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trained under award-winning chefs Gary Rhodes and Paul Heathcote. Stuart himself was awarded an AA rosette within six months of working at The Park at Walton and also spent five years at The Queen’s Hotel in Leeds. At Audley Clevedon, Stuart strives to use as much local and seasonal produce as possible and the results are obvious in all of the fresh and varied dishes, which have been creatively and fastidiously prepared.
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“ The stylish Clevedon Bistro is open seven days a week and offers a variety of lighter meals along with classic meals and Chef’s signature dishes. Popular dishes include braised ham hock potato cake, served with buttered salsify and crushed pumpkin or sea bass served with Jerusalem artichokes, baby leek and wild mushrooms and the cheesy garlic chips – triple cooked chips, dusted with parmesan and served with a garlic dip are simply divine. Classic dishes include a chicken, mushroom and tarragon pie and a butternut squash risotto, served with goat’s cheese, and there’s an appealing range of sandwiches available for smaller appetites. The adjoining restaurant is equally tasteful in décor and is a wonderful and calm environment to savour the delicious dishes on offer. For the festive period, Audley Clevedon have an exciting range of menus available for Christmas parties or a four course Christmas Day lunch, as well as their Sunday carvery and Boxing Day carvery. There’s something here for everyone, ranging from traditional dishes such as roast crown of turkey and Christmas pudding to artichoke, leek and pumpkin pie or individual fillet of beef wellington with sumptuous desserts such as dark chocolate truffle torte and vanilla seed pannacotta to chose from. Also fully licensed, there’s a good selection of accompanying drinks available including superb wine from the Queen’s
wine merchant, Berry Brothers and Rudd, who were established in 1698 and have been supplying wine to the Royal Family since 1903. So, if you’re looking for somewhere special, but still very affordable, to celebrate over the festive season or even somewhere to relax after the hussle and bustle of Christmas shopping, what better place than the beautiful surroundings of Audley Clevedon? For more information visit the website www.clevedonrestaurant.co.uk
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100g mashed potato 75g of mackerel Panko breadcrumbs Salt and pepper 1 beaten egg Milk 300g spinach 1 egg
Smoked mackerel fishcake with buttered spinach, poached hens egg and herb oil.
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250g plain flour 250g castor sugar 5 medium eggs 250g butter Golden syrup Butter for lining moulds
First make the herb oil by gently blanching herbs (basil, parsley or marjoram) in seasoned boiling water for 10 seconds before taking out and refreshing in iced water to stop cooking and to retain the natural colour. Next take your seasoned, mashed potato and mix the mackerel into it to form a fishcake. Check the seasoning. Mix 1 egg, 20g flour and 30g of panko bread crumbs and coat fishcake in breadcrumb mixture twice so it seals the mix in. Deep fry the fishcake for roughly 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked though, then finish off in a hot oven for 5 minutes. Wilt the spinach down in a little butter, checking the seasoning as you go. Then in a saucepan poach a hen’s egg in hot water with a little vinegar. To assemble sit the spinach in the centre of the bowl, then placing the fishcake on top. Drizzle some of the herb oil around the fishcake then sit the poached egg on top. To garnish place a couple of pea shoots on top of the egg.
Individual beef wellington with pomme puree and caramelised roots
Firstly make the duxelle by putting the raw mushrooms in a food processor with a little garlic and blending to a crumb. Then add to a semi hot pan and sweat down, checking the seasoning as you go.
Syrup sponge pudding
In a mixing bowl, whisk sugar and butter until light and airy. Mixture should be pale and double in volume. Lightly whisk the eggs and add a little at a time, incorporated fully. In a separate bowl, sift flour before folding into the egg mix. Folding in a figure of 8 motion, you should then have a thick batter consistency. Lightly grease pudding moulds and cover the bottom with golden syrup. Then spoon in enough mixture to fill the moulds ¾ up. Steam at 100 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Serve with vanilla custard and a scoop of clementine ice cream.
Seal the beef in a hot pan all the way around, before seasoning. Spoon some of the mushroom duxelle on top of the fillet. Then wrap pancake completely around fillet to encase it. Repeat process with the puff pastry. Then egg wash (It’s important to rest the meat before cooking. This helps it to become more tender) Heat oven to 200C. Brush wellington with a little more egg yolk and cook until golden and crisp, around 20-25 minutes for medium-rare beef. To serve cut straight through the middle showcasing the fillet itself and serve with creamed pomme puree, caramelised root vegetables and red wine jus.
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FARMERS MARKETS Horsforth Farmers Market
1st Saturday of every month. 9am-12:30pm St Margaret's Primary, Town Street, Horsforth. LS18 5BL. www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk
Bramhope Farmers Market 2nd Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane Bramhope LS16 9AZ
Otley Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm Market Square, Otley. LS21 3AQ
Kirkstall Deli Market
Last Saturday of every month 12pm-3pm Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH.
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1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am16.00pm. Briggate, Leeds City Centre
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Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm The Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB
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Game On! Late in November, BBC’s Nigel and Adam’s Farm Kitchen lamented the loss of the concept of seasonality with food and tried to put readers back in line with nature’s cycle. But Christmas is one of those dates in the year that dictates the kind of food that most people will be having, seasonal or not. Such is the demand for traditional Christmas fayre (don’t you hate that word?) that most producers are keen – and able – to tailor their production and ensure that their best is on offer at the right time. And now with the added benefits of polytunnels and chilled transportation. Rather than memorising what is at its natural best and when, perhaps an easier way to keep on track is to buy an old or modern facsimile Victorian cookery book – more later. One venue that accommodates local producers with Christmas in mind is Otley Farmers’ Market. Usually on the final Sunday of the month, each December event is pulled forward to the Sunday before Christmas – this year the 22nd. If this December is anything like last year, you’ll have to get there early to enjoy the pick of the crop, so to speak. Or check the list of regular exhibitors online and place an order to collect. Or place your order with a local butcher or farm shop. Hanging round supermarket produce
Brandy butter from Birchfield Family Dairies, Leathley (nr Otley). Four generations – why not leave it to the experts?
shelves towards close of play on Christmas Eve (this year a Tuesday) hoping for a £20 free range goose or whatever has almost become a national sport. And if other shoppers’ nerves crack when they hit £30 then you have literally nowhere else to go ... Goose? Why not? Well, the five gallons of fat that flow off it might be why not for some. But, nonetheless, maybe something other than turkey for caterers, office workers, councillors or anyone in corporate hospitality who is sick of the sight of it by mid-December? Or someone who doesn’t want to be eating it until mid-January? If you want to keep all the trimmings and tabletop drama then it still has to be a high-end bird. Perhaps free range chicken or guinea fowl, perhaps game.
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Shop local, shop early. One poultry stand at Otley Farmers’ Christmas Market had sold out of chickens by mid-morning last December – this free range chicken had been reserved by “BG” (see label).
Duck and pheasant are the most accessible – and both in plentiful supply at traditional butchers, farm shops and farmers’ markets. Easy to cook though, according to Isabella Beeton in the 1860s, not at all easy to carve. But Victorians didn’t have access to YouTube. So, have a good look before the bird comes out of the oven. And, as for truly seasonal veg? Well, according to Mrs B, Brussels sprouts are indeed good from November until February. Carrots – only old ones (new carrots seasonal from April to July). Potatoes – yes, all except “new”. Parsnips – October to May. Onions – all winter. Peas – out of the question other than in June/August.
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TRINITY ROUND-UP Horsforth community meeting – you’re invited Leeds Trinity University is committed to making a positive impact on our community and invites neighbours to an open meeting on 11 December at 6pm to meet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret A House; to learn about what has been happening at the University and discuss the future developments on our Horsforth campus. The meeting is open to all members of the community. If you are interested, please contact Jo Symons: j.symons@leedstrinity. ac.uk or 0113 283 7107.
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Leeds Trinity University is proud to be supporting Handpicked Hall, an innovative new retail space focused on giving small independent businesses a presence on the high street. Founded by entrepreneur Anthony Blackburn in 2012, Handpicked Hall has expanded across three sites in Skipton, Ripon and now Leeds, and currently supports over 300 independent businesses. Leeds Trinity University has been working with Handpicked Hall since it opened its Leeds store in June 2013 on a range of initiatives that provide professional development opportunities for Leeds Trinity students, as well as using the University’s expertise to help Handpicked Hall and its retailers develop.
On 10 December we will celebrate the achievements of our newest graduates with two graduation ceremonies on campus. Leeds Trinity’s Chancellor, Gabby Logan, will be conferring the degrees at one of the ceremonies, and all ceremonies will be followed by a reception at the University with Leeds Trinity’s oldest student our graduates and their guests. On behalf of everyone at the advocates the benefits of University, we’d like to wish our lifelong learning graduates the very best of luck You may have spotted Leeds for the future. Trinity University student, Bill Hart, in the local news recently! At the age of 89, Bill Hart is Leeds Trinity University proud Leeds Trinity University’s oldest to support Handpicked Hall student, studying for a foundation degree in Professional Coaching A shared commitment to of Lishi Movement. He’s a providing students with brilliant advocate for the benefits professional work experience of lifelong learning and has and supporting the local an amazing story, which has community has led to Leeds been featured widely by local Trinity University offering media including BBC Look invaluable support to a North. Read his full story on the flourishing independent retail Find out more on the Leeds Leeds Trinity website: www. emporium based in Leeds, Trinity website: www. leedstrinity.ac.uk/news_events/ leedstrinity.ac.uk/news_events/ Skipton and Ripon.
Leeds Trinity University invites you to a COMMUNITY OPEN FORUM
Leeds Trinity University is committed to making a positive impact on our community and invites neighbours to an open meeting to: Meet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Margaret A House; Learn about what has been happening at the University; Discuss the future developments on our Horsforth campus; The meeting is open to all and you are encouraged to share this invite with all members of the community.
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FUN WITH THE KIDS! Festive body art: The Snowman Kids and adults alike relish the opportunity to get festive, to decorate, and to spread joy with gifts at Christmas. But there's also good fun in decorating your own body! For a bit of fun, have a go at painting a pretty portrait of a snowman on you or your child's arm, hand, or cheek. Professional face painter Liz Burton provides a step-bystep guide (and some handy tips at the end) to create this cool Christmas design:
1. Required materials:
Naturally, the first step is to get a hold of some paint, brushes, and water (and glitter if possible). Snazaroo paints and brushes are cheap, easy to find, and very beginner-friendly - you can usually find starter packs containing most generic colours and brushes at your local fancy dress. For a snowman, the standard colours required are white and black. But if you want to go all out, grab some red, green, and orange for adding little details.
2. Create the base:
The quickest and simplest way to start working is not by painting one part at a time, but producing a "base". For the snowman, you'll want to begin with white - lightest colours should always go on first. Take a brush (a thicker one if you have multiple), dab it in white, and create the "canvas" and the "body" of the snowman as show in the picture.
5. Let it snow:
To really complete the design, rinse off your brush and add little white dots to create a snowing effect. You can even paint a little white blob on the top of his hat to give it the appearance of being snowed on. Finally, if you managed to purchase some glitter with your paints, pinch a little of that and sprinkle it onto your design. And then you're done! Have fun!
Tips: Use appropriate brushes for appropriate parts, i.e. finer brushes for finer details.
Never wet the brush too much. If you begin painting and it's too dry, you can always add a little bit more water, but if it's too wet you'll have to start all over again!
Always rinse your brush out before switching colours to avoid blending paints and getting odd colour mixes on your design.
3. Give him a hat:
Before adding in the minute details, such as the face, it's best to paint a hat on first to make sure the face will be painted on evenly. Do whatever shape you choose, whether it be a top-hat, a bowler, or a flat-cap. A thin brush will work best for this; dip it in black, then go nuts! Don't worry about precision. The sketchier the better - it'll look more artsy!
4. Finer details:
Make sure your brush isn't too wet - there's no escape from messing up finer details. You'll want to paint on a carrot nose first if you're using orange, but if you only have black go ahead and begin adding eyes, mouth, buttons, nose, and arms in whatever order you feel confident. Then clean your brush and add a green or red scarf for a stylish snowman!
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Blue Plaque at Headingley Carnegie Stadium The rugby league ground element of Headingley Stadium was honoured by Leeds Civic Trust when, on 8 November, New Zealand team manager Tony Iro unveiled a blue plaque awarded by Leeds Civic Society. With over a century of great history, and history’s greats, the Society cited three reasons for the award; that the ground had been in constant use since 1890, was the venue of the first Challenge Cup Final in 1897 and had also hosted the first Test Match against New Zealand in 1908. VIPs, officials and guests then retired to the club lounge for a series of speeches peppered with both praise for the ground and club and numerous personal insights and anecdotes. By far the most engaging was Club President Harry Jepson OBE, vividly recalling matches from as early as the thirties.
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It’s Panto Time at Leeds City Varieties! This season Leeds City Variety Hall’s vehicle for their winning rock ‘n’ roll panto formula is Peter Rowe’s Jack and the Beanstalk. Running until Sunday 12 January 2014 with lots of audience interaction and heaps of corny gags, the show is also peppered with classic pop and soul hits from the sixties and beyond. The versatile actormusicians perform all numbers live on stage. Dame Dolly Durden is played by Simon Nock, perhaps the most versatile. Simon’s CV includes numerous roles on the classical stage, in popular TV series and in cinema. A baritone singer, he also plays clarinet and saxophone. Simon is joined on stage by dancer, singer and multiinstrumental Joe Vetch (Jack) and mezzo-soprano and highly skilled trombonist Rachael Garnett (Jill). Interestingly, Rachael graduated in 2010 with a BA degree in “Actor Musicianship” and specialises in musical theatre. The audience can look forward to a quality performance.
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Fox and Grapes – Fran Andrews of Adel took this pic of a fox helping itself to grapes put out for the birds. The winner of last month’s photo competition, unusual pictures of local foxes, is reader Alison Pow-er of Cookridge. Alison sent us two pictures, the other one showing this fox and its twin. But the sheer audacity of this one takes the biscuit. And so do the foxes – Alison fed their pregnant mother and both cubs now return daytime and evenings for more of the same. The £25 goes to her.
Under threat – not just the sheep but Moseley Wood Bottom. Jane Hay of Moseley Wood Gardens remarked that the site is under threat of development – more of that in our next issue.
Spoilt for choice. Chris Hyslop of Station Road had no fewer than seven cubs and one adult visit-ing him during the summer.
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Covered magazine would like to thank all entrants to the competition. This month’s is more accessible – flooding. Again, the entries will be judged more on originality than technical quality. To get the ball rolling, here’s one our photographer took of frequent flooding on Otley Old Road – adopted by Cookridge Residents’ Action Group in their campaign against development in Moseley Wood Bottom.
Spoilt for choice. Chris Hyslop of Station Road had no fewer than seven cubs and one adult visit-ing him during the summer.
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Town Council speaks Welcome to the Festive Season! Many of the seasonal events will be listed both in the forthcoming Edition of Horsforth Matters and on the Town Council website. Alongside these festivities, the Council continues working for the benefit of all residents. The Community and Environment Committee is once again asking for nominations for the Good citizens Award. If you know of someone who generously gives of their time and effort to help Horsforth residents, then think about nominating them for the award. The Council also has an award for Young Achievers, under the age of 18 years. If you know of any young person who has made an outstanding contribution to Horsforth life, and the community, then please nominate them for this award, and contact the Town clerk at the number below, or via the web. The Committee also has small grant monies available to local organisations who work in this community. If your organisation needs support, then please contact the Town Clerk on 0113 2580988 for details of either a grant or Council sponsorship. This committee is also working
with members of local organisations, and in partnership with Leeds City Council, in planning a garden which will be a lasting commemoration for everyone who has died in areas of conflict. With 2014 being the Centenary of the beginning of World War 1, the long term development of this garden is especially relevant. The Planning and Licensing Committee, with its Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, invite you to share your ideas, time and expertise in working for the future development of Horsforth. There will be very much more work to do to ask for your views and ideas, and to make sure that these are part of the final Plan. The Public Safety Committee supports the appropriate development of 20mph zones in Horsforth. The committee continues its liaising with the Police, Pub Watch and the PCSOs to develop and protect the wellbeing of Horsforth. Regular updates on the use of Speed Indicating Device and Speed Guns give useful information on managing traffic issues. The committee asks you for feedback, comments and concerns about areas of risk. Jude Arbuckle Chair Horsforth Town Council
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The Hunt is on for Leeds’ Largest Loser Every January thousands of people pledge to lose weight, get fit and find the ‘new them’. This January Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is setting out to help the people of Leeds to achieve this elusive goal through their innovative fundraising campaign Leeds’ Largest Loser. Over 10 weeks a group of 60 “fat fighters” of all ages, fitness levels, shapes and sizes will be challenged to lose as much weight as possible whilst raising vital funds for the hospice. The hospice has teamed up with six gyms in Leeds. Cookridge Hall Health & Fitness, Xercise4Less, TruGym, Village North Leeds, Club Energy and John Smeaton Leisure Centre have all backed the campaign and will provide free gym memberships for the participants as well as expert advice and motivation. Last year’s winner was Mark Higggins from West Park, went
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of pounds for us through sponsored slims. Leeds Largest Loser is going one step further - bringing people together with a common weight-loss aim and helping them to succeed”
Joseph Clark-Bland a fundraiser at Wheatfields told us “Over the years people have raised thousands
You can sign up to Leeds Largest Loser online at www.sueryder. org/leedslargestloser or by calling 0113 2033 338. Entry is £50 per person with a fundraising target of £200 and includes gym membership, weekly classes as well as expert advice and motivation. But, the first 5 people to call the fundraising office and quote “I want to be Leeds Largest Loser” get half price entry.
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A small section of the hundreds of villagers in attendance
Mark was part of the winning team, which was Cookridge Hall. Together the 9 team members lost just short of 15st and raised over £3000 for the hospice.
Bramhope Remembers Bramhope’s Remembrance Sunday is all the more touching because of the high numbers attending and the fact that each of the village’s fallen is named during the ceremony and individually remembered with a small tribute from the community, often by one of the uniformed youth organisations. A nearby church service follows.
Scouts and Guides were among the uniformed youth organisations present
Wreaths from uniformed organisations and individual tributes for each Bramhope casualty in the two world wars
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RIGHT TO BUY Housing Associations in Leeds are being urged to bid for a slice of funding designed to help deliver much needed specialist housing in the city. Nearly half a million pounds worth of funding from ‘Right to Buy’ sales – council properties that have been sold to tenants – is now available. The funding will be used to build specialist properties for households with a disabled family member. I think this is an excellent opportunity for housing associations to secure funding that will increase the supply of specialist properties in Leeds. I am pleased at the Government’s decision to change the rules on how right to buy receipts can be spent – which has helped make the scheme possible. Cllr. Barry Anderson Adel & Wharfedale Ward www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS The adverts started weeks ago and the shops have been stocking gifts since the end of summer. However, Christmas is nearly upon us. A time for resting, a time for turkey, a time for chocolate, a time for mulled wine and a time for giving and receiving gifts. Come January, the turkey, wine and chocolate need burning off and a healthy lifestyle resumed. Here is a list of some great Christmas gifts that will get you back on track and living that healthy lifestyle again after the festive period.
Gadgets iPod shuffle – This handy little mp3 player can hold around 500 songs and clips on to your clothing so you don't have to worry about finding room for it. In a range of colours to suit all tastes this gadget will keep you motivated as you run through the ice and snow. Xbox One with Zumba (Kinect) – With your local gym closed over the Christmas period you're probably thinking that you're going to miss out on your weekly Zumba class T: 0113 258 1020 W: www.physiofitleeds.co.uk E: info@physiofitleeds.co.uk
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right? Wrong. Fear not, as Zumba Fitness: World Party is out on the new Xbox One. With 14 million people taking a Zumba class each week this game is sure to be a hit this Christmas. With the World Party aspect taking you to 7 different destinations you may wake up to freezing temperatures but be dancing away on a Hawaiian beach by noon.
Gym memberships As soon as the festive period ends, gyms are overwhelmed with applications as people start on their new years resolutions to get fit. December is when gyms start to offer special deals regarding memberships. (For example, Trinity Fitness offering their 6 weeks membership for £25 deal starting on the 1st December or Virgin Active on Kirkstall road offering no joining fee for 12 months memberships). Avoid the rush and buy before the Christmas period.
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De-stress and feel Uplifted with Flowing Dru Yoga, the perfect way to a healthy body and a calm mind – a great start to the New Year. Tuesdays: 7.00pm - 8.30 pm The Crystal Temple Low Green Rawdon LS19 6HB
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Activity gifts If you're someone that loves keeping active then it would definitely be worth asking Santa for some of the amazing activity days on offer this Christmas. Activitysuperstore.com offers some great activites including Segway tours, skydiving (indoor and outdoor) and supercar driving in many different locations.
Relaxing experiences If you're more suited to keeping Christmas, and the new year, as a time for relaxing then say no more. Chevin Country Park Hotel and Spa in Otley, offers an 'oasis of relaxation' with fishing and relaxing walks to add to the tranquillity. If you want some time to relax on your own after the hustle and bustle of the festive period then send your partner away on some professional golf lessons from buyagift.co.uk in Leeds. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk
THE HEADACHE OF CHRISTMAS This time of year can be exciting with Christmas and New Year as highlights. But for some it can also be a stressful or depressing time with dark winter days, the pressure of social events and tension of family relationships. All these can lead to the headache of Christmas, literally, a tension headache. These are the most common type of headache, with an estimated half of adults in the UK suffering them once a month. It feels like a constant ache on both sides of the head, often with tension in the neck and pressure behind the eyes. Among the causes are: • • • • •
Stress and anxiety Poor posture Tiredness Dehydration Lack of physical activity
All of which are more likely at this time of year, more sitting around, more alcohol leading to dehydration, more late nights and less exercise.
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Rather than reaching for the painkillers why not try more natural remedies? Exercise, relaxation techniques, heat and massage can help as well as maintaining good posture and ensuring you are well rested and hydrated. However, if none of this works try physiotherapy. Guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommend acupuncture, which we combine with massage, stretches and posture advice. Ask for Physiofit physio’s Stacey or Suzie who specialise in this treatment. Physiofit 155a Town Street LS18 5BL jenny@physiofitleeds.co.uk www.physiofitleeds.co.uk 0113 258 1020
30 4 Garden Guru
There are many ways to enjoy the garden over winter
This is the final call for clearing rubbish from your garden, even though the last brown bin has already been collected. Clear, tidy, remove and you will be able to relax for the festive season. Think now of your tools, you will not be using them for a month – so this is a good time to clean oil and sharpen. Consider putting something new on your Christmas wish list, together with booking in your lawn mower for a service and sharpening, together with your shears and lawn edge trimmers. If you are looking to bring holly, mistletoe and ivy into the house for Christmas decorations, wreaths and advent rings, do it early and keep it fresh in cold water. This will stop the disappointment of going into the garden in mid December and finding the birds have eaten all the berries. Thinking ahead to next year, when did you last check the PH level in your soil, is it acid, alkaline or neutral?
There are many inexpensive kits on sale, which will correctly identify your soil type. Then armed with this knowledge, you may purchase plants to suit existing conditions, alternatively, with additives’ change the nature of your soil to accommodate a wider range of plants you are interested in growing. Then dream of your ideal garden, and make a list of the seeds and plants you will need to make it happen – then order them as your Christmas present to your garden. Over this month, please do not forget our feathered friends and any others which have not hibernated, ensuring the nuts, seeds, fat balls, water etc are toped up regularly – especially if the weather turns very cold.
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This Christmas buy a gift with a difference. For high quality gifts with style and elegance then come visit the Farm Shop in our beautiful 17th Century Barn at Caring For Life. Not only will you be able to choose from a wide range of food, homeware, bakeware and gifts, we can also wrap them as a hamper for you! You will also be helping someone less fortunate this Christmas, as all profits go towards the work of the Charity based at the farm.
The Granary Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Farm Shop & Nurseries exist to support the work of Caring For Life, a Charity, and you can find us at Crag House Farm. We serve locally sourced, home-made food to an exceptional standard from our beautiful 17th Century Barn. The Farm Shop has a great selection of local food, gifts and an amazing Deli Counter. We really look forward to welcoming you.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE GRANARY RESTAURANT Celebrate Christmas in style, with friends and work colleagues at the Granary Restaurant. Whether you have the task of organising the office party or a get-together with friends, our team here at the Granary would like to offer their services. Dine from our exclusively-designed Christmas menus, which will in addition include Christmas novelties & music from our resident pianist.
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With 2013 nearly at its end, the Granary is delighted to host a fabulous evening full of elegance & glamour. At 7pm, a reception awaits you in the Little Granary of champagne & canapés! Then at 7.45pm, make your way into the Granary Restaurant to enjoy an exclusive Six Course Dinner created by Head Chef Pete Washburn, using the best locally-sourced produce Yorkshire has to offer! £75.00 per person. Includes Champagne & Canapés, Six Course Dinner & Live Entertainment.
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Prawn Cocktail with American Cocktail Sauce Pear, Endive, Candied Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette Beef Tenderloin with Spiced Jus, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, & Braised Celery Gin & Tonic Sorbet Eggnog Mousse with Dark Chocolate Ganache, & Crystallized Ginger For those parties requiring an exclusive venue, we have the Little Granary, which can hold a private party of 20. It boasts its own lounge for pre-dinner drinks. This can be hired out for £200.
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42 Fashion, Hair And Beauty
How to Get Perfect Party Make-Up OK. You’ve taken the time to select and put together a fabulous outfit but you take five minutes to put on your make-up - the same make-up you always wear but more of it. Does this sound familiar?
outfit you will probably try on several pieces - so make sure you do the same with your make-up and try different looks with your new clothes. To achieve the best make-up looks you need to make sure you have the right products and know- how to apply each product properly Don’t let your look down by adopting the “I and with the right tools. The make-up colours simply need to apply more make-up for the you wear should complement your colouring, evening” approach! Before choosing your final and the look you create should enhance and flatter your features. Think about the colour you are wearing, your hairstyle and the overall look you want to achieve then let your makeup complement all of those. If you have fallen into the same make-up routine then maybe it’s time to start experimenting with different products and colours. If you don’t feel confident at all about choosing or applying cosmetics then investing in some expert advice will equip you with the knowledge you need to achieve great make-up. The latest Colour Me Beautiful book, the ‘Make-up Manual’ (Hamlyn), is an easy to follow guide which will show you how to create your best looks by using the right application techniques and the best products for
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you. You can also book a make-up lesson (from £30 for an hour) with a Colour Me Beautiful consultant who will guide you on all you need to know from how to look after your skin to choosing your best colours and using application techniques that complement your features.
Why not have fun while getting expert style and beauty advice! There are some party ideas that provide lots of fun and useful advice too. For groups of all ages, lifestyles and style requirements, after a group styling, colour or make-up party, attendees will take away valuable information on how to make the best of their assets! Further details about these parties, numbers catered for and prices can be found on: JaneFergusonImage.co.uk along with details of other services and gift ideas. Or what about a make-up party, where you can find out which colours suit your individual colouring and why – and learn about make-up application techniques that work for your features and personality… and more! Thanks to Jane Ferguson of Jane Ferguson Image TEL: 07986 552641 or email: Jane@JaneFergusonImage.co.uk
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Readers’ Letters Star Letter Dear Chris Thank you for replying to my recent email suggesting that the speed indicators deployed in Church Lane in Adel might be more effective if used on Tinshill Lane in Cookridge. I felt some justification when you told me that the next issue is to include a short piece about a head on collision on Tinshill Lane and that this isn’t the first time the topic has been raised in your magazine. Still, I’d like to reiterate a couple of points I raised earlier. Many of the vehicles that go down Tinshill (including uninsured cycles), and quite a few going up, are evidently breaking the 30mph speed limit. I am aware of two very nasty collisions over the past two months. In the last few years there have been fatalities. The risk of collisions and injuries becomes greater further down and at the junction with Tinshill Road. Not only do you have a T junction on a steep incline and opposite the entrance to a pub car park, cars are parked all day on both sides of the road, evidently many of them belonging to users of the train station. At certain times of the day Tinshill Lane is reduced to single lane traffic. With the snow and ice a slight skid could result in a few cars being damaged. The parking practice happens at other areas of Tinshill Lane. Grand Prix standard driving is required in places. A practice seems to be developing of cars being parked half on the pavement and half on the road. This practice is not allowed in Scotland.
In one side street, anyone using a pram or wheelchair has to use the road. Surely this is obstruction? Drivers, including residents, are also parking cars wholly or partly on grass verges – likely to turn them into rutted mudbaths in winter months. I have no doubt that Tinshill Lane will become a muddy parking lot and recipe for even more accidents if some action isn’t taken. Yours sincerely, (name and address supplied)
Note from the editor Thank you for taking the trouble to write in. Severely rutted verges, worse than on Tinshill, were one of the earliest community issues Covered addressed. It seems that no one can be billed for the damage as each motorist can justifiably claim that the damage was there long before he was. Parking partly on the pavement has become the norm as there just isn’t any alternative – though PCSOs should be advised of any persistent obstruction. There are planning applications underway for hundreds of new properties in Cookridge and Adel. Even those further afield will increase the pressure on Horsforth Station as it is at the northern extremity of the concessionary Metro line., Some commuters drive there rather than, say, Weeton. Cllr Barry Anderson has been in close liaison with groups opposing further developments. I have forwarded your email to him to add support to their arguments and for comment.
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Dear Covered Our children attend Westbrook Lane Primary School in Horsforth just off the extremely busy Brownberrie Lane. We have in the past had a dedicated crossing warden who is unfortunately unwell. For the past three weeks Leeds City Council have failed to temporarily replace the crossing warden leaving families along with Horsforth Secondary School children finding it a daily challenge to cross such a busy dangerous road which sees many accidents. Surely it is imperative that Leeds City Council find cover for a major road with a great deal of traffic, or do we have to wait for a fatality before this is considered? Yours, Concerned parents (By Email)
Editor’s Response Thank you for your letter. I have contact Leeds City Council and a spokeswoman provided the following response: “We recognise the difficulties and concerns of parents at the school and we have appealed to them to support the service whilst the current crossing patrol warden is off sick. “Recruitment to the School Crossing patrol service as a whole continues to be very difficult, and we welcome any expressions of interest from the local community.”
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A Victorian Kitchen What do you do in your kitchen? Cook, obviously. But do you also store and prepare food, wash up, eat family meals – and even do the laundry and clean the silver? That would have horrified the Victorians. They only cooked in their kitchens; even the smallest houses had a separate scullery for the messy stuff. Cooking was done on a range, generating considerable heat, so a cool larder was also needed. In large houses, the butler cleaned the silver in his pantry. Harewood House kitchen has all this on a grand scale. The range is a later replacement, but works on exactly the same principles; hot plates at various temperatures and a blazing fire for roasting. The meat was cooked directly by radiant heat, hanging on a spit inside a metal reflecting chamber shaped like a half bell. At Harewood, knife sharpeners, a gigantic pestle and mortar, the long scrubbed deal table all evoke the Victorian atmosphere, as do the extensive collection of brilliantly polished copper, pastrymaking equipment and storage containers. There are plenty of ideas here for creating a similar feel at home – if on a considerably smaller scale. You could start with a dual-fuel range (no need to get up at dawn to light it) and a pine table. Add wooden spoons and chopping boards, a pottery mixing bowl and some copper pans and jelly moulds. Display a hand-whisk and a wooden coffee-grinder (keeping the food processor and electric gizmos well out of sight). Harewood has storage boxes from Harrods, but wooden wine cases would do nicely. Visit Harewood for lots more inspiration. Opening hours and events on harewood.org
Harewood holds regular demonstrations of Victorian cooking. Here Cook prepares to steam a traditional Christmas plum pudding, tightly wrapped in its cloth. (Harewood House Trust)
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The Good Old Days
A “toy bank” in Gipton in 1982. The initiative was short lived.
Last month in Covered Areas ABC (NW Leeds) we featured a subsidised food stall supporting the 1921 miners’ strike. This month we are looking back at the Leeds’ annual “Family Allowance Toy Fairs”, also known as “Christmas Toy Bonanzas”. The picture shown was taken on 10 December 1982 at Wykebeck School, Gipton. A similar fair was sometimes held on the same day at the Henry Barran Centre nearby. People donated toys, sometimes second hand and
sometimes from wholesalers, enabling local parents to buy toys for pennies rather than pounds (Family Allowance is an old name for Child Benefit).
banks. Indeed, the provision of one might relieve pressure on the other. Covered magazine would be delighted to publicise any in need of support.
The fairs appear short-lived, closing in the mid eighties. Why might that have been? Are there any equivalents these days, or won’t today’s kids settle for anything less than the latest sports kit or electronic gadgets? At this time of year, toy banks are almost as important as food
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES A TALK ON MEDIEVAL LEEDS
St Margaret’s Parish Hall, Horsforth. Wednesday, 8th January 2014 7:30pm. A talk by Joyce Hill, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Literature at Leeds University. The meeting also includes an update on the activities of Horsforth Civic Society, free entry ticket raffle and tea or coffee at the end. There is a small entry cost of £2. Enquiries: Horsforth Civic Society-07976 916166
Adel Bridge Club
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
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
Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane, LS17 9DG Fortnightly meetings held on a Tuesday at 7.30pm. (September-April). Ladies & Gentlemen are invited to join this extremely friendly society. Varied programme & social events. Enquiries: 0113 2862581 membership secretary OR 01937 573061 secretary
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)
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 Cemetary 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. Christmas Concert 10th December at 7.30 in St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth with The Yorkshire Post Brass Band. Tickets £8 and £6 www.horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk or 07958 782348.
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
Horsforth Choral Society
Cookridge Camera Club
Horsforth Churches Together
Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER. Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm Enquiries: 0113 2166009
Forum 2000
Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH. Meets on Wednesdays from 10am to noon. Dec 4th Geoffrey Forster, Chief Executive of The Leeds Library will speak on:” Not all our Readers went to the Gallows.” Everyone welcome. Contact: hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com or 0113 2583521
Forum 2000
Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH Wednesdays 10am. Forum 2000 starts on January 8th with a Shirley Crawford and “Boy Soldiers in Uganda.” January 15th Malcolm Johnson will reveal “A Thousand Years of English” For further information ring Hilary Taylor 2583521 or email hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com
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St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY A friendly enthusiastic mixed voice choir, under Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff, rehearses on Monday evenings from September to July. First rehearsal in 2014 is 6th January www. horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk St Margaret’s Church, Saturday Dec 14th 4pm Carols at the Bandstand in Hall Park with mince pies and hot drinks. Fri 18th Dec, 3pm, Carols at the Airport. Further Information contact: 0113 2583521 or hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com
Horsforth Churches Together 8th January AGM will be at 7.30pm in St James Parish Centre. Everyone welcome. For details contact hm.taylor1@ntlworld. com or ring 0113 2583521.
Horsforth Museum Coffee Morning
5 The Green, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JB Sat 14th December for a Christmas theme coffee morning. Good food excellent company. Our Museum will be closed to the public after this meeting until the spring allowing the volunteers to change some of the exhibitions which will include WW1 and Cycling.
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Horsforth Photographic Club 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
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
North Leeds Model Flying Club Call for venue and times. New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348
Sign Gym sessions for conversational Sign Language Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8JS Tuesday evenings, all abilities welcome– learn a new skill. Relaxed atmosphere great fun! Enquiries: Ben Williams 0113 2438328
VIP Readers Group
Horsforth Library, Town Street LS18 5BL 1st Friday of every month at 10am. For visually impaired readers. Enquiries: 0113 214 4801
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ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
Lawnswood Singers Female Choir
Adult Scottish Country Dance Classes (First class free)
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
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, 2pm – 4pm. All welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440
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
Phoenix Folk Dancers
Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Every Wednesday, 8.00pm to 10.00pm. 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
Sinfonia of Leeds
St. Edmund's Church, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8: Saturday, 11 January 2014 at 7.30 Turina: Danzas Fantasticas, Bruch:Violin Concerto,Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. Soloist: Sophie Rosa Conductor: Eduardo Portal Tickets: The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds-0113 2243801 or on the door or sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite.com
PLACES OF WORSHIP The Leeds Vineyard Has MOVED!! Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Otley Road, Leeds LS6 3HZ. Every Sunday 10.45am-12.15. All welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2459111
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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: 07840686618
Get Fit Stay Fit
Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Over 60s gentle exercise class. Wednesday 2pm-3pm. £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2738640
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
The Friday Night Football Club New Players Wanted 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
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).
FAMILIES & CHILDREN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Grove Methodist Church Community Centre, New Street Horsforth Saturday 16th November, 10am-1pm. Start your Christmas shopping early! Stalls include: Christmas necessities, hand made wooden crafts, toys, books and fashion accessories. Lucky jars, bric a brac, pickles & preserves. For those who like to take a chance, there will be lucky dip and a raffle, plus tombola. Santa will be in his grotto attended by a fairy and a pixie! Mulled wine and mince pies & face painting for the young and young at heart.
HOPE PASTURES
Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PH Sunday 15th December, 1-3pm. Father Christmas and his Reinponies are dropping in for an afternoon of fun, competitions, games, treats and refreshments. All children get a photograph & gift. Tickets £15 per child. Call 0113 2614344 or email kim@hopepastures.org to book.
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. NEW - ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www. onstagetheatrearts.co.uk
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
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 – 11am. Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440
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
Horsforth In Bloom
Horsforth Museum, The Green, LS18 5JB Not meeting in January. Enquiries: Hilary Taylor 0113 2583521 or Dawn Collins 0113 2502987
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
miscellaneous Bramhope Market
Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope, LS16 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am – 1pm. Fresh Fruit & Veg, good food, home baking & crafts.
CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET
The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.
Grace Community Church
Free coffee at Horsforth station during Christmas week from Mon 16 -20th December 7.15 -8.45 am and this time we are extending it to include tea!!! We will also send an invitation to our carol service which will be held on Sunday 22 December in Cookridge Village Hall at 11 am.
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Around The Oakwood Clock (Junction of Roundhay Road/Oakwood Lane/ Wetherby Road) 21st December 9am-12.30pm
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Leeds Mencap Reaches Out to the Asian Community Sarbjit Kaur, the mother of a young son with learning difficulties, decided to do something to raise awareness among Asian communities by putting Leeds Mencap’s Me2 (mixed ability dance group) in touch with Leeds based SAA-uk Dance Academy (South Asian Arts) – she attends events at both organisations. The result of Sarbjit’s initiative was a joint venture on 9 November; A Slice of India held at TJ’s Social Club in Woodhouse, Leeds. There, the two dance groups put on a joint performance during the afternoon and evening’s non-stop fundraising celebration of Indian culture. The event also included music and dance workshops, henna artists, face painting, holistic therapies and a variety of food and craft stalls. Guests could also be photographed in front of the Taj Mahal, the evening being rounded off by guests dancing Bollywood style on the dance floor.
Courtyard Café Increases Community Involvement Following Courtyard Café in Horsforth Town Street starting their Thursday craft evenings in the summer, they now have a cabinet and wall space available for local artists and crafts people wishing to display and sell their works, with a small commission contributing to the café funds. In December they started running craft fairs on the first Saturday of the month, on the same day and opposite Horsforth Farmers’ Market. There being no market in January, they hope to be back in sync from February onward. The Courtyard Cafe was opened in 2012 due to the closure of the local day centres around Leeds which offered support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. 96 Town Street Horsforth 0113 259 0301
Really Indian Ltd and Amritsar Catering Company (both pictured here) and Raja’s restaurant offered a selection of Indian cuisine
Leeds Mencap is an independent charity affiliated to Mencap UK and supports more than 300 families each week. Anyone wishing to support them or suggest other fundraising or awareness initiatives should contact Ruth Fawcett on 0113 2351331. SAA-uk is a charitable arts foundation. They offer numerous weekly classes in South Asian arts, hold monthly classical concerts and organise three or four social events each year, often in conjunction with organisations representing people with special needs. Telephone 0113 244 5523.
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Cookridge Primary School Ready for Christmas Staff, volunteers, pupils, family and friends spent a good part of November and December rehearsing as frequently as twice a week for their upcoming carol concerts, to culminate in their end of term service at 2pm on 20 December. Pictured here is part of the choir at a rehearsal in late November.
three generations. Pupils from the school choir have been joined by parents and grandparents and also by members of the local OPAL group (Older People`s Action in Cookridge Primary School`s the Locality). Deborah Fletcher, Intergenerational Choir is now Cookridge Primary`s music cobigger and better than ever. Set up ordinator and choir leader told last year, the choir, in recent months Covered “The members of the has grown in numbers to over OPAL group really add a special fifty children and adults spanning sound to the choir as a whole. It is
a lovely thing to see children and adults come together to enjoy music together in this way.” If you would be interested in joining, regardless of your singing ability, or would be interested in the choir performing in the Cookridge area, then Deborah would love to hear from you – she can be contacted via 0113 3862500.
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Adel Residents Resist Further Development Adel residents turned out in force on 7 November to see and hear what developers David Wilson Homes and Hallam Land Management had in mind for a further 177 homes in the village - extending the current DWH building programme into fields directly west of St John’s Church. Although Covered invited the developers and the Adel community to comment on the evening entirely equal terms, only the community chose to respond in any detail. Barry Anderson, wearing the three hats of resident, LCC councillor and member of Adel Association told Covered; “The presentation evening was not a success. Residents, and not all of them, were given only one week’s notice. And, as I made clear to all parties at the time, the developers’ decision to announce it in advance of discussions with councillors and LCC Planners was wholly unacceptable and showed a total lack of respect for the community. “We feel that the developers are trying to circumvent existing and future planning and community issues. They and their joint agent refused to engage in a question and answers session – which served only to reinforce any suspicions or mistrust presently held. Speaking for Leeds in general, and Adel in particular, we feel that some developers do not wish to involve themselves in any genuine regeneration of the city. They are reluctant to enter discussion and negotiation with the city council, local councillors and the communities involved. Why is there such an emphasis on building on green field sites in the suburbs, rather than a more balanced approach across the whole city?
Dave Hudson, Technical Director of Barratt (DWH) and Anthony Greaves of Hallam Land Management
Them and us. Adel residents’ representatives declined Covered’s suggestion that they be photographed with the developers; “We don’t wish to be seen in consultation in advance of the forthcoming community meeting.”
The proposed development – St John’s Church is at the centre of the wooded area, bottom right.
“Finally, the type and design of the proposed houses are not what this community needs. For example, we need more homes for retired villagers and others downsizing, enabling them to remain in the community they love and cherish. That in turn would release family housing at a far lower impact on the community and its environment.” Adel Association met on 21 November, with the developers invited in order to get the Q & A session sorely missed at the earlier presentation. With Leeds CC Planning and several technical experts present, no fewer than 17 detailed questions were put by AA and answered by DWH and LCC. Far too numerous to be listed here, the full minutes of that meeting are on the AA website. They show that they were most concerned about a premature and oversized application being made without due regard to consultation and the likely impacts on the village’s environment, infrastructure and heritage.
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Tinshill Lane Slalom This head on collision happened overnight on 4 November. Both cars had their bonnets severely crumpled and both drivers are likely to have been grateful that their air bags popped up. The incident wasn’t logged centrally by West Yorkshire Police, indicating that there was no serious injury or further action taken.
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Occurring half way up the hill, overnight, this one wasn’t a by-product of train station overflow. But the picture is illustrative of accidents just waiting to happen lower down and during the day. The white car has passed the crashed green car and then the parked red van while the yellow car waits behind. Both drivers had the good sense to be using their lights on the dark and wet mid-morning and the police car’s flashing lights made everyone a little more careful. But the crashed cars themselves, and the fragments of wing mirrors lower down, clearly demonstrate that all is not always well where cars may be parked near junctions and on both sides of the road.
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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN Someone in the room has a message for you! Have you ever overheard a conversation that was about you and been embarrassed as you met face to face the people concerned? It’s a fact isn’t it; none of us likes to hear bad things especially about ourselves? This is a unique opportunity, it has never arisen before but somebody very special wants to speak with you about something very interesting… He has a plan and it involves everyone of you. It is called LOVE and has many avenues of HOPE and CHARITY as its standpoint. It is merry in its making and classed as special in certain quarters. If you Hope beyond measure you will find a return that you weren’t expecting. I have HOPE in my hand and immeasurable merit as a kind Father who will one day inherit a Kingdom full of His
treasured ones, the ones who are willing are welcome , the others He will wait for , for a time, some will turn away but still He will wait …and they will come ..Oh yes they will come because He Loves them more than anything more than anyone else will ever do. Can you imagine a world without Him ….I can’t, that is why I write to you personally this time and at this time of year, you all need to know this…YOU ARE SPECIAL EVERYONE OF YOU, to us, and to Him. Accept His and our LOVE at this Christmas time. Till next time. God Bless
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CARE FOR A LIFE THIS CHRISTMAS Winter is well and truly underway. Plans for Christmas are the hot topic, thanks to the festive “glow” which hits just as the last firework explodes! For many though, this time of year has a very different feel to it. For some who have been in care, experienced severe abuse in childhood or adult life, or who have no loving family, the festivities cause only sadness. For many supported by Caring For Life, the struggles of day-to-day life are compounded by mental health issues, a physical disability or a learning difficulty, and they simply cannot cope with the crises any of us may face. Finding work is virtually impossible and accessing the benefits you are entitled to is ever-more bewildering. Even finding a safe home for vulnerable people is nigh on impossible. What such people need, desperately, is a friend they can rely on, someone they can trust 100%. That is what the Being There team of Caring For Life is all about, caring for more than 150 people at any time, gently getting to know someone who is hurting, and then helping them to find a safe home. Above all, simply bringing Jesus’ love, compassion and tenderness into deeply damaged and hurting lives, is the call we believe we have received from the One who loves these people more than anyone else. How can you help? If you are not sure what to buy someone, then why not choose a CFL alternative gift? There are a few to choose from. Forever Friends: Just £25 will cover the entire cost of enabling a member of our Being There team to pay a crucial visit to someone who is in desperate need of help. A Home for the Heart: £20 will cover the entire cost of looking after one resident in their home for an entire day. Horses that Help: £15 enables a disabled person to have a full half day on our equestrian project, riding or driving one of our horses. For more information or to purchase your alternative gift, please call 0113 2303600 or email info@caringforlife .co.uk
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Hope for neglected animals Not just the neglected either; some of the horses, ponies and donkeys fortunate enough to come to Hope Pastures Horse Sanctuary have been beaten and starved into the bargain. Keeping a horse fed and healthy costs 50 a month, without all the tack and stabling costs. In the current economic climate, therefore, it is hardly surprising that their value at auction has plummeted and too many end up as pet food. Hope Pastures’motto is Rescue, Rehabilitate, Re-home and a team of unpaid volunteers work to do exactly that. Along the way, they teach children to handle and learn about the animals. There are huge mutual benefits; horses and ponies learn trust from gentle handling, shy and nervous children build skills and confidence. There are all sorts of activities on offer: pony days, pony birthday parties, grooming hours, as well as the opportunity to adopt a pony or raise funds through a sponsored dog walk. Special events are scheduled for school holiday times. Adults can benefit too; corporate volunteer days can be tailor-made to whatever teambuilding opportunities are needed! New trustees have been running the Phyllis Harvey Horse and Donkey Trust at Hope Pastures for a decade. Weekly running costs are some 1600 a week, all from public donations, and the premises are open all year
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Covered Meetup – West Yorkshire Snappers Last summer, Covered magazine photographer Ivor Hughes took a wrong turn and found Leeds Mountain Bikers about to embark on their weekly run. He discovered that LMB is one of around 800 web based social activity groups in the Leeds area and decided to have a peep at some others. Covered magazine is running this as a regular monthly feature. So, what better starting place than West Yorkshire Snappers – a group of around 200 keen amateurs meeting for monthly shoots and comparing notes afterward? The group meets always at 11am on the first Sunday of the month. In November it was a wet Sunday, with only a dozen of the usual twenty or so making it to Ripley, near Harrogate. The idea to photograph the town hall, castle and surrounds was made all the more interesting by the Ripley Guy Fawkes ten mile road race. Plenty of action, colour and mud. Organiser Ken Clark told Covered; “WYS has been
Three West Yorkshire Snappers photographing the finish of Ripley’s Guy Fawkes ten mile run; organiser Ken Clark (compact), Irina Arcas (SLR) and Mike Short (iPad).
going two years. The emphasis is on originality and composition of images. We are dedicated very much to the amateur end of things. Some members use SLRs but others use compacts, iPads and even mobile phones. We’ve had a few professionals along but some have tried to dominate. That’s not what we’re about.” It’s easy to find, and join, West Yorkshire Snappers on meetup.com – would your meetup group like to meet up with Covered magazine?
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HOLLY SPOKES ...see what we did there? The Angel has been placed on the tree; the wrapping paper, sticky tape and scissors are ready for action! What will the kids find under your tree this Christmas? Full of festive cheer, the guys down at Holy Spokes in Horsforth are now taking orders and deposits for the latest range of cycles and accessories. As recognised Claud Butler and Polaris clothing stockists you will find a wide range of top brands at the best prices as well as good old fashioned customer service and plenty of free advice. This successful local business celebrates its first year anniversary next May and has already grown into one of the best cycle suppliers in the area. A fully functioning bicycle workshop is on-site and there is no repair job too big or small! So if dad needs a new riding jersey, the kids a new bike or mum just wants to start that New Year fitness regime, head down to Holy Spokes.
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Leeds Feline Friends was founded in 2010 by the regrouping of volunteers from several diminishing cat rescue charities. Now a registered charity themselves, they support vulnerable cats living out-doors throughout the Leeds area – though their ultimate aim is to place as many as possible in secure and comfortable homes. LFF held their Christmas Fair at Horsforth St Margaret’s Church Hall on 23 November, where they raised an astonishing £2600 and received a further donation of £1000. Comprehensive information on the work they have done, and have yet to do, is on leedsfeline-friends.org Real cats aren’t only for Christmas – but the feline letter rack, ornament and teapot held by these volunteers certainly could have been. The Leeds Feline Friends Christmas Fair raised £2600.
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Anyone for bridge? Bridge is a great way to socialise and keep the brain active. Leeds has a vibrant Bridge Club, operating in dedicated premises at Moor Allerton Sports and Social Club. It is a friendly Club offering a range of pairs and team events for players from beginners to experts. Visitors and new members are always welcome whatever their standard. And don’t be put off if you have no partner - there is a host system in operation twice a week and the Club will also help would-be members find a regular partner. There are pairs duplicate evening tournaments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and team events on winter Wednesdays. The Club also provides a number of daytime and evening teaching and coaching classes for beginners and improvers. All members are invited to put themselves forward to play in one of six teams in the Yorkshire League. The Club is well equipped and comfortably furnished, with full disabled access, on-site parking and a bar. Members play pre-dealt hands and scoring is electronic. Results are available immediately and are published online together with details of the hands that were played.
Talk to the hand. Instructor Nick Woolven (bottom right) uses predetermined hands to talk learners through the bidding and play.
Lesley Millet and Nick Woolven show off the Yorkshire Trophy, just one of the many awards Club members have won over the years.
Former chair Lesley Millet, who now chairs Bridge Development for Yorkshire, told Covered “Our aim is to get people playing. We have already benefited from Leeds City Council support and we have recently applied to them on behalf of both Leeds and Wetherby Bridge Clubs, for funding to enable us to teach children from the age of eleven.” Lesley also paid tribute to the dedicated committee of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that hands are ready for use and that the on-line database is up to date – just two of the myriad tasks they undertake. For details, check out the excellent website leedsbridgeclub.com
Leeds Photographic Society The Leeds Photographic Society had a busy November which included hosting the second round of the West Riding Inter-Club Colour Competition, as well as holding its own annual dinner, an evening which included the judging of two of the society's most prestigious events, the Robinson and Awmack Trophy competitions, both of which test a photographer's ability to produce images across a range of different genres. Judge Michael Newton said the standard of images was very
Judge Michael Newton judging Tim Munsey's winning set of prints.
high throughout, but the welldeserved winner of the Awmack Trophy for projected images was Norman Robertson. Tim Munsey took victory in the Robinson Trophy print competition. The society has over 100 members of all abilities who practice a wide range of photographic genres. It meets most Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. in
St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN. (Please note there are no meetings on 24th or 31st December) Please visit http://www.lps1852. co.uk/ for more details and you can also follow the Society on Facebook at http://www. facebook.com/lps1852 and Twitter @lps1852
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GREG MULHOLLAND MP As we are drawing the curtains and sitting by the fire, it may seem an odd time to talk about cycling. However, keen cyclists are still out and about training regardless of the drop in temperature. 2014 will be a momentous year for cycling in our area. The Tour de France will be zooming through Yorkshire and Otley Cycle race will be bigger than ever. I was delighted when I heard that we would be hosting Le Grand Depart as I am a very keen supporter of cycling. I have held a number of meetings with key stakeholders to try and improve our facilities here in Leeds. Now is the perfect time for both local and national Government to take a serious look at what can be done so we can capitalise on this success. I believe that we should be looking to other countries, especially those in Europe who have a far greater culture of cycling, for ways to improve the numbers of people using bikes safely. I have already met with Leeds City Council and British Cycling about what can be done in Leeds and have been in correspondence with Ministers at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Transport. I am certainly very keen to continue campaigning for improved facilities including proper, safe cycle lanes and routes. Our new Leeds Children’s Mayor, Charlotte Williams from Rufford Park Primary, has been elected on an excellent manifesto which focused on cycling. Charlotte wants to promote cycling for children across Leeds by creating a borrow-a-bike scheme and by increasing the number of cycle paths to schools. I fully support Charlotte as more needs to be done to encourage children and young people to cycle and help them to do so safely. Plans for the Chevin Olympic Park in Otley are also looking positive as local sports groups and councillors try to secure funding for a sporting hub which would include a range of facilities such as a sports hall, running track, all weather playing fields and cycling track. This is an exciting opportunity for Otley to build an Olympic legacy project after the success of local athletes inspired so many. It would also act as a hub for several local sports groups so that they have fantastic facilities to support their excellent work. Otley Cycle Club and Otley Sportive are also encouraging beginners and those who haven’t cycled for a while to get out
cycling in and around Otley. If you are interested in joining in and getting active have a look at their websites for details. Leeds recently hosted the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and as a big fan and Chair of the APPG for Rugby League I would like to congratulate the organisers on holding such a fantastic event. Both matches at Headingley were played to full houses and it was a great tournament despite the heartbreaking semi final defeat for England. We really need to build on this success and work together to put Leeds firmly on the sporting map in 2014. Wishing you a mer r y Christmas and happy New Year, Greg Mulholland Member of Parliament for Leeds North West.
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AYCKBOURN TREAT FOR ADEL AUDIENCES AGAIN Alan Ayckbourn turned 74 in April, but he remains one of Britain's most prolific and popular modern playwrights - and a favourite with Adel Players. Now the north Leeds theatre company is preparing to perform 'If I Were You' - a role-reversal comedy drama written in 2006 that will be staged 'in the round' at Adel Memorial Hall, LS16 8DE, from Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 January, 2014 (starts 7.30pm). A year ago, Adel Players sold out their run of the hilarious 'Bedroom Farce' and they have previously entertained audiences with nine other Ayckbourn plays down the years. In this latest offering, the dysfunctional Rodale family is at risk of falling apart - until a remarkable event forces furniture showroom manager Mal and his wife Jill to re-evaluate their own relationship, and their bonds with son Sam, daughter Chrissie and son-in-law Dean. Will this curious change drive them crazy, or repair the cracks in their marriage? Adel Players' October production - Noel Coward's 'Nude With Violin' - was a huge hit with audiences,
Maria Muldaur with The Rhythm Kings Maria Muldaur is best known in UK for her 1974 single Midnight at the Oasis – the name of the song better known than her own. That mood song is about as close as any of Miss Muldaur’s releases ever got to mainstream pop. Her interest is in blues and traditional American roots and country music. None is as niche Stateside as here in UK. Which is why she’s been able to release forty albums over the years and top the bill at hundreds of concerts. Recently she’s been headlining as “special guest star singer” touring with The Rhythm Kings, including an appearance at Leeds Grand Theatre on 12 November. She was among the line-up of nine accomplished musicians; three guitars, two brass, one keyboards, one drummer and another lead singer, Beverley Skeete. Muldaur and Skeete complemented rather than competed, one backing the other while together on stage. Muldaur took the lead in the moodier numbers, Skeete in the
while April's 'Ghosts' by Henrik Ibsen was named Best Play at the 2013 Wharfedale Festival of Theatre awards. Tickets for 'If I Were You', which is directed by Mike Andrews, cost £8. Bookings can be made on (0113) 275 5585, or via the group's website at www.adelplayers.org.uk, where directions and other useful information can also be found. bluesier. Or both backed the male leads. Which underlines the democracy of the band on the night – every virtuoso musician other than the drummer led at some time either instrumentally, vocally or both. Even founder Bill Wyman – albeit only vocally and for the first half of the last number. The Rhythm Kings Maria Muldaur getting moody have toured throughout (Image: Ivor Hughes) Europe, US and UK since forming in 1997. With most of their numbers being covers, they haven’t been prolific in the charts, so they really have to be seen live. Audiences get their money’s worth; they engaged with the Leeds audience throughout their double set – each over an hour long. Next month Covered reviews Maria Muldaur’s album Love Songs of Bob Dylan and offers a specially signed copy as a prize
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Regent Chips in for Charity The National Federation of Fish Fryers (which has its HQ in Leeds) celebrated its 100yr anniversary in November. To commemorate it asked 100 shops to provide 100 portions of fish & Chips for 100p Horsforth’s Regent Fisheries decided to offer their 100 portions to local pensioners. “We have a good relationship with sheltered housing complexes in Horsforth & Rawdon”, Sharon Cayton of Regent Fisheries told Covered, “So we delivered to The Willows, Fairburn House, Warwick Court in Horsforth, Crowtrees and Billing View in Rawdon and Cragside in Hawksworth - not bad for 3 hours work - I felt like Anneka Rice!” As a bonus for those receiving portions from The Regent singing fisherman, Dave Scott, serenaded them with songs by Elvis, Frank Sinatra and many others. The remaining portions were sold to regular pensioners
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm – a breath of fresh air Meanwood Valley Urban Farm is an amazing resource for the whole city. Established in 1980 to provide services to inner city communities, it began operating from two old caravans and now covers 24 acres. It is a working farm with a wide variety of animals, and a major centre for community and environmental work. Animals are central and the focus is on conservation and biodiversity. The farm has a successful breeding programme for endangered animals such as the Whitefaced Woodland sheep which originates in the hills around Yorkshire. Farm policy is to plant native trees, such as English oak, alder, silver birch and field maple. To sustain them, there is regular hedge laying and coppicing. The trees provide important habitat for birds, insects and bats, for both food and shelter. As much deadwood as possible is left to encourage small mammals such as hedgehogs and field mice and invertebrates such as worms, woodlice, slugs and beetles. Many wild creatures visit or live at the Farm. There are foxes, badgers, rabbits, small rodents and roe deer as well as many species of birds (finches, tits, robins, wagtails) and minibeasts (bugs, insects, frogs, newts) along with butterflies and bees.
Regent Fisheries’ Sharon Cayton
in the shop. It was a great success and Regent Fisheries raised £190 towards the NFFF target of £10,000. The NFFF intend to donate money raised to their adopted charity, The Fisherman’s Mission.
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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm has a great deal to offer schools and other youth groups. It has sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens and a variety of smaller animals as well as woodland, meadowland, a wildflower garden and three ponds. The EpiCentre and Farm offer many examples of sustainable development. The Farm offers a wide variety of half and full day projects, suitable for a range of abilities and ages. It also works in partnership with Leeds City Council Adult Social Care in providing a community care scheme where adults with learning disabilities receive training in gardening, literacy and numeracy. From time to time there are volunteering opportunities at MVUF for those who would like to share their skills or knowledge and help staff with day-to-day duties on the Farm. The Garden, Education and Events Teams all welcome volunteers and there are one-off Action Events most months. For all details and information on room hire, corporate events, parties and so on, check the website mvuf.org.uk
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Opera Honour For Froebelian The Froebelian School in Leeds already renowned for pupils’ outstanding academic achievements (recently ranked 22nd nationally by the Sunday Times) has received a glowing reference for the quality of its music and the schools outstanding choir. Opera North Education Department approached the music teacher, Mrs Cockshott to ask if the Froebelian Choir could help with some important auditions for a new musical director. This is an amazing opportunity for the school and for all the children in Years 5 and 6 who will be involved. On the day, there were three prospective Musical Directors working with the schools choir as part of their audition, meaning the children are getting to work with some top professionals. This is not the first time Froebelian School has worked with Opera North, the school helped when Opera North
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