While King Charlie Charles III prepares for his Coronation, donning his best suit and finest robes, and polishing his jewels… on his newly fitted crown, I’ll be at home with my family, including the older members, enjoying a spread of sandwiches, pork pies, quiche, coleslaw, crisps, and coronation cupcakes, watching all the pomp and ceremony unfold. I wouldn’t call myself a royalist or an anti-royalist, but if some of my tax money is going towards this event, I’m going to enjoy the party. Life is too short to pass up on opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself. I’m thrilled to see many houses in Garforth decorated in celebration, with bunting wafting in the wind. While this may not be the last coronation in my lifetime, I know it could be for some of the older members in my family who have been brought up to be royalists. So, let’s celebrate with them, for them.
Out together
I discovered ‘Out Together’ today, a fantastic charity that is committed to fostering an inclusive community by providing support for older LGBTQ+ individuals across Yorkshire, helping them stay healthy, happy, and connected. It’s such a wonderful initiative! However, in Garforth, I’m not aware of any comparable places or spaces where all communities can gather together. It would be incredible to have something like Garforth Pride here in our community. Just thinking about it gives me chills – it would surely shake things up a little bit! Here’s their Instagram page so you too can follow, join or show an older friend you might know https://bit.ly/3pfvlUA
I strongly believe that everyone deserves respect and equal treatment, regardless of their background, beliefs, or preferences, so I find it difficult when some make it an obstacle because they’re stuck. While I struggle with the opinions of older white men, the truth is that it’s a demographic that has caused me more grief than any other during my time in this job. I’ve been on the receiving end of derogatory comments such as “What do you know, you’re a woman” and “a woman in IT?” and faced opposition when introducing new ideas. It’s disheartening to receive threatening emails from individuals who want to maintain the status quo and resist any form of diversity. I understand that this behaviour is not representative of all older white men, but even a few individuals can make a significant impact, and if we had a local group for the LGBTQ+ community I know it would have them voicing their archaic opinions. So I say, let’s shake it a bit more and ruffle that boa
What’s On?
- Friday 5th May – Pizza Box at The Gaping Goose from 5-8pm or sell out
- Saturday 6th May 10-12 Incredible Edible Garforth at Garforth Co-op – Seed Giveaway
The Local Pomp and Ceremony
In Garforth
- Saturday from 6 pm Disco and Karaoke – At The Gaping Goose.
- Garden Party at The Crusader, bring your own Picnic
In Kippax
- Saturday 6th May 10.15 am – Kings Coronation at Kippax ex-Service & Social Club Legion – https://bit.ly/3LYjsva
In Swillington
In Micklefield
- Sunday 7th May at 2,00pm Coronation Garden Party at Churchville House, Churchville Drive, LS25 4AW https://bit.ly/42pRCxt
- Road Closures in and around the city
COMING UP
- Saturday 7th July Garforth & District Lions host Garforth Beer Festival, at Garforth Country Club
- Saturday 15th July – 10 am – 4.00 pm Garforth Community Feastival
If you missed this week’s Vlog – Coronation, Coronation, Coronation… Chicken
Planning
- Construction of a storage and distribution building (Use Class B8) with ancillary offices (Use Class E) and site access, service roads, car parking areas, landscaping, a multi-use sports pitch, pedestrian and cycleways, and associated works.
https://bit.ly/44uzFQ7 More details released and a PDF document outlining the Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan
- So great to read this week that after 4 years, The famous Leeds Christmas Market will be back at Millenium Square this year – about time, I’ve missed the Knop Garlic stall
– Votes in, or are they? Despite there being almost 25,000 people in the ward, only 6,328 votes were cast across all parties, highlighting the need for increased campaigning efforts to better engage younger voters.
Until Next week, enjoy the second bank holiday weekend – The sun is best on Sunday evening – another pint anyone
Salon 109 – thanks for the laugh
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