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Leeds Winter Moments A Victorian Christmas At Harewood

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DEAR READERS,

Christmas is almost here and all over Leeds people have been preparing all kinds of shows, exhibitions, fairs, and concerts to enhance Christmas in the city.

started on BBC1, and her first musical ‘Fat Friends’ at Leeds Grand Theatre is an absolute must for all fans of the TV series – it has a great cast and is hilarious. This is a time of year when many people may also feel down and alone – so do keep an eye on friends, relatives and neighbours and include them whenever you can.

Leeds Winter Moments - created and

Our January edition goes to press a little earlier than

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usual so please get all news and notices to us as soon as you

of wonder, magic, joy, surprise, escape and

can (1st Dec at the latest & 4th Dec for advertising). The

beauty around the city centre; there are

deadlines for our February edition are 3rd January for news

Christmas shows and pantomimes galore;

and Notices and 12th January for advertising.

Opera North is presenting a wonderful programme at both the Town Hall and

Thank you for your support through 2017 and we look forward to bringing you lots of news in 2018.

Howard Assembly Room; and Harewood

Pictured: The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe. Photo: Anthony Robling

House is hosting a Victorian Christmas.

Have a Wonderful Christmas!

Kay Mellor’s new television series set in Leeds, ‘Love, Lies, and Records’, has just

06 Sing Freedom Bringing true stories of the anti-apartheid movement to life with the Free Range Choir.

13 Leeds Winter Moments Adding sparkle, originality and innovation to the festive season.

14 Opera North Provides a Seasonal Soundtrack for the City A packed month of orchestral and choral spectaculars for all the family.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

16 The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe….and Puppets -

44 The Recipe for a Reggae Christmas - Levi Roots and GSAL

Musicians, circus performers, wonderful characters, animals and fascinating puppets

record Christmas song in Meanwood

20 A Victorian Christmas at Harewood House - Award winning designer Michael Howells showcases the Victorians’ love of Christmas.

26 These Northern Types – An exhibition at LeftBank Leeds

48 New Study into Improving Management of Type 1 Diabetes - Leeds Beckett University is seeking volunteers to take part.

50 Sport Scholarship for Young Horsforth Weightlifter - GSAL student wins a place on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme.

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Sing Freedom Brings True Stories of the Anti-Apartheid Movement to Life

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

Set against the background of apartheid South Africa, Makor Jewish Culture presents ‘Sing Freedom’, the powerful, political and courageous story of Rusty Bernstein, anti-apartheid campaigner and supporter.

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he evening is presented by Rusty’s daughter, Frances Bernstein and the 25 strong Free Range Choir. Frances’s talk guides us through her time growing in up South Africa and being the daughter of parents who were both antiapartheid activists. The emotive African protest songs performed by Free Range Choir helped sustain the anti-apartheid struggle in its darkest times.

1963, and charged at the famous Rivonia Trial. At the

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end of the trial, the remaining men were all found guilty

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and sentenced to life imprisonment. Rusty was the only one found not guilty and was discharged, however life was still not simple. Don’t miss this fascinating evening on Sunday 3rd December, 7pm at Weetwood Hall Otley Road, LS16.

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DAVID LUBELSKI (1849 – 1903) CLOTHING MANUFACTURER AND CAMPAIGNER

n 9th May 1888, led by a brass band and a banner reading ‘Down with Sweating,’ three thousand Jewish clothing workers marched on strike to a mass rally outside Leeds Town Hall. Trapped in unbearable working conditions, treated ‘little better than slaves’, they were asking for a 58 hour week, living wages, tolerable conditions. They heard stirring speeches from the strike leaders and the Socialist League and then an emotional address from the one employer who supported their action – the lone voice of Jewish workshop master David Lubelski.

later reported that local shopkeepers had been persuaded not to give the strikers credit and to ‘let them all starve’. Reports of the strike helped to raise public awareness of the garment workers’ shocking conditions. In 1889 David Lubelski risked his livelihood by giving compelling evidence before

David Lubelski had arrived in Leeds

a House of Lords select committee set up to

from Warsaw in 1866 when he was just 17,

investigate the sweating system: ‘The workers

the forerunner of many others escaping the

live very wretchedly and are very poor…the long

restrictions imposed by Russia on the Jews of

hours they work are abominable’. He described

Poland. Leeds offered work opportunities in the

in forthright terms the bribery system and its

newly developing clothing industry, where he

inequalities, the pressures and irregularity of

could use his skills to build a new life. His first

work, the terrible strain on women having to

job was as machinist in a Jewish workshop

work at home overnight. His passionate concern

making jackets and coats for John Barran’s

for fairness and justice in the workplace shines

ﬂourishing clothing firm. This system of sub-

through. The Leeds press called for improvement

contracting – straightforward garments made

but progress was slow.

in the factories, mostly by women workers,

He gained respect for his stance, and by the

skilled work sent out to Jewish tailoring

1890s had become well established as a clothing

workshops – supported the massive growth

manufacturer. His sons joined the firm, which

of the Leeds clothing industry over the next

expanded rapidly, moving to a larger factory in

decades, fed by a huge inﬂux of impoverished

Holbeck described in 1896 as ‘spacious, well-lit,

Jewish immigrants. The industry became the

clean and comfortable’. He was now a man of

city’s major employer, but its success was built

wealth and standing: President of the Jewish

on men and women condemned to sweatshop

The clothing

conditions. When he was 23 David Lubelski found the

industry's success

funds to set up his own workshop. He had just married Leonora Deutshman, a machinist from the Jewish quarter in the Leylands. By 1881 they had moved to St Columba Street (under the inner ring road now) with their growing family, including his mother from Warsaw, and ultimately eleven children. He became a British citizen in 1887. By then he was running a large workshop in Cross Park Street near the Town

was built on men and women condemned to sweatshop conditions

Young Men’s Association, President of the Leeds Great Synagogue, active in a range of charitable and sporting interests. He moved to a fine detached house at 51 Louis Street, Chapeltown, reﬂecting his hard-won success and status. It was there that he died suddenly in 1903, aged only 53. He left a legacy. The firm he founded was carried on by the family into the 1920s, and as the Utilus Coat Co. survived into the 1970s. His son Jack was elected as Leeds’ first Jewish Councillor (Liberal) in 1904; his youngest son Walter won the Military Cross in WW1; later generations gained

Hall, employing 60/70 hands. But life was still a constant struggle, with his large family to support

distinction in various fields. Still treasured as a

and workers dependent on him to put food on the table. There was cut-throat competition for work

family heirloom is a magnificent silver tea service

and corruption was rife – the workshop ‘middlemen’ had to bribe the factory foremen for orders,

presented to him on his Silver Wedding in 1897

squeezing wages and hours of work to breaking point.

by his employees, a mark of their respect and

As a radical advocate of workers’ and women’s rights he was distressed by the injustice of

a poignant reminder of the remarkable role he

this system, and was moved by the terrible conditions of the tailors and the women workers, ‘old

played in fighting corruption and standing up

and bent before they were 30’. He encouraged and supported their strike action. He alone had the

for the oppressed and ignored.

courage to stand up against his fellow masters, resisting insults and threats of legal action. But after three weeks the strike failed for lack of funds: hunger forced the defeated tailors back to work. He

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Christmas in Leeds is always something special. Leeds Winter Moments is lighting up the city; pantomimes and Christmas shows are busting out all over; choirs are singing their hearts out; and Harewood House presents a fabulous Victorian Christmas.

Leeds Winter Moments With the arrival of immersive art and light installations around the city, Leeds is all set for an exciting run-up to Christmas. The installations are bringing added sparkle, originality and innovation to the festive season and will encourage people to create and experience their own special moments. Leeds Winter Moments - Christmas In Leeds is creating moments of wonder, magic, joy, surprise, escape and beauty and guiding people around the city centre, whilst also showcasing some incredible talent. From Lanterns in Park Plaza to the scandi-inspired Arctic Bazaar (11 – 23 Dec) at Art Hostel on Kirkgate, complete with a marketplace, hot chocolate bar, sweet bites, and (bizarrely) a mobile sauna; the magical draping of white lights on the Queen’s Hotel; and the playful performance of ‘Illuminate Us’ on the Platform Building above Leeds Station - this is a hugely ambitious project created and funded by LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District).

There is also the welcome return of some favourites from last year, including the wonderful, huge flying figure ‘SPIRIT’, this time flying high in a new location in Victoria Quarter, the delicate tree lights in Park Square and the festive light projections on the lifting tower in Wellington Place. LeedsBID has worked with several key partners, including East Street Arts, Leeds Arts University, NEWSUBSTANCE, Lumen, Alison Smith, David Shearing, David Lynch, Cefn Hoile and Suzie Cross, Raf Bogan and Helen Russell Brown, The Glass Cyphers, Leeds City Council and key retailers, to create the installations and bring something a little different to the city for Christmas. You can pick up maps detailing all the installations from key locations across the city centre, including hotels and the Visitor Information Centre (Visit Leeds & Art Gallery Shop) as well as from Christmas.welcometoleeds.co.uk.

Opera North has a packed month of orchestral and choral spectaculars for all the family. In Leeds this includes, a Festive Box of Delights at Leeds Town Hall on 9th December with the Orchestra of Opera North who join forces with Leeds Festival Chorus, featuring seasonal classical favourites, plus excerpts from Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. The Snowman and Cinderella return to Leeds Town Hall on 17th December, with the Orchestra accompanying the Raymond Briggs’ film. Narrator John Savournin opens the evening with Prokofiev’s Cinderella Suite, accompanied by spellbinding illustrations. Then on 31st December, Viennese Whirl, a musical trip through a world of waltzes, polkas, marches and song is at Leeds Town Hall. Wishing on Stars on 16th December features Christmas pieces from around the world performed by a chamber group led

by violinist David Le Page in matinee and early evening concerts. The evening concert opens with a performance of classic festive pieces by the Christmas Chorus, an afterwork vocal workshop run by Opera North’s Education department. For younger audiences and their families, Babushka and the Russian Doll with Other Tales of Winter Wonder offers atmospheric folk tales, live music and a Christmas decorations workshop on 18th December. For more information and to book tickets for any Opera North performances, visit operanorth.co.uk or contact Box Office on 0844 848 2720. For tickets for Leeds Town Hall contact 0113 376 0318 or www.leedstownhall.co.uk For Howard Assembly Room contact 0844 848 2727, howardassemblyroom.co.uk

The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe ….and Puppets ‘The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe’, West Yorkshire Playhouse’s eagerly awaited Christmas production, hits The Quarry stage on 29th November. As one has come to expect from The Playhouse, this will be no ordinary production. First of all the theatre will be completely transformed into a theatre-inthe-round with the audience surrounding the stage, and you will be pulled into the adventure from the minute you walk into the theatre.

"This will be no ordinary production"

As designer Rae Smith told us last month, exciting things will be revealed. There will be musicians, circus performers, wonderful characters, animals and costumes….. and absolutely fascinating puppets – from glove puppet mice to a magnificent Aslan, through ghouls and monsters, plus shadow puppetry. Puppetry director, Craig Leo, who worked on the fabulous War Horse, says that it will be a very exciting space to work in. “Everything becomes important”, he told us. “When working in the round you have to be hyper aware of the audience all around you. You’re sharing information with everyone. You keep moving, always aware of the audience – even when your back is to them. You are very aware of how you use your body.” As Craig pointed out, we are all in it together – on an imaginative, magic journey with the puppets helping the observer to easily enter the story and create this fantasy. The skilled puppeteers breathe

Photos: Anthony Robling

life into the manipulated objects, exploring what it means to be alive. Puppets make us believe in impossible transformations and it is that intellectual interactivity with the audience that makes it possible. They give the audience a greater role to play. Of course, not all actors have acted with puppets before. It takes a little leap of faith to completely accept these inanimate objects. “It is just lovely to see that little light come on”, said Craig, “when an actor suddenly understands the process and the joy of sharing the story with another object.” In the last 20 or 30 years puppets have emerged from puppet theatres and invaded nearly every area of theatre and entertainment with fantastic success, building on tradition and expanding a wonderful art form. Long may it continue! Playing until 21st January, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe is a West Yorkshire Playhouse, Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber co-production. For tickets, call 0113 213 7700 or book online at wyp.org.uk

Jack and the Beanstalk: A GIANT of a Pantomime! Kids’ TV star and all round funny man Jez Edwards returns to his ‘home from home’ at the Carriageworks Theatre, delighted to be performing in the family favourite ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. “It is fantastic to be back for a ninth year!” said Jez. “The creative vision of the team here means the shows just keep going from strength to strength every year. I can’t wait to show you what madness and mayhem we have in store for you this year!” Singer Danny Colligan, fresh from this year’s BBC singing competition Let it Shine, plays Jack. Danny made his West End debut in ‘The Book of Mormon’. He also starred in ‘Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014 “It’s been an unbelievable year for me with so many unforgettable moments”, said Danny. “Playing Jack in my home county in panto at Christmas is just the icing on the cake. I can’t wait to join this great cast and perform in Leeds.” Pantomime Producer Paul Holman said: “Danny is a talented young musician and performer with the right fun, energy and talent to play the adventurous and slightly cheeky

chappy character of Jack. With his singing talent and with Jez Edwards taking charge of the comedy once again, this year’s pantomime has something for everyone.” Tickets (from £10) for Jack and the Beanstalk are available 0113 376 0318 and carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

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A Victorian Christmas at Harewood House Harewood House is opening its doors for a very special five-week Christmas celebration from 24th November to 31st December. ‘A Victorian Christmas at Harewood’ takes its inspiration from the ITV drama ‘Victoria’, which was filmed there. Award winning production designer Michael Howells, who produced stunning set designs for the ITV series, will bring ‘A Victorian Christmas at Harewood’ to life as he transforms the beautiful house to showcase the Victorians’ love of Christmas. “Harewood has been an incredible place to work while filming Victoria for the last two years and has provided us with some fantastic inspiration”, he said. “It’s a special place, filled with history and wonderful stories.”

Harewood’s magnificent State Floor, one of the principal locations for Victoria, will be beautifully dressed with Victorian decorations, while ‘below stairs’, visitors will get a sense of the hustle and bustle of a stately country house, with a cornucopia of traditional Christmas foods being prepared. Ilkley Toy Museum has lent toy soldiers, rare dolls from the era, board games and dolls houses for the display.

of exploring the gardens - usually closed throughout the winter months - until 3:30pm daily. Tickets cost £16 adult/ £8 children (4 – 17)/ £43 Family (2 adults/ 2 children). For full details, call 0113 218 1000 or visit www.Harewood.org

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Stunning Victorian Christmas scenes in the beautiful rooms at Harewood House designed by Michael Howells the set designer for the ITV series Victoria, much of which was filmed at Harewood House. Walks, tours,displays and demonstrations. Christmas food and drink, shopping, musical performance, craft and activities. Meet the animals, feed the penguins and enjoy the playground, gardens and grounds. There are a number of bookable events such as Christmas Wreath Making workshops, Fireside Father Christmas and Twilight tours.

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The Spirit of Christmas

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The popular Beck Arts Trail returns on to the Meanwood and Monkbridge Road area on Sunday 10th December from 2 – 5pm.

Once again, Leeds Male Voice Choir presents The Spirit of Christmas, the choir’s popular yuletide extravaganza, at St Anne’s Cathedral on Saturday 9th December. This year it will also feature the Horbury Singers, the female choir directed by Edward Whelan, and will again support St George’s Crypt.

After a years’ absence, the Trail makes a welcome return. This free, friendly event, where local artists and craft makers exhibit art in their homes and studios, will feature paintings, pottery, jewellery, textiles and craft work. It is an ideal opportunity to pick up lovely Christmas gifts, chat to the artists and perhaps enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie!

The evening looks set to be a fun filled affair with free entry for children. “Christmas is always a favourite time of the year for the choir and a time to celebrate as we lead into our one hundredth year”, said Tim Knight, the choir’s Musical Director. “We’re looking forward to a fabulous, fun filled festive evening for the whole family.”

Trail maps of venues will be available from the Antique China shop, No 37, on the corner of Monkbridge Road and Highbury Lane.

The Spirit of Christmas comes at the end of a successful year for the choir, which has included a tour of Belgium. At home, the choir has supported a number of charities, including St Gemma’s Hospice, Leeds North and West Foodbank and Chernobyl Aid UK. The choir is always keen to introduce audiences to a wide range of music, mixing less familiar festive pieces from as far away as Canada, Spain and Austria with traditional songs. The Spirit of Christmas is on Saturday 9th December at St Anne’s Cathedral, Great George Street, at 7.45pm. Tickets are available from 0113 243 1605 or www.leedsmalevoicechoir.co.uk

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‘Love, Lies & Records’ – the Latest Series from Kay Mellor

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If you’re lucky, you will have already caught the first couple of installments of Kay Mellor’s new series for BBC1 ‘Love, Lies and Records’. If not, catch up quickly! ove, Lies and Records hit the ground running – the first episode threw storylines at you at a heck of a pace – some of which wound up by the end of the episode, and others that you knew were going to run and run. The programme is all filmed in Leeds (“Why not”, said Kay. “It’s where I live!”), and the intertwining stories revolve around the Registrar’s Office (based in the Leeds City Museum in the show), an endless source of stories and situations that will keep you avidly watching for the whole six episodes. And, what a great cast! Ashley Jenson is the newly promoted Superintendent juggling the new job with children and a rather complicated private life; Adrian Bower is her partner and Kenny Doughty is a colleague and one of the complications in her life. Rebecca Front plays a disgruntled colleague (who could have believed that Rebecca could be so nasty!), and Mark Stanley, another colleague, is having gender issues. All of this revolves around the daily dramas of births, marriages and deaths. “This is a gift of a part”, said Ashley. “Kate is a real character and a day in her life can be exhausting. Learning the dialogue was easy because Kay writes the way people talk and feel. It is so real – though I did

try putting the script under my pillow and hoping that it would go in by osmosis! The show captures the brilliant messiness of what we call life. It is so well observed.” You really do get that feeling of everyone just gelling. “The thing with brilliant writing is how to make it real – and Kay Mellor is very real”, said Kenny. “it is very much in the vernacular. When a script is as sublime as this you just need to trust it.” Mark’s character ‘James’ is in a really difficult position – married with two children he is transitioning. “This is not close to

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These Northern Types: Exhibition Explores Regional Identity ‘These Northern Types’ is an exploration of what Northern Identity means today, with an exhibition and talks happening at Left Bank throughout December and January.

li Bentley, Director of Split Design, and his team of artists, writers, poets, academics and philosophers are on a yearlong journey to understand how our relationship to place affects our identity. The project aims to get under the skin of our northern identity in an increasingly globalised community. It examines our culture, rituals, myths and truths: from the origin of our famous Yorkshire grit, making do and

mending, and our love affair with chip shop gravy (or curry sauce). It also looks at the potential a strong sense of regional identity offers in creating cultural division, and if where we live even matters that much anymore. Oli and his team have been working with community groups, industry leaders, metal workers, manufacturers, students and others to create a series of typographic artworks that explore the contrasts and contradictions within our

identity. The collection combines the art of typography with traditional and experimental production methods, celebrating the North as a place where ‘stuff gets made’. “’These Northern Types’ is a year-long project, so at this stage we welcome input from anyone who would like to contribute”, said Oli. “This might be an opinion in response to one of the works, taking part in the Q&A, which we'll be recording for a sound installation, or getting in touch about writing a piece for the project. The book we publish in the Summer of 2018 will include all sorts of different writing – from interview quotes, to poetry and academic essays. All voices are welcome about any of the issues in the project." The exhibition is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am4pm throughout December and January (except when Left Bank is closed for Christmas and NYE). The opening event is on Thursday 7th December. All are welcome. It is free to attend but please RSVP via Eventbrite: https://tntopeningnight. eventbrite.co.uk

Panel Discussion A panel discussion on Thursday 11th January will explore some of the topics raised within this project, including identity, place and social division. To register attendance, please see http://bit.ly/2ycPOdB

Adel Players Re-Present One of Their First Plays del Players came into being 70 years ago as a section of Adel War Memorial Association. To celebrate this milestone they decided to present a play they performed in their very first season. ‘Love from a Stranger’ is a riveting psychological thriller based on a 1930’s tale by Agatha Christie. Cecily Harrington, a hard-up shorthand typist, wins a large sum of money in a sweepstake. Excited by her newfound wealth she breaks off her engagement to her loyal but unimaginative fiancé so she can realise her dream to travel the world. However, those plans quickly change when she meets Bruce Lovell, a charming American. After a whirlwind romance she marries him and life in their country cottage seems idyllic. But is Bruce all he seems? Why will he not allow anyone to go down into the cellar? ‘Love From A Stranger’ will be performed at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel LS16 8DE, from 24th – 27th January, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets (£8) are available from Anne and Mike Andrews at 0113 275 5585 or boxoffice@ adel-players.org.uk

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The Small College with the Giant Heart The Yorkshire College of Music and Drama has a long, fascinating history and an admirable reputation as a leading centre for music tuition.

A Royal Audience for Masterworks Chorale Leeds’ Masterworks Chorale recently returned from its fifth international tour, which took them to Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the birthplace of composer Josef Rheinberger, whose works include some elaborate organ compositions as well as sacred music for mixed choirs. The performances were in Vaduz Cathedral, next to Rheinberger’s family home where he played the organ as a young boy. A representative from the Rheinberger Association and Rheinberger’s great, great granddaughter attended the first performance, and the following day the choir sang the Rheinberger’s Missa St. Crucis in the presence of the crown Prince

ocated on St Mark’s Avenue, opposite the Parkinson Building of the University of Leeds, it provides tuition in huge variety of instruments, together with singing, music theory and composition, for all ages. It also hosts a number of music groups and choirs. Its charitable trust status means that many of its lessons are heavily subsidised – making them accessible to even more music students. It also operates a successful outreach programme with a number of local primary schools.

The college recently held a highly successful open day to encourage more people to get involved and make music part of their lives. “Music has the ability to change lives for the better”, said Tim Knight, composer, choral director and principal of the college. “It is our duty as a music college and charitable trust to try to reach as many people in our community as possible.” For full details of the courses available at Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, call 0113 243 1605 or visit www.yorkshiremusic-lessons.co.uk

and Princess of Liechtenstein. The church gave the choir over £500 which had been collected after the two performances, with which it purchased the music for next year’s tour to Prague. The 2018 season will include travelling to Richmond, North Yorkshire on 10th March; Haxby, near York on 23rd June; Ripponden on 8th September; Pudsey on 15th September; a tour to Prague in November; and as special guests of Leeds Male Voice Choir in their Festival of Remembrance. www.masterworkschorale.org.uk

GIVE A MAGICAL GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS Has someone you love always wanted to learn to play an instrument? Did they play an instrument as a child and now they’re nostalgic over their lost skill? Does someone you love, simply love music? Music is magical and incredibly powerful. It unites, it moves, it heals and it inspires. This Christmas, give someone you love the powerful, magical gift of music and help them achieve their musical goals, dreams and ambitions – no matter how big, or how small.

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Food & Drink

Convive is Just Waiting to Impress A visit to Convive was certainly convivial and the food wasn’t bad either!

t’s easy to forget that Convive is poised to welcome diners as it is effectively hidden from view. Nestled at the back of Weetwood Hall, just off the Ring Road, the hotel’s restaurant has undergone a complete transformation recently, more doubling in size and adding a lovely outdoor, heated terrace with retractable roof. A dark, blustery night in October mightn’t have been the best time to enjoy the terrace, but one could imagine that on a bright, sunny day it would be really lovely. The restaurant was bustling and the staff very attentive, ensuring that we were warm enough – believe me, those heaters were very effective. The new ‘Mediterranean inspired’ menu presented plenty of choice too. There was a selection of tapas at just £4.50 a plate – including King Prawns in garlic and chilli,

tortilla, spicy chorizo, Manchego croquets, and deep fried sardines, calamari, and Iberico ham. We opted for the Smoked Salmon with crème fraîche (£6.50) and a delicious Heritage Tomato and ﬂuffy (yes, ﬂuffy!) Mozzarella salad – so nice and fresh. The Mains’ choices, which ranged in price from £14.50 to £21, included a marinated Mediterranean Chicken Burger in a brioche bun; Slow Braised Shoulder of Lamb Confit; local venison; steak; and

a variety of risottos, pastas, fresh fish and hand stretched pizzas, including a rather delicious sounding Crab Ravioli in a Lobster Bisque sauce. Our choices were the tasty Pan Seared Halibut with buttered white asparagus, lemon and olive crushed potatoes in a lemon butter sauce – despite the halibut being ever so slightly overcooked, it was still delicious; and the intriguing Pappardelle with a rich Braised Wild Boar Ragu with porcini mushrooms. The portions were substantial too. It was good to see that there were a number of dishes that were gluten free and others that catered for vegetarians. There were also Sharing Boards featuring artisan meats from around the Mediterranean with sun blushed tomatoes and artichokes, served on an olive wood board; Hand stretched stone baked garlic and rosemary or tomato and basil bread; and others with San Manzano and Mozzarella – great to accompany cocktails from the bright, sparkly bar. Convive is also the perfect venue for a nice, relaxed Sunday Lunch and they put on a great spread. The good news is that they currently have a special deal where all children under 12 eat free.

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Community News

St Gemma’s Christmas Tree Collection

Random Acts of Kindness Over the last year, LASSN (Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network) volunteers have helped asylum seekers and refugees to learn English, find somewhere to stay, and make friends in the community.

s people’s thoughts turn to Christmas trees….. St Gemma’s is one step ahead and already planning their disposal! All you have to do is register to have your tree collected by one of their volunteers in return for a donation. It’s the perfect way to give back this festive season while avoiding the hassle of going to the tip. Trees will be collected between Tuesday 9th and Saturday 13th January 2018. Simply leave your tree in the location you’ve specified on Monday 8th January and St Gemma’s will do the rest. These collections are run by volunteers and with the help of businesses like Paragon Software Systems, who provide the routes to ensure all the trees are collected quickly and efficiently, McCarthy’s removals and storage, Leeds Commercial Vehicle Hire and WCS Group who are providing vans for the collections. This is the fourth year St Gemma’s has run this service and so far it has raised over £34,000 towards patient care.

Register to have your tree collected by one of their volunteers in return for a donation Due to a high demand for this service, the only postcodes where collections will take place are: LS6, LS7, LS8, LS9, LS13, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19 and LS28. If you could lend a hand on one of the collection days, with or without a van, please contact Alice on 0113 218 5570 or alicec@ st-gemma.co.uk You can register your tree online at events.st-gemma.co.uk/events/

At a recent LASSN celebration, held at All Hallow’s Church in Leeds, refugees, asylum seekers and volunteers made ﬂowerpots decorated with messages of friendship and planted with Spring bulbs to give to friends, neighbours and complete strangers – little ‘random acts of kindness’. “It’s inspiring to see how ordinary people have changed the lives of asylum seekers and refugees for the better”, said Pete Tatham, from Leeds gardening charity Hyde Park Source who helped with the project. “When these ‘little pots of welcome’ ﬂower in Spring, we’ll be reminded of that friendship and kindness.” LASSN was established in 1999 in response to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers living in Leeds. It currently has around 200 volunteers and supports about 600 refugees and asylum seekers each year. For more information, visit www.lassn.org.uk

Samaritans Grateful for Garfield Weston Support eeds Samaritans are very grateful to Garfield Weston Foundation for its support. Their services are in ever greater demand and, in order to be there for everyone, they need to ensure that they have sufficient numbers of trained volunteers and the technology appropriate for the challenges they face. The Garfield Weston Foundation, a grant-making trust, was established in 1958. Since then, it has donated over £960 million to charities across the UK. In the last financial year, the Foundation donated over £60 million. It supports a broad range of charities and activities that make a positive impact on the communities in which they work. Over 1,500 charities across the UK benefit each year from the Foundation’s grants.

Cruse Bereavement Care over Christmas hristmas can be a lonely time for some, especially when thoughts turn to loved ones and Christmases past. Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people, offering support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. Cruse’s national helpline - 0808 808 1677 - will be open over Christmas at the following times. Sat 23/ Sun 24 Dec - 9:30-5pm; Mon 25 – Thurs 28 Dec + Sun 31 Dec - 9:30-8pm; Fri 29/Sat 30 Dec + Mon 1 Jan – 9.30-5pm Normal cover resumes on 2nd January. For details, visit www. cruse.org.uk/telephone-support

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Card and Paper Recycling The Council recently launched a paper recycling campaign called ‘Recycle Me’ to raise awareness of the different types of cardboard and paper that can go in your green bin, and why it’s important to recycle as much as we can to reduce carbon and save money. Each year Leeds households throw away

Community News over 1,700 trees worth of perfectly recyclable paper. We need to do more as we strive to reduce the 306,000 tonnes of waste we collect across the city each year. Information leaﬂets will be sent to each household, with support from roadshows, social media, press work, bus advertising and posters. As councillors, we have been asked to promote the following messages to residents: Remember to recycle paper and card from around the home, including the usual suspects of junk mail, cardboard packaging and envelopes Download the Leeds Bins app or visit www. leeds.gov.uk/paper, for more information.

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Cards for Good Causes at HEART ards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop is open at HEART on Bennett Road, Headingley, all set to raise thousands of pounds for local and national charities in the run up to Christmas with its wide selection of cards and seasonal gifts. Staffed by volunteers, the shop is part of a network of more than 300 temporary shops run by Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multicharity Christmas card organisation, representing over 250 charities. “Buying charity Christmas cards is one of the simplest ways to support good causes this festive season and we stock one of the widest ranges anywhere”, said Shelley Mills, Area Organiser. “What’s more, a higher proportion of the proceeds go directly to the charity, compared to buying charity Christmas cards through most high street retailers.” In the past ten years, charities have received over £40 million from Cards for Good Causes, representing at least 70p in every pound, out of which the charities pay for the production and distribution of their Christmas cards and any VAT. The shop is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm until 16th December. For further information visit www.cardsforcharity.co.uk

For further information, visit www. leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/How-to-useyour-green-recycling-bin.aspx

Further funding made available for target hardening The Outer North West Area Committee recently awarded £2,000 to Care and Repair for target hardening on properties across Adel & Wharfedale to make them safer and more secure. The funding will go towards upgrading and improving locks on outer doors, windows, patios etc. Many people have locks that can be snapped easily. The new locks are stronger and will act as a strong deterrent. We want to help the police fight crime by reducing the opportunities for theft and burglary.

Happy Christmas I would like to wish readers of North Leeds Life a very happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas.

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wenty years ago, sightings of this lovely member of the heron family were quite rare in the UK, but, as it has expanded its range northwards, the little egret has become a more regular feature of our lakes, rivers and coasts.

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com It is much smaller than the grey heron with all white plumage, a sharp black bill, long slender neck and two fine plumes on the back of its head. It feeds on small fish, amphibians and (on the coast) crustaceans, often spearing its prey with its dagger-like bill. It sometimes stirs up water and mud

to disturb its prey, and can both stand motionless and chase after prey, when necessary. Although they tend to feed alone, little egrets will roost and breed communally in trees, bushes and sometimes reedbeds.

The breeding colony can include other species of water bird, especially on the continent where it may have night herons and cattle egrets. In the nineteenth century, the craze for egret plumes in ladies’ hats led to widespread hunting of this species, and it had virtually disappeared from the UK by the beginning of the twentieth century. Protection for egrets has led to their comeback, with 700 pairs now breeding in the UK, and many more spending the Winter here.

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Home & Garden

A month of short days and winter weather can limit gardening time, but it does give gardeners an opportunity to spend some time indoors to plan the year ahead.

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Stake your Brussel’s sprouts to protect against windy weather, and cut down autumn raspberry canes, now that they have finished fruiting. Freestanding apple and pear trees can be pruned now too, to keep them to the desired shape. Kale, Cabbages, Leeks, Sprouts and Herbs can be harvested. It’s also a good time to think about crop rotation and plan out where you will plant your seeds and plants next year.

Why not explore the possibility of some exciting garden visits in 2018? Garden themed holidays are the perfect way to see several gardens on one trip with all the accommodation, travel and entry fees taken care of. Some companies also offer access to private gardens that you would simply not get to see independently. Visit the bulb fields of Holland, Cruise along the Seine stopping off to explore Monet’s garden at Giverny, or see the Cherry blossom in Japan, spectacular wild ﬂowers of South Africa or enjoy some winter sunshine in the gardens of Madeira and the Canaries.

Maintenance Jobs On fine days you can keep your paths and patios clear and free of slippery algae by giving them a good sweep with a stiff brush and washing with a patio cleaning product if necessary. When the weather is too poor to be outside you could clean and sharpen some of your garden tools to get them ready for the Spring. First give them a scrub in warm soapy water and dry them, then rub off any rust with wire wool or sandpaper and rub the edges with a sharpening iron, adding a drop of oil to any moving parts.

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS DIRECTED BY: KENNETH BRANAGH STARRING: KENNETH BRANAGH, MICHELLE PFEIFFER, DAISY RIDLEY, JOHNNY DEPP, JUDI DENCH, DEREK JACOBI, WILLEM DAFOE

CERT: 12A RUNNING TIME: 114 MINS his latest adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery comes boasting a stellar cast and Kenneth Branagh directing himself in the central role of ‘probably the greatest detective in the world’, Hercule Poirot. Perhaps I’ve been missing something, but I wasn’t aware of the world crying out for a new version of this well worn and familiar whodunnit but clearly enough people thought it a good idea as to make it a reality. And, to be fair, the outcome isn’t half bad, though it does seem to function chiefly as an exercise in classy nostalgia. The title itself serves as well as a plot synopsis as I can provide here, but to elaborate slightly: while on an intercontinental rail journey one of the passengers aboard the Orient Express is murdered in the dead of night. With no way for the murderer to make an escape they must surely still be on the train. While the locomotive’s progress is temporarily stalled due to an avalanche, ample time is afforded the master detective, Poirot, to grill his suspects and bring the full weight

Although a tad unnecessary, it's a handsomely mounted production with keen period detail and costumes.

of his outstanding deductive prowess to bear on the case, ultimately revealing the culprit. Along the way the plot thickens and red herrings abound, as one with even a passing knowledge of Agatha Christie’s oeuvre would rightly expect. If it might feel a tad unnecessary, there’s no question that Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express is a handsomely mounted production with keen period detail and costumes, beautifully photographed landscapes and some nifty camerawork. Oh, and then there’s the moustache. If you’ve glimpsed the trailer or poster art for the film, you’ll be aware that Branagh as Poirot is sporting some truly extraordinary facial hair. Of course, Poirot’s ‘tasche is a detail as central to his character as his myriad eccentricities and apparent O.C.D. but Branagh seems to have really gone off the deep end here. Though at first impressive, even magnificent, the moustache in time becomes somewhat distracting and ostentatious to an irksome degree. Unfortunately, the same could probably be said for Branagh’s performance. The director/star’s reveling in his character’s delightful quirkiness seems to crowd the rest of the cast out of whatever scene he’s in, which is most of them. Which is a shame, as there’s a wealth of acting talent here who just aren’t really

given space to breathe. It seems there’s little point in casting Judi Dench in a film if she is given so little to do that it scarcely registers as a performance. See also; Derek Jacobi, Olivia Coleman, Penelope Cruz

and Willem Defoe. Of a formidable ensemble cast, who are mostly reduced to little more than extra scenery for Branagh to

chew, it’s perhaps Michelle Pfeiffer who acquits herself best with vampy turn denoting star quality and conjuring an air of old Hollywood. Which raises another point; it might be due to the nature of the source material, but there does seem to be an odd, slightly stilted quality to the proceedings, evident in many of the performances. This is, after all, a period piece but the production as a whole feels like a loving homage or recreation of the films of the period in which it’s set (the 1930s) albeit with modern technical capabilities. The result is that the drama has something of a stagey quality which seems at odds with the film’s cinematic ambitions. Murder on the Orient Express isn’t a bad film by any stretch. It’s very competently made with ﬂashes of inspiration. It’s reasonably engaging and perfectly watchable even if it does start running out of steam before the final denouement. But, overall, for a film with so much talent involved, it ultimately adds up to less than the sum of its parts.

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ason Brooks of Beat Street Studio in Meanwood is aiming for the UK’s first ever reggae Top 10 Christmas hit with his song ‘Reggae Reggae Christmas’ recorded by Levi Roots and The Source, and with the festive sounds of brass and children’s voices provided by young musicians from GSAL. Jason came up with the idea for a reggae Christmas tune and had Levi in mind as the singer. Thanks to Facebook he was able to contact Levi, who was on board as soon as he heard the demo. Apart from recording the vocal in London, due to Levi’s busy schedule, and a trip to GSAL to record the choir, all the tracks were recorded and mixed at Jason’s studio in Meanwood. “Levi loves the finished record and we both agree that the pupils bring just the right Christmas brass band vibe we were looking for”, said Jason. “They were all so professional, easy to work with and did exactly what I asked.” The record features a choir of Years 7 and 8 pupils, and instrumentalists from Year 11 and Sixth Form. The musicians are Charlotte Murdoch, Phoebe Brown, Abbie MacLeod and Manasvi Tyagi on saxophone, Nathan Rockley and Charlie Wu on trumpet, and Daniel Cockburn on trombone.

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Benjamin Clementine Sun 3 Dec, O2 Academy, £22.50. Charismatic poet, pianist & affecting songwriter.

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Innovative, up & coming singer from Portugal performing chilled out Bossa nova, Brasilian Carnival & Angolan Semba.

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Wolves In The Throne Room Tue 5 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Re-imagining black metal as an ode to rain storms, wood smoke & the wild energies of the Pacific Northwest. One of the most potent, highly regarded bands in extreme music.

Chorded & Waikikamukau Tues 5 Dec,

HEART Headingley, Donations. Traditional & contemporary Irish music.

Queen Wed 6 Dec, First Direct Arena, £79.

Sound & Vision

beautiful & romantic, drawing on a bygone age whilst resonating in the present.

Seven Live Fri 8 Dec, Seven Arts, £8.

Presenting 'The Best of The Best'; Tempo Feliz, Sabrina Piggott, the Graham Browning Trio & Steve -Chapman-Smith.

Mark Lanegan Fri 8 Dec, Church Leeds, 6:30pm, £24.75. Formerly the vocalist for the Screaming Trees, his collaborations and solo work highlight his love for singer/ songwriters, Americana, folk & blues

Jesca Hoop Sat 9 Dec, Brudenell Social Club,

£14.30 Quirky folk with an indie twist from a startling singer of complicated melodies that beguile with their lightness of touch.

The Roman Empire Sat 9 Dec, HEART Headingley, Donations. Gentle harmonies & humorous melancholy.

Jazz Leeds - Xmas Party: Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra, Kate Peters Septet Sun 10 Dec Seven Arts 1:30pm. Music from across the big band repertoire of the twentieth century, focussing on the big swingers of the 50s, & exciting arrangements of standards

Lunchtime Organ Series - Advent And Christmas Music Mon 11 Dec, Leeds Town Hall, 1:05pm. Featuring: Senior Choirs Of Leeds Cathedral, Choir Of Leeds Cathedral Choir School, David Pipe. Advent & Christmas Music including carols for all to sing!

Bums Rush Tues 12 Dec, HEART Headingley, Donations. Three-piece folk band.

The Tiger Lillies Wed 13 Dec, Howard

Mrs Porter’s Old Time Music Hall Sun 17

Dec, Seven Arts, £8. The music & songs of Marie Lloyd, Lily Morris,Florrie Forde, Billy Williams, Vesta Victoria & more.

Shed Seven/ Cast Mon 18 Dec, O2 Academy, £33 - £60.50. Britpop era indie.

Halfway 2 Nowhere Leeds Xmas Party: Young Amphibians Tue 19 Dec, The Library, £5.50. Infectious, catchy Alt-Rock anthems.

Don’t Feed The Peacocks Tues 19 Dec, HEART Headingley,Donations. Contemporary arrangements of Scottish & English folk tunes.

The Cribs Wed 20 Dec, Brudenell Social Club,

£39.99. Masters of addictive, wiry indie pop.

Absolute Kinks Thu 21 Dec, Seven Arts, £15. Meticulous recreation of the classic Kinks look & sound. Expect the hits!

Jools Holland & His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra Fri 22 Dec, First Direct Arena,

£44. One of the UK's most proficient jazz & blues pianists & one of the nations most respected, well-loved, musicians.

Andre Rieu Fri 15 Dec, First Direct Arena,

Dec, First Direct Arena, £26.20 - £50.20. The ultimate 50’s and 60’s extravaganza featuring the world’s finest tribute artists. Elvis, Bill Haley & The Comets, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles & Eddie Cochran – an incredible family night out.

The Charlatans Thu 7 Dec, O2 Academy,

Tall Ships Fri 15 Dec, Brudenell Social Club,

Club, £16.50. A unique live show mixes an old gramophone with passionate vocals, piano & the occasional fiddle scrape. The songs are

Temple of Boom, 12:30pm, £6.60. Melodic punk rock outfit with an anthemic sound a dark yet uplifting mood, combined with vocal harmonies & huge hooks.

The Petty Heartbreakers Sat 23 Dec, The

Much loved band perform idiosyncratic, theatrical rock with Adam Lambert standing in for Freddie Mercury.

Duke Special Thu 7 Dec, Brudenell Social

£10. Duo delivering guitar & harmony driven textures of folk, Americana & pop. Also appearing: Bella Gaffney, Boss Caine. Oxjam Christmas Party: Elessar Sun 17 Dec

Assembly Room, £22. A mixture of pre-war Berlin cabaret, anarchic opera & gypsy music, echoing the voices of Bertolt Brecht & Jacques Brel. £45.55 - £99. The Dutch violinist, composer & conductor, known for his part in bringing waltz music to the masses with his Johann Strauss Orchestra.

£32.85. Indie stalwarts keeping it interesting.

Plumhall Sat 16 Dec, Headingley HEART,

£11. Eclectic, multi-instrumentalist trio fusing math-rock, pop & a range of other inﬂuences.

Chantel McGregor Sat 16 Dec, Brudenell

Grove Inn, Free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers.

Let's Have A Rock N Roll Party Wed 27

The Boss & The Beeston Street Band Fri

29 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. A tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

Social Club, £15.75. Outstanding blues guitarist and singer.

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Health & Fitness

Volunteers Sought for New Study into Improving Management of Type 1 Diabetes

Pictured: Dr Matthew Campbell

esearchers at Leeds Beckett Un i ve rs i t y a re s e e k i n g volunteers with Type 1 diabetes to take part in a new study designed to determine whether Omega-3 supplements can improve day-today management of the condition. The study is led by Dr Matthew Campbell, and conducted by Lauren O’Mahoney, both researchers on the Diabetes Research Team at the Institute of Sport, Physical Activity, and Leisure at Leeds Beckett. They are currently recruiting male and female volunteers living with Type 1 diabetes, using insulin injections or an insulin pump, and aged between 18 and 65.

They are currently recruiting male and female volunteers living with Type 1 diabetes

“People living with Type 1 diabetes can often find it a challenge to manage their diabetes at mealtimes, especially when eating some of their favourite foods”, said Lauren. “This can have a negative impact on their cardiovascular disease risk, so it’s important that we investigate new, cost-effective and pragmatic strategies that are accessible. “Previous research has revealed that Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce cardiovascular disease risk in people living with Type 2 diabetes. However, there is simply not enough evidence to say with confidence whether these positive effects are transferable to people with Type 1 diabetes; this is what our study seeks to discover.” Participants will be allocated to one of two groups: one group will take an Omega-3 supplement for six months and the other will receive a placebo for six months. Participants will be asked to visit a laboratory at Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley Campus on four occasions: at the start of the study and then once every three months for nine months. Supplements will be taken for the first six months of the study. During each visit, participants will receive a breakfast and lunch meal with blood samples taken over an eighthour period. For more information please contact Lauren O’Mahoney on 0113 812 2059 or L.Omahoney@leedsbeckett. ac.uk

Ten Challenges, Two Charities, One Amazing Grace! Sian Cartwright, Health Development Manager at Carers Leeds, said: “Grace’s achievements have been phenomenal. She has been a great advocate for how exercise can help to improve someone’s mental health and we will take that message forward in our work supporting carers. She should be immensely proud.” To follow Grace’s ye ar visit: www. stepintomyshoes2017. co.uk

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Sport Scholarship for Young Horsforth Ireland Wood Weightlifter Primary Awarded Healthy Schools Status o Dobson, a Year 13 student at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), has won a place on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). The scheme is a Sport England initiative that supports athletes aged 16 plus still in education in managing their academic and sporting commitments without compromising either. Acceptance onto TASS is a significant achievement, as athletes must be nominated by their sport’s national governing body before they can apply. Jo, who trains 5-6 times a week with Leeds City Weightlifting, was put forward for the scheme by British Weight Lifting (BWL). Already a national weightlifting champion, Jo won her most recent title at the BWL British Junior Championships last month. She became U20 champion in the women’s 63kg class despite being the youngest in the category. As well as defending her title next

year, Jo has her sights set on future international competition including the Commonwealth Games and Olympics. TASS will help her work towards her goals by providing access to services including physiotherapy, psychology, nutrition and lifestyle support. There will also be regular supervision and a £500 grant to help with expenses such as travel, equipment and competition entries. After sitting her A-levels at GSAL, Jo aims to study physiotherapy at a university with suitable facilities for her to continue her training. “TASS will be a huge help with balancing fulltime study with my goal of elite sport and enabling me to get the best from both”, said Jo. “I have to be very good at time management; it’s all part of being a sportsperson.” TASS is funded by Sport England, and is a partnership between talented athletes, educational institutions and national sports governing bodies.

Ireland Wood Primary School was recently awarded Healthy Schools Status, becoming the seventh school in the Leeds Region to be recognised as ‘MindMate Friendly’, focusing on support for children’s social, mental and emotional health. “The school’s caring ethos and warmth are felt the moment you enter”, noted the Healthy Schools Assessor. “The school is very pupilfocused and inclusive. Its learning environment promotes healthy living and wellbeing – evident through the varied PHSE, physical and emotional health messages that are visible throughout the school.” The children are very proud of the award. Rachel Sullivan Healthy Schools/PHSE Co-ordinator

A Motor Racing Rising Star On day one the 65 candidates were whittled down to just 24 – and Moh was through. Driving the course with less and less instruction, and ultimately no guidance, helped the selectors find their shortlist. The assessment also included a gruelling fitness test run by Richard Chessman, fitness instructor to many racing drivers, and two media interviews conducted by TV broadcaster Richard Neil. Moh progressed to the next stage too and only narrowly missed a place on the podium. He now intends to build on this experience and find himself sponsors and a team to help him advance his Junior Racing career.

lthough he had been karting for years, the only time Moh Ritson (15) had been behind the wheel of a full-size car had been just weeks before, on a deserted beach in Wales. Next thing he was on the track at Blyton Park, Leicestershire, exceeding speeds of 120mph in a bid to win the coveted Ginetta Cars Junior Scholarship. With the full backing of his school, Woodhouse Grove, he fulfilled his dream of training with some of the country’s best British touring car drivers like Jake Hill, competing alongside 65 other kids aged 14-16. The competition was tough with UK and European Karting champions in the mix. The competition, with competitors across Europe, is run by Garforth-based Ginetta Cars.

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Community Notices

Community Notices ACTIVE Adel War Memorial Association Snooker Section Church Lane, Adel.

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

267 0572

Cookridge Rambling Club leaves

Cookridge Village Hall car park Sun 9.30am. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome.

Brush & Palette meets Thurs, 1 – 4pm

at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For anyone who would like to bring their materials & paint with others. Any ability.

Details: Paul 230 1061, Lorraine 267 0352 Horsforth Art Society meets Wed,

7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Ln, LS18 4RF, for drawing, painting, demonstrations, workshops & exhibitions. New members welcome. Details: 2688231,

Details: Sandra 261 9732, cookridge. ramblers@outlook.com

www.horsforthartsociety.wordpress. com

Leeds University Staff Walking Club

Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. 12 Dec: Christmas Fuddle – bring a Secret Santa gift & 2 paintings for ‘member’s choice’.

organises country walks (5-14 miles) every weekend. Everyone welcome. Details:

David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@ leeds.ac.uk. Meanwood Boxing Club Boxing &

fitness classes Mon, Tues, Thurs. Juniors (9 – 16) 5.30 – 6.30pm £1; Seniors (17+) 6.30 – 7.30pm £2. Prince Philips Community Centre, Scott Hall Ave. LS7 2HJ. Details: Head Coach Wayne

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Christmas Fair Sat 2 Dec, 11am – 4pm

Cunningham 07784 998799, www. meanwoodboxing.com

at Abbey Grange School LS16 5EA. Raffle, tombola, crafts, games, Santa, entertainment. In aid of Bone Cancer Research Trust

Table Tennis at HEART (Bennett Rd,

Coffee Morning Sat 2 Dec, 10.30am –

Headingley) Sessions every Mon, 7 – 9pm. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. All abilities welcome. No need to book. Just turn up. Cost: £5 - 2 hours; £3 -1 hour (£3/£2 – U-18s). Young people welcome, U-16 shuold be accompanied by an adult.

12 noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Ln, Adel. Homemade scones & cakes. All welcome.

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Running Club meets Mon, 5.30pm

Details: office@hopepastures.org

Details: Liz Jeffery 07904 297561

outside Yorkshire Cricket Centre. Sessions are fun & social. All abilities welcome. Led by qualified run leaders. Details: beth.

Coffee Morning Tues 5 Dec, 10.30am -12

noon at Hope Pastures (corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Meet friends for a toasted tea cake & a chat & meet the ponies.

Headingley Methodist Church Annual Christmas Fair (opp Arndale Centre) Sat

ARTS & CRAFTS

9 Dec, 10am – 12.30pm. Cakes, gifts, cards ,crafts, chocolate tombola, raffle Traidcraft, books, bric-a-brac, & delicious homemade refreshments.

Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (with

cook@yorkshirecricketfoundation.com

7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. Drawing, watercolour, oils or acrylics – its all waiting for you to explore. Details: Jeff

Wormald 01423 508867

Carols!) Sat 2 Dec, 9.00am – 12.30pm, St Margaret’s Primary School Car Park, Town St. Sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together. Details: 258 3521, www.

horsforthchurchestogether.blck.co.uk

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

Open Door Café Every Friday (ex 29

Dec) 10am -12 noon. Enjoy a drink & homemade cakes at Emmanuel Baptist Church, bottom of Town St. opp Hall Park Horsforth. www.ebcleeds.org.uk

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel & District Horticultural Society meets 2nd Mon (Sept – May), 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. 11 Dec: Christmas Social. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095, http://adelhort.btck. co.uk/ Aireborough Duplicate Bridge Club

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

beverley.harfield@ntlworld.com

Cookridge Gardening Club monthly

Wednesday talks, 7.30pm at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd. 13 Dec: 'Sir Titus Salt'. Visitors £2 includes refreshments. (17 Jan 'York Gate'; 21 Feb 'Travels in South America'; & 21 March 'Public Parks') Annual membership £10.

Details: Katherine 267 1815, www. cookridgegardenclub.btek.co.uk

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Films shown on giant screen

2nd Wed Oct – Apr, 7pm in Church Hall. 7 films @£20/ 5 films @£17. Details:

Shirley 267 2464

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A

meet 10.30am – noon at Cookridge Village Hall & at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth. Visiting speaker, refreshments & book exchange. £2. Visitors & new members welcome. 4 Dec: ‘Your U3A Entertains’ at Cookridge Village Hall. Details: www.

cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.wildapricot. org

Horsforth in Bloom meets 1st Sat (2 Dec) 10am in Horsforth Museum. Anyone willing to help is welcome! Details:

Dawn Collins 250 2987, Hilary Taylor 258 3521, www.horsforthinbloom.co.uk

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society Talks, visits, study days. Meets 3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP.

Details: 808 6313, www.leedsdfas.org. uk, secretary@leedsdfas.org.uk Leeds Hospital Alert Small group

campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meeting: 5 Dec at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495,

info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Leeds RSPB Group Sat 9 Dec, coach trip

to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust reserve at Martin Mere. Depart 8.10am Roundhay Park, 8.30am Leeds Infirmary St. All welcome. Details: 07722 120540

Meanwood Men’s Society: Fri 8 Dec,

7.30pm, Annual Shindig; Mon 18 Dec, 7.30pm, Christmas Darts & Doms. Both at Meanwood Institute. Details: Colin 274

6316

National Trust Association Leeds Tues 5 Dec 10am: ‘Women at War- Barnbow’ £3; Thurs 7 Dec10.15am: Christmas Coffee Morning. £5; Tues 9 Jan 10am: ‘Nostell Priory’ by Jenny Layfield. £3. All at St

Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Details:

Phil McShane 225 1166, committee1@ ntleeds.org.uk or admin.info@ntleeds. org.uk Welsh Society Welsh lessons to suit

all levels, plus a varied entertainment programme. Details: 269 4268 & 286

8660

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients. Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified instructors. Details: 07949

307955, www.wharfedalecardiacclub. org.uk, wghcardiacclub@gmail.com White Rose Speakers Club meets every 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.30pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their self-confidence & have fun. Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline 269 3542

MUSIC Carols by Candlelight at Crag House Farm Sat 2 Dec (Salvation Army Brass

Band), 9 & 16 Dec (Vocal Assembly Choir)

7pm at home of Caring for Life, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Carols & Christmas dining. 3 course meal £28.50. Booking essential. Details: 230 3618

www.craghousefarm.com

Christmas Concert Sat 2 Dec, 2.30pm Adel Methodist Church Hall, featuring The Wesley Singers. Afternoon tea included in ticket price (£7). Christmas Concert Sat 9 Dec, 7.30pm in Adel Parish Church, Church Ln. featuring the Leeds Guild of Singers. Mince pie & cheese & wine supper. Tickets: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708, Beryl Thompson 267 3875

Christmas with The Salvation Army

Sun 3 Dec, 3pm Leeds Town Hall. Featuring The Military Wives Choir (York), Gospel Roots Brass Band & Salvation Army Bands & Choirs. In aid of Royal British Legion. Tickets £5 from Eventbrite or Leeds Town Hall Box Office 376 0318

Community Notices

Horsforth Choral Society Christmas Concert Tues 12 Dec, 7.30pm in St

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266 7722

Leeds People's Choir meets Wed, 7.30 - 9pm, at Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Singing songs of joy, peace, struggle, liberation from around the world. Open to anyone who enjoys singing.

Headingley Methodist Luncheon Club

Margaret’s Church, Horsforth with Refreshments. Tickets £8/ £6 (U16). Details: 07958 782348, www.

Details: Ruth Bell 07984 352157, www. leedspeopleschoir.co.uk

Leeds Youth Opera Singing & drama for

12 - 25 years. Rehearse Sat a.m. in central Leeds for staged shows in Feb & July. Junior LYO (8-12) meet Sat 3 - 4.30pm.

Details www.leedsyouthopera.org

SENIORS Coffee Shop Tues, 10 – 12 noon at Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. Delicious coffee/ tea, toasted teacakes & scones.

improvisation group for the over 50s, meets Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. No experience necessary. £6 per session. Details: Ron

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.

Meeting Point Thurs, 2 – 4pm at

Bramhope Methodist Church. Run in conjunction with OPAL - £2 entry. Speakers, activities, trips out, refreshments & companionship for older people. Details: OPAL on 261 9103

Sequence Tea Dancing Mon, 2 – 4pm

at Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. Refreshments & raffle prizes. You don’t need a partner, just enthusiasm. Details:

267 9802

Sporting Memories Thurs 11am – 12 noon at The Tiled Hall Café Central Library. Listen to & share Sporting Memories with older sports fans. Tapping into passions for sport helps people connect with others & their past, reawakening positive emotions that otherwise remain hidden. Details:

Megan 07769 178998.

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) 244 Queenswood Dr. LS6 3ND. For people over 60 & living in West Park/ Far Headingley. Open Mon-Thurs, 10am – 3pm. Drop in & see what they do. Details: 275 7988,

step.2.step@btonnect.com

SPIRITUAL Adel Parish Church Services with

Communion Sun 10am & 8am on 3 &17 Dec. Evensong 6.30pm 10 Dec. Wed Communion 11am (ex 27 Dec). Junior Church every Sunday ex 3rd Sun- All-age Service. Carol Service 6.30pm Sun 17 Dec. Christmas Eve: 10am Service, Crib Services 3 & 5pm. Midnight Mass 11.30pm. Christmas Day Services: 8 & 10am. Details:

www.adelparishchurch.org.uk

Horsforth Churches Together

Advent Sunday Service will be held in St Margaret’s Church on 3rd Dec at 6.00 pm. On Sat Dec 9th there will be Carols at the Bandstand in Hall Park at 4.00 pm with mince pies and hot drinks. Contact: hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Leeds Guild of Singers Sun 10 Dec, 3pm at St Mary’s, Broadgate Ln. Horsforth. A service of Readings & Carols. Refreshments. In aid of The Peter Trust in East Timor. Tickets £6 Meditation for the World Every 3rd

Sun, free drop in group sessions, 6.30 – 7.30pm Roundhay Room, Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd, LS16 5PS. Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

Free 4 Week Raja Yoga Meditation Courses running over four consecutive Tues, 7 - 8.30pm, starting 9 Jan. Booking required. Details: 275 7727,

leeds@uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

SUPPORT Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 1 Dec, Gluten

Parkinson’s UK (Leeds) provides support for all affected by Parkinson’s disease. Wed 13 Dec: Festive Lunch Westwood Hall Otley Rd. Wed 10 Jan: 2pm St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Talk about Wiltshire Farm Foods Details: Carol

01943 513607/ cookcarolann55@gmail. com, Harry hsut31@ntlworld.com

Free Christmas Dinner at The Midnight Bell, 101 Water Ln. Holbeck, LS11.

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients.

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-

07949 307955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.wharfedalecardiacclub.org. uk

Details & to book: 07941 667 865, stevescott34@hotmail.co.uk

judgmental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245

6789 or 116 123, www.samaritans.org/ branches/samaritans-leeds

Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified Phase 4 instructors. Details:

TALKS Café Scientifique Headingley Mon 11 Dec, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael's Rd LS6 3BG. Matt Fawcett & Ben Aylott will speak about ‘Your Role in the Future Energy System’. £3 on door. Details: www.

headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk/ cafe-scientifique

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56 Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am - noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth, for speaker & discussion. 6 Dec: Barry Simmons on ‘My Life as an Egghead’; 3 Jan ’18: Stuart Andrew MP looks back over the year in Parliament. Everyone welcome. £2. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ ntlworld.com / https:/forum2000. wordpress.com Royal Meteorological Society

(Yorkshire) Monthly informal public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 12 Dec: A Look Back at 2017 Weather & Christmas Photo Competition judged by Keeley Donovan. Free & open to all. Details: yorkshire@

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Yorkshire Historical & Archaeological Society (Family

Community Notices Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, 92 Green Rd, LS6 4LD. All welcome. Soroptimist International of Leeds

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

Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437

6 Dec (12 – 6pm) + 7 – 9 Dec 10am6pm at Otley Parish Church, Kirkgate. 40 trees beautifully decorated by local charities & community groups. Free entry with bucket collection by charities.

MISC/ EVENTS

Pony Day Thurs 21 Dec,10am - 2pm at

Board Games Night 1st Wed, 7 – 11pm at The Abbey Inn Horsforth 99 Pollard Ln LS13 1EQ. Free entry.

Christmas Tree Festival Sat 2 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Come & see the trees decorated by groups from the community. There will be also be stalls, games & crafts for all ages. Refreshments. Entry free.

WOMEN’S GROUPS

Family Dining at Crag House Farm

monthly at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, off Moor Rd. Far Headingley, 12.30pm for lunch & talk. Details: Mrs Muriel

Huntley 230 1584

Horsforth WI meets monthly, 7.30pm

in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome. Details:

Pat 258 7062

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Details: Joan McShane 225 1166

Lawnswood Cemetery can provide a speaker on the Cemetery or walk leaders. Details: Ann 216 0630,

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

History Section) Sat 9 Dec, 11am at Swarthmore, 2 – 7 Woodhouse Sq. LS3 1AD, a lecture by Eddie & Charissa Lawler entitled ‘Tracking the Bröntes’. Visitors welcome

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets

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Fridays 15 – 22 Dec, 7pm at home of Caring for Life, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Special Christmas family dining with balloon artist & magician. 2 courses - £17 adults/ £12 children. Booking essential Details: 230 3618

www.craghousefarm.com

Films at HEART (Bennett Rd, Headingley) Independent films from around the world 2nd Tues. 8pm. Tickets on door £6/£5/£4. All welcome. www. facebook.com/FilmsAtHeart

Otley Christmas Tree Festival Wed

Hope Pastures. Children learn to care for ponies under expert supervision. The emphasis is on fun & building confidence & skills. Includes leading & grooming, feeding & mucking out, + quizzes, games & puzzles. £20. Details: office@

hopepastures.org

Pony 1 to 1s & Family Fun Wed 20

Dec, 10am -12 noon at Hope Pastures (corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Meet & groom the ponies. Refreshments & fun activities. £3 for grooming, no charge for the fun! Details & Booking: office@

hopepastures.org

Wreath Making Workshop Thurs 14

Dec, 7pm at Crag House Farm Otley Old Rd, Cookridge L16 7NH. Learn different techniques of wreath making using sustainable willow & foliage & make something special to take home. Plus mulled wine & tasty treats. £20. Details:

John 230 3622

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We provide: Electrical survey & report on installation N.I.C.E.I.C. electrical inspection & test Electrical installations commercial & domestic Fire alarm installation & maintenance Emergency lighting – installation & maintenance Part P. testing & documentation Portable Appliance Testing (P.A.T.) Full/part rewires – additional sockets Replacement consumer units No job too large or too small FREE no obligation quotes Our work guaranteed for 5 years Please telephone for FREE advice Tel/Fax: 0113 268 2556 Mob: 07885 242055 Email: davidgunby.elec@gmail.com

If you’ve just moved to the area or you’re making home improvements check out my prices online (you can even book me there and then) or give me a call and I’ll pop over.

• Fixed price fault finding • Domestic & landlord Electrical certificates undertaken • PAT Testing for Homes or Offices • New electrical fittings

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

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FURNITURE

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0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists. Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.

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Designers and manufacturers of quality wrought iron manual and electric gates Railings • Balustrades Grills • Security Doors Free Design/Free Estimates MARK WEBSTER

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N.S. Whitaker

Glass and Glazing Experts

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Tree Felling & Pruning Specialists Plus: Landscaping Fencing Turfing Driveways & Patios Over 20 years experience Fully insured & qualified Honest, reliable & recommended FREE, no obligation quotes. Tel: 07774 983 006 / 0113 2611 856 email: donna@nswhitaker.com www.nswhitakertreesurgeon.co.uk

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NEWLY REFURBISHED MODERN SALON Covering all aspects of hairdressing & barbering

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58 Main Street, Scholes, Leeds LS15 4DH

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66 JOINERS

• Windows/ Doors/ All internal joinery • Modern & traditional properties • Over 15 years experience Tel: Liam Brown – 07716 647 834 Email: liam@lbtradionaljoinery.co.uk www.lbtraditionaljoinery.co.uk

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Dependable professional service when you need it most.

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