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This month we welcome thousands of new readers in Guiseley.

Previously we distributed a small number of magazines in the area but we’ve been made to feel so welcome that we’ve increased the numbers dropping through letterboxes. If you’re reading Covered for the first time I hope you enjoy our monthly blend of local news, views and features.

We visited Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton this month for a new regular feature highlighting Leeds Venues. We’ll be bringing you more of the same over the coming months so if you’d like to nominate a performance space with a good atmosphere, community feel and great facilities then we’d love to hear about it.

If you enjoy Covered, why not get involved by becoming a community contributor? We’re always on the look out for more local news and views so if you’ve something you’d like to share with others in the city then drop me a line or give me a call.

By the way, it’s our third anniversary this month – congratulations to us! Becoming the city’s most widely distributed monthly was always part of the plan when I launched Covered but I never imagined we’d get there so quickly. My thanks go to all involved. Here’s to the next three years!

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F d & Dr nk Del Verde Del Verde is a family-run restaurant located in the golf club, next to Roundhay Park. Open to the public, this Mediterranean eatery seems to be a well kept secret amongst locals and can be easy to miss, though it’s situated on Park Road between the two busy commuter routes of Street Lane and the Ring Road.

Husband and wife team, Helen and Kevin Maudson, took over this somewhat unique venue in December 2007, when it looked rather more dated and was called simply ‘Park Lane’. Nowadays, it’s tasteful and welcoming, decorated with warm wood tones and cheery oranges and reds.

It’s deceptively large inside too.

From quite a modest exterior, a short corridor leads you to the sizeable, but still cozy and warm, multi level restaurant.

Another misconception seems to be the dress code. It seems to be an often made assumption that the attachment to the golf club means formal wear only. This

is not the case and everyone is made to feel equally welcome and at home at Del Verde. And ‘welcome’ is a description which cannot be over-emphasised here; the attentive team clearly enjoy, and take pride, in what they do, expertly balancing professionalism with a very friendly air.

Ruth Spargo, the Restaurant Manager, is a local to the area and so, a familiar face to many. Having worked at Del Verde for the past 5 years, she is knowledgeable about the dishes and drinks available and the many wonderful and glowing reviews for this

Husband and wife team, Helen and Kevin Maudson, took over this somewhat unique venue in December 2007, when it looked rather more dated and was called simply ‘Park Lane’.

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“Del Verde translates as ‘The Green’ in English, which is a lovely and apt name for this restaurant with views of the golf course just outside the window”

restaurant prove just how much difference having good staff can make. Aside from a welcoming atmosphere though, the other obvious ingredient required is good food, and they certainly seem to have that covered too.

Kevin, himself, cooks much of the time and trained at well-respected Leeds eatery Salvo’s, where he worked from the tender age of 14. Having worked his way up to commis chef, before investing in Del Verde, Kevin is keen to do the same for all of the staff here and

Mark Ambler is now head chef, having similarly worked his way up through the ranks.

Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another simple Italian restaurant though. Whilst the pizza and pasta dishes all look and smell exceptional, there is an interesting mix here, from the popular king prawn spaghetti through to dishes such as lamb kebab and duck leg confit, with special attention also paid to gluten free and vegetarian requirements too. And there is

always a dish available which will see a 35p donation going to Del Verde’s chosen charity, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. There is a popular range of desserts, wines and spirits, with the house wine starting at a very reasonable £13.95. A set menu also offers good value for money and the restaurant hosted their first Jazz evening in January, which sold out and they are hoping it will be the first of many music themed evenings.

And, as well as being the perfect place for a romantic evening meal, Del Verde is available for private dining during the day by arrangement, and can offer a buffet or a la carte menu making it an ideal venue for any family gathering or celebration. And during the warmer months, children can practice their putting on the green just behind the restaurant whilst still under the watchful eye of their parents.

Del Verde translates as ‘The Green’ in English, which is a lovely and apt name for this restaurant with views of the golf course just outside the window, but it’s the food and the staff which make this place a little bit special and it’s not so difficult to see why they were finalists for a prestigious ‘Oliver’ award and just how they got all those fantastic reviews. www.delverde.co.uk

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½ small onion diced, tbsp of butter, Pinch of thyme, 50 ml of white wine, Small pinch of chilli flakes ½ pint of whipping cream, tbsp of English mustard, 225g of crayfish tails, 8 King Scallops (sliced in half) 60g of grated mature cheddar cheese

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Pour sauce over the crayfish and King Scallops into a shallow baking dish.

Add the remaining cheddar cheese topping.

Bake at 220 C for another 10 minutes until bubbling hot.

The Duck 4 duck legs (skin on), 3 tsp of coarse salt, 5 crushed juniper berries, 3 bay leaves crumbled 6 garlic cloves peeled and crushed, 500ml of duck fat The Sauce 300ml of chicken stock, 2 tsp of thyme, 2 tbsp of honey, 30g of salted butter

Trim any excess fat from the duck legs, rub in the salt, juniper berries, bay leaves and garlic and refrigerate for a few hours. Melt the duck fat in a pan on medium, add the duck legs and adjust the heat to simmer. Cook slowly on a low heat until a knife goes easily into the leg (about 2 -3 hours) To make the sauce In a pan, heat the chicken stock, with the honey, butter and thyme.

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175g of dried dates (pits removed), 1 tsp bicarbonate soda, 75g unsalted butter, 175g self-raising flour 150g soft dark brown sugar, 2 medium eggs, 200ml boiling water The Sauce 100g unsalted butter, 150g soft dark brown sugar, 150ml double cream

Put the dates into a bowl add the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs beaten. Stir in the flour before adding the dates and water.

Add the mixture to a 4-5 cm deep baking tin. Bake for 25- 30 minutes at 180 C. Toffee sauce Melt butter, sugar and cream in saucepan over low heat. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 4 minutes, until thick enough.

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Buy Local, Buy Seasonal This month’s recipe is from easy to find produce, so easy to cook and all but impossible to get wrong. It is potatoes boulangère or, to use its full name (if you want to impress), pommes de terre à la boulangère.

Boulangère refers to the adopted method of cooking, not the ingredients.

People would leave their dish in the local baker’s oven in the morning. By lunchtime both the baker and dish would be finished. There is no definitive recipe. So, feel free to vary. The beauty is that it keeps perfectly on a lower shelf in the oven and can be reheated

Basic potatoes boulangère – this one followed the above recipe without the milk or rosemary.

the following day. If with a roast, it’s safest to aim to cook it half an hour beforehand, just in case it isn’t done in time.

Three potatoes and one onion serve two. Slice the onions as finely as you can, the potatoes a little thicker. Layer them in a shallow dish, potatoes on top and seasoning each layer.

Cover all but the top layer with stock (any but fish) or a mixture of stock and milk. Sprinkle tiny knobs of butter on the top layer - or brush it. Adding sliced or crushed rosemary leaves almost makes it a roast in its own right.

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Grow with Joe in February!

Joe Maiden is a popular figure, and voice, in the horticultural world. A local market gardener himself, he is widely published on the subject and has a regular Sunday morning slot on BBC Radio Leeds. Those who have heard him answer listener’s questions will know that he conveys genuine interest, knowledge and expertise.

Cookridge Garden club hosted a Grow with Joe evening on Wednesday 15th January. Their regular venue, the Methodist Church Hall, was at capacity.

Joe Maiden provided an enjoyable evening, distributing information and tips on a wide range of plants, flowers and vegetables. Everyone went home with a huge smile, about as much information as they could contain. Sales of Joe’s own books and growing stock were also strong on the night.

Over and above the qualities of other TV and radio pundits, Joe Maiden’s expertise is and remains local – rather Like Covered’s own gardening expert Eric Wells. OK, Alan Titchmarsh is from Ilkley. But his garden and growing spaces in Hampshire, and those of the Kew and Chelsea brigade, won’t have been subject to the same climatic challenges as your greenhouse or allotment. Were your crops affected by last year’s freeze or this year’s flooding? That’s where local expertise becomes invaluable.

There is a golden rosette of an opportunity for wouldbe horticultural show exhibitors on Friday 28 February.

Weeton Show, in conjunction with Gordon Kirby of Almscliffe Hall, is presenting an evening “Growing for Showing” with Joe Maiden. Gordon and Joe will be telling the audience which showstoppers to plant and when – and how to select and present them. Top tips from the professionals, rounded off by answers to any questions thrown at them.

The evening, 7pm for 7.30, is at Almscliffe Village Hall, Harrogate Road, Huby. Tickets at £5, including light refreshment, are available from Justin Locke on 01423 734243.

Members of Cookridge Garden Club were “Growing with Joe” at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall on 15 February.

Exhibitors at forthcoming garden shows can learn how to “Grow and Show” with Joe Maiden in Huby (between Otley and Harrogate) on 28 February.

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Leeds Rowing Club Leeds Rowing Club was founded in 2006, but rowing in the city goes back far longer, with clubs and regattas flourishing in Victorian times. LRC has gone from strength to strength, with huge interest generated by the Olympics. The Club is at capacity, with 110 members and 300 on the waiting list, and the boathouse at Waterloo Lake, Roundhay, is stacked to the rafters. So the news that funding of £1million has been secured for a new site to be developed at Thwaites Mill, on the Aire and Calder Canal in south Leeds, is a great boost. Backers include the Lottery, British Rowing and Leeds University, who will share the new boathouse. Membership will treble and the 4km stretch of water will make all the difference to race practice. Waterloo Lake is just 750m long and most races are between 1000 and 2000 metres.

Access to the site is easy from major roads and the M1 motorway and there is a well-used cycleway and tow-path running alongside, encouraging community interest.

Smiling in the rain. Intrepid Leeds Rowing Club members go out in all weathers

When the new boathouse is up and running, the Club hopes to retain the Roundhay site, which is quite beautiful and a great facility for north Leeds. Members range in age from 12 to over 80 and the Club has had considerable success at all domestic levels in its short life. One rower taught there has won consecutive “reserve” crew races for Isis (Oxford University) and crews have won at Henley Women’s Regatta and on the Olympic Lake. LRC caters for all levels of rowing and members have won local events in York, Bradford, Durham and Nottingham. Winter is the time trial season, with the regatta season (side by side racing) beginning in April.

Rowing is popularly perceived as a sport for the élite, largely because of the Boat Race, with Oxford and Cambridge competing on the Thames. But it is not only for top people at top universities and LRC is working hard to demolish the stereotype. In the words of Julian Pearce, LRC Development Officer: “Breaking down this preconception is a communications challenge for the sport and one that the governing body, British Rowing, is coming to terms with. At a club level, Leeds RC caters for all age groups, sexes and social backgrounds, whilst offering excellent value for money compared to other sports. It is this open and welcoming policy that has been the key to the Club’s achievements.”

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GREG MULHOLLAND MP: Dangerous Driving The recent Dangerous Driving debate in the House of Commons really highlighted the huge impact that this flawed legislation and sentencing has had throughout the UK. There are too many incidents of criminal driving that destroy lives which are wrongly deemed ‘careless’ and not ‘dangerous’, and we must push for change.

As Member of Parliament for Leeds North West I have dealt with two tragic cases where constituents were killed as a result of dangerous driving, these incidents not only shattered a new year for two families, but highlighted the injustice and inconsistency in the current sentencing of dangerous drivers.

Jamie Still, of Otley, was 16 years old when he was killed crossing a road on New Years Eve 2010 by a drunk driver who was driving at 50mph in a 30mph zone. A year later, on New Years Day 2012, David and Dorothy Metcalf of Cookridge were killed on the Stanningley bypass in Leeds by a driver had

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twice the permitted level of alcohol in his system and rear ended the Metcalf’s car at 100mph. These deaths were unnecessary tragedies which were made even worse by the inappropriate sentences the offenders received.

I have been campaigning with Jamie Still’s family and Brake, the road safety charity, for much needed changes that would give families of victims a much greater possibility of getting justice.

Jamie’s sister, Rebecca, and her mother Karen, have been working tirelessly for justice and last year I accompanied them to deliver a 13,000 strong petition to 10 Downing Street which called for zero tolerance for dangerous driving. Their determination and bravery is incredible, especially given that Rebecca was only 13 years old when she spearheaded this petition, and I will continue to work with them and Brake in the future. Hopefully the review of the law and sentencing guidelines that is currently underway will listen to the debate and bring about the rational changes that are so desperately needed.

Music review: Rodriguez, Coming from Reality Searching for Sugarman has moved into art-house after commercial success in 2012. It is an inspirational film, tracing the story of Sixto Rodriguez, a Detroit demolition worker, who recorded an album, Cold Fact, in the 60s which bombed in US and Europe. It became a hit in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – unbeknown to Rodriguez, who simply went back to the day job until a couple of South African fans found him a few years ago and he finally got the recognition he deserved.

Coming from Reality is Rodriguez’ second album, recorded in London in 1971, and which also fell off the radar. Critics rated him with Dylan, but he never played the fame game and his songs are anything but commercial. This album shows his whole range: lyrical poetry, astute and hard-hitting social and political commentary, quirky takes on news items, snapshots of low-life and losers, happiness and heartbreak. The music is sublime; Rodriguez’ vocal purity ably served

by carefully chosen backing musicians who also get their moments of glory. Buy it!

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Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum (ANF) was set up in June 2012.

That was under the 2011 Localism Act, introduced with the purpose of encouraging and facilitating sustainable neighbourhood planning where a parish council wasn’t already in place.

Initially Guiseley based and focused, the group’s first task was to define the geographical area it was to represent. Early consultation in and around Guiseley quickly led to the conclusion that there was so such in common between Guiseley, Hawksworth, High Royds, Rawdon, Yeadon and Nether Yeadon that they should pool resources. So, Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum was born – though didn’t actually include Rawdon as they had opted to have a parish council.

ANF’s main task in 2014 is to produce a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) which will help make the area a better place to be. That plan has to take proper account of all socio-economic, environmental, heritage and planning issues perhaps an over-simplification as the related information on

Members of the ANF steering committee.

Coordinator Jennifer Kirkby is fourth from the right.

the ANF website itself is well in excess of 2000 words.

ANF presently has 65 volunteer members comprising local residents, workers and business people. The steering committee has been using networking alongside formal meetings. In the past year they have held five public consultation and awareness meetings at various locations. They have also been keeping people informed, and inviting and receiving comments and suggestions, via social media.

ANF welcomes help, support, and information along with all the necessary resources – including a regular meeting place. Jennifer Kirkby, the ANF steering committee coordinator, told Covered; “We are not a pressure group, nor do we have

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Should neighbourhood forums be funded and empowered on equal terms?

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Yorkshire 2014 – 100 days of art and culture The hundred days of the run-up to Le Grand Départ will see a wealth of cultural events in Yorkshire, beginning on 27 March. This is the first time in the history of the Tour de France that such a festival has been mounted and it will be big. At its launch in Leeds’ flagship Trinity Shopping Centre on 29 January, Leeds band Hope and Social (joined by singers, musicians, woolly bikes and a carnival snail) gave the first performance of the festival theme song The Big Wide. Next door, in Trinity Church, executive producer Henrietta Duckworth presented a selection of the events to look forward to, chosen from some 400 submissions.

The range is impressive, as is the scale of installations designed to be seen from the air. A cultural highlight will be Maxine Peake’s play Beryl, celebrating Morley cycling star Beryl Burton, at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Funkiest event is likely to be The Grand Departs, featuring an as yet unknown number of cyclists towing a grand piano up the six miles and 900 feet of ascent of Cragg Vale in Mytholmroyd.

The said piano will be played on its journey by a succession of local and international pianists performing a specially commissioned musical cycle (get it?).

Joining Forces PCSO Davena Arundale (right in picture) has recently received an accolade from West Yorkshire Police.

Spotting a wanted man in Holt Park, she held on to him until colleagues arrived – despite his accomplice trying to peel her off.

PCSOs do not have the same resources as fully badged officers. Davena’s tenacity in December was typical of the enthusiasm she has shown on regular PCSO duties such as supermarket anti-purse snatch initiatives, anti Christmas street crime campaigns, speed control in residential areas and burglary prevention – from time to time, Covered has met Davena and others in the neighbourhood policing team on such exercises in Horsforth, Adel and Guiseley.

Covered contributor Ivor Hughes bumped into PCSO Arundale and PC Jo Lockwood in Otley in January

Hope and Social opened the festival launch with the theme song The Big Wide.

Richard Flint, Director of Yorkshire Water, expressed his company’s pride in sponsoring the cultural festival. Henrietta Duckworth, the festival’s Executive Producer, had a little earlier invited everyone “to explore the new, celebrate together and be part of it."

For dates, times, venues and booking information – many events are free but some still need tickets – see the website yorkshirefestival. co.uk which has links to other relevant sites.

Woolly bicycles were among many objects giving a taste of attractions, displays and exhibitions during the 100 day festival.

– Jo is a relatively new face, having been with the local force just six months.

“Davena, you’ve had PC Jo Lockwood and PCSO Davena Arundale quite a lot of outside Otley Town Council office in January. experience with WYP – you were a custody officer before becoming a PCSO. Has the Holt Park incident encouraged you to apply to be a regular PC? PCSO Arundale; “Yes it has. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, and I’m at an age where I feel I shouldn’t be leaving it much longer. I’ll be applying when they have their next recruitment exercise.”

May the Force be with you

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A Garden on the Roof Planning an extension?

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For some years a keyword in Government policy, town planning and architectural design has been “sustainability”. Green Roofs are an integral part of sustainability and are gradually entering mainstream design in the UK. You can see them on schools, hospitals, public and commercial buildings as well as on homes. Ongoing research from Germany and North America has clearly demonstrated economic benefits such as savings in energy costs and a significant extension of the life of a roof with a covering of vegetation.

Less obvious but of increasing importance are the public benefits in areas such as storm water management coupled with the promotion of bio-diversity and improved habitat.

Green Roofs have been shown to bring a dramatic reduction in rain water runoff, helping overstretched drainage systems to cope and reducing the potential for flooding – a significant factor in vulnerable areas. What other benefits do these green or “living” roofs

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offer – particularly to the individual householder? First are the amenity and aesthetic improvements which they bring to the local landscape.

The immediate transformation of a black asphalt roof to a vibrant multi-coloured garden is not only a delightful visual enhancement but will also lift your spirits. What’s more, the asphalt will last much longer with a protective green blanket shielding it from extremes of heat and frost.

Domestic green roofs provide the most interest and reward.

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A garage roof or an old shed can be brought to life virtually overnight and provide the opportunity to experiment with a wide variety of plants and flowers. Where space is limited, you can even create a mini vegetable garden.

What about maintenance, you may ask? Shall I have to take the lawn mower to the roof?

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My own experience however is that people take real pleasure in being involved in the development and many variations of a living roof.� Sedum is the preferred planting for low maintenance, forming compact mats for colour all year round.

In summary, Green Roofs are easy to install, provide a good talking point and give great satisfaction. So why not do it and enhance your own environment?

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EXPERTS PREDICT ILKLEY’S RENTAL MARKET WILL REMAIN STRONG IN 2014

offers – it is still a crucial backstop for those who cannot afford to buy, or who are biding their time.

Ilkley’s rental market in 2014 is poised to build on last year’s direction of travel – characterised by demand continuing to challenge supply, and a resurgence in the buy-to-let market.

Specialist letting agents in the district are predicting that the most sought-after properties will remain 2, 3 and 4-bedroomed homes with a monthly rent between £700 - £1,000.

The recovery of house prices is likely to trigger more sales – but with this comes a higher turnover of properties in the market. Many people will still turn to renting through choice and the flexibility it

The year ahead is also likely to witness an increase in the length of the average tenancy, as renting in the long run becomes the new norm – as is the case with our continental neighbours. Scrutiny of the private rental sector will not relent either, with a continued demand for better standards.

And while the anticipated introduction of new laws to protect tenants from rogue landlords and agents is a major victory, it remains important for those renting properties to look out in 2014 for the SafeAGENT standard which gives them ultimate peace of mind that they are dealing with a letting agent that meets best practice, particularly in safeguarding client money.

Thanks to Linley & Simpson, Brook Street, Ilkley.

We urgently require...

2, 3 and 4 bed houses £700 to £1100 pcm.

Whether you’re an experienced landlord, new to lettings or looking to buy an investment property, we can offer a variety of services to help make letting easy.

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Don’t just take our word for it, see what some of our current landlords are saying…

“We value the fact that they have a very acute understanding of the demands of the letting market in each of the areas in which they operate”

“Linley and Simpson epitomise professionalism.

I have always found them to be extremely helpful and polite” Mr G, Wakefield

Mrs J, Harrogate

30 Brook Street, Ilkley LS29 8DE. 01943 816888 www.linleyandsimpson.co.uk

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February Fitness Fun:Workout These colder months tempt all of us to indulge in crisps and chocolaty comfort foods we end up regretting afterwards. The momentary euphoria of heart-shaped treats is nothing compared to a healthy heart pumping and the excitement of starting a fitness regime together with your partner.

If you're having a hard time getting motivated this winter to work off the unwanted weight, Jari Love (certified personal trainer and fitness DVD star) says: 'Research shows that 94 percent of couples stick with their fitness programs when they work out together.'

Many gyms offer access and exercise regimes specially for couples; it's the perfect opportunity to exercise side-by-side and as a team with your significant other. There are numerous ways you can strengthen both your bodies and relationship with plenty of (clean) fitness activities.

Cardio is a horrible word for any fitness buff - a word that requires you to put in your headphones, blare out some music, and just get running. This being said, going for a jog or a bike ride with your partner whilst having a leisurely talk is a great way to simultaneously get fit and spend that little extra bit of time together.

If running isn’t your thing, then why not find a couple that you socialise with and challenge them to a sporting contest? Depending on your interests, you could have a 2 on 2 game of basketball, go for a

round of golf, or, the most obvious choice, a doubles' tennis match. (Just try not to be too competitive!)

If you’ve ‘been there, done that’ with gyms, or you’re already active members of a gym and want to try something different, then how about dance lessons or maybe even ice skating? (Best not to mix the two just yet, though!). From now on, Salsa and Tango won’t be junky food and drink; you’ll be hot-stepping your way to a healthy lifestyle.

If hot isn’t your thing and you’d prefer to chill with your partner, then go for ice skating. It's a great form of exercise for toning your legs (and also your abs when you erupt in a fit of laughter watching your partner fall to the floor after trying to show off!).

Don't forget the relaxation aspects of exercising; winding down in-between those rigorous regimes is just as important as warming up and working out! The perfect intermission for you and your partner is to spend a spa day together. This will give your body and mind time to unwind whilst also giving opportunity to enjoy the whole experience together.

Get in touch with your local gym and see what opportunities are available for you and your partner this season. Have fun!

Written by Daniel Roberts. Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre. Tel: 0113 283 7155 or visit www.trinityfitness.co.uk

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This month’s FHAB takes us into the centre of our wonderful city to take a look at some of the most fashionable independent retailers.

Despite having a huge number of chains and department stores Leeds still boasts some of the best shopping for those looking for more of a unique and personal touch.

Shop:

Each to their own

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10 Duncan Street LS1 6DL A British Independent Designer Boutique playing on the grunge/ punk theme to make clothing stand out from the crowd. The clothing gets compared to the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Allsaints. This boutique originated in Leeds and has grown over the UK, their clientele usually range from 18-26 but whatever your age it’s worth a look as a lot of stock is most suited for occasions such as big birthdays, weddings etc.

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Best Sellers

1. Hudson Mid Skirt (tartan) 2. Tits and Chain crop tee

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22 New Market Street LS1 6DG Currently billed as Leeds’ most happening shop. Mainly sells re-worked fashions, which are normally one offs so the customer will always find something unique when shopping here. With a firm belief that a good environment creates a buzz for customers, the shop has a live DJ set every Saturday!

Customers usually range from 15-30 but there is something for everyone.

Best sellers

Men: Retro Adidas jacket, Re worked Ralph Lauren shirt, Oversized Zipper tee Women: Cropped re-worked basketball jersey, Funky print one piece, Heaven knit tee

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Leeds’ Most Fashionable Retailers Uncovered!

Shop:

Bo Carter

Central Arcade, 143 – 144 Briggate LS1 6BR Ethical shop, which doesn’t use materials such as fur and leather. Young designer Bo carter developed her shop by stocking 3 other designer’s work in store. Bo has won many accolaides including Best Independent Store and Designer of the Year in 2012.

Best Sellers: Blue Tartan print trousers / Oversized dogtooth coat / Monochrome paneled night dress

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Blue Rinse 9 – 11 Call Lane LS1 7DH

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Blue Rinse 9 – 11 Call Lane LS1 7DH A hip hop and happening vintage shop with 4 busy floors. Selling a unique mix of vintage clothing and accessories alongside their ’re made’’ range. Their target audience is manly student but does have a good mix of customers. They also provide some of their labels to the high street brand Urban Outfitters

Best Sellers

Black oversized denim jacket Floral vintage dress

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A hip hop and happening vintage shop with 4 busy floors. Selling a unique mix of vintage clothing and accessories alongside their ’re made’’ range. Their target audience is manly student but does have a good mix of customers. They also provide some of their labels to the high street brand Urban Outfitters

Best Sellers

3. Black oversized denim jacket 4. Floral vintage dress

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Prune fruit trees now to ensure a healthy crop later in the year

Prune soft fruit bushes to an open goblet shape, mulching them if possible, and then start to feed at the end of the month when the ground is drying out. Apple and pear trees should also be pruned as necessary, to remove any crossing or over growing branches. Also prune rose bushes, buddleia, coloured dogwoods, and coppice eucalyptus trees to maintain a reasonable shape.

It Is easy to stay indoors, when the weather is wet, although it is important to keep the garden ticking Tidy and trim your herb bed, sowing new varieties as over – even when it is not possible to work on major required, cutting back any overgrowing rosemary and items – like winter digging etc, due to the soil being sage. Leave lawns and fertilizer until the soil dries out. totally saturated.

The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm - 8pm every Indoors, it is time to sow the remainder of your Friday, and Saturday 10.30am - 12pm during the half hardy annuals, together with a further batch of months of March, April & May. Featherbank sweet peas. Broad beans may be sown in containers, Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW. ww.haga@btck.co.uk for planting outside as the weather dries up. Then start to waken up your dahlia tubers, begonia corms, arum lilies etc stored over the winter. It is possible to take dahlia and chrysanthemum HAGA Trading Hut cuttings to increase your stock, when the new shoots have grown between 3” and 4”. Lightly Potting compost with no added green waste spray cactus and succulent plants to bring them out Wide range of fertilizers of dormancy, and give small amounts of water to Insecticides and fungicides over wintered fuchsia and geranium plants.

Garden tools Indoor plants which are showing signs of new growth, should be inspected to see if they need moving to a slightly larger pot, new compost in current pot, then given small amounts of feed to encourage them to flourish for the new season.

Pots, trays and many other accessories Free advice - just ask!

Open 7pm - 8pm every Friday, and Saturday 10.30am - 12pm during the months of March, April, May Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW www.haga@btck.co.uk

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IBS Leeds

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

Monthly meetings how being held. Please email me at matt@letscureibs.com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details

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Sports, Health & Wellbeing Good Neighbours Burley In Wharfedale

For those in need of transport (to get to hospital or clinic, for example). If anyone can offer help with providing transport to hospitals and clinics please let Gail know. Drivers are called upon about once every 4 months, and are reimbursed for their journeys and parking. Please call Gail if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

Burley-in-Wharfedale residents only.

Enquiries: Gail Boole – 01943 862388

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

Leeds Coeliac Group

Offering support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Come along and join us at one of our social events. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or enquiries@ leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk

Leeds Fencing Club

Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.308pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/ Advanced-8 -10pm. Wheelchair fencing available. Leeds Fencing Club website: http://www.leedsfencing.co.uk/ email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk or contact club secretary Karen Garvie 0113 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 0113 3782086, email: lsp.kirkstall. sport@leeds.gov.uk

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Ilkley Badminton Club

Mondays: Gyhll Royd School Ilkley Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7HW. Thursdays: St. Mary’s Bradford Road, Menston LS29 6AE. Not for beginners but the club are pleased to develop people who meet minimum playing standards. Friendly and competitive matches. Enquiries: Ian Campbell, Club Secretary-07721 978143

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

Otley Town FC – Looking for new players to join!!!

Old Showground, Pool Road, Otley Saturdays 1pm & Tuesday for training 7pm.

Enquiries: 07951 278440

YOGA CLASSES – 1st CLASS FREE!!

Tuesdays: 7pm-8.30pm, The Crystal Temple, Low Green, Rawdon, LS19 6HB & Fridays: 12.30pm-2pm, Adel Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ DE-STRESS & Feel UPLIFTED with Dynamic Flowing Dru Yoga. The perfect way to a healthy body and calm mind.

To book your place or for more info call Jane 01943 465230 or jaohalloran@yahoo.co.uk

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miscellaneous Ilkley Friends of Martin House

St Margaret’s Church Hall, Queens Road, Ilkley.

15th March at 7.30pm The first Fundraising event of 2014 for the Children’s Hospice - is a Quiz Night and Supper. Tickets are £10 and include a pie and peas supper and a reasonably priced bar. They can be ordered by telephoning Pam Ravenscroft on 01943 817773. This is a good opportunity to support a good cause while having fun!

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, ART, MUSIC, DANCE GROUPS & SOCIETIES & ENTERTAINMENT Aireborough Camera Club

Burley Art Club

Discussion Group Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones. St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR Dates: Each Thursday from 2 October – 4 December 2014 (ten sessions)10.30 – 12.30. Fee £90 Keep your brain active and gain in-depth insights into current affairs at home and abroad via 10 weekly briefings and discussions.

For more information and booking form contact bill.jones@sky.com or Glynis Sandwith at gmsandwith@yahoo.co.uk. (07765 641297).

British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD)

Chippendale Singers

Leeds Feline Friends- Spring Fair

Burley Wildlife Group

Ilkley Art Club

THE THURSDAY GROUP, ILKLEY

Ilkley Choral Society/Otley Choral Society

Leeds Current Affairs

St Margaret's Church Hall, Horsforth LS18 5LQ Saturday 29th March 10am-1pm Variety of stalls including Easter Egg tombola, books & cakes. Delicious refreshments also available. Many bargains to be found. Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk. 0113 2160593 or mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

Leeds Feline Friends

PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES We are rehoming some of our cats and kittens, in January and February. Can you give one of our rescue cats a safe and loving home well away from a busy road? Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk. 0113 2160593 mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store

The Store which has been running now for almost 30 years is a registered charity that collects donated furniture and, through a raft of voluntary and statutory referral agencies, passes it on to individuals and families in Leeds who are in need. Enquiries:01132739727 info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk, www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk

Otley Word Feast 2014

An enjoyable feast of words with something for everyone and many free events. Grand Opening Feast at Korks Wine Bar Friday 28th March, 7pm. Tickets £8 inc supper. Saturday 29th March and Sunday 30th March, highlights include creative writing workshops, Open Mic and Slam competitions, author events, speakers, walks, children and family activities. For more information, visit www.otleywordfeast.org.uk and check www.otleycourthouse.org.uk for ticket and booking information.

OTLEY Resident

Citizens Advice Bureau (extra session) Courthouse Street, Otley, LS21 1BG Tuesday Mornings (until March 2014) 9.30am–12.30pm 'drop in' or call for appointment to discuss worries/ get advice on pensions, debt, fuel issues etc..

Enquiries: 01943 465351

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

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 Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley in Wharfedale. 1st Sunday of every month 10am-1pm. New members please call ahead. Promoting the conservation and management of wildlife areas in the village, also advice on wildlife issues Enquires: Peter Riley 01943 862916

Outside The Box Café, 2 Bridge Lane, Ilkley LS29 9HN. 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.00 pm. A friendly social and charity fundraising group for men and ladies meeting for speakers, meals out, bowling nights, theatrevisits. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries: Rose 01943 817827 or Shirley 01943 609997

THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP

New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month. 12.30pm for 1pm start. We are a new group and we welcome any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time. Enquiries to Secretary Eddie Seville: 0113 2637583

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

North Leeds Model Flying Club Call for venue and times.

New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348. Wharfedale & District Aeromodeller’s ClubSalem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale First Friday of each month 8pm.

Control-line flying each Sunday. Juniors and beginners welcome. Enquiries: Chairman John Horton 01943 863438

Parish Centre, 43 Station Rd, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7JL Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm. The group meets on at either the Red Lion or St Mary’s Parish Centre.

Enquiries: Greg Learmouth – 01943 864924 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 The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, Tuesdays 7.30 pm. There is a full and varied programme and membership is now open. Prospective new members are welcome to go along for a free taster session. Enquiries please email: ilkleyartclub@live.com or tel: Paul Shaw on 07771 754605

St Margaret’s Church, Queens Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QL. Enquiries: Sirje – 07930 329847

Life Drawing Art Group

Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel Tuesdays 10.30am – noon. New members and all abilities are welcome to come and draw a variety of life models.

Enquiries: Laurence 07856 735179

The Leeds Haydn Players Concert

Clothworkers Hall at Leeds University Sunday 30th March at 3pm Ruth Waterman, international violinist and conductor, will return to her home town of Leeds to conduct the Leeds Haydn Players.

In a programme designed to show the oftenneglected links between three major composers of the 18th century- Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn. Ruth will use the orchestra to illustrate the music with a short talk.

Tickets can be purchased for £10 from Robin Jakeways 01943 466 331 email r.jakeways@btopenworld.com

Sinfonia Leeds

The Great Hall, Leeds University Saturday 22nd March 2014 at 7.30.

Tchaikovsky: Overture "Hamlet".

Walton: Viola Concerto. Tchaikovsky:The Nutcracker (Act 2). Soloist: David Aspin Conductor: David Greed Tickets: The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds-0113 2243801 or on the door or sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite.com

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Food & Drink / Farmers Markets Horsforth Beer & Cider Festival 2014

St Margaret's Church Hall, Church Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5LQ Friday 7th March 12pm-11pm & Saturday 8th March 12pm till close Last admission 7pm Saturday. FINE ALES, FOOD, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT www.horsforthbeerfestival.co.uk

Bramhope Farmers Market

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane Bramhope, LS16 9AZ 2nd Saturday of every month 10am-1pm

Briggate Farmers & Craft Market

Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm

Chapel Allerton Farmers Market

Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm

Chippendales Indoor Market

The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.

Designer Craft Fair

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

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

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

Guiseley Farmers Market

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

Headingley Farmers Market Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am12.30pm

Horsforth Farmers Market

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

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

Oakwood Farmers Market

Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane/Roundhay Road/ Princes Avenue/Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30 www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com

Otley Farmers Market

Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm

Skipton Farmers Market

Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN Guiseley Chatterbooks

Guiseley Library, Otley Road LS20 8AH First Tuesday of every month 3:45 – 4:45 pm, book group for children aged 7 to 10 years old. All welcome. Free to join.

Enquiries: 01943 872675

LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION

Various locations in Leeds.

Provides respite care for children with moderate – severe disabilities. Playscheme and weekend groups. Music Mondays.

Children & teenagers up to 18.

Call for details: 0113 2165133

On Stage Theatre Arts Academy The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. NEW - ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds.

Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www. onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

GREEN FINGERS Leeds Horticultural Society

St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT Tuesday 4th March, Simon Jordon – Inner City Living – ‘The BBC Marlborough St. Green Roof Project.’ Membership is £12 pa single of £18pa double. This gives admission to 10 Events – and free admission to the famous Leeds Flower Show at The Grammar School Leeds in Aug – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/biscuits. Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk

National Vegetable Society

Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. 11th March at 8pm the speaker will be James Shelley, proprietor of Shelley Seeds, giving an illustrated talk “A Bit About Vegetables”. FREE ENTRY with raffle and refreshments available, everyone welcome.

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Leeds Venues

Seven Arts It’s no secret that Chapel Allerton is now seen as one of Leeds’ most vibrant suburbs. The collection of cafes, bars and boutique shops make this urban village a popular destination for families and young professionals alike.

And Chapel Allerton even hosts it’s very own annual Arts Festival, running through the last week in August.

Located in the midst of it all is Seven, opened as an independent arts space in July 2007. Seven offer a programme of cultural events most evenings and a café/ bar open from 10.30am – midnight daily, serving food from 12 noon.

It’s a welcoming place and great to meet up with friends and enjoy some food before an event or even just enjoy a coffee and, perhaps, read the paper. The good news is that even if you only visit the café/bar, profits will still be used to promote the arts programme.

The aim was to make art accessible to all and inspire creativity within the community and Seven was 10 years in planning, and is run as a notfor-profit Community Interest Company.

Promoting local talent as well as attracting work from further afield, Seven is an attractive and versatile venue, which can be adapted to host a variety of shows. Regular events include Screen Seven film nights, Kill For A Seat Comedy, dance and music events.

“The evening attracted a diverse crowd, from a tiny baby wearing ear defenders through to elderly ladies”

We were here for the EP launch of Yorkshire band, Little Braves, presented by MEWL Music, who grew out of Seven Unplugged, the monthly acoustic show at Seven, and so far they’ve presented a variety of genres including opera, folk and world music. Tonight’s listing centres around an indie-pop and folk vibe, and soon every seat in the house was taken. The evening attracted a diverse crowd, from a tiny baby wearing ear defenders through to elderly ladies, and it was great to see an audience enthralled by the music and not talking the whole way through, as you so often find. Of course, having the bar just at the other side of a soundproofed door is a big bonus, if you do want to combine a night with friends and entertainment.

Support acts kick of with a couple of songs from Hearts of Lions, before moving on to Second Hand Wings, a band known for catchy indie melodies and soaring vocal

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harmonies. Obvious influences include Laura Marling and Fleetwood Mac and, with links to Leeds and Manchester, they have become regulars on BBC Radio, as have the final support, Jacobean Ruff. Here’s a band who play a variety of instruments and have a damn good time doing it! With guitars, mandolins and violins they presented a clever blend of traditional folk with a

modern edge. So, to the main act… It’s hard to believe that five piece Little Braves only formed in the summer of 2013, with such an accomplished sound and rich harmonies. This band have already played the Green Man Festival and we’re expecting more great things from them, and from Seven, in the future. www.sevenleeds.co.uk

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COMING UP AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Otley Courthouse once again has a fantastic range of music for you in February and March.

On Friday, 21 February the selfdescribed sci-folk evangelists, Maia will be on stage. They are a pop folk acoustic quartet from Huddersfield, who display stunning harmonies and a brooding sense of pop eccentricity! (Tickets £10/£8 in advance). Folk virtuosos Kris Drevor and Éamonn Coyne perform on Thursday, 27 Feb, combining simplicity of approach with subtle and complex musicianship. (Tickets £12/£10 in advance, £13/£11 on the door.)

Ushering you into March are Shivoham, a unique show of live music and light on Saturday, 1 March 7.30pm. Shivoham is the collaboration of three

musicians with Carnatic (South Indian) vocals, violin, bass, flute, percussion, loopers and effects to create an unforgettable and shared audience experience.

(Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.)

On the following Saturday 8 March, Otley Courthouse presents Djangologie, a spirited celebration of the Hot Club Jazz with the traditional line up of violin, two acoustic guitars and double bass. (Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.)

Performing on Sunday 16 March Róisín Bán, a traditional Irish 5-piece band will prove to be the perfect way to end your St. Patrick’s Day weekend!

(Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.)

Music is not all that is happening at the Courthouse this month, look out for the return of the fantastic Contact Theatre with The Novice Detective 7th March and the Movie Matinee of Great Expectations, Thursday, 13 March at 2pm. And don’t miss the Pennine Adders, Reptiles and Amphibians presentation on Thursday 6 March, sure to be a treat for nature lovers.

To find out more about these and all the other events, visit www. otleycourthouse.org.uk.

Don’t forget you can also ‘follow’ ‘otleycourthouse’ on twitter and ‘like’ their facebook page. Box Office 01943 467466.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day in Ilkley!

International Women’s Day is on 8 March. The Aspiring Women’s Network is calling upon women to celebrate IWD on that very day in 2014 by attending its ‘Inspiring Change’ event.

The event promises 2 hours of inspiration, networking, listening to and meeting women who have taken proactive steps to change some aspects of their lives. Stories will be shared by local women, just like you, who have gone on to do something extraordinary in their lives.

They will make you feel that you too can take control and there will be lots of tips and practical advice available.

This FREE event with refreshments is sponsored by The Wheatley Inn, Ben Rhydding.

Places must be reserved by contacting Vera Woodhead on 07990 731840 or via email v@ edimo.co.uk before Tuesday 4 March.

The Aspiring Women’s Network is a monthly meeting place

for women who work. It uses the collective wisdom of the group, its rich mix of diversity, perspectives, knowledge and expertise to help members progress and find solutions to business and personal challenges in a supportive and stretching environment. For more information, contact Vera Woodhead as above.

Cover Photo Competition Time to get snapping readers! We’re looking for your very best photos of our great city: landmarks, special events, dramatic landscapes, the people of Leeds, the area’s flora and fauna, nature – the topic is your choice.

The only thing we ask is that photographs are original and taken within the city of Leeds. This competition is open to professionals and budding amateurs alike so if it’s a well-taken shot on a mobile phone or a carefully planned scene taken on a NikonD4 we want to see it! We’ll print a selection of the best each month and one shot may be chosen for the cover. If we do use your photo on our cover we’ll send you a cheque for £25 and credit you in Covered.

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Can you offer a safe loving home to a rescue Cat or Kitten?

Leeds Cat Rescue is an organisation run by cat loving volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate and re-home felines. The rescue is wholly supported by donations.

All Cats and Kittens re-homed by Leeds Cat Rescue are fully vaccinated, neutered, treated for fleas and worms, and micro chipped. They also offer a low cost neutering service for anybody on a low income.

LCR cats and kittens are kept in private foster homes and treated as family pets until re-homed so that they can get to know the personality of each and every one of them. This ensures the best match for the cat and the new owner.

LCR would like to appeal for a forever home for two 16 month old Brothers.

Tufty and Winker were taken into the care of LCR when they were 4 months old. The rescue is unsure about their background, or what has happened to Tufty’s tail (he only has a short stump). Both cats were on the timid side when first taken into the rescue bit have since settled very well, blossoming into loving, playful and characterful cats who love

Tufty & Winker: Can anyone give these two handsome chaps a new start?

strokes and playing. Winker is now very much a lap cat and is very contented to sit there while you stroke him. Tufty is not really a lap cat but loves to sit near you on the arm of a chair.

They have a very strong bond with each other, so must be homed as a pair and are probably not suited to a home with young children, preferring a quieter home environment.

Could yours be the family for Tufty & Winker?

Contact LCR if you would like to help.

Tel No 01132 680488 / http://leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk/ or find on facebook.

Made in Yorkshire at Ashlands Friends of Ashlands Primary School will be hosting their second ‘Made in Yorkshire’ Craft Fair between 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday 29 March 2014 at Ashlands Primary School on Leeds Road, Ilkley.

There will be a range of craft stalls to browse, perhaps for that unique locally made gift for Mother’s Day, and a chance to catch up with friends over afternoon tea. For the younger visitor there will be children’s crafts on offer in conjunction with local retailer ‘I love Vera’, along with an Easter Egg hunt, an Easter Egg tombola and face painting.

There will also be an opportunity to learn a new craft in one of the Adult Masterclasses on offer during the fair. Adult Craft Masterclasses are currently expected to include Needle Felting, Wet Felting, Lampshade making and sewing. Pre-booking is

essential to guarantee your place on a class.

Entry is free, though there will be an appropriate charge for the activities on offer. For sellers, there a a range of table options, from £10 for a hexagonal table to £30 for a classroom.

If you are interested in selling your craft items at the fair or to reserve a place on an Adult Craft Master Class please contact Jeanette Ward by email at ashlandsfriends@gmail.com

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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN The beneficiaries of the will were only interested in the fourpence they had seen fall down the sides of the old sofa many years previously. The outcome however was far better than they had envisaged.

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If a stranger came along he was immediately mistrusted, after all ‘what could He do for them, they had everything they needed and much more besides. The dungeon in the cellar was where they placed their fears and they never went down there for even a look. When misdemeanour arrived one

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Ovenu Brand Grows With Covered Ovenu, the UK's leading oven valeting brand is increasing its exposure with Covered and from February will advertise in all six publications.

The local franchise owner, Richard Greenwood, says: "We have been with Covered from the start and as a result have built up a strong client base in the area so it is a natural progression to build on the success by taking full advantage of Covered's dominant position in the area”.

Ovenu clean every make of oven from built-in singles to AGAs and whilst primarily their work is aligned to household ovens, they also welcome commercial oven cleaning.

For more information visit: www.ovenu.co.uk

Ovenu, a global brand, has built its reputation over the last twenty years in taking dirty ovens and bringing them back to a showroom standard of cleanliness by adopting a non caustic and therefore odourless process. As Richard puts it: "We exceed most peoples expectations and for that reason much of our business is built on referral work".

Swim, Bike, Run – the Brownlee brothers’ triathlon story The story behind the Brownlee brothers’ success at world and Olympic level is a fascinating one. How did “two skinny lads from West Yorkshire” (as the blurb puts it) become the best triathletes in the world? The Yorkshire landscape certainly helped; no need for studio simulation exercise when you have all those hills to train on in the fresh air. Family support was crucial too, especially at decisive moments. What parents would not want their son to study medicine at Cambridge?

But when it came to the choice,

Competition

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they stood behind Jonny. Another essential factor was the mix of

rivalry, interdependence and mutual support the brothers experienced, both in their relationship and in their training schedule. It is all in the book, written in collaboration with Tom Fordyce, and told with honesty, humour and self-deprecation.

The impression is of two ordinary young men who have achieved something extraordinary without at all losing touch with their roots; they still live in Yorkshire, train together and cycle the old routes. But they pull no punches when it comes to describing just how relentlessly hard it all is. And though their pleasure in cycling is manifest, they still hate the bitter winter cold! And for all you keen cyclists out there, there are plenty of training tips to be shared.

We have a copy of Swim, Bike, Run to give away to one lucky reader. To be in with a chance send your contact details to: ‘SBR” Covered, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close LS16 6QE or email: info@covered-magazine. net putting SBR in the subject line. One person will be drawn at random to receive the book. The Editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. Closing date for entries is 07/03/14a

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The Good Old Days - Living at Home

heavy industrial and construction ceramics.

The rapidly expanding business, among others, strained the existing housing stock way beyond its limits and with nowhere left to build.

Overcrowding and poor sanitation were recipes for diseases such as typhoid.

The increased numbers of young adults living with their parents has been widely reported recently. Perhaps it was one of those stories lying-in-wait for a lull in real news. They even tried to make it look like real news by paying questionable experts to state the obvious reasons; fewer and later marriages, shortages of housing, not enough money around. But, whereas many of today’s young don’t have the choice, at least most of them have the space.

Pictured is the large “House of Recovery” in Burmantofts (Beckett Lane). Specifically for treating people with infectious diseases, it was built in 1846 – long before more overcrowding made matters worse. As late as 1887 George Cartwight, one of Leeds’ own sanitary inspectors, died there of typhoid fever – possibly contracted during one of his inspections. His widow and six children benefited from an £85 trust fund set up with the proceeds from a memorial concert held in his honour - no industrial injuries, widows’ pension or housing benefit in those days. Still, his family fared better than those left behind in the slums – another story entirely.

In Victorian times, families of workers living in the inner city areas of major conurbations such as Leeds had neither. New industries popped up among existing ones, needing more workers but not meeting their need for more housing. A good example was the discovery of china clay in a coal mine in Burmantofts, near the city centre.

Burmantofts Pottery sprang up in 1863, making

The House of Recovery was soon to be replaced

by Seacroft Hospital. Pictured here in January 1905, the fog (or fogged image) gives a hint of its murky past.

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