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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. I seem to welcome new readers every month at the moment, such is the rate of our growth. Last month we announced the launch of our pick up points, which have been highly successful, copies have been flying off the shelves! Many first time readers have been in touch to let me know how impressed they are with Covered. Thank you all – it’s very humbling to hear how much you like our little magazine! You will continue to see new pick up points appearing but don’t worry if you’re used to getting one through the letterbox, we are still firmly committed to being the city’s most widely distributed magazine and you’ll still have a copy per month straight to your door. I hope you enjoy reading another packed edition. As always, I’m keen to hear your thoughts about Covered so please do drop me a line with your comments and suggestions. What would you like to see more of in Covered? What would you like to see less of? Is there a story in your corner of the world that you think should be shared across the city? Keep us informed… and we’ll inform the rest of Leeds! The deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 10/06/14. The advertising deadline is 13/06/14. Until next month,

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Crafthouse Crafthouse is billed as "a unique dining atmosphere in the heart of Leeds," which seems a fitting introduction to this elegant and serene restaurant perched high in the rooftops of the new Trinity shopping centre. Access is by lift, directly from Boar Lane, or via Trinity Leeds and you are soon transported away from the hustle and bustle of the shoppers below. This classy restaurant has obviously been designed with quality in mind and the attention to detail is superb. At first glance, it may just look like a tasteful fusion of varying materials in

shades of grey, black and brown but as you settle in, and allow your eye to wander, it becomes apparent that it's all a very subtle representation of the area's rich, industrial heritage; woven seats, stainless steel knives from Sheffield and threaded room dividers, reminiscent of the great weaving looms once operating in mills throughout

Leeds. And that's not the only Yorkshire connection... all of the produce here has been sourced from within a 60 mile radius and suppliers are hand picked by Head Chef, Lee Bennett. Lee, himself, was born in Yorkshire and has worked in restaurants throughout the world, from London to Singapore. After training under such well respected names as Gordon Ramsey and Pierre Gagniare, Lee has returned to Yorkshire to lead the team of some 20 chefs who work at Crafthouse and its sister venue, Angelica, and he describes the food on offer here as "good, honest food cooked properly." The menus are seasonal and include an a la carte selection, fixed price or tasting menu. Starters include smoked salmon served on a warm potato pancake, asparagus with breaded duck egg or Bridlington Bay bisque. Main courses are equally varied and range from Denby

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Dale lamb shoulder to seabass or a goat's cheese, pea and bean risotto. Another popular option at Crafthouse is the Josper Oven, which grills meat and seafood at an incredible 480 degrees centigrade over charcoal, creating a unique taste. Selections include steaks, pork chops and king prawns. There is a children's menu available and

a really intensive wine selection which even details organic wines. And if you struggle to choose a dessert, you could always opt for the Crafthouse Dessert Selection for two to share, offering such delights as pistachio soufflĂŠ, vanilla and mango cheesecake or valhrona dulcey chocolate dome. For those looking for a truly original dining experience,

Crafthouse offers the exclusive Chef Counter experience. Afforded an uninterrupted view of the kitchen and bar area, you will receive special attention, not only from the chefs, but from the sommelier, cocktail mixologists and waiting staff whilst enjoying a bespoke 5 course tasting menu. The restaurant offers 144 covers but still manages to feel intimate, and is open for lunch and dinner, giving views across the city from most tables, including from a dedicated outdoor terrace which is flanked by swaying trees and potted plants adjacent to the glass domed rooftop of Leeds Trinity. To the other side sits Holy Trinity Church, with it's distinguished bell tower sitting alongside the restaurant. Events can be catered for and there is a private dining room available which can seat up to 14 people. Crafthouse is a popular venue though and booking is advisable. www.crafthouse-restaurant.com

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200g long sliced quality smoked salmon, 200g mashed potato, 1 egg, Salt 2 tbsp milk (warm), 2 tbsp double cream (warm), 1tbs plain flour, 4 egg whites, Crème fraiche

With the mashed potato still hot, fold in the flour, then the milk and cream, then the eggs one by one and season. Whisk up the egg whites in a separate bowl until they form soft peaks and fold into stage one using a spatula. Take small frying pan and heat up with a little oil, before pouring in the mix and cooking in the oven at 180oc for 8 minutes. Whilst still hot, take ¼ of the smoked salmon and place onto each pancake and finish with a teaspoon of crème fraiche. • Try to buy ‘aged-beef’- it is firmer than non-aged and has less moisture content. The reduced moisture helps tenderise the meat and concentrate flavour. • You don’t always need to get the most expensive cut. Opt for a good rump from a reputable butcher for plenty of flavour. If you buy well you don’t always need the finest cut. • Let the meat reach room temperature before cooking. It will cook more evenly throughout if the same temperature throughout. • Simple seasoning is best – before cooking season thoroughly with coarse salt. • Heat is key to cooking your steak – a hot grill will char the meat and seal in the flavour. • Forget the oil – oil can cause fire flare up and can change the flavour. If the cooking surface is hot enough the steak shouldn’t stick. • Most grills have different hot spots. If you rotate the meat you’ll ensure it cooks evenly. • Allow it to rest for a minimum of 2/3 minutes. This will allow the juices to settle and the meat to reach it’s final tenderness as the temperature evens. • Clean your grill. Don’t think that by leaving it you’re leaving a layer of juices for next time – it’ll just burn on and affect the flavour. If you can, clean it whilst it’s warm as any fat will clean more easily.

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Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie (a bowl resting over a pan with water in – avoids burning) Whisk together the sugar and the eggs. Add this mixture to the chocolate and butter mixture. Whisk in the flour. Butter and flour your moulds or ramequin (to stop the mix from sticking) Pipe 80 to 100g of mixture into each mould. Bake for around 9-10 minutes at 180˚C. To Finish, Coat the fondant with warm chocolate sauce. Make a quenelle of caramel or serve with vanilla ice cream.

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The Channel 4 hit show Come Dine With Me is back for a new daytime series. If you’re not familiar with this popular programme, its format is simple - over four days, four strangers, from all walks of life, take turns to host the perfect dinner party for each other. At the end of the week the best host wins a £1,000 cash prize! The programme makers are looking for people over 18 years of age and from this area to take part in the next series. If you’re interested then please email or call and leave your name, address, age and contact details: Email: cdwm@itv.com Tel: 0871 244 4142. The shoot dates are: 30th June – 04th July 2014. (Callers from a BT landline will be charged a set up fee of 14p per call plus 10p per minute. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.)

Leeds residents are invited to The Great Gatsby Ball, being held on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care from 7pm on Thursday 10th July at Gusto Restaurant Cookridge. The valuable funds raised on the night will help local Marie Curie Nurses provide free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes. Hannah Saxon Community Fundraiser, told Covered: “We are delighted that Gusto Cookridge have chosen to support Marie Curie Cancer Care through what promises

to be a spectacular event. It is the first event our new North Leeds Group will support which is really exciting and the money raised through the raffle and donations on the night will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more hours of free nursing care for people with terminal illnesses in the Leeds area.” The evening promises to be a spectacular evening of live music, delicious food and vintage glamour. Tickets are £40 per person, which includes a three-course meal. Please call 0113 267 2100 now to book your place.

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GREG MULHOLLAND MP Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge I have been very lucky recently to test out the Wharfedale Three Peaks (W3P) challenge that has been devised by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) before swarms of walkers will give it a go at the inaugural fundraising event on 28th June. As a keen walker, and the British Mountaineering Council’s Parliamentary Sports Fellow, I relished the opportunity to put on my walking boots and try out the W3P route. The 22 mile route started and ended in Kettlewell, and circled the high moors above one of the most spectacular sections of the Tour de France route. With the three summits of Birks Fell, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside; I climbed a greater total ascent than Ben Nevis! We are so lucky to have such dramatic scenery on our doorstep and the W3P route really showcases Wharfedale at its finest. The hills and mountains are open to everyone and offer endless possibilities for enjoyment and adventure. The UWFRA needs £40,000 each year to keep rescuing people

part of the Yorkshire Dales relies on the emergency service they provide, and that’s why it’s important to support such a wonderful, hardworking team of volunteers who provide the area’s mountain rescue service 365 days a year and save people’s lives. As well as the W3P route, there are also two other easier routesa 13.5 mile Two Peaks, and a 4.5 mile family and community routeso there really is something for everyone. So get your entry forms in and look forward to a great day’s walking on 28th June in and animals from the caves and our stunning countryside! Details fells of Wharfedale, Nidderdale, about the event can be found on Littondale and Mid-Airedale. All the UWFRA website of us who enjoy this wonderful (www.uwfra.org.uk).

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HOUSEHOLD WASTE SITE PERMIT SCHEME I have received a number of queries relating to the Household Waste Site Permit scheme, introduced in August 2013, regarding restrictions on the numbers of visits etc. Residents who drive large commercial type vehicles must apply for permits prior to using the sites. The Council do need to set a limit on the amount of waste people using large vehicles and trailers can deliver. The new scheme allows residents who use a commercial type vehicle or trailer 12 permits per year. However, there is discretion within the system under special circumstances.

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NEWS FROM LPS The Leeds Photographic Society recently held the first of this year's summer outings with an evening trip to Otley. The picturesque market town has a wealth of photographic attractions' from architecture and street photography to views of the park gardens and River Wharfe, and the members enjoyed a sociable evening of photography before retiring to the pub for some light refreshment. Meanwhile some of the society's other projects have come to fruition and in May the members presented 12 large format photographs to the Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, in Headingley Leeds. The images which will be used to decorate the new 'In Patient Unit' at the hospice were created on Acrylic Panels and feature a variety of local landscape and floral images. The project was made possible by a

grant from a trust created by Yorkshire based firm Neil Hudgell Solicitors who have offices in Leeds. In addition to providing nearly £1000 for this project, the Neil Hudgell Trust is dedicated to supporting groups and initiatives across Yorkshire and is looking to support applications which will add value to local communities through

supporting the vulnerable and needy. More details can be found at http:// www.neil-hudgell.co.uk/about-us/ the-neil-hudgell-solicitors-trust. Meanwhile the LPS continue to meet every other week during the summer period. New members are always welcome and details can be found at http://www.lps1852.co.uk/

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about those issues that concern Horsforth residents. This year, the Council working group will be asking all local residents and businesses for their opinions about roads, education, facilities for young & retired people, as well as conservation, leisure facilities & retail developments. The questionnaire will be distributed in mid June. The Council hopes that your response is as informative as the last.

As we wait for the “In Bloom” judges to make their summer visit, the Council encourages every Horsforth resident to get involved, if only by making sure that the roadway around their home is kept litter free. With everyone’s help, Horsforth will achieve a very positive result. So, can we all “Go for Gold” when the judges return ?!

second event is again in Hall Park at the end of July. The Council is working with local organisations, including the British Legion, to commemorate the beginning of World War 1. The Council, and the many organisations, are very aware of the sacrifices made by so many men & women who went out to defend their families against aggression and seek to pay tribute to their actions. The Council hopes that as many people as possible will come to remember these brave Horsfordians.

There are two major events during the summer. The first will be the Annual Gala held in Hall Park. There will be the many stalls and fairground attractions, the Schools’ Fancy Dress and meeting this years’ Gala Queen. Hopefully many residents will come and enjoy the day. The

Many residents will also remember that last year we all took part in completing a questionnaire about land development in Horsforth. This was to help the Council begin to put together a Neighbourhood Plan which, when completed, Jude Arbuckle would tell developers and Leeds Chair City planning department, Horsforth Town Council

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The Council continues Horsforth’s support for the Summer Band Concerts in Hall Park. These begin in June, continue in July and have the third in September. For a list of dates and bands, please look at the Council website.

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With the Yorkshire Grand Départ inspiring the county to get out on their bikes, now is the time to take part in a cycle challenge yourself, whilst also raising money for St Gemma’s Hospice. Join them for their inaugural Hospice Cycle Sportive on Sunday 13 July 2014. This exciting, new event will take in the stunning scenery of Yorkshire as it takes participants past 3 other Yorkshire hospices – Kirkwood, Overgate and Barnsley. It is suitable for riders of all abilities and along the route they will be taking on highways, country roads and cycling paths (suitable for both road and hybrid cycles). The circular 68 mile route has been graded as a Level 3 ride by British Cycling – providing a challenge to both the novice and experienced rider alike. Entry is £25 per rider (includes insurance) and participants are asked to raise sponsorship for their challenge. We have our annual Garden Party on the same day so riders will return back to a hero’s welcome from the local community. It will also be a great occasion for your friends and family to come along, enjoy the fun and wait for your much anticipated arrival! Be part of something special in 2014 and help to support the vital services of St Gemma’s Hospice. Email amym@st-gemma.co.uk, call 0113 218 5580, or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/cycling.

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Belgrave Music Hall Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen is an independent venue offering music, art, film and food over three floors. This unique and vibrant addition to Leeds' Northern Quarter is easily noticeable on Cross Belgrave Street with it's bright, neon lights. The building first opened in 1934 as Leeds Children's Palace, a nursery built to provide childcare for the working families of the area. Throughout the years it has had many incarnations... Ike's Bistro in the early 90's through to Riley's Snooker Hall recently. Nowadays, this red brick building is home to the brainchild of Simon Stevens and Ash Kollakowski, who opened it as Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen in October 2013. The two also organise the increasingly popular Beacons Festival, which is held annually in Skipton. And that's the kind of vibe you get at Belgrave.... it's like a music and arts festival, all cleverly packaged up into one rather quirky indoor space.

The ground floor is the main bar and canteen, with wooden tables and benches alongside comfortable sofas. The furniture is reclaimed and fits in with the simplistic, retro vibe of the place. Exposed brickwork and chipboard sit by enormous windows flooding in natural light. The bar offers a good range of local ales and the 'canteen style' food is on offer from 12pm until late, seven days a week. There are several resident food companies operating at Belgrave. Dough Boys are the inhouse pizza outlet, baking freshly and selling them by the slice or whole. The menu changes daily but there will always be six with gluten free and vegan options available. Patty Smith's burgers

are served in a brioche bun with a range of exciting toppings and Fu Schnicken's offer Guo Bao Taiwanese steamed buns. There's also Layne's Espresso serving delicious cakes, Sunday brunch and expertly crafted coffee. The monthly 'Street Feast' is popular and has select vendors offering a range of exotic and

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affordable food to sample. When we visited there was Mexican, Caribbean, Vietnamese and ice-creams, amongst others, and it was fantastic to see so many families there. Upstairs was largely dedicated to the Art Market with stalls selling original work alongside vinyl in what would usually be the live event room. This 200 capacity venue was part of the recent 'Live at Leeds' and regularly

plays host to enviable names such as James Taylor Quartet, Minneapolis synthpop band Polica and Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Policewoman, as well as promoting new talent and regularly hosting comedy and film events. Sitting on top is the roof terrace. Leeds desperately needs more outdoor spaces and this one fits the bill in any weather. Complete

with garden sheds, bunting and deck chairs it follows the festival theme and is a great, chilled out space to take in the skyline. Belgrave Music Hall is quite hip and studenty, but it has so much to offer to a whole range of people, whether it's enjoying a coffee with your paper or taking in some of the most vibrant music Leeds has to offer. www.belgravemusichall.com

22 Exploring Leeds

Exploring Leeds A WALK AROUND OTLEY PART 1 Having visited the centre of Leeds for the last two walks, this month's walk is located in Otley, an historic town with an entry in the Domesday Book. The markets are an important aspect of the town, and if visiting on a Friday or Saturday, stalls will be found on the main street Kirkgate, and also in the Market Place itself. The 750 year old cattle market can still be visited on a Monday. The walk starts by the Jubilee Clock (erected to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887) in the centre of town. From the clock, head in a southerly direction along Kirkgate, named so because it was “The Way to the Church [Kirk]”. Opposite is the Old Hall, a fashionable 18th century town house with five bay windows. Just after on the left, look up to the stone dated 1744. This is where the Queens Head Inn used to be located. Cross over the road. The present Anglican Church built in the 12th Century is on the site of a Saxon place of worship. The Church registers commence in 1562 and include many interesting entries, including the signature of John Wesley in 1788 when he was the officiant at a wedding in the town. Opposite the churchyard is a

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memorial to the men who lost their lives in the construction of the Bramhope Tunnel on the railway line built between Leeds and Harrogate during 1845 and 1849. Now walk up the passageway by the side of the railway monument to arrive at Westgate. On the right, pass the former vicarage (built in 1673), and then drop down to exit by The Cross Pipes Inn. Cross over the road, turn right and then turn left through the car park and down a footpath eventually exiting by the bridge.

Turn right up Bridge Street passing the Bridge Church on the left and the Catholic Church on the right. At the top of the street turn right by the solicitors’ offices in what was formerly the Royal Oak Inn (the name is visible in the doorway). To the right is a building that was the Old Grammar School. Just before he died in 1603, prominent businessman Thomas Cave left £250 for the founding of a school on the proviso that the town residents raise a similar amount and the school be founded within 4 years of his death. James I granted the Charter for the school in April 1607 within 3 days of the 4 year deadline. The school opened in 1611 and was named Prince Henry’s Grammar School after James’ eldest son, the Prince of Wales, who died before he could succeed his father. The school was able to use the Prince of Wales feathers in its crest and it still has the Royal Charter in the present buildings over the river on Farnley Lane.

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Next to the Old Grammar School is a statue of Thomas Chippendale, the 18th Century Cabinet Maker. Whilst it cannot be proved that Thomas Chippendale was actually born in Otley, it is known that he was christened in the Parish Church on the 5th June 1781 from the Parish Records. His father was a local joiner and the family is reputed to have lived at that time in a house on Boroughgate where the present Skipton Building Society is located. Go through Manor Square and back to the Market Place. So ends the tour of the western part of Otley. The remainder to the east will continue in the next issue.

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Back to the Future The recent loss of five British servicemen in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, and last November’s police helicopter crash in Glasgow, received extensive media coverage. Both were subjected to scrutiny at the highest level by uniformed and civilian investigators. Conversely, a similar incident that took the life of Charles Butler of West Park on 27 August 1917 was not. Butler was a Captain in the Royal Flying Corps (now RAF). Training a cadet at an English airfield, his airplane inexplicably fell from the sky. Both were killed. Such was the rate of casualties during WWI that the incident never made the national press – possibly not even the regional. The information can be found online buried among alarmingly brief military reports and in a 1917 issue of Flight magazine. Also reported on the same page of Flight was a corruption case being brought against three men. Lyman J Seeley, an American aviator, inventor and salesman had been charged with bribing Wing Commander John Cyril Porte of Royal Navy Air Service procurement into buying his company’s aircraft. William August Casson, a recently retired senior civil servant and practising barrister, was charged with laundering the

There are many hidden heroes in our graveyards. Captain Charles Butler and his co-pilot were killed in a flying accident in 1917. He is commemorated on this side panel of the family grave in St John’s in Farsley.

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From the rear - Kaitlin Howard plays the part of Captain Arthur Proud, away in WWI Flanders with Privates “Sydney” and “Tommy” (Zoe Land and Emma Bright). The three actors double up playing the parts of the soldiers’ wives back home - Mrs Proud, Nellie and Edie.

male characters, the audience is constantly reminded of the mirror imagery between Bottledale and the trenches. Badapple Theatre is a fully professional theatre company and registered charity. The Thankful Village has a very busy touring schedule, almost daily, at small venues throughout north Yorkshire and some beyond. Their website badappletheatre.com gives comprehensive details of all plays and performances. The Thankful Village closes in Hull on 22 June. Its only appearance in the Leeds area is at Thorner Victory Hall on Saturday 14 June. Bookings online or 07521 372994 (Thorner only).

Playwright and director Kate Bramley on the last day of rehearsals, reflecting on an original WWI death Plaque – one was issued by the War Department to next of kin in respect of each and every WWI Commonwealth casualty. The inhabitants of Bottledale received none – therefore a designated “Thankful Village”.

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LLoving ovingYorkshire Yout h. In a Yorkshire factory hundreds of items are lovingly designed, made and shipped out across the UK. With 17 concessions in Topshop up and down the country, Loving Youth is making its mark in UK fashion. Loving Youth is a new fashion label bringing ‘life loving fashion vultures’ must-have, perfectly picked Vintage Pieces and new creations manufactured in Yorkshire. With reports about popular brands using cheap labour abroad in sweat shop conditions, Loving Youth is committed to bringing manufacturing back to the UK. The label provides the means for fashionistas to ditch exploitative high street chains and start buying British. Created in 2013, Loving Youth is the sister company of vintage shop Blue Rinse. The label is run by Katie Hammonds and Faye Mathieson, who are passionate about their county and their clothes. “All the fabrics and materials are all sourced here in the UK” says Faye. “We want to create pieces you are going to love and bring

them at affordable prices that you will love! We started with one concession in Topshop at Trinity Leeds. Within a year we had concessions in 17 Topshops across the UK, we cannot believe how quickly it has grown!” Loving Youth also reimagine Vintage clothing. They may take an old pair of dungarees and turn it into a must-have new shirt! Katie & Faye have a fantastic eye for fashion. Be assured, there will be something in their collection that would look amazing in your wardrobe. Loving Youth’s ethical approach to fashion is definitely the way forward, and Katie and Faye are forward thinking ladies.

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THE WONDER OF WAX The sun has arrived but alas, so has the need for maintenance and the discomfort of endless shaving and plucking. By the time the hair is sorted the sun will have gone! It’s time to down razors and tweezers and head to your local salon to try a wax. Seeking to bring readers the best advice, this month Covered popped in to Horsforth Beauty Suite to meet Charlotte, an expert in waxing. Charlotte has a keen eye for detail and nothing is out of place in this wonderful setting. The colours and ambience all create a gorgeous, relaxing atmosphere. Charlotte discussed the waxing process. With 6 years experience she has mastered the art! “Before you go for your waxing be sure you know what you want. It could be really simple, such as legs, eyebrows or under arms. However, when it comes to bikini waxing, you have options”. “The most popular is the ‘Bikini Wax’. This removes hair from the bikini line, just where your bikini or swimsuit would

sit. Next is a ‘Brazilian’, which removes the majority of hair from the bikini area, but leaves a little bit that isn’t visible if you were wearing a bikini. The ‘Hollywood’ involves removal of all hair from the area”. Charlotte explained the best way to achieve the ultimate wax. “It all starts at home before the client comes for their waxing. I recommend exfoliating the area really well and having a hot bath if they can before they come. This will open up the hair follicles. If you are worried about the pain then take a Paracetamol an hour before coming. It doesn’t hurt as much as people make out though so don’t be worried! Once you arrive you will be made comfortable in a private beauty room where the procedure is explained. Then warm wax is applied to the hair and covered with small strips of cloth, which is then pulled off quickly to remove hair from the roots”.

Charlotte’s favourite is a warm cream wax because it nourishes and moisturises the skin. It is also great for sensitive areas. The benefits of waxing are that the hair doesn’t grow back as quickly and re-growth is soft, not prickly like after shaving. Waxing gives a smoother finish too, as the process exfoliates the skin leaving a silky smooth result. With regular waxing hair follicles begin to die preventing future re-growth. Waxing lifts hair straight from the root, which is why the results last at least twice as long as shaving. Shaving only removes the tip of the hair. Once the waxing is finished, expect some pampering. Charlotte explains she would then apply aloe vera jelly or lavender oil to soothe and calm the skin. This will also help prevent in-growing hairs and reduce redness sometimes associated with waxing. Aftercare is simple. For at least 24 hours do not apply perfume

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or deodorant to the waxed area or take a hot bath or sauna as the hair follicles are open and this will irritate the skin. After 24 hours, exfoliate the area again. This will prevent in-growing hairs. There they are - the key steps to a wonderful wax by an expert! The Horsforth Beauty Suite is open Tuesday to Saturday and can meet a variety of beauty needs, including sunbeds, acrylic nails, Indian head massage and eyelash extensions. It also stocks a fantastic range of Dermalogica products. Why not call in and experience some expert pampering? Horsforth Beauty Suite The Old Smithy Lee Lane East Horsforth LS18 5RE TEL: 0113 258 3087

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Collingham Real Ale Festival

6th - 7th June, Collingham Memorial Hall, Collingham, Wetherby. Sat noon – 11pm. £25 all inclusive tickets in advance

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

Food, Drink & Farmers Markets Abbey Inn Beer Festival

11th- 13th July, Abbey Inn, Newlay, Leeds over 60 beers, perrys and ciders.

Airedale Beer Festival

27th – 28th June, The Airedale Heifer, Bradford Rd, Sandbeds, Keighley. Over 50 locally sourced beers, perrys and ciders

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.

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

Guiseley Farmers Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

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

Otley Farmers Market

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

Otley Country Market

St John Ambulance Hall, Gay Lane, Otley. 9.30-11.15 am 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Homemade cakes, bakes, bread and savouries. Homemade preserves and chutney, local honey and a range of handmade crafts. Tea, coffee and home-made biscuits.

Skipton Farmers Market

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

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

Guiseley Charity Tea Party

The Swan Beer Festival

Marie Curie Aireborough Support Group is holding a Blooming Great Tea Party on Saturday 7th June at Guiseley Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Road, Guiseley. Doors are open at 10.30 till 12.30 and the ticket price is £3.50 and includes a cuppa and cake. There is going to be a Raffle, Cake Stall and more.

Headingley Farmers Market

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

The Swan, Addingham 6th – 8th June, 25 beers over the weekend.

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES Adel Bridge Club

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

Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 Friday evenings 7.15pm. Relaxed Chicago Bridge Club. New members of all abilities are welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2306387 or 07713 402405

Idle Beer Festival

Aireborough Camera Club

Horsforth Farmers Market

Hepworth and Idle Cricket Club, Westfield Lane, BD10 8RU 27th-29th June, cricket and beer!

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

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Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley Wednesdays 7:45pm from September to May. A small friendly camera club with a varied programme of talks and competitions-new members are always welcome. For further information please visit: www.aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

Blooms & Baskets Flowers & Plants for All Occasions

Introducing spring bedding plants, hanging baskets and tubs and as always, flowers for wedding, funerals and all your special occasions 338 Low Lane Horsforth, LS18 4DD Visit: www.bloomsandbaskets.co.uk Tel: 0113 281 9603

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Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop

Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Tuesdays 10am – noon. Delicious homemade scones and friendly fellowship. All welcome.

British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402

Cookridge Camera Club

Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER. Wednesday evening 7:30pm. Enquiries: 0113 2166009

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The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH. Wednesdays 10am-noon. For further information ring Hilary Taylor 2583521 or email hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Holt Park Library Writers’ Group

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

Horsforth Cemetery Needs Volunteers!

Meet- Inside the gates of Horsforth Park, Calverley Lane. 1st Saturday of the month. 10am – noon. Friendly group would love some new members to join. Enquiries: 07960 221417

Horsforth Choral Society

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

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

Horsforth Photographic Club

The Stable Block behind the Horsforth Museum. New members very welcome. Every Wednesday at 7pm. Please ring 0113 2589149 for any further details or e-mail rjoyful@yahoo.com.

Horsforth Retired People's Club

St Margarets Parish Centre. LS18 5LY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. 9.30am -11am. Speakers on a wide variety of subjects. Time to socialise.Enquiries: Beryl Harland 0113 2586907

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group

Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA. 1st Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out/dining/walks etc.. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2585955 or 0113 2675657

Local History Group

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF Last Thursday of the month, 10:30am onwards. All welcome. Enquiries: 0113 3910440

North Leeds Model Flying Club Call for venue and times. New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348

Sign Gym sessions for conversational Sign Language

Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8JS. Tuesday evenings, all abilities welcome– learn a new skill. Relaxed atmosphere great fun! Enquiries: Ben Williams 0113 2438328

THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP

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

VIP Readers Group

Horsforth Library, Town Street LS18 5BL 1st Friday of every month at 10am. For visually impaired readers. Enquiries: 0113 214 4801

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN On Stage Theatre Arts Academy

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

LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION

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

RAINBOWS / BROWNIES / GIRL GUIDES

St Margarets Church, Church Lane, LS18 5LA Various Days/Times Mon – Thurs. Volunteers needed urgently, training course & support is given. Enquiries: Penny 0113 2390533

STORYTIME

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF. Thursday 10:30 – 11:00am. Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440

Tiny Outdoor ExplorerS (age 2-5 year olds)

TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP Mondays & Fridays 10.30am-11.30am. Don the wellies and explore the natural world with hands on fun activities. Enquiries: Lisa 07887 813061 or info@tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk

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Sports, Health & Wellbeing ADEL BADMINTON CLUB

Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 8DE. Monday evenings 8pm. We are looking for new members to join, the club currently has a mixed team and a men's team in Leeds & District Badminton League. If you are interested in playing and have previous experience we would love to see you, Enquiries: Chris 0113 2259426

Badminton Anyone?

Leeds Trinity University Friday 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly badminton club, established 32 years are looking for experienced and competitive players. Changing facilities available. Enquiries: Sylvia 0113 2590113 or Graham 0113 2584532

Diabetes U.K. Support Group

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP 1st Monday of the month 7pm – 9pm (Except Bank Holidays when it’s the 2nd Monday) All welcome to hear a variety of speakers on diabetes related health matters. Enquiries: 07840 686618

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Craft Afternoons

Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758

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

YARNBURY RUFC seeking new U15 players

Yarnbury (Horsforth) are looking for new players for their U15 (school year 10) squad. Friendly local club, all welcome. Contact Richard Lister (coach) 07843 615357 or Ann Foster 07749 343077 Or turn up at training Tuesdays 6-7 Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity and All Saints).

ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT

Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-8pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/Advanced-8 -10pm. Wheelchair fencing available. Leeds Fencing Club website: http://www.leedsfencing.co.uk/ email: info@leedsfencing.co.uk or contact club secretary Karen Garvie 0113 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 0113 3782086, email: lsp.kirkstall.sport@leeds.gov.uk

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Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms). Thursdays 7.30pm. Friendly mixed voice choir, no auditions needed and no need to read music. A wide variety of songs. Concerts given in aid of Church & Charity funding. Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292

Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Over 60s gentle exercise class. Wednesday 2pm-3pm. £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2738640

Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Avenue (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Monday: 1-45pm to 3-45pm & Tuesday: 7-45pm to 9-45pm. All welcome. Enquiries: Irene 0113 2631310 or e-mail: glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

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

Horsforth Gala 28th June, Hall Park, Hall lane.

A well established event that attracts up to 5000 people on a sunny day. The event runs from noon to 4.30pm. The gala starts with a parade that runs from the high school and into the park. Lots of stalls, a family fairground, bouncy castles and other activities. A wide variety of entertainment throughout the afternoon in the arena.

Knit and Natter

Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. Every Friday morning at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188

Lawnswood Singers Female Choir

Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Wednesday 7.30pm. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people. Concerts given in aid of Church and Charity funding. Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292

Life Drawing Art Group

Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel Tuesdays 10.30am – noon. New members and all abilities are welcome to come and draw a variety of life models. Enquiries: Laurence 07856 735179

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MUSIC AT THE GROVE METHODIST CHURCH HORSFORTH

Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 4RJ Saturday 14th June 7.30pm 'The Sheffield Citadel Salvation Army Band' makes a welcome return visit to the Grove. Admission is by FREE ticket from Salvation Army c/o 19 Hunger Hills Avenue Horsforth LS18 5JS enclosing SAE.

Rawdon AmnestyConcert Series

All events take place in Rawdon’s historic 17th-century Quaker meetinghouse, an intimate and informal venue in which to enjoy performances by some of the best local professional and amateur actors and musicians. Admission is FREE, and there is a basket for voluntary donations to support Amnesty International in its work for human rights around the world. All donations are passed on to Amnesty. Information and copies of the series programme are available from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) barbaraparry@ waitrose.com or Diane Exley (0113 2502051) edianex@btinternet.com.

Phoenix Folk Dancers

Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Every Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm. If you have enjoyed a Ceilidh or a Barn Dance why not try English Country Dancing. Beginners welcome and you don't need a partner. Enquiries 01943 467851 or 0113 2611902

SWAN LOVE, WHITE CLOTH GALLERY, LEEDS

Swan Love presents a Gangster Glam party for the local Leeds based charity 'Simon on the Streets' Friday 13th June 7.00pm. A collective of awesome acts such as live musicians jamming with DJs, Burlesque dancing, a pop up Casino, Fire juggling, Magic and much more. Your tickets will help the local Leeds homeless charity. For more info go to www.swanlove.co.uk

Bramhope Market

Flower Arranging

CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET

Horsforth In Bloom

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

Oakwood Farmers Market

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

Marie Curie Aireborough Support Group invites you to a Ladies Fashion Evening on Thursday 26th June at L.A. Fitness, Haworth Lane, Yeadon. LS19 7EN, with Glad-Rags Boutique. It starts at 7.00p.m and the ticket price is £4.00 and includes a glass of wine on entry. We will be holding a Raffle with some great prizes.

Horsforth Museum, The Green, LS18 5JB We are a friendly group and anyone interested in helping is welcome to come and join us. Enquiries: Hilary Taylor 0113 2583521

Leeds Horticultural Society St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT First Tuesday of the month, a variety of interesting speakers – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/biscuits. Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Free entry, all welcome.

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58 News from the Suburbs

The Bridge Inn, Horsforth Bridge Inn on Low Lane isn’t located on a high street among dozens of other pubs and diners, though there are a few not that far away. Located in a primarily residential rather than commercial area, The Bridge relies more on locals than passing trade. So it has to offer the best of both worlds – food, music, sport on the big screen, family friendly facilities, beer garden, social activities and a comprehensive range of well kept beers. Quite a juggling act. Having been adopted as the home and clubhouse of Horsforth Fairweather Football Club, the pub had the delight of hosting the club’s end of season celebrations on 3 May – doubly delightful as they had just won the Leeds Combination Ricky Fleming on guitar

Presentations and speeches from Horsforth Fairweather FC

We are the Champions!

AFL Division One and were celebrating their promotion into the Premier League. An evening of celebrations, speeches and presentations – though not so many as to dislodge the evening’s live entertainment. That was provided by singer and guitarist Ricky Fleming, last spotted by Covered giving his all at Farsley’s Lib Fest music festival in the summer. So, a Saturday night hosting a football

club’s end-of-season celebrations and with live music. As if those weren’t enough, landlady Rachel Jenkinson also used the evening for the official announcement of the pub’s own beer and pie festival over the weekend of 23-25 May. If you want to know what else the pub and its regulars get up to then take a look at warmandfriendly.co.uk (with a link to their Facebook pages)

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INSPIRATION FROM SAFE HAVEN The Juniper tree is set apart for its rarity as a species, but is that possible in today’s mass production of anything we want or require? Have you a heart to listen to this …we mass produce the items we don’t really need and infiltrate danger zones by doing it, as the need grows so does the demands upon our time and our efforts. We assume society will cope but can it stand up to so much pressure upon it, to perform at such a rate that it extends itself into unknown territory in order to meet inaccessible quantity and more important, ‘the whim’ of man himself when he doesn’t really want it anymore anyway? Then there is a ‘sale’ of the excess and the whole principle is left wide open to ridicule leaving its founder perplexed and unappreciated. Can you understand that if everything was left to the natural there would be enough for everyone, no surfeit and no need and all would be well once again.

Nourish your soul oh you children of need, ask a favour and it will be granted to you by a saviour who longs for you to re-adapt your thinking to a point of view once initiated by a source so great nothing compares to it, in this life or the next. Readopt the position you were meant for and I will acknowledge you before My Father. Have a heart to listen… I beg you in love. Til next time God Bless

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New York, Paris, Peckham and Thornbury Although I must say thank you for all the pics we’ve been sent for use as cover shots, I have to say that postcard and calendar scenes aren’t quite what we’re looking for. They need to be identifiably local and original and show a bit of character or humour – the kind of thing that makes the reader look twice. Here’s a view our own photographer Ivor Hughes stumbled across on his travels - a Reliant Robin in Del Boy trim parked by Thornbury Roundabout. Not bad – but I’m sure some of you can do better! You know it makes sense ... If you’d like to send a photo for use on our cover, please ensure that it is portrait style (150mm high x 115mm wide approx – don’t worry about the exact proportions, we can edit it) and send to chris@covered-magazine.net with details of when and where the shot was taken. There’s still a £25 prize waiting, so get snapping!

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Last year’s game of cat and mouse between LCC and the travelling community – this settlement on the ring road, in Chapel Allerton, had been preceded by evictions from West Park and Adel. Leeds GATE praises LCC’s new policies as being a beacon to the rest of the country – but will they work for both communities?

Last September Covered reported unwelcome temporary traveller communities along the ring road – at the time in West Park, Adel and Chapel Allerton. Among other observations, we criticised Leeds CC for the apparent lack of a clearly stated and workable policy that could manage such events - then and in the future. Since then Helen Jones of Leeds GATE (representing the interests of travelling and Gypsy communities) has helpfully got back to us. While accepting that some of the settlements had been unwelcome, she outlined the city’s legal responsibilities towards communities with a nomadic lifestyle. She was hopeful, even confident, that new measures (including a negotiated stopping policy) would help ease past anxieties and disruptions – among

the travelling community as well as local residents. While GATE’s response was remarkably comprehensive, informative, helpful and positive, Cllr Barry Anderson remained unconvinced when we spoke with him. Last year he had been the intermediary between anxious constituents in Adel and the authorities responsible for evicting two traveller communities on Bedquilts playing fields. Not easy at the time – LCC hadn’t been keeping him fully in the picture while he was on a short break following his beloved Hibernian Football Club. At the time of going to press, traveller communities had recently appeared in Otley (on the road out to Ilkley) and in West Park (near McDonalds). Too early on the season, and without sufficient volumes, to indicate whether LCC has got the balance right between the needs and rights of both resident and itinerant communities. We shall see.

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ELMHURST STILL GOING STRONG 45 YEARS ON

You must have installed a few windows in the last 45 years, do you know how many?

Nearing a milestone 45 years trading is some feat, particularly in a competitive environment like windows, doors and conservatories. Covered talk to Elmhurst’s Richard Abrahams about his impending anniversary and if they’ll be marking the year with sapphires.

When did the Elmhurst story begin? My Father Jack set the business up in 1970 at premises on Whitkirk roundabout. We’re still in the same spot to this day, though the showroom has undergone extensive refurbishment recently. I’ve been running the business, under the keen eye of Jack, for about 22 years now. My

Mother Norma still looks after the finances today – checking I’m not overspending! We’re all proud to have remained a true family company all these years.

Sounds like everyone has been in it for the long haul…. Definitely, Adele our office manager has been with us for nearly 30 years, installations

At the last count we have over 10,000 satisfied customers! It’s difficult to say how many windows we’ve fitted but our customers range from one-off windows, to full houses and conservatories – I’d say we’ve handled over 100,000 panes of glass at least! About 70% of customers have used us more than once, I’m assuming the other 30% will once it’s time to replace our last installation for them.

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quite simply, a revelation and helps us to create beautiful, comfortable rooms, that add value to your home.

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up customer service. Since 2002, genuine installation companies have to adhere to current Building Regulations under the FENSA registered scheme – it has made the industry more professional.

What about today’s products? Energy Efficiency is on trend! We fit A Rated Windows which are 60% more efficient than the ones we fitted 30 years ago. We replace a lot of windows that we installed all that time ago. We now fit solar controlled glass roofs to conservatories so 70% of "green house" heat is extracted. That ensures a conservatory can be used comfortably 12 months of the year. We’re currently investing in a ‘Green Deal Accreditation’ enabling us to become a green deal installer.

What other home improvement products have you launched? The past 10 years have seen a boom in many technologies and plastics are no different. We can now offer an extensive range of maintenance free products and be confident that the quality is now good enough for our customers. Bi-fold doors have proved really popular, they really open the

house up in summer. Composite doors are now replacing pvc ones, they look like wood but there’s no need to sand and paint every year! We also install roofline products, fascias, soffits and gutters that will last for years, again no need for a paintbrush and ladders!

What’s the best thing about running Elmhurst? Without doubts, it’s the satisfied customers who come back to us 30 years after their initial installation – it’s like being re-united with old friends. Customers are amazed that units have lasted twice as long as our famous 15 year guarantee.

There must be bad things? Although I’m doing my best to keep fit and trim, all the team like to get cakes and chocolate in the office so dieting is so hard! Otherwise, I’m living the dream!

What do you consider to be your best product? The Loggia conservatory: The Loggia system builds stunning extensions, replacing traditional conservatories and makes orangeries affordable. Combining the very best of British building excellence with a generous helping of Italian inspiration, Loggia is,

Ask anyone who quotes you for their current offers and discounts – everyone has a promotion on. Critical to any investment in your property, you should make sure the company you are dealing with has been established for some years - some say they have but watch out, they may have a chequered history! If a guarantee is offered, ask what it consists of for example our 15-year guarantee covers everything: labour and materials, including sealed units breaking down. Some will cover very little – be warned! Make sure you ask about planning permission on conservatories - you could get caught out – Elmhurst take care of things like that, for me that’s what service is all about – anything we can do to ensure your project runs smoothly and efficiently is just part of the package.

Sapphires are traditionally given on a 45th anniversary, are you expecting some jewels to come your way? Wouldn’t that be nice! Continued good reports from thousands of customers is reward enough for me. The family will certainly celebrate the milestone in some way – perhaps a little Bombay Sapphire Gin might be on the cards - here’s to another 45 years of business! If you’d like to know more about Elmhurst’s range of products and services and find out just why thousands of customers would recommend them, give Richard a call on: 0113 264 4505 or visit www.elmhurst-windows.co.uk

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The full line-up (l-r) Ric Sanders, Simon Nicol, Gerry Conway, Dave Pegg and Chris Leslie

Fairport Convention in Ilkley Most of the big names in folk music have played with Fairport Convention at one time or another in the band’s 47-year history; Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings, Dave Swarbrick, Dave Mattacks, the late Sandy Denny – to name but a few. The current line-up is led by founder member Simon Nicol on guitar with Dave Pegg (34 years in the band) on bass, Ric Sanders on fiddle, Gerry Conway as a one-man rhythm section and Chris Leslie on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and whistle. They played in Kings Hall, Ilkley – for the first time – on 21 May to an enthusiastic reception. Two hourlong sets saw them ranging over a wide repertoire, from traditional folk staples like Matty Groves (from the iconic album Liege and Lief) to up-to-date numbers like Myths and Heroes. The latter is typical of Fairport’s approach to music, as entertainment and as a vehicle for bringing serious issues to mind. One such was Genesis Hall, a Richard Thompson composition from 1968 inspired by the housing crisis and evictions of tenants in London. Sadly, not much has changed on that front.

Simon Nicol in great voice at Kings Hall (Images: ivorhughes.com)

Fairport is credited with being the original “folk rock” band and is remarkable for the way it has evolved over the decades. Simon Nicol looks every inch the lead singer and guitarist, but it was a long time before he felt confident in the role, as he confesses on the band’s website. Dave Pegg never intended to play bass, now it is hard to imagine anyone else there. That they are all multi-talented was clear from this performance. Ric Sanders is a virtuoso violinist, amply demonstrated in the instrumental numbers. Chris Leslie, allegedly, can Morris dance while fiddling and singing – not hard to believe given the ease with which he picked up a succession of instruments. He is also a gifted songwriter and vocalist. Part of the pleasure of an evening like this is the chat between numbers

and Fairport judged it brilliantly. Mostly Nicol, but Pegg and Leslie made useful contributions and there was plenty of interaction with the audience, who clearly knew their back story. Fairport’s current tour lasts until 7 June, after which they will be getting ready for their August festival at Cropredy in Oxfordshire. Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is a great festival, smaller and more intimate than monsters like Glastonbury, and usually a lot less muddy. Running 7-9 August, it features Fairport in acoustic and electric mode as well as the likes of the Waterboys and Capercaillie. For the full programme and anything you want to know about the band, check the website fairportconvention.com

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Hope Pastures Open Day Hope Pastures horse, pony and donkey sanctuary, on the ring road near the Weetwood Roundabout, held an open day in glorious sunshine on Sunday 18 May. Although the animals in their care were inevitably the stars, a lot has to be said for the army of regular volunteers and other supporters lending a hand on the day. Their next big open event is their fun dog show on 22 June with no fewer than ten classes. Enquiries and offers of help and support to 0113 261 4344.

We shot the sheriff! Terence Roberts has been active in the voluntary sector for forty-five years, the past ten at Hope Pastures. Where would the community be without stalwarts such as these?

These re-enactment societies members represent cavalry forces and military campaigns spanning almost two millennia - from early Christian times to the Great War (chronologically arranged, right to left). The common ingredient was the horse. It was a touching gesture for them to display this recognition and gratitude on the day.

Buying Yorkshire Buy Yorkshire 2014 was a full house on 13 and 14 May. Two full houses, in fact, if you count both of the exhibition halls at Leeds Royal Armouries – the Armouries Hall itself and New Dock, opposite. Around 170 exhibitors indoors and another half dozen taking advantage of the fine weather in the courtyard between the two buildings. In the event programme’s foreword, founder Geoff Shepherd used three of five paragraphs reporting the breakdown of trust in politics, banking and big business. He also observed a disengaged youth culture, an unaffordable housing market and, with an ageing population, a pensions time bomb.

Few exhibitors were from the manufacturing sector. Ginetta’s outdoor display received a lot of attention and was complemented by their indoor display of own brand inspired leisure wear. Racing driver Max Coates is behind the wheel.

four and five, there was still hope. That hope was to build on the trust shared and earned among conference attendees; we are moving into a relationship economy, where business communities come together and show mutual support, prospering But, for those who managed to in tandem. fight through the tears of woe and despair, and make it to paragraphs It will of course be months, maybe

years, before this Buy Yorkshire Conference can be assessed as a catalyst for Mr Shepherd’s clear optimism. Still, with 180 well-appointed and informationpacked stands, and twenty-five guest speakers from the peaks of numerous industries and professions, the conference gave exhibitors and delegates a pretty good chance.

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Horsforth by the Sea Benefits RNLI Leeds Met, acclaimed as a top centre of learning for events management, tests its undergraduate students by placing small groups of them with local clients for the purpose of organising and managing an event. And so it was in December, when six students were assigned to a local RNLI support group. The remit was simple – to organise a fundraising event, preferably with a twist of originality. And so, in May, Horsforth by the Sea was staged in St Margaret’s Church Hall jointly by the students, RNLI and their fundraisers. Leeds Met students are involved in scores of such collaborations every spring, throughout the Leeds area and sometimes a little

Sink or swim? Leeds Metropolitan University’s events management undergraduate courses include practical elements. These six students organised an RNLI fundraising event in St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth.

beyond – as far afield as Brighouse this year. In last month’s Area B edition (Pudsey area) we featured their charity fundraising dog show at St John’s Church Hall, Farsley. Leeds Met tutors and administrators are forever on the

lookout for similar community events. Any groups with enquiries or suggestions can contact senior lecturer Sharon McElhinney on 0113 8124969. And, who knows, your event might be given a head start with a preview in Covered.

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JFEST INTERNATIONAL: A HUGE CELEBRATION OF STAGE & MUSIC Sun 29 June – Wed 2 July The Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Sq, Leeds The stage is set for a world of entertainment at this year’s JFest International, the annual celebration of international Jewish related performing arts, now in its 14th year. New for this year’s event is Jazz At The Fest. Roland Perin’s Judessa Jazz, offer an original take on Jewish music through an exhilarating afro-latin jazz filter whilst jazz singer and pianist, Jeremy Sassoon, will be wowing audiences with a repertoire of his arrangements of Jazz, Blues and Soul classics.

Jeremy Sasson, one of many acts set to appear at JFest

The opening show is The Next Generation Showcase which gives a stage to outstanding young talent from across the UK. Featuring winners of national and regional child and youth talent competitions.

but a varied programme of folk, pieces from Fiddler on the Roof and well known light classical melodies. The story of their success is all down to one woman, former violinist with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, Anna Rosnovsky. The premiere of Bridge Street – Anna has dedicated her life to The Jewish Legacy Show brings The Musical starts where Fiddler on giving young musicians a rare you A Night at the Musicals. the Roof left off. This fast moving opportunity to learn music at an Delivered by four sensational musical tells of the challenge of extremely high level. performers from London and starting life in a new country. See full show information on accompanied by live musicians. This uplifting production The Musicians Of Tomorrow are www.leedsjewishfestival.com or celebrates unforgettable shows an outstanding young 5 piece email/call to request a programme such as West Side Story, Funny ensemble from Israel. Expect on info@makor.co.uk/ not only a beautiful performance, 0113 2680899. Girl and The Wizard of Oz.

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THE MUSIC THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING Red Eagle Events are bringing some of music’s bestknown names to Millennium Square in August for the Leeds Ska and Mod Festival. For those of you not in the know, Ska originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae - combining elements of Caribbean Mento and Calypso with American Jazz and Rhythm and Blues. It is characterised by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the upbeat. In the early 1960s, Ska was the dominant music genre of Jamaica and was popular with British Mods. Mods, initially a small group of clothes-focused 1950s working class young men insisted on clothes and shoes tailored to their style. Early Mods watched French and Italian art films and read Italian magazines to look for style ideas. By the summer of 1966, the Mod scene was in sharp decline but a revival started in the late 1970s when thousands of Mod revivalists attended scooter rallies in locations such as Scarborough and the Isle of Wight. This revival was partly inspired by the 1979 film Quadrophenia and by Mod-influenced bands such as The Jam. More recently, the 1990s Britpop scene featured bands with noticeable Mod influences such as Oasis, Blur, Ocean Colour Scene and The Verve.

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Featured bands at the Leeds Ska and Mod Festival include: From the Jam, fronted by one of the original Modfathers Bruce Foxton, hits include: A Town Called Malice. The Beat fronted by Ranking Roger and Ranking Jr, hits include: Tears of a Clown. Bad Manners fronted by Buster Bloodvessel, hits include: Special Brew. The Selecter fronted by Gaps Hendrickson and the one and only Pauline Black, hits include: On My Radio. Between them, the bands have enjoyed decades in the music industry racking up many top 10 hits so expect an amazing event. Tickets.£32.50 in advance From: Leedstickets.com, Crash Records and Jumbo records, Leeds. £40.00 on the gate.

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Yorkshire Does Even More Vintage The reason that March saw the last Leeds Vintage Fashion Fair at Queen’s Hotel was the organiser’s increased family commitments and not any reduction in demand. In fact, demand remains so great that a new organiser has recently emerged – creating fresh events in addition to the existing vintage fashion fairs in Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Leeds, Saltaire, Scarborough and York. Now and Then Events was founded in York in 2011 by Samantha Agnew and Alex Claydon (pictured). Already professional corporate and civic events managers and organisers, they decided to combine their shared passion for all things vintage and Britain Does Vintage was the result. Choosing prestigious and historic venues, they now run vintage fashion, accessory and homeware events in Yorkshire (Huddersfield, Sheffield and York) and as far afield as Newcastle and Leicester. They are always titled “[Town] Does Vintage”, so their events aren’t difficult to spot. Covered visited Sheffield Does Vintage on 10 May, in Sheffield’s Cutler’s Hall. There were two messages from the vintage scene. First, the proliferation of events and ever growing media interest, including new magazines and websites, shows that interest isn’t going to fade in the foreseeable future. The second message, possibly more telling, is that demand is beginning to outstrip supply – at least the supply of original clothing in good condition. Two of the exhibitors are now making or modifying dresses and outfits using reclaimed fabric or making them

Samantha Agnew and Alex Claydon’s “Does Vintage” events have won awards from York and Yorkshire tourism and business, and from the national vintage fashion community.

Exhibitors Hannah Rose Designs (Dronfield) (seated) and Black Cat Vintage (Grimsby) are among those helping meet the continued demand for vintage clothing by making pieces from scratch. The swimsuit was priced at £25 and the dress, made from an original 1957 Parisian fashion house pattern, £40.

afresh from vintage dressmaking patterns. So, for the same sort of money you can now buy vintage fashion where neither you nor the outfit needs to be resized. Scampston Does Vintage, near Malton, is a weekend of vintage fashion, vehicles and entertainments on 6 and 7 June. The next and nearest one day fair is Huddersfield Does Vintage (Town Hall) on 16 August.

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Adel Neighbourhood Forum A plea for help The Adel Neighbourhood Forum has now reached a critical stage in its development with two important issues coming together at a similar time. The first is a major development proposal in the heart of Adel on the green fields opposite The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Adel. The second is to complete the process of achieving statutory recognition of the Adel Neighbourhood Plan. The Forum is grateful for some financial support from “Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning led by “Locality”. However these funds will be consumed in funding the necessary research to complete the Neighbourhood Plan. Additional resources are needed to adequately fund professional advice for our

TRINITY ROUND UP Universities Week at Leeds Trinity Leeds Trinity University is taking part in Universities Week this June, a UKwide campaign that will highlight the value and importance of university research to our everyday lives. This year’s theme is ‘Ideas for Life’ and Leeds Trinity will open its doors to alumni, local schools, members of the local community. Leeds Trinity will celebrate Universities Week with a week-long programme of activities on campus from 9 to 13 June 2014, with two events in particular that are aimed at the local community:

opposition to these development proposals on the grounds of traffic, heritage and environment and an unsustainable social and education infrastructure.

the Developers that they were submitting their applications despite giving an undertaking that that they would do so.

The next step in our task to achieve statutory recognition is to produce a Draft Neighbourhood Plan which will be the subject of a Community Engagement exercise that will enable residents and other interested parties to have their say before the final document is In the first application Leeds produced. City Council received a planning application for 88 homes on this If you are able and willing to lend site on the upper northern fields some financial support to “Adel which separate them from the Neighbourhood Forum” please existing site, Centurion Fields on e-mail: bondster@btopenworld. Holt Avenue. The proposed access com or send cheques to the is off Otley Road. A second following address 1 Park View application for the field next to Adel LEEDS LS16 8DF. Centurion Fields has now also been made for around another 60 Keep up to date by visiting www. homes. The Community did not adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk or receive any notifications from follow on Twitter @AdelForum David Wilson Homes (DWH) and Hallam Land are pressing ahead with their proposals to build homes on the ancient fields off Otley Road and Church Lane opposite Adel Parish Church.

will showcase the difference that Leeds Trinity University has been making to the local community for nearly 50 years. The centrepiece of the evening will be the unveiling of an exhibition featuring photos and artefacts from the University’s archives that document the University’s history, from 1966 to the present day. The event is free and includes refreshments, but booking is essential. Find out more at www.ltu50years.eventbrite.co.uk. Research Experience Day 11am-1pm, Thursday 12 June How did Victorian objects inspire what we all know and use every day?

Leeds Trinity University invites the general public to come face-to-face with its own research on Thursday 12 June. Activities will include ‘Your Sunday Roast: what would the ‘What a difference 50 nutrition label look like?’, ‘Develop years makes…’ your mental toughness’ and ‘Meet the 5-9pm, Monday 9 June ‘What a difference 50 years makes…’ sheep!’ - an exploration of Victorian

farming with a live demonstration from some rare breed sheep! Researchers from Leeds Trinity University will also join teams from 46 other UK universities at the Natural Museum which will showcase the best of UK university research. Led by Liz Cable, Leeds Trinity University’s Senior Lecturer in Social Media, a team of Leeds Trinity University students will act as citizen reporters in cities across the UK to pose the research questions of partner universities to members of the public. The answers to these questions will not only be fed into the universities’ research projects, but will also be captured and presented live on screen at the Natural History Museum event, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and on the www.researchmob.wordpress.com. Find out more about Universities Week at Leeds Trinity, and how you can get involved, at www. leedstrinity.ac.uk/universities-week

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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham investigates financial issues that might affect the residents of this area. They say that a fool knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing. When looking at organising finances this is well worth keeping in mind, as it can be easy to become fixated with the money or the technical aspects of investments, when really you should always be focusing on maximising quality of life, both for yourselves and for those you care for.

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