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Covered Edition 24 Contents
06 health & wellbeing 08 food & drink 14 garden guru 20 property matters 34 Advertising Directory Competition
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This month, Sid is back on the slither – see if you can spot him hiding out in an advert for your chance to bag £100. We take a trip to Yorkshire Crust in Cookridge to find out about their ‘deli with a difference’ and we offer our opinion on what’s hot for your home in our Property Matters section. In addition, plenty of local news to keep you up to speed on organisations in your area.
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06 Health & Wellbeing
Keep Fit Keep Well Keep a Pet! There are hundreds of ways to ward off illness and health problems, but we are repeatedly advised: eat right, sleep right, exercise right - we know all that by now! To avoid sounding like a broken record, here are some different approaches to take for improving your health.
1 Not just a pet... Outside of the wonderful companionship and entertainment that comes with owning one, did you know there are significant health benefits to owning a pet? Extensive scientific research shows that petting cats and dogs not only lowers their blood pressure, but yours too. The purring of cats is especially therapeutic. The 'stress' hormone cortisol is significantly lowered in the presence of a pet; the mind is relaxed and tension eased. And let's not forget the opportunity presented when owning a dog - they need constant exercise which will motivate you to get outdoors and exercise too! Not fully sold? One of the most significant benefits of a pet is their unconditional love and incredible response to emotions. Research has demonstrated that they can sense illness, stress, depression and other ailments in their owners. Your pet will instinctively stay by your side, aiding you through the tougher times of life. If you don't have one, perhaps adding a pet to the family is just what you need to improve your wellbeing!
A dog could be the perfect companion in helping you wind down after a hard day
Bananas - much better than a fizzy drink in keeping your energy levels up!
that they’re trying to remedy! If you want to get the most out of the food you eat, investigate the ways you can preserve the vitamins. Cooking food, vegetables especially, for prolonged durations will reduce the vitamin content, likewise if the food is chopped up very finely. Using only the necessary measurement of water will also help preserve the goodness when boiling the veggies. There are hundreds of little facts you can learn to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, so get swotting up!
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Sometimes it isn’t all as simple as eating better or taking an extra half hour during your jog - we all need motivation and someone professional to reassure us that we’re on the right track! Join a gym 2 The more you know or call for an expert coach, whose positive outlook and eagerness to help will jumpstart your love for Improve yourself by investing time into learning fitness and health. They’ll help you do it right, to more of the facts and trivia that will help you kill the have fun, and most importantly, will help you stick calories and keep your energy flowing! We know the to it - often where we all stumble. Plus, you’ll get basics, like 5-a-day and 8-10 glasses of water daily. to share your experience of improving your health Instead of adding to your diet, why not subtract a with someone who really cares, making it feel all the little? Did you know that a can of pop contains more worthwhile (we all love to brag a little!). roughly ten teaspoons of sugar? Cut down your intake! Fizzy drinks may be great to give you a surge Approach your health and wellbeing both passively of strength, but it will burn fast and leave you perhaps even worse than before. Substitute for a banana and and actively to make yourself feel 110% all day, orange juice instead. Excessive caffeine is liable to every day. Rather than adapting to accommodate prevent iron absorption; those who are at risk of an it, you can learn to integrate healthiness into your iron deficiency may ironically worsen the tiredness lifestyle naturally and enjoyably!
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Yorkshire Crust is a new addition to Tinshill Road in Cookridge. Craig McDonnell and his wife Laura took over from the previous owners, Urban Deli, just 7 weeks ago and have already made an impact and some considerable changes. More than just a deli, by daytime Yorkshire Crust offers good quality, reputable local and Yorkshire products as well as home-made cakes and savouries. But in addition, they also provide cookery and baking classes, restaurant evenings and outside catering, as well as freshly made-to-order take home meals.
Yorkshire Crust This may all seem like a lot to take on board, especially when you include a young baby into the mix, but Craig is familiar with hard work. With 14 years’ experience as a chef, Craig has previously worked in award winning gastro pubs and fine restaurants and his last role was as chef at well respected pub ‘The Fleece’ in Addingham. This is the couple’s first venture on their own though, with chef Craig at work in the deli whilst wife Laura runs marketing and promotion from home in between looking after their first child.
Husband and wife team, Craig and Laura McDonnell
At the deli, Craig has an early start stocking up the range of cheeses and meats, preserves and snacks and baking the fresh bread daily. This includes a sun dried tomato bloomer and gluten free bread and can be pre-ordered to avoid disappointment. Other popular signature recipes include Craig’s chicken liver pate, pork and chorizo sausage rolls and Sue’s gluten free chocolate orange cake. Yorkshire Crust are looking at offering new gluten free products and running a gluten free evening in the near future, following the success of their first restaurant
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which celebrated Burn’s Night. They currently run 1 – 2 restaurant evenings per month but are looking to increase this to 1 every week. Places are limited, however, and booking is recommended. Cookery lessons with Yorkshire Crust can be tailored to suit individual needs, or follow set lesson plans and are generally held at the client’s home. The concept is a fairly flexible one and can include an evening’s cookery with friends or wine nights, offering guidance on the correct wines with various foods. They will also be running regular cupcake making classes at the deli, running from 6 pm – 8 pm and starting in March. Included in the lesson is afternoon tea and the opportunity to make and take home your own cupcake creations. With so much going on and such dedication, it’s hard not to envisage a rosy future for the Yorkshire Crust. Plans include local farmers’ markets and eventually extending the dining area towards the back of the property so that customers can enjoy the view over to nearby Leeds and Bradford Airport. Further parking is already available to the rear of the premises. A new website will be up and running in a couple of weeks at www.yorkshirecrust.com and, in the meantime, they can also be found on Facebook and Twitter @Yorkshirecrust.
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Ingredients
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French bread for croutons Prawns, include several king prawns 2 Spring onions, thinly sliced Red chilli, thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp white wine 2oz Butter
Main
1lb Lishman’s sausages 10 fl oz Red wine 8 oz Chorizo, chopped 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, chopped finely 1 carrot, cut into small chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 white onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 tbsp red onion and port preserve
Pan Fried Prawns with a White Wine & Butter Sauce In a large frying pan melt the butter and oil over a medium heat. Add the prawns and stir well. Stir fry until the prawns start to turn pink (about 3-4 minutes) Add the spring onion and chilli and stir fry for another minute, add the white wine and cook until the sauce is simmered down. Meanwhile, slice the French bread to around 1 inch before toasting lightly. Arrange the toasted croutons on your serving plate before scattering the prawns and sauce over the top. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately.
450g waxy potatoes, such as Nadine or Desiree 75g smoky bacon, cut into fine strips 2 tbsp olive oil
Lishman’s Sausage & Chroizo Casserole with Sauté Potatoes Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Cut the sausages into chunky slices and brown evenly over a medium heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a plate whilst you brown your chopped chorizo along with finely chopped onion. Add the carrot, red pepper and rosemary sprigs and cook gently for a minute. Return the sausages to the casserole, add the wine and season lightly. Bring it to a gentle simmer before putting a lid on the casserole, turn down the heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. To finish, mix the flour with the softened butter to form a smooth paste. Stir into the casserole and let everything thicken for a few minutes, whilst stirring. Stir in the preserve before serving in a dish with a side of sauté potatoes.
Dessert
6 oz plain flour 3 oz butter 4 oz caster sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp almond extract 6 oz strawberry conserve 2 large eggs 5 oz mascarpone cheese 2 oz ground almonds Icing sugar to dust
Strawberry Jam Frangipane Tart Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Make pastry by blending flour, butter, 1 oz sugar and egg yolk until breadcrumb consistency. Mix 3 tbsp water with almond extract and gradually add until you have a dough. Roll out on a lightly floured surface and line 5 inch buttered flan dishes. Prick the pastry cases before baking blind for 12-15 minutes, until golden. To complete the tarts, spread the conserve over the base of the pastry cases. Separate the eggs and mix the egg yolks, mascarpone 3 oz sugar and ground almonds. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into mascarpone mixture. Pour over strawberry base and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for around 15 minutes. Dust with icing sugar.
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Otley Farmers’ Market Otley Farmers’ Market is by far the largest monthly market of its type in the three areas now with their very own editions of Covered magazine (the three distributed in and around Horsforth, Pudsey and Otley/ Ilkley). With Otley’s market chartered in 1222, it has long had food and general goods markets on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It has had a dedicated new-style farmers’ market for around eight years. It is usually on the last Sunday of the month, though sometimes a week earlier or later – eg December’s was pulled forward a week to serve Christmas demand. It is managed by Yorkshire Farmers Markets, a long established organisation supporting local producers and with similar markets in Wetherby (second Sunday), Harrogate (second Thursday) and Knaresborough (third Sunday). With forty stands, Otley Farmers’ market offers a wide selection of meat, poultry, fish vegetables and delicatessen goods such as specialist honeys, pickles, cheeses and bread. Advertised 9am to 1pm, there is always some earlier action. It pays to be early. When Covered visited the pre Christmas market several stands had sold out their most festive lines. Next Otley dates 24 February and 31 March. Yorkshire Farmers’ Markets handle all bookings and enquiries via their website yorkshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
Many stands offer exquisite deli goods
Game was extremely popular at the pre-Christmas market
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Ilkley Beer Festival Ilkley and District Round Table’s Beer Festival got off to a promising start on the sponsor’s special evening on 8 February and again on opening on the morning of Saturday 9. Tabler Simon Hellawell told Covered that they were confident they could match the £35,000 raised for charity at last year’s event – indeed their target this year is £40,000. Perhaps the highest accolade for the event was a six strong delegation from Timisora Rotary Club, Romania. The primary reason for their week-long visit was to attend the beer festival and use ideas from it to start a similar charitable event at home. They had come over at their own expense and are pictured with friend Howard Scaife of Ilkley and Mures, Romania (rear right of pic, yellow scarf). The 2014 festival will be on 7 and 8 February. Fans of charitable fundraising festivals should note that Horsforth Beer Festival is at St Margaret’s Hall on 1 and 2 March.
14 4 Garden Guru
Spring is on the way!
The days are starting to lengthen, and with the occasional burst of sunshine, spring bulbs are appearing everywhere – starting with snowdrops, crocus, dwarf iris and early daffodils. On warm moist days it will be worth starting your protection against slugs and snails, who will love to munch on your early flowers. If the ground is not frozen or water logged, continue to purchase and plant bare root roses, fruit bushes and any other perennial plants and shrubs for a colourful summer display. The dahlia, chrysanthemum and begonia plants which you have kept frost free over the winter, may now be potted up and brought into the warmth. It is important to keep them in a frost free and light environment, to stimulate new shoots – which can then be taken as cuttings or left on the plant to flower this year. Sweet peas may be sown now, pinching out the tops after 6 leaves to make them bush out, and then hardening them off before planting out after the last frosts. Hardy annuals which provide colour in the summer may be started now, followed by half hardy annuals as the month progresses.
Broad beans are very hardy and may be started indoors for planting out later. Apply a dressing of lime to the area where brassica are to be planted, as this will reduce the risk of club root. Crop rotation is important when growing vegetables, use a three year system to reduce the incidence of soil dwelling pests and diseases. Many vegetables may be grown in reasonable containers, florist buckets etc, which means everyone can enjoy fresh produce even without a patch of ground in a garden. The Horsforth Allotment shed on Featherbank Lane, Horsforth is open every Friday night from 7pm – 8pm and Saturday from 10:30 – 12pm during March, April & May. Call in for quality gardening products and friendly advice. For further information please visit: www.haga.btck.co.uk
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16 Local Matters
Pencil It In! Diary Dates Menston Art Club
Kirklands Community Centre, Menston, LS29 6HT Enquiries: Sue Brearly – 0113 2501096 80 members exhibiting original artwork, May 11th and 12, 10:30 – 5:00 (Saturday) 10:30 - 4:30 (Sunday). Free admission. Disabled access. Refreshments available.
Senior Citizens Exercise Group Kirklands Community Centre, Menston LS29 6HT Enquiries: Nancy Pratt – 01943 877193 Exercise group every Monday from 9:20 – 10:30
Menston Parish Church Scottish Dancing Group
St John’s Church, Menston, LS29 6EU Enquiries: 01943 872022 Traditional Scottish dancing in a friendly and relaxed social group. Open to all, no experience is necessary. Parish Church Room. 2nd & 4th Thursdays (except August) 19.45 - 21.30. Annual subscription £10.
Burley Art Club
Parish Centre, 43 Station Rd, Burley in Wharfedale, LS29 7JL Enquiries: Greg Learmouth – 01943 864924 The group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm at either the Red Lion or St Mary’s Parish Centre.
Burley Wildlife Group
Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley in Wharfedale Enquires: Peter Riley 01943 862916 New members please call ahead, meeting 1st Sunday of every month 10am-1pm Aims to promote the conservation and management of wildlife areas in the village and also to provide advice on wildlife issues
Good Neighbours
Burley in Wharfedale Enquiries: Gail Booth – 01943 862388 If you need 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 a month, and are reimbursed for their journeys and parking. Please call Gail if you are interested in becoming a volunteer
Ladies Group
Burley in Wharfedale Enquires: Linda Nelson – 01943 863715 Members enjoy a mix of speakers, demonstrations, outings and social events. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of most months, usually in the Parish Centre at 8.00pm. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Next meeting Thursday 21st February
Wharfedale & District Aeromodeller’s Club
Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale Enquiries: Chairman John Horton 01943 863438 Meeting place: Salem Hall: first Friday of each month 8pm Control-line flying each Sunday. Juniors and beginners welcome
Guiseley Gallop
West Side Retail Park, Guiseley, LS20 9NE Enquiries: Peter Rawnsley - 07779748301 10KM multi terrain, over 17’s, Sunday 31st March 2013 at 10:30, pre booking £8:00, £10.00 to entrants on the day
Guiseley Chatterbooks
Guiseley Library, Otley Road, LS20 8AH Enquiries: 01943 872675 Monthly book group for children aged 7 to 10 years old, 3:45 – 4:45 pm on the first Tuesday of every month. All welcome - Free
Dry Stone Walling Association Various locations and activities around Otley in March Enquiries: Richard Kitchen – 0113 2507190 To enquire about membership or joining the events please contact Richard or see www.dswa.org
Ilkley Choral Society/ Otley Choral Society
St Margaret’s Church Queens Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QL Enquiries: Sirje - 079 303 29847 Saturday 23 March 2013 Stainer and Handel performance 7:00pm. If wishing to attend please complete online booking form www.ilkleychoral.co.uk New members please call Sirje.
Ilkley Complementary Medicines Festival
Mind Body Spirit MBS Kings Hall and Winter Gardens Complex 4 Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB Enquiries: 01943 872387 or 07939468822 Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 24th March The talks and workshops held over the weekend offer a comprehensive selection of themes in the Kings Hall and Winter Gardens complex, using three rooms. Tickets are available on the day at a cost of £2.00 per person. No pre booking
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Ilkley Badminton Club
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Aspire to be... beautiful
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With both boasting a beauty industry background spanning a decade, it made perfect sense for sisters, Kimberley & Tiffany, to put their own stamp on a salon.
“Real Treatments, Real Answers, Real Products, Real Results!”
In December the sisters took the plunge and bought Aspire to be, a well-established salon in Menston. “The support from existing clients has been fantastic!” Tiffany told Covered, “and we’ve introduced some fabulous new treatments to tempt in new clients too.” It seems to be working; the salon is proving very popular with locals and is bringing in people from further afield - it’s advisable to call ahead to make sure an appointment is available. To accommodate their growing list of happy clients, the sisters now open the salon six days a week and have some late night openings.
We offer a wide range of customised treatments: • dermalogica Face & Body Treatments • Jessica Manicure & Pedicures • Jane Iredale make-up • Eye Treatments and Eyebrow Treatments • Aromatherapy Massage • Shellac and GELeration • Hot Stone Therapy • Hair Removal & Electrolysis • Bespoke Treatment Packages for every occasion • Gift Vouchers and Gifts • Free Face Mapping Consultation available
Skincare is where Aspire to be excels, both Tiffany and Kim are advocates of the highly regarded Dermalogica skincare range and the salon has ‘approved retailer’ status. In a relaxed, comfortable environment the salon can discuss any skincare concerns and then prescribe the right treatments and products to help you achieve your skincare goals. What’s more, it’s all affordable - one current promotion is 30/30/30 where you get a 30 minute microzone facial and 30 days of homecare products all for just £30! `If you can possibly stand more pampering then you can get your nails done too – the salon only uses top-brand products including GELeration, Shellac and Minx. And of course, don’t forget the tan! The salon uses Sienna X Spray Tan – experience has told the sisters that the better the product the better the result. Jane Iredale make-up complements the range available – it’s so good for the skin that it can be used straight after waxing. Speaking of waxing, the sisters have developed their own eyebrow treatment – aspire brows – it involves tinting, measuring and shaping the brow to define your face and it achieved using threading, tweezing and waxing techniques. Cost? Just £20! With massage, skincare, nails, tanning, waxing and other treatments available, this really is a local gem – a one-stop-shop for all your beauty and skincare needs. Why not give it a go?
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Jordan Brown shared his view HS2 high speed rail, stating on the might be good as it will help that it people get around faster.
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Texture! Touch! Classy! Interior trends in 2013 – mix it up! Each year brings an exciting new array of attractive interior looks which will spruce up your home, giving it a stylish, welcoming, and most importantly, a comfortable look. After all, it’s not just a house, it’s a home. Style it to suit you! Here are some great tips on what will be trending in 2013; mix it up and try a few differnt styles to bring out your home’s personality.
1 Beat the blues with some brilliant hues Bland shades and tacky wallpapers are gone; it’s time to bring the walls to life with some slightly saturated yet bold colours, such as sapphire, beige, and coral in your living room. Try pairing this with white skirting boards and door panels to create a sleek, neat and modern look, while still giving your home
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We feel with our eyes as well as our limbs – this year, cool, pastel colours for thick carpets combine both our senses to help truly experience comfort. Pale greys, soft pinks and clean creams are some of the few trending carpet colours – avoid noisy patterns and dyes, which scream tacky! Nothing makes you feel at home more than a plush carpet complimented by calming hues.
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Fool (If you think it's over): Elkie still going strong She supported the Beatles and toured America with the Animals. She has worked with such giants as Leiber and Stoller. Even before Oasis and Robbie Williams played Knebworth - she was there in 1980. She has recorded some of the most iconic songs in rock history, including Lilac Wine, Sunshine After the Rain, Fool (If You Think It's Over) and her signature tune Pearl's A Singer. She has had sixteen UK hit albums in twenty-five years. Now she is coming to Ilkley! Acts nowadays seem to come and go as quickly as tweets or facebook posts and linger in the memory just as long. But Elkie Brooks belongs in that oftused-rarely-merited category of genuine, living Legend. Audiences have been wowed by her trademark husky voice for five decades now, making her a true part of music history! It seems nothing will stop Elkie coming to Ilkley, and speaking exclusively to Covered she told us;
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“I was looking forward to playing at the Kings Hall in 2012, however I had been suffering from a recurring throat and chest infection which forced me to postpone the show. I am very much looking forward to coming back there in March to play for everyone. At the moment, I have my arm in plaster, but that will not stop us giving a great performance in Ilkley” National Treasure? Covered thinks so.
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Ilkley Business Forum Ilkley Business Forum is known for providing highly effective networking opportunities for its 87 members at a variety of venues in the town. Most, like December’s “speed-networking” event at Ilkley RUFC’s splendid new Clubhouse, are quite structured. The latest departure, in January, was a meeting at the premises of an IBF member, Cook, in the Moors Shopping Centre. IBF Chair, Vera Woodhead, told Covered she had been concerned that members and guests might not circulate. In the event, she needn’t have worried; there was plenty of movement as ideas were exchanged over a glass of wine. In a spot presentation, Suzanne Johns of Approach PR (The Grove) gave a graphic run down of what they offer. Then David Coombs of the Wellness Chiropractic Clinic in Hawksworth Street, explained his holistic approach. Alan Strachan put forward the plans for the Business Showcase on the Grove for June 2013 – aiming to put Ilkley businesses very much in the public eye.
Genial host Jonathan Foggitt of Cook, Ilkley, with a sample of his freezer-to-oven-to-table wares
Last – but by no means least – came a feast of samples of what Cook do handsomely. Manager Jonathan Foggitt selected dishes from the Indian range, which went down very well indeed. This is clearly a great idea: members experience at firsthand what their colleagues have to offer. Expect more of the same in the months to come. The next regular meeting is on 13 March at Ilkley Moor Vaults, 5.45-7.45pm.
Year of the Snake Just when you thought New Year was over. Well, it needn’t be. The Chinese New Year offers a further opportunity for celebration and a second chance for lapsed resolutions. Most people unfamiliar with Chinese culture associate their New Year with a single day celebration involving fireworks and dragon and lion dances. But there’s a lot more ceremony and protocol than that. For example, the reunion dinner on Chinese New Year’s Eve is comparable to Christmas dinner. All elders are revered on the day itself and, on the second, married daughters visit both sets of parents. The date of the Chinese New Year is fixed by cycles of the moon and can therefore vary by up to one month on the Western calendar. This year it was 10 February – a transition from the year of the dog to that of the snake, according to the twelve year cycle. People born in the year of the snake are regarded as stylish, thoughtful, wise and clever on the one hand, but stingy and conceited on the other. This year of the snake is reputedly a good one for planning and research – wise precautions in a year also prone to instability and unexpected change.
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Lucy Gould of the Gould Piano Trio at rehearsal in Ilkley Kings Hall in January
Ilkley Concert Club Now in its 67th season, Ilkley Concert Club is one of the most prestigious in the country, with musicians only too happy to travel long distances to play here. Performances are monthly from October to May, featuring established performers and showcasing new talent. January’s concert saw the well-respected Gould Piano Trio giving sensitive interpretations of Hummel and Fauré. In the second half, they played Tchaikovsky’s A minor piano trio – long and very demanding of performers and audience alike – to rapturous applause. It was hard to believe it was “only” a trio; Lucy Gould (violin), Alice Neary (cello) and Benjamin Frith (piano) produced a sound more resembling a concerto with orchestra. Next up, on 13 March, is the Schubert Ensemble of London, featuring Simon Blendis (violin), Marije Ploemacher (second violin), Douglas Paterson (viola), Jane Salmon (cello) pianist William Howard, who is the founder of the Ensemble. They are celebrating their 30th anniversary with dates all over the UK and abroad. For details and tickets, see the website. It is worth noting that, although the club is fully subscribed, there are virtually always last-minute tickets available. concertclub.ilkley.org
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Le Tour 2014 in Yorkshire Detailed routes for the first two (Yorkshire) stages of the 2014 Tour de France were announced at press conferences on 17 January. First at the British Embassy in Paris and then that evening at Leeds Town Hall. Stage One - Leeds to Harrogate via Harewood, Otley and Ilkley. Stage Two - York to Sheffield. Keith Wakefield, Leader of Leeds City Council, welcomed maybe 200 journos, cameramen and photographers. Then Tour Director Christian Prudhomme and Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Gary Verity sang the praises of both the Tour and the county. Stage Three - Cambridge to London. Only the closing route through London was announced, so Transport for London Planning Director Ben Plowden had little to add. With around 120 kilometres of cycling yet to be found, between two points otherwise 60 kilometres apart, there must be plenty of towns competing for the spoils. Cambridge City Council told Covered that an announcement would not be made before October
Local Malaya and Borneo Veterans Meet in Headingley Covered magazine was honoured when Malaya and BAOR veteran George Smith of Ilkley invited us along to the January (monthly) meeting of The Yorkshire Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association at New Headingley Club (previously The Royal British Legion). When were they in the Far East, and why? And why here in Headingley now? Well, the conflicts in Malaya and Borneo were among several less-publicised ones shortly after the end of WWII. Palestine, Kenya, Korea and Egypt (Suez) were others. At the time, the last thing the general public wanted to hear was any suggestion that it wasn’t all over and the politicians of the day certainly weren’t going to tell them. But, between 1948 and 1960, some 1800 British and Commonwealth servicemen and police died fighting communist terrorism in Malaya. Then, late in 1962, nearby, the country of Indonesia decided that it wanted total control of the island of Borneo rather than only the southern part which they already held. But that meant dislodging Malaysian and British interests in the north. Again,
Four main speakers at the conference – Keith Wakefield (City of Leeds), Gary Verity (Yorkshire), Ben Plowden (London) and Christian Prudhomme (the Tour).
– suggesting that it may well have been Yorkshire’s ability to make detailed proposals that tilted the scales in England’s favour. Talk has already started about the possibilities of an étape (stage) for the public and maybe an annual pro-am-charity event afterwards. Though widely supported, Welcome to Yorkshire has received no firm proposals as yet, nor has any to put to the Tour or county authorities. Watch this space.
British and Commonwealth forces were involved until peace was brokered in 1966. Tens of thousands of Allied servicemen were deployed during the period. With fewer than 100 casualties, that campaign was and is hailed as one of our most effective military deployments ever.
The YMBVA blazer badge incorporates the Union Flag and the flags of Malaya and Borneo
The majority of British servicemen involved in either were doing two years’ national service, so few served in both. But the geography, terrain and politics were so close at the time that it is no surprise that they meet as one today. Though why did Yorkshire veterans go it alone, you might be asking. Well, not that long ago, Yorkshire members of the (then) national association queried some procedural matters, only to be told it was none of their concern. Wrong answer … Apart from the camaraderie, the group’s purpose is to help educate today’s society about the extent of British participation in the two conflicts. News and publicity weren’t exactly forthcoming at the time. Anyone wishing to know more about the association and its activities, or their thirty minute lecture and display, should contact Secretary Eddie Seville on 0113 2637583 or visit forgotten-conflicts.org
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Aspiring Women’s Network Are you a woman running a business? Just starting up? Needing motivation? Having nightmares about the business plan? Feeling isolated at home? The Aspiring Women’s Network could be for you. It meets on a monthly basis and aims to boost skills and confidence. It offers networking opportunities and the chance to share ideas and discuss issues which suddenly seem a whole lot less worrying. Aspiring women are not high-powered, scary women – at least not at AWN. They are open and approachable, knowing that whatever they say will be treated in confidence. Some have a financial, legal or academic background, some are involved in health and well-being, some in practical craftwork. All have goods, skills or services to offer and a wealth of experience to draw on. Group sessions where each member has a few minutes to raise an issue demonstrate a truly remarkable quality of listening and response – and an abundance of positive thinking. Some meetings invite one or more speakers. One recent guest motivated members to use business and
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social networks. Yes, we are all on Linked-In, so how do we make it work for us? AWN now has its own closed Linked-In network, to allow members to communicate freely between meetings. The next meeting is on 7 March (the day before International Women’s Day) and the guest will be Jennifer Holloway. Yorkshire-based Jennifer runs Spark, a business specialising in personal branding and has a book out soon – Personal Branding for Brits. Expect inspiration in spades. The venue is Clevedon Restaurant, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley and the event runs 12noon-2pm. Cost £10 including a light lunch. Places are limited; to book, contact Vera Woodhead on v@edimo.co.uk
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Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit Who are NTX Taekwondo Schools? NTX Taekwondo Schools are a professional association whose highly skilled and dedicated Instructors take pride in their quality coaching and ability to help young people reach black belt and beyond. January 2007 marked the opening of their first Leeds branch. The proprietor, Susan Khafagy, has since then trained many new instructors, while Senior Instructors have received training from across the globe. NTX Schools has appeared on both National Television and radio; they are continuously expanding across many areas, including Horsforth, Selby and Garforth. An annual Summer Tournament is held at Leeds Trinity University and a dedicated Black Belt School runs every Saturday in Leeds. Benefits you, benefits me, benefits others! Mental and physical benefits are provided through the practice of Taekwondo, including fitness, improved confidence, discipline and gaining respect for others. Additionally, it offers a wonderful opportunity for your family to bond. Horsforth and Roundhay's Black Belt Instructor Hardeep Bhambra trains often with her sons. "Families who kick together stick together," she says, "We love training together!" You will find NTX Taekwondo Schools on the Breeze Card Network - join at our events and receive a 10% discount on membership! NTX Schools has many classes available for children as young as 4 and with varying capabilities. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Visit www.ntx-schools. net, email ntxroundhay@aol.co.uk or phone 07812 663 422 for more information.
Spring Comes Early at Britannia Leeds Bradford The Britannia Hotel on Leeds Road, Adel, has traditionally held its wedding fairs in March and October. This year they decided to get a little ahead of the One of the many local exhibitors pack by bringing at Britannia in January – Trevor their spring event Backhouse, master patissier at Patisserie Viennoise in Otley. forward to Sunday 27 January – a ploy that would have been frustrated by the weather had the Saturday’s heavy snowfall not disappeared as quickly as it had arrived. The conference and events staff at Britannia now run the fair themselves. That is mutually beneficial – lower overheads for the exhibitors and the hotel has the opportunity of heavily promoting itself as a venue for the reception. The January event was pretty much at capacity with eighteen exhibitors, the majority of them quite local. Plus, of course, the hotel itself. Britannia’s second event this year is staying put and is on 20 October.
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Courthouse ‘punches above its weight’ Otley Courthouse is set to build on a last year’s record-breaking events programme. Chloe Perry, the Courthouse’s new Centre Manager, told Covered “Otley Courthouse has developed a hard-earned reputation for quality events of all kinds, and last year we enjoyed more sell-outs than ever before. Our audience knows that if it’s on at the Courthouse it’s going to be excellent – whether it’s theatre, music, film, tribute acts, speakers, children’s events, comedy, or special events. Increasingly Otley Courthouse is seen as a venue which ‘punches above its weight’ – a comment which is now made regularly by artists, audience members and other venues.” Playing the Courthouse on 1 March is Peter Knight’s Gigspanner - a trio formed by the legendary fiddle player best known for his 40 year association with folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span. They range across British traditional music and song, French, African, Eastern European and even Aboriginal themes. Then comes an admired Gypsy Jazz Trio. Robin Nolan has been lauded for his musical genius by George Harrison, Willie Nelson and Bill Wyman. Their first performance at Otley Courthouse on 9 March promises to be an exhilarating evening. New talent is also represented with a visit from the fantastically inventive ‘Old Dance School’ – a Birmingham based septet who will bring their duelling fiddles, soaring brass crescendos, wind and vocal harmonies and earth shattering grooves to Otley on Saturday 16 March. Otley Courthouse continues to offer a huge range of regular events and room hire. Not only is their wide variety of events and activities supported by the community, the venue is staffed by a network of local volunteers. otleycourthouse.org.uk
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Walkin’ Back To Happiness Everything costs money these days - except Covered! Walk round any West Yorkshire town and I’ll bet you any money that there are shops boarded up; business’s closed down. It’s quite a depressing sight to see. What’s even more depressing is the thought that living in a community is going the same way. After all, if you know all your neighbours these days, you must be one of the rare few. Not like when you were a kid and you knew the whole street. But can that special sense of community be recaptured? Local theatre is one place where a sense of unity still exists. Take Carpetbaggers’ new production Walkin’ Back to Happiness – it seems like it addresses some of the problems described above. It features Helen who is 18 and facing the decisions and dilemmas that come with
young adulthood; clearly a time of confusion and uncertainty regarding identity. Her boyfriend is called up for duty in Afghanistan – so there is something missing in her life. What’s more, her mother has a secret, her auntie is acting out of character, and a strange man is following her – secrets and strangers, sounds like she doesn’t know the people around her anymore. There is also a mixture of characters trying to save Dougie's Diner from being taken over by the clutches of a modern day food chain with golden arches. So the little guy on the street is trying to save something important from closing down, eh? I’m just saying that Steven Clark’s new script contains issues similar to problems in society at the moment. When you think that the actors are local people, Carpetbagger’s is non-profit, and the show features tunes such as ‘I Will Survive’, then in getting together and sharing this, perhaps community is most definitely alive and well. An Event to Celebrate International Women’s Day
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