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Butonia House Clayton Wood Close Leeds LS16 6QE

04 NEW YEAR, nEW YOU 12 Food & drink 24 spotted!

32 garden guru 46 Advertising Directory

Editor / Advertising

Chris Barnham 07999 138390 01132 745639 chris@covered-magazine.net

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SID’S ON THE SLITHER AND WE WANT HIM BACK!

Liz burton John Gledhill ben cropper Ivor Hughes eric wells Welcome to another packed edition of Covered – the magazine with commitment to the community.

It would be trite to add my own festive greetings to everyone else’s, bad manners if I didn’t. So, here they are. But what I’d like to say more than anything is a big thank you to everyone who has helped Covered not only carry the title through its first full calendar year, but also release a sister edition in the Pudsey area. That’s not all – a third edition is planned for Otley/Ilkley early in the New Year - cementing our position as the area’s best distributed monthly.

Changes achieved during 2012 haven’t only been external.

We now have large well appointed offices in West Park.

We have a yet wider pool of contributors and a dedicated sales team - though I’m still a long way from having a corporate jet. Or company car for that matter. But Covered would not have made it to where it is today without the continued support of the communities by way of readers, organisations happy to share their news and any number of officials and official bodies willing to do the same. Then there’s the support from our advertisers who, at the end of the day, make it all possible. Did I forget to mention the team? Them too, I suppose – they’ll cry otherwise.

“Of the community, by the community and for the community.” That’s what I say (Abraham Lincoln nicked it from me).

Yours in genuine gratitude,

Chris Barnham Editor

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New Year

new you!

What better time is there to recreate yourself than the New Year? We all fall into the habit of declaring our New Year's resolutions over a glass of champagne and then two weeks later reaching for a carton of cigarettes or ignoring healthy salads for tasty treats. How about adopting a new persona without having to make empty, clichĂŠ resolutions?

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The Right Side of the Bed

'But what if my bed's against the wall?' Don't be silly, it's just an expression. You are in control of your attitude just as much as you're in control of which side you get out of bed; if you feel there's a wall of stressful responsibilities blocking it, then knock it down with an attitude of positivity! Start each morning by focusing on the things that make you smile, rather than on the fuss the snow may cause this morning; it may be a loved one, your favourite TV show or even a favourite restaurant you'll be eating at over the weekend which encourages you.

It certainly won't occur overnight like good ol' pessimistic Ebenezer Scrooge, but give it a go and you'll be surprised by how much a positive attitude changes a day's outcome. Can't think of anything optimistic? Then stay in bed and be miserable! The key to productivity is positivity.

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Helpful Habits

Who says that New Year’s resolutions have to be applied instantly? But what better way to make a new you than to start kicking old habits and bringing in the new? Sure, smoking's a habit, but pressuring

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Regular water consumption is good for our health and diet, and is essential for many functions of the body. Try upping your water intake; you will feel revitalised every day!

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yourself to stop for the New Year may worsen the stress that causes you to smoke - you may start feeling disappointed by your failure to do so. Take your time! Try developing some new habits as the new year approaches, they may eventually become as addictive as tobacco! Try upping your water intake; you will feel revitalised every day. Carry a diary containing your weekly schedule, or even manage your money more meticulously; it will make you feel top of the world - never again will you have to look into your bank account and feel disappointed.

Around Christmas, this is a lifesaver!

Release your inner Da Vinci!

Everybody has the capability to be creative - too often is the word 'can't' used. 'I can't draw!' 'I can't cook!' 'I can't play guitar!' Can't, or won't? Even the world's greatest artists, musicians and writers had to start somewhere! Thomas Edison failed 1,000 times before finally inventing the light bulb. We’re not saying you'll become a famous inventor with perseverance, but creativity is a wonderful outlet, a great way to relax and ease stress, and an excellent approach to feeling good about yourself. Learn an instrument, start painting. Even write down a few little limericks or anecdotes, releasing your inner thoughts and emotions. Best of all, you may amaze yourself - and if not at first, practice makes perfect.

Everybody has the ability to be creative - could the next Picasso come from Leeds?

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a series of hefty festive meals and then nibbling at parties, weight loss will be high on the New Think what you might achieve if you had a life Year agenda for many. Friendly, knowledgeable coach at your side. Step-By-Step Life Coaching consultants run slimming World groups – they run exciting group coaching events at the Heart offer great advice and support and it’s a chance to Centre in Headingley. Or what about the changes socialise as well as slim. you could make by joining a gym? We've got some great gyms in the area - BodyFit Express in Pudsey So try something different this winter - don't let the are ‘ladies only’ with a host of options for slimming cold weather and stressful responsibilities get under or improving fitness. Trinity Fitness, Horsforth, is a your skin - smile, embrace your life and take control. mixed gym offering some of the area’s best facilities. Make your view of the world a positive one, and you For those who prefer the great outdoors, there is a will see it smile back at you every day. state of the art all-weather pitch available – so no excuse to cancel the game because of a waterlogged Whatever you decide to do this New Year, please pitch. Yoga is ideal for all ages and abilities and do check out our Health & Wellbeing related we have some excellent teachers in the area – try advertisers in this month’s edition. They’re all Jacquie Pollard at Easy Yoga if you’d like to sample local and all in a position to help you take steps the benefits. And it goes without saying that, after towards a happier, healthier you in 2013.

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Why send your child to Stage School?

Learning the performing arts brings benefits: children become more confident, and are able to express themselves creatively with more certainty. They learn balance and poise in Dance, and improve their coordination (this can even help handwriting!). Dance is also good exercise and helps people keep trim.

In Singing children learn to work with a group, listening carefully to others, and are taught a range of singing styles. In Drama they also learn to listen and to discuss, so that they can contribute collaboratively as work is created. They learn how to project their voice, and to speak confidently.

These are all skills that will help them in later life.

If they want a career in any of the performing arts, they will find competition intense, and a good Stage School should provide useful training to supplement what they do at School or College.

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The Performing Arts can be very hands on – children do not have to do much reading and very little writing. Creative children who may sometimes struggle in school can find it a wonderful way to express theirselves.

Some parents want their quiet child to gain confidence; Stage School is a great place for these children. Some of our greatest actors are sometimes shy and quiet offstage, but they find a release in acting.

However, the most important element for the children is that they should have fun, make new friends, and have a chance to perform. Children love performing!

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Local Dancer Reaches World Championship Finals in Boston Matthew Sellers, aged 10 and a pupil at Newlaithes School, Horsforth, has won his way through to the finals of the World Irish Dancing Championships, to be held in Boston between 24 and 31 March. That’s Boston Massachusetts, not Boston Spa. Matthew trains at the Joyce O’Donnell School of Irish Dancing (Cross Gates and West Park) and is one of three that the school is putting forward in different championship age classes.

Each has qualified through success in the British National Championships.

Success doesn’t come cheap. Matthew’s family has to raise the £1500 necessary for him to attend and compete. At the helm is Horsforth grandmother Sylvia Sellers. The dancers are pictured holding three Christmas cakes baked by Sylvia, raising £277 in a “guess the weight” competition – and weighed independently by Covered at Sylvia’s home in December.

Future fundraising events include an Irish Dance Night at Gazi’s Restaurant, Hall Park, on 22 January (7.30pm) with two courses being offered for £9.

Then there is to be a celidh at Leeds Irish Centre on 20 February (again from 7.30pm). Anyone wanting further details, or able to offer help or sponsorship, can contact Sylvia Sellers on 0113 2590113.

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Welcome to a new feature in Covered where we will take a look at some of the excellent producers and providers in our area. We’re blessed with a considerable amount of rural land around the city which means that we have some great options for buying locally grown food.

Cr ag House Farm

Head Chef Peter Washburn and his team serve homemade high quality dishes through the day ~the Home of Caring For Life~ followed by an exclusive twilight dining experience at which places are eagerly sought after – early Crag House Farm, situated between Cookridge and booking always recommended.

Bramhope, has been the HQ of ‘Caring For Life’ for the last 25 years. The charity offers care and support The Farm Shop sells a vast range of food items and some of the cities most vulnerable people, for life or has a Deli-counter to die for. A big part of their fundraising is through the sale of their own produce. as long as they need help.

The Charity has it’s own flock of White-Faced Woodland Sheep, farmed for their wool as well as Since losing local government support the charity tender lamb meat. The farm has produced freehas faced a challenge to replace the £30,000 they range eggs for over 20 years and still delivers door received each month. One way they are trying to door in the local area. Long Horn beef is their to do this is through the expansion of the already premium product. The Longhorn was chosen not only because of the high quality meat it produces, successful Granary Café and Farm Shop.

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but because they are placid animals and very easy and safe to work with. Many Caring For Life beneficiaries have been abused and have difficulty in trusting and indeed caring for others.

Their agriculture project involves caring for the livestock on the farm and is a great way to learn how to trust and look after another living thing.

The meat itself is rich with marbling, making an incredibly tender piece of meat when cooked.

Praised by Chefs such as Heston Blumentall, Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Rick Stein, this celebrated beef is one to be tried and is readily available at the Farm Shop.

Advised by one of the Country’s leading meat producers Dunbia Meats, the shop is not only able to offer standard joints, steak and slow cook cuts but also cutting edge, new cuts such as the Ranch Steak and Salmon Cut.

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Sixtytoo has always been viewed as just a bar but a new restaurant area has been created to cater for the hungry diners of Horsforth.

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with Redcurrant Gravy, Green Beans with Crispy Shallots, Root Mash with Herb Crust, Butter Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Peter Washburn, Head Chef, has put together a wonderful alternative to the standard turkey Christmas Dinner using the Long-Horn Salmon Joint. This wonderfully succulent joint will put the wow factor in to any Christmas Dinner whilst knowing that you have supported a great cause in Caring For Life.

Serves 600g Long-Horn Salmon-Cut of Beef 1 Tablespoon Redcurrant Jelly 100g Green Beans 1 Long Shallot 1 Tablespoons of Cornflower 1 Tablespoon flour 60ml Red Wine 60ml Beef Stock

1 Parsnip 100g Breadcrumbs 1 Swede Milk Vegetable Oil Olive Oil Salt Pepper

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Bring your beef to room temperature before cooking.

Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

Redcurrant Jelly - a key ingredient!

Roughly cut the celery, onion, carrot, garlic cloves, rosemary and thyme and place into the roasting tray. Place the beef on top and cook until the core temperature of beef is 66 degrees Celsius then remove from the oven and wrap with foil. Leave to rest for 20 minutes.

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With the beef removed, place the roasting tray of vegetables onto the stove and cook at medium- high heat until warm.

Chop Parsley. Mix the olive oil with breadcrumbs, parsley and salt and pepper. Place on a tray in the oven at 150 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Peel and chop the parsnip, Place 1 tablespoon of butter and the flour into the 3 carrots and swede. Place in a pot and boil until tray. Once the flour and butter are incorporated, add very tender. Drain and mash with butter, about 60ml of red wine and 60ml of beef stock. Whisk or 2 tablespoons. Thin out slowly with milk until a stir until thickened. Once thick, add 1 tablespoon of desired consistency. Place in a buttered dish and top Redcurrant Jelly. Finish with one more tablespoon with the breadcrumbs. Bake for 10 minutes until of butter and put through a strainer. crispy on top.

Cut the shallot in half and slice into thin slices. Fill a pan with an inch of vegetable oil and bring to 180 degrees Celsius. Toss the shallots in a light coating of corn flour and drop into the vegetable oil. Once crispy, take out and place on some paper towels to dry. Place the beans in salted boiling water. Cook until tender and drain. Toss with a tablespoon of butter. Place the finished crispy shallots on top of the buttered beans and serve with your beef.

Wash, peel and chop the potatoes. Place in cold water and start to bring to the boil. Whilst the potatoes are cooking; in a roasting tray add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and place in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius until smoking.

Take the potatoes off at boiling point and drain.

Add 3 rosemary sprigs to the roasting tray with the potatoes. Cook for a further 30 minutes or until golden turning the potatoes throughout this time.

Plate up and Enjoy!

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Horsforth Christmas Illuminations As is customary this time of year, a large number of locals congregated at The Green on 1 December to witness the official switching-on of the town’s tree. And to hear what their council leader had to say. And join in singing a few carols – usefully assisted by Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band and choirs from Froebelian and Saint Mary’s schools.

And to see Santa. It’s what you do.

Taking the plunge. Jude Arbuckle, leader of Horsforth Town Council, and Councillor Ann Castle, Lord Mayor of Leeds, joining forces to switch on the lights of Covered’s Horsforth Christmas tree.

The evening was, as always, a delight. Though this time, unfortunately, Santa implicated himself in more burglaries. Addressing and reassuring children living in homes with very narrow chimneys, or none at all, he let it slip that he had a set of magic keys that guaranteed him access through any front door.

Northwest Leeds Police NPT was there in force – we may not be seeing Santa again for some time...

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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham discusses financial issues that might affect the residents of this area.

It’s Christmas time again. For most of us this time this is the most expensive time of the year. The question is, though, if this is really a problem.

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The truth is that money has two values. The first what you can do with it (ie enjoy yourself - it only happens once a year). The second is the value of the knowledge that you have financial security. If you imagine having a thousand pounds to spend you can either enjoy it now, or you can save it and enjoy it later. The benefit of the second option is that you still get to enjoy the thousand pounds when you spend it, but in the meantime you have enjoyed the knowledge that you have a thousand pounds.

Savings and investments give you freedom and relieve the stress of worrying about the next big or unforeseen bill - or feeling that at some point you might have to.

The problem of course is that you might never spend it, or when you do get to spend it you don’t enjoy it as much as you will now. The key is to get the balance right, and to respect your future needs at least as much as your immediate desires.

In short there is nothing wrong with spending your money as long as you keep the bigger picture in mind. Avoid a financial hangover by deciding what you can afford, but as long as you keep that in focus there’s nothing wrong with enjoying yourself - especially at this time of year.

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Train Late? Only If We Say So!

Yet another motorist leaving yet another charitable or community event feeling less than charitable or neighbourly towards LCC

There has been a lot of recent comment on social media about the punctuality, or lack thereof, on the Harrogate line in general and at Horsforth Station in particular. Maybe more than other stations on the line because of the large quantity of out-of-area commuters that drive in to take advantage of the Leeds Metro subsidised fares.

The question of the extent to which these delays are attributable to recent and extensive works on the line and related information systems will become apparent in the New Year when, hopefully, all work will have been completed.

But, in the meantime, information boards at Horsforth and other suburban stations can be misleading. Some still rely on part-automated systems where human input is necessary to keep the Customer Information Screen (CIS) up-to-theminute. Otherwise late trains can be shown as being on time or not at all. The picture shows how a 1741 departure from Horsforth to York had gone missing from the display while it was in fact four minutes late – and counting. The only clue, for taxis and other vehicles arriving to pick up passengers, was In our previous December and January issues we that the waiting room was still busy. The CIS on reported how LCC had entered into the festive the Leeds outward platform at New Pudsey Station spirit by decorating cars in Fink Hill car park, is similarly vulnerable. one evening during Carols in the Park and one afternoon during the pantomime in St Margaret’s In explaining the reason behind these anomalies, Church Hall. This year Carols on The Green and Northern Rail also informed Covered that they are the lighting of the tree by Leader of Horsforth planning to update the way they feed information Town Council and Lord Mayor of Leeds received into the CIS at Horsforth Station. That won’t make special attention. the trains any more punctual, but at least commuters Although Covered has not yet had a response from will have a better idea where they stand.

HTC about our suggestion of yellow-lining the prohibited areas, and therefore bringing the crime wave to an end, LCC Councillor Chris Townsley was on hand to hear about the afternoon’s festivities.

He told Covered; “Oh, not again. Your suggestion of yellow-lining is good, but probably unworkable due to the provisions of the planning regulations and Road Traffic Act. The legislative process could be lengthy and cost more than the job itself. But I have already taken your concerns on board and have written to LCC asking that the present marking of designated bays, mainly in cobblestones, be reinforced with white paint.”

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Keeping Your Trees Happy in the New Year – and Beyond After record rainfall during a cool summer, then floods and gales and now with freezes threatened on top of waterlogged soil, our trees have never had it so bad. Not to mention the question of whether the spread of the imported disease of Ash dieback can be arrested and eradicated, unlike the Dutch elm disease that hit our stocks so badly in the late seventies.

Christmas a Little Earlier at Cookridge Holy Trinity Enterprisingly, to avoid a log jam of their seasonal festivities and services and maximise availability for volunteers and visitors, Holy Trinity Church Cookridge brought their Christmas Fayre a week forward to 25 November. Beavers, Scouts and Guides were there in force helping out.

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Bramhope Methodist Church, also known as “Cathedral You know it makes sense. of the Dales” due to its size and magnificent stained glass windows (unusual for Methodist premises), had wall to wall beautifully decorated Christmas trees lining the entire inside perimeter on 7 and 8 December during their special Christmas Tree Festival. Trees were sponsored by local businesses and decorated either by them or by volunteers – the local Brownies certainly seemed to have been busy, if the credit labels were anything to go by.

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Ayckbourn's Chaotic Comedy Coming to Adel Adel Players bring us Alan Ayckbourn's classic Seventies comedy Bedroom Farce in January.

The production is being staged at the Adel War Memorial Hall LS16 8DE from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 January (7.30pm).

Four couples, three bedrooms... too much excitement for one night? In Bedroom Farce, Ayckbourn turns his humorous gaze onto relationships - there's the long married and short of patience, the young at heart and old flames too - as circumstances conspire to prevent much chance for romance in the suburbs.

As the action hops between the different houses, the audience is able to share in the laughter on an entertaining evening behind closed doors.

Bedroom Farce - Kate is often the subject of Malcolm’s pranks, while Trevor and Susannah (below) are forever at each other’s throats.

The play is the second of the 2012-13 season for Adel Players, an amateur dramatics group founded in 1945. Their October production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons was described as "superb" by amateur theatre magazine Sardines. They also received rave reviews for their 2011-12 season - When We Are Married, Blithe Spirit and Arsenic and Old Lace.

Tickets for Bedroom Farce cost £7 and bookings can be made on 0113 275 5585. Check adel-players. org.uk for more information and availability. his audience an occasional glimpse into the wider religious, military, scientific, industrial and commercial Chevin Antiques Society was founded in 1982 factors involved at key points in the by a group of ten like-minded friends, originally history of timekeeping.

Clock expert meeting at various locations in Bramhope and historian before group moving into one of the extremely Chevin Antiques Society welcomes John Wyles comfortable lounges at West Park Leeds Rugby new members. Meeting (usually) Club, also in Bramhope, in 2008. Now with on the first Tuesday in the month, around 24 members, they enjoy monthly lectures throughout the academic year, their annual dinner is on 8 January. from a wide range of experts in their field.

Chevin Antiques Society

Their November meeting was typical of the rest of this (academic) year’s. John Wyles from Heckmondwike gave an entertaining, informative and well illustrated talk about the history of timekeeping – from the earliest crude sun dials, water and sand clocks in the Middle and Far East, through the European mechanisation of the process and right up to today’s novelty and electronic examples. But it wasn’t only about the timepieces themselves; John gave

Their meeting on 5 February is Jane McKeown explaining the inner meaning of apparently innocent nursery rhymes (e.g. Ring a Ring o’ Roses = Black Death). Then there is further social history content on 5 March, when Maria Glot delivers her first lecture about Salts Mill, dressed in the part and involving the audience.

Secretary Sally Wilkinson is on 0113 2671721.

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next gen transport First I would like to wish all readers of Covered a Happy and Healthy New Year ALLOTMENTS I was recently asked about the availability of allotments. There are a lot of people on waiting lists for a popular allotment sites. I asked the Council what plans they had. They do have do have a number of new sites planned, including one at High Ash Drive in Alwoodley. It will have 16 half size plots, all available to those on the current waiting lists. Unfortunately all the other sites in this area have waiting lists too.

But if people are prepared to travel then there are other sites with plots available.

NEXT GENERATION TRANSPORT (NGT) In the next few months there will be more information about the NGT scheme. 45,000 leaflets are about to go out to homes, offices and businesses along the initial route. They will contain facts, figures and a map for people to give their views and feedback.

Following this, in spring/summer 2013 there will be an application for a Transport & Works Act Order which is likely to result in a public inquiry. Updates about the project can be obtained by following @ ngttrolleybus on Twitter and at the New Generation Transport page on Facebook.

The leaflet explains that people can give their feedback via ngtmetro.com or by emailing ngtinfo@ wypte.gov.uk or by writing to NGT, Wellington House, Leeds LS1 2DE. NGT’s Line One will run from Holt Park in north Leeds into and through Leeds city centre and on to Stourton in the south of the city near the M1/M621intersection. With around 3,000 Park & Ride spaces in total, the route runs along the A660 through Lawnswood, Headingley and Hyde Park. It passes the universities and the new Leeds Arena and crosses the city centre via Park Row, City Square and the Rail Station before heading south via Clarence Dock and Hunslet to Stourton.

I would be very interested to hear your views on NGT. Please write to me at Civic Hall or contact me by email.

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If you are unfamiliar with the conditions for any plants received over Christmas, it is worth checking in a book or on Google.

it light and cool, where many other plants require normal room temperature and regular misting.

Your roses should have finished flowering by now, so strip off all the old leaves and pick up any off the ground which have already fallen. This will stop any blackspot and rust bacteria from overwintering in the soil, and infecting the new growth next year.

As you start to dream of spring and summer, start to make a list of your favourite seeds – including plants and shrubs – making a plan of how you would like to see your garden in the sun. The sowing season will be with us sooner than you think, so order early and keep them handy for when the day comes. This especially applies to vegetable seeds, were we will be sowing Inspect regularly your stored plants, dahlias, small quantities in two week batches to spread the chrysanthemums, gladioli etc, treating any small harvest and avoid large unusable quantities. signs of decay with sulphur powder, alternatively disposing of the item completely. Potatoes in store Enjoy your Christmas, look forward to a wonderful should be checked for signs of blight, disposing New Year, and if you have any spare time on your of any which show signs of dark patches, sunken hands – clean and sharpen all your garden tools. areas and grey mould. Parsnips and leeks still in the ground should remain in good condition, and will The Horsforth Allotment shed on Featherbank Lane, Horsforth re-opens on 20th January 2013 and is taste sweeter after each frost. open every Friday night thereafter from 7pm – 8pm.

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Stuart Andrew MP Creativity has been the word of the month in the Pudsey c o n s t i t u e n c y, with a number of local schools participating in the ‘We Made It!’ competition. This new and exciting competition set schoolchi ldren the challenge to design a brand new invention, with the winning entry m a nu f a c t u r e d in a real factory.

As a judge I was able to see all of the entries from my constituency first hand and was bowled over by the excellent standard of designs and inventions. These ranged from bug repellers to docking stations and all were unique creations which the pupils had clearly spent a lot of time working on.

I was therefore pleased to discover that the winning entry from my constituency, ‘The Complete Shades’ by Jack Poole, Robert Ward and Lewis Woodhead of Pudsey Grangefield School, are among six of the entries selected as national winners. I am thrilled to be able to attend the awards ceremony in Parliament and look forward to meeting these bright students from Pudsey.

I was also honoured to be asked to host a lobby event at Bliss, the special care baby charity’s parliamentary event on Tuesday 20 November. This was a chance for Bliss, MPs and parents to discuss the importance of the frontline nursing workforce on babies born too soon, too small and too sick in England. It came a few days after World Prematurity Day and one year after the launch of Bliss’ SOS campaign (save our special care babies,save our special care nurses). I first became involved with Bliss through my constituent Nicola Emsley and have worked with her on her campaign to improve services for premature babies in Leeds and would like to take this opportunity to recognise her tireless efforts and campaigning.

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WETHERBY WHALER IN GUISELEY BRINGS BACK MEMORABLE FESTIVE TRADITION Seasonal cheer. PCSOs Davina Arundale and Gavin Mitchell in the foyer of Morrisons Horsforth

Tis the Season to be Wary Neighbourhood Policing Teams throughout the area have embarked on an anti-Christmas crime initiative – at a time when people are often carrying more cash or have valuable gifts signposted in their cars or under the Christmas tree. This year the focus is on the prevention of burglaries. PCSOs will be giving advice on how vulnerable europofile locks, prone to “snapping”, should be replaced. Timers should be used to give observers the impression you’re at home.

Don’t give burglars a helping hand by leaving bins under windows. Consider using anti-climb paint and installing security lights. The list goes on – we’ll let the NPT finish it.

Also on offer will be free literature and merchandise such as marking pens and timers, and goodies to help raise awareness among youngsters. There is also an open invitation for PCSOs to conduct home security inspections.

The NW Leeds NPT schedule includes Thursday 20 December at Asda Holt Park (4.30-8pm), Friday 21 at Morrisons Yeadon (4.30-8pm) and concludes on Saturday 22 with Morrisons Horsforth (112pm) and Asda Holt Park (4.30-8pm).

The Wetherby Whaler restaurant in Guiseley has brought back a much-loved Christmas tradition in tribute to the site’s history and former owner Harry Ramsden.

A huge Christmas tree with presents for young diners formed part of the Christmas celebrations at the Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Guiseley, and the Murphy family, owners of the Wetherby Whaler were keen to resurrect the festive custom.

Philip Murphy, Co-owner of the Wetherby Whaler, said: “We are extremely proud to bring this tradition back. The Harry Ramsden’s Christmas tree was such a special spectacle that families from all over the country used to come and see it. Customers have often told me about their recollections of the tree and we wanted to bring these fond memories back to life for them.After decorating it over the last couple of days, the tree looks fantastic and I am looking forward to seeing our customer’s faces when they come and see it.”

If you can’t make it to Guiseley then the Wetherby Whaler group includes another four high quality fish and chip restaurants, in Wetherby, Wakefield, York and Pudsey. Current owners Phillip and Janine Murphy began trading in fish and chips in 1969 so you can be assured the trip will be well worth it.

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do presents that you would exchange because you’ve already got them. Nor do they waste money on new stuff when the old toys are still good. What they do is take old favourites and sprinkle their elf dust all over them until they shine like new!

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Surprise Package for Covered Xmas came early for Covered when we were invited to review Carpetbagger’s second ever panto at Guiseley Theatre!

As the wise witch says at the start of Robin Hood & His Men in Tights, “If many retypes are right up you’re street then you’re in for a treat”. Carpetbaggers don’t

This is where the Carpetbaggers star really shines - a combination of classic panto with contemporary touches. Like Dame Judy Denchers rummaging around in her handbag, “My bag’s full of the latest technology” she declares before pulling out, literally, a blackberry, an apple, and an egg box – “It’s an egg box 360!” she cackles.

But just as Xmas wouldn’t be the same without sweets you can’t have a decent panto without songs and you’ve only to look at the catchy numbers here to know that the proof is in the pudding. Disney’s Under the Sea becomes, “Nice cup o’ tea”, while the men in tights’ Finland song (Robin: “I said England”) is sheer comedy gold.

Robin Hood was like getting Disney for Xmas – you can’t go wrong – it’s fun for the kids and the adults get a laugh too! Do try and see Carpetbaggers new one Walkin’ Back To Happiness in April carpetbaggerstheatregroup.com

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Christmas Message from Horsforth Town Council – December 2012

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If your organisation needs support then please contact the Town Clerk on 0113 2580988 for details.

Planning and Licensing, and its Neighbourhood Plan Working Group, want to know what Horsforth people think about future development. Horsforth deserves to be consulted and listened to when deciding its own future. This is why the Town Council has decided to put together its own Neighbourhood Plan.

The decision was not easy as there will be a financial cost and the Council will have to use your money to do this. The Town Council can’t just write the plan as they see fit. Talking and listening to local people will inform what will happen. A lot of work will be Committee work continues. Environment and needed to ask for your views and ideas and to make Community is once again asking for nominations for sure that these are included. the Good Citizens Award. If you know of someone who generously gives of their time and effort to help Public Safety is also working towards a Cold Calling Horsforth residents, then think about nominating Zone in the Broadfields area. Information packs them for the award. The Council also has an award and stickers will go to residents. Signs will mark for Young Achievers under the age of 18 years. If the streets which are a part of this campaign. More you know of any young person who has made an about these next time. outstanding contribution to Horsforth life, and the community, then please nominate them for this Jude Arbuckle award, and contact the Town clerk at the number Chair below, or via the web. This Committee also has small Horsforth Town Council Seasons greetings to everyone! The Council hopes everyone enjoyed the visit from That Special Person who comes each year to see Horsforth children at the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. A very big “Thank You” to everyone who helped, either through hard work or sponsorship. There are many other events during the festive season. You will find details of these either in the latest edition of Horsforth Matters or on our website.

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Local Schools in National Shakespeare Festival

Eric Knowles explained to me what sets Moorcroft apart from many of its competitors

Covered Roadshow Student John Gledhill got more than he had bargained for on one early assignment through Covered The employment team at Leeds Trinity University and Covered magazine have negotiated an innovative staggered placement scheme. Spreading the usual six week block placement over six months gives students the opportunity to report a far wider range of events and to be part of the full cycle of several editions rather than a snapshot one or two.

One early surprise was that one Covered photographer is widely published in the international antiques and lifestyle press and would be inviting us on external assignments. London, Paris? Not yet – but Barnsley was a good start.

BBC Antiques Roadshow’s Eric Knowles was VIP speaker and greeter at a promotion by Moorcroft Pottery – a select decorative brand adhering to arts nouveau and deco traditions that made it famous in the first place. In Cannon Hall, home of Barnsley Museum’s own collection of antique Moorcroft.

Eric Knowles in action was itself an education.

A Northern Soul DJ before starting his career at Bonhams, he knew how to work an audience – whether two or twenty or, in my case, just one.

Having time for, and engaging with, all who put and keep him on TV and in print – and as a director at Moorcroft.

Other lessons on the day? Well, apart from Moorcroft being outside a student budget, it quickly became apparent that celebs such as Eric are quick to accept you as a professional if you have the confidence and ability to present yourself as one. Still working on those, and glad to be getting chances such as this.

The UK’s largest youth drama event is Schools Shakespeare Festival where, every year, over 700 schools perform thirty-minute versions of his plays – not in the school hall, but on stage at 90 fully commercial theatres throughout the country. Although the text is condensed, the Elizabethan language isn’t updated – a serious test of the memory, language and acting skills of pupils as young as eleven.

This year, local primary school entries included years six from Bramhope Primary School (performing Macbeth) and Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Both gave early evening performances at Leeds Carriageworks Theatre - Bramhope trod the boards on 13 November and Pudsey on the 15th.

Bramhope’s production was managed by teacher Jonathan Feeley, who organised and directed 6 principal characters, 22 in support and 5 stage technicians. He told Covered “This was our first experience with this year group. It was a resounding success on the night. It gave our pupils the opportunity to put their own spin on the storyline then perform it in a public theatre.

“They chose to adopt the theme ‘Gangsters and Molls’ and set Macbeth in a 1920s prohibition Chicago rather than a Scottish heath! The teamwork, rehearsals and dedication all paid off. Although there were outstanding individual performances, it was pleasing to see other children who are not usually so confident come to the fore and gain new found confidence from the experience.”

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Plymouth Brethren in the Public Eye in Horsforth Ivor Hughes attended the free lunch advertised by Plymouth Brethren at Horsforth Gospel Hall in Brownberrie Lane in December Small world...

Some years ago in a small Dorset village a local businessman built a church, hall, Sunday school and youth club for the community. The denomination was “Plymouth Brethren” – a complete mystery to the locals, including me. Within a short while they were seen as a fundamentalist Christian group. Less ceremony than most, though practising full immersion adult baptism. Taking the bible more literally than others. Reserved. Still, they appeared pretty much in step with the mainstream denominations. Singing from a similar hymn sheet, so to speak.

Some of the congregation there to meet and greet on Horsforth Gospel Hall’s free lunch

Services and Sunday school were open to all. So was the youth club – the only one for miles. Which is how I became familiar with, though not member of, Plymouth Brethren. Founded in the 1820s, it now has 16,000 members in UK and 46,000 worldwide.

Horsforth Gospel Hall in December I chatted with several trustees and members of the Horsforth congregation. Had their neighbours in West Moors been right, and how were things forty years later? “Yes, that’s pretty much us, then and now – though in Horsforth we don’t have a Sunday School or youth club. For example, we still don’t make any special fuss about Christmas or Easter because we believe our faith is constant. To focus on those would be a distraction. And some of the church’s women members observe the Biblical requirement that their heads be covered. Maybe with a hat, maybe a token scarf or ribbon. But not all, nor all the time – we’re not the Puritans that our detractors might have you believe. And, yes, we do feel at home with most other Christian denominations.”

But what about their being pilloried in some quarters as a closed cult or sect? “We are frustrated by some allegations made in the media. Although we can’t comment on any individual’s experiences elsewhere, we can say for certain that Horsforth Gospel Hall is a public place of Christian worship.

See how many guests are here for lunch. We are a Christian denomination acting entirely within

Two of the volunteers cooking and serving on the day.

the teachings and instruction of the Bible – nothing added, nothing taken away. All are welcome to our services, 5pm each Sunday.”

And the threatened loss of charitable status? “That isn’t because of any question of whether we are a genuine religious organisation. What the Charities Commission is asking is whether the religious and moral teachings of this church - and indeed some others - are of benefit to the wider community. We believe they are, and hope they will come to agree.”

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44 Local Sport A typical challenge – Neal Butterworth of Leeds Adel contesting possession with two Leeds players. With the ball travelling around as quickly as it can, you just don’t get the same mass of bodies on the ball as in as in football or rugby – zone discipline is critical.

Two Local Teams Meet in North of England Hockey League With teams as far apart as Lincoln and Sunderland in the North Hockey (Men’s) League Division Two (East), it is quite a rarity for matches to be between sides as local as Leeds Adel Carnegie and Leeds (2nd XI). Although the presence of Leeds University’s 2nd XI in the same twelve-team division means that there are at least six fixtures in the season where neither side has far to travel.

important than in similar sports. With the ball a little larger - and harder - than a cricket ball, and the sticks also being potential weapons, the rest of the rules are pretty much common sense.

On the day, Leeds 2nd XI prevailed 3-1 over Leeds Adel Carnegie – generating positions of 4th and 11th in the table, with Leeds University 2nd XI in 9th. But the season ends on 16 March, so there’s a long way to go. Anyone wishing to know more, or even have a go, can contact Robin Walker on 07772 261258 (Leeds) or Laura Summers on 07736 942305 (Adel).

With a total of 48 senior men’s teams in the four Divisions, and clubs also having ladies’ and junior sides, the game of hockey continues to attract more support than some might think. So, what’s it all about?

Well, a full game is 35 minutes each way, played between two teams of up to 16 players, with no more than 11 of them on the pitch at any one time. Therein lies the first major difference between the rules of hockey and, say, football – substitution is on a rolling basis, so there are five players continually relieving the ten in the field.

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