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.
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 everyone. Each of the mobile libraries carries computers with free internet access! There are three different mobile libraries (times now added to our calendar):
Community mobile – offering a wide range of materials (weekly)
Children and Family mobile – offering a wide range of children’s materials and some adult books (weekly)
Older people mobile – visiting care homes in the area (fortnightly from w/c 7 Nov 2011)
Children with a Breeze card can borrow materials straight away, and if you’re not a library-card holder already you only need to bring two proofs of address to join.
They also offer an “at home” service for people who find it difficult to get out, where they will visit every three weeks to bring books to you.
For more details on these services, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/mobilelibraries or phone 0113 2476016
Its a shame that Kirkstall Library has been shut due to underuse, but only if we use our libraries more can we preserve them for the future. If you don’t use and support them we may lose them forever.
Kirkstall-based Buckley Jewellery has launched its 2011 jewelled poppy range in support of the Royal British Legion, supporting serving and ex-Service personnel in the armed forces.
They were first commissioned to design an exclusive Remembrance Poppy Brooch for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in 2009. Company founder and CEO Adrian Buckley personally designed the 18ct gold plated Buckley Poppy Brooch, encrusted with stunning ruby crystals, and donated all of Buckley’s proceeds from the sale of the original poppy brooch that featured on QVC to the RBL. A cheque for £1500 was presented to the RBL and this went towards helping those that need it most.
Last year saw this total rise to over £30,000 and the poppy was featured on a number of TV shows, even appearing on the X-Factor. This year Buckley, based in Wyther Green in Kirkstall, hopes to raise £1 million for the charity.
It is the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal’s 90th Anniversary this year and Adrian is in the process of designing further exclusive products for this landmark occasion, including features in the national press, a two-hour show on QVC hosted by company founder and CEO Adrian Buckley. These are available for sale via the official British Legion Poppy Shop with all profits going directly to the Royal British Legion.
Remembrance Sunday is 13th November at 2.30pm at Kirkstall Cenotaph (by BHS). Wear your Buckley poppy with pride!
Many of you have been able to go to the recent public consultations for the Metric BHS proposals, and for those of you who haven’t we’ve been able, Metric have kindly supplied us with a copy of the wall boards detailing the proposals, and a feedback form for your comments.
The plans for the proposal are here
There is a feedback form here
At last years spectacular 30th Kirkstall Festival, you may have noticed the Leeds Movie Makers group recording the event throughout the day. We’re delighted to say that the DVD of the festival is now available for everyone to own.
The two-DVD box set consists of nearly 2 hours of viewing pleasure taken from the setup through to the festival day itself, and features the behind the scenes setup of the festival, the procession, church service, and many of the events and activities that went on throughout the day.
At only £5 its exceptional value and maybe you’ll spot yourself, your children, or grandchildren on there! Drop us an email to kirkstallmatters@ntlworld.com to get your copy.
(photo by Ted Wilson)
On 5th May the local elections are happening in Kirkstall ward – this is where you can elect a local Councillor to represent the views of Kirkstall residents on a city-wide basis, and undertake case work to act on behalf of local residents. The nominated candidates are (as listed by the Leeds City Council statement):
On the same day there is a national referendum on the changes to our electoral system; you may have seen the “Yes” and “No” campaigns in the press. The proposal is to replace the current “first past the post” system (where the candidate with the most votes wins) with “Alternative Vote (AV)”, where you can rank candidates in order of preference, so that should your first candidate not meet the minimum quota, your second preference will get your vote.
You can vote on this at the same time as you vote for your local councillor. You should have received your polling card through the post already so please make sure you have your say to help shape the Kirkstall you want to see.
Are you single? If you want to meet gorgeous women and men over great food then Hat Trick Productions want to talk to you! They’re looking for single men and women over the age of 25 who enjoy good food, good company and are up for a laugh. You don’t have to be Jamie Oliver in the kitchen to take part! Right now we’re low on men in Leeds so come on guys don’t be shy.
If you would like to find out more please email your name, age, location and telephone number to: dinnerdate@hattrick.com or call 020 7184 6742
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