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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Le Tour, Le Tour, Le Tour….. For about six month’s now I’ve been bombarded with press releases from companies and organisations the world over, all with their special take on the world’s greatest cycle race and what it means to them. Me and every other publisher, I imagine. I didn’t get drawn in by the hype and assiduously avoided TDF overkill in our last edition. Instead I tasked Covered’s team to come up with something unique, or at least different. Things not likely to be found elsewhere – that’s the ethos of Covered, one to which I’ve tried to adhere to since our launch over three years ago. So, if it’s been more Le Bore than Le Tour for you, I’m quietly confident you’ll find our exclusive TDF themed snippets throughout this month’s magazine of more interest than the 100’s of photos of lycra clad backsides seen elsewhere. The photo and exclusive interview with the French Chief of Police enjoying dinner in an Otley pub is a good start. Well done to the team for getting the shots and stories others didn’t. Dawn Kilner got involved in the action in the city centre but found a different angle for this month’s cover shot. Ivor Hughes even used one of his frequent trips to France to see off Leeds Rugby Foundation’s Keith Senior and his ‘Quest14’ team as they left Perpignan on a 1010 mile cycle back to Headingley, in advance of Le Grand Départ. Other Leeds snappers were notable by their absence. Ivor remarked that, in fact, there weren’t any from anywhere in the UK present. So, yet another Covered exclusive! Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 12/08/14 and the advertising deadline is 14/08/14. Until next month,
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Mill Kitchen Mill Kitchen first opened it’s doors in early June as part of the exciting new Sunny Bank Mills complex located on Farsley Town Street. This comfortable village cafe and delicatessen aims to promote good, healthy food whilst producing enjoyable and affordable dishes for all to enjoy. Sunny Bank Mills are historic textile mills, which were built around 1912, and were once home to Edwin Woodhouse & Co. Ltd., a cloth manufacturer, before becoming a television studio where popular programmes such as Emmerdale and Heartbeat were filmed. William and John Gaunt are the mill’s owners and directors and are responsible for
the recent regeneration of the mills, and for the transformation into a leisure and business centre. The mills are being restored to an exceptionally high standard and offer inspirational office and studio space to local businesses and artists as well as promoting a sense of community within the village through the exhibition art gallery located in the Sandsgate
building, and through recent addition, Mill Kitchen. Mill Kitchen is based within the Old Combing and has big windows onto Town Street, making it a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Opened by Ailsa Youngson and Tom Pacer during the Farsley Festival this year, the cafe serves freshly prepared food to either eat in or take away. Having met through their previous careers in publishing, the pair previously ran a successful community cafe in Oxford and Ailsa retrained at Ballymaloe Cookery School, which is based on an organic farm in County Cork, Ireland. With Ailsa having studied at Leeds University and Tom having family locally, they decided to move to the area after being particularly impressed with the opportunities and community available within Farsley and Sunny Bank Mills.
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Offering choices such as kale with coconut and lime, watermelon and feta or chickpea, olives and sumac, the salad range is also proving to be very popular Ailsa and Tom believe strongly in good food which is made with traceable and sustainable ingredients and in creating interesting dishes, made with care and attention. On offer at Mill Kitchen there are a range of breakfasts, lunches and snacks, with brunch also available on a weekend. Popular breakfast dishes include braised haricot
beans in a tomato sauce, served on sourdough toast, with crisp chorizo and a poached egg. Lunchtime dishes available include fresh tarts, pies, sandwiches and an unusual range of salads. Offering choices such as kale with coconut and lime, watermelon and feta or chickpea, olives and sumac, the salad range is also proving to be very popular
and shows that salad can be more than just lettuce, cucumber and tomato. There are daily specials which vary and include confit of duck, sweet potato and lentil curry and a hearty chicken stew. Weekend specials differ and include baked eggs with brie and kale and bacon polenta. The hot and cold sandwiches are equally adventurous and include goat’s cheese with fig butter, slow cooked pork belly with crackling and a Yorkshire rhubarb relish or a Moroccan spiced pulled lamb shoulder with spicy harissa mayo. Brunch specials have included grilled peaches with honeyed ricotta and caramelised rye crumbs , Eggs Royale or a soup of the day. The cakes are baked freshly and the selection varies from day to day and can be complimented with a wood roasted coffee, loose leaf tea, or a Japanese or African tea. Soft
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drinks are also available and the venue is also licensed and offers a range of local beers and wines. Careful consideration has been given to the range and there are always dishes and cakes available to cater for all, including gluten free and dairy free. A deli section is also available and offers food products often used within the dishes, but also available for sale. Freshly baked artisan bread is provided by the Leeds Bread Co-Op, whilst the organic vegetables and dairy products are sourced from Sheffield. A range of local cheeses, including the ever popular Shepherd’s Purse, sit beside a range of beers from local Yorkshire breweries, which I’m told were very lovingly researched! Rhubarb and elderflower fruit wines offer something a little different and Mill Kitchen even have their own range of products available, including marmalade. There are also some great cook books for
sale, which is a particular passion of Ailsa’s, and a fitting homage to their former careers in the world of publishing. Featuring titles with Middle Eastern influences and healthy eating alongside bakery books, they also aim to feature a ‘book of the week’. There is ample car parking just outside of the door and the cafe is wheelchair assessable. Exposed brick walls and metal pipework are an indication of the building’s former life and materials have been re-used tastefully to create a comfortable and airy space. Reclaimed furniture and wicker baskets add the village ambience whilst table numbers have been fashioned out of the mill’s old thread bobbins. Mill Kitchen is a great space for informal business meetings and parties and has free wifi available. Please discuss your requirements and pre-arrange though as it can get busy. Mill Kitchen is open every day (varying times) and are soon hoping to open during the evening on weekends to offer an
exciting set course evening menu. The Gaunt family made the decision to stop textile production in this West Leeds mill in 2008 and it is a decision which is fast turning the venue into a different kind of cultural attraction. From being one of the largest textile employers in the area, the mill now attracts visitors to the regularly changing showcase of artists’ work and makes a wonderful exhibition space, with plenty of natural light flooding in through huge windows. The mill is also heavily involved in local events such as the annual festival and, with a new monthly farmer’s market, it’s looking like Farsley is the place to be. And what nicer way to spend a leisurely day than to browse around the artwork, followed by a delicious meal or snack at Mill Kitchen? To find out more please visit the website www.millkitchen.co.uk or their Facebook and Twitter pages @themillkitchen.
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Trevor and Emma in creative mode
it up! The future is always rosy...” The pleasure Trevor takes in his work is evident when he does demonstrations for local groups, where he is unfailingly generous with his time and his samples! So pop into the Pâtisserie Viennoise for a few treats; you will not be disappointed. Mouthwatering illustrations and further information are on the website patisserieotley.co.uk
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Angelica Sees in the summer with New Cocktail Menu When it comes to cocktails, Leeds city centre has its fair share of exceptional venues. But since opening just over one year ago, Angelica’s bar team have already shaken their way to the front of the pack, with their delectable and unique signature serves and beautifully presented classics.
This new menu consists of many new additions including the fruity and sweet Crimson Velvet, the zingy Speyside Sour, and the grapefruit infused Punch 94’.
These tantalising tipples are all available now. Don’t forget about Angelica’s weekly #SundaySessions al-fresco parties – every Sunday To help see in the summer in style, from 12pm until September. Angelica are proud to introduce a brand new menu of delicious, The full cocktail menu can be shaken and stirred cocktail options viewed and downloaded at - all designed with care and www.angelica-restaurant.com. consideration, and best enjoyed on their penthouse terrace on a Angelica, 6th Floor, Trinity Leeds gloriously sunny summer’s day. Tel: 0113 897 0099
Fancy giving it a go? In the spirit of Le Tour, try a True French for starters True French, by Henry Vaughan at Angelica, Leeds
1 To make Angelica’s most classic and elegant cocktail, start with a chilled Martini glass, and carefully pour in 10ml of Almond Syrup. 2 Using the flat end of a bar spoon, layer 10ml of Chambord on top of the Almond Syrup by carefully pouring the liquor down the stem of the spoon. 3 Repeat this process with 100ml of Champagne, making sure that the ingredients don’t mix together by keeping the flat end of the spoon above the surface of the liquid. Garnish with a blackberry on the rim of the glass and serve immediately while chilled. Voila, the True French!
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Make Your Home Stand Out There's no better time than now to transform your property's interior and exterior into something astounding! Improve your home's value while also giving it flare and personality with the refurbishments you've always dreamed of but never fully set your mind to. Here are some special suggestions from Covered if you're indecisive and need a little push to pursue the idea of renovating your property this year.
like hours cooking over the stove in a kitchen which just doesn't thrill you anymore, why not try refurbishing it to bring back the excitement?
Simple upgrades like retiling walls, refitting cupboards and drawers or even redoing the floor with marble tiling - if done Create a Connected Kitchen‌. professionally - can really breathe If you're tired of spending what feels life into a previously passÊ interior. Whatever you decide to replace,
consider choosing cooler colours such as creams or beiges - they will emphasise natural light and make your kitchen appear bigger. To further improve this, you could install folding doors adjoining the garden to really let the light flood in. Plus, it's a great way to eliminate detachment - while you're cooking away and the family plays outdoors, they're only a few steps away! Folding doors are making their mark this
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year as one of the most attractive renovations and will really add value and style to your home. You may even want to go above and beyond when making your kitchen the heart of your home. If you have an adjacent dining room, have you considered conjoining the two? But be sure to consult a structural engineer in case you start accidentally knocking down a load-bearing wall. Also, make sure the rooms match in terms of style to avoid looking awkwardly combined! However you decide to do it, conjoining rooms will really modernise your home.
Make your Garden Grand‌. You may have tons of ideas for improving your interior, but what about the exterior? Renovating gardens is a great way to increase the value of your property and to simply make spending time relaxing in it over summer an enjoyable experience.
and chairs always stand better on a levelled surface!
If you're not fond of the decking look or prefer your garden on one level, you may find adding a paved patio more to your liking - it will still fulfil the same functions Adding raised garden decking is as decking. Don't forget that you a wonderful way to contemporise could even add a roof to both of the appearance of your garden these so you can still enjoy your and to create two distinguished garden on drizzly days! areas - one for the adults to sit and relax while the kids play on the Both garden decking and patios grass. It's also the perfect space look sophisticated, tidy, and for entertainment if you're hosting modern, and will really spruce up a BBQ or a garden party. Tables the exterior of your home.
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property PICK WADDINGTON HOUSE 2 MARGERISON ROAD, ILKLEY £850,000 Exceptional, stone built, detached house dating from circa 1900, providing a spacious five bedroom family home, which retains many interesting character features, implemented from the original architect’s drawings of 1897. Designed by Edward Dodshun Leeds. An outstanding family home of considerable architectural interest in a superb setting on Margerison Private gardens with a south-west Road, which is justifiably regarded as one aspect, kitchen with AGA, three of the finest addresses in Ben Rhydding. reception rooms.
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PIECE HALL 97 MAIN STREET, ADDINGHAM £350,000 A Grade II* listed building built c1800 and has a most impressive Georgian classical front. The detail of carving on the frieze and tympanum indicate the prosperity of the textile trade at that time. The fine details of the exterior of this property give it much of its private cottage garden, off Street presence. 4 bedroom period cottage, Parking for Two cars, master immaculately presented throughout, bedroom with en-suite.
HARRISON ROBINSON 126 Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8PN E: info@harrisonrobinson.co.uk T: 01943 968086
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To the front of the property there is a pleasant garden, drive with electric controlled entrance gates and to the rear of the property there is a paved terraced garden.
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How to… Keep your look HOT, despite the summer showers Rainy summer days are becoming even more of a common occurrence here in the UK (thanks global warming!) and it is not always an easy task to put together a chic outfit and stay dry at the same time. To help you stay dry and in vogue Covered have put together some outfit ideas and tips to help you along the way: Don’t be afraid to add colour! Pink is particularly on trend this season as it gives even the most simplistic of outfits that rosy, girly finish. Whether it’s a statement necklace or a more adventurous tulle skirt ensure it is colourful and it will brighten up even the gloomiest of days. Unsurprisingly, an abundance of florals have bloomed into high street shops – they are the perfect way to brighten up any rainy day. The online store missguided.co.uk is fast becoming renowned for
It’s probably best not to forget an umbrella as on a rainy day it is more than a necessity. its floral prints making an appearance on everything from playsuits to jeans – making it the ideal place to
shop no matter what your style. We’ve all been there; you’ve just bought a brand new summer dress that you’re dying to wear and the heavens open. Not to worry, just pair the dress with a timeless trench coat and some knee high wellies and you’re good to go. It’s probably best not to forget an umbrella as on a rainy day it is more than a necessity. There are so many cute and affordable umbrellas in shops such as Primark and H&M that can be used as an accessory to transform any look. In summer you can get away
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with wearing wellies with just about anything: shorts and tee, a summer dress or even a modest oversized jumper. You’ll be pleased to hear that this season there is a solution to all summer skirt related crises – you want to somehow embrace the summer yet the weather has other ideas. However, thanks to the midi skirt this is no longer an issue, and no you won’t have to raid your grandmother’s closet to find one! A midi skirt enables you to feel summery without running the risk of getting your legs soaked. By combining a cute midi skirt with a crop top and giant fedora to accessorize you are creating the perfect outfit for a rainy summer’s day. Written by Amy Cameron @amycameron
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FASTEST GROWING FESTIVAL IN THE NORTH REVEALS FAMILY DETAILS: BEACONS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL SKIPTON,YORKSHIRE DALES. AUGUST 7TH – 10TH 2014 Beacons Festival is fully revamped and ready to build on its welcoming family appeal in Skipton this August. The annual festival promises a wealth of child friendly features that will keep your little ones busy, whilst also providing a stellar music and arts line up for parents to enjoy. Over four days (7th-10th August) and set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Beacons is introducing the Hunter’s Field for 2014, boasting a 7am kids cinema club for early risers, plus puppet shows, storytelling and morning play sessions, all available from 8am. Facilities for under 5’s are plentiful, including: a separate soft play area, ball pools, toddlers library, toys for
tots, baby changing facilities, soft seating for feeds, dedicated kids toilets and a staff of switched on helpers who will make sure you feel right at home and very well taken care of. For older kids (or adults!) there is the Ladybird Tent; the incredible hub of performances, workshops, shows and games. This year the Ladybird is open 9am-6pm each day for high engagement play, great workshops and glittering performances, all led by the dazzling ladybird crew. From 8pm expect more family focused party times, after all no-one goes to bed at 6pm when it's not a school night! Each day has a different fancy dress theme with associated activities, including the amazing bottle rockets, circus Olympics, the carnival dance off, the Kids vs. Parents Tug-O-War, the Ladybird's Fantastic Family Friendly Cabaret on Friday at 8pm, and the Animal's birthday party on Sunday. The whole area is open to everyone to enjoy, and to make sure it is extra enjoyable for families; litter
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Family Fun: August Activities The stressful school seasons are over and summer is here! But before you know it, September will be pushing you back into your tedious routines. Now is the time for you and the family to have fun while spirits are high and the sun shines. Covered has compiled a little list of activities that are perfect for entertaining the whole family and getting outdoors.
1. Hop onto a Hot Air Balloon Why not try something that you and the family can get really excited about this holiday? Floating above Yorkshire's picturesque landscape will be a truly thrilling experience as you admire its breathtaking landmarks and scenery from a whole new perspective. It'll be the perfect outdoor activity for you this summer - while high in the sky, the wind will not only carry you along, but will keep you relaxed and cool. There are plenty of locations within Yorkshire where you can drive to for the day and hop on a balloon: Ripley Castle in Harrogate, York's Racecourse, and Temple Newsam House for example. Go and do a quick search online for more info and get the family flying!
2. Relaxing Riverside Picnic If an adrenaline-rush isn't quite your thing (or you just don't like heights), a good old picnic is still a perfect pick for summer fun and relaxation. Add some novelty by getting your hands on a classic picnic basket, a charming outdoor blanket, and some toys for the kids, such as Frisbees and a badminton set. But rather than bobbing over to the same old boring spot, why not drive out to
somewhere new? Throwing down your blanket riverside is always a great choice. The kids can paddle and look for shells while you relax nearby, and if you find yourself getting a little too hot, you can always dip your feet in there to cool off too!
3. Spectacular Stargazing With light pollution blotting out the beautiful night sky, a huge percentage of the population has yet to fully experience its exquisiteness. Stargazing is an activity both you and the kids will love - the phenomenal sight of stars will leave you enthralled by and in wonderment of the ever-expanding universe above. It's best to go stargazing before the moon is full, so try organising your trip around the lunar calendar. Or if you're feeling extra adventurous, you could have an overnight camping trip sleeping beneath the stars. What are you waiting for? Start star searching today!
4. Pick your own Fruit 'n' Veg Rather than spending the day in a dreary, crowded supermarket, make shopping a fun, family activity this summer by visiting a farm and gathering your own fresh produce! The idea of picking ripened fruits
and veggies right off of vines and bushes will not only excite your kids enough to leave their electronics behind and get outdoors, but also make them enthusiastic about fruits and vegetables when they may normally turn up their noses at them. The change of scenery will be a literal breath of fresh air for the whole family! Find out which farms offer harvesting near you! If none of these ideas suit your fancy, head over to page 30 for The Really Useful Guide to see what events are happening near you.
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Tour de France – the Legacy Well, the Tour has been and gone, but what wonderful memories. Yorkshire really pulled out all the stops and only the praise rained down. Jens Voigt said on TV that London 2007 had been pretty good, but Yorkshire was “second to none!” French radio and TV commentators were massively impressed as well. So how do we make sure the impetus remains and that there is a lasting legacy? Plenty of organisations and individuals are on the case. First off, Fairtrade with their slogan “Yorkshire: big hills, big heart, big on fair-trade.” They launched a video just ahead of the Tour weekend, featuring a peloton of bananas riding the Haworth to Oxenhope section of the route. Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. Yorkshire is the UK’s first Fairtrade Region with over John Rimington selling souvenir cards for Bethany’s Smile
Lucia Smith demonstrating pastel technique to Juliet Gutch and Xanthe, 6
35 Fairtrade villages, towns, and cities, plus Fairtrade schools, universities, churches, cafes, restaurants, shops and businesses. Ilkley Chair Karen Palframan told Covered: “Together we can end the cycle of poverty. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farming and worker communities that have more control over their futures – and protecting the environment in which they live and work.” Find out more and view “Fairtrade Yorkshire: on the road to a fairer future” on their site fairtradeyorkshire.org.uk Closer to home, John Rimington (former publicist to some stellar names in showbiz) took the opportunity to promote the charity Bethany’s Smile on the Grove in Ilkley when the town centre cycle races were on. Bethany Hare has been hugely successful in raising awareness and funds to support
sick children and their families; sadly, the need is as great as ever. See bethanyssmile.org Also in the run-up to the big weekend, artist Lucia Smith was running pastel workshops in the Flying Duck in Ilkley. Inspired by the landscape of Yorkshire, she wants to encourage cyclists, audience and cameras to focus on the scenery. Lucia told Covered: “I hope that the intense, worldwide focus on the TdF will pick this up and bring a sustained rise in visitors to this wonderful place. I hope that it will help our pride to grow and endure, and that this event will help pass it down to younger generations. And I believe that many of the audience will glimpse the valleys and moors beyond Le Tour’s route, and be enticed to get on their bicycles, pick up their walking boots or simply jump on a local bus and come and explore for themselves.” www.luciasmith.co.uk
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LEEDS CURRENT AFFAIRS 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).
ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES 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
BURLEY WILDLIFE GROUP
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
ILKLEY SOROPTIMISTS
2nd &4th Thursday 7.30pm, Clarke Foley Centre ‘Every Voice Counts’ Be part of a local, national and global group of women committed to improving the lives of women and children worldwide. Speakers, projects, support and friendship. Take the step www.sigbi.org/ilkley
KALEIDOSCOPE
Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and non-profit making. Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website http://www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com
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
LEEDS FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
Meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30, at the Pomegranate Cafe on Great George St, Leeds. LS1 3BR. Just turn up to join us. @LeedsFoE
LEEDS FELINE FRIENDS
PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES We are rehoming some of our cats and kittens. 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
MERCURY MOVIE MAKERS
ROTARY CLUB OF OTLEY CHEVIN
Monday evenings 7.30pm at the Chevin Country Park Hotel New members welcome for more information contact Andrew Lund 01943 603979
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs.A chance to meet with other RA Veterans over a drink and take part in the many outings and visits both socially and military. Membership is open to all three branches of the Armed Services(Navy, Army & Air Force. For further information please contact: Ian Williams. 01924 496587 or email: williams40reg@btinternet.com
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE ASSOCIATION. West Yorkshire branch meet at the Pudsey British Legion Club, Robin Lane, LS28 7BR on the first Thursday in every month @ 7.30pm. Ex Redcaps welcome. Further information call Eric Boddy: 01943 873909
Mercury Movie Makers invites would be film makers or owners of camcorders to come along to see how we operate. Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm @ Rawdon Conservative Club, Rawdon LS19 6NL. Friendly and unbiased advice on equipment and help with video problems are just two of the advantages of being connected with this well established club. See our website on www.mercurymoviemakers.com
THE THURSDAY GROUP, ILKLEY
NORTH LEEDS MODEL FLYING CLUB
THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP
Call for venue and times. New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348
OTLEY CAMERA CLUB
Club meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at Otley Town Partnership Rooms, Mercury Row, Otley. Visitors are very welcome, regardless of experience. From September to July a series of competitions are interspersed with illustrated talks and training for photographic techniques. www. otleycameraclub.co.uk
ROTARACT
Rotaract is a branch of the Rotary aimed at 18-30s, providing the opportunity to be part of a fun, dynamic organisation. Rotaract offers a wide range of social activities and fundraising opportunities for local and national charities. As well as improving cultural and social awareness, Rotaract members can help develop leadership, public speaking, social, business and personal skills. We have members from all different backgrounds and sectors of business and ethical practice is encouraged as a core aspect of our philosophy. Leeds Rotaract currently meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Leeds City Centre http:// www.facebook.com/LeedsCityRotaract
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, theatre visits. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries: Rose 01943 817827 or Shirley 01943 609997 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
WHARFEDALE & DISTRICT AEROMODELLER’S CLUB
Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale. First Friday of each month 8pm. Control-line flying each Sunday. Juniors and beginners welcome Enquiries: Chairman Jeff Smith 0113 260 3557
GREEN FINGERS FRIENDS OF LAWNSWOOD CEMETERY
ACTION DAYS
First Saturday of every month to help tidy the cemetery. Under the supervision of a Parks & Countryside Ranger, Meet 10am in the main car park (on Otley Road). Tools & hot drinks provided. Details: friendsoflawnswoodcemetery@yahoo.co.uk or Alan Mann (Secretary) 07901656886
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Sports, Health & Wellbeing 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) Open to both Type 1, Type 2 and parents and carers. Enquiries: 07840 686618
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
IBS Leeds
Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held at the HEART Centre in Headingley. Please email me at matt@letscureibs.com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details
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
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Visit our stand at the Leeds Flower, Vegetable and Craft Show at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 8GS where we'll be on the afternoon of Saturday 2nd August and all day on Sunday 3rd August 2014. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
LEEDS FENCING CLUB
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
LEEDS HEALING CENTRE
The Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6 1QF. Healing by healers trained with The Healing Trust (NFSH) aids relaxation and promotes wellbeing. Fridays 11am- 2.30pm. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07985121810.
LOWER WHARFEDALE RAMBLERS
Lower Wharfedale Ramblers invite walkers who are not members of Ramblers to join them for four summer weekend walks within the Lower Wharfedale area – on a Saturday or Sunday in July and August. Each walk (starting at 10.00am) will be approximately 10 miles long. Full details of times and dates on our website at www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk
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
OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP
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
OTLEY TOWN FC
ON STAGE THEATRE ARTS ACADEMY
Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758
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
Miscellaneous 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:0113 2739727 info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk, www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk
PLACES OF WORSHIP If your Place of Worship has an event you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will do our best to include it in the relevant issue.
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk
looking ahead COOKRIDGE GARDEN CLUB – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Road 13th September open 2.00 pm
ST GEMMA’S YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE! Join St Gemma’s Hospice for their first Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on Friday 5Th September, to climb Yorkshire’s three highest peaks. Staff from Kuta Outdoors and St Gemma’s Hospice will be there to support you. Enjoy some of Yorkshire’s stunning scenery while raising vital funds to support your local Hospice! Visit www.stgemmas3peaks.co.uk or call 0113 218 5559 for more details.
THE FAIRFAX SINGERS IN CONCERT
Leathley Parish Church Saturday 20th September at 7-30 pm Tickets at the Door. Come listen to an Evening of Lovely Music. Please see www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk
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ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT BURLEY ART CLUB
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
BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE FAIRFAX SINGERS
Will bring you an evening of lovely music. Mixed voice choir. Our repertoire includes Songs from the Shows,madrigals,spirituals and other sacred pieces.Now taking bookings for 2015. Please phone 01274597024 01943877464 www.fairfaxsinger.org.uk
CHIPPENDALE SINGERS
Methodist Church, Walkergate, Otley. Wednesday evenings 7:45-9:30pm. Mixed voice choir with a wide ranging repertoire singing everything from Madrigals to Songs from the Shows as well as Spirituals and other sacred pieces. Occasional vacancies in all parts. If interested please contact chairman@chippendalesingers.co.uk To book the choir contact Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318 www.chippendalesingers.co.uk
COOKRIDGE METHODIST COMMUNITY FILM SOCIETY
The society are now enrolling for a new season of film, commencing October through to April 2015. The films are shown on a giant screen. Doors open at 6:30pm, the film starts 7pm prompt. 7 films @ £20 or 5 films @£17. Details of films from Shirley, telephone 0113 2672464
GUISELEY ART CLUB
Meet every Monday from 1.30 - 3.30 at Guiseley Methodist Church hall, Oxford Rd Guiseley. LS20 9EP. No annual fee, free try out for your first visit then only £2.50 each time you attend including refreshments. Demonstrations, workshops and the opportunity to practice your art at every meeting in a light and spacious room. Do your own thing or join in with a group theme. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, free parking and level ground floor access. Chris 01943 873732, Carol 0113 2503023 artguiseley@hotmail.co.uk
ILKLEY ART CLUB
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
ILKLEY CHORAL SOCIETY/OTLEY CHORAL SOCIETY 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
LEEDS PEOPLE’S CHOIR
Enjoy singing but have not found a choir? Come and join us. We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. Whilst reading music is useful, we also learn songs by ear. Open to anyone we meet every Wednesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Swarthmore Centre in Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http:// www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.
RAWDON AMNESTY CONCERT 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.
Chapel Allerton Arts Festival 25 - 31 August 2014. Run entirely by volunteers,we rely on sponsorship, donations and supporters. We especially need more volunteer stewards, so please join us at: www.chapelallerton.org.uk Follow on Facebook and Twitter #CAAF
If you are holding an event or activity during September please email details to: info@covered-magazine.net
it’s a date ADEL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW Adel Methodist Church, Holt Lane 30th August open 2.00 pm
GARFORTH BRASS
Sunday 27th July 2.30pm. Garforth Brass perform a free concert in Wharfemeadows Park Otley.
HEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM CHILDREN’S DAY 2014!
Sunday 27th July. 10.30am – 3.00pm Face painting, bouncy castle, sporting activities etc.Free admission and activities also free.
ILKLEY SUMMER FESTIVAL EVENTS CONTINENTAL MARKET WEEKEND Friday 8th August for 3 full days. The Grove Ilkley.
CRICKET COACHING WEEK FOR JUNIORS Commencing 4th August, Ben Rhydding Cricket Club.
ST MARGARET'S FESTIVAL CONCERT
Sat 2nd August -St Margaret's Church, Ilkley. More info and tickets from: Ilkley Information Centre, Station Rd, Ilkley, 01943 602319
DOLCE VITA WEEKEND
Cabaret on the Grove – 16th August, Dominic Halpin and the honey B's supported by Tre Tenori. More info and tickets from: Ilkley Information Centre, Station Rd, Ilkley, 01943 602319
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Concert on the Grove - Sat 30th August More info and tickets from: Ilkley Information Centre, Station Rd, Ilkley, 01943 602319
LEEDS FLOWER SHOW,
Leeds grammar school, Alwoodley 2nd and 3rd August open 12.00 noon
OTLEY FOOD AND DRINKS FESTIVAL
Sunday July 27th The Fairfax Singers will be performing in and around Otley. Times and places will be published in the Programme, in shops around Otley and also at www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk
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Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET
Theatre FIRST DIRECT LEEDS ARENA
Booking Hotline 0844 248 1585. Book tickets online with eventim. www.eventim.co.uk
Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
12th - 13th August 30th August
CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET
27th September
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 9am-12.30pm
HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET
St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk
KIRKSTALL DELI MARKET
Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12 - 3pm
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 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.
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
Dates Ant and Decs Takeaway on tour Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his Qawwali band James Taylor
BRADFORD ALHAMBRA Box Office 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 8th August 15th August 20th August 21st August 22nd August
Murder Mystery Dinner – Psychic Interference Fawlty Towers - Dinner Show Ooh Matron – Dinner Show Edmund & Co – Dinner show (Blackadder) Wine Tasting Evening
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE
Box Office 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com 23rd July – 17th August 26th – 30th August 31st August
Shrek The Mousetrap The Ken Dodd Celebration Happiness Show
BRADFORD ST GEORGE’S HALL
Box Office 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 29th - 30th July
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash
WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE
Box Office 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk 23rd July 24th July 25th - 26th July
Dancehall of Dreams A Soldiers Story Saauk Music Festival
CITY VARIETIES
Box Office 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk 25th - 26th July 4th – 7th August 20th – 23rd August 30th August 31st August
Peter Pan the British Musical Rewind Remix Summer School National Youth Music Theatre Brass An Audience with Merill Osmond A Night to Remember 2014
PLEASE CHECK WITH THEATRE BOX OFFICE OR WEBSITE FOR TICKET AVAILABILITY
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Feed and water containers to keep them at their best over summer.
maintain shape, and thin fruit to 3” to 4” to allow them to grow to maximum size. After all the fruit have been picked on gooseberries and redcurrants, trim any side shoot back by one third. On blackcurrants, cut out two or three old branches to ground level, to stimulate new growth. Rhubarb should be left now, to build up the crowns for next spring.
As the sun shines it is time to relax and enjoy your garden, the maintenance tasks are at a minimum – cutting the grass and weeding. Then along comes a Finally, continue to trim your hedges to keep them in new set of tasks to keep you on your toes. shape, and take cuttings of herbs to revitalise your herb patch in 2015. This is the squash them month, as saw flies are munching the leaves on your gooseberries and Solomon seal plants. The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm-8pm every Greenfly , black fly and lily beetles are multiplying Friday. Call in for friendly advice and discounted everywhere, which means you must stay alert and keep garden products. on top of any infestation. Look for nibbled leaves in Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW container plants; this may indicate vine weevils which www.haga.btck.co.uk should be drenched with a specific insecticide to eradicate them. Containers will also require feeding as well as watering to keep them looking at their best for the rest of the summer. Harvesting of fruit and vegetables is well under way, although keep vigilant for potato and tomato blight. If necessary, pick of the first diseased leaves and then spray every two weeks with a copper based fungicide. On a dry day harvest your onions, shallots and garlic, bringing them under cover to dry off for winter storage. Japanese over wintering onions may be sown now, for harvesting in the spring. Summer prune any long new growth on apple trees to
HAGA Trading Hut
Potting compost with no added green waste Wide range of fertilizers Insecticides and fungicides Garden tools Pots, trays and many other accessories Free advice - just ask! The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm - 8pm every Friday Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW www.haga.btck.co.uk
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All change
has created a group of special dragonfly ponds, and wildflower meadows to attract insects?
Your garden may still be full of the sight and sounds of young birds, but the adults will become less and less evident as the summer wears on. This is a bit puzzling, until you know that once a year, when they have finished breeding, the weather is fine and insect food abundant, birds will moult their feathers and grow new ones. During this time, they cannot fly and are much more vulnerable to predators, so they will hide away in bushes and vegetation. You may just catch a glimpse of a sad-looking robin with very little red, or a blackbird with missing feathers. Later on the number of juveniles you see will also decline, as the adult birds force them out of their territories to disperse into the countryside. However, there is still plenty of wildlife to enjoy in the summer. Butterflies and dragonflies are at their height, and
On warm still nights watch out for bats hunting insects at dusk – their weak fluttering flight is very different from that of birds. Both the reserves above organise bat nights where you can learn about the lives of these fascinating mammals, and how to recognise the different species.
whilst you may not have many in your garden, you can easily see some beautiful examples at one of our local nature reserves. Why not visit the RSPB Fairburn Ings reserve /www.rspb.org.uk/ reserves/guide/f/fairburnings) or Rodley Nature Reserve (www. rodleynaturereserve.org), which
Any questions, ideas, suggestions or observations about local birds and wildlife, garden or otherwise are welcome and will be included in future articles. Please email: info@ covered-magazine.net or write to Covered at the usual address.
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Exploring Leeds
A WALK AROUND Horsforth PART 1
Horsforth was for many years a self contained village, mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Horsford, the name reflecting that no matter where you enter the village from it is always necessary to cross a stretch of water and therefore, in the past, the horse would have had to cross a ford to enter the village. Our two walks, (Part II next month) both start at The Green
(postcode LS18 4RH). From here, head up Town Street, noting the many old buildings now in use as shops and eateries. The Old King’s Arms’ dominates the bottom of Town Street - the stone at the front is dated 1879 but the building is much older with documents of transfer of title going back to 1749. Further up, on the right, note the Grove Methodist Chapel, built in 1890. Continue up Town Street past Morrisons supermarket on the left before reaching The Brown Cow (recently renamed Mavericks) on the right. Further up the hill on the
left are the Library & Mechanics Institute. The Mechanics Institute was built in 1881 and has had many uses over the years - older generations may remember dances there on a Saturday night. Pass the Central Methodist Chapel on your right and continue to the top of Town Street noting on the left a group of cottages, which are probably some of the oldest in the village, dating back to the 15th century. Pass over the top of Broadgate Lane and start descending Long Row. Some properties on the left are a couple of hundred years old and behind The Brownlee Arms and those older properties are the Greenbanks and St Margaret’s estates - built on what had previously been a POW establishment. At the bottom of Long Row you will see on your left The Queens Arms. This is the oldest building in the village being used as a Public House. It was built in 1630 and was used as a weaving shop before being converted into a Pub in 1766. Just around the corner we come to another Public House at the north end of the village – The Old Ball. Built originally in 1760, it was rebuilt in the 1960’s and has for
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many years been linked with sport, particularly the Cricket Club in the adjacent field. It should have been called The Old Bull, but a handwriting error changed it to the name it has now had for over 250 years. From here either catch the 97 bus back to The Green or simply retrace your steps and have another look at some of Horsforth’s historical buildings on the way back, perhaps popping into one or two of the pubs for refreshment. Part II next month.
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38 Blast from the Past
The Leeds Pottery The rise and fall of Leeds Pottery followed the same script as so many localised manufacturing industries in the nineteenth century. Ivor Hughes visited Temple Newsam House to look at Leeds City Council’s own collection.
Four of the eight Leeds Pottery wine bin labels stored away at Temple Newsam House. Leeds Pottery production such as this is prized more highly for scarcity than quality – these just don’t bear comparison with the output of Wedgwood or Minton.
The wider picture Leeds Pottery is inextricably associated with its pierced creamware – made from white Cornish clay and local flint. So much so that few people are aware of the fact that anything else was ever made there, and so universally that just about any pierced creamware turning up at fairs or auction is automatically designated “Leeds”. Today, “Leeds” ware is still being made in quantity in Staffordshire, some 120 miles to the south. Leeds Pottery was founded in 1770 by Richard Humble and the brothers John and Joshua Green. The Greens’ cousin Savile Green and an entrepreneur William Hartley joined soon after. It was as Humble, Hartley, Greens & Company that they were to become known for decorative table ware. Their best years for art pottery started around 1780, and then spanning barely half a century. The ongoing series of mergers, closures and bankruptcies continued until the company closed for good in 1881. By that time they had become focused on producing less decorative utilitarian ware. They were by far the largest of the 35 potteries in Leeds, with only five of those recorded as having produced similar wares. The bulk production
of Leeds Pottery’s was and remained
This 22cm puzzle jug is a fine example of the genre.
In 1802 the butcher James Ibbotson would “lay 18 to a Guinea this is Best Beef in OTLEY MARKET”. Leeds Pottery was poor man’s porcelain at the time, but original folk art has never been more popular.
creamware, with a translucent lead glaze and rarely decorated. But they also made highly decorative examples of what might today be called folk art – not the finest bone china, but honest and expressive everyday pieces of art pottery. Like French faience, it was the poor man’s porcelain of the time. And, like its French counterpart, it is highly prized today.
They bounced back again and again, though later in the nineteenth century they were to become victims of the very factors that had made the town so successful. The Industrial Revolution had caused the local population to explode. The barges and trains that carried Leeds goods all over the country weren’t going to come back empty. Pottery was a prime candidate for the return trip.
The writing on the wall
The Leeds City Collection
Leeds Pottery had financial problems from early on – notably a closure in 1806 following a fiveyear partnership with Swinton Pottery and in 1830 the sale of the factory and stock to creditors.
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IRONMAN – NOT JUST A SUPERHERO As the Commonwealth Games take place in Glasgow, looking to reign supreme at the Triathlon events are Leeds’ very own Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonny. Alistair won gold in the Triathlon in London 2012 and Jonny collected the bronze medal in the same event. In the spirit of the occasion, and in homage to two local legends in the making, you are about to find out a little bit about what it would take to try and conquer on one of the world’s toughest events. The triathlon that the Brownlee brothers will be tackling at the Commonwealth games, in and around Strathclyde Country Park, is commonly known as the ‘Olympic’ distance and consists of a 1500m swim, a 40km cycle and a 10km run. The most common triathlon distance in popular culture is the Ironman and it has become a massive international event – this involves a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile cycle and a 26.2 mile run. Tackling an Ironman is intense and requires an extreme training program, the great thing is, if you’re inspired by the athletes you’ll see on TV this year and fancy tackling a huge
event, even longer than that of the games, then you have a year to get in the shape of your life and take on the Ironman. Dedication is very important when training for an event like this, it isn’t something you can leave until the last minute, your body needs to be in peak condition and you also need to be as strong mentally as you are physically. Discipline also plays a key role in training and in the event itself as it is very easy to get caught up in the moment and burn out early on, which in turn, will ruin the whole experience. Stamina and technique are two vital aspects of training that need focussing on to make sure that you can get the best performance out of yourself. You’ll also need to start gradually clocking up more and more miles and hours on the road on foot and cycling and in the pool or open water swimming to make sure you can complete each level. That being said, knowing your limits is vital and it is about working to the best of your ability, forget about what times other
people have posted; in this sort of event the old cliché ‘It’s not about winning, it’s about the taking part’ rings true, because after all your hard work and training, you will cross the finish line and join an exclusive club with the select group of people on earth that have conquered an Ironman. Written by Daniel Roberts (@DannyRoberts74) Sponsored by Trinity Fitness Sports Centre Tel: 0113 283 7155, www.trinityfitness.co.uk
42 News from the Suburbs
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Being Brel – a Life in Song Scornful comments like “Name three famous Belgians” should be less current these days, when Belgium – second only to France – has produced 18 winners of a certain cycle race much in the recent news. One, Eddy Merckx, took the T de F title 5 times. Another contender for fame is the thoughtful singersongwriter Jacques Brel, whose work inspired a generation of baby-boomers. Nick O’Connor has a lifelong obsession with Brel’s music and has developed a performance of music and theatre
around it, which he brought to Otley Courthouse in June. Multimedia imagery and film footage helped to bring alive the man behind the songs, but the best and bravest part of the “Being Brel” evening was Nick’s performance of such seminal tracks as “Le Plat Pays”, a tribute to Brel’s homeland. To sing Brel live after Brel singing on record was a real feat and the performance in English truly brought home the impact of the words. Born in 1928, Brel sadly died from cancer at the age of 49, having already given up performing live in favour of recording and acting. Nick O’Connor’s show paid due tribute to all Jacques Brel’s gifts and brought him anew to
a contemporary audience while allowing others a brilliant trip down memory lane.
Cousins from both sides of the globe lead service at Otley Methodist Church Local Preacher Matt Burland from Cookridge and John Burland from Australia combined to lead a recent Sunday morning service at Otley Methodist Church. They are half 3rd cousins once removed as John’s Great Great Great Grandfather who was the half brother of Matt’s Great Great Great Grandfather from Horsforth went out to Australia as a mining engineer back in the 19th century. John spoke about his work as a Christian Musician and Worship Leader in Australia and led the congregation in two new songs including “Walking in Faith” the title song on his new CD. He also performed “Firm in the Faith” as a solo
Matt Burland (L) and Antipodean relative, John
number during a ref lective part of the service. Otley was the second venue of
John’s 17 day, 8 venue tour of the UK in June & July. He hopes to be back again in the autumn and again next June.
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Tour de France: a challenge for the monthlies The Tour de France, as great as it was for Yorkshire, is becoming a distant memory for some. Being a monthly, and with that in mind, we asked contributor Ivor Hughes to find some angles that might hold interest in the following weeks
They’re off (or not). With the ribbon cut by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, this was the second ceremonial start. “K Zero” was on fact a mile and a half later.
of published and credited sports images, cite publications in which their work will appear and provide a photocopy of their national press card (eg BBC or NUJ). And then sign and return an eight-page declaration. Getting accreditation to shoot Le And then keep their fingers crossed Tour isn’t easy. Photographers – though not that tightly in my case are asked to supply examples as I’d shot it in France a few years
Similarly, the confinement of official photographers at Harewood two hours earlier than necessary gave others a great opportunity to shoot subjects other than the front of Harewood House. Here a charming birthday party from Coachford Cycling Club, County Cork. It was Der Hartnet’s 66th birthday (bearded) and his friends treated him (and themselves) to the first two stages of the tour.
ago. And, yes, the appearance of the pics in Covered, a monthly with a run in excess of 100,000 copies, was bound to be good enough for ASO, the governing body. But what to shoot, and which pics to use? There were around twenty press photographers at the official opening ceremony at Harewood House on the Saturday. And thousands more amateurs and pros between Leeds, Harrogate, York and Sheffield. As hard as I might try, my pics just weren’t going to be the best. So they had to be different. The first opportunities arose at the media village when it opened on the preceding Wednesday. The immense Continental circus that accompanies the Tour wasn’t at the saturation levels it enjoys in France. The gendarmes, French fire brigade, sponsors’ vehicles, official cars, motorcycles, teams, ASO, overseas press and the governing body must have outnumbered the British press
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by twenty to one. Whether the shots of vehicles against the Leeds skyline were worthwhile remains in doubt, but I was the only one around when Welcome to Yorkshire’s Chief Executive Gary Verity was escorting five-times winner and tour consultant and pundit Bernard Hinault across the car park; “Gary, are you going to Otley Cycle Races tonight? You’ve lost a couple of stone since I photographed you there last year.” Gary Verity; “Yes, I’ll be there. And it’s three stones actually. I’ve been getting on my bike. It took me ten hours to cycle the first stage last week, but I did it.” The other event at Harewood, sitting alongside the Tour, was the Yorkshire Festival of Cycling, around 100 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors over the whole weekend. Journalists also had to visit the Festival’s media centre to get passes for the grounds of Harewood itself. I’d
Enjoying their dinner in The Chevin on the Wednesday night. Wilfred Pesquet (left) is part of the forty-seven strong detachment of Paris HQ gendarmes that accompanies the tour throughout. Opposite is Lieutenant Colonel Eric Luzet, the policeman in charge of all French road and rail movements and operations. A relieved and justifiably proud Gary Verity at the head of the start.
checked in on the Friday to get an idea of the shape of the thing. So, on the Saturday, I was blissfully unaware that the other official photographers had been herded by the police into a photo pen near the start. At 8.30 – at least two hours
before anything happened and three before the cyclists arrived. So, I got three hours of pics of the Festival that none of the others were able to get. Though I did wonder at the time why I was the only one shooting.
Three days to go until the Tour hits Leeds, and interest in Otley Cycle Races has never been greater. The Tour inspired Ann and Dave Shone to plan a sponsored “Tour de Belgium” in September, raising funds for a support group for young people with diabetes.
These and other images are available on ivorhughes.com
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LEEDS WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Local businesses, performers and artists came together in Leeds for the annual Waterfront Festival recently to bring art, entertainment, food and family fun to this award-winning event. Held the weekend before the Yorkshire Tour de France, it was the perfect opportunity to get into the party spirit and have a great day out as part of the 100 days of culture. From Granary Wharf along to Thwaite Mills, the city’s River Aire waterfront was transformed into a blaze of colour, sound and aroma for the weekend as the programme showcased a variety of entertainment from live music to artisan food markets and the popular dragon boat racing. Regular favourites ‘The Mermaids’ performed a unique dry-land splash mob, alongside some new pirate allies, and Brewery Wharf had their very own ‘Camp Cooks’ entertaining
cabaret style. Water taxis and boat rides ferried people along the river to Thwaite Mills where there was more fun with archery, crazy golf and a mini fairground and the steam punk market. A little bit of French flavour was added this year at Victoria Wharf with a display of Citroen 2CV cars, Petanque and boules being played outside Brasserie Blanc. Leeds Minster got in on the act with music, crafts and an Armed Forces Day Commemoration Service whilst outside the Royal Armouries there were drumming workshops courtesy of the ‘Cloth Cat Studios’ and 100 metres of graffiti art and illustration created by 25 contemporary artists. Live music was provided throughout the 2 days from ‘The Hop’ at Granary Wharf all along the water’s edge, and sometimes even on it, with performances also taking place on floating stages and musical boat trips.
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The ‘Playful Leeds’ team were on hand for the festival fun with their trail featuring 14 robots hidden along the river and canal banks. Their March of the Robots workshops have proved very popular at venues around the city and encouraged people of all ages to get creative and make robots from junk, old bits of technology and a little imagination. The greatly anticipated dragon boat racing was a main event of Saturday, taking over Leeds Dock, and saw local businesses battle it out in a series of races whilst raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care and providing a great spectacle for on-lookers. For more images from this year’s festival, or to get involved next year, visit the website www.leedswaterfrontfestival.com
Transport of Delight? If you are a regular visitor to Horsforth then there’s a good chance that you’ll have seen this car around at some time or another. But why? Photographer Ivor Hughes was certainly wondering after seeing it a couple of times parked on New Road Side. Might it be a visual match for the Reliant Rialto, painted Del Boy style, photographed and featured in our last issue? Though what was the story behind it? By coincidence, and within a week, all was revealed. There it was, in all its glory, at Otley Sunday car boot sale early in July – Ivor’s always there looking for bargains. Horsforth resident Darren Bond, of Broadgate Crescent, had decided to liven the car up a little as a fundraising initiative for Candlelighters, a charity devoted to raising funds for relieving some of the pressures on children with
cancer, and their families. “I’m hoping that programmes like Look North or Top Gear might take an interest. I’ve contacted them but haven’t heard back. Not yet, anyway. I’m keen to do anything that will raise the profile of such a worthwhile charity”. Have no fear Darren. We’re on
your side. Where Covered leads, others often follow (see our followup piece about Leeds cyclist Beryl Burton). Anyone wishing to contact Darren or follow his activities can find him quite easily on Facebook. And, while you’re at it, why not take a look at Covered Magazine’s Facebook presence too?
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Leeds Rugby Foundation’s own “Grand Départ” Covered was honoured to be invited to two days of rugby league related activity at the home of Super League team Catalan Dragons in Perpignan, France – on the Mediterranean and close to the Spanish border. On the afternoon of 19 June we attended the Dragons’ 80th birthday celebrations in the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace. Later that evening the match against Hull FC. Having beaten league leaders St Helens 42-0 the preceding Saturday, the Dragons weren’t the only ones preparing for an onslaught. But Hull FC gave a good account of themselves and were narrowly
Fix My Street! Reader Mike Parks, a retired business lecturer in Meanwood, kindly copied Covered magazine into an email he’d sent to three local councillors and MP Fabian Hamilton. He had been acting on behalf of an elderly neighbour whose front wall is in danger of falling backward into her garden, the structural damage apparently caused by the roots of one of the large trees in Stainbeck Road. Mike had initially posted the problem on fixmystreet.com – since 2007 a publicly funded web platform that now receives in excess of 2000 such complaints every week. It was logged on 20 June and shown as having been referred to Leeds City Council within minutes. There for all to see, complaints such as these give local authorities nowhere to hide.
Keith leading the LRF Quest 14 Team on the open road out of Perpignan on the Sunday
beaten 20-16 – and then only because they had given the Dragons too free a rein early in the match. Then, on the Sunday morning, we were delighted to wish LRF’s team of four cyclists all the best as
they departed on their 1000+ miles “Quest 14” sponsored cycle ride to Leeds, then Stage 1 of Le Tour, and then on to Headingley to present the ball at the Rhino’s home fixture with the Dragons. Whatever will they be doing in 2015?
Nonetheless, by 6 July, Mike and his neighbour were still waiting for a response. Hence the email to the four local politicians. Our picture shows the extent of the problem. As Mr Parks told Covered, the wall is standing at around 75 degrees - or 15 degrees from vertical (see the lamp posts behind). There is also a significant loss of natural light to the property. So, for the problems to be fully resolved, work may be necessary on the roots, branches and wall – which, in turn, may reveal additional problems with power supplies and drainage. The house in question is not the only one in Stainbeck Road seemingly affected by the lines of large trees. Nor can Stainbeck Road be the only one in Leeds where trees have caused problems. Councillor Alex Sobel took prompt action on the resident’s behalf by referring the matter to
The front wall in Stainbeck Road
LCC Highways Department and undertook to inform Mr Parks of their response. Covered magazine has asked Cllr Sobel to keep us in the picture, and invited comment from LCC on the question of how they intend to address what may become a growing and more urgent city-wide problem.
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GREG MULHOLLAND MP
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Superheroes are described as a type of hero or saviour possessing extraordinary talents, supernatural phenomena or superhuman powers and dedicated to protecting the public. Does this sound like you? I’ve partnered with the Anthony Nolan charity to hunt for more selfless superheroes who can help save lives here in Leeds North West. The Anthony Nolan charity is searching for more local heroes to join their bone marrow register in the fight against blood cancer and the search is underway as the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register has been
mapped across the UK by local Unfortunately, the charity can currently only find a match for area for the first time. around half of those who come The charity have informed me to them so they urgently need that there are 981 selfless people more people to join the register. willing to donate their stem cells or bone marrow to save the life Recently, I wrote to all the of a stranger, here in Leeds North secondary schools in my area to West and there are currently ask them to consider allowing the more than 525,000 people on the Anthony Nolan charity to hold talks to students who are over register overall. the age of 16. To join the register you must be 16-30 years old and The charity was the world’s in good health; all you need to do first bone marrow register is fill out a simple form online and has been saving lives for and spit into a tube. You can four decades by matching find out more by going to www. remarkable people willing to anthonynolan.org/superhero. donate their bone marrow to patients in desperate need of Wainwright House a transplant. Two thirds of 12 Holt Park Centre UK patients will not find a LS16 7SR matching donor from within greg@gregmulholland.org their families so instead 0113 226 6519 they turn to Anthony Nolan. www.gregmulholland.org
STUART ANDREW MP July has been a truly momentous month for Yorkshire, with the Grand Depart putting our county at the centre of the world’s stage for a spectacular weekend. With millions of spectators lining the route, it was a thrilling start to the race and it was wonderful to see the accolades from sporting figures across the globe come pouring in for the enthusiasm and support of fans in Yorkshire. Four years of planning went into the event and organiser Gary Verity deserves full credit for the superb results. I know that Gary (chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire) worked tirelessly with his team to ensure that this was the
most successful Grand Depart to date and am sure readers will join me in congratulating him. This was a great advert for Yorkshire and I have no doubt that there will be a boost to tourism in our area as a consequence. Yorkshire also has much to celebrate with the announcements this month on the Growth Deals. £73 million has been allocated for 2015/16 to Leeds City Region,
the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for our local area. This money is being put directly in the hands of Leeds City Region, so local authorities and businesses are able to make sure it goes on the projects in my constituency which will maximize the benefit for local people and businesses. One of the main aspects of the funding plan for Leeds will be significant investment in the transport system which will be of great benefit to all residents from our area. No decisions have been made yet on which projects are to receive the funding but I will be following this closely and will keep readers updated in future columns. Stuart Andrew MP 94A Town Street Horsforth LS18 4AP T: 0113 258 5615 E: stuart.Andrew.mp@parliament.uk
50 Leeds Landmarks
Hyde Park Picture House The Hyde Park Picture House is celebrating it’s centenary this year, making it one of the oldest cinemas in the UK. Located just outside of Leeds city centre, this Grade II listed building has many original features including functional gas lighting, an ornate balcony, operational 35mm and 16mm projectors and even a piano, which would have once accompanied silent films. If you’re looking for a unique and friendly atmosphere, to share with other people who truly care about film, then this is the place for you. Opened during the height of war in 1914, Hyde Park was billed as ‘the cosiest cinema in Leeds’, which is a reputation they strive to maintain today. It is now owned by Leeds City Council and supported by a board of trustees, who also oversee City Varieties and Grand theatres in Leeds, after being recognised as a venue of historical and cultural relevance and saved from closure in 1989. Hyde Park screens some of the best independent, art house and classic films from around the world. Having said that, it’s a
common error to assume that they don’t show the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Whilst, it’s true that the variety may not be as great as some other cinemas, the big name films are still there, in all their digital glory, they are just more diligently selected. The dedication to film as an art-form becomes apparent as General Manager, Wendy Cook, proudly explains that this is one of the few cinemas around the world to still employ projectionists, rather than just leave everything to technology.
This 275 seat venue is popular for cast and crew screenings, film festivals and even parties and there is provision for 4 wheelchairs within the stalls. A kiosk, staffed by dedicated volunteers, offers the usual array of popcorn and sweets alongside carefully chosen local goods such as beers from
“This 275 seat venue is popular for cast and crew screenings, film festivals and even parties”
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Kirkstall, coffee from Horsforth and ice-cream from Halifax. The emphasis here is about making film appealing and accessible to all and, again, the care and consideration within the programming shows this. Ollie Jenkins, administrator, tells of screenings for those on the autism spectrum and for the deaf and visually impaired in addition to the family matinees (just £1 for children) and ‘Bring Your Baby’ showings, which recognise that new mums may still want to see popular films but without the worry of disruption to other viewers. With raised lighting, free tea and coffee and even bottle warming facilities, every effort has been made to make this a comfortable experience. Every week there is a ‘Tuesday Wonder’ which showcases films which may not otherwise be shown in the area and 1 August is the annual Yorkshire Day which will feature ‘Brassed Off’ this year. Hyde Park are also running free animation workshops to varying ages on
8 August in celebration of the filmmaker Norman McLaren and booking is recommended for this event. More information on the cinema’s history and programming can be found on the website www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk
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Beryl Burton to be Honoured by Leeds In the last issue of Covered we featured Leeds’ multiple cycling champion Beryl Burton – possibly the greatest cyclist ever. For over twenty years, including the sixties and seventies, she was almost unbeatable. Her name had come to light recently not because of the Tour de France but because of the adaptation of the radio play Beryl running at West Yorkshire Playhouse. We remarked that, at least in comparison with more recent sporting greats, Beryl Burton’s successes had been relatively under-recognised. Although her MBE was elevated to OBE after ten years at the top, she progressed no further. Perhaps we touched a nerve in the city’s corridors of power. At a special meeting on 2 July, attended by Tour de France
Street Art, Performing Art or Both? On his way to the TDF Media Village in Wellington Place, near Leeds Train Station, Covered photographer Ivor Hughes spotted this curiously dressed artist in Cookridge Street; “Excuse me. Are you a local artist?” Nothing. “Excuse me.” Clearly the artist was either preoccupied, hard of hearing, downright rude or in the middle of some kind of performance.
Beryl Burton depicted in a mural on the wall of Yorkshire Bank, Morley (Image Leodis and the David Atkinson Archive)
Director Christian Prudhomme, Leeds CC decided to honour Beryl posthumously by awarding her the Freedom of the City of Leeds. Leeds CC’s press announcement to that effect took pride in the fact that her name would be inscribed alongside others including Nelson Mandela, Sir Winston Churchill and Clement (Earl) Atlee. Which got us thinking again. While the three co-recipients plugged by But what? Every minute or so he’d cross the road, take a good look in the distance, return to his easel and add a few more pencil strokes to his drawing. Was this street art combined with performing art? And did our photographer become part of the performance by returning with a camera? We’d love to know what the artist was about. There being no collection box, he was either selfdriven or sponsored - perhaps by the TDF marquee and souvenir shop nearby. And why did he have a timer in front of him? He certainly wasn’t saying. Can any readers offer a suggestion or explanation?
LCC were indeed world greats, none of them springs to mind as a Leeds lad (or lass). Nor would their freedom to drive a flock of geese or herd of sheep along The Headrow, or wherever, have figured particularly prominently in their memoirs. So, and on that note, have any other Leeds greats been overlooked? What might be a fitting tribute?
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Great Yorkshire Show Just like Le Tour a few days earlier, the Great Yorkshire Show escaped the heavy rain which had been forecast. The day we visited, Wednesday (the second of three), was blessed with glorious sunshine. Yes, the Gods were certainly smiling on their own country in 2014. One hundred journalists signed in as guests on the Wednesday. Including BBC Radio and TV, dailies and the agricultural and rural press. So, whether or not you were there (especially of you were), there’s not an awful lot of information Covered can usefully add. Sorry about that. Still, for those of you who haven’t yet visited, we’d like to mention the remarkable value for money that struck us. A £60 family (2+3) day ticket offers twelve hours of animals,
The Welcome to Yorkshire stand was a county-wide showcase – here Pateley Bridge artist Alister Colley, officially appointed artist of The Grand Départ.
exhibits, shows, entertainments, cars and farming machinery, country crafts, competitions, music, fashion, art, drama, flowers, food and cookery with related displays and demonstrations. There’s just so much going on that some hard choices have to be made. Although it’s each to his own, that £60 stacks up quite well against, say, a day at Alton Towers (£160) or top football match (£70-£170 depending).
Otley sculptor and mason Thomas Webster with his “dancing statue”. There woll be more about Thomas and his work in a future issue of Covered.
Acres of farming machinery, from chainsaws to combine harvesters
Outfitter Eric Spencer from Ilkley; “A photo? Yes, please do. But please be quick – you wouldn’t believe how busy we’ve been today.”
Leeds jazz and soul singer Sarah Brickel and her band put on four shows in the open air on the Wednesday.
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A great fund-raising event for Airedale The Endoscopy Dept of Airedale General Hospital requires approximately £60000 to cover equipment shortfalls. As we know only too well, the NHS cannot always provide cutting edge technology and this leaves room for charitable events to boost funds. One such was a Charity Ball held at Craiglands Hotel in June. The target for the ball was to raise around £3000 and was a great success with a splendid £8000 received so far.
Guests enjoying the dinner at Craiglands
Music was provided by Leeds based Arthur’s Vineyard whose excellent musicianship really put the guests in the mood to dance. The lively performance of The Sultans of Swing made an excellent contrast with their renditions of popular swing music. As well as ticket sales, there was a raffle and an auction with prizes and auction items generously donated by local enterprises. Co-organiser Carol Bogaardt told Covered that she was delighted with the outcome of the event ‘We had a marvellous evening which all the guests enjoyed and we are most grateful to the musicians, who gave their services for free. Such an event is only possible thanks to people organising tables of guests, offering prizes and giving their time. The Craiglands staff helped enormously with all the
Co-organiser Carol Bogaardt pronounced the event a great success
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Calling gardeners, bakers, photographers and craftspeople! Ilkley Flower Show 2014 This year’s Ilkley Flower Show will be on the Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 23 August at the Clarke-Foley Centre in Cunliffe Road. Schedules with entry forms are now available from Booths supermarket, Ilkley Library and Tourist Information Centre, Otley Library and Courthouse or from Show Secretary Heather Chapman MBE on 01943 600041. There are many special prizes to compete for, generously supplied by local businesses and individuals. There is a £50 prize for the most points gained in the Show from President Alan Titchmarsh, who has also donated a signed copy of one of his books as a raffle prize. Entries need to be in by 20 August and competitors can set up on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Judging will be from 11am and doors will open to the public at 2pm. The Flower Show Society is very grateful to sponsors and advertisers, notably to Audley Clevedon for again offering delicious
Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth I thought I would use this opportunity to update residents on a few of the things I have been working on over the last month or so. I have been chairing a sub group of the World War one committee that has been looking at the commemorative garden at Nunroyd Park. We will be looking to consult on plans over the summer so please let us know your thoughts. Leeds Council are looking into partial night time light switch offs in residential areas, all of the elected members are currently being consulted on plans. I am opposed to these plans as they could have a negative impact on road safety and lead to an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour. The council says it will consult with the residents affected so I would urge residents to make their feelings heard. I have been speaking to council officers about issues with the councils grass cutting contact, raising issues
Regular Flower Show entrant Ruth Brown receiving one of her many awards from Cllr Mike Gibbons in 2013
desserts for the judges’ lunch. The Society committee is also appealing for new members to replace those stepping down after many years of service. The Show is a valuable community event and involvement is most rewarding. If you are interested, please contact Heather on the above number. that residents have raised with me and my ward colleagues. These have ranged from areas of grass totally missed to areas where cutting quality has been poor. I will keep raising these issues as I come across them to ensure that our ward continues to look tidy over the summer months. Cllr Paul Wadsworth Shadow Spokesman for the Environment Wetherby Ward (Guiseley and Rawdon) Paul.wadsworth@leeds.gov.uk / T: 0113 3950356
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