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CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

New Headingley Exhibition LitFest at Leeds City Museum

A Spring Fling

Photo: Amanda Owen

DEAR READERS,

We seem to have been catapulted into February!

This month local councillors address sexual harassment, speeding in residential areas, street cleaning and unsolicited telephone calls. RADA Director encourages Ralph Thoresby students to excel; OPAL celebrates the opening of its ‘Welcome In’; and Time to Shine is recruiting members to help make Leeds a better place in which to grow old. In the Arts things never seem to slow down! There’s a new exhibition at Leeds City Museum celebrating the seasons; Northern Broadsides brings Cyrano de Bergerac to The Playhouse; La Cage Aux Folles comes to Leeds Grand; and there is plenty to look forward to in dance and music. As always, Half Term presents an

06 An Evening with Amanda Owen - The Yorkshire Shepherdess talks

24 Headingley LitFest has ‘Edge’ in its Tenth Year! -

about living a life ruled by the seasons, her animals and large family.

Once again well established writers rub shoulders with lesser-known creative spirits.

16 Pianist Paul Lewis Plays Leeds Town Hall - All proceeds go t0 the Leeds International Piano Competition.

22 A New Exhibition at Leeds City Museum - ‘For All Seasons’ looks at all aspects of how we deal with the changes the seasons.

46 An Eclectic Programme at Howard Assembly Room. 50 St Chad’s Broomfield Starts New Women & Girls Section

opportunity for museums, libraries and theatres to draw up exciting programmes – we feature a few in Younger Life. And, the new University of Leeds Child Development Unit is inviting parents to register their children with them to help with research into child language acquisition. The deadline for news and notices for our March edition is Wednesday 1st February (10th February for advertising). We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

52 A Spring Fling! - More interesting Half Term happenings around Leeds and Bradford 58 RADA Director Encourages Students to Excel - from Ralph Thoresby students learn about what it takes to succeed at RADA.

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takes us from fitting in with the locals to adapting to motherhood, from the demands of the livestock to raising a large family in such a rural backwater. Amanda tells of the peace of winter, when they can be cut off by snow without electricity or running water, the happiness of spring and the lambing season, and the backbreaking tasks of summertime - haymaking and sheep shearing. Tickets (£10) can be obtained by sending a cheque made out to ‘Otley Methodist Church’ together with a stamped, addressed envelope, to: Amanda Owen Talk, c/o 76 The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS

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JULIUS CAESAR IBBETSON (1759-1817) ARTIST

Julius Caesar Ibbetson‘s life began in tragedy, with the death of his mother and his birth by Caesarean section – hence his extraordinary name. His life was restless and difficult. At times he prospered, with distinguished patrons, but he also suffered debt, loss and illness before he finally found a haven back in Yorkshire. His paintings are in galleries all over the country, with a large collection here at Temple Newsam House. Most are landscape studies, often quite small, but enriched with colourful, lively images of the everyday life of the time, of ordinary people at work, at play, at home, vivid insights into the society of his day. e was born at Farnley Moor Top in Leeds in 1759, perhaps in one of the small row of cottages which still survive there. His father Richard Ibbetson, after a period in London, had lived for many years in the Moravian settlement at Fulneck, but had to leave when he married an ‘outsider’, the daughter of a local farmer called Julius Mortimer. His young wife Rebecca, pregnant with their second child, died in an accident and so Julius was born by surgery. He was educated partly at Fulneck and then at the highly regarded Quaker school in Leeds, but at age 12, knowing his artistic interests, his father apprenticed him to a ship painter at Hull – not a marine artist as he perhaps imagined, but a painter of ships’ hulls! Young Julius made the best of it, and got a name for his fine decorative work, even painting scenery for the local theatre run by the famous Tate Wilkinson, who became his friend. When his master sold the business and would have sold Julius with it, he rebelled and escaped on the stage coach to London, just 17, friendless and virtually penniless. He found work in a picture dealer’s workshop where over the next years, although overworked and underpaid, he learnt valuable skills and could study painting, especially the Dutch masters. His fine work began to be recognised and in 1785 his first picture was accepted by the Royal Academy. From then on he exhibited regularly, and very successfully – in 1790 pronounced the ‘genius of the year’ for his rich romantic landscapes. A large, humorous, sociable man, he was popular with a network of influential friends and patrons. In 1787 he was offered the chance of a lifetime, to accompany the first ever British Mission to the Chinese Imperial Court as official artist. But six months into the long, arduous sea voyage the British envoy died and the ship had to turn back. Julius lost a

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year and money on this abortive venture. With help from his generous patrons, over the next years he enjoyed stays in various country houses, and the opportunity to tour and paint in the Isle of Wight and in Wales, the subject of many of his finest pictures. A further blow awaited. He had married his wife Elizabeth in 1780 and year by year their family increased, but only three of their eleven children survived. In 1794 Elizabeth died too, leaving him totally desolate. He had a breakdown, and lost all his money and his home. Although some useful commissions helped to support him – book illustrations, interior decoration

at Kenwood House at Hampstead – he remained in deep financial trouble. He embarked on further travels, touring Scotland, the Lakes, Yorkshire, always painting, desperate for money, disabled with severe rheumatism. Cheated in his scheme for a regular income by a Liverpool dealer (he viewed all dealers as ‘serpents’), he was rescued by a wealthy patron. In 1799 he found a home in the Lakes, first at Ambleside and then Troutbeck. He also found a new wife, a local girl, Bella Thompson, only 17. She was his ‘assistant, companion, nurse’, supported him through his continuing money problems, and became indispensable to his happiness. Always convivial and popular, tempted by the local hostelries, he settled down. Encouraged by one of his patrons, he wrote a guide to ‘Painting in Oil’ for beginners, published in 1803, explaining the techniques he used himself – the first manual of its kind. A commission from William Danby of Swinton Hall brought the family finally to Masham, where they lived from 1805. It was a simple but contented existence. He painted some delightful local scenes, including a touching domestic picture of his own family circle, surrounded by children and pets. These often featured in his work – he had a sympathetic eye for the life around him, including beggars, gypsies, country folk and their animals. He died in 1817, aged 58, ‘his extraordinary genius as a painter universally acknowledged’.

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lettings specialist Morgans. “There is a major shortage of properties available for rent at the moment and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon”, said Jonathan Morgan, Managing Director. “We manage one of the largest portfolios of property rented to professionals in North Leeds and have the highest ever occupancy rate since setting up in Headingley 20 years ago. “As well as record occupancy levels, we have seen an increase in the amount of time tenants stay at the same property. Typically, the majority of tenants look at what the market has to offer after 8 – 12 months. As supply has shrunk however, there are fewer options available, and 25% more tenants have chosen to stay put this year than during 2016. “I believe that the undersupply could be partially addressed through the conversion of former student properties and HMOs into properties suitable for letting to the professional market. It’s only 20 years since the student tidal wave surged beyond its traditional boundaries, into Becketts Park, through Far Headingley and even into West Park. However, an explosion in the delivery of high quality purpose-built student accommodation blocks in the city centre, has had the effect of almost entirely reversing the trend. “Now, Far Headingley and West Park are almost entirely student-free and Becketts Park is fast returning to owner-

occupation, which it was originally designed for and inevitably better suited to. “We have always dealt solely with professional lets, and are the only agency in Headingley that focuses on this sector, so we have a real understanding of what the professional market is looking for. Over the last year we have seen a significant increase in the number of vacant student properties. Some landlords are reticent to invest in developing them for the professional market, and some have even left them empty in the hope that students will return. “This is a risky strategy, especially in light of sensible investment almost certainly securing a professional tenant and a great return. This is reinforced by the fact that Headingley has just been named as the UK’s top rental hotspot in terms of yields by comparison site TotallyMoney, which revealed that investors buying property in the LS6 postcode, can achieve rental yields of up to 10.79%, compared to the national average of 3.3%. “As a result, we are encouraging property investors who own student

accommodation, or those wanting to expand their buy to let portfolios, to buy in Headingley and provide more homes for rent – as the demand is certainly there.”“Headingley is also adapting to reflect these changes. Symbolic of Headingley’s identity crisis is the fact that it took around ten years for both Pizza Express and Nandos to find a footing, due mainly to local opposition. It is to Headingley’s detriment that it shunned these archetypally family brands for so long. “At long last, it appears that the continued, and apparently permanent, migration of a large proportion of the student population southwards is spawning a whole new generation of bars and restaurants such as White’s Deli, The Cat’s Pyjamas, Red’s True BBQ, Sebby’s Deli and Head of Steam, who join an array of local stalwarts. “Headingley, which has often been second-choice for many young professionals behind Chapel Allerton, is re-emerging as a popular place for first time renters. We believe that this trend will continue and that Headingley will once again become the place to be in North Leeds.” Morgans (opposite The Arndale Centre, Otley Road) manages a wide selection of homes – from one bedroom apartments to large family homes – ranging from £500 to £1,500 per calendar month. For further information call 0113 217 9090 or visit www. northleedsrentals.co.uk

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Once again the search is on to find Yorkshire’s most inspirational women for the annual Women of Achievement Awards. stablished by Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, the event recognises women who have made an outstanding contribution in Yorkshire over six categories: Business, Education, Young Achiever, Sport, Jane Tomlinson Courage Award, and the Community Impact Award. This year there are two exciting new categories – Arts and Science and Technology. The Arts category recognises women in music, theatre, dance, art and literature; and the Science and Technology category acknowledges success in I.T. engineering, research and development, environmental work and the manufacturing industry.

The awards will be presented at the Royal Armouries on Friday 12th May 2017. Last year they raised over £50,000 to support the work of Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. The hospice’s community nurse specialists provided over 4,643 home visits, and patients attended 1,220 day therapy sessions, helping them to be cared for at home for as long as possible and providing practical care as well as emotional support. “We are very excited to be featuring two new awards”, said Charlotte Revill, organiser and senior fundraiser. “The Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards provide a great opportunity to nominate women who might not normally get recognition for what they do. The event is always very emotional

This year there are two exciting new categories and inspiring, so don’t leave it too late to book you tickets. If you have someone in mind to nominate but are unsure what to write, please don’t hesitate to contact us as we can help.” If you would like to nominate someone please contact Faye Cryer on 0113 203 338 or faye.cryer@sueryder.org. For further information, visit www.sueryder.org and search Yorkshire Women of Achievment

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I hope that, between Adam and I, we can do justice to the next chapter in the story of The Leeds International Piano Competition nternational concert pianist Paul Lewis will play a varied programme of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Weber at Leeds Town Hall on Friday 17th February, with all proceeds going towards the Leeds International Piano Competition.

Paul became joint artistic director of the prestigious competition in 2015, following the retirement of Dame Fanny Waterman. He and his fellow artistic director, Adam Gatehouse, have reimagined ‘The Leeds’ for the next generation of leading pianists. The next Competition (2018) will see the entire event broadcast live online – bringing ‘The Leeds’ to a global audience of millions. The first round will take place in three international centres for culture – New York, Berlin, and Singapore – before the best 24 pianists come to Leeds in September 2018 for the final rounds. “The Leeds International Piano Competition has long been an integral and significant part of the musical awareness of any young pianist”, said Paul. “Dame Fanny’s astonishing achievement over more than half a century stands as one of the great landmarks of the music world, and it is an enormous privilege to have the chance to

play a part in its future. I hope that, between Adam and I, we can do justice to the next chapter in the story of this prestigious event, and I look forward with huge excitement to the years ahead.” Paul is in demand across the world as a pianist and chamber musician. His numerous awards include two Edison, three Gramophone, and the South Bank Show Classical Music Award. In 2016 he was made a CBE for his services to music. His 2016/17 engagements include performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre de Paris and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and he is regularly featured on the BBC Proms. Tickets are available from www.leedstownhall.co.uk or 0113 376 0318. For more information about Paul Lewis or the Leeds International Piano Competition, please contact David Ward (david.ward@ leedspiano.com | 0113 244 6586)

Masterworks Chorale Perform Vocals from Venice Last October Leeds-based Masterworks Chorale travelled to Venice to perform in three magnificent venues - Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieta, where they presented Vivaldi’s Gloria in the church where he used to work, and the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista in Jesolo.

Now the choir would like to share this experience in a concert on Saturday 4th March, 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Moor Allerton, where they will re-visit the fine selection of music taken to Italy to a backdrop of superb photographs capturing some of the highlights and famous sights of Venice, before moving on to music for the forthcoming season. The concert is free but ticketed. Tickets are available from 0113 2431605 and online at www.heritagechorale. org.uk. Any remaining tickets will be available on the door. There will be a retiring collection

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Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre present an exciting new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac by award-winning playwright Deborah McAndrew at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 28th February – 4th March.

Poetry and prose combine in this funny, romantic and heartbreaking adaptation

Pictured: Adam Barlow in rehearsals

irected by Northern Broadsides’ Conrad Nelson, this new adaptation brings fresh vigour to this tale of unrequited love. Add to this Broadsides’ musical panache, acclaimed charisma and exuberant performance style and you have an evening of pure drama that will lift your spirits and make your heart ache. “The adaptation embraces the poeticism of Rostand’s drama, but does not confine itself to the regular rhyming couplets of the original”, said Conrad Nelson. “Poetry and prose combine in this funny, romantic and heartbreaking adaptation. Debbie McAndrew has created a carefully crafted version that marries the energy and vibrancy of youth with the romance and classicism of the original. Broadsides are committed to producing high quality adaptations and new writing for the stage. This is an ideal combination of a classic play and a contemporary adaptation.” Playing the title role will be Christian Edwards who recently played Grantaire in the West End production of ‘Les Miserables’. He will be joined by Paul Barnhill (Brassed Off, Steven Spielberg’s The BFG); Angela Bain, Adam Barlow, Andy Cryer, Jessica Dyas, Francesca Mills, Michael Hugo, Anthony Hunt, Perry Moore, Robert Wade, Andrew Whitehead, and newcomer Sharon Singh as Roxane. Cyrano will be the first production of Northern Broadsides 25th anniversary year. The company will be joining forces with Hull Truck Theatre, as part of Hull 2017, for a revival of ‘Richard III’, its original production in 1992. Tickets (£13.50 – £30) are available from 0113 213 7700 or online at wyp.org.uk

Northern Ballet’s ‘Goldilocks’ Thrills Nightingale Primary orthern Ballet recently brought ballet to Harehills with three performances of its new children’s ballet, ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’, at Nightingale Primary Academy. The company’s community performances engage with children and families who wouldn’t usually see ballet in the traditional theatre setting and are designed to develop awareness and improve access to ballet in ethnically diverse communities.

Short Ballets for Small People encourage children to get involved in dance

The production was seen by over 400 people. Nightingale Academy pupils also enjoyed creative movement workshops that explored the story and themes of the show, giving them an introduction to ballet and a greater understanding of the balllet. Northern Ballet has been performing its Short Ballets for Small People at community venues since 2012. Set in familiar, more relaxed environments, and with low cost tickets, they not only introduce ballet to families but also aim to encourage more children to get involved in dance. Since the project began, over 3,500 people from the city’s most socioeconomically deprived areas have attended a performance. For more information on Northern Ballet’s Learning projects, visit northernballet.com/joinin

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La Cage Aux Folles comes to Leeds Grand Theatre as part of its first UK Tour from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th March.

Life’s not worth a damn ‘til you can say ‘I am what I am’!

eorges, played by Adrian Zmed, is the manager of a Saint Tropez nightclub, his partner Albin (John Partridge) is a drag artiste and the club’s star attraction. They live an idyllic existence in the south of France until Georges’ son JeanMichel announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious rightwing politician who is determined to close down the local colourful nightlife. There is much hilarity when a meeting of the parents forces Georges and Albin to cover up their lifestyle. Can Albin play the role of his life to ensure than Jean Michel can marry his love?

John Partridge’s extensive theatre credits include West End productions of A Chorus Line, Cats, Starlight Express, and he recently played Billy Flynn in Chicago at Leeds Grand. He is also well known for playing Christian Clarke in EastEnders. Adrian Zmed co-starred with William Shatner in the hit TV show T.J. Hooker, and he was Johnny Nogerelli in Grease 2. He is no stranger to Broadway musicals, having previously led the casts of Grease, no fewer than three times, Falsettos and Blood Brothers. Marti Webb is one of the West End’s most revered leading ladies. In Le Cage Aux Folles she plays Jacqueline, friend and owner of the restaurant Chez Jacqueline. She has played leading roles in numerous

West End and touring musicals including Evita, Godspell, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Blood Brothers, Oliver, Oklahoma, and 42nd Street. This brand new production, written by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, is based on the 1973 French play by Jean Poiret, and is produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Martin Connor, choreographed by Bill Deamer, and designed by Gary McCann, with musical direction by Mark Crossland. This lavishly funny tale of unconditional love and family values reminds you that life’s not worth a damn ‘til you can say ‘I am what I am’! Tickets (£22.50 – £41.50) are available from 0844 848 2700 or leedsgrandtheatre. com

eeds Festival Chorus will perform Haydn’s ‘Creation’ on 4th March, 7.30pm at Leeds Town Hall, in an independent concert, not part of the Leeds International Concert Season. Haydn’s oratorio depicting the Creation according to the Old Testament, one of the great peaks of the choral repertoire, is often considered to be his masterpiece. Mozart said Haydn could do it all – and he did. He composed it after his visits to Mozart said: “Haydn alone has the secret England, where he was inspired by great both of making me smile and of touching performances of his oratorios. Haydn still my innermost soul”. Even Napoleon, on has a compelling appeal today, nearly capturing Vienna, immediately ordered a two centuries after his death, which can guard of honour to be placed round Haydn’s be explained by the fusion of exuberance, house. originality, classical elegance and the Leeds Festival Chorus is joined by a trio intellectual power of his music. of top soloists - Joanne Lunn (soprano), He was at the forefront of music Joshua Ellicott (tenor) and David Soar (bass), and by one of the country’s most in Europe during the latter part of the prestigious orchestras - the Hallé. eighteenth century, hailed as a genius.

Conductor Simon Wright, who is also the Chorus’s Artistic Adviser, said: “Mozart got it right about Haydn, certainly. He still has enormous power.” Tickets (£16.50 – £33.50) are available from Chorus members, City Centre Box Office on 0113 376 0318, or online. Discounted tickets are available for over 60s, full-time students, the unwaged, essential carers and groups of 10+. There are also standby tickets for U-26s in the week before the concert.

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‘For All Seasons’ opens at Leeds City Museum on 10th February and runs until 28th August. This new exhibition takes a journey through the year – from the first Spring flowers to the cold chill of Winter.

t looks at all aspects of how we deal with the changes the seasons bring, including the type of clothes you need to keep you cool in Summer and what food to store away for long winter months, and there are plenty of activities for the whole family. The exhibition offers a great opportunity to showcase a wide range of the Museum’s collection. You’ll find atmospheric paintings of autumn woods and beautifully decorated Easter eggs. Explore how the seasons have been represented in art and culture, how we’ve dressed for the weather and how the natural world responds to the changing seasons. Family events include Museum Minis Movies – special film screening (22 Feb) designed for parents, carers and your museum minis; Sign and Sing (23 February; 2, 9, & 16 March, 10.3011.30am) featuring puppets, musical

instruments, stories and BSL signs; Join Mini Maestros (age 2+) for fun music classes (20, 27 April; 4, 11, 18, 25 May, 10.30-11.30am). Free, but booking required. The M&S Archive presents Dressing for the Seasons special talks exploring how M&S have dressed us through the decades. ‘From Botany Wool to Winceyette: Winter at M&S’ is on 2nd March; and ‘Style for the Sun: Swimwear at M&S’ is on 18th May, 10.30-11.30am. Free, booking required. You can also try Lino Printing with designer and printmaker Kirstie Williams (3 March & 12 May, 1- 4pm, £10). Create your own lino print focusing on the Seasons theme. Aimed at beginners, those with more experience will have an opportunity to create a two-colour print across the two sessions. Booking required. For full details, visit www.leeds.gov. uk/citymuseum

NLL Leads Writer to New Publisher A couple of years ago North Leeds Life included a little article about Armley Press and its search for new writers. Author Andrew Kirby had been hunting for a home for his new, Leeds-based crime novel ‘The Lost Boys of Prometheus City’ and decided to submit the novel for their perusal. Mick McCann and John Lake, the guys behind Armley Press, liked what they saw, and Andrew, who lives in Roundhay, liked the cut of their jib. The novel is now alive and kicking, having been released on Christmas Day 2016! Both Andrew and Armley Press are hoping the book will appeal to readers who love twists and turns in their fiction; who like their characters flawed but determined to be better; who want to be immersed in location and taken on a journey. In ‘The Lost Boys of Prometheus City’ Neal Grace, Carl Sharp, and Adam Warshawski are A-list. They’re young, handsome, and rich. They go to all the best parties. Women want to bed them; men want their phone numbers. They are the face of brash, post-millennium Leeds, a city which is itself on its uppers. But one false move is all it takes for these three ‘young princes’ of Leeds to tumble off their pedestal. After they instigate an incident of shocking violence against two definite Z-listers, life spins into a terrifying downward spiral. AJ Kirby has lived in Leeds longer than he has lived anywhere else. The city got its hooks into him when he studied English at university here, and he’s been unable to escape ever since. ‘The Lost Boys of Prometheus City’ is his tenth novel.

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As in previous years, authors, poets and musicians will perform in a range of venues in and around Headingley, from HEART on Bennett Road, to the New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road, Meanwood Institute to Headingley Library, schools and private homes. he theme this year is ‘Edge’ and once again well established writers will rub shoulders with lesser-known creative spirits, many of whom are local. Gulwali Passarlay will be at Headingley Library on 7th March to speak about his new book ‘The Lightless Sky - My Journey as a Child Refugee’; Robert Shail will give his opinions on the best Science Fiction films at The New Headingley Club on 13th March; and Amit Dhand, author and local pharmacist, will reveal the secrets of writing successful crime thrillers at the same venue on 16th March. Peter Spafford, Richard Ormrod and Jacqui Wicks, who make up the group Schwa, will perform ‘I Am Alive’ at HEART on 8th March, full of poetry and virtuoso musicianship; and James Brown, former Lawnswood pupil who has been editor of New Musical Express, GQ, Loaded and Sabotage Times, will be interviewed about his new book ‘Above Head Height’ by Dave Simpson of the Guardian at New Headingley Club on 10th March. ‘Cabaret Thirty’, designed for younger writers and musicians (under- 30), was a huge success last year and will be at HEART again on 17th March. Contact wilcocks@

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ntlworld.com if you would like to take part. Actor and director David Robertson will perform a series of monologues on 24th March; Gigliola Sulis and Richard Wilcocks will read from novels by Andrea Camilleri during ‘Dinner with Montalbano’ at Salvo’s Salumeria on 6th March; there will also be poetry from the Valley Press poets, and a performance by one of Headingley’s most original theatre groups -Trio Literati. Workshops and performances by and for pupils are taking place in February at Lawnswood and Ralph Thoresby High Schools, mentored by poets Khadijah Ibrahim and Rommi Smith. Amanda Owen, well-known to television audiences, will preside over a final event when she speaks about her book ‘A Year in the Life of the Yorkshire Shepherdess’ at the New Headingley Club on 25th March. For full details, pick up a brochure at HEART, Headingley Library or a participating venue, or visit www. headingleylitfest.org.uk. Tickets available on the door or in advance from HEART. Updates are on the LitFest’s Facebook page or on Twitter - @HeadingleyLit

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Adel & Wharfedale Ward Street Cleansing Workshop – Thursday 23rd February 2017 A Street Cleansing workshop for residents and residents’ groups has been arranged for Thursday 23rd February, 10am – 2pm at Pudsey Civic Centre. The aim is to recognise the efforts of volunteers in maintaining local environments; provide networking opportunities for volunteers to share experience; and offer mutual support. It will also identify the types of practical support needed and those best placed to provide it; explore how more people could be encouraged to get involved in

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CLLR AL GARTHWAITE

Headingley Ward As councillors, we often hear from girls and young women about sexual harassment from men, on the streets and in bars and clubs. Harassment can be verbal or physical, and betrays an attitude that women exist entirely for men’s pleasure. It is so widespread that only the most serious assaults are ever reported – and not always then, as women often blame themselves, or fear being disbelieved or having their experience belittled, written off as everyday life. B was groped in a bar. Her protests were shrugged off, until her boyfriend appeared, when the assailant apologised – to him! Bar staff were dismissive, advising against action. (When B called the police, they took it seriously, but by then, the man was long gone.) E. says she can’t go to the shop without some lurking male passing comment or making noises, “no matter what I’m wearing”. M was followed from the bus stop after work: she ran.

ways which are sustainable and self-supporting. There will be an opportunity to share examples of joint actions that have worked and delivered improvements to the appearance of neighbourhoods. It will explore how to influence behaviours, reducing the need for community cleanups and de-littering etc. I would encourage individuals and representatives of community groups to register to attend. If you live in Adel & Wharfedale Ward, email me at barry. anderson@leeds.gov.uk and I will put your name forward.

Unsolicited Telephone Calls A lot of residents contact me regarding the number of

unsolicited telephone calls they receive. I have taken this up with West Yorkshire Trading Standards who advise that a lot of these calls are coming from abroad and therefore are not subject to the same restrictions as for those who are registered with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). Even though the calls may show up as having a UK area code, this may not be the case. There are various products and services that can block nuisance calls but you may need to pay for them. To find out more, talk to your phone provider or consider a call blocker. Read any instructions carefully so as not to block calls you do want. You can also screen calls by having a phone with a “Caller Display” function, or use an answerphone or voicemail. Treat any calls you do not recognise with caution. Ask for the caller’s details, they must give you the name of the organization, the address and phone number – often the caller will just hang up when questioned. Or, you could just hang up!

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Headingley councillors have joined forces with the universities, police and organisations like SARSVL* in the Coalition Against Sexual Violence in Leeds If you grow up with something, you learn to take it for granted. Men may say it’s expected of them, but everyone knows when their behaviour makes someone uncomfortable or frightened. Many women don’t go out alone at night, or if they do, hold keys in their hand, or a rape alarm in their bag. Sexual harassment and violence must end! Headingley councillors have joined forces with the universities, police and organisations like SARSVL* in the Coalition Against Sexual Violence in Leeds, aiming to raise awareness, empower women and educate men, offer self defence, and provide training for bar staff, to make our public and leisure spaces enjoyable, not a source of tension and fear. In the meantime, contact the police about harassment – they will listen – and tell us. * Support After Rape and Sexual Violence in Leeds: 0808 802 3344.

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JONATHAN BENTLEY

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peeding is an issue that we hear a lot about as ward councillors. The latest figures show an 80% chance of being killed or seriously injured if a car hits you at 40mph, but this figure drops to 40% at 30mph, and just 17% at 20mph. However, it is easy for one’s speed to creep up without realising it. Weetwood councillors have funded nine Speed Indicator Devices (SIDs) around the ward to show drivers their speed and these have been very effective in reducing speeds, but we can’t have them on every street. With this in mind, several concerned residents have partnered with the police and the Council’s road safety team to set up a community speed awareness scheme.

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Several concerned residents have partnered with the police and the Council’s road safety team to set up a community speed awareness scheme

Volunteers receive training from the police on how to use portable SIDS, and then go out to potential speeding hotspots. The scheme will focus on raising awareness among drivers of their speeds in these residential areas, and gathering information on the number and scope of the speeding that occurs. Should any streets show significant amounts of speeding, they will be passed to the police for further investigation. It is encouraging to see the community working with the Council and police service and supporting them in their efforts to make our streets safer. We are currently running pilots in Far Headingley and Weetwood. Should you want to get involved we would love to hear from you. You can contact us on the email addresses below, or via 0113 230 1481 or 0113 266 7211.

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TCV Call for Volunteers! The Conservation Volunteers at Hollybush Environment Centre in Kirkstall, are looking for helpers! There are trees to plant, footpaths to build, gardens to prepare for Spring, and learners to support with crafts, woodwork, gardening and cookery. Short courses in woodwork, bushcraft and gardening have just started.

Time to Shine is recruiting members for an Age Friendly Steering Group, to help make Leeds a better place in which to grow old. eeds joined the World Health that would meet regularly. Meetings will Organisation’s Network of take place in various venues around Leeds and participants Age Friendly Cities Meetings will will be reimbursed for in 2014, and an Age Friendly Charter was travel expenses. produced in 2016 first meeting take place in will The take place in early through a citywide consultation. Time to February. People are Shine must now move various venues welcome to attend the on to the next step – first meeting before encouraging groups deciding whether or not to around Leeds continue. No commitment and individuals around the city to action the Charter. is expected at this time. The work could go in many directions, and Emily Axel, Age Friendly Campaign Officer, would like to gather input from people aged over 50 to help shape that direction via a steering group

If you are over 50 and would like to get involved, please contact Emily on 0113 244 1697, emily@opforum.org.uk to discuss it further.

Interested in gaining experience in conservation or social care? “We have opportunities throughout the week and welcome people with a single day to spare and those who might like to give us a day most weeks”, said John Preston, Centre Manager. Hollybush is also looking for people who are interested in gaining experience in the conservation or social care sectors for two or three days a week for around six months. Voluntary Officers help run practical projects, Green Gyms, or support group members on the Centre’s Learning Disability project. In return The Conservation Volunteers provides a comprehensive training package and expenses. For full details, call the Centre on 0113 274 2335, or visit www.tcv.org. uk/hollybush

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Chloe Tear Nominated for National Young Citizen Award Chloe Tear, a Leeds Trinity student from Otley, has been nominated for the 2017 Rotary Young Citizen Award for her work to raise awareness of Cerebral Palsy, through her blog ‘Life as a Cerebral Palsy Student’. “I write a blog and help to run a charity because it is something I love to do”, said Chloe. “It is an unbelievable feeling to be nominated for a national award, and it gives me so much motivation to carry on doing what I am doing.” Chloe began writing her blog three years ago whilst at Prince Henry’s Grammar School and continued writing during the first year of her Psychology and Child Development degree at Leeds Trinity. She has attracted readers from all over the world. “I had never met anyone who had Cerebral Palsy and was struggling to come to terms with my deteriorating health”, said Chloe. “I thought if I set up a blog it would help me process what was happening, and might find others who were experiencing the same thing. I felt that not many people understood the concept of chronic pain or using a wheelchair and I was still a teenager who wanted to have a good time!” In the last 12 months, Chloe has become Head Ambassador for CP Teens UK, which provides support and friendship to young people with cerebral palsy and their families. She also received a National Diversity Award for being a positive role model and was ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Most Inspirational Young Person’ category at the Kids Count Inspiration Awards last month.

Join the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal Every year in March, Marie Curie holds its Great Daffodil Appeal to raise money for people living with a terminal illness. Last year, it raised over £19,000 in Leeds – enough to fund a Marie Curie Nurse for a year.

Chloe has also written for national publications and recently supported American author, Anne Eliot, who was writing two books whose main character had cerebral palsy. View Chloe’s blog at www. cpstudentblog.blogspot.co.uk

This year, Marie Curie will be holding bucket collections across Leeds and urgently needs volunteers to spare a couple of hours to help with these. “We are asking people to support us by donating and wearing a daffodil badge”, said Jen Aspinall, Community Fundraiser. “We urgently need volunteers to help with our collections. It is easy to get involved and lots of fun! We would love to hear from anyone interested.” To sign up, visit www. mariecurie.org.uk or contact Jen on 01274 386190.

OPAL’s ‘Welcome In’ Welcomes Local Community PAL’s ‘Welcome In’ (formerly The Bedford Arms) is holding an Open Day on Saturday 25th February, 11am – 3pm. Located on Silk Mill Drive, the building has been transformed into a community centre open to the wider community and providing a safe, accessible and affordable community space. The Open Day is an opportunity for local residents to learn about the services and activities on offer for OPAL members, and to contribute ideas as to how the centre can be used by the wider community.

“We are so pleased to be able to open the doors of the Welcome In after many months of fundraising”, said Grace Clark, OPAL’s Chairperson. “In 2014 we identified that OPAL needed secure premises for our staff, volunteers, members and activities. The Bedford Arms was vacant and the challenge was whether we could find enough funding to purchase it and make it our new home. Fundraising started In January 2015 and by June we had enough money to buy the building.” Renovation work has included

land clearance, roof repair, repointing, installation of a fire alarm, kitchen renovation, plastering, redecorating and a new café space. OPAL still needs to raise money for two large activity rooms. “I am overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of so many individuals and agencies who have contributed their time and money to OPAL’s ambitious plans”, said Ailsa Rhodes, Project Coordinator. “Thank you to everyone who has helped make this year such a memorable one.” OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) was set up in January 2002 to reduce isolation for older people and to ensure that any person over 60 years and living in their geographical boundaries, can live safely, healthily and confidently in their own home. For further information please contact Ailsa Rhodes at ailsa@opalproject.org.uk, 0113 2619103 / 07598 256683

Home & Garden

he long-tailed tit is a very attractive small bird, quite common and easy to spot, once you become familiar with its distinctive calls. It looks quite different from the unrelated and more familiar blue and great tits, being a tiny round bird with a long narrow tail, pinkish-white above and pinkish-brown below, with dark markings on the head. It is this tail that makes the birds easy to pick out and, for much of the year, outside the breeding season, they move through trees and hedgerows in large family flocks. They are restless and acrobatic, often hanging upside

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Their usual food is invertebrates such as flies, beetles and spiders, but they have also taken to feeding in gardens, particularly on fat and suet balls. In Photo: Spring, they construct John beautifully intricate nests of Bridges moss bound with cobwebs, RSPBcovered in lichen and images. lined with feathers. The com sociability of long-tailed tits is also apparent in their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cooperative breedingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This means that birds who fail to rear their own young will assist in the feeding of the broods of close relatives in their family group.

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Occasional sunny days in February offer a glimpse of the weather to come, acting as a reminder to start preparing for a wonderful Summer garden. Need for Seed! The new season’s seed catalogues are out and packed with exciting ideas for things to sow. Send for a couple of catalogues and select something really different to grow this year. I love Bupleurum with its long lasting green and coppery bracts that are perfect for flower arrangements, Or, how about a Tree Lupin, or a fast growing tall sunflower such as ‘Soraya’ which has tangerine coloured petals and dark centre. Veg lovers have a plethora of varieties to choose from too, so there is no need to grow anything that you’ll see on a supermarket shelf. I’m going to try Asparagus peas for the first time and some courgettes called ‘Tromboncino d’Albenga’, which are said to grow quickly and produce long tasty fruit that are also ornamental. If you have a bit of space in the greenhouse you could grow your own Capers – on a perennial plant with attractive white flowers sporting delicate purple stamens, or Cape Gooseberries for the delightful little orange fruits. Ordered now, your seed should arrive in time to start sowing next month.

Turning over a new leaf I left the borders without tidying them over Winter as I like the seed heads and plumes of grasses for winter interest and to help wildlife. They look dreadfully untidy now though, so it is time to go round chopping off any old flower stems and dead foliage and cutting back deciduous grasses, ready for the Spring growth to start coming through. Be careful not to damage emerging spring bulbs.

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Big clumps of perennials can be divided now whilst they are still dormant, as can clumps of very early flowering bulbs like Snowdrops or Winter aconites once the flowers have faded.

Looking After the Edibles Perennial veg such as Artichokes, Asparagus and Cardoons can be mulched now and it’s also time to start forcing Rhubarb (cover it with a pot to encourage it to send up sweet early shoots), and chitting potatoes (put the seed potatoes out on a cool windowsill so that they begin to shoot). Apple and Pear trees can be pruned this month too.

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CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 161 MINS artin Scorsese’s latest joins the likes of his Last Temptation of Christ and Kundun in being an overt exploration of religion and spirituality; themes which, by virtue of his Roman Catholic upbringing, have remained a source of endless fascination for the director throughout his life and career. Here, the story, set in the 1600s, concerns a pair of Portuguese Jesuit priests Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Garrpe (Adam Driver) who, upon hearing that their mentor Ferreira (Liam Neeson), while spreading the gospel in the far east, has become lost to the church and is rumored to have committed apostasy, set out to Japan to track him down and bring him back into the fold. Arriving in Japan Rodrigues and Garrpe discover a hostile environment where the small, beleaguered Christian community faces brutal persecution. While trying to figure out how to make contact with Ferreira the priests perform the sacraments in secret, knowing that their discovery by the Buddhist shogunate authorities, particularly the feared ‘inquisitor’, will result in torture and likely death. Rodrigues’ and Garrpe’s situation becomes more precarious as the inquisitor’s samurai enforcers terrorize the village and so they decide to leave and split up in their search for Ferreira. Shortly thereafter

This is intense, powerful stuff but also unapologetically heavy going

Rodrigues is captured and taken to Nagasaki where his true test of faith begins.

This story, based on a 1966 novel by Shūsaku Endō, is reputedly one Scorsese has been trying to bring to the screen for decades and is clearly a passion project for the director. While his deep personal interest in and relationship with the subject matter has seen him remain committed to realising his vision of the film, it’s unlikely that Silence will become one of his more highly regarded or widely viewed pictures (I was the sole audience member at the screening I attended). And, to be fair, a film concerning 17th century Jesuit priests, apostasy and religious persecution is kind of a hard sell. Silence is intense, powerful stuff but it is also unapologetically heavy going, slow moving, gravely serious and feels at least as long as its nearly two and three quarter hours running time. For those with the patience, though, it is something of a rewarding experience; the cinematography and sound design are extremely evocative, it’s beautifully shot with some haunting imagery and it features a very strong central performance from Andrew Garfield.

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Irrepressible, disarming and really quite lovely stand-up comic Josie Long brings her much anticipated new show, Something Better, to The Wardrobe on Tuesday 21st February.

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e spoke to Josie recently to ask about the evolution of her new show. When Josie began writing Something Better back in March 2016 she, like all of us, had no idea what kind of tumult and trauma the year still had in store. The show has changed a great deal since its conception and even more so since she’s been workshopping the material – she told us she’d mostly been reacting to things as they happened, then filtering through her comedy. The jumping off point for the new show was Josie thinking and writing about activism – looking into how, in desperate times, one can take direct action to bring about social and political change. With a title promising positivity, Something Better couldn’t be more timely and needed. This is a show about optimism and hopefulness, about looking for people and finding things to look up to. It’s about wanting more from life than it might be up for giving out. It’s about struggling with realising what you are, who you are and what you can’t change about yourself, and about really feeling like an outsider for the first time. It’s a bit about having faith in younger people, and friendship, and activism, and solidarity. She’s been busy interviewing activists about what they do and why, so it’s also about politics and making things happen. And there’s probably a bit where she pretends to be a push-button shower, so it should be silly and fun too, with a few exciting bits! Josie presents Radio 4’s popular short documentary series Short Cuts, which is also one of the top downloaded podcasts today. She regularly writes for the Guardian and has recently appeared on The Island (Channel 4), The Superhuman’s Show (Channel 4), Russell Howards Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit.

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An Eclectic Programme at Howard Assembly Room The Howard Assembly Room has put together a typically eclectic and enticing programme for the upcoming season. ighlights include Ukrainian pianist Lubomyr Melnyk (24 Feb), who brings his astonishing ‘continuous piano’ technique to Leeds. University of Leeds alumnus and Snarky Puppy founder member Bill Laurance (6 March) comes home with a third solo album Aftersun, a paean to life in the cosmos with African percussion and dance music at its heart. Vocal ensemble Trio Mediaeval (8 March) return, their shimmering sound combining with Arve Henriksen’s hushed trumpet and live electronics in an exploration of the medieval musical exchange between Norway and Iceland. Charismatic pianist and band leader Roberto Fonseca (10 March) presents a new fusion of Latin jazz, hip hop and AfroCuban rhythms. Penguin Café (12 March), assembles ace musicians from the likes of Suede and Gorillaz to combine minimalist compositions with the freeform structures of jazz and Latin, African and American world sounds. And, Leveret (17 March) brings together some of folk’s finest instrumentalists – Sam Sweeney, Bellowhead’s fiddle-player, concertina player Rob Harbron and melodeon and accordion star Andy Cutting.

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A special project brings two great jazz and soul talents together in April Pictured: Penguin Cafe

Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali (25 March) offers a rare chance to see some of the greatest exponents of ancient Sufi devotional music. Performances use hypnotic vocal and instrumental repetition to induce a state of ecstasy. Folk troubadour John Smith (31 March) showcases his skilled guitar work, honey-on-gravel vocals and uniquely intimate approach to song writing. And, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (7 April) create their glowing brand of Afro-pop inflected with baskeda (Sierra Leonian reggae) and a jubilant spirit of resistance. Their inspirational live shows radiate love, joy and passion. Courtney Pine featuring Omar (20 April) This special project brings two great jazz and soul talents together to perform original material for the first time, integrating modern British sounds like drum ‘n’ bass with soul, hip-hop and deeply rooted influences from across the Caribbean. AfroCubism Revisited (22 April) explores both the music of the seminal World Music album itself and the influences and roots that fed into it. For full details and tickets, visit www.operanorth. co.uk/howard-assembly-room

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Sarah Jarosz Tues 31 Jan, Brudenell Club, £16.50. One of the brightest lights in acoustic Americana today, earning her credibility where contemporary folk, bluegrass & roots music intersect.

The King Blues

Wed 1 Feb, Key Club, £13.75. Conscious rudeboy ska outfit with raw punk attitude & a commitment to politics & resistance.

Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band

Thu 2 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Geeky sub-rock like a mix of Beck, Adam Green & Ben Kweller, simple, poppy & sweet.

The Blues Band Fri 3 Feb, City Varieties , £21.60. Formed in 1979 by Ex Manfred Mann members Paul Jones & Tom McGuinness.

Julian Cope

Fri 3 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £25.85. Former 80s new romantic hero with Teardrop Explodes & all-round eccentric Englishman performing.

C Duncan Fri 3 Feb, The Wardrobe, £11.

Mercury Music Prize nominated, charming lo-fi folk.

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Feb Belgrave Music Hall, £16.50. A unique acoustic based mix of indie, soul, reggae, Afrobeat & hip hop.

February Inkwell Jazz Jam Sun 5 Feb, 1.30pm at Inkwell, £5 - £7. Bring your horn or your voice & join in the jam session – or just come along & watch the fun! James McMurtry Mon 6 Feb, Brudenell

Social Club, £16.50. Roots / rock artist from Austin, Texas.

Drake

Wed 8 Feb, First Direct Arena, from £56. Lil’Wayne protege, former actor, Grammy Award-winning MC from Canada. A passionate & dynamic performer, renowned for his energetic performances.

Seven Live

Wed 8 Feb, Seven Arts, £6. Monthly music night featuring Keith Hatchet, Pike & Gun, Dom Major & The Jon Palmer Acoustic Band.

Seamus Blake Thu 9 Feb, Seven Arts Leeds,

£14 - £16. New York based saxophonist/ composer, recognised as one of the finest exponents of contemporary jazz.

Ladyhawke

Fri 10 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £15.40. Twinkly, heart-racing ‘80s electro-pop

The Ramonas Thu 23 Feb, Brudenell Social

Eureka Machines

Sat 11 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £9.90. Righteous pop laced with urgent punk & riotous rock. Also appearing: Baby Chaos, Chris Catalyst

Club, £8.80. All female tribute captures the magic of the Ramones in their early days. Dave Kane’s Magic Yaya Band Thu 23 Feb, Seven Arts, £14- £16 Bassist Dave Kane’s new octet has a great groove & feature punchy & brassy unison passages. Great fun with a party atmosphere.

Nicky Allen’s Orca Sun 12 Feb, Inkwell,

The Fall

Tally Ho! Presents: Omni, DUDS, Autobodies, City Yelps Tue 14 Feb,

Bruno Merz

1:30pm, £7 - £9. Jazz & funk.

Wharf Chambers, £8.80. Surprisingly danceable, hook-laden slabs of raw, angular, sonic bliss.

Fufanu

Wed 15 Feb, Oporto Bar, £6.60. Icelandic two-piece who started as a techno duo but now create alt-rock sounds with a backing band.

Tom Grennan Thu 16 Feb, Brudenell Social

Club, £6.60. Singer/songwriter possessing a bluesy, soulful tone balanced with an original indie flair.

Worriedaboutsatan

Fri 17 Feb, Wharf Chambers, £5.50. Electronic music with heart & soul, blending post rock guitar atmospherics & dark, brooding techno beats.

City of London Sinfonia

Sat 18 Feb, Leeds Town Hall, £12.50 - £33.50. Britten – Suite on English Folk Tunes, Finzi – Clarinet Concerto, Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending, Beethoven – Symphony No 7.

Band of Horses Sun 19 Feb, O2 Academy,

£24.75. Dreamy psychedelic pop laced with indie overtones & lashing of 70s prog-rock.

Touche Amore Tue 21 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £15.40. Thought provoking, passionate hardcore/punk band from LA.

Grant-Lee Phillips Wed 22 Feb, Brudenell

Social Club, £16.50 Former lead singer/ songwriter of critically acclaimed Grant Lee Buffalo, talented multi-instrumentalist whose intense lyrics & versatile voice have drawn comparisons to Neil Young, Morrison, Springsteen & Dylan.

Fri 24 Feb, Belgrave Music Hall, £27.50. Seminal post-punk led by the inimitable Mark E Smith.

Sublime soul.

Fri 24 Feb, Seven Arts, £8.

Serious Sam Barrett & David Broad Fri

24 Feb, Korks Wine Bar Otley, £6. The finest in folk, blues, ragtime & country.

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Sat 25 Feb, The Wardrobe, £12.10. Indie-rock compared to The Pixies & Queens of the Stone Age.

Eastgate Big Band Sun 26 Feb, Seven Arts, 1:30pm, £8 - £10. Leeds’ very own all-star 19-piece band play your favourite Michael Jackson hits from the classic albums.

The Handsome Family

Mon 27 Feb, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Unique, darkly comic country-gothic duo.

De La Soul

Tue 28 Feb, O2 Academy, £25.30. One of the most artistic & creative hip-hop acts ever.

Julia Jacklin Tue 28 Feb, Headrow House,

£9.35. A folk/rock/indie/alt-country/grunge singer songwriter.

Leeds Symphony Orchestra

Sat 4 March, 7.30pm St. Chad’s Church, Otley Rd, Far Headingley. Programme: Berlioz – Overture: Beatrice & Benedict; Tchaikovsky – Ballet Suite: Swan Lake; Ponce – Guitar Concerto del Sur (soloist Craig Ogden); Mussorgsky/ Ravel – Pictures at an Exhibition. Tickets (£12, children free) Leeds City Centre Box Office 376 0318 & on door.

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Swim the Channel, Without Leaving Leeds! If you’ve always wanted to swim the English Channel but were put off by the cold, choppy waters, months of training and endless hours in the sea - St Gemma’s sponsored ‘virtual swim’ is the perfect challenge for you! he goal is to swim the 21 miles in your local pool instead of the Channel and to complete it in fewer than 12 weeks. It is free to register and every pound you raise will help St Gemma’s care for people who are living with a terminal illness. By swimming an average of 112 lengths a week, starting on 3rd April, you will complete the crossing in 12 weeks. Swimming is low impact and works the whole body so it is ideal for people of all abilities and ages. It is a great way to build up your stamina or, if you’re a keen swimmer, really push yourself to see if you can complete it even faster. A free fundraising pack will be sent to everyone who registers, which includes a diary to track your lengths, swimming tips, sponsor forms and information about how your fundraising will help support patient care in Leeds. It is only through the fantastic support from the local community that St Gemma’s

Hospice is able to provide all its care and support free of charge. By taking part in this fundraising challenge you will be making a big difference to the lives of patients and their loved ones. To register, visit events.st-gemma.co.uk or call Emily on 0113 218 5559 for further information.

St Chad’s Broomfield Starts New Women & Girls Section In addition to their four weekend teams, two midweek teams, four junior teams and two indoor teams, St Chad’s Broomfield is starting a new women and girls section for 2017.

The club, which plays in front of St Chad’s Church on Otley Road, Far Headingley, is working with the Yorkshire Sport Foundation to create a local hub for women and girls’ cricket, with a view to having all female teams at both senior and junior levels next season. So, now is the time for all women and girls to get involved and start playing! If you haven’t played before, or if you would like to improve your game, the club’s qualified coaches will be on hand at their women and girls indoor net sessions, starting shortly. The club is also looking for new male senior and junior players, as well as volunteers and sponsors. If you would like to get involved, contact Paul on 07795 154444, email chairman@stchadscc.com, or visit www.stchadscc.com

YCCC Partners with Children’s Heart Surgery Fund he Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Yorkshire Cricket Foundation recently announced that the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) was to be the Club’s new charity partner. Over the next two years the Club will work to raise awareness of CHSF, which supports the Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds General Infirmary. This support includes new equipment, accommodation for families, staffing, ward facilities and research. Around 400 children have open-heart surgery at the Unit every year, with around 10,000 patients attending annually for help and treatment. The fund relies on donations from supporters to support patients with

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) and their families through some of the most difficult times of their lives. “This is a very exciting partnership and one where we genuinely believe we can make a difference”, said Mark Arthur, the Club’s Chief Executive. “We are looking forward to working with the dedicated, hardworking team at Children’s Heart Surgery Fund over the next two years and have huge admiration

for their work. If we can help in any way, whether it be raising funds or awareness, then this partnership will have served its purpose.” To mark the start of the partnership, some of the Club’s senior players visited the Heart Unit ahead of the festive period. Tim Bresnan, Jack Brooks, Ryan Sidebottom, Azeem Rafiq and Will Rhodes took time out of pre-season training to hand out gifts and meet patients, their families and the staff.

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Spring Half Term (10th – 20th February) is approaching and there are some fascinating choices to check out around Leeds and Bradford – from a wonderful programme built around Eastern Warriors at the Royal Armouries Museum and ‘Babe the Sheep Pig’ at West Yorkshire Playhouse, to a new exhibition about the seasons at Leeds City Museum, a Library Festival at branches around the city, and Nintendo’s Yo-Kai Watch at Bradford’s National Media Museum.

Leeds Library Fest is back for a third year! It’s all happening between Saturday 4th – Sunday 19th February. A fantastic range of events is planned at libraries across Leeds, including workshops, talks, performances, author events, gaming and much more. The festival begins with a special launch event at Horsforth Library Ballroom on Saturday 4th February (11am – 3pm). Discover craft stalls, fun activities for all ages, a pop-up café by Inkwell Arts and more! New parents will love the Multi-Sensory Social event at Leeds Central Library on Monday 6th

February (10.30 - 11.30am), with taster sessions at Oakwood on Tuesday 7th and Moor Allerton on Friday 10th February, at the same times. Children aged seven or under, are welcome at the Reginald Centre’s Toy Library in Chapeltown on Wednesdays 8th and 15th February (3 – 4pm) for a chance to play with all kinds of toys. On Sunday 12th February (1 – 3pm) young people aged 11+ are invited to Moor Allerton Community Hub to ‘Make Your Own Journal’ with Teresa Flavin. Teresa will help you to create and customise a stunning, one of a kind journal.

There’s a Code/Create/Minecraft session for children aged seven – 11 at Headingley Library on Wednesday 15th February (2 – 3pm). Use Python programming to make awesome things happen in Minecraft! No experience required. Code Create Minecraft will take place at Horsforth and Holt Park libraries on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th February. Booking is essential for most of these activities, so book your place at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents For further information visit www.leeds. gov.uk/ libraryfest

Unfortunately Bradford half term (18th – 26th Feb) is not at the same time as Leeds – but You could still catch the mysterious world of Nintendo’s Yo-Kai Watch at the National Media Museum on 18th/19th and 25th/26th. Yo-kai wander around our world, invisible to most. Usually, they have no bad intentions, but they have minds of their own paired with a unique talent! And when something goes wrong in our everyday life, it’s often because of a mischief-making Yo-kai... With the power of the Yo-kai Watch, people can find these hidden Yo-kai, befriend them, and call upon their powers when they need their help. February half term at the National Media Museum sees a host of free family activities and events inspired by Yo-Kai Watch, including a Nintendo 3DS gaming area, the chance to befriend Yo-kai, see experiments and demonstrations, and take part in creative activities the whole family can enjoy.

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Leeds City Museum’ new exhibition ‘For All Seasons’ runs from 10th February – 28th August and has some special events during Half Term. Explore how the seasons have been represented in art and culture, how we’ve dressed for the weather, and how the natural world responds to the changing seasons. Tuesday Theatrics: Seasons (Tue 14 Feb, 10am4pm). Journey around the world and meet puppet animals, plus craft stations around the museum. This event is run in partnership with The Grammar School at Leeds. Free, but space is limited - tickets allocated on first-come-firstserved basis on the day. Surviving the Seasons (Wed 15-Fri 17 Feb, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm). Embrace your inner Bear Grylls with crafts to test your survival skills. Free. And, after Half Term be sure to take in…. Museum Minis Movies - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Wed 22 Feb, from 10.30am). Film screenings especially for families. £2. Sign and Sing (Thu 23 Feb, 2, 9, 16 Mar, 10.3011.30am) Join Tiny Signers for singing, puppets, musical instruments, stories and BSL signs. Free, booking required. Phone: 0113 378 5001 Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk

Adapted from Dick King-Smith’s children’s novel, ‘Babe, The Sheep-Pig’ will be brought to life at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 15th – 18th February. The show will feature stunning puppetry, an original score and a charming ‘baa-ber sheep’ quartet! When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep-dog Fly, and soon discovers a talent for herding. Can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and, when his farmyard friends are in trouble, can Babe save the day? ‘Babe, The Sheep-Pig’ has been adapted for stage by awardwinning playwright David Wood, best known for his adaptations of classic family titles including ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’, ‘James and the Giant Peach’, ‘The BFG’ and ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’.

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RADA Director Encourages Students to Excel Whilst many people dream of a life on the stage, 150 students from Ralph Thoresby School learned about what it takes to succeed at RADA when director Edward Kemp shared his views on the possibility of growth at the heart of the world-famous theatre school.

peaking at a special presentation facilitated by Robert Peston’s ‘Speakers for Schools’ charity, Edward Kemp spoke passionately about the scope to transform oneself beyond one’s natural abilities and to embrace a world in which they had no previous experience. Students made the connection between Ralph Thoresby School’s ethos of ‘Ambition and Achievement for All’ and the philosophy of success that is a cornerstone of RADA. RADA has helped to produce a galaxy of stars ranging from Richard Attenborough to Gemma Arterton and Mark Addy to Sean Bean. Ralph Thoresby students learned that their commitment and hard work could yield similarly impressive outcomes. This year, Ralph Thoresby students achieved their best ever GCSE and A Level results, and staff worked tirelessly to help each student excel. Guaranteed work experience, partnerships with successful universities, and phenomenal extracurricular opportunities are all helping young people secure a future that challenges and rewards. “It was wonderful for our students to hear someone of such gravitas speaking in our theatre”, said Head Teacher, Will Carr. “There was a powerful message there – that you can go on from Ralph Thoresby to achieve great things.”

Horsforth School Play Raises £650 for Horsforth WWI Project welve Year 10 boys from Horsforth School recently presented the play ‘The Pals’, about underage soldiers facing the enemy at the start of the battle of the Somme, and raised £650 for the Horsforth WWI project. The play led to other fundraising activities, such as bag-packing, and they held a festival of remembrance and a fashion show. “We also recently handed over cheques totaling £600 to the Royal British Legion and the Army Benevolent Fund”, said Ethan Wright, one of the actors in ‘The Pals’, “and our swimmers raised £700 last year for the Horsforth Cenotaph lighting fund.”

Ethan has raised a further £800 through Just Giving for the Horsforth Cenotaph lighting fund via a sponsored swim. “At present I’m recovering from a fractured wrist”, said Ethan, “but hopefully the swim will take place shortly and the lighting will be switched on in March.”

“Ethan is commendably modest about his involvement”, said teacher James Bovington, who wrote ‘The Pals’. “He played his part superbly and has continued fundraising. If you would like to support him, just search Ethan Wright on Just Giving.’

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Small Talk New Research Unit Studies How Children Learn Language esearchers at the University of Leeds are gaining new insights into child language acquisition thanks to the recently launched Leeds Child Development Unit.

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Here, researchers in linguistics investigate how children learn to communicate and how they interact with other people. Most of the research is done through observing how children use language during specially designed activities. The unit works with local nurseries, schools, and families who volunteer to participate in studies, either at school or by going into the LCDU lab. The LCDU runs a variety of studies using toys, games, books, and computers, with children from birth to around ten years of age. Findings from these studies help to answer questions about how grammar, vocabulary, and effective communication develop.

Families who sign up to the database will be contacted when their child reaches an age suitable for a particular study. At that point, a researcher will explain the plans for the study and families can decide if they would like to participate. Studies typically last for around 30 minutes. Carers stay with their child, and the children usually have a lot of fun! The LCDU’s current work is looking at the types of language three year old children hear during shared book reading. By doing this, researchers hope to learn more about the links between the language a child hears and their own language development. The LCDU is looking for more families to take part in language research. For further information or to register, please visit leedscdu.org, email lcdu@leeds.ac.uk, or call 0113 343 3564 and leave a message.

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Newlaithes Wildlife Area Gets New Housing for Birds & Bats! upils at Newlaithes Primary School in Horsforth were recently presented with a collection of bat and bird boxes for the school’s wildlife area by housebuilder Redrow. “We’ve had the wildlife area for a few years now but it had become overgrown and untidy so, with the help of parents, we decided to get it back in order”, said teacher Marianne Bastey. “We have extensive grounds at the school and we wanted to expand the wildlife area and encourage children to think more about the environment and get involved in the world around them. We’ve grown our own vegetables and flowers, and the younger ones have previously had the chance to keep hens and collect eggs. We wanted to offer more and the bird and bat boxes will be great.”

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Community Notices ACTIVE Adel War Memorial Association Snooker Section Church Lane, Adel. Three tables available most afternoons & evenings, 7 days a week. Details: Dave

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welcoming group meets Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. All abilities welcome. Equipment provided. £3/5 for 1/2 hours; £2/3 under 18s. Under 16s to be accompanied. Coaching available twice a month. Details: Liz 07904

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

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297561, e.jeffery111@ntlworld.com Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 261 9732, cookridge. ramblers@outlook.com Leeds City Ladies Football Club Based in Adel & currently recruiting new players for 2016/17 season. Trains Thurs pm & plays on Sun. Details: Brian Wilks 07587 143430, abce@wilks11.freeserve.co.uk Leeds Softball is looking for new players & teams to join its indoor softball sessions, Mon 7 – 9pm at Corpus Christi Catholic College, Neville Rd, LS9 0TT. Perfect for beginners to learn fielding & batting. First session free, £4 thereafter.

Guisley Art Club Mon 6 Feb, 1.15pm University of Leeds Staff Walking Club organises at least one walk (5-12 miles) most weekends. All welcome. No membership charge. Details: David

at Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Rd, Guiseley, LS20 9EP. Robert Dutton demonstration. Non members welcome, £5. Details: www.guiseleyartclub.co.uk,

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Wheels 4 Fun Disability Cycling Group meets Sat 11am – 1pm at

Horsforth Art Society meets Wed,

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 Cricket Foundation Running Club meets Mon, 5.30pm

Details: LeedsSoftball@gmail.com, LeedsSoftball.com

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

Meanwood Cricket Club (2nd oldest

cook@yorkshirecricketfoundation.com

club in Leeds!) is looking for new players. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd. it runs 2 sides in the Wetherby League. Pre season nets Sundays 19 Feb – 26 March 4 – 5pm Headingley Cricket School. Details: Rob Guest (1st Capt) or

Quentin Cleal (Club Sec) 07917 470232 St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club Winter Indoor Nets The club runs 7 senior & 5 junior teams & is looking for new players (men, women, boys, girls) to join. Winter indoor nets start shortly. Details:

Paul 07795 154444, www.stchadscc. com

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.

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

ARTS & CRAFTS Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon 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

7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, LS18 4RF. 1 Feb: Caricaturist workshop with Kelly Cox; 22 Feb: Portrait painting with Brian Bolston. Non members welcome. Details: 268 8231, www.

horsforthartsociety.wordpress.com Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. 14 Feb: Demonstration with David Newbould - drawing & painting people; 28 Feb: Practical workshop on Chinese brush painting COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Adel Parish Church Coffee Morning Sat 4 Feb, 10.30am –noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel, Enjoy some homemade scones & cakes. All welcome.

Afternoon Tea at The Granary Best afternoon teas in idyllic setting. Enjoy a 3-Tiered cake stand. Make it extra special with glass of Prosecco or Pimms. Book Little Granary Conservatory for parties of 15-25 from 3.30pm. Details: 230 3600, Crag House Farm, Otley Old Rd. LS16 7NH www.craghousefarm.com

Coffee Morning Sat 4 Feb, 10.30am – 12 noon in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Homemade scones & cakes come & enjoy. Horsforth Farmers’ Market Sat 4 Feb, 9am – 12.30pm St Margaret’s School car park. Sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together.

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British Heart Foundation seeks

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people to join local fundraising groups to help raise funds for lifesaving research.

nights 3rd Mon (20 Feb, 20 Mar) at Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) Chapel Allerton from 8.30pm + full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, book groups. Details: Liz enquiries@

Details: Sue Green 01274 548324, greens@bhf.org.uk, www.bhf.org.uk/ localfundraising

leedsivc.org.uk Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets 6 Feb at Cookridge Village Hall & 20 Feb at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, both 10.30am – 12 noon. Details: 07876 562 686, www.

cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.org Adel & District Horticultural Society meets 2nd Mon (Sept-May), 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, at 7.45 pm.13 Feb: Martin Walker talks about ‘Welsh Rare-bits’. New members welcome.

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Day Sat 4 Feb (4 Mar, 1 Apr, 6

Leeds Decorative and Fine Arts Society Talks, visits, study days. Meets 3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP. Forthcoming talks include ‘Hogarth, a harlot, a rake & a marriage’ (Feb), ‘Grayson Perry’ (April), ‘Sixties Photography’ (Sept). Details: 808 6313, secretary@

May, 3 June 3) Meet 10am at car park opposite the main entrance on A660. Tools, instruction, tea & cake provided.

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Details: Ann 216 0630

1st Tues, 8pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. All welcome. Monthly speakers.

British Cactus & Succulent Society

Horsforth in Bloom meets 1st Sat

meet third Mon, 7.30pm at St Columbus Church, 70 Headingley Lane LS6 2DH. Varied programme with speakers on a wide range of topics. Details: www.leeds.

each month (4 Feb), 10am in Horsforth Museum. New members welcome.

Details: Pat 225 0030, patdixon2@ ntlworld.com

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Community Notices

64 Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meeting: Tues 21 Feb at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495,

info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk Leeds Philatelic Society meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 7pm at the Oxford Place Centre, Oxford Pl. LS1 3AX. Visitors & new members welcome. Details: John Edwards 01977 793566, www. leedsps. org.uk Leeds RSPB Group meets Wed 15 Feb, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9DX for illustrated talk by Laurence Rose on ‘The Long Spring’, following the advance of Spring from the Mediterranean to the Arctic. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com National Trust Association Leeds meets 2nd Tues of month, 10.30am in St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. for coffee & a talk. 14 Feb: ‘The Settle Carlisle Line’. 7 March: AGM. All welcome. Details: Phil

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White Rose Speakers Club meets every 2nd & 4th Monday (13 & 27 Feb), 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their self-confidence & have fun. Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline 269 3542

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Sunday Birdwatchers Fancy a pleasant day out bird watching with a friendly bunch of birders? Coach picks up at Bramley Town End & Infirmary St, Leeds, Sundays Feb – Nov. Only £12. Details:

Horsforth Choral Society Mixed voice

Keith 07757 302521, Steve 07939 033936

choir rehearsing Mon, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre for concert on Tues 4 Apr in St Margaret’s Church ‘A Celebration of the Mass from the Romantic Period to the present Day’ Details: 07958

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society

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meets Wed 15 Feb, 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. LS5 2A for an evening with David Steele who will talk about pelargoniums - from cuttings to showing. Visitors welcome. Details:

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

Jazz Night at Crag House Farm (Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, L16 7NH) Last Friday each month. Featuring Chris White Jazz Trio. Two course meal £19.95. Book early.

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New White Rose Orchestra Thurs 23 Feb, 7.30pm Adel Methodist Church, Holt Lane, LS16 7NX (behind Lawnswood Arms). A concert of light classical music conducted by Christopher Irvin. Tickets £5 (incl refreshments) from 267 4507, blchadwick@talktalk.net, or on door.

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:

West Riding Opera Choir Small group

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Adrienne 369 7077, infoowls@gmail. com

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:

Age UK Leeds Silver Surfers Programme Baffled by computers, tablets

Otley Chamber Orchestra This friendly amateur orchestra meets fortnightly, Sunday 7- 9pm at Otley Courthouse. New string & brass players very welcome (Grade 5 & above). Details:

David Bainbridge 07960 228769 Wharfedale Male Voice Choir meets Mon, 2 – 4pm at Eric Lefevre Church Hall, Bradford Rd. Burley-in-Wharfedale. Membership from towns all around area. Looking forward to season of new concert bookings singing rich tapestry of popular music. Details: Terry Williams 01943

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or mobile phones? Sign up for low cost/ no cost training sessions taking place at venues across Leeds, run by experienced tutors. Courses run for six 2 ½ hr sessions. Always time to ask questions or go over things again. Details: 389 3000,

frontofhouse@ageukleeds.org.uk 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.

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 Tea Dance for the Over 60s Every Friday afternoon at Old Pool Bank Village Hall, Quarry Farm Rd. LS21 3BT. Very popular event running for over 30 years. New faces very welcome to dance or just socialize. £2.50 incl raffle ticket. Details: Barbara 07840 133332

66 SPIRITUAL Ash Wednesday Service Wed 1 March, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Church, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. A service of ‘Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes’ to mark the start of Lent. A warm welcome to all.

Details: Parish Office 274 4322 (9am – noon, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) Horsforth Churches Together Lent Groups start on Ash Wednesday 1 March. Details: 258 3521 Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 5

Community Notices Café Philosophique meets Thurs 16 Feb, 7.30pm at Richmond House School Sports Pavilion off Glen Rd. Weetwood for a talk by Helen Stiles on ‘How Can Education Support Community Development & Integration’. £4. Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am – noon at Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. 1 Feb: Geoffrey Forster on ‘The Building of the Bramhope Tunnel’; 8 Feb: Malcolm Johnson on ‘Children’s Favourites in the Sixties’; 15 Feb: Dr Christine Harlan discusses the US election; 22 Feb: Dr Catriona Morrison looks at dementia.

Feb, 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2 8AJ (near Leeds Arena), a talk by Chad Manion (London) on ‘A Theosophy of Time & the Untold Story of Earth’. Free. Details:

Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld. com

www.ts-leeds.org.uk/

11 Feb, 2 – 3.30pm. A talk by Philip Wilde at Horsforth Library Ballroom unravelling the Leeds provenance of the book used by the monks of Kirkstall Abbey. Free, booking required – www.ticketsource. co.uk/leedslibraryevents

SUPPORT Leeds Samaritans Confidential, nonjudgmental 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 Parkinson’s UK Supporting all affected by Parkinson’s disease. Meets 2nd Wed in St Chad’s Parish Centre (ex Aug & Dec). 8 Feb: AGM; 8 March: Andrew Garforth on ‘Assisted Living’; 12 Apr: ‘Images of Leanne’. Details: cookcarolann55@

gmail.com, cannesmith46@gmail.com, phil_mcshane@yahoo.co.uk /225 1166 Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients.

Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues of month, 7.45pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. LS6. Visitors welcome. Detail: 294 5626

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

Tuesday Club Ladies’ Lunch Group 500 years of The Kirkstall Missal Sat

Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 13 Feb, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6 3BG. Prof Mark Johnson on ‘Ouch! Does that hurt? – the Peculiarities of Pain & its Management’, £3.

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society with Leeds City Museum Thurs 23 Feb, 2pm at Leeds City Museum - A Talk by John McGoldrick on ‘Armley: Enterprising Mill & Museum’. All welcome.

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

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

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Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 2 Feb: ‘Old Fashioned Remdies’ with Ruth Nettleton; 2 March: ‘My Life and Farming’ with Bill Cowling; 6 Apr: ‘Australia – Cairns to Tasmania’ with Tony Birkitt. Details: Joan McShane 225 1166

monthly, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Headingley. 1 Feb: ‘Mountain Rescue’ with Steve Owers; 1 March: ‘The Auctioneer Today’ by Caroline Hawley.

Details: Mrs Muriel Huntley 230 1584

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

MISC/ EVENTS Films at HEART Independent films from around the world 2nd Tues of month, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. LS6 3HN. 14 Feb: the Argentinian/Spanish film ‘Truman’. Tickets on door £6/£5/£4. Members & non-members welcome. Details: www. facebook.com/FilmsAtHeart Ian Mcmillan & Tony Husband Fri 10 Feb at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Comedy, cartoonery, poetry & improv! Two funny men reflect upon local stories & legends. In partnership with LitFest 2017. Details: www.heartcentre.org.uk ‘Stepping Out of Line’ Fri 3 Feb, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. A script in hand production by Sound Company Men’s Choir. When & why does walking become seeking, seeking protesting, protesting marching? They looked for a thread to connect some of our biggest social upheavals. £5/£3.50 from 275 4548, www. heartcentre.org.uk

Café Economique Tues 7 Feb: Prof Gary Craig, Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull, on ‘Modern Slavery in the UK: How it Affects You & What You Can Do About it’. 7.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton £4.

Horsforth WI meets monthly, 7.30pm in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062

The Big Quiz Sat 18 Feb, 6.30pm in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane. Fish & chip supper. Tickets (£10 children free) from Sylvia Halliday, 267 1708 or Beryl Thompson 267 3875

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