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There are 4 easy ways to give £10 and support the St. Gemma’s Hospice 12 Days of Christmas Appeal :

By Internet : To make an online donation visit www.st-gemma.co.uk and click on ‘12 Days of Christmas’

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Dear Readers, Well, in this issue I am quite happy to say ‘Merry Christmas’! It is December after all.

If you have all taken our advice you will be decidedly chilled out, enjoying Christmas shopping at neat little local gift shops, and indulging in various treats along the way to keep your strength up.

This month we’d like to take indulgence a little further – having bought the gifts, thoughts turn to special, seasonal food. Where better to find taste sensations than at the many superb foodie markets and delis around Leeds? We give you a few tips to start you on your Christmas Foodie Adventure. Plus there are some excellent suggestions for beer and wine.

INDULGE YOUR INNER GOURMAND!

OTLEY VICTORIAN FAYRE

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FEATURES

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Christmas is a Time to Indulge Your Inner Gourmand!

Take in some of the fabulous foodie markets around Leeds and discover some wonderful treats and gifts.

We have a chat with David Nixon, Northern Ballet’s multi talented artistic director as he starts rehearsals for The Great Gatsby, and we dive into Wardrobe at The West Yorkshire Playhouse to see how things are coming along for Wind in the Willows.

We are looking forward to January, when it will be all change here at NLL. Firstly we will be combining our two issues covering LS6, LS16 and LS18, and launching a brand new magazine for LS7, LS8 and LS17 – Chapel Allerton, Moortown, Alwoodley and Roundhay. So, spread the news and encourage your friends in those areas to send us their news and notices.

It’s a bit of an early deadline this time because of Christmas – 30th November for advertising and as soon as possible for editorial!

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team

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Another fabulous family day out is anticipated when Otley Victorian Fayre takes over the Otley town centre on 9th

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David Nixon: A Passion for Dance and Design

We chat to Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director about costume, dance and The Great Gatsby

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The Wind in the Willows

The team in Wardrobe at West Yorkshire Playhouse are flat out preparing stunning costumes for their Christmas Show

Otley Victorian Fayre

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Theatre of the Dales returns to HEART with three short seasonal plays, one funny, one touching, one mysterious

Local Books to Look Out for This Christmas We flag up books by local authors that could make nice presents

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Three Cheers for Christmas

What Makes Us Different, Makes Us the Same Students from City of Leeds High School undertake sculpture project at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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Once again Otley is set to become a wonderful, pedestrian only, safe location for a fabulous family day out when the 27th Otley Victorian Fayre takes over the town centre on Sunday 9th December, from 12 noon – 6pm.

There will be over 80 stalls selling anything and everything for Christmas, an indoor area in The Black Horse Stable Yard featuring beautiful handmade crafts, hog roasts, reindeer, Punch and Judy shows, Morris dancers, carol singing by local schools as well as

adult choirs, street entertainers, roasted chestnuts, Father Christmas in his grotto, a small traditional fairground and much more.

The event attracted over 16,000 visitors last year with many turning up in great Victorian costumes determined to get into the spirit of the Fayre. Entry is free so bring the family, dust off your Victorian costume and join in the fun. www.victorianfayre.co.uk,

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LEEDS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

The Leeds Photographic Society has made a great start to the season, securing first place in the first West Riding Inter-club competition of the season, against 11 other competing clubs.

Two of the society’s members Eva Pitt and Tim Munsey, have also had images accepted into the prestigious Photographic Alliance of Great Britain exhibition – Eva with her image ‘Open Wide’ and Tim with ‘Ghost Crab’.

Events for December include slide shows, competitions, and a talk by Eva

Pitt who will describe and illustrate her influences, ideas and some techniques that she can’t resist.

The society meets most Tuesdays at 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. There is plenty to interest all photographers, from budding novices to experts

CAROLS AT LEFT BANK LEEDS This year Left Bank on Cardigan Road is holding two Carol services. The first – Nine Lessons and Carols – is on Sunday 9th December from 6 – 7.15pm, and is a ‘pure’ choral service with readings. Leeds Guild of Singers will lead the singing and Left Bank will be beautifully dressed for the occasion. In 08 December 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Full details can be found in the ‘what’s on’ guide on the society’s website at www.lps1852.co.uk The society has also recently entered the worlds of Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/ lps1852) and Twitter (@lps1852).

addition, there will be an exhibition of Advent art and lashings of mulled wine! Early booking is advised.

This will be followed by a family-friendly Carol Service, specially designed for the under-12s, on Sunday 16th December from 4 – 5pm, and every child will receive a Christingle (please book child tickets so they have an idea of numbers).

Left Bank in December can be on the nippy side even though it is heated, so bring an extra jumper just in case. For full details, visit www.leftbankleeds.org.uk

SCOTT WESTLAKE – COMMUNITY HERO! Scott Westlake, licensee at The Myrtle Tavern on Parkside Road, Meanwood, recently won the Enterprise Inns Community Hero Award for the Leeds and Bradford region.

These awards recognise publicans who go beyond the normal line of duty, and really get involved with their community.

The award includes £5,000 for Scott to spend in the community. “I have decided

to give £2,500 to Meanwood Valley Partnership to further their great community work”, he told us. “I’m also donating £1,000 to the Meanwood Cricket Club to ensure its survival and success, and £1,000 to the parish church, which will be split between their hall, Beavers and the youth club. I’m also giving £500 to my chosen charity St Gemma’s Hospice – I hope to raise £3,500 for them this year.”

Since taking over at The Myrtle, Scott has made a point of getting involved with different community groups and giving them a reason to visit the pub and socialise. He has hosted jazz evenings, magicians, garden parties and ghost hunts, as well as a Christmas party for families and Easter egg hunt.

Plus he has introduced a Monday night quiz, which has attracted over 100 participants!

Scott is now on the committee of the Meanwood Valley Partnership and is looking forward to working with them over the next year.

It’s a Winter Wonderland This Christmas at the Myrtle Come and join us for sensational free events in December including: “Swinging in the snow”

A superb swing duo singing classics from the Rat Pack to Buble.

Admission is free – but arrive early to guarantee a seat for this superb swing act

Saturday, 15th December - from 7.30pm THE MYRTLE TAVERN Tel: 0113 275 2101 Parkside Road, Meanwood LS6 4NE

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AWARD-WINNING VINCEREMOS SUGGESTS

SOME CHRISTMAS WINES

The Leeds organic wine company Vinceremos recently took top prize for the third time in four years at the Soil Association Food Awards 2012. We thought we’d ask owner Jem Gardener what wines he might recommend for Christmas.

might be slower coming than the wine’s transformation into vinegar!

Jem Gardener

But my own leftfield recommendation is a German Pinot Noir that you’ll find labelled ‘Spätburgunder’ and which could equally be labelled ‘best kept secret’.

See if you can find one made from late harvested and thus riper ‘Auslese’ grapes.

“Today we are utterly spoilt for choice when selecting wine for Christmas and the holidays. The possibilities are endless!

Champagne starts the day off in many households (sometimes alarmingly early!), with or without the addition of orange juice – personally I prefer the juice separately, unless the champagne is unspeakable. Prosecco or a good Spanish Cava offer good and much cheaper alternatives.

For the meal itself the choice is limitless.

I like to take the opportunity to drink one of the wines I’ve been saving for the ‘right occasion’. However, I’ve learnt the hard way that the right occasion

fantastic Tuscan reds like Chianti Classico, and the pricier Brunello, or maybe a ‘super Tuscan’, a heavyweight wine of high quality made from international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon.

You could do worse than choose the wine trade’s favourite – Pinot Noir, available in light and elegant style from Burgundy, fuller and riper from New Zealand, Australia and Chile. Other current favourites include the evergreen Rioja, Ribera del Duero or even the taste sensation that is Priorat – what was that about ‘rustic’ Spanish wines? Italy offers

Christmas also offers a great opportunity to indulge in some luscious dessert wines. This really adds to the feeling of a midwinter feast. Any sweetie made from Muscat (Moscato in Italy) is a good place to start, as well as a Monbazillac or even a golden Sauternes. These will be perfect with a tasty Yorkshire cheese too! Joyeux Noël!”

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CARING FOR LIFE’S IMPRESSIVE NEW GRANARY OPENS The launch of the new Granary at Crag House Farm on Otley Old Road, Cookridge, marks the second phase of a social enterprise run by Caring For Life, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Caring For Life to double the number of places in its catering academy.

The building will be home to a cafe and farm shop, the proceeds of which will help to cover the costs of the support, training and accommodation the charity offers to vulnerable, homeless young people in Leeds. The charity estimates it has helped around 4,000 vulnerable people to win back enough self-respect and belief to make a fresh start in life.

The £1.44m conversion, opened recently by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, will allow

“We’re thrilled the project is finally complete,” said Caring For Life co-founder, Peter Parkinson. “Thanks to the skill

and dedication of the team behind the conversion, the barn has been transformed into one of our most significant assets. The new Granary will play a big part in helping us make a difference to the lives of many more people who are likely to need our help.”

The Grade 2 Listed barn is thought to date back to the 16th Century and was probably originally used to store corn and as shelter for livestock. “It’s not the sort of project we get every day”, said Nick Silcock of Townscape Architects.

“It’s been fascinating keeping aspects like the original oak beams as features in the new building.”

Be sure to drop in to The Granary – lovely food to enjoy in the Café and the Farm Shop has a fantastic selection of fresh, locally produced treats, including CFL’s own beef, lamb, and eggs, a well stocked deli counter, cheeses to die for, and all kinds of confectionary and preserves. Open Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm. If you would like more information about their special Twilight Dining Evenings, call 0113 230 3600.

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Somehow, over the years, we have been persuaded that Christmas food consists of turkey, all the trimmings and Christmas pudding. Strapped for time, we give in, dash to the nearest supermarket and shop like crazy people, as if our lives depended on it. This year, think again!

ENJOY A FORAY TO FARMERS’ MARKETS I don’t mean abandon the traditional meal – but let’s think outside the turkey. There has never been a better time in North Leeds to indulge your inner foodie. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to food and farmers’ markets around Leeds. You could take in one, even two, every week! And, that’s not mentioning Leeds Kirkgate Market, which, of course, is open six days a week. Briggate, Headingley, Kirkstall, Oakwood, Horsforth, Bramhope, Otley and Burley in Wharfedale all have regular markets and around Christmas they really come into their own.

Not only will you find organic meat and veg, the array of local cheeses, fabulous cakes, tasty jams and chutneys is amazing. There are spice, soup, and curry stalls; pork, venison and ostrich; endless varieties of sausages and Yorkshire chorizo; and delicious sounding prepared meals ready just to pop in a microwave.

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CANADIAN DESSERTS We fell for Fayre by Alley’s Nanaimo Bars (a Canadian dessert treat) some time ago. She has some seasonal sensations lined up for Christmas - including Krimbo (mince tart flavour), Christmas Kracker (brandy-soaked Christmas cake with nutmeg & cinnamon) and Snowball (Advocaat, lemon & lime zest). Drop in to 137 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 and cast an eye over her gift packs or visit www.fayrebyalley. co.uk

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These markets are also some of the best places to find jams, preserves and chutneys. Two that we have come across recently are Mornington House (gaby@morningtonhouse.co.uk ) from Ilkley at Oakwood Market, and Fancy That From Wharfedale (www.fancythatfromwharfedale. com) at Kirkstall Deli Market. They use local ingredients to create super combinations and flavours. What’s more, they have some really lovely gift packs.

Headingley Farmers’ Market Wonderful local produce direct from the producer

Take-Away Deli Canadian Desserts Catering Breakfasts • Coffee & Teas Handmade Sandwiches • Elevenses Nanaimo Bars & other Sweet Treats Featuring products from local Yorkshire producers 137 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3LF (Between Headingley Train Station & Queenswood Drive)

Tel: 0113 826 7976 www.fayrebyalley.co.uk Open: 7.45am – 4pm Mon-Fri Also open for pre-cricket & rugby match snacks

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venison and fish organic meat organic vegetables pies of all kinds mushrooms honey and chocolate cheese and eggs bread and olives home baked cakes and preserves • soups and lots more

Stock up for Christmas on Saturday 8th December to the sound of West Yorskhire Brass Band.

Held every 2nd Saturday of the month - 9:00-12:30 Rose Garden, North Lane LS6 3JJ

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NOW LET’S TALK CHEESE!

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About a year ago the Leeds cheese club Homage2Fromage (www. homage2fromageleeds.ning.com) burst onto the scene, officially allowing everyone to unleash their inner cheese beast! The club has introduced people to some of the most fantastic cheeses at its monthly meetings, together with local cheese-makers and other cheese aficionados.

There was a time when Yorkshire cheese was rare as hens’ teeth – now you’ll find it at local markets, good delis like Millie’s in Leeds, Haley & Clifford on Street Lane (70 different varieties for Christmas!), Cranberries in Adel, Pookie & Grumps in Horsforth, and The Source at Leeds Market.

Haley & Clifford

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THE SOURCE OF ALL THINGS YORKSHIRE Speaking of The Source – this is a stall at the top of the market, just by the entrance from George Street, that sells 100% Yorkshire products. Different local food businesses operate from here on different days. These include The Greedy Pig on Mondays with their fabulous pulled pork, George & Joseph Cheesemongers, (www. georgeandjoseph.co.uk), The Yummi Yank with her exceedingly tall cakes, more cakes from Pin-up’s Pantry, and Mr Peshwari with his range of Asian foods from bahjis to Asian burgers.

Plus, George & Joseph have added pickles, chutneys, cheese boards, knives and hampers. They have even sourced Yorkshire biscuits to go with all that lovely cheese.

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DELIGHTFUL DELIS Delis are always a good place to start when you are looking for fodder for your inner gourmand. The Natural Food Store on North Lane in Headingley may not be a ‘deli’ per se but it does have a fantastic variety of interesting foods – from everything you need for Christmas baking to gluten and wheat free items, vegan and vegetarian products, teas, freshly baked breads and lots, lots more.

The new Nichols Vegetarian Deli in Chapel Allerton is determined to indulge the vegetarians and vegans of North Leeds.

The award-winning Haley & Clifford on Street Lane stocks some of the best Yorkshire products, as well as exciting ingredients from around the world. Just in for Christmas are Lauden Chocolates, handmade in Leeds and works of art in their own right. Yorkshire Biscotti from The Tiny Cake Company in Thirsk, and Mulled Cider Syrup infused with clove, star anise, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla – just add to dry cider or apple juice and enjoy!

Cranberries in Adel is packed with wonderful foods, wines and gifts – with hampers, Mulled Wine and Mead making a special appearance for Christmas, plus great cheeses, pies and cakes.

To assuage your inner Italian, drop in to Salvo’s Salumeria on Otley Road in Headingley. You’ll find a fantastic array of Italian products. Salvo’s make regular trips to Italy to source unique and exclusive products and are the sole importers of many of these. They offer sampling, ideas and inspiration for what to use and how to cook it and will make up wonderful artisan hampers to order.

Our Wholesense Range For Christmas baking….naturally!

High quality ingredients for all your Christmas baking – at reasonable prices!

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GO FISHING! OK let’s make a drastic change and opt for a fabulous fishy Christmas! Oysters, dressed crab, lobster, Loch Fyne smoked salmon. Where? The freshest and best prices are at Hayes in the 1976 Hall at Leeds Kirkgate Market. Don’t know how to dress a crab? Luckily they do! Friendly advice and great tips on serving shellfish is readily available.

If you fancy trying monkfish, halibut, various exotic fish, or tackling a whole salmon – try R Bethells on fishmongers row. The same family has run this stall for 100 years, so they know a thing or two! Just ask – I’ve had some great recipes from Liz and Joe. In fact, you’ll find one on our website.

HAYES SEAFOODS Family Run Business Since 1984 Suppliers of Fresh Yorkshire Sourced Crabs and Fresh Irish Oysters from Family Businesses on the East Coast and Ireland Freshly boiled East Coast dressed crab Freshly boiled East Coast crab meat and crab claws Loch Fyne smoked salmon and Bradon Rost products Fresh Irish oysters, shucked and served with fresh lemon & Tabasco Greenland prawns, Leigh-on-Sea cockles and English whelks

IT’S MORE THAN RAW FISH, YOU KNOW! Sushi makes great party food and Sushiboy supplies freshly made sushi for parties and events. And it’s not just raw fish – Sushiboy also does meat and veggie platters. For Christmas try Duck a L’Orange, Smoked Salmon & cream cheese, Turkey & Cranberry, and Goat’s cheese, pear & walnut. Check out www. sushiboy.co.uk

Merry Fishmas!

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BEER’S NOT JUST FOR BARBECUES!

Winter! It’s finally here, and the longer nights feel tailor-made for cocooning in the warmth of an enormous armchair with a glass of something fortifying to hand. If, like me, you feel that your palate changes with seasons, then right about now you’ll be hankering for something rich and sweet.

People are for some reason scared of dark beers – how can any liquid that obscures the light be anything other than forbidding? However, rather than taste bitter and burnt, darker beers can have surprising, fruity depths. A classic example would be Anchor Porter, from San Francisco’s Anchor Brewery, a luscious slab of liquid malt loaf, full of sweet vinous fruits. Keeping it Stateside, Brooklyn Brewery’s Black Chocolate Stout is all intense dark chocolate and espresso-mocha flavours. Pair with any creamy dessert – vanilla ice cream, crème brulée – for a contrast that will blow anyone’s mind.

Closer to home, exotic delights from Denmark’s Mikkeller include a spiced porter, full of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a fruit beer based on the Danish dessert risalamande. If you thought beer was all about malt and hops, this one also includes sugar, cherries, rice and almonds. And of course, every British brewery makes a winter warmer – slightly darker, slightly stronger, slightly more satisfying than their regular brews. The Elf range from Ridgeway Brewing starts with Bad Elf at 4.5%abv and goes through Very Bad Elf and Criminally Bad Elf, peaking at 11.2%abv with Insanely Bad Elf. Beer’s not just for barbecues – spend a bit more, use nice glassware, and turn a humble treat into an everyday luxury!

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COUNTRY MARKETS CELEBRATE AN ANNIVERSARY

as Headingley Market on the second Saturday of each month, the group now also attends Horsforth Market on the first Saturday.

Country Markets are about to celebrate their first anniversary at Headingley Farmers’ Market. Just last year this group of women (aged between 21 and 81!) who love making and baking, got together to bring back the stall of homemade treats previously provided by Otley Country

This Christmas, you can even order hampers filled with a variety of the things that you would find on their stall and other Christmas treats baked to order. For more information about the group, or to order a hamper, email fikirassefa@hotmail.com

Markets and wowed everyone with their stall brimming with Christmas cakes and mince pies.

The group brings all sorts of treats to the market each month including cakes, pies, biscuits, jams, chutneys, tarts and other sweet treats. As well

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Loch Fyne restaurants, the home of ‘Fish, Your Way’ all around the country will be pushing the boat out to make the Christmas 2012 season really memorable. Whether you want to book one table for your immediate team, or take over the whole restaurant for a company party, the Loch Fyne team will help you to have a fully festive celebration.

As you would expect from this speciality restaurant, top quality fish and seafood feature on the menu with dishes such as the Fisherman’s Platter (including

smoked salmon, Bradan Rost, smoked prawns and potted peppered mackerel) and pan fried fillet of bream. There’s a good choice of seasonal meat, poultry and vegetarian dishes too, if you’re not a fish-lover.

The three course set menu, which includes delicious fish and meat options, is excellent value, priced at just £19.95 per head, or £22.95 per head if you want to include a sparkling glass of Prosecco as an aperitif.

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THEY LIVED IN LEEDS

WILSON BARRETT (1846-1904) ACTOR, THEATRE MANAGER, PLAYWRIGHT

On 18th November 1878 the Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House opened its doors for the first time. Almost three thousand people stepped from the dark, cold November evening into the warmth and splendour of its glittering auditorium, richly glowing in crimson and gold, its stunning gilded plasterwork lit by a massive crystal chandelier with over 400 gas jets. The cream of Leeds society was there. After the official speeches, the charismatic young manager, Wilson Barrett, stepped forward to welcome them.

Wilson Barrett was already well known in Leeds. Born William Henry Barrett, the son of an Essex farmer, he had begun his stage career in Halifax in 1864, aged 18, then had tramped over to Leeds to apply to join the company at the Princess Theatre, where he got his first lead roles. The company toured the northern theatres, and in Aberdeen he met and married the well-known actress Caroline Heath, ten years his senior. In the 1870s they acted together in several London productions, while he set up his own touring company.

He specialised in popular melodrama – ‘villainy vanquished by virtue’. When he and Caroline played in ‘East Lynne’ in Leeds it brought the house down, drawing ‘floods of tears and piles of money’!

An entrepreneur at heart, he moved into theatre management, first in Halifax and Hull and then in Leeds, where in 1874 he leased the old Amphitheatre in Lands Lane and reopened it with an ambitious programme. Two years later he lost everything in a disastrous fire, and Leeds was left without a theatre. When a company was formed to finance a new theatre for the town he was brought in as consultant.

On that first night at the Grand, he was able to reassure the audience about the building’s safety in the dreaded event of fire. He also promised a programme that would not ‘bring a blush to the youngest girl’s cheek’. Many still viewed the theatre as immoral and unsavoury, and he wanted to attract all levels of society. He kept his promise, bringing 20 December 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

the best of contemporary drama and actors to Leeds – Henry Irving, Ellen Terry, Sarah Bernhardt – and opera companies like the Carl Rosa Opera.

He instituted a spectacular Christmas pantomime, a dazzling show that was eagerly anticipated each year. He always provided one performance free of charge for the workhouse inmates, with gifts of tobacco for the men (he got into trouble by providing beer the first year!), oranges for the women and sweets for the children.

During the 1870s he and Caroline lived in Leeds, in a house in Beech Grove Terrace, Woodhouse, which became a focus for writers, artists and lovers of drama – W.S.Gilbert, George Grossmith, the playwright W.G.Wills, the painter Atkinson Grimshaw. But in the 1880s, after taking on the management of

the Princess’s Theatre in London, they moved to London. This was a period of great professional success for him, notably in the immensely popular melodrama ‘The Silver King’. The power and pathos of his performance in the lead role was much admired, even by the stern critic Matthew Arnold. He starred in other popular hits too, but some of his ventures were less successful and he ran into financial problems. He undertook a number of money-spinning tours in the USA, Canada and Australia, mostly to great acclaim. But he had to face family tragedies too: Caroline’s death after a long illness in 1887, and the later death of two of his five children.

He frequently returned to Leeds, where he remained a great favourite.

Whenever he arrived he was greeted by huge crowds at the railway station, and played to packed houses. Leeds, he said, was his ‘staunchest friend’.

However in 1894, against his wishes, he lost the lease of the Grand Theatre, as the directors wanted someone Leedsbased. Over the following years he often came back on tour, and his most successful play, ‘The Sign of the Cross’, which he wrote himself, had its first British performance at the Grand in 1895. For a time it revived his fortunes.

After further periods in London and on tour he was about to take on a further London theatre when he was taken ill with cancer and died in 1904, aged 58.

He was a celebrity in his day – a fine actor with a commanding stage presence, an astute theatrical manager, the author or contributor to over thirty plays, and a generous mentor to his fellow actors. He attracted new audiences to the theatre and helped to establish the Grand as one of the foremost provincial theatres in the country.

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No, it’s is not about the recent Government grant for the Leeds NGT trolley bus scheme announced in July; this was part of an advertisement in the Yorkshire Evening Post of November 1903.

1903 saw a whole series of advertisements for building land for detached and semi-detached villas at West Park.

Described as being situated at the top of Reservoir Hill, Far Headingley, they portray the area as ‘bracing and healthy’ or ‘sunny and bracing, with an elevation higher than Harrogate stray’. Amongst those encouraged by these advertisements to set up homes was the Leeds entrepreneur, Herbert CarrWalker.

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‘THUNDERBOLT’ IS A BLAST FROM THE PAST Old boys from Leeds Grammar School enjoyed a ride down memory lane when they were reunited with a model steam locomotive that was once an integral part of their life at school.

‘Thunderbolt’ was built by boys at the school in the late 1960s and became a regular attraction at events around Leeds, raising hundreds of pounds for charity. The school parted company with Thunderbolt in the early 1990s, and the engine fell into disuse until former pupil Mark Batchelor spotted it up for sale in 2011.

Thanks to his enthusiasm and engineering skills, Thunderbolt is now well on its way to regaining its former glory and recently made a guest appearance at the Annual Leeds Model Railway Society Exhibition at The Grammar School at Leeds.

“Although Thunderbolt is still a work in progress, it has brought back many happy memories”, said Mark. “I hope to have it in steam for our next visit.”

A group of old boys gathered at the exhibition to reminisce and re-enact a photoshoot from 1975. Tristram Hope remembered the lasting legacy of teacher Ken Rosewarne who had originally set the wheels in motion for the Thunderbolt project.

“He was a remarkable man, very practical and hands on in what was a very academic environment, providing a route for everyone to develop their skills and achieve success, whether or not through the traditional academic route.”

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DAVID NIXON: A PASSION FOR DANCE AND DESIGN

ADVENTUROUS AT LEFT BANK - OLD STORIES NEW WORK ‘ADVENTurous’, an advent-themed art exhibition at Left Bank Leeds, aims to take a fresh look at the Christmas story.

I had never thought about costume design informing the choreography of a ballet but that’s the way it is for Northern Ballet’s artistic director, David Nixon.

He has a passion for designing costumes – which hardly seems fair when he is also artistic director and choreographer!

But then, think about some of Northern Ballet’s fabulous productions in the last year or so and you start to recognise the influences – the wonderful, almost architectural designs in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and Madame Butterfly’s striking traditional Japanese touches.

Knowing that David was starting work on their next big production – The Great Gatsby – I dropped in to see him and guess where he was….yes, in wardrobe! I pictured him festooned in chiffon and beads and wasn’t far wrong. He was quick to explain how the boxy-ness of twenties’ fashion didn’t present the best lines for dancers – so chiffon it is!

The Great Gatsby will be the fourteenth new ballet that David has produced since arriving at Northern Ballet nearly 12 years ago. With a major new Baz Luhrmann film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan about to be released early in 2013, there couldn’t be a better time to stage the ballet. As David says: “it has everything for the making of a great ballet – a real American classic from an iconic era. A time 24 December 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

of exuberance, indulgence, fashion, jazz.”

In the last decade, Northern Ballet has built a reputation as one of the UK’s favourite ballet companies, producing and touring more full-length work than any other ballet company in the country.

There is an energy about the company that seems to drive it on. There’s no resting on laurels. If they are not working on a major new production, they are rehearsing their touring repertoire, dancers are choreographing their own projects. “I grew up with the Balanchine model of just do it!” said David. “There is an excitement in creation. I believe in taking the emphasis off ‘success’ and aiming to do a mixed repertoire, keeping dancers engaged and helping them to develop.”

Funnily enough, I thought that touring would offer the company all kinds of opportunities to try out new work. “You have to be very careful when touring”, explained David. “People have certain expectations and look forward to particular ballets. It’s here in Leeds that we get to branch out and try new work. The Leeds audience has become much more open to new work over the years and I’m committed to developing new audiences for dance.”

The Great Gatsby promises to be another spectacular production, I can’t wait to see it! It will be staged at The Grand Theatre from 2nd – 9th March 2013.

The exhibition will feature a wide range of work – including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and textiles – created by an eclectic range of artists drawn from Leeds and beyond, and representing a range of faith perspectives.

It will include experienced artists like Sonja Benskin-Mesher RCA and Michigan-based painter and printmaker Rick Beerhorst, alongside emerging talents like Elizabeth Loren, a recent graduate of Leeds College of Art who has exhibited in London as part of the Free Range showcase.

The Left Bank exhibition will be open weekdays from Monday 3rd – Friday 14th December (4 - 7pm), plus Saturday 15th (11am - 5pm), and Sunday 16th (11am - 2pm). Free entry, refreshments available.

Left Bank, the former St Margaret of Antioch Church, is on Cardigan Road, LS6, next door to The Cardigan Centre. www.leftbankleeds.org.uk

Magical Christmas days out With Victorian festive fun, winter wonderlands, crafts, carols, and lots more, Christmas is magical at Leeds Museums and Galleries.

Find details of our special Christmas events at leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

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THREE CHEERS FOR CHRISTMAS! It’s Christmas Eve. Mak wants to steal a sheep from the three shepherds and hide it in a cradle. Amahl wants to follow the three kings to Bethlehem. And Ebenezer Scrooge (who just wants to be left alone) will be led by three spirits through London and wake in the morning as a different man.

The two-hour family show will tour Swaledale, Wharfedale and Ribblesdale, and will be at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 18th December.

This year is Dickens’ 200th anniversary and coincidentally also marks Theatre of the Dales’ 15th birthday. As it happens, the company’s circuit will end (20th December) at the Victoria Hall, Settle, where its first tour ‘The Diary of a Nobody’ began in 1997.

For full details, visit www.theatreofthedales.co.uk or call David on (0113) 274 0461. Tickets, £10 (£5 under 12s), are available from reception at HEART or by ringing 0113 275 4548.

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David Robertson and Theatre of the Dales return to HEART this month with three short seasonal plays, one funny, one touching, one mysterious. David has adapted a medieval Wakefield mystery play and woven it into Carlo Menotti’s storyline for the opera ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ to form a delightful companion piece to the Charles Dickens’ classic ‘A Christmas Carol’.

Scrooge (David Robertson) meets the last spirit

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THE YORKSHIRE CARVER CARVES UP LONDON!

Well known for his carvings on Otley Chevin and around Calverly, the Yorkshire Carver, Shane Green, undertook a highly unique and prestigious commission in London this Summer, producing 18 chainsaw sculptures around London to commemorate London 2012 Olympic Games.

Green arduously carved a 6 – 10ft wood ‘sculpture-a-day’ for the duration of The Games, creating an Olympic sculpture trail featuring a variety of sporting scenes. His attention to detail is astonishing, especially in light of the inevitable time restraints. Eight hour sessions, carving oak, beech and ash logs into recognisable sporting monoliths, illustrate the stamina and physical strength required. On his blog he describes the artistic processes he went through to create these colossal pieces.

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BOLD AS BRASS - HILARY DEVEY IN CONVERSATION FOR THE ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL

THE BECK ARTS TRAIL Be sure to take in the Beck Arts Trail on Sunday 9th December from 1 – 4pm. You’ll find art, craft work and jewellery, meet the artists, and somewhere along the trail you can enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine!

One of Hilary Devey’s earliest memories, as a girl of about five, is being tipped off the sofa by two burly men who were stripping the family home following the failure of her father’s business.

At the final event of Ilkley Literature Festival 2012, held at The Grammar School at Leeds, Hilary told the audience that from that time on her family led a rather nomadic existence in the pub trade with all hands to the pump. She thought this quite normal until she came to reflect on it in her memoir Bold as Brass.

Interviewer Jane Beckwith, documentary maker and former Calendar News journalist, described Hilary’s book as an ‘amazing rollercoaster’, which was borne out as Hilary related the childhood experiences which instilled in her the extraordinary work ethic that has contributed to her business success.

“I felt secure as a child despite the ups and downs, there was always lots of love and laughter”, said Hilary. “My dad was very charismatic, garrulous, enigmatic, the life and soul, intelligent and an entrepreneur. One door closes and another opens was his philosophy - and mine.”

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her turbulent relationships and the challenges she faced as a single parent, all the while building a career. The stimulus for branching out on her own was the need to provide for herself and her son.

Noticing the inefficiency of the distribution industry, with half empty HGVs traversing the country, she revolutionised the industry by establishing a central hub to coordinate loads.

That’s how her multi-million pound business ‘Pall-ex’ was born. It propelled her first to business success and then on to media success, including appearances on Secret Millionaire and Dragon’s Den. Hilary’s new series The Intern airs on Channel 4 in 2013.

The friendly Beck Arts Group trail takes you around Shaw Lane, Monkbridge Road and the Highbury’s area.

You might also hear a poem or a song or two, have a Mimika Theatre experience and find some lovely Christmas gifts.

Asked whether she enjoys the fame and fortune, she made it clear that her campaigning and charity work was much more important to her. “I don’t feel any different”, she said. “I’d like to think that I will leave a legacy behind that is not necessarily financial, more an ethos of trying to assist and help people.”

The evening with Hilary Devey at GSAL came about through a new partnership between GSAL and the Ilkley Literature Festival, which this year saw GSAL become the major sponsor of the Children’s Festival.

The Trail map is available from 1pm at the No. 37 Catering shop on the corner of Monkbridge Road and Highbury Lane.

ILKLEY CAMERA CLUB CELEBRATES 60 SUCCESSFUL YEARS

In February 2013, Ilkley Camera Club will celebrate 60 years since its formation by a group of enthusiastic photographers in 1953. The key feature of the celebrations will be ‘Exposed’ – an exhibition at The Manor House Museum, Ilkley from 8th December 2012 to 24th February 2013.

The exhibition promises to be a celebration of camera club achievements and a showcase of the work of its members. Over 100 prints are expected to be on display, together with a large number of digitally projected images and a review of camera developments throughout the 60 years of the camera club’s history.

Ilkley Camera Club will hold free photographic workshops on most Saturdays throughout the period of the exhibition, covering basic camera skills, basic and more advanced computerbased, post-processing techniques and demonstrations of selected Photoshop techniques. Full details of the workshops will be available at www. ilkleycameraclub.co.uk from the end of November.

With a membership in excess of 70 and a highly respected programme of activities and speakers, the club offers a supportive environment for new members and challenging

competitions and activities for all members. Having been nominated to represent The Yorkshire Photographic Union in five of the past eight national club competitions, which are run under the auspices of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain, Ilkley can justifiably claim to be one

of the most successful camera clubs in Yorkshire during this period.

The exhibition will be opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford, Counsellor Mike Gibbons at 2pm on 8th December.

ARTS & CULTURE

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS The uproarious adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad are about to be brought vibrantly to life at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Paul Kemp & Colin Richmond

In what promises to be an exuberant new production of the classic family favourite, staged by former Playhouse Director, Ian Brown, from a new adaptation by Alan Bennett, the audience will enjoy the escapades of the riverbank creatures as they’ve never seen them before, thanks to the unique artistic vision of production designer, Colin Richmond.

This is Colin’s eleventh production for the Playhouse. He admits he was not overly familiar with Kenneth Grahame’s book and this has allowed him to take a fresh approach. The poster art for the production gives little away as to the look of this new staging, as the production had not begun to take shape when pre-publicity went to print. Colin says he wanted to avoid the show appearing old fashioned. The styling of the costumes, in particular, fuses the classic with the contemporary/modern and vintage.

An exciting challenge, for both actor Paul Kemp and the diligent wardrobe department, is the character of Toad, who has eight or nine different looks, requiring two people to help Paul in and out of costumes.

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Deputy Head of Costume, Victoria Marzetti, oversees a team of eleven who have been working tirelessly on over sixty costumes needed for the cast of over 30 – including two teams of 10 children! Much of the work is done from scratch with some second hand garments adapted and customised. As the real work can only begin once the actors have arrived and started rehearsals, it’s a real race against the clock

for the team to get everything together ahead of opening night.

From what we saw of Colin’s wonderful designs and Victoria’s numerous colourful, semi-finished costumes, prepare to be amazed!

The Wind in the Willows is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 24th November – 19th January. For tickets, contact 0113 213 7700 or www.wyp.org.uk

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LOCAL BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS CHRISTMAS Otley – But Not as You Know it!

Leeds – in the 1730s Chris Nickson has produced four historical crime novels based in Leeds in the 1730s. The novels are set in a period when the wool trade was at its height and rich merchants ran the city through the Corporation. The quartet of books The Broken Token, Cold Cruel Winter, The Constant Lovers, and his most recent, Come The Fear, navigate the adventures of Richard Nottingham, constable of the city of Leeds. The books are as much about Leeds itself and relationships as about crime.

The experiences of Nottingham and co are tangible tales mapping places we have all been to, walked through and talk about daily. This series of novels is perfect for those with a historical interest in Leeds. Readers are privy to the unique experience of seeing familiar haunts such as Kirstall Abbey and Roundhay through a 1730’s lens.

Chris’s books are available from bookshops and on line. Further information www.chrisnickson.co.uk Does Your Rabbi Know You Are Here – Anthony Clavane Anthony Clavane tells the story of Leeds United’s rise to prominence in his novel ‘Does Your Rabbi Know You Are Here.’ This tale, in many ways, is the story of the Leeds Jewish community. Clavane maps the intricate and fascinating world of Jewish footballers, fans, writers, middle men, directors and owners. He brings to life the epic journey from ghetto outsiders to FA insiders.

As the community migrated from the streets of Chapeltown to the suburb of Moortown, United themselves became upwardly mobile, transformed from a struggling Second Division outfit to the most feared team in Europe. These are good-news stories about the unsung pioneers who played a key role in English football’s transformation from workingclass pursuit played in crumbling arenas to a global entertainment industry. This is not your conventional football saga but a gritty appraisal of the vibrant Jewish community in Leeds.

Available from all good bookshops.

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Headingley ‘This Pleasant Rural village’

You may also be interested in ‘Year of the Celt: Imbolc’ – this is the first of four books about the struggle facing the ordinar y people of the Scevinge settlement (modern day Otley) in a rapidly changing world.

Based entirely on real locations around Otley and Ilkley, the book has been written by Rob Godfrey, who lives in Otley.

“Since coming to live in Otley I have often tried to imagine the lives and fate of the people who carved the stones, built the enclosures and earthworks that we can see all around us. So I wrote this book, offering a possible insight into how they lived 2,500 years ago.”

The ebook is available in Kindle format from amazon.co.uk and there’s more information at www.yearofthecelt.co.uk Meanwood in Pictures

Every month in this magazine we enjoy tales about individuals who have made their mark on Leeds, thanks to Eveleigh Bradford’s tireless research.

Once again we have copies of Eve’s fascinating history of the Headingley area, Headingley: This Pleasant Rural Village available here at the office. It is a beautifully presented book, full of interesting facts and people, period photographs and maps. It traces how Headingley grew in the 19C from a country village to a lively bustling centre. It would make a lovely Christmas present!

Pick up your copy (paper back £13, hardback £20) from North Leeds Life offices at 265a Otley Road, LS16 5LN.

Another book of local interest is Meanwood Village Association’s Volume 4 of the great series ‘Meanwood in Pictures’, compiled

by Peter Bewell, assisted by Anne Burgess, Bryn Evans and Doreen Wood.

This final volume is a pictorial account of Meanwood since the Millennium.

It features 346 photographs of local people, places and events, including the Blue Plaque commemorating Captain Lawrence Oates, the centenary of whose death was marked earlier this year.

The book costs £10 and we have copies here. They are also available at Fobi’s in Meanwood.

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GARDENROUND-UP Bird Watch Society

By Kath Hall, Paxton Horticultural

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What a year we’ve had as regards weather – frosts when we didn’t want them, heavy rain, and a few warm spells in between.

Now we have Christmas to look forward to. It’s time to cut a few shoots from winter flowering shrubs and keep them in a cool place. The buds will soon open ready to place in the house giving off sweet aromas. For those lucky enough to have open fires and an apple tree in the garden, place prunings or small logs on the fire to give off a lovely scent. Berries and holly are good for decorating, but do leave some for the birds.

If the weather is dry, treat timber fences and sheds with preservative. Remember to protect vulnerable plants by either bringing them into the greenhouse, wrapping bubble wrap around the pots and covering them with fleece. Prune tall roses down by half to stop wind rock and check on any newly planted shrubs and trees. Stake these if they need it.

A reminder to protect vulnerable plants by wrapping bubble wrap around the pots and cover with fleece

with Stan Kenyon

Several species of gull occur in this country, varying in size from large to small. The common gull is medium-sized, white with a pale grey back and a large white spot on its black wing-tips. Its bill and legs are greenish-yellow and its eye black.

Round-headed, it is smaller than the similar herring gull, but daintier in shape with a less heavy, more buoyant flight.

Common gulls are frequently seen in Yorkshire in the winter half year only. They can be observed feeding on ploughed land, parks and playing fields and are a regular sight, for example, on Woodhouse Moor and Bodington Hall playing fields in Leeds and The Stray in Harrogate. Some roosts on inland waters are large as at Eccup Reservoir. These birds comprise those that have spent the summer breeding in Scotland and northernmost England, together with winter visitors from Scandinavia and the Baltic. A few pairs have nested occasionally on the high moorlands of the Yorkshire Pennines.

Hardwood cuttings can still be taken and they should root by next winter, when they can either be potted or placed in their growing position. Weather permitting, keep borders weed free and clear of leaves. Check over permanent plants in containers, clear any debris, and keep the base of the pots free of fallen leaves which encourage pests and disease.

Keep harvesting winter crops – lift celery as required, but if hard frosts are forecast lift some and heal into a sheltered spot. Earth up spring cabbages and other winter brassicas to give better anchorage, Brussels Sprouts are prone to be blown over so put in canes and tie the plants to them.

Don’t forget house plants over the winter. They do need a little more light and dislike draughts and cold, so don’t leave them on window sills. Azaleas and cyclamen prefer a cool place and not a lot of water. Let azaleas nearly dry out and then submerge in a bucket of water until the bubbles stop.

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Though not scarce, the name ‘common’ is misleading as the most abundant gulls are the larger herring gull and the slightly smaller black-headed gull.

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FORMER INTERNATIONAL RUNNER DIES AGED 90 Eric Smith, a former international runner from Harehills, and a founder member of Otley Athletics Club, died recently at the age of 90.

Born in 1922, Eric was Otley AC’s honorary life vice-president. He took up running at the age of 30 while seconded to the RAF in World War Two, where he represented his unit in cross-country.

recorded a 10-mile personal best at Roundhay Park in 1954 with 50 minutes 32 seconds. Eric also ran in the 1954 European Championships in Switzerland, the 1956 Košice Peace Marathon, in Slovakia (finishing third in 2:25:11) and the 1958 Empire Games.

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HOLY MOTORS DIRECTED BY: LEOS CARAX STARRING: DENIS LAVANT, EDITH SCOB, EVA MENDES, KYLIE MINOGUE CERT: 18 LENGTH: 115 MINS Every so often a film comes along that shakes you from your cultural complacency and reaffirms one’s faith in the power and wonder of cinema. Holy Motors is one such film.

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yet utterly engaging, it’s a fairly safe bet that you’ve never seen anything quite like it.

The film follows one Monsieur Oscar (Dennis Lavant) as he is ferried around Paris in the back of a white stretch limousine while his driver, Celine, chauffeurs him to various ‘appointments’.

In a visually dazzling sequence, Oscar becomes a performer in a motion capture production, presumably for some sort of computer game. With striking lighting and choreography the scene develops into a hallucinogenic, audaciously erotic spectacle.

Elsewhere, he transforms into a voracious, dishevelled, impish madman who abducts a beautiful, impassive model (Eva Mendes) from a fashion shoot in a cemetery, he becomes a thuggish hitman, a high powered businessman, an aging, ailing uncle on his deathbed, an estranged father.

At what point, if any, is he himself?

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It undergoes a number of tonal shifts, sometimes within a single scene, and the viewer has absolutely no idea what this oddball odyssey is going to throw at them next. It’s all executed with the defiantly eccentric idiosyncrasy the French are so adroit at getting away with and its more oblique surrealism is offset by a rich seam of playful humour.

In theatrical style, there’s even an intermission of sorts which takes the form of an exhilarating musical interlude, a storming, accordion-led version of R.L. Burnside’s Let My Baby Ride. There’s another magical musical moment when Eva (Kylie Minogue), seemingly an old flame of Oscar’s and in the same bizarre employment, delivers an affecting vocal performance. “Who were we when we were who we were back then”, she sings, addressing the puzzle of identity at the heart of the film.

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The closing scenes of the film take such a wild swerve into irreverent weirdness that it boarders on the facetious and the rolling of the closing credits at the screening I attended was met with much head scratching and bemused chuckling from the audience. Suitably, for a film which hints at fathoms of unexplored depths, it is bold, daring, possessed of a keen intelligence and seriously strange, yet it refuses to be weighed down by seriousness.

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Tame Impala is clearly a band going places. Between the slow-burn success of their debut release, Innerspeaker, and their latest offering, Lonerism, the group’s fan-base has swelled exponentially and they’ve become feted as one of the hottest bands of the moment.

the tunes lend themselves well to the jammy expansiveness the live set allows, the band performs with a tightly controlled looseness.

As much as I love it, I’m surprised by just how widely the Tame Impala sound has caught on. While there are many strong riffs, the tunes are often loose, amorphous grooves that aren’t immediately catchy but seep into one’s bones over time.

Tame Impala’s dizzying rise from retro-tinged, trippy pop oddity to globetrotting psych-rock behemoth has been swift but, if that jaw dropping performance is anything to go by, the band seems to be embracing their new role with aplomb and I can’t wait to see where they take it from here.

Lonerism is an apt title, as the creation of a Tame Impala album is a largely solitary endeavour undertaken by group lynchpin, Kevin Parker, who produces the entire recording and then drafts in friends in local bands to perform the songs live.

Fresh from a triumphant, sell out show at Brixton Academy, the band entrances the audience from the first note, comfortably riding the wave of critical and public adoration and launching into a confident and enthralling set beginning with the mantra-like insistence of Be Above It, surges of warped reverb rippling out over the crowd in waves.

Skittering drums underpin the chugging guitars of Solitude is Bliss before the tune shuffles off the constraints of the recorded version to stretch into an instrumental jam that gives way to breakthrough track and fan favourite It’s Not Meant to Be, with its hypnotic riffs and magnetic spacey groove.

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MUSICLISTINGS Ben Folds Five Sat 1 Dec, O2 Academy, £27.50. Quirky pianobased rock.

Twinkle Brothers + Channel One Sound System Sat 1 Dec, Leeds University Union, 10pm, £10. Ten-piece reggae band from Jamaica, with London’s number one reggae sound system.

Dawes Sat 1 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, 7:30pm, £10.

Rock band from L.A., & part of ‘Laurel Canyon sound’ Influences including Crosby, Stills & Nash, & Neil Young.

Rizzle Kicks Sun 2 Dec, O2 Academy, £15. Mix of pop & hip hop incorporating fun elements of old school hip-hop era.

Unity Sun 2 Dec, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Young Leeds jazz drummer John Arnesen & band Stars Mon 3 Dec, The Cockpit, £11. Furious lo-fi, fragmented rock & twisted pop. Support from fellow Canadian indie rockers Zeus.

Deerhoof Mon 3rd Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £12.50.

Crazy electro-pop from California.

Mission of Burma Tues 4 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Legendary post-punk band from Boston.

Squeeze Tues 4 Dec at 02 Academy, with Paul Heaton on support. Tickets £36 from Jumbo Records.

Blues Positive Tues 4 Dec, 9pm at the Chemic Tavern, Johnson St, Woodhouse, LS6. Free Boo Hewerdine+Patsy Matheson Tues 4 Dec at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley. £11 All The Young Wed 5 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £7 Indie-rock quartet with chestthumping indie anthems.

Mélanie Pain Thurs 6 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £10.

Confessional folk-pop chansons in English & French with coy, breathy vocals from one of the main voices of Nouvelle Vague.

Rancid Thurs 6 Dec, O2 Academy, £20. Influential punk rockers mix American thrash minimalism & Brit punk’s sound & fury.

Truckfighters + Black Moth Thurs 6 Dec, The Cockpit, £8.

Swedish desert rock act with punk, Goth & Metal.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. Fri 7 Dec, The Wardrobe, £8. Singa-longs & shouty punk refrains.

Backyard Burners, Monkey Wrenchers, Mordrake & River Moon Fri 7 Dec, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6 (275 7712). £5 Stealing Sheep Fri 7 Dec at Brudenell Social Club. Tickets £8 from Jumbo Records.

Xmas Friday Unplugged Fri 7 Dec at Escobar, Leeds. Gateway Music presents Rob Galloway, Marie Claire Spicer.

Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate Sat 8 Dec, The Musiquarium.

Joe’s music is a mix of rapping, folk & blues. Sekou is known in France as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’.

Euros Childs Sat 8 Dec, Wharf Chambers, £6 Singer & multiinstrumentalist from Welsh pysch-pop outfit Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci.

Boris + Plus Guest Support Sat 8 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £13. Japanese experimental rock band combining different music genres - drone & sludge metal, noise & psychedelic rock, ambient & pop.

Seven Jazz Swing Festival: Djangonauts Sun 9 Dec, Seven Arts Chapel Allerton, 1 - 4pm, £5/£4 under 16s free.

Gaslight Club Xmas Special Mon 10 Dec at Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane. Pete Roe, Emily & The Woods, Witch Hunt, Hot Feet, Sam Brookes, These Men. Folk & Roots blues 7pm. Tickets £7.50p from Jumbo or Crash Records, The XX Mon 10 Dec, O2 Academy, £24. London trio known for their captivating stripped-down minimalist sound.

Lower Dens Tues 11 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £6.

Baltimore new wave drone pop outfit, fronted by Jana Hunter.

Roller Trio Wed12 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £7.

Experimental group whose skewed Jazz style features stonking riffs, thrashy noise, evocative songs & electronic soundscapes.

Pete King Quartet Thurs 13 Dec, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. ‘The finest alto saxophonist Britain has ever produced’ - Dave Gelly, Observer. www.sevenjazz.co.uk Hope & Social Winter Special Fri 14 Dec at Otley Courthouse.

Tickets: 01943 467466 Christmas Brass Quintet: Northern Ballet’s Sinfonia Orchestra Fri 14 Dec, The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre at Northern Ballet, 7:15pm, £10. Seasonal programme features Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Manson, & Sherwin & Maschwitz.

Ellie Goulding Sat 15 Dec at 02 Academy. Tickets £25 from Jumbo Records Neville Staples Sat 15 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £15.

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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees + Helen McCookerybook Thurs 20 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £15. British rock/folk/pop band combining elements of rockabilly, show tunes, rootsy pop, straight-ahead rock & punk The Wonder Stuff Fri 21 Dec, O2 Academy, £20 West Midlands-based band with support from Pop Will Eat Itself & Jesus Jones.

Christmas Concert: Opera North Children’s Chorus Fri 21 Dec, Howard Assembly Room.

Festive selection of sacred & secular music showcasing the talents of some of the region’s finest young singers.

The Beat Fri 21 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £15. Combining old classics with brand new material.

The Hall Brothers & Friends Sat 22 Dec at Otley Courthouse with John Carey, Plum Hall, & Dave Vermond. Tickets £10 www.otleycourthouse.org.uk Ronnie Bottomley Big Band Sun 23 Dec, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Christmas Party featuring 18-piece big band & Nikki Allen on vocals

Alligator Gumbo Sun 16 Dec, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Creole swing in the New Orleans style.

The Solicitors Sun 23 Dec, New Roscoe, £6. 9-piece quality R’n’B & soul band with brass.

Lunchtime Organ Music: Thomas Leech Mon 17 Dec , Leeds Town Hall, 1:05pm, Free. Handel; Five movements from Messiah, Bach Chorale, Mendelssohn

Roots: The Shuffle Monsters Fri 28 Dec, 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Rare gig by popular trio. £6

Leeds Blues: Blue Sharks Tues 18 Dec, 9pm at the Chemic Tavern, Johnson St. Woodhouse LS6. Free.

Crows’ Bones: A Folk Ghost Story For Christmas: Martin Green + Becky Unthank Thurs 20 Dec, Howard Assembly Room, £12.50. Traditional folk songs from northern lands about ghosts, ghouls and unquiet spirits.

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT, MAKES US THE SAME Students from City of Leeds School recently worked with Yorkshire Sculpture Park to create their own exhibition. Artist Vincent James collaborated with the students to form soft sculptures, whilst filmmaker Ken George helped to produce a film installation.

“The students began the project by exploring themes of cultural heritage and identity”, explained Vincent. “We explored these themes in the Sophie Ernst ‘Home’ exhibition at YSP during the summer term. Back in school they looked at how objects and buildings can represent identity on a personal, local and national level.”

The exhibition was poignantly captioned ‘What Makes Us Different, Makes Us The Same’ – a testament to the ethos of a project concerned with accepting cultural diversity. The overall aim was to portray mixed cultures and identity as a positive contribution towards a more harmonious society and celebrate those differences that together make us the same.

City of Leeds School has 50 different ethnicities each speaking its own language, so this was a highly relevant exercise. Not only did the students get the opportunity to showcase their artwork, but they also experienced curating and organising their own event.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE COMES TO LS16!

Greg Mulholland MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Rugby League Group, recently attended the first training session of Leeds Underdogs, a new Junior Rugby League team for three to 13 year olds.

Leeds newest Junior Rugby League team is based at the Adel Sports & Social and aims to bring Rugby League to LS16.

“Huge credit must go to Diane Marshman and Kevin Brock and all those involved in setting up the club, which will give youngsters in North West Leeds the chance to take up rugby league locally”, said Greg. “I will be watching to see how the club progresses and hopefully we will see some home grown Leeds Rhinos stars of the future learning their skills in Adel!”

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SCHOOLS CELEBRATE YORKSHIRE’S FAIRTRADE SUCCESS Children from 14 schools across Leeds recently celebrated their Fairtrade work and pledged their support for Fairtrade Yorkshire. The celebration was opened by the Lord Mayor Cllr Ann Castle and attended by visiting teachers from Germany, Austria and Leeds’ partner city Brno in the Czech Republic.

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Leeds Children’s Hospital has set up a special link that guarantees children their very own letter from Santa, and helps raise money for sick youngsters at the same time.

“Yorkshire is well on its way to becoming the first region in the UK to attain Fairtrade status”, said Hannah Dalrymple, Chair of Fairtrade Yorkshire.

“It’s really exciting to see so much excellent and creative work going on in Leeds schools to raise awareness about fair trade issues, and inspiring to hear from teachers across Europe who are pioneering similar work in their own countries.”

schools share good ideas about teaching and learning about fair trade issues and celebrate their achievements. Schools attending included: Adel Primary, Ireland Wood, Otley All Saints, Bankside Primary, St Mary’s Menston, Wykebeck Primary School, Southroyd Primary, St. Chad’s Primary School, Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Allerton C of E Primary, NWSILC, Harehills Primary.

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This year the Letter From Santa is bigger and better than ever. Laing O’Rourke have sprinkled their festive magic by sponsoring this festive promotion so every penny raised goes directly to the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. And, thanks to Leeds Metropolitan University, you can now order the letter online.

The festive spirit doesn’t stop there - volunteers, including staff from Yorkshire Bank, will carry out elf duties by hand-writing the envelopes in gold ink and stamping them ‘Reindeer Express Delivery’.

“This is such a magical promotion” said Jacquie Cross, development manager for Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. “Thanks to our sponsors and volunteer elves all the income goes directly to making a difference for our young patients and not in administration costs, and being able to order online makes it even better.”

The last day for ordering a Letter from Santa Claus is 14th December, just call 0113 392 5202 or visit www. leedschildrenshospital.org.uk

GSAL STUDENTS SELECTED FOR HIPAC

Five girls from The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have been selected for the North of England hockey High Performance Assessment Centre (HIPAC), which involves an intensive training programme for two days followed by a third playing matches against squads from the different regions. Lucinda Obank Y11 and Katie Toogood L6 will take part in the U17 HIPAC; Becky Hutson Y11 in the U16s and twins Rebecca and Katie Birch Y10 in the U15 age group.

From here the girls could be selected to attend further assessment sessions and potentially England.

“I am extremely proud of the girls’ achievements”, said Lyndsay French, Head of hockey at GSAL. “They have worked incredibly hard over the summer months to gain selection for the HIPAC squads. We wish them all the success in the matches and I hope they fully enjoy the experience.”

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HANNAH TAKES BRONZE IN WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Hannah Starling, an Upper Sixth student at The Grammar School at Leeds, made history recently by winning the first ever World Junior medal in the Girls A Springboard category for Great Britain at the World Junior Diving Championships in Adelaide. The 17-year old won bronze in a closely fought competition with a score of 457.55, just behind USA’s Gracia Leydon Mahoney (463.10) and China’s Zheng Qulin (460.40).

Hannah finished 13th in the same event on her Olympic debut in London this summer, missing out on a place in the finals by just 0.75 of a point. She went on to further success in Adelaide by winning Silver in the 3m synchro diving event with her partner Alicia Blagg, another member of the City of Leeds squad. This is a new pairing and as the two haven’t competed together for about six years, they had no expectations of a medal, so to win silver was a real bonus.

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AUTHOR MICHELLE PAVER BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE Swimming with dolphins, climbing an erupting volcano or fashioning a fishhook from deer antler is all in a day’s work for award-winning author Michelle Paver, whose latest book ‘Gods and Warriors’ is the first of a series set in ancient Greece, and brings the hunter gatherer existence to life.

Michelle’s activities, undertaken in the name of research into her historical adventure stories, enthralled her audience of pupils from primary schools in Harrogate and Rawdon and Years 5 to 8 at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL).

She was speaking at GSAL before her appearance at the Ilkley Literature Festival, where the school is the major sponsor of the Children’s Festival.

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CHILDREN’S LAUREATE VISITS RALPH THORESBY SCHOOL

The UK’s current Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson recently paid a visit to Ralph Thoresby School and Holt Park Library. The bestselling author of over 150 books including ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Jack and the Flumflum Tree’ visited Leeds as part of her tour of libraries across the UK. 50 December 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

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Ralph Thoresby, in partnership with Holt Park Library, welcomed over 250 children from local primary schools,

who watched Julia bring some of her hugely popular stories and songs to life.

Some lucky children even got to perform with the author.

“This was a fantastic event and linked well with our drive to improve standards of literacy at Ralph Thoresby and our partner primary schools”, said Will Carr, Head Teacher at Ralph Thoresby School.

“We hope this will be the first of many successful events in partnership with Leeds Libraries.”

NEW EDITION Notices Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Groups A warm & supportive environment for children & parents/carers.

Imaginative play, songs, stories, baking, seasonal crafts.

Groups Mon–Fri am Old Tetley Hall, Headingley, & Tues am Stainbeck Community Hall, Stainbeck Lane. Details: 269 0262, enquiries@leeds-steiner.org.uk Bring Your Own Baby Hyde Park Picture House. Latest releases in baby-friendly environment. Babies up to 12 months (two adults per baby). £4.50, free tea or coffee & baby goes free! Tickets limited to 70 so please book. Details: 275 2045, www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk Brownies (For girls aged 7-10). Hawksworth Wood – Tues; Kirkstall & Far Headingley – Wed; Headingley – Thurs; Hyde Park & Burley – Fri. A fantastic place to make new friends, have new experiences & build self-esteem. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Football North East Leeds Under 13 (Current Year 9) require players for Sunday morning league. Training Tues 7 – 8pm at Thomas Danby. Home games on Scott Hall fields. Details: Ian Jones 07956 573676

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Guides (for Girls aged 10-14) who want to share new experiences with new friends. Spend 1 evening a week being creative, choosing what you want to do & building your self confidence in an all girl environment. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Italian Play & Stay For Italian speaking children aged 1 – 5.

Meet Brownberrie Lane Pre-school, Horsforth LS18 5SB, 4 – 5pm Fri, except 2nd week of month when there is a special session Sat 11am – 1pm, which includes lunch. Small charge to cover costs. Details: lapiccolascuolaitaliana@gmail.com Junior Rugby. Moortown Rugby Union Club, a brilliant club for youth development with squads from U7s up to adult openage rugby, is recruiting for their Under 7s & 8s squads (current Year 3 classes). The teams train & play against other local clubs Sundays 10:30am. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701 or 274 94014. www.moortownrugby.co.uk Lawnswood YMCA Under 16s (next year’s Year 11) are looking for players for the 2012/13 season. Matches in Harrogate & District Youth League on Sundays. Details: Steve Ellis 267 4499 (evenings & weekends),mjh.morgan@ntlworld.com 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/ Rainbows (For girls aged 5-7). Kirkstall – Wed; Headingley – Thurs; Hyde Park & Burley - Fri. Local Rainbow groups are having loads of fun with their motto Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.

Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Saturday Matinees 12pm at Hyde Park Picture House, Brudenell Rd. LS6. Family friendly films. £4.50 adults/ £1 kids.

Details: 275 2045, www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Active Women Leeds Cycle rides 3rd Sun of month, 11am leaving from Waitrose car park, Meanwood. Circular routes along quiet roads or off road cycle paths around north Leeds. Free. Details: 395 7364, www.goskyride.com/ breeze.

Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. New members welcome. All ages & abilities, no experience required.

Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggate-morris.blogspot. com

with Brian Morgan. This will also be a social occasion with a buffet lunch. New members welcome.

Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks.co.uk

beef-burgers & sausages! High quality crafts, wreaths, & gifts.

Granary Café & Farm Shop open 9am - 5pm. Details: 320 3600, www.caringforlife.co.uk

Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees, juice & lots of chat every Saturday. Everyone welcome.

Create Handmade Signs Sat 8 Dec, 1.30 – 3.30pm at Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds. Fascinated by the quirky nature of home rules, artists Lisa Bristow & Christian Lloyd talk about their ‘Home Rules’ project & invite you to create all kinds of signs. Free. Details: 343 2778, www.bristowlloyd.info

Christmas Fair Sat 8 Dec, 1 – 3pm at St Chad’s C of E Primary School, Northolme Ave. LS16 5QR. Children’s crafts, games, choir, Santa’s grotto, hot food, mulled wine, jambola. Raffle prizes include a Mini-micro scooter! Everyone welcome.

St Gemma’s Vintage Fair Sat1/ Sun 2 Dec at the Hospice on Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Lots of fantastic treasures to be found at this award-winning event. Treat yourself to a unique gift or relax over coffee/tea & cake. Details: michelleb@st-gemma.co.uk

Christmas Market Fri 7 Dec, 3 – 8pm/ Sat 8 Dec, 10am – 3pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Entry by donation.

Exciting stalls, beautiful gifts, live music & entertainment, sizzling German sausages & warming mulled wine! Buy your Nordman Christmas tree & visit Santa in his grotto! Details: 218 5570, www. st-gemma.co.uk

Oxfam Book & Gift Fair Sun 9 Dec, 11am - 3.30pm at the Meanwood Institute (92 Green Rd). Your chance to pick up special one-off treasured used books & also new gifts and cards perfect for Christmas.

Buttercross Belles Women’s North West Morris Dancing, Thurs 8 – 10pm at St Joseph’s Primary School, Otley. Musicians & new dancers of all abilities welcome.

Creative Bookbinding with Louise Atkinson Sat 15 Dec, 2-4pm at Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds. Explore bookmaking & create dioramas based on gallery collections using collage, drawing & sculptural techniques. Details: 343 2778, gallery@leeds.ac.uk

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

Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436 kaybeehall@talktalk.net

Landscapes of the Body: Movement Workshop Sat 22 Dec, 2-4pm at Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds. Gerry Turvey uses themes & ideas inspired by the exhibition ‘Unseen Works’ by Chris Wood to develop movement & dance. Free. Details: 343 2778, gallery@leeds.ac.uk

Flower Arranging Classes Wed 7 – 9pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley, LS17. NAFAS trained teacher. Beginners & experienced arrangers welcome!

Next course starts 19 Sept Details: Judy Watker 07538 132053, 261 2379, watkers@ btinternet.com

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/

HEADART Community Art Group Wed 10am – 12 noon at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Meet new friends & share creative abilities. Open to all with creative craft interests. Details: Michael 07840 797747

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 £8 (juniors £1). Try before you join. Details: 01943 430657, pat_barnett@yahoo.com 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 ARTS & CRAFTS Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 1 Dec, 10am - 4pm at Poolin-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. A traditional Chinese kite workshop

FREE FOR charities, churches, social clubs & non-profit community groups

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Annual Christmas Fair Sat 8 Dec, 10am – 1pm at Headingley Methodist Church (opp Arndale Centre). Gifts & stocking fillers, cakes, books, bric-a-brac, plants, Traidcraft , tombola, raffle & competitions, plus delicious homemade refreshments & bacon butties. Free entry.

Cards for Good Causes Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm until 18 Dec at Headingley Library. Cards from over 30 major charities. Staffed by volunteers. Over 80p in every pound goes to the charities.

To volunteer, contact Frances Hainsworth on 275 1518 Caring For Life Christmas Fayre Sat 8 Dec, 10am – 3pm, Crag House Farm, off Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Santa’s grotto, children’s activities, horse & cart rides, entertainment, festive food – incl. CFL’s famous

Coffee Morning with toasted tea cakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church. Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Feral Cat Welfare Christmas Fair Sat 8 Dec, 10.30am – 2.30pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, (junction Fink Hill/ Hall Lane, Horsforth. In aid of stray & feral cats & kittens. Gifts, bric-a-brac, cakes, crafts, cat toys tombola, etc. Entry 50p. Loving homes always needed for affectionate cats & kittens. Details: 293 9484, www.feralcatwelfare.org.uk Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane.

9am – 12.30pm.

Headingley Fleamarket Sat 1 Dec, 2.30 – 4.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Bigger, better & loads of bargains!

Hyde Park Community Shop Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri, 1 – 4pm at Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd. LS 3. Ladies, men’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac & more. 90% of things cost just £1.

Meanwood Valley Farm Christmas Fayre Sat 8 Dec, 11am – 2.30pm.

Sugarwell Rd, Meanwood, LS7 2QG. Christmas wreaths, seasonal plants, tombola, bric a brac, secondhand toys & Santa of course!

Santa’s Coffee Morning Sat 1 Dec, 10am – 12 noon at Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Cakes, books, Fair Trade goods & crafts, plus Santa! All welcome. Proceeds to Children in Distress.

Saturday Coffee Morning 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist

GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips & social events.

Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk Delicious Bites Cookery Group meets Tues 12 – 2pm at Burley Lodge Centre, Burley Lodge Rd LS6. New group. Share favourite recipes with fellow food lovers.

Make friends & learn how to prepare cuisine from around the world. Cooking demonstrations, tastings etc. Details: 318 8960, bitesdelicious@yahoo.co.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.

Details: 343 2584, www.leeds. ac.uk/fuam Friends of Leeds City Museums raise funds to finance acquisitions for Leeds’ museums, through a range of exciting trips & social events. New members very welcome. Details: 269 3899, jspearsonster@gmail.com Headingley Games Club Thurs 6.30 – 10.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Boardgames: Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, mst Euro-games, etc. Tabletop games: 40k, Hordes, Flames of War, War machine, etc & Role Playing Games. Details: 275 9762, http://headingleygamesclub. com/ Facebook group: Headingley Games Club 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

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Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm at Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome. Details: The Secretary 285 2522 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. Improvers: Tues 12.45 – 3pm, Fri 10 – 12.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm. Details: Gill Copeland 225 7237, www.leedsbridgeclub. com Leeds Caledonian Society Sat 1st Dec: popular St Andrews dinner/dance at Castle Grove, Far Headingley. Tickets from -267 4141. Sun 2 Dec: Annual Church Service at Headingley St Columba URC at 10.45am.

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Upcoming meetings: Thurs 6 Dec, Mon 21 Jan, Mon 18 Feb. 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert. org.uk

Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance).

Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972 Leeds National Trust Supporter Group 4 Dec: Lecture ‘Illuminated Manuscripts’; 13 Dec: Members Coffee morning & Musical Entertainment Ticket only. 10am at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Leeds Oxfam Group Lively group campaigns on issues of global justice. Regular meetings on 1st Wed of month, venue varies.

All welcome. Details: www. oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay. Events include talks by visiting speakers on subjects ranging from sports to mountain photography. In-house & inter-club competitions. Plenty to interest photographers at all levels. New members very welcome. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk Leeds RSPB Group AGM Wed 5 Dec includes illustrated talk

by Ted Clements ‘Travels with a Camera’, looking at birds & wildlife of the Shetlands & Suffolk. Venue: Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, 7.30pm. All welcome. Details:

rspbleeds@googlemail.com 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 Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer run social group organising a variety of events in North Leeds, city centre & around. All ages & friendly people welcome. Detaqils; www.lets-go-leeds.co.uk.

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners.

Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group covers NW Leeds & meets monthly to plan events. Looking for new members. Details or to book a speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more.

Mainly over 30s. Monthly new members’ night in North Leeds.

Details: 0844 8111025, www. leedsivc.org.uk 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 Sun 10.30am – 12.30pm. Weekly Wed creative writing workshops.

New writers welcome. Details: Liz 0798 5514331 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.

Bell Ringing at St Chad’s Thurs 7.30 – 9pm Beginners & experienced ringers welcome.

Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, t.s.futers@leeds.ac.uk

Royal Park Community Consortium meets regularly.

Details: Sue 07796 784018, Paul 07962 255621, huayhuash@ rock.com

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COMMUNITY NOTICES The Chippendale Singers Mixed voice choir, rehearses Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Madrigals, folksongs, spirituals & sacred works, plus lighter music & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential).

Details: Chris Denton 284 3744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318 www.chippendalesingers. co.uk

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989 Leeds Guild of Singers Welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses.

Are you a confident sightreader? Would you like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir?

Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details: Liz at secretary@leedsguildofsingers. org.uk

The Oddfellows Concert Sat 8 Dec, 7.30pm at Meanwood Methodist Church, featuring the fantastic Harrogate Band. Lots of Christmas classics & only £6. Mince pies available in the interval. Details: Tracey 242 4003

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club meets Wed, 7 – 10pm at Guiseley Factory Workers’ Club, Town St. Guiseley. Friendly environment.

Listen to or play the club’s Roland AT900c & Yamaha Tyros 3. Guests welcome. Details: 267 9865

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

Leeds People’s Choir Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm at Swarthmore Education Centre, 2 - 7 Woodhouse Sq. LS3. Details: 243 2210 www. leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to try us out. Wide repertoire & friendly people!

Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Moor Voices Wed fortnightly (5 & 19 Dec), 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley. Informal singing group. Beautiful harmonies from around the world. Led by inspiring teacher Angela Michel.

No auditions, no singing alone, no

experience needed. Details: 278 3120, airasa.ms@gmail.com ‘Christmas Cheer’ with Phoenix Concert Band Sat 1 Dec, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth. A concert of traditional carols & other festive music.

Tickets £6 from 226 7757 or on the door 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 Singing to Raise Funds Fairfax Singers will bring some lovely music to help raise those much needed funds for your charity. 14 year reputation. Details: 01274 597024, 01943 877464 www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk 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 Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Friendly, informal string orchestra made up of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome. Specific beginners group for those especially new to playing. Details: www.ylss.org SENIORS Beaus & Belles Christmas Dance Sat 15 Dec, 7.30 – 11pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel LS16. Ballroom, Sequence & Fun Dances. Licensed bar, Christmas buffet & raffle. £5 on door. Get your dancing shoes on & dance the night away! Details: Ken 230 1213, Edna 267 9670

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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 or 267 5657 Lunch Club Mons & Weds 111.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise.

Transport provided. Volunteers always welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Luncheon Club meets 12 noon Tues at Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open to anyone over 60 for food & friendship. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please order in advance.

Details: 275 5615, 275 1592 MENA (Meanwood Elders Neighbourhood Action) Local community scheme which offers befriending services, exercise classes & social activities, plus information & signposting to local services. Membership free for over 60s. Quarterly newsletter is sent out with information about all activities. Details: 278 5777, mena@wrvs.org.uk

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors living in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall.

Membership free to those aged 60 or over. Details: 369 7077, infoowls@gmail.com St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal, tea/ coffee, biscuits & good company for just £4.50. Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s. Transport provided.

Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917 STEP (for the over 60s in West Park & Far Headingley) at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill LS16. Mon 1 – 3pm afternoon tea, cakes & bingo; Tues 10 – 11.30am Gentle Exercise & a cuppa; Thurs 10 – 11.30am cuppa & toasted teacake, followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1pm. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds.org.uk U3A Leeds is a friendly, lively organisation for anyone no longer in full time work. Over 20 special interest groups & fortnightly talks on various topics, held at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club.

Details: 07552 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk

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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

Free Talk ‘Living in the Present…

The Perfect Gift’ Fri 7 Dec, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. No booking required.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.bkwsu.org, www.bkwsu.org/ uk/leeds

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 “Prepare yourself to play a role exteriorly & interiorly not to identify yourself” (G.I. Gurdjieff). Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, rb@gurdjieff-leeds.com. The Leeds Gurdjieff Society

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Sunday services 10.45am.

Everybody welcome. Details: www. headingley-urc.co.uk Holy Trinity Meanwood Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion.

Everyone Welcome. Details: 275 7885, www.holytrinitymeanwood. org.uk

Free Group Meditation Sun 78pm (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.

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Hare Krishna Programme Tues 7 – 8.30pm at Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6. Mantra Meditation, Kirtana Yoga, Enchanting Music, Ecstatic Dancing, Discourses on Bhagavad Gita & Great Vegetarian Food.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Leeds Healing Centre Fri 11am – 2.30pm at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Rd, LS6.

Healing by members of The Healing Trust to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing. Also Thurs 7 – 8.30pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Donations appreciated. Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www. leedsquakers.org.uk

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church meets for Sunday services at the West Park Centre, Spen Lane (10:30am & 6pm). Many other activities through the week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

Stainbeck United Reformed Church Stainbeck Rd. Family Christingle: Mon 17 Dec, 6pm.

Sing carols & share mince pies. Blue Christmas: Thurs 12 Dec, 7.30pm. Celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. Christmas services: Family Nativity Service: Sun 23 Dec, 10.45am; Carols by Candlelight: Sun 23 Dec, 6.30pm; Midnight Communion: Mon 24 Dec, 11.30pm; Christmas Day Celebration: Tues 25 Dec, 10am. http://stainbeck.urc.org.uk/

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley. Lively services every Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm. All welcome.

Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly, 2pm in The Schoolroom. Varied programme, interesting speakers. Warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913

St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner 10.30am services every Sunday.

1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. All Welcome.

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am.

Details: 275 7215, www.mvbc. org.uk

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Open for worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome. Open Day Sat 30 June 10am.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun of month 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome.

Details: www.st-michaelsheadingley.org.uk St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6. Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds. org.uk

Stillness Group Every Mon at Friends’ Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8.

Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Spend time in stillness with like minded friends. Details: Sally 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere. com West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service at 10.30am. Crèche for young children where they are looked after for part of the service. Tea/coffee & a chat after service. A warm welcome to all.

SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 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 Carers Leeds Offers support to young adult carers aged 18-30.

Details: Nikki 07854 481061, Nikki.pattinson@carersleeds. org.uk Carers Leeds has launched a new dementia cafe in the centre of Leeds at 6 – 8 The Headrow (opp Three Legs pub). Next dates: 13 Dec. Details: Lisa McAvan 246 8338 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

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Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744 Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon of month, 7 – 9pm, in a secular setting.

Support group welcoming people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Warm welcome. Details: Dot 274 5167 Leeds Coeliac Group Coffee Morning Wed 5 Dec, 10 – 11.30am at Sainsbury’s Coffee Shop White Rose Centre LS11.

Great opportunity for a chat with fellow coeliacs – ideal for the newly diagnosed or those struggling with gluten free diet.

Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com

lectures free & open to public, 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. Leeds LS2. Details: www.ts-leeds.org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 8 Dec, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds. Lecture entitled ‘A Ramble round the Registry Office’

by Barbara Dixon. Free drop in sessions Tues 2 – 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J.Butler 263 9540 WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Wed 5 Dec: ‘A Festive Musical Journey’ with flautist & entertainer Simeon Wood. Wed 2 Jan: ‘Karaoke to Cabaret’ with Tony Cleaver (voted their Best Speaker 2010). Details: Mrs Huntley 230 1584

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-judgemental 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

Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness. Details: MuslimahMums@yahoo.co.uk,

Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (except bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road. Details: 231 1727

Shakti Women’s Gathering Sun16 Dec, 11.30am – 1.30pm at Yoga Kula, Chapel Allerton. Seasonal women’s gathering. Each session focuses on an aspect of yoga & women’s health. Entry by donation. All proceeds to women’s charities. Includes tea & cake.

Babes in arms welcome. www. yogakulaleeds.co.uk

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 with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS 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 Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 2 Dec: ‘Transformational Archetypes of the Tarot de Marseille’, Clemens Brenan (London).

Sun 16 Dec: ‘Adventures in Consciousness: Far More than Flesh & Bone’, Ruby P Tovet & Timothy Wyatt (Bradford). All

Thankful Familyz a group for women & children envisaged as a hub of sisterliness. Details: Maryam at Thankfulfamilyz@ yahoo.co.uk

hotmail.com MISC/ EVENTS Beck Arts Trail Sun 9 Dec, 1 – 4pm. Enjoy mince pie & a glass of mulled wine on the friendly Beck Arts Group trail around Shaw Lane, Monkbridge Rd & the Highbury’s. Trail map from No37 Catering corner Highbury Lane/ Monkbridge Rd. Blood Donor Sessions Mon 3 Dec, 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd; Mon 24 Dec, 10am – 1pm at Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd. LS8; Wed 26 Dec, 10.30am – 1.30pm at The Immaculate Heart, Harrogate Rd. Details & to book an appointment: 0300 123 23 23, www.blood. co.uk Christmas Carol Concert Wed 5 Dec, 6pm Lineham Farm Children’s Centre, Eccup, LS16 8AZ. Tickets £5 adults/ £2.50p children. Pupils from Castleton, Mill Field & Grimes Dyke Primary Schools perform festive songs.

Lineham Farm cards & preserves on sale. Adopt an animal for Christmas! Mince pies & mulled wine. Details: 2817880, clare@ linehamfarm.co.uk Corporate Volunteering at Lineham Farm Many leading companies are helping to keep the centre in tip top condition.

To find out more about corporate volunteering days & other volunteering roles contact the centre. Details: 230 0959, pennyp@linehamfarm.co.uk

‘Stitches’ Meanwood knitting, crochet, sewing & chat group.

Details: Kath Copeland 294 6510

Fields of Vision Fri 30 Nov at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

Day conference on Arts in Sport, convened by Leeds Rugby Arts (Leeds Rugby Foundation) in assoc. with Institute for Sport, Physical Activity & Leisure (Leeds Met). Details: S.Armitage@ leedsmet.ac.uk, http:// artsinsport.wordpress.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

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Westwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm. Free admission.

Donations welcome. Details: 261 4344 For events & pony days visit www.hopepastures.org

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley LS28. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills. Details: Stephanie Hanson 255 0824, hansonstevie@

Left Bank New Year Party Mon 31 Dec. Live music, cool DJ, dancing, amazing street food & sparkly lights! Details: www. leftbankleeds.org.uk

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon each month 7pm at Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.org/ leeds

Meanwood Valley Farm Carol Service Tues 11 Dec, 7.30pm under the Barn at Sugarwell Rd, Meanwood, LS7. Featuring the Salvation Army Band, Nativity performed by Stainbeck Junior Church Magical Evening of Touching Musical Performances & Moving Readings Tues 4 Dec, 6.30 7.30pm at Leeds Minster (Leeds Parish Church) All proceeds to The Haven Breast Cancer Charity in celebration of its 4th year in Yorkshire. Tickets £10 (VIP seating £15) available from 284 7800 ‘On Your Marks’ Tues 27 Nov, 7.45pm at St Chad’s Parish Hall.

Contemporary performance, dance, song, literature & poetry on the theme of sport. Tickets £4 from HEART, Bennett Rd. or on door Supported by Imove, Headingley LitFest & funding from Arts Council.

Oxfam Poetry Evening Wed 5 Dec, 7pm in Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley. Theme: ‘Time’. Free – donations appreciated. Everyone welcome. Tea/coffee provided.

‘Raise the Roof’ Christmas Reggae Party Fri 14 Dec, 7.30pm – midnight at Swarthmore 2-7 Woodhouse Sq. LS3. Licensed bar & food to share. Dance the night away with reggae band Mojah & DJ Peter James. Tickets £5 on door or in advance from Swarthmore’s café or reception.

All profits to Swarthmore’s roof refurbishment. Details: 243 2210 www.swarthmore.org.uk St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge?

Why not join our leadership team – No prior knot tying experience required! Details: gsl@ stchadsscouts.org.uk St Gemma’s Santa Dash 2012 Sun16 Dec. Open to all ages & abilities & designed to get you in the festive spirit. Join hundreds of Santas in city centre for a 1 or 2 mile dash to raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. Details: Tara 218 5559, tarag@st-gemma. co.uk, www.st-gemma.co.uk Weddings at St Chad’s If you are thinking of a wedding at St Chad’s, visit www.stchads.co.uk.

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