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Kirkstall: Abbey clean-up marks World Rivers Day

westleedslife - September 29, 2020 0

Volunteers help clean-up the riverbank at Kirkstall Abbey to mark World Rivers Day. World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways which highlights...

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September Kirkstall Deli Market cancelled

westleedslife - September 27, 2020 0

This weekend's Kirkstall Deli Market has been cancelled due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The weekend-long event, held monthly in the grounds of...

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Work starts on River Aire fish passes at Armley and Newlay

westleedslife - August 9, 2020 0

Work has started to install fish passes on two weirs in West Leeds, as part of a multi-million project to allow salmon to swim...

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Water rescue teams called to Kirkstall Abbey to help woman

westleedslife - July 29, 2020 0

Water rescue teams were called to Kirkstall Abbey after a woman fell into the River Aire today. Members of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service...

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Kirkstall: Breathtaking drone footage captures River Aire fish pass work

westleedslife - June 21, 2020 0

New aerial footage has shown how work has been progressing on installing a new fish pass on the River Aire near Kirkstall Abbey. The footage...

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In photos: River Aire fish pass work at Kirkstall Abbey

westleedslife - May 19, 2020 0

Have you been wondering what all the work and noise is about on the River Aire at Kirkstall recently? Work is continuing to gather pace...

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How these amazing illustrations of Kirkstall were created

westleedslife - May 11, 2020 1

Local photographer and artist, Mindy Goose, writes for West Leeds Dispatch about her illustrations of Kirkstall. In August 2019, I bought a new iPad. I...

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Abbey Dash 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

westleedslife - May 11, 2020 0

Organisers of this year's Age UK Abbey Dash have cancelled this year's event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, which draws thousands of people...

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2020 Kirkstall Festival Cancelled: 40th Kirkstall Festival Happening in 2021

westleedslife - March 20, 2020 0

The Kirkstall Festival is the biggest volunteer run event in West Leeds but like so many events this year it will be having...

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Meeting will discuss Kirkstall Abbey path changes

westleedslife - January 30, 2020 0

Changes to plans for a pedestrian and cycle path linking Kirkstall Abbey grounds to woods near Kirkstall Forge have been met with local concern....

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130-year-old selfie recreated at Kirkstall Abbey

westleedslife - January 15, 2020 0

A historic photo thought to be one of the world’s oldest selfies has been recreated more than 130 years after it was first captured...

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Free family festive fun at Kirkstall Abbey

westleedslife - December 28, 2019 0

Santa, his elves and reindeer have been busy delivering Christmas presents to all the good children around Leeds and now they’re tired - so...