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Kirkstall Festival 2010

Don't forget to submit your photos (see below) to be part of the festival history.

Photographs of the Festival:

John Compton
Michelle Glover
Claire Cliff
Ken Stratford
Simon Cliff (on Flickr)
Steve Harris
Steph Peart
F. Carrie Hall
Paul Dishman
Jon Eland
Ted Wilson
Brian McNea
Jeff Khan
Dawn Cobe
Nathan Strachan
David Eynori

Also photos from the YEP and The Guardian.

Copyright remains with the individual photographers and any permission to reproduce should be sought, in the first instance by contacting kirkstallfestival@virginmedia.com

Festival 30th Anniversary

Kirkstall Festival 30th Anniversary – Call for photographers
Date: Saturday 10 July 2010, 11am – 6pm
Venue: Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds. LS5 3EH.

In association with Leeds Photographers’ Collective - Exposure Leeds, Kirkstall Valley Community Association is inviting photographers to record the Festival to mark its 30th Anniversary, with everyone being welcome to take part, particularly from within the Kirkstall community.

The images will be used in the following ways:
• In a special section in the Autumn issue of ‘Kirkstall Matters’ and on the Kirkstall Community website.
• On display in a special exhibition at ESA Patrick Studios on 29 July 2010.
• Be part of a photo-book documenting the event, with the aim of locating a copies at the local library and the Abbey House Museum.

In addition, a judging Panel will make a selection of ‘Best in Show’ entries, with recognition being awarded in the evening event on 29 July.

Submission guidelines:
- Digital image submission ONLY
- Indicative themes to help participants - People / Place / Performance / Participation / Procession. These are not exclusive however.

To enter please contact: kirkstallfestival@virginmedia.com or ring Ken Stratford on 0113 275 5413 (evening or weekend) or 0113 248 0040 daytime.

KIRKSTALL FESTIVAL 2010

Kirkstall Festival.

Saturday 10th July.

Kirkstall Abbey Park.

11am to 5pm

Live Music at Kirkstall Abbey

Come along and enjoy music in the cloisters for free.
Why not bring a picnic?
6th June, between 2-4pm
Jess Taylor
Classical acepella
13th June, 2-3pm
Stephanie Smith, Soprano
Adam Marshall, Tenor
Andrew Slaven, Classical
Guitarist
13th June, 3-4pm
Horsforth Music Centre
Acapella Group

Performances are free. Entrance to
Abbey and Visitor Centre is free.
Kirkstall Abbey Visitor Centre, Kirkstall,
Leeds, LS5 3EH. Tel: (0113) 2305492.
Fax: (0113) 2305499
Email:kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

A65 Quality Bus Scheme

Two public exhibitions are to be held, one at each end of the scheme, where residents and businesses are invited to attend to view the plans and ask questions about the construction. The dates and venues are:

Tuesday 25th May 2010 between 3.00 pm and 8.00 pm
at the Milford Social Club on Beecroft Street, Leeds LS5 3AS

Wednesday 26th May 2010 between 3.00 pm and 8.00 pm
at the Burley Sports Bar on Burley Road, Leeds LS4 2ET

For more information see the A65 ABS website.

History of De Lacy Mount

On our Discussion Board we have posted a number of articles about the history of De Lacy Mount by Mike Harwood.

Our Discussion Board has a section for local history as well as places to discuss current issues and promote local events.

There is a posting of a full history, a briefer summary as well as an article about the street at the time of the 1911 census.

To read the history of De Lacy Mount with photographs and illustrations, click here.

Gerard Roe

It is with sadness I have to report the death of a friend of Kirkstall Online, Gerard Roe.

Gerard was a strong supporter of the local community and was an early supporter of the work of Kirkstall Online.

He died on 27th April 2010, aged 57.

His funeral service and cremation will be at Rawdon Crematorium on Friday, May 14th at 1 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations to The Parkinsons Society may be made at the service.

Treasures Revealed in Leeds

2nd – 9th May 2010
As in previous years, St Stephen’s will be hosting a
Gala Concert to end the above event
This will be held in Church on Saturday 8th May at 7.30 pm,
when proceeds will be for our Church funds
Artistes from English Opera and Opera North
DEBORAH DALES – Soprano
JOANNA GAMBLE – Mezzo Soprano
GRAHAM COATMAN – Accompanist
will present an evening of varied music
Tickets available from Kenneth Endersby 267 7775 - £6 including refreshments or at the door
ALL WELCOME – PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW

Free Photography Workshops at the Abbey

Three workshops Leeds Museum Service are holding at Kirkstall Abbey.

Working with a contemporary artist, take a new photographic look at Kirkstall Abbey. Using our watercolour collection as inspiration, learn new tips and processes for developing your photography skills.

Discover interesting ways to present your work, with a chance to show case your photographs on our new interactive table.

Workshops are free of charge and include lunch and refreshments.

Please bring your own camera equipment, booking is essential.

Dates: Thursday 25th February, Thursday 4th March and Thursday 11th March.
Times: 10am - 3pm
Location: Kirkstall Abbey

To reserve your place please call: 0113 230 5492 or email Lindsey.Green@leeds.gov.uk

Kirkstall Festival 2010

This year the Kirkstall Festival will be Saturday 10th July 2010.

Post questions on our discussion board