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C O N N E C T I N G YO U TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y

KENNETH TINDALL: AN EXCITING NEW CHOREOGRAPHER EMERGES

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NORTH LEEDS LIFE MAGAZINE | CONTENTS

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C O N N E C T I N G YO U TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y

Dear Readers,

As we all put aside thoughts of holidays and look forward to tackling work with renewed vigor and seeking out new challenges and highlights that will carry us through to Christmas, we bring you a few suggestions.

First of all there are lots of interesting courses on offer all over Leeds, including through Leeds Met, Swarthmore Education Centre, The Cardigan Centre, The WEA and Leeds City College. Why not try something new?

KENNETH TINDALL: AN EXCITING NEW CHOREOGRAPHER EMERGES

YORKSHIRE CHEESE IS MATURING NICELY

A GRAND DAY OUT AT HAREWOOD

FEATURES Cover photo: Jo Lee

In other news – September brings Cheese Week and Nick Copland of Homage2Fromage sings the praises of local cheese; Skipton hosts its International Puppet Festival with over 30 puppet companies from all over the UK and Europe; Otley Courthouse throws open its doors for Heritage Open Day; and The National Coal Mining Museum is looking for stories of miners conscripted to Yorkshire during World War II. We were delighted to chat to Kenneth Tindall of Northern Ballet who has discovered that he’s really quite a good choreographer! We also caught up with James Brining at the West Yorkshire Playhouse as he set out to direct his first production as the Playhouse’s artistic director.

And, the Transport Works Act Order for the proposed trolley bus system is scheduled to be published this month. Residents have the right to express their doubts about the proposed plans but this has to be done as soon as possible.

And now it’s on to October! This year is flying by. Our deadline for all your news and notices is 1st September, for advertising it’s 6th September.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

Kenneth Tindall: An Exciting Choreographer Emerges A skilled dancer who discovers almost by accident that he’s also a choreographer.

In This Issue 06 A Grand Day Out at Harewood

One of the great joys of visiting the Harewood Estate is that there is plenty of space to explore.

24 ‘Puppets Take Over the Streets of Skipton

Puppet companies from all over the UK and Europe descend on Skipton

37 NGT – TWAO – NO – ASAP The Transport Works Act Order for the proposed trolley bus system is scheduled to be published this month.

Yorkshire Cheese is Maturing Nicely Nick Copland of Homage2Fromage talks cheese!

38 Do You Know a Bevin Boy? The National Coal Mining Museum is looking for stories of miners conscripted to Yorkshire during World War II.

60 Lawnswood Art & Design Technology Exhibition

Showcasing the best of Lawnswood School’s talent in painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, and 3D.

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A GRAND DAY OUT

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So much to do, and in such a glorious setting, one of the great joys of visiting the Harewood Estate is that there is plenty of space to explore and you don’t feel corralled into a pre-determined tourist itinerary.

The Bird Garden is a traditional starting point. The collection has been reduced over the past few years, but only to give better living conditions for the remaining birds, which enjoy spacious, carefully designed aviaries. The Humboldt penguins are a perennial favourite, but venture further and find a delightful young carrion crow which was hand-reared and donated to Harewood. It loves children and will come to the side of the aviary to exchange twigs with them. We saw a kookaburra, just a few months old, whose parents were trying to encourage it to move a little to collect food rather than expect direct delivery to its infant beak. The burrowing owl from South America, curiously long-legged, has a specially built home to stop it burrowing out, but enough territory to let it feast on voles and moles. Enjoy the constant gentle chattering and birdsong – it’s immensely therapeutic.

The Himalayan Garden has been creatively nurtured over the past few years by head gardener, Trevor Nicholson, He visited Bhutan to advise their royal family and came back inspired. A steep area of garden, leading down to the lake, is now filled

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with beautiful and unusual plants.

There is specialist alpine planting in some rocky walls built from massive blocks from quarries near Howarth.

Some tiny, delicate flowers have roots which wend more than 15 feet in to the rock crevasses. Orchids are protected from marauding local rabbits.

Amble around the gardens, enjoy the lake, trip across the stepping stones, admire the waterfall. Then visit the walled gardens where they grow vegetables for the café. The further you go from the car park, the more you have the sense of the sheer size of the estate. See the deer grazing.

Of course, there is the magnificent children’s adventure playground, but the more adventurous can enjoy hours of play in the woods.

Harewood House is a delightfully un-stuffy stately home. You may recognise the library when you see ‘Death Comes to Pemberley’ on TV this Winter. It’s home to some exquisite Chippendale furniture, and some fine Victorian artwork, including Turner landscapes.

Harewood is now open all year round. During the winter, some parts are closed for maintenance and restoration, so check in advance. But there is always loads to do, fun to be had, and much to learn. Enjoy!

Miranda Hughes

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ARTHUR MICHELL RANSOME (1884-1967) Author, War Correspondent, Journalist – and Secret Agent

You will still find Arthur Ransome’s famous series ‘Swallows and Amazons’, written in the 1930s, among the children’s classics on bookshop shelves, and this summer the BBC plans a new film version set on Coniston Water. The stories may seem outmoded now, yet they still appeal: tales of children joyfully free to sail their boats, camp out, enjoy adventures, live an imaginative life close to nature, unfettered by adults’ concerns or modern complexities. The Arthur Ransome Society thrives, with members all over the world who have been delighted, touched, and inspired by these books.

Arthur Ransome himself led a life of improbable adventure, though it began conventionally enough in Leeds, where he was born at 6 Ash Road, Headingley, in 1884. His father was Professor of History and Literature at the Yorkshire College, the forerunner of Leeds University. Home life was happy but unsettled: every few years the family moved house: to de Grey Road off Woodhouse Lane; to Balmoral Terrace in Claremont Road, Headingley; to St Chad’s Villas, Otley Road. But the long summer holidays were always spent at Coniston. Arthur shared his father’s passion for fishing and sailing, and for the Lakes – more home to him, he said, than his beloved ‘smokey old Leeds’.

At nine he was sent to prep on a guide book and a collection of school at Windermere, but he was folk tales. His stay coincided with desperately unhappy, hampered by one of the great turning points of severe short sight which no one had history: the First World War and the recognised. Four years later his father political upheavals leading to the 1917 suddenly died, leaving Arthur with a Russian revolution. He was appointed permanent sense of having failed to the St Petersburg correspondent of the live up to expectations. He did not radical Daily News, and was one of distinguish himself at Rugby School the first British journalists to interview (but did acquire spectacles!) and at Trotsky, Lenin and other leading 17 returned to Leeds to study science Bolsheviks. He wrote impassioned at the Yorkshire College. But writing articles backing Bolshevik principles was his real love, and in 1902, aged and achievements – he believed in 18, he escaped to an office boy’s job the revolution as living democracy, at a publisher’s in London – and to a people’s spontaneous rebellion freedom and independence. against a cruel life of oppression. As He relished the bohemian life of one of the few foreign correspondents London, mixing with writers and artists, allowed to stay on, and friendly with making new, exciting friends, falling in the Bolshevik leaders, he was well love with delightful girls. He made a placed, and it is now known that he precarious living writing articles and was recruited by British Intelligence to reviews, essays, nature books. When report on events - real-life adventure! he was 24, he fell for and married In 1917 he met and fell in love the volatile Ivy Walker, but it was to with Evgenia Shelepina, Trotsky’s prove a disaster. He concentrated secretary. When he left Russia in on his writing, publishing a book on 1919 she joined him, and when his London life, a critical biography of first marriage was dissolved they Poe, and then a commissioned book married. They lived in Estonia, where on Oscar Wilde – dangerous territory. he reported on Russian affairs for the He was promptly sued for libel by Lord Manchester Guardian while pursuing Alfred Douglas, Wilde’s ex-lover, in a his twin passions, fishing and sailing. notorious case that hit the headlines.

He commissioned a boat and cruised Although Arthur was exonerated he the Baltic, publishing a log of his was left exhausted, ill, and miserable. voyage, and he wrote a regular column He decided to escape London – and on fishing. As the Guardian’s foreign marriage. correspondent, he was posted to Egypt His made for Russia, to work and then China, but in 1929, tired of

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He was was one of the first British journalists to interview Trotsky, Lenin and other leading Bolsheviks

political journalism, he resigned. He found a house in his beloved Lakes and settled into writing the first of his long series of children’s books, ‘Swallows and Amazons’, set in the Lakes and the Norfolk Broads. The stories embody, with affection and humour, his sailing experience and boats, personalities and incidents from his childhood onwards. After a slow start they became bestsellers, the final one published in 1947.

Arthur retained his love of Leeds, and often visited his mother’s home at 28 Grove Road, Headingley, until her death in 1945. In 1952 he was awarded an honorary DLitt. by Leeds University, which now holds an outstanding collection of his papers.

He and Evgenia continued their nomadic life, moving every few years to different houses in the Lakes, the Broads, and London, but they returned to the Lakes in the years before his death in 1967, and he is buried there in peaceful Rusland churchyard.

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David H Myers Opticians on Albion Street in Leeds, recently appointed a leading sports vision specialist, bringing a unique service to the city’s eyewear market.

Jayne Rhodie, a fully qualified dispensing optician and specialist in prescription eyewear for sports enthusiasts, brings over 24 years’ experience to the city centre’s only independent optician and will be offering advice on individual sports eyewear requirements such as protection, varying light conditions, comfort and prescription suitability.

“With recent and upcoming sporting events, including the Ashes and Tour de France, people are beginning to see the fashionable and practical benefits of sports eyewear”, said Jayne. “As perfect peripheral vision and clear sight is essential for sports, it’s important that eyewear is fitted correctly by a specialist who can adjust the prescription to fit the shape of frame required for a specific activity.”

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David H Myers practice manager, Matt Brigg added: “Bringing Jayne on board will open up a huge amount of opportunity for the business.

We pride ourselves on being forward-thinking experts, providing the very best optical services. Jayne’s the perfect fit for our growing business and we’re delighted to welcome her to the team.”

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The Leeds City CAP centre celebrates it’s second anniversary this Summer.

Whilst continuing to support families in the east of Leeds and Holt Park area, it has also begun working in LS6.

“We are delighted that our Debt Advice Centre is able to offer help to more families in Leeds including those in the Headingley area”, said Centre Manager, Gwen Procter.

“Free, first-class debt advice is essential in this time of real economic hardship.”

CAP offers an in-depth, caring service to people with spiralling personal debt. Every client is visited in their home and supported face-to-face until the day they are debt free. This free debt counselling has been described as ‘unsurpassed’

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CAP has over 218 centres operating across the UK supporting £66m of secondary debts for its clients regardless of income, age, gender, background or faith. “We just want more people to know that they are not alone, that there is hope, and that we can always offer a solution”, added Gwen.

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The Cardigan Centre on Cardigan Road, Headingley, has secured funding from Leeds City Council and UK Online Centres to deliver a range of IT courses, starting in September.

The courses are designed for both complete beginners and those who want to develop their skills further to use specific software such as Skype or Photoshop. “We have supported members of the community with their IT skills and queries for several years”, said IT tutor Nick Jones. “This funding will ensure that we can deliver more detailed learning programmes, basing the sessions around what learners want to learn.”

“Our approach to learning at the Cardigan Centre is relaxed and approachable”, added Adult Learning Manager, Lisa Matera.

“There are many members of

the community who are new to the internet and new technology, feel a little intimidated and don’t know where to start. We want to make their learning enjoyable. We will start with the very basics and learners can go on at their own pace. We also

know there are lots more people who own computers, but only use their basic features – we can help them too.”

The Cardigan Centre has also received funding to deliver a range of short courses – including ESOL conversation classes, Family Cookery, Money Management, Gardening, Family Health and First Aid, Introduction to Childcare and Introduction to Volunteering courses.

If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Lisa Matera on 0113 274 9959 or lmatera@cardigancentre.org.uk or visit www.cardigancentre.org. uk for more information.

The Cardigan Centre is looking for sessional staff and volunteers to staff and support these classes. If you are interested please contact Lisa.

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Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. Let’s face it, we all spend a lot of time there – whether it’s getting ready for work, enjoying long, relaxing, luxurious bath, or recovering after your latest bout of extreme exercise. You want your bathroom obviously to be functional, but to also incorporate those touches that add the pamper factor.

Daniel Landau of Coral Bathrooms believes they have the right formula. This family firm has been fitting bathrooms in North Leeds for the past seven years and currently fit around 100 bathrooms a year.

“When my father and I set up Coral, we decided that we would specialise in bathrooms and wet rooms, build strong links with suppliers and always work with our own team of fully trained fitters plumbers, electricians and tilers. And, that is what we have done”, he told us. “With our suppliers (which include Vitra pottery, Mayfair taps and showers and Sherburn, as well as our own range of tiles featuring ceramics,

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natural stone, travertine and porcelain), we know we can rely on consistent quality and constant supply and we pass this reliability on to our customers. What’s more, we remain truly very competitive.”

Daniel grew up in Alwoodley and knows North Leeds like the back of his hand. “I can honestly say we have fitted bathrooms all over North Leeds – from The Avenue in Alwoodley to The Becketts in Headingley, plus Horsforth, Adel and Bramhope to Roundhay and beyond”, he said.

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From Victorian terraces and Edwardian Villas to post war semis and contemporary homes – understanding both the limitations and the possibilities helps Coral to advise and guide their customers.

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Many people like to stick with neutral colours which gives you the opportunity to really spice it up with accessories and mirrors. Of course, if you are brave, you can go wild with striking tiling or wall covering!

But, whatever you do, money spent on bathroom design is well spent and will always add value and appeal to your home.”

Coral Bathrooms pride themselves on their personal service and commitment to excellence in bathroom installation. Geoff Foote of Tadcaster recently commented: “This kind of service will take some beating!” And that is how Coral see it…..they set out to give a service that’s hard to beat.

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Adel Players will be making an exhibition of themselves once again in late October when they perform Noel Coward’s hilarious comedy ‘Nude With Violin’.

The play, set in Paris in 1954, is something of a lost masterpiece from the Coward The play, collection, packed full of colourful characters and drawing upon a set in Paris, healthy scepticism of modern art.

The famous painter Paul Sorodin is packed has passed away, but what was full of the secret of his success? With wit and good humour, the truth colourful is revealed...

Theatregoers are invited to characters view the scene in Sorodin’s studio and draws at Adel Memorial Hall, LS16 8DE, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday upon a 26th October (7.30pm).

Adel Players’ last production healthy - ‘Ghosts’, by Henrik Ibsen scepticism was recently honoured at the Wharfedale Festival of Theatre of modern with three awards, including the prestigious William Whitely Salver art for Best Play. Earlier in 2013, the group’s sold-out run of Alan

Ayckbourn’s ‘Bedroom Farce’ was “full of laughter, fun and warmth” (Adel Bells magazine).

Tickets (£8) for ‘Nude With Violin’, which is directed by Dianne Newby, are available from 0113 275 5585 or www.adel-players. org.uk Adel Players stage three plays a year at the Adel Memorial Hall, part of the Adel Sports & Social Club on Church Lane, Adel. It is a friendly group with adult members of all ages and from all walks of life. For further information, visit www.adel-players.org.uk

A new exhibition, ‘Making Waves: 40 Years of Ilkley Literature Festival’, on show from 28th September at the Manor House Museum, offers a retrospective of the Festival, featuring a rare edition of Ted Hughes’ ‘Cave Birds’ and previously unseen letters from leading writers and poets of the day, as well as historic newspaper cuttings and original photograph.

Third year students at Leeds of the internet and mobile phones.

College of Art have worked with Ilkley Literature Festival has the Festival to create unique built a reputation for attracting illustrations of some of the international writers, and has leading authors who have visited earned its place as one of the the Festival and student Paul top three literary festivals in the Howarth has designed the layout country. for four seven foot tall ‘book’ The full Ilkley Literature installations which tell the Festival Festival 2013 programme story. Designed by artist Val is available via www.

Carman, the exhibition explores ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk the Festival’s four decades, set Booking opens for the public on against world events from the end Tuesday 27th August (Box office: of the Vietnam War to the spread 01943 816714)

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Otley Cour thouse welcomes visitors on Heritage Open Day, Saturday 14th September, from 10am to 4pm. The Courthouse was used for filming the police station, courtroom and cell scenes in the television series ‘Heartbeat’.

There will be guided tours of the former Victorian police station, cells and magistrates’ courts throughout the day.

The building dates from the mid 1850s and fascinating details about life at the police station and cases from the Petty Sessions are revealed!

For children aged 8 to 12 there will be a variety of Victorian children’s games (cost £1 per child for materials) available in the foyer.

The Courthouse café will be open from 10am to 3pm for light refreshments.

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Leeds Grand Theatre recently received a Blue Plaque from Leeds Civic Trust, honouring its heritage.

Local writer, director and producer, Kay Mellor, unveiled the plaque in the Dress Circle Bar at the Theatre. “To me the Grand Theatre is the theatre for the people; it can be commercial and it can be life-changing”, said Kay. “It deserves its name because it is grand in its architecture, grand in its productions and its staff are grand too! It is one Leeds’ most wonderful highlights.”

The plaque reads: “Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House.

Kay Mellor

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To me the Grand Theatre is the theatre for the people

This magnificent theatre opened in 1878. Its transformative renovation in 2005-2008 included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room as an inspiring performance venue.

Stars who have appeared here include: Henry Irving, Sarah Bernhardt, Marie Lloyd, Lawrence Olivier, Julie Andrews, Margot Fonteyn, Frankie Vaughan, John Tomlinson and Josephine Barstow. In 1978 it became the home of Opera North. Architects George Corson and James Watson” “This is the 144th blue plaque in the Leeds Metropolitan area and it is one of our largest because there is so much to say about the venue”, said Lynda Kitching of Leeds Civic Trust.

It is now in place on the outside wall of the main entrance

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ULITA PRESENTS PHOENIXES AND DRAGONS Phoenixes and Dragons is an exhibition of Chinese costume from the Qing Collection which runs from 24th September - 29th November at ULITA, the Archive of International Textiles at St.Wilfred’s Chapel, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds.

The Qing Dynasty extends from 1644 to 1911, and was the last imperial dynasty. An extensive range of decorative motifs were used to decorate textiles, often destined for garments. The collection in ULITA comprises over 200 nineteenth and early-twentieth century Chinese embroideries and tapestries, mostly acquired by Professor Aldred Barker of the Department of Textile Industries and his son during their work and travels in China in the 1930s. Several smaller pieces originate from the Louisa Pesel embroidery collection.

This exhibition highlights the costumes in the collection, including several examples of dragon robes and female jackets, skirts and ornate collars. Many fragments of costumes are also displayed, The including sleeve bands, rank complete badges and dragon robe panels. collection The complete collection of costumes is being exhibited of together for the first time. Due to their fragility, this exhibition costumes is a rare opportunity to view is several of the garments, including a women’s jacket being couched with metallic thread and a tapestry-woven bride’s exhibited robe.

This exhibition together complements the celebration for the of 50 years of the Department of East Asian Studies, which first time culminates in a series of events in late October.

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The exhibition is open Tuesdays - Thursdays 9.30am – 4.30pm; Fridays by appointment (excluding University Closed Days).

For further information, call 0113 343 3919 or visit www.ulita.leeds.ac.uk

LEEDS FESTIVAL CHORUS OPEN REHEARSAL Simon Wright

Leeds Festival Chorus is holding an open rehearsal on Wednesday 25th September, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Church, Otley Road, Far Headingley.

“We’re a welcoming bunch of people”, said Simon Wright, Conductor and Artistic Adviser for the Chorus, which spent the last week of August giving concerts in Venice. “The open rehearsal has been planned with newcomers in mind: they will be able to join in with some of the music we’ll be performing this Autumn.

“This includes Vivaldi’s Gloria, for our Christmas concert in Leeds Town Hall, our own version of ‘Send in the Clowns’, which is part of our Leeds Light Night contribution in October, and one or two items from the programme of ‘Classical Spectacular’ at the Leeds Arena. Just turn up and take it from there.”

Singing with Leeds Festival Chorus is not all about performing in prestigious venues: the Chorus also has a busy social programme that includes popular dinners, games and parties.

For further information, please contact Fiona Kirkby on 0113 275 5129 or membership@ leedsfestivalchorus.co.uk

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‘Maximum stage magic’ The Guardian

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Fri 6 – Sat 14 September Box Office 0113 213 7700 wyp.org.uk

northernballet.com/midsummer Kevin Poeung as Puck. Photo Jason Tozer.

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For me, one of the highlights of the dance year for the last couple of years has been Northern Ballet’s Mixed Programme, held in June at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. This is where I was introduced to Kenneth Tindall Choreographer, as opposed to Kenneth Tindall Principal Dancer. to the table. They were all fantastic experiences.”

David Nixon, Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director, had just joined the company when Kenny left. Three years later David invited him back. “It was a totally different experience with David”, continued Kenny.

“The repertoire and vision were different. I loved the variety of repertory…the acting side gave real meaning to the dance. I felt we really connected.

“I love the creative process. Working with a new choreographer. I started inputting more and more.

But I never saw myself as a choreographer and had no ambition to be one. But, I guess David saw something. One day he told me to take a few dancers into another studio and create a short piece. That’s where it started.”

He couldn’t believe it when Project #1 was entered in the best choreography competition in the world and it didn’t just make the final….it won! “I was blown away by the level of talent.

Luminous Junc-ture

Last year his Project #1 blew me away – I didn’t realise that it was his first major choreographed piece.

Subsequently it was entered into the International Choreographic Competition in Hanover and walked away with the Production Prize. This Year Kenny produced ‘Luminous Junc-ture’ – another stunning piece. We caught up with him soon after and he was still on a high – it had been quite a year. And, he was just about to get married – to Northern Ballet’s leading soloist, Hannah Bateman.

It’s hard to believe now that Kenny thought at one time that he might become a footballer or go into martial arts! Once he found dance he was hooked.

Having trained at the Central School of Ballet in London, working with Christopher Gable, Murray Kilgour and Greg

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Horsman, he went on to dance with the Israel Ballet, K Ballet in Japan and for a while with Northern Ballet in 2000. He also guested at the XIII International Ballet Festival of Miami and the Fifth International Dance Festival in Beijing.

“Japan was amazing”, Kenny told us. “It is fantastic to work in another country. Each one brings something different

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So inspired. It certainly gave me the confidence to try again. Now I’m always searching for interesting music. I was on the train when I heard Charlie Chaplin’s speech from The Great Dictator (which I used in Luminous Junc-ture) and I thought ‘incredible’. How could I use it? How could I visually grab the audience? You’ve just got to be brave. I wanted to get an emotional response. To get the mood right. Lighting played an important part and it was great working with Alastair West on that.”

Kenny is now being called one of the UK’s most exciting young choreographers. He has flexibility and athleticism, speed, a unique vision. Working with strength, impeccable timing, his friends and colleagues at and awesome memories that Northern Ballet certainly helped retain every intricate move! him get started. He knew the Your next opportunity to dancers’ individual see Kenny perform will strengths. Working be in David Nixon’s with them made ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at it easy to West Yorkshire explore more Playhouse from possibilities.

Friday 6th – He knows what he wants Saturday 14th and his relaxed S e p te m b e r. a p p r o a c h For tickets call certainly seems to 0113 213 7799 get the very best out or visit wyp.org.uk, of his dancers, creating or northernballet.com/ pieces that show their amazing midsummer

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A SPINE-CHILLING SWEENEY TODD

COMES TO THE PLAYHOUSE It’s been a year since James Brining took over as artistic director at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

When we caught up with him he was about to start directing his first show there – the story of the demon barber, Sweeney Todd.

This spine-chilling contemporary version of a musical masterpiece explores obsession, injustice and retribution in a dark and murky world. Torn away from his family on a miscarriage of justice, Sweeney Todd returns to London hellbent on revenge, takes up his razors and becomes the most infamous barber of all time. Dishing up his brutal recipe for justice with the help of enterprising pie-maker Mrs Lovett, Sweeney Todd begins to clean up London the only way he knows how.

“I have quite a special relationship with this show”, he told us. “I first saw it in the early 90s, an extraordinary production at the National Theatre which, when I saw it as a young director, I immediately thought ‘I want to direct this show!’ I was absolutely blown away by it. I directed it when I was at Dundee Rep and when I saw there was a chance to do it here, I knew it was something

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I’d really like to revisit. It feels even more relevant now than it did when I staged it four years ago. Plus, Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre was also interested in it, so it gave us an opportunity, as two fairly iconic and important theatres in the north, to make a piece of work together.”

Of course one of the challenges is that James will stage this in the Playhouse’s

It explores injustice and retribution in a dark and murky world

Quarry Theatre first, and The Exchange is a theatre in the round, which requires an entirely different series of staging decisions.

“It’s an interesting challenge! Whereas it is essentially the same production, it will feel very different. We’re also in discussions with a major opera company to do it as an opera in two years time. It’s great to have the chance to not just do the show again, but to reimagine it and evolve the show.”

We wondered how much he would draw on successful elements that were in his previous production. As James pointed out: with anything that’s artistically rich, your relationship with it is a reflection of that moment in time. Four or five years later the world has moved on and some of the things in that earlier production now speak more powerfully because of what’s happened in society.

“When you’re working with something like Sweeny Todd which, as a drama and a piece of musical theatre, is such extraordinarily rich material, you can go back and mine it, just like you can a Shakespeare play. You can reveal different layers and discover new things and that’s really exciting.”

Of course, the excitement won’t stop with Sweeney Todd. James has very strong views on how The West Yorkshire Playhouse can best engage people and serve its communities “That’s what I’m really excited about”, he continued.

“I want to make shows for kids in The Courtyard, big, sweeping, massive shows in The Quarry, small new plays, and things outside the theatre. There’s not much that I’m not interested in!”

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His ambition is for quality theatre, which is art driven, explores and pushes the boundaries, and draws in a broad audience. It all about creating the highest quality work, comparable to work you could see anywhere in the UK. It’s about bringing together high class, quality, artistically valid, popular work.

Another really important aspect for James is the theatre’s relationship with communities – the education sector, young people, older people, learning disabled people.

James Brining

I’ve had some really brillaint moments

“That’s what makes this place unique and, for me, an extraordinary theatre. It’s the marriage of high artistic ambition with genuinely making people’s lives more fulfilling, rich and engaged.

“As a reflection on this year, I’ve had some really brilliant moments when I’ve looked around this foyer and seen different audiences flowing out of the auditoria and mixing together. To me that’s a reflection of what Leeds as a city is, and that’s when this theatre seem most exciting.”

Sweeney Todd is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from Thursday 26th September to Saturday 26th October. The show then transfers to The Royal Exchange in Manchester from 1-30 November. For tickets, call 0113 213 7700 or visit wyp.org.uk

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Skipton Puppet Festival, England’s largest puppet festival, returns to the streets of Skipton from Friday 27th – Sunday 29th September. The festival offers a broad range of shows with puppetry for everyone – from a puppet parade featuring giant flora and fauna, to shows for a tiny audience in The Little Fawn, a puppet theatre caravan with an audience capacity of just 12.

The programme mixes 21st /22nd September. Build traditional and more experimental giant willow, bamboo and paper puppetry, with shows suitable creatures for the festival parade, for everyone from three to 103. with as much or as little help For the very young there’s The as you need from professional Baobab and the Bushbaby, a puppet-builders, then take part Norwegian show aimed at the in the parade on Sunday 29th as under threes… Other shows are puppets take over the streets of for more mature audiences, Skipton. including a light-hearted, lowThe festival is a mix of tech, slapstick performance ticketed shows and free events from Yorkshire’s Invisible Thread (over 80 events in all!). Enjoy company, and a more profound amazing puppetry from over from Folded Feather as they 30 puppeteer companies from investigate a post-apocalyptic all over the UK and Europe – including groups from Croatia scene in Life Still.

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Tickets are now available for Classical Fantasia – the fabulous classical concert organised by Leeds City Council at Kirkstall Abbey on Saturday 7th September.

The open-air concert will feature a wide-range of fantasyinspired music performed by the Manchester Camerata - one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras.

Also, as part of the show, the ruins of the abbey will be illuminated and there will be a fantastic firework finale.

Tickets (£10) are available online at www.leeds.gov.uk/ fantasia and in person / by telephone from City Centre Box Office in The Carriageworks on Millennium Square (0113 224 3801), Leeds Visitor Centre at Leeds Train Station (0113 242 5242), and in person from Abbey House Museum. Advanced car parking tickets (£5) will also be available.

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FOOD AND DRINK Greg Lewis

he Hummingbird Kitchen in Chapel Allerton had been beckoning for some time and, finally, we made it! We had popped in once before for a quick lunch – but dinner was a whole different proposition.

Chef Greg Lewis has a slightly different approach. First of all he is very serious about sourcing fresh, local ingredients. You can have aged Yorkshire Steak, Best Roasted Beef or English Rose Veal all from award-winning Taste Tradition in Thirsk. Plus there are half a dozen other main dishes featuring fresh fish, free range chicken, Old Spot Pork and vegetarian options. But the intriguing part is his ‘Small Plate Dining Experience’.

This is where you get to choose three dishes each from the ‘Small Plates’ or starter menu.

Of course, when there are two of you this means six little dishes to share. Following colourful descriptions from our lovely

waitress, Ella, we decided this was definitely the way to go.

As we waited Ella brought us some homemade bread with Yorkshire virgin Rapeseed oil and balsamic butter. We didn’t want to spoil our appetites, but soon there wasn’t a drop or a crumb left. The chosen dishes began arriving at various intervals – prepared, we were told on the menu, by their ‘handsome’ chefs, but when I asked to judge that for myself they chickened out!

There was smoked salmon, smoked in-house over Yorkshire tea, on a bed of fennel with little squares of Yorkshire Tea jelly; tasty bean fritters with a tahini/ sumac yoghurt to dip them in; Salt-baked beetroot salad with

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chic peas and goat’s curd; gin cured Mackerel with cucumber sorbet and grapefruit gel that really added a little zing to the fish; rare breed pulled Ham Hock with green beans, cider mustard and scratchings; and some seriously good crispy calamari and courgette fritters in crumbly, light batter. I looked around surreptitiously and wondered if anyone would notice if I licked the dishes but refrained!

Dessert was too tempting….

Dark chocolate fondant with peanut butter ice cream and salt caramel popcorn; profiteroles stuffed with lemon curd, with raspberries and vanilla cream; panna cotta topped with tropical fruit jelly; and wonderful buttery shortbread with peach sorbet.

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All in all it was a lovely evening. We thoroughly enjoyed the taste sensations of the ‘small plates’ – which were surprisingly filling. The desserts were delicious. There was also a great selection of Yorkshire cheeses.

The music – jazz, blues, light rock classics was perfect. Wine was available by the glass, carafe or bottle and there were a couple of interesting local brews from Ilkley and Saltaire breweries. The whole meal cost in the region of £80. I could have been tempted to start all over again but that really would have been greedy!

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What is it about cheese that excites the senses, stirs the passions and gets people talking? Essentially a way of preserving surplus dairy product, cheese is ‘milk with a future’. And, if the growing cheese culture of Leeds is anything to go by, that future is looking good...

September marks British Cheese Week (7 – 15 September). It is also a special time for Homage2Fromage because it is our second birthday in October. Homage2Fromage began as a simple gathering of cheese lovers in Leeds, but has quickly outgrown our expectations, regularly attracting 90 people to The Adelphi in the city centre to enjoy wonderful cheese.

Homage2Fromage is all about trying new cheese and we work hard to introduce more and more interesting cheeses every month.

With themes ranging from countries – French, Spanish, Italian – to types such as soft white, rind-washed and blue, we are seeing the interest in great, artisan cheeses rise.

Leeds is wonderfully placed for cheese, with a host of excellent cheese makers located in Yorkshire.

I was recently invited to the International Cheese Awards and was bowled over by the variety and the quality on offer.

I was proud that Yorkshire cheese makers Shepherds Purse won Silver and Bronze awards for their Mrs Bell’s Blue against stiff competition from 27 countries. Another British cheese - a Claxstone Smooth Blue produced by Long Clawson Dairy – was

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A growing passion for great Yorkshire cheese is the driving force behind the new George and Joseph cheese chop in Chapel Allerton.

The shop will specialise in local Yorkshire cheese, alongside a range of favourites from around the world.

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fulfilling a childhood dream: “I’ve always loved cheese, and especially the idea of a proper cheese shop full of amazing cheeses. Seeing Homage2Fromage gathering steam gave me the boost I needed to start selling Yorkshire cheese at local markets and food fairs. A year later I spotted an empty shop in Chapel Allerton.”

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News From Your Councillors CLLR JUDE ARBUCKLE

Horsforth Town Council The daily life of the Council continues with the return to the round of committee meetings.

The Planning and Licensing Committee Neighbourhood Working Group asks all local organisations to become a part of the group and help to develop a plan for the future of Horsforth.

With your help, the Council aims to draw up a coherent plan that covers all the major issues affecting life in Horsforth. If your group could send a representative to future meetings, please contact Horsforth Town Council office.

The Council also invites residents to register ideas and suggestions for future projects on the website or with your local councillors. Alternatively, you can contact the Town Clerk - who you can also contact should you wish to nominate a Horsforth resident for the ‘Good Citizen Award’.

The Council congratulates the Ward Councillors for their work in developing and promoting the ‘Brownlee-Stone Sports Day’ in Hall Park, which was a great success.

Thanks to everyone – volunteers, organisations and individuals – who work to promote the good quality of life that we all experience, especially the ‘In Bloom’ team who deserve congratulations for their success in this difficult growing year.

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COUNCILLORS JANETTE NEIL WALKER WALSHAW HeadingleyWard

The North West Leeds Crime Prevention Panel recently received £200 MICE funding from Councillors Neil Walshaw and Janette Walker to pay for leaflets designed to raise public awareness of crime in the area.

The leaflets aim to promote a greater understanding of how the public can enhance their home security and personal safety.

The panel is also preparing a presentation aimed at elderly and vulnerable people.

This is one of many projects the

panel has organised to help the community to become safer.

“Crime is a major concern for residents in Headingley and North West Leeds”, said Neil Walshaw.

“Whilst prosecuting offenders and policing the streets is important, it is also essential to educate the community to help them prevent crime in the area.

“The Crime Prevention Panel does an excellent job and has made a real difference in making the area safer. We are happy to have been able to fund their work.”

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residents are also concerned. I hope this does not overshadow the other initiatives.

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Investment in Holt Park Along with the investment in Ralph Thoresby High School and the new Wellbeing Centre, plans are being discussed to transform the rest of Holt Park into a more vibrant, community focused area. If the plans go ahead we will see investment in housing for older people and reinvigoration of the whole area.

The opening of the new Wellbeing Centre in October will be the start of a very exciting period of change.

Residents will have the chance to suggest changes and discuss any issues they may have.

One concern I have is the inclusion of the Next Generation Transport project (NGT) which I remain to be convinced will deliver the benefits proposed and I know a number of

School Places – Update A recent report to the Council’s Executive Board highlighted the need for increased funding for additional school places. The report to the Director of Children’s Services stated that their projections, just based on actual births, never mind the increased numbers of children moving into the area, suggests that current budget allocations will fall short.

Current estimates on new births alone will require an additional 22 forms of entry across the city in primary provision. At a cost of £3.5m per form of entry this would total around £77m of budget requirement. This is also starting to affect secondary provision and they will require an additional two secondary schools. The Council is setting out a strategy to deal with this and more information will be available in the coming months. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

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Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to the Leeds City Council consultation on its proposed Housing Site Allocations.

Adel Neighbourhood Forum’s view is that Brownfield sites should be used first for development.

We will work closely with the Council and the developer on any issues arising from these projects, particularly on traffic and other infrastructure issues.

The land opposite the Grade 1 listed Adel Parish Church (Site 2130, Church Lane) should not be developed, particularly because of its ancient landscape which includes a footpath running across it and the historic setting of the Church.

As a principle, we are opposed to the development of any sites in the Greenbelt and therefore oppose the proposed allocation for housing on Site 1178A South of Dunstarn Lane.

We support the Council in its view of the sites not suitable for development.

The Forum is moving forward to full statutory recognition, with boundary issues resolved and a full complement of members.

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A Makeover for Burley Park

The homeless charity Simon on the Streets, which supports the homeless and rootless in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield, is looking for corporate sponsorship to ensure the success of its biggest annual fundraising initiative – the Sponsored Sleep Out. The Sleep Out is currently scheduled for 9.30pm on Thursday 26th September. No fewer than 100 members of the region’s business community are expected to sleep in the open air at a city centre location to raise money and highlight the plight of those sleeping rough.

Now in its fourth year, managers at Simon on the Streets are seeking commercial sponsors to support the cost of operations and logistics, as well as contribute towards the overall fundraising target of £20,000.

“We’ve really come to depend on the funds that the Sleep Out generates”, said Clive Sandle from the charity. “Without it, we couldn’t maintain the front-line emotional and practical support we currently offer to hundreds of people across the area.

“The Sleep Out has proved to

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Leeds City Council has identified £128,000 of funding for improvements to one of Kirkstall Ward’s main community parks, Burley Park.

Local Councillors Lucinda Yeadon, Bernard Atha and John Illingworth have worked closely with the Council’s Parks and Countryside Service and Friends of Burley Park to create a project that will best benefit the community. Local residents were asked what they would like to see in the park and as a result improvements will be made to the playground, entrances, flowerbeds, cricket pitch and surfacing. A new wild flower area, benches, bins and picnic tables will also be installed.

The Sleep Out has proved to be a great way for business and individuals to show their support

be a great way for business and individuals alike to show their support, engage with what we do and experience the lifestyle of those individuals that we’re here to help.”

“We’re always delighted to welcome a new partner or build on an existing relationship with a company”, said Helen Beachell, development manager at Simon on the Streets. “Working collaboratively with businesses across the city, and even the county, has been instrumental in this event’s success.

It provides our sponsors with an ideal opportunity to prove their support and their determination to address one of the most pressing local issues.”

For more information about corporate sponsorship packages or the Sleep Out itself, email Helen: helen@simononthestreets.co.uk

Improvements will be made to the playground, entrances, flowerbeds, cricket pitch and surfacing The funding came through developer contributions, obtained under Section S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990). The Council has collected almost £12 million from housing developers over the last 10 years. This money has been invested in a wide range of improvement projects, from woodland planting, new paths and park furniture such as bins and benches, new play areas, skate parks, playing pitch drainage and hard surfaced games areas.

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HIGHBURY WORKS This is the most significant of all the industrial sites in the valley. A blue plaque on the wall gives a brief history of the mill from 1230, when the monks of Kirkstall Abbey had a corn mill on the site. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the milling of corn, and later paper making, continued on this site until the building was destroyed by fire.

In 1857 Samuel Smith, a member of the Tadcaster brewing family, bought the site and built a fine tannery bearing his initials and the date 1857 above the entrance archway.

There were three hundred tan pits, capable of holding several thousand gallons of tanning liquid and about seventy thousand hides. It was described in 1887 as one of

It was described as one of the largest tanneries in the kingdom

the largest in the kingdom and was the chief support of the inhabitants of Meanwood.

Several rows of houses were built for workers employed at the tannery, including the Highburys, Greenwood Mount and Bentley Lane.

In 1911 the mill switched to fellmongering. This was a different way of treating the pelts, usually sheep skins, and saving the wool which was then washed and dried.

Some of the pelts came from other parts of the world, and botanists often identified ‘foreign ‘ plants growing in Meanwood that had been carried from Australia as

seeds on fleeces.

There was a long, hard frost in February 1929 and the millpond froze over. The manager of Highbury Works had electric lights strung around the pond and it became popular with skaters at three pence a night.

In 1994 Highbury Works closed and the buildings were in danger of demolition. It was saved by a property developer who, having converted it into flats, re-opened the building in 1998 with the new name, Tannery Park.

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Twenty-six past presidents joined current members of Headingley Rotary Club and their guests at a special Yorkshire Day lunch at Devonshire Hall recently to celebrate its 40th birthday. Dr Wibye Belfield, the Founder President of the club proposed the toast, saying how pleased he was to be there and see the Club going from strength to strength.

Over the past 40 years the Club has raised thousands of pounds for local charities including St Gemma’s and Wheatfields hospices, St George’s Crypt and Caring For Life. But its support has international links too, raising money for The Sylvia Wright Trust’s work in India, the End Polio Campaign and

the construction of Sandams in Africa.

The Club’s current President, Nick Pinches, continues to lead the fundraising, assisting the establishment of Leeds Foodbanks in conjunction with The Trussel Trust, and supporting St Peter’s school in Burmantofts. “It’s going to

The club has raised thousands of pounds for local charities

be a busy year”, said Nick, “but with the support of our loyal members we can have some fun and at the same time do something useful to help those in need.”

The club has 48 members from a wide cross section of occupations and professions, both men and women. They meet every Tuesday at Devonshire Hall for lunch, followed by a speaker. Social events are also organised throughout the year.

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HORSFORTH SCHOOL HEAD RETIRES AFTER 37 YEARS TEACHING

Steve Jex, Head Teacher of Horsforth School since 2000, will be officially retiring from his post at the School on 31st August.

He has many wonderful memories of his time at Horsforth School, including some amazing shows and concerts, wonderful sporting events, trips and visits, school proms, rewards’ days and students’ examination achievements and, in particular, when Horsforth was recently recognised as one of the top comprehensive schools in England in respect of its students’ achievements.

He hopes that the school has offered, what he introduced as his mission statement, ‘opportunity and achievement’ for all its students.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to lead a school with such fantastic and able students and staff”, said Mr Jex, “and with such supportive parents and Governors.”

He hopes that he leaves a school of which the Horsforth Community is proud and is looking forward to retirement after 37 years teaching. He plans to travel extensively, combining this with his love for history and sport. But, Horsforth School, its students and staff will always be his second family and have a place close to his heart.

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The Transport Works Act Order (TWAO) for the New Generation Transport (NGT) trolley bus system is scheduled to be published in September. This is a legislative instrument made by the Secretary of State for Transport for the purpose of authorising the construction and operation of the NGT transport project. It gives the specific powers necessary to construct the trolleybus systems and will include a number of plans, drawings and documents to support NGT. For instance, amongst the documents will be an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – spelling out landscaping details, including tree loss and proposed re-planting schemes.

Residents have the right to express their doubts about the proposed plans by saying ‘NO’ but this has to be done ASAP (as soon as possible).

Friday 13th September is the anticipated publishing date for the TWAO, following which residents have just 42 days (six weeks) to send in their comments or objections. If no one objects, the scheme will just go ahead.

However, if there are lots of wellreasoned objections there should be a public enquiry in 2014.

Local resident associations are against the current NGT proposals, not only because the trolley bus system would despoil what is currently one of the most attractive routes into the city; but also because Leeds would end up with a public transport service that’s no better, and probably worse, than what we have now - all at vast and unnecessary expense.

Basically, trolleybuses are inappropriate for the A660 and most of the improvements could

Residents have the right to express their doubts about the proposed plans by saying ‘NO’ but this has to be done ASAP

be achieved by replacing existing buses with hybrid buses, followed (when available) by electric vehicles; introducing electronic ticketing; and using improved bus lanes that are accessible to all public transport vehicles.

This should avoid chopping down hundreds of valuable trees and adding a redundant second set of trolley bus stops.

The Weetwood and West Park Resident Associations will jointly run two information sessions to explain the basis for the serious fears regarding the impact of NGT. These are planned for the between 7 – 9 pm on Thursday 10th October at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill, and Saturday 12th October, 10am – 12 noon at St Chad’s Parish Centre.

You can also consult www. westparkresidents.org.uk/ngt. php for further information.

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the armed services were sent to unfamiliar communities to work as coal miners – with little idea of what to expect.

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The stories will be used to create an oral history exhibit alongside Martin Hill’s artwork, which captures the working life and environment he experienced underground. His artistic family background in Ditchling, Sussex, had nurtured an ambition to study architecture. Conscription into the coal mines of northern England must have been something of a

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Special signs are appearing at cemeteries in Leeds to officially honour those who fell in the First World War.

Pictured: Councillor Mark Dobson (right) Leeds City Council Executive Member for the Environment with Regional Supervisor North for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Stephen Liversage, at Lawnswood Cemetery

As part of the lead-up to the 100th anniversary next year of the outbreak of the Great War, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is carrying out a project to raise awareness of the 13,000 sites in the United Kingdom, Iceland and the Faroe Islands where those who died in the war are buried.

Signs will be placed at 15 cemeteries in Leeds, acting as a permanent reminder that soldiers are buried there. In total, more than 800 Commonwealth and Allied soldiers from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Belgium who died in the First World War are buried in Leeds.

“We were honoured to be approached by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to be part of this project”, said Councillor Mark Dobson. “These soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom and way of life and their final resting places deserve to be recognised in this respectful way.”

For further information visit www.cwgc.org/

Join us under starlight to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice Temple Newsam Saturday 28 September at 10 pm Challenge yourself and have a fantastic night out on our 10k walk through Temple Newsam, remembering loved ones and raising money for Sue Ryder – Wheatfields. The Starlight Hike is a night out with a difference.

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Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing for volunteers in the LS16 community – Bramhope, Adel, Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Weetwood, West Park – to take on key roles on a new fundraising committee that will meet on a monthly basis. They are particularly looking for a Community Ambassador, Event Coordinator and Event Helpers.

Community Ambassadors need to be able to give up a few evenings every other month to go into schools, associations (such as Rotary Clubs) and churches, to speak about the work of Marie Curie Cancer Care and its team of dedicated nurses and how people can access this care.

An Event Coordinator would be responsible for planning out the group’s event activities, generating ideas from the group and delegating actions such as booking venues and sourcing raffle prizes.

Event Helpers would help at the group’s events every couple of months – with duties such as welcoming guests, helping serve

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We need people with a broad range of skills to help us with our local fundraising activities

refreshments and preparing rooms for events.

“We need people with a broad range of skills to help us with our local fundraising activities, from people with the gift of the gab through to organisers who can come up with event ideas”, said Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser for West Yorkshire.

All money raised by the group goes towards providing high quality nursing care to terminally ill patients in the local area.

If you think you have a few hours to spare and would like to get involved, please contact Hannah on 01274 386190 or hannah.saxon@mariecurie.org.uk

Tangled Roots is Interested in the Experiences of Mixed Race Families Tangled Roots is an Arts Council funded project that will explore and represent the experiences of people who have grown up in mixed race families in Leeds, or are currently part of a multi-racial family. The project will launch a website and publish a book featuring the experiences of ordinary mixed families, alongside memoirs from professional writers commissioned by the project.

Tangled Roots was conceived

by Dr Katy Massey, a former journalist living Chapel Allerton.

“Growing up in Leeds, I never saw anything that reflected my family’s experience”, said Katy. “Now I have my own daughter and I am surprised to find that this hasn’t changed. The aim is to start a conversation where people of mixed cultural backgrounds can reflect on their lives and meet other people to share their stories.”

The project will kick off with an exhibition of photographs of Tangled Roots featuring local writers who all have experienced growing up in a multi-racial family.

The exhibition, with photography

by Anthony Ferrimond (www. anthonyferrimond.com) will be displayed at Seven Arts, Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, from mid September to mid-October 2013.

The Tangled Roots website will be launched in September too, and early next year a book will be published, based on the stories collected on the website. There will also be a series of events in Leeds in 2014 where professional and amateur authors who have contributed to the book will read their work.

Tangled Roots is looking for contributions from North Leeds Life readers for the book and website. If you would like to share your experiences, your inspiration or simply register your interest in the project, please contact tangledroots@live.co.uk

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The North West Leeds Youth Offending Team organised an afternoon tea party with a difference, for a group of older residents in Otley.

A group of six young people who are involved with the They sang Council’s youth offending team everything recently volunteered to prepare a meal for Otley Action for Older from Vera People. They planned the entire Lynn to Oasis! event and hosted a tea party for 30 older people with memory problems and physical disabilities.

Entertainment took the form of a sing-a-long – everything from Vera Lynn to Oasis – and they also enjoyed a bingo session.

The event was an example of the reparation work regularly undertaken by young people being supervised by Leeds Youth Offending Service. Following sentencing, the majority of young people are expected to carry out some reparation as part of their

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court order.

“It was great to see them getting so involved with both the preparation for the event and the day itself”, said Stephen Maw of the Council’s West North West Youth Offending Team. “All the feedback we received was extremely positive and the group is keen to have us back at the earliest opportunity.”

CHARLIE’S ANGEL CENTRE A new charity was recently set up in the wake of the death of baby Charlie Arthur Curtis.

Charlie’s mother, Carrie, found that there was little support for bereaved parents and families and received very little aftercare once discharged from hospital.

She and her family decided to set up Charlie’s Angel Centre, to provide 24 hour support – whether it be face to face, over the phone or just providing a cup of tea and a hug.

They have set up a website with information about how they are trying to raise funds.

On August 31st there is a sponsored walk from Middleton to Nottingham (www.gofundme. com/34dldk). They are also on Twitter (@charlie29122012), and Facebook. The website address is charliesangelcentre. org.uk and you can email then at charliesangelcentre@hotmail.com.

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All the beautiful Autumn colours of dahlias, chrysanthemums and nasturtiums are now in evidence, and the hydrangeas are beginning to turn colour too. Sometimes an Indian Summer will help to keep the gardens flowering.

By this time most of the bedding plants are past their best so can be removed and preparations can be made to plant Spring flowering plants and bulbs. The sooner they go in, the better chance they have of rooting well to withstand the cold weather.

Prepare your containers stems, especially if you don’t now for Winter. Look out want them to free seed. If for small Viburnum tinus, the weather is fine, cut the Skimmia Japonica and Ivy grass but set the blades a and plant these into large little higher. Mix grass seed containers where they can with compost and scatter remain for several years. over any bare patches.

When they get too big, they Give tired weed infested can then be transplanted lawns an Autumn weed and into the garden. They need feed following the makers semi shade and should instructions, it gives a better be fed with a high potash chance for grass to regrow fertiliser every month. where the weeds have been.

Other container plants Clear leaves out of ponds that will survive Winter well and place netting over to in a sheltered spot, keeping stop further leaves getting in. the soil dry in freezing If you have children let conditions, are Winter them help with gathering cherry, Ivies to soften the leaves and find a quiet edges, and Winter Pansies. spot to make a home for Add Grape Hyacinths and hedgehogs to overwinter.

Iris Reticulate, and try a A small cardboard box left Juniperus Squamata, which open at one end and packed spreads out its aromatic with leaves and maybe a bit silver blue foliage. Do wear gloves when handling this of straw too. Bundles of plant as it can cause skin short hollow cane wedged rashes. Hanging baskets can into the fork of a tree or even be planted up with pansies wired to a fence will provide violas and bellis daisies, and a winter home for ladybirds add one or two miniature and even bees. The latter really do need looking after daffodils.

Tidy up the garden so make sure you add plenty for Winter, cut out any of bee-friendly plants to your straggling shoots and dead garden.

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Tidy up the garden for Winter, cut out any straggling shoots and dead stems, especially if you don’t want them to free seed

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An elegant bird, it is intermediate in size between the slightly smaller black-headed gull and much larger herring gull, the typical ‘sea gull’. Adults are pure white with a pale grey back, black eye and greenish-yellow bill and legs. Wing tips are black with a large white spot at the end. Flight

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Yorkshire are at Eccup Reservoir and Tophill Low, north of Beverley.

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Films at HEART, which is about to embark on its second year, is a community film club based at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley. It offers members and non-members alike the chance to see some of the best independent cinema from around the world.

Untouchable

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The club has a large screen, top-quality projector and excellent sound and has been playing to appreciative audiences who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and informal seating. You can even bring in drinks and snacks from HEART Café to enjoy during the film.

Film nights are held once a month on Tuesday evenings.

The new season kicks off in September with ‘Untouchable’ and the following months will include, ‘The Hunt’, ‘About Elly’ and ‘The Sapphires’.

In support of local filmmakers, Films at HEART often shows short films before the main feature, and several filmmakers have come along to take part in a brief Q&A. The club welcomes approaches from local directors and writers who would like an outlet for their work and can be contacted through Facebook, Twitter (@FilmsAtHeart), or filmsatheart@gmail.com To see trailers for upcoming films, or for further information, visit www.

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ONLY GOD FORGIVES DIRECTED BY: NICOLAS WINDING REFN STARRING: RYAN GOSLING, KRISTEN SCOTT THOMAS, VITHAYA PANSRINGARM CERT: 18 - RUNNING TIME: 90 MINS This stunning, blood soaked tale of violent retribution sees Nicolas Winding Refn reunited with Ryan Gosling, star of his earlier feature, Drive, and is a visceral, utterly gripping film distinguished by an unsettling strangeness.

Gosling here turns in another tight-lipped, virtually monosyllabic performance as Julian, an American expat fleeing past demons in Bangkok where he runs a boxing gym with his brother, Billy, as a front for their drug smuggling operation.

A violently destructive cycle of revenge is set in motion when Billy, who from the outset strikes one as a particularly reprehensible piece of work, murders an underage prostitute. At this point the enigmatic, sword wielding police chief, Chang enters the fray. A self styled avenging angel, Chang gives the murdered girl’s father leave to do what he will with his daughter’s killer whereupon he wastes no time in caving in Billy

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skull. Chang’s redressing of the karmic balance doesn’t stop there, however.

Appalled by the man who let his daughter become embroiled in the sex trade,

It’s a curveball of a film, delivering something more and quite different from what one would expect from a standard issue ‘Violent Revenge Thriller’ genre flick

Chang makes him pay by slicing off an arm. Thus is Chang’s particular brand of brutal justice administered.

So far so messy. And it’s about to get messier with the arrival of Julian’s mother Crystal (an unrecognisable Kristen Scott Thomas).

A fearsome, no nonsense crime family matriarch, Crystal chidingly goads Julian into seeking out and exacting revenge on those responsible for Billy’s death, an action they will both come to regret.

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Slow, prowling tracking shots and a menacing, rumbling score imbue each scene with a sense of foreboding.

The effect is almost trance-inducing as the film immerses us in a simmering, seething, murky underworld and seduces with its lushly lurid visuals

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Top screenwriter, director and actress Kay Mellor will show her feature film ‘Fanny and Elvis’, starring Ray Winstone and Kerry Fox, at Cottage Road Cinema, Headingley, on Tuesday 24th September at 7.45pm.

This is a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

Kay, well known for her work on several successful drama series, including Fat Friends, Band of Gold, and The Syndicate, will also take part in a question and answer session with television presenter Gaynor Barnes.

“Kay is a tremendous advocate for Leeds and Cottage Road is a historic cinema. I thought it would be a great idea to bring the two together and raise money for two great charities”, said organiser Karen Duffield. “I have personally seen the amazing work of these two charities and know how important it is that funds are raised to allow the continuation and development of the fabulous work they do.”

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Fanny and Elvis is a romantic comedy set at the onset of the new millennium

husband Rob has run off with one of his students, her biological clock starts ticking away like a time bomb. The search for a sperm donor who is intelligent, healthy and has the right look is the focus.

Kate is thrust into a world of sperm counts, ovulation and IVF. Relationships, sex and fertility in a new millennium are at the heart of this exciting film.

“When Karen approached me to show Fanny and Elvis at Cottage Road I was delighted to be

part of such a wonderful event at my favourite cinema and the opportunity to support these worthwhile charities”, said Kay. Tickets (£10) are available from Cottage Road Cinema (0113 2751 606, www.cottageroad.co.uk), from Karen Duffield on 07930 355622 or Susan Preston on 07970 898923.

Three Headingley restaurants – Salvo’s, Giorgios and The Olive Tree – are offering early bird menus and a free drink in support of the event.

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Matthew E. White Mon 2 Sept, Brudenell Social Club.

Smooth, modern soul & funk with 70’s vibe, Brazilian tropicalia & country rock combined with the hallmarks of classic singer-songwriters like Randy Newman. £13

Caitlin Rose Sat 7 Sep, College of Music. Powerful Nashville country-folk singer-songwriter, drawing on influences from Linda Ronstadt, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell. £12

Merchandise Tue 3 Sept, Brudenell Social Club. Equal parts punk misanthropy, maudlin balladeering, fine art, low humour, classical study, psychedelic spacecasing, mad science & pop genius. £7

Eliza & The Bear Sun 8 Sep Oporto Bar. One of UK’s most promising young bands with guitar-driven indie-folk hooks reinforced by beautifully orchestrated horns, punctuated rhythms & emphatic vocals. £5

Penny Rimbaud Wed 4 Sep, Brudenell Social Club.

Founder member of Crass, now moved on to more of a spoken word performance: thought-provoking, challenging & highly entertaining. £6

New Shoots: ‘Orion’ 8 Sept, 1-4pm at Inkwell Potternewton Lane. Jazz drummer Steve Hanley brings together a band of young jazz players. £7/5

Daughn Gibson Wed 4 Sept, Brudenell Social Club.

American country singersongwriter formerly drummer for Pearls & Brass. £8 The Kast Off Kinks Fri 6 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £12. Former members of The Kinks who got together to play for Kinks Fan Club meetings & Charity events over 15 years ago.

Nick Harper Sat 7 Sep, Brudenell Social Club.

Son of legendary Roy Harper. Described as one of the finest guitarists of his generation, a folk troubadour, an acoustic balladeer - with a touch of rock ‘n’ roll on the side. £10 Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts+Gerry McNeice Sat 7 Sep, Otley Courthouse, £11 John Parish Sat 7 Sep, Hyde Park Picture House. Guitarist who has been working with PJ Harvey for more than a decade & has also developed an interesting solo career. £10

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The Orwells Mon 9 Sep, Brudenell Social Club. Young 5-piece band from Chicago, playing mixture of blues/ garage rock. £6 Lauren Aquilina Tue 10 Sep, The Cockpit.

Songstress armed with melancholic piano-driven melodies & lyrics with overwhelming honesty Cayucas Wed 11 Sep Brudenell Social Club.

5-piece band from Santa Monica, California. £8 Giant Drag Thu 12 Sep, Nation of Shopkeepers. Los Angeles duo Annie Hardy (guitarist/singer) & Micah Calabrese (drummer/synth).

Laconically melodic voice & distorted fuzz of guitars & synth are reminiscent at times of PJ Harvey, The Breeders or MBV. £10 Exit Calm Thu 12 Sep, The Cockpit. Evoking classic approach to music of Creation Records & producing music with heart, style & integrity. £7.50 The Black Angels Fri 13 Sep The Cockpit. Highly touted

psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas. £14 Jon Gomm Fri 13 Sep Brudenell Social Club. Leeds based singer/songwriter, guitar virtuoso & YouTube viral sensation. £10 New Shoots: Eirik Svela Trio 15 Sept, 1-4pm at Inkwell Potternewton Lane.

Last chance to catch Eirik before he goes back to Norway. £7/5 Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sun 15 Sep First Direct Arena. Bollywood classics & latest Bollywood hits intertwined with powerful Sufi chants like Allah Hoo. An unforgettable evening. £25. - £75 Jimmy Eat World Sun 15 Sep O2 Academy. Originally inspired by acts like Fugazi & Sunny Day Real Estate, their punkish, emo sound has won the hearts of millions. £18.50 Junip Mon 16 Sep, Brudenell Social Club. The songs are often dynamic, melodic & shadowy, intimate & atmospheric. £12 The Front Bottoms Tue 17 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8. A New Jersey punk band using acoustic guitar, indie-rock dance grooves & Springsteen-y keyboard lines.

Chastity Brown Tue 17 Sep, Seven Arts Centre, £8. A voice that’s sweet as molasses & wood smoke, clear & burning as summer sun!

Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun Wed 18 Sep, Brudenell Social Club. Anarcho-anglo storytellers influenced by alt. country folk & hardcore punk. £7 Swim Deep Thu 19 Sep, The Cockpit. Birmingham grungepop quartet with own brand of fuzzy grunge influenced pop, making waves across the UK. £9 Wire Thu 19 Sep, Brudenell Social Club. Undisputed originators of experimental postrock, having virtually drawn the map of modern guitar effects. Admired by Fugazi, My Bloody Valentine, Black Flag, Guided By Voices, & Blur. £14.50 YoungHusband Fri 20 Sep, The Cockpit. Heavy psych.

Influenced by The Birthday Party, Yo La Tengo, Beach Boys, The Ronnettes, Wire & The Cocteau Twin’s. £7 The Smyths Sat 21 Sep, Brudenell Social Club.

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Jazz Showcase: Kit Downes Trio 22 Sept, 1-4pm at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton, celebrating the classic piano trio tradition + ‘dangerous’ experiments on it.

Boyce Avenue Mon 23 Sep, City Varieties. Florida-based band popular for strong acoustic roots & melodic rock. £25 Rod Stewart Tue 24 Sep, First Direct Arena. Best loved for his unmistakable voice & incredible versatility, able to turn his hand to anything from rock to folk to standard classics. £60

from garage to psychedelia, with touches of soul and sunshine pop.

The Dangerous Summer Thu 26 Sep, The Cockpit.

Straightforward, earnest rock music charged with hope & containing a much-needed brand of sincerity. £7 The Wave Pictures Thu 26 Sep, Brudenell Social Club. Think early Pavement, Galaxie 500, The Pastels, Jonathan Richman. £8

Psychic Ills Tue 24 Sep Brudenell Social Club, £6. Psychic Ills are an experimental rock/ psychedelic rock band from New York, USA.

The Leeds Bluegrass Club Thurs 26 Sept, The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck (off Water Lane). Live, acoustic, Roots/ Bluegrass/Country music. Resident bands + guests from 8.30pm+ Picking sessions in back rooms, musicians welcome. £3. Details: John 267 0761, Kevin 267 7040

The Primitives Wed 25 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £12.

Probably best known for their 1988 top 5 hit ‘Crash’, The Primitives sound ranges

Roots: Annie Keating & Trio Fri 27 Sept, 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Singer/ songwriter from Brooklyn

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NY, who navigates the Americana environs also inhabited by Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin & Lucinda Williams. Played on Bob Harris show. £7 The Duckworth Lewis Method Fri 27 Sep, Brudenell Social Club.

Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy &Thomas Walsh of Pugwash perform cricketthemed whimsical tunes & witty lyrics which will bowl you over. £20 International Jazz Concert Series: Beats ‘n Pieces Sat 28 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton. Some of the most exciting young musicians in UK. Gang Of Four Sat 28 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £21.

One of the most radically inventive of the original New Wave bands, fusing politics, musical experimentation & sheer rock ‘n’ roll energy.

Beans on Toast Sat 28 Sep, The Wardrobe. Blending dark wit with serious social & political satire. £6 Evarose Sat 28 Sep The Cockpit. Oxfordsire female rock 4-piece made instant fans through their comical video for debut single ‘We Can Pretend Anyway’. £6 Mono All-Dayer Sun 29 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, 3pm. Featuring: White Mania + Hookworms + Carlton Melton + GNOD + Mugstar + Cold Pumas + Sauna Youth + Soft Walls + Kult Country + Tense Men. Enjoy the best, up & coming psychedelic & alternative bands. £10 Tim Burgess Mon 30 Sep, Brudenell Social Club.

Frontman with Manchester indie gods The Charlatans, playing a mix of old favourites & new tunes. £16 Drenge Tue 1 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, £8. Punked up blues-rock mayhem.

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HEALTH & FITNESS Pictured: Horsforth 10K 2012 – photo by Tony Hazell

We are looking forward to another sell out race

rganised by Horsforth Harriers Running Club, registration for the Horsforth 10K Road Race is now open. This year’s race will take place on Sunday 29th Septembe, starting at 10am from its established base at Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge.

Once again Horsforthbased medical software company TPP has agreed to sponsor the race – their fifth consecutive year of sponsorship.

This year’s nominated charity is the Joint Activities and Motor Education Service (JAMES), a local charity that works with over 2000 disadvantaged young people and their families every year. They aim to provide a caring environment where young people can overcome disadvantage and lack of provision to achieve their full potential through the delivery of relevant education, training and leisure opportunities.

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Horsforth 10K has earned a justifiable reputation as one of the best and most popular 10K races in the area

“Every year we choose a different local charity to benefit from our race”, said Race Committee member Ian Park. “The ever-generous running community support the charity via additional funds with their entry, which we, as a club, match pound for pound.”

The Horsforth 10K course sticks mainly to roads as it heads back towards Horsforth following a sharp uphill start, with a long stretch of flat on the canal towpath from near Rodley back to Apperley Bridge with just the final couple of hundred metres on the grass of the Woodhouse Grove playing fields. The race

has been previously won

by London 2012 Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee.

“Horsforth 10K has earned a justifiable reputation as one of the best and most popular 10K races in the area”, said Race Director Bob Foulkes.

“We are looking forward to another sell out race. Entries on the day are permitted up to the race limit but to be sure of a place it is best to enter prior race day via the Horsforth Harriers website.”

Entry forms can be downloaded from www. horsfor thharriers.co.uk, www.ukresults.net and www.runnersworld.co.uk/ horsforth10K. Every finisher will receive a technical race t-shirt.

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The Boards also provide information about the annual Otley Walking Festival; Otley Walkers – a group offering mid-week and weekend walks;

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Otley is an accredited Walkers are Welcome town, and recognised as an outstanding, attractive destination for walkers. The information board at Wharfemeadows, along with one at Surprise View on the Chevin Ridge, highlights a range of local walks, between three and nine miles in length, and the Six Dales Trail, a 38 mile

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YOUNGER LIFE

CHILDREN GO POTTY FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

This year, thousands of children (aged 3 – 11) will help to raise vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care by growing daffodils (the charity’s logo) as part of the Mini Pots of Care appeal.

Now in its ninth year, Mini Pots of Care is a project for schools and teaches children about science, nature and the work of Marie Curie Nurses. Free detailed lesson plans supporting Key Stages 1 and 2 are available online. Activity resources for youth groups are also available to download.

Last year 117 schools in West Yorkshire took part and raised over £10,000, which helped to provide over 500 hours of nursing care. Schools receive a free kit, including daffodil bulbs, to plant in the Autumn and care for throughout the winter months.

Then, in Spring, the children celebrate their blooming daffodils by holding a Mini Pots of Care Fundraising Day, when they have fun painting their pots, holding fundraising activities.

To register your school or group, call 0845 052 4184 or visit www.mariecurie.org. uk/minipotsofcare before 4th October, 2013.

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FROEBELIAN WIN IN NATIONAL ART COMPETITION

Issy Hill from Froebelian School won first place in the minimecardco.com nationwide art competition, which had over 3,000 entries from across the UK. Issy’s design won the school a fabulous forest bird box, which will attract more birds and allow the children to study wildlife in the school grounds.

“Creativity is really important for children and this is encouraged through the many art projects we do in the school”, commented head teacher Mr Tranmer.

The Froebelian School is an independent school for 190 boys and girls aged three to 11 years. It aims to provide children with a happy learning environment where they are challenged and supported to achieve personal excellence.

Ac a d e m i c success is at its heart and this is complemented by plenty of sport, music, art and drama.

There is also a full programme of extra-curricular activities, including opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

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Lawnswood School is holding its fifth annual Art & Design Technology Exhibition on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th September, 6 – 8pm, showcasing the best of Lawnswood talent in painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, and 3D.

This joint project between school staff, Friends of Lawnswood and Lawnswood Sixth Form, provides a unique opportunity for sixth formers to gain experience in curating and having responsibility for key elements of a show. In addition, Design Technology students have designed the publicity flyers and logo for the exhibition.

The standard of work continues to be exceptionally high and, as in previous years, there will be an opportunity to commission and purchase particular pieces. The exhibition will include work from Year 6 primary school children who attended art workshops run by

Lawnswood Art Department.

The audience will be asked to vote for five different prize categories across the year groups. Entry is free and the two evenings will be accompanied by music from Lawnswood students. Refreshments will also be provided.

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ocal Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups had a Summer term packed with adventure. Twentyfive Guides, aged 10 – 15, from Headingley and Hyde Park attended the Girlguiding Leeds County Camp at Bradley Woods. They enjoyed a fantastic variety of adventurous activities, including coracle building, a high ropes course, caving, archery and bungee trampolining.

Other Summer activities involved outdoor cooking over wood fires and gaining ‘Independent Living’ badges.

The Rainbows (ages 5-7) and Brownies (7-10) joined up for a lovely evening of making and flying kites on Woodhouse Moor. The girls were thrilled to see how well their handmade kites performed.

The groups meet for about an hour a week during term time and the girls chose their own programme of activities.

The sessions are all volunteer led and new volunteers are always welcome. Planned activities for the Autumn term involve ‘The Great Brownie Bunsale’ at Hyde Park in September – where the money raised will go to a charity of the Brownies choice and taking part in the Leeds Owl Trail.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Active Women Leeds Cycle rides 3rd Sun of month, 11am from Waitrose car park, Meanwood. Circular routes along quiet roads or off road cycle paths. Free. Details: 395 7364, www.goskyride.com/ breeze Badminton Anyone? Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30 – 9.30pm, Trinity University, Horsforth. Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532 Bramhope Bowls Club New members welcome. Social bowling, friendly & league matches April – October.

Details: Stewart 267 3311, Ewart 267 8001 Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome.

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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 & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio. Identity documents required on first visit. Details: leedsnaturistgroup@gmail. com, www.leedsnaturistgroup. com Like to Walk? Join group that meets 10am Tues twice a month for 10 – 12 mile walks.

Details: Richard 267 3623 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 (£1 juniors).

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Members only. Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713 ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John Hartley 01943 874162 Bramhope Arts Club Meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. New season starts Mon 2 Sept with demo in pastels of pool reflections. 9 Sept: Practical evening. 16 Sept: Practical landscape competition. 23 Sept: Practical evening. New members welcome. Details: Dorothy 261 4525 Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 21 Sept, 10am – 4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. Anne Allan will demonstrate how to paint cats in the meticulous style. New members welcome.

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66 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 Arts Society meets Wed, 7.30pm The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth. 4 Sept: Demonstration in acrylics by Brian Stevenson. 18 Sept: Still Life. 25 Sept: criticism evening & social with Farsley Art Club.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

coffees, juice & lots of chat.

Everyone welcome.

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

Indoor Car Boot Sale Sat 21 Sept, 10am – 1pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown.

Wide variety of stalls. Entry by donation. Refreshments.

Details: Jenny Dixon 218 5565, jennyd@st-gemma. co.uk

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

Coffee Morning at Horsforth Museum on Sat 28th of September homemade baking & good company from 10 am untill 12 noon.

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,

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

Headingley Flea Market Sat 21 Sept, 2 – 4pm, HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley.

Hidden treasures & bargains. Discover HEART café. Headingley Flea Market supports Headingley Development Trust – so you can shop & support a great cause. Tables going fast book now on fleamarket@ heartcentre.org.uk

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 7 Sept, 9.30am – 1pm on Town St. Leeds Feline Friends Charity Auction Sat 28 Sept, viewing 10am, Auction 11am at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth LS18. Many bargains to be found!

Nearly New Sale Sat 14 Sept, 10am – 12pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Over 50 stalls selling things for babies, toddlers and Mumsto-be in great condition & at bargain prices! Entry £1.

Refreshments. Details: Jenny Dixon 218 5565, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk 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

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Please leave at Reception) & games, Hog Roast. Entry by donation. Details: Michelle 218 5570, michelleb@stgemma.co.uk St Gemma’s Vintage Fair Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sept; 16 & 17 Nov. Entry by donation. Fantastic retro clothes, accessories, vinyl & furniture. Plus vintage hair & make-overs, vintage tea shop & Leeds auctioneer Gary Don will value your treasures for a small donation to the Hospice.

GROUPS/CLUBS 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 Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show Sat 31 Aug, 2 - 4.15pm, Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane. Entries from non-members welcome.

Details of classes from Mrs S Halliday, 267 1708. Society meets 2nd Mon (Sept – May), 7.45pm Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett, 2613095 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@ working-it.co.uk.

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

New members welcome.

Details: Leslie Brown 250 2378 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 Annual Show Sat 14 Sept.

Classes for flowers, plants, fruits, vegetables & floral art, plus craft-work, cooking, photography, & children’s classes. Schedules/entry forms available from Martin Tyas 261 2471, Mrs K Hill 267 1858, Holt Park & Horsforth libraries.

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets 2 Sept, 10.30.am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall, 16 Sept, 10.30.am – 12 noon at St Margaret’s Parish Centre (attached to church).

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 Hunger Hills Woods Bat Watch Sat 28 Sept. Meet Leeds Ranger Steve Joul 6.30pm on Hall Lane (opp. children’s playground). Booking essential to ensure everyone has a good experience. Details: 258 3140 or leelanefarm@hotmail.com

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in main car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided.

Friends of Leeds City Museums raise funds to finance acquisitions for Leeds’ museums, through range of exciting trips & social events. New members welcome. Details: 269 3899, jspearsonster@gmail.com 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 Horsforh Photograpic Club New sessions start Wed 4 Sept., 7pm in the Stable Block behind Horsforth Musuem New members welcome Open Night Wed 18 Sept. 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 20 Sept, 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 Caledonian Society.

Sat 28 Sept, 3pm. Guided tour of ‘Marks IN Time’ M&S Heritage Museum at Leeds University. Parking available.

Details & registration: 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 Combined Arts Poetry, Prose & Music Evening Wed 18 Sept, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. First Poetry Evening of new season, hosted by poet & musician Miles Cain. Entry £3 /£1.50 Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meetings: 29 Aug; 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.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer-run social group organising variety of events in North Leeds & city centre.

All ages & friendly people welcome. Details; www.lets-goleeds.co.uk Mah Jong Thurs 10am – 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles.

Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. Details: Jenny 230 0094 Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 16 Sept, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute – Team Quiz Night. Mon 30 Sept, 7.30pm at The Stute – Talk on Water Aid. Details: Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316 National Trust Leeds Association meets throughout the year. Join your local branch. Details: Pam 258 8178 North Leeds History Group meets Mon, 1 – 3pm (Oct – end April) 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 Royal Park Community Consortium meets regularly.

Details: Sue 07796 784018, Paul 07962 255621, huayhuash@rock.com Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Details: www.leedsivc. org.uk The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 01943 463332 Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues, 9.30pm Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www. trackrodmotorclub.co.uk 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.

Christmas programme rehearsals start Thurs 19 Sept at Adel Methodist Church.

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. First rehearsal Mon 16 Sept at St Chad’s, 7.30pm.

Everyone welcome. Details: Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly, enthusiastic choir, Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff. Rehearsals of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ for a concert on 12 Nov start Mon 2 Sept, 7.30pm, St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Details: info@horsforthchoralsociety. co.uk

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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 Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome.

Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk Leeds Guild of Singers Welcomes new members, especially tenors & basses.

Confident sight-readers.

Singing renaissance & contemporary music.

Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds University.

Details: Liz secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Moor Voices Wed fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley. Informal singing group. Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120, airasa.ms@gmail.com

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

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

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

Players for Pleasure Playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, all instruments, over 18s.

Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.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

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

Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348

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 Craft Club Thurs, 2.15 – 4pm Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd, LS7. Informal group for all crafting abilities. Join in group activities or bring your own. All welcome. Details: 393 0600, www.interact.uk.net Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets 1st Wed, 1.30pm Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out, dining, walks, etc. New members welcome. Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

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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 Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. Everyone welcome. Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) Based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher Hill LS16.

Mon 1 – 3pm: Tea & Cakes with bingo & raffle; Tues 10 – 11am: Tai Chi Gentle Exercise; Thurs 10 – 11.30am: Drop in Group cuppa & chat; Thurs

11.30am – 1pm: Bingo & Lunch Club. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds.org.uk, step.2.step@btconnect.com Willows Tuesday Club Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for the over 60s. Various activities, outings, afternoon tea. Mini bus available in the Horsforth area. Don’t feel lonely come & join us. Details: Jean 258 3449 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.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services: 10am Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am.

Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, 9am informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues. All welcome.

Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall Parish: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www. ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk Christian Meditation Group Meets every other Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth. Part of World Community for Christian Meditation. All welcome.

Details: 258 3780, www. christianmeditation.org.uk

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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 The Fourth Way of G.I. Gurdjieff 10 Sept: A talk

by Bob Bows of the Leeds Gurdjieff Society. Wed 18 Sept: Readings from ‘In Search of the Miraculous’ by P.D. Ouspensky. 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Free.

All Welcome. Details: 07581 080667, rb@gurdjieff-leeds. com, www.gurdjieff-leeds.com 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.

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holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk Horsforth Churches Together Next meeting 4 Sept, 7.30pm in Central Methodist Church, Town St. Sat 21 Sept: Hope in the Park event, 1 – 4pm with live music, children’s events & food – all free.

Kagyu Buddhist Group Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Drop-in 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 8 Sept: Introduction to Ayurveda for Health & Education with Dr Majosh Jolly Green Ayurveda Spa, Wetherby. 22 Sept: Lecture: ‘The Spiritual Evolution of Mankind’ by Buddha Maitreya (Koji Tekeuchi from Japan).

Both at 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 Meditation & Modern Buddhism Classes Tue 7.30 - 9.30pm at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8; Thurs 7.30 9.30pm at Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter’s Building, LS9.

Details: 265 2188, info@ meditationinleeds.org, or www.meditationinleeds.org Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www.leedsquakers.org.uk Raja Yoga Meditation Course 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

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 Sun 8 Sept, 3pm, Messy Church fun, food & crafts for all the family. Sun 29 Sept, 9.30am, Harvest Celebration - family friendly service & a warm welcome for all. See www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk for details of all services & events.

St John the Baptist, Church Lane, Adel Sunday Services 8 & 10am, & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am. All welcome.

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Open Day Sat 30 June 10am.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm.

All welcome. Details: www.stmichaels-headingley.org.uk

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72 St Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sun – Family Eucharist with band. 3rd Sun – Kid’s Club. In Church Hall - Cubs: Tues 6.30 – 7.45pm (2676994); Rainbows: Thurs 5 – 6pm (07786 497378); Brownies: Thurs 6 – 7.30pm (2613730) Details: Revd Dr Ian J White 2673676, Revd Linda Ludkin 2301564 www. stpaulirelandwood.org.uk St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6. Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk Serenity Circle meets Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation.

Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details: 2581126/ 07906 065694 West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service 10.30am. Crèche for young children. Refreshments after service. All welcome.

SUPPORT Arthritis Care 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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane.

Incl. hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744 Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon, 7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274 5167 IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@ letscureibs.com Leeds Coeliac Group meets 7pm Fri 20 Sept for glutenfree Chinese meal at G-Wu Restaurant, Stainburn Parade, 300 Harrogate Rd, Moortown LS17. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, 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 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 Tues 7pm at HEART Headingley; Weds 6.30pm at Roundhay Friends Meeting House; Sat 10am at Rawdon Friends Meeting House. All welcome.

Details: 07981 940603, www. oagb.org.uk

be Florence Nightigale. Entry £2 including refreshments.

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

‘In and Under the Vatican’ Sat 21 Sept, 7.30pm at St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Adel. A talk

by Professor Joyce Hill.

Tickets (£7) include supper & are available from Sylvia Halliday on 267 1708 & Beryl Thompson 267 3875

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Mon, Wed & Thurs Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 267 1721 The Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre) is at the Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, two Saturdays a month. Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions. Details: Karen 01937 573166, or John & Ann 274 9074. www. marigoldwellbeingcentre. org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am – noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth, LS18. Sept 18: Dr Layinka Swinburne, retired pathologist, on ‘Cures from the Garden.’ Sept 25: David Geldart, assistant Head Teacher at St Mary’s, Menston, talks about the Bambisanani Partnership with a school in South Africa. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com Horsforth Civic Society Public Meeting Wed 11 Sept, 7.30pm at St Margaret’s Parish Hall. An illustrated presentation by Martin Hughes, Chairman of Horsforth Civic Society, on ‘Horsforth, planning for housing – more than we want, less than we thought’. £2.

Horsforth Historical Society Talk Tues 17 Sept in the Stables Block behind Museum at 7 30 pm will be presented

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Leeds Anglo German Club Wed 18 Sept, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. ‘Puppet Theatre in Germany, Switzerland & Skipton’, a talk in German & English by Daniel Lempen of Lempen Puppet Theatre, incl. a brief demonstration. Details: 268 7697 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 RSPB Group meets Weds 18 Sept, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane.

Illustrated talk by Tim Melling, on ‘Canada - the Wild West’, looking at the birds & wildlife of Vancouver Island & British Columbia. All welcome. Details: rspbleeds@ googlemail.com Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets to discuss a topic on Thurs 26 Sept, 1.45pm in Veritas Ale & Wine Bar, Great George St. Details: Warwick 2288584, warwick.t@ ntlworld.com

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74 ‘The Immune System of the Soul’ Sun 1 Sept, 7 – 9pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. Free talk by best selling author, motivational speaker & spiritual coach Mike George on ‘How to strengthen your natural resistance to disease!’ Booking essential.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds WOMEN’S GROUPS 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 Horsforth W.I. Mon 16 Sept, 7.30pm St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane. The speaker will be Bill Kerr who will give some anecdotes from house clearances & antiques that he has found.

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 Henderson 265 116, maryhenderson@btinternet. com Meanwood WI meets Tues 17 Sept, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. There will be a speaker from Hotter Shoes. All welcome. Details: 294 5626 Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi. org/leeds White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon (Sept – June),

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COMMUNITY NOTICES 7.30pm Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. Go along & meet them on 9 Sept. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills. Details: Pauline Neale, 269 3542, pauline.neale@ ntlworld.com, www.the-asc. org.uk Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs, 1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

MISC/ Events Book Sale Sat 21 Sept, 10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Hundreds of paperbacks & hardbacks + large selection of jigsaws.

Many children’s books just 20p.

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 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. Details: arts@ heartcentre.org.uk Family History Sat 28 Sept, 2 – 3.45pm - research meeting at Horsforth Museum £2 per session incl refreshments.

Films @ HEART Tues 10 Sept, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. ‘Untouchable’ - a charming, uplifting French film – an irreverent, humorous take on disability, closely drawn from real-life, focusing on a superficially mismatched friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic & his ex-con carer.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm.

Free. Donations welcome.

Details: 261 4344, www. hopepastures.org Hope Pastures Fashion Show Fri 13 Sept,7.30pm Weetwood Hall. Drinks on arrival. Outfits supplied by Harriets of Otley. Opportunity to view clothes after show.

Lucky Dip drawn by Clare King (ex-Emmerdale). Tickets £20 from 261 4344, info. hopepastures@gmail.com Leeds Skyrack Lions Club Awareness Evening Thurs 26 Sept, 7.15pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Part of worldwide organization that aims to meet the needs of local communities. Open to all. Working to benefit those who need assistance.

Come along & find out more.

Details: 01943 510 106, www.lions105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack Lipreading Classes Wed & Thurs, 1 – 3pm at DALES (Deaf Across Leeds Enablement Service) Minerva House, East Parade Leeds. For anyone with hearing loss. £3 per 2 hour session. Details: Susan Lee 07910 831646, or susan@susanleelipreading. com

Mind, Body, Spirit Evening Wed 25 Sept, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. ‘Breath work & Personal Coaching. Breath work relieves anxiety & stress, helps overcome insomnia & panic attacks, brightens your outlook on life & connects you with the life-changing energy of breath. £3.50/£2.50 Volunteer Befriending Caring Together is looking for volunteers to help support its work with older people in Woodhouse & Little London, offering practical as well as emotional support. It also runs various exercise, educational & social activities. Details: Lisa Hutton 243 0298, lisa@ caringtogether.org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 7 Sept, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds.

Lecture: ‘100 Years of Family History in the Theatre’ by Nicia Taberner. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J. Butler, 263 9540

New Ranger Unit opening in Meanwood for girls ages 14 – 25. Following on from Girl Guides, Rangers meet & complete activities from the Senior Section programme, including life skills, new hobbies & experiences. New group starts Sept. Helpers/ leaders welcome! Details: Jenny Cantrell 07999 502775, chirpy_chick2000@ hotmail.com Plant Sale Sat 21 Sept, 10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Herbaceous plants, alpines, shrubs, winter pansies & violas.

Quiz Night Sat 21 Sept, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall. Licensed bar. Tickets (£9) include Fish & Chips supper – available from 267 3621, 267 4706

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City Varieties Music Hall presents

Written by Peter Rowe Directed by Vik Sivalingam Designed by Colin Piggot Musical Direction by Dai Watts

Saturday 30 November 2013 – Sunday 12 January 2014

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