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04 food & drink 30 garden guru 32 Property MAtters 52 arts & entertainment 54 Advertising Directory SID’S ON THE SLITHER AND WE WANT HIM BACK!

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Hello and welcome to this month’s edition of Covered.

Spring has finally sprung – hooray! Hopefully we won’t feel the need to comment on how bad the British weather is for at least a few months. That said, if it rains all through this summer as it did the last then you can expect plenty of gripes. So, get in the spirit and make the most of the good days when we have them!

There’s a huge programme of summer events and activities in our community – fun days, galas and festivals – some are free entry, those that aren’t usually offer excellent value for money and are often in support of a worthy local cause. Inside Covered this month you’ll find details of Caring For Life’s Open Day and Rawdon Fun Day – both events support local causes. Get involved if you can. Check out our Diary Dates section for others.

Huge thanks to the many readers who have sent in comments about Covered – we’re all absolutely delighted with your feedback.

It’s great to hear that we’re getting it right and that our advertisers are getting plenty of calls from you all! So positive have your comments been that we’ve taken the decision to launch another edition in the summer, covering three more postcodes and taking our distribution to 60,000 copies per month – more details on that in our next edition!

The deadline for competition entries, prize claims, diary date requests, editorial submissions and advertising in the next edition is 07/06/13 so please get in touch as soon as you can.

Until next month,

Chris Barnham Editor

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Tomlinson’s has been a regular haunt for the people of Pudsey since Jackie first opened her farm shop on Roker Lane in 1977. The shop was initially opened to sell only produce grown on-site, but a refurbishment and expansion two years ago has seen the introduction of a wide range of fresh produce, as well as a butchers’ concession from Bentleys of Pudsey.

Tomlinson’s The farm is now maintained by Jackie’s son, whilst daughter Heidi looks after the shop, but Jackie is still a regular behind the counter and can often be seen chatting to customers. It’s good to see this local company back in business after they were forced to close for a short while due to competition and rock bottom prices at the nearby supermarkets. Food and health scares seem all too frequent in the news these days, and do make the public think about where they want to buy their food, and who they trust, and local companies, such as Tomlinson’s, offer fresher produce, which hasn’t been mass produced.

Growing mainly green vegetables on-site, such as asparagus, cauliflower and cabbages, Tomlinson’s buy in other produce from market, sourcing good quality, affordable, and locally where possible.

Confectionary comes from Haigh’s at Guiseley, eggs from Andrew Leadbeater in Birkenshaw and smoked produce, such as salmon and bacon, from McKenzies in Blubberhouses. And some of the jams and curd available are made by the family.

Rhubarb is a popular winter product for the company, and is force grown in sheds in the colder months and also grown in the fields in summer, and Tomlinson’s rhubarb can be found on the menu at some of Harrogate’s smart spa hotels. There has been a rise in demand for rhubarb and Heidi thinks this food ‘fashion’ may be down to an increasing number of people staying at home to cook their own meals and being inspired by TV chefs who seek to promote different and overlooked produce, such as beetroot and rhubarb. Whatever the reason, demand is so high that new rhubarb sheds are currently being built at Tomlinson’s in order to meet demand.

Local companies, such as Tomlinson’s, offer fresher produce, which hasn’t been mass produced.

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“Tomlinson’s rhubarb can be found on the menu at some of Harrogate’s smart spa hotels”

The inclusion of Bentleys butchers is also a massive success and there barely seems a minute when there’s not a queue at the counter. Recognised for their award winning sausages and pies, Bentleys also specialise in organic meat produce and game, and offer a wide range of products from your ubiquitous steak and chops to spicy meatballs. The introduction of the butchers also means that the products for a meal can now be bought under one roof, with even a bunch of flowers to decorate the table!

Many customers ask about opening a café to compliment their thriving empire but this family prefer to stick to what they know, and to do what they know well, rather than compromising standards. And who can blame them? With lots of fresh air and magnificent views across the valley to Tong, celebrating Halloween by growing pumpkins and making up food hampers for Christmas, it sounds like a busy, but good life, to me.

Next Month Covered visits The Woolpack, Esholt following its extensive refurbishment.

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1lb Meatballs Oil, for frying Grated zest and juice 1 orange 2 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 200g caster sugar Red onion, sliced 225g potatoes, boiled and 6 stems rhubarb Yellow pepper, sliced 50g pine nuts cooled 2 cardamom pods 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped tsp tomato paste Juice 1 lemon 6 eggs 2 star anise ½ tsp smoked paprika 85g cheddar 280ml double cream 25g Manchego cheese Can plum tomatoes 1 tbsp sage, finely chopped Grated zest and juice 1 lemon 2 tbsp red wine 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary Spicy sausage,sliced (optional) 3-4 tbsp Madeira wine 18 asparagus spears 70g unsalted butter

Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Manchego Cheese Bring pan of salted water to the boil and plunge in asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes, drain and keep somewhere warm. Next, heat the butter in a cold pan with the pine nuts. Heat up slowly so that butter doesn’t burn. When turning golden brown and beginning to foam, remove from heat and pour in lemon juice. Arrange asparagus and spoon over brown butter and nuts.

Shave the cheese over the top and serve immediately.

Cheese, Leek & Potato Tortilla Heat oil in a medium frying pan, then fry the leek (and optional sausage) for around 5 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, cut potatoes into slices 0.5cm thick. Beat eggs, season and stir in cheese and sage.

Add extra oil to pan, if needed, before adding potatoes, then egg mixture. Turn heat low and cook for 10 minutes until almost set. Place under a hot grill to cook for a couple more minutes before top is golden and set. Slice into wedges and serve.

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Rhubarb Syllabub

Heat olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for several minutes until brown an all sides. Add the pepper, onion, garlic and paprika to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding the tomato paste, stirring whilst cooking for a further 1 minute. Add tomatoes, wine, rosemary and basil before simmering gently for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked.

Season generously with salt and pepper and serve sizzling hot.

Heat oven to190 degrees celsius.

Warm orange juice in a pan and dissolve 100g sugar in it. Cut rhubarb into 3cm lengths and cook in an ovenproof dish with the orange juice, zest, cardamom and star anise for 15 minutes. Lift out the rhubarb pieces and set aside to cool. Make the syrup by boiling up the rhubarb juice until it thickens. Remove cardamom pods and star anise and leave to cool. To make the syllabub, put the cream, lemon zest and juice, wine and 100g sugar into a bowl and beat until the mixture become thick and light. Put the cooled rhubarb into individual glasses, spoon over some syrup, then syllabub mixture on top and chill for few hours before serving.

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Lunchtime at the White Adel Gets Its Plans Right House Café, Otley Chevin Last July Covered featured the official opening of Courtyard Café in Horsforth Town Street by the Lord Mayor of Leeds. Courtyard Café is a valuable community resource providing work opportunities, training and experience for people with learning difficulties and is supported by Leeds CC. While visiting the dry stone wallers on Otley Chevin (last issue), Covered was intrigued to hear that the only café on the 180 hectare Otley Chevin Forest Park is the White House Café, a facility similar to Horsforth’s Courtyard Café though run directly

by Leeds CC Leisure Services in conjunction with their Adult Services. Reopened in 2009 following refurbishment, the café offers a full range of snacks and beverages from 10am until 2pm on weekdays (closed Tuesday) and 11am to 3pm at weekends. It also doubles as a visitor information centre. Access is by foot, from Chevin Park car park or Johnny Lane. Access by car from Johnny Lane is permitted only for people with restricted mobility.

The White House Café is always on the lookout for volunteers, ideas and sponsorship and support – right now for Sundays. Enquiries to the café on 07891 271017 or Leeds CC on 0113 3781591.

White House Café has a rotation of staff, volunteers and employees with special needs. Here the Thursday crew Sharon Hewett (Leeds CC), Nicola Boland, Craig Wilson and volunteer Pauline Barnett.

Neighbourhood planning? What’s that all about?

Well, no Adel resident can be excused for asking that question. As part of their ongoing work, Adel Neighbourhood Forum (ANF) held a well publicised open day on 20 April at St John Primary School.

Well in excess of 100 residents attended to offer their views on local planning issues such as housing, community facilities, support for local businesses, education provision and transport services. How can the character of Adel be improved and where are the priorities? What are the heritage, green and environment issues? On hand were ANF members, with Barry Anderson wearing hats both as ANF member and local ward councillor.

It is a few years since ANF produced a creditable sixty page A4 paperback planning brochure. Funded in part by funds secured from Leeds CC, it lays out where Adel once was, where it is now and where it would like to be in the future. With the planning process – and applications – now moving at a pace, ANF is in the process of updating and revising the document. The pace of planning and cost of revision means that ANF has opted to replace the brochure with a live online version.

ANF meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month at The Stables, Back Church Lane. Details on adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk or contact Ian Bond on bondster@btopenworld.com

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Animal Matters

All Creatures Great and Small In this new monthly feature, we’re going to be taking a regular look at all things feathered, furry, scaly or shelled! Regardless of how much you protest to a pet, there will come a point, especially if you’ve got kids, when the pestering will deplete your resilience. So, what makes for a good first pet? Here are some options to consider: PICK OF THE PETS

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Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse or Rat

The stuff of nightmares for many adults, but rodents make wonderful pets for children. Food, water, bedding, and an exercise wheel are all it takes to keep them happy in the cage although they benefit from handling and can even learn tricks! Be warned though, left unsupervised they will head for the nearest hidey-hole and you might end up ripping floorboards to rescue them!

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Guinea Pig

Although part of the rodent family, guinea pigs require a more hands-on approach than their smaller cousins and like to live in groups. Long-haired breeds require daily grooming, which is good practice for responsible pet ownership in later years. Why not consider adopting a couple? Try Bramley Cavies Rescue, who offer advice and have a variety of small animals ready for adoption.

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Small Lizards

A great starter pet; after all, which child doesn’t want a mini Jurassic Park! Novice owners should seek advice before taking the plunge, though. Juvenile iguanas and monitors may look small and cute, but can grow to several feet in length. Bearded dragons or leopard geckos are small, docile and require little maintenance. With lizards, kids get the excitement of feeding them live food!

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Puppies and kittens are top of the want list for most kids, but the amount of patience and training required can make them a handful. Why not consider a more mature dog or cat? Older animals tend to have basic house training and are usually tamer, making them better companions for kids. As a rescue animal they will still need plenty of attention, so they’re great as a family pet!

Do visit your local animal charity if you’re considering a pet!

There are so many wonderful animals waiting to find their permanent home! Contact one of the centres below if interested: westyorkshiredogrescue.co.uk dogstrust.org.uk whitehalldogrescue.com leedsfelinefriends.org.uk leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk rspcaleedsandwakefield.org.uk

Are you so proud of your pet you want to share it with the world? (Well, your local area at least!)

Send us a snap with your pet’s name and a short description – we’ll pick the best of the bunch and publish in next month’s issue!

To get us started, here’s a pic of the Editor’s hound, Shana - a Bulldog X Staffordshire Bull Terrier, rehomed through West Yorkshire Dog Rescue.

Despite her tough exterior, she’s a real softie with bags of character that loves nothing more than a snooze on the sofa after a manic session of fetch in the park!

Send your pet photos to: info@covered-magazine.net or text: 07999 138390 or post to the usual address (see P3)

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where in excess of 2000 WWI casualties are buried.

Some are no older than today’s footballers – two casualties are declared in cemetery Last month Covered Area B (Pudsey and surrounds) records as being aged reported this year’s visit to Farsley AFC by the 16 at the time. youth football teams from Vermelles Sports Club in northern France. Although the sixteen-year The town of friendship came about from a chance discussion, Vermelles was hotly it could easily pass as an informed twinning. contested from the Vermelles is small town located between the once outset – war poet industrious mining and mill towns of Lens and Lille. Robert Graves wrote At the setting of the sun…

Ditto Farsley/Bradford/Leeds. that it was taken and retaken by British We also reported the fact that local schools Forces eight times in the single month of October had denied youngsters in the Farsley area the 1914. With the cemetery having been established opportunity of a reciprocal visit to Vermelles’ own so early, it was to become the final resting place tournament (17 to 20 May) on the grounds that the for many who fell in later battles nearby – quickly long weekend was in term time. Farsley AFC got becoming so full that it closed in April 1917. that news after the necessary funding and planning Inevitably, many of the 2134 casualties were were in place. Covered shared their disappointment from Yorkshire and/or served in Yorkshire based that the youngsters were being denied participation regiments. In view of what this year’s footballers in an international tournament, total immersion in a and supporters have been denied, Covered asked foreign language and culture and the opportunity to photographer Ivor Hughes to visit the cemetery and visit the CWGC military cemetery in the town itself, take some representative shots.

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Horsforth Charity Committee Gets the Ball Rolling at St Margaret’s Around 50 people signed up for Horsforth Charity Committee’s first major event in 2013, a ceilidh (or celidh) with instructions at Horsforth St Margaret’s Church Hall on 20 April. Traditional Irish folk music, someone telling you where to put your feet, a pie and peas supper and plenty of liquid refreshments. What more could they have wanted, raising £300 in the process?

Funds raised from the event will be put towards this year’s Horsforth Gathering on 30 July, a free evening of food and entertainment for all aged 70 and over (an extension of eligibility - last year it was 75). Another fundraiser will be the Horsforth Round (walk of the town boundary) starting at Horsforth Train Station between 9.30 and 10.30am on 23 June. Funding for 2014 will include another ceilidh on 19 October. Enquiries and offers of sponsorship/support to John Hall on 0113 258379 or 07711 270209.

Dogsbody Ceilidh Band. Singer Brenda Spence (blonde) was also dance teacher for the evening.

The entire dance floor became well coordinated within the space of a few numbers.

Macmillan Busy in April – and June Otley and Wharfedale Macmillan Cancer Support was particularly busy over the weekend starting Friday 19 April. On the Friday evening, around 50 guests attended a fundraising fashion show staged by the nationwide fashion chain M&Co at their branch in Otley’s Orchard Gate. With large premises on two floors, the first floor provided ample seating and a good sized catwalk where eleven Macmillan volunteers were able to strut their stuff. Looking ahead to the summer, rather optimistically at the time, the emphasis was on linen and linen mixtures. How to keep and look cool in the summer heat. Though maybe not in these parts just yet. Ticket sales and the raffle raised £460 for Macmillan funds.

supported and were warm-up acts for the group’s major fundraising initiative on 15 June – their annual Fun Day at Cookridge Village Hall, with numerous attractions both indoors and out.

Treading the catwalk clearly kept the models feeling as fresh as they looked. The next morning they were out of costume, back in uniform and out in force for another fundraiser – a coffee morning and tabletop sale at Cookridge Village Hall. That added another £200 to their coffers. Both events were well

Otley and Wharfedale Macmillan Cancer Support has responsibility for most of northwest Leeds. They meet monthly in Otley and are looking to organise fundraising events at new venues. Enquiries, suggestions and offers of support to Katharine Jex on 01943 467299 and 07709 300613 or Di Rutherford on 0113 2613758.

M&Co Otley branch manager Angela Slater welcomed Macmillan and guests to the fundraising spring and summer fashion show. There will be another in the autumn.

Reality was a refreshing feature on the night. The models were all Macmillan volunteers – so no worries that the clothes might not look as good on you as they did on five-foot-twelve size zero teenagers with attitude.

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Firewalking at Yarnbury RFC Yarnbury Rugby Club certainly does more than most to make itself a useful community facility.

Covered magazine has in the past featured mixed discipline matches, league softball, charity auctions and beer festivals. But not firewalking. Until now.

On Friday evening 3 May some thirty brave souls undertook a training session preparing them for the night’s major task – at nine they were to walk on a path of burning embers. The event was organised by the charity PHASE, dedicated to improving health, education and livelihood opportunities in the most remote and deprived parts of Nepal. Other charities represented on the evening were MS Therapy Centre for West Yorkshire, Sophie's Wish (brain tumours) and Teenage Cancer Trust. All fundraisers made it, raising around £3000 in the process.

Later and live entertainment in the evening was from the indie band Cartel (formed while students at Leeds Uni) and from the Leeds Uni’s present Jazz and Blues Band themselves.

Leeds Uni Jazz and Blues Band has a wide repertoire of brass, jazz and blues. PHASE would like us to pass on their thanks for appearing entirely voluntarily.

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If You Go Down to Swaine Wood Today…

Swaine Wood is off to the left of Broadway, as you leave Horsforth and almost opposite Calverly Lane.

If you go down to those woods today, outside work/ school hours, there’s a good chance you’ll find BMX or mountain bikers or motorcycle trialists testing themselves and their machines against the rather tricky terrain. The woods are also the official venue for club and competition evenings and weekends – which is why there are so many cars and vans sometimes parked along the verges. There were scores of vehicles parked there one Sunday afternoon in April. With youngsters around, wearing or carrying motorcycle leathers, boots, gloves and helmets. But there wasn’t any noise. What was going on? Had they all forgotten their petrol? We had to investigate.

The answer was simple. All thirty bikes were battery powered - today’s advanced compact electric motors and batteries have reached such a high power to weight ratio that electric trials motorcycles are so powerful that they can offer true tests of skill in their own class. As much as 1.2kw (1.6hp) can be delivered by a bike weighing around 35 kilos, with safety options to restrict the top speed (around 20mph). Though less powerful, they are cleaner, safer, cheaper and greener than their full-blooded petrol equivalents. And you can sling them in the back of a car without fear of flooding a carburettor – or the car itself.

Trials competitors have to negotiate obstacle course without putting their feet on the ground – if they can reach that is.

That afternoon, 28 youngsters from all over the north and aged between 4 and 12 were competing over a series of short obstacle courses. For beginners, intermediates and advanced. All losing points when touching the ground with a foot - “dabbing”, as they call it.

The next large Horsforth Trials Club event is at Swaine Wood on 29 May at 6.30pm. Adults and juniors, petrol and electric – an excellent opportunity for interested parties to go and find out whether the sport is for them or their children. As far as parents are concerned, and as so many remarked on the afternoon, it gets kids out in the open air and away from their Play Stations in all weathers. There are clubs located in Bradford, Horsforth, Ilkley, West Leeds and Yeadon/Guiseley – though allegiances aren’t geographical.

Battery powered trials bikes cost between £700 and £1700 and hold excellent resale values. Add around £300 for safety gear. Petrol varieties cost around three times as much. Enquiries about the sport, equipment, local events and sponsorship opportunities to organiser Nigel Pearson, Trials UK, Park Centre Station Road, Horsforth – 0113 2818242.

Local competitor Poppy Fletcher from Cookridge – at this age (4), girls and boys are able to compete on equal terms.

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

There are two times in life when it is vital that you take control of your finances. When you experience a change, and when you don’t (because you will eventually)!

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Reacting effectively to change is important, especially if you don’t have the right skills, knowledge or experience to manage change effectively.

Preferable though is if you can anticipate change, and three facts can be easily anticipated: 1) Your life will cost money 2) Your family will cost money 3) You will retire and/or die.

These are facts, but how you understand them affects what you should do about them. Maybe you have good reason to believe you will die before retirement, and absolutely anyone with children or other dependents should make sure they won’t suffer unduly if you do, but most can anticipate, one day, clocking out for the last time.

The thing is that it doesn’t end there, and in fact most people can expect close to thirty years of retirement when they will be spending money without the ability to earn it. Of course saving enough for a perfect retirement might be a pipe dream, but unless you’re putting aside at least 10-20% of your income you are unlikely to get even close.

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Freemasons – an Open Day in Alwoodley

Lodge banners include the symbolism and ritual associated with Freemasonry.

The lodge name and inclusion of the Statue of Liberty was a sign of their transatlantic solidarity in 1943.

Freemasonry took a bit of a hammering in the media back in the eighties. The former Southern (USA) Baptist, Stephen Knight had written a historically questionable book attributing Jack the Ripper’s murders to a conspiracy between Freemasons and the royal family. He then wrote The Brotherhood – a condemnation of Freemasonry in the UK. He converted to the Sannyasin religion and in 1983 took the name Swami Puja Debal. Long epileptic, he died of a brain tumour in 1985 aged only 33. It is easy to see how his work was discredited by Freemasons and historians alike – and how conspiracy theorists attributed his death to the Freemasons themselves. The turn of the century brought about an apparently far more open approach from Freemasons in the UK. Nonetheless, Freemasonry was under scrutiny by In keeping with the new approach, Liberty Lodge in the media at the time. There were suggestions that Alwoodley (one of 33 in Leeds) is opening its doors an unhealthy relationship existed between senior to the public from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 15 June. judges and police officers who were members of the And, according to Lodge Secretary Alan Thorn, same lodge. Showing restraint by deciding not to even sceptics are welcome. The Masonic Hall is dignify the allegations with a response, Freemasons adjacent to Leeds 17 Restaurant in Nursery Lane.

Enquiries to Alan Thorn on 07969 948924. did little to stop some imaginations running wild.

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FUTURE POTENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NORTH OF THE CITY Leeds City Council is consulting on sites for possible housing for the planning period up to the year 2028.

There are documents and maps available on line for you to access. The main document is entitled “Site Allocations DPD – Issues and Options” and this explains the detail of the sites to be consulted upon.

I am appealing to all residents to make their views and concerns known. The consultation period will last at least 8 weeks from the end of May. Further proposals are unlikely to emerge before late autumn and a public examination to consider all representations received will take place in 2014 There are two areas of interest to residents in Adel & Wharfedale entitled “Characteristic Area North” – this covers potential development in Adel, Holt Park and Cookridge and “Characteristic Area Outer North West” – this covers potential development in Adel, Bramhope and Pool; you will note Adel is mentioned twice, this is because it has been split across two areas.

In the document the various sites are either in green, amber or red. Green sites have in

the Council’s view the greatest potential to be allocated for housing. Amber sites have potential but there may be issues that need to be resolved or are not in as favourable a location as green sites. Red sites are not considered suitable for allocation for housing. The Council has outlined the potential consultation strategy and there will be consultation events across the city.

I will be contacting residents to explain how you can make comments on the proposals and the types of issues you may wish to consider when making your views known in terms of either supporting or objecting to the proposals.

As I have stated in previous articles my preference is for brownfield sites first, only after this is exhausted should green field and /or green belt sites be used.

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Home Health Check have you done yours?

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Clear out guttering and downpipes – pipes and guttering will have taken a battering over winter.

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Up the Garden Path Covered has a few ideas for people looking at exterior design this summer Old school Traditional garden ornamentation, sometimes known as “statuary”, falls into two broad categories of age and type. First, there are the classical pieces, or antiquities, from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the like. Often in the images of gods, or their forms on earth, they are the standards by which all others are judged. Then there are the later pieces from the 17th century onward based, sometimes loosely, on the classical period. The main difference between the two is that limestone, coadestone (similar to concrete) and iron were in more common use than bronze or marble. In the 18th century, methods and speeds of manufacture improved dramatically. New money wanted to be noticed. The ornamentation of the grounds of stately homes was a favourite way to make a statement.

New school Cost, garden theft, escalating insurance premiums and the trend of recycling have made people look at alternatives when deciding how they might decorate their gardens. Anything goes. Treadle sewing machine tables, dilapidated pushbikes, chimney pots, stone sinks, enamel signs and discarded masonry can all be eyecatching features if positioned and planted sympathetically.

Where to look Specialists in garden ornaments are few and far between.

But items do turn up. So, locally, it’s a question of phoning round and registering your interest. There are several members of SALVO, the architectural salvage dealers’ association, in Yorkshire. Their website salvo. co.uk is creditable – comprehensive and up-to-date.

Locally, Hartleys Auctioneers in Ilkley have a special garden and architectural section in their antiques and

Anything goes. The large fossilised tree trunk was one of several unorthodox garden ornaments in Hartleys’ 2010 summer antiques and fine art sale – this year on 19 June.

Old enamel signs add colour and interest to patios and modern synthetic “statuary” is less of a worry than truly antique examples (exhibited at Lincoln County Showground, next event 3-4 June).

fine art sale on 19 June. Or maybe it’s worth taking a trip to either or even both of the country’s 2000 exhibitor antiques events at Lincoln Showground (next 3-4 June) or Newark Showground (next 6-7 June).

Authenticy and prices Beware stolen or fake items and be prepared to pay a premium when buying from a dealer or auction house qualified to guarantee ownership and provenance.

Porous “stone” usually suggests a semi-synthetic composite. There is no harm in buying these – although more susceptible to frost, they are a lot less expensive and certainly look the part after spending an autumn with a thin coat of yoghurt. Nowadays, indistinguishable imports from India mean that genuine stone features such as troughs are around a quarter of the price they once were.

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Local School Reaches 100 On Saturday 4th May, the ‘grown ups’ at the Froebelian school, Horsforth held a fabulous Centenary Ball to celebrate the school’s founding in 1913 A few days, later, it was the turn of the children to celebrate and boy, did they party! Naturally, the theme of 100 predominated and the children responded enthusiastically to the many games. For instance, between them the whole school danced for 100 minutes to 100 tunes reflecting popular music from the last ten decades although Alicia Keys was clearly more popular than Marie Lloyd!

In their houses, the children competed to score 100 football or netball goals in the shortest possible time (it turned out to be 7 minutes 32 seconds) and in craft sessions the children made centenary themed collage pictures with 100 items such as sequins, buttons and pipe-cleaners.

ANYONE FOR TEA & CAKE? Every evening 280 people throughout the UK will open their front door to a Marie Curie Nurse who has come to help them at the time that they need it most. Their care enables cancer patients to stay in the familiar surroundings of their own homes with their loved ones as their illness progresses. The demand for the service increases each year and for every family they help, there is another that they can’t. Every hour of a nurse’s time costs the charity £20, so you can see just how important fundraising is for the charity.

Saturday 22nd June sees a ‘Blooming Great Tea Party’ take place at Guiseley Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Road. Entrance is just £3 and includes tea/coffee and a cake. There will be a range of stalls to browse as well as a raffle – all in support of the charity. Why not pop along from 10:30am – 12:30pm and show your support?

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Three cheers…..Newlaithes Primary in winning form.

Leeds FA Under 11 Falkingham Trophy Proud footballers from Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School, sporting their new kit, have won the Under 11 Leeds Schools FA Falkingham Trophy for 2013. The finals took place at Roundhay High School in April. In a keenly contested match, goals

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BLOOM GROUP READY TO PACK UP! Members of the Horsforth in Bloom Group are not ‘giving up’; in fact they are ready to pack your bag at Morrison’s, Horsforth on the morning of Saturday 8th June. This will be a great fund raising opportunity for the Group, thanks to Morrison’s.

Your support and donation would help put on a ‘blooming’ good show for Horsforth. The Yorkshire in Bloom Judges are coming to Horsforth in the first week of July, so together let us show them the best of Horsforth. Keep the streets litter free and put out some flower displays at your home and business.

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Leeds Trinity University To celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 2013 (1824 May) Leeds Trinity University will host a variety of events aimed at raising awareness of the opportunities available for lifelong learning.

The week is a national celebration of the benefits of lifelong learning and a chance to explore the many types of learning available to adults from all walks of life.

25 Year reunion to celebrate adult learning partnership Leeds Trinity University and Leeds City College are appealing for former access students to join them at a reunion that will celebrate 25 years of partnership.

Leeds Trinity University has run Leeds City College’s access courses on its campus for over 25 years and is appealing for former students to attend a celebration reunion from 9.30am – 1pm at Leeds Trinity University on Wednesday 22 May. The reunion is aimed at any former access course students who studied at Airedale and Wharfedale College (1988-1998), Park Lane College, Horsforth

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Stuart Andrew mp I had the pleasure of visiting Calverley Parkside School and meeting with pupils currently campaigning to improve the local environment through clearing up the dog mess problem in Calverley Park.

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On a very different note, State visits to Parliament are rare occurrences and the now yearly State Opening of Parliament is a highlight on the political calendar.

The Queen’s Speech contained some very welcome announcements this year, such as the introduction of legislation which will reform the way long term care is paid for, to ensure the elderly do not have to sell their homes to meet their care bills.

The Deregulation Bill will reduce the burden of excessive regulation on businesses, reducing or removing burdens on businesses and Civil Society and facilitating growth. I was particularly pleased to see high speed rail on the agenda for the next Parliamentary session, given my strong support for the project, and I believe that this major investment in our transport system will have a positive impact on our region.

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Do you know who you are?

An awful lot of people are searching for their ancestry, if the crowds at Family History Day at Pudsey Civic Hall on 27 April are anything to go by. The main hall had an array of stands offering dozens of ideas as to how to search for information, much of it in the public domain – if you know where to look. One enterprising exhibitor was Deceased Online, a central database aiming to compile a complete record of burials and cremations, inscriptions on headstones and other genealogical records.

Director Jamie BurgesLumsden told Covered: “so many people have no idea exactly who might be in a family grave – there have been quite a few surprises!”

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As well as the stands, there were lectures covering archives, family tree making and scrapbooking and there was even a “Tweet-up” session for tweeters to meet in person. Plenty of stalls were selling old postcards and related books, maps, stationery and software. There was local colour provided

by Jackie and Graham Reed; Graham restores old cycles and Jackie has a collection of appropriate vintage clothing. Graham even demonstrated the art of mounting a penny-farthing without pitching straight over the handlebars – to the delight of onlookers. Look out for them around Pudsey – they occasionally take to the road in costume.

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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN Love Matters Whilst sat in my local recently, I was listening to some teenage girls from a Performance School, they belted out songs about deep desire, but something was missing! They hadn’t any actual experience of the words they were singing.

When someone is hurt, you see it in the eyes. People hurt all around us, but before you can make a difference you have to give practically.

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Silverlinks Project Silverlinks is a new initiative looking at ways to support older people when they are faced with making difficult decisions around housing and care. It is a Big Lottery (in association with the Daily Mail) funded project and will run at Care & Repair in Leeds, Manchester and Bristol.

Where you live can be an important factor in keeping independence in later life. The decision to move in later life may come at a difficult time, perhaps following bereavement, illness; a stay in hospital or the result of a long-term disabling condition. Having the opportunity to talk to someone who is totally impartial about possible housing options can be very beneficial in making these difficult decisions.

Silverlinks volunteers have experience of downsizing or moving into sheltered/retirement accommodation, or perhaps of choosing to have their property adapted or repaired.

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St Gemma’s Hospice turns 35 St. Gemma’s Hospice celebrates its 35th Anniversary this year. They are proud to have been caring for the people of Leeds and beyond since the spring of 1978.

You can help St. Gemma’s Hospice celebrate this special occasion by getting involved in a number of ways; raising £35, volunteering in their shops or fundraising department, donating unwanted items to your local St. Gemma’s shop, donating in lieu of gifts for your own special occasion or by organising a fundraising event of your choice.

with serious illnesses and their families each year.

This would be possible without the wonderful support we receive from the community, year in and year out. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in making these first 35 years such a success.”

Kerry Jackson, Chief Executive of St. Gemma’s Hospice, says: “As we reflect on the last 35 years we can be proud of our achievements. Thanks to the people of Leeds, we have grown from humble beginnings to become one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing free expert care to thousands of local people

To find out more about the history of St Gemma’s, how you can help, or to request your fundraising pack contact Tara Greatorex, Senior Fundraiser on 0113 218 5559 or tarag@st-gemma.co.uk www.st-gemma.co.uk

WORLD CHAMPION IRISH DANCER RETURNS HOME WITH MEDAL In late March, Horsforth’s Matthew Sellers embarked on a long haul to Boston, USA to compete in the Irish Dancing World Championships.

Although nervous, he took to the stage and danced like a true champion, performing in front of 7 independent judges from around the World.

Matthew, impressed the judges enough to earn a re-call and the chance to prove himself one of the world’s best. Waiting anxiously for the results, minutes seemed like hours for accompanying family members and dance teachers alike. At last, the results were announced and Matthew was declared the 7th best dancer in the World in his age group – a great achievement.

He was presented with a Bronze World Medal and Crystal Glass Atlas Paperweight as he proudly stood on stage alongside the podium (pictured).

Matthew hopes to compete in next year’s World Championships - held in London. If you would like further information or would like to sponsor Matthew, please contact sylvia.covered@hotmail.com

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Horsforth Art Society Spring Exhibition Formed in 1959, the society has, over the years, established and maintained a good balance between tutored theory, workshops, practice and exhibited works. Techniques include painting and drawing (all media), printing and sculpture (predominantly in clay or wood). Pictured is member Jean Clifford on the opening day of HAS’ Spring Exhibition on 20 April.

HAS’ next public exhibition will be their Autumn show in October. With their Back Lane workshops and studios open most weekdays and evenings, their June activities include a series of Wednesday evenings starting on the 5th (tutored pen and wash) with a practical follow-up session on the 12th (both 7.30 – 9pm). Then a 6pm start sketching riverside scenes in Kirkstall on the 19th and an educational Enquiries to 0113 2506582 or 0113 2590259 – their DVD on the 26th. informative website is horsforthartsociety.wordpress.com

Kath And The Kicks It’s difficult to pin West Leeds band Kath And The Kicks to one particular genre of music, so I’m going with lead singer, Kath Edmonds, definition of “alternative acoustic rock”. That hardly seems to cover it though, as they produce a diverse range of pure, bluesy-rock and thoughtful acoustic numbers, through to hard, raw rock with obvious influences from the likes of Skunk Anansie. One thing’s consistent though, and that’s the rich, unique vocals from Kath, weaving her stories and taking the audience on a musical journey, through quiet contemplation to raucous energy, not unlike the great Patti Smith.

The Kicks produce a powerhouse of sound to support Kath’s vocals with strong rhythm and riffs from lead guitarist Richard Hart, fierce drumming skills from Lee Proctor and melodic, stand-alone bass by Tom Duffissey. They were recently featured in the 2013 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Contest and “Don’t Judge” received airplay on BBC Radio Leeds. The band, who mainly hail from the Horsforth, Yeadon and Guiseley area, were formed in early 2012 when former Salford University friends Kath and Rich were re-united, adding friends Tom and Lee to the mix to create the band. Prior to that, Kath

had gigged since 2004 on the Leeds’ music scene, playing solo and with other musicians. The band release their EP on 24th May when they support Nashville artist, Stacie Collins, at Bingley Arts Centre, and their music will be available online when their website is launched over the summer.

They’ve played some iconic venues, like The Hope and Anchor, Islington and The Roadhouse, Manchester, but Kath And The Kicks love the local, outdoor gigs too and they’re playing at Otley Fake Fest and we caught up with them at The Owl in Rodley over the bank holiday, supporting The Four Fighters. https://www.facebook.com/KathEdmondsMusic Twitter @kathnthekicks

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Wharfedale 499BC The Otley Courthouse is the venue for Celtic Connections: Echoes From The Past - an evening devoted to the lives and influences of the ancient Celts in Wharfedale. It's also a chance to hear about Rob Godfrey's new novel 'Year of the Celt: Imbolc': Wharfedale 499BC. "The ice sheets are coming, driving all before them.

From the northern lands, deer, wolves and people flee the encroaching snow and ice. In their wake comes death, betrayal, love and hope. A small village of the Brigantes tribe in northern England will be changed forever. This is their story."

The saga follows the fortunes of the Scefinge, whose settlement occupied the site of modern day Otley. Set against a backdrop of a changing climate and a large influx of refugees from the north escaping encroaching ice-sheets, it's a story of ordinary people struggling to survive in a rapidly changing world; only those who adapt have any hope of surviving.

Hear for yourself the fascinating story of the Celts in Wharfedale. With songs, words & music inspired by our landscape from: Acclaimed singer/songwriter Beccy Owen, Talented guitarist Rob Thompson and poems from Fiona Williams and the Otley Poets.

See the website: www.yearofthecelt.co.uk for more of the Celts and Iron Age Wharfedale.

The event will be held on Thursday 27th June 2013 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Tickets £9 (Concessions £7) in advance, £10/£8 on the door and the price INCLUDES a copy of Rob’s book.

Purchase at the Courthouse or online: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk. The Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Otley 01943 467466

competition Covered has a copy of Rob’s fascinating book to give away to one lucky reader. To be in with your chance of winning simply tell us: When is “Year of the Celt: Imbolc” set? Is it A: 499BC, B:2000BC or C: 2525AD. Send your answers to: Celt, Covered, Butonia House, LS16 6QE or email: info@covered-magazine.net.

All correct entrants will be entered into a draw. The winner’s name will be published in next month’s edition of Covered. Entries must be received by 07/06/13. The Editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

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