The Armley Tourist Board

Well we have been getting a few nudges here at the Tourist Board to ascertain if it will be happening again, especially in the light of the expected bun in the oven in September.

The Lady Mayoress would love to see this quirky little competition become an annual event, and is keen to throw her weight behind it, as much as is possible in the time she has available.

The time constraints to pull together a calendar this year may be a little to much, but we are looking for people who want to get involved in putting the Charming Armley Cake Competition on the map for a second year running.  If we get cake crew together it need not be an onerous task.

Do you feel like helping out? We suggest a lovely social on the 20th August (7ish) at a yet to be determined venue to ascertain expressions of interest, and who can do what etc.  What say you? Want to see it happen again? Fancy hearing more?

We are thinking as we put the date in the calendar of the 4th October we may well stick to it!

We are thinking as we put the date in the calendar of the 4th October we may well stick to it! 

Please rsvp by clicking here, and we will confirm venue and time with you depending on numbers..

Sue and John took one look at the Wool Shop on Whingate Junction and decided that it had immense potential, especially as knitting, thrift, make do & mend is so NOW! So they decided to carry on the long tradition from Shirley and her sisters. Which is a relief indeed, to the the many knitters in Armley and beyond who frequented the shop for over 40 years.

So why not pop in and say hello to them? They have some great ideas and lots of enthusiasm and passion for yarns and knitting. They also hear great stuff about the Armley community and are keen to get involved with stuff.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-5pm.

Some of you may have visited the rather wonderful emporium so called 'Book Swap Day' recently, and can bring to mind the elegant furniture on display. Well we have a fire sale and are looking for good homes for the following items of furniture, and if you are prepared to take it off our hands it's all yours!

So let us cut to the chase. Items will be given on a first come first served basis

• 2 lovely wing back chairs, one chinzy the other blue One under offer
• I occaisional side table with lamp affixed, could be a telephone table for a hallway Under Offer
• 2 4ft high shelving units - teak effect. Nothing special, but useful UNDER OFFER
• 2 rather lovely antique cabinets complete with all glass and keys One left
• 1 red 2 seater sofa, recently upholstered, with wing back chair. quite formal, good quality, comfortable UNDER OFFER
• 1 Green velvet lined copper waste paper basket
• 1 rattan magazine rack
• 1 3ft square coffee table, dark wood, very solid, handsome piece. UNDER OFFER
• 1 rather frou frou cream leather sofa, 2 seater, good for a basement

If you scan the photographs (taken by the lovely Phil Moody) you can see the red chair - it looks brownish here, one of the shelves and one of the cabinets! Contact enquiries {at} thearmleytouristboard.com if you would like any of the above.

Look out for the Pride of Place Exhibition at Morrisons, Swinnow Rd, Bramley, you know off the Stanningley Bypass. Open 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10-4 Sun. From 5th-20th July, Check it out and get a bout of shopping in while your there. The Mantelpieces of West Leeds, photos by me; Phil Moody, the book out beginning next week! Part of the I love West Leeds Arts Festival.

To download it is a pdf click here!

If you would like to get hold of a book then why not email me phil100 {at} hotmail.com

An appeal for help has reached the ears of the Lady Mayoress.
Fabulous photographer Casey Orr has hit a snag and is hoping you may be able to help her....
Do you live in Armley? Yes? Do you have any roses in bloom, or just going over?
Is your bush really bushy, and full of blooms?
Is it quite tall?
If you have this perfect rose bush could Casey and her model come and photograph it?
Contact Casey at caseyorr{at}hotmail.com