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Dear Readers,

Where has this year gone?! Time is going by way too quickly.

But don’t let that put you off taking advantage of all that Leeds has to offer in the run up to Christmas. There are great musicals on at both The Grand and West Yorkshire Playhouse; superb shows for children at the Playhouse; and another fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto (Dick Whittington) at City Varieties. Plus, there are all kinds of festive events and music performances for you to enjoy. Once again, we’d like to point you in the direction of the markets. Not only will you find all kinds of fresh produce, gift ideas, and a great atmosphere, but most markets also feature seasonal entertainment.

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West Yorkshire Playhouse Has Christmas All Sewn Up The theatre prepares for its

biggest Christmas yet! Workshop, wardrobe and rehearsal rooms are a hive of activity.

Thinking Fresh? Head for the Markets!

Leeds Kirkgate Market and the

Farmers’ Markets in Headingley, Horsforth and Oakwood are a must when planning your Christmas menu.

Our local political representatives remind us to ensure we are all on the electoral register – with recent changes you may need to check this. Roundhay Open Studios put a c all out for artists to participate; Friends of Roundhay Park have another lovely calendar for you to purchase; and Alwoodley councilors award £20,000 to MAECare. Now it’s time to look to the New Year! Send us your news and events for January as soon as you can (before the end of November if possible!). The deadline for advertising is 1st December. In the meantime, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and Festive Season.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

16 Top Hat at The Grand To date this show has won ‘Best New Musical’, ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best Costume Design’ in the Olivier Awards, as well as the Evening Standard Award for ‘Best Night Out’.

26 Roundhay Open Studios 2015 – Call for Artists After the success of the first Roundhay Open Studios this year, preparations are already underway for the 2015 event.

56 Film Review: Nightcrawler Nightcrawler is relentless and nasty but, like a highway car wreck, it’s hard not to look.

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It’s certainly going to be the season to be jolly at the St Gemma’s Christmas Market on 5th and 6th December.

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great family day out is planned to get you in the Christmas mood with everything you’d expect and more. Enjoy mulled wine, German sausages and mince pies whilst picking out your perfect non-drop Christmas tree in the floodlit courtyard. Then get lost in retail heaven while exploring the craft and gift stalls for presents that you won’t find on the high street. Children are invited to bring along their Christmas wish lists and deliver them personally to Santa in his festive grotto, chat to him and receive their first gift of the season. And there will be a whole host of games with prizes to be won. Olaf from Frozen! will be dispensing hugs and, to add to the atmosphere, there will be a brass band and a lovely choir singing traditional Christmas carols! You can even buy a bag of glittery reindeer food to light the path to your house for Santa and his reindeer!

Get lost in retail heaven while exploring the craft and gift stalls

An added service for 2014 is the St Gemma’s Christmas Tree Collection on 9th/ 10th January. Register online, make a donation, and let St Gemma’s deal with the hassle of taking your tree to the tip. You don’t even have to buy the tree from St Gemma’s to register for this service. Last year St Gemma’s Christmas Market raised an incredible £21,000 over the two days, making a huge difference to patients and their families – what better gift could you give at Christmas! Opening times: Friday 5th December 3pm – 8pm and Saturday 6th December 10am – 3pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Road, Moortown. Christmas Tree Collection 9th & 10th January 2015. For more information, call 0113 218 5570 or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk

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WASHINGTON TEASDALE (1830-1903)

CIVIL ENGINEER, PIONEERING PHOTOGRAPHER AND ASTRONOMER In the great Victorian age of scientific discovery, innovation and exploration, Leeds did not lag behind. New societies were formed to bring local people together to discuss, research and experiment with the new ideas and technologies of the time. Prominent in this bubbling cauldron of ideas and activities was an engineer and amateur scientist, Washington Teasdale. After years working in India he returned to his home town of Leeds in the 1870s and threw himself enthusiastically into the rich life of the town, joining all the forward-thinking groups and playing his part in local initiatives and research, particularly in photography, microscopy, and astronomy. e was born in Brunswick Place,

fledgling Photographic Society and was briefly active in

Leeds, in 1830, in the house of

photographic publishing. But as a civil engineer he looked

his maternal grandfather, Christopher

for other challenges.

Heaps. His own father, John

Around 1855 he took up a post in India working on

Teasdale, was a London commercial

the development of the first railways linking Bombay with

agent, who died when he was only

other cities, a major engineering project initiated by the

eight, so he and his two younger

Stephensons. He immersed himself in the culture and

siblings were brought up by their

language – it was said that he went on thinking in Hindustani

mother Mary in their grandfather’s

for the rest of his life! But his years in India were marked by

comfortable home. Christopher Heaps,

personal tragedy. In 1857 his fiancée from Leeds, Elizabeth

a Leeds Councillor, ran a prosperous

Fretwell, the daughter of a Leeds grocer, embarked on the

plumbing and glazing business, and

long voyage to India to join him, and they married in Bombay

had shares in the major project to

Cathedral. A year later she died in childbirth, and his little

provide Leeds with fresh water. By

daughter, brought back to Leeds by his brother, died here

the 1840s he could afford to move

aged two. He never remarried.

Leeds Astronomical Society in 1892.

his family away from the smoke and

Around 1870 he retired and returned to Leeds,

Under his presidency the Society

grime of town to a fine new mansion

to Rosehurst. Now he had wealth and leisure to pursue

was revived, its telescope, originally

in beautiful grounds on Headingley

his personal passions across the sciences – microscopy,

constructed under Sir John Herschel’s

Hill – ‘Rosehurst’ in Grosvenor Road.

meteorology, geology, geometry, mechanics, and especially

supervision, set up on the roof of the

This became Washington Teasdale’s

photography and astronomy. All were explored with

Higher Grade School in Woodhouse

home (and early in the next century

enthusiasm and delight. He belonged to all the learned

Lane, and regular meetings established

was briefly the home of the Nobel Prize-

societies in Leeds and travelled often to London, where he

with papers, discussions, observations –

winning physicists William Henry and

was a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society and the Royal

even a controversial visit from a speaker

Lawrence Bragg).

Astronomical Society. He gave lectures, illustrated by his own

for the Flat Earth theory! Ladies were

From boyhood Washington was

slides using his innovative equipment; presented learned

warmly invited to join. The Society

fascinated by science and technology

papers; experimented and investigated; and was regarded

remains active today, after more than

and in this age of great public works

in Leeds as the expert on everything scientific. He enjoyed

a century.

he decided to train as a civil engineer,

the company of a wide circle of like-minded friends, active in

He died in 1903 while away at a

though he still found time for his

art and music as well as the sciences and the natural world.

meeting of the British Association for

scientific hobbies. One of his early

In later years he moved to a smaller house, 255 Hyde

the Advancement of Science, aged 73.

passions was photography. When he

Park Road, where he collected a treasure-trove of scientific

He has been described as the archetypal

was only 22, he presented a carefully

apparatus, curios, and works of art. He continued his

Victorian scientific amateur: Leeds was

tabulated paper to the Philosophical

pioneering work in photography (some of his work features

all the richer for his contribution to its

Society on one of the new experimental

in the Museum of the History of Science at Oxford) and

intellectual life.

photographic processes. He joined the

was the driving force behind the reestablishment of the

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from Cherry Peg, traditional children’s clothing from Jack and Rose Crafts, and the quirky creations of Manon Popjes. “These events are all about showcasing local Etsy talent and highlighting our sellers’ community spirit”, said Susannah Bradley of Etsy UK. One of a Kind will be staffed entirely by the makers and they invite any would-be entrepreneurs to come along for a chat. Team Leeds can help provide the tools and support needed to set up your own businesses. For further information, contact Team Captain, Rose Chambers on 07450 258 276 or roseannchambers@hotmail. co.uk

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Fabrication Celebrates Third Christmas in The Light Social enterprise, Fabrication Crafts,

Hope Pastures, the horse and donkey sanctuary on the Ring Road at Weetwood Lane, has been overwhelmed by requests for their knitted horses!

is about to celebrate its third Christmas in The Light Centre. It was originally set up in to provide work and retail space for designers and craftspeople who couldn’t afford the time or money to set up on their own. They soon found themselves running a huge range of classes – including sewing, printmaking, millinery, knitting, crochet, felt making, leatherwork and jewellery. Fabrication’s aim is to enable people to develop skills and be self- sufficient. They have worked in the adult social care field running weekly classes for adults with learning difficulties, and with refugee organisations, MenCap and Leeds Mind. They also work with organisations like TUC Yorkshire and various corporations. “Recent development in the city has removed the remaining affordable retail spaces leaving most independents to exist on the edges of the city or in less frequented areas”, said Dawn Wood, Fabrication’s CEO. “Our sellers work in the shop, as one of our remits is to stop social isolation. It also means that they can see reaction to their work, learn how to run their business and network with

ot only have these horses found their ‘forever homes’ from the shop in the sanctuary’s visitor centre, they have been transported to various corners of the UK and some have even travelled to the US. “It’s been fantastic to see how involved people have become with the knitted horses”, commented Sue Huggins, one of the trustees for the sanctuary. “They’re all knitted by volunteers and every one is unique – each as individual as your own horse. I’m one of the ‘sanctuary knitters’ and we meet up every Wednesday to knit the horses. We also have ‘remote

The horses, all knitted by volunteers and every one is unique

knitters’, spread around the country, who are creating even more. We have legs being knitted by nine year olds and have just taken delivery of a horse which has been made by a lady who is 94! “We have even taken special orders from people who want replicas of their own horse frequently a skewbald or piebald, so these can be quite challenging, but it’s very rewarding to see how pleased people are with the end result.” The horses are on sale in Hope Pastures’ visitor centre, and www.hopepastures.org/productcategory/gifts/

other sellers and customers.” Since opening, Fabrication has supported around 300 micro businesses, some of which have gone on to open successful outlets of their own. “When we opened there were other shared spaces but they tended to focus on clothing, jewellery and vintage. We wanted to include products like food, furniture and specialist skills. We now have a blacksmith, leatherwork, glass and ceramics, as well as art, clothing, body products, lighting and jewellery. We’ve even a bridal department specialising in vintage, alternative and historic weddings. Fabrication, The Light, The Headrow, Leeds. Tel: 0113 243 910, www.fabric-ation. co.uk

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ountains Abbey can be truly magical in the run up to Christmas. Every weekend from 29th November – 28th December you can enjoy ‘Music and Lights’ (3.30 – 4pm). Wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and wander through the estate to see the trees twinkling with lights and the Abbey all a-glow. Visit Father Christmas in his cosy grotto at weekends until 21st December (1 – 3pm); Make Christmas decorations at ‘Deck the Halls’; take in ‘Carols by Candlelight’ on Sunday 7th December (3.30 – 4.15pm); make wreaths with the help of award winning florist Joanna McCrae (8 – 10 December); or enjoy a sumptuous Christmas lunch and combine it with a leisurely walk

Wrap up warm, grab a hot drink and wander through the estate to see the trees twinkling with lights

around the grounds, or visit to the shop. (Booking essential - 01765 643197) The School Holiday Trail – Twelve Days of Christmas is also on weekends until Sunday 4th January (10am – 4pm). The cast of the twelve days of Christmas has escaped and they need your help to rein them in. Pick up a map and track them down – there will be a reward for the best helper! Abbey and Water Garden are closed on Fridays in November, December and January, (except Boxing Day). But Deer Park and Studley Tearoom are open daily as usual. Whole property closed 24/ 25 December, but is open all day Boxing Day for post-Christmas walks and their traditional Boxing Day Pilgrimage. For full details of all their events and charges, visit www. fountainsabbey.org.uk

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Thirteen years have flown by since Tony Lynch opened Rainbow Windows, on Butcher Hill, West Park, and he still hasn’t lost his enthusiasm for the business. here’s no shortage of window companies around Leeds, so what’s special about Rainbow? Frankly it’s probably Tony’s enthusiasm and dedication to the job. With over 22 years experience in the industry, there isn’t much he doesn’t know about windows. What’s more – North Leeds is his patch. He has lived and worked here for years. He’s familiar with all the different styles of homes and knows precisely what will and won’t work. Today he employs 18 people, including three fulltime, skilled fitting teams (all of whom have been with him for years) and who are constantly working around the area. They know the exacting standards Tony works to and ensure that each job meets them – whether this is for just one window or an entire conservatory from start to finish. But, perhaps most of all, it comes down to customer service. “I love going out and meeting new customers”, he told us. “It’s all about delivering a job that they will be delighted with. So I sit down with them and we go over their budget, what they want to achieve, the style they have in mind and we come up with a solution to suit all of those things.” It certainly seems to work, as 70% of Rainbow’s jobs come through recommendations from happy customers! Another of Tony’s mantras is never to compromise on quality.

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“You can’t ever compromise on quality”, he said. “We have built our reputation on quality products and quality installation and it has stood us in good stead. As soon as new products come on the market we assess them to see how they can improve on our current offering. We recently upgraded all our locking systems and have opted for composite doors which are stronger, come in a variety of colours and look great.” In response to demand from customers, Rainbow also offers a guttering, fascia, soffit and cladding service – providing a complete service to revamp a home’s exterior.

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The award-winning musical ‘Top Hat’ brings a real touch of romance and nostalgia to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 23rd December to Saturday 11th January 2015. f you saw Top Hat at Leeds Grand a couple of years ago, don’t think for a minute that this is the same show! We chatted to producer Kenny Wax who brought Top Hat to the UK. Needless to say, it wasn’t easy to get the rights to perform it. Irving Berlin’s two daughters and their New York office are regularly inundated with requests. But Kenny was determined and charmed his way into the office and persuaded them that his production would be the best!

The show has plot, story and humour, with great singers, dancers, actors and comic characters

The first version went on tour in 2011 and the New York office actually came over to catch the show in Canterbury. Afterwards they got together and discussed what they thought worked and what didn’t. Collaborating closely together they cut a couple of the less well known numbers and added 11 new ones! Irving Berlin wrote 1,500 songs but only five of these were included in the movie – so this stage version is a real treat. “I wanted our Top Hat to show the splendour of the period”, said Kenny. “I wanted the full version,

the full story, not just a selection of song and dance numbers. It is a big, spectacular, old fashioned show. If you’re expecting a Strictly Come Dancing concert, think again! This has plot, story and humour, with great singers, dancers, actors and comic characters.” The current show touring the UK is this new version. To date it has won ‘Best New Musical’, ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best Costume Design’ in the Olivier Awards, as well as the Evening Standard Award for ‘Best Night Out’. Jon Morrels costumes (of which there are 200!) and Bill Deamer’s choreography are absolutely stunning. Kenny claims that this tour has the best dancers ever, and the show will certainly over-deliver on your expectations. Just to give you some idea of the scale of the show…. It requires eight 40ft articulated lorries to transport the set, three days and 70 people to build it! Stepping into the shoes of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the roles of Jerry Travers and Dale Tremont, are Alan Burkitt and Charlotte Gooch. They are joined by Clive Hayward as Horace Hardwick, Rebecca Thornhill as Madge Hardwick, Sebastien Torkia as Alberto Beddini and John Conroy as Horace’s valet Bates. Performed by a cast of 29 and accompanied by 11 musicians, the show includes classics such as ‘Cheek to Cheek’, ‘Isn’t It a Lovely Day to be Caught in the Rain’ and ‘Top Hat, White Tie and Tails’, ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’, and the show opens with a rip roaring rendition of the fabulous ‘Puttin’ On the Ritz’.

Don’t miss it!

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As West Yorkshire Playhouse prepares for its biggest Christmas yet, the theatre’s workshop, wardrobe and rehearsal rooms are a hive of activity. his year the Playhouse is producing three Christmas shows, headed up by a brand new production of White Christmas. Darren Day and Oliver Tompsett lead a cast of 17 West End performers in this spectacular new staging of the Broadway musical. A new production of Roald Dahl’s family adventure James and The Giant Peach takes over the Courtyard Theatre and, following its huge success last year, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas returns for little ones. The shows bring together more than 35 performers – including West End singers and dancers, actor-musicians and a young company of eleven including members of West Yorkshire Playhouse Youth Theatre. For the Wardrobe team, this means making a dazzling array of outfits. “We’ve counted up 230 costumes and we’re also creating 19 wigs”, said Victoria Marzetti, the Playhouse’s Head of Wardrobe. “Our White Christmas cast have 10 or 11 costume changes each – and one of the company, James Darch, has 15!” A team of five is cutting, stitching and fitting for all three shows. Many of the costumes are being made from scratch, from

sketches created by the shows’ designers, and involve making everything from ball gowns to ladybird, earthworm and centipede costumes for James and The Giant Peach. “We’re also working with a tailor and milliner”, said Victoria. “There are really big production numbers in White Christmas – for one we have 12 actors in matching outfits, and

They’re working on a dazzling array of outfits

we’re hand-stitching a lot of the detail. With up to seven performances taking place some days, the teams won’t only be busy making costumes but keeping them looking fabulous on stage. This means up to four loads of washing a day - on one show alone! “This is definitely the biggest Christmas we’ve ever staged!” said Victoria. White Christmas , 24th November – 17th January. James & The Giant Peach, 5th December – 24th January

Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, 22nd November – 3 January.

To book tickets call 0113 213 7700 or visit www.wyp.org.uk

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he Beck Art Trail around Shaw Lane, Monkbridge Road and the Highbury area takes place on Sunday 7th December, 1 – 4.30pm.

A special feature this year is the wonderful marquetry work of Heinrich Bichsel

Organised by the friendly and popular Beck Arts Group, you can look forward to art and craft in various media, meeting the artists and, somewhere on the trail, you can enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine. It’s also an ideal opportunity to find some creative cards and a seasonal gift or two. A special feature this year is the wonderful marquetry work of Heinrich Bichsel, the Swiss father of a local resident. Trail maps are available from 1pm at the former Café No.37 on the corner of Monkbridge Road and Highbury Lane.

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ollowing retirement from the West Yorkshire Police, ‘Peter Churchill’ published his first crime novel, The Cut, on Amazon last month, where it went straight to #2 in the Crime Thrillers free-download charts. Writing under a nom de plume to protect him from the criminal world he worked in as a covert officer for 22 years, Peter brings his experience and authority to bear in The Cut, an intriguing and gripping tale of international drug importation and murder, told in vivid detail

and with sometimes shocking realism. The story may be intercontinental, but The Cut is firmly rooted in and around 1990’s Leeds and local landmarks and locations feature prominently, lending a new menace and significance as the gritty drama plays out. The plot revolves around a ruthless gangster, Philip Simpson, and Detective Sergeant Robert Rawdon Wolfe’s attempts to bring him to justice, and is the first in a trilogy of stories centred around DS Wolfe. To further distance the author from the threat of repercussions from the criminal underworld, a new publishing company has been created to front the publication of the Wolfe Trilogy. Rhubarbtriangle.co.uk. The second book, The Twist, which continues the story, promises to be

just as exciting as the first and will be published later this year.

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Leeds Music Club was established in 1932 by a group of amateur and professional musicians with the aim of promoting the performance of music by and amongst its members.

Heritage Masterworks are New York Bound! The chorale Heritage Masterworks, which practices at the Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, is busy preparing for its February tour of New York. The choir is an amalgamation of the Heritage Singers, the service choir celebrating 20 years this year, and the Masterworks Chorale concert choir, which is celebrating its fifth year. “Touring is an important part of what we do”, said Musical Director, Tim Knight. “It enables us to take a rich variety of British choral music overseas and gives our singers the chance to experience the local cultures.” This will be the Heritage Singers third visit to the USA and they will be presenting a full range of concerts and services in the cathedrals of Manhattan, as well as New York suburbs. “Choir tours may seem like a holiday, but they are also hard work!” said bass Mike Rignall. “The experience is life enriching.

he Club is now in its 83rd season and is proud to maintain the tradition of arranging programmes made up of instrumental and solo vocal items, chamber ensembles, choral and orchestral works, all of which are performed by the members, who in turn provide an audience for one another. Initially all members were performers, but now there are members who come solely to listen and to enjoy the wide variety of programmes on offer.

The club is happy to welcome new members

The club is happy to welcome new members, especially those who wish to play or sing, either as soloists or as part of an ensemble. If you are interested, go along and experience a typical evening. The Club meets every two or three weeks at 7.30pm on Saturdays at Adel Methodist Church Hall. Full details of dates of meetings, together with examples of past programmes are available at www.theleedsmusicclub.org or, for more information, call he General Secretary, Dawn Lloyd, on 01924 252329.

Events like singing at the Menin Gate in Ypres are once in a lifetime opportunities.” Fundraising is underway and the choir welcomes opportunities to sing to help with this. The choir can be seen at the Leeds Russian and Polish Music Festival in December and at its annual Christmas events at Fountains Abbey and Kirkstall Abbey. The choir currently has a few vacancies. If you are interested, contact Tim Knight on 07887 960813

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Affordable Actor Reece Dinsdale recently received the 2014 Yorkshire Award for Arts and Entertainment, in recognition of his distinguished stage and screen career, following his role as Alan Bennett in the West Yorkshire Playhouse’s critically acclaimed production of Untold Stories: Hymn and Cocktail Sticks. “What an honour!” said Reece. “To be rewarded for the whole body of my work by my own people gives me an enormous feeling of pride. For it to come hot on the heels of playing Alan Bennett, Yorkshire’s favourite son, at my favourite theatre is just the icing on the cake. I am deeply grateful.” Directed by Associate Director Mark Rosenblatt, Alan Bennett’s autobiographical double bill received great acclaim, with Reece in the role of one of our region’s most distinctive voices. The production received its regional premiere as part of the Playhouse’s Alan Bennett Season. “It was a natural choice to approach Reece Dinsdale for the role of Alan Bennett in Untold Stories”, said James Brining, the Playhouse’s artistic director. “Not only one of Yorkshire’s great, versatile actors, he has a special connection to our theatre having starred in its opening production in 1990. He rose to the challenge of playing Yorkshire’s most iconic writer in a season of plays in his home city, and his performance was praised by audiences and critics alike. We’re thrilled he’s won a Yorkshire Award in recognition of his work.”

He rose to the challenge of playing Yorkshire’s most iconic writer in a season of plays in his home city

Art for Cancer Research Students of the Howard Carlisle Water Colour Painting School will hold an ‘Affordable Art Sale’ on Saturday 13th December at The Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth, and 100% of all picture sales will be donated to Cancer Research. The paintings will range from landscape to abstract, and all will be very reasonably priced. All paintings will be mounted and included with each purchase will be a discount voucher for local framing. The watercolour school has be running for over 25 years and has 150 artists – some of whom have been members and painting for a similar period. Recent artistic ventures include a celebratory painting of the Queen, painted by all 150 members, which now hangs in Horsforth Museum. The School has also been commissioned to paint a large painting of the Brownlee brothers and David Stone, Olympic medalists, for the Brownlee Stone Centre in Horsforth. The exhibition is open to the public on Saturday 13th December, 10am – 4pm. There will be a small donation entry fee for Cancer Research.

This Christmas the Howard Assembly Room will host a number of festive performances. After a five-year absence, the Tallis Scholars (18 Dec) return, performing a programme of English Renaissance music focusing on composer William Byrd. he Grammy Award-nominated Bulgarian Voices Angelite (13 Dec), a 20-strong ensemble of female singers from the Bulgarian State Television choir, will present a blend of classical and folk songs in a special programme for Christmas. ‘Christmas at Twilight’ (19 Dec) is

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renowned pianist Danny Driver for ‘Visions of Russia’, an evening celebrating the works of Rachmaninov

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Macmillan Centre, a cancer information and support centre at St James’s University Hospital. The organising committee is hoping to beat last year’s amazing total of £2,300 and is also seeking sponsorship for this year’s event. A donation of £200 would fund a Macmillan nurse for a whole day or could contribute towards the running of the new Leeds Cancer Support Group. For further information on sponsorship, contact Clara White at CWhite@ macmillan.org.uk Tickets (£10 including a mince pie and glass of mulled wine!) are available from Louise Fisher at The Robert Ogden Centre on 0113 2066499 or louise. fisher10@nhs.net

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wines and Yorkshire produced beers that complement the

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“Summer saw a demand for light

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cheeses, such as buffalo mozzarella,

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A first stop for freshness, of course, is Leeds Kirkgate Market – you’ll find the freshest fish, meat and veg, and at great prices, and the atmosphere at this time of year is lovely. nd, if you are planning to serve up oysters or crab and don’t quite know what to do with them – just ask at Hayes, what they don’t know about shellfish isn’t worth knowing! And, I’ve had great tips on cooking fish from R. Bethell fish mongers. Then there are the Farmers’ Markets in Headingley, Horsforth and Oakwood.

The Headingley Xmas Farmers’ Market (13th Dec)

will be particularly packed with Christmas fare, including Boococks’ Pies, Melanie’s homemade chocolates, Headingley Country Markets with cakes, mince pies and Christmas preserves. Lincolnshire Poachers will have great hampers, Horsforth Blossom Honey special gift packs, and Gusto Italiano lots of Italian goodies. Plus you have your lovely fresh eggs, veg from Whiteleys,

Headingley Xmas Farmers’ Market will be particularly packed with Christmas fare

cheeses and much more

Oakwood Farmers’ Market

on 20th December will have all the regular food and produce stalls with great local fare for your Christmas table, and special guests include Sawley’s biscuits, Art of Mallow and Mario’s Italian kitchen. Plus, extra attractions including carol singing, mince pies, face painting and mulled wine. The market is on the third Saturday of every month.

Horsforth Farmers Market

will have a Christmas feel with Carol singers, alongside a Stepinto-Christmas nativity scene where you can dress up (costumes provided) and place yourselves in the nativity scene for a photo. This year they hope to have live animals and mulled wine too. Chapel Allerton may not have a market, but is lucky enough to have not only its very own cheese monger with George & Joseph, and a great independent butcher

in Neil Smith it also has its own independent green grocer – The Fruit Stall on Harrogate Road. They’ll be selling lots of lovely fresh, festive fruit and veg – including sprouts from Pudsey, parsnips from Kirkstall, and potatoes from Rothwell. They will also have Christmas trees and will be taking orders for their great value Christmas boxes from the beginning of December. Normally closed on a Monday and Tuesday, they will be open both days just before Christmas.

You can look forward to a variety of beers, mulled wine and other warming drinks, hog roast, and loads of Christmas stalls and crafts. And, don’t eat before you go – the great Fish&, El Kantina, Crepe Lucette, Afsaneh Persian Kitchen and Pizza Fella will all be there!

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We recently spent a fabulous evening at the Crafthouse restaurant at the top of Trinity Leeds. What a location! ogether with its sister restaurant, Angelica, on the floor above, it has some of the best views across the city. Angelica’s heated, wrap-around terrace is the perfect spot to just relax and sip cocktails. You’d almost forget you were in Leeds! We were tempted by the special menu ‘Bridlington to Bordeaux & Between’, designed by Executive Head Chef Lee Bennett, with a nod to his Yorkshire roots and international experience. It turns out that Lee has worked all over the world, including Equinox Restaurants in Singapore and Alain Ducasse in Paris, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and London’s Le Pont de la Tour. He has also appeared on Celebrity Master Chef, and represented Yorkshire on BBC’s The Great British Menu. “I am excited about returning to Yorkshire as it will enable me to use the amazing produce that the region is famous for”, he told us. “I have lived in Dubai, Paris, London and Singapore, working with some truly great chefs. For me, Crafthouse is an opportunity to run the kind of operation I have become accustomed to running yet being in my home region.” Lee isn’t one to sit on his laurels. He likes to keep things fresh (in all senses of the word)

– that’s why he slips in the occasional special menu like this. It’s an opportunity to source new suppliers and tempt diners back for yet another taste adventure. Bridlington to Bordeaux and Between (tracking Lee’s journey from Yorkshire to France) started with a Classic Salad Lyonnais with a soft poached egg on top and grain mustard dressing. This was accompanied by a small glass of Timothy Taylor Yorkshire ale, which was a bit of a surprise but went surprisingly well with the salad. Then came an absolutely delicious Bridlington Bay Lobster Bisque with fennel and

I was assured that this was a beast that certainly didn’t die in vain

dill. If you have been a bit sniffy about English wines, perhaps you should think again, because the 2013 Chapel Down, Primrose Hill, Bacchus, that Lee teamed with this bisque was so good! Next was a Vendee Quail Pithivier with wild mushrooms and shallot salad accompanied by a 2012 Chateau Laulerie Merlot, Bergerac. Not being a meat eater, I was treated to a gorgeous root vegetable terrine. This was followed by Black Angus South Devon beef fillet with potato fondant, braised red cabbage and parsnip puree. I was assured that this was a beast that certainly didn’t die in vain and the Chateau de Ricaud, Bordeaux was perfect with it. My meat-free dish was grilled Monkfish on a bed of superb

seafood risotto. I had no idea where I was putting all this food, but everything was so tasty I just didn’t want to stop….and I didn’t! The Blue d’Auvernge with Muscat grapes and oatmeal biscuits arrived with some wonderful Ampleforth Cider Brandy. Then Grandmarnier soufflé with blood orange sorbet and a glass of Vouvray ‘la Dilettante’ Breton, Loire, followed by coffee and Bridlington seaside doughnuts. As I saw the little donuts arrive I thought “No way!” I have no idea where they went but following much dipping in chocolate, not one remained! What I was most impressed with at Crafthouse, apart from the wonderful food of course,

was the service. Not only was it friendly and efficient, everyone was so knowledgeable. No matter what question we threw at them about the food or the wine, they had all the answers and were so happy to share it! I understand they have to sample all the menus – poor things! Crafthouse is perfect for special events, family gatherings – or any occasion really. A friend recently proposed to his girlfriend on Angelica’s terrace and I can’t think of a more romantic spot. Our dinner cost £55 per person (excluding wine), but you can also enjoy a three-course lunch or Early Bird Dinner for just £22.50. If you were looking for a reason to venture into the Trinity Centre…. this is definitely it! Crafthouse, Level Five Trinity Leeds Tel: 0113 897 0444

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As Christmas draws closer, our thoughts turn to planning the wines we’d like to celebrate with on Christmas Day. erhaps the first choice could be between Champagne and Prosecco. The UK is the largest market outside France for Champagne and it’s synonymous with celebration. However there is a comparatively new Italian pretender challenging the status quo! This year, for the very first time, global sales of Prosecco have overtaken those of Champagne, and it is more reasonably priced. Its lighter body, citrus character, and frequently off-dry nature make it very quaffable. English sparkling wine is also on the rise – the quality has improved no end and it’s well worth a look.

To accompany the ubiquitous turkey, take a look at the fuller bodied whites such as Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc, or medium bodied reds, like Rioja or Pinot Noir. The key, no matter what food you are having, is to match the weight of both the food and wine taking into account the intensity of flavour and the texture of the food. Ports work really well with Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies (try an aged Tawny or LBV), and they go magnificently well with any chocolate-based desserts due to their depth of flavour. For sherry trifles, of course, it has to be Sherry (try a Pedro Ximenez which can be divine!). If you’re opting for fruit based desserts, try a more classic dessert wine like Barsac or Sauternes from France. The acidity/ freshness of a good dessert wine pairs well with any fruit acidity.

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Wheatfields

You are invited to make a donation

Hospice and the Leeds

Ryder

when registering if you would like to

Rhinos Foundation are inviting

support the work of the two charities.

people across Leeds to join them

There will also be an opportunity to

to honour the life of loved ones at

make a written dedication to loved

Headingley Carmegie Stadium

ones. All these names will be displayed

on Thursday 4th December from

on the big screen at the Boxing Day

6.30pm.

Match and kept in the Book of Honour

The event will bring people

at Headingley Stadium.

together to remember and make a

Money raised through the event

special dedication to someone who has

will help the Leeds Rhinos Foundation

touched or inspired their life.

to provide opportunities in sport, health

“Memories are a precious gift”, said

and education across the community.

Holly Buckley, Corporate Fundraiser

It will also help Sue Ryder Wheatfields

at Wheatfields. “It’s important to take

Hospice to provide specialist medical

the time to remember those who have

care and offer patients and their

played a vital role in our lives. I hope

families emotional support during

as many people as possible will join us

what can be a difficult time.

to enjoy traditional carols and festive

To register your interest, please

music. During the service we will

visit www.sueryder.org/Rhinos, call

light our Christmas tree – each light

Holly Buckley on 0113 203 3333, or

symbolising a special person.”

email holly.buckley@sueryder.org

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The town centre’s This year, Otley presents its 29th Victorian Fayre on Sunday 7th December from midday until 6pm. he Fayre is a real family event, regularly attracting upwards of 17,000 people. Dress up in your best Victorian garb or go as you are. The town centre’s streets are pedestrianised and lined with numerous stalls offering lovely gifts, food (including pork pies from Otley’s award-winning butchers!) and the chance to help local charities and good causes. The indoor areas in The Black Horse Stable Yard and The Old Grammar School you’ll find a variety of beautiful handcrafted items.

streets are pedestrianised and lined with numerous stalls And, there will be plenty of seasonal touches – with choirs singing carols, street entertainers, including Mummers, Morris dancers, bell ringers, brass bands, and traditional music organs. Otley Courthouse is organising a lantern parade Plus, there are donkey and fairground rides, and Santa’s reindeer – one of the Fayre’s greatest attractions.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ROUNDHAY Wish Everyone a Very Happy Christmas Immaculate Heart of Mary (R C) www.stjohnvianneyleeds.org.uk Lidgett Park Methodist Church www.leedsnandemethodist.org.uk/lidgett.php Society of Friends (Quakers) www.quaker.org.uk/roundhay St Andrew’s Roundhay U R C www.standrews.cc St Edmund’s Roundhay C of E www.stedmundsroundhay.org.uk

Please see individual websites above for full details of Christmas Services

id you know that the electoral registration system is changing? And it’s going to affect everyone living in North Leeds. The new system is the biggest change to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years! It is being introduced to replace the one where the ‘head of household’ registered everyone living in a property. Now, each individual will be responsible for registering themselves. People who were on the old electoral register will be transferred automatically onto the new one. However, if you weren’t registered before, or if you’ve recently moved, you won’t be automatically transferred. That, of course, applies to a

If you weren’t registered before, or if you’ve recently moved, you won’t be automatically transferred

lot of people in Leeds North – including students. And remember - students may register to vote at both their term-time and non term-time addresses – though they can only vote at one of these in a general election. Many North Leeds residents who haven’t yet registered may have received a letter through the post reminding them. But be careful – the letter suggests there’s a deadline coming up for registration. You’ll actually be able to register until well into 2015. You can also register online. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/register-tovote or Leeds City Council’s voting website http://www.leeds.gov.uk/ council/Pages/Register-to-vote. aspx

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News From Your Councillors CLLR DANIEL COHEN

Alwoodley Ward I have received a number of co m p l a i nt s f ro m l o c a l residents about people letting off fireworks from late October through to the middle of November. I also received calls from residents saying how much better it had been this year, with fewer fireworks being set off on nights

Wishing you a merry Festive Season

CLLR BILL URRY

Roundhay Ward Oakwood In March 2007 the Oakwood Farmers’ Market launched after many months of planning. Entrenched as it now is, it is surprising to recall that the clock area was just one of several possible venues - it might never have been at Oakwood at all. My first direct involvement was as a volunteer setting up stalls fumbling to understand how the many metal pieces went together. The years have seen major change at Oakwood driven by many causes. Local footfall has increased with new and revived businesses. The new hypermarket, which could have drawn in public realm money, but which raised real fears over trade and traffic, did not happen. But voluntary groups, including OTRA and REAP, individual independent traders, and many

other than immediately around bonfire night itself. Both groups are of course passing on their own experience. What’s your view on this year’s use of fireworks? Was it just about right, or too far on either side of the big day, do let me know your thoughts. In late October we held our first Community Conversation Dinner at the Treetops Community Centre on Shadwell Lane. These dinners are an opportunity for councillors and local residents to meet and discuss issues of concern, things that matter to us all, and ways of working together to improve where we live. We are holding another such event later this month and two more in the new year, each at a different location around the ward. If you are interested in attending, please let me know. Finally, two brief reminders – the darker nights provide the perfect cover for those up to no good. The police tell us that a few lights left on

in a house are an excellent deterrent and one I would urge us all to adopt. The darker nights are also a reminder that the festive season is literally around the corner. Whilst this is a joyful time to spend with family and friends for many, it is also a very lonely time for a number of people in our community. I never cease to be amazed by the thoughtfulness and generosity of spirit of Alwoodley residents. Perhaps in the coming months we might redouble that tremendous energy and reach out to those who might otherwise be alone and in need of a little company. For any and all local queries, your Alwoodley councillors are always here to help. I wish each and every one of you a truly merry Festive Season and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

others have brought new drive and interest. Soon the historic clock will be renovated and, following terrific local fundraising, the clock area will be re-laid for the first time in decades. The recent Roundhay and Oakwood Festival brought diverse events including art installations, beer sampling, Japanese calligraphy and more, to the area. I really enjoyed reading environmentally themed stories to incredibly bright and attentive children in the Library! Oakwood is not the classic high street of 50 years ago - shopping patterns have changed, and old and established independent businesses have been lost. The greengrocer, butcher, and the electrical shop were real losses. However there is huge enthusiasm and innovation, and a level of activity driven by highly motivated

local people which bodes well. The issue for the next seven years will be to keep up the momentum for Oakwood, but perhaps also to drive similar innovation elsewhere in Roundhay. It would be wonderful to see more development on Street Lane and Lidgett Lane. Any volunteers?

Have a great month! Daniel.cohen@leeds.gov.uk 0113 204 1094

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Dear Resident, I was delighted to have been selected by local Conservatives to fight to represent you as your MP at the General Election next May.

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I am working every day to ensure that the voice of Leeds North East is heard on the national stage and it would be an honour to be your MP. I was born in Dewsbury and have lived all my life in West Yorkshire. I have spent my career working to support and provide for my family, and I am definitely not a career politician; instead, like you, I come from the real world and share with you the hopes, worries and aspirations we all have. If you choose me to be your MP I promise that I will always be available to listen to your concerns and will continue to work to ensure that everyone in Leeds North East can benefit from the improving economic situation. Very best regards,

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Councillors Touch Up Chapeltown Art Display

Friends of Roundhay Park 2015 Calendar

Local Councillors Mohammed Rafique, Eileen Taylor and Jane Dowson were out with contractors from Groundwork Leeds and Shea Tiling recently to repaint the Chapeltown Road community wall.

Orders for the Friends of Roundhay Park 2015 calendar started rolling in mid Summer – well before they had even finished making the final selection of photographs! “We have produced a calendar for the last five years and never imagined that demand would remain as high as it has”, said David Binns, Secretary of Friends of Roundhay Park. “Many buy it because the pictures remind them of happy times in the Park. They are bought as gifts for family and friends who no longer live in Leeds. A number of the orders have come directly from people who have moved abroad or visitors who have spent time in the Park.” The calendar is one of the main ways the Friends raise funds for the extensive work they The do in the park, such as clearing pictures and replanting new areas, bulb and wildflower planting and remind maintenance of The Friends them of Garden. “The first year we financed happy production through a mixture times in of loans from members and commercial sponsorship”, said the Park David. “In subsequent years, we have been lucky enough to

meet all our production costs through sponsorship from local businesses and councillors. Our 2015 calendar has been sponsored by our three Ward councillors, The Chambers, Del Verde Restaurant, Fryday’s, Yvonne Goodwin Wealth Management, Leeds Dance Academy, Troy Autopoint, WHS Accountants, With Love, and Scott Pullen and Sons Fairgrounds.” The FoRP calendar is available for just £6.99 at Tropical World, The Mansion Cafe, City Stationers, Timoney’s and With Love in Oakwood; Headrow Galleries, Del Verde Restaurant, and Philip Howard Books; and Street Lane and Lidgett Lane Post Offices. You can also order via news@forp. co.uk or by telephoning David Binns on 0113 293 2893.

The wall, built 18 months ago, features tiling made by a huge number of community groups, showcases the creative talents of the Chapeltown community, and contributes to the attractiveness of Chapeltown. “We wanted to use what would otherwise be a plain wall as a place for the community to showcase its artistic and creative talents, and avoid the wall becoming a magnet for graffiti and vandalism”, said Councillor Rafique. “We would like to thank Brian Childers, a local resident, and our partners for repainting the wall, and the wider community for contributing to the artistic tiling.”

Alwoodley Councillors Award £20,000 Grant to MAECare oor Allerton Elderly Care (MAECare) recently received a £20,000 grant from Alwoodley’s ward councillors. The group, which has been working in the area for almost 20 years and helps people to live independently in the community, will use the funds to refurbish its premises on Cranmer Bank, and create an expanded and improved resource for older people in the area. “The new office will provide a great new space for activities”, said Carole Burns, MAEcare Project Manager. “We will have regular drop ins, film afternoons and be opening on Sunday afternoons

once a month.” Alwoodley’s councillors are long time supporters of MAECare. “We have the highest admiration for the MAECare team and the work done by both the volunteers and the professional staff”, said Councillor Dan Cohen. “We are delighted to be able to make this significant grant towards the cost of the refurbishment project.”

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Contact the Elderly is urgently appealing for volunteers to help run local tea parties – and enjoy a cuppa and cake themselves!

St George’s Crypt Wins Best Partner Award St George’s Crypt was recently nominated in the category ‘Best Partner’ in the Leeds City Council Awards. Competing against the NHS, RSPB and Revive Street, The Crypt came out on top. Working with Leeds City Council Housing, The Crypt was recognised for its work in providing positive ‘move-ons’ for its clients. This is the third award that the Crypt has won in as many months.

he charity aims to relieve the loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups – providing a regular and vital friendship link every month. Each older guest is collected from their home and taken to a The volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, chat charity and companionship. The charity is currently recruiting volunteer drivers to collect guests from offers a their homes, and a volunteer coordinator. lifeline of “The charity offers a lifeline of friendship to some of the oldest friendship and loneliest people”, said Mary Robinson, Executive Officer North and Midlands. “Our hopes of

extending this lifeline to people in Leeds are fading due to a real shortage of volunteers. “Anyone who can spare a couple of hours one Sunday a month, has a driving license, a car and a capacity for drinking tea, is eligible! For those interested in becoming a host, it would involve a couple of hours once or twice a year. Our volunteers genuinely get as much out of the experience as our older guests.” For further information, contact Mary on 01535 632592 or mary.robinson@contact-theelderly.org.uk www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk

The best thing about partnership is that it’s a two way thing “The best thing about partnership is that it’s a two way thing”, said Chris Fields, CEO for St George’s Crypt. “More people benefit, resources are shared and skills are doubled. We would like to thank Leeds City Council for the years of partnership. We have a very strong working relationship – and long may it last!”

Dear Alwoodley Resident, It is a privilege to be the councillor for Alwoodley, where I have lived my whole life and where I am now bringing up my own family.

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There cannot be a more generous, friendly or welcoming community in the city and I am regularly amazed at the amount of genuine neighbourly concern and willingness to help others in all corners of the ward. Thank you for all your help over the years. If re-elected I will continue to fight to:    

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ocal Councillors Neil Walshaw, Janette Walker and Jonathan Pryor, in partnership with the Woodhouse Ridge Action Group (WRAG), managed to secure £11k worth of funding from Grantscape and the Forestry Commission for improvements to Batty Wood on Woodhouse Ridge. A range of improvements have been carried out in the woodland, which dates back to at least 1600 AD. Batty Wood is a haven for wildlife and home to a wide variety of species including the great spotted woodpecker, pipistrelle bat, tawny owl and roe deer. A variety of trees and shrubs, including rowan, hazel, downy birch, small-leaved lime and oak have been planted, and some trees have been

The work will allow new trees and smaller plants to grow and encourage more wildlife

thinned out, which will encourage the growth of wildflowers and shrubs, and attract more insects, particularly pollinating species such as butterflies, moths, bees and hoverflies, which are currently in decline. “Woodhouse Ridge is a fantastic area of ancient woodland”, said Councillor Neil Walshaw. “The work will allow new trees and smaller plants to grow and encourage more wildlife. Our thanks and appreciation go to Parks and Countryside staff and volunteers from the Woodhouse Ridge Action Group who have made this possible.” The improvements were praised during a recent inspection for the renewal of the Council’s United Kingdom Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS) accreditation.

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Shorter days may mean that there is less time to spend in the garden, but there are plenty of useful jobs to do when you can get out there. Shrubs to Enjoy Even in Winter, a walk in the garden can bring unexpected pleasures. Many shrubs look spectacular, with beautiful bark, berries or flowers, and some of those flowers have the most delicious scent. Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’ produces fingers of fragrant bright yellow flowers above its Holly-like leaves; Hamamelis offers little tassels of gold, orange or red with surprising citrus scents in late winter; and Sarcococca hookeriana humilis (the Christmas Box) is one

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to plant by the front door so that you can enjoy its fabulous fragrance and neat green foliage as you pass by. Pair these with the colourful winter stems of Dogwoods such as Cornus Alba and long lasting berries of Pyracantha or Cotoneaster and you will have a display to warm the coldest of December days.

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Sheds and greenhouses that have been cleaned and tidied will be ready for action when the growing season begins again in Spring and pests will have nowhere to hide to overwinter. Drives and patios will be much less slippery if swept and kept clean over the winter months, preventing the growth of algae and moss. As the plants die back, fences and structures will be exposed and easier to treat or paint. What better time to choose a striking new colour for your fence? You will also be able to make an access hole in your fence for hedgehogs and other wildlife to use when they awake in the Spring. The hole can be just 130mm square and can be cut into the fence or a ‘tunnel’ made by scraping out soil from underneath.

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Album Review:

Tim Loud – Born to Lose

This fine eight track collection by tireless and talented local artist Tim Loud delivers a rousing shot of country/folk /blues with a punk edge and shows Loud to be a singer-songwriter/arranger of some considerable skill. lbum opener and title track, Born to Lose eases one in gently with an undulating honky tonk feel and a vintage blues structure augmented with harmonica and piano. The jaunty skiffle of Is That All There Is? throws some exuberant fiddle into the mix and Loud’s masterful strumming and picking is underpinned by tasteful slide guitar touches. The galloping rhythm of the forceful, driving Not a Number is propelled by a sense of simmering agitation and dissatisfaction with the status quo also evidenced on the radgey, pissed off Age of the Idiot, a full throated howl of discontent delivered at breakneck speed. The haunting strings and striking fingerpicking of November Sky evokes the classic alt/psychfolk of Pentangle or John Martyn and boasts some fine lyricism and vocal work while showing Loud to be adept at blending musical textures. Songs like this and the brilliant closing track, Razorblade Valentine reveal Loud to be a songwriter of insight and wit while straightforward blues romp, Other Guy recalls Robert Johnson’s Red Hot and shows him to be also partial to a footsomping knees up. Overall, the album finds Loud in fine voice indeed and

Increasingly enjoyable and rewarding with every listen

the ensemble playing by his small, mostly acoustic backing group is tightly cohesive and impeccable throughout. The folky, countryish, blues-tinged singer-songwriter scene is a fairly crowded marketplace and too few artists manage to bring anything suitably unique to the table to distinguish themselves. Here, Loud succeeds with aplomb armed with well written songs, a confident swagger and an undertone of unpredictability and bristling punk attitude. Increasingly enjoyable and rewarding with every listen, there’s much more to Born to Lose than first meets the ear and if forced to pick fault I would only say that, clocking in at just over 23 minutes, it’s just all over far too quickly. To purchase your copy of Born to Lose (and you really ought to) go to Timloud.bandcamp.com. Do it now!

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ctor Ashley Tabatabai, who has been based in Leeds since 2006 and splits his time between the UK and Los Angeles, stars in the World War II Film ‘Allies’, which has just been released. He joined the project earlier this year playing the role of an American Commander. Although British, Ashley grew up in Spain and went through the International school system, where everyone speaks American English – luckily, in this case, the accent stuck! The movie was produced for an estimated $3m and shot on location across the UK. It is based on true events and follows the story of a team of British soldiers dropped behind enemy lines in

France. They are lead by a US captain, played by Julian Ovenden (currently in Downton Abbey) and are on a mission that could shorten the war. “The scale of the project was very ambitious and what has been produced is really incredible”, says Ashley. “It’s a great promotion for independent film in the UK. -There’s lots of great talent here. In my experience, who you know does matter, but it’s ultimately your ability that gets you the work on an ongoing basis. I was referred to the Casting Director on Allies by an actor friend. That got me in the door. Then they reviewed some of my previous work and offered me the role. I’d like to think that’s because of the quality of what I’ve done to date.” Ashley is currently working on a feature film that he has developed with Leeds-based filmmakers. “Leeds may not be an epicentre for film yet, but we have been able to bring together some amazing local filmmakers for this project.” ‘Allies’ is available to buy online and in store.

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NIGHTCRAWLER DIRECTED BY: DAN GILROY STARRING: :JAKE GYLLENHAAL, RENE RUSSO, BILL PAXTON CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 117 MINS This supremely confident directorial debut from screenwriter Dan Gilroy is a decidedly dark and disquieting glimpse at the morally bankrupt machinations of the more exploitative elements US news media. It’s also an unnerving character study of what’s sure to become one of cinema’s more memorable sociopaths brought vividly to life by Jake Gyllenhaal’s intense and focussed central performance. Gyllenhaal plays Lou Bloom, a maniacally driven chancer consumed by an obsessive/ compulsive pursuit of success at any cost. Gaunt, hollow cheeked and bug eyed, Bloom has a frenzied, hungry air about him and is given to spouting self-actualisation business seminar waffle at anyone within earshot. One night while driving he witnesses a car crash and sees the scene set upon by cameramen. This is his introduction to the predatory, competitive world of ‘stringers’, freelance film crews who monitor police radio and race to crime scenes aiming to capture the most lurid, sensational footage they will then sell to local TV news networks. Sensing an opportunity, Bloom doesn’t hesitate to jump on this bandwagon and his utter lack of empathy or scruples means he’s a natural. He has no qualms, for instance, about manipulating a crime scene to get a better shot or even engineering ‘newsworthy’ incidents himself.

cutting media satire and an adrenalized crime thriller, the film succeeds on many levels

Bloom’s persistence and talent for thrusting himself into the centre of the story earn him traction with, and the begrudging professional respect of, Nina Romina (Rene Russo) the morning news director at a local station. Under pressure to bolster her falling ratings, Nina is also desperate and with the shocking and compelling footage Lou can provide she sees an asset. What she’s perhaps not prepared for is Lou’s fierce and tenacious negotiating style. Always reaching, Lou drives a hard bargain and even, during cringe-making and ‘is this guy for real?!’ dinner scene, tries to negotiate Nina into sleeping with him. Yeah, the guy’s a real piece of work. Much like the seamy world it portrays, Nightcrawler is fast paced, morally murky and deeply

unsettling. It serves as confirmation, if any was needed, that Los Angeles is a hellish, debauched cesspool and that US television news seems to exist primarily to terrify the bejesus out of the American populace. Both a cutting media satire and an adrenalized crime thriller, the film succeeds on many levels and features truly outstanding work from Gyllenhaal and Russo. Like the character of Lou Bloom himself, Nightcrawler is relentless and nasty but, like a highway car wreck, it’s hard not to look. It may leave a bad taste in the mouth but it’s certainly worth a watch. recommend it. A word of warning, however, to married couples who choose to catch a screening on date night; your spouse will likely be eyeing you with wary suspicion afterwards.

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Brudenell Social Club, £24.20. American folk rock act from San Francisco,

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Sinkane Tue 2 Dec, Belgrave

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Sun Kil Moon Mon 1 Dec,

Music Hall, £9.35. A blend of krautrock, jazz, funk & Sudanese pop.

Big Sixes Tue 2 Dec, Key

Club, £6.60. Indie/pop four piece from Buckinghamshire.

Basement Jaxx Thu 4 Dec, O2 Academy, £27.50. Funky progressive house & club anthems. Culture Club Thu 4 Dec,

First Direct Arena, £45.15 - £56.35. One of the biggest pop bands of the 80s. Also appearing: Alison Moyet

Raleigh Ritchie Wed 3

Dec, The Wardrobe, £8.80. Diverse Urban artist, has supported Kendrick Lamar & Angel Haze.

Alabama 3 Thu 4 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £22. Best known for the theme tune to The Sopranos, this great live act combine techno beats with country instruments.

Oysterband Thu 4 Dec, Irish Centre, £19.25. Renowned hard touring band playing folk/alt/indie rock. Neon Thurs 4 Dec, Seven

Arts, £16/14. Featuring Stan Sultzmann (sax), Kit Downes (piano), Jim Hart (vibes), Tim Giles (drums)

Gravenhurst Thu 4 Dec,

Belgrave Music Hall, £9.90. Beautiful guitars, soulful vocals & haunting lyrics.

Los Campesinos! Fri 5 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £13.75. Indie pop with punk spirit, biting lyrics and shouty vocals. Also, melancholy power pop from Trust Fund.

Submotion Orchestra

Sat 6 Dec, Brudenell Social

Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre (HEART), £6/8. Lush vocal harmonies & music influenced by the South African townships & Gospel. A night of music to uplift your soul.

Robin Porter Quartet

Sun 7 Dec, 1.30pm, Inkwell, Potternewton Lane £7/5. Robin (sax), Jonathan Brown (guitar), Sam Vicary (bass), Tom Hawthorn (drums) Playing ‘Border Sounds’.

Against The Current Sun

7 Dec, Key Club, £11. A pop rock trio from Poughkeepsie, New York.

High Hazels Sun 7 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £5.50. Four piece indie rock band from Sheffield. Also appearing: Sam Airey Leeds anti-folk singer reminiscent of Nick Drake, Fionn Regan & Conor Oberst., The Orielles 60’s inspired pop / post-punk / garage/ surf trio.

Gnarwolves Tue 9 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Gruff punk pop. Also appearing: Prawn, Public Domain Status Quo Wed 10th Dec,

First Direct Arena, £46.20. Also appearing: Chas & Dave. Legendary three-chord maestros and music hall rock ‘n’ rollers

Mike Heron Wed 10 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £11. Founder member of The Incredible String Band & a true superstar of the folk scene. Also appearing: Trembling Bells, Cottonwolf

Madness Thu 11 Dec, First Direct Arena, £23.69 £49.50. The original Nutty Boys play their greatest hits,

including ‘Baggy Trousers’ & ‘It Must Be Love’.

Wild Beasts Thu 11

Dec, Canal Mills, £19.25. Unconventional four piece pop group with an eclectic mix of styles & eccentric arrangements.

The Beat Fri 12 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £17.60. Classic ska-punk, worth going to hear ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ in all its glory.

Littlemores Fri 12 Dec, The Wardrobe, £5.50. Smart, inventive indie pop.

Jazz@HEART: Kate Peters & her band Sat

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Out Of Spite 14 Sat 13 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, from1pm £16.50. Infamous punk rock & ale festival. Two stages of music & a fine selection of draught and keg ales. H.E.A.T. Sat 13 Dec, Key

Club, £9.90. Post-grunge, melodic alt rock from Sweden. ‘68 Sun 14 Dec, Key Club, £9.90. Post-hardcore/ alternative, rock/blues. Also playing Trophy Scars; ‘blues, progressive, neo-psychedelic, experimental, post-punk, post-hardcore’

Autumn Jazz Café Sun

14 Dec, Seven Arts,1.30pm, £7/5. House trio - Declan Forde (piano), Steve Crocker (bass), Jay Davis (drums). Bring your horn, or brush up those vocal cords & join in.

The Beards Mon 15 Dec,

The Wardrobe, £13.20. Australian comedy, folk rock band that exclusively perform songs about just one subject: Beards!

Dancing Years Tue 16 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £5.50.

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Cabeytú Brothers Thu 18 Dec, Irish Centre, £10. They Sing, dance & play over 15 different musical instruments. Cast Fri 19 Dec, Brudenell

Social Club, £17/£19. Retrotinged indie rock formed in 1992 from the ashes of The La’s & Shack.

Hunting Bears with Emil Sparks Sat 20 Dec, 7.30pm

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The Sherlocks Sat 20

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Me First & The Gimme Gimmes Sat 20 Dec, O2

Academy, £11.50. Also appearing: The Skints. First rate punk rock & ska.

Method Man Sun 21 Dec,

O2 Academy , £30.50. Founder member of the Wu-Tang Clan & multitalented, multi-Platinum selling artist in his own right. Also appearing: Redman.

Martha Reeves Sun 21 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £24.75. Motown’s ultimate soul diva Xmas Jazz Party with Nicola Farnon Trio Sun

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Empress Rock Band Sat 22 Dec, The Cross Keys. Female fronted 5-piece rock & pop covers band.

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Research across disability groups has shown that participation in sport and physical activity leads to improved levels of physical health and wellbeing. ittle Hiccups, a local group providing support for families with children with special needs or disabilities, is seeking funding to start a regular disability multi-sports event for under eight year olds.

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by coaches Brad Spurrs and Nick Smith, who were excellent role models as both have a disability and compete at quite a high level in their respective sports (cricket and wheelchair racing). They engaged the children beautifully with fun and accessible playground games and FUNdamentals – basic coordination games. “There is just nothing out there for young disabled children”, said Rochelle who attended the day with her daughter. “Isabelle had a great time. She rarely gets to join in sports and activities as most are aimed at children who can run or jump, or older disabled children. It’d be great for her

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Old Modernians Cricket Club in Cookridge is celebrating, having been elected by the current playing member clubs of the Airedale and Wharfdale Senior Cricket League to join their league for season 2015.

Duo Puts Best Foot Forward for Marie Curie Pat Ainsworth and Emily Hards are taking on the London Marathon next April for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This will be Pat’s eighteenth London Marathon and Emily’s first!

Pictured: 1st Team

he Club has a long history of playing in local leagues, having joined the Leeds League in 1978. After the demise of that league, the club joined the Wetherby League, where it has had much success in both the league and cup competitions for the last 14 years. The club runs two senior men’s teams and a very successful junior section, with age groups ranging from U9s through to U17s. Following the recent invitation to join the Airedale and Wharfdale League, the club is busy preparing itself for greater challenges ahead, and player recruitment is top of the agenda for the committee. A working party has been set up to identify and recruit talented cricketers from the area. These players may already be playing in the Airedale and Wharfdale League looking for a fresh challenge or they

The club runs two senior men’s teams and a very successful junior section

could be from other local leagues and have the ability to step up to a higher grade of cricket. With five qualified ECB Level 2 coaches, junior cricket is in very good hands and there is still availability for boys and girls aged 7 – 17 to join the club for season 2015. The club is also seeking new sponsors to support the development of cricket at both junior and senior levels for the years ahead. So, if you are a player looking to play a good quality standard of cricket, a junior looking for a new club, or a business that would like to support local cricket and market their brand at the same time, please contact Mark Ripley on 07970 566139.

“It has been great to meet with Pat and get some top tips”, said Emily. “I have started training and am really looking forward to completing the race for Marie Curie.” Emily and Pat are raising money to support Marie Curie Nurses in West Yorkshire. “The money Emily and I raise will help to support the nurses, who do an incredible job supporting terminally ill people in the area”, said Pat. If you would like to sponsor Emily, visit www. justgiving.com/emilyhards For further information about Marie Curie in West Yorkshire, contact Hannah Saxon on 01274 386190 or Hannah.saxon@ mariecurie.org.uk

Leeds Central

Community Carol Concert

LEEDS Third Thursday of Every Month Leeds Civic Hall, LS1 1UR 7-9pm

Campaign for human rights Facebook: Amnesty International Leeds Group secretary.group@amnestyleeds.org www.amnestyleeds.org

Sunday 7th December at 3pm In Leeds Town Hall With Special Guest:

Black Dyke Band’s Co-Principal Trombone

Paul Woodward

Featuring The Salvation Army Bands, Choirs and Timbrelists

Adults £7.50 In Support of:

Under 16s £5 Tickets from: The Salvation Army, c/o 35 Baronsway, Whitkirk, Leeds LS15 7AW. Enc. S.A.E and Cheque payable to “The Salvation Army” Tel. 0113 225 0330 or 0113 282 7176 Or Purchase from the Town Hall Booking Ofﬁce

Younger Life

Children from across the city had the chance to do as the Romans did during a fun-packed activity day at half-term. Pictured: Leah Turner & Josie Simpson from Burley in Wharfedale

RHS Maximises Outdoor Space with a Yurt! Richmond House School is maximising use of its ten acres of outdoor space by erecting a yurt in the school grounds.

he ‘We Love the Romans’ event at Leeds City Museum, run in partnership with The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), gave families the opportunity to explore the Roman Empire. The museum is currently exhibiting over 160 stunning artefacts from the British Museum as part of its ‘Roman Empire: Power & People’ touring exhibition, which runs until 4th January. Visitors tried on Roman armour, dug with an archaeologist, designed Roman inspired helmets, shields and swords, practised their marching, and the museum’s tiger mascot, Emperor Rorius Maximus, put

Visitors tried on Roman armour, dug with an archaeologist, designed Roman inspired helmets, shields and swords, practised their marching

visitors through their paces with some tricky challenges based on clues dotted around the galleries. “We’re going to study the Romans at school next term”, said Leah Turner (8) from Burley Oaks Primary School. “Now I’m really excited about it. I loved dressing up in the armour.” ‘We love the Romans’ was the latest in a series of fun and educational holiday workshops organised through a partnership between Leeds City Museum and GSAL. The next event will be ‘We Love Ancient Egypt’, which takes place at the museum on 20th February 2015.

The yurt will be used as an outdoor classroom by all year groups, enabling the children to benefit from spending more time outdoors. Open space presents a new educational experience offering children opportunities for physical activity, exploration and greater engagement with nature. “The vision is to be a school that continues to develop the whole child, not just in the classroom, but beyond too”, said Paul Oldham, Deputy Head. “Our fields are a tremendous asset and we want to make best use of them. “All of the children will benefit from having lessons beyond the school building. They will be immersed in a multi-sensory experience. We aim to embed outdoor learning within the school curriculum e.g. history - an archaeological dig could be created; geography – learning about coordinates and direction; in maths, too – the list is endless. We have even installed giant musical instruments beside the yurt.”

Younger Life

Richmond House Pupils Choose Hope Pastures

With the launch of a new development project in West Yorkshire, educational charity Woodcraft Folk aims to support communities to set up new groups for children of all ages, he New Groups project, funded by the Youth United Foundation, hopes to recruit 120 new volunteers and create 400 new Woodcraft Folk places in West Yorkshire, starting in Headingley, Hyde Park, Meanwood, Harehills, Gledhow and Kirkstall Valley. Woodcraft Folk develop children’s confidence and Woodcraft awareness of the world, encouraging equality, friendship Folk and cooperation. Outdoor develop activities, crafts, songs and games promote big ideas like children’s sustainability and equality. confidence Weekly groups, trips and camps are open to boys and girls of all and faiths and none. awareness ‘Play out’ events in parks, schools and community venues of the across Leeds will give children and adults their first taste of world Woodcraft. “It’s really exciting to be able to offer this level of

support to new groups”, said Ellie Julings, Support Officer for the New Groups Project. “We are in a great position to reach those most in need of top quality youth provision.” The New Groups team would like to hear from people interested in helping with a new group; schools and community centres looking for activities for toddlers up to teenagers; and children and parents/ carers looking for fun activities and a friendly community. For further information about the new Woodcraft Folk plans nearest to you, contact: 07850 391637, email newgroups@ woodcraft.org.uk, or visitwww. woodcraft.org.uk/ngp

The School Council at Richmond House School recently decided to pledge its support for the forthcoming academic year to Hope Pastures Horse and Donkey Sanctuary in Weetwood. “I pass Hope Pastures every day with my family and see the horses and donkeys playing and rolling in the field”, said Molly Barnes (Y5). “I think it is a great idea that we are helping raise money so they can adopt more horses and donkeys.” Hope Pastures’ aims are to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Re-home animals wherever possible. It houses up to 30 horses, ponies and donkeys at any time. Running costs are £1,600 per week and the charity relies on donations and events to raise this money. The school hopes to raise money throughout the year to help Hope Pastures continue its work and plans to hold various events to support the charity. “There have been some horrific cases of neglect and abuse to these poor animals”, said Mrs Julie Matthews, Year 3 teacher. “Hope Pastures has done a wonderful job of rescuing and nursing the animals back to health. We want to help them continue their fantastic work.”

Younger Life

At the start of this school year, the City of Leeds School in Hyde Park became Leeds City Academy. he academy is part of the White Rose Academies Trust , an independent charitable trust established by Leeds City College as ‘sponsor’ and currently comprising Leeds City Academy, Leeds West Academy (the former Intake), and Leeds East Academy in Seacroft. Head teacher, Georgie Sale, is delighted to see City of Leeds converted into an academy. Soon after becoming head three years ago the school was put into special measures and she was presented with a challenge! “I couldn’t have hoped for more”, she told us. “Being an academy brings more funding into the school and gives us more control of the budget. We have had great support from Leeds City Council. But the biggest advantage of all is that now our students will have access to all the courses Leeds City College offers, giving us one of the most extensive curricula in the area.” The students themselves have a new sense of pride in the school. They have a new uniform (which they have chosen), and standards have risen rapidly, with GCSE results in English doubling from 30% - 60%! “This is going to be an exciting and productive year”, said Georgie Sale. “We are looking forward to working in partnership with Leeds City College, which wants to offer a wider range of courses to our students, as well as raising standards in all subject areas.”

Talking to The World! Pupils from Leeds City Academy recently got up at the crack of dawn to take part in a BBC World Service programme in the build-up to the Scottish Independence referendum and focusing on identity. With 50 different nations represented, LCA provided the perfect location. Presenter Nuala McGovern was charmed by the students. The BBC team spent time in various classes interviewing the children, who they described as “clever, articulate and funny!” They talked about their experiences in Leeds and, after their birth nationality, identified with Yorkshire before England!

We are looking forward to working in partnership with Leeds City College

Following the broadcast, the school received tweets from all over the world and the BBC team described their visit as one of the best outside broadcasts of the year! “We have a population of eager, articulate young people”, said Ms Sale, “most of whom are new to this country. But they want to make Leeds their home, be involved and play a positive part in society.”

Let’s ‘Communicate’! The school made national headlines earlier this year when it proposed teaching English as a foreign language to all its pupils. As a result the school received a

flurry of both plaudits and abuse. The idea was to help the children achieve top grades in English. “The new GCSE exams demand a much higher level of English”, said Georgie Sale. “The levels of grammar, spelling and vocabulary needed to improve to get them.” Instituting this new regime went far beyond classroom English teachers. The entire staff (from Woodworking to Geography!) was trained to teach English as a second language by experts from Leeds Beckett and Sheffield Universities. Although a little skeptical at first, everyone soon threw their support behind the programme. “This new approach will equip all our children with the English language skills they need to reach their full potential”, said Georgie Sale. “The classes are taught according to the pupils’ fluency in

English. Fluent English speakers get a very different lesson to those with little or no English, and this is complemented by the efforts of the entire teaching staff throughout the school. “We are proud to be a multicultural school and will continue to promote new ideas encouraging a learning environment where all pupils are given the same chances to learn.”

This new approach will equip all our children with the English language skills they need to reach their full potential

Community Notices

COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Alwoodley Community Association Badminton Club Friendly group welcomes all abilities for badminton & social events Mon from 9pm & Wed from 8.30pm. Details:

Vicky 07561 292699, Phil 268 9996, acabc@gmx. co.uk, www.alwoodley communityassociation. co.uk

Alwoodley Community Association Indoor

Carpet Bowls Section Meets Fri, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Mixed membership, mostly aged 60+ but younger age groups

most welcome. Friendly social atmosphere & good light exercise. Drop in & give it a try. Details: Brian

K. 07527 730022

Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players

for North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 2014-15 season. Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark

Bramfitt 07970 863483, bramfitt_m@yahoo.co.uk

Leeds Naturist Group (founded 1985) meets Sat 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments

in the studio. Identity documents required on first visit. Details:

leedsnaturistgroup@ gmail.com, www. leedsnaturistgroup.com

Leeds Penguins Lacrosse Club trains

Mon 7.15pm at Adel, matches Saturdays. New & experienced players welcome. Details:

leedslacrosse@hotmail. co.uk

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

milarepason@hotmail. co.uk

Lindy Hop Dance Classes Mon 8 – 11pm,

Moortown Social Club, LS17 5LA. Beginners 8pm, Intermediate 9.30pm, Followed by social dancing. £5. Details: Joyce 278

9891, www.swingjiveleeds. com

Moortown Rugby Union Club All junior age

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

groups (6 –17) welcome to train & play Rugby Union. Located at Far Moss Sport Ground, off The Avenue, LS17 7NT. Details: Damian

Details: 07581 217074,

Curtis 07703 755645,

Leeds Tai Chi Academy

www.pitchero.com/clubs/ moortownrufc

North Leeds Leopards are looking for new players for their U15 team (Year 10) for 2015. Details: coach

Lee Baines 0756 283111, Team Manager Graham Franks 07764 981240

Pudsey & District Rambling Club meets

Sun & alt Thurs for walks of 5 - 10 miles. New members welcome. Members from all around the district. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

4306571, pat_barnett@ yahoo.com

Ramgarhia Sports Centre Adults: Circuit Training (Mon & Wed 6.30

– 7.30pm; Fri 6 – 7pm).

£5 per class. Children: Cricket (ages 8-16, Sun 10am – noon); Hockey (Fri, 5 – 6pm). £2 per class. All abilities welcome. Details:

262 5657, ‘Ramgarhia Sikh Centre’ on facebook.

Roundhay parkrun Sat 8.45am for 9am start, at the bandstand near The Mansion. Free 5k timed run for all ages & abilities. Details: www.parkrun.org. uk/roundhay

Scottish Country Dance Classes Thurs

7.30 – 10pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place. All welcome. First class free. Good company, good music & good exercise.

Details: Irene 263 1310, glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

Walkabout! Alwoodley-

based friendly group that enjoys short, medium or long walks, at weekends, evenings & midweek, both local & further afield. Social activities too. All welcome. Details: Barbara

Wakefield 285 7136, Sarah Barnes 261 9212, Nicky Whitfield 267 9867 www. alwoodleywalkabout.org. uk

Zumba Classes Fri 3.30 – 4.30pm, Northcall Community Centre, Cranmer Bank LS17. £1.50. Details: 268 9993

ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Art Group Meets Thurs

Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17 2NZ. Practical meetings, workshops, demonstrations & talks. Details: 2251546,

info@5dpublicity.com, www.alwoodleyartgroupleeds.com

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat

13 Dec, 10am - 4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane. Annual Christmas buffet. Jeremy Lenighan will show some of his collection of Chinese paintings. Practical workshop on painting fans. Selection of paintings for sale. New members welcome. Details: Anne

Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk

7.30 – 9.30pm at The Community Hall, The

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72 Stainbeck Art Club 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Meeting Room, Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. Practical & demonstrations. Also painting & sketching days out. New members all abilities welcome. Details:

Pam McFetridge 268 4734

Yorkshire Flower Club meets Thurs 11 Dec, 2pm at Almscliffe Hall, Huby for ‘Deck the Halls’, a Christmas demonstration by Nigel Whyles. Visitors £5. Details: 2671886

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Caring For Life Annual Christmas Fayre Sat 6

Dec, 9am – 5pm at Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Cookridge. Stalls, hog roast, Christmas trees plus Santa and Mrs Claus!

Details: 230 3600, www. caringforlife.co.uk

Christmas Fair at the

Donkey Sanctuary (Swan Lane, Eccup, LS16 8AZ), Sat 6/ Sun 7 Dec, 10am2.30pm. Take a donkey ride to visit Santa in his grotto, enjoy homemade cakes,

Community Notices peruse wonderful stands, toy stall, tombola & raffle. Free entry & parking

Community Cafe Thurs

11am – 2pm at Stainbeck United Reformed Church. Bookstall, ENEHL Debt & Benefit Advice, Police Contact Point, free wifi & help available. Followed by craft club.

Craft & Gift Fair Sat 6

Dec, 10am – 3pm Chapel Allerton Methodist Church, Town St LS7. Lots of lovely handmade craft & local designer stalls incl. jewelry, flowers, hats ..... Also face painting & fundraising fun in aid of Oakwood Clock restoration fund. Organised by Sew Crafty Events.

Hope Pastures Christmas Sale Sat

Oxfam Christmas Fair

Paul Gelder 269 7111, pagelder@hotmail.co.uk, www.alwoodleychessclub. org.uk

St Gemma’s Christmas Market 5/6 Dec at the

Friends of Allerton Grange Fields Friendly

Hospice, Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Buy your tree, have a mulled wine & see Santa! Details: Nicola 218 5570, nicolah@st-gemma. co.uk

Shadwell Methodist Church Coffee Morning 1st Sat 10am – 12 noon run jointly with St Paul’s C of E in Methodist Church Hall.

GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

Oakwood Farmers’ Market Every 3rd

Senior 282 1818, www. airyorkshire.org.uk

Saturday, 9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock. Celebrating its sixth year of providing

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Council Room at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS 17 7NZ. New members welcome. Details:

Sun 30 Nov, 11am – 4pm at Meanwood Institute, 92 Green Rd. Meanwood LS6 4LE.

29 Nov, 10.30am – 2pm at the sanctuary (corner Weetwood Lane & Ring Rd). Quality Christmas decorations, donated toys & other Christmas goods.

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aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave

Alwoodley Chess Club meets Wed, 7pm in the

group of volunteers working to maintain & enhance Allerton Grange Fields off Lidgett Lane, LS17. New volunteers welcome. Details: foagf@

outlook.com, www. friendsallertongrange.org

Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods Action Mornings The Friends

protect, preserve & enhance the Woods & hold monthly work parties, carrying out variety of tasks such as bench installation, footpath construction, litter picking & bulb planting. Details:

www.fgvw.co.uk

Friends of Wigton Moor Woods Friendly

group of volunteers meets monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Dr. Varied programme of activity days, tree & bulb

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planting, nature quizzes & walks. New members welcome. Details: Debs

07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349, wigtonwoods17@ gmail.com

Gledhow Valley Conservation Area Group Voluntary group

Improvers: Tues 12.45 – 3pm, Thurs 7 - 9.15pm, Fri 10 – 12.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm from 1 Oct. Details:

Gill Copeland 225 7237, www.leedsbridgeclub.com

Leeds Budgerigar Society meets 1st

gvcag@yahoo.co.uk, www. gledhow.org.uk

Tues, 8pm at Troydale Recreational Club, Troydale Grove, Pudsey, LS28 9LA. Old friends & new members welcome. Details: Ronnie

Greenpeace Leeds

Simpson 252 0976, www. leedsbs.webs.com

focusing on the heritage of area. All welcome. Details:

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

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

Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets

Fri 12 Dec, 1pm at 11 North Parade, LS16 5AY. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion. Details:

humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

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

Leeds Bridge Club Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate Rd, LS17 Beginners classes: Mon 2 – 4.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm, Thurs 1.30 - 3.45pm from 30 Sept.

Leeds Caledonian Society Club Night Tues

16 Dec at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members welcome. Details:

www.leedscaledonians. org.uk

Leeds Cat Rescue rehabilitate lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a cat a loving home, please contact them. Details: 268

www.leedsfelinefriends. org.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues,

8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. 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 NHS. Meets Thurs 4 Dec at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Leeds Lions will be at

Oakwood Christmas Market on Sat 20 Dec with their Mulled Wine stall. All money raised from Lions’ events goes directly to good causes & they have great fun doing it. New members welcome. Details: Caroline

0488, leedscatrescue@ googlemail.com, www. leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk

288 6383, cfields237@ btinternet.com

Leeds Elmet Probus Club provides a social

Campaigners who have raised thousands of pounds over the past year. Everyone welcome to join their programme of interesting & informative events. Find them on Facebook

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

Robson 230 1559

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a rescue cat a safe & loving home well away from a busy road?

Details: 216 0593, mail@ leedsfelinefriends.org.uk,

Leeds Oxfam Group

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues,

7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, LS8.. New members welcome. Details: www.

lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Probus Club for retired professional/ businessmen, meets 2nd

Thurs, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane LS7 for social gatherings with speakers. Details: 266

2310

Leeds N.E. Probus Club meets 2nd Mon,

10am – 12 noon Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr. Oakwood, LS8 4AB for speaker’s meeting on interesting topic, & other Mondays for bowls or snooker. The club is for retired professional & business men. Details: 265

7064, dongoodman48@ msn.com

Moortown Community Group. Friendly

volunteers working to maintain & enhance the local environment including proposed Moortown Park. New members welcome. Details:

266 8480, moortown communitygroup@hotmail. co.uk, wwwmoortown communitygroup.co.uk

Moortown Social Club Cranmer Gardens LS17. Mon 7.30pm Lindy Hop; Wed 7.30pm Rock ‘n’ Roll (£2); Thurs 8pm Bingo; 1st Fri of month Northern Soul & Motown; Sat 7.30pm Free & Easy with drummer & organist plus Bingo (£1.50); Sun - Artist & bingo.

National Trust Association Leeds You can now join your local branch without being a member of the National Trust. Just £8pa for local membership.

Details: 01924 892681, cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com

74 National Vegetable Society AGM & social

evening, Tues 9 Dec, 8pm at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS5 2AB. Also short talk & demonstration by Kath Hall on how to make Christmas decorations. Everyone welcome.

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

Eileen 269 0084

Community Notices Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group covers NW Leeds

Yorkshire Heraldry Society meets 7.15pm at

book a speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

263 7885

& meets monthly to plan events. Looking for new members. Details or to

Shadwell Horticultural Society is a friendly gardening club for all abilities – membership includes meetings, newsletters, entry to their traditional Flower Show, members shop & access to gardening advice. New members welcome £12 single, £16 dual. Next meeting Thurs 8 Jan for talk by David Allison.

Details: Susan 273 8821

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Headingley Parish Centre, St.Michael’s Rd, LS6. Wed 10 Dec: A Christmas Quiz. Details: John Hey 263 7885. Details: John Hey

MUSIC African Drum Class Tues 8 – 10pm, Inkwell Arts, Potternewton Lane. Learn African rhythms on Djembe & Percussion. Beginners welcome (drum loan available) £5 per session (1st class free).

Details: 07765 943107, ianto.knockonwood@ gmail.com

Alwoodley Community Choir meets Wed, 5.45

– 7.15pm in Lord Darcy, Harrogate Rd. Friendly group, all ages & abilities, singing pops, standards, shows songs. New members welcome. Details: Jean

0785 5059990

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

3370

Alwoodley Singers Christmas Concert Sat 13 Dec, 7.45pm at Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17. Entry £4

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Christmas Concerts with The Fairfax Singers include Sat 6 Dec, 1.45 – 2.30pm The Victoria Quarter Leeds; Fri 12 Dec, 7.30pm at Christchurch, Ilkley; Sat 13 Dec 10.15 & 11.15am at Otley Parish Church; Sat 20 Dec, 3pm Clark Foley Centre, Ilkley. Bookings for 2015 now being taken. Details:

01274 597024, www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk

‘Colour-Caster’ Guitar Tuition Specialist guitar

tuition coming soon. 8 week course suitable for ages 8 – 12. Particularly suitable for young people with additional support needs. Fun & engaging using well known pop tunes. Mini performance for family & friends in Week 8. Details:

Jonathan 07549 292 938, www.creativeframe.org.uk

Mixed Voices Choir Mon 7.45 0 9.45pm at Tree Tops Community Centre, Shadwell Lane, LS17. Singing musicals, pop & light classical songs. Perform at prestigious concerts throughout the year. Details: Anne or

Tracy 07914 833394

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. 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. Details: 293 1779,

www.jfconcertband.com

Jazz Improvisation Group meets alt Fri, 7.30

-10pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St. Opportunity for amateur & more experienced musicians to play to their hearts’ content. £5. Details:

dominicgmoore@hotmail. com

Leeds Haydn Players Concert Sat 6 Dec, 7.30pm Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton,. CPE Bach symphony Wq183/1, Mozart symphony no.14 in A major, Handel Jephtha overture, Haydn symphony no.87 in A. Conductor Chris Pelly. Tickets £10 from www.sevenleeds.co.uk 01943 466331, r.jakeways@ btopenworld.com Details:

www.leedshaydnplayers. org.uk

Leeds Guild of Singers Confident sight-reader? Like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University.

Details: secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Leeds People’s Choir meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) at Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq.

Leeds, singing songs from around the world, under direction of jazz & folk singer Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful but not essential. New members welcome. Details:

www.leedspeopleschoir. org.uk

Phoenix Concert Band Community concert band for players of Grade 6 standard & over. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Tebb Room in music department. To

join or book the band for a concert visit www. phoenixband.co.uk or email: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, instruments & ages over 18. New performers welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www.

playersforpleasure.co.uk

Roundhay Music Tuition for any age,

standard, instrument or style. One-toone, ensembles & accompaniment sessions. GCSE & A-Level tuition. Classes for 0-5 year olds. Tutors with Enhanced DBS Certificates. Details:

269 7754, enquiries@ roundhaymusic.org, www. roundhaymusic.org

Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets Wed

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bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup. wordpress.com

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

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd

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Caroline 01943 467348

Songbirds Choir meets

Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Hse, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Singing songs from classical to pop. Ability to read music preferable. Vacancies for 2nd soprano & altos.

Details: Tracy 07914 833394

West Riding Opera has vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts & staged opera selections. All voice ranges welcome, no audition.

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76 Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm. Friendly, informal string orchestra of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome. Specific beginners’ group for those new to playing. Details:

www.ylss.org

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

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

SENIORS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours (CAGN)

welcomes local seniors 1st Tues, 2pm at Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre. Interesting speakers, refreshments & laughter.

Details: Daisy 887 3597

Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues

12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat. Transport can be provided.

Volunteers welcome.

Details: Vivienne & Paul 268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_chaplin@ hotmail.com

Community Action for Roundhay Elders (CARE) welcomes people over 60 Thurs 1.30 3.30pm at Brackenwood Community Centre for Social activities, friendship & trips. Details: Fiona

07736 825382

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

Tai Chi, & Knit & Natter sessions. Details: 887 3595

RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elders (CARE) welcomes people over 65 on Thurs, 1.30-3.30pm at Brackenwood Community Centre. Wide range of entertainment, activities, speakers, trips & special interest clubs. Details:

Andrew or Sue 887 3595

RVS MENA Community Café Fri

am Meanwood Community Centre. Activities include Tai Chi, tea & dance, knit & sew, & soon walking & poetry clubs. Currently seeking volunteer walkers to support group. Details:

Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722

Gina or Sarah 887 3596

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

Roundhay Tea & Chat Club Tues 1.45 – 3.30pm

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

RVS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours Dementia Café Mon 12.30 – 2pm at Inkwell Café, Potternewton Lane, LS7. Also Singing for the Brain, arts & crafts,

at Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Ave. Club for over 65s who would like to make new friends & take part in wide range of activities. Details: Carole

269 6632

Stainbeck URC Lunch Club Stainbeck Rd. Mon & Wed, 11am – 1.30pm (£4). Meal, friendship,

gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or

Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766, www.stainbeck.urc. org.uk

Wigton Moor Friendship Guild meets

3rd Wed, Wigton Moor UR Church, High Ash Dr. LS17. Speakers, slide shows, presentations, & outings. Try them out for just £2 (incl refreshments).

Details: Maureen 268 0815, Alan 294 3370.

SPIRITUAL Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm

in Oakwood, Leeds City Centre & Horsforth.

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

Christian Science Church Sunday Services

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

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Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group meets Mon,

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07884 332644, www. peacenowhere.com

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 294 Harrogate Rd. LS17 6LE. Sunday Mass 8, 9.30, 11am & 6.30pm

Julian Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues, 2pm at St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Silent meditation in the Christian tradition. Details: 240 3048/ 273 5865

Kagyu Buddhist Group

yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management.

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Leeds Theosophical Society December

Lectures 7 Dec: Tim Wyatt (School of Applied Wisdom) on ‘Evolution & the Grand Plan’. 14 Dec: Christian Bodhi (London) ‘The Enlightenment Principle: Planetary & Human Initiation’. 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2 8AJ. Details:

www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Meditation for Beginners Tues 12.30

– 1pm & 6.15 – 7.15pm; Thurs 12:30 – 1pm at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 31 St Paul’s St LS1. Details:

07866 760 460, www. jamyangleeds.co.uk

Moortown Baptist Church 204 King Lane,

LS17. Sunday services 10.30am & 6pm. Range of toddler, children’s, youth, house groups & senior projects through week.

Details: 269 3750, www. moortown baptistchurch. org.uk

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

Natural Healing Centre Healing offered

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Roundhay Evangelical Church Sun 10.30am

FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in

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

& 6.30pm at Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive (near Oakwood Clock). Friendly, informal

& bible centred. A warm welcome for all. Monthly children’s & youth groups. Check website for special events.

Roundhay Quaker Meeting for Sunday

Worship, 10.45am at 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8. Enjoy an hour of generally silent worship. Children welcome to Sunday School at same time. Details: 293

3684, www.leedsquakers. org.uk

Shadwell Methodist Church Sunday Services:

9.30am. Creche for under 5s & Junior Church (9.4510.30am). Coffee after each service. Details: Margaret

Walker 225 1826

St Barnabas C of E Church The View, LS17

7NA. Sunday Services 10am (with children’s activities) Families welcome. Coffee drop-in 3rd Wed, 10.30am – 12; Busy Bs, 10.30am – 12.30pm for good company, conversation, activities; Church Lunch, 12.30 – 1.30pm (details: 268 2591/ 226 8269)

Details: 265 4926, www. stbarnabasleeds.org.uk

St Edmund’s North Park Ave, Roundhay.

Sunday services 8am, 10am (with children’s groups) & 6.30pm. Exploring faith, building community. Many groups & activities.

Details: 266 4532, www. stedmundsroundhay.org.uk

St John’s Church, Moortown Sunday Services 8am, 10am & 6.30pm at the junction of Harrogate Rd & Ring Rd, LS17 7BZ.

Everyone welcome. Details: www.stjohnsmoorallerton. org

St Martin’s Church, St. Martin’s View, Potternewton, LS7 3LB. Sunday Service 10am – Parish Communion, Sunday Club & refreshments. Wednesday Service 9.30am – Holy Communion. Open Afternoon Tues 2 – 4pm for quiet reflection & prayer. All welcome. Details: 262

4271, www.st.martinleeds. org.uk

Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Buck Stone Crescent, LS17 5ES. Mass Saturday 6.30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday 10am

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

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

7694

Community Notices

78 Association of Blind Asians Leeds is looking

for volunteers who could provide a valuable sighted guiding service to reduce isolation & increase independence of visually impaired people in Leeds.

Details: Sonal 210 3347

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people

with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families in North & West Yorkshire. Regular meetings. Details: 0845

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

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Approved Contractor

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686618

IBS Leeds Friendly,

informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held. Details: matt@

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Leeds LAS (Living After

Loss Through Suicide) Peer support meetings in Leeds.

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Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses

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515471

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24/7 for people experiencing distress or despair. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need.

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

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have complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Details:

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

Little Hiccups Outreach Support network for children with a disability & their families. Run by parents. Details: 07831 230741, outreach@ littlehiccups.co.uk, www. littlehiccups.co.uk

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Panpals - Yorkshire

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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meet every 3 months, in Headingley. A supportive, friendly & informative self-help group of people copIng with this devastating illness. Also offers expert speakers & signposting to other agencies. Details:

Bower 258 8143

The Owls New citywide

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Parkinson’s UK Leeds

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Parent Support) welcomes any family with a child with special needs to their Saturday support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Take part in hydrotherapy, swimming,

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club Open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details:

Details: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.Wharfedale CardiacClub.org.uk

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month with a guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome. Details:

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Leeds RSPB Group meets Wed 17 Dec, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Ln, LS2 for an illustrated talk by Tom Lawson on ‘An Icelandic Interlude” looking at the island’s stunning volcanic scenery & wildlife.

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Communicable Disease Control. And, ‘Medical Evidence: A Historical Perspective’ - Sir Mike Rawlins, former Chair, NICE Details: 244 4343,

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Details: Joan McShane 225 1166

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

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Royal Meteorological Society Yorkshire

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Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 1 Dec, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: ‘Heroes’. Details:

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Thackray Medical Museum Lecture Series

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Yorkshire Heraldry Society meets 7.15pm

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John Hey 263 7885.

WOMEN’S GROUPS Alwoodley Townswomens’ Guild meets 4th Mon, 7.15pm at the ACA, The Avenue LS17 7LT. Variety of speakers, outings, coffee mornings. Friendly group. New members/ visitors welcome.

Details: Pat 225 0030

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Shirley 257 9381.

Roundhay WI Thurs

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266 5648

Soroptimist International Meet

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www.sigbi.org/leeds

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

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Friendly, fun women’s group for all ages. Visitors welcome (£3). Annual membership £33. Details:

Details: uleedslc@ gmail.com

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White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs (except Jan). 10.15am at Leeds Church

Mon 8 Dec at Horsforth Museum, The Green. Find out how to enjoy speaking in public.

Details: Pauline Neale

269 3542, pauline. neale@ntlworld.com, www.the-asc.org.uk

YOUNGER LIFE Guiding in Roundhay & Oakwood Are you aged 5-7, 7-10, 1014, or 14-25? Or an adults over 18? Would you like to know more? Details: Lois@

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Harehills Movement & Music Playgroup Parent run playgroup at Harehills Lane Baptist Church Hall (access via Hilton Pl), LS8. Tues: music & parachute fun; Wed: movement & developmental play. 10 – 11.15am term time. £1 per family incl refreshments. Everybody welcome. Details:

harehillsplaygroup@ gmail.com

WANTED! Volunteer Cubs Leaders St Edmund’s Church Roundhay. If you enjoy working with children & want a rewarding pastime, please contact Ross Ferguson on 266 2403.

Leeds Junior Chess Club Meets Sun 5.30

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Details: John Hipshon 226 7759, www. leedsjuniorchess.org.uk

7th Moor Allerton Brownies Seek New Members A number

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Parent & Tots Group Tues (term time) 1.303pm Queens Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 294 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. £2 per family. Everyone welcome. Details:

Raegan saintraegan@ yahoo.co.uk, Sam mumba40@gmail.com

RJC Dance Gymnastics For Young People Tues

3.45 – 4.45pm (ages 6-10); 4.45 – 5.45pm (age 11+) at Mandela Centre, Chapeltown Rd. LS7. All abilities welcome. £4. Details:

239 2040, stef@ rjcdance.org.uk

Gledhow Woodcraft Folk welcomes new members aged 6 – 9, Thurs 6.15 –7.15pm at Gledhow Primary School. Games, songs, craftwork & outdoor activities. Places limited so book now.

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MISC/ EVENTS An Animal Blessing Tues 30 Dec - 11am at Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary, corner Weetwood Lane/ Ring Rd. Led by Rev. Fiona Spandler.  Take your pet to the sanctuary for a blessing. Also an opportunity to remember absent friends & celebrate the joy pets give. Refreshments.

Beck Arts Trail Sun 7 Dec, 1 – 4.30pm. Visit studios & artists’ homes for art & craft in Monkbridge Rd area between Headingley & Meanwood. Free, friendly art & craft trail. Maps available from 1pm at Cafe No 37, Monkbridge Rd & Highbury Lane corner. Christmas Carols & Nativity Play Thurs 18

Dec, 6.30-8pm at The Donkey Sanctuary, Swan Lane, Eccup, LS16 8AZ. A magical evening with the donkeys & nativity play. Singing by The Select Few Choir, tickets £4 adult £2 child.

Details: 261 9249

Christmas Tree Collection Service 9/10 Jan – have your Christmas tree picked up & disposed of for a donation to St Gemma’s Hospice! Details: 218

5570

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Community Action Day (corner Weetwood

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Catherine 235 1331

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Rev David Stevens 262 4271

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