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NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

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BBC’S JOHNNY I’ANSON TALKS RADIO THE 27TH LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LEEDS MIND’S INKWELL IS COMMUNITY HUB

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Dear Readers,

Isn’t this year flying? I can’t believe that the time has rolled around again to start thinking about gift giving – Oh, I know, there are some organised people who finished their Christmas shopping in July!

I have to say I like to get in the mood. Feel that chill in the air. See the posters for pantomimes. Start the mince pie tastings. We make a few suggestions and encourage you to seek out some of our lovely little local shops – and there are many!

We also had a chat with BBC Radio Leeds’ Johnny I’Anson about local radio; and caught up with Liam Steel who is directing The Jungle Book at The West Yorkshire Playhouse (which sounds fabulous!).

There is also news of a super community production of Narnia at Left Bank Leeds on Cardigan Road; more fundraising success from Team Bramhope and the Kay Mellor Film Night at Cottage Road; and, of course, lots of new Community Notices. Don’t forget to check our website as you’ll find lots of stories that we haven’t been able to feature in the magazine (www.northleedslife.co.uk) and follow us on Twitter @northleedslife, where we regularly post events.

The editorial deadline for the December edition is 1st November (before if possible!), and for advertising it’s 6th November. January deadlines are 1st and 6th December.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

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Turn Your Radio On! We talk to Johnny I’Anson about the importance of local radio.

Tis the Season to Be Giving Enjoy gift giving – discover a myriad of unique shops full of original gift ideas.

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PARADE YOUR WEDDING DRESS OR FAVOURITE POSH FROCK FOR CHARITY! Dr Marjorie Boissinot, a Leeds cancer scientist funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, has organised a Wedding Dress Party on Saturday 16th November, 7pm at the Pavilions of Harrogate, to raise vital funds for the charity.

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Originally from France, Marjorie got married in Leeds earlier this year. As many of her family and friends couldn’t make it, she held a second celebration in France.

“Friends and colleagues told me how lucky I was to get to wear my dress twice and how they would love to wear theirs again. So I decided to organise the ‘Wear your wedding dress again’ fundraiser! We have included party dresses, as not everybody has a wedding dress, but most girls have a glam dress just waiting for an opportunity to be worn.”

Marjorie hopes to raise

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Pictured Marjorie on her Wedding day

Friends told me how lucky I was to get to wear my dress twice

£1,000. There will also be a presentation of personalised fragrances and pamper products by Kris d’Amour.

Kris Wronski was a medical scientist at St James’s University Hospital who has created a range of natural products. Marjorie has also received donations from Outrage Jewellery, Peter Maturi Harrogate, The Flower Room, JAM Hair and Boots for the raffle.

Tickets cost £25 and are available from m.boissinot@leeds.ac.uk For more information, visit www.ycr.org.uk.

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THOMAS HARVEY (1812-1884) Anti-slavery campaigner and philanthropist

In the austere, shaded quiet of the Quaker burial ground in New Adel Lane, the plain gravestones record only names and dates - no statues or florid verses here, where all are equal. One stone bears the name of Thomas Harvey, who during his lifetime fought against slavery, war, cruelty and deprivation. These causes took him across the world – to the West Indies, Finland, Russia, Canada – in an era when such journeys meant long months of danger and hardship. But his home, his family and his daily work were here in Leeds.

He was born in 1812 into a Quaker family in Barnsley, where his father was a linen manufacturer. The second of five children, he was educated at Barnsley Grammar School and the Quaker schools at Ackworth and York. But money ran short and at fifteen he was apprenticed to a chemist and druggist in Birmingham, to train for his future. There he met fellow Quakers like the Cadburys and Joseph Sturge, the eminent anti-slavery activist. In 1836 he was invited to accompany Sturge to the British colonies of the West Indies to investigate the condition of the former slaves, freed in 1834 but still bound by the plantation owners into harsh apprenticeship schemes. He helped Sturge produce a long report that persuaded Parliament to change this abusive system.

Back in England, he moved to

up the cause of people everywhere who

Leeds to set up in business as a chemist

suffered ‘the dreadful ravages of war’.

and druggist, in a shop at 13 Briggate.

In 1856 he travelled, again with

He sold the usual patent medicines

Joseph Sturge, to Finland, where

of the time – Widow Welch’s Pills

the British Fleet, stationed in the

(for all female complaints); Butler’s

Baltic during the Crimean War, had

Compound Concentrated Concoction

caused terrible hardship, and raised

(for every possible ailment) – but

money for relief. He collected too for

he became an expert pharmacist,

the victims (on whatever side) of the

publishing specialist notes for doctors

Franco-German War and the American

on remedies and dosages, and over the

Civil War, publishing ‘A Plea for the

years he took an increasing interest

Perishing’. In 1866 he visited Jamaica

in medical and scientific advances.

again to investigate conditions and

He later took on a partner (Harvey &

help promote education for the freed

Reynolds): among other developments

slaves, and the next year undertook

they specialised in early photographic

a gruelling journey to Russia to visit

equipment.

the Mennonite community who were

In 1845 he married, and three

being persecuted for their pacifism,

children were born, though their first

and assisted with their resettlement in

son died aged only six. Alongside his

Canada. It was a punishing schedule,

business and his family, he devoted

and his health suffered.

himself to campaigning on behalf of

That same year he had to endure

victims of slavery and exploitation

the loss of his youngest son, seventeen,

around the world, writing letters

studying in London, who drowned

and articles in the press, addressing

with many others skating on the

meetings, collecting funds. He drew

frozen Regent’s Park lake when the

attention to Britain’s shameful role in

ice gave way. The family was stricken.

the opium trade with China. He took

He retired from his business and,

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with the benefit of money inherited

These

from his brothers, committed himself completely to his philanthropic work, not only around the world but also close

causes

to home. He served on the Leeds School

took him

Blind, Deaf and Dumb Institution;

across

education, subscribed to the Hospital

the world

in the Society of Friends, a strong

in an era

and the peace movement. In 1883

when such journeys meant long months of danger and hardship

Board; was Secretary of the Leeds supported the cause of women’s for Women and Children. He was active speaker and worker for temperance he took a leading role on the crossfaith committee which organised the visit to Leeds of the famous American evangelists Moody and Sankey, who in their fortnight’s mission here preached to many thousands with the message ‘stand up for Jesus’.

In 1884 he undertook another arduous journey to Canada on a Quaker mission, but it exhausted him. He died at his home at ‘Ashwood’, Headingley Lane, on Christmas Day. He was deeply mourned by family and friends: one wrote of him ‘he lived a beautiful life’.

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Recently, we were lucky enough to spend a night at Raithwaite Hall, just north of Whitby. It took just two and a half hours to get there and as soon as we walked in the door it felt like a great weight had been lifted from our shoulders!

www.raithwaitehallwhitby.co.uk 01947 661662 fabulous setting Raithwaite Hall is set in 80 acres. Bought by Skelwith Leisure, a York-based company, a few years ago, it has been transformed into a lovely, five-star hotel managed by Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), who manage exclusive properties all over the world.

Starting with a small manor house and garden centre, Skelwith Leisure preserved what they could of the original building then wrapped a new building around it to create a luxury hotel with 45 bedrooms, a lovely little spa (with pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and range of treatments); The Brace Restaurant, that opens into

a conservatory overlooking a beautifully kept garden; and Poachers’ Bar, which retains the layout of the original house.

Skelwith’s ambition didn’t end there – they renovated the Lake House, just five minutes walk from the main Hall overlooking a small lake, as the name suggests. Consisting of just six bedrooms, this selfcatering facility with its super kitchen and large lounge is perfect for special gatherings.

And, Raithwaite Hall will provide as much or as little catering as you like.

The most recent addition is The Keep – its castellated façade hides a smart, contemporary interior. Twenty-eight rooms wrap around the building, each with its own little balcony area.

A large central area houses a bar and lounge with numerous deep leather sofas and chairs in shades of grey and burgundy, and a restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. It is proving a very popular venue for groups.

They thought of everything!

We stayed in one of the deluxe rooms in the Hall which was wonderfully spacious with a lovely seating area with circular table and armchairs and a king-

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size bed that I seriously wanted to have wrapped so I could take it home – definitely the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! The bathroom was large enough to swing a very large cat in – or even several of the smaller variety. Every detail was covered – lovely toiletries, soft robes and slippers, plenty of towels, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, tea and coffee, bottled water, Wi-fi, radio and huge TV. Although walking, golf (Whitby Golf course is just across the road), fossil hunting on the nearby beach or mooching around Whitby might beckon, you might be very tempted never to leave your room!

Sole on crushed potatoes, a green salad with tarragon dressing – all delicious. Desserts were works of art - Tiramisu with Liquorice ice cream, and Rhubarb flavoured Iced Parfait with Ginger ice cream – it was a shame to eat them, but force ourselves we did!

Yorkshire sourced products Of course, as far as possible, all ingredients are proudly Yorkshire sourced – the fish from down the road, the meat from Ripon, all the vegetables, cheese, preserves are local. The bar serves Black Sheep brews, the tea is Yorkshire tea and

devoured by one of us, while the Raithwaite muesli, fresh fruit salad and rhubarb (yes, from Wakefield!) was so good the experience had to be repeated.

A wonderful meal We did, however, leave it and made our way to The Brace for dinner. It was already busy when we got there and included a large birthday celebration – happily, at one end of the restaurant, folding doors can be pulled across so it didn’t intrude on other diners.

The food was great. Being by the sea we thought let’s do seafood! Scallops (hand-picked – you’d never want to stress out a scallop!) and smoked salmon went down a treat. A basket of various delicious warm breads quickly disappeared. Then on to Turbot on a bed of spinach a n d

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What a lovely team!

the coffee is from Taylor’s of Harrogate, and the biscuits in the rooms are from Botham’s in Whitby.

Breakfast was another treat – what choice! A hot buffet and the largest selection of cereals, fruit and yogurts I have ever seen.

The locally sourced sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms etc. were quickly

Everyone wants you to relax and enjoy yourself

I really have to mention the service. What a lovely team!

Everyone was so enthusiastic about Raithwaite and was happy to chat about the development.

When we bumped into one of the gardeners as we walked around he outlined future stages of development on the 80-acre estate, including eco cabins and chalets. Everybody we met had a smile and would enquire if we were enjoying our stay or ask if we needed anything.

In the restaurant glasses were refilled almost before we were aware they needed to be and plates smoothly removed.

They were lovely and it was a real pleasure to stay there. What’s great is that Raithwaite Hall is so accessible – a couple of hours and you reach this little haven where everyone really wants you to relax and enjoy yourself. They all seem to enjoy it so much you can’t help but do the same.

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Many would have thought that, with the development of the internet, radio would have been swept away by the tide of new media. Not so! In the digital age, radio not only survives but thrives and nowhere more so than in the case of local broadcasting. Today radio is more popular than ever and you can listen to local radio from anywhere in the world.

ut, where we remain really lucky is in the area of local radio.

Whereas in North America small local radio stations have been eaten up by huge corporations and have lost a lot of their relevant local content, here in the UK local radio thrives.

We dropped in to BBC Radio Leeds to catch Johnny I’Anson, who we are lucky enough to talk to fairly often on his Friday Drive Show, to ask about his experience in local radio.

“Believe it or not, I studied Exercise & Health at Uni and worked as a Sports Development Officer with Leeds City Council for some time”, he told us. “After a while I knew it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I did some work experience at a local radio station then managed to get a part time job with BBC and I haven’t looked back.”

Johnny’s first break came when he was asked to cover for the Early Breakfast Show (4 - 6am!). “I had to get up at 2am! But I thought

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I’d give it a go. You have to keep saying ‘yes’! The only advice I was given was ‘don’t swear’ and ‘be yourself’!”

He was soon filling in for the Mid Morning Show. Then a little over two years ago, the Friday Drive Show came up, followed by Weekend Breakfast and now he is soundly entrenched at BBC, just being himself!

“It’s all about communication.

I feel I act as a catalyst. I connect listeners to people they feel they do not have access to. The content is hyper-local. BBC has a certain gravitas so people are happy to come and talk to us. We regularly talk to organisations and local politicians and try to hold them to account on behalf of our listeners.

We address topics of interest to our audience, focusing on being at the heart of the community.”

Johnny’s aim is to facilitate a sort of personal connection that only local radio can – to give the audience a voice and involve the wider community in the conversation.

Off air, he’s out reporting, finding out what people care about. “I love getting out with the Show. Broadcasting from Leeds Festival this year was brilliant.

I’d love more time to get out, to be more creative and add more colour and texture to what we say and do.”

So, turn your radio on!

Become part of that conversation and enjoy some great local radio!

It’s all about communication.

I feel I act as a catalyst

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I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW QUICKLY CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING, BUT I REFUSE TO BE THROWN INTO A PANIC ABOUT GIFT GIVING. I’M GOING TO ENJOY IT! FORGET YOUR AMAZON (WHO DON’T PAY UK TAX) AND OTHER LARGE CONGLOMERATES – THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR TO GO LOCAL! Take a look around and see what craft fairs are coming up – the lovely Mr Yen produces beautiful hand-cut and laser-cut paper designs. See his HEART & Craft Shows are at HEART on latest range of cards, festive bunting, Bennett Road, Headingley, on 9th November and personalised laser-cut and laser and 14th December (10am – 4pm); Artsmix engraved wooden baubles at markets will be in full swing on Albion Place www.shop.mr-yen.com on 2nd and 4th Saturdays; Stockeld Park (just north of Wetherby) is hosting a Yorkshire Gift Fair showcasing local products, crafts and gifts on 22nd & 23rd November (12.30 – 6pm).

‘Crafts for Christmas’ at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate from 7th – 10th November will have over 200 exhibitors! (Details 01428 684494); and, Christmas at Castle Howard, from 23rd November – 22nd December, will be bigger and more magical than ever with live music, craft and produce markets, gift and farm shops, all stocked with inspiring gift ideas (www.castlehoward.co.uk) It is always worth exploring local shopping areas. In Headingley head for Dinsdales on Chapel Place for great art supplies; Baa Ram Ewe is a fabulous wool shop and The Bowery has a lovely selection of gifts and cards – and you can grab a coffee while you’re there! Horsforth has three streets to tempt you – New Road Side, Town Street and Station Road.

Wrapped on Station Road is a must with a beautiful selection of gifts including bags, unique jewellery, baby gifts, and gifts for men too.

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Chapel Allerton is perfect for mooching through shops like Angels, Glasshouse Gallery, Chirpy and Casa Blanca. It is also home to Radish, the indie green/ radical bookshop and fair trading post, and Fit to Bust has beautiful lingerie. Armadillo, which also has a branch on Town Street in Horsforth, has a brilliant selection of children’s toys.

Just up the road on Street Lane is Share Jewellery and Gift Boutique and another great little independent bookshop, Philip Howard Books.

Venture into the city centre and stroll down the smaller arcades – you’ll be surprised what you’ll fine.

In the Grand Arcade, check out Epulo’s great cook and tableware in Handpicked Hall, plus a variety of other original gift suppliers. And, pop into Notion where you’ll find everything for the BMXer in your life!

Colours May Vary, in Munro House, next door to Leeds Gallery, has a wide selection of art and design magazines, many of which can’t be found elsewhere in Leeds, plus prints, books, cards and wrapping paper.

Culture Vulture on Duncan Street specialises in kitsch and quirky products, sourcing a lot of them from the USA and Japan. One of their current best sellers is a Unicorn Horn for Cats! (www.culture-vulture.co.uk)

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23 November to 22 December From the elegant decorations and music in the House, to festive food, gifts and audiences with Father Christmas, there is something for everyone this Christmas at Castle Howard.

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ARTS & CULTURE

A celebration of Irish arts and culture kicks off on 31st October and runs until 26th November. Dozens of events, including music sessions, literary events, film and educational events will take place at venues across Leeds, bringing some of Ireland’s finest artists to the city.

Organised by the Leeds-based Irish Arts Foundation, events are 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, CEO at Irish Arts. “We are also interested in developing new audiences for Irish arts and culture.”

The Leeds Gathering features some of the most dynamic local, national and international performers in the world of Irish and Celtic arts.

This year’s festival features performances from supergroup Lunasa, Dervish’s Cathy Jordan with Rick Epping and Seanan Brennan, a concert in the beautiful settings of the Leeds City Varieties from Cara Dillon, Scottish stars Lau and, from Waterford, Martin Murray & Dylan Bible.

Two films by Thaddeus O’Sullivan will also be screened, with an introduction from Professor Lance Pettit. And, a play about the 1978 Rugby match between Munster and the mighty All-Blacks, ‘Alone it

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Lunasa Stands’, will be presented. Add to this traditional Irish music sessions, instrument workshops and a presentation of Donal Cox’s ‘A Journey to the Fifth Province’ and there is surely something to appeal to all tastes.

The official launch of the festival is at 8pm 31st October in the O’Meara Lounge, Leeds Irish Centre, with special guest speakers Keith Wakefield (Leader, Leeds City Council), Tommy Moran (Business Development & Operations Director, Moran Hotel Group), Professor David Cooper (Chair, Irish Arts Foundation) and a representative of the Irish Embassy.

For further information and a full programme of events, contact the Irish Arts Foundation on info@irisharts.org.uk or visit www.irisharts.org.uk

Leeds Gathering features some of the most dynamic local, national and international performers in the world of Irish and Celtic arts

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Rugby League will feature in an art exhibition at Leeds Town Hall, timed to coincide with the Rugby League World Cup coming to Leeds. ‘ On the Edge – the moving body in sport’ will feature ceramic sculpture that captures the movement and physicality of sport by local artist Mandy Long.

The exhibition will include several pieces featuring Rugby League, inspired by the Leeds Rhinos, and Mandy will donate 40% of any sales to the Leeds Rugby Foundation charity.

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Mandy held a very successful exhibition at Headingley Carnegie Stadium in 2012, which led one leading sports coach of Olympic medal winners to comment, “every sports stadium should have an art gallery”.

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FOUR CITY COUNCIL HERITAGE SITES AWARDED TOP LEARNING AWARDS Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Leeds Art Gallery, Thwaite Mills and Leeds Industrial Museum have each earned a Sandford Award from the Heritage Education Trust, recognising the high standard of heritage learning on offer.

A lot of hard work is put in on a dayto-day basis to provide the public with a great experience

he winners join four other city sites holding the award – Temple Newsam House, Leeds City Museum, Abbey House Museum and Kirkstall Abbey (which was recently shortlisted in the ‘Britain’s Favourite Heritage Site’ category of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2013).

This success follows the news that all nine of the Council’s museums and galleries have also been granted full accreditation by Arts Council England, which sets nationally agreed standards for UK museums. To qualify museums must meet standards on how they are managed, for the services they offer and how they care for collections.

“We are fortunate to have

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STARS TO STAGE JB PRIESTLEY’S YORKSHIRE FARCE STARS, the North Leeds theatre group, is presenting the popular comedy ‘When We Are Married’ by J.B. Priestley from Tuesday 29th October to Saturday 2nd November, 7.30pm at Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ.

some fantastic arts and heritage sites across the city”, said Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for leisure and skills.

“I am delighted that this has been recognised in the Sandford Awards and by Arts Council England in their Accreditation scheme.

“A lot of hard work is put in on a day-to-day basis to provide the public with a great experience, and I would like to thank the council’s heritage team for their efforts. These awards are recognition of their skill and commitment, and I look forward to seeing our heritage sites continuing to provide a great service in the future.”

“The play is described as a Yorkshire farce and we have certainly had great fun in bringing it to the stage”, said Chris Binns, Chairman of STARS. “It promises to be a laughter-filled evening’s entertainment.”

Tickets (£7.50/ £6) are available from Lottie Potter on 0113 293 9596 or tickets@ starsleeds.co.uk

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SCROOGE AT LEEDS GRAND ‘Hans Andersen’ and ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.

“Scrooge The Musical is the perfect family treat”, says Ian Sime, General Manager at Leeds Grand Theatre. “Staging it in our beautiful Victorian theatre will enhance that traditional

After his West End run at the London Palladium last Christmas, Tommy Steele reprises his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in Bill Kenwright’s production of ‘Scrooge the Musical’ at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 19th November – Saturday 7th December.

Tommy Steele’s performances at the London Palladium last year sent him into the record books as the star to have headlined more performances there than any other. His legendary career also includes over twenty hit singles, Hollywood movie hits such as ‘The Happiest Millionaire’ and ‘Finian’s Rainbow’ and countless award-winning stage musicals, including ‘Half a Sixpence’,

festive feel in the run up to the holidays.”

Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the musical score features Leslie Bricusse’s Oscar nominated hit Thank You Very Much and illusions that have been specially created by magician Paul Kieve, acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films.

Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future join a host of Dickensian characters in the award-winning, international smash hit musical.

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The Quarry Theatre at West Yorkshire Playhouse will be transformed into the humid jungles of India from 30th November – 18th January, as The Jungle Book is brought to life by multi award-winning director and choreographer Liam Steel.

e caught up with Liam recently to try and find out what he might have in store for us and, frankly, cannot wait to see it now! Disney may have offered a ‘a good introduction’, but this new version for the Playhouse offers so much more.

“We have gone back to the book”, explained Liam, “and have commissioned a new script from Rosanna Lowe.

The Jungle Book is made up of a number of short stories. We go back and forwards in time, taking sections and making a complete story out of it. We are currently tweaking it here and there. It is constantly evolving.

What we will end up with will be a very exciting, original piece of work.”

Liam has a passion for family shows and has worked with theatres all over the country, including Nottingham Playhouse, The Lyric Hammersmith, Birmingham

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Rep, The Royal Court, Manchester Royal Exchange, The Royal Shakespeare Company, and six productions at the Library Theatre, Manchester.

“This could be a child’s first theatre experience and it’s really important that it is an exciting piece of theatre”, he said. “The Jungle Book is all about a young man’s search for identity. He’s asking questions about the world – who am I? Where do I belong? Especially when he comes from a different culture.

It’s an amazing story.”

This mesmeric adaption uses dance, physical theatre, puppetry, masks, song and

The Jungle Book is all about a young man’s search for identity

theatrical-magic to tell Mowgli’s story. The jungle is alive with creatures and finding the essence of the animals has been crucial to creating the spectacle.

The actors have worked hard to capture the physicality of the beasts. For example, the wolves appear on blades like those worn by paralympians. They move in a different way projecting the strength and power of the wolf.

Each animal’s movement has been carefully observed – even entailing a trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park!

The puppets (made by Rachel Canning), masks headdresses and the wonderful costumes by Laura Hopkins all contribute towards creating this fascinating world, as do the lighting and the music.

Liam commissioned composer Niraj Chag to write the music for the show. It has a specific traditional Asian feel, but is very contemporary too.

I think we are in for a treat!

Liam and The Playhouse have brought together an amazing group of actors and an incredibly talented creative team. From what we’ve heard, The Jungle Book will be absolutely stunning.

Liam Steel also created all the musical staging and choreography for the film version of LES MISéRABLES.

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The ideas behind The Paper Birds’ new play, ‘On the One Hand’, began at West Yorkshire Playhouse in April 2012. Director Jemma McDonnell and co-founder of The Paper Birds, Kylie Walsh, worked with a group of women aged 55+ who were attending ‘Heydays’, a Playhouse community arts initiative. Over a two-week period, the group devised ‘Aged’, a unique performance presented as part of the Playhouse’s Transform Festival.

The project allowed The Paper Birds to collect stories, and conduct research that formed the background to ‘On the One Hand’. The aim was to explore age and how it affects people at different stages through life. “We wanted to make a show that explored age as a theme in response to our turning 30 and coming to terms with how our age defined us”, explained Kylie. “What was expected of us? What did society think of what we were doing? We started analysing our lives, and considering age in relation to other women.”

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In September 2012, The Paper Birds worked with a group of participants aged 9 -18 at Live Theatre, Newcastle, completing their research. Then Jemma and Kylie started to formulate the stories they’d collected into a script.

Working closely with dramaturg Ben Francombe, they honed the intertwined narratives that form ‘On the One Hand’. With a cast aged 18 to sixty-something, the six roles present the many different stages of life. From youth, ambition and flying the nest, to care homes and dementia, this production explores the choices women are forced to make as they journey through life.

Rehearsals began at West Yorkshire Playhouse in May this year, with Hannah Lambsdown from Bingley Grammar School cast in the role of ‘Teen’; Kylie from The Paper Birds as Thirty, Tracey-Ann Liles as Forty, and Illona Linthwaite as Sixty and Elderly.

The Paper Birds musical director Shane Durrant, who has worked with the company for over 10 years, composed the original score, collaborating with local Leeds musicians Rosie Doonan and Gary Stewart in the recording.

As The Paper Birds’ tenth anniversary production, this exploration of ageing is an apt and mature leap for the Leeds-based theatre collective.

‘On the One Hand’ is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 21st – 23rd November. For further information visit www.ThePaperBirds.com or www.wyp.org.uk

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THE NARNIA EXPERIENCE AT L E F T B A N K

From 25th November to 8th December, Left Bank Leeds on Cardigan Road will be transformed into a world of magic, where animals talk and battles are fought.

Step through the wardrobe and befriend the creatures, escape wicked plans, battle evil and triumph to be crowned kings and queens of Narnia!

The Narnia Experience brings the C.S Lewis’ story ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ to life through immersive, walk-though theatre. Left Bank will become Narnia – the land where it is always Winter but never Christmas. Volunteer performers, set maker and creatives from across Leeds are currently preparing for a sensational two week run of this much loved tale.

Launched at the beginning of September, with a script picnic for all the Narnian family, rehearsals are now underway.

This is a big piece of community theatre requiring more than 160 performers, 40 ushers and about 200 construction workers, costumiers and set designers, all of whom are volunteers.

This is not normal ‘sit down’ theatre, groups of 30 will enter through a wardrobe full of fur coats into a Winter wonderland. They then split into two groups – one group is ‘Lucy’ and the other ‘Edmund’. They take different routes through

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the story, interacting with the characters and experiencing the adventure together. Lucy’s group meets Mr Tumnus, Mr & Mrs Beaver, and Father Christmas, becoming friends and being led to Aslan’s camp.

Whereas Edmund’s group has a scarier time, going to the White Witch’s palace, getting chased by wolves, taken prisoner and possibly turned to stone!

The production will run morning, afternoon and evening from Monday 25th November to Sunday 8th December.

Tickets are available from www. thenarniaexperience.com/booktickets For further information visit www.thenarniaexperience. com or email narniaexperience@ outlook.com

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DOUBLE AWARD FOR FORMER THEATRE MANAGER Peter Sandeman, the former general manager at the City Varieties Music Hall, was recently presented with two awards – the Philip Windsor Spanner Award for outstanding services to theatre, on behalf of the Association of British Theatre Technicians NorthNet (ABTT); and Old Theatres Magazine presented him with a certificate recognising the huge contribution he has made to the theatre industry over 25 years and his achievements at the City Varieties.

Before being made redundant by Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd. last year, Peter had been general manager at the City Varieties since 1988. He transformed the popularity of the venue by presenting an eclectic programme of light entertainment. Among his achievements was the introduction of a different style of pantomime, the latest being Rock’n’Roll pantomime, which was an instant success. Sandeman was also heavily involved with the recent £9.9m refurbishment of the venue.

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By Rudyard Kipling Adapted by Rosanna Lowe Directed by Liam Steel

30 November — 18 January

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We had noticed that The Bay Horse pub on Parkside Road in Meanwood had undergone refurbishment, after being closed for some time, and our curiosity was piqued. So we popped in for Sunday lunch.

It was a beautiful October day, the sun streamed through the windows and there was a buzz of conversation around the bar. We soon found ourselves sitting down with Carmel Daly Fletcher and Paul Fletcher who recently took over the pub. Carmel and Paul are no strangers to the area, having run the Skyrack in Headingley for 12 years, and the New Inn before that. Isn’t this a big change, we suggested.

“Well it is”, said Carmel, “but it’s a fantastic opportunity.

Here we really have the chance to stamp our personality on the pub and bring it back into being a real community pub, a thriving ‘local’ with lots of things going on.”

Soon we were diving into a lovely lunch. This was all created

by Julie Smith and, believe me, she is no slouch in the kitchen.

The mushroom soup was freshly made and full of flavour; the Yorkshire puddings were smothered in a tasty gravy that had been coaxed into life from a base of homemade stock; the Thai fishcake was nice and spicy; and the Serrano ham and melon so refreshing.

Carmel and Fletch told us more about their plans…..yes, as current Director of Rugby League at Leeds Carnegie and a previous Rhinos coach, who also played for Leeds for 10 years, Fletch was keen to introduce Sky Sports. There are three screens

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Holly, Julie, Carmel & Fletch to ensure everyone is happy – in the Rugby Room, the back room and upstairs in the function room – and there will be table service during games!

All the games in the Rugby League World Cup will be shown.

But that is just the start – at the moment they have plans for every night of the week. On Monday there’s Salsa in the function room and Texas Hold ‘em poker in the Rugby Room. On Tuesday it’s quiz time; Wednesday is Steak Night; coming soon is Movie Night on Thursdays; Friday is Rugby Night; and on Saturday it will be Wayne’s Disco and he’s a great DJ! Every fourth Saturday will feature a live band, and on Sundays they are planning a ‘Bay Horse Has Got Talent’ competition.

And, let’s not forget the special Casino Night on Friday 22nd November!

Oh, and did I mention that Sunday Lunch?

Next up was a gorgeous, melt-in-the-mouth Salmon and Hollandaise sauce, roast pork with crackling, beautiful pink lamb and homemade mint sauce, and chicken with homemade cranberry sauce and sage and onion stuffing balls. All accompanied by a variety of vegetables, mashed and roast potatoes. And, as for desserts! For those of you who love your puddings, this is the place to come – apple pie, lemon drizzle sponge, bread

and butter pudding and an unbelievably light cheesecake.

Food is served during the week from 12 - 3pm and 6 – 8.30pm Tuesday – Friday; and 12 – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The new Bay Horse is bright, smart and welcoming – and that includes children (great play area) and dogs! Gone are the high backed benches that blocked half the windows and in their place comfortable chairs and round tables, creating nice little individual areas where you can enjoy a coffee or have a drink with a group of friends.

They have also opened up the back of the pub, creating a much larger and more flexible space.

And, after a lot of hard work, the beer garden is larger than ever!

Rumour has it that we could look forward to an outdoor bar next year – The Bay Horse Shack!

That has a ring to it.

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In the past couple of years there has been an outbreak of supper clubs. Apparently there are even websites that can direct you to supper clubs all over the world! Leeds is alive with them! But it wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago that I actually experienced one.

his supper club was billed as an ‘authentic Persian experience’. That was intriguing enough but when I realised that Afsaneh Kaviani, who was hosting it, had also made it to the last eight on Masterchef, I thought ‘This has to be good!’ And it was!

Thirteen strangers turned up to share the experience and left nearly four and a half hours later as friends. It was a lovely evening, starting with a refreshing watermelon cocktail and tasty hors d’oeuvres. We then sat down to a veritable feast featuring dishes from all over Iran.

There was a smoked aubergine, garlic and tomato dip; fried aubergine topped with whey, mint and saffron; spicy chic pea, spinach and cumin stew in lavash bread baskets; spinach and yogurt dip topped with fried onions; and herb salad with caramelized butternut squash and crumbled feta,

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drizzled with pistachio pesto.

This was just the starter! Luckily we were advised not to go crazy as there was much more on the way.

layered with sour bay berries and topped with pistachios and almonds; braised lamb shanks in saffron jus; tomato, split lentils and okra stew.

This is really the way food should be enjoyed – in comfort and sharing with others. The conversation flowed and the food kept coming until eventually we were sated! The meal was rounded off with baked fig with saffron ice cream and rose cream, followed by black Persian tea and mint tea and Persian sweets. WOW! “When I was applying for Masterchef I never realised just how much of a life-changing experience it would turn out to be”, said Afsaneh. “It has allowed me to pursue something I have always been passionate

way food should be enjoyed

There seemed to be an endless stream of dishes being passed from one to the other…

Chicken with prunes and straw potatoes; a delicious rice with broad beans and dill; a positively gorgeous sea bass stew with tamarind and herbs; saffron rice

about and cooking has now taken over my life!”

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News From Your Councillors

CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Consultation is officially a good thing, so the city council routinely takes steps to get the views of as many ‘citizens’ as possible.

That doesn’t mean the council has to take any notice of what people say, but at least it ticks the consultation boxes.

On Sunday 10th November our annual Remembrance Day Parade, led by the British Legion and members of the Air Cadets, will leave the top of Stanhope Drive at 10am, passing the Cenotaph on Stanhope Drive, and proceeding along the Ring Road to reach the main Cenotaph at 11am for the Service (followed by tea and biscuits at the Willows).

Donations will go to Help for Heroes and the British Legion (whose president, Alderman Jack Meade who died in September, will be sadly missed).

The Community and Environment Committee continues its planning for the Christmas season. Plans for the Christmas tree and its lights are well in hand, and Father Christmas will visit Horsforth on 7th December, when the Christmas tree lights will be switched on. The committee has made grants to a wide range of local groups – one of which was to support the work of the Trussell Trust in setting up a Food Bank in Horsforth.

The Planning and Licensing Committee Neighbourhood Plan would like to hear about your ideas and wishes for the future.

The working group will be asking everyone for their opinions through meetings with local organisations and volunteer groups and questionnaires. If you would like to get involved, please contact the Clerk for meeting dates.

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The latest consultation report covers the exercise carried out over the Summer months concerning the Leeds proposals for 66,000 new houses. It doesn’t of course tell us anything whatsoever about the actual responses. That would be too simple though the report does go to great lengths to reassure us that everyone has been asked.

Amongst other things, we learn that 13 adverts were placed on the sides of buses with a further 100 adverts plastered inside. Has anyone actually seen one? Similar posters it seems were sent more or less everywhere including GP’s surgeries, housing offices, libraries and so on.

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Alternate Week Collections As you may be aware, the Council has piloted fortnightly black and green bin collections in South Leeds. Now 100,000 properties, including most of Adel & Wharfedale Ward, are to be included in Phase 2 of the rollout, to be implemented mid-November.

Prior to implementation the Council will be in touch with residents and is planning an awareness campaign.

Leeds Empty Property Stategy - When new housing is proposed for Greenbelt areas, I am often asked about empty properties and what’s being done about them.

Returning empty properties to use is part of the Vision for Leeds 2011/30. The target is to bring 3,200 long-term empty homes in the private sector back into use every year until 2016. A target to reduce the net number of long-term empty

We even get to know that one event held at Cross Gates library was attended by no less than 13 people over a period of three and a half hours. OK, let’s not get too carried away, some will actually have been there to exchange their library books but the thing is they were consulted.

Then there is the list of more than 70 statutory consultees comprising an eclectic list of august organisations presumably deemed to be well versed in the complex issues of future housing provision in Leeds. Thus the likes of The Theatres’ Trust, The Design Council, The Garden Historical Society, and the Prison Service were amongst those consulted. Intriguingly also consulted was none other than the British Toilet Association whose offices are somewhat disappointingly located in Bangor rather than at a more appropriate London WC1 1AA address.

It will take yet another report before we learn what if anything the BTA actually had to say about all these new houses. Perhaps they take the view that far more important than where they are actually located would be an assurance that all those new toilets will be British made.

Evidently then if bus travelling BTA members who also frequent Cross Gates Library have been consulted then so too have you. It’s as simple as that really.

clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk homes by 300 (5%) by March 2013 was beaten.

Leeds has monitored empty homes in the city since 2005. Through intervention with owners the number has fallen from approx. 12,000 in 2005, to 5,776 in March 2012. This work has also shown that the number of long-term empty homes remains fairly constant as a proportion of the total figure. In March 2012 this had fallen to 2.14% of the total number of homes.

Leeds City Council has been responsible for returning 3,000 long-term empty homes to use each year for the past four years, the highest figure for any local authority in England & Wales and greater than the combined total for the rest of Yorkshire.

To ensure this positive work continues, the Council has introduced a number of changes, including charging 100% council tax on all empty properties (previously 50%), identifying empty homes quickly and contacting the owners to offer help to bring them back into use. It is also working with landlords and the voluntary sector to match tenants to suitable properties, with reductions in rent where they bring the property back into use.

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ADEL NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM ARE YOU IN YOUR TEENS OR 20S AND LIVING IN ADEL? WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! We have a good representation of views from most sections of the community but need to hear more from teenagers and people in their 20s, who make up around 12% of the Adel population.

We would like to know what you value about Adel. What you would like to keep and what changes you would like to see? What about things that we don’t have but which you would like?

You can help us by completing our simple survey, which you can obtain by e-mailing me bondster@ btopenworld.com or by visiting www. adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk The information received will be researched and analysed as part of our task to produce a Neighbourhood Plan. Of course, we are interested in

the views of all Adel residents, so if you wish to send me your comments please make contact as above.

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ADEL CRAG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The main issues at Adel Crag Community Association’s recent AGM were future housing development, the NGT trolleybus, car parking, overgrown hedges, trees and moss.

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MEANWOOD FUN DAY A GREAT SUCCESS! In June, Meanwood Valley Partnership teamed up with Meanwood Cricket Club and the Myrtle Tavern to hold a well-attended fun day on the cricket ground and beer garden.

oin hundreds of Santa’s and other festive characters in Leeds city centre for the Leeds Santa Dash in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice on Sunday 15th December.

Starting on Lands Lane, opposite WH Smiths, this is a merry event for all ages and abilities. You can even push your little ones round in their buggies! Registration starts at 9am, followed by the Big Santa Warm Up at 9.30am.

The run will start at 9.40am and will take you along various pedestrianised shopping streets.

The sight of hundreds of Santa’s together is incredible! Children just can’t believe their eyes!

It’s worth rounding up your friends to come along and watch and it’s always a good excuse for some Christmas shopping afterwards!!

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the event and in return you will receive a Santa Suit and refreshments - provided at Little Tokyo.

The entry fee is £8 (including Santa Suit), £5 if you have your own. Under 16s are free and must be accompanied by an adult and dressed in festive fancy dress. The best dressed will receive a prize!

To register visit www.stgemma.co.uk or call Elizabeth on 0113 218 5580

Local musicians Maria Sandle and Alex Driscoll provided background music to demonstrations by a local Tai Chi group, the RSPB, Hope Rescue, Dog Display, and the Meanwood Transition group, which gave out information and advice on how to insulate your home and much more.

The many stalls presented plants, crafts, cupcakes and produce to sell, while members of the adjacent Meanwood Allotment Association gave tours of their prize-winning plots.

Meanwood Village Association, the Donkey Trust, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm were all there too, together with the usual tombola stall and raffle and Fire Engine, completing the typical Village Fete experience.

It was such a success that the event is already in the early stages of planning for next year! The 2014 Fun Day will be held on Sunday 8th June. All enquiries should be addressed Sue Sheard on 07940 537408, sue_sheard@ hotmail.com

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£5,000 community prize to the Meanwood Valley Partnership, of which he is now vice chair.

The Partnership decided to spend the money on promoting and improving The Meanwood Valley Trail. New literature (flyers/maps) has been printed and will be available along points of the trail and at tourist information centres. New way markers have also been installed and the trail has been slightly re-routed.

Scott and Leeds City Council Conservation Officer Kerry Fieldhouse, have been working on this since the beginning of the year and all work is due to be completed at the beginning of November.

A special community walk will leave The Myrtle Tavern on Parkside Road in Meanwood at 10.30am on Sunday 3rd November to celebrate the completion of a Meanwood Valley Partnership project that has seen a number of improvements to the Meanwood Valley Trail. Leaving from The Myrtle, the walk will join part of the trail for about an hour and then head back to the pub where there will be complimentary homemade refreshments for all walkers.

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The re-emergence of a number of prints, which had been in storage for the best part of 20 years, has presented St Chad’s Cricket Club with a unique fundraising opportunity!

In 1993, local artist Rachel McNaughton was approached

by Mrs Jan Ali to produce a watercolour of St Chad’s Church and cricket ground as a birthday gift for her husband Zai Ali, former Chairman and Life Member of St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club. From this a number of limited edition prints were produced for the club to sell to its members and help raise funds. Now, twenty years later, the club could benefit again.

The club is offering these prints to local residents for just £15 each. “The realisation that these prints were something the club could sell to raise much needed funds struck the committee as a fantastic opportunity”, said long serving member Paul Berry. “Only older members might have these prints on their walls, so we have a new generation of members to sell them to.

“Hopefully we can raise

enough money to cover the cost of a level three coach for our junior players next season. They have had a good season but there is always room for improvement. It’s great that the juniors will benefit from something produced for the club before any of them were born.”

Zai Ali was Chairman of the club for over 20

years and is current Chairman of the Wetherby Cricket League, in which St Chad’s competes.

If you would like to purchase a print, please contact Paul Berry on 07795 154 444 or paul@365cricket.co.uk

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Inkwell, on Potternewton Lane in Chapel Allerton, is rapidly becoming a ‘community hub’. Located in what was previously the Shoulder of Mutton pub, and run

by Leeds Mind, Inkwell was set up to improve mental

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wellbeing through engagement in creativity.

Sparrow Park, just off Cardigan Road, Headingley, to the delight of

Since it opened three years ago, Inkwell’s activities have expanded to include a programme of community art classes; a craft café on Thursday afternoons; numerous workshops; and a fabulous vegetarian café on Saturdays (the cakes look amazing!) all run by volunteers.

The community is taking advantage of the relaxed ambiance, and at different times in the week you’ll find Secret Cinema screenings, acoustic music evenings, the Seven Jazz choir practicing; workshops run by the music charity Cloth Cat and various meetings. When we dropped in recently on a Saturday there was a gathering of 16 expectant parents who, following a talk, were sitting down to a very yummy looking lunch in one area, whilst a needle felting class was winding up in another. And, everyone could still enjoy the exhibition by local artists that was part of the Chapel Allerton Festival.

Four part-time staff and a great bunch of volunteers keep everything ticking over seamlessly. In fact, there are some super volunteering opportunities. Inkwell also works with organisations like The Swarthmore Centre and the WEA, and offers work experience and training in partnership with Workplace Leeds.

Outside, a terrace and large

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local councillors Neil Walshaw and Janette Walker and campaigners.

The park has been derelict for decades and is completely overgrown with weeds and trees, as well as damaged fencing and paving stones. Vandalism, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have also taken their toll. Voluntary groups like Sparrow Park Action Group (SPAG) and the Cardigan Triangle Community Association (CTCA), have been fighting for years to reopen the park for community use.

Despite numerous efforts, it

garden provide the perfect setting for community gatherings – like Bonfire Night on 5th November, 5.30 – 7.30pm. Work is about to start on the fine wooden sculpture (made out of scraps of wood!) that will be set alight. There will be a small entry fee and a fireworks display.

To one side of the garden is a thriving vegetable patch that was set up with the help of The Conservation Volunteers. The fruits of the garden are used in Inkwell’s Saturday café of course.

There are plans afoot for more drop-in session and day-long workshops that will be open to all – including pottery, jewellery and felt toys. You could also choose to join the Friends of Inkwell (just £15 a year) – so far they have raised the money to purchase the café’s coffee machine.

Get up to date with what’s going on at Inkwell – visit www. leedsmind.org.uk/inkwell/

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has not been possible to determine who owns the land, so the Council has been allowed to complete a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to gain control and restore it to public use.

Inkwell’s activities have expanded to include a programme of community art classes

The funding, nearly £32,000, will cover the costs of the CPO and the renovation and future maintenance of the park. Funding has been sourced from the Inner North West Area Committee, the Council’s budget and Section 106 Green Space Funds.

SPAG has set up a charitable company to work with the Council’s Parks & Countryside Department to manage and maintain the site.

Work will include cutting down and repositioning trees, removing low level shrubs and saplings, a new path, benches and litter bins. It is hoped Sparrow Park will become a new centre for the community and serve as an ‘outdoor classroom’ for nearby Spring Bank Primary School.

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Falling leaves and cool temperatures prevail as the garden begins to sleep for the Winter, but there are still plenty of jobs to be done.

In the Borders Chopping back the perennials can be very therapeutic, and floppy dead plants should be removed to the compost heap.

But resist the urge to clear everything away. Many grasses and perennials will still be standing tall with dried flower or seed heads that can look stunning.

These also make perfect Winter homes for hibernating beneficial insects such as ladybirds as well as providing seed for birds.

Examples include Teasels, Fennel, Sedum and Verbena.

Best organic practice is to keep soil covered over Winter. A cover of fallen leaves or a suitable mulch helps to stop soil erosion and the washing away of nutrients and it also insulates your plants.

If you use fallen leaves, make sure that you spread them around

evenly and don’t leave them in thick drifts. There are many things you can to use as mulch – from composted bark to mushroom compost or leaf mould.

Winter Pots Plant up a few pots of Winter bedding to cheer up your door step. Winter pansies look sweet and cheerful in little terracotta pots and can be under-planted with bulbs such as mini narcissi or tiny tulips for an extra burst of colour in Spring.

Fabulous Winter arrangements can also be created using evergreen perennial plants such as Carex, Ivy and purple leaved Heuchera. Pots that you are leaving out through the Winter need to be raised raising onto ‘pot feet’ or bricks to help prevent them from freezing and cracking.

On the Veg Patch Vegetable growers are being rewarded with a harvest of Pumpkins

Hasn’t it been a great Summer? Vegetable growers are still being rewarded with a harvest of Pumpkins, Onions, Leeks, Beetroots and Swedes amongst other things. If you would like to be harvesting this time next year, start planning what you would like to grow.

Garlic cloves can be planted now (any time before Christmas is fine) and each clove should have formed a new bulb by about August next year. Push them into the soil about 15cm apart so that the pointed tip is uppermost and is just under the surface.

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BIRD WATCH WITH STAN KENYON As Autumn advances, many birds from Iceland, Scandinavia, northern Europe and Russia are arriving to spend the Winter here. Among these are wigeon, a mediumsized duck with a short neck, large rounded head, small bill and pointed tail. Males are colourful with chestnut head and neck, creamy-yellow forehead and crown, greyishpink breast and white belly patch, the rest of the body being grey with a black and white stern. Though squat and shortlegged on the ground, wigeon are swift, elegant birds in flight, with pointed wings.Little Egrets frequent muddy or sandy shores or marshy lakes, feeding on small fish, frogs and snails.

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Though squat and shortlegged on the ground, wigeon are swift, elegant birds in flight

Autumn and Winter dusks echo to the evocative whistling call of these birds. Wigeon inhabit coastal estuaries and salt marches but also inland lakes and reservoirs. They are, for example, regularly found at Eccup Reservoir, Fairburn Ings and on the sea at Scalby Cliffs, Scarborough. A small resident

population breeds in upland Britain such as in the Pennines and including Grimwith Reservoir, near Hebden.

Winter birds feed on grass in dense flocks and also by dabbling and upending in shallow water seeking seeds, shoots and roots.

Numbers are relatively stable year by year.

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YORK GATE WINS YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM GOLD York Gate Garden on Back Church Lane in Adel was recently awarded a Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award – and this was the first time it entered the competition!

York Gate was created by the Spencer family during the second half of the twentieth century and bequeathed to the national horticulture charity Perennial in 1994, so that it could continue to be enjoyed by the garden-loving public.

The judges were impressed with the garden’s unique style and Perennial’s work in maintaining the character of the original design, while investing in its future. Perennial has undertaken works to refurbish various sections of the garden this year and has plans to develop it further.

The garden was recognised under the ‘Public, Private and Charitable Establishments’ category. As well as reaching an exceptional standard of horticulture, it was commended for fitting well with the charity’s aims and being a good vehicle to promote its work of helping horticulturists and their families during times of need.

“It is a great achievement that York Gate has been recognised with this award”, said Martin Walker, Head Gardener at York Gate. “It is testament to the hard work of our small team. Perennial exists to support everyone who works in the UK’s green spaces when the going gets tough – be that through illness, bereavement, debt or workplace injury. Perennial’s help is needed more than ever at the moment, so it is important to be able to raise the profile of the charity among the garden-going public.

We have had a fantastic Summer at York Gate and we hope that this award will help attract even more visitors to the garden.”

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Musicians are available to hire for corporate events, weddings, parties and any other occasion that requires entertainment.

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number of high profile clients, including National Rail Museum, Thomasons LLP, Leeds Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, and Logistik.

You can choose from a full range of musical artists – from harpists through to ten-piece function bands and including jazz trios, string duos or quartets, pianists, flamenco and classical guitarists, singer/songwriters and cover bands.

For further information, contact James Warrender on 0113 222 3400 (ext 3440) or agency@lcm.ac.uk

Prepare to be scared as a regular visit to a medical museum is about to go horribly wrong. It’s Day of the Dead when the dead will awaken and crawl through these corridors of medical history. Amputation, murder and mayhem await you if you have the stomach for it.

Scream your way through this special event and you might just make it to the after party.

Etertainment will be provided by the Blind Dead McJones Band, who will play some classic Halloween tracks.

“The building takes on a completely different feel when the lights go down and we are sure this will be an event to remember”, said curator Lauren Ryall-Stockton.

Running from 9.30 -11.30pm with a Zombie disco running until 12.30am, this is an interactive experience for over 18s only. Halloween fancy dress is encouraged.

Tickets cost £13 with discounts for groups of 13 or more and are available from www.thackraymedicalmuseum. co.uk/what-s-on/

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The highly anticipated sci-fi drama ‘Gravity’, starring George Clooney and Sandra Bullock, will open LIFF27 on Wednesday 6th November, screening in 3D at the new Everyman cinema.

From Alfonso Cuarón, director of Children of Men, Gravity is a unique and unforgettable cinema experience about a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with a veteran astronaut. On a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes.

Leeds International Film Festival runs from Wednesday 6th – Thursday 21st November, and includes 163 feature films, short film programmes and events, presented at over 250 screenings in four main venues: Leeds Town Hall, Hyde Park Picture House, Vue Leeds at the Light, and the Everyman.

The Official Selection hosts special previews of some of the most acclaimed films of the year, such as the winner of the Palme d’Or, ‘Blue is the Warmest Colour’ , a beautifully crafted love story about a deeply passionate relationship between two young women. Other award winners in the Official Selection include Romanian drama ‘Child’s Pose’, which won the Golden Bear at the

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Berlin Film Festival, Alexander Payne’s meditative and often hilarious delight ‘Nebraska’ and Alain Guiraudie’s striking and offbeat ‘Stranger by the Lake’.

Fanomenon is the home of cult and fantasy cinema at Leeds International Film Festival and the line-up for this year is a heady mix of exciting new genre experiences. Thrilling exclusives include the superb South Korean action blockbuster ‘Cold Eyes’, and a unique cinema presentation for the complete animated ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’, screening with a brand new documentary about Frank Miller. The ever popular annual marathons of Night of the Dead at the Hyde Park Picture House and Day of the Dead at Leeds Town Hall will together feature more than twenty hours of international horror with highlights including Australian black comedy ‘100 Bloody Acres’ and brilliant Israeli thriller ‘Big Bad Wolves’.

Retrospective programmes offer opportunities to rediscover forgotten gems and to see celebrated classics in the grand setting of Leeds Town Hall.

Director retrospectives include Walerian Borowczyk, the maverick Polish animator and avant-gardist, and Japanese master Masaki Kobayashi, with rare screenings of his breathtaking samurai classics ‘Hara-Kiri’ and ‘Samurai Rebellion’ alongside his milestone Japanese wartime epic, the 579minute ‘The Human Condition’.

Cinema Versa is dedicated to the documentary, showcasing low budget, independent features: alternative music docs, grassroots political activist films and profiles of mavericks and outsiders. This year’s Music on Film section celebrates a diverse range of musical and film styles including the unconventional new tour film ‘Mistaken for Strangers’ about indie darlings The National and ‘Harlem Street Singer’ about the legendary ragtime guitarist Reverend Gary Davis, whose story mirrors that of popular music in the twentieth century.

Closing LIFF27 on Thursday 21st November is a rare screening of Hungarian director Gyórgy Pólfi’s unique ‘Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen’, an irresistible celebration of cinema, telling the ultimate love story using tiny excerpts from hundreds of movies ranging across film history.

For full programme information visit leedsfilm.com

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DELIVERING THOUGHT BUBBLE: MORE DOOR LARGEST EVER CELEBRATION TO DOOR OF COMICS AND ANIMATION! From 17th – 24th November, in association with Leeds International Film Festival, the largest celebration of comics and animation in the UK will take over Yorkshire! This is a celebration of sequential art in all its forms, from superhero comics to independent and small-press artists and writers.

Thought Bubble 2013 will also feature free art and writing-based workshops for young people and adults, a two-day academic conference, talks and master classes led by industry professionals, and a programme of sequential art-related film screenings – all building up to a special two-day convention on 23rd & 24th November.

This year’s Thought Bubble convention will be the biggest ever, spreading over three halls due to increased demand from both exhibitors and audience.

It includes a line-up of leading artists and writers, showcasing the best sequential art has to offer, and featuring portfolio viewings and competitions, and

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Special guests include Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Fantastic Four), Geof Darrow (The Shaolin Cowboy), Kelly Sue Deconnick (Captain Marvel), Fabio Ba & Gabriel Moon (Daytripper), and Fiona Staples (Saga) – with many more big names attending a UK show for the first time.

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Gaynor Faye, Kay Mellor & Gaynor Barnes

November at Leeds Grand Theatre has quite the line-up for lovers of 1960’s music.

‘Sixties Gold’ rocks in on 3rd November, with Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes, and Brian Poole with Chip Hawkes (The Tremeloes).

he recent screening of Kay Mellor’s ‘Fanny and Elvis’ at Cottage Road Cinema was a sell-out and raised over £8,000 MacMillan Cancer Support and the NSPCC! The capacity audience was treated to a very special night.

Kay and event organisers Karen Duffield and Susan Preston were thrilled at its success and the generosity of everyone attending.

The event raised £4,000 through ticket sales alone, then there was a raffle and auction on the night. Kay, well known for her work on several successful drama series, including A Passionate Woman, Fat Friends, Band of Gold, and The Syndicate, took part in a Q&A session with TV presenter Gaynor Barnes.

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“We are ecstatic at the evening’s success”, said Susan Preston. “We have had tremendous support in organising this event, from Kay, Cottage Road Cinema, local Headingley restaurants and businesses, and we have been bowled over by people’s willingness to help and get involved. It was a really heart warming evening.”

Three great Headingley restaurants, Salvo’s, Giorgio’s and The Olive Tree, provided pre-cinema dining from 6pm and they were all packed.

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Following hot on their heels on 12th November are Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings – fabulous virtuoso musicians who bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired the legendary former Rolling Stones bassist to pick up a guitar in the first place.

Then on 13th November it’s Zappa Plays Zappa, featuring Frank Zappa’s son, Dweezil Zappa. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the classic album ‘Roxy & Elsewhere’ it will be performed in its entirely, in sequence!

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Michael Nyman Fri 1

Nov, Howard Assembly Room, £22.50. Renowned composer plays solo piano music from the films on which he has collaborated.

hip shaking grooves with elements of funk, ska & hip-hop.

Pokey LaFarge Sun

Holy Trinity Church, £8.

Folk trio

3 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £12. Fresh & quirky combination of Deltameets-Appalachia songwriting with a big, big beat.

Future Of The Left

Mark Lanegan Sun 3

Bear’s Den Fri 1 Nov,

Fri 1 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £10.

Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Sat 2 Nov,

8pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Featuring Gareth Williams on piano, Bergonzi’s music is renowned for its innovation, integrity & awesome technique. £20/ £18 Workshop/ masterclass at Seven Arts, 2.30-4.30pm. (£10) all welcome.

Dillinger Escape Plan Sat 2 Nov, The Cockpit, £14. Classic heavy metal meets nu-metal hardcore in a cacophony of furious, angry noise.

Kimya Dawson Sat 2nd Nov Hyde Park Picture House, £8.50 - £12.

Lo-Fi American singersongwriter formerly of Moldy Peaches.

The Necks Sat 2 Nov

Howard Assembly Room, £15. Renowned Ozzy improv jazz trio.

The Slackers Sat 2

Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £12. Ska / Reggae / Rocksteady band.

Soul Rebels Sat 2 Nov,

The Wardrobe, £6. New Orleans Jazz traditions &

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Nov, College of Music, £20. Best known as the vocalist for the Screaming Trees. His solo output highlights his love of American folk and blues.

Luke Sital-Singh Sun 3

Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £7. Takes the template of Fleet Foxes, Neil Young & Dylan, but makes his own inimitable fresh folk sound.

Phosphorescent

Tue 5 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £13.50.

Lead by Matthew Houck from Brooklyn, this experimental band makes haunting, epic & triumphant songs.

Nick Mulvey Wed 6 Nov Brudenell Social Club, £7. Drawing from a range of influences from Congolese ‘soukous’ & Malian blues to Flamenco & minimalism.

No Joy

Thurs 7 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £8. Montreal jangly shoe gazers

Rokia Traoré

Thu 7 Nov, Howard Assembly Room, £17.50.

Inspirational Malian singer-songwriter.

Son Of Dave Fri 8 Nov Brudenell Social Club, £10. One man band who fuses Blues and Hip Hop. Troy Faid Fri

8 Nov, Holy Trinity Church, £5.Outstanding guitarist & songwriter. Also appearing: Benjamin William Pike, Spirit Of John

Nightmares On Wax Sat 9 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £12.50.

Homegrown Hip/TripHop & Nu-Soul.

Neville Staple Sat 9 Nov, The Cockpit, £15.

The original rude boy, best known as singer with The Specials.

Alice In Chains Sun 10 Nov, O2 Academy, £27.50. GrungeMetal.

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Nov, Leeds University Union, £12. Retroobsessed duo perform wobbly electronics, heavy guitar workouts & live drums overlayed with kitsch audio samples.

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Belgrave Music Hall, £7.50. Combining the symphonic rush of Arcade Fire with the spiralling guitar work of Radiohead.

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Virtuoso musicians bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm & blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up a guitar.

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Art Theman & Dave Newton Thurs 21 Nov,

8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Two of the heavyweights of British Jazz. £16/ £14, students standby £5.

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TEAM BRAMHOPE TACKLES THE THREE PEAKS! Despite never having been to the Yorkshire Dales, nor having any climbing or walking experience, Tariq Qadeer, who runs the newsagent in Bramhope, decided to organise a group to take on The Three Peaks challenge in September.

I asked a few people in Bramhope, and the officer who runs the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal in Bradford, and they said they would do it. Then many of my customers and friends decided to join in”, said Tariq. “We arranged some walks to Otley and up the Chevin in preparation, and invited Brownlee Brothers along for a little inspiration.

“I was amazed at the response I got. I was hoping for maybe 15, but in the end 22 of us set out from Horton in Ribblesdale. The first peak was Pen-y-Ghent and we soon realised that our walks round Bramhope and Otley hadn’t been nearly enough preparation! But we kept each other’s spirits up and all managed to finish the walk in under 12 hours.

“The last peak, Ingleborough, was the toughest as it was very steep, but we completed it without any major injuries, just aches and pains

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in muscles we didn’t know we had! It was an amazing feeling, a great sense of achievement and for two very good causes – the children’s cancer charity Candlelighters and the Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, which runs the biggest cancer hospital in Pakistan.”

The fundraising is going very well – Tariq had a target of £1,500 but they have raised over £3,200 already! You can still support their efforts at both The Village Newsagent and online at www. justgiving.com/Team-Bramhope, which remains open until 10th November.

In the five years that Tariq has run the newsagent, they have raised nearly £18,000 for different charities. He would like to thank the generous people of Bramhope without whose support it would never have been possible.

Team Bramhope included: Debra Newell,

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The Horsforth 10K on Sunday 29th September experienced another bumper entry – which must have pleased Horsforth Harriers’ Race Director Bob Foulkes, who is stepping down after five years at the helm of both of the club’s annual 10K races.

Earlier this year, in the Apperley Bridge Canter (ABC), Woodhouse Grove’s Director of Music, Phillip Tedd, romped home in 33:06. Proving this was no fluke, he was also victorious in the Horsforth 10K, completing an impressive double win in 33:18. He was closely followed by Ian Fisher of Otley AC in 33:52, with Harrogate Harriers’ Chris Miller third in 34:13.

In the ladies race, Keighley and Craven’s Amy Green was triumphant in 38:29. Runner-up was Donna Edmondson-Booker of Idle AC in 39:29, who also finished in second place at the ABC. Third placed was Skyrac’s Jenny Beaumont, 41:38, a mere seven seconds ahead of Kirkstall’s Shamiso Sisimayi.

This year saw the introduction of team prizes and the men’s team prize was claimed by Valley Striders, while Bingley Harriers took the ladies team prize.

543 runners completed the 2013 race and full results can been viewed on the Horsforth Harriers website at www. horsforthharriers.co.uk.

Thanks to the generosity of the running community, a sizeable sum was raised for the race’s designated charity, the Joint Activities and Motor Education Service (JAMES).

JAMES has operated in the Bradford and Keighley district for nearly 30 years, working with disadvantaged young people and their families and providing a

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STRICTLY DANCING FOR ST GEMMA’S Would you like to learn to dance whilst raising vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice? – well, here’s your chance!

St Gemma’s is currently recruiting 24 dancers to take part in this exciting event and be trained by professional dance teachers. You will showcase your new-found steps at the glittering grand finale at Leeds Seventeen on Saturday 8th March 2014.

St Gemma’s is currently recruiting 24 dancers caring environment where they can achieve their full potential through education, training and leisure opportunities.

Horsforth Harriers would also like to thank the race’s main sponsors Horsforth-based medical software company TPP. 2013 marks five years of TPP’s sponsorship.

Provisional dates for Horsforth Harriers’ 2014 races are: The multi terrain Apperley Bridge Canter – 22nd May; Horsforth 10K Road Race 28th September.

Race winner Phillip Tedd, Horsforth 10K Photo: Anne Akers

There is no registration fee but St Gemma’s would like you to commit to raising a minimum of £250 in sponsorship and help to sell tickets for the grand finale.

All sponsorship money raised will go towards patient care at the Hospice.

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Every Christmas, children from across West Yorkshire write to Santa in the hope that he’ll visit on Christmas Eve with a sack full of presents and Rudolph in tow. Imagine their surprise if they were to receive a reply from the man himself – it’s the perfect gift to help keep the magic of Christmas alive.

For a suggested donation of just £5 to the NSPCC, a child will receive a fun, colourful and personalised Letter from Santa, with a festive story tailored to their age. You’ll be able to choose from seven different beautifully illustrated styles, making them the ideal gift for families with more than one child as each can receive a truly unique letter.

Santa can even write a special poem to celebrate Baby’s First Christmas – a keepsake to treasure for years to come.

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Christmas is a magical time of year for most children, but sadly there are some for whom it can be an incredibly difficult and lonely time

activity and achievements, as well as providing options to select a final ‘PS’ thought when you request your letter online. The letters arrive via ‘Rudolph mail’ to make the experience truly unforgettable.

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At the start of each school year, Froebelian School in Horsforth adopts a new charity. This year the children were excited to learn that their new charity would be Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Thelma Wilson, the local Guide Dog representative, recently visited the school to tell the children all about the charity and she brought along two guide dogs – ‘Alma’ (a retired Guide Dog) and the young, lively ‘Titan’, who is just completing his training.

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On Saturday 9th November, Stockeld Park (between Wetherby and Spofforth) will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Gathering of Santa’s Elves! The current record stands at 762 and they are hoping, with a little help from their friends, to smash this and bring the record to Yorkshire.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. The event starts at 10.30am with the official count taking place at 11am. Each elf will be provided with T-shirt, elf hat and elf ears, and is encouraged to wear red or green trousers.

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LAWNSWOOD ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION ANOTHER KNOCK OUT! Lawnswood School held its fifth annual Art & Design Technology Exhibition recently, showcasing the school’s talent. The exhibition drew its largest audience ever, with over 230 pupils, parents and local residents casting votes for their favorite pieces.

Prizes were awarded in five different categories, with Elsa Jolley winning first prize in the A-Level section and Tam Naveepap placed first in the AS category. Sam Haggarty won at GCSE –Level, and Geha Pandey (Y-7) was the winner in the Years 7-9 category. Four Year 6 primary school children all contributed to the winning ‘Transition’ piece, created during an art workshop at the school earlier in the year. Head teacher Simon White presented the winners with vouchers for Dinsdale’s Art Shop on Chapel Place, Headingley.

The exhibition also benefitted from a very generous donation of £1,000 from James Cornock of Infrastructure Managers Limited (PFI management services). This was used to purchase much needed display materials. As a strong supporter of the exhibition, the company has pledged additional funding for 2014.

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CHILDREN GET SET AND GO AT NEW ROUNDHAY PARK RUN Children in North East Leeds will benefit from a new free weekly run at Roundhay Park, thanks to funding from local Councillors.

Councillor Sharon Hamilton and colleagues on the Inner North East Area Committee have provided £1,500 to set up the Roundhay Junior Park Run. The 2km for children aged 4 – 14 will be organised

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Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details: Stewart 267 3311

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall.

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welcomes new members for social play all year. Come & try Sun 1pm. Details: Hillary West 258 6021

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed, 6.50pm at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, but must be able to run 3-4 miles. Friendly club takes part in events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK. Details: kirkstallharriers@googlemail. com or Facebook

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meets Sat 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio. Identity documents required on first visit. Details: leedsnaturistgroup@gmail.com, www.leedsnaturistgroup.com

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RUFC Seek New U15 Players (Year 10). Friendly local club, all welcome. Details: Coach Richard Lister 07843 615 357, Ann Foster 07749 343 077, or turn up Tues, 6 – 7pm, Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity).

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

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

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop

Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome.

Christmas Bazaar Sat

16 Nov, 10am – 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Community Centre, New St. Horsforth. Handmade wooden crafts, toys, books & fashion accessories, bric a brac, pickles & preserves.

Lucky dip, raffle & tombola & Santa in his grotto.

Refreshments include mulled wine & mince pies.

Christmas Fair Sat 16 Nov,

11am – 2pm at West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. Lots of wonderful stalls – buy all

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Christmas Fair Sat 14 Dec,

10am – 1pm Headingley Methodist Church (opp Arndale Centre). Delicious homemade cakes, jewellery, gifts, cards, crafts, books, bric a brac, tombola, raffle, competitions, Traidcraft, bulbs, & bacon butties! Free entry.

Coffee Morning with toasted teacakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church.

Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am

– 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees, juice & lots of chat.

Everyone welcome.

Cookridge Village Association Coffee

Morning Sat 2 Nov, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall. Includes half hour of Bingo!

Friends of Guiding Coffee Morning Sat 2 Nov, 10am – 12 noon at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Bric-abrac, cards, books, tombola & cake stall.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month,

The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored

by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 2 Nov 9.30am – 1pm on Town St.

Leeds Feline Friends Christmas Fair Sat 23 Nov,

10am - 1pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth LS18 5LQ. Something for everyone, lots of stalls & delicious refreshments.

St Gemma’s Christmas Market Fri 6 (3-8pm) &

Sat 7 (10am-3pm) Dec at hospice, Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Amazing stalls, lovely home wares & gifts, festive food, real Nordman non-drop Christmas Trees.

Plus Santa in his Grotto & entertainment. Donations to the market (toys, gifts, bottles, cakes) gratefully received! Details: 218 5570

St Gemma’s Vintage Fair 16 & 17 Nov. Entry by

donation. Fantastic retro clothes, accessories, vinyl & furniture. Plus vintage hair & make-overs, vintage tea shop & Leeds auctioneer Gary Don will value your treasures for a small donation to the Hospice.

St Margaret’s Church Autumn Fair Sat 9 Nov,

10am - 2pm in St Margaret’s Church Hall, Church Rd, Horsforth. An event for all

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the family. Stalls, games, raffle, tombola, homemade refreshments & lunches. In aid of church funds.

St Paul’s Church Annual Fair Sat 7 Dec, 10.30am

– 12.30pm (Raynel Drive, LS16). Usual stalls & café.

Adm 50p. All welcome.

Traditional Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec, 10am

– 2pm at Meanwood Methodist Church (junction of Stonegate, Monk Bridge & Green Rd). Delicious homemade cakes, jams & preserves. Wrapping paper & cards for all occasions. Woolly hats & selection of gifts, toys, plants, books & bric-abrac stalls. Games, raffle & tombola. Adm free.

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-todate information on local news, events etc. Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon (11 Nov), 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. AGM followed by Quiz.

New members welcome.

Details: Mrs Tarn Everett 261 3095

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

aviation, aircraft old & new, airports? Regular guest speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior 282 1818, www.airyorkshire. org.uk

Anglo German Club Mon

11 Nov: Annual Quiz, 7.30pm Original Oak, Headingley.

All kinds of questions in German & English, plus frankfurter & potato salad.

Small teams or individuals.

Book by 8 Nov on 268 7697.

Wed 27 Nov: Illustrated talk - Roy Watson on ‘Rügen’s Incredible Colussus of Prora – holiday camp to beat all others’. 7.30pm Headingley St Columba’s Church.

Bramhope in Bloom Awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ 2013! New projects planned.

Volunteers most welcome.

Details: Kit Hemsley 203 7666, kit.hemsley@working-it.co.uk.

Bramhope Bridge Club

meets Mon 1pm, & Tues & Thurs 7pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane.

Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. New members welcome. Details: Leslie Brown 250 2378

Bridge For All Leeds Bridge Club, Stonegate Rd,

Moortown, offers Bridge five nights a week for experienced players. No partner needed on Tues & Thurs. Lessons for all levels. Details: Anne 203 7821, www.leedsbridgeclub. com

Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society performs

‘Holiday Snap’, 14 – 16 Nov, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16. It’s a laugh a minute!

Cookridge Camera Club meets Wed 7.30pm

in Cookridge Village Hall.

Learning sessions, visiting speakers & competitions.

New members welcome.

Details: Richard 230 1853, cookridgecameraclub.co.uk

Cookridge Gardening Club meet Wed 20 Nov in

Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Angela Henson will present ‘Flora of Madeira’.

Bring a friend, support your local club & have an enjoyable evening. Visitors £2, members free.

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meet 4 Nov, 10.30am

at Cookridge Village Hall & 18 Nov, 10.30am at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Details: 07876 562686, www.u3asites.org.uk/ cookridge

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society

Enrolling now for new season Oct – April. 7 films @ £20 or 5 films @£17. Shown on giant screen in Church Hall. Details: Shirley 267 2464

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.

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 Eurogames, 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 in Bloom meets

Sat 5 Nov, 10am Horsforth Museum, to discuss work for 2013 & plans to improve on 2013 Silver Gilt Rose Award.

Volunteers to help with planting & publicity welcome.

Group meets 1st Sat every month. Details: Dawn Collins 250 2987, Hilary Taylor 258 3521

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

Horsforh Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in

the Stable Block behind Horsforth Musuem. New members welcome. Details: 258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo.com

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

& 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre.

Speakers & time to socialise.

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

Human Writes in Leeds

(HWIL) meets Fri 15 Nov, 1.30pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Participants bring short pieces of their own writing for discussion. Details: Warwick 2288584, warwick.t@ntlworld. com

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68 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 welcome. Details: 285 2522

Leeds Caledonians Sat

30 Nov, popular St Andrew’s dinner/dance at Castle Grove, Far Headingley. Tickets from 2670424. Sun 1 Dec 10.45am, Annual Church Service at Headingley St Columba, URC

Leeds Cat Rescue is run by cat loving volunteers who rehabilitat lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a loving home for one of them, please contact them. Details: 268 0488, leedscatrescue@googlemail. com, www.leedscatrescue.btck. co.uk Leeds Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meeting: 12 Nov. 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 Oxfam Group

campaigns on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details: www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8. New members of all ages &

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COMMUNITY NOTICES abilities welcome. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk

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-goleeds.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 11 Nov: Supper Night at The Fleece, Otley. Meet 7.30pm at Meanwood Shopping Centre. Mon 25 Nov: Talk - Leeds Gardens, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute. Details: Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316

National Trust in Leeds

meets monthly at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Tues 12 Nov 10am: A talk on the Washburn Valley; Thurs 28 Nov: Christmas Fair. New members always welcome.

Details: Pam 258 8178

North Leeds History Group meets Mon, 1 – 3pm

at Moor Allerton Library.

Friendly, informal group.

In 2013/14 they will be examining the history of Medieval Britain, with reflections on the modern world. Just £2 incl. refreshments. New members welcome. Details: 225 6405

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

Paxton Horticultural Society Show Sat 23 Nov,

open to public 2 – 4.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 2AB. Adm free. Details & schedules: Graham Wheatley 256 3055, sites.google.com/site/paxton horticulturalsocietycouk/

Robert Craven Bridge Club meets Fri, 7 – 10pm,

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Tuition available for at least four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

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

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets 3rd Wed,

St Catherine’s Dr. Bramley, LS13. Learn about growing & exhibiting this delightful flower. Details: Graham Wheatley 256 3055, Sid Tagger 268 7868

MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly,

mixed voice choir singing wide variety of music, incl. anthems, spirituals, folk & fun songs. Have raised £000s for charity through concerts.

Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, Elizabeth King 228 5932

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

Big Band Theory! Sat 16 Nov, 6.30 – 9pm at Headingley Methodist Church, Tickets £5/£3. Preconcert High Tea also £5/£3.

Come to one or both - all welcome. Tickets from Church, 267 5505/ 226 8260 or on door.

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

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir

A choir of children & older members of the community - meets Tues 12-12.30pm & Thurs 3.10 - 3.45pm.

Sings mixture of modern & traditional songs. Currently looking for more adults!

Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500

7.30pm Moorside Tenants & Residents Community Centre,

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Headingley New Light Opera Co Staging their first

production, ‘Sing As We Go – a 1940’s musical evening with music & comedy from the war years. Everyone welcome.

Details: Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

Horsforth Choral Society

Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff. Rehearsals Mon, 7.30pm St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Sat 9 Nov: ‘Come & Sing Messiah’ rehearsal 2pm, concert 7pm.

Tickets £8/ children £6 on door. Part of proceeds for Help For Heroes. Details: 07958 782 348, info@ horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth.

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Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529

Lane, Horsforth LS8 5JP enclosing SAE & payment.

Accompanied children free.

Lawnswood Singers

Phoenix Concert Band

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

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

Moor Voices Wed

Playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians.

All levels, all instruments, over 18s. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk

fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley.

Informal singing group.

Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120, airasa.ms@gmail.com

Music At Grove Methodist Church

Horsforth Sat 7 Dec: The Wesley Singers ‘A Christmas Celebration’. Tickets £7 or £5 in advance from Chris Seller, 21A West End

Players for Pleasure

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd &

4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley. Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348

West Riding Opera

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

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

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70 Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt

Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details: Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ ntlworld.com

SENIORS 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

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets

1st Wed, 1.30pm Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age.

Days out, dining, walks, etc.

New members welcome.

Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

Lively Singing Group

Run by Horsforth Live at Home Scheme & Alzheimer’s Society for people living with dementia & their carers on 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments. Details: Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home Scheme 259 1511

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 to over 60s.

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

SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

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 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Everyone welcome. Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

Willows Tuesday Club

Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group

for the over 60s. Various activities, outings, afternoon tea. Mini bus available in the Horsforth area. Don’t feel lonely come & join us. Details: Jean 258 3449

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, incl Junior Church.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services: 10am Morning Worship.

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Sunday, 9am informal worship for young families.

Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues. All welcome.

Catholic 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 Meditation. All welcome. Details: 258 3780, www.christianmeditation.org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

Morning Worship. All ages welcome. Crèche facilities & refreshments. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.

DharmaMind Meditation & Discussion Thurs 7 – 9pm

The Yoga Space, Meanwood.

Side door, up stairs. Suitable for all. Suggested donation £3. Details: Tom 770 256 5336, team@dharmamind.net, www.dharmamind.net

Diwali Celebration Sun 17 Nov, 7 - 9pm. No booking required. Free event. Drop in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

Hare Krishna Programme

Tues 7 – 8.30pm Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6.

Mantra Meditation, Kirtana Yoga, Enchanting Music, Ecstatic Dancing, Discourses on Bhagavad Gita & great vegetarian food. All welcome.

Details: 07726 688778, gouranga108@gmail.com

Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Morning

Service 9.30am. Short MidWeek Service Thurs 10.30am.

Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.

Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church

70 Headingley Lane. Sunday service 10.45am. Details: www. headingley-urc.co.uk

Holy Trinity Meanwood

Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style).

2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.

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

Horsforth Churches Together Meet 6 Nov,

7.30pm Grove Methodist Church, Town St. Christmas cards with details of services available for distribution to homes in Horsforth. Nov 9: Volunteer Training Day for Horsforth Food Bank (details TBC). Arrangements to be made for Dec 1 Advent Service in St Margaret’s at 6.30pm. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Kagyu Buddhist Group

Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Dropin meditation class practising calm-abiding, reflective meditation suitable for all. £4. Details: 01282 841570, yorkshire@dechen.org, www. dechen.org

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 3 Nov:

‘Changing Views of the Afterlife from the Ancient World to Modern Times’ with Susan Leybourne; Sun 17 Nov: ‘Chiron: The Wounded Healer’ by Louise Ashcroft, a talk on esoteric astrology.

Free at 2.30pm, 12 Queen Square, near Merrion Centre.

Details: www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Natural Healing Centre

Healing offered Thurs by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at The Friend’s Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds LS8.

Details: 07949 972690, www. leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

Leeds Vineyard Sunday

services 10am Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park.

Details: 245 9111, www. leedsvineyard.org

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

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

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

Headingley. Lively services Sundays 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm. All welcome.

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.

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72 St Giles Bramhope Sunday

services 8.15, 9.30am & 6.30pm. A warm welcome for all. Full details for services, socials & events www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk

St John the Baptist, Adel

Remembrance Sunday, 10 Nov, service 10am with trumpeter for Last Post & Reveille. Advent Sunday: 1 Dec, 6.30pm Special Evensong. Five week Autumn study course starting 27 Oct: ‘Experiencing the Love of God’, Tues 7.30pm at St Paul’s, Ireland Wood.

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.stmichaels-headingley.org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sun – Family Eucharist with band. 3rd Sun – Kid’s Club. In Church Hall - Cubs: Tues 6.30 – 7.45pm (267 6994); Rainbows: Thurs 5 – 6pm (07786 497378); Brownies: Thurs 6 – 7.30pm (2613730) Details: Revd Dr Ian J White 2673676, Revd Linda Ludkin 2301564 www. stpaulirelandwood.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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@letscureibs.com

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

Leeds Coeliac Group

West Park United Reformed Church,

Spen Lane. Sunday Service 10.30am. Crèche for young children. Refreshments after service. All welcome.

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30

- 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur). Details: 265 2118, info@meditationinleeds. org www.meditationinleeds.org

SUPPORT Arthritis Care 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

Different Strokes Invites

stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane.

Incl. hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

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

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel

meets Fri 1 Nov, 7pm for an NHS Hospital Gluten-Free Food Tasting at St. James’s University Hospital. Thurs 28 Nov, 7pm – Gluten-Free Christmas Dinner at the Food Academy, Leeds City College, Printworks Campus, Hunslet, LS10. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com

Leeds Samaritans

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need.

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

provides respite care to families with children who have complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home based care. Looking for people to volunteer to join their Management Committee as Trustees.

Details: 216 5133, angela. roberts@lwca.co.uk

Open Door Café For

people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Details: 231 1727

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

Wed, 2pm St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown. Details: Linda Thompson, 01943 461640

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Mon, Wed & Thurs Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 267 1721

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm

at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam Bower 258 8143

The Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire

Cancer Help Centre) is at the Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, two Saturdays a month. Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions. Details: Karen 01937 573166, or John & Ann 274 9074. www. marigoldwellbeingcentre.org.uk

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley

Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available).

MS Chat is held every two weeks. The Leeds society has over 300 members & new members are very welcome.

Details: Help Line: 0808 800 8000

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Café Philosophique Thurs 21 Nov, 7.30pm Richmond House School Sports Pavilion, Glen Rd. Weetwood.

John Thorne will provide an enlightening diversion for a dark evening with ‘A Macbeth Murder Mystery’. £4 Café Scientifique

Headingley Tues 12 Nov, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Talk by Greg Radick, Leeds University, on ‘What Mendel did for (and to) us’.

Forum 2000 Wed, 10am – noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth. Nov 6: Nancy de Dombal presents ‘Images of Horsforth’ following AGM; Nov 13: Tom Holvey discusses ‘The North South Divide’; Nov 20: Audrey Dewjee on Mary Seacole, heroine of The Crimean War; Nov 27: Professor Monty Losowsky asks ‘Where is

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Horsforth Historical Society Tues 19 Nov,

7.30pm in the Stables Block behind the Museum. A talk

by Beverley Forrest on ‘A Primary School Project about Horsforth Cemetery’. £2.

How We Are Going to Reclaim our NHS! Thurs 7

Nov, 7pm at Lecture Theatre B, The Rosebowl, Leeds Metropolitan University (next to Civic Hall) Talk by Sally Ruane, health policy academic & NHS campaigner.

Hosted by Leeds Hospital Alert & Keep our NHS Public

Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd 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 Geological Association Thurs 7

Nov, 7.15pm Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds (rear of Sports Centre). Lecture: ‘Geological characterisation of groundwater aquifers for resource protection’ by Dr Jared West, School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. Visitors welcome.

Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

Talking Allowed in Leeds

(TAIL) meets Thurs 21 Nov, 1.45pm in Veritas Ale & Wine Bar, Great George St. to discuss ‘Sport – what is it good for?’ Details: Warwick 2288584, warwick.t@ntlworld. com

Royal Meteorological Society Monthly informal

public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 12 Nov: ‘The renewed UK weather radar network’, Dr Katie Norman, Met Office. Free.

Details: r.herbert@see.leeds. ac.uk, http://tinyurl.com/ rmetsyc

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History

Section) Sat 9 Nov, 11am at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds. Lecture entitled ‘Family History Resources at Claremont’ by Linda Raistrick. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4 pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J. Butler 263 9540

WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Nov 6: AGM followed by talk by Peter Naylor ‘In Brave Company: Bomber Command & The Lissett Memorial’. Dec 4: ‘Christmas at Chatsworth with Head Housekeeper Christine Robinson. Details: Mrs Huntley 2301584

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group

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

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

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19 Nov, 7.30pm in Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. All welcome. Details: 294 5626

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

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd

& 4th Mon (11 & 25 Nov), 7.15pm Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills.

Details: Pauline Neale, 269 3542, pauline.neale@ntlworld. com, www.the-asc.org.uk

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

MISC/ EVENTS Adel St John Primary Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza Sat 9 Nov

at school. Gates open 5pm.

Great family night out with food & drinks. Details: from school or Chris 07852 480846, cbooth1974@mac.com

Desert Island Discs 16

Nov, 6.30 pm. Sausage & mash supper plus glass of wine in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Tickets (£10) from Sylvia Halliday 267 1708 & Beryl Thompson 267 3875

Don’t Act Your Age A

social improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm. All welcome. Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722

Evening of Clairvoyance

Wed 13 Nov, 7.30pm at Muirs Court, Sagar Place, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley.

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Fashion Show & Shopping Evening Wed 20 Nov, 7pm

at St. Chad’s C of E Primary.

Teachers & children model high street fashions. Clothes & accessories available at 70% off RRP. Tickets (£4.50 incl. glass of wine) on door, or send cheque, payable to ‘St. Chad’s C of E School PTA’, to St. Chad’s Primary, LS16 5QR with name, address, & no. of tickets.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary

Weetwood Lane, LS16.

Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm. Free. Donations welcome. Details: 261 4344, www.hopepastures.org

Horsforth Civic Society Public Meeting Wed 13

Nov, 7.30pm at St Margaret’s Parish Hall. An illustrated talk by Alun Pugh entitled ‘Living & Dying in a Victorian Cemetery’ - the story of the Leeds Burial ground at St. James’. Plus update on activities of Society. £1.50/£2. Details: Janice Wright 258 8774, Janis_w@ talktalk.net

Ireland Wood Primary School Open Day Fri 28

Nov. Two drop in sessions, 9.30 -11.30am & 1.30 - 3pm.

For new reception pupils starting September 2014.

Details: 267 8032

Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club Sportsman’s Dinner Fri 15 Nov, 7.30pm in the Long Room, Headingley Cricket Ground. Celebrating 160th anniversary! Guest speaker: the very entertaining Matthew Hoggard plus a comedian. Tickets £40 or table of ten £360. Details: Lee Ingham 07801 698681, leeingh@gmail.com

Kirkwood Theatre Partnership Auditions

at Carriageworks Theatre in Nov. Actors (16+), extras, stage crew, technicians, wardrobe, front of house etc. for The Three Musketeers performance in July 2014.

Details: kirkwood2014@yahoo. co.uk

Lipreading Classes

Wed & Thurs, 1 – 3pm at DALES (Deaf Across Leeds Enablement Service) Minerva House, East Parade Leeds.

For anyone with hearing loss. £3 per 2 hour session. Details: Susan Lee 07910 831646, or susan@susanleelipreading.com

New Ranger Unit opening in Meanwood for girls ages 14 – 25. Following on from Girl Guides, Rangers meet & complete activities from the Senior Section programme, including life skills, new hobbies & experiences.

Helpers/leaders welcome!

Details: Jenny Cantrell 07999 502775, chirpy_chick2000@ hotmail.com OXFAM Poetry Evening

Wed 6 Nov, 7pm at Oxfam Books, Headingley.

Entry free but donations appreciated, refreshments provided. Theme: ‘Absolutely Anything!’

Oxfam Short Story Competition Mon 4 Nov,

6.30pm in Oxfam, 45-47 Otley Rd, Headingley. The title is ‘Remember’. 1,000 words max. Read your own story. £2 to enter, 50p to listen. Prizes! Join in & help raise money for Oxfam!

St RNLI Quiz Night Sat

30 Nov, 6.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave, (behind Lawnswood Arms). Tickets £8 incl. finger buffet.

Proceeds RNLI & church.

Tickets: 267 2467, 267 4507, 01943 463923, or blchadwick@talktalk.net

Gemma’s Festive Flag Day Sat 30 Nov, 9am – 5pm.

Volunteers are needed to help with collections in Leeds City Centre, White Rose Shopping Centre, your local high street, or near a St Gemma’s shop.

Every hour helps! They hope to raise over £6,000. Details: Jenny 218 5565, jennyd@stgemma.co.uk, www.st-gemma. co.uk

St John the Baptist Bonfire Fri 8 Nov, 6.30pm

behind the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Splendid firework display. Free!

Salvation Army Community Carol Concert Sun 8 Dec, 3pm

Leeds Town Hall, featuring Salvation Army bands, choirs, timbrelists, & children’s choir. Special guests Alex Ward & African Youth Choir. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Centre. Tickets £5 from Salvation Army, 35 Baronsway, Whitkirk, LS15 7AW. Please make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ & send SAE. Details: 225 0330.

Santa at Moorlands School! Sat 7 Dec, 1 – 4pm.

Children’s crafts, Christmas gifts, raffle, tombola, games & activities. Plus, of course, Santa in his grotto!

Refreshments available.

Entry £1 adults, children free. Details: www.moorland sschoolassociation.org.uk

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