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Christmas is Coming

The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture

Goth City Festival

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Christmas is Coming

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The Holocaust designed for primary school children; The BloominYorkshire Charity chooses a winner in its Rose design competition; and Leeds’ first Goth City Festival, celebrating the gothic and post-punk heritage of Yorkshire, has a great programme lined up. And there’s more……..keep reading!

Soon we’ll be starting on our December edition – please get all your news and notices to us before 1st November and advertising by 8th November (25th November and 5th December for the January edition).

Like it or not, Christmas is Coming! This month we take a quick look at a number of venues and special events around Leeds that will help you really enjoy the season – along with a few ideas of where to look for gifts that are a little bit different.

We bring you news of the first Hepworth Prize for Sculpture; They Lived in Leeds features William Osburn; and The Thoresby Society is putting on a series of lunchtime talks about women in Leeds in the nineteenth century.

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four artists shortlisted for this major new award.

Trinity University launches new training material for primary school children.

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41 BloominYorkshire’s New Rose! - Charity chooses winner in its

seeking out unique gifts and wonderful Christmassy experiences in and around Leeds.

22 Million Dollar Quartet Set to Rock Leeds Grand - The story of an extraordinary night in rock history.

Rose design competition.

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The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture

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iscover the work of the four artists shortlisted for The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture, a major new £30,000 award recognizing a British or UK-based artist who has made a significant contribution to contemporary sculpture.

In its most ambitious exhibition ever, The Hepworth Wakefield will showcase the work of Phyllida Barlow, Steven Claydon, Helen Marten and David Medalla, highlighting each artists’ unique approach to sculpture. The exhibition, which runs from 21st October – 19th February, celebrates the breadth of contemporary sculpture in the UK today.

Experience Phyllida Barlow’s monumental constructions and the sensory work of Steven Claydon. Helen Marten (also nominated for this year’s Turner Prize) will be showing her intricate sculptures, while David Medalla’s installation gives you the opportunity to collaborate in the making of the work.

The winner will be decided on 17th November by a panel of judges, including architect David Chipperfield, the BBC’s Alastair Sooke, Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, Director of Castello di Rivoli Museo d’Arte Contemporanea di Torino, Sheika Hoor alQasimi, President Sharjah Art Foundation and Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, President of The Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.

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Find out more about the shortlisted artists when they discuss their work and thoughts on sculpture in a series of talks at The Hepworth at 6 – 7.30pm on the following dates: Steven Claydon, Wednesday 16th November; Phyllida Barlow, Wednesday 30th November; Helen Marten, Wednesday 25th January 2017; and David Medalla Thursday 2nd February 2017.

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WILLIAM OSBURN (1793-1875) MERCHANT, EGYPTOLOGIST, WRITER

In 1824 an extraordinary event took place in Leeds, in the presence of a circle of the most eminent men of the town – the solemn opening after three thousand years of the ornate sealed coffin of the Egyptian mummy donated to the Society by the wealthy banker, Edward Blayds of Oulton Hall. The place was Philosophical Hall in Park Row, the home of the recently formed Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society.

Among those present was William Osburn, Secretary of the Society, who recorded the opening of the coffin, the slow, delicate unwrapping of the 40 layers of bandage, and the analytical examination of the body. He worked on the interpretation of the coffin’s inscriptions to reveal its secrets. His detailed account, published in 1828, remains a fine example of early research work and shows Leeds leading the way in this new area of knowledge.

William Osburn was a wine and spirit merchant, who joined his father’s business when he was 18. Educated at Leeds Grammar School, and later Cambridge University, he had a wide range of interests – in travel, other lands and cultures, history, theology. In his early 20s he was an enthusiastic founder member of the new Leeds ‘Phil and Lit’ and gave frequent lectures there. Alongside his intellectual interests he shared his father’s fundamentalist religious views, which led him into active campaigns on behalf of the poor and exploited: condemning the use of children to sweep chimneys, promoting working class education (he was a Sunday School teacher for 40 years), and passionately supporting improved conditions for factory children.

But what absorbed him most in the 1820s were the new, exciting discoveries in Egypt, now in British possession - the first mummies from excavated or despoiled tombs were on display in London, together with the unique Rosetta stone, seized from the French. With matching inscriptions in three languages it provided the key to deciphering hieroglyphic writing. He studied the first works on the subject, acquired a cast of the stone, learnt how to interpret the characters, and was able

to identify the Leeds mummy as that of the important priest Nesyamun. He wrote articles and gave public lectures on his work. And increasingly he focussed on the association between ancient Egypt and the truth of the Bible, publishing the first of several books on this subject in 1841.

His personal life seemed secure. After marrying in 1829 he and his wife Ann had four sons and two daughters over the next nine years. They lived in elegant style in a fine house in Preston Place (part of the University campus now). But his business ran into trouble. Was he too obsessed with his studies and writing to attend to it? Were his wealthy clients upset by his social and political campaigns, particularly bitter during the 1832 election when he led the local movement for factory reform?

Whatever the reason, in 1843 he and his business partner were declared bankrupt.

It was a catastrophe for his family – they had to leave their comfortable home, and the family was split up, the younger children left to the care of relatives.

Osburn himself became a rootless figure, lodging in various houses, obsessively researching and writing. He travelled, once at least to Egypt to see its wonders himself, and published five more successful books, on religion and ancient

Egypt, including the comprehensive ‘Monumental History of Egypt’. He had a respected reputation, was a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, still gave occasional lectures, and served on the committee for the Leeds contribution to the 1851 Great Exhibition. His social concerns remained the same. In 1857 he read a poem to the Leeds Phil and Lit which became known for its dark picture of mid Victorian Leeds, beginning: ‘The AIRE below is doubly dyed and damned/ The Air above with lurid smoke is crammed’.

It continues with a reminder of the deep social divides: ‘The one his villa and a carriage keeps/His squalid brother in a garret sleeps’. Did his wealthy listeners feel uncomfortable?

He finally retired to Guernsey and died in 1875. His children had to cope without his support. His daughter Lucy, trained by Florence Nightingale, became a leading figure in the development of nursing in Australia (and is the subject of a recent biography); his other daughter, after an unhappy period as a governess, ran a successful school near Harrogate. His sons had to make their way in the world independently.

The mummy of Nesyamun remains one of Leeds’ museum’s treasures. It has been and is still the subject of modern scientific investigations, but the story of that first unwrapping almost 200 years ago continues to intrigue and impress.

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Roundhay School is planning another excellent Friends of Roundhay School Christmas Craft Fair on 3rd December, 10.30am – 1pm.

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Opening on 25th November you can plan a Twelve Days of Christmas magical woodland walk along twinkling paths and discover enchanting installations. Tiptoe through the Enchanted Fairy Dell – a secret fairy hideaway, catch a glimpse of fairies in their new village and listen to their giggles and whispers. Then visit the Elf Village where Santa and his elves have taken up residence. Help out in the arts and craft workshop, take home a souvenir, write to Santa, take an ‘Elfie’ on the sleigh and meet the big man himself.

Designed with families in mind, Lotherton Hall’s Christmas Experience will capture imaginations and entrance youngsters with experiences inspired by traditional tales, leaving them spellbound. Spread throughout the estate and Edwardian house, visitors can explore a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk, an Elf Village and a secret fairy hideaway.

The Edwardian Christmas Weekend on Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th December will feature carols, magic shows, arts and crafts, dressing up and wreathmaking. Dress up as Edwardians and visit the Edwardian Selfie Studio for an Edwardian family portrait.

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The Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice Annual Christmas Fair is on Saturday 26th November, 11am – 3pm, and is a great family day out.

Enjoy beautiful Christmas decorations, perfect gift ideas and festive favourites sung by local choirs. There is something for everyone, including children’s activities and games, and storytime. And, no Christmas fair would be complete without a special appearance from Santa and his elves!

Wander around the hospice grounds while a brass band plays your favourite carols and you order your real tree just in time for Christmas. There will also be plenty of food on offer, including mince pies, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.

Wheatfields Hospice relies on the continued support from the public. They are aiming to raise £7,000 at this year’s Winter Wonderland, which could pay for 437 hours of incredible care to support people with life limiting conditions to live the fullest life possible.

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Simcha Gallery, located on the balcony of the Corn Exchange, is unique in Leeds in having within it a thriving jewellery and artists’ studio where people can see work being made.

In an artistic stripped pine setting, natural textures and forms are the inspiration for silver and gold jewellery, art cards and clothing accessories, all handmade by Stephen and Anne Roper, and for ceramics by several UK makers, not found elsewhere in the city.

Now in it’s second year, the gallery is a sought-after destination for special handmade items. Stephen’s organic jewellery has free flowing lines and organic textures. “I love Art Nouveau and medieval jewellery”, he said. “I create tactile pieces that have both a contemporary and ancient feel, adorned with beautiful gems like Peridot and Tourmaline, as well as Diamonds and Sapphires. I apply traditional metalworking techniques in an original way.”

Anne has a modern folk style that has a dream like Chagall feel. Mixed media art cards and pictures are complemented by finely embellished scarves, shawls and jewellery, enhanced with fine crochet, beading, and embroidery. www.simchagallery.co.uk

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The popular Hepworth Wakefield Christmas Market Weekend is on Saturday 26th/ Sunday 27th November (10am – 5pm).

The market, named as ‘one of the top Ten Christmas markets in the North’ by Creative Tourist, with The Guardian calling it ‘one of Britain’s best Christmas markets’, features a handpicked selection of some of the UK’s most exciting designers, printers and craftspeople. Over 50 stalls will be displaying unique Christmas gifts including ceramics, prints, jewellery, textiles, homewares and much more. Entry is free.

interesting gifts. There’s Festive Family Fun for families with children aged 3 – 12 all weekend too. Meet Father Christmas from 11am – 4pm (£7.50 per child). He will return on 17th/18th December at the same time.

There are also workshops for both adults and children – from Christmas Card making and Needle Felt decorations to Christmas Printmaking. For full details on all of these and to book, please visit www. hepworthwakefield.org/christmas The Hepworth also invites you to do a little Late Night Shopping on 1st December, when they will be open until 9pm. Spend over £25 and get a free tote bag. A festive menu will be served in the Café Bar from 5pm and the Wakefield Community Gospel Choir will perform between 7 – 8.30pm. £10/ U-16s £5.

While at The Hepworth, don’t forget to visit its gift shop too for cards, books, prints, toys, cushions, jewellery and other

St Gemma’s Christmas Gift Fair Friday 4th November & Saturday 5th November 10am – 5pm; Sunday 6th November, 10am – 2pm, at St Gemma’s, 329 Harrogate Road, LS17 6QD. You’ll find a huge variety of Christmas gifts, decorations and other festive essentials.

Refreshments available. Further details: 0113 218 5555.

Leeds City Museum Etsy Local Christmas Market Saturday 3rd/ Sunday 4th December, 11am – 4pm. More than 30 local creative businesses arrive

to host the second Etsy Made Local Christmas Market at Leeds City Museum. Etsy Made Local is a great opportunity to meet local makers and find unique handmade gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.

Yorkshire Food Fayre at Crag House Farm – Thursday 17th November, 10am-4pm. Meet local Yorkshire food suppliers.

Tastings throughout the day to tantalise your tastebuds!

Christmas Fayre at Crag House Farm (Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, L16 7NH) Saturday 3rd & 10th December, 10am-4pm. Santa is on hand from 11am – 4pm – receive a gift, have your face painted and make a Christmas craft, all for £6.50. A great day for all the family, with stalls selling Christmas decorations, gifts, and Christmas trees. The farm shop will be filled with Christmas treats and the Granary restaurants will be serving festive food from 9am-5pm. www.craghousefarm.com

After the success of the Leeds Print Fair over the past two years, this year it becomes a weekend event on 5th / 6th November at The Corn Exchange.

Have a go at printing and browse the colourful stalls featuring an array of printing techniques. There will be a huge variety of different print processes, themes, and styles, including screen prints, linocuts, etchings, and woodcuts. New and emerging artists, will be exhibiting along with well established favourites.

There will also be printed textiles in the form of lampshades, tea towels, bags and cushions.

All original, one-off pieces which will make unique gifts this Christmas.

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£5 per child includes gift. Grab a Reindeers’ Explorer Map and follow in their hoof-steps (10am – 4pm); and visit Fountains Christmas Post Office (11am – 3pm) to write and post your letter to Santa at the North Pole – paper, pens, envelopes and stamps provided!

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Pay Santa a visit at Father Christmas’s Grotto (26 Nov – 20 Dec, 1 – 3pm), Fountains Abbey has Christmas nailed – heavenly choirs, twinkling lights, mulled wine, and warm, comforting food!

Every weekend from 26th November – 18th December (except 11th Dec), between 3.30 – 5pm, you can enjoy festive live music and wonderful local choirs.

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Get in the spirit of the season by joining in with the Leeds Santa Dash on Sunday 11th December!

Literally hundreds of Santas take part in this dash every year, raising vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. This year they are hoping to make it their biggest ever Dash with 1,000 Santas all coming together to support the hospice.

Helping St Gemma’s bring joy and happiness to their patients is a great way to get your Christmas celebrations off the ground.

Depending on your ability, you can dash through the city, taking

in the Christmas sights, for up to 5k. The dash is suitable for Santa’s or Elves of all ages and abilities (wheel chair/pram friendly route).

There’ll be lots of seasonal cheer from the crowds to help you on your way.

There will be a warm up to loosen those limbs at the start, led by a live brass band, and there will be a choir singing carols at the end to really get you in the

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Million Dollar Quartet Set to Rock Leeds Grand n 4th December 1956, one man brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to play together for the first – and only – time. His name was Sam Phillips; the place was Sun Records, and that night they made rock ‘n’ roll history.

‘Million Dollar Quartet’ became the name for the impromptu jam session when an album of that night was finally released in 1981. Now, ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and West End hit and is on its first ever UK tour, hitting Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 7th – Saturday 12th November.

At the time of the recording Elvis Presley was already a star – albeit now with RCA records, Phillips having sold him for $35,000 - Johnny Cash had a host of hits with Sun Records, Carl Perkins had had Photo: Darren success with ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, and Jerry Lee Lewis Bell was an unknown.

Set in a small studio, ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ is narrated by Sam Phillips, played by Jason Donovan. He switches from speaking directly to the audience, giving them the history of Sun Records and its signings, to exchanging stories and witticisms with the quartet, and then steps back completely to allow Elvis, Carl, Johnny and Jerry to perform.

The show has a score of rock hits including ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘I Walk The Line’ and ‘Great Balls of Fire’. Elvis, Carl, Johnny and Jerry are brought to life not only through the

actors’ musical talent and embodiment of each well-known character, but also through the script, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux.

“You’d be forgiven for thinking that there is only one person who can play the piano like Jerry Lee Lewis - and that’s Jerry Lee Lewis”, said Faye Dawson, The Grand’s PR Manager. “Well, it turns out there are two Martin Kaye is amazing.”

Martin played the role of Jerry Lee Lewis on the first North American tour of ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, which led him to open the Las Vegas Production at Harrah’s. Robbie Durham plays Johnny Cash; Ross William Wild joins the cast as Elvis; Matt Wycliffe appears as Carl Perkins; and Katie Ray is Dyanne – all of whom have played leading roles in major musicals.

“The cast is superb, giving performances that will blow you away”, continued Faye. “The show is a wonderful insight into one night in rock ‘n’ roll history and all its players. If you like rock ‘n’ roll and its roots, Million Dollar Quartet is most definitely for you.”

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Robin Hood – Not What he’s Cracked Up to Be? obin Hood is probably the most famous legendary outlaw in the world – portrayed in a myriad of ballads, books and films as an amazing archer who wore green clothes and led a merry band of men.

Of course, he robbed the rich and gave to the poor.

Writer Peter Morrison does not think it was as simple as that. The main character of his recent novella ‘A Lonely Road’, set in the year 1214, is not Robin Hood, who is dead and buried at its beginning, but a young advocate, Thomas Sturdy, who

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comes across his grave in the forest. He goes on to conduct a full investigation, conducting interviews with those who associated with the dead man, like a certain William Scarlet.

Peter will be reading from his book and explaining his research at a free preliminary ‘Between the Lines’ event for Headingley LitFest on Thursday 17th November, 7pm in Headingley Library.

(The main part of the LitFest will be next March.)

“Northern England at a time of political flux and shifting loyalties is evoked in startling detail in this book”, said LitFest secretary Richard Wilcocks. “It all feels very authentic and it helps make it a proper page-turner.”

Peter Morrison lives in Keighley and is Chairman of Airedale Writers’ Circle. “The novella is making a comeback – not before time”, he said. “I wanted to write a short but intricate story which would hold the reader’s interest all the way, whilst evoking a sense of the distant past. Hopefully a work of fiction with a difference.”

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Wildgoose Theatre Presents ‘Gates of Gold’ at Seven Arts Wildgoose Theatre will present their latest production, Frank McGuinness’s ‘Gates of Gold’ at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on 16th November at 7.30pm.

Ross Noble’s ‘Brain Dump’ at Leeds Town Hall A true master of surreal tangents, Ross Noble will bring his new show ‘Brain Dump’ to Leeds Town Hall on 30th November / 1st December at 8pm. s always, Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it’s time to let it all out. He is famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy. His on-stage exuberance and cerebral style have established him as one of the UK’s top comedians.

Starting out in comedy 25 years ago, Ross has completed 14 sell out tours, released nine top selling stand-up DVDs, and ranked tenth in Channel 4’s poll of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. He is also a regular on panel shows like ‘QI’ and ‘Have I Got News for You’.

Ross’s talent for abstract streams of consciousness is always a delight. The

Evening Standard described his show as being “Whimsy and wackiness from an unstoppable mind”.

“Noble’s extemporising shtick is near unique and it can be dreamily funny to witness these streams of nonsense plucked from thin air” The Guardian “Beautifully twisted thoughts without resorting to the overly surreal” The Times “The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy” Time Out Tickets (£25) are available from 0113 376 0318 or www.leedstownhall.co.uk Recommended for age 15+

Written in 2002, the play presents a fictional account of the lives of Micheál MacLíammóir and Hilton Edwards, who founded the legendary Gate Theatre in Dublin. Here we see them presented as Gabriel and Conrad theatrical and life partners for over 30 years. But now Gabriel is dying and the pair re-evaluate their lives, love and legacy. They are joined by nurse Alma, Gabriel’s sister Kassie, and her son Ryan. The play explores the magic of theatre and the imagination, and addresses questions of sexuality, gender confusion and human mortality, with McGuinness’s trademark mix of humour and piercing poignancy.

Andy Love is in the director’s seat with a cast that includes some of York’s finest actors: Richard Easterbrook (Gabriel), Paul Baxter (Conrad), Rosy Rowley (Alma), Jeanette Hunter (Kassie), and Stu Freestone (Ryan) “At Wildgoose Theatre we want to put on plays that appeal to us, present us with challenges, either technically or artistically, but which won’t necessary be familiar to theatregoers”, said Andy. “‘Gates of Gold’ fits that bill perfectly.”

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The Thoresby Society is putting on a series of lunchtime talks in November about women in Leeds in the nineteenth century. he talks will take place at The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, LS1 6AL, on Wednesdays, starting at 12.45pm and lasting for an hour. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

On 9th November, Vine Pemberton Joss will talk about the work of the Yorkshire Ladies Council. They were ‘the women who changed Leeds through philanthropic initiatives’, including the founding of the Leeds School of Cookery, Babies Welcome, and the West Riding Nursing Association. Their public lectures on women’s health and hygiene facilitated the opening in Leeds of a medical practice by Ethel Pechey – one of the first women doctors in Britain.

On 16th November, Janet Douglas talks about ‘Leeds and the 1866 Women’s Suffrage Petition’. Of the 1,499 women who signed the petition, 101 were from Leeds, largely from the Woodhouse district, living in streets that you have probably walked along.

On 23rd November, Derek Martin will speak about ‘Nineteenth Century Women Athletes’. While it was only in the 1970s that female athletes were allowed to run races longer than 800 metres, in nineteenth century Leeds

Ethel Pechey – one of the first women doctors in Britain opened a practice in Leeds

Pictured: Vine Pemberton Joss

there were events where you could witness women performing walks of up to a thousand miles!

Finally, on 30th November, Ann Wilkinson will talk about the ‘Little Owls Society of Leeds’ founded in 1879. Membership was by invitation and included the daughters of some of the prestigious families in Leeds. Some of the subjects they discussed were very controversial. For example, in 1888 the subject for a meeting was ‘Individualism v. Socialism’.

The Thoresby Society is the Leeds Historical Society, founded in 1889. For further details, please contact Alan Slomson on 0113 278 7861, secretary@thoresby. org.uk, or visit www.thoresby.org.uk

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Chaophraya Transforms Thai Dining Experience Leeds is certainly well served by Thai restaurants. One that we had been meaning to visit was Chaophraya on Swinegate, but somehow we had never made it. Their introduction of a new menu claiming to transform Thai dining was a great incentive. haophraya decided to tweak its already popular menu. Up to now it had been rather Bangkok orientated, perhaps even a little westernised. It was time to re-examine their offering and rediscover some regional cuisine. Chaophraya chefs went back to Thailand and trawled certain Thai provinces for new flavours – including Chiang Mai, the Maeklong River, Khanchanaburi and the banks of the Chaophraya River in Bangkok.

“The launch of our new menu is a really exciting development for Chaophraya”, said Nattawut Leela, Development Chef of Chaophraya. “Over the past six months our senior culinary brigade travelled to Thailand to research the latest developments in Thai cuisine and we have blended this with our expert chefs’ knowledge. With a dash of imagination we believe we have created a menu that takes Thai dining to a new level.”

The new menu offers a mix of dishes inspired by their travels and featuring tastes from across Thailand.

Signature dishes include chamber aged sirloin steak cooked on a Himalayan salt

block (which a neighbouring table ordered and it looked fantastic!), soft shell crab served on a bed of mango salad and firm favourites like Thai Tacos and Phad Thai.

As we were feeling the cold that

evening, we were tempted by soup to start. Chicken TomKha - a mildly spicy, rich, fragrant soup with chicken cooked in galangal, lemongrass, chilli, kafir lime leaves and shimeji mushrooms – was delicious. But the Prawn Tom-Yum – a really spicy hot and sour soup with king prawns, mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, roasted chilli and lime leaves flavoured with Thai herbs – was superb! And it was so beautifully served, the bowl piled with fat prawns arriving first, then the spicy broth was delicately poured over from a little spouted pot. I could have happily dined on several helpings of Tom-Yum and nothing else.

But move on we did, choosing Crispy Pork Belly with Thai Basil served with sugar snap peas and peppers tossed with fresh chillies, garlic and hot basil leaves – a distinctive, very tasty Thai take on pork belly; and steamed Sea Bass Fillets (Pla Ga Pong Neung Manao) with coriander root, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, served with fresh chilli and lime sauce and a salad of yellow soy beans, sugar snap peas, choisum, chillies and mint – absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious!

We rounded the meal off with Mango Meringue Roll mango and passion fruit meringue roll with roasted almonds and lightly caramelised strawberries; and the Thai Dessert Sampler – a duet of Thai pancakes with pandan leaf custard and mango sticky rice.

This is a big restaurant on two levels, but it is cleverly split up with bright bars and open dining areas alongside secluded, more intimate areas with soft lighting, perfect for a romantic evening or small family celebration. Throughout there is interesting lighting, Thai sculpture and art. The vision of Kim Kaewkraikhot and Martin Stead, who started the Chaophraya chain (Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh) was to present authentic Thai cuisine and genuine Thai hospitality and Chaophraya does that in spades.

Individual dishes are priced from £6.50 for starters, £10.50 for mains and £7.50 for desserts.

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With wines from every corner of the globe available from just £6.60 per bottle, there is something for everybody.

Discover new wines and suppliers or join one of the many free Wine Walks or Pop-Up Tastings if you’d like a little guidance. The Wine Gang will be on hand all day to answer questions and present a lively schedule of master classes (priced individually).

At £25 per ticket (early bird tickets £20) with all sampling included, it really is great value. For tickets and full details, visit www.thewinegang.com/events/ winter-festival-leeds

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BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward Waste Management As a North West Community Committee Environmental Champion I recently received a briefing note detailing what policies the Council had put in place since 2014 to deal with waste. Back in January 2014 it was agreed that one bin would be provided for each of the three waste streams (grey, green and brown) per household, other than in exceptional circumstances such as families with five or more permanent residents or householders with medical problems where they do not qualify for clinical waste collections.

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AL GARTHWAITE Headingley Ward

Everyone is welcome in Headingley “At last we’ve got our country back”; “You’re not one of us;” “Bought your ticket home yet?” All these comments have been made in the last few months to people who have been friends and neighbours for many years. In some cases, what’s said has been much worse, and accompanied by violence.

Since Britain voted to leave the European Union in June, hate crimes based on people’s nationality have more than doubled. 82.5% of Headingley residents voted to Remain, and so far we’ve had no incidents such as the recent one in Armley, where a Polish man suffered head injuries during an assault by up to 30 youths.

But hurtful, hateful comments have still been made to European citizens who’ve lived and worked here for years, doing valuable jobs in the NHS and elsewhere, whose children attend local schools, who

Where householders are on the Alternate Weekly collection (fortnightly green and grey), no side waste would be permitted except dry recyclables in transparent bin liners but even this is discouraged. It is allowed for the first collection after Christmas or following a period of service disruption.

If bins are contaminated or are excessively heavy the bin will be tagged with a reason why it is not emptied and householder asked to remove the contamination prior to the next collection.

In November 2015, a range of general communications and marketing activities was agreed to maximise recycling capacity across the city. If all residents used their green bins at the level of the highest use in the city then an increase of 7% recycling could be achieved.

In July 2016, the Council acknowledged the need to approve the way they communicate with and support residents, to ensure they address specific issues within a defined area and personalise the support.

This could involve a visit from a Council officer to help residents understand barriers to recycling and how these could be overcome.

There was also agreement to use enforcement powers for persistent and unreasonable waste recycling behaviours which lead to contamination of materials by residents who are excellent recyclers.

A five step approach could be put in place to target residents with difficulties – starting with general communication then education, initial enforcement action such as a notice or warning letter, followed by enforcement action through a Community Protection Notice, and finally a sanction, which could be a fixed penalty charge of up to £100 and where non payment could lead to court action.

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It doesn’t matter where you were born, how long you have lived here, what work you do or how old you are. Everyone is Welcome in Leeds – and that includes Headingley. volunteer in the community or study at one of our universities. Sadly, too many of them say they no longer feel welcome.

As councillors, we are elected to serve all the residents in the ward and more widely, to consider the interests of everyone in Leeds. It doesn’t matter where you were born, how long you have lived here, what work you do or how old you are. Everyone has an equal call on our attention and a right to the same treatment. You can ring us, send an email, come to our monthly surgery (10-11am, Headingley Library, on the first Saturday of every month) or stop us in the street. Our message at our street stall in July holds as true now as it did then: Everyone is Welcome in Leeds – and that includes Headingley.

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JONATHAN BENTLEY

Weetwood Ward

With our six primary and two secondary schools now reaching capacity, creating enough school places to cope with future demand has been an issue that my ward colleagues and I have been heavily involved with over the last few months.

One option put forward by the Council is for St Chad’s Primary School to expand onto the adjoining West Park Fields. These fields are part of the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Fields in Trust scheme, a status which gives them protection from development and secures them for sport and recreational use by the whole community.

School places should not come at the expense of such a well-loved open space, especially now when the newly formed Friends of West Park Fields have worked

We will work hard to try and find a solution that ensures our children can access a good quality, local education without losing valuable green space.

so hard to make it a community space to treasure. We put forward a compromise, suggesting that any land taken out of the Fields in Trust scheme is replaced by an equal amount of land from the former West Park Centre site.

Unfortunately, the Council will not make any commitment to do this but we do have a commitment that it will engage in a consultation with local residents before any decisions are made. We will work hard to try and find a solution that ensures our children can access a good quality, local education without losing valuable green space.

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, the Meanwood Christmas lights switch-on will take place outside Waitrose on Monday 14th November at 6.30pm. After such a great event last year, it is back by popular demand thanks to the Meanwood Valley Partnership. There will be a choir singing carols and maybe even a mince pie.

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New Teaching Material Floral about The Holocaust Expression for Primary Schools Joins UK’s New training material designed to teach primary school children about The Holocaust was launched recently at Leeds Trinity University by Holocaust survivor, Dr Martin Kapel, who also shared his personal experiences of being a child refugee on the Kindertransport from Poland to England. eveloped by The Holocaust Educational Trust, the Teachers’ Guide, which accompanies free online lesson plans and resources, provides guidance for Year 6 teachers wanting to Pictured: Beverley Forrest (Leeds Trinity), Dr Martin discuss the history of Kapel, Jenny Carson (Holocaust Educational Trust), The Holocaust in the Dr Paul Dickinson (Director of Institute of Childhood & classroom. The Trust Education, Leeds Trinity). has been working closely with Leeds Trinity over younger children about historical the past five years to ensure the events such as The Holocaust.” next generation of teachers feels Alex Maws, Head of Education at confident and knowledgeable the Holocaust Educational Trust, said: enough to engage children in the “By the later stages of the primary history of the Holocaust. curriculum students are emotionally “With our roots as a teacher training college and our reputation for graduate employment, many of our trainee teachers are working in primary schools as soon as they graduate”, said Beverley Forrest, Lecturer in Primary Education at Leeds Trinity University. “We want to make sure they receive hands-on experience during their time here, and recognise the value in teaching

and intellectually ready to explore complex and challenging histories.

Study of age-appropriate themes related to The Holocaust enables them to begin to examine a defining moment in human history which raises fundamental questions about human identity, behaviour and ethics.”

To request the new teaching materials, visit www.het.org.uk

Best Florists Floral Expression in Far Headingley, was recently accepted into the exclusive Good Florist Guide (GFG), the gold standard of floristry and the only merit-based guide to florists in the UK and Ireland.

To be part of GFG, each florist undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, submitting detailed descriptions of all areas of the business before being vetted by a panel of industry experts.

Owner Alison Ruud is ecstatic and so proud of her team. “We are passionate about flowers, design, quality and the service we give our customers and it is wonderful to have this recognised”, she said. “We try to make our customers feel at ease, we listen and advise them on the best choice of flowers for each occasion. We are proud to be part of the local community and our customers come back again and again.”

Caroline Marshall-Foster, Editor of The Florist, and Executive Director of Good Florist Guide, set it up as a way to ensure customers always receive top quality floristry from businesses that value customer service.

“You can buy flowers virtually

anywhere these days”, she said. “But nothing beats the experience of receiving fabulous flowers from a truly bespoke florist, without it costing an arm or a leg. The Good Florist Guide is my way of sharing all that is good about floristry. It lets consumers know that the florist they use is able and willing to go the extra mile and make all their purchases, big or small, truly special.”

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Tibetan Lama Visits Leeds Buddhist Centre A New Jamyang Buddhist Centre has a double reason to celebrate this Autumn as it approaches its 20th year and welcomes Dagri Rinpoche, an eminent Tibetan Buddhist Lama, to the city.

he Buddhist Centre, now on St. Paul’s Street, began with a small group of people interested in Buddhism meeting up weekly to learn how to meditate. Today the Centre provides weekly Buddhist and secular meditation and mindfulness classes, and also hosts teachers and scholars of Tibetan Buddhism from across Europe, Australia, America and Asia.

“We welcome over 3,000 people to Jamyang Buddhist Centre annually”, said Kerry Prest, Director JBCL. “As we approach our 20th year we are launching a fundraising campaign to purchase a property in the centre of Leeds. This will make us more sustainable over the longterm and able to continue to provide an oasis of calm in the city.”

During his visit to Yorkshire, Dagri Rinpoche will also visit the Himalayan Garden at Harewood House, as a guest of David Lascelles, the Earl of Harewood and Patron of Jamyang Buddhist Centre.

For further information, visit www. jamyangleeds.co.uk

Reading Adventure in Headingley ‘The Reading Round’ is a new type of reading group, run by author Ray French It meets on Monday afternoons at Headingley St Columba United Reform Church on Headingley Lane to discuss short stories, poems and other writing. But, unlike more conventional reading groups, there is no ‘homework’. Instead you can sit back and enjoy being read to, discuss ideas and themes, and try to work out what the author is saying, and what the stories mean to us.

The Reading Round is running in eight northern cities, all headed by local writers, and is sponsored by the Royal Literary Fund.

“I’m very excited to be running a reading group in Leeds and I’m inviting anyone with an interest in exploring reading to come and join me”, said Ray, a novelist and short story writer whose work has been translated and adapted for radio.

“All you need is a desire to find out more about great writing. This group would suit anyone, from beginner readers to voracious readers - from people who love writing, to people who just want to try something different.”

The group meets 4 – 5.30pm on Monday afternoons. A donation of £2 towards costs is requested, free to those on benefits. If you are interested, please contact Ray on 07908 601365 or rayfrenchonline@ yahoo.co.uk. Places are limited.

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Age UK Leeds offers a range of services supporting older people here in Leeds. This winter they are launching a new service, ‘Mission Possible’, which will work with military veterans to reduce social isolation, whilst also providing emotional, financial and housing support over a 12-week period. The service is open to anyone born before 1950 who has served in the forces or done national service.

“The focus of our service will be to help individuals feel more confident to do the things they want to do and improve their quality of life”, explained Sam Latham, Independence at Home Manager.

Age UK Leeds will also be fundraising this Christmas with a Carol Concert on Saturday 3rd December at St John the Evangelist Church beside the St John Centre, followed by refreshments and children’s craft activities in Arch Café. It will be a great afternoon for the whole family.

For more details and to buy tickets contact lisa. burnett@ageukleeds.org. uk or drop in to The Arch Café next to the church.

The Arch Café serves quality homemade food and produces amazing cakes and scones for its popular really passionate about cakes and baking producing amazing scones and Afternoon Teas every day. By dropping into the café and enjoying a cuppa you can help to make a real difference to older people in Leeds.

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Bloomin Yorkshire’s New Rose! arlier this year, the BloominYorkshire Charity Foundation launched a design competition for school children of all ages. The idea was to design a rose that would be manufactured, sold and planted to create a massive public art display consisting of tens of thousands of roses in York Museum Gardens in 2018.

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Bloomin’ Yorkshire was set up by Janice Richardson, a 52 year old Yorkshire dialysis patient from Horsforth, who was inspired by the fabulous poppy display at The Tower of London and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Janice refuses to let her illness get her down, despite two failed kidney transplants and surviving life threatening total organ failure. She is now throwing her energy behind this project to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation and to raise £1,000,000 for two charities, Kidney Research and Live Life Give Life.

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The winning design was chosen recently and it is by Isabel Taylor (10) from Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School. Isabel was presented with a trophy and an Ipad

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very Autumn geese fly in their hundreds of thousands south from the Arctic to spend the Winter in and around the UK. Their arrival and the movements of these huge vocal flocks along our shores must be one of the most impressive wildlife spectacles the UK has to offer.

Several different species are involved, of which Barnacle Geese number around 64,000.

Their colouring is superficially similar to the Canada goose, but they are smaller with a mostly creamy-white face, black neck and breast, pale grey flanks and a white belly.

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“November always seemed to me the Norway of the year� - Emily Dickinson In the kitchen garden Vegetable growers can harvest Brussels sprouts, winter cabbage, kale, leeks and parsnips this month. If you grow rhubarb or artichokes, it’s good to tidy up any debris from around the plants and mulch them with some well rotted compost to protect them through the winter.

You can also plant new rhubarb plants now, as well as garlic cloves, fruit trees and fruit bushes. I like to bring in a few sprigs of mint for the winter, they soon form roots in a jar of water and can be potted up and kept on the kitchen windowsill where they will keep growing to provide fresh leaves for favourite recipes.

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Gardens and hedgerows may still have plenty of dried seed-heads such as teasels, honesty or poppies, as well as sprigs of berries. Why not bring some indoors for winter arrangements? They can be sprayed silver and gold for a touch of festive glamour once they are thoroughly dry.

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Wildlife It is the month for bonfires but also a time for hedgehogs to hibernate in piles of wood and sticks, so do please remember to check and make sure your bonfires are wildlife-free before lighting them.

Many garden birds will continue to visit throughout the Winter and will appreciate any food and water you put out for them.

Now that the trees are bare and vegetation has died back, it is an opportunity to put up nest boxes so that birds can raise their families in your garden next Spring.

Choose sheltered sites away from strong sunlight and driving winds. According to the RSPB, many species start scouting for nest sites in the Autumn and may use the boxes for roosting in the winter time.

Vegetable growers can harvest Brussels sprouts this month

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Situated between Ash Road and St Anne’s Road, they overlook the whole of Leeds and on test match days you can hear every time a wicket falls, but it is also a wildlife haven.

The site is self-managed by a committee of plot-holders, and they hold various events throughout the year, including an annual produce show, plants sales, and informal coffee and chat every Sunday morning. Every year they support a different charity, and so far this year they have raised over £500 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

There are over 200 allotments of various sizes, and inevitably at the end of the gardening year, there is some turnover of plot holders. If you would like to put yourself on the list for a plot, please contact ash_road_allotments@ aol.co.uk Everybody is welcome, both experienced and inexperienced gardeners.

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Take a Journey to New the Dark Side with Goth City Festival Band eeds’ first Goth City Festival, a city-wide musical and cultural festival that celebrates the gothic and post-punk heritage of Yorkshire and the city, takes place between Friday 11th and Saturday 26th November. Highlights include gigs, clubs, discussions, spoken word events, acoustic and social events at a number of different venues, and feature over 20 bands and performers.

Goth City Festival is promoting the new generation of goth and dark alternative artists in the region, tapping into the countercultural spirit of the scene and the Leeds underground.

Headliners include legendary Leeds goth rock legends Salvation, who recently celebrated their 30th anniversary, and two bands that represent the next generation of Yorkshire gothic – Zeitgeist Zero and Rhombus. Also appearing will be Rosie Garland (singer of seminal Leeds act The March Violets), Leeds’ post-punk pioneers Expelaires, premier Pictured: tribute act the Sisters of Rhombus Murphy, Leeds’ rising Photo: stars of ‘sister doom’ Gary Quarmby Chambers, and many more.

In keeping with the DIY and underground spirit of the event, the festival will be held at the best alternative venues across the city, including the Fenton, Packhorse, Fox & Newt and Wharf Chambers. It will also feature Carpe Noctum, West Yorkshire’s longest running goth club night and the largest event of it’s kind in the north.

Members Sought The James Farrell Concert Band is looking for new players in all sections, especially trumpet and tuba players. They would need to be Grade 5 or above, but someone with Grade 4 in the most wanted instruments might be accepted. The band is made up of any instrument that requires you to blow, both wind and brass instruments, plus percussion. If you would like to join them, you’ll be invited to a rehearsal or two to see if you meet requirements.

All proceeds from Goth City Promotions events during this period will be donated to PAFRAS (Positive Action For Refugees and Asylum Seekers), a local charity for destitute refugees and asylum seekers.

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MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE DIRECTED BY: JOHN DOWER STARRING: LOUIS THEROUX, ANDREW PEREZ, MARTY RATHBUN

CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 99 MINS It should be no surprise that Louis Theroux’s Scientology Movie has been in gestation for many years. Given the Weird Weekends documentarian’s penchant for seeking out the outre and extreme fringes of human behavior, such fascinatingly strange subject matter must have been irresistible.

It’s somewhat unfortunate for Theroux that he was narrowly beaten to the punch

by Alex Gibney’s excellent doc, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. That film remains the most comprehensive account of the history of the ‘religion’ and a thorough investigation into its structure, belief system and practices. What Theroux’s documentary brings to the table is the personal touch. As the title suggests, ‘My Scientology Movie’ is distinguished by Theroux’s idiosyncratic Gonzo approach; embedding himself within the story as his quest for answers proceeds.

From the outset, making a film about Scientology poses its own set of problems.

The church is notoriously, intensely secretive and has a reputation for the intimidation and harassment of those who choose to leave.

Any attempts by Theroux to reach out to the Scientology high command had been met with silence or the flat refusal of any cooperation which presents the primary obstacle that must be overcome; how does one make a documentary film like this when denied any direct access to the subject.

It’s clear that the weirder things get the more Theroux seems in his element

A stroke of luck then that Theroux manages to connect with Marty Rathbun, an ex-church member who acted as its ‘inspector general’ between 1987 and 2004. Though still unable to speak with high ranking church officials, Theroux and his director settle upon an inventive and resourceful work-around and, with Rathbun’s guidance, set about staging reconstructions of scenes Rathbun may have witnessed inside the church’s headquarters. For this they recruit actors to play out the scenarios and to deliver speeches taken from transcripts of interviews with the sinister and enigmatic head of the Church of Scientology, David Misgavige and with the church’s most famous and vocal celebrity proponent, Tom Cruise.

This method of trying to provide a glimpse inside the church actually turns out to be an ingenious touch, lending the proceedings a surreal/meta touch befitting the subject matter. The inclusion of scenes where they audition the actors is revealing in its way, too, considering that the church’s base is situated in that Mecca for starryeyed Hollywood hopefuls, Los Angeles, and Scientology’s long standing association with the entertainment industry. It must be said that the filmmakers strike gold with Andrew

Perez, the young actor they cast to play Misgavige, whose committed and compelling performance is really something to behold.

Of course, a journey down the Scientology rabbit hole is inevitably going to get curiouser and curiouser and it isn’t long before Theroux and his film crew find themselves being followed through traffic and being filmed on the street by church members who, one assumes, are making their own movie about a British filmmaker attempting to make a film about Scientology. The Mexican stand-offs of cameramen filming one another provide some of the film’s absurdly hilarious moments. It’s clear that the weirder things get the more Theroux seems in his element.

As usual, Theroux’s trademark style; the deadpan, impassive mask, the plaintive tone of perplexity or bewilderment driven by a genuine, desperate desire to understand and a generous measure of compassion for his subjects, provides a good deal of amusement but, when dealing with an organization as clandestine and paranoid as the Church of Scientology, yields little in the way of answers.

My Scientology Movie offers no new revelations about its continually confounding subject but it does provide a wildly entertaining ride around the periphery of a truly bonkers pseudo-religious phenomenon. In lieu of conclusions it raises a number of interesting questions and more than its fair share of laughs.

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Yorkshire Games Festival Family Weekend A Family Weekend for video-gaming fans of all ages at the National Media Museum, Bradford.

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he National Media Museum’s Yorkshire Games Festival takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November, with The Yogscast, Nintendo and Minecraft taking centre stage, with presenters Hannah, Caff and HeyChrissa from the internet super channel The Yogscast hosting sessions, answering questions, playing games and meeting fans on both days.

A Nintendo Zone will provide an opportunity to celebrate the ‘Year of Pokémon’ by meeting Pikachu ahead of the launch of the eagerly anticipated Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon games for Nintendo 3DS. Attendees will be able to play a variety of Pokémon games, try out the new Nintendo Classic Mini: NES console, and even win Nintendo themed prizes in Super Smash Bros. tournaments.

Gamers are also encouraged to bring their Nintendo 3DS console with them to collect StreetPass Tags from other Nintendo fans at the festival.

The Family Weekend also includes Minecraft events, a look at some of the more weird and wonderful titles from the gaming universe, and a chance to play

a raft of titles in the Yorkshire Games Showcase, as the Museum becomes home to more than 20 gaming stations, in addition to those already permanently available in its Games Lounge.

“Our family weekend is dedicated to gamers of all ages”, said Kathryn Penny, Director of the Yorkshire Games Festival.

“Come along to meet your favourite internet broadcasters, enjoy Pokémon fun, and play the very best of Yorkshire’s gaming heritage.”

Tickets cost £5/£6 and charges may apply to some events. Entry to museum itself is free. For full details, please visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/ yorkshiregamesfestival

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Anna Meredith Tue 1 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £11. Composer/performer of acoustic & electronic music straddling the different worlds of contemporary classical, avant pop, electronica & experimental rock.

James Blake

Wed 2 Nov, O2 Academy, £21.45. Producer/ singer/composer & DJ whose experimental, electronic sounds verge on the softer side of dubstep, combined with the influence of gospel, soul & ambient.

Nel & The Elephants Thurs 3 Nov, White’s Deli, Free. Jazz combo.

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Jami Sheriff Trio Nov 20, Inkwell, 1.30pm, £10/8 (NUS £5). Excellent pianist who brings together a range of contemporary & urban approaches.

William Thomas + Peter & Louisa Sat 12

Teenage Fanclub Sun 20 Nov, Leeds University Union, £19.25. Influential Altrockers with Byrds-esque guitars & harmony vocals.

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Foy Vance Sat 12 Nov, Brudenell Social Club,

£15. Fantastic singer-songwriter with a musical palette of folk, soul, blues & gospel.

Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur

Nov 13, Seven Arts, 1.30pm, £10/8 (NUS £5). Led by multiaward-winning trumpeter & composer Laura Jurd. Music influenced by a wealth of musical traditions including folk, minimalism & rock.

Kristin Hersh

Bewitching electro-pop.

Mon 14 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £19.25. Throwing Muses singer performing solo with her distinctive brand of alt-indie-rock.

Tinariwen Fri 4 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall,

Danny Brown Tue 15 Nov, Leeds University

Bastille Fri 4 Nov, First Direct Arena, £33. £25.85. Exiled nomads-turned-rock-stars of the Sahara combining traditional Touareg melodies with Malian, Western, Berber & Arabic influences to create spare, evolving, hypnotic songs.

Cat-Una + William Thomas Sat 5 Nov, White’s Deli, Free. Folk-pop singer-songwriter.

Roots Manuva Sat 5 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £16.50. One of the major driving forces of British Hip hop, known for his socio-political lyrics & fearless writing.

Paradise Trio Nov 6, Inkwell, 1.30pm, £10/8 (NUS £5). Richard Iles – flugelhorn, Mike Walker-guitar, Les Chisnell – piano. Music inspired by the Jimmy Guiffre trios of the ’60s.

Margaret Glaspy

Sun 6 Nov, Headrow House, £7.70. Californian singer / songwriter influenced by Joni Mitchell & Elliott Smith.

Fiercely raw, guitar-driven pop songs.

The Wytches Mon 7 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Dark & heavy psych-rock.

The Wave Pictures Tue 8 Nov, Brudenell

Social Club, £11. Smart, dynamic indie-pop.

Think early Pavement, Galaxie 500, The Pastels, Jonathan Richman.

Sheesham & Lotus & Son Wed 9 Nov,

HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. £11. Critically acclaimed trio featuring banjo & fiddle. Known for astounding musicianship & fearless grooves.

Josh Feinberg Thu 10 Nov, Seven Arts, £8.

Acclaimed North American sitarist performs with tabla player Shahbaz Hussain for an evening of Indian classical music.

Jacquelyn Hynes Fri 11 Nov, Seven Arts, £8.

Union, £18.15. US Hip-Hop artist favouring left-field production & a witty narrative style.

Dancing Years Wed 16 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Farewell gig for Leeds band who toured with the likes of Dry the River, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, & Stornoway.

Dave Speight Thu 17 Nov, White’s Deli, Free.

Acoustic folk-blues.

Honeyblood Thu 17 Nov, The Wardrobe,

£11. Glasgow two-piece knocking out ‘slacker-grunge-garage-rock’ or ‘crunch-pop’.

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Jim Rattigan’s Pavillon

Thurs 17 Nov, Seven Arts, £20/18. Fabulous line-up of jazz talent playing all original music. 12 piece ensemble combining fantastic musicianship & improvisation.

Wolf People Fri 18 Nov, Headrow House,

£11. Full of hissing guitars, distorted blues harmonica, acid rock, classic blues structures & half-remembered English folk songs.

Reminiscent of Faust, early Mothers of Invention & Jethro Tull.

Live at Left Bank Fri 18 Nov, 6:30pm,

£4.45. Featuring: Pete Greenwood, Fuzzy Jones, Steven Preacher, Lisa Marie Glover. A mix of alt-folk, chamber pop, junk shop folk, soul & blues.

High & Lonesome Festival Sat 19 Nov,

Brudenell Social Club, from 12:30pm, £24.20.

All day fest with an emphasis on Alt-folk/ country/ blues & Americana. Featuring: I Like Trains, The Leisure Society,Three Blind Wolves, Charlotte Carpenter, Sam Brookes, Fenne Lily, Mi Mye, Benjamin William Pike, We Were Strangers

Scott Matthews Mon 21 Nov, Brudenell

Social Club, £18.50. Singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses funk, indie, rock & soul, with a strong focus on folk & blues.

Animal Noise Tue 22 Nov, Hyde Park Book Club, £6.60. Acoustic dance trio, experimental indie outfit with compelling blend of strong melody & intricate structure. Innovative & exciting.

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Wed 23 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £24.75.

British rock/folk/pop band combining elements of rockabilly, show tunes, rootsy pop, straightahead rock & punk.

Little Barrie Thu 24 Nov, Headrow House, £9.90. Power trio stripped down RnB / Soul / Funk / Blues / Garage-rock jam band whose lead guitarist has worked with Primal Scream, The Chemical Brothers, Spiritualized & Paul Weller.

Martin Simpson Fri 25 Nov, Otley Courthouse, £14. One of the finest acoustic & slide guitar players, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.

Alabama 3 Sat 26 Nov, O2 Academy, £23.

Legendary Brixton collective, best known for the theme tune to The Sopranos. Combining techno beats with country instruments. A group best sampled live.

The Lorentz Bloom Trio

Sat 26 Nov, White’s Deli, Free. Jazz-inflected electric folk.

Josh Kemp Organ Quartet Sun 27 Nov,

Seven Arts, 1:30pm, £8 - £10. Laid back grooves & hard swinging Blue Note sounds, featuring original material from recently recorded album ‘Rare Groove’, & arrangements of standards.

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Social Club, £7.70. Dynamic, warm, beautiful organic sound that references American alt folk rock but with a distinctive Northern English touch.

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FIA Row Row Row for Candlelighters A team from Food Industry Associates (FIA) recently rowed two lengths of Lake Windermere - a distance equivalent to the English Channel – and raised over £2,000 for the children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters.

he company, which recruits sales positions for the food industry, has supported Candlelighters since 2013, and also raised over £2,000 by tackling The Three Peaks last year.

This year’s challenge took almost seven and a half hours, with heavy winds and rough water making the second half of the row even tougher.

“Teamwork is key for a challenge like this”, said FIA Director Rob Hawes.

“It was great to see everyone pull together and give each other support.

I am overwhelmed by the generosity of people’s donations and I am thrilled we have managed to raise another £2,000 for Candlelighters”.

Candlelighters provide practical, emotional and financial support and services for children with cancer and their families. The charity is run by parents of children who have or have had cancer, ex-patients and medical staff. For more information about Candlelighters visit candlelighters.org.uk To sponsor the FIA team, visit www. justgiving.com/teams/fiarowwindermere

Mirrabook to Develop Digital Resources for Young People with Diabetes The Leeds-based Mirrabook Development Trust CIC was recently awarded Lottery funding to develop a series of digital learning resources about diabetes for children and young people with the condition.

“The resources will promote understanding about diabetes and better self-management amongst children and young people”, said Cathy Thomas-Varcoe, Founder and Managing Director of the Trust. “We will also explore feelings associated with living with diabetes, and support organisations that can provide ageappropriate support. Ultimately, it is anticipated that these resources will help to reduce the need for visits to the GP and A&E, and hospitalisations.”

Mirrabook is a centre for excellence in digital learning. It offers a range of services associated with digital learning to the education and corporate training sectors, and all profits from these services are invested into helping it achieve its aim – which is: To develop a free, quality digital learning experience for children and young people that will help them achieve their potential and not be limited by socio-economic background, race, gender, disability or learning difficulty.

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Katherine Heads Off to The Himalayas

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ext July, Katherine Hopkinson (17) from Adel will be joining a 30-strong group from across the UK on a five-week British Exploring Society expedition to the Indian Himalayas.

She will be part of a group of 16 – 20 year-olds who will climb to altitudes of 20,000 feet, trek across glaciers, and cope with temperatures that can drop as low as -25C, while studying climate change.

The only participant from Leeds, she has to raise around £5,000 to make the trip – so she will be writing to local businesses,

organising sales, and she hopes to be sponsored to do the Three Peaks Challenge.

“Fundraising will be a balancing act while studying for my A-levels”, said Katherine. “I’m trying to get as much done as possible before my mock exam in January. I have already held cake sales and am planning a number of other fundraising events.

“The Himalayas will be a very challenging environment with harsh conditions and the altitude in particular will push me to my limits. To ensure I am mentally and physically prepared for the expedition, I will be training hard in all weathers for the Three Peaks.”

In 1983 her father Jim, went with the same organisation to Greenland, and regular readers of North Leeds Life may remember that her sister Ellie, now 19, went to Arctic Finnmark in the extreme north of Norway with the group a couple of years ago.

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‘Rudolf’ and ‘The Witches’ Set to Thrill at The Playhouse From the fuzzily heart-warming to the terrifyingly terrific, enjoy the magical journeys of two very different heroes at West Yorkshire Playhouse this

All Change at Iveson!

Christmas – everyone’s favourite Christmas reindeer, Rudolf (25th Nov – 31st Dec), and a very brave young boy in Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ (2nd Dec – 21st Jan).

Children arrived back to school to a whole new look this term. After the re branding programme at the school, children arrived in their new jade green uniforms sporting the new logo.

Pictured: Sarah Ingram as Grand High Witch

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udolf is a very special Reindeer with small hooves, big dreams and an even bigger red nose! All Rudolf wants is to guide Santa’s sleigh, but Reindeer school isn’t working out as he’d planned. With the help of his friend the Ugly Duckling, will Rudolf realise how special he is in time for Christmas Eve? This feel-good, new production is full of laughter and is suitable for children from the age of two.

Meanwhile, Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a delightfully different show of marvellous music and magic tricks.

Witches absolutely detest children.

They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice!

With mind-boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted, ‘The Witches’ contains stupendously scary bits and is recommended for children aged 5+ and brave grown-ups.

‘The Witches’ is a Curve and Rose Theatre Kingston production in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Following discussions with parents and school council, new gates and signage around the school have been added to reflect the pride the children have in the school and create a more family friendly environment.

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Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at The Tetley In December, The Tetley on Hunslet Road will play host to a starstudded production of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, staged

by White Rose Theatre who will take over the grounds from 8th December - 1st January, and erect a 1,400-seat theatre.

Pictured: Scotty Timlin & Lucy Dures

he cast is led by Geordie Shore’s Scotty Timlin, who steps into the role of the swashbuckling Prince.

Scotty recently helped to choose his Snow White, Lucy Dures (17) from Barnsley, through a local competition, which saw 100 hopefuls apply. Lucy has been performing since the age of six and is currently in her second year at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London.

“I am so excited to be playing the role of Snow White”, she said. “I have loved Panto all of my life and to be playing the Leading Lady alongside Scotty T is incredible!”

‘Brookside’ and ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ star, Louis Emerick, currently treading the boards in ‘The Full Monty’, will be the Royal Tax Collector. And, Tupele Dorgu, known to millions as the plucky machinist Kelly Crabtree in ‘Coronation Street’, will blow you away with her spellbinding performance as the Wicked Queen.

Radio Aire Breakfast Show presenter Kelly Pegg plays her Private Secretary, and fellow presenter Ant Arthur is Lord Chamberlain.

King of the Diddy Men, Ken Dodd, makes an appearance via digital projection in the Wicked Queen’s

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Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club

Hope Pastures Charity Auction

Adel War Memorial Association Snooker Section Church Lane, Adel.

80th Birthday Autumn Exhibition & Sale Sat 26/ Sun 27 Nov, 10am – 5pm at Ripley Town Hall, HG3 3AX. Admission free.

Three tables available most afternoons & evenings, 7 days a week. Details: Dave

Details: www.handnart.co.uk

Sun 20 Nov at Adel War Memorial Hall.

Viewing from 12.30pm, auction at 1.30pm.

Collectibles, many lots suitable as Christmas gifts. Homemade cakes & refreshments.

267 0572

Headingley Flower Club meets Fri 2

Hope Pastures Christmas Sale Sat 26

Dec, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Demonstration by National Demonstrator Jonathan Moseley, entitled ‘Flowers for the Festive Season’. Details:

Nov, 10.30am - 2pm at Hope Pastures, Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PH. Sale of new & donated Christmas items, including some gorgeous cards & gifts. Refreshments.

Junior Footballers Wanted North East Leeds Juniors are creating a new under 18 team for 2016-17 season. Training at Scott Hall Tues & Sat. Details: Mark 07970

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Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed

Wheels 4 Fun Disability Cycling Group meets Sat 11am – 1pm at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. It offers advice, support & social cycling for adults with physical disability. Tandems, tricycles & bikes with stabilisers available or bring your own bike. Volunteers also needed to act as cycling companions. Details: Trish

269 5028, www.mvuf.org.uk Yorkshire Judo Association meets Fridays at Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr, Oakwood, LS8 4AB, teaching Judo as an enjoyable sport for all. Juniors (5 – 15) 7 – 8pm; Seniors (16+) 8 – 9pm.

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

Details: leedsmarquetry.org.uk

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Abbey Grange School Winter Fair Sat 26 Nov 12.30-2.30pm Butcher Hill, LS16 5EA. Lots of Christmas fun, games & prizes along with local craft stalls with Christmas gifts for all the family.

Leeds Feline Friends Chistmas Fair Sat 19 Nov, 11am - 2pm St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley. Something for everyone, lots of stalls & delicious refreshments.

St Paul’s Church Fair (Raynel Dr. Ireland Wood, LS16 6BS) Sat 26 Nov, 10.30am – 12.30pm. All the usual stalls + café.

Admission 50p

The Winter Market Sat 19 Nov, 10:30am - 4pm at St George’s Church, Great George St. LS1 3BR. Wide range of handmade artisan crafts, coffee shop, children’s craft & Crypt tours. Free entry. Details: www.

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

Coffee Morning Sat 12 Nov, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall. Raffle, cakes, tombola & more. Tickets £1 from 267 4706/ 267 3621 or on door. www. cookridge-va.org.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS

Cookridge Methodist Junior Church

Adel & District Horticultural Society

Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon

Nearly New Toy Sale Sat 12 Nov, 1 – 2.30pm. Pick up some early bargains for Christmas. Adm 50p/ children free.

meets 2nd Mon, 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Ln. Next meeting 14 Nov – AGM, followed by talk: ‘A Hardy Planter’s Winter Survival Kit’ by Don Witton. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn

7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. New, varied & fun syllabus.

Demonstrations, workshops - relaxed atmosphere to explore own work. Details:

Jeff Wormald 01423 508867 Cookridge Art Group has a few spaces for new members. Caters for all mediums, watercolour, oils, acrylics, pastels, or sketching. Plus workshops by professional artists. Meets Wed, 1 – 4pm - a pleasant afternoon in good company. Details: Mick

267 9170

Details: Sheila 228 9978 Headingley Methodist Church Christmas Fair (opp Arndale Centre) Sat 26 Nov, 10am -12.30pm. Crafts, gifts, chocolate tombola, raffle, books, bric a brac, & homemade cakes & refreshments.

Free admission.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market Sat 5 Nov, 9.30am – 12.30pm Town St. sponsored

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GROUPS/CLUBS

Everett 261 3095, http://adelhort.btck. co.uk/ Adel Ladies Luncheon Club Wed 2 Nov, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, AGM followed by Alan Lavender on ‘Chef to Four Prime Ministers’. 7 Dec: Richard Westcott presents ‘Confessions of a Pantomime Dame’. Details: Mrs Muriel

Huntley 230 1584

Aireborough Duplicate Bridge Club

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A

Horsforth in Bloom meets 1st Saturday,

(EBU member) meets Tues, 7pm at Rawdon Conservative Club. Join them for friendly competition. Details: 261 2139,

meet 7 Nov, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village, & 21st November at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth.

10am in Horsforth Museum. Interested visitors welcome Details: 258 3521, or

beverley.harfield@ntlworld.com Cookridge Bridge Club Meets Wed,

Details: 0787 656 2686, www. cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.org, www. u3asites.org.uk/cookridge

1.30 – 4pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane, to play friendly Chicago Bridge. New members welcome. Details:

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Enrolling for New Season.

Sue 267 3772, or John 278 1682 Cookridge Camera Club meets Wed, 7.30pm rear room Cookridge Village Hall.

Speakers, competitions etc, New members welcome. Details: Richard 230 1853, Sue

Horsforth Choral Society rehearses Mon 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Next concert 15 Nov, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church – a memorial to Kathryn Woodruff. Includes Vivaldi’s Magnificat & Mozart’s Ave Maria. Details:

Films shown monthly Oct – Apr. 7 films £20/ 5 films £17. Shown on big screen in the Church Hall. Details: Shirley 267

info@horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk Leeds Horticultural Society Events 1st Tues, 8pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers.

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Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Day Sat 5 Nov. Meet 10am at

Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society presents two one-act comedies

Car Park opposite main entrance. Tools, instruction & hot drink provided. A few hours help would be invaluable.

- ‘The Real Inspector Hound’ by Tom Stoppard & ‘Black Comedy’ by Peter Shaffer - on Thurs 17/ Fri 18/ Sat 19 Nov, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane LS16 7ER. Tickets £7/ £6 from 07714 954275 or on door.

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campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meetings: 10 Nov & 6 Dec at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278

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64 Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 14 Nov: Visit - Headingley Cricket Museum, meet Parochial Hall, 6.45pm. Mon 28 Nov: Talk – ‘One Man’s Life - Biography of an Ordinary Man’, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute. Details: Colin 274 6316 National Vegetable Society meets Tues 8 Nov, 8pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane LS5 2AB, David Allison will share his ‘Highs & Lows in 2016’, plus a trip around the shows. Free. All welcome.

MUSIC Free Range A friendly choir with a vibrant, diverse repertoire. Rehearses Tues 7.30 - 9pm in Woodhouse, performs regularly, & currently has a few vacancies for men. No auditions, musicality more important than reading music. Details: Frances 07759 563 848, frances. bernstein@ntlworld.com, www. freerangechoir.org.uk Horsforth Choral Society Rehearses

White Rose Speakers Club Meets every 2nd Mon (14 & 28 Nov), 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, Stable meting room LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their selfconfidence & have fun. Details: Pauline

Mon 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Next concert 15 Nov, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church - a memorial to Kathryn Woodruff, includes Vivaldi’s ‘Magnificat’ & Mozart’s ‘Ave Maria’. Details: info@

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269 3542 Jazz Night at Crag House Farm Last Friday each month. 2-course evening meal for £19.95. See menu at www. carghousefarm.com. Details: 230 3600

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Details: Barbara Parry 250 3867, Diane Exley 250 2051 Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club invites you to dust off your instruments (guitar, woodwind, drums, bass) & join them in Mon evening jamming sessions at the club. Pay-what-you-think. Details:

244 2773, Mike@ClothCatLeeds.org.uk Lawnswood Singers Friendly ladies choir welcomes new members. Sing for social events & fundraising concerts. No audition. Rehearse Wed 7.30 – 9.15pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Details: Brenda 267

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Leeds Symphony Orchestra Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm St Chad’s Church, Headingley. Programme includes: Brahms Academic Festival Overture; Copland’s Rodeo suite; Sibelius Symphony No.1; Grondahl’s Trombone Concerto (Soloist: Philip Clark). Tickets (£12, children free) from 376 0318 or on door, subject to availability.

Leeds Waits Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm at Rawdon Friends Meeting Hse. Quakers’ Ln. LS19 6HU. The World of William Shakespeare in music & musical quotes.

Details: Barbara Parry 250 3867, Diane Exley 250 2051

RVS Meanwood Elders Neighbourhood Action: Community Café for over 65s meets Fri 10am – 12 noon at Meanwood Community Centre. Fun & laughter with breakfast or a cuppa. Sunday Lunch Club for over 65s at Stainbeck Church. An opportunity to enjoy Sunday dinner & meet new people. Details: 887

3598 Stainbeck Lunch Clubs Mon & Wed 11am – 1pm at Stainbeck Church, Stainbeck Rd LS7. Friendly faces & food to share. £4.50. Transport possible. Details: Avril 293 5847, June 293 8941

SPIRITUAL

West Riding Opera Choir Small group of singers performing mainly operatic music needs all voices. Meets every Wed, 7.30pm at St. Chad’s, Far Headingley. No audition necessary, just turn up! Details:

David Bainbridge 07960 228769

SENIORS

Headingley Methodist Luncheon Club Tues, 12 noon, side entrance on Chapel St LS6 3HZ. Meals to be ordered in advance from 275 5615/ 275 1592 or 257 6547. £5 for two courses + tea or coffee.

OWLS Lads Lunch men only lunch is for lads 55+ (in partnership with STEP) at Yorkshire County Cricket Club every fortnight. Friday fish & chips, have a chat, discover more about Headingley’s historic cricket ground. Transport available in OWLS areas (£3). Lunch £5. Details:

Adrienne 369 7077, infoowls@gmail. com

Adel Parish Church Services Sun 8 & 10am, 6.30pm; Wed 11am. Junior Church every Sun except 3rd Sunday All-age Service. Remembrance Sunday 13 Nov: Service 10am with trumpeter for Last Post & Reveille. Advent Sunday 27 Nov: 6.30pm Special Evensong, followed by mince pies & wine.

Horsforth Churches Together meet 9 Nov, 7.30pm Grove Methodist Church.

Nov 27: Advent Sunday United Service, 6pm in St Mary’s RC Church, Broadgate Lane. Details: 258 3521 Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 13 Nov, 2.30pm at 12 Queen’s Sq. LS2 8AJ Free lecture ‘The Bhagavad Gita & the Ageless Wisdom’ by Luke Ironside. A discussion on the Bhagavad Gita in relation to theosophical teachings & Karma Yoga & its practical application in modern life.

Details: www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Women’s World Day of Prayer Fri 11 Nov, 10am – 3pm at Headingley St Columba’s Church. All Welcome. Details:

281 7154

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am – noon Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Nov 2nd: Dr Jordan Boyle Leeds University ‘What & Where are Robots?’; 9th: Professor Paul Rogers ‘Irregular Wars, ISIS & Revolts from the Margins’; 16th: Dave Jones, Yorkshire Air Ambulance; 23rd: Janet Senior ‘Charlotte Bronte & Education’; 30th: Eveleigh Bradford on ‘John Atkinson, Grimshaw’. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com Friends of Pudsey Roller Talk Thurs 3 Nov, 7.45pm at Farsley Liberal Club, 116 Old Rd. LS28 5DH. ‘Kirkstall, Forging Links with the Past’- an illustrated talk

by Joe Northrop on one of Leeds’ most successful engineering companies. Plus Pie & Pea Supper. Tickets £6 from Jackie Gowing 257 0371, pudseyroller@yahoo. co.uk

Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 14 Nov, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Experimental physicist Alan Watson talks about ‘Detection of Astrophysical Neutrinos at the South Pole’. Details: www. headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk

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Community Notices

Leeds Art History Group New programme & runs through to March 2017.

20 lectures, covering a wide range of topics at HEART, Bennett Rd LS63HN. Details:

– 3pm. £16. Details: Gwynneth Owen 266 1800, Joyce Graham 273 4241

Jonathan 07771 598435, rosy126@aol. com

meets 2nd Mon, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Hotel, LS16 5PS. Visitors welcome. www. sigbi.org/leeds/

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society & Mill Hill Chapel Annual

Soroptimist International of Leeds

MISC/ EVENTS

Films @ Heart Independent films from around the world on second Tues of month, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, LS6 3HN. 8 Nov: the critically acclaimed Estonian film ‘Tangerines’. Tickets £6/£5/£4 on door. All welcome. Details: www.facebook.com/FilmsAtHeart

7.15pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9DY. A talk by author Lucy Moore on ‘The Role of Women in the First Word War’. Free & open to all. Details: Alan Slomson 278

Adel Parish Church Bonfire Fri 4 Nov,

St Gemma’s Winter Ball Sat 26 Nov at

6.30pm in field behind the Old Stables, Back Church Lane. Splendid firework display. Free!

7861, secretary@thoresby.org.uk, www. thoresby.org.uk

Adel St John’s Primary School Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza!

LUFC Centenary Pavilion. 15th anniversary of this spectacular Ball. Fizz reception, 4-course dinner, entertainment, live band, raffle, auction, giveaways & much more!

Tickets £48. Details: Jenny 218 5296, jennyd@st-gemma.co.uk

Royal Meteorological Society

Sat 5 Nov. Great family night out with food & drink. Gates open from 5pm. Details:

Salvation Army Carol Concert Sun

Priestley Lecture ‘Priestley & Spinoza’ by John Heyderman Thurs 24 Nov, 7pm at Mill Hill Chapel. All welcome. Details:

http://www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk/ events.html

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

Evening of Clairvoyance Wed 9 Nov, 7 – 10pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. Headingley, LS6 3AP. Guest Medium: Adrian Clark. Books & psychic paraphernalia on sale. Adm £12.50 (incl. refreshments) proceeds to PDSA. Details: Melissa 224 9720

Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437

The Thoresby Society Mon 21 Nov,

Yorkshire Monthly talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, Uni of Leeds. 22 Nov: ‘Challenges in Flood Forecasting’ with Environment Agency. 12 Dec: ‘A look back at the weather of 2016’ & photo competition – theme: Weather/ Meteorology (entry deadline 1 Dec). Free & open to all. Details: tinyurl.com/rmetsyc,

from school or Chris 07852 480846, cbooth1974@mac.com Christmas Tree Festival Sat 3 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Come & see the trees decorated by local groups. Also, stalls, games & crafts for all ages. Refreshments. Entry free.

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NSPCC Ladies Luncheon Three-course lunch with speaker every 3rd Tues at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley, 12.30

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

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival 2016 4 Nov – 9 Dec at various venues across Leeds. Little known films from occupied Palestine. All films are either low cost or donations only. Details: www.leedspsc.org. uk/filmfestival/

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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

Dave Hargreaves - Fully Qualified Electrician • Rewires/Part Rewires • All Minor Works • Extra Sockets/Lighting • Part P Registered • Fault Finding E: needasparky@talktalk.net W: www.d-h-electrical.co.uk

TEL: 07742 923 643 CookridgeBased Based Horsforth

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DAVID GUNBY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC – COMMERCIAL – INDUSTRIAL

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

G WILLIAMS ELECTRICAL

FREE no obligation quotes Our work guaranteed for 5 years Please telephone for FREE advice

• Full / Partial rewires • Consumer unit upgrades • Extra sockets and lighting

• Lighting upgrades • Intruder alarm systems • Fault finding

Tel/Fax: 0113 268 2556 Mob: 07885 242055 Email: david-gunby@fsmail.net

M: 07990 513 052 E: gwilliamselectrical@outlook.com

Phoenix House, 33 Talbot Ave., Roundhay LS8 1AQ

Over 20 years experience.

Based in Roundhay, serving all of Leeds.

ESTATE AGENTS

Thinking of Selling?

Or renting your property?

Domestic & Commercial • New Builds - Rewires - Extensions • Extra Sockets • Fused Board Update • Extra Lighting • Security Lights • Cooker Circuits

& Showers

Inspections & Testing - Landlord Certificates - Fault Finding - PAT testing

Call Paul on 07841 411718 Email: paul@seymourelectrical.co.uk www.seymourelectrical.co.uk Qualified Electrician - Part P Registered NAPIT Registered - Full Public Liability Insurance All Works Guaranteed

We offer a fresh approach to selling and renting your home.

We will offer you a FREE property valuation and advice on the whole process of selling and buying your new home.

Call us today on 0113 261 3000 Email us: info@clearproperties.co.uk Follow us on Facebook (clearproperties) and Twitter (@clearproperties)

FR valuatEE ion Independent Estate and Letting Agents

www.clearproperties.co.uk 481 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds LS176 7NR

FURNITURE RESTORATION Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

0113 267 5483

I N V I TAT I O N

Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.

Ask Martin.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service

Thinking of selling or renting your home?

Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft, Vale, G-Plan, MultiYork and all other good quality furniture.

Ask Martin.

Martin & Co are conducting FREE property valuations in your area and you’re invited.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery.

Sentimental items welcome.

Want to know how much your property is worth and take the first steps towards a new home?

Ask us today on 0113 258 8664 Martin & Co Leeds Horsforth

0113 258 8664

93 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD horsforth@martinco.com leeds-horsforth.martinco.com

Sales

FURNITURE

Examples of local work we did recently.

To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk

Leeds & Moortown Furniture Store

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

GARDEN SERVICES

Andy Abbey • Home & Garden Services For all those jobs you never get around to, or don’t know who to get to do them!

• From fitting a small shelf • Jet washing your patio or painting • Gardening • Or even a helping hand with something heavy Charged by the hour not the job, so no hidden costs!

Tel: 07443 872551

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GATES & RAILINGS

Transform your garden during the quiet winter months with our experienced landscape design and construction team.

Very competitive rates

GUITAR TUTOR

JHG Gardening & Landscaping - Leeds

C a l l : A d a m o n : 07599823166 o r e m a i l : info@jhggardening_leeds.co.uk

www.jhggardening-leeds.co.uk Expert Tuition for Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Keyboards and Song Writing Will visit for lessons if required

Tel: 07796 808633 www.guitartutorleeds.com GLASS & GLAZING

ALFIE SUTCLIFFE TREE CARE 07917 138882 alfie@sutcliffetreecare.com www.sutcliffetreecare.com

Tree felling and pruning • Hedge laying Winter fruit tree pruning Quality seasoned firewood

Garden Design Fencing, Gates & Decking, Patios & Driveways, Brick & Stone Walling Turf supplied & laid, Tel: 07950 680 995 Garden & commercial www.urban-earth.org.uk maintenance adam@urban-earth.com

Glass and Glazing Experts Broken and Cracked Glass • Misted Units Replaced • Boarding Up Service • Windows/Door Glass • Safety/Security Glass • Fire Rated Glass • Picture Glass • Greenhouse Glass • Mirrors • Coloured Splashbacks • Stained Glass

SHOPS • HOSPITALS • SCHOOLS • OFFICES • GYMS • COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PROPERTIES

Glass cut to size while you wait

0800 996 1906 www.leedsglass.co.uk

Emergency Rapid Response Glazing

Registered Company

Leeds Glass Windows Ltd 401A York Road Leeds LS9 6TD T: 0113 248 8433 / F: 0113 248 1649 / E: info@leedsglass.co.uk

JOINERS

HOUSE CLEARANCES

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Furniture Collection & House Clearance Services Donate today to raise funds to support young people in need in Leeds

JOINERY & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

07800 512 074

Call or book online at www.leedshouseclearance.org.uk

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St Luke's CARES is a registered charity (109772) and runs projects supporting vulnerable young people living in inner city Leeds.

Kitchens Doors & windows Fencing, gates & decking Fascias & guttering General property maintenance We accept card payments

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Joinery.ajb@gmail.com www.ajbjoineryleeds.co.uk

Contact Alex: 07983 479 224 0113 267 4210

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HYPNOTHERAPY Thinking of an unusual gift for Christmas for a loved one who is pregnant? Buy her a KG Hypnobirthing course.

Contact Shelley for details

Kitchen Replacement Doors A New Look Kitchen at a fraction of the cost!

See our Showroom Displays at

Enjoy the benefits of hypnotherapy to take back control of your life. This can help to stop smoking, get rid of weight, deal with stress, increase confidence and much more.

Hypnobirthing - book a FREE no obligation taster session to learn how our in-depth antenatal sessions can prepare for your baby's birth without fear and anxiety.

Call Shelley now on 0113 www.shelleypeel.co.uk

268 9938

Mind, Body & Soul | Regent Park | 150 Nursery Lane Leeds LS17 7AQ

20% Dis Quote count NLL2

• Standard Sizes or Made to Measure • Wide Choice of Doors & Matching Accessories in Hardwood, Painted, Meanwood Rd Vinyl & Melamine • Great Range of Designs & Over 400 Colours • For an Appointment Turn Your Dream please phone into Reality!

FREE Quotation

Tel: 0113 266 5638 without Obligation Mobile: 07957 987333

email: paulwhitehouse100@gmail.com

Paul Whitehouse

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Roevale Court, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2DU

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MENS FASHION

LOGS www.log-wise.co.uk

01134 360 250 07926 169 573

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Specialist supplier of kiln dried firewood

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Suppliers to domestic and wholesale customers

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LOCKSMITHS

24 HOUR CALL OUT 30 MINUTE RESPONSE No call out charge Discounts for OAPs & students

Tel: 07947 160 788 Probably the cheapest locksmith service in Leeds

ONLINE MARKETING

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FREEPHONE: 0800 0800 228 9971

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ANDY’S

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WALKERS OVEN CLEAN Doing the job you hate to do • Cleaning domestic ovens, hobs & microwaves • No chemicals • Biodegradable detergents • We help homeowners & landlords all over Leeds

Call Tony for a FREE quote: 07759 233 005 Email: tandjwalker@outlook.com

PATIO CLEANING

Absolute Valeting

S.Nicholls PLASTERING & RENDERING

Now Clea ning Patio s

We pride ourselves on: Clean & tidy workmanship Our 35 Years experience 100% Commitment to jobs big and small

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Not only are we cleaning cars this winter but we are now cleaning your patios.

All aspects of patio cleaning, block paving, Yorkshire stone etc

Absolute Valeting All with that Absolute guarantee Silver Se al of a perfect job Paint Protectio n System

Mobile Car Care Specialists

We cover all aspects of Plastering and Rendering including: Skimming/Re-Skimming Dry-lining Boarding/Over Boarding Patches & Repairs Rendering Through Colour Rendering

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Contact us on: 07940 119 081 or 0113 443 8534 Email us on: s.nichollsplastering@hotmail.com Or for further information visit our website at: snichollsplasteringandrenderingservices.co.uk

Mobile Car Care Specialists

Call Lee todayMini on 0790 Valets – Platinum385 Valets – 9690 Interior Valets – Full Valets At Home or Work – We come to You!

• 7 Day Service PLASTERERS • Evening Bookings • Fully Insured • Fully Equipped Vans with Power and Water • All Work Guaranteed • Discounts from 2 Cars + • Valeting prices start from £14.00 We also specialise in patio/block paving cleaning Also the removal of spillages oil etc and the removal of chewing gum “Please don’t hesitate to call for a free no obligation quote” Office: 0113 217 7904 Mobile: 07903 859690 www.absolute-valeting.co.uk Email: info@absolute-valeting.co.uk

CALUM JAMES

Plastering

OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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PLUMBFIX DESIGN, INSTALLATION & REPAIR BATHROOMS ~ LEAKING TAPS ~ SHOWERS WASTE PIPES ~ EN-SUITES ~ BLOCKED SINKS RADIATORS ~ BLOCKED DRAINS FAST, FRIENDLY, SAME DAY SERVICE

Call: Paul 07968 598 149 PLUMBING & HEATING

TOM HALL HEATING & PLUMBING Boiler installations & repairs Bathrooms & all other plumbing work Landlord certificates FREE competitive quotes – no job too small Boiler installations, servicing & repairs 07983 406Bathrooms 555 / 0113&274 5224 plumbing all other tom.hall145@gmail.com Landlord certificates

TOM HALL

Heating & Plumbing

549414

• All plumbing work undertaken • Discounts for OAPs • Free 24 hour call out service

WRAS & bpec unvented certified

Call Sean on

07900 49 49 08 0113 267 0419

FREE competitive quotes Gas No Safe job too small

549414 07983 406 555 / 0113 274 5224 tom.hall145@gmail.com

GPS Plumbing & Heating

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GPS Plumbing & Heating

GAS Gas CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING Central Heating, General TILING, BATHROOM INSTALLATION

Plumbing, Tiling, Bathroom Installation ER & GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ______________________________________________ LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES

UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS • Boiler and • Landlord safety gas certificates FORappliance ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS IPPING TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO installation, repair • Unvented hotSMALL S CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING and servicing TILING, BATHROOM INSTALLATION CORGI REGISTEREDwater systems ______________________________________________

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

For all your plumbing and heating needs, from dripping taps to full FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL DAVE LOWE installations, no job too small.

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS NG TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO SMALL CORGI REGISTERED TEL: 0113 2679004

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MOB: 07961 432404

WORKSafe FULLY GUARANTEED •ALLGas • Friendly, FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL registered reliable service

0113 2679004

DAVE LOWE

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For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:

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Melissa Medium, Healer & White Witch

Clairvoyant, Tarot Reader & Crystals

Member of the Psychic Circle BAPTA Accredited Tel: 0113 224 9720 Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

Covering Lee ROOFERS

A CTION ROOFING A CTION ROOFING Covering Leeds & Surrounding Areas Covering Leeds & Surrounding Areas

James.thorogood22@sky.com

KAYES

Flat and Pitched

PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

NEW ROOF SPECIALISTS New Specialists NEW Roof ROOF SPECIALISTS

E: Kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

ALL WORKUNDERTAKEN UNDERTAKEN ALLROOFING ROOFING WORK ALL ROOFING WORKUNDERTAKEN UNDERTAKEN www.actionroofinguk.co.uk www.actionroofinguk.co.uk www.actionroofinguk.co.uk ALL ROOFING WORK www.actionroofinguk.co.uk www.actionroofinguk.co.uk 15 Mackintosh Close, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4FS

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RhodesAhead Private Hire Minibus available, catering for up to 8 people.

Wheelchair accessible - up to 3 wheelchairs/mobility chairs.

All airports covered, all events covered.

Female driver with 12 years experience, council trained & fully DBS checked.

If you want a friendly ,reliable service with the best prices in town just give Jan a ring, and I won’t let you down !!

Mobile: 07930 153 152 Email: jrhodes123@hotmail.co.uk

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