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
37. Hunslet
December 2000 and parents protest over poor school results at Low Road County Primary School. Pictured, from left, are Amanda Sharp, Susan Davies, with petitions, Tania Hibbert, Paula Hartley and Sharon Harrowman. | YPN Photo: YPN
38. Hunslet
Hunslet's Women's Health Matters team in June 2000. Carol Burns, seated. Pictured, from left, are Linda Bishop, Lucy Fishwick, Angela Passan, Gaynor Pinnock, Layla Jassin. | YPN Photo: YPN
39. Belle Isle
Merlyn Rees High School pupils - from left, Nicola Barrass, Hayley Briggs and Deryl Duffy - were all playing latino dancers in 'Hopes and Fears for the Millennium' show. Pictured in March 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
40. Belle Isle
The mums and tots group at West Grange Social Club pictured in May 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN
41. Belle Isle
June 2000 and pupils at Windmill Primary School and Leeds City Council road safety officials used speed guns to to measure the speed of passing cars on Belle Isle Road. Pictured is Daniel Waite using the gun. | YPN Photo: YPN
42. Bell Isle
The smouldering remains of Belle Isle Working Men's Club after a fire in December 2000. | YPN Photo: YPN