Battling Farsley Celtic net vital win against playoff hopefuls Darlington FC

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theo williams farsley celtic darlington — Theo Williams lashes home his first goal against Darlington. Photo: John McEvoy/Leeds Shots

By John Baron

Farsley Celtic secured a vital – and impressive – win against playoff hopefuls Darlington FC last night to successfully start a run of four consecutive home games which could decide their season.

A first-half brace from loanee Theo Williams and a third from skipper Chris Atkinson saw Farsley draw level with fifth-bottom Leamington and improve their chances of escaping relegation from National League North.

Celts boss Russ Wilcox said his side’s performance levels over the past 20 games had been ‘incredible’ and said last night’s impressive win against a side chasing promotion was well-deserved following Saturday’s disappointing 2-0 reverse at Buxton.

The Celts started positively, Andy Butler heading just wide of the left-hand post after four minutes, and soon after Butler was again denied – this time by Alex Purver’s clearance off the line.

Farsley’s dominance paid off after 11 minutes. The visitors gave the ball away in midfield and Kian Scales played a perfectly weighted through-ball to the pacy Theo Williams, who made no mistake one on one with the keeper.

Frank Mulhern celebrates the opening goal with scorer Theo Williams. Photo: John McEvoy

The home side suffered a blow when midfielder Bobby Johnson hobbled off with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury after 20 minutes.

The visitors slowly worked their way back into the game which led to a couple of half chances.

Their pressure almost paid off when Felix laid off a long ball for Hazel to run into the area, but his shot came back off the inside of the post and bobbled away to safety.

The Celts managed to weather that period, and then struck again to make it 2-0 just before the interval.

Carlton Ubaezuonu’s effort was partly stopped by keeper Taylor, with Williams adding his second from a couple of yards out.

The Quakers nearly scored within a couple of minutes’ of the restart, when Felix crossed from the right for Hazel to head onto the roof of the net.

The second half saw Farsley defending well, limiting the visitors’ threat until Purver side-footed his side back into contention after the ball somehow eluded everyone as it came in from the right on 68 minutes.

But Farsley regained their two-goal lead on 71 minutes, when Mulhern set up Chris Atkinson to go through and slot the ball home to Taylor’s left, much to the delight of the Farsley Celtic faithful.

Darlington threw lots of men forward in the closing stages, but The Celts’ defence stood firm for an important 3-1 win.

The referee will be reporting two incidents involving Darlington fans to the FA.

The first was after 70 minutes when a Darlington fan ran on to the pitch and joined in the celebrations of the goal. The second was after 75 minutes when Farsley goalkeeper Max Dearnley alerted the referee to objects being thrown at him, as well as being spat at. The referee stopped the game and alerted the Farsley stewards.

Darlington have condemned the incidents and launched an appeal for witnesses.

Saturday sees the Celts at home again, this time against Peterborough Sports. Kick off 3pm at The Citadel.

Match reaction

Celts’ boss Russ Wilcox said his side were worthy winners, and praised the team’s spirit:

Darlington boss Alun Armstrong said his side were ‘horrendous’ defensively and criticised a lack of desire and aggression.

Line ups

Farsley Celtic: Dearnley, Scales, Butroid, Johnson (Devine 20), Butler, Clayton, Allan, Atkinson, Ubaezuonu (sub Turner 82), Mulhern, Williams. Subs: Syers, Parkin, Muggleton.

Darlington FC: Taylor, Hedley, Sukar, Cooper, Newall (sub Howe 65), Moke (Wheater 76), Purver, Rivers, Nelson (sub Liddle 76), Felix, Hazel. Subs: Rose, Brookwell.

Attendance: 570.

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Councillors to decide Fulneck Golf Club’s bid to extend licensing hours

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City councillors will next week decide whether to approve Fulneck Golf Club‘s application to increase the hours it sells alcohol and plays music.

The Pudsey-based golf club wants to sell alcohol daily and play live and recorded music from 8am until 11pm – an increase from its current permission of starting at 11am Monday to Saturday, and 12pm on Sundays.

Premises supervisor Sean Wood says the club wants a full ‘on’ licence instead on the current ‘club’ licence’ it holds.

One letter of objection from a local resident expresses concerns about noise and states: “We do not want to deprive golf club members of a sociable drink after a game, but a full ‘on’ licence is not required for a quiet village like Fulneck. It is simply way over the top.

“We already know only too well the incessant music that blares out late into the night…. we have known many cases where it has gone on after midnight. Quite often in summer the club doors are propped open, worsening the problem.”

Leeds City Council’s environmental protection team say complaints were received last October regarding noise from functions held at Fulneck Golf Club. The case was closed in January 2023 following improvement to the noise. The team recommend outside seating areas should not be used after 10pm.

West Yorkshire Police are proposing a number of licensing conditions.

The golf club’s application states that doors are always closed for events held in the function suite to prevent noise affecting nearby householders. It also says soundproofing will be installed once the premises licence is approved.

Councillors on the licensing sub-committee will meet at Leeds Civic Hall next Tuesday, 28 March, at 10am. Documents and the full report can be read in full here.

Fulneck Golf Club dates back to 1892.

Bramley: Woman’s death ‘not believed to be suspicious’

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The death of a woman found unresponsive in her car on Warrel’s Mount in Bramley is not believed to be suspicious, police have said.

Police were called to Warrel’s Mount yesterday (Tuesday, 21 March 2023) shortly before 3.30pm amid concerns for an unresponsive woman in her car.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services attended and found a woman unresponsive and was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.

“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances, but the matter is not believed to be suspicious at this time. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”

Clean-ups help tackle litter on banks of River Aire

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Winter floods have been leaving a trail of litter along the banks of the River Aire – and a project to tidy maintain the river is appealing for help to tackle the problem

The Aire Rivers Trust is massing a team of volunteer groups for a weekend of litter picking for between May 11 and May 14 to clean up the Rivers Aire and Worth. The Our Clean River project is a chance for groups and communities to come together and work towards a healthy river network full of wildlife.

Winter rains bring debris, including tyres and traffic cones, into local becks and rivers. Add fly tipping and litter blown from nearby roads and this pollution is a major problem to the health of these waterways. It ruins their natural beauty, and increases the risk of floods as debris may block the flow of water through areas.

Last year Our Clean River saw more than 500 bags of litter, 103 tyres, and items ranging from cars to shopping trollies removed from the river and its surrounding green spaces.

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Simon Watts, operations manager for the Aire Rivers Trust, said: “Wildlife can end up entangled in litter or it breaks down and enters the food chain.”

“We want to work together to remove litter and debris before they get washed downstream or harm wildlife.”

Volunteer groups taking part include angling clubs, community groups, environmental campaigning groups, and more. These groups are spread across the whole River Aire from Skipton all the way to Leeds.

If you belong to a group who would like to join , contact volunteer@aireriverstrust.org.uk or call 01274 061902.

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Review & photos: Bombay Junction opens in Bramley and is a real treat

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March 21, 2023

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Bombay junction Bramley — Reviewer Sarah Cullingworth tries out Bombay Junction in Bramley. Photo: Simon Cullingworth

Words: Sarah Cullingworth

Photos: Simon Cullingworth

What better way to spend International Happiness Day than sampling the tasty dishes of the new local restaurant!

Bombay Junction opens on Bramley Town Street today and local residents are in for a treat.

Owners Rakesh and Pretti Patel are bringing Mumbai street food, Goan curries and Indo Chinese cuisine to West Leeds, there is something to suit every taste and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming with a family feel.

Don’t take our word for it, try it yourself you won’t be disappointed.

More details on the Bombay Junction website.

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Where to find new electric charging bays installed in West Leeds

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March 21, 2023

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Charging points: Kirkstall Abbey car park. Photo: Google

Drivers of plug-in vehicles will soon find topping up their mileage even more convenient, thanks to 24 new plug-in vehicle fast charging bays being installed in West Leeds.

A newly announced partnership between Leeds City Council and EB Charging will see 84 new ‘fast’ charging bays installed at 15 locations across the city — with the first 30 bays at six locations already live.

Each of the new bays will be easily located on services such as Plugshare or Zap-map when live.

Sites in West Leeds include:

Six at Kirkstall Abbey Car Park, Kirkstall
Six at Queens Park Car Park, Pudsey
Four at Westover View, Bramley
Eight at Rycroft Avenue, Swinnow

The council says it has selected the locations to help improve access to local vehicle chargers for residents living in parts of the city with limited off-street parking.

The new charge points will supply vehicles at a rate of up to seven kilowatts, meaning that a typical electric vehicle could fully recharge in around six hours.

Official statistics show more than 39,000 plug-in vehicles now registered in Leeds and traffic data from the local authority show that the share of fully electric vehicles on the city’s roads has doubled in the last year alone.

The council is working to improve charging infrastructure to encourage more drivers to switch to the cleaner, greener vehicles as part of its Connecting Leeds transport strategy and response to the climate emergency.

Leeds had more than 412 publicly accessible charge points as of October 2022—more than triple the amount available a year earlier. Many drivers will also have access to private charging either at home or in the workplace—often the cheapest and most convenient way to charge.

£370,000 funding for the new charge points was provided through a combination of grant funding provided by the government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and a significant contribution provided by EB Charging.

Councillor Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council’s executive member for infrastructure and climate said: “We know that access to charging, particularly for residents who don’t have off-street parking, is preventing some people from enjoying the benefits of electric vehicles. So I hope that the installation of these new charge points will make it easier for more people to make the switch.”

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Armley: Crowdfunder launched to pay for funeral of stab victim, 17

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A crowdfunder to help pay for the funeral of a 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Armley has raised more than £5,000 in less than 24 hours.

Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, known to family and friends as TJ, was stabbed and fatally wounded in the early hours of Sunday morning at a house party in Salisbury Grove, Armley.

An online crowdfunder set up by a family member to pay for the funeral has, at the time of writing, raised just over £5,000.

Donators have paid their tributes to Trust.

“Thoughts and prayers with your family and loved ones at such a heartbreaking time. Such a tragic loss and so young. My daughter attends the same college. Thinking of your family at this very sad time RIP,” one said.

Another added: “I wasn’t close to TJ but I had respect for him and I appreciate how he was always straight up with me. His death has had me thinking a lot today and I can only send love to those closest to him.”

Another simply wrote: “Such a tragic loss of a young life.”

The crowdfunder can be found here.

Notre Dame Sixth Form College, which Trust attended as a student, posted a tribute to Trust. The statement said: “It is with great sadness to report that one of our Lower Sixth students, Trust ‘TJ’ Gangata, tragically lost his life in the early hours of Sunday morning. The college community is devastated by this news and we have him, his family, and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

“Students, particularly his friends, will find this news very difficult to understand and accept. Our Achievement Tutors, Safeguarding Team, and College Counsellors are available to all who need support. The Chapel is also available for all who need a quiet space.

“Trust’s teachers described him as a “friendly, sociable, and kind student who always contributed positively in class”. Friends of Trust called him “hardworking, funny, and loyal” who was “a role model to his friends and always had a smile on his face”.

“Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of his murder, and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries.

The men – an 18-year-old man, from Huddersfield, and three men, one aged 18 and two aged 19, all from Bradford – remain in custody.

Anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Pedalbourne reference 13230154405 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat. Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Meeting will hear concerns over latest Armley Town Street off licence application

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March 21, 2023

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Twenty-five letters of objection have been submitted against an application to serve alcohol form a shop on Armley Town Street.

Mr Kaewan Salam Hamarashed wants his shop at 6-8 Town Street to sell alcohol from Monday to Saturday, 10am-12pm and Sunday 10am to 9pm.

He says he will operate CCTV and a register of customers who appear to be under the age of 18 and has reduced the number of hours he has applied for.

Councillors sitting on Leeds City Council’s licensing sub-committee will decide the application next Tuesday

But local residents, councillors and Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves have raised concerns over public nuisance, crime and disorder and public safety.

West Yorkshire Police have also objected, criticising ‘scant’ details in the application. They wrote: “The application is similar to, and in some cases, exceeds the hours of operating with a licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in the area.

“It cannot be envisaged how another similar premises operating these hours of trading would not add to the issues with regards problem street drinkers in the Armley Town Street area.”

One objector said: “We would be devastated if this application was approved. It will set things back and destroy thousands of community volunteering hours that have been contributed in order to restore Town Street’s fortunes.

“Armley needs a mix of commercial and community provision on its high street, offering the supplies and services people need to live happily and healthily. It does not need an off licence.”

The premises are located within a cumulative impact area for Armley, which means it is more difficult to get permission to sell alcohol due to anti-social behaviour.

The agenda of the meeting, to be held at Leeds Civic Hall, and all the documents associated with the application can be read in full here.

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Paul Abraham: Making every moment matter

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March 21, 2023

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paul-abraham-bramley-buffaloes — Paul Abraham, speaking at Bramley Lawn.

By Paul Abraham, of www.headingonwards.com

In our age of digital distraction and instant gratification we often fail to listen and we engage very little with our surroundings.

Because of this we let moments slip away, the cultivation and practice of being “in the present” and acknowledging the gift of every special little moment provides us with a calmness and a feeling of wellbeing.

Whether this is watching a setting sun, a start of a flower blooming, your child’s first step or the smell of your favourite perfume or aftershave, make every moment matter. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the simple things in life.

Dwell in the present. You can’t change the past or predict the future, but here in this moment all possibilities are alive.
Live as everything will happen only once. Be aware of the unique and once-in-a-lifetime nature of each of each meeting or experience.
Do something you’ve never done before. As the saying goes, you can’t do the same thing over and over again and expect different result. Give yourself over to the moment when something unknown begins to blossom within you.
Don’t postpone special points in time. Each opportunity presents itself only once. If you don’t embrace it, it’s lost forever.
Sit down quietly and observe what is going on around you. The simple act of stepping away from the daily hustle and bustle opens the door to wellbeing.
Apply mindfulness to all five senses. Train yourself in the art of listening, watching, touching, tasting and smelling to give each moment the richness of human perception.
Make every gathering a party. Don’t wait for a holiday or birthday to experience extraordinary things. With the right frame of mind, every day can be a celebration.
If you don’t like what there is, make something different. Human beings have the power to reinvent themselves as many times as it takes. If your reality is too dull and predictable, you have the opportunity to create another.
Be a hunter of special moments. As with any activity, the more you practice, the better the results will be.
To savour a moment, put your phone away. Every unrepeatable moment is a small oasis of happiness. And many oases together make an ocean of happiness.

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Sunny Bank Mills archive goes online thanks to £40,000 grant

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SBM-Archive March 23 — Members of West Leeds SILC with Sunny Bank Mills' Alison McMaster,

The historic Sunny Bank Mills Archive, one of the most significant and substantial woven textile archives in the UK, is now available on-line.

The archive, an integral part of the award-winning Farsley complex, has been transformed by a £40,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This grant has been used to work in partnership with the Post 16 department at West Leeds Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) Powerhouse in Farsley.

Heritage Director Rachel Moaby said: “We have used this collaboration, called Weaving the Web, to help to create lasting connections and exciting new projects at the archive.

“Specifically, we have been able to create a special online collection, which currently features 50 unique objects from our archive, that can now be viewed from every angle, thanks to 360 degrees photography.

“This is a most fantastic fusion of the old and the new, the past and the present, bringing our wonderful Archive to vibrant life in the 21^st century,” added Rachel.

“Overall, this generous grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has proved to be absolutely transformational for us. One of the key lessons we learned from being locked down during the global pandemic was that we needed to be much more accessible – and this grant has enabled us to do exactly that. It’s been a game-changer.”

She said out had not only benefitted the students but has also increased the knowledge of staff and volunteers at Sunny Bank Mills. “Working in tandem with West Leeds SILC’s work-related learning programme, we have built much more inclusive web design and content, helping to promote inclusivity and accessibility at the archive,” Rachel added.

“We feel this work is so important, both for us and for West Leeds SILC, whose students have a range of learning needs including Asperger’s, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome. They have really benefited from this project – as have we.”

Visit the on-line archive website here.

The Mills, which were originally built in 1829, have been in the Gaunt family for six generations and are currently owned and managed by cousins John and William. This year the Mills are celebrating 10 years of arts and culture.

The Gaunts set up Sunny Bank Mills Ltd, a not-for-profit company in 2017 to safeguard the historic textile Archive at Sunny Bank Mills and the archive has gone from strength to strength since then.

William Gaunt and Rachel Moaby with a very early calculator.

William Gaunt commented: “The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has proved transformational for the Sunny Bank Mills Archive. The grant has allowed the Archive to invest in equipment and skills to make it accessible online to not just the community from which it was borne, but to all corners of the wider community that want to see it.”

The Sunny Bank Mills Archive consists of: fabric records including over 300 guard books containing thousands of textile cuttings; 60,000 lengths of fabric; 8,000 fabric designs; 5,000 wool dyeing recipe cards; 100 leather bound ledgers and cash books; weaving looms; photographs and memorabilia and a library of mill-related books.

On the closure of a mill, the textile records are generally thrown in the skip, so much of West Yorkshire’s textile archives have been lost. The Gaunt family, however, were adamant that Sunny Bank Mills’ heritage should be preserved for future generations, so when the mill closed in 2008, all the mill records were carefully set aside.

William Gaunt added: “It is important to John and I that the Archive has a secure future beyond our lifetimes for generations to come, so The National Lottery Heritage grant has meant a great deal to us. The management, restoration, conservation, preservation, use and promotion of the Archive here is absolutely crucial.

“Thanks to The National Lottery players, this important and exciting project has helped to create lasting connections with all our community and their heritage.”

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Community share issue will back Armley affordable homes scheme

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March 20, 2023

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Mistress Lane Armley — The site of the proposed development on Mistress Lane, Armley.

By Lucy Meredith

Leeds Community Homes is planning a second community share issue very soon. The new project is called Armley Community Homes and will focus on raising funds for housing plans on Mistress Lane in Armley.

The money raised by community investors will be put directly into developing 34 new affordable and energy efficient new homes in Armley.

Armley Community Homes will be Leeds Community Homes’s flagship project as a developer of community housing. It will enable them to develop their project and support and inspire more local groups as a community partner.

In the run up to the share issue launch, they will be setting up an Armley Stakeholders group for people who are interested in getting involved or supporting the project.

Whether that be as potential residents or as a member of the wider community who has an interest in getting involved with community consultation and being part of the design process for the communal shared areas and outdoor spaces.

They are also keen to hear from people who are interested in helping to shape how the community will work.

There are also potential opportunities to evolve into the resident management association and the possibility of training and work opportunities during the build to learn new skills.

If you are interested in joining the stakeholder group or finding out more about Armley Community Homes you can complete this short form to express your interest.

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Bramley Care Bears tidy up bluebell woods’ steps

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March 20, 2023

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Volunteers tidied these steps near the Broadlea estate. Photo: Peter McDonagh

By Peter McDonagh

Volunteers from the Bramley Care Bears group were busy on the steps through Broadlea Bluebell Woods last Thursday.

The Bramley Care Bears dug out and swept the steps between Broadleas estate and Leeds and Bradford Road. It was quite a big job, but the result is a great improvement.

More details on the Care Bears’ regular clean-ups, and other activities such as garden makeovers, can be found here.