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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Most of us pass Leeds Town Hall fairly regularly but when is the last time you popped in and had a poke around? We visited this month for an access all areas look behind the scenes. There’s certainly more to the Town Hall than we thought. Have a look at this month’s Places of Interest feature and see for yourself. It’s some time since we last visited a vegetarian restaurant, the last time being our visit to the impressive Cheerful Chilli in Otley. We thought it was time we featured another so popped in to Roots & Fruits in Leeds’ Grand Arcade where we found a truly interesting menu and story behind the business. Long gone are the days when vegetarian and vegan places offered up nut-roast as their signature dish. See this month’s Food & Drink for more.
Also in this month’s edition, we thought it was about time Covered photographer Ivor Hughes got his skates on so we sent him along to check out Leeds Roller Dolls. Unfortunately he couldn’t be persuaded to join in but he did find a fantastic minority sport in the city, one that most won’t have been aware existed before now. If you’re like a little razzamatazz with your sport then it might be for you. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 11/11/14 and the advertising deadline is 14/11/14. Until next month,
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ROOTS AND FRUITS Roots and Fruits is now practically an institution. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and recently under new ownership, this vegetarian and vegan cafe first opened its doors in November 1989 to rapturous applause from non meat eaters previously deprived of a good place to eat out in Leeds centre. Twenty five years later and things have changed quite a bit in the city. Roots and Fruits though is still going strong and remains one of the the very few places to offer an exclusively meat free menu, rather than just a token number of dishes. That doesn’t mean to say that it only caters for vegetarians and vegans, of course. With a growing interest in food and sustainable living, people are
often keen to know the origin of their food, not to mention the cost to the environment. Added to this is the rise of the so called ‘gastrotourists’. According to recent research, more and more travellers are choosing their holiday destination based on the culinary experience available, with many keen to try out new flavours. And exciting new flavours is certainly something which Roots and Fruits
has to offer the discerning diner, right here in Leeds. Located in the smart and recently refurbished Grand Arcade, Roots and Fruits is popular with pretheatre diners and you can expect them to be bustling just before curtain call and also over lunch time. Offering diners a myriad of freshly cooked and delicious dishes, with the opportunity to bring your own alcohol for a small corkage fee, it’s easy to see the attraction in this quirky and friendly cafe. New owners Kay Jones and Richard Young took over around a year ago and are the third owners in the history of Roots and Fruits. Passionate about the cafe, and the ethos behind it, they have renovated to a fresh, contemporary style and vibrant caterpillar greens with sumptuous cerise pinks provide a fitting backdrop to the interesting mosaic tiled counter. Pleasant lighting highlights the work of local artists on the walls and many of the
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original Grand Arcade features remain. The huge windows offer customers the opportunity to watch the world go by from this tranquil oasis, which is just a stone’s throw away from the main shops and offices, and the original numbered floor tiles are still present in the doorway too, which seems only appropriate in an area of Leeds now known for its vintage stores and craft shops. You can expect a warm and knowledgable welcome at Roots and Fruits. Kay and Richard and are keen to showcase fresh and imaginative dishes alongside tried and tested favourites and to show that vegetarian food can be enjoyable and accessible for everyone. A quick glance through the menu reveals a range of dependable dishes such as an all day breakfast, burritos and a hearty lasagne or moussaka which sit alongside more exotic dishes such as crisp julienne vegetable, lemongrass and noodle salad, served with a Cambodian wedding day dip, or homemade chickpea and broad bean falafel. There is also a selection of lighter meals on offer such as goat’s cheese fritters with an onion marmalade, haloumi salad with puy lentils or Welsh rarebit, which may leave room for one of the fabulous desserts such as
pomegranate rice pudding, chocolate cheesecake or churros. The kitchen staff are just as enthusiastic about their work and you can expect to see an ever changing specials board featuring seasonal offerings such as blood orange, mozzarella and braised radichio salad or mushroom and redcurrant wellington. The chefs Lizzie, Luke and Loui work their magic on the range of fresh produce, which is organic and sourced from Thornes Park in Wakefield, and it’s a delight to see them crafting seasonal vegetables into
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such creative culinary delicacies. All of the burgers and soups are hand-made and vary according to whatever seasonal produce is available and you can expect such tasty options such as a marrow, fennel and rosemary soup, served with a bread bun freshly baked each day on the premises. Fresh sandwiches are also an option and include time honoured classics such as egg mayo sitting alongside a tempting artichoke and chickpea salad. Cheese roulade, spicy curries and dhal add to the range of dishes from around the world and are popular favourites on the menu too, offering a warming choice as the cold nights draw ever closer. Roots and Fruits is the only restaurant in Leeds to be approved by the Vegetarian Society, which
means that not only do they reach a very high standard and are cruelty and meat free, but all eggs are free-range and all dishes GM free, proving that conscientious and ethical dining can be achieved at an affordable price. Whilst the dishes here are very reasonably priced, there is no scrimping on quality and all produce and suppliers have been very carefully hand selected. All coffee is Fairtrade, as is much of the tea selection and hot chocolate, and the range of freshly made smoothies are vegan and gluten free. There is also a selection of cold drinks and juices available and you will find a range of handcrafted chocolate by Sweet Revolution, made in Wetherby, and cakes baked freshly by local favourites, That Old Chestnut.
At Roots and Fruits, they are happy to cater for differing tastes and many dishes can be adjusted to be suitable for vegans and gluten free diners are encouraged to enquire about dishes. The cafe is also available for private parties and has disabled access, though it should be noted that the toilet is upstairs. Much of the food is available to take away and orders can be rung through in advance and they are open from 11 am until 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. Roots and Fruits have very kindly offered Covered magazine readers a 10% discount from their bill. Just mention ‘Covered’ when you pay to receive your discount. www.rootsandfruits.net 10-11 Grand Arcade Leeds Tel: 0113 2428313
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The Thriving Fish & Chip Industry Fish and Chips shops are securely preserved within the sphere of thriving businesses in Leeds and have been for well over eight decades. The industry has become more and more prevalent in our society and in our hearts. Dating back to the 1920’s, a little fish and chip shop, named Nash’s opened up on Park Lane. Slowly but surely a flourishing business took Leeds by storm, and fish and chips soon became a favoured local dish. Starting out as a lower end scale meal, fish and chips were popular, but by no means seen in a favourable light in the realms of posh cuisine. ‘A poor man’s dinner’ or stock meals for the working class were among the descriptions fish and chips acquired.
Soon, Nash’s fish and chips became an institution, attracting local celebrities and gaining welldeserved press. Soon to follow were a plethora of new chains, some including Murgatroyds and Harry Ramsdens. As it stands, today there are near to 200 shops in Leeds alone, some with eating in facilities, but what really beats eating them straight out of the bag? The very real issue of location can be among the factors of a lower or higher income, but with some people on average eating fish and chips three times a week, and 22% of people visiting at least once a week, it is safe to say that the fish and chip industry will only continue to grow, and that it still remains a signature dish in Leeds. Thanks to Jennifer Durrans of the National Federation of Fish Fryers: www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk
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If your strawberry plants have been in for more than four years, make a new bed with this years runners to reinvigorate them. If you have any spare garlic cloves, plant them now. If not for eating, then for making your own garlic wash. Sweet peas and early varieties of broad beans may be sown under cover, then picked out and grown on in a cold frame. Tulips and hyacinths may be planted now, consider planting two or three layers of bulbs in deep pots for a spectacular display. Do not forget to bring your tender plants inside this month, alternatively, give them a deep mulch to protect them over winter.
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Stocking Up The RSPB is often asked for help in identifying an “unusual” bird – people will mention a stripy head, blue wings, black moustache or white rump. This mysterious creature usually turns out to be a jay. Normally shy birds that keep to the tree canopy, in autumn jays become more visible as they hunt out acorns around our streets and gardens. As a bird, the jay has everything – it is beautiful, intelligent, resourceful and full of character. Their activity at this time of year has an important purpose, as most of the acorns they collect are buried to provide a “larder” in times of food scarcity. Each individual can collect and store around 5,000 acorns, and, amazingly, they can remember up to 75% of these hiding places when they need to retrieve the food. Jays go to some considerable trouble to avoid being seen when they are hiding food, and even dig it up and re-bury it if they think they have been watched.
wood pile which will attract beetles and other insects, and provide a safe place for larger creatures such as hedgehogs? Check out the RSPB website for more ideas at http://www.rspb.org. uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/ gardening/
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FABIAN HAMILTON MP: going green
electric motors with the sound of the vacuum cleaner. The torque or pulling power is remarkable and there is no difficulty in getting up to speed in traffic along with other road vehicles. Again, my previous impressions had always been fashioned by remembering the electric milk floats that were universal when I was a boy. Finally the car exudes the kind of comfort and functionality that would be expected in any modern car. The only real question mark is over range. It is reckoned to be about 100 miles and while the number of charging points is growing, I would still be nervous, perhaps unjustifiably, about setting off to London knowing I would need to maybe recharge twice during my journey.
All at once I find that I have become smooth, refined, discreet and almost silent. No, this is not my re-engineered political persona but is the result of my being invited to try out an electric car around the constituency. A local garage has lent me a Nissan Leaf and I am rapidly becoming a convert. The Nissan is impressive. Its outward design is different and there are idiosyncrasies in the interior layout but it not about the specifics of this particular car on which I want to dwell for a moment. The whole experience is making me ask, “Is this the future for our use of road vehicles?” I am amazed at the silence of the car having always associated
Community Committees are an excellent way for people to meet their Councillors and get involved in shaping the delivery of vital services in their neighbourhoods. Anyone interested in coming to future meetings should call 0113 3367638 or click on the links on the Leeds City Council website – www.leeds.gov.uk.
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How quiet our streets and cities would be if all vehicles were electric! How environmentally responsible it would be if vehicles were powered from wind or water power whose vagaries are entirely matched when there is a solution for energy storage! Where better to store that energy but in the vehicles we so much need to use. The demand for oil would lessen significantly. Pollution in the cities would drastically reduce and just think of the relief that would give to those suffering from asthma. What are the next steps? Batteries that can offer say 300 miles; reduced costs - particularly of the batteries themselves and not such a flight of fancy - some additional electronics such that the car can drive itself safely to where I want to go. Google is on the case already. “Roll on,” I say. Fabian Hamilton MP 335 Roundhay Road LS8 4HT TEL: 0113 249 6600
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Councillors Comments: Councillors Comments: Chapel Allerton alwoodley Bobbies, Bushes and BIkes From the first week in October, there will be a police presence (usually two officers) just inside the Sainsbury’s store at Moor Allerton every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Police and Community Together meetings will continue every first Monday at Tree Tops on Shadwell Lane but if you want an informal word with a police officer (in private, if you wish) this sounds a genuine effort by the police to make contact easier. At this month’s PACT meeting we were given the September figures for crime in Alwoodley. We remain one of the safest 5% of wards in West Yorkshire and crime has been falling here for ten years. People who know what they are talking about tell me that this is the time of year to cut back trees and bushes that are overhanging the footpath. We have too many of these in Alwoodley and the council will not send anyone to cut back branches from trees in private land. In all senses, this is the owner’s liability. We have had e-mails about the yellow Tour de France bikes that are still in place months after the race. This is not because think there might still be some back markers trying to catch up but apparently visitors use the yellow bikes as guides as they cycle the route the Tour took. We shall not have the Tour de France back for some years but in 2015 there is to be a three day ‘Tour de Yorkshire’. When I told one of my friends this she became very patriotic and said ‘Well, I hope it’s round here and they don’t pinch it and have it in London’. Cllr Peter Harrand TEL: (0113) 268 9844 Email: peter.harrand@leeds.gov.uk
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Leeds Roller Dolls If you’ve seen the film Rollerball, either the 1975 original or 2002 remake, then you’ll have a good idea of the aims behind the rapidly growing sport of roller derby. OK, the circuits aren’t banked, there is no ball to get into any goal and nobody is riding or being pulled by a motorcycle. But the vigour, attitude and razzamatazz are just the same. Two teams of five, drawn and rotated from squads of up to fourteen in any one match, compete on a circuit roughly the size of a tennis court. Always travelling anti-clockwise, the aims of each team are twofold and identical; assist your own nominated player (the “jammer”) to lap the opposition as often as possible – while blocking your opponents’ jammer from doing exactly the same. The matches are played over two periods of 30 minutes, each half being broken down into shorter periods of up to two minutes. The rules governing what blocking or charging manoeuvres are or aren’t permissible remain a mystery to the newbie spectator – but referees are
The closely contested final between Furness (turquoise) and Newcastle (black). Here Furness are blocking Newcastle’s “jammer” (the starred cap almost hidden behind Baddie Long Legs).
there to enforce rules dedicated to player safety. Though that’s not to say that there aren’t several heavily protected spills during each play. Eighty years ago in USA the sport was fully professional and attracted up to five million spectators. The modern revival is around ten years old with the game being predominantly all-female, amateur and administered by volunteers. The showbiz and glamour elements that allegedly ruined the game in USA have been reintroduced
Thanks to Leeds Roller Dolls’ Vikki Brown (right) for inviting us to the tournament and to Helen Tulloch (or R. I. Punzell) for helping her explain the rules. Vikki is a recreational roller and Helen rolls with Rebel Roses, their travelling A Team.
– glitzy kit, loud music, running commentaries and all players known by nicknames drawn from their own, or their characteristics or style of play. On the match day we attended, the Leeds line-up included Meg Argh Bite and Rigor Morris ... On the day, at Leeds Footsal Stadium on 20 September, six teams from the north (Sheffield, Hull, Halifax, Furness, Newcastle and Leeds) were competing in the fifth annual Great Yorkshire Showdown. Multiple matches (here a warm-up “A” match, six league matches and then a final) are more popular than single ones due to the cost of venue and travel. The result? Whippin Hinnies (Newcastle) beat Furness Firecrackers 173 points to 172 – a remarkably close and high scoring final. Leeds Roller Dolls’ home fixtures close just as this issue commences distribution. So you’ll have to visit leedsrollerdolls.co.uk and related social media to get the latest news, results and league positions. There is also a wealth of information for wannabe rollers (league, recreational or junior) and a plea for volunteers in organisational and support roles.
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The Spirit of Christmas Leeds Male Voice Choir are set to light up Leeds Minster as they perform in their biggest Christmas concert yet on Saturday 13 December. Formed in 1916 in Middleton the choir has been singing across Leeds and Yorkshire for almost a century and has members ranging from 23 to 89. The Spirit of Christmas looks set to be a spectacular fun filled affair for the whole family, with free entry for accompanied children. Joined by a host of soloists, guest choirs and even a special guest from the North Pole the choir will mark the festive season with popular Christmas songs and Yuletide favourites. The Director of Leeds Male Voice Choir Tim Knight explained “We’re delighted to be returning to Leeds Minster after the success of ‘The Best of British’ in June and have planned a cornucopia of Christmas music for the whole family. We have with a number
of very well-known Christmas songs, new pieces, traditional carols and a few surprises”. The Spirit of Christmas concert takes place on Saturday 13 December at Leeds Minster on Kirkgate in Leeds at 7.30 and tickets are available via www.leedsmalevoicechoir.eventbrite.co.uk or by telephoning 0113 243 1605
Have your say on future improvements to Allerton Grange Fields The Friends of Allerton Grange Fields group is launching an online Park User Survey and inviting local people to have their say on how to improve Allerton Grange Fields. Friends of Allerton Grange Fields is working with Leeds City Councils Parks & Countryside Service through a Partnership Agreement to protect, maintain and enhance the 2.5 hectare Allerton Grange Fields located off Talbot Avenue in north Leeds as a public green open space for present and future generations to enjoy. Over the last twelve months Friends of Allerton Grange Fields, in partnership with Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP), has established a Community Orchard, an Edible Flowerbed and three yellow flowerbeds dedicated to the Tour de France Grand Depart 2014 along the cycle path through the fields. The fields have also been used for sports by local clubs and associations including The Roundhegians Rugby Football Club, St Edmunds (10th North Leeds) Scout Group, Multi Sports Coaching Camp hosted by Leeds City Council and a five a side football tournament as part of the Brackenwood Community Fun Day.
One of the edible beds created by Friends of Allerton Grange Fields.
The survey will gather information from local residents and park users about how they use the fields and what improvements, events and activities they would like to see established. The feedback will inform the Greenspace Management Plan for Allerton Grange Fields and also help set and prioritise future environmental improvement activities. The online survey, which will take just minutes to complete, can be found at www. friendsallertongrange.org/user-survey-2014
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NEWS FROM LPS The Leeds Photographic Society's winter season is now well under way. The first in house competition of the season was tightly fought with Ted Cements taking first place the Monochrome section which was themed 'Transport' and Tony Biscombe winning the colour 'open' section. Another recent attraction was a visit by London based street photographer Dave Mason, who enthralled the audience with his very interesting and amusing talk entitled 'I Shoot People'.
Winner in the LPS in-house competition (Monochrome Section): Off to work – Assam style by Ted Clements
Events for November include the Society's annual dinner, which will also feature the judging of the Robinson and Awmack Trophy competitions, as well as a talk by the society's own Vice President Ian Wray, who will be describing his photographic project to re-trace his
great great uncle's journey through are always welcome. the WW1 battlefields of France. Please note, there will be no The society meets most Tuesdays meeting on 11th November as this at 7.30 pm. in St Edmund's Church is the date of the annual dinner. Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN and new members Further information can be of all levels of photographic ability found at www.lps1852.co.uk
Book review: The New World by Andrew Motion Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a children’s classic. Former Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, has loved it since childhood. It has, he says, “excitement, mystery, intrigue, suspense, pathos and human sympathy”. Stevenson left his tale just asking for a sequel and, in 2012, Andrew Motion wrote it. In Silver, Natty, daughter of Long John Silver and Jim, son of Jim Hawkins, return to finish what their fathers left undone. That story too ended in a cliff-hanger – or rather the opposite, since Natty and Jim were blown off course and shipwrecked at the bottom of a cliff on the Texas coast. The New World picks up there. On the way back, they
landscapes both savage and serene. It is a gripping road trip without roads, written in limpid prose; a book for readers young and old, utterly uncondescending to the former. A feature of the writing is the light touch with which Andrew Motion makes us aware of the immense loss of indigenous culture, destroyed by Westerners who thought they knew better. The New World also leaves the story open – no cliffs this time, just the marshy coast of southern England. We shall have to wait for the conclusion.
steal something they should have left alone and begin a race across America to escape the clutches of its evil owner. They encounter native American tribes, a wandering group of European circus artists, uprooted warriors, pioneering eccentrics and
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Made in Leeds: RSLSteeper Leeds is the UK's third largest manufacturing centre outside of London - with over 1,700 manufacturing companies and around 30,000 people employed. The city supplies a vast variety of products to its local population and beyond. Made in Leeds features innovative companies from around the area and highlights their greatest achievements. This month, Covered takes a look at an outstanding company who are dedicated to manufacturing innovative, life-changing assistive technology: RSLSteeper. With over 90 years of experience, they are the leading provider of upper extremity prosthetics, orthotics, and various assistive technologies and services. RSLSteeper’s extraordinary products provide consumers worldwide with a greater level of independence, control, and peace of mind, enabling them to reach their potential and live life to the full. Their Assistive Technology Division designs, manufactures, services, and maintains environmental control systems that enable many elderly and disabled people to live safer and more independently. Partnered with a number of internationallyrecognised lower limb prosthetic manufacturers - such as Medi, Biosculptor, Freedom Innovations, and Trulife - RSLSteeper provide the UK with some of the finest world class products available. Their technology improves the livelihoods of people from every walk of life and of all ages. Among their remarkable range of assistive technology and prosthetics, RSLSteeper manufacture bebionic3: the world's most advanced commercially available bionic hand
to date. It was developed over many years while working close with amputees and launched in 2012. Bebionic3 myo-eletric prosthetics are designed to be highly durable, easy to use, lifelike, and most importantly provide unrivalled versatility, functionality, and performance in everyday activities. They transform the lives of countless amputees worldwide. Its leading-edge technology and ergonomic features provide users with astounding usability. Microprocessors, grip patterns, speed control, and wrist options - to name a few - enables precise, reliable control over each finger and the entire hand. With programming software - bebalance users can customise their prosthetics to meet their exact requirements and maximise control. Moreover, RSLSteeper manufacture state-of-the-art, lifelike cosmeses to complement their prosthetics, including the award winning Skinergy Plus below knee cosmesis. Their silicone gloves, designed for bebionic3, are available in 19 different skin tones, designed to look as authentic as possible. Mike Swainger – the first person in the UK fitted with a bebionic hand through the NHS – stated: “Having a bebionic hand is a complete life-changer. I’ve tried many new sports and have gotten
used to performing the everyday tasks I never thought would be possible. The best thing by far is being able to walk down the street hand-in-hand with my daughter.” After being fitted with bebionic3, Stephen from Northern Ireland said: “Nothing compares to the versatility and freedom of bebionic3. Not only can I now manage day-today tasks but I’m also taking flying lessons – a hobby the bebionic3 has improved to no end, thanks to its precision and dexterity.” At the 2014 China International Rehabilitation and Specialist Equipment Exhibition in September, bebionic3 won first prize for best product, voted for and highly commended by delegates who attended the exhibition. Bebionic3 now continues to impress and improve the lives of people all over the world, and RSLSteeper are due to launch a new, incredible prosthetic soon. Visit www.rslsteeper.com if you are interested in learning more about the company and their life-changing technology. If you want to recommend an innovative Leeds based manufacturer that you'd like us to visit, please let the editor know: chris@covered-magazine.net or call: 0113 274 5639
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NEWS FROM ALWOODLEY PARISH COUNCIL
or we will have ordered the equipment. We are still hoping it will be installed before Christmas so nobody will have any excuses not to keep their resolutions to get fitter in 2015 free of charge!
There are some months when members of the Parish Council are either busy working on projects or actually seeing these projects completed. And then there are other months when we impatiently wait for the goahead from third parties to see something we've spent time on come to fruition. This is one of those months!
After the wonderful response we had to the tree lights on the Village Green last winter Alwoodley Parish Council has decided to fund lighting in a second tree, this time near Alwoodley Gates. These tree lights seem to lift everyone's spirits when the clocks change and the nights draw in. Unfortunately there are fewer trees to choose from this year. The lights have to be powered from nearby lampposts and new regulations have been brought in reducing the distance allowed between trees and lampposts with the result that many of them are now not close enough.
We held several long discussions with LCC about the outdoor fitness equipment and as mentioned last month this has now been approved by the Parish Council.Now the project is facing delays as there appears to be some uncertainty as to the need for planning permission before it can be installed. We are now waiting to hear from the Planning Dept. about this and by the time you read this article either a planning application will have been made (if necessary)
ALWOODLEY COUNCILLORS FUND MEMORIAL REFURBISHMENT Local councillors have provided a £500 fund to help refurbish a local war memorial. The memorial outside St Johns Church in Alwoodley will be repaired and refurbished by members of the Moor Allerton Sports and Social club.
Still on the subject of trees, the replacements for the diseased trees on Primley Park Avenue have now been ordered and it is hoped they will be planted later this year. We know that some people will be sorry to see
the old trees go, but if left they will become dangerous and will eventually have to be removed anyway. There are currently two appeals in progress against refusal for planning applications on Alwoodley Lane, the Parish Council feels that both applications are inappropriate for the area and hope the appeals will be dismissed. The Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group have now collated all the replies to the survey that many of you completed and we will be working with them in December to finalise the draft plan. This will take into consideration many of the points you have raised and we hope that the plan for discussion will be ready for delivery to every household in the Parish early next year. In the meantime you can see a summary of the survey on our website and all our noticeboards. We would like to thank the Steering Group for all their hard work to date. Your Parish Councillors www.alwoodleyparishcouncil.org
Councillor Dan Cohen (Conservative, Alwoodley) said:
Councillor Neil Buckley (Conservative, Alwoodley) added:
“I am happy that we could provide this funding. It is important that we remember the people who fought for our freedom; by ensuring that the war memorial is repaired the residents of Alwoodley will have somewhere to mark their remembrance into the future.”
“I am sure the members of the Moor Allerton Sports and Social club will do a wonderful job on refurbishing this important memorial for our community. I am glad that we could agree this funding to help them to achieve this.”
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LEEDS TOWN HALL Mention Leeds Town Hall and most would think of the iconic clock tower, or the four white stone lions which guard the entrance to this majestic building. Yet there is much more to discover about this landmark in the midst of our busy metropolis. This Grade I Listed building was built from millstone grit during the population boom of the 19th century. Leeds was then a dirty town, with coal driven steam engines and many unsanitary conditions. The now beautiful Victoria Quarter was then an open air slaughter house, with the blood carried down Briggate (‘road to the bridge’) and into the river. Also on Briggate was the Moot Hall which was used as the city’s courthouse, but the swift rise in population meant that this became inadequate. A tender was launched to design a new municipal ‘palace’ which would give the Victorian
working classes something to aspire to and show Leeds as the successful city it had fast become. The contract was won by little known architect, Cuthbert Brodrick, who later designed other buildings such as the Corn Exchange, Mechanics Institute and the Turkish Baths which sat on Cookridge Road, before he became obscure. Interestingly, the clock tower was not part of Brodrick’s original design and was added after civic leaders requested a grander architectural building. Leeds Town Hall was then used as a model for many buildings across the British Empire.
An estimated 20,000 people lined the streets to see Queen Victoria open the town hall in 1858. Her statue remains in the vestibule to this day and the grand central hall was spontaneously named Victoria Hall in her honour during the opening ceremony. In May
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1942, 25,000 people turned up to hear Winston Churchill give a speech on the steps of Leeds town hall and, nowadays, the building plays host to wedding ceremonies, conferences and council departments, including PEPU (Peace Emergency
Planning Unit). The opulent Victoria Hall remains a venue for many performances and its concert organ is the largest three manual example in Europe. It contains 6600 pipes and is one of the few organs capable of playing a lower A note and lunchtime
recitals are largely given by Dr Simon Lindley who has been Leeds Civic Organist for almost 30 years. Tours are now available and as well as visiting the grand Victoria Hall include the courtroom, which was functioning up until 1991 and has featured in TV programmes such as Emmerdale and The New Statesman. From here you can visit the original prison cells in which 81 unfortunate Victorians were held before being transported to Armley Jail to be hung. Somewhat worryingly, when exhuming the bodies at the jail, an extra corpse was discovered and remains unidentified. Next it’s up the 203 spiral steps to the clock tower which, at 225 feet, was the tallest building in Leeds until 1966 and still houses the original William Potts of Pudsey timepiece, as well as offering some of the most magnificent views across the city.
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ROUNDHAY & OAKWOOD FESTIVAL The first Roundhay and Oakwood Festival will be a festival of music, arts, literature, poetry, comedy, kid’s activities and craft making taster sessions. It will be run by the Oakwood Traders and Residents Association during the half-term holiday from 25th October to 2nd November 2014 with venues all over Oakwood and Roundhay. The events will include a Murder Mystery evening, Comedy with Silky, Meet the Brewer sessions,
create your own pizza topping, a barbeque and blues evening, art installations and craft taster sessions. Leading Leeds crime novelists Chris Nickson and Frances Brody will be presenting an author in conversation session and holding a further literary event on writing about Music. The Craft at the Clock will be held at the Clock on the Saturday. Craft taster sessions will be held with Christmas bunting sessions, felt making, Japanese Calligraphy, Maths and English classes as well as Pilates classes. Films hosted by REAP will be put on during the festival. The Clandestine Cake Club will tickle the taste buds, inviting cake makers to come
D Moortown switches on the Christmas lights Moortown Community Group will be celebrating the approach of the festive season by switching on the Christmas lights on Wednesday, 19 November. Everyone is invited to gather for 7pm outside the premises of Transform, opposite the entrance to Marks and Spencer. Mulled wine and mince pies, fruit juice and decorated biscuits will be served – all kindly donated by the local branches of Marks and Spencer and Cooplands. Details of the entertainment have yet to be finalised but details will be put onto the Community Group website moortowncommunitygroup.co.uk and also on posters located in local shops. Those who remember last year’s deluge can rest assured that the event will go ahead whatever the weather, but the Group is certainly hoping for a more clement start to the run-up to the 2014 festive season. Remember this? Fingers crossed for better weather this time around!
along to bake and taste at a secret location during the festival as well. There will be a full array of Halloween orientated activities going on from apple bobbing and pumpkin carving to Halloween pottery decorating. This community event follows the success of Clock Rock and Two Empty Barrels, the free music event, as well as the Oakwood Day held in May as a fund-raiser for the restoration of the Oakwood Clock. To find out more about what is happening and book for events at the Roundhay and Oakwood Festival, go to the http://loveoakwood.co.uk webpage.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PREVENTS PARKING AT POST OFFICE The increase in online shopping sites such as ebay have caused a surge in parcel delivery (and profits) for delivery companies, including Royal Mail. Since privatisation Royal Mail seems to have adopted a more customer friendly stance with Post Offices opening longer and counters now open in branches of other shops such as McColls on Street Lane, Roundhay. Extended opening hours at parcel collection depots also make it easier to collect parcels around normal working hours. All great advances, unless you live in Roundhay or Oakwood and you were out when your
parcel was delivered. "You were out when we tried to deliver" says the card. Your options are then: ring to re-arrange a time for delivery. Arrange to pick it up from another post office. Or you could pick it up yourself from the parcel depot on Geldhow Rd in Harehills….but only if you can find somewhere to park. Despite a large half-empty car park, parking there is forbidden and the area has signs stating: “staff only”. Nearby on-street spaces are taken by hospital staff and other local workers. There are rarely more than six people queuing and always more than six parking spaces, it takes around 5 minutes to pick up your parcel, so what's the issue here? It's not always been like this, a few years ago you could park in the car park and when Covered enquired about new restrictions before privatisation we were fed the usual public sector line:
Health & Safety! So what do the post office have to say since privatisation? We asked and got the following response from a Royal Mail spokesperson: ”Customer vehicle access and parking was restricted to the Harehills delivery office for health and safety reasons given the amount of vehicles which now use our yard. Disabled parking continues to be provided with the yard and the new delivery office manager is relooking at the customer parking as part of a review. We are aware that parking in adjacent streets is difficult.” The new delivery manager has only been in post 2 weeks and is reviewing the yard use as a priority but he needs to carry out a health and safety assessment first in the next few weeks.
Editor’s note So it seems whether in private hands or nationalised, it always comes back to Health & Safety! Do readers have similar frustrations? Either with parking, or with seemingly ridiculous decisions being made in the name of Health & Safety? Please let us know by emailing: chris@covered-magazine.net or writing to us at the usual address.
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Beautiful Brows Of all our facial features, eyebrows influence our appearance the most. They control how we convey emotion, frame and enliven our eyes, and help balance our facial features. This month, Covered offers some insight into the various ways you can shape and maintain beautiful brows.
Tweezing - simple & easy Tweezing done at home or professionally is a common way to groom brows, and for good reasons too! Not only is it cost-efficient, but it's very DIY-friendly which means you can feel like a pro by plucking away all the strays for yourself. Even though it can be time-consuming to pluck them one by one, tweezing thoroughly and carefully once a week rather than every day is enough and best to maintain your look.
Try Waxing for Thicker Ones If you have thicker, bushier eyebrows that grow back rapidly, then waxing may be a better option for you. It goes without saying that waxing can cause discomfort, but if done professionally and frequently, the process will leave you looking totally fabulous and eventually hurt less every time! Results last longer than any other method; by removing numerous hairs at once - unlike frequently tweezing the odd stray - waxing encourages eyebrows to regrow thinner, softer, and more evenly. Do avoid waxing if you have sensitive skin.
Threading for Sensitive Skin - Seamless Results! Although the use of string for styling eyebrows may seem fairly recent - experiencing a boom in the past decade - threading originated in the Middle East many millennia ago! Threading makes targeting individual hairs easier, even very short or practically invisible ones, and can swiftly remove multiple strays at once, which tweezing can't do! It minimizes the damage and irritation that surrounding skin may suffer from other methods, particularly if you visit a skilled stylist. It is highly recommended by dermatologists for people with sensitive skin, skin conditions, or on treatment like Accutane who wish to attain beautiful brows!
Visit a Professional Salon if Unsure/Unconfident There are plenty of professional places that will provide you with grooming tailored to your preferences. Appropriate, qualified advice will reassure you which eyebrow shapes and grooming methods are best suited to your face and skin.
One example of a proficient stylist is HD Brows; their salons offer high quality, bespoke tailoring. Nilam Holmes-Patel, CEO and founder of HD Brows, states: "We don’t use the one shape fits all motto; we work on what the clients want and what will suit them. We use our own branded products, specifically designed for each step of the treatment to achieve the best results."
Handy Tips for Maintenance: Practise moderation - learn when to stop plucking. Avoid over-tweezing above the brows. Over-tweezing may cause hairs to stop growing. Use brow colours to fill in gaps – don’t draw lines. Know where brows should begin. Nilam states: "So many people take the measurement from the edge of their nostrils and their brows end up too far apart – my top tip would be to use the bridge of the nose instead."
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GET INVOLVED: ST GEMMA’S SANTA DASH “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? On Lands Lane, snow is glistening, a beautiful sight, to see peoples delight, dashing in a winter wonderland”. Are you looking forward to Santa shimmying down your chimney this year? Then get in the festive spirit by taking part in the Leeds Santa Dash in Leeds City Centre. Hundreds of Santas take part every year, raising vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. It’s time to dust off your running shoes, gather the elves, and sign up for this amazingly festive event on 14 December 2014! Depending on your ability you can dash through the city, taking in the Christmas sights, for either one or two miles. The dash is suitable
St Gemma’s November Vintage Fair Following the huge success of September’s Fair, it seems that all things vintage are still very popular with the people of Leeds. Floods of people packed the St Gemma’s Hospice events centre in Moortown to grab a vintage bargain, a piece of jewellery or item for their home. With people saving their pennies now rather than splurging on new items, vintage is the way to go. You can get your hands on quality pieces of home ware and clothing for a fraction of the cost of a new item – plus you have the added bonus of owning a distinct, or unique piece. St Gemma’s Hospice are now looking ahead to the next Vintage Fair on Sat 15th & Sun 16th November from 10.00am until 2.00pm on both days. The Vintage Tea Rooms will serve a selection of
for Santas or Elves of all ages and abilities (wheel chair/pram friendly route). There’ll be lots of seasonal cheer from the crowds to get you on your way. A warm up to loosen those limbs will take place at the start, led by a live brass band and there’s a choir singing carols at the end to get you in the seasonal spirit. Plus there are hundreds of other Santas to pound the pavements with. Don’t forget to get your cheeks all rosy with hot drinks and free food at
Little Tokyo after the dash! Be part of this fun and festive Christmas event, embracing the spirit of giving………then Santa will know just how good you have been! It’s £8 to register and you get your Santa Suit provided, children u12 are free and are encouraged to wear festive fancy dress (prizes for best dressed). Visit: www.st-gemma.co.uk, call: 0113 218 5505 or email: beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk to sign up now!
delicious treats, with lunch served in the bistro to keep your energy up for the shopping. For those that love fixing-up old clothes, or have found some scraps of fabric you can’t think what to do with – visit the Upcycling Guru to learn simple hand sewing techniques. St Gemma’s Shops will also have a range of upcycled furniture on offer. The event will also display a very special selection of wedding dresses – the perfect opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind dress with a retro edge, or one you can tailor to make your own! BBC Auctioneer, Gary Don, will be there on the Saturday morning to provide antique valuations so dust off your items in the attic and find out if you’ve been hoarding a secret treasure trove. Finally, on show will be an original vintage Brum Pedal Car – a fantastic opportunity to relive memories of this British children’s superhero rescue television series.
All this plus live vintage tunes to jive along to as you shop makes it an event not to be missed! For more information call: 0113 218 5580, email: daniellel@st-gemma.co.uk or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/vintagefair
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What Price Valour? What price valour? This 1914 (Mons) Star group of three medals was awarded posthumously in respect of 7629 Sergeant James Arthur Battle of School Lane, Chapel Allerton. Serving with The Yorkshire Regiment, Sgt Bartle was killed in action in Belgium on 22 October 1914. The medals, plaque, frame and four related regimental photographs sold for £450 at Hartleys Auctioneers (Ilkley) in October.
Chapel Allerton paid a price during WWI. Recent issues of Covered have included details of the two Maxwell brothers of Stainbeck Road, killed within months of each other shortly after the outbreak. More recently, the October medals section of Hartleys Auctioneers in Ilkley included the WWI medals and death plaque awarded posthumously in respect of Sergeant James Bartle of School Lane, Chapel Allerton. Sergeant Bartle was killed in action in October 1914 during the First Battle of Ypres (there were four). His body was never identified and his name is among others from The Yorkshire Regiment inscribed on Ypres’ Menin Gate. But what price valour? The three standard WWI medals and death plaque issued in the name of Sergeant Bartle are pictured. The 1914 Star (named on the reverse) was awarded to the earliest arrivals (a 1914-15 version was awarded to those arriving later). The silver British War Medal and golden Allied Victory
Medal (both named on the rim) were also issued to most servicemen, with minor variations. All casualties, whether military or civilian, prompted the award of a bronze Death Plaque (name showing). There are several factors that made Sergeant Bartle’s medals worth more than most – apart from the fact that he was KIA in Ypres. First, as an early arrival, his 1914 Star is worth significantly more than the 1914-15. The very earliest arrivals were also awarded a small clasp to display on the ribbon, making them rarer still – though Sergeant Bartle’s is missing now. Secondly, only one James Arthur Bartle served in WWI. So there is no room for ambiguity or mistaken identity. Thirdly, he was a senior NCO. The higher the rank, the rarer the medals. And, finally, he was serving in a front line regiment - rather than in a support unit many miles away. These medals (albeit without the clasp), Death Plaque,
some paperwork, four related regimental photographs and an ornamental memorial bought by the family to display the plaque sold for £450 (including premium). Quite a high price, in comparison with others similar. The only other groups of standard medals generally selling for more are those awarded to non-English units (Wales, Scotland, Ireland and white Commonwealth) and casualties on the first days of infamous engagements such as The First Battle of The Somme or Gallipoli. If awarded to a “Pals” battalion, then the vendor can all but name their own price. Royal Flying Corps/RAF also sell very strongly, though not Royal Navy. It’s just the way things are. The fact that all that remains of Sergeant James Arthur Bartle, 1 Bn Yorkshire Regiment, sold for but £450 on 1 October is not a reflection of the low value placed on his sacrifice during The Great War. It is because he is one among a million others.
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OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane/Roundhay Road/ Princes Avenue/Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com
OTLEY FARMERS MARKET
Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
SKIPTON FARMERS MARKET
Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET
Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET
The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.
Sports, Health & Wellbeing Alwoodley Chess Club
Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, Alwoodley LS17 7NZ Every Weds evening 7pm in the council room. New members welcome. Enquiries: pagelder@hotmail.co.uk 0113 269 7111
Alwoodley Tennis Club
Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, Alwoodley LS17 7NZ. Mini & junior tennis coaching available from ages 4 to 16 in small groups in a friendly family atmosphere. All standards welcome. Enquiries: Diane on 0113 267 5252 or 0771 258 4387
LEEDS FENCING CLUB
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Beginners/ Intermediates/ Advanced. Wheelchair fencing available. www.leedsfencing.co.uk /email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk / club secretary Karen Garvie 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 3782086
LEEDS ROWING CLUB
Saturday and Sunday mornings Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park
LEEDS TAI CHI ACADEMY BEGINNERS CLASS
Chapel Allerton Primary School, LS7 3PD Mondays 7pm. Enquiries: 07581 217074 milarepason@hotmail.co.uk www. leedstaichiacademy.org
Leeds Healing Centre
The Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6 1QF. Healing by healers trained with The Healing Trust (NFSH) aids relaxation and promotes wellbeing. Fridays 11am- 2.30pm. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07985 121810.
Moor Allerton Crown Green Bowls Stonegate Road LS17 6EL (opp. Fire Station) League bowlers and newcomers welcome. Contact Mavis Beeton 0113 2935367
Moor Allerton Snooker Club
Holt Park Leisure Centre. £2 per session includes transport from Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17 5JD at 6pm. Call 0113 2689993 to register
Stonegate Road LS17 6EL (opp. Fire Station) Snooker players for social and league play welcome. 2 tables & bar open every evening. Contact John Stancliffe 0113 2949327 for details.
Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea, coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
Chapel Allerton Running Club
New Players Wanted
GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET
Diabetes UK Support Group
DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR
Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET
The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm
HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET
Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm
HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET
St Margaret’s Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk
KIRKSTALL DELI MARKET
Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12pm-3pm
AQUA AEROBICS
Chapel Allerton Tennis & Squash Club, Wensley Avenue, LS7 3QX Meeting Wednesdays at 6.30pm Meets on the 1st Monday of the month, except Bank Holidays when it is the 2nd,at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from 7.00 to 9.00p.m. Open to both Type 1 and 2 and parents/carers. Ring 07840686618 for more details.
GRASS TRACK CYCLE RACING
Monday evenings 18.30 The Arena, Roundhay Park
IBS Leeds
Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held at the HEART Centre in Headingley. Please email me at matt@letscureibs. com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
The Friday Night Football Club A veteran's club playing mildly competitive social football on the new 3G pitch at Carnegie, Headingley. Players range in age from mid-20s to mid-60s and abilities from fair to middling. Enquiries: adam.john.lowe@ntlworld.com
Natural Healing Centre
Healing offered every Thursday by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at The Friend's Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2BW. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07949 972690
North Leeds Bowling Club
Old Park Road LS8 1JX. Crown Green bowling green, on the edge of Soldiers Field, next to the cricket club. Come and enjoy an outdoor sport for all ages in a beautiful setting. Experienced players and those new to the game are all welcome. Playing members £35 per year, social members £10 per year. Contact Trevor on 0113 2671071/ trevmar32@ aol.co.uk or Frances on 0113 2690978/ francesdada6@gmail.com
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North East Leeds FC
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Based in Chapel Allerton & Moortown FA Charter Standard Development Football Club. Coaches FA qualified, CRB checked, First Aid & Safeguarding Children cert’s. 14 teams from under 8s- under 15s + 2 ‘open age’ teams. Enquiries: Steve Waide 07824 661329 or northeastleedsfc@hotmail.co.uk www.nelfc.co.uk
ALWOODLEY PARK METHODIST
PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Town Street, LS7 4NB. www. chapelallertonmethodistchurch.org.uk
For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a selfhelp supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk
Post Natal Yoga
The Yoga Space, 378 Meanwood Rd, LS7 2JF Wednesdays 11am – 12pm. Yoga postures & movements, breathing & short flow sequences for all whose babies are 6- 16 weeks old. Babies welcome! Enquiries: 0113 2888667 or www.theyogaspace.co.uk
ROUNDHAY PARKRUN
The Lane, Alwoodley Park, Leeds LS17 7BX
CHAPEL ALLERTON METHODIST CHURCH
HOLY TRINITY MEANWOOD
Church Lane, LS6 4NP www.holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk
MOORTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH
204 King Lane, Leeds LS17 6AA Enquiries: 0113 2693750 or www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk
ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND Wood Lane Chapel Allerton, LS7 3QF www.stmatthewschapelallerton.org.uk
STAINBECK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Stainbeck Road LS7 2PP. http://stainbeck.urc.org.uk
Saturday mornings. Warm up 08.45 Run Starts 09.00 Start on Carriage Drive near the Mansion Roundhay Junior Parkrun Sunday mornings Warm up 08.45 Run Starts 09.00 By the cricket pavilion
ST BARNABAS C of E CHURCH
Run Leeds @ Alwoodley
ST. JOHN'S
Old Leodensians Rugby Club (off King Lane) LS17 5PR Tuesdays 6pm.1st session free. Additional Tuesday group at 7pm, for intermediate runners - around 35mins or under for 5k. Enquiries: Kathy@valleystriders.org.uk
Roundhay Runners
Thursday evenings 19.00 Princes Avenue Car Park, Roundhay Park
Scott Hall Badminton Club
Scott Hall Leisure Centre, LS7 3DT (corner Scott Hall Rd & Potternewton Lane) Mondays from 8pm -10pm
The View, LS17 7NA Tel: 0113 2654926 www.stbarnabasleeds.org.uk
Harrogate Road LS17 7BZ. www.stjohnsmoorallerton.org
ST PAUL'S RC CHURCH
Buckstone Crescent LS17 5ES. stjohnvianney.org.uk
ST. STEPHEN'S
Cranmer Rd, Moortown, LS17 5PX
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH
Tai Chi
294 Harrogate Road, LS17 6LE. Enquiries: 0113 2681373. www. stjohnvianneyleeds.org.uk. Church Hall bookings: bookings@queens-hall.org.uk
WHITE ROSE CANOE CLUB
WIGTON MOOR UNITED REFORM CHURCH
For people over 65 every Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, at the Methodist Centre (Town Street, LS7 4NB). Tuesday evenings 18.30 Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park
YOGA.
Mondays 6-7 pm @ Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17 5JD Tel. 0113 2689993. £1 per session. Call to register
High Ash Drive LS17 8RE
If your Place of Worship has an event you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will do our best to include it in the relevant issue.
GREEN FINGERS ALWOODLEY IN BLOOM
Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, Leeds LS17 7NZ Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm. We would love you to come and join us for Alwoodley in Bloom – no heavy work involved. Enquiries: Audrey 2676697
FRIENDS OF ALLERTON GRANGE FIELDS A friendly association of volunteers working to maintain and enhance the six acre Allerton Grange Fields off Talbot Avenue in Moortown. Enquiries: foagf@outlook.com phone or text 0759 0510499. Visit our websitewww. friendsallertongrange.org or Find Us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ friendsofallertongrangefields
FRIENDS OF WIGTON MOOR WOODS
We are a friendly group of volunteers. We meet monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Drive. We have a varied programme of activity days with litter picks, tree and bulb planting, nature quizzes and walks. Our next meeting Tuesday 28th October at 6pm at the church hall. New members always welcome. Contact us at: wigtonwoods17@gmail. com also Debs 07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349 or see us on Facebook.
HEADINGLEY FLOWER CLUB
Meets 1st Friday of the month 7.30pm at St Chad's Parish Hall. Enquiries: Mrs Young 0113 2679445
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
First Tues each month at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd LS16 5JT at 8pm. We have 10 events each year. Friendly evenings with refreshments 50p raffle and white elephant stall. Membership £12 single pa and £18 double pa. Includes all events evenings and free admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show held at The Grammar School at Leeds LS17 - phone Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk
SHADWELL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Guest speaker on 13th Nov. “Behind the scenes at Chelsea” 8 pm Shadwell Methodist Church, Main Street. We are a friendly gardening club for all abilities – membership includes meetings, newsletters, free entry to our traditional Flower Show, members shop and access to gardening advice and new friends. New members welcome £10 single, £16 dual. Give me a call – Susan: 0113 2738821
SLAID HILL IN BLOOM
All welcome to join our friendly group no experience necessary. Our November Working Party will be on Saturday 15th November at 10am outside The Dexter Pub. Find out more at www. slaidhillinbloom.org or contact Geoff or Margaret on 0113 2689661
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES ALWOODLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7NZ. Enquiries: 0113 2671331
ALWOODLEY TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
4th Monday of the month 7.15pm at the ACA The Avenue, LS17 7LT. Variety of Speakers, Outings, Theatre, Coffee mornings. Friendly group, New members/ visitors always welcome. Enquiries Pat (0113) 2250030
BARDSEY DEBATING AND LITERARY SOCIETY (EST 1937)
Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane LS17 9DG Fortnightly meetings held Tues 7.30pm, ladies and gentleman are invited to join this extremely friendly society. Varied programme and social events Enquiries: 0113 286 2581 or 01937 573061
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)
Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11am -11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402
CARA (BRINGING CHAPEL ALLERTON TOGETHER)
Non-profit social community group running free events throughout the year and raising funds for local causes. Members with discounts in local shops, restaurants and clubs. www.lovechapelallerton.com
C.A.S.A. (CHAPEL ALLERTON SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION)
Over 60's are invited to DROP IN at The Methodist Centre, Town Street on Wednesdays between 2.00-4.00 p.m. Chat and enjoy a cuppa, play dominoes or cards, do your knitting. Bookstall. No charge.
C.A.T.S. CHAPEL ALLERTON TOWN STREET LUNCH CLUB (for older people.)
The Methodist Centre, Town Street. LS7 4NB. Tuesdays 12:15pm-1:45pm £4 Enquiries: Vivienne 0113 268 2513 or Jenny 0113 266 1502.
CHAPEL ALLERTON ALLIANCE FOR GREEN SOCIALISM
Chapel Allerton School, 21 Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD 1st Tuesday each month (except school holidays) 7.30pm. Speakers, political discussion, campaigning. Enquiries: Mike 07811 384888
CHAPEL ALLERTON BRANCH LABOUR PARTY
Technorth, Harrogate Road, at 7.15pm Meets the second Tuesday of the month (except August & December). Political discussion and campaigning on local issues. For further information contact Dave on 0113 262 4318
CHAPEL ALLERTON GOOD NEIGHBOURS
Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town Street LS7 4NB Meet 1st Tuesday in the month 2pm to 3.30pm Lunch at Inkwell - dementia friendly café: Every Monday, from 12.30pm. £4. For people over 65. Arts and crafts - dementia friendly: Starting 8th of September, one Monday once a month. £3 from. 11 to 12pm. Enquiries: 0113 8873597 or chapelallertongn@ royalvolunataryservice.org.uk
CHAPEL ALLERTON KNITTING GROUP Chapel Allerton Library. 106 Harrogate Road LS7 4LZ First and third Tuesday of the month, 1pm-3pm Come and join us for an afternoon of knitting fun! Enquiries: 0113 214 5812
CHAPEL PIE WI
Chapel Allerton Tennis Club, Wensley Avenue, off Stainbeck Lane LS7 3QX Visitors to WI are welcome for just £3, full annual membership is £33 More info: chapelpiewi@gmail.com or www. chapelpiewi.com or find us on Facebook at Chapel Pie WI
COMMUNITY CAFÉ
Stainbeck Utd Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7 2PP Thursdays 11-2pm. Advice & Support, WiFi, books followed by Craft Club at 2-4pm www.stainbeck.urc.org.uk
CHAPEL ALLERTON METHODIST CENTRE, TOWN ST LS7 4NB Rooms for hire No smoking or alcohol permitted. Enquiries: Rita 0113 2687777
CHAPELTOWN CHILDRENS CENTRE, LS7 4AW
Health & employment advice, computers, English classes, mental wellbeing support. Enquiries: Tayyibah 07929 465730 or Narinder 07956 464226 email: hello@ dostileeds.org.uk / www.dostileeds.org.uk
DOSTI (FRIENDSHIP) ASIAN WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUPS.
Carr Manor Childrens Centre, LS17 5DJ SANGAT Group Mon 1 -3.30pm / KHUSHI Group Weds 10-1.30pm
FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE
The Masonic Year starts in September. Freemasons support local charities from local and national funds. We welcome enquiries for membership from all
men over 21 (Ladies have their own organisation). So if you would like to know more about helping others in need and perhaps wish to know more about a local lodge please e-mail beaudare@msn.com or visit www.wrprovince.net information. Meetings take place in many areas. There is one near you.
GRANDPARENTS DROP-IN
Chapeltown Children’s Centre, 62 Leopold Street, LS7 4AW Tuesdays 12-2pm. Meet other grandparents living in Chapeltown, relax, chat & take part in activities such as sewing, cooking & walks in the park Enquiries: Diane 07891 274100
JOB CLUB
Help with CVs, applications, job search etc in a friendly environment with people who really want to help you. Six week programme. Fridays 12 to 3 pm at Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17 5JD. Call 2689993 to register
LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION
National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a range of events throughout the year. From October to March we have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/ tea and biscuits. Tuesday 11th November "Wentworth Castle Estate". Thursday 20th November - Christmas Fair. Only £8 per year to join and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com
LEEDS CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR Dates: Each Thursday from 2 October – 4 December 2014 (ten sessions)10.30 – 12.30 Fee £90. Keep your brain active and gain in-depth insights into current affairs at home and abroad via 10 weekly briefings and discussions. For more information and booking form contact bill.jones@sky.com or Glynis Sandwith at gmsandwith@yahoo.co.uk. (07765 641297).
Leeds Probus Club
St Matthew's Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, LS7 3QF Meet 2nd Thursday of the month 10:30 to 12. For retired professional/business men. Social gatherings with speakers. Enquiries: 0113 2662310.
Leeds Elmete Probus Club
Leeds Seventeen, 17 Nursery Lane, Leeds LS17 7ED. Meet the last Tuesday of each month for lunch. Social activities for retired men from professional/business backgrounds. Guest speakers, ad hoc outings etc. Members from all over North Leeds. Enquiries: 0113 2301559
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Leeds Junior Chess Club
Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue LS17 7NZ Sundays 5.30– 7.30pm. Coaching for juniors, fun events & competitive. Enquiries: John Hipshon 07772 780337 jr.hipshon@ntlworld.com www.leedsjuniorchess.org.uk
Leeds Magical Association
Church Hall of St Johns C of E Church, Harrogate Rd, LS17 7BZ Local magic society meeting twice a month. Busy and varied programme. New members welcome. Enquiries: leedsmagicalassociation@gmail.com www.leedsmagic.co.uk
Leeds IVC Social Events Club
Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Monthly new members’ night in North Leeds. Details www.leedsivc.org.uk
LEEDS RSPB GROUP
Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildliferich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.
Lunch Club
Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7 2PP Monday & Wednesday 11-1.30pm. Friendship & exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. £4.50 inc meal. Enquiries: Avril 0113 2935847 or Angela 0113 2253766 www.stainbeck.urc.org.uk
Moortown Community Group
Volunteers working on behalf of residents to maintain and enhance the local environment, including the proposed Moortown Park. New members welcome. Contact details : 0113 2668480, moortowncommunitygroup@hotmail.co.uk www.moortowncommunitygroup.co.uk and on facebook
North Leeds Friendship Centre
ROUNDHAY W I
We always look forward to making visitors and prospective new members welcome. For further details please contact Hilary on 0113 2665648.
ROUNDHAY TEA AND CHAT CLUB
Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Close LS8 1BF. Tuesdays 1.30p. Social group for over 65s. Great company, speakers, Extend exercise (optional) trips and theatre visits. Enquiries 0113 2696632, 0113 8873595
The View, Alwoodley LS17 7NA Every third Wednesday of the month 10.30 - 12.00 Coffee Drop In 10.30 -12.30 Busy Bs. Good company, conversation, various activities and a warm welcome! 12.30-1.30 Church lunch of soup, bread and cheese and deserts. Enquiries: 0113 2682591 or 0113 2268269
The Yorkshire Far East Veterans Group
18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome. Details: tony_cleminson@ hotmail.com
New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month. 12.30pm for 1pm start. We welcome any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time. Enquiries to Secretary Eddie Seville: 0113 2637583
ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS
U3A Leeds
Rotaract
Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org
Royal Artillery Association
Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs. A chance to meet with other RA Veterans over a drink and take part in the many outings and visits both socially and military. Membership is open to all three branches of the Armed Services(Navy, Army & Air Force. For further information please contact: Ian Williams. 01924 496587 or email: williams40reg@btinternet.com
SEWING
Customise your clothes and put new life into them. Every Monday 1-3 pm @ Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17 5JD. Call 0113 2689993 to register
Sign Gym sessions for conversational Sign Language
Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8JS Tuesday Evenings. All abilities welcome – learn a new skill. Relaxed atmosphere great fun! Enquiries: Ben Williams 0113 2438328
Friendly group for retired or over 50's Social afternoon with speaker 2nd Friday of each month New members welcome, Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre Stonegate Road LS17 6EL Details K. Haigh 0113 2169861
STAINBECK COMMUNITY HALL, 162 Stainbeck Lane LS7 2EA
Northcall Over 55’s Club
Stainbeck Community Cafe
53-55 Cranmer Bank Leeds LS17 5JD Wednesdays 1pm-3pm. Fun activities, quizzes, games, trips out, various speakers. Nosh @ Northcall - Community Cafe Internet facilities available. Open 9 am to 2 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. Enquiries:0113 2689993
ST BARNABAS CHURCH HALL,
Weekday availability for classes, adult education, pre-school or community groups. Full disabled access. Room hire. Open 8.30-10pm and 8.30-9pm on Sunday. Enquiries: 0113 393 0922 Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Road LS7 2PP Every 4th Saturday 10.30am – noon. Cake stall, Books, Fairtrade stall, Coffee & Chat. All welcome. www.stainbeck.urc.org.uk
A vibrant organisation for anyone no longer in full time work. Over 20 special interest groups & fortnightly talks. Enquiries: 07552 448834 or www.u3aleeds.org.uk
Volunteer at MAECare
Would you like to…Meet new people? Learn new skills? Help reduce loneliness? Improve the health and well-being of older people? Make a genuine difference? Then come and help us! To find out more about becoming a volunteer for Moor Allerton Elderly Care, please contact 0113 266 0371
Wigton Moor Friendship Guild
Wigton Moor U.R. Church on High Ash Drive Leeds 17 A small friendly group, meet 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2pm (except August). Speakers, slide shows, power point presentations and two outings per year; in July and December, with free transport. Come along and try us out for £2. including tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information telephone 2680815 (Maureen) or 2943370 (Alan).
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FAMILIES & CHILDREN Baby & Toddler Group - Alwoodley Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane LS17 7BX. Weds 9.30-11.15am term time only, All babies, toddlers and carers welcome. £1.50 / sessionw
Baby & Toddler Group – Chapel Allerton
St Matthew's Church Hall, Wood Lane Chapel Allerton. LS7 3QF Term time Tuesdays, 9.30-11am £2 per family/carer, inc. refreshments. Lots of toys & activities. Mums, Dads & carers welcome.
Baby & Toddler Group – Wigton Moor
Wigton Moor URC Hall, High Ash Drive LS17 8RE. Thurs term time, 9.30-11am. All babies, toddlers & their carers welcome. £1.50/ session.
Boys’ Contemporary / Creative Dance
NSCD, 98 Chapeltown Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 4BH For boys who want to have fun, develop confidence & channel energy! Ages 7-11 yrs. 9.30-11am & 11.15-12.45pm Saturdays. Enquiries: 0113 219 3000
Brownies
St Stephens Church Hall, Cranmer Rd LS17 5PX Wednesdays 6.15pm-7.45pm 7 & 8 year old girls are invited to join Brownies for fun & adventure. Enquiries: Jill Fisher on 0113 2676365
Girl Guides
Interested in Girlguiding? Enquiries: Lynne Reid lynne.reid1@btinternet.com
Harehills Movement and Music Playgroup
Harehills Lane Baptist Church hall (access from Hilton Place), LS8 4HF. Parent run community playgroup invites you to join us on Tuesdays for music and parachute fun and Wednesdays for movement developmental play. 10-11.15am term time. £1 per family including refreshments. Everybody welcome. Enquiries: harehillsplaygroup@gmail.com
Kiddies' Kitchen at Northcall
53-55 Cranmer Bank Leeds LS17 5JD Every Monday 3.30-4.30pm for 5-11yr olds. For more information ring Tel 0113 2689993
Spanish Playgroup
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Meanwood LS6 4NP Thursdays 10am-1pm, term time. For 0-5 year olds and their Spanishspeaking parents or carers. Informal and friendly environment. Enquiries: 07775 579927 or susanarichart@yahoo.co.uk
St John Vianney Baby & Toddler Group
Queens Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 294 Harrogate Road LS17 6LE Tuesday’s during term time 1.30-3pm. £2 per family inc. refreshments. Just drop by, every body welcome. Enquiries: saintraegan@yahoo.co.uk
St Stephen’s Playschool
St Stephen’s Church, Cranmer Rd, Moortown LS17 5PX. Thursday and Friday mornings: 9.3011.30am. All children aged 2+ welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2687 407 or 07906 735985
Teddy Praise, Baby & Toddler Group St Matthews Church, Wood Lane Chapel Allerton, LS7 3QF Weds mornings 10:30-11:30. A warm & welcoming environment for parents/carers & children. £1 includes refreshments. Everyone welcome for songs, story-time and craft activities
Wigton Moor Children’s Club
Wigton Moor URC Hall, High Ash Drive LS17 8RE Thursday nights at the J Club for 4-7 year olds 5.15 - 6.15pm; J Club for 7-11s 6.307.30; XCite for 11-16s 7.30 - 9pm
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
ear. Open to anyone we meet every Wednesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Swarthmore Centre in Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http://www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.
Leeds Marquetry Group
Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd LS7 4JE Wednesdays 7pm www.leedsmarquetry.org.uk
Leeds Movie Makers
Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Road LS7 2PP Fridays 7.30pm. For anyone interested in film & video. Enquiries: 0113 2256444 or www.leedsmoviemakers.co.uk
Leeds Photographic Society
The oldest such society in the world would like to hear from you. Enquiries: Ian Wray, 07814 737499 Web: www.lps1852.co.uk Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/lps1852 Twitter: @lps1852
Loidis International Folk Dancing Group
Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre, Stonegate Rd (opp. Fire Station) LS17 6EL Every Thursday evening 7:30 - 10pm. Admission of £3.50 includes refreshments. Enquiries: 01423 505006 0113 228 8636
ROUNDHAY TEA AND CHAT CLUB
Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Close LS8 1BF. Tuesdays 1.30p. Social group for over 65s. Great company, speakers, Extend exercise (optional). trips and theatre visits. Enquiries 0113 2696632, 0113 8873595
Stainbeck Art Club
Alwoodley Bobbin Lacemaking Group
Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane LS17 7BX. Tuesday afternoons. Beginners welcome Enquiries: 0113 269 5512
Methodist Community Centre, Town Street, Chapel Allerton, LS7 4NB. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 1.45 – 4pm. New members, all abilities welcome. Practical and demonstrations, also painting and sketching days out. Enquiries: Rose or Ken on 0113 266 5005
Alwoodley Lace & Crafts
Singing for the Brain Group
Community Centre, The Avenue LS17 7NZ Fridays 2- 4pm. A variety of crafts are available to try. Come & have a cup of tea & a chat too. Enquiries: 0113 2676111
Art Classes
Greenscapes Nursery, Brandon Crescent LS17 9JH. Friendly group meets Wednesday pm or Friday am. Experienced, qualified tutor. All abilities welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2892922 or email ruth@rdorrington.freeserve.co.uk
LEEDS FOLK FIDDLE GROUP
We are looking for new members in Leeds Folk Fiddle Group, violinists of all ages and abilities, varied repertoire, folk music of all kinds, new members welcome, rehearsals Thursday 7pm at LS2, Newly established Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra, new members welcome.Rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45. Junior Violin Group, suitable for children of all ages, meet every Thurs at 5pm, contact 07546 459 409, email leeds.violin@gmail.com
Leeds People’s Choir
Enjoy singing but have not found a choir? Come and join us. We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. Whilst reading music is useful, we also learn songs by
Every other Monday. We sing songs from every era. From 11 to 12.30pm. £1. Come and sing along at the Inkwell Café (what used to be the Shoulder of Mutton), 31 Potternewton lane, LS7 3LW. Next dates: 1st, 15th & 29th September. Enquiries 0113 887 3597
The Leeds Calligraphy Guild
St Andrew’s Shaftsbury Ave, Roundhay LS8 1DS. Tuesday mornings. Learn the art of Calligraphy. Absolute beginners or those with a little knowledge. Enquiries: 0113 2696414.Or 07900 286358
Miscellaneous LEEDS AND MOORTOWN FURNITURE STORE
The Store which has been running now for almost 30 years is a registered charity that collects donated furniture and, through a raft of voluntary and statutory referral agencies, passes it on to individuals and families in Leeds who are in need. Enquiries:01132739727 info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk
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ALWOODLEY ART GROUP – AUTUMN EXHIBITION AND ART SALE The Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 2NZ Original artwork, cards and prints. Sat 15th and Sun 16th November 10-5. Free admission. Home-made refreshments.
ALWOODLEY SINFONIA
St. Matthew's Church, Chapel Allerton, Sunday 30 November, 6pm. Handel (inc choruses from Messiah) and Mozart (inc Piano Concerto ), choristers from several Leeds choirs, conducted by Yanni Daoutis.
CANTABILE CHAMBER CHOIR – LEEDS
‘Northern Lights’ a concert of music inspired by, and associated with, northern climes and including works by: James Macmillan, Ola Gjeilo, Edvard Grieg and Veljo Tormis. 7.30 pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29th at St Edmunds Church, Roundhay, Leeds. Tickets: on the door £10 (£8 concession)
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MEANWOOD – NOVEMBER FAYRE Sat 8 Nov, 10:30am – 1:00pm in the Parochial Hall, off Church Lane. Admission free. Stalls include: Home-made cakes, crafts, toys, Children’s Mystery stall, books, cards, Tombola. Games for the children. Raffle. Café – come and enjoy our bacon butties!
LEEDS ABBEY DASH - AGE UK
Sunday 16 November 2014 A unique 10k road race that helps provide a better life for older people around Leeds and Yorkshire Telephone: 0800 169 8787 Email address: dash@ageuk.org.uk
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Annual Model Railway Exhibition 25th and 26th October Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 – 4.30. £6 (children free) Leeds Grammar School, LS17 8GS. Working layouts, Refreshments. www.leedsmrs.org
ROUNDHAY AND OAKWOOD FESTIVAL 25TH OCT – 2ND NOV Events include Murder Mystery evening, Comedy, Meet the Brewer sessions, create your own pizza topping, a barbeque and blues evening, art installations and craft taster sessions, an author in conversation session. The Craft at the Clock will be held at the Clock on the Saturday. Craft sessions will be held with sewing, silver clay jewellery, felt making, Films will be shown during the festival. The Clandestine Cake Club will be inviting cake makers to come along to bake and taste at a secret location during the festival. To find out more about what is happening at the Roundhay and Oakwood Festival, go to the http://loveoakwood.co.uk webpage.
SINFONIA OF LEEDS
Saturday, 8 November, 2014 at 7.30 at The Great Hall, Leeds University. Shostakovich: Violin Concerto, Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade. Soloist: David Greed (violin), Conductor: Anthony Kraus. Tickets: Box Office, The Carriageworks, Leeds - 0113 2243801, Leeds Visitor Centre at Leeds City Station, sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite.com or on the door
Christmas Fayre
Moor Allerton Care Centre, LS17 5PT November 22nd at 2pm Stalls, games, refreshments Entrance £1, includes drink and cake
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50 Covered Classifieds Aerial & Satellite
Bedrooms
Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Repairs
Upgrades
Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Fully Insured and Qualified Engineers Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert
CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON 0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 (Engineers based in Alwoodley, Chapel Allerton & Moortown)
Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk
Beds
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Goodnight Sleeptight
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Bespoke Shutters
BESPOKE SHUTTERS by Carolina Blinds - Where Syle is Affordable Full measure,design & fit service Custom made solutions for every window Hand crafted finishing touches SHUTTERS FROM:
£89
Appointments available 9am - 9pm 7 days a week
44 Stainburn Road LS17 6NN
TEL: 0113 3930800 www.blindsleeds.com
Moortown 0113 3 167 167
Covered Classifieds Blinds & Curtains
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Building & Joinery Services
COLIN NOLAN CARPENTRY & JOINERY SERVICES All popular blind styles for home and office Choose from hundreds of fabrics Spares, repairs and replacement louvres 5 minutes from Leeds City Centre
Tel: 0113 264 4956 Mob: 07710 779844 Fax: 0113 2644956
colin.nolan@hotmail.co.uk www.colinnolan.co.uk
Call us today on 0113 262 6660 www.theblindfactoryleeds.co.uk Unit 28 Penraevons Industrial Estate, Jackson Road, Leeds LS7 2AW Building & Joinery Services
Home Improvements
Alan Smith
Quality Tiling & Floors, Professional Painting & Decorating, Joinery, Door Hanging, Laminated Flooring, Fully Fitted Bathrooms Plus: ALL your other D.I.Y. Requirements. NEW!! Electrical Work Undertaken Qualified Electrician Certificates Issued
“Spotlessly Clean and Reliable”
Tel 0113 277 8797 or
07973 388071
allan@allan31.wanadoo.co.uk
S S Joinery, Plumbing & Building Services For a high quality, reliable & professional service in all aspects of home, maintenance, renovations & building work.
Phone: Mob 07813 768047 0113 8081762/ 01904 700855 Over 20 Years Experience City & Guilds Tradesmen ● Free Estimates & Advice
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Kitchen/ Bathroom Loft Conversions Extensions Fencing & Decking Bedrooms/ storage
Windows & doors Gutters/ Fascias Wood Floors/ Joinery No Job Too Small All Trades Included
All Work Carried Out From Planning to Completion
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
52 Covered Classifieds Building & Joinery Services
Cleaning Services
Stephen
Murphy Joinery & Building Established Over 20 years
q Doors & Windows (wood & PVCu) q Kitchens q Fitted Furniture q Staircases & Skirting q Decking q Extensions q Loft Conversions & all other joinery work
07976 361738 smurphyjoinery@virginmedia.com Old Barn Close, Alwoodley
Carpet Cleaning
Household/Contract cleaning Domestic cleaning Full spring clean
Shopping Laundry Ironing
w: helpinghandscs.co.uk e: info@helpinghandscs.co.uk t: 07817 769 335 CRB checked and fully insured
HOMEMAIDS CLEANING SERVICES LTD Ete 1999
Locally Based Reliable, Trustworthy Staff References Available
WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY, MONTHLY OR 1 OFF CLEANS VERY FLEXIBLE
A company small enough to care but large enough to cope Please call Helen on: 0113 2555307 or 07808 410294
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
0800 97 007 53 Chimney Sweep
Decorators
Roberts Decorators Interiors & Exteriors - Insurance Work No Job too Big or Small Fully Guaranteed - Competitive Prices
Tel 07967 746315 0113 2681303 07759 204505 Alwoodley-based
Covered Classifieds Decorators
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Electrician
07977 488718 0113 212 0178 Electrical and PAT Testing. Full or Part Rewires, All Electrical Repairs, Extra Circuits, Consumer Unit Upgrades, Electrical Installation Certificates, Lighting/ Security Lighting, Kitchen & Bathroom Electrics including Electric Shower Installation. All work guaranteed - Over 10 yrs experience
Email info@kbdecorators.co.uk Web www.kbdecorators.com Dentists
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Ivory Dental
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Education Carr Manor Primary
35
Leeds Free Jewish School
37
Roundhay School
25 & 33
Electrician David Gunby
10
Electric @ Home
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Fletcher Electric
15
HGM ELECTRICAL SERVICES All Aspects of Domestic Work Undertaken New Installations • Rewires • Extra Sockets Indoor • Outdoor Lighting etc 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL HARRY ON
0113 2933095 07935 275948
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Garage Doors
GARAGE SAME
DOOR DAY
REPAIRS
7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •
Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted
ALL AREAS COVERED NO CALL OUT CHARGE
www.firstgaragedoors.com Garage Services Chips Away Town Garage
LEEDS
01132 820 410 CALL GARY MOBILE
07860 382 984 Page 4 56
Garden & Tree Services Roxton Tree Services
13
Anderscapes
13
BY Landscapes
13
Jim Earl Gardener
13
JM Tree Services
13
54 Covered Classifieds Fashion, Hair & Beauty
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Rebecca Amor
Handyman
30
Fencing Atkinsons Fencing
15
Food & Drink 71 Café Bar
9
Caring For Life
WRAP
The Avenue Fish Bar
11
2X 10” Pizzas
Garment Alterations
£11.90
2X 14” Pizzas
£14.95
2666 666
302 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6NA
PIZZAHOUSECOMPANY.CO.UK
Handyman
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639 Quarter Page
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Covered Classifieds Health & Wellbeing
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Jobs/Careers
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES PERSON
Foot Health Practitioner Corns Mr G.Etherington Dipcfhp,MPSPract,MVR Callus Verrucae Ingrown toenail treatment General Foot health maintenance
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE Covered magazine are looking for a bright, bubbly and enthusiastic person to join our successful sales team. You’ll already know how to communicate well with others but sales experience is not essential. FULL OR PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
0113 2939027 or 07784 762964 Call today for professional service in the comfort of your own home!
To apply please email: chris@covered-magazine.net or call: 0113 274 5639 Locksmiths
24 Hour Locksmith and uPVC Repair Service No ‘call out’ charge ● Free Quotes ● Domestic & Commercial work undertaken ● Burglary Repairs ● Free Security Surveys ● Full uPVC Repair service inc: Handles, Hinges, Locks, Glass etc
Tel 0113 365 0192 / Mob 07952 676976 Email: locksolutions@yahoo.co.uk
Oven Cleaning
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Photographic Resources Leodis
39
Plasterer
Home Interiors Phillip Walton
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Home Maintenance Hicks Home Maintenance
39
IT Support/Repair PCI Computers
9
Est 1998
56 Covered Classifieds Plasterer
Plumbing & Heating
C. Roberts Plastering
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Safe Gas
7
All plastering work undertaken
٠Reskims ٠Patching ٠Plaster Boarding ٠Walls ٠Ceilings ٠Insurance Work٠Damp Repairs ٠Rendering Quality workmanship at competitive prices
0113 443 3617/ 0797 218 1528 Plumbing & Heating
H 0 Plumbing 2
and Heating ltd
Providing you with a reliable, prompt and friendly service on all things Plumbing & Heating
Property
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Morfitt Shaw
35
S & S Estates
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Property Maintenance
All aspects of Plumbing and Heating All Work Fully Insured 12 Month Guarantee on Work Boiler Changes Full Central Heating systems Plumbing Repairs Full Bathroom Installations
SPECIAL OFFER
POWER FLUSH
FR £250
Including Boiler Service
Local Reliable Complete Building Solutions For a free no obligation quote please contact
07971 797 212
All gas work undertaken by bio-green
Paul Cole Heating & Plumbing.
Domestic & Commercial All Domestic & Commercial Heating Services: servicing, repairs, fires & cookers, landlord certificates, gas safety checks. General plumbing work. Fully insured. Free no obligation quotations. Honest prices, friendly service.
0113 212 0808 / 07977 439926
All aspects of Building work undertaken Domestic & Commercial
Full Design & Build Service • New Build Properties • Extensions Renovations • DPC • Loft Conversions Interior/Exterior Alterations Basement Conversions FREE QUOTES DISCOUNTS FOR OAP & 33 DISABLED CUSTOMERS FULLY INSURED • CRB CHECKED TRADING STANDARDS VETTED
Carl on 07846 933269
Covered Classifieds Removals
57
Roofing Services
Lift it N Shift it House Removals Business Removals / House Clearance
Moves Almost Anything, Anywhere in Th UK
NO JOB Too Big or Too Small Professional & Reliable Service Now taking bookings for
GUARANTEED DELIVERY
on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day Weather Permitting
Call: 07447 435295 or 0113 2883212 Email: liftitnshiftituk@hotmail.com www.liftitnshiftit.com Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9am-5pm / Sat & Sun 8am-12pm
Available on mobile after office hours Roofing Services
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Hall’s Roofing
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ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING UNDERTAKEN
We will beat any genuine quote
Slating • Tiling • Guttering (new or repairs) Flat Roofing • GRP Fiber Glass • Lead Roofs • Velux Windows
0113 2934038 / 07958 977395 Proprietor: Mark Johnson 21 Elmete Grove, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2JY
G HORNE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD “QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AT A FAIR PRICE”
Email: g.horneroofing@hotmail.com TEL 0113 2403515
What we do:
Domestic re- roofs & repairs Slating & tiling Built– up felt Guttering Soffits & fascias Chimney repairs
Why choose us:
Established 1976 Small family firm Fully qualified No-fuss work Competitive prices 10 yr guarantee for re-roofs LOCAL ROUNDHAY-BASED COMPANY
Family run business with over 30 years experience
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
58 Covered Classifieds Solicitors
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Avery Walters
2 & 55
Ison Harrison
11
Taxis Premier Taxis
3
Tiles & Tiling
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Leeds Glass
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MPD Installations
39
Rainbow Windows
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Yoga Classes Jane O’Halloran Yoga
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