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Small Claims Limit Increases to £10,000 The small claims limit in England & Wales was £75 in 1973. In April this year, some 40 years on, the limit has reached £10,000.

The small claims court was set up to allow the man in the street to bring claims against each other and companies who they felt owed them money, this sentiment remains to this day. Prior to April 2013 claims could be brought up to a maximum of £5,000 without the fear of the losing party paying the winning parties legal bill if the claim was unsuccessful. At worst, all that would be paid would be several hundred pounds worth of court costs.

The increase to £10,000 now makes a number of cases more appealing to consumers who were scared off before by the cost implications of making a claim. The higher limit makes claims for higher value goods and services a lot easier (and less riskier) for the consumer to make. Take for example a new kitchen supplied and fitted at a cost of £8,000. Prior to the increase a consumer would have to bring the claim with the risk that, should the kitchen company successfully defend the claim, they could end up paying out another £15,000 (and still not receiving anything back for the kitchen) for the kitchen companies legal fees.

So if costs are no longer an issue on such claims, why do some people still use solicitors for small claims cases?

Well, solicitors are allowed to act in small claims cases, indeed, spending several thousand pound on good legal advice to recoup £9,000 could well be seen as a good investment.

Aside from costs, the majority of people have not (and do not) wish to visit the inside of a court room, let alone sit before a judge pleading their case.

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Covered Edition 27 Contents

06 food & drink 12 Property MAtters 22 Garden guru 36 arts & entertainment 38 Advertising Directory Competition

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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.

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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!

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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.

The inclusion of Bentleys butchers is also a massive success

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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.

2 tsp chopped fresh basil

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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.

12 Antiques & Vintage

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.

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).

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 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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14 Property Matters

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO INVEST IN MAINTAINING YOUR PROPERTY All items inside – and outside – the home must be With buyers finding it difficult to buy and kept in good working order. sellers struggling to sell, there has never been a better time to rent your home.

Rent increases can be applied for every 12 months through what is known as a Section 13 clause if You will only achieve the best possible rental return if the contract is periodic, or agreed with the tenant your home is well-maintained - and it’s an important at the point of a renewed fixed term. If you look role for accredited letting agents to offer expert advice after your property and your tenant then a rent and help make the process as smooth as possible. increase should be achievable.

Against a backdrop of rising demand and a shortage of properties, rents are increasing but this does not mean that landlords can turn a blind eye to the need to keep their properties well looked after and in good condition.

As a rule, and advised by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and other Government deposit schemes, properties should be redecorated every 5 to 6 years, with carpets replaced every 8 to 9 years.

This should be used to bring rents in line with those commanded by other similar properties in the market. But don’t rely on the lethargy of a tenant; if your property is not up to specification, they may be tempted to move to one that is.

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16 Property Matters

Home Health Check have you done yours?

With summer just around the corner, we’ve all now done a spring-clean and recent bank holidays will have seen many an interior inspected, paintwork touched up and cushions plumped. But, don’t forget to give the exterior of your home a good examination too!

An extreme case of window frame rot

Neil Gillson (of Aspray, National Insurance Claims Management & Property Repair Company) gives Covered his top tips for making sure your property is in great condition, leaving you to enjoy a relaxing, stress-free summer!

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

Check (wherever possible and only if safe to do so) that gutters are clear of debris and downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall. Blocked gutters can cause rainwater to leak into your home, so be sure to keep them clear!

Check your roof – it’s important to check your roof to see if any tiles or slates are damaged, loose or missing. Inspect the pointing of your chimney, looking out for cracks or loose mortar. For properties with flat roofs, make sure lead flashings are intact and that puddles are swept away regularly.

Review the condition of your outside wall – deteriorating brickwork, rendering and peeling paintwork should be dealt with swiftly as rainwater, draughts and damp will penetrate tiny cracks.

Ventilation bricks can get blocked so ensure they are always clear.

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Repair and reseal windows – cracked, peeling paintwork, loose putty and rotten frames need to be checked, repaired and sealed. Further decay may occur if neglected. And let’s face it: rotting window frames don’t look great either!

Fix patio and driveway erosion – the quickest way to ‘de-winter’ your patio is to use a pressure washer which can sometimes reveal potholes, cracks and tarmac deterioration. Make sure these are repaired before the spring showers start to fall. Damaged or loose slabs can be incredibly dangerous, so list it as a top priority. Better safe than sorry!

Various parts of your house and garden may have taken a tough beating from the brutal blizzards of the year’s first quarter. Don’t let your home become so deteriorated that your insurance no longer covers it. Prevention is better than cure!

If you’d like any advice or support for health checking your home, don’t hesitate to contact Aspray on: 0113 208 9719. www.aspray.com

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There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body, but did you know that it’s also beneficial for your mental health and wellbeing?

The message from Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-19th May) is that we should personally value physical activity as having a positive impact on our wellbeing.

Even a short burst of 10 minutes brisk walking increases our mental awareness, energy and positive mood and regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and reduce stress and anxiety.

Here are 5 ways suggestions to improve your wellbeing.

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Start Slowly

Set yourself goals some goals. If physical activity is new to you, build up your ability gradually.

Focus on task goals such as improving sport skills or stamina rather than competition. If you are already fairly active is there an event in Leeds you’d like to take part in such as next year’s Leeds Half Marathon or 10k, the Abbey Dash or Skyride.

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Be Practical

Will you need support from family and friends to complete your chosen activities? Exercising with a friend can boost motivation and reduce anxiety

about how you look to others. If using a gym ask about couples membership as you might be surprised to find they offer deals for friends or relatives exercising together and not just husband and wives.

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Make it part of Daily Life

A lack of time is the most common reason given for not exercising. Consider where you could fit an activity into your weekly routine. Could you do something before or on the way to or from work. Consider parking the car further away and walking in or getting off a bus stop earlier.

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Swap that game of indoor football for outdoor, or switch that ‘top up’ trip to the supermarket for a walk down the High Street. Leeds boasts some of the best public parks in the country but when was the last time you went for a walk? The treats at the café offer great reward for anyone walking around Golden Acre, or take a brisk walk down by the riverside in Otley.

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Regularly look back at what you’ve achieved.

Using a pedometer or an app on your smartphone (Runtastic Lite is a great free app) can help record your development. Note how well your doing and set yourself some new goals.

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The wet and cold autumn, winter and spring has washed out many of the soil nutrients, so this is a good time to spread a balanced fertiliser all around the garden. Then top up with a high potash feed for your fruit trees and bushes, together with your rose bushes.

With the soil starting to warm up, all the plants in your garden will be showing signs of new life – and demanding your attention.

Starting with the lawn, give it a good scarifying (raking) to remove all the old thatch, and if possible give it a good spiking with a garden fork to add air to the roots. Then sprinkle a spring fertilizer, adding weed and moss killer as necessary, followed by regular cutting for a beautiful green lawn.

There is still time to split perennial plants if they have not put on too much growth, staking the ones which will grow tall. As the frost threat disappears at the end of May, bedding plants and tender plants can be planted out for a bouquet of colour.

Do not forget your house plants, move them into larger pots if necessary, alternatively remove some of the old compost and top dress with new material and season long feed.

Remember to dead head daffodils and tulips, to ensure all the goodness goes back into the bulb, adding additional feed to bulk them up for next year. If clumps have become too large, or have not flowered well – split

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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.

The fair was organised by Jackie Depelle, of Your Fair Ladies. The next one in Pudsey is 10 May 2014, but there is plenty going on locally before that in the way of courses and meetings. Check the website. yourfairladies.ning.com

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Mandy Williams is a tutor in scrapbooking. Here she is discussing a family tree designed by Pollie Scott

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Lunchtime at the White 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.

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OTLEY LIONS ORGANISE BRASS BAND CONCERT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. Good music, smiling faces and waving arms were the order of the day in April at Queen’s Hall, Burley. Taking place that evening was a Brass Band Concert organised for senior citizens by Otley Lions Club; participants from Otley, Keighley and North West Leeds were transported to Burley to enjoy an evening of music played by Otley Brass Band.

As the band worked through its very enjoyable programme, interspersed with light-hearted and amusing commentary from the young conductor, the smiles on the faces of the audience grew wider and the enjoyment was evident. Even a small technical hitch with the water boiler during the interval, causing refreshments to be served a little later than planned, did not dampen spirits: an apology was met with the smiling response that that meant more time to chat!

As the audience were leaving for their arranged transport home, one delighted lady summed up the feelings of everyone: “It’s a long time since I enjoyed an evening so much”, she declared.

And the waving arms? They came towards the end of the evening. When, with great gusto, Otley Brass Band played “Land of Hope and Glory”, arms were waved high in the air as the audience joined in the singing.

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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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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.

Volunteers aged 60+ who have had to make a decision about where to live will be matched with other older people who are about to make that “do I go or do I stay” decision. The volunteers will share their experiences, be a listening ear and offer support and impartial information.

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

If you know of someone who is about to make a decision about where to live, and who would welcome the opportunity to have an informal chat with one of our volunteers or you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Barbara Bailey on (0113) 200 9157. Email: barbara@crleeds.org. http://silverlinksprogramme.wordpress.com/

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Schools do well at Ilkley Carnival Children, teachers and parents of Ashlands Primary School are celebrating after winning two awards in the annual Ilkley Carnival parade competition.

The school embraced the carnival’s British History theme for 2013 and generated their own theme of Ilkley through History. They depicted the town’s past and present – and its future, with children dressed as cyclists in the Tour de France which will ride through Ilkley next summer. It enabled them to win awards for Best School and the much-coveted Best in Parade.

The biggest Ilkley Carnival parade ever saw children disguised as punks, the Beatles, Bettys employees, court jesters and even a train, but Ashlands managed to secure the judges’ winning decision on account of its creativity, resourcefulness and thorough celebration of local history.

Andrew Soutar, headteacher at Ashlands Primary School, told Covered: “We are extremely happy to win the Best in Parade and Best School awards at the Ilkley Carnival. It was a brilliant day which

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everyone enjoyed, with so many of our children taking away wonderful memories of being part of it.

“I would like to thank all the parents who organised the amazing costumes and ideas for our Ilkley through History theme. We were pleased to be part of this excellent community event and look forward to next year.”

Westville House School was runner-up in the Best School category for its War of the Roses parade, and the Spicey Gill Pre-School’s Heritage of British Literature parade snatched the title for Best Charity, Business or Organisation.

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Otley To Become Dementia Friendly Ian Padley of Ilkley Good Neighbours Community Transport dropping passengers off at Clarke Foley Centre

Everyone needs a Good Neighbour – could you be one?

Ilkley Good Neighbours was yet another initiative launched by the late Geoffrey de Vere, OBE in 1973 as a voluntary community group to help the more vulnerable people in the area. It soon developed a minibus service, a Christmas Parcel distribution to people alone at Christmas, and the highly popular annual Over-90s Party.

In the ensuing years, the minibus service grew to the extent that it was floated off as a separate charity in its own right, and now operates as Ilkley & District Good Neighbours Community Transport, running three accessible minibuses and a community car lift scheme. It has one full-time employee and some 45 volunteers. Running costs are funded jointly by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, revenue from hiring out buses to community groups, and donations for car lifts. The two charities still work closely together, notably operating an excursion programme for otherwise isolated local residents.

The core Ilkley & District Good Neighbours organisation has gone from strength to strength, adding services including befriending, assisted shopping, gardening and home maintenance. There are now more than sixty local volunteers and one part-time employee. Funding is mainly by donations from local organisations and individuals, and grants from Bradford MDC. More volunteers are always needed. If you have an hour to spare here and there, please call on 01943 603348, or drop into the office in Riddings Hall, on Riddings Road, Ilkley (between Christchurch and the Police Station).

For more information, check out the websites, www. goodneighbours.ilkley.org and www.ct.ilkley.org

The guiding ethos of the new resource centre opened in April (named 'The Otley Core') is accessibility, but not just for those with physical disabilities. It also caters to those with less obvious requirements such as mental or cognitive difficulties, most notably dementia.

The resource centre aims to act as a model of accessibility, as there is a general lack of awareness about how to provide accessible facilities and a welcoming environment for people with dementia.

The interior of the resource centre is designed with appropriate colours, good lighting, avoidance of particular patterns, and the use of clear signs.

Use of contrasting colours, such as the Information Point being painted in green and the Viewing Area in orange, will help people with dementia better understand the interior layout of the building.

Similarly, clear, well-lit signs will help guide them around the building. Due to the nature of people with dementia, staff are specifically trained to be patient and careful, ensuring the needs of people with dementia are properly met.

People with dementia often have a lack of confidence when entering shops and other public buildings; Otley now aims to make local businesses and organisations more dementia friendly and raise awareness. After what Otley hopes is a successful 'dementia awareness week', a long-term network aims to ensure that supporting people with dementia is a lasting process of engagement and cultural change, not just a short-lived campaign.

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Ilkley Playhouse Ilkley Playhouse is a valuable community resource offering a wealth of creative opportunities for its members and the public at large. The Ilkley Players, founded in 1928, moved in to the Playhouse in 1938. Built in 1876 as a WMC and Lecture Hall, it was acquired seventeen years later by the Liberal Association.

The Players were tenants until 1960, when they bought the freehold. Over the years, they have vastly extended and refurbished the premises.

There is a tiered auditorium, a studio theatre and all the storage, rehearsal space, offices and actors’ accommodation needed to mount an ambitious programme.

The Playhouse is run by trustees and staffed almost entirely by volunteer members. They are given training in front-of-house care, set construction, costume-making, stage lighting and so on. There is no regular funding, so members also work hard at raising money.

Greenroom classes run on Saturdays for young players (junior age 8-11, senior age 11+). As well as training budding actors, these are invaluable in confidence building. From September, adult drama sessions will also run, catering for all levels of ability from novice to practised actor.

One source of revenue is costume hire; the Playhouse has a huge stock to choose from. The venue – or part of it – can also be hired for events or courses in other disciplines. Increasingly popular – and deserving of a wider audience – are musical offerings. Coming up on 28 May and 18 June are two Baroque music events

Creative Development Manager Walter Swan

Quentin Sands plays the mature Heathcliff – seen here in rehearsal

with Tony Brigg. If Radio 3’s Baroque Spring gave you a taste for the period, come along and enjoy. On 8 June, a cappella quartet Cantabile will be performing. Their range covers a wide spectrum: classical, jazz, contemporary music and polyphony. Another visiting attraction, for children this time, will be My Brother the Robot,

by Tall Stories (the company that brought you the Gruffalo) on 9 June in the afternoon.

Upcoming – Wuthering Heights, the full story Running from 24 June to 6 July is a new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel. It is the work of Creative Development Manager Walter Swan and writer Yvette Huddlestone and they are thinking big. “Most adaptations end after the death of Cathy,” Walter told Covered. “We are telling the whole story, giving full emphasis to the second part, including the story of Cathy’s daughter – looking to the future and the next generation.” Walter emphasised the authenticity of the new adaptation, which remains true to the novel’s dialogue and has the approval of the Brontë Society. It is a big cast – only one actor is doubling – and features no fewer than three Heathcliffs, the child, the lover and the vengeful adult.

In late July, the production is going to the Minack Theatre, a stunning open-air amphitheatre built into the rocky coast above Penzance. That the company is invited to perform regularly at such a prestigious venue is a tribute to the high standards for which it is known.

New members are always welcome. For details of programmes and activities, visit the website ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

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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.

St Gemma’s in 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

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Ilkley Cricket Club Ilkley Cricket Club was formed in 1850 and is a founder member of the Airedale and Wharfedale Senior Cricket League. There are three senior XIs and a friendly XI. The club is also very much a social enterprise: the clubhouse has had an award-winning makeover and now offers Dine Inn, with food and wine in the evening.

There is a flourishing junior section, from under-9s to under-17s. New talent is carefully nurtured and senior team captains give promising youngsters the chance to play at senior level – a great motivator.

Coaching is encouraged and supported, with the club paying half of players’ and parents’ coaching fees as well as half any fees they pay when qualified.

Finances took a beating with the appalling weather in 2012 but fund-raising continued apace and the club recognises the drive of chairman Nic Fearnley and an active committee. One very valuable member sadly died in January this year: Brian Bailey was well known in Ilkley for his tireless support of local causes. He was a leading figure in the revival of Ilkley Carnival and the establishment of the Ilkley Summer Festival, and was also a popular local entertainer.

Check the website ilkleycc.co.uk for further information. First XI matches to watch out for, as they pursue their aim to move up from League Division II, are against Green Lane on 18 May and

Otley Workshop for Budding Entrepreneurs A workshop, offering advice and guidance for budding entrepreneurs, takes place at Otley Community Centre Wednesday 17th July from 10:30 – 1:30pm.

Organised by Leeds City Council’s libraries and economic development services, the sessions are open to anyone thinking of setting up their own business and to people who have just started a business.

All the basics of starting your own business will be covered, including help available from the libraries’ business and patent information service, advice on marketing your business, how to make tax and book keeping less painful and support available through the Enterprise Allowance scheme.

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The First XI in action against Colton in April

Rawdon on 1 June. The Second XI, looking to consolidate their top division place, will notably be in action against Adel on 8 June Chartered Institute of Marketing will provide practical advice and guidance to help give the best possible start.

Cllr Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council’s executive board member for development and economy said: “Encouraging enterprise plays an important role in growing the local economy and these free workshops represent an ideal way to find out about and tap into the wide range of help and support that’s available to start up businesses.

“They offer the chance to get expert advice on the issues that aspiring entrepreneurs need to think about as they prepare to go into business and start building your business network.”

Anyone interested in attending a workshop can register online via http://www.eventbrite.com/ org/3013308534?s=14124465.

Further information is also available from Amrit Choda, Leeds City Council business development officer on 0113 247 5745

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Spring at last!

As winter finally seems to be over, Covered brings you a round-up of gardening activity in the Wharfe Valley. All the towns and villages take part in the Britain in Bloom competition, which has done so much to encourage civic pride and bring in the visitors. Ilkley in Bloom has been going since the 1980s and the town was a winner in 2004. A band of dedicated volunteers meets most Sundays in the central car park for a general tidy-up and special ventures are organised on an occasional basis. In March, for example, 73 saplings were planted in various locations, trees being vital in absorbing CO2 as well being beautiful.

Ilkley Flower Club members have exhibited successfully at Chelsea, Harrogate and other national shows. The club organises classes, workshops and day trips. Ilkley Gardeners’ Association has regular meetings and offers gardening supplies at wholesale prices to members. And now is the time to get planting for the summer round of shows. Menston’s Flower Festival is scheduled for 22-23 June, when St John’s Church will be a riot of colour. Burley Gardeners’ Association organises a Flower Show on the last Sunday in August, which this year is 25 August, the day after the Ilkley Flower Show.

Plenty of opportunity for children’s creativity

Ilkley Flower Show Society has flourished in the last few years under the leadership of the late Geoffrey de Vere, who managed to enrol Alan Titchmarsh as President.

Geoffrey passed away in April and will be sadly missed.

Ilkley Flower Show Society has a coffee morning planned for Saturday 25 May at Clarke Foley Centre. Details of classes will be available and there will be plants, books and bric-à-brac for sale. A quick internet search will bring up details of contacts and activities of all the associations mentioned. Please let Covered know of any others!

Sew with the flow!

Have you always thought you would like to try your hand at quilting, but never got round to it? Now’s your chance, with six-week courses at Ilkley Playhouse, run by expert needlewoman Jenni Smith. Jenni grew up in a house with a busy sewing room; her mother and grandmother made upholstery for the boats and caravans her grandfather designed. She learned to quilt in 2006 in Toronto and has never looked back.

She made a quilt for each of her three children – delightful keepsakes – and is now sharing her skills.

As would-be quilters, you don’t need any experience and you don’t need to bring a machine: Janome quilting machines are set up and ready for use. You will make a small sampler quilt in the six weeks, learning to create blocks, piece them together, sandwich and stitch the layers and bind the quilt for a professional finish. All you need for further creative experiments!

There are two sessions each on consecutive Thursdays, the next beginning on 6 June and with a

The light in the lobby at Ilkley Playhouse is perfect for fine sewing

further ones planned for September. The morning session is for mothers with babies – making a dribble bib, a purse and a quilted blanket – with an early afternoon general session. If you are not sure how your baby will react, you can come and pay for one session before you commit yourself. Jenni is also planning weekend activities – check the website for details. sewwiththeflow.co.uk

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Calling all artists and art lovers – Ilkley Art Club Ilkley Arts Club was founded in 1909, with 27 members, as an exhibition society for residents of Ilkley and Ben Rhydding. Members were charged half-a-crown to exhibit and their work had to be worth at least one guinea. Renamed in 1950 and much less exclusive and demanding, the Art Club welcomes anyone with an interest in art, whatever their level of technical competence. Its members include amateur and professional artists and those keen to acquire and develop skills. They share ideas in “critiques” and work together in themed practical sessions. Meetings are on Tuesday evenings at Clarke-Foley Centre. Visitors are welcome at the occasional lectures for a small fee and can enjoy a free taster session. 4 June sees a critique and the theme for 11 June is “Beside the Pool”. For further details and the full programme, check ilkley.org and follow the link to clubs and organisations.

The Art Club organises regular exhibitions. The current show runs until 2 June at the Manor House – a favourite venue with members. All members have the right to show at least one picture or 3D work in a variety of media. The work on view is of a very high standard and the show includes members’ drawings inspired by items in the Museum’s collection, notably carvings. Outreach activities include a “Response to Art” day, with visitors viewing and discussing the works on show before trying out their own skills, inspired by what they have seen. For opening times, check the Manor House website bradfordmuseums.org

National recognition for Ilkley Gift Shop Victoria Newhouse, owner of Nora’s Interiors and Gifts, in South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, was thrilled to be nominated for the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year (North and Northern Ireland) in the 2013 awards, organised by Progressive Homes and Gifts.

She was even more delighted to win on 9 May, when the awards were made at the Savoy in London. Her family, including her mother Fiona, who works with Victoria and helped her launch the shop, were there for the finals evening, all hugely proud.

No stranger to success, Nora’s had already won the New Business of the Year prize at the Bradford Means Business awards in 2011.

Barbara Davy of Ilkley Art Club discussing the Manor House exhibition with visitors

“School’s out”, by Sheila Venamore, acrylic

At least 90 per cent of products sold at Nora’s come from the United Kingdom.

With more than 40 suppliers, the shop sells everything from recycled wool blankets to hand-stamped keepsake spoons, scented candles and typographic screen prints.

Recently, Nora’s has started hosting craft workshops including floristry and jewellery making

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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.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Get down to Otley Courthouse on 31 May for a cracking evening of Celtic music. Celtic Fiddle Festival are on tour with their 20th anniversary CD (their sixth), “Live in Brittany” and it is a great sound. The group has four members: violinists Kevin Burke from Ireland, Christian Lemaître from Brittany, André Brunet from Canada and another Breton on guitar, Nicolas Quemener. The group was started by Burke and Scottish fiddler Johnny Cunningham, who had surprisingly rapid success as a duo in US. When Lemaître joined, bringing the Breton idiom, they really took off. Now with powerful input from Brunet and the virtuoso Quemener, they bring together all the different Celtic traditions, from plaintive melody and lilting harmony to Cajun verve.

Celtic Fiddle Festival live on stage on 31 May at Otley Courthouse.

intuitive collaboration. If you aren’t convinced, try them out on the website loftusmusic.com

Better still, get onto spotify.com, where you can listen for free – there’s millions of other tracks on there too. Amazing! But best of all, go to the gig.

Celtic Fiddle Festival have a tried and tested format You will then get the full experience – dazzling for live performances and the Courthouse event musicianship, spontaneous humour and subtle grace. will follow that pattern. To showcase the fiddlers’ individual styles, each will play a solo set and they Book online at otleycourthouse.org.uk will come together for a joint set remarkable for its or call 01943 467466

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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 reunited, 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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