|
2024-09-16 We are Sherburn |
There will be a showcase event to promote Sherburn at Eversley Park Centre on Friday 20th September from 3pm to 6pm. Entry is free. Call 07775 868189 for more information. |
|
2024-09-16 Asylum Seekers |
The Rector of South Milford Church Reverend Peter Roberts and his wife Ann will give a talk on their work with asylum seekers and refugees at Burton Salmon Village Hall on Tuesday 17th September at 10.30am. |
|
2024-09-15 Kitchen Assistant Wanted |
The Chequers Inn at Ledsham currently has a position available for a kitchen porter/ kitchen assistant, during the week. Hours will be approximately 11am until til 3pm Monday to Friday. Pay is NMW plus tips and benefits. |
|
2024-09-15 Aero Club Wins Award |
Sherburn Aero Club has won the 2024 AOPA Aerodrome of the year Award. The award was presented by the Chairman of the CAA, Sir Stephen Hillier at Old Warden Aerodrome on Saturday 7th September. |
|
2024-09-14 Community Contact Point |
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be holding regular community contact points at Garforth Police Station, Lidgett Lane, Garforth LS25 1LJ. The next contact point will be held on Sunday morning 15th September, between 10am ? 12 noon. Officers look forward to meeting residents to discuss any local issues and community concerns, whilst providing information and advice. |
|
2024-09-14 Battery Energy Storage Plan |
Keir Mather MP has agreed to make sure everyone's voice is heard by Leeds City Council Plans Panel on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developments for Allerton Bywater and Kippax. Please contact him before 20th September so he can compile your views into his submission at keir.mather.mp @parliament.uk |
|
2024-09-13 The Father |
Sherburn Cinema is showing ?The Father? starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman on Friday 13th September at 7:30pm at The Old Girls? School LS25 6BL. Tickets are on sale from the community centre and library ?5 each. Also available on the door, subject to availability. |
|
2024-09-13 Garforth Fire Station Open Day |
There will be an open day at Garforth Fire Station on Saturday 14th September from 10am to 3pm. |
|
2024-09-12 50?s/60?s Dance |
There is a 50s/60s Dance at Eversley Park Centre on Friday 13th September at 7.30pm. Tickets are ?15 in advance. |
|
2024-09-12 Summer Concert |
Knottingly Silver Band return for another two hours of splendid music for an evening Summer Concert in All Saints Church, Sherburn on Friday 13th September. Light refreshments are included in the ticket price of ?10 per person (?5 for children under 12). |
|
2024-09-11 Jobs and Careers Fair |
There is a jobs and careers fair at Eversley Park Centre on 11th September from 12.30 to 2.30pm where you can meet local companies and training providers. |
|
2024-09-11 Sherburn Gala AGM |
The Sherburn Gala Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 12th September at 7pm at the Elmete Social Club, Low Street, Sherburn in Elmet. Everyone is welcome. |
|
2024-09-10 Knit and Natter |
There is a Knit and Natter at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 12th September from 2pm. |
|
2024-09-10 Popular Pub Landlord Dies |
Mel Charles died in hospital aged 68 on Friday 30th August. Mel, who lived in Saxton, North Yorkshire, was the son of Welsh international John Charles, widely regarded as the greatest Leeds United football player of all time. Mel ran the Gascoigne pub in Garforth and the Cross Keys at Hillam. |
|
2024-09-09 Garforth Contact Point |
West Yorkshire Police will be holding a surgery at Garforth Police Station from 10am till noon on Sunday 15th September. This is your opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what yjey are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. |
|
2024-09-09 Garforth Town 0-1 Wythenshawe Town |
Wythenshawe Town advanced to the next round of the FA Trophy thanks to an Isaac Abankwah goal early in the second half. |
|
2024-09-08 Ladies Charity Night |
There is a Ladies Charity Night at Kippax Welfare on Friday 4th October from 7.30pm to midnight. Admission is ?10 and all proceeds go to support Harrison Bentley and his family. |
|
2024-09-08 Kippax Calendar |
The 2025 Kippax Parish Council Calendar, featuring the work of Kippax Art Group, is now on sale for ?3.50. It is available at Kippax news agents, JJ's cafe and ASK (Auto Spares Kippax). |
|
2024-09-07 Kippax Band Event |
Harrogate Band will be performing at Kippax Band Social Club on Sunday 8th September at 7.30pm. Admission is ?5 on the door. Doors open at 6.30pm |
|
2024-09-07 Matchday Volunteers Wanted |
Garforth Town FC are looking for 4 or 5 volunteers to help on matchdays for Leeds United Women?s team. Email LUWFC@garforth.town for more details. |
|
2024-09-06 Summer Concert |
Knottingley Silver Band are giving a summer concert at All Saints Church, Sherburn on Friday 13th September at 7pm. Tickets are ?10 including wine and nibbles. Call 07775 868189 for more information and tickets. You can also pay on the door. |
|
2024-09-06 Deputy Mayor?s Surgeries |
Residents and businesses across North Yorkshire are invited to discuss policing and community safety issues with their appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, Jo Coles, at her monthly virtual advice surgery on Wednesday, 18th September 2024 from 4:30pm until 6pm. The surgeries will take place on MS Teams or alternatively appointments can take place via a phone call. They will run on an appointment only basis, with each appointment lasting 15 minutes. |
|
2024-09-05 Yoga |
A new Yoga class is starting at Kippax Leisure Centre from Monday 9th September from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. All levels are welcome. |
|
2024-09-05 Garforth Town 1-2 Ashington |
Ashington came from behind at the Bannister Prentice Stadium on Tuesday evening to record their first win in four games. Garforth took a first half lead when Dan Coupland shot into the bottom corner but the visitors turned the game on its head after the break. |
|
2024-09-04 Garforth Show |
The 42nd Garforth Show takes place on Saturday 7th September at 2pm. |
|
2024-09-04 M1 Southbound Closed by Accident |
The M1 southbound between Junction 48 (A1M) and Junction 47 (Garforth, Castleford) was closed due to a collision on Sunday. Emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police Road Policing Unit, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and local officers, attended the scene. |
|
2024-09-03 Quiz Night |
It is Quiz Night at the Commercial Inn, Kippax on Friday 6th September at 8pm. Entry is ?2 per person. There are prizes to be won. |
|
2024-09-03 Learn to Swim |
Adult Swimming Lessons start at Kippax Leisure Centre on Thursday 5th September. Adult Swimming Lessons are suitable for anyone aged 14 and over and of any swimming ability - from a complete beginner to someone who would like to improve their swim technique.
|
|
2024-09-02 Halloween Craft Market |
There is a Halloween Craft Market at Rothwell Leisure Centre on Saturday 12th October from noon to 4pm. Entry is free. |
|
2024-09-02 Garforth Town 0-2 Bury FC |
Visitors Bury FC progressed to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Miners. Garforth had to deal without two of their mainstay centre backs, who?d both been red carded in the previous round. Burys? danger man Tanaka Cherera gave them a first half lead. Lewis Alessandra sewed the game up when he finished from close range. |
|
2024-09-01 Wedding Fair |
There is a Wedding Fair at the Old Girls School in Sherburn on 6th October from 1pm to 4pm. If you are a vendor and would like to showcase your services, please contact info.togs@siect.uk |
|
2024-09-01 Hall of Fame Dinner |
Kippax Welfare Rugby League are holding their inaugural Hall of Fame Dinner on Saturday 14th September. The evening will start at 6pm before dinner being served after 7pm. The night will include guests such as Malcolm Reilly and Matt Crowther plus 1 or 2 still to be confirmed and announced. 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 ?45 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣 |
|
2024-08-31 Food Bank Collection |
The next food bank collection at St Mary?s Church Garforth is Monday 9th September from 2-3pm in the Church car park ? or donations can be left in the box at the back of the Church at other times. |
|
2024-08-31 Grant for Fishing Platforms |
Parlington Angling Club has used an ?850 grant from OnPath Energy?s Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund to resurface 14 timber fishing platforms that sit around the larger of the two ponds that it uses on the Parlington Estate near Aberford |
|
2024-08-30 Guided History Walk |
There is a guided history walk at RSPB St Aidan?s on 21st and 28th September from 1pm to 3pm. The cost is ?11 to ?13. You'll uncover the secrets of a former opencast mine turned thriving nature park. Learn about the area's rich industrial past, the rewilding process, and marvel at "Oddball," the iconic dragline still on site. |
|
2024-08-30 St Mary?s Parish Centre |
The building work on St Mary?s Church Garforth Parish Centre is now complete. Events will be restarted in the next few days. |
|
2024-08-29 Jujitsu Classes |
There is a Jujitsu class at Kippax Leisure Centre every Friday from 6pm to 7pm. Age range is 5 year old to adult. |
|
2024-08-29 Garforth Town 3-1 Carlton Town |
The Miners were at home on Bank Holiday Monday. Charlie Marshall hit two fine finishes and substitute James Burgess sealed the win with a well taken goal, his first league goal since returning from injury. |
|
2024-08-28 Northern Swing Orchestra |
The Northern Swing Orchestra featuring Phil Watson are performing at Swillington Miners Sports and Social Club on Sunday 1st September at 3.30pm. Tickets are ?7. |
|
2024-08-28 See the Yorkshire Air Ambulance |
The Gaping Goose has arranged for the air ambulance to land on Goosefield Field Garforth on Sunday 1st September around 2pm. You will be able to watch the YAA land and meet the crew. If needed the Air Ambulance may be called away at any time to answer an emergency. |
|
2024-08-27 Grassroots Camps |
The Leeds United summer camp is at Monk Fryston United JFC, Stocking Lane for 2 days on 29th and 30th August for children aged 5 to 12. The cost is ?25 a day. Contact skill.centre@ leedsunited.com for more information. |
|
2024-08-27 Beer Festival Success |
This year?s Gaping Goose Beer Festival has raised a magnificent ?4487 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. They will be doing it all again next year on Saturday 23rd August 2025 |
|
2024-08-26 Church Cleaning Day |
There is a Church Cleaning Day at St Mary?s Garforth on Saturday 14th September from 10am till noon. Volunteer helpers are most welcome. |
|
2024-08-26 Pontefract Collieries 2-Miners2 |
Pontefract and Garforth shared the spoils away on Saturday in an end to end local derby, the first league meeting between the teams for seven years. |
|
2024-08-25 Ladies Night |
Friday 18th October from 7pm to midnight is Ladies Night at Kippax Band Club. Tickets are ?15 and all proceeds go the Yorkshire Air Ambulance service. |
|
2024-08-25 Up for the Cup |
Garforth Town will host Bury FC in the next round of the FA Cup on Saturday 31st August. |
|
2024-08-24 Kippax Community Club |
Kippax Community Club holds weekly events at Cross Hills Court Community Room, Kippax every Monday afternoon (excluding Bank Holidays) from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. They charge ?1.50 entry and provide tea and biscuits during the afternoon. No need to book - just turn up. |
|
2024-08-24 Miners Progress in FA Cup |
Garforth Town beat Heaton Stannington 3-2 in a thrilling FA Cup replay on Wednesday night. After going two goals down the Miners pulled one back before half time and Max Tweddle struck from the spot four minutes after the break to level the game. Either team could have snatched a winner in extra time, but substitute Charlie Marshall was the hero of the moment for Garforth, lashing home the winner two minutes from time. |
|
2024-08-23 School Uniforms |
The Summer holidays will be over soon and back to school. There is lots of Brigshaw School uniform at Kippax Community Hub and Library. Take what you need. |
|
2024-08-23 Prostate Screening Event |
There are still places left at the Prostate Screening Event at Kippax Legion on Saturday 14th September from 1.30 to 5.30pm. The event is sponsored by Kippax Parish Council and free to Kippax residents. |
|
2024-08-22 Collision Closes Road |
Wakefield Road in the Swillington area was closed on Saturday afternoon at the junction of Astley Lane outside Tesco following a serious collision between a bike and a car |
|
2024-08-22 Battlefield Walk |
Towton Battlefield Society will be holding a guided battlefield walk on Sunday 25th August at 10.30am. The event is ?6, meeting at the Old Barn in Towton. |
|
2024-08-21 Kids Jumble Sale |
There is a Kids Jumble Sale in the bottom car park of the Legion Kippax on Saturday 24th August from 10am to 12.30pm. Sellers are invited from 9am, for ?5 per table. Entry is free for customers. |
|
2024-08-21 Macmillan Charity Day |
The Commercial Inn in Kippax is holding a Macmillan Charity Day on 24th August from noon. There will be live music and a BBQ from 3pm to 6pm |
|
2024-08-20 Pub Quiz |
There is a Pub Quiz at the White Swan in Kippax on Wednesday 21st August at 8pm. Win a gallon of ale. This is a monthly event. |
|
2024-08-20 No Lions Bonfire this Year |
Garforth Lions have announced that they will not be proceeding with this year?s Lions Bonfire at Glebelands. They cannot guarantee public safety in the face of repeated antisocial behaviour and have therefore sadly taken the decision to cancel this year?s event. |
|
2024-08-19 Fire Station Open Day |
The fire service is planning a Fire Station Open Day at Garforth Fire Station to help raise money for the Firefighters Charity. The date they are working towards is the 14th September from 10-3pm. They are looking for people/ small businesses who would like to run a stall on the day, for a small donation to the FFC. |
|
2024-08-19 Remembering the Fallen |
The 17th August, marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Trooper Bryan Clark, the only Hillam resident to fall during the Normandy campaign. He was only 21 years old. The Chair of Hillam Parish Council this week visited the grave of Trooper Clark in Tilly-sur-Seulles war cemetery and placed a wreath on behalf of the residents and councillors of Hillam Parish. |
|
2024-08-18 Celebration of Singing
|
The Pontefract Celebration of Singing takes place at Pontefract Town Hall on Saturday 7th September with five guest choirs including Fairburn Singers. The event starts at 2.30pm and finishes at 5.30pm. Admission is free |
|
2024-08-18 Community Contact Point
|
The Garforth, Swillington, Kippax, Methley and Villages Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be holding regular community contact points at Garforth Police Station, Lidgett Lane, Garforth LS25 1LJ. The next contact point will be held on Sunday morning 25th August, between 10am ? 12 noon. Officers look forward to meeting residents to discuss any local issues and community concerns, whilst providing information and advice. |
|
2024-08-17 Christmas Fair at The Old Girls? School
|
This year?s Christmas Fair at The Old Girls? School, Sherburn will be on 24th November at 11am. |
|
2024-08-17 Food Bank Collection
|
The next food bank collection at St Mary?s Garforth is Monday 19th August, 2-3pm in the Church car park ? or donations can be left in the box at the back of the Church at other times. |
|
2024-08-16 Peter Pan
|
SISATA theatre company will be performing Peter Pan at Lotherton on 1st September from 4.30 to 6.30pm. Tickets are ?14-?17 |
|
2024-08-16 Summer Public Open Day
|
Sherburn Aero Club?s Summer Open Day will be on Saturday 24th August from noon till 5pm. |
|
2024-08-15 Sponsor a Miner
|
Player sponsorships are now available for the Garforth Town FC team and you can purchase them via the online club shop. Head over to the club shop to see availability. |
|
2024-08-15 Bringing the Beer
|
MP for Selby and Kippax Keir Mather has written to Samuel Smith?s Brewery to see if there is any way of reopening The Blands in Micklefield, the Cross Keys in Stillingfleet and the Moorgate in Kippax. |
|
2024-08-14 Football Players Wanted
|
Swillington Saints FC are looking for U13 players (year 7/8) for the 24/25 season. Call 07904 062498 for more details. |
|
2024-08-14 FA Cup Tie
|
Following their FA Cup win at the weekend Garforth Town head into a Preliminary Round tie against NPL East stablemates Heaton Stannington at home in LS25 on Saturday 17th August. |
|
2024-08-13 South Milford WI
|
South Milford Women?s Institute is a local community based in South Milford. they have monthly meetings start at 7.30pm, the third Thursday of every month at 71 High Street. |
|
2024-08-13 Police and Communities Together
|
Garforth and Swillington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Police and Communities Together meeting on Wednesday 25th September from 6pm to 7pm at St Mary?s Church Parish Centre, Garforth. Come along and have your say about how your neighbourhood is policed. |
|
2024-08-12 Blooming Good Fun
|
Micklefield in Bloom are looking for volunteers to help. Are you green fingered? Would you like to be? Come along and give it a go. |
|
2024-08-11 Deer Tractor Tours
|
Experience a herd of red deer up close on a tour of the Deer Park in their brand new Lotherton tractor trailer. Tickets are ?6 each or ?20 for four tickets. The rides run from 7th to 30th August. |
|
2024-08-11 Classic Car Show
|
The Crusader in Garforth is hosting a Classic Car show on 21st August from 5pm. They have 30 free spots if you wish to show your classic car. |
|
2024-08-10 The Penguin Experience
|
Meet and feed the Humboldt penguins in an up-close animal experience like no other at Lotherton Hall till the end of August. Price is ?70 for upto two people. Additional participants are ?25 each upto a maximum of four people. |
|
2024-08-10 Cup Win for Miners
|
The Miners earned their first FA Cup victory for five years on Saturday after overcoming hard-working opponents Northallerton Town 2-0 at home. Garforth started well and took the lead fifteen minutes in with a goal from Charlie Marshall. Midfielder Dexter Ball made it 2-0 four minutes later. |
|
2024-08-09 Family Fun Day
|
Garforth Fire Station and Crusader Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday 10th August from 11am to 5pm. Entry is free. All raised funds are for the Fire Fighters charity.
|
|
2024-08-09 Kippax Welfest
|
Kippax Welfest is Kippax Welfare?s community music festival with local acts, stalls and food. It takes place on Saturday 10th August from noon. |
|
2024-08-08 Karate Club
|
Garforth and Mirfield Karate Club meet on Monday and Thursday from 6pm to 7.30pm at St Mary?s Church Hall, Kippax. |
|
2024-08-08 Camera Club Exhibition
|
Sherburn Camera Club are holding an exhibition at Sherburn and Villages Community Library from 5th to 31st August. Come and find out more about Sherburn Camera club and check out the fantastic photos on display. |
|
2024-08-07 Meet Your MP |
Local MP Keir Mather is holding a Meet Your MP event at Micklefield Youth and Adult Centre on Friday 9th August from 5pm to 6.30pm. Pop along if you have an issue, or just want to say hello |
|
2024-08-07 Discovery Day at Dogs Trust |
Dogs Trust are having their first ever Discovery Day today - Wednesday 7th August at Dogs Trust Leeds. Come and see what they do, meet their current residents, and have a cuppa - it'd be lovely to see you. Drop-in 1130-1500, they?re on the A64 between York and Leeds LS15 4NL. |
|
2024-08-06 U18 Footballers Wanted |
South Milford AFC U18?s are looking to extend their squad of 16 and 17 year olds for the upcoming season. Do you have what it takes, do you like a challenge? Why not come down to pre-season at Mill Lane. |
|
2024-08-06 U3A Meeting |
The next Garforth, Kippax and District U3A meeting is on Wednesday 7th August at Garforth Working Men?s Club. Doors open at 1pm. |
|
2024-08-05 Glass Recycling |
From 1st August you can recycle glass bottles and jars in your green bin. Other items such as oven-proof dishes, light bulbs, window or drinking glass do not melt at the same temperature as recyclable bottles and jars, so should be put in the black bin. Existing bottle banks will remain. |
|
2024-08-05 Defibrillator Guide |
Kippax now has nine sites where a defibrillator can be found. They are located at Community Centres and local surgeries plus a couple of bus stops. Make sure you know where your nearest one is. It might save a life. |
|
2024-08-04 Children?s Christmas Party |
There is a Children?s Christmas Party at Garforth Barley Hill WMC on Sunday 8th December from 11am to 3pm in aid of the Children?s Heart Surgery Fund. Tickets are ?6 for kids and ?3.50 for adults. |
|
2024-08-04 Blooming Great Grant |
Kippax Parish Council have given Kippax in Bloom a ?7,000 grant to continue their great work for the village. |
|
2024-08-03 Food Bank |
The next collection date at St Mary?s Garforth for the Food Bank is Monday 5th August. Any donations are very welcome. |
|
2024-08-03 Big Band Sound |
The Northern Swing Orchestra with Nicki Allan will be appearing at Swillington Miners Sports & Social Club on Sunday 4th August at 3.30pm. Tickets are ?7. |
|
2024-08-02 Back to Black |
Sherburn Cinema is showing Back to Black at the Old Girls School on 9th August at 7.30pm. ?Back to Black? is a biographical drama about the life of Amy Winehouse. Tickets are ?5 |
|
2024-08-02 Garforth Town 2-0 York City |
A crowd of 866 turned out on a balmy Garforth Tuesday evening to see Garforth win their last pre-season game, sending them into Saturdays big FA Cup game on a high. Matt Antcliff gave the Miners a deserved half time lead and substitute Sam Cable wrapped up the win with a goal in the final ten minutes. |
|
2024-08-01 Wedding Fair |
The old Girls School at Sherburn is hosting a Wedding Fair on 6th October from 1pm to 4pm. |
|
2024-08-01 Kippax Communities Together Meeting |
Kippax and Methley Police and Communities Together Meeting takes place on Wednesday 14th August at 6pm at Valley Ridge, Kippax. Come along and get involved, find out what is happening in your area and have the opportunity to have your say. |
|
2024-07-31 Miners Lose Friendly |
The Miners suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to a very good Worksop Town in a pre-season friendly at home on Saturday. |
|
2024-07-31 Charity Golf Day |
There is a charity golf day at Garforth Golf Club on Mon 23rd September in aid of the Make-A-Wish charity. . It is an 18 hole 4 ball scramble format with some excellent prizes up for grabs. First Tee Time is 10am. Entry is teams of 4 at ?60 per player. All proceeds to the charity. To book email helen.smith87@nhs.net . |
|
2024-07-30 Police Surgery |
There will be a Police surgery at Garforth Police Station on Sunday 4th August from 10am till noon. This is your opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what the police are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome. |
|
2024-07-30 Beacon Bridge Opens |
Garforth station is the first place in the country with a ?Beacon Bridge? and it will soon be served by two lifts providing step-free access to platforms. The bridge and stairs are now open to passengers. The two lifts will be available in the autumn. |
|
2024-07-29 Summer Fundraiser |
There is a Summer Fundraiser for MNDA York Group at Bramham Village Hall on Saturday 3rd August from 11am to 2.30pm. Everybody is welcome. |
|
2024-07-29 Knaresborough Town 1 Garforth 2 |
Miners visited Knaresborough on Tuesday evening for another pre-season friendly. Fadera to give The Miners the lead, breaking down the left he raced into the box and finished well. Priestly equalised for the home team from the penalty spot and James Burgess bundled in for the winner. |
|
2024-07-28 Table Top Sale |
There is a baby and kids table top sale at Firthfields Community Centre, East Garforth on Sunday 28th July from 9am till noon. |
| |
