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Riverdance Comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

‘Writing on Air’ at Chapel FM

North Leeds Charity Beer Festival

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CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

Riverdance Comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

‘Writing on Air’ at Chapel FM

North Leeds Charity Beer Festival

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DEAR READERS,

Despite bad news all around the world, the longer, brighter days of Spring will hopefully infuse everyone with optimism and help us turn the tide.

Cllr Judith Blake was certainly full of optimism and determination when we dropped in on her at Leeds Civic Hall. There’s more optimism from North Leeds Community Trust, a group of self-builders hoping to develop a small housing project; Roundhay artists are extending their Open Studios to two days; Oakwood Farmers’ Market Committee is inviting new people to join them; and GP Gary Bartlett suddenly finds himself part of the GB Snowboarding team!

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Plus, it seems the whole world is running for charity; Chapel FM launches its first LitFest; and singer/songwriter Rupert Stroud hosts a gig at The Wardrobe in aid of Alzeiheimer’s Research UK. And now, believe it or not, we are looking towards May! Send us all your news and notices by 1st April (advertising 8th April).

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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26 TRANSFORM ’16: A Weekend

Community Trust hopes to develop a small housing project in North Leeds

Across Leeds, a taster of what’s to come in the 2017 Transform Festival.

18 Riverdance: Still Fresh After All These Years! Riverdance, now

31 North Leeds Charity Beer Festival 2016 Rotary Club of Roundhay

52 ‘Doc’ Bartlett Joins GB Snowboarding Team GP finds himself

in its 21st year, comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

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34 Determined to Deliver for Leeds We drop in on Cllr Judith Blake, one

of Adventurous Performances

44 ‘Writing on Air’: A Literature Festival on the Radio! designed to showcase the wealth of literary talent across the county.

20 Roundhay Artists Open Studios an opportunity to see the

of only two female Council leaders among the

60 Schools Encouraged to Enter School Council Awards which celebrate the

wide range of creative talent in the area.

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North Leeds Community Trust, a group of self-builders, is hoping to develop a small housing project in North Leeds,

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here are several good examples of community housing projects in Leeds. For example, the ‘Gledhow Bank’ eco-housing scheme in Chapel Allerton, which was designed by local architect Jonathan Lindh, who still lives there. This is a development of three houses built in a single terrace by the individual owners. The timber frame construction is based on the Walter Segal philosophy, using materials with low embodied energy and high energy efficiency through the highest affordable levels of insulation and efficient heating methods. It won the Leeds Award for Architecture in 1998.

With the recent government legislation on Self Build (Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015), there is now a real opportunity in Leeds to build your own home. Leeds City Council has been pro-active in developing a ‘Self Build’ programme and has held events for prospective self-builders.

North Leeds Community Trust’s vision is to build individually designed houses that are highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly. They aspire to developing the same sense of community as the Lancaster co-housing scheme and the ‘LILAC’ co-housing project in Bramley.

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This has been achieved through common public spaces – a community garden and allotment, shared laundry facilities, and a community building for meeting up with neighbours. They also have car clubs to reduce the number of cars and all parking is restricted to the periphery. This results in a more relaxed way of living, where children can play safely outdoors.

The group is currently looking for some land in the North Leeds area and would like to inspire others to think about different ways of living. For further information, email: northleedscommunitytrust@ gmail.com

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HUMPHREY BELLAMY BOYLE (1794-1864)

FREETHINKER AND ACTIVIST – THE ‘MAN WITHOUT A NAME’

In 1822, when revolution was in the air everywhere and a nervous Government had clamped down on the freedom of the press, a young ‘man with name unknown’ was tried and imprisoned in London for publishing seditious and blasphemous literature – pamphlets based on Thomas Paine’s ‘Rights of Man’. his unnamed man was Humphrey Boyle from Leeds, a working man, a self-taught free-thinker committed to total political reform and the overthrow of the old systems of thought and religion, by peaceful means. While in gaol he wrote for the underground press, a bold and eloquent spokesman for reform, giving voice to the unrest and anger fermenting in Leeds in the early years of the century.

Humphrey Boyle’s family had come to Leeds from Tyneside when he was in his teens. His father James was a flax dresser (preparing the rough fibre for spinning) who moved to Leeds to work in Marshall’s famous mills. Humphrey was the eldest son of nine children, and at 16 he too was apprenticed in the flax trade. He had little formal education but read widely. By his early twenties he had joined the vibrant movement for radical change, demanding universal suffrage and social justice. He was part of a group which met in a yard off Briggate to read some of the subversive journals in circulation and share ideas – freedom of expression was their watchword.

Their hero was the London bookseller Richard Carlile, who had been arrested and imprisoned for publishing the story of the shocking Peterloo massacre, and selling pamphlets based on Paine’s writings. They collected subscriptions for him, distributed literature, and arranged meetings, banned by law. In 1821, after the arrest of his wife and sister, Carlile appealed for volunteers to run his bookshop, and Humphrey Boyle was the first Leeds man to respond. He must have known the risk.

He was given £1 to help him make his way to London, to Carlile’s bookshop in Fleet Street. He was soon arrested. Every effort had been made to hide helpers’ identities, so he was indicted without being named. The story of his trial and his powerful speech in

his defence was later published. Although ‘but a humble mechanic’ he spoke fluently and forcefully against established religion, against the corrupt political system, and for freedom of expression, reason, justice, and respect for human rights. The trial had its drama: to illustrate the hypocrisy of the accusation of blasphemy, he insisted on reading out ‘indecent’ verses from the bible, and all the women and children had to leave the court.

His eloquence was useless; the verdict was ‘guilty’. He was in prison for almost two years, but continued to write and publish.

Donations had to be begged to secure his freedom. On his release he agreed to manage the shop while Carlile was still in prison.

He returned to Leeds in 1824, to a job in Marshall’s mills as a flax dresser. His special qualities were recognised: he was promoted to overseer, responsible for innovation and development. In 1826 he married Ann Pearson from Leeds, who shared his views and supported him in his continuing political

activities. He was involved in various groups working for reform, for the extension of the vote, social equality, the abolition of slavery.

Although still a controversial figure notorious for his ‘atheistical’ views, he represented and spoke for working men in the Leeds Political Union, an active pressure group for the new Reform Bill. Ever concerned with social issues, in 1832 he researched in detail the minimum weekly living costs of a worker’s family with three children, information which has proved valuable for historians, anticipating the modern concept of a ‘living wage’.

He and Ann lived in Meadow Lane, and brought up a family of four children. It was a modest enough existence – no servants even when he was making more money.

About 1836 he left Marshall’s and moved into the flax trade himself with business partners, based in a nearby mill. By 1853 his son James had joined the business (Boyle & Son) which moved into trading in yarns and other products.

Humphrey died in 1864 at home in Meadow Lane, aged 70. His son and widow - evidently an enterprising woman – continued to develop the business. Later family members took over and by continually adapting to new markets, products and trading conditions, the firm has survived, under a new name now (Zoffany), but still with family connections. Humphrey Boyle left an enduring legacy of innovation and enterprise, but he is remembered particularly for his brave and passionate defence of everyone’s right to free speech, truth and justice.

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his year BMF, the fires, kitchens and bathrooms specialist on Meanwood Road, celebrates its tenth year since opening its first showroom. It now supplies and installs top quality bathrooms, kitchens, fires and stoves across the country from its Leeds base.

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Co-owner, Paul Freeman, answered some questions for us...

Why did you open your first showroom back in 2006?

We were installing bathrooms, stoves and fireplaces and were tired of working with poor quality, inferior products! We were struggling to recommend where customers should go to get the best items for their home. So, we thought we might as well do it ourselves, and open our own showroom. That way we could be confident we were only working with the best, and that customers weren’t going to be anything but delighted with their home renovations.

When did you move to Meanwood Road?

We moved to our current showroom in May 2014.

We’d previously been based in Moortown, but we needed more space. We wanted to showcase more fantastic products, from some of the world’s top designers such as Hansgrohe, Stuv, Rais, Planika, Chesneys, Toto, Contura, Harrie Leenders, Dornbracht, Laufen, Kaldewei and Ben de Lisi.

We also wanted to start selling and installing our own kitchens, which the new showroom has allowed us to do.

What might people be surprised to learn about BMF? People often don’t realise that we don’t just sell and install individual products, we can tackle projects from start to finish when it comes to home renovations. We can manage

your entire bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, stove or heating project from design, right through to installation. Our team can manage every element of work that you are likely to need, and is made up only of experienced, skilled professionals. We don’t believe in one size fits all – we hire specialists to ensure the highest quality of work. Products and workmanship are fully guaranteed.

People are also often surprised to learn that we’re a family business run by three siblings. It’s great because we know each other inside out and can be completely honest!

What’s next for BMF? We’ve started offering 4D design, which is very new, especially in the area of bathroom and kitchen design. The customer wears a headset so they can experience what it would be like to be in their newly designed room. Realistic depth, scale and products allow homeowners to get a much better feel for how it would look and operate than a 2D drawing and there is also interaction with moving elements of the room, such as cupboards, drawers and showers. It’s a fantastic design tool.

BMF’s showroom is at 248 Meanwood Road, Leeds, LS7 2HZ. For more information visit www.bmfonline.co.uk or call 0113 266 0096.

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RAI Raises Cash for The Crypt Royal Armouries (International) plc recently raised an impressive £1,083.64 for their chosen charity – St George’s Crypt, which provides support and care to homeless and vulnerable adults in Leeds.

Leeds City College offers a full range of courses, with dedicated provision for both young people and adults. heir adult provision offers outstanding support in helping to develop a career or reach personal goals. Courses are available at various campuses around Leeds but their Deacon House Centre in Seacroft focuses on helping adults achieve, with a range of part time professional and academic qualifications.

Improve your English, Maths and IT skills with a personalised programme put together by experienced staff; complete your GCSEs; choose from a wide selection of Foundation degrees; or prepare for University with ‘Access into Higher Education’.

Leeds City College can also help with achieving GCSEs and developing

employability skills, and staff ensure that individual and academic needs are met.

Jennifer James’s experience at Deacon House transformed her prospects for the future. “The time and dedication to my learning and the support offered were paramount to me making positive life changes and achieving my goals”, she said. Her tutors were her ‘motivation, encouragement and support’, offering guidance and teaching her how to manage time and stay focused. Jennifer is now ready to progress on to University. “It was some of the best years of my life!”

For further information, drop in to their open day on 23rd March, 3 - 7pm at Printworks Campus, Hunslet Rd, LS10 1JY. Or Tel: 0113 284 6260

During recent severe weather St George’s Crypt took in 48 people

When Confer ence and Banqueting Manager, Sharon Burrows, delivered the money to the Crypt, she learnt that during severe weather the week before when temperatures dropped below -6, St George’s Crypt took in 48 people, they slept in every conceivable bit of space including the TV room and reception. All 48 were given a warm bed and a meal that night, but this wouldn’t have been possible without the help and donations the Crypt receives.

RAI is proud to support St George’s Crypt in providing food, shelter and training to the homeless.

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Design agency BML Creative recently donated £1,035.86 to homeless charity, St George’s Crypt. The money was raised through BML’s Charity Print Shop (www.bml-creative.co.uk/shop) – a unique collection of prints created by BML designers as part of the agency’s internal ‘Wall o’Fame’ challenges.

“The Wall o’Fame started out as a bit of fun”, said David Holloway, BML Creative Director, “a chance for the team to design something free of the usual commercial shackles. The idea was to pick a different topic every three months that our designers would respond to in their spare time. Submissions from the team were brilliant!

But, what were we going do with them?

“We all felt there was an opportunity to do something really positive. That’s when we decided to launch the BML Charity Print Shop – an online store where all profits are donated to local worthwhile causes.”

We all felt there was an opportunity to do something really positive

Print topics are as diverse as the 2014 Grand Depart and the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. They are printed to order by a fine art specialist in Harrogate and are available in a range of sizes from A4 to A1.

The team chose to support St George’s Crypt as their first beneficiary.

“When we were choosing a charity last year, it was in the depths of Winter”, said designer James Lodge. “We couldn’t imagine how anybody could cope living on the streets in such terrible weather.

The work that St George’s Crypt does is truly inspiring and it’s great to be able to offer them this small token of support.”

BML are currently selecting a new charity to support and hope to raise even more money for worthy causes through their design work. “We’re over the moon at the success it has had so far”, said David. “We’ve had orders from all over the UK and even one from the USA!”

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Time for you – Taking a Break from Caring For many, the challenges of caring for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled family member are simply a part of daily life.

Caregiving, though, is a demanding job and no one is equipped to do it alone. For many, respite care provides short-term breaks that can relieve stress, restore energy, and promote balance in your life. eeking support and maintaining your own health are key to managing your role as a caregiver.

Using respite care before you become exhausted, isolated, or overwhelmed is ideal, and just anticipating regular relief can become a lifesaver.

There are many different types of respite care. It may even be possible to have a combination - from day care where the person you are caring for goes to a day centre, through to a short stay in a care home.

Westward Care is a local provider of respite care and Southlands, based in Roundhay, is just one of their homes offering such accommodation. The surroundings, whilst luxurious, are only a small element of making sure that anyone who comes to stay for respite is safe, secure and comfortable.

“People contact Southlands for respite care for a variety of reasons”, said Helen Lewis, General Manager at Southlands. “In some instances the carer is exhausted and needs an immediate rest. For others is might be that they have a family wedding or holiday that they are attending and therefore need support and care for their loved one whilst they are away. We also offer end of life care and have the Gold Standards Accredited Framework for this specialised support.”

To make sure someone’s stay is special, it really helps to know a bit about the individual before they come to stay. “We aim to make it a true home-from-home experience so the carer can feel confident that the break will be of benefit to both of them”, said Helen. “It is important that the person coming to stay is part of the decision - I find out what kind of books they read, make sure the fridge is

stocked with things they like. If they want a phone or TV in the apartment we can arrange that. They have their own front door and visitors can come at anytime.”

Southlands is not your typical care or respite home. It really is pushing the boundaries of what people can expect, including a range of affordable options and care packages. People who have experienced Southlands once keep coming back. One gentleman has even gone on to purchase one of the apartments where he can maintain his independence, whilst receiving on-going care and support when he needs it.

If you are a carer and would like further information on the respite offer at Southlands, you and the person you care for, are invited to visit the respite apartments and meet the staff. To book your visit, please contact Helen Lewis on 0113 265 5876, email: info@westwardcare.co.uk or view www.westwardcare. co.uk

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iverdance, now in its 21st year and still touring, comes to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 19th – Friday 22nd April.

Originally, Riverdance was created

by Michael Flatley and Jean Butler as an interval feature during the 1994 EuroVision Song Contest in Dublin. No one had thought beyond that. It brought the house down. All over the world people were on their feet. There was such a demand for more that in record time they built on what they had and developed an entire show.

Today, 21 years later, it is still touring!

“It took off like a rocket!” said Julian Erskine, Executive Producer, who has been with Riverdance since the very beginning.

“There was no grand plan for world domination. It is amazing that even 21 years on, I still look forward to seeing it. It gives me a buzz and always sends people out of

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the theatre with a great smile on their face.”

Riverdance companies are currently touring the UK and The States, and later this year will undertake their eighth tour of China. Although much of the show remains the same as on the opening night, new numbers and new music are regularly introduced and the dancers are constantly changing.

“Today, the core dancers are Irish and British”, said Julian. “But dancers join us from all over the world – America, Russia, Spain, all over. They usually stay about three or four years, sometimes before they go on to continue their studies. The turnover helps to keep the whole show fresh. This year we have our main Irish male dancer teaming up with a Flamenco dancer and a percussionist in a stunning piece, and there’s a wonderful ‘a cappella’ number from the girls.”

Riverdance transformed Irish dance.

Before it there were no professional Irish dancers. Irish dancing was kept alive solely through competition. But, Julian is convinced that it is this competitive attitude that has made the show so compelling. The dancers are continually competing against each other, so the standard is consistently superb.

Composed by Bill Whelan, produced

by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, Riverdance has been experienced by over 2.9 million people in the UK. This is a chance for Leeds fans old and new to celebrate a milestone for an incredible show.

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Roundhay Artists Open Studios or a third year, professional artists in Roundhay are opening their studios to the public, and this time, due to its previous success, it will be for two days Sunday 1st May and Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May, 11am – 5pm.

be able to purchase one-off pieces of art and commission work to individual specifications.

Open Studios provides an opportunity for people to see the wide range of creative talent in the area, including portraiture, ceramics, landscapes and abstract paintings, textiles, sculpture, glass and experimental mixed media. It’s a chance to engage with the artists, discover the passion and inspiration that drives them and watch them at work. You will also

A map with details of the artists will be available at Oakwood Farmers’ Market and various other local outlets. It can also be downloaded from www.roundhayartists. com, or Facebook/Roundhayartiststudios The Open Studios is supported by Roundhay Councillors Christine Macniven, Ghulam Hussain and Bill Urry, by OTRA and by St Andrews and St Edmunds Churches

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Original Art for a Snip!

Professional artists in North Leeds are clearing out their studios, attics and cellars and offering people the chance to buy original art and fine craft, including many previously unseen works, at excellent prices.

‘Art Treasures Found Under the Bed’ will be held on Saturday 9th April, 10.30am – 4pm at Queen’s Hall, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 294 Harrogate Road LS17 6LE. Some 25 artists are taking part in the event, many of whom have shown in galleries across the UK. These include Gary Crowder, Si Smith, Gillian Holding, Catherine Warburton, Nick Claiden, Jon Vogler, Jacky Rough, Janis Goodman, Debbie Samuel, Keiko Harada, Tony Driver, Michael Cox, and Ed Bennett.

They work in a wide range of media and the show will include paintings, drawings, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, glass, textiles and photography, and prices range from about £1 up to around £250 (cash or cheques only).

“There’s no pressure to buy”, said Organiser Debbie Samuel. “Everyone is welcome to come and support the event, talk to the artists and enjoy a cuppa and some live music.”

All proceeds from donations on the door, raffle, refreshments and artists’ participation fees will go to St Gemma’s Hospice.

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To coincide with the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Red Ladder Theatre, The Carriageworks, and Leeds Civic Arts Guild will present ‘Leeds Lads’, a brand new community play, from Friday 17th – Saturday 25th June. The play will follow a young woman’s journey into Leeds’ secret past and transport audiences from the turmoil and tensions of war, to the rich, multicultural city we know today.

Pictured: David Wheatley (Leeds Arts Guild) Antony Clavane, Rod Dixon & Jamie Jones-Buchanan.

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‘Leeds Lads’, written by Antony Clavane and Nick Stimson, the writers behind ‘Promised Land’, is about the people of Leeds, past and present – their fears, loves and friendships, and performed by the people of Leeds. Selected through open audition, the community cast of around 40 actors and musicians will have the opportunity to perform and learn about professional theatre under the direction of Red Ladder’s artistic director, Rod Dixon.

One of the cast will be Leeds Rhino’s Rugby League legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan, who makes his stage debut. Amongst the Leeds Pals who fought and died at the Battle of Somme were members of the Leeds Rugby League Club and Buchanan, a trustee of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, believes that the project is a fitting tribute to the former players and fellow Leeds Pals. For these lads, going to war wasn’t so much to fight for the cause, it was to support each other, to have each other’s back.

Auditions took place mid March and rehearsals start 10th April. The play will be at The Carriageworks from 17th – 25th June. For tickets, contact 0113 376 0318 or carriageworkstheatre.org.uk. For more details on the play, visit www.redladder.co.uk

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RSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Play For The Nation The Royal Shakespeare Company brings ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Play for the Nation’ to The Alhambra in Bradford from Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th April. irected by RSC Deputy Artistic Director, Erica Whyman, the play brings together RSC actors, amateur actors from West Yorkshire, and local school children. Eighteen professional actors will be joined by Leeds Arts Centre (LAC) actors as the Mechanicals and the Samuel Lister Academy’s children will form part of Titania’s fairy train.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Play for the Nation is a co-production between the Royal Shakespeare Company and amateur theatre companies across the UK. Members of the RSC Education and creative teams will visit Samuel Lister Academy to rehearse with the children, who will be able to create their own special fairy worlds, learn a song and dance routine, and explore the lines of text that they will perform in the show.

“This anniversary year is about celebrating the legacy of our national poet, and the best way to do that is by opening Shakespeare up to everyone”, said Jacqui O’Hanlon, RSC Director of Education. “Our Dream tour and the other initiatives we’re announcing in 2016 will help us to do just that by giving as many children and young people as possible the best introduction to Shakespeare’s work regardless of their background, where they live, or what school they go to.”

Some of Shakespeare’s best loved characters, the ‘Mechanicals’, are a loveable bunch of craftsmen and women who put themselves forward to entertain royalty at the end of the play. In Bradford the roles will be played by members of Leeds Arts Centre: Tazmin Bennison, Rachel Brewin, Ed Corbet, Fiona Galloway, Barry Green, Ben Hopwood, and Ken Taylor. Tickets (£13 - £27.50) are available from 01274 432000 or www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

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The TRANSFORM weekend launches at Live Art Bistro on Friday 22nd April, presenting

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“This bite-sized, introductory programme embodies Transform’s adventurous spirit and our continued desire to reimagine what theatre can look like”, says Creative Director Amy Letman. “We are passionate about creating bold theatre works that are rooted in our home city, whilst connecting with the wider world and international artists.” Highlights include:

city sites and outdoor spaces.

World Premiere of Wanted Award-winning director Chris Goode is collaborating with a topflight team of creatives to transform people’s unpredictable desires into reality, creating an unforgettable show that asks what happens when you really give your audiences what they want.

Individuals, families, community groups and local organisations answer the question “what do you most want to see on stage?”

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UK Premiere of Schönheitsabend Saturday 23rd April sees the UK

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performance and events gives a taster of what’s to come, unveiling initial plans for the next Transform Festival in April 2017.

premiere of ‘Schönheitsabend’ (a beautiful evening) at Northern Ballet’s Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre. Provocative European choreographers Florentina Holzinger and Vincent Riebeek look back on the stars of the queer, avant-garde dance tradition. Merging madness and ecstasy with explicit eroticism, ‘Schönheitsabend’ is an absurd love story where reality and dream combine.

Transform Trailblazer is a tantalizing tease of themes and creative ideas currently in development for 2017 – from the ‘reclaim the night’ movement and contemporary gender politics, to cultural divisions, and global threats, to subtle explorations of new artistic territories. Taking place at Slung Low’s HUB in Holbeck, this Saturday afternoon event features a pay what you decide lunch and offers a sneak preview of exciting new projects by RashDash, Javaad Alipoor, and Tim Etchells .

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launch of the Lift Off & Transform Award, a partnership between TRANSFORM and Leeds Beckett University for promising graduate artists. TRANSFORM will introduce brand new Leeds company Stitch Theatre, comprising Martyna Kozanecka and James Rowling, with their Lift Off & Transform award-winning show ‘Rise to Vertex’ at Live Art Bistro.

The weekend ends with the infamous Transform Party at Live Art Bistro on Saturday 23rd April, featuring music, performance and revelry.

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Oakwood Farmers’ Market Seeks Volunteers to Secure its Future rganisers of Oakwood Farmers’ Market are appealing for volunteers to come forward to safeguard the market’s long-term future. Currently made up of seven dedicated volunteers, the committee has launched a campaign to enlist additional volunteers to help run and operate the market.

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Roundhay WI joined forces with Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP) in helping to keep Roundhay Park a litter free area on 7th March.

“You could say that this is a form of succession planning”, said Jill Jones, who originally came up with idea for the market. “Over the past eight years, Oakwood Farmers’ Market has become a popular shopping destination both for the local community and visitors from further afield. However, whilst there is plenty of passion left in the market committee, we can’t go on forever. So we’ve decided to invite others to get involved and work with us to continue the work that has been done so far. We would like future generations to benefit from our original vision.”

The market has been running every third Saturday at Oakwood Clock since 2008 and is part of the Roundhay Environment Action Project (REAP).

With regular and guest stallholders, no two markets are ever the same, selling everything from artisan bread and locally reared meat to homemade soups and fresh fruit and veg. Craft demonstrations, local artists and musicians help to create a real family atmosphere.

“The market is an integral part of community life but many don’t realise that it’s down to the commitment of a small team of volunteers that the market can take place at all”, said Pat Urry, Chair of the Committee.

“We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers who are interested in continuing the market’s aim to provide local nutritious food and products, and support healthy, environmentally friendly lifestyles. There are many ways to get involved, both behind the scenes and on market days. Ensuring the market continues is a priority but, as with all community projects, without a team behind the scenes, it simply won’t happen. This is a great opportunity to join the team staging one of the region’s most vibrant farmers’ markets – it can be extremely rewarding and satisfying.”

Oakwood Farmers’ Market takes place every third Saturday, 9am-12.30pm. Interested volunteers can visit the REAP stall on market day or contact Pat Urry on 07581 301562 / 0113 2690340, or paturry1@gmail.com. For information about the market, visit www. oakwoodfarmersmarke.com or Facebook

Each year over a million visitors visit the park and that can mean an awful lot of litter.

Every Friday Roundhay WI walks around the Park and so has a keen interest keeping it tidy. They thoroughly enjoyed joining the FoRP volunteers in picking up the litter, filling several bags.

The litter pick was part of the nationwide ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign, which aims to clean up Britain ahead of the monarch’s ninetieth birthday this Summer.

Getting into the spirit of the exercise, several members donned their tiaras – making it a very posh litter pick indeed!

Roundhay WI meet on the second Thursday of the month at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, LS8. For details, email: wiroundhay@gmail.com

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Leeds & Moortown Marks Thirtieth Anniversary he Leeds & Moortown Furniture Store was started by a small group of friends at Moortown Baptist Church in 1986. They began by collecting unwanted furniture and passing it on to people in need. Back then they used an old horse box for transport and various cellars and sheds for storage.

Thirty years on the ethos that inspired setting it up, is still what drives the Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store, only now it is a registered charity housed in a ten thousand square foot warehouse, employing eight staff and handling more than five thousand items of donated furniture every year.

In May the Store plans to mark its thirtieth anniversary by hosting a fish and chip lunch at its Seacroft base and inviting 30 of Leeds’ most influential citizens: MPs, councillors, local business people etc.

“The plan is to highlight the enormous amount of hardship that exists in and around Leeds”, says John Sherbourne, who took over as the charity’s Chair of Trustees six years ago.

“Sitting them down to a plate of fish and chips, surrounded by piles of second hand furniture, will emphasise this. In many ways it’s sad that we still exist, and that the demand for our services is as great as ever.”

For more information about the work of the Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store, and particularly if you would like to be on their anniversary lunch guest list, please email johnsherbourne2@ gmail.com If you have furniture to donate contact 0113 273 9727, info@ leedsandmoortown.org.uk or visit www. leedsandmoortown.org.uk

North Leeds Charity Beer Festival 2016 he Rotary Club of Roundhay is set to present its Fifth Annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, in association with North Leeds Cricket Club, from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th April.

Since the inaugural festival in 2012, it has raised over £15k for local charities and projects, including Gipton Together, John Jamieson School, St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Sylvia Wright Trust, and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – as well as supporting Rotary’s education, water projects and disaster relief where needed. Last year’s festival raised over £5,500 – their best result to date.

The 2016 theme is Welsh V Yorkshire beers, aka Tykes V Taffies!

There will be 18 cask ales from Wales going head-tohead with 18 from Leeds.

As in previous festivals, there will also be a selection of local cider. Alternative, non-alcoholic beverages will be available, as will Wilson’s of Crossgates famous pork pies.

As well as beer the festival has gained a reputation for great music from local bands and performers and this year will be no exception.

Headlining on Saturday night will be the great Blind Dead McJones Band.

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The EU Referendum Like the Scottish referendum, the EU referendum is one of the most important decisions for Britain in a generation. Let’s hope for a reasoned and sensible debate on the merits, rather than a ding dong between ambitious big beast politicians.

What would Brexit mean for Britain when more than half our trade is with the EU? Will we not have to apply many EU rules to access this market, and still have to contribute financially?

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May I quickly thank all those Alwoodley residents who turned up to our March PACT meeting at the beginning of the month. We had not had a turn out like it for months (possibly even years) – it was a superb welcome to PC Lane. I’m looking forward to an even bigger turn out at Treetops on Monday 4th April, 6.30pm. Don’t let me down Alwoodlians, its our chance to ensure our neighbourhood policing team are fully aware of our policing concerns.

Now for some fantastic news – at the beginning of March our new health centre was completed and handed over to the doctors who will be based there. An open day was held on 22nd March and it is quite clear that the upgrade in the local health provision is going to be dramatic.

quality and safety, would still apply so if we excluded ourselves from the conference table, what influence will we have when decisions affecting us are made? And what sort of country would a stand alone Britain be now we are not a major imperial power with the guaranteed trade links of the 1950s.

And what about the more than two million Britons living and working in Europe - a million in Spain and 300,000 in France alone? Rarely mentioned in discussions about EU migrants in Britain, what happens to them if Britain leaves? Will our spurned neighbours be generous to them?

The Guardian recently listed things the EU has brought us ranging from most of our trade and structural funding to areas of industrial decline, to clean beaches and rivers, cleaner air, lead free petrol, restrictions on landfill dumping, cheaper mobile charges, freedom to travel, access to European health services, labour protection and enhanced social welfare, equal pay legislation, holiday entitlement, the right

Fantastic news - our new health centre opens 29th March In recent years (and certainly in recent months) there were times when Neil, Peter and I were required to ensure that Leeds City Council did everything possible to get our Health Centre open on time. It is therefore a huge relief to know that all is now good to go.

The beginning of March also saw those who are starting high school

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in September 2016 receive their school offers. The process will be repeated for those applying for the first year of Primary School in the middle of April.

The shortage of school places in parts of North Leeds has been well documented. This can therefore be a worrying time for parents, either those waiting for a Primary School offer, or those who have not been offered an appropriate high school place.

I am always here to assist parents and pupils who have not received a school offer that they consider suitable - whether that be general advice, or guiding and representing you through the full school appeal process. As your Alwoodley Councillor I am here to help you.

For any and all local queries your Alwoodley councillors are always here to help.

Have a great month.

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Leeds North East Chapel Allerton Library was the venue for the recent launch of Iby Knill’s latest book, ‘The Woman With Nine Lives’, published by Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd. I was flattered to have been asked to write a foreword to this book, and I feel very privileged to know Iby. I first met her after seeing her on the BBC’s ‘My Story’. She spoke of her experiences in Hitler’s Europe and particularly in Auschwitz in a way which transported the listener back in time. Perhaps the part of her story that impressed me most was her account of how she and a group of other women were able to support one another, sticking together in a way that made it harder for them to be picked off individually.

Iby kept her story locked inside her head for a very long time, but once she began to tell it, it came pouring out. Her first book, ‘The Woman without a Number’, was just the beginning. Although she is now in her nineties, she continues to give talks all over the UK. As her MP, in 2010 I was able to introduce her to the Speaker of the House of Commons, Mr John Bercow, who was so moved by her story that he invited her to address MPs, Peers and staff of the House.

Iby writes beautifully – she is also a poet – and her books are compelling records of her extraordinary experiences. Although

Her books are compelling records of her extraordinary experiences the subject matter can be bleak, Iby writes with grace and humour, so that the books are uplifting rather than depressing. It is as if she cannot rest until the whole world has heard what she has to say. My admiration for Iby increases every time I talk to her. She reminds us that though humanity can be capable of evil, it can also overcome it through forgiveness and friendship.

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Determined to Summat Deliver for Leeds 2016 f I hadn’t already been a fan of our city before I dropped in to see Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, I certainly would have been by the time I left!

Judith has been an elected member of the Council since 1996 and five of those years were as Deputy Leader. She has served in several departments, including Children and Families, Planning, Education and Leisure. She knows the workings of the Council inside out and is determined in her new role to get Leeds the recognition it deserves as a progressive, vibrant city with so much to offer.

‘Passionate’ is such an overused word, but I believe Judith really is passionate about Leeds and its success on all levels.

It was this passion that prompted her to accompany David Cameron to Singapore and Malaysia, and George Osborne to China on trade missions (something she received some criticism for). “I wanted to make sure everyone knew that Leeds was open for business and how can you do that if you’re not there?” she asked.

She reels off Leeds recent successes like Le Grand Depart and Tour de Yorkshire, The Rugby World Cup, the World Triathlon Series, the sports facilities at Leeds Beckett, where so many of the UK’s top athletes train, theatre, opera and dance in the city, the outreach and inclusion programmes that thrive on the city’s diversity. Of course, Leeds will definitely be bidding for European City of Culture 2023.

There is also the every day business of running a successful city. The Council has seen a reduction in core funding of £180 million since 2010, with savings in excess of £76 million needing to be found in 2016/17.

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Needless to say, trying to provide all the necessary services for the city with such reduced budgets is extremely challenging.

Services have had to be reduced and sometimes cut. Judith has been particularly upset by the fact that the Council and its staff have often been blamed for these cuts, when it has been the result of Government cuts.

She made her frustration plain in December/January when the floods hit Leeds.

The Government had shelved a previously agreed flood prevention programme for the city – if this had been carried out as planned it’s unlikely that the flooding would have happened. But Council workers turned out immediately and worked tirelessly alongside local communities to clear up – underlining the feeling of community that there is across the city.

One of the reasons I wanted to catch Judith was to acknowledge that she was the first ever female leader of Leeds City Council. I didn’t realise quite how unusual this was – there are 352 local councils around the country but only 51 of their leaders are female. What’s more, among the core cities – Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield – there are only two female leaders, in Sheffield and here in Leeds – which perhaps speaks to the progressive nature of a city determined to be recognised as one of the UK’s greats.

The perfect opportunity to share your ideas and discover some new ones Following a great event in November 2014, Summat is back at the University of Leeds with the same dynamic and thought provoking, all day event. There will be workshops, hosted by community groups and organisations from across the city, stalls, guest speaker panels, children’s activities and lots in between.

Guest speakers lined up for the event include Andy Greene from Disabled People Against The Cuts, and campaigner and performer Dan Glass.

It is the perfect opportunity to share your ideas, discover some new ones, find out about an issue that is completely new to you, or get involved in a campaign for something you are already passionate about.

For more information, or to get involved as a volunteer on the day, visit info@leedsforchange.org.uk. Search ‘Summat 2016’ on Facebook, Twitter or Eventbrite to register for your free ticket for the day.

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The Impact of World War One on a School Community Leading a student trip to the battlefields of northern France in the 1980s, history teacher John Davies recognised a name on one of the graves as a former pupil of Leeds Grammar School.

ieutenant Herbert Cheetham was just 20 years of age when he died trying to help a wounded comrade during the Battle of Passchendaele.

Realising that Lt Cheetham was one of hundreds of old boys who had served in World War One, John began to delve deeper into the archives and thirty years later has written a book telling their stories.

The publication of ‘A High Ideal: Leeds Grammar School and the Great War’ coincides with the centenary of the war. It records the contributions of 776 old boys and staff members involved in the conflict, including 130 who lost their lives, and explores how the school was affected during and after the war.

“With the centenary of World War One I felt there was an obligation to recognise those former pupils who served, and those who lost

their lives”, said John. “It became a labour of love to record their stories and I hope this book will help to keep their memory alive.”

Leeds Grammar School is now part of The Grammar School at Leeds following the merger with Leeds Girls’ High School (LGHS) in 2008. A section of the book is dedicated to the contribution of LGHS to the war effort.

John Davies taught history and religious studies at LGS from 1976 – 1992, before becoming headmaster at LGS Junior School.

In 2006 he moved to Moorlands School as headmaster and, following his retirement, returned to GSAL in 2013 as school archivist.

A High Ideal: Leeds Grammar School and the Great War is available from GSAL (£20 paperback / £30 hardback). To order a copy, contact 0113 229 1552 or alumni@ gsal.org.uk

Remembering Those Who Fought in WWI Ro u n d h a y C o u n c i l l o r s Ghulam Hussain, Bill Urry and Christine Macniven have commissioned, on behalf of the community, a memorial bench to commemorate those who fought in the First World War. The bench, which will be placed in the garden of the Oakwood Library, will be unveiled on Oakwood Day (7th May). It is intended to decorate the garden with pictures of people who fought in WWI. It would be helpful if residents of Oakwood/Roundhay could provide the councillors with copies of pictures of relatives who fought in that war. The participants need not have been residents of Roundhay themselves, but have a connection with it. It is a way to pay tribute to those ancestors who fought to preserve the values of this country.

Pictures of people who fought in the war will be displayed in the garden Please email scans of the photos, together with the person’s name, and any other details that you care to include, to info@ oakwoodtra.org. Alternatively, send the picture to Oakwood Traders and Residents Association, 641A Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4BA

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he curlew is one of the most distinctive birds you are likely to come across in the UK. Of all the wading birds it has the longest beak, which it uses to probe deep into the mud of estuaries for small invertebrates, including worms, shellfish and shrimps. In Winter, curlews can be seen in large numbers off the coast, joining other migratory waders, but in Summer they move to their breeding grounds in moorland areas. Here it is possible to hear their very distinctive cur-loo call, a sound so evocative of these high open spaces.

Like many waders, curlews have streaked and barred grey-brown plumage, which allows them to blend in with their surroundings, but in flight their pointed white rump is clearly visible. The Humber Estuary has some

of the largest winter gatherings of curlews, and many breed in the Pennines.

However, there have been worrying declines in the breeding population Photo: throughout much of the Andy Hay UK, with the Breeding RSPBBird Survey indicating images. significant declines in com Scotland, England and Wales, and an overall UK decline of 42% between 1995 and 2008. Possible causes of this decline are habitat loss (drainage and afforestation of moorland) and predation of nests by foxes and other mammals.

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GreenThumb Does Three Peaks for St Gemma’s The GreenThumb lawn-care team will be walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 1st May in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice.

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Between the showers there are usually moments of warmth and sunshine offering gardeners an opportunity to get outside and get growing.

You will no doubt have noticed the new patches of meadow planting that have appeared throughout

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You will no doubt have noticed the new patches of meadow planting that have appeared throughout the city in recent years. Most are annual meadows that provide a huge surge of colour from early Summer right through to late October, or even beyond if the frosts come late.

It’s possible to create the same stunning effects in a patch of your own garden without too much trouble and seeds can be planted right now. Various mixes are available including short varieties for smaller spaces, or a whole range of colour co-ordinated blends with exciting names like ‘Volcanic’ and ‘Sundance’.

Select a planting area that is open and sunny and doesn’t get waterlogged, dig it over and remove weeds, then rake to get a fine texture to sprinkle your seeds onto. It is much easier to sow the seed if it is mixed well with sharp sand. You will need two grams of seed for each square metre of meadow.

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HAIL CAESAR DIRECTED BY: : THE COEN BROTHERS STARRING: GEORGE CLOONEY, JOSH BROLIN, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, CHANNING TATUM, TILDA SWINTON

CERT: 12A RUNNING TIME: 106 MINS he Coens are back on familiar ground and astride their hobbyhorse in this bright and breez y comedy caper, a hilarious and affectionate paean to the golden age of Hollywood.

Josh Brolin is studio exec Eddie Mannix, a ‘fixer’ who if he can’t quite keep the talent out of trouble at least keeps it out of the papers.

Keeping the movie-making machine humming along is business as usual for Mannix but a troublesome spanner is thrown in the works when A-list matinee idol Baird Whitlock (Clooney), star of the earnest but unintentionally hysterical biblical epic of the title, is abducted by a group with Marxist leanings (made up mostly of disgruntled screenwriters) calling themselves ‘The Future’.

The scenes from the films within the film deliver some of the biggest laughs

On top of this, Mannix has to juggle actors between various pictures and deal with a syncronised swimmer’s inconvenient pregnancy, while being headhunted for a position at defense company, Lockheed.

Hail Caesar sees the Coens returning to some of their recurrent obsessions; the early 50’s setting is one they’ve visited before and clearly have an affinity for, and the Hollywood insider, behind the scenes action is subject matter the brothers are well versed in and is apt material for their droll, sardonic brand of humour. It could be said that Hail Caesar is the comedic flipside to the nightmarish Barton Fink, their 1991 masterpiece which charts an idealistic playwright’s decent into Tinseltown hell. This is a considerably more upbeat affair and shares its infectious, exuberant energy with the underrated Frank Capra homage, The Hudsucker Proxy.

As with most Coen pictures, what shines through is their deep love and extensive knowledge of cinema.

Their instinctive appreciation (and subversion) of genre tropes is one of the most notable hallmarks of their career and in this case it’s the scenes from the films within the film that deliver some of the biggest laughs; the

aforementioned, titular Hail Caesar, a delightfully camp, show-stopping song and dance number (No Dames!) from a sailor-comedy-musical, making good use of Channing Tatum’s rug-cutting prowess, and a brilliant scene in which British director, Laurence Laurentz (Ralph Fiennes giving his considerable comedy chops another welcome airing) vainly attempts to wrangle a singing

cowboy star who’s been transplanted from a western into his drawing room farce.

The film’s starry cast is largely composed of returning Coen Brothers veterans but due to the flighty nature of the story, most are confined to little more than fleeting cameos with only Brolin’s Mannix who connects the dots, clocking up any substantial screen time.

While I found Hail Caesar amusing and entertaining, I fear due to its frivolous, throwaway air, it might be destined to be considered one of the ‘lesser Coens’, to be filed alongside ‘Intolerable Cruelty’ and ‘The Ladykillers’.

The critical reaction has been mixed with some being, I feel, unfairly dismissive claiming it to be too much style over substance. To my mind, the film has much to recommend it.

It’s beautifully shot by the Coens’ go-to cinematographer, the incomparable Roger Deakins, it’s warmly nostalgic with lovingly rendered period detail, and features some cracking comic turns from a superb cast and, while it may not rank up there with some of the Coen Brothers’ best, it’s certainly deserving of a viewing.

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‘Writing on Air’: A Literature Festival on the Radio!

‘Writing on Air’, which runs from 15th – 17th April, is Chapel FM’s first three day literature festival broadcast live on radio. It is designed to showcase the wealth of literary talent across the county. From short stories, radio drama, poetry, fiction, lyric writing, horror, and script writing, to discussions, open mic, master classes and an all-night Readathon, the Festival offers a range of opportunities for writers of all ages to get involved.

Chapel FM’s inspirational surroundings provide the perfect setting to get creative juices flowing. “I’m involved in at least two programmes”, said writer Hannah Stone. “As a newcomer to radio, I’m thrilled to be learning new ways of presenting my poetry and it’s great to meet other writers.”

“Unexpected things always emerge when two or more writers gather in one place!” said fellow writer Barney Bardsley.

“I’m looking forward to celebrating our many quirks and creative diversions, in one gorgeous, on-air feast!”

Peter Spafford, Director of Words at Chapel FM added: ‘Love The Words’ is our ongoing on-air platform for writers of all ages to try out their work. ‘Writing on Air’ is a chance for our regular contributors to create their own programmes, but it’s

also an open invitation to people to come into this wonderful studio space and do interesting, oddball things. Once they’re here, they won’t want to leave!”

Take part in the Readathon!

This will start at around 10.30pm on Saturday 16th April and go through the night. They are reading David Hendy’s book ‘Noise: A Human History of Sound and Listening’. You can volunteer to read for anything from one hour to the entire night!

For full details, visit: www.chapelfm.co.uk/ news/writing-on-air/ or contact peter@ headstogether.org. Tickets to be in the studio audience are available from www. chapelfm.eventbrite.co.uk Chapel FM, Old Seacroft Chapel, York Road, LS14 6JB

‘A Total Thug Up’ at Oblong Cinema Oblong Cinema takes place on the first Thursday of the month with the main aim being to discover and showcase local filmmaking talent in Leeds and Yorkshire, but also to show independent national and international films.

Screenings are held in the hall at Woodhouse Community Centre. On Thursday 7th April (7pm) the film is ‘A Total Thug-Up’. Lovable rogues Danny and Pistons work for gangster Midas King, and he has a easy job for them – to find a stolen antique sword which was hidden near a reservoir ten years earlier and hand it on to Benny Phakes - the fence. But nothing is that simple add girl-in-trouble Priya, local villain Adam the Scrote, inept thugs Rambo & Anil and you have ... a Total Thug-Up This is a Yorkshire film made by a filmmaking team from the Wakefield area, with little support, much enthusiasm, a lot of skill - and bags of attitude! Writer and producer Terry Baron Turner will be at the screening to introduce the film and for a Q&A afterwards. Admission is free! donations accepted but not required.

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John Law’s Congregation Thu 7 Apr, Seven Arts

Neck Deep Tue 19 Apr, Leeds Beckett University

Saltaire, £15. Combining the traditions of the

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Paris Hotclub sound of Reinhardt & Grappelli

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The Professionals Fri 1 Apr, Brudenell Social

Akua Naru Fri 8 Apr, The HiFi Club, £13.20.

Club, £15.40. Punk rock band formed by ex-Sex

Classic boom bap hip hop sounds, socially

Mission of Burma Thu 21 Apr, Belgrave Music

Pistols guitarist Steve Jones & drummer Paul

conscious rhymes & jazz-soul elements.

Hall, £13.75. Legends of the American indie rock &

Holy Moly & The Crackers Tue 19 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Gypsy Folk & Roll.

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Sonic Youth, Nirvana & R.E.M.

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Show of Hands Fri 22 April, Victoria Hall

£4.40. 4 piece Desert Rock outfit.

Philippa Hanna Sat 9 April. Chapel Allerton House

Saltaire, £18. Folk & Roots duo showcasing

Strangeforms Festival Sat 2 - Sun 3 Apr, Wharf

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Lucius Sat 9 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £13.20.

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Cast Sat 23 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £19.25.

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Afrobeat infused Hip-Hop.

The La’s & Shack.

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Black Mountain Sun 10 Apr, Brudenell Social Purson Sat 2 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70.

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5-piece, female fronted ‘Gothic Psychedelia’ band

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Brazilian Hip-Hop pioneer.

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Steve Mason Mon 25 Apr, Belgrave Music Hall,

£9.35. ‘Psychedelic forest folk’ from Finland.

£18.15. Former Beta Band front man who merges

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The Petty Heartbreakers Sun 3 Apr, Duck & Drake, 6pm, free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers.

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Wolfmother Wed 13 Apr, O2 Academy, £23.55.

Full throttle, riff-heavy Blues Rock.

The Besnard Lakes Mon 4 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Canadian indie rock band from Montreal.

Shonen Knife Tue 26 Apr, Brudenell Social Club, £13.75. All-girl Japanese 3-piece punk-pop band

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Lee Hooker, Duke Ellington, Buddy Bolden &

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Run with The Rhinos The Leeds Rhinos Foundation’s ‘Run with the Rhinos’ programme offers races for every type of runner and plenty of rewards for runners and walkers supporting the charity. here are a number of packages and incentives for fundraisers, including exclusive social gatherings, free fitness sessions, and corporate match day hospitality packages to Leeds Rhinos home fixtures. All runners receive a Leeds Rhinos Foundation race day shirt.

Races for 2016 include: PlusNet Leeds Half Marathon (8th May) & Yorkshire Marathon (York 9th October); Asda Foundation Leeds 10k (10th July) & York 10k (7th August); Urban Trail Runner Temple Newsam (8th June), Roundhay Park (13th July) & Middleton Woods (21st August).

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The Foundation has a 40-strong team of committed individuals trained in educating, inspiring and improving the lives of children and adults through the

charity’s sport, education, health and arts projects. It has become one of the most prominent sports related charities in the country.

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Get Running for Brain Tumour Research he Run for All Leeds 10k is on 10th July and Brain Tumour Research and Support is inviting you to run with them. The run attracts people of all running abilities, from the enthusiast to the elite. And, this year you can aim to beat your personal best (PB) with the new flatter, faster running course.

Entry costs £20 (non-refundable) and includes a fundraising pack, fundraising support, BTRS running top, support on the day, free goodies,

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They ask that you raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship. The money raised will help provide support to patients and families across the Yorkshire & Humberside region affected by brain tumours, as well as helping to fund vital brain tumour research.

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Yona to Dive for Jamaica in Rio Yona Knight-Wisdom’s Rio 2016 dream was achieved recently in Brazil when he made history by becoming the first Jamaican diver to qualify for the Olympics, scoring 397 in the 3M dive in the prelims at the FINA Diving World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. He went on to win Silver in one of the best performances of his career.

The 20 year old (left) from Chapeltown trains with Team GB and is a member of the City of Leeds Diving Club, based at the John Charles Centre.

Although Leeds born, Yona’s father is from Jamaica – giving him the opportunity to dive for that country. He made his debut for Jamaica in 2012 and since then has competed against the best in the world at numerous top international diving competitions.

“Diving for Great Britain is at a really high standard with the likes of Tom Daley and Jack Laugher”, said Yona. “It would have been quite hard for me to get onto the GB team at the internationals. But my coach, Edwin Jongejans, believed that I could compete at these international events to a decent standard. He suggested that I switch to Jamaica and now I am Jamaica’s first ever Olympics male diver!”

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‘Doc’ Bartlett Joins GB Snowboarding Team As portfolio careers go, GP and prosnowboarder is hardly the most obvious combo. But such is the unlikely path Dr Gary Bartlett has found himself following.

It was with shock and disbelief that he found himself being invited to join the team

aving graduated from Leeds University, and just completed his GP training, Gary who lives in Meanwood, was offered an opportunity to try out for the GB snowboarding team. Having been a keen snowboarder from an early age, he already had a good deal of experience under his belt. He started taking it more seriously five or six years ago - participating in amateur boarder-cross events and hitting the snowdome at every opportunity. But he was a little nervous at having to distinguish himself among some international snowboarding talent.

Gary’s specialty, snowboarding cross or boarder-cross, is a high speed, downhill race event incorporating jumps and obstacles. It’s difficult for those who are into it in the UK as few places have those kind of runs set up.

From time to time snowdomes will put together a boarder-cross run, so Gary vigilantly kept an eye out for opportunities to practice. That’s how he found out about the Team GB try out.

His primary motivation was to up his game through meeting with top coaches and other boarders.

He certainly wasn’t expecting to be selected. So, it was with shock and disbelief that he found himself being asked to stay behind after the event and invited to join the team.

He now trains alongside Olympic champion Zoe Gillings-Brier. “I remember watching the Winter Olympics in 2014 and seeing Zoe in the snowboard cross events and thinking, how amazing she was and her technical

skill was so spot on”, said Gary. “She became a real role model for me and still is. Now, two years later, I’m on the same team and competing for Great Britain!”

Gary (AKA ‘Doc’!) and the rest of team GBSBX (Great Britain Snowboarding Cross) are now looking forward to various European competitions with an eye to competing in the Snowboarding World Cup. The main thing Gary says he’s taken from this experience is that if you persevere and chase your dream hard

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Leeds Midnight Walk Celebrates Tenth Year! n Saturday 18th June, hundreds of St Gemma’s Hospice supporters, will take on the seven or ten mile sponsored walk around the streets of Leeds for the tenth year. Previously a women-only walk, this year St Gemma’s is also inviting men to take part and help to raise £100,000 for the hospice.

Setting off from Xercise 4 Less Gym in Kirkstall at 10pm, the route takes walkers past Kirkstall Abbey, into Horsforth and onto West Park, with a break for refreshments at the half way point.

“Seeing hundreds of people walking in support of the Hospice is brilliant”,

said Becky Hole, event organiser. “We are so grateful for the support of the local community – without them, we couldn’t keep doing what we do. Since the event began we have raised over £752,431 for St Gemma’s. To celebrate the tenth anniversary, we want to really

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Running for Wheatfields n Sunday 8th May, Seth Chapman is taking on the Leeds Half Marathon to raise money for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. He has never taken part in a run like this before and is running in memory of his aunt Gail, who sadly passed away at the hospice after an eight year battle with cancer.

“I don’t know how I’ll feel after the run”, said Seth, “but I do know that I will complete the race. I’ve been training since mid January, running on local streets and in the gym and I recently started swimming too.”

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Alternatively please send a cheque to Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AE.

Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SC039578). Ref. No. 04760 © Sue Ryder 2016

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Dr Johnson Speaks at Global Forum in New York Dr Tracy Johnson, Headmistress of Gateways School, Harewood, was recently, invited to speak at the Global Forum on Girls’ Education in New York.

Dr Johnson’s session looked at the physical and chemical changes that occur in the brains of children

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Dr Johnson’s session ‘Blame my Brain – not me!’ looked at the physical and chemical changes that occur in the brains of pre-pubescent and pubescent children and how they manifest themselves.

Subsequently she has received invitations to present at schools in the USA, Canada and South Africa.

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Mysterious, Funny & Quite Mad! A Trio of Plays from Ted Hughes he West Yorkshire Playhouse is showing a trio of rare stories from former poet laureate Ted Hughes this April – stories with familiar elements, told from deliciously unexpected angles!

What is that strange laughter coming from the woods? Where did that mysterious new star come from? And what happens when you make a tribe of savages very, very angry?

In ‘The Coming of the Kings’ a greedy innkeeper takes centre stage in an original take on the nativity; ‘Sean, the Fool, the Devil and the Cats’ is a cautionary tale about eating the wrong person’s stew; and ‘The Tiger’s Bones’ tells of an expedition into the wild which hints at the foolishness of modern man.

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“Stumbling across these rarely performed children’s plays by Ted Hughes was like metal detecting treasure on a beach”, said director Jack McNamara. “They were everything I wanted children’s theatre to be: beautiful, mysterious, funny and quite mad.

They also have a deeply moral centre. Ted Hughes understands the intelligence of young audiences and offers them sophisticated themes usually reserved for adults, but with real lightness and invention.”

Performed by an energetic ensemble of actors blending comedy, drama, poetry and music, ‘The Tiger’s Bones’ is a timeless world of folklore and fable, mystery and mayhem. Ted Hughes had a lifelong passion for nurturing creativity in the young and this dazzling and brilliant collection of short plays for children from age seven and their families, follows in the footsteps of ‘How the Whale Became’ and ‘The Iron Man’.

This trio of plays runs from Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th April, 2pm and 7pm daily, in the Courtyard Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse. Tickets (£12.50) are available from 0113 213 7700 or online at www.wyp. org.uk

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Shayan Wins ‘Best at Sport’ in British Muslim Awards Shayan Siraj, junior table tennis ace from Bramhope, recently added another trophy to his collection without having to lift a bat when he was named Best at Sport at the British Muslim Awards 2016.

Schools Encouraged to Enter School Council Awards Greg Mulholland MP is encouraging local schools to enter for the Speaker’s School Council Awards. These awards are run by the Parliamentary Education Service and celebrate the achievements of school councils around the UK that are bringing about positive change in their school or community.

he shortlist in this category was drawn from across the country and included two Yorkshire boxers, a badminton player, footballer, Thai kick boxer and a racing driver. Shayan was the youngest award winner in 22 categories at the ceremony, held in Birmingham.

Now in their fourth year, the British Muslim Awards are presented

by Al Rayan Bank in recognition of a wide range of achievements in business, charity, sport, art and culture, reflecting the breadth of contribution by British Muslims.

Shayan has been playing table tennis since the age of seven

and began representing Yorkshire while still at junior school. At 12, he represented England in an international competition, and last year became a national champion twice in one day, taking both the singles and doubles titles at the U-11 – U-14 Table Tennis England national championships.

This season, he has already helped the Yorkshire cadet team retain the UK National County Table Tennis Championship for the third year running.

Shayan is in Year 10 at The Grammar School at Leeds.

The Awards are open to all schools, from infant to sixth form, and including Special Education Needs (SEN) across the UK. Winning projects are chosen in four age categories (4-7, 8-11, 11-16, 17-19) and the winners will be invited to a prize giving ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.

This year, the Speaker’s School Council Awards are also asking schools to send in blog pieces, ‘top tips’ and images for their website, illustrating the great contribution school councils make to schools and communities, and what can be achieved when young people work together.

Entry forms can be submitted until 16th May. Visit www. speakersschoolcouncil.org for inspiration and guidance on how to enter the competition.

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Community Notices ACTIVE

Chapeltown Cougars Junior Rugby League Club seek new recruits

Alwoodley Community Association Indoor Carpet Bowls Section Meets Fri, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Mixed membership, mostly aged 60+ but younger age groups most welcome.

Friendly social atmosphere & good light exercise. Drop in & give it a try. Details:

Brian K. 07527 730022 Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers Female Morris dancing team welcomes new dancers of any ability. Good exercise.

Friendly, sociable team. Practices Wednesday nights. Details: Sue 07475 435853, www.bettyluptonsladlelaikers.org.uk

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Challenge yourself while raising funds for Yorkshire Cancer Centre, St James’s Hospital. Guaranteed places available.

to join pack from Y-1 to Y- 8, girls & boys, Beginners & experienced players welcome. Qualified coaches & staff, all DBS checked. Details: Sam

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07949975295, mumba40@gmail.com Free Family Fitness Thurs 5.15 –

6.15pm at Roscoe Church Hall, Cross Francis St. Chapeltown LS7 4BZ. Part of Leeds Get Active working together with Feel Good Factor. Children (6+) are the responsibility of accompanying adult.

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Irish Set Dancing meets Tues, 8.30pm at the Irish Centre, York Rd. Lot of fun & a good workout. Open to all, regardless of age or dancing ability.

All dances are taught. Free. Details: Aizlynn Johnston 07731 376773, Caleb Jenkinson 07585 962002, LeedsSetDancer@gmail.com, www. leedsirishsetdancing.co.uk

May 2016. Challenge yourself & raise valuable funds for Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal, St James’s Hospital. Details: Tif

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Health: Mon & Wed, 7 – 8pm at Chapel Allerton Primary School, Harrogate Rd. Mindful Movement: Tues 12 – 1pm & Tai Chi for Health Tues 1.15 – 2.15pm both at Stainbeck Hall, Stainbeck Ln.

Details: 07581 217074, milarepason@ hotmail.co.uk Free Family Fitness Thurs 5.15 –

6.15pm Roscoe Church Hall, Cross Francis St. Chapeltown. Part of Leeds Get Active working with Feel Good Factor. Children (age 6+) are the responsibility of the accompanying adult.

PHGC Snooker Club at Oakwood

Clock Friendly, community focused club keen to welcome new members.

Open Mon - Fri, 5 -11pm. Three tables, licensed bar, competitions & social events throughout the year. All abilities welcome (fortunately for most of the committee!). Coaching available.

thesnookerclub.co.uk, www. thesnookerclub.co.uk Yorkshire 3 Peaks Sat 4 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 Alwoodley Art Group Exhibition & Sale Sat 23/ Sun 24 Apr, 10am -

5pm Community Hall, The Avenue, Alwoodley LS17 2NZ. Original artwork, framed or mounted, plus prints & cards in a wide variety of styles. Homemade refreshments. Adm. free.

Alwoodley Bobbin Lacemaking Group meets Tues, 1.15 – 3.15pm at

Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane, Alwoodley, LS17 7BX. Tuition given. Details: 269 5512

Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed 7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd. (off Chapeltown Rd) Details: leedsmarquetry.org.uk Make It Free craft drop-in Thurs 12.30 – 2.30pm at Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd. LS7 2PP Roundhay Art Group Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. Roundhay LS8 1JN. A group of principally watercolour painters who meet to share skills.

Regular demonstrations by local artists.

New members with some experience welcome. Details: John Irving 293 1465 Shadwell Art Group meets Tues,

2 – 4pm Methodist Church Hall, Main St. Shadwell. Join this friendly group for sketching & painting classes, with tuition & demonstrations. Details: 265

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64 Stainbeck Art Club 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton.

Practicals & demonstrations. 12 Apr: practical with Leila Conway; 26 Apr: practical, pen & wash. New members, all abilities welcome. Details: Pam McFetridge 268 4734, www. staimbeckarts.co.uk

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Coffee Mornings Thurs 10am – 12

noon at the Polish Centre, Newton Hill Rd (off Chapeltown Rd). Speakers on health issues, gentle exercise, arts & crafts, & chance to socialise with other people from the community. Free.

Everyone welcome. Details: 262 1013

Leeds Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale/Coffee morning Sat 14 May, 9.30 – 11.30am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Annuals, perennials, tomato/veg plants. Cake stall, homemade jams & preserves.

Adm £1

Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat, 9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.

Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket. com Plant Fair at Lidgett Lane Allotments Sat 14 May, 10.30am –

12.30pm. Large selection of vegetable plants, fruit bushes, herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, herbs, house plants etc. Plus homemade cakes & coffee for small fee. Raffle & activities

Community Notices for children. Roadside parking. Entry free. All welcome.

Shadwell Methodist Church Coffee Morning 1st Sat 10am – 12 noon run jointly with St Paul’s C of E in Methodist Church Hall.

GROUPS/CLUBS

Friends of Gipton Woods meet monthly to preserve & enhance the 8 hectares of ancient woodland on Roundhay Rd at Oakwood. Nearly 40 bird species can be spotted + lots of flowers...famous for its bluebells. New members welcome. Details: Christine 266 7569 & Facebook.

Friends of Wigton Moor Woods

Alwoodley Chess Club meets Wed,

7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS 17 7NZ. New members welcome. Details: Paul Gelder 269

7111, pagelder@hotmail.co.uk, www. alwoodleychessclub.org.uk Chapel Allerton Allotments & Gardens Association Spring Show Sat 9 Apr, 3 – 4pm Chapel

Allerton Methodist Hall. Fruit, veg & flower categories, homemade cakes, refreshments, raffle & plant sales. Auction of produce 4.15pm. £1 adults, children free, all welcome.

Chippendale Society – widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/ late 18th century. Lectures, study days, visits. Details: 275 956,www. thechippendalesociety.co.uk Friends of Allerton Grange Fields Friendly group of volunteers working to maintain & enhance Allerton Grange Fields off Lidgett Lane, LS17. New volunteers welcome.

Details: foagf@outlook.com, www. friendsallertongrange.org

Friendly group meets monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Dr. Varied programme of activity days, tree & bulb planting, nature quizzes & walks. New members welcome. Details:

Debs 07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349, friendsofwigtonmoorwoods@ gmail.com Leeds & Harrogate Social Club Mon 18 Apr, from 8.30pm at The Toby Carvery (Queen’s Arms) Chapel Allerton. Join uthem for their monthly Club Night. Full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, bookgroups. Details: Robin 293 5928,

enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society Events

1st Tues each month at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers. 5 Apr: AGM followed by Spring Show/demonstration by Gordon Kirby; 3 May: ‘Hostas’ with John Carr; 7 June: ‘All the Colours of the Rainbow’ with Catherine Hilditch. Details:

patdixon2@ntlworld.com

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group

campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meeting: 12 Apr. Details: 278

5495, info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk Leeds Welsh Society Trying to restart

society following the long illness & death of Hon Sec. Mair Pinnell. Details:

Beryl Lee 269 4268 National Vegetable Society Meets

Leeds Guild of Singers Confident

sight-reader? Like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details:

secretary@leedsguildofsingers.org.uk Leeds Folk Fiddle Group is urgently

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

12 Apr, 8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. Headingley, LS5 2AB. Speaker: Vicky Whiteley, who will give a talk on Beekeeping. Plants for sale, raffle, refreshments. Free adm.

Everyone welcome.

Iveta 07547 112171, leeds.violin@gmail. com

Roundhay Planning Forum works with local people, councillors & City Council Officers to influence local planning decisions & deliver key actions & aspirations from the Roundhay Ward Neighbourhood Design Statement. New members welcome.

Details: jen@bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup.wordpress.com

Details: https://sites.google.com/site/ roundhayplanningforum/nds The 52 Club provides a social gathering for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds.

Meets 2nd Mon of each month, 12 noon at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge for lunch, followed by guest speaker.

Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets

Wed 8 – 9.30pm at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Dr LS8.

All abilities welcome. £6 per session.

Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722 RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elders (CARE) welcomes

people over 65 on Thurs, 1.30-3.30pm at Brackenwood Community Centre.

Wide range of entertainment, activities, speakers, trips & special interest clubs.

Details: Andrew or Sue 887 3595 RVS MENA Community Café Fri

am Meanwood Community Centre.

Activities include Tai Chi, tea & dance, knit & sew, & soon walking & poetry clubs. Currently seeking volunteer walkers to support group. Details: Gina

players of all ages & abilities. Tunes of The Shadows feature highly, though other styles also played - all to quality backing tracks. Meetings every three weeks, Thurs at Wetherby District Social Club 7.30 - 11pm. Details: Bob

Wigton Moor Friendship Guild

Bond 07800 982156

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Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble

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Details: Peter Spence 269 4269

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or Sarah 887 3596 Wetherby Guitar Club welcomes

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

May, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS8 1JN ‘Poetry in Song’ a concert celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary with settings of poems to music from the medieval to the contemporary. Tickets £8/£10 on the door. Details: www.cantabile-choir-

Don’t Act Your Age A social

Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat.

Transport can be provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul

268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_chaplin@hotmail.com

meets 3rd Wed, Wigton Moor UR Church, High Ash Dr. LS17. Speakers, slide shows, presentations, & outings.

Try them out for just £2 (incl refreshments). Details: Maureen 268

Christian Science Church Sunday Services & Sunday School 11am.

Testimony Meeting 1st Wed, 8pm.

Devonshire Ave. (next to Texaco petrol station) off Street Lane LS8. Bible based. Everyone welcome.

‘Fall in Love with Life’ Sun 17 Apr, 7pm Weetwood Hall Conference Centre, Otley Rd. LS16 5PS. Free talk, no booking required. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

66 Julian Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues, 2pm at St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Silent meditation in the Christian tradition. Details: 240 3048/ 273 5865

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Café Economique Tues 3 May,

7.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Topic: ‘Trans-Atlantic Trade Investment Partnership (TTIP): Democracy for Sale’, speaker Mark Dearne (War on Want). Adm. £4

Leeds Geological Association Thurs

21 Apr, 7pm in Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds Campus (rear of Sports Centre) Lecture: ‘Geology & Wine in Southern France’ by Dr Roger Southren, Derby University. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs 21 Apr, 7.30pm at The

Leeds Library, 18 Commercial St. A talk

by Martin Watts on ‘Four centuries of Natural History Books in The Leeds Library’. All welcome. Details: www.

leedsphilandlit.org.uk/events.html

WOMEN’S GROUPS Alwoodley WI comes together 3rd

Wed, 7.30pm at St Barnabas Church Hall (just off The Vine). Learn, chat, laugh, make friends & help the community. If you are aged 18-180 you are more than welcome. £37.50 a year or come as a guest for £4. Details:

Facebook/ Alwoodley WI Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets

1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 7 Apr: ‘Tales of Robin Hood’ with Janet Niepokojczycka; 5 May: ‘Tales from a Charity Shop’ with Valerie Howson.

Details: Joan McShane 225 1166 NSPCC Ladies Luncheon every 3rd

Tues 12.30pm followed by speaker, £16.

Details & tickets: Gwynneth Owen 266 1800, Joyce Graham 273 4241

Community Notices Roundhay WI Friendly, welcoming group. Next meeting Thurs 14 Apr, 7pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave. LS8. Cuppa & chat followed by speaker Helen Cox who has ‘A Bee in Her Bonnet’! New members & visitors most welcome. Details: Hilary 266 5648 White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon (ex

bank holidays) 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. For women who would like to improve their public speaking skills, boost self-confidence & have fun. Details: Pauline 269 3542

MISC/ EVENTS Marie Curie Seeks Volunteers Join

a fantastic group of fundraising volunteers & help more people living with a terminal illness get the care & support they deserve. Full support given. Meet every 4-6 weeks & help with ideas to raise vital funds for Marie Curie’s services. Details: Jen

Sue Ryder is Recruiting Volunteer Collectors to support their fundraising efforts around Leeds. All they require is the enthusiasm to make a difference to people’s lives & the ability to be a good ambassador for the charity. Details: Roohi Lupton 203 3360, roohi.lupton@ suerydercare.org Volunteers needed! Could you offer

some time to help older people in LS17?

There’s a range of opportunities at Moor Allerton Elderly Care (Maecare), including friendly visiting; helping at activity groups & outings; driving & IT support. Details: Wendy 266 0371 or

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07798 638122, 01274 386190, jennifer. aspinall@mariecurie.org.uk New Alwoodley Medical Centre opens Tues 29 Mar. Situated on Saxon Mount, just off King Ln (near Sainsburys), it brings together the Nursery Lane & Moorcroft practices & offers an expanded service, with more doctors & nurses, greater choice & more specialisms. New patients welcome.

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