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Horsforth Harriers' Apperley Bridge Canter race is nearly full!

3 weeks 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.
West Leeds: Unearthed - The Power of Gardening Community Exhibition Launch - West Leeds Dispatch

4 weeks ago | westleedsdispatch.com

Calling all gardeners, growers, and nature lovers! We are excited to announce the community launch of Unearthed, an exhibition celebrating gardening and growing developed by The British Library and showcasing […]
Calverley Millennium Way Walk celebrates its Silver Jubilee

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.
Abbey House: Children's Book Week - Singing Animal Stories - West Leeds Dispatch

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com

Join us on Friday 9 May at 11am for a singing storytelling session in Children’s Book Week. Inspired by our ‘Story Time’ exhibition and lead by the wonderful community musician […]
Petition calls for investigation over Morris Lane delays

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronA petition has been launched voicing ‘deep frustration and concern over the prolonged and unacceptable’ closure of a busy Kirkstall road. Morris Lane first closed on 9 October last year following a burst pipe which caused flooding between Abbey Walk and Hesketh Mount. Repairs were originally scheduled to be complete before Christmas, with further dates of March and then may provided by Yorkshire Water.
Anger as Morris Lane road closure to continue 'until August'

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronKirkstall councillors are ‘beyond furious’ that roadworks on a busy main road are set to continue for another three months until August. A burst pipe caused flooding on Morris Lane, between Abbey Walk and Hesketh Mount, on 9 October 2024. It was hoped that work would last around ten weeks and completed before Christmas.
New social enterprise will help prevent flooding in Leeds

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronSenior councillors are set to approve the formation of a social enterprise to help manage natural flood prevention measures in the Upper Aire catchment to prevent Leeds from flooding. The Aire Resilience Company Community Interest Company (CIC) would be a not-for-profit company wholly owned by the council but set up specifically to utilise a blend of public and private funding to deliver a catchment wide natural flood management programme.
Council set to cut Inner West Community Committee

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronCash-strapped council chiefs are set to axe the Inner West Community Committee in a bid to save money. The committee, which makes decisions about services and priorities for the local area, is made up of nine councillors – three each from the Armley, Bramley & Stanningley and Kirkstall wards. But a report to senior councillors at next week’s executive board meeting outlines proposals to reduce the number of community committees across Leeds from ten to eight.
Late heartbreak denies Farsley Celtic Radcliffe draw

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | John Baron

By John BaronOh, the agony of watching Farsley Celtic this season!The Celts looked to be heading to their first point since January after a superb 81st-minute equaliser by striker Justin Iwobi cancelled out George Glendon’s 63rd-minute opener. But Scott Duxbury’s 91st-minute header broke the hearts of the young Celts side, who slipped to their 16th straight defeat in a game again played over 70 miles away in Buxton due to ongoing pitch issues in Farsley.
Armley Gyratory flats plan approved after changes made

1 month ago | westleedsdispatch.com | Don Mort

By Don Mort, local democracy reporterA plan to build 384 flats has been allowed to proceed after the developer agreed to provide more discount homes. Councillors agreed to the scheme next to Armley Gyratory after design changes and additional green space were also added. UCR Leeds Ltd sought planning permission from Leeds City Council for the project at Wellington Road and Armley Road. A decision to allow planning permission was delayed by the City Plans Panel last month.