Teams involved with grassroots sport across Leeds were celebrating success, while others were fundraising with smiles on their faces. Elsewhere a new restaurant at the Leeds General Infirmary was hoping to put a smile on the face of diners thanks to its culinary creations. This was Leeds in March 1998, a month which also featured the cast of Emmerdale get behind a charity appeal. Enjoy these photo memories charting 31 days in the life of your city at the back end of the 1990s. READ MORE: Leeds in March 1997 - Photo memories from a month of protest LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in March 1998
Cricket star David Gower and Judge Brian Walsh Q.C., D.L., The Recorder of Leeds, chat with Leeds Grammar sixth form students Oliver Granes (left) and Ian Clemmence, at a special dinner to raise funds for a sports pavilion at the school. Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Leeds in March 1998
Clapgate Primary School rugby league team were celebrating after winning the Yorkshire U-11's Cup. Pictured with team back left to right Chev Walker (signed for Leeds Rhinos), Richard Dodd (Deputy Head), Michael Lyons (signed for Wigan) and Antony Breeze (teacher). Front centre Bradford Bulls player Wayne Collins.
9. Leeds in March 1998
Top girl pop group Vanilla gave a concert for pupils at Agnes Stewart C of E with proceeds from the concert going to the fund to send pupil Danny McGuire on the In Great Britain Junior Lions tour of France. Pictured with Danny are band members , from left, Sharon Selby, Alison Potter, Frances Potter and Alida Swart. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Leeds in March 1998
Lifeguard Steven Cockshott in the empty pool at Kirkstall Leisure Centre after work had been completed on decorating it with attractive murals. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Leeds in March 1998
Prue Leith serves up a tasty morsel for David Hall, chairman of the United Leeds Teaching Hospitals in the restaurant which the celebrity chef opened in the new wing at the LGI. Pictured looking on is chef Michael Hawley. Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Leeds in March 1998
Stanningley Amateur RL players and coaches taking part in the sponsored 'Truck Pull' to raise funds send the club's three teams to the south of France on tour. Photo: Mel Hulme