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Adel Association Meeting February 18th in Adel Church
Written by Chairman - Dr Barrie Hopson
Adel Association Meeting February 18th in Adel Church
Many Adel residents went to the splendid talk on Anglo-Saxon & Norman Builders by Professor Joyce Hill, Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor. I am delighted to report that she is prepared to give another illustrated talk on the recently discovered Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet treasure’ - the Staffordshire Hoard - on February 18. Joyce has some fascinating background to this topic.
This will be in the Church at 7.30 followed by a very short Association meeting. Proceeds again will be for the Adel Church Belfry fund. The Adel Association is promoting this as the Church is an important part of our historical heritage.
Tickets are £5 and are available from the Church, at the door on the night or from Sylvia Halliday at 2671708 or or Beryl Thompson on 2673875 or
Holt Avenue - David Wilson Homes - Update (February 1)
Written by Cllr Barrie Anderson
I have been advised today that an appeal has been received by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government from David Wilson Homes for the site north of Holt Avenue (ref. no. APP/N4720/A/09/2119622. This appeal will be dealt with by Public Inquiry and I will contact you later with the exact date and time of the public inquiry.
If you have commented on this application before your comments will be forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate and taken into account unless marked confidential, or withdrawn.
Extended Services North West (ESNW) is the name for the local cluster of schools and Ireland Wood Children's Centre. Extended Services are at the heart of the local community.
We work in partnership with the local authority and other partners including Youth Services, Health, Early Years, Police, YMCA, Faith Groups, Voluntary Sector, Leisure
We respond to the needs of children, young people and families in the local area We provide information and access to a range of services and activities:
- access to quality childcare between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. - a wide range of activities - access to support and services for children and young people - space and facilities for community use - advice and information for parents and carers
Work has now started on the repair of Adel Bell Tower but we still have a large amount of money to raise to pay for the necessary repair work.
An illustrated History of Adel book has been compiled by local historian Val Crompton and is sold in aid of Adel Bell Tower Fund. It is an A5 book with over 240 drawings and photos - price £5. The books are on sale at North Leeds Life office, 265a Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN and also at Adel Wood Stores, Sir George Martin Road, Adel, Leeds LS16
For further details contact Val on 0113 225 9142.
Community Space Project - November update
Written by Publisher
The first meeting of the project team (and representatives of West North West Homes) has now taken place to consider the plans designed by Groundworks, kindly funded by West North West Homes (WNWH). The proposal has addressed most of the concerns which were expressed by those attending the public meeting in May or passed on to the project team since that date.
Friends of Adel Woods is open to everyone who wants to:
• help maintain the beautiful woods on our doorstep
• make new friends
• enjoy the countryside
Since forming in July 2009 they have cleared paths, erected bird boxes and removed over 60 bags of rubbish plus assorted large items such as beer barrels, a burnt out supermarket trolley, car parts and a plastic chair!
If you would like to help look after the woods, make new friends and enjoy the local countryside, come along! All welcome! Friends of Adel Woods is a member of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers.
The Adel Conservation area, which covers the area surrounding St John’s Church, looks set for a major extension following a review carried out by the Council’s development department. The present Conservation Area, comprises a number of Adel’s older buildings including the listed church itself, the Old Rectory, The Parish Hall and York Gate, together with its famous garden createdby the Spencer family.
Under the proposals, the Conservation Area will be extended southwards to include many of the older buildings on the east side of Church Lane like the old Adel School, Church Lane Lodge and Causeway House off Long Causeway.
To download the information sheet providing a summary of the Plan Click here
To download the more detailed ‘Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan'Click here
For further information on conservation areas please Click here
