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Lang Lang at Leeds Town Hall
School’s Out!
Northern Ballet’s ‘1984’
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DEAR READERS,
Oh fun – school’s out! A whole seven weeks to discover new adventures for younger members of your famiy! With Leeds establishing itself as a ‘Child Friendly City’, you’d be amazed at the fantastic variety of things there is to do. We cover just a few of these in our special ‘School’s Out!’ feature. Other exciting news is that international pianist Lang Lang is to play a benefit concert at Leeds Town Hall; Northern Ballet is gearing up for it’s next world premiere based on George Orwell’s 1984; Greta Scacchi will star in The Glass Menagerie at West Yorkshire Playhouse; and Opera North is just ‘Too Darn Hot’! Community groups continue to work hard on things like the Headingley and Adel
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Lang Lang at Leeds Town Hall
The acclaimed pianist, together with 2012 Competition winner Federico Colli, will perform a benefit concert in aid of the Leeds International Piano Competition.
School’s Out!
The variety of activities planned for children around Leeds this Summer is astounding!
Neighbourhood Plans, and alternatives to the proposed trolleybus; allotment shows are popping up all over the place; and there’s going to be a fascinating new play about cricketing legend Hedley Verity at Headingley Stadium. Before you know it, September will be here and everyone will be settling back into work. We hope to have lots of suggestions of things to keep you occupied over the following months. Deadline for your news and notices is 1st August and 7th August for advertising (1st and 9th September for the October edition). We look forward to hearing from you.
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Gemma Kennelly, a Leeds College of Art Textiles and Surface Pattern Design student, took one of the top awards at this year’s New Designers (ND) show in London in June – the exhibition for emerging design. emma competed for one of twelve awards alongside 3,000 other promising design graduates, showcasing her work to an audience of over 18,000 visitors. Gemma, who has just completed her BA (Hons) degree in Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design, won the Wilko and W’Innovate Award for Innovation, a cash prize of £1,000, and a two week placement with W’Innovate (Wilko’s design development company). Her winning collection, entitled Garden Blooms, featured small ranges with ditsy florals, floral splash, garden blooms and secret gardens applied to greetings cards, giftware and stationary using mixed processes. “We chose Gemma for the breadth of portfolio and diversity of products it could be applied to”, said the judges. “She demonstrates a fresh and commercial approach.” “We bring our students to New Designers each year so they can build industry connections and showcase their work”, said Duncan Harrison, Programme Leader. “This is the third year one of our students has won the Wilko and W’Innovate Award for Innovation, and the tenth ND award in the last five years.”
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SIR THOMAS CLIFFORD ALLBUTT (1836-1925) PHYSICIAN AND SCHOLAR
After visiting Leeds in 1868, the novelist George Eliot found consolation in her host and friend Clifford Allbutt: ‘a good, clever, graceful man, enough to enable one to be cheerful under the horrible smoke of ugly Leeds’. For 20 years he was Leeds’ most distinguished physician, serving at the Infirmary, teaching at the School of Medicine, running an extensive private practice, writing books and papers, and leading the field in developing new treatments and theories. One of his lasting achievements was the invention of the short clinical thermometer, still used today – the previous model was 10 inches long and took 20 minutes to register! homas Clifford Allbutt was born
this work led to his new thermometer, always handy in his
in 1836, the only son of Thomas
pocket. He became interested in the use of the ophthalmoscope,
Allbutt, vicar of Dewsbury, and his wife
particularly in the treatment of the mentally ill, and published
Marianne. His mother was a friend of
an influential book on its uses which opened a door to new
the Brontes, and the family had other
developments in treatment. As his reputation grew with his
literary connections, and medical
work and publications, he was in demand as a lecturer and as a
ones – five of Clifford’s uncles were
consultant physician, and success bred success. He was elected
doctors. Initially educated privately,
FRS in 1880, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in
Clifford went on to St Peter’s School,
1884. Further honours followed.
York, and then to Cambridge to study
In 1869 he married Susan, daughter of the wealthy corn
Classics, with the vague notion of a
dealer Thomas England of Headingley Castle. During their
literary or artistic career. But after a
long courtship he confided in his friend George Eliot, in an
year he turned to the natural sciences
intimate exchange of letters. (It’s said, though disputed, that
and a socially useful future in medicine,
she based Dr Lydgate in ‘Middlemarch’ on him.) He and Susan
although he retained a lifelong interest
had no children, but in 1873 when her older brother died they
in classics and the history of ancient and
adopted his two-year-old daughter Margaret. They lived initially
meHe trained initially at St George’s
at Lyddon Hall (Leeds University now) but in 1879 bought an
hospital in London, and then in Paris.
old property in Stonegate Road, Meanwood, and commissioned
A distinguished, elegant, charming
the Arts and Crafts architect E S Prior to design a house for
publishing a booklet delicately advising
man, he could have followed a career
them – Carr Manor, built in the style of a seventeenth century
women about contraception?
in London but in 1861 he returned to
manor house. For many years now this fine house has been
Leeds and, aged 25, set up in practice
used as the Judges’ Lodgings for Leeds.
Three years later he was elected Regius Professor of Physic at Cambridge
first in East Parade, then prestigious
In spite of his heavy commitments Clifford Allbutt took a
where he remained until his death in
Park Square. He quickly gained posts at
full part in Leeds social and public life: from 1878-81 President
1925. He continued to publish, including
the House of Recovery (the fever hospital
of the Philosophical and Literary Society, and a long-serving JP.
a major medical textbook and learned
for the poor) and the Infirmary, and
Yet he still found time for his lifelong love of cycling, walking
books on the history of medicine.
as tutor at the School of Medicine – he
and mountaineering, in the Lake District and Europe. He always
Honours were heaped upon him,
had strong views on what made a good
promoted the health benefits of exercise and good diet: modern
including KCBE in 1907 – he refused a
doctor.
thinking, though he still believed in occasional blood-letting! His
peerage. One of his many special interests
When dreadful epidemics of typhus
life was full – perhaps too full. Suddenly, in 1889, he announced
was the Papworth village settlement for
hit Leeds he was ahead of his time in
that he was leaving Leeds to take up the government post of
tuberculosis victims (now Papworth
recommending fresh air and cleanliness
Commissioner of Lunacy in London– although presented as
Hospital). His memorial there reads: ‘A
– along with the best brandy, no doubt
promotion it was poorly paid compared with his high-earning
scholar-physician, an inspiring leader,
popular with his patients! He led the
practice. People were dismayed: ‘a deep loss to Leeds’. Was
and a beloved humanist’.
way in recognising the significance of
he exhausted? Or disillusioned by the harsh treatment of his
measuring temperature in diagnosis, and
uncle, Henry Allbutt, who was struck off the medical register for
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Leeds Libraries recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of its varied services. #whatsyourstory is based upon real life studies of Leeds residents who have achieved something out of the ordinary after using the library services.
Sunday School Tea Rooms The Sunday School Tea Rooms, based at the Oxford Place Centre on Oxford Place, LS1, is run by the charity No Going Back, which offers free legal advice to vulnerable asylum seekers.
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t aims to raise awareness of both online and offline materials, activities and events that can be accessed free by adults in Leeds, and documents the ways in which the services empower the community. Leeds Libraries position themselves as ‘21st century libraries’, with an online app facility that allows users to access the library catalogues, and over 5,000 e-books. With services and activities from IT help and writing workshops, to intimate author meetings, Leeds Libraries have touched many lives. Two that are featured in the campaign are Ma Maposa from Harehills who started to build himself a successful future in music after discovering Studio12, a free production studio that is part of Leeds Libraries; and Wayne Levitt from Belle Isle who learned basic computer skills which allowed him to access the Local and Family History library and trace his family back to 1803.
No dream is too big, it’s just about finding the best way to achieve that dream “Ten years ago, I never would have imagined that I’d be where I am now”, said Ma Maposa. “No dream is too big, it’s just about finding the best way to achieve that dream – for me, this was down to the help of Leeds Libraries and Studio12. They changed my life.” Has your life been changed for the better as a result of the services available from Leeds Libraries? If so, they would like to hear from you. Contact them via Twitter -@leedslibraries/ Facebook – leedslibraries, using the hashtag #whatsyourstory or email whatsyourstory@leeds.gov.uk
The aim is to give clients hope and to improve their skills for future work in this country or in their home country, should they be returned there. No Going Back is a national organisation that specialises in providing free support and legal representation to people seeking asylum in the UK because they fear persecution in their own country due to their sexual orientation. All the proceeds from the tea rooms will go towards supporting the work of No Going Back. For more information about the café and No Going Back, please visit http://www.nogoingback. org.uk/ and http://bit.ly/ sundayschooltearooms
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You know when you’re invited to friend’s home for the first time, you walk through the door and you think wow! It also strikes you that this could only be this particular person’s home because it oozes their charm, and personality. e had such an experience when we visited a welltravelled friend in Chapel Allerton. She had styled her home in such a uniquely characterful and eclectic way. It brimmed with self confidence. We were so impressed we decided to dedicate this month’s feature to her interior style schtick! Vanessa travelled to Kenya in her twenties and was inspired by the vibrant colours and sounds of African textiles and music. She worked in journalism for years, writing about film and world music and continued travelling. All of this influenced her style. There is almost a freestyle jazz feel about it, evoking freedom not chaos. By mixing styles, eras, genres, and even art from different hemispheres, she has achieved what the more self conscious of us only aspire to. On paper, a richly patterned 70’s G Plan Aztec patterned velvet sofa shouldn’t work with a traditional Persian carpet but Vanessa pulls it off, and it’s not a fluke! Even her pragmatic solutions to storage, such
as using a grand French armoire as a filing cabinet, have her stamp on them. She acquired a 70’s Rockola jukebox to house her extensive 7” vinyl collection: hey-presto an elegant, simple and creative storage solution that looks amazing and is great fun for guests. Like us, Vanessa is an advocate of the idea of collecting beautiful and interesting items on one’s travels. No instant gratification here. For example the vintage lilac and white vinyl chairs she bought from a Brussels’ brocante market, now sit around her farmhouse dining table with an interesting mix of other styles of chairs she has collected. And a love of art means that the huge walls of the Georgian townhouse in Chapel A are full of original paintings, many by local artists and friends. Vanessa’s home is a fabulous example of how ditching fashions and trends, and instead filling your house with pieces that you love, being bold with colour and pattern, and giving personal mementos pride of place, creates a home that has real heart and soul.
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Northern Ballet will present the world première of Jonathan Watkins’ 1984 at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from 5 – 12 September. his is the first full length ballet adaptation of George Orwell’s renowned novel. Choreographed by Jonathan Watkins, the production is set to an original score by Tony nominated composer and arranger Alex Baranowski, who recently worked with Mercury Prize winning band The XX, and will be performed by the 30 piece Northern Ballet Sinfonia conducted by John Pryce-Jones. “Jonathan is an exciting choreographic talent and I am delighted that he accepted my invitation to create 1984 with us”, said David Nixon, Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director. “This production promises to challenge the idea of what stories can be told through dance and the dramatic talent of our dancers will draw the audience into the very core of this literary masterpiece.”
It challenges the idea of what stories can be told through dance
The story follows Ministry of Truth worker Winston Smith, who lives in a world of absolute conformity, his every action scrutinised by Big Brother. Whilst outwardly conforming to Party doctrine, he is secretly disillusioned, illegally documenting his thoughts in a diary. Then one day he receives a love note from Julia, a colleague he suspected of spying on him for the Thought Police and the pair start an illicit affair. As their romance develops and they prepare for an act of political rebellion, they discover that Big Brother is always watching and no one can be trusted; least of all themselves. “George Orwell’s 1984 has been a constant inspiration to
me since I first read it at 15”, said Jonathan Watkins. “It’s a powerful and thought provoking allegory that resonates now more than ever. “I am excited to be working with Northern Ballet and a wonderful creative team to realise this new ballet and I look forward to exploring a new way of seeing this modern classic through dance, music and film.” Tickets for 1984 can be booked online at wyp.org.uk or by calling the box office on 0113 213 7700
The National Coal Mining Museum for England’s summer exhibition – The Path of The Ponies - examines how the pit ponies lives were entwined with that of coal mining for many centuries. From conditions underground to training, from pony shows to retirement, the hidden lives of pit ponies continue to capture the imagination.
s pits grew deeper and thicker seams were worked, ponies were used for moving tubs underground. Women, and children under ten, were banned from underground work in the 1840s, so the use of ponies grew. In 1913 there were 70,000 ponies working in the British coalfields, but by 1992 this had fallen to just 23. The museum has two resident pit ponies, Eric and Ernie, and Clydesdale horse, Finn, and visitors can head to the stable yard and spend time getting to know the horses a part of their day out. The exhibition runs until 4th October and is open daily 10am – 5pm and entry is free. For more information, contact the Museum on 01924 848806 or info@ncm.org.uk, or visit www. ncm.org.uk
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York-based Theatre Mill will present Agatha Christie’s celebrated courtroom drama ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ as a unique, in-the-round theatre experience at Leeds Civic Hall from Tuesday 28th July – Sunday 30th August. eonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high - a shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. You must shut out from your minds everything except what will take place in this Court... “It is always an exciting prospect to present a play for the first time in a building of great historical significance”, said Rebecca Stafford, producer and Theatre Mill’s founder. The work is shaped to capture the true spirit of a building, the Chambers are the perfect setting for audiences to witness the Queen of Crime’s shocking twists and turns that never fail to surprise.”
This is a gripping courtroom spectacle. Mathew Prichard, Grandson of Agatha Christie and C h a i r m a n of Agatha C h r i s t i e Limited, said: “It has been thrilling to follow audiences discovering my grandmother’s work from a new perspective. Theatre Mill’s approach in revealing plays and spaces together is a wonderful way to make this happen.”
The play’s sizeable cast will include celebrated regional actors Niall Costigan (The Legend of King Arthur, A Number, Rita, Sue and Bob Too) in the role of the accused Leonard Vole, and Gordon Kane (The Crucible, Wind in the Willows) as his defence barrister, Sir Wilfrid Robarts. Tickets available from Leeds Grand Theatre 0844 848 2700 www.theatre-mill.co.uk
Leeds West Indian Carnival, Europe’s longest running Caribbean carnival parade, takes to the streets once again on bank holiday Monday 31st August, with stunning costumes that have been months in the making, music and dance. And, afterwards, the party continues at Potternewton Park with more music and great food.
“For almost 50 years, Leeds Carnival has shared its recipe for a great day out with the perfect blend of stunning costumes, mesmerising music, delicious food and a great atmosphere”, said Carnival Founder, Arthur France. “Our planning for 2015 started the day after last year’s event to ensure that we continue to thrill audiences.” Carnival King & Queen Preceding the parade, West Yorkshire Playhouse will once again host the Carnival King and Queen Show, bringing breathtaking costumes to Its stage to compete for the Carnival King and Queen titles. “We were thrilled to host the Carnival King and Queen show last year,” said James Brining,
West Yorkshire Playhouse Artistic Director. “This spectacular event was a huge success and provided a fantastic start to our partnership with Leeds West Indian Carnival. We’re looking forward to this year’s show and celebrating the culture, inspiration and imagination this iconic event brings to Leeds.”
RJC & DAZL are Set to Dazzle in Carnival Parade! This year, young people from RJC Dance and DAZL (Dance Action Zone Leeds), are teaming up to create a choreographic fusion that will surprise and
captivate audiences. This unique artistic collaboration will perform as the Carnival parade passes through Chapeltown & Harehills. Both RJC Dance, based at the Mandela Centre in Chapeltown, and DAZL, who are based in Middleton, have won awards for their dance styles and practice, so this project promises to be a vision of creativity, style and community cohesion. The idea behind the collaboration is to give young people from different cultural backgrounds and parts of the city the opportunity to work together through workshops and dance sessions.
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A new production of Cole Porter’s musical comedy, ‘Kiss Me, Kate’, opens at Leeds Grand Theatre on 21st September, with seven more performances scheduled between then and 31st October.
et both on and off-stage during a production of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew, Kiss Me, Kate revolves around the tempestuous love lives of actor-manager Fred Graham and his leading lady and ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi. Throw in Fred’s current paramour Lois Lane, her gambler boyfriend Bill – and a couple of gangsters who somehow get caught up in the show – and the stage is set for a hilarious, farcical battle of the sexes. Cole Porter’s witty, jazzinflected score features hit after hit, with show-stopping numbers including ‘Another Op’nin’ Another Show,’ ‘So in Love,’ ‘Always True to You in My Fashion’ and ‘Too Darn Hot.’ The cast features both opera and West End singers, headed
up by Jeni Bern as Lilli Vanessi (Katherine) and Quirijn de Lang as Fred Graham (Petruchio). Jeni’s roles at Opera North have included Tytania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, while Quirijn most recently played Count Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro. They are joined by Tiffany Graves as Lois Lane (Bianca), most recently seen as Ulla in The Producers, with previous West End roles including both Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart in Chicago; Sweet Charity at the Theatre Royal Haymarket; and Killer Queen in We Will Rock You. Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) is
played by musical theatre star Ashley Day, who played Curly in Oklahoma! (Royal and Derngate and UK Tour) and appeared as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon in the West End. The Orchestra of Opera North will bring the magic of Broadway and the golden age of MGM musicals to life. The production is conducted by David Charles Abell and directed by Jo Davies, who is responsible for a string of successes for Opera North, including Ruddigore, Carousel and The Marriage of Figaro.
Tickets are available from www. kissmekatethemusical.co.uk
mmy Award-winning actress Greta Scacchi will star in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 12th September – 3rd October. This four-character memory play, which premiered in 1944, catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. It has strong autobiographical elements, featuring characters based on Williams himself, his histrionic mother, and his mentally fragile sister Rose. A co-produced by Headlong, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and West Yorkshire Playhouse,
the story follows Amanda, the frustrated mother and faded Southern belle, a daughter lost in her imagination, and Tom - the son intent on rebellion. By night, he lives the life of an outlaw and assassin via his trips to the movies. By day, he works in a factory. The air in the apartment is thick with the scent of sickly sweet flowers and Amanda’s nostalgia. Laura barely survives it, clinging desperately to her only solace, her beloved glass menagerie. When Amanda insists Tom bring home a gentleman caller for Laura, the fragile dreams of all three are shattered with consequences they may never escape. Greta Scacchi as Amanda and Tom Mothersdale as her son are joined by Erin Doherty as Laura, and Eric Kofi Abrafa as Jim. The play is directed by Ellen McDougall, with design by Fly Davis, lighting by Richard Howell, and sound by Gareth Fry.
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Leeds International Piano Competition Global Ambassador and acclaimed pianist Lang Lang, and 2012 Competition winner Federico Colli, are to perform a benefit concert at Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday 9th September in aid of the Leeds International Piano Competition.
“This is a great honour for Leeds and the Competition”, said Dame Fanny Waterman, who founded the Competition in 1961. “People come from all over the world wherever Lang Lang plays and you can’t get in! It is amazing to have someone of his calibre coming to the city and it shows that Leeds is a vibrant cultural centre. My hope is that the concert will benefit the Leeds International Piano Competition for years to come and demonstrate why Leeds should be named European Capital of Culture in 2023.”
Lang Lang is a firm supporter of the Competition’s work. His influence is firmly establishing the appeal classical music can have in popular culture. He has appeared in Time Magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2008 over four billion people viewed his performance in the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. In July 2012 he carried the Olympic torch in London prior to the opening of the 2012 London Games and in 2013 he
It is amazing to have someone of his calibre coming to the city
was appointed a Messenger of Peace for the United Nations by the Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. His influence has inspired over 40 million Chinese children to learn to play classical piano - a phenomenon which lead to The Today Show coining the phrase “the Lang Lang effect” which is evidently as strong as ever. The 18th Leeds International Piano competition will take place from 26th August – 13th September. For further information, or to buy tickets for the September 9th benefit concert, please visit www.leedspiano.com Lang Lang will play Chopin’s lively Scherzo No 1 in B minor - Op 20, Scherzo No 2 in B flat minor - Op 31, Scherzo No 3 in C sharp minor - Op 39 and Chopin’s passionate Scherzo No 4 in E major - Op 54. Federico Colli will perform Mozart’s energetic Variation in G major on a theme by Gluck - K455 and Mussorgsky’s dramatic Pictures at an exhibition. Tickets (£20 - £75) can also be purchased from 0113 224 3801 or www.leedstownhall. co.uk
he 12th century Adel St John the Baptist Church on Church Lane in Adel has been chosen by Jorvik Viking Centre in York to take part in the Yorkshire Medieval Festival this summer - because it’s ‘brimming with medieval history’. On Thursday 13th August, a team from Jorvik’s ‘Dig on Tour’ will join Revd Ian White and the Adel History team for a Medieval afternoon from 1 – 5pm and will run young Church Explorers activities from a gazebo on the grassy area, at the back of the Stables. “The JORVIK team will come with resources to enable young visitors to have a go at being archaeologists by digging through a
selection of replica pits in search of artefacts”, said Val Crompton. “We hope many will come for a dig and enjoy (along with older visitors) following a history trail around the church and our six-acre churchyard.” Adel Church, which dates back to 1150, is built on the site of an earlier church. It is one of the oldest churches in West Yorkshire still in use as a centre of Christian worship. Of particular historical interest are its 37 chancel arch beakheads, corbels and south doorway. “The survival of so authentic a building is remarkable enough”, said iconographer and writer, Rita Wood, “but Adel Church is held to be particularly special because it has so much sculpture.” There will be a display of medieval stonework and manuscripts in the Stables (parish hall), together with refreshments. The church will be open from 1 – 5pm and there will be a history trail to follow round the churchyard. Events in the (cool) church are:
1.30-2pm: Early music and pictures. 2pm: Welcome by Rector Ian White and a short history talk by Val Crompton. 2.30pm: Guided walks, and a history trail inside the church and vestry. For more information, contact Val Crompton on 0113 225 9142, or vjcrompton@ntlworld.com
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he National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was one of the big winners at this year’s prestigious Tony Awards® at the Radio City Music Hall in New York in June, winning five awards – Best Play - Simon Stephens; Best Direction of a Play - Marianne Elliott; Best Performance by a leading Actor in a Play - Alex Sharp as Christopher Boone; Best Lighting Design of a Play – Paule Constable; and Best Scenic Design of a Play – Bunny Christie and Finn Ross.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time started life at the National Theatre’s Cottesloe Theatre in 2012, transferred to the West End in 2013 (winning seven Olivier Awards) and is now simultaneously running at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End, on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and is on a major tour of the UK and Ireland. It comes to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th August. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog that has been speared with a garden fork. It is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has
an extraordinary brain, and is exceptional at maths, while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, detests being touched, and distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Tickets (£18.50 - £35) are available from 0844 848 2700 or on-line at leedsgrandtheatre.com
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Leeds Community Foundation (LCF) is calling on amateur photographers to raise awareness of the importance of local communities as part of their inaugural photography competition, My Leeds in Focus. elebrating ten years of supporting local community projects, LCF believes that communities, given the right support, can make a difference to the lives of local people. My Leeds in Focus will showcase the images and stories of the buildings, places, people and activities that define our city. Whether you have a disposable or SLR camera, or just take pictures on your phone, this is your opportunity to show what Leeds means to you. It doesn’t matter if your photo is from the past or the present, as long as it was taken in the LS postcode area. Thirteen shortlisted entries will feature as part of the city’s Light Night on Friday 9th October. One winner in each category - under 16 and 16 & over – will be selected. Prizes include a half-day photography session with professional photographers Jonathan Turner and Peter Mitchell. The public will be able to select their ‘People’s Choice Winner 2015’, by voting for their favourite through the Leeds Community Foundation Facebook page. Deadline for entries is Friday 11th September. Photographs can be submitted via www.facebook.com/ Leedscf or www.leedscf.org.uk/ photography-competition
Whether you have a disposable or SLR camera, or just take pictures on your phone, this is your opportunity to show what Leeds means to you
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With their first Nourish restaurant thriving in Sheffield, nutritionist David Stache and his partners Ben Pryor and Richard Pryor have just opened their second location here in Leeds. This is fast food with a difference…. It is all really healthy and good for you! ithin days of opening, the Leeds location at 31 Bond Street, was out-performing the mother-shop in Sheffied! One day they actually ran out of food! So it all augurs well for David, who is definitely a man on a mission – the mission being to raise awareness of the nutritional values of food and tempt people away from unhealthy choices with delicious healthy options.
He’s all about fresh, ethically sourced ingredients and inspiring others to eat more healthily
I mean, when you think of fast food, you don’t usually envisage things like Sweet Potato, Poached Egg and Pesto, Mackerel Omega Power Salad, or Quinoa Porridge, do you? Nourish’s philosophy is to provide healthy fast food that is accessible and affordable, as well as to educate people on healthy choices. The menu lists not only the ingredients, but also their nutritional values, with a carefully considered balance of protein, carbohydrates and fats in every meal. It took David, who trained at university here in Leeds, years of research to create the right balances for Nourish’s
menus. As a nutritionist he works with a huge variety of people, including elite athletes, and he believes implicitly in the vital role food plays in good health…. like I said, he really is on a mission! Perhaps it was his mother’s cooking that first got him interested in food, as that was the one thing that drew him back to Sheffield every week during his student
days. Now he’s all about fresh, ethically sourced ingredients and inspiring others to eat more healthily. There will be classes and workshops at Nourish to help people turn their diets around and David is even offering people 20 minute free consultations. Recently we were treated to a taster evening and got to try Super Greens and Almond Butter Chia Smoothies (delish!), followed by Green Tea Poached Salmon, a fabulous Superfood Salad, Chicken Quinoa Satay and Miso Quinoa Pots, Moroccan Spiced Chicken, Thai Vegetable Curry with Rice, and a Super Greens Wrap. Apart from the fact that I would have liked the veg curry to be a little spicier (but then I am a bit of a spice hound), it was all so good – and, of course, we all felt so pleased with ourselves for having eaten so healthily!
The Leeds restaurant has a cool, industrial chic and eco friendly vibe with interiors modelled from recycled and reused materials. The menu has been designed specially for the new restaurant, catering for people’s nutritional needs and never compromising on flavour. Nourish is open from 7am until 6.30pm Monday to Saturday, and 9am-5pm Sundays, you’ll find a plethora of healthy options, including wraps, sandwiches, curries, salads and superfood boxes.
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At other times of the year, you can whet your appetite with wild greens, or forage for flowers or fungi, but we pick the widest variety of produce on my foraging walks in August. hose fruit blossoms I’ve been watching since they opened in the early spring will finally be ready for picking. August is all about fruit – bilberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherry plums…all abound in the hedgerows and green spaces. This year promises to be one of the best I have seen since about 2007 for plums, and the sunshine we’re having means the blackberries should be extra sweet and juicy and the bilberries are looking fab too.
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Yorkshire’s great for bilberries. They love acidic, poor soils. The straggly little bushes hug our moors and hillsides looking like a carpet of green and nothing more. But get closer and you will spot the tiny little berries that look like blueberries. They are actually the wild parent to cultivated blueberries and what they lack in size, they make up for in flavour. Darker than their
Celebrate the summer and fruit season in style
cultivated cousins, picking them will leave you with purple hands and mouths, so a berry picker is a handy tool to have. You can use them in any recipe that calls for blueberries like drop scones, jams or pies (bilberry pie is divine!). I will be celebrating the summer and fruit season in style with a Wild Food Garden Tea Party this August and I thought I would share one of the recipes that I will be serving…Bilberry Cupcakes. The yoghurt/milk combo means they work well made with gluten free flour, just add ¼ tsp xanthan gum.
Bilberry Cupcakes 75g butter (melted and cooled), 200g plain flour, ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 80g caster sugar, 100g yoghurt, 100ml milk, 1 large egg, 175g bilberries
Preheat oven to 200C/gas mark 6. Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Beat the yoghurt, milk, egg and melted butter together. Using a wooden spoon, pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently until combined (slightly lumpy is fine, just don’t overmix). Quickly and gently fold in the bilberries. Spoon into 12 muffin cases and bake for 20 minutes until risen, golden and firm on top. Serve with a dollop of icing and decorate with fresh bilberries. As always, do not eat anything unless you are 100% sure of what it is. To learn more, visit www.msitu.co.uk
Help for Heroes (H4H) is asking the public to turn their BBQs into an opportunity to fundraise for wounded, injured and sick service personnel, veterans and their families. hether you invite friends over for a BBQ in your garden in exchange for a donation, or arrange a bigger community event, it all makes a difference to the support H4H can provide. “H4H is all about ‘doing your bit’ and this event is a wonderful example of people rallying support and having fun while they raise money”, said Emma Parry, CEO and co-
founder, Help for Heroes. “The money you raise is needed, it is being used and it is hugely appreciated.” H4H offers comprehensive support to those who have suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses in the line of duty. This is provided through grants to individuals, other charities and organisations, capital build projects and four Recovery Centres across the UK which
offer support for life. The money raised has been used to support the wounded, but there is much more to do. Soldiers, sailors and airmen who are injured today will still need support tomorrow and often for the rest of their lives. A free fundraising pack is available, containing H4H wristbands, lapel pins, collecting boxes, bunting, balloons and a BBQ for Heroes banner. The ‘BBQ for Heroes’ campaign runs from 15th – 31st August, but if this isn’t convenient you can choose a date that is. To register or for more information visit www. bbqforheroes.org.uk or call 01980 846459. For more information about Help for Heroes, visit www. helpforheroes.org.uk
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ocal community associations began work on Headingley Neighbourhood Plan eighteen months ago. Over the Summer, our Steering Group has been appraising progress so far. Our main concern has been the long-term future of the community, so we have been looking at Headingley’s strengths and weaknesses, and the opportunities and threats it faces. Headingley’s main weaknesses are transience and traffic – people passing through. Headingley Lane is one of the most congested routes in Leeds, and passing traffic dominates the town centre. Figuratively, the majority of our population is
passing through, usually resident for less than a year, while they study at one of our universities. But Headingley also has its strengths. Our Neighbourhood Design Statement (NDS) in 2010 claimed that Headingley was ‘Leeds’ Number One Suburb’! It was the first outlying village to become a suburb of Leeds. As a result, it was the destination of Leeds’ first public transport service - and the Number 1 bus still runs through Headingley. This connection has bequeathed the Neighbourhood a rich architectural legacy: according to the Pevsner Architectural Guide ‘Headingley has the most important group of large and small villas and mansions in the city’. Pride in
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del Neighbourhood Forum is currently looking at the responses received to its Policy Intentions Document, recently distributed to all 2,600 homes in the Adel Neighbourhood Forum area, together with additional information received from a number of community events. “Producing the Policy Intentions Document has allowed us to inform the community about what we think should be the future of Adel”, said Ian Bond. “Now it is up to the people of Adel to tell us whether they share our aspirations.” The document outlines a number of policies that the Forum believes should be considered when any planning applications are made in the Adel area. In addition it contains a suggested list of community priorities for which
The document outlines a number of policies that the Forum believes should be considered when any planning applications are made in the Adel area
the Community Infrastructure Levy could be used. These include public transport improvements, the creation of a children’s play area and trim trail, and improved links/cycle routes to Paul’s Pond and Golden Acre Park. “Once the responses have been analysed, the Forum will work towards finalising the detail of the Neighbourhood Plan in preparation for independent inspection and a local referendum”, said Nick Brown, Joint Chair of Adel Neighbourhood Forum. To comment, or for further information, contact: Ian Bond, Joint Chairman, or visit www. adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk or follow @AdelForum
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Improving Public Transport Without a Trolleybus Three years ago Leeds set out to be the best city in the UK for children and young people to grow up in. There are currently 180,000 children and young people in Leeds and, in a city of over 750,000 people, that’s a lot of young voices! Pictured: Sue Rumbold, Cllrs Lucinda Yeadon and Alice Smart, & Nigel Richardson
eeds City Council’s children’s services believe that these voices need to be heard and should be able to influence the decisions affecting their lives, particularly those young people who are either in foster care or supported by social care. Child Friendly Leeds is about making sure young people live in a place where they feel supported, valued and enjoy growing up. As part of this, the people of Leeds have been asked to play their part and put them at the heart of everything they do. Over the past three years, 350 ambassadors have signedup, pledging to improve the lives of young people in our city. These include individuals, businesses,
Over the past three years, 350 ambassadors have signed up
charities and the public sector. Anybody is welcome to get involved, and more people are joining the campaign every day. “It’s fantastic to see how much our ambition has grown over the past three years”, said Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, executive member for children and families. “It’s great that so many people are committed to our child friendly Leeds ambition and I hope even more people will join us as we continue to grow!” If you’re interested in joining the child friendly campaign, contact childfriendlyleeds@ leeds.gov.uk , or visit www.leeds. gov.uk/childfriendlyleeds
The 19th June public event at St Chad’s Parish Centre provided the opportunity for 76 residents to hear and comment on public transport proposals presented by Professor Peter Bonsall on behalf of the North West Leeds Transport Forum. This was the third of a series of public meetings which have received a high level of public support. These presentations have demonstrated that there are alternatives to the immensely disruptive and costly proposed NGT trolleybus plans. The alternatives suggested by NWLTF are realistic, robust and very affordable and would enhance public transport for the north west sector of the city. State-of-the-art hybrid buses and battery driven electric buses, combined with improved ticketing to achieve faster boarding times, and relatively modest bus priority measures, will offer journey time savings comparable to those claimed by Metro for the trolleybus, together with higher frequencies and reduced emissions. This can be achieved for a fraction of the £250m up-front cost quoted for NGT and without the risk of ongoing costs having to be met by Leeds Council tax payers. Details of these proposals, which prioritise buses and pedestrians over general traffic, can be viewed at www.nwltf. org.uk
eading through North Leeds Life got Mike Horne thinking about the times he spent in Headingley…….. “Headingley brings back many memories from the 1950s and 1970s. My father worked as a radio and television engineer on St. Michael’s Road, now the site of the MIND Charity Shop. The shop was owned by Marshall H. Haywood, who was a Philips agent and my father specialised in Philips Projection Screen Television repairs (these looked like a radiogram, and you had to lift the lid up to see the screen).
The shop also sold items like sheet music, records and musical instruments. It may even have stocked the Selmer’s Clavioline keyboard that was used on The Tornados hit ‘Telstar’ in 1962. We lived at Whitkirk in the 1950s, and my father would take us in the service van to see where he worked. These were originally the Fordson E494C 5 CWT type (with the spare wheel on the passenger door). These were replaced by the Hillman Commer Express Delivery 8 CWT type, which are now very rare, with only two working examples in the
UK, and the Austin A55 10 CWT. These vans are rarely seen now, not even at vintage vehicle fairs. I also used to frequent the ‘Teleservice Center’ in North Lane in the 1970s (now an estate agent), which used to supply valves and components. Today, my hobbies include restoring vintage valve radios from different decades, a really satisfying hobby with a vast number of designs and manufacturers from different countries.
Does anyone else remember these shops?” mikesoldradio@hotmail.co.uk
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rom September, adults and children who are learning to play a wind or brass instrument will be able to join a new beginners’ band in Collingham for just £20 per term. The new training band is open to players of any wind or brass instrument, and of any age, who have reached a Grade 1+ standard, and up to Grade 3. After that, members will have the opportunity to join Collingham Band, which performs at a wide range of public events, including the Great Yorkshire Show.
speeds through the use of fibre optic rather than copper cabling. If you are interested in upgrading you need to contact your Internet Service Provider as it does not happen automatically. You can check on availability and prices by using the postcode checker at www.get-fibre.co.uk, or emailenquiries.sfwy@leeds gov.uk
Council Tax - Single Person Discount Checks The Council is carrying out an exercise to check entitlement to single person discounts. There are around 140k Single Person Discounts in Leeds and the Council has written to around 27k, selected following checks against credit reference data that indicated another adult linked to the address, asking them to confirm they remain entitled to this discount. The exercise is expected to identify over £500k of extra Council Tax for the council.
Several members of Collingham Band have already put their names down to join the training band on their second instrument! The band will play wind band arrangements of popular tunes from films and shows, and folk tunes – well known music that beginners will find easy and enjoyable to play. This is a great opportunity for new players to get experience of playing in a friendly and supportive band. Diana Lee, leader of both the training band and Collingham Band, is keen to encourage
The Council is carrying out an exercise to check entitlement to single person discounts For more information residents can access this on the Council’s website at: www.leeds. gov.uk/residents/Pages/SinglePerson-Discount-Review.aspx
Solar Panels – Holt Park Active The Council has submitted a planning application for the installation of a Solar PV System for Holt Park Active. The planning reference number is 15/03493. Personally I think this is a good green initiative as it will generate energy that the centre can use. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19
beginners to play with others as sharing music-making is fun! The band will rehearse on Fridays, 5 – 5.45pm at Collingham School, LS22 5BS. For further information, visit www.collinghamband.co.uk
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£10m fundraising campaign to help cancer patients across the county is almost complete thanks to the generosity of the people of Yorkshire. Their next major fundraising event is the September Ball, on Saturday 26th September at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. be
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glamorous and memorable evening, with a Champagne reception, four-course dinner, a big band, cabaret and dancers, auctions, prizes, a fun casino and ‘butties’ after midnight. The 2015 Ball Appeal Project will enable the purchase of the PlasmaJet Surgery System, which is used for the surgical management
of selected cases of ovarian cancer. Tickets are £90 each and are available from Sheila O’Shea on 0113 206 8444 or sheilao’shea@nhs.net. All proceeds will directly benefit patients at Leeds Cancer Centre. www.yorkshirecancercentre. org.uk
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Sunshine and Smiles, the Leeds Down Syndrome Network, is holding its third annual Great Charity Book Giveaway on Saturday 15th August, 10am – 4pm at Queens Hall, 294 Harrogate Road, LS17 6LE dmission is by donation – then you just choose from the thousands of books on offer and take as many as you can carry, absolutely free! Over 3,000 books have been donated by a local online bookseller, an auction house and friends and families. There is a fantastic choice for both adults and children. Set up and run by parents, Sunshine and Smiles is a support network for children and young people who have Down’s Syndrome and their families in
Leeds. Its aims are to improve the lives and opportunities of those with Down’s Syndrome by offering regular groups and activities, individual support and advocacy for families, to raise awareness and challenge preconceptions in the wider community. There are currently 16 sessions per month offering a variety of support. A fortnightly age 0 – 3 group offers activities, advice and support, as well as a chance to share experiences and make friends. A fortnightly 3–5 years group offers creative movement
Over 3,000 books have been donated by a local online bookseller
and social opportunities. Sunshine and Smiles also runs a monthly 4 – 9s group, a 9+ group, and a football club, as well as quarterly family activities where everyone can come together. The charity also run regular trips, e.g. to the donkey sanctuary, theatre, Sensory Leeds etc.. For further information, please contact Ailith HarleyRoberts on 0113 226 8457/ 07902 054355, sunshineandsmiles@ virginmedia.com, or visit www. sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
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STEP Has a New Home STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) recently moved to a new location at 244 Queenswood Drive, LS6 3ND. If you are over 60 and live in West Park, Moor Grange or Far Headingley area and would like to meet new friends, go on day trips and lunch outings, drop in and see what’s going on.
There’s a lovely café area where you can
Leeds Rhino’s player, Danny McGuire, recently launched ‘Space for me’, a new fundraising campaign for Leeds Mencap, which aims to raise £750,000 towards the total £2.5 million cost for a new building in East Leeds. he new building will enable the charity to help 2,000 people every year and provide a community space for local groups, and will also house a much needed nursery. Built on the site of Mount St. Mary’s School on Raincliffe Road, just off the York Road, it will be double the size of the charity’s existing space. “There are hundreds of young people and families with learning disabilities that won’t get the
support they need without this new centre”, said Danny. “I’ve worked with Leeds Mencap for a long time and I’ve seen the positive impact they have. The new building will expand services making the impact even greater.” The charity, which has been supporting children and adults with learning disabilities in Leeds for over 60 years, has identified a number of other groups and service providers to work with in the new building. The initiative is supported by pledges from Jimbo’s Fund, managed by Leeds Community Foundation, Trusts and individual donors. For further information, www.leedsmencap.org. uk/spaceforme
meet up with friends and enjoy a cuppa There’s a lovely café area where you can meet up with friends and enjoy a cuppa and a snack. You’ll find stacks of information and there is always someone on hand if you need help. They are currently recruiting volunteers to work in the café and on reception. If you are interested call in and pick up their latest newsletter so you can find out what’s happening at the centre. STEP is open 10am – 4pm Monday to Thursday. For further information, call 0113 2757988
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n late Summer many birds become less visible as they moult their feathers, often worn out by the pressures of the breeding season, and grow new ones in preparation for the Winter. At this time, they may be unable to fly well and are vulnerable to predators, skulking in bushes and the tops of trees to avoid exposure. The opposite is however true for their newly fledged young, so the birds you do see can sometimes be confusing to recognise. They are often as big as the adults, but can look very different, a bit like ‘unfinished versions’ of their parents. Young robins are speckled brown on the breast instead of red, and young goldfinches
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The young birds can look a bit like ‘unfinished versions’ of their parents
lack the striking red and black patterns on the head. Juvenile woodpeckers can be recognised by the large red patch on the top of their head, and you may sometimes see the adult introducing the juvenile to your feeders. Juvenile blue tits have yellow instead of white cheeks, and young great tits are generally duller than the adults, and sooty where the adult is jet black. Young house sparrows and chaffinches are very like adult females, but young starlings could not be more different – mostly muddy brown and whitish on the front, with none of the adults’ gorgeous iridescence.
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Flower Show this year so here are a few of the ideas from the book to help parents and grandparents to entertain their little helpers. Creative Ideas for Gardening with Kids 1. Make a chive hedgehog Cut a large hole in the side of an old plastic squash bottle and make some drainage holes in the other side. Wrap it in old sacking or the leg of an old pair of tights and tuck the fabric inside the hole in the bottle. Fill with compost and plant up with
chive seeds. Sew on beads for eyes and a pom-pom nose to give him his face. 2. Harvest together! Picking and eating fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden is an eternally popular activity for children. Strawberries, tomatoes and peas are especially good. 3. Paint some pebble animals These lovely ladybirds or bees, bugs
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and any other animals can be made by painting pebbles with acrylic paint and a coat of varnish. 4. Collect seeds for next year. If some of your flowers and vegetables have gone to seed you can leave the seed heads in place until the seeds are dry and ripe. It’s fun for the kids to help you collect seed to put into envelopes for planting next year. It will save you money too. If the weather is wet you can make and decorate envelopes together to collect your seeds in. 5. Decorate plant labels. Wooden lolly sticks can be bought really cheaply at craft shops and have the advantage that they can be painted easily and are better for the environment than plastic. I use match pots of colourful garden paint (such as Cuprinol Garden Shades) to make a cheerful base coat and then the children can write or draw on them with felt tip pens.
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eanwood Parkside Road Allotments are holding their annual Flower and Vegetable Show at Meanwood Parish Church Hall on Sunday 30th August, 2.15 - 4pm. The show is in its fourteenth year and, as usual, all profits will be donated to its adopted charity, which this year is Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Alliance. The target is to raise £2,000. In addition to the fruit, flower and vegetable exhibits, there will be a jazz group, tombola, a sale of home-baking, jams and pickles and an auction of allotment produce. Refreshments will be on sale at reasonable prices. Come along and have a fun afternoon! Admission £1, accompanied children free.
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he Burley Model Allotments Annual Vegetable and Flower Show is on Sunday 6th September. The Show gives all plot holders the chance to display the fruit, vegetables and flowers they have grown through the year. It’s a fun day for members and the community, where everyone joins together to celebrate the year. Although it is a competition, the spirit of the Show is to show what has been grown and not to just grow things for the Show. There are a number of prizes for various classes, including the Burley Model Shield, which is presented to the exhibitor with the most points in the vegetable and fruit classes. There are also awards for the best in the tomato
It’s a fun day for members and the community
and potato classes, as well as best overall plot holder, best newcomer and best border awards. The Show will also have cake, bottle, plant and book/DVD stalls and the organisers would welcome donations to all of these. Contributions can be dropped at the Burley Model Allotments Trading Hut, on Saturday before the show (10.30 –11.30am) or
the morning of the show (up to 10.30am). Most of all, they could use some of your time! If you can spare an hour during the show to help on their stalls, they would love to hear from you! Please contact bmaashowsec@gmail.com Burley Model Allotment Association, The Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Road, LS6 1LJ
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Welcome to Night Vale is a podcast presented in the form of a local news radio show for the fictional town of Night Vale, reporting on the strange events that occur within it. If you imagine a mash-up of the imaginations of David Lynch, HP Lovecraft and Tim Burton with a little X-Files and Twilight Zone thrown in for good measure, you’re on the right track.
Pictured: Cecil Baldwin (Centre)
elivering rich and nuanced drama in the form of a community radio show hosted by Cecil Palmer (played by Cecil Baldwin), Welcome to Night Vale has grown to be one of the most popular podcasts in the world, whilst remaining fiercely independent, entirely listener supported, and ad-free. Moving from podcasting to print, the highly anticipated Welcome to Night Vale novel expands the world of the podcast and will be released this October.
Night Vale has grown to be one of the most popular podcasts in the world
Since 2013, Welcome to Night Vale has toured a fully-realised live show complete with guest stars, musical guests, and Cecil himself, performing previously unheard scripts that complement and enhance the constantly evolving narrative of the podcast, whilst still remaining funny and compelling for brand new listeners. Welcome to Night Vale tours to 10 cities this September with a never-before-released episode (‘The Investigators’) written specifically for the stage starring Cecil Baldwin
with live musical accompaniment by Disparition and featuring musical guest Jason Webley as ‘The Weather’.
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In early September, music students of all genres will come together to study Indian music at HEART, Bennett Road in Headingley. The three day course, entitled IMOWI (Indian Music on Western Instruments), will be the second of its kind.
Pictured: Jesse Bannister
MOWI was founded by Jesse Bannister, a leading classical Indo jazz saxophonist with years of international touring, education and composition under his belt. He is now making an impact with his captivating blend of Indian classical music and contemporary Western styles. The sessions will be co-led by Indian vocalist Anol Chatterjee, visiting from India, who will provide a rare opportunity for vocalists wishing to deepen their understanding of Indian music.
“Indian music has such a wealth of knowledge and tradition which can be applied to all forms of music”, said Jesse. “I believe it is very important to continue to develop my education work as well as my performance work. I always learn the most when I am teaching and consider it a great privilege to meet so many talented musicians within Leeds and to pass on my knowledge of Indian music.” The techniques of practice known as ‘Riaz’ are crucial to the overall discipline of this ancient traditional artform. With
Indian music has such a wealth of knowledge and tradition
music becoming more of a global phenomenon, students are keen to widen their understanding of musical disciplines from around the world. The course will run 10am – 5pm, Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th September. Jesse also hopes to resume his regular classes starting in September. For further information, call Lorraine Cowburn on 07968 499105, email ragaleeds@hotmail. com, or visit www.jessebannister. com
he White Rosettes, the award winning, 72 member ladies’ barbershop choir, recently raised over £1,600 for their new 16 track album ‘The Wicked Rosettes!’ entirely through online contributions from 100 supporters. Hot off the production line, the contributors were the first to receive their copies. “There is a real feel-good factor to the latest White Rosettes album”, said supporter, Alys Galloway. “Not only is it a great representation of our barbershop music but every time I press play I remember that I helped make this happen.”
Pictured: Beth Daley, Sharleen Shaw, Kerri Walker, Liz Thwaite, Ruth Kirby.
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Among the songs featured on the album are ‘Cruella de Vil’ and ‘You Don’t Know Me’, which won the White Rosettes the 2013 Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers national championship. “The White Rosettes really value the support of the local community and the crowd funding project benefits both the chorus and the contributors”, said musical director Sally McLean. “The songs range in style within the barbershop tradition which reflects the White Rosettes’ versatile musicality, dedication, and Yorkshire spirit!”
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Kapadia
FILM
REVIEW
presents this heartrending story with
BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL
AMY DIRECTED BY: ASIF KAPADIA STARRING: ASIF KAPADIA CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 128 MINS ike Senna, director Asif Kapadia’s stunning documentary about the life of Ayrton Senna, Amy is another revealing, intimate and ultimately tragic portrait of an incredible talent whose flame was snuffed out too soon. The film is a fittingly heartfelt and respectful tribute to Winehouse’s outstanding artistry and highlights not only her natural musicianship and incredible vocal prowess but also her considerable gifts as a songwriter. If only we were able to appreciate the wonder of Amy Winehouse purely as she wished and longed to live – in song, free to explore her limitless creative potential. Unfortunately, any document that would attempt a testimony of Amy’s life must inevitably veer into darkness and journey to the end of the harrowing and devastating spiral that eventually claims her. In recounting in agonising detail a tale we all saw played out before our eyes, Amy inspires awe and sympathy for its subject and, carrying the weight of its foregone conclusion, is heartbreakingly sad. The film’s first hour re-humanises Winehouse by introducing us to a young girl with an extraordinary voice who is open hearted, disarmingly forthright and honest, fun and funny. It reclaims the private persona that was lost amid the throng in the voraciously carnivorous media circus that was instrumental in her demise. We are reminded that
sensitivity and palpable sympathy and compassion for his subject
here was a person, a gifted, intensely vulnerable person utterly unprepared for the attention and pressures that her talent would draw to her. The story of an incredible artist, a sensitive soul battling demons who descends into a drink and drugs hell is so familiar to us now it is understandably the stuff of cliché. Amy Winehouse’s struggles were played out very publicly, exacerbating the situation. The depressing suggestion is that, in today’s celebrity obsessed culture, it’s not enough to be a singular talent who gives the world sublime music, but seeing a troubled young woman hounded to the grave is the kind of sordidly cathartic ‘entertainment’ the public craves. The film has generated controversy as some people don’t emerge looking particularly good, least of all Winehouse’s husband, Blake Fielder Civil, and her father, Mitch, who has
publically taken issue with his depiction in the documentary. Not surprising, as the film tacitly begs the question; who is ultimately responsible for Amy’s death? The tabloid press is a prime suspect, but Mitch’s assertion that Amy didn’t require rehab (when she clearly did) and her toxic, drug fuelled relationship with the exploitative Blake also suggest that a lack of attentive compassion from those around her also played a considerable part. As for Fielder Civil, I found myself clenching fists and teeth any time this crashing asshat appeared on screen, feeling disgust that this pitiful excuse for a human could serve as paramour and muse to one of the greatest musical figures of her generation. But I guess, as Winehouse herself acknowledged, love really is blind. The film puts the audience through the emotional wringer, engendering a genuine sense of loss and frustration during the fleeting glimpses of false dawns when it seemed Winehouse may have been able to pull herself out of the spiral only to be consumed by it once again. But among the horrors there are also beautifully touching and affecting moments such as when a newly (and briefly) clean and sober Winehouse is in the studio recording a series of duets
with one of her most revered idols and inspirations, Tony Bennett. Star-struck and putting pressure on herself to rise to the occasion, Winehouse feels she’s making a hash of it while Bennett reassures her she’s doing great. In that moment you feel her confidence may shatter and worry she might just unravel. However, not only does she keep it together but she absolutely nails the session leading Bennett to express his admiration and respect for ‘a true jazz singer’ who he considers to be of the calibre of Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald. Coming from one who knows, there really isn’t any praise higher than that. One of the saddest and most galling things about the Amy Winehouse story is to see how a genuinely unique talent was reduced to a punchline and treated like a sideshow freak. It makes you realise that she was failed by many more people than just her inner circle. Kapadia has done an impressive job by presenting this heartrending story in the best way possible, with sensitivity and palpable sympathy and compassion for his subject. It’s a difficult watch at times but perhaps it’s a necessary one. I would urge you to see it and then listen to the albums Frank and Back to Black on repeat.
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Pictured: Johnny Flockton & Fuzzy Jones
EP Review:
Fuzzy Jones – Junk Shop Folk The announcement of new music from Fuzzy Jones is always welcome news and this short but sweet EP delivers the delectable aural treats we’ve come to expect from this bewitchingly brilliant psych-folk pixie. aving moved on from previous full band project Love of the Brave, Fuzzy has now confidently re-emerged as a solo artist aided and abetted by guitar-wielding sideman, Johnny Flockton (moonlighting from his day job in Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip) and has clearly been busy crafting some really quite exquisite fresh tunage.
The Junk Shop Folk EP serves to whet our appetites for the forthcoming album, Blood & Coffee and certainly leaves one hungry for more. It’s the album’s title track which kicks off the proceedings here and it’s a woozy, bluesy delight embellished with subtly shaky, clattering percussion which adds to the elegantly loose, somewhat hungover feel of the song.
Medicine My Wine opens with Fuzzy’s light and breezy vocal drifting over a thrumming fingerpicked guitar line and picks up pace with the addition of synthy keyboard sounds and a rhythm track that calls to mind Beck or The Beta Band. It’s wonderfully balanced in composition and arrangement with a haunting melody. The ukulele-led This Ole Hammock is as jauntily carefree as its title implies and seems to gently insist upon becoming your summer soundtrack. As ever, Miss Jones’ voice is exceedingly pleasing to the ear and this new batch of songs is like the musical equivalent of comfort food; reliably nourishing and feel-good. The instrumentation here is thoughtfully and tastefully laid down and everything is held together by Fuzzy’s enchanting, one-of-a-kind voice that is truly capable of transporting you somewhere very special. To get the Junk Shop Folk EP in your ears and to keep up to date with album news and live dates go to fuzzyjonesmusic.com
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Oporto, £5.50. Retro/60’s modish rock ’n’ roll.
The Tubes
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Matt Aplin’s ‘Treppenwitz’ + Jam
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Wed 5
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Wed
the spirit of The Pogues, an amazing live act.
£11. Considered one of the
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bands in 80s.
All Maori reggae band from
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Steven Preacher + Fran Wyburn Sat 15 August,
Social Club. £5.50. Two
White’s Bar, Headingley,
leading lights of the local
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Wed 19 Aug, Key Club, £11. Powerpop band from Jacksonville,
music that ranges from vintage blues to modern & classic Americana.
The Garden Party
Florida.
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Thu 20 Aug, Wharf
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29 Aug - Sun 30 Aug, The Tetley, £32.45 - £71.50. Roisin Murphy, Soul II Soul, Mr Scruff, Little Dragon, LoneLady, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Todd Terje.
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White’s Bar, Headingley, Free. Gritty pop gems combining the essence
Marcia Griffiths
Sun 30
Aug, O2 Academy, £31.65. ‘The Empress of Reggae’.
of great English guitar
Claudio Kron
bands, grunge dynamics, &
Seven Arts, £8. Brazilian
contemporary electronica.
Folk Music blended with
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Mon 24 Aug,
The Packhorse, £5.50.
Sun 30 Aug,
infectious Modern Funk grooves.
Alternative. Post-hardcore
Natalie Prass
rock. Also appearing:
Sep, Brudenell Social Club,
Leopards
£12.10. Indie pop singer /
Leeds Festival
Wed 26 -
Sun 30 Aug, Bramham Park,
Tue 1
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Mumford & Sons, Metallica
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Leeds Bluegrass Club Thurs 27 Aug from 8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck.(off Water Lane), Live, Acoustic, Americana roots/ Bluegrass/Country music. Resident bands, guests & picking sessions – musicians welcome. £3. Details: john 2670761,
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powerful new drama about a war hero’s last game of cricket on the eve of World War Two will be performed at Headingley Stadium on Tuesday 1st September, the first day of the LV= County Championship match against Somerset, and Thursday 24th September, the third day of the Championship match against Sussex. The Last Match is the story of the 1939 county cricket match between Yorkshire and Sussex where Leeds-born bowling legend, Hedley Verity took seven wickets for nine runs in a phenomenal game which saw Yorkshire storm to victory as the clouds of war gathered over Britain. The play explores the emotions of a generation clinging on to the last moments of peace in full knowledge that war was on the doorstep. The performance at Headingley on 1st September will
mark 76 years to the day that the match took place, two days before Britain declared war on Germany. It was Hedley Verity’s last ever match – four years later he died of his wounds after fighting in Sicily. The Last Match is written and directed by Yorkshire duo, author and former Head of BBC Yorkshire, Colin Philpott, and film director and digital artist, Kit Monkman. “As a cricket fan I have always been fascinated by Hedley Verity and the final match he played against the powerful backdrop of a country entering into war”, said Colin. “But this is a story which transcends cricket. It’s about people reacting to a moment of crisis and their differing attitudes to duty.”
The play explores the emotions of a generation clinging on to the last moments of peace There will be two performances each day, at 12.30 and 6pm. Tickets (£5) are available from the Ticket Office in the Yorkshire Cricket Centre, Headingley, or online at www. yorkshireccc.com/lastmatch
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Join us under the stars Remember loved ones and raise funds for Wheatfields Hospice. Set in the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam with live music around the route, the Starlight Hike is a night not to be missed!
Saturday 26 September 2015 Temple Newsam, Leeds To register Call: 0113 2033 377 Email: charlotte.stern@sueryder.org Visit: www. sueryder.org/starlighthike/wheatfields /SueRyderWheatfieldsHospice @SRWheatfields
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One year since the grandest Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the county’s first Bike Library has been launched in Leeds.
If you would like to challenge yourself with a super long distance bike ride…..look no further! Join the St Gemma’s team on one of their London to Paris bike rides in April, June, July and September 2016 and connect two of the world’s most chic capital cities on the sponsored charity bike ride challenge of a lifetime.
Pictured: Jeremy Hayes, David Lopez, Sir Gary Verity, Cllr Roger Harington
upported by Yorkshire Bank, the Bike Libraries project, is a three year joint project with Welcome to Yorkshire’s cycling initiative, Cycle Yorkshire, which aims to deliver a cycling legacy for all generations and abilities. People are encouraged to drop their old bikes off at designated donation stations. Once reconditioned, these will make up the Bike Libraries and be available to individuals, enterprises and community groups to borrow, so more people can enjoy the benefits of cycling. Professional cyclist and Team Sky rider David Lopez – who raced in both the Yorkshire Grand Départ and Tour de France – was on hand at a
Cycle Challenge in Aid of St Gemma’s
David Lopez was on hand at a launch in Fearnville, to show local children a thing or two.
launch in Fearnville, to show local schoolchildren a thing or two on one of the newly reconditioned bikes at the Bike Library, the first of many to open in Yorkshire over the next few months. Research from the cycling charity Sustrans revealed that the number of Yorkshire children cycling to school almost doubled between September 2013 and September 2014, after Le Tour. British Cycling also recently revealed that membership in the county has risen 40% since the Tour de France. For further information, visit www.cycle.yorkshire.com/ bikelibraries
Leave the bright lights of London behind as you cycle through English villages down to the white cliffs of Dover, over the Channel and into stunning rural France. You’ll pass historical landmarks and famous battlefields from World War I as you cycle through to Paris, undoubtedly one of the most magical cities. The sense of achievement you’ll experience will be one you’ll treasure forever. It’s a truly unforgettable adventure. Sign up for a fantastic experience and the opportunity to make a huge difference to people living with terminal illnesses. For more information, visit www.overseaschallenges.org.uk, call 0113 218 5580, or email challenges@st-gemma.co.uk
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Bushcraft adventures have always been portrayed as more suitable for men than women, but that is all about to change! ayley Gillard, founder of ‘Wild Goose’, has just launched a series of workshops inspired by the power of outdoor adventure and the positive impact of nature on mental health. Aimed at women in search of adventure, fun and relaxation, Wild Goose is an innovative Social Enterprise delivering activities like campfire cooking, barefoot walking, outdoor yoga and natural crafts to promote positive wellbeing. At ‘Women Get Wild’ women will learn bushcraft, how to build shelters and perfect campfires; ‘Be a Natural Beauty’ is all about pampering in the beauty of the great outdoors, creating your very own beauty products, being mindful and taking a barefoot walk, all in the stillness of the forest.
Wild Goose promotes positive wellbeing and challenges the stigma that surrounds mental health conditions. It is inspired by Haley’s own experience of anxiety and how the great outdoors helped her through, and she invests the profits from her bushcraft and natural beauty workshops back in to the community, to help support individuals with depression and anxiety. Wild Goose is an alternative way to look after your wellbeing, through experiencing nature’s therapeutic remedies. It gives people the chance to take time out as well as
Wild Goose challenges the stigma that surrounds mental health supporting individuals with mental health problems. It is also a great team building experience. Workshops are scheduled for 2nd, 15th, 23rd, 29th August, and 27th, September. For further information, contact Louisa Rodriguez on 07919153338 or info@ louisarodriguez.co.uk
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Local NHS teams have teamed up with the charity Yorkshire MESMAC to deliver a new, integrated sexual health service, the first of its kind in the city. eeds Sexual Health will provide contraception, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, as well as HIV testing. It brings together the specialist expertise currently provided by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s Contraception and Sexual Health service (CaSH), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s Genito-Urinary Medicine service (GUM) and Yorkshire MESMAC, to provide improvements in sexual health for communities right across Leeds. The services will be available at the Centre for Sexual Health at the LGI until October 2015 when a new specialist facility will open in the Merrion Centre.
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GPs. Soon, you will also be able to book appointments and order testing kits for chlamydia and gonorrhoea online through the Leeds Sexual Health website. During this transitional period, patients can call the helpline on 0113 392 6725 if they are unsure how and where to access treatment and support. Appointments can be made via 0113 392 6724 or www. leedssexualhealth.com
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Northern Ballet’s Children’s Centre Projects
orthern Ballet has been working with three children’s centres in Leeds to explore classic children’s books like Michael Rosen’s ‘Going on a Bear Hunt’ and Maurice Sendak’s ‘Where the Wild Things Are’. This year 31 children under the age of three and their parents from Castleton, Quarry Mount and Shepherd’s Lane children’s centres were involved in the five-week project led by Sophie Alder, Northern Ballet’s Dance
Education Officer. The sessions, at both the children’s centres and Northern Ballet’s HQ, set out to engage young children with dance through music, storytelling and multisensory play. The project also aims to develop centre staff confidence and skills in delivering creative movement sessions. “Northern Ballet believes in the importance of providing access to dance for people in the community of all ages, backgrounds and abilities”, said Sophie.
They set out to engage young children with dance through music
“For children’s centre staff these projects provide a unique opportunity to work alongside a professional dance artist to develop their skills and the children themselves respond wonderfully to these sessions, especially when they are linked to stories that the children know.” For more information on Northern Ballet’s Learning projects, visit northernballet. com/joinin.
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Throughout the Summer holidays and beyond, the National Media Museum Bradford will host a series of free family events celebrating the UNESCO International Year of Light. ‘Light Fantastic: Adventures in the Science of Light’ runs until 1st November and explores the art and science of capturing and creating light with some unusual exhibits, fun workshops and interactive shows. The Museum will highlight the stories behind weird and wonderful inventions from the National Collections of Photography, Cinematography and Television that are dedicated to the use of light. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in specially commissioned art installations and demonstrations, as well as make their own light creations. The phenomenon of white light made from a spectrum of colour
is explored in ‘An Additive Mix’, a new installation by artist Liz West, where you will be able to walk among hundreds of coloured lights, which combine with infinity mirrors to create an endless white glow. Artists Martha Jurksaitis (Cherry Kino) and Christian Hardy (Alchemy Studio) create ‘Double Exposure: A Tale of Two Planets in Darkness and Light’ (Mon, Thurs, Sat until 4th Sept) – two fictional worlds, one permanently bathed in daylight and the other constant night. Interactive demonstrations of analogue and digital techniques in photography and film making, focus on the challenges of light conditions.
‘Get Hands On’ is a series of workshops and activities (until 4th Sept) that include experimenting with light and colour, creating camera-less photographs and making shadow puppets. ‘The Great Shadow Adventure’ explores ways that museum objects have used light to help tell tall tales; ‘Shaping Shadows’ creates beautifully intricate shadow puppets, inspired by the Java Puppets in the museum’s collection; ‘Colourful Chemistry’ experiments with colour and investigates the invisible; and ‘Light Printing’ uses lots of light but no camera to produce beautiful photographs. ‘Playing the Collections’ features Manchester-based artists David Birchall and Vicky Clarke, known collectively as Noise Orchestra (10th Sept – 1st Nov), who use electronics, photocells and sound frequencies to ‘play’ objects from the museum’s collection, culminating in an immersive, light and sound show. For further information, visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org. uk/light
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Fulneck School physics students spent five days in Naples this term, working with pupils from three other schools on a European seismology partnership programme.
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Adel Crag Community Association recently involved the children at Adel Primary School in planting bulbs around the area. welve Years 9 – 12 pupils took part in the Erasmus + Project (funded by the European Union) and presented their work into studying earthquakes at a workshop hosted by IT IS Majorana, Nola, Naples. During their stay, they were exposed to a wealth of new experiences, including coping with a language barrier, cultural differences, and developing skills such as teamwork, leadership and social interaction. Fulneck is one of two schools from the UK chosen for the ‘Teaching Seismology in School’ (TeSS) initiative to develop low cost, reliable seismometers to be used by schools in Kenya. Once developed, these will be linked to Raspberry Pi computers and programmed to record seismic activity in the country, with the results being fed back to the four European schools.
This is an important project that is helping youngsters to take up science subjects
The pupils will also be engaged in activities using practical measurements of earthquakes as an inspirational tool to reinforce their learning in physics, earth sciences and computing. “The five days in Naples was an incredible experience for our pupils, where they had to work side by side with counterparts from schools in Naples, Nice and Torquay”, said Ian Harrison, Head of Physics. “This is an important project that is helping youngsters to take up science subjects and will ultimately lead to a number of participants becoming scientists of the future. Our seismology club runs as an extracurricular activity after school and it is very well attended. There is a real interest in this subject.”
Francis Garbutt, Chair of the association, attended the school’s gardening club one evening and was delighted to see the children’s enthusiastic efforts in preparing the ground and scattering the seeds that the association had organised. “We chose to sow these in our conservation garden and around the area where we plant our vegetables”, said teacher Rebecca Walton. “We hope this will encourage the bees and insects useful for pollination.” During a very rainy session, the children made bee houses, which led to a discussion on the importance of bees in our environment.
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Dancing in the Streets may not be part of the programme, but the variety of activities planned for children around Leeds this Summer is astounding – and many are even free!
get ready for adventure ith nine fascinating attractions right on your doorstep and seven weeks of summer events, Leeds Museums and Galleries have some special adventures for young explorers.
Enjoy an adventure around the world at Abbey House Museum and craft activities themed on different countries including Mexico, Peru, Africa, Italy and Canada. Or, dress up and join in adventures with magical creatures, including Barry the dragon at Kirkstall Abbey and pirates at Thwaite Mills. You can visit the seaside at Leeds City Museum every week with knotted handkerchiefs, seaside games, seashells and seaside shows, head to Temple
Newsam for a time travel adventure, visit Leeds Industrial Museum for a ride on a vintage bus or become fossil detectives at Leeds Discovery Centre. At Lotherton Hall you can step back in time to explore life in Edwardian times, discover nature and wildlife, all things fifties and handmade, and experiment with science. Or, join in a big art adventure in Artspace at the Art Gallery for fun with shapes and 3d artwork. For details, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/schoolholidays
a Superhero weekend! find a Cure for Henry viii hackray Medical Museum is inviting families to help their Wise Woman find a cure for Henry VIII using traditional Tudor medicine. He has injured his leg in a jousting accident and the wound won’t heal. Using herbs and traditional remedies, the Wise Woman will attempt to create a cure to get him back on his feet.
tockeld Park is hosting a Superhero weekend on Saturday 1st/ Sunday 2nd August. Go dressed as your favourite superhero and get £1 off the cost of a day pass. Take part in Superhero Workshops; create your own ‘hero’ mask and comic strip; strut your stuff on the hero catwalk and share your super power secrets; and, take home your own Yorkshire rocket fuel! There are daily adventures throughout summer holidays – head to the roller rink, whizz along the electric scooter trail, find your way out of the huge yew maze, play in the Enchanted Forest, or test your skills on the Go Kart track. Plus there’s an indoor wet weather play area and craft zone.
“Physicians in the Tudor period were generally male, but many women at that time had medical knowledge”, said Charlotte Chester, Learning Officer. “Ordinary people would not have been able to afford a doctor and would turn to their local wise woman. Our fun activities give an insight into Tudor medicine and practices and visitors can have a go at making the remedies themselves.” Workshops run Monday to Friday from 20th July – 28th August, 1pm – 4pm. Admission tickets last for 12 months and entry is free for anyone who has a valid annual pass. For further information, call 0113 205 6521 or visit www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk
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swim like pirates! a s u m m e r s c h o o l at the bowery his summer Bramley Baths (Broad Lane, LS13 3PS) is your easy-to-reach tropical escape-route - where children can test their survival skills with raft races, beach parties, mini-mermaid lessons, underwater treasure hunts & picnics, as well as swimming crash courses so that children can take to the water with ease and confidence wherever they are.
he Bowery, an arts and Cafe space in the centre of Headingley, is opening up it’s studio to provide art and craft related activities for children and teenagers. The workshops are taught by a qualified teacher. You can just drop the children off in the morning and enjoy your day!
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There’s no better time than when the sun is out to swim in Leeds’s oldest bathhouse, designed by the Edwardians to let natural light flood onto the pool, offering the best of both worlds – an outdoor swim in a warm indoor, charming environment. The team at Bramley Baths has also created Stay & Play
sessions: three hours of island adventures, leaving Mum or Dad free to do other things while children aged 8+ swim like pirates, take a hilarious walk-the-plank challenge and enjoy games, races, and snacks in the garden. For the full timetable visit bramleybaths.com or call 0113 214 6000
Kids Art School (6 – 10 yrs) runs from 10am – 4pm, 17th – 20th August, and covers a variety of drawing and painting techniques. £30 a day or £100 for all four. Teenagers Fashion Academy (11 – 16 yrs) is from 24th – 27th August. Learn the basics of sewing and make a skirt and a T-shirt style top. £100 for four days (all materials provided). Children can be accommodated from 9am – 5pm for an extra £5 per hour. To book or for more information, call 0113 224 2284, visit www.thebowery.org, or pop into the Café.
t r y g o l f at t e m p l e n e w sa m udding Rory McIlroy’s will be able to improve their golfing skills at a specially designed four-hole course at a public golf club. Open until 5th September, youngsters aged 16 and under can hone their golfing talents at Temple Newsam Golf Club for just 50p, and parents are welcome to join them for £1! As the facility is unsupervised, it is recommended that an adult is present. Equipment is provided too – so it’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce young people to the game of golf. For more information, contact allan.cooper@leeds.gov.uk, 0113 264 7362 or www. leeds.gov.uk/golf
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discover heroes & vil lains at r o ya l a r m o u r i e s he Royal Armouries really know their heroes and villains and have a great programme lined up for Summer. There are different activities every day from 25th July – 6th September. Meet the heroes and villains of history and popular culture. Watch allaction combat demonstrations and listen to fascinating true stories and tall tales. Leeds will host the Rugby World Cup this Autumn and the celebrations start on Saturday 8th August when the Cup comes to Leeds Dock (5pm onwards). Sporting Heroes Weekend tackles sport and warfare through combat demonstrations, handling sessions and talks. There are Archery Competitions on both days – enter for a small fee online. Free to watch. It’s Superheroes’ Weekend from 29th – 31st August, with an invasion of the superheroes (Iron man, Batman, Star Wars). Learn about their arms and armour. Discover the connection between mythical characters and real martial arts disciplines. Superhero visits, talks and demonstrations throughout the weekend. For full details, visit www.royalarmouries.org
lineham farm’s first summer camp ineham Farm is running its first Summer Camp for 8 – 12 year olds from 24th - 28th August.
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The camp runs from 8am – 6pm, with great activities between 9.30am and 4.30pm. These include climbing, cycling, archery, low & high, an assault course, bushcraft, cooking, team challenges and much more.
The camp costs £30 per child per day (£25 if you book more than one day). The Breakfast and Twilight Clubs open before and after the activities and costs £5 (including food). For more information, contact 0113 3783945 or email linehamfarmenquiries@leeds. gov.uk
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tcv wilderness kids he Conservation Volunteers Skelton Grange Environment Centre on Skelton Grange Road, LS10 1RS is determined to give the kids an exciting taste of the great outdoors. On Wednesday 26th August the Skelton team will pack a van and head Into the wilderness to set up camp in private woodland, where they will spend two days shelter building (where they will sleep!), fire lighting, cooking, woodland crafting, storytelling, playing
environmental games and causing general mayhem! There are also one-day bushcraft events on 1st/2nd September and a Spy Training course on 3rd September. All the proceeds from these events will go to support the great charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers. These events sell out fast so book as soon as you can. For more details: www.tcv.org. uk/skeltongrange or contact the Skelton Grange team on 0113 2430815 / skelton@tcv.org.uk
pony days at hope pastures a discount card ope Pastures are running all sorts of free ponyrelated and animal-themed activities at the sanctuary on the corner of Weetwood Lane and the Ring Road (LS16) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. But, but there are also things to do, individually or as a family, on the other days. Just pop in and see what they have on. There are Pony Days every Monday and Thursday (10am-3pm), when children can learn how to care for ponies under expert supervision. The emphasis is on fun and on building confidence and skills. The day includes activities such as leading, grooming, feeding and mucking out, plus quizzes and games. £27 donation per child. On Wednesdays it’s Pony 1 to 1s and Family Fun (10am-12noon). Meet and groom the ponies. Tours and fun activities for the family. £3 donation per person/ child if you wish to brush a pony – no charge for the fun! Turn up on the day or book with kim@hopepastures.org For full details, visit www.hopepastures.org
chool holidays can be expensive, so On the Go Kids, a new discount card for places to take your children, has negotiated great discounts with over 35 companies across Yorkshire to save you time and money, and new deals are being added all the time. It includes days out, sports camps and classes, play centres, activities and ideas for parties in Yorkshire. You’ll find deals on days out at Eureka! 20% off at Diggerland, 39% off at Lightwater Valley, 10% off at Stockeld Park and Newby Hall and Gardens, and free child places at Scarborough Sea Life, Falconry UK and Jorvik Viking Centre. Readers can purchase a card for £15 (normally £20) using the coupon code ‘northleeds15’ at www.onthegokids. co.uk. The card lasts for 12 months.
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eeds Beckett University has lined up an exciting programme of Carnegie Junior Rackets and Athletics camps at Headingley Campus from 27th July to 28th August. The camps are based at the University’s Carnegie Sports Centre, where children will have access to some of the finest tennis and sports hall facilities in the country.
Camps will be led by performance coaches and children placed in appropriate groups, according to age and ability. For more information and to register, visit http://bit.ly/ CarnegieCamps or contact Kirsty Mcphee on 0113 812 3737, k.m.mcphee@ leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Featuring three days of writing workshops with guest tutors, outdoor activities such as storytelling round the campfire and even the chance to perform their work at a cabaret, the Young Writers Summer School is the perfect weekend for anyone aged 12-19 with an interest in creative writing. The cost is £40/ £25 concessions, which includes meals and accommodation. (Full bursaries are available). Day visitors also welcome. For full details, contact laura@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
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Student Engineering Project Wins Gold A team of students from The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has scooped two sought after awards at the Big Bang Fair Yorkshire and Humber, which celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people. he five lower sixth students designed and built a prototype quadcopter for conducting aerial roof inspections, which actually took off and impressed the judges. The team – Cathy Wicks, Nat Kunin, Andrew Huff, Faizan Siraj and Sam Seldon – came away with both the regional prize for Best Project (Computing) and the CREST Gold Award from the British Science Association that recognises achievement in STEM project work. The students now have the opportunity to develop their ideas further and represent the Yorkshire and Humber region at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair next March.
To produce a working quadcopter that can fly is an incredible achievement
“The team has worked very hard since October, designing their model and sourcing all materials themselves to construct it from scratch”, said GSAL physics teacher Rory O’Flanagan. “To produce a working quadcopter that can fly is an incredible achievement.” A second team from GSAL also won through to the national Big Bang event next year. Calling themselves Bamboozle, John Greathead, Alexandra Lethenyey, Oliver Bell, Thomas Bell, and Arvind Narayan won Most Innovative Idea and the CREST Gold Runner Up Award for their sustainable bamboo quadcopter.
Brownberrie Lane Preschool in Horsforth, is currently offering childcare places for September.
A well established preschool that operates as a not-forprofit organisation
Founded over 30 years ago it is a well established preschool and operates as a not-for-profit organisation. Places (both full and half day sessions during term time) are available for children from two years of age. The preschool has close links with Westbrook Lane Primary and other schools in the town. Prospective parents are encouraged to drop in, without an appointment, any weekday between 9.30am and 2.30pm to see what’s on offer and have an informal chat with the staff. For more details visit www. brownberrielanepreschool. co.uk or phone 0113 258 9656
hildren and staff at Rose Court, the nursery and pre-prep of The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), teamed up and recorded a CD as a tribute to retiring head Anne Pickering, whose love of music was an inspiration throughout her 25 years leading the school. “I chose the title ‘Time for a Song’ because Anne has always been so incredibly supportive of music”, said music teacher Chris Turner. “At Rose Court there was always ‘time for a song’!” “There’s nothing I would rather be associated with more than music”
said Anne. “Music teaches so many other skills – listening, cooperation, teamwork, self-confidence and selfesteem. A musical school is a good school; children can develop a love of music that stays with them for life.” GSAL’s principal and chief executive Mike Gibbons said: “Anne has been an outstanding head teacher, who was loved and respected by pupils, parents and staff. Many of our senior pupils started their school career with Anne at Rose Court and think of her with great affection. “We are sorry to see her go and wish her a long and happy retirement.”
The CD was recorded by School Recording Stars and the sleeve artwork is by Year 2 pupil Dimitra Pountou, who won a competition to design the cover. Anne Pickering’s successor will be current deputy head Mrs Jo Hall.
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Bramhope Bowls Club
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Social bowling, friendly & league matches Apr – Oct. Great social events & activities. New members welcome, whether novice or experienced. Details: Jaci
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Tues & Thurs, 7.30pm. Based at Holt Park Active. Track Sessions at Beckett’s Park. New members welcome. Details: www.
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Adel Badminton Club
Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm
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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 door
to Adel Church) is open for 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 Social
or competitive tennis on 3 carpet & 2 tarmac courts. 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
& Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details:
Stewart 267 3311
Bramhope Tennis Club
Social tennis, junior & adult coaching, club nights, fun competitions. New members welcome, whether beginners or champs. Details: Roger
07887 546303, Heather 267 2207
Briggate Morris Female dancers from ages 8 – 80, all abilities. Practice Mon 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Details:
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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
Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Meet
Mon & Wed, 7-9pm at Lawnswood School during term time. Mixed abilities/ gender/ages (children 11+ welcome with adult).
Details: mjh.morgan@ ntlworld.com
Horsforth Junior Girls Football is looking for
new players aged 5 – 13. Horsforth St Margaret’s Junior Football Club.
Horsforth Tennis Club
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Runners are asked to raise as much sponsorship money as possible for St Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5505,
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Join Team YCC for Yorkshire Marathon
Sun 11 Oct. Yorkshire Cancer Centre, St James’s Hospital has guaranteed places for this event. Also places available in range of worldwide challenges. Trek, cycle or sled to raise funds for cancer patients. Details:
Tif 206 8620, tifaine. carter@nhs.net
Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players
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Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets
Mon & Wed, 6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK.
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Korfball in Adel Free
sessions all Summer. Mondays 6.30pm at Bedquilts Playing Fields. Men & women welcome, no experience required, look for the yellow basket.
Details: leedskorfball@ gmail.com or Leeds City Korfball on Facebook
Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Do you
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 Penguins Lacrosse Club trains
Mon 7.15pm at Adel, matches Saturdays. New & experienced players welcome. Details:
leedslacrosse@hotmail. co.uk
Meanwood Cricket Club
(2nd oldest club in Leeds!) is looking for new players. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd, it runs 2 sides in Wetherby League.
Details: Rob Guthrie (1st XI Capt) 07552 6755880, Matthew Ross (Vice Capt) 07968 776263
Meanwood Park Bowling Club New members invited to join the club. Everyone welcome to come & have a go. Details: Margaret 274
7076
North Leeds Leopards
are looking for new players for their U15 team (Year 10) for 2015. Details: coach
Lee Baines, 07913 385533
club with reasonable membership rates. Details:
Roger Harris, 07806 789580, rharris999@ hotmail.co.uk
EMAIL YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICES TO CAROLE@NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK
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. Members from all around the district & new members welcome. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943
430657, pat_barnett@ yahoo.com
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 from car park opposite Lawnswood Cemetery, for rides of 30-40 miles. All welcome (U-18s should be accompanied).
Details: 278 2603, www. facebook.com/LSCCC
University of Leeds Staff Walking Club
organises at least one walk (5-12 miles) most weekends. All welcome & no membership charge.
Details: David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@leeds. ac.uk
White Rose Canoe Club
meets Roundhay Park Lake & Fearnville Sports Centre swimming pool. Club sessions Sat afternoons & Tues pm. Beginners to World Champions. ‘Try
It’ sessions held monthly.
Details: www.whiterosecc. org.uk, wrcc-committee@ googlegroups.com
ARTS & CRAFTS Bare Canvas Life Drawing Group meets
Tues 8 - 10pm upstairs at The Fenton Pub Woodhouse Ln LS2 3ED. Friendly, relaxing night with great music playlist & excellent models. All abilities. £5. Enquiries from female models welcome.
Bramhope in Bloom
Friendly group interested in improving floral aspects of the village. Welcomes new members. You don’t need any gardening expertise, or to make any regular time commitment - just go along & do what you can, when you can. Details: Janet
Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 5/Sun 6
Sept, 10am - 4pm at Poolin-Wharfedale Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Xiao Bai Li, famous artist from Plymouth, will run workshops on painting an English landscape using Chinese brush techniques & painting portraits from black & white photographs. New members welcome.
Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk
Craft Evening Every
Thurs 7-9pm at The Courtyard Café 96 Town St. Horsforth Open to all. Bring your craft & have a natter.
Details: 259 0301
07919 087745, Lynne 07767 435252
www.albatyres.co.uk
Community Notices
84 Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/
Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. Aug 8: Saturday painting from 10am. Aug 12: Review of members’ paintings. Aug 19: Watercolour demonstration by Paul Talbot Greaves. Details:
www.farsleyartclub.org.uk
Headingley Flower Club meets 1st Fri of month, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre Headingley. New members welcome. Details:
Gill Young 267 9445
Horsforth Art Society
7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane Horsforth. 2 Sept: Watercolour workshop - painting cherry blossom, with Rachel McNaughton. 7 Oct: Chinese painting workshop - dragons and flowers, with Beth Peart. Non members welcome.
Details: 258 8496
Life Drawing Art Group
Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw variety of life models.
Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179
Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed 7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd. (off Chapeltown Rd) Details:
COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley. Delicious homemade cakes & lots of chat. Everyone welcome.
Coffee Shop Tues 10am
– 12 noon at Bramhope Methodist Church. Delicious homemade scones. Friendly atmosphere - all welcome.
Craft Fair 1st Sat, 9am
– 12.30pm at Creativities Courtyard opp Horsforth Farmers’ Market, 96a Town St. Horsforth. Details: 258
1484
Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am
– 12.30pm in The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane.
Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored
by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 1 Aug, 9.30am – 12.30pm at St Margaret’s School car park.
Paxton Horticultural Society Plant/ Table Top Sale & Coffee Morning
Sat 15 Aug, 10am - 12 Noon at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. To book a table call Graham Wheatley 256 3055
leedsmarquetry.org.uk
GROUPS/CLUBS
Stainbeck Art Club 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. Practicals & demonstrations. New members all abilities welcome. Details: Pam
Adel Bridge Club meets
McFetridge 268 4734, www.stainbeckarts.co.uk
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 Masonic Lodge
meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David
Hancox 228 0771
Bramhope Bridge Club Meets to play
duplicate bridge on Mon 1 – 4pm, Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm, at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Leslie
250 2378
Chippendale Society
– widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/late 18th century. Lectures, study days, visits.
Details: 275 9562, www. thechippendalesociety. co.uk, enquiries@ thechippendalesociety. co.uk
Cookridge Camera Club Meets Wed, 7.30pm
in back room of Cookridge Village Hall. All welcome.
Details: Richard 230 1853, cookridegcameraclub.co.uk
Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Currently enrolling for new season (Oct ’15 – Apr ‘16) of films at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Films shown 2nd Wed, 7pm. Refreshments & chat from 6.30pm. 7 films £20, 5 films £17. Details: Shirley Rivers
267 2464
Duplicate Bridge Club
meets Fri 7 – 10pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. New Director. Would welcome regular players.
Details: Ewart 267 8001
Friends of Adel Woods
Friendly group looking after Adel Woods along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Monthly meetings to preserve special habitats, clear paths, put up bird & bat boxes & remove litter. All welcome.
Details: 285 7136, http:// friendsofadelwoods. wordpress.com
Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days
1st Sat. Help tidy cemetery, under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Details: Ann
261 1363, Mike Simpson lawnswoodcemetery@ yahoo.co.uk
Grace Community Church Little Snappers Toddler Group Fri 10am – 12noon (term time) in back room at Cookridge Village Hall (Please use side door). 0-5 yr olds plus parents/ carers. Details: Zoe Smith
07920 135920
Greenpeace Leeds meets 1st Mon, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details:
Joe 07929 610773, www. greenpeace.org.uk/groups
Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association Provides a voice for residents & tenants in the Holt Park area. Regular meetings held at Ralph Thoresby School. All welcome. Details:
rhinos4ever@hotmail.com
Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7pm at
St Margaret’s Hall & Thurs 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Hall. Good car parking & no stairs! Visitors welcome. Details: Mrs Zoe
Bent 258 1580
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Horsforth Historical Society Walk of History
Sun 23 Aug, 2pm from the museum. Details: 258 5302
to book a place.
Horsforth in Bloom
meets Sat 1 Aug, 10am in Horsforth Museum. New volunteers to help with publicity & gardening very welcome.
Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd
& 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Speakers & time to socialise. Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett
Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907
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
Leeds Cactus & Succulent Society meets,
7.30pm at St Columba’s United Reform Church, Headingley Lane LS6.
Details: Peter Smith 07817 688110, smitpt6@aol.com
Leeds Caledonian Society New members
welcome. Details: www. leedscaledonians.org.uk
Leeds Cat Rescue
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 Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues,
8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple. Details:
Pat 225 0030, www. leedshs.org.uk
Leeds Hospital Alert
Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets Thurs 13 Aug at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.
Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk
Leeds Oxfam Group
has raised thousands of pounds over the past year. All welcome to join their programme of interesting & informative events. Details:
www.oxfamleeds.org.uk & facebook
Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues,
7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, LS8. New members welcome. Details: www.
lps1852.co.uk
Leeds Rotaract Group
18-30s professionals & students meet 2nd & 4th Wed, 7pm at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Leeds, to socialise, network & support good causes. New members welcome. Details:
www.facebook.com/ leedsrotaractclub
Leeds Writers` Circle
meets alternate Mondays, 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Carriageworks, Millennium Sq. Friendly, lively group of writers, fiction, non fiction, poetry etc. New members, experienced or beginners, very welcome. Details:
www.leedswriterscircle. co.uk
Meanwood Valley Partnership Local people helping to preserve, protect & enhance the Meanwood Valley. Details: www.meanwood
valleypartnership.co.uk
Mercury Movie Makers
A group of amateur filmmakers who meet most Wednesday evenings at the Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon at 7.30pm. If you are interested in making films go along, they always welcome new members.
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
The 52 Club provides a
social gathering for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds. Meets 2nd Mon of each month, 12 noon at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge for lunch, followed by guest speaker. Details:
Writers Group (Leeds Borders erstwhile writers group) Meet every other Monday at Bridget’s Bar, Victoria Hotel, Leeds. All kinds of writers in all styles. Currently looking for new members. Details: text
07804 191189, vince.mihill@ jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
Yorkshire Animal Shelter Many cats &
kittens desperate for new homes! Donations welcome. Details:
07968 817803, www. yorkshireanimalshelter. org.uk
MUSIC The Amici Singers
friendly mixed voice choir with no auditions, rehearses Thurs, 7pm Adel Methodist Church. New members, experienced or beginners, welcome. Details: Elizabeth
King 228 5932
Collingham Training Band for beginners on
wind or brass instruments, children & adults. £20 per term. Join now to start Sept. Details: www.
Peter Spence 269 4269
collinghamband.co.uk
The Other Bridge Club
Fairfax Singers (Burleyin-Wharfedale) Now taking bookings for fundraising concerts for charities, good causes & weddings. Details:
Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details:
Sandra 01943 463332
01274 597024 www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk
West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society Members Show
Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,
Wed 19 Aug, 7.30pm at Moorside & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr, LS13. Exhibiting a range of specialist fuchsias from singles, doubles, hardy, encliandras, standards & hanging baskets. Visitors welcome. Details 256 3055
White Rose Amateur Radio Society meet Tues, 8pm at Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gns, LS17 5SA
community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity UC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details:
Betty Emberton 267 6529
Community Notices
86 Instrumental Jazz Workshop alt Sat 2.30
- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7. Play jazz & improvise. Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson
jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com
Jazz Improvisation Group with Dom Moore
meets fortnightly on alt Tues & Fri, 7 – 10pm 1st Floor, Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB. £8 per session.
Details: 07800 816 086, dominicgmoore@hotmail. com
Lawnswood Singers,
long-established female voice choir, has vacancies for sopranos & altos with some choral experience. Friendly, welcoming group meets Thurs 8pm at Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms off Otley
Rd). Details B.D.Hawer 267
1292 or just turn up! www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk
Leeds All For One Choir meets Mon, 7.30 -
9.30pm in Mary Hallaway Lecture Hall, Leeds Trinity Campus, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Singing rock, pop & gospel. Everyone welcome. Book a taster session. Details: maria.
mullin@allforonechoir. com, www.allforonechoir. com
Leeds Music Club meets
every 2/3 weeks, 7.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall. Established 1932, the group promotes the performance of music by & amongst its members. Details: Dawn
Lloyd 01924 252329, www. theleedsmusicclub.org
Leeds People’s Choir
meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq.
Leeds. Songs from around the world, under direction of Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful. New members welcome. Details:
www.leedspeopleschoir. org.uk
Meanwood Ukulele Club Meets Wed 2 – 3.30pm, Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, LS6. Mixed ability group strums & sings wide variety of popular songs, & performs occasionally. Membership £5 per week (paid each 8 weeks) or £6 per drop in session.
Details: Jessica Bowie: 07815 892415 jessica@ yourukuleletutor.com
Oddfellows Brass Band Concert & Afternoon Tea Sun 2 Aug, 2pm at
Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Headingley. Tickets £10. Details:Tracey 242
4003, tracey.garczynski@ oddfellows.co.uk
Singing Mums Tues (term time) 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
Songbirds Choir meets Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Singing songs from classical to pop. Ability to read music preferable. Details: Tracy 07914 833394
Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses
alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details: Deborah
Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld.com
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Leeds Folk Fiddle Group seeks more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details: Iveta
07547 112171, leeds.violin@ gmail.com
Headingley Methodist Church Luncheon Club
(over 60s) meets Tues, 12 noon Church Hall (side entrance) Chapel St. New members welcome. 2-course hot meal £5. Please book.
Details: 275 5615, 275 1592
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 people with dementia & their carers. 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments. Details:
Alzheimer’s Soc 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511
Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm in the Parochial Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. Cost £5. Details: Anne
Matthews 268 1131
RVS MENA Community Café Fri am Meanwood
Community Centre. Activities include Tai Chi, tea & dance, knit & sew, & walking & poetry clubs. Currently seeking volunteer walkers to support group.
Details: Gina or Sarah 887 3596
OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) supports over 60s in
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Tel: 0113 255 0191
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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. Details:
Marjorie 267 9802.
of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided.
Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917
St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious home-cooked meal just £4.
Details: Mary Burnell 267 1742
STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) New base at 244 Queenswood Drive. Over 60 & live in West Park & Far Headingley? Go along Mon – Thurs 10am – 4pm. Drop-in café til 1.30pm. Meet friends for coffee & chat, have breakfast or lunch. Lots of groups, activities & outings. Details: 275 7988, www. stepleeds.org.uk
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
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Fence Painting Small DIY Jobs Light Bulb Changing Drive Cleaning
Community Notices
88 Willows Tuesday Club
Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth. Don’t feel lonely, join them!
Details: Jean 258 3449
Sing Yourself Happy
Group for the over 65s singing songs from WWI up to 70s, 2nd & 4th Wed 11am – 12.30pm at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Dementia friendly. Enjoy music & a good laugh! £1. Volunteer singers required to lead group - will be fully trained. All equipment provided.
Details: Sarah 887 3596, sarah.goodyear@ royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk
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
Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr. Marc Homsey. Details: www.
ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk
Cookridge Methodist Church Sun 10am Morning
(corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am, incl Junior Church.
Worship. Crèche facilities & refreshments. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.
Bramhope Methodist Church Sunday: 10am
Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30
Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues.
Catholic Churches
Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane.
- 9.30pm Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Back Wetherby Rd, Oakwood (Tues); HEART, Headingley (Thurs). £5. Details: 265
2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www. meditationinleeds.org
meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park.
Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.brahmakumaris.org, www.brahmakumaris.org/ uk/leeds
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/
Drop in Group Meditation (free) Sun
7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30 – 7.30pm) Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided
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Holy Trinity Meanwood
Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.
Details: 275 7885, www. holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk
Horsforth Churches Together are supporting
holiday activities organised by several churches. Next meeting will be on 5 Sept, 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Town St. Details: www.horsforth
churchestogether.btck. co.uk
Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org
Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services
10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups.
Lister Hill Baptist Church Horsforth has a
new website. Log on to see what they’re up to, including new children’s group ‘Friday Fishers’, all-age services & holiday club. Details: lhbc.
org.uk
Meanwood Methodists
now meet Sunday, 11.30am at Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. (1st Sun of month in parish hall).
Details: 268 1131
Meanwood Valley Baptist Church
Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275 7215,
www.mvbc.org.uk
Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel (City Sq Leeds)
Sunday Services 10.45am; Contemplative service 6pm; Mid-week Recharge Wed 1.15pm - half-hour reflection. A space of spiritual enquiry sanctuary for the soul
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
Details: 275 8996, www. leedsrbc.org
Leeds Vineyard meets
Parish Church of St John the Baptist (Church
Sundays at Headingley Methodist Church, 10.45am for coffee, 11am start – all welcome. Details: 245 9111,
www.leedsvineyard.org
Lane, Adel) Sunday Services 8am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am. Junior Church every Sunday except 3rd Sunday- All-age Service. All
welcome. Church open Sun 2 – 4.30pm, Thurs 1 – 5pm
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
South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,
Headingley. Lively services Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm.
St. Augustine’s Church
(Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner. Sun Service 10.30am - Holy Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun. Family Service 3rd Sun; Service of the Word 1st Sun; Quiet reflection, Sun 6.30pm. Details: www.
wrangthorn.org.com
St Chad’s Far Headingley Sunday Services 8am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 9.30am & 6.30pm. Parish Praise (worship for all ages) 2nd Sun, 9.30am. All welcome. Mid week services too.
Details: Parish Office 274 4322, www.stchads.co.uk
St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,
Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome .
St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Services: Wed
10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.15pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: www.
st-michaels-headingley. org.uk
St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.
Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751
www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk
Tinshill Free Church
(corner Holly Ave & Tinshill Lane, Cookridge) Sunday services: 10:30am & 6:30pm. Activities for toddlers right up to seniors during the week.
Details: 267 8250, www. tinshillfreechurch.org.uk
Transmission Meditation Free group meditation providing both a dynamic spiritual service & profound spiritual development. Leeds group meets Fri 8pm in Headingley area. Details:
270 1173/ 01924 252728, www.share-international. org
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Community Notices
West Park United Reformed Church, Spen
IBS Leeds Friendly, informal monthly meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@
Lane LS16 5AH. All welcome.
Details: 278 5373
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SUPPORT Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275 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,
7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Geraldine
01943 873843/ 07740 649082
515471
Leeds Samaritans
Leeds Coeliac Group
7694
activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Over 300 members. New members welcome. Details: 07895
Support & advice to those diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Coeliac Awareness Stand at Leeds Flower Show 1st/ 2nd Aug at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Rd, LS17 8GS. Details: 277
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Leeds LAS (Living After
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Details: Sue Watts, Leeds Bereavement Forum 225 3975, sue.watts@lbforum. org.uk @Leeds_LAS
Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789,
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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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Royal Meteorological Society (Yorkshire)
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WOMEN’S GROUPS Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s Institute
meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag! Visitors welcome.
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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.
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Meanwood Club, Stonegate Rd (opp Aldi). Friendly social event raising vital funds for the Children’s Air Ambulance. Cash prizes & raffle. Free adm. Details:
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valerie@caringtogether. org.uk
Monday Night Youth Group (ages 9-16) 7-9pm
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Paul 284 3361, www. robertcraven.org.uk
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PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT - FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE - BASED ON WHITE, 7’ WIDE X 6’6” HIGH - CONNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS
ZAP GARAGE DOORS
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JOINERS
LOCKSMITHS
24 HOUR CALL OUT 30 MINUTE RESPONSE No call out charge Discounts for OAPs & students
Tel: 07947 160 788 Probably the cheapest locksmith service in Leeds
OVEN CLEANING
WALKERS OVEN CLEAN Doing the job you hate to do • Cleaning domestic ovens, hobs & microwaves • No chemicals • Biodegradable detergents • We help homeowners & landlords all over Leeds
ANDY’S
Call Tony for a FREE quote: 07759 233 005 Email: tandjwalker@outlook.com PLASTERERS
LOCKSMITH
MOBILITY
MEANWOOD
MOBILITY Your Local Mobility Shop Is In Meanwood ALL NEW MOBILITY SCOOTERS 2 YEAR WARRANTY RECONDITIONED MOBILTY SCOOTERS 6 MONTH WARRANTY
£499!
Servicing Batteries Repairs Walking Aids Incontinence Products Wheelchair Hire Book Your Free Stairlift Survey Here Plus Many More Aids for In and Outdoors
Phone: 0113 288 8880
177 Stonegate Road, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4PU
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
Rise & Recline Chairs from • • • • • • • •
FRANKS PLASTERING
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 2.30pm
Email: sheila.bevons@btconnect.com • www.meanwoodmobility.co.uk www.riseandreclinechairsleeds.co.uk
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MARTIN COOKE PLASTERING Over 30 years experience
Tel: 07756 906 916 Always a quality finish. 16 years experience. All aspects of interior plastering covered Follow us @plaster21
For a free quote ring Jim or Calum on 07901734390 07803181472 01132950920
visit us at www.jimcalplastering.com
email- plaster2@outlook.com
Jim & Cal’s
Friendly Plastering Service
PLUMBING & HEATING
EMERGENCY DRAINCARE.CO.UK
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Blockages Cleared CCTV Survey Commercial Domestic Discounts for OAP’s Drains Cleared from £37! Lifetime Guarantee on all work Fully Certified and Insured
James.thorogood22@sky.com
GPS Plumbing & Heating • All plumbing work undertaken • Discounts for OAPs • Free 24 hour call out service
WRAS & bpec unvented certified
Call Sean on
07900 49 49 08 0113 267 0419
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRAINAGE ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS
Call Us Now On: 0800 195 1333 www.emergencydraincare.com
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 FREE competitive quotes
(Logo) Gas No Safe job too small 549414 07983 406 555 / 0113 274 5224 549414
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GPS Plumbing & Heating
Head Office (Branches Throughout the North) Emergency Draincare, Kirsktall Road, Leeds LS5 3AE
KAYES
PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATION BOILER INSTALLATIONS, SERVICING & REPAIRS FIRE & COOKER INSTALLATIONS
E: Kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07958 383 049 • 07921 764 404
303048
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 ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED
• Gas Safe registered
MOB: 07961 432404
• Friendly, reliable service
FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL DAVE LOWE 0113 2679004 MOB: 07961 432404
For all general plumbing including: • Bathroom installation incl. tiling • Leaks, bursts, repairs & maintenance • No call out fee • Fixed price quotes Fully qualiďŹ ed & insured local plumber
Call Alex 07730 560 422
• All work fully guaranteed
For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:
Tel: 0113 267 9004 Mob: 07961 432 404
Leeds Local Plumbing Experts
enquiries@nortonplumbing.co.uk www.nortonplumbing.co.uk PRESSURE WASH
Northern Restoration specialise in all aspects of exterior cleaning and treatments for the residential and commercial sectors throughout Yorkshire.
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CALL 0113 808 4468
www.northernrestoration.co.uk
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UP ON THE ROOF You want experts doing the repairs
A FAMILY BUSINESS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
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 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
VJR ROOFING SERVICES
Tel/Fax: 0113 278 3472 Mobile: 07747 110582 Email: rsheridan1234@aol.com
CALL PETER
0113 294 6383 / 0790 562 5512
G. HORNE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD “Quality workmanship at a fair price”
What We Do: ROOFING CONTRACTORS
Slate & tile new roofs/re-roofs Topseal GRP flat roofs Fascias, soffits & guttering Velux windows Roof repairs Free, no obligation quotations Insurance backed guarantees
Tel: 0113 273 2888 www.greenhillroofing.co.uk Unit C, Oaktree Business Park, Leeds LS14 1NF
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
Local Roundhay-based company Tel: 0113 240 3515 • Email: g.horneroofing@hotmail.com
DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION 7TH AUG
Tel: 0113 274 8776 info@northleedslife.co.uk
TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS
TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS
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Ex B.T Engineer with over 15 years experience
• Telephone sockets installed home or office • Repairs and broadband problems solved • Cordless telephones supplied Up to 70% cheaper than main companies
0113 260 4303 • 07474 882 963 TRAVEL AGENT
Contact me Tel: 0113 268 9343 Mob: 07734 374 989
A dam Palmer
Email: adam.palmer@personaltravelagents.co.uk Website: adam-palmer.personaltravelagents.uk.com
WORKTOPS
WORKTOPS LARGEST RANGE IN NORTH LEEDS!
PLUS KITCHEN & WARDROBE REPLACEMENT DOORS
Oakwood Travel Ltd Est. over 25 years
Your Complete Travel Solution Holidays worldwide including the UK Ticket agents for National Rail, National Express, Theatre and IATA Airtickets Independent agents offering customer service & choice T: 0113 240 0419 • E: oakwoodtravel@btopenworld.com 480 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 2HU
UK Worktops Just 100 yards from Waitrose, Meanwood
Tel: 0113 230 6038
Waitrose
Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00, Sat 10.00 - 2.00 Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB
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CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE • 7 DAYS A WEEK Tel: 0113 225 8250 • FREEPHONE: 0800 183 2015 www.rainbow-windows.co.uk email: rainbow-leeds@btconnect.com
Offices & showroom: 185 Butcher Hill, Leeds LS16 5DA. Open Monday to Friday 9am til 5pm
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YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGE Headingley’s favourite garage
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