Rothwell, Oulton and Woodlesford in 1997 are the focus of this photo gallery of memories powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Community-spirit shines through in this round up for memories from the 12 months with fundraising, fun, local sport and fish and chips all under the spotlight. READ MORE: 46 photos take you back to south Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Rothwell
Young artists, Oliver Grattan and Reanna Williams show-off their talents to the public at an open day run by Sunbeams Playgroup held at Rothwell Methodist Church. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Rothwell
The Groundwork Trust mobile farm project visited youngsters at the Rose Lund Summer Playscheme at Rothwell in August 1997. Pictured are Rachel Smith (left) and Emma Hutchinson with Heidi the goat. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Rothwell
The B6481 road between Stourton and Rothwell, running left to right, which was slightly re-aligned to allow bridge building which when finished will allow the M1-A1 link road will pass under. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
16. Rothwell
Rothwell Town pictured in November 1997 who played in Division 2 of the West Yorkshire League. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Woodlesford
A new woodland which is being created for the millennium near Woodlesford took its first plantation of a Redwood tree in December 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Oulton
Champion teams in athletics, cricket and football at Royds School pictured in July 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox