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Judith Dunn Dawn Kilner Ivor Hughes Pete Flint Murray Eric Wells Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs.

It’s not often editors crack a grin (Perry White anyone?) but I find myself smiling today. Why? There will still be a little daylight when I leave the office! Thankfully, winter is nearly over and spring is not too far around the corner, the official (meteorological) start of spring being 1 March. I’m not expecting butterflies to suddenly emerge and dance around my head as I skip down the road in some kind of Disneyesque otherworld but I am looking forward to those longer, more clement days.

Aside from a lighter evening, another reason I’m thinking of spring today is that, as Covered is a monthly magazine, I’m always looking at events and activities two or three months down the line. When readers were unpacking from summer holidays, we in monthly publishing were focussed on Christmas and New Year. With that in mind, I’d like to remind community organisations and contributors who kindly submit information to us for editorial pieces or for inclusion in our Really Useful Guide that the earlier we receive that information the better.

I’ve lost count of the number of very worthwhile events we’ve not been able offer support to because we only receive notice of them a week or so before the event takes place so please, get your content to me as soon as you can!

Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 10/02/15 and the advertising deadline is 12/02/15.

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THE HUNGRY BEAR Meanwood is fast acquiring itself a reputation as ‘the new Chapel Allerton’ and as more new people move into the area, so too, the number of bars and restaurants increase. In the midst of this burgeoning scene is The Hungry Bear restaurant and brewery.

Situated on a noticeable corner of Stonegate Road, opposite Waitrose supermarket, this white fronted property, with rustic wooden sign, looks like the sort of inviting, family-run restaurant you’d expect to find in the towns of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, not on a major thoroughfare in Leeds. The building was once home to a solicitor’s office but stepping through the front door and into the warm and welcoming

interior now, there’s no evidence at all of the building’s former purpose.

Divided over two levels, the ground floor has rugged slate tiled floors coupled with powdery blue/gray walls and dark wooden furniture.

Completed with luxuriant curtains draped in the immense windows and homely prints strategically placed, this instantly feels like a place to relax and spend hours chatting to friends. The bar and downstairs

restaurant are also wheelchair accessible. An imposing wooden staircase leads to a further dining area upstairs which has a slightly different, cosy, French bistro feel about it. Sitting in the eaves with an assortment of reclaimed furniture and wooden dressers, this room feels a lot lighter and airier, but still with the same friendly atmosphere and window views to the world hurrying by outside.

The Hungry Bear is still a relatively new venue, having opened just over a year ago, and a lot of people probably drive past without ever venturing in, which is a great shame as this place has a lot to offer and, once inside, the busy outdoors seems to just melt away. The staff here are well informed and strike the right balance between friendly and attentive, without appearing overbearing and the different seating areas and space allow for comfort.

They can cater for 46 covers here and you feel welcome whether it’s for a hearty meal, a few beers or coffee

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whilst you work and take advantage of the free wifi. With hundreds of glowing reviews online, it’s easy to see that past patrons have been impressed and easily converted into regular customers. The venue is also available for functions and meetings by arrangement.

Aside from its cosy and relaxing atmosphere, the main selling points of The Hungry Bear are the food, as you might expect, and also their beer. Because, as well as offering top quality food, The Hungry Bear has its own nano-brewery upstairs and brews a new ale every week with speciality beers also produced for occasions such as Christmas.

Brewed in 90 litre batches, the ales are then bottled on site and offered for sale in 500ml and 750ml sizes, with 5-6 different ales on the menu at any one time, ranging from a

pale ale through to a stout. Hungry Bear owner and Head Chef, James Coupland, and brewer, Phil, explain that it’s still very much early days for their craft ales. Though extremely well received so far, they are keen to expand the range and try out new ideas and tastes which compliment the food on offer. This is a relatively new concept for us here in the UK as we’ve now been conditioned to choose a nice wine to accompany fine food, but whilst the food at Hungry Bear is of a high standard, the emphasis is also on offering homely, substantial food which makes you feel good and it only seems natural that a good ale, or two, should be a part of that. Food that makes you feel good, and beer that makes you feel even better… now there’s a concept to which one can relate. Don’t be dissuaded if you are a wine lover

“Aside from its cosy and relaxing atmosphere, the main selling points of The Hungry Bear are the food, as you might expect, and also their beer.”

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“The Hungry Bear has its own nano-brewery upstairs and brews a new ale every week with speciality beers also produced for occasions such as Christmas�

though as there is also a reasonably priced range of wines, bottled beers and spirits as well as hot drinks available.

Friends, James and Phil, met when they attended Birmingham College of Food together before James went on to work at the renowned Box Tree in Ilkley and Wood Hall Hotel in Wetherby. His flair for Continental inspired dishes and creative presentation made using local produce continues and favourite dishes now at The Hungry Bear include a rich Dexter stew, served with thyme and garlic dumplings, and a confit belly pork with celeriac puree and black pudding balls. At lunch time there is also a range of light bites, sandwiches and platters, all displaying the same attention to detail for ingredients and flavours.

Peruvian fishcakes served with herb salad and avocado salsa, or parma ham, blue cheese and crispy walnut salad. There are meat and vegetable

platters available throughout the day, with the vegetarian version offering rosemary and garlic baked brie and mushroom and mozzarella arancini, along with the usual salads, pickles and breads. There are other dishes available for vegetarians too, such as candied beetroot and ginger sweet potato stack with smoked parsnip and edamame bean quinoa and dishes can often be adapted to suit a gluten free or vegan diet, on request. An added extra is that all of

the beers brewed on site are refined using Irish moss meaning these are also suitable for vegetarians. Sunday lunch is available between 12-6pm and if you have room left for dessert, then you can expect such delights as pistachio cheesecake with chocolate crackling, summer fruit mille-feuille with a strawberry and mint balsamic compote or a cheese board offering five local Yorkshire cheeses with accompaniments. The menus are seasonal and are changed around every 3 months with a new one due out shortly and including a beef short rib served with bubble and squeak cake. There is currently a lunchtime discount offer as well as an early bird meal between 6-7pm and booking is recommended on a Friday and Saturday evening.

Open Monday - Saturday Lunch 12.00 - 2.30 Dinner 6.30 - 9.30 Sunday 12.00 - 6.00 www.thehungrybear.co.uk

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Buying fresh and local

The January King retains his crown until March

Otley Farmers’ Market obliges every December by advancing their last-Sunday-of-the-month routine to the Sunday preceding Christmas. Their last was as popular and busy as ever with the inevitable focus on Christmas fayre, the wisest shoppers having reserved their turkey or game beforehand.

We asked Mark Waller of Organic Pantry, Tadcaster, what was local and seasonal right now; “Not difficult – this cabbage, the January King (pictured). It is remarkably frostresistant and, despite the name, it’s at its vey best right through to March.” Yes, it always pays to ask the experts.

cabbage flavour is again disguised.

That said, there’s not a lot of help to be found in cookery books. Mrs Beeton, writing in 1861, noted the high regard in which the vegetable was held by ancient Egyptians,

French Dishes for English Tables (1913) has a refreshingly minimalist approach to recipes and is widely available on websites such as Amazon and eBay for under £10.

Greeks and Romans - some believing that that it also cured all diseases. Even so, she offered just the one recipe - cabbage soup with the flavour disguised by onions and bacon. Similarly, more recently, Delia Smith’s Complete Cookey Course shares one of her own favourite vegetable dishes. One she had found in a Lakelands hotel; cabbage with garlic and juniper (crushed berries). By definition, the

Cabbages are given centre stage when included in pot roasts such as choucroute – a French/German borders dish where the cabbage braises and adds body and texture to a combination of spicy sausages and/or pork chops and/or small bacon/gammon joint (all meat pre-cooked). According to French Dishes for English Tables (Claire de Pratz 1913), the parboiled cabbage should be braised with the meat adding stock, a clove-studded onion and mixed herbs. Infuriatingly, though charmingly in places, the book doesn’t bother much with the finer points of detail such as quantities, oven temperature or duration.

Though, among the scores of conflicting “authentic” recipes online, the one consensus is that around two hours at 170C or gas mark 4 is about right...

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14 News from the Suburbs

Groundwork Leeds is looking for an angel!

Groundwork is a nationwide project aiming to increase environmental awareness and foster skills and confidence in all sections of the population.

From outreach work in primary schools to informal adult learning sessions, Groundwork has plenty to offer. The Leeds HQ is in Morley, but much happens at Swillington Organic Farm.

Practical outdoor activities such as woodland management, gardening and food growing are vehicles for learning, along with creative art and media studies and traditional crafts such as woodwork. Food cultivation is also designed to help low-income families eat better and more cheaply.

A key area of activity is aimed at 14 to 19-year-olds. School, with a culture of achievement and exams, is not suited to all teenagers. Groundwork runs 10 or 12 week “re-engagement” courses, designed to give kids of 14 to 16, who just might drop out, a focus on what they can do well, teaching skills and fostering confidence. Sven Whitely-McLean, vocational tutor based at Swillington since

Woodwork students create artefacts from scratch, to designs by fellow students in art and media. The tea-light holders are a new line.

2007, told Covered: “These courses have around a 90% success rate. We concentrate on teamwork and projects. The students might build their own boat, for instance, and go and learn to sail it on Yeadon Tarn!”

For 16 to 19-year-olds, the emphasis is on practical skills for the job market, as well as those essential qualifications in English, maths and ICT. Students can also benefit from placements with local employers.

Sven has a dream for Swillington.

Part of his brief is to manage the woodland at the farm and currently much felled timber just ends up as firewood. If Groundwork had a mobile sawmill, it would – in Sven’s

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words – create a “virtuous circle of sustainability”. Timber could be planked on site, enhancing the use of a valuable resource.

Projects such as the construction of an eco-classroom for primary school visitors to the site could be easily undertaken. Planking and building would teach students a wealth of new skills and – last but not least – Groundwork would enjoy income from hiring the sawmill out. They are applying for £10 000 of the £15 000 or so needed from the Lottery Fund, the rest from fund-raising and grants.

But if there is an angel out there, Sven would like to know!

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Seven Jazz Improvises on Saturdays Seven Jazz, a partner of Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton, has already started its spring season of fortnightly instrumental workshops on Saturday afternoons. Covered attended the first, on 10 January, with guest tutor Matt Parkinson taking the session – rather than regular tutors Will Howard and Dominic Moore.

While we were there, Matt was explaining and demonstrating the differences between the beats in jazz and similar genres – eg bossa nova. His explanations seemed very clear, at least for those blessed with a musical ear. Then demonstrated orally, by clapping and on the drums.

“We’ve gained in strength, depth and popularity over the past five years” organiser Jean Watson told Covered. All types of instrument are represented across a broad age group. Young Joeluca Dooley, there on alto sax, has been travelling over from Pudsey since the classes started – and he’s only sixteen now”.

Guest tutor Matt Parkinson explaining and demonstrating the differences between jazz beats and others

The classes aren’t strictly fortnightly - after all, it is jazz ...

Concerts in the hall or elsewhere by the tutors can bump them by a week. Latest info on sevenjazz. co.uk or from Jean Watson on 0113 2370700. Dom Moore also runs improvisational workshops in Meanwood on alternate Tuesday and Friday evenings and can be contacted 07800 816086.

Jazz Voices, a choir led by Tessa Smith holds sessions on alternate Mondays in Chapel Allerton

The workshop closed with a short performance involving all members here Daniel on sax

(contact Jean Watson).

Seven Jazz would prefer workshop members to have two years’ experience of playing, though not necessarily jazz. An ability to read music is preferable but not essential. Those interested are invited to attend and listen before joining. Or you can judge the results of their efforts at the Jazz Café Sunday afternoon improvisational concert at Inkwell Arts, also in Chapel Allerton.

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Leeds vigil for Charlie Whatever people might think of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, the cold-blooded murders at its offices in early January were an outrage. These journalists knew they were a target and some had been living under police protection for some time.

Indeed, one of the dead was a protection officer simply doing his job. On 11 January, French people took to the streets in their millions, united in their protest, and there were similar demonstrations across the world. The vigil held in Leeds Millennium Square drew some 150 people in support of the right to freedom of expression.

They responded to a call by former journalist Mireille Mason Beguin, who now lives in Leeds.

Other speakers included cartoonist William Rudling and Leeds City Councillor Lisa Mulherin.

Covered readers may know Yannick Minvielle-Debat, who runs French dance workshops all over Leeds.

Here with her son, Lucien

Mireille Mason Beguin addressing the crowd

Cartoonist William Rudling

Ahmed Merabet was the first victim, a policeman on patrol. As it happens, he was a Muslim

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The Pain of New Year’s Resolutions!

Are you one of the many people who decided this January to start a new fitness regime?

Gyms are choc-a-block at this time of year, and the pavements pounded by runners, despite the weather. However many people’s resolutions may falter after the first few weeks and not only due to a lack of will power. Injuries are very common when starting new exercise, but they needn’t stop you. Getting a quick diagnosis and the correct treatment and advice can keep you on track with that New Year’s goal.

Common exercise injuries are caused by damage to the soft tissues of the body such as: • • •

Most sports injuries you will have heard of involve these structures, Muscles – can be strained by e.g. sprained ankle, tennis elbow, knee, swimmer’s sudden excessive forces or runner’s shoulder. However they are not repeated overuse Tendons – connect muscles sports specific – you don’t have to the bones, can become pick up a racquet to suffer “tennis elbow”! inflamed or damaged Ligaments – form part of the joints, connecting one bone At Physiofit our physiotherapists to another, can strained by specialise in treating injuries caused by exercise. We have twisting, slipping or falling

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COMMITTED TO CARE St Gemma’s Hospice is committed to giving the best possible care to patients and their families.

As well as providing care for patients in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit or through their Community Nursing Service for those patients living at home, St Gemma’s is constantly looking for ways to make things better for patients. In 2011, the Hospice took the next step to improving services when One of these studies is testing they opened their Academic Unit out new pain medicines, some of which can combine with standard of Palliative Care [AUPC]. painkillers, to make them more The AUPC, led by Professor effective. They are also running a Mike Bennett, is a collaboration programme of interlinked projects with the University of Leeds which will help cancer patients, and it aims to improve care for and their carers, living at home, to patients with a terminal illness manage their medicines and their through research and education. pain more effectively.

An important focus of the AUPC is research into better treatment The researchers have been and care for cancer pain. A team working with patients, carers and of researchers, working between health professionals, listening the University of Leeds and St to their experiences, in order to Gemma’s, are currently studying identify improvements that can and testing different aspects of be made. From this work, a pain ‘toolkit’ has been developed and cancer pain management.

is currently being tested and a new system, giving speedy access to a health care professional for advice, is being developed.

St Gemma’s will use the results from this programme to improve pain management and a better quality of life for all cancer patients in Leeds and West Yorkshire, not just patients at St Gemma’s Hospice.

If you would like to donate to St Gemma’s then please visit the Hospice’s website, www.st-gemma. co.uk or call 0113 218 5555 to make a telephone donation.

COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: PAUL WADSWORTH

Aireborough, this amounts to 2,366 houses. I don’t have to tell you what a massive challenge this would be for our area, owing to the huge amount of development we have already had to accommodate over the years.

Many of you will be aware that the New Year saw the publication of the Council’s Core Strategy site allocations document. This is an initial blueprint for where the Council thinks developers should locate most of the 70,000 houses that Leeds is expected to build between now and 2028. In

Apart from the fact that many of us think the 70,000 figure is too high, due to recent changes in population projections for the city, we’re also deeply concerned about the amount of green belt land that is being proposed for development in the site allocations document. Councillor Paul Wadsworth Most wards in the city are set to Guiseley & Rawdon Ward

see some green belt development.

However, no bricks have yet been laid. In fact the current site allocations document hasn’t even been formally put out to consultation as I write these words.

A full consultation will likely happen later in the year, and at that point we will all have a chance to make our views known. I continue to argue, along with my ward colleagues, that Aireborough has simply had enough.

24 Places to Visit

East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley Last month we featured the Leeds National Trust Association’s 50th birthday party. There being no actual NT properties in the whole of Leeds, members have to travel if they want to visit any.

In the case of East Riddlesden Hall, that’s not far. And it’s unusual. Whereas the majority of stately homes in the area are legacies from Victorian captains of industry, East Riddlesden Hall dates from much earlier.

The earliest part of the main building, now a ruin, is known as the Starkie Wing. Originally a house built in the thirteenth century and hall built in the fourteenth, it was remodelled in the 1690s by Edmund Starkie, a prosperous local merchant.

Dangerously dilapidated, all but the façade was demolished in 1905.

Another branch of Starkie’s family, the Murgatroyds, had already added their own extensions, façades and detail to the existing fifteenth and sixteenth century structures. Today, there

The kitchen

are so many revelations and new interpretations that the even some of those in the know have had difficulty keeping up.

– hundreds of miles away in Suffolk. As absentee landlords they redeployed rooms according to the needs of a succession of tenants. They also sold parts of the Times change estate – perhaps those worth more to the industrial community than What had become a seventeenth the agricultural. The buildings century manor house was became neglected to the point of severely affected by the Industrial dilapidation.

Revolution.

Factories sprang up nearby.

The Leeds and To the rescue Liverpool Canal, cut through the estate. Ownership had passed to In 1913 twin brothers William Elizabeth and Catherine Starkie (Mayor of Keighley) and John and, on marriage, to their husbands Brigg bought most of the fittings

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The drawing room

The entrance porch, part of James Murgatroyd’s 1640s redevelopment

or jewels, no royal scandals. The atmosphere is therefore informal and friendly, rather than one of reverence where visitors feel compelled to speak in whispers.

And there aren’t nearly as many roped-off sections or severe warning notices that some other attractions have. The volunteer staff are local and are keen to share and inform.

Leeds NTA

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of the house in the hope that public funds could be raised to save the buildings. War intervening, a buyer was eventually found in 1933. But he was a builder and wanted to develop the whole site. Eventually he was persuaded to sell the hall and immediately surrounding land to the Brigg brothers who handed it to the National Trust in 1934. The task was immense – to peel back 300 years of changes and replace the long gone contents.

One important and architectural feature

Leeds National Trust Association has in hand a substantial donation to the hall, helping fund a living connection between the location’s farming, industrial and wool industries. Details have yet to be finalised, though Covered has been invited to attend a commemorative event in June.

So, more later ...

grounds is the Great Barn, approximately 35 metres by 15, with few changes since the seventeenth century and regarded as one of the finest in the North.

It also serves as a small and East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford informal museum of agricultural Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, equipment.

BD20 SEL. Around £6 admission to house, gardens and grounds.

Up close and personal Free parking. Public transport nearby. Limited disability access.

East Riddlesden Hall is more Open Saturday-Wednesday country manor than stately home. March-October, Sat/Sun The rooms are smaller, less grand. November-early December (some original No oils by Turner, no furniture exceptions and special events). in the by Chippendale, no family silver Full details on nationaltrust.org.uk

26 News from the Suburbs

Adel Neighbourhood Forum Housing Sites Allocations - Leeds City Council The Council has now published the list of sites they would like to take forward as part of their Housing Plan. These Plans were subject to a debate at a public meeting on Tuesday 13th January and the findings then framed the recommendations to go to a future Council Executive Board before finally going on to public consultation.

Adel Neighbourhood Plan key Policies set out.

Our Vision for Adel is to build on our ancient history and ensure that future developments help define, protect and enhance Adel as a modern settlement in its own right known for its landscape, green spaces and gardens together with the character of its buildings.

The quality of our amenities and education provision will also be

HORSFORTH HOOFER TO DANCE FOR NATIONAL GLORY AGAIN Local dancer Matthew Sellers (12) is heading to Montreal, Canada in March following his qualification for the Irish Dancing World Championships. This will be Matthew’s third entry into the annual competition and he hopes to bring home another world medal to add to the brace already displayed in his trophy cabinet.

Horsforth School pupil Matthew is clearly dedicated to his art - training for around 6 hours a week at the Joyce O’Donnell School of Irish

major priorities which will help to strengthen our sense of community.

Excellent accessibility to the city will be increasingly important for economic and social benefits.

The Plan will cover the design, layout, character and mix of proposed housing, we have supported,in principle, cases in Adel where brown field sites have been proposed. However we are opposed to development on green field sites.

Education and the lack of primary school places to meet new demands and Traffic problems arising from new and proposed developments are important issues that will be addressed.

The impact of additional housing on community needs has identified the need for children’s play provision, a community centre for all ages and the need for additional health provision.

Our environment and heritage policies will set out; The Identity of Adel as a green northern gateway to Leeds through increased tree planting on wide grass verges of large tree species.

Also to improve the character and

appearance of the retail frontages on Otley Road.

Creating a network of green links through new footpath links and cycle paths that connect and link to a wider city wide network.

Support for the protection and setting of heritage buildings such as Adel Parish Church and features such as Long Causeway, Scotland Mill and important historical elements within the area.

We now have vacancies on the Adel Neighbourhood Forum so if you have a passion for our community we would love to hear from you.

Time commitments can be arranged to suit your personal circumstances.

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Dancing. This will be Matthew’s second transatlantic journey to the competition in the last three years and he is delighted to be representing his country again. The 2013 finals took place in Boston, Massachusetts. The journey to the 2014 finals was less arduous requiring just a short trip to London.

Although Matthew will represent the country at this prestigious event, he does not receive any funding. If you are able to sponsor or support the Horsforth Hoofer as he jets around the globe in the name of national (and local) pride please contact Sylvia Sellers: sylvia.covered@hotmail.com

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CHARITY GOLF DAY IN APRIL Golfers are being urged to not miss out on the chance to top the leaderboard at the 2015 Lord Mayor’s annual charity Golf Day. Following a successful inaugural tournament in 2014, participants will once again be able to test their mettle as part of a fourperson team against rival line-ups at the 18-hole competition, which is set to be held on Wike Ridge at Leeds Golf Centre on Thursday 30 April 2015.

As part of the £350 entry fee per team of four, those taking part will not only be treated to lunch, dinner and goodie bag prizes, they can also test their golfing abilities in a series of fun and testing challenges.

Held in support of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor David Congreve’s chosen charity, the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal, and the Leeds Children’s Charity, last year’s event was a sell-out success, and anyone wishing to be involved in the 2015 tournament, are being urged to book their place as soon as possible to avoid potential disappointment.

David Johnston, president of the Leeds & District Union of Golf Clubs, Nigel Sweet, operations manager Wike Ridge Golf Club, Verlie McCann, chairman of the Leeds Children's Charity and the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor David Congreve.

For further details around the event, please contact by email: lordmayorsoffice@leeds.gov.uk or telephone: 0113 2474194.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the appeal can do so in the following ways: By text: ‘LMCA01’ to 70070, or online at www.justgiving.com/lmca The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor David Congreve said: "We are delighted to be hosting the 2015 Lord Mayor’s charity Golf Day at Wike Ridge Championship Golf Course, which last year was

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"This is a brilliant opportunity for keen golfers of all abilities to take part in what is a really fun event as a member of a four-person team against rival line-ups over 18 testing holes.

"With a lovely lunch, dinner and goodie bags also included on the day along with a number of individual competitions this really is something not to be missed, especially when all proceeds from the competition will be given to two fantastic charities."

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to a paper mill in the UK to be made back into newspapers, it takes about six weeks from them being in the green bin to being back to newspaper again. Glass is made into glass and steel cans are made into various steel products.

Aluminium cans are smelted down in the UK and made into various aluminium products including car parts.

COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: BARRY ANDERSON Recycling – where does it all go?

I am often asked where the various materials we put in our green bins end up. As part of my work on the Council’s Environment and Neighbourhood Scrutiny Board we visited the Council’s Recycling Contractor Martin’s at Beeston and were shown the various processing facilities. I thought you would find it interesting to know about some of the most common things we recycle.

The waste left over after all the recyclable products have been dealt with is sent for “Refuse Derived Fuel” at the recycling company’s own plant in Northampton – the waste is shredded and sent as a replacement for fossil fuels for burning in cement kilns.

milk bottles are washed and “flaked” in Leeds and sold within the UK to be made into various plastic products for example stock board that is used in the PET Bottles (plastic drinks bottles, construction industry to cover gas etc.) are sent to a company in and electric pipes once they are in Cllr. Barry Anderson Lincolnshire who make new the ground.

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Courtyard Creativities is the social skill and artistic partner of Courtyard Café. Both are community enterprises on Horsforth’s Town Street. The café employs and trains adults with varying levels of learning difficulties. Creativities, now a year old, offers a range of daytime and evening courses throughout the week.

One of their practical courses, cooking, has proven so popular that they have asked Covered to promote their current appeal for kitchenware. Crockery, cutlery, colanders, sieves, measuring jugs, larger mixing bowls, utensils and tea towels. Their greatest need right now is for pots and pans – which MUST be compatible with induction hobs. “We’ve been donated quite a few unsuitable ones which we, in turn, have

Sarah Pearson of Courtyard Creativities with one of their few pans compatible with induction hobs.

had to pass on to other charities and shops” Sarah Pearson told Covered. “Our students have a wide range of ability. Some need supervision when near sharp or hot objects, others learn to cook independently. And, of course,

there’s the social interaction.”

Donations or enquiries about any of Creativities’ courses or activities can be made at 96 Town Street or via coordinator Jodie Shaw on 0113 258 1484.

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LEFT BANK Left Bank is an extraordinary space for arts and events based on Cardigan Road in the Hyde Park area of Leeds.

Formerly known as St Margaret of Antioch Church, this red brick building may look fairly unassuming from the outside but, once inside this Grade II listed building, you find yourself in the midst of towering gothic stone columns, arches and stained glass windows, quite unexpectedly.

The building sat empty for a number of years after two dwindling church congregations were merged and moved to All Hallows, seeing St Margaret’s closed down. Thankfully, this magnificent building was saved when a group of individuals brought together an interest in preserving it and promoting it as not only a venue for contemplation and celebration, but also for creativity. Much has been done to renovate the building, including a new roof and window repairs and there are plans in place to install a new heating system. Left Bank Leeds has respected musician and songwriter Corinne Bailey-

Rae as its patron and is now run by charity Word of Life, with money raised from hire and performances going into maintaining the building and promoting further arts events and activities.

The cathedral like quality of this building lends its versatility to a wide range of events. Last year saw Left Bank transformed into a walk-through theatre production for The Narnia Experience. Aimed largely at schoolchildren, this innovative piece of theatre received 5,500 visitors at Left Bank and required some 300 volunteers to stage. Since then, the venue has

played host to aerial acrobatic theatre, beer and street food festivals, steampunk markets and also worked with nearby Hyde Park Picture House to show Vertical Cinema as part of the 29th Leeds International Film Festival. Most recently,

Thankfully, this magnificent building was saved when a group of individuals brought together an interest in preserving it and promoting it as not only a venue for contemplation and celebration, but also for creativity.

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Mimika Theatre hosted their unique performance of Landscapes within a tent set up in Left Bank. The tent allowing an intimate and atmospheric setting in which to engage directly with their audience and demonstrate differing animal

habitats from around the planet.

Left Bank are available for private hire and often present live music events and even have their own choir. The emphasis here is very much about getting involved and having fun and, with this in

mind, there is no audition to join.

And it almost goes without saying that this is a popular venue to host a wedding. Although unable to conduct legal ceremonies within the building, it makes a impressive and grand venue to host the reception and has its own licenced bar, selling organic, fair-trade and local products wherever possible and working with recommended outside caterers to make your special day truly memorable.

The next major event is Left Bank Skate which will see the venue transformed into an indoor skate park for one week only. Between 17 - 21 February you can ride inside this amazing space, with lessons and open sessions available for 8-17s and adults. Free for 8-17s and ÂŁ7 for adults. See website for full timetable. www.leftbankleeds.org.uk

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Leeds City College Horsforth Campus – 2015 Childcare & Teaching Courses!

Have you ever dreamed of working in Education? If so, then why not make 2015 the year you fulfil your ambition?

Leeds City College is recruiting now for its range of Childcare (Early Years) / Teaching Assistant courses offered at a number of levels for those wanting to work with Children. If you are interested in undertaking any of our Childcare or Teaching Assistant courses you will need to attend an information session before enrolment.

The next information session at Horsforth Campus is on Monday 23rd February @ 9.30am. To book a place at an information session, please contact lianne.wray@

HORSFORTH TOWN COUNCIL The New Year has brought the annual challenge to Horsforth Town Council (HTC), in that it is preparing its plans for its 2015 – 2016 budget. This is set against the backdrop of continuing cuts imposed by Leeds City Council (LCC) on spending, as a result of reduced support from central government, as the country claws its way out of the deficit in national expenditure. Such is the case with HTC and its support from LCC. Council tax support to HTC is about 15% lower than last year. Grants to allow HTC proper maintenance of

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Horsforth Campus will also be offering a range of Teacher Training courses including PGCE / Certificate in Education, BA Education & Professional Development & Learning Support (FdA) and our innovative FE Direct Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Development Project developed to recruit and the 21 paths and ginnels it takes responsibility for have been reduced year on year r e c e n t l y.

Money for this is now only about 20% of what it was a few years ago. We will see the availability of grants from our Outer North West LCC committee fall, as they too are constrained by the funds they have to support local issues. The knock on effect of the national budget deficit is beginning to bite hard: expect more of the same in the coming few years.

HTC full council will be debating

train graduates into specialist Mathematics and English teachers for post-16 providers will continue.

If you want to find out more about courses at Leeds City College, we have a friendly team ready to help you.

T: 0113 386 1997 E: courses@leedscitycollege.ac.uk W: www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk the HTC budget on 28th January; so on reading this the budget should have been decided. See the budget by visiting the HTC website. The budget determines the HTC precept, on which the town council tax band rates are calculated.

The other aspect that will absorb HTC is that on May 7th 2015, the general election (for MPs) is also accompanied by some city council and HTC elections. All 22 Horsforth Town Council seats will be contested, with the whole of the in-post HTC councillors standing down. The first full council meeting in May 2015 will see the start of a new 4 year cycle for HTC. Martin Hughes - Chairman, Horsforth Town Council

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WOGGLES & WHEELS AS THE DALEKS SCOUT OUT A HOME IN HORSFORTH! Do you remember hiding behind the sofa when the Daleks appeared on TV? Do your children still do this? Well, come out from behind the sofa and come and meet them faceto-face!

There will be a Dalek invasion in Horsforth in February when 9th Airedale Scouts perform ‘The Daleks Next Door’ – a cautionary

tale of what might happen should you find Daleks moving into your street. It’s not all terror though and you can expect plenty of humour thrown in! Real Daleks (live from the Planet Skaro) will appear at each pantomime performance, along with the Tardis and K9!

The pantomime will take place

at The Grove Centre, New Street Horsforth on Thursday 19th February at 7.30pm, Friday 20th February at 7.30pm, Saturday 21st February at 3.00pm and again at 7.30pm.Photos can be taken before each performance and you can book times in order to guarantee you capture this once in a lifetime experience! For more information and details about having your photo taken with a Dalek, please visit www.daleksinhorsforth.co.uk Tickets for the pantomime itself can be ordered from Eric Douglass on: 0113 258 5519.

For more information about the 9th Airedale Scout Group please visit http:// www.9thairedalescoutgroup.org/

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The company car market is a competitive one. German brands fight for space on lists designed to keep managers and executives happy. If you are fairly senior you might be fortunate to have an options list littered with BMW 5-series, Audi A6s and Mercedes E-Classes. All very good cars but all of them very sensible and perhaps a little bit bland. They are all designed to blend desirability, luxury and low emissions.

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So what would happen then if hidden in amongst those vapid choices there was a name associated with Italian race cars?

Doing just that is the Maserati Ghibli Diesel. A four door diesel saloon like the rest but this offering has heritage. From the giant trident badge on the nose, a menacing grill and muscular bodywork the Ghibli brings something new to the table.

Maserati brought a Ghibli Diesel to Wetherby and I had to jump at the chance of trying it out. As I approached the car there were hints of Maserati’s popular GT models and of the Ghibli’s bigger brother the Quattroporte.

The large alloy wheels and four exhaust pipes suggested a sporty machine and didn’t give away this car as the diesel engine option.

The interior was a pleasant space to be in with a large touch-screen acting as the focal point of the

generally uncluttered dashboard. A carbon fibre finish to the centre console injecting a sporty finish into an otherwise luxury environment of leather and exposed stitches. If you’re feeling brave you can even specify red leather seats.

The VM Sourced 275bhp V6 engine was unmistakably the diesel but was far from obtrusive. Driving along in ICE (Increased Control and Efficiency) or normal mode and the Ghibli wafts around as you would expect any of its competitors. Select Sport mode and the Ghibli comes alive. The 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox waits until higher revs before shifting, valves in the exhaust open up and the ‘Active Sound’ system pipes the best of the exhaust note back into the cabin. Amongst this orchestra of noise 60mph comes up in just 6.3 seconds which is more than adequate for a car of this size.

Even at slow speeds driving through the centre of Wetherby the burble of the Maserati grabbed the attention of bystanders, something few of its competitors could manage. That is what the Maserati brings to the table, it has that something else. It is practical, efficient and has a reasonable emissions but more than that the Ghibli makes you feel special.

The Maserati Ghibli Diesel starts at £49,160 On The Road, has an average consumption of just 47.9 and emits just 158g/km of carbon dioxide. For those company car drivers amongst us the Benefit In Kind rate of 27%.

If you are lucky enough to have the Ghibli Diesel on your company car list, or even luckier to be able to afford one, then this is one car I suggest you take a closer look at.

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MASTER OF THE SKIES Leeds is a good place to live if you like magnificent birds of prey. Any clear sunny day, keep your eyes on the sky and you’re bound to be treated to the sight of one (or often more) beautiful red kites soaring above you, with their red-brown plumage, deeply forked tails and a wingspan of up to 1.5 metres.

Red kites were persecuted mercilessly in the UK in the 19th century, and almost died out here, with only a few pairs hanging on in north Wales. Thanks to dedicated conservationists, including the RSPB and Natural England, from 1989 birds from Spain and Sweden were re-introduced, and there are now over 2,000 breeding pairs in the UK, 10% of the world population.

The Yorkshire Red Kite Project started at Harewood House in 1999, and 15 years on, 112 territorial pairs have been recorded, and the population is considered to be self-

buy these or make your own – for more details check the RSPB website at http://www.rspb.org. uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/ helpingbirds/nestboxes/

sustaining. The Harewood estate remains one of the best places in Leeds to see these lovely birds. Red kites feed on carrion, such as dead sheep, and also takes small live prey, such as earthworms, beetles, rodents and amphibians. In spring, you can sometimes also hear their high pitched “mewling” call, as pairs of breeding birds call out to one other.

February 14th – 21st is National Nestbox week, when you can help birds locally by putting up a nestbox in your garden. You can

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Crocus should start breaking through soon.

Happy New Year to all our readers, this is a month of cold and wet, so look out for signs of spring to brighten your horizons. The first little signs of white are showing from snowdrops, the green spikes of crocus leaves and other early bulbs are showing above the ground. Witch hazel is flowering, and the scent from Daphne and Viburnum shrubs will always make you smile.

beans – making small successions sowing of beans in the following months. If the soil is not too cold and wet, plant your garlic and shallots outside. If the conditions are not good, plant them in modules under cover to get them started, then plant them out as the weather warms up.

This month finish any pruning of apple and pear trees, cutting out and diseased wood and crossing branches. Plums are pruned in the summer. Then winter wash all your fruit trees and bushes, to give them a clean start for a productive summer. If you like forced rhubarb, clear the soil from around one of the roots, to allow them to become frosted – then cover with an upturned dustbin or similar to block Keep of the ground while it is cold and wet, out all the light. similarly with laws, since the soil will compact and make problems for later in the year. If you have In the garden, cut off old leaves of hellebores, the facilities, it is possible to sow sweet peas for and be prepared to firm back in any plants which an early crop, pinching out the tops when they are have been lifted by frost. Heavy snow falls will about 9” high to make them bush out. Similar, sow accumulate on hedges, shrubs and tall plants, so be onions seeds now, then the first sowing of broad prepared to knock it off if and when it occurs.

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Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk

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

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

PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a self-help supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk

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).

DROP-IN MEDITATION EVENING CLASSES

At Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5HD Thursday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Suitable for beginners and those who have meditated previously. Taught from a Buddhist perspective. For more info: www.meditationinleeds.org or call 0113 265 2118

GET FIT STAY FIT

Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Over 60s gentle exercise class. Wednesday 2pm-3pm. £5 per session.

Enquiries: 0113 2738640

IBS LEEDS

Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Monthly meetings now being held at the HEART Centre in Headingley. Please email me at matt@letscureibs.com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details

LEEDS FENCING CLUB

Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-

ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT AMICI SINGERS

Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms) Mixed voice friendly choir Thursdays 7pm. at Adel Methodist Church. There are no auditions and new members whether experienced singers or beginners are all welcome.Further details from Elizabeth King tel. 0113 2285932

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

CIRCLE DANCE

Our friendly group meets fortnightly on Thursday 3.00pm – 4.30pm. at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, Leeds 16 All welcome - No partners or experience needed. Contact Pat for further details: 0113 289 9626

CRAFT AFTERNOONS

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. All welcome. Enquiries: 0113 3910440

FARSLEY & DISTRICT ART CLUB

The Studio, Westroyd Park, New Street, Farsley LS28 5AS. The club opens three days per week for drawing & painting. There are regular demonstrations, workshops and sketching, details at www.farsleyartclub.org.uk. Please visit and try us out or call 07542 495575.

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

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. www.horsforthartsociety. worldpress.com

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

LEEDS FOLK FIDDLE GROUP

We are looking for new members in Leeds Folk Fiddle Group, violinists of all ages and abilities, varied repertoire, folk music of all kinds, new members welcome, rehearsals Thursday 7pm at LS2, Newly established Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra, new members welcome, rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45. Junior Violin Group, suitable for children of all ages, meet every Thurs at 5pm, contact 07546 459 409, email leeds.violin@ gmail.com

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 meeting house. Admission is

The Really Useful Guide 47 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

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Adel Methodist Church Hall, LS16 7PQ Monday 1.45pm to 3.45pm, Tuesday 7.45pm to 9.45pm Lidgett Park Methodist Church. LS8 1HG, Thursday 7.30pm to 10pm Hawksworth Wood Primary School, LS5 3QE, Friday (children) 5.15pm to 6.45pm. First class free then £4 per session. Beginners welcome, Further details from Irene 0113 2631310 or glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

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COOKRIDGE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY PANTOMIME

Jack and the Beanstalk at Cookridge village hall, Green Lane, Leeds 16. Matinee performances are at 2.30 on Sat Feb 14th and Sat 21st Feb. Evening performances are at 7.30 on Wed 18th, Thurs 19th and Fri 20th Feb. Ticket prices are £6 for adults and £5 for concessions, available on the door.

NATIONAL NEST BOX WEEK

Wednesday 18th February 2015 10:00 – 13:00 Design a nest box for one of the birds at Tropical World! Draw a plan for a practical nest box – will you design a Hornbill Hotel, Finch Flat or a Turaco Tower? Meeting Place: Workshop Marquee, Outside Tropical World

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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WORKSHOPS

Adel Methodist Church Hall, LS16 7PQ. Saturday 2.30pm to 4-45pm 14 February 2015; 28 February 2015; 14th March 2015; 25 April 2015 Beginners welcome. £5 per workshop. Further details from Irene 0113 2631310. glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

looking ahead MEERKAT MARCH!

Saturday 14th March 2015 The new Meerkat pups should be immerging from their underground nest in early March. Celebrate the new arrivals by making Meerkat masks and looking at Meerkat-like animals we have living in Britain!

Meeting Place: Workshop Marquee, Outside Tropical World.

SINFONIA OF LEEDS

Saturday, 28 March, 2015 at 7.30 at The Great Hall, Leeds University Vaughan Williams, Walton, Sibelius, Soloist Catherine Lowe, Conductor David Greed. Tickets: The Carriageworks Box Office - 0113 2243801 or sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite.com or on the door

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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.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, RAYNEL DRIVE, IRELAND WOOD, LEEDS 16

On Sundays, services with Holy Communion, are at 8.00 am and 10.00 am.

There is a Kid’s Club during the service on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Food, Drink & Farmers Markets

OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET

New temporary venue - Park Avenue 3rd Saturday of every month 9 - 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

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

COOKRIDGE CAMERA CLUB

Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER. Wednesday evenings 7:30pm Enquiries: Richard 0113 2301853

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

FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE

Freemasons support local charities from local and national funds. We welcome enquiries for membership from all men over 21 (Ladies have their own organisation). So if you would like to know more about helping others in need and perhaps wish to know more about a local lodge please e-mail beaudare@msn.com or visit www.wrprovince.net information.

Meetings take place in many areas.

There is one near you.

HOLT PARK LIBRARY WRITERS’ GROUP

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES

Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2-3.30pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188

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.

ADEL BRIDGE CLUB

HORSFORTH CEMETERY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR

AIREBOROUGH CAMERA CLUB

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

HORSFORTH CHORAL SOCIETY

CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET

Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm.

Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET

Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET

The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm

HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET

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

HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET

St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk

KIRKSTALL DELI MARKET

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

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

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 St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY. Contact: 07958 782348 or www.horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

HORSFORTH CHURCHES TOGETHER

St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY Details: Hilary Taylor 0113 258 3521

BRAMHOPE METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP

HORSFORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Tuesdays 10am – noon.

Delicious homemade scones and friendly fellowship. All welcome.

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.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)

HORSFORTH RETIRED PEOPLE'S CLUB

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

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

From basic to Level 6, also one to one tutorials. For anyone who likes to communicate with Deaf people, all courses are held at Burley Lodge Centre.

More information: www.signiasigning.co.uk

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

KALEIDOSCOPE

Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and non-profit making.

Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website Kaleidoscope

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KNIT AND NATTER

ROTARACT

HORSFORTH IN BLOOM

LEEDS & BRADFORD FRIENDSHIP GROUP

ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS

LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP

NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY

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 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

LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.

National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/tea and biscuits.

Only £8 per year (£11 per couple) to join and everyone is welcome.

Members New Year Lunch Friday 9th January. Enquiries:cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com or 01924 892681

LEEDS RSPB GROUP

Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildlife-rich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.

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

Full details of times and dates on our website at www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk

NORTH LEEDS MODEL FLYING CLUB

Call for venue and times.

New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Enquiries: 0113 2178348

OTLEY CAMERA CLUB

Club meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7.15pm at Otley Town Partnership Rooms, Mercury Row, Otley.

Visitors are very welcome, regardless of experience. From September to May a series of competitions are interspersed with illustrated talks and training for photographic techniques. During the summer months there are outings to places of photographic interest. www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome.

Details: tony_cleminson@hotmail.com

Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org

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

WHITE ROSE LADIES SPEAKERS CLUB

Stable Block, Horsforth Museum.

2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7.45 Visitors welcome.

For further information phone Barbara on 0113 2564897 or Stephanie on 0113 2550824

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 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 Meeting on the 10th February, 8pm will feature John Smiles FNVS, who will give an illustrated talk on “A Year Under Glass”.

Meeting on the 10th March, 8pm, will feature Sam Bullivent, Director of Green Spirit Hydroponics, and he will be giving a talk on “Hydroponics and Growing Under Lights”. Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Meetings are open to all and admission is free, also refreshments and a raffle.

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

RAINBOWS / BROWNIES / GIRL GUIDES

GREEN FINGERS FRIENDS OF ADEL WOODS

Friendly group looking after Adel Woods in North Leeds along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Monthly meetings to preserve special habitats, clear paths, put up bird and bat boxes, and remove litter. All welcome.

Ring 0113 285 7136 or see our website at friendsofadelwoods.wordpress.com

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. 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.

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 11.15– 11:45am. Children under 5 Welcome. Enquiries: 0113 3910440

SINGING MUMS

St.Paul's Church, Ireland Wood Jubilee Room.

Friendly singing group for Mums to enjoy with their babies. Tuesdays 10 - 11 a.m. £5 per session if booking the term, £6 drop in. To book a place or for more info email georgina.lashbrook@hotmail.com or visit the Facebook page and send a message Facebook.com/singingmums

TINY OUTDOOR EXPLORERS

(age 2-5 year olds) TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP. Mondays & Fridays 10.30am11.30am. 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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Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations

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Repairs

Upgrades

Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Fully Insured and Qualified Engineers Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert

CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON 0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 Local to you in LS16, LS18 & LS19 Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk

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Beds/Mattresses Snooze Station

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Building & Joinery Services DPM

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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 Charities & Fundraising

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Children & Families Music Bugs

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Cleaning Services Poppies

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Cleaning Services

HOMEMAIDS CLEANING SERVICES LTD Ete 1999

Locally Based Reliable, Trustworthy Staff References Available

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY, MONTHLY OR 1 OFF CLEANS VERY FLEXIBLE

A company small enough to care but large enough to cope Please call Helen on: 0113 2555307 or 07808 410294 Dry Cleaning

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Fires & Fireplaces

MAKE A STOVE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

Dry Cleaning

Special Offers

Carpet Cleaning Service *Please Call For A Quote*

Wood burning and multi-fuel stoves and fireplaces

2 Suits for £15 2 Coats for £15 4 Trousers for £15 3 Jackets for £15

Carpet Cleaning Machine Hire 1/2 day £15 ■ Full day £20

Visit our premium showroom at 33 church street, Ilkley or call 01943 600 400 www.earthrenewables.co.uk

Your Clothes Deserve Some TLC

TLC Ltd

Quality Dry Cleaning

Tinshill Lane Cleaning 397a Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7DF (Top of Tinshill Lane)

0113 261 3369 / 07882 525 977 Florists

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Caring 4 Life

Electricians

Centre Pull Out

Graveley’s

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Horsforth Beer Festival

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The Bridge Inn

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Wiltshire Farm Foods

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Garage Doors

Emergency Call Out / Fault Finding Security Lighting and Smoke Alarms Wall Sockets and Cooker Connection New and Retro-fit LED Lighting Landlord Services and Certificates

Call Ian on Mob: 07711 685829 Tel: 0113 2619343 Local Knowledge, Reliable Service, Competitive Quotes

GARAGE SAME

DOOR DAY

REPAIRS

7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •

Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted

ALL AREAS COVERED NO CALL OUT CHARGE

www.firstgaragedoors.com

LEEDS

01132 820 410 CALL GARY MOBILE

07860 382 984

Established 1983

CHRIS VICKERS ELECTRICIANS & PLUMBERS

Domestic Commercial Industrial 24hr Call-Out No Job Too Small

TEL: 0113 258 3637 MOBILE: 07940 124511 Victoria Drive, Horsforth

Garage Services Town Garage

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Garden & Tree Services N.S.Whitaker

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Roxton Tree Services

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Gardens HAGA

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Health & Wellbeing Guiseley Mobility

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Physio Fit

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Slimming World

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Heating & Plumbing

KAYES

PLUMBING & HEATING

Would You Like to Improve Your Health and Wellbeing?

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATION SERVICING ■ INSTALLATIONS ■ REPAIRS BOILER INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES in Adel and Rawdon

Further details, full list of class programmes, specialist and one to one sessions

303048

E: kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

TEL: 07958 383049 OR: 07921 764404 LAND-LINE TEL: 0113 8054526

www.northleedsyoga.co.uk Contact Jane now to book your first FREE class Jane O’Halloran jane@northleedsyoga.co.uk 01943 465230 Our Special New Year Offer ends 28th February

25% off

a class passport if you sign up at your first class Heating & Plumbing E J Woolfoot

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Health & Wellbeing

STEVEN ROURKE MSSCh, MBChA (HCPC Registered)

MOBILE CHIROPODIST Don’t suffer with foot problems!

A comprehensive service for all your Foot Care needs in the comfort of your own home.

E: james.thorogood22@sky.com

To book an appointment call: 0113 2566123

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Covered Classifieds I.T. Support

Mobile Valeting

HOW’S YOUR COMPUTER HEALTH? VIRUS TROUBLE, INTERNET WOE, RUNNING SLOW, PRINTER NO-GO? CALL ALL PC SERVICES: REPAIRS ADVICE & TRAINING FOR: HOME PC LAPTOP TABLET & COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Fast Budget Repairs

SP RA ECIA TES L SO FOR TRA LE DE RS !

Call APS Today

Painting & Decorating

T: 0113 274 0810 | 01943 876 889 M: 0779 491 0779 Jewellers

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Decoratin

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Joinery Services

The Joiner & Handyman All Aspects of Joinery & General Maintenance No Job Too Small General Building work Decking & Fencing UPVC facias & Soffits Guttering Repaired, Cleaned & Replaced Ridge Tiles Repoint Small Roof Repairs

T E L : 0 7 7 8 6 74 3 3 0 2

jamestingle@gmail.com

OAP Discount Available

All types of decoration work Internal & external Large or small Insurance work welcome Special rates for Senior Citizens Quality Workmanship by professionals Free Estimates Call us for an immediate response

TEL: 07802 464296 or: 07852 311683

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Painting & Decorating

PAINTER & DECORATOR City & Guilds Trained 29 Years Experience Fully Insured Discount for Pensioners Complete Professional Service FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING & DECORATING NEEDS PLEASE CALL PHIL ON: TEL: 0113 2557 735 MOB: 07973 146 583

NO JOB TOO SMALL

In addition to the city’s highest door-to-door distribution, Covered is now available in selected supermarkets and convenience stores. Look out for us across the city in:

PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE DECORATING SERVICE All Types of Decorating Work Large or Small Insurance Work Fully Qualified and Insured Free Estimates

We pride ourselves on a reliable service.

Check our Facebook page for customer reviews.

TELEPHONE MARK ON MOBILE: 07450 393862

Photographic Resources

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Plastering

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