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September 2017
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza 2017
Rev up your engines and come down to Otley to have a blowout at the annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Held every September on fields on Pool Road, there are more than 500 vehicles on display, from push bikes to huge steam engines. Thanks to bags of entertainment, children’s attractions and stalls, it is one of the most popular events in…
Find out more »March 2018
Newby Hall Opening Day 2018
The 2018 season opens at Newby Hall on Friday 30th March, just in time for Easter Family Fun! The Royal Scot at Newby Hall The Gardens, Adventure Playground, Dollshouse Exhibition, The Bear House, Miniature Train and Hall will all be open for you to explore and enjoy. The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be there as the…
Find out more »June 2018
Armed Forces Day
Leeds Armed Forces Day is back for 2018 and ready to celebrate with an exciting, brand new style.The event is part of a national day celebrating the courage and contribution of the United Kingdom's Armed Forces past and present. Join us on Briggate for Leeds Armed Forces Day 2018 to celebrate and give thanks to the Armed Forces Community Leeds…
Find out more »Garforth & District Gala
We are returning to Garforth & District Gala this weekend. The event is an annual summer gala organised by Garforth and District Lions. Attended by upwards of 4000 people the gala has a fun fair, car boot, music arena, bar, events arena, parade and many stalls. City of Leeds Pipeband in the arena
Find out more »July 2018
East Morton Gala
Always a great event and a firm family favourite, the East Morton Gala is a mixture of entertainment, stalls, good food, great cakes and bagpipes*. The City of Leeds Pipe Band will be in attendance, taking part in the parade and doing a turn in the arena. *Not the official words of the organiser!
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival
The 2018 Kirkstall Festival will take place on Saturday 14th July in the picturesque grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey. The Festival is probably the largest community festival in Leeds run entirely by volunteers. Last year attracted around 25,000 people. It is not a Rock Festival, or a County Show, but an event that will entertain people of all…
Find out more »September 2018
Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Rev up your engines and come down to Otley to have a blowout at the annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Held every September on fields on Pool Road, there are more than 500 vehicles on display, from push bikes to huge steam engines. Thanks to bags of entertainment, children’s attractions and stalls, it is one of the most popular events in…
Find out more »October 2018
FAREWELL ALAN PEGLER – Flying Scotsman
This very special trip has been organised as a final journey to honour Alan Pegler, the man who bought Flying Scotsman from British Railways and saved her from the scrapyard. The loco with which he will forever be associated, is taking the trip from London to York and as Alan requested, his ashes will be scattered in the firebox as…
Find out more »November 2018
Festival of Remembrance
The City of Leeds Pipe Band and Masterworks Choral will be special guests for an event being hosted by Leeds Male Voice Choir, perform songs of remembrance the evening before Remembrance Sunday in support of the Royal British Legion. Featuring some of the finest musical talents in the city the Festival of Remembrance will include a range of poignant music including…
Find out more »Battles O’er – A Nations Tribute
Pipers from the City of Leeds Pipe Band will be taking part in the first element of a Day of Commemorative Events, running from 06:00 to 19:05, will mark the Centenary of the end of the First World War and pay tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle, including those on the home front who struggled amidst pain…
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