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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. This month our Food & Drink feature takes a look at Bar t’at in Ilkley – a great destination that is ideal for those of you that like to take in a bit of the fabulous Yorkshire countryside too. So pop up to the moor, stretch your legs and then call in and try it out, you won’t be disappointed! If you visit a restaurant, brasserie or pub which you think deserves a mention then please let us know. We make no charge to the establishment for our features, which means that we can offer an impartial, genuine opinion of the offerings there. Also, a picture speaks a thousand words and all the images in the features are taken on the day of our visit, there’s no time for setting up studio shots. If the food looks good in the feature then it generally is! I’m also keen to feature other businesses in Covered and I’d welcome recommendations on any type of business you think has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide excellent service, a fabulous product or a business with a story – some heritage perhaps. Again, we wouldn’t make a charge for these features but if we don’t know about the star businesses in our area then we can’t give them a well deserved slap on the back and tell others. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 09/10/14 and the advertising deadline is 09/10/14. Until next month,

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Covered Edition 43 / october 2014 Contents

04 food & drink 12 Property picks 16 The Really USeful Guide 23 Garden guru 40 new classifieds Competition

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Bar t’at Tucked away in a quiet corner of the genteel spa town of Ilkley sits a lovely little place going by the very apt name of Bar T’at, a linguistic spin on the old rhyme for which the town is fabled. A quick look at Trip Advisor reveals a plethora of 5 star reviews, aimed largely at the quality of the food, range of ales and friendly staff, so we decided it was time to pay them a visit to find out more.

Bar T’at is situated on Cunliffe Road but can also be accessed from the main central car park around the Moors Shopping Centre. Approaching from the front you get a sense that this end terrace property was once a house or a shop, now doubled in size by an extension built onto the side, and it’s reminiscent of the ever popular Fanny’s Ale House over in

Saltaire. Once inside though, it’s very different. Though the range of cask, keg and bottled ales may rival Fanny’s, the space is a lot more airy and relaxed and there’s a multi level beer garden to the rear of the bar which is ideal for a quick pint whilst out walking the dog. This place has also got something that a lot of real ale pubs lack… outstanding food.

There’s a new team in place here at Bar T’at and Head Chef, David Dockerty, is one of the newest additions. Having worked previously at restaurants and bars largely around the Horsforth area of Leeds, David is keen to expand the range available and to showcase the venue as a great place for a spot of evening dining. Whilst keeping the popular classic pub food such as Lishman’s sausage and mash, home made pie of the day and fish and chips, the new menu which has been introduced includes such delights as smoked haddock risotto, served with a poached egg, to start with and main courses include pan fried salmon with fondant potato and a pancetta and baby onion fricassee or a cajun spiced lamb, served with coriander rice and salsa. Desserts include the age old classic sticky toffee pudding with a vanilla pod ice cream

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and sandwiches and lighter meals are available during the day and include a caramelised onion and Yorkshire blue cheese ciabatta melt or a Bar T’at platter for 2, a modern day

take on Ploughman’s Lunch, and the ideal accompaniment to real ale. The menu will change and vary as seasonal produce is used and is all sourced locally. There are

vegetarian and gluten free options available and also a 1 or 2 course roast is available on a Sunday. Wednesdays are also proving popular with the quiz and a burger nights and other special offers are available through the web site. And if you’re looking for somewhere different for a Christmas or New Year meal or party, these start at the end of November at Bar T’at with a range of dishes available. Ham hock terrine with homemade piccalilli, granary toast is an example of just one of the starters and if you fancy something a little different to the usual turkey with trimmings (which is also available) you could try braised ox cheek, served with mash potato, sticky red cabbage and dates with a red wine jus. Peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce is one of the desserts available.

The labyrinth of rooms at Bar T’at offer something for everyone, with quiet nooks and crannies for a quiet, romantic meal through to a larger bar area for chatting with friends and a downstairs ‘cellar’ dining room, which has a cosy candlelit atmosphere and is ideal for a family get-together.

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Pre-booking is necessary for all Christmas and New Year meals though. The labyrinth of rooms at Bar T’at offer something for everyone, with quiet nooks and crannies for a quiet, romantic meal through to a larger bar area for chatting with friends and a downstairs ‘cellar’ dining room, which has a cosy candlelit atmosphere and is ideal for a family get-together. There’s even a separate function room where up to 30-40 people can be catered for, and this is a great space for private parties or an afternoon tea or buffet, and has it’s own access to the beer garden. This may all change soon though as the venue is soon to undergo a refurbishment as part of a chain of 15 bars run by Market Town Taverns. Each bar feels quite unique though and is run independently by the team in house.

General Manager at Bar T’at, Sarah Brown, leads the relatively small, but friendly and attentive, team here and talks through some of the real ales on offer… and there’s quite a lot. There’s a great range of 8 cask ales available, Timothy Taylor’s, Black Sheep, Roosters and Ilkley Brewery all have a permanent place on the bar, whilst the remaining pumps are dedicated to an ever changing range of guest ales. Usually, one pump features a single brewery’s ales for a few weeks, enabling customers to get to know that whole brewery’s range and they always have a dark beer (mild, stout or porter) available on one of the other pumps. Taster trays are available for either cask or keg beer and are a great way to try a variety of drinks, offering 3 smaller glasses which equal a pint. There’s an unusual selection of bottled beers and ciders too, from Belgium’s

Floris chocolate beer through to Timmerman’s Peche fruit ale. Hot drinks are also served throughout the day. Amongst the rave reviews found online, comments such as “the waiter remembered what we were drinking” and “the staff recommended an excellent choice” seem to crop up time and time again and it’s this sort of service which has made Bar T’at popular with the locals. Now, with a new and invigorated menu available, this seems the ideal place to visit for a good meal after a spot of shopping or if you’re looking forward to a nice pint after wandering out on Ilkla Moor baht ‘at. Bar T’at can be contacted on Facebook and Twitter and also through their website www.markettowntaverns.co.uk

News from the Suburbs

Young Artists Recitals at Lotherton Hall – autumn season 2014 Lotherton Hall resumes its series of Sunday afternoon classical chamber music concerts in a historic setting on 5 October, with a piano recital by Maya Irgalina. She will be performing Chopin’s Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, op. 22, and his Fantasie Impromptu, op. 66, as well as Schumann’s Sonata no.1, op. 11. On 2 November, the concert will celebrate the Pastoral Tradition: English song 1800-1900, with Bethany Seymour (soprano) and Ben Horden (piano). Composers featured will include George Pinto, Sir Henry Bishop, Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Sir Frederic Cowen, Charles Villiers Stanford and Sir Hubert Parry.

Make a day of it. Admission to the Hall is included in the ticket price

On 7 December, a piano trio is scheduled. Covered will give details when they are finalised. Tickets are £11.00 full price; £9.50 concessions; £20.00 family (2+2)

Gallery afterwards. Car parking is free with pre-booked tickets.

All concerts begin at 2pm. Tickets include tea and cakes in the Servants

Booking is strongly recommended. Contact Wendy Shuttleworth by email on wendy.shuttleworth@ leeds.gov.uk or by telephone on 0113 378 2966

at the moment, particularly when considering the significant economic benefits that one could bring to our area. As we all know, the airport is only served by often overcrowded roads and we need an alternative I believe that such a rail link is the that will improve things for both only answer to the connectivity passengers and my constituents. problems between Leeds, Bradford and the airport. It is incredible that our I was therefore pleased to have regional airport has no rail connection secured a debate in Parliament

on 15th October. This will be a fantastic opportunity for me to continue to lobby the Government to make a firm commitment to improving connectivity in Leeds. With enormous investments being made in the North already via the Northern Hub and HS2 projects, this is a logical addition which should be included in the overarching long term plan for transport in the north.

STUART ANDREW MP For many years I have supported the campaign to create a rail link between Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds train station and have now taken this campaign to Parliament. I recently met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Transport to highlight the case for investment in such a transport project and was pleased to have secured their commitment to consider Leeds in future discussions and consider the points I made.

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property PICK 16 ALL SAINTS COURT, CATTLE MARKET STREET, OTLEY £330,000 Centrally located within Otley town centre, an attractive, light and airy, 4 bedroomed house. Beautifully presented throughout, the accommodation is complemented by new windows, gas fired central heating and a good range of fixtures and fittings. Briefly comprises an entrance hall with a cloaks w.c. off, a sitting room and a dining kitchen to the ground floor. Moving up

there is an impressive sized landing, house bathroom and 2 bedrooms, 1 with a stylish modern en-suite. The top floor offers 2 further double bedrooms with fantastic beamed detailing to both rooms.

DALE EDDISON Otley Office T: 01943 465465 E: otley@daleeddison.co.uk www.daleeddison.co.uk

INTAKE LANE, RODLEY £289,950 A superb stone built, three bedroom detached house, arranged over three floors with flexible and spacious accommodation. The property has been LINLEY SIMPSON tastefully modernised yet retains some 12 Station Road Horsforth, delightful period features. Leeds LS18 5NR

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WELLROYD, RAWDON £489,950 Large, unique stone residence in a tranquil semi rural hamlet backing onto Greenbelt land. Beautiful shared grounds approx 1.5 acres. Substantial & luxurious flexible accommodation with 4 bedrooms and a wealth of character. Close to amenities, excellent schools & transport links. Double garage. Use of tennis court. EPC-E

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Education: Opt for Open Days Choosing which school your child should attend is a big decision parents must make, and by experiencing schools’ environments for yourself it can be made so much more straightforward. Open days provide parents with the perfect opportunity to get a feel of their child’s potential school and enable them to make an educated decision about whether it’s the right choice. During open days, you can explore schools’ various facilities, such as halls, lunch rooms, outdoor areas, computer rooms, libraries, and the main classrooms. You will readily recognise the school’s dedication and desire to make students’ journey through education an enlivened, enriching, and enjoyable experience. A school’s atmosphere will immediately impact you on open days. Friendly staff, organised facilities, and bright, colourful educational posters on every wall and in every classroom will reflect the school’s enthusiasm and commitment to teaching. But aesthetics are only a part of the school’s overall impression. Open days are the perfect occasion to chat with tutors and truly get a sense of who will be imparting knowledge to your child. You Mixed Classes for ages 6 months to 5 years in Adel, Alwoodley, Farsley, Headingley, Horsforth, Otley & Roundhay

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will be able to assess whether the school’s staff are wholly invested in the children’s learning experience and their wellbeing. Open days will also give parents the chance to ask questions and learn more about how the school’s curriculum works, helping you decide if it’s well-suited to your child. Inquiring about extracurricular options, disciplinary measures, access to resources, and out-ofschool trips for example will give you a three-dimensional look at the school’s practice. Some open days may take place during regular school hours, or you can potentially arrange a private visit if preferred. This will provide an organic demonstration of how the average day in school would be for your child, and you can then rest easy knowing you have chosen the right school.

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LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.

National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a range of events throughout the year. From October to March we have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/tea and biscuits. To join is only £8 per year and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:anneebell19@aol.cpm

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

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES

LEEDS CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP

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

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).

BURLEY WILDLIFE GROUP

LEEDS FELINE FRIENDS

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)

NORTH LEEDS MODEL FLYING CLUB 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

18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome. Details: tony_cleminson@hotmail.com

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

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

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 2160593mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

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

LEEDS RSPB GROUP

Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildlife-rich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.

ROYAL MILITARY POLICE ASSOCIATION.

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

MERCURY MOVIE MAKERS

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

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

THE THURSDAY GROUP, ILKLEY

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

THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP

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

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WHARFEDALE & DISTRICT AEROMODELLER’S CLUB

Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale First Friday of each month 8pm. Controlline flying each Sunday. Juniors and beginners welcome Enquiries: Chairman Jeff Smith 0113 260 3557

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

DROP-IN MEDITATION EVENING CLASSES At Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5HD Thursday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm. Suitable for beginners and those who have meditated previously. Taught from a Buddhist perspective. For more info: www.meditationinleeds.org or call 0113 265 2118

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. Next social event is on Friday 26th September 2014 at 7.00 pm. Gluten-Free Tasting Evening at COOK North Leeds, 331 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6QD. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. 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 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

OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758

OTLEY TOWN FC

Looking for new players to join. Old Showground, Pool Road, Otley Saturdays 1pm & Tuesday for training 7pm. Enquiries: 07951 278440

YOGA CLASSES – 1st CLASS FREE!!

Tuesdays: 7pm-8.30pm, The Crystal Temple, Low Green, Rawdon, LS19 6HB & Fridays: 12.30pm-2pm, Adel Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ De-stress & feel uplifted with Dynamic Flowing Dru Yoga. The perfect way to a healthy body and calm mind. To book your place or for more info call Jane 01943 465230 or jaohalloran@yahoo.co.uk

FAMILIES & CHILDREN GUISELEY CHATTERBOOKS

Guiseley Library, Otley Road LS20 8AH First Tuesday of every month 3:45 – 4:45 pm, book group for children aged 7 to 10 years old. All welcome. Free to join. Enquiries: 01943 872675

LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION

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

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 a special event that you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will endeavour to include it in 'The Really useful guide'

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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Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET

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

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

CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET

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

DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR

Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET

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

GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET

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

HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET

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

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

Our repertoire includes Songs from the Shows, madrigals, spirituals and other sacred pieces. Now taking bookings for 2015 Vacancies for one Tenor and one Alto. We perform Concerts for Charities, weddings and Corporate events. We rehearse at The Thomas More Catholic Church Hall Burley-in-Wharfedale. Please phone 01274 597024 01943 877464 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

CRAFTYNUTS

Craft group meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday at The Chestnuts, Burras Lane, Otley, 7 – 9.30. Various crafts, tea and a good laugh. Enquiries: Lynn Barber 01943 466493

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 ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

Guiseley Factory Workers Club, 6, Town Street, Guiseley, LS20 9DT. Wednesday Evenings 7-30pm-10pm. The club’s objective is to promote social activities in all aspects of the playing of organ and keyboard music The club has an Roland AT900C Organ and a Tyros 3 Keyboard for members to play. If you would like to entertain or be entertained in a friendly informal atmosphere then come along and join us. Enquiries01274 563002.

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, 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.

SCRAPBOOKING

Meet 3rd Friday of the month 1.00 -3.00 memory books and scrapbooks. The Chestnuts, Burras lane, Otley. Enquiries: Lynn Barber 01943 466493

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CONCERT AT THE QUEENS HALL IN BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

Saturday 4th October 7pm with proceeds benefiting the Parkinsons Charity . Featuring Fairfax singers and White Rose Barbershop. Tickets £10 including drink on arrival. Enquiries Paul & Corine Thuilliez on 01943-863722 thuilliez@burley. orangehome.co.uk

FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - MILLENIUM SQUARE Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep

Street food show where the finest traders will be cooking up a storm to win the public vote in the British Street Food Awards. Entrance to ‘For The Love Of Food’ will include tasters of craft beer/cider/squash chosen specially to match the traders’ menus. For further details see www. fortheloveoffood.co.uk

THE JUNCTION INN, 44 BONDGATE, OTLEY Folk Singer Louise Jordan Sun 19th Oct 4-6pm. Free entry. Enquiries: 01943 463233PUDSEY CIVIC HALL SATURDAY 10th Annual Transport Collectors Fair. 25th October 10am to 4pm admission £1. 100 stalls selling all manner of transport memorabilia. Contact: Barry Rennison 0113 2363695 Email: rennison@ cc-email.co.uk

RAWDON PARISH CHURCH ST PETER Come and join us for a Pet Service Sunday 12 October, 2.00pm - All are welcome (with or without pets)

THE LEEDS MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY

Annual Model Railway Exhibition 25th and 26th October. Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 – 4.30. £6 (children free). Leeds Grammar School, LS17 8GS. Working layouts, Refreshments. www.leedsmrs.org

ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL 3-19 October

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DINOSAURS, TROLLS & DUNDERHEADS' EXHIBITION

Manor House Museum Saturday 20 September-Sunday 23 November An exciting exhibition of original 'roughs' and illustrations, showing how award-winning illustrator and Dirty Bertie creator, David Roberts, moves his initial ideas into designs. Roberts' recent illustrations include The Troll by Julia Donaldson and The Dunderheads by Paul Fleischman. FREE. Opening times: Wed–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1–4pm.

SHARING STORIES WITH JULIA DONALDSON EXHIBITION

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford BD9 4NS

Saturday 28 June–Sunday 9 November Follow Julia Donaldson’s journey from songwriter for children’s television to former Children’s Laureate. See how she inspires her readers with story, rhyme and rhythm and explore sensory environments based on Donaldson’s books. Trace Toddle Waddle’s footsteps, climb into the cave with Cave Baby and meet The Gruffalo. Sing along to her songs on Julia’s jukebox or perform a play in a stage setting. Opening times: Tue–Fri 10am–4pm. Sat & Sun 11am–4pm. £4. Children under 2 and adults accompanying children FREE.

PENNY JUNOR on PRINCE HARRY

ANDREW MOTION: THE NEW WORLD

Former MP, London Mayor and one-time leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone discusses his extraordinary political career. Dubbed ‘Red Ken’ by the mainstream media who rubbished his support for republicanism and gay rights, his bitter clashes with Margaret Thatcher resulted in her abolition of the Greater London Council. Mon 13 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £14.00 to £16.00

Sir Andrew Motion explores the synergy between poetry and prose, introduces his new book and reads from his award-winning poetry collections. Fri 3 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £12.00

JOHN CAMPBELL ON ROY JENKINS

John Campbell, one of the UK's leading political biographers, reflects on his much lauded and compelling study of Roy Jenkins – the best Prime Minister Britain never had. Sat 4 Oct 2:30PM, St Margaret's Hall £4.00 to £6.00

TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR AND CHRIS SERLE Tim Brooke-Taylor in conversation with broadcaster Chris Serle. Sat 4 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £14.00 to £16.00

ILKLEY MOOR WALK WITH WILLIAM VARLEY

Following William Atkins’ talk about the cultural history of moorland geographer William Varley, accompanied by Atkins, leads a walk over Ilkley’s famous moor, exploring its geology and landscape history. Sun 5 Oct 2:00PM,Cow & Calf Car Park,£5.00 to £7.00

LABOUR MP DIANE ABBOTT DISCUSSES HER LIFE AND CAREER.

Sun 5 Oct 2:30PM,Kings Hall,£14.00 to £16.00

BARRIE RUTTER READS ARMITAGE'S KING ARTHUR

Barrie Rutter gives an unmissable reading of Simon Armitage’s new version of a rousing ancient tale, the medieval epic, The Death of King Arthur. Sun 5 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £12.00 to £14.00

MARGARET ATWOOD

Discusses her latest novel MaddAddam, the final volume in an extraordinary fiction trilogy which has been a decade in the writing. Mon 6 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £12.00 to £14.00

WILL SELF: SHARK

Will Self’s latest novel, Shark, turns on an incident in WW2 when the ship that had delivered fissile material to be dropped on Hiroshima was sunk by a Japanese submarine and 200 men were killed in a shark attack. Thu 9 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £12.00

THE GREAT WAR

To mark the centenary of the commencement of the First World War, members of Ilkley Playhouse present readings of poetry and prose written by the men and women who were involved, directly or indirectly, in the four-year long catastrophe. Fri 10 Oct 7:30PM, Ilkley Playhouse – Wharfeside, £5.00 to £7.00

Acclaimed Royal family biographer, Penny Junor, discusses her new study of the brilliant, impetuous, unpredictable, maverick Prince Harry. Sat 11 Oct 6:00PM lkley Playhouse – Wildman, £4.00 to £6.00

GEOFFREY BOYCOTT

Former Yorkshire and England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott joins the Festival. Sun 12 Oct 4:30PM. Kings Hall. £14.00 to £16.00

AN AUDIENCE WITH KEN LIVINGSTONE

SHEILA HANCOCK: MISS CARTER'S WAR

Much loved actor Sheila Hancock reflects on her life, her writing and her new novel, Miss Carter’s War. Wed 15 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £15.00

MICHAEL ROSEN

Former Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, argues that learning should be much more fun. Thu 16 Oct 7:00PM, Kings Hall, £12.00 to £14.00

AUSTIN MITCHELL

Calendar Boy is a hilarious account of the early days of Yorkshire Television, its flagship news programme, the spin-off Dales and science documentaries which transformed Mitchell and Whiteley into the Clown Princes of Yorkshire. Fri 17 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £12.00

ALAN JOHNSON: PLEASE, MR POSTMAN

Former Home Secretary, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Winner of the Orwell Prize, Alan Johnson talks about life in 1970s Britain. Sat 18 Oct 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £12.00

CHARLES SPENCER

Bestselling historian and brother to Diana, Princess of Wales, Charles Spencer recounts the shocking stories of the men who signed Charles I’s death warrant. Sun 19 Oct 2:00PM, Kings Hall, £14.00 to £16.00

CLARE BALDING: WALKING HOME

The much loved broadcaster and sports presenter Clare Balding tells , discovering the glories of Britain and Ireland, (mis)adventures with the family andthe 2012 Olympics. Sun 19 Oct 4:30PM, Kings Hall, £17.00 to £24.00

JODI PICOULT: LEAVING TIME

Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult comes to Ilkley on a rare visit to the UK to talk about her latest novel, Leaving Time. Tue 11 Nov 7:30PM, Kings Hall, £10.00 to £12.00

FOR INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE ILKLEY LITERATURE EVENTS AND LOTS MORE EVENTS

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20 Places of Interest

The Corn Exchange As Nexus Arts Festival launches at the Corn Exchange in Leeds, it’s a far cry from the building’s beginnings when the doors first opened in 1864. This Victorian Grade 1 listed building has suffered a turbulent few years, but remains one of the few corn exchanges still used for trading, though the corn may be gone and is replaced by boutique shopping, dining and cultural events. Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, the Hull architect who also designed Leeds Town Hall, this iconic landmark sits on the junction of Boar Lane and Vicar Lane and began life as an exchange hall for merchants and farmers to buy and sell grain. Modelled on the Halle au Blé in Paris, and costing a total of £30,000 to complete, the hall elevated Leeds’ standing in the grain industry and business flourished throughout the 19th century. Grain was being imported in vast quantities from North America and Europe and Leeds already had a well established travel network. The

surrounding area, along the River Aire, became dominated by flour mills and from 1903 the Corn Exchange was also used as a leather market. Business continued to do well until the 1980s when few traders remained. At this time Leeds Civic Trust proposed to regenerate the building and turn it into a concert hall similar to the Royal Albert Hall in London but, in 1985, Speciality Shops won the contract to redevelop the Corn Exchange and turn it into a bespoke shopping centre and it was at this time that a large opening was cut into the trading floor, creating

the lower balcony we see today. Staircases were added to allow access to the basement level below. The Corn Exchange re-opened in 1990 and any remaining corn traders were permitted to remain trading on Tuesdays, as they had done for many years. This continued until 1994 when corn trading ceased

“Nexus is about bringing art, music and performance into popular spaces and the Corn Exchange was brought to life by a vibrant mix of comedy, dance and music.”

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after a total of 131 years in the building. By this time, many of the surrounding buildings had been restored and the area is now known as the Exchange Quarter. A further restoration in 2007 saw the hall converted into a food emporium and the ground level

occupied by Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent closure. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back to independent retailers selling gifts and clothing whilst the venue launches regular events such as food festivals, craft markets and the new Nexus Arts Festival which showcased the work of seven emerging artists, who combined their various disciplines for the event. Nexus is about bringing art, music and performance into popular spaces and the Corn Exchange was brought to life by a vibrant mix of comedy, dance and music alongside the art work on display and provided creative artists with a new platform. Festival Director, Stephanie Upsall, feels that creative events should be open and assessable for all to experience and Nexus is about bringing hidden communities to the forefront to be enjoyed by everyone and not regarded as expensive or elitist. Find out more www.nexus-leeds.co.uk

22 Wing Watch

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Winter Visitors

delicate trilling call. Waxwings can turn up anywhere, even on trees in supermarket car parks!

Stand outside your house on a clear cold October night and listen carefully, and you may hear the distant “seep” sounds that are the contact calls of flocks of redwings, flying unseen high above, as they escape the snow and ice of the far north to winter in the UK. A member of the thrush family, the redwing is named for the orangered patch beneath its wing, and nearly 700,000 birds arrive here in the autumn. Watch out for them on berry bushes and rowan trees – they are smaller than our native thrushes, and tend to flit about in a nervous manner.

For some inspiring autumn nature activities, from fungus forays to wader watching and stargazing, check out the RSPB’s website: www.rspb.org.uk

Also arriving soon from the north are fieldfares, again a thrush, but large and colourful, roaming the countryside in noisy flocks and feeding on insects, worms and berries. Both these birds will visit gardens, especially in freezing weather, so keep an eye out for them. Perhaps the most exotic and visible of the winter visitors are the

waxwings, whose arrival depends largely on the availability of food in their native Scandinavia. For this reason, they can arrive much later or even not at all in some years. They are a striking reddishbrown bird, starling-sized, with a prominent crest, black throat and yellow-tipped wings and tail. They are mostly seen in flocks from a half dozen to hundreds, and have a lovely

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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Autumn crocuses will begin flowering soon

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This is the month of mists and mellow fruitfulness, beautiful sunsets and vivid leaf colours of oranges and yellows. The vivid purples of autumn crocuses, nerines and other late flowering bulbs, enjoy all the colours before the winter arrives. Now is the time to clear all remaining plant material into the compost bins, then make a start on your winter digging. Once a space has been cleared, start to plant your overwintering onions, garlic and broad beans. There is still time to buy and transplant both winter and spring cabbages, together with the different kinds of kale. In the flower garden, mark or make a note of your best dahlias and chrysanthemums, in order to save your best plants for storing after the first frosts. This will allow you to propagate the best cuttings in the spring. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking of buying some new plants, bare root roses, fruit bushes and other plants will establish themselves quickly if purchased and planted now. The warm soil will allow them to establish a good root system before the first cold spell, and it is worth remembering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; prepare the planting hole well with good compost and fertilizer.

Blackberries and summer raspberries are now finished, so cut out all the old fruiting material, and tie in the new canes for flowering next year. If your apples and pear trees are still fully laden, continue to pick the fruit as it ripens for storing in a cool dark place. As the month progresses, start to move all you tender plants under cover, otherwise, make them a deep mulch over their heads to keep them warm. If you like fresh herbs for cooking, make a number of pots to sit on the kitchen windowsill. The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm-8pm every Friday. Call in for friendly advice and discounted garden products. Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW www.haga.btck.co.uk

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24 News from the Suburbs

Amnesty International UK – recruitment drive for local groups AIUK has 200 000 members nationally, but only 6000 (3%) are signed up to their local group. You might think, well, I pay a subscription, I read the magazine, I write a few letters, so why join the local group? Basically, AI is like any other group with a shared goal, be it losing weight, improving photographic skills or whatever. Better motivation, feeling part of a bigger picture, reaching a deeper understanding of issues and – crucial to AI activities – helping out with fund-raising. In a drive to increase numbers, various events are scheduled nationwide. In Yorkshire, the first is a conference to discuss Amnesty’s strategic goals and their access via Skype or other technology. This will be on Saturday 4 October in room AEW/104 in Alcuin East Wing at York University, from 11am until early afternoon. The event is entirely free, being funded by AIUK in London. Coffee and tea will be provided but participants are invited to bring their own lunch.

Jesus Chris Superstar – a long time coming While photographing Brassneck Theatre’s rehearsals at Guiseley Theatre in March, our photographer also came across Guiseley Amateur Operatic Society’s first night of rehearsals for Jesus Christ Superstar (pictured). How have they done, six months later? You can be the judge of that; the production runs from 6 to 11 October. Booking line 0113 2506434.

Abdul and Nigel (played by Masieh Zarrien and Toby Jones) from the film Leave to Remain, showing at Otley Courthouse on 2 October

The next event is the main regional conference at Leeds University on Saturday 15 November (exact venue tbc). This will have input from a senior AIUK figure as well as a regional forum allowing local groups to air any issues they wish. There will also be a focus on the York University CAHR (Centre for Applied Human Rights).

the precarious juncture of having his refugee status decided. For Omar, and thousands like him, who arrive alone and scared on our shores each year, the asylum system is a cruel game of chance. The film will be followed by a question and answer session on issues raised by the film. Hot off the press is the news that Masieh Zarrien, one of the main characters, Wharfedale Amnesty International will be there on the night. has a flourishing group and is For more information and tickets joining with Otley Film Society (£5 each), call 01943 467466 to present LEAVE TO REMAIN (15), directed by Bruce Goodison, For details of AI Wharfedale, on Thursday 2 October at 7.45pm check the blog wharfam.blogspot. at Otley Courthouse. Omar, a co.uk charismatic Afghan teenager, is at Or email ianhobsonuk@yahoo.com

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26 News from the Suburbs

Mr Wainwright back on the road John Burland, founder of the Wainwright Society, is back on the road this autumn with his dramatic presentation of the life and works of Alfred Wainwright. First presented at the Ilkley Literature Festival 2009 John takes his audience on a journey through Wainwright’s life; from a humble upbringing in Blackburn through to his life-changing visit to the Lake District in 1930 and then his eventual move to Kendal in 1940 and the fifteen years spent writing the Pictorial Guides between 1952 and 1967. John’s talks raise money for various cancer charities throughout the North of England and also refugee & children’s charities abroad. The next series of talks are: Baildon Moravian Hall, Baildon. Friday 10 October Start time 7.30 p.m. £6 per head. Contact Liz Simpson 01274-593832 for tickets. Addingham Civic Society, Memorial Hall, Main Street, Addingham. Thursday 13 November. Start time 7.30pm. Civic Society members £3 and non-members £5. For tickets ring Jim Robinson on 01943 831476.

Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth I am pleased to see that work has started on the new wheelchair and pram friendly paths in Nunroyd Park. I was contacted by many disabled residents and families who felt that there were not enough wheel friendly paths in the park. This month I have spent a significant amount of time looking at the World War 1 commemorative Garden Project. I am the chair of the sub group for the Commemorative garden for Aireborough. The consultation on the location of the garden within Nunroyd Park is now in progress, the details of which are on the Leeds City Council consultation website (www. leeds.gov.uk/consultaion). There will also be

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If any groups or charitable organisations wish to book John for a talk in either the Spring or Autumn of 2015 to raise funds for both themselves and John’s chosen cancer charities, please contact him via e-mail at: aneveningwith@wainwright.org.uk or ring 07725434036 some information available in the local library. I would urge people to respond so that we get the location right. Once we have the location we intend to run a competition for young people to design the Garden. We hope that this will get young people involved with the Garden and ensure that our young people are aware of the reasons behind the implementation of the tribute. To fund the garden we hope to raise money through sponsorship and events such as concerts and performances. We hope that the garden will be ready to open in 2018. If you would like more information on the project or you would like to get involved please feel free to contact me at paul.wadsworth@leeds.gov.uk Councillor Paul Wadsworth Guiseley and Rawdon Ward

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GREG MULHOLLAND MP: RUGBY I am an avid follower of rugby league, and earlier this year I was thrilled to be selected as the first sitting MP to play Rugby League for my country, in a Masters match against Australia. It was a fantastic day that I will always remember and particularly special for happening this year, when celebrations are taking place across Leeds to commemorate 150 years of Rugby in the city. Since 1864 Rugby has played an important role in the development of the city and its suburbs, and has provided benefits to people of all ages in Leeds. As Vice President of the Leeds Rugby Foundation, the official charity of Leeds Rhinos, I have seen how rugby helps promote health and fitness and delivers fantastic community projects locally. Leeds Rugby Foundation runs a range of local projects on its three themes of sport, health and education. It works with primary and secondary schools, amateur clubs and holiday rugby camps for children and adults and is able to engage with some of the most disadvantaged and socially excluded young people in the city. Their work involves more children in sport, not just rugby but also dance classes, as well as promoting healthy lifestyles and helping them make informed life choices. They also provide people of all abilities with a chance to shine through their tailored programs. Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield was just last month appointed MBE for his services to Rugby League and his work with the Leeds Rugby Foundation, both roles he has carried out with great distinction, and it was particularly pleasing to see him lead the team to victory in the Challenge Cup

last month before announcing his retirement as player and captain of the national team. Rugby League across the country is also doing a great deal to raise awareness of mental health problems through its State of Mind initiative. Recent fixtures have been used to highlight the sterling work that has been taking place with players, in the wider game and in its communities. All in all, rugby league is clearly working hard for healthy minds and healthy bodies and I am delighted to be able to support this. Greg Mulholland Wainwright House, 12 Holt Park Centre, LS16 7SR greg@gregmulholland.org

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28 News from the Suburbs

Jeevan Looking over His Shoulder Last month we reported how eight-years-old Jeevan of Leeds Golf Centre was heading to St Andrews in Scotland to represent West Yorkshire in the Wee Wonders age-grouped national golf championships. It wasn’t to be. On the day, a nonetheless creditable 111 (over 27 holes) earned him a mid-table 20th place. According to granddad Jaspal, pictured here with Jeevan, an even younger grandson is showing equal potential – Jeevan’s two-years-old brother is already demonstrating the perfect golf swing. With the annual tournament broken into four age groups between 5 and 12, Jaspal might be finding himself in Scotland every August for the next ten years ...

The Maxwell Brothers in WWI – update Last month we underlined the difficulties faced by people researching ancestors’ whereabouts during WWI, whether for personal reasons or for one of the many parish projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The example we gave was this image held on Leeds CC’s Leodis online pictures archive - the details given didn’t tally with those held on ancestry.co.uk, CWGC records or the regimental monument in Canterbury Cathedral (all online). Leodis has confirmed and is correcting the error. As a result of that article, we received a letter from Cynthia Ruston, who with the help of HLF, is researching all forty-eight Meanwood men commemorated on her local war memorial. Cynthia’s letter included a message supporting the article; “It’s a case of check, double check and go back and check again.” Another reader, Anthony Child, also wrote in. Although he also finds National Archives records a valuable research resource, he had found and reported similar errors in the case of two members of his own family. By coincidence, on a past visit to Meanwood Memorial, he had noticed the date of Arthur Maxwell’s death being the very next day (30 August). Accordingly, he laid a few flowers as a tribute - and recently laid a poppy cross for both brothers at a service commemorating the outbreak of the First Battle of the Somme.

Arthur Maxwell, from Meanwood, was killed on 30 August 1914, shortly after the outbreak of WWI. His brother William, also with 9th Lancers, died on 11 May 1915. The work and sentiments of people like Cynthia Ruston and Anthony Child has brought and will keep awareness of all such sacrifices into today’s communities.

30 News from the Suburbs

INSPIRATION FROM SAFE HAVEN To have a spirit of interest…are we really interested enough to do something positive or do we sit back and let others pick up the flack. Today I heard about the fire at the Manchester Dogs home where silly mistakes were made and 50 or so dogs were killed by a youth probably more afraid of his own shadow than anything. Yet all the people rally round in uproar and send masses of dog food for those that survived. Did the dogs not need the food beforehand? Yes you may say , but no one was that bothered about it before the fire. If we come forward to the present our own needs exhaust us and take up all our time, don’t they, yet if a catastrophe happened such as this we would forget ourselves immediately and run and do something to help instead. You know it’s the same story every time isn’t it, a man only helps his fellow when the insistence is on

being noticed for his efforts, otherwise why bother? The truth of the matter lies in the old saying what goes around comes around. Helping another isn’t an option it’s a necessity in My eyes. Why not help anyway and leave the rest to Me, after all it’s why I came in the first place to show you a better way. I didn’t wait for a tragedy I became a tragedy, but this time for a reason and to show you I cared before you had even realised. Some say I was foolish to do what I did, others believe without knowing why…. why not join these happy folk. Do all you can to find out how the story ends! Til next time God Bless

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Qudos Sheds Light at Leeds PhotoLive in August Knog, a design company in Melbourne, gave Covered magazine an exclusive pre-UK release model of qudos, a tiny yet powerful LED light more at home on BMX bikes and surfboards. Photographer Ivor Hughes put it through its paces. At PhotoLive, in August at one of Leeds Met’s exhibition halls, there were sixteen photographic trade stands. Fifteen, good as they were, weren’t offering anything new. Apart from one. Knog, a cutting edge Australian cycle lighting and accessory design company, was using the event to launch qudos in UK. qudos is their tiny LED off-road activities light. Off-road because the concentrated beam is too powerful up close. So the matchbox-sized LED torch is aimed at night time BMX cycling or, waterproof to 40 metres, surfing or scuba diving. Yes, waterproof to 40 metres. LED lighting for video cameras has been around for several years. Small battery powered panels which can be as small as cigarette packets give home video recorders an edge. But they’ve never been a lot of use to stills cameras. They’re flimsy, can’t stand rain and, although the continuous light is quite strong, they are nowhere near the power of the split-second pulse of light sent out by powerful flashguns. For photographers, qudos is a move in their direction. It’s tiny, robust, waterproof and can be set to two different power levels on three focus settings. Though not quite as powerful as small

A qudos on display at Leeds PhotoLive. Another, background left, is on a tiny video camera. Lalique’s six-kilo crystal glass tiger on its UK release in a shop in York in 2009. The backlighting was provided by an expensive off-camera flash system. Reflection and refraction made the exposure hit and miss. LED lights are cheap and consistent.

the flashgun used to backlight the glass tiger pictured.

LED panels, that ability to focus can deliver more light where it is needed. The Li Po (lithium polymer) battery, the size of a sugar cube, powers it for up to four hours. While it is never going to be a substitute for studio or flash lights, it is an exceptionally portable and robust source of side or back lighting for out-of-studio portraits, even underwater. And it’s cheap. Out anytime now, it is expected to retail at around £90 – one quarter of the cost of

I’m more of a press photographer than studio, so I’ve now passed Covered’s qudos onto Leeds Photographic Society for their members to put it through every test imaginable. I also put Knog in touch with John Denton, one of the country’s top on-location fashion photographers and Leeds Flash Centre, who supply every means of photo and video lighting known. I’ll let you have their verdict in months to come. In the meantime, take a look at the comparative pics. Released onto the Australian and US markets, the qudos should be arriving in UK cycle stores and camera shops anytime now. Definitely worth a look.

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SHHHHH! CELEBRITIES GET ARTY FOR ST GEMMA’S Comedian Stephen Fry, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs) and even the Prime Minister himself have demonstrated their creative talents for a very ‘Secret’ Art Project in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice. There are a host of very famous faces who’s ‘doodles and designs’ will be on display at this year’s annual Leeds Art Exhibition as well as an online eBay auction accessible from www. st-gemma.co.uk/sap. Over the past several months artists, high profile celebrities and art enthusiasts have been contributing unique postcardsized artwork to the Secret Art Project which now has over 400 pieces to showcase. Not only will they be on view at the annual Leeds Art Exhibition (details below), they’ll also be available to bid for online via an eBay auction. Other contributors include Danny Dyer, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ashley Jackson, Katherine Jenkins, A P McCoy, Frank Skinner and many more - there is a full list of contributors available, but which piece belongs to who will remain

hung, framed, and available to buy. Whether you’re an avid art fan who’s keen to win a Secret Art piece, or simply looking for something that will make a great addition to your home you will have a truly enjoyable This exciting, fun, and unique experience at this event. Pieces project is part of a national cover all ranges of media and campaign that will help raise styles so there is something to hospice awareness and funds suit all tastes with prices ranging for Covered's charity of the from £25 to over £1,000. year; St Gemma’s Hospice, the largest Hospice in Yorkshire The exhibition takes place at: and 4th largest in the UK. St The Grammar School at Leeds, Gemma’s pride themselves on Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 October providing and promoting the 10am until 6pm and Sunday 26 highest quality end of life care, October 10am until 4pm. education and research. It is expected the Secret Art Project Secret Art Project Online auction will raise over £30,000 in vital takes place from Wednesday 22 funds for the Hospice, helping to October – Friday 31st October at 8pm ensure St Gemma’s can continue – see www.st-gemma.co.uk/sap. to provide professional care to Visit www.st-gemma.co.uk or call patients and their families. 0113 218 5296, email The Leeds Art Exhibition (where tracieh@st-gemma.co.uk the pieces will be on show) is a for details. staple calendar event for all those who appreciate art and is not one The event is kindly supported by to miss! As with previous years, there will be over 900 exhibits as part of the annual exhibition; all a secret. So bidders could be getting their hands on some very valuable pieces, the fun will be at the end of the auction when they reveal the artist for each piece and how much it sold for!

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BrassNeck Theatre brings ‘Little Women’ to Yeadon Town Hall

delighted to welcome some new faces to its talented cast as they join such familiar names as Ben Tomlinson, Chris Slater, Laura Judge and Christine Castle.

11-15 November 7.30

Hot on the heels of the popular musical The Wedding Singer, BrassNeck Theatre is delighted to introduce a wonderful musical interpretation of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel, Little Women.

BrassNeck will be supporting OCHRE, a charity promoting awareness of oesophageal cancer and one which is especially close to the heart of Lisa whose father lost his life to this sixth most common cancer in the UK. Penny Black, BrassNeck’s sponsor, will again be offering pre-show meals – the perfect start to a fantastic evening’s entertainment.