Beeston Juniors were celebrating thanks to the opening of their new clubhouse on Cardinal Square in the heart of the community. This was 1996 a year which featured a well known park enjoying a much needed makeover, a visit by a member of the Royal family, and a range of community events with a focus on children and young people. READ MORE: 12 photos celebrate life in Beeston during the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Beeston in 1996
Beeston St Anthony's in September 1996. Pictured, back from left, are Bob Greenwood, Tony Garth, Martin Addinall, Andrew Moss, Dave Burke, Kevin Burke, Neil Morgan, and Howard Walker (manager). Front, from left, are Andy Taylor, Craig Redmond, Bob Wenstrom, Glen Smith (captain),Neil Doughty Sam Cook and Gary Jackson. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
2. Beeston in 1996
Were you a regular here back in the day? The Malvern on Beeston Hill pictured in May 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Beeston in 1996
Anne, Princess Royal visited Cross Flatts Park in Beeston in September 1996. She is pictured with the Vice Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire David Fearnley. Photo: Roy Fox
4. Beeston in 1996
Cross Flatts Park was being refurbished in September 1996. Pictured is Clive Mitten, director of Youth Works together with project worker Sally Davies looking over the play area.
5. Beeston in 1996
Greenmount Primary pupils Janet Barber (left) and Sarah Allison won a competition in July 1996 to design the poster for Cross Flatts Community Festival. Photo: Justin Lloyd
6. Beeston in 1996
The issue of dog fouling was high on the agenda. A project was completed by pupils at Cross Flatts Primary and members of the Beeston Health Group to highlight the problem. Each mess was marked with a flag. Pictured is Leeroy Watson project mascot Sammy the Spaniel. Photo: Mel Hulme