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DEAR READERS,

Another exciting month is coming up, packed with festivals, exhibitions, and challenging fundraising events for those brave enough to take them on.

The National Media Museum, Bradford, hosts an exhibition by US photographer Alec Soth, his first major UK exhibition outside London; Leeds Indie Food Festival returns with promises of wonderful taste sensations; and we share our experience of a theatre weekend in London.

Bramhope’s Summer Festival has a Royal emphasis; Meanwood’s Festival is back and proud to showcase the talent around the area; and the Leeds Flamenco Festival lights up a weekend with Spanish music and dance.

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16 Gathered Leaves: Alec Soth at National Media Museum his first major UK exhibition outside London.

20 Playhouse & Opera North

Join Forces for Sondheim two of

Leeds’ key arts organisations collaborate on Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’.

24 WiLd! tutti frutti unravels the story of a boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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34 Meanwood Festival is Back!

More than 40 events will take place over the ten day period.

36 Leeds Indie Food Fest Returns Bigger & Better than Ever! - A mouthwatering celebration of

We flag up the growth in local cinemas around North Leeds; report on some interesting events experienced by local schools; and much, much more.

With May out of the way, we’ll be looking forward to a lovely sunny Summer! Let us know what you’ll be getting up to. Deadline for news and notices is 1st May for June edition (6th May for advertising), and 1st June for the July edition (10th June for advertising) We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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50 ‘Big Screen on the Local Scene A plethora of community cinema groups is springing up around the city.

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Leeds Beckett Pupils from across Leeds take part in annual science circus.

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64 Camp Carnegie Returns for Spring Half Term with

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

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SALES TEAM n exhibition of The Wellcome Image Awards is currently at Thackray Medical Museum, providing a fascinating view into the work of scientists, artists, clinical photographers and illustrators.

This year’s winners showcase the best in science image making, including pathways of nerve fibres in the brain, delicate golden scales on a Madagascan sunset moth, and a digitally reconstructed skeleton showing atheroma – the ‘furring up’ of arteries that supply blood to the brain, in someone who has had a stroke.

“The Wellcome Image Awards consistently uncover a stunning range of images that not only capture the imagination but help bring complex concepts to life”, said Fergus Walsh, BBC Medical Correspondent and member of the judging panel. “From otherworldly pictures to intricate close ups, these

spectacular images draw you in and tell important stories about medical research today.”

“I am especially pleased to be able to host the exhibition at Thackray Medical Museum as we are the only partner venue in our region”, said Lauren RyallStockton, Curator at Thackray Medical Museum. “It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase some fantastic images which bridge the gap between science and art.”

The 2016 Awards also saw the launch of the Julie Dorrington Award for outstanding photography in a clinical environment. Julie Dorrington’s work was instrumental in making Wellcome Images one of the most comprehensive collections of clinical images in the world.

The exhibition will be on display until the end of the year.

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LILIAN ADELAIDE NEILSON (1848-1880) ‘ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTRESSES OF HER TIME’

Adelaide Neilson was a star – ‘one of the brightest stars that ever shone in England’s theatrical firmament’. She was adored and idolised in England and the USA. Her beauty and expressive power, particularly in tragic roles like Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, brought her fame and fortune. But her life was tinged with tragedy, and cut short when she was only 32. Her story began in Leeds, but over the years there were many different versions in circulation– her life as mysterious and dramatic as the parts she played. he was born Elizabeth Ann Brown on 3 March 1848 at 35 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, the site now of the West Yorkshire Playhouse – a nice theatrical coincidence (marked by a blue plaque). Her mother was an unmarried actress from Leeds, Ann Brown, but her father remains a mystery. In one of the many stories told about her, she found hidden letters revealing he was a Spanish nobleman; in another she was born in Spain and educated in Paris; in another she came from gypsy stock. Her dark, romantic beauty made all this credible. Later she was to claim her father was a Pierre Lizon, a ‘gentleman’, and she was to use that name alongside several others before she settled on her stage name of Adelaide Neilson.

When she was two, her mother married a workman called Samuel Bland, and they moved to Guiseley where Lizzie Bland, as she was then known, went to school: a clever girl, a great reader, delighting in dramatic recitations. Her stepfather however was a drinker and the family struggled. The story goes that at 13 Lizzie was sent to work in the local mill, then as a nursemaid, all against her will. There were dark hints that her stepfather abused her. For whatever reason, she ran away, walking and begging her way to London in the hope of a career on the stage. The theatre was in her blood.

She had a painful struggle to survive and had to take whatever work she could, as barmaid or worse, but she managed to study the great acting roles in the hope of being ‘discovered’. When she was 16, in 1864, it all happened. A wealthy young man, Philip Henry Lee, the Oxford-educated son of a clergyman, fell in love with this beautiful young girl and supported her in her aspirations. They married in November that year – a shock to his family, but she charmed them and won them over. Meanwhile, perhaps through Lee’s contacts, the theatrical manager John Ryder recognised the power of

her remarkable looks and dramatic potential: she got the lead in a production of the popular play ‘The Hunchback’ in Margate where she was a great critical success.

Her London debut was as Juliet, a role she was to reprise many times, and she made a deep impression on her audience. Her success led to a string of other leading roles, in Shakespeare, in plays based on Sir Walter Scott’s work, in contemporary drama. She travelled around the country, performing to great acclaim – she could hold her audience

breathless and spellbound. As her reputation grew so did her salary, and she did not forget her Guiseley family – she visited and helped to make their life more comfortable.

In 1871 she made the first of four tours to the USA where she was feted and celebrated as a great British actress, appearing often in the Shakespearean roles she had made her own. She was in great demand, her talents and beauty much admired: pictures of her sold in their thousands. It was an exhausting life, which may have affected her health. It certainly had an impact on her marriage, and in 1877, in the USA, she divorced her husband, Philip Lee, in an undefended suit.

There were no children, though there were rumours of a baby who had died.

In 1880 she was on a visit to Paris with her old friend and admirer, Admiral Carr Glyn, when she suddenly collapsed and died, without warning. She was only 32. Again there were conflicting stories: she had died in a café after drinking suspect cold milk; she had been riding with friends in the Bois de Boulogne when she collapsed. (In fact it was an internal haemorrhage.) The theatrical world was shocked and horrified, and thousands flocked to her funeral at Brompton cemetery.

Stories about her multiplied after her death, in personal memoirs and press reports.

There was even a libel case. Whatever the truth, she overcame hardship to become a great and serious actress. Her simple gravestone reads ‘Adelaide Neilson / Gifted and Beautiful / Resting’.

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Reading a recent article in the Guardian about what is being coined ‘the new minimalism’ got me pondering on the relationship between us and, well, the stuff we humans accumulate. humans. We have an innate instinct for self expression, decoration and individualisation: to show the world just who we are. Interestingly, at Blackbird, we’re seeing a shift away from the tyranny of the stark and bare metal industrial movement that has dominated interiors for the last few years to something softer, more romantic and playful.

It’s a shift to something more comforting that we appreciate.

So we say down with austere minimalism and hello again to interiors that allow us to really express the beauty of who we are.

argely spurred on by lives increasingly lived online, new minimalism is all about stripping back one’s life materially.

Stripping it back to the bare necessities and de-coupling oneself from consumerism in pursuit of living life to the fullest and sharing the experience with others. So, for example, upgrading the family car would be turned down in favour of taking one’s kith and kin on that hike in the Himalayas.

What made reading this article a curious experience was actually being on a trip to Kerala in Southern India at the time. If you have not visited Kerala, it is a place where more is certainly more.

It’s impossible to convey in words the sheer kaleidoscopic, profound, multisensory beauty of the culture, food, clothes, spirituality and of course the people. The only thing that is minimal is fuss and bother. One is surrounded by ‘maximalism’!

I regularly experienced this in the splendid Tuk-Tuks – three-wheeler black and yellow bumblebee-like motorised micro-cabs that ferry you around for a few rupees. Riding in one is a thrilling experience (given that they’re doorless),

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We were lucky enough to catch Disney’s award winning musical ‘The Lion King’ at London’s Lyceum Theatre last month, and what a show! We made a weekend of it, travelling down by train on Friday afternoon, and staying at the One Aldwych Hotel, literally just across the road from the Theatre.

had not seen the Disney animated film, but of course was familiar with Elton John and Tim Rice’s music. I was not prepared for the full scale onslaught on my senses.

I would happily sit through the opening sequence again and again. Characters in fantastic colourful costumes, elephants (each leg inhabited by a person!) all kinds of animals, all poured down the isles singing, drummers in theatre boxes either side of the stage drummed away, characters popped up in other boxes singing. It was absolutely thrilling.

The cast was brilliant. Mufasa (Shaun Escoffery) was a wonderful King and Scar (George Asprey) was suitably evil. Keith Bookman and Richard as Pumbaa and Timon had people in stitches. The young and older versions of Simba and Nala were excellent. And, you couldn’t fault the dancing and singing.

Those who were animals had obviously studied how the animals moved. Flocks of Impala pranced across the stage, giraffes loped across, and the wildebeest stampede was pretty impressive. The hyenas were particularly nasty and wonderful at the same time. And, the cheetah was such a beautiful mover and gorgeous to boot.

The stage design, costumes and puppetry were totally mind blowing. I think everyone in the theatre was held spellbound. It was impossible to take it all in – which is why I would like to see it again! With 50 cast members, not only did each one have several changes but each costume was unique. The attention to detail was astonishing. Each beaded top was different, fabrics were dyed and painted, just about every sewing technique imaginable was used.

The director of the show, Julie Taymor, is one of the world’s most innovative directors, and not only did she design the costumes, she also brought a vast array of disciplines to the show, including exploring classic myths through ritualised puppetry, mask, and movement.

This was the first musical she directed in the commercial theatre, and she made Broadway history by becoming the first woman to win the Tony Award® for ‘Best Director of a Musical’.

This is no surprise. In fact, the show’s full creative team won Tony Awards® for their work and they reunited to recreate the show in London. Julie and Michael Curry created hundreds of masks and puppets. Scenic design is

by Richard Hudson and lighting by Donald Holder, and choreography by Garth Fagan.

As well as writing completely new songs, South African composer Lebo M created an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales, with additional material by Julie

Taymor and Mark Mancina, and Elton John and Tim Rice added three new numbers to the five that they had written for the animated film. The resulting sound is a fusion of Western popular music and the distinctive sounds and rhythms of Africa, including the Academy Award®winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland.

‘The Lion King’ is now in its seventeenth year at The Lyceum Theatre. It has entertained over 13 million theatregoers and remains the West End’s best-selling stage production. It is currently the sixth longest-running West End musical of all time. It has been seen by more than 80 million people worldwide, and eight productions are running concurrently around the globe. In addition to productions in London and New York, ‘The Lion King’ can currently be seen in Hamburg, Madrid, Tokyo, and Mexico City; and is on tour across North America and Japan. It is due to open in Shanghai and The Netherlands later this year.

One Aldwych hotel was the perfect base for a theatre break, located as it is in Covent Garden close to numerous attractions, including theatres, the London Eye, National Gallery, British Museum, and Tate Modern, and shopping of course. A Five-Star hotel, it has 105 guestrooms and suites, along with the lovely Indigo restaurant on the mezzanine overlooking the Lobby Bar (delicious and gluten-and-dairy-free), the guests-only Lounge at One, a Screening Room and gym with an 18-metre chlorine-free swimming pool and spa.

This Summer, Eneko at One Aldwych will open – a relaxed, stylish restaurant featuring an inventive Basque country menu from Michelin-chef Eneko Atxa. His Azurmendi Restaurant in Bilbao is ranked 19 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Tickets for ‘The Lion King’ are currently on sale for individuals until 2nd October 2016, and until 27 January 2017 for groups. Box Office number: 0844 871 3000, www. thelionking.co.uk. Do visit our website (www.northleedslife. co.uk) where there’s a short video of the show.

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here will be tall tales to be told at the Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 4th June when it hosts the first ever Northern Short Story Festival as part of the Leeds Big Bookend Festival 2016.

Popular and published authors will come together to share their stories, expertise and wisdom with workshops, readings, performances and discussions.

Workshops include ‘Success in Short Story Competitions’, led by Costa prize winner Avril Joy, and ‘Flashbulb Flash Fiction’ dedicated to the art of writing very short stories with Clare Sita Fisher.

Events include a discussion with an Independent Press Panel that brings together northern specialist publishers Comma Press, Valley Press, and Tartarus Press. This will give a fascinating insight

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into new and innovative approaches to publishing short stories, as well as providing an opportunity to meet the publishers and ask questions.

Barney Walsh and David Martin will read from their work and discuss the North’s unique literary culture There will be readings with Carys Bray, winner of the Scott Prize and Costa Award nominee, Michael Stewart, winner of the Not the Booker Prize, and Anna Chilvers.

In ‘The Dark Side of the North’ Barney Walsh and David Martin will read from their work and discuss the North’s unique literary culture. Then, in the evening, you can choose between watching or participating in the Festival’s free Open Mic event.

Full details can be found at www. bigbookend.co.uk. Tickets cost £4 – £8 per event, full-day tickets are £20 from www. carriageworkstheatre.org.uk or 0113 376 0318. Follow the Northern Short Story Festival on @NoShoSto

After Party Join them after the event and party the night away at the Hyde Park Book Club, with flash fiction master Benjamin Judge, and the famous ukulele troupe, The Three Amigos. Entry £3 - proceeds to the performers.

A rare live experience tailored specifically to the eeds-based immersive theatre company Riptide is about to transform Studio24 on Mabgate into SWARM, a nightclub, and is inviting visitors to explore the fading glory of a once great spot.

You arrive in an unfamiliar end of town, in front of an unwelcoming door with nothing but the promise of guest list entry, but you can hear music and you know you have found the SWARM. The evening balances precariously between a piece of immersive theatre and a club night.

Riptide asks its audience to animate the evening, their actions effect the drinks on sale, the music, and the lights on the dance floor.

SWARM adds to Leeds’ colourful and diverse nightlife, offering theatre-goers a less traditional evening and clubbers a new world to explore. It will be a rare live experience tailored specifically to the crowd on that day, encouraging people to interact and be curious, breaking down the usual barriers to theatre and enhancing the clubbing experience.

It allows people to take

crowd on that day a risk and spend an evening doing something completely original.

RIPTIDE creates performances that place the audience at the very heart of the action. Its work is a fusion of the intimate and the epic. Audiences are swept through the narratives, spaces and cities where performances occur and each performance is different, and centres around the audience.

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lec Soth, one of the United States’ greatest contemporary photographers, is exhibiting all four of his acclaimed signature projects at the National Media Museum, Bradford - his first major UK exhibition outside London – until 26th June.

‘Gathered Leaves’ brings together ‘Sleeping by the Mississippi’ (2004), ‘Niagara’ (2006), ‘Broken Manual’ (2010) and ‘Songbook’ (2014) – each a discrete series produced from extensive journeys made over a ten year period. First displayed at Media Space in the Science Museum last year, it features 64 images that chronologically map Soth’s major surveys of people and places in the USA, as well as his highly distinctive approach to documentary photography.

“One of the joys of being a photographer is the ability to present my work both in the pages of a book and on the walls of a gallery”, said Alec Soth. “Gathered Leaves provides a journey through all my major publications. I feel like I’m making up for lost time by finally

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presenting all four projects at once.”

Soth seeks a narrative within each series.

Individual photographs that have an often indefinable and lyrical quality, collectively encompass themes such as sexuality and desire (Niagara), reclusion and social withdrawal (Broken Manual), and

human connections in the digital age (Songbook). His photography is closely associated with the great American road trip, as explored by artists and writers such as Robert Frank, Stephen Shore and Jack Kerouac.

“Alec is one of the most significant photographers working today and it’s incredibly exciting to be presenting his first major UK exhibition”, said Kate Bush, curator of Gathered Leaves. “His work belongs within the canon of great American photography of the past century.

He’s an acute observer of contemporary life, always alert to the poetic possibilities of individual triumph and tragedy. He captures a profound sense of what it is to be human, in all its surprising dimensions.”

Gathered Leaves includes the 2010 documentary ‘Somewhere to Disappear’, which follows Soth as he worked on the ‘Broken Manual’ project, along with books and other materials.

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on the Last Night of the Proms. At one point the rights to the song were given to the Suffrage movement (later passing to the Women’s Institute) and there have been campaigns to have it officially recognised as a national anthem for England. So we’re hoping to source work that plays with notions of Englishness, and of nationhood.

“Of course, William Blake’s original text is intriguing - full of allegorical language and

rtists from across the UK and beyond will present a unique exhibition celebrating the centenary of Sir Hubert Parry’s much-loved anthem, ‘Blake’s Jerusalem’ at St Edmund’s Church, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay from 30th April – 24th May.

vision, as well as the song’s fascinating history.

visions of fiery chariots and dark satanic mills,

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elieve it or not, it is five years since HEART on Bennett Road in Headingley first opened its doors – a triumph for community involvement and the then fairly newly formed Headingley Development Trust. Today it really is at the heart of the community and hosts regular meetings, exhibitions, craft shows, and music performances, as well as screening Films@ HEART, and housing a popular café, and a thriving business centre – Pulse.

In the past five years, HEART has presented over 75 exhibitions – mainly by individual artists, but also group exhibitions, including Leeds College of Art, Lawnswood and Ralph Thoresby Schools, Aire Valley

HEART relies entirely on its earnings,

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five successful years, Heart is holding a series

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of events – one of which is a fundraising art

These have covered everything

exhibition, which will run until 24th May.

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In addition to featuring previous exhibitors,

photography and print making.

HEART is asking artists to donate a piece of work

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Pictured: James Brining (Right) and members of the company.

Photo: Anthony Robling

A major artistic collaboration Casting for ‘Into the “It is a real privilege to be able to marry the skills and theatrical creativity of West Woods’ draws on the Yorkshire Playhouse with the singers and between West Yorkshire musical and dramatic musicians of one of Britain’s great opera strengths of the versatile companies.”

Playhouse and Opera Chorus of Opera North, Richard Mantle, General Director, the company’s core fulltime professional ensemble Opera North commented: “As a national North brings together the based in Leeds. company rooted in Leeds we are deeply resources of two of Leeds’ As a national company rooted in key arts organisations to Leeds we are deeply committed to present Stephen Sondheim’s forging strong creative partnerships celebrated musical ‘Into the within the City “For two of Leeds’ great committed to forging strong creative Woods’ at The Playhouse from cultural organisations to partnerships within the City, and delivering come together on such an the highest standard of contemporary 2nd – 25th June. his is the organisations’ first ever largescale co-production and will be directed

by James Brining, West Yorkshire Playhouse’s artistic director. In it, characters from several well-known fairy tales collide. And, for Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack, and Red Riding Hood, together with a childless baker and his wife, ‘happy ever after’ turns out to be far from the end of the story.

The dazzling music and lyrics are unmistakably full of Sondheim’s wit and intelligence, and the show packs a powerful emotional punch as it explores themes of wish fulfilment, growing up, and parent/child relationships.

iconic title is a real coup”, said James Brining. “Having collaborated successfully in the past we are excited to cement our continuing relationship with Opera North as we work together on creating this large-scale production.

“Having directed Sweeney Todd, I am delighted to have the opportunity to work on another Sondheim classic.

performances for audiences here in our home region.

“Working with West Yorkshire Playhouse on such a co-production has long been an ambition and takes us to a new level of partnership. ‘Into the Woods’ is one of the greatest late 20th century works of musical theatre, and this new production will combine the artistic muscle of both companies in order to create something extraordinary.”

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ingston Unity’s roots are firmly community based and, keen to maintain these links, the organisation has launched Kingston Community, a dedicated arm of the society which enables members to be involved in organising local events, socials and meetings.

Events are open to both members and non-members from the North Leeds area and range from family fun days, to a classic pub quiz.

Families are invited to sign up for Kingston Unity’s Cycle Day on 21st

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May, at Weetwood Sports Park. The day comprises various bike themed activities, a cycle repair clinic (courtesy of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative), and demonstrations of the latest electronic bikes.

Kingston Unity is also hosting a pub quiz on 6th May at the Original Oak, Headingley, starting 7.30pm.

Entries are welcome from both teams and individuals. No prior booking is required, but to ensure everyone can be accommodated, please register your interest at community@kingstonunity. co.uk.

And, if you love nothing more than grabbing a bag of popcorn and watching a film, Kingston Unity’s cinema club is for you. Films will be shown bi-monthly, 10am – 12 noon, in Leeds Industrial Museum’s 1920’s style cinema. Places are limited and those interested should reserve their place in advance. The next cinema club takes place on 23rd August.

Founded in 1840, Kingston Unity Friendly Society was set up to help working class Hull residents avoid poverty and the threat of the dreaded workhouse. Today, the now Wakefieldbased society continues to provide a range of financial services to its members across Yorkshire and, just as in the 1840s, profits are still shared among them. The society is steeped in tradition, with many of its members third-generation, carrying on the work from their grandparents.

For further information, call 01924 240164, or visit www.kingstonunity. co.uk

Prepare to celebrate the wonderful world of wool! This year’s Wool Festival at Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills will take place on Saturday 4th June, 10am – 5pm. he festival returns for the third year and will include a market place with a fantastic selection of locally produced yarn, craft tools and textiles for sale. It will also feature live music and dance performances inspired by Yorkshire’s textile industry, films in the 1920’s cinema, including the award winning ‘Addicted to Sheep’, as well as some adorable lambs and alpacas.

The museum is housed in what was once the world’s largest woolen mill and gives visitors a chance to learn about the industrial history of Leeds, from manufacturing textiles and clothing, to printing, engineering and locomotives. This will be the first major event that the museum has hosted since it was forced to close due to flooding in December.

“It’s great to see the city’s heritage being celebrated once again in this event”, said Cllr Brian Selby, lead member for museums and galleries. It will be inspiring to see the museum getting back on its feet with such a colourful occasion.”

The Darling Roses branch of the Women’s Institute will run a pop-up café, selling delicious homemade cakes.

Parking on site is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use public transport.

For more information about Leeds Industrial Museum, visit www.leeds.gov. uk/armleymills

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Leeds theatre company tutti frutti is set to première WiLd!, a new play by award-winning writer Evan Placey that unravels the story of a boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). imed at children from age eight, ‘WiLd!’ will première at The Carriageworks Theatre on 30th April before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour, including York Theatre Royal 15th – 18th June, and various dates during the Yorkshire Festival.

‘WiLd!’ explores the fragility of a misunderstood boy who lives in his imagination, in a sensitive and empathetic, yet fun and accessible way. It tells his story, as he navigates both his real and imaginary worlds, underpinned by the emotions, behaviours and perceptions attached to ADHD. “Having spent my early years as a writer working with young people with ADHD”, said playwright Evan Placey, “I am aware of the stigma and misunderstanding that surrounds them.

I wanted to create a piece where the audience sees everything through his eyes and, through engaging with his creative imagination and the journey of his mind, can begin to understand him.”

Tutti frutti worked closely with Professor David Daley of CANDAL (Centre for ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders across the Lifespan) at the University of Nottingham, where they were involved in sessions with both adults and children with ADHD. “’WiLd!’ is one of the most thrilling projects tutti frutti has embarked on for some time”, said Wendy Harris, tutti frutti’s artistic

It is an important but uplifting story which is underpinned by research

director who directs the play. “It is an important but uplifting story which is underpinned by research. Tutti frutti tell stories rooted in curiosity.

Here it is the story of children Pictured: Wendy Harris

inhabiting the world of ADHD and how they navigate it. It is funny and moving and written from Billy’s point of view.”

‘WiLd!’ features music by Dominic Sales, movement by Jo Bernard, and designs by Kate Bunce, which include subtle digital effects. The cast is made up of Rhys Warrington, who portrays not just Billy, but also all the characters in his life, and award-winning percussionist Molly Lopresti.

CPD Day at HEART Headingley Tutti frutti Productions are running a CPD session for teachers and educational professionals exploring ADHD and how it can impact on children’s learning on Friday 6th May 1pm – 4.30pm at HEART, Bennett Road, Headingly.

This half day training will include a performance of WiLd! followed by a presentation by Professor David Daley, Professor of Psychological Intervention and Behaviour Change, Nottingham University and a Q&A session.

For further information, contact sarah.botterill@leeds.gov.uk or 0113 378 2855

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This year Bramhope’s Summer Festival will celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. The Festival Committee took its lead from St Giles Church, which had already made plans to mark Her Majesty’s birthday and was pleased to be part of the Festival. competition was held at Bramhope Primary School to design a logo for the Festival reflecting the Queen’s birthday. The entries were judged by one of the Parish Councillors and a school Governor, who selected the design by Phoebe Lavery (5). All the entries will be exhibited during the Festival.

St Giles will host a Celebration Dinner on 11th June, followed by church services and a ‘By Appointment’ afternoon tea on 12th June. A watercolour demonstration and exhibition will be held from 10am – 4pm on 14th May at the Robert Craven Hall. Adel Players will be at the Robert Craven Hall on 27th May performing ‘The Raffles Affair’, a murder mystery.

And, Bramhope Methodist Church Film Club will show ‘Dad’s Army’ on 21st June in the church hall, starting at 7pm.

Guitarist Derrick Harris will perform with a quartet in St Giles Church Hall on 18th June, and he will be joined by singer/songwriter Nicki Allan, who last performed in Bramhope as part of the

A Big Thank You Billy Shaw, groundsman at Meanwood Park, retired at the end of March after 49 years of service!

A collection for a retirement gift to recognise his contribution to Meanwood raised £433.00 and was not only enough to buy a very posh fishing reel and get it engraved, but also a Bob Co fishing tackle gift voucher, and a well earned drink.

Pictured: Nicki Allen

Jubilee celebrations.

Parish Councillor Diane Fox will lead two history walks, setting off from the Puritan Chapel on 14th June at 6.30pm, and 26th June at 2pm. These proved very interesting and popular last year and this year Diane will cover different aspects of Bramhope’s history.

For further information and tickets for the various events, contact Diane Fox on 0113 267 4360 or foxatwestbreary@ gmail.com

A massive thank you to the people of Meanwood for their overwhelming support. It just goes to show how loved and appreciated Billy is. Thanks also to Andy and Gilli for organising the collection and presenting the gift to an unsuspecting but delighted Billy (he didn’t want any fuss), and to Fobi and the Cafe in the Park for taking donations. We wish him all the best in his retirement and look forward to seeing him in the park as a civilian.

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News From Your Councillors Cllr

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Utilities Maintenance Work

I often get queries asking why the utility companies cannot work together when road works are required by more than one utility.

An Area Network Manager explained that combining water and electric works, for instance, poses safety risks.

Another issue is traffic management. The water connection only involves half of the carriageway to be excavated and that excavation has to remain open until the operation has been

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Spring is sprung! The sun is warm on a regular basis – a good time for a Headingley update!

A Child Friendly Headingley – Councillors, and the lovely volunteers who are aiming to make Headingley more child friendly, are looking for your ideas and help! Our objective is to create a new play space and discussions are underway about where this should be located. If you are a friendly land or property owner who would like to help, please contact me. A Facebook group has also been set up: www.facebook.com/childfriendlyheadingley Headingley Neighbourhood Forum The Neighbourhood Forum is working on a Neighbourhood Plan in conjunction with the Council to develop plans for managing housing tenure, improve our environment and develop a whole host of community projects. Check out www. headingleyneighbourhoodplan.org.uk

carried out.

The electric works are different as the full carriageway has to be excavated which will be undertaken in two halves to maintain single file traffic under traffic control. This is a much simpler operation meaning that the works can be restricted to ‘off peak’ hours of 9.30am – 3.30pm with the road fully opened after that time.

They are always looking to combine works where possible and actively promote collaborative working. Unfortunately it’s not always as easy or as obvious as it might seem. One of the main aims of the team is to minimise unnecessary disruption on the road networks of Leeds. They challenge works durations on a daily basis and insist on out of hours/weekend/ night working where possible.

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Fancy Yourself as a Bit of a Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple?

The Adel Players will present a murder mystery evening featuring the Andrew Sneddon play ‘The Raffles Affair’ at Adel Memorial Hall on Saturday 28th May. The action is set in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore, in August 1965, where the residents await the end of Empire and the celebrations marking the colony’s independence. But not everyone is celebrating. Someone has a score to settle!

Tickets are £12 and include a pie and peas supper and can be booked by calling Anne & Mike Andrews on 0113 2755585, or emailing tickets@adelplayers.org.uk All proceeds in aid of Adel War Memorial Association

eart Research UK is urging people to take advantage of its monthlong ‘Make a Will’ campaign.

Throughout May Cohen Cramer Solicitors and Morrish Solicitors will provide a free Will-writing service, providing all the same service and legal advice, in return for a donation to Heart Research UK. According to a recent survey by Cooperative Funeralcare and Co-operative Legal Services, three in five adults have not made a Will. A Will puts you in control of your affairs, making sure your plans can be actioned and your wishes respected. It can also save potential disputes among family members and removes any doubt regarding who you would like to leave your estate to.

To take part in Heart Research UK’s ‘Make a Will Month’, simply arrange an appointment in May, quoting Heart Research UK’s ‘Make a Will Month’. Call Tom Morrish of Morrish Solictiors (Pudsey) on 0333 344 9609, or Gail Sandford, Cohen Cramer Solicitors, (central Leeds) on 0113 244 0597 You will be invited to make a minimum donation of £50 per Will or £75 for a pair of basic ‘mirror’ Wills, via cheque, credit/debit card or via the charity’s website.

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Thank You from Marie Curie Marie Curie nurses would like to thank everyone involved in making the 2016 Great Daffodil Appeal a resounding success.

A brief history of Bramhope Puritan Chapel Built in 1649, the year King Charles 1 was executed; Bramhope’s Puritan Chapel is one of only two churches originating from the Commonwealth period. The Grade 1 listed chapel was built on land owned by Lord of the Manor Robert Dyneley and at his own expense. Robert lived at nearby Bramhope Hall which remained in his family’s ownership until 1797. By 1971 the hall had been demolished and a hotel built on the site.

he appeal saw volunteers out in force across Leeds, encouraging people to make a donation and wear the charity’s daffodil pin to help Marie Curie Nurses continue to give care and support to people living with a terminal illness in their own homes.

They raised over £14,000 through street and supermarket collections, and money is still coming in from various sites and daffodil-themed events.

Special thanks go to the Carnegie Cheerleading team, the Leeds Beckett Hockey Team, Leeds Trinity University, Fin Henderson, UK Garrison and MINI Stratstone in Leeds, and everyone else who has supported the appeal.

“The Great Daffodil Appeal is the Charity’s biggest annual fundraiser and we would like to thank everyone in Yorkshire for getting behind it”, said

Liz Howlett, Marie Curie’s Yorkshire Fundraising Manager. “By supporting the appeal and helping to raise vital funds, you’re bringing care and support to people living with a terminal illness, as well as peace of mind and a chance to rest for their families.”

Marie Curie nurses and healthcare assistants deliver nursing care overnight, or flexible shorter visits during the day or evening to help patients remain in their own homes. They are experienced in caring for people with terminal illnesses and can help them cope with their symptoms. They also offer advice and emotional support to family members and carers.

There are numerous ways to get involved with Marie Curie. For further information, visit www.mariecurie.org. uk

Although never consecrated, the chapel was used for worship by the established church until 1881 when St Giles Church was built on the other side of the Leeds to Otley turnpike – the A660. No longer in use the chapel gradually fell into disrepair and after a tree crashed onto the roof, during the gales of March1962, the chapel was gifted to the Wharfedale Rural District Council. The chapel was extensively repaired and restored and in 1974, after the reorganisation of local government, the chapel was passed into the ownership of Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council.

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Research over the past two years has found that the names of 46 men associated with Horsforth are missing from the town’s war memorial.

“Articles in local papers mention these men as having come from Horsforth”, said Mark Saville, author or ‘Horsforth: The Great War’. “Fortunately, one of the families got in touch some years ago wondering why their relative, Percy Tuke, wasn’t on the Cenotaph.

Their research discovered that the man’s father, a very private man who refused an OBE, didn’t want his son’s name included. Now the family will be able to rectify that and have made a donation towards the new plaques we hope to install later this year.”

Percy worked at the Yorkshire Penny Bank and had trained as a gunner in the horse artillery at Leeds University’s Officers’ Training Corps

Pictured: Percy Tuke

Percy Tuke was 35 when he died at Pozieres in 1918. He worked at the Yorkshire Penny Bank and had trained as a gunner in the horse artillery at Leeds University’s Officers’ Training Corps (OTC).

That day the Germans pushed the British Army back 30 miles over the Somme battlefield.

“I’ve researched the backgrounds of the 46 men whose names were missing”, said Susan Watson of Horsforth Museum. “They were either born, worked, or lived here.

We are currently raising

money for two plaques to be placed on either side of the Cenotaph. Horsforth School has raised over £200 towards the cost; Horsforth Civic Society, £300; Horsforth Town Council, £500; and the City Councillors have matched what we’ve raised so far. There is a small shortfall, but we hope to cover this soon and be ready to unveil the plaques on Remembrance Sunday this year.”

Percy Tuke’s relatives, who now live in East Sussex, have agreed to unveil the plaque. Thanks to a Heritage Lottery grant, Horsforth Museum has dedicated its special exhibition rooms to WWI. For further information or to make a donation, contact Susan Watson on 0113 261 3621 or horsforthmuseum@hotmail. co.uk

he idea for the film ‘Power in Our Hands’ began in 2004 when a group of builders stumbled across the long-lost film from the British Deaf Association, dating back to the 1930s.

The forgotten footage, a compilation of historical archive footage of the deaf community, has now been compiled into a documentary, its narrative being the recognition of British Sign Language (BSL) and deaf rights. The film gives a fascinating insight into what the deaf community has had to go through in its struggle for equality.

Rather than focusing on medical definitions of hearing loss, the film presents deaf people as an active and resilient community that has long campaigned for their language to be recognised. From the social scenes of the 1930s, to the march for BSL recognition in 2000 – the documentary gives

people a glimpse into deaf culture.

“What the film highlights is that British Sign Language cannot be recorded in any way other than film – this is the only way the language can be preserved for future generation”, said project manager Jemma Buckley.

“Power in Our Hands reveals the secret history and heritage of the deaf community in the UK.” Power in Our Hands will be screened at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on Wednesday 18th May at 6:30 pm.

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eanwood Festival returns for a second year, starting on Saturday 21st May and concluding with the Annual Fun Day on Monday 30th May. Over 40 events will take place at different locations over the ten day period, encompassing music, art, literature, photography, heritage, drama, food and drink.

“Our first festival last year showcased the fantastic range of activities the area has to offer”, said Chris Swales of the Meanwood Valley Partnership, which organises the event. “There was a genuine appetite to get involved amongst the different groups and businesses. It created a real buzz and the feedback we got was tremendous.”

This year, once again, a wide variety of events is planned covering all ages and ranging in size from a concert by the 50-strong SingMeanwood! Choir to solo performances of Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and Alan Bennett’s ‘A Chip in the Sugar’.

Highlights include a gig featuring renowned musicians celebrating the musical crossover between Ireland and Brittany, the Clandestine Cake Club, and the chance to tour the National Federation of Fish Friers and find out how they train the world’s best fish friers.

Rugby fans can have their photo taken with all three major trophies won by Leeds Rhinos last season – the Rugby League Challenge Cup, the League Leaders’ Shield, and the Super League Grand Final Trophy.

Local history and heritage events feature walks, a talk, and photographic exhibition of Meanwood ‘Then and Now’. There will also be the launch of the book ‘Way Through the Wood’, celebrating the green spaces of

Meanwood through stories, poems and photographs – a project which started at last year’s festival.

Explore the area’s creativity through photographic, arts and craft exhibitions, and Drama Rama perform Roald Dahl’s the BFG with a cast of children. Plus there’s the ever popular Fun Dog Show where pampered pooches show off for the judges.

“We’re really excited that Ridgeside Brewery has produced another special Meanwood Festival Ale, ‘Monkbridge’, which will be available in the local pubs”, said Chris. “Restaurants are offering special menus, and Majestic Wines is running a tasting course.”

The Annual Family Fun Day on the cricket pitch on Parkside Road (attended by over 3,000 people last year!) brings the festival to a close with 50 community, craft and food stalls, and lots of activities for children. Plus there’s entertainment with Bassa Bassa, Knock on Wood, and The Retrolettes.

Full details can be found at www. meanwoodfestival.co.uk

Wayland Croft Residents Aim to Improve Community Spirit Tenants at Wayland Croft in Adel are keen to increase social inclusion in the area and plan to run a range of activities for local residents including a social media surgery, film nights, and fundraising events.

Their aim is to bring tenants and residents together to improve community spirit.

They would like to thank Mears, Adel Crag Association TARA and Sheltered Services Team for their support and the donation and installation of a new television in the community lounge.

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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Leeds’ vibrant independent food scene is set to unite once again for a mouthwatering celebration of food and drink in the Leeds Indie Food Festival from 12th – 30th May. With over 130 events, it is bigger, better and with more venues. eg Vs Cork, a celebration of booze, is a brand new mini festival on 20th and 21st May. It sees some of the city’s best craft beer bars (North Bar, Northern Monk, Tall Boys Beer Market, Bundobust) facing off against wine from The Reliance and Latitude Wine.

Plus there’s music from High and Lonesome Festival and food from Ox Club, all at Sheaf St. Cafeteria.

City of Cake, a collaboration between The Gallery at Munro House and cake artists Tattooed Bakers, is a cake sculpture exhibition featuring Leeds’ architectural landmarks at Trinity Leeds. Leeds Film Fringe will explore issues of food security and global agriculture with film screenings and discussions. The Real Junk Food Project will raise the problem

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of food waste, and they are collaborating with The Brunswick, White’s Deli and others to feed festival-goers with intercepted produce on a Pay As You Feel basis.

And there’s lots for families too – Chapel Allerton Primary School is hosting a School Diner Street Food Festival; there’s a Pop Up and Play Café at Leeds Dock; and Anorak magazine is organising a food themed colouring wall at Colours May Vary.

There’ll be beer and food matching from Ilkley Brewery at The Cross Keys;

tap takeovers from Runaway, Squawk and Track at The Turk’s Head; and a chance to catch up with Founders Brewing Co at Founders X Bundobust.

“We’ve taken the best bits of last year’s festival and mixed them up with new ideas and new participants”, said Matt Dix, Leeds Indie Food. “No other city celebrates its independents in this way. Our aim is to help businesses collaborate and to shout about the amazing things they’re doing.”

The Festival Passport scheme returns, giving festival-goers the chance to try new venues and explore the city’s food scene with special discounts and freebies. Tickets are available from http://leedsindiefood.co.uk/.

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Amazing Graze returns on Sunday 8th May eftBank Leeds has partnered with Northern StrEats to present the sixth LS6 Beer Festival from Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th May. Plus, due to popular demand, Amazing Graze returns on Sunday 8th May. Set in the stunning surroundings of LeftBank you can listen to bands and DJs and play board games, whilst enjoying the finest Yorkshire ales and a range of the best British ciders.

Amazing Graze on Sunday welcomes award winning beer sommelier, Jane Peyton from School of Booze, who will pair three

tasting plates with local beers. There are two sessions to choose from – Sunday Brunch or Sunday Dinner.

“This year we’ve ordered a lot more beer to make sure we keep up with demand”, said Rachel Jeffcoat, LS6 festival organiser.

“We’re really excited to be working with Northern StrEats and Jane Peyton to bring you Amazing Graze!”

Tickets sell out each year so advance purchase is highly recommended! Tickets include your first drink, festival programme and a souvenir glass, and start at £7 via Eventbrite https://ls6beerfest2016. eventbrite.com This is a fundraising event. All money raised will go to support the development of LeftBank Leeds. For further information visit www.leftbankleeds.org.uk

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his year it’s bigger than ever, with local and celebrity chefs demonstrating signature dishes and bakes; daily ‘Cake Offs’ for home bakers; BBQ tips from Tony Smith, finalist of ITV’s ‘BBQ Champ’ and owner of successful street food and catering company ‘Man Meat Fire’ which specialises in US style low and slow smoked barbecue and Southern Soul food, which you can sample over the weekend.

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They nest in holes which they excavate in riverbanks and sometimes artificial sites such as drainpipes. The holes end in a small chamber containing a nest of grass and feathers. They lay four or five eggs and

the young are fed by both parents on insects caught in flight, fledging after 22 days.

In Spring, a sand martin colony is a memorable sight, as dozens of birds swoop over the river catching insects, and diving in and out of their nest holes.

As natural sites are lost to erosion and other factors, many nature reserves such as our local Rodley Nature Reserve - create safe and long-lasting artificial ‘sand martin Photo: banks’.

Ben Hall In Autumn, the RSPBjuveniles gather together images. in large flocks, roosting com communally, before leaving for Africa in October. The sand martin is generally doing well, but in the past populations have crashed massively twice, in 1968/9 and 1983/4, due to severe drought in the Sahel region of Africa.

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Suddenly the pace of nature has accelerated, buds are popping, birds are singing and the garden is buzzing with life.

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As the first swallows and swifts arrive for the Summer, other garden birds have been busy nesting for some time and many are frantically busy. Some may have raised more than one brood by now and a few, notably blue tits often look utterly worn out. Broken egg shells appearing on lawns and paths don’t always mean that predators have raided a nest as it is common for adult birds to carry the shells well away from the nest after chicks have hatched.

If you have the slightest suspicion that birds may be nesting in your garden then it’s best to avoid hedge trimming and shrub pruning this month.

Garden mammals, too are very active at this time of year, particularly at night when strange noises may indicate that mating hedgehogs are at large, or at dusk when bats can be seen swooping around as they hunt, making the most of the increasing numbers of insects.

and are less problematic than their perennial cousins, as well as having a much longer flowering season.

Cosmos – a favourite of mine as the bushy, ferny foliage looks great in the mixed border and the pink or white flowers are produced in profusion all Summer long.

Red Orache – is an edible red leaved plant that looks wonderful in flower arrangements and tastes delicious in salads.

Go Sow! In May there are plenty of seeds that can be sown directly into a prepared patch. If the thought of a vase of home grown flowers appeals then try these: Calendula – the pot marigold in shades of orange, rust and gold.

Consolida – or annual Delphiniums come in the most striking shades of blue

For the vegetable patch there are still many things that can be sown directly too, including French beans

Dill – for frothy lime/yellow flower heads that make perfect partners for almost any other flowers from your cutting patch.

Lagurus ovatus – Hare’s Tail grass flowers about four months after planting, so seed sown now should produce irresistible fluffy little flower heads in September.

For the vegetable patch there are still many things that can be sown directly too, including French beans, beetroot, carrots, sprouting broccoli, lettuce, peas, chard, radishes, rocket, spinach, winter cabbage and kale.

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Pictured: Zoe Rahman & Courtney Pine

ay brings wonderful jazz luminaries, a country/folk collaboration, and the Leeds debut of the legendary Kronos Quartet to the Howard Assembly Room.

The great jazz multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine is joined by pianist Zoe Rahman for an intimate airing of his 16th studio album ‘Song’ (The Ballad Book) on Wednesday 4th May. Familiar standards rub shoulders with more recent numbers from Chaka Khan and Donny Hathaway, united by Pine’s virtuosic bass clarinet and Rahman’s exquisite keyboard interplay.

Hammond organ maestro Cory Henry (Saturday 14th May) also uses the Great American Songbook as his raw material.

Moving out of the shadow of his jazz-funk group Snarky Puppy with his latest project ‘The Revival’, he takes jazz and gospel standards as jumping-off points for playful, soulful improvised excursions.

Two jazz icons, South African horn player Hugh Masekela and American pianist Larry Willis, appear on Saturday 28th May. Their celebrated live appearances take in Masekela’s apartheid-era Afro-jazz, hits like ‘Grazing in the Grass’, and yet more standards from the likes of Gershwin and Cole Porter.

On Thursday 12th May you can expect mesmerising, countrified harmonies from Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones, reminiscent of the Everly Brothers or Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, and writing that captures complex emotions with simple honesty.

San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet makes its Leeds debut on Tuesday 17th May. This revolutionary ensemble will deliver a wideranging programme taking in Terry Riley’s minimalism, Armenian polyphony from Komitas, The Who’s ‘Baba O’Riley’ and the world premiere of a new piece by Martin Green of Lau fame.

Zither player and New Age pioneer Laraaji brings his groundbreaking collaboration with Brian Eno to the stage on Friday 27th May. Combining the harmonic and rhythmic repetitions of minimalism with the timbres of Javan gamelan and traditional Indian music, their 1980 album ‘Ambient 3: Day of Radiance’, came about after Eno discovered the classically trained former actor and comedian busking one night in Washington Square Park.

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Visit www.radioaire.co.uk/ pridestar for all the registration information. If you or your group are up to the challenge to raise as much money are you possibly can to support local children and people affected by cancer then look no further.

“This is an exciting opportunity for singers and bands to support two amazing charities but also win an opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people at Leeds Pride”, said Matt Jameson Fundraising Manager for Macmillan Cancer Support in Leeds. ”We are so proud to be working with Leeds Pride and very grateful to them for donating this prize”, said Lisa Sullivan Charity Manager for Radio Aire’s Cash for Kids. This will raise much needed funds for both charities and will help to change young lives. We can’t wait to see the applications come flooding in.”

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Cinephiles of Leeds are well catered for – the marvellous Hyde Park Picture House and Cottage Road, both over a hundred years old, are hard to beat for an atmospheric film viewing experience. Plus now you have the luxuriantly comfortable Everyman Cinema in the Trinity Centre, and the numerous screens of the Vue multiplexes. n addition to this plentiful provision, there’s a plethora of community cinema groups springing up around the city. Here are a few of them:

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society

Films at HEART screen contemporary independent films from around the world that you may have missed the first time round or that had only limited exposure. A not-for-profit club run by volunteers, membership is just £10 a year. They also have a DVD library that members can borrow from at no further cost. Non-members are welcome. Films are screened on the second Tuesday of each month at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley.

For further information, email filmsatheart@gmail. com Oakwood Cinema provides an independent local cinema for the residents of Oakwood and Roundhay and is held in Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Drive, LS8, every month. Membership is just £5 for a full year and entitles you to £1 off every £5 admission fee. You can become a member at Tasty Café, Jackrabbits Pottery and City Stationers. Details: info@oakwoodcinema.org

screens films in Cookridge Methodist Church Hall every month. Members enjoy seven films for £20 or five for £17. Guests are welcome (£4). Details from Shirley 0113 267 2464 Screen Seven at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton screens films on Monday nights at 8pm – visit www. sevenleeds.co.uk for their full programme Since 2010, Minicine has been committed to screening the best independent and foreign language, cult and classic cinema that may not otherwise reach West Yorkshire audiences. A proud member of Cinema For All, Minicine was awarded the Engholm Prize for Film Society of the Year in 2015 as well as winning awards for Best Film Programming and Best Marketing and Publicity.

Not-for-profit, Minicine currently screens each month at The Palace Picturehouse in Armley Mills Industrial Museum – a 26-seat replica 1920s cinema, complete with red velvet curtains and gas lamps. They have also held events around the city centre such as in The Gallery at Munro House, The Arch Café, 51% Bourbon and The Maven.

Oblong Cinema at Woodhouse Community Centre on Woodhouse Street LS6 has a programme of local, national, and international independent films, both shorts and features. Films are showcased in the hall and regularly followed by a Q+A session with film directors and/or cast and crew.

This year Oblong will host four feature film screenings, each of which will be a special event.

Oblong Cinema is always looking for submissions for future screenings for short films and features. Its schedule is an eclectic mix of programmed and submitted work and they are especially interested in films from Yorkshire filmmakers. All films are considered, and all genres are welcome.

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MIDNIGHT SPECIAL DIRECTED BY: : JEFF NICHOLS STARRING: MICHAEL SHANNON, JOEL EDGERTON, KIRSTEN DUNST, ADAM DRIVER

CERT: 12A RUNNING TIME: 112 MINS riter/director Jeff Nichols seems to be making something of a name for himself by producing low-key, slow burners like Mud and Take Shelter – tense, edgy dramas laced with a southern gothic feel. As such, I was interested to see this mostly well received sci-fi tinged road/chase movie. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a middling and uneven affair which squanders its early promise and whatever intrigue it manages to generate.

The story centres around a young boy, Alton, who possesses (frankly rather vague) ‘special abilities’. As the film begins, Alton’s father Roy (Shannon) and his accomplice Lucas (Edgerton) have rescued him from a religious cult and absconded. The boy’s supernatural powers have seen the sect come to regard him as key to their salvation and so the cult leader (an underused Sam Shepard) dispatches two of his flock to bring the magic kid back. Perhaps even more troublesome for Roy, Lucas and little Alton is that the government is also on their trail, disconcerted, no doubt, by the wunderkind’s ability to mess up satellites and pluck military security codes out of the ether (look, I told you this was all kind of vague).

The film struggles to maintain any kind of momentum

A mysteriously gifted youngster and his guardians on the run, pursued by a pair of sinister entities; so far, so exciting, right? Well, not quite. While the premise as a jumping off point has potential it’s never really capitalised on and the film quickly becomes a road movie that’s going nowhere. It feels like there could be a really good film in here trying to get out, but what happens instead is that Midnight Special sporadically throws out an interesting idea then seems to not know what to do with it. Just as when, after an interminable period of not much happening, there’s a sudden burst of dramatic action, the ball is fumbled pretty much immediately and the film struggles to maintain any kind of momentum.

There have been comparisons made to Spielberg’s Close Encounters but that really is something of a stretch as Midnight Special doesn’t get anywhere near inspiring that film’s sense of wonder. In fact, as we close in on the final denouement one’s response to the big payoff is mostly ‘huh?’ and ultimately ‘meh’. Not to mention that this is swiftly followed by one of the most bafflingly unsatisfying endings I’ve seen on screen for some time.

Furthermore, I can’t be the only one who’s more than a little tired of the golden child/magic moppet trope. Surely this narrative cliché is thoroughly played out at this point.

While this isn’t an indictment of all

child actors by any means, it’s the ‘special’ ones that particularly seem to grate. Whether it’s some ‘chosen one’, a child prodigy or idiot savant, these kids are almost invariably creepy and irritating. Seems there’s a fine line

between precocious and intolerable.

As a fan of smart and original Science Fiction wherein more overtly sci-fi elements are downplayed and kept on a back burner (Gareth Edwards’ Monsters and Rian Johnson’s Looper are good examples) it’s frustrating that this is one of the things Midnight Special very nearly does well.

However, the film’s fantastical elements are so deeply couched within the confines of a more conventional, earthbound and dull picture that it’s unable to reconcile these motifs.

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New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band are back by popular

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demand and ready to toast their 20th Anniversary in typical roof-raising style in support of new album ‘Vicennial – 20 Years of the Hot 8 Brass Band’.

Leeds Flamenco Festival is one of Leeds’ most unique cultural events.

This year it is taking place on 27th and 28th May at Arts@Trinity, Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, LS1.

ne of the great New Orleans acts, Hot 8 have overcome a daunting series of trials and tribulations. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the separate deaths of five of their band members, and the horror of trumpeter Terrell “Burger” Batiste losing his legs in a car crash, conspired to test these men almost to breaking point.

They honour their fallen friends and help to work towards the future of their community by putting their energies into positive projects at home as well as touring as much as possible. They march together and they play their music - a rambunctious yet elegant and super-tight mix of jazz, funk and hip hop – not merely as though, but because their lives depend on it.

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energy have become renowned across the world. The band has performed with a wide range of artists, from Lauryn Hill to Mos Def, and their incredible story was featured in Spike Lee’s two New Orleans documentaries When The Levee Broke and The Creek Don’t Rise. They played themselves in David Simon’s hit series Treme, and in 2013, were nominated for a Grammy award for their album The Life and Times Of… One of the funkiest groups from the New Orleans scene, Hot 8 Brass Band continue to win over audiences with their old school street brass approach, fusing it with some harder, funkier currents in the process.

Hot 8 are at The HiFi Club 2 Central Road LS1, Tue 17th May, 8pm Tickets £16:50

For the past four years, the festival has brought some of the world’s best flamenco artists to the city and this year is no exception. Headline performances include the internationally acclaimed flamenco guitarist Juan Martín performing in his flamenco dance trio featuring dancer Luisa Chicano and singer Amparo Heredia.

In addition, there will be flamenco dance and guitar performances from the students at Leeds Instituto Cervantes, and performances from Horsforth Flamenco Dance, Hebden Bridge Flamenco and Candy Kaiser.

There will also be a lunchtime concert with the West Yorkshire Classical Guitar Society; a solo recital from flamenco concert recitalist Samuel Moore; an ensemble performance from the Latin band Mestisa; and a wine tasting event with Spanish wine company, Don Simon.

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Flamingods Fri 20 May, Headrow House,

Laura Mvula Sat 14 May, The Wardrobe, £16.50. R’n’B singer-songwriter who The Guardian has described as sounding ‘like hearing Billie Holiday with the Beach Boys’.

Also appearing: Jodie Abacus

The Clone Roses Sat 21 May, O2 Academy,

Popular music from Latin America: romantic Boleros, Argentinian zambas, Chilean tonadas & lively Bolivian huaynos.

Room, £22. World famous saxophonist fusing hip-hop jazz & groove credited with transforming the face of contemporary British Jazz. Also appearing: Pianist Zoe Rahman, one of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene.

Patrick Wolf Sat 14 May, Belgrave Music

Minor Victories Thu 5 May, Brudenell Social

Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, £8 adv. The EP single Blue has featured on BBC Introducing.

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Club, £16.50. Alt-rock outfit including members of Slowdive, Mogwai & Editors.

Giuda Fri 6 May, Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Vital, urgent, no messin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Danny L Harle Sat 7 May, Headrow House, £8.80. Pitched vocals, baroque melodies, bubblegum bass & euphoric stabs.

Recreations (Sam Duckworth AKA Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly) Sun 8 May, Oporto, £8.80. Indie/Folk-Rock

Three Trapped Tigers Mon 9 May, Brudenell Social Club, £11. A mesmeric mix of menace & snarling riffs blurring the line between mathrock, electro-glitch, & prog.

Father John Misty Wed 11 May, O2 Academy,

Hall, £17.60. Dark, twisted avant-garde electrofolk. Brimming with emotional passion, sinister storytelling & mythological legend, Wolf’s music is weird & wonderful, epic yet simple.

Rob Green CD launch Saturday 14 May,

Shellsuit, The JJohns, Harry FeltonGlenn Sun 15 May, Headrow House. £8. Indie folk, indie pop & soul

Thomas Truax Sun 15 May, Brudenell Social

Club, £7.70. Merging a fevered imagination with solid songwriting & a mad scientist’s brain for weird gadgets, Truax delivers darkly witty songs accompanied by weird homemade instruments.

The Joy Formidable Mon 16 May, Brudenell

Social Club, £16.50. North Wales indie-grunge three-piece in the vein of Breeders & Yeah Yeah Yeahs, fronted by the enchanting Ritzy Bryan.

£7.70 Psychedelic, exotic, offbeat pop influenced

by Asian polyphonic textures & African rhythms. £13.80. Stones Roses cover band playing all the hits.

Jon Palmer Acoustic Band Sat 21 May,

Seven Arts, £8. Support from Steve ChapmanSmith.

The Hosts Sun 22 May, Oporto, £6.60. Astute

song writing & deeply textured pop, infused with the spirit of classic Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Cate Le Bon Wed 25 May, Brudenell Social

Club, £13.75. Spookily beautiful Alt-Psych-Folk.

‘Celebrating Musical Crossover between Ireland & Brittany’ Wed 25 May, 7.30pm at

Alfred, Stonegate Rd. Meanwood Community & Arts Festival evening hosted by Irish Arts Foundation. Free.

The Primitives Wed 25 May, Belgrave Music

Hall, £14.30. Group best known for their 1988 top 5 hit ‘Crash’ . Their new album, ‘Echoes & Rhymes’, ranges from garage to psychedelia, with touches of soul & sunshine pop.

‘Celebrating the Musical Crossover between Ireland & Brittany’ Wed 25 May, ‘Alfred’, Stonegate Road, LS6 4HY, Free.

Meanwood Community & Arts Festival evening hosted by Irish Arts Foundation.

£20.35. Former drummer with Fleet Foxes.

Blending disparate elements of Waylon Jennings, Harry Nilsson, Arthur Russell & Roy Orbison.

Hot 8 Brass Band Tue 17 May, The HiFi Club,

Union Of Distant Sounds: Tanya Wells + SAA-UK Thu 26 May, Seven Arts, £5 - £30.

Susan Herndon, The Bronze, Steve Chapman-Smith, Murston Bapchild & The Brackston Hicks Wed 11 May, Seven Arts,

Kronos Quartet Tue 17 May, Howard

Assembly Room, £24.75. Kronos demonstrate a mastery of contemporary music styles from minimalism to metal, breaking down musical boundaries, & remaining unique in their progressive vision of chamber music.

Programme includes Terry Riley’s One Earth, One People, One Love, the world premiere of a new piece by Martin Green of Lau, works by Laurie Anderson and Komitas, & arrangements including The Who’s Baba O’Riley.

Ian Siegal + Jimbo Mathus Fri 27 May, Otley

Chapel Allerton. £6 adv. www.mewlmusic.com

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

The Sessions: A Live Re-staging Of The Beatles At Abbey Road Studios Thu 12

May, First Direct Arena, £47.50. Set in a stateof-the-art reproduction of the iconic Abbey Road Studio 2, The Sessions will stage musically spectacular new live renditions of the timeless albums recorded there by The Beatles, to take us on a joyous, thrilling, historically authentic voyage through the events that shaped popular music history.

Eagulls Fri 13 May, Brudenell Social Club, £12.10.

Local Psych-Rockers with a Hardcore/Punk edge.

£16.50. An extraordinary, raw & funky brass band from the streets of New Orleans.

James Clark’s Lonely Hearts Rugby Club Orchestra Thu 19 May, Seven Arts Leeds, £14 - £16. Team of 20 musicians led by Leeds pianist James Clark, playing music from Bulgaria to Brazil via Wales & South Africa. A big band like no other featuring instruments of all shapes & sizes from saxophones to euphonium, tuba to squeaky chicken and cowbells to alarm clocks.

Singer songwriter heavily influenced by Indian classical music.

Courthouse, £15. A combination of roots blues & folk Americana delivered with irreverent humour & nuggets of folklore, this transatlantic duo of multi-award winners ticks all the boxes.

Ian Siegal is the UK’s leading contemporary Bluesman, while Grammy-nominated songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jimbo Mathus hails from Mississippi.”

In Celebration of UK Folk Revival (19651971) Fri 27 May. Seven Arts. £8 Performances

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Join the Public and Patient Liaison Group ow in its 35th year, the St Gemma’s Windermere Row on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June is a challenging event in the Lake District that sees people coming back year after year.

Set against the glorious backdrop of the fells, The Row will see people taking on either ten or 21 mile routes, starting at Ambleside and making their way to Bowness or Fellfoot and back.

Two, four, six, seven and eightman boats are available and full health and safety briefings will be given, along with life jackets, and plenty of encouragement from shore. Saturday is already booked out, but there are plenty of spaces available for Sunday.

Take on the challenge with a large team, or reserve a few smaller boats and race against your friends. Times are taken from when you push off to when you return - the clock doesn’t stop for checkpoint breaks!

With this sponsored event they hope to beat the £40,000 raised in 2015. There is no upfront cost but sponsorship is set at £85 minimum per person. Rudders are available on a first come first served basis. Exhausted rowers will be welcomed back with medals and treats in a large beer garden at the water’s edge.

There will be medals and treats in the beer garden

St Gemma’s Hospice helps over 2,500 people a year in Leeds with life limiting illnesses, offering free services both on site in Moortown and in the community.

For more information and to reserve a boat, contact Nicola on 0113 218 5570, nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/windermere

The Society and College of Radiographers is inviting more people to join its Public and Patient Liaison Group, which is made up of patients and carers.

Nine out of ten patients who go to hospital will see a radiographer.

Either a diagnostic radiographer who produces images such as x-rays, CT or ultrasound scans, or a therapeutic radiographer who uses radiation to treat cancer.

Members of the group can raise issues that are important to them and ultimately could influence the radiography profession. It is important that patients use this opportunity to share in decision making about the care and treatment that they receive.

If you are interested in joining, go to the ‘About radiography’ section of the Society’s website at www.sor. org, where you can read more about the group and its work. Or email Liz Robinson at lizr@sor.org and she will provide more information and answer questions.

Richard Evans, Chief Executive Officer, The Society and College of Radiographers Philip Plant, Chair of the Public and Patient Liaison Group

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Pictured: Dan Fleming Adrian Purtell James Mendeika

Fancy swimming The Channel? Heart Research UK’s latest challenge makes this possible – but, thankfully, in the comfort of your local swimming pool. ou have up to 12 weeks to complete the 22 mile swim. So, you can choose to complete in one week, or take the full three months. Just do it your way, in your own time.

Swim on your own or as part of a group. However you choose to do it, this is a fantastic challenge and Heart Research UK would love you to join swimmers who are signing up all over the country to help them fight against heart disease.

Among those who have already done the Swim The Channel Challenge are Rugby League star Adrian Purtell and two of his teammates, Dan Fleming and James Mendeika, from Bradford Bulls. Adrian, an ambassador for Heart Research UK, is back playing after suffering a heart attack after a game in 2012. “I did the challenge because it’s something I was able to do in my own time at my own pace, and it’s a fun thing to do”, said Adrian. “So why not take up

Swim on your own or as part of a group the challenge yourself in your local pool and help Heart Research UK’s work in the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.”

Over 2.3 million people in the UK are living with heart disease with many cases potentially preventable by eating healthily and an active lifestyle.

For further information, visit http://heartresearch.org.uk/events/ swim-channel

Grab a Place on the Great North Run Heart Research UK has places available for the Great North Run on 11th September. Join over 56,000 others running the 13.1 miles between Newcastle and South Shields, and help to raise funds for the charity’s work.

In addition to the entry fee, runners are asked to raise a minimum of £350 in sponsorship.

Heart Research UK will supply a free T-shirt and running vest, as well as plenty of support with fundraising, plus advice on training and nutrition.

If you have already secured a place through the Great North Run ballot, you can still join the Heart Research UK team. You will be helping fund pioneering research into new treatments and techniques for dealing with heart disease, as well as supporting their master classes that teach surgeons how to deal with rare conditions like aortic dissection.

Heart Research UK also gives grants to local communities to help them improve their lifestyles and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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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.

For more information or to book a place, contact: Kirsty Mcphee Tel: 0113 812 3737 Mobile: 07785 434012 Email: k.m.mcphee@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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Pupils from schools across Leeds, including Lawnswood, Horsforth, Roundhay and Allerton High Schools, rolled up to Leeds Beckett’s Headingley Campus recently to take part in the annual science circus.

he event featured a series of ten science-based activities representing the broad spectrum of scientific, technological and engineering-related degree courses available at the university.

“Student volunteers from across our Computer Forensics and Security courses ran a hands-on workshop that stripped back the world of computer security from the technical and linked the basics of old-style lock mechanisms with the principles of

modern computer security”, said Emlyn Butterfield, Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing, Creative Technology and Engineering, who led a session on computer forensics and security.

“The pupils worked through a series of lock function exercises, looking at how their security could be bypassed. The overarching theme was to get them to understanding that security is more than a password or single mechanism, but relies on a

The overarching theme was to get them to understand that security is more than a password or single mechanism, but relies on a complete secure system

complete secure system.”

The science circus event is about getting young people to consider things that they might never have thought of doing. They might not have even considered that all of these varied subjects were actually sciences, or have even known that they existed.

The interactive aspect really helped get them involved, linking in with their studies and giving them a head start in the future.

tudents at Abbey Grange Academy are preparing to become space biologists and embark on a voyage of discovery by growing seeds that have been into space.

In September, two kilos of seeds were flown to the International Space Station (ISS) to spend several months in microgravity before returning to Earth. The seeds have been sent as part of Rocket Science, an educational project launched by the Royal Horticultural Society’s Campaign for School Gardening and the UK Space Agency.

Abbey Grange Academy is just one of the schools to receive a packet of 100 seeds which they will grow alongside ordinary seeds and measure

the differences over seven weeks. The students won’t know which packet contains which seeds until all results have been collected and analysed by professional biostatisticians.

The nationwide science experiment will enable students to think more about how we could preserve human life on another planet in the future, what astronauts need to survive long missions in space, and the difficulties surrounding growing fresh food in challenging climates.

“This is a fantastic way of teaching our students to think more scientifically and share their findings with the whole school”, said Dr Matt Shaw, Progress Leader for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Abbey

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An exciting programme of American sports, athletics and rackets will take place at Carnegie Sports Centre Camp Carnegie at Leeds Beckett

In Their Easter Bonnets!

University’s Headingley Campus, from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June.

Iveson Primary celebrated Easter with a fantastic Easter Bonnet competition.

imed at children aged eight to 14 of all sporting abilities, this year the Camp features an American sports programme, including American football, lacrosse, baseball/softball, ultimate Frisbee and dodgeball, as well as the opportunity for children to mix and match the different sports during the day. They will have access to some of the finest sports facilities in the country, in the safety of the University’s grounds.

The Camp runs from 10am – 4pm each day, with the option of paying for wraparound care from 8.30am – 5.30pm.

Children will be taught by qualified and friendly coaching staff, who will place them into age and ability-appropriate groups.

The athletics programme includes sprinting, hurdling, long jump, javelin,

discus and shot put; whilst the rackets programme features tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis.

The cost of the Camp is £15 for a half day, £25 for a full day, and £30 for a full day with wraparound care. Alternatively, the additional care can be added for £3 for either 8.30 – 10am or 4 – 5.30pm.

Camp Carnegie will return in the Summer holidays, from Monday 1st August – Friday 2nd September, offering a larger programme of athletics, rackets, tennis, American football and American sports for children aged eight to 14 years, and tennis sessions for younger players, aged four to seven.

For more information and to register for the Camp, please visit http://bit.ly/ CampCarnegie or contact Kirsty Mcphee on 0113 812 3737 or k.m.mcphee@ leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The whole school joined in making Easter Bonnets as part of a homework project over the half term.

The day started with an Assembly where the children all wore their bonnets and found out more about this tradition.

They discovered it was customary to have new clothes at Easter to celebrate new beginnings and the onset of Spring. The idea of an Easter Bonnet Parade was made popular in New York when ladies would dress up in their finery and parade around Central Park.

Each class voted for the best two bonnets in their class and these children proudly paraded their designs. The lucky winners all received an Easter Egg, then each class voted for an overall winner who received a box of Easter treats.

It was great fun and the children were rightly very proud of their creative efforts. The whole school embarked on a parade around the local area to show off their super Easter designs.

They blew us away with their conviction, maturity and use of words he Road to Rio 2016 provided inspiration for budding poets from local schools (included Chapel Allerton, Otley Westgate, Little London, St Chad’s C of E, Carr Manor, Beeston Hill, St Luke’s C of E primary schools, and the Froebelian School, Horsforth), during ‘Speak Up’, a day dedicated to creative writing and performance poetry.

Now in its fifth year, Speak Up, an annual event for Year 5 pupils, is hosted

by The Grammar School at Leeds in partnership with Leeds Young Authors.

Teams spent a day devising poetry under the guidance of poets Khadijah Ibrahim and Rheima Robinson. Then they showcased their work in a poetry slam style performance for family, friends and the judges - Trish Gallagher (Cardinal Heenan), and Alan Clayton (formerly of Leeds

City Council’s education department).

The pupils from Little London Community Primary School stunned the audience with a word-perfect, dramatic

performance that brought the atmosphere of a global sporting event to life, with all its cultural diversity and personal goals.

“This group blew us away with their conviction, maturity and use of words”, said Trish Gallagher announcing the winners.

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year in the planning, families of Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils at Lawnswood School recently played host to 31 Spanish exchange students for a week.

They sampled the delights of some of the best that Yorkshire has to offer, visiting Haworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the City of York… and not forgetting a day spent in lessons at Lawnswood School with their exchange partners.

This is the second year that Lawnswood families have hosted students from the Spanish school IES Valle de Pielagos. Lawnswood Year 10 pupils had already been to Santander in October 2015 to stay with Spanish families and this was the return visit.

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“I love the exchanges - this is the second year that I have taken part”, enthused a Year 10 pupil.

“The experience gives us an insight into another culture and a chance to temporarily immerse ourselves in another language.”

The exchange has been so successful that some students have already taken the opportunity to travel to and from Santander independently, following their visit last year, to

meet up with their partners and their families.

It was with heavy hearts that they waved goodbye to their friends from IES Valle de Pielagos, who were due to fly from Manchester Airport. However, it was not to be – their 6pm flight was cancelled due to a French air traffic control strike, leaving the Spanish group stranded and having to spend the night in Altrincham. They sent out an appeal for help via twitter and received messages, not only from parents and school friends, but also Spanish footballers! They finally set off to Renedo on an epic coach journey, arriving safely home 60 hours after they originally set off from Leeds!

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Community Notices ACTIVE Adel Crown Green Bowling Club (next to Adel Church) Open Day Sun 1 May, 11am – 4pm. Bowling from Apr – Oct. New members welcome. Details:

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New Indoor Mixed Netball League meets Mon at Crawshaw School, Pudsey. First ever mixed netball league in Leeds & after a successful Summer league they are keen to welcome new mixed teams to join for fun & fitness!

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Big Fun Run Sat 6 Aug, 11am in 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.

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Sat 14 May, 9.30 – 11.30am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Annuals.

Perennials. Tomato/Veg plants. Cake stall, homemade jams & Preserves. Adm £1. Free advice from expert growers.

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NSPCC Coffee Mornings 10 May & 1 Nov, 10.30am -12noon at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Stalls incl. tombola, jewellery, bags, scarves, bric-a-brac, cards, cakes, clothing, fancy goods. Adm £2 includes refreshments.

Chippendale Society widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/ late 18th century. Lectures, study days, visits. Details: 275 9562, www.

thechippendalesociety.co.uk St Giles Bramhope Secondhand Book Sale St Giles Men’s Supper Club is holding its annual book sale Sat 14 May, 10am – noon in the church hall.

Wide variety of good quality hardbacks, paperbacks & children’s books, plus CDs & DVDs.

Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society presents ‘Suddenly at Home’ by Francis Durbridge 5 – 7 May, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane LS16 7ER. Tickets £7 / £6 from 07714954275 or on door.

ntlworld.com Horsforth Historical Society In the Stables block behind the Museum. Tues 17 May, 7.30pm: A talk on ‘The early history of Rothwell’ by Simon Bulmer.

Sat 21 May, 11am – 4pm: Seminar with Dr. Alastair Laurence entitled ‘The Two Greens of Horsforth’, with break for lunch. Fee £10. Booking required.

Details: 258 5302 Leeds & Harrogate Social Club

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meets Mon 9 May, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall.

Mon 9 May, 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, when Doug Stewart will talk about ‘Why plants talk to insects & why pumpkins can’t fly’. New members welcome. Last meeting until September. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett

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Party meets Wed afternoon at Fink Hill. Details: 258 3521 hm.taylor1@

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Join them for their monthly Club Night Mon 16 May, from 8.30pm at The Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) Chapel Allerton.

Full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, bookgroups.

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Horsforth in Bloom meets Sat 7 May, at Horsforth Museum. Friendly group welcomes anyone interested in helping to improve Horsforth. Working

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1st Tues, 8pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers. 3 May: ‘Hostas’ with John Carr; 7 June: ‘All the Colours of the Rainbow’ with Catherine Hilditch. 5 July: Summer Show + Gordon Kirby demonstration. Details: Pat 225 0030,

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

patdixon2@ntlworld.com Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meetings: Tues 17 May, Thurs 23 June. Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk Leeds RSPB Group Free Bird Walks Sat 7 May Rodley Nature Reserve - meet 10am car park; Wed 11 May Fairburn Ings - meet 7.30pm Lin Dyke car park. Details: rspbleeds@

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Details: Beryl Lee 269 4268

T & J Spencer; May 18: Practical evening; May 25: Catchphrase Films. All welcome.

Details: www.mercurymoviemakers. com

Leeds Writers` Circle meets alternate Mondays, 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Carriageworks, Millennium Sq. Friendly, lively group of writers, fiction, non fiction, poetry etc. New members, experienced or beginners, very welcome.

The 52 Club A social gathering

Details: www.leedswriterscircle.co.uk

Details: Peter Spence 269 4269

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 16 May: Visit to Headingley Cricket Museum, meet Community Hall, 6.45pm. Thurs 26 May: Annual Bowls Competition, Meanwood Pk. 7pm.

West Yorkshire Alpine Garden Society meets 2nd Sat (Sept-May),

Details: Colin 274 6316 Mercury Movie Makers meet Wed, 7.30pm at Rawdon Conservative Club.

Social gathering for people wanting to make further use of their camcorders & enjoy other members’ films. May 4: Films from the archives; May 11: Film show by

for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds.

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

2.30pm at St. Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. Guest speakers, plants for sale, shows, chat. All welcome.

Annual membership £15, visitors £2. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/ West-Yorkshire

Leeds Symphony Orchestra Sat

Wharfedale Male Voice Choir meets Mon 2 – 4pm in the Catholic Hall, Bradford Rd. Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Friendly group will welcome any fellow who loves singing. Ability to read music a help but not essential. No auditions.

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21 May, 7.30pm St. Chad’s Church, Headingley. Programme includes Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries: Adagio for Strings, Barber; La Jeunesse d’Hercule, Saint-Saëns; Tone Poem: Ein Heldenleben – Strauss. Tickets £10 adults/ children free from City Centre Box Office 224 3801 & on door (subject to availability).

Horsforth Choral Society Mixed

Meanwood Ukulele Club Meets Wed

voice choir rehearsing Mon 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre for Summer Café-style concert 15 July in St Chad’s Church, Far Headingly. Details: 07958

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

West Yorkshire Fuchsia & Plant Pot Society meets 18 May, 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln, LS5 2AB, when guest speaker John Smiles will talk about everything relating to growing plants. New members & guests welcome.

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

782348 Junior Violin Group Thurs 5 - 6pm Woodhouse Community Centre, LS6 2NY. Fun, small group violin lessons for children, classical & folk tunes, music theory & games. Details: Iveta 07547

112171, leeds.violin@gmail.com Left Bank Vocal Collective meets every other Monday 7.15 – 9:15pm to sing in the amazing Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Rd. No audition required.

Details: www.leftbankleeds.org.uk Leeds All For One Choir meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm West End Primary School, West End Lane, Horsforth. Singing rock, pop & gospel. Everyone welcome.

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Bowie: 07815 892415 jessica@ yourukuleletutor.com Singing Mums Tues (term time) 10 11am at St Paul’s Church Ireland Wood.

Fun, friendly singing group for Mums to enjoy with their babies. £5 per session if booking term/£6 drop in. Details: georgina.lashbrook@hotmail.com or Facebook.com/singingmums Wetherby Guitar Club welcomes players of all ages & abilities. Tunes of The Shadows feature highly, though other styles also played - all to quality backing tracks. Meetings every three weeks, Thurs at Wetherby District Social Club 7.30 - 11pm. Details: Bob Bond 07800 982156

Details: Ken 01943 863177 Concert by Final Year Leeds University Music Students (directed

by Daniel Gordon) Sat 28 May, 7.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave LS16 7PG. Tickets (£5 incl. light refreshments) available from Beryl 267 4507, blchadwick@talktalk.net or on door.

SENIORS OWLS Lads Lunch Men only lunch for lads 55+ (in partnership with STEP) at Yorkshire County Cricket Club every fortnight. Friday fish & chips, have a chat, discover more about Headingley’s historic cricket ground. Transport available in OWLS areas (£3). Lunch £5. Details: Adrienne 369 7077, infoowls@gmail.com Stainbeck Lunch Clubs Mon & Wed 11am – 1pm at Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7. Friendly faces & food to share. £4.50. Transport possible.

Details: Avril 293 5847, June 293 8941

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225 9142 Emmanuel Baptist Church

Community Notices Leeds Theosophical Society 8 May Ted Capstick The Dweller on the Threshold; 22 May (2.30pm) Natasha Mwitta Why Do People get Ill? Free lectures open to the public www.ts-leeds. org.uk Lighthouse A fresh expression of church & community for those ‘on the margins’. Sunday Service & Meal 12.30 – 2.30pm at St George’s Crypt, LS1 3BR. Details: www.

(previously Leeds Reformed Baptist Church) Sunday services 9.30am, 11am & 6pm at 20 Cottage Rd. Details: www.

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Wed 4 May at Central Methodist Church.

Christian Aid Week is from 15 – 21 May.

SUPPORT Headingley Friday Support Group – meets Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm at HEART, Headingley. Drop-in social group for adults with an interest in or experience of mental health services. Aim is to have fun through various social activities. Details:

www.headingleyfridaysupportgroup. org.uk Leeds Coeliac Group offers advice & support to those with Coeliac disease.

Next social event: Meal at Sukhothai, St. Anne’s Parade, Headingley, on Fri 13 May, 6.30pm. Details: 277 6401,

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TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 meets Wed 10am – noon The Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth.

May 4: Professor Andy Shepherd, Leeds University, on ‘Earth’s Ice from Space’.

May 11: ‘Referendum – Out or In?’ with Dr Simon Lightfoot Senior Lecturer European Politics, Leeds University. May 18: Outing to Brodsworth Hall. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com https:/ forum2000.wordpress.com Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 9 May, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. when speaker Jessica Taylor (PhD research student University of Manchester) will present ‘Ask for Evidence!’ which addresses some of the claims about what is good for our health, bad for the environment, how to improve education, cut crime, & treat disease. £2.

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

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Open Sun 1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 7 Aug, 4 Sept, 2 – 4pm. Adm free

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 5 May: ‘Tales from a Charity Shop’ with Valerie Howson. 2 June: ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ with Keith Barber. Details: Joan

Bramhope Puritan Chapel Owned

McShane 225 1166 Meanwood Valley Partnership meeting Wed 11 May, 7pm Holy Trinity Community Lower Hall, Memorial Drive, to discuss & vote upon wording & location of new ‘Welcome to Meanwood’ signs. All Meanwood residents are invited to attend. Details: www.

Busy Baby Recycles Nearly New Sale 8 May, 11am – 12.30pm Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon, LS19 6AS. Entry £1.50 for St Gemma’s Hospice.

From expensive baby items to toys, designer clothes & bikes all at bargain prices. Tables £12.50. Details: 077139,

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meanwoodvalleypartnership.co.uk Films@HEART Independent films Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues of month, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. LS6. Visitors welcome. This month they are holding a Beetle Drive & Social Evening. Visitors welcome. Detail:

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from around the world, 8pm 2nd Tues of month at HEART Bennett Rd, Headingley. 10 May: award-winning Belgian film ‘Two Days, One Night’. £6/£5/£4 on door. Non members welcome. Details: www.facebook.

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Leeds Geological Association Thurs 5 May, 7.15pm Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds Campus (behind Sports Centre). A lecture by Dr David Tappin, British Geological Survey on ‘Tsunamis: Learning from Recent Events’. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs 19 May, 7.30pm at Leeds Civic Hall. Talk by Dr Kersten Hall on ‘The life of pioneering scientist William Astbury - the Man in the Monkeynut Coat’. All welcome. Details: www.leedsphilandlit.

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WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. May 4: ‘Al About Chocolate’ with Alan Dixon; June 1: ‘Life is a Paradox’ Sister Agatha, The Bar Convent, York. Details: Mrs Muriel Huntley 230

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

Gwynneth Owen 266 1800, Joyce Graham 273 4241 The Tuesday Club Ladies’ Lunch Group Meets last Tues of month,

Fish Supper Evening Fri 20 May, 4 – 7pm in the gardens of Catholic Care, 11 North Grange Road, Headingley. £5 per person. Meal served 4 – 6 pm.

Details & tickets: 388 5400, joanne. cunningham@catholic-care.org.uk

11.30am at Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd. LS6 2EQ. 12.30pm lunch, followed by talk. Details: Heather Harrison 267

Hall available for booking Fri pm at Adel Methodist Church, Holt Lane, LS16 7NX. Other rooms possible at other times. Details: 267 4507,

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White Rose Ladies Speakers Club

‘A Little Bit of History’ A book of personal memories & photographs of Little London. Copies available at special price of £5 (+p&p) from info@ littlelondonarts.org.uk, 216 1138, www. littlelondonarts.org.uk

meets 2nd & 4th Mon (9 & 23 May), 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. For women who would like to improve their public speaking skills, boost selfconfidence & have fun. Details: Pauline

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GATES & RAILINGS

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KITCHENS

Tree & Garden Services

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OVEN CLEANING

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Tel: 0113 267 9004 Mob: 07961 432 404

KAYES

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• Velux windows • Flat roofing • General roof repairs

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SLIDING WARDROBES

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Waitrose

Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB

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• Telephone sockets installed home or office • Repairs and broadband problems solved

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• Cordless telephones supplied Up to 70% cheaper than main companies

0113 260 4303 • 07538 952 417

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Technicians with over 40 years experience

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TF Window Cleaning offers a friendly, reliable service at sensible prices.

For over 30 years

Is your conservatory TOO HOT in the summer, or TOO COLD in the winter?

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• Professional window cleaning • UPVC frames & conservatories • Guttering • For homes, shops, offices, restaurants etc

Contact Terry on:

07412 591 976 or 0113 236 3083 info@tfwindowcleaning.co.uk

WORKTOPS

UK WORKTOPS LARGEST RANGE IN NORTH LEEDS!

• PLUS KITCHEN & WARDROBE REPLACEMENT DOORS • LOW MAINTENANCE SHOWER PANELS

UK Worktops

Tel: 0113 230 6038

Just 100 yards from Waitrose, Meanwood

Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00, Sat 10.00 - 2.00

Waitrose

Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB

www.ukworktopsyorkshire.co.uk

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