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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. The Leeds Flamenco Festival lights up a weekend with Spanish music and dance; Friends of Roundhay Park present copy of historic map to Leeds City Council; Inkwell launches a new café evening for young people; and an
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exhibition celebrates ‘Blake’s Jerusalem’ at St Edmund’s church. 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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Leeds’ key arts organisations collaborate on Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’.
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story of a boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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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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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. Accommodation was provided by One Aldwych. For further information, visit www.onealdwych.com
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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),
but what is gobsmacking is the sheer artistry and sense of abandon with which the drivers proudly decorate the interior. We’re talking shrines on the dashboard, faux leopard and tiger fur, heavily upholstered in floral fringed damask that would make an 18th century Tzar blush. These guys go to town on embellishing their vehicles. No two are the same and each time you enter you are stepping into that driver’s idea of decor heaven. It got me thinking about minimalism and how this is counter-intuitive to us
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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. Born in 1969, Alec Soth lives in Minnesota. He was inspired to become a photographer while studying art at the Sarah Lawrence College, New York. In 2008 he started his own publishing company, Little Brown Mushroom, through which he publishes his own and others’ work in various formats. Free entry.
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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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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.
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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
m strial Museu at Leeds Indu Saturday 4 June 2016, 10am - 5pm Celebrate the wonder of wool in what was once the world’s largest woollen mill! To find out more visit: leeds.gov.uk/leedswoolfestival
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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.” Tickets for ‘Into the Woods’ (£13 – £45) are available from 0113 213 7700 or www. wyp.org.uk
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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
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.
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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
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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. SWARM at Studio24, Mabgate, 5th – 7th and 11th -14th May. Tickets available from www.theriptide.co.uk/ tickets/swarm
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Inkwell Launches Take Over Café Inkwell Arts recently launched the Take Over Café – a project run by young people, for young people.
Thanks to Leeds City Council Housing Advisory Panel (HAP) funding and support from Asda volunteers, six street trees, including Rowan, Italian Alders and Silver Birch have been planted on Lidgett Lane as part of the community led project Lidgett Lane Gateway. The improvements include LED string lights for the tree at the parade of shops, to create a welcoming environment.
he café aims to provide a safe, creative space where young people (aged 12 – 17) can relax, meet new friends, get involved in creative activities and enjoy wholesome food. It also provides a supportive atmosphere for those struggling at home or school, or who may be experiencing bullying or social isolation. It’s an inclusive, non-judgemental space where everyone is valued and can comfortably discuss ideas about mental health, reduce stigma and improve wellbeing. Evenings will feature various craft activities, including jewellery, batik, painting and more. There will also be quizzes and team games. Or you can just go along and chill out, listen to music, play the Wii, pop on a film, and enjoy the evening meal when everyone sits down together and has chance to relax and chat. The Take Over Café was introduced by one of Inkwell’s placement students, Jonathan De-Aston, who recognised the need for a new youth service in North Leeds. “Through previous experience of working with young people, I have seen the effect that bullying and social isolation can have on mental health”, said Jonathan. “I recognised the need for young people to enjoy themselves in a place where they feel valued and important. By having a team of young volunteers to host the evenings we can share common experiences.”
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The Take Over Café is on the first and third Thursday of each month, 6 – 9pm and costs just £1.50 per person, including all craft materials and a homemade meal. Inkwell Arts is a Leeds Mind project situated between Chapeltown and Chapel Allerton, and providing creative arts services to those with experience of mental health difficulties. For more information please contact Jonathan at 0113 3070108 or jonathan.de-aston@leedsmind.org. uk Inkwell Arts, 31 Potternewton Lane, LS7 3LW www.inkwellarts.org.uk
“The feedback we have had from shopkeepers and residents has been really positive”, said Bhupinder Dev, Chair of Friends of Allerton Grange Fields. “this project is a great example of how voluntary groups, local government and business can work together to enhance the local environment.” “By working closely with our partners Leeds City Council, and supporting groups like Friends of Allerton Grange Fields, we can make Leeds an even greater place to live and work”, commented Dougal Hartley, Senior Property Manager, Asda. If you would like to get involved with the work of Friends of Allerton Grange Fields then visit the website www.friendsallertongrange.org for further information.
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
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
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Oakwood Day Goes Green For 2016 pcycle, recycle and go green on Oakwood Day around the Oakwood Clock on Saturday 7th May, 12 – 7pm. This free one-day community festival is now in its third year and is run by the Oakwood Trader’s and Residents Association (OTRA). This year the emphasis is on ‘going green’ and there will be a wide range of interesting up-cycled and recycled products for sale. Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP) gardening group will be on hand with lots of good advice and guidance about composting, planting and growing your own. Plus Gledhow Valley Conservation Action Group and
the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will have lots of information about their activities. There will also be numerous activities for children and teenagers, including the Suitcase Circus, stilt walkers, den making, and some great creative activities from One Day Creative. Fabric provided by David James interiors has been turned into festive bunting and will decorate the Clock plaza. Once again you can look forward to some great music with local bands and performers. Performing this year will be: The Blue Sharks, Roundhay Ukulele Group, Kamelfut, African Drummers,
and local choirs. There will be all kinds of tasty street food and The Preston and Stew and Oyster pubs are providing beer for the event. For further information, visit www. loveoakwood.co.uk
Historic Roundhay Park Map Gifted to Friends of Roundhay Park n his book ‘An Illustrated History of Roundhay Park’, Steven Burt describes how the land came to be purchased in 1871 by John Barran, the Mayor of Leeds, for the enjoyment of the citizens of the city. To arrange the sale, the owner had instructed Messrs Hepper and Sons, Auctioneers, and Jonathon Eddison, Land Agent and Surveyor, to prepare catalogues and maps to illustrate the 1871 estate. Whilst a copy is held by Leeds Library, the accompanying map has not been available. However, quite by chance, following an Adair Paxton office move, the original 1871 auction particulars for Roundhay Park, including the map, were discovered and Stephen Holliday, director of Adair Paxton Limited and FoRP member, quickly informed The Friends.
Pictured: : Julia Wilson (chairperson FoRP) receiving disc from Stephen Holliday, Adair Paxton
On 11th April a ceremony was held at Tropical World where Stephen formally presented the digital disc to FoRP Chairperson, Julia Wilson. In turn, FoRP presented a framed copy of the map to Jack Dunn of Leeds City Council, and it will hang in the Tropical World café. The Friends are delighted to be able to showcase this fascinating document online and unframed copies are available to purchase at A1 or A0 sizes from http://forp.org
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The Chancellor announced in the Budget that all schools would become Academies by 2020 or have plans in place. Leeds is committed to work with all education providers and will continue to do so, but there are practical issues which do not touch the constitutional problem of removing elected local authorities as providers of education. Local authorities are obliged to ensure provision of education for all children of compulsory school age.
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May kicks off election season, with local elections on Thursday 5th May. You can expect to see Neil Buckley, up for election in Alwoodley, looking less cool, calm and collected than his normal suave and sophisticated self (such is the effect of facing the electorate!). Also on 5th May is the election for the Police Commissioner for West Yorkshire. This is the person who sets the policing priorities for our whole region - so it’s certainly worth having your say as to who takes on that role. Thursday 23rd June sees the European referendum on whether or not we should remain members of the EU. Turnout is expected to be very high for this vote, so to avoid long queues it’s advisable to vote early.
Will this continue when they cease to provide education? If not, who will ensure all children have places within a reasonable distance of home? And, with the more fragmented academy arrangements, will all new schools match areas of greatest need? There are specialist, essential ‘extended services’ that schools can draw on from the local authorities and clusters, including Speech and Language Therapy, Counselling, and Domestic Violence prevention. These are services schools must have available, but will use only intermittently. Drawing on a wider service covering a number of schools, allows economies of scale to access expert services. Similarly expert school improvement services, staffed by very experienced teachers, often former head teachers, can be deployed to help not just struggling schools, but also to further improve the best. Can these services be provided in future without much greater cost?
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What will be the process for objecting to school decisions? Halewood Academy in Knowsley proposes to shut the last sixth form in the town. The local authority has had no part in the decision, and councillors cannot be held to account. The Council can only seek to work with the school, but if its own provider role ends, for how long will it retain the available expertise to influence matters? Let’s hope that such issues can be addressed without greatly adding to school costs.
Bill.urry@leeds.gov. uk 07891 278 717 / 0113 247 6927
Turning to a very different topic… I’ve previously quoted the great Robert Burns “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray”. I was reminded of this when I learnt at the end of March, that Northern Gas were going to undertake work on The Avenue. The effect of this is to delay the planned Avenue resurfacing from April until later in the Summer. Residents can be assured that the work will definitely go ahead, but there was simply no point doing a full resurface - only for Northern Gas to then dig it all up. This way, after Northern Gas has been and gone, the road and pavement of The Avenue will get the attention they need. At which point Neil, Peter and I will focus on the next major road resurfacing project our ward needs. For any and all local concerns, do remember your local ward councillors are always here to help. Have a great month.
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Leeds North East A Meeting of Minds across the City The Concord Leeds Interfaith Fellowship is 40 years old this year. I’ve been privileged to be associated with Concord since I first encountered its members when I was Chair of the Council’s Race Equality Ethnic Minorities sub-committee. Great Leeds figures such as the late Peter Bell and Harbans Singh Sagoo undertook my education, introducing me to many of the organisations, faith groups and inspiring individuals across the city. I was honoured to be asked to write the foreword to a new book celebrating Concord’s work in Leeds, and to join a panel of speakers at its launch on April 5th in Leeds
Civic Hall. Other Speakers included Rev. Alan Griggs, Dr Harriet Crabtree and Rabbi Douglas Charing. There were also many thoughtful contributions from the audience reflecting on what Concord had meant to them over four decades. One of the joys of representing Leeds North East constituency is the diversity of faiths and cultures which flourish here. Concord’s work has been crucial in ensuring that members of the different religious groups work together for peace. Its constitution states that its aims include the fostering of mutual understanding and
Its aims include the fostering of mutual understanding and respect, as well as working for justice, peace and social harmony respect, as well as working for justice, peace and social harmony. At this time more than ever we need Concord. Speakers at the launch stressed the need for young people of all faiths to get involved. If you are a member of a mosque, church, synagogue, gurdwara or temple, find out how your organisation works with Concord and join in! To learn more visit www.concord-leeds.org.uk
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Checkmate at Reginald Centre A new, jumbo sized chess set has arrived at The Reginald Centre, to join the large board that has been painted on the space out front of the centre.
Tea Cosy+ Café Opens in Roundhay The Tea Cosy + Cafe, specifically for those affected by dementia and their carers, will open at Lidgett Lane Community Centre on the 4th May and thereafter on the first Wednesday of every month.
Pictured: : Cllrs Jane Dowson, Eileen Taylor & Mohammed Rafique, with children from Chapel Allerton Primary & head teacher Mr Sykes.
ouncillors Eileen Taylor, Jane Dawson and Mohammed Rafique helped to acquire the set and they hope that chess players with a passion for the game will be able to pass this on to a new generation. Children from Chapel Allerton Primary School recently visited the centre and were presented with goody bags, including chess sets, to encourage them to establish a chess club at their school. “Chess is a great game to help people think ahead, plot their moves and learn how to be a good sport”, said Cllr Eileen Taylor. “Chapel Allerton has many diverse communities and one thing we find they all share is a love of chess.”
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The Café will be a place where people with dementia are made welcome and will feel cared for. It will provide a comfortable and supportive environment for them and their carers to socialise, and there will be activities such as Singing for the Brain, reminiscence, sharing stories and games and maybe even dancing. A team of volunteers from local churches and the community has been working hard preparing for the opening. For just £2.50 per person you will be greeted by gingham table cloths, hot tea and coffee served in old fashioned teapots with hand knitted tea cosies, handmade sandwiches, a selection of home baked cakes and a very warm welcome. The Tea Cosy + Café, Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP (next to Moor Allerton High School).
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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.
Documentary Provides Insight into Deaf Community The 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.
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
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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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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a free craft corner, and a circus workshop. Throughout the day there will be music from top local bands. So, you can do some foodie shopping then take a break with a real ale or glass of fizz and enjoy some live music in beautiful surroundings. A great foodie day out for the whole family. For more information and to book tickets (£10 adults/ £6.50 children 5 – 12/ £8.50 over 65s/ £30 family), visit www. greatbritishfoodfestival.com/harewood Tickets include access to the parkland and lower house.
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. Children will have the opportunity to learn new cookery skills in the Diddy Cook Classes, which can be booked online or on the day, and there will be bouncy castles,
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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;
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and martins are the true heralds of Spring, arriving in late March/early April - before swallows and cuckoos - from their wintering grounds in sub-Saharan Africa. They can be distinguished from swallows and house martins by their brown upperparts and the brown band across their chest, and by the absence of tail streamers. 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
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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
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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. Midnight Special reaches for something cosmic but never really manages to get off the ground.
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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. Tickets 0844 848 2727 or howardassemblyroom.co.uk.
Are You a ‘Pride Star’? Macmillan Cancer Support and Radio Aire’s Cash for Kids are inviting musicians and performers to register for the Leeds Pride ‘Pride Star’ competition, which could see you performing on the main stage at this year’s event on Sunday 7th August in Millennium Square. 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.” Registration for Pride Star closes at 5pm on Friday 13th May. For full details, visit www.radioaire.co.uk/charity/ pridestar
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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. To submit a film email: oblongcinema@ oblong.org.uk
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New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band are back by popular
The Leeds Flamenco Festival
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. Transcending genres and trends, Hot 8’s party rocking sound and indomitable
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. Tickets are available from Jumbo Records at www.jumborecords.co.uk, 0113 245 5570 For full details, visit http:// samuelmooremusic.co.uk/blog/?p=563
Dear Alwoodley Resident, It is a privilege to be your councillor in Alwoodley, where I have lived, with my wife Lyn, for over thirty years.
Cllr Neil Buckley
There cannot be a more generous, friendly or welcoming community in the city and I am regularly amazed at the amount of genuine neighbourly concern and willingness to help others in all corners of the ward. Thank you for all your help over the years. If re-elected I will continue to fight to:
Ensure Alwoodley retains its team of 5 Police Officers & PCSO’s. Improve local transport for Leeds & Alwoodley. Persuade the council to spend more of our money on repairing our roads. Stand up for Alwoodley residents at Leeds City Council, so YOUR voice is always heard.
Thank you for electing me in 2012; I hope on 5th May 2016, with your support and votes, I can continue to help and work for the people of Alwoodley. Kind Regards,
Councillor Neil Buckley www.alwoodleyward.co.uk
Email: Neil.Buckley@leeds.gov.uk Telephone: 0113 204 1094
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Jazz College Showcase 2016 Part 1: Stuart Wilson Group + Joseph Lockwood & Joel Fellick + Joel Fellick Band Sun 1 May, Inkwell, £5 - £7, 1:30pm. Featuring three of the best young groups from the current crop of musicians at Leeds College of Music.
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Mestisa Fri 13 May, Seven Arts Leeds, £8.
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. The EP itself peaked in the iTunes Top 20 best selling pre-orders chart in its first week.
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
by host of local musicians. Featuring music of Nick Drake, John Martyn, Bert Jansch, Davy Graham, John Renbourn etc. Original material from host Dariush Kanani.
New Roots: The Laurel Canyon Union
Fri 27 May, 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. £6. John Shepard with new band of 5 great musicians brings the swing & harmony of 70s West Coast music to life. Supported By Brodie Milner –a talent to watch
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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.
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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. For further information, visit heartresearch.org, call 0113 234 7474, or email community@ heartresearch.org.uk
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Leeds Beckett Stock Market Challenge School pupils from across the region recently took part in the Leeds Beckett University annual Stock Market and Investment Challenges.
It would be good to do this more often because we’ve all really enjoyed it
Pictured: Amar Chana & Dr Peter Nelson, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law at Leeds Beckett.
he competition, saw students put their financial and problem-solving skills to the test as they were tasked with applying their knowledge of mathematics, business and economics, whilst developing their communication, decision making, teambuilding and negotiation skills. Nearly 100 Year eight and nine pupils took part over the two day event, and around 25 Year 12 pupils went to Leeds Business School’s new professional trading floor at the Rose Bowl for the Investment Challenge. The overall winner of the Investment Challenge was Amar Chana from Roundhay School. “It was such a good experience and I feel like I’ve gained something from it”, said Amar. “It would be good to do this more often because we’ve all really enjoyed it. I’m studying Economics and it’s given me a good insight into potential future careers.”
Roundhay School Economics and Business Teacher, Mark Lee, added: “Today has been very useful for our pupils: they were really engaged in the subjects and got a lot out of it in terms of learning how the stock market works. It’s enabled them to demonstrate some of their analytical skills and make judgements based on their analysis.” Assisting the Stock Market Challenge pupils were five volunteers from Lloyds Banking Group. “My
role today was as one of the stock market dealers”, said Catherine Hatch, a Team Manager at Lloyds and former pupil at Cardinal Heenan. “The children are doing Business Studies and Maths at school so this gives them a really good idea of what it would be like to go down the stock market or financial market route. I really enjoyed the day and think it’s a really good opportunity for the pupils to think about their futures.” The initiative offers a unique engagement opportunity between schools and the University and aims to help students leave school prepared for the world of work with the capabilities and confidence to handle future higher education and career decisions.
Allerton High Grows Seeds from Space! upils at Allerton High School are preparing to become space biologists and embark on a voyage of discovery by growing seeds that have been into space. In September 2015, 2kg of rocket seeds were flown to the International Space Station (ISS) on Soyuz 44S where they spent several months in microgravity before returning to Earth this March. The seeds are part of Rocket Science, an educational project launched by the RHS Campaign for School Gardening and the UK Space Agency. Allerton High is one of a selection of schools to receive a packet of 100 seeds from space, which they will grow alongside ordinary seeds and
measure the differences over seven weeks. The pupils won’t know which seed packet contains which seeds until all the results have been collected by the RHS Campaign for School Gardening and analysed by professional biostatisticians. The out-of-this-world, nationwide science experiment will enable the pupils to think about how we could preserve human life on another planet in the future, what astronauts need to survive long-term missions in space, and the difficulties surrounding growing fresh food in challenging climates. “We are very excited to be taking part in Rocket Science”, said Mr Allcock,
Deputy Head of Science at Allerton High School. “This experiment is a fantastic way of teaching our pupils to think more scientifically and share their findings with the whole school.” Rocket Science is just one project in a programme developed by the UK Space Agency to celebrate British ESA astronaut Tim Peake’s Principia mission to the ISS and inspire young people to look into careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects. Follow the project on Twitter: @ RHSSchools #RocketScience
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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
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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.
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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 University’s Headingley Campus, from Tuesday 31st May to Friday 3rd June.
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.
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We are proud of our sporting heritage and are committed to working with young people, members of the community, student sports teams and world-class athletes. Junior Sports Academy
Summer 2016 - 1 August to 2 September Athletics, Rackets, Tennis and American Sports Camps are taking place throughout the Summer holidays, for boys and girls aged 8 - 14 years.
Our Junior Sports Academy runs year round, with qualified coaches and a great range of facilities, giving children and young people opportunities to take part in sport, learn new skills, build confidence and make friends in a fun environment. Sports include: swimming, tennis, squash, athletics, basketball, netball, American football and lacrosse.
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Our Athletics, Rackets, Tennis, Squash and American Sports Camps are non-residential and range from short sessions to full days. Book for one day, part of the week or a full five day camp. Spring Half Term Holiday 2016 Athletics, Rackets and American Sports Camps, 31 May to 3 June, for boys and girls aged 8 - 14 years.
Mini Tennis Red sessions are also available in the Summer holidays for younger players, aged 4 - 7 years.
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Chapeltown Cougars Junior Rugby League Club seek new recruits
Alwoodley Community Association Indoor Carpet Bowls Section Meets Fri, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Mixed membership, mostly aged 60+ but younger age groups most welcome. Friendly social atmosphere & good light exercise. Drop in & give it a try. Details:
Brian K. 07527 730022 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.com/leeds
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Leeds Tai Chi Academy Tai Chi for
Health: Mon & Wed, 7 – 8pm at Chapel Allerton Primary School, Harrogate Rd.
07949975295, mumba40@gmail.com Free Family Fitness Thurs 5.15 –
6.15pm at Roscoe Church Hall, Cross Francis St. Chapeltown LS7 4BZ. Part of Leeds Get Active working together with Feel Good Factor. Children (6+) are the responsibility of accompanying adult.
Mindful Movement: Tues 12 – 1pm & Tai Chi for Health Tues 1.15 – 2.15pm both at Stainbeck Hall, Stainbeck Ln.
Irish Set Dancing meets Tues, 8.30pm at the Irish Centre, York Rd. Lot of fun & a good workout. Open to all, regardless of age or dancing ability. All dances are taught. Free. Details:
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Details: 07936 669634, secretary@ thesnookerclub.co.uk, www. thesnookerclub.co.uk
for a cup of tea and a chat! Details: 267
9474, 294 0161 Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed 7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd. (off Chapeltown Rd)
Details: leedsmarquetry.org.uk Yorkshire 3 Peaks Sat 4 June. Join
Yorkshire Cancer Centre Team for this walking challenge & raise funds for cancer patients at St James’s Hospital.
Details: Tif 206 8620, tifaine.carter@ nhs.net
ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Bobbin Lacemaking Group meets Tues, 1.15 – 3.15pm at
Alwoodley Park Methodist Church Hall, The Lane, Alwoodley, LS17 7BX. Tuition given. Details: 269 5512
Lace & Craft Group meets Fri 2 – 5pm at Alwoodley Community Assoc. The Avenue, LS17. Lace making, cross stitch, tapestry & knitting. Join them
Roundhay Art Group Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. Roundhay LS8 1JN. A group of principally watercolour painters who meet to share skills. Regular demonstrations by local artists. New members with some experience welcome. Details: John Irving 293 1465 Shadwell Art Group meets Tues, 2 – 4pm Methodist Church Hall, Main St. Shadwell. Join this friendly group for sketching & painting classes, with tuition & demonstrations. Details: 265
Stainbeck Art Club 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. Practicals & demonstrations. 10 May: practical with David Wilson; 24 May: demonstration in water-based oils (trees & landscapes) with David Newbould. New members, all abilities welcome. Details: Pam McFetridge 268 4734, www.staimbeckarts.co.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Coffee Mornings Thurs 10am – 12
noon at the Polish Centre, Newton Hill Rd (off Chapeltown Rd). Speakers on health issues, gentle exercise, arts & crafts, & chance to socialise with other people from the community. Free. Everyone welcome. Details: 262 1013
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64 Leeds Feline Friends Cream Tea & Plant Fair Sat 28 May, 2.30 – 4pm
at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Wide range of plants & goods for sale + delicious cream scones.
Leeds Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale/Coffee morning Sat 14 May, 9.30 – 11.30am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Annuals. Perennials. Tomato/Veg plants. Cake stall, homemade jams & Preserves. Adm £1
NSPCC Roundhay Plant & Gift Fair Sat 4 June, 10am – 1pm at St
Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. LS8. Unusual plants & bedding plants at very reasonable prices. Plus gifts, cards, garden sundries, cakes & toys. The money raised will help to support the NSPCC children’s service centre in Leeds.
Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat,
Community Notices Plant Sale Sat 28 May, 10am - 2pm at Oakwood Lane Allotments, Fearnville Rd. LS8. Lots of vegetable, perennial & bedding plants, cake stall, homemade jams & chutneys. Refreshments. Shadwell Methodist Church Coffee Morning 1st Sat 10am – 12 noon run jointly with St Paul’s C of E in Methodist Church Hall.
GROUPS/CLUBS Alwoodley Chess Club meets Wed,
7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS 17 7NZ. New members welcome. Details: Paul Gelder 269
7111, pagelder@hotmail.co.uk, www. alwoodleychessclub.org.uk Chippendale Society – widely
dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/ late 18th century. Lectures, study days, visits. Details: 275 956,www.
9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.
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Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket. com
Friends of Allerton Grange Fields
Plant Fair at Lidgett Lane Allotments Sat 14 May, 10.30am –
12.30pm. Large selection of vegetable plants, fruit bushes, herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, herbs, house plants etc. Plus homemade cakes & coffee for small fee. Raffle & activities for children. Roadside parking. Entry free. All welcome.
Friendly group of volunteers working to maintain & enhance Allerton Grange Fields off Lidgett Lane, LS17. New volunteers welcome.
Details: foagf@outlook.com, www. friendsallertongrange.org Friends of Gipton Woods meet monthly to preserve & enhance the 8 hectares of ancient woodland on Roundhay Rd at Oakwood. Nearly 40 bird species can be spotted + lots of
flowers...famous for its bluebells. New members welcome. Details: Christine
266 7569 & Facebook. Friends of Wigton Moor Woods Friendly group meets monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Dr. Varied programme of activity days, tree & bulb planting, nature quizzes & walks. New members welcome. Details:
Debs 07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349, friendsofwigtonmoorwoods@ gmail.com Leeds & Harrogate Social Club 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. Details: Robin 293 5928,
enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society Events
1st Tues each month at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers. 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,
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@
googlemail.com Slaid Hill in Bloom Working party Sat 7 May, 10am – 12 noon. Meet outside the Dexter pub LS17 8TX. Everyone welcome. Lunch & chat 12.30pm in the pub. Details: Geoff & Margaret 268
7448, www.slaidhillinbloom.org The 52 Club provides a social gathering for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds. Meets 2nd Mon of each month, 12 noon at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge for lunch, followed by guest speaker. Details: Peter Spence 269 4269 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
Cantabile Chamber Choir Sat 14
May, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS8 1JN ‘Poetry in Song’ a concert celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary with settings of poems to music from the medieval to the contemporary. Tickets £8/£10 on the door. Details: www.cantabile-choir-
7.30pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Pl. LS8 1HG. Ticket £5 on the door.
Leeds Folk Fiddle Group is urgently seeking more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details: Iveta 07547 112171, leeds.violin@gmail. com Leeds Guild of Singers Confident
sight-reader? Like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details:
secretary@leedsguildofsingers.org.uk
Alwoodley Singers Spring Concert
Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets
Sat 7 May, 7.30pm Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Includes songs from the shows. Entry £4 incl refreshments.
Bond 07800 982156 Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble
James Farrell Concert Band & Lawnswood Singers Sat 21 May,
Members All welcome, but especially sopranos. Ability to read music preferable but not essential. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Details: 294 3370
Alwoodley Singers Seek New
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
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Leeds Symphony Orchestra Sat 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).
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Wetherby Guitar Club welcomes
Wed 8 – 9.30pm at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Dr LS8. All abilities welcome. £6 per session.
Details: jen@bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup.wordpress.com
Rehearses alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players of Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome.
Details: Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld.com
SENIORS Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat. Transport can be provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul
268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_chaplin@hotmail.com Don’t Act Your Age A social
improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm. All welcome – just go along.
Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722 RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elders (CARE) welcomes
people over 65 on Thurs, 1.30-3.30pm at Brackenwood Community Centre. Wide range of entertainment, activities, speakers, trips & special interest clubs.
Details: Andrew or Sue 887 3595 The Tea Cosy+ Dementia Café. Specifically for people with dementia & their carers. 1st Wednesday of every month, 11am - 1.30pm, Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP. Tea & coffee, homemade sandwiches &d cakes, support for carers, Singing for the Brain. £2.50 per person.
Community Notices
66 Wigton Moor Friendship Guild meets 3rd Wed, Wigton Moor UR Church, High Ash Dr. LS17. Speakers, slide shows, presentations, & outings. Try them out for just £2 (incl refreshments). Details: Maureen 268
0815, Alan 294 3370.
SPIRITUAL Christian Science Church Sunday Services & Sunday School 11am. Testimony Meeting 1st Wed, 8pm. Devonshire Ave. (next to Texaco petrol station) off Street Lane LS8. Bible based. Everyone welcome. Julian Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues, 2pm at St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS81JN. Silent meditation in the Christian tradition. Details: 240 3048/
‘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.org.uk/events.html
WOMEN’S GROUPS Alwoodley WI meets 3rd Wed, 7.30pm at St Barnabas Church Hall (off The Vine). Learn, chat, laugh, make friends & help the community. Aged 18-180 – you are more than welcome. £37.50 a year or come as a guest for £4. Details:
MISC/ EVENTS Bramhope Puritan Chapel Owned by
Bramhope & Carlton Parish Council this Grade 1 listed building is one of only two churches built during the Commonwealth period. A unique heritage building, it gives a fascinating insight into the history of Bramhope. Open Sun 1 May, 5 June, 3 July, 7 Aug, 4 Sept, 2 – 4pm. Adm free
Marie Curie Seeks Volunteers Join a fantastic group of fundraising volunteers & help more people living with a terminal illness get the care & support they deserve. Full support given. Meet every 4-6 weeks & help with ideas to raise vital funds for Marie Curie’s services. Details:
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Jen 07798 638122, 01274 386190, jennifer. aspinall@mariecurie.org.uk
Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets
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273 5865 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.tsleeds.org.uk
SUPPORT 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,
leedscoeliacgroup@btinternet.com, www.coeliac.org.uk/local-groups/ leeds/
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Café Economique Tues 3 May, 7.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Topic: ‘Trans-Atlantic Trade Investment Partnership (TTIP): Democracy for Sale’, speaker Mark Dearne (War on Want). Adm. £4 Leeds Geological Association Thurs
5 May, 7.15pm Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds Campus (behind Sports Centre). A lecture by Dr David Tappin, British Geological Survey on
1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 5 May: ‘Tales from a Charity Shop’ with Valerie Howson. Details: Joan McShane 225
NSPCC Ladies Luncheon every
Open. Situated on Saxon Mount, just off King Ln (near Sainsburys), it brings together the Nursery Lane & Moorcroft practices & offers an expanded service, with more doctors & nurses, greater choice & more specialisms. New patients welcome.
Gwynneth Owen 266 1800, Joyce Graham 273 4241
Oakwood Cinema 21 May: ‘Far From the Madding Crowd (12A). 25 June: The Lunchbox (PG). 8pm at Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Dr. LS8. Details:
Roundhay WI Friendly, welcoming
07833 581258, info@oakwoodcinema. org, www.oakwoodcinema.org
1166 3rd Tues 12.30pm with speaker, at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley,12.30 – 3pm. £16. Details:
group. Next meeting Thurs 12 May, 7pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave. LS8. A fun games evening with serious overtones as they discuss important resolutions that go forward to the WI National Conference. New members & visitors most welcome.
Details: Hilary 266 5648 White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon (ex
bank holidays) 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. For women who would like to improve their public speaking skills, boost self-confidence & have fun. Details: Pauline 269 3542
Sue Ryder is Recruiting Volunteer Collectors to support their fundraising efforts around Leeds. All they require is the enthusiasm to make a difference to people’s lives & the ability to be a good ambassador for the charity. Details:
Roohi Lupton 203 3360, roohi.lupton@ suerydercare.org Volunteers needed! Could you offer some time to help older people in LS17? There’s a range of opportunities at Moor Allerton Elderly Care (Maecare), including friendly visiting; helping at activity groups & outings; driving & IT support. Details: Wendy 266 0371 or www.maecare.org.uk
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Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
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CLEANERS
www.mollymaid.co.uk COMPUTER REPAIR
Absolutely Spotless Domestic or Private Cleaning Excellent Cleaning & Ironing at affordable prices
Contact Bev on: 0113 2692577 / 07704 284237 No Job too big or too small
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CURTAINS & BLINDS
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0113 266 7004 • 07973 531 029 Scarlett.Reynolds@gmail.com 33 Davies Avenue, Leeds LS8 1JZ
DECORATORS
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As a family run business we provide the highest quality work at affordable prices. We are fully insured and undertake both domestic and commercial work, interiors and exteriors. Interiors • Redecoration – refresh tired looking rooms • Wallpapering • Renovations/repair work Exteriors • Windows, fascias & soffits, fencing & exterior doors • Masonry walls/render • Wrought iron gates/fences Call Sarah on 07590 047 851 for a free quotation and advice. www.renewpaintinganddecorating.co.uk
Chapel Allerton Paint and Decor P a i n t i n g & D e c o r a t i n g Rob Richardson T: 0113 274 2047 • M: 07894 247 931 W: www.richardsonpaintinganddecorating.co.uk E: richardsondecorating@gmail.com
Internal Preparation & Decoration • Stripping Walls • Preparation / Filling
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For free quotes, a friendly service and a quality finish, call David Middleton
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0113 345 6767
Over 30 years experience Quality service Associated property maintenance Coving & dado rails fitted Free estimates Horsforth based Phone: 0113 258 6143 Mob: 07921 000 151
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Crossgates, Leeds
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Tel: 07880 723 533 0113 264 5649
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We provide: Electrical survey & report on installation N.I.C.E.I.C. electrical inspection & test Electrical installations commercial & domestic Fire alarm installation & maintenance Emergency lighting – installation & maintenance Part P. testing & documentation Portable Appliance Testing (P.A.T.) Full/part rewires – additional sockets Replacement consumer units No job too large or too small FREE no obligation quotes Our work guaranteed for 5 years Please telephone for FREE advice Tel/Fax: 0113 268 2556 Mob: 07885 242055 Email: david-gunby@fsmail.net Phoenix House, 33 Talbot Ave., Roundhay LS8 1AQ
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Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing
0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists. Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.
From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.
+Replacement Foam Cushions Service Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.
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From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.
GARDEN SERVICES
ELMWOOD Tree & Garden Services
Our small family firm provides a full range of services including:
Rotivating, turfing, fencing, patios & rockeries Maintenance free gardens Trees felled, trimmed, shaped or pruned Hedges reduced or removed Gutters cleaned, drives jet washed elmwoodtrees@outlook.com
FOR AN EFFICIENT, SAFE & CLEAN SERVICE RING NOW: FREEPHONE: 0800 474 8519 / DIRECT 07769631142 24 hour emergency call-out available
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Examples of local work we did recently. To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk
FURNITURE
Leeds & Moortown Furniture Store
Professional Tree Surgeons & Landscape Garden Design Tree maintenance • Felling & pruning Thinning & shaping • Dangerous trees dismantled Stumps removed • Clearance • Hedge cutting services Resin drives, patios & paths • Landscaping Block paving • New lawns • Lawn care Land drainage • Garden maintenance One-off cuts & regular maintenance
T: 0113 279 6090 M: 07814 402 893 www.gkd-landscapingleeds.co.uk
The charity that puts your unwanted furniture to good use. LMFS has been helping people in need since 1986
To arrange a collection, call
0113 2739727 www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk Registered Charity: 1061705
3 Wolley Drive, Leeds LS12 5DP
T:0132674386 Open:Mon-Fri:7am-5pm.Sat:7m-1pm Celebrating 5o Years in Business!
WeArk are aServices family business Noah's
supplying Home & garden a wide range of garden and landscaping materials maintenance direct from our own quarry in • Garden maintenance, turfing & lawn care Bramhope, Leeds. • Fencing, decking, gates & pergolas Come and visit our display garden. • Paving & driveways • Walling & raised beds TO THE TRADE •OPEN All external repairs
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T: 0113 2674386 Open: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm. Sat:7am-1pm
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Blackhill Quarry Kings Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BG T: 0113 2674386 Open: Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm. Sat:7am-1pm
J M Tree Services LTD Chapel Allerton
All trees professionally felled, pruned, thinned or shaped Conifer trees reduced
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0113 2694847 / 07729 673354 j-m-services.co.uk
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GARAGE DOORS
ALFIE SUTCLIFFE TREE CARE
GARAGE
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Garage Door Cone & Cable Repair and Replacement
Domestic and commercial tree, shrub and hedge care across Leeds and surrounding areas.
Services include... Tree pruning Crown thinning Crown reduction/shaping Crown lifting Formative pruning Dead wooding
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door needs repairs Free Call Out • No Fix- No Fee
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JOINERS
NC Joinery Leeds
Professional Joinery Services • Kitchen fitting • Internal & external doors fitted • Wood, laminate & tile floors fitted • Customised beds, storage & wardrobes • Made to measure wooden windows • Fencing replacement & repairs Tel: Nick on 07875 645 311 Email: ncjoinery@yahoo.co.uk www.ncjoineryleeds.co.uk
SS Joinery, Plumbing & Building Services For a high quality, reliable & professional service in all aspects of home maintenance, renovations & building work.
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07778 867 977
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DJF Plastering Plastering & Painting
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Leeds Local Plumbing Experts
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All aspects of interior plastering covered Follow us @plaster21
For a free quote ring Calum on 07901 734 390 or 0113 345 6468
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Calum James
For all general plumbing including: • Bathroom installation incl. tiling • Leaks, bursts, repairs & maintenance • No call out fee • Fixed price quotes Fully qualified & insured local plumber
Call Alex 07730 560 422 enquiries@nortonplumbing.co.uk www.nortonplumbing.co.uk
PLUMBING & HEATING
KAYES
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Bob Kettlewell
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ROUNDHAY ROOFING FLAT ROOF SPECIALISTS All other aspects of roofing undertaken Inc. Slating, tiling, guttering - new or repairs Velux windows
0113 2934038 / 07958 977395 Proprietor: Mark Johnson 21 Elmete Grove, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2JY
FREE ESTIMATES. ALL WORK GUARANTEED
REMOVALS
Specialists in house removals & house clearances • Rubbish Clearance
Call Kevin on 07850 152 242 07988 714 460
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APM ROOFING •
At APM Roofing we take enormous pride in the quality of our workmanship and strong industry reputation.
Our services include Roof slating Roofing Guttering Roof Soffits
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R. & D. Sheridan
W.Hickson Roofing Leeds
Specialists in all aspects of roofing with over 15 years experience.
Roofing Contractors • • • • •
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SLIDING DOORS
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Open Mon-Fri 8.30-5.00, Sat 10-2.00
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ROOFING CONTRACTORS
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Oakwood Travel Ltd Est. over 25 years
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