​WOW – Don’t we look great?

Thanks to www.funkymuppet.co.uk for this spectacular TDY banner made from balloons – we are so lucky to have such a wonderful and clever business here in Garforth and supporting such a wonderful community day  #Cleverpeople.

Garforth Academy also did us proud again with their wonderful land art,   way to go year 7 – Video captured on a TV, but you can still see the great picture they created – I think we need to concentrate on the positives too Mr commentator 

I’m now starting to think of other ideas where we could use  bunting!  Feastival of course, but for any occasion, as it makes our town look so good.  Kippax looks amazing with their bunting across the street; you’ve got to love a bit of bunting
 
Garforth Independents get their seat!
From all parties, it has been another year of constant slagging off, back stabbing, public berating, and unnecessary comments on social media; its all got a bit boring, even after the vote has been called, it’s still going on and on,. I understand frustrations when you can’t get things you want and need, and obstacles getting put in your way as you want to protect the place you support, but there are better ways of going about it…. ‘Just because some people are fuelled by drama, it doesn’t mean you have to attend their performance!’  Therefore this year, I did not cast my vote! #mychoice
 

Do you have a big party coming up this year? 
A wedding, a birthday, a christening, an excuse to have friends round for a summer bbq?  I can help you.  From balloons, to venue décor, a photographer, flowers, catering, cakes, a bar, a photographer, I can go on… I truly can help your event, so let me know and just ask the questions Christine@themaindeal.co.uk

 
What’s on?

  • TDY Friday – a lot of our local independent cafés and restaurants, and pubs are open late with great TDY themed offerings, including Cielo, Pride and Produce and Quirky Ales with The Gin Shack

  • Saturday 4th May 7pm at The Miners Welfare Hall – George Michael Tribute Act – you can still book online this evening www.tributetickets.co.uk or you can buy on the door tomorrow

  • Saturday 4th May – Saxton Ginfest with The Gin shack

  • Sunday 5th  – From 1-5pm  Quirky Ales  – Upcycled – keeping in the them of TDY Quirky are putting on something a little bit different with this great pop up  sale of up-cycled furniture  and handmade items – Jo Quirk and Rebecca from The Gin Shack have been very busy along with the fabulous Paper & Steel and they also have the amazing local band, Sticks and Stones playing from 3pm – Local lads from our local school.

  • Tuesday 7th May  – Station House Café, 9.30-11.30 Nic Baker Independent Stampin’ up bring Carta E Café These sessions are becoming increasingly more popular, you can drop in and make a handmade card and have a hot or cold drink.  This is a leisurely and social session where you can drop in any time between 9.30-11.00am to make and create.

 
 
 

Planning
The link you can visit to find out more https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/planning-permission/view-and-comment-on-planning-applications  – just click on current and then type in Garforth
 
Planning application has recently been put forward for the land opposite Junction of Ninelands Lane, Selby Road for cricket club facilities including clubhouse, football training pitches, parking area and new access!   
 
is the reason why?
 
Planning application for a requirement Care Village of 64 Apartments and 29 bungalows with associated lawn, landscaping and car parking at Garforth Cricket Club, Church Lane
 
 

Have another, lovely bank holiday weekend and enjoy the Men’s race this afternoon – don’t forget to stay after the race, our local café’s restaurants and eateries are open late – support them
 

 Short but sweet …. until next week