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2026-05-25 Quiz Night |
Thursday night is Quiz Night at Sherburn White Rose Sports Club. It starts at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. |
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2026-05-25 New Manager |
Laura Ramsey has been appointed as the new manager at the Arabian Horse in Aberford. |
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2026-05-24 Quiz Night |
Wednesday night is Quiz Night at the Arabian Horse in Aberford. The quiz starts at 8pm. |
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2026-05-24 Dance Company Show |
The next Bethany Lauren Dance Company show at the Eversley Park Centre, Sherburn is June 12th and 13th, both shows 7pm. Tickets available to the general public, adults ?8, children ?5. A range of singing, dancing, acting, cheerleading and acrobatics will be showcased. |
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2026-05-23 Games Evening |
There is a Games Evening every Tuesday at 6pm at Sherburn White Rose Sports Club. Everyone is welcome. |
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2026-05-23 Classic Car Meeting |
There is a Classic Car Meeting at the Maltings Tea Room South Milford on Saturday 23rd May from 9am, organised by Unofficial Yorkshire Classic Cars |
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2026-05-22 Meet Keir |
Local MP Keir Mather will be in Kippax on Tuesday 26th May and will meet people without an appointment between 2.30 and 4pm. Email keir.mather.mp @parliament.uk for more details if you wish to come along. |
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2026-05-22 Beastly Bugs |
Come along to RSPB Fairburn Ings on Tuesday 26th May for a Beastly Bugs Drop-in Session. This FREE drop-in session runs from 11:00-13:00 - no booking needed. Meet at the picnic area to pick up your bug hunting equipment and make your very own bug hotel to take home. Aimed at ages 3-11, please dress appropriately for the weather. |
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2026-05-21 Knit and Natter |
There is a Knit and Natter at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 21st May from 2 to 4pm Everyone is welcome. Tea/coffee and cake ?2. |
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2026-05-21 Fruit and Veg Show |
Kippax open fruit and vegetable show takes place on Saturday 29th August at 1pm. Coffee, tea and cake will be on sale as well as a raffle and a tombola. Contestants must drop off their entries between 8.30am and 10.30am on the day. All entries are 50p to enter. |
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2026-05-20 G-Fest |
G-Fest takes place at Glebelands on 18th July from 11am to 10pm. Tickets start from ?10 for children, ?20 for adults and other concessions available. Under 3?s are free. |
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2026-05-20 Police and Communities Together |
Garforth and Swillington Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Police and Communities Together meeting on Wednesday 17th June from 6pm to 7pm at St Mary?s Church Parish Centre, Garforth. Come along and have your say about how your neighbourhood is policed. |
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2026-05-19 Hamnet |
Sherburn Cinema is showing Hamnet on Friday 12th June at 7pm. Doors open at 630pm. Tickets are ?6 from ticketsource.com. Refreshments are available. |
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2026-05-19 Strawberry Season |
Annabel?s Deliciously British Pop-Up Shop opens again on Friday 22nd May. It will be open every Friday from 10am to 5pm until September selling fresh British strawberries, fresh raspberries (from June), jams, chutneys, honey and cheese. The shop is located off the A642 as you enter Garforth from Junction 47 of the M1. Parking and picnic benches are available. |
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2026-05-18 Breeze in the Park |
Breeze in the Park takes place on 2nd August from noon to 4pm on 2nd August at Glebelands. |
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2026-05-18 The Big Lunch |
Incredible Edible Garforth have announced their upcoming free summer event for the local community. The Big Lunch takes place from 11.30am-1.30pm on 6th June, the event, at the Garforth Community Wildlife Area on Oak Grove includes music, lawn games and stalls |
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2026-05-17 New Sponsor Announced |
My Girl Friday Cleaning and Home Care Services are the new sponsors of Kippax Welfare Rugby League Girls U12's. |
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2026-05-17 Gaping Goose Mini Festival |
The Gaping Goose is holding their annual Mini Festival on Saturday 23rd May from noon to 4.30pmin aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Admission is free. |
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2026-05-16 New Peace Flame |
On the 9th anniversary of the Garforth Peace Flame, Tuesday, 28th April, the new Peace Flame monument was unveiled by the Garforth Peace Project |
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2026-05-16 Community Gardening |
Incredible Edible Garforth invite you to take part in community gardening from 10am to noon on 17th May at the Garforth Community Wildlife Area on Oak Grove. All welcome. |
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2026-05-15 Summer Fair |
There are still some limited slots left for stall holders and food trucks at the Aberford PTA Summer Fair 2026 on Saturday 4th July 2026 at Aberford Albion FC. Email aberfordpta@ aberfordceprimary.org.uk for more information. |
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2026-05-15 Car Boot Sale |
There is an Elmet Lions car boot sale at Millford Plants Gardening Centre in South Milford on Sunday 31st May from 8am. ?10 to sell but strictly no plants or food to be sold |
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2026-05-14 Steve Holbrook |
Spend an Evening with Steve Holbrook, spiritual medium, at the Old Girls School Community Centre on Friday 5th June. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are ?15 from ticketsource.com |
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2026-05-14 Great Selby Bike Ride |
Sherburn co-op have donated bottled water to Elmet Lions for the Great Selby Bike Ride which takes place on Sunday 17th May. The ride starts and finishes at Barlby High School. Elmet Lions will organise the route, the marshals, the refreshments, First Aid ? and collect the money from the entry fees to give back to the community. |
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2026-05-13 1940?s Weekend |
Lotherton Hall?s annual 1940?s themed weekend takes place on Saturday 20th June from 10am to 4pm. Live performers Marina May and Luka Watabe will take you through the songs of the era. |
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2026-05-13 Kippax Gala |
Kippax Gala takes place on Saturday 6th June at Kippax Welfare Sports Ground from 11am to 5pm |
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2026-05-12 Summer Fair |
Strawberry Fields primary school?s Summer Fair takes place on Friday 10th July from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. |
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2026-05-12 Aberford Authors Meeting |
The next meeting of Aberford Authors is at the Arabian Horse public house on Tuesday 12th May from 7pm to 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome, just come along. |
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2026-05-11 Volunteers Wanted |
RSPB St Aidan's are looking for Car Park Volunteers to help manage parking safely and efficiently, guide visitors to available spaces, and support with car park payments. |
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2026-05-11 School of Rock |
St Mary?s Youth Theatre present School of Rock The Musical at Garforth Miners Welfare Hall on Thurday 11th June to Saturday 13th June. Performances are at 7.15pm. There is also a Saturday matinee at 3pm. Tickets are 12 pounds from ticketsource.com |
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2026-05-10 Ladies Football |
Garforth Rangers U18 Ladies football team are looking for new players for next season. For more information call 07846 836353. |
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2026-05-10 Plant Sale |
Milford Hedgehogs are holding a fundraising plant sale at Teasel Barn in South Milford on Sunday 10th May from 11am. |
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2026-05-09 Election Result Garforth and Swillington |
The result of the 2026 election for Garforth and Swillington ward was a victory for sitting Councillor Mark Dobson for Garforth and Swillington Independents with 5,007 votes followed by David Butterfield for Reform on 1, 582 votes. Turnout was 48.8 percent. |
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2026-05-09 Election Result Kippax and Methley |
The result of the 2026 election for Kippax and Methley ward was a victory for sitting Councillor Mary Harland for Labour with 3,336 votes followed by Christopher Weightman for Reform on 3,038 votes. Turnout was 44.4 percent. |
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2026-05-08 Sherburn U3A |
For just ?10 a year and a one-off joining fee of ?5 join Sherburn U3A and enjoy 40 interest groups. Come to one of the Monthly Meetings to see what they have to offer. They meet on the third Thursday of every month at 2pm at the Eversley Centre, usually with a guest speaker. |
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2026-05-08 Northern Alfa Day |
Come along to Lotherton Hall on Sunday 14th June from 10am to 4pm for the muchR09;anticipated return of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and their Northern Alfa Day. Included with general admission and hosted in our event field, this special gathering brings together multiple generations of Alfa Romeos and their passionate owners. |
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2026-05-07 Games Evening |
Sherburn White Rose Sports Club host a Games Evening from 6pm every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome. |
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2026-05-07 Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund |
Applications for the current round of grants of up to ?3,000 from the Hook Moor Wind Farm Community Fund must be submitted by 31st May. For more information email info@pointnorth.org.uk or ring 0191 378 6340 |
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2026-05-06 Car Boot Sale |
There is a car boot sale at Millford Plants Gardening Centre in South Milford on Sunday 10th May from 8am. ?10 to sell but strictly no plants or food to be sold |
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2026-05-06 Big Parish Quiz |
Come and enjoy an evening of quizzing at All Saints Church Hall Sherburn on Saturday 9th May at 7pm. Tickets are ?10 including pie and peas supper. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Call 07775 868189 for tickets. |
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2026-05-05 Photos Wanted |
Kippax Parish Council are looking for photos of past and present Kippax that they can add to their new and improved website. If you do have any, please can you email them to darren.martin@ kippax-pc.gov.uk |
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2026-05-05 Peckfield Mining Disaster |
Thursday April 30th was the 130th anniversary of the Peckfield Mining Disaster. There was a memorial in St Mary the Virgin, Micklefield churchyard where many of the victims are buried. There was also a Said Eucharist on Wednesday 29th April at 9.30am for the 63 victims. |
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2026-05-04 Volsung Vikings |
Come along to Lotherton Hall on Saturday 6th June and Sunday 7th June for a weekend of Viking-themed activities, with living encampments, thrilling battle performances, kids? activities and lots of fun. Dress up and get involved. |
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2026-05-04 For the Love of the Game |
A fascinating new documentary by Norde Polar Films, called For the Love of the Game, is available on YouTube. It follows the behind the scenes work at Garforth Town, a non-league football club 7 leagues below the Premiere League. |
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2026-05-03 Bank Holiday Monday Mooch |
There is a Bank Holiday Monday walk to see the beautiful blue bells, in woodland east Leeds, meeting at the village Hall in Great Preston at noon. |
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2026-05-03 Food Bank Collection |
There will be a collection in the car park of St Mary?s Garforth between 2pm and 3pm on 11th May. Alternatively, contributions can be left in the box in the link at any time. As always, any contributions are gratefully received. |
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2026-05-02 BBQ |
There will be a bank holiday BBQ Party at the Legion in Kippax this Sunday 3rd May from 1pm. |
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2026-05-02 Blue Tokens |
Kippax Parish Council are asking Tesco shoppers to support Kippax Community Pantry by giving them blue tokens when they shop in the local stores. If they get most tokens they will win ?1500 from the Tesco scheme. |
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2026-05-01 Garforth Beer Festival |
This year?s Lions Garforth Beer Festival takes place on 11th July from noon to 9pm at Garforth Country Club. Tickets are ?10 from Garforth Country Club, Central Fisheries Garforth, Gaping Goose or Hillton's Fish and Chip Shop |
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2026-05-01 Neighbourhood Police Drop-in Session |
The local neighbourhood policing team will be in Sherburn and villages community library on Thursday 28th May from 2 to 3pm. Feel free to pop-in to raise any questions or concerns. |
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2026-04-30 Sherburn Gala |
The 50th Annual Sherburn in Elmet Gala takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at Eversley Park field. Family fun, entertainment, performances, singers, dancers, stalls, food, a climbing wall, dog show, music, the new Fun zone , parade through the village and so much more. |
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2026-04-30 Repair Cafe |
The next Repair Caf? takes place on Sunday 3rd May, from 2 to 4pm at the Miners Welfare Hall. Refreshments are available. |
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2026-04-29 Country Night |
The Rockingham Arms in Towton is holding a Country Night on Saturday 9th May from 5pm to midnight. Tickets are ?25 including an American style buffet at 6.30pm. Cowboy hats and fancy dress welcome. |
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2026-04-29 Garforth Town Community Series 4 |
Garforth Town are hosting 4 evenings of community football at their stadium on 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th April. The next games on 30th April are Rangers U10 Girls vs Leeds Academy ko 6pm and Garforth Rangers U16 Boys vs Tingley ko 7pm. Entry is free. The clubhouse bar will be open. |
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2026-04-28 Players Wanted |
Kippax Welfare U13's greens are looking for new players. We are a lower division team and play in the Garforth Sunday League. If you are new to football or looking for a new team for next season come along on Wednesday to training to see what you think. We also have a friendly on Sunday. |
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2026-04-28 Funding for High Street |
Sherburn in Elmet Town Council has successfully secured ?41,976 from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (Y&NYCA)?s Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. The grant will support an ambitious new project to deliver a year-round programme of events and markets at the heart of the High Street. |
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2026-04-27 Great Preston Car Boot Sale |
There is a Car Boot Sale organised by Great Preston School PTA on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May from 10am to 2pm in the school playground. Pitches are ?10. |
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2026-04-27 Garforth Town Community Series 3 |
Garforth Town are hosting 4 evenings of community football at their stadium on 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th April. The next games on 28th April are Garforth Rangers U12 Girls vs Garforth Villa U12 Girls ko 6pm and Garforth Rangers Women vs Garforth Villa Women ko 7pm. Entry is free. The clubhouse bar will be open. |
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2026-04-26 Garforth Postal Delivery Office Changes |
Due to essential improvement works at the Garforth Delivery Office, from Monday, 27 April the opening times for the Customer Service Point will be temporarily changing to: Monday - Friday: 4 pm - 6 pm, Saturday: 2 pm - 6 pm. |
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2026-04-26 Blyth Town 2-4 Garforth Town |
A dramatic final day full of twists and turns ended with relegation for Blyth Town. Owen Marshall scored for Garforth after just two minutes. Cameron Gascoigne restored parity to keep it level at half time. Garforth subs Luke Aldrich and Daniel Ramsden netted late on. Adam Johnsons? added time goal made it briefly interesting, before Steven Jeff compounded Blyths? fate with a goal just before the final whistle. Garforth finished ninth in the league with 55 points. |
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2026-04-25 Final Game |
Garforth Town play their final game of the season away to Blyth Town on Saturday 25th April at 3pm. A supporters coach leaves Garforth Town clubhouse at 11am. Tickets are ?20. U16s must be accompanied by an adult. |
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2026-04-25 Fundraising Concert |
Garforth Peace Project are holding a fundraising concert at Barley Hill Working Men?s Club on Saturday 25th April at 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Garforth Community Choir and Garforth Ukelele Players will be performing. Tickets available on the door |
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2026-04-24 North of England Pipe Band Competition |
Lotherton Hall is hosting the North of England Pipe Band Competition on Sunday 24th May from 10am to 5pm. Audiences can look forward to a spineR09;tingling showcase of musical skill, precision, and showmanship, with competing bands performing in full Highland dress. |
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2026-04-24 Distinguished Gentleman?s Ride 2026 |
The Distinguished Gentleman?s Ride will leave Garforth Town Football Club at around 12pm on Sunday 17th May. The event supports the Movember Foundation, raising funds for men?s mental health and prostate cancer. The event opens at 10am to look at the classic motorcycles taking part. |
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2026-04-23 Community Band |
South Leeds Community Band will be playing at Lotherton hall on Saturday 2nd May from 10.30 to 3.30pm creating a musical ambience alongside the shopping experience of the Monthly Market which is also taking place. |
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2026-04-23 Garforth Town Community Series 2 |
Garforth Town are hosting 4 evenings of community football at their stadium on 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th April. The next game on 23rd April is Garforth Rangers U14 vs Garforth Villa U14 ko 7pm. Entry is free. The clubhouse bar will be open. |
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2026-04-22 Garforth Town 2 Silsden 2 |
Two goals from Charlie Marshall on Saturday took him into double figures for the season and also earned him the Tudor Property man of the match. Ninety minutes worth of excitement was crammed into the first half of an enthralling end of season encounter. |
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2026-04-22 Rubbish Idea |
A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire?s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) and ensure the service is used fairly by residents will go live later this month. From Monday, 27th April, residents will need to register their name, address and vehicle before visiting any of the county?s 20 HWRCs. Registration is free, takes a couple of minutes, and lasts for three years. |
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2026-04-21 Fund Raiser |
Great Preston Cricket Club are holding a Darts fundraiser at the Commercial Inn Kippax on Thursday 7th May from 7pm. Tickets are ?5 including food. All monies raised go to the cricket club. |
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2026-04-21 Garforth Town Community Series |
Garforth Town are hosting 4 evenings of community football at their stadium on 21st, 23rd, 28th and 30th April. The first game on 21st April is Garforth Villa U18 vs Church Fenton ko 7pm. Entry is free. The clubhouse bar will be open. |
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2026-04-20 The Sound of Musicals |
This year Garforth Musical Society are 80 years old. To celebrate they are performing The Sound of Musicals at the Garforth Welfare Hall from Wednesday 29th April to Saturday 2nd May at 7.15 pm and a Matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm. Tickets are ?12 and are available from SPT Uniform shop in Main Street. Come along for an evening of song and story. |
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2026-04-20 Now Then! |
The Now Then! festival in Sherburn-in-Elmet will take place from 1?6pm at Eversley Park on Sunday, 14th June 2026. The festival is FREE and no booking is required ? just turn up and have fun! |
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2026-04-19 Clothing Bank |
Garforth Lions will be at Ninelands Primary School on Wednesday 22nd April from 3.30pm in the playground ready to accept unwanted wardrobe items for The Clothing Bank. |
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2026-04-19 Kippax Meeting |
Kippax Annual Village Meeting will take place at Kippax Methodist Church on Thursday 23rd April at 7pm.Come and chat to local groups from 615pm. |
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2026-04-18 Windfarm Community Fund |
Grants are available from Hook Moor Windfarm Community Fund. This is for grants that benefit the people of Micklefield and Aberford there is over ?20.000 in the fund as it is under subscribed (not enough people/groups applying). There are 2 grants to apply for one for up to ?1000 and the other for up to ?3000 but in special circumstances more has been awarded. |
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2026-04-18 Kippax and Methley Election |
The candidates for the Kippax and Methley Ward election on 7th May are as follows: Mary Elizabeth Harland Labour, Thomas Leadley Liberal Democrat, Connor Mulhall Conservative, Andy Phillips Green Party and Chris Weightman Reform UK. |
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2026-04-17 Garforth in Bloom |
Are you interested in gardening and making Garforth look very welcoming? Garforth in Bloom meets on the second Monday of the month at Barleyhill Working Men?s Club at 7.30pm. New members are very welcome. |
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2026-04-17 Festival Tickets |
Aberford Paish Council have announced that application forms for tickets for this year?s festival will be available from 20th April 2026. |
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2026-04-16 Police Drop In |
Sherburn local neighbourhood policing team will be in the community library on Thursday 16th April from 4-5pm and Thursday 28th May from 2-3pm. Feel free to pop-in to raise any questions or concerns. |
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2026-04-16 Blyth Spartans 0 Garforth 0 |
No goals but a point nonetheless against a side unbeaten in their previous six home matches. Miners play their final home game next Saturday against neighbours Silsden (kick-off 3pm). |
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2026-04-15 Pebble Painting |
There is a Pebble Painting Workshop at Bowers Allerton Hall on 15th April from 10am to noon. It is for ages 4+ and costs just ?2 |
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2026-04-15 New Pedestrian Crossing |
Due to the Closure of the Ridge Road and the resulting traffic increase in Micklefield a new temporary pedestrian crossing has been installed at Micklefield Primary School. Additional traffic lights will also be installed at the school?s car park entrance to help drivers leaving the car park. |
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2026-04-14 Cook Vacancy |
The Arabian Horse in Aberford is looking for a full time cook. Must be able to work weekends. Immediate start. Submit your CV if interested. |
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2026-04-14 Open Gardens |
Micklefield in Bloom and St Marys are hosting Open Gardens in Micklefield on the weekend on 13th and 14th June and are looking for residents with gardens that they are willing to open up to the public on one or both afternoons. Call 07793 123887 or 07535 756745. All monies raised will go to Alzheimer?s Society and Martin House hospice. |
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2026-04-13 A Novel Way to Murder |
Kippax Dramatic Society present A Novel Way to Murder at St Marys Church Hall Kippax on Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm. Tickets are 15 pounds including a traditional pie and peas supper followed by pudding. Please note that this is a bring-your-own-drinks event, tickets from eventbookings.com. |
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2026-04-13 GCA AGM |
Garforth Community Association are holding their Annual General Meeting at the Welfare Hall on Monday 13th April at 7.30pm All are welcome. |
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2026-04-12 Garforth Beer Festival |
Tickets are now on sale for Garforth Beer Festival on Saturday 11th July at Garforth Country Club. The event runs from noon to 9pm. Tickets are 10 pounds from Garforth Country Club, Gaping Goose, Central Fisheries Garforth and Hilton?s Fish and Chips. Must be 18+. |
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2026-04-12 The Billywoods Chronicles: The Panacea |
Author Caroline Jones, originally from Kippax but now living in Australia has written a fantasy novel called The Billywoods Chronicles: The Panacea. It is inspired by the Billywoods, Townclose Hills nature reserve, where she used to play as a young child. The book, published by Hawkeye Publishing, will be available from 17th May. |
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2026-04-11 Spring Fair |
Bowers Allerton Trust are holding a Spring Fair on Sunday 19th April from 10am to 2pm |
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2026-04-11 Candidates for Garforth and Swillington Ward |
The list of candidates for the Garforth and Swillington ward in May is as follows: Peter Bentley Conservative, Alexander James Bull Green Party, David Ian Butterfield Reform UK, Mark David Dobson Garforth and Swillington Independents, David Patrick Nagle Labour and Rebecca Cecilia Phillips Liberal Democrats. |
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2026-04-10 80?s Night |
There is an 80s night starring singer duo ?80s 2 Nite? on 18th April at Barleyhill Working Men?s Club. Tickets are ?10 each |
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2026-04-10 Litter Pick |
RSPB St Aidans is holding a Community Litter Pick on Sunday 12th April. Everyone welcome, no booking needed, just come along. All equipment provided. Meet outside the Little Owl Cafe just before 10:00am. |
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2026-04-09 Want to Try Bowls? |
Kippax Bowling Club EST 1928 are looking for new and experienced bowlers to join them for 2026 and beyond. Fancy giving crown green bowling a go? Contact the club via their facebook page. |
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2026-04-09 U3a Chess Group |
The U3a Chess Group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Garforth Library. It is open to retired people. All abilities welcome. |
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2026-04-08 Rattlesnake Shake |
Southern Roadhouse Rock Band Rattlesnake Shake are performing at the commercial Inn, Kippax on Saturday 11th April from 9pm. |
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2026-04-08 Garforth Town 0-1 Pontefract Collieries |
Garforth suffered a third 1-0 defeat in a row in their Easter Monday derby in front of a crowd of over 600. A second half header was enough to win it. Rinor Ejupi almost snatched an equaliser in the 90th minute, only to see his fierce free kick tipped over the bar. |
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2026-04-07 Car Boot Success |
Garforth and District Lions Club raised ?267 at their Easter Sunday Car boot event. |
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2026-04-07 Garforth Feastival Cancelled for Ever |
Another of Garforth?s annual community events has disappeared. This year?s Feastival has been cancelled after the General Manager of Scott Hall and Garforth Leisure Centres overturned the decision to allow Feastival to proceed during the Leisure Centre?s opening hours. Without a venue, Feastival organisers feel they can no longer provide this free event going forward. This cancellation follows on from the disappearance of the annual community Bonfire and Firework Display. |
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2026-04-06 Car Wash Success |
The recent charity car wash at Garforth Fire Station raised a magnificent ?1,136 for the Firefighters charity. |
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2026-04-06 Bishop Auckland 1-0 Garforth Town |
Bishop Auckland arrested a four game losing streak with a hard-fought one nil win. Wayne Whitfields? twenty five yard goal midway through the first half was a worthy winner in a game of few chances. |
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