Pubs in Horsforth were packed to the rafters as people turned out in force to cheer Leeds United to a win against Plymouth that secured the Championship title The Old Kings Arms on Town Street held a promotion party and the cherry on the cake was Leeds United securing the title with a win away on the last day of the season Leeds United fans were joined in the Kings by local Coventry City fans who joined in the party whilst they waited for news of their own team’s fortunes In the end Coventry beat Middlesbrough in their final game and secured a place in the play offs with a view to a potential return to the Premier League: Over in the Black Bull fans also gathered in numbers to follow the game It was a nervy crowd at half time with Leeds one nil down at the break despite dominating possession But after a second half equaliser and a late winner the celebrations could officially begin At the top of Town Street at the Malt Brewhouse hundreds more gathered for the match and following celebrations Down the road in the Horsforth Hotel it was standing room only as locals gathered to cheer their team on with the celebrations continuing into the night The title celebrations continue today (Monday) with an open top bus parade in Leeds city centre Receive West Leeds Dispatch news headlines to your inbox daily Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation Horsforth group meetings are held every Monday between 7pm and 9pm at Leeds Trinity University What3Words: riders.care.locate Venues: Leeds Pudsey – G&H Offices LS28 8AD; Leeds Kirkstall – Milford Sports Club LS5 3AS & Horsforth at Leeds Trinity University For the Male who your life who may be struggling with their Mental Health Andy’s ManClub is here to help every Monday except Bank Holidays 7-9 pm  Sometimes listening and knowing you’re not the only one struggling is enough to help.At our groups there’s no pressure to talk – you can take it all at your own pace Men’s suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club has launched a new support group in Horsforth the volunteer-led sessions are held every Monday at 7pm 10 March they will be held at Leeds Trinity University on Brownberrie Lane The Annual Town Meeting for Horsforth took place at St Margaret’s Parish Centre where Katie White MP attended as a guest speaker This meeting provides a chance for Horsforth Town Council to present to the public the work they have been doing for the area as well as addressing any matters of interest or concern raised by the public Our recently elected MP Katie White provided a speech mentioning the good work the town council has been doing this year and talked of her experiences within the government and parliament since becoming an MP She also answered any queries from the people in attendance Among the people in attendance were Councillors Simon Dowling from Outer North West Neighbourhood Policing Team also gave a speech regarding the activities that the local police have been involved with this year He also answered questions raised by the people in attendance The introduction was made by the Town Council chair Cllr Simon Dowling then the minutes from the previous year were approved Katie White addressed the audience after PC Russel She mentioned the great variety of places to eat Ms White said that the community in Horsforth is “creative and thoughtful” with the events that are put on here The reason she wanted to become an MP was that she wanted to help this area with the initiatives that she can provide She grew up in this area having come from a family that has lived here for generations She feels that she is at the right age to be able to serve the constituency that she has been elected to represent Outside of the government she worked passionately for the environment and feels she can bring this to the job Is social media making the democratic system any better More details about Horsforth Town Council can be found here We’re running our next community reporters training course in Horsforth later this month – and we’d love you to join us If you’d like to get more involved in what’s going on locally our free West Leeds Dispatch community reporters’ beginners’ training course could be right up your street The friendly and informal course runs over six weekly sessions and offers a friendly and fun introduction to writing news articles taking photos and interviewing – as well as offering wider help and guidance on everything you need to know to be a community reporter We can even help with spelling and grammar two-hour sessions at Truly Scrummy on Horsforth Town Street There will be refreshments – and the course looks great on your CV as you learn transferable skills you can take into employment or studying We hope you’ll go on to contribute many articles for us They’re run by West Leeds Dispatch editor John Baron a journalist with 30 years’ experience who has worked for a variety of local newspapers as well as The Guardian.  you’ll become part of the Dispatch family of community reporters and earn a community reporters’ ‘press card’ and lanyard as well as gain increased skills and confidence 21 May (7-9pm) and runs for six sessions finishing on Wednesday 25 June. Sessions run at Truly Scrummy cafe A mosaic project for Horsforth Community Garden is beginning to move forward with the help of several other local groups Around Christmas time community garden volunteers held a mosaic design competition to provide mosaics for the garden in Horsforth Hall Park She said: “Newlaithes Schools Eco Group used our sunflower logo for their design so we’ve got a couple of panels of sunflowers including one that’s a sunflower made of carrots which is really clever “And then Arty Parkys which is the Parkinsons art group did some panels for herb beds and one of the Beaver groups did some wildlife ones so we’ve got one with a duck and a snail.  “We started them last week with help from Hyde Park Source who we paid to show us how to do things because we didn’t know what we were doing.  “They brought the materials and we funded that through a donation that we’ve had recently so we’re just carrying on with them today and once we’ve completed the design with the tiles we need to grout them and then put them on a backing board “Then we will have an occasion at the park where we will install them and unveil them and invite the groups who did the designs to come and celebrate with us.  “The competition started before Christmas and we’ve really struggled to find someone to do the workshop Last week was the first occasion when we were able to do the workshop.” which is situated in Horsforth Hall Park adjacent to the Japanese Garden was officially opened in March by Cllr Emmie Bromley (Lab West Yorkshire Police today appealed for any information relating to a teenager missing from Horsforth which which been styled in a bun with a crocodile clip She was wearing a pink sleeveless knitted summer top with diamantes dangling from the bottom blue shorts and Gucci slider sandals in black/blue flowers Any sightings or information should be reported to West Yorkshire Police on 101 The Sisters of Horsforth WI meet at Truly Scrummy on Town Street on the first Thursday of every month There are speakers on a variety of subjects all sorts of activities from knitting to wild swimming and a safe and welcoming social environment for members Jill Stocks at sistersofhorsforthwi@gmail.com A by-election could be held in Brownberrie Ward following the resignation of a town councillor in Horsforth Councillor Natalie Smith has stepped down from Horsforth Town Council – and an election could be triggered if ten people make a written request A statement by the town council this week said: “The vacancy will be filled by election if any ten local government electors for the said area submit a written request to that effect in the manner prescribed below – and if no such request is made the vacancy will be filled by the Town Council.” Any request for an election to be held to fill the vacancy must be in writing and must reach the Returning Officer Leeds LS1 1UR by no later than 23 April 2025 Horsforth town councillors will be in various locations across Horsforth over the next seven days with a mobile speed indicator After monitoring speeding on Broadway on Thursday with the device they will be using it in other speeding hotspots across Horsforth over the next week The indicator is being loaned to the town council as part of Leeds Vision Zero 2040 a strategy aiming to achieve no serious injuries or road deaths on roads in Leeds by 2040.  Councillor Helen Hayden is Leeds City Council’s executive member for infrastructure and climate The toll on victims and their loved ones is inconceivable cities are pioneering a ‘Vision Zero’ approach to road danger This is the ethical position that no one should die or suffer serious injury from using roads “Leeds is the first in West Yorkshire to adopt this and the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 is our own ambition to eliminate fatal and serious road injuries from our city within the next 18 years.” Horsforth) will be one of those doing a stint with the device over the next week He said: “I am pleased that we have a full week to use the mobile speed indicator We will be using it at known places where speeding takes place “Hopefully this will remind motorists to keep the correct speed limit.” Regarding speeding on Horsforth”s roads which has a 20MPH limit and on the route to several schools needs urgent monitoring I spoke to one motorist who couldn’t understand my frustration: ” I wasn’t speeding Carrying out speed aware monitoring will only slow motorists briefly As soon as the monitoring is gone it will be business as normal People speed past permanent monitors without consequence so do they work and speed cameras don’t catch speeding motorists The the only proper deterrent is to bring back traffic police or should I say more of them But that’s only an opinion and not the perfect solution as there are too many cars on the road it will take various methods A new retail outlet for a much-loved Leeds charity will open next month on Horsforth Town Street The new shop will be located where travel agent Althams was previously located, next door to Italian restaurant Napoli Nel Cuore, and will raise funds for the Leeds Hospital Charity Amanda Terry is the Regional Support Manager for the charity We’re a brand new charity shop that helps the Leeds Hospitals Charity We are also trying to recruit volunteers as well.” Jake Hornsby is the charity’s Director of Retail He said: “We’re extremely excited about coming to Horsforth It’s an area we know there is a lot of NHS staff in the area and we help the staff as well as the patients in the hospitals We’ve been given a very warm welcome by everyone in the area as well “What we’re trying to deliver is a great shopping experience for people as well as giving them value We want it to be a lovely place to be but you’re still going to find some bargains as well.  “We want to be able to give back to the community as well as raise money for Leeds hospitals “We’re also doing an initial promotion where anyone who comes in with a bag of donations gets twenty percent off.”  Leeds Hospital Charity raises funds to support NHS staff, patients and families and fund projects and research across the eight hospitals in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust enhancing the care already provided.  Despite the NHS being publicly funded it is subject to budget restrictions and charities such as Leeds Hospitals Charity enable the NHS to do more and pay for extras that the NHS could not ordinarily afford.  Leeds Hospitals Charity is a grant giving charity awarding grants to fund a variety of projects across Leeds Teaching Hospitals In the last five years it has awarded £33.7 million in grants to these hospitals and grants are awarded with a focus on six areas of priority: equipment Their current appeals include the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, Leeds Childrens Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre among many others A series of new ‘family hubs’ have been launched across Leeds to bring together a wide range of services for people to access help more easily Leeds City Council has launched seven new hubs to host key support organisations under one roof aiming to simplify the process for families to reach out for early help on a range of issues.  The family hubs build on the success of the council’s community hubs and will be based in Armley and Horsforth in West Leeds The revamp will see the council make savings of £750,000 and also provide a single point of contact for families with children up to the age of 18 to access guidance and advice on matters such as mental health one-to-one interventions and parenting groups They also provide support up to the age of 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) senior family help practitioners and family help workers who can deliver one-to-one support along with signposting to other services Leeds City Council’s executive member for children and families said: “Each hub has tailored support offers designed to meet the needs of that area and strengthens our ambition to support families empower individuals and foster connections to create a brighter future for every family in Leeds.”   Residents of Horsforth were invited to attend a drop in session at Crustiq on Tuesday where their queries about the proposed banking hub for the town were addressed by a team from the company behind it Representatives from Cash Access UK were on hand to answer questions from local residents local councillors and officials from local community organisations about the new facility which will be located in an as yet undecided location on Town Street Cash Access UK, the organisation behind providing the new service is a not-for-profit organisation funded by major high street banks They work to provide banking services and access to cash to communities affected by bank closures.  There are currently 128 banking hubs operating across the UK and in March of this year the organisation opened 11 of them in one day alone in various towns across the country.  The Financial Conduct Authority announced new rules regarding access to cash in September last year to ensure access to cash withdrawal and deposits Under these rules if a bank branch is due to close and it is the last bank branch in a town it cannot close until a banking hub is opened to ensure continued access to cash for banking customers within a reasonable travelling distance and ensuring communities are not left without access to cash services.  Having previously been represented by most of the major banks the number of branches has gradually dwindled to one over the past four years.  Branches of both Barclays and Santander closed within a day of each other in August 2021 with Virgin Money (formerly Yorkshire Bank) following suit in January 2022 Customers of these banks then had to travel to nearby towns or to the city centre to access a counter service or personal banking set to close in February next year the new banking hub will provide essential cash services to personal and business customers in the area.  Horsforth) filed the initial assessment for a banking hub a couple of years ago as the need for cash access became an imminent issue for the community.  “Whilst having bank branches would be better having the banking hub is a great alternative and something I’ve pushed for for years,” he said> Horsforth) also attended the drop in and passed on queries and questions from those who were unable to attend the event itself.  Jordan Reece is the Regional Manager for Cash Access UK and was on hand to answer questions at the drop in at Crustiq on Town Street “We are a not-for-profit company but we are owned and funded by ten major banks The way to think of it is all the banks are putting their money into a pot to provide banking services to communities where all the banks are shutting “Because the Halifax announced that they were closing here in Horsforth that triggered an assessment to be done for the local community which stated that Horsforth still needed access to cash and banking services which is why we are now stepping in to provide that “So the way it will work is that we will be open Monday to Friday nine till five and we have a counter service where no matter who you bank with you can pay money into your account “That counter service is run by the post office in partnership with us which is why no matter who you bank with you can go in on any day at any time “In addition we will also have a private interview room where there will also be a member of staff from a different bank in that room every day Those banks that will be there haven’t been decided yet because we’re quite early on in the process.” Jordan also mentioned the importance of the banking hub service to local business He said: “What’s vitally important as well is that small businesses can access change giving services “You’ll find across the UK there’s a lot of businesses that are now cashless and that’s not down to a desire to be cashless a lot of the time it’s the fact that they can’t pay in their takings or get their change.  “Having us available should hopefully drive people not to have to go down that route.” Speaking about when the hub would be opening Jordan said a permanent space was the goal and that there was a team from Cash Access UK actively looking for a location but that some services could be available through the post office on Town Street from next month.  “What we were looking at is a temporary banking hub in a shared space “What we are doing instead is that the post office here [on Town Street] will be what we call an enhanced post office.  “We are giving them the money to create a dedicated banking counter which will be open next month which allows all of those cash transactions to be done without having to queue with people sending parcels being able to just do banking in a local post office.  “What it won’t have is that private experience but that will be there when the hub opens up “It’s estimated there’s between five and six million people in the UK who still rely on cash for their day to day lives so that is why this service allows them to still access that.” Some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the banking hub are answered below. And you can see updates on the banking hub via the website.  Banking hubs are a shared banking space on the High Street with a counter service operated by the Post Office Customers of all major high street banks can use the facilities provided.  What services are available in a banking hub Which banks will be represented in the banking hub The specific banks who will be represented at the Horsforth banking hub will be confirmed nearer the time but at the moment the following banks are involved with supporting the hubs in the UK: Is the banking hub for personal banking only The hub is open to personal and business customers Business customers can use the counter services including deposits and withdrawals and will also have access to a change giving service Can you tell me more about the community bankers Information about which specific banks will be providing a community banker will be available nearer the time but community bankers provide a personal service in a private interview room with someone from your own bank where available to discuss more complicated banking needs Community bankers work in rotation with a different bank represented on each day of the week You will be able to speak to the community banker from your bank on the day your bank is in the hub The banks which will be represented at the hub will be decided based on market share; the five most popular banks Banking hubs are open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday Banking hubs are accessible wherever possible Free wi-fi will be available to ensure easy access to online banking services I was unable to attend the hob day in town st horsforth but am wondering how much money you can out of your account at one time At the post office the limit is £500 but at the Halifax I can take out up to £2000 If it’s the £500 it means I would after go up in a taxi every day for 4 days When Sharon and Ady Atter retired in June last year and The Regent Chippy shut its doors it’s no exaggeration to say that it left quite a hole in the Horsforth community Sharon and Ady had served the community for 17 years Many fondly remember their efforts during lockdown and their support of all community events When they finally hung up their aprons for a well-deserved rest they sought a buyer for the business who would maintain its traditional values Best friends Richard and Vicky have taken on the challenge and will take the much loved chippy into its 100th year And Richard admits to being excited but a little nervous “It’s the first time we’ve done a venture ourselves Myself and Vicky have known each other a long time When this came around it was too good an opportunity not to do It’s getting to know your customers but we’re both chatty people.” Local resident Andy was one of the first customers through the door He said: “It’s always been a great chippy so it was so sad to see it close down So when we found out it had been taken over and it was going to reopen it was brilliant.” Richard and Vicky were keen to let people know that they would be keeping things traditional “We are going to keep it a traditional fish and chip shop.We’re not adding burgers or anything like that,” Richard said “We will be using beef dripping and they’ll be proper fish and chips.” They will also be offering a gluten free option on request.  Tried some on Saturday evening … Excellent Plans to change the use of a shop into a new dentist’s surgery in Horsforth have been approved by Leeds council planners Applicant Mr P Nakeshree successfully applied to change the use of J F McColls The business is currently a stationery and computer supplies retailer also known as a Lawful Development Certificate is a formal decision from the local planning authority confirming that an existing or proposed use or development is lawful for planning purposes Leeds council’s decision can be found here Horsforth Town Council has been awarded a prestigious Silver Award under the Local Council Award Scheme The Silver Award – administered by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) – recognises that the town council excels in strong governance and a clear commitment to continuous improvement It demonstrates a standard that goes above and beyond statutory obligations This achievement follows a Bronze award in February 2024 said: “This recognition highlights Horsforth Town Council’s ongoing commitment to progress innovation and dedicated service to the community “It is reward for all the hard work all councillors put in as volunteers “I want to pay special tribute to the staff who support the town council including clerk Becky Crabtree and admin assistant Steph White who do so much behind the scenes to support the town council in being able to be so active in the community.” Details of what the award means, the different levels and what happens after being accredited can be found on NALC’s website There was lots going on over the Easter weekend in Horsforth from egg hunts to religious commemoration and sport with lots of chocolate and sweet treats too Good Friday began with the Horsforth Churches Together Walk of Witness from the Central Methodist Church on Town Street The walk finished at The Green where Revd Nigel Sinclair led the crowd in the Good Friday Service The service was followed by hot cross buns at the Grove Centre, as well as much needed hot drinks and soup on a dry but chilly morning. Donations were collected at the event for the Missionary Aviation Fellowship. The Old Kings Arms was packed to the rafters for the very popular Easter family quiz On Good Friday evening locals gathered in front of the TV in The Horsforth Hotel and in other venues and their homes across the city to cheer Leeds United to victory against Oxford United The Championship match will have a huge bearing on possible promotion back to the Premier League and Leeds ran out 1-0 winners The famous and immensely popular Easter egg hunt at St James’ Woodside took place on Easter Saturday morning there were delicious homemade cakes and hot drinks Horsforth Shed were also on hand with a stall with a selection of their handmade wooden products Horsforth Hall Park Cricket Club second XI hosted Tong Park Esholt CC in the first match of the cricket season on Saturday They drew the match whilst the first eleven won away at Tong Park that afternoon by 80 runs Families and friends enjoyed the match from the club house where food didn’t have quite as good an evening at The Horsforth Hotel as Leeds United fans did the previous evening as they fell to a 4-1 defeat away at Aston Villa Nonetheless they remain on course to qualify for a place in the Champions League next season Horsforth Mags meet in local venues to watch matches share travel to matches and have an active WhatsApp group It was an early start for the Sunrise Service at Hunger Hills The short service began at 5:30am and was held to commemorate the resurrection of Christ Horsforth Brewery hosted their Spring Sour Power beer festival from Friday to Sunday The event featured sour beers from Horsforth Brewery and other local craft brewers and food was provided by Loaf and Loaded and Bueno Burgers Horsforth Town Council have today provided details of events taking place on Thursday 8 May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe Events will begin with the laying of a wreath at the Stanhope Stone on Stanhope Drive at 6pm and move on to the cenotaph on Broadway at the junction with Fink Hill at 6.30pm There will then be a walk from the Cenotaph to the bandstand in Hall Park Entertainment will be provided by Stroke of Genius and Hummingbirds The evening will draw to a close with the lighting of the beacon at 9.30pm All are welcome to attend and there is no charge for the events.  Horsforth folk “of a certain age” enjoyed an afternoon of tunes from a variety of eras and genres at Horsforth’s first adults only day rave DJs played sets featuring old school classics and beyond at The Kings Arms on Town Street at the event on Saturday afternoon.  The event provided a great opportunity for the busy people of Horsforth to socialise with friends and let their hair down whilst still being able to be home and in their pyjamas by 9pm The Kings Arms hosts a substantial programme of varied events for adults and families bands and tribute nights to singalongs and quiz nights Horsforth is set to become the the latest town in West Yorkshire to benefit from a new banking hub Following closures announced by Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that the town will benefit from a new banking hub as part of its wider commitment to protect access to cash the hub will consist of a counter service operated by Post Office employees where customers of any bank can withdraw and deposit cash make bill payments and carry out regular banking transactions there will be private spaces where customers can speak to community bankers from their own bank for more complicated matters that require specialist knowledge or privacy so there will be staff from different banks available on different days The news comes as LINK has also today confirmed its 200th banking hub recommendation in Penistone Horsforth is the 11th banking hub to be recommended in West Yorkshire by LINK WLD reported in September that Armley had also been recommended for a banking hub The banking hub will now be delivered by Cash Access UK it will begin to engage with the community and will start to look for potential sites There are currently 105 hubs open across the UK said: “While more people are choosing to bank and pay for things digitally we know that many people still rely and choose to use cash and face-to-face banking “That’s why we’re delighted to recommend a new hub in Horsforth There are over one hundred hubs open across the country and when it opens the Horsforth banking hub will be vital for the local community and high street.”  Anyone can contact LINK here. To check for your nearest free access to cash point, you can download the app or visit the Cash Locator tool here It’s always nice when your home patch gets the recognition it deserves. Last week, The Sunday Times named Horsforth one of the best places to live in the UK – and honestly Horsforth is one of those rare places that gets the balance just right It’s got all the perks of city living – just ten minutes from Leeds by train – but with a proper community feel and a pace of life that means you can actually enjoy them It’s a town where you can start your morning with a bagel from Slow Rise Bakery or breakfast from Pooky’s You can spend your afternoon wandering through Horsforth Hall Park (maybe even the Japanese gardens if you fancy feeling a bit cultured) and then finish the day with a glass of something good from Once Upon a Vine Bavette serves some of the best French food in the country – officially Where else could you go from a stand-up comedy night to a pub quiz at a local craft brewery and it’s just one example of the way this town brings people together and even a new WI group – Sisters of Horsforth – proving that community spirit is alive and well here its transport links are excellent (though I won’t pretend the ring road is anyone’s favourite place) and the broadband speeds are faster than you’d expect for somewhere that feels this green But if The Sunday Times really wanted to get it right they might have looked beyond just Horsforth The whole of Leeds North West is the best place to live – though maybe I’m biased Where else can you enjoy a weekend walk up Otley Chevin with views across Wharfedale take in the beauty of Golden Acre Park – a true jewel in our patch’s crown – or visit Abraham Moon & Sons in Guiseley a Yorkshire institution weaving some of the finest fabrics in the country if you haven’t had a steak pie from Morton’s Butchers or fish and chips from Murgatroyds have you really experienced the best of West Yorkshire yes, The Sunday Times has confirmed what we already knew Horsforth is one of the best places to live in the UK – but if you want the full picture Horsforth’s town and city councillors have expressed concern after a developer appealed against the refusal of housing plans on land next to Wood Lane The most recent application was submitted last May and subsequently refused by Leeds City Council in July An appeal against refusal was recently submitted to an independent planning inspector for consideration.  The application is for nine dwellings and access at land near Wood Lane and Cragg Hill Farm The land has not been used since 1978 when it was a “council waste tip in a former quarry”.  Horsforth town councillors released a detailed statement regarding their concerns with the application and subsequent appeal: “This land lies within the boundaries of the Town Council and therefore falls within the remit of our Neighbourhood Plan “We are against the proposals put forward by the applicant We support the planning refusal put forward by Leeds City Council “We believe this appeal should be framed in the context of the application to construct nine dwellings only and not the previously approved sports hall (which the Town Council considers an aberration of the planning process) “We are concerned about the suitability of Wood Lane to handle the additional traffic generated by the development We believe that the proposed access road is unfit for purpose Not only is the lane of insufficient width it is not suitable for this volume of traffic We believe the additional risk to the houses on Craggwood Road (due to the sheer drop below the wall) is unacceptable “In addition we are concerned that the development is contrary to the made Horsforth Neighbourhood Plan “The proposed development lies within the Cragg hill and Woodside Conservation Area Policy BE1 of the adopted Neighbourhood Plan states that future proposals respect the importance of green space in the character area The plan also requires that mid distance views (including along Wood Lane) be respected “Given this development would occupy a key green space we must object to this development on this principle as there would be significant harm to the character and conservation area which would be outweighed by the benefit of any additional housing.  “The proposal also runs counter to policy H6 of the plan – the housing as currently described is unlikely to be suitable for the elderly or for assisted living nor are they likely to be starter homes for young people We must therefore object on this principle “The policy also does not compliment policy TT3 of the plan – the development would obstruct several non-definitive footpaths that run across the land without securing a commitment to creating protected public rights of way Wood Lane is also a public bridleway and the increase in traffic along this public right of way would bring users into conflict “We trust that the adopted Neighbourhood Plan will be used in the decision making by the inspector.” Horsforth) expressed the views of Horsforth’s city councillors on the matter He said: “The Horsforth ward city councillors fully support the position of the Town Council and have also made written representations against the appeal In our view the development is wholly unsuitable.” Town planner Jennifer Hubbard is the agent acting on behalf of the applicant Mr Machell.  She said: “I think the thing we’re most concerned about is that there hasn’t been any engagement with Leeds City Council at all “We resubmitted the proposals because we weren’t entirely sure they’d been completely understood by anybody really and particularly the proposals to make available a large part of the site for public open space.  “We had no reaction at all from the City Council or the Town Council or any local organisations We had to proceed [on the basis] that nobody wanted the land to become public open space We can’t do anymore than say come and talk to us and nobody has.” Ms Hubbard went on to discuss the issue of footpaths across the land.  “The council believed that the public footpaths had been created over time across the site through usage,” she added “Mr Machell has documentary evidence of making it clear to the public that it was private land and that they were trespassing so the council haven’t sought to confirm their view by trying to put these routes on their register of public footpaths But again as part of the proposals we said that we would provide a public route across the land that’s not going to be developed but nobody has responded to that either.” Ms Hubbard added that there was also an issue with access to public consultation comments “Leeds City Council don’t put public consultation advice on the public access website We asked for copies of public comments so that we could see if anyone was interested in the land becoming open space.  “We had to submit a freedom of information request By the time we got the papers the application had been refused and some of the comments made were based on a misunderstanding of the proposals which is why we put the application back in again “The main thing is the landowner has had to go through having the application submitted twice He’s extremely disappointed that having made proposals to have more than half of the land given over to public use with footpaths and lots of extra planting not a single person has commented or engaged with us to discuss it It’s disappointing more than anything else.” The appeal refusal currently sits with the planning inspectorate in Bristol.  Comments are invited on the application before 12 March The average decision time for appeals is 30 weeks meaning a decision could be reached by November.  Previous applications relating to the land go back to 1990 An application from June 2023 almost identical to the current application was refused the following month but no appeal was submitted.  An application for a sports hall on the land was submitted in 1989 and subsequently granted on appeal in 1992 Town councillors have heard moves to introduce a banking hub in Horsforth have been gathering pace In January Lloyds Bank Group announced plans to close its Halifax branch giving 12 months’ notice on their Town Street building This led to LINK and Cash Access UK announcing plans to introduce a banking hub following the departure of the last banking hub in the town The hub would include an ATM and a cash deposit and withdrawal service for personal current accounts and businesses operating from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays.  Councillors at last night’s Horsforth Town Council finance and general purposes committee heard that representatives from Cash Access had been in touch and were actively looking for potential bases in the town “They seem keen to find somewhere,” said Councillor John Garvani (Broadfields ward) He said a number of buildings were being considered for the facility but said Cash Access which is operated by the UK’s major banks were not keen on taking on a short term commercial lease to use the former Santander banking building Cllr Garvani said if a suitable building was not found that Cash Access was keen to use a venue which may already be operated by an independent business and possibly share facilities and do ‘drop in sessions’ “I thought it might take eight months but it seems to be suddenly coming together,” he added Meetings with Cash Access were due to be held in coming weeks to help identify a venue Horsforth Town Council chair Simon Dowling said: “It’s great that Horsforth has been considered for a banking hub When I first looked at this five years ago it was a case of ‘not on your nelly’.” WLD first reported on the hub plans in January said: “While more people are choosing to bank and pay for things digitally we know that many people still rely and choose to use cash and face-to-face banking.  “That’s why we’re delighted to recommend a new hub in Horsforth the Horsforth banking hub will be vital for the local community and high street.”  An opening date for the Horsforth banking hub has yet to be set The already thriving Women’s Institute movement is set to have a new group join its ranks soon with Horsforth set to gain a second group.  The WI already has a very active presence in Horsforth through the Horsforth St James group but now it’s hoped there will be another to join it.  Residents of Horsforth who identify as a woman are invited to attend an “expression of interest” meeting on March 6 at 7pm at Truly Scrummy on Town Street with a view to forming the Sisters of Horsforth The WI seeks to bring together women to share their knowledge and skills for the good of the community.  who many will already be familiar with through her work in the Horsforth community including as manager of Horsforth Community Assets Project Claire has previously been a member of Leeds WI’s Buns and Roses group and wants to bring together like-minded women to form a new WI for Horsforth The first meeting will be to discuss how to move the idea forward and to discuss ideas and committee roles. Book your place here.  We would like to invite you to our AGM on Sunday April 27th at St Margaret’s Parish Centre Please come and hear about what we have achieved and what our plans for the future are There will be a talk by the Leeds based Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium, opportunities for chats The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is on Thursday 8 May we will be hosting an evening of commemoration in Horsforth Hall Park The evening will begin with a walk from the Cenotaph up to the bandstand where there is a programme of entertainment planned The event will draw to a close after a beacon lighting at 9:30pm We would like to invite you all to attend this very special occasion Horsforth has been named as one of the top eight places to live in the North of England by the Sunday Times includes 72 locations across the UK and was released on Friday The Sunday Times’s expert judges have visited all the locations and assessed factors from schools to transport broadband speeds and mobile signal to culture as well as access to green spaces and the health of the high street editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor said: “It is easy to feel overwhelmed by everything going on in the world but there really is so much to celebrate as we look closer to home “From small gestures that lift the everyday like – verges blooming with daffodils and volunteer-run dementia cafés to larger initiatives from repair cafés to new railway stations.” The chosen locations come in all shapes and sizes from the Scottish Island of Tiree and the remote Welsh village of Maenclochog to vibrant market towns There are more new entries than ever before in this year’s guide and no place for many previous winners including York Judges looked for thriving locations with a strong sense of community rather than famous names with high house prices “What makes our guide unique is that we actually visit all the places we choose and talk to locals to find out what life is really like there,” Ms Davies added “That means we can see what people really love about the places they live That could be anything from exceptional schools and fast trains to beautiful houses and countryside “The health of the high street is important villages and cities with strong communities who work hard to make the best of where they live High house prices are no barrier to inclusion – as long as they provide value for money Different people will be looking for different qualities when they are choosing a place to live One thing all our chosen locations have in common is that the people who live in them are proud to call them home.” Horsforth residents are invited to share their views on car parking charges set to be introduced at Fink Hill car park A public consultation on the TRO (Traffic Regulation Order) is set to end on the 14 March 2025 Cash-strapped Leeds City Council will charge motorists will get up to one hour for free Blue badge holders will be exempt from the new payments Horsforth) encouraged people to have their say She said: “Please contribute to and circulate the consultation as much as possible to those who live near or use Hall Park / Fink Hill car park “Feedback after the last consultation from residents voiced concern that this wasn’t engaged with enough by those that live around Hall Park I hope there will be improvement on that this time.” Horsforth) added: “I will be voting for the charges but I remain concerned about the method of how it would be implemented and this is the view of all three Horsforth ward city councillors.” a vocal opponent of the charges and ward councillor for Wetherby another of the areas affected by the introduction of such charges urged the public to make their feelings known “I want to urge everyone to make their own views known on this proposal by contacting the  Council during the consultation period,” he said I believe this will be hugely damaging to our local high streets and businesses not giving them excuses to go elsewhere.” Parking charges will also be introduced on Netherfield Road in Guiseley Marsh Street in Rothwell and Wilderness and Station Gardens in Wetherby West Leeds Dispatch reported in December on the parking charges Full details of the proposals including a plan showing the affected areas are available by emailing districtcarparks@leeds.gov.uk.  Objections and representations regarding the TRO should be made in writing by post to Parking Services, Leeds City Council, PO Box 139, Leeds, LS9 1AA. Or via email to districtcarparks@leeds.gov.uk stating the specific grounds for objection Objections or representations must be made no later than 14 March 2025 non-profit community group based in Horsforth where people with enquiring minds can come and listen to a programme of presentations delivered by high-class speakers on a wide variety of topics It started life as the Featherbank Forum in 1978 and was initially established as part of the Airedale and Wharfedale College further education programme by Edwin Barlow The aim was to provide a current affairs class for retired people covering major issues of the day – social In 1983 it transferred to Leeds Adult Education and then in 1989 became part of the Workers’ Education Association programmes 1997 marked the start of an independent existence with the Forum having its own management committee Edwin died prematurely in 1993 and Marjorie Hal Brian Ormondroyd and Hilary Taylor have served as chairs of the Forum which is currently run by an elected committee. Michael McGowan a former Member of the European Parliament was elected President of the Forum in 1998 a position he continues to hold today.  and it now meets regularly on Wednesday mornings at the Grove Centre in Horsforth and draws a large membership from across the city.  The forum has held over 1,300 talks since its inception The current programme has seen topics on the Leeds Library Notable among annual speakers is Paul Rogers has visited the Forum to give an annual review of World Affairs Designated the Edwin Barlow Memorial Lecture this meeting often attracts an audience of well over 100 Some of the diverse upcoming topics this spring are on Calverley Old Hall the Golden age of Piracy and the adventures of a Mary Quant dress Michael McGowan said: “The Forum has a  proud record of providing quality community education  for  almost half a century and helping to fill the gap of the sad decline  of adult education by our universities and local authorities.” Forum 2000 meet 30 times a year on Wednesday mornings between 10am and noon at the Grove Centre Our very popular Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Saturday – children young and old are invited to join in It’s one of our ways of celebrating Easter and God’s love of fun There’ll be prizes of sweets for egg finders Easter crafts and refreshments and a chance to meet the characters from the Easter story Bradford-based supermarket giants Morrisons has announced a raft of cuts which could see more than 350 people lose their jobs 35 fish counters and four pharmacies all face closure at stores across the country Although the significant majority of colleagues affected by these changes are expected to be deployed in suitable roles elsewhere in Morrisons there will be a total of around 365 colleagues at risk of redundancy Swinnow Lane and Thornbury all face closure The Market Kitchen at Kirkstall also faces closure said: “The changes we are announcing today are a necessary part of our plans to renew and reinvigorate Morrisons and enable us to focus our investment into the areas that customers really value and that can play a full part in our growth.  “Morrisons Cafés are rightly famous for their great quality well-priced food their place in the local community and their appealing mix of traditional favourites alongside exciting new dishes “In most locations the Morrisons Café has a bright future but a minority have specific local challenges and in those locations closure and re-allocation of the space is the only sensible option.  “Market Street is a beacon of differentiation for Morrisons and we remain committed to it “But as we modernise we are making some necessary changes to the areas of the model which are simply uneconomic “In some stores where we are closing counters or cafés we plan to work with third parties to provide a relevant specialist offer.” “Although these changes are relatively small in the context of the overall scale of the Morrisons business we do not take lightly the disruption and uncertainty they will cause to some of our colleagues “We will of course take particular care to look after all of them well through the coming changes.” Yankee Doodle asset strippers at the old slash and burn yet again Next thing you’ll be reporting how the whole business has gone belly up They don’t give a crap about hard working decent people who thought they had a safe job only to be cast aside and they call it progress Stripping the company of all its core value and trying to make a fast Buck They’ll run this company into the ground A Horsforth runner will be taking on the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April to raise money for a hospice charity in memory of her sister Jill Dobson lost her sister Kate at the beginning of last year. Kate, who was from Skipton, passed away at the beginning of last year, just five weeks after a brain tumour diagnosis, and in her final days was cared for in Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice She is taking on the challenge as she approaches a milestone birthday “The atmosphere at the London Marathon is phenomenal running for Kate and supporting Sue Ryder.” Jill says that although Kate was not there long the support provided by Sue Ryder had a very positive effect for Kate and for the whole family at a very difficult time The hospice’s homely and supportive environment offered our family solace during such a difficult time The staff were incredibly kind and attentive spending time with us and including Kate in conversations which made those final days more bearable.” Jill will be joined on the 26.2 mile course by her nephew Kate’s son Harvey Sutcliffe is running in London in memory of his mum and will also be raising money for Sue Ryder.  “Running the London Marathon means a lot to me not just as an achievement but for the purpose I’m running it Sue Ryder have sadly played a large part in my life in the last year They were there when they were needed the most.  “Sue Ryder supported my family and more importantly my mum in her final days after a hard battle with an aggressive cancer they made it that little bit easier through their kind support and the way they treated my mum and our grieving family I’m running the London Marathon not only in memory of my mum whose aim it was to one day run it herself but also for a charity that does so much for so many in the hardest times And being given the opportunity to run for the charity is a real honour.” Whilst the training has been difficult at times Jill uses her memories of Kate as a motivation celebrating Kate’s memory with every step.” “I’ve created a playlist with songs that remind me of Kate she liked The Monkees and Huey Lewis and the News but when I hear a song that reminds me of Kate while I am running Jill has been supported in her training by family and friends and on Sunday she completed her last long training run accompanied by her friends Helen McTaggart and Louise Drysdale who supported her by bike as she ran along the canal from Skipton to Horsforth Jill’s mum Brenda Bogstra has provided emotional support.  “I’m very proud of Jill for taking on the challenge and I know that Kate will be with her all the way.”  Sue Ryder provide care across the UK for cancer patients campaigning on end of life care and providing grief support for families and friends.  They have two centres providing hospice care in Yorkshire at Manorlands in Oxenhope and Wheatfields in Headingley and Jill says their care is invaluable.  “Just based on those three days Kate spent with Sue Ryder I know that if another family or patient can be treated that way and their final days be as peaceful as Kates That thought is going to get me to that finish line.” You can sponsor Jill and support Sue Ryder via JustGiving Find a Church | Safeguarding  | Digital Learning Platform |  Vacancies | Contact Us  One of our Leeds area churches has been supporting their area by hosting a local food pantry The Horsforth Community Pantry has opened its doors to members based in a purpose-built shop and food store next to St James’ Woodside The project came together in a year after conversations between the Revd Nigel Sinclair and the Revd Jonathan Cain Asset Based Community Development Community Builder for Horsforth; and local councillors The opening of the Horsforth Community Pantry is one legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Horsforth Community Assets Project (HCAP) under the the Abbeylands Team at St Margaret’s started a food project for vulnerable families.    The food project has been through various incarnations including a partnership with the Kirkstall Valley Development Trust (KVDT) but it had been a long-held ambition to find a permanent site for a pantry in Horsforth The Horsforth Community Pantry is a project that seeks to address financial inequality which is an issue in stark relief in Horsforth.  The Pantry will work with partner organisations including Children’s Services the Children’s Centre and MHA Communities who will refer individuals and families to the Community Pantry for support Issues that have been considered in the planning of the project include the affordability of weekly shopping for low-income families something the Pantry seeks to address this by providing £25 of groceries for the weekly membership fee of £6 Other issues include poor access to transport for low-income families something the Pantry is changing by providing a new location in the heart of the area of most deprivation in Horsforth The Pantry also is engaging people to help those struggling with the cost of living by providing volunteering/ befriending opportunities and a location to donate food that will go directly to low-income families in Horsforth Claire Evans said: “I can’t believe what we have achieved in just one year.” The building was put together using largely volunteer labour from across churches in Horsforth and Leeds and the facilities of another St James’/ Horsforth Churches Together Project Funds were donated by a series of organisations and individuals continues to support the Pantry in operation including the provision of credit union accounts for Pantry members said: “I am delighted that we can host the Horsforth Community Pantry at St James’ Woodside “It’s a great way to demonstrate the abundant generosity and love of God in our community.” Privacy notice  Back to top E-newsletters Sign up Contact Us Horsforth’s councillors have welcomed the recommendation for the town to receive a new banking hub The hub has been recommended due to the closure of the Horsforth Town Street’s Halifax branch on February 24 It would include an ATM and a cash deposit and withdrawal service for personal current accounts and businesses The recommendation is a result of a cash assessment carried out by LINK to weigh up whether there will be a gap in access to cash in Horsforth after the Halifax closure The new banking hub is expected to be ready within three months of the assessment Horsforth ward) said: “We’re very glad that Horsforth will be getting a banking hub Everyone should be able to access cash and our residents should not be expected to travel two miles to their nearest bank branch “We’re looking forward to working with LINK and Cash Access UK to make sure Horsforth gets the banking services it needs as soon as possible.”  WLD reported on the hub last month A banking hub will be very much welcomed but how long will it take to be up and running and what should one do in the interim Im very unhappy to be losing my local bank – the replacement of high street banks by websites that are confusingly indistinguishable from the ones run by criminals is wholly inadequate The large banks will be saving a fortune in running costs whilst the customer get an increasingly reduced and inconvenient service West Yorkshire Police have today released images of a masked suspect wanted in connection with three attempted robberies in Horsforth in December The first took place at Subway on New Road Side at 8pm on Thursday 12 December when a female member of staff was pushed into the kitchen area where she was threatened as he demanded she open the safe The suspect was disturbed by a delivery driver who entered the premises The suspect left having punched the driver Half an hour later the suspect attempted to climb over the counter in the Morrisons Daily on Broadgate Lane and shouted “this is a robbery” Staff prevented him from entering a store room and he left the premises On leaving he approached a woman who had parked outside Having tried but failed to grab the woman’s car keys he ran off up Broadgate Lane in the direction of Town Street about 25 years old and was wearing a black puffer jacket black balaclava and black gloves and was carrying a large black cross body bag West Yorkshire Police said: “While the man’s face was covered during the offences elements of his clothing may be recognisable to anyone who saw him in the area around the time of the incidents.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101 quoting crime number 13240676488 or via the chat option here. People in Horsforth enjoyed the sunshine last Saturday at the Grove Methodist Church Lent pop up event A large number attended the event across the day and enjoyed free hot drinks as well as sharing conversation and fellowship with other locals.  The event was organised by the church as part of the Methodist churches Susanna’s Table initiative which sees churches across the Methodist community organise events for food and fellowship during Lent.  Phil Maud explained the meaning behind the event John Wesley was the founder of Methodism and they had a big house and around the kitchen table she fed them she taught them to read and she taught them the bible.  “So the Methodist Church in the Leeds Bradford area and the West of Yorkshire is saying to people ‘Will you organise an event that gets you out of the church onto the streets and feed people.  “So at The Grove we’ve chosen to spend ten till three on this lovely Saturday here We’ve got lots of Easter leaflets and information leaflets to give away for adults and children and we’re doing free bacon sandwiches free soup and free cakes after dinner.  “This is us getting out of the church and we’ve met lots of lovely people who’ve enjoyed a bacon sandwich and a coffee “We’re chatting to people and we’re meeting people Our church door is actually thirty yards up the drive so we’re coming to Town Street.”  People were also given palm crosses at the event traditionally given by churches at this time as a visual symbol of Christs resurrection on Easter Sunday Horsforth Town Street gained a new Irish venue at the end of January – and the origins of its name have been quite the topic of conversation But contrary to popular opinion the name Thomas Hardy’s has nothing to do with the English novelist and poet In fact it is based on the story of Irishman Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy’s Irish Bar opened on January 3t and the story of the Hardy family in Horsforth is a rather interesting one going back many centuries The story of Thomas Hardy arriving in Horsforth dates back to the 1600s and begins in the Ulster Province The Plantation of Ulster began during the reign of King James VI of Scotland when the organised colonisation of Ulster by the British began.  This British colonisation of Ulster began in the early 1600s and was well established by the 1630s across half a million acres in the counties of Armagh The Plantation of Ulster led to the creation of a lasting Ulster Protestant community but also led to native Irish nobility losing their land and years of animosity and sectarian conflict from the 1641 Irish Rebellion through to recent years and The Troubles which began in the late 1960’s and ended in 1998 with the Good Friday Agreement.  It was during these first troubles in the 1640s that John Stanhope decided to return to his Horsforth family home Thomas settled in Horsforth and the Hardy family line continued over several generations until William Hardy became clerk to Lawyer John Stanhope in the mid 18th century and the Hardy family went on to hold very prominent positions in society over subsequent generations.  His son John Hardy replaced him as clerk and steward in his early twenties and he himself became very wealthy through the Low Moor Ironworks Company He was then subsequently replaced by his brother James making him the next Hardy family member to serve the Stanhope family.  inherited his company share and wealth and served as MP for Bradford in the 1830s and 40s before his death in 1855 The next generation was headed by John Hardy’s eldest was more heavily involved with the ironworks and used his wealth in supporting charities and in building churches in Bradford Gathorne Hardy was a bit more detached from the ironworks but was another Hardy who served as a member of parliament when he received the title of Viscount Cranbrook.  was an active manager at the ironworks and also served as JP for the West Riding of Yorkshire Privy Counsellor to David Lloyd George PM and deputy speaker Harold Hardy was the youngest son of Gathorne Hardy and a manager and partner of the Low Moor Company His public service was recognised when Harold Park You can read much more about the Hardy family on the Hardy family history website Meanwhile you can celebrate St Patrick’s Weekend over the next few days at Thomas Hardy’s where you are invited to “raise a glass and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere” with live music on every day including Monday We will be hosting our annual Green Gardening Fair again at the beginning of May All donations of surplus seedlings are welcome (edible or ornamental) Join in and exchange your seedlings for something new or just come along and pick up some new plants ready for summer In association with Horsforth’s very own Grove Cinema we are hosting a showing of the Film “Wilding” The story of one couple’s attempt to rewild their 400 year old estate – the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe Council bosses are set to press ahead with new charges at six car parks after being challenged to reconsider the move It means free parking will be scrapped at sites in Horsforth Leeds City Council said the new fees would help plug a multi-million pound gap in its finances But a public backlash led to a successful appeal by councillors for the decision to be reviewed Now the original decision is expected to be confirmed by the council’s executive board at a meeting on Wednesday (December 11) A report to the meeting said the council faced a potential overspend over more than £20m so far this financial year The new charges were expected to raise £335,000 per year in revenue It said: “If the proposals are not progressed this would place a further pressure on next year’s budget amounting to £414,000.” meaning it was referred for reconsideration was approved by a council scrutiny board on November 21 A report setting out how councillors’ concerns were addressed will be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting Worries included drivers parking on roads around the car parks to avoid paying Councillors said the charges could trade for businesses in district centres and were concerned over whether people were consulted properly blue badge holders would be exempt from payments Motorists would get up to one hour for free The six affected car parks are: Fink Hill in Horsforth Fink Hill is a prime spot for children’s play Then the traders will be complaining about lack of business and turnover in the local area customers of the park will simply go somewhere else Where do they come up with how much to charge If I have to pay I will not be using that park maybe it will encourage more people to walk into these towns Do you want me to walk 6 miles to go to this park the council can go shove their parking charges where the sun dont shine So no i wont pay parking charges for something that is free Yeh cause I’ll would love to walk 8 miles to get there I’m deeply disappointed and disheartened by the decision to introduce parking charges at these car parks I regularly take my children to local parks and green spaces to encourage them to play outdoors and stay active this move feels like a penalty for families trying to enjoy simple you’re discouraging families like mine from visiting these areas especially during a time when the cost of living is already stretching us thin I refuse to pay for the privilege of letting my children play in the park and I will sadly have to reconsider visiting these locations altogether This decision goes against the principles of promoting community health and well-being I urge the council to rethink this approach and prioritize accessible spaces for all families Another way for our incompetent councillors to raise more money to waste on more of their personal virtue signalling projects The Counillors have encouraged you to park on the near by roads The Councillors have encouraged you to take your business elsewhere The people running the show haven’t a clue Maybe councillors should look at their own spending habits and budgets I e. free parking at work (!) concessions and perks … So this is going to impact the cricket club,the bowling club people exercising their dogs and themselves the council are bringing in parking charges everywhere the chevin and golden acre park to name just two I have heard that they are looking at cutting back on maintenance of bowling greens as well These charges will impact the health of lots of citizens of leeds and beyond Its as if councils are trying to overwhelm the nhs with more sick people everyone will be sat at home slowly dieing from inactivity and obesity In light of the fact that “Leeds City Council said the new fees would help plug a multi-million pound gap in its finances.” these charges appear proportionate and necessary £1.15 doesn’t sound a lot for 3 hours especially compared to what so many people regularly pay for coffee shop coffees So-basically £1.15 for 3 hours car parking -stop whinging Leeds City Council like the majority of Councils across the country is bankrupt and needs every penny it can find Don’t you idiots think people are paying enough You want folk too come too Horsforth etc and then you brainless tits charge people for doing so How about we reduce the 22 Parish Councillors that are paid for by the taxpayers of Horsforth Has for the council well every year from Jan March you lot go on a spending spree yep you do Why so you get the same if not more money from central goverment Hundreded of thousands of pounds are spent like water between Jan and April in all departments It’s not that we don’t have the money its the fools who spend it like water that need sacking Like my gran would say best people too put in charge of the finances is a women Why because she would not part with a penny unkess she knew were it was going You do know parish councillors aren’t paid Mini beer festival at Horsforth Brewery and taproom – spring sour power Lots of sour beers from other breweries as well as Horsforth Breweries own fabulous Blowing Raspberries brewed for International Women’s Day in March Plenty of other drinks options available including soft drinks Food provided by Bueno Burgers on Friday and End of the Line (now known as Loaf and Loaded) The Sunday TimesWith one foot in the city centre — about ten minutes away by train — and another in glorious acres of God’s own country no wonder Horsforth is the Leeds location everyone loves.Leeds is Yorkshire’s economic powerhouse with plenty of flats for hardened urbanites and superior suburban semis in Adel it’s hard to better Horsforth’s streets of sandstone houses ample parks and green space — and like-minded folk who also appreciate the nicer things in life Those nicer things include an award-winning French bistro craft breweries — Horsforth Brewery hosts Sunday and Tuesday cinema nights board game nights and a Thursday pub quiz — two cricket Our free course is aimed at beginners interested in telling the story of their community and runs over six WLD started covering Horsforth earlier this year and we’ve been blown away by the interest in the town