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July 2018
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…
Find out more »Remembrance Day
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will once again be joining with the Thorner & Scarcroft branch of the Royal British Legion to honour those we lost this Remembrance Day in Leeds and Yorkshire. The parade will move from the ford, at the top end of the village, at 09:50 and make its way to St Peter's for 10:00.…
Find out more »Farsley Christmas Lights
Farsley Christmas Lights will be switched on following the annual parade through the village on Wednesday, 28 November. The parade leaves Farsley Library at 6.30pm. The lights will be switched on at 7pm, followed immediately by a fireworks display. Attractions include a small fairground, Santa in his grotto and bands including Leeds Pipe Band and a jazz band. Switch on…
Find out more »December 2018
Carols for Christmas
Join us and the MacMillan Team for an evening of festive music in the beautiful setting of Leeds Minster. All funds raised from the evening will be split between Leeds Cares, Macmillan and Maggies. Tickets cost £10 and are free for under 12's.
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