Little Juliette Dumouchel must be the luckiest toddler in Leeds. Her father, Thierry, has been making Easter eggs at his Garforth patisserie.Little Juliette Dumouchel must be the luckiest toddler in Leeds. Her father, Thierry, has been making Easter eggs at his Garforth patisserie.
Little Juliette Dumouchel must be the luckiest toddler in Leeds. Her father, Thierry, has been making Easter eggs at his Garforth patisserie.

15 photo memories of Garforth and Kippax in 1999

Community spirit shines through in these photos showcasing a year in the life of two east Leeds neighbours.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 17th Mar 2021, 06:00 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2021, 07:01 BST

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1999 was a year in which residents living in Garforth and Kippax had plenty to smile about. Young Juliette Dumouchel most certainly had as her dad Thierry had been making Easter eggs of all shaped and sizes at his Garforth patisserie. Pupils at a Kippax school were celebrating the opening of a new library, students were celebrating A level results and the award-winning Kippax Park had been transformed. Elsewhere the two communites were brought closer together thanks to a new a new footpath and cycleway. Enjoy these photos celebrating 12 months in the life of LS25. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 16 photo memories from Garforth in 2007 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

This is Beryl Dixon, landlady of the Newmarket Inn in February 1999. The pub was a quieter after the workmen working on the new A1/M1 link road had finished.

1. Garforth in 1999

This is Beryl Dixon, landlady of the Newmarket Inn in February 1999. The pub was a quieter after the workmen working on the new A1/M1 link road had finished.

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February 1999 and two local children enjoy the award-winning Kippax Park. The 19 acre site had been transformed thanks to the hard work of local unemployed people.

2. Kippax in 1999

February 1999 and two local children enjoy the award-winning Kippax Park. The 19 acre site had been transformed thanks to the hard work of local unemployed people. Photo: Steve Riding

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This is Kippax newsagent Colin Eastwood who in February 1999 was retiring after 50 years.

3. Kippax in 1999

This is Kippax newsagent Colin Eastwood who in February 1999 was retiring after 50 years. Photo: Mel Hulme

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This is Aileen Taylor who had been working with the Church Army for 25 years. She is pictured in the refurbished St Mary's Church.

4. Garforth in 1999

This is Aileen Taylor who had been working with the Church Army for 25 years. She is pictured in the refurbished St Mary's Church.

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These Garforth Community College students were preparing to undertake charity work in Kenya. Pictured, from left, are Tom Woolford, James Wood, Nik Fowler, Sally Hartburn, Liz Hardy and Ben Smith.

5. Garforth in 1999

These Garforth Community College students were preparing to undertake charity work in Kenya. Pictured, from left, are Tom Woolford, James Wood, Nik Fowler, Sally Hartburn, Liz Hardy and Ben Smith.

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Castleford Tigers stars Ian Tonks (left ) and Nathan Sykes of Castleford Tigers stopped off at Garforth Community College to give rugby coaching tips to students. Picured is Robert Scott, Zoe Sharp, and Danielle Scales.

6. Garforth in 1999

Castleford Tigers stars Ian Tonks (left ) and Nathan Sykes of Castleford Tigers stopped off at Garforth Community College to give rugby coaching tips to students. Picured is Robert Scott, Zoe Sharp, and Danielle Scales.

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