Leeds today: Eastgate reaction, Bramleydom, Gazza and Carriageworks

Good morning, Leeds. Hope you had a good weekend. Today, I'm putting the spotlight on potential cuts to the city's buses. What could it mean for Leeds? What's making Leeds tick today? Darren Cronian, of My Life in Leeds blog , has recorded an audio post criticising the new Eastgate Quarters development for being 'unimaginative'. He says There's more to a city centre than eating, drinking and shopping and calls for family-oriantated attractions. What if Leeds regenerated its old buildings rather than pulling them down for bright shiny new shops? is a debate on the What if Leeds website forum. Paul Gascoigne - Gazza himself - has become new Garforth Town manager. Yes, you read that right. Read it again here . So, does Leeds love shopping? Helen Robinson guest blogs on The Culture Vulture. Check out some hyperlocal community sites in Leeds over at this Openly Local map. Kirkstall Online reports that on Tuesday 5 October here is an "Active Life" launch event aimed at people aged 50 and over being held in Kirkstall. The event will feature two mystery sports celebrity guests and takes place at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. House-building plans that would have netted Leeds more than £255m have cancelled by council bosses, reports the YEP. Headingley.org reports the next Hyde Park & Woodhouse forum will be held tomorrow at 7pm at Woodsley Road Community Centre. The assistant director of West Yorkshire Metro will speak about bus services, and local police inspectors will talk about crime. Do you live in Holt Park? You can find the opening times of local services and businesses over at hyperlocal site Holt Park Today . NeighboursUnited.net is an independently run Network for those living, working and learning in Leeds. The leaked list of around 180 quangos facing the Government axe contains 10 in Yorkshire that will definitely go - including some based in Leeds, reports the Yorkshire Post. Traditional Markets in Britain: a lost opportunity? is a post on the Friends of Leeds Kirkgate Market 's blog. A solo exhibition by Leeds based artist Samantha Hodgson, Reflecting Light, runs until the 14 October in the atrium at Shine in Harehills, reports My Life in Leeds blog. Leeds attracted 15.5 million tourists in 2009, boosting the city's economy by £1.02billion, a 13% increase on the previous year . The importance of music in education is discussed by Victoria Jaquiss on her Leeds Schools Campaigner blog . Bramleydom followers met up to hatch new ideas for making Bramley more fun, more visible and more friendly on Saturday. There's also a Bramley Flickr page here . Do you have news, views or events to share? Feel free add them to the comments below or contact me by email or on Twitter @GdnLeeds .