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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. In my last note of the year I’d like to thank a few people: Judith Dunn, Liz Burton and Eric Wells who provide great features and local articles every month. Also Dawn Kilner who writes content and takes some fabulous photographs for our Food & Drink and Places of Interest features. Ivor Hughes has worked with me for nearly four years now. His eye for an interesting article, his photographs and advice have been invaluable during that time. Thanks also go to Rachel Morgan in accounts, Liz Maguire who takes care of our Really Useful Guide as well as running round after the sales team and, of course, Jackie Richardson in sales whose contribution is vital to the team. Joseph Skelley works tirelessly to ensure we present you with a neat, well-designed publication each month and has been committed to Covered for many years now. Again, thanks to all for another year of growth and success.
would be remiss of me not to mention the departure of a key member of the Covered team, albeit on a temporary basis. Congratulations to Vicky Kulczycka and her husband, John, who are expecting their first child in February. Vicky has been instrumental in the continued success of Covered and she will be greatly missed by everyone in the office whilst on maternity leave. I’m sure many of her advertising clients will be pleased when she returns late 2015. I will certainly miss my ‘right hand man’. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 09/12/14 and the advertising deadline is 12/12/14. Until next month, eat, drink and be merry!
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Chaophraya Chaophraya celebrates its 10th anniversary next month and this contemporary Thai restaurant has come an very long way since first opening its Leeds doors in 2004. Launched by joint owners Kim Kaewkraikhot and Martin Stead, Chaophraya was one of the first Thai gourmet restaurants in the area and was received with great enthusiasm from diners looking to try something a little different and authentic. Since 2004, the market in Thai dining has swept across the UK. So much so, that Chaophraya has expanded into The Thai Leisure Group, and Kim and Martin now own an impressive 13 venues across the North of England and into Scotland. The group ranges from Chaophraya restaurants, based in opulent buildings in major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool offering a
relaxed ambience, through to the ChaoBaby ventures in Trafford and Meadowhall shopping centres, which serve fresh Thai dishes served banquet style, and ThaiKhun in Aberdeen and Manchester which are a rustic experience, geared towards traditional Thai street food. All establishments are decorated with authentic artefacts which Kim and Martin travel to Thailand to
choose themselves. And, whilst each site retains the hallmark features of the Chaophraya brand, with water features, opulent dĂŠcor and stunning lighting, each one is also unique and reflects its surroundings to appeal to the local clientele. Back to the beginning, and the story starts with Kim. In her homeland she came from the small village of Maenum Bon, in remote northern Thailand, and moved to Bangkok to become an award winning chef, renowned for her ‘street food’ which was described as fresh and flavoursome. Kim met Martin and together they had a vision to bring authentic Thai cuisine and hospitality to the UK. Kim moved in 1999 and was keen to share signature dishes transported from her kitchen in Thailand Her passion for cooking continues as she can still be found helping out in the kitchen over busy periods. Most staff at Chaophraya are also from Thailand and on their uniform collars you
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may notice the words ‘ Ow Jai Sai’, which translates to ‘we care from the heart about everything.’ It’s a sentiment which is reflected in the serenity about the place, and the dignified manner in which the service is delivered, even during busier times. The early days of the original restaurant at Blayds Court saw Chaophraya sat on the first floor, above a furniture store. This became vacant in 2012, and Kim and Martin saw an opportunity to expand their Thai vision, investing £1.3 million updating the venue to the two floor restaurant we see today. A sleek glass lobby leads through stone Buddhas into the luxurious ‘Palm Sugar’ bar which is popular for a relaxing after work drink or light meal. The elegant restaurant offers up to 280 covers, but the size and layout mean that it still feels intimate, even when full. Seating booths and creatively formed room dividers made from wood and chain allow for this and make this venue ideal for parties and events. Chaophraya also has a private dining room, complete with sunken seated area, which can cater for up to 18 people.
something a little different. It’s all about making sure you have a fantastic experience and are well accommodated. Appetisers range from popular dishes such as tempura prawns, chicken satay and steamed dumplings through to golden baskets and sharing platters. Moving onto mains, there’s an array of soups and salads as well as the stir fries, curries and grill options. Papaya salad is a popular Thai dish The menu is creative and lovingly prepared and and the Weeping Tiger steak is a classic Chaophraya the team are happy to adjust dishes if you’d like dish. Cod with chilli sauce offers something a little
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different and the Thai royalty favourite, Massaman curry, is always well received. Vegetarians are well catered for too with many of the appetisers, stir fries and curries served with vegetable or tofu alternatives, though it’s always worth checking on the fish oil content of Thai dishes as this is very popular in Thai cooking. Set menus are available and Chaophraya also host regular promotions such as “Fizz Fridays”. The bar offers a good range of Thai based beers, wines and prosseco as well as traditional and Thai inspired cocktails, many of which were designed within the venue. Chaophraya run cocktail masterclasses and corporate team-building classes, as well as the popular Thai Cookery School which offers an opportunity to try your hand at preparing a popular
3 course Thai meal. You even get to eat it afterwards! This makes a fantastic and unique present for someone and gift vouchers are available. We thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be a relaxing and interesting experience and were surprised at the quality of the dishes we had managed to produce, with a little help from the Chaophraya chefs. Chaophraya is just a short walk from the train station, making it ideal for a luxurious night out, but this venue is also great for a relaxing drink or party and you can be sure to be well looked after. 20A, Blayds Court, Swinegate LS1 4AG TEL: 0113 244 9339 chaophraya.co.uk
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Soak the noodles for 30 minutes in room temperature water. Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized wok. Add the eggs and whisk around until scrambled. Add the tofu or chicken and ensure it is cooked through. Drain and add the noodles and mix until they start to wilt. Add the sugar, peanuts, turnips and mix well. Add the tamarind sauce and season to taste with the soy/fish sauce. Next add the bean sprouts, carrot, onions and red chilli. Stir fry, ensuring everything is well combined. To serve sprinkle with a few raw bean sprouts, fresh coriander and serve with a lime wedge and thinly sliced red chilli.
Food For Winter: Vitalise Your Body With the short, dark days of winter ahead, appetites will peak - we burn more energy in order to regulate our body temperature, and it is the season to eat, drink and be merry after all! It can be tricky knowing which foods are a source of goodness, will give you plenty of energy and, most importantly, taste great. Covered is here with advice on how you can stay energised every day this winter.
Boost Your Breakfast With Oats What you need is slow releasing energy breakfasts, and oats are top of the list without question. A hearty bowl of oatmeal, granola, or porridge will warm you inside out and you will stay fuller for longer, as opposed to a quick round of toast or a bowl of lacklustre cereal. Oats contain so much goodness, including B vitamins, vitamin E, and notably potassium, which out of its numerous benefits - will help break down carbohydrates into energy.
Shop Seasonally: Roast Some Root Veggies The harsh coldness of winter is obviously unfavourable for a lot of produce, but root vegetables like turnips, beets, parsnip, and carrots will endure beneath the ground and will be in abundance at supermarkets and farmers' markets over winter. Many are a great source of fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin A, and better yet their peak time is autumn through spring, so they will be most flavourful and healthy right now. Great picks for roasts and stews!
Vitamin-D: From Fish and Fortified Foods The lack of sun will cause a notable drop of vitamin-D in many people's diets, so it's important to
find alternatives to keep bones and teeth healthy. There are very few foods that provide it, but fish is a fantastic source - particularly salmon and tuna - and some cereals/spreads are fortified with it. Fish is a delicious and fresh alternative, whether you prepare it battered, with breadcrumbs, or fry it right in the pan.
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wrens can use nest boxes to roost communally, crowding in together to share body heat.
Mrs Pearson of Garforth recently wrote to let us know about the wonderful sight of hundreds of geese flying over her house one morning, and wondered whether they were flying from Roundhay Park to Fairburn Ings.
Why not check out your local RSPB reserve for newly-arrived wintering geese and swans? Find out more at www.rspb.org.uk/ discoverandenjoynature/seenature/ reserves
This is indeed possible, since geese normally roost somewhere relatively safe from predators, and then set off for their feeding grounds at first light. In winter the sight of large flocks of geese taking off at dawn can be quite spectacular. The numbers involved here, however, suggest that these may have been pink-footed geese, which are smaller than Canada geese, and arrive here in autumn in their hundreds of thousands from the far north, to over-winter.
Any questions, ideas, suggestions or observations about local birds and wildlife, garden or otherwise are welcome and will be included in future articles. Please email: info@ covered-magazine.net or write to Covered at the usual address.
Many other species of bird roost communally, the most well-known being starlings, which form huge swirling shapes in the sky at dusk before dropping down into reedbeds
or treetops or even onto buildings. If you live in the north of Leeds, you may have noticed that in autumn and winter, from late afternoon onwards, gulls start making their way from other parts of the city towards Eccup reservoir. The gull roost at Eccup numbers in the thousands at the height of winter, mostly blackheaded gulls, but other, rarer species can also join them. Magpies from surrounding areas roost together in Gledhow Valley Woods – up to 340 have been counted in the past. Smaller birds, such as tits and
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Councillors Comments: Moortown The meeting of the Inner North East Community Committee last month was excellent. There was a great workshop where we discussed ways to help tackle employment problems on some of our estates. This included agreeing to develop stronger links between Leeds City Council advice services and local community groups and the establishment of more jobshop sessions. At the meeting we also approved funding contributions for ICT classes for local elderly residents, out of school activities for young people, funding to support PCSOs policing our streets and the refurbishment of
FABIAN HAMILTON MP: thoughts on europe As we get close to the general election in six months time I am sure that we are going to hear more and more about our membership of the European Union. The Conservative Party is promising a referendum and UKIP's views on Europe are very clear. If there is to be a referendum at some time in the future, my real hope is that it will be conducted in a climate of a serious consideration of the issues and that we can avoid some of the simplistic misrepresentation concerning European regulations and where laws are made. I well remember a story from my days as a Councillor when some children from Leeds schools were travelling to Dortmund to take part in an education exhibition where they were going to show off the work
three community centres. Community Committees are an excellent way for people to 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. The next meeting of the Community Committee will be on 19th January 2015. We hope lots of people will be at the Meanwood Christmas Light Switch On event, which will be taking place on 25th November at 6pm outside Waitrose on Meanwood Road. Every year the event sees a huge number of people attend so we hope you they could do on computers - which were then a novelty in schools. Just to take some school equipment t h r o u g h Holland to Germany on a coach required a full manifest, sheaves of forms and an inspection of the goods at every frontier crossing by both sets of customs. That nonsense has ended, thankfully, but it illustrates what could be the reality again if we leave Europe. Just think what that would mean for our industries. Today the Nissan factory in Sunderland exports 80% of its production, principally to Europe. It will be something similar for the Toyota factory in Derby and the BMW Mini production in Oxford. These companies have set up
to contact your Councillor please call: Cllr Hamilton 07950 057877 0113 2474578 (Office) 0113 2495753 (Home) sharon.hamilton@leeds.gov.uk Cllr Charlwood 0113 2476922 (Office) 0113 2034132 (Home) rebecca.charlwood@ leeds.gov.uk Cllr Sobel 07973 397212 0113 2476922 (Office) alex.sobel@leeds.gov.uk
can come. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. production in the UK not only because of our skilled workforce and entrepreneurial attitudes but also because they also have full free access to European customers. There will be a debate on where laws should be made and where powers reside. But for me, what is important about law making is that our laws should be good laws, sensible, fair and just and it often makes sense for the law on an issue to be the same across Europe. So I get less hung up on where legislation is decided than some of my Westminster colleagues who are fervent antiEuropeans. What we will need before any referendum is a cool, calm and rational debate. I hope that I am not disappointed. Fabian Hamilton MP Labour MP for Leeds North East 335 Roundhay Road LS8 4HT 0113 249 6600
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Councillors Comments: Councillors Comments: Chapel Allerton alwoodley Last week I went to the retirement event for the City Council’s Director of Adult Social Care. She had been in social services since she left university x years ago as a bright, thoughtful and caring graduate. She worked her way up the promotion ladder and we were lucky to have her working in Leeds. It started me thinking about how many such first class graduates in 2014 would choose social care as a career. It seems to me that the image projected by the press and television would discourage all but the most determined to choose something less controversial and less subject to second-guessing by journalists and politicians. 99% of the social workers I have met over the years, in both public and private sectors, have been admirable and sensible people, doing a job that most of the rest of us would not do for a thousand pounds a day. I suspect this blanket criticism of the profession is going to continue for a few years but it is unfair and it cannot go unchallenged. Social workers are OK. On the same day I went to a meeting where we talked about the value of voluntary organisations in Leeds. An official of Parks and Countryside told us that the work of volunteers in their department alone (and not including social care organisations) was equal to the value of the salaries of 112 city council employees. Thank you to all those volunteers in Alwoodley – we couldn’t manage without you. Councillor Peter Harrand Civic Hall Leeds 2. Phone 0113 3951741 e-mail peter.harrand@leeds.gov.uk
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Lotherton Hall at Christmas Lotherton Hall’s series of recitals by young artists continues on 7 December with a performance by the O’Brien Trio. Anna O’Brien (violin), Michael Newman (cello), and Jeremy So (piano) will be playing Mozart’s Piano Trio in E major, K.542, and Dvorák’s Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat, Op. 21. The concert begins at 2pm in the Drawing Room. Tickets are £11.00 full price; £9.50 concessions; £20.00 family (2+2), including admission to the Hall and tea and cakes afterwards. Car parking is free with prebooked tickets.
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by a local choir. All proceeds will go to NET (Neighbourhood Elders Team). The Magical Christmas at Lotherton runs from 11am to 4pm on 13 December, with Santa, live music, Christmas crafts, children’s entertainment and more. On 20 and 21 December at 1pm is Harry’s Christmas Concert with mulled wine and mince pies, in aid of the Air Ambulance.
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NEW CENTRE FOR LS8 The Kerala Ayurveda Centre has announced the opening of their new premises at the Lodge Medical Centre on Grange Park Avenue, Leeds bringing its traditional style of Kerala Ayurveda treatment to Yorkshire. Established in Leicester in 2009, the Kerala Ayurveda Centre is expanding its operation in Yorkshire to cope with increasing demand for its complementary treatments. The Kerala Ayurveda Centre now has four treatment centres in the UK and plans to build on their success and further expand, as demand for Ayurveda continues to grow in the UK. Sarju Raikundalia, Director and Founder of The Kerala Ayurveda Centre said: “This is an exciting time for Ayurveda in the UK with the launch of our third centre here in Leeds and the growing reputation of this style of complementary treatment. We have received great support from the local community and we’re forging links with GPs and pharmacies, to work together to demonstrate the benefits to those who may not have heard or tried Ayurveda before.”
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Two Pauline Quirke Academies – in Leeds! Most readers of Covered will remember Pauline Quirke as one of the two prison widows in the TV comedy Birds of a Feather or, more recently, as either Susan Wright in the crime drama Broadchurch or Hazel Rhodes in Emmerdale. Or from any number of other acting or celebrity appearances. So, for an actress with that wealth and breadth of experience, the AA directional signs that announced the directions to two of her eponymous academies in Leeds were indeed intriguing. The Pauline Quirke Academy is a nationwide network of weekend performing arts schools that offers performing arts tuition for 4-18 year olds, with the two newest academies now open in Leeds. PQA Leeds West runs for three hours on Saturday mornings at Leeds West Academy (Pudsey) and PQA Leeds North runs on Saturday afternoons at Leeds Grammar School (Alwoodley Gates).
CHARITY URGENTLY APPEALS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP COMBAT LONELINESS AMONG OLDER PEOPLE IN LEEDS Contact the Elderly is urgently appealing for volunteers living in Leeds to spare a few hours each month to help with the running of local tea parties – and enjoy a cuppa and a cake themselves! The charity aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone, by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups within local communities – providing a regular and vital friendship link every month. Each older guest is collected from
PQA Leeds Principal Kimberley Lyon (right, with two of her team) is herself a drama graduate from The University of Central Lancashire.
As well as tuition in comedy, drama and musical theatre, there is also a film and television module which offers the chance to explore screen acting and film-making. Students devise, script and storyboard their short films before embarking on location scouting and rehearsals. They then shoot their films, working just like a professional film crew. Some students act while
others are the production team. The module also provides students with the opportunity to have their films screened in their local cinema – in the past, some PQA films have even been selected for international festivals.
their home by a volunteer driver, and is taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship. The charity is hoping to set up a new group in Leeds, however, it is currently struggling to recruit: volunteer drivers who are able to collect older guests from their homes and accompany them to the gathering each month, and a volunteer coordinator to help organise the monthly tea parties.
“Anyone who can spare a couple of hours one Sunday a month, has a driving licence, a car and a capacity for drinking tea, is eligible! And for those interested in becoming a host, it would just involve a couple of hours once or twice a year. It’s not a big commitment, and our volunteers genuinely get as much out of the experience as our older guests, so I’m calling for anyone who is interested in giving something back to their community to please get in touch with me as soon as possible.”
Contact the Elderly’s Mary Robinson, said: “The charity is committed to offering a lifeline of friendship to the oldest and loneliest people, but our hopes of extending this lifeline to even more older people in Leeds are currently fading due to a real shortage of volunteers in the area.
To book a free taster session or to find out more visit pqacademy.com or telephone 0845 673 2022.
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MIDDLETON RAILWAY Not everybody knows this but Middleton Railway in South Leeds is the world’s oldest working railway. It’s run entirely by volunteers who operate train services between Moor Road in Hunslet and Middleton Park. At the main depot on Moor Road you’ll find a shop, selling souvenirs and refreshments, and an extensive museum collection on display in the Engine House which offers free entry. The Middleton Colliery Railway made history right from the start when the land and coal owner, Charles Brandling, secured the first Act of Parliament of its kind, largely concerned with the building of a waggonway or railway. From 1758, horses had pulled thousands of tons of coal down the waggonway to Leeds. Cheaper coal prices, due more efficient transport, gave Leeds a head start in the newly developing large-scale industries. Later locomotives were built for the colliery by Matthew Murray, and incorporated John Blenkinsop’s patented rack and pinion system which was used
on many mountain railways. This increased the pulling power and these were the world’s first commercially viable locomotives. Eventually, the 1960s saw a decline in goods traffic and began the rise in passenger traffic. Nowadays, the lottery funded Engine House boasts over twenty engines. These are mainly small, industrial locomotives but the collection also includes engines from as far afield as Denmark and a Hudswell Clarke longtank used on the Manchester Ship Canal. Some are even stars of the screen; Sir Berkeley, a standard ManningWardle class L 0-6-0ST built in
the 1850s, appeared in the 1968 BBC Television version of “The Railway Children” with Jenny Agutter. Restoration and repair work is completed on site by the dedicated team who lovingly restore these engines using only genuine parts where possible.
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Middleton Railway normally run diesel trains on Saturdays and steam trains on Sundays and Bank Holidays and also run a variety of special events including school trips, birthday parties and Santa Specials in December. The Santa Specials
will mainly use a Hudswell Clarke 1544 of 1921 Slough Estates No3 steam engine and make a great day out for the whole family. The journey gets off to a fairly urban start but quickly pulls up into the trees as it heads past Elland Road
stadium towards the sprawling parkland at Middleton. A return journey takes around 25 minutes, but passengers are welcome to alight at the park and return by a later train. Middleton Park hosts afternoon band concerts and outdoor theatre in the summer, and offers woodland and lakeside walks throughout the year. Regular return tickets offer unlimited day travel and there is disabled access to all of the public areas of the railway. The railway hosts a diesel gala every May and a steam gala every September as well as other events such as model railway exhibitions. They also work with other railways such as Keighley and Worth Valley and Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire, which houses many trams from the Leeds area. Visit www.middletonrailway.org.uk for more information.
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ALWOODLEY PARISH COUNCIL thanks all residents of the Parish for their support during the past year. We send you our good wishes for the festive season and for 2015. Lyn Buckley - Chairman Carol Allen Neil Buckley Richard Hainsworth Carol Hughes Dave Kent Jerry Pearlman Peter Rice Veronica Shackleton Sue Smith Judith Williams Catriona Hanson – Clerk Mike Hull – Lengthsman Next Planning Meeting: 6.30 pm Monday 12th January 2015 Next Parish Council Meeting: 7.30 pm Monday 12th January 2015
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THE JEWISH JOURNEY The Old Leylands, Chapeltown and Harehills come to life at an exciting, interactive exhibition and day of entertainment to celebrate ‘how it all used to be!’ This one day nostalgia-fest will offer a trip down memory lane and includes a ‘brought to life’ exhibition, short films, drama sketches, stand up comedy, interesting talks, stands, artefacts a cafe and much more. There will also be secret bidding opportunities on pieces of original art by renowned artists: Jacob Kramer, Joash Woodrow, Willy Tirr and Philip Naviasky. The day is themed around the launch and sale of a brand new book published by Makor, the Jewish Culture Office for Leeds and Yorkshire, ‘From the Leylands to Leeds 17’.
The book follows the story of the immigration and growth of the Jewish community of Leeds from the mid 1800’s to present day through anecdotes, photographs and short stories – the struggles, the hardships and the good times. Written by Diane Saunders and Philippa Lester, this fascinating book of around 400 pages, is captivating and emotional. The event takes place from 11am, Sunday 30th November at the Etz Chaim Synagogue, North Leeds. Live entertainment 11.45 am – 1.15 pm repeated at 2pm – 3.30pm. Donations to Makor. Call/email Makor to book tickets: 0113 2680899 / email:info@makor.co.uk. ‘From the Leylands to Leeds 17’ will be on sale at £20 and can also be pre-ordered.
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We need your paintboxes! Inkwell Craft Café Inkwell Arts, 31 Potternewton Lane Leeds 7, is a community arts facility which offers a wide range of activities and arts and crafts. Covered magazine featured their vegetarian café last year and has also reported its use as a jazz concert venue by Seven Arts. Inkwell Craft Café offers weekly tutored and supervised art classes every Thursday from 2-4pm. Fully inclusive, the classes are offered to people of all levels of ability - and disability. At a charge of only £3.50, Inkwell Craft Café provides all the materials, with artists and students able to take home their finished works. With paints, pencils, brushes and art paper being the prices they are, Inkwell is subsidising those classes – facility manager Mark Kruse told Covered when we visited that they had only just spent £400 on art material. So, what about parents whose kids no longer paint? Or well intentioned hobbyists who gave up after failing miserably one Sunday afternoon. Well, the
We need your paint! Covered magazine got Inkwell Arts’ appeal for redundant art materials off to a start by donating these perfectly useable poster paints, brushes, mixing cups, oils watercolours and pencils. They were gratefully received by Inkwell’s Laura Robson. Laura is studying for a Master’s degree in creative media at Leeds College of Art and is a volunteer tutor at Inkwell.
failed could always attend one of Inkwell’s classes – Inkwell offers other tutored and more advanced courses at other times during the week. But any or all of them are welcome to donate redundant art materials in useable condition to Inkwell Craft Café - rather than let them get in the way, dry out, leak or burst under the stairs. Donors, sponsors and potential artists can contact Inkwell on 0113 3070108 or via inkwellarts.org.uk
Broadgate Primary School celebrates 60th birthday with Shadow Chancellor On October 24th Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls joined local Labour parliamentary candidate Jamie Hanley to celebrate the 60th birthday of Broadgate Primary School in Horsforth. They spoke to teachers and local parents about Labour's plans for free childcare and additional help for those with young children before presenting the headteacher Mrs McLellan with a birthday cake. Speaking afterwards, Jamie said “It was wonderful to be joined by Ed to help celebrate Broadgate's birthday. Broadgate isn't just a brilliant local school, it's a key part of this community and it was great to be able to join the
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Festive Home Makeover: Deck the Halls 'Tis finally upon us: the time to give our homes a festive feel in preparation for Christmas! There's nothing quite like adorning mantelpieces with pretty ornaments, entwining garlands around the banister, and lining the windows with little lights to really fill you with Christmas spirit. Here are Covered's recommendations for totally transforming your home into a fantastically festive setting for you, your friends, and the family to enjoy this season.
Let it Shine: Hang up the Lights What better way to brighten up a dark and gloomy winter evening by switching on the festive lights? It's practically synonymous with the beginning of Christmas! Lining the windows from the inside with lights is simple, easy, and a wonderful way to make your home stand out internally and externally. Decorating trees
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Decorate According to Decor It's always easy sticking to the classic Christmas colour scheme of green and red, but in order to create an exceptionally amazing ambience, spend some time picking out specific colours of tinsel, ribbons, candle holders, baubles, wreaths, stockings, table top ornaments, and garlands which complement your decor. This year, shades of cream, silver, gold, and beige are particularly popular. They are easy to match with almost any style of interior, are beautifully subtle and sophisticated, and are
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Delightful Dining: Dishes, Table Tops, and Centrepieces We'll all be indulging aplenty over the Christmas period, so make each meal equally magical by investing in some Christmasthemed tableware, table tops, and centrepieces! Candles wrapped in pine and holly leaves, baubles, pine cones, and ribbons for example are a perfect, elegant pick and bring Christmas right to the centre of your table. Even simple table tops like mini Christmas trees or bowls filled with baubles and various ornaments work wonders. With new tableware, each cup of coffee will bring more than just caffeine, but Christmas cheer too. And whenever you take a bite from your holly-decorated plate or bowl, you'll be savouring a little piece of Christmas every single time!
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CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
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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.
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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
PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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
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
Run Leeds @ Alwoodley
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 Sociable running club in Roundhay. New members welcome. Meet at Tennis club, Shaftesbury Avenue. www.roundhayrunners.co.uk
Scott Hall Badminton Club
Scott Hall Leisure Centre, LS7 3DT (corner Scott Hall Rd & Potternewton Lane) Mondays from 8pm -10pm
Tai Chi
For people over 65 every Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, at the Methodist Centre (Town Street, LS7 4NB).
WHITE ROSE CANOE CLUB
Tuesday evenings 18.30 Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park
GREEN FINGERS
YOGA.
Mondays 6-7 pm @ Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17 5JD Tel. 0113 2689993. £1 per session. Call to register
PLACES OF WORSHIP
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 0113 2676697
FRIENDS OF ALLERTON GRANGE FIELDS
Town Street, LS7 4NB. www.chapelallertonmethodistchurch.org.uk
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
HOLY TRINITY MEANWOOD
FRIENDS OF WIGTON MOOR WOODS
ALWOODLEY PARK METHODIST The Lane, Alwoodley Park, Leeds LS17 7BX
CHAPEL ALLERTON METHODIST CHURCH
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
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. 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
Stainbeck Road LS7 2PP. http://stainbeck.urc.org.uk
Meets 1st Friday of the month 7.30pm at St Chad's Parish Hall. Enquiries: Mrs Young 0113 2679445
ST BARNABAS C of E CHURCH
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The View, LS17 7NA Tel: 0113 2654926 www.stbarnabasleeds.org.uk
ST. JOHN'S
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
294 Harrogate Road, LS17 6LE. Enquiries: 0113 2681373. www.stjohnvianneyleeds.org.uk. Church Hall bookings: bookings@queens-hall.org.uk
WIGTON MOOR UNITED REFORM CHURCH 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.
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
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. Find out more at www.slaidhillinbloom.org or contact Geoff or Margaret on 0113 2689661
THE YORKSHIRE FLOWER CLUB
Almscliffe Village Hall, Huby LS17 6EG Visitors £5. Enquiries: 0113 267 1886
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES
CHAPEL ALLERTON BRANCH LABOUR PARTY
ALWOODLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7NZ. Enquiries: 0113 2671331
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
ALWOODLEY TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD
CHAPEL ALLERTON GOOD NEIGHBOURS
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 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
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
KALEIDOSCOPE
Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and nonprofit making. Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website Kaleidoscope
LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.
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
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. Only £8 per year to join and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:cmsherborne@btopenworld.com
CHAPEL ALLERTON METHODIST CENTRE, TOWN ST LS7 4NB
LEEDS CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
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
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 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
Northcall Over 55’s Club
Leeds IVC Social Events Club
ROUNDHAY W I
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 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 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 Probus Club
For retired professional/businessmen, meets 2nd Thursday, 10.30am – 12 noon at St. Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, LS7 for social gatherings with speakers. Details 0113 266 2310
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 wildlife-rich 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 2695107, moortowncommunitygroup@hotmail.co.uk, www.moortowncommunitygroup.co.uk and on facebook
North Leeds Friendship Centre
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
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 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
Rotaract
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
ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS
STAINBECK COMMUNITY CAFE
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
ST BARNABAS CHURCH HALL,
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
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
U3A Leeds
Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org
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
Royal Artillery Association
Volunteer at MAECare
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
STAINBECK COMMUNITY HALL, 162 Stainbeck Lane LS7 2EA
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
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).
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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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 / session
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 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: 9.30-11.30am. 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 10:3011:30. 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 6.30-7.30; XCite for 11-16s 7.30 - 9pm
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
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
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
ROUNDHAY TEA AND CHAT CLUB
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
Kiddies' Kitchen at Northcall
Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd LS7 4JE Wednesdays 7pm www.leedsmarquetry.org.uk
Alwoodley Lace & Crafts
Girl Guides
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
Leeds Marquetry Group
Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane LS17 7BX. Tuesday afternoons. Beginners welcome Enquiries: 0113 269 5512
Alwoodley Bobbin Lacemaking Group
Harehills Movement and Music Playgroup
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 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.
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
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 Interested in Girlguiding? Enquiries: Lynne Reid lynne.reid1@ btinternet.com
Leeds People’s Choir
ALWOODLEY SINGERS
Looking for new members - all welcome. Ability to read music preferable but not essential. Rehearsals on Thursdays 8.00 – 10.00 at Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Phone Alan - 0113 2943370
Art Classes
Greenscapes Nursery, Brandon Crescent LS17 9JH. riendly 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
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
Singing for the Brain Group
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. Enquiries 0113 887 3597
Stainbeck Art Club
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: Pam McFetridge 0113 2684734
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
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CHRISTMAS AT TWILIGHT
If you are holding an event or activity during January please email details to: info@covered-magazine.net for publication in our next edition.
18th December 5.45 Special free candlelit concert for the festive season. Curated by tenor Daniel Norman for a small group of singers and musicians,wintry music including pieces from Winterreise by Schubert and Winter Words by Benjamin Britten. Howard Assembly rooms, Leeds Grand Theatre, LS1 6NU Check web site for ticket info www.magicalleeds.co.uk
ALWOODLEY SINFONIA
GUIDED WALK AROUND ROUNDHAY PARK
ALWOODLEY SINGERS
LEEDS NATIONAL TRUST
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. Christmas Concert, Saturday 13th December at 7.45 p.m. Entry £4 incl. refreshments. Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ
BRASS BAND AT KIRKGATE MARKET LEEDS Every Saturday from 29th November. Come and hear your favourite Christmas carols performed by Marsden Brass Band. Leeds Kirkgate Market will be getting into the Christmas spirit with brass bands playing Christmas tunes throughout the Market every Saturday leading up to Christmas. Also live reindeer.
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)
CHRISTKINDELMARKT, LEEDS – MILLENIUM SQUARE, LEEDS
14th Nov - 20th Dec. Monday – Saturday from 10.30am to 9.30pm. Sundays from 10.30am to 6.30pm German christmas market with 40 traditional wooden stalls, Christmas carousel ride, frankfurter Scheune and much more. Info: 0113 395 0891 or www.leeds.gov.uk/christmasmarket
CHRISTMAS CAROL SINGING IN ALWOODLEY
Members of churches in Moor Allerton and Shadwell come together at the Moor Allerton Centre Sainsburys to sing to raise money for St George’s Crypt for the Homeless, St Anne’s Shelter and Caring For Life on Tuesday 23rd December from 6 – 8pm. Also Carol singing at the shops at the bottom of The Avenue, Alwoodley on Saturday 20th December from 11am to 12. At St Barnabas Church, The View, LS17 7NA. Saturday 13th December 11am -12.30 Carols with coffee, mince pies and shortbread. All welcome.
Looking at the native trees and finding out about their importance for our City. Saturday 3rd December 2014 10:00 – 13:00 Meeting Place : Outside Tropical World, Children must be accompanied by an adult Next talk, Tuesday 2nd December, 10am at St. Chad's. Headingley.
NATIONAL TREE WEEK
A week long FREE fun trail around Tropical World, Roundhay discovering more about the trees in the collection 29th November – 7th December Children must be accompanied by an adult
SANTA'S GROTTO
Sat 6th 13th 20th Dec 2pm-4 pm and Sun 7th 14th and 21st 10am-12 and 2pm-4pm Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto. There will also be crafts, music and fun in the Victorian Streets. Decorate a Christmas Ornament and write a letter to Santa. Price: £4 (includes present) but does not include admission to the museum. Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
SANTA'S GROTTO AT THE MERRION CENTRE 21ST NOV - 24TH DEC
Santa and his helpers will be in the Merrion Centre this Christmas. Children will be able to visit Santa for free, and have the chance to have their picture taken and receive a gift. Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special post box and Santa will try and respond to all letters received. Free Santa letter templates are available near the grotto in the Merrion Centre.
SEVEN JAZZ – INKWELL CHAPEL ALLERTON
Sun afternoon 21st December - Christmas party with The Nicola Farnon Trio. ww.sevenjazz.cwo.uk
SEVEN ARTS
Thurs evening 4th December. Saxman Stan Sultzmann with his band “Neon” with support from Anne Cleveland (vocals) and the Allsorts trio (Aron Kyne -piano; Pete Gavin -bass; Katie Patterson -drums). ww.sevenjazz.cwo.uk
SNOW QUEEN'S ICE CHARIOT
Icy spectacular on Briggate Leeds 7th December 12.30, 2.00, 3.30.
ST GEMMA'S SANTA DASH – LEEDS CITY CENTRE
14th December - £8 to register (includes Santa suit) Brass band and carol singing. www.st-gemma.co.uk 0113 2185505 beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk to sign up.
THE LORD MAYOR'S CAROL CONCERTS 2014
Celebrate Christmas with the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus and Rothwell Temperance Brass Band at Leeds Town Hall’s annual family carol concerts, in support of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal.Tickets : £5 (concessions £2.50) 18th December 6:30pm 8:30pm
THE WOOD BENEATH THE WORLD
17th Nov -17th Dec. Leeds-based Art Directors Lord Whitney have transformed The Crypt in Leeds Town Hall into a world that is entirely unexpected and inhabited by the mysterious. The Wood Beneath the World offers audiences a new immersive experience; a journey into a forest filled with hidden rooms, passages and secrets. Tickets are now on sale, full price tickets: £8 / Concessions: £6. For Family tickets please contact our Box Office on 0113 2243801.
WINTER FAIRY BRIGGATE 30TH NOVEMBER 12.30, 2.00, 4.00.
This beautiful winter fairy and her crystals will bring a touch of ethereal magic to Briggate, Leeds this Christmas. Her stunning outfit literally lights up the dark winter evenings as she thrills audiences with her skilful contact juggling.
WINTER WILDFOWL WATCH RSPB
Wednesday 10th December 2014 10:00 – 15:00 Outside Lakeside Cafe, Roundhay Park Join us at our viewpoint to find out about the fascinating birds that live around the lakes! Children must be accompanied by an adult
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50 Covered Classifieds Adoption
Page
Leeds City Council
Blinds & Curtains
33
Aerial & Satellite
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
All popular blind styles for home and office Choose from hundreds of fabrics Spares, repairs and replacement louvres 5 minutes from Leeds City Centre
Moortown 0113 3 167 167
Call us today on 0113 262 6660 www.theblindfactoryleeds.co.uk Unit 28 Penraevons Industrial Estate, Jackson Road, Leeds LS7 2AW
ROUNDHAY SCHOOL All-through education from 4 to 18
www.roundhayschool.org.uk
SATURDAY
6th
DECEMBER
10:30am to 1:00pm AT THE SECONDARY CAMPUS
Come and buy a wide range of handmade, locally produced gifts, jewellery, clothing, photography, cards and other interesting products.
0113 3931200
info@roundhayschool.com Please contact us for more information
52 Covered Classifieds Building & Joinery Services
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
COLIN NOLAN CARPENTRY & JOINERY SERVICES Tel: 0113 264 4956 Mob: 07710 779844 Fax: 0113 2644956
colin.nolan@hotmail.co.uk www.colinnolan.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
●
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
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
Local Reliable Complete Building Solutions 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 & DISABLED CUSTOMERS FULLY INSURED • CRB CHECKED TRADING STANDARDS VETTED
Carl on 07846 933269
Covered Classifieds Car Dealerships
Page
Ringways
55
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
0800 97 007 53 Cleaning Services
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
Computers/IT Support
53
54 Covered Classifieds Decorators
Doors & Conservatories
Page
Regency Windows
27
Education Leeds Beckett University
Centre Pullout
Leeds City College Roundhay School
36 47 & 53
Electrician David Gunby
11
Fletcher Electric
07977 488718 0113 212 0178 Email info@kbdecorators.co.uk Web www.kbdecorators.com PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE DECORATING SERVICE All Types of Decorating Work Large or Small Insurance Work Fully Qualified and Insured Free Estimates
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
We pride ourselves on a reliable service. Check our Facebook page for customer reviews.
TELEPHONE MARK ON MOBILE: 07450 393862
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
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST ÂŁ29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
7
Covered Classifieds Fencing
Page
Atkinsons Fencing
13
Food & Drink
Hair & Beauty
55 Page
Headstart Hair & Beauty
33
Handyman
2X 10” Pizzas
£11.90
2X 14” Pizzas
£14.95
2666 666
302 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6NA
PIZZAHOUSECOMPANY.CO.UK
Furniture & Upholstery
Page
Jordan Upholstery
21
Garage Doors
GARAGE SAME
DOOR DAY
REPAIRS
Health & Wellbeing
Page
7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM
All Women Yoga
33
• • • •
Kerala Ayurveda Centre
20
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
Gardening & Tree Services BY Landscapes
13
JM Tree Services
13
Foot Health Practitioner Corns Mr G.Etherington Dipcfhp,MPSPract,MVR Callus Verrucae Ingrown toenail treatment General Foot health maintenance
0113 2939027 or 07784 762964 Call today for professional service in the comfort of your own home!
56 Covered Classifieds Home Maintenance
Page
Hicks Home Maintenance
Plastering
35
Mobile Valeting
Est 1998
Plumbing & Heating
Page
Kayes Plumbing
17
Safe Gas
15
H 0 Plumbing 2
Oven Cleaning
Page
OvenU
7
Photographic Resources Leodis
35
Plastering
C. Roberts Plastering
and Heating ltd
Providing you with a reliable, prompt and friendly service on all things Plumbing & Heating 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
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
SPECIAL OFFER
POWER FLUSH
FR £250
Including Boiler Service
For a free no obligation quote please contact
07971 797 212
All gas work undertaken by bio-green
Covered Classifieds Property
Page
AKB Estates
37
Morfitt Shaw
37
S & S Estates
23
57
Roofing Services
Retirement Living Acorn Stairlifts
35
Roofing Services Hall’s Roofing
7
We will beat any genuine quote
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
ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING UNDERTAKEN
Why choose us:
Established 1976 Small family firm Fully qualified No-fuss work Competitive prices 10 yr guarantee for re-roofs
Slating • Tiling • Guttering (new or repairs) Flat Roofing • GRP Fiber Glass • Lead Roofs • Velux Windows
LOCAL ROUNDHAY-BASED COMPANY
0113 2934038 / 07958 977395
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
Proprietor: Mark Johnson 21 Elmete Grove, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2JY
Family run business with over 30 years experience
Solicitors
Page
Avery Walters Ison Harrison Taxis Premier Taxis
2&9
33
11
3
58 Covered Classifieds Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEERING with the Connect Helpline
Are you good at listening to people who are distressed, lonely or in crisis? Could you offer a few hours a week in the evening? We offer intensive training, a supportive working environment, paid expenses and a reference after 6 months.
Contact Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service on 0113 2609328 or survivor.led@lslcs.org.uk for an information pack.
Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Page
Cloudy 2 Clear
19
Elmhurst
WRAP
Leeds Glass
15
MPD Installations
35
Rainbow Windows
5
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