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Secret Santa in Pudsey Helping disadvantaged children in our area We’re big fans of the Festive Season here at Pudsey Legal and this year we once again joined in with the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bradford’s Secret Santa campaign in aid of disadvantaged children in the local area. Last year, our generous clients and members of staff helped us donate 50 presents, which went to help local children have a happier Christmas. This year, we have had even greater success and we extend a warm festive thank you to all who helped take part. It really shows that it is the thought that counts and the difference it will make to the children this Christmas is priceless. The initiative has been running for 24 years and we look forward to helping collect even more gifts as part of next year’s appeal.

Thank you

This year we’ve really enjoyed helping the people of Pudsey and its surrounding areas with their legal issues from moving house to making their Will or Lasting Power of Attorney. We thank you for trusting us with your business. We’ve also enjoyed chatting with a great many Pudsey people at the Golden Years Roadshow, which was held at Pudsey Civic Hall. Much fun was had and some free advice was given. This year has also seen us launching our family law mediation service, which we hope will support local families involved in heart breaking relationship breakdown situations. And we’ve also won over £3m for clients involved in accidents in the last year alone.

Have a great Christmas

This Christmas, we hope your stockings are loaded up with lovely presents, and that you enjoy this special time with your loved ones. If you need to speak to us, there’s still time for our caring professionals to help you wrap up any last minute legal issues before starting 2014 afresh. Our holiday opening hours are available on our website if you do need to get in touch. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year. Andrew Gullett

Covered Edition 34 Contents

06 food & drink 20 Fashion, Hair & beauty 30 garden guru 32 The really useful guide 50 Advertising Directory Competition

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or email: info@covered-magazine.net (We will only accept entries via email or post) last month’s ‘find sid’ winner was: Erika Braverman - Ashtofts Mount LS20 winner: history of Yorkshire dvd: Annette Wood - Brunswick Road LS28 Winner: Then & Now calendar: Caroline Bentley - North Road LS18 Winner: nye party tickets: Julie Warren - Kirklees Close LS28 Prizes must be claimed by 10/01/14. Winners agree to details being published in Covered. The Editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. Disclaimer The opinions expressed in Covered do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher or their agents. Whilst every reasonable care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information included within this publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in Covered Magazine. The content of Covered is not to be reproduced in any form without permission of the publisher. This magazine has been printed on materials from sustainablesources. Please pass to a friend, recycle or compost after reading. Visit: www.recyclenow.com to find your nearest recycling site.

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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered. This will be our final edition of the year….and what a year it’s been! We don’t sing our own praises too often at Covered but given the year we’ve had it would be remiss of me not to make mention of our expansion and to thank all those involved.

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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.

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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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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.

Game on!

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.

16 Property Matters

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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18 Health & Wellbeing

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

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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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20 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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22 Blast from the Past

The Good Old Days 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

A “toy bank” in Gipton in 1982. The initiative was short lived.

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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Antiques and Collectibles at Pudsey Civic Hall Pudsey Civic Hall is a very popular venue among event organisers. On the ring road, accessible, spacious, well appointed, plenty of inexpensive parking when not actually free of charge. What is there not to like about it? Covered magazine has attended a wide range of activities there. This time it was an antiques and collectibles fair – recently reinstated by local organisers Warley Fairs following another pulling out.

Smaller fairs are pot luck for collectors. Though often modestly priced. Shortly following the publisher’s decision to go entirely digital, these vintage annuals were on offer for as little as £2 each.

Not only did Warley Fairs resurrect the recently closed event, they also created a new fair in Horsforth and another in York. But they weren’t meant to be; parking charges in York are almost as obscene as those in Leeds and Horsforth St Margaret’s just didn’t attract the footfall. Pudsey, though, has received the necessary support from stallholders and visitors alike. When Covered visited, in November, the thirty plus exhibitors included general and specialist dealers. Warley’s decision to trim it from monthly back to maybe three or four fairs a year has kept demand at a more sustainable level. Warley Fairs has no further events planned in 2013. For future events in Pudsey and elsewhere keep an eye on warleyfairs.co.uk or telephone 0113 2555211. Does your group use Pudsey Civic Hall on a regular basis? Please let us know if you’d like your event featured.

You never know who or what might be there. These WWI medal groups were part of a truly immense display of similar ones, and others.

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Fireworks on the Pitch at Farsley AFC Bonfire, fireworks and barbecue lovers between Horsforth and Pudsey were doubly blessed in November. By Newlay’s Abbey Inn on the 5th and Farsley AFC on the following Saturday. Perhaps Farsley was better supported – council run events tend not to be on the Saturday, so there was little competition. Both were entirely free of charge, underlining the community commitment being shown by both businesses.

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VICKY TRIES IT OUT Bored with hanging round the office drinking endless cups of coffee and munching on biscuits, Covered Account Manager Vicky Kulczycka thought she’d give her fitness a boost by visiting the newly refurbished Bramley Baths... Going to the gym for the first time can be a daunting experience, but I had decided that I needed a little exercise in my life. So, I put on my comfy clothes and headed down to Bramley Baths to check out the gym and facilities on offer there. I arrived at the Baths, with the familiar landmark chimney, and was immediately made to feel welcome by Danny, the manager. As a new member, I was given a free consultation and shown around before being given a timetable of classes and packages available. Membership starts at £22.50 per month but the nice thing here is that they also operate a ‘pay as you go’ system which means you don’t pay over the odds if you can’t attend regularly. They also tailor packages to suit - gym and swim, fitness classes and steam, etc. We discussed what I’d like to achieve. Did I want to relax or challenge myself? I was beginning to feel more at ease in this friendly environment where people of all shapes, sizes and ages all seemed to be enjoying themselves equally in the beautiful, Edwardian surroundings. All of my preconceptions about going to a gym had gone firmly out of the window here. Don’t be mistaken though, all of the equipment is bang up to date and the studios light and airy, thanks to oceans of natural light flooding through the glass roof. Next I was introduced to Courtney, who was to gently put me through my paces. After trying out some of the usual equipment in the gym - weights,

rowing machines, cross trainers - I was shown a class involving TRX suspension training. This method of training develops strength, balance and core stability simultaneously and is trickier than it looks. Gentler classes are available too, including yoga and pilates. Zumba and aqua aerobics are very popular too. You can even hold parties and business meetings here and from January, this community enterprise is extending its opening hours to enable people to exercise before or after work. And that was it... I had survived. After changing, I sipped a coffee, available from the unique, wooden reception kiosk and headed out into the sun… a new and determined woman. www.bramleybaths.com

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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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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES Bradford U3A

Bradford Club, Piece Hall Yard, BD1 1PJ Enquiries: 01274 834273 / bfd3asec@ hotmail.co.uk

Bramley Library Crime Readers

Hough Lane, LS13 3ND Second Monday of every month, 5.30-6.30pm Enquiries: 0113 214 6040

British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10.00am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11.00am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402

Calverley Library

Thornhill Street, LS28 5PD Story Time (Term Time Only): Thursdays 2:45pm – 3:15pm Rhyme Time: Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:00am Knit Wits Knitting and Crochet: Alternate Mondays from 2pm – 4pm Calverley Reader’s Group: Meeting monthly Mondays 6:30 – 7:30pm Enquiries: 0113 214 6043

Knit & Crochet Group

Cafe Lux, Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, LS28 7DE Meet every Wednesday 5pm-8pm. All welcome.

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

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, LS28 7DE Meet 1st Wednesday of every month 10am-12noon. If you would like to meet new people, build new social networks, enjoy your free time productively and put something back to the community we would love to see you.

Pudsey Auxiliary RSPCA

Pudsey House (near Pudsey Bus Station) Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 9:15am – 12pm. Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Soup, Etc: 60p Tombola & Stalls. “Don’t Just Love Animals – Help Us Care For Them”

Pudsey Camera Club

The Meeting Room, Pudsey Library, Church Lane LS28 7TY. Meeting every Thursday 7:30pm Enquiries: 0113 2568307

FAMILIES & CHILDREN Baby & Toddler Group

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet in Community Hall, 1st Floor every Tuesday 1pm-4pm. Drop in with your baby/ toddler to meet other mums, swap stories, survival tips, enjoy a cuppa and relax.

Bosom Buddies

Cafe Lux, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet every Monday 9.30am-11am. Bosom Buddies are mum’s with experience to share and are trained to give advice, training, information & support for pregnant or breastfeeding mums.

Pudsey Library Readers’ Group Christingle Service with Pudsey Library, Church Lane, LS28 7TY Puppets on the Edge 1.30-2.30 second Tuesday of every month Enquiries: 0113 214 6035

Pudsey Mens Forum

Pudsey House, Market Place LS28 7BE. Every second Wednesday 10:15 Enquiries: 0113 2569235

Rodley Ladies

Rodley Church Hall, Wesley Terrace Fortnightly meetings alternate Wednesdays 7:45pm. Speakers, meals etc. 50th Anniversary this year! All ladies welcome Call for further details 0113 2573991

Society for the Study of Swordsmanship

Farsley Community Church, Back Lane, Farsley LS28 5EU. Thursday nights from 7:30p, to 9:30. First 3 lessons free, £5.00 per night or £20.00 per month Enquiries: 07946 980340

St James The Great, Woodhall, Galloway Lane, Pudsey, LS28 8JR Sunday 15th December, 4pm. FREE admission, donations to Children’s Society please. Light refreshments available. Enquiries: 0113 2566857

Christmas Tree Festival

St James The Great, Woodhall, Galloway Lane, Pudsey, LS28 8JR Saturday 14th December 10am – 4pm & Sunday 15th at 12noon – 3pm. A display of decorated Christmas Trees and Nativity. Admission FREE, donations to Childrens Society please. Enquiries: 0113 2566857

Fulneck Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 7th December from 11am to 6pm Sunday 8th December from 1pm to 6pm Trees decorated on the theme of Christmas Carols Refreshments and souvenirs available, Free entry

LEEDS WEEKEND CARE White Rose Ladies Speakers Club ASSOCIATION Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28 5DH 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7.15 Visitors welcome. For further information phone Barbara on 0113 2564897 or Stephanie on 0113 2550824

Various locations in Leeds. Provides respite care for children with moderate – severe disabilities. Play-scheme and weekend groups. Music Mondays. Children & teenagers up to 18. Call for details: 0113 2165133

On Stage Theatre Arts Academy

The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. NEW - ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www. onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

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Sports, Health ART, MUSIC, & Wellbeing DANCE & 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

Chair Based Exercise (1st session FREE!!)

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Every Friday 2pm-3pm with Maxine Harrison, £3, no need to book, just turn up. Regular physical activity can help improve wellbeing, mobility, muscle strength, confidence & self esteem. All welcome.

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

Jayne’s Joggers

Beginners meet in Pudsey on Mondays. Meetings for the more experienced on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Free meetings, advice and encouragement for those would like to run but don’t think they can. Achieve a 5k park run within 6 weeks – it’s possible! Enquiries to: 0797 1702661 or Jayne.greensill@live.co.uk

Kiai Karate (Shotokan)

Newbourne Methodist Hall. Upper Accommodation Rd. LS9 8JL. Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm Kobudo (Weapons Art) from 7:30pm. Admission £3.50. 1st night free.

New Players Wanted-The Friday Night Football Club

A veteran’s club playing mildly competitive social football on the new 3G pitch at Carnegie, Headingley. Players range in age from mid-20s to mid-60s and abilities from fair to middling. Enquiries: adam.john.lowe@ntlworld.com

Walking Group

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month in Lux Lounge at 10am. Get fitter and meet new friends. Everyone is welcome.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bramhope Market

Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope, LS16 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am – 1pm. Fresh Fruit & Veg, good food, home baking & crafts.

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Art Workshop

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet in Community Hall, 1st Floor every Monday 1.30pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome to join local artist Geoff Lea. All you need is a Sketch Pad, pencil & eraser.

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.

Family Scottish Country Dance Class Oakwood Farmers Market St Mark’s Methodist Church, Swinnow Lane (Christmas Market) Leeds 13. Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 6-15 to 7-30pm. All welcome, all ages, including babies. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Further information from 0113 2631310 or glyn.cup@virginmedia.com For other Scottish Dancing please go to www.rscdsleeds.org.uk

Farsley and District Art Club

Around The Oakwood Clock (Junction of Roundhay Road/Oakwood Lane/Wetherby Road) 21st December 9.30am-12.30pm

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Flower Arranging

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At Fulneck on Monday 9th December at 7pm Performed by St Peter’s Singers and Chamber Orchestra Retiring collection for the Organ Fund

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

Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Beginners Welcome. Enquiries: Kath Hall 0113 2752436 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

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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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The Hunt is on for Leeds’ Largest Loser

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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 from 19st 4lbs to an incredible 15st 10lbs. This was an astonishing 19% of his body weight in just 10 weeks.

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Mark told us “The challenge was a great motivator for me, as well as knowing I was doing it for such a great cause. It really kick-started a new healthier lifestyle” 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. Joseph Clark-Bland a fundraiser at Wheatfields told us “Over the years people have raised thousands 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” 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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Shoebox Appeal Look what our photographer found when he met up with Rodley’s new Village Community Group. Though the group is entirely independent of the local church, the hall is a likely venue for many activities and several members of the new group were already involved with the church. “What are all those boxes in the corner – decorative gifts or for real?” he asked. “They are for the Shoebox Appeal – literally shoeboxes full of gifts for disadvantaged children worldwide.” The Shoebox Appeal has its roots back to 1990 after a Wrexham father of four, David Cooke, saw the horrific images of children abandoned in Romanian orphanages. He duly collected a truckload of toys and delivered them. Now formalised and under the auspices of the charity Samaritan’s Purse, the worldwide operation now delivers over one million parcels each year.

Fifty-one shoeboxes destined for disadvantaged children worldwide

The physical side of the UK operation closed in November. But January is the time to start planning for next year’s event – with all those unwanted toys, or others made redundant by recent gifts. People can effectively give twice, by buying them from charity shops. Three times even, by gift aiding them. Visit operationchristmaschild.org.uk for more information, for example the exclusion of anything with political or military connotations.

Rodley Community – A New Focus The new Rodley Village Community Group was formed at an inaugural meeting on 6 November. The group comprises eleven Rodley residents interested in arranging events and entertainment for others in Rodley. A constitution was agreed and a chairman, treasurer and secretary were elected. Their first event will be 'carols by candlelight' in the hall of the church in Rodley on Wesley Terrace between 7 and 8pm on Wednesday 18 December. The music will be provided by a well known brass band and Santa has been invited. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available and the new group hopes that plenty of people will come along to get into the Christmas spirit with a really good sing-song. And on that note, so to speak, the group is already planning another full brass band concert in June next year at the same venue. Other ideas are already in the pipeline for 2014 and they are looking to finalise some of these at the next meeting on 29 January. Membership of the committee is open to anyone over the age of 18 interested in getting involved in arranging events within the Rodley community. Further details from Chairperson Paul Heaton on 0113 2290767.

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Future Prospects Day Nursery gets funding for 2 year olds Following their success offering Free Early Education Entitlement for three and four year olds, Future Prospects Day Nursery has announced the same entitlement for two year olds who meet the eligibility criteria.

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Photo Competition! A picture of a fox unconcerned about the photographer’s interest triggered a photographic competition in our Area A issue in November. The competition proved very popular. Entries were judged on novelty rather than technical merit. The competition is now being extended to all six Covered Areas – in two sets of three due to our staggered printing and distribution schedules. This month’s competition is for pictures of flooding. To get the ball rolling, here’s one our photographer took last December near Leeds Bradford Airport.

Our own photographer’s picture of this fox triggered a competition in our October edition in Area A.

There is only one condition - the image must have been taken in one of Covered’s six areas of distribution. There are now two prizes of £25. One for our combined areas ABC (NW Leeds) and one for DEF (NE Leeds). Don’t forget – entries will be judged on novelty and not technical merit. So, mobile phones at the ready!

Entries were judged on originality rather than technical merit. The sheer audacity of this one won the £25 prize. This month’s competition is for pictures of local flooding.

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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 historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Club President Harry Jepson OBE sweeping his hand across the view from the club lounge and recalling key matches from as early as the thirties.

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Pudsey Christmas at Home Pudsey Live at Home Scheme is supported and part funded by Leeds City Council. It offers help and friendship to older people within the community. Some 60 volunteers now offer support to over 400 senior citizens. Each week there are nine activity sessions ranging from art to tai chi, one accompanied shopping, a lunch club and three social events. There are fortnightly walks, monthly outings and a monthly café event for people with dementia and their carers. There are also countless keeping in touch rotas, by telephone or home visit. The group does an important job in helping older people enjoy an active life at home while relieving some of the pressure on their partners, family and other carers. They are currently appealing for funds to subsidise outings and meet their ongoing running costs. Volunteer drivers are also urgently needed, on a rota basis between Mondays and Fridays – perhaps a good opportunity for active retired people to make an investment in their own futures. More

Pudsey Live at Home held their fundraising Christmas fair at St Andrews Methodist Church, Robin Lane, on 22 November. The morning was also an opportunity for senior citizens and the wider community to discover just how much the group has to offer.

Pudsey Legal’s expertise includes the law relating to older people and their families. They adopted Pudsey Live at Home as their nominated charity for 2013 and are repeating that in 2014. They supported the event on the day handing out goodie bags and information packs – here Paul Kaye and Lesley Lyons. Pudsey Legal can be contacted on 0113 2900380.

committee members would be welcome – to help organise events and shape the future of the group. All enquiries and offers of help to 0113 2562717.

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 going two years. The emphasis is on originality and

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).

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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Donation to the Chris Kershaw and Sheldon Steel Memorial Fund The new local branch of UKIP: West Leeds & Pudsey made a £200 donation to the Chris Kershaw and Sheldon Steel Memorial Fund recently. Private Kershaw (19) and his friend Rifleman Steel (20) were both killed in Afghanistan in separate incidents. Both soldiers had previously trained at Thornbury Barracks in Pudsey. A fundraising group has been set up locally to raise money for a proposed memorial garden in memory of Chris and Sheldon which could be visited by family, friends and former colleagues. A UKIP branch member raised a proposal at a recent meeting suggesting a donation to the cause. There was a unanimous vote that the branch would donate £100 to the Fund, and this was kindly matched by party supporters Zouk Restaurant, Bradford, raising the total to £200.

Shown here at Pudsey Cenotaph is Phil Banks, branch treasurer, handing over the donation to Wendy Fulthorpe (mother of Sheldon Steel). Also in attendance are (L-R) – Brian and Sharon Kershaw (father and stepmother of Chris Kershaw) and Pam Sidaravicius (fund organiser). UKIP: West Leeds & Pudsey can be found at: ukip-wlp.org.uk email: ukipwestleedspudsey@gmail.com

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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.

The multi-talented Joe Vetch, Simon Nock and Rachael Garnett promise to have audiences rocking in the aisles at Leeds City Varieties’ Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – running until 12 January photo Ivor Hughes

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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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

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Natasha and Richard Hough run a cafĂŠ, open Tuesday-Sunday. Here Natasha with helper Tom Cameron

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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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 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.

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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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 bluesier. Or both backed the male leads. Which underlines the democracy of the band on the night – every virtuoso musician other than the drummer

Maria Muldaur getting moody (All images: Ivor Hughes)

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Beverley Skeetes certainly knows how to belt out the blues

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 have toured throughout 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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Bramley Lights Show Bramley Shopping Centre built on last year’s successful Christmas lights show by going even bigger and better this year. The five-hour programme of events was slightly skewed by (not) ABBA getting delayed in traffic. But that gave Leeds Rhinos star Jamie Jones-Buchanan to engage with the audience, both on stage and among the crowd with his chum Ronnie the Rhino. The mums and kids loved it. It also meant that the main events didn’t come to an abrupt end with the switching on and accompanying firework display. Rather than cramming in a few numbers beforehand, Black Lace’s Dene Michael was able to take to the stage at 7.45 rather than having to quit it hurriedly at 7.30. And the crowd loved that too. A good and festive time was had by all.

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