Topiary Organisation

Shaun the topiary sheep and his floral display have been causing quite a stir on the estate’s Kirkfield Green thanks to Thorner Tenants and Residents Association.

Association member Andrea Walker said: “Shaun has taken up residence with us for the summer season and has already given lots of pleasure to many people living in and out of the village.

“Shaun’s visit is part of the association’s green team’s flowerbed project aimed at giving the estate the uplift it was in need of.

“As members of Thorner Tenants and Residents Association we feel very honoured to be the first people to show Shaun off in a rural setting.

“We would like to thank everyone for their kind comments and encouragement to carry on with the good work, also a thank you to those who have made a donation towards the purchase of our plants.”

Leeds City Council (Redhall Nurseries) has let the estate display Shaun on loan this summer.

But it is Thorner Tenants and Residents Association, established in October last year, who has successfully secured his debut appearance for the benefit of the village.

Mrs Walker said: “Our aims and objectives are to make our environment a pleasant place to live and to improve conditions to promote and represent all tenants and residents of the area. We have planters arriving in the near future which will be placed on the Bramham Road area to provide a floral display and the association has also helped elderly residents and just recently provided skips around the area.

“We hope to achieve a good relationship with East North East Homes Leeds and all tenants and residents in our area and also to work alongside Thorner Parish Council on all matters relating to the community in which we live.”

l The association is holding an open meeting on the July 25 at Thorner Primary School at 3.30pm until 5.30 pm. Representatives from the local police, fire service, highways and East North East Homes Leeds departments will be present to deal with any issues along with members of the association committee.