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Garforth Peace Project Marks International Day of Peace

Garforth Peace Project is marking the United Nations International Day of Peace today, with an event bringing together peace and interfaith groups in Leeds.

September 21, 2026

Community·Community Organisations·Garforth·Garforth

WETHERSPOONS SILENCES THE DIGITAL CACOPHONY: WHY TIM MARTIN IS KEEPING IT QUIET

In a major shift that has delighted traditionalists and stunned the smartphone generation, JD Wetherspoon has announced a strict immediate ban on customers playing

August 21, 2026

Business·Community·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Garforth·General News·Hospitality·News·Wetherby

Garforth parish council plan raises key questions

People in Garforth are being urged to have their say on plans for a new parish or town council, amid questions over its cost,

August 10, 2026

Garforth·Garforth·Governance·Leeds City Council·Local Institutions·Local Services

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

In East Leeds, an allotment site is quietly transforming lives, friendships and the natural world and its impact is growing as fast as the

December 8, 2025

Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Environment·Garforth·Garforth·Health·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

Garforth Walks for Peace in Annual Lantern Parade

Garforth residents braved the rain last Friday to take part in the annual Peace Lantern Walk, which was a moving evening of reflection and

November 9, 2025

Community·Garforth·Garforth