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Dear Readers, Well, we made it. We got through January! One month into the new year, how’s 2014 shaping up for you? Managing to uphold those resolutions? Hopefully last month’s Health & Fitness feature helped to get you motivated to be more active.

This month we bring you news of how local musician Rupert Stroud conquered Al Jazeera TV and championed Alzheimer’s Research; and we flag up a great storytelling Half Term in Leeds. We also take a look at the Playhouse’s new production of ‘Of Mice & Men’, featuring the brilliant Mississippi musician Heather Christian. There’s early

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news on Headingley LitFest. We stuff ourselves silly at new pan-Asian buffet joint, Cosmo, and look forward to the Big Jewish Nosh Fest. We also bring you up to date on what to do next regarding the Trollybus, and there’s lots of local community news, with the usual reviews and features.

Don’t forget to send in all your news and notices by 4th February for our March edition (1st March for April), and your advertising requirements by 7th February (7th March for April).

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

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Local singer/songwriter finds himself talking about Alzheimer’s on Al Jazeera TV

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and Men - As You Never Heard it Before With Mississippi musician Heather Christian and designer Max Jones on board, this Playhouse production promises to be visually and musically stunning.

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EDITORIAL

Carole Carey-Campbell

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orkshire batsman Joe Sayers recently announced his retirement from First Class cricket.

Joe (known to his team-mates as Squirrel or Squidge), played his entire county career spanning nine years at Yorkshire, notching up 97 First-class matches for Yorkshire, scoring 4,855 runs, and amassing nine centuries.

He is one of only seven Yorkshire cricketers to have carried his bat through a completed innings more than once.

Sayers, 30, graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Physics and gave up a promising junior career as a goalkeeper at Bradford City to pursue life as a professional cricketer.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a professional cricketer with Yorkshire”, said Joe. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody associated with the Club, in particular the supporters, and I wish the lads all the best for the 2014 season.”

As a tribute to his time with Yorkshire, Joe decided to write a behind-the-scenes book – the timing of which coincided with the 150th anniversary of the club. The recently published

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‘Rose-Tinted Summer: The Dressing Room Diary’ takes a look at the peaks and troughs of the Summer of 2013 in a beautifully written account, revealing the tensions and drama of the dressing room. Because Joe spent time in both the First and Second XI camps, he was able to describe the feelings of young players on the first rungs of the ladder as well as those at the very top.

Beginning in January 2013, when the Club launched its 150th anniversary celebrations, it goes on to describe the preparations for the new season. It takes in the pre-season tour of Barbados when the players knew that they must perform in order to stake a claim for first team places, then the season proper. The thrill of soaring to the top of the Championship table, is tinged with a sadness and frustration that the team could not match such scintillating form in the one-day arena.

The Preface features international perspectives of Yorkshire by former England captain, Michael Vaughan, and Australia’s current coach, Darren Lehmann, both of whom were White Rose team-mates and close friends.

Joe also catches up with Joe Root as he prepares for the Ashes tour and in a splendid interview discovers what led to the spectacular rise of one of Yorkshire and England’s greatest young players.

‘Rose-Tinted Summer: The Dressing Room Diary’ (£17.99) will appeal to cricket fans, both young and old. Published by Great Northern Books, it is available from the Club shop in Headingley (0843 504 3099) and all good book shops.

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TOMMY CLAPHAM (1817-1895) Showman And Entrepreneur

The old Bear Pit on Cardigan Road is a familiar local landmark and an extraordinary survival.

Cared for now by the Civic Trust, it is one of the few reminders of an idealistic and ambitious project: the Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens, which from 1840 until the 1860s occupied this whole area. There was no road then, only lawns and shaded paths, fountains, lakes, tall trees and colourful flowers, enclosed within high stone walls. The bear pit was home to a solitary Russian brown bear, with only a fox, a racoon and a few swans for company – lions or elephants had proven too expensive. Founded with high ideals and stern rules against Sunday opening and alcohol, always under-funded and dogged by problems, the Gardens failed to make money and were closed after only eight years. At this point one of the original investors, a young entrepreneur called Thomas (Tommy) Clapham, offered to take them over – only 30 years old, and bursting with fresh ideas, he was confident he could make the Gardens a popular success.

Tommy, originally from Keighley, was drawn to Leeds by all the opportunities the growing town offered. He saw his chance when the new Leeds-Thirsk railway opened in 1849, linking Leeds with Harrogate and Ripon and passing right by the Burley end of the Gardens, where trains could stop. He set himself up as a railway excursion agent, took on the lease of the Gardens, changed the name to ‘The Royal Gardens’, and switched the emphasis to popular entertainment and fun – monkeys whose antics made people laugh, firework displays, balloon ascents, military bands, spectacular galas – all at a lower entrance price to bring the crowds in. He tried everything, but even he could not make the Gardens pay, and ten years later, in 1858, he was forced to close. Even the elderly bear was auctioned off, with the lawnmowers and other equipment.

Undeterred, Tommy borrowed

and in 1870 was elected a town councillor.

money and bought several plots of land

Crowds came to enjoy his Park (though many chose

next to Woodhouse Moor, including

to watch from the Moor without paying), but it was the

as an estate agent, and finally retired

the Victoria cricket ground, and set up

subject of numerous complaints about noise and immoral

to Hull with his young third wife. He

the ‘Royal Park’, with an eye to popular

behaviour, and it failed to make enough money to pay off

died there in 1895, aged 78.

appeal. The Park, 20 acres in extent,

his heavy mortgages. He sold off some of his additional

The Royal Park is still remembered

could boast ‘the biggest dance platform

land, then offered to sell the whole Park to the Council as

in local street names but Tommy’s

in the world’, sports and races, clay

a sports ground, but all to no avail. He tried setting up as a

house has gone and his road was soon

pigeon shooting, spectacular fireworks

limited company but was overwhelmed by debt, and in 1871

renamed Brudenell Road (no one wants

and shows, even a visit from the famous

his creditors foreclosed and forced him to put everything

to celebrate a failure). Tommy Clapham

Blondin, hero of the Niagara tightrope

up for sale. By then he had already planned his escape

was a disaster financially, leaving many

crossing (though he proved rather

to London, where in 1871 he took on the management of

creditors behind him, and he attracted

tame and disappointing). Tommy

the once successful but now ailing Royal Surrey Gardens

much condemnation from the high-

built a house for himself next to the

in Kennington. Meanwhile he had to continue running

minded, but he was remembered

Park gate in the new road he had laid

the Royal Park in Leeds while he tried to find a buyer, his

affectionately by others for the colour

out and named Clapham Road, and

problems compounded when he was fined for allowing

and entertainment he tried to bring

kept a close eye on his enterprise. A

betting on games of Knurr and Spell and lost his license.

into the drab, grim lives of people living

distinctive lively figure, tall and red-

He finished up bankrupt both in Leeds and then in London,

and working in the smoke and squalor

haired, sporting tight check trousers,

where he had to close the Royal Surrey Gardens in 1877. He

of Victorian Leeds.

he was a popular character about town,

remained in London for the next few years making his living

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The history of Leeds comes under the spotlight again in February when Leeds Civic Trust Director, Dr Kevin Grady, presents another series of half-hour lunchtime lectures from 1.15 – 1.45pm at Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, LS1.

Of all parts Wednesday 5th February: ‘The Transformation of a City: Historic Panoramas and Prospects of Leeds 1685-1900’. See some amazing engravings and paintings showing how the Leeds townscape and streetscape has changed over the last 350 years.

the 18th century to the present day, going back to the days when the Leeds butchers’ Shambles was in Briggate, the Cattle Market was on the site of Kirkgate Market, and the site of the today’s Victoria Quarter was occupied by seven large slaughter houses.

Wednesday 12 February:

Wednesday 26 February:

‘Mr Cossins and His Remarkable New and Exact Plan of the Town of Leedes’ 1726’. Dr Grady explains how this amazing map was made and reveals early Georgian Leeds in fascinating detail. It also reveals secrets about the development of the town during the Middle Ages.

‘Leeds South Bank: Past, Present and Future’ explores the history and development of Hunslet and Holbeck over three centuries.

Of all parts of Leeds these areas

of Leeds Hunslet and Holbeck have experienced the most dramatic change

have experienced the most dramatic change. The Industrial Revolution transformed them from rural villages and farmland to vast industrial suburbs. In the twentieth century they were carved up by motorways and vast areas cleared due to the decline of manufacturing. Today exciting new plans are afoot for ‘Leeds South Bank’ to be at the forefront of the city’s continuing renaissance.’

For further information, contact Dr Kevin Grady on 0113 243 9594 or see www.leedscivictrust.org.uk under Forthcoming Events

Wednesday 19 February: ‘When the Streets Ran with Blood’ tells the story of butchers, cattle markets and slaughterhouses from

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Cases of separation and divorce surge in January. Most people put children and family first over the festive period but post-Christmas many are faced with a tough period ahead.

Gabbie Clasper, Head of Family Law at Emsleys Solicitors offers advice on moving forward in the New Year‌ It can be bewildering for those experiencing separation and divorce for the first time.

Emotional support from friends and family is vital, but at some stage most people need formal advice. But who do you turn to?

Separation is an intensely private matter. Often people don’t want to visit a local solicitor. Many put off making that initial enquiry for fear of a huge legal bill.

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The whole company will be involved in the music, which

This month, John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ starts a month-long run at West Yorkshire Playhouse (28th February – 29th March) and it sounds like it is definitely not to be missed.

Directed by Associate Director Mark Rosenblatt, who recently joined The Playhouse from The National Theatre Studio, this will be no clichéd, comfortable ride. With names like Mississippi musician Heather Christian and designer Max Jones on board, it promises to be both visually and musically stunning.

“This is such a well known story”, said Mark, “the challenge is to bring something new to the production. It is a perfect play – I’ve rarely read something so complete in itself, working towards its tragic ending.”

The play revolves around two friends, George and Lennie, itinerant workers travelling from town to town looking for work during The Great Depression.

George’s dream is that he and Lennie, a sweet, simple, gentle giant of a man, will own their own ranch one day and we share the

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loneliness, isolation and sacrifice that follows them on their journey.

It’s relentlessly hot.

Everywhere they go hundreds of others are in the same boat.

Everyone’s is looking for work to survive.

“The characters have such anger in them”, continued Mark.

“It is raw. Men are talking about money, booze, work, using prostitutes. It’s very masculine.

“I saw ‘Mission Drift’ last year at The National, in which Heather Christian both performed and wrote the music. I felt immediately that her sound and attitude would suit the world of ‘Of Mice & Men’ perfectly. It is so rooted in American tradition and so much is revealed through the music.”

‘Mission Drift’, presented

by TEAM, a New York-based ensemble whose aim is to make new work about the experience of living in America today, was a huge success. The music fused Las

will feel as contemporary as it does historic

Vegas glitz with Western ballads and Southern blues. Heather has a very unique style. Her songs are born out of adversity, full of emotion. A classically trained pianist and daughter of a blues musician, she has developed a style that draws on all these various elements. Variety Magazine described her performances as “howling like a werewolf with a voice made of molasses”!

Heather has not only written all the music for ‘Of Mice and Men’, she also plays Curly’s wife. The whole company will be involved in the music, which will feel as contemporary as it does historic.

Designer Max Jones loves the challenge of an epic production, which this promises to be. In The Quarry theatre he will be able to take advantage of its huge space to create that feeling of vast American landscapes as a background to this timeless story of friendship, isolation and hope.

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American soprano Kelly Cae Hogan returns to Opera North in calmer circumstances to take on the role of Lady Macbeth in the company’s production of Verdi’s dark, dramatic take on the classic Shakespeare play.

In 2012, Kelly flew into Leeds from Berlin at the last moment to save the day when Annalena Persson, who was due to perform the crucial role of Brunnhilde in Die Walkure, was unable to sing due to a a throat infection. Kelly stepped into the role with almost no rehearsal time and received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike!

Although her return may be calmer, her role certainly isn’t! Directed by Tim Albery, Opera North’s Macbeth is a gripping, exciting production. Verdi described Shakespeare’s play as ‘one of mankind’s greatest creations’, and added musical fireworks to create a captivating drama about the nature of ambition, power and

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the human heart. This excitingly dramatic, modern-dress production, depicts the vivid world of the supernatural through the ‘bleak and elegantly styled’ design of Johan Engels.

Hungarian baritone Béla Perencz, sings Macbeth, after his critically acclaimed performance as Wotan in the Company’s Die Walküre last year; Korean tenor Jung Soo Yun makes his Opera North debut in the role of Macduff and Bass baritone Paul Whelan his as Banquo. Tobias Ringborg, one of Sweden’s most prolific musical talents, conducts.

Macbeth opens at Leeds Grand Theatre on Friday 7th February.

It’s Panto Time Again for STARS! This year STARS, the North Leeds theatre group, presents another unmissable pantomime – ‘Robinson Crusoe’. The pantomime combines experienced cast members of STARS with StarBurst, the group’s young members section.

“Our pantomime is a really popular event and audiences can be assured of a lively, laughter-filled production”, said Chris Binns, STARS Chairman.

“It never ceases to surprise us just how talented our younger members are, and ‘Robinson Crusoe’ gives them the opportunity to shine yet again.”

‘Robinson Crusoe’ is at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, Leeds LS16 6AZ, from Thursday 20th February to Sunday 23rd February. Tickets (£7.50/ £6 concessions) are available from 0113 2939596, tickets@ starsleeds.co.uk

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Another The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery is currently featuring an exhibition dedicated to the art of Alfred Drury, one of the leading sculptors of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, and creator of the bronze nude light standards in City Square, Leeds.

‘Alfred Drury and the New Sculpture’, curated by University of Kent art historian Dr Ben Thomas, reviews the art and life of the artist, addressing his influences and his role in the New Sculpture movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included within the exhibition will be some of his most important, smallerscale, sculptural works, including his most characteristic masterpieces Griselda, The Age of Innocence and Lilith.

Drury was arguably one of the central figures in the New Sculpture movement because he combined the realism of the great French sculptor Aimé-Jules Dalou, and the Michelangeloesque vision of Alfred Stevens, whose art he revered.

Alongside sculptural works, the exhibition will display paintings and medals by the artist, together with documents and photographs from the period.

It also includes works by Aimé Jules Dalou, Auguste Rodin, Lord Leighton, and Alfred Stevens.

‘Alfred Drury and the New Sculpture’ is on display at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery ( in the Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane LS2) until Sunday 13th April.

The gallery is open to the public, Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm.

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Chance to See Zephaniah’s ‘Refugee Boy’ Based on a novel by Benjamin Zephaniah, and adapted for the stage by poet, Lemn Sissay, ‘Refugee Boy’ was a huge hit at The West Yorkshire Playhouse last year. This moving, thought provoking production achieves a huge amount with a small cast and inventive use of minimal staging.

The exhibition is accompanied by a programme of related events – for details visit www. leeds.ac.uk/ gallery/ events.htm

Zephaniah’s original story reached the stage after being filtered through Sissay’s experience, whose own life story is uncannily similar to that of Alem, the young boy at the centre of the story. The result is a dynamic script with energy and humour which engages both head and heart.

‘Refugee Boy’ is at The Playhouse from 6th – 8th February. If you missed it last year, be sure to catch it this time. Tickets from 0113 213 7700 or www.wyp.org. uk

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BBC Radio’s multi awardwinning antidote to panel games is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre on Monday 2nd June.

Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee will all be here, together with Colin Sell providing piano accompaniment.

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue has been delighting fans since 1972. It has seen its success blossom from the impish son of I’m Sorry I’ll Read That Again to the big daddy of all panel games. The format of the game is simple: four players are given silly things to do by the Chairman, with Colin Sell setting

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some of them to music.

In 2007 ‘Clue’ launched the first of many national tours, recruiting Jeremy Hardy as the fourth panelist. The format of the touring show is a ‘Greatest Hits’ presentation, sourcing the very finest material from Clue’s enormous archives (ably retrieved

by Samantha and her two kindly archivist friends). The show looks just like a recording, feels like a recording, sounds like a recording, and audience members are also treated to their very own kazoo!

Tickets (£27.50) are available from the box office on 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

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The seventh annual Headingley LitFest is scheduled for March and this year the theme will be ‘Surviving’.

“2014 is the centenary year for one of the biggest catastrophes of the twentieth century – the Great War”, said Richard Wilcocks, Headingley LitFest Secretary. “ We don’t require every participant to link the theme with that event – a variety of interpretations are welcome.”

Even so, one of the central events will be the launch of a

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publication based on research into the wartime hospital that was situated at Beckett Park from 1914, in buildings which now form part of Leeds Metropolitan University. The launch (on 21st March) will be accompanied by a dramatic performance by students from the university.

Other war-related events include a talk on Rebecca West’s ‘Return of the Soldier’, ‘Echoes of War’ by Theatre of the Dales’ and a house event on relatively unknown and neglected war poets.

As usual, there will be literary events for children and young people, including poetry slams at Lawnswood and City of Leeds Schools. And, local children’s author Sarah Shafi will lead a special Saturday morning session on her popular series ‘Ridiculous Witches’ (for 7 – 10 age group).

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Talawa Theatre Company, which brought Beckett’s fabulous ‘Waiting for Godot’ with Jamaican accents to Leeds two years ago, returns with another gem from 11th – 15th February.

‘Moon on a Rainbow Shawl’, directed by Talawa’s artistic director Michael Buffong, was written by Errol John in 1953. It depicts a vibrant, cosmopolitan world that is as harsh as it is filled with colour and warmth.

In Port of Spain, Trinidad, the sounds of calypso music, hymn tunes and drums are interrupted by the raucous celebrations of troops returning from war. Here, neighbours drink, bawl, make

love, look out for each other and crave a better life. But Ephraim is no dreamer and nothing, not even the seductive Rosa, is going to stop him escaping his dead-end job for a fresh start in England.

Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s primary black-led theatre company, aims to create work informed by the wealth and diversity of the Black British experience, invest in talent, build audiences and inspire dialogue with and within communities across Britain.

Tickets available from 0113 213 7700 or www.wyp.org.uk For further information visit www.talawa.com

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COSMO, the new Pan Asian restaurant on Boar Lane, Leeds, just opened a couple of months ago, but on a chilly Monday night in January it was heaving!

e soon found out why – you don’t just drop in for a quick meal, you go to COSMO to enjoy a dining experience. You invite friends and family and settle in to take part in a veritable banquet, where, if you are not careful, you could risk seriously overeating.

Basically, once seated, it is up to you to decide what to eat and when. You grab a plate and visit a series of exciting food stations.

The first laid out a dozen or so enticing, freshly prepared Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Malaysian dishes. There was also soup, sushi and a Tappanyaki counter with busy chefs cooking up a storm.

We went back to our table, savoured every morsel on our plates, then headed back to pick up another plate and pile it with lovely curries, pickles,

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nans and rice.

Next was the Mexican corner with another interesting variety of dishes and then on to the Continental counter where you could choose a sauce and have it made up before your eyes to go with some fresh pasta, or grab a slice of pizza, or opt for lasagna or one of the other lovely dishes on offer.

Each time you just abandoned your used plate and headed back to sample the next global taste sensation.

To finish off there was almost a whole

I have to admit we didn’t actually make it past those wonderful curries!

wall of desserts – from fresh fruit and apple crumble, to mousses, delicate little cakes, jellies, ice cream and a chocolate fountain.

I have to admit we didn’t actually make it past those wonderful curries! So, be warned – when you go, take your time and don’t think you have to try absolutely everything the first time. The great thing is that no matter how much you eat, it is all one price – just £13.99 Monday to Thursday evening and £1 more on Friday and Saturday. Lunch, which doesn’t have quite as wide a selection, costs £7.99 (£9.99 on Saturday). Wine is also very reasonably priced and there is an interesting cocktail menu.

The restaurant seats about 230 people and, although it was virtually booked out that evening, and there were several family parties, we didn’t feel encroached on in any way. The service was excellent. Our server, Kristina, who hailed from Hungary, was ultra attentive, magically disappearing used plates and conjuring up drinks as soon as we thought them. And, despite all those people there were no queues at any of the food stations.

COSMO is open seven days a week at 52 Boar Lane LS1 5EL. Tel: 0113 246 5555, www.cosmorestaurants.co.uk

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COOK at Moortown Corner, Harrogate Road, LS17 continues to build on its successful tasting evenings. Following numerous bookings for groups around North Leeds, manager Graham Harpur is now inviting fitness and slimming clubs to book evenings to taste the new COOK OMG Pots (that’s Oh My Goodness!).

This latest addition to the COOK range features dishes that range from just 147 to 400 calories and have just 14g of fat – and they taste amazing! That’s under 20% of the guideline daily allowances.

The five new recipes are Prawn Tom Yum, Middle Eastern Lamb Koftas, Thai Butternut Squash

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People are finding that they work really well with the 5:2 diet.

Mind you, plenty of their classic recipes also fit the bill – for example, the Beef Bourguignon has just 276 calories. So you can eat healthy, low calorie meals without sacrificing any of the taste. Your family and dinner guests will never suspect a thing!

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Oddfellows Couple Make History!

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The first ever Leeds Big Jewish Nosh Fest will be held on Sunday 23rd February at the Etz Chaim Synagogue, Harrogate Road, next to St John’s Church.

You are invited to tantalise your taste buds with Jewish Culinary delights! This exciting day will be a buzzing marketplace with loads of kosher food and drink samplings, a variety of inspiring cookery demonstrations, information on green projects, food related products, talks, activities, laughs and most of all food, food, food!

The demonstrators will include a professional chocolatier, chefs, Sushi makers, Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean Cooking. There will

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This exciting day will be a buzzing marketplace with loads of kosher food and drink

also be competitions inspired by popular television shows - ‘Ready Steady Cook’ and ‘Three Hairy Bakers’!

You can look forward to new product launches too, including chocolates, crisps, sauces and lots more. Engaging interactive family and children’s activities are also on the cards.

The Festival is organised

by Makor, the Leeds Jewish Culture Office, and aims to reach the broadest spectrum of the community. Tickets cost £5 adults/ £3 children, and a family ticket (two adults, two children) is £13.

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Oddfellows members, George and Margaret Lickess from Horsforth, recently made history in one of the world’s oldest and largest friendly societies, by both holding the position of Chairman (Grand Master) of the Society.

George was elected to the top position at the Society’s annual conference last year, and Margaret held the same position in 2005. In recognition of his appointment the Leeds District of the Oddfellows hosted a special function at the Thackray Medical Museum and a celebration dinner dance at the Crowne Plaza, attended by 160 members from around the country.

“It’s a privilege to have been elected by the membership to represent their interests nationally”, said George. “Margaret’s earlier experience and knowledge will be a great help.”

Margaret was Secretary of the Leeds District from 2004 and worked for the District for over 25 years. “George will no doubt have a challenging year ahead” said Margaret, “but he has great qualities that he can bring to the role.”

The Oddfellows has over 200 years’ experience of helping its members. In Leeds it organises regular social events and provides care, friendly support and advice for over 3,100.

For further information, contact Tracey Garczynski on 0113 242 4003 or visit www. oddfellows.co.uk.

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Everyone agrees that reading is an essential skill.

Unfortunately many children struggle to learn to read. In England in 2013, one in seven left primary school behind in their reading. What’s more, one in six adults in the UK has a reading level below that expected of an eleven-year-old.

Beanstalk is a national charity that gives one-to-one literacy support to children in primary schools who have fallen behind with their reading. They urgently need more volunteers so they can help more children in 2014.

Each Beanstalk volunteer works with three children and sees each child for two 30 minute sessions a week, during term-time, for a whole year. They read, play and talk together, building their confidence and helping them to catch up with their reading. You’ll give them a chance to learn at their own pace and adapt your sessions

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You’ll give them a chance to learn at their own pace

to suit them. With Beanstalk’s support the child’s approach to learning and enjoying reading is often transformed.

“We’d like to encourage people to contact us if they think they could give a child the gift of reading”, said Clare Sandford, Area Manager for the Yorkshire and North East. “Our aim is to reach out to 18,000 children nationally by 2017 but to do this we urgently need more volunteers.”

For further information, call the West Yorkshire Office on 0113 277 6159, or visit www. beantstalkcharity.org.uk/readinghelpers

An exhibition of historic photographs opens this month in the Ridge Room at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley.

The photographs have been selected from various archives by Headingley LitFest Secretary Richard Wilcocks, who is currently working to produce an illustrated book on the Wartime Hospital at Beckett Park.

“The photos are of nurses and doctors who were at the hospital during the First World War”, Richard told us. “But there are also a few modern ones, featuring some of the really helpful descendants who have been in contact with me during the past year. Hopefully, the exhibition will raise awareness of the forthcoming publication which will appear in March during the LitFest.”

The official opening of the exhibition is on Saturday 22nd February, 7pm at HEART.

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News From Your Councillors CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Welcome to Leeds. The expensive promotional video shown by Leeds City Council covering July’s Tour de France departure makes for interesting viewing, depicting a lone cyclist pedalling tirelessly through magnificent Yorkshire countryside. Whether he was meant to be the runaway Tour leader or simply reduced to bringing up the rear remains unclear.

It’s only a bicycle race for goodness sake!

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Site Allocations And Core Strategy At a recent Development Plans Panel meeting, councillors were presented with two reports - one on the progress of the Core Strategy, the other about the Site Allocations process. The former sets out the overall planning strategy of the Council, the second is feedback from the consultation exercise carried out last Summer to identify potential housing sites.

The Core Strategy will not

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The Council still has a lot of work to do agreeing on which sites will come forward for development

Still we get a series of impressive helicopter shots of familiar landmarks, coastal scenes and the like. Coastal scenes? Just a moment, since when did Leeds extend its boundaries to embrace the East Coast? Subsequent enquiries reveal that the video is intended to welcome people to Yorkshire as a whole, not just to Leeds, something the city seems uncharacteristically shy about.

Perhaps that’s because barely ten miles of the overall 2,270 mile long Tour de France en Angleterre actually takes place within the Leeds boundary. Given an average 25mph touring speed it means the cyclists will actually be racing in Leeds for less than half an hour before heading off for distant parts like Bradford District and North Yorkshire. Unfortunately to facilitate this happy half hour those of us living anywhere near the route will be condemned to a state of virtual lockdown for much of the day, unable to venture anywhere other than on foot.

Hard to believe it, but the city

council’s acting tourism manager recently took to sending city councillors an email reporting back on a meeting about the Tour arrangements with parish councils.

There’s nothing special about that, except that each recipient also had to be supplied with a Password and a User Name via two further emails simply to open the original email’s attachments. It’s only a bicycle race for goodness sake.

Sad to relate when I last attempted to ride along the Tour route, the A659 Harewood Pool road, I finished up with multiple punctures thanks to the enthusiastic roadside hedge flailing activities on the part of local farmers. If someone could just tell me how I might go about setting up a Password and User Name I could, in confidence of course, set about warning the council of the danger.

180 bikes crippled with flat tyres – the international reputational damage to Leeds doesn’t bear thinking about.

be approved until after May 2014, which means that no Neighbourhood Plans can be completed until after that. In addition, the Council still has a lot of work to do agreeing on which sites will come forward for development. This will lead to continued uncertainty in all communities. Another unknown factor is the outcome of any pending inspector’s report on appeals or future appeals, or decisions made in the interim.

think it is a valuable tool providing connectivity with local residents, and access to the internet for some communities. It will also provide access to all sorts of information, including planning applications, information on grants for community organisations, and where to apply for jobs, as well as supporting health and financial literacy.

I have made some suggestions as to the best locations for the bus.

Any further suggestions would be welcome. This new service will complement existing library buildings, which have the same facilities as the new mobile library in terms of IT learning provision and internet access.

Mobile Information Library The Library and Information Service has taken delivery of a mobile library fitted out to a high specification, including confidential meeting space. I was invited to view the new vehicle, and

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Member of Parliament for Leeds North West As our national economy is gradually showing signs of improvement, things seem to be looking better here at home in Leeds too. I recently conducted a local business survey and found that 80% of the businesses I spoke to expected their prospects to get better or stay the same over the next year. This is fantastic news but we must continue to support them in order to stimulate more growth.

Local businesses are important as they create jobs

cafes and restaurants

in our community. Just over half of the businesses that responded to my survey said they had taken on new employees in the past year. This sort of growth is very encouraging and brings untold benefits to our area.

With the convenience of online shopping, it is easy to forget about our local high street, but we must remember to shop local as much as possible. I played my part recently when, as part of Small Business Saturday in December, I visited R K Harris and Sons Fruiterers and Grocers in Headingley. I also dropped in

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Originally an American idea, Small Business Saturday is a grassroots campaign that encourages people to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. It is crucial that we support our local businesses all year round. We are so lucky to have such a vast array of exciting local shops on our doorstep, but they rely on our support. Our local shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants are at the heart of our community and we need to guarantee their futures by shopping local everyday of the year.

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New Marie Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice recently launched a number of new local fundraising groups and is planning to launch more during 2014. The groups organise their own fundraising events and activities and they are a great way to regularly support Wheatfields Hospice.

Pictured: The Cookridge group

his year the hospice is inviting local communities to get more involved with raising money to help the hospice continue to provide their vital services.

Established groups are doing a tremendous job, and recently launched groups in Horsforth, Bramhope and Headingley are getting off to an enthusiastic start. The charity also hopes to see new groups in Meanwood and Chapel Allerton this year.

The first meeting of the new Horsforth group was held in November and members had fantastic ideas to get the fundraising ball rolling. For further information please contact Joseph Clark-on 0113 203 3338 or joseph.clarkbland@sueryder.org The friendly Bramhope

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group is planning a calendar of activities, including collections, fairs, farmers’ markets and coffee mornings.

To get involved, contact Charlotte Stern on 0113 203 3363 or charlotte.stern@ sueryder.org The Headingley group would welcome new members too, to help raise the profile of the hospice and place it at the heart of the community.

Call Georgina Abbott 0113 203 3376 for more information, or email georgina.abbott@ sueryder.org For information about joining a group in Meanwood, please contact Sarah Jane Meyers on 0113 203 3302 or sarah-jane.meyers@sueryder. org

The charity also hopes to see new groups in Meanwood and Chapel Allerton this year

Curie Group Delighted with First Fundraising Efforts The newly established North Leeds Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care is delighted with the results of its first ever collection – the group raised £1,354.89 collecting at Morrisons and Marks and Spencer.

“The group would like to thank everyone who made our first collection such a great success”, said Diane Naylor. “This money will help Marie Curie Nurses provide more hours of free nursing care for people with terminal illnesses in and around Leeds. A massive thank you to our volunteers too, because without their time and support this would not have been possible.”

For more information about the group please contact Emma Twohey on emmatwohey96@gmail.com For more information about Marie Curie Cancer Care, contact Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser, on 01274 386190 or Hannah. saxon@mariecurie.org.uk

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Ever wanted to do something, but didn’t want to do it on your own, and knew that none of your existing friends would be very interested?

Well Helen King has come up with the answer. She has launched a website that aims to connect women with similar interests. Take in your favourite, monochrome, subtitled film, tackle that 10 mile walk, join a book club, and do it with someone who was looking for someone to share a similar experience with.

This is what Togetherfriends. com offers. We don’t always

have friends with the same interests and may feel a little isolated, fed up and in need of a friendly face. Helen is enthusiastic about the possibilities her new site offers women who want to reach out to others like themselves. “Togetherfriends puts like-minded women in touch with each other, based on age, location and interests. It offers a new concept in friendship. Although there are many clubs out there, there are few other sites where women are linked to just one other ’friend’ at a time.”

This could open up a whole new world! Sign up for that marathon, get out those brochures, take a course, finally you can find someone to do it with….who know where this could lead!

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The aim of the Forum is to give the Adel Community a renewed sense of ownership on land development issues, and to ensure that local people have a strong influence over the future use, location and character of future developments.

The specific details of the geographical area to be covered by the Forum have now been agreed. The Forum has also been accepted as a suitable body to produce a formal neighbourhood plan, which will be the subject of a community referendum. If favourable, this would lead to statutory recognition of the Forum.

The Forum can now draw upon advice from Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning led by ‘Locality’. This will help us to finalise the details of the plan, including a Housing Market Needs Assessment to help us determine how much housing is appropriate for Adel and the type of housing required.

Meanwhile, David Wilson Homes (DWH) press ahead with their application to build 177 homes on the fields opposite Adel Parish Church on Church Lane. The development has over three times the number of homes presently being built at Centurion Fields. Residents questioned why the proposals were being brought forward now when site allocations have not even been decided.

A key issue is the impact of traffic onto either the congested A660 Otley/Ilkley Road or, even more worryingly, onto Church Lane.

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The Leeds University Students Union’s ‘Get to Know Your Neighbour’ campaign encourages students to introduce themselves to their neighbours. The initiative aims to make students aware that they are living in an established community, as well as fostering a greater sense of community for all residents.

Last term, a team of volunteers from Leeds University Union, together with officers from Leeds City Council, University of Leeds and Police, visited 895 households in Hyde Park and Headingley.

Student households were provided with postcards on which they could write an introductory message to their neighbour. The initiative partnered with Yorkshire Tea to

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attach a teabag to each postcard, emphasising the friendly tone of the initiative.

At the heart of the initiative is the belief that dialogue between neighbours is the most effective way to address any social issues which may arise.

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Neighbourhood Helpline Service Leeds Universities and Colleges are running a special Universities and Colleges Neighbourhood Helpline to help residents iron out any problems arising from their student neighbours. Whether this involves noise, waste, parking or playing ball games, the Universities and Colleges would like to hear about it.

Just register any issues of concern through the Helpline.

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partnership works with service users, Police and Leeds City Council to educate and correct negative behaviour.

The Helpline can be contacted on 0113 3431064 (voicemail service) or at neighbourhood.helpline@leeds. ac.uk.

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Whilst there has been relatively little publicised activity over the holiday period, North West Leeds Transport Forum (NWLTF) and other local community associations, continue to commit much time and effort to preparing for the forthcoming Public Enquiry into the NGT trolley bus plans.

There are many issues which need to be further investigated and NWLTF is gathering and analysing data relating to traffic flows, traffic volumes, conservation and heritage issues plus the financial issues of the scheme especially the value for money aspects.

There are very tight deadlines associated with the forthcoming public enquiry, the first being the submissions of a Statements of Case by 30th January, required for all those individuals and associations who have asked to speak at the public enquiry.

Further information and news can be found on the following websites: www.nwltf.org.uk www.westparkresidents. org.uk

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The weather in February may be bleak but there is much to feel optimistic about as cheerful bulbs begin to bloom and the first seeds of the growing season can be planted.

The Edible Garden igns of Spring Although Spring itself may be some weeks away, there are promising signs in the flowerbeds as fresh little Snowdrops and bright yellow Winter Aconites begin to emerge. Later colourful Crocuses, the blue stars of Glory of the Snow (Chinodoxa) and early Narcissi make an appearance.

Many early flowers are fragrant to ensure the attention of a limited insect population. Bulbs planted in easy-to-sniff positions such as window boxes are extra special.

There are promising signs in the flowerbeds as fresh little Snowdrops and bright yellow Winter Aconites begin to emergecentre), with the new Parks and Countryside apprentices.

With the rapidly approaching planting season in mind, I am keen to clear space in my diminutive veg plot. Out come the last of the leeks, Brussels sprouts and parsnips to be made into tasty Winter dishes. If like me you cannot wait to get planting, some seeds can be started this month on an indoor windowsill.

Try Summer cabbages, lettuce and onions. For flower lovers, sweet peas can also be sown now.

Cover your rhubarb with a pot or bucket to keep out light so that delicately flavoured ‘forced’ stalks are produced.

If you cannot wait to get planting, some seeds can be started this month on an indoor windowsill

You can buy seed potatoes now and leave them on a cool windowsill to ‘chit’. This just means that the new shoots begin to emerge before you actually plant them. Opinion is divided about whether it makes for a better potato crop, but I do it because for me it is heartening to have signs of new life erupting in the house, even if it is just a humble spud.

Planning and Inspiration Winter months are good planning months, so why not draw up a planting plan for a flower bed that was disappointing last year. Remember that plants look better in groups rather than dotted around singly as this gives a restless and untidy look. Tall plants at the back of the border and smaller ones at the front may sound like obvious advice, but it is easy to get this wrong, so do check the final height of plants before you put them in.

You could experiment with flower colours too and perhaps limit yourself to shades of one colour for a restful and sophisticated look.

Finally, don’t forget that foliage can be as interesting as flowers and usually lasts a lot longer. Be sure to include a variety of contrasting leaf textures, colours and shapes.

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Surveying your lawn these days is not a pleasant occupation – after all the rain it is a sad sight and may even represent more of a moss pit than a lawn! And there is probably more bad weather on the way. What should you do?

Pictured: David Lawless

We spoke to David Lawless, who runs Green Thumb North and North West Leeds, to find out what the experts say. “Lawn care can start at any time of the year”, he told us. “We continue to care for lawns throughout the Winter months – scarifying to remove thatch build up and aerating to relieve compaction.

This allows the lawn to absorb the water, oxygen and nutrients needed to encourage deep root growth and sustain a healthy lawn. It’s not too early to start getting your lawn ready for the warmer months ahead!”

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UK with over 25 years experience and looks after the lawns of over 450,000 customers through its network of 220 branches nationwide. Its unique, fourstage treatment programme is finely balanced to ensure your lawn receives what it needs at the right time throughout the year and is tailored to each lawn’s requirements, ensuring the maximum benefit from each treatment.

GreenThumb uses products not available from DIY outlets and garden centres and equipment that ensures even distribution. Many of its products have been specially

It’s not too early to start getting your lawn ready for the warmer months ahead!

developed. The treatments target weeds, feed the lawn and control moss. What’s more, you’ll find that it not only costs less, but it is far more effective than doing it yourself.

“We are happy to provide advice on your current lawn care regime, as well as a no obligation quotation with comprehensive written lawn analysis report”, said David. “No matter what state your lawn is in, we are happy to nurse it back to health!”

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Adel Bulb Bonanza

Pictured: Cllr Lucinda Yeadon (front, second left) and Cllr Mark Dobson (front, centre), with the new Parks and Countryside apprentices.

Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside team recently welcomed 12 new apprentices to its ranks.

The new starters, who were chosen from 240 applicants, will divide their time between studying for a Level 2 or 3 qualification at Leeds City College, and learning their trade across the Parks and Countryside Service over a two-year period. Eleven apprentices will start work in the gardening team and one in business partnerships. They will be based at a number of locations, including Lotherton Hall, Middleton Park and Roundhay Park.

This is the first formal apprenticeship programme to be undertaken by the Parks and Countryside Department since 1984. Many of those apprentices still work for the council today, including the current head of service Sean Flesher, who is a graduate of the scheme.

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It is fantastic to see more young people being given the same chance I had through this new programme

“Carrying out an apprenticeship with the Parks and Countryside Service gave me the perfect start in the landscape industry and it is fantastic to see more young people being given the same chance I had through this new programme.”

As part of the programme, apprentices will have access to a skilled mentor offering advice, guidance and support, and be given the opportunity to develop their skills in other areas including forestry and golf course maintenance.

On hand to meet and welcome the apprentices at Golden Acre Park was Leeds City Council’s executive board member for the environment, Councillor Mark Dobson and Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council’s executive member for leisure & skills.

Adel Primary School children and local residents recently planted a selection of Spring bulbs, provided by Groundwork Leeds, ASDA and Adel Crag Community Association, at the junction of Tile Lane and Sir George Martin Drive.

Thank you to Rebecca Walton and the young gardeners for their efforts The pupils, who were members of the gardening club run by Rebecca Walton, worked enthusiastically and were joined by Councillor Barry Anderson.

Local residents would like to thank Rebecca Walton and the young gardeners for their efforts. It will be lovely to see the flowers come up in the Spring.

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BIRD WATCH WITH STAN KENYON A permanent resident that brightens the Winter scene is the Grey Partridge, a game bird over centuries. It is fairly small and compact with a rounded body and small rounded head.

First impressions in flight are of a grey-brown bird with obvious orange tail sides. Seen more closely, it has an orange-brown face and throat, finely barred grey breast and dark brown belly patch.

Grey Partridges are gregarious birds, flocks or coveys keeping tightly together, though in mild February conditions they start to form pairs. When disturbed they rocket off with whirring wings but they are wary ground birds, preferring to freeze in the grass or run away

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Grey Partridge.

They are wary ground birds, preferring to freeze in the grass or run away in good time

in good time.

Open farmland with hedges is their typical habitat but they occur also on rough pasture, heathland and coastal dunes.

Numbers have declined steeply in the last 50 years

nationwide, partly through changing farming methods. Grey Partridges are now scarce in the Dales though more numerous in the Vale of York and the Wolds.

Small numbers can still be seen in the countryside near Leeds.

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John Cooper Clarke was recently named Q Poet Laureate at the Q Awards. This is the first such title awarded and cements him as one of the UK’s best loved and most important performance poets.

He and a group of special guests will appear at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 1st March, 7.30pm.

John Cooper Clarke’s biting, satirical, political and very funny verse, delivered in a unique rapidfire performance style, resonated with the punk movement. He toured with all the seminal bands – The Sex Pistols, The Clash and Buzzcocks, and with Elvis Costello in the USA. He soon began to draw large crowds in his own right.

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His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse resonated with the punk movement

Today JCC remains a key orator of British society and his effect on modern music has been huge. His influence is heard in the satirical and keen social observations in the songs of the Arctic Monkeys. Alex Turner cites him as a huge inspiration, as witnessed when the band covered Wanna Be Yours on their fifth studio album AM. In addition, UK rapper and film maker Plan B asked John to appear in his directorial film debut Ill Manors.

Their duet Pity The Poor Fellow appears in the movie and on the soundtrack.

Tickets (£18.50 - £35) from 0113 224 3801 or www.leedstownhall.co.uk

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The popular Grove Winter Concert Season at Grove Methodist Church in Horsforth continues with a recital by Elizabeth Kenwood (oboe) and Peter Reasbeck (piano), and The Outlane Singers, director Suzanne Smelt, who will perform the Requiem by Gabriel Faure, soloists Peter Cain and Helen Carbutt, with Malcolm Hinchliffe on organ, on Sunday 16th February, 3pm.

The Phoenix Wind Band presents a concert of music from films and shows on Saturday 22nd March, 7.30pm, they will be joined by soprano Elizabeth Frankland for ‘A last night of the proms’ with plenty of audience participation. Tickets for each of these concerts are £6 in advance,

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Pictured: Craig Ogden

£8 at the door.

On Sunday 18th May (3pm) internationally renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden returns to The Grove for a much anticipated recital. Tickets are limited and are already in demand (£8 in advance, £10 on the door). Craig will be playing the Villa Lobos Guitar Concerto the evening before at St Chad’s, Headingley, with the Leeds Symphony Orchestra. The programme will also include Holst’s ‘The Planets’.

Tickets are available by post for Chris Seller, 21A West End Lane, Horsforth LS18 5JP. Please enclose a cheque made out to Grove Methodist Church and a SAE. Accompanied children free, but must have a ticket

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American

FILM

REVIEW

Hustle is a class act indeed.

Impeccably

AMERICAN HUSTLE DIRECTED BY: DAVID O. RUSSELL STARRING: CHRISTIAN BALE, AMY ADAMS, BRADLEY COOPER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, JEREMY RENNER CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 138 MINS David O. Russell has established himself as one of the most talented directors working in Hollywood today and has been on quite a roll these last few years with The Fighter and Silver Linings Playbook both garnering awards aplenty, and with American Hustle, his hugely enjoyable vintage true life conman caper, he shows no sign of slowing down.

Rather than the conventional ‘Based on a True Story’ or ‘inspired by Real Events’ the movie opens with the disclaimer ‘Some of This Actually Happened’ as if challenging the audience to swallow the convoluted tale.

Based loosely on the 1978 FBI ABSCAM operation where corrupt politicians were lured into accepting bribes by using a fake sheik (a technique later employed by British tabloid newspapers), the film follows small time grifter, Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) who’s been making a reasonable illicit profit from bad loan scams when he meets and falls for the sultry Sidney (Amy Adams). Sidney enhances and finesses Irving’s scam operation by styling herself as minor royal Lady Edith Greensly replete with faux British accent and alleged prestigious banking connections

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in London.

When the pair is caught out by ambitious FBI agent Richie DiMaso, he recruits them to use their devious expertise

styled to the hilt with its 70’s period detail and boasting one of the finest ensemble casts in recent memory

to ensnare crooked political figures in an elaborate sting operation, the key to which is the entrapment of decent and straight shooting New Jersey mayor, Carmine Polito (Jeremy Renner). Polito’s motivation for pursuing the investment from the phony sheik is his desire to revitalise the gaming industry of Atlantic City, an ambition which inevitably draws the attention of the mob.

An already risky endeavour is further complicated by the involvement of Irving’s volatile wife, Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence), a loose cannon Irving brilliantly describes as ‘the Picasso of passiveaggressive karate’.

As the stakes rise ever higher and the risks multiply and escalate, all involved seem set on a collision course with destiny.

American Hustle is a class act indeed. Impeccably styled to the hilt with its 70’s period detail and boasting one of the finest ensemble casts in recent memory.

It’s probably inevitable that

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the film will draw comparisons to Scorsese, particularly Goodfellas and Casino and the similarities are noticeable, what with the 1970’s setting, the swooping camerawork, vintage soundtrack selection and multicharacter voice-over. But, for all that, Hustle doesn’t join the ranks of the myriad Marty imitators and can more than stand on its own merits.

It’s difficult to pick a standout performance from among the cast (who seem to be becoming Russell’s regular company of actors) as everyone is excellent in this film.

Christian Bale turns in another of his trademark methodical physical transformations for the role of Irving. We’ve seen the emaciated, skeletal Bale of Rescue Dawn and The Machinist, the buff, chiselled and ripped Bale of American Psycho and the Dark Knight films, now behold the pot-bellied, comb-over/toupe sporting Bale of American Hustle. Not his best look, to be honest, but it helps to imbue Irving with an

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oddly appealing pathos.

Amy Adams, as the steely Sidney/Lady Edith, again displays the hard-edged sass that made her so watchable in The Fighter. Following impressive turns in Silver Linings Playbook and The Place Beyond the Pines, Bradley Cooper is clearly no longer just “that Hangover guy” and has emerged as an actor of some considerable chops.

His keyed-up, frenetic Richie is a compelling train wreck waiting to happen. Jennifer Lawrence, currently (and quite understandably) everyone’s sweetheart, is fantastic as the unhinged and manipulative Rosalyn and delivers some of the film’s biggest laughs.

In terms of setting, style, direction, performance and some exemplary work by the wardrobe, hair and make-up team the film is virtually note-perfect throughout.

This exhilarating and often blisteringly funny picture is surely set to become a contemporary cult classic.

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest ‘mountain’ festivals in the world and it’s coming to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 13th February at 7.30pm.

The main festival is held in Banff, Canada, in November every year and draws some of the world’s best film makers and accomplished outdoor heroes to celebrate adventure, the environment, mountain culture and the outdoors through film.

The best films then head out on the Banff Mountain Festival World Tour with stops in around 285 communities and 35 countries across the globe.

Expect to see films featuring inspirational tales from around the world

Tickets (£13/ £11 or £22/ £19 for both) available from 0113 224 3801 or www.leedstownhall.co.uk

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It first came to the UK in 2010.

You can expect to see around six or seven short films - featuring inspirational tales from around the world, high adrenaline action films and everything in between.

For double the adventure, go along to The Carriageworks Theatre on Wednesday night and experience a second and totally different collection of Banff Festival films. Visit www. banff-uk.com for more details.

Two Irish Icons Appear Together at Town Hall Two of Ireland’s musical icons, Clannad and Mary Black, appear together on Leeds Town Hall stage on Wednesday 12th March, 7.30pm.

Clannad, the Irish family group responsible for such timeless music as Theme from Harry’s Game, In A Lifetime and I Will Find You, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Their music entwines the traditional and the modern, past and future with beautiful results.

With their haunting songs, mesmerizing vocals and captivating sound, the group has sold over fifteen million records worldwide. They recently recorded their first studio album in fifteen years.

Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad, for over 20 years.

She has released 11 albums all of which achieved platinum status and spawned countless hits.

They will perform both separately and together in what promises to be an unmissable concert. Tickets (£32.50/ £28.50) available from 0113 224 3801 or www. leedstownhall.co.uk

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Pictured: Dame Judi Dench

The inaugural Ilkley Film Festival, which will run from 14th – 16th February, recently announced that Dame Judi Dench would be the event’s official patron.

“To get the support of Dame Judi Dench in our first year is fantastic and a real boost to our confidence”, said Martin Pilkington, festival director. “Ilkley is the perfect setting for a film festival, with great venues - all within walking distance of each other. I’m over the moon that we have been able to attract such terrific films and artists.”

Highlights of the festival programme include Paul Merton presenting ‘Silent Clowns’, his acclaimed tribute to classic silent films, with piano accompaniment

by Neil Brand (BBC4 Sound of Film). ‘Silent Clowns’ is a nostalgic compilation of extracts from the best silent comedians including Charlie Chaplin, Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd. Best known as a panellist on Have I Got News For You? and Just a Minute, Paul’s infectious enthusiasm and

knowledge promises to create an excellent evening in the King’s Hall.

Making its northern-most debut, will be the critically acclaimed ‘From the Sea to the Land Beyond’. Award-winning director Penny Woolcock has collated over 100 years of footage, drawn from the BFI National Archive, to create this beautiful film. Its soundtrack, recently chosen as The Times’ Album of the Week, will be performed live by

Pictured: Brittish Sea Power

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Film plays such an important part in our everyday lives

British Sea Power, combined with the natural sounds of seagulls, ships, and snippets of speech to create an uplifting cinematic experience.

“Even though I am unable to attend this year’s event, I am looking forward to seeing the Ilkley Film Festival grow”, said Dame Judi. “Film plays such an important part in our everyday lives and the opportunity to celebrate it through film festivals such as this is something to be grasped. I’m extremely proud not only to be the official patron of the festival but also to see such an event taking place in Yorkshire.

I will be keeping my eye on the festival and hope to make it to one in the future.”

The King’s Hall on Station Road and Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, will be turned into working cinemas over the Valentine’s Day weekend. The full Ilkley Film Festival programme and ticket information is available at www.ilkleyfilmfestival.co.uk

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the song shows Gerald to be one unafraid of thinking outside the conventional Pop box, my only criticism being that the track is too teasingly brief.

With a highly developed ear in terms of production and arrangement and an effortlessly evocative vocal style, Bianca Gerald strides confidently onto the scene with this first release which, having piqued my interest, makes me excited at the prospect of seeing her live.

The launch event for The Butterfly EP takes place at The Wardrobe on Sunday 23rd February.

Bianca Gerald - The Butterfly EP This debut EP from local newcomer, Bianca Gerald, announces the emergence of a singer-songwriter of great promise, combining mainstream appeal with the suggestion of a slightly more leftfield and idiosyncratic approach to Millennial Soul.

Lead track, Save Me, builds on the foundation of a pulsating piano riff with processed beats and lush strings. Bianca’s voice is wreathed in spacey reverb and the subtlety and spaciousness of

the arrangement and production frame the vocal perfectly.

Beautiful Something works with a similar sonic template, radio-friendly piano balladry augmented by Electronica/Trip-Hop touches. The song highlights Gerald’s understated vocal talents, particularly her keen sense of melody and phrasing.

These two tracks seem to present Bianca Gerald’s signature sound; highly listenable, poppy, Nu-Soul with intriguing rhythmic underpinnings. But, for me, it’s the closing sub-two minute oddity Open Your Eyes that hints at more interesting things to come.

The foreboding intro ushers in clattering, clanging syncopated beats over which skips Gerald’s slightly staccato vocal and the unexpected strangeness of

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Early in 2012, singer/songwriter Rupert Strong released a single entitled ‘Always’ to help boost funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Little did he know then that in 2013 he would be made National Spokesperson and Champion Supporter of the charity and be featured in a half page article in The Guardian and interviewed on Al Jazeera TV! Photo:

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was prompted by the death of his grandmother who had a long struggle with Alzheimer’s

Rupert’s involvement was prompted by the death of his grandmother who had a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

The Guardian picked up on his family’s experience and this led to Al Jazeera International asking him to appear via satellite link from BBC Leeds. With a huge worldwide audience, this was great exposure for the charity.

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Recently the UK Government used its presidency of the G8 to host a global summit on dementia research in London and health ministers from G8 countries discussed how they could coordinate dementia research efforts across the world.

Rupert has released two critically acclaimed albums, the most recent being ‘Chasing The Night’, produced by Will Jackson (The Kaiser Chiefs, Embrace, The Cribs, The Music). This album has attracted massive online support and press recognition. Last year he appeared at festivals all over the country, and his music video for ‘Never

Back Down’ won the People’s Choice Award at the 27th Leeds International Film Festival. This track has received airplay both in the UK and the US and was featured on Hollyoaks.

Rupert is currently back in the studio collaborating once again with Will Jackson on his third album, due out later this year.

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Jon Strong Band

Fri 31Jan, 9pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. £6

Nubiyan Twist/Soul Rebels Brass Band/Riot Jazz Brass Band Sat 1

Feb, The Wardrobe, £7.70.

Reggae Afro-beat Hip-Hop band combining soulful female vocals, heavy horns, live dubs, turntablism & a rhythm section from Brazil & UK.

Chris Quinn Sat 1 Feb, 8pm Otley Courthouse.

Acoustic folk, Americana, hot swinging jazz standards & mean delta blues. £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on door.

Bill Callahan (Smog)

Wed 5 Feb, Irish Centre, £18.70. Weary-voiced, gorgeously languid love songs - a mix between Leonard Cohen & Will Oldham.

Young Fathers Thurs 6 Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80. Wicked hip hop 3-piece slinky in attitude, dosed up on dope beats.

John Bramwell Fri 7

Feb Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Debuting some brand new tracks from I Am Kloot’s latest album as well as tracks from Mercury nominated album Sky At Night

Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys Fri

7 Feb, Otley Courthouse, £11/13.20. Old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you out of your seat by the collar.

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Jon Gomm Sat 8 Feb

The Boxer Rebellion

Ewan Dobson Mon 10

Planningtorock Sat 15

Music Nation, Farsley.

Acoustic singer-songwriter with an incredible virtuoso guitar style, & combining styles from blues & jazz to rock & pop.

Feb Brudenell Social Club, £9. One of Canada’s most brilliant & exhilarating young guitarists, having won first prize in nearly every single Classical Guitar competition across the country.

Post War Glamour Girls Thurs13 Feb

Brudenell Social Club, £5.50. Launch of debut album ‘Pink Fur’ by local Indie-Pop favourites.

Swan Love: Fundraiser for Children of Syria

Fri 14 Feb, 6pm – 2am at White Cloth Gallery, 24 Aire St. LS1. Art exhibition, harpists, dancers from Northern School of Contemporary Dance,DJs & musicians.

Born Thief/King No-One/Feeds/Return to Aljustrel Fri 14 Feb,

The Library, £5. Original material from smooth, chilled melodic vibes to raw expressive rock.

Forest Swords Fri 14 Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £11. Unique blend of jagged hip-hop & RnB beats, looping guitar lines & manipulated samples.

Courtney Pine Sat 15 Feb, Leeds University Union, £17. World famous saxophonist fusing hip-hop jazz & groove; one of the most exciting & talented performers around.

Sat 15 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Full throttle, emotional 4-piece indie pop band in the vein of Coldplay, Travis & Radiohead.

Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £11. One-woman electro/ dance/punk noise artist Counts LCD Soundsystem, The Knife, Peaches & Hot Chip amongst her collaborators &admirers.

Cate Le Bon Sun 16 Feb,

Brudenell Social Club, £10. Equal parts Nico, Bobbie Gentry & her own emotional observations.

Forgoes folk’s softer sides for delicious black humour.

Warpaint Wed 19 Feb, O2 Academy, £16.50. Female experimental art rock group weaving intricate guitar lines, hypnotic vocals, & driving post-punk rhythms.

Fat White Family Wed

19 Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £7.15. Psycho Country Psychedelia from the deep south (Brixton).

Projections of Miles

Thus 20 Feb, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Jay Phelps (trumpet), Soweto Kinch(tenor sax), Logan Richardson (alto sax), Benet Mclean (piano), Tim Thornton (bass), Shane Forbes (drums)

The Orwells Fri 21 Feb,

Brudenell Social Club, £6.60. Young 5-piece band from Chicago. Plays mixture of blues / garage rock

Fairport Convention

Fri 21 Feb, City Varieties.

Electric folk band formed in 1967, with Simon Nicol, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings & Shaun Frater.

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Feb 7.45pm at Howard Assembly Room.

Quintessentially English sound influenced by folk, bluegrass, avant garde classical music & pop with continuing cult status.

Will Howard Double Drum Quintet Sun 23

Feb 23, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton

Paper Aeroplanes Mon 24 Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £10.08. Folk infused alternative pop.

Chantel McGregor Wed 26 Feb, Korks Wine Bar, Otley, £11 /13. Acoustic set by one of the most exciting rock-blues musicians.

Voted “Guitarist of the Year” & “Female Vocalist of the Year” in the British Blues Awards 2013.

Kris Drever & Éamonn Coyne Thurs 27 Feb, 8pm Otley Courthouse.

Lau’s Kris Drever & Salsa Celtica’s Eamonn Coyne team up for a tour with their recent album StoryMap. A Saltaire Live event. £12/£10 advance, £13/£11 door.

Rita Payne Fri 28 Feb,

9pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Duo singing acoustic nufolk, blues & alt-country. £6

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Bark in the Park!

This month the Leeds Sports Awards return to celebrate the achievements of our city’s most inspirational sporting heroes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the city’s world-class sporting talent, as well as the outstanding volunteers, coaches and administrators who work tirelessly behind the scenes to provide a platform for the city’s sporting success.

This year saw a record breaking 152 nominations.

“Choosing the finalists proved an incredibly difficult task”, said Stewart Ross, Chairman of Sport Leeds. “There were so many strong contenders in each category, and reading through the citations we received made it clear just how much fantastic work is taking place in the Leeds sporting community.”

Previous winners include the Brownlee brothers (Triathlon), Claire O’Hara (Canoeing),

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Following Sports Personality of The Year at the First Direct Arena, and with the upcoming Grand Départ, Leeds’ sporting reputation is gaining momentum

David Stone (Para-cycling), Nicola Adams (Boxing), Jack Laugher (Diving) and Hannah Cockroft (Wheelchair sprinting), while the prestigious lifetime achievement award has been presented to a range of Leeds’ sporting legends, including Ryder Cup star Howard Clark, former British Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan and rugby’s Jason Robinson.

This year’s finalist’s list was recently released and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 27th February at New Dock Hall. Following the hosting of Sports Personality of The Year at the First Direct Arena, and with the upcoming Grand Départ Yorkshire, Leeds’ sporting reputation is gaining momentum.

To book your place at this star-studded, night or to see full list of finalists visit www. leedssportsawards.co.uk.

Join St Gemma’s Hospice for its popular annual sponsored dog walk, which takes place on Sunday 23rd February at both Golden Acre Park, and Temple Newsam.

The event is a fun family day with a choice of walks to suit dogs and owners of all ages and fitness levels. All dogs will receive a goodie bag and certificate on completion and light refreshments will be provided for walkers.

Entry is free, St Gemma’s just asks that you raise as much in sponsorship as possible.

All participants must register in advance. Once registered, you will receive a fundraising pack, which includes further details about the event.

To register visit www. st-gemma.co.uk and complete the online entry form, or contact Jenny on 0113 218 5565, jennyd@stgemma.co.uk

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A few months ago the Chief Officer of NHS Leeds North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) told North Leeds Life about how the three CCGs, now responsible for NHS Health Care in the city, needed the public to be involved in the new set-up. A member of the Patient Assurance Group (PAG) of the NHS Leeds West CCG tells how one aspect of this public participation is taking shape.

“Last Autumn I spotted an invitation to apply to join the PAG of the CCG in my part of the city.

I thought it sounded interesting, although like most people at that time I wasn’t sure exactly what the CCGs were actually going to do with the NHS from April 2013

onwards.

I was surprised when I was accepted, and went along to the first meeting with some trepidation. So, I discovered, did all the other dozen or so members.

What was initially daunting and eventually exciting was that there was no clear blueprint for our role, only that we were there to ensure that for any new project proposed to the CCG there had first been sufficient and thorough public consultation. We tend to think that faceless bureaucrats make the decisions that affect us all according to what they think should happen, so the chance to make sure we have a say was to be grabbed with both hands.

The officers supporting the Group were also feeling their way, but after the first few meetings a working pattern began to emerge. What usually happens is that the health professionals responsible for each project attend a monthly meeting and explain just what consultation has taken place. The PAG members then offer any comment and decide if they feel enough has been done. It’s very much a two

way process. The professionals are realisinxg what sort of involvement with patients and public the lay members are expecting, and are reacting accordingly.

The work load is gradually increasing, and since inevitably some members have moved or dropped out when the work turned out to be not quite what they were expecting, there’s the opportunity for new people to get involved. So, if this valuable work appeals to you, go to the NHS CCG website for your part of the city (either North or West) where you’ll find details of how to apply to get involved.”

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Younger Life

Inspired by the Banff Film Festival to do something challenging last year, Meanwood resident Zoe Gilbert signed up for Breast Cancer Campaign’s Grand Canyon trek, with a fundraising target of £3,350.

Having trained for several months, she undertook the week long trek in October 2013.

This involved five consecutive days of trekking in Arizona on Havasupai Native American land. Each day presented different challenges, including an 80ft unharnessed rock climb requiring Zoe to overcome a longstanding fear of both climbing and ladders!

Not content with one challenge, she took on the Three Peaks in a howling gale, rain and hail, completing the 26 miles in 11½ hours. To reach her fundraising target she also arranged a series of other events, including a Eurovision party, ‘Ladies in the Lounge’ yoga session, gig at The Grove Inn and a badminton morning involving three local clubs.

With the support of friends and family Zoe smashed her target, raising £3,762 for Breast Cancer Campaign. The majority of this went to their Tissue Bank Project – an innovative initiative which will collate patient donated breast cancer tissue safely and consistently, creating a comprehensive store for scientists to use in investigations into the development of breast cancer, leading to better

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An 80 ft rock climb required Zoe to overcome a longstanding fear of both climbing and ladders!

treatments and an eventual cure. As the University of Leeds is one of the four core centres this money will support local lifesaving research. This project is the first of its kind in the world.

“I feel proud to support such a brilliant national charity funding pioneering research”, said Zoe. “I have been touched by different cancers several times with my Aunt and Grandma both experiencing breast cancer. I hope that future treatments will be less unpleasant for patients.”

To find out more about Breast Cancer Campaign visit: www.breastcancercampaign.org

Brownlees Visit Richmond House School Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee recently returned to their old school to give a special assembly.

The brothers were pupils at Richmond House School in the late 1990s and showed sporting talent from an early age. Since becoming household names, following their Olympic success, they have become a huge inspiration at Richmond House, with several pupils and members of staff following in their footsteps by participating in Biathlons and Triathlons.

Alistair and Jonathan talked to the children about ambition, having a goal to aim for, and the effort required to reach that goal.

The assembly was a complete surprise for the pupils who did not know who would deliver their assembly that morning.

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St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club plays in front of St Chad’s Church on Otley Road, Far Headingley. It has been running junior teams for over 30 years and has one of the largest junior sections in the local area, with teams at U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups.

The club has recently won a number of league titles and has also produced players who have represented the league. The biggest success, however, is in the number of children who are now involved with the club. Nearly 60 boys and girls regularly enjoy not only playing in matches but also attending coaching sessions, where they learn the skills required to play and enjoy the game.

The club is currently looking for new senior and junior players, as well as volunteers and sponsors.

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Little Hiccups Winners in Skipton Building Society’s ‘Big 160’ Little Hiccups were recently winners in the Skipton Building Society’s grassroots giving initiative the ‘Big 160’.

This programme was set up to support groups that show commitment to their community, illustrate how they plan to evolve in the future and how the funding would be used.

Little Hiccups, based in Headingley, supports disabled children and their families in the area. All of the volunteers are parents of disabled children themselves and understand the need to be around other families in similar situations. Every week during the Summer the group

subsidises a family fun day, which includes visits to sensory rooms, soft play centres and theatres.

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Skipton Building Society has also launched a series of free resources covering a range of key areas for community groups – from help and advice on how to gain funding, through to recruiting volunteers and governance essentials. These free guides can be downloaded from www.skiptonbig160.co.uk/freeresources .

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On Thursday 13th February, Sell a Door Theatre Company presents ‘Kidnapped’ (age 6+) at 7.30pm. This fast paced adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, set against the fierce social and political backdrop of 1760’s Scotland, tells the story of Davie Balfour as he survives shipwreck and murder to dramatically escape through the Highlands in an exciting, gripping adventure story. (£12/£10, family ticket £40)

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from Tumblewater’

(age 8+) on Saturday 15th February at 2 and 4pm. Tumblewater is not a welcoming place unless you’re an undertaker or umbrella salesman!

Twisted land owner Caspian Prye controls everyone and everything.

Fearless orphan Daniel Dorey stumbles into this world, armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine-chilling stories. Can he survive long enough to tell his tales? Full of laughs, frights and live music. (£8/£6, family ticket £24) Horse and Bamboo Theatre presents a gorgeously rendered re-telling of the classic

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tale (ages 4+), combining exquisite visuals with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments - on Tuesday 18th February at 2 and 4pm. (£8/£6, family ticket £24) ‘Bin Men’ (age 5+) by

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of fun. Presented by York Theatre Royal and AJTC on Thursday 20th February at 2pm. (£9.50/£8.50/ £6, family ticket £34) Half Moon and Full House Theatre present ‘Big Red Bath’ (age 2+) on Friday 21st February at 1 and 3pm. This is a bubbly, barmy bath time adventure, adapted from Julia Jarman’s popular children’s picture book. This quirky,

humorous tale features music by We Were Evergreen, an alternative indie-electro-pop trio. (£9.50/£8.50/£6, family ticket £34) Tickets are available from 0113 224 3801, www. carriageworkstheatre. org.uk

MIKE KENNY’S RED RIDING HOOD AT THE PLAYHOUSE Olivier award-winning writer Mike Kenny’s brand new adaptation of the classic children’s tale ‘Red Riding Hood’ is at West Yorkshire Playhouse 17th = 19th February at 10.30am, 2 & 4.30pm. Designed for children aged four and up and their families, the show is presented by Engine House and Lakeside, with music and songs from Julian Butler.

Once upon a time there was a young girl who went to spend the night at Grandma’s house.......and her little brother came too! She just wanted to go to sleep but he was having none of it and just wouldn’t settle down.

Grandma’s attic is far too exciting for sleeping! And when you start acting out your favourite fairytale who knows what will happen?

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

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A ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ SHARP SHOOTIN’ HALF TERM AT ROYAL ARMOURIES Mosey on down to the Royal Armouries Museum during February half term (10am – 5pm, Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd February), and be transported to the Wild West. Be a sheriff and search the museum for bandits, desperados, rustlers and thieves. Hear the stories of famous characters.

Take part in themed activities, most of which are free, and watch demonstrations of whip cracking and knife throwing.

BE A SHERIFF AND SEARCH THE MUSEUM FOR BANDITS, DESPERADOS, RUSTLERS AND THIEVES.

Plus everyday at high noon, the sharpest shooters in the West go face-to-face in an oldfashioned Wild West shoot out! There’s holiday fun and games at Kid Carlson’s Cowboy Camp (11am – 4pm) - suitable for cowboys and girls aged 6 – 10.

You can also try your hand at panning for gold at ‘Gold Diggers!’ (11am – 4pm, £2.50). ‘FaceTo-Face With History’ introduces famous

RJC MID TERM DANCE & GYMNASTICS CAMP RJC Dance engages young people from all backgrounds. Based at the Mandela Centre, Chapeltown, the organisation develops the creative potential of young people by offering regular opportunities to dance, perform and achieve. Its Spring Mid Term Camp aims to unlock potential and style rather than limiting the experience to the perfection of dance technique.

“The Camp is supported by the Well-Being Fund, awarded by our local Ward Members through the Inner North East Area Committee’”, said Kathy Williams, Director . “It offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to participate and enjoy the creative arts.”

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characters like Geronimo, The Sheriff of Dodge City, Black Jack and many more.

Then observe thrilling rodeo skills at ‘Whip Crack Away!’ (17 – 23 February, twice a day).

And, watch ‘Little’ John Taylor, European competition winner and trainer to the stars, showcase the dangerous art of knife throwing in ‘Knives of Steel’.

The camp, which takes place from Monday 17th – Friday 21st February and is free, will teach contemporary, carnival/ soca, reggae and urban dance styles for boys and girls aged 8 – 12 (Dance 10-11am / Gymnastics 11.30am – 12.30pm), and 13 – 17 years (Dance 1 – 2pm / Gymnastics 2.30 – 3:30pm).

Places are limited (just 20 per age group), so please book early. Details from 0113 239 2040 or stef@ rjcdance.org.uk

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on group or individual basis.

Adel Badminton Club

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

Chris 225 9426, Dave 267 0572

Adel Squash Club meets

at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. If you are looking for a fun/competitive way to keep fit why not join them? Details: Jon Hodgson

07761 608598, or for Racket ball John Bennett 267 0761, www.adelsquashclub.com;

Badminton Anyone?

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

Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

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

267 3311

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided.

New members welcome.

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@ outlook.com

Horsforth Tennis Club

welcomes new members for social play all year. Go along & try, Sun 1pm. Coaching available for adults & juniors

Details: Hillary West 258 6021

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

Details: kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com or Facebook

Leeds Contra Ceilidh

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

Liz 284 3282

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you

disabled or have a condition where swimming could help?

LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active.

Safe & relaxed environment to work at your own pace & gain strength & confidence.

Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

Leeds Naturist Group

meets Sat, 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio.

Identity documents required on 1st visit. Details: www.

leedsnaturistgroup.com leedsnaturistgroup@gmail. com,

Like to Walk? Join group

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

Details: Richard 267 3623

LUS Badminton Club

plays Tues & Fri at Leeds

University. New players welcome. Details: Lydia 343

5454, Tim 343 5163

Phoenix Folk Dancers

meet Wed, 8 – 10pm Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms).

Beginners welcome & you don’t need a partner. Details:

261 1902, 01943 467851

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of 5 -

10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. New members welcome. Members from all over Leeds. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

430657

Scottish Country Dance Classes Mon 1.45 – 3.45pm, Tues 7.45 – 9.45pm at Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Ave (behind Lawnswood Arms). Also 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

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

Paul 07795 154444, www. stchadscc.com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

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

Wallace 274 9917

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Yarnbury (Horsforth) RUFC Seek New U15 Players

(Year 10). Friendly local club, all welcome. Details: Coach Richard Lister 07843 615 357, Ann Foster 07749 343 077, or turn up Tues, 6 – 7pm, Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity).

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John Hartley 01943 874162

Artsmix Handmade Markets Every 2nd & 4th

Sat, 11am – 5pm on Albion Place, Leeds.

Bramhope Arts Club

Meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 3 Feb: Watercolour demonstration

by Tony Mosley. 10 Feb: Practical. 17 Feb: DVD/ Practical. 24 Feb: AGM. New members welcome. Details:

Jeff 01423 508867

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. Feb 5: Watercolour demonstration

by David Hemingway. Feb 19: Colour mixing by Mary. Feb 24: Painting Spring flowers.

Details: www.farsleyartclub. org.uk

Flower Arranging 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@ talktalk.net

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64 Horsforth Art Society

meets Wed, 7.30pm at The Studio, Back Lane, Horsforth, for a varied & interesting programme. Feb 5: Portrait Workshop. Feb 12: Joint criticism with Otley club. Feb 25: Painting a Seascape. Details: 259 0259

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Life Drawing Art Group

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

Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Book Sale Sat 8 Feb, 10am –

1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. 100s of books – paperbacks & hardbacks.

Children’s books only 20p.

Coffee & Cake. Details: Shirley 267 2464

Bramhope Market 2nd

Everyone welcome.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month,

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

Horsforth Farmers’ Market, Sat 1 Feb, 9.30am

GROUPS/CLUBS

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

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

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop

– 12.30pm in the car park opposite Brownlee-Stone Centre. Sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together.

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

Coffee Morning with

toasted teacakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church.

Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6.

Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat.

St John the Baptist Coffee Morning Sat 1 Feb,

Details: Hilary Taylor 258 3521

Indoor Car Boot Sale

Sat 22 Feb, 10am – 1pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown.

Over 50 stalls selling a wide variety of items. Free parking at Hospice, entry by donation.

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

Adel Bridge Club meets

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

Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed

about what is happening in your neighbourhood Up-todate information on local news, events etc. Details:

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

0113 288 8855

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Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets every 2nd Mon (SeptMay), 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. Mon 10 Feb: John Smiles will talk about ‘Sweet Peas, Roses & Carnations’.

New members welcome.

Details: Mrs Tarn Everett, 261 3095

Adel Lodge meets at Castle

Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David

Hancox 228 0771

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

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

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

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

Headingley Games Club

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

282 1818, www.airyorkshire. org.uk

http://headingleygamesclub. com

Bramhope in Bloom

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

Awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ 2013!

New projects planned.

Volunteers most welcome.

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

Bridge For All Leeds

Bridge Club, Stonegate Rd, Moortown. Bridge 5 nights a week for experienced players.

No partner needed Tues & Thurs. Lessons for all levels.

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

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

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

Horsforth in Bloom meet

Sat 1 Feb, 10am in Horsforth Museum. Friendly group.

Anyone interested in helping is very welcome. Details:

Details: Anne 203 7821, www.leedsbridgeclub.com

Hilary Taylor 258 3521

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets Mon 3 Feb,

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm

10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall & Mon 17 Feb 10.30am – 12 noon at St Margatet’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Details: 0787 656

2686, www.u3asites.org.uk/ cookridge

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks &

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

Details: Mike Bent 258 1580

Horsforh Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in

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

258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo. com

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

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

Speakers & time to socialise.

Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett

Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri 7 Feb, 1.30pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion. Details:

humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details:

262 1455 or 261 2619, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Lawnswood Bridge Club

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

Leeds Cat Rescue Run

by cat loving volunteers who rehabilitate & care for lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a loving home, please contact them. Details: 268 0488,

Michael’s Rd. LS6. Upcoming meetings: Thurs 13 Feb, Tues 18 March. Details: Beatrice

Rogers 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Leeds Oxfam Group

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

www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets alt Tues,

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

New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details:

www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943

510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack

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

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

230 0094

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a rescue cat a safe & loving home well away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593,

– ‘On the buses, the inside story’, 7.30pm Meanwood Institute. Fri 7 Feb: Annual Dinner – 7.30pm at Haley’s Restaurant. Mon 17 Feb: Talk – ‘Tha’s got to laugh!’

7.30pm Meanwood Institute.

mail@leedsfelinefriends.org. uk, www.leedsfelinefriends. org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 3 Feb: Talk

Details: Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316.

Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St

EMAIL YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICES TO CAROLE@NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK

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66 National Trust in Leeds

meets monthly at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pam 258

8178

National Vegetable Society WYDA meets

Tues 11 Feb, 8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley LS5 2AB. David & Olive Peel will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘The story so far’.

Their allotment was featured on Gardeners’ World last year. Everyone welcome.

Entry free.

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Regular meetings Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag.

Details: 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group

meets monthly to plan events.

New members welcome.

Details or to book speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

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

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Tuition available for at least four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

Social Events Club Meals,

pub nights, theatre/film/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Details: www.leedsivc.

org.uk

The Other Bridge Club

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

New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 01943

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463332

409, leeds.violin@gmail.com

MUSIC

Love Your Lieder Series

Amici Singers Friendly,

mixed voice choir singing wide variety of music, incl. anthems, spirituals, folk & fun songs. Have raised £000s for charity through concerts.

Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, Elizabeth King 228 5932

Chippendale Singers

Mixed voice choir, meets Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley.

Folk, spirituals & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details:

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

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir

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

Sings mixture of modern & traditional songs. Looking for more adults! Details: Debbie

Fletcher 386 2500

Jazz Improvisation Group meets alt Fri, 7.30

-10pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St. An opportunity for amateur & more experienced musicians to play jazz to their hearts content. £5 per session.

Details: Dominic Moore dominicgmoore@hotmail. com

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group rehearses Thurs,

7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave, Leeds. Fiddle players of all standards welcome. Friendly, informal environment. Wide repertoire, enthusiastic players. Play at charity events.

of informal talks & miniconcerts on the music, poetry & drama of art-song 18th – 21st century. Thurs 20 Feb, 7pm at Leeds College of Music - Music Hath Charms - Harmonic Colour in Lieder with Marion Raper & soprano Jane Anthony. Details: 234

6956, info@leedslieder. org.uk

Headingley New Light Opera Co Staging first

production, ‘Sing As We Go’ – a 1940’s evening with music & comedy from the war years.

Everyone welcome. Details:

Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

Horsforth Choral Society Rehearses Mon,

7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Currently rehearsing for Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Margaret’s Church on 8 April. Details:

07958 782 348, info@ horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

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

Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529

Instrumental Jazz Workshop - alt Sat 2.30

- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7. Classes for people who want to play jazz & improvise. Work towards playing 2 or 3 numbers as part of Jazz Café – in enjoyable & supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Lawnswood Singers

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

Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda

Hawer 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds Guild of Singers

Confident sightreader? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups (especially tenors & basses) to sing renaissance & contemporary music. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University.

Details: secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Moor Voices Wed fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley.

Informal singing group.

Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120, airasa.ms@gmail.com

Phoenix Concert Band

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

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

Players for Pleasure

Playing opportunities for adult amateur musicians. All levels, all instruments, over 18s. Friendly, informal & supportive. Details: www.

playersforpleasure.co.uk

Seven Jazz Voices Choir

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

Details: Jean Watson jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Details: Iveta 07546 459

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Society of Recorder

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

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

01943 467348

White Rosettes Female

barbershop chorus, 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@whiterosettes. org.uk

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse

Sat, 10am – 12.30pm.

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

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Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt

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

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

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 –

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

Details: 267 5510

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets

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

Days out, dining, walks, etc.

New members welcome.

Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

Lively Singing Group for

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

Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am -1.30pm (£4).

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

Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275

1592

Meanwood Elderly Neighbourhood Action

(MENA) Activities include: Tue - Tai Chi 1.45 - 3pm; Wed -Tea Dance 2-4pm; Thursday -Tai Chi 11.45am - 1pm; Friday - Community Cafe 10.30am - 12.30pm; Sunday Lunch Club, 3rd Sunday of month. Details: 887 3596

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides

activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership free to 60+. Details: 369 7077,

infoowls@gmail.com

Luncheon Club for Over 60s meets Tues, 12 noon

Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. New members welcome. Two

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68 St Chad’s Lunch Club

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

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

9917, Claire 275 2917

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

Sequence Tea Dances

Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Everyone welcome. Details:

Marjorie 267 9802.

STEP (Supporting The

Elderly People) based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher Hill, LS16 5BG. Activities & outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley.

Details: 275 7988,

step.2.step@btconnect.com, www.stepleeds.org.uk

Willows Tuesday Club

Church.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services:

SPIRITUAL

10am Morning Worship.

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

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

Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm in

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

Details: Jean 258 3449

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

275 4989

Adel Methodist Church

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

Oakwood (Tue 4, 11, 25 Feb), Leeds City Centre (Wed 5 Feb) & Horsforth (Thur 6, 13 & 27 Feb). Details: 265 2118,

info@meditationinleeds.org, www.meditationinleeds.org

Catholic Churches

Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption,

Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www.

ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

Christian Meditation Group Meets every other

Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth.

Part of World Community for Christian Meditation. All welcome. Details: 258 3780,

www.christianmeditation. org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

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

DharmaMind Meditation & Discussion Thurs 7 – 9pm The Yoga Space, Meanwood.

Side door, up stairs. Suitable

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for all. Suggested donation £3. Details: Tom 770 256

5336, team@dharmamind. net, www.dharmamind.net

Hare Krishna Programme

Tues 7 – 8.30pm Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6.

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

Details: 07726 688778, gouranga108@gmail.com

Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Service

9.30am. Short Mid-Week Service Thurs 10.30am.

Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.

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

www.headingley-urc.co.uk

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Holy Trinity Meanwood

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

2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.

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

Horsforth Churches Together meets Feb 26,

7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Details: Hilary

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

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

Taylor 258 3521

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

Kagyu Buddhist Group

Meditation for Beginners

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

yorkshire@dechen.org, www.dechen.org

Tues 12.30 – 1pm & 6.15 – 7.15pm; Thurs 12:30 – 1pm at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 31 St Paul’s Street LS1. Details:

07866 760 460, www. jamyangleeds.co.uk

Natural Healing Centre Healing offered Thurs by members of NFSH The

Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at Friend’s Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8. Details: 07949 972690,

www.leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details:

275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

Leeds Vineyard Sunday services 10am Ralph

Thoresby School, Holt Park.

Details: 245 9111, www. leedsvineyard.org

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd,

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

www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

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70 Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am

Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 & Friends’ Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16 6AN Details:

www.leedsquakers.org.uk

Drop in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm

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

Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Free.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

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

Stainbeck United Reformed Church,

Stainbeck Rd. 10.45am Sunday Worship - Family worship with Sunday Club & Crèche followed by refreshments. Communion 2nd Sunday. Praise & reflection service: Thurs 7.308pm.

St Augustine’s Church

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

St John the Baptist Parish Church, Adel Sunday

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

All welcome. Details: www.st-

michaels-headingley.org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Raynel

Drive LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sun – Family Eucharist with band. 3rd Sun – Kid’s Club. Details: Rev Dr

Ian White 267 3676, Revd Linda Ludkin 230 1564 www. stpaulirelandwood.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

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

www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

Serenity Circle meets

Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation. Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details: 2581126/

07906 065694

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes

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

Services 8.am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am (not New Year’s Day)

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

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,

SUPPORT

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

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Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members

welcome. Details: Pat 275

7694

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

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

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

Dementia Café 2nd Mon

of month, 1.30 - 3pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. A chance to talk to people who are living well with dementia.

Entry & refreshments £1.

Details: The Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727

Different Strokes Invites

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

Incl. hour of exercise. Details:

Linda McLean 225 4744

HOPE Bereavement Support – Have you

Leeds Samaritans

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

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

provides respite care to families with children who have complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Looking for volunteers to join Management Committee as Trustees. Details: 216 5133,

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire

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

experienced miscarriage or stillbirth? Are you pregnant again? We can’t take away the pain but we can provide the support you need to help you through this difficult time. Drop-in Fri 4-6pm at Chapeltown Children’s Centre, 62 Leopold St. Chapeltown LS7. www. hopebs.org.uk

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

IBS Leeds Friendly,

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

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

matt@letscureibs.com

Leeds Coeliac Group

Offers support & advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Join them at one of their social events. Details: Sandra

McLean 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@btinternet. com

Open Door Café For

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

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

Thompson, 01943 461640

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

Bower 258 8143

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KITCHENS

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley

Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available).

MS Chat is held every two weeks. The Leeds society has over 300 members & new members are very welcome.

Details: Help Line: 0808 800 8000

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Café Philosophique Thurs

20 Feb, 7.30pm Richmond House School Sports Pavilion, Glen Rd. Weetwood.

‘Is there light at the end of the economic tunnel? Will the lights go out?’ with Malcolm Bell. £4.

Forum 2000 meets Wed,

10am at Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Feb 5: Martin Hughes, HTC Planning Strategy Committee. Feb

12: Dr Alan Ogden on ‘Facial Reconstruction in Archaeology’. Feb 19: Professor Joyce Hill reveals historical secrets ‘In & Under The Vatican’. Feb 26: Gordon Sinclair, Chair Leeds NW CCG, ‘Clinical Commissioning Groups’. Details: 258 3521,

hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

‘Lady Sue Ryder – Her

Life & Work’ Tues 11 Feb, 10.30am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. A talk by Charlotte Stern, hosted by National Trust Leeds & Sue Ryder Wheatfield Hospice. £2. Details: 275 5405

Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest

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

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

Royal Meteorological Society Yorkshire Monthly informal public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds. Free & open to all.

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

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets

Mon 17 Feb, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: Metaphysics - Is it yesterday’s song? Details:

talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

Leeds Salon has invited author Frank Furedi to discuss his latest book ‘Authority: A Sociological History’. What do we mean by authority? Why in the 21st century is it such ‘an elusive force’? £5/£3. Details: www.

leedssalon.org.uk

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) meets Sat 8 Feb, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, for a lecture entitled ‘Researching Leeds Coop - a Family Business’ by Laura Taggart. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 – 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J. Butler 263 9540

What does Authority mean in the 21st Century

Mon 3 March, 6.45pm in Room 1 at The Carriageworks.

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

Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Feb 5: ‘Lady Randy’: Sir Winston Churchill’s mother, with Pat Osborne. March 5: ‘The Great Yorkshire Show’ with Bill Cowling. Details: Mrs

Huntley 2301584

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group

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

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New, up & coming

Women’s Institute (WI) meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm in St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag! Visitors welcome.

Details: Jill 07984 287803

Cookridge WI Lively,

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

Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome.

Details: cookridgewi@ yahoo.co.uk

Soroptimist International

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

org/leeds

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd

& 4th Mon, 7.15pm Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills. Details:

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

Community Notices Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

MISC/ EVENTS

Wed & Thurs, 1 – 3pm at DALES (Deaf Across Leeds Enablement Service) Minerva House, East Parade Leeds.

For anyone with hearing loss. £3 per 2 hour session.

New class Leeds Civic Hall Wed pm. Details: Susan

Don’t Act Your Age A

Lee 07910 831646, susan@ susanleelipreading.com

Wiener 266 7722

New Ranger Unit opening in Meanwood for girls ages 14 – 25. Following on from Girl Guides, Rangers meet & complete activities from the Senior Section programme, including life skills, new hobbies & experiences.

Helpers/leaders welcome!

social improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm.

All welcome. Details: Ron

Films at HEART Tues 11 Feb, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. ‘Le Havre’ – Marcel has given up his literary ambitions & relocated to Le Havre. His life revolves around his wife, his favourite bar & his job as a shoe shiner.

Then his wife becomes ill & he encounters an underage, illegal immigrant.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary

Weetwood Lane, LS16.

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

www.hopepastures.org

‘Jenny’s Quiz’ Sat 8 Feb, 6.30 for 7pm at The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Pie & Peas supper.

Tickets £7.50 adults/ £4 children. Details: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708.

Kitsch Cakes – How to host the Perfect Tea Party Thurs 6 March, 7pm

at St Gemma’s Conference Centre, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown LS17. Includes ideas on table themes, demonstrations, a bake-off competition & stalls. Tickets £5, include a hot drink & cake. Details: 218 5559, www.

st-gemma.co.uk

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Lipreading Classes

Details: Jenny Cantrell 07999 502775, chirpy_ chick2000@hotmail.com

Quiz Night Thurs 6 Feb, 7.30pm at The Stables, Weetwood Hall. In aid of Hope Pastures. Teams max of 5. Another fun evening with prizes. Entry £2.

Race Night & Karaoke

Fri 31 Jan, 7pm Meanwood Working Men’s Club, Stonegate Rd. LS6. Hosted

by Meanwood & Moortown Labour Party.

3071 to book your tour.

Wedding & Special Occasions Favours Are you celebrating a special occasion this year? St Gemma’s Hospice has a selection of celebration pin badges (£1 each) with personalised backing cards (50p each).

A perfect keepsake for your guests. Details: Jenny 218

5565, jennyd@st-gemma. co.uk

WorkPlace Leeds Employment Peer Support Service Peer

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

admin@workplaceleeds. org.uk

Yorkshire Animal Shelter

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

07968 817803, www. yorkshireanimalshelter.org. uk

The Leeds Library 18

Commercial St. LS1. Tours of this hidden gem, 10.30am Sat 1 Feb & 1 March. Call 245

University of Leeds International Concert Series launches 2014 programme of classical, jazz & world music! They are offering free tickets to North Leeds Life readers. Simply email concerts@leeds.ac.uk quoting ‘NLL Offer’, your chosen event, & your contact details [Offer subject to availability, for two tickets per person to a single concert]. Visit www.

concerts.leeds.ac.uk for listings.

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AERIALS

NORTH LEEDS - CALL TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE

0113 8662101 Call Gary on 0785 0636902

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10% OAP discount Digital Aerials Phone Lines CCTV Installations

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

Aerial Solutions A Family run Leeds business with 20 years experience

No call out charges We beat genuine quotes Debit and credit card payments welcome Extra TV/Sky points • Aerials, Dish & FreeSat Installations

Ring 0113 8199 057 FREE 0800 328 7517 20% North Leeds Life Discount

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

SATELLITE LTD TV Aerials, Satellite Installation & Repairs, TV Wall Mounting Service, HD Multi Room Distribution

Contact us on 0113 218 8943

www.upgrademyaerial.co.uk • 4 Lambrigg Crescent, Leeds Leeds Based Company

Horsforth

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Luxury Bathrooms

BASEMENT CONVERSION? Property renovations with GSBS

Plus all plumbing, plastering and specialist tiling work done

COMBI BOILERS FITTED & REPAIRED ALL WORK INSURED AND GUARANTEED

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LUXURY BATHROOMS A SPECIALITY Plus all plumbing, plastering and specialist tiling work done All work insured & guaranteed

LUXURY Call Mick Bathroom Design 0113 2306346 & Installation 07961 851908 21 Parkside Place, Meanwood LS6 4NX

Call Mick on 0113 230 6346 / 07961 851 908

BUILDERS

Want to convert your unused basement into a new living space? Whatever your aspirations new bedroom, bathroom, living space, gym, etc – GSBS will achieve it for you.

For further details, or a free survey/quotation, please contact (mobile) 07802 985 793 (landline) 01924 455 477 Quality building works and renovations gsmithbuildingservices@yahoo.co.uk

Build it the right way

• Design to completion • New builds, extensions & alterations • Loft conversions • Brick & stonework and driveways • Replacement windows & doors

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

DESIGN & BUILD All aspects of building work Extensions & conversions Loft conversion specialists

07809 604 417

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CARPET CLEANING

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners • Carpets clean & dry in 1-2 hours • Upholstery clean & dry in 3-4 hours • No harmful chemicals or sticky residues • Local family firm – est. over 20 years • 1000s of satisfied customers • WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK

CLEAN CARE 0113 288 8000

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

www.fabricleansolutions.co.uk

CAR PAINTWORK REPAIRS CLEANERS

ChipsAway ChipsAway

EcoClean

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Scratches and scuffs won’t dent your pocket Quality,mobile mobile car car paintwork Quality, paintworkrepairs repairs fraction of of body body shop atata afraction shopcosts costs

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Domestic and office cleaning One-off cleans: moving house or office?

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cleans We use ‘eco-friendly’ products Call us today, book a clean and receive a 10% discount!

4 Kerbed alloys

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“A quality cleaning service you can depend on”

0113 261 0718 / 07983 421 720 admin@ecocleanleeds.co.uk www.ecocleanleeds.co.uk

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Call ChipsAway Leeds Howarth now to arrange for your FREE ESTIMATE Call Peter now to arrange for your on 0113 208 9901 or visit www.chipsawayleeds.com

FREE ESTIMATE on 07703 648 002 or visit www.chipsawayleeds.com

All our specialists are fully accredited mobile repair specialists with over twenty-five years repair experience between them.

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

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All our specialists are fully accredited mobile repair specialists with over twenty-five years repair experience between them.

CARE SERVICES

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Get care in the place you love!

Unique Care Services is a CQC approved supplier of domiciliary care providing medical services, meal preparation, shopping assistance, personal care and more.

UNIQUE CARE SERVICES

Tel: 0113 870 8507

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

50% DISCOUNT in your first week

Email: info@uniquecareservices.co.uk HEART Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley LS6 3HN www.uniquecareservices.co.uk

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Tel: 0113 255 0191

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Trusted local service Cleaners carefully vetted Dedicated, regular cleaner Dependable and Affordable Invaluable Time For You!

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0113 208 9496 DECORATORS

Russ Gaunt Decorators Painter and Decorator High Quality Work at Affordable Prices 30 years experience Reliable & recommended Tel: 0750 66 88 029 Tel: 0113 264 8565 russ.gaunt@googlemail.com

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

No VAT

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FOR A PERFECT FINISH EVERY TIMEF

GARETH G Revitalise your Rooms • Attack the Attic • Gut the Garage

Are you overwhelmed by clutter, would you THOMPSONTH like to organise your belongings, not sure

PAINTER & DECORATOR

where to start, would you like some help?

A I T: 0113 225 3639P Call Ann to discuss your needs and/or T : M: 07944 430 677 arrange a personal consultation

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E: gaz.thompson1@ntlworld.com 35 Kirkwood Grove, Cookridge E: t. 07796 620 203 g LS16 7JR e. ann@clutter-less.co.uk 35 K Fully qualified & apprentice trained

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TH TJB Decorators DH Electrical P A I Dave Hargreaves - Fully Qualified Electrician

T : Based in Roundhay - covering all areas • Rewires/Part Rewires • All Minor Works Emulsion freshen up to full revamp M • Extra Sockets/Lighting • Part P Registered E: g Family business 20+ years experience • Fault Finding 35 K Call Tim for a free quote LS1 E: needasparky@talktalk.net W: www.d-h-electrical.co.uk F ull m: 07806466953 t: 0113 225 6965 e:tim@TJBdecorators.com

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TEL: 07742 923 643 Cookridge Based

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FURNITURE RESTORATION Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

0113 267 5483

www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk Reupholstery specialists.

Reupholstery specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Reupholstery specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft Bridgecraft, Vale & Multiyork and all and all other good quality furniture.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft

other good quality furniture. and other quality From a all small dininggood chair repair to afurniture. full suiteFrom re-upholstery.

Sentimental items repair welcome. a small dining chair to

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

Foam Cushions Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ

Due to popular demand!

Take the hassle out of furniture buying. We come to you with one of our mobile show vans.

FRANCHISE RECRUITMENT

GATES & RAILINGS

HANDYMAN

HMS Leeds (Handy Man Services) www.hmsleeds.co.uk Experience in home maintenance, repair jobs and other services Rates: £15 per man per hour or a quotation can be supplied for the particular job you have in mind.

Public Liability Insurance

Chris Redding BSc(Eng.) sole trader

Tel: 07815681343 • chris@hmsleeds.co.uk 50 Conference Road, Leeds LS12 3DX

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HOUSE & GARDEN IMPROVEMENT, MAINTENANCE, CARE & REPAIR General household repairs and installation of fixtures, flat pack furniture, laminate flooring, joinery and door hanging. Also kitchen fitting, bathrooms, gardens, patios and fencing.

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• All homeand computer problems weekend visits available – local dealt with.

Evening and • Hardware and software, email, inte weekend visits available – local security, performance, networking. engineers.

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We can help - no job too small Contact Keith to use our experienced and skilled tradesman.

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ofand datasoftware, and settings, and training to • Hardware email, requirements.

Free software. internet, back-up, security, performance, networking.

Tel: 293 2570 2570 Mob: 078 Tel: 0113 0113 293 Mob: 0783 • Excellent value computers, e: e: chris@adelit.co.u chris@adelit.co.uk set-up, transferring of data and settings, and training to your requirements. Free software.

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PLASTERERS

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FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering.

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

WRAS & bpec unvented certified

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

Plumbing, Tiling, Bathroom Installation ER & GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING

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GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS

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FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS NG TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO SMALL CORGI REGISTERED TEL: 0113 2679004 FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED DAVE LOWE

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ROOFERS

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

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NEED YOUR CAR SERVICED OR AN MOT?

NEED YOUR CAR SERVICED OR AN MOT?

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGE Headingley’s favourite garage Grove Lane Garage is a family-run firm with a long-established reputation for excellent service and great value. Our ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and you can trust us to give an honest appraisal.

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGE Headingley’s favourite garage

Grove Lane Garage is a family-run firm with a long-established

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