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NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

The Dracula Returns to Romans are Coming!

West Yorkshire Playhouse

Broaden Your Horizons This Autumn

FEATURES Cover Photo -Merlin Hendy

Broaden Your Horizons this Autumn

Do you fancy learning a language or taking up a new hobby? There is a huge variety of courses available across the city.

Dear Readers, This year is flying by altogether too fast! Children are heading back to school and people are considering what interesting things they might take up to help them through the dark days of Winter.

We got in touch with a number of higher and further education establishments to see what they had to offer and discovered that no one will be stuck for choice!

This month also sees the start of some very exciting exhibitions – The Roman Empire: Power & People, is an important exhibition which will provide a rare opportunity to see objects from the British Museum, combined with items from Yorkshire’s own prized collections. And, ‘The Vanity of Small

Differences’, a series of six tapestries

by Grayson Perry, will be on show at Temple Newsam House from 23rd August.

Northern Ballet brings its stunning ‘Dracula’ to West Yorkshire Playhouse; and Phoenix Dance presents ‘Tenacity’, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre.

There is also news of numerous community projects, snippets of history, restaurant reviews (and good news for coeliacs!), and various news from your councillors.

The deadline for the October edition is before 1st Sept for news and events and 10th September for advertising (1st & 7th Oct for November edition.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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A fantastic new exhibition featuring objects from the British Museum and items from Yorkshire’s own prized collections.

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Life & Style

St Gemma’s Hospice holds its extremely popular Vintage Fairs four times a year and the next one is coming up on 6th and 7th September, 10am – 4pm at the hospice on Harrogate Road, Moortown.

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Carole Carey-Campbell

carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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his is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some unique shopping, where your money not only goes further, but will also help to support patient care at St Gemma’s. You’ll have your pick of everything from vintage clothing, unique, upcycled vintage jewellery and artwork, to classic vinyl, furniture, letter, stamp and postcard collections, 1940s memorabilia and sewing machines, dating from the twenties, right through to the eighties.

You’ll be able to wander along corridors lined with gems from the past and rare antiques.

Then, when you grabbed all the bargains you can find, treat yourself to scrumptious cakes in the Vintage Tea Rooms! You can also bring along your own antiques and have them valued

by BBC Radio Leeds auctioneer Gary Don on Saturday morning.

Find something unique

St Gemma’s Vintage Fairs are not just a chance to find something unique for a great price –The professional care that is provided at St Gemma’s would not be possible without the support of everyone who attends their events throughout the year. Just £50 spent on unique vintage treasures pays for a group support session for a child facing bereavement. So, every penny you spend will help them to help others.

St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Moortown, LS17 6QD. Tel: 218 5500

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FRANK KIDSON (1855-1926)

FOLK-SONG COLLECTOR AND ANTIQUARIAN, ARTIST AND WRITER Frank Kidson was a musical Sherlock Holmes, tracking down the traditional songs and music of the past, recording, collecting and preserving the words and tunes that had once been a familiar part of people’s everyday lives but were rapidly being forgotten and lost. He pioneered the revival of interest in folk music in those late Victorian years when the old, popular tunes were being replaced by songs of the city music halls and concert rooms. But folk music was not his only passion. He painted, collected, researched and wrote, not only about music but also about the history of his beloved home town, Leeds.

He was born in 1855 at 7

hunt for old songs and tunes. He sought out older country

Centenary Street (long gone), close

folk and wrote down the songs they remembered, entering

to the site of the Town Hall which

them in his manuscript index, compiling what was to become

was rising stone by stone during his

a vast, unique record of traditional music, running to more

infancy – he was three when Queen

than 100,000 entries. No chance was missed: if he heard a

Victoria opened it among massive

street-singer out in the town, he would bring him home to

celebrations. The youngest of the nine

run through his repertoire! Love songs, lullabies, work-songs,

children of Francis Prince Kidson, a

country dances, sea-shanties, tragic ballads – he became

butcher turned rate-collector who had

an acknowledged authority in the whole field of folk music.

literary interests and wrote religious

A bequest from his wealthy grandfather helped provide

verse, books were in Frank’s genes. As

him with the leisure to pursue his researches, travel, haunt

a child he learnt traditional songs from

the salerooms, poke about in dusty second-hand book shops,

his mother Mary and began to research

always on the lookout for a ‘find’. Thus he amassed a unique

and collect these old airs, an interest

and valuable collection of books and historic manuscripts

which developed into an obsession.

which he enjoyed showing his many visitors. He had a network

give a taste of the Leeds of the past and

of friends and contacts, and in 1898 was invited to be a

are still a fascinating source. Ethel was a

founder member of the newly-formed Folk Song Society.

writer too: she published a novel in 1912

He never married, but after his father’s death lived on with his mother at 128 Burley Road. When she died, his

Above all he wanted to share his enthusiasms – writing

and she and Frank wrote short plays

sixteen-year-old niece Ethel came to

was in his blood. In the 1880/90s he wrote regular articles

together, with music, for performance

keep house for him, a wonderfully happy

on folk songs for the Leeds Mercury and other periodicals,

in the villages around Leeds. In 1923

arrangement for them both: he took the

and in 1889 published his first book: ‘Old English Country

Leeds University recognised his work

part of the father she had lost, and she

Dances’, followed in 1890 by ‘Traditional Tunes’, with notes on

with an honorary MA.

remained his life-long companion and

where he had found each piece. Further books followed of folk

Frank died in 1926 and is buried

enthusiastic collaborator. In 1905 they

songs and country dances, some with piano accompaniments,

at Lawnswood. Ethel oversaw the

moved to their final home in Hamilton

invaluable source material for composers like Vaughan

publication of two further books and

Avenue, Chapeltown (now marked with

Williams and Grainger. He helped edit the Folk Song Society’s

tried to find a home for his collections.

a blue plaque).

early journals, and produced an important catalogue of

Sadly no offer came from Leeds, and

While he loved music he was not a

British music publishers and engravers. He contributed

the bulk of his vast manuscript work

professional musician – he reckoned he

some 365 entries to the massive Grove’s Dictionary of Music

went to the Mitchell Library in Glasgow,

was ham-fisted! He became a landscape

and Musicians, some with scholarly bibliographies – an

where it awaits further exploration.

painter, and also an arts journalist,

extraordinary achievement.

Long forgotten, his work is now being

writing articles for magazines and

He shared antiquarian interests with his brother Joseph,

revived and celebrated by folksingers

papers. His travels around the country,

an antique dealer, and together in 1892 they published a

like Pete Coe and Alice Jones, among

sketching and painting, lodging in

definitive history of the ‘Leeds Old Pottery’. He loved his native

others.

country cottages, helped him in his

city and its history, writing articles for local newspapers which

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Ilkley Literature Festival 2014 Packs a Literary Punch Ilkley Literature Festival 2014 line-up is guaranteed to pack a literary punch! From 3rd – 19th October, the festival will welcome leading contemporary writers covering a wide range of genres, including fiction, journalism and current affairs, poetry, biography, historical and scientific writing.

The programme boasts over 240 events at venues across Ilkley. Headliners include Margaret Atwood and Will Self, Jodi Picoult and Andrew Motion. Michael Rosen will share his thoughts on education; and three leading children’s writers – Lauren Child, Michael Morpurgo, and David Almond – will make an appearance This year’s programme includes internationally acclaimed writers, alongside fresh talent – John Boyne, Suzannah Dunn, Esther Freud, Sheila Hancock, and Kamila Shamsie in the fiction category; Dianne Abbott, Douglas Hurd, Alan Johnson, Ken Livingstone and Austin Mitchell are among the political writers.

Broadcasters and journalists are represented

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Haircuts So you’re thinking about working for yourself – but where do you start? Is it really for you? Who do you ask?

for Little Princes & Princesses Mutu Hairdressing in Headingley recently cut off Susan Milestone’s hair to help raise money for the Little Princess Trust, which provides real hair wigs for boys and girls across the UK and Ireland who have lost their hair through alopecia or cancer treatment.

free workshop at Moor Allerton library in September is aiming to answer these questions. Aimed at those who think they might want to start a business, it will also be helpful to any existing businesses that are wondering what local support is available.

Meeting in a small, informal group, you can chat to staff from Leeds Libraries Business & IP Centre, Leeds Chamber of Commerce, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Leeds Credit Union, Job Centre Plus, Remploy, Super Connected Cities (a broadband funding scheme), and a local firm of accountants.

“This is the second year that we’ve run the workshops in libraries across Leeds and they have been very popular”,

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Anyone thinking about starting a business, will find the workshops beneficial

said Stef Stephenson, manager of the Business & IP Centre in Leeds Central Library. “Anyone who has started a business, or is thinking about starting a business, will find the workshops beneficial.”

The Business & IP Centre has provided information, resources and workshops for business for many years, as well as guidance on protecting products and services by using Intellectual Property (IP) – patents, trade marks, registered designs and copyright.

The Moor Allerton Library workshop will take place on Tuesday 16th September 10.30am – 1.30pm. For more information call 0113 247 8266 or register at http://bipcleeds. eventbrite.co.uk

Susan, whose niece suffers from total alopecia, grew her hair to the required length (12 inches) before visiting Mutu. She also raised over £400 and this, together with the hair, was sent to the Trust to be made into a child’s wig.

Mutu has already been contacted via facebook by a group of ladies who are going to grow their hair and do the same early next year. Mutu has offered to cut their hair for free and is extending this offer to any NLL readers who would like to do the same for this worthwhile charity.

For further information, call Mutu on 0113 278 8258, for information on the charity, visit www. littleprincesses.org.uk

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Jackrabbits also has a dedicated party room, perfect for children’s parties, social gettogethers, hen parties and team building sessions. They open by arrangement in the evenings, for bookings of 15 people or more, as well as hosting a monthly Ladies’ Night with wine, nibbles and pizza, while you catch up with friends and get creative!

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Jackrabbits Pottery recently arrived in Oakwood!

Local residents, Clare Booth and Marietta-Louise Shaw have ventured into the world of ceramics, opening their studio to offer a much needed creative space.

Jackrabbits offers over 85 different pottery items to decorate and you don’t have to be an artist to produce a masterpiece! The studio is family and buggy-friendly and a perfect place for adults and children of all abilities to explore their creative sides. It is ideal for creating personalised presents for weddings, christenings and birthdays or capturing baby hand and footprints.

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Discussing Once again, Heritage Open Days (Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th September) offers a feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities, which are free to all, courtesy of custodians, building owners and knowledgeable volunteers.

All across the country people will be celebrating their local area. So, whether it’s sport, family history, stained glass windows, village life in days gone by, architectural features, influential Leeds people, or just an opportunity to get behind those normally closed doors, there’s something for everyone!

More reasons to celebrate North Leeds this year include a chance to tour Carnegie

The Cardigan Triangle, situated between Burley Park train station, Headingley Stadium and Sparrow Park (corner of Chapel Lane and Cardigan Road), is holding its eighth art day on Sunday 21st September.

Over 20 artists, from painters to textile designers, will display their work in host houses in the area, as well as at LeftBank Leeds on Cardigan Road, where there will be a print workshop for all the family and a late café opening with raffle prizes and other events.

The Art Café with homemade cakes will be opened during the day at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Admission is free and brochures with maps will be

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A feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities

Over 20 artists will display their work

Stadium, to get inside Castle Grove’s Masonic Lodge (with all its symbolism), to take a walk around Horsforth’s historic centre, and to learn about being a Baptist. World War 1 features in exhibitions in Otley’s Museum and Parish Church, as well as in Yeadon Town Hall.

For opening times, more details and a full listing throughout the Leeds area, go to www.heritageopendays.org. uk. Leaflets are available from libraries, museums, One-Stop centres and Leeds’ Visitor Centre at city station. The whole event is co-ordinated across the city by Leeds Civic Trust.

available on the day at Reception/ Café at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, at LeftBank and in each exhibiting house (identified by bunting).

For full details, see Cardigan Triangle Art Day on Facebook, follow them on Twitter @ CTAD2014 or visit headingley. org/artday

Current Affairs in Leeds Professor Bill Jones from Liverpool Hope University, who recently moved to Leeds, is seeking to establish a Current Affairs Discussion Group in Leeds, similar to the one he has run very successfully in Manchester for 40 years.

The aim of the course is to select a topic - either domestic or international - and, using a detailed briefing, subject it to a weekly analysis and discussion.

The Manchester course attracts mainly retired people with a keen interest in such matters who enjoy discussion for its own sake, as a means of keeping up to date and keeping their intellects active and alive.

Topics likely to be covered include: conflict in Middle East, prospects of the political parties and the coalition as the next election approaches, Scottish independence and the Centenary of World War I. The group will meet on Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm in St George’s Centre, Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3BR, from 2nd October – 4th December.

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What are your plans this Autumn? Do you fancy learning a language, taking a look at professional development opportunities, or taking up a new hobby? There is a huge variety of courses available across the city and we’d be surprised if you couldn’t find one that would suit you perfectly.

Leeds Met is passionate about languages Leeds Metropolitan University is passionate about languages and expert at teaching them.

Whether you want to learn a new language or brush up on old skills - with 15 courses to choose from Leeds Met is confident they have the course for you.

“Over the last 12 years I have studied Italian, German and French at Leeds Met”, said Hugh Wellesley-Smith. “I started learning Italian so that I could find out more about my ancestors and go to the house where they lived. My visit to Florence was amazing as I was able to speak to local people about my family’s history and tour the historic villa.”

New for 2014 are beginners’ evening classes at the Rose Bowl, Leeds City Centre, in Arabic, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. On the Headingley Campus you’ll find Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Urdu. They also offer ‘Languages for Work’ in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.

Courses start Monday 6th October and run for 26 weeks.

For further information, visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/parttimelanguages or call 0113 812 7440.

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Pictured: Leeds Met parttime language students Hugh Wellesley-Smith Rachel Woodcock and Sarah Wright

With 15 courses to choose from Leeds Met is confident they have the course for you

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We are passionate about languages and experts at teaching them. You’ll learn from experienced tutors many of whom are native speakers of the languages they teach.

Whether you’re retired, at work, a stay at home parent or a student, we provide courses at a time that suits you. We offer classes in 15 different languages, taught daytime and evening, with most languages offered at beginners through to advanced levels.

The following languages are available at our Headingley Campus: *Arabic, *Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, *French, *German, Greek, *Italian, *Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, *Spanish, Swedish and Urdu. *These languages are now available at our City Centre Campus (Rose Bowl).

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For more information on our payment options, class timetables, and to request an application form visit: www.leedsmet.ac.uk/part-timelanguages

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These new evening courses for beginners take place at our City Campus (Rose Bowl) allowing you easy access after work. They are offered in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German and Spanish.

Course start dates & fees

All classes start week commencing 6 October, run for 26 weeks at two hours per week and cost just £270. We offer a range of payment options so that you can spread out the cost of your course.

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Sarah Wright Beginners Arabic and Elementary Spanish “I started studying Spanish as I wanted a new challenge and after a year decided that I was enjoying the classes so much that I would start Arabic classes. Learning a language as an adult is easier than I expected and the classes are imaginative and fun, honing your speaking, listening and writing skills.”

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Leeds Trinity has a growing selection of short courses In recent years, Leeds Trinity University has transformed itself from being two small teacher training colleges to a university with an excellent track record for launching the careers of its students.

It has expanded to offer undergraduate, foundation and postgraduate degrees in a variety of subject areas.

It also offers a growing selection of short courses and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities that are open to all.

These courses offer flexible professional development opportunities, as well as opportunities to develop skills in your areas of interest. Delivered by experts from academic departments, the range includes such areas as motivating your teams; preparing to face the press in the event of a disaster; mastering the art of coping with anxiety; and writing press releases.

Trinity has created courses to suit a range of professions and interests, and you can find out more at www. leedstrinity.ac.uk/shortcourses

Swarthmore has hundreds of short courses Swarthmore Education Centre has hundreds of short courses to choose from and it’s never too late to enrol. You’ll find a huge range, from computing to chilates, Spanish to stained glass, French to fantasy art and pottery.

Swarthmore has specialist facilities in the Arts, IT, personal development and healthy living and welcomes everyone, from complete beginners to experienced learners.

Join their structured courses and learn in a relaxed, enjoyable environment. Whether you want to have a go at throwing a pot or learning a language you can achieve your goals at Swarthmore.

Swarthmore has specialist facilities in the Arts, IT, personal development and healthy living and welcomes everyone

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Open Days Visit us at an Open Day Saturday 13 September 2014 Saturday 11 October 2014 Saturday 25 October 2014 Book your place at www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/opendays

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Learn new skills all year round with Leeds City College

Leeds City College believes that learning shouldn’t be limited to the academic year – that’s why its courses run throughout the year! It offers a wide range of part time courses for adults across the city.

Whether you want to up-skill, or just take up a new hobby – there’s a course for you!

Part Time courses include formal qualifications for example: Access to Higher Education Accounting, Beauty Therapy, Business, Catering & Hospitality, Childcare and Teaching Assistant, Computing / IT, Creative Arts & Crafts, English (GCSE), Health & Care, Maths (GCSE) and a variety of Professional Management and Teacher Training courses.

‘Just for Fun’ courses including Cake Decoration, Creative Writing, Drama, Family History, Local History, Languages (Polish, Spanish, Italian), Painting & Drawing, Photography, Sign Language, and many more.

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An alternative way to achieve your goals Pitman Training Wetherby is aiming to bridge the knowledge gap and provide more informed career advice and support for school leavers. Throughout August and September they are offering free career profiling sessions and showcasing vocational training as a viable, cost-effective alternative to university.

Pitman Training offers students support and helps to guide them to possible job opportunities. There are many different ways of learning and, for those interested in acquiring further skills, online courses could be a great way to learn while you earn.

“We regularly hear that school leavers often require training before they can be of real value to a business”, said centre manager Christine Walsh. “We are filling this gap and helping everyone to be more productive.”

If you are interested in free course demonstrations, help in understanding the local job market, and advice on which skills are in demand by local employers, contact them on 01937 548533, http://wetherby.pitman-training.com/

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Courses and activities from September 2014 onwards at Swarthmore.

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Choose from lots of short courses in the relaxed learning environment of Swarthmore: • Jewellery • Pottery • Sewing • Stained Glass • Zumba • Chilates • Yoga • Alexander Technique • Languages • Computing • Counselling + much more To view our BROCHURE: visit www.swarthmore.org.uk Or pick up a copy at: Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD

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Organising a Christmas party is a doddle once you’ve discovered ‘Christmas Parties in Leeds’!

Held at New Dock Hall, next door to the Royal Armouries, ‘Christmas Parties in Leeds’ claim to put on the greatest private Christmas party nights ever!

They have thought of just about everything. The great thing is that you can book as just a couple for one of their ‘joiner parties’, a group of friends, or a hoard! In fact, they can cater for over 1,000 guests – but who has that many friends?

From the end of November until Christmas Eve they plan a series of fabulous parties – then it’s on to two extravagant New Year’s Eve black-tie dinner dances.

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LIDOS Presents ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’, a series of six tapestries

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on show at Temple Newsam House from Saturday 23rd August – Sunday 7th December.

he tapestries tell the story of twenty-first century social mobility through the fictional character, Tim Rakewell. Created during the BAFTA winning Channel 4 documentary series ‘All in the Best Possible Taste’, they explore Perry’s fascination with British taste and class mobility, making direct reference to the series ‘A Rake’s Progress’ by William Hogarth (1697-1764), who has long influenced Perry’s work.

Historic wall hangings are an integral part of Temple Newsam House. Grayson Perry’s contemporary tapestries will hang in six adjoining rooms, alongside fine art, furniture, ceramics and bed hangings from the 19th century. It is hoped that this will spark further debate about class and taste through time in British society.

“Grayson Perry has infused a clever mix of form and colour to portray his fascination with taste, how this affects our choices and what it means”, said Leeds Museums and Galleries, Keeper Bobbie Robertson.

“The images are imposing and somehow, as a nation, we understand

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each tapestry perfectly. How Perry has shown this is supremely clever and these tapestries displayed amongst our collection at Temple Newsam House make complete sense. We couldn’t be more delighted to host this daring exhibition here in Leeds.”

Unfortunately Grayson’s tapestries will be inaccessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, as the South wing of the house is only accessible by stairs. Finding wall spaces large enough to accommodate the works has been a challenge. However, the interpretation space is accessible, with information about the show, a film of the tapestries in situ and a digital guide app to zoom in and view the details.

Entrance to the exhibition is free with normal admission to the House.

See w w w. l e e d s . g o v. u k / graysonperry for more information.

This is an exciting year for LIDOS. Their September production will be the World Premiere of ‘Supertown’, a brand new comedy musical!

Writing duo, James Sidgwick and musician Robert Sanders (who’s worked as both MD and pianist for LIDOS), are delighted for the opportunity to present a show that they’ve been working on for over a year. It is a twist on a comic book story about superheroes, and is full of songs and catchy tunes. “When we started writing it, we didn’t know where it would lead”, said Robert. “But seeing the posters and hearing our songs it’s quite amazing!”

Both James and Robert are on the production team, along with choreographers Donna Wells and Emma Tempest, and stage manager Paul Harding. The cast is spending its Summer learning songs and dance routines and preparing to give Supertown a spectacular introduction!

Supertown runs Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th September at The Carriageworks. Tickets from 0113 224 3801.

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Phoenix Dance Theatre presents ‘Tenacity’ at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre from Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th September.

The show, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, starts with Jane Dudley’s striking short film ‘Harmonica Breakdown’ from 1939, which was her response to the American Depression and family life in the Dust Bowl era.

This is followed by emerging choreographer Alessandra Seutin’s ‘1976’, which tells the story of two schoolgirls caught up in the Soweto uprising in South Africa.

Incorporating projected images

and witness testimonies, the piece fuses contemporary with street and African dance. The finale, set to Bobby McFerrin’s ‘The 23rd Psalm’ is one of the most moving ever presented by Phoenix.

Gary Lambert’s ‘Longevity’ is an emotional duet that looks at personal rights and freedom, inspired by the powerful vocal rhythms of Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a Dream’ speech.

And, ‘The Audacious One’, by choreographer and former Phoenix dancer Warren Adams, is a taut, passionate look into a world of political intrigue and power.

Based on Barack Obama’s keynote address ‘The Audacity of Hope’ it examines the question ‘What

do we do once we agree to disagree?’ Seven sharply dressed dancers perform this fluid, challenging and exciting choreography to selected movements from Mozart’s ‘Requiem’.

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Northern Ballet’s Dracula returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse This Autumn prepare for a performance with dramatic bite!

Northern Ballet is resurrecting its wonderful Dracula, created

by Artistic Director David Nixon and last performed in 2009.

Based on Bram Stoker’s legendary novel, the ballet reveals the tormented world of the immortal Count, who should inspire repulsion but has instead seduced generations with his mesmerising sensuality.

This dark and sinister tale is played out through Northern Ballet’s unique blend of dance, gripping theatre, gothic sets and costumes.

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“The popularity of Bram Stoker’s Dracula has not only outlived its author but also gained popularity and many new interpretations”, said David Nixon. “What would you give to live forever rather than facing the unknown of death? To what ends are we prepared to let our bonds of friendship and love take us? These are some of the questions that fascinated me as I approached the ballet.

“Dracula is often viewed as an evil, preying character but he knows love and will act upon it. All creatures need to be loved and Dracula is no exception, the love he shares with Mina transcends the boundaries of good and evil.”

David’s choreography and costume designs are complemented by Ali Allen’s set design, which brings the Gothic style of Victorian England and the mysterious medieval world of Transylvania to the stage. Music by

The ballet reveals the tormented world of the immortal Count Alfred Schnittke, Arvo Pärt, Michael Daugherty and Sergei Rachmaninov complete this spectacular tale of love and immortality.

Dracula is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 5th – 13th September. Tickets are available from 0113 213 7700 or wyp.org.uk.

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The Antiques & Fine Art Fair will be held in The Marquee at Harewood House from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September.

A wide variety of art, antiques, furniture and collectibles will be on offer from some 30 dealers, predominantly members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association or LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. The fair showcases an outstanding range of jewellery, oriental carpets, contemporary and 19th century sculpture, silver, original book illustrations, fine and country furniture, oil and watercolour paintings, objets d’art and much more.

Highlights this year include a rare Regency carved giltwood convex girandole mirror c1810 and a George III Sheraton period amboyna, padouk and ebony nest of tables c1800 on Freshfords Fine Antiques’ stand. M&N Oriental Rugs are showing their finest silk and wool carpets and rugs, the perfect foil for antique furniture.

Marais Fine Arts from Guernsey specialise in 20th and 21st century modern and contemporary British and South African art. Cambridge Fine Art has paintings by a number of northern artists including William Mellor and William Hemsley, and Ashleigh House Fine Art returns with a collection of Victorian paintings.

Penny Corah and Rosie Savory are bringing a French platinum, cabouchon, ruby and diamond ring c1910, and a superb Victorian butterfly brooch with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.

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Antiquities specialist, Odyssey of Southport has a rare Iron Age carved stone head probably made by the Iceni tribe, fashioned from a large, flat slab of stone.

Tickets to this year’s Fair cost £5 and can be used to access Harewood grounds and below stairs. A further £5 gains access to Harewood House state rooms, including the current exhibition ‘In Pursuit of the Exquisite: Royal Sèvres from Versailles to Harewood,’ a saving of £9. Harewood House is also offering guided tours during the fair. To book call 0113 218 1010

Headingley LitFest’s Work with Schools During Headingley LitFest, few people realise the work that has been going on behind the scenes with local schools.

Last year, the festival completed poetry workshops with nine local schools, and commissioned local poet James Nash to explore the ‘inner poet’ with youngsters from Brudenell, Ireland Wood, Quarry Mount, St Chad’s, Shire Oak, Spring Bank and Weetwood primary schools.

“I had three sessions in each school”, said James, “one to inspire, one to edit, and the final session was an opportunity for my young poets to share their writing with other pupils and parents. It engaged children with the idea of writing, developed key literacy skills and gave them an experience of performance. Their growth in confidence in all areas was remarkable.”

Performance poet Michelle Scally Clarke worked with City of Leeds and Ralph Thoresby schools. Their joint poetry ‘slam’ was a huge success. “Spoken word is a great way to begin creative writing”, said Michelle. “It allows writing, literature and language to be enjoyed first then learnt.

These pupils inspire me with their stories, poems and songs and I have no doubt that all will continue to perform, write and grow.”

Read more about Headingley LitFest’s community programme at www.headingleylitfest.org.uk/

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The longlist for the 2014 prize Minoli Salgado’s ‘A Little Dust on the Eyes’, the winning novel of the biennial SI Leeds Literary Prize 2012 for unpublished fiction

by Black and Asian women, will be published this Autumn.

The long-list for the 2014 prize has been selected by a panel of judges, led by Kerry Young, author of ‘Pau’ and ‘Gloria’. This year’s shortlisted writers will appear at Ilkley Festival at an event fronted by bestselling crime novelist Dreda Say Mitchell on Wednesday 15th October, when the winner and runners-up will be announced.

Meanwhile, northern cult band Sentimentalists is performing a benefit gig for the prize at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on Saturday 6th September. The Fall’s guitarist, Pete Greenway, described Sentimentalists as “the band that the world is waiting for” and Radio Leeds’ Rozina Breen thinks their music is “Special, funny, just gorgeous”.

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This Autumn, The Romans are coming to Leeds City Museum!

From 20th September – 4th January 2015, a new exhibition, ‘Roman Empire: Power & People’ will provide a rare opportunity for visitors to see objects from the British Museum, combined with items from Yorkshire’s own prized collections, giving the exhibition a unique local context.

The exhibition includes some of the greatest treasures from the British Museum’s collections of Roman, Romano-British and Romano-Egyptian artefacts.

Leeds City Museum has carefully selected rarely seen Roman items from its collections, and secured items from other local museums, to show alongside the extraordinary pieces provided by The British Museum, presenting an astonishing showcase of the Romans in Yorkshire, Britain and across the Empire to as far afield as the Eastern Mediterranean.

Complementing the exhibition is an extensive schedule of activities and events to appeal to a broad range of visitors. A series of lectures will cover subjects such as Roman finds in Yorkshire, crime and punishment in Roman Britain, hoards of Roman coins, Roman York and new archaeological evidence, courtesy

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of the development of University of York’s new campus. Peppered liberally throughout the exhibition will be audio visuals, interactives and family trails, helping to bring the ideas behind the exhibition to life and enhance the themes of the power and influence of Rome.

“Being part of this tour means that we are once again pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve for our visitors”, said Katherine Baxter, Curator of Archaeology at Leeds City Museum. “These 160 objects from the British Museum will build a picture of life as a Roman. The exhibition addresses the vastness and power of the Roman Empire and Britain’s place within it, balanced with an insight into the personal lives of the Romans here. Was being Roman the same for people in Rome as it was for those in Yorkshire? Beautiful jewellery and near-perfect children’s clothes will be shown alongside a combination of personal, military and religious treasures.

It’s a major exhibition for Leeds and we’re privileged to be able to show these extraordinary items

Leeds City Museum has carefully selected rarely seen Roman items from its

courtesy of the British Museum.’

Roman Empire: Power & People is open every day, except Mondays, (open bank holidays) 10am – 5pm and until 7pm on Thursdays. Weekends 11am – 5pm.

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‘Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle: Made in the Great War’ is a multi-media performance telling the story of a Leeds fiddle which took nearly a century to complete.

In 2009 Sam Sweeney, fiddle player with the group Bellowhead, bought a violin in Oxford. It looked like a new instrument, but the label inside gave its date as 1915, together with the name ‘Richard S Howard’.

Research revealed that the violin had been made – but never finished – by a luthier and some-time music hall performer from Leeds. He had been conscripted in 1915 at the age of 35 and was killed two

years later during the battle of Messines Ridge.

The unfinished violin was given to his daughter Rose, and on her death the parts were bought at auction. The violin was finally finished by luthier Roger Claridge in 2007. The fiddle was then placed in the window of an Oxford music shop where it was spotted by Sam. This multi-media performance telling the story of the fiddle, marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Collaborating with award-winning storyteller Hugh Lupton, fellow Bellowhead band mate Paul Sartin and acclaimed concertina player Rob Harbron, as well as Bellowhead lighting designer Emma Thompson, who developed set, projections and lighting for the show, the performance brings the reality of World War I into 2014, as Sam plays the actual fiddle.

‘Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle’ is at City Varieties on Thursday 18th September at 7.30pm. Tickets (£15) are available from 0113 243 0808 or cityvarieties. co.uk

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It doesn’t hurt that the chef behind the enterprise is Michelin awarded Simon Shaw During the brilliant and hilarious first season of The Trip with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, I was surprised to see that at each of the prestigious and innovative restaurants the pair would visit, Coogan would invariably opt for the dullest menu items – soup to start, and for the main course, the chicken.

The chicken?! Some of the finest and most interesting cuisine in the country is available to you and you go for the chicken?

You disappoint me, Coogan. A talented comic you may be but a gourmand? Perhaps not.

The inclusion of the inevitable chicken dish on more expansive or experimental menus seems often to be pandering to the unadventurous, those whose timid palates can’t handle the richness or complexity of red meat, game or (God forbid) offal. That said, however, I’m sure that even the most consummate carnivore would concede that sometimes, when it’s done right, nothing beats a really great chicken dinner.

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to Bird and Beast, a new venture whose raison d’etre is the humble and unassuming fowl (free range, well bred and locally sourced from Sykes House Farms naturally) and which admirably abides by the guiding principle of keeping it simple and doing it well. In this case, extremely well. And it doesn’t hurt that the chef behind the enterprise is Michelin awarded Simon Shaw, proprietor of the highly acclaimed El Gato Negro in Ripponden.

Amid Leeds’ current culinary landscape the opening of Bird and Beast seems like a bold move by virtue of its very ‘unboldness’. There’s little you can’t find food-wise ‘round here these days; we’ve got everything from Blumenthalesque gastro-science and a thriving street food scene, to a plethora of meat-orientated establishments offering burgers,

It’s reasonably priced casual dining carried off with class and panache

ribs etc. and I actually think one would now struggle to find any pork in this town that isn’t pulled. But chicken? Well, now that Nandos’ offshore tax-dodging ways have been exposed and it’s no longer the most ethically cool place to get your peri-peri fix, there are few quality options.

And so it is that Bird and Beast strides confidently into the arena with its stripped down, no nonsense menu that’s all killer, no filler. When one sets foot inside the spacious, high ceilinged dining

room with its tastefully low key décor, you know exactly what you’re after. There’ll be no endless deliberating over the menu here; the chicken is served whole, halved or quartered, you pick which size, choose a side or two and you’re away!

As we ordered our drinks and began our (swift) perusal of the menu, the chap serving us (who transpired to be one of the owners) explained how the chicken is prepared and pointed out the sauces on offer. They don’t make

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their own sauces at Bird and Beast, the time and effort required they feel is better spent getting the chicken right, but they’ve cherrypicked a selection of sauces they think are great. “We’ve even got Nandos sauces”, our waiter pointed out, pre-empting our puzzlement at their stocking a competitor’s product. “We’re not crazy about how they do their chicken but we really like their sauce.” Fair enough. As it turns out sampling the array of condiments ends up being part of the fun.

So, to the food! The chicken is double marinated, then steamed,

oven cooked and finished on the rotisserie over cherry wood chips and charcoal to add a bit of smokiness.

As there were two of us we ordered a whole bird with sides. Our waiter assured us we could take any leftovers with us for use in sandwiches the next day.

No chance. As we began tucking in it quickly became clear; there would be no sandwiches! The preparation process produces a chicken feast that keeps the meat succulently moist, whilst unlocking flavour one might not have thought possible, encased in perfectly crispy skin (oh, chicken skin, how I love thee!). While the bird was undoubtedly the star of the show, the side orders more than held their own– the sweet potato wedges were just right and the coleslaw was delicious, the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess.

Bird and Beast also pride themselves on their salads which they change frequently. We had the

orange and cashew with baby gem, spring onion, chillies and orange and balsamic dressing which was wonderfully light, refreshing and summery.

As for the ‘Beast’ element of the operation, we’re eager to pay another visit to sample their Sunday roasts; sirloin or beef and slow cooked belly pork which, if their chicken is anything to go by, are bound to be outstanding and Bird & Beast’s roasts are all gluten free!

For reasonably priced casual dining carried off with class and panache, look no further, and the restaurant is perfectly suitable for large parties or families. We’ll certainly be returning.

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Steve Lovell had always admired the design of the London Underground map. He also enjoyed going out in Leeds – so he decided to combine the two and create a map of the pubs around Leeds in the style of the London Underground map and ‘Leeds Orderaround’ was born!

He spent a lot of time researching and figuring out how to suitably distort the different areas and routes within Leeds but still make it all fit together in a way that worked. Checking the location of places and whether or not they were open or closed and so on was done through a combination of various online maps and directories, Google

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“I can’t say I’ve been to all of the places on the map and probably never will”, said Steve. “But I’ve been to lots of places I didn’t know about before as a result of researching and designing this. Removing places that had closed down for this third edition was sad, but it was great to see how many new places had opened up too.”

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More and more restaurants are offering gluten free choices on their menus, which is great for coeliacs and all those who suffer from wheat allergies. But now Leeds boasts a completely gluten free restaurant – 2 Oxford Place, right beside the Town Hall.

Owner Victoria Hall was working as a speech therapist in London but, as a coeliac herself, she constantly baked. Well, one thing led to another – friends asked her to bake for them, shops asked her to supply them with bread and cakes. Soon she found herself working as a speech therapist all day, baking most of the night, and delivering to customers first thing in the morning. Her baking became so popular someone finally suggested she should ditch the day job and give in to her passion – food and baking. This was not at option in London, so she headed home to Leeds.

2 Oxford Place opened just a few months ago and is already building a loyal clientele – both with and without intolerances.

Tucked around the side of the Town Hall, this little red brick terrace tempts you in with a lovely display of glass dome covered cakes in the window. Inside is warm and welcoming with recycled furniture and numerous touches of vintage.

We stopped in for a quick supper. The dinner menu offered a choice of four starters and eight mains – perfect for someone like me who always has difficulty making decisions! We chose the asparagus with hollandaise sauce on a light brioche and smoked salmon with beetroot. This was followed by a rich Coq au Vin on creamy mashed potato, and Fisherman’s Pie topped with

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cheese (knowing I was definitely going to have dessert, I had to leave some of the velvety mash - it was a substantial portion!). The pie’s flavour was subtle and packed with salmon.

Knowing Victoria’s reputation for baking, dessert was a must!

Although there is a constant choice on the menu, there are new delights baked fresh every day. We were lucky enough to hit on a day when these included a superb Walnut Tart and an unbelievable Cherry and Almond Cake – just imagine homemade marzipan grated into the sponge. It has been calling me back ever since!

2 Oxford Place is open from 11am every day (except Monday).

It serves brunch with all kinds of eggs and pancakes, lunches with sharing boards, quiches, risotto, pastas and salads, as well and sandwiches. And, always cake!

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Special Afternoon Teas, which can include Champagne. Believe me this is sheer indulgence! Finger sandwiches include Cucumber and Smoked Salmon, then there are scones with clotted cream, and a cake tier with cupcakes, Battenburg, brownies, cake truffle, Pavlova, Profiterole and more! You need to book, and don’t imagine for a moment that you will be out of there in an hour! This is an experience that needs to be savoured.

And all you vegetarians and vegans out there needn’t feel ignored either – there are lovely choices for you too!

2 Oxford Place is a very welcome addition to the Leeds food map. Our supper (excluding drinks) cost just under £40. Now I’m looking for an excuse to book my Very special Afternoon Tea! 2 Oxford Place, just off The Headrow, beside The Town Hall.

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Leeds North Foodbank Opens in Horsforth Leeds North Foodbank at Lister Hill Baptist Church, 1 Brownberrie Avenue Horsforth, recently started providing emergency food to people in Horsforth and the surrounding areas.

A team of Church leaders and volunteers recognised a need locally and opened the outlet. The aim is to give three days’ emergency food to people in crisis.

Since launching its first outlet in Moortown last September, Leeds North Foodbank has fed 1,678 people. Vouchers for food are available from a range of places, including health and children’s centres, via the Welfare Rights team and CAB. As well as providing food, volunteers will be able to suggest where further help and support is available, and everyone is welcome.

“Without the support of local churches, volunteers and the public, who’ve donated their time, food and money, we could never have opened this new outlet”, says Karen Burgon, Project

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Holy Trinity Meanwood is hoping to raise £3,225 in one weekend (27th/28th September) to build their new rose garden.

Operation Christmas Child Coffee Morning Since 1990, more than 113 million children in over 130 countries have experienced receiving a simple shoebox of gifts from Operation Christmas Child.

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lanning permission to build a new Rose Garden at the front of the Church has already been granted. This is great news as it will enable the burial of ashes within the church grounds once again.

The current Rose Garden is full and therefore no further interments can take place until the new garden is built.

So, the Holy Trinity Rose Garden Committee is planning a weekend dedicated to raising the money needed to ‘grow the garden’, a very special addition to the church.

There will be roses for sale and delicious cakes and tea/ coffee. The church will be open

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for visitors on Saturday 27th from 10am – 12 noon, and 2 – 4pm; and on Sunday 28th from 8:30am – 12 noon and 2 – 4pm.

For further information please contact Jess Jubb on 0113 266 9319 or Sandra Glassby on 0113 759 029.

Holy Trinity Rose Garden Committee: Sandra Glassby, David Fox, Jess Jubb, Ian Jackson, Margaret Jackson & Joanne Kane.

There will be roses for sale and delicious cakes and tea

Many of the shoeboxes from the Leeds area went to Liberia where Operation Christmas Child currently has a Disaster Relief medical team trying to combat the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. So their 2014 Shoebox Campaign carries an even greater impact.

It may be that you, your children or grandchildren are already involved with the project through their church or school. But, if you would like to know more about where these shoeboxes go and the children who receive them, Operation Christmas Child is holding a coffee morning on Wednesday 3rd September, 10.30am at Trinity Church, Rawdon (LS19 6AS), where they would like to share with you some of the amazing stories in which you may have played a part.

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Those readers old enough may recall that the Public Inquiry for the trolley bus commenced in April this year. It was planned to take 30 days and to finish at the end of June.

Now after a Summer break, the Inquiry restarts on the 2nd September and is estimated to finish at the end of October, making a total duration of 70 days.

Up to now the NGT team has been presenting the case for the trolley bus, which has then been subject to cross examination by a QC from the First West Yorkshire Bus Company, resident associations and concerned individuals.

The pro-trolley bus team has not had an easy time during the cross examinations. Indeed the trolley bus case has been far from convincing in terms of the benefits it is supposed to deliver. Significant weaknesses have been revealed by the cross examinations relating to strategic issues, transport analysis, landscaping and heritage – remember the route as planned would affect nine conservation areas. The city centre and the whole route would be scarred by overhead wires and support structures, whilst the streetscape and character of north-west Leeds would suffer significant tree loss and road widening.

The business case has been subject to particular scrutiny and to date the value for money case has not been proven. Assumptions made in justifying the scheme have lacked credibility, and it is important to remember that if the business model is incorrect, misjudged or shaky, then, if implemented, the trolley bus might not cover its operating costs. A worrying prospect given that Leeds

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If the scheme is such a good thing for Leeds and its commuters, the case should be beyond doubt at this stage

City Council has undertaken to make up any deficit.

It is far from encouraging that a strong case has not been advanced or proven for the trolley bus. If the scheme is such a good thing for Leeds and its commuters, the case should be beyond doubt at this stage.

The final weeks of the Inquiry will enable the objectors to present their case, and in turn be cross examined. No one questions that traffic improvements for Leeds would be good, but the proposed trolley bus scheme has singularly failed thus far to prove that it is the answer.

PLEASE NOTE: The Public Inquiry is open to all. It runs Tuesday to Friday starting at 10am from 2nd September. Location: 5th Floor REGUS office, 2 Wellington Place LS1 4AP. Audio recordings of each day can be accessed through www. northleedslife.co.uk

Otley Quilting Classes Create Quilt for Charities Otley patchwork and quilting classes have created a stunning heart-themed quilt to raise money for three cancer charities – Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.

The quilt was inspired by a similar project by Worcestershire quilters, and by a 450km Women V Cancer bike ride in China in September, being tackled

by Susan Preston from Bramhope. Twenty quilters have contributed sections to the quilt, which will now be raffled.

“We have all been affected by cancer”, said Jo Simpson of Bramhope. “We wanted to do something to help and thought that a heart-themed quilt was a good way to do this.

Everyone has joined in making the individual blocks. It really is a stunning piece.”

Susan Preston commented: “I have seen friends fight cancer with indomitable spirit and I am in total admiration of them.

I am taking part in the cycle ride to help raise awareness and funds to help fight this dreadful disease.” https:// www.justgiving.com/SusanPreston/ Raffle tickets (£1) are available from Otley patchwork and quilting classes, and via josimpson55@sky.com The draw will take place in October.

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BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Dyneley Arms Traffic Lights – Update Following the introduction of the right turn filter, I have received a few comments and concerns, which I have taken up with the Traffic Manager, regarding the traffic sequence at the top of Pool Bank, the limited amount of time the filter is on, and cars shooting the lights on red when approaching from the Otley direction.

It is felt that the filter is not on for long enough.

CLLR ALEX SOBEL

Parliamentary Candidate for Leeds North West

This is my first column for North Leeds Life as a parliamentary candidate. Living in Weetwood, I’m a regular reader, and I’m delighted to be contributing.

Go Cycling After all the excitement of Le Tour and Lizzie Armistead’s Gold in the Commonwealth Games interest in cycling is at a new peak. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) which is the new body for transport has got new funding for the go:cycling scheme which will help the Project grow, it has already engaged with 25,000 people through free cycle training and bike maintenance.

Launched in 2012 as a £450,000 three year scheme, go:cycling was among the initiatives in West Yorkshire aimed at getting people ready for

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In précis, here is his response: “We have looked carefully at the points raised, we feel the recent modifications are safe, and are an improvement on the previous situation. We are modifying one signal head to make the signals easier to ‘read’.

This junction has been carefully considered over many years, examining possible factors causing accidents, [hence] we added the separate signal for traffic coming from the airport and turning right. This was found to be a common factor in a number of accidents. I am pleased to say that the accident record following that modification has improved.

We were aware that it still left a problem with significant delay at times to traffic coming from Leeds and turning right down Pool Bank and statistics show that in practice it is safer than it has been for many years.

the Tour de France by helping them commute by bike through investment in cycle routes and training. WYCA initiatives including go:smart, go:walking and go:jobs help to change the way commuters travel. The new funding will support bike recycling and bike loan schemes, adding to what is already in place. For more info, visit www.wygocycling.com Community events North Leeds has a thriving community life: every week I go to community events supporting different causes and neighbourhoods, especially in Summer which is rich with local fairs and festivals. On 19 September, there is a folk concert at High Farm Pub, Farrar Lane, Holt Park, which I am involved in organising. It will feature Rum Doodle, a folk-roots acoustic duo, and singer-songwriters Katy Raine and Ian Bellwood. Just £5 on the door I hope to see you there!

We feel the recent modifications are safe, and are an improvement on the previous situation We are moving the secondary traffic signal for people coming from the Otley direction from the far right side to the near left side.

This is being done to avoid any confusion when the traffic coming from the Otley direction sees its signal turning to red but may not be aware that traffic coming from Leeds may still has a green signal.

This may help with the red light jumping issue.” www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

WYCA initiatives including go:smart, go:walking and go:jobs help to change the way commuters travel.

The new funding will support bike recycling and bike loan schemes, adding to what is already in place

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A lot of people will be familiar with song – it’s a popular melody sung by primary school children, and this is the time of year when many young people move on into a new class or school.

The youngest children are about to take their first step into the school world, older ones are moving into secondary school and many young adults are about to take their next step, going on to further education and vocational courses after receiving their GCSE and A-Level results.

Some local school children

recently presented me with ‘buddies’, paper figures with children’s individual pleas to support the Send my Friends to School campaign, part of the Global Campaign for Education.

Many schools support this campaign which brings together children across the country to speak up for the right to education for millions of children around the world who currently receive no schooling.

We are fortunate in the UK to have a wide variety of educational opportunities for our children.

Vocational education, including apprenticeships, offers a great

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Headingley Neighbourhood Plan aims to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Headingley. To this end, we have been involving residents during the Summer. A questionnaire on different aspects of Headingley Neighbourhood has been prepared, and this is available in a printed version, as an email, and on our website. The Beckett’s Park RA, the Granbys Group, Headingley Network and the Turnways RA, have already circulated it to members and neighbours.

Meanwhile, a public meeting for the Neighbourhood as a whole, organised by the Interim Forum, was held at Headingley Methodist Church

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Hall, chaired by Cllr Walshaw.

Over fifty residents attended, from Beckett’s Park across to North Hyde Park, and from Shaw Lane down to Victoria Road. They heard explanations of Neighbourhood Planning from Ian Mackay, Neighbourhood Planning Manager at the Council, Jenna Riley, Community Planner in Inner NW Leeds, and Richard Tyler, Chair of the Interim Forum.

Residents were invited to give their thoughts on Headingley.

They listed the things they liked, the things they disliked, and actions they’d like to see taken.

Then groups of residents selected their top priorities.

What people liked especially about Headingley was its

Residents were invited to give their thoughts on Headingley.

They listed the things they liked, the things they disliked, and actions they’d like to see taken

community spirit, its heritage, its greenspaces and trees. What they disliked was the lack of community balance, the noise, rubbish and traffic, and the alcohol economy. And, not surprisingly, the actions they wanted were returning HMOs to family use, cleaning these up, enforcing against antisocial behaviour, and greater pedestrian and cycle safety.

If you live in the Neighbourhood, you can complete the questionnaire by visiting www. headingleyneighbourhoodplan. org.uk. Or, contact Richard Tyler, Headingley Neighbourhood Plan, c/o HEART, Bennett Road, Leeds LS6 3HN, info@ headingleyneighbourhoodplan. org.uk

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The concert hopes to Paul Thuilliez was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about eight years ago and through singing has largely recovered from the speech problems that afflicted him earlier. Delighted with his progress, Paul wanted others with similar problems to benefit from his experience.

With this in mind, he has organised a choral concert and hopes to raise significant funds, which will go towards promoting singing as a recognised therapy.

The concert will feature The Fairfax Singers, a much loved local mixed choir, and White Rose Barbershop, a local male voice chorus (Paul sings bass in

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Mention is also made of some who survived service in WW1, including the post-war Adel schoolmaster V.W.Sternberg, who was responsible a number of wartime themed postcards, some of which have the inscription ‘Designed in a dug-out in Flanders’.

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Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Kitson Clark and his wife Georgina (known as Ina) moved into Meanwoodside (where Meanwood Park is today) in 1903 after the Oates family.

They were described as ‘a thoroughly professional, industrial family with strong academic leanings’. After a classical education at Kings College, Cambridge, an engineering apprenticeship, and wartime experience in the army, Edwin became chairman of the family firm, Airedale Foundry, which mainly made railway locomotives.

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Adel Neighbourhood Forum Challenging new policies for Adel At the last meeting, Nick Brown, Joint Chairman, gave an update on the policies being developed as part of the Neighbourhood Plan. The plan has also been tested against the National Planning and Policy Framework (NPPF) and Leeds City Council Core Strategy, as these are essential requirements.

The policies are designed to ensure the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area. The major proposals cover the locations, mix and design of housing; the lack of primary school places to meet new demands; and traffic concerns arising from proposed new developments.

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Work is also being undertaken to develop ideas from the community on issues such as: • Identifying Adel as the green gateway to Leeds through increased tree planting on wide grass verges.

• Improving the character and appearance of retail frontages on Otley Road, incorporating tree planting where possible.

• Creating a network of green links between the open areas around Adel through new foot and cycle paths that connect to a citywide network.

• Protecting heritage buildings like Adel Parish Church and other important historical elements within the area. A historic walk around Adel will be promoted, and the redevelopment of the Eastmoor buildings offers potential for start-up businesses.

• Enhancement of existing community facilities for older residents and young people and a new play area for children.

• Promoting local offices, shops and services and supporting them with professional advice on issues that affect them and networking opportunities.

Ian Bond, Joint Chairman, said it was a challenging programme for the team of volunteers. He reminded everyone that the plan will become a statutory document and that the Forum would have to be consulted by anyone wishing to undertake development in Adel.

For further information contact:

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I love the rusty reds and oranges which seem to dominate the September garden and make

There are

Surprisingly

it look wonderfully photogenic in the soft

there is

autumnal light.

also still a

Plants to Enjoy This is the season where the grasses are stars of the border.

There are lovely, imaginative planting schemes using grasses at Scampston Hall near Malton, RHS Harlow Carr near Harrogate and at Dove Cottage nursery garden near Halifax if you would like to get some ideas.

Stipa arunindacea or Pheasant’s Tail Grass forms a wonderfully shaped clump of arching orange tinged foliage with light airy flower heads. It makes a good specimen plant or looks

There are lovely, imaginative planting schemes using grasses

many fantastic fruits and vegetables ready to harvest this month

good grown in a group mixed with orange, white or purple flowers.

Stipa gigantea is another favourite of mine and looks amazing when planted to form a tall semitransparent screen around a seating area for example.

Better Borders At this time of year many of us are thinking about what we can do to make the borders even better for next year. Certainly making a plan of what you want to grow will help, but so will dividing up your herbaceous perennial plants

chance to

including, apples.

sow seeds for quick maturing autumn and winter crops

to promote strong healthy growth.

Lift any plants that have not been divided for a few years and split them carefully, discarding all but the most healthy looking parts (usually from around the edges). Improve the soil in the bed by adding organic matter and then re-plant your newly divided plants to fit in with your improved planting plan.

To enhance your planting scheme still further, choose which bulbs you would like to add to it so that you can get them ordered in time for planting next month.

Kitchen Garden

at Scampston Hall near Malton

There are many fantastic fruits and vegetables ready to harvest this month including plums, apples, blackberries, raspberries, salad crops, chard, carrots, peas and many more.

Freezing, pickling and making jam are often the only ways to cope with the abundance of produce.

Surprisingly there is also still a chance to sow seeds for quick maturing autumn and winter crops. Try lettuces, spinach and spring onions.

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A Night of Music & Film at LeftBank Left Bank Leeds presents a night of music and moving image with an atmosphere inspired by the art and aesthetics of 1910-1920 on Saturday 6th September. Vintage rock ‘n’ roll, dark folk and blues will be matched with original film mixes projected by Martyn-John Hill.

Pictured: Das Pain

Tom Attah, a strong, soulful performer will play original songs inspired by the music of the old deep South. Patrick Duff, best known as the singer from Strangelove, will present disarmingly honest, dark folk songs. And Das Pain, who have been described as ‘lurching rock ‘n’ roll that takes in the rainy, booze-soaked atmosphere of Crime & the City Solution and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’, will present ‘songs of indefinable yearning’. Their new single - Joyride / Haunted Heart - comes out on vinyl in October.

Saturday 6th September Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LJ Doors 7pm. £5 / £4

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This

FILM

REVIEW

BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY DIRECTED BY: JAMES GUNN

lurid and frenetic space opera is

STARRING: :: CHRIS PRATT, ZOE SALDANA, BRADLEY COOPER, VIN DIESEL

loud,

CERT: 12A - RUNNING TIME: 121 MINS

action

Since the release of Iron Man, the now seemingly unstoppable powerhouse Marvel Studios has realised that, when it comes to comic book movie adaptations, brand awareness for the audience isn’t as important as you might have thought and the stratospheric box office performance of their cinematic outing for little known title Guardians of the Galaxy appears to bear this out.

This lurid and frenetic sci-fi extravaganza gleefully bucks the trend of gloomy, earthbound post-apocalyptic dystopia that has been par for the science fiction course for the last decade or so. Guardians of the Galaxy marks the return of the ‘space opera’ end of the genre, characterised by multiple planets, spaceship battles and freaky exotic aliens, the gold standard benchmark of which is, of course, the original Star Wars trilogy (the less said about the prequels the better), and JJ Abrams, who is currently reviving that franchise, would do well to take note.

Yes, it’s a Marvel comic book movie, it’s a loud, action packed, SFX laden spectacle and it’s utterly ridiculous. It’s also tremendous fun if you’re willing to hang up your higher critical faculties and enter into the spirit of the thing.

The film revolves around

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a merry band of misfits led by Peter Quill aka Starlord (Parks and Recreation’s Chris Pratt, an endearing comic actor now recast in the buffed up action hero mould), a swashbuckling, treasure hunting outlaw who’s an amalgamation of Han Solo

packed, utterly ridiculous and tremendous fun

and Indiana Jones. We first meet Quill on earth in 1988 where, moments after the death of his mother (a surprisingly dour and macabre opening to this day-glo, knockabout feature) he is abducted (by aliens, of course) and spirited away to the far reaches of the galaxy.

Flash forward and the adult Quill gets his hands on some kind of mystical orb containing an infinity stone (or something) capable of destroying whole worlds and much sought after by evil galactic baddie (and apparently goth-rock band member), Ronan.

The procurement of this prized trinket lands Quill/ Starlord in hot water and thrusts him into the company of the other “Guardians”. There’s Gamora, a kick-ass assassin (Zoe Saldana here swapping her blue complexion of Avatar for a green skin tone), musclebound, literal-minded Drax the Destroyer (WWE wrestler Dave Bautista) whose inability to grasp metaphor makes for an amusing running gag and, best of all, Rocket, a wise-cracking, gun-toting racoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper) accompanied

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by his lumbering sidekick, Groot (Vin Diesel) a verbally limited humanoid tree creature. Look, I told you it’s ridiculous.

With another more po-faced sci-fi feature the labouring of plot points (which sound like complete gibberish) would quickly become exasperating.

Luckily in this case the filmmakers seem to have as little patience for the particulars of the storyline as we do.

Every now and then there’s some perfunctory blather about whatever the hell’s going on before swiftly launching into the next comedic scene or action set piece.

Director, James Gunn handles both the slapstick laughs and the ray-gun zapping and fisticuffs with aplomb and while the film is inevitably CGI heavy it manages to avoid having the numbing effect of bludgeoning one insensible with pixels, as

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is the case with Michael Bay’s god-awful Transformers movies.

It’s probably impossible for a movie featuring a talking racoon and Vin Diesel as a tree to take itself at all seriously and so Guardians of the Galaxy wholeheartedly embraces its absurdity and runs riot with it.

It also boasts some eye-popping art direction with alien planet landscapes that look like a Yes album cover come to life and the hair/makeup and wardrobe departments seem to have a field day. Benefitting from the likable charm of its central cast, a killer retro soundtrack and smart pop culture references l i b e r a l l y p e p p e r e d throughout, GATG bounces along with enough wit and verve to distinguish it from the glut of other brash summer blockbuster fare and is absurdly, mindlessly enjoyable on its own terms.

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Sound & Vision The new season is equally as tempting. The club screens films on Tuesdays evenings (8pm) once a month. It is run for and by the members, but you don’t have to be a member to go along and enjoy the best of modern cinema.

Membership costs £20 a year, which gives reduced-price entry, the chance to vote for the Members’ Choice film and free DVD-borrowing of past screenings and other classic films.

If you’re not on the emailing list and would like to be, email Tina at filmsatheart@gmail.com.

You can also follow them on Twitter @FilmsatHeart, or pick up a copy of the latest flyer at HEART. Kicking off the new season at 8pm on Tuesday 9th September is ‘Shell’ (Scotland 2012). HEART Café will be open for food until 7.30pm and for drinks until the film starts.

You don’t

A second full year of Films at HEART has come and gone. Enthusiastic audiences enjoyed a really good variety of drama, comedy and quirkiness from around the world, with screenings of contemporary, critically-acclaimed films.

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Making Music in North Leeds North Leeds Music Centre will open at Carr Manor Community School on Saturday 6th September for another year of community music making in the heart of North Leeds.

are generous concessions available. For more information, call Mark Sturdy, Head of Centre, on 0113 378 2850, email north.leeds.music.centre@ leeds.gov.uk, or visit www.artformsleeds.co.uk/ musiccentres. Alternatively, go along and have a chat

with the teachers at enrolment on the morning of Saturday 6th September, or any term-time Saturday morning after that.

The centre, which has been running since the 1970s, is one of seven operated across the city

by Leeds City Council. Students aged from three to 83, and from absolute beginners to seasoned players, are welcome to join any of the centre’s classes, bands, choirs and orchestras, which range in style from classical and jazz to rock and pop. The centre also holds regular concerts, and has supported local causes such as the Oakwood Clock campaign.

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Ocean Film Festival at The Carriageworks

The International Ocean Film Festival is set to make a splash at The Carriageworks on 24th September.

The festival, which originated in Australia, will feature a selection of the world’s most captivating ocean-themed short films and will be shown in 14 towns and cities across the UK. It will showcase over two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

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Heart-stopping shots of surfers riding wild waves and adrenalin-inducing scenes of divers swimming with white sharks will leave you on the edges of your seat. The festival is also full of touching interviews and insightful narrations from characters whose lives are inspired by the ocean.

The 2014 highlights include: ‘And Then We Swam’ - an incredible story of adventure, foolhardiness and survival as two friends set out to row across the Indian Ocean with no rowing experience and no support boat.

‘Duct Tape Surfing’ - Pascale Honore, who is paralysed from the waist down, was fascinated by the ocean and dreamed of being able to surf. With the help of a roll of duct tape her dream eventually becomes reality.

‘Sportlife Saga: Water’: World champion free-diver Guillaume Néry transforms the sport of free-diving into an art, reaching depths of more than 100m For tickets and information, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk Pictured- Diver, Guillaume Néry Photo- Julie Gautier

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1 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £10.50. Canadian rock’n’roll band from Vancouver led by Stephen McBean.

Get Cape. Wear Cape.

Fly. Tue 2 Sep, Brudenell

Social Club, £12.10. Catchy, heartrending tunes full of big ideas, sing-a-longs & shouty punk refrains.

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger Wed 3 Sep,

Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Sean Lennon & Charlotte Kemp Muhl play trippy psychedelic rock.

Andrew Combs Wed 3

Sep, Oporto, £11. Singersongwriter & guitarist whose sound is a mix of ‘60s Chicago blues & vintage Nashville folk.

Serious Sam Barrett, X-Ray Cat Trio Fri 5 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £7/£6adv. Some of the best rockin’ folk-blues around.

The Dunwells Fri 5 Sep, The

Wardrobe, £10. Leeds-based Americana band

Rob Van Sante & Alan Reid Fri 5 Sept. 8pm at

Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Stalwarts of the International Celtic/English folk tradition.

Former Battlefield Band £7advance/£9

Tom Attah, Patrick Duff, Das Pain Sat 6 Sep, Left

Bank, £4.40 - £5.50. A night of music & moving image inspired by the art & aesthetics of 1910-1920.

Sentimentalists Sat 6 Sept, Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Northern cult band already booaked for Glastonbury 2015 Benefit gig for SI Leeds Literary Prize. £11/£9

The Pharcyde Sat 6 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £17.60.

Smart, witty and wickedly fun hip-hop.

The Petty Heartbreakers Sun 7 Sep, Duck & Drake,

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6pm, Free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with and without The Heartbreakers.

Tim Loud + TG Elias Tues 9 Sep, The Woods, Chapel Allerton, free. Acoustic roots, folk, blues.

Benjamin Booker Wed 10

Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. New Orleans based singer-songwriter plays a cocktail of punk, folk, & New Orleans blues.

Coasts Sat 13 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Indie-pop influenced by the likes of Foals & The Cure.

Vamp Sat 13 Sep, The Hop,

Rue Royale Tue 16 Sep, Oporto, £6.60. Intimate lo-fi folk with gorgeous understated melodies & harmonies Talons Wed 17 Sep, Belgrave

Music Hall, £6.60. Combining the energy of hardcore, the subtleties of post-rock & the complexities of math-rock.

White Manna Wed 17 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £6.60.

Space rock taken to stellar depths.

Throwing Muses Thu

18 Sep, Irish Centre, £22.

Moody, acoustic-ambient indie-rock

Free.Good Time Classic Rock covers including Free, Rolling Stones, Hendrix along with a few original tunes.

Honeyblood Thu 18 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70, Slacker-grunge-garage-rock.

Luke Sital-Singh Sun 14 Sep, Belgrave Music Hall, £9.90. Contempory alt-folk

The Wardrobe, £11. Singer, guitarist &songwriter for Therapy?

OWLS Sun 14 Sep Brudenell

Knuckledust Sat 20 Sep, Temple of Boom, £8.80.

Heavy original punk and hardcore noise.

Social Club, £11. Indie rock band from Chicago.

Nik Kershaw Mon 15 Sep

City Varieties Music Hall, £21.50. 80s pop hero & acclaimed singer/ songwriter.

Pete Molinari Band Mon 15 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £11.20. One of Britain’s finest country, blues & rock ‘n’ roll singers.

Har Mar Superstar Mon 15 Sep, The Wardrobe, £13.20.

Sexually charged electrodisco-funk.

James Rhodes Tue 16 Sep, Leeds Town Hall, £20 /18.

Outrageous, charismatic & brilliant pianist with a rock star attitude plays a programme including Schubert and Chopin.

Matt Baxter + Sleepwalker’s station

Tues16 Sep, The Woods, Chapel Allerton, free. .

Acoustic roots, folk, blues.

Andy Cairns Fri 19 Sep,

Angel Olsen Mon 22 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Intimate songwriting with a strong, ethereal tone & hypnotic rhythm acoustic guitar.

Willy Porter Tue 23 Sep,

Seven Arts Leeds, £10. Indiefolk with an edge. Blends rich lyricism with a warm,

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witty dynamic that takes audiences on a bawdy, fun, unforgettable ride.

Tim Loud + Boss Caine

Tues 23 Sep, The Woods Chapel Allerton, free. .

Acoustic roots, folk, blues.

Jaws Tue 23 Sep, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80. Indie rock outfit hotly tipped as ones to watch.

Holy Wave Wed 24 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80.

An indie/psychedelic rock n’ roll five piece from El Paso, Texas.

The Besnard Lakes Thu 25 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80 - £13.20. Indie rock band from Montreal, Canada.

Woman’s Hour Fri 26 Sep, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80.

Suave, classy indie.

James Taylor Sat 27 Sep, First Direct Arena, £59.50.

Renowned & influential singer-songwriter.

Roger McGuinn Sun 28 Sep, City Varieties Music Hall, £29.10. Former lead singer of the ‘60s West Coast folk rock, psychedelic pop superstars The Byrds.

Slum Village Mon 29 Sep,

Belgrave Music Hall, £16.50.

Detroit rap trio with soul stirring sounds & insightful lyrics

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More than 400 people will take part in the 2014 Starlight Hike in aid of Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley. The event on 27th September is open to everyone (and their dogs!) and aims to raise £30,000 towards the cost of running the hospice.

The walk sets off at 10pm and follows a 10K marshalled route of landscaped gardens and parkland at Temple Newsam, parts of which are lit with a multitude of lights, and participants are asked to raise as much sponsorship as possible.

Paul and Becca Swinfen took part in the Leeds Starlight Hike last year in memory of Becca’s grandfather, Roy, who developed a terminal brain tumour and opted for palliative care at home in Horsforth.

The Wheatfields community nursing team supported Roy throughout his illness, providing not only superb care for Roy, but also respite care for his wife Barbara and the family.

They raised over £600, which would cover the cost of a nurse in the community for four days. “Taking part in the Starlight Hike was a great way to raise funds and say thank you to the community nurses at Wheatfields”, said Paul. “The level of support Roy received was outstanding. We would definitely encourage others to get involved. It was a fantastic experience walking under the stars through the grounds of Temple Newsam, and a perfect opportunity to take part in a sporting event knowing that we had helped raise money for this worthwhile cause.”

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Pictured: Paul and Becca Swinfen

They raised over £600, which would cover the cost of a nurse in the community for four days

The Hospice provides care for people with incurable illnesses.

Many of those taking part in the walk do so because someone they knew was cared for at Wheatfields.

Others take part just for the fun of it.

It’s thanks to the thousands of people across Leeds who care and take part in events like this that much needed money is raised to help Wheatfields carry out its vital work.

The event opens at 8.30pm with entertainment. The walk gets underway at 10pm and ends around midnight with a hot butty and a goodie bag!

To register, visit www.sueryder. org/StarlightHike

Moor Allerton Golf Club Ladies Support Mencap Moor Allerton’s Lady Captain, Lyn Fromant, added a charitable twist to her Lady Captain’s Day this year. The format was specifically altered to allow the members to contribute to Leeds Mencap.

Mary Martin was the overall winner, coming in with a very respectable net 73. This was followed by some entertaining chipping and putting competitions, a cocktail reception, high tea and prize giving presentation. The day raised over £300 for the charity.

“I’d like to thank Moor Allerton Golf Club and Lyn Fromant for organising such a hugely successful day”, said Cath Lee, Leeds Mencap CEO. “We very much appreciate the fundraising support of Moor Allerton Golf Club’s Ladies’ Section, which will allow us to continue supporting families and individuals with learning disabilities.”

Anyone wishing to organise similar events or support Leeds Mencap in any way, should contact the fundraising team on 0113 235 1331 or catherine. storey@leedsmencap.org.uk, or visit www.leedsmencap.org.uk

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Join us under starlight to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice Temple Newsam Saturday 27 September at 10pm Challenge yourself and have a fantastic night out on our 10k walk through Temple Newsam, remembering loved ones and raising money for Sue Ryder – Wheatfields. The Starlight Hike is a night out with a difference.

Adults: £15 Under 16s: free Register now at sueryder.org/starlighthike or call 0113 2033 338

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It will be wonderful to have two head coaches at the same event.

Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club is holding a Sporting Dinner on Friday 10th October at Headingley Stadium.

The evening will feature two of the country’s leading sports coaches.

Stuart Lancaster, England RFU Head Coach, will give a talk on Building a Team & Leadership. He will give an insight into the methods he has used to reinvigorate the England Rugby Team, and show how these can be applied in education, business, politics and in smaller cricket, rugby and other sports clubs.

Pictured: Stuart Lancaster

And, Jason Gillespie, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s First XI Coach (and hopefully coach of the 2014 County Champions) will take part in a Q&A session with the ‘Voice of Yorkshire Cricket’ - Dave Callaghan of BBC Radio Leeds.

It will be wonderful to have the head coaches of the 2014 County Champions & 2015 Rugby World Cup winners speaking at the same event!!

Tickets (£55 or £500 for table of ten) include a three-course meal. The club also has a main dinner sponsorship package - for £2,000, the sponsor will be given two tables (20 guests), be able to distribute their promotional literature, have their names on the menu cards, video screens etc. and be invited to a private pre-dinner champagne reception with Stuart Lancaster, Jason Gillespie, Rachel Reeves MP (club patron) and other distinguished guests.

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Over the last two years, Leeds College of Chinese Physical Culture participated in an EU Lifelong Learning project funded by Grundtvig. This was a partnership project between France, the Netherlands and Germany to deliver and promote good practice in the traditional Chinese art of Lishi, a form of Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Taoist Yoga.

Lishi teachers took part in intensive courses, enhancing the quality of training and stimulating them so as to encourage more people to experience the benefits of this traditional Chinese art.

“It has been a wonderful experience to work with our European partners”, said John Garland, senior Lishi instructor who attended several of the courses in Germany. “The challenges we face are very similar, especially in terms of promoting a very physical culture in the digital era. We are

The challenges we all face are very similar

now working together to deliver online Lishi classes, which is really exciting.”

The participating organisations were: The College of Chinese Physical Culture, UK, The Foundation for Traditional Chinese Movement Arts, Netherlands, The Association de Gymnastique Chinoise de Lyon, France, and Lishi Germany. ‘Lishi International’ has been established as an umbrella organisation.

The partners all use traditional Chinese performing arts to help adults acquire knowledge and skills which help them take responsibility for their own lives.

It promotes a healthier lifestyle, a healthy and supple body, selfconfidence, social and practical skills such as managing teams

and resolving conflicts. The joint project had three main objectives: the exchange of training methods, enhancing the quality of teachers, and increasing the number of people practicing traditional Chinese performing arts.

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The Leeds Softball Association’s (LSA) annual Softball

Hannah’s Top Grade!

Tournament was held the end of June at Grange Park Sports Club, Wetherby. Around 250 players, umpires and tournament organisers from around the country attended, and 20 mixed teams slugged it out across six full softball diamonds, specially marked out for the occasion.

Pictured: Leeds Lighting Team The first stage saw a round robin where all the teams faced off against other teams in their respective groups.

In the Competition division, there were teams representing Leeds, Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Manchester; and teams from as far away as Liverpool, Nottingham, Manchester and London in the Recreation division.

It took months of careful planning to ensure the tournament’s success.

An Executive Committee of around 12 volunteers worked tirelessly booking entertainment and catering, marking pitches, recording scores and organising match fixtures.

At the top level B-comp division, Leeds Terriers endured some tough fixtures but successfully defended the previous year’s coveted Cup. Larry Chan, Terriers Captain, said: “Last year was obviously a big win for Leeds, as none of the Terriers ever remembered a Leeds team winning our own tournament in as long as any of us had played. To be able

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to defend our title, especially coming back from three disappointing one-run losses, felt amazing and was a testament to the resolve of our players.”

This season, Leeds Terriers have already chalked up wins at East Midlands Firstball and the British Airways Plate competition. Also representing the city was Leeds Lighting, who recently made it to the finals of four separate softball tournaments, claiming silverware twice.

Leeds Softball Association membership consists of over 300 men and women actively playing and representing a dozen teams in the league. Matches are currently played at Roundhay Park (off Princess Avenue) usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Along with local fixtures, the organisation regularly sends teams around the country to compete in weekend tournaments.

For more information, email leedssoftball@gmail.com or visit www. leedssoftball.com

Hannah Garnett (14), a pupil at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in Meanwood recently gained a distinction in the Grade Eight saxophone examinations of The Royal Schools of Music, internationally recognised qualifications in music performance and theory.

“Hannah’s achievement is one that only the most talented musicians can hope to gain - the highest grade”, said Mrs Mhari Keith, curriculum leader for music at Cardinal Heenan. “It’s a remarkable feat for someone her age.”

Hannah took up the instrument five years ago.

She plays in both the Cardinal Heenan orchestra and the Leeds Youth Jazz & Rock Orchestra (LYJRO) and is about to go on tour to South Africa with the LYJRO. The trip includes concerts and performance workshops with a partnership school in Durban. She also plays with the Leeds Youth Wind Band.

Hannah also plays flute, clarinet and piano and will take her Grade Eight examination in flute in December. Her challenge then will be to pass her GCSE examinations next Summer.

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Another school year is set to begin, and once again parents all over Leeds are looking at the various independent schools, tuition programmes and extra-curricular activities that will give their children the very best educational experience. We look at what just a few have to offer.

Fulneck Has All the Right Ingredients

Small classes, dedicated teachers always willing to go the extra mile, a stunning location‌Fulneck School has all the ingredients of an outstanding independent school.

At Fulneck, every child is given the opportunity to flourish. Based in Pudsey, it offers a truly personalised education to each of its pupils. The emphasis is on stretching and challenging all abilities, both inside and outside of the classroom. There is no barrier to success. The academically capable are constantly pushed by a stimulating curriculum, and those with dyslexia and other learning needs expertly guided by a highly experienced learning support unit.

This month, Fulneck School celebrates the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre. Housed in one of the site’s listed buildings, the Centre will bring together the heritage of the historic site with vibrant, contemporary interior design and cutting edge IT facilities.

The emphasis is on stretching and challenging all abilities, both inside and outside of the classroom.

There is no barrier to success

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Outstanding independent day & boarding school for girls & boys aged 3-18 in Pudsey, Leeds * Excellent support for all academic abilities, with a curriculum designed to ‘stretch and challenge’ all pupils * Highly accredited Learning Support for dyslexic pupils * Extensive extra-curricular opportunities including speech & drama, music, forensic science and dance * Wide range of sports on offer including lessons at Fulneck Golf Club

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Fulneck School, Fulneck, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8DS 0113 257 0235 enquiries@fulneckschool.co.uk www.fulneckschool.co.uk @FulneckSchool New website launching Autumn 2014!

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Richmond House - A Welcoming, Happy Environment Richmond House School, an independent preparatory school providing education for children aged three to 11 years, achieved ‘excellent’ in all ten categories in its recent ISI inspection – caring, family atmosphere, specialist teaching, sport facilities, small class sizes, and 100% 11+ exam success rate.

Richmond House understands that starting school is a big step. That’s why it places such emphasis on providing a welcoming and happy environment.

For further information, go along to one of its Open Days on Tuesday 30th September for the whole school (2pm-7pm), or Wednesday 5th November for Nursery and Reception (9am-12 noon), or call 0113 275 2670.

Kumon Programmes Help Children Achieve The Kumon maths and English study programmes enable students of all ages and abilities to achieve. The unique Kumon programmes help to developing their potential and nurture their independence. Following a free assessment, children join the programme at an individually set starting point, laying a solid foundation for effective learning. Their progress will be tailored to their individual needs, ensuring they continue to achieve.

Pictured: Preeti Narang

Children develop invaluable study skills and confidence as they become independent learners

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Children develop invaluable study skills and confidence as they become independent learners, regularly studying above the international standard for their age.

Through daily study they your child will strive towards, enabling them to realise their potential both at school and beyond.

In addition to daily homework, children also attend the study centre up to twice a week.

To discuss the Kumon programme further and book a free assessment, contact Preeti Narang on 0113 414 5996.

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

Visit www.rhschool.org for more information

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

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Performing with Stagecoach

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For nearly 25 years, Stagecoach Theatre Schools have taught children to sing, dance, act and perform on stage and beyond.

Their classes are designed to help young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills – most importantly, they also have fun! They offer the chance to pursue a career in the arts, or simply to learn new skills to share with friends and family.

Children from a Leeds Stagecoach Theatre Arts School were delighted to be asked to join Robbie Williams for his Leeds Concert earlier this Summer.

They received VIP treatment and, when they returned to their dressing room, they found that Robbie had laid on a Pizza Party!

Children aged four to 18 can join Stagecoach. For more information visit www.stagecoach.co.uk or call Ken Davison on 01757 248884.

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Once again Ralph Thoresby School walked away with a number of awards at the ‘Wharfedale Festival Of Theatre’ on 12th July.

This time it was for its production of the musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. The standard of the musicals simply gets better every year. Outstanding set, lighting and music complemented the fabulous performances of the young stars.

The school won Best Overall Musical (for the second year running), Best Director (Sam Milnes), Best leading male in a musical (Jonny Lee), Best choreography, and the Festival Chairman’s special award went to ‘The Muses’ for the high standard of close harmony singing.

Pictured: Jonny Lee, Joe Collins, Sam Boyes, Heather Brook, Jonny Giles, and Sam Milnes

We are delighted that the students’ talent has been recognised at such a prestigious awards night

Certificates of merit for ‘Outstanding Performances’ were also awarded to Jonny Lee, Heather Brook, Joe Collins, Jonny Giles, Tom Rushfirth and Dennis Banda.

“We are delighted that the students’ talent has been recognised at such a prestigious awards night”, said Sam Milnes, Director and Head of Drama.

“Many of those receiving awards were adult performers, so it was particularly pleasing for us to scoop so many prizes in the schools and youth section.”

“Yet again, our performing arts students have excelled themselves”, said Head Teacher Will Carr. “As the school continues to improve in all key areas, it is really pleasing to see standards maintained in a traditional area of strength for us.”

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The Leeds Jewish Free School (for children aged 11 – 18) the UK’s first Jewish secondary free school, partially opened its doors last September and officially opened in March. This was not only an historic occasion for the Jewish community, but also a significant new development for Leeds, not least because of the unique partnership it has with the Rodillian Academy in Wakefield, which provides all the secular teaching.

“As an educational establishment we are extremely proud of our performance in the first year, in terms of the academic progress and the amount of social

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interaction”, said head teacher Jeremy Dunford. “We had high expectations and all the pupils have exceeded them. Their academic progress shows they have made two or more years progress in one year.”

The LJFS teaching facilities provide access to first class shared learning environments with Brodetsky Primary School.

The new buildings offer a series of linked open learning spaces, mixed with specialist teaching areas including food technology, material technology, science and performing arts.

Having the two educational establishments together is proving a huge advantage. The whole campus offers a package similar to facilities found in the independent sector.

For further information, please contact Jeremy Dunford on 0113 2693176 or headteacher@ljfs.org

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Pupils at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School are stock market champions! The school beat 18 other teams from schools across West Yorkshire as they traded shares and cash with the aim of making the most money in simulated stock market trading.

The team of five 14 year olds – Sally Greaney, Joseph Fahy, Frances Grindrod, Lauren Hamilton and Sam Morris – was taking part in ‘Stock Market Challenge’, a business and enterprise event run by Leeds Metropolitan University and educational publisher 10 Lane Learning.

The organisers praised the Cardinal Heenan team for its well-researched, but risky strategy, which involved buying a large number of shares in one company towards the end of the competition. Sally Greaney was awarded special commendation for her work as media analyst, which influenced her team’s decisions to buy and sell shares.

“Our pupils enjoyed the excitement of a live trading floor”, said Business Teacher, Luke Matterson. “They made decisions under pressure and took calculated risks. This was a

Students’ Design is ‘Highly Commended’ at Young Innovator Awards Three students from The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) were recently highly commended in the Young Innovator of the Year Awards, run by Harper Adams University.

The awards are aimed at 11-19 year olds who are interested in design and innovation. Entrants had to

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Such events help students to be prepared for the world of work, with the confidence to make sound choices.”

Winners collected a trophy, gift vouchers and an invitation to visit to the offices of stockbrokers Redmayne Bentley in Leeds.

Another Cardinal Heenan team, made up of Hannah Blinston, Joseph Booth, Niamh Burke, Lottie Jordens-Harris and Edmond Nyantou secured a top ten place.

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Year 8 pupils Jenni Greenfield, Nikita Bharath and Laura Memmott designed ‘Phoebe R’ (the planning, helping, organising, excellent, best ever robot!) which will get you organised – from waking you in the morning, to reminding you to do your homework.

From around 1,000 entries, 50 were shortlisted and their creators invited to the awards ceremony at Harper Adams. As well as being shortlisted in the team category, Jenni, Nikita and Laura’s video earned them Highly Commended in the Best School/College category.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Adel Badminton Club

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

Chris 225 9426, Dave 267 0572

Adel Crown Green Bowling Club (next to Adel

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

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

Adel Squash Club meets

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

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

Adel Tennis Club Enjoy

social or competitive tennis on 3 carpet & 2 tarmac courts. Ideally situated at AWMA sports ground next to Adel Church. All standards welcome. Junior coaching available. Details: John

Micklethwaite 267 4071

Badminton Anyone?

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

Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

Bramhope Bowls Club

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

Stewart 267 3311, Jaci 267 9761

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

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

267 3311

Briggate Morris is looking

for new dancers & musicians for next season. Try it for free!

Female dancers from ages 8 – 80, all abilities. Practice Mon 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Details:

briggate@hotmail.co.uk

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

Holt Park Bowls Club

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

Mcquade 225 4503

Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players for

North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 2014-15 season.

Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark Bramfitt

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming

club with reasonable membership rates. Details:

Roger Harris, 07806 789580, rharris999@hotmail.co.uk

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you

disabled or have a condition where swimming could help?

LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active.

Safe & relaxed environment.

Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

Leeds City Korfball Free sessions Mon, 6.30pm at Bedquilts playing fields, Adel. Look for the big yellow baskets! Details:

leedskorfball@gmail.com

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,

Leeds Penguins Lacrosse Club trains Mon 7.15pm at Adel, matches Saturdays.

New & experienced players welcome. Details:

07970 863483, bramfitt_m@ yahoo.co.uk

leedslacrosse@hotmail. co.uk

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon

Like to Walk? Join group

& 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

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

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

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

Meanwood Park Bowling Club welcomes new

members. Details: Margaret Butterworth 274 7076

Phoenix Folk Dancers

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

English Country Dancing.

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

01943 467851

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of 5 -

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

01943 430657

Spartan Race Ellington Banks, Ripon Sun 28 Sept.

This 5 Mile, 15 challenging obstacle race is a great opportunity to take on something new & raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Centre (registration £35, minimum sponsorship £200). Details:

206 8620, tifaine.carter@ nhs.net

Yorkshire Plusnet Marathon in York 12

Oct. Great course for a first marathon or for those wanting a PB! Join Team St Gemma’s! Details: Becky

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

Details: Richard 267 362

Meanwood Cricket Club

(2nd oldest club in Leeds!) is looking for new players.

Running 2 sides in Wetherby League. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd.

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

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82 Smile for Miles Sat 20 Sept. Six mile sponsored family walk from St Gemma’s, Moortown, to Roundhay Park & back. Celebrate someone special to you & raise funds for patient care. Entry £5 (children U-12 free). Free hot drink & cake! Details: 218 5505, www.st-gemma.co.uk

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

Paul 07795 154444, www. stchadscc.com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

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

Wallace 274 9917

St Christopher’s Cycling Club Friendly club. Rides

start Sun 8.30am (Apr – Sept) from car park opposite

Community Notices Lawnswood Cemetery, for rides of 40-55 miles & 9am (Sept-March) for rides of 3040 miles. All welcome (U-18s should be accompanied).

Details: 278 603, www. facebook.com/LSCCC

Yorkshire Marathon Join Team Leeds Mencap on 12 Oct! Places limited so get in touch! Details: Fahad Khan

858 2029, fahad.khan@ leedsmencap.org.uk, www. leedsmencap.org.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS Bramhope Arts Club

meets 7.30pm Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. Mon 1 Sept: watercolour demo ‘A River Scene’ by Richard Alred.

Sept 8: Practical, ‘Water reflections’, Sept 15: Open Evening. Sept 22: Practical figure drawing. Sept 29: Bus Queue. New members welcome. Meet them at Bramhope Show 7 Sept.

Details: Jeff 01423 508867

Chinese Brush Painters Society meets Sat 20 Sept,

10am - 4pm at Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool.

Local artist Ping Kelly will give a workshop on how to paint orchids & morning glory with butterflies. New members welcome. Details:

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

East Keswick Art Exhibition Sat 27- Sun 28

Sept, 10am - 4.30pm East Keswick Hall. Work by club members & local artists.

Paintings, prints, crafts & teas. Free admission. Details:

Eastkeswickart@aol.com

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios, Westroyd Pk, New St, Farsley LS28. Details: www.

farsleyartclub.org.uk

Headingley Flower Club

meets 1st Fri, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Hall, Otley Rd. September demonstraion

by Judy Watker entitled ‘La Dolce Vita’. Guests & new members welcome. Details:

Mrs Young 267 9445

Horsforth Art Society

meets 7.30pm Wed at The Studio 15 Back Lane. 3 Sept: Charles Kelly watercolour demonstration - wet wildlife theme. 1 Oct: Landscape in watercolour with Alan Smith. Also open Mon 10am – noon; Tues & Thurs 1.30 – 3.30pm. Non members welcome. Details: 258 8492

www.horsforthartsociety. wordpress.com

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS)

meets Wed 17 Sept, 2pm Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Moor Rd, LS6 for lecture by Diana Lloyd entitled ‘Lucie Rie & her influence on 20th

www.albatyres.co.uk

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century studio ceramics’ Guests £5. Call to check availability. Details: 284

3290, www.nadfas.org.uk

Life Drawing Art Group

Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley.

New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models. Details:

Laurence Limon 07856 735179

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Book Sale Sat 20 Sept

10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Hundreds of paperbacks & hardbacks + jigsaws. Many children’s books just 20p.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat.

Everyone welcome.

Coffee Shop Tues 10am

– 12 noon at Bramhope Methodist Church. Delicious homemade scones every week. Friendly atmosphere all welcome.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am –

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

Horsforth in Bloom Brica-Brac Sale & Coffee Morning Sat 6 Sept, 10am –

12 noon in Central Methodist Church. Details: 258 3521

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored

by Horsforth Churches Together) is on Sat 6 Sept, 9.30am – 12.30pm on Town St.

Leeds Feline Friends Charity Auction Sat 20

Sept, St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth LS18 5LQ. Viewing 10am, auction 11am.

Numerous bargains

Nearly New Sale Babies, Toddlers & Mums-2-B Sat 13 Sept,10am – 12 noon at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown.

50 stalls + room selling St Gemma’s shops donated items. Entry £1. Details:

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

Plant Sale Sat 20 Sept,

10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church.

Herbaceous, alpines, shrubs, winter pansies & violas + Spring bulbs. In aid of Macmillan Nursing.

St Gemma’s Indoor Car Boot Sale Sat 27 Sept

10am – 1pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. A wide variety of items at bargain prices! Entry by donation. Details: Jenny

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

Vintage Fair Sat 6/ Sun 7 Sept, 10am – 4pm St Gemma’s Hospice, Moortown. Award-winning Vintage Fair featuring retro clothes, jewellery, home wares, vinyl & collectables.

Visit the Vintage Team room, have a vintage makeover, or get your items valued by Leeds auctioneer Gary Don! Details: Danielle 218 5580

West Park United Reformed Church Coffee Morning (Spen Lane) 1st Sat, 10.30am. Bacon butties & toasted tea-cakes. All welcome

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets

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

Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed

about what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Local news, events etc. Details:

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

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon (Sept – May), 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. New members welcome. Next meeting 8 Sept, when Joe Maiden will give a talk entitled ‘Grow with Joe’. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095

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

Aire Valley Dolls House Club meets 2nd Mon. New

members welcome. Details: Natalie Wilson 287 6272, airevalleydollshouse. blogspot.co.uk

Cookridge Gardening Club Annual Show Sat 13

Sept, 2 – 4.15pm. Classes for flowers, fruit, veg, craftwork, embroidery, knitting, cooking, photography, & children’s section. Entries accepted Fri 7.30 – 9pm & Sat 8.45 – 10.45am. Adm £1 non members, children U-16 free. Details: Martin Tyas 261

2471, Katherine Hill 267 1858

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets Mon 1 Sept,

Mon 15 Sept 10.30am at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Details: 07876

562686, www.u3asites.org. uk/cookridge

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society

Season starts 8 Oct with ‘Philomena’ starring Judi Dench & Steve Coogan, at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Showings 2nd Wed each month, 7pm (refreshments & chat 6.30pm). Members enjoy 7 films for £20 or 5 for £17.

Guests welcome (£4) Details:

Shirley 267 2464

Delicious Bites Cookery Club Tues 12 – 2pm, 24 Regent Tce, Hyde Park. £2. Creche £1 extra.

Details: 07402 515516, bitesdelicious@yahoo.co.uk

Friends of Hunger Hills Woods meet 2nd Sat, 10am

on Hall Lane to carry out various practical tasks in the wood. Wear suitable clothing & gloves. Details: 258 3140,

www.hungerhillswoods.org

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days

1st Sat. Help tidy the cemetery, under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Details:

Alan Mann (Secretary) 07901 656886, friendsof lawnswoodcemetery@ yahoo.co.uk

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

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

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

Details: rhinos4ever@ hotmail.com , www. holtparktra.btck.co.uk

10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall &

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Margaret’s Hall & Thurs 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Hall. Good car parking & no stairs! Visitors welcome.

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

Details: Mrs Zoe Bent 258 1580

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

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

Leeds Cat Rescue

& 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 12 Sept, 1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion.

Details: humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

‘I’m From Meanwood’

Community group for anyone in LS7 or surrounding area.

Photos & memories of old & new Meanwood. Over 1,000 photos. Details: I’m From

Meanwood on Facebook

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached.

Improve your social life & make new friends. Not a dating agency. Details:

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

Kirkstall Community Garden Grow your own

food, learn new skills & share ideas with others.

All welcome. Free access to educational resources & growing facilities.

Volunteers welcome. Details:

kirkstallgarden@gmail.com

Lawnswood Bridge Club

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

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

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

Leeds Combined Arts Book Reading Group

Mon 8 Sept, 4pm at HEART Headingley. New book ‘The Garden of Evening Mists’

by Tan Twan Eng. All who wish can read £1.50 (incl refreshments) Details: www.

leedscombinedarts.org.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues,

8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple – includes all events & admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show. Details: Pat 225

0030, www.leedshs.org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets Tues 16 Sept & Mon 6 Oct at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495,

info@leedshospitalalert. org.uk

Leeds Microscopical Society meets Thurs 11

Sept, 7.15pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7BX. Mike Smith will speak on Tardigrades. 25 Sept: Gossip evening. Details: 293 5991

Leeds Oxfam Group has

raised thousands of pounds over the past year. Everyone welcome to join their programme of interesting &

informative events. Find them on Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues, 7.30pm

St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, LS8. New season packed with talks/ lectures, competitions.

2 Sept: Talk by Pat Reed DPAGB. Judging of ‘Summer Assignment’ later in month, + annual competition on theme of ‘Transport’. New members welcome. Details: www.

four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

RSPB Leeds Group

AGM Weds 17 Sept, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2.

Includes illustrated talk ‘The Birds of the Harrogate Area’

by Colin Slater showing the great variety of bird species in Nidderdale. Details:

rspbleeds@googlemail.com

The Other Bridge Club

Meanwood Valley Partnership Local people

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

New members welcome.

Details: www.meanwood valleypartnership.co.uk

Yorkshire Animal Shelter Many cats &

lps1852.co.uk

helping to preserve, protect & enhance the Meanwood Valley

National Trust Association Leeds You

can now join your local branch without being a member of the National Trust. Just £8pa for local membership. Next meetings: 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 10am at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: 01924

892681, cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com

Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show Sat 27 Sept, open to public 2 – 4.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. Admission free.

Pool Bridge Club meets Mon, 1.15pm at Pool -inWharfedale Methodist Church (blue door on Manor Gns off Main St.). Relaxed Chicago bridge. No partner needed. New members all abilities welcome. Details Chris 284 3069

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

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Tuition available for at least

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

kittens desperate for new homes! Donations welcome.

Details: 07968 817803, www. yorkshireanimalshelter.org. uk

Yorkshire Heraldry Society meets Wed 24 Sept

(29 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec), 7.15pm at Headingley Parish Centre, St.Michael’s Rd, LS6 3AW. Details: John Hey 263

7885

MUSIC The Amici Singers, friendly mixed voice choir with no auditions, restarts 11 Sept, 7pm Adel Methodist Church.

New members, experienced or beginners, welcome.

Details: Elizabeth King 228 5932

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir of

children & older members of the community meets Mon 3 – 4pm at the school. Singing modern & traditional songs.

Looking for more adults!

Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500

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Sep, 7.30pm at St Oswald’s Church, Leathley. Selection of light music, songs from shows, spirituals, folk, classics & old favourites.

Tickets £10 incl glass of wine & light supper. Details:

Margaret Ainsley 01943 462261, Rita Swallow 284 2432

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly, enthusiastic choir.

Rehearsals start Mon 1 Sept, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre, for concert on 11 Nov. including Mozart ‘Vespers’ & Haydn’s Nelson Mass. Details: info@

horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

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

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Horsforth. Details: Betty

Emberton 267 6529

Instrumental Jazz Workshop alt Sat 2.30

- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7.

For people who want to play jazz & improvise.

Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Irish Musician(s) Wanted! for 20/30 minute opening slot for evening of Irish Music, hosted by Seven Arts Chapel Allerton. From 8pm Wed 11 Nov. Part of Irish History Month & The Leeds Gathering. Deadline 30 Sept. Details: send mp3s

or links to your music sevenunplugged@hotmail. com

James Farrell Concert Band rehearses Tues 7.45 –

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

Details: 293 1779, www. jfconcertband.com

Jazz Improvisation Group meets alt Fri, 7.30 -10pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St. Play jazz to your heart’s content. £5.

Details: dominicgmoore@ hotmail.com

Leeds All For One Choir

New community choir meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm in Mary Hallaway Lecture Hall, Leeds Trinity Campus, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Part of growing network of choirs singing rock, pop & gospel.

Everyone welcome. Book

a taster session at maria. mullin@allforonechoir.com, www.allforonechoir.com

Leeds People’s Choir

meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Leeds, singing songs from around the world, under direction of singer Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful. New members welcome. Details: www.

leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

Phoenix Concert Band Rehearsals Thurs 7.30

– 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds (Grade 6+ level) Details: secretary@

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

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86 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. Details: Jean Watson

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses

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

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld. com

Singing Mums Tues (term

time) starting 9 Sept, 10 11am at St Paul’s Church Ireland Wood. Fun, friendly singing group for Mums to enjoy with their babies. £5 per session if booking term/£6 drop in. Details:

georgina.lashbrook@ hotmail.com or Facebook. com/singingmums

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse

group. Details: www.ylss.org

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 –

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

Details: 267 5510

Lively Singing Group for

Sat, 10am – 12.30pm.

Friendly, informal orchestra of adult learners. All abilities welcome. Specific beginners

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

1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

Luncheon Club for Over 60s meets Tues, 12 noon

Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. New members welcome. 2-course hot meal £4. Please book.

Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm

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

268 1131

OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) supports over 60s in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel & Bramhope. Activities include exercise classes, coffee afternoons, luncheon club, shopping trips & dropin. Details: 261 9103

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

Membership free to 60+.

Details: 369 7077, infoowls@ gmail.com

Sequence Tea Dancing

Mon 2 - 4pm at Bramhope Methodist Church. You don’t need a partner, just enthusiasm! Refreshments & raffle prizes each week.

Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

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

Details: Alzheimer’s Soc 231

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

Willows Tuesday Club

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

Jean 258 3449

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SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Variety of daytime & evening groups. Details: 275

4989

Adel Methodist Church

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

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services:

10am Morning Worship.

Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm.

Morning Communion 2nd Tues.

Buddhist Meditation Classes in Leeds City Centre & Horsforth.

Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org,

Catholic Churches Holy Name, Otley Old Rd

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

Drop in Group Meditation (free) Sun

7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30 – 7.30pm) Experience

peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group meets Mon, 7.30

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

All welcome. Details:

07884 332644, www. peacenowhere.com

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

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88 Grove Methodist Harvest Celebrations 4 Oct, 6pm: Harvest Supper & Concert at Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Tickets £6 from stewards or 258 1726. 5 Oct, 10.30am: Harvest Thanksgiving & Parade Service. Circuit Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 6pm.

Guest Preacher Revd Peter Shilling (Sussex)

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.headingleystcolumba. org.uk/

Heritage Open Days at South Parade Baptist Church (Headingley) Who are the Baptists? Where do they come from? Displays will reveal all. Church open 12/13 Sept 11am – 3pm. Services on Sun 14 at 10.30am & 6.30pm 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 meet 3 Sept,

7.30pm in Central Methodist Church, Town St. Hope in the Park will be on Sat 20 Sept, 1 – 4pm. Details: 258 3521

Kagyu Buddhist Group

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

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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 Methodist Church (junction

Stonegate/ Meanwood, Monk Bridge Rds) Sunday Worship 10.30am with Holy Communion on 4th Sun. Range of children’s, young people’s & seniors activities during week, incl. senior’s luncheon club, Mothers & Toddlers, folk dancing, scout & guide groups Details:

meanwoodminister@ leedshwmethodistcircuit. org.uk

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

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

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

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 Theosophical Society 14 Sept: Free lecture ‘The Spiral Path & the Rock Face’ by Cynthia Trasi. 28 Sept: Elouise Firth on ‘How to apply spiritual principles in daily life’- interactive workshop. Both 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2 Details: www.

ts-leeds.org.uk

Leeds Vineyard meets Sundays at Headingley Methodist Church, LS6 3HZ.10.45am for coffee, 11am start – all welcome. Details:

245 9111, www.leedsvineyard. org

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd,

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

www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

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

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

www.leedsquakers.org.uk

Raja Yoga Meditation Course Free 8 week course

starting Tues 2 Sept, 7.30 – 9pm. Booking required.

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

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

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

St Augustine’s Church

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

St Chad’s Church, Far Headingley Sunday Services

8am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 9.30am & 6.30pm. Parish Praise (worship for all ages) 2nd Sun, 9.30am. Warm welcome for all. Mid week services too. Details: Parish

Office 274 4322, www. stchads.co.uk

St John the Baptist

(Church Lane, Adel) 13 Sept, 12.30pm: Ploughman’s Lunch in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane. Tickets £6.50 from Sylvia Halliday 267 1708, Beryl Thompson 267 3875 Sunday Services: 8am, 10am & 6.30pm; Wed 11am.

Details: Mrs Val Crompton 225 9142

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,

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

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 Harvest Festival (Raynel Drive,

Ireland Wood), Sun 5 Oct,10am. All welcome.

Positive Thinking Course Sat 6 & Sat 13 Sept, 1.45 – 5.30pm. Booking required.

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

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

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Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with

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

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

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

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen

Lane. Sunday Worship 10.30am with crèche.

Communion 1st Sun. All welcome. Babies & Toddler Group Tues 10 – 11.30am.

Drinks & biscuits 50p.

Details: 278 5373

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families. Regular meetings.

Dementia Café 2nd Mon,

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

Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

SUPPORT Arthritis Care meets

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

7694

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

01943 873843/ 07740 649082

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held.

Details: matt@letscureibs. com, www.letscureibs.com

Leeds Coeliac Group

offers support & advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Fri 26 Sept, 7pm: Gluten-Free Tasting Evening at COOK, Moortown Corner, 331 Harrogate Rd, LS17 6QD.

Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Over 300 members. New members welcome. Details: 07895

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

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

Respite care for families with children with complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care.

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

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

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

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Community Notices

Open Door Café For

people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St

Michael’s Rd. Details: 231 1727

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

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

Thompson, 01943 461640

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

Bower 258 8143

SNAPS (Special Needs &

Parent Support) welcomes families of children with special needs to Sat support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood.

Take part in hydrotherapy,

Approved Contractor

swimming, dance & coffee.

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

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors.

Mon, Wed & Thurs. £3. Details: 07949 307

955, wghcardiacclub@ gmail.com, www.

WharfedaleCardiacClub. org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Carbon Conversations

Six friendly, practical meetings to help you reduce your carbon footprint. New group starting in Headingley in October. Interested?

Details: Tony Herrmann leedsconversations@gmail. com

Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am to noon in Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth.

17 Sept: ‘Origin of the Calendar’ by Martin Kapel.

24 Sept: John & Jean Broadbent talk about ‘Plastic Fantastic’. Details: 258 3521,

Royal Meteorological Society (Yorkshire) Wed 17

‘Happiness … Are You On the Right Frequency?’

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Tues

hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Sun 7 Sept, 7pm at Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. Free talk. Details: 275 7727,

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

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

Sept, 7pm Worsley Medical Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds. ‘Gardening & Climate Change’ - a talk by Paul Cook, Curator, Harlow Carr Gardens. Free. Details:

v.smith@see.leeds.ac.uk

23 Sept, 7.30pm in Music Department, University of Leeds, a talk by Bob Holman of Glasgow on ‘Woodbine Willie - Unsung Hero of World War I’, & author of book of the same title. All welcome. Details: www.

leedsphilandlit.org.uk/ events.html.

Leeds Salon & The Tetley present series of debates in Sept on ‘What Does it Mean to be Human?’ 4pm. 6 Sept: ‘Have we still got soul?’ 13 Sept: ‘Are we just another

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Book via contact@leedssalon. org.uk. Details: www.

leedssalon.org.uk

New Art Discussion Group in Leeds. Will

discuss a different prominent artist each month. Relaxed opportunity to have a drink, meet new people & exchange ideas...Details: Text Vince

07804 191189

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 8 Sept, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: ‘In Praise of Vulgar Marxism’. Details:

talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

U3A Leeds has over 24 interest groups held in various locations. Fortnightly Tues talks, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club, Stonegate Rd, LS17.

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

WOMEN’S GROUPS Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s Institute

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs (except

Jan). 10.15am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Leeds (next to Samuel Taylor’s). 4 Sept: Talk entitled ‘’Life is a Paradox’ by Sister Agatha. £3. Friendly group supports local charities. New members welcome. Details:

Joan McShane 225 1166

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

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

university ofleedsladiesclub. co.uk/

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm

Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.

7062

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Wiener 266 7722

Friends Hunger Hills Woods Annual Bat Watch

Sat 27 Sept, complete with electronic bat detectors to listen to the Bat Chat & led

by Leeds Ranger Steve Joul.

Numbers limited so please book. Details: Paul 258 3140,

Green Reads Tues 9 Sept,

to Horsforth. Open Evening Mon 8 Sept at Horsforth Museum by The Green.

Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, pauline.neale@ ntlworld.com or Facebook

MISC/ Events

monthly, 7.30pm in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258

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

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club is moving

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.

Horsforth WI meets

Don’t Act Your Age Social

leelanefarm@hotmail.com

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

Details: cookridgewi@ yahoo.co.uk

LS16 7BF) Sun 31 Aug, 10am – 4pm. Ride Freddy the Fire Engine, raffle, tombola, balloons, helmets, hot oil display, refreshments & much more! Details: 230 0323

org/leeds

meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Giles Church Hall.

Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag! Visitors welcome.

Details: Jill 07984 287803

Cookridge Fire Station Open Day (Otley Old Rd,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Bramhope Show Sun

7 Sept, 1.30 – 4.30pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Stalls & sideshows, music, pet show, children’s entertainment, BBQ & licensed bar. Adm. £2/ U-16 & seniors £1.

6.30pm at HEART Café, Bennett Rd Headingley.

Award-winning poet Jean Sprackland, reads from ‘Strands: A Year of Discoveries on the Beach’, musings about the treasures found on her local beach.

All welcome! Details: cath.

bates76@gmail.com

Horsforth Civic Society

Open Meeting Wed 10 Sept, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Michael Bradford will give an illustrated presentation on ‘The Changing Face of Leeds’. £2 incl.raffle & refreshment.

Horsforth WWI Heritage Walk Sun 14 Sept, 2pm from Horsforth Museum. Learn about places, buildings & people of interest. Donation to museum appreciated.

Details: 258 5302/ 281 9877

Kath’s Bingo! Fri, 8pm at Meanwood Club, Stonegate Rd (opp Aldi). Friendly social event raising vital funds for the Children’s Air

Ambulance. Cash prizes & raffle. Free adm. Details:

Kath 294 6510

Meeting Rooms for Hire

Paxton Horticultural Society, Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. One large hall & 2 smaller rooms can be hired separately or opened up to make one larger hall.

Private parking, disabled facilities, well equipped kitchen. Ideal for business training. Details: Doreen

Sergent 266 5237

Oxfam Quiz Wed 17 Sept, 8pm in Headingley HEART Café, Bennett Rd. Questions about books, music, films & other stuff. £1. Prizes! Get your team ready!

Quiz Night Sat 20 Sept, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall. Fish & Chip Supper & licensed bar. Tickets £9 (incl. supper) available from 267 3621 or 267 4706.

Saltaire Makers’ Fair Sat

13/ Sun 14 Sept, 10am – 5pm at Victoria Hall, Saltaire. 45 selected designer/makers – furniture, ceramics, art, textiles, jewellery & more.

St John’s Church, New Briggate, Needs volunteers!

Roles include welcoming visitors, explaining the history & organising events.

Opportunity to join national heritage organisation (Churches Conservation Trust) & meet people with a passion for history & heritage.

Details: 07867 974738, gwhite@thecct.org.uk, www. visitchurches.org.uk

Unwanted Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Crutches

Rotary Club of Calverley collects on behalf of PhysioNet & Margaret Carey Foundation. Any condition.

To be refurbished & exported.

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

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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

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

Dave Hargreaves, DH Electrical

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ACCOUNTANTS

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Our Services include:

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For a free no obligation consultation, contact: Sharleen Hamilton FCA T: 0113 267 9963 / M: 07710 499210 E: sharleen.hamilton@aims.co.uk W: www.aims.co.uk

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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

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HOOK HOME IMPROVEMENTS Fully Fitted Kitchens & Bathrooms.

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

or call 0113 2696966

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Marie Martin Cleaning

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

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“A quality cleaning service you can depend on” Domestic and office cleaning One-off cleans: moving house or office?

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

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

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

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Regular – Weekly – Monthly & One-Off Cleans

• Flat & house cleans – includes cleaning products • Communal areas • Small businesses • Student & empty property cleans • End of tenancy and holiday lets • Competitive rates • Moving? Ensure a spotless clean ready for arrival or departure

Call Christopher for a free quote on: 07847 243 062 Email: chrismerrington79@hotmail.co.uk References available. CRB checked. All areas of Leeds covered

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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

Tel: 0113 255 0191

Kay30cunningham@hotmail.co.uk

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High Class Decorator 40 Years Trade Experience Friendly, reliable service

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

I will try to beat any genuine quote.

Reference available on request.

PAINTING & DECORATING Tel: 0113 269 6193 www.mjmelling.co.uk mjmelling@aol.com

M.J. Melling est. 1991 DRIVEWAY CLEANING

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DRY STONE WALLER

Tim Harwood

MORE DISTRIBUTION WITH EACH EDITION

Dry Stone Waller

From small garden walls through to large-scale restoration projects, I have a wealth of experience and expertise:

• New build and repairs to dry stone and mortared masonry walls • Features - arches, steps, recesses, seats, flower beds, alcoves • Paths, paving and chainsaw work

No job too small.

For a free, no obligation quote: tim@drystone-wallers.co.uk Call: Tim Harwood 07910 628450 To view our workmanship and latest projects visit: www.drystone-wallers.co.uk

20,000

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LS7 LS8 & LS17

10 years experience as a DSWA qualified & public liability insured Craftsman.

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ELECTRICIANS

GATES & RAILINGS

DH Electrical

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

TEL: 07742 923 643 Cookridge Based

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Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

TEL:074293643

0113 267 5483

Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists.

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

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

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service

Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

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

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

Sentimental items welcome.

GARDENERS

HANDYMAN

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.

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

Tel.07860 237 619 or 0113 224 2733 Email: kw.west@tiscali.co.uk www.helpinghandyman.co.uk

Examples of local work we did recently.

To see more go to our website:

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

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Rob Davison

Tel: 0113 2672030 LEEDS 16 CALL FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION qUOTE

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Gryphon Wealth Management Wills Trusts & Power Of Attorney Protect Your Assets for your loved ones Including Inheritance Tax/Care Home Fees Calculations and Mitigation Debt Management Service Education and help with debts.

Write off debts / Stop Harassment No Loans or Re-mortgage involved

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For a free, no obligation, strictly confidential assessment, contact us today: paul@GWM-Wills-And-Trusts.co.uk

0800 6891798

Andy Abbey • Home & Garden Services For all those jobs you never get around to, or don’t know who to get to do them!

PHOTO RESTORATION

£

Bring the past back to life...

• From fitting a small shelf to a new kitchen • Jet washing your patio or painting • Gardening • Or even a helping hand with something heavy Charged by the hour not the job, so no hidden costs!

Tel: 07443 872551

www.colourmeimpressed.co.uk Colourisation - Restoration - Free Quotes PALLETS

Find us on Twitter Available from our West Park office.

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FRANKS PLASTERING Locally based plastering specialists.

FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering. Patching and repair work also delivered.

• City & Guilds qualified • Clean and tidy work guaranteed • 18 years experience

AFTER

BEFORE

MARTIN COOKE PLASTERING Over 30 years experience

Contact Dave Franks on

0113 274 1048 or 07796 381 346 Visit website for customer testimonials: www.franksplastering.com

No job too small

Tel: 07756 906 916 PLUMBING & HEATING

S . NICHOLLS PLASTERING • All aspects of 35 plastering experyieears nce • All types of NO JOB T OO SMA rendering LL including colour rendering • Patching & repairs • Re-skimming to walls & ceilings • Clean and tidy workmanship

Contact: 07940 119 081 0113 443 8534 James.thorogood22@sky.com

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

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

TOM HALL HEATING & PLUMBING Boiler installations & repairs Bathrooms & all other plumbing work Landlord certificates FREE competitive quotes – no job too small Boiler installations, servicing & repairs 07983 406Bathrooms 555 / 0113&274 5224 plumbing all other tom.hall145@gmail.com Landlord certificates

TOM HALL

Heating & Plumbing

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

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

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

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

For all your plumbing and heating needs, from dripping taps to full FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL DAVE LOWE installations, no job too small.

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS NG TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO SMALL CORGI REGISTERED TEL: 0113 2679004

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

MOB: 07961 432404

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• All work fully guaranteed

FREE competitive quotes

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GPS Plumbing & Heating WRAS & bpec unvented certified

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• All plumbing work undertaken • Discounts for OAPs • Free 24 hour call out service

Call Sean on

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Melissa Medium, Healer & White Witch

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Clairvoyant, Tarot Reader & Crystals Member of the Psychic Circle BAPTA Accredited Tel: 0113 224 9720 Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

Slate & tile new roofs/re-roofs Topseal GRP flat roofs Fascias, soffits & guttering Velux windows Roof repairs Free, no obligation quotations Insurance backed guarantees

ROOFERS

DON’T LET FIDDLERS ON YOUR ROOF!

Tel: 0113 273 2888 www.greenhillroofing.co.uk Unit C, Oaktree Business Park, Leeds LS14 1NF

Local family-run business All roofing work undertaken (flat & pitched) Free insurance-backed guarantees

Call the experts on 0113 217 5983 View recently completed work at: actionroofinguk.co.uk

G. HORNE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD “Quality workmanship at a fair price”

What We Do:

Domestic re-roofs & repairs Slating & tiling Built-up felt Guttering Soffits & fascias Chimney repairs

Why Choose Us:

Established 1976 Small family firm Fully qualified No-fuss work Competitive prices 10 yr guarantee for re-roofs

UP ON THE ROOF You want experts doing the repairs

A FAMILY BUSINESS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Local Roundhay-based company Tel: 0113 240 3515 • Email: g.horneroofing@hotmail.com

Find us online Full Strip & Recovers • Slating & Tiling Flat Roof Repairs • Dormers/Garage Roofs Full Fascia & Soffits Replacement All repair work undertaken including insurance work All work fully guaranteed

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SOLICITORS

R. & D. Sheridan

Roofing Contractors • • • • •

Re-roofs & repairs Gutters, fascias and soffits All flat roofing Insurance work Pointing

FREE honest quotations All work guaranteed Over 30 years experience Tel/Fax: 0113 278 3472 Mobile: 07747 110582 Email: rsheridan1234@aol.com

SOLAR

PANELS Specialists in solar panel installations, service & maintenance

FREE EPC – FREE SURVEYS

10 YEARS

WARRANTY

Competitive pricing

FREE solar monitor with every installation.

www.solarsparks.co.uk 07583 911 056 / 0113 418 2049

0800 772 0571

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Blacks Solicitors LLP. Registered in England & Wales no OC309566 VAT no GB492 0861 42. Registered office: Hanover House, 22 Clarendon Road, Leeds LS2 9NZ, where a list of Members is available. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, no 419268

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Please contact us for a free consultation

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