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Well, what excitement! Al Pacino is coming to Leeds in May – a great opportunity to catch some exciting anecdotes, do a little corporate entertaining and raise money for charity too. Northern Ballet Celebrates 45 Years

‘The Film Al Pacino Comes To House’ Takes Over The Leeds Town Hall

On the cultural front, Northern Ballet is planning to celebrate its 45th Anniversary in style, bringing some fantastic dance to Leeds Grand. Opera North had such a hit with ‘Carousel’ it’s bringing it back! Tom Conti comes to The Grand in ‘Twelve Angry Men’; West Yorkshire Playhouse presents a new version of Chekov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’; and National Media Museum

presents ‘Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Collection’. Community organisations continue to work hard addressing local problems, especially planning decisions; local cricket clubs are inviting new players and sponsors to get in touch; one of our advertisers plans to do the Coast2Coast walk in six days; and The Conservation Volunteers line up another superb programme at Skelton Grange. We can’t wait to hear what people have planned for April! The deadline is 1st March for editorial and 6th March for advertising (1st/8th April for the May edition.

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Carole, Jack and the team.

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Al Pacino Comes to Elland Road! The ‘king of gangster movies’ is

heading to Leeds for an intimate black tie dinner event.

The Sapphire Gala Northern Ballet Celebrates its 45th Anniversary with an impressive line-up of

dance artists and renowned choreographers.

10 Drawn by Light The National Media Museum presents an exhibition featuring The Royal Photographic Society Collection, renowned throughout the world.

40 Leeds Rotary Club presents Young Citizen Awards to 22 young people from schools, colleges and youth organisations across Leeds.

52 Nature Inspired Courses at Skelton Grange TCV’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre lines up some great events for both children and adults.

66 The Film House at Leeds Town Hall Leeds Young Film Festival launches the UK’s largest family film adventure.

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ALFRED AUSTIN (1835-1913)

POET, POLITICAL JOURNALIST AND CRITIC Leeds can boast only one poet laureate, but in fact nobody boasts about him at all. He’s more of a shameful secret. Alfred Austin, born and brought up in Leeds, was appointed poet laureate in 1896, after four years of tussle and argument about a worthy successor to the revered Lord Tennyson and William Wordsworth. His appointment unleashed a flood of criticism and insult which left his reputation in tatters and buried him for years. Search the poetry anthologies, look for a blue plaque on his birthplace: nothing. Complacent and egotistical, he lacked personal appeal, but some of his writing has charm and grace, reflecting his genuine, romantic love of English gardens and nature. Is it time to dig him up? He was born in 1835, third of the six children of Joseph Austin, a prosperous Leeds wool merchant and magistrate. He had just had a splendid new house built on Headingley Hill - ‘Ashwood’, off North Hill Road, its gothic arched windows and tall chimneys still a feature. In later memories Alfred recalled the open fields separating it from Woodhouse Moor, where cows grazed and he used to exercise his pony – an idyllic semi-rural childhood. Poetry, especially Byron, was an early passion. His father was Catholic, so after a day school in Headingley he was sent off to the Catholic Stoneyhurst College and then to St. Mary’s, Oscott, near Birmingham, where he studied for a degree of London University, the only degree open to nonAnglicans. With vague thoughts about a profession, he entered legal chambers in London and was called to the Bar in 1857. But he was a half-hearted lawyer – he really wanted to write, and had already published a book of poetry, funded by his uncle. It sold 17 copies! In 1860 he inherited money from this uncle, the distinguished railway engineer Joseph Locke, which freed him to write and travel. He published two books of satirical poetry, praised for their learning and

elegance, and spent a long period in Italy, which he grew to love. On his return to England he continued writing, published two novels, and married the daughter of an Irish landowner, Hester Homan-Mulock. They enjoyed a year-long honeymoon in his beloved Italy, embroiled then in political turmoil. Politics were close to his heart. A staunch, deeply patriotic Tory, he was taken on as leader-writer for the right-wing ‘Standard’ newspaper. As their correspondent he travelled to Rome in 1869 to cover the first Vatican Council and then in 1870 was at the Siege of Paris. He stood for parliament twice as a Conservative, for Taunton in 1865 and Dewsbury in 1880, egged on by Disraeli, but lost. So he focussed on political journalism, founding and editing the National Review, a platform for the Tory party. He was a close friend of Lord Salisbury, and totally in tune with his anti-reform policies. Disliking London, he looked for a rural retreat where he could live like a traditional country squire and write. In 1867 he and Hester fell in love with the picturesque Swinford Old Manor House near Ashford in Kent and bribed their way in. They spent the rest of their lives there creating their perfect garden, the inspiration for his most popular work: ‘The Garden that I Love’ (1894), and its sequels ‘In Veronica’s Garden’ and ‘Lamia’s Winter Quarters’, all running to many editions – idylls in prose, interspersed with poems and whimsical conversations on nature and life. Further volumes of lyrical poetry, poetic criticism (he harshly dismissed old favourites like Tennyson!), satires and dramas, and finally an autobiography flowed from his pen – over 40 books in all. In 1896, after other candidates had been rejected or had refused, he was appointed Poet Laureate, on Lord Salisbury’s recommendation as Prime Minister. The press had a field day mocking his work, picking on various dud lines particularly in his later ‘official’ odes,

and even poking fun at his short stature (about five feet). But he was impervious: confident, sure of his own worth and the rightness of his views on Queen, country, empire, and literature. He revisited Leeds in 1904 to receive an honorary degree from the newly created University, and gave a characteristic lecture on the ‘progressive lunacy’ of giving poor children free meals in schools. He died in 1913, on the brink of the great upheaval of the First World War. He was included in a famous anthology of bad poetry, but the kind view is that at his best he was ‘a true but not a great poet’ – you can taste his work yourself now on the internet.

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n the morning of March 20th there will a total eclipse of the Sun, visible along a narrow band in the North Atlantic. The nearest place to see totality on land is the Faroe Islands. In Leeds the eclipse will be seen as a strong partial, with up to 90% of the Sun’s diameter covered … if clouds don’t spoil it.The Moon will start to cover the Sun at about 8:30 and to build to maximum coverage an hour later. The event will finish about an hour after that. Looking at the Sun directly damages the eyes. ‘Eclipse glasses’, purpose-manufactured from a special highly reflective film, can be obtained for a few pounds. A ‘pin-hole camera’ can project an image of the Sun. Another way to observe is to project the Sun’s image produced by a small telescope onto a white surface. The Society for Popular Astronomy website http://www.popastro.com/solar/ index.php gives details.

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The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Collection is renowned throughout the world for its iconic and historically significant images, as well as examples of the technology that shaped photography from the 1820s to the present day. It forms part of the National Photography Collection, cared for by the National Media Museum in Bradford, where highlights will be displayed in the exhibition ‘Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Collection’ from 20th March – 21st June 2015. Pictured: Portrait of Christina, National Media Museum / SSPL

he National Media Museum, with assistance from the Art Fund, Heritage Lottery Fund and Yorkshire Forward, acquired the RPS Collection and incorporated it into the National Photography Collection in 2003. Since then the Museum has been home to its 250,000 images, 8,000 items of photographic equipment and 31,000 books, periodicals and documents. Co-curated by Colin Harding Curator of Photography and Photographic Technology at the National Media Museum, Claude W. Sui, Curator, and Stephanie Herrmann, Associate Curator, of the Forum of International Photography of the ReissEngelhorn-Museen, Mannheim,

It’s home to 250,000 images

Germany, ‘Drawn by Light’ first appeared at Media Space in the Science Museum. It is presented in collaboration with the ReissEngelhorn-Museen, where it will go on display in 2017. Among more than 250 remarkable, rare and sometimes unique objects, the exhibition features key artefacts that tell the story of the development of photography: Nièpce heliographs from the 1820s, the first commercially published book illustrated by photographs William Henry Fox Talbot’s camera lucida sketchbook, ‘The Pencil of

Nature’ (1844 – 1846), and seminal works such as Oscar Rejlander’s ‘The Two Ways of Life’ (1857). Many historically significant figures from photography are represented, such as Nièpce and Talbot, as well as Julia Margaret Cameron, Roger Fenton, Lewis Carroll and Hugh Welch Diamond. And the collection is constantly expanding: renowned contemporary photographers whose work features include Don McCullin, Terry O’Neill and Martin Parr among others. Steve McCurry’s famed ‘Afghan Girl’ image, taken in 1984, is the most recent acquisition and was added to the RPS Collection in November 2014. “This is a great opportunity for visitors to see some of the world’s most important photography, by some of the greatest photographers, in the collection’s home, as well as to explore the rest of this wonderful museum”, said Michael Pritchard, Director-General of The Royal Photographic Society. The exhibition is part of the 2015 Art in Yorkshire programme. Entry is free. For further details visit www.nationalmediamuseum. org.uk

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If ever there’s a discussion of serious acting talent in modern American cinema there is one name that is ever present among the usual suspects; Pacino. Now the Oscar winning actor, director and ‘king of gangster movies’ is heading to Leeds for an intimate black tie dinner event on Saturday 16th May at Elland Road.

ith a career spanning four decades, Al Pacino has starred in many great films (and a few not so great ones) and he is never less than an utterly electrifying screen presence. Pacino is the whole package; a real actor with honest-to-god, heavy duty chops, a bona fide, charisma-oozing movie star. Coming to prominence in the 1970s, arguably the most exciting era in Hollywood history, Pacino found his first big screen part in the controversial ‘Panic in Needle Park’ which was swiftly followed by the role that would make his name and usher him into the annals of cinematic greatness - Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’. While Pacino later became known for the scenerychewing, shouty, bombastic acting style he brought to some of his famous roles, his work in ‘The Godfather’ is something else altogether. It is a master class of careful control and subtlety and his Michael Corleone is a chilling portrait of a man corrupted and consumed by dark forces. He would reprise the role in ‘The Godfather Part 2’ which also featured another rising star of his generation, Robert De Niro, although the pair had no scenes together. For that clash of the cinematic titans film fans would have to wait until 1995 and Michael Mann’s excellent ‘Heat’. Following ‘The Godfather’, Pacino continued his winning streak by portraying his ruthless crime boss’s polar opposite as the titular ‘Serpico’, a morally upright cop standing up to corruption, and delivered another outstanding turn as hapless would be bank robber, Sonny in Sidney Lumet’s superb ‘Dog Day Afternoon’, a stranger than fiction true life heist movie. Perhaps Pacino’s most iconic role came with 1983’s ‘Scarface’,

directed by Brian De Palma. While I personally don’t particularly regard the film as a high water mark for either director or star, with its garish 80’s production design, lurid ultra-violence, and Pacino’s hysterically over the top performance as the cokeaddled, machine gun-toting Tony Montana, it’s certainly unforgettable. Better, I think, and one of my favourite Pacino movies is ‘Carlito’s Way’ which saw Pacino and De Palma reunite a decade after ‘Scarface’ to tell the story of another Latino gangster returning to his old stomping ground after a stint in prison and trying to go straight. In gangland set films Pacino is usually the capo, the kingpin, a made guy. So it was an intriguing switch to see him convincingly inhabiting the role of down-at-heel mobster also-ran Lefty in ‘Donnie Brasco’. Lefty is a

pitiable figure and Pacino imbues the character with vulnerability, wounded pride and pathos. Of course, in a classic case of Academy oversight, Pacino belatedly received his Oscar for ‘Scent of a Woman’, after seven previous nominations. A decent enough film with a typically spirited performance from Pacino but few would regard it among his best work. With over fifty acting credits to his name there’s neither the time nor the space here for a comprehensive career retrospective but I’ve flagged up a few personal highlights from Al Pacino’s remarkable life in movies. ‘An Experience with…Al Pacino’ , will be at the Leeds Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road on Saturday 16th May. Organised by Olexy Productions, this is the first time Al Pacino will have hosted such a dinner in the UK. The event will include a revealing Q&A with the star as he shares anecdotes from his illustrious film career. Having played the region’s most infamous monarch, Richard III, several times on Broadway, Al feels he has a connection with Yorkshire. “‘I’m really looking forward to once again meeting UK fans, and this time from the north”, said Al. “I love Yorkshire and Leeds is a fantastic

city. I can’t wait to share untold stories with my fans in this intimate setting.” “Pacino has already stated that he will never write an autobiography, so this event is a very rare opportunity to hear directly from the star on his life and his outstanding movie career”, said Stephen Oleksewycz, Olexy Productions. Several different tickets are available, starting from £125 +VAT, and all include a threecourse dinner. Platinum (£2,000) and VIP (£1,250) tickets offer opportunities to meet and be photographed with Pacino. Guests will also be able to buy exclusive Al Pacino memorabilia during the charity auction . A percentage of the profits will be donated to the charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. Tickets are available from www. olexyfresh.com/

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On the first Friday of every month, Yorkshire Dance showcases work by independent choreographers and small dance companies. Each evening has a theme to help artists experiment and develop their work, as well as

Leeds Chamber Choir Presents St John Passion

provide thought-provoking entertainment. his year’s programme includes ‘This Is Where It’s At’ on 6th March, which brings together eight selected choreographers from across the north. Dance artist and blogger Zoe Parker describes the evening as a chance “to experience work and choreography up close and personal”. ‘Burst’ on 8th May represents the next generation of dance makers. Yorkshire’s dance students showcase their talents with a variety of energetic and inspiring work. The performances will be selected by Yorkshire Dance’s artistic team. “This looks like one of the best Friday First programmes we have ever had”, said Programmes Manager Hollie Harkness Gowers. “It is an eclectic and exciting mix of dance and performance works, including a live workshop with internationally renowned dance dramaturg Peggy Olislaegers, a scratch night where you can see the freshest work from regional artists, and our annual student and graduate showcase. “As well as the Friday Firsts, we are pleased to invite Charlotte Vincent and her company, Vincent Dance Theatre, back

One of the best Friday First programmes we have ever had

to Yorkshire Dance, providing an opportunity to engage with her and the company’s archive of material. This season’s programme is bursting at the seams, with performances every month, and professional development opportunities.” This Spring also brings professional development opportunities, and many chances for the public to get involved. For full details, visit www.yorkshiredance.com

Leeds Chamber Choir will present JS Bach’s St John Passion at Leeds Cathedral on Great George Street, LS2, on Saturday 14th March at 7.30pm. Although a relatively new ensemble (this is just its third concert), the choir has sung live on BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service for 11 broadcasts in the past two years, featuring eight of its singers. The concerts feature the whole complement of 16 singers. This is the second time the choir has performed the St John Passion at Leeds Cathedral. It will be sung in German but, unusually for this type of choral performance, English subtitles will be projected to keep the audience engaged in the drama. Tickets are £10 (£5 concessions) and are available on the door or at leedschamberchoir.org The choir is currently accepting new members, so if you are interested do contact them.

om Conti leads the cast of Twelve Angry Men as it gets set to give its verdict across the UK. The acclaimed production is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th April, following its record-breaking run at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. Lauded as one of the great ‘must-see’ movies of all time, Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men originated as a television play and has been successfully adapted for film, radio and stage. The 1957 Academy Award-nominated film version starred, and was produced by, Henry Fonda. Twelve Angry Men follows twelve jurors who have murder

on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a dilemma for the twelve, as their prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax. Directed by Christopher Haydon, Artistic Director of The Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, Oscar nominee Tom Conti returns as Juror Number Eight, the role made famous by Henry Fonda. He will be joined by jurors Andrew Lancel (Frank Foster in Coronation Street), Robert Duncan (Gus Hedges in Drop The Dead Donkey), Andrew Frame (PC Hargreaves in EastEnders), David Calvitto (whose theatre credits include These Shining Lives and The Odd Couple), Mark Carter (Hollyoaks, Utopia and The Knock) and Sean Power, (Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Fright Night 2). Jon Carver, who has had a recurring role in Doctors, returns to play The Guard. The rest of the jury will be made up of Denis

Lill, Paul Beech, Alexander Forsyth, Edward Halsted and Gareth David-Lloyd. Tickets (£18.50 - £34) are available from 0844 848 2700 or online at

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pera N o r t h’s hit production of the classic American musical ‘Carousel’, returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from 13th – 23rd May. Composed by one of Broadway’s most successful and enduring partnerships, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, the score is studded with some of the most powerful, uplifting and moving music ever written for the stage, including ‘If I Loved You,’ ‘June is Bustin’ Out All Over,’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ Set in a tight-knit fishing community on the New England coast, Carousel revolves around the ill-fated affair between Billy Bigelow

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It has some of the most powerful, uplifting and moving music ever written for the stage

and young mill-worker, Julie Jordan. Little do they realise that Billy’s rebellious ways will lead to tragedy. In 2012, Opera North’s production received five star reviews for its performances in Leeds,

Salford and at the Barbican, London. Directed by Jo Davies, it brings the New England community to life with joyous choreography, a full orchestra and chorus, and a classically-trained cast, including Keith Higham as Billy Bigelow, Gillene Butterfield as Julie Jordan, and Yvonne Howard as Nettie. James Holmes, arguably today’s most expert interpreter of Rodgers’ score, returns to conduct. Following Leeds, Opera North will take Carousel to Theatre Royal Norwich and Edinburgh Festival Theatre, before travelling to Dublin. For tickets, call 0844 848 2700 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com

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Details about Trio Literati’s show ‘Censored!’ which will take place at the New Headingley Club (56 St Michael’s Rd) on Friday 13th March, 7.30pm, have leaked out! art of the Headingley LitFest, apparently hats and songs are involved as the five-man troupe consider the different faces of censorship in very different times and places – for example, the East German Stasi and the riotous world of Tudor theatre among others. Does censorship have a place in our society? Should it be banned?

Needless to say this is the only show in Headingley LitFest that’s ‘censored’! The Festival runs from 5th March – 2nd April and has a fantastic programme lined up, including the wonderful Lemn Sissay at Leeds City Academy; Nicolette Jones, who was children’s book reviewer for the Sunday Times for 21 years; an Irish Day on 8th March; Dinner with the Decameron at Salvo’s

show in Headingley LitFest that’s ‘censored’!

Salumeria; poets Jo Shapcott and Colin Speakman; a South American evening at Mint Café; Red Ladder and Theatre of the Dales; and numerous talented local writers. To see the entire programme and most up-todate information, visit www. headingleylitfest.org.uk. Tickets for all events are available from HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley.

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Tyrone Huggin’s critically acclaimed story of an elderly Caribbean beekeeper and a dysfunctional wealthy teenager comes to The Carriageworks, Leeds, on Thursday 19th March. eworked with striking visual design and projections by Timothy Bird and sound design from Joseph Roberts, ‘The Honey Man’ is a funny but highly moving exploration of Black British identity, ecological destruction and friendship that crosses generational and cultural divides. Through the story of an unlikely friendship between an elderly beekeeper and a troubled young teenager, the play looks at the relationship between two people on the fringes of society. In a derelict cottage in the grounds of a country house, ageing Caribbean recluse, Honey Man, tries in vain to save his colony of bees. His life is set to change when fiery teenage heiress Misty (Beatrice Allen) charges into his world and challenges all he knows. Initially, the two clash, but over time, an unlikely friendship develops. Events take a dramatic turn when an antique painting reveals a secret that connects their lives in ways they never imagined, shedding light on the histories hidden in art and the connections between English heritage and the history of slavery. “Over the last few years I’ve become aware that a generation of ‘digital natives’ has grown up surrounded by digital technology”, said Tyrone Huggins. “I began

imagining how it would be for a youngster from that generation to encounter someone who was almost locked in another time and way of life. I was also interested by how the momentby-moment connectedness of

The play explores Black British identity, ecological destruction and friendship that crosses generational and cultural divides the digital world was squeezing out time to reflect and bringing its own form of loneliness. The Honey Man allowed me to bring two characters together who appear to have nothing in common. And, because neither has anyone else, they have to search for what they can share; survival of the bees and their British colonial history.” Tyrone Huggins co-founded the experimental Impact Theatre Co-operative. He has performed in numerous theatre productions across the UK including, most recently, ‘Electra’ with Kristin Scott Thomas at the Old Vic, and the UK tour of ‘Of Mice and Men’ with Matthew Kelly. He has written 12 plays including ‘Emigrating Home’ for The Bush and ‘Choo Choo Ch’Boogie’ for Bolton Octagon and is currently working with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

rtist and BAFTA winning filmmaker Yv e t t e Vanson pays tribute to the Great Strike of 1984-5 with ‘Miners’, a new exhibition at The National Coal Mining Museum for England. The exhibition celebrates miners globally, commemorates the spirit of community, and explores the political and social questions surrounding the mining industry through portraits of miners. Being one of the first women to go down Betteshanger Colliery in Kent in 1972, Vanson has a long association with coal-mining

communities, and this is reflected in her work. “As with my films, I am driven by a desire to eradicate injustice and believe art and culture are powerful tools in helping to bring about change – be it personal or political”, said Yvette. The exhibition features a screening of her ground-breaking film, ‘The Battle for Orgreave’. The award-winning documentary for Channel 4 was fuelled by the 1984 Rotherham riot, when many miners were charged and eventually acquitted for their part in the incident. ‘The Battle for Orgreave’ examines the trial as well as the economic and political aspects of the strike. Vanson took the miners back to the place where the confrontation with the police had happened on 18th June 1984, enabling the miners to re-enact their experiences of that day. The exhibition runs until 26th April. For more

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Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya hits the Playhouse stage in a vibrant, newly commissioned version by playwright Samuel Adamson, whose plays and adaptations include All About My Mother, Southwark Fair, Pillars of the Community, Clocks & Whistles, and Gabriel.

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Directed by Associate Director Mark Rosenblatt, David Ganly as Vanya leads a wonderful ensemble cast, in this dark, funny, romantic exploration of cross-purposed love, bitter jealousy and family dysfunction. An illustrious professor returns to his country estate (run for years by other family

members) with his beautiful young wife. Already that spells a recipe for disaster. With the extended family and family doctor all brought together under one roof, resentments start to bubble to the surface, old wounds are reopened. People start to re-examine their lives and the choices they made. Thwarted ambitions emerge.

“This is a great play”, said Mark Rosenblatt. “ When I read it I was struck by how wise, funny and sad it was. A play rarely covers the whole spectrum of life like this. Chekov puts all the characters on stage and lets them revolve around each other. It touches on getting old, making one’s mark in life, falling in love – the rich tapestry of life. But people find themselves at cross-purposes and, as a result, stupid things happen. “Samuel Adamson is a brilliant adapter of Chekov. He has the ability to find a turn of phrase that is of the time yet contemporary. This is a version that is ‘front footed’ rather than reflective or over considered. It is dynamic and funny. Working with Sam we were able to tweak and adjust it during rehearsals. I can guarantee it will play in your head for ages afterwards!” First published in 1897, Uncle Vanya is considered one of the great plays of the 19th century. Appreciated widely for its themes of loneliness, love and hope, it remains an enduringly powerful reflection on the purpose of life. The cast for Uncle Vanya is completed by John Bett, Ryan Kiggell, Anne Lacey, Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Eve Pearce, Georgina Rylance, Graham Turner, and David Leopold. Uncle Vanya is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 28th February – 21st March.

rish History Month is celebrated throughout March - the month in which St Patrick’s Day is internationally celebrated. An initiative introduced by the Leeds-based Irish Arts Foundation, it is now in its ninth year, and this year goes national – with events taking place in Leeds, London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Sheffield. It aims to promote knowledge of Irish History and experiences in Britain, to highlight the contributions that Irish people have made to British society, and to introduce new audiences to the vibrancy of Irish arts, heritage and culture.

Particular highlights this year include ‘Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer: one of Ireland’s unsung heroes…’ He was one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions. The story is brought to life in a dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton on Saturday 7th March. ‘A Year of Festivals in Ireland!’ is an inspirational evening with author Mark Graham who recently completed a quest to attend three festivals a week in Ireland for an entire year! Part of the Headingley LitFest, it’s at The New Headingley Club on Sunday 8th March, 8pm. The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place in Leeds city centre on Sunday 15th March, starting at 11am, followed by food, music, dancing and general celebrating in Millennium Square in the afternoon. Irish/Iranian festival favourite Patrick Monahan

presents a witty, charming family show ‘Adventures in Monahan Land’ at The Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 21st March at 8pm. Luke Daniels Trio plays Otley Courthouse on Saturday 7th March at 8pm. And there are traditional Irish music sessions on Sunday 8th March, 2pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row (off Water Lane LS11), and on Tuesday 17th, 2pm at The Harp, Cromwell St, Lincoln Green, LS9.

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n impressive line-up of dance artists and renowned choreographers will join Northern Ballet for its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Gala at Leeds Grand Theatre on Saturday 14th March. Artistic Director David Nixon has brought together artists from across the globe to take part in what promises to be an unforgettable evening. They will be joined by guest artists from The Australian Ballet, Royal Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre. The Gala will also feature a new commission from Jonathan Watkins, recently appointed as choreographer of the company’s next new ballet ‘1984’. David Nixon will create a piece for Northern Ballet’s young male dancers and Kenneth Tindall and Daniel de Andrade will première two pas de

deux. Northern Ballet dancers will also première ‘Little Monsters’ by Stuttgart Ballet’s resident choreographer Demis Volpi. “This is a rare opportunity for dance enthusiasts to see some of the most celebrated companies and performers from the world of dance come together in Leeds”, said David Nixon. “I am incredibly proud to be Artistic Director of a company that boasts such talented and passionate dancers, has a rich and distinctive heritage and has a remarkable ability to move audiences through captivating performances that are inspiring, emotional and intensely dramatic. The Gala will be a unique opportunity for our loyal audiences to show their support. I would like to thank all the companies and artists who are giving up their time

This is a rare opportunity for dance enthusiasts to see some of the most celebrated companies and performers from the world of dance

to support Northern Ballet on what will be a very special occasion.” Northern Ballet will also host a special fundraising dinner in the Howard Assembly Room following the performance. The Sapphire Gala package includes a pre-performance reception, premium dress circle tickets, a three course meal, luxury gift bag, and the chance to participate in the Gala Auction. A table of ten guests is available at £2,500. Individual tickets for the dinner are available although these are limited. To book, or to find out how you could support the Gala, please contact Abi Walton, abi.walton@northernballet.com Individual tickets for the Sapphire Gala are available from 0844 848 2700 or leedsgrandtheatre. com, and are priced from £25 – £75.

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his 44 year marriage, his relationship with his wife (played by Linzi Hateley who starred in ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘Joseph’, and ‘Carrie’) and how he coped with her death. And there are wonderful songs which help to tell the story and really add to it.” Brian was delighted when Cameron Mackintosh asked him to take on the role of Phineas Barnum. “It’s a show that I’ve always admired. I saw this production in Chichester in 2013 and just loved it. And the wonderful thing with Cameron is that there’s absolutely no skimping; you know everything will be done to the highest degree.” Even the fact that he had to learn how to tightrope walk didn’t put him off! “I started high wire lessons over a year ago and found that it was harder than it looked! The first thing I had to learn was how to fall! It takes a lot of core strength and I still have to practice every day.” Given Brian’s hugely varied entertainment history, he already knew a little magic, how to juggle, and had done some fire-eating – all of which have come in handy for this role.

“This is a wonderful show”, said Brian. “We have a really talented company, including proper circus performers, and an eleven-piece orchestra. The Victorian set looks amazing and on arrival the team works through the night to set it up. We even bring our own floor! “Barnum was a fascinating character, full of weird and wild ideas. He was famous for his threering circus – he knew that no one would be able to take it all in on one visit, they would have to come back to see what was happening in the other rings!” Brian is touring with Barnum until August, then what? Apparently there is a new TV serial for BBC on the cards. Barnum is at Leeds Grand Theatre from

his year, for the first time, The Picture Library at Leeds Art Gallery is extending its selection days to quarterly, two-day weekend events. Leeds Art Gallery is one of the few organisations in the country that runs such a lending scheme. For just £48 for a year (£98 for two) you can become temporary custodian of a wonderful work of art and it has hundreds of original artworks to choose from. According to The Times, Leeds Art Gallery has ‘probably the best collection of twentieth century British art outside London’. Set up with the aim of fostering an interest in original British art, The Picture

Library has been offering anyone based in Yorkshire the opportunity to enjoy original art at home for over 50 years. “It’s a simple process and our scheme makes it possible for everyone to take up this opportunity”, said Theodore Wilkins, Leeds Art Gallery. “There’s that classic quote from Shirley McLaine in the film Terms of Endearment where she invites Jack Nicholson to view her Renoir – whilst we can’t run to a Renoir, you could enjoy a Terry Frost or a Jacob Kramer in the relaxed setting of your home. Plus, you can change your artwork as many times as you like.” All you have to do to take advantage of the scheme is to attend one of their four selection events, bring proof of identity and your address in Yorkshire and sign up. The costs are £16 per quarter for one artwork or £32 for two – or the discounted annual rate of £48/£98. All works are insured by Leeds Art Gallery, but standard excess charges apply for damage or loss. You

Pictured: Phil & Katy Waller of Morley with their choice. can swap artworks throughout the year both at the special selection events and every day of the week at Leeds Art Gallery’s gift shop. Selection days for the rest of this year are 25th/ 26th April; 25th/ 26th July; 24th/ 25th October. For further information, visit www. thepicturelibrary.org

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Long before Leeds became the foodie mecca and gastro-paradise it is today there was Hansa’s! stablished in 1986, the longevity of this restaurant is a testament to the welcoming atmosphere, holistic ethos and, of course, the fantastic food that has made it a local institution for nigh on three decades. Featuring an all vegetarian menu of authentic Gujurati cuisine, Hansa’s remains in a league of its own. The food is distinctively different from the ubiquitous anglicised Indian cuisine many of us have grown accustomed to. This is genuine Gujurati style home cooking wherein even complex flavour combinations seem to be presented with an air of honesty and simplicity. Hansa’s, with its all-female, multicultural staff (some of whom have worked with Hansa since she started!) has been trading from the same premises for twenty-nine years – all of which enhances the welcoming, homely, lived in and relaxed ambiance. Rather than poring endlessly over the menu and agonising over what to choose, we capitulated and happily took Hansa up on her offer to bring us a selection of dishes. For starters we received a sharing platter comprising Hansa’s Muthiya (imagine an almost veggie sausage arrangement made with grated cabbage, gram-flour, mustard and sesame seeds), and the fantastic Bharela Marcha deep fried whole Romano peppers filled with spicy mashed potato and crunchy peanut mixture. Both were served with a lovely, piquant red pepper chutney. There was also

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the Makai-no-chevdo - sweetcorn stir-fried with mustard seeds and chopped onions; Chilli Paneer, which delivered a tasty kick; and Pani Puri - bite-sized crispy puris filled with chickpeas and onion and served with a tamarind sauce

which are so moreish you’re actually relieved they’re not a readily available snack food as you would never cease popping these delicious little treats into your mouth. Mains-wise we had the Patra Special, which is very special indeed! A unique combination of flavours and texture, patra leaves are stuffed with all kinds of goodness (including chilli, ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds) then compressed and served in a light curry with sweetcorn, really different and mouth-wateringly flavoursome. The Bhaji Paneer was a more familiar dish but no less satisfying, the combination of spinach and Indian cheese never lets you down. I’d previously only experienced lamb koftas but found the veggie

While the food at Hansa’s isn’t in the slightest heavy or stodgy it variation (here made with chickpeas) to be a great alternative in the Bhagat Muthiya with a consistency that chimed well with potatoes in a spicy curry sauce. The Urad was a very fine creamy daal curry which, made with urad beans, was refreshingly different to the usual lentil daal and had the hearty, warming qualities of proper comfort food. While the food at Hansa’s isn’t in the slightest heavy or stodgy it is filling and satisfying. Nevertheless, after polishing off every last scrap of our mains we didn’t hesitate to move on to dessert.

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Unfortunately, in last month’s edition we reported that applications to build on Moseley (Soggy) Bottom had been turned down. That information was incorrect and Cookridge Residents Action Group (CRAG), along with a number of other confused Cookridge residents, have been in touch to set us straight.

Lent Lunches 2015 Churches Together In Headingley Churches Together in Headingley are once again holding their series of Lenten talks with a light lunch at Headingley Methodist Church Hall (Chapel Street entrance). The theme this year is ‘Singing The Lord’s Song

RAG informed us that: “an initial application to build around 200 houses was refused in November 2014, however just a few weeks later in December, Leeds Council planners gave outline planning permission to build 135 houses on the same site, despite overwhelming objections from Cookridge residents. They did this despite the acknowledged lack of infrastructure, inadequate roads, lack of school places and declining facilities in the area for health care. In addition, getting to use public transport and access from the site will be almost impossible for those with small children and pushchairs, or disabled people. There has been insufficient work done to investigate the sources of water on site, and CRAG has evidence that any build on the land will be to the detriment not only of those who might buy a property there, but that increased risk of flooding to homes and businesses elsewhere in the area is a real possibility.

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Leeds Council planners have largely ignored the overwhelming evidence submitted to them by residents and have repeatedly refused to provide information requested through the Freedom of Information legislation, citing unreasonable requests and demands on staff time. In short, they have closed ranks and have failed miserably in terms of giving a voice to residents, despite all the rhetoric about localism. This is not what we pay our Council Taxes for, and residents need to be heard. CRAG is determined to continue to fight this, and wants to make it clear that they will do everything possible to support residents opposed to any form of building on this flood prone site. Further information can be found on the Streets of Cookridge Facebook site.

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Local companies supporting the event were: Asda, Cranberries Deli, Divino’s Restaurant, Hazel’s Cafe and Bistro, Lawnswood Floral Designs and Mercure Parkway Hotel – who all helped us to achieve our fundraising target. Meanwhile, the Forum is finalising The Neighbourhood Plan, which will set out our proposed policies. Consultation will soon take place and The Plan will be amended to incorporate consultation outcomes. It will then be subject to a referendum for final ratification. We now have vacancies on the Adel Neighbourhood Forum so, if you have a passion for our community, we would love to hear from you. Time commitments can be arranged to suit your circumstances. For further information contact Ian Bond, Joint Chairman, at bondster@btopenworld.com

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A local resident recently asked whether anything could be done about the sightlines for drivers leaving the Meanwood Road Waste Sort Site, as they felt it was difficult to pull out of the exit safely. I took this up with the Highways Officer and received the following reply: “This length of Meanwood Road is currently governed by a speed limit of 30mph and has terraced properties located along it. These homes have very little

Holt Park Active Car Park I was recently contacted by residents who felt that the ratio of disabled parking spaces available at Holt Park Active was wrong. Some disabled spaces appeared to be empty most of the time. I took this up with the officer responsible and he informed me

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Let’s talk bins, recycling and cleaning the neighbourhood One of my objectives, and one shared by Janette and Jonathan since their elections, has been to provide Headingley residents with the environmental service they deserve. We are a complex community with a range of environmental issues, including wildly varying rates of recycling and bins left on streets, which are not only a hazard for people using the pavements but also cause problems for street cleansing.

that alterations had been made to the car park and disabled markings had been removed from four of the bays – freeing up four wide bays to the public. These will not be signposted for specific users as they do not have the capacity to monitor the car park continuously.

The City Council has put a lot of effort into raising recycling rates

The City Council has put a lot of effort into raising recycling rates across the city and these are now approaching 50%. This means we send much less waste to landfill and pay less landfill tax. What Headingley and Hyde Park councillors have successfully argued is that, despite the brutal budget cuts imposed on our communities, those savings should be invested in a better environmental service for our residents. Result! We have been running a successful pilot in the Ash Road area that has increased recycling and is to be extended over the course of this year across Headingley and into Hyde Park. The pilot allows residents to opt into recycling or to have one bin for all rubbish (which is

off street parking so resident permit parking has been provided on street. Recent surveys have shown this is well used and needed following a request from the locality asking the if the parking could be extended, which we currently do not support. “There is a ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction between the end of the marked bays and the site access to the recycling centre to provide a sightline for exiting vehicles. In the past five years there has been one recorded injury accident, it had a severity rating of slight and occurred when a vehicle turned right into the site in front of an oncoming car. No accidents have been recorded by exiting vehicles, which I hope demonstrates that the sightline offers a suitable view of approaching vehicles.” www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19 sent to a sorting centre for recyclables to be extracted). Crucially it includes a wheel back service of all wheelie bins, improving the street scene and allowing improved street cleaning. In Hyde Park we will be improving the bin yard service as well, again improving quality of life for residents. The sum total of all these improvements is a ‘win win’ for everybody in Headingley and Hyde Park and I am pleased that residents’ and councillors’ hard work is paying off!

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New Drop-in for People with Aphasia The frustration of knowing what you want to say, but struggling to say it, is hard to appreciate. But every year around 400 people in Leeds who survive stroke will be faced with ‘aphasia’. This is the communication disability faced by one in three after stroke which can also affect the ability to write and manage numbers. While

Councillors Agree Grant to Help Create Community Centre Local Councillors have agreed to donate £10,500 to OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) to help them to purchase the old Bedford Arms pub on Silk Mill Drive in Ireland Wood and convert it into a new community facility. They are proposing to create a community café, gardens, meeting rooms and facilities to allow for

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t its worst, aphasia can lead to loss of a job, friends, even family break-up, and for many, feelings of isolation and loneliness are all too common. The charity Connect helps people with aphasia reconnect with everyday life. At their new Leeds drop-in, launching on 5th March, people with aphasia can come together in a relaxing environment to share stories, offer ideas, support each other and rebuild confidence. Simply meeting in a friendly setting will be an invaluable lifeline for many, and it is an approach that is supported by doctors and speech and language therapists.

Drop-in will be led by four ‘peer leaders’ from the Leeds area; each has had a stroke and now lives with aphasia. They will be supported by trained volunteers from Leeds Beckett University. Sessions will take place from 1 – 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of each month, at Leeds Centre for Integrated Living, Armley Grange Drive, Leeds LS12 3QH. Funded by the Big Lottery Fund, drop-in is free, and friends and family of those with aphasia are also welcome.

For further information, visit www.ukconnect.org

“There is a lack of Ire land Wood and the surrounding area so I’m delighted that we have been able to award funding to OPAL”, said Councillor Javaid Akhtar. We look forward to seeing them transform the building into an excellent facility for the whole community to use.” OPAL is a charity which supports the over 60s living in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel and Bramhope.

atie West recently found a letter written by her grandfather, whom she had never met. It gave her his address from many years ago and enclosed with it was a picture of a new family, a family she never knew existed. It dawned on her that her father had siblings he had never met. He is 80 next year and she would love to be able to solve the mystery.

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eadingley Neighbourhood Forum is consulting on Headingley Neighbourhood Plan. Phase One began last summer, with a public meeting and questionnaire. Phase Two has been taking place throughout February - we have contacted residents, students, shops in the town centre and other organisations. In March, we move on to Phase Three. On Saturday 7th March we are holding a drop-in workshop on ‘The Future of Headingley’, from 10am – 4pm at HEART on Bennett Road. Everyone who lives or works in Headingley Neighbourhood Area is invited to drop in! There will be general information on Neighbourhood Planning, here in Leeds and

elsewhere, and opportunities to discuss Headingley issues with members of the Steering Group - including housing, community facilities, greenspace, the built environment, travel, the economy, etc.

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he Leeds Rotary Club recently presented Young Citizen Awards to 22 young people from schools, colleges and youth organisations across Leeds. They were all shining examples of what young people are doing for their families, schools, fellow students and communities. These included : Saliha Rashid (22) who is registered blind, a survivor of honour-based abuse and a graduate of Leeds Trinity University. She gave a rousing speech at her graduation and has spoken on Asian Women’s rights in the House of Lords. Tomas Gregor from Leeds City College is a police volunteer and works at CATCH (Community Action to Change Harehills), and with schools, parents and young people to find solutions to crime and anti-social behaviour. Young carers Harry Hession and Jacob Cassidy (Morley Academy), Aryaan Ashraf and Eboney Stringer (Priesthorpe School), and Charlotte Summer (Farnley Academy), all cared for disabled or ill members of their families, whilst supporting other family members and attending school. Aaron Harrison (Farnley Academy) swam 5K for Marie Curie

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Cancer, Tom Downing (Rodillian Academy) cycled 70 miles for charity. Khaleeqa Bostan and Chloe Whittaker (South Leeds Academy) raised over £2,000 for charity through a range of challenging activities. Cody Hartley (Rodillian Academy) walked 20 miles and raised over £4,000 towards buying four defibrillator machines. Carolyn Holroyd and Helen Chan (both 25) have supported The Market Place for many years are currently members of the Youth Group HYPE (helping young people through experience). They are great leaders and share their skills and

abilities to campaign for improved mental health services for young people. Lydia Snell, Zoe Wright, and Bethany Brocksom (Abbey Grange C of E Academy), Abby Morin and Jason Campy (Royds School), Hannah Titman (Gateways School) have been great ambassadors for their schools, taking on many roles including helping younger, less able students to achieve. Ella Goulding (Lawnswood School) designed a school anti-bullying campaign, and Josie Lee (Lawnswood) organised an evening’s entertainment and raised money for cancer awareness. The awards were presented by the Lord Mayor, Cllr David Congreve and the Lady Mayoress Janet Harper.

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‘The Armed Man’, a Mass for Peace, was commissioned by the Royal Armouries, and written by composer Karl Jenkins for the millennium celebrations. A rich and varied piece, it offers a hopeful message for a world without war, and was voted best piece by a living composer by listeners of Classic FM. (Listen to it at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Oc8bc-bA1JM) While the main aim is for people to enjoy coming together to sing, Lawnswood Community Choir also performs regularly. In a new departure, they are hosting a Come and Sing event on 20th June. It is open to all and will be led by

Imelda Shirley, a highly experienced teacher and choral conductor, who has vast experience in leading choral workshops. The choir, part of the Friends of Lawnswood School association, is open to parents, pupils, teachers and members of the wider community. They meet Thursdays, 7 - 9pm during term time at Lawnswood School. A friendly and informal choir, they sing a wide range of music including folk songs, pop, jazz and world music, under the guidance of choir leader, Tricia Kyte. If you would like to join them for this day of singing, go along and enjoy the rehearsal and early evening performance at St. Chad’s Church,

Far Headingley. You do not need any previous experience of the work. You are also welcome to rehearse with the choir in the weeks leading up to 20th June. For full details and a booking form, please contact Janie Percy-Smith at percysmithjanie@ gmail.com

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The old concept that Freemasonry is a secret society has long since been banished. It is a society of men intent on helping others, not just Freemasons but ordinary people in need of assistance but without the ability to find it. core principle of Freemasonry is charity. In fact, it is the second largest charitable contributor in the UK - the largest being The National Lottery. It is first to provide relief in disasters, often responding within 24 hours. The Air Ambulance Services are supported by Masonic donations, as are Cancer Research and many other worthy causes. Over Christmas they were inundated with requests to help all types of good causes financially – from animal charities to a whole range of health issues. Today there are more widowers than ever before and this trend is predicted to rise by 60% in the next 15 years. Men often have less contact with friends and family than women

of a similar age and are more likely to experience a high degree of loneliness, making them more socially isolated. This is another area where Freemasonry can help – you’re never alone with Freemasonry. On a local level, a huge number of charities benefit from Masonic grants, including Learning Partnerships in North Leeds and The Sick Children’s Trust at the LGI (Clarendon Wing), who received help from Allerton Lodge in Headingley last year.

Each Lodge has its own ‘Lodge Almoner’ who looks after the needs of each lodge member on a personal basis, as well as maintaining contact with the widows of former lodge members. Allerton Lodge in Headingley is holding an Open Evening on Monday 13th April, starting at 7pm. Men aged 21 and over are always welcome. Please let them know if you are interested in attending. For further information, call Keith on 01977 644347, or visit www. allertonlodge3047.com

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The community-led Horsforth ‘Walk of Art’, conceived by Lara Rule and Ralph Bainbridge a matter of months ago, has taken on a life of its own!

is teaming up with the Meanwood Village Association to present a fun and energetic night out with a traditional Barn Dance on Saturday 28th March, 7 – 9.30pm at Carr Manor Primary School on Stainbeck Lane. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the moves, as there will be great music and

esigned to be a weekend of activities, exhibitions and performances across Horsforth on 4th and 5th July, the event already includes high-street exhibitions, open gardens, workshops and talks by painters, sculptors, illustrators, glass and textile artists, carpenters, authors, and even musicians.

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Guests can buy pigs and be ‘owners’ for each race, with winning ollowing a highly successful pig racing evening last year, pig trainers have been lining up to take part again! This year’s event is on Saturday 28th March at Bardsey Village Hall (LS17 9DG). The 2014 champion trainers, Red Bull Racing (Right), will be defending their title and champion pig, Spamella Anderson, will be running again. If you didn’t make it last year, you missed a lot of fun and the rare chance of owning a (fluffy) pig! Guests can buy pigs and be ‘owners’ for each race, with winning owners receiving bottles

owners receiving bottles of bubbly of bubbly. Everyone can bet on the race outcome and betting winners receive a percentage of income. The course opens at 6.30pm for pre-race drinks. First race is at 7pm. Tickets (£8.50) include entry to the ‘course’, supper and a whole lot of fun. Racing pigs are £3 each. For more details and tickets contact the sanctuary or visit www.hopepastures.org/pigrace-evening/

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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice recently launched ‘Challenge24’ a new fundraising campaign that invites you to take on a personal challenge for 24 hours. The aim is to raise both money and awareness of the incredible 24-hour care provided by Wheatfield’s nurses.

The Chevin Cross The cross on the Chevin, first installed in 1968, has become a well-known Easter symbol of hope. It was the brainchild of the Otley Council of Christian Churches and is an example of a co-operative initiative, which has become a source of inspiration for many people.

At least 50 people are needed to pull the cross into place “We are looking for enthusiastic, creative people to take on this challenge to see what they can do for 24 hours during the week of 9th March”, said Georgie Abbott, Senior Hospice Fundraiser. “Participants can approach this alone or get together with a group of friends to rack up a 24 hours challenge together. So far we have people baking, tweeting and giving up caffeine and sugar. It’s the perfect opportunity to test your stamina and determination!” Charlotte Stern (above) has challenged herself to stay silent for 24 hours! “I have always been a chatterbox”, she said. When I heard about the challenge I suggested to my team that I stay silent for 24 hours when they all doubted I could do this it made me even more determined! It will be hard at work - but then I always have email! My fiancé will probably sponsor me the most money for a bit

of peace and quiet!” Established over 35 years ago, Wheatfields not only provides specialist medical care to ease pain and discomfort, but also offers people and their families real emotional support during what can be an extremely difficult time. Last year alone the hospice provided care for over 2,500 people living with an incurable illness in the Leeds area. To take part in Challenge24, just register at www.sueryder.org/ challenge24. Every £240 raised will cover the cost of a nurse providing 24 hour care for patients when they need it most.

At least 50 people are needed to pull the cross into place at Surprise View above Otley (Grid Ref. SE 203442) where it will remain for four weeks throughout the Easter celebrations. This year it will be erected on Saturday 21st March at 9.30am. All helpers should be at Surprise View, opposite The Royalty, at around 9.15am. On Easter Sunday morning 5th April, the usual sunrise service will be held at the Chevin Cross at 7am.

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A busy month for gardeners but undoubtedly one of my favourites.

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As the temperature rises, the grass begins to grow and March is often the month when we can start to mow our lawns again. Be sure to raise the height of your cutting blades so the first few cuts are gentle. If you have worm casts on the surface, brush them in with a stiff brush before mowing. This is an ideal month to lay new turf too.

Sowing and Planting Sowing seeds is the best bit of the gardening year for me. Every day I eagerly check my seed trays for signs of new life. On your windowsill you can plant seed of Celeriac, Peppers and Chillis, Sweetcorn,

It may be early in the year

Tomatoes and herbs such as Basil, Chives, Coriander and Marjoram. Some flowers will also enjoy an early start indoors. Try Sunflowers, Snap Dragons and Zinnias. You can plant onion and shallot setts straight outside now too, taking care to ensure the tips are just under the soil, as Blackbirds are tempted to pull them up if anything protrudes above the surface.

Prepare for Summer Maintenance jobs such as pressure washing the paths and patio to remove algae, or taking the netting off ponds are good energetic tasks for cold, bright days and will help to prepare your garden to be used again. Fine days are also perfect for painting fences

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cutting blades so the first few cuts are gentle and sheds, sharpening tools and washing our plant pots.

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but there are still wonderful gardens to explore and in Leeds we are blessed with several excellent examples.

It may be early in the year but there are still wonderful gardens to explore and in Leeds we are blessed with several excellent examples within striking distance. One of the best for early Spring interest is the RHS garden at Harlow Carr where plantings of Dogwoods, Hellebores, Bulbs and Heathers lift your mood with wonderful warm colours however cold the temperature.

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TCV’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre has a great programme of events lined up for children and adults to get involved in and enjoy learning in the natural environment.

kelton Grange offers an inspiring setting for both creativity and fun. There’s the special Bushcraft event for adults, an opportunity to learn knife skills, fire lighting and tracking games. Plus there are the ever popular bushcraft days for children, and a whole week of outdoor playscheme fun, with den building, campfires and woodland crafts – there’s even a two-day adventure with a sleepover! The centre is delighted to welcome back wirework sculptor Chris Moss, who will teach you how to create amazing life-sized chickens or ducks that you will be able to take home. It also welcomes Annie Russell for a Lino printing master class. Her nature-inspired prints are spectacular. “My work is largely figurative, drawing inspiration from nature and other hobbies, like gardening and woodwork”, said Annie. “I favour woodcuts and linocuts, because I love the way that these techniques combine practical craft, planning, creativity and composition. I like the physical process of carving a piece of lino or wood.”

Skelton Grange offers an inspiring setting for both creativity and fun.

Master willow weaver Phil Bradley (above) also returns. An excellent teacher and craftsman, Phil will present a willow weaving and sculpture workshop, where participants can make a deer or hare for their garden. Craig Worrall of Edible Leeds will lead two Wild Food Walks around the Centre’s beautiful wildlife area. You will learn about the abundance of edible plants and fungi available in Yorkshire. Craig will prepare some delicious food to share, as well as preparing foragings from the event. All proceeds from the workshops will go towards the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers, improving people’s lives, health and skills through the natural environment. For more information, visit www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange, or contact 0113 243 0815 or skelton@ tcv.org.uk

More Bulbs in Adel Adel Primary School children and local residents recently planted over 500 Spring bulbs at the junction of Tile Lane and Sir George Martin Drive. Local Ward Councillor Billy Flynn was on hand, together with a great turn out of residents on a lovely, but cold day.

“The children who planted the bulbs last year still talk about it”, said Rebecca Walton, who runs the gardening club with Mrs Roberts. “Hopefully this year’s children will feel the same when they see the results next Spring.”

Adel Crag Association would like to thank all the volunteers Adel Crag Association would like to thank all the volunteers – The gardening club, local residents, and the young students for their hard work and enthusiasm in planting the bulbs, which were provided by Groundwork Leeds and ASDA Holt Park.

t Gemma’s Hospice’s popular ‘Open Gardens’ programme is now open for registration! Once again, here’s your opportunity to display your gardening skills, and explore other gardens around the city too. The hospice invites you to allow people access to your private garden, for one or several days between June and September. Large or small, paved or turfed, whatever your style they’d love you take part! Every Summer, this flourishing initiative raises thousands of pounds through entry fees, all of which go directly towards caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses. If, like thousands of others across the country, you love your outdoor space, then this is the initiative for you. We’ve always loved our lawns and been proud

of our pruning, and in recent years we’ve grown even more passionate about gardening. Spending time in the fresh air and getting back to nature provides relaxing time

away from our busy, technological lives. And, younger gardeners are sprouting up everywhere! A survey of 25-35 year olds revealed that gardening was now even more popular than going to the cinema! Exploring other people’s gardens is a great way to spend a weekend and get inspiration for your own patch of greenery. To launch the Open Gardens season, the Hospice’s own awardwinning gardens will also open to the public. Visit the hospice on 27th June and explore the grounds – there will be plants and gifts for sale, and much more. You can register for the scheme now at www.st-gemma.co.uk. For further information, contact Emily on 0113 218 5565 or emilyc@stgemma.co.uk

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Andrew McCormack at Seven Arts Jazz pianist and composer Andrew McCormack has built a formidable reputation. He burst onto the scene in 2007 with his debut album ‘Telescope’, and has been a driving force behind artists like Kyle Eastwood, Eric Alexander, Denys Baptiste and Jean Toussaint (with whom he has toured extensively), as well as a host of home grown talent.

Forget Britain’s Got Talent, at Black’s Solicitors it’s all about Spowage Gott Tallant! he firm’s first ever girl group, ‘The Blackbirds’ made up of soprano Charlotte Spowage, a solicitor in the Commercial Property department, mezzo Helen Gott, a solicitor in Wills and Probate, and alto Sarah Tallant, a trainee solicitor, are set to impress at this year’s ‘Crypt Factor’ at Elland Road on 19th March. The three part, neo boogiewoogie vintage group, inspired by the Andrews Sisters, aims to add a touch of vintage glamour and class to modern music. Singing a new arrangement of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Candyman’, The Blackbirds are competing to raise money for St George’s Crypt and LionHeart and aim to have the

Blackbirds add a touch of vintage glamour

audience jumping out of its seats! Charlotte is no stranger to the stage and has starred in various musicals over the years. Helen had aspirations of becoming a professional pianist before a career in law beckoned. And, Sarah actually studied Performing Arts before embarking on a career in law. For more information about The Blackbirds, visit www.LawBlacks.com or telephone 0113 207 0000. For details about the Crypt Factor and to book one of the remaining tables for ten (priced at £1,100 + VAT), please call Carolyn on 0113 261 5713.

Now a resident of New York, his latest trio album, ‘First Light’, was recently released to worldwide critical acclaim. He has captivated audiences with his emotional and expressive style. At Seven he is supported by the Sam Lasserson on bass, Chris Higginbottom on drums and Mark Lockheart on saxes. Mark first came to prominence in the mid-80s with the big band Loose Tubes and went on to record and perform with countless artists, including Django Bates, Robert Wyatt, Radiohead, Polar Bear. There will be support from Benjamin Sermon Quartet Thursday 26th March, 8pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7. Tickets £16/£14 from 0113 262 677. Full time students £5 on door.

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Fran Wyburn – Little Moments

With this acoustic folk gem of an EP, Fran Wyburn appears to have emerged fully formed onto the fecund local folk scene with a bewitching voice and cannily astute songwriting nous. Intriguing from the first listen, ‘Little Moments’ continues to open up to deeper levels of appreciation. With beautifully rendered, heartfelt and evocative songs of love, longing and loss, the EP mines its material

from the minutia of close relationships and is emotionally stirring without becoming cloying or mawkish. Opening/title track, Little Moments begins deceptively with sparse guitar and gently lilting vocals before gathering pace and taking flight with propulsive fingerpicking and overlapping harmonies.

‘Growing Away’ sees more of that fine guitar work augmented by cello and with a distinctive harmonised melody, the song has the familiar feel of a forgotten folk-pop classic with just the merest hint of a country twang. The delicate and enchanting ‘The Well’ highlights the choral quality of the multi-layered vocals and ‘November Night’ with its unexpected arrangement and expressive strings somehow recalls Leonard Cohen. Closing track ‘Days Like This’ is an endearing and heart-warming tale of lovers embracing each other’s foibles and optimistically looking forward and the tune skips along very pleasantly. The skill of the songwriting and the musicianship on show here is worn lightly, almost with an air of nonchalance, but though the EP thematically resides in ‘Little Moments’ this impressive handful of songs is far from trivial and warrants wide listenership.

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DIRECTED BY: AVA DUVERNAY STARRING: :DAVID OYELOWO, CARMEN EJOGO, TOM WILKINSON, WENDELL PIERCE, TIM ROTH CERT: 12A - RUNNING TIME: 128 MINS iven the fraught, fractious and precipitous nature of America’s perennially troubled race relations of late, and with protest slogans ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and ‘Black Lives Matter’ resonating ever more forcefully, the arrival of Selma on our screens at this moment is particularly poignant and timely. This incredibly powerful and stirring film chronicles a monumenttal moment of the civil rights movement – Dr Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights, culminating in the historic 1965 march from the city of Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. A law had been passed which supposedly guaranteed AfricanAmericans the right to vote but this was far from the reality with many black people, particularly in the south, facing intimidation and obstruction to their participation in democracy. Following a meeting with president Lyndon Johnson, who pledges support but insists the time is not right to push through further legislation on the issue, King resolves to take the fight to the heated and contentious heart of the conflict. He focuses his campaign of peaceful protest and civil disobedience where it’s needed most and where, it is hoped, it will have the desired impact.

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police force persevering through adversity to finally lead that march whose numbers swell as the rest of the country learns of the struggle and the appalling treatment of the protesters by the authorities. Director Ava DuVernay has crafted an impressive and impassioned film that does righteous justice to the real life events depicted and the characters concerned and there is a forceful sense of gathering momentum

leading to the climatic march. Perhaps the most striking thing about Selma, though, is the absolutely magnificent performance at its centre by David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King. In his portrayal of Dr King, Oyelowo has overcome the common challenge of playing a known historical figure (namely, that it can amount to little more than an impersonation or an exercise in mimicry) and has somehow distilled the essence of his character. Whenever he’s on screen, especially in scenes of oratory, one is struck by his commanding and inspirational presence, his skill as a communicator. He’s like a lightning rod of passion, belief, energy and conviction that draws all eyes and ears to him. Interestingly and bravely the film touches briefly on the sensitive subject of King’s marital infidelities and their impact on his marriage. Though some might consider it risky to puncture the aura of saintliness that surrounds King, I contend that it successfully restores a measure

of humanity that is in danger of being lost if the myth obscures the man. By showing King as fallible and as susceptible to moments of weakness as any of us he becomes relatable as we are able to better identify with him. For figures such as King to remain as heroic and inspirational as they are we must be able to believe that they are truly one of us. Reflecting on the film after watching it I was reminded of Spielberg’s Lincoln, another film focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of an iconic historical figure (another notable performance) and which, at its heart, concerns the battle for equality and civil rights. Selma highlights the necessity of telling these stories of upstanding people with the courage of their convictions, of leaders we can truly believe in and rally behind. It’s important to be reminded of these men and women and their deeds, of their battles hard fought and won. In dark times such as these we need leaders such as Martin Luther King and we require films such as Selma.

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country’s best loved reggae bands whose hits include ‘Warrior Charge’, ‘Three Babylon’, UK number one hit ‘Don’t Turn Around’ & ‘Shine’.

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Belgrave Music Hall, £11. New band from brothers Jez & Andy Williams (of Doves fame).

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First Direct Arena, £40 £65. Hello? Is it him you’re looking for? The soul legend who made his name with The Commodores in the ‘70s, before hitting world superstar status as solo artist.

Glass Animals Wed 4 Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £7.70. A 4-piece Oxford band that plays electronic music that is fragile but still has enough bass to shake your internal organs. Renata Pokupic / Roger Vignoles Thu 5 Mar, Howard

Assembly Room, £15. Croatian mezzo-soprano sensation Renata Pokupic, joined by distinguished pianist Roger Vignoles in programme including Mahler, Wolf & Hahn.

The Ramonas Thu 5 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. All girl tribute to The Ramones.

Brudenell Social Club, £5.50 £8.80. Weird product of Fela Kuti-inspired eternal groove, straight-edge underground rock precision, East African guitar, Zappa-like subversions & other 21st century culture hybrid-jamming.

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Mar, Key Club, £11. Heady amalgamation of drum ‘n’ bass beats spliced viciously with searing rock effects.

To Kill A King Mon 9

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Folk-inspired 5-piece whose lyrical narrative is accompanied by tender instrumentals & climactic orchestral passages & 5-part harmonies.

SouledOutCollective Presents Mon 9 March 8pm

@ Smokestack, Leeds. Serious Funk & Soul night with some of the freshest Leeds bands, incl. Jermaine & The Blu Flames, Zee Musiq, Pariss Elektra & DJ Father Funk. £3/ £4

The Unthanks Tue 10 Mar, Irish Centre, £18.15. Sisters Rachel & Becky’s folkclub singing is set against otherwordly musical pictures, arranged by a band with influences ranging from Steve Reich to Portishead.

Lewis Hamilton Band Fri 6 Mar, Duck & Drake, Free. 21 year old Lewis was nominated ‘Young Blues Artist of the Year’ in British Blues Awards 2014.

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Streets of Laredo Fri 6

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £5.75. Dynamic & intriguing dream pop.

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £6.60. Indie-folk band of joy from Brooklyn, NY and Auckland, New Zealand.

Aswad Sat 7 Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £22.50. ‘The Lions of Ladbroke Grove’ - one of

Mar, Wharf Chambers, £8.25. American punk-rock band from Oklahoma City.

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Ravi Coltrane Wed 11 Mar,

Howard Assembly Room, £17.50. Saxophonist and the son of Alice and John Coltrane

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The Petty Heartbreakers

Thu 12 Mar, Duck & Drake, Free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers.

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Brudenell Social Club, £7.70. Psyche-pop riffs, vocal melodies, a film noir meets 60s aesthetic.

The Australian Pink Floyd Fri 13 Mar, First Direct Arena, £31.35 - £43.45. Described as ‘probably the best tribute band in the world’ - & with David Gilmour among their fans, who’s to argue?!

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Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £17.60. One of the finest lyricists to grace the ears of contemporary hip-hop listeners & one half of seminal rap outfit Organized Konfusion.

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Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80. Brilliantly catchy & ferociously intelligent noises in the same vein as Aerogramme & Oceansize.

King Dude Wed 18 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £9.90. Dark pagan-fuelled folk wrapped tight with outsider Americana, steeped in themes of love, death and redemption.

Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic & slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.

Hunter & The Bear Thu 19 Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £10. Folk-rock outfit inspired by artists such as The Band, Dire Straits & Bruce Springsteen.

The Tradition Sat 14 Mar,

Eddi Reader Sat 21 March,

Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Rootsy outfit who have wowed crowds with their brand of raggle taggle Irish fare for many years.

Kodaline Sun 15 Mar, O2 Academy, £17. Hotly tipped Dublin quartet. Lucy Rose Sun 15 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £14.30. Acoustic based blissful pop with a hint of Kirsty Macoll.

The Handsome Family

Mon 16 Mar, Irish Centre, £16.50. Unique, darkly comic country-gothic duo ‘teetering between The Honeymooners and Macbeth’.

The Very Worst Of The Tiger Lillies Tue 17 Mar, City

Varieties Music Hall, £18.60. A mixture of pre-war Berlin cabaret, anarchic opera & gypsy music, echoing the voices of Bertolt Brecht and Jacques

Victoria Hall, Saltaire. Compelling vocalist with her band. One of the greats of the

acoustic music scene £20

Leeds Bluegrass Club meets Thurs 26 March, from

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

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Adel Cricket Club on Church Lane, next to St John the Baptist Church, is a thriving, long established (1876!) club at both senior and junior levels, and an integral part of the community.

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he club is very family focused and has a highly organised junior section catering for the under 9s to under 17s. It regularly attracts over 100 junior members to Monday night coaching. These sessions go beyond teaching cricket skills, encouraging lifelong discipline, fitness and sportsmanship values too. They also run fun cricket camps during the school holidays. The Club fields three senior teams in the Airedale and Wharfedale Senior Cricket League, a senior team in the Dales Council Cricket League, and maintains strong links with Leeds Beckett University, Leeds University, and Yorkshire County Cricket Club through their coaching programmes. In fact, one of their pro coaches, Andy Laws, will be playing for the club this season. Both senior and junior sections are always looking for new players – whether you’re an established player or new to the game, there is a place for you at Adel!

Both senior and junior sections are always looking for new players

The club also has a great social programme featuring race nights, wine tasting, and the renowned Adel Cricket Club Beer Festival. The current development plan includes the continued revamping of the cricket squares, and a new drainage system. The next major goal is the redevelopment of the Pavillion, to incorporate additional showers and changing rooms, plus ladies facilities, and a refurbished kitchen area. In addition the club is launching a new sponsorship drive to help keep their valuable community work going and is offering a number of exciting sponsorship opportunities. If you have a local business, get in touch and see how your association with Adel Cricket Club can be mutually beneficial. For further information, contact the club at www.pitchero.com/clubs/ adelcricketclub

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One of our advertisers, Declan Faherty of DJF Plastering, is aiming to complete the 190-mile coast to coast in just six days! Leaving on 4th May he plans to walk an average of 32 miles a day – which he estimates will take him about 12 hours (excluding breaks). He completed this walk in eight days last year and is convinced he can shave off two days. Declan is undertaking the walk in aid of cystic fibrosis. “I have a friend whose son has cystic fibrosis, so I’m doing it for him and the thousands of others suffering from the same condition”, he told us. “I hope to raise at least £3,000 and have set up a Justgiving account so as many people as possible can sponsor me.” Declan will set out from St Bees in

Cumbria and head for Robin Hood’s Bay, travelling on his own and sleeping outdoors each night. If he is successful in completing the walk in six days (most walkers would take about 14!) he will try to do it in five next year!

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This year’s Big Easter Bake on Friday 27th March will encourage people to bake Easter goodies in return for donations to the West Yorkshire branch of Macmillan Cancer Support.

St Chad’s Broomfield Offers Opportunities for Players of All Ages St Chad’s Broomfield is the oldest and the biggest amateur cricket club in Headingley, with over 130 years of history. It has ten senior and junior teams playing both at the weekend and midweek and is looking for new players of all standards and ages for the following teams: •

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teams which are in the top three divisions of their league and defending two cup competitions won in 2014; •

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he first Big Easter Bake in 2014 raised an amazing £2,290.36. “I couldn’t believe how much money was raised for the very first Big Easter Bake”, said Carly Balmforth, coordinator. “I was absolutely overwhelmed with the support we received. We are hoping for even bigger and better things this year!”

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none! As well as new players they are also looking for volunteers and sponsors. If you are interested, please contact Paul on 07795 154444, paul@365cricket.co.uk, or visit www. stchadscc.com for more information.

Through the two-year partnership, YCCC players, staff and supporters will be encouraged to get behind Yorkshire Cancer Research and play their part in supporting and promoting a range of activities aimed at reducing the impact of cancer in Yorkshire. The partnership aims to reach the full cricket community, raising awareness of the disease that kills 253 people every week in Yorkshire and that has survival rates below the national average. “We believe that we can make a real difference by creating much needed awareness to improve cancer outcomes in Yorkshire”, said Andy Dawson, Commercial Director at YCCC. We will be planning lots of

activity both at Headingley Cricket Ground and through recreational cricket around the region.” One of the main initiatives will be focused on raising

awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers across the 747 cricket clubs in the county. Members of the Yorkshire first team will act as ambassadors and will dedicate time to support projects across the county. Supporters of the Club will be able to use health and wellbeing clinics that will be created at Headingley Cricket Ground on matchdays. And, as part of the agreement, Yorkshire Cancer Research will provide a dedicated community officer, who will work on specific projects with The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, which engages with over 35,000 children every year promoting healthy lifestyles.

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The UK’s largest family film his Easter, Leeds Young Film Festival 2015 launches the UK’s largest family film adventure with ‘The Film House’ at Leeds Town Hall. From 3rd – 6th April the Town Hall will be over-run by superheroes and favourite characters like the Gruffalo, Elsa from Frozen and a host of other characters from your favourite films. Fantastic replicas of the cars from Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Batman will

all be on show outside the Town Hall, and there will be a jam packed programme of film screenings, including a sing-along Frozen. The Film House will welcome parents and children to amazing live cinema events throughout the building. There will be an Easter Egg hunt in The Film House’s Crypt, and, in the Clock Tower, the character of Louis le Prince – who first invented film in Leeds in 1888 – will take you back through history on a time

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travel adventure. All of this and more is available at an all-inclusive price of £9.50 per child (3-17). Entry is free for those under three, and adult tickets (18+) are £7.50 / £6.50 concession. A special Early Bird family pass (2 adults/2 children) is available for £25. Tickets are available from the City Box Office on 0113 224 3801. For more information, visit www.thefilmhouseleeds.com

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Kathryn (42) and Martin (43) adopted seven year old James (not his real name) when he was five years old. When the idea of adopting arose, Kathryn immediately thought of Barnardo’s as her father had grown up in a Barnardo’s home.

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“I know it sounds strange”, said Kathryn, “but one night I dreamt that I was the mother of a small boy who we’d adopted. I had this tremendous sense of peace and joy and it wouldn’t leave me. I knew that adoption was for us. At first Martin said he didn’t know if he could love a child that wasn’t biologically his own. But we decided to look into it further.” Having discussed things with friends who had adopted children, they met up with a Barnardo’s worker and, after going through the assessment process, they were approved as adopters just six months later. “We were told that the approval process was intrusive”, continued Kathryn. “Yes, you are scrutinised, but for us I can honestly say it was very pleasant and, dare I say, fun. I put that down to the experience and commitment of Barnardo’s. For us it was an extremely positive process.” Kathryn and Martin were shown a video of James, a lively five year old. “He looked wide-eyed and beautiful”, said Kathryn. “We immediately wanted to meet him. That first meeting was wonderful. We met after school at his foster carers’ home. He had an awkward way of saying hello and spoke to us through his teddy. Then he got a board game out and we played - it was lovely.” There were several more introductory days before James moved to his new home in Yorkshire. “James’ foster carers were such lovely people it hurt to take him away. That first night we didn’t sleep, we took it in shifts to be near him and listen to him breathing. It reminded me of what friends had told me - it’s like when you first bring a baby home. Martin was able to take four months off work so we had a blissful Summer getting to know each other. It was a very precious time.” There have been many highs since James became part of their family. “I believe he understood from day one that we were his forever family. There have been lots of precious moments – taking him to buy shoes for the first time, giving him his first bath, reading his first bedtime story. Walking to school now James grabs your hand - it’s just magical.” When James went to live with Kathryn and Martin he was not reaching his milestones at school. He refused to write any letters and couldn’t count. Now he’s flourishing.

He has a passion for learning and can’t get enough of books. “Adoption has been like therapy for James. Before he came to us he had some behavioural problems, but with love, encouragement and security, he doesn’t identify as that boy any more. We have a really deep and special love, it doesn’t matter that the biology isn’t there. We are the luckiest people in the world to have found James and that is thanks to Barnardo’s. We know it’s their passion to place children with safe, secure and loving families. The support throughout the process, the speed with which they make things happen and the after support are all brilliant.”

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Cookridge Girl Guides Dance for Comic Relief! The Fourth Cookridge Girl Guide Unit is taking part in a Red Nose Day Danceathon to raise money for Comic Relief. They will be dancing non-stop over two evenings and would like to invite everyone to go along to support them on Tuesday 3rd March at Cookridge Methodist Church on Tinshill Road, from 7.30pm. ancing is not compulsory but you are of course welcome join in! There will also be refreshments, a quiz, and other activities for children. The Guides aim to raise at least £100, as £60 could pay for an orphaned child in Zambia to go to school for a whole year, offering them hope, safety and life-changing

access to education. If you can’t make it to the event, you can donate by visiting their JustGiving fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/Jenny-Baker9/ If you would like to find out more about Girlguiding in Leeds, call 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Good Luck George! Having qualified with excellent times in the Yorkshire Championship last October, George Potts, a pupil at The Frobelian School in Horsforth, is set to compete in The National Schools’ Biathlon Championships at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, this month. “The biathlon is a wonderful sport for children”, said PE Coordinator Janey Suggitt. It stretches them physically and mentally and gives valuable exposure to athletic competition.”

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Younger Life

Freemasons Local author Loretta Hourigan recently released her first children’s book, ‘The Adventures of Cameron Carter, Knight in the Forest’, in which Cameron discovers a mysterious tent that leads him to embark on a series of thrilling challenges. he e-book is aimed at readers aged 7-11 and is the first in a series of four that is guaranteed to see children discard their gadgets and race outdoors to reconnect with nature! Loretta claims that it has the potential to be a real catalyst for change. “I’m so proud of it”, she said, “and hugely excited by the notion that not only does it inspire children to read, but also fires them up about the possibilities that await outdoors – two things that children aren’t doing nearly enough of these days!”

Not only does it inspire children to read, but also fires them up about the possibilities that await outdoors

The idea of an exciting adventure series set in a child’s back garden developed after she was approached by parents who were concerned about their children’s reluctance to play outdoors. Children from all walks of life will identify with Cameron. He will fire up their imagination and open up endless possibilities of thrilling outdoor adventures. Loretta, whose career spans over 18 years in the fitness industry, both as a personal trainer and lecturer in Exercise & Fitness, is planning to approach schools to talk about the book and the benefits of outdoor play. If you would like Loretta to come to your school, please contact her at Loretta.hourigan@sky.com ‘The Adventures of Cameron Carter, Knight in the Forest’ is available from Amazon.

Support Lineham Farm Lineham Farm Children’s Centre in Eccup is now able to offer six more residential places, thanks to a donation of £4,500 from the Zetland Lodge Freemasons, based in Headingley.

The donation will also enable the charity to unlock other pots of funding, allowing three more projects to start at the farm. Lineham Farm provides residential breaks for disadvantaged and disabled primary school children, and welcomes over 100 children every year. It has excellent facilities, including an indoor climbing wall with a special disabled access climb, outdoor low and high ropes course, cycling tracks, an art room and a small farm with ponies, chickens, sheep, goats and pigs. Children can enjoy a break in the countryside and increase their confidence through trying out new experiences.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Abbey Runners meet Tues & Thurs, 7.30pm. Based at Holt Park Active. Track Sessions at Beckett’s Park. New members welcome. Details: www. abbeyrunners.co.uk

Adel Badminton Club

meets Mon, 8pm at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. A mixed & a men’s team in Leeds & District Badminton League. New members welcome. If you have some experience go along on Monday. Details: Chris 225

9426, Dave 267 0572

Adel Squash Club meets

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

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

Adel Tennis Club Enjoy

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

Micklethwaite 267 4071

Badminton Anyone?

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

Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

Bramhope Bowls Club

Social bowling, friendly & league matches Apr – Oct. Great social events & activities. New members welcome, whether novice or experienced. Details: Jaci 267

Briggate Morris Try it for free! Female dancers from

ages 8 – 80, all abilities. Practice Mon 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Details: briggate@

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Circle Dancing Alt Thurs 3 – 4.30pm at Adel Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ. No experience or partners needed. All welcome. Details: Pat 289 9626

Cookridge Rambling Club

meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 267

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Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Meets Mon

& Wed, 7-9pm at Lawnswood School during term time. Mixed abilities/gender/ages (children 11+ welcome with accompanying adult). Details:

mjh.morgan@ntlworld.com

Horsforth Tennis Club

welcomes new members for social & competitive play all year round. Details: Hillary

West 258 6021

Join Team St Gemma’s for Leeds 10K Guaranteed

places Sun 12 July – £25 each. Runners are asked to raise as much sponsorship money as possible. Details: 218 5505,

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Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players for

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

Yorkshire & UK. Details: kirkstallharriers@googlemail. com

Details: 01943 430657, pat_ barnett@yahoo.com

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming

Run for Yorkshire Cancer Centre Limited places in

club with reasonable membership rates. Details:

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

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

Leeds Softball Indoor

training Wed 7 – 8.30pm at Notre Dame College, St Mark’s Ave. Softball is a fun, friendly sport. New players very welcome first session free! Details:

LeedsSoftball@gmail.com, www.LeedsSoftball.com

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

Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon Sun 11 Oct.

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9761, Stewart 267 3311

Mark Bramfitt 07970 863483, bramfitt_m@yahoo.co.uk

Details: beckyh@st-gemma. co.uk

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed,

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of

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

267 3311

6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Events & challenges all over

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Leeds Half Marathon (May), Yorkshire Three Peaks (6 June), Leeds 10K (July), Great North Run (13 Sept), & Yorkshire Marathon (Oct). Raising funds for the Bexley Wing St James’s Hospital.

Details: Tif 206 8620, Tifaine. carter@nhs.net

Row, Row, Row Your Boat! Teams of 2, 4, 6, 7, or 8 can row 10 miles (20, 21 or 27 June) or 21 miles (28 June) across Lake Windermere, whilst raising money for St Gemma’s Hospice. Race for fastest time or enjoy the challenge with colleagues, friends & family. Details: 218

5296, tracieh@st-gemma. co.uk

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

Paul 07795 154444, www. stchadscc.com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

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Wallace 274 9917

St Christopher’s Cycling Club Friendly club. Rides

start Sun 9am from car park opposite Lawnswood Cemetery, for rides of 30-40 miles. All welcome (U-18s should be accompanied).

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

Try Korfball! Free tryouts

for men & women Mon 7pm at Notre Dame College, St Marks Ave. LS2 (opp Leeds University). Details:

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Community Notices to all. Bring your craft & have a natter. Details: 259 0301

Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 2 March: Practical – Easter Cards; 9 March: Demonstration; 16 March: Practical – Try Pastels; 23 March: Still Life; 30 March: Critique Evening. New members welcome.

Farsley & District Art Club

Chinese Brush Painters Society 10am - 4pm at Pool-

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

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7-9pm at The Courtyard Café 96 Town St. Horsforth Open

Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St. Farsley LS28. Mar 4: Bruce Mulcahy demonstration of seascape in gouache. Mar 14: Saturday painting from 10am. Mar 25: Review of members’ paintings. Details: www.

Guiseley Art Club Open

Demonstration 2 March 1.30 – 4pm Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Rd, Guiseley. Paul Talbot Greaves demonstrates his trademark style of watercolour painting. Strong contrasts of light & dark splashed, dropped & splattered onto paper. Depicting the ever-changing moods of the moors & dales. £5 non members.

Headingley Flower Club meets 13 March, 7.30pm St Chads Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Demonstration entitled

‘From Small Beginnings’ by Glenda Bream. Guests welcome. Details: Mrs Young

267 9445

Horsforth Art Society

meet 7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, off Fink Hill, Horsforth. 4 Mar: Watercolour Demo with Paul Talbot Greaves on landscapes.1 Apr: Watercolour Demo with David Price - Bambrough Castle. Non members welcome. Details: 258 8496,

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Leeds Calligraphy Guild

is staging an exhibition in the Arts Space, first floor, Leeds Central Library from 2 Mar – 25 Apr.

Life Drawing Art Group

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

Laurence Limon 07856 735179

Yorkshire Flower Club

Meets Wed 25 March, 2pm at Almscliffe Village Hall, Huby LS17 6EG for a demonstration ‘It’s a kind of Magic’ by national demonstrator Jayne Edmonds. Visitors welcome.

Details: 267 1886

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Afternoon Tea 7 March, 3pm in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane. Enjoying a delicious afternoon tea with piano accompaniment. Tickets £6. Details: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708

Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat. Everyone welcome. Coffee Shop Tues 10am – 12 noon at Bramhope Methodist Church. Delicious homemade scones every week. Friendly atmosphere - all welcome.

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Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am –

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

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored Horsforth

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Leeds Feline Friends Spring Fair Sat 21 March,

10am - 1pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth, LS18 5LQ. Variety of stalls including Easter Egg tombola, books & cakes. Delicious refreshments. Numerous bargains.

Paxton Horticultural Society Coffee Morning/ Plant Sale Sat 21 March,

10am – 12noon at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Also Table Top Sale - anyone interested in a table Details:

Graham Wheatley 256 3055, wheatleygraham@yahoo. co.uk

Rumble in The Jumble

Sat 28 March, 2.30-5.30pm at Wrangthorn Church Hall, Hyde Pk. Table top/ jumble sale & cake competition. Tables £7/ small £5. Cake comp categories: Simply scrumptious, Vegan, Gluten free, Sugar free, Kids (U12). Profits to Unity Day & Cloth Cat. All sellers, volunteers & bakers email hydeparkunityday@gmail.com to book.

Hope Pastures (corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Quality tack/rugs/horsey items plus books, CDs & DVDs.

Sat, 10.30am. Bacon butties & toasted tea-cakes. All welcome

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets Fri,

7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230

6387 or 07713 402405

Chippendale Society –

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Details: 275 9562, enquiries@ thechippendalesociety.co.uk, www.thechippendalesociety. co.uk

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society 2nd Wed, 7pm at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall (refreshments & chat 6.30pm). 11 March: Hugo. Starring Chloe Grace & Christopher Lee. Members enjoy 7 films for £20 or 5 for £17. Guests welcome (£4).

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed

Details: Shirley 267 2464

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

-12noon at Cookridge Village Hall; & 16 March, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth.

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

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon, 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. New members welcome. 9 Mar: ‘English & Irish Gardens including National Trust’ by Stuart Dixon. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095

Adel & District Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show Sat 11

Apr, 2 – 4.15pm Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane, Adel. Entries from non-members welcome so start thinking about submitting an exhibit.

Details: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708

Adel 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

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Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Meets 2 March, 10.30am

Details: 0787 656 2686, www. u3asites.org.uk/cookridge

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,

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

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

www.hungerhillswoods.org

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days

1st Sat. Help tidy 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

Headingley Station Allotments West Association Want to grow

your own? This small, friendly, allotments association at Headingley Station currently has a couple of vacant plots. You don’t need to be an expert gardener. If you’re willing to try, they’re ready to help!

Details: Melvyn 07792 358611, kevinjpbray@outlook.com

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

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

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

Horsforth in Bloom meets Sat 7 Mar, 10am in Horsforth Museum. Friendly group welcomes anyone interested in helping to improve Horsforth.

Details: 258 3521

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

Details: Mrs Zoe Bent 258 1580

Horsforth 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

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78 Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri 27 March,

1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their own writing for discussion.

Details: humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

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

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

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 Anglo German Club meets Wed 25 March, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Sheila Clark & Marilyn Heron of Wharfedale German Circle present ‘An Evening with Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179)’ – a lighthearted look at a remarkable lady. In German & English.

Details: 268 7697

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 Combined Arts Poetry & Music Evening

Wed 18 March, 7.15pm at Headingley Library, North Lane. Readings by Claire Randall from JRR Tolkien’s 1926 translation of the AngloSaxon epic poem ‘Beowulf’, including sections which inspired scenes in The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings. Music

Community Notices by Jane Sanderson on Celtic Harp. £4/£3 on door.

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 5 March (Mon 13 Apr, Tues 12 May) at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

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

Leeds National Trust Meets 10am at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingly. Tues 10 March: Talk on Florence Nightingale; Tues 24 March: AGM & talk ‘The House Built on Love & Chocolate’ Terry’s of York. Mon 30 March: Fish & Chip lunch after 2014 NT holiday photos. New Members welcome. Local membership £8pa. Details: 01924 892681,

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Leeds Oxfam Group

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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. Help needed with upcoming charity collection event. New members welcome.

Details: www.facebook.com/ leedsrotaractclub

Meanwood Men’s Society

Mon 2 March: Talk ‘A Mariner’s Tales From Around the World’. Mon 16 March: Annual Snooker Competition. Mon 30 March: Talk ‘Canal &

River Trust’. All at Meanwood Institute, 7.30pm. Details:

Colin 274 6316

Meanwood Valley Partnership Local people

helping to preserve, protect & enhance the Meanwood Valley. Details: www.

meanwoodvall eypartnership. co.uk

National Vegetable Society meets 10 March,

8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln, Headingley, LS5. Sam Bullivent, Director Green Spirit Hydroponics will talk about ‘Hydroponics & Growing Under Lights’. Free & all are welcome.

North Leeds History Group Tudor Turmoil &

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Pool Bridge Club meets

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

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West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets 3rd Wed,

7.30pm at Moorside Tenants & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr. Bramley LS13. Varied programme. 18 March: Doug Stewart’s talk is ‘The Drunken Gardener’. New members & visitors welcome. Details:

256 305

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

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir

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

Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500

Fairfax Singers (Burley-inWharfedale) have vacancies for an alto & a tenor. Now taking bookings for 2015 fundraising concerts for charities & good causes. Bookings for weddings too.

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Details: 01274 597024 www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk

The Other Bridge Club

Horsforth Choral Society

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

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

West Park Residents Association Annual General Meeting Mon 30

March, 7pm at Lawnswood School. A chance to review topics such as NGT (the trolleybus project), planning & housing development plans, together with other issues affecting the local community.

Mixed voice choir (Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff). Rehearsals in St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Mon 7.30pm for concert on 24 March Dvorak’s Stabat Mater & other music for Lent. Details:

07958 782348

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly, community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity UC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Betty Emberton 267 6529

Instrumental Jazz Workshop alt Sat 2.30

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

Jazz Voices Choir meets alt Mon, 7 – 9pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton. Led by Tessa Smith. All welcome. Sing your favourite jazz songs. £5 per session. Details: 237 0700,

jeanwatsonlifeskills@hotmail. com

Leeds All For One Choir

meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm in Mary Hallaway Lecture Hall, Leeds Trinity Campus, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Part of growing network of choirs singing rock, pop & gospel. Everyone welcome. Book a taster session at maria. mullin@allforonechoir.com, www.allforonechoir.com

Leeds Festival Chorus Open Evening Wed 11

March, 7pm St Chad’s Church, Otley Rd. One of Yorkshire’s leading choirs is looking for new members with a range of voice types. Thriving social side also. Turn up to participate & be conducted by Simon Wright. Opportunities to chat & enjoy a glass of wine.

Leeds Haydn Players Concert Sun 29 March,

3.30pm West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane LS16 5BB. The programme is: Haydn Overture to The Creation, Hummel Grand Concerto in F for Bassoon, soloist David Hudson Baker &

Beethoven Symphony No. 4. Conductor Chris Pelly. Tickets

£10 on door or from Robin Jakeways 01943 466331, r.jakeways@btopenworld.com

Leeds Music Club meets every 2 or 3 weeks, 7.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall. Established in 1932, the group aims to promote 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

Leeds Violin School Spring Concert Sat 7 March, 2pm

Woodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse St LS6. Exciting programme by talented pupils of all ages.

Guests: Leeds Folk Fiddle Group. Raising funds for Woodhouse Community Centre. Tickets £7 from www.

leedsviolinschool.co.uk or on door

Meanwood Ukulele Club Meets Wed 2 – 3.30pm in Meanwood Institute, Green Road, 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

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

Community Notices

80 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

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

Luncheon Club for Over 60s meets Tues, 12 noon

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

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

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group

Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm

Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld.com

is urgently seeking more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave.

Details: Iveta 07547 112171, leeds.violin@gmail.com

Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

in the Parochial Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. Cost £5. Details: Anne

Matthews 268 1131

RVS MENA Community Café Fri am Meanwood

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 – 1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4.50. Details: 267 5510

Community Centre. Activities include Tai Chi, tea & dance, knit & sew, & soon walking & poetry clubs. Currently seeking volunteer walkers to

support group. Details: Gina or Sarah 887 3596

provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917

OPAL (Older People’s Action

St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious

in the Locality) supports over 60s in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel & Bramhope. Activities include exercise classes, coffee afternoons, luncheon club, shopping trips & drop-in.

Details: 261 9103

OWLS (Older Wiser Local

Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall.

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.

home-cooked meal just £4.

Details: Mary Burnell 267 1742

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher Hill, LS16 5BG. Activities & outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley. Details: 275

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

Willows Tuesday Club

Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth. Don’t feel lonely, join them! Details: Jean 258

3449

St Chad’s Lunch Club

Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50. Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport

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

4989

Adel Methodist Church

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

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services:

10am Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues.

Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm in

Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur). Details: 265 2118,

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info@meditationinleeds.org, www.meditationinleeds.org

Catholic Churches

Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr. Marc Homsey. www. ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

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

Drop in Group Meditation (free) Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30 – 7.30pm) Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

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/

Holy Trinity Meanwood

Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome. Details: 275 7885,

www.holytrinitymeanwood. org.uk

Horsforth Churches Together meet 4 March,

7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Room. Each church will organize its own Lenten activities open to other church members. Good Friday Walk of Witness starts 11.30am 3 Apr from St Mary’s. Service on The Green 12 noon followed by lunch at Grove Centre.

Details: 258 3521

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

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996,

www.leedsrbc.org

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82 Leeds Theosophical Society 2.30pm, 12 Queen

Sq. LS2 8AJ. 1 March: Tim Wyatt – ‘Anatomy of the Hidden Spiritual Hierarchies’; 8 March: Maitreya – ‘The Way of Oneness; 15 March: Tim Wyatt – ‘Karma & Reincarnation’; 22 March: Ted Capstick – ‘The Mystic & the Occultist’; 29 March; Tim Wyatt – Exploring Nature’s Spiritual Kingdoms. Details:

www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Leeds Vineyard meets Sundays at Headingley Methodist Church, LS6 3HZ.10.45am for coffee, 11am start – all welcome. Details: 245 9111, www.leedsvineyard. org

Lent Studies ‘Lord, teach

us to pray’ Tues 3, 10, 17, 24 March, 2pm Jubilee Room at St Paul’s, Ireland Wood; Wed 4, 11, 18, 25 March, 7.30pm Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

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

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

Meditation in Leeds Dropin classes at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Back Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 2QD (Tues 7.30pm) & HEART, Headingley (Thurs 7.30pm). £5 per class. Mindfulness Day Retreat Sat 28 March, 10.30am - 4.30pm. £25 booking essential. Details:

265 2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www.

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Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel (City Sq Leeds)

Sunday Services 10.45am; Contemplative service 6pm; Mid-week Recharge Wed 1.15pm - a 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

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. Altogether Family Service 3rd Sun & Service of the Word 1st Sun. Service of quiet reflection, readings & prayer every Sun 6.30pm. Everyone welcome. 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. Warm welcome for all. Mid week

services too. Details: Parish Office 274 4322, www.stchads. co.uk

St John the Baptist,

Church Lane, Adel Sunday Services: 8am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed at 11am. Junior Church every Sunday (ex 3rd Sun) All-age Service. All welcome.

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church

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

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen

Lane. Sunday Worship 10.30am with crèche. Communion 1st Sun. All welcome. Babies & Toddler Group Tues 10 – 11.30am. Drinks & biscuits 50p. Details:

278 5373

Services: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: www.st-

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

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

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

michaels-headingley.org.uk

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. Children’s clubs, tots, bible studies & more throughout week. Details: Joseph

Cresswell, 267 8250, www. tinshillfreechurch.org.uk/

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Dementia Café 2nd Mon,

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

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

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Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley Leisure

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Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Over 300 members. New members welcome. Details: 07895

Open Door Café For people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Details:

515471

231 1727

Leeds Samaritans

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245

6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA) Respite care for families with children with complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one homebased care. Details: 216 5133,

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meet quarterly in Headingley. Supportive, friendly & informative selfhelp group of people copIng with this devastating illness. Also offers expert speakers & signposting to other agencies.

Details: panpalsyorks@ yahoo.co.uk

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

Little Hiccups Outreach

Panpals - Yorkshire

is a support network for children with a disability & their families. Run by parents. Details: 07831 230741,

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

Thompson, 01943 461640

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St

Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam

Bower 258 8143

SNAPS (Special Needs &

Parent Support) welcomes families of children with special needs to Sat support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Hydrotherapy, swimming, dance & coffee. Details: 07964

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

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

For former cardiac patients & partners. Exercise classes with qualified instructors. Mon/ Wed/Thurs. £3.

Stuart Andrew MP. 11 Mar: ‘Globalisation – a force for Good? Kevin Rowles, Huddersfield University. 18 Mar: Janet Niepokojczka on the Jacobites & Bonnie Prince Charlie. 25 Mar: ‘Yorkshire Nationhood & Devolution’, Peter Woodcock, Huddersfield. Details: Hilary

Taylor 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ ntlword.com

‘From Dark Satanic Mills to DNA: The Scientific

Heritage of Leeds & How it Changed the World’ A talk by Dr Kersten Hall, University of Leeds, at Leeds City Museum, Tues 17 March, 1-2pm. Free

Details: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.WharfedaleCar diacClub.org.uk

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Community Notices

Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 9

March, 7.30 - 9:30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Speaker Geoff Auty (Association for Science Education) presents ‘Magnetism & Electricity Magic & Exciting’. Not new science, but a novel approach by a keen demonstrator of practical physics. £2.

Details: www.headingleyd evelopmenttrust.org.uk

Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest

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

info@leedsastronomy.org.uk, www.leedsastronomy.org.uk

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) -

Arts Education & Heritage Conservation. Wed 18 March, 1.45pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall (off Moor Rd) Headingly. Christopher De Hame presents ‘Medieval

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Illuminated Books of Hours’. Guests welcome (£5) but please book with membership@leedsdfas.org. uk or Ann 261 1363

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 19

March, 7.15pm in Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds Campus (rear of Sports Centre) Lecture: ‘An Overview of the York Potash Project’ by Tristan Pottas, York Potash Ltd. Visitors welcome. Details:

www.leedsga.org.uk

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs 19

March, 7.30pm in the Music Department, University of Leeds. Talk by Janet Douglas on ‘Leeds Forgotten Modernist – John Clifford Procter’. All welcome. Details:

www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk/ events.html

Royal Meteorological Society Yorkshire Centre

Monthly informal public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at the School of Earth

& Environment, University of Leeds. 11 March: Methane the Unnatural Gas. Free & open to all. Details: http://

tinyurl.com/rmetsyc, rmetsoc_ yorkshire@hotmail.co.uk

Talking Allowed in Leeds

(TAIL) meets Mon 2 March, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: ‘What does it mean to be human?’ Details:

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Thackray Medical Museum Lecture Series

Speakers from the world of health & medicine. 14 March, 10am -12.30pm: Lord Swinfen (Swinfen Trust that helps poor, sick & disabled people in developing world) talks about ‘Developing Telemedicine in Remote Locations’; Dame Carol Black, Newnham College, Cambridge, addresses ‘The Development of Occupational Health Services’.

Details: 244 4343, www. thackrayme dicalmuseum. co.uk

‘The Future of Benefits’

Tues 10 March, 7.30pm at Headingley Club, 56 St Michaels Rd, LS6. In work, out of work, housing, pension, child, disabled, universal benefit. Are they too low? Misdirected? Affordable? Have we got the whole system wrong? Hear the North West Leeds parliamentary candidates debate the issue in more than soundbites. £2.

The Lost Library of Kirkstall Abbey:

understanding the presence of monks in medieval society. Thurs 12 March, 12.30 – 1.30pm at Leeds Central Library. Free, but you can reserve a place; Details: 247

6419, arts@leeds.gov.uk

Think You Know Yorkshire? Series of lectures

by Mark Saville running Jan – March, 10am – 12 noon at Leeds City College, Armley. Details: 258 4680,

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

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Weetwood Residents’ Association Café Philosophique Thurs 19

March, 7.30pm The Sports Pavilion, Richmond House School’s Playing Fields, Glen Rd. ‘Can Growth be Infinite?’ Dan O’Neill looks at limits - & the ways to a Steady State. Refreshments. £4 towards costs. Details: metleeds@

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WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. 4 March: ‘The Villas & Gardens of Lake Como’ by Keith Holmes. 1 April: ‘Land Girls’ – Hazel Stephenson. Details: Mrs

Muriel Huntley 230 1584

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s Institute

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

Details: Jill 07984 287803

Cookridge WI Lively, mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane. Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome. Details: cookridgewi@yahoo.co.uk

Horsforth WI meets

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

Details: Pat 258 7062

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club

meets 1st Thurs. 10.15am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Leeds (next to Samuel Taylor’s). £3. Friendly group supports local charities. 5 Mar: ‘A Journey on the Leeds Liverpool Canal’ – Alan Pugh. New members welcome.

Details: Joan McShane 225 1166

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

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Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm

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

org/leeds

Women’s World Day of Prayer Service, prepared by

the women of The Bahamas, Fri 6 March, 2.15pm at St Michael’s Church Headingley, & 2pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. ‘Jesus said to them: Do you know what I have done to you?’ All welcome. Details: www.wwdp.

org.uk

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

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

Knitting, Crochet, Sewing & Chat Group Mon 12.30

– 4pm at East of Arcadia, Meanwood. Making items to sell for Neo Natal Unit at LGI & Children’s Air Ambulance. Stall near window – come & browse! items for raffles welcome. Easter Fayre in bar Easter Monday. Details: Kath

294 6510

MISC/ EVENTS Bramhope Methodist Dinner Club meets Tues

17 March. Ian Cundall, BBC Yorkshire, will speak about ‘Helicopter Heroes’ – filming air ambulances at Leeds Bradford Airport. £13.50 per person. Advance booking by 10 March essential. Details:

267 8992

Comedy Charity Event

15 Mar, 7.15pm at Marriott Hotel, Boar Ln, LS1. Fantastic line-up of comedians, incl. Jonathan Mayor, Peter Brush, Eddy Brimson, Gary Delaney. In aid of Parkinson’s UK. Tickets https://eventbrite. co.uk/event/15567223986

28 Mar (last Sat each month) at Hope Pastures (corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Volunteers needed to help with regular maintenance jobs around sanctuary. Details:

Dinner with the Decameron Mon 9 March,

7.30pm at Salvo’s Salumeria. The classic stories of Giovanni Boccaccio served with your supper, with Gigliola Sulis & Richard Wilcocks. Part of Headingley LitFest. Tickets £15. Details & to book: 275

5017

Kath’s Bingo! Fri, 8pm at Meanwood Club, Stonegate Rd (opp Aldi). Friendly social event raising vital funds for the Children’s Air Ambulance. Cash prizes & raffle. Free adm. Details: Kath 294 6510

Macmillan Mammoth Quiz Fri 27 Feb, 7pm at Cookridge Hall Health & Fitness Club, Cookridge Lane, LS16. Teams of no more than 6. £5 per person. Raffle. Details: Kirstie

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