Monday 8th January, 2024

Here we go. This is a street within Moortown during the early 1950s as it was being developed. Can you guess where this is? Find out in tomorrow’s newsletter.

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The weather in Moortown for Monday shows a day starting with cloudy skies and temperatures of 2°C at 6 AM, gradually rising to 3°C from 9 AM to 3 PM.

As the day progresses, there will be some breaks in the cloud cover, particularly around midday and early afternoon, when some sunshine is expected. The temperature dips back to 2°C from 4 PM to 9 PM and further down to 1°C from 10 PM onwards into the early hours of Tuesday.

Overall, it's a dry day with light winds and some sunshine around midday.

Monday, January 8th

Extend (exercise class) from 10:50 am to 12:20 pm and again from 1:20 pm to 2:50 pm at Moortown Baptist Church.

Tai Chi from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Moortown Methodist Centre.

Zumba from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at St Stephen's Church Hall.

Walking Football from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Allerton Grange School

Tuesday, January 9th

The St. Gemma's Hospice Treecycling Service is scheduled to run from January 9 to January 13, 2024. This recycling event is an opportunity for people to have their Christmas trees collected by volunteers. The donations received for the service are intended to support St Gemma’s Hospice in providing care for people with life-limiting illnesses.

The Dance On event on January 9th is scheduled to take place from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Moortown Methodist Centre. They promise to provide a fun and accessible environment for older people to dance.

Thursday, January 11th

The "Arts & Carafes" event at The Leeds Deli is a creative and social gathering where participants can enjoy wine while engaging in various craft activities. Held on select Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm creative experts provide skills and guidance for crafts such as making Jesmonite candle holders, polymer clay earrings, mini neon sign lights, drip glaze jugs, and knitted Easter wreaths. The event is designed for beginners and is a communal, 18+ event.

Friday, January 12th

The Shared Tables event is a communal dining experience where attendees can enjoy lunch together in the local area. This event is scheduled to take place from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at The Ego at The Wellington.

Saturday, January 13th

The Saturday Working Party event on January 13th, 2024, is a community event at Friends of Roundhay Park where volunteers undertake maintenance and planting in various areas such as parklands, gardens, woodlands, streams, and footpaths. The meet-up is at the Carriage House behind the Roundhay Fox from 10:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm, including a tea break.

Sunday, January 14th

The Alwoodley Community Orchard Wassail event is scheduled for 3:00pm to 4:30pm at Alwoodley Village Green.

Organised by Alwoodley 2030: Climate Action, this event invites the community to make noise to celebrate the orchard, wish the trees good health, enjoy mulled apple juice, and be merry together.

Leeds Parkrun Energises Roundhay Park with Record Attendance

The Leeds parkrun event at Roundhay Park marked the New Year with a record turnout, attracting over 400 participants, the highest since the pandemic. On January 6, 2024, both new and veteran runners joined in the community event, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere. The event was celebrated for its strong sense of community and received praise for its significant number of attendees.

Roundhay Road Sealed Off for Accident Investigation

Roundhay Road in Leeds was closed by police as they conducted an investigation into an accident that occurred on January 5th, outside the Tesco store on the same road. The section between the junction of Gledhow Wood Road and the entrance of the Wickes store was cordoned off from 11:15 am and was expected to remain so for several hours. West Yorkshire Police were on site attempting to reconstruct the accident, and motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

As schools are opening back up after the holiday period, here are some notable events that are happening that you should be aware of.

At Moortown Primary school, they are starting the New Year off with only one event this week, on their first day back which is Monday 8th January. In their calendar there is a Learning Statement, helping children understand drugs and how medicines are helpful drugs.

Looking at Carr Manor Community School, they are also returning back to school on the 8th January where their Year 7 students will be commencing their Midterms.

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Moortown Golf Club Achieves Renewed Environmental Excellence

Moortown Golf Club has been re-awarded the Golf Environmental Organisation (GEO) Certification, recognising its commitment to environmental sustainability.

This respected accreditation, renewed every five years and held by the club since 2018, acknowledges Moortown's efforts in fostering nature, conserving resources, and supporting the community.

The club's sustainable management includes minimising the use of water, fertilisers, and pesticides, as well as ongoing high-quality heathland restoration.

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