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DEAR READERS,

I feel a sustained period of sunshine would definitely lift everyone’s mood! A huge referendum cloud is sitting over the country, but hopefully this is about to lift and we can return to some semblance of normality.

This month we bring you an article on TTIP – the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – that people know so little about as all negotiations appear to be taking place in secret. It throws up many very worrying scenarios.

Don’t forget to send us your news for August and September, deadlines 1st July & 1st August (8th July/ 10th August for advertising).

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

On a happier note – we have more festivals! Kirkstall is about to

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stage it’s 36th annual festival, which promises to be another fantastic family day out. We discover a fascinating Black History Walk; PHAB is looking for new members; and we find some interesting Summer Schools for children.

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10 TTIP – What Does it Mean?

31 STREAM Wins Raft of Enterprise Award

40 Cloth Cat: Improving Lives Through Music

It’s the world’s biggest ever trade deal.

Students from GSAL are winners in LEAP programme.

Using music to nurture new skills and create opportunities for those in disadvantaged circumstances.

14 Leeds Black History Walk A fascinating voyage of discovery starts from the Parkinson steps.

24 Kirkstall Festival – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

This year’s theme is ‘Heroes and Heroines’.

33 RSPB’s Big Wild Sleep Out Uncover the hidden world of your own back garden.

38 Industry Weekend at Leeds College of Music Workshops, advice, networking and creative input to help emerging musicians.

44 Our Dementia Diary Rachael Dixey charts her experience of her partner Irene’s dementia.

50 Summer’s Here!

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

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“Since our establishment as a housing association almost 30 years ago, Unity has been resolute in its determination to raise housing standards in the neighbourhoods we serve”, said: Ali Akbor, Chief Executive, Unity Homes and Enterprise. “But we cannot do this alone. The support we have received from Leeds City Council and the Home and Communities Agency has been invaluable. By the end of this

We need to provide homes that cater for a range of needs and that embody the best in design and environmental credentials year we will be managing 1,300 affordable properties for tenants from all communities, with another 120 due for completion by 2018.”

Councillor Richard Lewis, executive member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning said: “Stratford Court is a great demonstration of how we can work with providers and developers to create homes that fulfil a specific housing need. With an ageing population, we need to provide homes that cater for a range of needs and that embody the best in design and environmental credentials.”

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HENRY ROWLAND MARSDEN (1823- 1876) INDUSTRIALIST, INVENTOR, PHILANTHROPIST – ‘THE POOR MAN’S FRIEND’

On a corner of the untended side of Woodhouse Moor a tall statue stands among the long grass and litter. It commemorates a forgotten popular hero, Henry Rowland Marsden, twice Mayor of Leeds, universally loved for his generosity and kindness, admired for his energy and self-made success.

Thirty thousand Leeds people contributed to the statue. When it was unveiled in 1878 in Woodhouse Lane, close to town, great crowds of eager fans broke through the police barriers and swamped the celebrations. Now its once white marble is dirty and pitted, its pink granite base stained by graffiti, and one of its three carved panels hacked out. enry Marsden’s life was a classic rags to riches story. He was born in 1823 in a small back-to-back on Edwin Street, Holbeck (gone now). His father was an ex-soldier, a Waterloo veteran, on a miserably small pension. His mother took in washing to help feed the family, and as soon as their two boys were old enough they had to earn. Henry got his first job aged seven and over the following years worked in various mills, including as a ‘heckler’ in Marshall’s flax mill – dirty, ill-paid work.’

His only schooling was at the Sweet Street Wesleyan Sunday School. He learnt to read when he was 12, and taught himself the elements of mechanics and engineering.

At 15 he found an opening as apprentice to a tool maker, where he had scope to develop his skills and inventive imagination. But the pay was poor, and when he invented a machine for use in flax-spinning his employer took the credit and the profits.

Even when Henry wanted to marry he was refused a pay rise, so he left, but was persuaded back and stayed until the firm closed. Then his thoughts turned to the New World, the land of opportunity.

He had borrowed some money and married – Sarah Hawling, a butcher’s daughter. With their baby daughter they embarked in 1848 on the great adventure of the long transatlantic voyage. After a period in New York they settled in Connecticut where he joined a firm (Blake’s) which had launched new stone-crushing machinery – the start of his journey to success and fortune. He developed improvements to the Blake machines and later patented his inventions. In 1862 he returned to Leeds to set up in business at the Soho Works in Meadow Lane, manufacturing stone and orecrushing machinery, winning international

recognition. As industrialisation boomed, his patented machines were in demand across the world for road building, mining, and railway construction, replacing slow, back breaking manual labour. (The Blake/ Marsden names are still in use today.)

He was now a very wealthy man and the family lived in some style, first in Wortley Grange, then De Grey Terrace, and finally in a grand detached mansion called Avenue House in Woodhouse Lane (not there now).

But his wealth could not protect them from

tragedy: in 1865 newly-born twin babies and an older son died within months of each other.

Henry never forgot the poverty of his youth, donating large sums to charities for the poor, and helping many individuals in need. He would sit in a small office every day, handing out bread and shoes to anyone down on their luck. His reputation for benevolence and kindness spread. He was elected as a Liberal councillor, and in 1873 and 1874 as mayor, hugely popular not only for his cheerful generosity but also for his ‘wondrous rise from poverty and obscurity’. As mayor he initiated the ambitious project to hold triennial Music Festivals, and he celebrated the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s marriage by organising a tea for 1,000 elderly citizens at the Town Hall – a grand gesture imitated by his successors.

In 1876, when he was about to be presented with a splendid testimonial to his time as mayor, came the shocking news of his sudden death, aged 53. His funeral was a massive affair. He was buried in the elaborate family vault in Holbeck cemetery. A fund was immediately set up for a memorial statue by the Leeds sculptor John Throp, and contributions poured in. A prominent site in Woodhouse Lane was chosen and there his statue stood for 72 years until road widening banished it to storage and in 1952 to the Moor. The panels on its base represented education, industry, and benevolence – all three dear to him.

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TTIP – What Does it Mean?

Since 2013, secret talks have been taking place every two months to secure the world’s biggest ever trade deal. nown as ‘TTIP’, the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is touted as a ‘free trade’ deal.

But in reality its agenda goes far beyond removing the import taxes known as ‘tariffs’, which are already extremely low in EU-US trade.

TTIP, negotiated by the European Commission for all 28 EU Member States, seeks to reach ‘behind the border’ to remove the social, health and environmental protections which for many companies are simply ‘barriers to trade’. Whether rules on the use of growth hormones in food, limits on the size of banks, or rules to stop the use of dirty fuels like tar sands oil – all have been targeted for removal, with some already falling away under pressure from big business and governments.

And, as has been the pattern with trade deals since the 1980s, TTIP seeks to lock in the privatisation of public services, including the NHS. Worse still, it seeks to introduce a new power for US big business, which will be able to access a private justice ‘corporate court’ system known as investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) to sue European governments for lost profits or any attempts to renationalise public services.

But there is good news: TTIP is so bad in so many ways that it’s triggered the most vibrant pan-European social movement seen in a generation.

And with 3.5 million signatures on a European anti-TTIP petition and recent demonstrations across Europe combining with leaks of negotiating texts, governments are keen to show that they are not fully sold on the deal.

The bad news is that while TTIP is in trouble, it isn’t dead yet. And the

TTIP seeks to lock in the privatisation of public services, including the NHS

British Government and the European Commission will harness all their spinning skills to save the deal.

From the outset, we have been fed falsehoods on TTIP. Growth, jobs and high standards have been the mantra from day one. Yet, on every one of these measures TTIP falls short.

According to its official report, TTIP will lead to a 0.5% GDP increase by 2027.

Ken Clarke has called the figures “not

credible”, German economy minister Sigmar Gabriel says they are “wondrous calculations” drawn from “voodoo economics”.

On jobs, the picture is even clearer: the official study highlights that we can expect to lose one million jobs in the EU. And, to date, there is no plan to mitigate these impacts.

As for standards, the claimed growth figures are based on removing

more than half of our social, health and environmental protections.

For those of us who have followed TTIP from the outset, none of this is a surprise. TTIP has always been fundamentally by and for big business: freedom of information requests have revealed that before TTIP was even announced the European Commission held 119 secret meetings with big business: corporations had the whip hand in deciding TTIP’s content.

It’s because of this that the horrors of ISDS corporate courts have been brought into TTIP. It is through ISDS that Slovakia has been sued for renationalising its healthcare. It is how Australia and Uruguay have faced protracted and costly legal battles for daring to bring in laws on cigarette packaging. And it is why Canada has faced repeated litigation for everything from passing moratoriums against fracking to revoking patents for drugs with unproven benefits.

British politicians may tell you that

we are not threatened by ISDS. They are wrong. We have never had a trade deal with a country with as much money invested in the UK as America.

And that’s precisely why a study commissioned by the UK government found that TTIP’s corporate courts bring only dangers and no benefits and would see the UK face a similar situation to Canada – the most sued country in the Northern hemisphere, having faced 35 ISDS cases to date.

The US and EU want to conclude talks on TTIP in 2016. But it can’t be ratified without votes in the European Parliament and likely every EU member state.

For many readers, the

results of the EU referendum will be known by the time you read this. If we have voted to leave the EU, we will no longer be a part of TTIP as we now know it. But if we want to trade with the EU, it will be - as intended for all countries outside the USA and EU - on the terms set out by TTIP. And our own government, which has been arguably the biggest rightwing pull on TTIP in Europe, will set about negotiating trade deals on the exact model of TTIP. Whether we are in or out of the EU, the fight against trade deals that threaten our democracy, human rights and the environment must continue.

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A Celebration of the Beatles at Leeds Grand he biggest ever tour of The Beatles’ celebration show ‘Let It Be’ is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from 11th – 16th July.

‘Let It Be’ celebrates the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces. It is bursting with timeless hits, showstopping sets, and dazzling costumes, together with a brilliant portrayal of the Fab Four from a talented cast of musicians.

“We have an extremely talented cast who have performed the show to audiences on New York’s Broadway, in London’s West End, and toured across

Europe and Japan”, said Derek Nicol, joint MD of Flying Entertainment. “The show’s most recent run was in Liverpool, where they certainly know their stuff when it comes to The Beatles. The response was fantastic. The show will have audiences on their feet from the start. They won’t be able to help themselves thanks to the iconic songbook from the world’s biggest band.”

The show celebrates music history’s greatest worldwide phenomenon and is packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits, including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. “What makes The Beatles so special, aside from their songs, is that they stayed ahead of the curve and were totally

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successful rock ‘n’ roll band representative of the changing times and themselves”, said Producer Jeff Parry.

“No other group came anywhere near being able to do that so successfully in my mind.”

The cast have been confirmed as Paul Canning and Reuven Gershon as John Lennon; Emanuele Angeletti and Iain Hornal as Paul McCartney; John Brosnan and Paul Mannion as George Harrison; and Luke Roberts as Ringo Starr. The band will be joined throughout the tour

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Leeds Black History Walk – An Eye Opener to African History Heritage Corner’s Leeds Black History Walk, created by actor/writer Joe Williams, shares the rich narratives of African humanity in local and world history. This fascinating two hour stroll, starting on the Parkinson Steps at Leeds University, introduces you to Nubian pharaohs, queens, kings and a special Ethiopian prince with connections to Queen Victoria. You’ll discover numerous African contributions to Yorkshire and the world and be constantly surprised at how so much of this rich history somehow got lost or ignored. We are familiar with the Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisation…but what about the extraordinary Nubian civilisation which predates all of them? ot only did Joe whisk us back thousands of years, he also linked Black History to the present day through taking on the persona of various personalities and linking to many well-known events and people in Leeds – many associated with the university.

The walk was inspired by the dedication of Arthur France MBE (who founded Leeds Carnival), Dr Carl Hylton and Paul Auber to the Leeds Bi-Centenary Transformation Project - to present positive perspectives of African history. As a founding member of the Diasporian Stories Research Group in 1995, Joe soaked up information from fellow founders Audrey Dewjee and Allison Edwards on Africans in Britain, and further research revealed how Roman emperors built temples dedicated to

African gods– hence 2,000 year old mummified African priests having been discovered in Yorkshire.

The walk ends with a visit to the grave of Pablo Fanque, celebrated Briton of African origin. Born William Darby in Norwich, 1810, he was already

a famous performer when he formed his own circus in Wakefield in 1841.

He performed in Leeds on many occasions. His popular circus toured nationally until his death in 1871. John Lennon drew inspiration from one of Pablo’s posters for the song ‘For the Benefit of Mr. Kite’ on the Beatles’ ‘Sergeant Pepper’ album.

Heritage Corner encourages discourse through creative projects, working with creative practitioners like dancer David Hamilton, visual artist Carol Sorhaindo, poet Khadijah Ibrahiim and actress Leah Francis. The Leeds Black History Walk is at 11am on the first Saturday of each month until 1st October. http://heritagecornerleeds.wix.com/ heritage-corner heritagecornerleeds@ gmail.com

The 2016 Kirkstall Art Trail is a celebration of art in the community, with over 80 local artists and creative organisations taking part.

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ollowing last year’s success, the organisers decided to make the 2016 event bigger and better.

Between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July, the Trail will guide you around a range of art and activities in a variety of weird and wonderful locations across Kirkstall – including artists’ studios, allotments, a boat on the Leeds Liverpool canal, a local shopping park and public gardens, and Kirkstall Abbey. Each venue will provide an opportunity to meet the artists and makers, share and learn new skills and enjoy art in an informal setting.

Each venue will provide an opportunity to meet the artists and makers The event is free and suitable for all ages. You can look forward to numerous styles of painting, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, and much more. There will also be exciting workshops, activities and demonstrations to inspire you. Create your own artwork to take home – you might even discover a hidden creative talent. This is also an opportunity to pick up some wonderful, affordable art.

Refreshments will be available at several locations, including a cheeky tipple for adults! Full details in the Art Trail guide, available at all venues and online at https://kirkstallarttrail. wordpress.com/ For updates, follow them on Twitter @KirkstallArt; www.facebook.com/ kirkstallarttrail.

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A Ring for Everyone BBC Radio 3 has confirmed that it will broadcast Opera North’s complete ‘Ring’ cycle from Sage Gateshead, from 5th – 10th July. irected by Peter Mumford and conducted by Opera North’s outgoing Music Director Richard Farnes, Opera North’s ‘Ring’ is one of the most critically regarded opera projects of recent years, highly praised for both the standard of musical performance and for its clarity and accessibility to new audiences.

Few works loom as large as Richard Wagner’s monumental ‘Ring’ (Der Ring des Nibelungen, or The Ring of the Nibelung), a cycle of four operas comprising more than 15 hours of music, usually performed across four days. The story, which Wagner devised based on ancient Nordic and German legends, is an epic tale of heroes, gods, giants and dragons battling for control of a magic ring which grants power and wealth to its owner. It begins with music that evokes the dawn of time, and ends with the cataclysmic destruction of the world of the gods, and contains some of the most famous and influential music ever written.

Opera North’s version dispenses with set, costumes and props, highlighting Wagner’s intensely powerful music.

Lighting and video design enhance the performances, with a triptych of screens in the live performances providing abstract visuals and English text. This compelling and visceral format places the orchestra on stage, with the singers addressing the audience, and the camera, directly, bringing the epic story thrillingly to life.

“The Ring is a monumental work of art - complex, multi-layered, controversial and deeply thoughtprovoking, it is undoubtedly among the greatest pieces of music drama that have ever been written”, said Richard Mantle, Opera North General Director. “It is a masterpiece which everyone should have the opportunity to engage with, but live performances are comparatively rare.”

In addition, digital commissioning body, The Space, has collaborated with Opera North to produce an on-line version. The film will be made available to stream on-line later in the year. Sung in German it will be fully subtitled in English and include additional narrative elements explaining significant plot points.

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The line up of performers reflects Leeds as it really is – a multicultural, fast-paced, and ever evolving city colourful line up of some of Leeds’ most talented performers from the city’s diverse communities comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse on Thursday 14th July.

Makor Jewish Culture, and South Asian Arts UK, are staging a dynamic variety show. Hosted by comedian Howard Lee, it features acts from the SAA UK North Indian Kathak Dancers, Leeds Baltic Performing Arts School, The Chinese Lion Dance Troup, the Leeds UHC Synagogue Choir, vocalist Sarah Yaseen, Northern Ballet Academy, and The Huddersfield Gospel Choir, just to name a few!

“The line up of performers reflects Leeds as it really is – a multicultural, fast-paced, and ever evolving city”, said Ellie Ruhan Show Co-Director.

“Each community is brimming with pride at the prospect of showcasing its culture and heritage through performance art.”

Last year’s show was a sell out and many people were turned away on the night – so organisers are advising everyone to get their tickets now!

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King Lear on Tour

heatre of the Dales is touring David Robertson’s adaptation of King Lear from Tuesday 12th – Sunday 24th July.

This savage saga of domestic turmoil has been pared down to two hours.

Directed by Jim Rastall, it’s set on a scrapheap and its overriding theme is homelessness.

The show is budgeted on a shoestring and the12-strong professional cast performs on a pittance. But, the performances are still free, as the aim is to give everyone a chance to enjoy Shakespeare.

The show begins in Dagmar Wood, off Grosvenor Road, Hyde Park, from 12th – 15th July, then moves on to Meanwood Park Quarry (20th – 21st July), and the Cow and Calf Rocks Ilkley (22nd & 23rd).

Shows start at 7pm. Take warm clothing, a flask of coffee and lightweight seating.

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Preservative Party Curates First World War Exhibition he Preservative Party, a group of young history enthusiasts (aged 14 – 24), has curated a special exhibition at Leeds City Museum to pay special tribute to those who were lost, as well as those who survived The First World War. Launching on 1st July, the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, and running until 8th January 2017, the exhibition, ‘In Their Footsteps’, will showcase the War’s impact on local civilians, soldiers, nurses and industrial workers. It will reveal the variety of communication methods, as well as fascinating finds, including a dolls’ house made by recuperating soldiers.

With the help of West Yorkshire Archive Service and York Army Museum,

the Preservative Party has knitted together individual stories and collated a fascinating collection of items.

“It’s such a privilege to be able to work with these unique museum collections that constitute a vital part of our city’s history”, said Eleanor Smith of the Preservative Party. “We’re really excited to get the exhibition up and running and look forward to encouraging other young people to get involved when we open in July.”

Ruth Leach, Curator of Leeds City Museum commented: “It’s refreshing to see such a young team of historians with a keen interest in the First World War, and we hope the exhibition will resonate with other young people as it’s so focused on individuals from their home towns. There

are some exciting items going on display, which draw on the nationally important Leeds Museums and Galleries collection.”

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The charity is also looking for a few reliable, voluntary minibus drivers whose role will be to drive PHAB vehicles, collect members from their homes across Leeds and take them to the Prince Philip Centre, Leeds 7 for the PHAB Club.

Volunteers must be fit and healthy, with a clean licence and aged 25 to 70.

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HAB is a lively organisation that inspires and supports children and adults, both with and without disabilities, to make more of life together. The charity currently has vacancies for a few new members at the Friday evening PHAB Club, particularly teenagers and children aged nine and over.

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Kirkstall Festival – Bigger Lidgett Park and Better Than Ever!

Methodist The 2016 Kirkstall Festival (now in its 36th year) is on Saturday 9th July, 11am – 5pm, Church in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, and it Summer promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Events Lidgett Park Methodist Church has a long history of fundraising for charity. This year, it is supporting Christian Aid and Christians Against Poverty and, to complete its fundraising year, it is holding two special community events in July.

his year’s theme is ‘Heroes and Heroines’. As always, the Festival starts with a parade of local groups and schools travelling along Morris Lane and into the Abbey grounds, where there will be activities and entertainment for all ages. Of course, all participants are encouraged to dress up as their favourite hero or heroine for the parade.

After its fantastic success last year, Battle of Bands returns on the Youth Stage, plus there’ll be a variety of musicians, dancers and comedians on the Main Stage and across the site. All the traditional favourites will be there too, including fairground rides, the dog show, and the church service.

Entirely volunteer run, the festival is a free community fun day designed to appeal to the whole family. Last year it attracted

over 20,000 people across the day. This year it boasts the largest number of stalls to date – including many community groups and organisations, and a wide range of food concessions.

While the Festival is free, visitors are asked to purchase a programme (£2), which gives details of everything that is happening across the site. All proceeds from sale of the programmes will go towards ensuring that there will be a 37th Kirkstall Festival.

Wherever possible visitors are asked to take public transport. There is limited free parking available, as well as disabled parking closer to the site.

Kirkstall Art Trail, a Festival Fringe event, returns for a second year, and this time for a full weekend, 16th & 17th July, with more artists and venues and plenty of activities.

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Summer Swing Dance, will be held at the Queen’s Hall, Immaculate Heart Church, Harrogate Road, Moortown, on Saturday 16th July from 7pm. The Little Big Band will play a variety of music from the 1940s to the present day, and the Swing Dance Duo will provide demonstrations and audience participation. The licensed bar will be open all evening. Tickets cost £10 with all profits going to the charities. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Jenny on 0113 293 4588 (answerphone messages will be returned).

A Festival of Flowers will take place in the Church from Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd July, 10am – 4pm each day. The theme of the Festival is ‘The World In Flowers’ and it will showcase the many talents of the Church flower arrangers. Entry is free and will include scones and tea or coffee plus a quiz to identify the countries represented. Any donations received will go to the two charities.

eeds City Council is looking for people with the right skills, time and space, to make a real difference to children and young people in Leeds. In particular, it is looking for a variety of foster carers for young people aged 11 and up, large sibling groups, and children with special needs.

Fostering a teenager can be challenging but extremely rewarding too. Many people can be successful foster carers for teenagers, including single people, couples, and gay and lesbian carers. What is important is that they share a genuine enjoyment in working with teenagers and a commitment to promoting their welfare and helping them become independent adults.

Leeds is the second largest local authority in England and arranges care

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They need love, safety, security and stable homes where they can stay for a few days, weeks, months, years or longer as part of a family.

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What a Difference Volunteers Make!

Each week, 700 volunteers contribute an amazing 2,550 hours to St Gemma’s Hospice.

That’s over 127,000 hours in the last year alone!

St Gemma’s volunteers are at the very heart of the care that the Hospice provides. They have many roles, including helping in the kitchen; cheering on runners at events; manning stalls at fairs; holding collections, maintaining the hospice’s gardens; welcoming visitors at reception; shopping for patients on the ward; providing complementary therapies to patients and their families; sorting clothes and serving customers in St Gemma’s shops; providing spiritual

and emotional support; or providing administrative support and expertise.

All volunteers help to care for people at the most difficult time in their lives and the hospice is so grateful for their support. If you are interested in joining St Gemma’s volunteer team, visit www. st-gemma.co.uk/volunteering or contact Hannah, Volunteers Coordinator on 0113 218 5193 or volunteering@stgemma.co.uk

Marie Curie’s Roundhay Group Seeks Treasurer Marie Curie’s Roundhay Fundraising Group is looking for a Volunteer Treasurer.

The ideal candidate will use their financial skills and eye for detail to bank and record all monies raised. They will also advise the group on event budgets and help to ensure that fundraising targets can be met.

The role involves counting, banking and recording all money raised, collected and donated; informing Marie Curie of all transactions; working with the group to create and adhere to realistic budgets for fundraising activities; maintaining records of income and expenditure relating to events; responding to queries relating to income and expenditure; and providing regular financial updates at group meetings.

Marie Curie relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Supporting the charity gives people the opportunity to gain unforgettable experiences, immerse themselves in a new culture, face fresh challenges and obtain new skills while doing something fulfilling. Marie Curie has approximately 13,000 registered volunteers, including those supporting shops, hospices and fundraising.

So if you’re interested in the role of Treasurer, or other volunteering or fundraising opportunities please contact Jennifer Aspinall on 01274 386190, jennifer.aspinall@ mariecurie.org.uk or visit www. mariecurie.org.uk

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Let’s turn straight to the proposed 20 mph zones in residential streets across the west side of Alwoodley Ward (to the left of Harrogate Road, heading towards Harrogate). I have been asked the same two questions repeatedly – when will the east side of the ward be done (to the right of Harrogate Road, heading towards Harrogate),

Community News and will there be a chance for residents to comment on the plans?

Currently, we don’t know when Highways are planning to look at introducing the 20mph Zones to the east. The west side was selected because its road accident levels over the past five years were slightly higher than those to the east. We know that the Council is aiming to make most residential streets and streets around schools, 20mph by 2020.

As soon as it is decided what needs to be done to make a 20mph limit work, the Council will embark on a consultation exercise.

I will of course highlight when this begins here in North Leeds Life.

Yorkshire Water recently wrote to residents of Wigton Lane and some surrounding roads. Unfortunately they have to replace a major sewerage pipe. There were two choices – either a full closure of the middle section of Wigton Lane for 26 weeks, or a partial closure reducing traffic to one lane controlled by traffic lights 24 hours a day, which would take a little longer. Residents chose the traffic light option. A good deal of patience will be needed while this work is carried out. It is due to start towards the end of June and continue into 2017.

Finally, I have been asked a number of times about the new mountain feature outside the Alwoodley Health Centre – principally, when on earth will it be moved.

The answer is, any time now. They were keeping the mound, pending approval, to fill in the bus turning circle. This has now been given and work should only take a few weeks.

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A Toy Library in Chapeltown hildren in Chapeltown will soon be able to borrow more than books from their library after local councillors donated £200 towards a new toy library.

The library is the brainchild of librarian Debbie Jones. Just like with books, families will be able to borrow toys so that everyone has the opportunity to play with different and exciting things.

The library is open 3 – 4pm at Chapeltown Library in The Reginald Centre. The toys are suitable for both boys and girls and children can borrow one toy per week, free of charge.

“Children’s toys can be incredibly expensive”, said Councillor Jane Dowson.

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LEAP enables students to set up their own companies, learning business skills, teamwork and problem solving, whilst gaining confidence and employability skills.

At the end of the year teams present their company and its results to a panel of business advisers and prepare their annual report and accounts. All profits are donated to charity, and the Stream team handed a cheque for £878 to St Gemma’s Hospice.

Pictured: : Flo Straughan and Arielle Kaufman

“It was a challenge but we learned lots of valuable skills, and took a great deal of pride from setting up our business and making a profit”, said Flo Straughan, MD of Stream, who describes LEAP as a very rewarding experience. “We pulled together really well as a team and used everyone’s skills to the best advantage.”

They also won an award for their use of social media, promoting their range of sports drink bottles, printed with quotes, and sold with colour-coordinated earphones.

“It was a great opportunity to develop new skills and connect with people who could help us raise our profile”, said Rachel Marks, Social Media Director. “Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were really important platforms for us to raise awareness of our brand, events and special promotions.”

Team Drincup, which sold a range of mugs, gift wrapped and containing foodie treats, won the award for Most Improved Use of Social Media. The prizes for both social media awards included valuable work experience with LEAP sponsor Clearsilver Brand Marketing.

Working with Flo and Rachel in team Stream were Noah Lewis, Finance Director, Arielle Kaufman and Tilly Woodward Marketing, Will Piper, Production Director; Gemma Timmons, Company Secretary; Maya Bhakta, HR; Tess Fawkes and Antony Attia, Sales.

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One of the most exciting and charismatic small birds of prey, the hobby only appears in the UK in Spring and Summer, migrating each year from its wintering grounds in southern Africa.

It is a similar size to the kestrel with long, pointed wings and a square-cut tail, but, unlike the kestrel, it doesn’t hover but has a dashing swooping flight, as it hunts for aerial prey like small birds and large insects. The small birds it preys on include those which themselves spend most of their time in the air – swallows and swifts – while its insect prey includes dragonflies,

which it sometimes eats on the wing.

It is capable of rapid bursts of speed and breathtaking turns, and is a wonderful sight to see, especially when a number of hobbies are hunting together. It breeds in

mature trees in heathland, farmland and woodland edges, and hunts over land and water. It is mainly found in the lowlands of the south and east of the UK, but has started to spread further Photo: north, to Northumberland Ben Hall and southern Scotland. It RSPBis thought that they may images. have been helped by climate com change warming resulting in an increased number of dragonflies. The best times to look for hobbies are warm still days when a lot of insects, especially beetles and dragonflies, are on the wing.

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RSPB’s Big Wild Sleep Out ardens come alive with a host of mysterious sounds and shadows as nocturnal creatures go about their business under cover of darkness.

Bats start to hunt at dusk, their weak fluttering flight quite different from birds, avoiding collisions by echolocation – locating objects from the echoes of the sounds the bats make.

Tawny owls prefer complete dark so are harder to see, but you cannot miss their familiar calls – the female’s too-whit and the male’s answering too-woo. Small snuffling and rustling noises are probably small mammals like hedgehogs and mice, which emerge from their daytime hiding

places to forage for food. They also have to watch out for larger nocturnal mammals like foxes and badgers which prey on them, but which will also eat a variety of other small creatures.

Every year, the RSPB encourages people to uncover the hidden world of their own back garden as part of Big Wild Sleep Out – this year from 29th – 31st July. You can register now. Those who register will receive fantastic ideas to help make the most of the experience – especially for kids.

If the next generation makes a connection with nature, it’ll be more inspired to help fight for its future.

Whether you go on a torchlit minibeast safari and sleep in your own bed, camp

RSPB encourages people to uncover the hidden world of their own back garden out in your garden, or pitch up at an RSPB reserve, you can take part in loads of ways. The nearest event to Leeds is at RSPB Fairburn Ings on Saturday 30th July, from midday to midnight. There will be exciting daytime activities followed by the chance to get up close and personal with nocturnal creatures after dark. You can gaze out at the stars, roast marshmallows over a camp fire, and immerse yourself in nature. Simply pitch a tent, grab a torch, and get stuck in!

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Often the hottest month of the year, July usually keeps gardeners busy watering their plots and harvesting crops.

Watering ways

There are plenty of plants that do not demand a lot of water – for example plants like Lavender and herbs.

For lawns, vegetables and flowers to do well, gardens need a lot of water. Luckily a brown, dried lawn will soon recover after a dry spell once the rain begins to fall again, they can be made into lovely jams and jellies too. Once you have harvested but fruit, vegetables and flowers may not all your strawberries it’s good to feed the plants with a potash rich fertiliser.

Vegetables ready this month include broad beans, garlic (lift it with fare quite so well.

There are plenty of plants that do a fork when the leaves start to turn yellow), courgettes, lettuces, onions, not demand a lot of water – for example carrots, peas, potatoes and spinach.

Mediterranean plants like Lavender and Tomato growers can pinch out the tip of each plant once five trusses herbs. These are the ones to grow if you of little fruits have started to develop so the plant can use its energy to like the idea of flowerbeds that take care of ensure they swell and ripen. themselves in the Summer heat.

Seeds of lettuce, French beans, radishes, spring cabbage and rocket Traditional hanging baskets and can still be sown. containers full of colourful bedding plants Tracy Foster look lovely but do take a lot of looking after, www.tracyfostergardendesign.co.uk with watering, feeding and deadheading.

Why not try growing pots or baskets of succulents such as Sempervivums or Aeonium instead? These require little care and can look truly stylish.

Most fruit and veg on the other hand need plenty to drink if you are to get anything to harvest. Try siting the vegetable patch close to the house or to an outdoor tap so that you don’t have to make long trips with the watering can or if possible get a water butt set up near the veg plot – perhaps it could catch water from the shed, It’s time to pick delicious strawberries, greenhouse or garage roof. raspberries, currants

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THE NICE GUYS DIRECTED BY: SHANE BLACK STARRING: RYAN GOSLING, RUSSELL CROWE, ANGOURIE RICE

CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 116 MINS his knockabout ‘70s set comedy crime caper is the latest from Shane Black who pretty well defined the odd couple buddy cop genre with his screenplay for the first Lethal Weapon and brilliantly sent it up with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, a career high point for the writer-director.

If you’ve seen any of the film projects to which Black has been attached then you’ll likely know what to expect; Bromance! Shoot-Outs! Wisecracks!

Fisticuffs! Vehicular Mayhem! All these elements are present and correct in The Nice Guys, which deploys them entertainingly and with verve.

The unlikely pairing this time around is a couple of private eyes, street-smart bruiser Jackson Healy (Crowe) and booze-soaked doofus Holland March (Gosling) who find themselves flung together when they discover they’ve both been tasked with tracking down the same missing girl. Their search takes them on a trawl through the seamier side of ‘70s Los Angeles replete with conspiracy, political corruption and a murdered adult film star. Throughout their travails, which grow ever more convoluted, Healy and March are aided by the interventions of March’s precocious teenage daughter Holly (newcomer Angourie Rice making an impression in a role that, had the film

The buddy dynamic here is sustained through a kind of lowkey chemistry and lovable rogue charm with the two costars playing to their strengths

actually been made in the ‘70s, would most likely have gone to Jodie Foster).

In interviews Russell Crowe has stated that he wasn’t particularly taken with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’s arch, knowing, postmodern subversion of genre conventions, considering it too clever by half. Well, the Nice Guys is certainly more straightforward and, yes, I guess you could say dumbed down but even if it doesn’t quite have the cracking, whipsmart dialogue of the aforementioned film it succeeds through its buoyant, exuberant energy and some well executed sight gags.

The buddy dynamic here is sustained through a kind of low-key chemistry and lovable rogue charm with the two co-stars playing to their strengths; Crowe, not an actor particularly renowned for his funny bones, is squarely in his comfort zone sticking to his long-cultivated tough guy shtick whereas Gosling, who’s repeatedly proven he’s more than just a pretty face, again confirms beyond doubt that he’s got his comedy chops well and truly

on lock, playing dumb brilliantly with a kind of inspired imbecility and a keen sense of slapstick.

His pratfalls provide the majority of the films laugh out loud moments.

It would be fair to say that Shane Black seems to be coasting somewhat with this one, it’s not his punchiest script, there’s nothing startlingly original about it and it’s kind of bythe-numbers but, like its central characters, it does have a certain charm with its lurid ‘70s period stylings, a kick ass vintage soundtrack and a substantial sense of fun. As undemanding, schlocky pulp entertainment goes, it’s well worth your time.

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Industry Weekend at Leeds College of Music Leeds College of Music has become renowned for having a life cycle of music education under one roof, and on 16th/17th July they’re holding a special Industry Weekend to support the graduate section of that life cycle. he weekend is open to any musician, not just graduates of the College, and costs just £20 (including lunch and refreshments). It features two days of workshops, one-to-one advice, networking and creative input to help emerging musicians take the next step in their career. It’s all about discussing ideas, getting advice, building understanding and confidence, and helping projects become reality.

There will be something for everyone, regardless of musical direction; from artistry sessions aimed at troubleshooting performance skills, to workshops to maximise web presence. There will be accountants, legal experts, funding application help and networking.

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Cloth Cat: Improving Lives Through Music Cloth Cat (established 1999) is a charity that aims to improve peoples’ lives through music, using music to nurture new skills and create opportunities for those in disadvantaged circumstances, and to help them to develop personally, socially and culturally. elping people transition from institutionalisation back into the community is central to its aims. Despite limited funding, Cloth Cat has managed to organise a whole range of activities, often in partnership with other charities and public sector organisations.

Together with the Workers’ Educational Association, it has been running a programme of music courses at venues across the city since 2001.

These include courses from ukulele to sound engineering, and from singing to music production, which thousands of people have benefited from.

At Armley Prison, Cloth Cat worked with Billy Bragg and his charity ‘Jail Guitar Doors’ in the rehabilitation of offenders. It has also run sessions at homeless hostels around Leeds.

Following work at Wetherby Young Offenders Unit, it’s about to embark on a project with ex young offenders in a bid to encourage them to follow a more positive path in society.

Based at Old Chapel Studios in Holbeck, Cloth Cat services are more in demand than ever. Current projects involve developing a DVD about careers in the music industry for use in schools and job centres; work at the Newsam Centre (a mental health unit at Seacroft Hospital), which includes a regular singing and songwriting workshop; and a ‘Music From The Attic’ project at Kirkstall Education Cricket Club, encouraging people to pick up their instruments again, touch up their skills, and start jamming.

Cloth Cat is also involved in running festivals over the Summer, including events in Beeston and

Armley, and running the main stage at the Northern Green Gathering, a four day environmental festival in the Peak District.

The Cloth Cat weekly open mic night at The Chemic Tavern in Woodhouse, now in it’s 21st year, gives people the chance to showcase their skills playing alongside more established acts; and the monthly Instrumental night at Inkwell in Chapel Allerton raises awareness of mental health issues, as well as much needed funds for workshops and entertainment for patients at mental health institutions in Leeds.

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Saul Williams Fri 1 Jul, Belgrave Music Hall, £16.50. New York-based hip-hop artist, actor & poet.

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A Conversation with Reg Hall Fri 1 July, 8pm Seven Arts, Free / £PWYF. On Irish Traditional Music in London (1940s—Present Day)

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Assembly Room, £19.25. The daughter of Martin Carthy & Norma Waterson, Eliza breathes new life into England’s traditional folk music with her witty & energetic repertoire.

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Sun 3 July, Inkwell, 1.30pm, £7/5 conc. Sam Jackson double bass, Jack Chandler Alto Saxophone, Dan BarkerBey, Tenor Saxophone, Harry Orme Acoustic Guitar.

Victor Wooten Mon 4 Jul, Brudenell Social Club, £20.35. Extremely highly regarded bass guitar virtuoso.

Gladys Knight Tue 5 Jul, First Direct Arena, £62.50. Still a major presence in soul music & a massive influence on rhythm ‘n’ blues in the world today.

Shopkeepers, £8.80. Psych-Garage rock Duck & Drake, Free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers

Union, £22.40. Grunge/Alternative outfit formed in 1991 by former Throwing Muses member Tanya Donelly.

And None Of Them Knew They Were Robots Sat 16 Jul, Brudenell Social Club, £6.60. Local post-hardcore band.

Denzel Curry Sun 17 Jul, Nation Of Shopkeepers, £11. American rapper & poet from Florida.

B.D. Lenz Trio Sun 17 Jul, Seven Arts, 1:30pm, £8 - £10. Contempo-jazz guitarist mixing together the styles of Pat Metheny, Mike Stern, & Stevie Ray Vaughn.

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House, £5. Swedish Alt-rock/Indie-pop.

The Cribs Fri 22 Jul, Millennium Square, 5:30pm, £24.75. Masters of addictive, raucous, wiry indie pop. Also appearing: Thurston Moore, Pulled Apart By Horses, Menace Beach.

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Social Club, £19.25. Hard biting country-rock crossover.

Ocean Colour Scene: The Moseley Shoals 20th Anniversary Tour Sun 24 Jul, Millennium Square, 3:30pm, £46.75. Britpop/indie nostalgia-fest.

Also appearing: Shed Seven, The Bluetones, Carnabells.

Mike Cox’s Senior Saxes Sun 24 Jul,

Inkwell, 1:30pm, £5 - £7. Leeds Jazz legend whose musical associations go right back to playing with John Barry in the 1960’s. This band has a superb sax section, great rhythm section & swinging arrangements.

TumbleWeedAmericana: Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis Mon 25 Jul, Seven Arts Leeds, £13. Country duo from Texas.

The Palestine Youth Orchestra Wed 27 July, Leeds Town Hall, £15/£10.

Marc Almond Fri 8 Jul, Leeds Town

The Gaslight Club Mon 18 July,

Hall, £43.45. The former Soft Cell frontman, internationally acclaimed & successful solo artist & influence to a generation of musicians.

Oporto, Free Entry. Regular roots, folk, blues Americana evening. Featuring Amelia White + Dan Webster + Gary Stewart.

EyeHateGod Fri 29 Jul, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Distinctive, influential five piece southern rock / punk / blues band from New Orleans.

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New Roots: Kyla Brox Duo Fri 29 July,

Arts, 1:30pm, £8 - £10.Bring your instrument or your voice & join in or just watch the fun. The Jazz workshop band will be performing too.

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The Endellion String Quartet Tue

12 Jul, The Venue (Leeds College of Music), £19.50 / £17.50. Acclaimed Chamber Ensemble with a distinctive performing style. Programme: Haydn: Quartet Op 77, No 2, Bartók: Quartet No 3, Brahms: Quartet No 2.

Club, £6.60. A violent collision of soul, punk & pop.

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Wed 20 Jul, Belgrave Music Hall, £13.75. Vintage blues with a shot of dance music on steroids, chock-full of pure energy.

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Our Dementia Diary: An Academic’s Story achael Dixey, Professor of Health Promotion at Leeds Beckett University, has charted her experience of her partner Irene’s dementia in a new book - ‘Our Dementia Diary: Irene, Alzheimer’s and Me’.

“The book started purely as a journal, a way of coping with my partner developing Alzheimer’s”, said Rachael. “After showing it to Brian Daniels, who wanted to write a play about it, he suggested that it would be good enough to publish. This is quite a step from my usual writing - of scientific papers and the like. It felt very exposing to write such a personal story. But I hope it might help anyone else going through it, or indeed, through any loss.”

Irene and Rachael had been together for nearly 30 years when Irene started to falter and was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in her early 50s.

‘Our Dementia Diary’ tells the story of how, with the dramatic deterioration in Irene’s health, Rachael turned from lover and soul mate to friend, carer, and finally, to single woman. When Irene was too ill to remain at home, she moved to a care home, where she spent the last six years of her life. When she died aged 66, the couple had spent half their lives together.

This highly personal and intimate memoir was written over a period of years. Moving, and often heartbreaking, it charts the daily decline and inexorable

loss of Irene. With brutal honesty, Rachael tells of love, loss, and life with Alzheimer’s, and raises serious questions about how our society cares for those who develop the disease, especially at a young age, and how it deals with those affected in the gay, lesbian and transgender community.

Rachael’s story inspired the play ‘Don’t Leave Me Now’, by Brian Daniels.

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Caring Hands in Moortown The ‘Caring hands’ project at the North Leeds Medical Practice on Harrogate Road is the brainchild of a member of the practice’s Patient Participation Group, Bill Boland. ollowing discussions with the partners at the practice, and a presentation to the Leeds North Clinical Commissioning Group, funding was obtained for a year, allowing a part time coordinator post to be advertised.

The coordinator will organise a group of volunteers to support patients’ needs. Although the Health Service provides many avenues of surgical and medical help, as well as using voluntary organisations with specialist expertise, there are many gaps in the system that could perhaps be filled by a Caring Hands volunteer.

For example, the inability to discharge patients from hospital because there has been no food in the house, or anyone to switch on the heating, causing substantial blocking of beds and a financial drain on already stretched services. Caring Hands could help.

Should you have a joint replacement and be encouraged to exercise outside the home…wouldn’t it be reassuring to have a volunteer walk with you? What if you’re lonely or depressed and would just like someone to talk to? Again Caring Hands could help. Volunteers could read to someone with impaired vision, or help you start a new hobby.

The list of how Caring Hands could help is endless,

Should you have a joint replacement and need to exercise outside wouldn’t it be reassuring to have a volunteer walk with you?

Caring Hands could help If you are a patient at North Leeds Medical Practice at either Harrogate Road or Milan Street, Caring Hands could use your help. Even an hour could make a real difference to someone.

Training will be given and you can make new friends in the process.

For further information, contact Beverley Kite (chair of the PPG) on 07808 736339

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Outdoor table tennis facilities are coming to Chapel Allerton Park!

Ping! table tennis courts challenge expectations of where you can see table tennis being played and promote free access with free equipment, which in turn allows people to experience a fun, social activity.

Local events and taster sessions are planned. These will be staffed by volunteers, who will be learning new skills to help people get to grips with the sport.

“Table Tennis can be a great way to exercise and really sharpen up some skills”, said Cllr Jane Dowso. “I am really pleased that funding from Table Tennis England has helped to bring table tennis to Chapel Allerton Park and I’m working with colleagues Cllrs Eileen Taylor and Mohammed Rafique to try and bring more tables to Chapel Allerton.” www.pingengland.co.uk/leeds/

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All providers receive training and 24hr support from a key worker.

We welcome applications from people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or marital status. Allowance paid (£120 - £150) per week.

North Leeds Medical Practice Patient Participation Group has received funding from Leeds North CCG for a pilot scheme to assist patients with specific needs. The above post is for 20 hours per week with a salary of £11,000.

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Roundhay Park Primary School’s First Summer Fair Roundhay Park Primary School will hold its first ever Summer Fair on Sunday 24th July, 11am – 4pm on Soldier’s Field at Roundhay Park.

he school, proposed by the Fair Access Schools Trust, which is made up of parents and others committed to the local community, recently received approval and hopes to open its doors to pupils in September 2017.

The idea was developed in April 2015, when 86 children in the area failed to secure places at any of the five local primary schools chosen by their parents, instead being allocated schools 3-4 miles away. The shortage of places is set to continue so, with the backing of the community and local councillors, the Trust is excited to provide a solution by opening this much needed primary school.

The Summer Fair marks the launch of the school’s official consultation and will showcase its vision for the school through classroom demonstrations, educational talks, and the opportunity to speak to members of the team regarding their plans to deliver an excellent educational experience for all children joining the school. There will also be music, games, food, and lots more fun to entertain all the family.

Fun, Free Events at Your Library There are lots of free events and activities in your local library this Summer. You can join the Summer Reading Challenge –‘The Big Friendly Read’ - read a total of six books during the summer, and get prizes along the way. Activities are also planned around the books of Roald Dahl, and story and rhyme times happen every week in all libraries.

Join The Big Friendly Read’ and read a total of six books during the summer There’s a Creative Costumes Workshop at Chapeltown library on Friday 29th July from 1 – 4pm, where you can learn how to design and make a costume from recycled material. And, there will be weekly Ping Pong Sessions with a professional table tennis player at Moor Allerton Library, starting Friday 29th July, 2.30-3.30pm, until Friday 19th August.

For more details about library activities and events, visit: www. leeds.gov.uk/libraries or pop into your local library

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The school Summer holidays are almost here and everyone with children is looking for interesting things to include over those lazy, hazy days of Summer!

Leeds is a fantastic place for kids during the holidays. As usual, there are loads of activities through its libraries, museums and parks. Leisure centres also have busy programmes lined up, not to mention specialist groups and sports clubs that have planned Summer Schools loaded with fun things to do.

We have looked a little further and discovered a Summer Spectacular at Leeds City Varieties, a huge Breeze on Tour event at Roundhay Park, a Leeds Youth Opera Summer School at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, and fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Summer courses for both girls and boys in Armley.

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At Rock School you’ll be able to form a band, learn to play your favourite covers, write your own material, record your work in a professional recording studio, and perform a final gig at The Wardrobe in Leeds, which friends and family can attend.

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Leeds Youth Opera (LYO) has planned a Summer School from 15th – 19th August at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre.

If you are aged between eight and 16 and fancy performing in a musical, here is your opportunity to work with industry professionals. Join this award winning company and create a musical in a week! You’ll learn new songs, as well as well known numbers, and will have the chance to act, dance and learn about choral singing too.

Summer Spectacular, a festival for children and young people up to 18 years of age, provides the opportunity for them to take part in artist-led workshops, master classes and family fun. Part of the City Varieties learning programme, the festival aims to give young people a chance to develop new skills whilst having fun and meeting new friends.

The City Varieties Youth Theatre Company presents its fifth full scale musical ‘The Addams Family’ on 29th/30th July. Directed by Lizi Patch (Punching The Sky), the 60-strong cast of 8-21 year olds will bring everyone’s favourite morbid household to life.

In August, early years music specialists Tiny Tempo bring music, movement and play sessions for little ones aged up to seven and their families.

Children aged 7-11 can explore drama, singing, stage combat and circus theatre in a week-long ‘Rewind/Remix Summer School’ with Duck Egg Theatre, culminating in an on-stage performance.

Young people (16-18) considering a career in the industry can experience the world of theatre and learn from the professionals in Theatre Master Classes.

The Summer Spectacular ends with City Varieties’ family-friendly Heritage Open Day on Sunday 11th September. Enjoy a look behindthe-scenes, talks, demonstrations, traditional parlour games and special performances. The whole family will be entertained and it’s free!

Prices start from £3 per child. Places are limited. For more information or to book, visit cityvarieties.co.uk or call 0113 243 0808

This is an excellent introduction for music beginners, as well as a great opportunity for those with more experience. Working with LYO’s artistic director you’ll learn all about creating a piece of theatre and have a huge amount of fun too! At the end of the week you’ll perform your musical for family and friends.

The Summer School costs £120. Application forms are available from leedsyouthopera@gmail.com and you’ll find further information at www.leedsyouthopera.org.uk

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Summer 2016 - 1 August to 2 September Athletics, Rackets, Tennis and American Sports Camps are taking place throughout the Summer holidays, for boys and girls aged 8 - 14 years.

Our Junior Sports Academy runs year round, with qualified coaches and a great range of facilities, giving children and young people opportunities to take part in sport, learn new skills, build confidence and make friends in a fun environment.

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Our Athletics, Rackets, Tennis, Squash and American Sports Camps are non-residential and range from short sessions to full days. Book for one day, part of the week or a full five day camp.

Spring Half Term Holiday 2016 Athletics, Rackets and American Sports Camps, 31 May to 3 June, for boys and girls aged 8 - 14 years.

Mini Tennis Red sessions are also available in the Summer holidays for younger players, aged 4 - 7 years.

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Community Notices ACTIVE 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

Leeds Tai Chi Academy Tai Chi for

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

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Roundhay Pk. Run for fitness, charity, or fun…just run! No pressure. It’s all about getting involved, having fun & enjoying the day. Entry £12.49/£10.49.

All ages welcome. Details: www.

bigfunrun.com/leeds/ Chapeltown Cougars Junior Rugby League Club seek new recruits to join pack from Y-1 to Y- 8, girls & boys, Beginners & experienced players welcome. Qualified coaches & staff, all DBS checked. Details: Sam

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.

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 City Ladies Football Club Based in Adel, the club is currently recruiting new players for 2016/17 season. Trains Thurs pm & plays on Sun. Details: Brian Wilks 07587

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Moor Allerton Bowling Club New

members, beginners or experienced, welcome. Social & league bowling available.Details: Karen 268 2995

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

St Vincent’s Annual Sponsored Walk Sun 17 July at Eccup Reservoir.

Two distances – 7 & 3.5 miles. The shorter walk is suitable for wheelchairs & pushchairs & will have games & activities for children along the way.

Details: 248 4126, fundraising@ stvincents-svp.org.uk Shark Dives 20 Aug or 15 Oct at Blue Planet Aquarium. Take the plunge & swim with sharks to raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice! Registration £50, raise £400 sponsorship. Details: Nicola 218 5570 nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk

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

University of Leeds Staff Walking Club Walks of varying length (5 – 15

miles) every weekend. No subscription.

Transport can be provided. Everyone welcome. Details: David Shaw 285

7480, d.c.shaw@leeds.ac.uk North East Leeds Girls Football Team is looking for new players. Girls

in Years 8/9. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Training is on Sat 10 – 11.30am at Roundhay Park with qualified coaches. Details Krys 07757

210338, krysia@angstmann.co.uk North Leeds Walking Group Join a 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 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.

Details: 07936 669634, secretary@ thesnookerclub.co.uk, www. thesnookerclub.co.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

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

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

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

Lace & Craft Group meets Fri 2 – 5pm at Alwoodley Community Assoc. The Avenue, LS17. Lace making, cross stitch, tapestry & knitting. Join them for a cup of tea and a chat! Details: 267 9474, 294 0161 Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed

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

Produce 4.15pm. Adm £1. Children free.

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 Feline Friends Strawberry Tea & Fair Sun 10 July, 2.30 - 4pm

at Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Variety of stalls, tombola, books, DVDs & jams. Delicious scones, cakes, & strawberries & cream.

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

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 2nd & 4th Tues,

1.45 – 4pm Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton.

Practicals & demonstrations. 12 July: Practical with Norma Middleton; 26 July: Practical: Mixed media with acrylic inks. New members, all abilities welcome. Details: Pam McFetridge 268

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COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Chapel Allerton Allotments & Gardens Summer Show Sat 9 July, 3

– 4pm Methodist Centre, Town St. Lots of competition classes to see including flowers, veg, home produce, & children’s crafts. Plants, gardening supplies & cards for sale. Refreshments. Find out about bees. All welcome. Auction of

Leeds Horticultural Society Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show Sat 6th

Aug, 12 – 5pm. Now a 1-day show at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Lots of colourful classes in floral art, flowers, veg, fruit, cakes & preserves, craft, photography + children’s classes.

Admission £2/ U-16 free. Details &

schedule: 225 0030.

Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat,

9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.

Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket. com 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

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 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 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 Kaleidoscope Singles 50+ social club

meets locally. New members welcome.

Details: Rita 217 1747 or Carol 267 0282.

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1st Tues each month at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers. 5 July: Summer Show + Gordon Kirby Demonstration. Details:

British Cactus & Succulent Society

Pat 225 0030, patdixon2@ntlworld. com

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.

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Leeds National Trust Association At least one social event or outing each month. Details on National Trust website & St. Chad’s website. Find out more at coffee morning (£1.50) in St. Chad’s Hall, Otley Rd. Far Headingley 10 - 11.45am Tues 12 July.

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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: 266 2310 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.

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& modern Jazz. Tickets (£10) incl strawberries & prosecco. Details &

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tickets: 267 2421, leeds.unicef@gmail. com

Alwoodley Singers Seek New Members

Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets

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.

Daeglith Music at Oakwood Church.

Music for fun. Players of any musical ability welcome, adults &children.

Details: Lois@daeglithmusic.co.uk, david@daelightmusic.co.uk Leeds Folk Fiddle Group is urgently seeking more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details:

Details: Geoff & Margaret 268 7448, slaidhillinbloom.org

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The 52 Club provides a social gathering

Leeds Guild of Singers Confident

Details: Peter Spence 269 4269

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 West Yorkshire Fuchsia & Plant Pot Society meet Wed 20 July, 7.30pm

Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. LS5 2AB. Preparation for August Annual Show at Paxton Hall Sat 7 Aug. Visit them in Garden Show Marquee at Great Yorkshire Show 12-14 July. Visitors welcome. Details: Graham Wheatley

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

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Sat 2 July, 10am to 12 noon. Meet outside The Dexter pub LS17 8TX. All welcome. Lunch 12.30pm at pub.

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

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

All abilities welcome. £6 per session.

Musical Potpourri Sat 2 July,

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Fundraising concert for UNICEF. A talented ensemble of musicians & singers will perform a selection of popular classics, incl. Bach, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gilbert & Sullivan,

Wetherby Guitar Club welcomes

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07800 982156 Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players of Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome.

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

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Details: Maureen 268 0815, Alan 294 3370.

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WOMEN’S GROUPS 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

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets

Services & Sunday School 11am.

Testimony Meeting 1st Wed, 8pm.

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

Festival of Flowers: The World In Flowers Thurs 21 – Sat 23 July, 10am – 4pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church.

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Any donations received will be given to the Christian Aid & Christians Against Poverty charities.

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Social Club LS17 5LA. All profits to St Gemma’s Hospice. £9 in advance/£10 on door. Details: Barry 07814 575522,

McShane 225 1166

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NSPCC Ladies Luncheon every 3rd Tues 12.30pm with speaker, at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley,12.30 – 3pm. £16. Details:

Sue Ryder is Recruiting Volunteer Collectors to support their fundraising

Gwynneth Owen 266 1800, Joyce Graham 273 4241 Roundhay WI What fun there’ll be

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Details: Hilary 266 5648 White Rose Ladies Speakers Club

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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:

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FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS All other aspects of roofing undertaken Inc. Slating, tiling, guttering - new or repairs Velux windows

0113 2934038 / 07958 977395 Proprietor: Mark Johnson 21 Elmete Grove, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2JY

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Specialists in all aspects of roofing with over 15 years experience.

• Slating & tiling • Lead work • Fascia, Soffits &

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The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Manager Joel Skinner feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

Cloudy2Clear service the Alwoodley, Chapel Allerton, Moortown & Roundhay areas and Joel is finding that his approach is a major factor

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