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Liz Burton Ivor Hughes Judith Dunn Dawn Kilner Eric Wells Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Most of us pass Leeds Town Hall fairly regularly but when is the last time you popped in and had a poke around? We visited this month for an access all areas look behind the scenes. There’s certainly more to the Town Hall than we thought. Have a look at this month’s Places of Interest feature and see for yourself. It’s some time since we last visited a vegetarian restaurant, the last time being our visit to the impressive Cheerful Chilli in Otley. We thought it was time we featured another so popped in to Roots & Fruits in Leeds’ Grand Arcade where we found a truly interesting menu and story behind the business. Long gone are the days when vegetarian and vegan places offered up nut-roast as their signature dish. See this month’s Food & Drink for more. Also in this month’s edition, we thought it was about time Covered photographer Ivor Hughes got his skates on so we sent him along to check out Leeds Roller Dolls. Unfortunately he couldn’t be persuaded to join in but he did find a fantastic minority sport in the city, one that most won’t have been aware existed before now. If you’re like a little razzamatazz with your sport then it might be for you. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 11/11/14 and the advertising deadline is 14/11/14. Until next month,

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Covered Edition 44 / november 2014 Contents

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Food & Drink

ROOTS AND FRUITS Roots and Fruits is now practically an institution. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and recently under new ownership, this vegetarian and vegan cafe first opened its doors in November 1989 to rapturous applause from non meat eaters previously deprived of a good place to eat out in Leeds centre. Twenty five years later and things have changed quite a bit in the city. Roots and Fruits though is still going strong and remains one of the the very few places to offer an exclusively meat free menu, rather than just a token number of dishes. That doesn’t mean to say that it only caters for vegetarians and vegans, of course. With a growing interest in food and sustainable living, people are

often keen to know the origin of their food, not to mention the cost to the environment. Added to this is the rise of the so called ‘gastrotourists’. According to recent research, more and more travellers are choosing their holiday destination based on the culinary experience available, with many keen to try out new flavours. And exciting new flavours is certainly something which Roots and Fruits

has to offer the discerning diner, right here in Leeds. Located in the smart and recently refurbished Grand Arcade, Roots and Fruits is popular with pretheatre diners and you can expect them to be bustling just before curtain call and also over lunch time. Offering diners a myriad of freshly cooked and delicious dishes, with the opportunity to bring your own alcohol for a small corkage fee, it’s easy to see the attraction in this quirky and friendly cafe. New owners Kay Jones and Richard Young took over around a year ago and are the third owners in the history of Roots and Fruits. Passionate about the cafe, and the ethos behind it, they have renovated to a fresh, contemporary style and vibrant caterpillar greens with sumptuous cerise pinks provide a fitting backdrop to the interesting mosaic tiled counter. Pleasant lighting highlights the work of local artists on the walls and many of the

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original Grand Arcade features remain. The huge windows offer customers the opportunity to watch the world go by from this tranquil oasis, which is just a stone’s throw away from the main shops and offices, and the original numbered floor tiles are still present in the doorway too, which seems only appropriate in an area of Leeds now known for its vintage stores and craft shops. You can expect a warm and knowledgable welcome at Roots and Fruits. Kay and Richard and are keen to showcase fresh and imaginative dishes alongside tried and tested favourites and to show that vegetarian food can be enjoyable and accessible for everyone. A quick glance through the menu reveals a range of dependable dishes such as an all day breakfast, burritos and a hearty lasagne or moussaka which sit alongside more exotic dishes such as crisp julienne vegetable, lemongrass and noodle salad, served with a Cambodian wedding day dip, or homemade chickpea and broad bean falafel. There is also a selection of lighter meals on offer such as goat’s cheese fritters with an onion marmalade, haloumi salad with puy lentils or Welsh rarebit, which may leave room for one of the fabulous desserts such as

pomegranate rice pudding, chocolate cheesecake or churros. The kitchen staff are just as enthusiastic about their work and you can expect to see an ever changing specials board featuring seasonal offerings such as blood orange, mozzarella and braised radichio salad or mushroom and redcurrant wellington. The chefs Lizzie, Luke and Loui work their magic on the range of fresh produce, which is organic and sourced from Thornes Park in Wakefield, and it’s a delight to see them crafting seasonal vegetables into

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such creative culinary delicacies. All of the burgers and soups are hand-made and vary according to whatever seasonal produce is available and you can expect such tasty options such as a marrow, fennel and rosemary soup, served with a bread bun freshly baked each day on the premises. Fresh sandwiches are also an option and include time honoured classics such as egg mayo sitting alongside a tempting artichoke and chickpea salad. Cheese roulade, spicy curries and dhal add to the range of dishes from around the world and are popular favourites on the menu too, offering a warming choice as the cold nights draw ever closer. Roots and Fruits is the only restaurant in Leeds to be approved by the Vegetarian Society, which

means that not only do they reach a very high standard and are cruelty and meat free, but all eggs are free-range and all dishes GM free, proving that conscientious and ethical dining can be achieved at an affordable price. Whilst the dishes here are very reasonably priced, there is no scrimping on quality and all produce and suppliers have been very carefully hand selected. All coffee is Fairtrade, as is much of the tea selection and hot chocolate, and the range of freshly made smoothies are vegan and gluten free. There is also a selection of cold drinks and juices available and you will find a range of handcrafted chocolate by Sweet Revolution, made in Wetherby, and cakes baked freshly by local favourites, That Old Chestnut.

At Roots and Fruits, they are happy to cater for differing tastes and many dishes can be adjusted to be suitable for vegans and gluten free diners are encouraged to enquire about dishes. The cafe is also available for private parties and has disabled access, though it should be noted that the toilet is upstairs. Much of the food is available to take away and orders can be rung through in advance and they are open from 11 am until 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. Roots and Fruits have very kindly offered Covered magazine readers a 10% discount from their bill. Just mention â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Coveredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; when you pay to receive your discount. www.rootsandfruits.net 10-11 Grand Arcade Leeds Tel: 0113 2428313

Roots and Fruits is the only restaurant in Leeds to be approved by the Vegetarian Society, which means that not only do they reach a very high standard and are cruelty and meat free, but all eggs are free-range and all dishes GM free

News from the Suburbs

Otley FolkFest highlights The 23rd Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival had the town resounding to fiddles, clogs and more in mid-September. Established visiting artists, local favourites and newcomers (including local MP Greg Mulholland with Summercross) put on entertainment for all tastes. Covered couldn’t get everywhere, so here are a few highlights. The Duncan McFarlane Band – acoustic and electric – was on great form inside and out at the cricket club. Duncan’s sheer energy and infectious enjoyment got the crowd singing, swaying and clapping along to old numbers, contrasting well with the more reflective mood of some recent material.

Duncan McFarlane in good voice and humour

A troupe of tribal belly dancers, otherwise known as Four Hundred Roses, were a welcome surprise at this year’s festival – they hadn’t registered in time to be included in the programme.

Dave Vermond is another local hero and he gave a storming set upstairs at the Red Lion. Rachael and Mark of the Heathen Kings kicked off with sweetly lyrical ballads, followed by Hex with powerful three-part harmony before Dave and his guitar – also used as percussion. Three very different sounds, all well served by the Red Lion’s superb acoustic.

wry humour, both much in evidence. His new song, the Wrong Bus, was commissioned by the BBC which wanted a funny number to lighten its Radio Ballads series on WWI. Otley loved it – you can hear it at 10pm on Radio 2 on 11 November.

Dave Vermond also played Korks

Michael Forsyth (Copper Kettle) and Anna Shannon are two other balladeers, each with a moving repertoire of social history and comment, much appreciated by the Korks audience. At the Methodist Hall on Sunday were Grace Notes followed by Jez Lowe. Grace Notes accompany themselves on a variety of instruments and also sing beautiful three-part harmony a cappella. Traditional and contemporary songs and their insightful comments make for a memorable performance. Jez Lowe has his roots in the tradition of the pitman poets of the north-east and is known for his stripy jumpers and

Two things were noticeable at this year’s festival. First, it was quiet. As co-organiser Steve Fairholme told Covered: “There are just too many festivals. We will have to look at timing; by September, people have been to a lot. And the clash with Saltaire makes no sense.” True. Another thing making no sense is the continued closure of Otley’s Civic Centre. The town needs its major venue. What are the authorities up to? If you fancy folk in the sun, follow Duncan McFarlane to Spain in March for a five day festival on the Costa del Sol. Details on the website costadelfolk.com ( code DMF-CDF at checkout gets Covered readers a £10 discount, courtesy of Duncan).

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NEWS FROM LPS The Leeds Photographic Society's winter season is now well under way. The first in house competition of the season was tightly fought with Ted Cements taking first place the Monochrome section which was themed 'Transport' and Tony Biscombe winning the colour 'open' section. Another recent attraction was a visit by London based street photographer Dave Mason, who enthralled the audience with his very interesting and amusing talk entitled 'I Shoot People'. Events for November include the Society's annual dinner, which will also feature the judging of the Robinson and Awmack Trophy competitions, as well as a talk by the society's own Vice President Ian Wray, who will be describing his photographic project to re-trace his great great uncle's journey through the WW1 battlefields of France.

Winner in the LPS in-house competition (Monochrome Section): Off to work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Assam style by Ted Clements

The society meets most Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. in St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN and new members of all levels of photographic ability are always welcome.

Please note, there will be no meeting on 11th November as this is the date of the annual dinner. Further information can be found at www.lps1852.co.uk

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Leeds Roller Dolls If you’ve seen the film Rollerball, either the 1975 original or 2002 remake, then you’ll have a good idea of the aims behind the rapidly growing sport of roller derby. OK, the circuits aren’t banked, there is no ball to get into any goal and nobody is riding or being pulled by a motorcycle. But the vigour, attitude and razzamatazz are just the same. Two teams of five, drawn and rotated from squads of up to fourteen in any one match, compete on a circuit roughly the size of a tennis court. Always travelling anti-clockwise, the aims of each team are twofold and identical; assist your own nominated player (the “jammer”) to lap the opposition as often as possible – while blocking your opponents’ jammer from doing exactly the same. The matches are played over two periods of 30 minutes, each half being broken down into shorter periods of up to two minutes. The rules governing what blocking or charging manoeuvres are or aren’t permissible remain a mystery to the newbie spectator – but referees are

The closely contested final between Furness (turquoise) and Newcastle (black). Here Furness are blocking Newcastle’s “jammer” (the starred cap almost hidden behind Baddie Long Legs).

there to enforce rules dedicated to player safety. Though that’s not to say that there aren’t several heavily protected spills during each play. Eighty years ago in USA the sport was fully professional and attracted up to five million spectators. The modern revival is around ten years old with the game being predominantly all-female, amateur and administered by volunteers. The showbiz and glamour elements that allegedly ruined the game in USA have been reintroduced

Thanks to Leeds Roller Dolls’ Vikki Brown (right) for inviting us to the tournament and to Helen Tulloch (or R. I. Punzell) for helping her explain the rules. Vikki is a recreational roller and Helen rolls with Rebel Roses, their travelling A Team.

– glitzy kit, loud music, running commentaries and all players known by nicknames drawn from their own, or their characteristics or style of play. On the match day we attended, the Leeds line-up included Meg Argh Bite and Rigor Morris ... On the day, at Leeds Footsal Stadium on 20 September, six teams from the north (Sheffield, Hull, Halifax, Furness, Newcastle and Leeds) were competing in the fifth annual Great Yorkshire Showdown. Multiple matches (here a warm-up “A” match, six league matches and then a final) are more popular than single ones due to the cost of venue and travel. The result? Whippin Hinnies (Newcastle) beat Furness Firecrackers 173 points to 172 – a remarkably close and high scoring final. Leeds Roller Dolls’ home fixtures close just as this issue commences distribution. So you’ll have to visit leedsrollerdolls.co.uk and related social media to get the latest news, results and league positions. There is also a wealth of information for wannabe rollers (league, recreational or junior) and a plea for volunteers in organisational and support roles.

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The Spirit of Christmas Leeds Male Voice Choir are set to light up Leeds Minster as they perform in their biggest Christmas concert yet on Saturday 13 December. Formed in 1916 in Middleton the choir has been singing across Leeds and Yorkshire for almost a century and has members ranging from 23 to 89. The Spirit of Christmas looks set to be a spectacular fun filled affair for the whole family, with free entry for accompanied children. Joined by a host of soloists, guest choirs and even a special guest from the North Pole the choir will mark the festive season with popular Christmas songs and Yuletide favourites. The Director of Leeds Male Voice Choir Tim Knight explained “We’re delighted to be returning to Leeds Minster after the success of ‘The Best of British’ in June and have planned a cornucopia of Christmas music for the whole family. We have with a number

GREG MULHOLLAND MP As I write this the party conference season is drawing to a close. During the last few weeks politicians of all parties have been debating future policy and with the general election only seven months away, they have been firmly fixed on measures that they would like implement should they be successful in May 2015. Before then, however, there is still a great deal to be done and we return to Westminster on October 13 to continue work on this session’s programme. One of the most important bills is the Modern Slavery Bill, which will bring in much more severe sentences for those convicted of these appalling crimes, including life sentences for those who are found to have committed the most serious offences, such as trafficking. It is alarming that 180 years after the abolition of slavery estimates of the numbers of people working in slavery in the UK are as high as 20,000, although the clandestine nature of this problem means that it is very difficult to assess its scale. There is general agreement that the number is rising. Slavery includes trafficking for sexual exploitation, child trafficking, trafficking for forced labour and domestic servitude. Victims of slavery in the UK include people brought from other countries, but also vulnerable people

of very well-known Christmas songs, new pieces, traditional carols and a few surprises”. The Spirit of Christmas concert takes place on Saturday 13 December at Leeds Minster on Kirkgate in Leeds at 7.30 and tickets are available via www.leedsmalevoicechoir.eventbrite.co.uk or by telephoning 0113 243 1605 from UK. There is no typical victim and they can be men, women or children although it is more prevalent amongst vulnerable, minority and socially excluded groups. One of the difficulties facing those seeking to stamp out slavery is of course locating the victims as the nature of the crime is that they are forcibly kept hidden. A hotline 0800 0121 700 - and a website https://modernslavery. co.uk/ have been set up to raise awareness of the problem and help people to report any suspicions that they might have. The website includes information about how you may recognise signs that someone is being held against their will and I urge everyone to have a look at it. This atrocious exploitation could be taking place in the street where you live. Greg Mulholland MP 12 Holt Park Centre, Holt Road LS16 7SR T: 0113 226 6519 | Twitter: @GregMulholland1 hq@gregmulholland.org

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WHAT’S ON AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Otley Courthouse is set to provide an eclectic mix of comedy, theatre and music during November; here are some highlights from their upcoming programme. Examine the moments of pleasure in daily life, the heights and depths of happiness, in a show that is sometimes thoughtful, sometimes foot-stomping and ultimately uplifting. Join Jo Bell and Tony Walsh for Lifted on Saturday 8 November. Tickets £9/£7 in advance, £10/£8 on the door. CrossHarbour are a dynamic new band emerging from London showcasing their fusion of wellloved traditional Irish Folk tunes and songs with self-penned material and original arrangements on Sunday 16 November. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. Part sketch show, part pub quiz, the show has all the ingredients of a fun night out. LipService , the cult theatre company and comedy duo, return to the Otley for a whirlwind tour featuring Britain’s female national treasures on Saturday 22 November with their Hysterical Historical show. Tickets £10/£9 in advance, £11 /£10 on the door. Join mountain climber extraordinaire, Adele Pennington for an evening of excitement, inspiration and entertainment at the Courthouse on Saturday 29 November. Adele has climbed in all seven continents and following a serious accident bounced back to become the first British Woman to summit Everest twice. Tickets £10/£8. Mixed Classes for ages 6 months to 5 years in Adel, Alwoodley, Farsley, Headingley, Horsforth, Otley & Roundhay

Baby Bugs for babies aged 4 wks - 1 yr at Adel & Calverley

Come & play with puppets, pom poms, horses, parachute, bubbles and percussion instruments!

Contact Vicky for a free trial: Tel: 0844 578 1043 Email: leeds@musicbugs.co.uk Visit: www.musicbugs.co.uk/leeds

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A Touch of Holly at Christmas is taking place on Sunday 30 November kicking off your festive season with a show full of Christmas cheer. Alongside his counterfeit crickets, Marc Robinson from Stars in their Eyes and Buddy the Musical will pay tribute to the one and only Buddy Holly performing a full repertoire of classics. Tickets £16/£15. Tickets for these and all other Otley Courthouse events can be booked by popping into the Courthouse, calling the box office on 01943 467466, or by visiting www.otleycourthouse.org.uk.

property PICK LANE END HOUSE, LANE END, PUDSEY £449,950 A magnificent detached family home, which includes a self contained flat. The property has been well maintained by the current owners but still retains charm and character, with many period features. Compromising a central staircase that divides the two main reception rooms. In addition to the spacious lounge and sitting room there is a good sized dining kitchen, a conservatory and a beautiful dining room. Upstairs there is a family bathroom, three double bedrooms, including a master suite with en suite shower room plus an additional

room currently used as a study. The self contained flat has accommodation over two floors and includes a dining kitchen and lounge. The considerable landscaped gardens provide an ideal entertaining space and play area

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floor level the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there are also two further bedrooms and a house bathroom. The property benefits from an integral garage.

LINLEY & SIMPSON 30 Brook Street, Ilkley LS29 8DE Tel: 01943 816 888 www.linleyandsimpson.co.uk

SCALEBOR SQUARE, BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE £350,000 Built in 2002 in natural stone, the property provides versatile accommodation over three floors with up to four bedrooms. Comprising: Ground floor - a fourth bedroom or an additional living room/snug, cloakroom, utility room. To the first floor there is a spacious ‘L’ shaped living room/dining area and a well appointed dining kitchen. At second

HOLT PARK CRESCENT, ADEL LS16 £165,000 A semi-detached house with three bedrooms and a conservatory extension in a popular and convenient location for local shopping amenities, leisure services and schools.

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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. Tuesday 11th November "Wentworth Castle Estate". Thursday 20th November - Christmas Fair. Only £8 per year to join and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:cmsherborne@btopenworld.com

LEEDS FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

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

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 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).

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

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 wildliferich 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.

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

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 7.15pm at Otley Town Partnership Rooms, Mercury Row, Otley. Visitors are very welcome, regardless of experience. From September to May a series of competitions are interspersed with illustrated talks and training for photographic techniques. During the summer months there are outings to places of photographic interest. www. otleycameraclub.co.uk

OTLEY LADY FREEMASONS

Meet four times a year and would like to invite any interested Lady to come along and join us in an enjoyable fraternal and social gathering. If you are interested in our varied contributions to the communities in which we live please look us up on www.owf.org.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

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

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

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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

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

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

LEEDS COELIAC GROUP

We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. 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 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

Full details of times and dates on our website at www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk

OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP

GOOD NEIGHBOURS BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

OTLEY TOWN FC

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

PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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

For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a selfhelp supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk

ILKLEY BADMINTON CLUB

YOGA CLASSES – 1st CLASS FREE!!

IBS Leeds

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

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

LEEDS HEALING CENTRE

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

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

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

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 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

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 md@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

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.

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

OTLEY FARMERS MARKET

ILKLEY ART CLUB

OTLEY COUNTRY 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

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 Next performance Sat 8th November St Margaret's Church, Ilkley. 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. Enquiries- 01274 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

WHARFEDALE RECORDED MUSIC

Ben Rhydding Church Weds 7.45. Enjoy the best of recorded music on superb sound equipment in friendly, comfortable surroundings. www.wharfedalerecordedmusic.ilkley.org enquiries 01943 601538

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it’s a date If you are holding an event or activity during December please email details to: info@covered-magazine.net to be included in our next publication

GUISELEY ART CLUB AUTUMN PAINTING & CRAFTS EXHIBITION/SALE

Sat 1st Nov 10.30 – 4.30 and Sun 2nd Nov. 12.00 - 4.00 At Guiseley Methodist Church, Oxford Rd, Guiseley, LS20 9EP To be opened by Greg Mulholland,( Leeds North West MP), on the Saturday at 2.00pm. Some of the proceeds to be donated to Royal British Legion, Battle Back Centre. Local primary school St Oswalds will also be exhibiting with us. Refreshments, free entry, some parking available. Call Carol 0113 2503023

GRAND CHARITY CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Sat 29th Nov 10-12 Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley. Refreshments, Charity tables, crafts, raffles, tombola, bric a brac.

ILKLEY CONCERT CLUB – Kings Hall, Ilkley Weds 8pm 12th November - Heath String Quartet. www.concertclub.org. enquiries 01943 604178

MENSTON ARTS CLUB EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND CRAFTS

Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th November 2014 10.30 - 5.00 ( 4.30 on Sunday ) Kirklands Community Centre, Main Street, Menston. Admission free, refreshments available, disable access and ample parking.

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

THE YORKSHIRE FLOWER CLUB

Annual Open Evening this year is being held at Gateways School, at Harewood, at 7.15 pm on 12th November. “Celebrate in Style” is being presented by Sandy Bailey, a National Demonstrator, and tickets can be obtained from Gerry Sayer (01943 464068).

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WHARFEDALE RECORDED MUSIC

Ben Rhydding Church Oct 29th “Der Rosenkavalier” Richard Strauss an audio visual presentation. November 5th “Gunpowder Treason and Plot” David Pyett. November 19th “Quote – Unquote” Gary Midgley November 26th “All roads lead to Rome” Chris Pacsoo www.wharfedalerecordedmusic.ilkley.org Enquiries 01943 601538

DEPICTIONS OF DESIRE, DEBAUCHERY AND DISEASE

Saturday 15th November in the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley at 10am. Join Ilkley & District U3A for a fascinating talk. Professor Michael Green, a retired forensic pathologist, will look at a number of famous works of art and explore the medical conditions depicted therein - everything from courtship and conception, to death and the hereafter. Artists throughout history have been inspired by the medical conditions prevailing in their times and, of course, their views of life have been affected by their own afflictions. Natural diseases, homicide, suicide and sin all get a mention! Free entry and open to all.

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Christmas demonstration by National Demonstrator – Nigel Whyles – who will “Deck the Halls” - Almscliffe Hall, Huby, on Wednesday, 10th December, at 2 pm. Visitors £5 – for more information about the Club, please contact 01423 770304.

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24 Places of Interest

LEEDS TOWN HALL Mention Leeds Town Hall and most would think of the iconic clock tower, or the four white stone lions which guard the entrance to this majestic building. Yet there is much more to discover about this landmark in the midst of our busy metropolis. This Grade I Listed building was built from millstone grit during the population boom of the 19th century. Leeds was then a dirty town, with coal driven steam engines and many unsanitary conditions. The now beautiful Victoria Quarter was then an open air slaughter house, with the blood carried down Briggate (‘road to the bridge’) and into the river. Also on Briggate was the Moot Hall which was used as the city’s courthouse, but the swift rise in population meant that this became inadequate. A tender was launched to design a new municipal ‘palace’ which would give the Victorian

working classes something to aspire to and show Leeds as the successful city it had fast become. The contract was won by little known architect, Cuthbert Brodrick, who later designed other buildings such as the Corn Exchange, Mechanics Institute and the Turkish Baths which sat on Cookridge Road, before he became obscure. Interestingly, the clock tower was not part of Brodrick’s original design and was added after civic leaders requested a grander architectural building. Leeds Town Hall was then used as a model for many buildings across the British Empire.

An estimated 20,000 people lined the streets to see Queen Victoria open the town hall in 1858. Her statue remains in the vestibule to this day and the grand central hall was spontaneously named Victoria Hall in her honour during the opening ceremony. In May

“An estimated 20,000 people lined the streets to see Queen Victoria open the town hall in 1858”

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1942, 25,000 people turned up to hear Winston Churchill give a speech on the steps of Leeds town hall and, nowadays, the building plays host to wedding ceremonies, conferences and council departments, including PEPU (Peace Emergency

Planning Unit). The opulent Victoria Hall remains a venue for many performances and its concert organ is the largest three manual example in Europe. It contains 6600 pipes and is one of the few organs capable of playing a lower A note and lunchtime

recitals are largely given by Dr Simon Lindley who has been Leeds Civic Organist for almost 30 years. Tours are now available and as well as visiting the grand Victoria Hall include the courtroom, which was functioning up until 1991 and has featured in TV programmes such as Emmerdale and The New Statesman. From here you can visit the original prison cells in which 81 unfortunate Victorians were held before being transported to Armley Jail to be hung. Somewhat worryingly, when exhuming the bodies at the jail, an extra corpse was discovered and remains unidentified. Next itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up the 203 spiral steps to the clock tower which, at 225 feet, was the tallest building in Leeds until 1966 and still houses the original William Potts of Pudsey timepiece, as well as offering some of the most magnificent views across the city.

26 Wing Watch

Credit Nigel Blake (rspb-images.com)

Stocking Up The RSPB is often asked for help in identifying an “unusual” bird – people will mention a stripy head, blue wings, black moustache or white rump. This mysterious creature usually turns out to be a jay. Normally shy birds that keep to the tree canopy, in autumn jays become more visible as they hunt out acorns around our streets and gardens. As a bird, the jay has everything – it is beautiful, intelligent, resourceful and full of character. Their activity at this time of year has an important purpose, as most of the acorns they collect are buried to provide a “larder” in times of food scarcity. Each individual can collect and store around 5,000 acorns, and, amazingly, they can remember up to 75% of these hiding places when they need to retrieve the food. Jays go to some considerable trouble to avoid being seen when they are hiding food, and even dig it up and re-bury it if they think they have been watched.

wood pile which will attract beetles and other insects, and provide a safe place for larger creatures such as hedgehogs? Check out the RSPB website for more ideas at http://www.rspb.org. uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/ gardening/

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. Other birds can also be seen “caching”, as it’s called – coal tits dash back and forth from feeders, and nuthatches wedge seeds under tree bark. As the days get shorter, the struggle for survival becomes more intense for all our wildlife, so anything you can do to make a home for nature will be even more important. Why not make a dead

28 News from the Suburbs

The Walter Swan Playwriting Awards 2015 On Friday 10 October, as part of Ilkley Literature Festival, the Walter Swan Playwriting Competition was launched at Ilkley Playhouse, the theatre where Walter was the much loved Creative Development Director until his sudden death in April at the tragically early age of 59. Walter’s wife Niccola and writing partner Yvette Huddleston talked movingly about his life and work, the new charity set up in his name, and in particular the new playwriting competition which will be held annually in his memory. The competition is a joint venture with Ilkley Playhouse and Ilkley Literature Festival and is supported by the West Yorkshire Playhouse. It is open to young people and adults and will culminate in the winning plays being performed at both the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Ilkley Playhouse next autumn. There will be two sections, one for those aged up to 18 on 1 September 2015 and another for those aged 19 and above on that date. Entries will be sought country-wide. Criteria are simple: each submitted script must have a running time of between 20 and 30 minutes, require a maximum of four actors and be original work not performed professionally. Entries are to be submitted between 1 February and 30 April 2015. The winners will be announced in the autumn and each will receive a cash prize of £250. Niccola Swan told Covered: “Walter loved writing and we feel this will be a fitting tribute to him; we hope lots of people of all ages will feel inspired to take part in the competition.” She went on to talk about another project she was working on, just live as Covered goes to press. This is a website created by the Trust set up by Niccola and their two sons, Laurie and Finlay. It is a beautiful site, richly illustrated with Walter’s stunning photographs,

Pictured left to right, writing partner Yvette Huddleston, sons Finlay and Laurie and partner and wife Niccola at the launch of the Walter Swan Playwriting Competition

and will include his writings – books, plays, screenplays, journalism and poetry – including his collaborations with writing partners, notably Yvette Huddleston. The first event listed is a date for your diary: 20-22 November, at Ilkley Playhouse, where friends of Walter will read extracts from his work. The website is a wonderful way to keep in touch with the legacy of a multitalented and much missed man. walterswantrust.org.uk

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30 News from the Suburbs

Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth All the volunteers who took part in the Nunroyd Park litter pick in September deserve our thanks and appreciation. This was part of an effort by people to take action and clean-up their local neighbourhoods, and it’s inspiring to see the kind of impact that people can make when they work together for the good of their community. Hopefully local clean-up efforts will continue in the years ahead. Local action, with people taking

responsibility for their own communities, helps to keep our neighbourhoods clean and fosters a sense of pride for residents and visitors to the area.

that arise if they don’t, means that future generations will be more engaged. After all, one of the best ways to keep our streets tidy is if we can stop the litter from being dropped in the These clean-up efforts need to first place. be supported by two further key components. First we As local councillors we have need to make sure we have the recently agreed funding for appropriate amount of bins in a number of litter and dog the right places, so that people fouling enforcement signs in are encouraged to dispose of key locations around the ward. their litter responsibly. We also Residents will see these in need to increase the amount place shortly, and hopefully of education and awareness they will help raise awareness of littering amongst the public of the problem and benefit the generally, but especially local community. amongst young people. Teaching our children that they Councillor Paul Wadsworth need to take responsibility for Guiseley and Rawdon Ward the waste they produce, as well TEL: (0113) 224 3201 as alerting them to the problems Email: paul.wadsworth@leeds.gov.uk

Bugsy Malone comes to town Ilkley Operatic Society director Mark Allan cast his net wide for the new production of Bugsy Malone, playing at Kings Hall at the end of October. 120 children auditioned and 58 joined the cast, from as far afield as Gomersal. As Mark told Covered “Bugsy Malone is not often staged in the theatre – it is usually put on as a school production, hence the wide interest”. All 58 are working very hard in rehearsals and showing immense talent. Mark too is working hard, as artistic director, musical director and choreographer all rolled into one. Though he will hand over the baton to a guest conductor for the last week of rehearsals and for the show itself. A lot of messy fun was had before the right mix for the splurge gun was found, but all is now on track. Kings Hall seats about 300 and, for

Pictured left to right are Fergal Mullan Wilkinson (Bugsy Malone), Daniel Burgess (Fizzy) and Charlotte Armitage (Blousey)

this production, tables will be set out at the front of the hall, with that section of the audience being part of the action as the punters at Fat Sam’s speakeasy. They don’t need to worry, however – they will not be targeted by the said gun! Mark Allan stressed that this is not just a musical for kids. It is very much a family show, of course, but one that also appeals to all ages. So, even if you can’t borrow a child, you will

be in good company. As Covered goes to press, tickets are selling well – book soon. Performances are 29 October to 1 November. Wednesday-Friday at 7.15pm, Saturday at 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 and £10 (concessions) and can be booked via the website ilkleyoperatic. co.uk or by telephone from Barbara Falloon on 07763 816611

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Climate change walk The Climate Change Walk at Myddelton Grange, Ilkley, is a permissive walk designed to raise awareness of climate change and to promote spiritual reflection while enjoying beautiful surroundings. It is the brainchild of Francis McCrickard, winner of the 2013 Observer Ethical Award – Unsung Local Hero. Working a decade ago at the children’s residential centre at the Grange, he was struck by the neglected state of local woodland. Some 8000 plantings of native hardwood later, the area is transformed, with oak, ash, hazel, rowan, cherry and holly replacing conifers. Francis then worked with BEAT (Bradford Environmental Action Trust) and the staff and pupils of St Mary's School, Menston to design, construct and place information boards at strategic points in the

(Above) Francis McCrickard at the Grange Wood station (Main image) Young trees planted to link two areas of mature woodland

surroundings, to ensure the signs blended into the environment.

Francis explains the technique of hedge laying. A good hawthorn hedge is just as effective a stock barrier as a fence – and a great deal more attractive

landscape. Each station makes connections with the global reality of climate change and invites a personal contemplation. The colours of each board were sampled from photographs of its

The Walk was opened on 1 December 2011, to coincide with the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, by Kris Hopkins (MP for Keighley) and Monsignor Kieran Heskin, who also blessed the first station. Each of the eleven stations or stopping points are beautifully designed (2.5' x 2.5') boards containing both environmental imagery and spiritual indications, guiding walkers on a deeper journey. For further information and details of BEAT activities, check the website beat.org.uk

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C Clevedon Club celebrates 5 years The Clevedon Club at Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, celebrated five active years in October. The Club offers access to the retirement complex’s health facilities – a small gym and a 10-metre swimming

Ilkley Business Forum’s Seminar Ilkley Business Forum staged an all-day seminar at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, on 25 September. There local business exhibitors, delegates and speakers met, listened and networked to exchange ideas about how small and medium sized enterprises might help growth both locally and further afield. The conference was a credit to IBF – a full-on business seminar, well supported and conducted at a modest cost to delegates. It was also a feather in the cap for outgoing Chairman Vera Woodhead. Local solicitor and councillor Steve Butler now holds the post.

Clevedon club members raise a glass to another five years at a celebration lunch in glorious weather

pool – in idyllic surroundings. Members can attend classes in aqua aerobics, Pilates, zumba, yoga and circuits as well as a book group. They also benefit from a discount at the bistro and restaurant and at the hair and beauty salons. For more information, call 01943 811600.

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Book review: The New World by Andrew Motion Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a children’s classic. Former Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, has loved it since childhood. It has, he says, “excitement, mystery, intrigue, suspense, pathos and human sympathy”. Stevenson left his tale just asking for a sequel and, in 2012, Andrew Motion wrote it. In Silver, Natty, daughter of Long John Silver and Jim, son of Jim Hawkins, return to finish what their fathers left undone. That story too ended in a cliff-hanger – or rather the opposite, since Natty and Jim were blown off course and shipwrecked at the bottom of a cliff on the Texas coast. The New World picks up there. On the way back, they

landscapes both savage and serene. It is a gripping road trip without roads, written in limpid prose; a book for readers young and old, utterly uncondescending to the former. A feature of the writing is the light touch with which Andrew Motion makes us aware of the immense loss of indigenous culture, destroyed by Westerners who thought they knew better. The New World also leaves the story open – no cliffs this time, just the marshy coast of southern England. We shall have to wait for the conclusion.

steal something they should have left alone and begin a race across America to escape the clutches of its evil owner. They encounter native American tribes, a wandering group of European circus artists, uprooted warriors, pioneering eccentrics and

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GET INVOLVED: ST GEMMA’S SANTA DASH “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? On Lands Lane, snow is glistening, a beautiful sight, to see peoples delight, dashing in a winter wonderland”. Are you looking forward to Santa shimmying down your chimney this year? Then get in the festive spirit by taking part in the Leeds Santa Dash in Leeds City Centre. Hundreds of Santas take part every year, raising vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. It’s time to dust off your running shoes, gather the elves, and sign up for this amazingly festive event on 14 December 2014! Depending on your ability you can dash through the city, taking in the Christmas sights, for either one or two miles. The dash is suitable

St Gemma’s November Vintage Fair Following the huge success of September’s Fair, it seems that all things vintage are still very popular with the people of Leeds. Floods of people packed the St Gemma’s Hospice events centre in Moortown to grab a vintage bargain, a piece of jewellery or item for their home. With people saving their pennies now rather than splurging on new items, vintage is the way to go. You can get your hands on quality pieces of home ware and clothing for a fraction of the cost of a new item – plus you have the added bonus of owning a distinct, or unique piece. St Gemma’s Hospice are now looking ahead to the next Vintage Fair on Sat 15th & Sun 16th November from 10.00am until 2.00pm on both days. The Vintage Tea Rooms will serve a selection of

for Santas or Elves of all ages and abilities (wheel chair/pram friendly route). There’ll be lots of seasonal cheer from the crowds to get you on your way. A warm up to loosen those limbs will take place at the start, led by a live brass band and there’s a choir singing carols at the end to get you in the seasonal spirit. Plus there are hundreds of other Santas to pound the pavements with. Don’t forget to get your cheeks all rosy with hot drinks and free food at

Little Tokyo after the dash! Be part of this fun and festive Christmas event, embracing the spirit of giving………then Santa will know just how good you have been! It’s £8 to register and you get your Santa Suit provided, children u12 are free and are encouraged to wear festive fancy dress (prizes for best dressed). Visit: www.st-gemma.co.uk, call: 0113 218 5505 or email: beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk to sign up now!

delicious treats, with lunch served in the bistro to keep your energy up for the shopping. For those that love fixing-up old clothes, or have found some scraps of fabric you can’t think what to do with – visit the Upcycling Guru to learn simple hand sewing techniques. St Gemma’s Shops will also have a range of upcycled furniture on offer. The event will also display a very special selection of wedding dresses – the perfect opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind dress with a retro edge, or one you can tailor to make your own! BBC Auctioneer, Gary Don, will be there on the Saturday morning to provide antique valuations so dust off your items in the attic and find out if you’ve been hoarding a secret treasure trove. Finally, on show will be an original vintage Brum Pedal Car – a fantastic opportunity to relive memories of this British children’s superhero rescue television series.

All this plus live vintage tunes to jive along to as you shop makes it an event not to be missed! For more information call: 0113 218 5580, email: daniellel@st-gemma.co.uk or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/vintagefair

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