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Ilkley to Host Aegon Trophy

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NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E M AY 2 0 1 5 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

The First Tour de Yorkshire

Age of Glamour at Lotherton Hall

Ilkley to Host Aegon Trophy

Cover: Marcel Kittel Photo: SWPix

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DEAR READERS,

A

fabulous,

an exhibition showcasing fifties’

fashion in Lotherton Hall’s newly refurbished Fashion Galleries

The First EVER Tour de Yorkshire!

German sprinter Marcel Kittel and Dame Sarah Storey will

join Sir Bradley Wiggins for this exciting event.

new

fashion

exhibition

showcasing fifties’ fashion opens in the newly

celebrates

local

musicianship;

Meanwood

launches its first festival and has a huge variety of events lined up; and Bramhope is preparing for its Summer Festival.

But, food seems to be taking over – #LIF15, the first Indie Food Festival showcasing independent restaurants and food producers all over Leeds, runs from 7th – 24th May, followed

by Leeds Food and Drink Festival until 7th June, and The Great British Food Festival returns to Harewood House.

refurbished fashion galleries at Lotherton Hall;

There’s lots to read about and we hope you

the original play ‘The King’s Speech’ comes to

enjoy it all! Don’t forget to get your news to us

Leeds Grand and promises to deliver far more

in good time for the June edition – deadline 1st

than you expect; and tickets for the Yorkshire

May for editorial, 8th May for advertising (1st &

Cancer Centre’s September Ball, which will be a

9th June for July).

great night, are now on sale.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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The Age of Glamour

Once again, Headingley Music Festival

Well, it’s exciting times for Leeds and Yorkshire! The first Tour de Yorkshire has cycling enthusiasts hyperventilating. Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club will soon welcome international professional tennis players to the inaugural Aegon Ilkley Trophy Championship. There are festivals busting out all over…and dare I mention the General Election?!

24 Waterloo 1815 – The Art of Battle Exhibition The Royal Armouries marks the anniversary with a special exhibition, bringing together works of art, arms and armour.

52 Headingley Music Festival Now in its sixth year, events take place all around Headingley and Hyde Park.

70 Ilkley Tennis Club Prepares to Host International Tournament International professionals are bound for Ilkley for the inaugural Aegon Ilkley Trophy Championship in June.

72 Ralph Thoresby Recognised

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he fifth LS6 Beer Festival is taking place at Left Bank Leeds on Cardigan Road from 15th -17th May, and it’s part of Leeds Indie Food, the new city-wide independent festival of food and drink. The Festival will be serving up a selection of the finest Yorkshire ales and best British ciders.

There will be delicious street food too from local traders in partnership with Northern StrEats. And, ten great local bands and 12 DJs will provide entertainment over the weekend.

“It’s shaping up to be the best LS6 Beer Festival yet”, said festival organiser Rachel Jeffcoat. “We’re working with some amazing partners to offer a great menu, fab food and good music. In the past it’s sold out so this year we’ve decided to open on the Friday so there’s more festival time!”

Tickets start at £7 and include your first drink, festival programme and a souvenir glass (http://ls6beerfest15. eventbrite.com). They sell out every year, so advance purchase is recommended!

Dates & Times: Friday 6pm-11pm £7; Saturday noon-6pm £7; Saturday 6pm-11pm £7; Saturday All Day noon-11pm £10; Sunday All Day noon-11pm) £8 This is a fundraising event; all money raised will go to support the development of Left Bank Leeds. For more information, visit www.ls6beerfestival.com

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JACOB KRAMER (1892-1962) ARTIST

In 1921 when Leeds Art Gallery reopened after the First World War, some striking new works went on show. Two pictures in particular stood out and provoked controversy – ‘The Day of Atonement’ and ‘Hear Our Voice, O Lord Our God’, both by the young Jewish artist Jacob Kramer, born in Russia but brought up in Leeds. The Jewish community in Leeds had commissioned them as gifts to the Gallery, and almost a century later they remain among the most powerful images in the city’s collection, still resonant today and a reminder of the tragic story of this gifted and passionate Leeds artist. acob Kramer was born in the

major exhibition in Harrogate, and was

Ukraine in 1892, the first child

in demand for talks and comments on

of Max and Cecilia Kramer. His father

art. He was becoming a Leeds celebrity.

was a court painter, his mother was

After a further couple of years in

musical; they had a favoured, cultured

London, he settled permanently in Leeds

life. But the violent anti-Jewish pogroms

around 1924, living in lodgings in Little

of the 1890s finally forced the family,

Woodhouse. He continued to exhibit,

like many others, to flee. Around 1900,

and to produce his striking, sometimes

when Jacob was eight, they arrived

controversial, portraits of the famous and of friends and family. In the 30s

in Leeds where Max had a chance of work. After a brief period in the back

Pictured: Fred Lawson & Jacob Kramer. Leeds

he founded the Yorkshire Luncheon

streets of the Leylands they moved to a

College of Art with permission of Sonia Lawson

Group, to foster discussion of art and culture. But as the years went on and

small house in Beecroft Grove, Leopold Street, Chapeltown, (demolished now),

and critic and Michael Sadler, the new Vice-Chancellor of the

his vibrant energies declined, although

where over the next years more children

University, who was to become his foremost supporter and

there were some flashes of brilliance,

arrived. Jacob, with his three sisters

generous patron.

quick, sketchy portraits were his bread

and young brother, led a crowded

With support from the Jewish Education Aid Society,

and butter. Drink and poverty took their

family life, with Yiddish and Russian

Jacob was accepted at the Slade School of Art in London in 1912.

toll – Alan Bennett recalls mistaking him

as their language. Max worked as a

He did not fit in easily, with his Russian accent, his large frame

in the 50s for a tramp, dirty and drunk.

photographer, but money was always

(six foot six), Jewish identity, and challenging views on new

However, he had many loyal friends.

tight.

forms of artistic expression. He began to achieve recognition

A major exhibition of his work was held

Jacob went to Darley Street

for his sometimes startling work, while acquiring a taste for

in Leeds in 1960, with warm tributes to

Elementary School in the Leylands, in

the bohemian life of the capital – feeding his wilder side,

him. When he died in 1962 this ‘gentle

the Jewish quarter. He did well, but

particularly his drinking. He divided his time between London

giant’ was remembered by many with

was restless and unsettled, as he was

and Leeds, exhibiting forceful works on religious themes,

true affection and respect. Much of

to remain all his life. At 13 he ran away,

brilliant figure studies, and portraits. His family ties were

his work is here: the Art Gallery has a

taking odd photographic jobs and

close, and he suffered when first his young brother and then

fine collection, and a powerful bust of

some art courses in other towns, but

his beloved father died, in 1916. Jacob, always bad with money,

him by his friend Jacob Epstein. Leeds

was encouraged finally to apply for a

became the family’s prop, a further strain on his volatile nature.

University has many of his works and

scholarship at the Leeds School of Art.

Nevertheless this was a time of inspiration and success.

an important archive of his letters and

He proved a brilliant but erratic student,

In 1919 he was commissioned to paint the two great Jewish

memorabilia. What a pity the College

often threatened with expulsion but

pictures for the Gallery, and the next year he was invited by

of Art dropped the title Jacob Kramer

producing some fine work, notably some

Michael Sadler to contribute to an ambitious scheme for

College, adopted in 1968 – he surely

outstanding portraits. During this period

frescoes in the Town Hall commissioned from young artists

deserves to be remembered.

he joined the radical, avant-garde Leeds

like Stanley Spencer and Paul Nash. He submitted his design

Arts Club and made some significant

but failed (ever unreliable) to attend planning meetings;

friends, including Herbert Read the poet

the project finally collapsed. Meanwhile he was busy with a

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This month we thought we’d shine a light on an aesthetic that has literally endured for millennia. Referring to it simply as a ‘style’ feels sacrilegious.

African art, design and culture has made major contributions to European art, and its fingerprints can be found all over historical and contemporary music, sculpture, dance, fashion and art in general. frican style has waxed and waned in terms of its influence, but right now – it’s hot! Artists like Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Moore, and Pollock, to name but a few, knew what they were doing when they tapped into the inspirational, powerful and beautiful abstraction of African art. And dare we mention the explosion of free Jazz around the same time, with rhythms and an improvisational shtick that was solidly based on African music.

Now, fast forward to today and you’ll find a plethora of design blogs, runway collections and interior design magazines inspired

by African fabrics, art and culture.

If you don’t have the guts to dress head to toe in African fabric, Dolapo James of Urban Knit, based in London, makes beautiful designer clutch bags from colourful African fabric. Imagine black skinny jeans and sloppy black pullover combo with heels and a jewel bright African clutch. And for the boys, check out Samson Soboye - full of quirky, funky takes on tailored jackets, shirts, and jewellery for men inspired by tribal symbols. Totally cool. (www.soboye. com)

African Wax Fabric

African Mud Cloth

There are several different types of African fabric, but the one you will be most familiar with is wax printed. Extremely vibrant and colourful, the designs are often kaleidoscopic, psychedelic and wonderfully geometric but never, never dull! Faint hearted and retiring types beware: it screams ‘look at me!’ but in Africa people dress head to toe in it, embracing life, colour and fun. It has very gradually crept in and is beginning to be used by some

If bright colours are not your thing then another African fabric which has been popping up on the pages of Elle Deco and Pinterest is Mud Cloth. Hailing from Mali, it’s made from narrow strips of handwoven cotton, stitched together into a whole cloth, painted with geometric patterns and symbols using natural dyes, including aged river-mud. It is usually black & white, or brown & white geometric patterning, but always really earthy. Looks great hanging on the wall, made into cushions, or used to reinvigorate vintage armchairs. Incorporated into a mid century modern backdrop, and especially with teak furniture, they have a harmony that’s hard to beat.

forward thinking designer makers, not just for clothing, but to dress furniture and for accessories too! Right here in Leeds we have Heather Linnitt of Eclectic Chair Upholstery using African fabric to reupholster 1950s cocktail chairs, and Sally Stubbs of Twenty Watt using it to make splendidly vibrant statement lampshades.

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Shyness can mean that your interactions with other people are

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The irrepressible folks behind Duke Studios, the innovative, collaborative workspace, are launching a stunning new site in the city centre.

uilding on the resounding success of their first home in Munro House, the Duke team has expanded into to a former ironworks and belt factory on Sheaf Street and they are positively brimming with ideas for their second home.

Since Laura Wellington and James Abbott Donnelly launched Duke Studios in 2011 it has become a thriving hub for creative talent, opening the doors to a host of creatives, including web developers, online marketing & management for the music industry, an actors’ agency, designer makers, interior designers, photographers, film makers, music and event PR, architects, graphic designers, and a record label. While a plethora of businesses operate out of Duke Studios, it has the feel of being one company operating as a new type of creative agency.

Part of the impetus behind Duke Studios was Laura and

A space where business could be

James’ frustration at seeing a brain drain of some of the brightest creative minds of Leeds lured away by other cities perceived as having more opportunities for the creative industries. They decided to create a space where business could be pursued in an environment conducive to creative thinking and where there was an emphasis on sharing skills and ideas.

Other cities have tried to coax

Duke away to galvanise their own creative communities, but the team remains fiercely and passionately Leeds-centric – sitting on the board at Leeds Inspired and the Civic Trust, working closely with the Council, opening lines of communication between local agencies and institutions, and striving to make Leeds the best city it can be.

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pursued in an environment conducive to creative thinking

Pictured: James Abbott Donnelly, Gem Smith, Searlait McCrea , Laura Wellington, Clinton Sheldon, Kate Stevens. Photo: JamesAD Photography

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The exhibition covers the journey of these designs to the high street, with insights into shopping and leisure in the 1950s, combined with

‘Age of Glamour’, an exhibition of women’s fashion from the fifties, opens at Lotherton Hall, Aberford LS25, on 8th May and runs until 31st December 2015.

achieving the classic 1950s silhouette, underwear, swimwear, new materials and accessories.

Lotherton Hall is the home of Leeds Museums and Galleries extensive collection of fashion and textiles dating from the 1600s to the present day. It

his is the first exhibition to open following the extensive refurbishment of the Hall’s Fashion Galleries. It will showcase famous pieces from leading couturiers like Balenciaga and Norman Hartnell, and includes Dior’s red cocktail dress ‘Ecarlate’ from 1955 - a major loan from the V&A.

exclusive labels sold in department

opened in 1970 as a museum providing

stores, to the home dressmaker. Stores

exhibitions of British designers.

such as Marks & Spencer, Marshall &

This

exhibition

includes

Snelgrove, Schofields and Lewis’ all

collections from the M&S archive, a

helped to bring this exclusive style to

blue wedding dress bought from a

the high street.

Leeds boutique in 1953; a family trail

The displays will also feature

‘From Paris to Leeds’ where you can

luxury, ready to wear dresses from

become a 1950’s fashion buyer and

British designer labels like Frank

make your way round the exhibition

Usher, Susan Small and Horrockses,

completing activities to create your

and will explore the post-war period

own collection; and listen to people’s

when fashion delighted in a return

memories of shopping in Leeds in the

to elegance.

1950s. There will also be talks and tours, a workshop on vintage make up, and a ‘Fabulous Fifties’ Family Day on 9th August.

“Lotherton Hall has over 30 years of history showcasing major fashion exhibitions”, said Natalie Raw, Curator of Costume and Textiles. “It has evolved as the host of ever-changing displays and a repository for one of the nation’s most important collections of fashion and textiles, containing over 20,000 items. Our new galleries give us the opportunity to accept loans from some of the most important fashion houses, and allow easy access to exciting

The famous names of French

exhibitions perhaps traditionally not

couture may have led the way in

seen outside London. We’re proud

creating the fifties style, but it was

that these new galleries are in West

really the era which saw the coming

Yorkshire, which enjoys the legacy of

of age of ‘off the peg’. The glamour of

being at the cutting edge of the textile

Paris was copied and recreated - from

and retail industries.”

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A year ago six dance organisations came together to highlight the strength of dance in Leeds, its contribution to the local economy and its influence on a national and international level.

Now Balbir Singh Dance Company, Northern Ballet, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre, RJC Dance and Yorkshire Dance, have been joined by Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) and Leeds Beckett University in an updated map which shows the work and reach of these groups in the year 2013/14: www.cityofdance.co.uk

An Exciting Spring LineUp at Howard Assembly Room This Spring, Howard Assembly Room stops off in Spain, Turkey, Libya, Palestine and Italy, for a series of concerts, talks and films.

Highlights include pizzica from Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (20 May), the Palestinian oud trio Le Trio Joubran (5 June), and Turkish rembetika singer Çi dem Aslan and her band (6 June).

Pictured: Sebastian Loe & Filippo Di Vilio Photo: Jevan Chowdhury

“Young people and health are at the heart of what we do here at DAZL”, said Ian Rodley, Director.

“We wanted to be a part of the City of Dance Map to highlight our work bridging the gap between professional companies and the city’s most deprived communities, and the contribution we make to a wider dance community in Leeds, which is influencing dance on a national and international level.”

In 2013/14 almost 300,000 people watched a live dance performance by the partners involved; 75,000 people took part in a dance workshop or project; nearly 600 were employed on a full-time, part-time or freelance

A great series of concerts, talks and films

basis, and income and investment

Once again Leeds has demonstrated that, outside of London, it

generated by these companies exceeded £11.9 million.

“Once

again

Leeds

has

demonstrated that, outside of London, it is the UK’s City of Dance”, said David Nixon, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet. “We are working together to build a Dance Hub for the North with Leeds at its core. Both Arts Council England and Leeds City Council have

is the

underlined their commitment to dance

UK’s City of

organisations in the city and we look

Dance

Leeds City Council’s bid for Capital of

by continuing to support the dance forward to playing a major part in Culture 2023.”

Romanian gypsy band Taraf de Haïdouks appears on 18th May, there’s neo-roots music from the Heritage Blues Orchestra 4th June, and legendary singersongwriter Vashti Bunyan is in Leeds on 13th June, and Italian jazz piano virtuoso Stefano Bollani performs on 21st May. In addition, there are talks from broadcaster and commenter Tariq Ali on 28th May, and Libyan novelist Hisham Matar on 12th June.

Films include Michelangelo Antonioni’s Red Desert on 1st May, following a concert by award-winning folk, opera & jazz singer/songwriter Elena Piras, and Michael Curtiz’s Casablanca on 30th May.

he Thackray Medical Museum recently received a first round pass for £1.6 million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its Healthy Future project, which aims to provide new exhibitions and updated visitor facilities, as well as covering essential repairs and environmental improvements to the building. The museum will also receive £154,600 to help the museum progress its plans to apply for a full grant at a later date.

The project aims to develop galleries with wide appeal, showcasing the historic

The museum first opened in 1997, supported by an HLF grant of £3 million, and is now home to over 70,000 medical artefacts and books and attracts over 60,000 visitors a year.

“We’re absolutely delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has renewed its support for the Thackray Medical Museum”, said Joanne Bartholomew, Museum Chief Executive. “The museum is a major asset to the Yorkshire region, and we aim to ensure that, in years to come, thousands of visitors will continue to be inspired by the fantastic medical heritage that we care for.”

Pictured: Joanne Bartholomew

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Adapting a famous classic like Tolstoy’s ‘Anna Karenina’ can’t be easy, but it is clearly a challenge that writer Jo Clifford relished. She was originally commissioned to do this by Sheffield Crucible about 15 years ago, but the production was shelved when the artistic director who had commissioned it left the theatre. The play, which is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 9th May – 13th June, is now in its third production and Jo is immensely proud of it.

“It looks beautiful, the actors are fabulous and I’m in love with them all!” she told us. “And, it’s a multi-racial cast which is very much what I wanted. I’m working with a designer and director who understand what it’s about – it is so close to what I originally intended.”

Directed by Olivier-nominated Ellen McDougall, with design by Joanna Scotcher, this more modern adaptation presents one of the most famous love stories of all time, exploring what happens when two very different couples grapple with their emotions.

Anna is the envy of St. Petersburg society. Glamorous and admired, but locked in a lonely marriage, her sudden but passionate affaire with Count Vronsky puts everything she has ever known at risk. In a parallel story, Levin is trying to live justly in a social system built on injustice.

When his love for a childhood friend ends unhappily, he tries to deny its existence. But like Anna he can’t.

Although there have been other stage adaptions, and a number of

films of Anna Karenina, Jo had not seen any of them. “It is a wonderful book”, she said. “In adapting it I literally immersed myself in it – becoming the characters and letting them speak to me, then playing all the parts. You have to find your own response and trust your instincts. I loved doing it.”

This is the Playhouse’s second partnership with Birmingham’s Royal Exchange Theatre, following the huge success of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Ony Uhiara takes the title role and the cast also includes Robert Gilbert as Count Vronsky, Anthony Barclay, Donna Berlin, Claire Brown, John Cummins, Ryan Early, Jonathan Keeble and Gillian Saker.

Jo Clifford is the author of over 70 plays, which have been performed all over the world. She is currently working on her ‘Gospel According to Jesus Queen of Heaven’, which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe this year.

Anna Karenina is in The Courtyard at West Yorkshire Playhouse, running alongside the Royal Exchange’s production of Chris Urch’s 2013 Bruntwood Prize winning ‘The Rolling Stone’ (12th – 23rd May).

edgepig Theatre’s dark, claustrophobic production of Jean Genet’s ‘The Maids’ at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on 29th May combines their trademark flair for storytelling with jarring movement work, live music, innovative visuals and striking design.

Genet’s blackly comic play follows the paranoia and destructive power play of two sisters, trapped between their love and hatred of their mistress and each other.

They plot the murder of their mistress. It has to be perfect.

Ritual turns to compulsion and compulsion to obsession, until their world unravels around them.

Hedgepig Theatre was founded by Andy Curry and Gemma Sharp. They produce work ranging from fullscale theatre productions and promenade storytelling performances in country houses, to intimate strippeddown pub theatre, and everything in between.

They work closely alongside a team of creatives, priding themselves on original costume, music composition, filmmaking and innovative lighting and set design, that provide their productions with a unique, distinctive character.

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Paul Merton and his famous Impro Chums are on the road again and will be at City Varieties on 9th June.

St Peter’s Singers Have Vacancies for Lower Voices St. Peter’s Singers, based at Leeds Minster and directed

by Dr Simon Lindley, currently have vacancies for lower voices – particularly altos and tenors.

aul and chums like Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will be taking audience suggestions and spinning them into comedy gold, weaving fun and laughter together into a richly hilarious mesh of jollity!

Every show is a new adventure. He and his chums are some of the most seasoned performers in this field and know how to work the suggestions and the audience to maximum effect.

Paul, a founder member of The Comedy Store Players, is well known for his appearances on ‘Have I Got News for You’ and ‘Just a Minute’ and shows like his ‘Silent Clowns’. Mike Mcshane claims to have squandered his life by improvising with his friends and making friends by improvising!

Lee Simpson, also a member of the Comedy Store Players, is Artistic Director of Improbable Theatre and, along with Richard

They can work an audience to maximum effect.

Vranch, he wrote and performed on Paul Merton – The Tour, and Paul Merton – The Palladium, he also directed Paul Merton – And This is Me. Richard Vranch is half of the science/hula-hoop act Dr Hula.

He’s toured the world from Mexico to Palestine acting in sketch shows, and does stand-up in French!

Suki Webster is a regular guest of The Comedy Store Players and has toured the world with Paul Merton And His Impro Chums.

More recently she co-wrote and was Assistant Director on Paul Merton’s Birth of Hollywood (BBC2). Suki’s play, My Obsession, which she wrote and starred in was a great hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014.

The choir performs mainly sacred music, ranging from unaccompanied Renaissance Polyphony, through to large scale Baroque, Classical and Romantic works with orchestral accompaniment.

Its most recent CD, ‘One Equal Music’, was recorded in the Victoria Quarter and reflects its commitment to exploring 20th Century and contemporary composers.

This is an opportunity to join a successful, well established and enterprising Chamber Choir that offers a wide range of performance experiences, including concerts, church services, recitals and European tours.

You will preferably have sight reading ability and/or be accustomed to preparing the music in detail between rehearsals.

The choir meets in the Minster vestry at 8pm on Sundays for rehearsals.

If you are interested in singing beautiful music to a high standard with a lively and experienced group, drop in or email the Choir Secretary at patricia.rose@ outlook.com

or thern School of Contemporary Dance in Chapeltown recently received an ‘Outstanding’ rating for its Foundation Course in Contemporary Dance.

One of only eight schools forming the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, NSCD’s year long course provides over 16s with a springboard to degree level training and a career in dance.

Following a rigorous first time inspection at the end of last year, the Ofsted inspectors praised NSCD for the quality of its teaching, learning and assessment.

Ofsted also recognized the school’s

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community work, commenting: “Residents of the city benefit highly from the excellent learning and participation activities at NSCD”.

The Foundation Course complements NSCD’s degree and postgraduate programmes. Many of the school’s 200 UK and overseas students go on to

work with high-profile national and international companies, including Hofesh Shechter Company, Vincent Dance Theatre and Protein Dance. NSCD alumni, like choreographer Akram Khan MBE, also set up their own successful dance companies.

“Leeds has a rich performing arts heritage”, said Principal Janet Smith MBE. “The School has produced some of the dance industry’s most talented artists and arts leaders, as well as inspirational performing companies. Our dance sector is pulling out the stops to raise the profile of Leeds as a dance destination. NSCD’s ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report is not only brilliant for the school but also a boost to efforts to showcase the city as the premier home for high quality dance.”

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As the world stands on the brink of war, King Edward VIII sparks controversy with his affaire with Wallis Simpson. As his position becomes increasingly untenable, his brother Bertie, who has always shied away from the public eye because of a terrible stammer, is thrust into the spotlight as his successor. ertie meets maverick speech therapist and failed actor Lionel Logue (played by Jason Donovan) at an office in Harley Street and together they embark on an unlikely journey to prepare Bertie to lead his country as King George VI. That pretty much sums up the story, as everyone who has seen the film with Colin Firth will know. However, when we caught up with Raymond Couthard (Miles Egerton in ITV’s Mr Selfridge and James Schofield in Hotel Babylon) who plays Bertie, we learnt that the play is very different.

“The film changed lots of the lines and structure of the play”, he told us. “There is a lot more to it.

It’s like a political thriller really.

There’s much more on the political backdrop. WWI was not that long ago and now they were about to embark on it again.

“It’s almost impossible to compare it with the film. The story is stronger. It ups the stakes between the two men. This is the journey of a man who never expected to be in this position.

He is totally unprepared and is up against one of the greatest orators of all time – Hitler.”

The play explores why Bertie is the man he is. He had a miserable childhood due largely to this debilitating stammer. He

Logue, this extraordinary free spirit, changes his life and becomes his first friend – it is a true ‘bromance’

had no friends and Logue, this extraordinary free spirit, changes his life and becomes his first friend – it is a true ‘bromance’.

“It is such a heart-warming story”, said Raymond. “I am thoroughly enjoying it and audiences are loving it. You can’t help but be moved by this man’s struggle to overcome his stammer and deliver an iconic speech that is broadcast across the globe to inspire his people.”

Directed by Roxana Silbert, Artistic Director of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the play also stars Nicholas Blane, Jamie Hinde, Felicity Houlbrooke, Claire Lams Katy Stephens and Martin Turner.

The King’s Speech is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th May. Tickets (£18.50 - £34) are available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

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Thursday 18th June 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, when an allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington finally defeated the Emperor Napoleon, bringing an end to major Europewide conflict for the next half century.

oyal Armouries Leeds is marking the anniversary with a special exhibition, running from Friday 22nd May to Sunday 23rd August, and bringing together works of art, arms and armour.

Highlights include the monumental ‘cartoon’ by Daniel Maclise, on loan from the Royal Academy of Arts, and on display to the public for the first time in over forty years; and the magnificent painting ‘Scotland Forever!’ by Lady Elizabeth Butler from Leeds City Art Gallery. These stunning works will be displayed alongside unique objects from the Royal Armouries own collections, which together will help to unfold the dramatic story of the events of 18th June 1815.

Daniel Maclise’s ‘cartoon’ for ‘The Meeting of Wellington and General Blücher after the Battle of Waterloo’ was considered to be a masterpiece and took over a year to complete. When it was first shown in

Nearly every inch of the surface is finished in incredible detail

1859, it caused a sensation. Produced as a full-scale preparatory drawing for a wall-painting that can be seen in the House of Lords, it measures nearly 14 metres in width and over three metres in height. Nearly every inch of the surface is finished in incredible detail.

Waterloo 1815 Study Day As part of the Royal Armouries’ commemorations, they will be hosting a Study Day on Saturday 13th June (9.30am – 4.30pm) to explore the significance of the battle both today and at the time; examine the arms and armour used; look at how weapons were depicted in

contemporary art; and re-examine the recently conserved Siborne model.

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The Great British Food Festival is back at Harewood House from 23rd – 25th May (bank holiday weekend), 10am – 5pm.

May is All About Food in Leeds!

Leeds is set to welcome a month of food and drink eve n t s .

Independent businesses are at the heart of Leeds’ foodie revolution and the Leeds Indie Food Festival (#LIF15) will celebrate their achievements from 7th – 24th May. Then Leeds Food and Drink Festival will take over from 22nd May – 7th June.

Over 100 businesses are taking part in #LIF15

here will be more than 80 top local and artisan producers, stunning hot food, real ale and wine bars, lots of children’s activities, top chef demos, a cake competition, and the popular Men V Food – plus lashings of excellent live music.

The main chef demo area hosts great local and TV chefs.

All demos are free, so everyone can pick up some top foodie tips.

There are also regular artisan foodie talks and the Great British Cake off for you to get involved with.

The Great British Food Festival has attracted lots of producers showcasing the best in local, seasonal and specialty food and drink. It’s a great opportunity to get a taste of the best of Yorkshire and British produce.

A great opportunity to get a taste of the best of Yorkshire produce

With the UK’s amazing mix of cultures and cuisines, it would be a shame to overlook some of the more exotic elements – so, you can try Thai, Mexican, Asian as well as pulled pork, prime steak, local burgers and sausages.

When you’ve finished shopping, sit out and enjoy some tasty hot food, accompanied by great live music in the stunning surroundings of Harewood House.

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Over 100 businesses are taking part in #LIF15, and the Festival will host almost 100 events all over the city – from restaurants, cafes and bars to cinemas, art galleries, breweries – all run by inspiring indie businesses.

Pick up a Festival Passport (£15) and you will be able to access great discounts and Leeds Feast, the Festival’s closing party at The Tetley.

Collect stamps from all the independent businesses and events you visit and you can compete for special rewards and prizes.

For full details, visit www. leedsindiefood.co.uk/, pick up a passport, get your hands on some hot tickets and get hungry!

Once again Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council are hosting a Summer Festival. he Festival starts with a cabaret evening at the Robert Craven Hall on Saturday 6th June.

Nicola Farnon returns with drummer Phil Johnson and guitarist Derrick Harris. There will also be an exhibition of watercolours by local artists.

On Friday 19th June, the Bramhope Players will provide entertainment for all the family with an event based on ‘Horrible Histories’ at the Puritan Chapel.

And, Bramhope Film Club will host a family film night at the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 14th July.

Other events include history walks around Bramhope, finishing at Robert Craven Hall

where there will be an exhibition from the Parish Council archives and an exhibition by another local art group. Brass band and classical concerts are planned too, as well as a family treasure hunt.

The Festival will culminate with a family fireworks event on Saturday 25th July at the Recreation Ground.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment prior to the spectacular display.

For further information, please contact the Parish Office on 07530 900934

Meanwood’s Beer Festival Scott Westlake of The Myrtle Tavern, with support from the Meanwood Valley Par tnership, recently organised the first Meanwood Beer festival, which was held on the cricket ground on Parkside Road, opposite the tavern.

The event was a great success, attracting over 400 people and featuring beers from 12 local breweries as well as some tasty food and a number of local musicians.

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he Eccup Beer Festival 2015 is on Saturday 30th May, 12 noon until late at Lineham Farm Children’s Centre, Swan Lane, Eccup LS16 8AZ.

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The Festival will also be running a free shuttle bus every hour from the hotel at Golden Acre Park. Tickets are just £5 and include a limited edition pint glass. Tickets and further information are available from www.eccupbeerfestival.co.uk Every year over 1,400 deserving and disabled children from Leeds (aged 8-12) benefit from an exciting activity holiday at Lineham Farm with its extensive woodlands, wetland and farm animals.

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The Swine That Dines is the evening hours supper club alter ego of favourite café and breakfast/lunch hotspot The Greedy Pig, and it’s an absolute must for those partial to some porcine delicacy. ne of The Swine’s specialties is a nose to tail feast, which is amazing! It showcases a passionately inventive approach to dishes featuring offal or uncommon cuts of meat, as well as promoting The Swine’s waste not, want not ethos.

Supper club numbers are limited to around 12, due to the modest size of the premises, but this only enhances the lovely, cosy and intimate vibe of the evening.

Not to mention that one couldn’t ask for more welcoming and hospitable hosts than The Swine that Dines Jo and Stu. With Stu at the helm, we were quickly and acutely made aware that here was a man who really knows his meat and his experience, ingenuity and enthusiasm was brought deliciously to bear in a fantastic procession of dishes.

The meal got off to a cracking start with the home-smoked pig’s liver with parsley, shallot and chive salad and brandied fruit. I’m sure I’m not the only one with a less than entirely easy relationship with liver; while I have, from time to time, been pleasantly surprised, I wouldn’t usually be inclined to select it from a menu. This, however, was a revelation, the smokiness of the meat, cooked just-so to retain a delicate texture, chimed brilliantly

with the oniony salad and the boozy sweetness of the fruit. An impressive opening act that had our taste buds standing to attention.

Next up was the phenomenally tasty crispy pig’s head, served with green lentils, salsa verde, apple and confit garlic. A personal highlight of the evening’s menu this was really something; the crispy exterior coating of the compact slab we were presented with giving way to a blend of various cuts from the head (cheek, jawbone and a little brain among them) served up in a

texture close to that of a terrine and sumptuous flavour which entwined wonderfully with that sharp hit of garlic and the vinegary tang of the lentils and salsa verde.

Perhaps to return our palates to somewhat more familiar territory we were next treated to ox tongue pastrami, which had been diligently home cured and brined by Stu. The rigorous pastrami prep had really done the job as the slices, ever so slightly charred at the edges, delivered a rich, lip-smacking saltiness accentuated by the accompanying beetroot and almond, the stealthy spiciness of the confit green peppers adding a hidden kick.

Fittingly, the de facto ‘main’ course was, very literally, the heart of the matter. This lamb’s stuffed heart with sourdough, lemon and

Serrano ham and served with peas and a root veg puree (somewhat dal-like in flavour and consistency) was a real beast of a dish; intensely rich and gamey flavour with a dense yet succulent texture it was, pardon the pun, outrageously hearty. By this stage in the proceedings some of us were feeling the strain and tackling the heart did require a measure of exertion. For a couple of our party who, heretofore, had managed to overcome any offal-based reservations or squeamishness, this was the point at which they finally met their match (I’m happy to say I soldiered on, leaving my plate spotless) but special mention must go to one of our fellow diners who, having demolished his own portion, wasted no time in wolfing down his defeated neighbour’s leftover!

Dessert was a heady, aromatic and spicy affair; chai-steamed pudding with An evening rhubarb and cardamom Anglaise and ginger snap which definitively drew of fantastic a line under an evening of fantastic food with charming company. This is food with a supper club certain to attract ardently devoted regulars. charming What I find appealing among the myriad charms of The Swine that company Dines and their approach is that they appear utterly unconcerned with

fitting in with the try-hard, ultra-hip (and often rather pretentious) foodie scene, content instead to carve out their own inimitable niche doing what they do tastefully and with good humour. Approachable, friendly and possessed of a miraculous way with food, you know where you are with Jo and Stu. And that is a very good place indeed!

If nose to tail isn’t your thing, The Swine That Dines also does amazing things with fish/

seafood (PigNSquid) and cheese (CheeseAndSwine). As places are extremely limited and these events have proven so popular, one would be wise to book as soon as possible when they announce the next supper club. There’s not a moment to waste!

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he Yorkshire Cancer Centre’s September Ball, now in its nineteenth year, promises to be another fantastic glamorous and memorable evening, with a champagne reception, four course dinner, big band, cabaret and dancers, inspirational speaker, table gifts, charity auction, fun casino and bacon butties after midnight!

The Ball is on Saturday 26th September at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, starting at 7.15pm.

The Centre treats 2,000 patients every day and delivers a wide range of cancer services to a catchment community of over two and a half million across Yorkshire. The £10m fundraising campaign fund stands at £9.3m and the charity, based at St James’s Hospital, hopes to meet this ambitious target by

Christmas, based largely on the September Ball.

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Tickets are £90 each and all proceeds will directly benefit patients at Leeds Cancer Centre.

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eadingley Neighbourhood Plan is currently being drafted by a Special Drafting Group. It will consist of planning policies and non-planning projects, based on extensive consultation. Over five thousand leaflets were delivered to houses in the Neighbourhood. And, in the words of the YEP, ‘Headingley Plan draws crowds’when a workshop was held in March.

The consultation began last Summer and it soon became clear what residents wanted to achieve – ‘A friendly, clean, family-friendly neighbourhood that has a mix of older, younger and student populations’. We drafted a vision for the Plan ‘to develop a sustainable, inclusive and mixed community’. This has been enthusiastically endorsed by 96% of respondents to our consultation.

On the basis of the preoccupations that emerged from the initial meeting, the Steering Group drafted a dozen or so objectives, which have also been supported. The single most popular objective was ‘to reserve greenspace and trees’. Not surprisingly, the group of objectives concerning Community Together proved most important to residents, including developing a ‘balanced’ and a ‘sustainable’ community, and the means to do so – diversifying housing provision.

Other objectives were equally important, including ‘diversifying shops and facilities’ to promote a ‘sustainable economy’; another

was ‘tackling noise and waste management’; and, a third was the problem of traffic in Headingley. Finally, residents were keen to promote a ‘sustainable environment’ and preserve our ‘built heritage’.

At the workshop, we considered policy options to achieve these objectives.

Once drafted, the Plan will be published for everyone to comment on.

Check for news at www. headingleyneighbourhoodplan. org.uk/, join the mailing list at info@ headingleyneighbourhoodplan. org.uk or write to Headingley Neighbourhood Plan, c/o HEART, Bennett Road, Leeds LS6 3HN.

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he Forum has been busy reviewing feedback from the community, obtained from Open Day and Special Interest Group meetings.

Between now and mid-July, and before formally submitting the Neighbourhood Plan for inspection, we will bring the plan to community events around Adel and seek the thoughts and views of the community to ensure we are heading in the right direction.

This will be your opportunity to further influence the Plan.

Our Vision is to build on our history and ensure that future developments help define, protect and enhance Adel as a modern settlement in its own right, known for its landscape, green spaces and

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gardens, together with the character of its buildings. The quality of our amenities and education provision will also be major priorities, which will help to strengthen our sense of community.

Heritage and Green Space –

Some of the proposed Core Objectives are:

that Adel has a recognised community

to preserve the key heritage assets of Adel and enhance its identity with local green space.

Community Facilities – to ensure centre that can provide a range of

Sustainable development and delivery of housing

community provision, extending and

– to improve the diversity of housing developments, with a range of house types, and greater range of affordable housing, with this clearly expressed in consultation with the local community.

Character, Design Quality and Environment – to ensure that future housing development enhances the character of Adel stemming from its history, landscape setting, and distinctive character of its housing.

Highways and Traffic – to reduce the impact of congestion and improve road safety within Adel through the introduction of a traffic management plan.

Education – to ensure that there is sufficient capacity in primary school provision and to allow families to access their choice of primary school.

enhancing what is currently provided.

Business and Retail – to support and develop a thriving retail and services sector, with particular emphasis on those that are in keeping with the character of Adel.

Once the Neighbourhood Plan is endorsed, the Forum will ensure that any proposed development fits with the planning policies that have been agreed.

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Car Boot Sales – Carlton Crossroads The Markets Service has received an application for another period of car boot sales at Carlton crossroads on Sundays until October.

The landowner has given his permission and full planning permission is in place. The licensee must ensure sufficient coning is in place to stop parking on surrounding roads and verges, which will be removed after the event. Any mud brought onto the road will also have to be cleared. Access and egress will be through a one-way system with the egress being nearest the traffic lights. Any queuing will be contained within the site.

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Damaged Virgin Media Boxes A number of residents have been in touch recently about damaged and graffiti covered media boxes. The Council has asked Virgin to undertake corrective action but there will be a delay in carrying out this work. Environmental Action has suggested that residents contact

etired environmental health officer Frank Boshell, from Meanwood, recently attended a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty The Queen to mark the 50th anniversary of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, of which she is patron.

Frank was one of 245 men to attend, representing every decade since 1965 and including representatives from Australia, and the Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States.

Since 1965, over 5,000 British citizens have been awarded Churchill Fellowships to travel overseas to study areas of topical and personal interest. The knowledge and ideas they bring back are shared, for the benefit of

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their profession, their community, and, in lots of cases, the nation. For many people, a Churchill Fellowship proves transformational, and they go on to achieve great things effecting positive change within society.

Frank’s Fellowship in 1966 took him to the United States to investigate air pollution control and its remedies. On his return he continued to work for Leeds City Council until his retirement in 1992, in a career spanning 44 years. Many of the control measures seen on his Fellowship travels have now been implemented in this country.

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Better Homes Leeds Better Homes Leeds launched on 18th March and will enable householders to access funding for energy efficiency measures for their homes on a rolling programme across the city. These measures will include cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, window and door replacement and solar panels. Under the current funding arrangements, this scheme will provide an ‘able-to-pay’ offer for householders in a position to make personal contributions towards these measures. The priority areas have not all been confirmed yet but there will be an opportunity for citywide cavity or loft insulation from May onwards. To register an interest, call the Service Centre on 0800 597 1500. For further information, visit www.betterhomesyorkshire.co.uk

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Travelling Fellowships – investing at least £1.3m in British citizens.

This year’s Fellows will travel to 58 countries, across six continents, where they will carry out a wide range of projects. The average length of a Fellowship is six weeks.

In addition, many events will be held during the year to celebrate Sir Winston’s life and legacy.

“We were delighted and honoured that the Queen hosted a reception to mark our anniversary year”, said Jamie Balfour, Director General of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. “Sir Winston’s legacy lives on through our Fellows – individuals who, like him, have vision, leadership, a passion with a purpose, and a commitment to help their fellow citizens.”

For further information, contact 0207 799 1660 or visit www.wcmt.org.uk

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The Fisher family from Adel recently demonstrated the true value of teamwork when they travelled to the other side of the world to offer their combined skills, in support of The Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

pecialist Neurological Physiotherapist Jill Fisher of Leeds Neurophysiotherapy, together with physiotherapist Linzi Meadows, set off for Bangladesh with the aim of teaching a five-day course, for physiotherapists. The same course had run four years previously just for CRP staff, but on this occasion it was opened up to members of the wider physiotherapy community.

The final 25 days were spent working alongside staff, giving clinical support and teaching a number of workshops – each session including patient treatment demonstrations and group activities, promoting learning through problem solving and discussion.

Jill was joined by her husband Paul, a dentist, daughter Lana (an officer at Leeds City Council), and son in law Crispin Northey (a fundraiser

Each session included patient treatment and group activities

for Christians against Poverty), for the final two weeks. Lana and Crispin worked in an advisory capacity in the fundraising department sharing skills in bid writing, communications and presentation skills.

It wasn’t long before Paul also got his teeth into things. He was soon running dental health education sessions and giving individual advice to parents or carers. One of the most important aspects of his work there was educating people about the dangers of chewing Betel Nut, which can cause mouth cancer.

It was Paul, and Crispin’s first visit to CRP, but the warm welcome, coupled with the need for further help in these fields, mean it is unlikely to be their last.

St Vincent’s – Helping Those in Need Without the support of local people St Vincent’s would be unable to continue their work providing practical assistance to those in need.

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Tim Goodall, Leeds University Employability Officer, is the Green Party candidate for Leeds North West. Protecting the NHS is one of his chief concerns.

“I spent some years in the USA”, said Tim. “They have privatised healthcare and if you are not insured the treatment you can get is the bare minimum. I’m worried that the NHS could be taken down that road – private health companies are watching to see how much money they can make from NHS contracts.

“We also want to put an end to austerity. Cuts are

not paying off the debt, but they are destroying many of the services people need, like care for the elderly. This is a rich country but the Coalition government is making ordinary people pay for a banking crisis they didn’t cause. That has to change.

“The Green Party is still the only party that takes environmental protection seriously. We want people to ask themselves what kind of world they want to hand on to their children and grandchildren.

“This election is an exciting time for the local Green Party.

Over 150 people have joined in the last year, and we’re getting a tremendous response to our polices from people in the area.”

austerity is the problem The Lib Dems have spent 5 years supporting austerity policies that have damaged the UK economy & society.

Austerity resulted in the slowest recovery from a recession since the Great Depression, with average disposable household income still lower than it was in 2010, and inequality rising.

Far from tackling the deficit, by delaying the recovery the coalition built up the biggest rise in the debt to GDP ratio of any peacetime government since the 1800s.

All 3 of the other major parties intend to continue with further deep cuts.

voting Green is the only solution Austerity is a red line. If elected, Tim Goodall will join Caroline Lucas & any other Green MPs in an anti-austerity alliance with SNP and Plaid Cymru to oppose further cuts to public services.

Instead the Green Party would support measures to raise up to £189 billion a year in extra tax from the corporations, financial sector, aviation, landlords and rich individuals who aren’t paying their share. Other key economic policies we support include; # 1 million new green and public sector jobs # 500,000 new social rented houses being built # A £10 minimum wage, so everyone can live on their wages

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The first ever Meanwood Festival launches on Saturday 16th May, concluding ten days later with the Family Fun Day, to be opened on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May by Kay Mellor OBE, writer of TV’s Fat Friends and ‘The Syndicate’. rganised by the Meanwood Va l l e y Partnership, over 60 events will take place at 15 different locations, encompassing music, art, dance, film, sport, health, heritage, drama, food and drink.

“We decided to organise a Festival for Meanwood to build on the momentum of last year’s Fun Day, which attracted nearly 2,000 visitors”, said Chris Swales, Festival Organiser. “We wanted to showcase the range of activities this vibrant, energetic community has to offer.

Generous funding from Skipton Building Society’s Grassroots Giving Programme, and sponsorship from Moores Homes and Leeds City Councill have enabled us to develop the Festival, which we hope will become an annual event.”

There is a real enthusiasm to get involved amongst the different

groups and businesses, as illustrated in the variety of events. Many are offering free taster sessions. If you fancy learning to play the ukulele, cycle, salsa or try Tai Chi, now’s your chance! Events range in size too from the inaugural concert of the 50 strong SingMeanwood! choir to a solo performance of ‘The Turn of the Screw’.

Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Jones Buchanan will be on hand to coach young rugby enthusiasts. There’s a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and DramaRama children’s theatre will perform ‘Matilda’ and ‘Snow White’.

Ridgeside Brewery has produced ‘Stonegate’, a special Meanwood Festival Ale that’ll be available in

local pubs. Restaurants are offering special menus. And Majestic Wines is holding a wine tasting course.

The Festival also features numerous opportunities to get active – from Kettlebells, Kung Fu, bootcamp, and Qi Gong, to a gentle jog in the park. And, if you like hanging around, there’s Aerial Yoga!

Exhibitions of photography, art and crafts present the creative side of the area. Share your memories of Meanwood Park and the Hollies with writer Peter Spafford. And, let’s not forget the Fun Dog Show where pampered pooches show off for the judges.

The Family Fun Day on the cricket pitch, Parkside Road, will be bigger and better than ever with over 40 community and craft stalls, food from around the world, a children’s activity marquee, climbing wall and bouncy castle. Kids can also meet the Minions and Olaf the snowman.

“We have some great entertainment too”, said Chris, “with a brass band, African drummers, Gothic Morris Dancers, RAF display, Tai Chi and the Tailwaggers Dog Display Team. It’s going to be great.”

The Festival runs from Saturday 16th – Monday 25th May. Many activities are free but some places are limited so you may need to book to avoid disappointment. Full details of all the events a can be found at www.meanwoodfestival.co.uk

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astlehill Estate Agents in Headingley have been shortlisted in the Best Estate Agency and Best Letting Agency categories for the Yorkshire and Humber region in this year’s Estate Agent and Letting Agents Awards – known as the ESTAS. It is the first time the company has entered the awards – which will be presented by TV property expert and presenter of Channel 4’s Location Location series, Phil Spencer.

Castlehill is Headingley’s longest-established estate and letting agency. “We are proud to be flying a flag for independent agencies and for Leeds in these awards”, said Simon Ketteringham, Director. “They are unique in the way they are judged – not by a panel of experts, but by 25,000 votes cast by customers nationwide throughout the year.

“Agencies win their way through to the finals solely on research carried out amongst their clients. They are

asked a series of questions about the standard of service and score us on the professionalism they received when buying, selling or letting a property. Because of the way performance is measured, they carry a lot of kudos.

“We would like to thank all those customers who took the time to offer their feedback, which we have drawn upon over the year to make further improvements to our service.”

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ouncillor Javaid Akhtar (Hyde Park & Woodhouse) is leading discussions with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on improving their approach to managing bereavement, following concerns raised by community groups.

As a member of the Council’s Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Board, Councillor Akhtar recently met with Clare Linley, Deputy Chief Nurse, and Krystina Kozlowska, Head of Patient Experience, at Leeds Civic Hall to discuss the Trust’s policy. Additional work will be undertaken over the next three months and changes will be made to address some of the concerns raised.

Discussions focused on the Trust’s handling of bereavement with the Muslim and Jewish communities specifically, particularly at weekends and bank holidays, when it is important that funerals take place quickly to meet faith requirements. Councillor Akhtar is confident that these issues have been acknowledged by the Trust and will be addressed in their new policy.

“Muslim and Jewish residents from across the city have contacted the Council regarding their concerns over the handling of family bereavements by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and officers have worked really

well with the Health Scrutiny Board to address these concerns”, said Councillor Akhtar. “I think the draft policy discussed at the last meeting addresses all these concerns and I hope it will be approved following the consultation period.”

“It is really important that we listen and respond when members of the community who use our services tell us that we need to do better to deliver the care that they need”, said Krystina Kozlowska.

“The new bereavement policy shows that we have taken the concerns raised into account and it will support our staff to ensure that at these very difficult times, we get our care right, for every family.”

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Headingley Library celebrates a famous, former Headingley resident this month when Dr Kersten Hall of the University of Leeds discusses his book ‘The Man in the Monkeynut Coat’ on Thursday 14th May, 7pm-8pm (admission free).

The book, which was published last year and was recently included on a list of ‘Science Books of 2014‘ in ‘The Guardian’, tells the story of local scientist William Astbury who helped to pioneer the powerful new science of molecular biology and whose role in one of the biggest discoveries of the 20th century has long been overlooked.

Astbury is by no means the only scientific pioneer to which Headingley can lay claim, and Dr Hall is gathering material for a possible book about the Nobel Prize winning chemists Archer Martin and Richard Synge who worked at the Wool Industries Research Association (WIRA) site on Headingley Lane.

He would be delighted to hear from any former employees of WIRA who would be happy to share their recollections, and can be contacted at medkth@leeds.ac.uk

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ay is the best month of the year to see birds. Not only are all our resident species in the full frenz y of breeding ac tivity, but they will have been joined by mig rants who have spent the Winter further south.

The earliest, the chiffchaff, you will have heard singing its name in late March, and it will have been followed by willow warbler, blackcap and many others. One of the loveliest is the wood warbler. Found mostly in sessile oak woodlands, it is a tiny bird with a greenish back, a lemon yellow breast and very pale underparts. Although it builds its nest in vegetation on the ground, it spends a lot of its time flitting about in the

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Try the eye catching lime green foliage of Ipomoea Sweetheart ‘Light Green’ with bright blue Heliotrope and add a lipstick pink Pelargonium to give you a vivid summer show.

You can plan what you’re going to plant in your hanging baskets and containers

Sow Green Beans, Courgettes and Sweetcorn in pots on your windowsill ready to plant out next month or plant the seeds of more hardy vegetables straight into the soil outside. These include Broad Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Carrots, Peas, Lettuce, Radishes and Spinach.

There are lovely things to harvest in May too including Asparagus, Rhubarb and Spring Cabbage. Keep everything free of weeds and well watered to ensure you have plenty of crops later on.

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Maintenance Lawns are growing quickly now and need regular trimming. Hedges may need trimming too, but make sure there are no nesting birds before you get out the hedge trimmers.

Keep removing weeds from your borders and staking herbaceous perennials as they grow. Now that the daffodils have finished flowering, you can lift and divide groups that are getting too crowded and plant some elsewhere

Wage War on Slugs Lovely young green shoots are adored by slugs so it is especially important to protect your plants this month. Barriers such as copper rings and wool pellets are good defences around single plants. For a larger area slug nematodes can be applied to give up to six weeks of slug control and these have the advantage over slug pellets that they continue to work in wet weather and don’t harm other wildlife.

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ummer is just around the corner and that means only one thing...gardening! If you love your garden and would love an opportunity to display it, register now for the St Gemma’s Hospice ever-popular Open Gardens.

In recent years we seem to have grown even more passionate about gardening, and visiting other people’s gardens is a great way to gain some inspiration for your own patch.

St Gemma’s invites you to grant people access to your private garden for one or several days this Summer. Large or small, paved or turfed, whatever style or size, they would love you to take part!

Each Summer their Open Gardens raises thousands of pounds – all of which goes directly towards caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Visiting other people’s gardens is a great way to gain some inspiration

“People who open up their gardens always get such a fantastic response from visitors who share their love of gardening”, said Emily, a fundraiser for St Gemma’s. “It makes them feel really proud, and it’s a great way to raise funds for a really worthy cause through one of your passions.”

The Hospice’s own award winning gardens will be open to the public on 27th June, from 10am – 2pm. You can explore the grounds, browse plant and gift sales, enjoy refreshments and much more.

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Headingley Music Festival returns from 3rd – 13th June. Now in its sixth year, and organised entirely by volunteers, events will take place all around the Headingley and Hyde Park areas. It is a great opportunity for local bands and artists to showcase their work along with new and emerging talent. oMA (Contemporary Music for All) will open the festival on Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Road.

They are committed to commissioning new music that is challenging yet accessible, and will include an open score opportunity for people to bring instruments and try out new music.

The annual OWLS (Older Wiser Leeds Seniors)

Tea Dance (open to all) will also be at HEART on Friday 5th June, 2.45pm, with music and songs by The Retrolettes. The jazz group, Sharp Intake, will perform at Headingley Farmers’ Market on Saturday 7th June; there will be an Irish music session at Cafe Lento on Tuesday 9th June.

The Mike Conliffe Trio will play a mixture of jazz, blues and Latin on Wednesday 10th June 8pm at HEART, supported by an outstanding rhythm section.

Several indie rock bands, including ‘Billy 5p’ will play the Pack Horse, Woodhouse on Thursday 11th June. The ever popular Jon Strong will be at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Road on Friday 12th June, 8.30pm – arrive early to ensure you get a seat!

Youth Music Day, hosted by Shire Oak Primary School, will be on Saturday 13th June and will include crafts, drumming, facepainting, storytelling, stalls, music workshops and much more. In the evening, Tarantisimo, an exciting seven-piece band playing salsa and Cuban son, will be at The New Headingley Club from 8pm For further information, contact Carol Downing or Jackie Parsons on 0113 2690356 / 07708 230333.

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brassy retro-soul sound on her last release. Her desk-work here seems to have harnessed Lau’s improvisational impulses as they put flesh on the bones of their skeletal arrangements.

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ne of the biggest name in jazz is Brubeck and Darius Brubeck is bringing his quartet to Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on Thursday 7th May (8pm) featuring Darius on piano, Dave O’Higgins on sax, Matt Ridley on bass and Wesley Gibbens on drums.

Son of the famous Dave Brubeck, Darius has developed a reputation as a great, swinging pianist. The quartet has been together for eight years and their mutual understanding and interaction is always a pleasure.

They recently released ‘Cathy’s Summer’ containing many new Darius Brubeck compositions.

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observed, incisive take on the theme of aging

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

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STARRING: :BEN STILLER, NAOMI WATTS, ADAM DRIVER, AMANDA SEYFRIED CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 97 MINS Noah Baumbach, one time Wes Anderson collaborator and director of ‘The Squid and the Whale’ and ‘Greenberg and Francis Ha’, is an auteur who, much like Alexander Payne, specialises in making smart, emotionally complex comedy/ dramas and doesn’t shy away from having deeply flawed characters at the centre of his films.

While billed as comedies, his films are more likely to elicit wry smiles or rueful chuckles than gutbusting guffaws.

His latest, ‘While We’re Young’, is no exception and is a shrewdly observed, incisive take on the theme of aging and youth in contemporary culture. It’s certain to resonate with viewers rounding the four decade mark.

Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts are mid-forties couple Josh and Cornelia who feel a creeping sense of stagnation in their personal and professional lives. The feeling of an age threshold being passed is compacted by their friends settling into comfortable domesticity, particularly the newly babied Marina and Fletcher (a telling appearance

by Adam Horovitz, the Beastie Boy formerly known as Ad-Rock looking every bit of his forty-something years).

When Josh and Cornelia cross paths with freewheeling, charismatic twenty-something couple Jamie and

Darby, Josh is immediately charmed by their youthful exuberance and the analogue trappings of their Lo-Fi, DIY lifestyle. Cornelia is initially reticent but soon she, too, is swept up in their rejuvenating aura.

Josh is a documentary filmmaker whose latest project has been stalled for years. As it turns

contemporary culture.

It’s certain to resonate with viewers rounding the four decade mark

out, Jamie is also a budding docmaker and his admiration for Josh’s work initially endears him to Josh.

As they set about working together the cracks begin to show, especially when Cornelia’s father, a revered film-maker in his own right, enters the frame and Josh begins to doubt Jamie’s motives.

The background theme of documentary filmmaking is an effective touch here, bringing together elements of authenticity (that quality so highly prized by hipsters), ethical integrity and the nature of truth, particularly how the truth can be hard to perceive when one is not being honest with oneself.

The film accurately manages to show how, as we age, we regard

youngsters (youngsters?! Geez, I’m sounding old!) with a mixture of jealousy and disdain. Josh and Cornelia forging their friendship with Jamie and Darby could be seen as accessorising with people, and it does initially put some pep back in their step as they bask in the energising glow of endless opportunity. It could easily be said that their bridging of the generation gap smacks of desperation. What is more frequently glimpsed in the faces of the older couple is bewilderment and fear; fear of dwindling into irrelevance and bewilderment at how people with half as many years under their belts can be so certain of who they are.

In less assured hands, ‘While We’re Young’ could have been a fairly broad, knockabout comedy packed with obvious gags riffing on clueless youth, jaded middle age and the pathetic tragedies of mid-life crises. Here though, sharp writing and solid work by a great ensemble cast deliver an astute, honest and wise treatment of the subject. The film echoes themes explored in Greenberg, Baumbach’s previous collaboration with Ben Stiller, who turns in one of his more finely tuned, nuanced performances

here.

The always watchable and often superb Naomi Watts shows off a too rarely seen knack for comic timing and a gift for physical comedy.

The standout here, though, would probably have to be Adam Driver, whose star has been in the ascendant since his breakthrough role on HBO’s Girls. His odd, gangly physicality and indefinable strangeness is put to good use and he pretty much steals every scene he’s in. We can expect to see a lot more of this guy.

‘While We’re Young’ takes an interesting, considered approach to situations and issues bound to be familiar to many of us without coming across as either too curmudgeonly and cynical, or naïve and sentimental.

What I thought might have been heading for something of a cop out ending actually hits an amusingly ambiguous and subversive note in the final shot. Smart, funny, often surprising and unexpected, ‘While We’re Young’ will strike a chord with those leaving their twenties behind, looking back on the self-centred preoccupations of youth and those experiencing the onset of middle age anxieties and invites us to laugh at both.

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Pulled Apart By Horses

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Fri 1 May, Leeds University Union, £13.75. Riotous punk/metal crossover with speed-fuelled thunderous guitars, high-octane vocals & screeching hardcore jams.

Wardrobe, £13.20. 8 piece band & DJ collective offering sophisticated nu-soul & 21st century disco funk.

Nordic Giants Sun 3 May, Brudenell Social Club, £9.35 Post-rock duo performs original soundtracks to backdrop of award winning short films. Visual storytelling of a cinema experience, with raw energy of a live gig.

Only Real Mon 4 May, The Wardrobe, £7.70. Raw, grimy guitar pop.

CW Stoneking Wed 6 May, Brudenell Social Club, £17.60.

Songs range from lonesome field holler blues & hokum blues duets, to full blown jungle epics drawing influence from pre-war blues, jazz, 1920’s calypso & folklore.

Mobb Deep Thu 7 May, O2 Academy, £30.50. One of the most successful & hardcore rap acts. Their lyrics paint a harshly realistic picture of New York street life.

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Thu 7 May, City Varieties. £19 - £22. Top guitarist, red hot pianist & singer with some of the best known rock ‘n’ roll & country players in Britain.

Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys Fri 8 May at Victoria Hall, Saltaire. £13.50.

From Prince Edward Island, Canada - acoustic bluegrassbased music + exceptional showmanship & dancing from Gordie! Details www. saltairelive.co.uk

Shamir Mon 11 May, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.96. R&B/ Electro with 80’s pop vibes, drum machines, synths & colourful harmonies.

Frankie & The Heartstrings Tue 12 May, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80.

Indie 5-piece influenced by Housemartins, The Smiths, Orange Juice & Dexys Midnight Runners.

Cheatahs Wed 13 May, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70.

Electrifying blend of raucous guitars & breathy vocals, honey-dripped with ennui & emotion. Also No Joy The Manfreds Thu 14 May, City Varieties Music Hall, £20.10. Maximum rhythm ‘n’ blues with former members of the original Manfred Mann LAU 19 May Howard Assembly Room Stretching folk music’s boundaries & exploring new musical territory. New album out this month.

Celtic Fiddle Festival Fri 22 May at Victoria Hall, Saltaire. Featuring Kevin Burke (Patrick St, Bothy Band).

An extravaganza of fiddle from Ireland, Quebec & Brittany. £15. Details www.saltairelive. co.uk

Leeds Bluegrass Club

Thurs 28 May, from 8.30pm at Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck. (off Water Lane).Live acoustic, Americana roots/ Bluegrass/ Country music. Resident bands & guests. Picking sessionsmusicians welcome. £3.

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New Roots: Serious Sam Barrett & guests Fri 29 May, 8pm New Headingley Club. 56 St Michael’s Rd LS6.

Songwriter whose unique sound draws from blues masters & home tradition – always fascinating.

The People Under The Stairs Fri 15 May, The HiFi Club, £9.90 - £12.65. LA producers & rappers, among the most highly regarded & influential hip-hop groups.

Sleaford Mods Sat 16 May, Brudenell Social Club, £11. grotty, cheap, abrasive, two-bit punk ferocity.

Daddy Long Legs Sun 17 May, Brudenell Social Club, £8.96. One of the wildest & most exciting groups of the current roots & blues revolution.

Sticky Fingers Tue 19 May, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80.

A mash of reggae, psych, soul, garage & pop.

Indiana Wed 20 May, The Wardrobe, £12.10. Singer/ songwriter with unique voice, championed by Zane Lowe, Rob Da Bank, Annie Mac & Huw Stephens.

Colt 45 Thu 21 May, Milo Bar, £3.30. Punk/alt rock band with big hooks & big riffs.

Young Fathers Fri 22 May, Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Mercury winning UK hip-hop outfit.

The Julie Ruin Sat 23 May, Brudenell Social Club, £12.50.

Alternative punk rock band, fronted by Riot Grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna.

Chas & Dave Sun 24th May, O2 Academy, £20. Witty songs about life in London, performed in no-nonsense rock n roll style with a strong affection for all things English.

Gold Sounds Mon 25 May,

Leeds University Union, 2pm, £22. Featuring: Fat White Family, The Wytches, F***ed Up, Hinds, Honeyblood, Big Deal, PINS, Happyness, Pity Sex, Colleen Green, Theo Verney

Pokey LaFarge Wed 27 May, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50 Wonderfully quirky, combines Delta-meets-Appalachia song-writing with the kings of swamp-drenched ragtime, & the legendary bluesmen of the Cotton Kingdom.

Hozier Thu 28 May O2

Academy. £34. Hozier was raised on the building blocks of popular music: rhythm & blues, soul, jazz & the deep dark stuff stretching from Chicago to the Delta.

Black Bombain Thu 28 May, Wharf Chambers, £6.60.

Instrumental masterpieces, stacked with sax, tribal drumming & heavy stoner riffs.

The Dictators Thu 28 May, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. One of the finest & most influential proto-punk bands connecting the dots between The MC5, Stooges, NY Dolls, & the punk explosion of the 1970s.

Paul Lamb & The Detroit Breakdown Fri 29 May, Duck & Drake, free. Fresh, streetwise & exciting Detroit blues & rock ‘n’ roll.

Jocelyn Brown Sat 30 May, O2 Academy, 6:30pm, £28.75.

Legendary American dance diva with a powerful, soul shaking voice. She’s worked with the likes of John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix & Michael Jackson.

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Yorkshire Dales – Six Dales – 30 Walks

Pictured: Park ranger Josh Hull and Bradford Bulls player

A new walking book by John Burland has just been published.

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Heart Research UK’s nineteenth annual Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on 20th June gives you the chance to hike three of the highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales - Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough – and entry is free!

All Heart Research UK asks is that people raise as much money as possible to support its groundbreaking research into helping hearts near you.

If you’re not quite ready for the full three peaks challenge, the charity has introduced a 16 mile Valleys Walk – a guided trek around the foothills of this beautiful part of Yorkshire. Again, all walkers have to do is raise as much money as they can for Heart Research UK. All funds raised go towards the charity’s work, which has made such a difference for people like Imogen Tankard, aged four, who had life-saving heart surgery when she was just six months old. Her mother Vicky said: “We can’t thank research enough because it has

saved Imogen’s life. It’s amazing what they can do in heart surgery nowadays.”

To watch a video of last year’s Heart Research UK Three Peaks event and to sign up for the June 2015 event, visit www. heartresearch.org.uk/events/ yorkshire-three-peaks-valleys

John has lived in Wharfedale for 30 years but has been walking the Yorkshire Dales for over 50. The book features five walks from each of the six North Yorkshire Dales – Ribblesdale, Airedale, Wharfedale, Nidderdale, Wensleydale and Swaledale.

It includes walks to suit all ages and capabilities, ranging from short easy four-mile walks, to more strenuous walks of up to twelve miles.

A former Scout leader and founder of The Wainwright Society, John’s walking has taken him to many parts of the UK and abroad but he still reckons The Yorkshire Dales is one of the finest walking areas with its variety of scenery.

For the past four years he has been researching and walking these routes. As well as the route descriptions, the book contains a plethora of historical and local details of the areas covered.

John has been a regular contributor to Dalesman & Cumbria magazines, and has presented his one-man show, An Evening with Alfred Wainwright, to audiences throughout the North of England.

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Come Back to Tennis!

St Chad’s Tennis Club, situated in the heart of Far Headingley, is looking for new members of all ages and levels to join their friendly club.

The community-based club, next to St Chad’s Church, offers sociable tennis along with local and regional match-play opportunities for members who want to play more competitively. The club’s coaching courses help juniors, beginners and improvers to get the most out of tennis, and it hosts a number of tournaments and social events throughout the year.

Macmillan Cancer Support will be the official charity partner for The Brownlee Tri 2015 at Harewood House on Saturday 26th September.

The event offers fantastic super-sprint and sprint courses on closed roads, almost all within the grounds of the Harewood estate, along with the opportunity to meet Alistair and Jonny before or after the race.

Entrants can sign up for one of Team Macmillan’s guaranteed free places, where they are asked to raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship in the Individual Super-Sprint or Sprint, or a

minimum of £500 in the Team Relay. Or, you can sign up and pay for your own place and tick the Macmillan box – this allows you to be part of Team Macmillan and start fundraising to your own target.

You will be provided with a triathlon training and fundraising guide, regular e-newsletters packed with training and fundraising advice, and a free Macmillan vest or t-shirt to wear on race day.

For more information, please visit www.brownleetri. com or www.macmillan.org.uk\ brownleetri

The club runs twice-weekly drop-in-and-play sessions during the Spring and Summer months, and members can also play through the Winter on the excellent indoor courts at Leeds Beckett University Tennis Centre.

The club is holding an Open Afternoon on Sunday 10th May, 2 – 4pm – why not go along meet other members and the club coach, and play some tennis.

For more information visit www.stchadstennis.net

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The First EVER Tour de Yorkshire!

he Tour de Yorkshire, a brand new cycle race following on from last year’s Tour de France Grand Depart success, takes place over the bank holiday weekend, 1st – 3rd May. The race has three stages and includes a women’s event on 2nd May, a mass participation sportive on 3rd May and a cultural festival. It will be broadcast in the UK and across Europe and a huge television audience is expected.

German sprinter Marcel Kittel and Dame Sarah Storey will join Sir Bradley Wiggins for this first exciting event. Kittel returns to Yorkshire having worn the first yellow jersey in Harrogate last year.

The Tour de Yorkshire takes in places missed out on last year’s Tour de France.

Stage one on 1st May starts in Bridlington and heads along the Flamborough Head Heritage Coast before turning in to the North York Moors National Park, through Dalby Forest and towards Pickering.

It then heads back to the coast at Whitby, then south to Robin Hood’s Bay with the ultimate race to the finish line on the seafront at Scarborough (174km). The last section is particularly tough, especially the climb out of Robin Hood’s

Bay, which is 1.5km at an average gradient of 10.3%.

Stage two on Saturday is one for the sprinters, and starts outside Selby Abbey. It takes in much of the Wolds, heading towards Market Weighton, through North Newbald and on to Beverley. Here it turns north to Malton, then on to Stamford Bridge. Spectators will have the chance to see a circuit of York and organisers are hoping for a dramatic finish in the town (174km).

On Sunday the peloton returns to roads raced in the Grand Départ, only with a twist; starting in Wakefield, riders travel to Barnsley before heading to Holmfirth where they pick up the Grand Départ route in reverse, racing to

Ripponden before riding the iconic Cragg Vale – which was the country’s longest continual climb in the Tour de France, but now becomes the longest continual descent. Riders then make their way to Hebden Bridge, Oxenhope and through the cobbled streets of Haworth.

This is a stage for punchers and climbers as a series of short, sharp climbs punctuate the entire route. After a steep climb at Goose Eye they’ll see Ilkley, before a sprint point at Arthington and then on to the finish in Roundhay Park (167km).

The ‘Tour de Yorkshire Ride’, the mass participation ride, promises to be one of the most challenging and popular sportives on the

Pictured: Leeds club Alba Rosa, who are planning a number of tour- focused rides and riders will head off across the route throughout the Summer. .

T de Y Women’s Race Tackles York Circuit British calendar.

Organised by Human Race, it features three distances – 50km, 108km, and 140km – and takes place before the pro race on Sunday morning.

Thousands are expected to take part.

The Tour de Yorkshire will be annual event and the organisers – Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) – hope it will grow to be one of the biggest events in the cycling calendar, positioning Yorkshire at the heart of cycling in Europe.

Details of the Tour de Yorkshire route and timings can be viewed at letouryorkshire.com/timings

The first Tour de Yorkshire will feature a women’s race on the York circuit on Saturday 2 May. This is open to British Cycling licensed riders from Elite, 1st, 2nd and 3rd categories and will cover four laps of a 20km circuit around York with the same infrastructure as the Tour de Yorkshire later that afternoon.

It’s hoped the Tour de Yorkshire women only race, together with The Cycletta – the women only mass participation ride on Sunday 3rd May – in which hundreds of women are expected to take

part, will encourage more women to see the benefits of cycling.

“This is a fantastic new addition to the calendar and a great showcase for women’s racing”, said Bob Howden, President of British Cycling.

“The York circuit is set for huge crowds and a superb atmosphere, so we look forward to an action packed day.”

It is hoped the women’s race will be part of the Tour de Yorkshire every year.

Full details can be found at www.britishcycling.org.uk/ events/

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Preparations are underway at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (ILTSC) to welcome international professional tennis players to the inaugural Aegon Ilkley Trophy Championship from 13th – 21st June.

This will be the highest ranking tournament ever held in Yorkshire and is part of the grass court season in the run up to Wimbledon.

A Plaque for Jane The Yorkshire Society recently unveiled a plaque in Victoria Gardens, on The Headrow, in honour of the late Jane Tomlinson CBE. Victoria Gardens became a landmark for Jane and her fundraising efforts, with many of her epic bike rides, including Rome to Home and Lands’ End to John O’Groats, passing through or finishing here.

“Watching Jane finish events here, and to see her legacy continue with the Leeds 10K finishing here and the Leeds Half starting in this very spot, is just fantastic”, said Mike Tomlinson, Jane’s husband. “Victoria Gardens is such an important place for our family and brings back a lot of memories. It was an honour for Suzanne and I to represent Jane to unveil the plaque.”

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was set up by a very determined Yorkshire woman to help cancer charities. Before her death in 2007, Jane had raised £1.85 million through a series of

LTSC is the newest addition to the international Men’s ATP Challenger and the Women’s ITF Pro Circuit Tours, which attract both world-class players and rising stars from across the globe. The 135-year old club, which is the only venue in the region with the quality of grass courts and level of facilities required to host such a competition, is set to deliver a superb spectator experience.

“Over the week of the Aegon Ilkley Trophy our grounds will host over 100 matches and some of the best players in the world, as well as the next generation of tennis stars”, said Charlie Maunder, ILTSC General Manager. “We look forward to welcoming visitors and players alike to what we believe will be the friendliest tournament of 2015.”

Richard Joyner, Tournament

Director for the LTA, added: “2015 is the first year when there will be three weeks, instead of two, between the French Open and Wimbledon and it is fantastic that we have this opportunity to stage the Trophy in Ilkley - the first new venue for Challenger grass court tennis in the UK for several years.”

ILTSC is enlisting the help of volunteers as official ‘friends’ to ensure the smooth running of the event; invigorating Yorkshire’s appetite to support world-class sporting events following the triumph of the 2014 Grand Depart.

Tickets for the Aegon Ilkley Trophy are available at www. iltsc.co.uk

physical challenges. She knew her life was limited but wanted to create a vehicle that would give others the opportunity to raise money for good causes and share the excitement and fulfillment she had experienced through her own fundraising events.

To date, the Appeal has raised over £7.6 million, supporting a range of charities, helping to fund refurbishment projects and purchase vital medical equipment.

“To honour Jane with a Yorkshire Society plaque has been a true pleasure and a personal goal of mine”, said Peter Barber from the Society. “What she achieved was just phenomenal. ” For more information on the Appeal, contact 0113 826 7754, www.janetomlinsonappeal.com

adrenalin rush, but cycling really gives you an incredible buzz and is such a brilliant thing to do. I know it’s going to be tough cycling 100 miles a day, but we are training hard and I wanted to do something that would raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. It’s a fantastic charity that provides a lifesaving service. Living where we do there are lots of people who enjoy the countryside by biking, cycling, climbing, horse riding and walking and you never know when you might need that helicopter.”

Chris has set up a JustGiving page and if you would like to sponsor him, go to https:// www.justgiving.com/ChrisStoneman3/ The Yorkshire Air Ambulance needs to raise nearly £10,000 every day to keep its two helicopters in the air - the equivalent to £3.6 million a year.

Window cleaner Chris Stoneman from Woodhouse is undertaking a 1,000-mile marathon bike ride - from Land’s End to John O’Groats - in just 10 days this July, in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Eight years ago, Chris slammed into a wall and broke his neck after his motorbike hit a patch of diesel near Settle and he was subsequently airlifted to hospital, becoming the Air Ambulance’s 2,000th patient.

Having decided to hang up his leathers, he took up cycling and is a keen member of the Airedale Olympic Cycling Club. “The thing I missed most about biking was the

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f you were experiencing symptoms such as stomach pain, cramps, diarrhoea, chronic constipation, fatigue and anaemia you would doubtless visit your GP. And the diagnosis? You could have an inherited genetic disposition to coeliac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten in wheat, barley and rye. It is more common in women than men, affecting around one in every 100 people in Britain.

Coeliac disease can be identified by a simple blood test and confirmed by an endoscopy.

At the moment there is no cure. However, it can be controlled by strict adherence to a gluten free diet – you must totally exclude wheat, barley and rye from your diet for the rest of your life.

You may think that’s simple, but it isn’t. Wheat, in the form of wheat starch, turns up in foods where you would least expect it.

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Also, the range of gluten free foods has increased.

It may be difficult at first but Coeliac UK is there to help, offering advice via their website.

The Leeds Coeliac Group organises an annual Food Fair, cookery demonstrations and monthly outings to local restaurants to enjoy a gluten free meal.

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Otley Sailing Club and its Sailfree section recently unveiled its brand new facilities, thanks to a Sport England ‘Inspired Facilities’ grant, together with £10,000 of the Club’s own money - a total investment of £47,883.

P Greg Mulholland and Otley Town Mayor Councillor Nigel Gill were on hand to help with the celebrations. Sailing was the order of the day, together with tours of the new facilities - which include a wheelchair accessible wet room, a new, level access path, antislip flooring, new doors and new changing room benches.

The Club’s Sailfree programme for children, young people and adults with a wide range of disabilities and complex learning difficulties, offers a unique sailing experience, supported by trained volunteers. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the

Royal Yachting Association’s ‘Sailability’ scheme, it provides facilities for people with a disability to enjoy sailing in a safe and well supervised environment.

The Club works with several special needs schools and disability organisations in West Yorkshire. Sailfree provides over 1,500 individual sailing experiences over a year and needs to keep its special equipment up to date and in good condition.

Donations from club sponsors Building & Engineering Services Association Yorkshire, and MainPro Ltd. who carried out the refurbishment, were also presented on the day – money that will be put to good use for disabled sailing.

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ardinal Heenan pupils beat 18 teams from schools across West Yorkshire as they traded shares and cash with the aim of making the most money in simulated stock market trading.

offices of stockbrokers Redmayne Bentley.

Competition organisers praised the team for its well-researched but risky strategy, which involved buying a large number of shares in one company towards the end of the competition.

The team of five 14 year olds took part in Stock Market Challenge, a business and enterprise event run by Leeds Beckett University and independent educational publisher 10 Lane Learning.

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As Year 12 student and aspiring medic, Shoaib Hussain, put it: “Every teacher at Ralph Thoresby is focused on helping you achieve and exceed your personal and academic targets. From amazing lessons to the huge number of extra-curricular activities, I know that the opportunities on offer at Ralph Thoresby make me stand out and be truly competitive when it comes to pursuing my longer-term ambitions.”

Junior Aquathlon Leeds & Bradford Triathlon Club is once again hosting the Junior Aquathlon (swim/run) on 17th May at The Edge Sports facility at Leeds University.

This friendly, welcoming event is the perfect chance for children and young people (aged 8 – 18) of all abilities to get involved with multi-sport – from first timers to athletes who hope to compete for the region. The aquathlon is held in the same 25m pool that the famous Brownlee brothers train in. This is followed by a fully marshaled run around campus.

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Minister Visits Adel Primary Baroness Northover, Minister in the Department for International Development, visited Adel Primary School recently with Greg Mulholland MP to celebrate its work as part of DFID’s Connecting Classroom scheme and presented a number of Fairtrade awards.

Four pupils from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School recently won the Leeds final of the UK Maths Challenge. hloe Facun (12), Chaewon Park Shim (12), Eamon Boyle-Smith (14), and Sean Carey (13), overcame teams from across the region. They will now compete against teams nationwide in the final at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London, on Monday 22nd June.

The competing schools in the regional round were Abbey Grange CE Academy, Allerton High School, Carr Manor Community School, Cooperative Academy, De Lacy Academy, Fulneck School, Garforth Academy, Gateways School, Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate Ladies’ College, Horbury Academy, Horsforth School, Kettlethorpe High School, King James School, Lawnswood School, Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Rodillian Academy, Roundhay School, St Aidan’s CE High School, St Mary’s Menston, Tadcaster Grammar, Farnley Academy, Freeston Academy, The Grammar School at Leeds, Morley

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The National Final, run by the UK Mathematics Trust, involves team of four pupils from Years 8 and 9 (England), Years 9 and 10 (Northern Ireland) and Years S1 and S2 (Scotland), competing in: • A group circus – involving practical maths problems; • A relay race – a combination of speed across the room and speed at solving maths problems; • A cross-number (mathematical crossword) with two members of the team working on the across clues and two on the down; • A series of shuttles where teams compete against the clock to answer a series of questions; and • A poster competition – designing a poster on a mathematical subject Almost 1700 schools entered the competition and 80 have qualified to take part in the final.

The Connecting Classroom scheme helps to incorporate international development work into the school curriculum. Adel Primary is partnered with Dumezweni School in Soweto, South Africa.

The International School Council showed them around the school and told them all about the work the school is doing to promote, and raise money for Fair Trade and Red Nose Day. The Department for International Development is matching funds raised by schools.

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Bramhope Bowls Club

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 Crown Green Bowling Club (next door

to Adel Church) is open for bowling Apr – Oct. New members welcome.

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

Adel Squash Club meets

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

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

Adel Tennis Club 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

Social bowling, friendly & league matches. Great social events & activities. New members welcome, whether novice or experienced.

Details: Jaci 267 9761, Stewart 267 3311

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, beckyh@stgemma.co.uk

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

Junior Footballers Wanted

267 3311

Bramfitt 07970 863483, bramfitt_m@yahoo.co.uk

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

Bramhope Tennis Club

Quality players for North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 201415 season. Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark

Social tennis, junior & adult coaching, club nights, fun.

New members welcome, whether beginners or champs.

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed,

Briggate Morris Female

Details: kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com

Details: Roger 07887 546303, Heather 267 2207

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

briggate@hotmail.co.uk

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

Transport can be provided.

New members welcome.

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@ outlook.com

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. Details: Hillary West

258 6021

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

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming

club with reasonable membership rates. Details:

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

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club 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 10K Sun 12 July.

Guaranteed places available.

Challenge yourself & raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Centre, St James’s Hospital.

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

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

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

New & experienced players welcome. Details:

leedslacrosse@hotmail. co.uk

Meanwood Cricket Club

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

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

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

Meanwood Park Bowling Club Free practice sessions

every Sat in April + 23 May. New members invited to join the club. Everyone welcome to come & have a go.

North Leeds Leopards

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

Baines, 07913 385533

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.

Looking for your next running challenge? Run the Yorkshire Marathon & raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice. They have 20 places in this run & would love you to join the team. Details: beckyh@

st-gemma.co.uk

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks

of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. Members from all around the district & new members welcome. Annual

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membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club The club plays

Run for Yorkshire Cancer Centre Limited places in

Paul 07795 154444, www. stchadscc.com

430657, pat_barnett@yahoo. com

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 – 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 friends & family. Details: 218

5296, tracieh@st-gemma. co.uk

in Headingley & runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Looking for new players. Details:

St Chad’s Tennis Club

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

Wallace 274 9917

St Christopher’s Cycling Club Friendly club. Rides

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

Details: 278 2603, www. facebook.com/LSCCC

Try Korfball! Free tryouts

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

leedskorfball@gmail.com

White Rose Canoe Club

Bramhope in Bloom

Details: www.whiterosecc. org.uk, wrcc-committee@ googlegroups.com

087745, Lynne 07767 435252

meets at Roundhay Park Lake & Fearnville Sports Centre swimming pool. Club sessions Sat afternoons & Tues pm.

Catering for beginners to World Champions. ‘Try It’ sessions held monthly.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Sat 6

June. Join Yorkshire Cancer Centre Team for this walking challenge & raise funds for cancer patients at St James’s Hospital. Details: Tif 206

8620, tifaine.carter@nhs.net

ARTS & CRAFTS Bramhope Arts Club

meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 11 May: Practical, Change the season to a Summer scene; 18 May: Practical - Mixed media.

New members welcome.

Details: Jeff 01423 508867

Friendly group interested in improving floral aspects of the village. Welcomes new members. You don’t need any gardening expertise, or to make any regular time commitment - just go along & do what you can, when you can. Details: Janet 07919

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 23/ Sun 24

May, 10am - 4pm at Poolin-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. Workshops on painting flowers, birds & a zen landscape with internationally renowned artist Qu LeiLei. New members welcome. Details:

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

Craft Evening Thurs 7-9pm at The Courtyard Café 96 Town St. Horsforth Open to all. Bring your craft & have a natter. Details: 259 0301

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84 Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios, Westroyd Pk, New St. Farsley LS28. May 6: Alec Purves talk on war artists.

May 9: Painting from 10am.

May 16: Falconer with birds of prey. May 30/ 31 & June 6 & 7: Annual exhibition.

Details: www.farsleyartclub. org.uk

Guiseley Art Club Mon1

June, 1.30 – 4pm at Guiseley Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Rd, Guiseley. LS20, Anne Allen, Chinese Brush Painters Society demonstrates this fascinating painting technique. Non members £5. Everyone welcome artguiseley@hotmail.co.uk

Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club Spring Art Exhibition & Sale Sat 2, Sun 3 & Mon 4 May, 10.30am 5.30pm at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley HG3 3AX. Adm free.

Details www.handnart.co.uk

Life Drawing Art Group

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

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

Laurence Limon 07856 735179

Make It Free craft drop-in

Thurs 12.30 – 2.30pm at Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd. LS7 2PP

Yorkshire Flower Club

meets Wed 27 May, 2pm Almscliffe Village Hall, Huby LS17 6EG, for demonstration

by Jean McClure entitled ‘Fascinating Jubilee’. Visitors welcome. Details: 267 1886

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Bramhope Methodist Church Spring Plant Sale

Fri 15 May 9.30-7pm & Sat 16 May 9am-2pm. Professionally grown plants.

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

Coffee Morning Sat 9 May, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall.

Raffle, cakes, books, tombola & more. Tables available (£7/£5). Tickets £1 from 267 4706/ 267 3621 or on door. www.cookridge-va.org.uk Coffee Morning/Bric a Brac Sale Sat 9 May, 12.30

– 4.30pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley. Caoimhe Buckley hosts fundraiser in aid of the Hope Foundation which helps disadvantaged children in Kolkata where she will be volunteering in September. Tea, coffee, yummy cakes & lots of clothes & bric a brac for sale.

Coffee Shop Tues 10am

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

Craft Fair 1st Sat, 9am

– 12.30pm at Creativities Courtyard opp Horsforth Farmers’ Market, 96a Town St. Horsforth. Details: 258

1484

Friends of the Hollies Plant Sale Sat 16 May,

9.30 – 11.30am in Weetwood Lane car park. Wide range of bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, vegetables & herbs, plus drinks & homemade cakes. All profits used to buy bulbs & shrubs to plant in The Hollies. Stock up your garden & help a very worthwhile cause!

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am –

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

Horsforth in Bloom Coffee

Morning & Bric-a-Brac Sale Sat 2 May, 10am – 12 noon in Central Methodist Church instead of Horsforth Museum.

Friendly group welcomes anyone interested in helping to improve Horsforth. Details

258 3521

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored

by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 2 May, 9.30am – 12.30pm at St Margaret’s School car park.

Leeds Feline Friends Cream Tea & Plant Fair

Sat 30 May, 1.30 - 3.30pm Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Wide range of plants & goods for sale. Delicious cream scones.

Leeds Horticultural Society Annual Coffee Morning Sat 16 May,

9.30 – 11.30am St Chad’s Centre Otley Rd. Annuals, perennials, tomato & Veg plants. Homemade cakes & Gardeners’ White Elephant.

Adm £1 incl. refreshments.

Paxton Horticultural Society Plant Sale/Coffee Morning Sat 16 May, 10am

- 12noon at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. Also, Table Top Sale - anyone wishing to reserve a table please contact Graham Wheatley 256 3055.

West Park United Reformed Church Spring Fair Sat 6 June, 10am -1pm at Spen Lane LS16 5BB. Bric a brac, art & crafts, toys, tombola. Delicious refreshments, including bacon butties. All welcome

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets

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

Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Local news, events etc. Details:

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

Adel Lodge meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details:

David Hancox 228 0771

Bramhope Bridge Club Meets to play duplicate

bridge on Mon 1 – 4pm, Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm, at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details:

Leslie 250 2378

Chippendale Society –

widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/late 18th century.

Lectures, study days, visits.

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

Cookridge Camera Club Meets Wed, 7.30pm in back room of Cookridge Village Hall. All welcome.

Details: Richard 230 1853, cookridegcameraclub.co.uk

Cookridge & Horsforth

U3A meets 11 May, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall. Details: 07876

562 686, www.u3asites.org. uk/cookridge

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Cookridge Gardening Club meets Wed 20 May,

7:30pm in the Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd. for a talk entitled ‘Alpines & Dwarf Bulbs’ by Rob Potterton. Members 50p/ non-members £2 (incl refreshments).

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

Friday Night Bridge Club

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

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

meets Fri, 7 – 10pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. New members welcome. Tuition available for at least four players. Details: Ewart 267

Friends of Adel Woods

Friendly group looking after Adel Woods along the Meanwood Valley Trail.

Monthly meetings to preserve special habitats, clear paths, put up bird & bat boxes & remove litter. All welcome.

Details: 285 7136, http:// friendsofadelwoods. wordpress.com

Friends Hunger Hills Woods Bluebell Walk

Sun 10 May, 2pm on Hall Lane, opposite children’s playground. Countryside Ranger Steve Joul will lead the walk & provide lots of fascinating information about flora & fauna.

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

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

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

Lawnswood Bridge Club

Leeds Oxfam Group

Leeds Cactus & Succulent Society meets 18 May,

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

7.30pm at St Columba’s United Reform Church, Headingley Lane LS6.

Details: Peter Smith 07817 688110, smitpt6@aol.com

Leeds Caledonian Society New members

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Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7pm at St

Leeds Cat Rescue

Details: Mrs Zoe Bent 258 1580

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

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Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Human Writes in Leeds

(HWIL) meets Fri 22 May, 1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion.

Details: humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached.

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

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

Leeds Combined Arts Mixed Poetry & Prose Evening Wed 20 May,

7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Everyone welcome to read throughout the evening. All Welcome.

Entry £3.50/£2 incl refreshments.

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 Tues 12 May at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

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

Leeds Microscopical Society meets Thurs 14

May, 7.15pm Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7BX, for a talk & demonstration by Chris Hammond. 28 May: AGM & gossip evening.

has raised thousands of pounds over the past year.

All welcome to join their programme of interesting & informative events. Details:

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 RSPB Group May Bird Walk Sun 17 May, 10am at Rodley Nature Reserve, LS13 1HP. Meet at car park. All welcome. Details:

rspbleeds@googlemail.com

Leeds Rotaract Group 1830s professionals & students meet 2nd & 4th Wed, 7pm at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Leeds, to socialise, network & support good causes. New members welcome. Details:

www.facebook.com/ leedsrotaractclub

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 11 May: Visit to First Bus - meet Parochial Hall, time tba. Mon 18 May: Leeds Treasure Hunt - meet Parochial Hall 7.15pm.

Details: Colin 274 6316

Meanwood Valley Partnership Local people

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

www.meanwoodvalley partnership.co.uk

National Vegetable Society meets 12 May,

8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, LS5 2AB, when David Thornton FNVS will give an illustrated talk on ‘Growing better veg this season’. Everyone welcome.

Free entry.

Community Notices

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

Chris 284 309

7.30pm at Moorside Tenants & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr. Bramley LS13. 20 May: Ann Jones of Wharfedale Beekeepers Association talks about honeybees in Yorkshire.

New members & visitors welcome. Details: 256 3055

The 52 Club provides a

Yorkshire Animal Shelter

Pool Bridge Club meets

social gathering for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds. Meets 2nd Mon of each month, 12 noon at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge for lunch, followed by guest speaker. Details: Peter

Spence 269 4269

The Other Bridge Club

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

New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets 3rd Wed,

Many cats & kittens desperate for new homes!

Donations welcome. Details:

07968 817803, www. yorkshireanimalshelter.org. uk

Yorkshire Heraldry Society Sat 9 May Heraldry

Day at The Royal Armouries.

Morning & afternoon lectures. Details: Melia@

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MUSIC Concert by Final Year Music Students University of Leeds Sat 30 May,

7.30pm Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough

Ave, LS16 7PG. Tickets £5 (incl. refreshments). Details:

pop. Tickets £10 (incl. wine & canapés). Details:

267 4507, blchadwick@ talktalk.net

Keith 07920 139172, www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk

The Amici Singers friendly

Fairfax Singers (Burley-

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

Echo Choir Sat 9 May,

7.30pm in St Giles Church Bramhope. Echo is an exciting jazz choir, singing in 5 or 7-part harmony & performing everything from classic jazz to modern

in-Wharfedale) Now taking bookings for fundraising concerts for charities, good causes & weddings.

Details: 01274 597024 www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk

Filey Festival of Music

23 – 31 May. Filey Methodist Church hosts annual festival. Music for all tastes, jazz, classical, full choirs, individual artists & brass bands. Comfortable surroundings in top seaside resort. Details: www.

fileymethodistchurch.org.uk

Horsforth Choral Society

Mixed voice choir rehearsing Mon 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre, for Summer Concert on 13 June. AGM 11 May, 7pm in Parish Centre.

Details: 07958 782348

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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

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

Instrumental Jazz Workshop alt Sat 2.30

Leeds All For One Choir

Emberton 267 6529

- 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

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meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm in Mary Hallaway Lecture Hall, Leeds Trinity Campus, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth.

Singing rock, pop & gospel.

Everyone welcome. Book a taster session. Details: maria.

mullin@allforonechoir.com, www.allforonechoir.com

Leeds Music Club meets every 2/3 weeks, 7.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall.

Established 1932, the group promotes the performance of music by & amongst its members. Details: Dawn Lloyd 01924 252329, www. theleedsmusicclub.org

Leeds People’s Choir

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

www.leedspeopleschoir. org.uk

Meanwood Ukulele Club

Meets Wed 2 – 3.30pm, Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, LS6. Mixed ability group strums & sings wide variety of popular songs, & performs occasionally. Membership £5 per week (paid 8 weekly) or £6 per drop in session.

Details: Jessica Bowie: 07815 892415 jessica@ yourukuleletutor.com

Otley Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Sun 17 May,

Skorja. They will perform Weber’s Overture Euryanthe, Beethoven’s 1st Symphony & Dvorak’s 8th Symphony.

Tickets Otley Courthouse or on door.

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

lashbrook@hotmail.com or Facebook.com/singingmums

Songbirds Choir meets Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2.

Singing songs from classical to pop. Ability to read music preferable. Details: Tracy 07914 833394

7.30pm at Methodist Hall, Boroughgate, Otley. First concert under exciting new Slovenian conductor, Aljosa

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Community Notices

88 Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses

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

Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld. com

887 3595, andrew.parkin@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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

5510

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group seeks more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details: Iveta

Lively Singing Group for

Wanted! Musicians to Lead Community Singing Group RVS is looking for

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

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

07547 112171, leeds.violin@ gmail.com

singers happy to lead group & bring musical fun to older people, including those with dementia. No need to be professional. Training given.

Group meets 2nd & 4th Wed.

Details: Sarah (Meanwood) 887 3596, sarah.goodyear@ royalvoluntaryservice.org. uk; Andrew (Roundhay)

Headingley Methodist Church Luncheon Club

(over 60s) meets Tues, 12 noon Church Hall (side entrance) Chapel St. New members welcome. 2-course hot meal £5. Please book.

Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm

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

268 1131

RVS MENA Community

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

887 3596

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

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley,

Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall.

Membership free to 60+.

Details: 369 7077, infoowls@ gmail.com

St Chad’s Lunch Club

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

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

9917, Claire 275 2917

St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious home-cooked meal just £4.

Details: Mary Burnell 267 1742

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) 244 Queenswood Dr LS6 3ND. Activities & outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds.org.uk step.2.step@btconnect.com

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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

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 Sunday: 10am

Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am.

Alive@9 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm.

Morning Communion 2nd Tues.

Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm in

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

info@meditationinleeds.org, www.meditationinleeds.org

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 Sun 10.30am

Morning Worship. 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 6 May,

7.30pm in Cragg Hill Baptist Church. Everyone welcome.

Collectors will be out doing the house-to-house collection for Christian Aid 10 – 16 May.

Introduction to the Quaker Way Sat 30

May, 11am – 3pm at Quaker Meeting House 188 Woodhouse Ln. LS2 9DX. Speakers, discussion & literature. Who are the Quakers & what do they believe? Learn about their worship & witness. All welcome. Simple lunch provided. Details: 242 2208,

www.leedsquakers.org.uk

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

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

275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

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

Lister Hill Baptist Church

Horsforth has a new website.

Log on to see what they’re up to, including new children’s group ‘Friday Fishers’, allage services & holiday club.

Details: lhbc.org.uk

Meanwood Methodists

now meet Sunday, 11.30am at Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. (1st Sun of month in parish hall). Details: 268

1131

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

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

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

Meditation in Leeds

Drop-in classes at HEART, Headingley (Thurs 7.30pm). £5 per class. Details: 265

2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www. meditationinleeds.org

Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel (City Sq Leeds)

Sunday Services 10.45am; Contemplative service 6pm; Mid-week Recharge Wed 1.15pm - half-hour reflection.

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Community Notices

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. Family Service 3rd Sun; Service of the Word 1st Sun; Quiet reflection,

Sun 6.30pm. Details: www.

wrangthorn.org.com

St Chad’s Far Headingley Sunday Services 8am

(1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 9.30am & 6.30pm. Parish Praise (worship for all ages) 2nd Sun, 9.30am. All welcome.

Mid week services too.

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

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley.

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

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church

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

michaels-headingley.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

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

9751 www.dioceseofleeds. org.uk

Tinshill Free Church

(corner Holly Ave & Tinshill Lane, Cookridge) Sunday services: 10:30am & 6:30pm.

Activities for toddlers right up to seniors during the week.

Details: 267 2680, www. tinshillfreechurch.org.uk

Transmission Meditation

Free group meditation providing both a dynamic spiritual service & profound spiritual development. Leeds group meets Fri 8pm in Headingley area. Details: 270

1173/ 01924 252728, www. share-international.org

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West Park United Reformed Church, Spen

Lane LS16 5AH. All welcome.

Details: 278 5373

SUPPORT Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275 7694

Dementia Café 2nd Mon,

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

Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

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

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Gluten-Free Social Event Fri 15 May 7pm at Sheesh Mahal, 346 Kirkstall Rd. LS4 2DS.

Details & to book: 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com

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

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

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

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

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: 231 1727

Panpals - Yorkshire Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meet

quarterly in Headingley.

Supportive, friendly & informative self-help group of people copIng with this illness. Expert speakers & signposting to other agencies.

Details: panpalsyorks@ yahoo.co.uk

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

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

Thompson, 01943 461640

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

Bower 258 8143

SNAPS (Special Needs &

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

Hydrotherapy, swimming, dance & coffee. Details:

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. Details: 07949

307 955, wghcardiacclub@ gmail.com, www.

WharfedaleCardiacClub. org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 11 May,

7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Richard Elwes, School of Maths, University of Leeds, presents ‘The Science of Geometry & the Art of Optimisation’.

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Headingley & The Helix

Thurs 14 May, 7pm at Headingley Library. Kersten Hall (University of Leeds) discusses his book ‘The Man in the Monkeynut Coat’ which tells the story of science hero William Astbury & his role in one of the biggest discoveries in history. Free.

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 (DFAS) meets

Wed 20 May, 1.45pm Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Moor Rd, Headingley LS6 4BP for talk by Anne Haworth on ‘The Silk Road & the Sea: China’s windows on the world’.

Guests welcome £5. Please book. Details: Ann 261 1363,

membership@leedsdfas. org.uk

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs

21 May, 7.30pm at Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills Industrial Museum - Talk by Derek Rayner on ‘John Fowler & his Steam Plough Works’.

All welcome. Details: www.

leedsphilandlit.org.uk/ events.html

Royal Meteorological Society (Yorkshire) Monthly informal public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 21 May: Forecasting the impacts of space weather.

Community Notices 10 June: Advances in weather forecasting & their potential in building resilience. Free & open to all. Details: http://

tinyurl.com/rmetsyc, rmetsoc_yorkshire@hotmail. co.uk

‘Seven Secrets of Successful Relationships’ Sun 31 May, 7pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. Free.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@

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

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 11 May, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: Justice in Plato’s Republic. Details:

talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

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

Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. 6 May: ‘Chatsworth House: A Personal View’ Christine Robinson, Principal Housekeeper. 3 June: ‘The Geisha: A Fading Tradition’ with Jill Clay. Details: Mrs

Muriel Huntley 230 1584

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI 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

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.

Details: Kath 294 6510

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club

meets 1st Thurs. 10.15am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. (next to Samuel Taylor’s). 7 May: ‘The Work of the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy’ by Kevin Sharp, Clerk to the Lieutenancy.

Friendly group supports local charities. £3. New members welcome. Details: Joan

McShane 225 1166

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

women connected to the university as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or graduates. Regular events.

Details: www.university ofleedsladiesclub.co.uk/

progress. Entry £3.50/£3 incl refreshments.

Community Action Day

Sat 30 May, 10am-2pm at Hope Pastures (Corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln).

Volunteers needed to help with regular maintenance jobs. Last Sat each month a team tackles some major jobs.

Details: kim@hopepastures. org

Geology Walk with Bill Fraser, Leeds Geological Association Sun 17 May.

Meet 2.15pm at roadside parking – GR SE380424 - for walk around Hetchell Wood, Scarcroft & Thorner. Walk will show that between 320 – 280m years ago, conditions here changed from tropical river delta to hot dry desert, then became inundated by shallow seas. Details: www.

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Horsforth Civic Society’s Open Annual General Meeting Wed 13 May,

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

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd

& 4th Mondays (11 May with AGM; 8 & 22 June) 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum. It follows a national training scheme to help women improve their public speaking skills & boost self-confidence. Visitors welcome. Details: Pauline

7.30pm in St. Margaret’s Parish Centre (adjacent to church). Chairman Martin Hughes will give an illustrated presentation ‘Leeds Re-Thinks Planning’.

Everyone welcome. Adm £2 incl refreshment & raffle.

May Pony 1-1s & Family Fun Wed 27 May at Hope

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Pastures (Corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Meet & groom the ponies. Tours & fun activities. Refreshments in visitor centre. £3 to groom ponies, Fun is free! Pony Day Thurs 28 May, 10am-3pm (£27 per child). Book pony time with kim@hopepastures. org

MISC/ EVENTS

York Gate Garden (Back

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

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

Book Launch Wed 27 May,

7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. ‘Waking The Monkey!’ by Claire Rae Randall - an account of Claire’s inner adventures at the Hundredth Monkey World Healing Meditation Camp & how she found a pathway to personal

Church Lane, Adel LS16 8DW) One of Britain’s most innovative small gardens.

Open Sun – Thurs, 1.30 – 4:30pm. Adults £5/children free. Details: www.yorkgate.

org.uk

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Aerial Solutions A Family run Leeds business with 20 years experience • All work Guaranteed • TV Aerials supplied & repaired • Sky-Freesat-HD supplied, installed & repaired • Extra Sky/TV points to any room • CCTV installations domestic and commercial

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Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations

Repairs

Upgrades

Electrical

Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Telephone / Internet Points Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert

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Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk

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Sum Assistance Small Business Accountants

TILES BATHROOMS FIREPLACES WORKTOPS

Bookkeeping & Accountancy Management Accounts Self-Assessment Tax Returns Vat & other taxes

T: 0113 418 2085 E: info@sumassistance.co.uk W: www.sumassistance.co.uk BATHROOMS

ATLANTIS BATHROOMS Luxury Bathroom Installations North Leeds based

Quartz an Granite Wor d ktops

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0113 262 4751 • sales@andrews-tiles.co.uk 324-330 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS7 2JE Showrooms open 7 days a week

BUILDING SERVICES

Complete new bathrooms installed

from only £1795!

Stylish 3-pc suite, free design & quotation & up to 18m of tiles.

Full heating installations including boiler changes and new radiators fitted.

Call for a FREE, no obligation design & survey.

07706 794 544/ 0113 267 4674 Email: roger.stockdale@yahoo.co.uk

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

Dave Hargreaves, DH Electrical

DESIGN&BUILD LOFT CONVERSION SPECIALISTS

All aspects of building work undertaken Extensions Garage & Loft Conversions Chimney breast removals Supported walls removed

Contact Mick on 07809 604 417 Michaelgaunt57@gmail.com All areas considered

Build it the right way

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

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

WWW.LEEALLOTTBUILDER.COM

Robert Atkinson Property renovation and maintenance specialist Trading As AC Builders

6 Hawksworth Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4JP 0113 258 6201 / 07790 115 807 www.propertyrepairs4you.co.uk

ac.builders@yahoo.co.uk CARPET CLEANING

CCivil&Engineering G CONSTRUCTION Contractors All types of ground works including: • Block paving • Concreting • Tarmac • Site clearance • Brick walling

Contact: Tom Gaughan Tel: 0113 275 8475 Mob: 07932 566 286

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

• Carpets clean & dry in 1-2 hours • Upholstery clean & dry in 3-4 hours

• No harmful chemicals or sticky residues • Local family firm – est. over 20 years • 1000s of satisfied customers • WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK

CLEAN CARE 0800 97 007 53

16 Trenic Drive, Leeds LS6 3DJ

Allan Smith HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

www.fabricleansolutions.co.uk

CLEANERS

“Spotlessly Clean and Reliable”

Eco Clean

01132 120 450 / 07983 421 720

• QUALITY WALL & FLOOR TILING • PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING • JOINERY & DOOR HANGING • LAMINATED FLOORING • FULLY FITTED BATHROOMS • PLUS ALL OTHER DIY REQUIREMENTS

NEW

ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATES ISSUED

0113 277 8797 or 07973 388071 allan@allan31.wanadoo.co.uk

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

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

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

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No Time to Clean or Iron?

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Dedicated, Regular Cleaner for You 10th Year Cleaning and Ironing in Your Neighbourhood Hundreds of Satisfied Clients Your Time is Valuable, Ours is Affordable!

PAINTER & DECORATOR

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DECORATORS

Andrew’s Decorators The True Professionals

For all your painting & Decorating needs EST 1988 - TOP QUALITY WORK - FREE ESTIMATES

All work guaranteed 10% Discount senior citizens

T: 07928 101 742

Exteriors • Windows, fascias & soffits, fencing & exterior doors • Masonry walls/render • Wrought iron gates/fences Call Sarah on 07590 047 851 for a free quotation and advice. www.renewpaintinganddecorating.co.uk

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

No VAT

www.northleedslife.co.uk

P a i n t i n g & D e c o r a t i n g Rob Richardson T: 0113 274 2047 • M: 07894 247 931 W: www.richardsonpaintinganddecorating.co.uk E: richardsondecorating@gmail.com

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

VISION SCHOOL OF MOTORING

Specialist in AUTOMATIC driving lessons Higher quality tuition gives you the best chance of passing your driving test first time!

Call Garry Barker on: 07854 903 672 Email: vision.drive@yahoo.co.uk www.vision-school-of-motoring.co.uk

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Tim Harwood Dry Stone Waller

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

• New build and repairs to dry stone and mortared masonry walls • Features - arches, steps, recesses, seats, flower beds, alcoves • Paths, paving and chainsaw work 10 years experience as a DSWA qualified & public liability insured Craftsman.

No job too small.

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

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ELECTRICIANS

FURNITURE RESTORATION Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

DH Electrical

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

TEL: 07742 923 643 Cookridge Based

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0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists.

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

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

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

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

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

Sentimental items welcome.

Examples of local work we did recently.

To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk

GATES & RAILINGS

Furniture Restoration services French polishing • Marble & Granite repairs Laminate floor repairs • Furniture repairs UPVC window & door frame repairs All types of refinishing For a free quote please contact

T: 07761 320 237 • E: carolyn@restorationguru.co.uk W: www.restorationguru.co.uk

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Gardening Services and Ground Maintenance

Grass cutting • Hedge cutting Tree work • Garden clearance Turfing • Paving, patios and driveways Call us now for a FREE quote:

01937 574 380 • 07870 124499

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The local solution to all your property maintenance and repair needs.

All work guaranteed and fully insured.

Whatever the job consider it done

Tel: 0113 2374343 / 07542 247 887 Email: handymanleeds@live.co.uk www.handymanleeds.org.uk

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For all those jobs you never get around to, or don’t know who to get to do them!

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

Tel: 07443 872551

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Mr Gray’s Handyman Service

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FREE FITTING STEEL UP & OVER

FREE REMOVAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR

OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS MAKES US THE FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR NEW GARAGE DOOR

OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS MAKES US THE FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR NEW PRICES GARAGE DOOR UNBEATABLE - SAME DAY SERVICE

EXPERT FITTING - DOOR AUT0MATION UNBEATABLE PRICES

DAYPark,SERVICE York Business Unit 3, Opus Avenue, ZAP GARAGE DOORSSAME Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6BL WWW.ZAPGARAGEDOORS.COM TEL: 01904 788822 EXPERT FITTING DOOR AUTOMATION PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT - FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE - BASED ON WHITE, 7’ WIDE X 6’6” HIGH - CONNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS

PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT - FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE - BASED ON WHITE, 7’ WIDE X 6’6” HIGH - CONNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS

ZAP GARAGE DOORS

TEL: 0113 451 2003 • WWW.ZAPGARAGEDOORS.COM

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LOCKSMITHS

Happy Home Helper Reliable, Trustworthy and Friendly service.

Services include: • Cleaning • Shopping • Ironing • Inside windows • Transport (clean licence) • Outings • Preparing food (great cook) • Dressing, Hair, Manicure, Pedicure Special needs & Disabilities Experience Very Patient, Sympathetic and Caring • References available

ANDY’S

LOCKSMITH

CRB Checked • Over 20yrs Experience

Julie Smith 07538 031313 / 01423 734434 JOINERS

24 HOUR CALL OUT 30 MINUTE RESPONSE No call out charge Discounts for OAPs & students

Tel: 07947 160 788 Probably the cheapest locksmith service in Leeds

PLANS DRAWN

HOOK CARPENTRY Designer kitchens supplied & fitted at trade prices For a free quotation contact:

Phone: 0776 2557445 Email: hookjs@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.kitchens-baths.co.uk

PLANS DRAWN • Planning Permission • Building Regs applications • New build or existing • Loft conversions & garages, etc 30 years experience Very competitive rates FREE ADVICE Call Paul on 07941 366 637 • 0113 226 6289 planrite1945@gmail.com

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Kitchen Replacement Doors A New Look Kitchen at a fraction of the cost!

See our Showroom Displays at

MARTIN COOKE PLASTERING

• Standard Sizes or Made to Measure • Wide Choice of Doors & Matching Accessories in Hardwood, Painted, Meanwood Rd Vinyl & Melamine • Great Range of Designs & Over 400 Colours • For an Appointment Turn Your Dream please phone into Reality!

FREE Quotation

Over 30 years experience

Tel: 0113 266 5638 without Obligation Mobile: 07957 987333

email: paulwhitehouse100@gmail.com

Paul Whitehouse PLASTERERS

FRANKS PLASTERING Locally based plastering specialists.

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

Tel: 07756 906 916 Jim & Cal’s

Friendly Plastering Service

Always a quality finish. 16 years experience.

All aspects of interior plastering covered Follow us @plaster21

For a free quote ring Jim or Calum on 07901734390 07803181472 01132950920

visit us at www.jimcalplastering.com • City & Guilds qualified • Clean and tidy work guaranteed • 18 years experience BEFORE

email- plaster2@outlook.com

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Roevale Court, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2DU

PLUMBING & HEATING

AFTER

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

TOM HALL

Heating & Plumbing

Contact Dave Franks on

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

FREE competitive quotes

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KAYES

PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATION BOILER INSTALLATIONS, SERVICING & REPAIRS FIRE & COOKER INSTALLATIONS

E: Kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 07958 383 049 • 07921 764 404

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

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

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

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

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

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

MOB: 07961 432404

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

WORKSafe FULLY GUARANTEED •ALLGas • Friendly, FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL registered reliable service

0113 2679004

DAVE LOWE

• All work fully guaranteed

MOB: 07961 432404

For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:

Tel: 0113 267 9004 Mob: 07961 432 404

GPS Plumbing & Heating WRAS & bpec unvented certified

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

Call Sean on

g & Heating

07900 49 49 08 0113 267 0419

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Open tO the trade and public!

Open:Mon-Fri:7am-5pm.Sat:7m-1pm Celebrating 5o Years in Business!

QUARRY PRODUCTS

We are a family business supplying a wide range of garden and landscaping materials direct from our own quarry in Bramhope, Leeds.

Come and visit our display garden.

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

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

Celebrating Years in in Business!

Celebrating 5o5oYears Business!

Open tO trade and public! â– Topsoil â– the RiveR sand

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Available loose or slate in â– bulk Topsoil, sand, gravel, and sand many â– plum slaTe â– limesTone Type 1 Collect or delivery types of stone.

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Available loose or in bulk bags.

Kings Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BG Collect or delivery

T: 0113 2674386 Open: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm. Sat:7am-1pm

Blackhill Quarry Kings Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BG T:ROOFERS 0113 2674386 Open: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm. Sat:7am-1pm

UP ON THE ROOF You want experts doing the repairs Northern Restoration specialise in all aspects of exterior cleaning and treatments for the residential and commercial sectors throughout Yorkshire.

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

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

What We Do:

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

Why Choose Us:

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

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

R. & D. Sheridan

Roofing Contractors • • • • •

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

FREE honest quotations All work guaranteed Over 30 years experience ROOFING CONTRACTORS

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

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