Welcome to the Menston village website
Menston is a thriving community with lots going on. Villagers can submit news and diary items via the menu on the left. Please check information on your club or organisation and let us know of any updates via the 'Contact Us' option in the Home Menu on the left.
Latest news:
Derry Hill planning application - more details are available on the Derry Hill and Bingley Road page
Airspace change proposals update
Alan Elsegood has provided an update which is available to read here.
Kirklands Community Trust
Since 1st April 2018, Kirklands Community Centre is managed by the Kirklands Community Trust.
If you are interested in booking a room at Kirklands, you can call in between 8.30 and 12.30 Monday to Friday, phone 01943 874335 (answering machine) or email kirklandsct@gmail.com
Further information about the Trust is available under the Local Services heading above.
Menston's public toilet
After sadly being closed due to vandalism, the toilet has been superbly refurbished and is open for use. In order to prevent any vandalism in the future, the toilet will be locked overnight. Rideaway Taxis, now based at Kirklands, will ensure that the toilet is unlocked before 9.30am every day.
Menston in Bloom
The work done by the 'Bloomers' around the village is much appreciated by us all, and there are lots of plans for Menston in Bloom this year. Full details can be found under the 'Organisations' heading above, in the 'About Menston in Bloom' section. New volunteers are always most welcome.
Menston Community Managed Library
Menston Library is now staffed by volunteers, supported by a professional manager.
Opening hours:
Monday 09.00 - 13.00
Tuesday 14.00 - 18.00
Wednesday Closed all day
Thursday 09.30 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 18.30
Friday 09.00 - 13.00
Saturday 09.30 - 13.00
Menston Community Association
To read the agenda and minutes for any MCA meeting, and to view 'Menston News', the MCA newsletter, click on the 'Community Association' link above.
Friends of High Royds Memorial Garden
The Spring 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Summer 2017 newsletter is available to read here.
The Spring 2018 newsletter is available to read here.
The Summer 2018 newsletter is available to read here.
Voluntary help is always welcome, as is financial support. See newsletter for further details.
To keep up to date with all the latest news regarding The Memorial Garden and Wood, please visit our website: https://menstonmemorialgarden.wordpress.com/
What's on:
Hawksworth C of E Primary School Christmas Fair
18/11/19 - Fun Packed Christmas Fair at Kirklands Sunday 24 November 11am - 2pm Read more >>
Christmas Fayre
18/08/19 - Saturday 23rd November in the Methodist Church Hall from 10am to 12 noon Read more >>
Parish Council meeting
18/08/19 - Thursday 28th November 7pm Room 17 Kirklands Read more >>
Zest Christmas Celebration
20/11/19 - A fresh informal approach to faith on Sunday 15 December 2pm at Kirklands Read more >>
Christmas Morning Celebration
20/11/19 - Informal Christmas family service at St John's Read more >>
Midnight Communion
20/11/19 - 11.30pm traditional midnight service at St John's Church Read more >>
LIGHT UP MENSTON!
17/11/19 - Christmas Lights Event from 4pm on Dec 7th at Kirklands Read more >>
Christingle Service
06/10/19 - Come and light a Christingle candle at 4pm on Tuesday 24 December at Menston Methodist Church Read more >>
Carol Service
06/10/19 - Service of Carols and Readings at 4pm on Sunday 22 December at Menston Methodist Church Read more >>
Christmas Day Service
06/10/19 - Come celebrate the birth of Christ at Menston Methodist Church Read more >>