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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 13d

Farnley and Armley & New Wortley are both set to receive £20 million regeneration cash over ten years, the government has announced today ⤵️
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West Leeds communities net £40m regeneration funding - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron Communities including Armley and Farnley will be boosted by a multi-million fund over the next ten years, the government has announced today. The Armley and New Wortley […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

A Pudsey construction company has welcomed its latest batch of apprentices as it continues to invest in young people to address an industry-wide skills shortage ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/pudsey-compa...

Pudsey company welcomes latest construction apprentices - West Leeds Dispatch

A Pudsey construction company has welcomed its latest batch of apprentices as it continues to invest in young people to address an industry-wide skills shortage. 12 successful applicants join the […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here's our weekly list ⤵️
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West Leeds planning applications: 14 September 2025 - West Leeds Dispatch

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

Yorkshire Water will be holding community drop in events to discuss plans for a multi-million pound wetland scheme in Pudsey ⤵️
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Pudsey: Community drop ins will discuss Yorkshire Water wetland scheme - West Leeds Dispatch

Yorkshire Water will be holding community drop in events to discuss plans for a multi-million pound wetland scheme in Pudsey. As previously reported, Yorkshire Water has proposed a major scheme […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

We'll leave that one for another day!

West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

Inspectors had positive things to say about the Kirkstall Road nursery and pre-school ⤵️
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Kirkstall Road nursery receives 'good' Ofsted rating - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron A Kirkstall Road-based nursery is ‘dedicated’ to ensuring children’s safety and well-being, an Ofsted inspector has said. Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery And Preschool in Burley has […...

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

Inspectors has positive things to say about the Kirkstall Road nursery and pre-school ⤵️
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Kirkstall Road nursery receives 'good' Ofsted rating - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron A Kirkstall Road-based nursery is ‘dedicated’ to ensuring children’s safety and well-being, an Ofsted inspector has said. Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery And Preschool in Burley has […...

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

or even 'Horsforth'! Apologies

West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

Final preparations are under way for the much anticipated Green Festival in Horforth this Sunday (21 September) ⤵️
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Preview: Horsforth celebrates climate action with Green Festival - West Leeds Dispatch

By Sophie Wheeler Final preparations are under way for the much anticipated Green Festival this Sunday (21 September), hosted by Horsforth Climate Action in collaboration with Friends of Horsforth Ha...

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 23d

The event was a celebration of Paul’s passion for photography, ability to inspire others and community spirit. It was a huge success ⤵️
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One Moment in Time – First exhibition opens for Bramley photographer - West Leeds Dispatch

By Diane Sullivan One Moment in Time – a photography exhibition by Paul Abraham – opened at the Mill Gallery in Bramley on Friday night. The event was a celebration […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

More than 80 people had objected to the plans in Pudsey town centre ⤵️
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Pudsey: Highways safety concerns scupper takeaway plan at former HSBC bank - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron Plans to repurpose part of the former HSBC bank building in Pudsey town centre into a food take-away outlet have been refused by Leeds City Council planners. […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

"It was all about community. It wasn't always easy work, but you were really close to people. They're what pulled you through I have some good memories from here - particularly the people."
@sunnybankmills.bsky.social hosted a workers reunion on Friday ⤵️
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Workers' reunion brings back textile memories of Sunny Bank Mills - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron Excited conversations over tea and cake, friendships rekindled and a steady flow of fond memories resonated around the gallery at Farsley’s Sunny Bank Mills. Dozens of people […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

The day brought the village together and drew the crowds to Victoria Park ⤵️
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In photos: Calverley Carnival draws the crowds - West Leeds Dispatch

by Isaac Date Scouts, dance groups, church groups and more joined a parade around Calverley Victoria Park on Saturday. The procession marked the beginning of this year’s Calverley Carnival, an […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

The day brought the village together and drew the crowds to Victoria Park ⤵️
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In photos: Calverley Carnival draws the crowds - West Leeds Dispatch

by Isaac Date Scouts, dance groups, church groups and more joined a parade around Calverley Victoria Park on Saturday. The procession marked the beginning of this year’s Calverley Carnival, an […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

Armley Festival in photos: "When people come together, they create something bigger than the sum of its parts..."
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A day to remember: Music, fun and togetherness at Armley Festival - West Leeds Dispatch

Words and photos: Nelson Rodriguez Additional photos: Helen Fay Armley Moor became the heart of the community as hundreds gathered to enjoy the Armley Festival, a free event that celebrated music, foo...

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

“I look up at that tower, the big chimney … for me that’s a bit of a metaphor, a picture of how high you can go..."
- new Bramley Baths co-chair Jamie Jones Buchanan ⤵️

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Bramley Baths AGM: Community owned Baths goes from strength to strength - West Leeds Dispatch

By Keef Williamson Since being established as a social enterprise in 2013, Bramley Baths has held its Annual General Meeting in the Grade II Listed building in Broad Lane. This […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 25d

The new Pudsey Sixth Form College has opened its doors for the first time ⤵️
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£14 million Pudsey Sixth Form College opens its doors - West Leeds Dispatch

A time capsule will be buried to mark the opening of Pudsey’s new £14 million sixth form college. Pudsey Sixth Form College, a partnership project led by Leeds Sixth Form […]

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great to see our window stickers proudly displayed recently - at Hyde Park Book Club, Horsforth Library/Hub and The Garden Surgery, Osmondthorpe. Is your organisation Age and Dementia Friendly? Find out more & sign up www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 6

"It demonstrates the power of united community action..."
Today's blue plaque unveiling celebrates TV Harrison Sports Ground, which locals fought to save from housing. Now it's time to look to the future of the site, which is now owned by Leeds United ⤵️
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Wortley: Community comes together for TV Harrison blue plaque - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron. Additional reporting: Katherine Turner The ‘dedication and persistence’ of a West Leeds community who ‘dug in’ to save a historic sports pitch from housing has been celebrated […]

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our next in-person Community #Advocacy Hub is at #Armley Community Hub tomorrow, open from 10am-1pm!

It's free to attend and offers help to be heard on single issues, plus information and signposting.

Read more about our Community Advocacy Hubs at advonet.org.uk/services/com...

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Barca-Leeds @barca-leeds.bsky.social · Aug 18

Family Fun Day on 27th August with silent disco, gaming bus, crafts and more! Join us on the grassed area at Wyther Park Road from 10am to 2pm for fun, free activities for the whole family.

#Armley #Leeds #FamilyFun #Community

Family Fun Day poster featuring a sun and balloons. Date: Wednesday 27th August, 10am-12pm, at Wyther Park Road, Armley, Leeds. Activities include Silent Disco, Gaming Bus, Nature/Garden Inspired Crafts. Funded by Leeds City Council and organised by Barca Leeds.

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

A small army of volunteer builders, sub-contractors, consultants and educators have joined forces to give a new lease of life to Swinnow Community Centre ⤵️
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Volunteers join together to support Swinnow Community Centre - West Leeds Dispatch

An alliance of builders, sub-contractors, consultants and educators have joined forces to give a new lease of life to Swinnow Community Centre. Designed to create a safe space for Swinnow […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

Repair cafe returns to Horsforth in September - here are all the details ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-re...

Horsforth: Repair Cafe returns in September - West Leeds Dispatch

by John Baron Do you have an item that needs a fix rather than throwing away? Horsforth’s Repair Café aims to fix items that may be broken and can range […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

The owner of a shop selling zero waste products in Bramley Shopping Centre has sent an emotional farewell to customers ⤵️
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Owner's message as Bramley Wholefoods closes its doors - West Leeds Dispatch

by John Baron The owner of a shop selling zero waste products in Bramley Shopping Centre has sent an emotional farewell to customers. Bramley Wholefoods specialised in zero-waste products and […]

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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

An excessive banner planned for KFC at Cardigan Fields has been refused planning permission - but other signs have even given the green light ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/cardigan-fie...

Cardigan Fields: 'Excessive' KFC banner refused permission - West Leeds Dispatch

by John Baron Plans to install a banner sign at KFC at Cardigan Fields in Burley have been refused by council planners. The fried chicken chain had applied for planning […]

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