Angela Williams from Morley was understandably shocked when she opened a can of baked beans to find a beetle staring back at her. Continuing with the animal theme it was also a month which featured an abandoned kitten melting hearts and a cricket legend helping a pigeon fly high. Celebrity visits, Leeds West Indian Carnival, shows and anniversaries also feature in this photo gallery from a month to remember. READ MORE: 26 Leeds publicans you may remember from the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in August 2002
The new born kitten was found abandoned outside the Cats Protection League shelter in Bramley. Photo: Tony Johnson
2. Leeds in August 2002
Andrew Flintoff helps a pigeon that was stuck in the nets ahead of the Test Match at Headingley.
3. Leeds in August 2002
Fans show their delight as Popstars contestant Darius entertained them at The Light in the city centre. Photo: Graham Lindley
4. Leeds in August 2002
Boy band Blue were in Leeds city centre to launch new O2 store on Commercial Street.
5. Leeds in August 2002
Facilties at the Leeds School FA ground on Oldfield Lane in Lower Wortley were targeted by vandals.
6. Leeds in August 2002
The Asda store at the Owlcotes Centre in Pudsey was the location for a Leeds Rhinos meet the players day. Photo: Mark Bickerdike