Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March

Subject: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 05:28 AM

Two long sets from the Duncan McFarlane Band (acoustic)
on Saturday 22nd March 08 - at the Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds
from 9pm onward
- and it's for FREE!

More details re the venue - ring the pub on 01132581248

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: GUEST,mollycat
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 08:30 AM

The Abbey Inn was awarded the CAMRA community pub of the session award yesterday - so we know the beer will be great.

I think the pub is officially classed as in Newlay not Kirksall, so not to confuse people who want to see Duncan and his band of wonderful musicans on Saturday night.

I'll be there!

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 09:51 AM

Is it actually on Newlay Lane, Mollie?

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: Tyke
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 12:56 PM

The Abbey is down and on Pollard Lane, which runs down from the Leeds and Bradford Road if you are heading towards Leeds. It's on the Left just after the Post Office and before a Pub (Sorry I can't remember the name of the Pub) if you turn the WRONG WAY to the right that is Newlay Lane.

Now this is a bit strange because if you approach from Horsforth (The Fleece) going towards Leeds you can turn Right and go down Newlay Lane. However approaching from Horsforth in a Car will mean that you have to Cross the Weak Bridge over the River Aire on Foot and Newlay Lane has changed it's name to Pollard Lane. I'm not sure of the distance between this Closed River Aire Bridge and the also closed cars Railway Bridge but the Abbey is just the other side.

Perhaps I should mention the Hump back Bridge over the Canal and the fact that part of Newlay Lane on the Bramley Side is a single-track road with passing places. Now I will leave the Post Office to decide if the Abbey Inn is in Bramley, Kirkstall or New Leeds. The directions to the Abbey Inn are not something, to be honest, that I have ever thought about having lived in Leeds most of my adult life. In fact if you ask directions to the Abbey Inn locally I'm pretty certain they would tell you to go down Newlay Lane.

Now having totally confused everyone including myself I would recommend having a look at the Abbey Inn on Google Earth you will discover plenty of Footpaths and walks. Some of the footpaths possibly due to the Building of the canals bridges and then the Railway Bridges in different places have never developed over the years in to Roads. If you pay the Abbey Inn a visit via Pollard Lane please drive carefully as the Wildlife of Bramley tends to dash out to crossing the road showing very little road cense.

Oh and just to make matters worse the Leeds and Bradford mentioned don't go to Leeds or Bradford.

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: Tyke
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 02:10 PM

The Abby Inn
The Abbey Inn 99 Pollard Lane, Newlay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1EQ ...
LEEDS CAMRA Community Pub of the Year 2008 Contact us at The Abbey. Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 12-11 Sunday 12-10:30. FOOD SERVED Friday 5:8 Saturday 12:3 ish

www.theabbey-inn.co.uk · 18/03/2008 ·

Well there is the Bramley Post code but just to cause more confusion go to the Website and the Landlord turns out to be The Lord Mayor of Newlay.

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 03:32 PM

Thanks for a' that, T - D

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 05:16 PM

Erm, I think, on balance, that it's just as well that I'll be in Worthing!.

Have a great evening guys.

See you soon Mollie.

Deirdre

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 06:58 PM

Worthing? ....a handbag???!!!

We'll let you off missing the one gig, BBP,
seein' as you come to so many! Bless! - D

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:14 AM

Hi HA,

Just had an email from my sister (who I'm staying with in Worthing) about the delights she has planned for me for this weekend as my "birthday" present - so Friday evening is "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" followed by curry and a beer!. Somewhat different to last Friday evening - as long as Joseph doesn't wear bright coloured hooped tights!.

Saturday's delights include a back massage and facial and tea with our friend Sally - no handbags but probably still plenty of planks on the beach.

Have fun in Newlay / Bramley and see you all on the 5th.

BBP

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: GUEST,Mollycat
Date: 20 Mar 08 - 06:09 AM

Hi BBP,
What a shame you won't be there on Saturday. Never mind I have to play pirates by myself!
See you on 5th and 26th!
Mollycat

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: BusyBee Paul
Date: 20 Mar 08 - 10:35 AM

Hiya Mollycat,

I'll keep a weather open for pirates on the pier. You'd best keep an eye on t'Captain's hook!.

See ya soon,
BBP

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: HipflaskAndy
Date: 21 Mar 08 - 04:21 AM

The gig - if we may stay on topic.... is free entry
We're on 9pm till way after closing time!
(he said, refreshing the thread)

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: GUEST,mollycat
Date: 22 Mar 08 - 11:47 AM

Sorry HFA,
We will stay on topic.
Glad the snow has melted, looking forward to the gig tonight!

Subject: RE: Abbey Inn, Kirkstall, Leeds 22nd March
From: GUEST,mollycat
Date: 27 Mar 08 - 08:59 AM

I really enjoyed the gig on Saturday night - excellent music and excellent beer too.
When do you play there again?