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On 13 November 2025, the Annual Interfaith Peace Service was held at the Civic Hall in Leeds, bringing together representatives from across the city’s diverse faith communities. For over 20 years, the World Peace Flame has formed a central part of this service, continuing its tradition as a shared symbol of unity and peace. During…

On 21 September 2025, the Garforth Peace Project marked the International Day of Peace with their annual commemoration at the Leeds World Peace Flame Monument. This meaningful gathering brought together members of the local community alongside distinguished guests, including King’s Representative Dr Kuldip Bihari OBE DL, the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Dan Cohen, and…

On 8 November 2025, the 8th Garforth Annual Peace Lantern Walk brought the community together for an evening of reflection, remembrance, and unity.   Organised by the Garforth Peace Project, the event created a peaceful and welcoming space where lanterns illuminated the path—symbolising hope and a shared commitment to peace. The evening included thoughtful reflections…

On Remembrance Sunday 2025, we were deeply honoured to see the Garforth World Peace Flame included once again in the Service of Remembrance at St Mary’s Church, Garforth. For the third consecutive year, the Flame was placed at the War Memorial alongside the wreaths and flowers—standing as a quiet yet powerful symbol of reflection, unity,…

As part of their ongoing Paying Peace Forward project, the Garforth Peace Project has been working with six local schools to create World Peace Flame tealight candles – helping to share the message of peace in a simple and meaningful way. These special candles were kindly made by pupils whose creativity and thoughtfulness have brought…

On 21 December 2025, the first International Meditation Day was marked with a special event in Leeds. To celebrate this meaningful occasion, the Leeds Brahma Kumaris held a meditation gathering in which the World Peace Flame played a central role. The Flame was used to light all the candles for the event—symbolising the sharing of…

World Peace Flame Shared at West Yorkshire Lieutenants Garden Party On 23 June 2025, the Garforth Peace Project attended the  Yorkshire Lord Lieutenants Garden Party, held in the beautiful grounds of Bowcliffe Hall. During the event, over 100 World Peace Flame tealight candles and accompanying leaflets were shared with attendees – helping to spread the…

On August16th 2025, a significant and historic moment took place in Kippax as the World Peace Flame was used to light the beacon at the War Memorial on VJ Day. The ceremony was led by Kippax Parish Council and the King’s Representative for West Yorkshire, Kevin Sharp, marking a powerful act of remembrance and unity.…

We would like to sincerely thank St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Garforth for welcoming the Garforth Peace Project to deliver another Assembly for Peace. It is a pleasure to see the continuation of the Paying Peace Forward project, sharing the message of the World Peace Flame with pupils and staff. As part of this…

In April 2025, the Garforth Peace Project marked the 8th Anniversary of the Garforth World Peace Flame with a special visit to Green Lane Primary Academy. As part of the celebration, the team delivered their ongoing Paying Peace Forward project, sharing the message of peace with pupils and staff. The initiative was warmly received, reflecting…