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Recently I’ve heard of people drawing up plans for arks and making lists of who and what they intend to take with them! But wait ‘til you see – September will be glorious!

C O N N E C T I N G YO U TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y

We’re lucky that we have The Olympics and Paralympics to carry us through – especially as we have such a fantastic group of athletes from Leeds to cheer for. We talk to some of our medal hopefuls, a number of whom are already world champions in their fields.

It’s unfortunate that many local events have had to be postponed or cancelled because of the weather, but people are battling on regardless. The North York Moors National Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a variety of events, including a dance performance in a giant bubble. They may need to supply bubbles for the audience too!

LEEDS OLYMPIC ATHLETES GO FOR GOLD!

Also in this issue, Rawdon Billing Action Group holds its first public meeting, designed to garner support for its campaign against development of this treasured piece of Green Belt. Ilkley Brewery wins a prestigious business award; and it’s time once again for the Leeds International Piano Competition. Its founder, Dame Fanny Waterman, tells us the entrants this year are ‘outstanding’.

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Before you know it, students will be pouring back into Leeds and children will be back at school – so, don’t forget to send us all your notices and news in time for the September edition. The deadline is 1st August for editorial and 8th August for advertising.

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Going for Gold!

Leeds has a fabulous team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes to cheer for at London 2012

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team

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Rawdon Billing Action Group Set to Oppose Development

The Group aims to oppose development on Rawdon Billing and associated land, and to protect its Green Belt status.

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Ilkley Brewery Wins Business Accelerators Award

Brewery beats 3,000 other businesses to scoop the prize of a year’s business mentoring from Dragon Deborah Meaden

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Meet John Thomas North – a lovable rogue who gave Kirkstall Abbey to the city

Classical Fantasia at Kirkstall Abbey Get your tickets for the annual open-air concert and stunning fireworks display in the grounds of the Abbey

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RBAG Committee: Andy Grayston, Briony Spandler, Martin Gostling, Alex Tomkinson, Ben Pretty, Helen Tomlin, Bob Page, Jackie Schmilt

Rawdon Billing is under critical threat from development to meet Leeds City Council’s housing and employment targets. It is currently on the open market as a potential development site and, despite being designated Green Belt, its status is now threatened. The potential loss of such a significant and well utilised green asset would be a huge loss to the local community.

The Billing is used by schools, churches hold services here, fishermen use both lakes, and there is a model boat club. People fly kites, sledge, make dens, picnic and pick blackberries. It is cherished by bird watchers, dog walkers, artists, photographers, writers, and people who simply enjoy the views, peace and open space, and the farmland provides a living for local farmers. It defines Rawdon as a village and serves its critical purpose as Green Belt land of preventing urban sprawl and the merging of neighbouring settlements.

The views of local residents must be heard, particularly in view of the move towards localism and community engagement in planning process. With this in mind, RBAG will be embarking on a variety of activities, including liaising with Leeds City Council Planning Officers, building up technical expertise, establishing a website, publicity, and fundraising.

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Feedback from the meeting will be incorporated into a report being compiled by the RBAG committee on the social, economic and ecological impact of any development, which will be presented to Leeds City Council.

The report is part of the strategy to prevent the status of this land being revised in the forthcoming green belt review, thereby preserving use of the land for agriculture, leisure, exercise and enjoyment of the countryside.

To get involved and for further information, visit www.rbag.co.uk or ‘Rawdon Billing Action Group’ on Facebook, or email info@rbag.co.uk.

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Over 100 residents attended the first ever public meeting of Rawdon Billing Action Group (RBAG) on Monday 9th July at St Peter’s School, Rawdon. The Group, which aims to oppose development on Rawdon Billing and associated land, and to protect its Green Belt status, updated the community on recent changes and presented the findings of research undertaken by the group since its inception in March.

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LEEDS MENCAP CALLS FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS Leeds Mencap is looking for volunteers to help support the 250 families with learning disabilities that it supports every week.

The charity provides services for people of all ages and relies on voluntary support to deliver many of them, working in youth clubs, social groups, parent support projects, residential care and much more.

These lovely craft events are scheduled to take place on Saturday 8th September, 10th November and 8th December – all coinciding conveniently with Headingley Farmers’ Market on the second Saturday of each month!

All the items are handmade by the individual stall holders and you can look forward to a fantastic variety.

Between these three events you’ll find Victorian gothic jewellery, amazing Biro art, handmade soap, candles, textile accessories, silk scarves, found object assemblage art, embellished berets, lovely soft toys, beautiful silver jewellery, cards, ceramics, and knitted items.

The September event is also part of the Celebrate Headingley weekend.

Like all of these events, it runs from 10am – 4pm and admission is free.

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For those who love to find something original, Heart & Craft is coming to HEART on Bennett Road.

Volunteers are currently needed for a range of activities, including socialising with the residents at the Rookery, helping at events, and volunteering at youth clubs. If you have a special skill that would save them the expense of hiring an external supplier, that would also be much appreciated.

“As a volunteer myself, I see firsthand the difference my time makes to people”, said Karen Booth, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Leeds Mencap. “This is a lovely place to volunteer and do something fantastic for a deserving cause. Volunteers can also benefit from training and developing office skills.”

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NEWS FROM YOUR COUNCILLORS Councillor Clive Fox Adel & Wharfedale Ward Here’s one for your holiday quiz. What do Queen Victoria, the boundary walls on Grosvenor Mount in Headingley and Mike’s Carpets in Armley have in common?

Following the stunned silence it’s only fair to tell you that the reference here is to the statue of the Queen Empress on Woodhouse Moor, not the lady herself, and to Mike’s building rather than his carpets.

No need to turn the page upside down to find the answer. They are all listed buildings in Leeds, perhaps more listing than listed, because they are all on the Leeds Buildings at Risk register. That list includes a total of 92 structures at risk from neglect or decay – ranging from Adel Reformatory on Tile Lane to sundry fords, weirs, lodges, mills and coach houses dotted around the city not to mention the splendidly named Clumpcliffe Gazebo in Methley.

As councillors we get to learn an awful lot via council reports. Yes some of us actually read them. Better not let it be known that

Dr Barrie Hopson Chairman The Adel Association

One of the advantages of coming to our meetings is that you get to hear of major Leeds City Council initiatives in our community in advance. At our June meeting, we learnt from Highways staff that the Boddington Hall development is almost certainly going ahead, as the Council is worried about the cost of defending an appeal from the developers (with their record you can understand why!).

One upshot of this will be what happens to the increased traffic on Adel Lane.

Highways are considering putting in speed tables and even the dreaded speed bumps. It would be interesting to know just when we would have been informed about this. The meeting raised many issues about Adel Lane traffic, with the usual differences of opinion – but at least they are our differences of opinion.

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the city council is the proud owner of no less than 18 of the buildings at risk. Reassuringly though, it says it is doing something about conserving many of these and encouraging the owners of privately owned buildings to come up with viable schemes to ensure their preservation.

Arguably people are more important than buildings and yet another report tells us that, in addition to 58,000 homes managed by the council and housing associations, there are around 250,000 private homes in Leeds. Forty two thousand of these are in the private rental sector, more than half of them built before1919, with most failing modern decent homes standards.

It’s estimated it will take £250m to bring them up to standard, and more to provide simple energy saving measures. It’s more a case of people being at risk than the buildings themselves, given the acknowledged link between fuel poverty, poor housing and ill health.

But, back for a moment to Clumpcliffe Gazebo – the council’s report solemnly declares there are ongoing discussions with its new owners about ‘emergency repairs and re-sue’. Re-sue? You’d think their legal department would have enough on its plate already. clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

Secure Unit – a new secure unit is to be built on the site. He explained that the last time the Adel Association made its views known on this proposal most residents present were in favour of the new unit.

Barry advised that he felt that Council officers should bring forward plans and proposals for the whole of the Eastmoor site, so residents could see how the various parts of the plan come together.

A public exhibition in respect of the new secure unit was held on 5th July in Adel Primary School. Cllr. Anderson requested that this be a pubic meeting where people could raise concerns but this was refused.

However, he agreed with officers that the next meeting of the Adel Association would be given over to this subject.

Residents will be able to raise issues and debate what might happen to the rest of the site. He felt it unfair to discuss solely the new Eastmoor Unit, when there was a lot more to be taken into account. By the time you read this the meeting will have taken place but please stay alert for updates.

We do not meet in August so our next meeting will be 20th September. barriehopson@ashlingpartnership.com

RIGHT CHOICES MULTICULTURAL DAY The Right Choices Project in Headingley is hosting a Multi-cultural Family Day at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley on Saturday 18th August.

From noon until 6pm there will be an opportunity to try various experiences at the many stalls – from delicious food to alternative therapies. There will be African drum workshops for both adults and children, and much more!

At 6.30pm the band Mojah (see page 43) takes over, playing reggae, dance music and Ska. Mojah is a five-piece Leeds band featuring Paulette Morris (Royal Blood) on vocals. DJ Silva Dan will be on hand to play more reggae and calypso during the intervals.

Tickets cost just £3 (children free) and profits will be divided between an individual or family nominated by the local community, and the Swarthmore Education Centre Roof Appeal. Tickets are available at HEART, Swarthmore College Cafe, and Right Choices Right Choices Project aims to improve the independence and well-being of learning disabled people and individuals with mental health issues. For a small annual fee it provides a range of services, including Community Outreach, Community Groups, Job Club/ Training Opportunities. For further details contact 07505 865 317, rightchoices1@yahoo.co.uk, www.rightchoices.gloweb.net

Councillor Barry Anderson Adel & Wharfedale Ward

I recently met with the Highways Department again about the problems with the Dyneley Arms crossroads, particularly with regard to the lack of a right filter for turning down Pool Bank. They informed me of the following: Consideration for an additional filter stage had been requested. Prior to recent improvements, the signals operated as a simple two stage junction for many years. In 2009 Dyneley Arms ranked No 22 in the ‘sites for concern’ list of junctions having 25 personal injury accidents recorded over five years.

Accident records revealed that a significant number were associated with the right turn from the airport. Because the amount of green time available at a junction is limited, it was considered that only one filter light could be accommodated.

A second filter would reduce the green times for all other legs, resulting in increased delays for other directions. It was agreed that fresh traffic counts would be done after the junction had settled down.

The junction now handles all movements with acceptable small delays at peak periods, except for the A660 right turn to Pool. Whilst variable, traffic can queue here for three or four light cycles.

As it stands, the options are to a) do nothing and accept that the existing scheme is the best achievable within current resources; b) Add the right filter arrow as requested; c) carry out major junction improvement, which would entail provision of a roundabout or double signal scheme.

Adding a right filter could lead to other problems. Its detrimental impact is likely to be greater than any benefit.

Major junction improvement is very costly and not likely to be deliverable. So, the current situation is considered to be the best compromise.

The new scheme has brought benefits to most users.

Evidence to-date suggests that the main cause of road injuries appears to have been dealt with. It is recognised that at peak times there is a significant queue for the right turn to Pool. However, detailed analysis of the site suggests that there is no practical way of accommodating an extra filter without significantly increasing waiting times for other users – in particular for the high volumes of traffic passing through on the A660.There were five slight injuries and one serious accident in 2011 and the right turn to Pool Bank does not seem to have featured in the injury accidents recorded.

If you would like a copy of the full report, please contact me at barry.anderson@leeds.gov.uk

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FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR ANCESTORS AT HORSFORTH MUSEUM

Have you ever wondered about your ancestors, where they came from and how long they lived? Join the genealogy group at Horsforth Museum and find out. It meets for a couple of hours on alternate Saturday afternoons.

Susan Watson will help you to make up your family tree and guide you in the use of census returns, parish registers and genealogy web sites. If you are interested, please phone 0113 2613621 for further details Horsforth Village Museum is now in its 24th year. Run entirely by volunteers, it is part of the village community. They are constantly looking for new recruits to help with a variety of tasks – such as documentation of new entries, fundraising, upkeep of the building and desk stewardship at weekends when the museum is open to the public. You don’t need to know Horsforth like the back of your hand – newcomers are just as welcome as old Horsfordians.

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ADEL CRAG GETS THE HISTORY OF VINTAGE COMMUNITY GROVE METHODIST NOTICE BOARD CHURCH

The Area Panel of West North West Homes Leeds recently approved our request for a vintage community notice board.

This has been erected on communal grass facing Sir George Martin Drive.

The notice board will provide information to both residents and the wider community who do not have access to the internet. It will be updated weekly – generally on a Monday. The Association has already received numerous positive comments.

Should anyone wish to display a notice, please contact me on 07742 047728.

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John Burland from Otley Methodist Church recently completed an up-to-date history of Grove Methodist Church in Horsforth, where he spent his formative years.

The book covers the growth of Methodism in Horsforth, including John Wesley’s early visits to the village; the building of the first Chapel on New Street, the purchase of Grove House and its adjacent land, on which the second (and current) chapel was built in 1867; the fire of 1933; the building of the Community Centre on New Street (1970), and the more recent alterations.

There are also chapters on the Youth Club, the Grove Methodist Amateur Operatic Society and the Uniformed Organisations at the Church, along with details of all the Ministers, Church Secretaries, Treasurers, Organists and Choirmasters who have served there for the last 150 years.

The book will be available from early August for £5 plus £1 p&p. To order by post please send a cheque (payable to “Grove Methodist Church”) to Mr Philip Abel, 8 Hall Park Ave, Horsforth, LS18 5LN.

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The Olympics are about to start and there are more reasons than ever to get excited about it. Not only is it right here in the UK – but we also have a fabulous team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes 14 12 July 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk from Leeds taking part.

Women’s Boxing finally an Olympic Sport

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For boxer Nicola Adams from Burmantofts it is a truly momentous opportunity as she will be one of the first women to box at the Olympic Games.

Women’s boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1904 but was banned in most countries for most of the 20th century. The ban was lifted in the UK in 1996.

The first European Cup for Women was held in 1999 and the first World Championship in 2001 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Since then the sport’s popularity has soared. But It was not until 2009 that it was finally announced that it would be included in the 2012 Olympics.

I always wanted to be part of the Olympics. It is so exciting and such an amazing feeling

“When I heard Women’s Boxing was in the 2012 Olympics I was overwhelmed”, said Nicola. “I always wanted to be part of the Olympics.

It is so exciting and such an amazing feeling.”

Nicola started boxing when she was 12 and had her first bout at 13! One of her problems was finding other girls to fight. At 17 her talent was recognised and she was asked if she would be interested in taking part in national championships – she hasn’t looked back.

Fighting as a flyweight, she has been amazingly successful in the last couple of years and has a definite chance of a medal in London. “Normally I’m boxing abroad. What makes this even better is that my family and friends will have the opportunity to see me box here at home.”

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And what does the future hold? Whatever she does it will always involve boxing. “I cannot imagine not boxing – I just love it with a passion.”

UK cyclists set to take medals

Britain has been doing fantastically well in cycling for some time. Now Lizzie Armitstead from Otley is joining the Olympic team. It seems just the other day that she was spotted by a cycling scout when she was at Prince Henry’s Grammar School.

Shortly afterwards North Leeds Life featured a little piece about her search for sponsors to help her progress in her sport – well here she is! Today Lizzie is a world champion track and road racing Nicola Adams (left), photo: Kyte Photography

cyclist and a favourite for Women’s Road Race at London 2012 “I am delighted to have been officially selected for the Olympics for the women’s road race team” Lizzie told us. “I was really hoping for selection with the results I’ve been producing this year but I was surprised by my reaction after I was told – it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders and all the hard work had been worth it. I’m so excited and proud to be pulling on the Team GB jersey and can’t wait until 29th July!”

Cyclist David Stone is almost a veteran – this will be his third Paralympics! David, who suffers from cerebral palsy, describes cycling as a source of freedom and enjoyment. He has raced all over the world and has already won Gold at Paralympic and World Championship level, taking Gold in both Road Race and Time Trials in Beijing. After the Sydney Games in 2000, he took a few years out and went travelling, coming back to the sport with renewed focus and determination.

“When it comes down to it this is just another race that I’m going out there to win”, he said.

“Recently, I went to Brands Hatch to look at the course for London. I had seen it before but not ridden around it. I was surprised at how rolling and technical it was. This type of course is suited to my riding style and I hope it will be an amazing event.” northleedslife.co.uk | August 2012 15

Leeds Swimmers will make a splash!

Leeds will have five divers at the Games - these are City of Leeds stars Rebecca Gallantree, Sarah Barrow, Jack Laugher, Hannah Starling and Alicia Blagg. Such is the success of the City of Leeds squad, based at the John Charles Centre, that the club accounts for five of the 12-strong Team GB Olympic squad. Harrogate’s Jack Laugher (17) broke his own British record on the way to winning the men’s 3m individual event to seal his place in London.

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Anyone thinking of aiming for the Olympics should go for it and just keep working hard, It’s never easy. You just have to keep at it.

But it’s worth it!

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Hannah Cockroft, Claire Cashmore Nicola Adams David Stone

Hannah and Alicia are the first homegrown Leeds divers ever to compete at an Olympic Games and, together with Jack, are youngest members of the squad.

Like David Stone, swimmer Claire Cashmore will also be taking part in her third Paralympics. Claire, who has just graduated from Leeds University with a degree in Linguistics and Phonetics, has been swimming competitively for 11 years. She won Bronze in 2008. “This will be so very different to Beijing”, she told us. “It will be a home crowd cheering for us and that support means so much.”

Claire trains mainly at the John Charles Centre, which she describes as ‘a great facility’. In the run up to the Games she has had the opportunity to meet members of both the Dutch and Chinese teams, who have also been training there. She was keen to thank the City of Leeds Swimming Club, and everyone around Yorkshire for their support – including The Queen’s Hotel who were quick to step in and offer her accommodation when she had to leave her student house.

“Anyone thinking of aiming for the Olympics should go for it and just keep working hard”, she said. “It’s never easy.

You just have to keep at it. But it’s worth it!”

UK leading the world in Triathlon

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Of course, we’ve been watching Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee eating up triathlon titles for some time now.

Just recently Alistair returned to competition at Kitzbuhel, having been out of commission for months with an Achilles injury. The brothers attacked the course with Alistair

Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee, Photo: Delly Car ITU

coming in first with a time of 1:50:13 and Jonathan only 45 seconds behind him. Maybe they could try and cross the finish line together in London!

Seeing the two of them race is tremendously exciting. They have plenty of competition from around the world, but at the moment the UK is leading the world in the sport of triathlon with Alistair and Jonny for the men and Helen Jenkins for the women.

Suddenly The Olympics and Paralympics are much more real. The journey of the Olympic Torch almost whipped people into a frenzy! It was fantastic to be able to recognise the contributions and achievements of so many people as they carried the torch around the country. Now it’s over to our athletes and WOW! We have some great local athletes to support, don’t we?

Breaking records even before the Games!

There’s nothing like breaking records even before the Olympics begin – and Wheelchair Racer Hannah Cockroft did just that in June! Competing in the brand new stadium, and having missed her call and warm up due to an accident with the bus that was meant to get her there, Hannah went straight onto the course and broke a world record!

She tried swimming, discus and wheelchair basketball before discovered wheelchair racing just four years ago (she’s 19 now) and she loves it. She seems to be bubbling over with equal measures of excitement.and terror!

“The stadium was empty when I broke that record. It’s going to be so different when it’s full of people”, she told us.

“The biggest crowd I’ve ever raced in front of before was 5,000 – this will be 80,000! These games are going to be massive. There’s lots of pressure but also loads of support.”

Hannah is a currently a Double World Champion. She recently returned from competing in Indianapolis where she won both her races. After the games she may finally get the time to take up her place on the Sports Development Course at Leeds Met.

Rowing to victory!

The GB Rowing Teams are also strong contenders, with a number of rowers from Yorkshire. Debbie Flood, from Guiseley, will be rowing in the Women’s Quadruple Skulls. Having worked her way back from injury she joins her 2004 and 2008 crew-mate Frances Houghton in the equivalent women’s boat in which she won Olympic silver in 2004 and 2008.

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THEY LIVED IN LEEDS

(Colonel) John Thomas North (1842-1896) Millionaire Adventurer – Donor of Kirkstall Abbey

Ruthless opportunist, lovable rogue, heartless swindler, generous benefactor – just some of the views of John Thomas North, who made his fortune thousands of miles away in Chile, but never forgot his home town of Leeds.

North was born on 30 January 1842 at 7 Bywater Street, Hunslet, a narrow street of back-to-backs in an area of railway sidings, coal staithes, and huge foundries belching out smoke. His father, a coal dealer, died when he was 14 and his widowed mother took over a pub in Grape Street, where the family lived, among huddled terraces overshadowed by the vast Airedale Foundry (all swept away since in slum clearance).

Nearby in Hunslet Road was John Fowler’s Steam Plough Works, where, after an apprenticeship, North found a job as a millwright, a machine engineer. He married in 1866 and began a family. Then, around 1869, Fowlers offered him the chance to go to Chile, an important export market for their booming business. He seized the opportunity for a new life. He stayed there thirteen years, soon leaving Fowlers and working for himself. He finished up a millionaire, mainly from the processing of nitrates which were then in increasing demand as a fertilizer. His multiple schemes included supplying fresh water for the arid desert area of the nitrate fields, building railways for transport, and setting up a bank to provide financial backing. A bold opportunist and gambler, he profited from the war between Peru and Chile over possession of the nitrate region by buying up concessions at a knockdown price which subsequently made him a fortune.

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spending and gift for publicity set off a nitrate boom. People queued up to invest in the numerous companies he launched, following the dream of a quick profit. He was set on making his mark in high society, hobnobbing with royalty and the rich and famous. Known everywhere as ‘The Nitrate King’, he added ‘Colonel’ to his title by joining the local Volunteers. He bought a mansion at Avery Hill near London and spent huge sums extending and refurbishing it in spectacular style – his opulent lifestyle, fabulous parties and expensive sporting interests made him the media celebrity of his day.

But he never forgot his Leeds roots and family and was always ready to back worthy causes, making substantial donations to the Infirmary and the Yorkshire College. His most spectacular gift came about in 1889, when he heard by chance that Kirkstall

Abbey and its grounds were up for auction and were at risk of being bought by a group of Manchester businessmen as an amusement park. He promptly promised to buy the Abbey himself, with extra land, and hand it all over to the citizens of Leeds. The purchase cost him £10,000. In return he was honoured as the first Freeman of the city. When he arrived in Leeds for the ceremony he was mobbed and cheered. His huge popularity led him to stand as Tory candidate for West Leeds in 1895, a campaign he fought with supreme showmanship but not the slightest concern for political issues. He lost by only a few votes.

Colonel North returned to Chile in 1889, when British nitrate concessions were under threat from the nationalist president of the time. How far he was involved in exploiting the political tensions in Chile remains an open question.

In any case he saw that the future for nitrates, particularly with the development of artificial fertilizers, was looking bleak. He quietly got rid of most of his nitrate interests and diversified his investments into a wide range of businesses at home and abroad.

Suspicions and accusations of financial misconduct were beginning to beset him when in 1896 he suddenly died of a heart attack at a business meeting in London, after a lunch of oysters and porter. His death made headlines across the world. Today he is mostly forgotten (though he is the subject of a recent book) but his gift of the Abbey and its grounds – where he told people he had fun as a child, playing ‘kiss-inthe-ring’! – is there for everyone to enjoy.

By Eveleigh Bradford

HAND FASTING AT HOPE PASTURES In June, Hope Pastures Horse and Donkey Sanctuary on Weetwood Lane hosted its first marriage ceremony in the form of a ‘Hand Fasting’.

A Hand Fasting is a marriage ritual based on an ancient Celtic tradition. It was seen as a rite of betrothal, lasting a year and a day. If all went well, after a year and a day the two lovers would hold a second Hand Fasting ceremony that would bind together hearts, minds, bodies and spirits for as long as love was shared between the two.

Most often a Hand Fasting is held outside in as natural a setting as possible. The chosen space is decorated with flowers and foliage of the season, lit with candles and perfumed with incense, and the couple is invited into the Sacred Circle to exchange their vows. They gaze deeply into each other’s eyes and whisper promises as the officiator, priest or priestess gently binds their wrists together with a cord, signifying the tender bondage of their mutual commitment – hence the saying ‘tying the knot’.

When the ceremony is over, the happy couple ‘jump’ the broomstick, the symbol of the joining together of

man with woman, to ensure love and happiness for their future. Food and wine are then shared with the guests to celebrate the wonderful occasion.

Hope Pastures was a lovely setting for

A RUGBY LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN FOR LEEDS MENCAP Leeds Mencap is set to hold a star studded evening that will have the very biggest rugby league fans racking their brains when the charity hosts a quiz show based on the TV programme A League of Their Own. The event is set to take place on Thursday 2nd August at the Irish Centre on York Road, and will help to raise essential funding for the charity, which supports over 250 Leeds families with learning disabilities every week.

Radio Aire’s Rich Williams will host the show, with Leeds Rhino players Danny McGuire and Jamie Jones-Buchanan as Team Captains. The evening promises to be a riot of hilarity!

“I know the fantastic work Leeds Mencap delivers and I’ve seen firsthand how families grow stronger and

more confident throughout their time with the charity”, said Danny, who is also an Ambassador for Leeds Mencap.

“I’m delighted to be part of this event and we have some fantastic players getting involved.”

the ceremony, watched by a number of curious ponies!

For information about Hope Pastures Horse and Donkey Sanctuary go to www.hopepastures.org first serve basis and priced at £8.50 in advance, £9.50 on the day, from 0113 235 1331, ruth.fawcett@leedsmencap. org.uk or by sending a cheque, clearly stating it is for A Rugby League of Their Own, to Leeds Mencap, Londesboro Terrace, East End Park, Leeds, LS9 9NE. Further details from www. leedsmencap.org.uk/events

Leeds Mencap delivers a range of projects, including social groups, a residential home, an inclusive dance group, residential care, and Hawthorn, a project which supports families with children under the age of three with a learning disability. These services are a life-line to local families.

Tickets for the event are available on a first come

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ILKLEY BREWERY WINS LOCAL BUSINESS ACCELERATORS AWARD

Ilkley Brewery was recently announced as the winner of the Local Business Accelerators (LBA) scheme at a ceremony in London.

Organised by the Newspaper Society (NS), the initiative is fronted by national ambassador and Dragons’ Den star, Deborah Meaden, and backed by Prime Minister David Cameron, Business Secretary Vince Cable, and CBI Director General John Cridland.

“This excellent initiative shows how local papers can support and energise some of the brilliant new British businesses in their area and really help them flourish”, said David Cameron.

“By fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, these papers are not only nurturing local talent, but also playing a key part in encouraging economic growth from a local level upwards”.

Over 3,000 local businesses were judged on a series of criteria including the originality of the business idea, their ability to fend off competition, their finances and future prospects, their communication skills, their positive impact on the local community, and the potential benefit to the businesses of local newspaper advertising.

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Ilkley Brewery directors Christopher Ives (l) and Stewart Ross (r), pictured with Deborah Meaden As winners, Ilkley Brewery will receive an ad campaign created by a top London ad agency as well as a year’s business mentoring from Deborah Meaden. “We’re hugely excited to be working with Deborah and gleaning as much knowledge and expertise as we can”, said Chris Ives, one of the brewery’s directors.

Also on the national judging panel headed by Deborah Meaden were: Helen Loveless, Mail on Sunday business editor; Stephen Welton, Business Growth Fund chief executive; Graham Goodkind, Frank PR founder; Al Young, St Luke’s creative director; and Lynne Anderson, NS communications and marketing director.

“The Local Business Accelerators scheme has been a real success in linking up new entrepreneurial talent with business mentors from the local community”, said Vince Cable: “Business mentoring is a vital part of starting and growing your enterprise as the advice comes from someone who has been there and done it before. Regional media can play an important role in forging great business relationships.”

Newspaper Society president Geraldine Allinson said: “LBA has clearly demonstrated that local newspapers have the ability to deliver a powerful boost to local businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and energise the economy.”

Ilkley Brewery will receive an ad campaign created by a top London ad agency as well as a year’s business mentoring from Deborah Meaden

To find out more about Ilkley Brewery, visit: www.ilkleybrewery.co.uk

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CHARLIE SIEM APPOINTED VISITING PROFESSOR AT LCM Leeds College of Music recently announced the appointment of Charlie Siem as a Visiting Professor. Charlie is one of the UK’s brightest new classical music stars. The multi-talented, versatile performer has appeared with orchestras around the world including the Royal Philharmonic, London Mozart Players, Israel Camerata and the Bergen Philharmonic.

“I was thrilled to be approached by Leeds College of Music and eagerly await my visits to such a forward thinking institution”, said Charlie. “I look forward to being able to contribute and to share with its students my advice and experiences, challenging them to not only improve their playing but also to help them understand and deal with the immense pressure of performing.”

His versatility was further demonstrated by a unique collaboration with the Royal Ballet whose dancers he accompanied on a tour to Cuba. The demand for Charlie’s talents dramatically increased in 2011 when he serenaded Lady Gaga at her Fashion Icon Award party in New York, introducing him to millions of new fans. Charlie’s busy schedule of appearances has included tours of Japan, Scandinavia, and America.

Charlie was the global face of the prestigious Alfred Dunhill label with their ‘Voices’ campaign in 2011. He has continued to feature in some of the world’s top fashion and lifestyle magazines including US Vogue, Italian Vogue, GQ and V Man, and has been photographed by Bruce Weber and Mario Testino.

CLASSICAL FANTASIA AT KIRKSTALL ABBEY Classical Fantasia, the annual open-air concert and stunning fireworks display in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, will take place on Saturday 1st September, with gates opening at 6pm and the main performance starting at 8pm.

Organised by Leeds City Council, this is the 17th year for this unique event.

Once again it will feature music by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, accompanied by spectacular illumination of the abbey ruins and electrifying fireworks.

“Classical Fantasia is always a superb event with a very unique look and feel in the wonderful grounds of Kirkstall Abbey so we are looking forward to another great evening’s entertainment”, said Councillor Adam Ogilvie.

Tickets are available (priced at £7.50 for LEEDSCard holders, £6.50 for LEEDSCard Extra holders and £5 for Breezecard holders. General admission is £10 or £35 for four) from www.leeds. gov.uk/fantasia , City Centre Box Office in The Carriageworks, Millennium 22 August 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

Square (0113 224 3801), Leeds Visitor Centre at Leeds Train Station (0113 242 5242), or in person only from Abbey House Museum.

For further information visit www.leeds.gov/fantasia

or email events@leeds.gov.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS – MORE REASONS TO CELEBRATE NORTH LEEDS!

Access is free and there will be many knowledgeable volunteers on hand.

The whole event is co-ordinated across the city by Leeds Civic Trust. There are guided walks around historic Guiseley, Roundhay Park’s Geology Trail, Lawnswood Cemetery, University of Leeds’ campus and three routes in Headingley.

There will also be exhibitions to bring back memories at the White House on Otley Chevin, in Otley’s Museum and, a new participant this year, the Marks & Spencer Archive (M&S) at the University of Leeds, which will have a Leeds theme.

Walk through the doors of the awardwinning Otley Courthouse – now an arts

and community centre, the magnificent Brotherton Library, Roundhay School’s 6th Form Mansion building and the fabulous Spenfield House on Otley Road, West Park. Another awardwinning building with many fine features is Left Bank on Cardigan Road, which will also host an evening of music.

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A feast of heritage, architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities

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There’ll be a feast of heritage, architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities on offer during this year’s Heritage Open Days - Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th September.

St Chad’s Church Headingley, St Margaret’s Church Horsforth, the United Hebrew Congregation Synangogue in Shadwell, Wrangthorn Parish Church Hyde Park, Otley’s ancient Parish Church of All Saints, and tiny St Oswald’s in Collingham – all different and all serving refreshments!

To help keep those active children busy why not visit the Jewish Heritage Centre for Children at 168 Shadwell Lane, LS17? It’s fascinating for adults too! There’ll be lots to do at Otley’s Courthouse, and All Saints Church will have a heritage trail, as will M&S, where there’ll also be craft activities, similarly at Spenfield House.

For opening times and a full listing, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk Leaflets are available from libraries, museums and Leeds’ Visitor Centre at City Station.

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AUNG SAN SUU KYI BECOMES HONORARY AMBASSADOR FOR LEEDS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

A SEASON OF MERMAIDS, BUTTERFLIES, FAIRIES AND FIENDS Northern Ballet starts its new season with the UK première of David Nixon’s Ondine, which will be performed at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 8th to 15th September.

Prime Minister David Cameron recently expressed his delight at Aung San Suu Kyi becoming the Honorary Ambassador for the Leeds International Piano Competition. He said:

The competition’s Chairman and Artistic Director Dame Fanny Waterman said that the top prize will be named the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Gold Medal in recognition of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s inspiration, courage and hope for humanity and her appreciation of piano playing. “In

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“The Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the great classical music competitions in the world” he said. “It’s a tremendous advert for Leeds and for Britain as a whole. Aung San Suu Kyi’s appreciation of piano playing is well known. So it is fantastic that the competition has made this tribute to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. And it is a fitting way to end her brilliant and historic visit to Britain.”

this special Golden Anniversary Year this is the greatest honour our piano competition has ever received”, she commented.

It tells the story of a doomed romance between a beautiful mermaid and handsome nobleman, Brand. Despite being raised by humans, Ondine retains the mysticism of her kind. When she falls deeply in love with a mortal, she is transformed from a water nymph into a woman. In time Brand grows fearful of the otherworldly creature he has married and finds himself drawn to a previous love, but he knows that should he break their bond a watery grave will seek him out.

The production features the original music of Hans Werner Henze. The stunning sets and costumes are created by Jérôme Kaplan.

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Northern Soul

Northern Soul is a one-woman show about Victoria Melody’s attempts at joining in. Her unusual approach to making theatre has found her living with pigeon fanciers for a year and more recently learning to northern soul dance in stranger’s living rooms.

Victoria immerses herself into other peoples worlds and examines national characteristics and regional phenomena, focusing on the extraordinary in the everyday. An idiosyncratic treasure trove of films, photos, dance and paraphernalia illuminate Victoria’s journey in this comedic, engaging and hopeful performance.

Wed 26 September Main Auditorium: 7.30pm Tickets: £11, £9 (£2 off concessions) The Carriageworks, The Electric Press, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD

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MOVING TO THE RHYTHM OF THE MOORS

This summer something quite breathtaking will be popping up in stunning locations across the North York Moors National Park including Rievaulx Terrace, Wykeham Abbey and The Moors National Park Centre, Danby.

Terrarium is a new dance performance created by Leeds-based choreographer Simon Birch and is one of the highlights of the National Park’s 60th anniversary celebrations. It runs from 1st – 12th August with a mix of afternoon and evening performances.

The performance takes place in a giant bubble, four and a half metres in diameter, enabling the audience to view the dance in relation to the surrounding landscape. Performed by two dancers, Terrarium is inspired by the beauty and wildness of the moors and coast and the changes that take place with the passing of time and seasons.

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Composer Jon Hughes has created an extraordinary musical soundtrack, played through an ambi-sonic surround-sound system designed to give the listener an almost 3D sound experience. The music is based on a series of recordings made in locations around the National Park.

“Our aim is to capture the audiences imagination by placing high quality live dance performance in unusual and inspiring rural location”, said Simon Birch. “We are grateful to the North York Moors National Park for providing us with this amazing opportunity to perform in the stunning locations and to be part of their 60th anniversary celebrations.”

Tickets for Terrarium (Adults £10, Children (5 – 16) £5, Family ticket Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children age 5-16) £25, available from Yorkshire

Dance on 0113 243 8765 or online at www.yorkshiredance.com Performances: Wed 1 Aug, 7.30pm at Wykeham Abbey, near Scarborough; Thurs 2 Aug, 7.30pm Moors National Park Centre, Danby near Whitby; Fri 3 Aug, 3pm & 7.30pm at Sneaton Castle, Whitby; Sat 4 Aug, 3pm & 7.30pm at Kirkleatham Hall, Redcar; Sun 5 Aug, 7.30pm at Moors National Park Centre; Wed 8 Aug, 7.30pm at Rievaulx Terrace, near Helmsley; Thurs 9 & Fri 10 Aug, 7.30pm at Moors National Park Centre; Sat 11 Aug, 3pm & 7.30pm at The Show Field, Kildale, near Stokesley; Sun 12 Aug, 7.30pm at Rievaulx Terrace.

WASHBURN HERITAGE CENTRE COMES INTO ITS OWN The Washburn Heritage Centre, a new extension to the 17th Century Fewston Church, just seven miles north of Otley, opened its doors in February 2011 and in its first year it has become a firmly established local attraction. Over 10,000 visitors have already enjoyed what it has to offer. Highlights of the last year included a Bronze Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects in the RIBA Northern Network Awards 2011.

This year has seen the further development of imaginative and exciting events and exhibitions, which have galvanised much local research and participation. The launch of the Washburn Society, now with a membership base of over 230, has strengthened the engagement of many local residents and visitors, who are helping carry things forward. The 2012 programme has four themes which explore different aspects of the heritage of the Washburn Valley – this

month heralds the theme ‘How Green is our Valley’.

The Centre is open at weekends during the summer, 11am to 4.30pm. For further information, contact 01943 880794, centre@washburnvalley.org or www.washburnvalley.org Sat 4 Aug – Sun 14 Oct: Exhibition ‘How Green is our Valley?’ presenting a unique record of personal stories on how sustenance and sustainability were tackled in the Washburn Valley over the last 60 years.

Tues 7 Aug 10.30am: ‘Cooking with Foraged Food’. Stephanie Moon, consultant chef, Rudding Park, demonstrates how to cook using foraged food. Includes light lunch. £7.50/£9 Wed 8 Aug 7.30-9.30pm: ‘A Mixed Bunch’- Flowers of the Washburn Valley

and Beyond. An evening of poetry and prose from Courthouse Writers and James Nash, plus talk by Katie of Courtyard Planters. Music from the Heritage Boys. £7.50/£9.

Mon 13 Aug/ Thurs 23 Aug: ‘Capturing Memories: an Introduction to Video Editing‘ with Ken Relf, Trinity & All Saints University College, using Windows Live Movie Maker. 6 – 9pm. £25 for both sessions. Max 10 people.

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug: ‘Locally Made‘– a celebration of local products and crafts.

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MAJOR NEW PRIZE ADDED TO LEEDS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

A major new prize – The Terence JuddHallé Award – has been added to the Leeds International Piano Competition 2012, which runs from 29th August – 16th September.

Dame Fanny Waterman

The prize is in memory of a brilliant young pianist and past pupil of Dame Fanny Waterman who was 3rd prizewinner in the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in 1978 and who died tragically young, on the verge of a brilliant musical career. Members of the Hallé and their music director, Sir Mark Elder, will choose one of the six Leeds finalists to receive the award, which will consist of a cash prize of £5,000, at least three paid engagements, and the possibility of a recording on the Hallé label.

More than 270 entries were submitted for the 2012 Competition, from which 80 pianists from over 20 countries have been selected to compete in front of an international jury.

Sir Mark Elder

“The applications this year have been outstanding, some of the finest talent the Audition Panel has ever seen and heard”, said Dame Fanny Waterman, who, together with Marion Thorpe, founded the Competition in 1961.

“This will be a remarkable year as we will celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic Games and the 50th anniversary of the world’s greatest International Piano Competition. We hope to continue to help aspiring young pianists at the start of their careers and the prize winners will be offered a number of prestigious national and international engagements.”

The Competition is held every three years and the two finals in Leeds Town Hall are televised by BBC 4 and broadcast by BBC Radio 3. Six finalists will perform with the Hallé, conducted

by Sir Mark Elder, at Leeds Town Hall on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th September. Dame Janet Baker, the Competition’s Patron, will present the prizes. The winner will also receive an £18,000 cash prize donated by the Liz and Terry Bramall Charitable Trust and a range of prestigious engagements with leading UK and international orchestras.

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Over the last fifty years, The Leeds International Piano Competition has helped to launch the successful careers of some of the world’s finest and most eminent pianists, including Murray Perahia, Radu Lupu, Andras Schiff, Mitsuko Uchida, Lars Vogt, Louis Lortie and Artur Pizarro.

The semi-final and winners’ Gala Recital takes place in the Great Hall at the University of Leeds. Tickets for the Competition are available from www. leedsconcertseason.com , 0113 224 3801, or City Centre Box Office at The Carriageworks, Millennium Square.

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As this is traditionally the holiday month, the garden needs tending to so that you will not have too much hard work when you return!

Providing there is no rain, cut and edge lawns a couple of days before going away and enlist a friend or neighbour to come in and water baskets, pots etc. Most plants will have set seed and now is the time to collect them and store them in paper bags or envelopes. Some plants need to have their seeds sown at the time of ripening to do well, hellebores are one of these.

Fortunately there will be less weeding to be done as germination slows down. Give hedges a final cut no later than September. Prune rambling roses, give lavender a trim after collecting the flowers for drying, but make sure you don’t cut into hard wood. Layer rhododendrons, pinks and clematis to provide new plants for next year, and take soft wood cuttings from pelargonium and fuchsias.

Sort and divide perennials towards the end of the month, taking out any dead, old sections, and re-planting the newer pieces, maybe placing some in bare patches.

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Lift and dry onions, cut and dry herbs for the winter, water and feed tomatoes regularly removing yellowed leaves.

This is also the last chance to plant colanchiums for autumn flowering. The planting of spring bulbs, especially daffodils, crocus, tulips etc. is best left until November.

Wet summer slug damage has to be controlled by either beer traps or pellets, some may be lucky to have frogs, toads or hedgehogs around, which do their bit to keep them down plus provide a tasty meal! Hostas in particular attract slugs. I have found that watering them with Provado tends to deter them. Cut back perennials that have collapsed or spread over other plants – this encourages new growth and possibly more flowers.

Keep ponds topped up with water and remove any fading flowers and leaves from surrounding plants. Thin out oxygenating weeds and remove all blanket weed.

Carry on harvesting crops whilst they are still young.

Vegetables in particular have a better flavour picked young. If you have a glut of vegetables, prepare and freeze them for winter use.

A gardener’s work is never done!

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Best known for its far-carrying, mechanical, churring song at dusk or dawn, the nightjar is a strange nocturnal bird.

It is medium-sized with long wings and tail, grey-brown in colour, subtly barred and mottled. Invisible by day through its superb camouflage, it is most often seen in flight at dusk, when it hawks for flying insects in buoyant and agile manoeuvres. Even in near-darkness white spots on the wings and tail corners of the male can be seen. In display flight he will clap his wings and give a nasal “krruit” call.

Nightjars are scarce summer visitors from Africa, south of the Sahara, from May to September. They prefer forest glades and clearings and lowland heathlands. In Yorkshire they are most numerous in forests such as Langdale in the North York Moors and at Hatfield and Thorne Moors, lowland heaths near Doncaster.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

MARIE CURIE 10K AT BOLTON ABBEY

Marie Curie Cancer Care has once again organised its series of Walk Ten events at beautiful locations around the country this summer. The 10k walk and celebration at Bolton Abbey is on Saturday 18th August and will help to raise much needed funds to provide more free nursing care for people with terminal illnesses.

Bolton Abbey is beautiful at any time of year, but particularly when the sun is setting on a summer’s evening. With exclusive after hours access, the walk will take you along the River Wharfe, through woodland and gorges, over scenic moorland paths and past the ruins of the old Priory. The walk starts at 6pm and afterwards there will be live music, picnics and fireworks to celebrate the work of Marie Curie Nurses. Registration is just £10 per person (children free) and you are encouraged to raise as much as possible to support the charity.

“Walk Ten is a wonderful occasion, giving people the chance not only to walk 10k in stunning surroundings, but also to recognise the dedication of Marie Curie Nurses”, said Kate Gaynor, Events Manager for the North at Marie Curie Cancer Care. “There’s a festival atmosphere, making it a really fun evening to spend with friends, family or colleagues. Last year, Walk Ten participants helped to raise over £400,000, enabling our nurses to provide 20,000 hours of free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes and in Marie Curie Hospices.”

For further information and to register, call 08700 340 040 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/

THE KIRKSTALL ABBEY 7 2012

A BLISS BUGGY PUSH AT GOLDEN ACRE

This year’s Kirkstall Harriers Kirkstall Abbey 7 race takes place on Sunday 23rd September.

The race starts (10am) and finishes in the beautiful surroundings of Kirkstall Abbey and the route takes in the lovely scenery around the canal and riverbank on the way. It is a multi-terrain race open to runners of all abilities with a prize for all finishers, and trophies and prizes in several categories. There is also the Stephen Blades Memorial Trophy awarded for the first ‘local’ runner home.

This year there are also two junior races before the main race.

The Mad Monk Meander is a one mile fun run around the abbey grounds for children under 10 and the Kirkstall Abbey Junior Race is a two mile course for young people under 17. All participants in the Mad Monk Meander will receive a medal and there are prizes for competitors in the junior race too.

Bliss, the support group for families of babies that have been ‘born too soon, too small, or too sick’, recently held a sponsored ‘Bliss Buggy Push’ at Golden Acre Park.

Entry forms are available at www.kirkstallharriers.org.uk and online entry is available at www.ukresults.net

The event was organised to raise much needed funds for their family support group. Greg Mulholland MP was on hand with his wife and three young children to start and take part in the sponsored walk.

Once again the club will be supporting Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields Hospice and will have a sandwich, cake and refreshment stall in Leeds Postal Sports Association Club, Beecroft Street, Kirkstall afterwards

“It was a great family day out”, said Greg. “As well as raising funds for Bliss, it was an opportunity for families who are facing similar difficulties to meet other families and network together.”

Any enquiries please email kirkstallharriers@googlemail.com.

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DRAGONS RUNNERS ‘BOWLED OVER’ WITH NEW MOVE! Dragons Running Club has moved to a new home at Yeadon Cricket Club. The move comes after a 10 year link to a local gym.

“Our club was created by gym members who shared an interest in running outdoors and has grown to a membership in excess of 90”, said Joanne Wood, Chair of Dragons RC. “Our ties with the gym had become prohibitive, so it was time to become independent, enabling us to offer membership without the obligation to pay expensive gym fees as well. The Cricket Club was keen to accommodate us and we were delighted to join them.”

Yeadon Cricket Club, located behind the Swan Pub on Yeadon High Street, is ideally based to offer members a variety of runs, such as a leisurely jog around the Tarn, road running through Horsforth and Guiseley or challenging off-road runs over The Billings and The Chevin. There is also ample parking on site, and members also

benefit from a 10% discount at the bar, with the option to sit outside on long summer evenings watching cricket to help aid recovery!

Dragons Running Club prides itself on being relaxed, friendly and sociable. It welcomes all abilities, shapes and sizes and has several UKA Coaches within its membership offering guidance to everyone from complete beginner to seasoned marathon runners. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 9.30am.

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SOUND & VISION

THIS SPORTING LIFE AT HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE

Based on the award winning novel by David Storey, a former professional Leeds rugby league player who also wrote the film script, This Sporting Life follows the trials and tribulations of Frank, a Wakefield miner who becomes a player for the local rugby league team.

Park Picture House on Tuesday 4th September at 7.45pm, and there will be a post film discussion.

For advance tickets contact www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk or 0113 275 2045 Richard Harris

This screening, sponsored by the Rugby Football League Foundation, will be introduced by sports historian Professor Tony Collins and sports writer and journalist Anthony Clavane. The event has been programmed by the Fields of Vision conference on the arts in sport, which is convened by Leeds Rugby Arts in association with the Institute for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Metropolitan University. [http://artsinsport.wordpress.com].

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REVIEW: ENCORE!!

AT HEART, HEADINGLEY, 28TH JUNE.

To call yourselves Encore! could be a hostage to fortune, but not when the duo in question are Maggi Stratford and Daniel Bowater. The evening’s performance concluded to rapturous applause and the encore given was Piaf’s ‘Non, je ne regrette rien’. And indeed, the only regret I felt was that I had not caught an Encore! performance earlier.

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Brel and Piaf were the mainstays of the programme, which also

included songs by Georges Moustaki, Léo Ferré and Charles Trenet, as well as the lovely ‘Au temp des cerises’.

Maggi’s voice effortlessly conveyed the passion, intensity and integrity of the material. Her voice is warm, beautifully pitched and full of verve when needed, as it was in Brel’s ‘Amsterdam’. She was equally affecting in the quieter songs such as Brel’s ‘Les Vieux’, a meditation on old age.

Maggi was accompanied by the exceptional Daniel Bowater, who played keyboard, accordion and guitar, reacting with great sensitivity to every nuance of the performance. Sung in French, the songs were put in their historical and biographical contexts by Maggi, who gave a short, informative and chatty introduction to each one.

True to their name, Encore! are a duo to see again and again.

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SOUND & VISION Ansel and his trailer trash wife, Sharla.

In order to achieve their nefarious ends, Chris and Ansel call in the help of Joe Cooper, a Dallas detective who runs a lucrative sideline as a contract killer.

Joe requires payment for his services in advance but as Chris and Ansel are unable to pay until after the insurance settlement, he agrees to work on retainer and, in the first of the films many unsettling plot developments, Chris offers up Dottie as collateral.

KILLER JOE DIRECTED BY: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN STARRING: : : MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, JUNO TEMPLE, THOMAS HADEN CHURCH, GINA GERSHON, EMILE HIRSCH CERT: 18 LENGTH: 103 MINS William Friedkin, best known for The French Connection and The Excorsist, has served up a gleefully nasty slice of southern-fried Neo-Noir with Killer Joe, with a screenplay adapted by Tracy Letts from his own stage play.

In a dustbowl town in the Deep South, Chris finds himself in hot water, owing

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a considerable sum to local drug dealers. Following another bust up with his alcoholic mother, he visits his dad, Ansel, and explains that he has learnt of his mother’s $50,000 life insurance policy. This, in the event of her death, would go to his younger sister, the Lolita-like jailbait Dottie (played by Brit ingénue, Juno Temple) who lives with

Bringing to mind the small town set modern noir-ish crime thrillers of John Dahl such as Red Rock West and The Last Seduction, Killer Joe is replete with all the twisting betrayals, backstabbing and questionable morality of the genre and is shot through with pitch black humour. It is dark stuff indeed.

While never seeming too stagey, the film’s theatre origins are evidenced in good use of a strong ensemble cast.

Relative newcomer Juno Temple has fun with the archetypal southern belle temptress role and Thomas Haden Church once again makes a convincing halfwit. Emile Hirsch’s Chris could almost elicit a little sympathy were it not for the trifling matter of pimping out his own sister and the ever-watchable Gina Gershon plays Sharla as a white trash harridan straight from the set of The Jerry Springer Show.

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The film has something of a claustrophobic, humid feel and the edgy mood is sustained throughout, punctuated by moments of toe-curling discomfort (if you’ve ever wished to see Gina Gershon fellating a deep-fried chicken leg, here’s your chance), and the inevitable brutality is handled with restraint until the final act when all hell breaks loose.

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Roots: Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson Fri 27 July, 8pm at

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New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Really great deep South blues from Australian Hat with added Celtic influence from Cara.

Currently on UK tour. £7.

Sat 4 Aug, from 4.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. £12. Hardcore thrash punk legends still going strong after 17 years & Vancouver’s D.O.A. – influential punk rock band.

Live Rock n Roll & Country Music 1st Fri every month,

Chris Selman + Emma Shaheen Sun 5 Aug, 7pm at

8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Fri 3 Aug: River Moon (the kindly cowboy) & guests. £5.

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Thurs 2 Aug, from

8pm, Brudenell Social Club. As former front man with Pavement, Stephen Malkmus married melody to a fuzz box & gave birth to a thousand imitators. A legend in the making. £15.

Friday Unplugged Fri 3 Aug

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Travelin’ Band Fri 3 Aug,

9pm Duck & Drake. Covers band playing songs by CCR, Skynyrd, Bob Seger, Eddy Cochrane, ZZ Top, JJ Cale, 38 Special, & many more.

Scritti Politti Fri 3 Aug at

Brudenell Social Club. The band that started life as a Sex Pistols-inspired punk act & quickly morphed into a mainstream synth-pop duo. Tickets £13.50 Jumbo Records.

Jazz at HEART Fri 3 Aug,

7.30pm. Jam session in HART Café JB Big Band Sun 5 Aug,

2.30pm Golden Acre Park Tygers of Pan Tang Sat 4

Aug, from 7.30 at The Well.

One of the original 80s New Wave British heavy metal bands now reformed & building a reputation as a live band.

Lemuria Sat 4 Aug, 7.30pm

The Cockpit. Female-fronted pop punk from Buffalo, USA.

All Hallows Church, Leeds.

Acoustic set of new & old material with support from singer/songwriter Emma.

Bleak + Andrei Nosov Blues Experience Sat 11 Aug, 9pm

Bradford Metropolitan Concert Band Sun 19 Aug,

2.30pm Horsforth Hall Park Tenderloin Ragtime Orchestra Sun 19 Aug,

2.30pm Golden Acre Park Dark Dark Dark Mon 20

Aug, 8pm Brudenell Social Club. Chamber-folk sextet whose sound sets Nona Marie Invie’s haunting voice against an array of acoustic instruments.

The Book of Genesis Sun

at Carpe Diem. Blues band rock the North’s legendary alt. blues night.

26 Aug, from 8pm at New Roscoe. Tribute band covering both the Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins years.

Vamp Sat 11 Aug, 9pm

Listener Mon 27 Aug,

Duck & Drake. Mix of ‘Good Time’ classic rock songs including Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band Sun

12 Aug, 2.30pm Canal Gardens, Roundhay Park

Damien Jurado + Megafaun

Wed 15 Aug, 8pm Brudenell Social Club. £10.

Introspective American folk musician from Seattle with influences such as Randy Newman, Neil Young & Lou Reed, followed by a North Carolina trio playing loping, harmony-laden folk-rock.

Jazz at HEART Thurs 16

Aug, 7.30pm. Summer School Performance

From The Jam Fri 17 Aug,

8pm Brudenell Social Club. £20. Features Bruce Foxton from original Jam who also played bass with Stiff Little Fingers. He is joined by Russell Hastings (vocals & guitar) & Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) on drums.

Paul Ansell’s No 9 Sat 18

Aug, 8pm Irish Centre, York Rd. Authentic rock ‘n’ roll vocals perfoming rockin’ Country & smokin’ Blues.

from 7.30pn Brudenell Social Club. Experimental spoken word band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have developed ‘Talk Music’, a term coined by band member Dan Smith to describe his poetry-&-music style.

Deer Tick Wed 29th Aug, Brudenell Social Club, from 8pm (doors 7:30pm), £12.

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7.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. American indie folk band from Providence, Rhode Island led by guitarist and singersongwriter John McCauley. £12 advance from Jumbo or Crash Midlake Thurs 30 Aug

at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. Tickets £20.50p from Jumbo. A band whose southern charm & imagination constantly shine through.

Leeds Bluegrass Club Thurs

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The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck (off Water Lane).

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Perfume Genius Thurs 30

Aug, from 7pm Brudenell Social Club. £10. Seattle songwriter Mike Hadreas playing piano-led, brutally honest, emotionally charged songs.

Patsy Matheson Thurs 30

Aug, Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. LS7. Her distinctive song writing style shifts effortlessly between folk & soft rock.

Roots: Tantz Fri 31 Aug,

8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Mix of Jewish Kleizmer music & hip hop, reggae etc. £5 on door.

Justin Townes Earle Sat 1

Sept, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £14. With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt, Jimmy Reed, Kurt Cobain, The Replacements, Ray Charles & The Pogues, Justin has forged his own brand of American roots music.

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Held together by a thrillingly tight rhythm section and featuring the Hammond organ virtuosity of Bob Birch, the band deliver heavy skank and two-step friendly numbers with aplomb. Other members of the band are Chris Campbell (guitar), Bongo Spear (drums), and Alex Davis bass.

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Leading children’s writers Michael Morpurgo and Zizou Corder will head the line-up, which will offer a huge range of events for children aged three to 12, including the Children’s Weekend, dedicated to activities for young people, and the annual Children’s Poetry Competition.

Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) will be the major sponsor of the Children’s Festival, a central part of Ilkley

“Every year Ilkley Literature Festival offers a huge range of exciting events for children and their families”, said Rachel Feldberg, Director of Ilkley Literature Festival. “This year we are planning story times, drama, writing and making workshops, theatre performances, children’s poetry events and popular ‘meet the author’ sessions, including a family event with former Children’s Laureate and much loved author, Michael Morpurgo.

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They had the opportunity to practice braking distances, operate a driver simulator, and also heard from an A & E Consultant about operations that have been performed due to road traffic accidents.

The students learnt some very valuable lessons. They were shocked and moved by the testimonies of the visitors and it was an eye opening experience for many.

The event focussed on driver and road safety, aiming to create a greater awareness of the risks to drivers and passengers on the roads, as well as the effects and dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Students were given a talk by a parent who lost a son in a road accident and also observed a vehicle extrication demonstration by the Fire Service.

There were further talks about the risks of drink driving and a Seatbelt Sledge demonstration illustrating the four stages of impact and the injuries that may be sustained as a result of driving without a seatbelt.

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HORSFORTH ST MARGARET’S DRIBBLERS A dedicated team of volunteer coaches run the highly successful Dribblers section of Horsforth St. Margaret’s Junior Football Club. All the coaches are FA qualified and CRB checked to provide a safe and fun environment.

of football. The under 6s have played a few friendly matches this season.

The picture shows one of the Under 6 squads celebrating after playing Pudsey Juniors.

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Boys and girls aged three to six (Reception to Year 1) are all welcome.

The Dribblers meet Sunday mornings, 10 – 11am at Clariant Playing Fields, Calverley Lane, LS13 1NP. Just turn up and introduce yourselves.

Children should wear trainers or football boots, shin-pads and, depending on the weather, they may need hat/gloves/rain jacket etc. (or sun cream if we get any sunny weather!). They will also need a cold drink.

The emphasis is on fun, making new friends, learning new skills, as well as an introduction to the beautiful game

FEELING THE PAIN FOR THE SMILE TRAIN!

Earlier this year, Horsforth School students Matthew Kay and Daniele Palombo were the willing victims of a professional leg-waxing for the charity ‘Smile Train’.

This is a train equipped with operating theatres and staffed by volunteer doctors and medics. It crosses parts of Asia and Africa, stopping at towns and villages so that children with cleft palates can undergo relatively straightforward operations which cost around £150. Repairing this fault can improve the children’s quality of life hugely.

Rory James Hair and Beauty Salon of Long Row provided the expertise and equipment needed absolutely free, and Gazi’s Indian Restaurant in Hall Park rewarded the students with a complimentary meal and donated the cost of one operation.

Over £760 was raised – which will allow Smile Train to provide five children with new smiles and a whole new life.

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PUPIL POWER GETS 20MPH ZONE Weetwood Councillors have welcomed a decision to introduce a new 20mph speed limit zone in Cookridge.

Notices Adel Pre School has a 50 year history & is OFSTED registered.

Places available for children 2 ½ - school age. Daily sessions 9am – noon at Adel Methodist Church. Details: Lesley 281 7979.

Adel Toddler Group Fri 10 – 11.45am during term time at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Just £1.50 per family, incl refreshments for children & adults. A warm & welcoming group always pleased to welcome old & new faces!

Grove Pre-school, Horsforth for children from age 2. Good OFSTED report. No more than 20 children. Lots of fun & learning. Funding for 3/4 year olds. Tues 9am – 12 noon & 12 – 3pm; Wed 9am – 12 noon. Details: Jean 258 9093.

Horsforth 7th Brownies seeks new members Girls aged 7 – 10. Meetings Tues, 6.30 – 8pm at Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane; Woodside Rainbows also seek new members (girls 5 – 7). Meetings Mon 5.15 – 6.15pm at same venue. Details: Yogi Bear: email froggyned@gmail.com

Holy Name Catholic Primary School brought a deputation of pupils to a meeting of full Council in March to request that the speed limit on the street where they live and play be reduced.

The Council’s Executive Board agreed that a scheme should be introduced to cover the Silk Mill area and Tinshill Pupil Referral Unit and that Haven Chase should be included in that new 20mph zone.

“This is an excellent example of young people having a say in their locality and actually achieving a result”, said Councillor Sue Bentley. I hope this will encourage more young people to contact their local councillors to bring about changes in their area.”

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR VISITS HORSFORTH SCHOOL Horsforth School English Department recently welcomed author Alan Gibbons. He gave a series of highly informative and entertaining talks, and held writing workshops for Year 7 and 8 students.

Formerly a teacher, Alan Gibbons has been writing children’s books for seventeen years and won the Blue Peter Book Award 2000 for his best-selling book ‘Shadow of the Minotaur’. His books have been published in many different languages. As well as being a full-time writer, Alan spends much of his time speaking at schools, libraries, colleges and education conferences all over the country and abroad.

Italian Play & Stay New group for Italian speaking children aged 1 – 5. Meet Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. LS7, 4 – 5pm Fri, except 2nd week of month when there is a special session on Sat 11am – 1pm, which includes lunch.

Small charge to cover costs. Details: lapiccolascuolaitaliana@ gmail.com Facebook: LaPiccolaScuola ItalianadiLeeds.

Moortown Rugby Union Respect, teamwork, discipline, fun. Brilliant club for under 7s (Year 2) to adults. Currently recruiting all ages, especially Under 10s squad (Year 5 in Sep 2012). They train & play Sun 10:30am at Moss Valley, LS17 7NT. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701, damian.curtis@ bt.com or www.pitchero.com/clubs/moortownrufc/ St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive, LS16 In the Church hall, new members welcome. Cubs: Tuesday 6.30 – 7.45pm, contact: Shasheen Stafford 267 5504. Rainbows: Thursday 5 – 6pm, contact Kirsty Hazlegrave 0778 6497378. Brownies: Thursday 6 – 7.30pm, contact Sue Hill 2613730 Woodside Rainbows seeks new members For girls aged 5 – 7. Meetings Mon 5.15 – 6.15pm at Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane.

Yarnbury RFC Junior Section Horsforth. Welcomes new players 5-18yrs (girls up to 12). Family club stressing inclusion for all. Coaches are qualified & CRB checked. Details: Paul Marshall 07711 648704 Weekend Warriors Tournament Sat 25, Sun 26 & Mon 27 Aug, 12noon & 3pm at The Royal Armouries. The knights are back in town! Authentic medieval jousting in the heart of the city! Thrilling spectacle for all the family. Don’t miss the parade before the Grand Finale on Mon 27 with all the pomp and pageantry of a true medieval tournament. Details: www. royalarmouries.org

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SUPER SLEUTHS CRACK THE CASE! The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) became CSI Alwoodley for a day when the school opened its doors to four crack teams of super sleuths from local primary schools.

Holly Sugarman, Richmond House, learns fingerprinting techniques

The budding forensic detectives were called in following the discovery that the treasured Rose Cup was missing from the trophy cabinet. The visitors set to work without delay, using the appliance of science to try and work out whodunit.

The young investigators sifted through the clues, conducting scientific analyses of fibres and powders and learning fingerprinting techniques.

“This was a fun learning opportunity for the pupils”, said Biology teacher Amy Yuasa. “They learnt team working, observational skills and lab safety, and used equipment like Bunsen burners and microscopes for the first time.”

The four primary schools involved were Primrose Lane in Boston Spa, Adel Primary, Wigton Moor and Richmond House.

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ACTIVE Adel Crown Green Bowling Club, in the grounds of Adel Sports & Social Club, next door to Adel Church.

New members welcome.

Details: Phil 267 6152, www.adelbowlingclub.co.uk After Eights Badminton Club Mon 8.30 – 9.30pm at Holt Park Sports Centre.

New members welcome.

Come along for a free session at our friendly club.

Details: Helen 305 3327 Adel Tennis Club Ideally situated in Adel WMA’s sports ground, Church Lane. Excellent playing facilities for family, social & competitive tennis.

New members welcome.

Details: John Micklethwaite 267 4071 Badminton Anyone?

Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30-9.30pm at Trinity University, Horsforth. Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham on 258 4532 Ballroom & Sequence Dance Wed 1.30 – 4pm at Queenswood Social Club, Queenswood Dr. LS6. £1.50. Bar open. Will play requests. Details: Tom & Gwen 0113 258 1835 Bramhope Table Tennis Club Meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm at Robert Craven Hall.

New members welcome.

Details: Stewart 267 3311 Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) Mon 7 – 9pm at Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggate-morris. blogspot.com

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Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided when required. Details: Barbara 267 1522 Horsforth Tennis Club (off New Road Side) New members welcome.

Competitive & social play.

Details: Hillary West 07739 457438 Last Man Stands are looking for additional teams to enter their winter indoor & summer outdoor cricket leagues. They cater for all standards. Details: Paul 07795 154444, leeds@lastmanstands. co.uk Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Mon 7 8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Are you disabled or recovering from a condition where swimming/ exercising in water could help? We provide a safe, sociable private pool session where you can work to your own ability to gain strength & confidence.

Details: Roger 267 4716, Sarah 287 6250 www. ladsc.co.uk Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds.

Social events in winter.

Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN. Moortown Rugby Union Respect, teamwork, discipline, fun. Brilliant club for under 7s (Year 2) to adults. Currently recruiting all ages, especially Under 10s squad (Year 5 in Sep 2012). They train & play Sun 10:30am at Moss Valley, LS17 7NT. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701, damian.curtis@ bt.com or www.pitchero. com/clubs/moortownrufc/

Pudsey & District Rambling Club: Walks of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs.

Friendly, long established club with members from all around area. New members welcome. Annual membership £5 (£1 juniors). Try before you join.

Details: 01943 430657 Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. All abilities welcome, no partner necessary. £2.50 incl. refreshments.

Details: 269 1791, pathynes001@tiscali.co.uk St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities.

New members welcome.

Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917 Sue Ryder Cup Fri 17 Aug, 12 noon ‘til late at The Oaks (a unique 12 hole Par 3 course), Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge Lane, Shadwell LS17.

Stableford competition handicaps apply. Teams drawn beginning Aug. Fun day & evening. Everyone welcome. BBQ at Nineteen Bar & Grill. Entry & BBQ £17.50 adult/ £12.50 child. Entry forms from Sue Ryder shop, Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Rd. Meanwood. Details: 203 3376, georgina.abbott@ sueryder.org Yarnbury Angling Club Matches 1st Sun of month.

Members only. Coach transfers to & from venues.

Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713.

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves.

Tues 7 – 9pm at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members welcome. Details: John Hartley 01943 874162

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St. Farsley LS28. Farsley & District Art Club. Wed 1 Aug: Pastel demonstration

by Cath Inglis. Wed 22 Aug: Illustrated talk by Lorna Bird about Ilkley Art Trail. Details: www. farsleyartclub.org.uk.

Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall Lane. Beginners welcome.

Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@talktalk. net Horsforth Arts Society meets Wed, 7.30pm at The Studio,15 Back Lane, Horsforth LS18 for a full & varied programme. Wed 1 Aug: Chinese Brush Painting workshop with Anne Allen; 8 Aug: Still Life; 15 Aug: Sketching Outdoors in Horsforth.

Details: 0113 259 0259, www.horsfortharsociety. wordpress.com/ Horsforth Photographic Club Regular meetings in The Stable Block resume Sept. New members welcome. Details: 258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo.com Yorkshire Flower Club Wed 29 Aug. 2pm at Almscliffe Hall, Harrogate Rd. Huby LS17. Workshop ‘Modern Designs, Incorporating Wool’. Details: 01943 877516 by 20 Aug.

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Adel St John The Baptist Coffee Morning Sat 4 Aug, 10.30am – 12 noon at The Stables, Back Church Lane. Homemade scones & cakes. All welcome!

Church open for visitors Wed 10.30am – 12 noon, Thurs 1 – 5pm & Sun 2 – 4.30pm.

Bramhope Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, 10am – 2pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane. Home baking, organic meats, sausages & pies, free range eggs, bread & cheese, plus veg produced by local farmers.

Wheelchair access.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop Every Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome.

Feral Cat Welfare Summer Fair Sat 11 Aug, 10.30am – 2.30pm at St Margaret’s Hall (corner Hall Lane & Fink Hill), Horsforth, LS18. Lots of good stalls, tombola, refreshments.

Entry 50p.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of each month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm.

Horsforth in Bloom Coffee Morning & Sale Sat 18 Aug, 10am – 12 noon in Central Methodist Church, Town St. Donations of cakes & bric-a-brac needed! The group meets 1st Sat of each month (4 Aug), 10am in Horsforth Museum. New helpers always welcome.

Details: Dawn Collins 250 2987, Hilary Taylor 258 3521.

GROUPS Adel Bridge Club meets Fri, 7.15pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club.

New members welcome, whether improvers or more experienced players. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405 Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what is happening in your neighbourhood, with up-to-date information on local news, events etc.

Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag. org.com Adel & District Horticultural Society meets 2nd Mon of month (Sept – May), 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, New members welcome. Sat 1 Sept: Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show, 2 – 4.15pm Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane. Plant stall, refreshments. Entries from non-members welcome.

Details: Mrs Halliday 267 1708 Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events. Details: Dave Senior 282 1818, www. airyorkshire.org.uk/ Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs, 8.30pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Bramhope in Bloom Small friendly group welcomes volunteers of all capabilities. Was awarded ‘Silver’ for spring & ‘Silver Gilt’ for summer displays last year. Everyone has an area of responsibility & works together to make Bramhope even lovelier!

Aiming to achieve overall Silver Gilt this year.

Details: Kit 203 7666, kit@ hemsley1eclipse.co.uk or Janet 203 7744 janet. hobson@hotmail.co.uk Bramhope Bridge Club meets Mon 1pm, & Tues & Thurs 7pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane. Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. New members welcome.

Details: Leslie Brown 250 2378 Cookridge Camera Club Wed 7.30pm, Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane/ Moseley Wood Lane junction. Excellent guest speakers & in-house competitions. New members welcome.

Details: Richard 230 1853, www.cookridgecameraclub. co.uk Cookridge Gardening Club Annual Show Sat 8, Sept. Open to nonmembers. Start thinking about possible entries for Clicking Cameras, Careful Craftwork, Creative Cooking, Horticultural Classes – flowers, fruit & veg. Photographic classes are: 44 – Stiles/Gates; 45 – Summer Swelter; 46 – Flood/Drought; 47 – Trees in all seasons; 48 – Something to make you

smile. Details: Katherine 2671858, katherinehill@ live.co.uk Cookridge Gardening Club Coffee Evening Wed 22 Aug at gardens in Kirkwood Drive, including Jill Douglass’ & Barry Temple’s gardens.

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets 3 Sept, 10.30am at Cookridge Village Hall.

Guest speaker Doug Simpson will talk about the Red Kite Project. On 17 Sept at 10.30am in St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth, the guest speaker will be Robert Gordon on the subject of ‘Diamonds’. Entry: £1.

Cookridge Methodist Church Film Society Enrolling now for new season. Films shown on giant screen in Church Hall 7.30pm 2nd Wed of month. Oct – April. 7 films £20/ 5 films £17. Details: Shirley 267 2464, Don 267 4721 Delicious Bites Cookery Group meets Tues 12 – 2pm at St Hargaret’s Hall, Horsforth. New group for those who wish to share favourite recipes with fellow food lovers.

Make friends & learn how to prepare cuisine from around the world.

Sessions include cooking demonstrations, tastings.

Details: 318 8960, bitesdelicious@yahoo. co.uk

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days Sat 4 Aug & 1 Sept. Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & refreshments provided (not lunch).

Details: Dave Blackham 336 7551, David.

Blackham@leeds.gov.uk Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds.

Membership open to all.

Regular activities. Sun 1 July: Garden Party. Details: 343 2584, www.leeds. ac.uk/fuam Holt Park Residents’ Association Provides a voice for all residents & tenants in the Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www.holtparktra. btck.co.uk Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm & Thurs 1.15–4.30pm at The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome. Details: Mike Bent 258 1580 Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs of month, 9.30 – 11am at St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Speakers on a wide variety of subjects plus refreshments & time to socialise. Visitors & prospective members very welcome. Details: Everett Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Horsforth WI meets 3rd Mon of the month at St James’s Parish Centre, Low Lane, 7.30pm.

Interesting speakers.

Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062, Christine on 258 9501.

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com Leeds Book Club 2nd Sun, 6pm at The White Swan, Leeds City Centre.

3rd Sun, 5 – 7pm at Arcadia in Headingley.

2nd Wed, 7pm at Medusa Bar, Horsforth. Details: www.leedsbookclub.com, leedsbookclub@gmail.com Leeds Bridge Club Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate Rd, LS17 Beginners classes: Mon 2 – 4.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm from 1 Oct. Improvers: Tues 12.45 – 3pm, Fri 10 – 12.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm from 2 Oct. Details: Gill Copeland 225 7237, www. leedsbridgeclub.com Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Upcoming meetings Tues 21 Aug, Tues 18 Sept & Tues 16 Oct – 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

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Mainly over 30s. Monthly new members’ night in North Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025, www.leedsivc. org.uk

Leeds Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome. Details: 265 0651, www.lps1852.co.uk

The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm at the New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley.

New members & helpers welcome. Help the needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack Mahjong Thurs 10am – 12.30pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. Details: Jenny 230 0094 Mercury Movie Makers meet Weds, 7:30pm at Rawdon Conservative Club. Advice, regular film & practical evenings & occasional events.

Details: 257 7274, www. mercurymoviemakers.com

Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub. co.uk Weetwood Writers meet alternate Sundays 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Next meeting 2 Sept.

Weekly Wed creative writing workshops from Sept. Currently a core of 8 writers who are serious about getting published & would welcome more.

Details: Liz 0798 5514331 Wharfedale Speakers Club meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month at Cross Green Community Centre, Pool Rd, Otley. New members welcome. Speakers of all ages & backgrounds.

Come along & improve your speaking skills. Details: Tony Morris 258 3507

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MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly mixed voice choir welcomes new singers, experienced or not. No auditions. Rehearsals Thurs pm at Adel Methodist Church. Details: 228 5932 or 267 1292.

Fairfax Singers Singing for Charities & good causes, weddings & corporate events. Looking for three altos & a tenor. Based in Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Details: 01274 597024, http://www.fairfaxsingers. org/ Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band A friendly, community brass band welcomes new players.

Possible instrument loan, if needed. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529 Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to come & try us out. Wide repertoire of music & friendly people!

Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Road, Rawdon.

Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989.

Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearsing Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 All players at least Grade 5 welcome – especially brass players. Interested in joining or booking the band? Details: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk or www. phoenixband.co.uk.

Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians.

All levels, beginners to advanced. All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley.

Different conductors take each meeting.

Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348 West Riding Opera has vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts & staged opera selections. All voice ranges welcome, no audition.

Rehearsals Wed, 7.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky. com The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus (four part unaccompanied harmony), 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PF. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@ whiterosettes.org.uk Yeadon & District Male Voice Choir Would welcome new members to take them through to their 100th anniversary in 2013.

Rehearsals Thurs 7.45pm at Yeadon Methodist Church (side entrance), next to Yeadon Town Hall.

Details: John Atkinson 294 9095

SENIORS Beaus & Belles Autumn Dance Sat 8 Sept, 7.30 – 11pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel LS16 (next door to Adel Church,please note change of venue). Licensed bar, buffet & raffle. Dance the night away to a mixture of ballroom, sequence & fun dances. £5 on door. New dancers welcome! Details: Ken 230 1213, Edna 267 9670 Horsforth Live at Home Bacon Butties served Tues 11.30am- 12.30pm, followed by dancing ‘til 3pm. Thurs: coffee morning (9.30 – 11am), indoor bowls (10am – 12pm), & lunch 11.30am – 1pm). Details: 259 1511 Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets 1st Wed of month, 1.30pm at Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment at 2pm.

Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. Days out, dining, walks, computers, etc.

New members welcome.

Details: 258 5955.

OPAL Coffee Afternoon Fri 1.30 – 3.30pm at The Old Post Office, 10 Silk Mill Drive, Cookridge. Details: 261 9103.

Sequence Tea Dances Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Everyone welcome.

Refreshments & raffle.

Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation invites you to Sunday services, 10.30am in Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Worship style is informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also, a variety of day time & evening groups. Details: Revd Richard Pollard 275 4989, Richard@spbc.org.uk

Adel Methodist Church, corner of Holt Lane & Gainsborough Ave, invites you to Sunday Services at 10.30am. Junior Church also meets at 10.30am

Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall parish covers Leeds 16, Horsforth & Kirkstall. Churches: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (Parish office: 267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (Parish secretary: 258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane.

Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe M.A.,Ph.D.; Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe MSP. www.ourladyofkirkstall. org.uk Christian Meditation Group Meets every other Tues, 7.30pm in the Chapel at Trinity & All Saints College, Horsforth. Part of World Community for Christian Meditation.

Everyone welcome.

Details: 258 3780, www. christianmeditation.org.uk Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am Morning Worship. All ages welcome Excellent crèche facilities & refreshments served afterwards. 2nd Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.

Evening Meditation Classes Ideal for beginners, everyone welcome. Half-day course of guidance for starting, improving & making the most of regular meditation practice. Suitable for those new to meditation & those wishing to improve. £10, including refreshments.

Details: 265 8164, www. meditationinleeds.org Fourth Way Philosophy & Meditation Group Introductory meetings & readings from ‘In Search of the Miraculous’ by P.D. Ouspensky. Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, info@ gurdjieff-leeds.com The Leeds Gurdjieff Society

Free Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.bkwsu.org, www.bkwsu. org/uk/leeds Horsforth Churches Together Next meeting Wed 5 Sept, 7.30pm in Central Methodist Church, Town St. The Autumn events for Hope in Horsforth will be discussed. Details: 2583521 Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org Leeds Healing Centre Now at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6. Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing.

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Healing also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm.

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Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, (The Power of Now & A New Earth). Join like-minded people to watch footage of Eckhart Tolle talk followed by silent meditation. Small donation appreciated.

Details: 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com St Barnabas Church, Alwoodley In 2012, the church celebrates its 50th anniversary. A full programme of events is planned. All welcome.

Details: 0113 267 8487, www.stbarnabasleeds. org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive, LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sunday – family Eucharist with Band – families warmly welcomed; 3rd Sunday – Kidz club during service. Details: Revd Dr Ian J White 267 3676, Revd Linda Ludkin 2301564, www. stpaulirelandwood.org.uk The Wharfedale Vineyard Sunday services 10am at Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park with refreshments). Details: 245 9111 www. wharfedale-vineyard.org SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Entry £2 incl. refreshments & raffle.

New members welcome.

Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Association of Blind Asians Leeds is looking for volunteers who would like to make a real difference to blind & partially sighted people in Leeds. Volunteers provide a valuable sighted guiding service which reduces isolation & increases the independence of visually impaired people. Details: Sonal 210 3347 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families in North & West Yorkshire. Regular meetings. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ Leeds Different Strokes invites stroke survivors to join them. Weds 1.45 – 3.45pm Adel Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Leeds Coeliac Group Local support for people with Coeliac disease.

Coffee mornings, food events, cookery demonstrations & social events. Details: leeds@ coeliac.org.uk Leeds Samaritans Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need.

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090 Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers.

Last Mon of each month (except bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road, Headingley. Details: 231 1727 Overeaters Anonymous Meetings held Tues 7pm at HEART Headingley; Weds 6.30pm at Roundhay Friends Meeting House; Sat 10am at Rawdon Friends Meeting House. All welcome. Details: 07981 940603, www.oagb.org.uk The Owls New city-wide informal childminding group offering support, training & information, & social events. Membership £5 pa. Details: 240 2956.

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors.

Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721 The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people 56 August 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk Thyroid Meeting Wed 26 Sept, 7pm at Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, LS21 1LG. Talk followed by Q & A with Dr Ramzi Ajjan, Senior Lecturer & Consultant in Endocrinology at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.

Details: Caroline 288 6393 TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 Autumn programme starts Wed 19 Sept, 10am at The Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth, when David Thornton’s topic is ‘The Street Names of Leeds.’ New programme available in libraries.

Details: 2583521 Headingley Cafe Scientifique Mon 6 Aug, 7.30pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Discussion on the ethics of human enhancement.

Should we enhance the human body & brain using new technologies? Part of European Community project ‘Science in Society’.

Feedback towards report on whether regulations are needed. All welcome.

Admission £2. Details: ann. clarke17@yahoo.co.uk Leeds Astronomical Society meets 2nd Wed of month with a guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome, first visit free. Details: info@ leedsastronomy.org.uk, www.leedsastronomy.org. uk ‘Victorian Medical Men’ Sun 19 Aug, 2pm at The Waiting Room, Lawnswood Cemetery (by the Chapels).

A talk by Kate Vernon.

Park in Otley Rd car park. £3 for non-members (membership £5). Details & to book: Ann Lightman 2611363,

WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel YCA (Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association) will meet next on Mon 10 Sept for a Games Night (no meeting in Aug). Details: Jean Oldridge 2671806 Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group meets 2nd Thurs at 8pm. A warm welcome is extended to ladies who enjoy an evening out with speakers, outings, activities & a chat.

Cookridge Crumpets WI 1st Tues of each month, 7.30pm at Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane, Cookridge. Newly formed W.I. Lively mixed age group.

Wide variety of activities.

Learn new skills, make new friends. New members welcome. Details: Becki Tyler 0788 262 9359, cookridgewi@yahoo.co.uk Horsforth WI meets 3rd Mon of the month at St James’s Parish Centre, Low Lane, 7.30pm. Interesting speakers. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062, Christine on 258 9501.

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds & District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month. Good food & excellent speakers!

Details: Shirley 257 9381.

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon each month 7pm at Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: http://soroptimist-gbi.org/ leeds The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Road, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch at 12.30pm, followed by talk. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437 hharrison578@ btinternet.com

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@gmail.com White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.45pm at Farsley Library, Old Rd. Farsley, LS28. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, including Powerpoint, while having fun. Details: Stephanie Hanson 255 0824, hansonstevie@ hotmail.com or just turn up.

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association meets 2nd Thurs each month, 1.30pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.

MISC/ EVENTS Adel Cricket Club Beer Festival Fri 31 Aug – Sun 2 Sept, 6 – 11pm Fri & Sat, 12 – 7pm Sun at the club on Church Lane, Adel. To raise funds for new covers Adel Cricket Club Leeds Blood Donor Session Wed 1 Aug, 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm, Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth Friends Hunger Hills Woods Annual Treasure Hunt Sun 12 Aug, 2pm. Meet on Hall Lane opp playground for a fun afternoon. Collect clues in the wood to find the secret word which opens the Treasure Chest.

Details: 258 3140 Garden Fete Sat 4 August, 2 – 4pm in the grounds of St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth. Traditional garden fete, cream teas on the vicarage lawn, stalls, games, live music, BBQ & indoor space in case the weather turns bad!

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