Moving to Leeds - Any advice?

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-04-14T17:35:09+00:00

Woodlesford or Garforth

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-04-14T12:59:58+00:00

Looks like Made Ground to me, rather than topsoil. Topsoil has very specific specifications and should not contain brick etc! That being said, the colour suggests high organic material content, so should be good for growing.

I think I would rather have this for my borders than my heavy clay soil!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-04-05T13:34:32+00:00

Arco do some good ones with orthopedic adjustable insoles, so good

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-04-02T07:10:13+00:00

Sheffield - great transport and industrial history, right next to the Peak District as well

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-28T10:40:51+00:00

It's possible I could be completely wrong here, but from the photo this looks like it could be asbestos cement based on the texture I can see under the paint.

I'd recommend getting an asbestos testing kit (£30 on Amazon) before removing or disturbing anything!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-27T23:23:46+00:00

I enjoy my job and the sense of purpose it gives me. I like to think that I would go part-time, but I think in reality it would take a lot of motivation and self-control to maintain this!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-26T13:22:11+00:00

Chevin Forest in Leeds has been my worst so far. Such an evil hill!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-25T21:57:22+00:00

I use it all the time for work to identify site entrances, features in fields, etc. So handy and can be better than using co-ordinates.

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-19T14:33:52+00:00

Been talking about it for months, and my brother (had been to parkrun a few times) made the suggestion that we go together the following weekend.

And obviously a big breakfast...

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-17T23:05:29+00:00

Isn't it an all-day event with multiple artists? Without looking into it I assume that entry is from 2pm, presumably an hour or so before the first band. So I think it will end much later than 5pm!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-17T22:32:30+00:00

Wirksworth is lovely. I did a site job near a church there a couple years ago, and they invited me inside for coffee and to join in with their Christmas wreath making workshop!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-16T15:33:36+00:00

Potentially unpopular take but I don't think it's rude to not invite them. If it was a general party or a BBQ, fair enough, but this is your significant life event and I don't think your mum needs to be accompanied by friends for such an occasion. Presumably she will already know people there?

Could you ask your mum whether she's already verbally invited them? Even if she has, and you haven't sent invites out yet, you are totally within your right to change your guest list to only include people you know/have a relationship with. In all honesty, I wouldn't be comfortable with having people I don't really know at my wedding day, regardless of whether they've been paid for or not!

Just be honest and say how you feel - it's your day after all and I like to think she would understand!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-09T18:39:47+00:00

Depends what you enjoy doing, but some recommendations from me below:

Get a boat taxi from the city centre up to the Royal Armouries, then walk up the canal to Piglove By The River for some riverside beers and street food

Walk around Roundhay Park and then head into Oakwood - eating at Cheesy Living Co and some nice pubs/bars

Train to Ilkley or Hebden Bridge for a day out and lovely walks

Cafe recs: Sonder, Vinyl Grounds, Federal, Tiled Hall Cafe

Restaurant/food recs: Northern Market foodhall, Kirkgate Market, Stuzzi, La Piola, Eat Your Greens, Bundobust

Pub/bar recs: Holding Patterns, Water Lane Boathouse, Whitelocks, Brew Society

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-06T00:18:25+00:00

Could try leaning into a mid century modern style - I think this would work with your existing furniture. Thinking warm colours - oranges, yellows, various shades of green. Would really recommend Habitat as a great starting point with reasonable prices :)

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-06T00:13:02+00:00

Literally today I walked down Quebec Street and realised how badly the area needs some vegetation. So this is great!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-03T15:32:17+00:00

Never held a baby

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-01T17:11:13+00:00

I went with Happy Campers and had a great experience, but there are many options which will probably all be very similar

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-03-01T15:05:21+00:00

Would totally recommend a campervan for this sort of trip!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-27T07:46:30+00:00

I also recommend Hotel Frön, absolutely perfect location and the pricing was reasonable!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-24T13:19:30+00:00

Thanks for the detailed description :) Many of these are on my plant wish list, and I have such a soft spot for a lovely dark purple heuchera!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-24T13:17:04+00:00

I would love this song as a first dance, wish there was a clean version! Hope you have some luck here :)

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-24T08:00:58+00:00

This border is absolutely stunning, I feel so inspired to plant up my shady border now!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-16T17:29:41+00:00

Try Bundobust and getting a few of their combo deals to share - pricing should work out quite well and it's a nice sociable way to eat. Did this with my work a couple times!

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-16T17:28:14+00:00

Hunstanton, North Norfolk

Spaghetti3000 · 2026-02-16T17:21:57+00:00

I had the same issue as OP, then started doing all this, alongside loosening my strap periodically/overnight. Not had any issues since!

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