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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

Team ‘Lost in Allegro’ Heads for Mongolia! JFest International Returns to The Carriageworks UWFRA Introduces the Wharfedale Three Peaks

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Dear Readers,

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

Still waiting for the weather to warm up, but all the signs of Summer are here in the guise of festivals galore! Of course, this year there is more going on than ever, what with Le Grand Depart and all. This Summer, turn any corner and you’ll find a festival – whether it’s art, literature, theatre, sport or music! Team ‘Lost in Allegro’ Heads for Mongolia! JFest International Returns to The Carriageworks UWFRA Introduces the Wharfedale Three Peaks

FEATURES

Team ‘Lost in Allegro’ Heads for Mongolia

A month long adventure that will take three guys from their homes in Headingley to Mongolia, all in the name of charity.

One to look out for this month is JFest International, a huge celebration of Jewish arts and music at The Carriageworks; Alan Bennett is headlining at The Big Bookend – the rock festival for words; and Headingley Music Festival chalks up its fifth year! With fine weather promised, numerous people are taking up challenges – from running and cycling to crazy

expeditions half way across the world in clapped out cars! We are particularly sad to bring you the news of Richard Crossley’s death. Richard had played a leading role in the Headingley community for many years and will be sorely missed. As usual there’s lots going on so check out the Community Pages. And, don’t forget to check our website (www. northleedslife.co.uk) for even more news and events. We look forward to receiving your upcoming news. Deadline for July is 1st June and 1st July for August, with advertising deadlines running a week later.

We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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Dr Kersten Hall’s new book tells the story of Leeds physicist William T. Astbury

38 Horsforth’s Role in WWI

Thanks to a £10,000 Heritage Lottery grant people will learn more about the names on the Horsforth Cenotaph.

64 The Wharfedale Three JFest International: A Huge Celebration of Stage and Music Celebrating the Jewish journey.

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Peaks Challenge

A new walk to promote the work of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.

68 An Epic Trip for Headingley Scouts

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Headingley and other Central Yorkshire County Scouts, undertake a three week expedition to Morocco.

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Life & Style

The discovery of the structure of DNA by the Cambridge scientists James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 was without doubt one of the biggest landmarks in the history of science. It not only transformed our understanding of biology but also enabled huge advances in medicine such as the production of new forms of insulin

EDITORIAL

Carole Carey-Campbell

carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes. Yet few people realise that the

DEPUTY EDITOR

very first attempts at solving the structure of DNA were made right

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here in Leeds thanks to the work of the physicist William T. Astbury,

Kyle Harvey

who lived in Headingley.

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Dr Kersten Hall’s new book ‘Man in the Monkeynut Coat’ tells his story. Through his groundbreaking work using X-rays to study the molecular structure of wool fibres for the local textile industries of West Yorkshire in the late 1920s, Astbury not only helped to transform our understanding of biology, but also laid the foundations for the momentous discovery of the structure of DNA by Cambridge scientists, James Watson and Francis Crick. However, while Watson and Crick went on to win the Nobel Prize for their discovery, Astbury’s name is now barely remembered outside Leeds. Yet in his time he was a scientist of international stature whose biggest idea found its expression

He has given Leeds a fantastic scientific heritage of which the city can be very proud

in the form of a rather unusual overcoat. “Astbury interested me for reasons other than science”, said Dr Kersten Hall. “He was very much a man pulled in opposite directions. While his head told him that life was simply a complex assembly of molecules, his heart told him that this simply could not be the whole story. I think that it was perhaps this tension that made him such an intriguing character to write about. His life and work have given Leeds a fantastic scientific heritage of which the city can be very proud.”

Rachael Stafford

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Life & Style

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ROWLAND WINN (1871-1959) AN EARLY MOTOR CAR ENTHUSIAST

When motor cars first appeared on the roads in the 1890s they were viewed with great suspicion and fiercely opposed by horseowners and rail and tram companies. Initially classed as locomotives, their speed limit was four miles an hour and a man with a red flag had to walk well in front to warn other road-users. Their future seemed deeply uncertain, but one young man in Leeds, Rowland Winn, was fired with enthusiasm for this new form of transport and for the business opportunities it offered. Rowland Winn was born in 1871, the third son in a family of nine children. From modest beginnings his father had built up a successful practice as an architect, but Rowland chose not to follow in his footsteps – he had a mechanical bent and was determined to pursue it. When he left Leeds Modern School he was apprenticed to a firm of hydraulic engineers, then took a variety of jobs working with engines, building up his expertise. In 1892, just 21, he persuaded two friends to join him in renting a cellar in Cookridge Street where they made and repaired cycles during the day and worked on engines in the evenings. He soon bought his friends out (for £7.19s) and set up on his own, but money was tight and his father was dismissive of Rowland’s wild dreams of a career with these new-fangled machines. But he persevered, built up the business, and by 1899 had become the first agent in Leeds for a range of cars from home and abroad – Levassor, Benz, De Dion, Daimler. His success meant he could move to larger premises behind the Town Hall. These cars were expensive, catering for a luxury market where his specialist knowledge and skills were highly valued. Rowland began to offer driving lessons to potential owners, and thought up stunts to publicise and popularise this exciting new mode of transport – he drove an Oldsmobile up and down the Town Hall steps; he borrowed Ernest Beckett’s ‘Gladiator car’, bedecked in flowers, for his wedding in 1902; he drove across Woodhouse Moor and was convicted of speeding ‘furiously’ at 12 mph; and wherever he went he attracted attention with his musical horn. He acquired a national reputation as a driver and car expert, taking part in rallies and competitions across the country. In 1900 he lectured to the Leeds Association of Engineers on ‘Modern Motor Vehicles’, foreseeing a time when increased demand would mean cheaper cars for the common man – and the possible advantages of cars powered by electricity instead of ‘spirit’.

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In 1903 an Act was passed which recognised the motor car as a new form of transport, introduced licensing, and raised the speed limit to 20mph. Rowland acquired the first Leeds license – U1 – which he gave to his friend Arthur Currer Briggs when he was elected Lord Mayor; it has remained the Lord Mayor’s number ever since. In the same year of 1903 Henry Ford started producing the low-priced Model T Ford – motoring for the masses. Rowland Winn was the first and sole Ford distributor in Yorkshire, and took full advantage of the rapid expansion of the market for cars in the years prior to the First World War. His business boomed, and he and his wife Lucy moved upmarket to Headingley, first to 1 Alma Road and later Oakwood House, Claremont Road. During the First World War he took on an official role to introduce motorised tractors into Yorkshire agriculture, which won him an MBE. In the 1920s and 30s his company continued to expand and prosper, now with imposing showrooms and workshops in Woodhouse Lane (where the Merrion Centre stands now), with tempting displays of glittering new cars. Meanwhile he took on various public roles, serving as a Councillor (Conservative) for 29 years and as Lord Mayor in 1939, on the verge of war. Though now in his seventies he was active in organising essential wartime transport services in Leeds. One of his personal interests was the Leeds Children’s Holiday Camp at Silverdale, near Morecambe, founded in 1904, to which he donated £15,000. The camp still

provides disadvantaged children from Leeds with free holidays in beautiful surroundings. In the 1950s he retired from public and business life, and in 1956, three years before he died, he was awarded the Freedom of the City in recognition of his contribution to the city’s life and prosperity.

By Eveleigh Bradford

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Horsforth to Become Fairtrade Town Horsforth is on its way to becoming a Fairtrade town. This involves thinking ethically about how we live and, in the process, helping others. A campaign backed by both Horsforth Churches Together and Horsforth Town Council began recently. They are currently looking for businesses, schools and individuals to join them and to commit to choosing Fairtrade products where possible. To support the campaign or find out more, please email Matt Wright at matt@lhbc. org.uk Football 110x153mm.ai

Daffy the Daffodil visited Leeds recently to enjoy a Blooming Great Tea Party! Everyone is encouraged to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party between 21st and 29th June to help raise funds for the charity. It can be as simple as a cuppa with colleagues, a vintage inspired tea party, or a garden party with friends. It’s a great way to get together to do something easy and fun for charity. The money raised will help Marie Curie Nurses in West Yorkshire to provide more free care to people with terminal illnesses in their own homes. “Whether you’re a dab hand at baking cakes or simply enjoying a cuppa with friends is more your cup of tea, holding a Blooming 1Great 31/01/2014 Tea Party is09:20 a fun way to get

The money raised will help Marie Curie Nurses in West Yorkshire

together and raise funds for an important cause”, said Marie Curie Community Fundraiser Hannah Saxon. “However big or small your tea party, you will be helping to raise the crucial funds that make it possible for Marie Curie Nurses to continue to provide care for people at the time when they need it most.” For more information, and to sign up for your free Blooming Great Tea Party fundraising pack, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty or call 08700 340 040. To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Service, talk to your GP, district nurse or discharge nurse. For more information, please visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk.

I’ll be remembered for my football obsession and remembering St. Gemma’s

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e all look forward to a break, a time away from the stresses and strains of everyday life and we want our holiday to start smoothly and in comfort. When people talk about a chauffeur in a posh car, we all think, “that would be nice…if only it didn’t cost the earth”. Well, at Arrow Cars, it no longer costs the earth to travel in style, they offer their New E Class Mercedes service for only a small supplement. For example, if you are flying from Manchester, a one-way journey in an E Class Mercedes, with a fully uniformed driver, will cost just £85. You don’t need to worry about driving on one of the country’s busiest motorways in rush hour, booking a parking space at the airport, or hauling your luggage onto a shuttle bus to take you to the terminal. You can just relax, sit back and enjoy the journey.

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“Most people think of a journey in a Mercedes as being an expensive, unaffordable luxury”, said David Richmond, Chairman of Arrow Cars. “Until recently, I would have agreed. But now, with the introduction of our new Mercedes service, it is affordable. We can now take you to Manchester Airport, from anywhere in Leeds, for only £85, and just £110 in one of our Mercedes Vito 8-seaters, that’s

You don’t need to worry about driving on one of the country’s busiest motorways in rush hour

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On 19th July, Simon Kuznetsov (who teaches in Skipton), Alastair Adams (a settlements administrator at TD Direct), and Vincent Cook (a recruitment consultant at Shakleton Duke) will be setting off in a 38 year old Austin Allegro Estate on a month long adventure, driving from their homes in Headingley to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, all in the name of charity.

his insane adventure is part of the annual Mongol Rally, where teams from all over the world drive ridiculous cars from London to Mongolia. There is no set route, no help and no support vehicles along the way. The teams have to get themselves over 10,000 miles of awful roads, desserts, mountain ranges and river crossings to reach their destination. Team ‘Lost in Allegro’ is entering in a 1976 Austin Allegro Estate – regarded by the motoring press as ‘the worst car ever made’! The car will have new wheels and tyres, a full engine prep, and a set of rare spare parts collected with sponsorship from the Leeds English Language School, Hicks & Weatherburn, Studio 81 and Stone

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We really can’t wait to get started

Mill Stay, with Princess Garage in Headingley and Fobi’s Hardware in Meanwood helping out too. “We have confidence in the car now, and really can’t wait to get started”, said Simon. “We know an Allegro has done it before, but this will be the first ever estate version, one of only four still running in the UK. We love our ‘Melanie’ and are keen to prove the Austin can do it!”

The lads all attended Lawnswood High School together and have dreamt of taking on the Mongol Rally. They are keen to explore new countries, have a once in a lifetime experience, and raise money for some great causes. The team is planning to take the southern route, crossing around 15 countries, travelling through Europe then into Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, before taking a short cut through Russia into Mongolia. The trip should take around 30 days. The team aims to raise £5,000 for four charities – Alzheimers Research UK, Friends of Alfie Martin (LGI Neonatal Unit), Shelterbox, and Cool Earth. The Lost in Allegro boys will also be filming a feature length documentary of their trip, which will be shown at the Cottage Road Cinema in the Autumn. If you would like to support team Lost in Allegro, please visit www.lostinallegro.com You can also follow them on twitter: @ lostinallegro.

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It has just been confirmed that the terrifying, flesh-eating Tyrannosaurus Rex will be joining ‘Dino Jaws’ at New Dock Hall and it is already leaving a trail of destruction in its wake! This is just one of the many

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In May 2011, Airedale House on Kirkstall Road threw open its doors and invited local businesses in to it’s carefully designed corporate environment. Nearly three years on, it has expanded to accommodate even more local enterprise. A further nine offices have just opened, and Airedale House is now home to 28 successful businesses that all have the flexibility to expand or contract as their businesses change. These include PR and marketing companies, advertising and recruitment agencies and even a small, local brewery. The facilities include ample free car parking, three fully equipped conference/meeting rooms, tea rooms, restrooms and even showers.

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“We like to think of Airedale House as a big family”, said Adam Duffield. The Centre is family run, with Martyn Duffield as Chairman, with his two sons Adam and Simon as joint managing directors. Not only did they found the business together, they rolled up their sleeves and actually built the Business Centre themselves! Everything is in place to ensure that tenants can comfortably and effectively get on with their business. Every office is fully equipped with state-ofthe-art, super fast broadband and network communications systems. You can be up and running in under two hours. Two full time receptionists direct calls, take messages and greet visitors

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we like more than to see our clients’ businesses succeed and expand

to the corporate environment. Everything is provided, right down to the tea and coffee. The space is highly flexible. Suites are priced to incentivise small companies to grow and can accommodate from two to 18 people. The offices include air conditioning, CCTV and security shutters, secure key fob enabling 24/7 access and all utility bills. “We created Airedale House as a business with the aim to facilitate new enterprises and there’s nothing we like more than to see our clients’ businesses succeed and expand into their own premises”, said Simon Duffield. “Job done!”

There’s space to grow and room to breathe. The building, originally a bicycle warehouse for Raleigh Bikes in the 1800s, provides beautiful spaces with high ceilings and large arched windows. It is right on the River Aire, overlooking Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve, which is home to a herd of deer, a family of otters, kingfishers, numerous other birds and butterflies, and swans that sail majestically past. You’d never believe you were just minutes from the city centre and right on busy Kirkstall Road.

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Few people realise that Goldsborough Estates, part of Bupa, provides private leasehold retirement and assisted living apartments, cottages and bungalows throughout the country. Its purpose-built developments are ideal for over 55s who may be thinking of downsizing or moving to be closer to family, and who wish to live independently but with the peace of mind that comes from living in a safe, secure environment. Most developments have a house manager on site and a 24-hour emergency response service. Goldsborough Estates are specialists in the management of leasehold retirement accommodation and have an award-winning track record and reputation for working in

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partnership with their customers to deliver the high quality, value-for-money services expected as part of their independent retirement lifestyle. As leading members of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, they are the preferred choice of corporate landlords and residents’ groups as trusted providers of management, maintenance and estate agency services. Existing leaseholders seeking a change of manager via Right to Manage legislation have benefitted from the advantages of appointing Goldsborough Estates as their managing agent. Local developments include Chevin Court in Otley, Stansfield Court near Knaresborough and Southlands & Church Square Mansions in Harrogate. For further information, contact Simon Crewe, Managing Director on 0113 381 6111, simon.crewe@ bupa.com, or Annette Elliott, Commercial Operations

Manager on 0113 381 6429, annette.elliott@bupa.com, or visit www.goldsboroughestates.co.uk Goldsborough Estates will be at The Great Yorkshire Show (Stand 490) from Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th July.

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Arts & Culture

JFest International returns to The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, from Sunday 29th June – Wednesday 2nd July. Now in its 14th year, JFest has a lot to celebrate and presents a definite theme - the Jewish journey - from the arrival of Jewish immigrants to the UK, to their accomplishments in the world of musical theatre and the birth of a talented generation.

The opening show, the Next Generation Showcase, features winners of national and regional child and youth talent competitions and individuals with exceptional talent. The diverse line up makes for an electrifying show! Opening night continues with the premiere of ‘Bridge Street – The Musical’. Starting where Fiddler on the Roof left off, this fast moving musical, staged by the Sinai Players, tells of the challenge of starting life in a new country, love, loss and encounters with already established, colourful characters. The Jewish Legacy Show offers you ‘a night at the musicals’. Delivered by four sensational performers from London and live musicians, this amazing production celebrates unforgettable shows such as West Side Story, Funny Girl and The Wizard of Oz and is guaranteed to have you singing your favourite show songs all the way home! This year sees the first ever ‘Jazz at the Fest’, an outstanding double bill of sensational jazz opening with Judessa Jazz, London, followed by

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Jeremy Sassoon and his Band, Manchester. Roland Perin’s Judessa Jazz offers an exciting, original take on Jewish music through an exhilarating Afro-Latin Jazz filter. Klezmer, American songbook, Hassidic themes and Sephardic melodies, will have you out of your seat with their addictive rhythms. Singer and pianist Jeremy Sassoon will wow audiences with his soulful voice and repertoire of his arrangements of Jazz, Blues and Soul classics. Jeremy is no stranger to Ronnie Scott’s, and the A Trane Jazz Club in Berlin. He has also been featured on the Jazz FM Discovery Show. ‘The Musicians of Tomorrow’, a five piece, outstanding young ensemble

The Jewish Legacy Show offers you ‘a night at the musicals

from Israel, offers not only a beautiful performance including violins, cellos and piano and a varied programme of folk, melodies from Fiddler on the Roof and well known light classical melodies, but also the story of their success, which is all down to one woman, former violinist with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, Anna Rosnovsky. Anna has dedicated her life to giving young musicians an opportunity to learn music at a high level, teaching each individually for five or six hours a day after school. The result is a phenomenal performance. For full details, visit www. leedsjewishfestival.com, email info@makor.co.uk/ or call 0113 268 0899.

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STARS Do ‘Ladies Day’

Once again, Northern Ballet presents a ‘Mixed Programme’ of dance gems in the intimate surroundings of the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. This is a rare opportunity to see the company’s athletic and talented dancers perform, and runs from Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st June, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2.30pm). The programme will feature dazzling dance from three remarkable choreographers – Dutch dance master Hans van Manen, one of America’s leading dance makers Lar Lubovitch, and Northern Ballet’s premier dancer and choreographer Kenneth Tindall, and includes a world première that will only be seen in Leeds. Hans van Manen’s sensational ‘Concertante’, inspired by and set to Frank Martin’s Petite Symphonie Concertante, returns by popular request. ‘Concerto Six Twenty-Two’ is by ‘one of the ten best choreographers in the world’ (New York Times) and Tony Award nominated, Lar Lubovitch. Kenneth Tindall’s

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It is always a great thrill to have the opportunity to showcase the immense talent of our dancers

choreographic debut Project#1 and follow up Luminous Junc·ture have attracted critical acclaim and made him one to watch in the dance world. The première of his hotly anticipated new work, ‘The Architect’, which takes inspiration from the story of Adam & Eve, promises to be a stylish work with atmospheric music and the inevitable ‘Kenny twist’. “It is always a great thrill to have the opportunity to showcase the immense talent of our dancers to audiences at our home in Leeds”, said David Nixon, Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director. “Performing a masterwork such as Concertante is a real challenge and demonstrates the high standard of the Company. We’re excited to be working with Lar Lubovitch on Concerto Six Twenty-Two. And, I am delighted for Kenneth Tindall to have the opportunity to stage the première of The Architect; it’s important that we encourage and nurture such talent in our dancers.”

STARS, the North Leeds drama group, presents ‘Ladies’ Day’, a warm-hearted exuberant comedy by Amanda Whittington, from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th June, 7.30pm at the Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ. Work, love and life are just one hard slog for the fish factory foursome. Friends together, their fortunes are set to change when they set out for Ladies’ Day at the races. Out go the hairnets, overalls and wellies as the four ditch work, do themselves up to the nines and head off to the races for a drink, a flirt and a flutter. If their luck holds, they could hit the jackpot – and more besides.... Playing the ‘friends’ are Judith Smith, a long time member of Stars, who has made a speciality of comedy roles; Jane Collins, who won the Leeds Civic Arts Guild best actress award for her part in Stars’ production of Men of the World last year; Louise Timmins, who as well as acting has worked in youth and children’s theatre and is appearing in her first Stars production; and Charlotte Thornton who joined the group last year and received well-deserved praise for her role as Ruby Birtle in When We Are Married. Tickets (£7.50/ £6) are available from Lottie Potter on 0113 293 9596 or tickets@ starsleeds.co.uk

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Learn with the best! SAA-UK (South Asian Arts) is holding a week-long programme of classes and activities in the art of Indian classical music, from Monday 28th July – Saturday 2nd August, 9.30am – 4pm daily at Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds LS7 4HE. The programme is open to all musicians – young or old, beginner or experienced – with an interest in Indian/world music and who would like to gain an insight into the art of Indian classical music through internationally renowned musicians. Learn Sitar with Ustad Dharambir Singh and Roopa Panesar; Tabla with Bhupinder

Singh Chaggar; Santoor with Ustad Harjinderpal Singh; Bowed Instruments with Ustad Surjeet Singh and Kirpal Singh Panesar; Sarod with Arnab Chakrabarty; and Vocals with Smt Shaheen Khan. Designed by new music director Bhupinder Singh Chaggar, the theme for the week is ‘Back to Basics’ and the programme is complemented by arts, sports activities and presentations. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you can immerse yourself with likeminded people, make great music, be creative and have fun in a nurturing environment. Fees: Children/students/

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Meanwood Community Centre on Stainbeck Avenue is currently a hive of activity due to an ambitious new production by Musical Arc, its resident arts organisation, which combines shadow theatre, traditional and contemporary dance and music. With a grant from the Arts Council, Musical Arc, a charity for disabled musicians, has commissioned puppeteer Rebekah Caputo to devise a shadow show of ‘The Mango Tree’, a story based on an Indian folk tale. This promises to be a spectacular event that will merge shadow and dance using a multi-screen set. Dancers become shadow puppets, puppets become dancers in a seamless fusion. A magical original soundtrack composed and performed by

Musical ARC will accompany the performance. Rebekah will work closely with Indian Kathak dancer, Jyoti Manral and contemporary dancers to bring this tale of princesses, demons, lotus flowers and mangos to life! The performance will take place on Friday 20th June, 7pm at Leeds College of Music, 3 Quarry Hill, LS2 7PD. Tickets are available from 0113 222 3434 or www.lcm.ac.uk/whats-on. Meanwood residents and school children will be given a sneak preview on Monday 9th June at 1.15pm. Thanks to a grant from Leeds Wellbeing Fund, Musical Arc will host a ‘Mango Grove’ workshop as a prelude to the main event, where participants will experience shadow theatre, Indian dance, arts and traditional refreshments. If you would like to attend, please call and leave a message on 0113 275 5614 or e-mail: office@musicalarc.org.uk Musical ARC is a charity for disabled musicians, which has been operating in North Leeds for over 20 years. Now based at Meanwood Community Centre, the charity provides opportunities for adults with

Pictured: Jyoti Manral physical and sensory disabilities to devise and play music and take part in public performances. It also runs workshops in schools which promote positive attitudes towards disability through the arts. For further information, visit www.musicalarc.org.uk or email info@musicalarc.org.uk

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Leeds Photographic Society recently presented twelve large format images on acrylic panels to the Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley. Photo: Tim Munsey

he displays which include images of local landscapes, wildlife and flora will decorate the new In Patient Unit at the hospice, and will hopefully provide talking points for residents and their families. “This has been a real community project and the Leeds Photographic Society has been tremendous in their support”, said Donna Woodman, regional fundraising manager for the hospice. “The pictures are really striking, and I am sure they will really be a focal point for our patients.” The project was made possible by a grant of £975 from Neil Hudgell Solicitors in Leeds who are looking to support more community projects in the city with financial support through their community trust. “Our aim is to give something back to the community by supporting projects which have a positive impact on lives”, said Jo Hudgell, “This is exactly the

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The pictures are really striking, and I am sure they will really be a focal point for our patients

kind of project it is delighted to support. We have been keen to identify projects which support the elderly and vulnerable, and this is doing just that.” Wheatfields Hospice provides palliative care for over 2,500 people living with incurable illnesses each year. Established over 35 years ago, Sue Ryder not only provides specialist medical care to ease pain and discomfort, but also offers people and their families real emotional support during difficult times. “Although we have some very skilled photographers in our society, most are amateurs. Getting involved in projects like this can give a real sense of purpose to our photography”, commented Ian Wray, vice president of Leeds Photographic Society. For further information about Leeds Photographic Society’s, visit www.lps1852.co.uk.

Alan Bennett Headlines The Big Bookend! As you know, Alan Bennett returns to Leeds in June for a series of events dedicated to his work, the biggest part of which is the Alan Bennett Season at The West Yorkshire Playhouse. He will also be headlining the Leeds Big Bookend festival for ‘An Audience with Alan Bennett’ on Sunday 8th June, 2pm at The Playhouse. “The Big Bookend is all about celebrating Leeds’ rich literary heritage and its future talent”, said Fiona Gell, Coordinator of the Leeds Big Bookend. “In the run up to this year’s festival, our writing competitions with Leeds schools will uncover new talent, and our Leeds Story Cycle will bring together the communities around Leeds through interactive and creative writing. “With book launches, author Q&As, spoken word and discussions with Leeds writers throughout the weekend, the Big Bookend has a fantastic line-up of events for the city to get involved with. Alan Bennett will be its pinnacle and the culmination of our festival.” For further information, call 0113 213 7700, email Fiona Gell at info@ bigbookend.co.uk or visit www.bigbookend.co.uk. To book for Alan Bennett, visit www.wyp.org.uk/what’s-on/

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choir. Much of this year has been spent developing the sound of the enlarged choir, but there was still time for a special appearance at The choir will mark the Ilkley Beer Festival in February centenary of the First World and their performance of ‘Ilkley The War with uplifting wartime songs Moor Bah‘tat’ brought the house alongside a series of rousing down. concert British favourites. Formed in 1916 at Broom “We were keen that our Colliery in Middleton, the choir looks set Summer concert should be a has been singing for almost a celebratory affair”, explained century. With members aged 18 to be a choir director Tim Knight. “We’ve to 88 it covers a cross section of planned a musical tour of Great the city and has seen friendships patriotic Britain alongside a look back to develop across the generations. 1914.” The concert looks set to be a In 2013 Leeds Male Voice flag-waving patriotic flag-waving affair and Choir appealed for men to join will feature a host of special guests. affair a twelve week singing project “We have developed a real for a charity concert. As a result community feel with the singers many new members joined the growing in confidence every Legal NLL 153x110 Ad AW:Layout 1 06/03/2014 14:23 Page 1

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The Academy of Northern Ballet is holding a fundraising gala on Sunday 29th June from 1 –5pm at Northern Ballet’s home at Quarry Hill LS2 7PA. The Gala is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Academy’s professional CAT programme (Centre for Advanced Training). At their Summer garden themed gala you will enjoy a decadent afternoon tea, followed by an exclusive Gala performance by current CAT students, with special guest appearances from Academy graduates.

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The musical ‘Wicked’ is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 10th June – Saturday 5th July. In a brilliantly witty reimagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students whose extraordinary adventures in Oz ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked is entering its ninth year in London. It has been seen by over 39 million people around the world and has nine productions running concurrently. With music by Grammy® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, and spectacular costumes designed by Susan Hilfirty, Wicked grabs you from the second the curtain rises. We spoke to Michael McCabe, Executive Producer (UK) who just couldn’t contain his enthusiasm

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for the show. “What’s exciting is that this is a brand new show”, he told us. “With all the well known musicals around, everyone was up for something new and contemporary. Wicked is not based on a film or anything – it is a brand new show, hugely unique, with great special effects and numerous twists and turns and interesting moments as the story links back to the Wizard of Oz. You have no idea what’s going to happen. It’s full of surprises, and discovering how these characters became the people we know is fascinating.” Touring Wicked is a huge undertaking. It is truly spectacular. Perhaps the best known number is ‘Define Gravity’, which has been performed by countless people (including the cast of Glee in its first season). It presents an extraordinary moment in the show.

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Wherever it goes the show is hugely popular. It has just been shortlisted for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award at the 2014 Olivier Awards, is the 15th longest- running musical in West End theatre history and recently celebrated its landmark 3000th performance! Tickets are available from Leeds Grand Theatre on 0844 848 2700 or leedsgrandtheatre.com

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A couple of friends had mentioned a little Turkish restaurant on Rodley Lane, Rodley, and told us we should check it out….so we did!

Up to last November Ephesus was a tiny, intimate little eatery with just 30 covers. They soon found themselves having to turn prospective diners away as they just couldn’t accommodate any more. Then the premises next door became available and Ephesus extended into it, doubling the size of the restaurant. The new extension is big and bright with a large open kitchen across the back. We thought that a Monday night would be quiet, but we were wrong. Although there were a few couples, the diners were mainly small groups of women – we wondered if there was a women’s convention we hadn’t heard about. Anyhow, on to the important stuff – the food! There were four of us so we decided to make the best of the starter menu and ordered two sharing meze platters, one hot, one cold. These were gorgeous, so fresh and tasty and a lovely variety. The cold platter included humus, cacik, vine leaves, feta cheese, spicy ezme, mixed olives, aubergine salad and

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The welcome and friendliness of the staff is as strong as ever and

saksuka; the hot had Hallumi cheese, cheesy peppers, falafel, cheese roll, sucuk, muska boregi and calamari. Not a scrap was left! We then moved on to try one of Ephesus’s signature dishes, the Iskender kebab - slices of lamb and bread with a special butter Iskender sauce with garlic, natural yoghurt, parsley and Turkish herbs. The Lamb Moussaka with its layers of aubergines, courgettes, potatoes and minced lamb, topped with a creamy béchamel cheese sauce was equally tasty and the little salad accompaniments on the plate offered a nice contrast to the dish’s creaminess.

We were also tempted by the Salmon Istanbul – salmon cooked with prawns in a mushroom, grain mustard, garlic and cream sauce; and the Grilled Swordfish, which was marinated in black pepper, cumin and oregano and served with salad and chips. The swordfish was a little overcooked and the chips seemed a little out of place. The nuttiness of the bulgur wheat served with the other dishes was a welcome change from rice and so much tastier. We rounded the meal off with some lovely baklava and coffee. The restaurant may have lost some of its intimacy with its expansion but the welcome and friendliness of the staff is as strong as ever and the food is certainly a hit. Judging by how busy it was on a Monday night. The whole meal for four came to about £100, excluding drinks. Ephesus is currently offering two courses for just £12.99 from 11am – 10pm Sunday to Thursday (except for bank holidays) and you can get a lovely lunch from just £5. Ephesus, 4 Rodley Lane, LS13 1HU Tel: 0113 256 1668

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Community News The White Rose Shopping Centre recently presented St Gemma’s Hospice with a cheque for £108,800! Since April 2012, staff at the Centre has supported a variety of fundraising activities ranging from tombolas and singing contests, to carol singing and a Mothers’ Day pop-up shop. The Centre’s partnership with St. Gemma’s and Luscombe Suzuki promoting the St. Gemma’s Big Car Raffle raised over £60,000 for the charity. “We would like to say a big thank you to all our shoppers who got behind our fundraising activities over the last two years”, said Dean Stratton, Centre Manager. “We’re delighted that together we’ve managed to raise more than £108,000 for St. Gemma’s Hospice.” For further information about St. Gemma’s, visit www.st-gemma. co.uk.

Pictured: Jenny Dixon, St. Gemma’s fundraiser, Samantha Knight, White Rose Centre, James Bailey, White Rose Centre director, Laura Robinson, retail liaison manager, and Tracie Harrison, fundraising St. Gemma’s.

Almost £36,000 of funding has been approved by local councillors to support the black and minority ethnic (BME) community in North West Leeds.

Councillors on the Inner North West Area Committee have approved funding for six projects, the most significant of which is £10,000 for the Leeds Hindu Charitable Trust for improvements to the community centre adjacent to the Hindu Temple in Burley. The funding will help the Trust redevelop the centre to cater for a wider range of events. Almost £11,000 will be split between two projects designed to improve health and wellbeing. Public Health will commission the Cardigan Centre in Headingley to work

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Funding has also been allocated to help children and young people

with taxi drivers and workers from fast food outlets whose work patterns can prevent them from eating healthily and being physically active. Funding will also go to the Behno Women’s group to promote healthier lifestyles. Activities will include swimming sessions, exercise classes and healthy cooking lessons. Funding has also been allocated to help children and young people. Over £4,000 goes to youth group Young Minds to run a series of workshops and fitness sessions, aimed at tackling anti-social and criminal behaviour. It is hoped that the sessions will give the young people a sense of belonging and support their personal

development. And, £6,000 has been provided to tackle unemployment and will offer people advice on writing CVs and application forms and help with English skills. The Committee also provided £4,500 to the art group Eastern Media and Arts Network (EMAAN) to help young people in the area produce a series of short films. “The BME community in North West Leeds makes a great contribution to the life and vitality of the city”, said Councillor Javaid Akhtar, Chair of Inner North West Area Committee. “It’s fantastic that we have been able to provide this money, which will help a great number of people in our communities.”

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The North Leeds Sikh Temple, Gurdwara Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, on Harehills Lane, recently received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Potternewton Mansion Essential Repairs and Community Readiness Project.

Cancer Charity Appeals for Volunteers Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing for volunteers in the Roundhay area to take on the key roles of Community Ambassador, Event Coordinator, and Event Helpers on a new fundraising committee that will meet monthly. Community ambassadors would need to give up a few evenings every other month to go into schools, associations and churches to speak about the work of Marie Curie Cancer Care, its team of dedicated nurses, and how people can access this care. An Event Coordinator would be responsible for planning the group’s activities, generating ideas and delegating actions such as booking

he project aims to facilitate essential repairs to Potternewton Mansion, a significant heritage building, and return the building to community readiness. This will include the creation of a prayer room and facilities for the temple, in addition to activities for the wider community. Development funding of £17,900 has also been awarded to help the North Leeds Gurdwara progress their plans to apply for a full grant at a later date. Potternewton Mansion was built circa 1817 by prominent local wool merchant, James Brown, and originally stood in a 750 acre estate with a 30 acre park to the front of the house. The property had been in public ownership from 1901 to 2006, when it was purchased by the Sikh community for use as a temple. The project will carry out essential work to the roof, windows and stone

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Richard Crossley, born and bred in Halifax and a resident of Headingley for 30 years, has died of cancer aged 64.

Richard was the first chief executive of the National Tenant Voice, set up by Labour but abolished by the Coalition Government shortly after the last election. He had previously worked at the front-line of community development and was seconded from the Priority Estates Project (PEP) to the Communities and Local Government Department to work on neighbourhoods policy before being asked to project manage the setting up of the new National Tenant Voice (NTV), designed to make social tenants much more influential in the development of policy at local and national level. Richard returned to live in Yorkshire in 1984. The son of a Yorkshire monumental mason, the area was in his blood. From here he was in his could easily reach the Yorkshire blood. He Dales and the Lake District to could easily indulge his passion for walking the fells. reach the In Headingley, Richard was Yorkshire for many years the treasurer and an active member of Headingley Dales and Network, which initiated the the Lake Celebrate Headingley festival District to as well as campaigning for a more mixed high street and indulge his a balanced community. With passion for others, Richard and Jane were walking the founder directors of Headingley Development Trust, which runs fells a series of projects including HEART and the farmers’

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market. Amongst other things, Richard loved organising the film club, with the selection of films decided by the members. In 2012 Richard achieved one of his life ambitions, to go trekking in the Himalayas. Within a year of the trek, Richard had fallen ill, but, his blog (http://richardcrossley1. wordpress.com/), stands as a testament to a uniquely strong and emotionally literate person. A long-term supporter of CND, his politics were a mix of red and green, but his distinctive contribution was as the unwavering advocate of muchmaligned social tenants. In January 2014 Richard received an OBE for services to neighbourhoods and tenants. It was a just award, even for a committed republican. Richard managed to spend his final days at home, in the loving care of his partner Jane, daughter Emma and son Alex, and many other family and friends. Richard Crossley OBE, born 11 January 1950, died 21 April 2014.

Happy Birthday Keith!

Far Headingley Village Society recently surprised Keith Wilson of Glendor DIY with treats to mark his 70th birthday. Keith has been connected to the shop since his parents took it on in the early ‘60s. In the intervening years the shop has become something of an institution and Keith a valued member of the local community. Originally the shop was a showroom for the building firm Keith’s family operated just around the corner on Park Terrace. It wasn’t long before it was used to house the overspill from their crowded stock cupboard and the family began supplying tools and equipment to the local building trade. The place may well have stayed in the specialist trade supply business had one of Keith’s relatives not sold a box of nails to a civilian punter one day, whereupon Glendor (an amalgamation of Keith’s dad’s middle name, Glencoe, and his mother’s name, Dora) became a shop almost by accident. To this day it remains a chaotically ordered treasure trove catering to all your DIY requirements.

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, the valley was alive with small scale industrial activity which took its power from the beck. It was a self contained community where people lived close to where they worked. Communication farther afield was across the valley to Headingley or Chapel Allerton. Until the Turnpike Act of 1829, the only way of getting to Leeds from Meanwood was on foot. Before that there was no road up the valley. The quality of roads was important. Reliable, fast transport was vital so goods could be moved from place to place. The income from tolls was used to repair and improve the road.

It was a self contained community where people lived close to where they worked

In 1829 a turnpike road was made from Sheepscar to Meanwood. Some steps were taken by private companies to provide horse transport, but keeping a horse was expensive and Acts of Parliament were needed for the construction of a railway or tramway. In April 1878 Leeds Transport Company applied to Parliament for the use of locomotive steam or other mechanical motive power on their lines, and for the construction of the Meanwood Road Tramway. It was approved, and in July that year a connection was made with Chapeltown Road Railway –

a single track with passing places on Buslingthorpe Lane, joining Meanwood Road at the Primrose pub, a distance of almost one mile. The journey from Briggate cost two pence and operated for 38 journeys a day. But it wasn’t profitable and a proposed extension up Meanwood Road was not built. Leeds Corporation took over the running of public transport in 1901, the fares were cheaper and the system became popular. Doreen Wood Meanwood Village Association

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News From Your Councillors CLLR

BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Funding For Summer Youth Activities Local councillors have been able to provide £1,700 for youth activities for one week during the Summer holidays. The funding will go towards a multi sports camp that will be held at Holt Park Active. The scheme will allow 45 children aged 8 – 14 to participate in a variety of sports such as football, cricket, netball and dodge ball. I welcome this programme – the range of sports will

give children a wonderful opportunity to try a new sport or improve their skills in one they already play. With all the recent press about children not being as active as they should be, I am very pleased that we have been able to fund this activity which will hopefully give them an enthusiasm to keep up some form of sporting activity.

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Local councillors have been able to provide £1,700 for youth activities

CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

The Government’s Planning Inspector recently gave his decision on the Council’s Core Strategy and, although he did not support the claims by the developers that the city needed 90,000 new houses between now and 2028, he did ask the Council to deliver 70,000 new houses in that timeframe. This is a very difficult target to accept. There is no infrastructure in place to cope with this number and neighbouring authorities also have to build large numbers of houses. These will also have

a huge impact on Leeds as they will likely have to access existing services and roads. Bradford has a target of just 42,000. I am wholly committed to the view that we should be using brown field sites first, as the infrastructure is more able to cope with development in areas where development has already taken place. I would like to have see the Inspector accepting the Council’s argument on phasing-in development, so that larger numbers of houses are built in the later years of the 15-year plan when infrastructure is more likely to be in place. This has unfortunately been rejected. I and my colleagues in all parties are arguing for a greater emphasis on regeneration areas. I am very concerned that delivering this number of houses means that a lot of them will be built where their sustainability is questionable. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

will then get to know who our European

spending much of their time on voting

MP is. Except of course we won’t

day explaining why, in some cases,

because, owing to the voting system

each elector is getting three ballot

used at the European elections, no

papers. Parish councils, of course,

fewer than six European MPs will be

are nothing to do with the Parochial

elected for our particular region of

Church Councils. But if you are still

Yorkshire and the Humber. It’s got to

confused try tuning into The Archers

be a very demanding job if it takes six

this time next year.

people to do it, but that’s the system and

Few people stand as a party

Clive wrote this colunm just before his recent unexpected death. He would have liked us to share it.

to be fair they have to cover thousands

political candidate at the parish

of rolling acres of God’s own county.

council level, but before the Second

Any time now I expect the phone will ring and an

If 2014 sounds complicated,

World War there were a number of

anxious sounding lady will be enquiring why there are

the following year will be even more

independent councillors on the city

no elections this year. This will soon be followed by a

confusing. For some lucky people it

council. Sadly those days on Leeds city

gentleman, who never misses a vote, enquiring about

will be a triple rollover because the

council are long gone when the likes

polling day. The answer is there are elections this year

next general election not only falls on

of Alderman Foodbottom ruled the

and what’s more it will be two for the price of one. Instead

the same day as city council elections,

roost as chairman of the Tramways,

of the local elections being held on the usual first week in

it’s also the date of town and parish

Cemeteries and Fine Arts Committee.

May, they have been put back to 22nd May to coincide with

council elections. Needless to say all

If we do get the trolley bus then maybe

the European elections.

eyes will be on the local elections. The

the Alderman will get his job back. But

harassed polling clerks are likely to be

don’t count on it.

That’s something well worth waiting for and everyone

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MP GREG MULHOLLAND

Member of Parliament for Leeds North West feelings of residents.

NGT Trolleybus As I write this, the proposed

I have always maintained that

NGT Trolleybus scheme is

a light rail system would offer a

going through Public Inquiry.

better solution. We deserve,

It has been an ongoing issue of

and need, the best solution and

contention here in Leeds North

I believe that light rail would

West. Although Leeds needs

provide that.

urgent investment to solve its

The Trolleybus scheme has

public transport issues, it is clear

effectively been imposed on Leeds

that Trolleybus is not the right

by the previous Government, who

solution.

dictated that Leeds was to receive

My recent NGT Trolleybus

funding for a bus-based solution

opinion survey had over a

only and would not consider

thousand responses and, after

proposals for light rail.

sifting through them all, I have

Whilst it is, of course, welcome

been overwhelmed by the strong

that we should have a significant

amount of money allocated to

We deserve,

Leeds, it seems as though we have been given a false choice – NGT or nothing. The question that must be

and need,

asked by the public inquiry is not

the best

or not?’; it is ‘what is the best

solution

21st century transport system

and I believe that light

‘should NGT get the go ahead proposal for a modern integrated for Leeds as a core city and the economic driver of its region?’ The answer to this is not NGT. I have written to the inspector urging that he consider all potential solutions, including

rail would

light rail. It is vital that as a city

provide

again. So, I have told the inquiry

that

must remain committed to Leeds

we are not left with nothing once that the money allocated to Leeds – but must be spent on the right solution.

Horsforth Town Council recently awarded the late Honorary Alderman John Meade a posthumous Good Citizen Award. The presentation took place at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Church Lane, and the award was received by his grandchildren, James and Charlotte Martin.

Royal British Legion members Hilda Peters & Nell Waterhouse, John’s

John Meade was a pilot during World War 2, and went on to become a Leeds City Ward Councillor. He was President of the British Legion and was heavily involved in the Poppy Appeal, especially at Morrisons in Horsforth. He regularly visited local schools with Alex Hodgins, where they shared their personal experiences and promoted The Royal British Legion. He was also President of the Horsforth Civic Society, a member of the 2527 (Lawnswood) Air Cadets Civilian Committee, and many other Horsforth societies. Horsforth Town Council awarded the certificate in recognition of his contribution to Horsforth and its community.

daughter Jackie, Charlotte & James Martin, Alex Hodgins, & Councillor Jude Arbuckle

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Every day, 20,000 vehicles pass Horsforth Cenotaph – the memorial to the men (and one woman) from Horsforth who died in WWI. Now, thanks to a £10,000 Heritage Lottery grant, not only will people learn about the names

To further mark the WW1 centenary, a week-long exhibition is planned to coincide with Remembrance Sunday

on the cenotaph, they will also find out about some of the other 1,517 men and 24 women who played a part in WW1.

“My interest started about five years ago”, said Stephen Brown, Chairman of Horsforth WWI 100 Years, a group comprising Horsforth Museum, Horsforth School, and the British Legion, alongside Stephen and Mark Saville, the project’s coordinator. “While on business in Europe, I decided to look for the names of Horsforth men on war memorials. Slowly I pieced together their backgrounds, and relatives got in touch providing more information.” Mark Saville scoured the archives of local papers like The Wharfedale Observer, photographing articles on Horsforth from 1880 – 1939 (over

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It is a very large and complex project and we used a wide range of resources

25,000 photos!). He passed these on to Stephen who matched the Cenotaph men to the articles, then researched the action they were involved in. They also contacted next of kin and the Commonwealth Graves Commission. “It is a very large and complex project and we used a wide range of resources”, said Mark. “Horsforth men were deployed all over the world – one was an air ace, others were submariners, and some were prisoners of war – they all had a story to tell.” Now, thanks to the Lottery funding, all these eyewitness accounts are being recorded and brought together in a book. Part of the funding will go towards a

website that will have information on about 240 men, their families and the action they were involved in. There will also be a leaflet setting out a trail of buildings in the town and how they were associated with the war – for example, Café Marinetti on Town Street housed Belgian refugees, and all the allotments were part of a war effort. The trail will lead on to the cemetery where the graves and family graves will be found. There will also be a number of guided walks led by Susan Watson. In 1921 a memorial road (Stanhope Drive) was built and 201 trees planted – one for each of the fallen, with a brass plaque at each tree base. In 1925 a commemorative stone was placed on the street. On Remembrance Sunday in November, the Horsforth branch of the British Legion will place two information panels on the drive and re-dedicate the memorial and avenue of trees. To further mark the WW1 centenary, a week-long exhibition is planned to coincide with Remembrance Sunday. Exhibition panels will be on display both in a central venue and at various other locations in Horsforth with links to the war. There will be displays of artifacts, photographs and memorabilia, and a series of talks, together with workshops for local primary and secondary schools.

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A plea for help! The Adel Neighbourhood Forum has reached a critical stage in its development with two important issues coming together at the same time. The first is the development proposal opposite St John the Baptist Church; the second, the process of achieving statutory recognition of the Adel Neighbourhood Plan. The Forum is grateful for financial support from ‘Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning’. However this will be consumed by the necessary research to complete the Neighbourhood Plan. Additional resources are needed to fund professional advice for our

opposition to the development proposals on the grounds of traffic, heritage and environment, and an unsustainable social and education infrastructure. David Wilson Homes (DWH) and Hallam Land are pressing ahead with their proposals. In the first application the Council received a planning application for 88 homes on the upper northern fields, which separate them from Centurion Fields, on Holt Avenue. The proposed access is off Otley Road. A second application for around 60 homes on the field next to Centurion Fields has also been made. The community did not receive any notification from the developers that they were submitting their applications, despite giving an undertaking that they would do so. Cllr Barry Anderson arranged a public meeting with residents, developers, planning officers and other relevant officers from Leeds City Council on 8th May. A report will follow next month and details will be on our website. The next step in achieving statutory recognition is

to produce a draft neighbourhood plan. This will be the subject of a community engagement exercise that will enable residents and other interested parties to have their say before the final document is produced. If you are able to provide some financial support to the Forum, please contact me or send cheques to 1 Park View, Adel, LS16 8DF To keep up to date, visit www. adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @AdelForum

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The Consultation on the Designation of Headingley Neighbourhood Plan closes on 30 May. If you would like to make a last-minute response, further details are on the Council website, at http://www.leeds.gov.uk/council/ Pages/Neighbourhood-planning.aspx The aim of the Plan is to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Headingley. The Neighbourhood is focussed on the town centre and extends from Beckett’s Park in the west to Hyde Park in the east, between Shaw Lane to the north and Victoria Road to the south. In particular, we want to pursue the national planning policy of ‘creating a sustainable, mixed and inclusive community’. Key to this will be local housing

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Older People’s Action in the Locality (OPAL) is inviting everyone join in the fun at their fundraising cricket match on Sunday 29th June, from 1pm at Cookridge Cricket Club, Smithy Lane, LS16 7NG. As well as hosting the event, Cookridge Cricket will also provide the opposition! Rob Moss (Chairman) hopes that the event will help to attract new members to the Dales Council Cricket League club.

“OPAL is a fantastic charity and makes a huge difference to the lives of many older people in North Leeds”, said Sally-Annen Notley, Volunteer Coordinator. “We have organised the cricket match to help raise much needed funds, increase awareness of our work and provide a fun day for our members, their families and the community.”

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In the past, if people were no longer able to lead an independent life at home, a care home was often the only solution. Fortunately, today there is a growing number of health and social care providers responding to the demand for living provision that fits the needs and aspirations of older people. “Some people need 24-hour care, some may need care some of the time, and others don’t need any at all but would like more company”, said Peter Hodkinson, Managing Director of Westward Care. “There are those who don’t want the everyday struggle of running a house, and those who want to be looked after at home. Everybody’s different, which is why more providers are moving away from the one-size-fitsall approach and offering real choice.” In 2010, Westward Care launched 25 independent living apartments at Headingley Hall. You can buy these fully equipped luxury apartments, adapt them to your individual needs, and live in completely independently, but with the added reassurance of care and additional services such as house-keeping, dining and support if needed.

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Everybody’s different, which is why more providers are moving away from the onesize fits all approach and offering real choice

Michelle, 80, owns and lives in an independent living apartment at Headingley Hall. She says: “Apart from Headingley being the hub of the world (second only to the Latin quarter in Paris!), I love the fact that I can live completely independently, yet within a supportive community where I can access help if I want it.” French by birth and a still a keen cyclist, Michelle is particularly excited about the Tour de France coming to Yorkshire.

Four years on, the company is launching a further 23 of these apartments at Southlands in Roundhay. In response to comments of existing and potential residents, these have been fine tuned to include a full-time concierge service, bespoke interior design, and the availability of one and two bedroomed units. But how do you find out about what’s available locally, assess what’s right for you, and make sure your chosen provider is good at what they do? Peter Hodkinson suggests checking the following websites: www.carehome.co.uk – for profiles and ratings of all UK care homes www.NHSchoices – for information about quality and performance, customer ratings and current vacancies www.carechoices.co.uk/ region/leeds/ - a local directory www.cqc.org.uk/ - the Care Quality Commission, www.leedscare.co.uk/ - the Leeds Care Association If you are interested in finding out more about how Westward Care can support you call 0113 275 9950 or visit www.westwardcare. co.uk

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This is a month when gardens look verdant

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and exciting with mounds of fresh green

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foliage and colourful perennials bursting into

add some

flower.

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Summer Lawns

Create a Hanging Garden plant food to

A lovely green lawn is a perfect foil for the bright June flowers. From now right through the Summer, mow your lawn a little and often to keep it looking its best. In very hot weather, you can leave it a little bit longer to help conserve moisture. Lawns generally recover well from dry spells, so it is not strictly necessary to water an established lawn if you want to save water. New lawns, however will need watering whenever the weather becomes dry.

One of the most enjoyable instant gardening projects is to plant up a basket or container with some colourful bedding plants. The garden centres are brimming with beautiful, healthy bedding plants just now so there will a choice of colours and shapes to inspire you. Be sure to add some slow release plant food to the compost before you start, and fit in as many plants as you can so that the arrangement will look lavish

Berries are the taste of Summer! Juicy raspberries, strawberries and gooseberries should be ripe and ready to harvest now.

the most enjoyable instant gardening projects is to plant up a basket

the compost before you start , and fit in as many plants as you can

and generous. They will need watering every day and often in rainy weather too if they are hanging in the shelter of a wall or porch. Just one or two varieties of plant in a basket can look every bit as good as a mixture of many species.

Food from the Garden Berries are the taste of Summer! Juicy raspberries, strawberries and gooseberries should be ripe and ready to harvest now and can be made into ice lollies and delicious puddings as well as tasting delightful straight from the plant. Lettuces, Asparagus, Rocket, Radishes and Peas may also be ready to pick. It is not too late to start your own veg. patch as many vegetable seeds can be sown directly into the garden right now. Try beetroot, broccoli, carrots, peas, radishes and runner beans and even if you

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With the support of local volunteers and organisations, Kirkstall Community Garden is creating a community garden in the Church Lane Allotments. The garden opened in late March and they plan to run gardening events so members of the community can learn new skills, share ideas and grow their own food. You need to become a member to attend events – membership is free and open to all adults aged 18 or over. Places for gardening sessions are limited, so booking may be required. The group is also creating community open growing space where people are invited to plant and share the food grown. Working with organisations like Feed Leeds, Food Aid Network, Leeds Mind, Youth Point, Sensory Leeds and local schools, Kirkstall Community Garden is helping others to set up and create their own community gardens, as well as helping people access educational resources and work experience. There’s a variety of roles available for volunteers, based around gardening, preparing allotments and helping at events. For further information, contact kirkstallgarden@gmail. com. All events will be posted in the community garden shed and via social media @kirkstallgarden and www.facebook.com/ kirkstallgarden Kirkstall Community Garden is run by a committee of volunteers and aims to promote a healthy sustainable lifestyle and provide free access to growing space, facilities and educational resources in a fun, safe environment.

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Far Headingley Village Society Wine Walk The Far Headingley Village Society are holding their very popular wine walk around the area once again, this time on Sunday 8th June, 2 – 6pm. Three pretty gardens will feature – at 2 Weetwood Court (on left near top Weetwood Lane); 42 Weetwood Avenue; and 23 Moor Road. Meet old friends, make new ones, and get to know your neighbours. Tickets (£9) include three glasses of wine or soft drinks and simple food and are available from The Secret Garden Café, Sebby’s, and at the gardens on the day. Extra drinks are available for a donation of just £2.50 – what more could you ask for on a Summer’s afternoon?

Meet old friends, make new ones

Kirkstall Community Garden is helping others to set up and create their own community gardens

This year the Society’s charities are St. George’s Crypt and MacMillan Cancer Support. More details will be posted on fhvs@btck.co.uk and in local shops.This year the Society’s charity is St. George’s Crypt. More details will be posted on fhvs@btck. co.uk and in local shops.

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BIRD WATCH WITH STAN KENYON Among the loudest voices of the dawn chorus is that of the Blackcap, a newly arrived Summer visitor from the Mediterranean and West Africa. Its beautiful rich song is a fluting melody carrying far.

A little larger than a robin, the Blackcap is a vigorous stocky warbler. Males are grey above with a small black cap and light olive-grey below, while females have a rufous cap. Their preferred habitat is shady woodland with dense understorey, and parks and large gardens whether urban or rural. Relatively adaptable, blackcaps are a common species across lowland England and Wales and are spreading north into

Blackcap

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spending the majority of the picture encased in that absurd giant head

FRANK

Fassbender

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turns in a surprisingly

STARRING: : MICHAEL FASSBENDER, DOMHNALL GLEESON, MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL, SCOOT MCNAIRY

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Frank is loosely based on, or rather uses as its jumping off point, journalist Jon Ronson’s account of his time spent playing keyboards for Frank Sidebottom, the bizarre alter-ego of comic/ eccentric/musician/all-round-oddball Chris Sievey. In character as Frank, Sievey would perform in an oversized papier mache head and his schtick was nasal renditions of original material and mangled cover versions in a skewed, twisted lounge act style, each song rounded off with the refrain “You know it is, it really is”. I remember Sidebottom from various TV appearances from when I was younger. At the time my critical faculties were not yet sufficiently developed to appreciate the avant-garde or the wilder shores of pop culture and I don’t think I was able to get past “why is this guy singing so strangely and what’s with the giant head?” Thankfully, in the intervening years, I have wholeheartedly embraced the weird and wonderful and this fictionalised cinematic outing for Frank serves up a generous helping of both. Domhnall Gleeson plays Jon, an aspiring songwriter who

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seems to struggle coming up with anything resembling a decent song. A chance encounter with a touring band sees him hastily recruited as the new keyboard player with The Soronprfbs (have fun trying to pronounce that), the anarchic, experimental

most of his muffled voice and bringing an exuberant physicality to the role. And he does all his own singing

pop band fronted the enigmatic, magnetic, globe-headed Frank. After a chaotic and prematurely curtailed gig which serves as his trial by fire, Jon is whisked away to an isolated resort in Ireland where he’s told they are to begin work on an album. The scheduled work on the album stretches out indefinitely, comprised mainly of ‘field recordings’ and various sonic experiments. Jon immediately falls under Frank’s spell, seduced by his inspired and surreal pop musings and unique creative approach. He throws himself into the process as much as possible while documenting the group’s progress on social media. Still with a misplaced belief in his own limited talent, his attempts to shoehorn in his own song writing contributions are met with open hostility by the rest of the group, particularly the volatile Carla (Maggie Gyllenhaal in a truly intimidating and unhinged performance). Needless to say, things grow progressively curiouser and curiouser, not least when Jon somehow manages to secure The Soronprfbs a slot at South by Southwest and the band embarks

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on an ill fated journey to Austin, Texas. As a tribute to the importance and integrity of outsider musical artists, the film is possessed by the untamed spirits of the likes of Captain Beefheart and Daniel Johnston. The album recording scenes, in particular, brought to mind the fabled and infamous sessions that produced Beefheart’s mental magnum opus, Trout Mask Replica, and if you like this kind of thing, the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston is essential viewing. T h o u g h perfectly decent in the role, Domhnall Gleeson as Jon is merely a foil to the other more intriguing characters, the quiet centre of the storm as the craziness swirls around him. The reliably great Gyllenhal, as I’ve mentioned, is on excellent form and it was a nice surprise to see the drummer from Jack White’s all female backing band crop up here as The Soronprfbs rhythm section. But it is Fassbender as Frank (in a sublimely bizarre piece of casting) who steals the show. Despite spending the majority of the picture encased in that absurd giant head he turns in a surprisingly dynamic and expressive performance, making the most of his muffled voice and

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bringing an exuberant physicality to the role. And he does all his own singing! As for the music, it’s really something else, meaning it’s pretty out there and really quite brilliant (in parts). When Jon suggests to Frank that they might draw a wider audience if the tunes were more populist or likable, Frank obliges by writing what he calls his ‘most likable song ever’ and the result is hysterical. So, this may not be the Frank Sidebottom biopic I’m not sure anyone was waiting for but it’s a singular piece and a fitting tribute to the source of its inspiration. It may not be for everyone, just as Chris Sievey’s creation was a peculiar, acquired taste, but I found it all too easy to get swept up in the unbridled lunacy of Frank. Between the madcap, knockabout larks, it also sensitively touches on themes of mental illness and explores those regions of the artistic spectrum where genius and insanity intersect. The film doesn’t belabour or overdo its zany aspects but is involving, fresh, funny and disarmingly poignant. I’m keen to see it again and I’ll be picking up the soundtrack first chance I get. Would I recommend this film? Well, if I may be perfectly Frank … Absolutely!

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This exciting new home grown dance act are stirring up quite a storm with their various collaborative projects.

Headingley Music Festival It’s time for Headingley Music Festival! Now in its fifth year, it runs 7th – 14th June at several locations, including HEART, New Headingley Club, Café Lento, Mint Café, Headingley Farmers’ Market and The Packhorse, Hyde Park. The Festival kicks off with Apollo Jazz Network & Fat Face Trio at HEART on Saturday 7th at 8pm. There’s Latin American Folk with Metisa at Mint Café, North Lane, on Monday 9th (£7.50 including a buffet!). It’s Irish music at Café Lento on 10th. If you play, bring your instrument and join in. The Adam Frost Trio is at HEART on Wednesday 11th playing

Drawing comparisons to Rudimental, Gorillaz, Chase & Status, and Massive Attack, D&C are a refreshing, versatile and eclectic prospect who, on the strength of what I’ve heard so far, should be tearing up dance floors the world over before too long. Their sumptuously produced, strings-leaden debut release, Always Broke, what you might call an ‘austerity anthem’ or perhaps, more accurately; ‘Credit Crunch Banger’, features a smoothly flowing vocal from up and coming solo artist, Benn Moore and the outrageously catchy, mantra-like refrain of the chorus makes it a guaranteed earworm. The track has already proved to be like catnip to remixers with more than a few tasty mixes knocking around on the internet. Deuce & Charger seems to be a broad church incorporating various elements and styles of dance music; House, Breakbeat, Dubstep, Garage, while retaining a solid Pop sensibility.

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The track has already proved to be like catnip to remixers with more than a few tasty mixes knocking around on the internet

With this core collective of writers, DJs, producers and musicians, collaboration is the name of the game and there’s certainly no shortage of local talent eager to get involved. Their next release Stop the Sky From Falling should be due for release any time now and features local soulstress and friend of the mag, Bianca Gerald and Leeds-based rapper, Wheezy Jefferson. Also, the group’s crowdsourced video for Always Broke has just been released. The brilliantly simple but inspirational concept was to invite fans to send them footage illustrating what makes them feel good despite being ‘always broke’. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished video and also hope some variety of live experience will soon be on offer. I’ll certainly be keeping an ear out for future Deuce & Charger releases.

arrangements by some of the best jazz artists. Then it’s Autobodies with The Seven Inches and Three Amigos at The Packhorse on Thursday 12th from 8pm. And, Roots presents The Sentimentalists on Friday 13th at the New Headingley Club, performing the songs of Joe Sibmaud and Phil Fowler. Sharp Intake perform at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday14th, and the popular Tea Dance returns from 2 – 4pm. Dance to a live band. Free transport if required (contact Catherine at OWLS, 0113 369 7077). New band Louis Louis Louis brings the festival to a close with classic swing, jump-jive, ska and red hot rhythm and blues on Saturday from 7.30pm at HEART. For details, pick up a programme from HEART, Oxfam Bookshop or Headingley Library, or

Check ‘em out: www.deuceandcharger.com.

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A Three day music and arts festival, celebrating the Tour de France Grand Depart is taking place in Muker, North Yorkshire from 4th – 6th July. The festival has been created to highlight the beauty of the area during the Yorkshire Grand Depart and to celebrate the best in live performance, culture and food from Yorkshire and beyond. On the 5th July, Le Tour passes through Swaledale and right by the festival. With music, comedy, Yorkshire food and ale, kids and family activities, camping, plus the Tour De Cinema, as well as huge screens to watch all the action, King of the Mountains is one of the best places to enjoy the Tour de France weekend. Acts include award-winning BBC Radio 1 DJ, Huw Stephens,

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The annual Leeds Flamenco Festival, organised by Arts@ Trinity and Instituto Cervantes, is on 6th and 7th June at Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane. Pictured: Juan Martin

In addition to a stunning line-up of the best flamenco artists in the UK, and fantastic flamenco dance events, this year’s festival will feature a solo guitar performance and workshop from world renowned flamenco guitarist Juan Martin, who will headline on Saturday night. The opening event on Friday 6th is the Instituto Cervantes Flamenco Dance and Guitar Performance showcase, including a solo guitar recital by Samuel Moore (Instituto Cervantes’s Course Leader for

This year’s festival will feature a solo guitar performance and workshop from flamenco guitarist Juan Martin

Flamenco Guitar and co-founder of the Leeds Flamenco Festival). The night will also feature dance ensemble Flamenco Diez, with dancer Luisa Galan, singer Ana Luisa, and accompanists Mike Holland and Tenly Martin. Tickets: £5 (seated) £3 (standing) For full details, visit www. artstrinityleeds.co.uk where you can also purchase tickets, or call 07767 483795 or 0113 2461741 (MondayThursday 9:30am-8:00pm or Friday 9:30am-3:00pm).

A Jazz World Première at Seven Arts Jazz Yorkshire celebrates Le Grand Départ at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on Sunday 29th June, 1 – 6pm. Bringing together the best of jazz from across Yorkshire, the afternoon will feature a specially commissioned ‘Yorkshire Jazz Suite’ by award-winning jazz composer, James Hamilton, who will conduct the Doncaster Youth Jazz Orchestra, with individual performances by pianist Matthew Bourne, Kim Macari’s sextet, featuring Leah Gough Cooper, and Al Wood’s quintet. The Suite is an hour-long take on the Yorkshire landscape and people, with musical influences ranging from Duke Ellington to Kenny Wheeler. This is an official Grand Depart Yorkshire Cultural Fringe event sponsored by Jazz Yorkshire and Leeds Inspired. Another highlight this Summer is BLUESFEST14 in July, which includes Sarah Gillespie’s tribute to Bessie Smith, and performances by Steve Phillips and the Rough Diamonds, Big Boy Bloater, Lucy Zirins and James O’Hara and the Giantkillers. For tickets and more information, visit www.sevenjazz. co.uk

Jazz Sundays Sun 1 June: Sun 8 June: Sun 15 June: Sun 22 June: Sun 29 June:

‘Kasseldown’ @ Inkwell AJ Brown Quintet @ Seven Arts Anne Cleveland/Larynges Inc/Jean Watson @ Inkwell Rob Mitchell/Jim Corry Quintet @ Seven Arts World Premiere of the ‘Yorkshire Jazz Suite’ @ Seven Arts

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East India Youth Sun 1 Jun,

Belgrave Music Hall, £8.25. A mixture of dark Detroit techno, lo-fi psychedelic noise rock, romantic synth pop & ramshackle avant-electronica.

Linda Perhacs Mon 2 Jun, Brudenell Social Club, £14.85. A towering figure in the world of psychedelia, folk, female singer-songwriters. Future Islands Tue 3 Jun, Brudenell Social Club, £9. Synthpop band currently riding high after that extraordinary Letterman appearance. Joe Palooka’s Juke Joint

1st Fri, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Best of Motown, reggae, 50’s R&R, 60’s R&B, funk, boogie sould & ska! £3

Rob Van Sante & John Conolly Fri 6 June, 8pm at

Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton. Two legends of world folk music scene with support from Kevin Loughran. A pay-as-you-feel gig.

Girl Band Fri 6 Jun,

Belgrave Music Hall, A heady mix of grunge, punk & rock.

Steve Ignorant Fri 6 Jun,

Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Co-founder of the anarchopunk band Crass with Penny Rimbaud.

Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers Fri 6 June, 7.30pm

at Fox & Newt, 9 Burley St. LS3. Launch of new album, Dinosaurs Ate My Caravan. Plus The Savoy Ballroom – York based quintet, who sing about knitting & the end of the world. £4/3 www. biscuithead.co.uk, www. thsavoyballroom.wordpress. com/

The Kennedys + Edwina Hayes Sat 7 June, 8.30pm

Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Veteran US touring duo plus Yorkshire support with

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‘Trouble in the Fields’ tour tribute to Nanci Griffith. Adv £10/door £12

guitars, nearly melodic rhythms, & impeccable splashes of electronic colour.

EndorphinMachine Wed 25 Jun, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Tribute to Prince.

Glass Caves Sat 7Jun,The Cockpit, £5.50. Alt-Rock with agitated rhythms, yo-yoing guitars & dissonant keyboard sounds.

Acid King Sun 15 Jun,

Leeds Bluegrass Club

Howling Bells Sat 7 Jun Brudenell Social Club, £9.90. Lurching from bluesfuelled rock to country folk lamentations, this is a sound drenched in warm feedback & dried in the desert sun. Vocalist Juanita Stein’s delivery is silky, sultry & utterly intoxicating.

F***ed Up Tue 17 Jun, Belgrave Music Hall, £14.30. A sprawling maze of punk, hardcore, garage &rock.

Littlemores Sat 7 Jun, The

Angelic Upstarts Fri 20

Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Cult US heavy stoney rock band featuring ex-members of Melvins.

The Delines Thu 19 Jun

Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Retro country soul from novelist/songwriter Willy Vlautin.

Wardrobe, £5.50. Sharp, dynamic guitar-pop with smarts and heart.

Jun Brudenell Social Club, £11. Rowdy, angry and feisty punk.

The Buffalo Skinners Tue 10 Jun, Oporto, £4.40. FolkRock & Roll & Americana.

The Hypnotic Eye Fri 20 Jun, The Cockpit, £5.50. Abrupt, slightlydelic FlowerPunk Garage-Rock.

Little Barrie Wed 11 Jun,

The Cockpit, £8.80. Stripped down RnB / Soul / Funk / Blues / Garage rock jam band.

Seven Unplugged Wed 11 June from 8pm at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton. Regular acoustic music night. £5 Le Vent du Nord Sun 15 June Victoria Hall, Saltaire. Great music from Quebec full of joie de vivre! Tickets £14 from Jumbo or online at www.saltairelive.co.uk Israel Garcia Thurs 12 June, 8pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Support from Joe Kemp. £8 advance/ £10 door Nick Oliveri Wed 11Jun,

Brudenell Social Club, £11. Bass, acoustic & electric guitarist and vocalist best known as bassist with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, & Dwarves.

Wye Oak Thu 12 Jun, Brudenell Social Club, £11. 21st-century folk music, imbued with dense shoegaze

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Fri 20 June Brudenell Social Club Games Room. Download ‘Station Approach’ from Hide & Seek.

Misty In Roots Sat 21 Jun,

The Wardrobe, £15. One of the most powerful live reggae acts to have come out of London noted for their powerful roots reggae sound & uncompromising lyrical vibrations.

Cherry Ghost Sat 21 Jun,

Brudenell Social Club, £14.85. Epic and heartfelt indie-pop tinged with hints of country, folk and Americana.

John Grant Mon 23 Jun Irish Centre, £19.80. Brilliant electro-tinged solo confessional singersongwriter. The Preatures Tue 24 Jun,

Brudenell Social Club, £9.50. Revivalist Rock ‘n’ Roll/ Pop bearing comparisons to Fleetwood Mac and Haim.

Thurs 26 June, from 8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck (off Water Lane). Live acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass & Country music. Resident bands, guests & picking sessions. Musicians welcome. £3. John 267 0761, Kevin 267 7040

Misfits Fri 27Jun, Brudenell Social Club, £19.25. Harsh and to-the-point primitive, aggressive punk rock complimented with a strong sense of melody inspired by 1950s Rock’n’Roll. i-five Fri 27 June, 8.30pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Great quality Leeds act featuring Tony Hall & Julie Lloyd. £5. New American Troubadors Sat 28 June,

8.30pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Triple bill of Americana from David Berkeley, Peter Bradley Adams & Robby Hecht. Adv £10/door £12

David Broad & Serious Sam Barratt Sat 28 Jun

Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre (HEART), £4/ £7. The finest in folk, blues, ragtime and country.

Martin Carthy / Eliza Carthy Sun 29 Jun

Brudenell Social Club, £17.60. Stalwarts of the UK folk scene, father and daughter duo Martin & Eliza Carthy unite for an evening of music from their new record The Elephant.

The Dandy Warhols Mon

30 Jun,The Cockpit, £14.85. A joyful barrage of anthemic indie-pop.

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Valley Striders CC Now Boasts Over 100 Members! Valley Striders Cycling Club sprung up in 2013 from Alwoodley-based running club Valley Striders. Initially it was just a few running friends getting together for fun and cross training, but it soon grew into something much bigger. Today they have over 100 members! VSCC caters for injured runners both from its own and other local running clubs, and runners looking to prevent injury in the first place. “We have found that people recovering from sporting injuries can stay fit and continue training with this low impact activity”, said founding member Andy Stoneman. Cycling is becoming increasingly popular and appeals to all ages and abilities. The club pride itself on attracting complete novices through to accomplished athletes like Tracey Morris, former Olympic marathon runner. After finding this friendly group to ride with, many new members, inspired by the Tour de France, have entered sportives – organised non-competitive cycling events. Twenty two riders have entered the Open Cycling ‘Coast to Coast in a day’ (150 mile ride

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from Seascale to Whitby). There is also a large number doing the Etape du Yorkshire, which follows Stage 1 of this year’s Tour de France. Three times a week, the club offer rides for varying abilities. Members can cycle with groups of similar abilities and ambitions, and this helps new riders learn the ropes. The club also has a ‘ride to work’ buddy scheme and offers to accompany new commuters to work, building confidence and learning from those that have been doing it for years. Valley Striders Cycling Club has members aged from 16 to 60, racers, mountain bikers and commuters. They welcome new cyclists and offer a ‘try us twice’ policy before asking for the annual membership fee. To find out more email: cycling@ valleystriders.org.uk or join their facebook page ‘Valley Striders CC’.

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Otley Courthouse Gears Up for Le Tour Otley Courthouse will host three weeks of celebratory events to mark the Tour’s arrival in Otley.

Paris to Leeds! Whose Idea Was That?

The programme includes ‘Le Grand Voyage’ on 28th June, an interactive theatrical experience which places the audience at the heart of a fantastical cycle race that steadily becomes more bizarre; and ‘Life Cycle’, a play exploring the life of a lone cyclist through music played on instruments made from bicycle parts, on 11th July. There will also be workshops on making ‘scareclists’ (scarecrow cyclists!) with community arts company The Big Hoo-Ha, who will encourage participants to put a local spin on decorative bicycles that will adorn the route. In addition, they’ll be celebrating all things Gallic with ‘Being Brel’ on 21st June – an intense, one-man show probing the life and works of the legendary Jacques Brel. “We’re hugely excited by what the Tour means as a shared cultural event for the people that live here”, said Dave Robson, Chair of the Courthouse Board, “and hope that the wide range of activities we have on offer, from knitting and storytelling to carnival parades, will encourage people to come down and try something new.” On race day itself, the Courthouse will open early with bands, dancing and big screen coverage of the action in its Courtyard. For more information, visit www. otleycourthouse.org.uk or call 01943 467466

You know the story….. you meet some friends for a beer and before you know it, you’re cycling from Paris to Leeds! Led by Chris Clyburn, the group of six riders and two support crew will set off from the cobbles of the Champs Elysee and ride the 800km to the cobbles of Dock Street, arriving six days later in time for the Grand Depart. The group is hoping to raise a staggering £10,000 for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. “We are funding the whole trip ourselves”, said Chris. “So we are asking local companies and residents to sponsor us to really make it worthwhile for the charity.” The group includes Dr Ai Lyn Tan who only learned to ride a bike in December 2013! “We have a mixed bag of experience and there will be

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some challenging stages to face each day”, said Chris. “It really will be an epic road trip!” The riders will be sporting their snazzy Welcome to Yorkshire jerseys. They plan to hold a number of fundraising events leading up to the ride. Pin Bar on Dock Street has become the hub for the team and Leeds Brewery has even made a charity beer specially for them. To sponsor a team member, visit www. justgiving.com/teams/pavetocobble and follow their exploits on Twitter @PaveToCobble Any local companies wishing to donate, please contact Chris via chris.clyburn@hotmail. com

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Otley Cycle Club Celebrates Le Tour Otley Cycle Club’s Cycle Fest returns for the third year on Sunday 22nd June and, after morning cycle rides that are open to all, will continue with joint celebrations at Ashfield Primary School on Weston Lane. The rides will have distances to suit everyone – from 17 – 80 miles – as well as a mountain bike ride. There will also be a five-mile ride around the cycle paths of Otley. Other activities include cycle coaching taster sessions for children, roller racing, and lots of other games and attractions. There will also be a hog roast, bar and music. With British Cycling qualified coaches, Go Ride accreditation and an expanding junior membership, Otley Cycle Club is getting more and more people to experience the thrill of two wheels. The club currently has over 300

members of all ages, and activities include weekly social runs for all fitness levels into the Wharfedale countryside; Cycle coaching for young riders aged 6-16; The Triangle club time trial race series – with weekly events in the coming months; Road racing, grass track, cyclo-cross, sportives, audax and just about any cycle sport you may wish to try. Further details can be found on www. otleycycleclub.co.uk/festival or on Facebook/ Otley Cycle Fest

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Leeds Schools Get Active on the School Run A vital theme of the legacy programme for the Tour de France is to promote cycling to the next generation. Sustrans is working in partnership with Leeds City Council to run a programme of initiatives to increase levels of walking, cycling and public transport to schools in Horsforth, Rawdon, Garforth and Kippax. They are currently working with 16 primary and secondary schools and activities include installing cycle and scooter storage, delivering road safety training, producing local Active Travel Maps and running incentive schemes. Benton Park School in Rawdon now has one of the highest rates of pupils cycling to school in the city, with just seven out of more than 250 pupils in Year 7 now being taken to

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school by car. A cycling culture has grown, their bike club attracts around 25 attendees each week, and cycling is now established in the PE curriculum. Leeds schools recently took part in the Sustrans national competition The Big Pedal with over 100,000 bike and scooter journeys being clocked up in Yorkshire schools alone. Next up is the Leeds Schools Active Travel Project, which includes Bike Week, Walk to School Week and a special Junior Tour De France day, coordinated by Leeds City Council. Five hundred primary school students will take part in scooter and cycle races to win jerseys before the Tour De France Grand Depart in July.

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Cookridge Hall Golf Club has won a top national award in recognition of the warm welcome and encouragement it offers to junior and beginner golfers.

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Pictured: (front) Juniors players Jeehvan Singh and Adel Watt. (rear) Adam Frontal, MD Cookridge Hall, Jonathan Pearson, Head of Junior Development, Craig Verrinder, Marketing Director COBRA/PUMA Golf, Ray Agar, Junior Organiser Cookridge Hall, Paul O’Donnell, Elite Performance Coach. The club, which introduces about 1000 youngsters to golf to each year, is the 2014 winner of England Golf’s prestigious GolfMark Club of the Year award, an initiative which identifies junior and beginner-friendly clubs that have made an outstanding contribution to developing the game through a range of activities. “It’s great to know that the hard work of the team has been recognised”, said Ray Agar, Cookridge Hall Junior Organiser. “To achieve GolfMark you have to be a forward-thinking club, willing to listen to people.” Cookridge Hall encourages children as young as five and six to try golf. It has links with about 50 local schools, including one for children with special educational needs. Children are invited to the club for free coaching sessions and can then join the Academy, transferring to the junior section when they’re aged ten or eleven. A team of seven teaching professionals is involved – two of whom, Paul O’Donnell and Jonathan Pearson manage the

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Current initiatives include discussions with a local high school to set up and support a BTec course

Academy, which currently has approximately 180 members aged between five and twelve, including 50 girls. “The team is great and very innovative”, said Cookridge Hall MD Adam Frontal. “People have ideas and are willing to put them into practice. Current initiatives include discussions with a local high school to set up and support a BTec course, and with a Leeds university to establish a golfrelated foundation degree course.” Craig Verrinder, Marketing Manager for COBRA PUMA GOLF who presented the award said: “Golf is changing and the ability to offer venues that are inclusive and fun for golfers of all abilities is key to enhancing golf participation in the community.” Richard Flint, England Golf, commented: “Cookridge Hall Golf Club is to be congratulated for its excellent work to attract and retain new golfers. They are flexible and welcoming and have created a really inclusive club.”

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A new walk – the Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge – takes place on Saturday 28th June. Leaving from Kettlewell, the walk was devised to promote the work of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA), which needs to raise at least £40,000 each year to continue its life saving work in the Yorkshire Dales.

Greg Mulholland MP tackled the ‘alternative’ Three Peaks in advance, as part of his partnership with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC), to promote outdoor activities and help raise money for UWFRA. “It was great to try out the UWFRA Wharfedale Three Peaks route”, said Greg, who walked the 22 miles (35 kilometres), bagged three summits and climbed 1,450 metres (4,757 ft). “It was a challenging but very satisfying walk with great views and I can certainly recommend it. Kettlewell is a lovely place to start and finish and having the White Lion at Cray provided a welcome pit stop! “Everyone who takes part will

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be supporting a wonderful, hardworking team of volunteers who provide mountain rescue 365 days a year and save people’s lives. All who enjoy the Yorkshire Dales rely on the service they provide. I don’t think people realise that they are all volunteers and are permanently on call.” Carey Davies, the BMC’s Hill Walking Development Officer, said: “It’s great to highlight how the hills and mountains can be fun, amazing places we can all enjoy. This was a great example of a perfect hill walk: beautiful views, adventure, challenge, a stop in a country pub and only 45 minutes of rain! “The Wharfedale Three Peaks is a wonderful alternative to the more famous Yorkshire Three.

This was a great example of a perfect hill walk: beautiful views, adventure, challenge, a stop in a country pub and only 45 minutes of rain!

The ‘established’ events are taking their toll on the fragile mountain environment and we want to encourage people to explore new places and possibilities.” As well as the 22 mile Three Peaks route, there are two easier routes – a 13.5 mile Two Peaks route including Buckden Pike and Great Whernside, and Starbotton Circular Walk, a 4.5 mile family and community route. Everyone will receive a certificate of completion and a hot meal, as well as an event souvenir. It’s great value at £10 per entry and £12 for a family of four. You can download an application form from www.uwfra. org.uk

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and a wonderful way for spectators to enjoy Harewood.” The event will feature both sprint and super-sprint triathlon distances, as well as having youth, junior and adult categories, and a sprint relay. Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or taking on your first ever race, there really will be something for everyone. The triathlons are part of Alistair and Jonny’s drive to encourage people of all ages and abilities to take part in a sport that has given them so much enjoyment over the years. “Our first Brownlee Tri last year was amazing”, said Alistair. “To have the opportunity to grow the event this year is fantastic and hopefully people from all over Britain can get involved.” For more information about getting involved, visit www. brownleetri.com or www.facebook. com/brownleetriathlon

Following the success of last year’s Brownlee Tri, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee recently announced that registration was open for their 2014 triathlons. The Northern Brownlee Tri will be held at Harewood House on 21st September. Harewood provides not only a stunning setting, but also the opportunity to ride the same roads as the Tour de France earlier in the Summer. “I’m delighted that Jonny and Alistair Brownlee are coming to Harewood for the Brownlee Tri”, said David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood. “People have swum in the lake, run and cycled round the estate before, but I’m pretty sure none have done it as fast as the Brownlees! It will be a great challenge for the competitors

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Greg Mulholland MP is urging local schools to get involved in the Anthony Nolan campaign ‘Register and Be a Lifesaver’ (R&Be) that educates young people aged 16 - 18 on the benefits of joining the blood, bone marrow and organ donor registers. Anthony Nolan is a charity that helps to save the lives of people with blood cancer by recruiting donors to its bone marrow register and matching them with patients in need of a transplant. The charity also works with NHS Blood and Transplant Service to deliver an education programme across the UK. Trained volunteers visit schools, dispelling myths and delivering the facts about blood

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stem cell, bone marrow, blood and organ donation in an engaging, thought-provoking way. Since it was established in 2009, the R&Be team has reached over 122,000 students in more than 500 schools and colleges. Nearly 6,500 of these students have joined the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register as a result, and a remarkable eight young people have gone on to donate to a patient desperately in need of a transplant. Nearly 7,700 young people have been inspired to join the blood donor register, and over 2,500 have signed up as organ donors. “Volunteering to be a life-saving match for a stranger is a remarkable thing to do”, said Greg Mulholland. “Having worked with many schools in and around Leeds, I believe that, given the opportunity, our young people would want to know how they could help to save a life.” “We know that young people are the most likely to be chosen as donors so it’s very important that they know how they can potentially save a life”, said

Katie Day, R&Be Programme Lead at Anthony Nolan. “We hope that more local schools will sign up to our programme and help us to educate their students about becoming lifesavers.” For further information, email Jo Buckton, Regional Register Development Manager, at jo.buckton@anthonynolan.org or call 0303 303 0303.

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Later this Summer, eight members of the Blacksheep explorer unit, Headingley, along with other Central Yorkshire County Scouts, will take part in a three week expedition to Morocco. During this trip, the group is expected to sleep outside with their own equipment. On arrival in Marrakech, they will drive to Imlil, a village at the foot of Jbel Toubkal (the tallest peak in the High Atlas mountains), where half of the group will begin an ascent. The mountain phase should take nine days. Some of the equipment will be carried on mules and some by the scouts. The rest of the group will observe village life and carry out tasks helpful to the villagers. On the

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Pictured: Explorer Scouts Tom Parker, Tom Bailey and Theo Wilcocks.

return of the mountain group, the roles will be reversed. Following this the scouts will travel to the village of El Borj, where they will help to renovate an old school, alongside the Children of the Sahara Foundation.

They will then undertake a three-day trek in the Sahara involving a camel caravan, with temperatures averaging 40-45 Celsius. Then it’s back to Marrakech for a couple of days before returning to the UK. What a trip! However, there is a significant cost to the expedition, in order to provide all the necessary equipment, food and local guides to ensure the trip is as sustainable as possible. The group has been busy raising funds through various activities. If you would like to help to equip them for this epic expedition, please send donations to Headingley Explorer Scouts, St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Road, LS16 5JT - they will send you a postcard from Morocco!

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Twenty Five young musicians from the Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra (LYJRO) recently staged a 12-hour music marathon at the Civic Hall in Leeds, to raise funds for music education in South African schools. The sponsored ‘playathon’ was LYJRO’s latest fundraising venture for the band’s Durban project, which has raised money for musical instruments and music teachers in the city since 2005. The band has been on two tours to Durban, and returns in July to play gigs with local musicians and deliver music

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workshops for schoolchildren. “There is no established music provision in South African schools”, said bandleader Brendan Duffy. “Our members want to do what they can to provide some of the wonderful musical opportunities they enjoy here in Leeds. They fundraise year round and will see where

the money goes when we tour to South Africa in July this year.” In the last three years band members have raised around £16,000. LYJRO is a City of Leeds Youth Music/ArtForms ensemble, with members aged up to 19 from across the Leeds area. The band’s favourite way to fundraise is to play gigs, and they can be booked for events and parties For more information please contact: Rachel Cockburn on 07986 107208, rachelmcockburn@gmail. com, or Brendan Duffy at brendanduffy@talktalk.net, or visit www.lyjro.org.uk

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Farsley AFC Ladies, whose members and coaches include several from Cookridge, Alwoodley and Meanwood, are sporting a new look after securing a kit sponsorship deal from British Gas.

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The under-15s, who play in the West Riding Girls’ Football League, are now looking to recruit new players. The team currently has 13 players but would like to increase the size of its squad ahead of next season,

The under-15s are now looking to recruit new players

when it will be playing in the league’s under-16 division. Girls currently in Year 9 or 10 are eligible to play. The team trains in Hainsworth Park, Farsley, every Monday from 6.45pm, and play their home fixtures at Farsley AFC’s Throstle Nest home. After a challenging start to the season the team has bounced back, winning three and drawing two of its six league games as well as reaching the semi-final of the league’s Shield competition. For further information, call manager Ian Lewis on 07891 103881.

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‘Le Tour’ is coming to Yorkshire this Summer. What better way to celebrate the French ‘joie de vivre’ than with a joyful musical tour of Saint-Saens wacky animals in the company of The Naturalist. Dance with the elephant, flutter with the birds, glide with the swan, create an underwater aquarium...

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Suitable for children age three and up, with plenty to appeal to parents and grandparents, ‘Le Tour des Animaux’ is a new interactive show touring during the Yorkshire Festival. Devised by Michael Charlton, it uses a new arrangement of Carnival of the Animals by Deborah Pennington and specially commissioned poetry by Jan Holdstock. The Aire Ensemble, a flexible chamber ensemble performing a wide range of classical and light music, will be joined by Leeds-based actor Paul Ratcliffe, currently Director of Theatre and Corporate Affairs at arts@trinity. Leeds performances will take place on Saturday 28th June at the School of Philosophy, Chapel Allerton, and Saturday 5th July at Holy Trinity, Boar Lane, Leeds Tickets for 28th June (£10 adults, £5 children, £22 family – 3 children, 1 adult or 2 and 2) available from Deborah Pennington on 07910 414586 or www.aire-ensemble.co.uk Tickets for 5th July, 1pm at Holy Trinity, Boar Lane (£8 adults, £5 children £20 family) available as above and from Holy Trinity: www.artstrinityleeds.co.uk/ tickets

Northern Ballet’s New Ballet for Children Northern Ballet recently announced that its new ballet for children will be a retelling of the Brothers Grimm story ‘The Elves & the Shoemaker’ and will première in Leeds this October. The Elves & the Shoemaker is the latest in Northern Ballet’s awardwinning series of Short Ballets for Small People, which already includes the hugely popular Ugly Duckling and Three Little Pigs. It will be performed in venues across Leeds before touring widely across the North of England. Choreographed by Northern Ballet’s Ballet Master Daniel de Andrade, to an original score by composer Philip Feeney, this is an enchanting, colourful and heartwarming production lasting approximately 40 minutes. Northern Ballet’s children’s ballets have been seen live by more than 53,000 people and on TV by hundreds of thousands.

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Iveson Primary recently held its annual Iveson’s Got Talent show and the school hosted an amazing ‘final’ event. As usual the competition was very stiff and included singers, dance groups, comedians, musicians

teacher Diana Mann. “To stand up there in the spotlight in front of a packed audience and play so beautifully, takes not only talent but real courage.” Jane Clay, the school’s music co-ordinator and Year 4 teacher, commented: “We are so pleased that the weekly lessons have been such a success. When I heard Nevaeh perform it was really emotional and reminded me of why we make music one of our priorities at Iveson.”

and gymnasts, but finally the winner was declared to be Nevaeh O’Connor (Y-4). Nevaeh, who only began learning the violin at the start of Year 4 as part of the school’s on-going free programme, which provides violin tuition for all children in that year group, played very confidently and without a hint of nerves.

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Badminton Anyone?

Adel Badminton Club

meets Mon, 8pm at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. A mixed & a men’s team in Leeds & District Badminton League. New members welcome. If you have some experience go along on Monday. Details:

Chris 225 9426, Dave 267 0572

Adel Crown Green Bowling Club (next to Adel

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

Social bowling, friendly & league matches. Experienced players & beginners welcome, Good social activities. Details:

Stewart 267 3311, Jaci 267 9761

Church). Bowling Apr – Oct. New members welcome.

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

Adel Squash Club meets

267 3311

Details: Phil 267 6152, www. adelbowlingclub.co.uk

at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. A fun/ competitive way to keep fit.

Details: Jon Hodgson 07761 608598, or for Racketball John Bennett 267 0761,www. adelsquashclub.com;

Adel Tennis Club Anyone for tennis? Enjoy social or competitive tennis on 3 carpet & 2 tarmac courts. ATC is ideally situated on the AWMA sports ground next to Adel Church. All standards welcome. Junior coaching available. Details: John Micklethwaite 267 4071

American Football
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Contact) Flag American Football team seeks players of any age, ability or gender to play casual & competitive events. Weekend training sessions. Total beginners welcome. Details: Kyle

northleeds.samurai@gmail. com

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

Charity Football Tournament Emmerdale &

Crypt 7s football tournament Sun 3 Aug, at Farsley AFC. All male teams (over 16s) - corporate, local, pub teams- welcome. Family entertainment, food, music, stalls & celebrities. Entry £75 per team. Details &

entry forms: Cheryl 245 9061, Cheryl.harrington@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk

Circle Dancing Alternate Thurs, 3 – 4.30pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16. Friendly group Beginners welcome.
Details: Pat 289 9626

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome.

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@ outlook.com

Flag Football is a 5-a-side non-contact version of American Football. New players welcome, no experience required. Practice on Woodhouse Moor. Details: info@leedstornadoes.com, www.leedstornadoes.com

Great North Run Sun 7 Sept. World’s most iconic half marathon. St Gemma’s has 75 places available. Get in touch today! Details: Becky Hole

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Holt Park Bowls Club

Farrar Lane, LS16. Crown Green bowling is for everyone. Super sport for the whole family, good fun & good exercise. New members welcome. Details: Jim

Mcquade 225 4503

Horsforth Tennis Club Open Day Sun 22 June, 12

– 4.30pm. Celebrating Great British Tennis Weekends. Families, adults, juniors – all welcome. Book free coach-led sessions &/or court time for unsupervised play through LTA Clubhouse site (www. clubhouse.lta.org.uk ) or just turn up! Details: Hillary West

258 6021

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed, 6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Club takes part in events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK.

Details: kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com

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coaching for members May – July. Details: Roger Harris,

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Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you

disabled or have a condition where swimming could help? LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active. Safe & relaxed environment.

Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

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 1st visit. Details: www.

leedsnaturistgroup.com leedsnaturistgroup@gmail. com

Like to Walk? Join group

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

Details: Richard 267 3623

Meanwood Cricket Club

(2nd oldest club in Leeds!) is looking for new players. Running 2 sides in Wetherby League. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd.

Details: Rob Guthrie (1st XI Capt) 07552 6755880, Matthew Ross (Vice Capt) 07968 776263

Meanwood Park Bowling Club welcomes new

members. Details: Margaret Butterworth 274 7076

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming club with most reasonable membership rates & free

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76 Phoenix Folk Dancers

Wed 8 – 10pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). If you enjoy a ceilidh or barn dance, try English Country Dancing. Beginners welcome & you don’t need a partner.

Details: 01943 467851

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of 5 -

10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. New members welcome. Members from all over Leeds. Annual membership £8. Details:

01943 430657

Reach the Peak Walk

Yorkshire 3 Peaks on, 7 June for Leeds Cancer Centre, Bexley Wing. 25 miles in 12 hours or less! Led by a professional trekking team.

Details: Tif 206 8620, tifaine. carter@leedsth.nhs.uk,

Community Notices Run in Purple for Yorkshire Cancer Centre in Leeds 10K (20 July). Limited places, £20 reg fee.

Details: Tif 206 8620, tifaine. carter@leedsth.nhs.uk, www.yorkshirecancercentre. org.uk

St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club The club plays in Headingley & runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Looking for new players. Details:

Paul 07795 154444, www. stchadscc.com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

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

Wallace 274 9917

Yorkshire Plusnet Marathon in York 12 Oct.
St Gemma’s has 20 places in this sold out marathon. Great course for a first marathon or

for those wanting a PB! Join Team St Gemma’s! Details:

Becky Hole 218 5505, challenges@st-gemma.co.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to

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

Hartley 01943 874162

Bramhope Arts Club

meets Mon, 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. In June there will be practical evenings & some outdoor painting. New members welcome. Details: Jeff 01423

508867

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 21 June, 10am

- 4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, Society President, Qu Lei Lei,

will teach how to paint Lotus in three different ways. New members welcome. Details:

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

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/

Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. June 4: Pastel demonstration by Sue Ford. June 16 & 18: Still life. June 25: Review of members’ paintings. June 30: Watercolour evening with Andrew. Details: www.

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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

Headingley Flower Club Meets 1st Fri, 7.30pm at St

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Chad’s Parish Hall. June demonstration by Heather Hayes. Visit free in June. New members welcome.

Details: Mrs Young 267 9445

Horsforth Art Society

meets 7.30pm Wed at The Studio 15 Back Lane. 4 June: acrylic demonstration by Terry Chipp; 11 June: practical evening; 18 June: outside sketching; 25 June: criticism evening. Also open Mon 10am – noon; Tues & Thurs 1.30 – 3.30pm. Non members welcome.

Details: 258 8492 www. horsforthartsociety. wordpress.com

Life Drawing Art Group

Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models. Details:

Laurence Limon 07856 735179

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Bramhope Market 2nd

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

Coffee Morning with toasted teacakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church. Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge. Coffee Morning Sat 10am

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

Cookridge Primary School Summer Fair

(Tinshill Dr) Sat 21 June,

2 – 4pm. Stalls, games, performances & BBQ . A fantastic afternoon for the family!

Forget-Me-Not Fete Sat 7

June, 1 – 4pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Meanwood LS6. Toys, books, handmade gifts, vintage, raffle, & lovely refreshments. Entry 50p, children free. In support of people living with dementia. All profits to the Alzheimers Society.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month,

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

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored by

HCT) Sat 7 June. There will be Hope in The Park events in June, including free entertainment at Horsforth Gala on 29 June.

Leeds Feline Friends

Cream Tea & Plant Fair Sat 31 May, 1.30 - 3.30pm Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17. Wide range of plants & goods for sale. Delicious cream scones.

Paxton Horticultural Society Plant & Book Sale

Sat 31 May, 10am - noon at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6 2AB - admission free.

St John the Baptist Coffee Morning Sat 7 June,

10.30am – 12 noon in the Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Homemade scones & cakes. All welcome. Come & enjoy!

Summer Fayre Sat 28 June, 10am – 1pm at Headingley Methodist Church (opp Arndale Centre).

Refreshments, delicious homemade cakes, succulent bacon butties, crafts, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac, raffle, tombola & more. Free entry.

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. Information on local news, events etc. Details: Francis

Garbutt 261 0846, www. adelcrag.org.com

Adel Lodge meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David Hancox 228 0771

Aire Valley Dolls House Club meets 2nd

Mon each month. New members welcome. Details:

Natalie Wilson 287 6272, airevalleydollshouse. blogspot.co.uk

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society

Enrolling now for new season of films (Oct ’14 – Apr ’15) at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Showings 2nd Wed each month, 7pm (refreshments & chat 6.30pm). 7 films just £20, 5 films £17. Details:

Shirley (Sec) 267 2464

Cookridge Gardening Club Sun 29 June, visit by

Annual Show on Sat 13 Sept. Next evening meeting is in October.

Friends of Hunger Hills Woods meet on Hall Lane

on 2nd Sat from 10am to carry out various practical tasks in the wood. Please come suitably dressed with appropriate footwear & gloves. Details: 258 3140,

www.hungerhillswoods.org

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st

Sat to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Details: Alan

Mann (Secretary) 07901 656886, friendsoflawns woodcemetery@yahoo. co.uk

Greenpeace Leeds meets 1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www. greenpeace.org.uk/groups

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

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

Horsforth in Bloom Meets

Sat 7 June, 10am in Horsforth Museum. Helpers welcome to plan work for the Summer Judging & stall at Horsforth Gala on 29 June. Details:

258 3521

coach to Arley Hall Gardens & the East Garden in Cheshire. To book, contact Katherine Hill on 267 1858. Don’t forget to nurture your exhibits for

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78 Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7pm at St Margaret’s Hall & Thurs 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Hall. Good car parking & no stairs! Visitors welcome.

Details: Mrs Zoe Bent 258 1580

Horsforth Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in

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

258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo. com

Human Writes in Leeds

(HWIL) meets Fri 6 June, 1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion. Details: humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

‘I’m From Meanwood’ is a

community group for anyone in Leeds 7 or surrounding area. Photos & memories of old & new Meanwood. Over 1,000 photos. Details:

I’m From Meanwood on Facebook

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached. Improve your social life & make new friends. Not a dating agency. Details:

217 1747/ 267 0282, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Kirkstall Community Garden Grow your own food,

learn new skills & share ideas with others. All welcome. Free access to educational resources & growing facilities. Free membership. Volunteers welcome. Details:

kirkstallgarden@gmail.com

Lawnswood Bridge Club

Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome. Details: 285 2522

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Community Notices Leeds Anglo German Club meets Wed 25 June,

7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC, for an illustrated talk by Kurt Berlet on Max Raabe & his Palace Orchestra. Sat 28 June: Summer meal at Castle Grove. Details: 268 7697

Leeds Budgerigar Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm at Troydale Recreational Club, Troydale Grove, Pudsey, LS28 9LA. Old friends & new members welcome. Details:

Ronnie Simpson 252 0976, www.leedsbs.webs.com

Leeds Caledonian Society Sat 14 June, Yorkshire Burns Federation Summer Event (Bowls, Quiz, AGM). New members welcome. Details:

www.leedscaledonians. org.uk

Leeds Cat Rescue

rehabilitate lost, neglected cats & kittens. If you can offer a loving home, please contact them. Details: 268 0488,

leedscatrescue@googlemail. com, www.leedscatrescue. btck.co.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. 3 June: Marco Schrang presents ‘Late Summer Interest in the Garden’. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple – includes all events & admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show. Details: Pat 225 0030, www. leedshs.org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meeting: 3 June. Details:

Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert. org.uk

Leeds Oxfam Group

Yorkshire Animal Shelter

Lively group campaigning on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Find them on Facebook. Annual fundraising walks Sat 14 June from Hebden Bridge. Sponsored abseil Sun 13 July from top of Parkinson Building!

07968 817803, www. yorkshireanimalshelter.org. uk

Mah Jong Thurs 10am

Christian Musical Workshop Fri 20 June,

– 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Friendly group. No experience necessary.

Details: Jenny 230 0094

Mercury Movie Makers

invite would be filmmakers & camcorder owners to Rawdon Conservative Club, Rawdon LS19 6NL on Weds, 7.30pm, to see how to create images & action that will have your family & friends congratulating you! Friendly, unbiased advice on equipment & help with video problems. Details: www.

Many cats & kittens desperate for new homes! Donations always welcome. Details:

MUSIC

7.30pm at Otley Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley, with Australian John Burland, who has been writing & recording religious music for children & adults for over 20 years.

Details: 07725 434036, managerjjbtour2014@gmail. com

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir

A choir of children & older members of the community - meets Mon 3 – 4pm at the school. Singing modern & traditional songs. Looking for more adults! Details: Debbie

mercurymoviemakers.com

Fletcher 386 2500

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

Diverse Encounters

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. New members welcome. Tuition available for at least four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

Rotaract 18 – 30s club meets 2nd & 4th Wed, 6.45 Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate. All welcome. Details: Tony Cleminson 07779 007671, tony_ cleminson@hotmail.com

The Other Bridge Club

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

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

Sun 15 June, Clothworkers’ Centenary Concert Hall, Cavendish Rd. LS2. Collaborative Project by Ann Seabourne (painter) & Peter Seabourne (composer) featuring interrelated visual & musical compositions, inspired by The Alhambra, Granada. Tickets £13/ £10, students & U-16s free.

Details: 343 2583, www. concerts.leeds.ac.uk

Jazz Improvisation Group meets alt Fri, 7.30

-10pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St. An opportunity to play jazz to your heart’s content. £5 per session. Details: Dominic

Moore dominicgmoore@ hotmail.com

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Horsforth Choral Society Rehearses Mon

7.30 – 9.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre (Sept – July). Currently rehearsing for concert on Fri 18 July. Details: info@

horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity UC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Betty

Emberton 267 6529

Instrumental Jazz Workshop - alt Sat 2.30

- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7. Classes for people who want to play jazz & improvise. Work towards playing at Jazz Café. Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

James Farrell Concert Band rehearses Tues 7.45 –

10pm at Dewsbury Rd Social Club. Friendly community band playing show/film music, marches & more. New players welcome. Current vacancies for trumpet/cornet, horn, tuba & percussion.

Details: 293 1779, www. jfconcertband.com

University of Leeds Final Year Music Students

Sat 31 May, 7.30pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave, LS16 (behind Lawnswood Arms). A concert, directed by Daniel Gordon. Tickets £5. Details: Beryl 267 4507,

blchadwick@talktalk.net

Old Time Music Hall Sat 14 June, 6.45pm at Meanwood Freehouse Club, Stonegate Rd. Featuring Pocket Panto from Ossett. Sponsored by The Oddfellows in aid of

Children’s Air Ambulance. Raffle prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets £5.

from Salvation Army c/o 19 Hunger Hills Ave. Horsforth LS18 5JS. Please send SAE.

Phoenix Concert Band

Sinfonia of Leeds Sun

Community concert band (Grade 6+). Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds. Details:

secretary@phoenixband. co.uk, www.phoenixband. co.uk

Seven Jazz Voices Choir

meets alt Mon 7-9pm at Inkwell 31 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton LS7. Fun blues, jazz, cuban & gospel numbers, led by jazz singer Nicki Allan. £5 per session.

Details: Jean Watson jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Sheffield Citadel Salvation Army Band Sat

22 June, 3pm Kings Hall, Ilkley. Holst: The Planets; Custer: Star Trek through the years; Williams: Star Wars. Tickets: 01943 602319, sinfoniaofleeds. eventbrite.com, or door. Sat 28 June: 7.30pm St Edmunds Chirch,LS8, Mozart: Symphony No. 41; Williams: Star Wars; Holst: The Planets. Tickets: 224 3801 or door

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

14 June, 7.30pm at Grove Methodist Church, Town St. Horsforth. Tickets FREE

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Community Notices

80 Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses

Luncheon Club for Over

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

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SENIORS

Meanwood Methodist Church (next to Waitrose). 3 courses £5. Details: Anne Matthews

alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details:

Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 –

60s meets Tues, 12 noon Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275

Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm

268 1131

1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4.50.

Details: 267 5510

Lively Singing Group for

people with dementia & their carers. 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments.

Details: Alzheimer’s Soc 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) supports over 60s in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel & Bramhope. Activities include exercise classes, coffee afternoons, luncheon club, shopping trips & dropin. Charity Cricket match planned for Sun 29 June from noon with stalls & refreshments. Details: 261

9103

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership free to 60+.

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

St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious home-cooked meal just £4. To book, contact Mary Burnell 267 1742

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher Hill, LS16 5BG. Activities &

outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley.

Details: 275 7988, step.2.step@btconnect.com, www.stepleeds.org.uk

Willows Tuesday Club

Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth area. Don’t feel lonely come & join us.

Details: Jean 258 3449

SPIRITUAL ‘A Letter from Paul’ Thurs

5 June, 7.30pm at Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane LS 6. Dramatic presentation by Jane Bower of Paul’s Letter to the Romans. £5 on door (includes refreshments). Proceeds to various charities .

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Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

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

275 4989

Adel Methodist Church

Buddhist Meditation Classes in Leeds City Centre & Horsforth.

Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org,

Catholic Churches Holy Name, Otley Old Rd

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

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

ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services:

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

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.

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

Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group meets Mon, 7.30

- 9.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8. £3 - £5 suggested donation. All welcome. Details:

07884 332644, www. peacenowhere.com

Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Service

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

9.30am. Short Mid-Week Service Thurs 10.30am. Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.

Drop-in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

(except 3rd Sun- 6.307.30pm) at Brahma Kumaris,

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West Park, LS16. Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274

5167

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

www.headingleystcolumba. org.uk/

Holy Trinity Meanwood Sun 8.30am Said Holy

Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.

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

7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested

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Sun 1 June, 6pm in Grove Methodist Church, led by Revd Alistair Jones in the presence of elected representatives.

Kagyu Buddhist Group

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

yorkshire@dechen.org, www.dechen.org

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

Leeds 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 11am, Headingley Methodist Church, Headingley. Details: 245 9111, www.leedsvineyard.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 & Friends’ Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16 6AN Details:

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Drop in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm). Peace & calm with guided meditations. Free. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 275 7727,

leeds@uk.brahmakumaris. org, www.brahmakumaris. org/uk/leeds

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

Headingley. Lively services Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm.

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 John the Baptist

(Church Lane, Adel) Services: Sun 8am, 10am & 6.30pm; Wed 11am. Details: Mrs Val

Crompton 225 9142

St John the Baptist Patronal Festival Weekend Church open all day. Sat 21 June: Summer Fair 2 – 4.30pm in the Stables. Sun 22 June: 10am Service in Church. Cream Teas in the Stables, 2.30 - 4.30pm. Evening Worship 5pm with choir concludes the Festival. All welcome.

10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: www.st-

michaels-headingley.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.

dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes

7.30 - 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur).

Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org www. meditationinleeds.org

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

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families. Regular meetings.

Speakers on different aspects of diabetes. All welcome.

Details: 07840 686618

HOPE Bereavement Support – Have you

experienced miscarriage or stillbirth? Are you pregnant again? We can provide the support you need to help you through this difficult time. Drop-in Fri 4-6pm at Chapeltown Children’s Centre, 62 Leopold St. Chapeltown LS7. www.

hopebs.org.uk

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

Leeds Coeliac Group

offers support & advice to those diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Fri 27 June, 7pm, gluten-free Mediterranean meal at Del Verde Restaurant, Park Lane, Roundhay LS8 2EJ. Details: Sandra McLean

07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley

Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Leeds society has over 300 members. New members very welcome. Details: 07895

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

515471

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,

Dementia Café 2nd Mon

Leeds Samaritans

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church

Society 231 1727

Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion

of month, 1.30 - 3pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Chance to talk to people who are living with dementia. Entry £1. Details: The Alzheimer’s

Diabetes UK Support Group meets 1st Mon, 7 –

9pm at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, except bank holidays when it’s 2nd Mon.

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours 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)

Respite care for families with children with complex

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care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Looking for volunteers to join Management Committee as Trustees. Details: 216 5133,

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

Little Hiccups Outreach is a support network for children with a disability and their families. Run by parents. Details:07831

230741, outreach@ littlehiccups.co.uk, www. littlehiccups.co.uk

Marigold Wellbeing Centre Support for people

with cancer & other chronic conditions 2 Saturdays a month at Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate. Details:

Karen 01937 573166, John & Ann 274 9074. www. marigoldwellbeingcentre. org.uk

Open Door Café For

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

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

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

Thompson, 01943 461640

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam

Bower 258 8143

SNAPS (Special Needs & Parent Support) welcomes

families of children with special needs to their Sat support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Take part in

hydrotherapy, swimming, dance & coffee. Seeking new Trustees & dance instructor.

Details: 07964 847 775, angie@snaps-vol.org.uk, www.snaps-vol.org.uk

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: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@ gmail.com, www. WharfedaleCardiacClub. org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 meets Wed,

programme in libraries now. Details: hm.taylor1@

ntlworld.com 258 3521

Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest

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

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

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society Wed 18

June, 2pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Moor Rd, LS6. A Lecture by Douglas Skeggs on ‘David Hockney: The old master of modern art’. Guests £5 (check seat availability).

Details: 284 3290, www. nadfas.org.uk

10am - noon (Sept – May) for talks & discussion in The Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Autumn

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Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs

19 June, 7.30pm in Music Department, University of Leeds, talk on ‘Regenerative Medical Technologies’ by Professor Eileen Ingham. All welcome. Details: www.

leedsphilandlit.org.uk/ events.html

Royal Meteorological Society Yorkshire Monthly

talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. Free & open to all.

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

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 9 June,

1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: What’s the truth about truth? Details:

talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

Approved Contractor

‘The Seven Steps to Happiness – How to Enjoy

Life More’ Fri 30 May, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Conference Centre, Otley Rd. LS16. Free. Details: 275 7727,

leeds@uk.brahmakumaris. org, www.brahmakumaris. org/uk/leeds

U3A Leeds has over 24

interest groups held in various locations. There are fortnightly Tues talks, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club, Stonegate Rd, LS17.

Details: 07752 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk

WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at

Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. June 4: Recycling: Trash to Treasure with Chris Powell. 2 July: ‘A Royal Celebration’, words &

music by Serendipity with Margaret Jowett & Kathy White Details: Mrs Huntley

2301584

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s Institute

meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag! Visitors welcome.

Details: Jill 07984 287803

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 Women’s Institute meets 3rd Mon,

7.30pm in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane. Wide variety of speakers & outings. New members & visitors

welcome. Details: 258 7062

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or graduates. Regular events. Details: www.

universityofleedslad iesclub. co.uk/

Soroptimist International

Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.

org/leeds

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mondays (9 & 23 June), Sept – mid July, 7.30pm in Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. A friendly environment in which to have fun & improve your speaking skills. Details: Pauline Neale,

269 3542, pauline.neale@

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ntlworld.com, or via www. the-asc.org.uk.

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.

Community Help Day Sat 28 June, 10am – 3pm. An opportunity for anyone who’d like to help at Hope Pastures to volunteer. Activities include painting, repair, maintenance, gardening, clearing etc. Regular monthly event on last Saturday.

Urban Village – Cradle of Industrial Revolution. Thurs 12 June: Tracing Sites of Silver Screen. Tues 24 June: Leeds Waterfront. 7pm from Trust office 17/19 Wharf St. Lasts about 1½ hours, ending with supper at Wharf St. £10 per person per walk.

MISC/ EVENTS

Details: kim@hopepastures. org

Details: 243 9594, office@ leedscivictrust.org.uk

Bloomsday Celebration

Don’t Act Your Age Social

Meeting Rooms for Hire at Paxton Horticultural Society, Paxton Hall, 186

Mon16 June, 7.30pm in Whitelock’s, Leeds. Fans of James Joyce are invited for an evening of readings & discussion to celebrate his novel Ulysses, set in Dublin on that date in 1904. All welcome. No charge. Details:

bloomsdayleeds.wordpress. com

Caring For Life Family Open Day Sat 14 June,

12 noon – 5pm, Crag House Farm, Otley Old Rd. Cookridge LS16 7NH. Funfilled day including farming demos, musical & equestrian displays, Hog roast, & children’s area. Granary Restaurant, Farm Shop & Nurseries open. Adm: Adults £5, OAPs & ages 3 – 16 £2.50.

Details: 230 3600

Charity Champions! Enter

Yorkshire Cancer Centre 16 week Corporate Challenge Be part of & you could win the coveted 2014 title & a table for 12 at September Ball.

Details: Tif 206 8620, tifaine. carter@leedsth.nhs.uk, www.yorkshirecancercentre. org.uk

Charity Yoga Event Sat 21 June, from 7am in Horsforth Hall Park, to mark the longest day & raise money for WaterAid.108 minutes of Sun Salutations, a well know sequence of postures. Bring a yoga mat, a donation & a smile! Details: 07930

926825, www.yogawave. co.uk

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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

Eccup Beer Festival Sat 31 May, 2pm ‘til late at Lineham Farm Children’s Centre. Tickets £5 include limited edition pint glass. Selection of local beers. Live music with The KGB, Rum Doodle, Joe Gallagher’s Noise, The Raisers & Ska DJ & open mic session. Overnight camping available. Proceeds to Lineham Farm Children’s Centre. Details: www.

eccupbeerfestival.co.uk

Enjoy good wine & good company? The Yorkshire

Confrairie invites you to its Spring Wine Tastings at Castle Grove, Headingley on 30 May. Details: 226 9439,

confrairiestvincentyor kshire@gmail.com

Fun Dog Show Sun 22 June, 11am – 3pm at Hope Pastures (Corner Weetwood Lane & Ring Rd). £2 per class or 3 for £5. Rosettes to 4th place in each category. Winners entered in Best of Show at the end. Plus Tailwaggers Display Team, stalls etc. Entry £1. Details: kim@hopepastures. org

Leeds Civic Trust’s Guided Supper Walks Thurs 5 June: Holbeck

Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. One large hall & 2 smaller rooms that can be hired separately or opened up to make one larger hall. Private parking, disabled facilities & well equipped kitchen. Ideal facilities for business training. Details: Doreen

Sergent 266 5237

Open Garden at St Gemma’s Hospice Sat

28 June, 10am – 2pm, St Gemma’s opens its awardwinning gardens (329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown) to the public. Plant sale, stalls, entertainment & refreshments. Booklet featuring all gardens opening over the Summer for hospice available. Details: Jenny

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

Open Your Garden for St Gemma’s Like to show off

your garden this Summer & raise money for St Gemma’s? Open your garden on a date of your choice & the hospice will provide all the help & support you need. Details:

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

Oxfam Quiz Wed 18 June,

8pm in café at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Regular monthly quiz. Expect questions about books, films, music... & everything else! Entry £1pp. Teams of 5 max. Prizes!

Support St Gemma’s as you celebrate…St Gemma’s Hospice can provide bespoke cards, personalised collection boxes, envelopes & pin badges for your special occasion. Details: Jenny Dixon 218 5565, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk.

Unwanted Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Crutches

Rotary Club of Calverley collects on behalf of PhysioNet & Margaret Carey Foundation. Any condition. To be refurbished & exported.

Details: Mike 236 0481, mike.rotarycalverley1040@ outlook.com

Volunteers Please! The

Donkey Sanctuary’s Assisted Therapy Centre, Eccup, works with children with additional needs, using donkeys as a unique form of therapy. Currently looking for volunteers, esp weekends.

Details: 261 9249

WorkPlace Leeds

Employment Peer Support Service Peer led evening courses for people in employment - Confidence Building; Self Esteem; Assertiveness Skills; Being Well at Work; Stress Management & more. Most free. Details: 230 2631,

admin@workplaceleeds. org.uk

Wanted! Experienced &

Budding Fundraisers for expanding registered charity. Age not an issue? Over 50s welcome! Details: Ann Marie

07818 445678, annmarie. broadhead@linkenya.com

Bang Bang Kiss Kiss Fri

13 June at HEART, Bennett Road 7:30pm. A new play by Stuart Fortey will be given a rehearsed reading by Theatre of the Dales. James Bond & Ian Fleming come into it.

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86 AERIALS & SATELLITES

AERIALS

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AIR CONDITIONING

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Our complete air conditioning packages start from just £995 inclusive!

Plus all plumbing, plastering and specialist tiling work done

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88 BEAUTY

The Leeds city centre clinic specialising in Semi-Permanent Makeup, Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Tattoo Removal.

Allan Smith HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Tel: 07725 424 958 • www.beautologyroom.co.uk

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BUILDERS

“Spotlessly Clean and Reliable” • QUALITY WALL & FLOOR TILING • PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING • JOINERY & DOOR HANGING • LAMINATED FLOORING • FULLY FITTED BATHROOMS • PLUS ALL OTHER DIY REQUIREMENTS

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Loft conversions Extensions Garage Conversions Chimney breast removals Roofing Plastering & Rendering All aspects of building work undertaken No Job too small

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We are a small family run building company and pride ourselves on quality workmanship at affordable prices. • Over 45 years experience • Domestic & commercial projects as well as insurance work • Extensions, including architectural drawings • Loft and basement conversions • Full public and employer’s liability insurance

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Tel: 07709 392 607 / 0113 282 1922 See our portfolio at:

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We can provide names and addresses of recently completed projects or visit our website: www.bentleybuilders.co

Contact us today for a FREE quotation or for non-biased help or advice. LAND LINE: 0113 226 6348 MOBILE: 07711 008 170

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CAR PAINTWORK REPAIRS

Car Care Centre Leeds

Contact Darren Wilson M: 07813 763913 T: 01226 710342 E: info@ibuildltd.co.uk W: ibuildltd.co.uk

To arrange for your free estimate call in at Unit 14, Albion Way, off Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2EJ

or call 0113 2696966

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Fast Drying Times, Fabric Protection, Spot, Stain & Odour Removal

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90 CLEANERS

PRIDE CLEAN CARE SERVICES

Eco Clean

Regular – Weekly – Monthly & One-Off Cleans

01132 120 450 / 07983 421 720

• Flat & house cleans from £12.50PH – includes cleaning products • Communal areas • Small businesses • End of tenancy and holiday lets • Litter picking • Competitive rates • Moving? Ensure a spotless clean ready for arrival or departure

“A quality cleaning service you can depend on” Domestic and office cleaning One-off cleans: moving house or office? Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cleans We use ‘eco-friendly’ products Call us today, book a clean and receive a 10% discount!

0113 212 0450 / 07983 421 720 www.ecocleanleeds.co.uk

Call Christopher for a free quote on: 07847 243 062 Email: chrismerrington79@hotmail.co.uk References available. CRB checked DECORATORS

No Time to Clean or Iron? Dedicated, Regular Cleaner for You 10th Year Cleaning and Ironing in Your Neighbourhood Hundreds of Satisfied Clients Your Time is Valuable, Ours is Affordable!

High Class Decorator 40 Years Trade Experience Friendly, reliable service

Anton 07896 049066 (8am - 9pm) • Fully insured.

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Meticulous professional cleaner, renowned for a ‘showroom finish’. My goal is to always exceed customers’ expectations. • • • • • •

Regular cleaning – daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly One-off cleans: moving house or office – ensures a spotless clean ready for arrival or departure End of tenancy cleans for landlords No job too big or small References available Very competitive rates – no hidden extras

Tel: 0113 255 0191

I will try to beat any genuine quote. Reference available on request.

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ELECTRICIANS

DH Electrical Dave Hargreaves - Fully Qualified Electrician • Rewires/Part Rewires • All Minor Works • Extra Sockets/Lighting • Part P Registered • Fault Finding E: needasparky@talktalk.net W: www.d-h-electrical.co.uk

TEL: 07742 923 643 Cookridge Based

Over 30 years experience Quality service Associated property maintenance Coving & dado rails fitted Free estimates Horsforth based Phone: 0113 258 6143 Mob: 07921 000 151

No VAT

DRIVEWAY CLEANING

FURNITURE RESTORATION Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists. Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service

FOR TESTIMONIALS & MORE PHOTOS VISIT:

Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft, Vale, G-Plan, MultiYork and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.

WE CLEAN, SEAL AND REPAIR ALL TYPES OF DRIVES

SPECIAL OFFER £10 OFF Examples of local work we did recently. To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk

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We can help - no job too small Contact Keith to use our experienced and skilled tradesman. Tel.07860 237 619 or 0113 224 2733 Email: kw.west@tiscali.co.uk www.helpinghandyman.co.uk

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Specialist Bathrooms • Fully Fitted Kitchens Purpose Made Joinery • Interior Construction Kitchens:

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Mobility bathrooms Wet rooms Full tiling services Internal building alterations

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JOINERS

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D . FFRRAAN NKKSS PPLLAASSTTEERRIENRGS Locally based domestic plastering specialists. FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering.

- Clean and tidy work guaranteed - 15 years experience - City & Guilds qualified Contact Dave Franks on: Ph. 0113 274 1048 / Mob. 07796 381 346 Visit website for customer testimonials: www.franksplastering.com

DJF Plastering Plastering & Painting

All areas of Leeds covered Fast freindly service Clean tidy work

• Full/part bathroom installations • Full boiler installation & repairs • Gas fire and cooker service & installations

5% DISCOUNT For pensioners

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For a free no obligation quote

Phone 07530 593563

S . NICHOLLS PLASTERING

I’m very pleased with the response from my advert and would be happy to keep running until further notice. Dave Hargreaves, DH Electrical

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GAS Gas CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING Central Heating, General TILING, BATHROOM INSTALLATION

Plumbing, Tiling, Bathroom Installation ER & GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ______________________________________________ LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES

UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS • Boiler and • Landlord safety gas certificates FORappliance ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS IPPING TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO installation, repair • Unvented hotSMALL S CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING and servicing TILING, BATHROOM INSTALLATION CORGI REGISTEREDwater systems ______________________________________________

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MOB: 07961 432404

For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:

Tel: 0113 267 9004 Mob: 07961 432 404

Leeds Local Plumbing Experts For all general plumbing including: • Bathroom installation incl. tiling • Leaks, bursts, repairs & maintenance • No call out fee • Fixed price quotes Fully qualified & insured local plumber

Call Alex 07730 560 422 enquiries@nortonplumbing.co.uk www.nortonplumbing.co.uk

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GPS Plumbing & Heating • All plumbing work undertaken • Discounts for OAPs • Free 24 hour call out service

WRAS & bpec unvented certified

Hazelgrave Roofing Your Local Answer To Roofing Problems Setting The Standards For: • Roof Repairs • Slating • Tiling • Felting • Lead Work • Joinery • Guttering • UPVC Fascias & Soffits

Call Sean on

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07900 49 49 08 0113 267 0419 Plumbing Services Independent family business

New Roofs & Repairs Apprentice Trained Insurance Work Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed

Commercial and Domestic All aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertaken P. Kettlewell - gas safe engineer Wet floors/shower pumps/tiling & much more

Tel: 0113 264 6218

Please ring to discuss - free, no obligation quotes

Tel: 0113 279 0256 Mob: 07948 406 391

Mob: 07802 397953

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