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Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Covered – the new name for The Really Useful Guide. This month sees Covered celebrate our third anniversary. It’s been a long hard road but I’m delighted that I took the decision to launch Covered and to expand recently through a merger with The Really Useful Guide. Of course launching a business is never an easy project and our merger with RUG hasn’t been without its teething problems. A dirty tricks campaign by a rival publication seems to be in full flow but niggles from the lower echelons of publishing only seek to strengthen my resolve to ensure that Covered remains firmly in place as the city’s bestread monthly. I’m proud that Covered doesn’t have to stoop so low as to make false claims in an attempt to lure away readers and advertisers. It’s always a shame when a business relies on deceit and dishonesty and seeks to damage a competitor rather than win business in a fair and reasonable
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F d & Dr nk Del Verde Del Verde is a family-run restaurant located in the golf club, next to Roundhay Park. Open to the public, this Mediterranean eatery seems to be a well kept secret amongst locals and can be easy to miss, though it’s situated on Park Road between the two busy commuter routes of Street Lane and the Ring Road. Husband and wife team, Helen and Kevin Maudson, took over this somewhat unique venue in December 2007, when it looked rather more dated and was called simply ‘Park Lane’. Nowadays, it’s tasteful and welcoming, decorated with warm wood tones and cheery oranges and reds. It’s deceptively large inside too. From quite a modest exterior, a short corridor leads you to the sizeable, but still cozy and warm, multi level restaurant. Another misconception seems to be the dress code. It seems to be an often made assumption that the attachment to the golf club means formal wear only. This
is not the case and everyone is made to feel equally welcome and at home at Del Verde. And ‘welcome’ is a description which cannot be over-emphasised here; the attentive team clearly enjoy, and take pride, in what they do, expertly balancing professionalism with a very friendly air. Ruth Spargo, the Restaurant Manager, is a local to the area and so, a familiar face to many. Having worked at Del Verde for the past 5 years, she is knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks available and the many wonderful and glowing reviews for this
Husband and wife team, Helen and Kevin Maudson, took over this somewhat unique venue in December 2007, when it looked rather more dated and was called simply ‘Park Lane’.
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“ There is always
a dish available which will see a 35p donation going to Del Verde’s chosen charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
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“Del Verde translates as ‘The Green’ in English, which is a lovely and apt name for this restaurant with views of the golf course just outside the window”
restaurant prove just how much difference having good staff can make. Aside from a welcoming atmosphere though, the other obvious ingredient required is good food, and they certainly seem to have that covered too. Kevin, himself, cooks much of the time and trained at well-respected Leeds eatery Salvo’s, where he worked from the tender age of 14. Having worked his way up to commis chef, before investing in Del Verde, Kevin is keen to do the same for all of the staff here and
Mark Ambler is now head chef, having similarly worked his way up through the ranks. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another simple Italian restaurant though. Whilst the pizza and pasta dishes all look and smell exceptional, there is an interesting mix here, from the popular king prawn spaghetti through to dishes such as lamb kebab and duck leg confit, with special attention also paid to gluten free and vegetarian requirements too. And there is
always a dish available which will see a 35p donation going to Del Verde’s chosen charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. There is a popular range of desserts, wines and spirits, with the house wine starting at a very reasonable £13.95. A set menu also offers good value for money and the restaurant hosted their first Jazz evening in January, which sold out and they are hoping it will be the first of many music themed evenings. And, as well as being the perfect place for a romantic evening meal, Del Verde is available for private dining during the day by arrangement, and can offer a buffet or a la carte menu making it an ideal venue for any family gathering or celebration. And during the warmer months, children can practice their putting on the green just behind the restaurant whilst still under the watchful eye of their parents. Del Verde translates as ‘The Green’ in English, which is a lovely and apt name for this restaurant with views of the golf course just outside the window, but it’s the food and the staff which make this place a little bit special and it’s not so difficult to see why they were finalists for a prestigious ‘Oliver’ award and just how they got all those fantastic reviews. www.delverde.co.uk
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Covered KING SCALLOP AND CRAYFISH THERMIDOR (Serves 4 ) DUCK LEG CONFIT with thyme and honey jus (Serves 4)
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½ small onion diced, tbsp of butter, Pinch of thyme, 50 ml of white wine, Small pinch of chilli flakes ½ pint of whipping cream, tbsp of English mustard, 225g of crayfish tails, 8 King Scallops (sliced in half) 60g of grated mature cheddar cheese
Soften the onion and butter in a saucepan. Add the wine, thyme, chilli flakes and cream then simmer for 5 minutes. Add half of the grated cheddar to the sauce whilst whisking to thicken. Pour sauce over the crayfish and King Scallops into a shallow baking dish. Add the remaining cheddar cheese topping. Bake at 220 C for another 10 minutes until bubbling hot. The Duck 4 duck legs (skin on), 3 tsp of coarse salt, 5 crushed juniper berries, 3 bay leaves crumbled 6 garlic cloves peeled and crushed, 500ml of duck fat The Sauce 300ml of chicken stock, 2 tsp of thyme, 2 tbsp of honey, 30g of salted butter
Trim any excess fat from the duck legs, rub in the salt, juniper berries, bay leaves and garlic and refrigerate for a few hours. Melt the duck fat in a pan on medium, add the duck legs and adjust the heat to simmer. Cook slowly on a low heat until a knife goes easily into the leg (about 2 -3 hours) To make the sauce In a pan, heat the chicken stock, with the honey, butter and thyme.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (Serves 6)
175g of dried dates (pits removed), 1 tsp bicarbonate soda, 75g unsalted butter, 175g self-raising flour 150g soft dark brown sugar, 2 medium eggs, 200ml boiling water The Sauce 100g unsalted butter, 150g soft dark brown sugar, 150ml double cream
Put the dates into a bowl add the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs beaten. Stir in the flour before adding the dates and water. Add the mixture to a 4-5 cm deep baking tin. Bake for 25- 30 minutes at 180 C. Toffee sauce Melt butter, sugar and cream in saucepan over low heat. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 4 minutes, until thick enough.
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Buy Local, Buy Seasonal This month’s recipe is from easy to find produce, so easy to cook and all but impossible to get wrong. It is potatoes boulangère or, to use its full name (if you want to impress), pommes de terre à la boulangère. Boulangère refers to the adopted method of cooking, not the ingredients. People would leave their dish in the local baker’s oven in the morning. By lunchtime both the baker and dish would be finished. There is no definitive recipe. So, feel free to vary. The beauty is that it keeps perfectly on a lower shelf in the oven and can be reheated the following day. If with a roast, it’s safest to aim to cook it half
Basic potatoes boulangère – this one followed the above recipe without the milk or rosemary.
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This is the start of an exciting New Year, the winter flowers are in full bloom, or just starting. Look for Daphne, Forsythia, Hellebores, Witchhazel, Mahonia, and many more. The scent from Christmas Box and others is truly breath taking at this time of the year. Small green shoots are now showing, giving promise of Snowdrops, Iris Retculata, early daffodils, and grape hyacinths – swathes of colour if you allow them to seed and expand. Seed potatoes are now appearing in the shops, if you do not have a favourite, try a few of the many different varieties on offer. Start with a few early varieties, then add some second early and a number of late tubers for harvesting at the end of the season. Stand them rose end up (were the shoots will grow from) in a frost free environment, to sprout for planting later in the year. Everything now depends on the soil temperature and if it is workable, as this will allow for planting shallots and garlic. (Sow plenty for use as an organic
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Readers’ Letters Star Letter Hello Chris Mrs Jenny Fern asked if other readers agree with her in slamming Leeds Council’s obsession with the farcical Trolleybus proposals. Yes I do, Mrs Fern. 100% – along with everyone else I’ve spoken to and virtually every correspondent in the regional media. This preposterous plan to link Leeds’ northern and southern extremities with an outdated, inflexible, 14km fixed route system costing £250 million simply defies logic. Estimates indicate that only 10,000 people reside close enough to access the route, yet +500,000 Leeds residents will finance £77 millions of infrastructure construction and running costs/losses. What’s more, I understand that does not cover a budget for buses, which will almost certainly be sourced overseas. The northern route is an environmental disaster, carving through Headingley and Woodhouse at the cost of 400 trees, undisclosed buildings and imposing an ugly network of overhead cables, gantries, pylons and control boxes to blight what is a pleasant urban cityscape. The system has been designed to prioritise trolleybus movements at the expense in time, cost and convenience of all other road users – including existing bus services. Yet the savings in travel time amount to a few insignificant minutes. Metro admits that congestion will worsen. Perhaps the most alarming factor in this sorry tale of bureaucratic dictatorship is that Leeds Labour Council destroyed any prospect of an open, democratic discussion and decision by steamrollering the scheme through via a Three
Line Whip on Labour councillors. So if your readers agree that the trolleybus concept is a nonstarter, I invite them to ask the true opinion of their local councillors, and warn them that your vote depends on their answer. Already Leeds Council has wasted £40 million on the aborted light rail system, and has squandered a further £5million on trolleybus plans (largely to outside consultants). Are they so anxious to grab the Government’s £177 million bribe that reasoned debate and common sense fly out of the window? Whilst this major and irreversible transport policy decision does not directly affect those of us who live to the East and West of the city (apart from paying for it!), if approved, you can bet your last penny that the same discredited scheme will be imposed between, where…Garforth and Guiseley …Hook Moor and Horsforth ??? And when…2020…2030…??? So let’s all pause, take a deep breath and ask a few questions. What vehicle provides self-contained, free-ranging access and mobility ? What fuels are worldwide vehicle designers aiming to utilise ? Which public transport system does not require
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inflexible infrastructure ? Where is technologically advanced bus design, development and manufacture located in the UK, creating and sustaining employment ? Are you listening, Leeds City Council ? An independently powered bus, dual fuelled or (soon) electric powered, requiring no expensive, unsightly supporting infrastructure and already being built by the world’s fifth largest specialised Bus Corporation which exists just 20 miles to the East of Leeds. Open your eyes, Councillors, to Optare of Sherburn in Elmet and close a deal with a firm of the future, not a discredited dodo of 19th century technology. Yours truly Vernon Wood (Garforth)
Editor’s comments: Thank you Vernon, for such a well reasoned argument against Leeds NGT. Although we are aware of numerous protests and protest groups, you have taken it further than most by suggesting alternatives. Opposite is a photograph of one such alternative – the Optare Versa. This service bus has recently been deployed in Guildford and Nottingham. It is available with three power options; diesel, electric and hybrid. When Covered spoke with John Rawlings, Optare’s publicity consultant, he did add that the one factor presently affecting the viability of the fully electric version was its limited range – unlikely to be a problem on short shuttle routes such as the one planned in Leeds, particularly where there is the option of fast recharging points en route. Covered hopes to be taking a closer look at Optare in the near future. In the meantime, we’d love to hear from any Leeds residents who favour the Leeds NGT proposals, and why. In particular, why aren’t electric, hybrid buses or even LPG powered units preferable to more expensive and irreversible changes to the urban and semi-rural landscape?
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Dear Chris, Thanks for reinstating Cllr Harrands column, it was always the first page I read in the old version of the Really Useful Guide, not for any party political reasons but simply because I love his sense of humour. Politics and usually politicians follow the same old boring style and usually use any opportunity to make a dig at the opposition, it is refreshing to read what is going on locally with at least one amusing comment to brighten sometimes mundane topics. Hoorah for humour! My competition entry for what Councillor Harrand may have said would be: As I was saying before I was... prevented from making a witty comment. I enjoy reading the magazine and I would welcome any articles on local history, photos, maps stories etc. Yours sincerely Mark Crossley (by email)
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Councillors Comments: Chapel Allerton The countdown is on for the Grand Depart of the Tour De France. This July Leeds will host the beginning of the biggest annual sporting event in the world. On Saturday 5th July the 1st stage will start in Leeds city centre and head straight through Chapel Allerton along Scott Hall Road before heading to Alwoodley, Wharfedale, Otley and on to finish in Harrogate. Official celebrations begin on 27th March with a ‘100 Days to Go’ gala dinner.
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Councillors Comments: Moortown We are continuing our fight to see improvements to the derelict Meanwood Park Mansion (part of the old Meanwood Hospital) and the surrounding Woodlea Estate. The estate, which was built in 1998, was supposed to have its woodland and pathways maintained by the developers, but they went into administration 10 years ago. Since that time there has been no regular maintenance of the estate and the Grade II listed mansion is falling into further disrepair. It is really not fair on local residents that they have been left with no lasting solution for well over a decade because of a developer going bust. We have spoken about this issue at a recent meeting of the Council and are urging that pressure is put on the landowner to make a concerted effort to try and get a lasting solution in place. We will keep residents informed of any developments and hope there is significant progress soon. We have also organised a meeting with business owners regarding parking issues at Moortown Shopping Parade. Customers, residents and shopkeepers have expressed concern about the situation which has caused several near misses and some minor accidents recently. We will work with all sides to try and resolve the problem.
We are sure the Chapel Allerton community will be out in in their thousands to see their cycling heroes at this once-in-a-lifetime event. There will be lots of information available nearer the date and you can have a look at the route yourself at http://letour.yorkshire.com. Preparations are also underway to mark the centenary of the First World War. There are a host of events to mark this milestone, including a historical concert at Lotherton Hall on 6th July. Other events in Chapel Allerton and throughout the city will be publicised nearer the time. For more information, please visit www.leeds.gov.uk/events. Cllr Mohammed Rafique 07968 056722
Cllr Eileen Taylor 07513 179708
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Councillors Comments: alwoodley I’ve had several letters and e-mails about the condition of the Moor Allerton Shopping Centre between the library and the supermarket. It has deteriorated as some of the businesses on the south of the car park have closed and it needs attention. And that’s what’s it’s going to get. Two of the empty premises will be brought back into use, some buildings will be repainted and there will be a general cleaning of the area. The recycling area is the worst part and too many people (not from Alwoodley) seem to dump rubbish without making any effort to put them in the right container. If you see it happening, please let me know. The fish and chip shop on The Avenue is now open. Dan, Neil and I did not think this was a good idea when it was first suggested and said so. It was given permission but so far we have seen nothing to make us think we were wrong. The business can
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operate within the specified conditions on hours of opening and, specifically, smells. If you think these conditions are being contravened, please let us know and we can ask council officers to investigate. We acknowledge that the enterprise has a right to try to make a profit, but here and everywhere else this cannot be at the expense of the standard of living of its neighbours. The new bus shelter near the High Ash shops should be in place in February and we have asked David Beckham to come and open it, now that he has retired and perhaps needs something to occupy his time. More details next time.
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A Garden on the Roof Planning an extension? Renovating a barn? Give some thought to a green roof! For some years a keyword in Government policy, town planning and architectural design has been “sustainability”. Green Roofs are an integral part of sustainability and are gradually entering mainstream design in the UK. You can see them on schools, hospitals, public and commercial buildings as well as on homes. Ongoing research from Germany and North America has clearly demonstrated economic benefits such as savings in energy costs and a significant extension of the life of a roof with a covering of vegetation. Less obvious but of increasing importance are the public benefits in areas such as storm water management coupled with the promotion of bio-diversity and improved habitat. Green Roofs have been shown to bring a dramatic reduction in rain water runoff, helping overstretched drainage systems to cope and reducing the potential for flooding – a significant factor in vulnerable areas. What other benefits do these green or “living” roofs
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offer – particularly to the individual householder? First are the amenity and aesthetic improvements which they bring to the local landscape. The immediate transformation of a black asphalt roof to a vibrant multi-coloured garden is not only a delightful visual enhancement but will also lift your spirits. What’s more, the asphalt will last much longer with a protective green blanket shielding it from extremes of heat and frost. Domestic green roofs provide the most interest and reward. A garden shed blends into the North Yorkshire landscape
A garage roof or an old shed can be brought to life virtually overnight and provide the opportunity to experiment with a wide variety of plants and flowers. Where space is limited, you can even create a mini vegetable garden. What about maintenance, you may ask? Shall I have to take the lawn mower to the roof? David Beattie, of Green Roofs Naturally, who has been installing gardens on roofs for a decade or so, told Covered: “The simple answer is that green roof maintenance is minimal. If correctly installed Habitat. A curlew’s nest in Green Roofs Naturally’s sedum field at Denton, near Ilkley
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Grow with Joe in February! Joe Maiden is a popular figure, and voice, in the horticultural world. A local market gardener himself, he is widely published on the subject and has a regular Sunday morning slot on BBC Radio Leeds. Those who have heard him answer listener’s questions will know that he conveys genuine interest, knowledge and expertise. Cookridge Garden club hosted a Grow with Joe evening on Wednesday 15th January. Their regular venue, the Methodist Church Hall, was at capacity. Joe Maiden provided an enjoyable evening, distributing information and tips on a wide range of plants, flowers and vegetables. Everyone went home with a huge smile, about as much information as they could contain. Sales of Joe’s own books and growing stock were also strong on the night.
Members of Cookridge Garden Club were “Growing with Joe” at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall on 15 February. Exhibitors at forthcoming garden shows can learn how to “Grow and Show” with Joe Maiden in Huby (between Otley and Harrogate) on 28 February.
Over and above the qualities of other TV and radio pundits, Joe Maiden’s expertise is and remains local – rather Like Covered’s own gardening
There is a golden rosette of an opportunity for would-be horticultural show exhibitors on Friday 28 February. Weeton Show, in conjunction with
expert Eric Wells. OK, Alan Titchmarsh is from Ilkley. But his garden and growing spaces in Hampshire, and those of the Kew and Chelsea brigade, won’t have been subject to the same climatic challenges as your greenhouse or allotment. Were your crops affected by last year’s freeze or this year’s flooding? That’s where local expertise becomes invaluable.
Gordon Kirby of Almscliffe Hall, is presenting an evening “Growing for Showing” with Joe Maiden. Gordon and Joe will be telling the audience which showstoppers to plant and when – and how to select and present them. Top tips from the professionals, rounded off by answers to any questions thrown at them. The evening, 7pm for 7.30, is at Almscliffe Village Hall, Harrogate Road, Huby. Tickets at £5, including light refreshment, are available from Justin Locke on 01423 734243.
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Music review: Rodriguez, Coming from Reality Searching for Sugarman has moved into art-house after commercial success in 2012. It is an inspirational film, tracing the story of Sixto Rodriguez, a Detroit demolition worker, who recorded an album, Cold Fact, in the 60s which bombed in US and Europe. It became a hit in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – unbeknown to Rodriguez, who simply went back to the day job until a couple of South African fans found him a few years ago and he finally got the recognition he deserved. Coming from Reality is Rodriguez’ second album, recorded in London in 1971, and which also fell off the radar. Critics rated him with Dylan, but he never played the fame game and his songs are anything but commercial. This album shows his whole range: lyrical poetry, astute and hard-hitting social and political commentary, quirky takes on news items, snapshots of low-life and losers, happiness and heartbreak. The music is sublime; Rodriguez’ vocal purity ably served
by carefully chosen backing musicians who also get their moments of glory. Buy it! Oscar winner in 2013 for best documentary, Searching for Sugarman is available on DVD and from Lovefilm. Cold Fact and Coming from Reality are available from Light in the Attic recordings, website lightintheattic.net Even the sleeve notes are state of the art!
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ALWOODLEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWS If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again. This seems to be the motto of the developer who, for the umpteenth time, has applied for planning permission to demolish a house on Alwoodley Lane and replace it with a block of three flats - or rather luxury apartments. The proposed plans include a penthouse apartment over two floors, making a building of four storeys in all with underground parking. We are well aware of residents' concerns that if this application is approved it could create a precedent leading to a dramatic change in the character of this road, and sincerely hope that once again permission will be refused. Have trees in your road recently been felled because they were diseased or unsafe? Leeds City Council do not automatically replace felled trees, but the Parish Council would certainly consider replacing
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them if residents wished. Please let us know if there is a tree you would like to have replaced. The Parish Council is considering a community project to commemorate the centenary of WW1. Planning is in the very early stages, but ideas so far include an exhibition and/or book to reflect the lives of ancestors of current residents of Alwoodley during the War. We would love to hear from you if you have an interest in this, for example, if you have family stories, photos or documents that could be used for this project, or if you would just like to be involved. We are looking into the possibility of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund under their "World War One Then and Now" programme. Look out for more details of this project in our annual newsletter which will be delivered in the spring. A date for your diary – the Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 28th April, more details to follow. Your Parish Councillors www.alwoodleyparishcouncil.org
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The increased numbers of young adults living with their parents has been widely reported recently. Perhaps it was one of those stories lying-in-wait for a lull in real news. They even tried to make it look like real news by paying questionable experts to state the obvious reasons; fewer and later marriages, shortages of housing, not enough money around. But, whereas many of today’s young don’t have the choice, at least most of them have the space.
Pictured is the large “House of Recovery” in Burmantofts (Beckett Lane). Specifically for treating people with infectious diseases, it was built in 1846 – long before more overcrowding made matters worse. As late as 1887 George Cartwight, one of Leeds’ own sanitary inspectors, died there of typhoid fever – possibly contracted during one of his inspections. His widow and six children benefited from an £85 trust fund set up with the proceeds from a memorial concert held in his honour - no industrial injuries, widows’ pension or housing benefit in those days. Still, his family fared better than those left behind in the slums – another story entirely.
In Victorian times, families of workers living in the inner city areas of major conurbations such as Leeds had neither. New industries popped up among existing ones, needing more workers but not meeting their need for more housing. A good example was the discovery of china clay in a coal mine in Burmantofts, near the city centre. Burmantofts Pottery sprang up in 1863, making
The House of Recovery was soon to be replaced by Seacroft Hospital. Pictured here in January 1905, the fog (or fogged image) gives a hint of its murky past.
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Alwoodley Chess Club Founded in 1942 among workers in local Army Ordnance, Alwoodley Chess Club was one of the inaugural member societies when the \community centre opened shortly after the war. It has had its successes over the years – and still does. Member Michael Haygarth was British Champion in 1964 and 1965. For the past two years club members have won both the Leeds Open and the associated competition for players with lower ratings. Chess leagues run over the winter, although Alwoodley maintains summer interest with a number of internal competitions. In winter they field three teams of five in the Leeds league
Alwoodley Chess Club participated in the Community Association’s last open and recruitment day. It was all hands to the pumps – and boards. Paul Gelder (Chess Club Chair) is flanked by Ian Findleton (ACA Chair) and David Hirst (past ACA Chair).
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The amazing sights, sounds and traditions of Yorkshire past and present will be celebrated in a new exhibition set to open at a popular Leeds museum.
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Visitors will be able to sample a range of delights at the ‘A Snapshot of Yorkshire’ display at Abbey House Museum, showcasing the very best of what makes the county so great. Objects will be drawn from Leeds Museums and Galleries’ collections, the Bronte Society, contributions from local companies and members of the public for the exhibition and displayed in an array of themes. These include Yorkshire Origins; Yorkshire Born & Bred; Yorkshire Companies; Yorkshire Culture & Media; Yorkshire’s Favourite Places; Yorkshire’s Favourite Brands; Yorkshire’s Traditions; Made in Yorkshire; Yorkshire in Uniform; Yorkshire Landscape; Roses & Rivalry; Yorkshire Sports; Yorkshire Style. A selection of clips from over 40 films held by the Yorkshire Film Archive ranging in date from 1908 to 2000 will feature at the exhibition, and the chance to listen to a variety of the county’s voices and dialects, and view a raft of objects, publications and material. There will also be the opportunity to view the winning pictures of a competition held last year, which invited photographers of all ages and abilities, to showcase Yorkshire people today - at work and play, on holiday and at public events. These will be screened alongside extracts from Yorkshire Survey, which was conducted in autumn last year.
Pictures taken by young Kirkstall photography students of Yorkshire people at work, inspired by local artist George Walker who published his set of prints ‘The costume of Yorkshire 1814’ exactly 200 years ago are also set to feature. This will provide an interesting exploration of the similarities and differences in the county from then to now. Open from 25 January -31 December 2014 at Abbey House Museum, which recently has been shortlisted in the final five in the ‘Best Place in Leeds for children and young people’ category in the Child Friendly Leeds Awards, this exhibition promises to offer a great way in which to learn more about the history and tradition of England’s biggest county. Full details of the exhibition can be found at www.leeds.gov. uk/yorkshireexhibition with updates communicated via Twitter #SnapshotOfYorkshire and Leeds Museums and Galleries social media accounts
Twitter: @LeedsMuseums Facebook: www.facebook.com/ LeedsMuseumsandGalleries Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for leisure and skills said: "It is really fantastic that later this week we will be opening the Snapshot of Yorkshire exhibition at Abbey House Museum, especially with the spotlight being on our region later this year with the arrival of the Tour de France. It is brilliant therefore that we will have this display showcasing why the county is such a fantastic place to visit and live! "Not only will there be the chance to see the winning pictures of our photography competition alongside the work of local artist George Walker, we will also be offering a wide range of interesting and fun material, publications and objects linked to Yorkshire and its history and traditions, which really will be too good to be missed."
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Leeds Rowing Club Leeds Rowing Club was founded in 2006, but rowing in the city goes back far longer, with clubs and regattas flourishing in Victorian times. LRC has gone from strength to strength, with huge interest generated by the Olympics. The Club is at capacity, with 110 members and 300 on the waiting list, and the boathouse at Waterloo Lake, Roundhay, is stacked to the rafters. So the news that funding of £1million has been secured for a new site to be developed at Thwaites Mill, on the Aire and Calder Canal in south Leeds, is a great boost. Backers include the Lottery, British Rowing and Leeds University, who will share the new boathouse. Membership will treble and the 4km stretch of water will make all the difference to race practice. Waterloo Lake is just 750m long and most races are between 1000 and 2000 metres. Access to the site is easy from major roads and the M1 motorway and there is a well-used cycleway and tow-path running alongside, encouraging community interest.
Smiling in the rain. Intrepid Leeds Rowing Club members go out in all weathers
When the new boathouse is up and running, the Club hopes to retain the Roundhay site, which is quite beautiful and a great facility for north Leeds. Members range in age from 12 to over 80 and the Club has had considerable success at all domestic levels in its short life. One rower taught there has won consecutive “reserve” crew races for Isis (Oxford University) and crews have won at Henley Women’s Regatta and on the Olympic Lake. LRC caters for all levels of rowing and members have won local events in York, Bradford, Durham and Nottingham. Winter is the time trial season, with the regatta season (side by side racing) beginning in April.
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Rowing is popularly perceived as a sport for the élite, largely because of the Boat Race, with Oxford and Cambridge competing on the Thames. But it is not only for top people at top universities and LRC is working hard to demolish the stereotype. In the words of Julian Pearce, LRC Development Officer: “Breaking down this preconception is a communications challenge for the sport and one that the governing body, British Rowing, is coming to terms with. At a club level, Leeds RC caters for all age groups, sexes and social backgrounds, whilst offering excellent value for money compared to other sports. It is this open and welcoming policy that has been the key to the Club’s achievements.”
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Cover Photo Competition Time to get snapping readers! We’re looking for your very best photos of our great city: landmarks, special events, dramatic landscapes, the people of Leeds, the area’s flora and fauna, nature – the topic is your choice. The only thing we ask is that photographs are original and taken within the city of Leeds. This competition is open to professionals and budding amateurs alike so if it’s a well-taken shot on a mobile phone or a carefully planned scene taken on a NikonD4 we want to see it! We’ll print a selection of the best each month and one shot may be chosen for the cover. If we do use your photo on our cover we’ll send you a cheque for £25 and credit you in Covered.
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FABIAN HAMILTON MP: Le Grand Départ – a 'once in a lifetime spectacle' for Leeds
The 5th July this year will be a red letter day for the City of Leeds when the first day of the Tour de France cycle race begins. It starts on The Headrow and heads out north through the City to Moortown, Harewood and Otley and then on into the Dales. To keen local cyclists like me, it will crown all our hopes and ambitions to see the world's largest cycling event come to our own doorstep. Many others will thoroughly enjoy being caught up in the excitement of the cyclists, their support teams, commercial sponsors and the world media that all form part of this wonderful circus. But there is much excitement concerning the other benefits that hosting this event will bring. Crowds of people follow the event and tens of thousands will come to Leeds for the send-off and to line the route. Hotels and B&Bs will fill up with visitors, all of whom will bring spending into our city. The economic spin off from hosting Le Grand Départ will be considerable. Worldwide coverage of the race
is phenomenal. Millions of people in almost every continent will see our streets, our city, our countryside and our magnificent county of Yorkshire. It would be impossible to calculate the cost of an equivalent amount of advertising for Leeds and Yorkshire in the media around the world for the landscape and countryside visited by the riders. I hope we will all play our parts, large and small, to making the event a tremendous success. Let's offer the greatest possible friendship to all those who come to the race. Let's encourage our friends and relations to visit us so they too may enjoy Leeds and take part in the festivities. But I also hope we can all be patient and understanding if we are inconvenienced by any road closures or diversions. Let's all do our bit by encouraging the riders and just being caught up by the occasion. My feeling is that the more we get involved, the more likely it is that the sun will shine and that the day will be truly memorable. Fabian Hamilton can be contacted at his constituency office: 335 Roundhay Road LS8 4HT TEL: 0113 249 6600 www.leedsne.co.uk
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GET YOUR SKATES ON! The ever popular Ice Cube has returned to Millennium Square in Leeds, offering people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience the magic of outdoor ice skating and other thrill attractions, or just the chance to get active and healthy in the New Year. All skate sessions are based upon one hour skating and includes skate hire. Tickets are priced at £7.50 adults, £5.50 children (12yrs and under) with discounts available for those persons with a valid LEEDSCard or BreezeCard. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day from the event ticket office although anyone wishing to attend are advised to get them early to guarantee their preferred skating session and avoid disappointment. Advanced bookings are now available for all public skating sessions online at www.leeds.gov.uk/icecube or via the advanced booking line powered by Quaytickets by calling 0843 208 1841. Besides general public skating, the Ice Cube also offers a ‘first steps to skating’ tuition programme for Leeds schools and a weekly dedicated accessible session every Thursday morning between 9am to 10am for wheelchair users and the disabled. Leeds City Council executive member for Leisure Councillor Lucinda Yeadon said: "A trip to the Ice Cube at Millennium Square is always a fantastic experience and this year promises to be one of the best yet. "There really is something for everyone to enjoy, and I am delighted that we are able to provide an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of ice skating. This includes offering tuition programmes for our city schools and accessible skating sessions for those persons with a disability." Alex Jungius, programme controller of media partners Capital FM said: "The Ice Rink is one of our biggest annual partnerships and we are very excited at Capital to be involved again for a third year running. "It’s great to be part of such a vibrant and fun Ice Rink and Snowslide right in the heart of the city
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Zest4Life offers free coaching support for weightloss and gets results Sharon Sawyer of Zest4Life Nutrition and Weightloss Programme has some sage advice for Covered readers sticking with their plan of being healthier in 2014. “By identifying the emotional triggers that underpin unhealthy eating habits and using coaching to create alternative rewards for healthy choices, the motivation of dieters can be transformed. The solution needs to come from the individual with a coach providing the back drop of expert support to enable them to reach these solutions faster.” The results of Zest4Life’s nutrition and weightloss programme show that combining healthy eating advice with ongoing motivational coaching is a winning combination for dieters. Sharon told Covered: “Over 95% of the 295 participants lost weight in a six week free
Motivational trial, with 47% losing Health and more than We i g h t l o s s half a stone in Coaches, who Sharon Sawyer of Zest4Life this timeframe. run interactive The benefits and fun weekly were not confined sessions which to weightloss as 95% provide personalised diet reported higher energy levels; advice and coaching to achieve 83% better concentration and steady weightloss. memory; while 73% felt their hair and skin condition had To find out more about Zest4Life improved compared to the start programmes or to apply for a of the trial.” free place on the new diet trial starting in Leeds in March, Zest4Life nutrition and weightloss please contact Sharon Sawyer programmes are run by qualified on 07720 891 403 or email Nutritional Therapists and sdsawyer@talktalk.net
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LEEDS AUTHOR: DAVID SKIVINGTON Covered is supportive of local writers and we were pleased to hear from David Skivington who has just returned to Garforth after a year volunteering in an orphanage in India. His debut novel Scar Tissue is currently 22nd on the kindle thriller top seller list. It also reached fifth in the kindle top sellers recently and has 5 stars from 35 reviews so far. The crime thriller helps raise awareness of human trafficking and is described as "a superb page turner" which is "wonderful, thought provoking and well worth your time." In a single phone call, Rachel's entire life unravels. Transported to a dingy basement in Kolkata to identify the body of her murdered husband she has no explanation for his presence in India. As she searches for answers about who the man she married really was she finds his death surrounded by allegations of drug smuggling, child trafficking and murder. Unsure of what is true and who she can trust, Rachel has no idea of the danger her husband's hidden life has put her in………… Scar Tissue is available both on kindle and in hardcopy from amazon. It is also available from the charity Dalit Freedom Network with all profit from sales here going to the work of the charity www.dfn.org.uk/news/ archive/373-scar-tissue-published. The publisher is Fisher King, a local independent publishing company: www.fisherkingpublishing.co.uk
Reader Giveaway We have a signed copy of David’s book to give away to one lucky reader. To be in with a chance of winning please send your name and contact details to Scar Tissue, Covered, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close, LS16 6QE or email: info@coveredmagazine.net putting Scar Tissue in the subject heading. We will draw one winner at random. Entries must be in by 06/02/14. The Editor’s decision is final.
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Spotted at:
Trinity shopping centre
Name:
Selma Kezedzic
Lives:
Hyde Park
Style:
Rock and Roll
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Alexa Chung
Occupation:
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Selma loves the colours red and black and thinks they work strongly together; they compliment her strong haircut to give the rock and roll pin up girl image.
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Victoria Quarter
Name:
Jade Davis and Chelsea Hale
Lives:
Pontefract
Style:
Vintage
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Kanye West
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Fashion Student, Machinist at Burberry
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Jade is wearing winter with colours, clashing her camel coat and tartan pink scarf. Chelsea was rocking her vintage sheep skin denim with her casual work outfit.
Briggate High Street
Name:
Harriet Dennis
Lives:
Roundhay
Style:
Smart and Sleek
Favorite local brand: Sas Chapel Allerton
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Lucy Watson
Occupation: Student
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Harriet works an up market, all black everything outfit combined with an on trend tartan scarf. Which stands out boldly with her classic-smart style
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Making Moortown beautiful! Moortown Community Group is committed to improving all aspects of Moortown for residents and visitors alike. A major project for its sub-group, Moortown in Bloom, has been the development of a rockery at the junction of Stonegate Road and Scott Hall Road. MCG has been keen to involve children from Moortown Primary School and they have responded enthusiastically. An anti-litter poster competition last year saw a whole class enter and the children have been active at the rockery site. Four of them (pictured) took the initiative of offering to “help make Moortown a more beautiful place to live” in the autumn and planted bluebells in the border behind the rockery. They are now anticipating their emergence in the spring and are asking local residents to look out for another cheering splash of colour.
These bulbs came from the garden of MCG member Margaret Fothergill, who was very appreciative of the children’s effort. MCG relies on donations and local support for its projects; topsoil and rocks for the rockery, for example, were kindly provided by Mone Brothers. MCG also receives supplies form Leeds City Council gardens department. Another site to watch this spring is the central reservation on Scott Hall Road, near to the rockery, where volunteers planted 2000 crocus bulbs last November.
If you would like to get involved or to know what is going on, check the website: moortowncommunitygroup.org You can also follow MCG on Facebook – Moortown Community Group
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Really Useful Guide 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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Food & Drink / Farmers Markets Bramhope Farmers Market
Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane Bramhope, LS16 9AZ 2nd Saturday of every month 10am-1pm
Briggate Farmers & Craft Market Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
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.
Designer Craft Fair
Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
Grassington Farmers Market
Headingley Farmers Market
Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm
Horsforth Farmers Market
St Margarets 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, 12midday-3pm
Oakwood Farmers Market
Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane/Roundhay Road/ Princes Avenue/Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30 www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com
Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Otley Farmers Market
Guiseley Farmers Market
Skipton Farmers Market
The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm
Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
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FAMILIES & CHILDREN
Elevations Dance
Baby & Toddler Group
Girl Guides
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
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 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
Based in Chapel Allerton. Over 40 dance and theatre classes for children (3 yrs+) Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Break, Musical Theatre, Contemporary & Cheerleading. Tel- 0113 2854024 www.elevationsleeds.co.uk
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
Interested in Girlguiding? Enquiries: Lynne Reid lynne.reid1@btinternet.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 2689993
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
LIDGETT PARK DRAMA GROUP presents ‘Mother Goose’
St Stephen’s Playschool
On Stage Theatre Arts Academy
Teddy Praise, Baby & Toddler Group
Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Roundhay, LS8 1HG Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February 2014 Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd February 2014 7pm. Adults £6 Children £3. Call 0113 2678506 for tickets. The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. NEW ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk
Private Gymnastics Club
Holt Park Leisure Centre Holtdale Approach, LS16 7RX Saturdays Term Time 4-4.45pm (4-6 yrs) 4.45-5.30 (6-9 yrs) 5.30-6.15 (10-15 yrs) Enquiries: 07790 225385 www.elevationsleeds.co.uk
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
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
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES
Chapel Allerton Alliance For Green Socialism
ALWOODLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION,
Grandparents Drop-In
The Avenue, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7NZ. February 14th: Big Money Quiz. Lounge. 8pm February 22nd: Supper Club Coffee Morning. Lounge. 10:30-12midday February 23rd: Quiz. Lounge. 7 pm Enquiries: 0113 2671331
Bardsey Debating & Literary Society (est 1937) Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane, LS17 9DG Fortnightly meetings held on a Tuesday at 7.30pm. (September-April). Ladies & Gentlemen are invited to join this extremely friendly society. Varied programme & social events. Enquiries: 0113 2862581 membership secretary OR 01937 573061 secretary
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)
Methodist Centre, Town St LS7 4NB Drop-In every Wednesday 2pm-4pm. Come along to chat, meet new friends, play dominoes or cards. Enjoy free refreshments with regular piano music & bookstall.
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 School, 21 Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD 1st Tuesday each month (except school holidays) 7.30pm Speakers, political discussion, campaigning. Enquiries: Mike 07811 384888 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
Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours
Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St LS7 4NB Meet 1st Tuesday in the month 2pm to 3.30pm Enquiries: 0113 2663551 or chapelallertongn@wrvs.org.uk
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
Leeds Probus Club
St Matthew's Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, LS7 3QF Meeting on the second Thursday in the month 10:30 to noon. 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
Chapel Allerton Knitting Group
Leeds Junior Chess Club
Chapel Pie WI
Leeds Magical Association
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 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
Coffee & Cake
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
Rooms For Hire
Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St LS7 4NB No smoking or alcohol permitted. Enquiries: Rita 0113 2687777
Dosti (Friendship) Asian Women’s Support Groups.
SANGAT Group Mon 1 -3.30pm. Carr Manor Childrens Centre, LS17 5DJ KHUSHI Group Weds 10-1.30pm
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 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. Whether you're a full-time professional or just a keen amateur, a magic club has to be the best place to learn and share Magic Enquiries: leedsmagicalassociation@gmail.com www.leedsmagic.co.uk
Leeds Probus Club
St Matthew's Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane LS7 3QF Meeting on the second Thursday in the month 10:30 to noon For retired business/professional people. Social gatherings with speakers. Enquiries: 0113 261 1282.
Lunch Club
Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7 2PP Monday & Wednesday 11-1.30pm. Friendship & exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. £4 inc meal. Enquiries: Avril 0113 2935847 or Angela 0113 2253766. www.stainbeckurc.org.uk
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Stainbeck Utd Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7 2PP Thursdays 11-2pm. Advice, wifi, books followed by Craft Club at 2-4pm www.stainbeckurc.org.uk
Northcall Over 55’s Club
53-55 Cranmer Bank Leeds LS17 5JD Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Fun activities, quizzes, games, trips out, various speakers. Enquiries:0113 2689993
North Leeds History Group
Moor Allerton Library, Moor Allerton Centre, LS17 5NY Mondays 1pm -3pm Friendly informal group examining the history of Medieval Britain with many reflections also on the modern world. Admission inc tea/coffee and biscuits for just £2 a week. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2256405
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
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
Room Hire
Stainbeck Community Hall, 162 Stainbeck Lane LS7 2EA Weekday availability for classes, adult education, pre-school or community groups. Full disabled access. Hire includes kitchen, tables and chairs. Storage available. Capacity 100 people. Open 8.30-10pm and 8.30-9pm on Sunday. Enquiries: 0113 393 0922
St Barnabas Busy Bs
St Barnabas Church Hall, The View, Alwoodley LS17 7NA 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light lunch at 12.30. Company, coffee, biscuits, conversation, various activities and a warm welcome. 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 are a new group and 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
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
WIGTON MOOR FRIENDSHIP GUILD
Wigton Moor U.R. Church on High Ash Drive Leeds 17 We are a small friendly group who meet the Third Wednesday of each month at 2pm (except August). We have speakers, slide shows and power point presentations along with 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).
Women's Group
Northcall, 53-55 Cranmer Bank Leeds LS17 5JD Thursday mornings 9.30am -11.30am Enquiries: 0113 2689993
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Sports, Health & Wellbeing 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
Moor Allerton Bowling Club
Stonegate Road LS17 6EL (opp Fire Station) Indoors Short Mat bowls now taking place. Every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 1.30pm prompt. Experienced bowlers and beginners welcome. Enquiries: Mavis Beeton 0113 2935367 for more info.
Moor Allerton Snooker Club 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.
Chapel Allerton Running Club Meeting Wednesdays at 6.30pm Chapel Allerton Tennis & Squash Club, Wensley Avenue, LS7 3QX
Chapel Allerton Tennis & Squash Club
Wensley Avenue, Stainbeck Lane, Chapel A LS7 3QX 16 tennis & 6 squash courts, gym, bar & restaurant. Children welcome. Coaching available. Enquiries: 0113 2266622 or visit www. chapel-a.co.uk
Leeds Coeliac Group
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Ladies Keep Fit
The Alwoodley Community Association. The Avenue LS17 7NZ Tuesdays 7.45pm-9.15pm Gentle exercise to improve posture, increase flexibility & give you energy. Enquiries: Judith White 0113 2611765 www. thefitnessleague.com
Leeds Tai Chi Academy Beginners Class
Chapel Allerton Primary School, LS7 3PD Mondays 7pm Enquiries: 07581 217074 milarepason@ hotmail.co.uk www.leedstaichiacademy.org
North East Leeds FC
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 More info see www.nelfc.co.uk
Post Natal Yoga
The Yoga Space, 378 Meanwood Rd, LS7 2JF Wednesdays 11am-12noon 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
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
Offering support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Come along and join us at one of our social events. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 orenquiries@ leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
Scott Hall Badminton Club
Leeds Fencing Club
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
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-8pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/Advanced-8 -10pm.
Scott Hall Leisure Centre, LS7 3DT (corner Scott Hall Rd & Potternewton Lane) Mondays from 8pm -10pm
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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. New volunteers are always very welcome to come and join our events and activities. Enquiries: foagf@outlook.com phone or text 07590510499. Visit our website www.friendsallertongrange.org or Find Us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ friendsofallertongrangefields
Leeds Horticultural Society
St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT Tuesday 4th March, Simon Jordon – Inner City Living – ‘The BBC Marlborough St. Green Roof Project.’ Membership is £12 pa single of £18pa double. This gives admission to 10 Events – and free admission to the famous Leeds Flower Show at The Grammar School Leeds in Aug – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/biscuits. Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk
National Vegetable Society
Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Tuesday 11th Feb at 8pm David & Olive Peel give an illustrated talk “The story so far” about their allotment. Free entry, all welcome.
SHADWELL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Methodist Church, Main Street, Shadwell, LS17 8HN Monthly guest speaker evenings, 8pm Thursday 13th February with REAP. We are a friendly gardening club for everyone – with membership including meetings, newsletters, free entry to our traditional Flower Show, members shop and access to gardening advice and new friends. New members always welcome. Give me a call-Susan, 2738821
Slaid Hill in Bloom
A voluntary organisation with the aim of bringing a sense of pride to Slaid Hill, making it an attractive, environmentally friendly place to live, shop and work ‘Everyone is welcome to our first 2014 Working Party on Saturday February 15th. Meet at 10pm outside The Dexter Pub. Lunch and chat 12.30am. Website: slaidhillinbloom.org Enquiries: Geoff or Margaret 0113 2689661 or www.slaidhillinbloom.org
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ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Alwoodley Bobbin Lacemaking Group
Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane LS17 7BX Tuesday afternoons. Beginners welcome Enquiries: 0113 269 5512
Alwoodley Lace & Crafts
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
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53-55 Cranmer Bank Leeds LS17 5JD Interested in Photography? Northcall run a 6 weeks free course. Enquiries: 0113 2689993
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Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd LS7 4JE Wednesdays 7pm www.leedsmarquetry.org.uk
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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
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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: 0113 228 636 or 01423 505006
Stainbeck Art Club
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Chapel Allerton Methodist Church
The Leeds Calligraphy Guild
204 King Lane, Leeds LS17 6AA 0113 2693750. Enquiries: 0113 2693750 or www.moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk
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
The Leeds Haydn Players Concert
Clothworkers Hall at Leeds University Sunday 30th March at 3pm Ruth Waterman, international violinist and conductor, will return to her home town of Leeds to conduct the Leeds Haydn Players. In a programme designed to show the often-neglected links between three major composers of the 18th centuryBeethoven, Mozart and Haydn. Ruth will use the orchestra to illustrate the music with a short talk. Tickets can be purchased for £10 from Robin Jakeways 01943 466 331 email r.jakeways@btopenworld.com
Town Street, LS7 4NB. www.chapelallertonmethodistchurch.org.uk
Moortown Baptist Church
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
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Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Otley Road, Leeds LS6 3HZ. Enquiries: 0113 2459111 OR www.leedsvineyard.org
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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
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Chapel Allerton branch Labour Party
The Lane, Alwoodley Park, Leeds LS17 7BX The View, LS17 7NA. www.stbarnabasleeds.org.uk
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
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Buckstone Crescent LS17 5ES. www.stjohnvianney.org.uk
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Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store
294 Harrogate Road, LS17 6LE. Enquiries: 0113 2681373. www.stjohnvianneyleeds.org.uk. Church Hall bookings: bookings@queens-hall.org.uk
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Wigton Moor United Reform Church High Ash Drive LS17 8RE
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