Wow! A massive thank you to all you wonderful people who braved the unpredictable British summer weather and showed up in droves to Feastival last Saturday. Your resilience and sensible clothing choices truly made a difference!
Feastival might not take actual tears, but it does demand a fair share of effort, frustration, and hard work from our dedicated team of organisers. Despite the elements throwing their worst at us, your enthusiasm and support kept us going.
We are thrilled to receive all the fantastic feedback on our Feastival socials, https://www.instagram.com/gcfeastival/ and we appreciate the suggestions from both familiar and new faces. Your input will help shape an even better event for next year.
Next Thursday, will be our WET washup meeting (don’t worry, it involves drinks, not tears!) It’s a wonderful opportunity for our volunteering team to gather and discuss the highlights of the day and start planning for an even more incredible Feastival next year.
As we look forward to next year’s event, there’s still a way you can lend a hand. Share your favourite Feastival moments on your social media platforms, spread the word, and keep the Feastival spirit alive all year round! 🎉🌞 #FeastivalGratitude #BritishSummerVibes #FeastivalFeedback #PlanningForNextYear #VolunteeringTeam #FeastivalMemories #WETWashupMeeting #FeastivalSpirit #ShareTheLove #CommunityAppreciation #garfeast
“The planning for 2024 is already underway. Can you help us put on this free event for the people of Leeds? We need around £4000 to put the event on……….Aside from the hundreds of volunteer hours it takes to organise the Garforth Feastival, we start each year at £0, so any help is hugely appreciated so we can put on this event for the community and support local independent businesses. This budget covers stall hire, local music acts, generator and table/bench hire, insurance, and marketing costs.”
Click here to donate! https://opencollective.com/garforth-feastival
GFest
(further details below)
The highly anticipated #SIG Summer in Garforth final event, GFest, is finally here! We know the British weather can be unpredictable,(shit) but a waterproof poncho can easily assist you in the rain. So, don’t let the weather dampen your spirits; see you tomorrow! By the way, the colour black just washes me out! My vibrant poncho will surely brighten up your day! See you there! Where, where, where is……..
The Newmarket Inn – Still waiting on a response
Following my initial email (blog of 7th July) to the brewery and multiple follow-up emails, I’m still awaiting a response from the Stonegate Group. As I’m hoping to avoid the scenario of yet another pub with sports on big tellies that doesn’t cater to our preferences. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome!
Paint Management needed
As mentioned in the blog of the 30th of June
To further add, this week, I came across a tweet from Metro News, highlighting an issue with bus access on Ninelands Lane. Determined as ever, I’ve sent another message to LCC, not one to give up easily. It reminds me of my persistence to secure marked bays outside the shops on Fairburn Drive, a feat that took me 17 months of unwavering effort. Rest assured, I’ll keep pushing for positive change, no matter how long it takes. 🚌🛣
What’s on?
- Tonight – Food at Quirky’s – Q4 is here again tonight 5-7 pm.
Come on down and have your tea made for you while you enjoy a well-earned drink.
- Saturday 22nd July 11 am – 10 pm all online tickets and shop tickets have been sold, but if you’re quick, you may still be able to get some on Saturday morning at the gate – ALL THE FINGERS IN THE WORLD CROSSED for this event
FAQ’s
- Gates open at 11 am
- Bands start at 12 pm
- Poncho’s will be on sale – available whilst stocks last
- Picnics and soft drinks welcome
- Chairs and blankets allowed
- No Alcohol
- No Glass
- No Dogs
- No Gazebos
- There will be a fully licensed bar serving a range of alcohol and a variety of food vendors to choose from. Please can we ask you to dispose of all your rubbish accordingly and use the bins provided?
- Tickets bought online have been posted. Any tickets bought now should be collected at the gate.
- Any remaining tickets will be available on the day, however, these are limited.
- Saturday 22nd July – Kippax Makers Market 10 am-2 pm
- Saturday 22nd July – Culture Trail Kippax and Methley – Part of Leeds 2023 Itinerary
- Saturday 22nd July – 2.30 pm – NET Choir at Garforth Methodist Church
- Sunday 23rd July – Garforth police station community contact point 10 am-12 pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1353348728558564/1353348765225227/?active_tab=about
Officers look forward to meeting residents across the communities served, to discuss any local issues and community concerns, whilst providing information and advice.
On arrival, please approach the building via the steps or ramp from the car park, knocking on the glass door next to the flag mast. (The previous help desk entry point).
LEEDS 2023 – our local event
- Sunday 23rd July – LEEDS 2023 Garforth and Swillington ward at Great Preston Village Hall 12 – 4 pm
Lots going on – check out their Facebook page for more details
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088240851328
Coming up
- Friday 28th July – Breeze Event Garforth on Glebelands 12 to 2.30 pm and 3-5.30 pm Tickets required 50p A child http://www.breezeleeds.org
- Saturday 29th July – Peace Trail Walk –
- Sunday 6th August – Garforth Repair Café 2-4 pm Garforth Welfare Hall
- 12th-13th August at Lotherton – Vintage Fair Poster
- Wednesday 16th, 30th, and 31st August – Family Yoga with Amy of Hawthorn Wellbeing
Walton School of Dance, Garforth, LS25 1DW
- Check what’s coming up in the holidays across Leeds https://www.facebook.com/familiesleedsmag
Planning
- ALL BIN Collection dates are to change across the city, and could we see a possible addition should the pilot scheme work – big fingers crossed https://shorturl.at/jxDF6
Until next week….. Enjoy Gfest, and dance in the rain like no one is watching (remember, ponchos will be on sale, but be quick, they only have a limited supply – PONCHO your way through)
Recent Comments