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NORTH LEEDS LIFE MAGAZINE | CONTENTS

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Dear Readers, Already we’re easing into October and Summer seems so far away. Everyone seems to have been reinvigorated by the unexpected sunshine because there is loads going on!

We have athletes winning double golds, writers publishing, playwrights launching world premiers, Leeds lighting up the night and much more.

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Director Max Webster & Alice Nutter

Get ready for ‘My Generation’!

Alice Nutter’s new play captures 40 years of alternative culture and political history in Leeds.

Alice Nutter (ex Chumbawamba) presents her new play ‘My Generation’ at West Yorkshire Playhouse and we had a little chat with her about it; we spoke to Nigel Gray at Leeds North Clinical Commissioning Group about what they are up to and their ‘Call to Action’; and Barney Bardsley dropped in to tell us about her latest book ‘Old Dog’.

On top of that, Councillor Clive Fox gives his thoughts on the proposed NGT Trolleybus; Headingley has another fun Apple Day lined up at HEART; and Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery get a Heritage Lottery grant for an exciting new project – ‘Lawnswood’s Great War Stories’.

And, there’s lots more! Now it’s on to November! The deadline for editorial is 1st October at the latest, and for advertising it’s 9th October.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

In This Issue 12 Turning Around Those Empty Homes

Leeds has around 7,000 empty homes – Empty Homes Doctor aims to bring many of these back into use.

16 Leeds Lieder Festival 2013 The festival showcases an inspiring line up of young international and British artists.

39 Be a Foster Carer and Make a Real Difference

A Call to Action!

Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) want everyone to have a say in the development of our local health service.

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Leeds City Council is currently looking for foster carers for a variety of fostering.

44 Hayley Gaftarnick: Circles

Hayley launches new album at The Brudenell

57 Double World Championship Gold for Claire O’Hara

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Skelton Grange Environment Centre and wildlife area is flinging open its doors to visitors for its open day on Saturday, 5th October, as part of The Conservation Volunteers’ Big Green Weekend. Staff and volunteers from Skelton Grange and Hollybush Conservation Centre will be combining their efforts to make this year’s open day one to remember!

Usually reserved for schools, play-schemes and community groups or those wishing to book onto one of it’s many courses, the Skelton Grange Open Day is offering all children and their families from across Leeds an opportunity to get close to nature through a huge range of activities.

Learn bushcraft skills and traditional green woodworking or create your own bicycle-powered smoothie, try out face-painting, felt-making, storytelling, circus skills and take a Walk on the Wild Side nature trail. They’ll even be constructing a model village, which you can help create! Then put your feet up in the café and enjoy some homemade sweet and savoury snacks, have a pint of locally brewed beer or treat yourself to a freshly baked pizza from the mouth of the dragon fired cob oven!

Skelton Grange Environment Centre opened 21 years ago, and is managed by the charity The Conservation Volunteers. The Open Day is part of a wider schedule of events happening across Europe as part of The Conservation Volunteers Big Green Weekend. They believe passionately that looking after green places isn’t just about caring for nature; it’s about caring for people as well. The Conservation Volunteers have given so much

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JAMES KITSON, 1807 – 1885

Pioneering Engineer and Industrialist – A Model of Self-Help Kitson is one of the great names in Leeds’ proud industrial history. For over a century locomotives bearing the Kitson name were exported across the world: to Australia, India, South America, powering the new railways which fed growth and development.

The man at the heart of this enterprise was James Kitson. From his birth in a Leeds tavern, he was to become a pioneering locomotive engineer, founder of a hugely successful business, and head of a family with distinguished achievements in industry, the arts, and politics.

He was born in 1807 in the Brunswick Tavern, Camp Road (behind the new Leeds Arena), the eldest of six children. In his youth he helped in the tavern, slept under the bar, and acquired some education in local schools. At 14 he was apprenticed to a local dyeworks. But two years later his father died from drink, and he had to help his mother sort out his tangled affairs, run the business, and look after the five younger children.

In spite of this, and a bad injury at the dyeworks, he was energetic, jaunty, and determined to improve himself. He had a mechanical bent, and was fascinated by the debates over the new, emerging railway technology – what were the benefits compared with canals, and the potential risks (would people be suffocated in tunnels or injured by unimaginable speeds above 20 miles an hour)? He joined the newly-formed Leeds Mechanics’ Institute, took classes in chemistry, mathematics and mechanics, and read up on railway and locomotive design. The world was on the brink of a transport revolution and he was determined to be part of it.

Meanwhile he ran the inn and, just before his 21st birthday, married Ann Newton, daughter of a local tradesman.

They had eleven children in all, but only six survived the prevalent infant diseases. In 1835 James decided to pursue his ambitions. They moved to Hunslet, where new locomotive works were being established to feed the railway boom and acquired two partners, with expertise and money. As Todd, Kitson & Laird they set up in a cloth mill, won some orders, and began work. The great Robert Stephenson came to see what they were up to. In 1838 their first locomotive, ‘The Lion’, rolled out through a hole knocked in the mill wall. (The ‘Lion’ still survives in the Museum of Liverpool after years

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on display in Lime Street Station and featuring in films, memorably as ‘the Titfield Thunderbolt’.)

More orders followed as railway mania swept the country. In 1839 James, first with David Laird and later with other partners, established the Airedale Foundry off Hunslet Road, and began large-scale manufacture of locomotives. In 1854 he bought the nearby Monkbridge Ironworks, to ensure an adequate supply of quality iron, and put his two elder sons in charge. Distant now from his early trade union links, he was a tough employer, ready to break a strike among his workers. His business expanded and prospered, and James prospered with it.

He was active and popular in public life: Chairman of the first Leeds Musical Festival in 1857, a JP, Alderman, Mayor in 1860 and 61, President of the Mechanics Institute which had helped to set him on the road to success. He had a stake in banking and railways, and belonged to all the elite Leeds societies.

His family homes mirrored his rise in wealth and status: from Hunslet Lane to Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Square, Hyde House in Clarendon Road. Finally in 1868, after his wife’s death, he bought Elmete Hall in Roundhay, set in 65 acres with spectacular views. The old Hall was demolished and a huge Italianate

In his youth he helped in the tavern and slept under the bar

mansion built, fitted out regardless of cost (still there, converted into offices).

Here he brought his second wife Elizabeth, 26 years his junior, to live in luxury, with a butler, cook, footmen, maids, and nurses for the four children who followed. When the creation of Roundhay Park was proposed adjoining his land he objected to invasion by the hoi-polloi! It was there at Elmete, far from his old tavern, that he died in 1885, aged 78.

His son James Kitson II, a distinguished engineer and Liberal MP, later Lord Airedale, took over the massive enterprise of Kitson & Co and led it to further success before it faltered and closed in the 1930s. Other children and grandchildren achieved artistic and academic distinction.

The great engines built in the Kitson works took his name around the globe, and with it the reputation of Leeds as a major industrial powerhouse – a distant echo now.

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SAVE THE GRAND CLOCK! The Handpicked Hall independent ret ailers recently got together to launch the ‘Save the Grand Clock’ Campaign.

large scale projection is to transform the entire façade of Leeds Civic Hall into a vast, animated mechanical clock.

Commissioned by Leeds Inspired, ‘Momentous’ builds on the rich history of renowned Leeds clockmaker William Potts and will take place from 3rd – 5th October, forming a centrepiece of the city’s Light Night celebrations on 4th October.

‘Momentous’ takes its inspiration from Potts clocks, some of which feature clockwork people. They were designed to capture the attention of the public and create a shared moment when they chimed on the hour and each quarter hour.

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The Civic Hall projection will be created by Illuminos artists Matt and Rob Vale. They will create a huge version of these automaton clocks, bringing the building to life. They will use video footage and photographs of Leeds people going about their daily lives to transform the clock face every 15 minutes.

‘Momentous’ will animate the Civic Hall. The architecture, windows and columns will form elements of the clock, with cogs, levers and pulleys whirring and rising. In front of the building there will be a large-scale winding mechanism and the public will be invited to turn the handle and see the weights and balances on the building respond.

‘Momentous’ takes its inspiration from Potts clocks, some of which feature clockwork people

The campaign aims to bring the building’s famous animated clock, located over the Vicar Lane entrance, back to life by raising the £25,000 needed to restore its mechanism and, once again, as the clock strikes the hour, the famous figures will emerge on their revolving stage – the guardsman salutes, the Scotsman bows, there is an Irishman with a Shillelagh, a Canadian and an Indian. As the figures rotate back into the clock a cockerel crows and flaps its wings above the dial.

The clock was designed and made by the firm of William Potts and Sons, which was established in Leeds in the 19th Century. William Potts was originally from Durham but settled in Leeds in 1833, first in Pudsey, then Bankfield Terrace, Burley. Many of the clocks in the city are Potts clocks and are still repaired and maintained by the firm.

Our Handmade Collective and Handpicked Hall retailers will be holding fundraising events through to New Year’s Eve in an attempt to raise the money needed to restore the clock and there will be various donations points within Handpicked Hall.

For further information, via following the cause on Twitter @savegrandclock.

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The private hire company, which is based in Leeds, has just launched a fleet of elegant Mercedes E Class vehicles to get you from A to B in style.

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David Richmond, Chairman at Arrow Cars, says the company is investing £3m in the executive service over the next three years.

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TURNING AROUND THOSE EMPTY HOMES Leeds, like most UK cities, has an empty homes issue. Around 7,000 homes have been empty for six months or more, and around 90% of these are privately owned. Meanwhile, more than 20,000 people are on waiting lists for social housing, and thousands more struggle to find a decent affordable home to rent or buy.

Faced with those statistics, you’re probably asking similar questions to those we asked when we first decided to get involved. Why are they empty? What’s stopping them being brought back into use?

There are all sorts of reasons for homes being vacant.

Some are empty due to family circumstances – perhaps an inherited home where the family can’t decide what to do – or, understandably, aren’t ready emotionally to deal with the home that they grew up in.

Other empty property owners have stories of difficult tenants

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who’ve trashed the home and then left in a hurry – whilst others have had problems between tenancies with items of value – in particular boilers and copper piping – stolen during periods when their property was vacant.

Perhaps the only common thread is that people often don’t know what to do next. That’s where our Empty Homes Doctor comes in. We work closely with the Council, (which has backed Leeds Empties with a £100,000 investment) – and they write to owners on our behalf, outlining our offer to help them work out what to do.

We listen to what they want to see happen – in most cases people want to rent out the home – although some want to sell. We then explore what’s stopping them from bringing the home back into use.

Then we talk them through possible ways forward. These might include helping them to find trusted traders to do work on the house, finding a decent letting agent with a strong presence in their area, or helping them to access finance to renovate their property – such as the recently launched National Empty Homes Loan Fund.

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break down what can appear to be an insurmountable problem into manageable steps. Sometimes our intervention is quick – and the solution is simple. In other cases we get far more involved.

It’s early days, but we’re already seeing results – and wide ranging benefits. More housing coming onto the market to rent or buy, more eyesore properties done up, more business for local traders and a contribution to meeting local housing need.

Sorting out empty homes in Leeds won’t solve our chronic housing shortage on its own – but it certainly won’t do any harm.

Rob Greenland is co-director of Social

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MARK THOMAS AND HIS 100 ACTS OF MINOR DISSENT! Over the decades, Mark Thomas has poked his nose into enough things to cause a politician to resign, arms deals to collapse, inheritance tax law reform, the odd multinational to clean up its act, and accidentally become Guinness World Record holder for political protests!

He’ll be expounding on his 100 Acts of Minor Dissent at West Yorkshire Playhouse on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November – so here’s your chance to find out a little more about his latest mischief-making episodes!

Mark likes to see himself as a bit of a radical pompom-waving cheerleader and believes that the arts can be transformative. On the 13th May 2013, he set himself the task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in a year. This show is his catalogue of those acts. When we caught up with him at The Edinburgh Festival he had already undertaken 27 of these – including a flash mob complete with Irish ceilidh band at the Apple store in London to protest against Apple paying tax in Ireland, not the UK. While performing in Edinburgh he was also busy organising a demonstration outside the Russian Consulate to protest their comments on the participation of gay athletes in the Winter Olympics. There were other plans afoot but I couldn’t worm those out of him!

“Basically, this is all about me!” he told us. “I’m challenging myself, finding out about things and trying to make a difference.

People think that they can’t influence things, but they can. If all you can do is withdraw your

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consent, withdraw it. Get involved.”

Mark’s acts range from the smallest action to the grandest confrontations. The results are hilarious, subversive, mainly legal, and occasionally inspiring. By midnight next May 13th he hopes to have completed all 100 acts and will stage one show, which will be a round up of the project.

Mark is no stranger to Leeds and loves performing

at The Playhouse and Leeds City Varieties. “These are great theatres”, he said. “They both have a common approach – they are building something, presenting good shows, aiming for creative excellence whilst staying in tune with the community.”

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RAISING THE ROOF FOR CHARITY! A newly formed choir of men from across Leeds is set to take Leeds Town Hall by storm on Sunday 13th October in a stunning gala performance in aid of Help for Heroes.

Sing For Heroes! was launched by Leeds Male Voice Choir with the aim of taking a group of men with varying ranges of musical experience and turning them into a choir in 12 weeks. Award-winning choral conductor Will Prideaux appealed for volunteers. He didn’t mind if they had sung in choirs all their lives or just in the stands at Headingley stadium.

All he wanted was enthusiasm and guys who were prepared to put in the work and raise money for a great cause.

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It’s shown a whole cross-section of men the buzz that people get from performing

together as a community. He has been particularly impressed with the hard work and dedication this choir has shown. “They have really stepped up to the plate”, he said.

“We have had over 60 men ranging in age from 19 - 82 get involved, with some travelling from as far afield as York, Harrogate, Bingley and Wetherby.

“There were a lot of guys who’d never sung at all so it was all about helping them find their voices and learning to sing together as

a group. Week after week, the standard has been terrific. New friendships have been made and it has been great to see how the guys have supported one another.

It’s shown a whole cross-section of men the buzz that people get from performing and from working together for a cause.”

Sing for Heroes will feature members of Peterborough and Leeds Male Voice Choirs, with over 200 men performing. “We are going to raise the roof! There will be something for everyone with a mix of chart hits, songs from musicals, operatic choruses and even some pieces with a special Yorkshire flavour.”

Tickets for the concert are available from www.tickets.com or Leeds City Council Box Office on 0113 224 3801.

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The fifth biennial Leeds Lieder Festival ‘The Composer’s Echo’ runs from Friday 11th – Sunday 13th October and celebrates the centenary of Benjamin Britten’s birth, and the 50th anniversary of the death of Francis Poulenc.

Leeds Lieder is proud to welcome the distinguished pianist, Graham Johnson, one of today’s finest song accompanists, as this year’s artistic director. The festival showcases an inspiring line up of young international and British artists, including Canadian soprano Martha Guth; Bavarian soprano Christiane Karg; French baritone Stéphane Degout; South African baritone Njabulo Madlala and pianist James Baillieu.

Mezzo soprano Anna Huntley; baritone Marcus Farnsworth; soprano Bibi Heal; tenors Joshua Ellicott and Benjamin Hulett all fly the British flag.

We are thrilled with the superb roster of international singers

Pictured Christiane Karge & Benedict Nelson

Earlier this year, Graham Johnson received the prestigious Wigmore Medal in recognition of his outstanding work for the song repertoire throughout many decades and to mark the publication of his monumental three-volume encyclopedia ‘Franz Schubert: The Complete Songs’. “Rather than focus exclusively on the music of Benjamin Britten, we have chosen to celebrate his radiance as composer, accompanist, conductor and festival director - hence the title for the weekend: ‘The Composer’s Echo’”, said Graham Johnson. “Britten and Poulenc referred to themselves as ‘Les frères

d’outre Manche’ – brothers across the Channel, and the Festival’s recitals reflect this relationship by featuring songs by Britten’s teachers, pupils and friends, including Poulenc, and other composers with whom he was particularly associated, like Schubert and Schumann.”

Guest of Honour, international mezzo soprano Ann Murray DBE, renowned for her interpretative and vocal skills as a recitalist and opera singer will also work in a public Master class with student singer/ pianist duos nominated by the UK conservatoires, and will share her insights into the world of art song at an ‘In Conversation’.

For full details, visit www. leedsleider.org.uk You’ll also find more information on the North Leeds Life website www.northleedslife.co.uk.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Graham Johnson as artistic director for the fifth Leeds Lieder Festival”, said Jane Anthony, founder and Festival Director.

“A passionate advocate of artsong, Graham has worked with all the greatest singers.

We are thrilled with the superb roster of international singers he has assembled, and that Leeds audiences would otherwise not have the chance to hear outside London. As a friend of Benjamin Britten, Graham brings a very special understanding and insight to our festival theme.”

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Amara Stars as Maria in Manchester Amara Okereke (16) of Adel, a student at The Grammar School

This site-specific production was performed in a large warehouse in Manchester at the end of August. The director, Nikolai Foster, recently directed ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Best Kept Secret’ and the 20th anniversary production of ‘Beautiful Thing’ both at West Yorkshire Playhouse.

For the first time West Side Story was presented with all new choreography by Drew McOnie, considered one of the new stars of choreography and dance in the UK. The musical director was Tom Deering, who is also musical director of the phenomenal ‘The Color Purple’ currently at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.

Yorkshire was well represented, with Dominic Harrison from Wakefield and Megan Gilbert (also a student at GSAL) from Barwick-in-Elmet, playing the roles of Riff and Rosalia.

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STARS PRESENT J.B. PRIESTLEY This year, the amateur theatre group STARS celebrates 35 years of presenting drama at Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre. Their October production is J.B. Priestley’s popular comedy, When We Are Married.

The play is riotously funny and we have had a great reaction from audiences.

It’s a wonderful satire about modern life and what’s wrong with it

The National Theatre production of Alan Bennett’s new play ‘People’ comes to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th November, starring the fabulous Siân Phillips, Brigit Forsyth, Michael Thomas, and Selina Cadell.

It’s hard to believe that this is the first time that Sian Phillips has worked with Alan Bennett.

“I love his work”, she told us.

“But this is my first opportunity to actually work with him. The play is riotously funny and we have had a great reaction from audiences. It’s a wonderful satire about modern life and what’s wrong with it.”

Sian plays the central character, Dorothy, living in a huge stately home, which is looking a little the worst for wear.

Her Archdeacon sister, played by Brigit Forsyth, wants her to hand it over to The National Trust to run, but Dorothy has more creative ideas. The thought of people traipsing through her house is the last thing she wants. People spoil things and there are so many of them. But with the park a jungle and a bath on the billiard table,

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what is she to do?

‘People’ reunites Alan Bennett with director Nicholas Hytner, following their collaborations on The History Boys and The Habit of Art. It is his sixth play for the National Theatre.

The other cast members are Alan Booty, Robin Bowerman, Simon Bubb, Danny Burns, Ellie Burrow, Clare Clifford, Andrew Coppin, Endy McKay, Adrian McLoughlin, Paul Moriarty, Anneli Page, Ieuan Rhys, Michael Thomas Tamara Ustinov and Alexander Warner.

Tickets are available from www.leedsgrandtheatre.com or 0844 848 2700

“This will be the first time that the group has performed a play by the Bradford-born playwright, although we are certainly familiar with other northern playwrights”, said Chris Binns, Chairman of Stars.

“Our recent touring play, Men of the World by John Godber was a great success with audiences around West Yorkshire and won awards in the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre.”

When We Are Married is at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ, from Tuesday 29th October to Saturday 2nd November at 7.30pm. Tickets (£7.50/ £6) are available from 0113 293 9596, or tickets@ starsleeds.co.uk.

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White Cloth Gallery’s new exhibition – Perspectives – features the work of photographer Tom Stoddart and runs from 3rd October – 18th November.

During his distinguished career Tom Stoddart travelled to more than 50 countries and documented such historic events as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Siege of Sarajevo and the election of Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s first black president.

His acclaimed in-depth work on the HIV/AIDS pandemic blighting sub-Saharan Africa won the POY World Understanding

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produce photo essays on the serious world issues of our time.

Definitely one not to miss!

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Award in 2003. In the same year his pictures of British Royal Marines in combat, during hostilities in Iraq, was awarded the Larry Burrows Award for Exceptional War Photography. A year later his book iWITNESS was honoured as the best photography book published in the USA. One of the world’s most respected photojournalists, Stoddart works closely with Reportage by Getty Images to

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ARTS & CULTURE

The West Yorkshire Playhouse is presenting the World Premiere of Alice Nutter’s new play, My Generation, starting Saturday 5th October.

The play started life as a twohour radio play for BBC3, but when James Brining, the Playhouse’s new artistic director, heard it he immediately wanted to stage it. It fit in perfectly with his plan to tell Leeds’ stories and engage the community.

Following her musical career, Alice, who was a founder member of the band Chumbawamba, attended one of the Playhouse’s courses for new writers ‘So You Want to be a Writer?’ and discovered she really could write.

The theatre staged her first play ‘Foxes’ in 2006. My Generation is her third play and she has gone on to write regularly for television.

We caught up with her recently during rehearsals at The Playhouse and discovered that it was the Occupy movement that really got her thinking about creating this play and looking at the various events over the years that had brought us to this point.

The play covers from the 1970s to today, revolving around a family and how they manage as various momentous events happen around them – the Miners’ Strike, the Yorkshire Ripper, the drugfuelled hedonism of the 90s, and the instability created by today’s financial crisis. It follows the heartbreak, fights and fun of a Leeds family that is trying to live differently, capturing 40 years of alternative culture and political history in Leeds.

“This is a complex play and doesn’t give any definite answers”, said Alice. “Politics are all around us but we just do our best to get on

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with our lives. Capitalism doesn’t work but there are only flawed alternatives. The play presents moments in people’s lives that reflect that decade, fragments of experience that tell the story and I have tried to tell it with spirit and humour.”

Alice told us that adapting the play for the stage was like ‘wrestling with a black bear’!

“I had to forget what I’d learnt about writing for TV. It was a real challenge. But I feel now that this is an epic play and I’m so happy with it. The Playhouse has offered me great resources, Max Webster is a wonderful director. Harry Hamer (also previously with Chumbawamba) is responsible for the music – and what a soundtrack! And I have a great cast.”

The cast includes Craig Gazey (Coronation Street/

Pictured The cast in rehersal

Adapting the play for the stage

The Full Monty), Kaye Wragg (Call The Midwife/No Angels), Sheena Bhattessa (EastEnders) and Robert Wilfort (Gavin And Stacey).

My Generation is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 5th – 26th October at 7.45pm. Tickets available from 0113 213 7700 or www.wyp.org.uk

Alice Nutter

was like wrestling with a black bear!

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It’s a satirical and Local author and illustrator, Steve Skinner, is launching his new book ‘Almost Everything Explained - the Nearly Complete Guide to the Universe’ at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley on Tuesday 1st October and is already receiving messages of goodwill from as far away as southern Germany and New South Wales!

Steve has lived in the area for over thirty years and has spent the last two fine tuning a hilarious set of colour illustrations, portraying the work of a brilliant scientist called Dr Phantom.

“It’s been a huge project”, said Steve. “I’ve had great encouragement from friends and neighbours, but I never expected

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it to catch on so far afield!”

The book, a satirical and imaginative history of the world, has over 100 illustrations, which have been made into a series of short films and there are even two songs. These were recorded in local studio RRS Music & Media and are now being enjoyed by fans across the globe.

Dr Phantom’s research answers many of the basic questions of life: How the world started and what to do when it ends - How traffic wardens evolved from dinosaurs, and where to go on holiday in the Bronze Age. His recent expedition to south Yorkshire revealed that Tutankhamun’s tomb was actually located in the Valley of the Burger

Kings just off the A666 near Barnsley.

Find out more about Dr Phantom and Steve’s work on www.drphantom.org

imaginative history of the world

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ARTS & CULTURE

Writer Barney Bardsley dropped into our office recently with news of her latest book. ‘Old Dog’ is guaranteed to captivate everyone who has ever had a treasured family pet.

I soon learnt that this was the story of far more than a dog. It’s the story of the nasty surprises life can throw at you, how you cope with them and the difference a devoted pet can make.

Muffin, a rescue dog, joined the Bardsley family in 1999.

She was three years old, a ‘little shipwreck’ of a dog who had been badly neglected, undernourished and kept in a high-rise flat all her life. Barney’s family was also under pressure, her husband Tim had terminal cancer, her daughter Molly was only seven.

Tim bonded instantly with chaotic little Muffin, who became his steadfast companion. And during the dark days after Tim’s death, and when Molly left for university, Muffin became a loyal friend with an uncanny ability to display empathy around times of illness and loss.

She seemed to see it as her ‘job’ to look after this family of hers. When Barney decided that digging her allotment would help her through, Muffin was right there with her. She was particularly protective of Tim when he was in the hospice.

In ‘Old Dog’, Barney looks back over the eventful years they shared, to remember the joy and laughter that this loving, soulful creature brought. She explores the Yorkshire countryside illuminating the land and seascapes of Ilkley, Scarborough, Whitby and Leeds itself, through the gentle companionship of her

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Pictured Barney Bardsley & daughter Molly

She seemed to see it as her ‘job’ to look after this family of hers

loyal old dog. Her story will strike a chord with anyone who has ever loved, and been loved, by a pet.

Barney Bardsley lives in Oakwood. She writes features for the Guardian, Psychologies Magazine, Woman’s Weekly, Yorkshire Post and Femail. ‘Old Dog’ is her third book – her first was an investigation into women and crime called ‘Flowers in Hell’ and her second was ‘A Handful of Earth’ documenting her allotment experience.

Although two of her books revolve around coping w i t h life’s major events,

they are full of humour and hope.

She is currently planning her fourth book ‘Diving for Pearls’ which will focus on getting pleasure and sustenance into our lives.

When not writing she gardens, sings with an unruly choir called Good in Parts, and teaches writing and movement at Heydays, an exciting project for the over 55s at West Yorkshire Playhouse. ‘Old Dog’ is available at Waterstones, The Grove Book Shop in Ilkley, other good bookshops, and Amazon.

Barney is speaking at the Morley Literature Festival on Wednesday 9th October, 7.30pm at Tingley Parish Church.

Further details from www. morley literature festival. co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE

On Saturday 12th October, Skelton Grange Environment Centre is holding another of its fun Singing for Pleasure Events and is throwing open its doors to singers of all abilities.

This heartwarming event is designed for all those who would love to have a go at singing in a supportive, large group environment. The day will be led by experienced voice practitioner Ali Rigg, who believes that everybody can learn to sing.

“Our Singing For Pleasure workshops offer anyone with a larynx and ears the chance to discover and revel in their voice, no matter how limited or extensive their previous experience”, said Ali. “Using songs, rhythms and grooves from around the world we evoke play, laughter and harmony in an encouraging and inspiring environment.”

Skelton Grange is run by the Conservation Volunteers, a national charity that aims to reclaim green spaces important to the local community. “We hosted a similar event last

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autumn and it was a wonderful experience”, said Caroline Crossley, C o n s e r va t i o n Volunteers Manager. “We want to do it again so that even more people can have the opportunity to enjoy their local environment in a really creative and fun way.”

To find out more or to book a place, visit www.tcv.org.uk/ skeltongrange or call the team on 0113 243 0815. The workshop will run from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 12th October and will cost £25. All profits will go towards supporting the work of The Conservation Volunteers.

At Skelton Grange the team looks after a nature reserve that provides a valuable green space for people and wildlife, engaging thousands of children and adults each year in volunteering, learning and play activities that transform people’s health, prospects and communities.

The event offers anyone

ST PETER’S SINGERS RETURN TO MALLORCA The Leeds-based chamber choir, St Peter’s Singers, makes a return visit to Mallorca in October. Directed by Dr Simon Lindley (Music Director since the choir’s foundation in 1977), this will be the choir’s fourth overseas tour.

Each recital will comprise a variety of sacred choral music from British and Continental traditions spanning over 500 years, including work

by Benjamin Britten and composers with particular associations with Leeds Minster. The choir will be accompanied by organist David Houlder, who will also perform organ solos.

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FOOD AND DRINK

I was really sorry when I heard of the demise of Livebait, but I soon got over it when I heard that the team at Arts Café was moving in to open ‘Shears Yard’ - Leeds’ newest independent ‘kitchen/ bar’. A long time fan of Arts I knew this couldn’t be bad – and I was right!

riginally a rope and canvas manufacturers in the 1800s, Shears Yard has retained many of the industrial features – the exposed brickwork, the stone steps leading to a redundant platform! The décor is quite stark – plain wood tables and chairs, a polished concrete floor.

The walls are bare, making the lighting design, made up of numerous bare bulbs hanging from long wires, a major feature.

Personally I felt the expanse of wall at the end cried out for a large piece of edgy metal sculpture!

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I soon lost interest in my surroundings as a wooden clipboard with the menu attached was thrust into my hands. At first I thought it seemed too complicated. There was too much happening with each dish. For example: a starter described as ‘Confit sea trout, trout crackling, aerated piccalilli sauce, crab & new potato salad, cauliflower Carpaccio & oyster leaf’, or a main course that was ‘Confit duck leg, duck bon bon & smoked duck breast, kale in walnut butter, sweet potato puree & rioja jus’!

See what I mean?

Well how wrong can one be?

Every detail of each dish was there to be savoured and enjoyed. I found myself going back to the menu to identify each element.

What’s wonderful is that this is the type of cooking that you would never do yourself – well I wouldn’t! It takes inspiration and artistry, choosing wonderful fresh ingredients that stand alone yet complement everything else on the plate. This is what eating out is all about.

Three of us ate at Shears Yard that night and, in addition to the above, savoured Chilled pea custard, Yorkshire goats curd, pea shoots, toasted pine nuts, & lemon jelly; Scallops ‘old fashioned’, Bowmore whiskey & orange glazed king scallop, toasted oats & haggis boudin; Plaice fillet cooked in seaweed butter with tempura oysters, cucumber, new potato & caviar crème fraiche; and Corn fed chicken breast, ham hock & sweet corn beignets, roast spring onions, confit tomato & thyme relish. I actually find I am getting a considerable amount of pleasure from just writing these descriptions!

The Confit of Duck Leg was ‘knife-lickingly’ good; the Plaice and tempura oysters amazing; and the Corn fed chicken just so tasty

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Shears Yard has about 60 covers, and is open for both lunch and dinner. There is a separate bar serving local and international craft beers, original cocktails and a carefully chosen wine selection, and an outside seating area.

Shears Yard is at 11-15 Wharf Street, The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EH. 0113 244 4144. www.shearsyard.com

– though I did wonder how many people would roast their spring onions! The desserts were equally enjoyable. The whole experience went down a treat – lovely staff, nice ambiance. The background ‘music’ left something to be desired but I’m sure little details like that will all be ironed out.

The restaurant is run by Arts Cafe directors Nic Routh, Steven Allison and chef Jamie Clinton Arts devotees have been enjoying his innovative approach since 2010.

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News From Your Councillors

The Community & Environment Committee is holding a networking event on Saturday 5th October, 5 – 7pm at St Margaret’s Pastoral Centre.

Everyone is invited to come along and meet the voluntary organisations, businesses, police, councillors and other interested groups, to exchange information and ideas to the benefit of Horsforth.

The committee is also looking for voluntary groups who require grants or sponsorship, and for nominations for the Annual Good Citizens’ and Young Achievers Awards. Discussions are already underway regarding arrangements for the annual Christmas events and sponsorship for these.

The Public Safety Committee continues to part fund the PCSOs and is considering the issue of ‘cold calling’. It is also monitoring the deployment of the radar gun and SID, and listening to Pub Watch and other organisations. Cooperation on the streets is vital to maintain the safety and security of Horsforth. If you have any useful information please pass it on either to the police or your local councillor.

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CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

It’s a pretty sure sign that some grandiose scheme is in trouble when its promoters dwell on the number of jobs it will create. Just before the summer break most city councillors predictably voted for the Transport and Works Order facilitating the construction of the Leeds NGT trolleybus system.

It’s not that they actually knew what they were voting for. Nobody knows the likely passenger numbers, fare structure and travel times. Ask for any information at all and the response is invariably that they are working on revised figures.

The only certainty is that the whole trolleybus set will cost more than the budgeted £250m.

No matter, these are but trivial considerations because according to their website NGT is forecast to generate 4,000 new jobs locally. So that’s got to be good then. But why would saving a few minutes travel time create all these jobs?

CLLR

BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward Holt Park Planning Statement - A Holt Park Forum will be held on Wednesday 16th October, 6pm in Holt Park Active, at which the draft Planning Statement for Holt Park District Centre will be introduced. This will set out the development proposals for the redundant land formerly occupied by Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park Leisure Centre and adjacent land.

A public consultation will run from 15th October to 26th November, which will include a drop-in exhibition at Holt Park Active on the 23rd October (3-7pm). Information will also be available in Holt Park Library and the Development Enquiry Centre, 2 Rossington Street, LS2 8HD as well as www.leeds.gov.uk.

First Bus Consultation - First Bus asked councillors for their views to help plan for the future. The resulting report highlighted a number of key issues, including the recognition of the importance, reliability and punctuality of bus services. Concerns were raised about fares being

Hold very tight please: here comes the official explanation. We are told that although methods to calculate the employment impacts of transport schemes are in their infancy, the 4,000 jobs claimed for NGT have been calculated using the Urban Dynamic Model. This simulates how an urban area evolves over time with NGT relieving future constraints to the transport network. So there you have it – it’s not so much guesswork as pure conjecture.

What’s more, the official explanation states that these new jobs won’t actually appear until 2030. That’s a mere 17 years to wait but there’s no harm putting your name down now. It’s funny but the website makes no mention of this.

But look, it’s not so much about jobs as about time saving. Queue to park up your car at the park and ride, walk through the rain to the trolleybus stop, wait an average of three to six minutes for the next trolleybus (again nobody knows) and oh dear, you’ve just about used up all the claimed time saving from NGT’s faster running times.

Still by the time you have walked to your office at the other end your colleague who travelled along the same route by car should have the coffee ready when you get there. And to be fair, it doesn’t always rain does it?

clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

too high and not representing good value. Special offers were not well publicised.

In reply, First aims to introduce multioperator smartcards. Like the Oyster card, they would have an automatic cap to ensure they never cost more than a day card. They will start trials of short distance tickets this year and will be looking at fares for young people, particularly those leaving education, looking for or entering work for the first time, and a discounted half-fare for under 18s.

Tree Management -According to a recent leaflet on Tree Management from the Council: Leeds City Council has a statutory duty to ensure that all trees under its control are maintained so they do not pose unreasonable risks to people or property. Forestry Section has developed a Risk Management System to ensure that developing tree hazards are identified early and reduced in a timely fashion.

Non-Priority Risks tend to be associated with shade, lack of TV reception etc. Contrary to popular opinion, home owners do not have a legal right to light where shade cast by trees is concerned, nor is there a legal right to receive a TV reception or satellite signal.

Fallen leaves, honey dew, sapling growth from tree seed or suckers, nesting birds or wildlife etc. are regarded as natural events, out of the control of the tree owner.

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Everyone is welcome to our Open Day on Saturday 12th October, 10am – 4pm at Adel St John C of E Primary School, Long Causeway.

Drop in, bring the family and get the latest news on land developments and research findings. The Adel Neighbourhood Forum was set up to give a renewed sense of ownership to the Adel Community and ensure that local people have a strong influence on the future of our area.

The first Open Day was held in April this year and a number of important issues were identified. Focus Groups

were set up to examine these in more detail. Feedback so far has concentrated on the importance of a range of housing options and the services/facilities available locally, including education, health, green space and the environment, heritage, transport, local businesses and leisure facilities. There will be a chance to discuss these issues in detail with members of the Forum, including Councillor Barry Anderson.

Major concerns have been expressed about local services already working to capacity and that these may be stretched to breaking point when new developments take place.

Major concerns have been expressed about local services already working to capacity

We will also be seeking views (through a questionnaire) on which things are valued and which require change.

Of particular significance will be the information obtained on housing needs, which will inform future priorities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your views or interest in these or on any relevant issues. Please visit www.adelneighbourhoodforum. co.uk for the latest news.

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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm has been able to purchase much-needed new equipment, thanks to support from local Councillors Jane Dowson, Mohammed Rafique and Eileen Taylor, who donated £300 from their MICE funds toward the purchase of an industrial strimmer following a request from the Farm.

The new strimmer will help the Farm to clear some unused space for their expanding Therapeutic Gardening Project and Foundation Learning Scheme. The projects provide practical, hands-on training and work placements in horticulture for adults with learning disabilities and young people. The work carried out involves growing a wide selection of fruit, flowers and vegetables, which are sold in the Farm’s shop or to local restaurants. As well as growing produce, the team also works on seasonal projects such as Halloween scarecrows and Christmas wreaths.

“As you can imagine, as a fully operational farm with a wide range of gardens and

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plant life, the farm needs regular maintenance, especially with the expansion of our learning projects”, said Sue Reddington, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. “A strimmer is a must for our 24-acre site and we are extremely grateful to our local Councillors for their continued support.”

“We have a very close relationship with Meanwood Valley Urban Farm and we try to help out whenever we can”, said Councillor Jane Dowson.

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Surgarwell Road, LS7 2QG, is open to the public every day, 10am – 4pm (Admission £1 adults, 50p children under 16). For more information, visit www.mvuf.org.uk or call 0113 262 9759

We have a very close relationship with Meanwood Valley Urban Farm and we try to help out whenever we can

NEW MARIE CURIE FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR LS16 Hannah Saxon

Marie Curie Cancer Care is looking for volunteers to join its new fundraising group in the LS16 area. The group will meet every 4-6 weeks to look after fundraising activities in the area and raise money for local cancer care.

“Being in one of our friendly fundraising groups is great fun and you’ll be helping to raise even more money for the Marie Curie Nursing Service”, said Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser. “It’s a flexible way to volunteer and makes a huge difference in the local community. We would love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved and showing their support for the local Marie Curie Nurses.”

For further information, please contact Hannah on 01274 386190 or hannah. saxon@mariecurie.org.uk

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PUBLIC MEETINGS The NGT Trolleybus is a massive public transport project that will have lifetime effects on everyone along its A660 route from Holt Park through Lawnswood, Headingley, Hyde Park, the city centre and on to Stourton. Discover how it will affect YOU at two upcoming public meetings: Thursday, 10th October, 7-9pm, St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill, LS16 Saturday, 12th October, 10-12am, St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Road, LS16

Just some of the effects include:

• Hundreds of trees cut down to widen roads and create new bus lanes.

• Overhead cables & gantries along the A660 from Lawnswood to the city centre.

• Over two years of construction as footpaths and walls are moved and replaced, gantries and cables erected, sub stations built, and numerous new trolley-controlled traffic lights installed.

• Increased traffic on ‘rat runs’ as new one-way streets, ‘no turn’ signage and extra traffic lights are put in place.

• Competing bus services - the Trolleybuses will compete with existing bus services, making it uneconomical for some services to continue operating.

1st November deadline to have your say

A ‘Transport and Works Act Order’ has been submitted which will authorise construction of the Trolleybus system UNLESS there are enough objections to warrant a public inquiry. Well justified objections can still halt the trolleybus project. You have until 1st November to lodge your objections, it is VITAL that you make your voice heard.

Find out more

Attend one or both of the Public Meetings being organised by Local Residents’ Associations and learn more about the Trolleybus project, including sensible alternatives that will cost less, mean less disruption and provide a modern transport system for the A660.

For more details: visit www.westparkresidents.org.uk/ngt.php

The Trolleybus What will it mean for the A660?

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GET BAKING FOR THE BRITISH HEN WELFARE TRUST! In the UK nearly 60% of eggs from caged hens end up hidden in processed food such as cakes, pasta, confectionery and ready meals.

The British Hen Welfare Trust wants consumers to know the difference they can make to hen welfare by the choices they make every day. More and more people are buying free range eggs, but how many of us look at the labels of processed foods?

If it doesn’t state ‘free range eggs’ then the eggs will be from caged hens.

Free Range Friday is the fundraising and awareness campaign of the British Hen Welfare Trust, a national charity that aims to educate people about how they can make a difference to hen welfare. It also re-homes tens of thousands of ex-commercial laying hens who would otherwise face slaughter.

Free Range Friday is a fun way to eat guilt-free cake whilst helping to raise valuable funds to support the work of the charity.

Schoolchildren, offices and homes around the country are rolling up their sleeves, dusting down their recipe books and baking!

Why not join in and organise a foodie get together, be it a cake with morning coffee, brunch with neighbours, tea-time pancakes or a three course dinner party?

It’s a great way to do your bit to spread the free range message.

And what better excuse to tuck into a bit of cake…

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Apple Day is held across the country each year to celebrate apples, orchards and the fruits of our common spaces, gardens and allotments. It was initiated by Common Ground in 1990 as a way of demonstrating that variety and richness matter to a locality and it is possible to effect change where you live.

Following last year’s success, Headingley Apple Day, from 1 – 6pm on Saturday 19th October at HEART on Bennett Road, will bring together many groups for a fun, celebratory festival for children and adults alike.

HEART will host a myriad of events and activities. There will be apple pressing to live music, Morris dancing, lots for children to do, competitions – including the best apple pie, and the best mini garden for children – and stalls with everything from the pick of Yorkshire apples and plants to apple cakes, apple drinks and cider.

Local experts will hold a Gardeners’ Question Time for keen and novice gardeners, while mini workshops will offer the chance to learn about fruit care, composting, beekeeping and keeping hens.

Throughout O c t o b e r HEART will host the Apple Day art competition on the theme of Urban Harvest. You will be able to vote for your

There will be apple pressing to live music, Morris dancing, lots for children to do

favourite, with the winners being announced at the end of the afternoon’s activities (if you are interested in exhibiting check www.heartcentre.org.uk for details).

The day will end with jazz in the cafe by Sharp Intake; what could be nicer with a cider, apple wine or apple cake in your hand?

Apple Day is supported

by Headingley Development Trust, Urban Harvest, Headingley Farmers’ Market, Headingley Community Orchard, Headingley in Bloom, Bardon Grange Project and HEART. Entry to HEART is FREE. For more information contact info@headingley developmenttrust.org.uk or call 07788 190589

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HEART APPLE DAY FAMILY DAY TO CELEBRATE EVERYTHING THAT IS APPLE Saturday 19th October 1pm - 6pm @ HEART Bennett Road Headingley Apple Pressing Donate your washed apples and bring a container for juice

Morris Dancers Children’s Activities & Entertainer Gardeners Question Time Competitions Apple pie baking Children’s mini gardens Community Art Exhibition (see: www.heartcentre.org for details of how to enter)

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The Grandparents Association is looking for volunteers to work on an Information and Support helpline.

It is estimated that one million UK children lose touch with their grandparents as a result of separation or divorce, whilst 200,000 grandparents and other family are raising grandchildren, often in difficult circumstances and with little or no support.

Operating since 1987, the association works throughout the UK and is the only national membership organisation for grandparents. It aims to improve the lives of children by working with grandparents, especially those who have lost or are losing

One million UK children lose touch contact with their grandchildren because of divorce, separation or other family matters; are caring for their grandchildren on a full time basis; have childcare responsibilities for their grandchildren; or are interested in the education and welfare of their grandchildren.

Volunteers will answer calls from grandparents, families and professionals on issues relating

with their grandparents as a result of separation or divorce

to caring for grandchildren on a full time basis, or have lost or are losing contact. They need to be able to work from their own homes for at least one two-hour session a week and will be given training, on-going support and all necessary expenses.

“This is a great opportunity for people to use their skills and develop new ones while giving vital support to grandparents who are often at the end of their tether!” said David Cousins, the Association’s Leeds Manager.

Training will take place in Leeds from late October.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Rob Cook (Leeds Volunteer Co-ordinator) rob.cook@grandparentsassociation.org.uk or David Cousins (Leeds Manager) david.cousins@grandparentsassociation.org.uk or call 0113 244 6111

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The Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery recently received a Heritage Lottery Fund ‘All Our Stories’ Grant. This exciting project, ‘Lawnswood’s Great War Stories’, led by Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery has been given £3,500 to explore the many aspects of the First World War represented at the cemetery and to tell these stories to a wider audience.

All Our Stories, a new small grant programme launched earlier this year in support of BBC’s The Great British Story – offers an opportunity for everyone to get involved in their heritage.

The popular series, presented by historian Michael Wood, got thousands of people asking questions about their history and Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery, is just one of hundreds of successful projects around the UK to receive a grant.

The Friends aim to promote the cemetery as an educational and historical resource and work alongside Leeds City Council to improve its condition. The project will give the Friends the opportunity to share our First World War heritage and tell some of the cemetery’s ‘Great War Stories’ through a dedicated website and a guided walk. Participants will have the opportunity to learn research skills, write for the website or even do a bit of

It’s great that we are getting the chance to bring these stories to a wider audience

acting as they bring the stories to life. “Lawnswood Cemetery has so many connections with the First World War and it’s great that we are getting the chance to bring these stories to a wider audience”, said Project Leader Andrea Hetherington.

“We are really keen to have the local community contribute to the project and would like anyone who has a Great War story to tell to get in touch with us.”

For further information, please contact Andrea Hetherington, Project Leader, Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery, at ahetherington123@btinternet. com

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On Saturday 26th October, HEART on Bennett Road in Headingley, will host a celebration and fundraising event for SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru).

SKIP, based on the north coast of Peru, works in the impoverished districts that surround the city of Trujillo. It focuses on helping economically disadvantaged children realise their right to an education, whilst also recognising that the welfare of the family in general is vital in achieving these results.

SKIP uses a holistic approach to development, which fosters ‘the capacity of children and families to be the principle agents of change in their own lives’.

This event will include video presentations, talks and a photographic exhibition, along with a sale of products produced

by SKIP families, set against a back-drop of Latin influenced

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music, including a live band, and Peruvian food and drinks.

Organiser Sam Webb is excited about bringing SKIP’s work back to the community where he grew up. “I love Headingley and the community spirit that is being spread via the HEART centre”, he said. “This building used to house my old primary school, so this is not only a great opportunity to promote SKIP but also a chance for me to go back to my roots and demonstrate what I’ve been doing in Peru.”

Sam travelled to Peru twice to work with SKIP through two separate grants – the European Commission’s Youth in Action programme, where a European Voluntary Service grant, enabled him to work as an English teacher with SKIP for 10 months; and a grant from the Omprakash Foundation to implement a photography project.

“I went with plans to teach

I went with plans to teach simple photography skills but achieved so much more

simple photography skills to the secondary students, with the hope of creating a small photographic exhibition and SKIP’s annual calendar”, he explained. “However, due to the natural enthusiasm and skill of the young people involved, some incredibly talented volunteers and the support of Omprakash and SKIP, we achieved so much more than I ever imagined.” The power of photography and video in helping young people find the confidence to express themselves is evident in the videos and photographs on display.

There will also be an opportunity to speak to Liz Wilson, SKIP’s director, and past volunteers to find out more about the volunteering opportunities and grants available. “Volunteering with SKIP has been one of the most rewarding, exciting and interesting things I have ever done”, said Sam. “I have learnt so much about myself, the world, and developed skills and abilities that I never thought possible.”

For more information about SKIP, please visit www. skipperu.org. For details of the event see Facebook.

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Keep Britain Tidy recently announced a record-breaking number of award-winning parks and green spaces for 2013, and Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall is one of them. It is among a record-breaking 1,447 parks and green spaces that will receive a prestigious Green Flag Award.

The national award recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag is a sign to visitors that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

“Quality green spaces

are absolutely essential to happy, healthy communities”, said Paul Todd, Green Flag Award Scheme Manager. “They are fundamental to our quality of life, whether in cities, towns or villages.

That is why it is so significant that we have given out more awards than ever before.”

Hollybush Conservation Centre is run by The Conservation Volunteers and undertakes a wide range of practical conservation tasks across West Yorkshire, providing opportunities for volunteers to get involved and improve their local environment.

Volunteers have transformed the garden at Hollybush into a thriving community space, a haven for wildlife and an inspiration to visitors. It is managed in a wildlife friendly way and consists of a variety of habitats including ponds, meadows and

woodland, as well as a herb garden, food growing areas and living willow structures.

The garden is home to a variety of birds and butterflies as well as hedgehogs, newts and the occasional deer.

The wildlife garden is open to visitors from Tuesday to Friday and there is a cafe offering light refreshments.

For further information about the garden and volunteering, please contact volunteer coordinator Jess Kandola at J.Kandola@tcv. org.uk

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Becoming a Leeds City Council foster carer brings a range of benefits and support from a dedicated team of experts, as well as access to a citywide fostering network working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people in the city.

ostering for a local authority also ensures that children are fostered in their home city, cementing existing links with their local community, allowing them to remain in their own school, and providing stability at a time of immense change.

Leeds City Council is currently looking for foster carers for a variety of fostering, including short term, emergency, long term (until the child reaches adulthood) and fostering children with disabilities. Foster carers must have a spare bedroom and the time to accommodate a child or young person in their lives.

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There is no such thing as a typical foster carer – you can be single, married, divorced, employed, unemployed, with or without children of your own. People from diverse backgrounds are needed so children can benefit from living with families that share their own culture, language and religion.

The Council’s fostering service provides a comprehensive range of training and support, which includes weekly fees and allowances.

To help potential foster carers find out more about fostering and discover what fostering is

really like, the Council recently launched a new website – www. foster4leeds.co.uk - which explains who can foster, the different types of fostering, and the benefits and payment that foster carers receive, together with real life case studies.

If you are interested in finding out more about fostering, you can register your interest by visiting www.foster4leeds.co.uk or by contacting 0113 247 7443 for advice and an information pack. Details of special information evenings can also be found on the foster4leeds website.

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In Spring we had the yellows and pinks but this month the garden comes into its own with the blaze of colour – from oranges to dark reds. ays are getting shorter, so we’ll have to do most of our work cleaning up the garden at weekends. There is quite a drop in temperature and it’s time to pick the last of the fruit and harvest the carrots. Leave parsnips and sprouts until there is a touch of frost. Dig over empty patches of ground and prepare other areas if you are planting up new shrubs, trees and perennials while the ground is still warm.

It’s also time to clean your greenhouse. Stand all plants outside whilst you clean windows and scrub down shelving.

Return your plants to the clean greenhouse and check over any heating appliances you may have to make sure they are in working order.

When tidying the borders leave some seed heads and hips for the birds to feed on. Keep clearing leaves and adding them to a compost heap or place in black plastic bags and leave for a year to rot down. Ponds need tidying too and netting over if you already haven’t to stop leaves falling in and rotting. Pumps

should be removed too and stored until next year.

Plant up lilies and tulips at the end of the month. Tulips should always be the last planted then there is less risk of tulip fire.

Spring bedding plants can go in ready for a good show next year.

I hope that over the last year children have been encouraged to help in the garden and even grown their own flowers and vegetables.

Sadly this is my last ‘Garden Round Up’. After nearly four years it is time for some fresh input, I hope that some of my tips have rubbed off and that the many new to gardening have learnt something.

Plant up lilies and tulips at the end of the month THANK YOU KATH! We are sorry to say goodbye to Kath. Her column has been appreciated by so many of our readers.

Garden Round Up arrived like clockwork every month – we always knew that if we had nothing else to feature in the magazine Kath’s column would be there! We’re sure her tips will be used for years to come. Thank you, Kath.

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Some are becoming more numerous and widespread, others more scarce, while many stay about the same. One in the first category is the Little Egret, which first invaded in good numbers in 1989 and first bred in 1996 in Dorset.

A member of the heron family, though smaller than a heron, the Little Egret is readily identified by its brilliant white plumage. Slim and elegant, it has a black bill and legs and yellow feet. As a waterside bird it spends much time wading slowly or standing still.

Little Egrets frequent muddy or sandy shores or marshy lakes, feeding on small fish, frogs and snails.

In response to global warming, the species has spread north across Europe from the Mediterranean and now breeds

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Little Egrets frequent muddy or sandy shores or marshy lakes, feeding on small fish, frogs and snails

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Hayley Gaftarnick - Circles This excellent, long awaited album release from Hayley Gaftarnick bears the hallmarks of the confidence and effortless technical ability that characterise her live performances and has the lush feel of a homegrown modern soul classic. Aided and abetted by fantastic backing players and the contributions from some of the finest local talent, Circles is an intoxicating listen, steeped in a mellifluous soulful vibe which envelops the listener.

Gaftarnick launches an irresistible two-pronged attack, wielding both ferocious rhythm guitar and a deeply resonant, rich, gutsy vocal, as illustrated on the sun-drenched, jaunty Too Close for Comfort and the shuffling, horn punctuated singalong I Don’t Mind. Title track, Circles, is a belting old school soul ballad in the vein of the great Etta James.

It’s gladdening to find that, contrary to popular belief, they do make ‘em like that anymore.

The Reggae inflected Forgive Me is a little more low-key but soars due to the lush vocal arrangements and harmonies.

The lovely Don’t Leave, which comes across like a 60’s girl group number (and features a tasty little guitar solo), and Forget You, showcase the band’s skilful and sensitive ensemble playing which frames Hayley’s stunning vocal perfectly.

Hayley’s heavily rhythmic approach to song writing and performance means that she requires a band behind her that can work a groove. Happily, on this record she’s assembled musicians more than up to the task. The playing is roundly solid throughout, the production has

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a seductive warmth to it and Hayley’s voice is placed right up front. The faultless vocal performances here display a distinctively raw and honest voice with scope for both the power of a battle cry and the intimately confided vulnerability that runs through the lyrical content.

I’ve long held Hayley Gaftarnick in particularly high esteem as a live performer.

She’s got choice guitar chops,

Here is a distinctively raw and honest voice with scope for both the power of a battle cry and the intimately confided vulnerability that runs through the lyrical content

she’s got a voice that makes you sit up and listen, but, most importantly, she’s got the songs.

It’s pleasing that this superb recording manages to capture all the excitement and visceral thrills of her live sets while rendering definitive versions of the tunes which feel timeless.

It’s a little bit of a shame that the release of this album has been delayed until now. It would have made a perfect soundtrack to the glorious summer we’ve just enjoyed. Listening again, it’s clear that Circles is set to become a perennial favourite, the songs and instrumentation have been crafted and honed to perfection and suggest that a lifetime of listening enjoyment is in store. So, better late than never, Circles proves to be absolutely worth the wait.

The official launch gig for the album takes place at Brudenell Social Club on Friday, 4th October and promises to be one of the live highlights of the year. It’s certainly one not to be missed. See you there!

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Blomkamp

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DIRECTED BY: NEILL BLOMKAMP STARRING: MATT DAMON, JODIE FOSTER, SHARLTO COPLEY CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 109 MINS

Pitched, no doubt, as a science-fiction adventure for the Occupy Generation, Elysium is a decent, watchable sci-fi thriller which, unfortunately, fails to live up to its early promise.

Director, Blomkamp, who gave us the refreshingly different and well received District 9, again shows his knack for creating convincingly scuzzy futuristic dystopia but seems unable to avoid lapsing into Hollywood cliché.

Set in the year 2154, Earth has become a third world planet. The 1% have upped sticks to luxurious space station, Elysium, essentially a gated community in the sky, while the rest of the poor, huddled masses toil below in a brutally policed, endless shantytown sprawl.

Matt Damon plays Max, a former petty criminal now reformed and working in blue collar drudgery assembling the robots which attend to the upkeep of Earth’s infrastructure, such as it is.

When a workplace accident exposes Max to a lethal dose of radiation his only hope for survival is to reach Elysium and avail himself of one of the

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miraculously hi-tech medical pods which, it seems, can cure just about anything except fatal cases of death.

Forced to seek the help of his former criminal associates, Max becomes involved in a plan to hijack valuable ‘cerebral

the eye in District 9 and handles the action adroitly, the Earthbound chase and shoot out scenes are pretty exciting

data’ (in the future the brain is everyone’s external hard drive) and gain passage to Elysium.

Along the way he reconnects with his childhood sweetheart whose leukemia-stricken daughter could also do with taking advantage of Elysium’s premium healthcare.

Needless to say, the hijacking doesn’t go according to plan and Max finds himself pursued by mercenary government agent, Kruger (District 9’s Sharlto Copley) who’s been dispatched

by Elysium’s unscrupulous secretary of defence, Jessica Delacourt (Jodie Foster), who takes a particularly hard line on

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Elysium starts strong, with a Sci-Fi concept which addresses issues of immigration and the disparity between rich and poor.

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However, somewhere during the second act the film’s intelligence seems to start evaporating and the proceedings are dumbed down to fairly standard, knuckleheaded shoot ‘em up fare. As a straight ahead, conventional actioner the movie does the job well but it seems a shame that it jettisons its more interesting ideas in favour of high-octane thrills.

Blomkamp displays the kind of distinctive production design that caught the eye in District 9 and handles the action

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adroitly, the Earthbound chase and shoot out scenes are pretty exciting.

A strong central cast do as well as they can with a script that isn’t particularly character led.

Damon is reliably solid as Max, Jodie Foster works the steely ice maiden thing as the sinister Delacourt and Sharlto Copley makes a convincingly menacing badass scumbag as Kruger.

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It’s just over a year since Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott last graced the stage at Leeds Town Hall for a sell-out concert.

These two know each other so well they almost synchronise their breathing.

They have such a repertoire of songs that they are never likely to run out – nor ever play the same combination.

Last year, without a second thought, they both responded instantaneously to song requests from the audience.

Once there was a “We haven’t played that one for a while”.

But they still launched into it effortlessly.

One of contemporary Irish music’s best-loved singer/ songwriters, with a successful recording career spanning over 40 years, Christy’s stature and influence in Irish music is unparalleled.

He and Declan return to Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday 16th October Box Office: 0113 224 3801 / Book online www. leedstownhall.co.uk

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LCM STUDENTS PLAY FOR GREENPEACE Students from Leeds College of Music have organised a concert at Wharf Chambers CoOperative Club, Wharfe Street (just off The Calls Leeds) to raise funds for a survival pod for Greenpeace activists to live in during actions in the Arctic.

The gig will kick-off at 7.30pm, on Thursday 3rd October, showcasing the musical talent at LCM. The audience will also be able to see videos of Greenpeace actions and to sign-up to the Save the Arctic campaign.

The fragile Arctic is under threat from both climate change and oil drilling.

Greenpeace is working to halt climate change and to stop this new oil rush at the top of the world.

The line-up will be: Rebecca Joanne

and Christopher Bland (Pop); Calvin Travers (Jazz Fusion); Hora Douse (Rock); Zeitgeist (Contemporary Jazz) Emma Dockeray; (Pop) The Funk Band; The Qul Project (Alternative Jazz); Toby Noble (acoustic guitar) Tickets: £5/ £3. You must be a member or guest to attend. Joining costs £1.

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Chantel McGregor was presented with two awards at the recent Great British R&B Festival in Colne – Guitarist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, building on past successes when she was voted Female Vocalist of the Year in 2012 and Young Artist of the Year in 2011.

It’s a refreshing change and a ‘justifiable first’ in the history of the British Blues Awards that a female artist has been voted Guitarist of the Year!

Winning four awards in three years, in three different categories, demonstrates just how versatile she is as an artist.

In an industry where male guitarists have received most of the limelight on and off stage, it’s a refreshing change and a ‘justifiable first’ in the history of the British Blues Awards that a female artist has been voted Guitarist of the Year!

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on recording her second album, a live solo-acoustic session at The Wesley Centre in Maltby, and the good news for fans, is that Live at the Rock will be hitting the high street at the end of October.

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Drenge Tue 1 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £8. Punked up blues-rock mayhem with a heavy grunge edge.

China Rats Tue 1 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £6.

Leeds rock band with bags of charm, inspired by love of punk, 50s pop & best British guitar bands.

Spacehog Wed 2 Oct The Cockpit, £12.50. Special homecoming for this Leeds via New York four piece.

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2 Oct, Oporto £4. Swiss duo playing a kind of danceable Krautrock informed ‘80’s NY punk funk pioneers.

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3 Oct, The Cockpit, £15. Hotly tipped band compared to everyone from Modest Mouse & Arcade Fire, to the Clash & U2.

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Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £5. Chilean Psych-Rockers.

Blessthefall Fri 4 Oct, The

Cockpit, £10. This Phoenix, Arizona five-piece play post hardcore/screamo with big choruses & heavy guitars

Hayley Gaftarnick+Guests Fri 4

Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £5.50. Debut album launch from talented local singersongwriter. See album review

Taba Time Sun 6 Oct, Seven Arts, 1:30pm, £5/ £7. Music of US bass man Dean Taba.

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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Tue 8 Oct, Leeds Uni Union, £15.Godfather of dub & high priest of reggae. Bob Marley’s producer & truly original musical innovator.

Bruce Adams & Alan Barnes Thu 10 Oct, Seven

Arts, £14 - £16. Brilliant trumpeter equally at home in big band or small ensemble..

Mary Coughlan Thu 10 Oct, City Varieties Music Hall, £18. The big voice of Ireland with jazz & blues influenced songs of passion.

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Fri 11 Oct, Leeds University Union, £13.20. Comical Welsh Hip-Hop crew.

The Heathen Kings + Duncan McFarlane Fri 11

Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip Tue 15 Oct, Brudenell

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Hip-Hop/Electro duo mixing coolness, humour & wry commentary with highly original material.

These New Puritans Wed 16 Oct, Vox Warehouse, £16.50. Sinister, minimal synth & spiked up artrock guitars.

Deptford Goth Wed 16 Oct, Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, £9.90. Melancholic, intimate, emotional soundscapes.

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John Lydon’s post-Sex Pistols innovative, experimental Art-Pop project.

Oct, HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley £6/£8. Acoustic folk-rock fusing guitars, mandolins, harmonica, banjo & fearless four part vocals.

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Seven Arts, £9. Rootsy singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas,

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Brother & Bones Sun 13 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £8. Described as ‘Mumford & Sons meets The Dead Weather’.

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Music Hall, £7.70 All girl four-piece from Manchester playing fuzzy indie guitars.

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Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Purveyors of ‘Bourbon-soaked Gypsy Blues Bop ‘n’ stroll’.

Tamikrest Fri 18 Oct, Howard Assembly Room, £15. Desert blues rock band singing in Tamashek, the language of the Touareg.

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Charlene Soraia Fri 18 Oct, The Wardrobe, £11. Talented and captivating singer/ songwriter & guitarist.

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To Kill A King Tue 22 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £9. Folk-inspired 5-piece compared to likes of Keane & Arcade Fire.

Peter Hook Fri 25 Oct, The Cockpit, £22. New Order & Joy Division founder member & his band.

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NHS England and the 212 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) around the country have put out a ‘Call to Action’, to give you a say in the development of your health service both nationally and locally. Everyone is being invited to join in a discussion and help to plan how best to deliver services, now and in the years ahead.

A number of meetings will be held around Leeds – so keep your eyes open and be sure to catch one near you. These events will set out the facts about future demands on NHS services, how the budget is being spent and how services are delivered. Your input is vital to help identify ideas that are sustainable and respect the values that underpin the NHS. A lot has changed since the NHS was established 65 years ago. Demand for services has gone through the roof but, after several years of increased funding, the NHS will only receive flat funding in the next few years and will need to meet rising demand for health care services. Something has to give.

What are the CCGs doing?

There are three CCGs in Leeds and we dropped in to see Nigel Gray, Chief Officer of for NHS Leeds North CCG, which covers the Chapeltown – Otley – Wetherby triangle, to get a clearer view of what was happening (it’s a pity they didn’t just call them Healthcare Purchasing Groups!)

“CCGs are responsible for ensuring that people receive good quality care”, explained Nigel. “We ensure that the money is used to best possible effect – in our case for the population in the Leeds north area.

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Health care is becoming much more flexible. Do patients in North Leeds want to see more of that? – from what they’ve told us we think they do at the forefront of what’s happening. We are working with the 31 GP practices in North Leeds to ensure that our £245 million is used to buy the best services for patients. We commission hospital care, mental health and community services.

We buy hip replacements, cataract care, district nursing care, out of hours care, and much more.

We don’t buy specialised care like cardiac, renal

or burns treatment, as it makes more sense to do this nationally.

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by NHS England. ” We were amazed to discover the health inequalities that existed across the city – those in Chapeltown are quite different to those in Otley or Roundhay.

Having three CCGs in Leeds allows them to focus on these inequalities and purchase the appropriate services for each area. CCGs have been meeting and working with patient and community groups around the city to ensure they get a clear picture of the needs of each area.

Buying the right services for North Leeds “We have tough decisions to make and patients’ input is vital to ensure we get it right – hence our Call to Action. It is a massive agenda and we need to get people talking about health and social care integration”, Nigel continued. “We don’t have all the answers and that’s why we need patients’ input.”

A great deal of work has already been done in this area.

Over £800,000 has been spent on District Nurses and a similar amount on care for the elderly.

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coordinated, multidisciplinary Health & Social Care Teams are being put in place, streamlining the service and bringing all the elements under one umbrella.

More patients will be treated at home. The aim is to provide care and support in the community – making the quality of care better and improving the patient experience whilst saving money on hospital stays and appointments.

“We are working closely with Third Sector organisations like Community Links in Chapel Allerton, Anchor Care, Leeds Mind, as well as the local authority and others. They know the locality and the residents and can help us provide the best service.

“We are also using technology more and making it possible for people to access services through their phone or

computer, sending prompts regarding medication etc. and looking at new ways to support patients.

“Where mental health is concerned we have made a considerable investment in increasing access to psychological therapies – and we are working with our services to develop a range of innovative ways for people to access support including stress seminars, computer based therapy, group education sessions and online therapy.”

Aiming for the one-stop-shop More emphasis is also being put on the care closer to home concept. Community based clinics – such as the ear, nose and throat service in Meanwood Health Centre – are supported by visits from specialist hospital consultants and GPs are having special training in other areas, to offer wider services from their own surgeries.

“Community care is developing many more areas of specialism, so you can be seen locally and not have to go to hospital. Health care is becoming much more flexible. Do patients in North Leeds want to see more of that? – from what they’ve told us we think they do. They want to see more

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‘Leeds Let’s Get Active’, which aims to encourage people of all ages to be more physically active, is set to begin in October The project will see one off-peak hour each day made available for free gym and swimming sessions at every Council-managed leisure centre in the city. The sessions will be open to all but will be primarily targeted at those who currently do not take part in any sport or physical exercise.

An additional hour will be available at the John Charles Centre, Armley and Fearnville leisure centres, whilst two hours of free activities will be on offer at Middleton, as part of the focus on tackling health inequality in the city.

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The programme will run for 18 months and is being funded through £1million match-funding from Leeds Public Health, Sport England and the National Lottery, plus £60,000 from Leeds City Council’s health budget.

Running alongside the leisure centres’ offer, community sport sessions such as running, walking and family-orientated activities will take place in parks. Packages offering three months’ access to council leisure centre facilities and classes for just £5 will also be available via referrals from GP practices and public health service providers.

The project will strengthen ties between sport and health services, with links to health checks and advice on healthy lifestyles being offered. The

The project aims to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the city

scheme will be closely monitored to measure its success and impact.

Leeds Metropolitan University has been confirmed as official research partner for the project and will examine how the scheme performs and which sports and activities prove popular.

The project aims to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the city, increasing participation in regular exercise and cutting the cost of physical inactivity which is estimated by Sport England to cost Leeds as a city £10.4m every year.

“Giving people the chance to get fitter and live healthier lives is fantastic and can have long-term health benefits so we hope as many people as possible sign up and find out more about taking part”, said Councillor Lisa Mulherin, Leeds City Council executive member for health and wellbeing.

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SUCCESSFUL DALES WALKING FESTIVAL RAISED THOUSANDS FOR CHARITIES Over 1,000 walkers on the annual Yorkshire Dales Walking Festival in August clocked up a total of 17,250 miles – the equivalent of walking to Australia and back!

anging from seasoned trekkers to family strollers, they challenged themselves to complete one of three routes – from a modest five miles, to a tough 28 mile circuit.

Between them they raised tens of thousands of pounds for a variety of charities.

The festival started and finished in Settle. The 28-mile ‘Hard as Dales’ course took in the limestone cliff of Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Fountain’s Fell with stunning views of Peny-Ghent and Ingleborough. The 14-mile ‘Blockbuster’ route gave walkers panoramic views over Malhamhide and included a 418-step climb up Malham Cove.

And, the five mile ‘Rocky Road’ walk took walkers through the heart of Attermire Scar before descending back into Settle.

Walkers were encouraged to raise funds for a cause of their choice, but especially the event’s

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partner charities: Vasculitis UK, Parkinson’s UK, Epilepsy Action, Heart Research, Macmillan Cancer Support, Martin House Children’s Hospice, Diabetes UK, Arthritis Research, Yorkshire Cancer Research and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Walk For All is part of Jane Tomlinson’s last legacy of charitable events, which comprise runs, walks and swims.

Profits from the events go to the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

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MATTY LEE WINS ALL COLOURS AT JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Matty Lee (15) from Alwoodley, who dives for the City of Leeds Diving Club and Great Britain, went out to Poznan, Poland in August for the 2013 Junior European Diving Championships and came away with a Gold!

Part of the 12 strong GB Team, and with 27 other countries in attendance, the pressure was on for him to be the first GB diver to retain his Championship status.

He put on an untouchable performance on the 3m spring board and ended up with a Gold medal. He also took Bronze on the 1m spring board and put on an impressive performance on Platform, but was just pipped to the post by a Russian diver. But he did of course come away with a well-deserved Silver.

It was a very successful trip for Team GB who came second in the medal table behind Russia!

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GB’s Kayaking superstar Claire O’Hara, who’s from Meanwood, recently won two gold medals at the 2013 ICF World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in the US. Claire went into the World Championships as defending World Champion in two disciplines.

Doubling the double, Claire not only defended her squirt boating world title for the third time but also defended her freestyle kayak world title to bring her World Gold medal count to five, in a spectacular display of athleticism and skill. In nail biting finals Claire took her World title to become the most successful female freestyle kayaker in history.

The ICF World Championships saw over 200 athletes, from 26 countries, come to the Nantahala Gorge in North Carolina, USA, to

compete in the pinnacle event of the sport. This biannual event brings the best of the best together to compete for the World Championship Gold Medal. Of the eight Gold medals given out at this year’s event, the USA took all except for the two defended by Claire.

She dominated the squirt boating throughout the event setting the highest score of the event in the semi final round. Claire took the Women’s title with double the score of the closet competitor, Motoko Ishida of Japan.

This is the first time any athlete has doubled the double and Claire is one of only two athletes to have won five ICF Freestyle World Championship Gold medals.

Claire is currently a predominately self-funded athlete

and works as a freelance outdoor instructor. She spends most of the year travelling and training on some of the world’s best features, allowing her to stay at the top of the game.

Claire would like to thank a number of individuals and organisations for helping to get her to this event, including Dennis Newton at Sweetwater Coaching, Teva, Jackson Kayaks, Peak UK and all her sponsors. She is currently looking for financial sponsorship so she can continue to be the top female Freestyle Kayaker in the world. If you can help, contact her at ohara_ claire@hotmail. com, www. claireohara. co.uk.

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We have become accustomed over recent months to reading bad news about our NHS services. It is as if the media have only one slant on NHS care, and that is a negative one.

Of course there are problems with NHS services, but the experience of the NHS that most of us have is really positive. In particular, we are very much aware of the dedication, commitment and care provided by so many NHS staff – nurses, therapists, doctors, carers, and so many others.

Negative publicity about NHS services is unfair to these hard-working and committed staff. They need our support,

not the blanket condemnation of the media.

We know that people feel positive about our NHS because of the comments and feedback that we in Leeds Hospital Alert receive from so many local residents. A good example of this has been provided by the Leeds NHS Birthday Celebrations this year and previous years, when local people have written their comments on NHS services to pass on to politicians and managers.

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A teenager from Adel is set to follow in her father’s footsteps after being selected for a national expedition to the Arctic Circle, exactly 30 years after he went with the same organisation to Greenland.

Ellie Hopkinson (16), who has just completed her GCSEs at Abbey Grange School, is the youngest person selected for the British Exploring Society expedition to Finnmark in northern Norway and the only one from Leeds in the 30strong group. On the five-week expedition, in July 2014, the group of 16 – 20 year-olds will trek across glaciers and study climate change, while facing temperatures that can drop as low as -25C. In 1983, Ellie’s father Jim spent the Summer involved in scientific and adventurous activities just south of the Arctic Circle in Eastern Greenland. “I

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am very proud that Ellie has been selected and know she has the aptitude to tackle this arduous expedition in one of the most remote areas of earth”, he said. “The time she spends in the Arctic will shape the rest of her life. Her biggest challenge will be raising the money to go.”

Ellie has to raise around £5,000. “Fundraising will be a balancing act while studying for my A levels”, she told us. “I have already held cake sales and am planning a number of other fundraising events.

“Finnmark will be a very challenging environment with harsh conditions that will push me to my limits. To ensure I

To ensure I am mentally and physically prepared for the expedition, I will be training hard in all weathers

am mentally and physically prepared for the expedition, I will be attempting the national three peaks and training hard in all weathers.”

Ellie is hoping that local businesses and individuals will be able to help with funding or raffle prizes to help her reach her target.

British Exploring Society (previously British Schools Exploring Society) is a highly respected charity that has been providing purposeful adventure though an annual expedition for young people since 1932.

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This year Ralph Thoresby School celebrated significant improvements in GCSE and A level results.

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“These results are down to an incredible amount

While GCSE results nationally fell for the second successive year, at Ralph Thoresby the percentage of students gaining five good GCSEs (including English and Maths) rose from 47% in 2012 to 53% in 2013, and 87% of students gained five A*-C grades, as opposed to 67% last year.

At A level the school recorded a 98% pass rate with 45% at A* or A (a 7% improvement on 2012).

Every student in Year 13 achieved the grades required to attend university with the vast majority

of hard work from students and staff and support from families”, said head teacher, Will Carr.

“We’ve introduced more rigorous, aspirational targets for our students and they’re responding really well.”

When Ofsted inspectors visited the school earlier this year they were impressed with the rapid improvements taking place and the ambition shown by staff and students. Gains already made in terms of the quality of teaching and student attendance are having a real impact on academic performance.

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THREE LITTLE PIGS SET TO BLOW THE HOUSE DOWN! Three Little Pigs, Northern Ballet’s new ballet for children will première in Leeds in October.

The second production in Northern Ballet’s series of Short Ballets for Small People, Three Little Pigs has been created to introduce families and young children to live dance, music and theatre. It will be performed at The Hunslet Club (20 Oct), The Riley Theatre (26 Oct) and the Stanley & Audrey Burton (28 Oct – 2 Nov).

Three Little Pigs follows the sell-out success of Ugly Duckling, which toured over 20 venues and delighted audiences.

Choreographed by dancers Hannah Bateman and Victoria Sibson, Three Little Pigs tells the famous story of how the pigs

overcome the Big Bad Wolf in a colourful, funny and entertaining 40-minute performance.

“We hope Three Little Pigs gives more children and families in Leeds the opportunity to visit the theatre and see ballet for the first time”, said Selina McGonagle, Director of Learning at Northern Ballet. “We will be working with a variety of community groups in Chapeltown and Hunslet and hope that by delivering fun, movement and play activity based around the little pigs, we will encourage families to give ballet a go.”

Three Little Pigs will embark on an extensive national tour to 21 venues across the UK in Spring 2014.

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A North Leeds English teacher has written a series of exciting football books aimed at encouraging more girls to take up the sport.

Buoyed by the recent Women’s Euro 2013 competition in Sweden, and noticing a distinct lack of books on this subject, Hattie Trix (pseudonym) has put pen to paper to write a four book series following the ups and downs of ‘Suzie Boots and the Amazing Amazonians AFC’ as they contend with all that the beautiful game has to kick at them.

Each title takes the reader on a different footballing adventure and although they are aimed at aspiring players (6-11 years), they are a fun read for adults too. With a mixture of text and colour illustrations, captain Suzie Boots and her Amazing Amazonians bring to life the enthralling adventures which come from playing for a football team.

The author has played for various teams (both locally and further afield) and is also a qualified FA Coach so she knows all about the trials and tribulations of the game. “Now is an ideal time to get involved in women’s football as the sport is becoming increasingly professionalised”, she said.

“The expansion of the Women’s Super League into two leagues from the summer of 2014 and the five year plan announced by the FA in 2012 to increase the popularity of the sport in

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England, mean that there are more opportunities for girls to play.”

Aside from football, Hattie Trix is very interested in finding ways to encourage youngsters to read and took inspiration from some of her students.

‘Suzie Boots and the Amazing Amazonians’ is published by BJM Publishing and is available exclusively from www.bjm-publishing.co.uk

Each title takes the reader on a different footballing adventure

THINK LIKE A PONY The not-for-profit organisation Think Like a Pony has opened an education centre of excellence for young riders in Bramhope.

Think Like a Pony aims to help young people become better leaders and communicators by empowering them with an understanding of the ‘Three Rs’ – Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility in all that they do.

The centre will offer children the opportunity to learn how to communicate empathetically, safely and responsibly with a horse or pony. By learning about ponies in this way, children can excel as riders as well as having the opportunity to develop key life skills.

All of the ponies at the centre have been gifted to the organisation because of its high standards of welfare and training.

For more information, visit www. thinklikeaponyleeds.co.uk or contact Sophie Hildreth on 0113 284 3492 or sophie@thinklikeapony. co.uk

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Lineham Farm is holding its annual Children’s Halloween Party on Thursday 30th October, from 3 - 6pm.

The party is fancy dress with lots of prizes and surprises! Entry is £5 for children and includes a spooky tea and accompanying adults are free. This is always a very popular event so book now to avoid disappointment, Contact the farm on 0113 2817880 or clare@linehamfarm.co.uk or book through http://eventelephant. com/childrenshalloweenevent2013 Lineham Farm provides week long residential holidays for children aged 8 to 11 years. The stay includes a varied programme of activities, which include animal care, environmental studies, cycling, climbing and art.

Each year the farm needs to raise funds to cover the running costs of the farm. This year they hope to raise £140,000 through donations.

Open Day: Wednesday 9th October 2-7pm

Small classes (water based instruction) at: The Grammar School at Leeds Sun 9.00am-1.00pm / Mon 6.00-7.00pm Mount School, York Sun 4.00-6.00pm Classes from 3yrs up

Your child’s best interests are at the heart of every classroom

Telephone for details: 0113 255 9881

Weetwood Primary School is looking for a Community Governor to join the governing body. We are particularly interested to hear from people with legal or child protection experience, but anyone can apply.

Please send your CV and covering letter, explaining your interest, to: John Woolmer, Chair of Governors, C/o of Weetwood School, Weetwood Lane, Far Headingley LS16 5NW. Closing Date: 11 October

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Richmond House School is an independent preparatory school providing an excellent education for boys and girls aged 3-11 years old, within a happy, caring, family environment.

Visit www.rhschool.org for more information

• Top mark of excellent in all categories in March 2013 ISI Inspection • Outstanding 11+ exam success • Small class sizes • 10 acres of sports fields • Specialist teaching in a wide range of subjects • Pre and after school care from 7.30am–6pm • Holiday clubs 170 Otley Road | Leeds LS16 5LG | 0113 275 2670 enquiries@rhschool.org

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Badminton Anyone?

Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30 – 9.30pm, Trinity University, Horsforth.

Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio. Identity documents required on first visit.

Details: leedsnaturistgroup@ gmail.com, www. leedsnaturistgroup.com

Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

Like to Walk? Join group

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

Details: Richard 267 3623

Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details: Stewart

267 3311

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in

car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks approx 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided.

New members welcome.

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@outlook. com

Horsforth Tennis Club

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

West 258 6021

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets

Mon & Wed, 6.50pm at Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, but must be able to run 3-4 miles.

Friendly club takes part in events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK. Details:

kirkstallharriers@googlemail. com or Facebook

Leeds Contra Ceilidh

meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 8 – 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Live band! No partner or experience required. Details:

Liz 284 3282

Leeds Naturist Group meets Sat 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim &

that meets 10am Tues twice a month for 10 – 12 mile walks.

Moortown Rugby Union

Brilliant club for under 7s (Year 2) to adults. Train & play Sun 10:30am at Moss Valley, LS17. Details: Damian

Curtis 07860 454701, damian.curtis@bt.com, www.pitchero.com/clubs/ moortownrufc/

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of

5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs.

New members welcome.

Members from all over Leeds.

Annual membership £8.

Try before you join. Details:

01943 430657

St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club Headingley

runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Currently recruiting new players, volunteers & sponsors. Details: Paul 07795

154 444, www.stchadscc. com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

Play tennis all year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne

Wallace 274 9917

St Gemma’s Sahara Trek & Community Challenge 19 - 26 October

2013. Experience the Sahara desert, life of nomadic tribes, sleep under the stars, & help a community project in Morocco – all in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. Details:

218 5570, elizabethf@ st-gemma.co.uk, www.stgemma.co.uk

Sponsored Skydives 2013 12 Oct or pick your own date!

Exhilarating tandem skydive.

Raise minimum of £395 & you jump free! Details: 218

5570, skydive@st-gemma. co.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to

paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John

Hartley 01943 874162

Bramhope Arts Club

Meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 7 Oct: Watercolour workshop with Nigel Overton; 14 Oct: Portrait workshop & competition; 21 Oct: Paint a Christmas card; 28 Oct: Practical evening. New members welcome. Details:

Jeff 01423 508867

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 5 Oct: workshop

with Nick Hornigold on painting horses. Sun 6 Oct: Anne Allan will demonstrate how to paint large colourful flowers. 10am - 4pm at Poolin-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. New members welcome.

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

Cookridge Art Group

meets Wed, 1.30 – 4pm in Cookridge Village Hall. Just a few spaces left. Learn to use watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics, or to sketch. Regular workshops & demonstrations by professional artists. Join a very good art group & spend a pleasant afternoon in good

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

company. Details: Mick 267

9170

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/

Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28.

Oct 9: Scupture - modelling the head with Mildred Foster.

Oct 21 & 23: Painting autumn leaves & berries. Details:

www.farsleyartclub.org.uk

Flower Arranging 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6.

Beginners welcome. Details:

Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@talktalk.net

HEADART Community Art Group Wed 10am – 12

noon at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Meet new friends & share creative abilities.

Open to all with creative craft interests. Details: Michael

07840 797747

Horsforth Museum Coffee Morning Sat 26

Oct,10am – noon. Homemade food & good company.

Horsforth Arts Society Exhibition & Sale 20 – 27

Oct, at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth. Open: Sat & Sun 10am – 5pm, weekdays 10am – 3pm, Wed 23 Oct 6 – 8pm also. HAS meets regularly on Wed, 7.30pm at Studio. Wed 2 Oct: Life Drawing with model, with Caroline Hardace. Wed 30 Oct: Painting Autumn Flowers. Details: 259 0259,

www.horsforthartsociety. wordpress.com

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66 Life Drawing Art Group Tues 10.30am – noon at Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models.

Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179

Messy Church Sun 20

Oct, 3 – 5pm at St Giles Church,Bramhope. Crafts, games, food & fun for all the family. Details: www.

stgilesbramhope.org.uk

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Adel Parish Church Coffee Morning Sat 5

Oct, 10am – noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Homemade cakes & scones. All welcome

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

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& crafts.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop

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

Coffee Morning & Art Exhibition Sat 5 Oct,

10.30am – noon at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley. in aid of The Mission to Seafarers. Entry £1 incl. coffee.

Coffee Morning with toasted teacakes,

10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church. Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am

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

Everyone welcome.

Adel Parish Church Charity Coffee Morning

Sat 5 Oct, 10am – noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel, in aid of the Air Ambulance. Bring & Buy stall, homemade cakes & scones.

Cookridge Village Association Coffee Morning Sat 2 Nov,

10.30am – 12.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall.

Includes half hour of Bingo!

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month,

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

Horsforth Museum Coffee Morning Sat 26

Oct,10am – noon. Homemade food & good company.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored

by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 6 Oct, 9.30am – 1pm on Town St.

Indoor Car Boot Sale

Sat 19 Oct, 10am – 1pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Over 50 stalls selling a wide variety of items. Free parking, entry is by donation. Details: Jenny Dixon 218 5565, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk

Sale of Winter Flowering Plants Fri

11 (9.30am – 6.30pm) & Sat 12 Oct (9am – 2pm) at Bramhope Methodist Church.

Wallflowers, violas, pansies etc. & hanging baskets. In aid of Church funds.

St Gemma’s Autumn Fair Sat 5 Oct, 10am – 3pm

at hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Wide array of stalls, children’s activities & harvest fruit & veg sale. Live entertainment, circus skills & face-painting, fundraising stalls (Donations welcome.

Please leave at Reception) & games, Hog Roast. Entry by

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donation. Details: Michelle 218 5570, michelleb@stgemma.co.uk

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.

Table Top Sale Sat 26 Oct,

10am – 12 noon at Cookridge Methodist Church. Cakes, bric a brac, jewellery, videos, toys/jigsaws, plus charity stalls.

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets

Fri, 7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed.

Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what is happening in your neighbourhood Up-todate information on local news, events etc. Details:

Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon, 7.45pm Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. Next meeting Mon 14 Oct: ‘Autumn harvests of vegetables & fruit’ by David Allison. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

aviation, aircraft old & new, airports? Regular guest speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior

282 1818, www.airyorkshire. org.uk

Bramhope in Bloom

Awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ 2012.

New projects planned.

Volunteers most welcome.

Details: Kit Hemsley 203 7666, kit.hemsley@workingit.co.uk.

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

Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. New members welcome. Details: Leslie

Brown 250 2378

Cookridge Camera Club meets Wed 7.30pm

in Cookridge Village Hall.

Learning sessions, visiting speakers & competitions.

New members welcome.

Details: Richard 230 1853, cookridgecameraclub.co.uk

Cookridge Gardening Club Thanks to all who

helped the club to have an excellent show. Autumn meetings start Wed 16 Oct, 7.30pm in Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, when Suzy & Chris of Taylors Clematis Specialists, Doncaster, will talk about the ‘Clematis genus’. All welcome.

Visitors £2 / members 50p

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meet 7 Oct, 10.30am

at Cookridge Village Hall & 21 Oct, 10.30am at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Details: 07876

562686, www.u3asites.org. uk/cookridge

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Enrolling now for new season Oct – April. 7 films @ £20 or 5 films @£17. Shown on giant screen in Church Hall.

Details: Shirley 267 2464

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days

1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet

10am in main car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided.

Greenpeace Leeds meet 1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details:

Joe 07929 610773, www. greenpeace.org.uk/groups

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

http://headingleygamesclub. com

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area.

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www.holtparktra. btck.co.uk

Horsforth in Bloom

meets 1st Sat of month, 10am in Horsforth Museum.

Anyone interested in working with experienced, friendly gardeners to make Horsforth a beautiful place to live is welcome. Details: 258 3521

Horsforth Cemetery Needs Volunteers!

Friendly group would love some new members. Meet inside gates of Horsforth Cemetery (adjacent to Park Lane College) Calverley Lane, 1st Sat, 10am – 12 noon.

Details: 07960 221417

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm

& Thurs 1.15–4.30pm The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome.

Details: Mike Bent 258 1580

Horsforth Museum Family History Group

meets Sat 26 Oct, 2pm on the ground floor of the Museum. £2 incl. refreshments.

Horsforh Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in

the Stable Block behind Horsforth Musuem. New members welcome. Details:

258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo. com

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

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

Speakers & time to socialise.

Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett

Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri

18 Oct, 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 zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262

1455 or 261 2619, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Lawnswood Bridge Club

Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members with partner welcome. Details:

285 2522

Leeds Caledonians Mon

14 Oct, 8pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel: first club evening of the Autumn with a film presentation on one of Scotland’s major cities

by David Waterton-Anderson.

Details: 278 6330

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68 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 Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

Next meetings: 16 Oct; 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 Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance), Fri 7:30pm.

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

Leeds Oxfam Group

campaigns on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details:

www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets alt Tues,

7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8.

New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details:

www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs,

7.45pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new

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friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack

Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer-run social group organising variety of events in North Leeds & city centre.

All ages & friendly people welcome. Details; www.letsgo-leeds.co.uk

Mah Jong Thurs 10am – 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. Details: Jenny 230 0094

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 14 Oct, 7.30pm

at Meanwood Institute – talk on Water Aid. Mon 28 Oct: Visit - Sikh Gurdwara, Meet Parochial Hall, 7pm. Details:

Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316

National Trust in Leeds

meets monthly at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Tues 8 Oct 10am: Hear about The Leeds Owl Trail; Tues 12 Nov 10am: A talk on the Washburn Valley; Thurs 28 Nov: Christmas Fair. New members always welcome. Details: Pam 258

8178

North Leeds History Group meets Mon, 1 – 3pm

at Moor Allerton Library.

Friendly, informal group.

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

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members

welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Regular meetings Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag.

Details: 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group meets monthly to

plan events. New members welcome. Details or to book

speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Robert Craven Bridge Club meets Fri, 7 – 10pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Tuition available for at least four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

Social Events Club Meals, pub nights,

theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s.

Details: www.leedsivc.org.uk

The Other Bridge Club

Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

Trackrod Motor Club

Meets 1st Tues, 9.30pm Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.

trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets 3rd Wed,

7.30pm Moorside Tenants & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr. Bramley, LS13. Learn about growing & exhibiting this delightful flower. Details: Graham

Wheatley 256 3055, Sid Tagger 268 7868

MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly,

mixed voice choir. No auditions & no need to read music. Singing wide variety of music, incl. anthems, spirituals, folk & fun songs.

Have raised £000s for charity through concerts. Details:

Brenda Hawer 267 1292,

Elizabeth King 228 5932

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

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

Chippendale Singers

Mixed voice choir, meets Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Folk songs, spirituals & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details:

Chris Denton 284 3744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318

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

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

Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500

The Fairfax Singers

rehearse Tues pm in Burley in Wharfedale. Vacancies for singers in all categories.

For auditions (10 Sept), call 01943 877464 or 01274597024. The choir sings to raise funds for charities, weddings & corporate events.

Now taking bookings for 2014. Details: 01274 597024,

www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk

Headingley New Light Opera Co Staging their first production, ‘Sing As We Go – a 1940’s musical evening with music & comedy from the war years. Everyone welcome.

Details: Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly,

enthusiastic choir, Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff.

Rehearsals of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ underway for

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concert on 12 Nov, 7.30pm, St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Details: info@

horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

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

Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529

James Farrell Concert Band: An Evening of Film

& Show Music Sat 19 Oct, 7.30pm at Meanwood Holy Trinity Church. Tickets (£5/£3) from Howard on 07825 725299. All proceeds to Joseph Lillywhite’s Journey.

Find out more about Joseph at www.josephlillywhite. co.uk, www.justgiving.com/ josephlillywhite

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Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices

Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome.

Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda

Hawer 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds Soroptimists’ Musical Evening Tues 8

Oct, 8 – 10pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. LS16.

Featuring The Lawnswood Singers & Bradford Accordion Band. In aid of Kidz in Kampz, Birthing in Gambia & Bulawayo Fund. Tickets (£10 incl. wine & cheese). Details:

Mary Henderson 275 7116

‘Melody, Mirth & Song’ Sat 12 Oct 3pm Adel

Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave, LS16.

Concert by the Wesley Singers. Tickets £6 (incl

afternoon tea). Please book in advance to assist with catering. Details:

Beryl Chadwick 267 4507, blchadwick@talktalk.net

Moor Voices Wed

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

Informal singing group.

Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120,

airasa.ms@gmail.com

Music At Grove Methodist Church

Horsforth Wed 23 Oct, 7.30pm. Organ Recital by Simon Lindley, Leeds City Organist. Sat 7 Dec: The Wesley Singers ‘A Christmas Celebration’. Tickets £7 or £5 in advance from Chris Seller, 21A West End Lane, Horsforth LS8 5JP enclosing SAE & payment.

Accompanied children free.

Phoenix Concert Band

Community concert band for players Grade 6 & over.

Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds. Details: secretary@

phoenixband.co.uk, www. phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure

Playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians.

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

playersforpleasure.co.uk

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd &

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

Caroline 01943 467348

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70 West Riding Opera Vacancies for chorus

members to participate in concerts. All voice ranges welcome, no audition.

Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky.com

The White Rosettes

Female barbershop chorus, 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16.

Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@ whiterosettes.org.uk

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse

Sat, 10am – 12.30pm.

Friendly, informal orchestra of adult learners. All abilities welcome. Specific beginners group. Details: www.ylss.org

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett

Rd, Headingley. For players Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details:

Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ ntlworld.com

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 –

1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Hot meal for just £4. Good food, good company. Details: Liz 261

0675

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets

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

Days out, dining, walks, etc.

New members welcome.

Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

Lively Singing Group Run by Horsforth Live at

Home Scheme & Alzheimer’s Society for people living with dementia & their carers on 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1

incl refreshments. Details: Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home Scheme 259 1511

Lunch Club Mons &

Weds 11am -1.30pm (£4).

Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided.

Volunteers welcome. Details:

Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

Luncheon Club meets 12 noon Tues Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open to over 60s.

New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

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

Membership free to 60s or over. Details: 369 7077,

infoowls@gmail.com

St Chad’s Lunch Club

Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50.

Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274

9917, Claire 275 2917

Sequence Tea Dances

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SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also variety of daytime & evening groups. Details:

275 4989

Adel Methodist Church (corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am, iincl Junior Church.

Adel Parish Church Harvest Festival Sun 13

Oct, 10am. Join them for this Thanksgiving Service

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services: 10am Morning Worship.

Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, 9am informal worship for young families.

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

Catholic Churches Holy Name, Otley Old Rd

(267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www.

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Christian Meditation Group Meets every other

Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth.

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for Christian Meditation. All welcome. Details: 258 3780,

www.christianmeditation. org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

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

DharmaMind Meditation & Discussion Thurs 7 – 9pm The Yoga Space, Meanwood. Side door, up stairs. Suitable for all.

Suggested donation £3.

Details: Tom 770 256 5336, team@dharmamind.net, www.dharmamind.net

Hare Krishna Programme Tues 7 –

8.30pm Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6.

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

Details: 07726 688778, gouranga108@gmail.com

Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church 70 Headingley Lane. Sunday service 10.45am. Details: www.

headingley-urc.co.uk

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

2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.

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

Horsforth Churches Together are planning for

the opening of the Food Bank in Horsforth later in the year.

Reel Life starts again in St Margaret’s Parish Centre on 20 Oct, 4pm, with ’The Kid with a Bike’. Next full meeting 6 Nov. Details: 258 3521,

hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Kagyu Buddhist Group

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

yorkshire@dechen.org, www. dechen.org

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 6 Oct: lecture

& experiential workshop with Christian Bodhi ‘How to Achieve Spiritual Transformation & Initiation’.

Sun 20 Oct: Ruby Tovet on ‘The Ways of Wisdom’. Deep insights into Theosophical thought . 2.30pm, 12 Queen Sq. LS2. Free. Details: www.

ts-leeds.org.uk

Natural Healing Centre

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

Details: 07949 972690, www.leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday

services 10:30am & 6pm.

Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details:

275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

Leeds Vineyard Sunday services 10am Ralph

Thoresby School, Holt Park.

Details: 245 9111, www. leedsvineyard.org

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd,

LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www.

dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Pet Service at Rawdon St Peter Sun 13 Oct,

2pm. All welcome (with or without pets). Companion animals welcomed into church for Blessing. Animals suffering commercial & social exploitation will be remembered in prayer. Also guide dogs, hearing dogs etc.

Quaker Meeting for

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

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72 Raja Yoga Meditation Course Drop in Group

Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm).

Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Free.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

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

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

St Giles Bramhope

Sunday services 8.15, 9.30am & 6.30pm. A warm welcome for all. Full details for services, socials & events

www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk

St John the Baptist, Church Lane, Adel

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Ian J White 2673676, Revd Linda Ludkin 2301564 www. stpaulirelandwood.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil).

Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Serenity Circle meets

Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation. Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details:

2581126/ 07906 065694

West Park United Reformed Church,

Sunday Services 8 & 10am, & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am. All welcome.

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

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Worship

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 -

Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Open Day Sat 30 June 10am.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service

times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm.

All welcome. Details: www.st-

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St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive LS16 Said Eucharist

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

Charlie’s Angel Centre support for those who have lost babies. Details:

charliesangelcentre@hotmail. com, @charlie29122012, www.charlies-angel-centre. org.uk

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families.

Regular meetings. Details:

0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, www. groups.crohnsandcolitis.org. uk/Leeds

Different Strokes Invites

home based care. Looking for people to volunteer to join their Management Committee as Trustees.

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

Open Door Café For

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Linda McLean 225 4744

Tues 7pm at HEART Headingley; Weds 6.30pm at Roundhay Friends Meeting House; Sat 10am at Rawdon Friends Meeting House. All welcome. Details: 07981

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

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

Incl. hour of exercise. Details:

940603, www.oagb.org.uk

7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274

Thompson, 01943 461640

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Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

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informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details:

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Leeds Coeliac Group

meets Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm at The Yorkshire Crust, 252 Tinshill Rd, LS16, for a gluten-free meal. Details:

Sandra McLean 07711 768 850, sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-

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

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

provides respite care to families with children who have complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one

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

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

Clive Wilkinson 267 1721

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group

meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam

Bower 258 8143

The Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre) is at the Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, two Saturdays a month. Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions. Details: Karen

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Tues 15 Oct, 2pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Ln. LS16.

‘Victorians & Edwardians at Leisure’. Admission £3 (incl. refreshments). Tickets:

267 3621/ 267 4706 www. cookridge-va.org.uk

Café Philosophique

Thurs 17 Oct, 7.30pm Richmond House School Sports Pavilion, Glen Rd. Weetwood. Alan Pennington on ‘Jpseph Priestley – Enlightenment Polymath’. £4

Forum 2000 Wed, 10am

– noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth. Oct 2: Graham Maud- ‘The Probation Service’; Oct 9: Jean & John Broadbent -‘Revisiting Ethiopia’; Oct 16: Prof Simon Robinson - ‘Ethical Disasters

from Enron to Mid-Staffs’; Oct 23: Prof Brian Newbould, ‘Reflections on a Life in Classical Music’; Oct 30: Prof Paul Rogers, ‘The War on Terror’. Details: 258 3521,

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Headingley Café Scientifique Tues 8 Oct,

7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Talk ‘Cosmology & Dark Energy’

by Dr Jonathan Pearson, Durham University, giving an overview of the cosmological picture: its successes & failures, plus state-of-the-art observations, & movies of simulations performed on supercomputers.

Horsforth Historical Society Tues 15 Oct,

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Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest

speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome. Details: info@

leedsastronomy.org.uk, www. leedsastronomy.org.uk

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 10

Oct, 7.15pm Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds (rear of Sports Centre) Lecture: ‘Quaternary Palaeoenvironments in Southern Arabia: the geological record in the UAE & its implications for human migration’ by Dr Andy Farrant, British Geological Survey. Visitors welcome.

Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Thurs

24 Oct, 1.45pm in Veritas Ale & Wine Bar, Great George St. to discuss a topic.

Details: Warwick 2288584, warwick.t@ntlworld.com

Yorkshire Archaeological Society

(Family History Section) Sat 12 Oct, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds, Lecture: ‘The Story of Roundhay Park’ by Alan Pugh

Royal Meteorological Society Monthly informal

public talks on all aspects of weather at the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 10 Oct: ‘What’s new in Climate Science? The scientific findings of the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report’ with Piers Forster. Free & open to all. Details: r.herbert@see.

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Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Oct 2: Dr & Mrs John Rhodes present ‘Mercy Ships: Hope on the Horizon’. Nov 6: AGM followed by talk by Peter Naylor ‘In Brave Company: Bomber Command & The Lissett Memorial’. Details:

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Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group

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

Cookridge WI Lively, mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane.

Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome.

Details: cookridgewi@yahoo. co.uk

Leeds Soroptimist Club Musical Evening Tues 8

Oct, 8pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd LS16.

Featuring the Lawnswood singers & Bradford accordion band. In aid of club charities.

Tickets £10 (incl. wine & cheese). Details: Mary

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Meanwood WI meets Tues

15 Oct, 7.30pm in Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. for a Beetle Driv! All welcome.

Details: 294 5626

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd

Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall.

All ladies welcome. Details:

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White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd

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Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

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MISC/ EVENTS Adel Neighbourhood Forum Second Public Open Day Sat 12 Oct,

10am – 4pm at Adel St John C of E, Primary School, Long Causeway, LS16 8HR Details:

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Collectors Needed for Festive Flag Day Sat 30

Nov. Help raise funds for St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds City Centre or White Rose Shopping Centre, or on your local high street or near a St Gemma’s shop. Details:

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Don’t Act Your Age A social improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm. All welcome. Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722

Evening of Clairvoyance

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

With top psychics Julie & Adrian Clarke. Tickets £12.50 (incl. refreshments) Proceeds to PDSA. Details: Melissa

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Exhibit at HEART on Bennett Rd. Headingley Beautiful room located on top floor with exhibition hanging space on all four walls. Great space for art groups, schools, colleges & individuals.

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Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary

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

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Ireland Wood Primary Open Day Fri 11 Oct for

new reception pupils starting Sept 2014. Drop in sessions: 9.30 - 11.30am & 1.30 - 3pm.

Lawnswood’s Great War Stories Recording Day Sat 5 Oct, 10am- 2pm

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Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery want to record all WWI commemorations & are asking people to help. WWI researcher on hand to answer questions & listen to your Great War stories. Heritage Lottery Funded project.

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Leeds Model Railway Society’s Annual Exhibition Sat 26 & Sun

27 Oct, 10am-5pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Rd LS17. Working layouts.

Comprehensive trade support. Refreshments.

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Volunteer Befriending Caring Together is

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