Beeston, Tingley, Morley Rothwell, Hunslet, Gildersome, Middleton and Drighlington are all featured in this rewind to 2000 a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 44 photos to take you back to south Leeds in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Beeston
Hillside Primary School pupil Winston Karugawas learning more about fashion from designer Anita Massarella as part of the 2000 World of Work programme at her studio on Harrogate in June 2000. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
14. Beeston
Loads of money. Pupils at Hugh Gaitskell Primary School rehearse their poem 'Going Lotto' in July 2000 ahead of an event the West Yorkshire Playhouse. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Beeston
A protest by residents of Trentham Grove who claimed their were are living with rubbish, rats and needles. Pictured in August 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Beeston
These residents were in the process of forming a communilty association in August 2000. Pictured, from left, are Lloyd Robson, Katie Holland, Dina Griffin, David Griffin and Silvana Claydon. Front, from left, are Darrio Claydon, Bianca Claydon and Bianca Webster. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Beeston
St Francis of Assissi Primary School pupils listen to their tutor ,at the South Leeds Leisure Centre in July 2000 as they take part in a Yorkshire Water scheme to improve their swimming. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Beeston
Do you remember Salim Patel? He worked at the BP Garage on Dewsbury Lane. Pictured in September 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN