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June 2023
Knaresborough Bed Race
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd. First staged in 1966, Bed Race has spawned other similar events in the USA, Germany, New Zealand and elsewhere in the UK. It is great…
Find out more »Otley Carnival
Otley’s annual Carnival is a celebration of the local community - families, schools, businesses and local organisations - all coming together for an extravaganza of family friendly fun! Now in its 41st year It is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit event and aims to raise money to support local causes and charities and is one of the town’s largest events, attracting thousands…
Find out more »Leeds Armed Forces Day
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 25th June, 11am – 4pm with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with. The Army, Navy and Air Force will all be present.…
Find out more »July 2023
Meanwood Somme Memorial
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will take part in the short parade in Meanwood from Holy Trinity down Memorial Drive to the Memorial for a service of Remembrance. "Click to view" Google Map
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival 2023
The 2023 Kirkstall Festival will take place on 8th July in the picturesque grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey, this will be the 44th annual festival, which usually attracts around 25,000 people.
Find out more »May 2024
Ilkley Carnival 2024
Looking at our participation, over the years, at @Ilkey Carnival it is hard to imagine that COVID hit 4 years ago and we were unable to play. A time which affected us all. How time flies! Fast forward to this Bank Monday, 6 May, and we shall once again be taking up the mantle and be joining in the ‘Mardi…
Find out more »The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
We are delighted to be involved again with The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday 12 May 2024 that will honour Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow MBE and help raise vital funds for those affected by motor neurone disease. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE and his fundraising efforts in…
Find out more »May 2026
Ilkley Carnival 2026
On the upcoming early May Bank Monday, 4 May, we shall be joining in the ‘Children's Books’ Parade with the many others to delight and entertain the crowds. A great, fun day out for all the family but if you are coming along, be sure to come early! It’s a busy one. The Parade starts at 11am on The Grove…
Find out more »The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
We are delighted to be involved again with The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday 10 May 2026 that will honour Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow MBE and help raise vital funds for those affected by motor neurone disease. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE and his fundraising efforts in…
Find out more »Pudsey Carnival
The band will once again be leading the carnival parade through the streets of Pudsey on Saturday, 16th May, as part of another great day of community celebration. We’re looking forward to bringing the sound of the pipes and drums to the event and joining in the atmosphere as the parade makes its way through the town. This is always…
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