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I hope Summer is on the way – I’ve had enough of this cold! But maybe the cold weather has just made people sharper. Have you noticed how various campaigns seem to have ratcheted up a gear? This month we see the Hyde Park Olympic Legacy stepping up their campaign to save Victoria Road Sports Facilities, and the A660 Council’s opposition to the proposed trolley bus system is gaining momentum as more people realise the environmental and financial implications. Tracey Morris and Mike Tomlinson recently launched the new route for the Jane Tomlinson Run for All Leeds 10K. We have a treat in store with a brand new Sherlock Holmes by Mark Catley at The Playhouse; we chat to Noddy Holder who is all set to reminisce with Mark Radcliffe at City Varieties; local schools are bubbling over with with success stories. We are also delighted to announce the launch of the new North Leeds Life Directory, which we are very excited about. It’s the quick, easy and affordable way for local businesses to create their own updateable web page with photos, videos etc. that you can change at any time, use as a website if you don’t already have one, and we’ll promote it to our 150,000 readers every day. For details go to: www. northleedslifedirectory.com Now, we are looking forward to June and warm weather! We look forward to receiving your news and notices. The deadline for June is 1st May for editorial, and 3rd May for advertising.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

In This Issue

Mark Catley Creates New Sherlock Holmes Story

14 The Leeds Big Bookend Festival

A brand new adventure – full of mystery, intrigue and unfathomable danger, specially created for The Playhouse.

25 The Hyde Park Olympic Legacy

This Rock Festival for Words aims to make words and books fun and accessible for all

Fighting to save Victoria Road sports facilities for the community

37 Noddy Holder Reminisces We catch up with Noddy and ask him about his amazing career

The Leeds 10K 2013 – Flatter, Faster and More Fun! Mike Tomlinson and Tracey Morris launch new route for Leeds 10K – Jane Tomlinson’s legacy run which has raised over £2m for good causes

46 Leeds Cycling Campaign Launched The campaign wants to make things a whole lot better for cyclists in Leeds, which is less cycling friendly than many other UK cities

51 Fresh 2013: Three young dance companies selected to represent Yorkshire at National Dance Festival in July

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he weekly Twitter contest was set up by the former Dragons’ Den star to raise the profile of the six businesses picked. Small businesses have just 140 characters to describe their business to him in a tweet on a Sunday evening. His six favourites are then retweeted to his 330,000 Twitter followers the next evening. “About 1,000 businesses try to catch Theo’s attention every week”, said TopTablePlanner owner, Adam Leyton. “To have caught the attention of such a high profile, well-respected business owner is simply fantastic! “Since Theo re-tweeted we’ve gained loads of Twitter followers and seen a real boost in visitor numbers to our website. For a web-based business, this is great news! It

has really raised the profile of the business and we’re extremely grateful to Theo for the opportunity.” TopTablePlanner.com is web-based application for arranging seating at weddings and formal events. Adam set up the business with his wife Miranda following their own wedding in 2006 when they realised how complicated arranging a seating plan could be. In the past six years, the software has been used to plan thousands of events in over 90 countries. Businesses looking for a re-tweet from Theo should tweet him on a Sunday evening between 5pm and 7.30pm and include the #SBS hashtag. The six lucky businesses are re-tweeted every Monday at 8pm. They are also invited to enter their profile on the Small Business Sunday website www.theopaphitissbs.com

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JOHN WILLIAM INCHBOLD (1830-1888) PAINTER AND POET

AMONG THE TREES AND FLOWERS OF ADEL CHURCHYARD STANDS THE GRAVESTONE OF JOHN WILLIAM INCHBOLD, ‘PAINTER AND POET’. BELOW HIS NAME ARE LINES TAKEN FROM A POEM WRITTEN IN HIS MEMORY BY HIS FRIEND, THE WRITER AND POET ALGERNON SWINBURNE, BEGINNING ‘IF FAR BEYOND THE SHADOW AND THE SLEEP/ A PLACE THERE BE FOR SOULS WITHOUT A STAIN…’ Inchbold, born and brought up in Leeds, had spent most of his life in London or travelling, but returned to Leeds in his final days. A solitary, difficult, unsettled man, he struggled all his life for artistic recognition. He was born at Queen’s Square, Leeds, on 29 April 1830, the fifth child of Thomas and Rachel Inchbold. His father was a well-known bookseller and printer, briefly joint owner of the ‘Leeds Intelligencer’ newspaper, though his fortunes fluctuated. Sadly, when John William was only two, his father died in the cholera epidemic of 1832 and Rachel was left to look after the family and run the business. John William showed an early talent for drawing and was sent to London to train as a lithographer, perhaps with a view to working in the family printing firm. In London, alongside lithography, he began to study landscape painting, fascinated by the effects of texture and light. His work was exhibited for the first time in 1849 when he was only 19, and several pictures were accepted by the Royal Academy in the early 1850s. By this time his work was strongly influenced by the new Pre-Raphaelite movement with its emphasis on truth to nature, and by the writings of the movement’s prophet, John Ruskin. In his early twenties he got to know Millais, Rossetti, Holman Hunt and others in the Pre-Raphaelite circle, and was encouraged and supported by Ruskin, who viewed him as the most promising of the young landscape painters. After his mother’s death in

1853, with no reliable financial support, he had to try to make a living through his painting. But he found it hard to sell his work, refusing to use art dealers or compromise with potential buyers. He lived simply, staying in friends’ houses, and in the summer travelling to paint the dramatic scenery of Cornwall, Scotland, and Switzerland, where he stayed for a time with Ruskin. But Ruskin proved difficult to please, and Inchbold had problems too with the Royal Academy, the professional establishment, which did not treat him kindly. During the 1860s he was often ill, but still escaped to the landscapes he loved. In 1864 he spent several months in Cornwall with the poet Algernon Swinburne, introduced to him

by Rossetti - they remained life-long friends. He stayed for long periods too in Venice and later in Spain, painting and drawing, his style becoming increasingly free and poetic. However by the late 1860s he was in deep financial trouble, his work rejected by the Royal Academy and stacks of pictures unsold. He had to rely on his long-suffering friends to look after him and help to sell his work. For a time he moved away from expensive London to the Isle of Wight, and spent winters living cheaply in north Africa and in his beloved mountains of Switzerland. In 1877 he published a volume of poetry called ‘Annus Amoris’ (Year of Love), romantic, lyrical sonnets which achieved some success. Around this time he revisited Yorkshire, painting a magnificent picture of Gordale Scar, now in the Tate. He continued to paint, write, and travel but was increasingly beset by illness. In late 1887 he came back to Leeds for an exhibition of some of his work at the annual ‘conversazione’ of the Philosophical and Literary Society. Soon after, in January 1888, he died of ‘an affection of the heart’ at his sister’s home at 13 Ebberston Terrace, Woodhouse, aged 57. Perhaps he asked to be buried at Adel, surrounded by trees and green fields. After his death his remaining pictures were auctioned, but fetched little. Walter Harding, promoter of the about-to-open new Leeds Art Gallery, travelled to London and bought three – and was berated for not buying more. Today the most well-known of Inchbold’s pictures in the Gallery (donated by his nephew) is the ‘White Doe of Rylstone’, painted at Bolton Abbey when he was 25, the title taken from a poem by Wordsworth whose poetry he loved. Other paintings are scattered and some lost, though the Tate holds an impressive collection of his work. His reputation has risen recently, but he remains a shadowy figure who never enjoyed the recognition he longed for and merited.

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BUON APPS, OTLEY

IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW WHERE BUON APPS WAS, YOU’D HAVE TROUBLE FINDING IT! IT IS TUCKED AWAY ON THE WHARFEBANK BUSINESS CENTRE, OFF ILKLEY ROAD IN OTLEY. A FORMER SPINNING MILL ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER WHARFE, THE RESTAURANT OCCUPIES THE OLD ENGINE HOUSE – A SMALL, SQUARE STONE BUILDING RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COMPLEX. IT’S A QUIRKY LITTLE BUILDING WITH A WELCOMING BAR AND THE KITCHEN DOWNSTAIRS, AND THE DINING AREA UPSTAIRS, WITH BIG, AIRY ARCHED WINDOWS. Jack was soon tucking into a very generous plate of Antipasto with a selection of cured Italian meats, cheeses, olives, vegetables, bruschetta and chutney. I had chosen the sardines from that evening’s Specials’ Board. There is not much in the line of food that I don’t like but, unfortunately, that evening I discovered I didn’t like sardines! There was absolutely nothing wrong with the dish – Jack found them delicious! I was quickly offered an alternative but decided to hold out for the main course.

My main course was Sea Bream on a bed of tagliatelli with Queenie Scallops and mushrooms in a lovely creamy sauce. The fish was perfection! You know how in some restaurants when they mention the inclusion of Queenie Scallops you need to send out a search party to find them? No search party was needed here! It was teeming in scallops and was delicious. Jack had gone for the Ravioli with a twist. Getting away from spinach and ricotta, these were stuffed with rabbit in a rich tomato and red pepper sauce and so, so tasty.

Sourcing all its supplies locally where possible, the Buon Apps menu also offers a excellent choice of pastas, pizzas, risottos and raviolis. There is also a really good selection of dishes that are suitable for vegetarians – like Cavatappi Pasta with Courgettes, Sundried Tomatoes, Garlic, Pine Nuts & Pecornio Shavings; luscious Melanzane – lightly fried Aubergine layered with rich tomato and basil sauce and smothered in melted Mozzarella; or Carnaroli Risotto with sautéed fennel, shallots and Parmesan. There’s lots of seafood too – like Linguine with King Prawns, Mussels, chillies, garlic and white wine; oven baked Hake with rosemary and garlic; and King Prawn and Scallop Ravioli with chilli, ginger, lemongrass, spring onion and butter sauce We rounded the meal off with Affogato and Apple Tarte Tatin. The whole meal and two large glasses of a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon cost about £70. The Wharfebank Business Centre may have thought Buon Apps was exclusively theirs – but the secret is out!

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Taster Evenings are a Great Success COOK, at Moortown Corner LS17, recently introduced ‘Taster Evenings’ for groups and they are going gangbusters! They recently hosted successful evenings for Moortown Golf Club Ladies, Slaid Hill in Bloom and the West Yorkshire Women’s Institute. “I’m passionate about our food”, said owner Graham Harpur. “I knew that if I got people to taste our recipes, they’d be impressed – and I was right!”

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from frozen”, continued Graham. “This includes an amazing range of Indian curries and new Asian dishes, lovely vegetarian and fish meals.” During our recent visit to Cook we also discovered larger portions perfect for families or entertaining friends – you could even impress them with a fabulous Roasted Confit of Duck in Juniper Berry Sauce! COOK also caters for customers with food intolerances (for example, their award winning Gluten Free range). Specific allergies or ingredients can be entered onto their website and a list of suitable dishes will be generated. Children are catered for too and there’s even a range of organic baby food. Plus there are indulgent desserts and bake-at-home puddings. And, an interesting range of wines and organic Luscombe drinks are a welcome addition. The COOK team also provides a personal menu planning service to help take the stress out of entertaining! And, they have just introduced a Home Delivery service – what more could you ask for? For further information, visit www. cookfood.net or drop in and see Graham or one of the COOK team.

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MONEY OR MONEY PIT? As planning for the New Generation Transport (NGT) trolley bus system moves slowly forward, it is attracting more and more opposition. Residents across Leeds are recognising NGT for what it is - an inflexible, expensive and visually obtrusive trolley bus infrastructure, which will be outdated even before it begins to operate. What’s more it is a terrible waste of money, especially given the current cutbacks in council spending. NGT is expected to cost £250.6 million, with a maximum government contribution of £163.7 million. Another £57.1 million will come from Metro and Leeds City Council, whilst the remainder (up to £30 million) has to come from ‘local sources’. The NGT Business case submission states that Department for Transport funding is ‘specifically to fund the construction costs of NGT. The development costs, a proportion of construction costs, and any additional costs incurred…. will be funded through the Local Authority Contribution’. This means that if costs increase or

NGT overspends, residents across the whole of Leeds could feel the effects. The recent Edinburgh tram scheme (not fully completed yet) had an original estimated cost of £375 million, which turned into over £1 billion, plus a delay of several years! Will this happen here in Leeds? Already, in less than a year, the predicted NGT operational date has slipped back from 2018 to 2020. Many residents are questioning whether the recent trimming of bus services in outer areas such as Wetherby, and the reduction in Sunday and evening services, is the result of WY Metro reducing bus subsidies to put money aside for NGT. How much of the public transport service will be sacrificed for this new system? Despite the cutbacks in local services, from the reduction of over £50 million in council funding, April saw the Council considering the release £19.2 million to continue development and planning work for NGT. There are significant amounts of money at stake for both Government and Council. Does it make sense to charge forward without taking stock of the fundamental issues?

NGT looks like a scheme stuck in a Supertram time warp, driven by a time schedule which allows no opportunity to do other than patch up an outmoded concept. It is not a radical or imaginative transport plan that will cut down commuting times and encourage drivers to use Park and Ride services. NGT makes great play of the fact that, in early consultation, 77% of those consulted supported the introduction of a trolley bus scheme, but did NGT present any information about alternative, new, electric bus systems or Oyster card systems which together would cut travel times, reduce emissions, eliminate the needs for extensive construction work and destruction of the local environment, and cost a fraction of the cost predicted for the trolleybus? What’s more, some of these buses are even made locally! Also, were they told that most passengers on NGT trolley buses would have to stand, that there would be fewer trolley stops and that existing bus services could be lost? Surely the Council should say: “Let’s stop and think this through. Is NGT what the city really needs?” Leeds deserves better! Email A660jointcouncil@gmail.com with your views, or email or write to Leeds City Council. - A660 Joint Council

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Fancy a day or weekend away in the peace of the Washburn Valley? Norwood Retreat Centre, five miles north of Otley on the way to Pateley Bridge could be just the place you’re looking for. Owned and run by the Methodist Church it is available for groups to hire for a weekend, a day, or even part of a day. It can also be used for conferences. The centre will comfortably accommodate up to 30 people and has good access for the disabled. Located in the Washburn Valley, it is surrounded by wildlife of all sorts and there is also a wildflower garden and summerhouse. The building itself has kitchen and washroom facilities, and a relaxing lounge area with spectacular views. It is an ideal location for walking and mountain biking. On the Bank Holiday Mondays in May and August, one of the other local Methodist Churches will provide lunches and afternoon teas for visitors. For further information about booking the centre, contact the Warden, Diane Coleman on 01943 464458 norwoodchapel@tiscali.co.uk

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BEER FESTIVAL GUISELEY AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB IS HOLDING ITS THIRD CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL AT COOPERS BAR GUISELEY ON FRIDAY 17TH AND SATURDAY 18TH MAY. The theme is ‘Up Against T’wall’. Twenty four real ales from Scotland and the Borders will be available, along with a choice of wine and cider. Local businesses are sponsoring the beers and all proceeds will go to local worthy causes. Last year the festival raised £3,000 and the main recipient was Medical Alert Dogs, which trains dogs to recognise and respond to different medical conditions. The Lions also supported Eve Williams who suffers

from quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This year the funds will go to Callum Hall, a 20-year old struck down by a rare paralysing infection. Callum was fit and healthy until September last year when he began to suffer back pain. Two days later he was paralysed. To help his recovery Callum will need specialist equipment and wheelchairs that are not available in hospitals. Among the things he needs are an Easy Stand, which will help him to stand and reconnects his brain to

his legs, and a Functional Electrical Stimulation bike to help maintain his leg muscles. Entry (£5) is by ticket only and includes a souvenir glass, two half pints and a programme. Additional beers will be priced at £2.50 a pint. Sessions are from 7-11pm each evening and 1-4pm on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased from Coopers or www.wegot tickets.com. For more information visit www. guiseley.co.uk/lions and for further information on Callum Hall, please visit www.callumhalltrust.com

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BOOKEND FESTIVAL THE LEEDS BIG BOOKEND FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE ON 8TH AND 9TH JUNE, AT LEEDS CENTRAL LIBRARY, LEEDS CHURCH INSTITUTE AND WATERSTONES.

Daniel Ingram-Brown his Rock Festival for Words aims to make words and books fun and accessible for all, whether you are a small or a big kid. Join them for a weekend of stories, creativity, fun, fantasy and facts. “We were inspired to take up the challenge of creating the festival last year as there had never been a book festival for Leeds”, said Fiona Gell, one of the organisers of The Big Bookend. “In our second year, it’s bigger and better. Our aim is to bring the fun of words and books to all ages, no matter where you live or who you are. It’s all about taking

part and enjoying yourself.” There is a whole host of inspiring people taking part, including Anne O’Brien, Kate Pankhurst, Anthony Clavane, Simon Jenkins, Daniel IngramBrown, Boff Whalley and Wes Brown. You can meet writers, listen to storytellers, attend a world premiere performance by Red Ladder Theatre, take part in a sea-faring art themed Book Party, be crowned as one of the new generation of young Leeds writers and much more. For further information, visit www. bigbookend.co.uk, www.facebook. co.uk/bigbookend and Twitter@ bigbookend

ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION OPENS IN LEEDS The Enterprise Foundation opens at Stockdale House, Headingly Office Park, Victoria Road, on Tuesday 14th May and it is calling on the business community to get involved. The Foundation is hoping to give start-up businesses a helping hand and is reaching out to budding entrepreneurs, people with an idea for business and those aspiring to be their own boss. It will offer fledgling businesses subsidised office rent, business planning help, accounting lessons, marketing tips and even a mentor, to enable them to get their new ventures off the ground. Once established, the new businesses will move out of the hub to make way for new start-ups. A charitable trust, the Enterprise Foundation is made up of a group of business people who have come together to offer their knowledge, experience and expertise to those venturing into the world of business and encouraging them to work alongside like-minded people rather than in isolation. People under 30, over 50, unemployed, disabled, ex-services, exoffenders and craft workers are among the people the Trust is hoping to help. Those wishing to set up other charitable companies are also invited to contact the Foundation. They will be encouraged to run ethical and responsible businesses, taught how to look after staff, pay them a fair wage, keep suppliers on-side, pay taxes on time and even how to give a little back to the community themselves. “The hub will be a place where people with a business idea can come to develop and launch it”, said Chief Executive Officer Keith Powney. “They will be supported until they can stand on their own two feet. The aim is to create business people who can run and maintain businesses.” For further information, visit www.enterprisefoundation.net

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OUR NHS SERVICES? DO WE WANT BUREAUCRATS IN BRUSSELS AND WASHINGTON TO DECIDE HOW OUR NHS HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES HERE IN LEEDS ARE RUN? THAT THIS IS A REAL POSSIBILITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE WAS THE MESSAGE SPELLED OUT AT A PACKED MEETING IN THE CITY CENTRE ON 14TH MARCH. he speaker at the meeting was Dr Clive Peedell, a consultant in cancer medicine from Middlesbrough, who is campaigning to save our NHS services from being sold off to private business. He told the meeting that although the government has promised that from April our GPs will take all the decisions about the shape and funding of our local health care

services, in fact their hands will be tied by new regulations that will force them to put all services up for sale. If they do not do this, they will fall foul of legal requirements from Brussels and Washington and may be open to being sued by private companies that want to buy services up. In fact the reality may be even worse: professor of public health Martin McKee points out that the

regulations are so vaguely worded that they will be a gold mine for competition lawyers who will challenge every decision on services that our GPs make. So a fair amount of our NHS money that should go to patient care will go instead to lawyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees. Already much of our NHS has been sold off. One in ten GP practices now belongs to a private company, the majority of these to Virgin. If you are concerned that we in Leeds, together with our GPs here, should retain control of our NHS services and not have them handed over to the control of Brussels and Washington, please get in touch with your MP. If you want to know more, or support these concerns, please get in touch with Leeds Hospital Alert on 0113 2580116, or info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk, or write to Leeds Hospital Alert at The Cardigan Centre, 145 / 147 Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LJ. - Jeremy Pritlove, Leeds Hospital Alert

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PHILIP PULLMAN’S

I WAS A RAT! PHILIP PULLMAN’S DARK, GRIPPING CHILDREN’S NOVEL ‘I WAS A RAT!’ WILL BE BROUGHT TO LIFE AT CITY VARIETIES FROM WEDNESDAY 22ND – SATURDAY 25TH MAY. The production, by Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company (in association with Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Teatro Kismet), is full of music, comedy and fantastic physical performances. It will surprise, delight and move audiences of all ages.

This fantastical story was adapted for the stage by Teresa Ludovico, artistic director of Teatro Kismet, Southern Italy, best known in the UK for her thrilling productions of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘The Snow Queen’ and ‘The Mermaid Princess’. “I have wanted to bring one of Philip Pullman’s stories to the stage for some time, because I find his work very close to my poetic style of theatre”, said Teresa “It is a theatre style that strives to address both young and adult audiences. Despite its fairytale structure and wonderful comic appeal, it deals with contemporary issues, such as the power of society’s institutions, including the press, which creates bogus news, purely for economic or political reasons.” Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s previous adaptation of Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’, was a huge success with both adults and children. Combining humour, fantasy and adventure, the moving and darkly comic tale of ‘I Was a Rat!’ slowly reveals its connection to one of the most famous fairytales of all time. Leading the ensemble cast as Roger is young actor Fox JacksonKeen, who played Billy in ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’. Leading actors Tyrone Huggins and Lorna Gayle play Bob and Joan respectively, and other roles are played by a versatile ensemble cast made up of Christopher Dingli, Joey Hickman, TJ Holmes, Jack Jones and Dodger Phillips. ‘I Was a Rat!’ is at City Varieties from Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th May. Tickets available from 0113 243 0808 or www.cityvarieties.co.uk

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Get ready for a thrilling week of entertainment when JFest International hits The Carriageworks from 2nd – 6th June. Internationally renowned musicians, dramatists and comedians will be in Leeds as part of this top quality entertainment showcase celebrating Jewish related performing arts.

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The smash hit show ‘A Jew Grows in Brooklyn’ comes to Leeds following its successful New York run on Broadway. This year’s festival also boasts its most powerful piece of theatre to date ‘Kafka & Son’ with Canadian actor Alon Nashman, described as ‘remarkable’ by critics. An array of quality drama from the UK will include the love story, ‘The Secrets of Venus’, staring Leeds actress Emma Gordon. There’ll be thrills for music fans too with a variety of bands including Joe Leader, phenomenal jazz saxophonist, with music from his new album, Seductive Sax, smash hit artist Jeff Christie with songs such as Yellow River and San Bernadino and top London Ladino band, Los Desterrados. Jokes will be coming thick and fast from award winning stand up artists Adam Bloom and Sol Bernstein. For full details of the festival visit the JFest International website www.leedsjewishfestival.com, call Makor on 0113 268 0899 or email info@makor.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE

MAD DOGS AT STAGE@LEEDS

he first time I came across Mad Dogs Dance Theatre was during ‘Overworlds Underworlds’ Yorkshire’s Cultural Olympiad, at The Dark Arches last year. We happened upon a performance in one of the arches. Within seconds we were captivated by these dancers – a young couple who, as we discovered as the dance progressed, were dealing with the death of a child. It was intense. The audience stood riveted to the spot in silence as this couple battled with their emotions and loss, reaching into each person’s chest and grabbing their heart. Then the young man stormed past the audience and disappeared into the crowd. The young woman slowly left in the opposite direction. This was strong stuff. No body intensity of each story and character. spoke. It was as if we were all in shock. In the last four years Mad Dogs There were a few ‘Wows’. This was a has already created a stir, working piece that would stay with people for with companies like RJC, Phoenix, ACE a long time. Dance and Music, and Staatstheater Mad Dogs Dance Theatre was set Tanz Braunschweig, Germany, as well up in 2008 by Douglas Thorpe, an as producing ‘Missing’ for Overworlds accomplished dancer, whose dance Underworlds and choreographing career includes 20 years with Phoenix Northern School of Contemporary Dance Dance. Encouraged to dance by Nadine Third Year’s Easter Student Show. Senior, who taught at Harehills Middle Now Douglas is about to unleash School and went on to become the ‘Dogs Land’ at the University of Leeds first principal of Northern School of Stage@Leeds. Contemporary Dance, he trained at This is a touching story of love, London Contemporary Dance School power and emotional attachment. and went on to work with a variety Featuring four dancers and an actor, it of exciting choreographers including is provocative and outrageously profane Michael Clarke, Philip Taylor, Tom Jobe, yet surprisingly tender, addressing the Darshan Singh Bhuller, Henri Oguike, secrecy of intimate relationships at their and Javier de Frutos. breaking point. If you are looking for a When he started choreographing he comfortable, pretty evening of dance knew that he wanted to do more than this may not be for you – you will be produce pieces that were aesthetically challenged! Age recommendation: 15 + wonderful. He wanted to challenge Dogs Land is at Stage@Leeds people, to involve them emotionally, on 14th May at 7.30pm. Tickets to push the boundaries and work with (£10.50/£8.50) from 0113 343 8730 writers, musicians, actors. or www.stage.leeds.ac.uk Douglas’s work challenges not only Mad Dogs Tour includes the audience but also the dancers. In performances at Square Chapel, addition to complex choreography, they Halifax, Thursday 25th April; Swindon have to be able to throw their emotions Arts Centre, Friday 26th April; Barsnley into the ring and take on the passion and Civic Theatre, Saturday 4th May.

HERITAGE SINGERS AT LEFT BANK As part of this year’s ‘Treasures Revealed’ festival, The Heritage singers will be singing at Left Bank Leeds on Cardigan Road on Sunday 12th May at 3pm. “We have sung in this marvellous venue before”, said Tim Knight, Director of Music. “The acoustics are wonderful and really suit the sound of unaccompanied voices. We have chosen a varied selection of music from the last 500 years.”

The acoustics are wonderful and really suit the sound of unaccompanied voices The Heritage Singers are fast approaching their 20th anniversary. They have undertaken over 500 events since their formation. Primarily a choir that seeks to keep the choral tradition alive in churches, this is one of their rare appearances in concert guise before they return to service duties at Derby Cathedral at the end of May. If you haven’t yet visited Left Bank this is a great opportunity to do so. Admission is free.

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MARK CATLEY IS A LUCKY SO-ANDSO! AND HE KNOWS IT! So, he gets a call from director Nikolai Foster asking if he might be interested in writing a brand new Sherlock Holmes story. Interested? Mark, who lives in North Leeds, has read the books, seen the films, digested all the television series. He is a fan. By the next morning he had written the complete outline of the story and sent it to Nickolai. And now we will be among the first to see it as The West Yorklshire Playhouse stages it from 18th May – 8th June. This brand new adventure is full of mystery, intrigue and unfathomable danger. The world’s greatest detective embarks on a gripping new case – ‘Sherlock Holmes – The Best Kept Secret’, his greatest challenge ever. “This is the most fun I’ve had, ever!” said Mark. “I’ve lived with Sherlock Holmes all my life. Now I was getting the opportunity to write for an iconic bunch of characters and play with them. It has been massive fun.

Although the show looks traditional, the language has more of a modern cadence and the humour is modern. There are lots of twists and turns. Because of the success of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, it was quite a challenge. But I drew inspiration from the original stories. Conan Doyle conveniently left loads of gaps, so there are nods to previous stories

and characters.” The play starts two years after the Reichenbach Falls incident. Sherlock has lost his hunger. He’s listless, bankrupt and reduced to selling the stories of his past glories. Then his brother Mycroft is arrested for treason and Holmes is jolted back into action along with Watson and the mysterious Irene Adler. With demons of his own to fight, and lost in a sea of madness, he battles unknown and unseen forces in a race to save Mycroft’s life. You will definitely already be aware of Mark’s work – even it you don’t realise it. Most recently he was responsible for ‘Call the Midwife’ and the new E4 drama ‘Youngers’. He was the series consultant on ‘Casualty’ between 2008 and 2011, leading the core story team as well as writing multiple episodes. He has been part of the ‘Eastenders’ core story team and has written for ‘Holby City’ and ‘Doctors’, and he adapted Louise Rennison’s ‘Angus Thongs and Even More Snogging’ for The Playhouse last year. This ‘Steampunk’-inspired theatrical extravaganza is designed by Michael Taylor, and Mark says the sets look fantastic. Plus there is some spectacular magic and illusions by Scott Penrose, who has worked with Cirque du Soleil, and on films like ‘The Illusionist’ with Edward Norton and ‘Hot Fuzz’ with Simon Pegg. If this is as good as it sounds, it will be quite a coup for The Playhouse. It runs from 18th May until 8th June and tickets are available from 0113 213 7700 or www.wyp.org.uk

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THE ADEL ASSOCIATION Cold Calling Zones will soon be set up throughout Adel. This means that residents should no longer be pestered by people selling on their doorsteps or begging for money. We will be consulting every household and, if the majority are in favour, we will produce window stickers explaining that people will be breaking the law if they pester you. We will also be erecting street signs to that effect. Obviously this is not cheap. We are matching funding from our local councillors, but it will still cost us £2,000 – which will use up most of our funds. So, we are asking households to donate £1 to the Association when our volunteers deliver your stickers. At our meetings the police regularly report what has been happening in Adel, what initiatives they are planning, and they listen to our concerns. We have had a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries recently and many sheds have been broken into. If you think that there is a crime in progress call 999. If you suspect something suspicious call 101. We are still receiving complaints about the Centurion Fields development off Holt Avenue – ranging from filthy roads to vehicles blocking the road, mounting footpaths, etc. The contact for any problems with this development is David Hunter, Site Manager, on 07702 678240.

A group of local parents is exploring the idea of a play area and community garden in Adel. You may well be consulted about this, so do complete any questionnaires you receive. The Neighborhood Forum had its first public consultation recently and the responses are being considered. They welcome comments from anyone with an interest in land development issues in Adel. Your views are crucial to the success of this initiative. For example, • What sort of housing development would you like to see in Adel? • How can the character of Adel be improved and what are the priorities? • What type of community facilities or services to support local businesses are needed? • What are the important heritage and environment issues? • What additional education provision and transport services will be needed to meet increased demand? For further information, contact: Ian Bond on bondster@btopenworld.com, nick. brown @2B-architecture.com, or visit www. adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk Dr Barrie Hopson, Chairman barriehopson@ashlingpartnership.com

THE HORSFORTH GATHERING IS HAPPENING! Horsforth Charity Committee is delighted to be able to announce that the annual Horsforth Gathering will take place in late July or early August this year. The event will includes tea with entertainment, bingo and a raffle. It is open to senior citizens aged 70 or over who live within the Horsforth boundaries. Last year the Committee asked for a voluntary contribution from those who felt they could afford it and this has helped the Committee to hold the event again this year. If you are eligible, did not get an invitation last year, and would like to attend, please contact John Hall on 07932 855 507 leaving your name, age, address and telephone number and you will be added to the list. Fundraising events this year include two ceilidhs (in April and October) both at St Margaret’s Hall, and the ‘Horsforth Round’ in June – a sponsored walk around the Horsforth boundaries, about 12 miles. A shorter route will be available! The Committee also made a number of small donations to good causes in the last year and hopes to do the same this year. If your group needs help and is based in Horsforth, call 07932 855 507. You can also get further information on all the planned events through this number.

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SAFER Workshops SAFER (Scams & Frauds Education for Residents), which offers free training and workshops for community groups. There are four workshops – Doorstep Crime, Scams & Frauds, Financial Health and Utility Switching. Workshops can be booked for groups of up to 25 people They are looking for Community Champions and volunteers. For further information, contact cwilson@wyjs.org.uk Outdoor Bowls The Council is proposing to reduce the cost of Crown Green Bowls across the city. There is one Council-run site in Adel & Wharfedale Ward at Holt Park and the Council is consulting with Ward Councillors in a consultatio that lasts until 31st May. Information is also being sent to bowls clubs and associations. The Council aims to provide the correct number of greens in the right locations; provide good quality, accessible facilities; support thriving clubs and leagues; put the Council’s provision on a sustainable financial footing. Holt Park Club has the highest membership in the city and fits all the criteria set out within the consultation document. To have your say, visit www.consult.leeds. gov.uk, email parks@leeds.gov.uk or write to Outdoor Bowls Review, Parks & Countryside, Farnley Hall, Hall Lane, Leeds LS12 5HA Safety Warning Following a tragedy caused by overloading a faulty four-way electrical adaptor, West Yorkshire Fire Services are asking people to check that their adaptors are in good working order and not overloaded. To check adaptor safety visit www. westyorksfire.gov.uk/socket-overload-calculator. WYFS also offer free home safety checks. Call them on 0800 587 4536 to book a visit.

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CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

We’ve been on tenterhooks for nearly two years now but finally we have the information we’ve been waiting for. You’ll remember the 2011 census? Well after endless number crunching and doubtless a few recounts they’ve finally come up with a breakdown of ethnicity and religion across Leeds’ 751,485 residents. We now know that Leeds has two practitioners of Mysticism, three Voduns, three Reconstructionists, 37 Druids, 29 Satanists and 16 practitioners of witchcraft, though there’s no mention of black cats. The list of nearly fifty ‘other religions’ goes on to include 159 Wiccas, 19 Deists, and six Animists, but not a single Thelemite is recorded. It has to be something of a concern that the list includes just four Free Thinkers and five Realists in the whole of Leeds. The rest of us are either well set in our ways

New 20mph Zones for Headingley & Woodhouse Councillors Janette Walker, Neil Walshaw, Javaid Akhtar, Gerry Harper and Christine Towler are pleased to announce proposed 20mph zones in Headingley and Woodhouse. The Headingley zone will be centred around Spring Bank Primary School and the ‘Cardigan Triangle’ and includes residential areas to the West of Headingley Stadium. In Woodhouse it will be centred around Quarry Mount Primary and City of Leeds School. “Residents in both areas have requested that we address their concerns about traffic and road safety especially around the schools”, said Councillor Javaid Akhtar. “We are pleased to announce these two 20 mph zones and hope they will address residents’ concerns and make the area safer for everyone.” The zones are up for consultation and will be implemented hopefully later this year.

or guilty of burying our heads in the sand. All very interesting, but it’s far from clear what we are expected to do about all this. Perhaps we’d be better concentrating on the analysis of the city’s ethnic groups instead. Not a single Somalilander is shown to have been in Leeds on the night of last census. We did however have an Ecuadorian, six Venezuelans, seven Cubans, and no fewer than eight Cambodians living here. Sadly we are not told how many of those Venezuelans are practising Shintoists, nor for that matter how many Zoroastrians are Taiwanese. Alas the data is woefully incomplete. The city’s 6,847 Jewish people are listed as a religious group as are 40,772 Muslims, 8,914 Sikhs, 7,048 Hindus and 2,772 Buddhists. Top of the list of nearly 80 ‘other ethnic groups’ are 8,694 people helpfully described as comprising ‘any other ethnic group’. What, no ‘sundry any other ethnic’ group? So there you have it and by the way if you happen to come across Leeds’ sole Ecuadorian resident you might let me know whether he or she is Taoist, Druze or Vodun. Just for the records you’ll understand. clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

JUDE ARBUCKLE, CHAIR HORSFORTH TOWN COUNCIL The Council welcomes Paul Hanley as the new representative for Broadfields Ward, following the unexpected death of Sylvia Whitlock, who had represented Broadfields since 1999. The Town’s Annual Meeting will take place on 15th May, where the Chair will give an overview of the activities of the Council during the past year. The Chairs of the committees will talk about their work, and answer questions. Full details are available on the Council website. The awards for Good Citizen and for the Young Achiever of the Year will be made at this meeting. The Licensing and Planning Committee is continuing with the Neighbourhood plan project. Members are currently working on the many responses to the development questionnaire. Analysis of your replies will be the basis of a document to support Horsforth’s response to future developments. The Council recently achieved Power of Competence, which allows it to ask for suggestions and ideas from residents to undertake projects and works in Horsforth. Sometimes such work can be achieved through liaison with our Leeds City Ward Councillors, or organisations and businesses within Horsforth. It is one of the principles of the Council to encourage discussion and the sharing of information to support the corporate work of the Council.

HYDE PARK OLYMPIC LEGACY FIGHTING TO

SAVE VICTORIA ROAD SPORTS FACILITIES Hyde Park Olympic Legacy, the action group set up to save the playing fields and sports facilities on the former Leeds Girls’ High School site (now owned by The Grammar School at Leeds) on Victoria Road, LS6, were shocked to hear that a new planning application had been submitted. Chartford Homes Ltd. want to build 24 houses on the playing field and demolish the sports hall and swimming pool to replace them with a convenience store. There would be a small public space next to the store’s car park. If this new application succeeds it will mean the loss of irreplaceable sports facilities and a playing field. Hyde Park is one of the most densely populated parts of Leeds and residents suffer a high level of health problems as a result. The child obesity rate is the highest in Leeds and there are significant problems with diabetes and heart-related issues among adults. The five local primary schools need an extra 40,846 sq metres to comply with the

School Premises Regulations. Brudenell, Rosebank and Quarry Mount have no green space, and Quarry Mount’s playground is sloping, making ball games difficult. But we have the chance to change this! Hyde Park Olympic Legacy has developed an innovative and self-funding business case that would allow all the schools and the community of Hyde Park to make use of these wonderful facilities. However, this can only happen if The Grammar School at Leeds chooses to work with the group

and leave a lasting legacy, rather than selling the site to developers and leaving the community without the sports facilities it desperately needs. Headingley Councillors Neil Walshaw (Lab) and Martin Hamilton (Lib Dem) commented: “We think these facilities could do so much for the people we represent, especially the children. We will do everything we can to try to make this happen. We know from the headteachers of the local schools and from talking to many people from the Headingley and Hyde Park community that they are right behind us supporting the Hyde Park Olympic Legacy.” For further information, contact: neil.walshaw@leeds.gov.uk; martin. hamilton@leeds.gov.uk; hpol@hotmail. co.uk or Sue Buckle 07796 784 018. If you would like to object, please do so as soon as possible (closing date end May). Write to: Development Enquiry Centre, The Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington St. Leeds LS2 8HD including the Planning Application No. 13/00868. Or email planning@leeds.gov.uk

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– 200 YEARS AS A COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE The Meanwood Insitute, the old stone building on the corner of Green and Sunset Roads, has served as a meeting place for the people of Meanwood for many years. Funded by the Beckett family, who also endowed Green Road Primary School and Holy Trinity Church in Meanwood, the building, which was also used as a school, was constructed in the 1820s. Later, when there were concerns about the extent of local drunkenness, it became a ‘British Workman’ public house with no alcohol – part of the temperance movement. In 1885 Sir Edmund Dennison funded a brick extension to house two fine, slate-bedded billiard tables, supplied by Mawson of Leeds. These are still in use, though now converted for snooker. The Institute served as a meeting place and education facility for the community with a monthly subscription of 6d, also providing newspapers and a library. In 1939 the Right Hon RWE Beckett sold the Institute and adjacent land to

Ernest Haley, a local builder, who built the Sunset estate. He in turn sold it to trustees who were appointed on behalf of the people of Meanwood in 1940, and some 73 years later the Institute is still run by four trustees and an executive committee.

In 1993 the nearby Meanwood Primary School was rebuilt thanks to local fundraising efforts. By that time, the Institute was in a poor state – the roof leaked and the snooker tables threatened to fall through the floor. Following the

example of the school, the Meanwood Institute Restoration Appeal was launched and raised £20,000 and much of the restoration work was carried out by local voluntary labour. Almost 200 years later, Meanwood Institute still serves the local community as a meeting place. It is now a Grade II listed building and a registered charity. It is regularly used by local societies and clubs, for birthday parties and events, and continues to exist thanks to the voluntary efforts of its committee and supporters, funded mainly by fees from lettings. You can support the Institute by becoming a member. Annual membership is just £5 – which gives you access to snooker, darts and table tennis, and the meeting room is available for hire. For further information, contact Tony Taylor, Membership Secretary, on 0113 278 3599. For room hire call Lettings Secretary Roy Tulloch on 0113 294 6332.

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MEMBERS OF THE LEEDS ROUND TABLE WERE GIVEN A GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHILDREN’S OUTPATIENT UNIT WHEN THEY WENT TO PRESENT A CHEQUE FROM SOME RECENT FUNDRAISING. THE MONEY, £2,500, WAS RAISED BY THE TABLE THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL SANTA FLOAT COLLECTIONS IN WEST PARK, ADEL AND BRAMHOPE LAST DECEMBER. loat organiser Ben Frost commented how impressed he had been with the work that the Children’s Hospital does. “It’s all about making these children feel comfortable and relaxed in difficult circumstances”, he said. “The unit deals with around 250 families each morning and my (Santas) hat goes off to them. This is a very worthy cause and we are grateful to all the residents of North Leeds who donated, as well as Jacquie Cross from the Children’s Hospital for organising the tour.” Leeds Round Table has recently changed its name from Bramhope Round Table to reflect the broader geography of its members and to encourage new membership. If you would like more information please contact philburns1@btinternet.com

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On Saturday 1st June, the diocese will launch a new Study Course on the environment and St Chad’s hopes to run the course locally. Ecological concern is an integral part of our Christian commitment as we become increasingly aware of the dangers that threaten the planet. With three consecutive environmental awards, St Chad’s is already regarded as one of the parishes taking the lead on environmental issues. For several years it has held an environmentally themed service on a Sunday morning, usually in Summer, and sometimes part of the service has been held in the churchyard, planting trees, or observing the flourishing wildlife. This year’s Environment Service will be on Sunday 2nd June at 9.30am. Led by the Green Team, it will be made up of a regular Parish Communion with a short film, produced by the dioceses of the north of England, replacing the sermon. Some of the filming took place at St. Chad’s, and features Richard Byrn and Claire Geeson. After the service everyone will be invited to take a short walk around the churchyard and see the new planting in the Garden of Rest, ‘Buggingham Palace’ (a highly desirable residence for small creatures), the bird and batboxes and much more. If you look carefully you could spot some of the 43 species of birds, 16 types of butterfly, 44 lichens, and 78 varieties of fungi! Alan Griggs Green Team, St Chad’s

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The Wharfedale Family History Group recently exhibited at the Who Do You Think You Are? Family History Fair at Olympia. Following the success of the BBC series, the show attracts a huge audience. This was the group’s third visit and the most successful to date. As well as promoting their range of publications, it gave them the opportunity to meet up with farflung members and sign up 14 new members with ancestry in Wharfedale. The group, founded in 1980, meets monthly in Burley-inWharfedale and Threshfield. Many local members have little or no ancestry in Wharfedale but enjoy meeting up with others interested in this fascinating hobby. The next meetings are on Thursday 2nd May in Burley-in-

ACCESS TO ADVOCACY GETS EASIER Advonet, the consortium of independent advocacy providers in Leeds, recently launched a simpler way to access advocacy in Leeds. Until now anyone looking for an advocate had a choice of six advocacy providers, each with a complementary specialism. From 1st April the six organisations concerned - Advocacy for Mental Health & Dementia, Advocacy Support, Age UK, Cloverleaf, Leeds Advocacy, and Leeds Black Elders Association – can be reached on one number, 0113 233 0606. Advonet helps vulnerable people in society (including those experiencing

Wharfedale when Glenys Marriott will talk about ‘Those Who Left the Dale’; and on Saturday 18th May at Threshfield Village Hall when Gillian Waters’ subject will be ‘The Seige of Skipton Castle’. For further information, visit www. wharfedalefhg.org.uk

dementia, mental distress, learning disabilities and many others), access the services they need to make important decisions about their lives. These could involve housing and accommodation, disability living, benefits and finances. The same number can be used to reach the NHS Complaints’ Advocacy Service, an independent service that supports people pursuing complaints against the NHS. “Advocacy is an essential service for many vulnerable adults and makes a vital contribution to safeguarding and promoting their welfare and rights”, said Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, executive member for adult social care. “Providing a single number is a real step forward. I have every confidence that the new Advonet consortium will be welcomed by those needing help with getting their voices heard.” For further information, please call 0113 233 0606 or visit advonet. org.uk

BRINGING NARNIA TO LEFT BANK! Prepare to be amazed! There are plans afoot to create Narnia at Left Bank on Cardigan Road for two weeks at the end of November. Based on the success of a similar production in Liverpool, Left Bank will be welcoming school groups and the public right into the heart of the Narnia story. You will enter through a wardrobe, get lost in a winter wonderland and take a journey through the land of Narnia, meeting different characters along the way. To make this happen they need lots of volunteers - acting, producing, set building, sound, lighting, admin - you name it, they need someone to do it! Enthusiasm is the only prerequisite! If you’d like to be involved then get in touch with them. Relaxed, workshop style auditions for actors will be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June. To take part please contact Lynsey Jones at narniaexperience@outlook.com or sign up on www.thenarniaexperience.com It’s will be a challenge, but it’s going to be brilliant!

CHARLIE IS NEW ADEL CRAG YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE Charlie Dawson (16) recently volunteered to become the new Adel Crag Youth Representative. Charlie previously attended Adel St John the Baptist Primary, and is currently at the Grammar School at Leeds. Charlie Dawson commented: “I believe that this role will give me a great chance to voice the opinion of young people and give something back to the community.” Francis Garbutt, Chairman Adel Crag Association, commented: “We are looking forward to working with the young people of our community through Charlie, to try and bring their ideas and thoughts together.”

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GARDENS 2013 ARRANGEMENTS FOR HEADINGLEY OPEN GARDENS ON 23RD JUNE ARE CURRENTLY BEING FINALISED BY THE HEADINGLEY IN BLOOM GROUP, ON BEHALF OF HEADINGLEY NETWORK. Last year, over 180 people enjoyed a splendid afternoon tof horticulture and landscapes in and around the town, with a unique opportunity to explore some of Headingley’s most attractive outdoor spaces and enjoy delicious refreshments en route. There will be many different gardens to view this year, some with plants for sale. Tickets (£3 adults/ children free) will be available from the Oxfam Book

Shop, Headingley, from the end of May. Details and locations of the participating gardens are given on the ticket. Further tickets may be bought on the day at various locations, should visitors decide to bring additional friends along. Similar to last year, the group expects to be supported by businesses, community groups and Shire Oak Primary School. For further information, contact se.griffiths@tiscali.co.uk

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TRADITIONALLY MAY IS THE ‘MERRY MONTH’! WELL LET’S HOPE SO – BUT KEEP NEWSPAPER OR FLEECE HANDY IN CASE OF THE ODD FROST. Keep tying in vigorous climbers such as roses and vines – this helps stop any tangling of branches and continue to stake tall perennials. It’s time to cut back clump-forming Spring ﬂowering perennials. Divide larger clumps and plant in well-prepared soil elsewhere in the garden. Alyssum, arabis and aubretia can be trimmed back almost to ground level after ﬂowering, new healthy growth will appear soon. Check over containers and look out for the vine weevil grub, which eats through the roots of plants and kills them. Check ponds and remove any debris. Cut back some oxygenating plants and leave these at the side of the pond to allow any snails etc. to get back into the water, add to the compost heap after a few days. Courgettes, marrows, runner and French beans can still be sown indoors – they will grow a little quicker than outdoors. Towards the end of the month more can be sown outdoors. After sowing, cover with lemonade bottles, bottoms cut off to stop slug damage. Pinch out the tender tips of broad beans, which blackfly are partial to, and make sure all young vegetable plants are kept well watered. Harden off bedding plants for planting out at the end of the month by standing out for a few hours each day and longer in the last week. Sow some hardy annuals for flowering in the Autumn – try ornamental cabbages

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WITH MARK RADCLIFFE Glam took oﬀ because Britain was a fairly bleak, drab place in the 70s – what with the strikes and power cuts and whatnot.

hen North Leeds Life had the opportunity to have a brief chat with Noddy we asked how a visit to Tate Liverpool’s ongoing Glam exhibition had brought back memories of the glory years. The exhibition features photographs of Slade in their heyday and costumes worn by his former bandmates as well as musical peers and contemporaries such as Roxy Music and Marc Bolan. What struck Noddy, though, was not so much the outrageously ﬂamboyant style of the outfits but that, “They were so small. I can’t believe we ever fit into them!” Noddy always knew he was destined to be some kind of all round artist and things really came together with the explosion of Glam Rock in the 70s. How did he and Slade fit in? “The band always wore loud, eye-catching clothing on stage”, said Noddy. “Dave Hill’s (guitarist) outfits, in particular, grew ever more outrageous. But it was Marc Bolan who introduced the glitter and the more Glamtastic trappings of the style.

“It took off because Britain was a fairly bleak, drab place in the 70s – what with the strikes and power cuts and whatnot. Glam Rock seemed the perfect antidote to Grim Britain, aided by the TV event that was Top of the Pops which at the time attracted upwards of 20 million viewers a week!” Since the glory days of Glam Noddy has consistently kept himself busy with a variety of projects. He was

a regular feature on Stuart Maconie and Mark Radcliffe’s Radio 2 show, he’s also hosted his own radio programme, appeared in many acting roles, contributed his unmistakable and infectiously cheering voice to numerous voiceover projects, and comfortably assumed the mantle of National Treasure. The current “An Evening With…” tour came about after a sustained campaign of ‘badgering’ from long time friend Radcliffe, who felt that Noddy’s charming company and stories would make for a splendid evening’s entertainment. Look Wot You Dun – An Evening With Noddy Holder, in conversation with Mark Radcliffe is at The City Varieties on Thursday 16th May.

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LEEDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA MAKING NOISE NEAR YOU! LEEDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA’S NEW TEAM IS READY TO SWING INTO ACTION! THE BAND TAKES IN NEW PLAYERS ANNUALLY AND THIS YEAR HAS SEEN A RELATIVELY LARGE INFLUX OF NEW MEMBERS.

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T H E PA P E R B O Y DIRECTED BY: Lee Daniels

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RUNNING TIME: 107 mins The Paperboy is a lurid, pulpy Southern noir, as steamy and swampy as its Florida backwater setting. Set in the mid 60s, the story is that of Jack (Zac Efron), whose journalist brother Ward (Matthew McConaughey), has returned to town with his writing partner (Yardley), to report on and hopefully uncover the truth about a man on death row for the killing of a local sheriff, whom Ward believes to be wrongly accused. With little else to do with his time,

Jack agrees to act as driver for Ward and Yardley and help them unearth suppressed or misplaced evidence in the case. The investigation soon proves more difficult than expected due to the repellent and unhelpful character of the accused (noxiously played by John Cusack) and the disruptive presence of his fiancé, Charlotte (Nicole Kidman), a trashy, jailbird-fixated sexpot with whom Jack instantly becomes infatuated. This is a strange and unsettling film that takes you by surprise. It’s not

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THE 2013 LEEDS 10K – FLATTER,

FASTER AND MORE FUN! MIKE TOMLINSON AND TRACEY MORRIS RECENTLY LAUNCHED THE ASDA FOUNDATION LEEDS 10K – JANE TOMLINSON’S LEGACY RUN – AND IT HAS A BRAND NEW ROUTE!

Photo: Jo Lee he new route starts and finishes in Leeds city centre. It’s flatter and faster and takes in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The starting point is near the Grand Arcade, Vicar Lane. It then goes through The Calls, past City Square, along Wellington Street and out along Kirkstall Road, looping back on itself to bring runners back to The Headrow for the grand finish outside Leeds Town Hall. As well as the new route, the run – which has raised over £2m for good causes - will bring a party atmosphere to the streets of Leeds, giving runners vital encouragement and entertaining the crowds on Sunday 14th July. We caught up with Jane’s husband Mike Tomlinson and Olympian Tracey Morris shortly after the launch. “It was always Jane’s wish to hold a mass

participation event in her home city”, said Mike. “She wanted it to be for everyone, regardless of age or ability and so we came up with Run For All. We’re looking forward to another fantastic year! We’ve worked with Leeds City Council to come up with this new, flatter and faster course. We also want race day to be a real party, so we’ve got lots of local bands, artists, musicians, dancers, you name it, to create a real carnival atmosphere.” Tracey won the women’s race in the first ever Leeds 10K with a superfast time of 34:43. Of course she had had a little practice! It was when she was running a local race with the Valley Striders that she was spotted by UK Athletics’ endurance coach, Bud Baldaro. He sought her out and suggested she run the London Marathon that year (2004) and secured a place for her. She was hoping to get around without

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Attracts Record Number of Teams This is the seventh year that the eleven Leeds Rotary Clubs have organised a Technology Tournament for the city’s secondary schools. The event attracted a record number of teams – 43 from 16 schools – and was held at the John Charles Sports Centre on 5th March. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Vice-President of the Yorkshire Society of Architects and Rotary’s District Governor were all on hand. Schools sent teams of four in three age brackets (10 – 12,13 – 15, & 16 up). They were expected to work together to design and build a working model that would perform a specific task, using only basic materials such as strip wood, card, paper, wire, straws, string etc. They also had to produce a portfolio documenting their ideas, designs, test results etc. They knew nothing about the task until the day of the tournament, when their efforts were judged by Rotarians and industrialists with backgrounds in engineering, technology and education. The three winning teams received a trophy and there was an additional trophy for the most innovative design. All the students received a certificate for taking part. It was a testing but fun experience for everyone, including the Rotarians and teachers who were invited to have a go at solving the task!

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FRESH 2013: THREE YOUNG DANCE COMPANIES TO REPRESENT YORKSHIRE AT NATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL Yorkshire Dance recently brought 200 young dancers aged 11-19 years together from across Yorkshire, to perform before an audience of 650 people at Fresh 2013. Three groups – North Yorkshire Dance, RJC Youth Dance Company and Hull Youth Dance Company – were selected to represent Yorkshire at UDance 2013 the Youth Dance Festival which takes place in Leeds from 18th – 21st July. Twenty four dance groups applied and twelve were picked from across the region to perform on the main stage at West Yorkshire Playhouse and compete for a place at UDance. The festival draws the best young talent from across the UK and there will be performances at West

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orsforth School’s student band ‘Frenchgirls’ and business team ‘Octavo’ made AMP (Association of Music and Promotion) Award history by winning both the Band Competition and Business Award at the Regional Final recently. This is a music and enterprise competition involving the collaboration of students and staff. Seven schools

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St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club plays in Headingley & runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Currently recruiting new players, volunteers & sponsors. Details: Paul 07795 154 444, www. stchadscc.com St Chad’s Tennis Club Play tennis all year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917 St Gemma’s Sponsored Skydives 4 May & Father’s Day 15 June (or other). Exhilarating experience! Raise £395 & jump FREE! Details: Michelle 218 5570, michelleb@ st-gemma.co.uk Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice has a few places available for this year’s Run for All Leeds Half Marathon, Sun 12 May. Every penny raised will go towards patient care at the hospice. Details: Sarah-Jane Meyers 203 3302, sarah-jane. meyers@sueryder.org, www. sueryder.org/LeedsHalfMarathon Yarnbury Angling Club Matches 1st Sun of month. Members only. Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713 ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John Hartley 01943 874162 Bramhope Arts Club meets 7.30pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane. Mon 13 May: Practical still life session. Mon 20 May: Tonal drawing session. New members welcome. Details: Jeff 01423 508867 Bramhope Arts Club Annual Outdoor Exhibition Sun 26 & Mon 27 May Golden Acre Park. Wide variety of pictures. Everyone welcome! Chinese Brush Painters Society 10am – 4pm, Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane. Sat 11 May: Brian Morgan on mounting techniques, Vanessa & Anne on basic brushstrokes through the orchid. Sun 12 May: Workshop on fish with Yan Wang. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk Farsley & District Art Club meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. May 8: Gouache demonstration by Bruce Mulcahy. May 22: Watercolour flowers with Barbara. Details: www. farsleyartclub.org.uk Flower Arranging 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@ talktalk.net

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homemade cakes & refreshments, Spring bedding plants & much more! Free Admission Summer Fair Sat 29 June, 10am – 1pm Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Chapel St. Jewellery, plants, books, bric-brac, Traidcraft, homemade cakes, tombola & raffle. GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets Fri, 7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405 Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what is happening in your neighbourhood 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, 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett 261 3095

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Delicious Bites Cookery Group meets Tues 1 – 3pm, All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Tce. Hyde Park LS6. Share recipes & learn to prepare cuisine from around the world. Demonstrations, tastings. Details: 318 8960, bitesdelicious@ yahoo.co.uk Drummond/Churchwoods Residents’ Association meets Wed 22 May, 7.30pm in Beckett Room, back of St Chad’s Parish Centre. Drinks available. Small charge. All welcome. Friends Hunger Hills Woods hold regular work parties 2nd Sat in month. Meet 10am Hall Lane opp children’s playground. Details: Paul Shagouri 258 3140, leelanefarm@ hotmail.com Friends Hunger Hills Woods Annual Bluebell Walk DATE CHANGE Sun 9 May. Meet 2pm Hall Lane opp Hall Park playground. Explore the woods with Leeds Ranger Steve Joul when the Bluebells are at their best. Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in main car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Friends of Leeds City Museums raise funds to finance acquisitions for Leeds’ museums, through range of exciting trips & social events. New members welcome. Details: 269 3899, jspearsonster@gmail.com

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60 Greenpeace Leeds meet 1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www.greenpeace. org.uk/groups Headingley Games Club Thurs 6.30 – 10.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Board games: Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, mst Euro-games, etc. Tabletop games: 40k, Hordes, Flames of War, War machine & Role Playing Games. Details: 275 9762, http://headingleygamesclub.com Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School. Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www. holtparktra.btck.co.uk Horsforth Cemetery Needs Volunteers! Friendly group would love some new members. Meet inside gates of Horsforth Cemetery (adjacent to Park Lane College) Calverley Lane, 1st Sat, 10am – 12 noon. Details: 07960 221417 Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm & Thurs 1.15–4.30pm The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome. Details: Mike Bent 258 1580 Horsforth in Bloom meets Sat 4 May, 10am Horsforth Museum to discuss Spring Judging & Summer fundraising events. Helpers always welcome. Details: 258 3521. Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Speakers & time to socialise. Visitors & prospective members welcome. Details: Everett Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907 Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets monthly, central Leeds (daytime). Participants bring short piece of their writing for discussion. Details: Warwick228 8584, warwick.t@ntlworld.com Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members with partner welcome. Details: 285 2522 Leeds Anglo German Club Tues 14 May, 7.30pm Headingley St Columba’s URC. Illustrated talk on Austria Today by Peter Gieler, former Gen Sec of Anglo-Austrian Society, in German & English. Details: 268 7697 Leeds Caledonian Society AGM Wed 8 May, 8pm at Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane, Adel. Come along & suggest themes for meetings & visits. Details: 267 0424, www.leedscaledonians.org.uk

Leeds Combined Arts Wed 15 May 7.30pm HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Poetry & Prose Evening, theme ‘Film & Music’, hosted by Gaia Holmes. All welcome to read in 2nd half. £3/£1. Wed 29 May 7.30pm: Film ‘Food Matters’ – on the importance of nutrition & natural therapies for chronic illness, £2.50/ £1. Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Upcoming meetings Tues 14 May, Wed 12 June. Details: Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk Leeds Microscopical Society can help anyone interested in using a microscope. Details: Mike Smith 293 5991, leedsmicroscopical.org.uk 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. Leeds Oxfam Group campaigns on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Panel discussion planned on importance of international aid. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details: www.oxfamleeds.org. uk/, or Facebook Leeds Photographic Society meets alt Tues, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8. 7 May: ‘Planning an Image’-members display photo & describe how they did it. 21 May: Outdoor evening Roundhay Park. Sat 25 – Mon 27 May exhibition at Saltaire Arts Festival. ‘Royal Armouries in Focus’ continues at Royal Armouries until mid June. Details: www.lps1852. co.uk Leeds RSPB Group Bird Walk Sat 4 May, 10am in car park at Rodley Nature Reserve. All welcome. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville. barker@sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer run social group organising variety of events in North Leeds & city centre. All ages & friendly people welcome. Details; www.lets-go-leeds.co.uk Mah Jong Thurs 10am – 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. Details: Jenny 230 0094 Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 13 May, meet 7.15pm at Parochial Hall for Leeds Treasure Hunt. 20 May: Visit, British Library, meet Parochial Hall 1pm. Details: Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316

Mercury Movie Makers meet Wed, 7.30pm Rawdon Conservative Club. Excellent syllabus for anyone with a video camera/ camcorder. Details: 257 7274, www. mercurymoviemakers.com National Trust Leeds Association meets throughout the year. Summer programme now underway. Join your local branch. Details: Pam 258 8178 North Leeds Model Flying Club New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 217 8348, www.nlmfc.org Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group meets monthly to plan events. New members welcome. Details or to book speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299 Royal Park Community Consortium meets regularly. Details: Sue 07796 784018, Paul 07962 255621, huayhuash@rock.com Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Details: www.leedsivc.org.uk The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 01943 463332 Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues, 9.30pm Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www. trackrodmotorclub.co.uk MUSIC Annual Concert Final Year Music Students University of Leeds Sat 1 June, 7.30pm Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave, LS16 accompanist Daniel Gordon, Tickets £5 from 2674507 or on door.

Rehearse Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Details: info@horsforthchoralsociety. co.uk Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly, community brass band welcomes new players. Possible instrument loan. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529  Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk Leeds Guild of Singers Welcomes new members, especially tenors & basses. Confident sight-readers. Singing renaissance & contemporary music. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds University. Details: Liz secretary@leedsguildofsingers. org.uk Moor Voices Wed fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley. Informal singing group. Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions, no experience needed. Details: 278 3120, airasa.ms@ gmail.com Music from Film & Stage Sat 20 Apr, 7.30pm Meanwood Methodist Church, Green Rd. Presented by Meanwood Village Association & Featuring Elland Silver Band. Tickets £5 from J. Brewer 274 1449, A. Burgess 275 8421, or P. Bewell 275 5415 Phoenix Concert Band Community concert band for players Grade 6 & over. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds. Details: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk, www. phoenixband.co.uk

Bell Ringing at St Chad’s Thurs 7.30 – 9pm. Beginners & experienced ringers welcome. Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, t.s.futers@leeds.ac.uk

Players for Pleasure Playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, all instruments, all ages over 18. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

Chippendale Singers Mixed voice choir, meets Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Folk songs, spirituals & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details: Chris Denton 284 3744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318 www.chippendalesingers.co.uk

Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 16 June, 7.30pm Great Hall, University of Leeds. Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 & Prokofiev Symphony No.5. Guest Conductor: Justin Doyle. Soloist: Yuanfan Yang (Finalist: BBC Young Musician 2012). Tickets: Carriageworks 224 3801 or on door. Details: www.sinfoniaofleeds. eventbrite.com

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group meets Thurs, 7.15pm Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, 1 St Mark’s Ave, LS2. All abilities welcome. English, Scottish & Irish music. Details: Iveta 07546 459 409, leeds.violin@ gmail.com

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley. Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly, hardworking society currently looking for voices in all sections. Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff.

West Riding Opera Vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts. All voice ranges welcome, no audition. Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky.com

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The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus, 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@whiterosettes.org.uk Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm. Friendly, informal orchestra of adult learners. All abilities welcome. Specific beginners group. Details: www.ylss.org Fairfax Singers Seek Tenor Rehearse Burley-in-Wharfedale Catholic Church Hall LS29. Details: Dorothy Hawkshaw 01943 877464, www.fairfaxsinger.org.uk SENIORS Bramhope Meeting Point Thurs 2 – 4pm Methodist Church Hall. May 2, 16 & 30: Tea & Chat. May 9: Alphabet Quiz. May 23: ‘A Box of Treasures’, speaker Jocelyn Brooks. Run by Opal & Bramhope Methodists. Meet new friends, join in an activity. £1. Details: 267 8001 Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 – 1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Hot meal for just £4. Good food, good company. Details: Liz 261 0675 Craft Club Thurs, 2.15 – 4pm Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd, LS7. Informal group for all crafting abilities. Join in group activities or bring your own. All welcome. Details:

393 0600, www.interact.uk.net Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets 1st Wed, 1.30pm Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment. Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. Days out, dining, walks, computers, etc. New members welcome. Details: 258 5955 or 267 5657 Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am -1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Luncheon Club meets 12 noon Tues Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open all over 60. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592 OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership free to 60s or over. Details: 369 7077, infoowls@gmail.com St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50. Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917 Sequence Tea Dances Mon 2 –

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Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also variety of daytime & evening groups. Details: 275 4989 Adel Methodist Church (corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am. Junior Church 10.30am. Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services: 10am Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, 9am informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues. All welcome. Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall parish covers Leeds 16, Horsforth & Kirkstall. Churches: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www. ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk Christian Meditation Group Meets every other Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth. Part of World Community for Christian

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St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner 10.30am Sunday services. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. All Welcome.

Meditation & Modern Buddhism Classes Tue 7.30 - 9.30pm at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8; Thurs 7.30 - 9.30pm at Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter’s Building, Leeds LS9. Details: 265 2188, info@ meditationinleeds.org, or www. meditationinleeds.org Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www. leedsquakers.org.uk Raja Yoga Meditation Course Starting 7.30pm Mon 13 May. Booking required. Drop in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Free. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details:

St John the Baptist, Church Lane, Adel Sunday Services 8 & 10am, & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am. All welcome. St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome. Open Day Sat 30 June 10am. St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: www. st-michaels-headingley.org.uk St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6. Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk Serenity Circle meets Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation. Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details: 2581126/ 07906 065694 West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service 10.30am. Crèche for young children. Refreshments after service. All welcome. SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275 7694 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families. Regular meetings. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon, 7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274 5167 Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 17 May, 7.30pm Sheesh Mahal, Kirkstall Rd, LS4 Gluten-Free Indian meal.

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Wed. Guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome. Details: info@leedsastronomy.org.uk, www. leedsastronomy.org.uk Leeds DFAS (Decorative & Fine Arts Society) Wed 15 May, 1.45pm Castle Grove Masonic Centre, Moor Rd, Headingley. ‘Red Vibrations’ with artist Alexandra Drysdale. Guests £5. Details: Ann Lightman 261 1363 Leeds Geological Association Thurs 2 May, 7.15pm Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds (rear of Sports Centre). Lecture: ‘Antarctica’s Green History & links to Scott’s Legacy’ by Prof Jane Francis, School of Earth & Environment (previously given at Founder’s Day of Geological Society, London). Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga. org.uk Philosophical Fiction Group Tues 14 May, 7:30pm Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley. Discussing short-ish philosophical novels (150-300 pages). This month: ‘Maldoror’ by Comte de Lautréamont. Details: oxfamshopf0839@oxfam.org.uk Royal Meteorological Society Interested in weather & atmospheric phenomenon? Monthly public talks on all aspects, from extreme weather to climate change, 7pm School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 21 May: ‘Antarctica: The highs & the lows’. Free & open to all. Details: snorris@ env.leeds.ac.uk, http://tinyurl.com/ rmetsyc ‘Secrets of the Subconscious – Releasing Hidden Potential’ Sun 26 May, 7.30pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. Free. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.bkwsu.org, www.bkwsu. org/uk/leeds Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Fri 3 May, 1.45pm Veritas Ale & Wine Bar, Great George St. Topic: ‘Narcissism & Society’. Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 May, 12 noon 23, Clarendon Rd. A lecture entitled ‘Leeds: a Global Shopping Experience in a Victorian City’ by Nicola Pullan. Free drop in sessions Tues 2-4 pm for help with family history research. Details: Mrs J. Butler 263 9540 WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. 1 May: Ruth Patman presents the Yorkshire Film Archive. Details: Mrs Huntley 230 1584

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group 2nd Thurs, 8pm. Warm welcome to ladies who enjoy an evening out, speakers, activities & a chat.

Laurence will present Kirkstall Abbey Gatehouse – its long history & the people associated with it. Places limited (£5). Details: 258 5302/ 258 4495.

Cookridge WI Lively, mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane. Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome. Details: cookridgewi@yahoo.co.uk.

Horsforth Museum is open Sat 10am – 4pm & Sunday 2 – 5pm. Try their quiz - May theme: ‘The Bell Chapel & other buildings on the Green’. Coffee mornings last Sat of each month

Meanwood WI meets Tues 21 May, 7.30pm Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Speaker Alan Pugh – ‘Dei Goes to War’. All welcome. Details: 294 5626

Jamaica Society Fashion Show & Dance Sat 4 May 7pm at TJ’s Woodhouse St. LS6. Fundraiser for Olympic diver (Jamaica) Yona KnightWisdom. Tickets: 07950 057 877

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