A tribute has been unveiled to a Leeds soldier originally from Headingley who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his outstanding bravery during the First World War. Following a special service this week, a dedicated Victoria Cross paving stone is now proudly on display at St Chad’s Church war memorial in Far Headingley to…
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Golfers of all abilities will have the chance next month to line-up as a team and aim for the top of the leaderboard, as part of the official Leeds Lord Mayor’s Golf Day. Held on 11 May 2017, teams of four will along with playing 18-holes at Wyke Ridge at Leeds Golf Centre, also…
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Training on how to treat an epileptic seizure and also spot the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are being held at Leeds Civic Hall as part of free awareness sessions supported by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Gerry Harper. Delivered by Epilepsy Action and Heart Research which are the Lord Mayor’s…
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Pupils who have been taking part in a creative writing competition will be awarded for their poetic and literary efforts at a civic ceremony on Wednesday. Hundreds of children from primary schools across the city submitted entries into this year’s Arooj creative writing competition, with 27 pupils being short listed as potential winners. The…
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The Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper has met with pupils from a north east Leeds Specialist College who have opened a design and crafts shop in a city library. Working in partnership with Leeds City Council’s library service, young people aged 16+ from West Oaks SEN Specialist School and College are selling a range…
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A close aid and confidante to the city’s Lord Mayors for over three decades has been recognised with a prestigious Leeds award. This follows 33 years of unbroken loyal service as a member of the Lord Mayor’s team by John Wilson, who until his retirement in September 2016 as Sergeant-at-Mace for nearly 25 years,…
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A tireless guardian of Leeds’ historical past and influential campaigner for a positive architectural future has received a prestigious civic award. In recognition of the pivotal role he played as Director of Leeds Civic Trust in both protecting and shaping developments in the city for nearly 30 years, Dr Kevin Grady has now been…
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A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 22 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm. Remembering those who were persecuted and died during the Holocaust and other genocides, the event hosted by the Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper will also include a keynote speech by MP for…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper was in attendance as a new member of the Royal Navy fleet was officially affiliated with the city. This follows a naming ceremony held at BAE Systems Maritime in Barrow-in-Furness that saw astute-class submarine ‘HMS Audacious’ unveiled in front of a small, select audience. Leeds’ links…
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To mark both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this year, a poppy themed garden seat bench has been temporarily installed near the war memorial on Victoria Gardens. Donated by 102-year-old veteran Mr Joe Morton who served with the Royal Army Service Corps and designed by metalwork specialist David Lockwood, the tribute offers a poignant…
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After four weeks of voting and more than 10,700 votes cast, the new Leeds Children’s Mayor has been announced as Grace Branford from Drighlington Primary School. Grace, who is in Year 6, won the competition after people across Leeds voted hers as their favourite of the 12 manifestos in the final. Each of the…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday. Held on Sunday 13 November, people of the city are once again warmly invited to gather at the war memorial on Victoria Gardens to join…
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Twelve Leeds school children who are taking their first steps into politics are now campaigning hard to win votes to become the new Leeds Children’s Mayor. Voting is now under way in this year’s competition, which saw an amazing 36 Leeds primary schools submitting their best manifestos. Year six pupils from across the city…
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Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Leeds tonight to welcome home in style their amazing Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic Rio Heroes. Set in a sea of colour, music and entertainment, Yorkshire’s athletes received a reception never to be forgotten as they toured the city centre on open top buses with coaches,…
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Organist Dr Simon Lindley and deputy principle at Leeds City College Ken Reid, have both received a prestigious Leeds Award as part of a special civic ceremony held this month. Dr Lindley, who had been until very recently the Master of Music at Leeds Minster since 1975, received the award for his huge contribution…
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Ed Clancy, Kadeena Cox and Tom Ransley are the latest ‘Rio Heroes’ to attend a very special homecoming parade in Leeds on Wednesday 28 September, which will honour their outstanding performances in the Olympics and Paralympics. In what promises to be a truly memorable occasion, the people of Yorkshire will be able to pick…
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A host of athletes have already added their names to the list of attendees set to take part in a very special ‘Rio Heroes’ homecoming parade in Leeds this month celebrating the achievements of Yorkshire Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Held on Wednesday 28 September from late afternoon, the people of Yorkshire will be able…
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Serving medals of a decorated World War Two veteran, which were stolen in 2002 by thieves, have recently been replaced and presented back to their owner as part of a special civic ceremony this week. On hand to reunite Mr Fred Jackson with his cherished medals of service in many campaigns, was the Lord…
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The Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper is aiming to complete a unique double at this Sunday’s Asda Foundation Leeds 10k. Not only will the Lord Mayor be officially starting the event as has become tradition, he will then be lacing up his trainers and taking on the course himself to raise money for his…
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