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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, Headingley; Inkwell in Chapel Allerton is becoming a real community hub; REAP held a very successful Green Fair; and, of course, there are lots of new Community Notices. Don’t forget to check our website as you’ll find even more 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.

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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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LIFE AND STYLE

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 from his brothers, committed himself

These

completely to his philanthropic work,

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 when such journeys meant long months of danger and

not only around the world but also close Board; was Secretary of the Leeds supported the cause of women’s for Women and Children. He was active speaker and worker for temperance and the peace movement. In 1883 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

hardship

mourned by family and friends: one wrote of him ‘he lived a beautiful life’.

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LIFE AND STYLE

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!

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LIFE AND STYLE

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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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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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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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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SCROOGE AT LEEDS GRAND 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.

‘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

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. For tickets (£16 - £31.50) contact the box office on 0844 848 2700, or book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

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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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A ROYAL THANK YOU FOR ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ASIANS The Association of Blind Asians, a Leeds-based charity has been named as one of just forty recipients of a prestigious Duke of York Community Initiative Award. These awards are presented annually to a small number of Yorkshirebased organisations that are deemed to be ‘of real value to the community, well run and an inspiration to others’.

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 Association of Blind Asians (ABA) was founded in 1989 to provide a range of support services to visually impaired people in Leeds, and to help potentially isolated people to connect with other service providers. The Initiative, which was founded by the Duke of York in 1998, exists to both encourage and reward innovative and inspirational community projects in Yorkshire and the Humber. ABA representatives travelled to Bridlington’s Royal Hall to attend the luncheon at which His Royal Highness presented recipients with their citations. For more information about the Association of Blind Asians, please contact 0113 210 3347, info@ abaleeds.org.uk or visit www.abaleeds.org.uk

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A spectacular family adventure for Christmas

By Rudyard Kipling Adapted by Rosanna Lowe Directed by Liam Steel

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FATHER CHRISTMAS Based on the book by Raymond Briggs Adapted by Pins and Needles

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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

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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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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.

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”. One of Mandy’s works featuring football was recently presented by Bournemouth FC to Real Madrid at a pre-season friendly with the famous Spanish club. Further details from dsFieldsofVision@gmail.com, 07752 521257

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FOOD AND DRINK

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 C we were sated! The meal was rounded off with baked M fig with saffron ice cream and rose Y cream, followed by black Persian CM tea and mint tea and Persian sweets. WOW! MY “When I was applying for CY Masterchef I never realised just how much of a life-changing CMY experience it would turn out K to be”, said Afsaneh. “It has allowed me to pursue something I have always been passionate

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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!” Long may it continue. This was such an enjoyable evening – fabulous food and great company.

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News From Your Councillors CLLR DANIEL COHEN

Alwoodley Ward

This month I need to talk rubbish!

If all goes to plan, at some point this month we will all receive leaflets from Leeds City Council’s Refuse Team, informing us of a major change to how our wheely bins are collected. Instead of our black bins being collected each week

Let me have your thoughts on alternate weekly collections

CLLR BILL URRY

Roundhay Ward

Sleeping Rough Like most people, I have pretty well always known where I will sleep the night. But on 26th September I arrived in City Square to join Cllr David Nagle and around 100 others, touring the rough sleeping sites of Leeds before bedding down in Leeds Minster churchyard for a sponsored sleep-out for Simon on the Streets.

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A completely unknown world was revealed

and green bins collected monthly, we will be moving to each bin being collected on alternate weeks. Put simply, while we will still all receive a weekly bin collection – one week our green bin will be collected, the following week our black bins will be collected. This is definitely going to help with the green bins, which by the end of the month are usually full to overflowing for many of us. As for the black bins, hopefully being left for two weeks won’t lead to them being be too unpleasant and unhygienic, especially in the summer months. Do let me have your thoughts on the new alternate weekly bin collections – particularly if you encounter any problems or difficulties once it is brought in. While I am asking for your thoughts and feedback,

here is another topic where I would very much welcome your views. As regular North Leeds Life readers will know, driving too fast down narrow streets and in built up areas, is a regular concern of North Leeds residents. There are moves across the city to introduce 20mph zones on quite a number of roads that are currently 30 mph. What do you think about this? Will it slow cars down or will drivers ignore this in the same way as some do the 30mph limits? Do let me know so we can feed this back to Highways Officers. For any and all local concerns and queries your local councillors are always here to help. Have a great month

The familiar Headrow and Briggate felt different and threatening in the dark as a completely unknown world was revealed. Our guide told of sleeping off the ground on fire escapes to conserve heat, sheltering near particular buildings to avoid wind, and the risk of being urinated on in your sleep. She also told of being attacked and kicked in the head, only to receive a profuse apology from a reveller because he had not realised she was a woman, and tragic stories of close friends dying every Winter. More heartening were tales of care from volunteer workers, and rough sleepers moving on after years on the streets to get accommodation and jobs.

We were watched over near the Minster, but it was still unnerving to hear drunken disturbances in the small hours knowing we were unprotected by physical barriers, to have sleep disturbed by wind, and to be rudely awakened in the dark before bussing home for a shower, donning a suit, and getting off to a regular trustee meeting. Thanks to Simon on the Streets for showing us the practical reality of homelessness however briefly. If you would like to sponsor this sleep-out, please go to www.justgiving.com/bill-urry

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The new North Leeds Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care was recently launched. The group will raise vital funds to enable Marie Curie Nurses to continue to provide

free care to people with terminal illnesses through supporting major fundraising campaigns like the Great Daffodil Appeal and Blooming Great Tea Party, as well as promoting fundraising within the local community and encouraging new supporters to help the charity. “The new group will make a huge difference

locally by helping to raise the vital funds needed to support Marie Curie Nurses”, said Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser. For further information about the group or to find out about other ways to support the charity, please contact Hannah on 01274 386190 or hannah.saxon@ mariecurie.org.uk Marie Curie Cancer Care employs over 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals, providing care to more than 35,000 terminally ill patients in the community and in its nine hospices last year. It is the largest provider of hospice beds outside the NHS. Around 70 per cent of the charity’s income comes from the generous support of thousands of individuals, membership organisations and businesses, with the balance coming from the NHS.

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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 oin hundreds of Santa’s and other festive afterwards!! characters in Leeds city centre for the Leeds We ask runners to raise Santa Dash in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice on sponsorship for the event and Sunday 15th December. in return you will receive a Starting on Lands Lane, opposite WH Smiths, Santa Suit and refreshments this is a merry event for all ages and abilities. provided at Little Tokyo. You can even push your little ones round in their The entry fee is £8 (including buggies! starts at 9am, followed Santa Suit), £5 if1you have PassmoreRegistration North Leeds Life_153x110_Layout 1 09/09/2013 08:56 Page

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REAP’S GREEN FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS REAP’s second Green Fair in St Edmund’s Hall on 28th September was a great success. Over 200 visitors took advantage of the free advice on offer from a wide range of exhibitors – including everything from the latest electric bikes and cars, to home insulation, heating, electrics and the Green Deal

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It was clear that a number of people were making firm plans for ‘green’ home improvements. The exhibitors were pleased with the level of interest and found the event a great networking opportunity. REAP’s project groups were on hand with information on transport, energy, gardening and Oakwood Farmers’ Market. Visitors also enjoyed workshops that gave real insights into green technologies in practice (see www-reap.org. uk for more information). The Fair wasn’t just about green technology. Peanut the Clown entertained the children and Rocket Catering served up delicious vegetarian food. A great event for all the family combined practical information with fun and a sense of community.

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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 wellbeing through engagement in creativity. 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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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/

Pictured Maisie & Simon serve up some Coffee

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

WE HEART LEEDS CHARITY EVENING! Join We Heart Leeds for a fun packed charity evening on 8th November at Baracoa Luxe Bar, Call Lane, Leeds. We Heart Leeds support the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund of Leeds General Infirmary and is set to raise much needed money for the hospital. Around 400 children from across Yorkshire, Humberside and North Lincolnshire require open heart surgery every year. The services offered at Leeds General Infirmary are crucial for these children undergoing lifesaving surgery, and with a threat of closure, there’s never been a more important time to fundraise. We Heart Leeds will start with complimentary cocktails and canapés. Guests can then watch a fabulous fashion show, featuring local performers and designers; a charity auction; free beauty treatments; and special guests are all set to keep everyone entertained! The event starts at 7pm with tickets starting from just £10. A £20 VIP pass includes amazing goodie bags! For more information, please call 07557 470091, email weheartleeds@outlook. com, or visit facebook.com/ WeHeartFashionShowLeeds

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Baltica invites everyone with an interest in different cultures to Slavianski Bazaar (Slavic Festival) on Saturday 16th November, 1 – 5pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Road, Leeds LS7 4JE.

Taste some delicious borsch, take part in special workshops, try playing the balalaika

Taste some delicious borsch, take part in special workshops, try playing the balalaika, sing along to Russian folk songs and join in some folk games. Special guests include Kalina, the famous balalaika ensemble from Manchester, the talented Ukrainian musician Aleksander Paretskya, Polish dancers and many more. Entry is just £3 adults/ £1.50 children and under 5s are free. For further information, contact Daria Pluto 07933 856 859, balticaleedsfestivals@gmail.com

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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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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.” For further information visit: www.perennial.org.uk or call 0113 267 8240.

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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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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

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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.

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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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a huge cosplay parade. 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. For a full line-up and programme of events, please visit www.thoughtbubblefestival. com Tickets for the convention are available from thoughtbubblefestival.com/ information/tickets/ there are special discounts for cosplayers, and under-12s are free with an accompanying ticket-holding adult.

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Musicians are available to hire for corporate events, weddings, parties and any other occasion that requires entertainment. As part of the service, the agency coordinates all booking details for you, matching performers to clients and supplying artists for fees in line with current industry rates. The service aims to provide work and performance opportunities for current students and recent graduates, supporting their goals and giving them a helping hand in their careers. The agency has already worked with a

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

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Trinity Church, £8. Folk trio

Future Of The Left 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.

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Wardrobe, £6. New Orleans Jazz traditions & hip shaking grooves with elements of funk, ska & hip-hop.

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Brudenell Social Club, £12. Fresh & quirky combination of Delta-meets-Appalachia song-writing with a big, big beat.

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Screaming Trees. His solo output highlights his love of American folk and blues.

brooding new wave Punk. Sounding like Joy Division & Magazine meets Patti Smith.

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.

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Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £13.50. Lead by Matthew Houck from Brooklyn, this experimental band makes haunting, epic & triumphant songs.

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

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Brudenell Social Club, £8. Montreal jangly shoe gazers

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Howard Assembly Room, £17.50. Inspirational Malian singer-songwriter.

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Brudenell Social Club, £10. One man band who fuses Blues and Hip Hop.

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

Money Mon 11 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £7.50. Combining the symphonic rush of Arcade Fire with the spiralling guitar work of Radiohead. Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Tue 12 Nov Leeds

Grand Theatre. £35. Virtuoso musicians bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm & blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up a guitar.

Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 16

Nov, 7.30pm The Great Hall, Leeds University. Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 & Mahler: Symphony No. 5. Conductor: David Greed (Leader Orchestra of Opera North). Tickets: Carriageworks 2243801, or on door

Art Theman & Dave Newton Thurs 21 Nov,

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

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

Nightmares On Wax Sat 9 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £12.50. Homegrown Hip/ Trip-Hop & Nu-Soul.

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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. Grunge-Metal.

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Vox Warehouse, £12.50. Ferocious, intense &

Thurs 28 Nov, 8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck, (off Water Lane), Live, acoustic, Americana Roots/ Bluegrass/ Country music. Resident bands + guests. Picking sessions. Musicians welcome. £3. Details: John 267 0761, Kevin 267 7040

Zappa Plays Zappa Wed 13 Nov, Grand Theatre. £30.50 - £40.50. Guitarist Dweezil Zappa & his band tackle his legendary father’s back

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Ruarri Joseph Thu 14 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £8. inventive fusion of blues, rock & soul, inspired by Tom Waits, Elliott Smith & Django Reindhart. Roller Trio Fri 15 Nov, The Fox & Newt. Stonking riffs, thrashy noise, evocative songs & electronic soundscapes. Vampire Weekend

Sat 16 Nov First Direct Arena, £22.50 - £28.50. Combination of African rhythms & Peter Gabrielesque vocals with an urban, punkish tone. Also appearing: Noah & The Whale

Har Mar Superstar Sat 16 Nov Brudenell Social Club, £12. HMS is becoming a legend on the live scene with his troupe of women & hilarious stage presence. Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds Sun 17

Nov, City Varieties. £18.50. Folked-up versions of hits by Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Jam, The Stranglers, Sham 69, etc.

Disclosure Mon 18 Nov O2 Academy. Garage-house duo. Low Wed 20 Nov, Brudenell

Social Club, £19.50 American indie rock ‘slowcore’ group, characterised by slow tempos & minimalist arrangements.

Califone Wed 20 Nov,

Belgrave Music Hall, £11. AltAmericana group fusing folk, blues & electronica.

King Prawn Thu 21 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £14.30. Blending elements of punk, hardcore, metal, ska, dub, reggae, & hip hop Palma Violets Thu 21

Nov, Leeds Met SU, £12.10 Energetic, crooning garage rock.

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Zappa. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the classic album ‘Roxy & Elsewhere’ it will be performed in its entirely, in sequence! For tickets, book online at leedsgrandtheatre.com or call box office on 0844 848 2700.

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).

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

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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. For further information, visit www.st-gemma.co.uk or contact Jenny on 0113 218 5565, jennyd@st-gemma. co.uk

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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. “This is such an important charity and one that the school strongly believes in”, said Mr Tranmer, the Headmaster. “We

have a lot of dog lovers at the school and everyone is really excited about raising money for such a special cause. Thelma will be coming back to the school to speak to each class individually, to raise awareness and understanding, and to help with fundraising ideas.” The Froebelian School is a thriving

independent school for 190 boys and girls aged from three to eleven. It aims to provide children with a happy learning environment where they are challenged and supported to achieve personal excellence.

Leeds Central Community Carol Concert

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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. Elves will also receive a certificate commemorating the fact that they have been part of a world recordbreaking attempt and will also be entitled to a 50% discount on one activity at Stockeld Park on the

day. You can choose from ice-skating, Nordic Ski, the Enchanted Forest, the Maze and much more. There will be reindeer in their pen from midday and Santa will arrive for a sleigh parade at 3pm. All proceeds from the event will go to Martin House Children’s Hospice. “This is going to be a fantastic event involving the whole community and we are delighted to be involved”, said Martin House Events Manager Caroline Hudson. “Fingers crossed that we break the record. Martin House needs to raise nearly £5 million every year, most of which comes from fundraising and donations.” To enter, visit www.martinhouse.org.uk or call 01937 844569. Entry costs just £5 for adults and £4 for children. For further details, email events@ martinhouse.org.uk The Santa Run - Join hundreds of Santa’s running through the forest at Stockeld Park on Sunday 1st December – Registration by 8.30am, 9am start. Adults £10, children £5 to include a Santa suit! To register call 01937 844569 email events@martinhouse.org.uk or register online at www.martinhouse.org.uk

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For Marcus Sedgwick, a garden shed is more than a place to store the lawnmower. The award-winning author of young adult fiction got his audience of Year 9 pupils at The Grammar School at Leeds involved by showing them pictures of his shed, where he works every day, and asking them to select objects to quiz him about.

The images on the shed wall triggered fascinating insights into how Marcus approaches his writing. For example, Star Wars serves as inspiration whenever he suffers writer’s block – like much fantasy it follows a standard structure for the journey of the archetypal hero. The word PLAY reminds him that writing is sometimes easy and sometimes not, it’s important to play and enjoy it! “The pupils were a delight and made my life easy by asking good, pertinent questions”, said Marcus. “I ask them to choose

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the objects they were curious about, so they could feel they had invested something in the presentation. “I love chatting to young people - I meet great, intelligent and smart teenagers every week.” Marcus’s ‘Revolver’, a psychological thriller set in a snowy Arctic wilderness, seemed to be a favourite. “You have to think hard about what’s going on in the book”, said Hassan Iqbal. “It was great to meet Marcus and get an insight into how he writes.”

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 by Parkrun UK, and will take place every Sunday morning. Volunteers will be on hand to help children and encourage spectators to take part. Funding will go towards special equipment which will allow runners to log on to the Parkrun website to check their running times. Funds will also be used to purchase high-tech stop watches, shirts for runners and volunteers, and cones and bollards. Parkrun is a worldwide organisation which sets up and manages free weekly timed runs in parks. It is largely funded by sponsors and is run by volunteers. There are also events on Saturdays at Woodhouse Moor and Temple Newsam. Councillors hope that this free event will encourage more children and young people to take up running as a hobby, meet new friends and get active.

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welcomes all abilities for badminton & social events Mon from 9pm & Wed from 8.30pm. Details: Vicky 07561 292699, Phil 268 9996, acabc@gmx.co.uk, www.alwoodle ycommunity association.co.uk

Alwoodley Martial Arts Club – Karate Jutsu. Wed

6 – 7.30pm at Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Family Karate. Free trial lesson. Details: 07729 392 546 8ightball59@gmail.com

Go with Da Fro! Sun

17 Nov, 2.30 – 4pm at Moorlands School, Weetwood. All ages. Learn 70’s dance routine & perform all together at end. Wear orange & blue, esp coloured afros! Aiming for 300 people. £3. All proceeds to Joseph Lillywhite Appeal. Details: laura.jakes@googlemail.com, facebook/danceworksleeds

Leeds Naturist Group

(founded 1985) 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

Leeds Tai Chi Academy

Weekly class Mon 7-9pm at Chapel Allerton Primary School, Harrogate Rd, LS7.

Moortown Rugby Union Respect, teamwork,

Ramgarhia Sports Centre Adults: Circuit Training (Mon & Wed 6.30 – 7.30pm; Fri 6 – 7pm). £5 per class. Children: Cricket (ages 8-16, Sun 10am – noon); Hockey (Fri, 5 – 6pm). £2 per class. All abilities welcome. Details: 262 5657, ‘Ramgarhia Sikh Centre’ on facebook.

Roundhay parkrun Sat 8.45am for 9am start, at the bandstand near The Mansion. Free 5k timed run for all ages & abilities. Details: www. parkrun.org.uk/roundhay Walkabout! Alwoodleybased friendly group that enjoy walks, both local & further afield. Varied programme, short medium or long walks take place at weekends, evenings & midweek. Social activities too. All welcome. Details: Barbara Wakefield 285 7136, Sarah Barnes 261 9212, Nicky Whitfield 267 9867 www. alwoodleywalkabout.org.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Art Group

Meets Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Community Hall, The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17 2NZ. Practical meetings, workshops, demonstrations & talks. New members of all

abilities welcome. Details: 2251546, info@5dpublicity. com, www.alwoodleyartgroupleeds.com

Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club Autumn Exhibition

& Sale 16 & 17 Nov, 10am – 5pm at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Nr Harrogate HG3 3AX. Admission free. Details: www.handnart.co.uk

Stainbeck Art Club 2nd

& 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Meeting Room, Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. Practical & demonstrations. Also painting & sketching days out. New members all abilities welcome. Details: Rose or Ken 266 5005

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Community Cafe Thurs 11am – 2pm at Stainbeck United Reformed Church. Bookstall, ENEHL Debt & Benefit Advice, Police Contact Point, free wifi & help available. Followed by craft club. Coffee, Cake & Chat

Every 4th Sat, 10.30am – noon, Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd. Cake stall, books, Fairtrade. All welcome. www.stainbeck.urc. org.uk

Craft & Gift Fair Sat

2 Nov, 10am – 2pm at Roundhay Methodist Church, Springwood Rd. LS8. Many stalls, incl. jewellery & books. In aid of the Oakwood Clock restoration fund & organized by Sew Crafty Events

Leeds Cat Rescue Annual Fair Sun 24 Nov, 1 – 4pm,

Alwoodley Community Assoc. The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17. Homemade cakes & preserves, toys, wheel of fortune, cream teas, bacon butties I much more! Free entry but donations of cat

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

food appreciated!

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.

Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat of month,

9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.

St Edmund’s Christmas Fayre Sat 30 Nov, 12 – 4pm

at St Edmund’s Church, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay. Various stalls, children’s games, Father Christmas, Teas.

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.

GROUPS/CLUBS 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 / 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

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others’. 7.30pm Headingley St Columba’s Church.

Friends of Allerton Grange Fields Friendly

group of volunteers working to maintain & enhance Allerton Grange Fields off Lidgett Lane, LS17. New volunteers welcome to join events & activities, including litter picks, bulb & tree planting, shrub clearance. Details: foagf@outlook.com, www.friendsallertongrange.org

Gledhow Valley Conservation Area Group

A voluntary group that focuses on the heritage, green spaces & structures of the Conservation Area, bringing people together to value the historic environment with fundraising & social events. Details: gvcag@ yahoo.co.uk, www.gledhow. org.uk

Greenpeace Leeds meet 1st

Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2 (by The Calls). Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www.greenpeace.org.uk/groups

Headingley Games Club

Thurs 6.30 – 10.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Board games: Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, mst Euro-games, etc. Tabletop games: 40k, Hordes, Flames of War, War machine, etc & Role Playing Games. Details: 275 9762, http://headingleygamesclub. com/ Facebook group: Headingley Games Club

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

Kaleidoscope Social Club

for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

Leeds Caledonians Sat 30 Nov, popular St Andrew’s

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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 a group of cat loving volunteers who rehabilitate & do whatever they can for 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 Elmet Probus Club

provides a social gathering for retired men from professional & business backgrounds. Meets last Tues of month, 12 noon at Leeds 17 Restaurant, Nursery Lane, for lunch followed by guest speaker & short business meeting. Details: Keith Robson 230 1559

Leeds Bridge Club Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate

Rd, LS17 Beginners classes: Mon 2 – 4.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm, Thurs 1.30 - 3.45pm from 30 Sept. Improvers: Tues 12.45 – 3pm, Thurs 7 9.15pm, Fri 10 – 12.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm from 1 Oct. Details: Gill Copeland 225 7237, www. leedsbridgeclub.com

The yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair Saturday & Sunday

16th/17th November 22nd & 23rd May 10am to 5pm each day Yorkshire event centre The great Yorkshire Showground

Harrogate HG2 8QZ

Up to 350 Stands Admission: £4 Ample Free Parking Probably the widest selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro in the north of England.

Bowman Antiques Fairs Tel: 01274 588505 web: www.antiquesfairs.com Next Fair at this venue 6th & 7th November

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Leeds Hospital Alert Small

group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets at 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

Lively group campaigning on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Panel discussion planned on importance of international aid. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details: www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

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7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Probus Club

for retired professional/ businessmen, meets 2nd Thurs, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane LS7 for social gatherings with speakers. Details: 261 1282.

Moortown Community Group works to highlight

matters of interest or contention & aims to improve living in Moortown – e.g. Moortown in Bloom & campaign to save Yorkshire Bank Sports Field. New members welcome. Details: 269 5107,

National Trust Leeds Association meets

throughout the year. Join your local branch. Details: Pam 258 8178

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 Friendship Centre Friendly group for

retired & over 50s – outings, lunches, ten pin bowling, theatre visits & more. Social afternoons with speakers 2nd Fri, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre, Stonegate Rd. New members welcome. Details: Eileen 269 0084

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members

very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 217 8348, www.nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group covers NW Leeds & meets monthly to plan events. Looking for new members. Details or to book a speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Shadwell Horticultural Society welcomes new

members. Membership includes monthly guest speaker starting Thurs 10 Oct with ‘Heirloom Tomatoes’, newsletters, society shop & free entry to annual Flower Show. An opportunity to meet people & access expert advice. Details: Susan 273 8821

Slaid Hill in Bloom Sat

2 Nov – join their working parties! Everyone welcome. Meet outside Dexter Pub 10am – 12 noon. No experience necessary. Lunch & a chat at the pub from 12.30pm. New website: slaidhillinbloom.org

Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/

music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Monthly new members’ night in North Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025, www.leedsivc. org.uk

U3A Leeds is a friendly, lively organisation for anyone no longer in full time work. Over 20 special interest groups & fortnightly talks on various topics, held at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club. Details: 07552 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk

MUSIC Alwoodley Community Choir meets Wed, 5.45 –

7.15pm downstairs in the Lord Darcy, Harrogate Rd. Friendly group of all ages & abilities, singing pops, standards, shows songs. Currently working towards busy pre-Christmas calendar of gigs. New members welcome - why not give them a try? Details: Jean 0785 5059990

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Alwoodley Singers Wanted

new members! Ability to read music preferable but not essential. Rehearsals Thurs 8 - 10pm at ACA Hall, The Ave, LS17 7NZ. Details: Alan 294 3370

Guitar for Beginners

Mon 4pm (ages 7-12), 4.45 – 5.45 (13+). £3. Northcall Community Centre, Cranmer Bank LS17. Details: 268 9993

Leeds Guild of Singers

Welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Do you sightread? Would you like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details: Liz at secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Matinee Band Friendly,

supportive, instrumental group playing eclectic mix of music looking for new members, any instrument. Reading ability desirable but not essential. Meet Thurs 2 – 3.30pm at Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Lane LS8. £5 per session. Details: martinonline@ntlworld.com

Phoenix Concert Band

Community concert band for players of Grade 6 standard & over. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Tebb Room in music department. To join or book the band for a concert visit www.phoenixband. co.uk or email: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, beginners to advanced. All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk  Roll Over Beethoven Sat

16 Nov, 7.30pm St Matthew’s Church, Wood Lane Chapel Allerton. Programme includes Leonore Overture No 2, Violin Concerto (soloist James Pattinson), Symphony No 3. Ticket prices £8/£6. Details: www.wyso.org.uk

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Roundhay Ukulele Group

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets

Meets Wed 8 – 9.30pm at Terry Yorath House, 18 Devonshire Close, LS8. Strum & sing your favourite songs (from Rock to Pop) on the Ukulele! All abilities welcome. £6 per session. Details: jen@bighooha.co.uk, www.roundhayukulelegroup. wordpress.com & on facebook

1st Wed of month, 1.30pm at Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment at 2pm. Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. Days out, dining, walks, computers, etc. New members welcome. Details: 258 5955 or 267 5657

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd &

Lunch Club & Over 55s Club Wed 12 – 3pm. Two

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

course meal £3.50 followed by fun activities. Northcall Community Centre, Cranmer Bank, Leeds LS17. Details: 268 9993

The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus

10.30am –12, Moortown Methodist Church Hall, Alderton Rise, LS17. £2 /£2.50. Music & Memories: 1st Thurs, 10.30am – 12, Moortown Social Club, £1.50. Creative Crafts: Mon 10.30am – 12.30pm, Methodist Church Hall. £3. Nintendo Wii: 1st Tues, 10.30am – 12, Moorhaven Court, LS17 £1. MAECare Strollers: fortnightly, 10.30am 57 Cranmer Bank. Short, accessible walks. Details: MAECare 266 0371

(four part unaccompanied harmony), 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm at 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 string orchestra made up of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome. Specific beginners group for those especially new to playing. Details: www.ylss.org

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt

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

SENIORS Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15

– 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat. Transport can be provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul 268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, or paul_chaplin@ hotmail.com

MAECare Coffee Mornings: 3rd Thurs,

Roundhay Tea & Chat Club Tues 1.45 – 3.30pm

at Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Ave. Club for over 70s who would like to make new friends & take part in wide range of activities. £1. Details: Carole 269 6632

Stainbeck URC Lunch Club Stainbeck Rd. Mon &

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

Tues 7 – 8.30pm at Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6. Mantra Meditation, Kirtana Yoga, Enchanting Music, Ecstatic Dancing, Discourses on Bhagavad Gita & Great Vegetarian Food. Everyone welcome. Free. Details: 07726 688778, gouranga108@gmail. 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. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 3 Nov:

SPIRITUAL

‘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

Christian Science Church

Moortown Baptist Church

Wed, 11am – 1.30pm (£4). Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766, www.stainbeck.urc. org.uk

Sunday Services & Sunday School 11am. Testimony Meeting 1st Wed 8pm. Devonshire Ave. (next to Texaco petrol station) off Street Lane LS8. Bible based, Everyone welcome.

204 King Lane, LS17. Sunday services 10.30am & 6pm. Range of toddler, children’s, youth, house groups & senior projects run through week. Details: 269 3750, www. moortownbaptistchurch.org.uk

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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

Roundhay Evangelical Church Sun 10.30am

& 6.30pm at Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr (near Oakwood Clock). Friendly, informal & bible centred. All welcome. Details: www.roundhay evangelicalchrch.com

St John’s Church, Moortown Sunday Services

8am, 10am & 6.30pm at the junction of Harrogate Rd & Ring Rd, LS17 7BZ. Everyone welcome. Details: www. stjohnsmoorallerton.org

Stainbeck United Reformed Church

Stainbeck Rd. Sunday Worship 10.45am - family worship & Sunday Club followed by refreshments. Communion 2nd Sunday. Praise & reflection: Thurs 7.30 – 8pm.

Stillness Group Every Mon at Friends’ Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Spend time in stillness with like minded friends. Details: Sally 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30

- 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur). Day & half day courses in Oakwood (5 Oct) & an urban retreat (19 Oct). Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org www. meditationinleeds.org

SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds

meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275 7694

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Association of Blind Asians Leeds is looking for

volunteers who could provide a valuable sighted guiding service to reduce isolation & increase independence of visually impaired people in Leeds. Details: Sonal 210 3347

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families in North & West Yorkshire. Regular meetings. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, www. groups.crohnsandcolitis.org. uk/Leeds

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@letscureibs.com 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

Leeds Samaritans

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Overeaters Anonymous Weds 6.30pm at Roundhay Friends Meeting House. All welcome. Details: 07981 940603, www.oagb.org.uk

Parkinson’s UK Leeds

meet 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley. Support for anybody affected by Parkinson’s. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown. Details: Linda Thompson, 01943 461640

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

(affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients &

their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 267 1721

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

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS 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 meets 2nd Wed

of month with a guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome, first visit free. Details: info@ leedsastronomy.org.uk, www. leedsastronomy.org.uk

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 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

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

MICA (Meetings in Chapel

Allerton) First Wed of month – interesting, inspiring & motivational talks in the area of personal development, providing you with ideas to apply to your daily life & help motivate you. Details: mikefm100@gmail.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

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

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 Chapel Pie WI Friendly,

fun women’s group for all ages. Visitors welcome (£3). Annual membership £33. Details: chapelpiewi@gmail. com, www.chapelpiewi.com, Facebook at Chapel Pie WI.

Darling Roses WI Sat 26

Oct, 11am – AGM followed by lunch & afternoon workshop on Christmas Felt Tree Decorations. Details: Debbie 07970 617 937, debbie@ darlingroseswi.org

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds

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members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month. Good food & excellent speakers! Details: Shirley 257 9381.

Roundhay WI meets

monthly & also runs a wide range of social groups, activities & outings. Join them on 2nd Thurs, 7.15pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave LS8. Details: 266 5648, wiroundhay@gmail. com

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

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@ gmail.com

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

YOUNGER LIFE Leeds Junior Chess Club

Meets Sun 5.30 – 7.30pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, Alwoodley. Ideal for ages 7-18 of all standards. Coaching from accredited coaches, competitive & friendly play, fun tournaments. Details: John Hipshon 226 7759, www. leedsjuniorchess.org.uk

7th Moor Allerton Brownies Seek New

Members A number of Brownies have gone up to Guides so the group has places available. They meet Mon in LS17 from 6 – 7.15pm. Details: 7thmoorallerton

brownies@gmail.com

Parent & Tots Group Tues (term time) 1.30-3pm Queens Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 294 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. £2 per family, incl. drink & snack. Everyone welcome. Details: Raegan saintraegan@ yahoo.co.uk, Sam mumba40@ gmail.com RJC Dance Gymnastics For Young People Tues 3.45 – 4.45pm (ages 6-10); 4.45 – 5.45pm (age 11+) at the Mandela Centre, Chapeltown Rd. LS7. All abilities welcome. £4. Details: 239 2040, stef@rjcdance.org.uk Gledhow Elfins Children’s Activity Group meets Tues

6.15 – 7.15pm at Gledhow Primary School. Outdoor & indoor fun for 6 – 9 year olds, including nature walks, scavenger hunts, craft activities & physical games, often with topical themes. £1 per week. Part of the Woodcraft Folk movement

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MISC/ EVENTS 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

Moortown Christmas Lights Switch On Wed 20

Nov, 7pm outside the HSBC Moortown Parade. Mince pies & mulled wine will be served. Details: Moortown Community Group 269 5107,

Large selection of used quality furniture; sofas, beds, tables, chairs, wardrobes, drawers etc. We also sell clothing, bric-a-bric, books and small electricals. All at great prices, with a cafe and a FREE CAR PARK! Delivery £10 to all Leeds Postcodes

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Emmaus Leeds is a charity providing a home and work in a community setting for previously homeless people. Please help us by giving your unwanted good quality household items. FREE CONVENIENT COLLECTION SERVICE.

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St. Mary’s Street, Leeds LS9 7DP (Between Mabgate and Burmantoffs) Open Monday-Saturday 9am – 4.45pm Tel: 0113 248 4288 Leeds Kirkgate Market Stall Between Row F & G Open Monday - Saturday 9am – 5pm

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