That was the no-nonsense message which provided a backdrop to Gary Hetherington being unveiled as chief executive at Headingley in January 1998. Sticking with a sporting theme there were calls to improve clubhouse facilities at north Leeds grassroots football club while a primary school in the city was celebrating success in the world of indoor athletics. Elsewhere firefighters saved the bacon of pigs after the lorry they were being transported in was involved in a crash. Enjoy this photo gallery charting 31 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: Photo memories from around Leeds in January 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Headingley
Members of the Village Hotel Leisure Club Sport Aid Foundation were taking part in an aerobathon to help raise money for the charity. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Shoppers visiting Granary Wharf were treated to the sounds of reggae by West Yorkshire band 'The Mighty Axis Sound System' Pictured, from left, are Culture Nam, Howard Mc Avoy and Keith Pebbles. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Guiseley
Leeds United legends came together at Harry Ramsdens. Pictured, from left, are Peter Lorimer, John Charles and Eddie Gray. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
10. Wigton Moor
Wigton Moor Junior AFC players, from left, Robert Oxley, James Mills and Dennis Campbell in front of the clubhouse which was in need of improvement. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds city centre
This is landlord Paul Clarkson who changed the name of his pub at Mill Hill from Prince to Princess of Wales after the death of Diana. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Chapeltown
Catherine Blanshard, the new head of Leeds Library and Information Services, pictured reading stories for children at Chapeltown Library. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme