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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Le Tour, Le Tour, Le Tour….. For about six month’s now I’ve been bombarded with press releases from companies and organisations the world over, all with their special take on the world’s greatest cycle race and what it means to them. Me and every other publisher, I imagine. I didn’t get drawn in by the hype and assiduously avoided TDF overkill in our last edition. Instead I tasked Covered’s team to come up with something unique, or at least different. Things not likely to be found elsewhere – that’s the ethos of Covered, one to which I’ve tried to adhere to since our launch over three years ago. So, if it’s been more Le Bore than Le Tour for you, I’m quietly confident you’ll find our exclusive TDF themed snippets throughout this month’s magazine of more interest than the 100’s of photos of lycra clad backsides seen elsewhere. The photo and exclusive interview with the French Chief of Police enjoying dinner in an Otley pub is a good start. Well done to the team for getting the shots and stories others didn’t. Dawn Kilner got involved in the action in the city centre but found a different angle for this month’s cover shot. Ivor Hughes even used one of his frequent trips to France to see off Leeds Rugby Foundation’s Keith Senior and his ‘Quest14’ team as they left Perpignan on a 1010 mile cycle back to Headingley, in advance of Le Grand Départ. Other Leeds snappers were notable by their absence. Ivor remarked that, in fact, there weren’t any from anywhere in the UK present. So, yet another Covered exclusive! Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 12/08/14 and the advertising deadline is 14/08/14. Until next month,
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Mill Kitchen Mill Kitchen first opened it’s doors in early June as part of the exciting new Sunny Bank Mills complex located on Farsley Town Street. This comfortable village cafe and delicatessen aims to promote good, healthy food whilst producing enjoyable and affordable dishes for all to enjoy. Sunny Bank Mills are historic textile mills, which were built around 1912, and were once home to Edwin Woodhouse & Co. Ltd., a cloth manufacturer, before becoming a television studio where popular programmes such as Emmerdale and Heartbeat were filmed. William and John Gaunt are the mill’s owners and directors and are responsible for
the recent regeneration of the mills, and for the transformation into a leisure and business centre. The mills are being restored to an exceptionally high standard and offer inspirational office and studio space to local businesses and artists as well as promoting a sense of community within the village through the exhibition art gallery located in the Sandsgate
building, and through recent addition, Mill Kitchen. Mill Kitchen is based within the Old Combing and has big windows onto Town Street, making it a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Opened by Ailsa Youngson and Tom Pacer during the Farsley Festival this year, the cafe serves freshly prepared food to either eat in or take away. Having met through their previous careers in publishing, the pair previously ran a successful community cafe in Oxford and Ailsa retrained at Ballymaloe Cookery School, which is based on an organic farm in County Cork, Ireland. With Ailsa having studied at Leeds University and Tom having family locally, they decided to move to the area after being particularly impressed with the opportunities and community available within Farsley and Sunny Bank Mills.
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Offering choices such as kale with coconut and lime, watermelon and feta or chickpea, olives and sumac, the salad range is also proving to be very popular Ailsa and Tom believe strongly in good food which is made with traceable and sustainable ingredients and in creating interesting dishes, made with care and attention. On offer at Mill Kitchen there are a range of breakfasts, lunches and snacks, with brunch also available on a weekend. Popular breakfast dishes include braised haricot
beans in a tomato sauce, served on sourdough toast, with crisp chorizo and a poached egg. Lunchtime dishes available include fresh tarts, pies, sandwiches and an unusual range of salads. Offering choices such as kale with coconut and lime, watermelon and feta or chickpea, olives and sumac, the salad range is also proving to be very popular
and shows that salad can be more than just lettuce, cucumber and tomato. There are daily specials which vary and include confit of duck, sweet potato and lentil curry and a hearty chicken stew. Weekend specials differ and include baked eggs with brie and kale and bacon polenta. The hot and cold sandwiches are equally adventurous and include goat’s cheese with fig butter, slow cooked pork belly with crackling and a Yorkshire rhubarb relish or a Moroccan spiced pulled lamb shoulder with spicy harissa mayo. Brunch specials have included grilled peaches with honeyed ricotta and caramelised rye crumbs , Eggs Royale or a soup of the day. The cakes are baked freshly and the selection varies from day to day and can be complimented with a wood roasted coffee, loose leaf tea, or a Japanese or African tea. Soft
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drinks are also available and the venue is also licensed and offers a range of local beers and wines. Careful consideration has been given to the range and there are always dishes and cakes available to cater for all, including gluten free and dairy free. A deli section is also available and offers food products often used within the dishes, but also available for sale. Freshly baked artisan bread is provided by the Leeds Bread Co-Op, whilst the organic vegetables and dairy products are sourced from Sheffield. A range of local cheeses, including the ever popular Shepherd’s Purse, sit beside a range of beers from local Yorkshire breweries, which I’m told were very lovingly researched! Rhubarb and elderflower fruit wines offer something a little different and Mill Kitchen even have their own range of products available, including marmalade. There are also some great cook books for
sale, which is a particular passion of Ailsa’s, and a fitting homage to their former careers in the world of publishing. Featuring titles with Middle Eastern influences and healthy eating alongside bakery books, they also aim to feature a ‘book of the week’. There is ample car parking just outside of the door and the cafe is wheelchair assessable. Exposed brick walls and metal pipework are an indication of the building’s former life and materials have been re-used tastefully to create a comfortable and airy space. Reclaimed furniture and wicker baskets add the village ambience whilst table numbers have been fashioned out of the mill’s old thread bobbins. Mill Kitchen is a great space for informal business meetings and parties and has free wifi available. Please discuss your requirements and pre-arrange though as it can get busy. Mill Kitchen is open every day (varying times) and are soon hoping to open during the evening on weekends to offer an
exciting set course evening menu. The Gaunt family made the decision to stop textile production in this West Leeds mill in 2008 and it is a decision which is fast turning the venue into a different kind of cultural attraction. From being one of the largest textile employers in the area, the mill now attracts visitors to the regularly changing showcase of artists’ work and makes a wonderful exhibition space, with plenty of natural light flooding in through huge windows. The mill is also heavily involved in local events such as the annual festival and, with a new monthly farmer’s market, it’s looking like Farsley is the place to be. And what nicer way to spend a leisurely day than to browse around the artwork, followed by a delicious meal or snack at Mill Kitchen? To find out more please visit the website www.millkitchen.co.uk or their Facebook and Twitter pages @themillkitchen.
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Angelica Sees in the summer with New Cocktail Menu When it comes to cocktails, Leeds city centre has its fair share of exceptional venues. But since opening just over one year ago, Angelica’s bar team have already shaken their way to the front of the pack, with their delectable and unique signature serves and beautifully presented classics.
This new menu consists of many new additions including the fruity and sweet Crimson Velvet, the zingy Speyside Sour, and the grapefruit infused Punch 94’.
These tantalising tipples are all available now. Don’t forget about Angelica’s weekly #SundaySessions al-fresco parties – every Sunday To help see in the summer in style, from 12pm until September. Angelica are proud to introduce a brand new menu of delicious, The full cocktail menu can be shaken and stirred cocktail options viewed and downloaded at - all designed with care and www.angelica-restaurant.com. consideration, and best enjoyed on their penthouse terrace on a Angelica, 6th Floor, Trinity Leeds gloriously sunny summer’s day. Tel: 0113 897 0099
Fancy giving it a go? In the spirit of Le Tour, try a True French for starters True French, by Henry Vaughan at Angelica, Leeds
1 To make Angelica’s most classic and elegant cocktail, start with a chilled Martini glass, and carefully pour in 10ml of Almond Syrup. 2 Using the flat end of a bar spoon, layer 10ml of Chambord on top of the Almond Syrup by carefully pouring the liquor down the stem of the spoon. 3 Repeat this process with 100ml of Champagne, making sure that the ingredients don’t mix together by keeping the flat end of the spoon above the surface of the liquid. Garnish with a blackberry on the rim of the glass and serve immediately while chilled. Voila, the True French!
14 News from the Suburbs
COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: BARRY ANDERSON INDIVIDUAL VOTER REGISTRATION You may have read in the press or seen on television that Individual Electoral Registration (IER) is being introduced. This means that Instead of using a household form to register the whole family to vote, everyone now has to take individual responsibility for their own registration. This will be used to verify that the person making the application is who they say they are and will in turn reduce the coming weeks. Applications will risk of fraud and inaccurate entries be checked against government records before they can be added on the register. to the register. From now, any new application to register has to be made individually. On 23 June, the Council sent its Applications can be made online current register data to be checked government records. at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote, or against by phoning 0113 222 44 11. Paper The vast majority of those on forms will be made available in the the register (estimated 75% –
STUART ANDREW MP July has been a truly momentous month for Yorkshire, with the Grand Depart putting our county at the centre of the world’s stage for a spectacular weekend. With millions of spectators lining the route, it was a thrilling start to the race and it was wonderful to see the accolades from sporting figures across the globe come pouring in for the enthusiasm and support of fans in Yorkshire. Four years of planning went into the event and organiser Gary Verity deserves full credit for the superb results. I know that Gary (chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire) worked tirelessly with his team to ensure that this was the
80%) will confirm and will be automatically transferred to the ‘IER register’ without having to do anything. Each currently registered elector will then receive a letter to let them know that either: a) They have confirmed and been successfully transferred to the ‘IER’ register and do not need to do anything further; or b) They need to provide additional information to us in order to be registered under IER From July, the Electoral Commission will run a national IER publicity campaign encouraging people to look out for their letter. The Government is fully funding the cost of IER. Cllr. Barry Anderson Adel & Wharfedale Ward www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19
the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for our local area. This money is being put directly in the hands of Leeds City Region, so local authorities and businesses are able to make sure it goes on the projects in my constituency which will maximize the benefit for local people and businesses. One of the main aspects of the funding plan for Leeds will be significant investment in the transport system which will be of great benefit to most successful Grand Depart to all residents from our area. No date and am sure readers will join decisions have been made yet on me in congratulating him. This which projects are to receive the was a great advert for Yorkshire funding but I will be following and I have no doubt that there will this closely and will keep readers be a boost to tourism in our area as updated in future columns. a consequence. Stuart Andrew MP Yorkshire also has much to 94A Town Street celebrate with the announcements Horsforth this month on the Growth Deals. LS18 4AP £73 million has been allocated T: 0113 258 5615 for 2015/16 to Leeds City Region, E: stuart.Andrew.mp@parliament.uk
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GREG MULHOLLAND MP
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Superheroes are described as a type of hero or saviour possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena or superhuman powers and dedicated to protecting the public. Does this sound like you? I’ve partnered with the Anthony Nolan charity to hunt for more selfless superheroes who can help save lives here in Leeds North West. The Anthony Nolan charity is searching for more local heroes to join their bone marrow register in the fight against blood cancer and the search is underway as the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register has been
mapped across the UK by local Unfortunately, the charity can currently only find a match for area for the first time. around half of those who come The charity have informed me to them so they urgently need that there are 981 selfless people more people to join the register. willing to donate their stem cells or bone marrow to save the life Recently, I wrote to all the of a stranger, here in Leeds North secondary schools in my area to West and there are currently ask them to consider allowing the more than 525,000 people on the Anthony Nolan charity to hold talks to students who are over register overall. the age of 16. To join the register you must be 16-30 years old and The charity was the world’s in good health; all you need to do first bone marrow register is fill out a simple form online and has been saving lives for and spit into a tube. You can four decades by matching find out more by going to www. remarkable people willing to anthonynolan.org/superhero. donate their bone marrow to patients in desperate need of Wainwright House a transplant. Two thirds of 12 Holt Park Centre UK patients will not find a LS16 7SR matching donor from within greg@gregmulholland.org their families so instead 0113 226 6519 they turn to Anthony Nolan. www.gregmulholland.org
working with the Fairtrade Steering group in Horsforth to move towards the accreditation of the town under the banner Horsforth Town Council is well “Fairtrade Horsforth”. This is into the activities of its year, with about ensuring that the Council all of the council’s committees uses Fairtrade products itself, and having met at least once. encourages others to do so in the town. Some current projects for the We are also continuing to review council are : the support of “no cold calling The reduction of the amount of zones” – an initiative supported by paper it uses (and the printing and the Police, and run through Leeds collation time, along with the cost Trading Standards. savings of that). This is likely to be achieved initially by giving Horsforth Hall Band Concerts are councillors the option to receive now managed by the town council, meeting documents electronically, and by the time you read this we for downloading onto their own will have had two of them, with personal tablet computers. Some the last of the season being at councillors will continue to 2:30 pm on Sunday 7th September require paper copies, but it would 2014 in Horsforth Hall Park. The be nice to see a gradual switch to Bradford Metropolitan Concert using less paper and gain more Band will be providing the music. The event is free, and if attending sustainability. you are advised to bring a chair or The Council is pleased to be outdoor blanket to sit on.
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The Old Ball Garden working group continues its work on planning for the renovation of this garden, which is located at the top of Station Road, just opposite the roundabout. Unfortunately the garden is infested with Japanese knotweed, and it will take at least 4 years to fully eradicate this. This is an unusual plus, as it means that the full development of the garden will occur in the years 2014 to 2018 – matching the time of those terrible years of World War 1 – one hundred years on. It will be fitting for the garden to be themed in remembrance of that. Everyone in Horsforth Town Council wishes you a happy height-of-summer time, and for the best weather to go with it! Martin Hughes Chairman, Horsforth Town Council T: 0113 258 0988 E: clerk@horsforthtowncouncil.gov.uk
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Beryl Burton to be Honoured by Leeds In the last issue of Covered we featured Leeds’ multiple cycling champion Beryl Burton – possibly the greatest cyclist ever. For over twenty years, including the sixties and seventies, she was almost unbeatable. Her name had come to light recently not because of the Tour de France but because of the adaptation of the radio play Beryl running at West Yorkshire Playhouse. We remarked that, at least in comparison with more recent sporting greats, Beryl Burton’s successes had been relatively under-recognised. Although her MBE was elevated to OBE after ten years at the top, she progressed no further. Perhaps we touched a nerve in the city’s corridors of power. At a special meeting on 2 July, attended by Tour de France
Street Art, Performing Art or Both? On his way to the TDF Media Village in Wellington Place, near Leeds Train Station, Covered photographer Ivor Hughes spotted this curiously dressed artist in Cookridge Street; “Excuse me. Are you a local artist?” Nothing. “Excuse me.” Clearly the artist was either preoccupied, hard of hearing, downright rude or in the middle of some kind of performance.
Beryl Burton depicted in a mural on the wall of Yorkshire Bank, Morley (Image Leodis and the David Atkinson Archive)
Director Christian Prudhomme, Leeds CC decided to honour Beryl posthumously by awarding her the Freedom of the City of Leeds. Leeds CC’s press announcement to that effect took pride in the fact that her name would be inscribed alongside others including Nelson Mandela, Sir Winston Churchill and Clement (Earl) Atlee. Which got us thinking again. While the three co-recipients plugged by But what? Every minute or so he’d cross the road, take a good look in the distance, return to his easel and add a few more pencil strokes to his drawing. Was this street art combined with performing art? And did our photographer become part of the performance by returning with a camera? We’d love to know what the artist was about. There being no collection box, he was either selfdriven or sponsored - perhaps by the TDF marquee and souvenir shop nearby. And why did he have a timer in front of him? He certainly wasn’t saying. Can any readers offer a suggestion or explanation?
LCC were indeed world greats, none of them springs to mind as a Leeds lad (or lass). Nor would their freedom to drive a flock of geese or herd of sheep along The Headrow, or wherever, have figured particularly prominently in their memoirs. So, and on that note, have any other Leeds greats been overlooked? What might be a fitting tribute?
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Great Yorkshire Show Just like Le Tour a few days earlier, the Great Yorkshire Show escaped the heavy rain which had been forecast. The day we visited, Wednesday (the second of three), was blessed with glorious sunshine. Yes, the Gods were certainly smiling on their own country in 2014. One hundred journalists signed in as guests on the Wednesday. Including BBC Radio and TV, dailies and the agricultural and rural press. So, whether or not you were there (especially of you were), there’s not an awful lot of information Covered can usefully add. Sorry about that. Still, for those of you who haven’t yet visited, we’d like to mention the remarkable value for money that struck us. A £60 family (2+3) day ticket offers twelve hours of animals,
The Welcome to Yorkshire stand was a county-wide showcase – here Pateley Bridge artist Alister Colley, officially appointed artist of The Grand Départ.
exhibits, shows, entertainments, cars and farming machinery, country crafts, competitions, music, fashion, art, drama, flowers, food and cookery with related displays and demonstrations. There’s just so much going on that some hard choices have to be made. Although it’s each to his own, that £60 stacks up quite well against, say, a day at Alton Towers (£160) or top football match (£70-£170 depending).
Otley sculptor and mason Thomas Webster with his “dancing statue”. There woll be more about Thomas and his work in a future issue of Covered.
Acres of farming machinery, from chainsaws to combine harvesters
Outfitter Eric Spencer from Ilkley; “A photo? Yes, please do. But please be quick – you wouldn’t believe how busy we’ve been today.”
Leeds jazz and soul singer Sarah Brickel and her band put on four shows in the open air on the Wednesday.
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A WALK AROUND Horsforth PART 1
Horsforth was for many years a self contained village, mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Horsford, the name reflecting that no matter where you enter the village from it is always necessary to cross a stretch of water and therefore, in the past, the horse would have had to cross a ford to enter the village. Our two walks, (Part II next month) both start at The Green
(postcode LS18 4RH). From here, head up Town Street, noting the many old buildings now in use as shops and eateries. The Old King’s Arms’ dominates the bottom of Town Street - the stone at the front is dated 1879 but the building is much older with documents of transfer of title going back to 1749. Further up, on the right, note the Grove Methodist Chapel, built in 1890. Continue up Town Street past Morrisons supermarket on the left before reaching The Brown Cow (recently renamed Mavericks) on the right. Further up the hill on the
left are the Library & Mechanics Institute. The Mechanics Institute was built in 1881 and has had many uses over the years - older generations may remember dances there on a Saturday night. Pass the Central Methodist Chapel on your right and continue to the top of Town Street noting on the left a group of cottages, which are probably some of the oldest in the village, dating back to the 15th century. Pass over the top of Broadgate Lane and start descending Long Row. Some properties on the left are a couple of hundred years old and behind The Brownlee Arms and those older properties are the Greenbanks and St Margaret’s estates - built on what had previously been a POW establishment. At the bottom of Long Row you will see on your left The Queens Arms. This is the oldest building in the village being used as a Public House. It was built in 1630 and was used as a weaving shop before being converted into a Pub in 1766. Just around the corner we come to another Public House at the north end of the village – The Old Ball. Built originally in 1760, it was rebuilt in the 1960’s and has for
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many years been linked with sport, particularly the Cricket Club in the adjacent field. It should have been called The Old Bull, but a handwriting error changed it to the name it has now had for over 250 years. From here either catch the 97 bus back to The Green or simply retrace your steps and have another look at some of Horsforth’s historical buildings on the way back, perhaps popping into one or two of the pubs for refreshment. Part II next month.
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The Leeds Pottery The rise and fall of Leeds Pottery followed the same script as so many localised manufacturing industries in the nineteenth century. Ivor Hughes visited Temple Newsam House to look at Leeds City Council’s own collection.
Four of the eight Leeds Pottery wine bin labels stored away at Temple Newsam House. Leeds Pottery production such as this is prized more highly for scarcity than quality – these just don’t bear comparison with the output of Wedgwood or Minton.
The wider picture Leeds Pottery is inextricably associated with its pierced creamware – made from white Cornish clay and local flint. So much so that few people are aware of the fact that anything else was ever made there, and so universally that just about any pierced creamware turning up at fairs or auction is automatically designated “Leeds”. Today, “Leeds” ware is still being made in quantity in Staffordshire, some 120 miles to the south. Leeds Pottery was founded in 1770 by Richard Humble and the brothers John and Joshua Green. The Greens’ cousin Savile Green and an entrepreneur William Hartley joined soon after. It was as Humble, Hartley, Greens & Company that they were to become known for decorative table ware. Their best years for art pottery started around 1780, and then spanning barely half a century. The ongoing series of mergers, closures and bankruptcies continued until the company closed for good in 1881. By that time they had become focused on producing less decorative utilitarian ware. They were by far the largest of the 35 potteries in Leeds, with only five of those recorded as having produced similar wares. The bulk production
of Leeds Pottery’s was and remained
This 22cm puzzle jug is a fine example of the genre.
In 1802 the butcher James Ibbotson would “lay 18 to a Guinea this is Best Beef in OTLEY MARKET”. Leeds Pottery was poor man’s porcelain at the time, but original folk art has never been more popular.
creamware, with a translucent lead glaze and rarely decorated. But they also made highly decorative examples of what might today be called folk art – not the finest bone china, but honest and expressive everyday pieces of art pottery. Like French faience, it was the poor man’s porcelain of the time. And, like its French counterpart, it is highly prized today.
They bounced back again and again, though later in the nineteenth century they were to become victims of the very factors that had made the town so successful. The Industrial Revolution had caused the local population to explode. The barges and trains that carried Leeds goods all over the country weren’t going to come back empty. Pottery was a prime candidate for the return trip.
The writing on the wall
The Leeds City Collection
Leeds Pottery had financial problems from early on – notably a closure in 1806 following a fiveyear partnership with Swinton Pottery and in 1830 the sale of the factory and stock to creditors.
Temple Newsam House displays a large part of the city’s collection. Temple Newsam House and Farm, Leeds, is open on Tuesdays-Sundays + Bank Holidays – telephone 0113 336 7460
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Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth I thought I would use this opportunity to update residents on a few of the things I have been working on over the last month or so. I have been chairing a sub group of the World War one committee that has been looking at the commemorative garden at Nunroyd Park. We will be looking to consult on plans over the summer so please let us know your thoughts. Leeds Council are looking into partial night time light switch offs in residential areas, all of the elected members are currently being consulted on plans. I am opposed to these plans as they could have a negative impact on road safety and lead to an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour. The council says it will consult with the residents affected so I would urge residents to make their feelings heard. I have been speaking to council officers about issues with the councils grass cutting contact, raising issues that residents have raised with me and my ward colleagues. These have ranged from areas of grass totally missed to areas where cutting quality has been poor. I will keep raising these issues as I come across them to ensure that our ward continues to look tidy over the summer months. Cllr Paul Wadsworth Shadow Spokesman for the Environment Wetherby Ward (Guiseley and Rawdon) Paul.wadsworth@leeds.gov.uk / T: 0113 3950356
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Family Fun: August Activities The stressful school seasons are over and summer is here! But before you know it, September will be pushing you back into your tedious routines. Now is the time for you and the family to have fun while spirits are high and the sun shines. Covered has compiled a little list of activities that are perfect for entertaining the whole family and getting outdoors.
1. Hop onto a Hot Air Balloon Why not try something that you and the family can get really excited about this holiday? Floating above Yorkshire's picturesque landscape will be a truly thrilling experience as you admire its breathtaking landmarks and scenery from a whole new perspective. It'll be the perfect outdoor activity for you this summer - while high in the sky, the wind will not only carry you along, but will keep you relaxed and cool. There are plenty of locations within Yorkshire where you can drive to for the day and hop on a balloon: Ripley Castle in Harrogate, York's Racecourse, and Temple Newsam House for example. Go and do a quick search online for more info and get the family flying!
2. Relaxing Riverside Picnic If an adrenaline-rush isn't quite your thing (or you just don't like heights), a good old picnic is still a perfect pick for summer fun and relaxation. Add some novelty by getting your hands on a classic picnic basket, a charming outdoor blanket, and some toys for the kids, such as Frisbees and a badminton set. But rather than bobbing over to the same old boring spot, why not drive out to
somewhere new? Throwing down your blanket riverside is always a great choice. The kids can paddle and look for shells while you relax nearby, and if you find yourself getting a little too hot, you can always dip your feet in there to cool off too!
3. Spectacular Stargazing With light pollution blotting out the beautiful night sky, a huge percentage of the population has yet to fully experience its exquisiteness. Stargazing is an activity both you and the kids will love - the phenomenal sight of stars will leave you enthralled by and in wonderment of the ever-expanding universe above. It's best to go stargazing before the moon is full, so try organising your trip around the lunar calendar. Or if you're feeling extra adventurous, you could have an overnight camping trip sleeping beneath the stars. What are you waiting for? Start star searching today!
4. Pick your own Fruit 'n' Veg Rather than spending the day in a dreary, crowded supermarket, make shopping a fun, family activity this summer by visiting a farm and gathering your own fresh produce! The idea of picking ripened fruits
and veggies right off of vines and bushes will not only excite your kids enough to leave their electronics behind and get outdoors, but also make them enthusiastic about fruits and vegetables when they may normally turn up their noses at them. The change of scenery will be a literal breath of fresh air for the whole family! Find out which farms offer harvesting near you! If none of these ideas suit your fancy, head over to page 52 for The Really Useful Guide to see what events are happening near you.
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FASTEST GROWING FESTIVAL IN THE NORTH REVEALS FAMILY DETAILS: BEACONS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL SKIPTON,YORKSHIRE DALES. AUGUST 7TH – 10TH 2014 Beacons Festival is fully revamped and ready to build on its welcoming family appeal in Skipton this August. The annual festival promises a wealth of child friendly features that will keep your little ones busy, whilst also providing a stellar music and arts line up for parents to enjoy. Over four days (7th-10th August) and set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Beacons is introducing the Hunter’s Field for 2014, boasting a 7am kids cinema club for early risers, plus puppet shows, storytelling and morning play sessions, all available from 8am. Facilities for under 5’s are plentiful, including: a separate soft play area, ball pools, toddlers library, toys for
tots, baby changing facilities, soft seating for feeds, dedicated kids toilets and a staff of switched on helpers who will make sure you feel right at home and very well taken care of. For older kids (or adults!) there is the Ladybird Tent; the incredible hub of performances, workshops, shows and games. This year the Ladybird is open 9am-6pm each day for high engagement play, great workshops and glittering performances, all led by the dazzling ladybird crew. From 8pm expect more family focused party times, after all no-one goes to bed at 6pm when it's not a school night! Each day has a different fancy dress theme with associated activities, including the amazing bottle rockets, circus Olympics, the carnival dance off, the Kids vs. Parents Tug-O-War, the Ladybird's Fantastic Family Friendly Cabaret on Friday at 8pm, and the Animal's birthday party on Sunday. The whole area is open to everyone to enjoy, and to make sure it is extra enjoyable for families; litter
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Leeds Rugby Foundation’s own “Grand Départ” Covered was honoured to be invited to two days of rugby league related activity at the home of Super League team Catalan Dragons in Perpignan, France – on the Mediterranean and close to the Spanish border. On the afternoon of 19 June we attended the Dragons’ 80th birthday celebrations in the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace. Later that evening the match against Hull FC. Having beaten league leaders St Helens 42-0 the preceding Saturday, the Dragons weren’t the only ones preparing for an onslaught. But Hull FC gave a good account of themselves and were narrowly
Fix My Street! Reader Mike Parks, a retired business lecturer in Meanwood, kindly copied Covered magazine into an email he’d sent to three local councillors and MP Fabian Hamilton. He had been acting on behalf of an elderly neighbour whose front wall is in danger of falling backward into her garden, the structural damage apparently caused by the roots of one of the large trees in Stainbeck Road. Mike had initially posted the problem on fixmystreet.com – since 2007 a publicly funded web platform that now receives in excess of 2000 such complaints every week. It was logged on 20 June and shown as having been referred to Leeds City Council within minutes. There for all to see, complaints such as these give local authorities nowhere to hide.
Keith leading the LRF Quest 14 Team on the open road out of Perpignan on the Sunday
beaten 20-16 – and then only because they had given the Dragons too free a rein early in the match. Then, on the Sunday morning, we were delighted to wish LRF’s team of four cyclists all the best as
they departed on their 1000+ miles “Quest 14” sponsored cycle ride to Leeds, then Stage 1 of Le Tour, and then on to Headingley to present the ball at the Rhino’s home fixture with the Dragons. Whatever will they be doing in 2015?
Nonetheless, by 6 July, Mike and his neighbour were still waiting for a response. Hence the email to the four local politicians. Our picture shows the extent of the problem. As Mr Parks told Covered, the wall is standing at around 75 degrees - or 15 degrees from vertical (see the lamp posts behind). There is also a significant loss of natural light to the property. So, for the problems to be fully resolved, work may be necessary on the roots, branches and wall – which, in turn, may reveal additional problems with power supplies and drainage. The house in question is not the only one in Stainbeck Road seemingly affected by the lines of large trees. Nor can Stainbeck Road be the only one in Leeds where trees have caused problems. Councillor Alex Sobel took prompt action on the resident’s behalf by referring the matter to
The front wall in Stainbeck Road
LCC Highways Department and undertook to inform Mr Parks of their response. Covered magazine has asked Cllr Sobel to keep us in the picture, and invited comment from LCC on the question of how they intend to address what may become a growing and more urgent city-wide problem.
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Leeds City College Horsforth Campus – NEW 2014 Part Time Adult Courses! From September 2014, Horsforth Campus is offering a number of Access, Computing, Counselling, English, Maths & Languages as well as “Just for Fun” courses including Art Courses, Sewing, Cake Decorating & Photography. Our popular range of Childcare (Early Years) / Teaching Assistant courses are offered again at a number of levels for those either already working with or wanting to work with Children. For these courses, you will need to attend an information session before enrolment on Tuesday 9th September 09:30 or 18:00. To book a place at either of these sessions, please contact lianne.
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IRONMAN – NOT JUST A SUPERHERO As the Commonwealth Games take place in Glasgow, looking to reign supreme at the Triathlon events are Leeds’ very own Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonny. Alistair won gold in the Triathlon in London 2012 and Jonny collected the bronze medal in the same event. In the spirit of the occasion, and in homage to two local legends in the making, you are about to find out a little bit about what it would take to try and conquer on one of the world’s toughest events. The triathlon that the Brownlee brothers will be tackling at the Commonwealth games, in and around Strathclyde Country Park, is commonly known as the ‘Olympic’ distance and consists of a 1500m swim, a 40km cycle and a 10km run. The most common triathlon distance in popular culture is the Ironman and it has become a massive international event – this involves a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile cycle and a 26.2 mile run. Tackling an Ironman is intense and requires an extreme training program, the great thing is, if you’re inspired by the athletes you’ll see on TV this year and fancy tackling a huge
event, even longer than that of the games, then you have a year to get in the shape of your life and take on the Ironman. Dedication is very important when training for an event like this, it isn’t something you can leave until the last minute, your body needs to be in peak condition and you also need to be as strong mentally as you are physically. Discipline also plays a key role in training and in the event itself as it is very easy to get caught up in the moment and burn out early on, which in turn, will ruin the whole experience. Stamina and technique are two vital aspects of training that need focussing on to make sure that you can get the best performance out of yourself. You’ll also need to start gradually clocking up more and more miles and hours on the road on foot and cycling and in the pool or open water swimming to make sure you can complete each level. That being said, knowing your limits is vital and it is about working to the best of your ability, forget about what times other
people have posted; in this sort of event the old cliché ‘It’s not about winning, it’s about the taking part’ rings true, because after all your hard work and training, you will cross the finish line and join an exclusive club with the select group of people on earth that have conquered an Ironman. Written by Daniel Roberts (@DannyRoberts74) Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk
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The Challenge for Mothers Getting back into "shape" after childbirth is not just about losing the baby weight. Many problems can affect mothers, sometimes not until years after the birth. Pregnancy and childbirth cause significant strain on muscle and bone structures. Research shows that stretched, weakened or torn muscles and misaligned bones may seem simply annoying at first, but can develop into debilitating disorders years, even decades later.
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Common problems include: Weakness of the abdominal muscles – these muscles are stretched and can separate during pregnancy. This should resolve
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Your garden may still be full of the sight and sounds of young birds, but the adults will become less and less evident as the summer wears on. This is a bit puzzling, until you know that once a year, when they have finished breeding, the weather is fine and insect food abundant, birds will moult their feathers and grow new ones. During this time, they cannot fly and are much more vulnerable to predators, so they will hide away in bushes and vegetation. You may just catch a glimpse of a sad-looking robin with very little red, or a blackbird with missing feathers. Later on the number of juveniles you see will also decline, as the adult birds force them out of their territories to disperse into the countryside. However, there is still plenty of wildlife to enjoy in the summer. Butterflies and dragonflies are at their height, and
On warm still nights watch out for bats hunting insects at dusk – their weak fluttering flight is very different from that of birds. Both the reserves above organise bat nights where you can learn about the lives of these fascinating mammals, and how to recognise the different species.
whilst you may not have many in your garden, you can easily see some beautiful examples at one of our local nature reserves. Why not visit the RSPB Fairburn Ings reserve /www.rspb.org.uk/ reserves/guide/f/fairburnings) or Rodley Nature Reserve (www. rodleynaturereserve.org), which
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As the sun shines it is time to relax and enjoy your garden, the maintenance tasks are at a minimum – cutting the grass and weeding. Then along comes a Finally, continue to trim your hedges to keep them in new set of tasks to keep you on your toes. shape, and take cuttings of herbs to revitalise your herb patch in 2015. This is the squash them month, as saw flies are munching the leaves on your gooseberries and Solomon seal plants. The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm-8pm every Greenfly , black fly and lily beetles are multiplying Friday. Call in for friendly advice and discounted everywhere, which means you must stay alert and keep garden products. on top of any infestation. Look for nibbled leaves in Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW container plants; this may indicate vine weevils which www.haga.btck.co.uk should be drenched with a specific insecticide to eradicate them. Containers will also require feeding as well as watering to keep them looking at their best for the rest of the summer. Harvesting of fruit and vegetables is well under way, although keep vigilant for potato and tomato blight. If necessary, pick of the first diseased leaves and then spray every two weeks with a copper based fungicide. On a dry day harvest your onions, shallots and garlic, bringing them under cover to dry off for winter storage. Japanese over wintering onions may be sown now, for harvesting in the spring. Summer prune any long new growth on apple trees to
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Make Your Home Stand Out There's no better time than now to transform your property's interior and exterior into something astounding! Improve your home's value while also giving it flare and personality with the refurbishments you've always dreamed of but never fully set your mind to. Here are some special suggestions from Covered if you're indecisive and need a little push to pursue the idea of renovating your property this year.
a kitchen which just doesn't thrill you such as creams or beiges - they anymore, why not try refurbishing it will emphasise natural light and make your kitchen appear bigger. to bring back the excitement? To further improve this, you could Simple upgrades like retiling install folding doors adjoining walls, refitting cupboards and the garden to really let the light drawers or even redoing the flood in. Plus, it's a great way floor with marble tiling - if done to eliminate detachment - while professionally - can really breathe you're cooking away and the Create a Connected Kitchen‌. life into a previously passÊ interior. family plays outdoors, they're If you're tired of spending what feels Whatever you decide to replace, only a few steps away! Folding like hours cooking over the stove in consider choosing cooler colours doors are making their mark this
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year as one of the most attractive renovations and will really add value and style to your home. You may even want to go above and beyond when making your kitchen the heart of your home. If you have an adjacent dining room, have you considered conjoining the two? But be sure to consult a structural engineer in case you start accidentally knocking down a load-bearing wall. Also, make sure the rooms match in terms of style to avoid looking awkwardly combined! However you decide to do it, conjoining rooms will really modernise your home.
Make your Garden Grand‌. You may have tons of ideas for improving your interior, but what about the exterior? Renovating gardens is a great way to increase the value of your property and to simply make spending time relaxing in it over summer an enjoyable experience.
and chairs always stand better on a levelled surface!
If you're not fond of the decking look or prefer your garden on one level, you may find adding a paved patio more to your liking - it will still fulfil the same functions Adding raised garden decking is as decking. Don't forget that you a wonderful way to contemporise could even add a roof to both of the appearance of your garden these so you can still enjoy your and to create two distinguished garden on drizzly days! areas - one for the adults to sit and relax while the kids play on the Both garden decking and patios grass. It's also the perfect space look sophisticated, tidy, and for entertainment if you're hosting modern, and will really spruce up a BBQ or a garden party. Tables the exterior of your home.
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property PICK WADDINGTON HOUSE 2 MARGERISON ROAD, ILKLEY £850,000 Exceptional, stone built, detached house dating from circa 1900, providing a spacious five bedroom family home, which retains many interesting character features, implemented from the original architect’s drawings of 1897. Designed by Edward Dodshun Leeds. An outstanding family home of considerable architectural interest in a superb setting on Margerison Private gardens with a south-west Road, which is justifiably regarded as one aspect, kitchen with AGA, three of the finest addresses in Ben Rhydding. reception rooms.
HARRISON ROBINSON 126 Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8PN E: info@harrisonrobinson.co.uk T: 01943 968086
PIECE HALL 97 MAIN STREET, ADDINGHAM £350,000 A Grade II* listed building built c1800 and has a most impressive Georgian classical front. The detail of carving on the frieze and tympanum indicate the prosperity of the textile trade at that time. The fine details of the exterior of this property give it much of its private cottage garden, off Street presence. 4 bedroom period cottage, Parking for Two cars, master immaculately presented throughout, bedroom with en-suite.
HARRISON ROBINSON 126 Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8PN E: info@harrisonrobinson.co.uk T: 01943 968086
OAKROYD EAST SUNFIELD PLACE, PUDSEY Offers In The Region £284,950 Spacious Victorian stone semi, with bags of character. Quiet yet convenient location, good access links into Leeds, Bradford, Pudsey. Sizeable low maintenance gardens, with large garage, potential be converted (subject to necessary permissions/approvals). Reception hall, two reception rooms, quality fitted kitchen, cloaks, cellar. Four good sized bedrooms and a
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property PICK ADEL MILL, LEEDS £579,000 Set in a stunning location, this 4 bedroom residence occupies a superb courtyard position in this exclusive development. The property, which was formerly a period mill has been converted to create a stunning home combining character features with contemporary living. The property is Grade II listed and offers spacious accommodation across three floors and comprises a reception hall, luxury cloakroom/WC, dining room, and a breakfast kitchen with dining area. There are also 3 bathrooms including 2 en-suites.
To the front of the property there is a pleasant garden, drive with electric controlled entrance gates and to the rear of the property there is a paved terraced garden.
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How to… Keep your look HOT, despite the summer showers Rainy summer days are becoming even more of a common occurrence here in the UK (thanks global warming!) and it is not always an easy task to put together a chic outfit and stay dry at the same time. To help you stay dry and in vogue Covered have put together some outfit ideas and tips to help you along the way: Don’t be afraid to add colour! Pink is particularly on trend this season as it gives even the most simplistic of outfits that rosy, girly finish. Whether it’s a statement necklace or a more adventurous tulle skirt ensure it is colourful and it will brighten up even the gloomiest of days. Unsurprisingly, an abundance of florals have bloomed into high street shops – they are the perfect way to brighten up any rainy day. The online store missguided.co.uk is fast becoming renowned for
It’s probably best not to forget an umbrella as on a rainy day it is more than a necessity. its floral prints making an appearance on everything from playsuits to jeans – making it the ideal place to
shop no matter what your style. We’ve all been there; you’ve just bought a brand new summer dress that you’re dying to wear and the heavens open. Not to worry, just pair the dress with a timeless trench coat and some knee high wellies and you’re good to go. It’s probably best not to forget an umbrella as on a rainy day it is more than a necessity. There are so many cute and affordable umbrellas in shops such as Primark and H&M that can be used as an accessory to transform any look. In summer you can get away
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with wearing wellies with just about anything: shorts and tee, a summer dress or even a modest oversized jumper. You’ll be pleased to hear that this season there is a solution to all summer skirt related crises – you want to somehow embrace the summer yet the weather has other ideas. However, thanks to the midi skirt this is no longer an issue, and no you won’t have to raid your grandmother’s closet to find one! A midi skirt enables you to feel summery without running the risk of getting your legs soaked. By combining a cute midi skirt with a crop top and giant fedora to accessorize you are creating the perfect outfit for a rainy summer’s day. Written by Amy Cameron @amycameron
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Hyde Park Picture House The Hyde Park Picture House is celebrating it’s centenary this year, making it one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Located just outside of Leeds city centre, this Grade II listed building has many original features including functional gas lighting, an ornate balcony, operational 35mm and 16mm projectors and even a piano, which would have once accompanied silent films. If you’re looking for a unique and friendly atmosphere, to share with other people who truly care about film, then this is the place for you. Opened during the height of war in 1914, Hyde Park was billed as ‘the cosiest cinema in Leeds’, which is a reputation they strive to maintain today. It is now owned by Leeds City Council and supported by a board of trustees, who also oversee City Varieties and Grand theatres in Leeds, after being recognised as a venue of historical and cultural relevance and saved from closure in 1989. Hyde Park screens some of the best independent, art house and classic films from around the world. Having said that, it’s a
common error to assume that they don’t show the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Whilst, it’s true that the variety may not be as great as some other cinemas, the big name films are still there, in all their digital glory, they are just more diligently selected. The dedication to film as an art-form becomes apparent as General Manager, Wendy Cook, proudly explains that this is one of the few cinemas around the world to still employ projectionists, rather than just leave everything to technology.
This 275 seat venue is popular for cast and crew screenings, film festivals and even parties and there is provision for 4 wheelchairs within the stalls. A kiosk, staffed by dedicated volunteers, offers the usual array of popcorn and sweets alongside carefully chosen local goods such as beers from
“This 275 seat venue is popular for cast and crew screenings, film festivals and even parties”
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Kirkstall, coffee from Horsforth and ice-cream from Halifax. The emphasis here is about making film appealing and accessible to all and, again, the care and consideration within the programming shows this. Ollie Jenkins, administrator, tells of screenings for those on the autism spectrum and for the deaf and visually impaired in addition to the family matinees (just £1 for children) and ‘Bring Your Baby’ showings, which recognise that new mums may still want to see popular films but without the worry of disruption to other viewers. With raised lighting, free tea and coffee and even bottle warming facilities, every effort has been made to make this a comfortable experience. Every week there is a ‘Tuesday Wonder’ which showcases films which may not otherwise be shown in the area and 1 August is the annual Yorkshire Day which will feature ‘Brassed Off’ this year. Hyde Park are also running free animation workshops to varying ages on
8 August in celebration of the filmmaker Norman McLaren and booking is recommended for this event. More information on the cinema’s history and programming can be found on the website www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk
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GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET
The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm
Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET
Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET
Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET
The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY. Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run insidethe gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.
DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR
Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES
HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET
ADEL BRIDGE CLUB
Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm
Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 Friday evenings 7.15pm. Relaxed Chicago Bridge Club. New members of all abilities are welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2306387 or 07713 402405
HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET
AIREBOROUGH CAMERA CLUB
St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk
KIRKSTALL DELI MARKET Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12midday-3pm
OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane, Roundhay Road, Princes Avenue,Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30 www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com
OTLEY FARMERS MARKET
Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
OTLEY COUNTRY MARKET
St John Ambulance Hall, Gay Lane, Otley. 9.30-11.15 am 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Homemade cakes, bakes, bread and savouries. Homemade preserves and chutney, local honey and a range of handmade crafts. Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits.
SKIPTON FARMERS MARKET
Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
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Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley Wednesdays 7:45pm from September to May. A small friendly camera club with a varied programme of talks and competitions-new members are always welcome. For further information please visit: www.aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk
BRAMHOPE METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP
Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Tuesdays 10am – noon. Delicious homemade scones and friendly fellowship. All welcome.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD) Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402
COOKRIDGE CAMERA CLUB Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER. Wednesday evenings 7:30pm Enquiries: 0113 2166009
FORUM 2000
The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH Wednesdays 10am-noon. For further information ring Hilary Taylor 2583521 or email hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com
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HOLT PARK LIBRARY WRITERS’ GROUP
Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2-3.30pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188
HORSFORTH ARTS SOCIETY
Monday - 10-12 am Tuesday and Thursday 1.30-3.30 pm Wednesday evening 7.30 - 9.30.pm New members always welcome. Contact:0113 2588496 -15 Back Lane, Horsforth, LS18 4RF. website. www. horsforthartsociety.worldpress.com
HORSFORTH CEMETERY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Meet- Inside the gates of Horsforth Park, Calverley Lane.1st Saturday of the month. 10am – noon. Friendly group would love some new members to join. Enquiries: 07960 221417
HORSFORTH CHORAL SOCIETY
St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY. Contact: 07958 782348 or www.horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk
LEEDS & BRADFORD FRIENDSHIP GROUP Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA 1st Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out/dining/ walks etc.. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2585955 or 0113 2675657
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF Last Thursday of the month, 10:30am onwards. All welcome. Enquiries: 0113 3910440
LOWER WHARFEDALE RAMBLERS
Lower Wharfedale Ramblers invite walkers who are not members of Ramblers to join them for four summer weekend walks - within the Lower Wharfedale area – on a Saturday or Sunday in July and August. Each walk (starting at 10.00am) will be approximately 10 miles long. Full details of times and dates on our website at www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk
NORTH LEEDS MODEL FLYING CLUB
HORSFORTH CHURCHES TOGETHER
Call for venue and times. New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348
HORSFORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB
SIGN GYM SESSIONS FOR CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE
St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY Details: Hilary Taylor 0113 258 3521
The Stable Block behind the Horsforth Museum. New members very welcome. Every Wednesday at 7pm. Please ring 0113 2589149 for any further details or e-mail rjoyful@yahoo.com.
HORSFORTH RETIRED PEOPLE'S CLUB
St Margarets Parish Centre. LS18 5LY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. 9.30am -11am. Speakers on a wide variety of subjects. Time to socialise. Enquiries: Beryl Harland 0113 2586907
KNIT AND NATTER
Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. Every Friday morning at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188
Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS 8JS. Tuesday evenings, all abilities welcome– learn a new skill. Relaxed atmosphere great fun! Enquiries: Ben Williams 0113 2438328
THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP
New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG. Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month. 12.30pm for 1pm start. A new group welcomes any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time.Enquiries to Secretary Eddie Seville: 0113 2637583
VIP READERS GROUP
Horsforth Library, Town Street LS18 5BL 1st Friday of every month at 10am. For visually impaired readers. Enquiries: 0113 214 4801
GREEN FINGERS FLOWER ARRANGING
Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Beginners Welcome. Enquiries: Kath Hall 0113 2752436
FRIENDS OF WIGTON MOOR WOODS
We are a friendly group of volunteers. We meet monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Drive. We have a varied programme of activity days with litter picks, tree and bulb planting, nature quizzes and walks.Our batwalk this year will be on Sunday 31st August, meet at the High Ashes co-op at 7.30 pm. Bat detectors will be available. New members always welcome. Contact us at: wigtonwoods17@ gmail.com also Debs 07943277867, Anne 07530040349 or see us on Facebook.
HEADINGLEY FLOWER CLUB
1st Friday of month, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre.
HORSFORTH IN BLOOM
Horsforth Museum, The Green, LS18 5JB We are a friendly group and anyone interested in helping is welcome to come and join us. Enquiries: Hilary Taylor 0113 2583521
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT First Tuesday of the month, a variety of interesting speakers – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/biscuits.Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk
NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Free entry, all welcome.
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Sports, Health & Wellbeing ADEL BADMINTON CLUB
Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 8DE. Monday evenings 8pm. We are looking for new members to join, the club currently has a mixed team and a men’s team in Leeds & District Badminton League. If you are interested in playing and have previous experience we would love to see you, Enquiries: Chris 0113 2259426
BADMINTON ANYONE?
Leeds Trinity University Friday 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly badminton club, established 32 years are looking for experienced and competitive players. Changing facilities available.Enquiries: Sylvia 0113 2590113 or Graham 0113 2584532
DIABETES U.K. SUPPORT GROUP
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP 1st Monday of the month 7pm – 9pm (Except Bank Holidays when it’s the 2nd Monday)All welcome to hear a variety of speakers on diabetes related health matters. Enquiries: 07840 686618
GET FIT STAY FIT
Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, LS16 9AA Over 60s gentle exercise class. Wednesday 2pm-3pm £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2738640
LEEDS FENCING CLUB
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-8pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/Advanced-8 -10pm. Wheelchair fencing available. Leeds Fencing Club website: http:// www.leedsfencing.co.uk/ email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk or contact club secretary Karen Garvie 0113 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 0113 3782086, email: lsp.kirkstall.sport@leeds.gov.uk
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Visit our stand at the Leeds Flower, Vegetable and Craft Show at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 8GS where we’ll be on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd August and all day on Sunday 3rd August 2014. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
NEW PLAYERS WANTED-THE FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL CLUB
A veteran’s club playing mildly competitive social football on the new 3G pitch at Carnegie, Headingley. Players range in age from mid-20s to mid-60s and abilities from fair to middling. Enquiries: adam.john.lowe@ntlworld.com
OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP
Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758
YARNBURY RUFC seeking new U15 players
Yarnbury (Horsforth) are looking for new players for their U15 (school year 10) squad. Friendly local club, all welcome. Contact Richard Lister (coach) 07843 615357 or Ann Foster 07749 343077 Or turn up at training Tuesdays 6-7 Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity and All Saints).
PLACES OF WORSHIP If your Place of Worship has an event you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will do our best to include it in the relevant issue.
Rob Atkinson Property renovation and maintenance specialist T/A AC Builders
6 Hawksworth Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4JP 0113 2586201 / 07790115807 ac.builders@yahoo.co.uk
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT ADULT SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES
(First class free) Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Avenue (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Monday: 1-45pm to 3-45pm & Tuesday: 7-45pm to 9-45pm All welcome. Enquiries: Irene 0113 2631310 or e-mail: glyn.cup@virginmedia.com
AMICI SINGERS
Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms) Thursdays 7.30pm. Friendly mixed voice choir, no auditions needed and no need to read music. A wide variety of songs. Concerts given in aid of Church & Charity funding. Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292
CHIPPENDALE SINGERS
Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Wednesday evenings 7.45pm – 9.30pm. Mixed choir voice, folk songs, spiritual and songs from shows. Looking for Male Singers & Alto's (music readers essential). Enquiries: Chris Denton 0113 2843744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com or to book choir Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318
CRAFT AFTERNOONS
Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. All welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440
GUISELEY ART CLUB
Meet every Monday from 1.30 - 3.30 at Guiseley Methodist Church hall, Oxford Rd Guiseley. LS20 9EP. No annual fee, free try out for your first visit then only £2.50 each time you attend including refreshments. Demonstrations, workshops and the opportunity to practice your art at every meeting in a light and spacious room. Do your own thing or join in with a group theme. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, free parking and level ground floor access. Chris 01943 873732, Carol 0113 2503023 artguiseley@hotmail.co.uk
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CHRIS VICKERS ELECTRICIANS & PLUMBERS
Domestic Commercial Industrial 24hr Call-Out No Job Too Small
TEL: 0113 258 3637 MOBILE: 07940 124511 Victoria Drive, Horsforth
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LAWNSWOOD SINGERS FEMALE CHOIR
Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Wednesday 7.30pm. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people. Concerts given in aid of Church and Charity funding. Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292
LIFE DRAWING ART GROUP
Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel Tuesdays 10.30am – noon. New members and all abilities are welcome to come and draw a variety of life models. Enquiries: Laurence 07856 735179
RAWDON AMNESTY CONCERT SERIES
All events take place in Rawdon’s historic 17th-century Quaker meetinghouse, an intimate and informal venue in which to enjoy performances by some of the best local professional and amateur actors and musicians. Admission is FREE, and there is a basket for voluntary donations to support Amnesty International in its work for human rights around the world. All donations are passed on to Amnesty. Information and copies of the series programme are available from Barbara Parry: 0113 2503867 barbaraparry@ waitrose.com or Diane Exley: 0113 2502051 edianex@btinternet.com.
PHOENIX FOLK DANCERS
Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Every Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm. 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
Chapel Allerton Arts Festival 25 - 31 August 2014. Run entirely by volunteers, we rely on sponsorship, donations and supporters. We especially need more volunteer stewards, so please join us at: www.chapelallerton.org.uk Follow on Facebook and Twitter #CAAF
looking ahead COOKRIDGE GARDEN CLUB – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Road 13th September open 2.00 pm
KIRKSTALL ABBEY 7
6.7 mile run hosted by Kirkstall Harriers, Sunday 21st September 10am. In support of Wheatfields. www. leedsathletics.net for more information. Enquiries: kirkstallharriers@googlemail.com
it’s a date ADEL BEER FESTIVAL
29th - 31st August. Adel War Memorial Association, Church Lane, Adel Over 30 beers and ciders
ADEL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW Adel Methodist Church, Holt Lane 30th August open 2.00 pm
GOLDEN ACRE PARK
Join West Yorkshire Brass for a free performance of popular band music at 2.30pm on Sunday 3 August at Golden Acre Park.
HEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM CHILDREN’S DAY 2014!
Sunday 27th July. 10.30am – 3.00pm Face painting, bouncy castle, sporting activities etc. Free admission and activities also free.
HORSFORTH HALL PARK
Bradford Metropolitan Concert Band for a free concert of popular band music at 2.30pm on Sunday 7 September at Horsforth Hall Park.
HORSFORTH WW1 TRAIL
A self guided walk will help you experience what it was like during WW1, compare the shops and buildings along Long Row and Town Street now and one hundred years ago . At Horsforth Cemetery there is another trail to find over 50 victims of the 1914 to1918 war which will be marked with wooden crosses. Trail leaflets available at Horsforth Library with a donation to the British Legion and also available at Horsforth Museum Saturday 10 until 4pm Sunday 2pm until 5pm and at the Horsforth Farmers Market. First trail Sat August 2nd to Sun 10th inclusive repeated November 1st until 9th inclusive." http://horsforthmuseum.blogspot.co.uk/
LEEDS FLOWER SHOW,
Leeds grammar school, Alwoodley 2nd and 3rd August open 12.00 noon
ST GEMMA’S YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE!
Join St Gemma’s Hospice for their first Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on Friday 5Th September, to climb Yorkshire’s three highest peaks. Staff from Kuta Outdoors and St Gemma’s Hospice will be there to support you. Enjoy some of Yorkshire’s stunning scenery while raising vital funds to support your local Hospice! Visit www.stgemmas3peaks.co.uk or call 0113 218 5559 for more details.
FAMILIES & CHILDREN LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION
Various locations in Leeds. Provides respite care for children with moderate – severe disabilities. Playscheme and weekend groups. Music Mondays. Children & teenagers up to 18. Call for details: 0113 2165133
ON STAGE THEATRE ARTS ACADEMY
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk
RAINBOWS / BROWNIES / GIRL GUIDES
St Margarets Church, Church Lane, LS18 5LA Various Days/Times Mon – Thurs. Volunteers needed urgently, training course & support is given. Enquiries: Penny 0113 2390533
STORYTIME
Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF. Thursday 10:30 – 11:00am. Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440
TINY OUTDOOR EXPLORERS (age 2-5 year olds)
TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP Mondays & Fridays 10.30am-11.30am. Don the wellies and explore the natural world with hands on fun activities. Enquiries: Lisa 07887 813061 or info@tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk
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Bob Horsforth Lives On! Readers of our early editions for Area A (Horsforth and its surrounds) will remember the no-holds-barred pages written by Bob Horsforth, an anonymous contributor who pulled no punches when expressing his own views about local issues concerning councillors, on-verge parking, excessive speeding, graffiti and the mess that dogs (and their owners) were leaving behind. Although there’s only so much that can be written about such matters, we’re pleased to see that Bob is still championing local issues – and continuing to bring the community together on Facebook. Two members of Bob’s Facebook group decided to invite entries for a competition to find a winner for a colourful mural to be painted on a large blank wall within the children’s play area in Horsforth’s Hall Park. Local teacher Gemma McDonald contacted the local schools and, from the entries submitted, the winner was seven years old Dana Aljabiry from Featherbank Primary School. Dana was presented with a
Adel Neighbourhood Forum Is there a Housing Need for Older Residents in Adel? One of the conclusions of an independent “Housing Needs Assessment” Report for Adel is that “There is evidence of housing need arising from older single people and couples living in properties that are too large for their needs and who want to downsize and release equity from their properties”. ARCO - Associated Retirement Community Providersthe umbrella organisation for
winning certificate by Councillor Dawn Collins in front of all the assembled school. Steph Callaghan, an artist from Fingertips Art Studio in Farsley and one of the originators of the project, then set about recreating Dana’s winning picture. Although the mural was officially unveiled at the Horsforth Gala on 28 June, it was not until a week later that it was completed and the winner could see the finished work. A plaque attached to the wall states that the mural is “a representation to recognise and testify to the retirement community providers would like an indication of the support for providing a range of provision for seniors living here on approved sites. What are your views? Let us know through the postal or email addresses below. Meanwhile, on 3rd July, Leeds City Council organised an event with our local schools, residents and members of the Adel Forum to examine how educational needs can be met in Adel. This event has now been followed up with an online discussion at http://leedsschoolplaceplanning. wordpress.com/ which will remain open until 14 August
vision, skills and imagination of the young people within the community or Horsforth.” Pictured with the winner Dana Aljabiry are Councillor Dawn Collins and painter Steph Callaghan (front) with Gemma McDonald and Peter Mallott of Horsforth in Bloom.
editor’s note
Have any other communities come together with similar initiatives? If so, how and when? Let me know: chris@ covered-magazine.net
and we would encourage you to become involved.’ Many thanks to those of you who have generously contributed to our work. For those who want to donate to the fund cheques can be sent to Adel Neighbourhood Forum, c/o 1 Park View, Adel, LEEDS LS16 8DF. For further information contact; Ian Bond at bondster@ btopenworld.com 1 Park View, Adel LS16 8DF or Nick Brown nickbrown@ nickbrownarchitects.com Web: adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk Twitter: @AdelForum
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DAREDEVIL LIZ TAKES TO THE SKIES FOR CHARITY Daredevil, Liz Helliwell, from Rawdon, will be taking to the skies in August to raise money for Leeds Women’s Aid. Liz will be doing a ‘wing walk’ to raise awareness for the local charity which helps women and children suffering from domestic abuse. The wing walk involves flying on the outside of a Stearman biplane, which will fly at up to 135mph with a low level flypast at 50 feet, a dive from 500ft and a zoom climb with a “run & break”! The charity’s spokesperson Samantha Lightfoot told Covered:
“We are so pleased that Liz is doing this for us, we think she’s really brave. She has raised £650 already and is aiming to get to £1000. This would provide 100 packs of baby food and clothing, 40 emergency food boxes for women arriving at our shelter, or a day with a specialist women’s support worker for twenty women at one of our drop in clinics. Any support that your readers can give would be wonderful. By providing this support to women and children affected by domestic violence we enable them to free themselves from dangerous situations, and remain free to live their lives safely.”
You can sponsor Liz online at: http://www.localgiving.com/ lizhelliwell or to find out more about Leeds Women’s Aid go to http://www.leedswomensaid.org.uk
The Regent maintains top quality Regent Fisheries in Horsforth has maintained its excellent reputation by regaining the NFFF Fish and Chip Quality Award. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), the trade body that represents the nation’s fish and chip shops, runs the scheme as a way of raising standards within the fish and chip trade and enhancing the profile of the industry. The scheme is a way of rewarding and promoting shops that provide good quality products and high standards of hygiene, as well as friers who show a high level of competence. To qualify, each shop has to go through an inspection by an NFFF approved assessor. The Regent owner Adrian Atter said “We are delighted to have retained the award. It is a team effort as it includes every aspect of the business so my thanks go out to the staff for all their continued hard work in making The Regent the only shop in Horsforth to have the award. We look forward to continue to offer all our customers the finest Fish & Chips and the friendliest service " This award sets the new benchmark for quality within the industry. It signals to the customer that they can buy with confidence where the award is displayed, and it encourages more outlets to raise their standards.
The premises at Regent Fisheries have been a fish and chip shop since 1925. For more information contact Regent Fisheries, 26 Regent Road, Horsforth LS18 4NP. Tel: 0113 258 2930.
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INSPIRATION FROM SAFE HAVEN Confidentiality! It’s a predisposed position to find oneself in at times isn’t it? The orchestra in the pit know it only too well. They are preparing to play, they know their stuff and by now the anticipation is immense. The audience applaud without knowing what they are about to hear as the first strains of the melody float across the auditorium. It’s a spectator sport that carries more clout than this but the audience don’t appreciate it half as much. When you ask a person for their autograph what are you really saying…you’re a nice guy I like you don’t I, I need a part of you to show me you care. Not really a passionate affair though, once seen, always forgotten. How about a nice cup of tea though? It means a whole lot more doesn’t it? You sit alongside someone and wait…what will they say , have they any good news or will they squash your already subdued horizon. As a matter of fact you don’t
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Transport of Delight? If you are a regular visitor to Horsforth then there’s a good chance that you’ll have seen this car around at some time or another. But why? Photographer Ivor Hughes was certainly wondering after seeing it a couple of times parked on New Road Side. Might it be a visual match for the Reliant Rialto, painted Del Boy style, photographed and featured in our last issue? Though what was the story behind it? By coincidence, and within a week, all was revealed. There it was, in all its glory, at Otley Sunday car boot sale early in July – Ivor’s always there looking for bargains. Horsforth resident Darren Bond, of Broadgate Crescent, had decided to liven the car up a little as a fundraising initiative for Candlelighters, a charity devoted to raising funds for relieving some of the pressures on children with
cancer, and their families. “I’m hoping that programmes like Look North or Top Gear might take an interest. I’ve contacted them but haven’t heard back. Not yet, anyway. I’m keen to do anything that will raise the profile of such a worthwhile charity”. Have no fear Darren. We’re on
your side. Where Covered leads, others often follow (see our followup piece about Leeds cyclist Beryl Burton). Anyone wishing to contact Darren or follow his activities can find him quite easily on Facebook. And, while you’re at it, why not take a look at Covered Magazine’s Facebook presence too?
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Tour de France: a challenge for the monthlies The Tour de France, as great as it was for Yorkshire, is becoming a distant memory for some. Being a monthly, and with that in mind, we asked contributor Ivor Hughes to find some angles that might hold interest in the following weeks
They’re off (or not). With the ribbon cut by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, this was the second ceremonial start. “K Zero” was on fact a mile and a half later.
of published and credited sports images, cite publications in which their work will appear and provide a photocopy of their national press card (eg BBC or NUJ). And then sign and return an eight-page declaration. Getting accreditation to shoot Le And then keep their fingers crossed Tour isn’t easy. Photographers – though not that tightly in my case are asked to supply examples as I’d shot it in France a few years
Similarly, the confinement of official photographers at Harewood two hours earlier than necessary gave others a great opportunity to shoot subjects other than the front of Harewood House. Here a charming birthday party from Coachford Cycling Club, County Cork. It was Der Hartnet’s 66th birthday (bearded) and his friends treated him (and themselves) to the first two stages of the tour.
ago. And, yes, the appearance of the pics in Covered, a monthly with a run in excess of 100,000 copies, was bound to be good enough for ASO, the governing body. But what to shoot, and which pics to use? There were around twenty press photographers at the official opening ceremony at Harewood House on the Saturday. And thousands more amateurs and pros between Leeds, Harrogate, York and Sheffield. As hard as I might try, my pics just weren’t going to be the best. So they had to be different. The first opportunities arose at the media village when it opened on the preceding Wednesday. The immense Continental circus that accompanies the Tour wasn’t at the saturation levels it enjoys in France. The gendarmes, French fire brigade, sponsors’ vehicles, official cars, motorcycles, teams, ASO, overseas press and the governing body must have outnumbered the British press
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by twenty to one. Whether the shots of vehicles against the Leeds skyline were worthwhile remains in doubt, but I was the only one around when Welcome to Yorkshire’s Chief Executive Gary Verity was escorting five-times winner and tour consultant and pundit Bernard Hinault across the car park; “Gary, are you going to Otley Cycle Races tonight? You’ve lost a couple of stone since I photographed you there last year.” Gary Verity; “Yes, I’ll be there. And it’s three stones actually. I’ve been getting on my bike. It took me ten hours to cycle the first stage last week, but I did it.” The other event at Harewood, sitting alongside the Tour, was the Yorkshire Festival of Cycling, around 100 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors over the whole weekend. Journalists also had to visit the Festival’s media centre to get passes for the grounds of Harewood itself. I’d
Three days to go until the Tour hits Leeds, and interest in Otley Cycle Races has never been greater. The Tour inspired Ann and Dave Shone to plan a sponsored “Tour de Belgium” in September, raising funds for a support group for young people with diabetes. A relieved and justifiably proud Gary Verity at the head of the start.
checked in on the Friday to get an idea of the shape of the thing. So, on the Saturday, I was blissfully unaware that the other official photographers had been herded by the police into a photo pen near the start. At 8.30 – at least two hours
before anything happened and three before the cyclists arrived. So, I got three hours of pics of the Festival that none of the others were able to get. Though I did wonder at the time why I was the only one shooting.
Enjoying their dinner in The Chevin on the Wednesday night. Wilfred Pesquet (left) is part of the forty-seven strong detachment of Paris HQ gendarmes that accompanies the tour throughout. Opposite is Lieutenant Colonel Eric Luzet, the policeman in charge of all French road and rail movements and operations. Wilfred Pesquet; “We’re really looking forward to fish and chips – we’ve been told that Yorkshire’s are the best.”
These and other images are available on ivorhughes.com
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LEEDS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Local businesses, performers and artists came together in Leeds for the annual Waterfront Festival recently to bring art, entertainment, food and family fun to this award-winning event. Held the weekend before the Yorkshire Tour de France, it was the perfect opportunity to get into the party spirit and have a great day out as part of the 100 days of culture. From Granary Wharf along to Thwaite Mills, the city’s River Aire waterfront was transformed into a blaze of colour, sound and aroma for the weekend as the programme showcased a variety of entertainment from live music to artisan food markets and the popular dragon boat racing. Regular favourites ‘The Mermaids’ performed a unique dry-land splash mob, alongside some new pirate allies, and Brewery Wharf had their very own ‘Camp Cooks’ entertaining
cabaret style. Water taxis and boat rides ferried people along the river to Thwaite Mills where there was more fun with archery, crazy golf and a mini fairground and the steam punk market. A little bit of French flavour was added this year at Victoria Wharf with a display of Citroen 2CV cars, Petanque and boules being played outside Brasserie Blanc. Leeds Minster got in on the act with music, crafts and an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Service whilst outside the Royal Armouries there were drumming workshops courtesy of the ‘Cloth Cat Studios’ and 100 metres of graffiti art and illustration created by 25 contemporary artists. Live music was provided throughout the 2 days from ‘The Hop’ at Granary Wharf all along the water’s edge, and sometimes even on it, with performances also taking place on floating stages and musical boat trips.
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The ‘Playful Leeds’ team were on hand for the festival fun with their trail featuring 14 robots hidden along the river and canal banks. Their March of the Robots workshops have proved very popular at venues around the city and encouraged people of all ages to get creative and make robots from junk, old bits of technology and a little imagination. The greatly anticipated dragon boat racing was a main event of Saturday, taking over Leeds Dock, and saw local businesses battle it out in a series of races whilst raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and providing a great spectacle for on-lookers. For more images from this year’s festival, or to get involved next year, visit the website www.leedswaterfrontfestival.com
WINNER’S OF LAST MONTH’S JAMES BLUNT/DONCASTER RACES COMPETITION: CONGRATULATIONS TO: CAROLINE NORRIS, LS20 GRAHAM BANKS, LS25 Gavin Parkin, LS6 MAGI WRIGHT, LS25
Pamela Wilson, LS15 Kirstie Lawson, LS16 Jo Kenyon, LS19 Laura Nevin, LS21
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Ireland Wood Primary School on Track On 3 July, in anticipation of Le Tour, Ireland Wood Primary School invited neighbouring schools to the official opening of their cycle track by Rawdon paralympic cyclist gold medallist David Stone. The youngsters also took part in a series of agegrouped cycle time trials. Greg Mulholland MP was scheduled to make the opening speech and, along with ex Leeds Rhino and Leeds Rugby Foundation Ambassador Keith Senior, was due to hand out the prizes a little after half-past two. Thinks didn’t go quite according to plan. Timings were delayed by the arrival of Deputy Prime
Greg Mulholland and Keith Senior with all the prize winners
Minister Nick Clegg who was also visiting his Sheffield constituency for the close of the second stage of Le Tour. Sadly, we missed his
Sean Kennedy Gets Nowhere in Aid of YAA Commuters and passers-by at Horsforth Train Station on the Thursday before Le Tour hit the streets couldn’t have missed Sean Kennedy’s sponsored static cycle ride opposite in Station Road, outside Mousie Browns Hair and Beauty Salon. Sean, pictured here with salon owners Amanda Warrington and Adele Mason, had just completed a 200 miles static ride and, with a friend, had raised £400 and counting in sponsorship and spontaneous donations. The beneficiary was Yorkshire Air Ambulance – timely as YAA deployed a third helicopter over the Tour Weekend and reportedly answered a staggering 21 calls.
surprise visit by minutes but were entertained by the time trials and able to stay and photograph the awards ceremony.
GET INVOLVED: LEEDS TRINITY BUSINESS NETWORK Networking can be a nightmare for small businesses; fees, commitments and the fear of standing in a room full of suits speaking about your business can all be unnerving, even for established business people. Leeds Trinity Business Network is different – informal, thriving and free with no obligation to make referrals or deliver a winning sales pitch to fellow members. LTBN is now in its third year, has an excellent member base and is a great opportunity to raise your profile and connect with other local businesses. Most sessions start with a buffet lunch and networking, followed by a ‘Welcome’ and introductions, then a relevant and interactive session on a theme geared towards boosting business followed by further networking opportunities. Now enjoying a short summer break LTBN will return on Wednesday 17th September from 12:30 – 2pm. If you have any queries or would like to attend the next session please contact Jess Sewter, Employment Partnership Manager on: 0113 2837 182 or at j.sewter@leedstrinity.ac.uk
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Rawdon Beer and Music Festival a Tour de Force Rawdon Cricket Club’s inaugural beer and music festival coincided with the launch of Le Tour in Leeds on 5 July. So, what better theme than the Tour itself? Apart from the glorious weather, the extraordinary Yorkshire feel good factor generated by the first day of the Tour, and with the second to follow, doubtless contributed to attendance surpassing expectation. With the event being indoors and out and, of course, with massive play and picnic areas, the event was indeed one for entire families and attrqacted 1500 guests. With over twenty real ales from Yorkshire, the musical side of the event featured six local musical acts plus an open mic session. Raising over £5000 for the club, and over £1400 for Macmillan, lead organiser Richard Barker has already confirmed to Covered that a second festival is to follow in 2015.
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