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What a busy month for Covered... Readers will note that our team is often found at coffee mornings, society meetings, fundraisers and the opening of new resources or businesses in the area. In fact, we’ve dropped in on twenty three different locations in the last month to compile first-hand editorial and photograph the community in action. Covered’s presence at those events underlines our continuing commitment to attending, photographing, reporting and supporting local community news and events – we’re certainly not deskbound hundreds of miles away, busily cobbling together articles based on press releases. And it’s about to get busier... Since our launch early in 2011 with a modest 10,000 copies dropping through letterboxes in LS18 we’ve invested in and added to the look, feel and appeal of Covered - prompting demand from readers and advertisers for us to increase our offering, taking in more postcodes and launching a further two publications. I’m proud to announce that Covered has now taken steps to cement our position as Leeds’ leading community/lifestyle publication by launching another three publications, taking our monthly distribution to a massive 90,000 copies – by far the area’s largest circulation. I look forward to the next few years, and inevitable futher expansion, with great relish! The deadline for submissions in the next edition is 1/11/13. If you own a business then speak to one of our Account Managers on: 0113 274 5639 about getting your business Covered – why settle for anything less than the city’s biggest circulation? Until next month,
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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 01/11/13. 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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F d & Dr nk THE 1875 If you enjoy Indian food but would prefer a leisurely, fine dining experience, then you don’t need to travel very far. THE 1875 restaurant is uniquely situated above the ticket office at Menston railway station and offers bona fide Indian food, cooked by Indians. Opened in late 2011 by Manjinder Singh Sarai, THE 1875 brings to fruition his dream of offering authentic, quality Indian cuisine to discerning customers in the West. Manjinder himself came to the UK at age 4, but when he visited Bombay on a business trip and ate at some of the finest restaurants he realised the potential in bringing this to the UK. The concept is based around the year 1875, when the British Raj was at it’s highest in India, with Queen Victoria as it’s first Empress. High ranking British officers dined on the finest Indian food and were offered exemplary service, and that is what Manjinder and his team are re-creating here at THE 1875. It seems very fitting then, and surely no coincidence, that Menston railway station, home to THE 1875, was also built in the year 1875. The location, whilst unusual, is well thought out. On a major train line from Leeds to Ilkley, and with ample free car parking, it’s easy enough to get to but far enough away to fully enjoy a mellow, relaxed evening bathed in classical Indian music ragas. Manjinder went to great lengths to find the right team for the restaurant and all of the masterchefs here were trained in 5 star Indian venues. Michelin star-trained Head Chef, Vivek Kashiwali, formerly worked at multi award winning The Bird restaurant at Alea Casino, Leeds. The 4 page menu is also representative of the quality on offer here, and uses local produce crafted into beautiful dishes with spices imported from India, which are then ground and mixed into masalas on the premises. Every dish is freshly made and ingredients and spice can be adjusted to each diner’s preference.
Opened in late 2011 by Manjinder Singh Sarai, THE 1875 brings to fruition his dream of offering authentic, quality Indian cuisine to discerning customers in the West.
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Rather than the usual mild, medium, hot scale THE 1875 employs a scale of 1-10 to ensure very delicate variances in taste and Manjinder is a generous host, always on hand to offer advice. There’s an unusual selection here too, with monkfish and chicken liver on offer and a good selection for vegetarians. Pork is a regular favourite though, cooked using a genuine tandoor oven. For special occasions, the Chef’s Table is available and diners are allocated their own personal chef for the evening, who will advise and create dishes specifically for them. Booking is limited and strongly recommended, as with the Sunday Lunch, which is an interesting fusion of Indian and English cuisine. Aside from all of this, there are some original and exciting ideas emerging from this relatively new business, with more in the pipeline. From free cooking demonstrations held at the railway station, to corporate events during the daytime, such as sari lessons and Indian head massages. Even a train carriage reserved for diners on Valentine’s Day, who were served appetisers by staff in traditional Indian dress on the journey before being greeted with garlands at the restaurant. It’s the thought and personal service, along with the food, which have earned THE 1875 many accolades already; shortlisted
for the Best Newcomer – Oliver Awards 2012, shortlisted in the final 4 – Deliciously Yorkshire, Trip Advisor – Excellence award. And the list can surely only grow as there’s not really anywhere else offering quite the same standard within this area. www.the1875.co.uk Twitter: @1875Restaurant Facebook: The 1875 Restaurant
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2-3 cups of mix vegetables of choice (ideally carrots, cauliflower, peas) 200g of grated paneer 3 medium potatoes 1 tablespoon shredded ginger 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 2 chopped green chilli seeded 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice Oil to shallow fry 1/4 cup plain creamy yogurt 2 tbsp hari chutney 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
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*2 tbsp cayenne pepper or 3 large onions, finely chopped Indian red chilli powder 1 heaped tsp ginger paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 heaped tsp garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 serrano pepper, slit 1 tsp mustard seeds/powder lengthwise(green chillies) 3-4 tsp raisins 2 large tomatoes, finely 1 tbsp of tamarind paste chopped 3 whole cloves *2 1/2 lbs pork cut into 1/2 tsp cinnamon cubes 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup oil 11/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup wine-vinegar
Mili Juli Shabzi Tikki
Boil the potatoes until tender, drain and leave to cool. Once cool, peel off skin and mash. Saute vegetables and paneer with the masalas added. Gently mash this mixture coarsely. Mix all the ingredients together; add salt and pepper to taste. With oiled hands, divide the mixture equally and make into 8-10 patties around half inch thick. Heat the oil in a flat bottom saucepan over a medium high heat (oil should cover the surface of the pan generously) until hot. Shallow fry the tikkis on both sides until golden brown. Serve hot and drizzle yogurt, tamarind chutney and hari chutney over the Tikki.
Goan Pork Vinho de Alho
Grind the ingredients together, starting from cayenne pepper through to garam masala, into a paste with a 1/4 cup of the vinegar. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saute pan over a medium heat. Saute the onions until brown, before grinding them to a fine paste and returning to pan. Add the ginger, garlic and serranos and cook further, until golden brown. Add the masala paste and continue frying until the masala is cooked and the oil begins to separate. Add chopped tomatoes and continue frying until tomatoes blend in and the oil separates again. Add the pork cubes and sear for 5 minutes. Add remainder of the vinegar, boiling water and salt. Bring to the boil, reduce flame to low and cook for 40-50 minutes until pork is tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook for around 15 minutes, turn off flame and let pressure subside. Open lid and simmer on medium heat until gravy thickens.
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marrow, spinach, squash and sweetcorn. You’ll still find fruits in hedgerows too so take advantage and pick some blackberries – they’re always good alongside apples in a crumble.
Pumpkins are now in season. We’re used to carving them up for Hallowe’en but they’re often overlooked for the dinner table. Rather than waste the flesh, try this simple soup: cut a medium sized pumpkin into quarters, drizzle with oil and roast, along with a full bulb of garlic (unpeeled). Give it an hour or so at 180c/gas mark 5 until soft. Peel the garlic and then blend the pumpkin and garlic along with 100ml of cream, pinch of ground nutmeg and 400ml chicken or veg stock. Fry off a couple of slices of wild mushroom (shitake will do) and grate some slithers of good quality Parmesan. Reheat the soup and serve with the mushroom and Parmesan on top.
Cropping up at Farmers’ Markets over the next month should still be a healthy variety of game. Duck, goose, grouse, partridge and wood pigeon are all excellent at the moment, having feasted during the last throes of summer. If you haven’t given game a go before then give the factory farmed chicken a break this week and try something new!
Other veggies currently at their best include: cabbages of all varieties, cauliflower, carrots, leeks,
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
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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
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Adel Neighbourhood Forum Are you a teenager or in your twenties and living in Adel? Adel Neighbourhood Forum (ANF) want to hear from you! ANF have a good representation of views from most sections of the community but need to hear more from teenagers and persons in their twenties which make up around 12% of the Adel population. If you are one of these lucky people ANF need to know what you value about Adel. What you would like to keep and what changes you would like to see? What about things that Adel doesn’t have but which you would like? Please help ANF by completing a simple survey which you can obtain by e-mailing: bondster@btopenworld.com or by visiting the website www.adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk ANF held its second Open Day on 12th October. The information received will be researched and analysed as part of a task to produce a Neighbourhood Plan. ANF are interested in the views of all Adel residents so please feel free to send comments, whatever your age, to the email address above.
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Trinity Round Up Gold Rose award from Yorkshire in Bloom Leeds Trinity University has been awarded a Gold Rose from Yorkshire in Bloom! Yorkshire in Bloom reported that the grounds of Leeds Trinity University were in excellent condition despite the dry weather and commented how well maintained the grounds were, despite the University only having two full time gardeners. Particular areas of achievement highlighted were the well planted driveway leading to the main reception area of the University campus, a good mixture of bedding and sustainable planting, well maintained grounds throughout the campus and the development of wildlife areas and ponds.
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It’s fantastic for our grounds to be recognised in this way by Yorkshire in Bloom. We’ve had silver awards in the past but never gold, so it’s a great tribute to Leeds Trinity University’s Head of Grounds, John Barrett, and the gardeners.
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The next Leeds Trinity Open Day takes place on Wednesday 14 September from 11am until 3pm. Open Days are a chance to find out about all of the courses on offer at the University. There will also be an Open Evening on Wednesday 23 October, specifically aimed at those interested in postgraduate study. Everyone’s welcome to attend, so find out more and book your place at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/opendays.
Gardeners John Barrett & Graham Cooper with their Gold Award.
Leeds Trinity Business Network Leeds Trinity Business Network is going from strength to strength, with more members being welcomed each month. If you are a local business interested in making more professional contacts, come along to this relaxed lunch business network. The next session is on Wednesday 30th October, 1230pm, where Barbara Nixon from Synaptic Change will give a presentation on ‘How to relate to others to generate business’. For more information, please contact Fabien Baugard, Employer Partnership Manager on 0113 283 7182 or f.baugard@leedstrinty.ac.uk
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Thank You from Wendy James – and Covered Wendy James of Poppies (NW Leeds) has asked us to pass on her thanks to clients and workers past and present for making her business what it is today, and to all well-wishers who called in on 27 September to take part in the birthday celebrations. We are of course pleased to do just that. We also hope that Wendy will be able to join us for ours, albeit in seven years’ time ... Covered magazine’s first edition in spring 2011 was a modest 10,000 copies with news and distribution confined to Horsforth. We have enjoyed supporting local community events and organisations with original text and images and could not have done so without the continued support of Poppies and other local businesses and tradesmen. With their support, our distribution has grown to 45,000 across northwest Leeds - shortly to become 90,000 by extending distribution into in the area between Adel and Garforth.
Many happy returns! Wendy James celebrating ten years at Poppies on Broadway, Horsforth
Yorkshire Building Society Opens New Branch in Yeadon YBS openened their newest branch on Monday 30 September. Though it wasn’t until the Friday that branch staff, senior executives from their Bradford Headquarters, a street artist and a four piece Dixieland band were assembled to join Greg Mulholland MP for the official opening ceremony. A slick PR and community event, not quite everything went according to plan. Not quite. The band was in good tune and street artist Stig on fine form. Catering and hospitality were flawless. The five charities AVSED, Yeadon Charities Association, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Safe Haven and Martin House Children’s Hospice all benefited. The one slight glitch concerned the state of the art security system. Greg Mulholland had been chatting away with branch manager Haley Pickersgill at the counter for several minutes when his iPad triggered the high security shutters and alarm. For a moment, poor Haley looked as if she wanted the ground to swallow her up. But, in retrospect, the unrehearsed piece of added humour made the day more enjoyable than it already was.
A more composed Haley with branch staff Jamie-Leigh Cowman and Jordan Williamson. The trophies represent some of the national awards won by YBS in 2013.
Oops – YBS Yeadon branch manager Haley Pickersgill didn’t know where to look when Greg Mulholland’s iPad triggered the alarm
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Caroline’s Cards Caroline Winterbottom of Horsforth decided to set up her own artistic and illustrating business in February following a change in marketing strategy by her then employer, Thackeray Medical Museum in Leeds. Caroline told Covered: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the interest and support shown by local businesses. Pictureplace has given me some window space and Truly Scrummy displays and sells my watercolours, prints and bespoke cards.”
Illustrator Caroline Winterbottom of Made in the Middle with three of the series of six cards
showing her own pictures of Horsforth scenes. Caroline has recently branded her work “Made in the Cellophane impeded (sorry Caroline!), the one Middle”; “I’ve bought a website name and work on at the front is the view from The Green. a website is in progress. I’m not expecting a web presence to generate enquiries from across the globe, but do see its value as a directory of the work I can at the end of September and are available from Cards offer local businesses.” Caroline’s latest venture is a Etc in Town Street. series of six greetings cards, each depicting her own take on local Horsforth scenes. They were released Caroline can be contacted on 07828 562964
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Flower Power in Bramhope and Cookridge The sad message from of the end of the round of local horticultural societies’ autumn flower, vegetable and craft shows is that, by definition, summer must be over. And so it was on 14 (Cookridge) and 15 (Bramhope) September when both local horticultural and gardening societies and communities put their best foot forward. Though both were very happy occasions on the day, perhaps with Cookridge having greater reasons for satisfaction and the Bramhope event involving more of their smaller community.
Covered’s own gardening correspondent, Eric Wells, certainly knows his onions! This is part of a mixed display that won him a first prize at Cookridge’s 70th autumn show.
This cake was the best among several that commemorated the 70th Cookridge annual autumn show
In Cookridge Methodist Hall, Cookridge Gardening Club (their shorter name) was celebrating its 70th annual show. Cookridge Fur & Feather Club and The Allotment Association had combined to organise the very first on 9 September 1944 – when the war in Europe had just re-entered France and Belgium. Greg Mulholland MP spoke about the country’s need for self sufficiency at the time and went on to congratulate today’s club for engaging schoolchildren in gardening, art, craft and literacy. Bramhope’s day, the damper Sunday, involved the wider community in more obvious ways – several community associations were represented in a marquee outside Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Bramhope in Bloom was there, hardly surprisingly, and so were groups such as Bramhope Bowls Club and Bramhope’s Think Like a Pony Club – both to be featured in Covered in months to come. Prizes were awarded jointly by the Reverends Rick Ormrod (Bramhope Methodist Church) and Janice Smith (St Giles C of E). Perhaps the most heartfelt award on the day was one given to hall manager Paul Welling, who received a community award for services to the show and wider community.
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Transport Delights at Pudsey Civic Hall Steel Promotions’ Toy and Train Fair was as popular as ever in September when both rooms at Pudsey Civic Hall, plus the stage, were crammed with dealers offering no end of vintage toy trains, other transport toys, board games and yet more of the kind of good wholesome fun that kids used to enjoy before Super Mario and more recent console games. Most specialist dealers attend the twice-yearly Doll and Teddy Fair at the same location. Don’t despair if you missed this one. The more strictly ballroom Annual Transport Collectors’ Fair, run by Leeds’ Samuel Ledgard Society, is on Saturday 26 October. More “strictly ballroom” because there is no end of original railwayana and other transport memorabilia and ephemera such as
Remembrance Sunday Remembrance Sunday, this year on 10 November, is likely to be more poignant than in recent years. Academic and historical organisations have been preparing for the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI in August 1914. For example, and as part of the rolling four year centenary programme, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles recently announced a national competition to design a special paving stone to commemorate WWI recipients of the Victoria Cross. One for each recipient will be given the local council for their place of birth. But it’s not only that anniversary that makes the day significant. The work of The Royal British Legion, beneficiary of the annual poppy appeal, goes on. Still serving veterans of WWII, sixty years on, casualties and injuries in recent conflicts have reconfirmed their role during the next sixty. Horsforth War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday in 2012. WWII veteran John Meade, President of Horsforth RBL, reflected upon the fortitude of British and Commonwealth Forces – typified during the Battle of Kohima (India), where a small British and Indian contingent kept the might of the Japanese army at bay.
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Children’s Halloween Party
Thursday 30th October 3-6pm. Lineham Farm, Swan Lane, Leeds, LS16 8AZ Be warned this is usually a sell out event! Fancy dress with prizes. Entry is £5 for children and includes a spooky tea. Grown ups: free. Refreshments available. Book now to avoid disappointment! Contact the farm on 0113 2817880 or email clare@ linehamfarm.co.uk. You can also book through Event Elephant at http://eventelephant.com/ childrenshalloweenevent2013
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
‘Living & Dying in a Victorian Cemetery’ the story of the Leeds Burial ground at St. James’ Wednesday 13th November 7:30pm
St Margaret’s Parish Hall, Horsforth. An illustrated talk by Alun Pugh. The meeting also includes an update on the activities of Horsforth Civic Society, free entry ticket raffle and tea or coffee at the end. There is a small entry cost of £2. Enquiries: Horsforth Civic Society - 07976 916166
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.
Guiseley Art Club Exhibition
Sat 9 & Sun 10 November, 10.30am - 4pm Guiseley Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Road, Guiseley LS20 9EP New members always welcome 1.30 - 4pm Mondays at above address Enquiries: Mary 01943 873861 or artguiseley@hotmail.co.uk
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.
Aireborough Camera Club
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. 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.
VIP Readers Group 1st Friday of every month at 10am.
Horsforth Library, Town Street LS18 5BL For visually impaired readers. Enquiries: 0113 214 4801
Storytime
Thursday 10:30 - 11:00am Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 247 7621
Craft Afternoons
2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF All welcome Enquiries: 0113 247 7621
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
Cookridge Camera Club
Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER Enquiries: 0113 2166009
Phoenix Folk Dancers Every Wednesday, 8.00 to 10.00 pm Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) If you have enjoyed a Ceilidh or a Barn Dance why not try English Country Dancing. Beginners welcome and you don't need a partner. Enquiries 01943 467851 or 0113 2611902
Diabetes U.K. Support Group
1st Monday of the month 7pm – 9pm (Except Bank Holidays when it’s the 2nd Monday) West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill LS2 7UP All welcome to hear a variety of speakers on diabetes related health matters. Enquiries: 07840686618
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Message from Horsforth Town Council October 2013
and of SID, as well as hearing from Pub Watch and other organisations. The Council thanks the PCSOs for their dedicated work in Horsforth. Co operation on the streets is vital to maintain the safety and security The council committees continue their work. The of Horsforth. If you have any useful information Community and Environment Committee continue please pass it on either to the police or contact your their planning for the Christmas season. Plans for local councillor. the Christmas tree and its lights are well in hand, and contacts are going out to ask Father Christmas The Planning and Licensing Committee Neighbourhood to once again put us high on his list of places to visit. Plan would like to hear from Horsforth’s people about He’ll hopefully be at the Green, when the Christmas their ideas and wishes for the future. The working group will be asking everyone for their opinions through tree lights will be switched on December 7th. meetings with local organisations and volunteer This committee has made many grants to a wide range groups. It will be asking the whole community through of local groups. One of the more recent requests was to up date talks to organisations, as well as through support the work of the Trussell Trust to set up a Food leaflets and questionnaires for the whole community. Bank in Horsforth. This request the committee was able If you would like to get involved, please contact the to give. The request reminds us all that there is a great Clerk for meeting dates. deal of hidden need where we can least expect to find it. There will also be the regular committee meetings, The committee is also looking for other voluntary including the Finance & General Purposes Committee groups who require grants or sponsorship; and for and that of the Full Council. As always, Horsforth nominations for the Annual Good Citizens Award as residents are cordially invited to attend all Council and committee meetings. well as for the Young Achievers Award. The Public Safety committee continues to part fund Jude Arbuckle the PCSOs and to consider the issue of Cold Calling. Chair Members monitor the deployment of the radar gun Horsforth Town Council.
Stuart Andrew mp As I write, the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester is about to come to an end. On the whole, it has been a positive and constructive conference in which many new policies have been announced. For instance, the pilot project of extending opening hours for GP’s will have a huge impact on hardworking people who would otherwise have to take time off from their job to see a doctor. I am also pleased at the announcement of the marriage tax allowance, which will particularly help couples that have children where one parent stays at home to care for them. Another significant announcement has been one that aims to get the long-term unemployed back into work. As someone who has experienced unemployment I know how difficult and frustrating job hunting can be and how isolating it can feel not to mix with colleagues on a daily basis. However, the plan for the long-term unemployed to do
community work and receive even more proactive guidance, training and support in finding the right job in the long-term is one that will ease the isolation of unemployment and help people to get back into the routine of work whilst contributing towards their society. With these policies, and many more, in mind I am looking forward to returning to my constituency and to Parliament and ensuring that I can continue to support real policies that will improve the lives of the people in Horsforth, Pudsey and Aireborough.
26 Health & Wellbeing
Inner Strength for Running Running burns calories, strengthens the heart and lungs and improves leg tone. Runners would also benefit from strengthening the ‘core’ muscles of the trunk. The core muscles are the deep muscles of the trunk and they also include the muscles of the back and pelvic floor. How many times do you set off for a run and soon need a pee? This may be because your pelvic floor and abdominals muscles are weak and need strengthening. Easy to do! Pelvic floor muscles can be tightened by simply contracting the muscles between the front and back
passage and holding them for up to 10 seconds – a bit like stopping a wee. This will help to tone the pelvic floor and help to prevent incontinence. This exercise applies to males and females and all ages. You can strengthen your abdominal muscles whilst on your hands and knees by contracting and drawing your navel to your spine without moving your back. Hold this for up to 6/10 seconds and release. This will also work the deep muscles of the spine. Both these exercises will help strengthen your core muscles and help to improve your running but giving you an inner strength in your trunk.
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28 Animal Matters
Remember Remember Your Pets This November Bonfire Night may go with a bang for you and your family but it can cause stress for many pets. It’s an annual event so Elaine Schrompf of The Dog House wanted to remind all pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for the inevitable displays on the 5th, and sporadic blasts for weeks either side. Many animals are fearful of the loud and sudden ‘bang’ of a firework. The problem is not particular to dogs but it is our canine chums who seem to suffer most. Cats tend to look after themselves but you should keep your moggie indoors to ensure that they are safe. Animals pick up on anxiety, so if you’re relaxed about it all then your pet will be less stressed. Try not to reward fearful behaviour with cuddles and reassurance, as it will encourage it. Never punish fearful behaviour either – this will exacerbate the problem. Ensure pets have somewhere comfortable to hide away. Prepare a den with blankets draped over furniture or, if you use a crate, cover that – it will give them somewhere to hide. Turn the volume on the TV up, or play some loud music – this will help to drown out the bangs. If your pet decides a corner or under a bed is the best bolt hole then leave them to it, don’t try and coax them out – they will have headed there as that’s where they feel most secure. Make sure your pet is micro-chipped. If they escape and head for the hills then you’ll stand a far better chance of seeing them again.
If your pet has reacted badly to fireworks in the past then make an appointment with your vet to discuss possible treatments. Plug-in pheromone diffusers are a common solution, though these will only work if used for some time in advance. There are other natural remedies available too. As with all pet problems, the best advice will come from your vet. The Dog House is a family business, operated since 2004. The Dog House offers an excellent professional dog walking & home boarding service. All walkers are fully insured, police checked and are very experienced at looking after your pets. If your day is filled with meetings at work and rushing around with the kids, then call The Dog House, your paws emergency service. Thanks to: The Dog House 4 Valley Rise, Leeds, LS13 1HA 0113 229 5800 www.thedoghouseleeds.co.uk www.facebook.com/thedoghouseleeds
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Pollinating Project for Leeds New flower meadows have been planted across the city, in an effort to see how urban areas can be made more pollinator friendly to insects. Examples can be found at Stanningley Park, Armley Park, West Park, Queens Park (Pudsey) and Stanhope Recreation Ground (Horsforth). Undertaken in partnership by Leeds City Council and Leeds University, this work forms part of the ‘The Urban Pollinators Project’, which is the first citywide survey of its kind to assess the role of all urban habitats. This research follows a significant drop in the number of pollinating insect numbers across the UK. Leeds is one of four cities to be included in the study, and 15 suitable locations in parks and alongside roadside verges have been identified over the past three years as the home for flower meadows. Maintained by the council’s parks and countryside team, scientists over the summer have surveyed the insects visiting the flower meadows, and will publish their results at a conference set to be held next year. These findings will be invaluable in informing land managers and garden owners about the best species of flowers to plant in order to help make urban areas more attractive to pollinators. Councillor Mark Dobson, Leeds City Council’s executive member for the environment said: "I am proud that Leeds City Council is playing such an active role in looking at how we can make our urban environment more pollinator friendly through the planting and maintaining of new flower meadows across the city.
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"These vitally important little insects play such an essential role in ensuring that so many of our staple foods, such as potatoes, beans, cabbages and fruit continue to make it on to our dinner plates. It is therefore vital that work like this is undertaken to see how best the current decline in pollinating insect numbers can be addressed.”
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Plant garlic now. Not just for your food either, leftover bulbs can be used to make your own organic pest spray.
plant more than usual, you can use the extra bulbs to make your own garlic spray. It is a good organic method of deterring pests from destroying your crops, without leaving any taint on the food when you eat it. Clean and disinfect your greenhouses, cold frames etc, standing all your plants outside during the day. If necessary, use bubble wrap polyethylene or double The days are becoming shorter and colder, which fleece to keep the area warm and check all heaters and thermostats to ensure a trouble free winter. means everything is starting to slow down. This is the time to tidy your perennial plants, taking off the old dead foliage and seed heads. Then go around your roses, removing any leaves damaged with black spot, rust or other disease – making sure you dispose of these leaves correctly and not composting them. In the fruit area, make a new strawberry bed, using the new plants formed from this year’s runners. Once the blackberries have finished fruiting, take out all the old fruiting stems down to ground level and tie the new stems as a fan or horizontal. If you are buying new fruit bushes as bare root, prepare the ground well before they arrive – incorporating a long acting fertilizer. If you have potatoes left in the ground, take them up now for winter storage to save them from slugs, eelworm and other nasties. Similar with carrots and swedes, also making sure your sprouts and other brassicas are supported against winter storms. Garlic should be planted at the end of this month, and if you
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38 Fashion, Hair And Beauty
Pack aw Store away those skimpy tops, shorts and summer prints because autumn is now upon us. Welcome in the new season by digging out some old favourites - we’ve all got jumpers and jackets we just love to wear and can’t bear to throw away - but do treat yourself to something new too. After all, a change in season can herald a new wardrobe!
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way those skimpy tops Here are Covered’s top tips for autumnal attire:
Mix And Match With Shoes & Boots
crewneck designs – you can always put on a polo neck in winter!
Hats, Scarves & Gloves - more than just insulation!
The weather forecast will play a huge part in what to put on your feet. If it’s lashing it down then a knee high boot will be more practical than multi-strap wedges. But whatever the weather, the message is clear – it’s all about prints and textures. Expect to see plenty of black and white checks and faux snakeskin in this year's autumn lineup!
Layer It Up!
Don’t just think about keeping the cold and the wind out, think about accessorising. Striped mittens, checked scarves and polka-dot hats rarely look good together so avoid mismatching. Instead, hit the shops and treat yourself to a trio of tartan accessories. Whether you’re female or male, tartan and big prints will be hot as 2013 comes to a close. Don Some Stylish Coats & Jackets Forget faux fur for now! Dogcheck, houdstooth, tartan and other strong patterns should be adorning chilly shoulders this autumn. If you’re accessorising with hats, scarves & gloves, then make sure you go for solid colours or you'll likely cause a psychedelic episode for anyone within 100m!
Dorky Jumpers & Knitwear Are In Geek is good this autumn! What was once a hilarious hark back to the 1980’s - the big prints, zigzaggy patterns, and cute animals on oversized knitwear - is now back and bigger than ever! Make the most of the milder days with V-neck and
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40 Readers’ Letters
Readers’ Letters Star Letter Dear Sir, How welcome to have a positive view of new housing for once (Readers’ Letters Ed31). A few hundred protesters do not represent the many thousands who have no objection to new estates. If objectors had their way in the past no one would be living here to object now! We all like green spaces but we need new, cheaper homes for our children as they grow up. One or the other has to be sacrificed and we know what most people would choose.
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
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3) Most objections to new housing are older people who have the benefit of their own home. Is it fair for them to reduce the chances of a younger generation getting the same advantage?
May I add five more reasons for opposing NIMBYS to those given in your last issue?
4) House building creates jobs – not just for builders and allied trades but makers and suppliers of furniture and furnishing fabrics, carpet-layers, retailers of domestic appliances, etc. Your advertisers!
1) The housing shortage is forcing some people to live in squalor. A recent “Daily Politics” programme on the BBC showed slum properties beiung let at high prices on a cash-only basis with no contracts and probably no tax being paid.
5) Britain is an attractive place to live because it is civilised and peaceful. Even if immigration is reduced, the population will still grow and need places to live. We should be proud of this. Most fields are not much to look at and we should look on housing as a benefit not a blight.
2) Estate Agents say only young people with high incomes or wealthy parents can afford to be First Time Buyers. Home ownership should be for all.
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Dear Editor, May I say how pleased I am that you have reintroduced your letters page. I like to hear the views of others in my community. I would like to open a debate in your magazine about the use of our parks and green spaces by businesses. Like many, I visit the park to get away from hustle and bustle – to take in some nature, appreciate the landscaping and generally wind down. I am therefore shocked to find that on most evenings the park is full of organised groups undertaking sporting activities. Isn’t that the very reason we have recreation areas and playing fields? I’m sure it won’t matter to most but does anybody else think that parks should be for peace and quiet – not military style fitness drills. I’ve even seen groups using park benches as step-ups – if a group of 13 year olds were to do the same they’d be accused of vandalism! What do other readers think? Why don’t these groups use school facilities or playing fields? M. T. Pickford (Address Supplied)
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Family Matters So Long Summer, Hello Halloween!
Although the ideal season for holidays is now over, the next few months are still bursting with opportunities to do things altogether as a family! Bonfire night and Halloween are just around the corner, and then all the spirit leading up to Christmas is soon to follow! In celebration, or even better, in preparation for these events, here are some of Covered's ideas of ways for the whole family to spend some fun time together!
Carve Jack-O-Lanterns with the Kids
Rather than wasting away the next few weeks cooped up inside watching TV, why not get your creative cap on? You and the kids can hollow out and carve some cool faces into pumpkins in preparation for Halloween! It's not only the perfect way to add a spooky atmosphere to your home, but a fantastic opportunity to stimulate you and your children's creativity. Get them really giddy for the ghoulish time this year!
Family Fun at Fireworks Displays
There's something exciting to children being able to go out at night and watch the sky explode into a display of colours - they don't usually get to be out that late! Get yourself and the kids all wrapped up and attend a local fireworks display! There's usually a bonfire burning at these events too, which is sure to thrill the kids and keep you all nice and toasty. Then ooh and aah as the fantastic display of fireworks lights up the sky. It's something everyone can enjoy!
Host a Haunted House Halloween Party
It's great for children to build up their social skills outside of school, and having all their friends together for a party is a fantastic way for them to interact and have fun! Start setting up a sinister atmosphere by sitting the kids down and making some crafts to hang around the party area! Cut out some paper chains of bats, create some spiders out of pipe cleaners, and sketch some wicked witches and pumpkin heads to hang from ceilings and curtain rails. Once that's done, have all the dressed-up kids 'round, get some entertainment going and play party games, watch some spooky cartoons, or all go trick-or-treating together! (Please remember the importance of adult supervision when letting kids use sharp utensils and/or are near firework displays and open fires.)
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TOP TIPS FOR "GREENING" RENTED PROPERTIES As summer time officially ends, and clocks are turned backwards ahead of the icy blast of winter, it has never been more timely for landlords to make their rental properties more energy-efficient. By following a few simple tips to “green” their homes, property owners can save money and avoid further financial outlays in the future. ARLA, the industry body of which all reputable letting agents are members as a commitment to excellent customer service, has developed this winter checklist to help: Consider cavity wall and floor insulation: Effective insulation will represent a significant step towards improving the energy efficiency of your property. Ensure you have effective loft insulation: Although many properties now have loft insulation
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Property Matters: Making Space Let's be honest - installing extensions onto your home can be expensive, time consuming, and a headache when planning permission is required. But if you're eager to create more space in your home, there will be plenty of nooks and crannies you can easily, and cheaply, convert into something nifty! Whether it be an unused loft, a cluttered cellar, or a spare storeroom, there are numerous ways you can make the most of your existing space! Covered's Top Tips for Transforming and Expanding
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Basements & Cellars Can Be Better! Why waste that glorious extra space by cluttering it with old mattresses, unused/broken furniture and old machinery from a decade gone by? Throw out the trash! Turn that space into something spectacular, like your own personal cinema, wine cellar, or an at-home gym! Keep a closet or shelf in there for some storage, while using the rest of the space for a couch, projector and screen.
Adapt An Attic This one will require a little more elbow grease, especially if it's a little smaller and slanted than what is ideal. But converting an attic into an extra bedroom, study, or simply an additional lounge not only adds more value to your home, it also eliminates the expense of having to install an entire extension (although it may need a window fitted if there are none). That space is just waiting to achieve its full potential! Don't waste it stuffing a load of unneeded junk up there, get your scruffs on and start clearing it out, dusting it down and transforming it into something grand.
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Back to the Future In cooperation with Leeds Library and Information Service and others, Covered magazine is introducing an occasional feature based on old photographs from the Leeds and Bradford metropolitan areas. To start the wheels rolling, here is a photograph taken on the first day that the Leeds tram service was extended to Guiseley. On 26 May 1909, opposite Walter Priestley (Butchers) in Oxford Road and in the same year that the service was extended to Yeadon. The Guiseley service had been introduced relatively late and was short-lived. It closed in 1934, whereas services continued elsewhere in Leeds until 1959. What messages are there for today’s planners, looking at the introduction of a comparable and new trolleybus service from Holt Park, through Leeds, to Stourton? The last trolleybus service in Leeds operated alongside the trams, though only between
Crowds gather to welcome Guiseley’s first tram in 1909 (image LLIS)
1911 and 1928. Any social and economic lessons learned from either the trolleybuses or the Guiseley tram line will have been lost or massaged in the mists of time, but do any readers have firsthand accounts from the 1950s that today’s planners should note? Residents’ and other groups have voiced concerns about the proposed trolleybus service. Impacts on the local environment. Congested traffic. Will it complement or compete against the recently depleted bus services or the new train station at Kirkstall Forge? Or might it help rejuvenate the city centre, enabling visitors avoid evening and Sunday parking charges? Covered would
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Guide Dogs for the Blind, Froebelian Schools new Charity At the start of every new school year, the community at Froebelian School in Horsforth, Leeds adopts a new charity and this year the children at the school The two Guide Dogs that visited the school. were excited to learn that their new charity would be Guide Dogs for the Blind. The school knows that this is a very important charity and one the children “This is such an important charity and one the at the school will thoroughly enjoy. school strongly believes in”, said Mr Tranmer, the Thelma, the local Guide Dog representative recently Headmaster. “We have a lot of dog lovers at the school visited the school and joined the children for morning and everyone is really excited about raising money assembly to tell them all about the charity, and to the for such a special cause. Mrs Wilson will be coming schools delight she brought two guide dogs in with back to the school to speak to each class individually, her. The children were thrilled to meet the two dogs, to help raise awareness and understanding and to help ‘Alma’ (a retired Guide Dog) and the young, lively with fundraising ideas. The school is really looking forward to working with such a worthwhile cause” ‘Titan’ (who is just completing his training).
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ABC Looking For More Numbers Adel Badminton Club are looking for new members. Meetings take place at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 8DE. Club nights are on Monday and the club currently has a mixed and a men’s team in the Leeds & District Badminton League. If you are interested in playing and have some previous experience then go along to one of the Monday club nights from 8pm. For more information contact Chris on 2259426 or Dave on 2670572.
Horsforth 10K runners (Credit Anne Akers )
Another bumper entry for popular local road race Runners experienced a fleeting and perhaps final glimpse of summer for the 29th running of the Horsforth 10K, which took place on Sunday 29th September. It was another bumper entry for the popular local race, which must have pleased Horsforth Harriers’ Race Director Bob Foulkes, stepping down after over five years at the helm. 543 runners completed the race with Amy Green triumphant in the ladies category, crossing the line in 38:29. Phillip Tedd romped home in 33:18 to take first place in the Men’s category -. Full results can been viewed on the Horsforth Harriers website at www.horsforthharriers.co.uk. Thanks to the generosity of the running community a sizeable sum was raised for the race’s designated charity, the Joint Activities and Motor Education Service (JAMES). The charity works with disadvantaged young people and their families, providing a caring environment where young people can achieve their full potential through the delivery of education, training and leisure opportunities. Visit www.jas-bmep.org.uk for more information on their work.
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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham investigates financial issues that might affect the residents of this area. How much money do you earn? No need to answer that, but there are a few “income points” that are worth knowing about for the financial implications if and when you get there.
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Highest first is £100k-£118,880 a year. Tax is paid at 60% between these limits, after which the rate falls to 40% (until £150k when it becomes 45%). This is because you are losing £1 of personal allowance for every £2 earned above £100k until there is no allowance left. The solution? Pay into a pension or give to charity. Next is £50k-£60k for those with children, as if you earn between these limits you will lose your child benefit. Again the tax relief for these people from pension or charitable contributions is far greater than the usual 40%. Older taxpayers with age-related allowances probably won’t want to pay into a pension to avoid losing this allowance for incomes over £26,100, but it’s worth knowing that gains from encashing life assurance-based investments can result in the loss of the benefit. And everyone else? Well as a rule of thumb any household with an income of £30k+ should be aiming to save £500/month for longer term planning, often for younger families into taxefficient ISA investments (not cash ISAs unless the likely timeframe is under 5 years). Most people with children are also disturbingly underinsured. £20 a month to cover the mortgage if you die just isn’t enough, consider what would be needed to maintain the family lifestyle if you died or suffered some nasty illness or accident. As always it’s worth discussing this with a professional.
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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN The cycle of events leading up to the disaster were unavoidable.…the couple had no idea what was about to happen, but still the event unravelled, she hit him, he hit her, they couldn’t miss they were so close anyway. What happens to people in crisis? They meet and everything is wonderful then the crisis hits and all hell breaks loose. What time of the day should this happen.…in the sunny morning time, the daybreak or later in the day when all seems black and gloomy? No, it never happens when you would expect it to, and it happens all the time, to everyone of us, at sometime or other. When a baby is born it deserves the very best, but is this true of today’s society and do we care enough to make that happen? I have come across many devastated families recently to whom life has lost its zest, who are fragile enough to declare they can no longer cope.
If you marry someone do you say to yourself I’ll try this for a while see if it works out, or do you consider the person you are about to marry beforehand and say can I make sure this person has the very best chance at happiness even If it were to cost me everything I had? I have a view on this and it goes like this …a person is a person if someone loves them more than they love themselves…it can happen and does because true love was always supposed to be that way, it did exist once and it must exist again. Have a happy Harvest Time and remember those who need your help - they are all precious. Til next time every blessing.
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Site Allocations Update As many of you will be aware the Council is currently going through a process known as ‘Site Allocations’, this will determine the location of housing development in Leeds over the next 15 years, up to 2028. Large numbers contributed to the public consultation and I thought you may wish to know what happens next. The response from Leeds residents was significant with over 5,000 responses received on these proposals. A large number of you also attended the events I organised to express your views about specific sites in our area. Planning Officers will analyse and assess the responses and work up more detailed plans for each area of the city. Detailed proposals for North West Leeds are unlikely to be available before summer 2014. Following this there will be a further opportunity for public comment through another consultation process. If there are further changes then additional consultation will be enacted.
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Editor’s Note Apologies! In the last edition we ran a piece about the special tribute given by Rawdon Conservative Club to retiring steward Vic Thompson. Somehow one of our photographs slipped off the page during the production process. So, here it is Chairman Brian Hall presenting Vic with a cheque and engraved tankard. They are flanked by Club secretary Jenny Miller and Pauline Dixon.
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Puppet A New String for BrassNeck BrassNeck Theatre is honoured to be the first amateur company in the area to be invited to premiere the Tony award winning musical, Avenue Q. No strangers to a challenge, this very talented cast are now adding a new string to their bow – puppeteering. Chairman Richard Lloyd who operates Trekkie Monster and Nicky in Avenue Q contacted his Guildford School of Acting friend, Mark Goldthorp. Mark has appeared in the professional show of Avenue Q and more recently in Matilda and he immediately offered to travel to Yeadon to run a puppet workshop with the cast. ‘We are thrilled that Mark is coming along to give us his expert advice. Working a puppet is probably the hardest things I have ever had to do on stage’, said Richard. ‘Avenue Q is one of the funniest shows I have ever been in and everybody is having a fantastic time at rehearsals’. Avenue Q has a Parental Guidance label and 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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sell Your Home For
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*Selling your home in LS18, LS19, LS20 OR BD10? Instruct us before 30th November 2013 and we will sell your home for free. Please see our website for full terms and conditions
NO CAtCHES OR tIE INS - 0% tO LEt OR SELL *Sign up to a fullymanaged lettings agreement for as many properties as you like in LS18, LS19, LS20 OR BD10 before 30th November 2013 and your first 3 months’ letting fees are free! *Thereafter our standard rate plus VAT applies
1A LEEDS ROAD, RAWDON, LS19 6HQ
special offer For Landlords
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FEEs!
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Please see our website for full terms and conditions
tel: 0113 288 8882