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DEAR READERS,

Roll Panto at the City Varieties. There are numerous Carol concerts coming up; an exciting Leeds Christmas Trail creates a spectacular experience; and Leeds Community Homes gives you an opportunity to invest in affordable homes for the future. If you have news for our January edition, please get it to us by 1st December at the latest. The advertising deadline is 5th December. We look forward to hearing from you and would like to wish everyone a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

Can you believe it – it’s almost Christmas!

Since you probably have Christmas coming at you from every angle, we’ve decided to keep it low key. It’s been a hell of a year – so, let’s just be nice to each other. Support charities, smile at people in the street, make everyone feel like they belong, step up and get involved in what is going on around you, and look forward with hope to 2017. Of course, we can’t resist telling you about some great upcoming shows, like ‘Strictly Ballroom’ at The Playhouse; Northern Ballet’s ‘Beauty and the Beast at Leeds Grand; and another Rock ‘n’

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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18 Magic & Mayhem in Opera North’s Fairy Tale Season -

36 Let St Gemma’s Dispose of Your Tree - The hospice takes the

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12 Artists Light Up the City with Leeds Christmas Trail Christmas shopping in Leeds city centre is set to be a spectacular experience.

16 Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom UK Premiere at The Playhouse - A show that promises to captivate all ages.

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EDITORIAL Carole Carey-Campbell carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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Once again this Christmas Sue Ryder Wheatfields

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of loved ones at their annual Lights of Love events. he events take place on Sunday 4th December, 4.30pm at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Road, and on Sunday 11th December, 3pm at St Chad’s Parish Church, Far Headingley. At each event people will come together to remember and make a special dedication to someone who has touched or inspired their life. “Memories are forever and they are a precious gift”, said Charlotte Stern, Senior Fundraiser at Wheatfields Hospice. “It is important to take time to remember the people who have played a vital role in our lives. I hope to see as many people as possible joining us to enjoy traditional carols and festive music. During the service we will also light our Christmas tree, with each light representing someone who has a special place in our heart.” Seasonal refreshments will be available after the service and there will be an opportunity to buy Christmas cards and festive gifts.

People keen to dedicate a ‘Light of Love’ will be encouraged to make a donation to Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice to support its services. All care services at Wheatfields are free of charge to patients and their families. However it costs around £12,000 a day to keep its doors open and only part of these costs are covered by statutory funds. The hospice needs to raise £2.5 million to continue to provide its specialist care services.

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JOSEPH WATSON, FIRST LORD MANTON (1873-1922) ‘SOAPY JOE’

Joseph Watson’s huge soap works next to the river in Whitehall Road, always known as Soapy Joe’s, was a Leeds landmark. He built up his family business through enterprise and intensive national advertising, rivalling his giant competitor William Lever. In WW1 he took on a secret role that brought him acclaim but later left a shadow on his reputation. He used his great wealth to support large-scale agriculture and to indulge his passion for the turf. Rewarded with a baronetcy, he acquired a suitably magnificent stately home, then died before he could enjoy it. A real life soap opera? he business had been founded in Horsforth by his grandfather, the first Joseph Watson, dealing in animal skins and hides – the fats went into tallow candles and soap. The business prospered, carried on by his sons George and Charles in Woodhouse Lane. Around 1870 they moved to a new site in Whitehall Road, close to the river where supplies could come in by boat. Although still dealing in hides, they focussed increasingly on producing soap. The days when the mass of working people could be sneered at as ‘the great unwashed’ were ending: education, health and hygiene, cheap washable clothing, meant booming demand. Their major product was the all-purpose ‘Matchless Cleanser’, marketed across the country as the housewife’s friend. They expanded, pioneering scientific and technological advances, not least in the lucrative by-product glycerine, sold on for dynamite. Joseph Watson Junior, George Watson’s only son, was born in 1873 at Far Headingley, and educated expensively at Repton and Cambridge. He left without taking his degree, summoned to join the business around 1892 when it suffered disastrous losses in a fire in the Dark Arches. In 1897 the firm became a public company with Joseph Watson as chairman. Under his dynamic leadership production soared. He pioneered a massive advertising campaign featuring prize competitions – you sent in your soap wrappers hoping to win one of an enormous list of prizes: umbrellas, clocks, handbags, cash, later even a car or a house! New products were introduced: Nubolic, Sparkla, Venus, though the Matchless Cleanser remained the brand leader, promoted for snow-white laundry, a spotless house, even ‘curing children’s heads of ringworms’. In 1906 there was a proposed merger with Lever, which failed after a vigorous anti-monopoly newspaper campaign,

although Watson had sold some of his shares to Lever. By this time he had married - Frances Nickols, daughter of the owner of the Joppa Tannery at Kirkstall – and had moved to Linton near Wetherby, with their four young sons and a substantial household of six servants. He had other interests in an oil and animal feed plant in Selby, but remained the force behind the continuing profitability and success of the soap works. When war broke out in 1914 and Britain was in desperate need of munitions, he was approached to lead a local committee secretly charged with establishing a shell-filling factory in Leeds – his organisational skills and links with the armaments trade made him the ideal candidate. A huge 400 acre site was found at Manston and a complex infrastructure put in place to create the Barnbow Filling Factory no.1, the largest in the country. Sixteen thousand people, almost all women, worked there; millions of shells were filled and cartridges charged, a vital

contribution to the war effort: as Lloyd George wrote ‘saving the lives of the brave men at the front’. But the women worked in terrible, dangerous conditions and there were serious accidents, with no compensation for the bereaved families, raising questions over Joseph Watson’s role. In 1917 he sold the rest of his shares in the soap-works to Lever though he stayed on as chairman. Conscious of wartime food shortages, he bought thousands of acres of farmland and supported ongoing research into industrial farming methods. He acquired the famous Manton stud and spent thousands on racehorses, winning several important races. Leeds was not forgotten: he donated £50,000 to the Infirmary, with other gifts. In the 1922 New Year’s Honours he was created a baron for his service in wartime and to agriculture and took the title Lord Manton of Compton Verney, a neo-classical mansion in Warwickshire which he had just acquired. Only three months later he was thrown from his horse when hunting and died, aged 49. He was buried at nearby Offchurch, dressed in his hunting scarlet. The firm continued as part of the Unilever empire, under various names (Elida Gibbs etc), and is now based in Seacroft. Soapy Joe’s became a riverside wasteland – just a Leeds legend now.

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Leeds Community Homes recently launched a community share offer – with the aim of raising £360,000 to support the purchase of sixteen permanently affordable city centre flats. he £360,000 will contribute towards the purchase of nine flats, which will be kept for social rental, and Leeds Community Homes will sell on seven others at around two thirds of full market value. There will also be restrictions on future sales – which mean that the homes will continue to be available at an affordable price in the future. Affordable homes are desperately needed in Leeds, as in other parts of the country. To be able to afford to buy a home at market prices you would currently need to be earning in the range of £40,000; and to rent privately you would need a salary of £28,000. Even ‘affordable’ rents would require £21,500. Obviously there are thousands and thousands of people in Leeds who are not in these brackets.

This scheme is the first step towards Leeds Community Homes’ long-term goal – to be involved in the creation of 1,000 affordable homes in Leeds over the next ten years.

Affordable homes are desperately needed in Leeds “We plan to do that in a range of ways”, said Rob Greenland, a founder member of Leeds Community Homes. “We’re set up as a Community Land Trust (CLT) – a type of not-for-profit structure which means we can buy land and homes for permanently affordable housing. As a CLT, we will seek to buy small plots of land to build homes – probably mostly for rental. We imagine that we’ll focus primarily on smaller, innercity brownfield sites, where we might be able to build around half a dozen homes – the kind of sites that bigger house builders might not be interested in. “We also want to work with other people to create housing in a range of ‘community-led’ ways. We already have a good track record of this in Leeds. In Bramley, there’s the pioneering co-housing development LILAC, where people decided to get together and come up with a plan to meet their housing needs. They’ve created a beautiful co-housing development of around 20 homes, which has won all sorts of awards. “We’re already in touch with three groups who would like to do something similar and we’d like to help them to develop their ideas and make them happen. Creating housing isn’t easy. We think the expertise we have at Leeds Community Homes could be a great help. As we get better known, we’re confident that more people will approach us with ideas for building homes, so that more of the homes that we need in our city can be created by local people.” Leeds Community Homes share offer is open until 19th December. Minimum investment is £100, and the independent trust Power to Change will match all individual investments (up to a total of £100,000). For details about applying for shares, visit www. ethex.org.uk/leedscommunityhomes and www. leedscommunityhomes.org.uk

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Christmas shopping in Leeds city centre is set to be a spectacular experience this year as local artists and performers create innovative and exciting installations and happenings. collaboration between LeedsBID, Welcome to Leeds, and an assortment of the city’s most inspired creative minds, the Christmas Trail is a diverse, festive celebration of our cultural heritage. Many of the stops on the trail will feature artists getting creative with some of our most

A diverse, festive celebration of our cultural heritage.

iconic architectural landmarks – such as lightwork/ projection wizard Dave Lynch’s recreation of the Northern Lights at the Corn Exchange, Leeds College of Art’s 3D light projection on the façade of the O2 Academy, and Trinity Church on Boar Lane becoming awash with a waterfall of lights. Elsewhere, New Substance’s ‘Spirit’, an enormous, internally lit angel will hover over commuters rushing to and fro in the concourse at Leeds City Station; and David Shearing (whose Weather Café was such a success earlier this year) will give a nod to Leeds’ passion for the culinary arts by presenting various festive dining scenes housed in a 4x4 box and acted out by the Heydays group that meets at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Park Square will be aglow as its statuesque trees are wrapped in 20,000 LEDs and decorated with Alison Booth’s beautiful lanterns. The 60ft Kissmass Tree in Trinity Shopping Centre will demonstrate that romance is alive and well in Leeds as it lights up red every time a smooch is shared at its base; and The Glass Cyphers will help to bring people together as their Murmuration Cloud, cloud clusters of suspended LEDs respond to folk gathering below.

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We had an opportunity at the beginning of November to spend a weekend at Forest Holidays’ Keldy cabins at Cropton, near Pickering. Four of us set off in high spirits and sunshine up the A64 on Friday afternoon, with thoughts of long walks through the woods and relaxing in a hot tub. We aimed to arrive before dark but Google Maps took us on a detour, it wasn’t just dark when we arrived, it was chucking it down! e were so glad to find our cosy little cabin, nestled among the trees. It was warm and welcoming. The hot tub was bubbling away on the deck and soon a ‘Cook’ frozen meal was warming up in the oven. We had stopped at ‘Cook’ at Moortown Corner to grab some provisions for the weekend, but found that the on-site shop, The Forest Hub’, also stocked a good selection. We slept to the sound of torrential rain! Next morning, the clouds cleared, the sun came out and we set out to meet up with Howard, the forest ranger, for a ‘survival’ trek in the woods. Just as we were about to set out the sky clouded over and it started to drizzle. But that didn’t deter us – this was about survival after all. As we foraged for edibles the rain became a downpour, but we continued picking berries and strange bits of vegetation. Gathering under a tree we examined our finds and were about to venture further into the woods when the rain turned to sleet, stinging our faces. And did I mention it was really cold? You’ve guessed it, we abandoned our survival trek and repaired to ‘The Retreat’, Keldy’s cosy café/bar, sat by a roaring log fire, drank warming cups of hot chocolate and pints of Guinness, while Howard gave us an indoor survival course! We were happy to get back to our cabin and chill out in a hot tub where the freezing rain didn’t seem half as bad. Sunday weather provided more of the same and we had planned zip wiring! It was bitterly cold. We were strapped into harnesses and scarpered up a tree to a high platform before whizzing across a

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The fabulous ‘Strictly Ballroom The Musical’ will be at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from Wednesday 30th November – Saturday 21st January. his is hugely exciting as this is the first time that Baz Luhrmann’s musical (which followed on from his play and worldwide best selling film), has been performed outside Australia. A co-production by Global Creatures – the team behind Walking With Dinosaurs, How To Train Your Dragon, and King Kong – and West Yorkshire Playhouse, Strictly Ballroom promises to captivate all ages.

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The show is all about finding the right partner in life. It is the inspiring story of star-crossed lovers from different ethnicities, one a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. It features numbers such as ‘Love is in the Air’, ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ and ‘Time After Time’, as well as several new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. Like millions of dancers across the world, director and choreographer Drew McOnie was inspired by the movie as a young dancer – and recently his dazzling choreography for ‘In The Heights’ earned him the 2016 Olivier Award. “I am incredibly excited about the dynamic and diverse company we have put together to create Strictly Ballroom”, said Drew. “It literally comes from all over the world. There was no compromising on casting, and it was very difficult as there had to be a level of authenticity.” Thanks to shows like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ there is a huge appetite for top end dancing. The public is well trained in what to look out for and pays attention to detail and technique. “The show is a celebration of life and dance is used as a metaphor, creating a world with the weightlessness, freedom and fluidity that dance offers”, continued Drew. “There are a number of new musical numbers and key scenes have been musicalised with catchy new tunes.

“This new production brings people’s stories to the fore that you wouldn’t expect – like the parents. It will touch people of all ages – from children to grandparents – and it’s very funny. I want people to walk away knowing that they have seen a brilliant story, not solely a dance show. I would like people to feel inspired and leave with a revised sense of ambition.” The role of Fran will be played by Gemma Sutton, who starred in ‘Gypsy’ and ‘The Go-Between’ in the West End. Sam Lips, as Scott, who recently starred on Broadway, is making his UK debut. Two familiar faces from The Playhouse’s 2015 hit musical ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ are Tamsin Carroll and Stephen Matthews who will play Shirley and Doug. “We’re thrilled to have such talented and experienced performers at the Playhouse”, said James Brining, Artistic Director, West Yorkshire Playhouse. “We pride ourselves on producing exceptional musical theatre and we are building a

reputation for showcasing world-class musicals here in Leeds. Strictly Ballroom follows on from the huge success of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is still touring nationally.”

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Magic & Mayhem in Opera North’s Fairy Tale Season

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Director John Fulljames has reworked the classic storyline into a contemporary setting, with enchanting video dreamscapes blending the boundaries between reality and fantasy. The opera, which is being professionally staged in the UK for the first time in over 60 years, features some of Rimsky-Korsakov’s most lyrical music, including the ‘Chorus of the Birds’, and the ‘Dance of the Clowns’.

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he icy chill of January is the perfect time to visit a cosy theatre for a charming Russian folk story. In ‘The Snow Maiden’, the daughter of Grandfather Frost and Spring Beauty, sung by Irish mezzo-soprano Aoife Miskelly, wants nothing more than to live amongst humans, after meeting a shepherd boy, Lel (Heather Lowe). But she hides a tragic secret: her heart is made of ice and, if she falls in love, it will melt.

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‘Hansel and Gretel’ is perhaps the best-loved of all the operatic fairy tales but, in director Edward Dick’s new production, it is also a darkly compelling story of growing up and survival. It features one of Britain’s leading dramatic sopranos, Susan Bullock CBE, in the dual role of the Witch and the children’s mother, alongside Katie Bray and Fflur Wyn, as Hansel and Gretel. The action on stage includes hand-held cameras and live video. Set against this modern technology is Humperdinck’s charming and melodic music, including the dizzying excitement of the ‘Witch’s Ride’ and the serene beauty of the children’s ‘Evening Prayer’. The music magically evokes the contrasting worlds of the story, from the daily struggle for survival of an impoverished family, to the world of the forest, both idyllic and full of danger; home to the terrifying Witch and her tempting gingerbread house. The third opera is Rossini’s sparkling comedy ‘Cinderella’ (La Cenerentola). Dance is woven into the very fabric of the music and this contemporary new production opens with Cinderella scrubbing the floor of a dance school. In Rossini’s work, it is music rather than magic that transforms Cinderella into a princess and enables her to deftly outwit her wicked stepfather and cruel stepsisters. This fresh, witty take on the Cinderella story is directed by director and choreographer Aletta Collins, with two young international stars taking the lead roles. Canadian mezzosoprano Wallis Giunta as Cinderella, and South African tenor Sunnyboy Dladla as her prince. Opera North’s fairy tale season is at Leeds Grand Theatre from 21st January – 25th February.

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orthern Ballet’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ returns to Leeds Grand Theatre for the first time since its World Première in 2011. Running from 15th December – 7th January, it is a kaleidoscope of colour and haute couture style, a treasured classic for the whole family to enjoy. “Beauty and the Beast is a classic fairy tale of good versus evil, exploring the concept of beauty both on the inside and the outside”, said Artistic Director David Nixon, who choreographed the show. “This is not an adaptation of the Disney version of the story – it is based on the original tale and will embrace the darker elements as well as the lighter moments.”

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a vain and superficial Prince. Transformed into a beast as punishment for his arrogance, his only chance is for true love to break the spell – but who could love such a monster? Beauty and the Beast takes you on a journey into an enchanting world inhabited by fairies, goblins and sprites. Set to an infectious score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, and including music by Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Poulenc, Glazunov and Debussy, this magical show proves that love conquers all. The stunning set design is by Duncan

Hayler, who also designed David Nixon’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, lighting design is by Tim Mitchell, who also worked on Northern Ballet’s ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Dracula’, and the beautiful costumes are by David Nixon, assisted by Julie Anderson. Tickets are available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

inging runs in Beth Moxon’s family. As a small child she would try to join in with her grandfather, an accomplished baritone, and both of her parents are enthusiastic members of Leeds Festival Chorus. Although she is increasingly in demand as a mezzo soprano, she has agreed to be the soloist at the Chorus’s carol concert ‘Gaudete!’ in St Chad’s Church in Headingley on Saturday 10th December. Leeds Festival Chorus, with its conductor Simon Wright, has designed a programme which includes unusual and exciting arrangements of traditional Christmas music – and the audience will be encouraged to join in with the most popular carols. Beth, accompanied by the Chorus’s new piano accompanist Rebecca Taylor, will sing Roger Quilter’s ‘Love’s Philosophy’, Peter Cornelius’s

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June Taylor Gets E-book Deal with HarperCollins Killer Reads Leeds author June Taylor, who is on the board of Script Yorkshire and also involved with Leeds Big Bookend, recently signed an e-book deal with HarperCollins Killer Reads for her book ‘Losing Juliet’. The e-book is also available on Amazon and will be released in a print-on-demand paperback on 12th January 2017.

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young children of Skipton mill owner John Benson Sidgwick, but she did admire his Newfoundland dog! Richard Wilcocks, Secretary of Headingley LitFest, will speak about her writing and life in a talk entitled ‘Charlotte Brontë: Terrible Teacher, Brilliant Novelist’ at Headingley Library on Thursday 8th December at 7pm. He will also go into role as John Benson Sidgwick, who will give his own view of the unhappy woman he employed, and of governesses in general. The talk is a LitFest ‘Between the Lines’ event and is free. The main part of the annual Headingley LitFest (the tenth) takes place in March next year.

Northern Opera Group will present its magical production of ‘Cinderella’ from 1st – 3rd December, 8pm at Duke Studios, 3 Sheaf St, LS10 1HD inderella (by Pauline Viardot) is a witty adaptation of the classic fairy tale, and is the perfect start to Christmas for all ages. The opera has all the magic and enchantment one expects from the story, and Viardot’s music is a wonderfully tuneful accompaniment. The production also features a community chorus, with principals drawn from a range of local music students, talented amateurs and former professional singers. Northern Opera Group will also be producing a range of education resources to enable audiences to further explore the life and work of Pauline Viardot, and explore the creations of other female opera composers.

“After the huge success of our first Christmas opera, ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ last year, we are delighted to be presenting another rare and wonderful family opera this December”, said David Ward, Director. “We’re really looking forward to providing our

audiences with a truly magical start to their Christmas!” The opera will be performed in English and will last 50 minutes. Tickets (£7/ £5) are available from www. northernoperagroup. co.uk

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In the sixties French new wave filmmaker Jean Luc Godard famously claimed that ‘All you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun’.

Afraid of the Dark? Michael Morpurgo in Conversation On Thursday 1st December there will be a live screening from the British Library at Leeds Central Library (Room 700), from 6.15 – 8pm, featuring children’s author Michael Morpurgo.

rtist and theatre-maker Louise Orwin, a big fan of his films, wondered how the media’s portrayal of women had moved on in the 50 odd years since he made his claim – and she wasn’t sure that the movement had been positive! Louise started seeing girls and guns everywhere. She obsessed over them on YouTube, marvelled at them in music videos, felt a bit disgusted about them in video games, and tried not to see them in pornography. She decided to make a show to challenge films (and the audiences that watch them) that use girls and guns as easy plot devices, whilst also admitting her own confusion at being simultaneously repulsed and attracted to that kind of imagery. A Girl and a Gun is a live, multimedia performance brimming with wit and fun, whilst being sharply satirical. Louise performs the show

with a different local male guest co-star performer at every show. The guest male performer will have never seen the script before so his reactions - and those of the audience - are genuinely spontaneous. Reading his lines and stage directions from an autocue, he is directed to do increasingly violent things as the performance progresses. A Girl and a Gun mischievously challenges not only ideas of masculinity and femininity, but also pop culture and broader society’s appetite for violence. A Girl and a Gun is at Leeds Live Art Bistro, Regent Street on Thursday 15th December. Tickets (£9.50/£6 adv. £10 door) are available from www. liveartleeds.com. You can see the trailer at https://vimeo.com/179443401

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Writer and broadcaster Nicolette Jones will talk to the bestselling author, who has written over 130 books including War Horse, Private Peaceful and Kensuke’s Kingdom, about children’s literature. They will reflect on whether children should be exposed to suffering (Morpurgo has written about the Holocaust and Nagasaki); why it is important to pass history on to children; the magic of stage adaptations; and how children can be encouraged to read and write. For tickets (free) ticketsource. co.uk/leedslibraryevents Suitable for ages 12+

orsforth Music Centre has joined forces with Instituto Cervantes to present a new package of Flamenco and Spanish language classes on Saturday mornings. Professional dancer Luisa Galan, who has trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the Conservatoire of Dance in Cordoba, Spain, has joined the team of music and dance teachers at the centre to deliver quality instruction in this amazing Spanish art form. There are sessions for children, adults, beginners and improvers, and the

dancing is accompanied by live flamenco guitar. “We are very excited to have this partnership”, said Alex Wibrew, Head of Centre. “Working with Instituto Cervantes means we can offer an authentic Spanish experience to our members and feedback from students in the first week was amazing. We can’t wait to add Spanish language classes to the offer as well.” The Horsforth Music Centre (operated by ArtForms, Leeds City Council music and arts service) is based at Horsforth School on Saturday mornings. It offers music and dance tuition across a broad range of instruments and styles, and is open to both children and adults at all levels. The centre offers a crèche service, instrument hire and also has a café bar. Lessons start from £5 and bursaries are available. The centre enrols throughout the year and it’s easy to book onto classes and try them out on a Saturday morning. “This is a fantastic example of the wide range of classes available at our music centres”, said Cllr Lisa Mulherin, executive member for children and families. “Attending a music centre is not only about learning how to play an instrument or how to sing; it can help children grow in confidence as well as helping people of all ages make new friends and meet people from different backgrounds and from across the city.” For further information contact horsforth. music.centre@leeds.gov.uk or telephone 07545 603 953

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The new ‘Book of Beef’ on the menu is a guide on everything he new menu returns to its roots – steak and seafood – and who can argue with that? After starters of Dressed Crab and Avocado (almost too pretty to eat) and an impressively piled pot of Piri Piri Calamari (complete with delicious little tentacles!) with saffron mayonnaise, we went ‘roots’. The new ‘Book of Beef’ on the menu is a guide on everything you need to know about beef, and the choice is outstanding – from Scottish Sirloin and Argentinian Ribeye to Wagyu Fillet and ‘The Butchers Block’ – Himalayan rock salt aged beef, cut and weighed at your table. We chose the Scottish Sirloin, which, accompanied by a red

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wine and shallot sauce, chips and side salad, was melt-in-themouth delicious. Our other choice was the Seared Sashimi Tuna with roasted red pepper and Madras and turmeric spiced cauliflower, nigella seeds, mint yogurt and sweet potato crisps’. I have to say it was the best tuna I’d tasted in quite a while, beautifully pink on the inside. The seafood choices also included Whole Baked Seabass Fillets, Roast Cod Loin, Poached Salmon, whole roasted Dover Sole, Grilled Lobster and Classic Fish & Chips. We rounded the meal off with Warm Apple Pie (which almost rivaled a certain grandmother’s!) and a Woodland Berry Mess. There was a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the background music (bluesy, jazzy, classic rock) was perfect. There seemed to be a small army of servers keeping everyone happy, and our dedicated waitress, Pippa, was great – even putting up with a few stupid questions! The interior of the restaurant was recently spruced up, but still retains many of the core features. The latest addition is a new, all-weather conservatory overlooking the bond court and providing an extra 20 covers, likely to become a favoured spot. Prices range from £6 - £8.75 for starters and £12.50 - £55 for mains. Blackhouse: The Grill on the Square, 31-33 East Parade, LS1 5PS Tel: 0113 246 0669, www.blackhouse.uk.com/leeds

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Mario Olianas’s Yorkshire Pecorino recently won the Best Semi-Soft Cheese award at the Great British Cheese Awards, launched earlier this year to recognise, promote and reward excellence in the artisan cheese industry.

It all started when I went to visit my brother in Sardinia, and found he was making cheese, and it actually tasted good!

ver 7,500 people voted for their favourite cheeses, producers and retailers and a prestigious panel, including Brian Turner, Chef Restaurateur and President of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, tasted and judged the overall category winners. Yorkshire Pecorino is made in Adel. Mario created a 30 day aged pecorino using his family’s traditional Sardinian recipe. “I’ve been making cheese for four years now, and I’m chuffed to bits for Yorkshire Pecorino to be crowned the best semi-soft cheese in Britain”, said Mario. “It all started when I went to visit my brother in Sardinia, and found he was making cheese, and it actually tasted good! When I came back I told my wife we needed to

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make some that was better! It took us six months to find the right milk, but since then we’ve been winning awards. My brother quickly surrendered and after today, I don’t think he can say anything more about cheese!” Mario was also runner-up as Best New Producer. This year has been a great year for Mario and his Pecorino – having won at the Great Yorkshire Show, The Artisan Cheese Awards and the International Cheese Awards. Winning at the Great British Cheese Awards is the icing on the cake. Mario sells his cheese through the cheesemongers George and Joseph in Chapel Allerton, Fodder in Harrogate, and local farmers’ markets.

The Great British Cheese Awards were organised by Great British Chefs (the UK’s fastest growing food website) and Peter’s Yard. “We launched The Great British Cheese Awards with the aim of producing a catalogue of great artisan cheese and discovering up-and-coming cheesemakers”, said Ollie Lloyd, CEO and founder of Great British Chefs. “To achieve 7,500 votes in our first year is phenomenal.”

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Ison Harrison Celebrates Success in Chapel Allerton Circles of The Chapel Allerton branch of the law firm Ison Harrison is celebrating two years of successful operation, and recently completed its nine hundredth conveyancing instruction.

Support with MAECare` MAECare (Moor Allerton Elderly Care) recently launched Circles of Support (CoS), a new project to support people living with dementia.

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ocated on Harrogate Road, the branch is one of the firm’s busiest branches outside of the city centre, specialising in residential conveyancing, family law and wills and probate. It has also recently welcomed Amber Walker, a conveyancing assistant to the team. She has moved across from the firm’s head office in Leeds. “There is a booming business and social scene here, as well as independent businesses and a thriving entrepreneurial feel”, said Rebecca Austin, Branch Manager. “The team has unrivalled local knowledge as well as expert legal experience and is perfectly placed to provide a comprehensive service. “Our office is in the heart of the community and has become increasingly important in the busy network of prospering

businesses. This has helped us to grow and expand as a business as the demand for a wider range of legal expertise is called for.” “Like all our branches around West Yorkshire, our Chapel Allerton staff has a wide and varied knowledge but specialise sin the key legal areas of conveyancing, wills and family law”, said Jonathan Wearing, Managing Partner. “We can also call upon city centre staff who have expertise in all areas of law, be it personal injury, criminal law, employment advice or professional negligence. “We’ve had a very successful two years in Chapel Allerton and have seen the team and the reputation of the firm grow very quickly and we look forward to continued success.” For more information, visit www. isonharrison.co.uk

A CoS is a group, coordinated by a MAECare worker, who provide support to enable people with dementia to think about what they would like to do in their lives and how to bring about any changes. The group can include family members, friends and volunteers – whoever that person identifies as key people in their life. Sometimes when people have memory loss they stop going out and friends and family may not know the best way to support them. CoS is a way of supporting everyone. The person with dementia is at the heart of the group and the MAECare worker ensures that everyone in the group knows what each one is doing. The group meets regularly either in person or via IT to ensure that the person’s wishes are being carried out. CoS was piloted in the South of England over a three year period and was found to have a significant effect on improving the quality of life of people living with dementia. Now MAECare wants to find out if it can make a difference here. The project is funded for two years by the North Clinical Commissioning Group. For further information, please contact CoS Project Worker Jenny Nayak on 0113 266 0371 (Mon, Tues, Thurs).

uddharam Leeds Temple on Cliffe Road in Headingley has run various projects since it opened two years ago, but these were very much designed for the Thai community. Now, as it is more established, the organisation would like to give something back to the community through food. As Thai food is a Leeds favourite, they have decided to offer everyone the opportunity to learn how to cook some delicious Thai cuisine â&#x20AC;Śand, of course, you get to taste all the dishes at the end! The class is absolutely free and all the ingredients are provided too. Buddharam Leeds also runs free Thai language courses every Sunday afternoon, delivered by a University of Leeds lecturer on Sunday afternoons. For further information, please contact Pra-a-jarn Napun on 0113 274 1927/ 07960 238695 or pmnapan@ gmail.com

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t promises to be an evening packed full of inspiring Christmas Carols and festive entertainment. The Leeds Pipe Band will welcome guests on arrival at 6.30pm. They will be followed by the Northern Lights Quartet, the Grammar School at Leeds String Ensemble, Roundhay Ukulele Group, and the Leeds Minster Choir.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Leeds Cancer Support are holding their fourth combined ‘Carols for Christmas’ concert at Leeds Minster on Wednesday 14th December.

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All funds raised from the event will be shared between Macmillan Cancer Support, which provides practical, medical and financial provision for those affected by cancer, and Leeds Cancer Support, based at St. James’s University Hospital, which provides information, emotional support and complementary therapies to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. Tickets (£10. U-12s free) include seasonal refreshments and are available from Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, St James’s University Hospital or Leeds Cancer Support on 0113 206 6498 or leedsth-tr.Cancersupport@nhs.net

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nce all the Christmas festivities are over, getting rid of your Christmas Tree can pose a problem. Why not take the hassle out of finding somewhere to take it by letting St. Gemma’s Hospice collect it for you? Now in its third year, St. Gemma’s Christmas Tree Collection is growing year on year – over 1,500 trees were collected in Leeds last year and over £22,000 have been raised for patient care. All you need to do is register your tree, make a donation to St. Gemma’s and leave your tree outside. A team of volunteers

will come to pick up it up and take it to be recycled. The collection will run from Monday 9th – Friday 13th January and is available in the following postcodes: LS6, LS7, LS8, LS9, LS13, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19, LS20, LS21, LS28, LS29. Leeds City Council is providing free access to recycling sites at Kirkstall and Seacroft to help St. Gemma’s recycle

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of those around us, and these contributed to our nomination for the Hero Awards and victory in the ‘Business in the Community’ category. We were delighted to win this award. We are a community minded business and feel it is important to always give something back to the local area.” Ringways has maintained a positive presence in Leeds since first acquiring the land on which its flagship Whitehall Road dealership now stands.

he ‘Hero’ Awards recognise and celebrate local businesses and people who go beyond their everyday roles in their local community. Ringways won in the ‘Business in the Community’ award, sponsored by Ison Harrison. “Giving something back to the community is one of the Ringways Motor Group’s founding principles”, said Guy Roberts, Group Development Director. “It is as important to us today as it was when we first opened in 1955. “We have a number of Community Partnerships aimed at improving the lives

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Inner Wheel Raises £3,500 for BHF Jenny Jones and Leeds Inner Wheel chose the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as their charity for the 2015/2016 year and raised £3,500 to help fund vital research

enny had a special reason for choosing to support the BHF. Michael, her husband, suffered a heart attack in 1980 when he was just 44 and his father died from heart disease at age 47. “Our health is precious and Michael is still with us thanks to the amazing work of the BHF”, said Jenny. ’In August 2015 he turned 80 and we wanted to mark the occasion with donations to the BHF, it was the perfect charity choice for my year as Inner Wheel president. “BHF research has helped Michael to live longer and we are eternally grateful for that. Research has meant that future generations in our family are aware of the risks. I am so proud of the work and support I received from the Inner Wheel, the highlight at the end of the year was the Queen’s Birthday celebration which raised £990, ending our year of fundraising on a high.” BHF fundraising groups are the face of the BHF in the community. From running fundraising events to supporting schools and local businesses and organising collections, they are a great way to support the charity’s vital work. BHF research has helped halve death rates from heart and circulatory disease over the past 50 years, but there is still a long way to go. Through the public’s generosity BHF will fund half a billion pounds of new research over the next five years. For more information, visit www.bhf.org.uk/localfundraising For details of the new North Leeds Fundraising Group, contact Sue Green on greens@bhf.org.uk

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News From Your Councillors Cllr

DAN COHEN Alwoodley

Regular readers of this column (which I hope includes every Alwoodleyian as both North Leeds Life and my column are essential reading!), will recall I wrote recently about the proposals to reduce the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph on residential roads to the west of the A61 (Harrogate Road).

At the time, all the feedback I received was very positive. In fact, the only negative feedback was from a number of Alwoodley residents living to the east of the A61 who wanted to know when the speed limit on their roads would be reduced – the answer to which is that we still don’t know. In the coming months the council will conduct its formal consultation on this issue and I strongly urge you to take part and make your views known, whether you are in favour or against the proposal. There will be notices on lampposts when the consultation begins and I will also highlight it in my column, but it is advisable to keep your eyes peeled, so you don’t miss the opportunity to comment. Another theme of my columns this year has been the ongoing saga of the resurfacing of the road known locally as The Avenue Crater Park. This is a scheme that got delayed due to whole host of reasons that I won’t revisit as it won’t change anything and it’s not good for the blood pressure.

As those who live on, or near, or use The Avenue, will be aware, since the middle of November, there have been closures on the road between 7.30am and 4pm, to allow the resurfacing to finally take place. Hopefully by the time this magazine finds its way to you, the work will be almost complete and we’ll be able to drive along the road without rattling every bone in your body. Now that really would be a Christmas / Chanukah miracle. Which leads me to wishing all Alwoodley residents and North Leeds Life readers a very merry festive season. May we all get the chance to open our presents with those we love most and may we find the time to visit those who may not be quite so lucky. As always, for any assistance or advice on any local issues, please contact myself or my colleagues, Neil Buckley and Peter Harrand.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ROUNDHAY Wish Everyone a Very Happy Christmas Immaculate Heart of Mary (R C) www.stjohnvianneyleeds.org.uk Lidgett Park Methodist Church www.leedsnandemethodist.org.uk/lidgett.php Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) www.leedsquakers.org.uk St Andrew’s Roundhay U R C www.standrews.cc St Edmund’s Roundhay C of E www.stedmundsroundhay.org.uk

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I have previously written about the importance of continuing to support the most vulnerable people in our communities and the key role the Council and local organisations can play in helping to improve people’s health across the city. With cold weather, some groups are particularly at risk. High winds, ice, snow and general cold and damp conditions can impact on people’s health, especially those over 65 and people with long term illnesses. Despite last year being the warmest and wettest winter on record, there were still over 43,000 excess winter deaths recorded in the UK from December to March – the largest number since 1999. In Leeds, we estimate that there will be about 380 excess winter deaths each year, mostly linked to cardiovascular or respiratory conditions. This

is why programmes like Winter Friends are so crucial as they allow local organisations to support the most vulnerable residents during the winter period. Supported by the Council, the Winter Friends Programme provides training for local organisations to develop various skills and information, including the signs and symptoms of cold weather and the services available in Leeds. We now have over 60 organisations across Leeds who have completed the awareness session, including MAECare and Connect Well in the Moortown area. These organisations can also complete a Winter Wellbeing Checklist with you or an older person in the area, identifying what services can help keep your house warm and damp free. If you know someone who may need a bit of extra help over the winter such as an older neighbour, family member or friend then contact the Helpline Leeds Directory 0113 3918333 or visit www.Leedsdirectory. gov to find your local Winter Friend.

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As well as both editions of North Leeds Life, you’ll also find many more interesting stories and events on our website, that have either arrived too late for inclusion, or we simply ran out of room in the magazine. We are adding new stories nearly every day. So don’t miss out!

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The Hawfinch is the largest, most impressive and rarest of all the finches found in the British Isles. It has a massive blue-grey conical bill powerful enough to crack cherry stones, and its plumage is various shades of rich brown, with a pinkish breast and white wing bars.

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This is the time of year for giving, so here are few ideas for gifts for the gardener in your life. Look Sharp Blunt tools make hard work out of gardening. Secateurs, trowels and even spades need regular sharpening – look out for sharpening tools and files for garden tools, it’s easy to do and most of these gadgets come with instructions. If they don’t then there are plenty of on-line tutorials to help you learn how.

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS DIRECTED BY: TOM FORD STARRING: AMY ADAMS, JAKE GYLLENHAAL, MICHAEL SHANNON, AARON TAYLOR-JOHNSON

CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 117 MINS hen one has distinguished themselves in a particular creative discipline, as Tom Ford has long since done in the world of fashion, their straying into another arena of artistic endeavor is often greeted with skepticism; the skills with which they’ve made their mark regarded as non-transferable. So, I imagine that when Ford, whose couture designs for the likes of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent had won him much acclaim, announced that he was to try his hand at filmmaking there were, no doubt, groans among territorial cinephiles and assertions that he should, perhaps, stay in his lane. However, the result, ‘A Single Man’, proved a striking debut and was rapturously received. Ford’s first outing as director showed he possessed not only the keen eye one would expect given his previous career experience but also a knack for sensitive narrative presentation and an ability to coax note perfect performances from his cast. A Single Man was not only beautiful to look at but also an affecting meditation on love, loss and grief. Ford’s second feature, ‘Nocturnal Animals’, conclusively proves its predecessor was no fluke, confirming his standing as a director of vision and panache. It is also several shades darker

Nocturnal Animals’ confirms Tom Ford as a director of vision and panache

in tone and carries itself with an air of seething menace. Susan (Amy Adams) is a gallery owner whose lifestyle appears to display all the trappings of success – art-scene prestige, wealth, high fashion wardrobe, architecturally stylish and modern abode (replete with Jeff Koons sculpture poolside) and a handsome, if emotionally unavailable, spouse. When she receives a manuscript written by her first husband, Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal) whom she left twenty years previously, it prizes open a crack in the façade revealing the fragility of her world and the life she has made for herself. As Susan begins to read Edward’s brutal and disturbing novel, the story is presented to us as a page-to-screen film within a film wherein Tony (also played by Gyllenhaal), his wife, and their teenage daughter are venturing out on vacation. Driving through west Texas they’re run off the road and terrorized by a trio of unsavory locals. Severe and gruesome unpleasantness ensues and Tony’s tortuous ordeal becomes a haunted pursuit of justice/vengeance aided by a jaded yet dutiful lawman (Michael Shannon). Susan is unsettled by the story’s

violence and viciousness and, given that Edward has both dedicated the book to her and asked for her notes, finds herself recalling their relationship and reflecting on her life choices. Is ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Edward’s allegorical rendering of the heartlessness with which she treated him and his simmering resentment, or perhaps a veiled threat? Whatever the case, it certainly succeeds in getting under her skin. While ‘A Single Man’ was an elegant, poignant and heartbreakingly bittersweet piece, this is an altogether meaner beast; visualized with the stylish elan which seems to be a hallmark of Ford’s film work, but this time with a distinctly nasty undercurrent. The Nocturnal Animals of Edward’s tale are red in tooth and claw and bleed into Susan’s world of luxury and privilege, imbuing the atmosphere with a sense of unseen danger. In the hands of a hack director this film could have been a luridly graphic and pulpy exercise, taking a sledgehammer to its finer points. Tom Ford has instead produced a work of surprising subtlety, depth and resonance. He is helped here in no small part by an outstanding cast; Adams and Gyllenhaal are on superb form and there are excellent turns, too, from Michael Shannon and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the chief antagonist of Edward’s story. The end product is a class act on many levels. Ford is clearly a purveyor of seductive high cinematic style but never at the expense of the film’s characters, story or themes. Here he invites us to contemplate the nature of guilt and remorse, the twisted paths we take through life and where they lead us, where our ambition takes us and at what cost, how we treat those we love, what emotional violence is wrought and what repercussions may one day have to be reckoned with.

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Exciting Music at Seven Jazz

City Varieties Music Hall is gearing up for another festive frolic as this year’s famous Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto prepares to hit the town bringing with it all the usual hilarity. This year ‘Sleeping Beauty’ gets the Rock ‘n’ Roll treatment when it bursts onto the stage on Saturday 26th November and runs until Sunday 8th January. “Our Rock’n’Roll Pantos have been extremely popular since they were first introduced in 2011”, says Ian Sime, General Manager at City Varieties. “They have grown year on year and have now become a Christmas tradition for families in Leeds and beyond.” Billed as a hilarious, high-speed show, audiences this year will find themselves singing along to The Eagles, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and Cher to name but a few. With all the familiar characters, corny

jokes and the added bonus of a full-blown, and now legendary, ‘boulder fight’, Sleeping Beauty promises to be a spectacular show that has something for the whole family. “The pantos are part music gig and part stage show”, said Ian. “They boast stunning staging, colourful costumes and great pop and rock music – just make sure you book early!” Tickets (£14 - £25) are available from 0113 243 0808 or online at cityvarieties. co.uk

Seven Jazz has some exciting music in the run up to Christmas. On 1st December two well known musicians on the UK jazz scene, Nikki Iles and Stan Sulzmann, make a welcome return to Seven Arts. Nicki attended Leeds College of Music in the early 1980s and was a respected teacher there before moving to London. She recorded with Rufus Reid and Jeff Williams (in New York), and with trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the Printmakers group. At Seven Arts she will be in concert with saxophonist Stan Sulzmann. Their new CD, ‘Stardust’, celebrates a shared love of songs, as well as featuring original compositions by both of them. Support is from Leeds bassist Sam Jackson and his folktinged band ‘Drawing Hands’. The Sunday afternoon concerts continue to flourish. Classically trained jazz singer and Otley GP, Emily Brown brings her quartet to Inkwell on 4th December. On 11th December it’s Seven Jazz’s Christmas Special at Seven Arts with veteran bandleader Ronnie Bottomley and his all-star Jazz Orchestra. Your chance to play or sing will be at the Inkwell Christmas Jazz Café on 18th December, with special performances by the Jazz Voices Choir and Workshop Band. Seven Jazz will be back at Seven Arts on 8th January with bassist Dave Manington’s London based ‘Riff Raff’

Lissie Thu 1 Dec Brudenell Social Club, £22.

The Coral Thu 8 Dec, O2 Academy, £19.25.

Christmas Jazz Cafe Sun 18 Dec, Inkwell,

American folk-rock singer. Also appearing: Teddy Thompson

An original mixture of ska, pop, punk & blues, all tied up with insanely catchy melodies.

The Lemon Twigs Thu 1 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70. Lashings of baroque pop & powerpop.

Cobby & Litten Thu 8 Dec, Wharf Chambers, £5 adv/£8 otd. An evening of storytelling, poetry & beats.

1:30pm, £5-£7. Bring your horn or your voice & join in this Christmas jam session – or just come along & watch the fun!

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Talib Kweli Fri 2 Dec, The HiFi Club, £20.35.

Fri 9 Dec, Seven Arts, £6. Gracie Fields, George Formby, Joyce Grenfell, Flanagan & Allen, Jack Buchanan & others brought to life by Jan Porter, Nigel Swan & Joy Crampton.

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Fri 2 Dec, 8pm HEART Café, Bennett Rd. Headingley. £8/£6. Unique blend of pop, folk & rock. Plus special guests.

Lisa Marie Glover & PARENT Sat 3 Dec, 6.30 – 8.30pm at Inkwell, 31 Potternewton Ln. LS7 3LW. Family friendly gig. Relaxed music, bar, food. PWYF

Simian Mobile Disco Sat 3 Dec, Headrow House, £11. Debaucherous minimalist rave, making techno sexy with static vocals & fragmented rhythms; ‘...twisted disco as it should be’.

Hiss Golden Messenger Sun 4 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £13.75. Ghostly Laurel Canyon folk-blues described as ‘mystical country ... like an eerie yellowing photograph’. The Julie Ruin Mon 5 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Alternative/punk rock band fronted by Riot Grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna, previously of Bikini Kill & Le Tigre.

Treppenwitz, Drawing Hands Tue 6 Dec, HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. £5/£3. Dual album launch for Leeds based contemporary jazz outfits.

SAA-UK, Jasdeep Singh Degun Wed 7 Dec The Venue, Leeds College of Music Music) Free 1pm. Indian classical sitar music. Chris White Trio Thurs 8 & 15 Dec at The Fisherman’s Wife, Street Ln. 6.30 – 9.30pm. Jazz favourites.

Leeds Town Hall, £15-£25. Handel’s Messiah.

Boris Mon 19 Dec, The Brudenell £14.85. Japanese experimental rock band combining drone metal, sludge metal, noise rock, psychedelic rock, ambient & pop.

The Tallis Scholars Tue 20 Dec, Howard Assembly Room, £25. Leading Early & Renaissance choral music ensemble lighting up the festive season with classic texts associated with Christmas from some of the lesser known master composers.

Living Body Sun 11 Dec, The Brudenell £5.50. New project from Jeff T. Smith (formerly, Juffage) featuring Katie Harkin (Harkin, Sky Larkin, Wild Beasts, SleaterKinney) & Tom Evans (Vessels). Also appearing: Bilge Pump, Matthew Bourne

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Mon 12 Dec, Headrow House, £6.60. Twisted pop informed by 60’s girl groups, David Lynch movies & The Beach Boys.

Seven Live Golden Anniversary Wed 14 Dec, 8pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton LS7 3LW. Featuring Murston Bapchild & The Branxton Hicks, Scott Wainwright, Fitzwallace & The Bronze. £6 on door.

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Wed 14 Dec, The Brudenell £15.75.Outstanding blues guitarist & singer. Super Furry Animals Thu 15 Dec, O2 Academy, £33. Beloved genre-smashing psych-pop legends revisit their classic albums Fuzzy Logic & Radiator.

Revenge of The Psychotronic Man Fri 16 Dec, Santiago Bar. Uncompromising hardcore/punk rock three piece. One of the most energetic live shows around.

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Sat 17 Dec, The Wardrobe, Midday, £13.75. A one-man trash blues scuzz experience.

8pm HEART Cafe, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Donations £3/£5 Two great bands presenting energetic, soulful tunes influenced by traditional Eastern European & Klezmer; & a dynamic acoustic folk trio.

£16.50. Beguiling psych-folk with shades of Nico & Bobbie Gentry.

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Fri 23 Dec, The Brudenell £11. Tribute to Prince.

New Roots: The Devil’s Jukebox Fri 30 Dec, 8pm at New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. £6 Outrageous 5-piece vaudeville recreating the jazz blues of 20s & 30s. Good time music that can be enjoyed by all.

Orchestra of Opera North Sat 31 Dec, Leeds Town Hall, 3pm, £10-£30. Celebrate the festive season with an afternoon concert of Viennese waltzes, marches & polkas. Programme includes: Johan Strauss II Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Roses from the South, Thunder & Lightning Polka, By the Beautiful Blue Danube.

Mr Scruff Sat 31 Dec Belgrave Music Hall, 10pm, £16.50. Legendary Ninja Tune DJ, Mr Scruff famed for his awesome hip-hop sound & his epic six-hour sets that leave even the most hardened of anti-dance music critics grinning & boogieing the night away.

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Christmas at the Howard Assembly Room

he Howard Assembly Room will be filled with candlelight and yuletide cheer for an eclectic series of events in the run-up to Christmas. The return of The Tallis Scholars with A Renaissance Christmas (20th December) has already sold out!

An eclectic series of events for Christmas Corsican male voice choir A Filetta brings its extraordinary polyphonic sound to bear on Christmas hymns and folk songs from the ancient Mediterranean on 14th December. You could find yourself in a Winter Wonderland with two very special concerts on 17th December, which feature music by composers including Bach and Corelli, interspersed with festive tunes from Eastern Europe and beyond. And, a chamber ensemble led by violinist, composer and Howard Assembly Room favourite David Le Page will be joined by soprano and Opera North Chorister Amy Freston (the Dew Fairy in the company’s forthcoming production of Hansel and Gretel). More live music provides the perfect prelude to a suitably cosy screening of the classic Christmas film It’s A Wonderful Life on 19th December.

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Health & Fitness

Walking in Roundhay with Mental Health Mates Inspired by author and journalist Bryony Gordon’s Mental Health Mates walk in Clapham, Kate Buckingham contacted her to start a walk in Leeds. The Leeds walks are proving to be a great success with good attendance and great feedback.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for volunteers for a new fundraising group in North Leeds. The group will hold fundraising events and activities in the community, generating vital funds to support the fight against heart disease. BHF has a network of over 200 fundraising groups in the UK and together they raise over £2 million every year. oronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer. Around 84,880 people are living with cardivascular disease, around 10% of the populatiuon in Leeds. The BHF is committed to funding half a billion pounds of new research over the next five years and is currently funding 19.8m of research at the

University of Leeds. This research is central to discovering vital treatments for heart and circulatory conditions. For more information about the fundraising group, upcoming events and how to get involved contact Sue Green, West Yorkshire Fundraising Manager on 01274 548324 or email greens@BHF.org.uk

The aim of the walks is to get people out of the house to take some light exercise, be in a safe place to chat about their mental health, or whatever else is on their minds and, essentially, to make them feel less alone. Kate also decided to start a Mindfulness Colouring Club once a month for people who are less mobile so they too can benefit from meeting likeminded people.

The next Mental Health Mates Walk, a Christmas Special, will be on Saturday 10th December. Meet outside the Lakeside Café, Rounday Park at 2pm (look out for Kate holding a balloon!). There will be non-alcoholic mulled wine to warm the cockles! For further information, contact Kate at 07896 273554, katebuckingham@me.com, or visit www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk

Breast Cancer Haven recently launched its first fundraising group in Yorkshire to help raise both funds and awareness across the region.

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School Saves Life of Young Footballer The First Aid Team at Leeds West Academy recently saved the life of one of its Sixth Form students, who collapsed suddenly whilst playing football.

he Mini Mermaid Running Club is a programme that encourages physical activity and self-confidence in girls. Feeling that not enough was being done to address girls’ self confidence at an early enough age, Hannah Corne decided to introduce a programme here in Leeds that ‘s running successfully in America. She has already worked with girls at Moor Allerton Hall Primary and Richmond Hill and recently girls from St Matthew’s and Richmond Hill Primaries took part in their first 5km in Roundhay Park. “This programme isn’t just about getting girls’ up and running”, said Hannah. “We explore the reasons behind why girls’ self-confidence is low and how this correlates to their lack of movement and activity. Crucially, we don’t focus on how fast they are or competing against others, we focus on their inner self and help them discover how movement and activity not only benefits their physical health but also their mental health.”

With the majority of girls in the UK not active enough to reach levels that will improve their health, and studies showing that girls as young as seven are overly concerned with their appearance and demonstrating low self confidence, there couldn’t be a more appropriate time to implement such a programme. Mini Mermaid Running Club UK has the support of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, which donated funds to help 100 girls complete the programme this year. For more information, contact hannah@minimermaidrunningclub.org

The Sixth Form’s successful CTA Football Academy was in training, when one of its students, who had no previous medical history of concern, suddenly collapsed on the pitch. Having ascertained that he wasn’t breathing, the school’s First Aid Team was alerted and quickly administered CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). The school’s AED (Automated External Defibrillator) was also used whilst awaiting the emergency services. The AED diagnosed a life-threatening arrhythmia and administered two shocks whilst staff rotated CPR. Statistically, using a defibrillator with effective CPR within 3-5 minutes of cardiac arrest increases survival potential from 6% to 74%. An air ambulance landed in the grounds and whisked him off to hospital. The student showed a remarkable recovery in intensive care – thanks to the quick reaction of the First Aid Team. Its success highlights the importance of First Aid training and AEDs in public places. Leeds West Academy’s First Aid Team comprises over 20 individuals who are fully qualified in CPR and the use of AEDs, and all regularly trained by the First On Scene group. Two hundred and seventy children die in the UK each year after suffering a Sudden Cardiac Arrest at school. This figure could be radically reduced with the increased provision of AEDs.

eorgie Grant, a Sixth Form student at Gateways School, was recently awarded the Sir Roger Moore Certificate of Excellence Award for achieving Grade 8 Gold Medal for Acting – the highest mark awarded nationally. Georgie took the New Era examination earlier this year, the focus of which was monologues. Speaking of Georgie’s performance, the examiner commented: “It was an absolute delight to witness. You are an outstanding actress and I wish you a successful career in performing arts”. Georgie is currently studying English, Music and Drama at A Level and hopes to read English and Drama at University. Her ultimate dream would be a career in acting.

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Leeds housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise recently presented Chapeltown Cougars rugby league U-9s with new branded hoodies to keep them warm this Winter.

There is no better way to bring young people together than through sport he Cougars Club (est. 2011) is open to boys and girls from the age of five. Players are drawn from Chapeltown and surrounding areas, including Chapel Allerton, Moortown, Oakwood and Harehills. They train under the guidance of qualified coaches on Wednesday evenings and play games in the Yorkshire Junior Amateur Rugby League on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The specially-commissioned clothing was handed over to Cougars founder and head coach Steve Walker by Unity’s chief executive Ali Akbor and director of regeneration Wayne Noteman after a training session at the Mandela Community Centre. They were joined by Ronnie the Rhino representing the Leeds Rhinos Foundation which supports Chapeltown Cougars through the Leeds Rhinos Club Ambassadors Scheme.

“There is no better way to bring young people together than through sport and, in their short history, Chapeltown Cougars have been remarkably successful in doing this”, said Ali Akbor, Chief Executive, Unity Homes and Enterprise. “We are delighted to be associated with the club and have Unity’s name displayed on the smart new kit.” For further information Chapeltown Cougars, contact Avril Sanderson on 07708 000035.

Gateways Netball Team Unbeaten Across West Yorkshire he U14 Netball team at Gateways School, Harewood, recently won the West Yorkshire Netball Tournament. The team was unbeaten across all six of their matches, playing against teams from GSAL, Wakefield Girls and Bradford Grammar. They will now advance to the Yorkshire tournament and hopefully the Nationals. “This is a fantastic achievement for our girls”, said Dr Tracy Johnson, Headmistress. “Many people mistakenly believe that sporting opportunities may be limited in smaller schools. Having beaten all the, much bigger, competition into touch – I would beg to differ!”

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Community Notices ACTIVE Badminton Club Mon 9pm & Wed

8.30pm at Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue. Friendly group. New members welcome. Details:

Penny 294 3376 Free Health & Fitness Tues 12 - 4pm

at Mandela Centre, Chapeltown Rd. All ages & abilities. Qualified instructor.

Details: Levi 07446 121 941 Junior Footballers Wanted North East Leeds Juniors are creating a new under 18 team for 2016-17 season. Training at Scott Hall Tues & Sat. Details: Mark

07970 863483, bramfitt_m@yahoo. co.uk NEL.co.uk Leeds University Staff Walking Club organises country walks (5-14 miles) every weekend. Everyone welcome.

Details: David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@leeds.ac.uk Mindfulness through Qigong Wed pm

at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Roundhay. Gentle exercise in the Chinese tradition. Beginners welcome. £6 per session/ £4.50 if paid per term. Details: Sue

Dunham 0772 961 7471, suedunham2@ hotmail.com Moor Allerton Snooker Club Stonegate Rd LS17 6EL (opp. fire station). Snooker players for social & league play welcome. 2 tables & bar open every evening. Details: John Stancliffe 294 9327 North East Leeds Girls Football Team is looking for new players. Girls in Years 9/10. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Training is on Sat 10 – 11am at Roundhay Park with qualified coaches.

Details Krys 07757 210338, krysia@ angstmann.co.uk

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series of free short walks between parks & green space in north Leeds as part of national Walking for Health initiative. The walks take place 2nd Sat of each month. To register, email foagf@outlok. com or phone/text 07590 510499

Alwoodley Art Group meets Thurs 7.30pm at Community Hall, The Avenue, LS 17 2NZ Programme includes workshops, demonstrations & exhibitions. New members welcome.

PHGC Snooker Club at Oakwood Clock Friendly, community focused

Details: 225 1546, info@5dpublicity. com, www.alwoodleyartgroup-leeds. com

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.

Details: 07936 669634, secretary@ thesnookerclub.co.uk, www. thesnookerclub.co.uk University of Leeds Staff Walking Club organises at least one walk (5-12

miles) most weekends. All welcome. No membership charge. Details: David

Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed

7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd. (off Chapeltown Rd)

Details: leedsmarquetry.org.uk 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

Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@leeds.ac.uk Wheels 4 Fun Disability Cycling Group

meets Sat 11am – 1pm at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. It offers advice, support & social cycling for adults with physical disability. Tandems, tricycles & bikes with stabilisers available or bring your own bike. Volunteers also needed to act as cycling companions. Details:

Trish 269 5028, www.mvuf.org.uk Yorkshire Judo Association meets

Fridays at Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr, Oakwood, LS8 4AB, teaching Judo as an enjoyable sport for all. Juniors (5 – 15) 7 – 8pm; Seniors (16+) 8 – 9pm.

Details: Gary & Liz 216 4256, www. yorkshirejudo.com

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

5598 Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. 13 Dec: Christmas fuddle. Details: Pam McFetridge 268 4734, www.stainbeckarts.co.uk

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Afternoon Tea at The Granary Best

afternoon teas in idyllic setting. Enjoy a 3-Tiered cake stand. Make it extra special with glass of Prosecco or Pimms. Book Little Granary Conservatory for parties of 15-25 from 3.30pm.

Details: 230 3600, Crag House

Farm, Otley Old Rd. LS16 7NH www. craghousefarm.com Christmas Fayre Sat 3 & 10 Dec, 10am - 4pm at Crag House Farm, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, L16 7NH. Visit Santa in his grotto (11am – 4pm), tickets £6.50. Stalls selling Christmas decorations, gifts, & Christmas trees. Farm Shop filled with Christmas treats & festive food in Granary restaurants (9am - 5pm). Details: 230 3618, www. craghousefarm.com Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat, 9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.

Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket. com Oxfam Christmas Gift & Book Fair Sat 10 Dec, 10am - 3.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Large range of cards, handmade decorations, up-cycled gifts, Oxfam goodies & a range of oneoff books. Refreshments. 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 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 British Cactus & Succulent Society meet third Mon, 7.30pm at St Columbus Church, 70 Headingley Lane LS6 2DH. Varied programme with speakers on a wide range of topics. Details: www.

leeds.bcss.org.uk Leeds & Harrogate Social Club Monthly Club Night every 3rd Mon from 8.30pm at The Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) Chapel Allerton. Full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, book groups.

Details: Robin 293 5928, enquiries@ leedsivc.org.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society Events

1st Tues, 8pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers. Details: Pat 225 0030,

patdixon2@ntlworld.com Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meeting: 6 Dec at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk Leeds National Trust Association meets at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. Tues 6 Dec: Talk on ‘East Riddlesden Hall after the Floods’, 10am. Everyone welcome, entry £2. Thurs 8 Dec: Christmas coffee morning & entertainment. Entry by ticket only £5. Details in newsletter.

Leeds Philatelic Society meets 2nd

& 4th Tues, 7pm at the Oxford Place Centre, Oxford Pl. LS1 3AX. Visitors & new members welcome. Details: John

Edwards 01977 793566, www. leedsps. org.uk Leeds Probus Club, for retired

professional/businessmen, meets 2nd Thurs, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, Chapel Allerton LS7 3QF, for social gatherings with speakers.

Details: 269 5512 White Rose Speakers Club Meets

every 2nd Mon, 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their self-confidence & have fun.

Details: Pauline 269 3542

MUSIC Alwoodley Singers Christmas Concert Sat 10th Dec, 7.30pm

Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. £4 incl. refreshments.

Alwoodley Singers Seek New Members All welcome, but especially sopranos. Ability to read music preferable but not essential. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Details: 294 3370 Cantabile Chamber Choir Small,

friendly chamber choir based in Chapel Allerton. Broad repertoire & regular performances throughout the year. Singing Christmas music at Fountains Abbey on 10 Dec, 3.30pm in the Cellarium.. Rehearse Mon pm. Enquiries from new singers welcome – currently looking for tenors & basses.

Details: info@cantabile-choir-leeds. org.uk Daeglith Music at Oakwood Church. Music for fun. Players of any musical ability welcome, adults &children.

Details: Lois@daeglithmusic.co.uk, david@daeglithmusic.co.uk Jazz Night at Crag House Farm Jazz

nights last Friday each month. 2-course evening meal for £19.95. See menu at www.carghousefarm.com. Details: 230

3600 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 Haydn Players Sun 4 Dec,

3.30pm at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton. Programme includes: Haydn’s Overture to L’isola disabitata; Mozart’s Symphony No. 27 in G major; Brook Green Suite by Hotst; & Haydn’s Symphony No.42 in D major. Conductor Tim Gillies. Tickets (£10) on door

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64 Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets Wed 8 – 9.30pm at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Dr LS8. All abilities welcome. £6 per session.

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Roundhay Tea & Chat Club Meets Tues afternoons just off Street Lane. Wide range of activities & outings for over-70s. Door to door transport may be available. Try it, free of charge, to see if it suits you. Details: Carole

West Riding Opera Choir Small group

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of singers performing mainly operatic music needs all voices. Meets Wed, 7.30pm at St. Chad’s, Far Headingley. No audition necessary, just turn up!

Details: David Bainbridge 07960 228769

RVS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours Games Group Wed,

2 - 4pm at Methodist Centre, Chapel Allerton. Fun & laughter for over 65s. Meet new people & enjoy a cuppa. £2.

Details: 887 3598 Mixed Voices Choir meets Mon,

7.45pm at Tree Tops Community Centre, Squirrel Way, LS17 8FQ. The choir has sung with Richard & Adam BGT finalists, ITV work with Sheridan Smith & Songs of Praise. If you love to sing then contact them. Details, www.

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SENIORS 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 Lunch & Chat First Monday of each

month, 1pm at Tree Tops Centre (next to Thackrah Court, Shadwell Lane).

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Wigton Moor Friendship Guild meets

3rd Wed, Wigton Moor UR Church, High Ash Dr. LS17. Speakers, slide shows, presentations, & outings. Try them out for just £2. Details: Maureen

268 0815, Alan 294 3370.

SPIRITUAL Free Nativity Worship Sat 3 Dec, 2.30 - 3.30pm at St Barnabas’ Church, The View, LS17 7NA. Fun for all the family, crafts to make & take, short Christingle Service. Browse the arts & crafts, raﬄe & games & hot refreshments. Details: office.parish@yahoo.co.uk

RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elderly welcomes people over 65 at their clubs - Mon, 2pm at Oakwood Church & Thurs, 1.30pm at Lidgett Lane Community Centre. Wide range of entertainment, activities, speakers, trips & other special interest clubs. Details:

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

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8269/ 268 2591 The Tea Cosy+ Dementia Café. Specifically for people with dementia & their carers. 1st Wednesday of every month, 11am - 1.30pm, Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP. Tea & coffee, homemade sandwiches & cakes, support for carers, Singing for the Brain. £2.50 per person.

meets Wed 2 – 4pm at the Old Stables, Back Church Ln. Adel. Leeds Central group meets 3rd Wed, 11am – 2pm at the Stanningley Fire Station, 637 Stanningley Rd. Looking for people to do talks relating to strokes & people who would like learn about life for younger stroke survivors. Details: 07434

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TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Café Economique Tues 6 Dec: Dr Jon Silcock, University of Bradford, on ’The Economics of the Global Pharmaceutical Industry: Regulation & Innovation’, 7.30pm. Both at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3PD. £4 Leeds Art History Group Programme runs through to March 2017, covering wide range of topics at HEART, Bennett Rd LS63HN. Details: Jonathan 07771 598435, rosy126@aol.com

WOMEN’S GROUPS Acorn Ladies Luncheon Club 2nd

Wed each month, 12.30 – 4pm at Wike Golf Centre LS17 9JW. Details: Janita

Dedicoat 01937 573 923, jdedicoat@ gmail.com Alwoodley WI meets 3rd Wed, 7.30pm at St Barnabas Church Hall (off The Vine). Learn, chat, laugh, make friends & help the community. Aged 18-180 – you are more than welcome. £37.50 a year or come as a guest for £4. Details: Facebook/ Alwoodley WI Chapel Pie WI Meets 2nd Mon of every month, 7.45pm at St Mathew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton. Non members £4, annual membership £37.50 a) Primary option

Hope Pastures Pony Days Mon & Thurs 10am - 3pm (the next best thing to owning your own pony!). Pony 1 to 1s & Family Fun on Wed, 10am - 12 noon. Details: www.hopepastures.org

Roundhay WI Last meeting of the

year, Thurs 8 Dec, 7pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave. LS8. There will be fun & games to support the AGM agenda. New members & visitors welcome. Details: Hilary 266 5648

Oakwood Cinema will be showing the film ‘Elf’ on Sat 17 Dec at Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Dr LS8 4AB.

Soroptimist International of Leeds

Sue Ryder is Recruiting Volunteer

meets 2nd Mon, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Hotel, LS16 5PS. Visitors welcome.

Details: www.sigbi.org/leeds/ Tuesday Club Ladies’ Lunch Group Meets last Tues of month, 11.30am at Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd. LS6 2EQ. 12.30pm lunch, followed by talk.

Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437 White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd Mon of each month, 7.45pm Horsforth Museum LS18 5JB. It welcomes women who want to improve their public speaking skills, boost selfconfidence & have fun! Details: Pauline

Details: info@oakwoodcinema.org, www.oakwoodcinema.org 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 The Beehive Shop (67 Potternewton

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19 Dec, 10am - 2pm at Hope Pastures Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PH. Meet & groom the ponies, plus fun games & craft activities. Warming mugs of hot chocolate & a Hope Pastures pony badge to take home. £2. Booking essential.

The Salvation Army Carol Concert Sun 4 Dec, 3pm Leeds Town Hall, featuring The Salvation Army bands, choirs, timbrelists, & guest soloist Laura Jackson. In aid of Heart UK. Tickets £7.50/ £6 from Town Hall Box Office or The Salvation Army, c/o 35 Baronsway, Whitkirk, LS15 7AW. Please send SAE & make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’. Details: 225 0330, 282 7176

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