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
19. Middleton
A workman walks down the centre of the new indoor riding arena at Middleton Park Riding for the Disabled Centre which was nearing completion in September 2000. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
20. Middleton
Ready for their trip to Blackpool, with members of Middleton Elderly Aid in October 2000, from left, are Stephanie Bream, Michelle Green and Laura Kemp. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Middleton
Protestors demonstrated about the proposed closure of Sharp House Farm in January 2000. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
22. Middleton
This is Annie Field who had lived her council house on Sissons Terrace for 60 years. Pictured in January 2000. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
23. Middleton
Staff from McDonald's construct a sensory garden for pupils at Middleton, Primary School in June 2000. Pupils, clockwise from bottom left, Lauren Walker, Ashley Holmes, Gareth Bray and Launa Scott study the plans. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Middleton
Mavis Cornish prepares flowers for the flower festival at St Mary The Virgin Church in June 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN