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Separating couples – choosing the right path for you and your family If you are considering ending a relationship and you are anxious about how this will impact upon you and your family it is important to be aware that there is a process which may assist you and your ex-partner in resolving issues surrounding children and finances other than through lengthy negotiations between your solicitors and expensive Court proceedings.

Family Mediation is a future focused process which enables you and your ex-partner to reach joint decisions about your family’s future.

Mediation allows you to talk openly to one another about your concerns, exploring what options are available and coming to a mutual decision as to what should happen to any property and finances and where children are concerned, making decisions which you consider to be in the best interests of your children. Mediation enables you to retain some control, as opposed to putting your future in the hands of a judge. In any event, before an individual can make an application to Court to resolve issues surrounding children or finances, that person must first of all go along to a mediation assessment appointment to see if their matter would be suitable for mediation.

Mediation is not a form of relationship counselling.

The process involves you and your ex-partner sitting in a room with an impartial specially trained family mediator who can assist you to negotiate and reach a settlement in relation to your family issues.

Upon reaching a settlement within mediation, you can take the joint decision to formalise the agreed proposals through solicitors.

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Covered december 2013 Contents

06 local matters 10 Councillors’ comments 14 garden guru 24 fashion, hair & beauty 30 Local clubs and societies 38 Advertising Directory Competition

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Simply tell us which advert Sid’s hiding in, along with your name and contact details and we will put all correct entrants into a draw for £200. Closing date 20/12/13.

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or email: info@covered-magazine.net (We will only accept entries via email or post) last month’s ‘find sid’ Answer: Bardsey Tree Services Winner: Michelle Holmes, Morwick Grove LS15 last month’s new year’s eve party tickets winner: Martine Sanders Birkdale Drive LS17 Prizes must be claimed by 20/12/13. Winners agree to details being published in Covered. The Editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

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Really Useful Guide Hello and welcome to Covered – the new name for The Really Useful Guide.

your community by nominating organisations we should offer free publicity to.

Thank you all for the positive comments you have made about the changes to your local magazine – we will continue to make improvements over the coming months and we welcome your suggestions for things you’d like to see included.

If you’re in need of a bit of extra cheer then enter our Search For Sid competition – we’ve bumped the prize up to £200 for this edition! See P3.

Busy, as ever, the Covered team have made no fewer than 40 visits to community events over the last month! That’s some going for an independent publisher like Covered. It is this commitment to the local community that sets us apart – we attend, support and report on community initiatives, groups, clubs and societies. Other publications copy and paste press releases and run stock photographs – from a reader perspective, where’s the interest in reading something third or fourth hand and most likely seen elsewhere? You can help us help

Covered T: 01132 745639 Covered Magazine Butonia House Clayton Wood Close Leeds LS16 6QE

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This is the last edition we will distribute before Christmas so I’d like to take the opportunity to wish all readers a happy and healthy close to the year. Our next edition will be with you in the second week of January.

The deadline for editorial submissions and advertising for the next edition is 20/12/13.

Until next month, have a wonderful festive break.

Chris Barnham Editor

This magazine is changing!

Expect more hyper-local news, views and features in the coming months.

WHAT WOULD YOU like to see in your local magazine?

Tell us by emailing: info@covered-magazine.net

Design

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Contributors

Judith Dunn Ivor Hughes Eric Wells

Disclaimer The opinions expressed in Covered do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in Covered.

The content of Covered is not to be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. This magazine has been printed on materials from sustainable sources.

Please pass to a friend, recycle or compost after reading.

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It’s Panto Time at Leeds City Varieties!

This season Leeds City Variety Hall’s vehicle for their winning rock ‘n’ roll panto formula is Peter Rowe’s Jack and the Beanstalk. Running until Sunday 12 January 2014 with lots of audience interaction and heaps of corny gags, the show is also peppered with classic pop and soul hits from the sixties and beyond. The versatile actormusicians perform all numbers live on stage.

Dame Dolly Durden is played by Simon Nock, perhaps the most versatile. Simon’s CV includes numerous roles on the classical stage, in popular TV series and in cinema. A baritone singer, he also plays clarinet and saxophone. Simon is joined on stage by dancer, singer and multiinstrumental Joe Vetch (Jack) and mezzo-soprano and highly skilled trombonist Rachael Garnett (Jill). Interestingly, Rachael graduated in 2010 with a BA degree in “Actor Musicianship” and specialises in musical theatre. The audience can look forward to a quality performance.

The multi-talented Joe Vetch, Simon Nock and Rachael Garnett promise to have audiences rocking in the aisles at Leeds City Varieties’ Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – running until 12 January photo Ivor Hughes

The Good Old Days Last month in Covered Areas ABC (NW Leeds) we featured a subsidised food stall supporting the 1921 miners’ strike. This month we are looking back at the Leeds’ annual “Family Allowance Toy Fairs”, also known as “Christmas Toy Bonanzas”.

The picture shown was taken on 10 December 1982 at Wykebeck School, Gipton. A similar fair was sometimes held on the same day at the Henry Barran Centre nearby. People donated toys, sometimes second hand and sometimes from wholesalers, enabling local parents to buy toys for pennies rather than pounds (Family Allowance is an old name for Child Benefit).

Covered magazine would be delighted to publicise any in need of support.

The fairs appear short-lived, closing in the mid eighties. Why might that have been? Are there any equivalents these days, or won’t today’s kids settle for anything less than the latest sports kit or electronic gadgets? At this time of year, toy banks are almost as important as food banks. Indeed, the provision of one might relieve pressure on the other.

Do you have any old pictures you’d like to share?

Perhaps you’d like other readers to help you fill in some of the detail. Please confirm that the image is copyright free and let us know if you have any objection to it being forwarded to Leeds Library and Information Services for inclusion on their LEODIS website

A “toy bank” in Gipton in 1982. The initiative was short lived.

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Leeds Photographic Society The Leeds Photographic Society had a busy November which included hosting the second round of the West Riding InterClub Colour Competition, as well as holding its own annual dinner, an evening which included the judging of two of the society's most prestigious events, the Robinson and Awmack Trophy competitions, both of which test a photographer's ability to produce images across a range of different genres.

Judge Michael Newton said the standard of images was very high throughout, but the well-deserved

Judge Michael Newton judging Tim Munsey's winning set of prints.

winner of the Awmack Trophy for projected images was Norman Robertson. Tim Munsey took victory in the Robinson Trophy print competition.

The society has over 100 members of all abilities who practice a wide range of photographic genres.

It meets most Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. in St Edmund’s Church Hall,

Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN. (Please note there are no meetings on 24th or 31st December) Please visit http://www.lps1852. co.uk/ for more details and you can also follow the Society on Facebook at http://www.facebook. com/lps1852 and Twitter @lps1852

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As energy is a market driven industry we need to give greater power to customers. At present we are all stuck with not much of a choice between just six major suppliers and the individual consumer's account carries no great weight. The answer is community bulk purchasing. It is not a new concept but it requires some leadership and I believe that local authorities are in the best position to do this. Basically it would mean that householders would elect to buy their energy from the authority who, armed with the purchasing power of thousands of households,

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Covered Meetup – West Yorkshire Snappers Last summer, Covered magazine photographer Ivor Hughes took a wrong turn and found Leeds Mountain Bikers about to embark on their weekly run. He discovered that LMB is one of around 800 web based social activity groups in the Leeds area and decided to have a peep at some others.

Covered magazine is running this as a regular monthly feature. So, what better starting place than West Yorkshire Snappers – a group of around 200 keen amateurs meeting for monthly shoots and comparing notes afterward?

The group meets always at 11am on the first Sunday of the month. In November it was a wet Sunday, with only a dozen of the usual twenty or so making it to Ripley, near Harrogate. The idea to photograph the town hall, castle and surrounds was made all the more interesting by the Ripley Guy Fawkes ten mile road race. Plenty of action, colour and mud.

Three West Yorkshire Snappers photographing the finish of Ripley’s Guy Fawkes ten mile run; organiser Ken Clark (compact), Irina Arcas (SLR) and Mike Short (iPad).

Organiser Ken Clark told Covered; “WYS has been going two years. The emphasis is on originality and composition of images. We are dedicated very much to the amateur end of things. Some members use SLRs but others use compacts, iPads and even mobile phones. We’ve had a few professionals along but some have tried to dominate. That’s not what we’re about.”

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There are many ways to enjoy the garden over winter

Your roses should have finished flowering by now, so strip off all the old leaves and pick any off the ground which have already fallen. This will stop any blackspot and rust bacteria from overwintering in the soil, and infecting the new growth next year.

Inspect regularly your stored plants, dahlias, chrysanthemums, gladioli etc, treating any small signs of decay with sulphur powder, alternatively disposing of the item completely. Potatoes in store should be checked for signs of blight, disposing of any which show signs of dark patches, sunken areas and grey mould. Parsnips and leeks still in the ground should remain in good condition, and will taste sweeter after each frost.

If you are unfamiliar with the conditions for any plants received over Christmas, it is worth checking in a book or on Google. Cyclamen for example like it light and cool, where many other plants require normal room temperature and regular misting.

As you start to dream of spring and summer, start to make a list of your favourite seeds – including plants and shrubs – making a plan of how you would like to see your garden in the sun. The sowing season will be with us sooner than you think, so order early and keep them handy for when the day comes. This especially applies to vegetable seeds, were we will be sowing small quantities in two week batches to spread the harvest and avoid large unusable quantities.

Enjoy your Christmas, look forward to a wonderful New Year, and if you have any spare time on your hands – clean and sharpen all your garden tools.

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Readers’ Letters Star Letter Is Covered magazine a disappointment?

To the Editor I don’t often contact organisations but I was so disappointed when I received the latest edition of The Really Useful Guide to Alwoodley area that I had to express my opinion. I have used the advertisements in The Really Useful Guide on several occasions - and always looked forward to Councillor Harrand’s page because he is our local Councillor.

As often happens when organisations amalgamate the quality deteriorates. In this case there is so much information crammed into the available space that it becomes a mess.

The print is so small that I (and I have very good sight) cannot read it without a magnifying glass. Because several areas are covered much information is irrelevant - and Councillor Harrand has been squashed to bits.

I cannot believe how small the print is in order to include all the information you wish to impart - but I’m sure lots of people cannot easily read it. Readers lose interest with so much crammed information.

Incidentally I attend St Paul’s RC Church and the information is incorrect. You have 2 entries for St Paul’s Church in Alwoodley and actually they are both the same church.

So I bemoan the loss of The Really Useful Guide series of booklets and hope the Covered series does not try to include too much information.

Yours Mrs Eileen Ludlow

Editors Response Dear Mrs Ludlow Thank you for your letter. I am sorry to hear about your disappointment, though it gives me an opportunity to clarify some points and reemphasise others.

Covered magazine is committed to supporting local community activities and news with original content. It was already doing just that in the communities between Bramley and Adel, and out to Ilkley, before we extended to the communities along the ring road as far as Garforth. I hope you enjoyed our piece about Alwoodley art group in the last issue and Alwoodley singers in this one.

The increase to 90,000 copies, delivered as 15,000 in six areas, wasn’t without its problems. RUG and Covered each received multiple notices of some events and that is probably why there was duplicate reference to St Paul’s. Duplication of parish news is less likely to happen in future. Not only will it become easier to spot, we are moving away from publishing what is in effect the duplication of several existing parish newsletters.

Parishioners must already be aware of regular services and activities. Our intention is to focus on news or one-off events where the church is the community hub.

There will be similar changes to political columns. Covered magazine regularly reports, and often supports, individual town and city councillors’ and MPs’ work in the community.

Cllr Barry Anderson’s concerns about planning applications and Fabian Hamilton MP’s support of Oakwood Farmer’s Market and REAP are among many recent examples. Councillors

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Really Useful Guide remain welcome to let us know what they are doing for their communities. Covered magazine is more likely to report that than be a platform for one-sided local party politics.

I have noted your comments about print size but can’t make any promises. Though I am encouraged by your comment about the amount of information contained in the first edition for your area. The three new editions for the communities east of Adel are in fact relatively small in comparison with the three already established in the areas around Pudsey, Horsforth and Ilkley/Otley. Each of the three versions will grow in time, so readers can look forward to reading even more local news features. But we can’t do it without the help and interest of readers, which is why I’m pleased to congratulate you for your letter of the month.

Yours sincerely

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The sound was excellent and the atmosphere electric. Traffic and parking proved no problem.

Friends who’ve been to see Rod Stewart, Elton John and Cirque du Soleil have been equally enthusiastic about the Arena. We’re looking forward to Classical Spectacular.

Dave Atkins (By Email)

editor’s note Great plug for Leeds Arena Dave!

Do readers have similar or differing experiences? What’s the best venue in Leeds? What about local venues in your area – where would you recommend?

Where’s best avoided? Contact us at the usual address (see P3) or email: chris@covered-magazine.net

Chris Barnham, Editor

Dear Editor, I’d like to take this opportunity to comment on how successful I think the Leeds First Direct Arena has been so far. When it was suggested that it should be built in the centre of town, a number of doubts were expressed about the problems there would be with parking and traffic. It was thought that an out of town location would be a better option.

Well, I think having it as an integral part of the town centre works very well. I was lucky enough to attend the opening night, the Bruce Springsteen concert, and found it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We parked away from the Arena, walked up into town for a drink before the concert and found our place inside easily. It’s on a relatively small site, so the accommodation has been achieved through height. Consequently you still feel quite near the stage, which meant we were actually able to see Bruce and the band, rather than looking at a screen as you have to in the big sports arenas.

Tell us what you think!

Share your views on any subject with other readers in your community. Let us know your gripes, tell us about great things in your corner of Leeds, point out areas for improvement or share your favorite memories of Leeds.

You might even start a debate!

Write to: The Editor, Covered Magazine, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close LS16 6QE or email: chris@covered-magazine.net

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Shadwell Independent Library Leeds City Council cuts threatened Shadwell Library with closure in 2011. A committee promptly got to work to assess the viability of maintaining this valuable resource as an independent venture. It was agreed that the library should be transferred to the community, on a 99-year lease at a peppercorn rent. This happened in January 2013 and in May came the official opening by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Ann Castle.

The library is staffed entirely by volunteers. Other helpers have improved the building, sorted out the computer system and arranged for the provision of tea and coffee (free, but contributions welcome). Joining is free, you can borrow any number of books and fines for late returns are minimal. Plans are afoot for the library to be a community and arts centre, complete with café. There is a public computer and free WiFi and the pre-school children’s Thursday story-time will resume as soon as a few repairs are done and warmer weather arrives.

The library is located in the old Methodist Chapel on Main Street

An event to look forward to takes place on 24 January 2014, when duo Serendipity will perform words and music reflecting life in Britain during WWII. They will be in costume and so will some of the audience. For details of this and other events – and an appeal for administrative help – see the website shadwell-library.org.uk The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10-12 and Thursday 3-5pm

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Go Glam!

This Is Chelsea, The Only Way Is Essex. If these programmes have taught us anything it’s that glamour is on-trend. Whilst the ladies of Chelsea might be more understated than the glamourpusses in Essex, the message is clear – Go Glam!

If you’re more akin to jeans and a jumper, don’t worry – here’s Covered’s 5 top tips for getting ahead in the glamour race.

1 Get a tan Orange is not a natural skin tone, nor is it particularly appealing so try and steer clear of budget methods for home application. Under the sun is of course the best place to get a natural tan (taking precautions such as skin block). If you can’t rely on a regular dose of sun or want an instant glow, visit an established salon for a spray tan or jump on a sunbed. Salon’s will offer a range of advice and should have your safety in mind too.

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2 Put some bounce in your hair ‘flat’ or ‘lifeless’ are not positive words when it comes to glamour. ‘Volume’ and ‘shape’ are. And the good news is- back combing your hair is back on the menu! Blow dry your hair upside down, add loadsa hairspray and pin up appropaitely for a mane worthy of Farrah Fawcett! – or Cheryl Cole- depending on your genaration…

3 Paint your lips Remember the bluish tinge your lips took on during the long winter months? Well no more pale mouths! Paint your lips using this seasons brightest colours, whether that be scarlet, apricot, fuscia or wine, don’t forget a slick of moisturisng colour when stepping out of the house this Summer.

4 Don’t forget your fingertips We are all guilty of neglecting our nails, but remember they say a lot about our general health (brittle, dry with white spots anyone?)

Lets treat our nails with a bit of respect and give them centre stage for once. Bright nail polish gives a playful, fun and lighthearted twist to your outfit and should be considered a must have accessory!

5 Please yourself!

Ditch the pastels and earthy tones. Cast out neutrals and show the world your confident side!

There’s nothing wrong with wearing a beautiful, understated blouse, or perfectly put togther trouser suit- but it doesn’t scream FUN! Step out of your comfort zone this Summer and dress to impress. Choose bright colours to reflect your mood, choose a flattering cut to make you feel good, and select those shoes that are just that extra inch higher than your everyday shoe, just to shake things up a bit.

If you’re still struggling for inspiration, bob in to an independant salon or boutique.

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WIGTON MOOR PLAYSCHOOL Wigton Moor Playschool aims to provide a happy, safe, stimulating environment under the guidance of Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS). Every child is supported individually to make progress at their own pace and children who need extra support to achieve their potential receive special consideration. The staff have more than 40 years’ combined experience in providing pre-school care in the local community; all are qualified or attending a relevant childcare course.

Wigton Moor Playschool is Ofsted registered. It is regularly inspected and recent reports are available to read. It is funded by fees paid termly, or halftermly, on a per child per session basis. It receives Free Education Entitlement for eligible three- and four-year-olds (up to 15 hours per week). Each child has a designated Keyworker, the main contact for Parents/Carers.

Children can move freely between craft/messy play, indoor and outdoor playtime and are encouraged to make their own choices. At intervals, they come together in groups, for singing and story-time. They

Staff ready to play. (L-R) Joint Deputies Dawn and Stephanie with Supervisor Rani

can join in with a variety of different activities, including fund-raising for Playschool and the wider community, such as Jeans for Genes, Children in Need, Red Nose Day. They also celebrate a variety of religious and cultural festivals.

Healthy eating is a priority. Children can choose one piece of fruit a week to bring for the playschool fruit bowls. The fruit is chopped up and shared out at snack time so children see and try a great variety, many for the first time.

If You Go Down to Roundhay Tonight…

Early evening strollers in Roundhay Park often see the spectacle of groups of fitness fanatics being put through a relentless regime of full-on military style training – albeit without the backpacks, torrents of abuse or risk of serious personal injury.

Less humiliating though every bit as physically demanding. It must work – participants are there on a purely voluntary basis and keep coming back for more. And more.

The organisation behind the one-hour sessions in Roundhay Park is British Military Fitness. Of fourteen years’ standing, based in London, BMF has a network of around 120 venues (four in Leeds) and 800 ex or serving military trainers. Roundhay is their busiest venue, with seven weekday evening and two Saturday morning sessions.

A Saturday morning BMF class in Roundhay Park under the watchful eye of Marc Taylor. Having just run up the hill, participants had to crawl back down – the crawl punctuated by series of press-ups. Like all BMF trainers, Marc is ex-military – in his case with an airborne support unit of Royal Horse Artillery.

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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm – a breath of fresh air Meanwood Valley Urban Farm is an amazing resource for the whole city. Established in 1980 to provide services to inner city communities, it began operating from two old caravans and now covers 24 acres. It is a working farm with a wide variety of animals, and a major centre for community and environmental work. Animals are central and the focus is on conservation and biodiversity. The farm has a successful breeding programme for endangered animals such as the Whitefaced Woodland sheep which originates in the hills around Yorkshire.

Farm policy is to plant native trees, such as English oak, alder, silver birch and field maple. To sustain them, there is regular hedge laying and coppicing.

The trees provide important habitat for birds, insects and bats, for both food and shelter. As much deadwood as possible is left to encourage small mammals such as hedgehogs and field mice and invertebrates such as worms, woodlice, slugs and beetles. Many wild creatures visit or live at the Farm. There are foxes, badgers, rabbits, small rodents and roe deer as well as many species of birds (finches, tits, robins, wagtails) and minibeasts (bugs, insects, frogs, newts) along with butterflies and bees.

Woolly creatures graze happily

A well-stocked shop has fruit and veg – and a range of interesting preserves

Natasha and Richard Hough run a cafĂŠ, open Tuesday-Sunday.

Here Natasha with helper Tom Cameron

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm has a great deal to offer schools and other youth groups. It has sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens and a variety of smaller animals as well as woodland, meadowland, a wildflower garden and three ponds. The EpiCentre and Farm offer many examples of sustainable development. The Farm offers a wide variety of half and full day projects, suitable for a range of abilities and ages. It also works in partnership with Leeds City Council Adult Social Care in providing a community care scheme where adults with learning disabilities receive training in gardening, literacy and numeracy.

From time to time there are volunteering opportunities at MVUF for those who would like to share their skills or knowledge and help staff with day-to-day duties on the Farm. The Garden, Education and Events Teams all welcome volunteers and there are one-off Action Events most months. For all details and information on room hire, corporate events, parties and so on, check the website mvuf.org.uk

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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES

Leeds Magical Association

Alcoholics Anonymous Roundhay Is alcohol a problem for you?

Call 0845 7697555

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

Leeds Elmete Probus Club

Leeds Seventeen 17 Nursery Lane, Leeds LS17 7ED Meet the last Tuesday of each month.

Social activities for retired men from professional/business backgrounds.

Guest speakers, ad hoc outings etc.

Members from all over North Leeds.

Enquiries: 0113 2301559

Leeds Microscopical Society

Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, Alwoodley LS17 7BX Friendly group of amateurs and professionals who meet twice a month on Thursday evening.

Enquiries: Mike Smith: 0113 2935991 or mikesmith_ls176sh@yahoo.co.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

Military Whist Drive

Shadwell Scout Hut, Hollywell Lane LS17 3HA Friday 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £2 includes tea, biscuits and raffle. Whist players very welcome. A friendly evening.

North Leeds History Group

Moor Allerton Library, Moor Allerton Centre LS17 5NY Mondays 1-3pm. New members welcome.

Friendly informal group examining the history of Medieval Britain with many reflections also on the modern world. £2 a week, inc refreshments.

Enquiries:0113 2256405

Oakwood & District Historical Society

Roundhay W.I

St Andrew’s Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, LS8 1DS 2nd Thursday of the month 7:15pm.

Enquiries: 0113 2665648

Shadwell & District Probus Club

Wike Ridge Inn Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell LS17 9JW 3rd Monday of the month 10am -10.30am.

Guest speakers, bar & lunch, outings & holidays for members & spouses. 01937 586263 www.shadwell-and-districtprobus-club.co.uk

The Rotary Club Of Roundhay

Sand Moor Golf Club, Alwoodley Lane, LS17 7DJ A small but growing group of friendly, social, charitable professional and business people. A non-religious/ political and multi-ethnic organization welcomes men & women who want to make a difference to anyone in the world.

Enquiries: Derek Davidson 0113 2666203 Email: dersuel@sky.com Website: www. roundhayrotaryclub.co.uk

The Thoresby Society

A small group of enthusiasts who share a common interest in the past of the locality. Enquiries: 0113 266 5884 or miggythirsk@btinternet.com

23 Clarendon Road, LS2 9NZ. The Leeds local history society. All welcome. Details of lectures and the society on the website www.thoresby.org.uk

Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP)

U3A Leeds

Promoting local action on climate change and the environment. Contact: Jill Jones: info@reap-leeds.org.uk Website: www. reap-leeds.org.uk REAP also runs the farmers market at Oakwood Clock (www. oakwoodfarmersmarket.com) & is currently planning other projects.

Roundhay Planning Forum

A group of residents of Roundhay Ward. www.roundhayplanningforum. leedslearning.org

33 Years Experience

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

WRVS Care Tea & Chat Club

Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Close, Roundhay LS8 1BF Tuesday afternoon social group for over 70s Enquiries: 0113 2696632 / 0113 2680406

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Sports, Health & Wellbeing Get Fit Stay Fit

Shadwell Village Hall, Mondays 5-6pm & Thursdays 8-9pm Collingham Memorial Hall, Wednesdays 9.30am -10.30am Thorner Victory Hall, Tuesday 9.30am10.30am & Friday 9.30am-1030am £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2738640

Leeds Rowing Club

Roundhay Park, Leeds Website: www.leedsrowing.org.uk

Little Yin Qigong Club

St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Wednesdays 6.45 to 7.45 Gentle and relaxing Chinese exercise for all. Friendly group welcomes newcomers.

Concessions available.

Enquiries: Sue 07729 617471

M.S.Society Leeds and District Branch

Information, support, help and social activities for those affected by M.S Tel: 0800 1114324

North East Leeds FC

Junior football club based in Roundhay.

Enquiries: Steve Waide, email: northeastleedsfc@hotmail.co.uk www. clubwebsite.co.uk/northeastleedsfc

North Leeds Bowling Club

Old Park Road, LS8 1JX Crown Green Bowling Club on the edge of Soldiers' Field, next to the cricket club. We meet during the winter months on the first & third Wednesdays for indoor games, i.e. scrabble, bagatelle, cards etc).

Call for details: Trevor Holliday trevmar32@aol.co.uk 0113 2671071 or Frances Dada francesdada6@gmail.com 0113 2690978

North Leeds Cricket Club

Old Park Road, LS8 1JX Friendly, family orientated club welcomes playing & social members. Club night Thursdays. Members of the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior & Junior Cricket League.

3 senior sides and 9 junior sides U17’s to U9’s inc a girls team. Clubhouse available for hire from £150 for up to 90 people.

Enquiries: 07545 207361 or sarah. palfreeman@ntlworld.com www.pitchero. com/clubs/northleedscricketclub

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Formed in 2003 the club currently play in the premier division of the Leeds West Riding Sunday League.

Enquiries: Tony Charlesworth, shaundhaynes@hotmail.com www.webteams.co.uk /Home. asp?team=roundhayathletic

Roundhay Lawn Tennis Club

FAMILIES & CHILDREN Christmas Fayre

Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds LS8 1DU Six floodlit courts, modern clubhouse and changing facilities.

Enquiries: David Ward, info@roundhaytennis.org.uk www.roundhaytennis.org.uk

Crag House Farm, Crag Hill LS16 7NH Saturday 7th December 11am-4pm Join Santa himself for roast chestnuts, hog roast, craft stalls and handmade wreaths, Christmas Tree's and everything else you need for Christmas!' Enquiries: 0113 2303 600 or www.caringforlife.co.uk

Roundhay Runners

Cinderella Event...

Thursday evenings. Sociable running club in Roundhay. New members welcome.

Enquiries: Suzie Gillon, suzie@roundhayrunners.co.uk www.roundhayrunners.co.uk

Roundhegians Badminton Club The memorial Ground, Chelwood, LS8 2AT Competitive league badminton for seniors.

Social matches for members. Juniors across the age range are also catered for on Saturday mornings.

Enquiries: Judith Miller 0113 2683254

Roundhegians Rugby Club

The memorial Ground, Chelwood, LS8 2AT 4 Senior teams including veterans team.

Junior teams from U7 to U18 age range, including girls up to U12. New players welcome throughout the season. Enquiries Seniors: Jamie McClean 07785 960270 Juniors: Diane Boyce 0113 266 3724 www.roundhegians.com

Shadwell Tennis Club

Friendly club for players of all levels. New members of all ages & abilities welcome, make new friends & meet fellow villagers.

Annual fees just £35/ £15 under 18s.

Enquiries: 0113 2252996 or shadwell_ tennis_club@hotmail.co.uk

Shadwell United

U9, U10, U11, U13 & U15 teams playing in the Garforth league.

Enquiries: 07713 877003 or peter.cass@ ntlworld.com www.shadwellunited.co.uk

St. Theresa’s AC Running Club

John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach, LS15 8TA Tuesdays 7pm with extra training on Thursday eves. sttheresasac.moonfruit.com

Chapel Allerton Primary School, 21 Harrogate Road, LS7 3PD Sat 7th Dec, Northern Ballet's Cinderella is at the Grand this Xmas and we have a very special workshop for all ballet-loving children aged 3-12 years. Children will be enchanted by excerpts from the production and will learn how Northern Ballet put it together by learning some of the moves and dances from the scenes! A perfect magical warm-up for Christmas. Find details online at www.elevationsleeds.com

Girlguiding UK

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section & Adult Volunteers.

Enquiries: Lois@nelb.org.uk or 0113 293 6585.

REK

Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Drive, LS8 4AB Action packed monthly activity for primary school aged children. No adults allowed! Further details: www. roundhayevangelicalchurch.com

LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION

Various locations in Leeds.

Provides respite care for children with moderate – severe disabilities. Playscheme and weekend groups. Music Mondays.

Children & teenagers up to 18.

Call for details: 0113 2165133

Lineham Farm – Tea with Santa

Swan Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 8AZ 7th December. There will be two sittings 12-1.30pm and 4.30pm till 6pm.

Tickets £12 per child includes food, a gift from Santa and a Christmas activity.

Anyone interested to book can contact the office on 0113 2817880 or email clare@linehamfarm.co.uk or hannah@ linehamfarm.co.uk

Spanish Playgroup

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Meanwood LS6 4NP Thursdays 10am-1pm, term time. For 0-5 year olds and their Spanish-speaking parents or carers. Informal and friendly environment. Enquiries: 07775 579927 or susanarichart@yahoo.co.uk

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ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Adult Scottish Country Dance Classes (First class free) Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Roundhay, LS8 1HG Thursday 7-30pm to 10-00pm.

Enquiries: Irene 0113 2631310 or e-mail: glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

Leeds Photographic Society

St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Meeting every Tuesday. A friendly bunch of photographers with a wide range of abilities from beginner to pro. Learn and bounce ideas around - new members very welcome.

Enquiries: Ian Wray 07814 737499 Web: www.lps1852.co.uk Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/lps1852 Twitter:@lps1852

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

CHRISTMAS PLACES OF SERVICES 2013 WORSHIP Lidgett Park Methodist Church

Lidgett Place, Leeds LS8 1HG Christmas Eve, Children's service 4:30pm.

Holy Communion 11:30pm Christmas Day, All Age Celebration 10:30am

Shadwell Methodist Church

Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds LS17 8HN Christmas Day-All Age Celebration 9:30am

Lidgett ParkMethodist Church

Lidgett Place, Leeds LS8 1HG: See web for details www. leedsnandemethodist.org.uk Contact: Rev Andrew Atkins or Rev Palo Tshume Tel: 01132681757 email: westsectionministers@hotmail.co.uk

St Andrew’s Roundhay United Reformed Church

St Andrew’s Roundhay United Reformed Church

Shaftesbury Ave, LS8 1DS Family Worship every Sunday at 10.30am with crèche.

Enquiries: David Pickering (Minister) david.pickering@standrews.cc 0113 269 7002 or Helen Wheelhouse (Youth and Children’s Worker) helen.wheelhouse@ standrews.cc tel 07425132287 www. standrews.cc

St Edmund’s Parish Church

St Edmund’s Parish Church

Shaftesbury Ave, LS8 1DS Christmas Eve, 3pm ‘Crib Service’ with the Christmas story especially for children.

11.30pm Midnight Communion Service Christmas Day, 9.30 am All-age Christmas Celebration Service. www.standrews.cc

Weekly Classes. All Welcome. £3 per class. 1st class free.

Enquiries: 0113 2777113 / l.enoch@ btinternet.com www.rscdsleeds.org.uk

Lidgett Park Road/North Park Avenue, Roundhay, LS8 1JN Sunday Worship, Children’s Groups from the age of 3 upwards, Midweek Communion Sunday 8th December 10am Gift Serviceplease bring a gift for children or young people in need.

Sunday 22nd December 6.30pm, Candlelit Carol Service. For details of groups, activities, hikes and much more visit: www. stedmunds.roundhay.org.uk / Enquiries: David Paton-Williams 0113 2664532 or d.patonwilliams@gmail.com

Yorkshire Post Brass & Wendel Singers

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Roundhay Watercolour Group

St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Monday evenings. All ages and abilities welcome.

Enquiries: 0113 2931465

Scottish Country Dancing

Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Roundhay, LS8 1HG Wednesday 18th December at 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 (£1 children) book in advance by calling 0113 2678506 or pay on the door. (in aid of education Belize)

Lidgett Park Road/North Park Avenue, Roundhay, LS8 1JN Christmas Eve: 4pm & 6pm Blessing of the Crib – for all the family 11.30pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day:8am Christmas Communion & 11am Christmas Worship For All

Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Otley Road, Leeds LS6 3HZ. Our time of service is 10.45am-12.15.

All welcome.

Enquiries: 0113 2459111 OR www. leedsvineyard.org

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Perming, Colouring and Styling Specialists We can Collect on Thursdays and Fridays Competitive Rates for Senior Citizens Special Prices for Children Free Client Parking Friendly, Helpful, Expert Open five days a week

Out of hours, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you.

145 Easterly Road, Oakwood, Leeds LS8 2RY Tel: 0113 2402556

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GREEN FINGERS Friends Of Gipton Wood

Voluntary Group which meets monthly for a workday in the wood. Enquiries: 0113 2667569 or fogwl@hotmail.com

Gledhow Valley Conservation Area Group A voluntary group which focus on the heritage, green spaces and structures of the Conservation Area, bringing people together to value the historic environment with fund raising and social events.

Enquiries: gvcag@yahoo.com or www.gledhow.org.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society

St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT First Tuesday of the month A variety of interesting speakers – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/ biscuits. Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk

The Friends of Roundhay Park

PO Box 129 LS8 1WY A voluntary group with membership (including honorary) approaching 300. Enquiries: news@forp.co.uk or www.forp.co.uk

The Methodist Church, Main Street, Shadwell, LS17 8HN Monthly guest speaker evenings, resuming Thursday 9th January 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.

Enquiries: Geoff or Margaret 0113 2689661 or www.slaidhillinbloom.co.uk

Woodburner seeks large wind-felled hardwoods for winter fuel.

Contact adam.john.lowe@ntlworld.com with a description of the timber and photos where possible.

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SHADWELL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Afternoon Tea a la Betty's

Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Leeds LS8 1HG Saturday 14th December, 230-5pm. Come and enjoy dainty sandwiches home made scones & delicious cakes. £7.50 (in aid of education Belize) Enquiries: 0113 267 8506.

Oakwood Farmers Market (Christmas Market)

Around The Oakwood Clock (Junction of Roundhay Road/Oakwood Lane/Wetherby Road) 21st December 9.30am-12.30pm

Salvation Army Carol Concert

Leeds Town Hall Sunday 8th December at 3pm. £5 per ticket. There will also be a collection in support of Yorkshire Cancer Centre.

Enquiries: 0113 2250330

S.M. PLASTERERS

All Internal Plastering Overskims and New Ceilings Call Stan (Free Quotes)

07929 344826 0113 243 0547

Taylor Enterprises (Leeds) Ltd

Garden & Fencing

Fencing fitted & repaired Most types including wood, concrete & plastic posts.

Hedges cut, lowered or removed Autumn tidy ups Turfing and general landscaping Free Estimates All enquiries welcome 25 Years Exp. Telephone Shaun Taylor

Home: 0113 2931301 Mobile: 07789 312145 58 North Park Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1EY

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