PC Mark Gee was the town's new community constable in 1996. He is just one of a number of faces you may recognise from these photos celebrating a year in the life of LS25. They include memories from all aspects of life - from schools and businesses though to sport the arts - during a 12 months to remember. READ MORE: 16 photo memories of Garforth in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Garforth in 1996
Pupils at St Benedict's RC Primary School were chosen by the BBC to make a short film on the town's mini wildlife. Pictured are James Houseman (left) and Thomas Waldron. Photo: Peter Thacker
2. Garforth in 1996
Garforth Community College was rearing two Jersey calves at its farm unit before sending them to Uganda in March 1996. Pictured are pupils Chris Parker and Chris Barley Photo: Bruce Greer
3. Garforth in 1996
Open cast mining in north Garforth was leaving a scar on the town's landscape in April 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker
4. Garforth in 1996
Do you remember this butcher? Ray Everitt shop was on Main Street in the town. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Garforth in 1996
This is John Holder and Julie Cave who ran the The Gaping Goose pub on Selby Road in April 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker
6. Garforth in 1996
Maureen Coates (right), from Garforth enjoys a chat with friends, Janet Slack, (left) and Maria Scarth, at Squires Cafe 1960's Reunion which she has organised for the past 13 years. Photo: Justin Lloyd