Please note: STD codes for all numbers below are 01937 unless stated otherwise.

Anglican Church

St Mary Magdalene, Moor Lane. Family Communion is celebrated each Sunday at 9.15am and Holy Communion is held monthly, on first Wednesday at 11am. (Each week in Lent). The Vicar is Reverend Chris Puckrin who can be contacted through the Church Parish Office on 01937 574273. You can email Graham Plant, the Churchwarden at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Arts Club

Open to everyone with an interest in art, this is a thriving club for amateur artists providing tuition and instruction in painting techniques through a full programme held on Thursday afternoons in the Village Hall between 2pm and 4pm. The membership includes the full spectrum from new painters to the very experienced and provides a relaxing informal atmosphere to acquire new skills and meet new friends. New members are most welcome, please contact David Howe on 01937 573612 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Membership subscriptions are  £60 per year plus a £10 joining fee. Follow this link to its web page: www.eastkeswickart.co.uk

Badminton Club

Operates each Wednesday from 7pm to 10.30pm. Contact Geoff Waterfield on 01937 573062.


Banks

There are no banks in the village. The nearest ones are at Boston Spa and Wetherby, though there is a cashpoint (fee payable) within the Half Moon Inn at Collingham. Customers of Alliance & Leicester, Barclays, Cahoot, Co-op Bank, Halifax BOS, Lloyds TSB and Yorkshire can pay into and withdraw from their account at East Keswick Post Office.

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Beauty Salon

Pure Indulgence is a beauty salon at Laurel Bank on Main Street offering a wide range of manicures, pedicures, waxings and facial treatments. For an appointment phone 01937 579977

Beavers

Junior section of Scouting Association. Open to all boys aged 6 to 8 years Currently all boys move to Cubs in Bardsey at 8 years Meets Tuesday evenings at the Village Hall during term time from 5.15pm until 6.15pm to 'have fun and make friends' through playing games, making things and exploring outdoors. Details from Lynne Dack on 01937 572454 or Helen Chomyszyn on 01937 572628.

Bottle Bank

There is a mixed Bottle Bank and a Paper Bank (no cardboard) in the Village Hall car park on School Lane. There is a second bottle bank, for public use, in the car park of the Duke of Wellington.

Brownies

Meet each Wednesday in the Village Hall from 5.45pm to 7pm, to give girls aged between seven and ten the opportunity to experience awareness of the environment, international friendship, service and fun through shared activities. Further information from Anna Kitchingman on 01937 574592.

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Bus Services

Service 99 Leeds - East Keswick - Wetherby

Buses run every hour to Leeds (City Square for Rail Station) via Bardsey (Bank Top), Scarcroft, Wellington Hill, Oakwood and Harehills. In the other direction, at the same frequency, buses run to Collingham, Linton and Wetherby. Many evening and Sunday journeys are extended to Deighton Bar. At these times alternate buses will miss out Linton and show Service 98

Buses leave the village for Wetherby at these times:

Monday to Saturday 0635SX, 0708SX, 0818 then every hour until 1818, 1911 then every hour until 2311, 2348SO

Sunday 0910, 1112 then every hour until 2112, 2211, 2311

Buses leave the village for Leeds at these times:

Monday to Saturday 0633SX 0703SX 0730SO 0750SX 0855 then every hour until 1855 1911 2003 2103 2203 2242 2342E

Sunday 1003 1203 then every hour until 2203 2242 2342E

SO: Saturdays Only SX: Not Saturdays E: Terminates at Leeds (Eastgate) not City Square

Service 923 Tadcaster - Wetherby - East Keswick - Otley

This is a rural minibus service which runs south along Main Street to Bardsey, Scarcroft, Bardsey (Congreaves), Collingham, Wetherby, Boston Spa and Tadcaster. In the opposite direction, up Main Street, the service runs to Harewood (save your bus ticket for reduced admission to Harewood House), Arthington, Pool and Otley.

Buses leave the village for Otley at these times:

Monday to Saturday 0954 1124 1254 1424 1554

Buses leave the village for Tadcaster at these times:

Monday to Saturday 1044 1214 1344 1514 1644

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Butcher

Renowned local butcher with legendary home made pork pies and a following extending well beyond the village. Huge choice of BBQ foods and even ready prepared meals. R Illingworth Ltd, Main Street. Tel: 01937 572815. Open Tues to Fri 8am to 5pm; Saturdays 8am to 1pm.



Campsites

There are three caravan parks just two miles away at Blackmoor Lane, Bardsey. These are Glenfield (tel 01937 574657), Haighfield (01937 574658) and Moor Lodge (01937 572424).

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Catholic Church

Blessed Sacrament Church, Keswick Lane, Bardsey. Mass is held each Sunday at 9.30am. The Priest is Father John Nunan, tel 01937 582283.


Children's Playground

The Children's Playground at Carr Green is open daily from 8am until dusk for under tens and accompanying adults. It now features additional junior swings.

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Cricket Club

Part of East Keswick Sports Association. Plays at the Sports Ground on Moor Lane. Contact Harry Moores on 01937 573206.


Cubs

Meet at Rigton Green in East Rigton each Monday from 6.30pm. Contact Ashley Cullingworth on 07984 660236 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Doctor

No Surgery in the Village. Most villagers use one of the following GPs:
 

Collingham Church View Surgery, School Lane, Collingham Tel: 0844 4778609

Wetherby Dr Jacqueline Knight & partner. Tel: 01937 585669 Wetherby Health Centre, Crossley Street

Ecumenical Choir

Serves local churches for special events and festivals, presents an annual concert and undertakes major choral work. A happy social atmosphere prevails at practices and many members have been part of it since its formation in 1990. New members are made most welcome. Meets Mondays at the Methodist Chapel, Main Street for choir practice between 7.45pm and 9pm. Further information from Malcolm Bury (Choir Director and Accompanist) on 01937 574136 or James Dedicoat (Choir Secretary and Administrator) on 01937 573923 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Extend Exercise Class

If you're over 60 and have a mobility problem, this class could be ideal. Supported by the Parkinson's Disease Society and approved by the Physio department of Chapel Allerton Hospital, this clas runs for an hour on Tuesday mornings at 11am in the Village Hall. The cost is £1.50 per session and full details are available from Linda Thompson on 0113 293 5930. Help is available with transport if required.

 Keep fit classes

Keep fit in East Keswick by joining one of these classes at the vilage hall designed for all ages, both sexes and every level of fitness. All are a fun way to keep fit amongst small friendly and welcoming groups. All over workout classes run for an hour on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am and Thursday evenings at 6.45pm Join either or both, the cost is £4 per session. Aerobics classes run Thursdays at 6.30pm and the cost is £3.50 per session. To join a class, just turn up. Or if you need further information phone Klara Morgan on 01937 579088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Flower Club

Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 1.30pm in the Village Hall. Contact Janita Dedicoat on 01937 573923.


Fishmonger

A fresh fish van visits the village each Thursday afternoon between 5 pm & 6.30 pm 

Fish & Chips

A Fish & Chip van parks in Old Star car park, Main Street from 5 pm to 6.45 pm on Tuesday evenings.

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Girl Guides

Meet each Wednesday (termtime) in the Village Hall from 7.15pm to 8.45pm. Guiding is about acquiring skills, enabling girls and young women to be ready to meet challenges, to grow as individuals and achieve their fullest potential. Girls aged between 10 and 14 years are welcome to join. If any parents are interested in joining or helping in any way with the group, please get in touch. Contact Susan Marley on 01937 579468 or Tricia Smith on 01937 573823 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hairdressers

EKOne is a unisex salon in the village at Laurel Bank, Main Street. Tel 01937 572550

Home Maintenance

Advertisement  At Home Service, specially for the over 50s. providing local, electrical, plumbing, handyman and gardening services. Phone 01937 848120 or visit www.athomeservices.co.uk

Library

A mobile library visits the village each Friday from 12noon to 12.30pm and can be found in the Duke of Wellington car park. This service is a valuable asset and yet will be under threat if not fully utilised. Please check it out one Friday soon.


Local History Group

Meets regularly in the Village Hall and publishes an annual magazine. See separate webpage on this site or contact Liz Parr on 01937 572867 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Mail Collection

There are three post collection boxes in the village. These are all on Main Street and Whitegate at these locations: opposite the butchers, next to the white railings and at the war memorial.

Collection times: Weekdays 1230 and 1715. Saturdays 0900 (1130 at White Railings)

There are no Sunday collections.


Methodist Church

Main Street. Morning Worship and Junior Church held each Sunday at 10.30am The Minister is Rev Steve Barlow. You can email the secretary to the Church Council, John Pentith on  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or telephone 01937 574965.
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Millennium Book

Highly acclaimed book telling the story of the village from the year 1000 right up to Millennium Night 1999. 224pp softback. Sadly now out of print though copies are available in local libraries.

Milk Deliveries

Doorstep milk deliveries are available from T D Goodall of Beech Grove Farm, Scarcroft. Mark Price is responsible for village deliveries. You can contact the dairy on 0113 289 2229. This line is manned weekdays 8am to 4pm and Saturdays 8am to 12 noon. A telephone answering machine operates at other times but messages will not be dealt with until 8am the following working day. You can also email the dairy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   

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Neighbourhood Watch

The village has a very active neighbourhood watch whose aim is to cut crime and the opportunities for crime by responding promptly to alarms raised in the properties of other members of the group and reporting suspicious circumstances to the police. Each Tuesday the West Yorkshire Police relays a voice mail message to the convenors, who in turn give each member the message which consists of the number and type of offences committed in the village during the previous seven days. Details from Fred Slack on 01937 573057.


Newspapers

Papers can be bought at West End Stores, Moor Lane. Home deliveries of the Yorkshire Evening Post can be arranged on 0800 015 2828. Home deliveries of morning and Sunday newspapers are available in the village by arrangement with Collingham News on 01937 572232

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Parish Council

Comprises seven unpaid councillors elected every four years and a part time paid clerk. Council meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. An annual assembly, where the council reports on its work over the previous year is held each Spring. Any resident on the electoral roll may speak and vote there. The Parish Council is funded by a precept Council Tax. The Chairman is John Priestley This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The clerk is June Gallant. Tel: 573365 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  See separate webpage for full list of councillors contact details and minutes of recent meetings.

Parish Plan

The Parish Plan was devised in wide consultation between the Parish Council, villagers and local authority planners. It sets out agreed aspirations for the future of the community and its recommendations with regard to planning issues are taken into consideration by local authority planners in respect of any developments and extensions in the village. You can access the full document by following this link http://crc.rocktimeweb.net/Uploads/East-Keswick-Parish-Plan-2005_FileFile_FILE1164.pdf

Pilates and Dance Classes

Pilates classes are held each Monday in the Methodist Church meeting rooms. These include a 10am class at Foundation and Intermediate level, an 11am Foundation class, a 6.30pm Men's class and a 7.30pm mixed Intermediate and Advanced class. Other classes run at Bardsey on Thursdays. For full details of classes and of ballet and Spanish dancing classes see www.balletspanishdanceacademy.co.uk or contact Natisha Baxter on 01937 579878 or 07773 199617.

Planning applications

Every planning application concerning the village is referred to East Keswick parish Council for its comments and scutiny in addition to the usual vetting and process by Leeds City Council. if you are considering altering your property and would like to know how to do so in sympathy with your surroundings, please refer to the Parish Plan. You'll find details higher up this page together with a link to the actual document to download. Planning documents can now be viewed online at www.leeds.gov.uk/publicaccess This includes aplication forms, plans, drawings and background papers sch as Design and Access statements, manufacturers details, photos etc. Revised plans are added as previous ones are superseded. once a decison has been made about an application, background papers and superseded plans are removed and you'll see appeal decisions, amendments and discharge of conditions as appropriate.

Police

You can contact the Neighbourhood Policing Unit on 0113 285 5374 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  Our local inspector is Marcus Griffiths.

The Police will be at East Keswick Village Hall one Tuesday evening a month for half an hour from 7.15pm to meet anyone who wants to meet them and to discuss any concerns in confidence. The dates for 2009 are Sep 15, Oct 29, Nov 17 and Dec 15

You can find information on recent police activity in our area by clicking on www.westyorkshire.police.uk/npt then type in your postcode.

For non-emergencies, you can also phone 0845 6060606. To report a crime in progress or for fast urgent help, always phone 999.

Post Office

Moor Lane. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 12,30pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm except Tuesday (open till 1pm) and Saturday afternoons. The Post Office is a valuable facility. Use it to roadtax your car, or to obtain foreign currency for you. Customers of Alliance & Leicester, Barclays, Cahoot, Co-op Bank, Halifax BOS, Lloyds TSB and Yorkshire Bank can pay into and withdraw from their accounts here.

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Potholes

Report any potholes to the Highways Agency hotline 0113 247 7500.


Public Houses

The Duke of Wellington, Main Street

Black wheelie bins are emptied each Tuesday.

Green wheelie bins are emptied one Tuesday every four weeks. 2009 dates are:  Nov 24, Dec 22. 2010 dates are Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 13, May 11, Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 3 & 31, Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 and Dec 21

Brown wheelie bins are emptied on the following Mondays: 2009: Nov 2, 16, 30, Dec 14. 2010: Jan 11

Green bins can take clean recyclable materials such as magazines, newspapers, food cans, drink cans, pet food cans, plastic bottles, paper and cardboard packaging. Brown bins can take grass, hedge clippings, dead house plants, twigs (up to 3cm diameter), windfall, fruit and weeds.

Large items, such as old furniture, fridges etc. can be collected from outside your home and disposed of free of charge if you call 0845 124 0113 to make the arrangements. Try to avoid phoning on Monday mornings if you can, it's their busiest time.

Household waste tips

The nearest tips to take domestic waste to are at Thorp Arch Trading Estate (the very far end of the trading estate) and Seacroft (Limewood Road). Other sites in the Leeds direction are at Harehills (Stanley Road) and Newsam Green (take Bullerthorpe Lane (signposted Oulton) from Colton Sainsburys for about two miles and follow signs).All sites are open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm in summer and 9am to 4pm in winter months (defined as the months we use GMT). For further information on refuse collection phone 0113 398 4760 or 0845 124 0113. To order a wheelie bin phone 0845 120 0113.

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Restaurants

Chapter One at The Travellers Rest on Harewood Avenue has attractive views over the river meadows. Open Tuesday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings and Summer Sunday afternoons.For booking enquiries phone 01937 579740

The Blue Room at the Duke of Wellington on Main Street is open for lunch and dinner daily. Lunch is served from 12 to 2.30 with a full menu or lighter options including sandwiches. Dinner is served from 6 to 9pm wih an early bird menu before 7pm. Sunday lunches with traditional roasts are served from 12 to 6pm. Current offers include Curry & Pint on Monday evenings for £6.95; Young at Heart Wednesday lunches for the over 60s offering three courses for £7.95, and Steak Nights on thursday evenings promising an 8oz rump and a pint for £8.95 For more information or bookings phone 01937 573259.


Rainbows

Members of the Guide Association for girls aged 5 to 7 years. The group's aim is to promote good citizenship in a caring and fun environment. Meets Wednesdays (term time) in the Village Hall from 5.45 - 6.45 pm. Further details from Maxine Morgan on 01937 572514 or Valerie Payne 01937 573522.

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Royal British Legion

Safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of all those who served in the Armed Forces and caring for their dependents. Club covers Collingham, East Keswick and Bardsey. Open to all who have served in the Forces and others who support the aims and objectives of the Legion. New members welcome, details from David Smith on 01937 572245.


Schools

The local primary school is Bardsey School, tel 01937 572612. Other schools used are Harewood C of E, Collingham C of E and Wetherby RC.

Local senior schools are Boston Spa (01937 842915) www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk, Wetherby High (01937 582163) www.wetherbyhigh.co.uk and St John Fisher Catholic High School (01423 887254) www.sjfchs.org.uk. Several private schools are nearby including Gateways at Harewood www.gatewaysschool.co.uk and Leeds Grammar School www.lgs.leeds.sch.uk All these schools offer school bus services through the village.

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Scouts

Meets at Rigton Green, East Rigton each Thursday from 7pm. Contact Robert Sierkierkowski on 01937 572836.


Shop

West End Stores on Moor Lane sells newspapers, greetings cards, food and veg. It also operates a video library and Lottery terminal.

Open Monday to Friday 8am to 12.30pm then 1.30pm to 6pm except Tuesday afternoons; Saturdays 8.30am to 12.30pm then 2.30pm to 6pm. Open Sunday mornings 8.30am to 11.30am


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Short Mat Bowling

Anyone interested in playing Indoor Bowls would be most welcome at this successful group which plays indoor bowls three afternoons a week during the winter months in the Village Hall: Mondays and Tuesdays 1.15 - 3.45 pm Bowls are available for your use. For further information, please phone 574679 or 579926.


Snooker Club

Has superb snooker and billiards facilities inside the Village Hall including two tables of championship standard. Members can use facilities seven days a week. Anyone interested in joining will be most welcome to come down, especially on Monday and Thursday evenings when a committee member is usually available. The club plays in two local leagues with matches throughout the winter months on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Further information contact Peter Annely on 01937 574868

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Taxis

Private Hire

Deighton Cars 01937 589192

Premier Private Hire 0113 288 8855 www.premiercarsleeds.co.uk

Tennis Club

More than a hundred villagers and many complete families are members of this vibrant club created to provide tennis playing facilities to all residents and coaching for juniors. Playing standard is from recreational to competitive levels and club nights are held each Thursday during the season (May - Sept). Outside of this, the courts are available at all times for members to use. Membership details from Robert Siekierkowski on 01937 572836 or Peter Lord on 01937 574029. The club's tennis courts can be found at Carr Green.

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Toddler Group
 

Provides a fun and relaxed environment  for parents, carers and pre-school children. The group runs sessions on Thursday mornings during term time in the Village Hall from 10am to 11.30am. Varied activities including play, craft and seasonal themes are available. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits provided. For further information, please contact Heather Douglas on 01937 572678

Tree Wardens

A large part of the village lies within a designated conservation area conferring extra protection on established (trunk diameter exceeding 75mm) trees. In addition, some other trees and ancient hedgerows have Tree Preservation Orders in place. In summary, these prohibit the felling, pruning or uprooting of any part of a tree including its roots without written permission, punishable by a fine of up to £20,000 per tree. The village has designated Tree Wardens to whom infringements may be reported and who would also offer advice. For further information please contact Melanie Smith on 01937 574140

Village Design Group

The group has completed a Village Design Statement in consultation with the villagers. It has been added as Supplementary Planning Guidance by Leeds City Council Further information from June Gallant, Parish Clerk 01937 573365 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Village Hall

The village hall is home to many of the groups in the village and its facilities are available to hire. Booking enquiries can be made through Beryl Ogden on 07914 007267. See also the separate webpage on this site.

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Voluntary Care Group

The East Keswick Voluntary Care Group takes people to the doctor or optician, collects prescriptions, pops in to see people, and provides transport to the Senior Citizens Club in next village. The group is willing to help all age groups. If you have a need please call Susan Priestley on 01937 572227, Fiona Sierierkowski on 01937 572836, Jan Dower on 01937 572149 or Margaret Bury on 01937 574136.


Well Baby Clinic

Held first Thursday of each month from 10am to 11.30am in the Village Hall.

Website

If you have a comment about the website, maybe your organisation would like to be mentioned, or maybe your own society would likes its own page to administer, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Wildlife Trust

Formed in March 1992, the Trust aims to promote Nature Conservation within the Parish and protect the diverse habitats for wildlife. The village Wildlife Trust owns 35 acres of woodland between Harewood Avenue and the river and also manages Keswick Marsh and Frank Shire's Quarry. It operates a varied social calendar of walks, speaker events and children's activities. Meetings are held regularly at the Village Hall and on site. See separate webpage on this site. Details can be obtained from David Smith on 01937 574140 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Women's Institute

Offers women the opportunity of sharing friendship and learning to widen their horizons, and to influence local, national and international affairs. East Keswick WI meets in the Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm. For further details, phone Betty Illingworth on 01937 574367.


Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association

Established to promote friendship and enjoyment for ladies who care. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Village Hall. Details from Janita Dedicoat
on 01937 573923.

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Youth Club

Youth Club meets Wednesdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Bardsey Sports Club on Keswick Lane. If you're aged 12 to 16, do go along and see what you are missing.

Youth Worker: Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone Ann on 07891 2708998.

Young villagers can also communicate with each other through a special Facebook entry. See Youth Forum webpage on this site for details.

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