They rewind to 1999 and showcase bags and bags of community spirit in a suburb celebrating the present as well as looking to the future. Pupils at a primary school in LS11 came together to launch a playground scheme aimed at stop all squabbles between students. Young Beeston Juniors footballers celebrated cup final success at Elland Road while basketball and rugby league stars visited the community. And locals came together to celebrate Christmas at The Tommy Wass pub. This was Beeston in 1999. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley 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 in 1999
August 1999 and pictured are members of the South Leeds Live at Home Scheme at St Andrews Methodist Church in Beeston. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

14. Beeston in 1999
Pictured with his birth certificate is Beeston's Peter Newman who celebrated his ninth birthday in September 1999 - 09/09/99 | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

15. Beeston in 1999
Beeston Hill Primary was celebrating a very good Ofsted report. Pictured, left to right, are Jack Doyle, headteacher Eric Whitehouse, Lucy Smith and Hollie Holdsworth-Watson. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

16. Beeston in 1999
Parents and children attend a drugs awareness meeting at Greenwood Primary in October 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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