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as well as three other challenges to raise funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields; and Hope Pastures’ Fun Dog Show & Fete is back and is bigger and better than ever! Plus there’s RSPB’s Big Wild Night Out, the St Gemma’s Colour Run, and our Tracy Foster wins Silver at the Chelsea Flower Show with her ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden. Don’t forget to send us your news and notices for our August edition – the deadline is 5th July (12th July for advertising). We look forward to hearing from you.

With the drama of the General Election behind us, hopefully we will now have a couple of months of lazy, hazy Summer days to enjoy and time to recharge our batteries! Things to look out for this month include the Howard Hodgkin exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield; the Kirkstall Art Trail which features the work of over 70 local artists and creative organisations; and the North Leeds Food Festival in Roundhay Park – back for its second year. Friends of Beckett Park have planned a ‘Picnic on the Park’, with music by Bassa Bassa; Jean Piper is Diving for Clive again

14 Howard Hodgkin: Painting India at The Hepworth The first comprehensive exhibition exploring the inﬂuence of India on his work.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

32 Picnic on the Park Friends of Beckett Park hold their annual community picnic.

17 Kirkstall Art Trail - The annual

35 Hope Pastures’ Fun Dog Show and Fete -

celebration of art in the community, featuring the work of over 70 local artists.

Now in its fifth year this is a great day out, even if you don’t have a dog!

24 North Leeds Food Festival Returns to Roundhay Park -

37 RSPB’s Big Wild Sleep Out - The RSPB encourages the nation to sleep

With an expanded range of food and drink alongside exciting entertainment.

under the stars to discover more about wildlife at night.

39 Tracy Takes Silver at Chelsea! Our regular ‘Garden Round Up’ columnist takes Silver at the Chelsea Flower Show!

44 Get Ready to Rock the Rainbow! -

Leeds Colour Run – the biggest, brightest, happiest and most colourful 5km Leeds has ever seen!

50 City Varieties Youth Theatre Presents ‘Loserville’

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Leeds Trinity University Celebrates 50 Years EDITORIAL Carole Carey-Campbell carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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eeds Trinity is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary throughout the 2016-17 academic year with a calendar of events including high-profile lectures. At a recent reception at Leeds Civic Hall, TV presenter and Chancellor of Leeds Trinity, Gabby Logan, congratulated the institution, and highlighted its work with 2,500 businesses across the region. “At Leeds Trinity we prepare our students for life – and our work with businesses is one of the most important objectives of the institution”, said Gabby. “The university is focused on ‘professionalising’ its students, nurturing the whole person and developing skills through its courses.” This was echoed by Stephanie Burras, Chief Executive of Ahead Partnership and Chair of the Employability and Skills Board for Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP). “LEP aims to increase high level skills,

boost business growth and widen employment in the region, and the work Leeds Trinity is doing is complementing this substantially”, she said. “The six week work placements are of huge benefit to our regional businesses, and many Leeds Trinity students continue working for their placement provider.” Graduate employability at Leeds Trinity has risen by 10% in the last five years, with 71% of students gaining a graduate-level job. Retention in the region is also higher than the national average, with 78.7% of students gaining employment in Yorkshire and Humber after graduation. Leeds Trinity University was established in 1966 as two Catholic teacher training colleges with an intake of just 300 students. Today, the University has 3,500 students and offers 88 degree courses. For more information, visit www. leedstrinity50.co.uk

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VESTA VICTORIA (VICTORIA LAWRENCE), 1873 – 1951 ‘QUEEN OF THE MUSIC HALL’

Victoria Lawrence first stepped on stage when she was four, billed as ‘Baby Victoria’, singing and dancing alongside her comedian father and her mother, a singer. Her family roots were deeply embedded in Leeds working class life, but like her parents she was to seek fame and fortune elsewhere. Audiences in the raucous music halls of the day loved her slightly saucy comic songs, delivered in cockney style with rousing choruses. She became an international vaudeville star, ‘England’s premier comedienne’, commanding a record salary when she came back to perform at the City Varieties. Like her best known songs, her personal life was tinged with naughtiness and scandal, giving the newspapers scope for titillating headlines! he was born in Holbeck in 1873, the second child of Joseph Lawrence, working then as a mechanic, and Emma, a cloth weaver. Joseph had been brought up in the old, grim Holbeck workhouse, while Emma had worked in the flax mills since childhood. They married in 1870 when 20-year-old Emma was pregnant, and found they could escape their wretched past and the daily grind by performing together, perhaps first in pubs and then at the new music halls springing up around Leeds. Joseph (‘Joe’) developed a comedy act which now seems bizarre but was very popular: blacking his face and singing upside-down, waving his legs like arms while a model head was held on top – billed as the ‘amazing double-headed electric-footed negro’! Emma took the name Marion Nelson, and sang character songs. When pretty little Victoria arrived, they took her along as an added attraction. Constantly on tour, with little chance of schooling, she was destined for the stage.

adultery and cruelty. In 1912, on tour in America, she married her manager, Herbert Terry, and had a second child, but it turned out that his wife was still alive, so the marriage was bigamous (a disconcerting echo of the punch-line from ‘Waiting at the Church’ – ‘Can’t get away to marry you today, My wife won’t let me!’). When Terry’s wife died in 1920 they married again, legally, but he left her a few years later, and she divorced him for desertion. The newspapers had a field day. She retired from the stage during her years with Terry, but after her divorce in 1926 staged a comeback, sometimes appearing with her brother Lawrence Barclay, a songwriter and

After graduating from ‘Baby’ to ‘Little

actor. But tastes were changing and she was

Victoria’ at nineteen she took the name Vesta

ageing. By the early ‘30s she was no longer top

Victoria and went solo, while Joe moved

of the bill, though she appeared at the Royal

into theatre management and Emma looked

Variety Performance at the Palladium in 1932,

after the growing family, based in London

as one of the stars of ‘the good old days’. She still made occasional appearances in Leeds at

now. This was the great era of music hall and variety, theatres packed every night for two

MFrom the 1890s onwards she regularly

the Hippodrome, City Varieties and other halls,

performances, changing every week, with

toured the vaudeville circuit in the USA and

and figured in a couple of films and on the radio

prices from three pence. Victoria toured the

was a huge star there, winning rave reviews

into the ‘40s.

country, always on the move. Her signature

– and, she said, showers of love letters and

She died in 1951 at her London home,

song was ‘Daddy wouldn’t buy me a bow-wow’,

jewellery! She topped the bill wherever she went

still a wealthy woman. Alongside money and

written specially for her – it was an instant

and could demand big money- £50 a week. A

jewellery she left the old wicker basket that

hit, sung and whistled everywhere. She made

spirited fighter for her rights, she won substantial

had always accompanied her on tour, and the

other songs her own: ‘Waiting at the church’,

damages from the powerful Moss Empire in 1914

originals of some of her famous songs, which

‘Poor John’, ‘Our lodger’s such a nice young

over the terms of her contract.

found wry humour in the trials of ordinary

man’, enjoyed for their sly innuendo. Small and

Her personal life was less successful. In

people, especially women at the hands of men

vivacious, with a teasing deadpan delivery, she

1897 she married a theatrical manager, Frederick

– reflecting the story of her own life: ‘It ain’t all

was adored by her audiences, who roared out

McAvoy – she was already expecting her first

honey and it ain’t all jam’!

the catchy choruses.

child. Six years later she divorced him for

Eveleigh Bradford

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ive teams from Customer Services at HSBC took part in Leeds Mencap’s corporate charity challenge, together with several other local businesses, including Zurich Insurance and Winston Solicitors. They were all challenged to take a £50 loan and raise as much money as possible for the charity. While it was extremely close, there could only be one winner and that was Team Wright. Their fundraising ideas included bag packing at Marks & Spencer’s, a sponsored 10K walk along the Leeds to Rodley canal, bake sales, silent auctions, and two darts competitions which resulted in the team raising £1,689. Leeds Mencap, which provides support for adults and children with learning disabilities, was delighted with the support it received, raising over £10,000 in total. “Our Apprentice Challenge is proving to be a popular way for local businesses to support the work

that we do across Leeds”, said Sarah Hooker, Head of Fundraising. “It gives them the opportunity to be really creative and raise funds in a way that best suits the team – it is great for team building as well as helping us to provide our vital services.” Teams are already signing up for 2018 Apprentice Challenge. For more information contact 0113 2351331 or info@leedsmencap.org.uk

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Barber Shop Chronicles ‘Barber Shop Chronicles’, a dynamic new play inspired by a Leeds barber, opens at West Yorkshire Playhouse on Wednesday 12th July and runs until 29th July. ritten by Inua Ellams, the play centres around the conversations African men have in barber shops, and the role they play in their lives – from newsroom to political platform, local hot-spot to confessional, preacher-pulpit to football stadium. It travels from a barber shop in London to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra, where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Inua researched the project in Africa, London and Leeds – where he met a barber from Stylistics on Chapteltown Road who inspired one of the play’s central characters.

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“The characters in Barber Shop Chronicles are deftly connected across continents and narratives and the play brims with energy, wit and heart”, said James Brining, Artistic Director of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

The cast includes Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun, Maynard Eziashi, Simon Manyonda, Patrice Naiambana, Cyril Nri), Kwami Odoom, Sule Rimi, Abdul Salis David Webber, and Anthony Welsh ‘Barber Shop Chronicles’ is a co-production by West Yorkshire Playhouse, the National Theatre and Fuel, which works locally, nationally and internationally to develop, create and tour new performance to the widest possible audience. It is directed by Bijan Sheibani and designed by Rae Smith, with lighting design by Jack Knowles, movement direction by Aline David and sound design by Gareth Fry.

The Song Cycle Project Takes on Vaughan Williams n Saturday 29th July, the Song Cycle Project presents its take on Vaughan Williams’ ‘Songs of Travel’ at the Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street LS1 6AL, at 6.30pm. The Song Cycle Project, made up of Sara Knight, Rachel Dangerfield and Philip Jackson, three graduate singers from Leeds College of Music and Royal Northern College of Music, challenges the boundaries and stereotypes of classical music and how it’s performed. In this performance, they collaborate with dancer Martha Gosnold, to add another dimension. These nine thought-provoking songs explore the themes of ‘home’ and ‘travel’. The concert is in aid

of Communication Matters, which values people who use any form of communication, and promotes the individual’s right to participate in all aspects of life by using the most appropriate means of communication to express their thoughts, feelings, needs and desires. It offer information and support on ways of communicating for people who have no voice through brain injury, stroke, MND. For more information about the charity please visit website: www. communicationmatters.org.uk/ Tickets available from www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vaughangives-voice-tickets-34753739370

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Howard Hodgkin: Painting India at The Hepworth The Hepworth Wakefield will present the first comprehensive Howard Hodgkin exhibition to explore the enduring influence India had on his work. He first visited India in 1964 and returned almost annually.

Visiting India changed my way of thinking Showing work from this time period offers an insight into Hodgkin’s relationship to India while also revealing the evolution of his pictorial language from the figurative work of the 1960s through to the dynamic, gestural style of recent years. As a painter of memories and experiences, many of the works capture the artist’s sensory impressions of India, from fierce blazing sunsets to heavy oppressive rains, landscapes and cities he has visited, and portraits of the people he has befriended.

bout 35 works from the last 50 years will be exhibited, from Hodgkin’s earliest India inspired paintings of the 1960s through to new work completed in India earlier this year, before his death in March. Hodgkin is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest painters and has been a central figure in contemporary art for over half a century.

“I fell in love with Indian art when I was at school, thanks to the enterprising art master, Wilfrid Blunt”, said Hodgkin following a visit to The Hepworth Wakefield in 2016. “I longed to visit India, but only managed to do so in my early thirties. It proved a revelation. It changed my way of thinking and, probably, the way I paint.”

Rarely seen photographs and documents from Hodgkin’s personal archive will also feature in the exhibition, as well as journals documenting his journeys in India, which will be displayed publicly for the first time. Howard Hodgkin: Painting India is on display from 1st July – 8th October 2017

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Maggie’s Culture Crawl:

Take a Walk on the Cultural Side n Friday 29th S e p t e m b e r, Culture Crawl Leeds will take you on a fabulous 10k route around the city, raising money for Maggie’s Yorkshire, and u n c ove r i n g history, art and culture, with exclusive night access to some amazing buildings. After registration and entertainment at Holy Trinity Church, there will be an exclusive experience at Leeds City Museum, highlighting important pieces from 540million years of history, including some unavailable to the public. You will visit the Corn Exchange, full of architectural delights and entertainment especially for you, and then move on to The Tetley for a rare evening viewing of their acclaimed art gallery,

You’ll uncover history, art and culture

alongside the history of the building itself. The Crawl concludes at The Queens Hotel where, two storeys down, you will explore fascinating tunnels and hidden rooms. You may even find the answer to the rumours that the Queens has a door opening directly onto the River Aire,

before finishing in the Chandelier Room with well deserved refreshments. Maggie’s partner, first direct, has already registered a large team, and provided volunteers to help with the event, which is open to corporate teams, and families or individuals. Sign-up before 1st August and you will get 25% off the £20 registration fee. Participants are asked to raise £80 in sponsorship for the Maggie’s Yorkshire Centre, to be built in the grounds of St James’s University Hospital. With 30,000 new diagnoses a year in Yorkshire, you will be supporting people affected by cancer across the region. To register, visit www.maggiescentres. org/ccleeds

Kirkstall Art Trail – More Venues, More Art, More Fun! his year’s Kirkstall Art Trail will take place on Saturday 15th/ Sunday 16th July, from 11am to 5pm. This annual celebration of art in the community features the work of over 70 local artists and creative organisations, and is hosted at various venues across Kirkstall, including Kirkstall Abbey, Hollybush Conservation Centre, St Stephen’s Church, private homes and Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park. Now in its third year, the Trail will include a variety of exhibitions, free workshops, and activities suitable for all ages and abilities. As usual, you will have the chance to meet the artists and

makers, learn new skills, and enjoy art in an informal environment, and you can look forward to discovering a huge variety of art, including paintings, textiles, jewellery design and much more.

Following last year’s successful Yellow Gnome Trail, this year organisers are asking visitors to track their Kirkstall Art Trail Llamas, which will be hidden at several top-secret locations over the weekend. Full details of activities, refreshment sites and exhibitions are available on the Kirkstall Art Trail map, which is downloadable from www.kirkstallarttrail.com and will be available at venues throughout the event. For more information, contact kirkstallarttrail@outlook.com Twitter @KirkstallArt Facebook: www.facebook.com/ kirkstallarttrail

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Sam Bailey is to star alongside Jodie Prenger in Kay Mellor’s ‘Fat Friends The Musical’ when it premières at Leeds Grand Theatre later this year. am rose to fame when she won the tenth series of The X Factor. She went on to become a No.1 recording artist and received public acclaim for her role as Ma Morton in the recent UK tour of ‘Chicago’. She’s now taking on the muchloved role of Betty in Fat Friends, originated on screen by Alison Steadman. “I loved the show when it was on ITV”, said Sam, “and I feel so honoured to be working with such very talented people – Kay Mellor and Nick Lloyd Webber in particular. I know I am going to learn so much working with them and I can’t wait to start rehearsals!” The TV drama has been adapted for the stage by its creator Kay Mellor, whose extensive television credits include ‘Band of Gold’, ‘The Chase’, ‘The Syndicate’, ‘In the Club’, and whose stage credits include ‘A Passionate Woman’, which recently played at The Grand. “I watched every

episode of The X Factor when Sam was in it”, said Kay. “To me she was an ordinary woman; a mother and a wife who had the voice of an angel and a wonderfully warm personality. I auditioned Sam for about one minute for Fat Friends the Musical - as soon as she said my words and I looked in her eyes, I knew that she understood the character of Betty. She is an instinctive actress who will bring great depth and warmth to the character. I’m delighted to be working with her.”

I auditioned Sam for about one minute - as soon as she said my words, I knew that she understood the character of Betty ‘Fat Friends The Musical’ sees the nation’s favourite group of dieters reunited, with Jodie Prenger leading the company in the role of Kelly Stevenson. With original music by Nicholas Lloyd Webber, Fat Friends will open at Leeds Grand Theatre in November ahead of an extensive UK tour. Tickets (£20 - £50) are available now from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

Thoresby Society Publishes Mass Observation Diaries ass Observation was set up in 1937 to document the lives of ordinary people. Its first main publication, ‘May the Twelfth: Mass-Observation Day Surveys 1937’, published the testimony of over 200 observers on Coronation Day, 12th May. From August 1939, as war approached, MO asked its observers to keep diaries, and by 1945 some 480 people had done so. This volume publishes diaries from three Leeds’ residents in 1939-40: Joan and Tony Ridge of Far Headingley, who had come to Leeds from London in the Spring of 1938; and Henry Novy, who was sent to Leeds for military training in November 1940 as a result of his call-up.

The Ridges recorded their daily experiences in Leeds as the war closed in on their lives, including the problems of the blackout and fears for loved ones thought to be in danger. They discussed their attitudes to the War and to the Germans – he was of German descent and they had relations and friends in France. In a period that has come to be known as the ‘phoney war’, their lives were less disrupted than they might have expected, and travel and leisure continued to be relatively easy. Their thoughtful writing reveals some of the attitudes of the local population and the views of friends and neighbours, as well as their own private feelings.

All three diarists had literary interests. The Ridges wrote of the theatre, cinema and music; and Novy’s diary says a lot about the mainly working-class men with whom he spent time every day – soldiers in training whose families were suddenly under threat from German bombing. These diaries capture much of the vivid immediacy of everyday wartime life. Patricia and Robert Malcolmson are social historians who have published many books and articles on English history, including editions of several Mass Observation. They now live in British Columbia. Available from The Thoresby Society, The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial Street, LS1 6AL

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Call for Artists: Shining a Light on Northern Art ew Light 2017, the most talked about Prize Exhibition in the North, is open for entries until 31st July. Organisers are calling for contemporary Northern artists to apply for this high profile exhibition, which boasts some of the region’s largest art awards, totalling more than £15,000. Shortlisted artists will feature in the New Light Prize Exhibition, which will tour three prestigious venues: the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle; Huddersfield Arts Gallery and Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle. And, for the first time, artists will have the opportunity to exhibit at a week-long exhibition at the Bankside Gallery, London. New Light is open to artists (aged over 18) at any stage of their careers and aims to raise the profiles of Northern artists. Contemporary artists born, based, or who have studied in

New Light boasts some of the region’s largest art awards

the North of England: Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland and Yorkshire, should apply online at www.newlight-art.org. uk before 5pm on 31st July 2017. This year’s awards include the £10,000 Valeria Sykes Prize, a Patron’s Choice Award of £2,500 and a Printmakers’ Prize. This year’s judges are contemporary artist Charming Baker; Frances Spalding CBE, renowned art critic and writer; Thom Hetherington, CEO of the Buy Art Fair and The Manchester Contemporary; Reyahn King, Chief Executive York Museums Trust; Anna Wilkinson, Director of Northern Print; and artist Emerson Mayes, CEO of New Light. Artists are invited to submit wall-hung work in a wide range of media, including prints, drawing and painting, online at www. newlight-art.org.uk

Sing ON Taster Sessions pera North is holding free taster sessions for its new Sing ON programme in two North Leeds venues on Tuesday 25th July at St Barnabas Church, Alwoodley, 10.15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.45am, and Oakwood Church (New Room), 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.30pm. Sing ON is a programme of weekly music and singing activity for adults over 55. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in engaging workshops, led by professional artists in a relaxed and friendly environment, to experience the joy of singing as part of a group, make new friends and take part in exciting cultural activities, in their area. Opera North would love to welcome as many people as possible to these taster sessions, to give people an insight into what Opera North can offer and what they could expect from attending regular sessions. All being well, they hope to launch in both venues in Autumn. For further details, contact 0113 223 9999 or education@operanorth

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Will Young & Louise Redknapp Lead Cast in Cabaret at Leeds Grand Theatre

Will Young, reprises his Olivier Awardnominated performance as the enigmatic Emcee

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alongside Louise Redknapp, who makes her stage debut as Sally Bowles, in a multi-award winning production of ‘Cabaret’ when it hits

he show features show-stopping choreography by Javier De Frutos, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including ‘Money Makes The World Go Round’, ‘Two Ladies’ ‘Maybe This Time’ and of course ‘Cabaret’. The production turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence, and at its dark heart is the legendary and notorious Emcee, who performs nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 - and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards, including eight Oscars, seven BAFTAs and 13 Tonys. This production by Rufus Norris has enjoyed two West End runs and has picked up two Olivier Awards. Ever since winning Pop Idol in 2001, Will Young has enjoyed a phenomenal career with four No.1 albums, as well as acting alongside

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Leeds Grand Theatre in October. Dame Judi Dench in the film ‘Mrs Henderson Presents’. Will made his West End debut in Cabaret and will be reprising his award winning performance.

Berlin is a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence Louise Redknapp rose to fame as a member of the girl group Eternal. She left the band to carve out a successful solo career and most recently wowed the nation with her dancing skills in the 2016 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Cabaret is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th October 2017. Tickets (£20.50 – £41.50) are available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

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North Leeds Food Festival Returns to Roundhay Park he North Leeds Food Festival returns to Roundhay Park from 10am – 8pm on 22nd /23rd July, with an expanded range of food and drink alongside an exciting new roster of entertainment. The festival, now in its second year, celebrates the region’s talent in its various forms. Foodies will be able to sample food from Africa, South America, Mexico, as well as more locally inspired dishes. Wonderful savoury dishes will be complemented by a whole range of internationally inspired desserts too – from Spanish Churros, to Belgian Waffles, or watch a vendor whip up fresh Thai ice cream on a Cold Plate in front of your eyes.

Seven Independent Bars will showcase their best beverages, from York-based Sloemotion, to Thistly Cross Cider, New Zealand Wines, A VW vintage Champagne bar, and the Soldiers’ Ale House will host over 20 different ales. Of course, the festival is not just about food and drink. This year, the main stage will host a cutting-edge line up of entertainment, with Five* rated Mind Reader and Hypnotist

Aaron Calvert and magicians taking to the stage during the day, then live comedy, including Justin Moorhouse and Dan Nightingale, in the evening. Plus, a whole host of the region’s best singer-songwriters will perform, and Leeds College of Art is mounting an art showcase. There will be book readings for children from Hayley Dodsworth & Donna Harrison, bumper kids packs on entrance, face painting, Rugby Tot taster lessons, and a ‘get inspired’ maze. The fun fair has tripled in size, plus an inflatable world has been added to the children’s line up. Tickets from just £4 for adults are available from www.northleedsfoodfestival. co.uk

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Issho: A New Japanese Experience

We were lucky enough to be invited along to Issho’s pop-up restaurant at Angelica’s in Trinity recently, and indulged in an evening of fabulous Japanese small plates. The restaurant proper has just opened in Victoria Gate and its rooftop setting is absolutely stunning, with great views across the city. he latest venue from D&D London, Issho, which means ‘together’ in Japanese, serves authentic Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist and an emphasis on sharing.

selection including salmon, tuna and Seaweed wrapped Maki; followed by a delicious a Seared Diver Scallop with Jalapeno and Apple and Eggplant Miso which was rich, dark and melty and unlike any aubergine dish I had ever tasted before. We were now completely lost in a taste bubble, nothing existed beyond our table. We quickly consumed some unbelievably delicious Sesame Grilled Bream with Ponzu and Pickled Onion, and Beef Fillet with Smoked Chilli, then we felt that some salad was called for and went for the Issho Tomato Salad with Whipped Tofu, Sherry Vinegar and Sesame and our taste buds went into overdrive! Every drop of that dressing was spooned out of the bowl and it took serious self control not to actually lick it! Then there was dessert! When we say we opted for Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble and Cheese Cake you might think “Ho Hum”. But this was Chilled Yorkshire Rhubarb Crumble with Granny Smith and Sake Sorbet and Frozen Yuzu Meringue Cheese Cake. Although both desserts might have had some familiar elements of these dishes, believe me they were neither crumble nor cheese cake as you know them! But , oh so delicious! Now Issho has opened in Victoria Gate and, if their pop up at Angelica’s is anything to go by, it is well worth a visit! To make a reservation call 0113 426 5000 or email reservations@issho-restaurant.com www.issho-restaurant.com

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Candlelighters Cottage Campaign Pictured: Katie Pinnock Charitable Partnerships, Mick Ward Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups, Val Hewison, Helena Bladon, Sian Cartwright, & Karen Lewis from Carers Leeds, & Lisa Weaks The King’s Fund

Carers Leeds Wins National Award arers Leeds, which offers support, advice and information to carers in Leeds recently won a GSK IMPACT Award, which recognises excellence in charities improving health and wellbeing in their communities. The charity picked up its award at a ceremony in the Science Museum, London, after taking part in a three day development programme with The King’s Fund. Across the UK, there are 6.5 million carers supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. There are thought to be more than 73,000 carers in Leeds, and there has been an increase in the number of carers of working age who are caring for parents. The pressures of caring contribute to significant health and wellbeing challenges. Research by Carers UK shows that 82% of carers believe caring has a negative impact on their health, and 55% have experienced depression. Carers Leeds is committed to improving the lives of the city’s unpaid carers and helping them to continue caring. Based in Leeds city centre, it delivers confidential oneto-one and group support, as well as advice over the phone and online. It has played a key role in reshaping local services around

the needs of carers. In 2014, it became the single point of access to services for carers in Leeds, which had previously been divided between five separate organisations. Carers now have just one telephone number to remember and can access a greater range of services. Carers Leeds is determined to reach out to different groups of carers and to tailor its support to the diverse communities in the city. Identifying particular barriers to mainstream services faced by Gypsies and Travellers in caring roles, Carers Leeds are providing them with information and advice. The charity also runs other projects, including training for carers of people with dementia, and support for bereaved carers and those affected by the substance or alcohol abuse of someone they know. “Carers Leeds has demonstrated excellent leadership in developing new and improved approaches to meeting the needs of carers”, said Lisa Weaks, Head of Third Sector at The King’s Fund. “By becoming the single point of access for carers in Leeds, it’s helping people navigate a complex system and receive the advice and support they need.”

Candlelighters, the Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity, already gives £24,000 a year to help fund accomodation for families travelling from all over Yorkshire for their children undergoing treatment at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Current accomodation provided by The Sick Children’s Trust sees a waiting list of at least ten families per night, showing that more accomodation is drastically needed.

So, Candlelighters have now invested in their own house and are calling for help with funding the £250,000 renovation. The Candlelighters Cottage is a two minute walk from Leeds Children’s Hospital, and will house four families a night. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Jane Dowson, has chosen Candlelighters as her oﬃcial charity this year and all money raised by the Lord Mayor’s appeal will go directly towards funding the renovations at Candlelighters Cottage. If you would like to contribute, visit www.candlelighters.org.uk, or call the charity on 0113 322 9283.

‘Valla’ is a New Approach to Volunteering ounded by enthusiastic volunteers frustrated with the overcomplicated nature of finding volunteering opportunities close-by, new app Valla addresses the need for a modern approach to community volunteering. The aim is to create a network of ‘Vallanteers’ who can all transform their local communities. “Every time we looked for a volunteering opportunity, we found ourselves asking questions such as ‘Where should I look for opportunities?’ ‘How can I apply?’ and ‘What if I want to do it with my friends?’” said app creator James Hall. “Valla answers all of these questions and removes unnecessary

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complexity by providing a platform to connect volunteers to those in need of their help, whether they are individuals, charities, events or organisations.” Valla works like a dating app, ensuring people find the perfect match through a GPS function. It is free to use, anyone can sign-up to create an opportunity, share it and become a Vallanteer! The team behind the app come from different professional backgrounds

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including a utilities technology company and a marketing agency. They share a passion for making volunteering more relevant and widening participation to enable stronger communities and create lasting legacies. Valla will also generate value for medium to large organisations making use of the platform for company CSR activities. Businesses will be able to see what sectors their staff are helping out in, the time they’re spending doing it, the skills they are building and the effectiveness they are having from the point of view of those helped. The Valla app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

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BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward Potholes – Implications of Legal Judgement A landmark legal judgement has the Council reviewing its pothole repair policy. The Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision of a lower court criticising the way that Barnsley Council responded to reports of road defects out of hours. Barnsley had logged a call about a pothole on a Friday afternoon, but only inspected it on the next working day - Monday. Many councils rely on a similar system. The courts said that Council

staff should be trained to evaluate reports about defects when they come in, or they should be instructed to forward reports to an ‘on-call’ highways inspector. In answer to a question I asked at the last Council meeting, the Council admitted the court’s decision had implications for Leeds, and has promised to review its repair policy to align itself with the new code. We should be able to identify and repair road defects in a timely manner, whenever they are reported, in order to prevent potential injury to road users and pedestrians.

Trees There is a huge backlog of work for trees in north Leeds. I raised a question about this at the last Full Council Meeting and was told that there were 114 outstanding jobs for work on trees that had been classified as a developing risk.

The Council has promised to review its repair policy I would like to see the Council taking a much more proactive approach to addressing residents’ concerns. This backlog is unacceptable. I will be keeping up the pressure on the Council to deal with this.

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OPAL Awarded Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award OPAL was one of just 42 Yorkshire based community groups that was recognised by The Duke of York’s Community Initiative award scheme. OPAL representatives received the award from Lord Lieutenant Dr Ingrid Roscoe in April and were invited to St James’s Palace to meet HRH The Duke of York in May. “It is wonderful that the hard work of OPAL staff and volunteers has been recognised”, said Sheila Thompson, OPAL Trustee and volunteer. “I was very proud to represent OPAL at the Palace at such a super occasion.” OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) was set up in 2002 to reduce isolation for older people and to ensure

that anyone over 60 living within the boundaries of LS16 could live safely and confidently in their own home. It offers a range of services and activities including advice, information, advocacy, social and health activities and home support. “This is the second time we have won this award which is testament to the dedication and hard work of all our

volunteers”, said Ailsa Rhodes, OPAL’s CEO. “Being recognised with this award in the same month as we opened our new Community Centre has added even greater kudos to all we have managed to achieve in the last 12 months.” For further information, contact Ailsa Rhodes on 0113 261 9103, or ailsa@ opal-project.org.uk

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Weetwood & West Park Ward Summer is officially here! In North Leeds, numerous activities are planned for families and children of all ages to have fun and keep them out of mischief! Mini Breeze activities are back, with sessions running from noon to 5pm in Alexandra Park on 7th August, and at Tinshill Recreation Centre on 24th August. These are great days out with free inﬂatables, arts and crafts, a media workshop bus, refreshment stalls and fairground rides. On a creative note, there will be four Urban Art Workshops run by DJ School UK, which will feature lessons on how to beat box and be a DJ amongst other skills. Keep an eye on the Breeze website for the dates.

Children will get their hands dirty with various activities from obstacle courses and geocaching to rounders and arts and crafts

Groundwork Urban Rangers will be running sessions on Woodhouse Moor, aimed at 8-12 year olds. Children will get their hands dirty with various activities from obstacle courses and geocaching to rounders and arts and crafts – all outside in the fresh air (or tent depending on the weather). For more information, call the Groundwork Leeds Communities Team on 0113 238 0601. For those aged 12 – 17, there will be a youth club every Friday night, 6 – 8pm at Meanwood Community Centre until the end of July. The well-loved Band in the Park concerts continue in July. The Hollies will host The Spa Quartet on 9th July, and Beckett’s Park showcases Bassa Bassa on 16th July, 2.30 – 4.30pm. Bring a picnic and enjoy some free music for the afternoon! This is just a taster of what is available over the Summer in North Leeds. If you’re stuck for something to do, check out www. breezeleeds.org and find out what else is on offer.

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Picnic on the Park he Friends of Beckett Park are holding their annual Picnic on the Park on Sunday 16th July from 1 – 5pm. Big band Bassa Bassa (those ‘merchants of musical mayhem’) will entertain from 2 – 4.30pm; and the Woodcraft Folk will be there to captivate the children from 1 – 4.30pm. Bring your picnic and something to sit on, relax and have fun catching up with old friends and making some new! The Friends of Beckett Park were formed by Beckett Park Residents’ Association in September 2014 when members of the residents’ association got together and decided to improve the appearance and facilities of the Park to encourage more people to enjoy this lovely space. Since then, the Friends have installed fitness equipment, and planted

45 specimen trees (funded by £8,000 from Tesco Bags of Help Fund). They also planted large numbers of daffodils, crocuses and bluebells (funded by a grant from the St Chad’s Fund). Volunteers thinned out the central copse and planted 100 oak seedlings. And, a grant from Wades Charity provided two steel benches. In the western copse you might also spot a bat box, three robin boxes and a flycatcher box, made by local children with help from The Conservation Volunteers. A small team of volunteers regularly clears litter, maintains the plantings and manages the woodland. Of course, none of this would have been possible without

Relax and have fun catching up with old friends and making some new! the help of Leeds City Council Parks Department and the support of the Weetwood Councillors. Beckett Park Residents Association www.beckettpark.org.uk Facebook

Adel Neighbourhood Forum here was a packed hall at Adel War Memorial Association on 17th May to hear the Forum’s updated proposals for the Adel Plan and Green Space. “When we started on this journey there was little structure and no longterm commitment to Neighbourhood Planning”, Ian Bond, Co Chairman told the Forum. “Leeds Metropolitan Authority has been exceptional with Neighbourhood Plans being developed by 22 Parish Councils and 13 Neighbourhood Forums. One ‘made’ plan in Leeds is ready to be adopted, and a number are close to independent examination, including Adel.” In the last month the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 was given royal assent. As a result Neighbourhood Development Plans are a more potent force than may have been anticipated. The Forum believes Adel has taken its fair share of housing – 375 actual or permitted dwellings - a 13.5% increase

over 2011 census figures and this figure will increase. Work is well underway at Bodington, the Bellway development on the former Government Buildings at Lawnswood, and an outline application has been submitted to build on the site of The Heath. As an alternative to building on the green fields between Church Lane and Otley Road, opposite Adel Parish Church, the Forum has proposed imaginative use of land alongside the East Moor Reformatory. Our ideas were dismissed out of hand by planning oﬃcers, despite an expectation being placed on us to come up with new proposals. The Forum, supported by local councillors and MP, has publicly stated that all Brown Field sites should be used before Green Field. We share the frustration of our community over the Church Lane site and we are determined to ensure that no other Green Field sites are left vulnerable.

Nick Brown Co Chairman addressed residents’ concerns we have faced from regarding the land to the south of Dunstarn Lane. This land is Green Belt but the Council has indicated in the Site Allocation Plan that they wish to see it made available for housing. We have carefully looked at our draft plan and believe that we have addressed residents’ concerns. Paul Simkins outlined the Forum’s thinking concerning Green Space and asked for feedback to ensure that no relevant sites are missed. Details of the proposed sites will be placed on the Forum’s Website. The annual general meeting re-elected Co-Chairmen of the Forum, Ian Bond and Nick Brown, Secretary Cllr Caroline Anderson and Treasurer Graham Bond. If you have any comments on the above or would like further information please contact: Ian Bond on bondster@btinternet.com or visit www.adelneighbourhoodforum. co.uk

Weekenders’ Club Seeks New Trustees eeds Weekend Care Association (also known as Weekenders’ Club) is a local independent organisation that runs four projects – all committed to enhancing the lives of children with disabilities, young people, and their families. A registered charity, supported by Leeds Social Care, it offers a citywide service to those families and carers whose children would benefit from these projects, whilst at the same time providing a short break from caring for children with inclusive needs. It provides fun activities in the form of short breaks in a secure environment with highly trained staff. Leeds Weekend Care Association is currently seeking new trustees who can contribute to the development of the organisation, if you have skills in HR or Employment Law, do contact them - or the capability and commitment to help them to:

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Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction; Be responsible for the performance of the charity and for its corporate behaviour; Ensure that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements; Act as guardian of the charity’s assets, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application; Ensure that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

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Three Daring Challenges for Wheatfields Jean Piper has continually raised funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice since her husband, Clive, was cared for at the hospice – all whilst facing her own battles with cancer.

ean’s cancer is thankfully now in remission but she shows no sign of slowing down. She is celebrating her seventieth year by abseiling down the Arcelor Mittal Orbit building at the Olympic Park, doing a nine-day trek in the Grand Canyon, and Wing Walking in Selby – with all proceeds going to the hospice. She has previously completed numerous activities – from walking on hot coals to relaxing garden parties, and every year she does ‘The Dive for Clive’ – a sky dive in memory of Clive. “I just want to raise as much money as possible to help other people experience the same wonderful care that Clive and I have had”, said Jean. “There are plenty of activities that you can get involved in to help the hospice,

whether that is through volunteering or fundraising”, said Mary Campbell, Head of Fundraising at Wheatfields. “It’s a brilliant way to meet new people, forge friendships and give back to the community.’’ Wheatfields Hospice has been at the heart of the community for over 40 years providing hospice care for people who are dying from conditions such as cancer, heart failure and other life-limiting conditions, and helping people to live out their lives to their very best. Alternatively, if you would like to do your own activity, please contact Mary on 0113 203 3377 or mary.campbell@ sueryder.org If you would like to support Jean, please go to: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/Jean-Piper70

North Leeds Mumbler – A New Parenting Community A free parenting community has launched in North Leeds and Wharfedale that promises to take the stress out of family life. Mumbler is an online community that supports families by providing free relevant, local information. It is about supporting families and bringing parents and carers together from across the area. The aim is to create a sense of community throughout Wharfedale and North Leeds with the Facebook chat group providing a safe place to discuss all things family. “Speaking with parents, it soon became clear that they all wanted the same things - up-to-date information on what’s on locally, recommendations from parents, healthcare information, and most of all, finding friends who are going through the same things as them”, said Anna Winter, Founder of North Leeds Mumbler. “The websites aim to bring all of the local information that families need together in one place. Whether you want to know about the best place to take your child swimming or what to pack when you go into hospital to give birth, the Mumbler community is on hand to advise.” North Leeds Mumbler covers: Shadwell, Alwoodley, Harewood, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Oakwood, Moortown, Meanwood, Weetwood, Adel, Cookridge, Headingley, West Park, Hyde Park, Thorner, Bardsey, East Keswick For more information visit northleeds.mumbler.co.uk or wharfedale.mumbler.co.uk

Hope Pastures’ Fun Dog Show and Fete ope Pastures’ popular Fun Dog Show and Fete will take place on Sunday 16th July, at the horse and pony sanctuary on the Ring Road at Weetwood.

Kim Pengelly, Hope Pastures Fundraiser. “It wasn’t just the Dog Show and Fete that were busy - the food court had a real party atmosphere, helped by the fantastic live music and activities for the family.

Now in its fifth year this is a great day out, even if you don’t have a dog! As well as the showing classes, there’s lots of doggy (and human) activities, attractions and stalls, with home-cooked food (and cake!). For those who wish to sit and ‘chill’ there’s a beer and Pimms tent, as well as live music in the food court. “Last year’s show was a brilliant success - most people who visited stayed most of the day, as there was so much to do”, said

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veryone is familiar with the song of the Cuckoo, but how many people know what this bird looks like, or have even seen one? Sadly this once Photo: Andy common species is Hay becoming rarer in the UK RSPBdue to the loss of suitable images. habitat and drought in com Africa. It is in fact a striking bird, sometimes mistaken for a small bird of prey, such as a Sparrowhawk, with a slim body, long tail, small head and pointed wings. It is blue-grey above, with black and white striped underparts, and has a short, slightly curved bill. It is, infamously, a brood

parasite – meaning that it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, which then raise the cuckoo chick as their own. When it hatches, the Cuckoo chick instinctively pushes any other eggs from its

host species out of the nest so that it can benefit from all the food the parents bring. Despite being raised by another species, the juvenile Cuckoo manages to make its way to central and southern Africa in the Autumn. Common host species are Reed Warbler, Dunnock and Meadow Pipit, but nests of more than a hundred other species have been used by Cuckoos. As well as the familiar “cuck-oo”, it also has a harsh guttural call in flight, and the female has a rapid bubbling call.

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RSPB’s Big Wild Sleep Out very year, the RSPB encourages the nation to sleep under the stars to discover more about wildlife at night. What goes on in your garden at night? While you’re tucked up in bed, the natural world comes alive as nocturnal creatures go about their lives under cover of darkness. Bats may start to hunt for moths and other ﬂying insects at dusk. They find their way by echolocation, and the calls of each species have a diﬀerent frequency range. Two of the most common UK bats are common Pipistrelle and Noctule. The Nightingale (now rare in the North) is not the only bird that carries on singing as night falls – Robins, Blackbirds and Song Thrushes can all still be heard as the sun sets. Of course, Tawny and other owls are the truly nocturnal birds, more often heard than seen as they set off to hunt at nightfall. Many UK mammals only emerge at

night when human activity is at its lowest. These include small rodents, such as mice and voles, hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. You would be lucky to see any of these on your sleepout but you could certainly hear their squeaks and rustlings, and perhaps the strange barking of the fox. For more of a group activity, you could join in with events planned at RSPB reserves, where you are more likely to see and experience a variety of wild creatures, with experts on hand to help. The Big Wild Sleepout is a way of getting kids out and about, away from screens, and connected to nature. To take part in the Big Wild Sleepout 2017, from 28th – 30th July,

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July is usually a busy month outdoors for wildlife as well as gardeners.

I love the idea that our gardens oﬀer food and homes to all sorts of visiting creatures, dragonﬂies to toads and frogs, birds or fox cubs.

Wild things I love the idea that our gardens offer food and homes to all sorts of visiting creatures. From dragonflies to toads and frogs, birds or fox cubs they are all fascinating to watch and learn about – even some of the less popular visitors are actually doing some good. Did you know that wasps eat lots of garden pests such as aphids? And they also pollinate herbs and flowers. If you are very lucky you might see baby hedgehogs visiting your garden. A litter of three to five young is average and they stay with their mother until they are a few weeks old. Putting out hedgehog food or meaty flavoured dog or cat food will encourage them to visit, but no milk please as it can make them unwell. You can encourage all sorts of visitors to your garden just by creating places for them to live and shelter and no special skill is required – a pile of sticks tucked away at the back of the border is ideal. This is a great way to

use sticks and stems that are too woody to go on the compost heap.

Other Jobs Water plants well in dry weather. Plants growing in pots and baskets will need feeding regularly too. Greenfly can be removed by gently rubbing them off the plant they are infesting, or by spraying the plant with diluted soapy liquid. Cut flowers off lavender plants and hang them up to dry – perfect for keeping a drawer of clothes smelling fresh.

The vegetable harvest has really begun with all sorts of produce being ready to pick!

Kitchen Garden Herbs can be cut and dried or frozen now so that you can enjoy them for months to come. Fresh herb teas are lovely – just add boiling water and a spoonful of honey to a handful of mint for refreshing mint tea. The vegetable harvest has really begun with all sorts of produce being ready to pick including carrots, beetroots, strawberries, lettuce and chard to name a few. Garlic will start to turn yellow when it is ready to harvest – it can then be hung up to dry so that you can store it for use in Winter. And, of course, it’s not too late to make sowings of vegetables – try lettuces, rocket, French beans and radishes.

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A Jungle in Roundhay! The Jungle Garden is a lush rainforest of a suburban garden and the brainchild of Roundhay resident Nick Wilson, who is opening his little corner of tropical paradise to the public for charity on Sunday 25th June, 1 – 5pm, as part of Roundhay Open Gardens; and on Sunday 30th July, 11am – 5pm, for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) Gardens for Charity. Beneficiaries include Marie Curie and Macmillan. Nick’s inspiration for the ’Jungle’ garden style was born out of a few holidays to Cornwall, visiting the lush, tropical looking gardens of Trebah, Trellisick and Glendurgan he came away with the idea of trying to create something similar in Yorkshire. A multi-level suburban garden with jungle style planting areas and accents of hot tropical colour all connected by boardwalks and bark paths, crown lifted trees create an overhead canopy. Walk underneath mad, huge Gunnera leaves, brush past bamboos - adventure, exploration. . . if Indiana Jones did it, you can too – right here in Leeds! The Jungle Garden, 76 Gledhow Wood Avenue, Roundhay, LS8 1N

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e are absolutely thrilled that garden designer Tracy Foster, our regular ‘Garden Round Up’ columnist, recently won a Silver Award for her ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. The response from the public was overwhelming. Tracy took her inspiration from the stunning Yorkshire coastline. The design included a cliff, beach, moving sea and a ruined abbey, and required eight tonnes of Scarborough sand, 11 tonnes of Yorkshire chalkstone, nine tonnes of sandstone and two tonnes of pebbles from Flamborough to construct, and it featured 3,000 coastal trees and plants. “I’m delighted people loved this garden as much as I loved designing and building it”, said Tracy. “The reactions were fantastic and touching as people with connections to Yorkshire described how the garden took them back there and those who had never seen the county’s beauty first hand said a visit was now top of their bucket list.” “Our Chelsea gardens are designed to showcase the county to the world and this one did that perfectly”, said Gary Verity, Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire. “The reaction of show visitors was incredible and we hope many of them will now pay a visit to the county we are all so proud of.”

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REVIEW

THE LEVELLING DIRECTED BY: HOPE DICKSON LEACH STARRING: ELLIE KENDRICK, DAVID TROUGHTON, JACK HOLDEN

CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 83 MINS riter-director Hope Dickson Leach marks herself out as a filmmaker with considerable promise with this excellent and affecting debut feature. Hearing of the death of her younger brother, Clover (Ellie Kendrick) returns to her family farm in Somerset which has been ravaged by ﬂoods six months previously to learn more about the circumstances surrounding his death and make the necessary funeral arrangements. This also involves a strained attempt at reconnection with her father Aubrey (David Troughton) after a lengthy period of estrangement. While Aubrey maintains that his son, Harry’s, death was the result of an accidental gunshot wound occurring the night of a drunken party to celebrate Harry’s inheritance of the farm, Clover comes to suspect it may have been suicide. As Clover becomes aware of happenings on the farm in her absence, she is forced to reckon with her past choices and family relationships. As an intense and focused family drama The Levelling deals powerfully with the themes of loss, grief and guilt. The wider context and background to the story is built piece by piece in a way which renders the eventual emotional pay off extremely impactful.

Well drawn characters are brought to life by an extraordinary pair of performances

With a limited cast, the film is almost a two-hander centering around Clover and Aubrey, well drawn characters brought to life by an extraordinary pair of performances. Aubrey, a widower, is clearly a deeply wounded man numbing his pain with whiskey and attempting to put a brave face on his grief with a forced show of cheery bluster. He keeps his love for his children locked away as he does the shotguns in the farmhouse, with a similar false sense of security and potential for explosive revelation. As Clover, Ellie Kendrick delivers an extraordinarily nuanced performance managing to convincingly convey a conflicting swirl of emotion. Clover oscillates between sadness and anger, struggling to navigate the loss of her brother and her long standing, deep seated resentment of her father, while she tries to assuage the guilt she feels and manage her sense of responsibility. Taking place in the shadow of death there’s a bleak, weighty atmosphere to the film and the setting of a rural community devastated by flooding also gives the sense of a struggle toward recovery and of people working together to overcome desperation and despair.

Low key, subdued and melancholy, The Levelling is a grounded, thoroughly believable and deeply human film. It’s also very well shot with cinematography that infuses the dilapidated farm buildings and surrounding landscapes with a mournful beauty. Through its tight and considered structure over a relatively brief running time, combined with the first rate acting at its heart, the film skillfully takes one through the emotional journey of these characters to a satisfying conclusion that is deeply resonant and moving.

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Kamasi Washington Sat 1 July, O2 Academy, £27.50. American jazz saxophonist, composer & band leader following in the traditions of John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman & Albert Ayler.

Jesse Malin Sat 8 July, Belgrave Music

75 Dollar Bill Sun 2 July, Wharf

HEART, £8/ £5. Exciting new Klezmer, Balkan and Romany folk quintet.

Chambers. Hypnotic, minimal grooves, African desert blues, free jazz, protopunk, Southern boogie, & ecstatic Arabic chaabi.

Robert Glasper Mon 3 July, Belgrave

Music Hall, £27.50. Artist weaving elements of jazz, hip-hop, R&B & rock who’s worked extensively with Q-Tip & as music director in Yasiin Bey’s touring band.

Jenny Cole & Anita Collins Tues 4 July,

Headingley HEART, £3/£5. British & American folk & the occasional pop song.

Gogol Bordello Wed 5 July, Leeds

University Union, £24.75. Gypsy punkrock act whose wildly energetic shows have earned them a solid reputation as the world’s most riotous live band.

Rising Appalachia Thu 6 July, Brudenell

Social Club, £16.50. Sister harmonies, world folk traditions, banjos, fiddles, stand up bass, acoustic guitar, & a host of pan-global percussion.

Absolute Kinks Thu 6 July, Seven Arts,

£15. Sound-a-like tribute act meticulous in their recreation of The Kinks’ sound, material & look, playing a set packed with the classics.

The Fleshtones Fri 7 July, Brudenell

Social Club, £11. American garage rock band from Queens, New York formed in 1976.

Biscuit Head And The Biscuit Badgers

Hall, £16.50. Singer/songwriter from New York whose inﬂuences include The Ramones, NY Dolls, Tom Waits among many others.

Sat 15 July, Seven Arts, £5 - £8. Quirky comic songs in the style of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

Balsamic Saturday 8 July, Headingley

HEART, £3/£5. Energetic, soulful instrumental material with Eastern European inﬂuences.

Lee Fields & The Expressions Mon

10 July, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Known for funk & soul hits from the early ‘70s, recordings with the hard funk purists at Truth & Soul, Desco & Daptone Records in recent years has solidified his place as the King of contemporary funk music as well.

The Endellion String Quartet Tue

11 July, Leeds College of Music, £17.50 - £19.50. Winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Award for the Best Chamber Ensemble with a distinctive performing style. Programme:Mozart - Quartet K387 (Spring) Beethoven - Quartet Op 14, No 1 (arr for Quartet) Schubert - Quartet No 15, D887

Nas Wed 12 July, O2 Academy,

£40.90. Bone fide hip-hop hero with a staggering level of lyrical skill & maturity. A performer of explosive & electrifying energy.

Kibbitz Tues 18 July, Headingley

The Dickies Thu 20 July, Brudenell Social Club, £14.30. Ultra-fast, outrageously energetic post-punk band whose hits included covers of ‘Knights in White Satin’, Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ & the theme from ‘Banana Splits’. Seven Jazz: Greg Abate Fri 21 July,

Seven Arts, £5 - £16. Powerhouse post hard bop saxophonist.

Sugarman 3 Sat 22 July, The Wardrobe, £19.25. Hammond Organ soaked, sleazy sax & chunky guitar fatback funk

Dave Speight Sun 23 July, Smokestack, free. Acoustic blues of the 20s & 30s.

Yes Lad Fri 28 July, Brudenell Social

Club, £7. Five-piece vocal harmony group as seen on The X Factor 2016, performing their brand of classic yet modern pop.

Seven Live Wed 12 July, Seven Arts,

£6. Monthly not-for-profit music extravaganza featuring Tempo Feliz, Lost Loui, Mulholland & Tony Lambert. The Pasadena Roof Orchestra Thu 13 Jul, City Varieties Music Hall, £21.60. Acclaimed twelve-piece show band playing early swing & hot jazz classics. Sisterhood: Fuzzy Jones, Fran Wyburn, Astraluna, Miranda Arieh Fri 14 Jul, Seven Arts, £8. Alt-acoustic chamber pop & junk shop folk.

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Get Ready to Rock the Rainbow! The Leeds Colour Run is happening on Saturday 30th September at Harewood House. It will be the biggest, brightest, happiest and most colourful 5km Leeds has ever seen! Along the course you will pass five different colour stations where you will be showered from head to toe in clouds of beautiful colour by the St Gemma’s Hospice Powder Rangers, who will make sure that you reach the finish line a multicoloured masterpiece!

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Create a Musical in a Week! eeds Youth Opera (LYO) Summer School 2017 is aimed at young people (aged 8 – 16) who would love to perform in a musical and work alongside industry professionals. With the award-winning LYO you will learn new songs, as well as well-known numbers, and will have the chance to act, dance and learn about choral singing. Working alongside Artistic Director Anita Adams you’ll learn all about creating a piece of theatre. It is huge fun and you will make something fabulous! This is the perfect introduction for music beginners and a wonderful opportunity for those with experience. By the end of the week you will be ready to perform a show for parents and friends. The Summer School costs £120 and takes place from 14th – 18th August at Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre, with a special showcase performance at 6.30pm, Friday 18th August. Application form are available from 07968 496169 or leedsyouthopera@gmail.com. For further information, visit www.leedsyouthopera.org.uk

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Holy Name Primary Bradford Goes Global Science When the Reception class teacher of Holy Name Primary had the idea of asking people to send Festival postcards to her class from around the world she wasn’t prepared for the overwhelming response they got! Their Postcard Project had only been running a few weeks and the children had received over 300 postcards from all corners of the world. “It started with friends and family of the school”, explains class teacher Deborah Fletcher, “but news spread on Facebook and Twitter and we are now receiving postcards daily from other schools, nurseries and people who have heard about the project from a vast array of countries, including Bali, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Honduras and Vietnam! The children are finding it so exciting to come in every morning to our special post box to see which country our postcards have arrived from that day.” The children are learning so much about the geography of the world as well as how vast some countries are. “I think they were initially a bit shocked at just how small the United Kingdom was in comparison to other countries such as Russia”, said Deborah. “But it has given them an enormous interest in other cultures. We now take the register in a diﬀerent language every morning.”

From Friday 14th – Sunday 16th July, Bradford’s City Park will be transformed into a huge laboratory as the famous mirror pool hosts largescale water experiments for the 2017 Bradford Science Festival. The event also features robots of all shapes and sizes, including the sensational family favourite Titan, plus dinosaurs at The Broadway, and spectacular shows full of bangs and explosions at the National Science and Media Museum.

The event features robots of all shapes and sizes plus Dinosaurs The Festival launches at the National Science and Media Museum on 14th July with a special ‘Lates’ event and is free. Open hours are Friday: 6.30 - 9.30pm (over 18s); 11am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday (families). www.scienceandmediamuseum. org.uk

The postcard project continues until the end of July, so if you know someone who is going abroad or lives in another country, why not ask them to send a postcard. The address is: Reception Class, Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, Otley Old Road, Leeds LS16 6NF.

An Architectural Design Competition for Primary Schools he North Yorkshire Society of Architects is working with the National Trust at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, to run a design competition for primary school pupils aged nine – 11. The aim is to create a temporary art installation at one of the National Trust’s most spectacular sites. The new work will be installed alongside professionally designed installations in the Water Garden at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal from April to October 2018. A series of architectural workshops, delivered by RIBA Chartered architects, will be offered to primary schools in the region, to provide a background to the design competition, whilst presenting an insight into architecture and the built environment. If you would like to take part, or would like further information, email NYSArchitects@gmail.

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City Varieties Youth Theatre Presents ‘Loserville’

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Each year the challenge is to find a musical that suits the large and very capable cast, and which will work on the City Varieties Stage

The City Varieties Youth Theatre Company present their sixth musical ‘Loserville’ at City Varieties from Friday 28th – Saturday 29th July (7:30pm plus 2pm Saturday). et in 1971, the show centres around Michael Dork, a self-proclaimed computer geek and his misfit friends Lucas, Marvin and Francis, who are about to change the world…but no-one knows it yet! When new girl Holly arrives in school, all of Michael’s dreams seem to be coming true – at long last a girl with brains who actually notices him. But when school bully Eddie unearths Holly’s dark secret, he sets his sights on ruining Michael’s future dreams. The show is directed by Lizi Patch and choreographed by Dawn Holgate with musical direction by Sam Dunkley and set design by Scott Thompson, assisted by Youth Theatre member Lucy Herbert.

“I am delighted to be directing our sixth full scale musical with the City Varieties Youth Theatre”, said Lizi Patch. “Each year the challenge is to find a musical that suits the large and very capable cast, and which will work on the City Varieties Stage. The cast, creative and learning teams, band and technical crew make my job a pleasure. After ‘Oliver!’ and ‘The Addams Family’, it was time to work on something with a whole different flavour and ‘Loserville’ ticked all the boxes. We hope you love the show as much as we have loved producing it. I guarantee a few earworms after you leave the theatre!”

‘Loserville’ was co-written by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, best known for being in the bands Busted and Son of Dork and for his song writing credits with the likes of McFly and Pixie Lott. Join the cast of 38 and live band for an electric, pop-rock score that will have you dancing in your seat. Tickets (£12/£8) are available from 0113 243 0808 or www. cityvarieties.co.uk

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

Adel Crown Green Bowling Club (next to Adel Church) Open for bowling Apr – Oct. New members welcome. Details: Phil

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm to offer advice, support & social cycling for adults with physical disability. Tandems, tricycles & other bikes available. Volunteers needed to help in various roles. Details: Trish 269

267 6152, www.adelbowlingclub.co.uk Adel War Memorial Association Snooker Section Church Lane, Adel. Three tables available most afternoons & evenings, 7 days a week. Details: Dave

267 0572 Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon, 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm at Bramhope Village Hall (Robert Craven Hall), Old Lane. Bramhope LS16 9AZ. New members, all abilities, welcome. Details:

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Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Running Club meets Mon, 5.30pm

Free Afternoon Tea 2nd Wed each

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

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

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Brush & Palette meets Thurs, 1 – 4pm

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

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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 is taking part in the Display & Sale event at Central Methodist Church (opp Horsforth Library) on 1 July from 10am.

Meanwood Cricket Club (2nd oldest club in Leeds!) is looking for new players. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd. it runs 2 sides in the Wetherby League.

Details: Rob Guest (1st Capt) or Quentin Cleal (Club Sec) 07917 470232 St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club, which plays in Headingley, run 7 senior & 5 junior teams & is looking for new players (men, women, boys & girls) as well as volunteers & sponsors. Details: Paul

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www.horsforthchurchestogether.blck. co.uk National Trust Leeds Association Coffee Morning Tues 11 July, 10 – 11.45am in St Chad’s Parish Hall, Otley Rd, Far Headingley. Entry £1.50. Details: Phil

225 1166, phil_mcshane@yahoo.co.uk Paxton Horticultural Society Plant Sale Sat 22 July, 10am – 12 noon at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. LS5 2AB. Free adm. Visitors welcome. Details:

Dorothy Ambridge 263 1849 Rawdon Village Show Sat 15 July,

Horsforth Art Society 5 July, 7.30 – 9.30pm, at The Studio 15 Back Ln. off Fink Hill, LS18 4RF. Acrylic demo - Painting animals, by Jane Lazenby. Members £3, visitors £5. Details: Don 258 8496

Knit & Stitch Group meets Wed, 12 –2pm at Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Rd (starting 12 July). Open to all who would like to come & work on their own projects. Details: linda@leftbankleeds.org.uk

2 – 5.30pm, Micklefield Park ,Rawdon. Traditional races, stalls, cafe, crafts, music & dance performances. Free admission

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Leeds Decorative and Fine Arts Society Talks, visits, study days. Meets

Cookridge Gardening Club Meet

3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP. Forthcoming talks include ‘Sixties Photography’ (Sept). Details: 808 6313,

7.30 pm Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd warmly welcomes new members & visitors for monthly talks (3rd Wed) & garden visits. Member Subscription only £10 Visitors £2.00 a session, Includes refreshments. Katherine 0113 2671858, www.cookridgegardenclub. btek.co.uk

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Mon 3 July, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall. Details:

cookridgeu3a@hotmail.co.uk, www. cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.org Horsforth in Bloom meets 1st Sat (1 July), 10am in Horsforth Museum, where there will be a scarecrow display. Sun 9 July: Litter Pick 2 – 4pm preparing for Summer Judging on Wed 12 July. Volunteers to help with planning & planting welcome. Details: 258 3521

Leeds Welsh Society meets every month with a varied programme. Details: 269 4268/ 286 8660 National Trust Association Leeds

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Monthly Club Night 3rd Mon (21 Aug), 8.30pm at The Toby Carvery (Queen’s Arms), Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton. Full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, book groups.

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Left Bank Vocal Collective meets Mon,

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Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. LS5. David Alison, Chair West Yorkshire National Vegetable Soc & RHS judge talks about how to grow the best soft fruits. Visitors welcome. Details:

7.30 – 9.15pm to sing in the amazing Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Rd. No auditions & you don’t have to read music. Singing mostly a capella world music. Open to anyone over 17. Details:

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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

Fri (28 July) from 7pm. Music with Chris White Trio. 2 Course meal £22.50/ 3 courses £27.50. Details/reservations:

230 3618, www.craghousefarm.com/ events Lawnswood Singers Friendly ladies choir welcomes new members. Sing for social events & fundraising concerts. No audition. Rehearse Wed 7.30 – 9.15pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Details: Brenda 267

ukulele combo offers free easy listening/ sing-a-long entertainment with wellknown pop tunes from 60s onwards, for charity work, fundraising etc. Details: Bob

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Leeds Haydn Players Sat 1 July, 7.30pm Wesley Hall, Otley Methodist Church, LS21 1AE. Programme: Haydn Symphony No. 1; Mozart Bassoon Concerto; Mozart Symphony No. 40; Chris Pelly – Conductor, David Baker – Bassoon. Tickets £10 on door

Maximillian Elliot (St Olave’s, York); 14 July: Jon Payne (Bradford); 21 July: Ian Wells (Holy Trinity Southport) ; 28 July: Nicholas Johnson (St John’s, Ranmoor, Sheﬃeld). Light lunches available from midday.

Oxford Place Methodist Centre for concert at St Chad’s 16 Sept. Led by Alan Horsey. All singers welcome, particularly tenors & basses. Excellent mixed selection incl. Suite from The Armed Man, Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana & John Rutter’s Feel The Spirit. Details: 237 0389,

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leedspeopleschoir.co.uk Leeds Symphony Orchestra & Horsforth Choral Society Last Night of the Proms Sat 8 July, 7.30pm St Margaret’s Church, Church Ln. Horsforth, LS18 5LA. Summer concert of popular classics and traditional favourites. Tickets (adults £12/children free) from M C Consumables, 120 Town St. Horsforth & on door. Details: 07854 079418, info@

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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.

Rawdon Amnesty Concert Series: The Meltemi Ensemble Sun 23 July,

St Chad’s Lunch Club Wed 12 noon

7.30pm at Rawdon Quaker Meeting House (Quakers Ln. LS19 6HU). Programme includes Beethoven’s Trio Op. 11. Adm free, with collection for Amnesty

(term time), at St Chad’s Parish Centre LS16 5JT. Open to anyone of retirement age, £4 for 2-course meal & chat. Transport available if within catchment

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 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. Includes ballroom. New faces welcome to dance or just socialize. £2.50 incl raﬄe ticket. Details: Barbara 07840 133332

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56 Leeds Healing Centre Fri noon-2.30pm at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Rd. LS6 1QF. Highly trained team offers healing to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing. No appointments necessary. Cost £5. Details: 07985 121810, www. leedshealingcentre.org Natural Healing Centre Thurs 7 - 8.30pm at 136, Street Ln. Roundhay, LS8 2BW. Details: 07949 972690

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Soroptimist International of Leeds

Friends of Roundhay Park Sun 9

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

July, 1pm at Roundhay School Old Park Rd. LS8 1ND A talk on Rowland Ding, Yorkshire Aviator (1885-1917), chief test pilot for Blackburn Aircraft Co. often flying from Soldiers’ Field. Robert Blackburn & Rowland Burley will talk about their grandfathers’ achievements. £5/ U- 19s free. Details: www.forp.org

Parkinson’s UK Supporting all affected by Parkinson’s disease. Meets 2nd Wed, 2pm St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Details:

Christine 226 3847, cannesmith46@ gmail.com Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients. Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified Phase 4 instructors. Details:

Café Scientifique Headingley Mon 10 July, 7.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd., LS6 3BG. Matthew Cotton will talk on ‘UK Nuclear Waste Policy’. The UK still does not have a final disposal solution for radioactive wastes, which must be kept safe for 10,000s of years. £3. Details:

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Leeds Coeliac Group Gluten-free

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets

Family BBQ Sun 2 July, 1 – 4pm at St Edmund’s Church, Lidgett Pk Rd, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Professor Fiddlesticks will entertain with circus skills. Details &

monthly, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Headingley. 5 July: ‘Working for Wonder Woman. The Donkey Sanctuary’ with Bill Tetlow. Details: Mrs Muriel

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

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 Leeds Thyroid Support Group meets Wed 26 July, 7.30pm at Harewood Village Hall, Church Ln. Harewood, LS17 9LJ. (Muddy Boots Café at rear) Speaker Lorna Panketham will address all things Thyroid followed by Q&A. Free. Details: Caroline 288 6393 to reserve place. Text 07836 747730 or email cfields237@btinternet. com

MISC/ EVENTS Bramhope Puritan Chapel Open 2 – 4pm on Sunday 2 July, 6 Aug & 10 Sept.

British Archaeology Fortnight Sun 23 July, 2pm, Caroline Vernon of Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery will lead a walk entitled ‘Victorian Medical Men’. Meet by the chapels at Lawnswood. Free.

Films at HEART (Bennett Rd, Headingley) Independent films from around the world 2nd Tues. 8pm. 11 July: ‘Like Father Like Son’ by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. £6/£5/£4 on door. All welcome. www. facebook.com/FilmsAtHeart Hope Pastures Charity Fun Dog Show & Fete Sun 16 July, 10.30am – 3pm at the sanctuary on Weetwood Ln. Fifth year! Lots of fun activities + attractions & stalls. Ten Showing Classes in 2 rings, so more dogs can win rozzies! Tailwaggers Display Team , Refreshments , Live Music , Beer & Pimms Tent. Entry £1 adults/ children free. Classes £2ea/ 3 for £5. Details: www.

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Summer Food Fayre at Crag House Farm Thurs 6 July, 10am-4pm Otley

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 6 July: A Year in the Life of Rodley Nature Reserve’ with Peter Murphy, 3 Aug: ‘My Year in Italy’ with Maggie Poppa. Details: Joan McShane

Old Rd, Cookridge, L16 7NH. Meet local Yorkshire food suppliers who are passionate about their products. Tastings throughout day. Free. Details: 230 3618,

225 1166 Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, 92 Green Rd, LS6 4LD. All welcome. NSPCC Ladies Luncheon Three-course lunch with speaker every 3rd Tues at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley, 12.30 – 3pm. £16. Details: Gwynneth Owen

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