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Editor’s Letter
Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. In my last note of the year I’d like to thank a few people: Judith Dunn, Liz Burton and Eric Wells who provide great features and local articles every month. Also Dawn Kilner who writes content and takes some fabulous photographs for our Food & Drink and Places of Interest features. Ivor Hughes has worked with me for nearly four years now. His eye for an interesting article, his photographs and advice have been invaluable during that time. Thanks also go to Rachel Morgan in accounts, Liz Maguire who takes care of our Really Useful Guide as well as running round after the sales team and, of course, Jackie Richardson in sales whose contribution is vital to the team. Joseph Skelley works tirelessly to ensure we present you with a neat, well-designed publication each month and has been committed to Covered for many years now. Again, thanks to all for another year of growth and success.
would be remiss of me not to mention the departure of a key member of the Covered team, albeit on a temporary basis. Congratulations to Vicky Kulczycka and her husband, John, who are expecting their first child in February. Vicky has been instrumental in the continued success of Covered and she will be greatly missed by everyone in the office whilst on maternity leave. I’m sure many of her advertising clients will be pleased when she returns late 2015. I will certainly miss my ‘right hand man’. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 09/12/14 and the advertising deadline is 12/12/14. Until next month, eat, drink and be merry!
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Chaophraya Chaophraya celebrates its 10th anniversary next month and this contemporary Thai restaurant has come an very long way since first opening its Leeds doors in 2004. Launched by joint owners Kim Kaewkraikhot and Martin Stead, Chaophraya was one of the first Thai gourmet restaurants in the area and was received with great enthusiasm from diners looking to try something a little different and authentic. Since 2004, the market in Thai dining has swept across the UK. So much so, that Chaophraya has expanded into The Thai Leisure Group, and Kim and Martin now own an impressive 13 venues across the North of England and into Scotland. The group ranges from Chaophraya restaurants, based in opulent buildings in major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool offering a
relaxed ambience, through to the ChaoBaby ventures in Trafford and Meadowhall shopping centres, which serve fresh Thai dishes served banquet style, and ThaiKhun in Aberdeen and Manchester which are a rustic experience, geared towards traditional Thai street food. All establishments are decorated with authentic artefacts which Kim and Martin travel to Thailand to
choose themselves. And, whilst each site retains the hallmark features of the Chaophraya brand, with water features, opulent dĂŠcor and stunning lighting, each one is also unique and reflects its surroundings to appeal to the local clientele. Back to the beginning, and the story starts with Kim. In her homeland she came from the small village of Maenum Bon, in remote northern Thailand, and moved to Bangkok to become an award winning chef, renowned for her ‘street food’ which was described as fresh and flavoursome. Kim met Martin and together they had a vision to bring authentic Thai cuisine and hospitality to the UK. Kim moved in 1999 and was keen to share signature dishes transported from her kitchen in Thailand Her passion for cooking continues as she can still be found helping out in the kitchen over busy periods. Most staff at Chaophraya are also from Thailand and on their uniform collars you
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may notice the words ‘ Ow Jai Sai’, which translates to ‘we care from the heart about everything.’ It’s a sentiment which is reflected in the serenity about the place, and the dignified manner in which the service is delivered, even during busier times. The early days of the original restaurant at Blayds Court saw Chaophraya sat on the first floor, above a furniture store. This became vacant in 2012, and Kim and Martin saw an opportunity to expand their Thai vision, investing £1.3 million updating the venue to the two floor restaurant we see today. A sleek glass lobby leads through stone Buddhas into the luxurious ‘Palm Sugar’ bar which is popular for a relaxing after work drink or light meal. The elegant restaurant offers up to 280 covers, but the size and layout mean that it still feels intimate, even when full. Seating booths and creatively formed room dividers made from wood and chain allow for this and make this venue ideal for parties and events. Chaophraya also has a private dining room, complete with sunken seated area, which can cater for up to 18 people.
something a little different. It’s all about making sure you have a fantastic experience and are well accommodated. Appetisers range from popular dishes such as tempura prawns, chicken satay and steamed dumplings through to golden baskets and sharing platters. Moving onto mains, there’s an array of soups and salads as well as the stir fries, curries and grill options. Papaya salad is a popular Thai dish The menu is creative and lovingly prepared and and the Weeping Tiger steak is a classic Chaophraya the team are happy to adjust dishes if you’d like dish. Cod with chilli sauce offers something a little
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different and the Thai royalty favourite, Massaman curry, is always well received. Vegetarians are well catered for too with many of the appetisers, stir fries and curries served with vegetable or tofu alternatives, though it’s always worth checking on the fish oil content of Thai dishes as this is very popular in Thai cooking. Set menus are available and Chaophraya also host regular promotions such as “Fizz Fridays”. The bar offers a good range of Thai based beers, wines and prosseco as well as traditional and Thai inspired cocktails, many of which were designed within the venue. Chaophraya run cocktail masterclasses and corporate team-building classes, as well as the popular Thai Cookery School which offers an opportunity to try your hand at preparing a popular
3 course Thai meal. You even get to eat it afterwards! This makes a fantastic and unique present for someone and gift vouchers are available. We thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be a relaxing and interesting experience and were surprised at the quality of the dishes we had managed to produce, with a little help from the Chaophraya chefs. Chaophraya is just a short walk from the train station, making it ideal for a luxurious night out, but this venue is also great for a relaxing drink or party and you can be sure to be well looked after. 20A, Blayds Court, Swinegate LS1 4AG TEL: 0113 244 9339 chaophraya.co.uk
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Soak the noodles for 30 minutes in room temperature water. Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized wok. Add the eggs and whisk around until scrambled. Add the tofu or chicken and ensure it is cooked through. Drain and add the noodles and mix until they start to wilt. Add the sugar, peanuts, turnips and mix well. Add the tamarind sauce and season to taste with the soy/fish sauce. Next add the bean sprouts, carrot, onions and red chilli. Stir fry, ensuring everything is well combined. To serve sprinkle with a few raw bean sprouts, fresh coriander and serve with a lime wedge and thinly sliced red chilli.
Food For Winter: Vitalise Your Body With the short, dark days of winter ahead, appetites will peak - we burn more energy in order to regulate our body temperature, and it is the season to eat, drink and be merry after all! It can be tricky knowing which foods are a source of goodness, will give you plenty of energy and, most importantly, taste great. Covered is here with advice on how you can stay energised every day this winter.
Boost Your Breakfast With Oats What you need is slow releasing energy breakfasts, and oats are top of the list without question. A hearty bowl of oatmeal, granola, or porridge will warm you inside out and you will stay fuller for longer, as opposed to a quick round of toast or a bowl of lacklustre cereal. Oats contain so much goodness, including B vitamins, vitamin E, and notably potassium, which out of its numerous benefits - will help break down carbohydrates into energy.
Shop Seasonally: Roast Some Root Veggies The harsh coldness of winter is obviously unfavourable for a lot of produce, but root vegetables like turnips, beets, parsnip, and carrots will endure beneath the ground and will be in abundance at supermarkets and farmers' markets over winter. Many are a great source of fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin A, and better yet their peak time is autumn through spring, so they will be most flavourful and healthy right now. Great picks for roasts and stews!
Vitamin-D: From Fish and Fortified Foods The lack of sun will cause a notable drop of vitamin-D in many people's diets, so it's important to
find alternatives to keep bones and teeth healthy. There are very few foods that provide it, but fish is a fantastic source - particularly salmon and tuna - and some cereals/spreads are fortified with it. Fish is a delicious and fresh alternative, whether you prepare it battered, with breadcrumbs, or fry it right in the pan.
Covered Tip Buy locally where possible, visiting farmers’ markets or Leeds Kirkgate Market to ensure you’re buying food at its freshest.
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MIDDLETON RAILWAY Not everybody knows this but Middleton Railway in South Leeds is the world’s oldest working railway. It’s run entirely by volunteers who operate train services between Moor Road in Hunslet and Middleton Park. At the main depot on Moor Road you’ll find a shop, selling souvenirs and refreshments, and an extensive museum collection on display in the Engine House which offers free entry. The Middleton Colliery Railway made history right from the start when the land and coal owner, Charles Brandling, secured the first Act of Parliament of its kind, largely concerned with the building of a waggonway or railway. From 1758, horses had pulled thousands of tons of coal down the waggonway to Leeds. Cheaper coal prices, due more efficient transport, gave Leeds a head start in the newly developing large-scale industries. Later locomotives were built for the colliery by Matthew Murray, and incorporated John Blenkinsop’s patented rack and pinion system which was used
on many mountain railways. This increased the pulling power and these were the world’s first commercially viable locomotives. Eventually, the 1960s saw a decline in goods traffic and began the rise in passenger traffic. Nowadays, the lottery funded Engine House boasts over twenty engines. These are mainly small, industrial locomotives but the collection also includes engines from as far afield as Denmark and a Hudswell Clarke longtank used on the Manchester Ship Canal. Some are even stars of the screen; Sir Berkeley, a standard ManningWardle class L 0-6-0ST built in
the 1850s, appeared in the 1968 BBC Television version of “The Railway Children” with Jenny Agutter. Restoration and repair work is completed on site by the dedicated team who lovingly restore these engines using only genuine parts where possible.
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Middleton Railway normally run diesel trains on Saturdays and steam trains on Sundays and Bank Holidays and also run a variety of special events including school trips, birthday parties and Santa Specials in December. The Santa Specials
will mainly use a Hudswell Clarke 1544 of 1921 Slough Estates No3 steam engine and make a great day out for the whole family. The journey gets off to a fairly urban start but quickly pulls up into the trees as it heads past Elland Road
stadium towards the sprawling parkland at Middleton. A return journey takes around 25 minutes, but passengers are welcome to alight at the park and return by a later train. Middleton Park hosts afternoon band concerts and outdoor theatre in the summer, and offers woodland and lakeside walks throughout the year. Regular return tickets offer unlimited day travel and there is disabled access to all of the public areas of the railway. The railway hosts a diesel gala every May and a steam gala every September as well as other events such as model railway exhibitions. They also work with other railways such as Keighley and Worth Valley and Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire, which houses many trams from the Leeds area. Visit www.middletonrailway.org.uk for more information.
14 News from the Suburbs
Lotherton Hall at Christmas Lotherton Hall’s series of recitals by young artists continues on 7 December with a performance by the O’Brien Trio. Anna O’Brien (violin), Michael Newman (cello), and Jeremy So (piano) will be playing Mozart’s Piano Trio in E major, K.542, and Dvorák’s Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat, Op. 21. The concert begins at 2pm in the Drawing Room. Tickets are £11.00 full price; £9.50 concessions; £20.00 family (2+2), including admission to the Hall and tea and cakes afterwards. Car parking is free with prebooked tickets.
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by a local choir. All proceeds will go to NET (Neighbourhood Elders Team). The Magical Christmas at Lotherton runs from 11am to 4pm on 13 December, with Santa, live music, Christmas crafts, children’s entertainment and more. On 20 and 21 December at 1pm is Harry’s Christmas Concert with mulled wine and mince pies, in aid of the Air Ambulance.
around the estate collecting foliage – a bag, warm clothes and wellies essential! After festive soup and sandwiches, there will be a demonstration and guidance on making your Christmas wreath, to finish with your own decorations. Edwardian Christmas crafts will be the theme of two sessions on 7 and 21 December. These events all run from 11am to 3pm.
Christmas special events begin on 6 December from 2 to 3pm, with a concert of festive entertainment
Creative Christmas begins on 3 December, with Lunch with the Florist. Participants will walk
Details and costs on the website leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall or on 0113 378 2966.
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Let it Shine: Hang up the Lights What better way to brighten up a dark and gloomy winter evening by switching on the festive lights? It's practically synonymous with the beginning of Christmas! Lining the windows from the inside with lights is simple, easy, and a wonderful way to make your home stand out internally and externally. Decorating trees
and bushes with outdoor lights is a great way to give your garden an exciting glow, which will greet you every day! Likewise, roof lights are guaranteed to make your whole house look especially spectacular. Even simply stringing fairy lights around tables and up banisters will undoubtedly evoke the spirit of Christmas.
Decorate According to Decor It's always easy sticking to the classic Christmas colour scheme of green and red, but in order to create an exceptionally amazing ambience, spend some time picking out specific colours of tinsel, ribbons, candle holders, baubles, wreaths, stockings, table top ornaments, and garlands which complement your decor. This year, shades of cream, silver, gold, and beige are particularly popular. They are easy to match with almost any style of interior, are beautifully subtle and sophisticated, and are
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Birds of a Feather
wrens can use nest boxes to roost communally, crowding in together to share body heat.
Mrs Pearson of Garforth recently wrote to let us know about the wonderful sight of hundreds of geese flying over her house one morning, and wondered whether they were flying from Roundhay Park to Fairburn Ings.
Why not check out your local RSPB reserve for newly-arrived wintering geese and swans? Find out more at www.rspb.org.uk/ discoverandenjoynature/seenature/ reserves
This is indeed possible, since geese normally roost somewhere relatively safe from predators, and then set off for their feeding grounds at first light. In winter the sight of large flocks of geese taking off at dawn can be quite spectacular. The numbers involved here, however, suggest that these may have been pink-footed geese, which are smaller than Canada geese, and arrive here in autumn in their hundreds of thousands from the far north, to over-winter.
Any questions, ideas, suggestions or observations about local birds and wildlife, garden or otherwise are welcome and will be included in future articles. Please email: info@ covered-magazine.net or write to Covered at the usual address.
Many other species of bird roost communally, the most well-known being starlings, which form huge swirling shapes in the sky at dusk before dropping down into reedbeds
or treetops or even onto buildings. If you live in the north of Leeds, you may have noticed that in autumn and winter, from late afternoon onwards, gulls start making their way from other parts of the city towards Eccup reservoir. The gull roost at Eccup numbers in the thousands at the height of winter, mostly blackheaded gulls, but other, rarer species can also join them. Magpies from surrounding areas roost together in Gledhow Valley Woods – up to 340 have been counted in the past. Smaller birds, such as tits and
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SUZUKI JIMNY: A MODERN DAY DINOSAUR Earlier this year Suzuki invited me up to the Yorkshire Outdoors Centre to try out a few of their four-wheel drive models in the mud. Part of the event was a chance to try the Suzuki Jimny on a course normally reserved for Land Rovers. A lightweight body on a ladder-framed chassis, selectable four wheel drive and low ratio gearing makes the little Suzuki a fantastic car off-road.
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In Leeds there isn’t much of a need for such a capable 4x4 so I pondered what the Jimny had to offer in the urban environment? To try and answer this Suzuki lent me their range topping SZ4 model for a week. A bright white gleaming box of a car was delivered with smart looking alloys, tinted windows and chrome detailing. It certainly stood out from the somewhat agricultural spec SZ3 model I had driven previously. The cabin is still very basic and compact but the addition of synthetic leather and airconditioning were a step up. The Jimny in its current guise has been on sale in the UK since the 1990s. It is an evolution of the ‘light jeep’ introduced by Suzuki in the late 1960s. Unfortunately this is reflected in how it drives on the road - surprisingly firm suspension and a tendency to crash over bumps. After a couple of trips into
the city centre I started to realise that there may be some redeeming factors. The 16valve 1.3 litre engine - the only one available responds quite well in the upper rev range. Combined with the tall narrow body and great visibility this vehicle started to be almost fun to drive around the city. A trip on the motorway, however, flagged up another of its weaknesses. Wind noise was always going to be high in a car with the aerodynamics of a brick but the engine doesn’t do a bad job at keeping it at motorway speeds. The diminutive size of the Jimny might make it easy to navigate around urban environments but the interior felt cramped. The front seats give just enough room to get comfortable but the rear seats are only adequate for the petite. Open the large rear door and you are met with a tiny boot, which isn’t vastly improved if you drop the rear seats.
The base model SZ3 starts at £11,995 on the road, upping the spec to the SZ4 brings the price up to £13,295 and adding an automatic gearbox pushes that up to £14,195. With a manual box the Jimny only manages an average of 39.8mpg and 162g of CO2 per kilometre. With the automatic those numbers are made worse with fuel consumption dropping to 38.7mpg and carbon dioxide at 167g per kilometre. So does it have anything to offer in the urban environment? Not everyone will be won over by the Jimny. If you’re looking for a refined, efficient or cheap to run city car with reasonable handling then this is not the car for you but if you like something a bit different and can put up with the lack of interior space then take a look. Follow @peteflintmurray for more car reviews.
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Prepare for frost
lawns and garden ponds, collecting them in a black plastic bag – punctured with holes, to allow them to rot down for use in twelve months time. Winter frosts and gales can be very damaging to upright structures, so it will be useful to check your This month is the start of a new gardening year, fences, arches and pergolas to ensure they are in as it is the start of the bare root planting season. good condition. Repairs if necessary made now, Take a look around, do you have a few bare areas, will pay dividends in the spring. which would benefit from plants with winter colour? Have you decided to purchase a range of Depending on your planting preferences, checking new roses, fruit bushes or rhubarb? This is the you soil PH values will allow you to grow a wider ideal time to obtain them, and plant them while range of plants. If the soil is too acidic, spread the soil is still warm in well prepared holes. lime over the surface and rake in – although not at the same time as manure – as the two do not mix. The first frosts are starting to arrive, so all your tender plants – geraniums, fuchsias, begonias etc, Finish pruning of fruit trees and bushes, except should be taken indoors for the winter. Any half- cherries and plums and finish winter digging. hardy perennials which you wish to leave in the Finally, watch out for mice and squirrels digging ground, should be well mulched to provide plenty up your bulbs, using chicken wire or netting to of protection. deter the culprits. If your grass has continued growing, prepare to The HAGA Trading Hut is now closed until late give it a last cut with the blades slightly higher than January. Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW normal. Be prepared to rake all the leaves off your www.haga.btck.co.uk
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Two Pauline Quirke Academies – in Leeds! Most readers of Covered will remember Pauline Quirke as one of the two prison widows in the TV comedy Birds of a Feather or, more recently, as either Susan Wright in the crime drama Broadchurch or Hazel Rhodes in Emmerdale. Or from any number of other acting or celebrity appearances. So, for an actress with that wealth and breadth of experience, the AA directional signs that announced the directions to two of her eponymous academies in Leeds were indeed intriguing. The Pauline Quirke Academy is a nationwide network of weekend performing arts schools that offers performing arts tuition for 4-18 year olds, with the two newest academies now open in Leeds. PQA Leeds West runs for three hours on Saturday mornings at Leeds West Academy (Pudsey) and PQA Leeds North runs on Saturday afternoons at Leeds Grammar School (Alwoodley Gates).
it’s a date ABERFORD VILLAGE HALL, MAIN STREET, CHRISMAS CONCERT
Garforth Brass and Micklefield Male Voice Choir. Friday, 5th December 7.30 pm tickets are £6 including light refreshments, available on the door. Or ring Janet on 0113 2866326 for more information.
CHRISTMAS AT TWILIGHT
18th December 5.45 Special free candlelit concert for the festive season. Curated by tenor Daniel Norman for a small group of singers and musicians,wintry music including pieces from Winterreise by Schubert and Winter Words by Benjamin Britten. Howard Assembly rooms, Leeds Grand Theatre, LS1 6NU Check web site for ticket info www.magicalleeds.co.uk
CHRISTKINDELMARKT, LEEDS – MILLENIUM SQUARE, LEEDS
14th Nov - 20th Dec. Monday – Saturday from 10.30am to 9.30pm. Sundays from 10.30am to 6.30pm. German christmas market with 40 traditional wooden stalls, Christmas carousel ride, frankfurter Scheune and much more. Info: 0113 395 0891 or www.leeds.gov.uk/ christmasmarket
PQA Leeds Principal Kimberley Lyon (right, with two of her team) is herself a drama graduate from The University of Central Lancashire.
As well as tuition in comedy, drama and musical theatre, there is also a film and television module which offers the chance to explore screen acting and film-making. Students devise, script and storyboard their short films before embarking on location scouting and rehearsals. They then shoot their films, working just like a professional film crew. Some students act while
others are the production team. The module also provides students with the opportunity to have their films screened in their local cinema – in the past, some PQA films have even been selected for international festivals.
MARSDEN BRASS BAND AT KIRKGATE MARKET
THE LORD MAYOR'S CAROL CONCERTS 2014
Every Saturday from 29th November. Come and hear your favourite Christmas carols performed by Marsden Brass Band. Leeds Kirkgate Market will be getting into the Christmas spirit with brass bands playing Christmas tunes throughout the Market every Saturday leading up to Christmas. Also live reindeer.
ST GEMMA'S SANTA DASH – LEEDS CITY CENTRE
14th December - £8 to register (includes Santa suit) Brass band and carol singing. www.st-gemma.co.uk. 0113 2185505 beckyh@ st-gemma.co.uk to sign up.
SANTA'S GROTTO AT THE MERRION CENTRE 21ST NOV - 24TH DEC
Santa and his helpers will be in the Merrion Centre this Christmas. Children will be able to visit Santa for free, and have the chance to have their picture taken and receive a gift. Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special post box and Santa will try and respond to all letters received. Free Santa letter templates are available near the grotto in the Merrion Centre.
SNOW QUEEN'S ICE CHARIOT
Icy spectacular on Briggate Leeds 7th December 12.30, 2.00, 3.30.
To book a free taster session or to find out more visit pqacademy.com or telephone 0845 673 2022.
Celebrate Christmas with the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus and Rothwell Temperance Brass Band at Leeds Town Hall’s annual family carol concerts, in support of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal. Tickets : £5 (concessions £2.50) 18th December 6:30pm 8:30pm
THE WOOD BENEATH THE WORLD
17th Nov -17th Dec. Leeds-based Art Directors Lord Whitney have transformed The Crypt in Leeds Town Hall into a world that is entirely unexpected and inhabited by the mysterious. The Wood Beneath the World offers audiences a new immersive experience; a journey into a forest filled with hidden rooms, passages and secrets. Tickets are now on sale, full price tickets: £8 / Concessions: £6. For Family tickets please contact our Box Office on 0113 2243801.
WINTER FAIRY BRIGGATE 30TH NOVEMBER 12.30, 2.00, 4.00.
This beautiful winter fairy and her crystals will bring a touch of ethereal magic to Briggate this Christmas. Her stunning outfit literally lights up the dark winter evenings as she thrills audiences with her skilful contact juggling.
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Skipton Farmers Market
Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Sports, Health & Wellbeing
Food, Drink & Farmers Markets Briggate Farmers & Craft Market
Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Chippendales Indoor Market
The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.
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
Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Guiseley Farmers Market
The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm
Headingley Farmers Market
Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm
Horsforth Farmers Market
St 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
Otley Farmers Market
Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
IBS Leeds
Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held at the HEART Centre in Headingley. Please email me at matt@letscureibs.com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
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
We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Next social event is on Friday 26th September 2014 at 7.00 pm. Gluten-Free Tasting Evening at COOK North Leeds, 331 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6QD. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
Arthritis Care Halton
Leeds Fencing Club
Bardsey Bowling Club
M.S. Society Leeds and District Branch
Amaranth FC
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 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
COMMANDO FIT
Fitness classes Temple Newsham Park, (house car park), Tues and Thurs at 7pm, Sat 9am. Enquiries 01924 666780
Crossgates Cricket Club.
Austhorpe Lane LS15 8LX Coaching by qualified ECB coaches. New adult & junior members welcome www.crossgatescc.com for further details.
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Beginners/Intermediates/ Advanced. Wheelchair fencing available. www.leedsfencing.co.uk /email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk / club secretary Karen Garvie 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 3782086 Information, support, help and social activities for those affected by M.S 0800 1114324
PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a self-help supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk
St. Theresa's Athletic Club
Meets at John Smeaton Centre, Tuesday's 7pm & Thursdays, 6.30pm outside Brown Cow pub at Whitkirk. All levels of ability are welcome. Beginners especially welcome with new course starting on 3rd April. Details at www.sttheresasac.org.uk
Temple AFC
John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach LS15 8TA. Friendly adult running club. Club nights are Wednesday at 7.15pm Enquiries see: crossgates-harriers.moonfruit.com
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
CROSSGATES SPIN A YARN
The Whitkirk Club
Diabetes UK Support Group
Garforth Rec Bowling Club
Crossgates Harriers
Crossgates Library in the Heritage Room, friendly knitting group. Learn new skills, meet new friends and chat. Refreshments included. Contact 0113 2243328 Tues 1.30 - 2.30 Meets on the 1st Monday of the month, except Bank Holidays when it is the 2nd,at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from 7.00to 9.00p.m. Open to both Type 1 and 2 and parents/carers. Ring 07840686618 for more details.
Selby Rd, LS15 0AA Bowling, Cricket (www.whitkirkcc.org.uk) Football, Tennis, All age groups catered for. Members only, children under 14 must leave by 9.30pm. TV for Sky matches Barley Hill Road, Garforth. LS251AU We have players of all ages and welcome new members to play socially or in any of our 16 league teams. Enquiries: Pam Bacon 01132868907
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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
Harehills Movement and Music Playgroup
Harehills Lane Baptist Church hall (access from Hilton Place), LS8 4HF. Parent run community playgroup invites you to join us on Tuesdays for music and parachute fun and Wednesdays for movement developmental play. 10-11.15am term time. £1 per family including refreshments. Everybody welcome. Enquiries: harehillsplaygroup@gmail.com
Brownies & Rainbows
Scholes Playgroup
Station Road LS15 4BJ (use Nursery entrance on Morwick Grove.) Wednesday mornings (term time only) 9.15am11.15am. 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).
Spanish Playgroup
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Meanwood LS6 4NP. Thursdays 10am1pm, 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
Tiny Dancers
(under 5s) At Temple Newsham and Colton Children's Centre, Colton Primary Site. Every weds 9.45 – 10.45 (termtime) £4 per week. Contact: jmfjune@hotmail.com
Whitkirk Wanderers JFC
The Whitkirk Club, Selby Rd, Leeds LS15 0AA. New players wanted now for our junior teams to strengthen our squads. Check our website www.pitchero.com/clubs/ whitkirkwanderers for more information. Contact Lee on 0793 0397659
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT 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
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
GARFORTH AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
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.
Garforth Methodist Church, Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NW Rehearse once a week on Sundays, 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Friendly 3rd Section Band doing local concerts and competitions. Enquiries: Janet Lymath 0113 2866326
Mini Fun (Stay & Play for up to 2 year olds)
LEEDS FOLK FIDDLE GROUP
Crossgates & Manston Children’s 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.
Performing two plays a year since 1947 at Garforth Miners Welfare Hall. We're always on the lookout for new members. Interested? Get in touch! Contact: Stephanie Selwood - 07709 050110 weekdays after 6.00pm or weekends 10-00 – 8-00pm
GARFORTH BRASS BAND
We are looking for new members in Leeds Folk Fiddle Group, violinists of all ages and abilities, varied repertoire, folk music of all kinds, new members welcome, rehearsals Thursday 7pm at LS2, Newly established Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra, new members welcome, rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45. Junior Violin Group, suitable for children of all ages, meet every Thurs at 5pm, contact 07546 459 409, email leeds.violin@gmail.com
Leeds People’s Choir
Enjoy singing but have not found a choir? Come and join us. We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. Whilst reading music is useful, we also learn songs by ear. Open to anyone we meet every Wednesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Swarthmore Centre in Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http://www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.
Line Dance Class
Newbourne Methodist Hall, Upper Accommodation Road LS9 8JL Every Thursday at 6.30pm. Children & beginners first lesson free
Whitkirk Arts Guild
Whitkirk Church Hall LS15 0AA, Wednesdays from 7.30- 10pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries:0113 225 3919. www.whitkirkartsguild.com
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings
West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 5BE Saturday Mornings during term-time, 10am- 12.30pm. String orchestra for adult learners/returners. The emphasis is on stress-free, non-competitive playing, with tuition offered by some of the finest professionals in the region. Enquiries: yorks.lss@virgin.net or www.ylss.org
GREEN FINGERS Halton in Bloom
If you would like more information on our lively group wanting to make Halton a better place to live please contact Jenny on 0113 8084496 or Alison on 07935 013027 or email haltoninbloom@gmail.com
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
First Tues each month at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd LS16 5JT at 8pm. We have 10 events each year. Friendly evenings with refreshments 50p raffle and white elephant stall. Membership £12 single pa and £18 double pa. Includes all events evenings and free admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show held at The Grammar School at Leeds LS17 - phone Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk
ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES BARDSEY DEBATING AND LITERARY SOCIETY (EST 1937)
Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane LS17 9DG. Fortnightly meetings held Tues 7.30pm, ladies and gentleman are invited to join this extremely friendly society.Varied programme and social events. Enquiries: 0113 286 2581 or 01937 573061
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Colton Village Institute
Meynel Rd, Colton, LS15 9HP Venue hire Available Enquiries: 07757 999639
Crossgates Ladies Probus Club 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
FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE
The Masonic Year starts in September. Freemasons support local charities from local and national funds. We welcome enquiries for membership from all men over 21 (Ladies have their own organisation). So if you would like to know more about helping others in need and perhaps wish to know more about a local lodge please e-mail beaudare@msn.com or visit www.wrprovince.net information. Meetings take place in many areas. There is one near you.
Garforth Historical Society
Church Gardens Community Room, off Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 2BW A varied programme, Friendly crowd, all welcome to join us. Enquiries to secretary 0113 2863524 or garforthhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Garforth Probus Club
Meets at Garforth Working Men's Club, Barley Hill Road, Garforth, LS25 1AU. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month (except August) at 10am for 10.30am. For retired professional/business men. Interesting programme of speakers, forums etc. Contact Brian Fox 0113 286 4692.
Garforth Townswomens Guild
Halliday Court, Off Main Street, Garforth. Meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. New members are welcome to join for speakers, trips, arts & crafts. Enquiries: 0113 2867636
Garforth & District Crime Prevention Panel
Garforth Miners Welfare Hall, Main St, Garforth. Meetings, held every other month. Our aim to assist people in the area prevent crime. Enquiries: 0113 2864660
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
KALEIDOSCOPE
Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and nonprofit making. Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website Kaleidoscope
LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.
National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a range of events throughout the year. From October to March we have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/tea and biscuits. Only £8 per year to join and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:cmsherborne@btopenworld.com
Leeds Current Affairs Discussion Group Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones
St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR Dates:Each Thursday from 2 October – 4 December 2014 (ten sessions)10.30 – 12.30 Fee £90 Keep your brain active and gain in-depth insights into current affairs at home and abroad via 10 weekly briefings and discussions. For more information and booking form contact bill.jones@sky. com or Glynis Sandwith at gmsandwith@ yahoo.co.uk. (07765 641297).
Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club
24 Oxford Drive, Kippax, LS25 7JG Sunday walks geared to public transport. Send SAE for details to Roger Grayson Joint Secretary.
Leeds Magical Association
Church hall of St Johns C of E Church, Harrogate Rd LS17 7BZ Local magic society meeting twice a month. Busy and varied programme. New members welcome. Enquiries: leedsmagicalassociation@gmail.com www.leedsmagic.co.uk
Leeds Probus Club
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.
LEEDS RSPB GROUP
Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildlife-rich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.
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.
Reading Group
Crossgates Library, Farm Rd LS15 7LB 1st 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.
Rotaract
18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome. Details: tony_cleminson@ hotmail.com
ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS
Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org
Royal Artillery Association
Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, A chance to meet with other RA Veterans over a drink and take part in the many outings and visits both socially and military. Membership is open to all three branches of the Armed Services(Navy, Army & Air Force. For further information please contact: Ian Williams. 01924 496587 or email: williams40reg@btinternet.com St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs.
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.
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. Any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time are welcome to join. 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
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Leeds City Council
Arts & Entertainment
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Aerial & Satellite
Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Repairs
Upgrades
Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Fully Insured and Qualified Engineers Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert
CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON 0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 (Engineers based in Barwick in Elmet, Colton, Crossgates, Garforth, Scholes, Thorner & Whitkirk)
Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk
TRIBUTE NIGHT THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER Enjoy a delicious 3 course dinner then be entertained by Wayne Dilks, the UK’s leading George Michael and WHAM! tribute. Followed by classic tunes from our resident DJ.
£41.00 per person, or £80.00 per person with a bed and breakfast stay and use of our excellent Spa facilities. Terms and conditions apply.
For information or to book contact Hannah in the Events Team on 0113 264 1000. 1150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB thorpeparkhotel.com
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Coral Bathrooms
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Building & Joinery Services
S S Joinery, Plumbing & Building Services For a high quality, reliable & professional service in all aspects of home, maintenance, renovations & building work.
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
Phone: Mob 07813 768047 0113 8081762/ 01904 700855 Over 20 Years Experience City & Guilds Tradesmen ● Free Estimates & Advice
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Kitchen/ Bathroom Loft Conversions Extensions Fencing & Decking Bedrooms/ storage
Windows & doors Gutters/ Fascias Wood Floors/ Joinery No Job Too Small All Trades Included
All Work Carried Out From Planning to Completion
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Ringways
Chip & Dent Removal
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Carpet Cleaning
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
0800 97 007 53 Carpets & Flooring
B&SFlooring RUGS CARPETS LAMINATES WOOD FLOORING VINYL FLOORING Expert Fitting on all floors
Richard Sutton
07960 508367 01977 685444
2 Finkle Hill Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6EA
Can’t get to us? Let us come to you! Free sample service and estimating to your home.
www.bandsflooring.co.uk
Charities & Fundraising
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St Gemma’s
9 & 39
Decorators
Covered Classifieds Electrician
A
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Garage Doors
C
GARAGE DOORS
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
All leading makes of garage doors repaired, supplied & installed:
DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL• INDUSTRIAL
REWIRES NICEIC APPROVED FUSEBOARD UPGRADES TESTING & INSPECTING email: info@acelectrical-services.co.uk
Wetherby 01937 573424
EMERGENC Y
REPAIRS
Selby Rd, LS15 0PR
0113 260 4769 or 07775 892 790 www.acelectrical-services.co.uk All work Guaranteed
GARAGE DOORS
All electrical work undertaken Fencing
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Atkinsons Fencing
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2 Rose Croft, East Keswick, Leeds LS17 9HR. Mobile : 07740 801100 Garden & Tree Services
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Urban Earth
FHAB Stay Beautiful
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27
Health & Wellbeing
Florist
Commando Fit
15
The Flower Factor
Leeds Physio Pilates
15
Mirage E Cigarettes
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8
Food & Drink Del Verde
7
Subway
21
Funeral Directors Thomasons Funerals Garage Doors
GARAGE SAME
DOOR DAY
2
REPAIRS
Foot Health Practitioner Corns Mr G.Etherington Dipcfhp,MPSPract,MVR Callus Verrucae Ingrown toenail treatment General Foot health maintenance
0113 2939027 or 07784 762964 Call today for professional service in the comfort of your own home!
7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •
Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted
ALL AREAS COVERED NO CALL OUT CHARGE
www.firstgaragedoors.com
LEEDS
01132 820 410 CALL GARY MOBILE
07860 382 984
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
Home Interiors
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Beyond Interiors
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Tony Richardson Joinery All Domestic Joinery Work Kitchens Floors Skirting Tiling Interior & Exterior Doors Decking Laminates No Job Too Small
Tel Tony on 07962
208482 or 0113 2606299
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Mobile Hairdressing
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Oven Cleaning OvenU
7
Oven & Domestic Cleaning Services
Safety Hygiene Energy Saving
Plumbing & Heating
AJT Plumbing & Heating
SINGLE OVEN, HOB & HOOD CLEAN ONLY £35
Domestic cleaning to the highest standard - packages from £35.00 End of Tenancy Cleans Oven cleaning contact Andy on 07715 425737 or 01132 762151 Domestic cleaning contact Nichola on 07812 795631 or 01132 762151
Find us on
f
E: ovencleaningservices@gmail.com or visit oven-cleaning-services.co.uk
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Leodis
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All Aspects of Plumbing & Heating Service/ Repairs/ Installations Landlord Safety Certificates
07958 658361 Tel 0113 264 0667
Plastering
LS15
ANDY KERRY
PLASTERER ALL ASPECTS OF PLASTERING UNDERTAKEN • Re-skims • Covings • Repairs • Emulsioning • Skim over Artex • Wall Paper & Tile Removing For a free quote
Call Andy: 07899 096893 or 01132 656869
C. Roberts Plastering All plastering work undertaken
٠Reskims ٠Patching ٠Plaster Boarding ٠Walls ٠Ceilings ٠Insurance Work٠Damp Repairs ٠Rendering Quality workmanship at competitive prices
0113 443 3617/ 0797 218 1528
231219
H 0 Plumbing 2
and Heating ltd
Providing you with a reliable, prompt and friendly service on all things Plumbing & Heating All aspects of Plumbing and Heating All Work Fully Insured 12 Month Guarantee on Work Boiler Changes Full Central Heating systems Plumbing Repairs Full Bathroom Installations
SPECIAL OFFER
POWER FLUSH
FR £250
Including Boiler Service
For a free no obligation quote please contact
07971 797 212
All gas work undertaken by bio-green
Covered Classifieds Plumbing & Heating
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Print Services
BOILER DOCTOR
www.boiler-doctor.co.uk
01138 214579
07810 002549 THE SOLUTION TO BOILER & CENTRAL HEATING PROBLEMS Boiler Repair Specialists Boiler Service & System Maintainance Energy Efficient Boiler Upgrades Emergency & General Plumbing Power Flushing Replacement Radiators Vented & Unvented Hot Water Cylinders Established Company Based in Oulton Reliable & Friendly Service Free Estimates - No Call Out Charge email: info@boiler-doctor.co.uk
Property
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Emsley’s
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Property Maintenance
getting to the
of your home
Managing your entire project from start to finish, Shine has helped it’s customers to: designing and installing kitchens and bathrooms creating sensational living spaces adding value to your home providing knowledge and guidance to make your project really special
John Maneely Gas Installation & Servicing Central Heating Installation, repairs & Plumbing
bathrooms
building
kitchens
contact Andy at Shine for your free quote Established 30 Years Landlord Certificates Repairs to All Gas Appliances Worcester Bosch, Baxi and other makes of boilers fitted Gledhow Wood Rd LS8 Tel: 0113 268 6789 Mob: 07836 375121
johnmaneely@hotmail.co.uk
6163
tel: 0113 2877421 or 07976 083477 email: shinepropertyservicesleeds@gmail.com
www.shinepropertyservicesleeds.co.uk Removals
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Solicitors
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Ison Harrison
19
Tuition Kip McGrath
17
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy 2 Clear
11
Elmhurst
WRAP
Leeds Glass
19
Rainbow Windows
Retirement Living Acorn Stairlifts Roofing Services
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UPVC WINDOWS & DOORS Conservatories & Porches. Fascias, Soffits & Guttering: Wetherby 01937 573424
We will beat any genuine quote
WINDOWS 2 Rose Croft, East Keswick, Leeds LS17 9HR. Mobile : 07740 801100
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