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Dear Readers, We have another exciting month is lined up for you! First of all we invite you to turn your Christmas Shopping into an adventure by discovering all the wonderful little independent gift shops in the area – whilst, of course, rewarding yourselves with cake and good food along the way!

We have a quick chat with author Michael Morpurgo who brings War Horse – The Concert to City Varieties this month. We also had the pleasure of meeting Alan Bennett when he did an evening of readings at City of Leeds High School.

WAR HORSE THE CONCERT AT CITY VARIETIES

The Leeds Gathering, the annual celebration of Irish music and culture, has a great line –up this year; as has the 26th Leeds International Film Festival. It will be screening over 150 feature films, 130 short films, plus various other screening events.

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Put the pleasure back into Christmas shopping – visit some of the lovely independent gift shops and craft markets right on your doorstep.

It’s coming into Christmas show season and we have some real treats in store, including ‘Wind in the Willows’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at The Playhouse; Northern Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ and ‘Oliver!’ (with Neil Morrissey) at The Grand; and a super, fun, rock version of ‘Cinderella’ at City Varieties – for which you could win Family Tickets.

In addition, there’s no end of Christmas fairs and concerts to plan to see.

We are also very excited about launching our new edition in LS7, LS8 and LS17 in December, and our new, online directory is getting closer and closer to going live.

Don’t forget to contact us with your advertising and news as soon as you can for the next couple of editions – before Christmas stops people thinking logically again!

Kind regards

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The Gathering has dozens of events, including music, literary, film and educational events, featuring some of Ireland’s most dynamic local, national and international performers.

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Rawdon Billing Action Group (RBAG) recently submitted a report to the Leeds City Council Planning Department to inform its forthcoming Greenbelt review.

The comprehensive, evidence-based report presents the critical importance of the land, demonstrating how it continues to meet the Greenbelt criteria, as set out within the recently published National Planning Policy Framework.

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RBAG was established earlier this year to oppose development on the Rawdon Billing and surrounding land (approximately 220 acres in total). The land, which is privately owned, is currently designated as Greenbelt.

It has been put up for sale but, because there is a forthcoming Leeds City Council review of Greenbelt allocations, it could be under threat from development.

RBAG has worked hard to publicise the potential threat and to gather local support.

Volunteers from the local community have undertaken a leaflet drop to all homes in the local area, to ensure that everyone is aware of the potential threat. The Group has provided details of who and where you can write to on their website.

Many have already signed the Group’s petition opposing the potential development of the Billing but, because this only counts as a single objection, it is important to write individually to local Councillors and LCC Planning Department.

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The Nationwide Big Litter Pick, organised by ASDA, ran from 8th – 16th September. In Holt Park local residents were out in force.

ASDA staff, several students from Ralph Thoresby School, and PC Parminder Lall, were all involved, and together they collected over 15 bags of rubbish.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance recently received £12,000 from Yorkshire Freemasons.

In these uncertain times, where austerity and social distress feature regularly in the news and on television, the principles which underlie Freemasonry have never been more relevant and important.

Founded on three great principles – brotherly love, relief and truth – it’s the relief or charitable side of Freemasonry that will, perhaps, come as a surprise to many. After the National Lottery, Freemasons are responsible for the most substantial donations to charitable causes, and a great many worthy causes in our local community have benefitted from substantial charitable donations from Freemasons.

Local Freemasons (many of whom meet at Castle Grove Masonic Hall in Headingley) have made donations to 14 local hospices in the last year, and to the Yorkshire branch of the British Red Cross towards the purchase of two non-emergency ambulances.

Since April 2008, Freemasons across the West Riding of Yorkshire have given 20,000 teddy bears to children attending accident and emergency departments in local hospitals as part of our TLC (Teddies for Loving Care) campaign.

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HOLT PARK ATTACKS LITTER!

But Freemasons are a conservative bunch and rarely shout about their achievements or contributions to society – historically because of a wary Press.

Freemasonry isn’t a secret society, but it is a society where matters of politics and religion aren’t discussed – Masonry welcomes members from all religions.

Over the last few years, suspicious attitudes have softened and information about Freemasonry in our region can easily be obtained by visiting the Province of Yorkshire West Riding’s website at www.wrprovince.net.

For those who are genuinely interested in finding out more, we are pleased to announce an Awareness Evening on 19th November 2012 at 7:30pm. This is an opportunity for gentlemen to ask questions of our members and learn more about this ancient and honourable organisation.

Holt Park Tenants and Residents Association would like to build on this success and encourage other local residents to get involved in regular litter picks that will be announced in the future. For more information, please contact Alan Mann on 0113 281 7605/ 07901 656886

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NEWS FROM YOUR COUNCILLORS THE ADEL Councillor Clive Fox Adel & Wharfedale Ward

The long queues outside all good bookshops are a sure sign that the city council’s Statement of Accounts for 2011/12 has just been published.

Though the 121-page tome remains substantially the same year after year (after all it’s only the figures that get changed), it does contain a mine of information. The only problem is that few people understand the figures.

Working through the accounts can be challenging and there are none of the glossy colour photographs that usually accompany council publications – no pictures of happy contented citizens eagerly queuing to pay their council tax.

Even Page Three contains little more inspiring than a paragraph on ‘Pervasive accounting concepts’. There’s no explanation as to how the problem can be addressed without the prolific use of weed killer.

It’s hard going to be sure. By page 11 we are reading about ‘Componentisation of fixed assets’, and what on earth are we

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to make of the ‘Accumulated absences account’? Try making contact with any specific council officer and you might begin to understand.

Never mind all that, how did we get on?

It’s not good news I’m afraid. There you have it on page 16. We lost £457 million in the year, which represents around £1,400 per household, nearly 80% more than the annual budget. If we go on like this Leeds will be joining Greece and Spain in the queue for an EU bailout.

But help is at hand. A further note tells us we didn’t really lose money after all. We actually had an under-spend of £1.5m for the year, so really we did quite well. It’s all very confusing. That £457million loss is mainly to do with a poor performance last year by the pension fund, so that’s all right then. And, by the way, our stock of council houses is worth £3 billion more than the balance sheet shows. Maybe we should actually be lending money to Greece.

Curiously the £1.5m surplus exactly matches a legacy received by the council last year. Perhaps if we all remember the council in our wills its financial problems will go away. Well it was worth a thought. clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

There is also the problem of developers ‘land banking’ i.e. buying land that may be earmarked for planning in the future (such as PAS sites), and land they have bought, have permission for, but are not building on. I would advocate that they use the land they have permission for before taking a punt on future housing needs.

The Council is investing in new vehicles to tackle anti social noise outside normal working hours. Two new vehicles will be used to deal with noise nuisance on a city-wide basis, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service previously only had two marked response vehicles and one marked van. Noise nuisance is a key problem and it is vital that the Council is able to respond at times when these problems are most common.

The debate concluded by calling on the Council to ask for the intervention of the Secretary of State to restrict the developers’ ability to exploit the situation.

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Mechanical sweepers, will cover main roads and hotspots, then the leafing maps.

Capacity days will be. Where needed, the team’s bulky/fly tipping crew will be diverted to tackle de-leafing. A Bulk Vehicle will also be dedicated to de-leafing and other bulk vehicles will be used flexibly across the area, focusing on other service requests (fly-tipping etc). Streetscene will prioritise reported leaf issues where there is genuine concern that leaves could be a risk to safety.

In the current Unitary Development Plan (UDP), the Planning Inspector deemed some sites adjoining Greenbelt as Protected Area of Search (PAS) sites for future identified housing needs. At a to inundating the Council with applications to build on PAS sites. This is particularly worrying when there is a large number of unused brownfield sites. It has always been my priority for these brownfield sites to be used first.

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Leaf Clearing Programme 2012 The Council’s Streetscene Services team recently informed me that they had updated their leafing maps and would be targeting those streets worst affected by leaf and branch fall.

ASSOCIATION One huge advantage of coming to our meetings is that you get to hear in advance of major Leeds City Council initiatives in our community.

Boddington is up for sale with many controversial options. Eastmoor will almost certainly house the new secure unit. A tram system will be approaching our boundaries.

New speed restrictions are proposed for Otley Road. There will be changes to bin collections. And, as Councillor Barry Anderson attends every meeting, you have a direct line to LCC. In addition, work has begun on the new Holt Avenue development ‘Centurion Fields’. Residents are already complaining to the builders about a number of issues. The value of concentrating concerns through your local association means that the builders and Council pay attention and attend local meetings to explain their position.

We are also operating as the sponsoring body for a new footpath on Sir George Martin Drive. This initiative has been driven by a young mother worried about the traffic hazards in taking children to Adel School, for almost two years. Amanda Schonfeld has managed to obtain some financial support through local councillors but has to get matched funding. Through us she is trying to get Lottery funding.

Last month you will have seen an article by Ian Bond who is co-chairing the new Neighbourhood Forum. This is an initiative growing out of the Association with the support of Councillor Anderson. The plan they develop over the next 18 months will offer all Adel residents an opportunity to have a say in what kind of community we want to develop.

Ian will update us on progress at our monthly meetings.

The revised Adel Neighbourhood Design Statement is working its way through LCC bureaucracy. When completed it will be referenced on our site and LCC website.

Every month the police attend to update us on crime statistics, what we can do to prevent crime – like keeping your doors and cars locked! And they will respond to concerns raised.

We meet on the third Thursday of the month, 7.30pm in the Stables. Please attend, send your issues to me, or bring questions along to a meeting. They will be dealt with under Any Other Business. No December meeting.

Dr Barrie Hopson Chairman, Adel Association barriehopson@ashlingpartnership.com

ADEL NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM The first meeting of the Adel Neighbourhood Forum is due to take place early in November.

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Already more than 20 people, representing a broad cross section of the Adel community, have indicated their interest in becoming involved in shaping a view of how Adel should develop over the next 15 – 20 years.

The group will focus on the development of a Neighbourhood Plan for Adel. There is a degree of urgency in this as the sooner it is properly constituted, the sooner it can become a material consideration in planning.

The working group that has been involved in the preliminary planning recognises the importance of keeping the community informed and in ensuring that the views of the wider community are heard. It is recommending as a priority that an ‘open house’ event be held to seek the views of the community on development in Adel and in developing a wider vision for its future.

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Save Our Community School Crossing Patrol Warden We are concerned about the possibility of losing the School Crossing Warden on Sir George Martin Drive due to under use, after a long campaign by parents and our association to try and improve the road safety in our area. To avoid this, could parents please encourage their children to use the School Crossing Warden rather than take an alternative route to school. About 20 children per day currently use the service, but it requires about 50 to make it cost effective. If we don’t use it, we could lose it.

Play Area The Association has not given up on trying to find a suitable play area for children. We have been in contact with a company that can help us through each stage of our project should the need arise. But, before we can proceed we need a suitable area for the project that avoids being too close to housing.

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2012 ANOTHER SUCCESS! In August, the Horsforth Charity Committee held its annual ‘Horsforth Gathering’, an afternoon tea and entertainment for the over 75s of Horsforth.

The event, which was attended by more than 100 over 75s, has been organised and funded by the Committee since 1948. This year a generous donation from McCarthy Stone, and donations from attendees, has helped to keep the event running in future years.

The Committee has also been able to make donations to OPAL, Leeds Children’s Society and a struggling family in Horsforth and it is planning to support more local groups in the Horsforth Community.

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Whereas there may be some items that drive you to major high street shops, why not plan this year to put the pleasure back into Christmas shopping and visit some of the many independent gift shops and craft markets right on your doorstep.

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HEAD FOR HEADINGLEY In Headingley, you’ll find shops like Azendi, with its gorgeous silver jewellery, and an interesting selection of gifts at Tableau. The Bowery (A), on the corner of Grove Lane, showcases the work of emerging artists and designer/makers, with jewellery, ceramics, prints, textiles, cards and handy gift vouchers. Across the road (opposite Arcadia) is the fabulous wool shop Baa Ram Ewe (B) which, as well as wool, has a lovely selection of wool-related gifts, including beautiful knitting needles, handmade buttons and brooch pins.

If you are wondering what to buy for the artist in your family, nip along to Dinsdales (C) on Chapel Lane – the only independent art supply shop in Leeds. Graeme stocks a great range of paints, inks, pencils, papers, markers etc. and has some superb boxed gift sets. At the moment he has really good deals on large easels and is offering 33% off a range of Airfix.

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MARKETS ADD TO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT You can look forward to two Heart & Craft (D) shows at HEART on Bennett Road. Scheduled for Saturday 10th November and 8th December, you’ll find some lovely unique gifts – including extraordinary Biro art, handmade soap, silk scarves, soft toys, jewellery and ceramics. And, don’t forget Christkindelmarkt, the traditional German Christmas Market in Millennium Square, which runs from 9th November – 16th December.

You may have noticed how the Artsmix markets, held on Albion Street, have been getting better

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They are planning to hold markets every weekend in November and December. There is a fantastic variety of beautifully made gifts and you get to chat with the makers.

We mentioned Bird’s Yard (E) last month. With all its little designer and vintage shops it’s a mini market in its own right and worthy of a long browse, punctuated with tea and cake in the Marvellous Tea Shop, of course! It is full of surprises and wonderfully unique gifts.

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THE CHAPEL ALLERTON EXPERIENCE Stop off in Chapel Allerton – no, not for just an hour! Make it at least half a day. After all there are cafes, restaurants and bakeries to take advantage of along the way.

These little luxuries are all part of Christmas shopping. Spoil yourself a little and the whole experience is a lot more enjoyable!

The Glasshouse Gallery (F) is packed with fantastic ideas, many made right there in the shop or in their workshop in Knaresborough.

The first thing that will hit you is colour. Stained glass, jewellery, art, beautiful prints, quirky ornaments that aren’t just beautifully made, but also full of humour. A visit always puts me in a good mood. What’s more, they offer an ‘affordable art’ scheme – fancy a little sculpture or piece of art but find it a bit more than you can afford right now? Put a deposit on it and it’s yours when you finish paying it off – and no interest!

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YES, THERE IS AN INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOP! Just a few doors down is Radish Books (A) (one of only two independent bookshops in the area – the other being Philip Howard Books on Street Lane). In addition to a great selection of books, Radish also has an extensive range of Fair Trade clothing, jewellery and accessories. They offer both book and shop gift tokens and there are some interesting local books that make great gifts, like Mick McCann’s ‘How Leeds Changed the World’ for adults and Gillian Rogerson’s ‘Children’s History of Leeds’.

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MORE GIFTS THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT! Also on this strip is Angels with its stained glass Angels, handmade in Chapel Allerton, American folk art Angels from Crazy Mountain, plus lovely children’s gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery and other ranges of handmade giftware. Angels Too, a couple of doors down, has an extensive range of unusual cards as well as striking jewellery designs.

Casa Blanca, on the corner of Regent Street, has an eclectic mix of gifts including a fabulous range of home accessories, much of which is food related, but also glassware, lampshades, picture frames and wall art.

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Ooops! I almost forgot the children! Armadillo Toys (B) is just seconds away, with a great selection of games and puzzles, wooden toys, Playmobil and Galt toys, puppets, dressing up, and educational toys. There is also a branch in Horsforth.

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BEARS TO DIE FOR! Horsforth, with its three shopping areas – Station Road, Town Street and New Road Side – is also a great destination for a giftshopping safari. Start on Station Road with Wrapped (C). The shop may be small but it has an amazing collection of absolutely gorgeous gifts – striking jewellery, fabulous Italian bags and scarves, beautiful baby gifts, and things you would never have thought of!

They also have a range of nice gifts for men, including stylish clocks, cufflinks, wallets and more. And then there are the bears – Charlie Bears. On my last visit I met ‘Phileas’, a three-foot high bear just full of character.

Whereas his price matched his height, there were many others of all shapes and sizes, each one with a character all its own.

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Charlie Bears was started in Cookridge seven years ago by Charlotte Morris. Since then Charlotte has moved to Devon and Charlie Bears have become collectors’ items.

Picture perfect Christmas shopping For luxurious gifts, textiles, artisan jewellery, ceramics and leather goods.

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A HUGE VARIETY AROUND HORSFORTH Drag yourself away from Wrapped and head down Town Street where you’ll find a number of gift, card and party shops.

‘Ideas Unlimited’ (A) is teeming with them! There are collections of designer toiletries, candles, crockery, diaries, cards and a range of gifts from Cath Kidston.

Yankee Candles (B) further down Town Street smells scrumptious!

This American range tempts you with candles that sound as good as they smell – Brown Sugar and Cinnamon, Napa Valley Sun.

Then it’s on to New Road Side where ‘Card inc chocolatiers’ is ready to tempt you with great cards, delicious Belgian chocolates, hand painted glass, jewellery and more!

And, just a few doors away is Art of Gold that showcases the work of SG7 Jewellery and six other contemporary jewellery designers, plus art in various media.

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What else is there? Well, with the country in the grip of cycling mania, check out Crosstrax in Adel or Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative in Chapel Allerton for bikes or bike accessories. And, with Europe having just won The Ryder Cup, The Golf Shop on Street Lane might be a worthwhile stop.

To round off your Christmas shopping why not join, or sign up a friend or family member, to the Hospice Lottery. This gift will support Wheatfields and St Gemma’s Hospices, which do such great work in our area. You could win up to £12,000! See page 46 for all the details.

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THEY LIVED IN LEEDS

ARCHIBALD WITHAM SCARR (1827-1904) From Barrow-boy to Mayor of Leeds

Most people have heard the story of how Michael Marks, founder of Marks and Spencer, began his meteoric career running a stall in Leeds Kirkgate Market in the 1880s. One of his fellow market traders also won fame in his day, becoming a household name in Leeds as the ‘Mayor of the masses’. This was the redoubtable Archie Scarr, who spent all his working life in Kirkgate Market while making his mark as a hugely popular figure in local politics and a powerful spokesman for the working man.

Archie was born across the Pennines in Burnley, in 1827. His parents were grocers and tea dealers, but times were hard and when Archie was thirteen the family moved to Leeds where his father set up a vegetable stall in Vicar’s Croft, Kirkgate, then the open marketplace for the town. The family lived in the grim, impoverished area of the Leylands, and money was tight.

Archie found work in a warehouse but helped on the stall evenings and weekends. He would load any unsold vegetables onto a barrow and hawk them round the streets.

He soon took over on the stall, and got a reputation for hard work, thrift, and a head for business. He was up at 2am on market days to meet the market gardeners coming to town and strike the best deal.

When his father died in 1855 he took over the business, acquired a permanent stall (and shoes instead of clogs), and later, as the market buildings expanded, took on several more shops.

It was in the hubbub of the market that Archie developed his formidable skills in quick-witted argument and repartee, entertaining and winning over his customers – they found themselves buying whatever he had on offer! When he expanded the business into dried fruit, especially figs, his cry ‘come and get your scripture fruit’ became famous as his slogan – leading to many a later joke!

Archie, brought up a Wesleyan, was a passionate teetotaller all his life and a fervent and active supporter

of the temperance movement. His other major interest in his early years was political reform. In his early thirties he joined the Leeds Working Men’s Parliamentary Reform Association and began to speak at meetings and rallies. At one of the big reform meetings at the Town Hall in 1861 he spoke up passionately for working men’s right to the vote and their vital contribution to the life of the nation. He was chosen to be a member of the Leeds delegation to Parliament in 1866, in the lead-up to the 1867 Reform Act, which finally enfranchised most working men.

He turned then to local politics, a trenchant critic of what he saw as the Council’s mismanagement of rate-payers’ money. In 1869 he was proposed by the Liberals for election to the Council. It was claimed he would not be a silent member and

no ‘hole and corner work’ would escape him! He was elected in 1872 and was certainly not silent.

A lively, humorous, contentious speaker, he intervened on behalf of the working people who funded the Council, opposing what he saw as extravagance and supporting local residents in conflict with Council plans. In industrial disputes he took the workers’ side and offered money in support. His robust down-to-earth style made him immensely popular with working people, and when he failed to be elected Alderman in 1877 (words like ‘rough’ and ‘vulgar’ were used) there was a mass protest. One issue which had caused problems was his utter determination never to don an official robe, even for a Royal visit – this made national news. His refusal to ‘dress up’ of course made him even more popular. He was finally elected Alderman in 1880, and Mayor in 1887, in spite of some opposition. He was delighted and proud, bought a new silk hat (no robe!), locked up the mayoral wine cellar, and among other events organised a huge free gala in Roundhay Park for the people of Leeds.

After an unsuccessful attempt to stand for Parliament, Archie remained a vociferous member of the Council until 1898, served as a magistrate, and still went down to Kirkgate market every day.

He had a good life – two happy marriages, children, travel abroad, good friends, a successful business.

Only one event marred his last years, when he was attacked in the street and robbed. He never quite recovered. He died in 1904 and was buried at Lawnswood. In the same year the magnificent new Kirkgate Market building, which still stands today with its magical skyline of towers and minarets, was opened.

A pity he could not be there.

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UNICEF’S CHRISTMAS FAIR HELPS SUPPORT CHILDREN WORLDWIDE Thank you! Last year your support helped UNICEF raise over £95 million for children worldwide. It helped refugees in Dadaab fleeing famine and conflict in Somalia and unhappy children in Pakistan whose homes were destroyed by flooding. Your generosity has protected children suffering hunger, ill-health and instability as their familiar world was lost, and has been instrumental in improving their lives.

UNICEF still needs your help and many more vulnerable children need UNICEF’s resources and expertise. The Leeds UNICEF UK Group is committed to creating a better world for all children. Once again they are holding their popular UNICEF Christmas Gift and Craft Fair.

There will be stalls selling cards, jewellery, pottery, preserves and cakes, as well as UNICEF Gifts and an exciting

Magical Fairy Grotto! Come along to St. Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN on Saturday 17th November, 10am – 3pm, for a shop, coffee and cake or a delicious lunch and help us raise money for the

world’s most in need children. Entry £1.

For more information on UNICEF’s work, email leeds.unicef@gmail.com, call 07988 889921 or visit www.unicef.org.uk

LIFE & STYLE

FASHION IS NOT ALL ABOUT LONDON! This was the message from Colin McDowell MBE, one of the most senior voices on fashion in the UK, when he introduced ‘Wool Re-Fashioned’, a free exhibition running until 11th November in Gallery 2, Salt’s Mill, Saltaire.

‘Wool Re-Fashioned’ is an innovative collaboration between the Yorkshire Fashion Archive at Leeds University, and The Woolmark Company. It showcases one-off pieces from the Yorkshire Fashion Archive by designers such as Issey Miyake, Ossie Clark and Comme des Garcon, donated by people here in Yorkshire, alongside a redesign of those pieces by Leeds University design students, using wool fabric and contemporary techniques.

Using luxurious, fine Merion wools, produced by companies like Abraham Moon and Laxtons in Guiseley, the young designers mixed and matched textures and techniques (including French pleating and laser cut designs) to create garments for today with a nod to the past.

“This Archive is so important”, said Colin McDowell. “In this exhibition we are drawing on the past to inspire the future. The relationship between design and society is vital.”

He went on to talk about the important part this region has played in the industry and still does – Yorkshire mills supply major fashion houses around the world, including Vivienne Westwood and Burberry, in fact Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s Design Director, is patron of the Yorkshire Fashion Archive.

If you would like to donate fashion items to the Yorkshire Fashion Archive, contact Clare Watson on 0113 343 3793 or yfa@leeds.ac.uk or visit

www.yorkshirefashionarchive.org

SUE BEARDON TO GIVE ELLEN HEATON LECTURE Swarthmore’s Annual Ellen Heaton lecture will be held on Thursday 15th November, 7 – 9pm in the Ellen Heaton Room at Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, LS2.

In 2010, Sue Beardon spent three months as part of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. Her talk will cover her experiences in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley.

The lecture is free and open to all. There is free parking in Joseph’s Well (next door to Swarthmore). Further information from 0113 243 2210 or www.swarthmore.org.uk

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A BLUE PLAQUE FOR JRR TOLKIEN North Leeds gained a historic new landmark recently when a commemorative plaque was unveiled at 2 Darnley Road, West Park, the former home of the renowned academic and writer, J.R.R. Tolkien.

Although more commonly associated with Oxford, where he achieved international fame as author of the much loved books, ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’, it was actually at Leeds that Tolkien began his career as an academic. Working in the Department of English at the University of Leeds from 1920-1925, Tolkien quickly established himself as a renowned scholar in the academic world by co-authoring a translation of the medieval poem ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’. But it may well also have been during his time at Leeds that his imagination began to shape the characters and scenes that

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would later become familiar to so many readers. “It’s fascinating to think that the world Tolkien created was evolving in his mind as he enjoyed woodland walks in the Meanwood Valley in the 1920s”, said Dr. Kevin O’Grady, Director of Leeds Civic Trust.

Members of the Tolkien Society, together with a delegation from Leeds Civic Trust, the University of Leeds and the West Park Residents Association attended the unveiling, which was performed

by Dr. Kersten Hall of the University of Leeds. Commenting on the plaque’s significance, Dr. Hall said: “According to a BBC poll, J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is officially the nation’s favourite book. The city of Leeds deserves to be proud that its local heritage is connected to a literary figure who is cherished not just here in the UK, but also across the world.”

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AN ISLAND EXPERIENCE FOR TRIO LITERATI Entitled ‘Tea and Fancies’ the programme of words, music and afternoon tea is a lighthearted selection of gastronomic and literary delicacies to tempt the taste buds and stimulate the senses.

Trio Literati are known for their quirky entertainments, performed by actors and musicians who know the dramatic power of words and music, share a passion for the spoken word, and indulge a taste for comedy. On this occasion they will be joined by soprano Eleanor Rastall, a member of the London Philharmonia Choir.

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Headingley’s Trio Literati are looking forward to their next performance – on an island! The Trio will provide a cafestyle afternoon tea performance at The Waterton Park Hotel, near Wakefield, as part of the Walton Arts Festival.

Trio Lit in Noel Coward’s ‘P&O 1930’

‘Tea and Fancies’ is a witty, upbeat entertainment – a touch of class and a bit of fizz for a November afternoon.

The performance is on Sunday18th November, 4pm at The Waterton Park Hotel, Walton Hall, Wakefield, WF2 6PW. Tickets (£19.50) include a delicious High Tea served from 3.45pm.

For further information and bookings contact www.waltonartsfestival.org or call 01924 918679

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A CHRISTMAS CRACKER FROM NORTHERN BALLET Northern Ballet brings everyone’s favourite Christmas story to life with the revival of one of the Company’s most loved productions, ‘The Nutcracker’, at the Grand Theatre from Tuesday 18th – Sunday 30th December.

The Nutcracker is a seasonal favourite told in a traditional way. Amidst the Christmas commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever higher. As the clock strikes midnight Clara’s Nutcracker doll proves to be no ordinary toy. She is swept away by her Nutcracker prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

“People like to return to ‘The Nutcracker’ because it reminds them of

childhood and that magical time when your dreams can become reality”, said Northern Ballet’s Artistic director, David Nixon. He has set his version in the Regency period. The festivities are captured by Charles Cusick Smith’s striking set designs, David’s vivid costumes, and Mark Jonathan’s lighting. Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score is arranged by John Longstaff and performed by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

‘The Nutcracker’ has delighted audiences, young and old, for over 100 years. The perfect introduction to classical ballet, it has something for everyone. From the land of snow, to the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, it awakens childlike imagination in everyone.

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WAR HORSE – THE CONCERT COMES TO CITY VARIETIES This month, Michael Morpurgo will present ‘War Horse – The Concert’ at City Varieties and, with the stage show scheduled to play at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre next May, what a great opportunity to get a taste of what is in store.

War Horse –The Concert is made up of readings, fused together by music performed by award-winning duo John Tams and Barry Coope. John wrote the music for the original stage production.

The music is based on folk songs of the period and soldier’s songs and weaves its way through the show, holding it together emotionally.

We called Michael on his farm in Devon to find out a little more. First of all, what was his inspiration for War Horse? “I meet people and they tell me things”, he told us. “This was a chance meeting in a local pub 35 years ago. I started talking to an elderly man who turned out to be one of three old men living in the village who had been soldiers in the First World War. Aged just 17 he was in the Devon Yeomanry – as he said he was ‘there with the horses’. He lived alongside his horse and that horse was his best friend – he ‘could tell him anything’.

That’s where it started. A million horses went to France, 65,000 came back. This was a new way to write about the war, through the eyes of a horse.”

stantly improving the production. It’s more character driven. And, with each new cast it changes slightly – the Broadway version was actually seven or eight minutes shorter. It was tighter.”

You might think that one book about the First World War might be enough – but, as Michael says, people tell him things.

This time it was the story of Walter Tull who grew up in an orphanage, played football for Spurs, then joined up with his pals when war began in 1914. He was the only black soldier to serve in the British Army at that time. Incredibly brave, he died leading his men into attack in 1918. ‘A Medal for Leroy’, published by Harper Collins Children’s Books, is dedicated to his memory.

Michael was delighted, if a little pessimistic, when the idea of adapting his book to the stage with puppets was put to him. Wouldn’t it be laughable?

But, as he says, over the next two years director Tom Morris brought together amazing people, including South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, to create a piece of theatre that is beautifully observed.

From a little book in 1982, War Horse is now a million seller and the stage production has been a hit not only in The West End, but on Broadway, in Toronto, and is going on to tour Australia, the US, the UK and Ireland, and Berlin.

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War Horse – The Concert is at City Varieties on Friday 16th November at 7pm.

The show lasts 90 minutes and there is no interval. Tickets are available from 0113 243 0808 or www.cityvarieties. co.uk

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The North Leeds amateur theatre group STARS will present Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre’ at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, LS16, at 7.30pm from Tuesday 30th October – Saturday 3rd November.

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Leeds Philharmonic Chorus has performed the Messiah on countless occasions, including at London’s Albert Hall. However, on Saturday 15th December, in Leeds Town Hall, it will present a Messiah with a difference.

Instead of the more usual orchestral accompaniment, the Chorus will team up with the multi award-winning Black Dyke Band, one of oldest and best-known brass bands in the world.

On Thursday 13th December, and also in Leeds Town Hall, the Phil will also perform in the Lord Mayor’s Carol Concerts. This is always such a popular concert that there will be two performances – 6.30 and 8.30pm. Tickets are just £5, with half-price concessions.

Tickets for both events are available from the City Centre Box Office on 0113 224 3801, in person at The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square or via www. leedsphil.org

Leeds Philharmonic Chorus welcomes new members. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays, 7.15pm in St George’s Church, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3BR. For more information visit www.leedsphil.org/join.asp

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The Phil will be joined by the Halifax Choral Society and Leeds-based St Peter’s Singers, giving an even stronger Yorkshire flavour. The Phil’s Music Director, David Hill, will conduct. Tickets cost from £16 to £31 (concessions available).

Adapted by Polly Teale in 1997, this version was originally produced by the Shared Experience Company. It has completed successful West End runs and has also been performed extensively around the world.

Hannah Dolan and Chris Binns co-direct the play for STARS. “This adaptation explores the role of the Victorian woman in a society controlled by men and their expectations”, said Hannah.

“In this version, Polly Teale explores the relationship between Bertha, the madwoman in the attic, and Jane, the religious Governess controlled by the expectations of those around her.

“STARS have taken this challenging story of forbidden love and control and brought it to life with movement, sound and imagery which will have you wishing you were locked in the attic with Bertha.”

For tickets (£7.50/ £6), call 0113 293 9596, email tickets@starsleeds. co.uk or visit www.starsleeds.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN

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There may still be a few autumn flowers left in sheltered spots – asters, nerines, and a few late roses. There is probably still some autumn foliage waiting to drop. Keep on collecting these leaves (as they can be a hazard) and either bag them up or put into a chicken wire container to rot down.

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Winter prune fruit trees and bushes and plant any new ones.

Tidy up borders and beds but leave some seed heads for the birds. If not too wet, keep the edges of lawns neat – it does make a difference! Protect tender plants from winter weather. This is also a good time to lift and divide rhubarb crowns and replant in well dug and manured ground. Lift and store dahlia tubers too and store in a dry place.

Heliborus Niger seldom flowers in time for Christmas, but can be brought on a little earlier by covering with a cloche which protects them from soil splashes. Protect the tender bulbs of agapanthus and nerines with a thick mulch of garden compost. These are best grown in a sheltered spot or the base of a south facing wall or fence. You can also plant broad bean and pea seeds under cloches for an early harvest.

Try digging up a pot full of Lily of the Valley rhizomes, pot them up place them in a frost free greenhouse or conservatory to grow at their own pace. You can bring them into flower quicker by placing them in warmer conditions. After flowering and scenting your home they can be planted back outside and will flower again next year.

Examine the bulbs you have planted and, once they have reached an inch or so, move them into a cool greenhouse or cold frame. Once they start to form buds bring into warmer conditions.

Start to harvest Brussel sprouts picking from the bottom upwards, parsnips too can be lifted and, like sprouts, they taste better after a frost.

This month is the last chance in the current year to lay turf for new lawns. One advantage it that it won’t dry out. Once laid try to keep off it so as not to compact it or make it uneven.

Bird Watch with Stan Kenyon The little grebe is a small elusive water bird that likes to hide in waterside vegetation, swims buoyantly and dives often.

Smaller than a teal, it is rotund and almost tailless with a short neck and bill. General colouration is brown and buff in Autumn and Winter, but by Spring it develops chestnut cheeks and neck and a pale yellow spot at the base of its bill. In Summer its whinnying trill often betrays its presence.

Little grebes breed on still or slow-moving fresh waters. Wellvegetated lakes, ponds, rivers and canals are favoured. In Winter some move to sheltered coastal bays and in spells of severe frost there is a general exodus from nesting areas to larger rivers and the coast. Because they are susceptible to prolonged cold, little grebes can suffer heavy losses.

Though not common, this secretive bird is easily overlooked so it is more numerous than may be suspected. Winter numbers are swelled by migrants from the continent.

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BRAMHOPE WINS SILVER!

Bramhope was awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ at the Leeds in Bloom awards ceremony, held at York Race Course on 18th September.

This was well deserved as the Bramhope in Bloom group had made tremendous efforts this year to refurbish existing sites and even add some new ones, despite the inclement weather. The judges were impressed by how the group achieved colour and interest without the need for many bedding plants.

New members are always welcome to join this small, friendly group. They currently have 10,000 crocus and 3,000 narcissi to plant, in addition to spring bedding, so your help would be most gratefully received!

For more information, contact Kit Hemsley on 0113 203 7666, kit. hemsley@working-it.co.uk or Janet Hobson on 203 7744,

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BLOOMING FANTASTIC RESULTS FOR HORSFORTH! Horsforth Businesses won the most awards of any other township in the Leeds in Bloom Summer Business Competition. The Award Ceremony was held at the John Charles Centre on Thursday 28th September, and the winners were: Gold Award – The Bartlett Group; ExCel Dry Cleaners; G Beverley & Sons Ltd; Horsforth Central Methodist Church; Ducklings at St Margaret’s C of E PreSchool; The Queen’s Arms; Horsforth Village Museum; Turner Townsend.

Silver Award – Café Marinetti; R & A Fuller; Horsforth Golf Club; The Old Ball; The Old King’s Arms; The Bridge Public House; The Regent Fish Shop; Bedford Court; Moore’s Bakery; Woodside Methodist Church; Allan Morton Butchers; Morrisons Town Street.

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Bronze Awards – Woodside Fisheries; Shaft Hair; Strands Hairdressers; The Woodside; Platform 1 Ladies & Gents Hair Design.

Highly Commended – Horsforth Carpet Centre; The Grove Methodist Church; Wilson’s Solicitors; Aire Valley Tree Services, Town Street Tavern.

The Leeds in Bloom 2012 Chairman’s Award went to Gerald Ingham of Horsforth in Bloom and Horsforth Central Methodist Church for his services to the Community, for encouraging businesses and community groups to become involved in Leeds in Bloom.

The Horsforth in Bloom group would like to congratulate all the award winners and thank them for their support.

Top. Horsforth Business winners Bottom Joan Relph and Gerry Ingham receiving the Yorshire in Bloom ‘Silver Gilt Award’ from Richard Gill of Leeds in Bloom.

FRIENDS OF ROUNDHAY PARK

2013 CALENDAR

Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP) have just launched their 2013 calendar featuring 12 beautiful photographs of the Park.

“This is the third year we’ve produced a calendar”, said Cecily Jarvis, calendar production coordinator. “In previous years we have sold out by the end of November and we expect to do the same this year. We only produce 750, so they have become something of a collector’s item. We know that many end up overseas, where they have been sent as gifts to people with Roundhay connections.”

The group’s first calendar was financed through a mixture of loans from members and commercial sponsorship.

This year the production costs have been met entirely through sponsorship.

Sponsors include: Councillors Christine Macniven and Ghulam Hussain, former Councillor Matthew Lobley, Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP), and local businesses – The Chambers, Del Verde Restaurant, Yvonne Goodwin Wealth Management, Leeds Dance Academy, Troy Autopoint, WHS Accountants, With Love, and Scott Pullen and Sons Fairgrounds.

The calendar is one of the main ways that FoRP raises funds to support their work in the Park – which includes clearing and replanting new areas, looking after the Friends’ Garden, and bulb planting in the autumn.

will be selected. Details and competition entry form can be found at www. forp.co.uk The FoRP calendar (£7.99) is available at Tropical World, The Visitors’ Centre next to the Mansion, City Stationers and With Love in Oakwood, via email from news@forp.co.uk or by contacting David Binns (FoRP Secretary) on 0113 293 2893

Plans to produce a 2014 calendar are already underway and FoRP will be holding a photographic competition, open to all, from which the best pictures

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STAIRCLIMB 2012

Get ready for The Great Yorkshire Stair Climb! On Saturday 24th November, people will be flocking to Bridgewater Place, Leeds, the tallest building in Yorkshire, to scale its 32 storeys and help to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Centre at St James’s Hospital.

Organisers Gary Butterfield and Andy “Andy and Gary have embarked on Dodman of G-Rex Fitness are hoping a challenging year of fundraising to to enlist hundreds to take part in this support cancer patients at St James’s fun event. The challenge is to climb Institute of Oncology”, Sheila O’Shea, 522 steps to the top of the 112 metre appeal director of the Yorkshire Cancer high building. Everyone will be timed, Centre, told us. “For two years they have but it’s up to the individual to chose endured gruelling marathons, swum in whether they want to walk, run or sprint the muddiest and coldest waters imagito the top. nable and even walked through flames - all in support of this great cause.”

The event is open to anyone over 16 and costs £20 to register. Gary and Andy are The event starts at 10am. Runners will hoping that participants will get friends set off in ‘waves’ and everyone will be and families to sponsor them to help allocated their start time in advance. raise much-needed funds and they will Qualified gym instructors will lead be with climbers every step of the way. warm-up sessions in the atrium at the beginning of each wave.

“Climbing 522 steps is a challenge for the fittest of people, but don’t let Stairclimbing is a highly strenuous that put you off!” said Gary. “This is activity, and participants take part in a fantastic opportunity to take part in the event at their own risk. G-Rex Fitness a fundraising event with a difference. will be releasing training information Whether you are brand spanking new leading up to the event on their social to exercise or an athletic machine, we media platforms and the GYSC website. want you taking part. Walk, run, sprint, For more information or to register visit crawl, or whatever you fancy to get to the www.greatyorkshirestairclimb.com or top – apart from take the lift!” email gysc@g-rexfitness.com

‘FIELDS OF VISION’ THE ARTS IN SPORT CONFERENCE

A one-day conference on the arts in sport, ‘Fields of Vision’, will be held at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Friday 30th November. Featuring the arts in celebrating, promoting and critiquing sport, case studies will include the Olympics and Paralympics, the cultural programme of the Great North Run, and the Imove regional cultural Olympic programme.

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Convened by Leeds Rugby Arts (Leeds Rugby Foundation) in association with the Institute for Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure (Leeds Metropolitan University), it is designed to bring together those interested or engaged in the historical and contemporary relationship between the arts and sport. Further details can be obtained from S.Armitage@leedsmet.ac.uk or http://artsinsport.wordpress.com

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‘ON YOUR MARKS’

THE ARTS ON SPORT An evening of contemporary performance, dance, song, literature and poetry on the theme of sport will take place at St Chad’s Parish Hall on Tuesday 27th November at 7.45pm.

‘On Your Marks’ will both celebrate and critique sport, presenting established and new works. Two dances for young people and sports fans, produced by Phoenix Dance, will be featured, along with work by Teresa Brayshaw, Head of Performance Arts at Leeds Metropolitan University, with a supporting cast.

Tickets (£4) can be obtained from HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley (0113 275 4548). ‘On Your Marks’ is part of the arts programme of the Fields of Vision conference on the arts in sport and is supported by Imove, Headingley LitFest with funding from Arts Council.

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Ben Affleck’s new comic thriller ‘Argo’ will open the 26th Leeds International Film Festival at Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 1st November.

The film, based on the true story of a CIA expert posing as a film director in order to infiltrate Iran and rescue of a group of stranded Americans in 1979, is a strong contender for the Oscars.

Leeds International Film Festival, organised by Leeds City Council, is the largest UK film festival held outside London. It runs from 1st – 18th November and will show more than 150 feature films, over 130 short films, and nearly 250 screening events.

Among other highlights, there will be a retrospective of Stanley Kubrick, with new digital print screenings of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, ‘Barry Lyndon’ and the ‘The Shining’.

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Best known for cult favourite ‘Runaway Train’, the retrospective will show five of his works from his directorial debut ‘The First Teacher’ in 1965 to ‘Asya’s Happiness’, ‘A Nest of Gentlefolk’, ’Uncle Vanya’, and his Cannes prizewinning ‘Siberiade’.

The work of legendary Japanese actress and filmmaker Kinuyo Tanaka (1909-77) will also be honoured with a selection of her finest performances.

The closing gala film will be Michael Haneke’s film ‘Amour’ on Thursday 15th November. It tells the story of an elderly couple (Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva) and how they deal with ageing and the onset of dementia. It won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year, where it was hailed as a masterpiece.

Other highly anticipated films are Thomas Vinterberg’s ‘The Hunt’, Carlos Reygadas’ ‘Post Tenebras Lux’, Martin McDonagh’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’,

Tribeca award winners Lucy Mulloy’s ‘Una Noche’, Kim Nguyen’s ‘War Witch’, and Dominga Sotomayor’s ‘From Thursday Till Sunday’.

Tickets are available from City Centre Box Office at The Carriageworks, 0113 224 3801, and from www.leedsfilm. com. For the full programme, visit the website or pick up a brochure at Leeds Town Hall, Hyde Park Picture House, The Carriageworks or Leeds Visitor Centre (in Leeds Station).

You’ll also find details of Fanomenon (the home of cult films at LIFF, shared by the latest horror sensations, out-ofthis-world sci fi experiences, amazing animated adventures, light and dark comedies, and the outright bizarre); and Cinema Versa (the home of documentaries inspired by the underground festival aesthetic with major themes of human rights and music.

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Running until 24th November, the Gathering has scheduled dozens of events, including music, literary, film and educational events, taking place at venues across the city and featuring some of Ireland’s most dynamic local, national and international performers and artistes in the world of Irish and Celtic arts. These include John Doyle (founding member of American-Irish super group ‘Solas’) at Otley Courthouse on 23rd November, and Kris Drever (2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards nominee), Karen Tweed and Friends at HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley on 9th November, and an album launch from London-based Karen Ryan & Pete Quinn at The Grove Inn, Holbeck, plus literary performances

and traditional Irish music sessions.

There will also be a screening of ‘Ballroom of Romance’, the award-winning film from William Trevor, at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton on Saturday 24th November, accompanied by a talk from Professor Lance Pettitt of St Mary’s University College, London, author of ‘Screening Ireland’ and co-editor of a series ‘Ireland on Film: Screenplays and Critical Essays’.

Organised by the Leeds-based Irish Arts Foundation, the festival is designed to appeal to both those of an Irish background and people from the wider community with an interest in music and the arts.

“The thinking behind the Leeds Gathering is to provide a platform for the Irish community in Leeds to showcase their rich and vibrant cultural traditions”, said Des Hurley, Chief Executive, Irish Arts

Foundation. “We are also interested in developing new audiences for Irish arts.”

The official launch of the festival is on Thursday 8th November, 8pm in the O’Meara lounge at the Leeds Irish Centre on York Road. Special guest speakers include Fabian Hamilton MP Leeds North East, a representative from the Irish Embassy, and London-based Irish actor Donal Cox. For further information and a full programme of events contact Irish Arts Foundation on info@irisharts.org.uk or visit www.irisharts.org.uk

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LOOPER DIRECTED BY: RIAN JOHNSON STARRING: JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, BRUCE WILLIS, EMILY BLUNT CERT: 15 LENGTH: 118 MINS With Looper, director Rian Johnson demonstrates once more, as he did with his breakthrough feature, the Neo-Noir genre mash-up, Brick, that he is most comfortable when thinking outside of the box and challenges the widely held assumption that there are no original ideas left in Hollywood.

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Looper is an exhilarating, intelligent, witty and bewildering slice of science fiction set largely in a knackered-looking dystopia of 2044. Joe (Joseph GordonLevitt), a specialised assassin known as a ‘Looper’, tells us time travel has yet to be invented. Thirty years down the line, however, it has and it’s been outlawed. By the year 2074, tracking

A career as a Looper is a lucrative one and Joe and his chums enjoy the high life. However, written into each Looper’s contract is the rather tricky stipulation that they will, most likely, one day have to execute their future selves who will have come to know too much about their employers and represent a threat to the organisation. This is the Looper’s form of retirement, known as ‘closing one’s loop’ and is accompanied by a golden handshake and, I assume, the queasy knowledge of the particulars of one’s eventual demise.

We get an impression of the humdrum routine of Joe’s Looper lifestyle; waiting around his designated kill-spot for his next target, gunning them down, dumping the body then tearing it up in the club, ripped on a futuristic designer drug imbibed through the eyes, repeat.

It is very much a loop and a monotonous one until one day Joe’s future self (Bruce Willis) appears at the end of his

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What’s impressive about Looper is its unpredictability, one remains riveted throughout as it’s impossible to guess where things are heading. While you’re still grappling with the complexities of the initial premise (and contemplating the machinations and implications of time travel is always going to set one’s head spinning), the film suddenly takes a detour in an entirely unexpected and surprising direction.

Johnson’s confident directorial style keeps things pacy and dynamic and elicits solid work from his cast. Gordon-Levitt here further secures his leading man credentials while Emily Blunt reasserts her status as one to watch. There’s a very amusing turn from Jeff Daniels as a crime boss from the future and Bruce Willis … well, he just sort of works that Bruce Willis thing he does, which is always kind of brilliant.

The guy’s like a human special effect.

Built around an ingenious and intriguing central conceit, the film is an example of sci-fi at its best; high concept but low-tech with the futuristic aspect played down choosing instead to use the scope of the genre to explore ideas rather than dazzle us with flashy gadgets.

I’d decided I wanted to see the film again before it had even finished. Looper is a wild ride, a deliriously enjoyable movie which delivers cerebral thrills along with explosive action and a refreshing dose of humour.

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MUSICLISTINGS Catfish Keith Thurs 1 Nov,

New Roscoe, from 8pm, £7. American Blues singer & bottleneck slide guitarist whose innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues american roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. Live Ellen & The Escapades Thurs

Ugly Duckling Wed 7 Nov,

The HiFi Club, from 8pm, £8. West Coast Hip Hop stalwarts Benn Clatworthy Quartet

Thurs 8 Nov, 8pm at Seven Arts Chapel Allerton. US based tenor sax. www. sevenjazz.co.uk

1 Nov at The Brudenell.

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Rock n Roll & Country Music

Show of Hands & Miranda Sykes Fri 9 Nov, 8pm at

Fri 2 Nov, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. with The Monkey Wrenchers, Topher Holland & River Moon. £5 Spiritualized Sat 3 Nov,

Leeds Met SU, from 7pm, £19.50. Formed out of the ashes of Spacemen 3, Spiritualized perform amazing songs about life, death, love, sex, drugs and the big guy upstairs.

Boo Hewerdine+Patsy Matheson Sat 3 Nov at

Korks, Bondgate, Otley.

Bassa Bassa Sat 3 Nov,

Brudenell. Tickets £14 City Varieties. One of the strongest current forces in acoustic music & one of England’s finest & most popular roots duos. £15.60/ £18.60 Chantel McGregor Fri 9 Nov,

7pm at The Well, Hanover Walk LS3. £10. Winner of Best Female Vocalist at British Blues Awards 2012 & mean guitarist!

Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell + Dancing Years Sat 10 Nov

at The Brudenell. Tickets £8 from Jumbo.

7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. £6. Dance to their unique mix of ska, jazz & latin.

Ladyhawke Mon 10 Nov at

Al Wood Nine Sun 4 Nov,

Sun 11 Nov, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Trombone led bop-based quintet

1 – 4pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Mainstream jazz heaven from Yorkshire’s leading jazz arranger & his band The New Mastersounds Mon

5 Nov, Sela, from 8pm, £5. ‘ the hardest, heaviest funk this side of the Atlantic,’ The New Mastersounds have spearheaded something of a UK funk revival.

The Cubical (Jess Morgan, Vicky Whelan, Alex Gavaghan) Mon 5 Nov at

the Gaslight Club at Oporto, Leeds.

Sea Of Bees + Barbarossa

Tues 6 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, from 7pm, £10.

Sacramento native Julie Ann Baenziger, brings her beautifully idiosyncratic & effortlessly moving vein of off-kilter folk.

The Cockpit, Leeds. Tickets £15.50 Kevin Holbrough Quintet

Mystery Jets Mon 12 Nov,

Leeds Met SU, £14.

Superior Indie-Rock outfit with a fine line in perfectly formed pop tunes.

Jack DeJohnette + Don Byron

Wed 14 Nov, Howard Assembly Room, from 7:45pm, £15. Legendary American Jazz drummer with innovative clarinettist Byron whose group are constantly redefining the modern jazz sound.

Thrillah: Easy Star AllStars Wed 14 Nov, Leeds

University Union, £16. New York-based reggae tribute super-group release their adaptation of the greatest selling record of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Gabrielle Aplin Thurs 15

Nov at The Wardrobe, Leeds. Tickets £10 from Jumbo.

Leeds Haydn Players

Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm at Clothworkers’ Centenary Hall, University of Leeds, LS2. Beethoven’s Coriolanus Overture, Haydn Symphony No.52 in C minor & Haydn Symphony No.92 in G. Short talk by conductor Ruth Waterman.

Tickets £10 from Robin Jakeways 01943 466331, r.jakeways@ btopenworld.com, www. leedshaydnplayers.org.uk Hope & Social Sat17

Nov, from 8:00pm Brudenell Social Club. A commentaryon English life by heavy guitars, honkytonk piano & harmonious vocals. £8.

Curtis Eller Sat 17 Nov,

The Gaslight Club, Oporto, Leeds. Free!

Duck & Drake, Leeds. One of the most eccentric & individual performers – once known as New York’s angriest yodelling banjo player!

Moon Duo Tues 13 Nov,

“Allsorts” Sun 18 Nov, 1 –

Paper Aeroplanes, Polly & The Billets Doux, Jasmine Kennedy Mon 12 Nov at

Brudenell Social Club, from 8pm, £8.50. Initially inspired by free jazz duos, using mainly guitar, keyboards & vocals, the Duo creates a primeval sound experience.

Holograms Tues 13

Nov, Melbourne Street Studios, from 7:30pm, £5.

Stockholm’s Holograms synthesize the violent abandonment of punk as well as some of the electronic gloss of early 80’s new wave

4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Featuring a fusion of jazz, rock, neo soul.

Matt Corby Tues 20 Nov, from 7pm at The Brudenell.

Emerging singer/songwriter, his live performances are renowned for bringing audiences to a complete standstill.

The Staves + Luke Sital-Singh

Wed. 21st November at The Wardrobe, Leeds. Tickets £10 from Jumbo.

Seven Jazz 5th Birthday Party Thurs 22 Nov, 8pm at

Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

A commissioned piece ‘Six for Seven’ by Kim Macari. www.sevenjazz.co.uk Gary Smulyan & Yorkshire Jazz Orchestra Fri 23 Nov,

8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. US sax star with a Tribute to Pepper Adams.

Jane Foley Fri 23 Nov at

Mr Foleys, The Headrow.

Winner of Best Album at Independent Music Awards 2011 Autumn Jazz Café & Jam Session Sun 25 Nov, 1 –

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Nov, from 7.30m at The Brudenell. Canadian singer/songwriter. £10.

The Moulettes Wed 28 Nov

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Theatrical folk that combines ‘strings & the celestial, wind & weirdness, rhythm & murder’! £5 The Raveonettes Wed 28 Nov

at The Brudenell. Tickets £13 from Jumbo The Leeds Bluegrass Club

Thurs 29 Nov, from 8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck (off Water Lane).

Live Acoustic, Americana roots/ Bluegrass/Country music. This month’s special guests ’The Down County Boys’ from Coventry. £5.

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Rising Khayal singing star, accompanied by international renowned Sri Shahbaz Hussain on Tabla & Jasdeep Singh Degun.

‘Roots’: Steve Phillips & Brendan Croker Fri 30 Nov,

8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Ever popular bluesmen at the top of their game, individual & combined sets. £7

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Cinderella gets the rock ‘n’ roll treatment at the City Varieties this year in a show packed with classic sing-along rock, pop and soul hits and all the essential elements of traditional panto.

But only the City Varieties gives you ‘the boulder fight’ which has to be seen to be believed!

name, address and telephone number, to competitions@cityvarieties.co.uk with North Leeds Life in the subject line. All entries must be received by midnight 15th November 2012.

Cinderella: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto

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We have two Family Tickets to give away. Each ticket admits two adults, two children and is valid for any performance of Cinderella (excl. 21st – 31st December), subject to availability. For a chance to win one of these tickets, just answer the following question: Q: In the traditional story, how does Cinderella travel to the ball?

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OUTSTANDING RESULTS FOR RICHMOND HOUSE For the past two years, Richmond House School in Far Headingley has

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The English Speaking Board is a national awards body that provides graded assessments from Key Stage 1 to Advanced Level standard in Spoken English. The exam involves children giving a talk, reciting a poem and preparing a reading.

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Lawnswood School is holding its fourth annual Art & Design Technology Exhibition on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th November from 6 – 8pm. The exhibition will showcase the very best of Lawnswood talent in paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, 3D and multimedia from across all year groups.

This joint project between school staff, ‘Friends of Lawnswood’ and Lawnswood Sixth Form, provides the unique opportunity for sixth formers to gain experience in curating and having responsibility for key elements of the show.

The standard of work continues to be exceptionally high and, as in previous years, there will be an opportunity to commission and purchase particular pieces.

Entry is free. There will be music from students and Lawnswood Community choir on both evenings, and refreshments will be provided.

The audience is encouraged to vote for their favourite piece and the winner will be awarded a prize.

It promises to be an inspirational as well as celebratory event.

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schools around Leeds to have Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) banks installed and old, unused

gadgets and gizmos are collected by Weeelink and broken down to be recycled. WEEE banks allow children and their families to get rid of their unwanted electrical items in a way that is not only safe and environmentally friendly, but also benefits the school.

When the WEEE Banks were installed in July, Weeelink offered a reward of £50 to every school who could fill their bank by the end of term. Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School recycled a total of 92 electrical items and received a cheque for £100 for their efforts.

Notices

Headingley Choral Extravaganza!

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

Places available for children 2 ½ - school age. Offering new, flexible daily sessions 9am – 3pm at Adel Methodist Church.

Details: Lesley or Katie on 281 7979 or 07919 676792 Adel Toddler Group Fri 10 – 11.45am during term time at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Just £1.50 per family, incl refreshments for children & adults. A warm & welcoming group always pleased to welcome old & new faces!

Alive@9 4th Sun of month at Bramhope Methodist Church.

Half hour of informal worship for the young – drama, stories & games followed by refreshments.

Cookridge Toddler Group Fri 1.15 – 3.15pm (term time), at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane. For children aged 0 – 5 years. Play inside or out, make things at the craft table & join in some singing. No need to book. Details: Becky 267 2434 Grove Pre-school, Horsforth for children from age 2 – school age. Good OFSTED report. Lots of fun & learning. Funding for 3/4 year olds. Sessions: Mon 9am –12noon, Tue 9am – 3pm, & Wed 9am – 3pm (15 hrs). Details: Julie 07887 387233 or 239 0335 Horsforth 7th Brownies seeks new members Girls aged 7 – 10. Meetings Tues, 6.30 – 8pm at Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane; Woodside Rainbows also seek new members (girls 5 – 7). Meetings Mon 5.15 – 6.15pm at same venue.

Details: Yogi Bear: email froggyned@gmail.com

Popular Choral and Organ Music performed by singers from The Heritage Singers The Masterworks Chorale Chris Newton Together with Special guest performers Organ Christopher Newton Directed by Tim Knight

St Chad’s church Far Headingley Saturday October 20th 7.30 Tickets £10.00 (8.00 concessions) Includes glass of wine and nibbles!

Available from The Yorkshire College of Music and Drama 0113 2431605 Online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/masterworks This is a major fund raising event for the Heritage singers 2013 tour to the Baltic states

Italian Play & Stay For Italian speaking children aged 1 – 5 at Brownberrie Lane Pre-school, Horsforth LS18, 4 – 5pm Fri, except 2nd week of month when there is a special session Sat 11am – 1pm, including lunch. Small charge to cover costs.

Details: lapiccolascuolaitaliana@gmail.com Mums & Toddlers Bramhope Wednesdays, 9.30 – 11.30 at St Giles Church Hall. Details: Nicci Shay 267 4884 Mums & Tots Tues (term time) 1 – 3pm at Bramhope Methodist Church. £1.50 per family. Join them for play, chat & a cuppa.

Details: Sarah 203 7090 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/

Have you thought about Fostering?

If so, contact us now.

There is a national shortage of foster carers across the country and we are currently recruiting in this area.

Parent & Toddler Group Fridays in term time, 1.30 – 3pm at St Mary’s School, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth. Come along for a drink & a chat. Everyone welcome. Details: Francesca D’Arcy 07838753166

Do you want a new challenge that requires patience, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to care for children and young people? You must have a spare bedroom and be committed to ongoing training.

Rock Solid For ages 11 – 13. Sun 5.15 – 6.15 at St Giles Church Hall. Games & friendship. Details: Suzanne Mills 284 3643

You will be fully supported by all members of our team to enable you to reach your full potential as a foster carer.

St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive, LS16 In the Church hall, new members welcome. Cubs: Tues 6.30 – 7.45pm, contact: Shasheen Stafford 267 5504. Rainbows: Thurs 5 – 6pm, contact Kirsty Hazlegrave 0778 6497378. Brownies: Thurs 6 – 7.30pm, contact Sue Hill 2613730 Woodside Rainbows Seek New Members For girls aged 5 – 7.

Meetings Mon 5.15 – 6.15pm at Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane.

To find out more please call 0191 4922371 or contact christineheaver@futures-for-children.org

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ACTIVE After Eights Badminton Club Mon 8 – 9pm at Ralph Thorsby School.

New members welcome. Come along for a free trial session at our friendly club. Details: Neil 2390470 Badminton Anyone? Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.309.30pm at Trinity University, Horsforth. Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham on 258 4532 Bramhope Table Tennis Club Meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm at Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome.

Details: Stewart 267 3311 Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) Mon 7 – 9pm at Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggate-morris. blogspot.com Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided when required.

Details: Barbara 267 1522 Horsforth Tennis Club (off New Road Side) New members welcome. Competitive & social play. Details: Hillary West 07739 457438 Last Man Stands are looking for additional teams to enter their winter indoor & summer outdoor cricket leagues. They cater for all standards. Details: Paul 07795 154444, leeds@lastmanstands. co.uk Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Mon 7 - 8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Are you disabled or recovering from a condition where swimming/exercising in water could help? We provide a safe, sociable private pool session where you can work to your own ability to gain strength & confidence. Details: Roger 267 4716, Sarah 287 6250 www. ladsc.co.uk Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds.

Social events in winter. Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN. Moortown Rugby Union Respect, teamwork, discipline, fun. Brilliant club for under 7s (Year 2) to adults. Currently recruiting all 50 November 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

ages, especially Under 10s squad (Year 5 in Sep 2012). They train & play Sun 10:30am at Moss Valley, LS17 7NT. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701, damian.curtis@ bt.com or www.pitchero.com/ clubs/moortownrufc/ Pudsey & District Rambling Club: Walks of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. Friendly, long established club with members from all around area. New members welcome. Annual membership under £10. Try before you join.

Details: 01943 430657 Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. All abilities welcome, no partner necessary. £2.50 incl. refreshments. Details: 269 1791, pathynes001@tiscali. co.uk St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917 Yarnbury Angling Club Matches 1st Sun of month. Members only.

Coach transfers to & from venues.

Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713.

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members welcome.

Details: John Hartley 01943 874162 Bramhope Arts Club meets 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 5 Nov: Practical evening. 12 Nov: Watercolour Workshop ‘Loosen up your Flower Painting’ with Barbara Place.

19 Nov: Practical evening. 25 Nov: Watercolour Demonstration ‘Landscape Canals’ with Christine Gerard. New members welcome.

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 10 Nov: Painting the English Landscape with a Chinese Brush, with Jane Evans, President, National Chinese Brush Painters’ Society. Sun 11 Nov: Painting Birds also with Jane. 10am – 4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool.

New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing &painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St. Farsley LS28. Wed 7 Nov:

Fauvism, paint like a wild beast, workshop with Diane. Wed 28 Nov: Understanding colour, presentation by Graham Alcock.

Details: www.farsleyartclub.org. uk.

Bramhope Market 2nd Sat of each month, 10am – 1pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope Fresh fruit & veg, good food, home baking & crafts. Free Parking.

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

Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@ talktalk.net

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

Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club Autumn Art Exhibition & Sale Sat 10/ Sun 11 Nov, 10am – 5pm at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Nr Harrogate. Admission free.

Details: www.handnart.co.uk Horsforth Arts Society Full & varied programme Wed 7.30pm The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth. 7 Nov: Guache demonstration with Bruce Mulchay. 21 Nov: dressed model. Details: 259 0259 www. horsforthartsociety.wordpress. com Horsforth Photographic Club Regular meetings in The Stable Block resume Sept. New members welcome. Details: 258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo.com Yorkshire Flower Club Wed 7 Nov, 7.15pm at Harrogate High School (access Birstwith Rd). ‘A Natural Christmas’ with national demonstrator Angela Turner. Tickets £10 (incl wine) from 01423 872617 or on door.

Wed 5 Dec: 2pm at Almscliffe Hall, Harrogate Rd, Huby, LS17, national demonstrator Craig Bullock. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 863172

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Arthington Christmas Fair Sat 17 Nov, 10am – 3pm at Arthington Village Hall, Arthington Lane.

Jewellery, preserves, woodcraft, paintings, toys & much more.

Autumn Fair Sat 17 Nov, 12 noon – 2.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave. LS16. Light lunches & teas. Stalls including books, cakes, bric-abrac, confectionery, toys & gifts, & more, plus games for the young at heart. Admission 50p.

Book Sale Sat 24 Nov, 10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner Otley Old Rd/ Tinshill Rd). Thousands of books plus large selection of jigsaws. In aid of church funds.

Church Fair Sat 17 Nov, 10.30am – 12.30pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Raynel Dr. LS16. Tombola, raffle, cake stall, bric-a-brac, chocolate tombola, books, nearly new children’s items, toys, cafe.

Adm. 20p. All welcome.

Christmas Fair Sat 24 Nov, 2 – 4pm at Holy Trinity Church, Cookridge. Includes Santas Grotto, Xmas draw for hamper, refreshments, gifts, seasonal flower stall & lots more. Fair closes with some Carols. Entry free.

Christmas Tree Festival Fri 7 Dec 3 – 7pm; Sat 8 Dec 10am – 5pm; Sun 9 Dec 12 – 4pm at Bramhope Methodist Church.

Start your Christmas with a visit to a wonderland of Christmas trees, sponsored & decorated by local businesses & village groups.

Free entry.

Friends of Guiding Coffee Morning Sat 10 Nov, 10am – 12 noon at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Bric-a-brac, cards, books, cakes & tombola.

Grove Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar Sat 17 Nov, 10am – 1pm at Community Centre, New St. Horsforth.

Handmade wooden crafts, toys, books, pickles & preserves, toiletries & fashion accessories.

Plus bric-a-brac, raffle & tombola.

Santa will be in his grotto! Mulled wine & mince pies & music by D’ukes Ukelele Band.

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

Horsforth Museum Christmas Coffee Mornings Sat 24 Nov / Sat 9 Dec. Museum closes until end March 2013. Coffee mornings still run end of Jan & Feb. Nearly New Toy Sale Sat 10 Nov, 1 – 2pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner Otley Old Rd / Tinshill Rd), in aid of Church Funds. Come along & snap up some bargains for Christmas.

The Moorlands Christmas Fair Sat 24 Nov, 12 – 3pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr. Weetwood Lane, LS16. Meet Santa in his grotto! Refreshments, craft stalls, Christmas gifts, plants, henna tattoos, fun & games for all the family! Adults £1, children free. Details: www. moorlandsschoolassociation. org.uk 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 St Margaret’s Church Autumn Fair Sat 10 Nov,10am – 2pm at St Margaret’s Hall. Stalls, games, refreshments & lunches UNICEF Christmas Gift & Craft Fair Sat 17 Nov, 10am – 3pm at St. Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd. Roundhay. Gifts, cakes, preserves & plants, exciting treats for kids & excellent cafe for lunch or coffee.

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

welcome, whether improvers or more experienced players. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405 Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what is happening in your neighbourhood, with up-to-date information on local news, events etc. Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www. adelcrag.org.com Adel & District Horticultural Society meets 2nd Mon in month (Sept – May), 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane.

Next meeting 12 Nov, AGM followed by ‘Fruit Growing in the North’ with Clifford Cain. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett 261 3095 Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events.

Details: Dave Senior 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk/ Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs, 8.30pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome.

Details: 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.org.uk.

Bradford Circle for Foreign Languages Italian Section meets Tues, French Section on Thurs. 7.30 – 9pm at 10 Eldon Place, Bradford. BD1 3AZ. Events include speakers, debates, quizzes, music, games & conversation in Italian or French. Details: Italian - Chris Thomas 07900 988345, French - Philip Booth 01274 817209, www.bradfordcircleforforeignlanguages.org.uk

& in-house competitions. New members welcome. Details: Richard 230 1853, www. cookridgecameraclub.co.uk

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

Aiming to achieve overall Silver Gilt this year. Details: Kit 203 7666, kit@hemsley1eclipse.co.uk or Janet 203 7744 janet.hobson@ hotmail.co.uk

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Enrolling now for new season. Films shown on giant screen in Church Hall 7.30pm 2nd Wed of month. Oct – April. 7 films £20/ 5 films £17. Everyone welcome. Details: Shirley 267 2464, Don 267 4721

Bramhope Bridge Club meets Mon 1pm, & Tues & Thurs 7pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane. Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. New members welcome. Details: Leslie Brown 250 2378

Cookridge Gardening Club meets Wed 21 Nov, 7.30pm in the Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, when Tony Rymer will speak about ‘Bulbs & Alpines of Spain’. All welcome. Support your local Club.

Adm. £1 incl. refreshments (50p members).

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets 5 Nov at Cookridge Village Hall for a talk entitled ‘Dowsabella Dressed’ by Muriel Tucker. On 19 Nov artist & raconteur David Newbould speaks at St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Meetings run 10.30am – 12 noon. Adm £1 including refreshments.

Cookridge Camera Club Wed 7.30pm, Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane/Moseley Wood Lane junction. Excellent guest speakers

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Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Remembrance Walk Sat 10 Nov, 2pm with Andrea Hetherington, Chairman of the Friends. £3 guests, members free. Please book with Ann Lightman on 261 1363 or friendsoflawnswoodcemetery@ yahoo.co.uk

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 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 Holt Park Residents’ Association Provides a voice for all residents & tenants in the Holt Park area.

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School. Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www. holtparktra.btck.co.uk Horsforth in Bloom meet Sat 3 Nov, 10am in Horsforth Museum to discuss work in preparing for 2013 & plans to improve on 2012 Silver Gilt Rose Award. Volunteers welcome. The group meets 1st Sat each month. Details: Dawn Collins 250 2987, Hilary Taylor 258 3521 Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm & Thurs 1.15– 4.30pm at The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome. Details: Mike Bent 258 1580

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Horsforth Photographic Club Meets Wed 7pm in the Stable Block, behind Horsforth Museum.

New Members welcome. Details: 258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo.com or www.horsforthphotoclub.co.uk Also on Facebook.

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs of month, 9.30 – 11am at St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Speakers on a wide variety of subjects plus refreshments & time to socialise.

Visitors & prospective members very welcome. Details: Everett Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance), Fri 7:30pm.

Details: George Woolley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972.

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: 0113 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Leeds National Trust Supporter Group 13 Nov: Talk – ‘My Box of Treasures’; 24 Nov: Christmas Fair, all welcome; 4 Dec: Lecture ‘Illuminated Manuscripts’; 13 Dec: Members Coffee morning & Musical Entertainment Ticket only. All 10am at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd.

Paxton Horticultural Society’s Late Autumn Show Sat 24 Nov, 2 – 4.30pm at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Schedules available from Graham Wheatley 256 3055.

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

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

Leeds Oxfam Group Lively group campaigns on issues of global justice. Next meeting Wed 7 Nov, 6.30pm at Leeds Civic Hall. All welcome. Details: www. oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency.

Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Leeds Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome.

Details: 265 0651, www.lps1852. co.uk

Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm at Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members with a partner welcome.

Details: The Secretary 285 2522 Leeds Anglo German Club Quiz Mon 12 Nov, 7.30pm, The Original Oak. Kartoffelsalat,frankfurters & prizes. Teams of 3/ 4 or individuals. Students welcome.

Call 268 7697 by 8 Nov to book.

Wed 28 Nov: Eddie Lawler, Open University Lecturer, on Weimar & its literary connections. 7.30pm at St Columba’s URC. Details: 268 7697 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 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 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 Mah Jong Restarts Thurs 20 Sept, 10am – 12noon at Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. 1st class free. Details: Jenny 230 0094 Men’s Brunch Club Mon 26 Nov & 17 Dec, 9.45am at Bramhope Methodist Church. Enjoy good home cooked breakfast & meet new friends. All welcome.

Mercury Movie Makers meet Weds, 7:30pm at Rawdon Conservative Club. Advice, regular film & practical evenings & occasional events. Details: 257 7274, www.mercurymoviemakers. com

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 The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 01943 463332 Wharfedale Speakers Club meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month at Cross Green Community Centre, Pool Rd, Otley. New members welcome. Speakers of all ages & backgrounds. Come along & improve your speaking skills.

Details: Tony Morris 258 3507 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 Christmas Concert Fri 21 Dec, 7pm at Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge, featuring the Leeds Band of the Salvation Army & Carols. Entry £5 (incl refreshments)

Fairfax Singers Singing for charities & good causes, weddings & corporate events.

Looking for three altos & a tenor.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Horsforth Choral Society Autumn Concert Tues 13 Nov, 7.30pm at St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth.

Programme includes Js Bach’s ‘Magnificat’, John Tavener’s ‘Song For Athene’, & ‘The Lamb’. With The Ilkley Sinfionetta, conductor Kathryn Woodruff. Tickets £8 (children under 17 £6) from 250 2203 or on door Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band A friendly, community brass band welcomes new players. Possible instrument loan, if needed.

Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth.

Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529 Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to come & try us out. Wide repertoire of music & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Road, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989.

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. Wed 7 Nov: concert by Tim Flint at 8pm. Guests welcome. Details: 267 9865 Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearsing Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 All players at least Grade 5 welcome – especially brass players.

Interested in joining or booking the band? Details: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk or www. phoenixband.co.uk ‘Christmas Cheer’ with Phoenix Concert Band Sat 1 Dec, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church. 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

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Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley.

Different conductors take each meeting. Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348 West Riding Opera has vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts & staged opera selections. All voice ranges welcome, no audition. Rehearsals Wed, 7.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky. com The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus (four part unaccompanied harmony), 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PF. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@whiterosettes. org.uk SENIORS 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 OPAL Coffee Afternoon Fri 1.30 – 3.30pm at The Old Post Office, 10 Silk Mill Drive, Cookridge. Details: 261 9103.

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

Refreshments & raffle. Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation invites you to Sunday services, 10.30am in Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Worship style is informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also, a variety of day time & evening groups.

Details: 275 4989 Adel Methodist Church, corner of Holt Lane & Gainsborough Ave, invites you to Sunday Services at 10.30am. Junior Church also meets at 10.30am Bramhope St Giles ‘In Loving Memory’ Sun 4 Nov, 6.30pm. A service for the bereaved.

Bramhope St Giles Alpha Course Want to know more about Christianity & the meaning of life?

Details: www.stgilesbramhope. org.uk

Christian Meditation Group Meets every other Tues, 7.30pm in the Chapel at Trinity & All Saints College, Horsforth. Part of World Community for Christian Meditation. Everyone welcome.

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St John the Baptist Church, Adel will be closed until 30 Nov for new lighting to be fitted. Sun 8am & 6.30pm, & Wed services will be held in the Stables. Sun 10am service will be at St Paul’s, Ireland Wood. Details: www. adelstjohnchurch.org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am Morning Worship. All ages welcome Excellent crèche facilities & refreshments served afterwards. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services 10am Morning Worship followed by refreshments. 2nd Sun Prayer Breakfast 8.30am. 4th Sun Alive@9 – half hour of informal worship for young families 9am.

Evening Communion: 4th Thurs 8pm in Low Room. Morning Communion: 2nd Tues in Low Room. All welcome.

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 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, Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., www.bkwsu.org/uk/ leeds Horsforth Churches Together 7 Nov, 7.30pm Central Methodist Church, Town St. Hope in Horsforth & plans for Farmers’ Markets at Horsforth School will be discussed. Christmas cards with the details of services ready to distribute to households. Final arrangements for 2 Dec Advent Service at St James, Woodside, 6pm. Details: 258 3521 Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, (The Power of Now & A New Earth). Join like-minded people to watch footage of Eckhart Tolle talk followed by silent meditation.

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Bramhope Methodist Church Sun 11 Nov, 11am Village Service at the War Memorial followed

by Remembrance Service in Church, 11.15am led by Rev’d Rick Ormrod. Prayer Breakfast will meet 9am not 8.30am The Wharfedale Vineyard Sunday services 10am at Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park with refreshments). Details: 245 9111 www.wharfedalevineyard.org SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Entry £2 incl. refreshments & raffle. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Association of Blind Asians Leeds is looking for volunteers who would like to make a real difference to blind & partially sighted people in Leeds.

Volunteers provide a valuable sighted guiding service which reduces isolation & increases the independence of visually impaired people. Details: Sonal 210 3347 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families in North & West Yorkshire. Regular meetings. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds Different Strokes invites stroke survivors to join them. Weds 1.45 – 3.45pm Adel Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Includes an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

Leeds Coeliac Group Christmas Meal Thurs 29 Nov, 7pm at The Farthings Restaurant, Thomas Danby College, Roundhay Rd. LS7. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of each month (except bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road, Headingley. Details: 231 1727 Overeaters Anonymous Meetings held Tues 7pm at HEART Headingley; Weds 6.30pm at Roundhay Friends Meeting House; Sat 10am at Rawdon Friends Meeting House. All welcome.

Details: 07981 940603, www. oagb.org.uk The Owls New city-wide informal childminding group offering support, training & information, & social events. Membership £5 pa.

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Parkinson’s UK Leeds meet 2nd Wed of month (not Dec), 2pm at St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley. Support for anybody affected by Parkinson’s. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth,

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Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721

Horsforth Civic Society Public Meeting Wed 21 Nov, 7.30pm in St. Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Speaker: Martin Hughes on ‘Horsforth Neighbourhood Planning’ Healthier Eating – Finding the right diet for you Wed 21 Nov, 2 – 3.30pm at The Orchard, Town St. Horsforth . Free talk by Elizabeth Cooper, Nutritional Therapist.

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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

Horsforth Historical Society Tues 20 Nov, 7.30pm at The Stable Block behind the museum. ‘The Stanhopes – a celebration’ – a talk by Eileen White.

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 Wed, 10am – 12 noon, Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Nov 7: Prof Paul Rogers on ‘What happened to the Arab Spring?’ 14 Nov: John Brooke examines Leeds cholera epidemics in ‘Cruel Lives’. 21 Nov: Valerie Sheard on Guide Dogs for the Blind. 28 Nov: ‘Globalisation’ with Marc Smelik from University of Leeds.

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 Geological Association Thurs 8 Nov, 7.15pm in Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University.

Lecture: ‘Marking time at a snail’s pace: one million year-old amino acids’ by Dr Kirsty Penkman, Dept of Chemistry, York University.

Visitors welcome. Details: www. leedsga.org.uk Leeds Theosophical Society 4 Nov: ‘Sufism & the Primacy of the Heart’ with Sarida Brown. 11 Nov: ‘Shakespeare & the Awakening of Consciousness’ with Elizabeth Crofts. 25 Nov: ‘Music & the Celtic Otherworld’ by Dr Karen Ralls.

Free. All welcome. 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2. Details: www. ts-leeds.org.uk Royal Meteorological Society Interested in weather & atmospheric phenomenon?

Monthly informal public talks on all aspects at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. Free & open to all. Tues 6 Nov, 7pm: Mountain Weather Forecasting by Geoff Monk.

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White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.45pm at Farsley Library, Old Rd. Farsley, LS28. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, including Powerpoint, while having fun.

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Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 10 Nov, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds. Lecture entitled ‘Mediaeval Genealogy’ by Gillian Waters. Free drop in sessions Tues 2 – 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

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

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WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 7.15 for 7.30pm at Adel Primary School, Tile Lane.

Mon 12 Nov: Martin Walker talks about Building a Show Garden for Chelsea. Mon Nov 26: Andy Lloyd gives a Chocolate Making Demo with samples & opportunities to buy.

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group meets 2nd Thurs at 8pm. A warm welcome is extended to ladies who enjoy an evening out with speakers, outings, activities & a chat.

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

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Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds & District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month. Good food & excellent speakers! Details: Shirley 257 9381.

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

Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437 hharrison578@btinternet. com University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@gmail. com

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MISC/ EVENTS Adel & Ireland Wood Community Association invites new or existing community groups to become members of the Community Centre & use the facilities for their activities. Ample car parking.

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Equipment for Mums & Tots group available. Details: 293 9596.

Blood Donor Sessions Thurs 1 Nov, 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel LS16 & Wed14 Nov at The Grove Centre, new St. Horsforth LS18. Same times. Details & appointments: 0300 123 2323 Bonfire & Fireworks Fri 2 Nov, 6.30pm in field behind Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

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Christmas Tree Festival Sat 8 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner of Otley Old Rd/Tinshill Rd). Something for everyone, decorated Christmas trees, activities for children, stalls, refreshments. Entry 20p adults, children free.

Cookridge Amateur Dramatics Society presents ‘Not With a Bang’, a comedy by Mike Harding, on Thurs 8/ Fri 9/ Sat 10 Nov, 7.30pm (doors 7pm) at Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane, Leeds LS16 7ER. Tickets £6/ £5 from 239 0800 or on door.

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 History of Grove Methodist Church (1759 – 2012) Book by John Burland available from author at 76 The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS or Philip Abel, 8 Hall Park Ave, Horsforth, LS18 5LN. £5 + £1 p & p. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Grove Methodist Church’

Holistic Massage Taster SessionsSat 10 Nov at HEART & Craft, Bennett Rd. With Maria Sandle. Relax & feel good. In aid of Alne Hall Cheshire Home.

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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

Kidz in Kampz Community Shop invites donations of clothes, shoes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, unwanted gifts, books, DVDs & CDs, household goods (no electrical). The charity supports vulnerable children in camps for stateless people close to the Burmese borders. Please drop off at the shop at Holt Park Shopping Centre, or they will collect locally, please call 267 6800 Ladies Lunch Thurs 29 Nov, 124pm at Gusto Cookridge. Plus stalls selling accessories, gifts & cupcakes! Proceeds to Matin House Children’s Hospice. Details or to book: 267 2100 Leeds Model Railway Society 58th Annual Exhibition Sat 27/ Sun 28 Oct, 10am – 5pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Rd. LS17. Working layouts, comprehensive trade support, refreshments, incl. meals. Free parking. Disabled access Adm. £6/ £5, children free. www. leedsmrs.org 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.

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