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
7. Leeds in August 2002
The emergency services and the Red Cross hosted a 999 Awareness Day for members of the public at the Royal Armouries. Pictured is West Yorkshire Fire Service dealing with a chip pan fire. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in August 2002
Calverley Horticultural Society's 81st annual show proved a blooming success. Pictured is judge Stephen Ryan casting his eye over some of the exhibits.
9. Leeds in August 2002
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club received a YEP Millennium award to teach the game in the local community. Pictured, from left, are Joe Belwood, Roy Wagstaff, Joe Smith and Richard Calverley.
10. Leeds in August 2002
Leeds West MP John Battle serves a customer during his day working at the Trade for Change shop in the city centre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in August 2002
Ladies at the sun dial to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hawthorn Mill housing complex in Lower Wortley. Pictured, from left, are Lillian Wilson, Gwyneth Lawton, Doris Swan, Kathleen Downes and Majorie Messenger.
12. Leeds in August 2002
Miss Dance of Great Britain, Shelley O'Horan, pictured at at the City Varieties.