These photos from Garforth in 2006 are sure to bring a smile to a community which championed its success and looked forward to the future together. It features memories from 12 months in the life of the town which embraced change with a positive outlook. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 16 photo memories from Garforth in 2007 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Garforth in 2006
Inspired by WYP's Christmas production of 'The Wizard of Oz' children from Garforth schools took part in a Creative Education Week. Pictured are St Benedicts Primary pupils Sian Quirk (Dorothy) and Cameron Place (scarecrow). Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Garforth in 2006
The opening of Garforth Community College's Skills for Life Centre in December 2006. Pictured are pupils, Ashley Mitchell and Rebecca Hudson in the beauty salon. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Garforth in 2006
The Co-op opened a new store in Garforth. Pictured toasting its future are Colin Burgon MP, Co-op chief executive Alan Gill, Councillor Tom Murray, GCA chair David LeRoy and Mark Dobson, Garforth Residents Association chair.
4. Garforth in 2006
Pupils from South Milford Primary School helped run Garforth's Best Western Milford Hotel in November 2006. Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Gaforth in 2006
A Blue plaque was unveiled on the former Lidgett Lane home of Air Marshall Sir Augustus Walker. Pictured is Gp Capt Andy Sudlow, station commander of RAF Linton on Ouse. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. Garforth in 2006
Septe mber 2009 and Garforth Community College became the first school to take control of its own affairs. Pictured is Year 8 with teacher Kathy Thompson with pupils.