Author Archives: Simon Dawson

New Discussion Forums

May 12th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues | Our Community - (0 Comments)
Discussion

Hot on the heels of our change to email subscriptions, we’ve now also incorporated the discussion forums into the main website to make it easier to view and find information. It was a bit of a difficult situation previously as the forums were held on a separate system, so it was impossible to get a …
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We’ve been putting a lot of work recently into communicating with local residents more effectively. Traditionally this has been through our magazine, Kirkstall Matters which editor Jenny Budd is doing a fine job in taking forward. Hopefully if you are a member of the KVCA you should have received your copy of that latest issue …
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Hopefully you will be aware of the Community First funding that we have received for the Kirkstall council ward. We have been awarded over £67,000 by the Community Development Foundation to help fund projects over the next four years. If you have an idea for a community-based project and require £250 to £2500 in order …
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TCV Bikeshed interior

Councillor Roger Harington, chair of the Climate Change Partnership  will formally open the 20 space bike shed at 3pm on Tuesday 12th March at The Conservation Volunteers, Hollybush in Kirkstall Leeds.LS5 3BP Our 20 space bike shed has a simple frame made of green larch with a living roof of sedum and other plants (aka Green roof). …
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Beginners Running Group Starting in Kirkstall

February 24th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Sport - (0 Comments)
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A new beginners running group has started in Kirkstall, for complete beginners or those returning to running after a long lay off. The aim is to train to be able to run the Apperley Bridge Canter 10K in May without walking, but at whatever speed. From there the running world is your oyster! You would be …
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The Great Leeds Statutory Bodies Quiz

January 14th, 2013 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Local Issues | Our Community | Policing - (2 Comments)
Road-Sign

Every wondered which electoral ward you live in? And which housing authority you come under? And who is your MP? Even if you just want to report a crime, which police team will it get assigned to? Sadly, most local residents don’t know the answer to these questions, but its not really that surprising. Its …
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Do you fancy getting more involved with your local community in 2013? Kirkstall is becoming a more and more vibrant place with many people taking up a new hobby or pastime while helping do something great for their local community at the same time. There’s lots of opportunities available, and if you have your own projects you’d …
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Memorial Service at St Stephens

October 21st, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Our Community - (Comments Off)
St. Stephens Church

On the 4th November at 4.00 p.m. St. Stephen’s Church will be holding a Memorial Service. During this service we will be remembering loved ones and friends who have passed away during the last year. If anyone wishes to have their relatives or friends mentioned in this service, please contact me or visit the church on the …
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KVCA Tour Parliament

October 19th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Our Community - (Comments Off)
KVCA at parliament October 2012

Rachel Reeves writes for Kirkstall Matters following KVCA’s day out in the capital This summer’s festival at Kirkstall Abbey was, yet again, a testament to the hard work of the volunteers who stage the event every year. I have enjoyed visiting the festival for many years, and know that many people in Kirkstall see it …
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Please submit your Community First funding bids

October 19th, 2012 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Kirkstall Community First | Our Community - (Comments Off)
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Hopefully you will be aware of the Community First funding that we have received for the Kirkstall council ward. We have been awarded over £67,000 by the Community Development Foundation to help fund projects over the next four years. If you have an idea for a community-based project and require £250 to £2500 in order to make …
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