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Community rallies to revive historic Cross Gates centre

Volunteers are hoping to breathe new life into a historic Cross Gates community centre and turn it into a thriving place for local people

October 5, 2026

Community·Community Assets·Community Spaces·Garforth·History & Heritage

Peace Flame Brings Communities Together in Garforth

The Garforth Peace Project has brought communities, school children, and local leaders together across East Leeds to mark the International Day of Peace, which

September 28, 2026

Arts & Culture·Garforth·International Day of Peace

Garforth garden centre becomes home to new show site

A new garden building show site has opened at Garforth Garden Centre, bringing more than 25 sheds, summerhouses and log cabins to East Leeds.

August 17, 2026

Garforth·Local Services

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

Unlock new interests and make friends: garforth, kippax & district u3a welcomes new members

Retired or no longer in full-time work? A thriving community group is offering local residents the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, share hobbies,

August 10, 2026

Community·Community Spaces·Garforth·Kippax

How a raised bed helped Garforth neighbours become a community

What started with a single raised bed on a grass verge in Garforth has grown into a movement spanning around 25 groups across Leeds,

June 8, 2026

Community·East Leeds·Food·Garforth·General News

More than £1,500 raised after 26-mile walk through the Dales

A Garforth care worker has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Society after completing a 26-mile walk through the Yorkshire Dales. Tracey Tarpey, 42,

June 8, 2026

Garforth·Health·Healthcare·News

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

A man was hospitalised with a serious leg injury following a violent pub fight on Main Street in Garforth, Leeds. Emergency services rushed to the

May 31, 2026

Crime·Police

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

An inspiring celebration of unity and kindness unfolded in Garforth last Tuesday as a new World Peace Flame monument was unveiled by a community

May 2, 2026

Community·Garforth·Remembrance

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

April 24, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

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Community rallies to revive historic Cross Gates centre

Peace Flame Brings Communities Together in Garforth

Garforth garden centre becomes home to new show site

Garforth parish council plan raises key questions

Unlock new interests and make friends: garforth, kippax & district u3a welcomes new members

How a raised bed helped Garforth neighbours become a community

More than £1,500 raised after 26-mile walk through the Dales

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

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