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Liz Burton Ivor Hughes

06 food & drink 32 garden guru 34 Fashion, hair & Beauty 38 Property MAtters 58 Advertising Directory

Dawn Kilner Eric Wells

Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of Covered. I’m proud of my Yorkshire roots. Born, raised and living in Leeds. I launched Covered nearly three years ago determined to support the wider community. I use local independent businesses and, both via Covered and personally, support local charities, community groups and non-profit organisations. All our contributors are local. That is why the magazine attends, photographs and reports so many local events first-hand, rather than run second or third-hand press releases – or, even worse, bend them to fit. Covered is printed in Leeds and distributed by a Leeds-based company. People from the local area staff our office. Covered not only supports the local community. It is very much part of it. So, I hope readers and advertisers will share my irritation with the nationwide encroachment of so-called “local” magazines compiled hundreds of miles from the communities they allegedly serve. When did they last visit or spend money in these parts?

Find Sid hiding in one of the adverts in Covered and you could win £100! Simply tell us which advert Sid’s hiding in, along with your name and contact details and we will put all correct entrants into a draw for £100. Closing date 04/10/13. The editor’s decision is final. Send your answers to: Sid the Snake Covered Magazine Butonia House Clayton Wood Close Leeds LS16 6QE

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Next month’s deadline for editorial and advertising is 1 October, though earlier notice is always welcome.

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Until next month

Chris Barnham Editor

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Bar 166 Bar 166 sits neatly on a corner at the top of Horsforth Town Street and provides a tasteful retreat for a friendly drink or a good quality family meal. Owned by the Jones Bar Group, this was the first of their ventures, opening 9 years ago, and providing residents with somewhere modern, but cosy, to wile away the hours. The bar and restaurant are separated by a glass wall and door, which works well and gives the venue a good, bustling vibe whilst retaining an intimate feeling of two different spaces. The bar area is spacious and has a chilled out feeling to it with lots of classic Motown playing, though it can get busy at weekends. Children are welcome too and can eat free with two full paying adults. Colouring books are even provided to keep them occupied whilst you

enjoy a nice glass of wine from the extensive range. There’s also a good choice of beers with continental and British lagers and guest real ales available, as well as a selection of cocktails. And if the weather is kind, you could even venture into the outdoor courtyard. Alex Ingram, leads the culinary team and he trained as commis chef at the venue when it was formerly Stuart’s Wine Bar. He returned in September 2012 as Head Chef and joined Manager, John Crowe, who has worked at Bar 166 since it first opened it’s doors in 2004. The team are constantly reinventing the menu, which they

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“ The team are constantly reinventing the menu, which they describe as French inspired, classic English bistro food. “

The bar area is spacious and has a chilled out feeling to it with lots of classic Motown playing

describe as French inspired, classic English bistro food. Classic, comforting dishes they may be but the key elements here are the use of good quality ingredients and the flair and skill used in the preparation. Some dishes have managed to stay on the menu though and have remained relatively unchanged. The sticky toffee pudding is pretty much the same recipe as 9 years ago and is still as popular today. The lunchtime menu is dominated by sandwiches, wraps and burgers, while the evening menu offers pretty much something for everyone and the meat board has a range of locally sourced produce. There’s also a delicious dessert menu as well as a Sunday Lunch Club. And if you’re thinking of holding a party or event, Bar 166 has a private dining room available upstairs where they cater for drinks only, buffet or sit down meals. The venue runs varying special offers, including the forthcoming Food & Drink Week which will showcase different dishes each night, and it’s a good chance to try out this local gem for yourself. Further details can be found on the website www.bar166.co.uk or on their Facebook and Twitter.

the key elements here are the use of good quality ingredients and the flair and skill used in the preparation.

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90g bacon chicken breast (skinned and boned) 30g buffalo mozzarella 40g chorizo 80g new potatoes red onion, thinly sliced 10g butter large mushroom 100ml white wine stalk rosemary 100ml double cream clove garlic

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2 beaten eggs 190g f lour 175g sugar 190g chopped pitted dates 1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda 30g butter 250ml water 180g brown sugar 275ml double cream 50g butter

Black Pudding Hash Brown

Stuffed Chicken

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Place whole potato in saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil and simmer until skin cracks and softens. Run under cold water so can be handled. Peel off skin and grate potato into bowl, season. Make a ball out of black pudding and press about an inch of grated potato around it, then press into a ring or small tea cup. Dust with flour until covered. Heat butter and fry on all sides until lightly golden then place in oven for 6-8 minutes 200 degrees. Thinly slice bacon and sauté until crisp. Add mustard and stir quickly, add wine to deglaze the pan, reduce by half. Add cream and reduce again until it coats the back of a spoon and season. Heat 2 pints water with 50ml vinegar until boiling furiously. With a whisk make a whirlpool, and drop egg into the centre, reduce heat and cook for 4-6 minutes. To serve, pour sauce into the centre of the plate, hash brown in the middle, egg on top.

Lay chicken flat on a chopping board. Slice centre about 5cm along. Run the knife into the breast until it’s three-quarters of the way through. Stuff sliced chorizo and mozzarella into chicken. Lay out three rashes of bacon onto kitchen foil and roll around the chicken, then roll it tightly in foil. Chill for 2 hours in the fridge. Heat splash of vegetable oil in frying pan, remove chicken from the foil and sear all sides until golden then place in oven 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Boil potatoes until soft, rinse under cold water then slice. Heat a pan on the stove and melt the butter, as it starts to bubble add the sliced potatoes and half onion, season with salt and pepper. Once onions have softened and potatoes start to colour, reduce heat. Heat saucepan with a splash of oil. Add diced mushroom, half onion, garlic and rosemary and sauté. When onions start to colour toss in the white wine, reduce to syrup, then add cream and reduce to desired consistency. Season. Place potatoes in centre of plate and slice over the chicken, top with sauce.

Place dates and water into saucepan and bring to boil. Stir in bicarbonate and reduce heat to simmer until the dates are soft and water absorbed. Beat together sugar and butter, pour in eggs and dates, mix until smooth. Add flour and mix thoroughly. Line a deep baking tray with greaseproof paper and pour in mix. Bake for 25-30mins at 170 degrees. Use a knife to check fully cooked. Heat pan and melt butter, stir in sugar (won’t fully dissolve) As it starts to boil, stir in cream and boil again. Cut out the sticky pudding, pour over hot sauce and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Local Food

Ingredients: Buy Local & Seasonal In season this month are Oysters – of course you won’t find any caught locally but it’s well worth a trip to a fish market to take advantage of the first harvest. If you haven’t tried them before then take the plunge and give them a go. Careful when opening them though or you’ll end up with a hand full of cuts. Worse still, you’ll lose all that lovely juice. Closer to home you’ll find grouse, lamb, partridge and wild duck in season. Venison too is still fair game – take advantage now, rather than settling for packaged

steaks that have travelled from New Zealand – which couldn’t be any less local. The last of the season’s apricots, nectarines, spring onions and tomatoes will now be ready for picking, make the most of them if you can find them on the shelves. As we move inevitably into Autumn, we’ll start to see pumpkin, squash and beetroot at it’s best – just in time for those warming stews! If you’re looking for quality ingredients pop along to your local farm shop or farmers’ market. You’ll find the produce will have traveled less and will taste all the better for it. What’s more, you’ll get plenty of genuine good service, value and advice from independent traders who have a passion for produce, not for profit.

FARMERS MARKETS Horsforth Farmers Market

1st Saturday of every month. 9am-12:30pm St Margaret's Primary, Town Street, Horsforth. LS18 5BL. www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Bramhope Farmers Market 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane Bramhope LS16 9AZ

Otley Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm Market Square, Otley. LS21 3AQ

Kirkstall Deli Market

Last Saturday of every month 12pm-3pm Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH.

Briggate Farmers & Craft Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am16.00pm. Briggate, Leeds City Centre

3rd Saturday of every month 9.30am-12.30pm Around the Oakwood clock (At the junction of Roundhay Road / Oakwood Lane / Prince's Avenue / Wetherby Road)

Headingley Farmers Market

Guiseley Farmers Market

2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm Rose Garden, North Lane. LS6 3JJ

Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm The Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB

Inaugural Market on 21st July 2013 then every third Sunday of the month thereafter. 9am-1.30pm The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley .LS20 8BH

Grassington Farmers Market

3rd Sunday of every Month Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire. BD23 5LB

FARM SHOPS Crag House Farm

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Elmsley’s Farm Shop

Tomlinson’s Farm Shop

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Greenside Farm, Warm Lane, Yeadon, LS19 7DW TEL: 0113 250 3060

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12 Animal Matters

Cool Canines and Fabulous Felines!

or cramming clothes on your feline is a big nono, as it’ll disorientate them. But why not go for customising their collar with a beautiful little bow or ribbon? Much like bandanas for dogs, these can often be bought already attached to the collar, so there’s no fuss for you or your puss!

Love your precious pooch or pretty little kitty? Think they’re just the cutest? Well, why not show off just how adorable they can be? There are hundreds of accessories and clothing on the market that will not only perk up your pets’ appearance but also provide helpful benefits, such as keeping them warm or improving temperament! We’ve covered a few accessories/clothes that we think would look simply stunning on your pets!

Bandana for your buddy!

Cool, casual, and comes right with a collar – this little accessory looks great on any breed of dog. It adds style to an otherwise boring collar and provides personality to your pooch’s look without any tantrums being thrown to get it off – they’ll barely even notice you added anything!

Ribbons for kittens

Let’s face it, there’s little else you’ll manage to get on your cat without them having a literal hissy fit. With their delicate frame, over-accessorising

Sweaters for the small ones

Particularly for short-cropped fur and small breeds of dogs (such as Chihuahuas, Greyhounds, and a lot of Terrier and Pinscher breeds), providing them with that extra bit of warmth during the cold seasons is a necessity. The special little guys need extra love and care to keep them happy and healthy all year 'round!

Calming coats for canines

ThunderShirts are specialised coats designed for helping dogs with numerous types of anxieties, such as fear of thunder, separation issues, and anti-social problems. The ThunderShirt applies gentle pressure to your dog which creates a constant calming effect – a great way to treat nervousness without the use of medication or extensive training; even veterinarians vote it as the most effective way to counteract these issues! You can get all sorts of designs and patterns (even your pet’s name!) on this snazzy and incredibly beneficial coat!

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Whether it's because of health issues, because it's a recently-adopted rescue dog, or your pup just doesn't like being approached, some dogs need space. YellowDogUK is a fantastic project dedicated to raising awareness of this - it encourages owners to attach some yellow accessory to their dog, letting other walkers know that they should keep their distance. YellowDogUK has a whole array of specialised yellow-wear for dogs, perfect for clearly indicating your dog needs a bit of room. Visit www.yellowdoguk.co.uk for professional information, testimonials, and the shop for specialised items!

Animal Matters

Animal Magic at Thackray Medical Museum Visitors to Thackray Medical Museum will be able to meet a PAT (Pets As Therapy) Dog, a Hearing Dog or a Guide Dog, as well as taking part in animal crafts. Animal Magic takes place at the museum on 21 and 28 September between 10am and 3pm and activities are free with museum admission. This will be a chance for visitors to meet these remarkable animals and find out more about how the dogs are trained and the respective charities and their work. Liz Egan, Acting Learning and Outreach Manager told Covered: “Animals have been used for a long time to help people with a visual or hearing impairment or to visit people in care homes. This will be a chance, especially for children, to understand the work of these wonderful animals and I am really looking forward to meeting them”. The Thackray Medical Museum, based in Leeds is a completely unique visitor attraction. Formerly the

Leeds Union Workhouse, the museum is now one of the UK’s largest medical museums. With nine interactive galleries, the fascinating exhibitions tell a story that affects us all. The museum runs a year round programme of family activities and events with a different theme every month. Activities take place Monday to Friday during school holidays and every Saturday during term time. For information on the visiting dogs, specific times and more information about the museum visit: www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

14 Local Matters

Adel Horticultural Society – a Hard Act to Follow Adel Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show had a hard act to follow this year. Ironically, that act was their very own. A fortnight earlier they had won the prize for best stand at Leeds Horticultural Show. As elsewhere on the day, the August Bank Holiday weekend weather could not have been any kinder. Sunny, warm and dry. Kind for the plants too – no excessively wilting sunshine nor any dehydrating winds. Pictured are Beryl Chadwick who, with her homemade produce, amassed more points on the day than any other competitor. She’s the one wielding the trophy and a prizewinning chocolate cake. And four competitors and volunteers, fundraising for forthcoming events by selling excess produce. Then there are the three top prize winners in the flower arrangement class, all entries were to reflect the oncoming of autumn. Perhaps the most optimistic entry on the day was for “Heaviest Truss of Tomatoes”. Heaviest - yes. Edible - not recently (take a close look).

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16 Local Matters

Leeds Trinity University forms new Executive Team Leeds Trinity University has appointed two new members to its Executive Team, who will help to realise an ambitious new vision and strategic plan for the University. Professor Ray Lloyd joins the University as the Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic, and Howard Nelson joins as Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary.

Howard Nelson will take specific responsibility for the leadership, strategic development and successful delivery of Leeds Trinity University’s corporate services, business and infrastructure functions, as well as acting as Clerk to the Board of Governors. Their appointments follow a year of great change for Leeds Trinity University. In January 2013 the University welcomed Professor Margaret House as its new Vice-Chancellor in January 2013, which was closely followed by the announcement that renowned sports journalist Gabby Logan would become the University’s first Chancellor. Gabby was officially installed at a ceremony in June. Professor Lloyd and Howard Nelson join the University for the new academic year at a pivotal point in its development, as it launches an ambitious new vision and strategic plan. This plan will build on the University’s current strengths of teaching excellence and the employability of its graduates, whilst refocusing its approach to increase the University’s international activity, further enhance its postgraduate taught portfolio, and broaden its

research base with the view of achieving Research Degree Awarding Powers.

High satisfaction among Trinity University's students

Leeds

Student satisfaction has remained high according to the latest results from the National Student Survey, with around one fifth of the University’s undergraduate courses receiving 100% overall satisfaction from recent graduates. Overall satisfaction with the University as a whole on the part of Leeds Trinity graduates has also stayed high at 86%, and there have been rises in satisfaction scores for nearly half of the core questions in the survey.

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There is much to be proud of in this latest release of NSS results. The high satisfaction levels of our students are a great addition to a very successful 2012/13 academic year for Leeds Trinity, which included our award of full University status in December 2012. - Professor Margaret House Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University

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Professor Lloyd will take specific responsibility for the strategic development and delivery of a successful academic and research portfolio, the delivery of a distinctive student experience for Leeds Trinity students and responsibility for quality enhancement and standards.

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18 Local Matters

Stagecoach Showcase

Ken Devison, Principal of the Morley and Horsforth groups told Covered: “When you walk Stagecoach Theatre Arts took over Leeds Town out on that stage and all you can see are faces, right up to the back of the balcony it can definitely Hall during the summer for a showcase event. be a bit scary. The kids were really well rehearsed Over 200 students from six different schools in and even the younger ones didn’t show any nerves. Horsforth, Roundhay, Keighley and Morley converged They were really up for it! It was a great night, for a great night of Musical Theatre, performed to an and performing in such a beautiful building is something they’ll remember”. enthusiastic audience of family and friends.

Rawdon Conservatives Say Goodbye to Steward Last month Rawdon and Guiseley Conservative Club held a farewell party in honour of retiring steward Vic Thompson, leaving after nineteen years’ service. Chairman Brian Hall is pictured presenting Vic with an engraved tankard and cheque in appreciation. They are flanked by Club Secretary Jenny Miller and Pauline Dixon. Vic has retired to Yeadon and is looking forward to enjoying more foreign holidays where he can bask in the sun. Vic’s replacement is Fiona Russell, from Cookridge, who is being joined and supported by husband Rob and their family.

If you don’t know anyone to sign you in on the Wishing to give Vic a special send off, the club evening, then why not think about joining? booked live cabaret singer Sasha, from Barnsley Under £20 for the year with real ales for as little - Barnsley has a very strong tradition of live club as £2.50 a pint. entertainment and Sasha certainly wasn’t shy while belting out classics like Life is a Cabaret and All That Jazz. The popularity of live entertainment on the evening has encouraged the club to commit to more of the same on as many Saturdays as they can. Do you have a social club you’d like mentioning? Forthcoming acts include Roy Thomas (28 Sept), It’s only three months to Christmas… and Sam Reece (26 Oct).

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Poppies – 10 Years On It has taken 10 years for Poppies to grow from a standing start –an empty office, no staff, no clients – to the bustling, dedicated operation in place now. Boasting a portfolio of clients all over North West Leeds, some of whom have been with them for a nearly a decade, the dedicated Poppies team clean their homes week in, week out. “We often know their homes with as much care and familiarity as we know our own.” Franchisee Wendy James told Covered. “Sometimes it is a short term issue, to help them through a crisis, illness or injury; sometimes a busy family, or maybe a home beautiful and big enough to need a lot of careful upkeep.” Poppies has built a team of dedicated staff, whose work team of people doing their utmost to help our many must fit around their own family lives, but still spend clients who rely on us.” their working day making sure that every client gets the To thank everyone who has been a part of their high level of service they expect and deserve. success, Poppies clients old and new, and staff Wendy told us: “Like any business, there have been present and past are invited to the Horsforth offices tough times, trials and tribulations: difficult clients, on Friday 27th September. There will be coffee and staffing problems and many, many funny stories. cake, and a lot of red balloons! If you’d like to help The overall picture, from the minute we opened the them celebrate, pop in to Poppies on Broadway, doors in September 2003, has been one of a fantastic Horsforth or call: 0113 281 8191

Horsforth Town Council

of working towards a Neighbourhood plan. This plan will, within national and local guidelines, allow Horsforth to have a greater say in any future planning proposals for the township. The plan will provide future developers with an outline of where and how new areas can be developed for homes, shops and business premises, and will allow the local community to have their say on how those schemes can be developed.

The Council hopes everyone enjoyed a happy and relaxing summer. Many thanks to everyone involved in the recent Brownlee-Stone Sports Day, from the sponsors, organisers and volunteers on the day, to everyone who came along. The Council hopes that such events become a regular The Public Safety Committee continues to part fund part of our summer activities. PCSOs and to consider the issue of Cold Calling. Members monitor the deployment of the radar gun A date for your diary! and of SID, as well as hearing from Pub Watch and other organisations. The Council thanks the The Community & Environment Committee is PCSOs for their dedicated work in Horsforth. Co holding a networking event on Saturday October operation on the streets is vital to maintain the safety 5th between 5pm & 7pm at St Margaret’s and security of Horsforth. If you have any useful Pastoral Centre. The event is open to everyone to information, please pass it on either to the police or come along to meet the voluntary organisations, contact your local councillor. businesses, Police, councillors and other interested groups, to exchange information and ideas to the benefit of Horsforth. Jude Arbuckle Chair The Planning & Licensing Committee is in the middle Horsforth Town Council

Local Matters

Ring a Ring o’ Ring Road? Or so the old nursery rhyme almost goes. The game was round Leeds Ring Road when, at the end of July, illegal traveller encampments were evicted from two sites in Adel. One was owned by Leeds CC and the other by Leeds Metropolitan University. Separate court orders were obtained on separate days – though the evictions were timed both for the morning of Friday 26 July. Afterward Leeds CC issued the following statement; “The Travellers have all vacated. They had previously said they intended to leave Leeds. We have had no reports of further encampments, so it looks like this is the case. We have asked for a site clean to be carried out.” LCC was clearly unaware at the time of the continued traveller occupation on a site in West Park – which had itself been the subject of much attention a couple of weeks earlier. Then, Helen Jones, chief executive officer of Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange, had been quoted as saying “We warned that the injunctions [earlier, elsewhere in Leeds] would be useless, because all they do is antagonise people and they’re fairly useless for anybody else who’s not named on them in the first place. I imagine that Leeds City Council have learned from the experience.” Wishful thinking.

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First West Park. Then two additional sites in Adel. Then another in Chapel Allerton (here one of the twenty vehicles at the time). When might Leeds CC be in a position to deliver the prompt and robust action expected by the Home Office?

Councillor Barry Anderson (Adel) had kept all interested parties fully informed during the eviction process – or at least as informed as LCC had been keeping him. Not only did his understanding that West Park be cleared on the same day fail to materialise, within a week another 20-vehicle site had popped up on the Chapel Allerton verge of Leeds Ring Road. Another headache for neighbours, local services and, to be fair, for the travellers themselves. It was in the middle of all this that Home Office Minister Eric Pickles urged local authorities to take prompt and robust action against unauthorised traveller sites, using existing legislation. Covered, being monthly, can’t report new events and developments on a day-to-day basis. We have nonetheless written to Leeds CC asking them when the necessary preventive or immediately responsive measures are likely to be in place.

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Fifty youngsters were put through their paces in Priesthorpe’s gym by Leeds Rhinos coaching staff.

Rhinos on the Loose in Calverley Leeds Rugby Foundation is a cooperative community venture between the two codes - Leeds Rhinos (Rugby League) and Leeds Carnegie (Rugby Union). With the two codes chasing a similarly shaped ball, you have to wonder why there aren’t more initiatives around. But, although there has been talk about Wigan Warriors forming a similar collaboration with Sale Sharks, LRF is still the only of its kind in the whole world. During the school holidays, throughout north Leeds and beyond, LRF held a range of one day seminars and weeklong events in schools and sports clubs. Not only for the two codes of rugby, but also other activities as diverse as dance and cheerleading – with the potential of joining the Rhinostones, of course. Covered dropped in on one such weeklong event at Priesthorpe High School, which is also a Specialist Sports College. There, around twenty youngsters were majoring as majorettes with thirty more being put through a routine of league tactics and training. Leeds Rugby Foundation is a charitable trust committed to delivering the three core values of Sport, Health and Education among the community, especially to schools and junior clubs - leedsrugbyfoundation.org

Ryan Bailey and Brett Delaney were just two of the Rhinos stars that dropped in to lead training sessions – and sign autographs

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Piano Recital by Leeds professional Julian Cima

7.30 on Sunday 6th October. Rawdon Quaker Meeting, Quakers Lane, Rawdon LS19 6HU Admission is free, with a collection for Amnesty International. Further information from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) or Diane Exley (0113 2502051).

A performance of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood

By actors from Theatre of the Dales and Trio Literati 7.30 on Saturday 19 October. Rawdon Quaker Meeting, Quakers Lane, Rawdon LS19 6HU Admission is free, with a collection for Amnesty International. Further information from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) or Diane Exley (0113 2502051).

Family History

Saturday 28th September from 2 pm untill 3 45 pm Research meeting at Horsforth Museum on the ground floor. £2 per session including refreshments.

Horsforth Historical Society

Tuesday October 15th 7:30pm Meeting in the Stable block behind the Museum Talk presented by Peter Rix: "Barnes Wallace" the Yorkshire connection and beyond. Entry £2 including refreshments.

Coffee Morning

October 28th 10am until noon Horsforth Museum , Town Street, Horsforth Home made food and good company.

Wedding Fair

Sunday 22nd September 11.00am – 3.30pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS Admission: Free Fashion Shows: 12noon & 2.00pm

Wedding Fair

Sunday 29th September 11.30-3pm Admission: Free The Leeds Mercure Parkway Hotel, Otley Road LS16 8AG

Autumn Plant Sale In aid of Church funds

Friday 11th October 9.30 am to 6.30 pm and Saturday 12th October 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9AA Wallflowers, Pansies, Violas and a selection of Alpines, Perennials, Winter pots and Hanging Baskets.

Pet Service

Sunday 13 October, 2.00pm Rawdon Parish Church St Peter Town Street, Rawdon LS19 6QL. Please join us for a Pet Service. All welcome (with or without pets). Companion animals welcomed into church for a blessing within the Service. Remembered in prayer will be animals suffering commercial and social exploitation. Also guide dogs, hearing dogs etc.

Organ Recital by Simon Lindley, Master of the Music Leeds Minster, and Leeds City Organist

Wednesday 23rd October 7.30. p.m. Grove Methodist Church, Town Street Horsforth Advance tickets £6 from Church members or from Chris Seller 21A West End Lane Horsforth LS18 5 JP, enclosing payment and SAE, or at the door at £7. Accompanied children free. Further info: 0113 2582662

MUSIC AT GROVE METHODIST CHURCH HORSFORTH

Saturday 7th December 7.30 p.m. Grove Methodist Church, Town Street Horsforth The Wesley Singers present "A Christmas Celebration" in words and music. Mince pies at the interval! Admission £7 or buy in advance for £5 from Chris Seller 21a West End Lane Horsforth LS 18 5JP enclosing s.a.e. and payment. Accompanied children admitted free.

The Great Northern (not just!) Lace Fair

19th October 10am – 4pm Civic Hall, Pudsey LS28 5TA Details: www.churchmeadowcrafts.com or call: 01606 594200 Tickets on the door £3.50

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Saturday 16th November, 10.00am - 1.00pm Grove Methodist Church Community Centre, New Street Horsforth Start your Christmas shopping early! Stalls include: Christmas necessities, hand made wooden crafts, toys, books and fashion accessories. Lucky jars, bric a brac, pickles & preserves. For those who like to take a chance, there will be lucky dip and a raffle, plus tombola . Santa will be in his grotto attended by a fairy and a pixie! Mulled wine and mince pies + face painting for the young and young at heart.

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Wednesdays 7:45pm from September to May Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley A small friendly camera club with a varied programmme of talks and competitions new members are always welcome. For further information please visit: www. aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

Chippendale’s Indoor Market

09:00am - 3:00pm every last Sunday of the month The Old Grammar School , Manor Square, Otley LS21 3AY Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery on the last Sunday of each month. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.

Cookridge Camera Club Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER Enquiries: 0113 2166009

Stuart Andrew mp Parliament has just returned from summer recess and though some Members use the summer to have a holiday or spend time with their families, I prefer to be in my constituency where I can attend as many of the great events as possible and also use my time concentrating on issues that really matter to my constituents.

Horsforth Photographic Club

Every Wednesday at 7pm The Stable Block behind the Horsforth Musuem. New members very welcome Please ring 0113 2589149 for any further details or e-mail rjoyful@yahoo.com.

Storytime

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Local History Group Last Thursday of the month, 10:30 onwards Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF All welcome Enquiries: 0113 247 7621

Knit and Natter

Every Friday morning at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School , Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX Enquiries: 0113 336 8188 Holt Park Library Writers’ Group 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2-3.30pm Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX Enquiries: 0113 336 8188

2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF All welcome Enquiries: 0113 247 7621

in Pudsey were the two homes in my constituency that Leeds City Council had earmarked for possible closure. The families and residents of both of these homes organised campaigns against closures. I attended many meetings with concerned family members and residents and wrote to the council on their behalf and joined them in a demonstration. All of them worked incredibly hard to try to save their homes, their efforts were amazing and they should be congratulated on their fight to make their voices heard. The recommendations, at time of writing, from Leeds City Council to the Executive Board are that, whilst Manorfield House does not face immediate closure, Musgrave Court is to be closed.

I am deeply concerned for the residents of Musgrave Court and those who will need this specialised One big issue, which I have been involved in for dementia care in the future, as there are simply not many months that reached a peak of intensity over any viable alternatives in the area that provide the the summer, was that of care and nursing home same level of care. Receiving the proper care and closures for the elderly. treatment for dementia is essential and the staff at Musgrave Court excel at this, which is why the Manorfield House in Horsforth and Musgrave Court decision to close the home is the wrong one.

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Packing a Healthy Lunchbox With the kids back to school, recent reports show the food typically eaten in lunchboxes provide too much fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt. Education Leeds have set standards for packed lunches, based on the national School Food Trust Policy which recommends a healthy packed lunch providing a variety of nutrients from four food groups with a drink;

Starchy Foods

Starchy foods such as bread, potato, pasta couscous, rice or yam provide energy, fibre and minerals. Provide different types of bread, such as pitta bread, wraps, chapattis or bread rolls and try to keep the use of butter or margarine to a minimum. Contrary to the fifth of Scots who recently thought it did jam certainly does not count as one of the five a day and with a 60% sugar content is not recommended as a filling.

Meat and Alternatives

Add some protein such as meat, fish, eggs, beans or pulses to build muscles and provide minerals.

Try to use healthier options such as lean meats such as chicken, turkey or ham, or for cheese opt for soft cheese, edam or cottage cheese. Guidelines also recommend including oily fish such as pilchards or sardines at least once every 3 weeks. Vegetarian options could include a small tupperware contain with some dahl or a bean salad. Quiches are recommend but meat products such as sausage rolls or pastries should only be included on occasion. Watch out too as although nuts are an excellent source of protein, some schools do not allow them due to allergy guidelines.

Milk and Dairy Foods

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended that you include a dairy product or dairy alternative such as fromage frais or tzatziki.

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Drinking yogurts such as Actimel can make for a great ‘treat’ within a pack-up.

Fruit and vegetables

Aim to include at least one portion of fruit and one portion of vegetables. Dried fruit such as apricots, raisins or figs can make for a good alternative to fresh fruit. Finger foods such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot or celery sticks are good, especially with a dip such as houmous.

less obvious examples of things to avoid are cereal bars or juice drinks other than ‘pure’ juice drinks. Breadsticks are a good alternative to biscuits whilst, a small bunch of grapes can help with that craving for something sweet. For more suggestions on a healthy packed lunch visit www.healthylunch.org.uk or try one of the local healthy food stores. Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk

Drink

Many schools will now only allow water to be brought in, but if you are allowed a mini carton of pure fruit juice can make for a good alternative. If you have to supply the water, invest in a good quality drinking bottle so as you can refill it.

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Give Nails Unless you’re fortunate enough to have a team of domestic staff at your disposal, or you live in a hotel, your hands and nails will take a daily battering just from everyday life. Washing up, cleaning, gardening, DIY and regular use of chemical products will all take their toll. It’s inevitable that your hands will age but you can take steps to keep them looking good. Here are Covered’s top tips for healthy hands and nails: 1

Keep them moist!

Dry hands don’t look or feel good and if you don’t replace moisture lost in the daily grind you’re heading for trouble. It’s the same for your nails. Choose a moisturising product with sun protection and Retinol, which has antiaging properties. Make sure cuticles and nails get a good lathering, especially if you suffer from brittle nails. 2

Eat smart!

Vitamins A, E, C and B12 are included in many hand care products, and with good reason. These vitamins are essential for rebuilding skin tissue and keeping nails (and hair) super-strong. Supplements are available off the shelf but the best way to ensure you get all the vitamins needed is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.

Strengthen & Protect!

There are strengtheners that you paint on that can toughen talons but they should be used in addition to good nail care, not instead of. Rub in olive oil or petroleum jelly to help strengthen nails and cuticles. Although not always practical, wearing gloves whilst doing chores is the best way to protect your digits.

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Trim & File – don’t bite!

You should follow the natural curve of your fingers when trimming nails, rounded tips look far more elegant than severe square tips anyway. Use a fine textured nail file and move it in one direction only to help prevent splitting. If you do split a nail then don’t bite – trim and file. Biting may damage the nail bed and you may end up with a bacterial or fungal infection. As always, the best advice will be found by visiting your local independent salon or calling in a professional who offers home visits.

36 Readers’ Letters

Readers’ Let ters Star Let ter Dear Editor, I read with interest your article submitted by Adel Neighbourhood Forum in last month’s Covered and would like to reply:

5. Suburbs must avoid becoming repositories of ignorance, cramped in outlook, fearful, dull and backward-looking: tribalism is a pathology that demeans the tribe as well as its victims. Let’s abandon the sociopathic cult of nimby victimhood and welcome a future of change, new neighbours and social justice. Mr M. McManus, Adel (Address Supplied)

Five reasons for saying no to nimbies: 1. The brownfield solution is a myth. There is a chasmic gulf between nimbies’ image of brownfield as worthy land fallen into desuetude and the reality of former factories, derelict and contaminated, in run-down parts of city. Ever wondered why a hand car-wash has sprung up on your ex-petrol station? A relatively nice brownfield site but too expensive to clean up. Where it is done and planning applied for, guess what? Nimbies object to that too. 2. Our green spaces are safe. More than 90% of Britain’s land is green now and the tiny additional percentage needed can be diminished by greenfield swaps: for every green acre built on, a brown acre is cleared and planted with forest trees creating green lungs where they are most needed. Developers can be made to share the cost of creating sublime, mini-forests on abandoned and unattractive sites. 3. Infrastructure will not be over-loaded. Schools can expand, traffic managed – look how superbly the Leeds Loop works – and innovative public transport can be designed. How about an elevated light rail linking city centre to outskirts? Other countries have had them for years. 4. Housing is not just about buildings, it’s about people. My lovely house, built on what was once a field of course, is okay – building yours there is not: there’s a word for such conduct: ‘selfishness’, never mind nimbyism. Don’t we teach our children not to behave like that?

editor’s note I hope you will welcome the return of our readers’ letters page. Send me your letters on any subject relevant to the area. What improvements would you make to the area if you were able? What issues would you like your local councillors to raise? Any funny stories or fond memories you’d like to share? Please keep letters concise (225 words max). We’ll print the best and the winner of the Star Letter will receive £10! Send your letters to: The Editor, Covered Magazine, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close, Leeds, LS16 6QE or email: chris@covered-magazine.net

Dear Covered, We’d like to spark some debate on your pages, regarding the results of a recent questionnaire on housing site allocations undertaken by Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum (ANF). Aireborough is full; that was the overwhelming response from the questionnaire to Leeds City Council’s plans for 2,300 more houses in Aireborough. This categorical message is now with Leeds Planning Department, along with many individual letters from concerned and angry residents. Leeds City Council ran its site allocations consultation, for housing, employment, retail and green space, from 3rd June - 29th July 2013. They held a number of drop-in sessions around Leeds and

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put information in local libraries; but no sessions were planned in Aireborough. So, local councillors for Guiseley & Rawdon, and Otley & Yeadon wards asked the ANF to help alert residents to the consultation, and agreed to fund the questionnaire; which was printed and distributed by Covered. A similar questionnaire was used in Horsforth and Rawdon for ready comparison. The alert did the trick; over 700 responses were returned, and a number of action groups set up to spread the message, including ones in Nether Yeadon, Banksfield, and Ings Lane. Local councilors were deluged with emails and comments, and are now in no doubt about resident’s views on Leeds housing plans for Aireborough, especially in comparison to minimal employment development plans. Seldom in research, is such a unanimous response seen, and the many detailed comments people took the trouble to write have been helpful – even the passionately ‘abusive’ ones scrawled across the page !! Broadly, the comments made three major points,

A full report on the ANF’s response to the Leeds Site Allocations, plus responses from both local MP’s, ward Councillors, and other local groups including Rawdon Parish Council, can be found at www.aireboroughnf.com What we would like to know from your readers, is their reaction to this response. Jennifer Kirkby, Acting Programme Manager, ANF. September 2013

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Snug pillows, plush rugs, wrap up in warm blankets.

Little additions to your interior, such as fluffy throw pillows appropriately coloured and patterned for the season, can be enough to perk up your decor. You could throw down a couple of area rugs here and there with warm colours and intricate patterns to make your home feel that extra bit cosy (especially if you have hard-wood floors, your feet will feel fabulous on plush rugs!). And let's not forget the cold, early nights - wrap up in some stylish blankets rather than rack up a ridiculous heating bill, while subtly adding style to your seating area!

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Horsforth Arts Society Autumn Exhibition As we move into Autumn the weather will, inevitably, become dull and cold, so why not brighten up your day with a visit to the Horsforth Arts Society’s Autumn Exhibition? The exhibition is mainly original framed paintings of a variety of mediums, but other artwork is also on display, including printing, photographs and woodcarvings. Most items are for sale. Don Wade, Society Chairman, is pleased to announce that the standard of work this year is very high and there is a great variety on display. The Exhibition opens 10 am on Saturday 19 October

BRASSNECK THEATRE PREMIERES WORLDWIDE MUSICAL PHENOMENON AVENUE Q What do you do with a BA in English? Well, if your name is Princeton and you’re looking for your ‘purpose’ in life, you’ll find a cheap place to live and with new friends, Brian, Christmas Eve, Rod, Nicky, Gary, Trekkie and especially KateMonster, the search for that purpose is on. Like many young hopefuls straight from university, Princeton soon discovers that relationships, job seeking and even prejudice may turn out differently to how he imagined but that they often have a funny side. With songs such as ‘It sucks to be me’, ‘If you were gay’ and the memorable, ‘It’s a fine, fine line’, Princeton realises that the most important thing in life is his friends – even if they are slightly off-the-wall puppets! BrassNeck Theatre is thrilled to be the first company in the area invited to bring this innovative piece of cult musical theatre to its audiences. Avenue Q follows hot on the heels of BrassNeck’s recent sell out performances of ‘Whistle down the Wind’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, Calendar Girls’ and ‘The Full Monty’. Booking is well under way for this fabulous production which has a Parental Guidance label. Avenue Q runs from 12-16 November, 7.30pm at Yeadon Town Hall. Doors open at 7pm. Book Online at: www.brassnecktheatre.com, by email: boxoffice@brassnecktheatre.com or call the box office on: 0113 2505011

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AIRPORT NOISE I continue to receive complaints about increased noise levels from the airport. On contacting the relevant manager I was advised as follows: “There has been no changes in the types of aircraft operating at [the] Airport, therefore, it is likely that the weather conditions have had an impact on perceived noise levels. Air pressure, wind direction and cloud base can all have an influence on perceived noise levels. Whilst there is only one runway strip, aircraft can take-off/land on either end of the runway. The runway used depends on weather conditions as well as operational reasons. Our preferential runway is 32 (towards Menston/ Burley) and therefore aircraft depart on this runway approximately 60-70% of the time. On occasions, runway 14 (towards Horsforth) will need to be used. We are currently operating in compliance with all our noise restrictions/procedures.” I also received information from the Council, which stated, “We monitor aircraft noise at various locations around the airport. As part of the planning approval for the extension of the runway, a ‘permanent’ noise monitoring system has been installed. The system has 4 monitoring locations and is used to check the maximum noise levels of individual aircraft using the airport comply with the Target Noise Levels. The Council has direct access to the ‘raw’ data from the noise monitoring terminals. We also carry out ‘mobile’ monitoring around the boundary of the 1994 Noise Insulation Scheme as well as longer term ad-hoc measurements. We have not seen any significant changes in noise levels suggesting that there has been very little change in the flight profiles of aircraft operating at the airport.” If you have any views or comments let me know. Cllr. Barry Anderson Adel & Wharfedale Ward www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

editor’s note In the last issue we chastised LBA’s failure to mark clear directions to the two-hour free drop-off and pickup area. As some readers have correctly observed, we could have been more helpful by spelling out whereit is. Apologies for that. Well, passing the main entrance on the right, it is further down on the right. Enter the area signed for long-term parking and buses/coaches and you will find various filters indicating directions for two-hour free parking.

Adel Neighbourhood Forum Public Open Day Following a successful Open Day in April 2013 when a number of important issues were identified, Adel Neighbourhood Forum (ANF) has announced details of a second open day. Feedback provided to ANF so far has concentrated on the importance of a range of housing options and the services/facilities available locally including education, health, green space and the environment, heritage, transport, local businesses and leisure facilities. There will be a chance for people to discuss these issues in detail with Members of the Forum including Councillor Barry Anderson. Major concerns have been expressed that local services are already working to capacity and that these may be stretched to breaking point when new developments take place. The forum also seeks views through a straightforward questionnaire on which things are valued and those which require change. Of particular significance will be the information obtained on housing needs which will inform future priorities. The Adel Neighbourhood Forum has been set up to give a renewed sense of ownership to the Adel Community and ensure that local people have a strong influence on the future of our area. Everyone is welcome to attend the next event on Saturday, 12th October from 10.00am until 4.00pm at Adel St John Church of England, Primary School, Long Causeway, Leeds LS16 8EX. Drop in to suit your time commitments, bring the family and learn about the latest news on land developments and research findings. For further information, please contact; Ian Bond on bondster@btopenworld.com or Nick Brown on nick.brown@2B-architecture.com www.adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk

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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham investigates financial issues that might affect the residents of this area. The economy seems to be slowly recovering, so is this a good time to invest?

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The answer to this question is complicated, but also in other ways really quite simple. In all the time since the crash of late 2008 there have been numerous commentators warning of impending collapse, and urging potential investors to either hold back or to transfer into something considered “safe” such as property or gold. Were they right? Well property has continued to stagnate (except for highly speculative London houses) and gold has fallen by 17% so far this year, compared to growth in the FTSE 250 since January of 20% at the time of writing. The growth hasn’t been smooth, but then it never is. So is now the time to invest? The key is to ignore the commentators, because they are as often wrong as they are right. Even professional advisors don’t know for sure what will happen, though they do know that taking on some risk tends to pay off over time, with shares having historically outperformed pretty much everything else over most five year periods. The best ones are often those who know what they don’t know, and diversify portfolios accordingly. Good advisors understand that investments don’t exist in a vacuum. You are investing for a reason, as a savings plan for growth, for income, maybe just to keep ahead of inflation. There may be tax and liquidity questions, a specific goal or something more general. It is your circumstances that are key, not the views of journalists eager to make their name.

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The children’s races were as popular as ever

Brownlee Stone Family Sports Day in Horsforth Hall Park Last month saw the inaugural Brownlee Stone Family Sports Day in Hall Park. And, no, it wasn’t merely a rebranding of events from years gone by. In lending their names to the Brownlee Stone Centre on Town Street (attended and reported by Covered), Olympians Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee (triathlon) and multiple gold medal winner David Stone (paralympics and world championships) all expressed their hope that their achievements, especially David’s, would inspire all youngsters to give sport their best shot. The key word was inclusive. And so it was on the day. Among twenty or so groups and displays, Leeds Leisure Services were there to emphasise the facilities and courses available for the less physically able. Another display, in particular, gave supervised trial runs on cycles and tricycles built or modified for every level of ability.

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Midsomer Murders at St Margaret’s Cream teas, tombola, second-hand book stand, brica-brac. Nowadays augmented by barbecues (rather than hog roasts), face painting and throwing wet sponges at vicars (or headmasters). At this year’s Horsforth St Margaret’s Church Annual Garden Fête there was the additional comfort of hearing a fullsized fair organ pumping out lusty and patriotic tunes such as Purcell’s Trumpet Voluntary. Delightful stuff – straight from an episode of Lewis or Midsomer Murders. Though without the mess. On the day - and to his credit - St Margaret’s new vicar, Rev Nigel Sinclair, embraced the Church of England’s ongoing recognition of the value of contributions made to the Church by the work of both the laity in general and by women in particular. Selflessly standing to one side and allowing parishioner Damaris Bonner to take a few wet sponges while he socialised among his new congregation.

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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN A microwave isn’t a cooker but to some it is the best they can hope for. Imagine if, every night, your evening meal were one that was zapped this way. Many people have to accept second best not just for a day but for what seems eternity. Imagine never really having the meal of your dreams but just waiting to see what is set before you and having to be happy with just that. We are all accustomed to choice by now…what would you like for tea darling …oh I’ll have fish and chips please…oh I’ll run down to the chippy for you then…Yes this is a typical scenario, but for too many this is only a stretch of the imagination… the price of a packet of fish and chips might need to feed a family of six on a budget for a week. You may laugh at this but it’s true for many families at the moment. We give out our food parcels regularly now and there isn’t room for luxury, they have to be eked out to fill the families we are helping. You know when you are well off, it’s when you can

read this and feel smug ‘cos we’re alright …this can’t happen to us … can it? Oh don’t be too sure! It’s a shame when somebody falls into ‘the category’ but its ok we’re financially secure, today. When a family comes to us we stretch our imaginations to fit God’s own, but He says NO… yours are too small to fit mine into, enter only …into my imagination and I will do the rest. He works here WITH US as we allow Him not by rhyme or reason but because He has asked us to. Will you stretch yourself to allow Him to function to greater extent and help more people not have to enter said ‘category’, but merely enter Love and all it’s richest of blessings? Till next time God Bless

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PLEA TO LS16’ers Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking for volunteers to join its new Fundraising Group in the LS16 area of Leeds. The group will meet every 4-6 weeks to look after fundraising activities in the local area to raise money for local cancer care. Hannah Saxon, local Community Fundraiser for the charity told Covered “Being in one of our friendly fundraising groups is great fun and you’ll be helping to raise even more money for the local Marie Curie Nursing Service. It’s a flexible way to volunteer but it makes a huge difference in the local community. We would love to hear from anyone who is interested in getting involved and showing their support for the local Marie Curie Nurses”. If you live in LS16 and would like more information about the group please contact Hannah on 01274 386190 or email hannah.saxon@mariecurie.org.uk.

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Otley Courthouse 2013 Autumn Season has begun! The Otley Courthouse Autumn Programme has burst into life! One of the standout theatrical highlights of the entire season is Winston on the Run by Fol Espoir Theatre on Friday 4th October. This production wowed audiences at last year’s Edinburgh festival and the Courthouse is delighted that Freddie Machin, writer and performer will be delivering a post-show Q and A. The show is based on letters, photographs and archive material from Winston Churchill’s early adulthood and Freddie Machin’s presentation will reveal how he used this material to bring the story to the stage (tickets £8/6 in advance or £9/£7 on the door) To find out more about thise and all the other events, pop into the Courthouse to pick up a copy of the brochure, or visit www.otleycourthouse.org.uk. Don’t forget you can also ‘follow’ ‘otleycourthouse’ on twitter and ‘like’ their facebook page. Box Office 01943 467466.

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50 + Event To Support St Gemma’s The Local Leeds & Bradford 50 Plus show is being held at the Pudsey Civic Hall on Friday 18th October 2013. It is a great day out supporting St Gemma’s Hospice. The event is for local over 50’s to go along and have a day out with a difference, whilst helping to raise awareness for St Gemma’s. On the day visitors can expect live cooking demonstrations with tasters, Elvis tribute, charity fun casino raising funds for St Gemma’s, a wine tasting area, there will be a Zumba and light fitness area for people to join in. Lots of free information for people over 50 will be available too. All the shows are free once inside, people can pre book for complimentary tickets on 01204 398234 or simply turn up on the day and pay £2 which is donated to the Hospice.

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New School Year at Froebelian It is always an exciting but daunting experience starting at a new school, but as soon as the children enter the school gates in their smart new uniform, all nerves are quickly forgotten and they happily start making new friends. This new school year, Froebelian School in Horsforth, Leeds is delighted to have welcomed 26 new children, with 25 starting in the nursery class and one in Reception. Of course, the school was also pleased to welcome back the many current pupils after the long summer break. Headmaster, Mr Tranmer, said “The first day of school is always a happy occasion, it is so nice to see all the new

children looking so grown up in their new uniform. The children are so excited to tell me what they have done over the summer break. We are looking forward to continuing with our Centenary Year celebrations and to a happy and successful new school year.”

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