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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered. This is our first edition of 2014 so I’d like to start proceedings by wishing readers all the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. For those of you who have resolved to embark on a period of self-improvement, take a look at our tips on pg32 for more inspiration. This month’s Food & Drink feature takes a look at some great cocktails, courtesy of 51% Bourbon in Leeds city centre, grab a shaker and give them a go now that post-celebration hangovers have subsided! If you’d like to recommend a great place to eat or drink, or a food related business which you think should be featured in Covered then drop me a line – I’m always on the lookout for new places to visit.
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51 Percent Bourbon 51 Percent Bourbon is a lovely, little bar situated close to the bustling city centre areas of The Calls and Boar Lane, but is tucked away safely above the cobbles of Hirst’s Yard. If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a lovingly made drink, then this hidden gem could well be the place for you. As the name suggests, there is a heavy emphasis on bourbon here, and 51 Percent Bourbon is the only bourbon bar in Leeds, and possibly the biggest bourbon range in the North of England, stocking in excess of 80 brands. Even the name originates from the guidelines followed when producing bourbon, which state that bourbon can only be produced in the United States and should be made from a grain mixture which must contain at least 51% corn. If you’re not a fan of bourbon however, don’t let that put you off, as there’s also an original and exciting range of beers, many from the U.S.A.
and boasting such varied and interesting names as Sierra Nevada, Underdog and Goose Island, along with many wines and cocktails. In fact, the cocktails may well be what draw many people to this bar as they are all lovingly and carefully made, using traditional methods. There’s something quite satisfying about selecting a cocktail, then watching it be carefully mixed and assembled, before the anticipation of tasting it. The selection ranges from traditional cocktails, such as the Manhattan, through to the more adventurous Apple Pie Martini, which is described as ‘an alcoholic...
51 Percent Bourbon is the only bourbon bar in Leeds
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Know Your Carrots Buy Local, Buy Seasonal Last month we suggested using Isabella Beeton’s cookery books to find which foods are truly seasonal in UK. According to Mrs B, older carrots are good all year round.
Carrots with a German dressing Mrs Beeton’s recipes were first published in a single volume in 1861 and when the German Prince, Albert, had been by Queen Victoria’s side for twenty-one years. Victoria had popularised him by sharing many royal responsibilities. There was an interest in all things German, including food. Here is Mrs B’s recipe for carrots in a German dressing. It has been slightly amended and updated – her recipes were for huge portions and tables of eight. And nobody minces onions these days. Serves four. Ingredients – four medium or two large carrots diced or thinly sliced, one small onion finely diced or grated, finely diced parsley, a tiny amount of grated nutmeg (freshly ground pepper will do). Heat the carrot, nutmeg (or pepper), parsley and onion gently in butter, adding a pinch of salt. When the carrots are well saturated, cover with a little water or weak stock. Or beer. Simmer gently until the carrots are soft and the liquid reduced. If leaving on a hotplate then sprinkle with water if threatening to dry out. Serve piping hot – apparently a good accompaniment to roast pork. Mrs B also used browned beurre manié (butter and flour) to thicken and colour the sauce – not necessary for today’s lighter cuisine.
These carrots from Tadcaster’s Organic Pantry (also at Baildon, Guiseley, Headingley, Horsforth, Oakwood and Otley Farmers’ Markets) looked, smelled and tasted the part - certainly worth the £1.80 a kilo.
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“ There’s something
quite satisfying about selecting a cocktail, then watching it be carefully mixed and assembled, before the anticipation of tasting it
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“ dessert in a glass.’ Perfect. A new cocktail menu will be out in January 2014 and there are plans too to develop the whisky range. This seems to make sense as the feeling you get at 51 Percent Bourbon is not dissimilar to walking into a pub in Glasgow and asking for advice on whisky; the staff here really know their bourbon. There really are no gimmicks to this bar. The concept here is refreshingly simple – it’s a comfortable and relaxed environment in which to chat to your friends, listen to good music and be served by an experienced team of bartenders who truly care about their profession. And it’s a small and dedicated team of India, Alex and Kamrun who tend this bar so attentively and so you’ll see the same friendly faces every time, if you visit the bar regularly. The focus here is on good hospitality and a great experience, and that’s a really smart move in the current economic climate, and with so many bars around to choose from. This hasn’t happened quite by accident though as 51 Percent Bourbon is run in partnership by The Jones Bar Group, who own close to ten bars throughout the Leeds area, and Demon Consultants, who specialise in training and consultancy for the hospitality industry, and
It’s a small and dedicated team
were involved in the opening of the new Tetley centre for contemporary art. There are also masterclasses available at 51 Percent Bourbon and these make popular gift ideas for the people who simply have everything… or those who just enjoy a good drink. The bourbon masterclass is designed to educate and expand your palate whilst the cocktail masterclass will teach you to make three cocktails, before sampling them. Prices start at £22 and further details can be found on their website www.51percentbourbon.co.uk You can also keep up with any special offers on their Twitter (@51%_Bourbon) and Facebook (FiftyOne Percent Bourbon) and we have three of their popular cocktail recipes on the next page for you to try out at home.
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Covered Old Fashioned
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50ml Bourbon (we chose Woodford Reserve), 1 tsp light muscavado sugar, 2 dash of bitters (we chose Angostura), 1 orange (for zest), Cubed ice
Fill a double jigger or jug with bourbon. Add the sugar and bitters into glass and mix into a paste, then add about 3 cubes of ice, gently pour in 1/3 of your double measure over the ice and stir. Once stirred for about 30 seconds, add 3 more ice cubes (making sure you still have space for more ice) again, pour a 1/3 of your bourbon and stir again. (Remember to keep tasting as you go, dilution is key, you want it to taste the way you like it personally). Once again add ice but this time take your orange and slice a large piece of the rind (we usually slice it down the orange so that the piece is similar to the length of the glass), squeeze your zest over your drink as much as you can and place in your drink orange bit touching the glass, add the last of bourbon and stir again. The glass will frost on the outside and this is when you know your drink is ready
Manhattan
50ml Rye (we chose Rittenhouse Rye), 15ml Luxardo Maraschino, 15ml vermouth (We choose Cocchi Torino (sweet) or CocchiAmericano (dry)‌in this one we used both), 7.5ml sweet vermouth, 7.5ml dry vermouth, Maraschino cherries, 2 dash bitters of choice (we use Angostura, some may use cherry), Cubed ice
Fill a Boston glass or jug with ice and add all of your ingredients, stir your ingredients, tasting as you go along. Some people choose to add syrup from the maraschino cherries to the mixture, depending on how sweet you like it. Stir until dilution is to your taste, or when the glass is frosted on the outside. Strain into your chilled martini glass and add a cherry, or garnish with an orange twist to keep the fruity edge and compliment the bourbon.
Mint Julep
50ml bourbon (we chose Buffalo Trace), Fresh mint leaves, Sugar and a dash of water, Bitters- Optional, Crushed ice, Rocks glass/julep cup
Add your sugar, water and mint and grind together in the glass. Add your bourbon and fill with ice, stir until the glass is frosted on the outside. Add more ice and serve with a sprig of mint as a garnish. Add a dash of bitters to your mixture if you so wish.
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En Garde! Leeds Fencing Club was founded in 1969 under its original name of Nelson Fencers, Harry Nelson being a coach at the time. It has around 50 members aged between 12 and 65 (though no upper age limit). Around a third are female. The club itself has enjoyed many successes Four current members have fenced internationally, six for the county and many enter national age group events. It was club treasurer Moya McNamara who kindly invited Covered to one of their training sessions and competition evenings at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. Moya, the club’s longest serving member, retired from her job in environmental health with LCC in 2005 and is a member of the British Veterans team. She recently represented UK at the Veterans World Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. Last year she won two gold medals and two silver at the Commonwealth Veterans Championships in Singapore – these in addition to numerous other national and international honours won over the
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years. Both Moya and her partner, coach John Crouch, are involved in the organisation fencing events at national level. As if that wasn’t enough, Moya’s retirement gave her more time to devote to their other joint interests – walking, scuba diving and bell ringing. The club runs regular beginners courses throughout the year, tailored for those either new to the sport or wishing to refresh their basic fencing skills. Each course usually lasts 7 - 8 weeks. All the basic equipment needed is provided and all coaches have BAF or BFA coaching qualifications. Cost for a beginners course is £62.80 or £54.40 with a Leeds Card.
Barwick in Elmet’s very own Action Woman. Moya McNamara enjoys walking, scuba diving and bell ringing when not adding to her haul of national and international fencing honours.
The club accommodates and encourages wheelchair fencing.
Leeds Fencing Club is based at Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE and meets on Monday evenings. leedsfencing.co.uk or Karen Garvie, club secretary, on 0113 2742262.
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Rhinos at Leeds Children’s Hospital Leeds Rhinos’ First Team, support staff and members of Leeds Rugby Foundation helped make 18 December a special day for patients, parents and staff at LCH (part of LGI) when they made personal visits to around sixty children. Posing for photographs, chatting, signing autographs – nothing was too much time or trouble for them on the day. Covered magazine would like to thank Jamie Allen of LRF for inviting us to be part of the afternoon.
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Keeley and Kay Open New RSPCA Shop in Horsforth BBC Look North weather presenters Keeley Donovan and Kay Crewdson conducted the official opening of RSPCA’s new charity shop at 87 New Road Side on 17 December – just in time for Christmas shopping. Keeley and Kay told Covered; “We were asked to do this by a colleague at the BBC – the whole production team appears to be cat crazy. We share a home and have just adopted one ourselves. We’ve also volunteered to do some work for RSPCA in the New Year – refamiliarising rescued pets with a domestic environment.” The visit proved worthwhile. Charged with the task of finding unusual and original gifts for colleagues, one of their finds was the soft toy pictured; “Paint your own cat”. Anyone with enquiries about animal welfare, donations, sponsorship or giving up some time to help RSPCA should contact Gina Cameron on rspca29@btconnect.com
Book review – Louise Doughty Apple Tree Yard Yvonne Carmichael has worked hard to have it all, as the saying goes. A high-flying and respected geneticist, she has a loving husband, a good relationship with her two grown-up children and a beautiful home. Then, one day, on impulse, she does something quite out of character and her life begins to unravel. Caught in a web of deceit of her own making, she sees things spiraling out of control and culminating in an act of violence that changes her life. The first-person narrative is painful in its unflinching honesty as Yvonne confronts herself and admits to her own shortcomings and the reality behind the façade. The courtroom drama that unfolds forces her to see herself through the eyes of others, never a comforting experience. Louise Doughty writes compellingly, creating a masterly psychological thriller and a novel of suspense whose twists
Keeley Donovan and Kay Crewdson opening the new RSPCA charity shop in Horsforth
carry on until the end. She examines the values we live by and how our choices impact on others, often in totally unforeseen ways. Apple Tree Yard is also a story of betrayal on the one hand and astonishing loyalty on the other. A tour de force and a guaranteed page-turner.
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BUY PHOTOS FEATURED IN COVERED Photographer Ivor Hughes has been with Covered since edition 2 in early 2011 and in that time has photographed several hundred community events and personalities throughout our areas of distribution - all around the ring road between Bramley and Garforth, out to Otley and Ilkley and more recently in Leeds City Centre. He has at last started to make those and other images available online - via ivorhughes. com. Starting with this issue’s images, he is creating a back
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Radio Jcom – the voice of the Leeds Jewish community Covered reports on impressive enterprise
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Radio Jcom is a dedicated Jewish station, one of only a handful outside Israel. It was formed by a group of members of the North Leeds Jewish community with media and business experience. Staffed entirely by volunteers and financed by sponsorship and selective advertising, it began life some five years ago and operates out of a studio kindly provided by Donisthorpe Hall on Shadwell Lane. It broadcasts 24/6 (no transmissions on
Station manager Stuart Woolf in action at Radio Jcom
Shabbat), offering a mix of news, views, music and sport appealing to all ages and reflecting all aspects of community life.
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This is the month for contemplation, since all the weeds have been cleared and the garden made tidy. It is important not to walk on frosted grass and wet soil. All your tools should have been sharpened and oiled. So what is there to do? First check dahlia tubers if you brought them inside to store for the winter. If they are shrivelled, plunge them in tepid water overnight – then dry them and return them to your preferred storage system. If there are any signs of rot, cut away the affected area and dust with sulphur. Similarly, check all your other plants brought under cover, removing yellowed leaves and decaying stems. Then check all the vegetables and fruit in storage, it would be a shame to lose any of your harvest, after all the hard work of growing everything. When the first frosts have reached your rhubarb roots, place a lightproof container over the top of one of the plants, i.e. large bucket or upturned dustbin. This will draw the shoots upwards, and you
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New Year New Welcome in the winter season by digging out some old favourites - we’ve all got jumpers and jackets we just love to wear and can’t bear to throw away - but do treat yourself to something new too. After all, a change in season can herald a new wardrobe! Here are Covered’s top tips for winter wear:
1 Hats, Scarves & Gloves more than just insulation!
Don’t just think about keeping the cold and the wind out, think about accessorising. Striped mittens, checked scarves and polka-dot hats rarely look good together so avoid mismatching. Instead, hit the shops and treat yourself to a trio of tartan accessories. Whether you’re female or male, tartan and big prints will be hot in 2014.
2 Don Some Stylish Coats & Jackets Forget faux fur for now! Dogcheck, houdstooth, tartan and other strong patterns should be adorning chilly shoulders this winter. If you’re
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Mix And Match With Shoes & Boots
The weather forecast will play a huge part in what to put on your feet. If it’s lashing it down or snowing then a knee high boot will be more practical than multi-strap wedges. But whatever the weather, the message is clear – it’s all about prints and textures. Expect to see plenty of black and white checks and faux snakeskin in this year’s winter lineup!
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Geek is good this winter! What was once a hilarious hark back to the1980’s - the big prints, zig-zaggy patterns, and cute animals on oversized knitwear - is now back and bigger than ever! Make the most of any milder days with V-neck and crewneck designs – you can always put on a polo neck if the cold starts to bite!
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Anyone who has walked from a chilly high street into a shop with air-conditioning set to ‘tropical’ will be familiar with the horribly overwhelming change of temperature. The more layers you wear, the more you’re in control. Put on woolly tights, trousers and a skirt if it’s particularly cold, then just slip off the trousers if you start overheating! As always, the best advice will always come from your local independent retailer.
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They Had it Tough Last month in Covered we featured heavily subsidised toy fairs from the 1980s – a kind of toy bank, if you like. With some of November’s tabloids forecasting “the worst winter since 1947”, this month we’re looking back at that winter. Thankfully the Met Office has distanced itself from those forecasts, explaining why threemonth forecasts just cannot be accurate. This picture was taken in February 1947 on Cookridge Lane, looking south towards Leeds. Alongside post-war austerity and rationing, fewer centrally heated homes, fewer vehicles of any kind (never mind 4x4) and vulnerable overhead communications. There was no NHS and the poorest in the community were dependant on a council-based welfare system which fell well short of today’s. Ten years later Prime Minister Harold Macmillan felt sufficiently confident to tell Britons that they’d “never had it so good”. You can understand why.
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.
Competition time! Last month we extended our popular photo competition to all areas of distribution in NW Leeds. There are now to be two parallel competitions for Areas ABC (NW) and DEF (NE) due to the different deadlines and distribution dates. To keep the subject accessible, this month’s theme is “local snow”. Please remember – entries will be judged more on originality than technical merit alone. Mobile phones at the ready!
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Readers’ Letters Star Letter
Dear Chris, Great magazine, I’m delighted to get it through my door.
Dear Chris,
Can I vent some frustration through your readers’ letters page please?
I would like to say I have just read Covered and would like to compliment you on a really interesting and informative local magazine. I must admit that I never read the Really Useful guide, consigning it to the green bin, under the impression it was just full of trade adverts.
I’m wondering why Leeds City Council feels it has a right to charge the rates it does for parking in Leeds city centre? Commercial car parks are competitively priced, far better managed and are certainly better maintained.
Though I did let out a silent groan when I read that you have plans to increase the size. Please don’t fix what ‘ain’t’ broke. Keep it short, keep it simple. Don’t make the mistake of other free local magazines who seem to think that bigger is better! Yours sincerely, Graham Padget (by email) Editor’s response: Thanks for your positive feedback Graham. We do plan to include an increased amount of hyper-local news but this will mean omitting some of the features we occasionally include, or increasing the page count minimally - four or eight pages. Don’t worry, we won’t be going to B5, A4 or A3 anytime soon so Covered won’t take up too much room on the coffee table and we’ve no plans to make it 200 pages a month! I hope you continue to enjoy reading Covered. What would readers prefer to see in Covered? More features, such as Fashion, Hair & Beauty or Food & Drink? Or would you prefer to see more community content representative of the immediate area? Let me know by emailing chris@covered-magazine.net or writing to me at the usual address.
Take the car park down by Leeds Markets – what a disgrace to the city. The surface is breaking up and has been in need of repair for years, the bays are poorly marked, fencing on the boundaries is falling to bits, and access in and out is poor. Why doesn’t LCC invest in suitable car parking in and around the city, rather than wasting (more) millions with pie in the sky ideas of trolleybuses? I could understand pursuing the idea of an overhead monorail or an underground system (expensive I know) as it offers a longterm solution. Trolleybuses were a great idea when they were first imagined in the 1800’s – are they the answer in 2014? I think not. I hope other readers will agree with me. Mrs Jenny Fern (By Email)
editor’s note GET IN TOUCH & SHARE YOUR VIEWS WITH OTHERS IN YOUR AREA! EMAIL: CHRIS@COVEREDMAGAZINE.NET OR WRITE TO: THE EDITOR, COVERED, BUTONIA HOUSE, CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE LS16 6QE
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Garforth Community Association Garforth Community Association must be one of the most flourishing of its kind in the Leeds area. Certainly its headquarters, the Miners’ Welfare Hall, is the most heavily used of all such premises. Built in 1924 by the Garforth Miners’ Welfare Institute to offer leisure and education, it was funded by a grant from the Central Welfare Committee and a weekly subscription of sixpence from the miners. It was owned by the National Union of Mineworkers before being handed over to Leeds City Council and managed by a local committee. Its constitution dedicates it to community use and prevents any development. By 1985, the committee had dwindled to one. At a crisis meeting, local people realised that they were in danger of seeing the Hall close and were galvanised into action, forming a new committee. David Leroy accepted the chairmanship, with Keith Marshall as vice-chairman. They are still in office and the enterprise has gone from strength to strength. Hire
Among the many activities of the Garforth Community Association is the weekly Tuesday afternoon tea-dance. A delightfully nostalgic occasion, it attracts a wide age range. For other GCA events and activities, see the website goinlocal.co.uk/html/gca.html
charges are moderate compared with LCC-run premises, hence the range of activities jostling for space. There are coffee mornings, craft fairs and exhibitions, plays, concerts and pantomimes, club meetings, day and evening classes – the list is long. As well as the Sisters Hall (capacity 150), with its stage and adjacent kitchen, there are two meeting rooms: the Trench Room (60) and the Isabella Room (35). All are available for hire.
No Such a Thing as a Free Lunch? Oh Yes There Is! Well, there is if you are a pensioner in Scholes. On becoming the new owner of The Buffers pub and restaurant in Scholes in 2012, Dawn Burke maintained the pub’s policy of offering all local pensioners a free Christmas lunch to show appreciation for their support throughout the year. And so it was when we visited Buffers on 17 December when pub manager Darren Bennett, Dawn’s brother, was meeting, greeting and seating dozens of locals. The Buffers offers an extensive menu based on locally sourced ingredients, all details on thebuffers. co.uk. Rakehill Road, Scholes 0113 2659000.
Bar and kitchen staff at The Buffers. Manager Darren Bennett is the one wearing the festive jumper.
Some of the locals about to enjoy their Christmas lunch
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COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: Got something to say? CROSSGATES A Happy New Year to you all and we hope that you enjoyed a relaxing festive period. Christmas is always that shows off the brilliant community spirit we have here, and this year was no exception. We would like to give a very special mention to the Crossgates Good Neighbours who we helped to provided some fantastic services over the festive period. As well as their annual Christmas Party which was really well-attended as always, staff and volunteers also gave up their time on Christmas day to put on a brilliant Christmas lunch for members of the community who were alone on the day. This really invaluable service brings enjoyment and comfort to many local people who are unfortunate enough to find themselves alone on Christmas Day.
to contact your Councillor please call:
Cllr Peter Gruen 0113 266 3047
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We were delighted to be able to contribute a total of ÂŁ600 towards the costs of these events and we hope that everyone who attended had a really great time. Wishing you all the best for 2014.
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Up the Garden Path Covered has a few ideas for people looking at exterior design
Old school Traditional garden ornamentation, sometimes known as “statuary”, falls into two broad categories of age and type. First, there are the classical pieces, or antiquities, from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the like. Often in the images of gods, or their forms on earth, they are the standards by which all others are judged. Then there are the later pieces from the 17th century onward based, sometimes loosely, on the classical period. The main difference between the two is that limestone, coadestone (similar to concrete) and iron were in more common use than bronze or marble. In the 18th century, methods and speeds of manufacture improved dramatically. New money wanted to be noticed. The ornamentation of
Anything goes. The large fossilised tree trunk was one of several unorthodox garden ornaments in Hartleys’ 2010 summer antiques and fine art sale. Old enamel signs add colour and interest to patios.
the grounds of stately homes was a favourite way to make a statement.
New school Cost, garden theft, escalating insurance premiums and the trend of recycling have made people look at alternatives when deciding how they might decorate their gardens. Anything goes. Treadle sewing machine tables, dilapidated pushbikes, chimney pots, stone sinks, enamel signs and discarded masonry can all be eyecatching features if positioned and planted sympathetically.
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Where to look Specialists in garden ornaments are few and far between. But items do turn up. So, locally, it’s a question of phoning round and registering your interest. There are several members of SALVO, the architectural salvage dealers’ association, in Yorkshire. Their website salvo.co.uk is creditable – comprehensive and up-to-date. Locally, Hartleys Auctioneers in Ilkley have a special garden and architectural section in their summer antiques and fine art sales. Or maybe it’s worth taking a trip to either or even both of the country’s 2000 exhibitor antiques events, two-monthly at Lincoln or Newark Showgrounds.
Authenticy and prices Beware stolen or fake items and be prepared to pay a premium when buying from a dealer or auction house qualified to guarantee ownership and provenance. Porous “stone” usually suggests a semi-synthetic composite. There is no harm in
The Capability Brown gardens and John Carr exterior of Harewood House provide an ideal setting for the extensive display of traditional and modern sculpture. Miller’s Garden Antiques by Rupert van der Werff and Jackie Rees – the past heads of department at Sotheby’s. A wealth of advice and guide values.
buying these – although more susceptible to frost, they are a lot less expensive and certainly look the part after spending an autumn with a thin coat of yoghurt. Nowadays, indistinguishable imports from India mean that genuine stone features such as troughs are around a quarter of the price they once were.
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New year’s resolutions Christmas has come and gone and you're sure to have made your new year's resolutions. Whether you wish to eat less chocolate, exercise more, quit smoking or the thousands of other unique resolutions that crop up each year, the following handy tips will keep you on your way to accomplishing your goals.
Resolutions should be kept simple and realistic One major problem with resolutions is that you ask too much of yourself. If you're unhappy with a few things in your life then change one at a time, once one goal has been achieved you'll find the others much easier.
Set yourself little goals and keep note Don't wait until the next set of new year's resolutions to check on your progress. Check back at regular occasions and see how you're getting on, if you start to fall behind then ask friends or family for a bit of motivation to give you that little morale boost you need to get back on track.
Don't do it alone Link your resolution with those of friends and family and help each other achieve goals. Sharing in each other's low points and pushing through them together will make achieving your goals simultaneously that little bit better.
Treat yourself Everyone knows that if you're giving something up, doing so 'cold turkey' doesn't always work and sees people falling back into their old routine. So, if you have managed to wean yourself off something then allow yourself a day a week where you can have a small amount of what you wish to cut down. If you know that a certain day is your 'cheat day' then you won't feel guilty and as though you are doing something wrong.
Remember why you are doing it all Whether it is to get the body of your dreams, be healthier or achieve a career goal. Place a picture of what you are looking to achieve at the end of your bed so the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning is what you wish to achieve and you will get there.
Don't give up Contrary to your beliefs, and any past failed resolutions, you can do this. When it gets hard just remember why you are doing it and how you will feel when you finally achieve what you've always wanted to. Just follow the steps above and keep moving forward, you'll get there slowly but surely. GOOD LUCK! Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk
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PLACES OF WORSHIP Christ Church Free C Of E
St Mary's Church Whitkirk (Church of England) Selby Rd, LS15 0AA. www.whitkirkchurch.org.uk
Corner Manston Gardens & Sandiford Close LS15 8EY www.christchurchleeds.org.uk or 01132605812
St Paul's Church Whinmoor
Christ Church Halton
St Wilfrid’s C of E Church
Chapel Street LS15 7RW 0113 2645831 or www.leedsnandemethodist. org.uk/christchurch.php
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Kingswear Parade, LS15 8LH. 0113 264 6874
Colton Methodist Church
Chapel Yard, Meynell Road, Colton LS15 9AH www.leedsnandemethodist.org.uk/colton.php
Crossgates Methodist Church Austhorpe Road Leeds LS15 8QR www.leedsnandemethodist.org.uk/ crossgates.php
GARFORTH METHODIST CHURCH
Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1NW 0113 2862618 www.leedsnandemethodist. org.uk/garforth.php
St Paul’s C of E Primary School, Whinmoor Crescent, LS14 1EG.
Selby Road, Halton, Leeds LS15 7NP. 0113 264 7000
Swarcliffe Baptist Church
Swarcliffe Drive LS14 5JN. 0113 212 1544 www.swarcliffebaptistchurch.org.uk
The Leeds Vineyard Has MOVED!!
Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Otley Road, Leeds LS6 3HZ. 0113 2459111 OR www.leedsvineyard.org
GREEN FINGERS Halton in Bloom
SCHOLES METHODIST CHURCH
55 Main Street, Scholes, LS15 4DJ www.leedsnandemethodist.org.uk/scholes.php
If you would like more information on our lively group wanting to make Halton a better place to live please contact Jenny on 01138084496 or Alison on 07935013027 or email haltoninbloom@ gmail.com
St James C Of E Church
Leeds Horticultural Society
Church Lane, Manston, Crossgates LS15 8JB. 0113 2645530
St Luke’s Church
Stanks Lane North, Leeds, LS14 5AS 0113 273 1302 www.whitkirkchurch.org.uk
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
Miscellaneous Leeds Feline Friends
PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES We are rehoming some of our cats and kittens, in January and February. Can you give one of our rescue cats a safe and loving home well away from a busy road? Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk 0113 2160593 mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk
Oakwood Farmers Market
Around The Oakwood Clock (Junction of Roundhay Road/Oakwood Lane/Wetherby Road) 9.30am-12.30pm
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES Bardsey Debating & Literary Society (est 1937)
Leeds Magical Association
Church hall of St Johns C of E Church, Harrogate Rd LS17 7BZ Local magic society meeting twice a month. Busy and varied programme. New members welcome. 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
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
Leeds Probus Club
Colton Village Institute
Leeds Travel & Social Club
Crossgates Ladies Probus Club
Military Whist Drive
Meynel Rd, Colton, LS15 9HP Venue hire Available Enquiries: 07757 999639
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR Last Thursday of the month, 2pm Social activities for retired women. Speakers & occasional outings. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2606211
Halton Town Womens Guild
Christchurch, Chapel Street LS15 7RW 2nd Monday of the month at 2 pm. New faces always welcome. Enquiries: Joyce Schofield 0113 2644883
Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club
3 Kelmscott Gardens, Crossgates LS15 8HL Sunday walks geared to public transport. Send SAE for details to Georgina Cressey, Secretary.
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 266 2310. C/O The Victoria Pub. 28 Great George Street, LS1 3DL 1st Monday of the month 7.30 pm Regular events & holidays arranged. Enquiries: 0113 2694349 Shadwell Scout Hut, Hollywell Lane LS17 3HA Friday 7.15 for a 7.30 start. ÂŁ2 includes tea, biscuits and raffle. Whist players very welcome. A friendly evening.
Reading Group
Crossgates Library, Farm Rd LS15 7LB st Wednesday of the month 6-7pm. For the current book title or more information ask a staff member or just come along to the group.
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 Thoresby Society
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
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
Table Top Sale
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR 1st Saturday of the month 9.30am- noon. Selling crafts, stamps, books, bric-a-brac etc. Admission free.
This magazine is changing! Expect more hyper-local news, views and features in the coming months.
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FAMILIES & CHILDREN Colton Footie Tots.
Colton Institute Sports & Social Club School Lane, Colton LS15 9AL Football training for 4/5/6/ years olds. Coaches CRB & FA trained. Enquiries: 07830 352934 or hindo7@ googlemail.com Colton Institute Sports & Social Club has sections for cricket, tennis and bowls. For information on the junior football team go to: www.coltonjuniorsfc.co.uk
Community-Led Nursery Offering Subsidised Places
Twinkle Toes, Colton Institute, Meynell Road, Colton LS15 9AQ £3.75 per child every Thursday Morning 10am-12 noon for ages 18 month+. Mums &Tots 1st Friday and Baby development group 1st Thursday in the month £2 or £3.75 per family. All welcome. Enquiries: racheltempest@ttoes.co.uk 01132648705/ 07976691664 http://www.ttoes.co.uk
Brownies & Rainbows
Spanish Playgroup
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR All girls age 7-10 or 5-7 years are welcome to join the fun and make new friends. Activities include games, crafts, badges, cooking, sports, sleepovers & weekends away. Enquiries: 5xgmethodistbrownies@live. co.uk
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
Mini Fun (Stay & Play for up to 2 year olds)
Crossgates & Manston Childrens' Centre, Poole Crescent LS15 7NB Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 (term time only) Free.
Little Bookworms Storytime
Crossgates Library, Farm Rd LS15 7LB Thursdays 10.30am-11am (term time only) Storytime for children up to 2 years old.
Whitkirk Wanderers JFC
The Whitkirk Club, Selby Rd, Leeds LS15 0AA. Whitkirk Wanderers are looking for new players to join our 2013/14 under 12s squad. We run a 9-a-side team in the Garforth league and are looking for players of a good standard to join us to strengthen our team and continue the success. Training on Saturdays 12.30 - 2pm Please contact Lee Coates, 07930397659 or email lee_coates@lcnc. co.uk for more information.
Scholes Playgroup
Station Road LS15 4BJ (use Nursery entrance on Morwick Grove.) Wednesday mornings (term time only) 9.15am- 11.15am. Parents & Carers with pre school children welcome for chat, play & sing-along. Coffee, tea & cake for adults, snacks & juice for children £2.50 per child (siblings free).
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
Crossgates Tots & Guest Club Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR Mondays 1:15 – 2:45pm. Pre-school children & their carers welcome for an afternoon of activities and socialising.
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Sports, Health & Wellbeing Amaranth FC
Manston Lane, LS15 8AB New players wanted for U8, U13, U15, U16 and U18 teams. Please call Derek Hallas Club Secretary on 07427 652683 or email derek.hallas@gmail.com
Arthritis Care Halton
Chapel Street, Halton Leeds LS15 7RW 1st Tuesday of the month 1.30– 3.30pm Speakers/ outings. New members welcome. £2 inc raffle & refreshments. Enquiries: 0113 2494561 or just turn up. For further info on Arthritis Care visit website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Bardsey Bowling Club
Woodacre Lane LS17 9DQ New members welcome. The club is available daily for social bowling (when no league matches) Equipment provided but please bring flat-soled shoes only. Enquiries: 01937 579644 or 0113 2934109
Barnbow Social Club
Old Manston Lane, Leeds LS15 8AD Live Entertainment, Bingo, Deal or No Deal etc. 3 snooker teams, 2 Darts & Dominoes teams & a Golf Section. Dance hall available for functions. Enquire at the club for memberships. The Club is the HQ of “Barnbow Pensioners”. Enquiries: 0113 2647204 or postmaster@barnbowsports.force9.co.uk
Bardsey Tennis Club
Woodacre Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, LS17 9DG A friendly village club always welcoming new members. www.bardseytennisclub.co.uk
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Colton Tennis Club
School Lane, Colton LS15 9AL New members welcome. MondayThursday 8pm-11pm; Friday: 7pm-11pm; Saturday:3.00pm-11.00pm; Sunday,12pm3pm & 8pm-10.30pm Members only. Enquiries: 0113 264 6265
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
Crossgates Cricket Club.
Karate & Kobudo Classes
Austhorpe Lane LS15 8LX Coaching by qualified ECB coaches. New adult & junior members welcome www. crossgatescc.com for further details.
Crossgates Harriers
John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach LS15 8TA Friendly adult running club. Club nights are Wednesday at 7.15. Enquiries see: crossgates-harriers.moonfruit.com
Leeds Fencing Club
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-8pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/Advanced-8 -10pm. Wheelchair fencing available. Leeds Fencing Club website: http:// www.leedsfencing.co.uk/ email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk or contact club secretary Karen Garvie 0113 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 0113 3782086, email: lsp.kirkstall.sport@leeds.gov.uk
Flexicise to Music
St. Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Selby Rd, Halton LS15 7NP Wednesdays 1.30-2.30 £2.50 inc refreshments Take a seat, have fun and get your body moving to music. Improve your mobility and joints- adults of all ages welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2600949
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Newbourne Methodist Church, Upper Accommodation Road LS9 8JL Weds at 6.30pm for Karate & 7.30pm for Kabudo.£3.50/ lesson. 1st lesson free. All our senseis are CRB checked & fully qualified
M.S.Society Leeds and District Branch
Information, support, help and social activities for those affected by M.S 0800 1114324
Pendas Badminton Club
John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach, LS15 8TA Tuesday 8pm -10 pm. Year round friendly social badminton, various additional events. 2 league teams. £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2600410
Temple AFC
Charter Standard club, all coaches CRB approved & FA & 1st Aid qualified. Free training every Sat from 10am-noon on our pitches at Primrose Lane, Halton (behind Matalan). Enquiries: 07931 632014 or templejunior@tiscali.co.uk www.templeafc.btik.com
The Whitkirk Club
Selby Rd, LS15 0AA Bowling, Cricket (www.whitkirkcc.org.uk) Football, Tennis, All age groups catered for. Open Mon-Thurs from 19.30 & 18.00 on Fridays till 23.00. Sat from noon till 2pm then 4 till 11pm & Sun from noon till 10.30. Members only, children under 14 must leave by 9.30pm. TV for Sky matches
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ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT Ballroom Classes
Newbourne Methodist Church Hall, Upper Accommodation Road. LS9 8JL Monday 1.15-2.45pm Beginners & improver’s welcome. £3 inc refreshments. Enquiries: 0113 2485200
City of Leeds Pipe Band
Village Hall, 38 Main Street, Scholes LS15 4DL Thursday 8pm. New members wanted, any age/gender. Enquiries: 01274 590608 www.leedspipeband.org.uk
Country Dancing
St Mary's Hall, Whitkirk, Leeds, LS15 0AA 2 Mondays in the month. £3. Enquiries: 0113 2606211
Line Dance Class
Newbourne Methodist Hall, Upper Accommodation Road LS9 8JL Every Thursday at 6.30pm. Children & beginners first lesson free
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
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
Sinfonia of Leeds
St. Edmund's Church, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8: Saturday, 11 January 2014 at 7.30 Turina: Danzas Fantasticas, Bruch:Violin Concerto,Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. Soloist: Sophie Rosa Conductor: Eduardo Portal Tickets: The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds-0113 2243801 or on the door or sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite.com
Scottish Country Dancing
Weekly Classes. All Welcome. £3 per class. 1st class free. Enquiries: 0113 2777113 / l.enoch@btinternet.com www.rscdsleeds.org.uk
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
Whitkirk Arts Guild
Whitkirk Church Hall LS15 0AA Wednesdays from 7.30- 10pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries: 07964 853568
Yorkshire Dance 3 St Peter's Square LS9 8AH
Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3pm. Creative dance for over 50’s who want to explore, innovate, create and make ‘dance’. Enquiries: 0113 243 9867
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings
West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 5BE Saturday Mornings during term-time, 10am12.30pm. String orchestra for adult learners/ returners. The emphasis is on stress-free, noncompetitive playing, with tuition offered by some of the finest professionals in the region. Enquiries: yorks.lss@virgin.net or www.ylss.org
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