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2026-04-04 Real Markets at Lotherton Hall |
Come to Lotherton on the first Saturday of the month, April to June, in their woodland village to sample local and speciality produce and carefully curated products. Led by skilled, friendly and knowledgeable stallholders. |
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2026-04-04 Bike Register Event |
Leeds East Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be holding a Bike Register event at St Aidan's Nature Reserve on Saturday 4th April from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Come along to St Aidan's car park where Police Community Support Officer Dutton will be present close to the drag line to register your bike. |
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2026-04-03 Cricketers Wanted |
The recently started Fairburn Cricket Club Women?s hard ball Cricket Team need a couple more players. They must be 13+. Contact Rob Lovatt at FAIRBURNCRICKET @OUTLOOK.COM for more information. |
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2026-04-03 Trivia Night |
Friday night is Trivia Night at the Lord Gascoigne in Garforth with a guaranteed first prize of ?50. The fun starts at 8pm. |
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2026-04-02 Village Litter Pick |
There will be a village litter pick in Micklefield on Friday from 9am to 11am. Meet at Micklefield Primary School. Grabbers, bags and hi-viz will be provided. |
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2026-04-02 Become a Lion |
Garforth and District Lions are looking for new members. They meet on the first and third Mondays of each month to plan and discuss events and how and where money raised is spent. If you have new ideas, like to get stuck into organising and want to make a difference in the local area, come along and help. |
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2026-04-01 Swillington Saints U13 Girls |
Swillington Saints are looking for U13 girl footballers. There is an open session on Wednesday 1st April from 6pm to 7.30pm at Swillington Miners? Welfare. Come along. |
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2026-04-01 Garforth Repair Caf |
There is a Repair Caf? at the Miners? Welfare Hall on Sunday 5th April from 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments are available and donations are welcome. Repair Caf? is an ecofriendlygarforth project. |
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2026-03-31 Micklefield in Bloom |
MIB are at the milestone at 9.30am on Tuesday 31st March. Anyone is welcome to come along and help. |
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2026-03-31 Dragon Quest |
This Easter, from 28th March to 19th April, Lotherton becomes home to dragons from around the world! Come along on a family-friendly adventure to discover the secrets of these mythical beasts. Junior Dragon Wardens must find the eggs of each dragon from across the world. From the Arctic Ice Dragon to the Chinese Lung Dragon, can you find them all nestled across Lotherton estate? On completing your mission, pick up your certificate at Base Camp become an honorary Dragonolist. Included in general admission. |
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2026-03-30 Bowls Open Day |
Valley Ridge crown green bowling club are holding an open day on Saturday 5th April at 11.00am until 1.00pm. They provide all equipment with tuition in a friendly, happy, relaxed atmosphere. Come along and give it a try. |
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2026-03-30 U3a Meeting |
The next monthly meeting of Garforth, Kippax and District u3a takes place at Garforth Working Mens Club on 1st April at 1pm. Come along and find out about them. |
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2026-03-29 Back to the 90?s |
Kippax Band and Social Club are hosting a Back to the 90?s evening on the 4th April. Tickets are ?5. |
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2026-03-29 Garforth Town 0-1 Matlock Town |
Second placed Matlock overcame Garforth to end a two-game losing streak on Saturday. A solitary second half goal was enough to win this fiercely fought NPL East match. |
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2026-03-28 Live Music |
Vocalist Jonny Guest is performing at The Commercial in Kippax on Saturday 28th March |
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2026-03-28 Easter Egg Hunt |
Vicars Court Community Centre?s free village easter egg hunt takes place on Saturday 28th March. Brigshaw School students have generously provided the easter eggs. |
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2026-03-27 Car Boot Sale |
Great Preston Parent Teacher Association are holding a fundraising Car Boot Sale on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May from 10am to 2pm in Great Preston School playground. |
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2026-03-27 Schools Peace Bake-off |
There will be a Schools Peace Cake Bake Off, at Barley Hill Working Men?s Club from 2pm to 4.30pm on Saturday 25th April. The event is pen to all school children up to the age of 16. Entries must be submitted by 2.30pm. Judging starts at 3pm. Prize giving at 3.45pm will be followed immediately by a cake sale. |
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2026-03-26 Teaching Assistant Wanted |
Garforth Academy is looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join their fantastic team. The work is 24 hours a week, term time only, starting in April. To apply, please visit the Delta Academies Trust careers website. |
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2026-03-26 Kippax Open Fruit and Veg Show |
This year?s Kippax Open Fruit and Vegetables Show will take place on Saturday 29th August at 1pm at Kippax Community Centre |
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2026-03-25 Centre Assistants |
RSPB Fairburn Ings is looking for Centre Assistants in the visitor centre. This is a paid 7 hours a week opportunity on a six month contract. |
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2026-03-25 Knit and Natter |
There is a Knit and Natter at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 26th March from 2pm to 4pm.Everyone is welcome. |
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2026-03-24 Christmas Event in Kippax |
Kippax Parish Council have now opened bookings for stall holders at the Christmas Light Switch-On on Sunday 22nd November from 2pm to 5.30pm. Booking forms are available from the Parish Council. All stall holders will need Public Liability insurance. |
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2026-03-24 Garforth Town AFC Secures 25 Year Lease |
Garforth Town AFC have announced the signing of a new 25-year lease on its Brierlands Lane ground, securing the club's home and providing the platform to build on three years of significant progress on and off the pitch. |
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2026-03-23 Donations Wanted |
Kippax Ash Tree PTA are having an Easter raffle fundraiser and are looking for donations of raffle prizes, ideally in the form of an Easter egg or Easter hamper/treats. |
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2026-03-23 Dunston 1-1 Garforth Town |
Garforth extended their unbeaten run on Saturday with an excellent away draw at promotion chasing Dunston. Luke Aldrich gave Garforth the lead on fifty-three minutes and Dunston equalised through a late penalty. |
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2026-03-22 Peace Flame Concert |
On the evening of Saturday 25th April, 2026 Garforth Community Choir along with Garforth Ukulele Players are holding a fundraising concert, at Barley Hill Working Mens Club. Doors open at 6.30pm and concert starts at 7pm. Money?s raised go to the World Peace Flame project. |
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2026-03-22 Path Progresses |
At the latest Kippax Parish Council meeting it was agreed to accept the quote of ?74,000 from Leeds City Council parks department and provide funding for a path at Kippax Common. Kippax Ward Councillors agreed to provide ?8,000 towards this cost. |
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2026-03-21 Kippax Bowls Club |
Do you want to try bowling? Kippax Bowls Club welcome anyone wanting to give it a try. They bowl on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday afternoons and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Email KBC1928@outlook.com for more details. |
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2026-03-21 Garforth Peace Flame Monument |
On 28th April England?s first World Peace Flame Monument here in Garforth, Leeds, will be 9 years old. Unfortunately, the current housing for the lamp is too restricted for a new solar system to be housed adequately. So,
on this 9th Anniversary our current Lord Mayor, Cllr. Dan Cohen, Local Councillors and local schools will unveil a new updated monument at approximately 11.30am. |
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2026-03-20 Cuppa and Cake Social |
Milford Hedgehogs are hosting a Cuppa and Cake Social at The Old Girls? School, Sherburn in Elmet on Saturday 25th April at 11am. |
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2026-03-20 Women?s Football |
Garforth Rangers are launching a Women?s Football Team. They are starting a brand new women?s training group aimed at all abilities. Training is at Garforth Academy Astro on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Must be 16+. Call 07475 908 842 for more details. |
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2026-03-19 What do you Think? |
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking for your views on their services. The survey, that launched on February 23rd, is open for 8 weeks and takes just 5 minutes to complete. Visit https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk/ emergency-service-community -survey-2026-27 to have your say |
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2026-03-19 Micklefield Market |
There will be a Micklefield Market at Micklefield Youth Centre every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 4pm to 7pm, starting on 9th April. To book a stall call 07754 958934 |
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2026-03-18 Family Digital Fun |
Looking for something exciting, handsR09;on, and childR09;friendly to do when the kids break-up for Easter? Come along to Sherburn library on Saturday 28th March from 10am till noon for a free morning of interactive digital play. No booking required. All ages welcome. |
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2026-03-18 Precept Announced |
For the next financial year Kippax Parish Council have voted for the precept to remain the same as the last financial year. Band D charge is ?81. |
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2026-03-17 Easter Library Hours |
Sherburn and villages community library is closed good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive, you can access digital library resources online via the NY Libraries App. |
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2026-03-17 Gun Incident in Garforth |
On Sunday evening police were called to reports of men fighting in Kennet Lane, Garforth. Officers, including armed response, attended after a gun was reported. A search of a vehicle at the scene recovered what turned out to be a BB gun. One man was arrested on suspicion of assault. Further checks led to a second man being arrested. Both are in custody as Leeds CID continue their investigation. |
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2026-03-16 Summer Fair |
Aberford C of E Primary School PTA Summer fair takes place at Aberford Albion Football Club on Saturday 4th July from noon to 4pm. Stalls are ?20, Food traders are ?40. Set up is from 9am. Please bring your own gazebo if needed. |
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2026-03-16 Garforth Town 3-1 Bradford Park Avenue |
Garforth Town picked up their second home win in a week on Saturday with a well-deserved victory over Bradford Park Avenue. Owen Marshall capitalised when goalkeeper Campbell could only palm a header into his path on eleven minutes. Adam Haw equalised with his first chance of the match on twenty-six minutes to level it up going into the break. A Charlie Marshall double put the Miners into an unassailable lead, which rarely looked threatened. |
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2026-03-15 The Choral |
Sherburn cinema is showing The Choral on Friday 10th April at The Old Girls? School Community Centre. Doors open from 1:30pm, film starts 2:00pm. Tickets are ?6. |
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2026-03-15 Garforth Town 2-1 Consett |
Garforth recorded a deserved win on a cold Tuesday night at the Bannister Prentice Stadium. A couple of ricochets off players gave the Miners the opening goal on thirty-seven minutes. Consett?s first effort brought about an equaliser on fifty-four minutes. Substitute Mutty fired a low shot across the keeper and inside the far post for the winner. |
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2026-03-14 Kippax Scarecrow Contest |
The theme for this year?s Kippax Scarecrow Contest is Children?s characters. The event takes place from 5th to 7th June. |
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2026-03-14 Car Boot Sale |
Garforth and District Lions are holding a Car Boot Sale from 8am till noon on Easter Sunday 5th April in the Tesco Carpark in Garforth. Sellers are ?10 for a van, ?5 for a car with set up from 7am. For buyers entry is free. |
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2026-03-13 Attention Runners |
If you want to start running or are looking to improve your running then the annual Kippax Harriers beginners? group. It starts on 21st April and will run for 12 weeks on Tuesday nights. (7:30pm in Garforth). |
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2026-03-13 Town Investment Plan |
Yorkshire Council is developing a Town Investment Plan (TIP) for Sherburn-in-Elmet as part of a regeneration programme across 32 towns in the County. The plans will help guide future funding bids, build communities and ensure funding is targeted to local priorities. Public consultation sessions will be held on Tuesday 15th March, 1pm to 3pm at Sherburn Old Girls School Community Centre (alongside the Cuppa Connect session) and Monday 23rd March, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Sherburn and Villages Community Library. |
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2026-03-12 Four Letters of Love |
Sherburn cinema is showing Four Letters of Love on Friday 13th March at The Old Girls? School Community Centre. Doors open from 1:30pm, film starts 2:00pm. Tickets are ?6. |
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2026-03-12 Eggcellent Idea |
Garforth Lions are delivering 17 Easter eggs to all the primary schools in the area. These eggs will be used by the schools to raise valuable funds for projects and equipment where it?s needed |
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2026-03-11 Church Cleaning Day |
It is church cleaning day at St Mary?s Garforth on Saturday 4th April from 10am till noon. Volunteers are most welcome. Please bring dusters and rubber gloves. |
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2026-03-11 Kippax Christmas Event |
Kippax Parish Council have announced the date of this year?s Christmas Lights Switch On event. It will take place on Sunday 22nd November from 2pm to 5.30pm. |
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2026-03-10 Footballers Wanted |
Garforth Villa women?s team invite all women who want to try football to come along to a free training session. They train on Friday evenings at 6:30pm at Garforth Academy astroturf. Come along for a try out. |
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2026-03-10 Charity Car Wash |
There is a charity car wash at Garforth Fire Station on Sunday 29th March from 10am to 3.30pm. All money raised will go to the fire fighters? charity. |
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2026-03-09 Car Boot Sale |
Great Preston PTA are holding a car boot sale on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May from 10am to 2pm. Pitches are ?10. |
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2026-03-09 Heaton Stannington 1-0 Garforth Town |
Heaton Stannington won this battle of two teams clinging to an outside chance of a playoff place. Dale Pearson put the home side ahead on twenty nine minutes. |
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2026-03-08 Overturned Car |
Emergency services were called to deal with an overturned vehicle close to junction 47 southbound on the M1 near Garforth on Friday night. |
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2026-03-08 A Novel Way to Murder |
Kippax Dramatic Society present A Novel Way to Murder at St Mary?s Church Hall Kippax on Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm. Tickets are ?15 including a traditional pie ?n? peas supper followed by pudding. Please note that this is a bring-your-own-drinks event, tickets from eventbookings.com. |
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2026-03-07 Charity Ladies Night |
There is a Charity Ladies Night in aid of Martin House Hospice on Saturday 28th March from 6pm at Kippax Band Club. Must be 18+. Tickets are ?15 |
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2026-03-07 Christmas Lights |
Great and Little Preston Christmas Lights Switch On takes place on Friday 13th November from 6pm. Switch on is at 6.30pm. |
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2026-03-06 Garforth and Mirfield Shukokai Karate Club |
They train at St Mary's church hall Kippax on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 -7.30pm. And St Mary's church hall Mirfield on Friday 6 - 7.30pm. Come give it a try. |
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2026-03-06 Garforth Market |
There is a Garforth Market at the Lord Gascoigne on Sunday 8th March from 10am till 2pm. Everybody is welcome. |
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2026-03-05 Spring Fair |
NSPCC Kippax District Volunteers are holding a Spring Fair at Kippax Church Hall on Saturday 21st March from 10am till 1pm. |
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2026-03-05 Members Night |
Saturday 7th March is Members Night at Swillington Sports and Social Club. All are welcome and it?s free entry. Non-members can come along and see if they like the club before joining and for Members, it?s a chance to renew your membership. |
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2026-03-04 Bowlers Wanted |
Kippax Bowls Club are looking for new bowlers. They bowl most days of the week, afternoons and/or evenings. If you are interested contact the club |
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2026-03-04 Easter Fun Day |
There is an Easter Fun Day at Great and Little Preston Village Hall on Sunday 12th April from 11.30am to 2.30pm, including an Easter Bonnet and Egg competition |
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2026-03-03 Craft Caf |
Craft Caf? meets alternate Wednesday afternoons from 2.30 to 4.15pm at St Marys Church Hall Kippax. Next meeting is 4th March for Mother?s Day card making and origami. |
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2026-03-03 Football Gala |
Swillington Saints Juniors are hosting their annual gala weekend on 27th and 28th June 2026 and are offering advertising opportunities for their official event programme for local businesses. To advertise or sponsor them ring 07958605607 |
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2026-03-02 Board Games Day |
There will be a Board Games Day at the Old Girls School in Sherburn on Sunday 22nd March from noon to 5pm. There will be a wide selection of modern boardgames available to play or bring your own, meet some new gaming buddies and have a great time. ?3 per player, pay at the door, cash or Paypal. Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult for the duration of the event. |
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2026-03-02 Garforth 0 Ashington 1 |
Ashington took the lead on 56 minutes. A corner kick into the six-yard box wasn't dealt with, allowing Ryan Wombwell to head in at close range. On 64 minutes Ashington's Chris Reid was sent off for pulling back Aldrich after the centre-forward looked to have got clear. The battling visitors held on for a vital win in their fight against relegation, one which takes them three points clear of the drop. |
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2026-03-01 Become a Member |
Did you know you can become a member of the Kippax Band Club. For a mere ?7 membership you have free entry to all non-ticketed club concerts including the Christmas Special. The band is over 200 years old and well worth your support. |
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2026-03-01 Helping Millie |
The Gaping Goose and customers have raised over ?500 to help Millie Banham go on her 10 day volunteering trip to Kenya. |
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2026-02-28 Northern Swing Orchestra |
The Northern Swing Orchestra and Michaela Smith are performing at Swillington Miners Sports and Social Club on Sunday 1st March at 3.30pm. Tickets are ?7 with under 16?s free. |
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2026-02-28 Horse Race Night |
Great Preston Cricket Club are holding a Horse Race Night at Great Preston Sports and Social Club on Saturday 7th March at 7pm. Entry is free. All monies raised go to the club. |
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2026-02-27 Fish Fryer |
Skyliner are looking for an experienced fish fryer to work 20 to 25 hours a week. To apply email email skylinerleeds @yahoo.co.uk |
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2026-02-27 Spot the Difference |
Kippax Parish Council have updated their logo to incorporate a more accurate image of St. Mary?s church. |
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2026-02-26 Live Music |
Northern Underdogs will be performing at Kippax Welfare on 28th February from 5.30pm. Admission is free. |
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2026-02-26 Information Event |
There is a drop in at Micklefield Youth and Adult Centre on Thursday 26th February from 4pm to 7pm to find out about the road closure and bridgework on the Ridge Road. Representatives of the Transpennine Route Upgrade will be on hand to answer your questions. |
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2026-02-25 One More Time |
Mary Harland will be standing for re-election as Labour Councillor for Kippax ward in the May 7th elections |
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2026-02-25 Information Event |
There is a drop in at Garforth Methodist Church on Wednesday 25th February from 3.30pm to 5.30pm to find out about the road closure and bridgework on the Ridge Road. Representatives of the Transpennine Route Upgrade will be on hand to answer your questions. |
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2026-02-24 TORII Karate |
Looking for confidence, discipline, fitness or real self-defence? Torii Karate Leeds offers structured, high-quality training for all ages - 5:30-6:20pm for ages 4-8 and 6:30?7:30pm ages 9+ at Brigshaw High School on Mondays. First session is free. No joining fee. Visit leedskarate.co.uk for more details. |
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2026-02-24 Road Closure |
The Ridge Road will close from Monday 2nd March until Friday 4th December while the railway bridge is amended to accommodate electrification of the line. Diversions will be in place. |
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2026-02-23 Pure Barlow |
The Lord Gascoigne presents tribute artist Pure Barlow on Saturday 28th February from 7.30pm. Book your table now. |
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2026-02-23 Garforth Beer Festival |
This year?s Garforth Lions? Garforth Beer Festival will take place on Saturday 11th July at Garforth Country Club. Further details and ticket information to follow |
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2026-02-22 Fashion Show |
There is a Fundraising Fashion Show at and in aid of the Old Girls? School Community Centre on Thursday 26th March. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are ?6 and include a glass of Fizz, from ticketsource.co.uk/savct |
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2026-02-22 Brighouse Town 1-2 Garforth Town |
Romario Dunne gave Brighouse a seventeenth minute lead, which lasted until midway through the second half, when Owen Marshall pulled the Miners level. Second half substitute Eddie Kettlewell grabbed a 94th minute winner to end Garforth?s three game winless run in dramatic fashion. |
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2026-02-21 Pancake Success |
The Pop in for a Pancake at St Mary?s Garforth raised just over ?400 for church funds. |
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2026-02-21 Wellbeing Wander |
RSPB St Aidans are holding their free monthly Community Wellbeing Wander on Wednesday 25th February. This is a free event aimed at improving physical and mental health and is great for those who want to try walking for the first time. Meet outside the Little Owl Cafe for 11:00. |
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2026-02-20 Don?t Feed the Horses |
Locals have been asked by the farmer not to feed the horses in the field on Barwick Road. Some of the horses there are on strict diets and are undergoing vet treatment, and your ?kindness? will kill them. |
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2026-02-20 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 23rd February. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-02-19 Music and Mingling with Emma |
Emma is a talented solo pianist known for her delicate interpretation of popular songs across every style of music. She is performing at the Old Girl?s School on Friday 13th March. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are ?8 which includes first drink from ticketsource.co.uk |
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2026-02-19 Bin There? |
Leeds City Council are installing 1,000 new litter bins across the city and Kippax ward councillors are looking for suggestions on where to place further new bins across their ward. |
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2026-02-18 U13 Girl Footballers Wanted |
Swillington Saints are looking for U13 girls (year 7/8) for season 2025/26. |
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2026-02-18 Match Postponed |
Garforth Town?s Saturday home game against Consett was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. New date to be announced. |
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2026-02-17 Looking for a Reception Class Space? |
Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? If you missed the deadline, there is still time to apply to St Benedict's in Garfortrh. They would love to welcome you in ? why not give them a call to arrange a visit and see their school for yourself? They welcome families of all faiths and backgrounds. Call 0113 2869819 for more information |
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2026-02-17 Kippax Gala |
Kippax Gala is relocating from the usual venue at Kippax Common and will be at Kippax Welfare Sports Ground on Saturday 6th June 2026 from 11am to 5pm. Applications are now open for stall holders and a booking form can be requested via email from gala@kippax-pc.gov.uk. Groups and charities are free. Businesses are ?25. Food vendors are ?50. |
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2026-02-16 Welly Walk |
Visit RSPB Fairburn Ings on Tuesday 17th February for a Family Welly Walk & Scavenger Hunt. This FREE drop-in session for 3 to 11 years olds runs from 11:00-13:00 - no booking needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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2026-02-16 Free Cooking Session |
There is a free cooking session for 14 to 17 year olds at Garforth Methodist Church on Monday 16th February from 10am to 1pm. Lunch and ingredients provided. Email eco-friendlygarforth@ gmail.com for details. |
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2026-02-15 Garforth Villa Gala |
Garforth Villa Football Club Gala takes place over the weekend of 20th and 21st June 2026 at Garforth Academy. The club are looking for lots of sponsors from local businesses. All funds raised go directly back into Garforth Villa Football Club, with a percentage supporting the current U12 teams? 2027 tour (Spain / Holland). |
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2026-02-15 National Nest Box Week |
Did you know that the week between the 14th and 21st February is known as National Nest Box week? At Fairburn Ings they stock a range of nest boxes that are perfect for our feathered friends. They currently have a 20% off offer on selected styles, so hurry down while you can! |
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2026-02-14 Cas Vegas King |
There is an Elvis Tribute Night at the Legion Kippax on 14th February from 8pm. Tickets are ?6 for adults and ?2 for children. |
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2026-02-14 Summer Village Caretaker |
Kippax Parish Council recently advertised a vacancy for an additional summer village caretaker. Please note application forms can be requested from clerk@kippax-pc.gov.uk . Applications to be returned by 15th February. |
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