwick in Elmet, Ledsham, Ledston and Ledston Luck will be able to claim their discounted tickets from Garforth Bookshop on Main Street, on production of a utility bill or any other proof of residence. Acts include the Buzzcocks, Chumbawamba, the Ukulele Orchestra and the African Children's Choir.
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2009-06-10 Kippax Councillor Condemns Student Fare Axe Plan |
Councillor Wakefield has condemned a council plan to scrap free transport for young people in education. Education Leeds have decided to extend the consultation period before putting the plan to the council’s executive board.
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2009-06-09 Telegraph Reveals Selby MPs Expenses Claims |
The Daily Telegraph, in its investigation into MPs expenses, has revealed that Selby MP John Grogan claims 1560 pounds a month for his flat in Bayswater and also claimed 1840 pounds for food in 2007-2008 and 495 pounds for cleaning services
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2009-06-09 Charity Shop Hit By Rivals |
The Help the Aged charity shop on Main Street Garforth is feeling the pinch as commercial rivals are taking a bigger share of collections of unwanted clothes. The manager has appealed to residents to drop off their unwanted items at the shop and 'make a bigger difference'.
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2009-06-08 Civic Reception For Garforth Town FC |
Garforth Town have received a civic reception for winning the West Riding County Cup. Simon Clifford and members of the team met with the Lord Mayor at the Civic Hall.
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2009-06-08 Residents Victory Over Opencasters |
Leeds City Council have rejected Banks Developments plan to mine 875,000 tonnes of coal and 200,000 tonnes of other minerals from an opencast mine on greenbelt land near Fairburn Ings nature reserve. Villagers have spent two years and 35 thousand pounds fighting the plans. Banks are likely to appeal the decision.
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2009-06-07 Historical Documents Find In Garforth |
Thousands of files going back decades have been found in a locked attic during a clear-out at the Garforth One Stop Shop. Some documents go back to the early 1900s and relate to the now defunct Garforth Urban District Council. Volunteers to help sift through these documents are asked to ring Lynne White on 2474445
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2009-06-07 Sherburn Pub Repairs Imminent |
Long awaited work on the village's famous Red Bear pub is being held up by nesting birds in ivy covering the front of the building. The pub had been clad in scaffolding for four years and is considered a local eyesore. However it is to be restored to its former glory over the next two years by Sam Smith’s Brewery
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2009-06-06 New Councillor For Sherburn |
Conservative candidate Mike Jordan was elected to North Yorkshire County Council in Sherburn, where he beat labour's Jim Snowball and Belinda Robson of the BNP.
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2009-06-06 Community College Wins Arts Award |
Garforth Community College has been awarded Gold Artsmark status for excellence in the arts. The Artsmark award is managed by Arts Council England and recognises schools with the highest level of arts provision.
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2009-06-05 Sixties Party At Lotherton Hall |
A free sixties theme picnic will be held at Lotherton Hall on Saturday 6th June. The event will include live music, a bar and stalls. The picnic takes place from 12.30pm till 4pm. Normal parking charges apply.
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2009-06-05 National Newspaper Reveals Elmet MP’s Expenses |
The Daily Telegraph’s expose of MPs expenses has revealed that MP Colin Burgon claimed 1300-1800 pounds a month on rent for his Westminster flat and for occasional household and food bills
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2009-06-04 Garforth Town Presentation Night |
Garforth Town AFC will be holding their Presentation Evening on Thursday 18th June at Thorpe Park Hotel. Guest speaker for the evening is former Premiership referee Jeff Winter. Tickets are available at £30 a head from George on 0113 2877145.
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2009-06-04 Coffee Morning Success for Organ Fund |
The Women's Fellowship held a Coffee Morning last Saturday in aid of the Sherburn All Saints Church organ appeal and raised £200 towards the final total.
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2009-06-03 Head Meets Queen |
Garforth Community College headmaster Paul Edwards received his knighthood from her Majesty the Queen at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Mr Edwards was honoured for his contribution to education nationally and locally.
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2009-06-03 Warden Retires After 34 Years |
Garforth neighbourhood warden Maureen Marshall has retired after 34 years service to the community. A surprise presentation party was held for Maureen where she received a gift from local MP Colin Burgon.
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2009-06-02 Trains Run to Time |
Northern Rail have announced this week that a record 97.73 percent of their trains ran to time. Their average punctuality is 89.6 percent
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2009-06-02 Promotion for Garforth RUFC |
Garforth RUFC have been promoted to Yorkshire League Division 3 as a result of a league restructure and their eight game unbeaten run. Garforth are looking to increase their playing numbers for both the 1st team and 2nd team squads. Anybody interested in joining the club should contact Jon Fallas on 07974 833516.
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2009-06-01 Dancing Cousins Scoop Medals |
Cousins Jasmin Sahin and Chloe Bagley won three medals between them at a dance festival in Sherburn. Jasmin is a pupil of the Caroline Atha School of Dance in Garforth
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2009-06-01 A1 Stone Throwers Arrested |
Following a number of incidents involving youths throwing stones at oncoming vehicles on the A1, Garforth NPT officers investigated and arrested three local youths
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2009-05-31 Vandals Strike At Micklefield Station |
Northern Rail is offering a thousand pounds for information regarding the torching of 4 cars in Micklefield station car park and break-ins to three more cars. The incident happened around noon on Wednesday. Police have arrested a local man on suspicion of arson and are searching for information to connect other people to the crime. Anyone with information should call 0800 405040
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2009-05-31 More Jobs for Sherburn |
Acorn Scaffolding Company has acquired 8 acres of land in Moxon Way Sherburn for its own use. Meanwhile at Cosmic Park Sherburn, Braemar Ltd, a specialist distributor of oils and engineering equipment has acquired a unit, as have Walker Humphreys, a food wholesaler relocating from Morley
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2009-05-30 Drink Driver Caught |
After receiving intelligence on a regular drink driver, officers from Garforth NPT arrested a male for failing a roadside breathtest.
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2009-05-30 Swillington Road Accident Appeal |
Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash on Astley Lane, Swillington on Wednesday evening involving a green Vauxhall Vectra. They are particularly keen to speak to the drivers of a Jeep Cherokee type 4x4 vehicle and a black Ford Puma. The incident happened around 9pm. Any witnesses should call 0113 2413730
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2009-05-29 Garforth Burglar Sentenced |
Eighteen year old Anthony Drinkwater from Ninelands Lane Garforth has been jailed for 3 years in a young offenders institute for burgling two houses, a school and Garforth Cricket Club.
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2009-05-29 Musicathon Success in Aid of Church Organ |
A 12-hour musical marathon last Saturday has raised more than £2,000 for the Sherburn All Saints' Church Organ Restoration Fund. Church organist Rosemary Reid and a host of visiting musicians played for 12 hours, starting at 8am, to raise funds for the 19th century organ.
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2009-05-28 New Cycle Route to Open |
A cycle route linking Garforth with Templenewsam is one of a number of new routes to be unveiled in Leeds Bike Week which starts on the 13th June. The project, to encourage more people into healthy cycling, will also cover improvements to existing routes.
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2009-05-28 FOSH Proudly Present COPOWT |
Copowt, one of York’s finest Rock, Pop and Punk party covers band will be playing live at Sherburn High School on Friday 5th June, from 8pm till midnight. The event is organised by the Friends of Sherburn High School and tickets are £5 from the school.
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2009-05-27 Elmet MP Supports Carers |
Local MP Colin Burgon is supporting Carers Week, which starts on 8th June and calling for greater recognition for the thousands of people who give up their time to care for a loved one.
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2009-05-27 BNP to Fight Council Elections |
The British National Party will field five candidates in Selby district at the upcoming North Yorkshire County Council elections including one candidate in the Sherburn ward. Local MP John Grogan believes a BNP victory would "tarnish" the area's image and affect future job and investment prospects.
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2009-05-26 Selby MP to Publish Expenses |
Local MP John Grogan is to publish his expenses for the last four years on his website. Mr Grogan described the expenses scandal as the low point of his political career. The constituency's Conservative candidate Nigel Adams is calling for a snap general election, to start again and get back to what MPs should be doing.
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2009-05-26 Councillor Accuses Council over Incinerator Site |
Kippax councillor and Labour group spokesman on waste, James Lewis has accused the city council of being determined to site the incinerator in east Leeds.
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2009-05-25 Aberford Burglars Caught |
An increase in burglary in Aberford village has led the police to step up their presence in the area, resulting in 4 people being arrested and currently under investigation.
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2009-05-25 Inquest into Motorbike Tragedy |
A Leeds inquest into the death of motorcyclist Peter Whiteley, who died near Sherburn last July, heard that he died having been diverted onto a different route because of another fatal accident. The biker hit a wall when he braked suddenly coming upto a road junction. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death
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2009-05-24 Sherburn Man Attacks Corry Star |
Stuart Stocks from Sherburn attacked Coronation Street star Mike North, who plays Gary Windass, in Scarborough, breaking his jaw. The teenager has pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and faces sentencing on 11th June.
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2009-05-24 Nurse Sarah Retires After 50 Years |
Sarah Sheehy from Garforth is retiring after working fifty years in nursing. She will be moving to Sunderland to be nearer her family.
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2009-05-23 Police Target ASB in Garforth |
At the recent Police and Communities Together meeting at the Miners Welfare Hall Garforth anti social behaviour featured strongly in issues raised. Main Street, Firthfields allotments, Coupland Road, Brunswick Gardens and Barleyhill Park were identified as particular hotspots that will attract a greater police attention. |
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2009-05-23 Garforth Councillor Oversees MP’s Expenses Grilling |
Garforth councillor Tom Murray, in his role as chairman of the local Labour party, attended a closed session meeting where members of the north East Leeds constituency party quizzed MP Fabian Hamilton about his expenses. When asked later whether the MP was in danger of being deselected, councillor Murray said there no appetite for it amongst those present and members would be guided by Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee.
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2009-05-22 Annual Allotments Plant Sale in Garforth |
Garforth Allotments & Home Gardens Association is holding its annual plant sale at the Miners' Welfare Hall on Main Street on Saturday 23rd May from 9am.
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2009-05-22 Kippax Man Helps Brain Tumour Charity |
Kippax man John Draper is hoping to raise 5 thousand pounds for the brain tumour charity Andreas Gift by taking a motorbiking challenge to ride across the Humber, Forth and Severn Bridges and return to Leeds in just 24 hours. John had brain surgery 10 years ago to remove a tumour.
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2009-05-21 MP Champions Free Help for Miners |
MP Colin Burgon has successfully supported a campaign to get ‘miners knee’ added to the list of diseases covered by the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme, allowing victims to make a free claim via Jobcentre Plus rather than paying a lawyer to act of their behalf.
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2009-05-21 Hundreds Pay Respects to Crash Victims |
Hundreds of pupils from Brigshaw School lined the street to pay their respects when the funeral cortege of the two boys killed in a road crash at Swillington, drove slowly past the school that they attended. Hundreds more people gathered at St Mary's Church in Kippax for the funeral service.
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2009-05-20 Lions Holiday Offer to Disabled Young Adults |
The Lions organisation are looking for young disabled people to join an all expenses paid week long visit to the Black Forest area of Germany in August. Applicants should be aged between 18 and 30 and have some form of physical disability. For more details contact Ken Hill of Garforth Lions on 286 8802.
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2009-05-20 Payoff for Retiring MP |
Retiring Elmet MP Colin Burgon will receive a resettlement grant of over 54 thousand pounds when he steps down from office at the next general election.
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2009-05-19 Police Set Up Surgery at Sherburn High School |
The Police are running a surgery at Sherburn High School. Students will have an opportunity to talk confidentially to Police Officers. PC J. Richardson will be available this month at
lunchtime on Thursday 21st May
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2009-05-19 Local Singer on Final Trail |
Kippax singer Lisa O'Grady has reached the regional semi-finals of the Live and Unsigned 2009 competition. Lisa who performs as Leesa Mae needs to win a vote to progress to the final. To vote for Lisa, text "wildcard55" to 84222. Texts cost £1.
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2009-05-18 Yob Attacks at Sheltered Home |
Two elderly ladies leaving Croft Foulds Court sheltered housing complex on Church Lane Garforth were approached in the car park by a hooded youth demanding money. The two ladies managed to lock themselves into their car and the attacker did a hundred pounds worth of damage to the vehicle, trying to get to them.
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2009-05-18 Sherburn Girls Rise to Solar Challenge |
A group of Sherburn High School year 10 girls, Gemma Atkins, Hannah Thirkill, Amy Underwood and Holly Walton reached the North of England Final in the Solar Power Vehicle Class of the Toyota Technology Challenge. The students designed and made a solar powered car using mainly recycled materials and from an entry list of 100,finished just outside the top places.
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2009-05-17 Aberford Shop Opens |
Aberford village shop has now opened next door to the Arabian Horse Public House. Police officers attended the new store offering crime prevention advice and issuing Smartwater to protect property.
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2009-05-17 Kippax Band in Garforth Concert |
Kippax Brass Band will be playing a concert on Saturday 20th June in aid of church funds for St Marys Church Garforth. Tickets will be available from Garforth bookshop. |
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2009-05-16 Cemetery Extension Plan for Kippax |
Leeds City Council have applied for planning permission to extend the cemetery on adjacent land at Robinson Lane Kippax
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2009-05-16 Brothers Run For Their Mum |
Three brothers David, Peter and Raymond Sheppard, all in their sixties, are running in the Leeds 10k run to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of their late mother and Garforth resident Ethel Sheppard who died at the age of 98 showing the early stages of the disease.
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