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Hi All
Holbeck Library
Guess that the council have to save money and some of us think that to keep a library in Holbeck is essential. A possible avenue to go down would be to move the library into St Matthews Community Centre to be open and operated by trained volunteers . This is not a pipe dream but can be achieved . Looking to start up a campaign to keep the library . Any help would be appreciated.
Dennis & Ian
Voice of Holbeck (residents Group)
Dennis,
Your idea is a positive suggestion.
Some questions that come to mind:
Where will you get the ‘trained’ volunteers? The facility would need to better than that provided by a mobile library. What sort of help are you looking for to help in your campaign? When does your campaign start?
Anyone remember the Fountain on Holbeck Moor ?, with the Iron Drinking Cups, and chains securing them, strong enough to anchor the Queen Mary !!, when was it moved ?, and where is it now ?.
George Peacock
OKTEA42@AOL.COM
Indeed, where did the Fountain on Holbeck moor go!! I remember it well
into the 1950s. Anybody out there have any idea!
Tom Stott.
stottie99@yahoo.com
Hi All
To all blog readers and users, I am sure you will wish to join me in congratulating John Baron on receiving the award for ‘top blogpost of the year.
Many congrats to you John, we are proud of you and for the work you are doing in SouthleedsLife. Keep up the good work.
Deacon Al Henry
The Feast of Saint Nicholas
You are INVITED
Saturday
3rd December 2011
3 to 5 PM
Activities for all ages
& Christingle
Middleton Methodist
Church Hall
1 Hopewell View LS10 3TE Leeds
FREE AFTERNOON to celebrate the feast of Saint Nicholas, the true Santa! Patron Saint of Children
Children accompanied by parents/carers are invited to join in this family-friendly activities.
Contact: Deacon Al
deaconalhenry@hotmail.com
07951 894 739 for Information
Thanks for your comments – and congratulations – Deacon Al! – John B
Regarding the proposed mass transit routes: rather than causing years of roadworks and narrowing of roads, why not have more electric buses? These could be used on any road and would not require rails nor overhead gantries. Their flexibility would be an asset and they could be on the streets at a fraction of the cost and time.