In the run up to Kirkstall Festival 2012 we’re asking you to take pictures of everything and anything you love about Kirkstall and your community. These can be artistic, sentimental, fun, odd…anything goes (so long as it’s legal and family friendly!) These images will be printed and displayed at the festival in our Photo Forest, creating The People’s Exhibition of memories and … Read more

BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fayre

November 29th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events - (0 Comments)

Come along to the BTCV Hollybush Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th December from 12-4pm. There will be stalls, gifts, arts and crafts and refreshments! You can also soak up the festive atmosphere on our Winter trail around the garden. Come and join the fun! For more information, please contact Jess Kandola on 0113 2742335 or … Read more

Saturday 19th November and Sunday 20th November 11am – 3pm One of Britain’s best preserved abbeys, Kirkstall Abbey was founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks. The Abbey Visitor Centre provides the unique setting for our Christmas Fayre, a chance to stock up on unusual Christmas crafts, toys and gifts: Wooden toys, cakes, herbal bath and … Read more

Remembrance Sunday

November 15th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | History | Lifestyle and People - (Comments Off)

The  weather didn’t put people off from attending the Remembrance Service led by Revd Rosemarie Hayes of Kirkstall St Stephen’s. A short, moving service at Kirkstall Cenotaph to remember all those who have fallen.     

A visit to Kirkstall’s Mobile Libraries

November 6th, 2011 | Posted by Simon Dawson in Events | Lifestyle and People - (Comments Off)

Did you know that libraries are still active in Kirkstall? Well, I’ve just had a lovely chat with the lady running the mobile library van which is currently parked outside the Children’s Centre on Norman Street. The mobile libraries have been visiting Kirkstall every week since the library closed in July and are open to … Read more