Grot spot hot spots around LS8 came under the spotlight thanks to Harehills Matters, a newly-formed group of residents who were determined to put some pride back into the local neighbourhood. This was 1999, a year which also featured the opening of a new multi-sports court at school in the community. Enjoy these photo memories charting 12 months in the life of Harehills. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 18 photo memories of Harehills in 2001 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Harehills in 1999
This is Karen Sharp from Harehills who reached the finals of the Chat British Karaoke Championships. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Harehills in 1999
The Dream Factory, a week of workshops organised by the Getaway Girls including dance, theatre and music was held at the Roseville Centre in June 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Harehills in 1999
Community campaigners Steve Wharton and Christine Miller were leading the calls for traffic calming measures on Torre Mount in June 1999. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Harehills in 1999
This is Harehills super slimmer Sharon Roberts pictured in June 1999 after she lost 15 stone. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Harehills in 1999
Mary Seacole House in Harehills was enjoying a lick of paint thanks to these Yorkshire Bank employees. Pictured, left to right, are Elizabeth Sargeant, Christine Kaye , Andrew Wigley, and Helen Harrison. Photo: Alex Cave
12. Harehills in 1999
Leeds United footballers Kevin Evans (centre left) and Simon Watson together with Coun Mohammed Khan play football on a new multi-sports court at Bankside Primary. Photo: Mel Hulme