Anne Akers

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Anne Akers

The popular multi-terrain ABC Canter organised by the Horsforth Harriers has just 11 places left. The 10k (ish) evening race, on Thursday, May 29 starts at 7:30pm at Woodhouse Grove School and winds through scenic trails and backroads of Apperley Bridge and Horsforth. Horsforth Harriers, who were founded in 1985 has grown from ten members to over 250. Many of them will be marshalling on the course. The club welcomes both experienced and new runners, with a special group for absolute beginners.

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Anne Akers

The annual walk around Calverley’s village boundary celebrates its 25th year. The eight-mile walk was launched by Calverley Rotary and local councillors to mark the millennium and raise cash for charity. Since then, more than £35,000 has been raised for local and regional charities, with hundreds of walkers taking part. This year’s walk is on Saturday May 17, with registration at 10.30am at the Calverley Arms. Sponsorship forms are available from Calverley Library.

2 months ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Anne Akers

Calverley’s historic Old Hall has been shortlisted in two categories for the Museums and Heritage Awards. The multi-million pound renovation work on the building itself, along with the community engagement project to involve local people, is shortlisted in the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year and Community Engagement Programme of the Year.

Feb 26, 2025 | thethreetomatoes.com | Anne Akers

March 1, 1945…a cause for celebration, or not? As long as I can remember, I have greeted my birthday with great anticipation. After all, it is that one occasion when it is all about YOU!  Cake, ice cream, cards, and gifts …coupled with the indescribable joy of bringing others together in your name….what could be better? Strolling down memory lane, do you remember the feeling of leaving the carefree 20s?

Feb 1, 2025 | westleedsdispatch.com | Anne Akers

A new cafe has opened in Calverley with a familiar face behind the counter. Saeed Hussain was often seen working at the Post Office for his mum Waheeda before it closed. Now he has a shop of his own in the village. Cravings by Sid opened its doors on Saturday, selling sandwiches, cakes, deli items, hot and cold drinks and bread. Based in the former Calverley Deli, just a few doors down from the old Post Office, the cafe will be open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am to 2.30pm, then 3 to 9pm.