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Antiques Fair at Harewood House; St Gemma’s Leeds Midnight Walk; and another showing of Sam Sweeney’s Violin at the City Varieties. And there’s loads more! The deadline for news and notices for our May edition is by 1st April (10th April for advertising).
After all the festivals mentioned last month you might have thought that that would be it for festivals…..not so! May is awash them! There are two great food festivals coming up, plus the Leeds Wool Festival, Headingley Festival of Ideas, Bramhope Summer Festival, and the Meanwood Festival. I tell you Leeds doesn’t rest on its laurels – as soon as one festival is over there’s another (or several more) planned!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our May edition also flags up a major outing at The Craft Centre for Boo! Studio, who won the exhibition at Saltaire Makers’ Fair; a great
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10 Leeds a Likely Loser With Brexit - MEP Richard Corbett voices
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over 50 activities in 20 different locations.
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21 Suman Kaur Wins The Big Painting Challenge - The Leeds College of Art student recently left her job to pursue a career in art.
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Leeds Wool Festival is Back Leeds Wool Festival is back at Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley, on Saturday 3rd June, and will be celebrating all things woolly! eturning for a fourth year, the festival will be packed with stalls, where you can buy all kinds of yarn, books, and equipment. There will also be a demonstration area where you can see spinning, felting and other techniques in action. The film ‘Yarn the Movie’ will be screened in the museum’s lovely little 1930’s cinema, the Women’s Institute pop up café will be serving up refreshments, plus you’ll find livestock, performances, workshops and much more. Booking is essential for this popular event. Follow the Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills Facebook page for the latest updates, or visit
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EDMUND BOGG (1851-1931) WRITER, COUNTRYMAN, RAMBLER, BOHEMIAN ‘T’OWD CHIEF’
Was there really once a group of braves who had their pow-wows in Leeds, with cooking pot and bowl of firewater, their chieftain in feathered headdress and war paint, passing round the pipe of peace? Did they make sorties into the countryside – not with tomahawks but with sketchpads and notebooks? Yes, for these were the members of the Leeds Savage Club, founded around 1891 by Edmund Bogg, who is remembered today for his many fine books on the Yorkshire countryside he knew and loved so passionately. dmund Bogg came from Duggleby, a tiny hamlet in the Wolds, where his father was a wheelwright. He had little schooling. When he was twenty he came to Leeds in search of employment and tried his hand at joinery and then work as a ‘colourman’, mixing paints for artists. He came to love the artistic world with its bohemian flavour and finally set up in business as a picture dealer and framer with a gallery and workshop in Woodhouse Lane, living nearby with his wife Fanny and their young family. He gathered round him a group of young artists, some of whom he would pay to go off to paint in the countryside and supply him with pictures he could sell in his shop. Some like Owen Bowen were to become well known and move on to wider success through his support. A tall, striking figure, with a bristling moustache, Bogg was well known and popular with the artistic community, and loved their company. So he hit on the idea of a club, based on the Savage Club in London, which would bring artists, musicians and writers together and provide amusement and relief from the restrictive everyday world. A spirit of bohemianism was essential! There were to be only fifty members, who would be called Savages, with a Chief as president, a Scribe as secretary, and Braves as committee men. This Red Indian theme was Edmund Bogg’s inspiration and he was chosen as the Chief, to preside in feathers and warpaint over the jolly and sometimes rowdy pow-wows in the Wigwam – the firewater (whisky punch) was powerful stuff. Many artists and writers joined the Tribe and distinguished visitors were entertained. There were trips around the countryside too, rambling, camping, and sketching. They arranged concerts and events in the villages to raise funds for local causes, but began to lose their bohemian edge. By 1914 the Club had begun to fade away and came to an end
in the 1930s. Luckily some of the funny, inventive invitation cards to the pow-wows, and props like the firewater bowl, cooking pot and Chief’s headdress and throne were kept safe and are now on view in the City Museum. Meanwhile Edmund Bogg embarked on a new venture, combining his passion for the countryside with his love of history and literature. In 1892 he published ‘A Thousand
Miles in Wharfedale’, an account of a journey with his artist friends, with lyrical descriptions of village and country, historical anecdotes, and delightful illustrations by friends like Percy Robinson and Gilbert Foster alongside his own photographs. Its success encouraged him – ‘Edenvale to the Plain of York’ followed, then ‘Two thousand miles of wandering in the Border Country and Lakeland’ and in 1902 the very popular ‘Old Kingdom of Elmet’, which includes an account of his hometown Leeds as he knew it a century ago, fascinating for the modern reader. More finely illustrated books on neighbouring areas followed, and new editions of his popular earlier works were published into the 1920s. He called them a labour of love. He loved the countryside and he loved words. His prose seems sentimental and overblown now, and came under fire at the time – in 1902 he apologised for the ‘abandon’ of his language, which he said came from that ‘sense of joyfulness … peculiar to the heart of the born rambler’. Who can resist such a claim? T’owd Chief, as he was still known, died at his home in Caledonian Road, Leeds, in 1931, aged 81. In his own words, the time had come for him to ‘bid adieu to the hills and vales, rivers and glens [and] glide gently down the river of life to journey’s end, like the beautiful Wharfe..’ He was remembered affectionately as a colourful eccentric, and as a lover of the arts and the Yorkshire countryside.
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Leeds a Likely Loser With Brexit
To leave the EU, the single European market, and the European Customs Union will put significant obstacles in the way of all those who export
Pictured: MEP Richard Corbett
Leeds is a manufacturing centre, a university town and a financial centre. In all three respects - and more - it stands to lose out if Britain proceeds with Brexit. or manufacturers, the government’s choice to leave not just the EU, but also the single European market and the European Customs Union will put significant obstacles in the way of all those who export. Even if we manage to secure a free trade agreement with the EU with zero tariffs, the fact of being outside the customs union, exporting into it, means red tape for firms, border checks, delays and disruption of supply chains. Nor would it become any easier to trade with the rest of the world, as re-joining the WTO as a separate entity puts us back to square one in securing trade deals with countries in other continents, losing all the trade deals with them we currently have via the EU.
For our universities, the prospect of losing out on EU research funding could be dramatic. They are also seeing a fall in the number of students applying from other EU countries, and British students could lose access to the ERASMUS student exchange programme. There are even signs that professors and teachers from other EU countries are planning to leave, creating staff shortages (something that will also create shortfalls in other sectors, not least nursing). For our financial sector, insurance companies and banks may lose their right to “passport” services across Europe. Some banks are already moving staff abroad. These are specific concerns. There are others, affecting everybody. The fall in
the international value of the pound is now beginning to filter through in terms of rising food prices and fuel prices. Farmers (Yes, Leeds has a significant farming sector!) are worried about being torn out of Europe’s agricultural markets. Anyone concerned with policing and security will be worried about pulling out of Europol through which our police forces co-ordinate cross-border investigations. Leeds-Bradford airport could see significant losses unless the government gets a deal on continued participation in the European airspace arrangements. There are many more issues, including many where we don’t yet know what the government wants to do. Very few people wanted Brexit-atany-cost. If the government takes us towards a costly Brexit, hurting our economy, damaging job prospects, then there could well be a growing clamour for a re-think. Already, it is clear that many promises made by the Leave campaign in last year’s referendum will not be kept. As Brexit gets closer, the problems will be clearer. Maybe Brexit is not a done deal.
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Help Tell the Story of Yorkshire’s Queens of Industry Armley Mills Industrial Museum wants to find out more about the women who were standard bearers for a golden age in Yorkshire’s industrial heritage, and were once crowned the queens of their industries, ahead of a new exhibition celebrating their legacy.
Pictured: Doreen Fletcher
Pictured: Doreen Fletcher
he Museum, formerly the world’s largest woolen mill, will host the exhibition in November, focusing on the women chosen to represent some of Britain’s most prominent economic powerhouses. It is asking people for any memories, photos or information that will help them retell a fascinating chapter in the story of Leeds. Industry queens rose to prominence in the 20th Century, with the first Railway Queens elected in the mid-1920s and the last Coal Queen being crowned in the early 1980s. Inspired by the idea of traditional May Queens in villages and towns, these queens flew the flag for their industry, county or even country in what often proved to be a life-changing opportunity for the chosen few. Frances Lockett, the first Cotton
Queen, met aging former Prime Minister Lloyd George in 1930. And Railway Queen, Audrey Mossom, visited Russia, where she met Joseph Stalin. Doreen Fletcher (nee Kerfoot) who became Yorkshire’s Wool Queen in 1948, was selected to play the lead in ‘The Three Piece Suit’ a film aimed at inspiring young female workers to join the wool industry. She went on to enjoy a successful modelling, acting and singing career, becoming something of a forces’ sweetheart. Now approaching her 90th birthday, Doreen still lives in Yorkshire and organisers are hoping she can attend the exhibition opening later this year. “Being named a Queen of Industry was an incredible opportunity, and those lucky enough to be given the title became celebrities in their own right”, said John McGoldrick, Leeds Museums and Galleries curator of industrial history. “It was a chance for women to play a leading role in industries that had traditionally been male-dominated, providing inspiration for other young women. “As well as paying tribute to those women, we aim to spark a discussion about how women today experience working in industry and we’d love to hear from anyone who knows more about the story behind the queens, who they were and the impact the role had on their lives.” As well as historic photos and films, the exhibition will feature rarely seen objects from Leeds Museums and Galleries’ collection and loans from major UK museums and private collectors. Anyone with information about the Queens of Industry should contact: 0113 378 3173, or john.mcgoldrick@leeds.gov. uk or armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk
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The Antique Dealers’ Fair at Harewood House The Antiques Dealers Fair returns to Harewood House from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th May. or the past six years, the fair has transformed a marquee in the grounds of Harewood House, bringing together 30 top antiques and fine art dealers showing their latest acquisitions, with items priced from £50 to £50,000, and combining traditional antiques alongside a strong decorative look. For collectors there is a huge choice, ranging from a Biedermeier glass cup and saucer, made in Austria in the 1820s, scarce Greek pottery dating from the mid sixth century BC, to a set of English pearlware plates decorated with pea fowl. Silver lovers will find George III neo classical silver vases (1792) very probably designed by Robert Adam who worked extensively at Harewood at that time. There’s fabulous jewellery – such as a 1950’s 18 carat gold, sapphire and diamond brooch by Gubelin, and a 1930’s Austrian carved amethyst, nephrite and diamond brooch in the shape of wild violets. And, there is an interesting range of men’s watches from the 1960s and 1970s. The Antiques Dealers Fair is a great day out. You should find a
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Simon on the Streets’ third annual Rough Diamond Ball will be held at The Queen’s Hotel on Friday 19th May.
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Another great evening among friends is predicted. The ‘Rough Diamond’ theme is retained, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Iain Henderson Designs, an independent Yorkshire jeweller. As in previous years, a ‘rough cut’ diamond, donated by Iain, will be won by one lucky guest. The Rough Diamond Ball is a major event on the Simon on the Streets fundraising calendar. In addition to a lovely evening amongst friends, delicious food and first class entertainment, it provides a great opportunity to network, and entertain corporate clients. And you can celebrate the charity’s achievements and hear about how its outreach workers support the homeless and rough sleepers in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. Tickets are available at £60 each or £600 for a table of ten. This includes a sparkling wine reception, private bar, three course dinner, live music before and during the function, a silent auction and, of course, the Diamond! For a chance to win the diamond, you can purchase tickets in advance for £15 each. Table numbers are limited and have sold quickly in recent years, so reserve your table soon. To book, contact Development Manager Sue on sue@ simononthestreets.co.uk or Tom on admin@simononthestreets.co.uk
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College of Art Student Wins Pitch for Agency Mural Ian Fulcher, a third year BA (Hons) Illustration student at Leeds College of Art, recently won the opportunity to pitch a mural design to the Leeds agency We Are Boutique.
e Are Boutique wanted to create a talking point in their conference room that would showcase the city’s creative culture and young talent. They teamed up with the Leeds College of Art to give students the opportunity to secure a professional commission. The fuss-free brief stated that ‘The Fell’ meeting room needed a mural that represented Saw Mill Yard’s industrial past. The chosen design was selected for its detail and the justification behind it. “I was keen to come up with a design that not only presented the mill’s history, but could also be successfully replicated by hand onto the grey wall”, said Ian. “As someone who predominantly produces digital artwork it was a challenge to create a graphical design whilst retaining the hand-drawn element.
I projected the outline of the design before tracing and filling in using white paint pens to create the clean lines associated with digital artwork. It’s been a great experience working with the guys at We Are Boutique and it has given me a load of confidence to pursue further large scale drawing projects.” Simon Bollon, Boutique’s MD, was impressed by the level of professionalism shown by the students when reviewing the submissions. “We thought it’d be a great opportunity to give students a chance to show off their talent – for a fee of course!” said Simon. “The variety of submissions was testament to the creativity of the students. It was clear that a lot of time and thought had gone into them. We wanted something that would create a talking point in meetings. It won’t be the last time we team up with the students on creative projects.”
Online Print Shop Raises £930 for Leeds Mind Design studio BMLCreative raised £930 for Leeds Mind through its Charity Print Shop (bmlcreative.co.uk/shop) – a unique collection of prints created by BML designers as part of the studio’s ongoing ‘Wall o’Fame’ creative challenges. All prints are created by the designers in their spare time and feature a new theme each quarter.
Having previously raised over £1,000 for St George’s Crypt, the BML team unanimously chose to support Leeds Mind last year. “Almost everyone I know has been touched by mental health issues in some way or another, so it’s great to be able to support the excellent work of Leeds Mind”, said Dave Holloway, BML’s Creative Director.”I hope our donation will help to raise awareness of mental health issues so that more can be done to help those affected.” BML’s latest print series ‘Icon’ will be available in the shop soon. They are currently selecting a new charity to support and have plans to expand their fundraising efforts by partnering with local retailers. Visit the BML website for up-to-date details.
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Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath Comes to The Playhouse ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, Frank Galati’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse from 24th May – 10th June. ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ has been called ‘one of the most significant works of social justice ever written’ – loved by those who stand for equality and human rights, and reviled by the Donald Trumps of every generation. “It is uncannily relevant to the world we find ourselves in today – increasing mechanisation, displacement of people, economic and environmental crisis”, said Abbey Wright, Nuffield Southampton Associate, who directs the play. “Across the world we have seen fear and hatred entering political discourse on immigration and identity. At the heart of ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ is the need for community and love. Steinbeck invites us to ask ourselves ‘Who is our family?’ ‘Who are our children?’” The setting is the American Dust Bowl at the height of the Great Depression. A family begins an epic journey to California, the Promised Land, driven as much by fear as by hope, in search of work and a new life. Commenting on the music, composer Matt Eggan said: “‘The Grapes of Wrath’ conjures vast open spaces, which we wanted to capture in the music. But I wanted our version to focus on man-made desolation - not only dusty fields, but concrete and cities. The motif I adopted is a harsh wrong-sounding note, which slides into the correct note. This combination of incongruous, opposing sounds is at the core of the music.”
The cast includes a 40-strong community company made of up Leeds residents. Over 100 people of all ages and vastly differing experiences turned up for the auditions at The Playhouse. Many had never done anything like this before.
specific briefing notes from the other theatres involved in the production, there was still room for people’s own creative input. People discovered things about themselves that pushed them into doing things they didn’t expect, including learning the choreography of two dances!” Participants in the Playhouse’s Refugee Programme are also involved. This is all part of the theatre’s commitment to reaching out to the community. And, it’s not going to end here – already The Playhouse is working with a local writer to develop a short play along
“Choosing 40 people was really difficult”, said Alex Ferris, Director of Creative Engagement at The Playhouse. “Although we were working to
the themes of ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ for this company to perform as part of ‘Open Season’ in September. “This will be a production for and people in the community”, said Alex. “It is very exciting. One of the joys is pulling in so many types of performance. It will be like a launch pad of the theatre speaking to the city.”
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Japanese Fabric Stencils with Stories to Tell An exhibition featuring beautiful, delicate paper stencils from Japan recently opened at University of Leeds textiles museum and runs until 7th December.
Every katagami has a story to tell about the fashion and culture of Japan at the time
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‘Katagami – the Craft of the Japanese Stencil’ is at ULITA – an Archive of International Textiles, and celebrates one of the archive’s major collections featuring Japanese textile dyeing stencils. “Through drilling, punching and cutting, a variety of astonishingly detailed and intricate designs were cut into mulberry paper”, said Jill Winder, ULITA’s Curator. “These stencils were used for dyeing designs onto clothing ranging from everyday workers’ clothing to the finest silk kimonos.” Guest curator Dr Alice Humphrey, who wrote and curated the new show with Jill Winder, added: “This exhibition introduces the techniques of making and using the katagami and explores its imagery. It is drawn from two of the largest public collections of katagami in Britain.” Although produced simply as tools, the katagami themselves have come to be appreciated as beautiful objects in their own right. The designs amount to more that decoration. Whether evoking a season, carrying wishes for longevity and good fortune, or containing an entire folk story, every katagami has a story to tell about the fashion and culture of Japan at the time. Katagami – the Craft of the Japanese Stencil features 40 katagami, including stencils lent by the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MoDA), and stencil-dyed clothing lent by Leeds Museums and Galleries. ULITA - an Archive of International Textiles, St Wilfred’s Chapel, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT (next to Leeds University Business School). Open Tues – Thurs 9.30am – 4.30pm & Fridays by appointment. For further information, visit ulita.leeds.ac.uk, or contact 0113 343 3919, ulita@leeds.ac.uk
Suman Kaur Wins The Big Painting Challenge eeds College of Art student, Suman Kaur, beat off nine other contenders to be crowned overall champion in BBC One’s Big Painting Challenge. Art has always been a passion for Suman, who recently left her job working in prosthetics and orthotics to pursue a career in art. “For years I had worked on self-tuition”, said Suman. “To finally win something important like this has validated that hard work and drive to prove myself artistically.” Suman is currently taking the
Access to HE Diploma (Art & Design), a course designed for adults returning to education and who want to pursue a professional career in art and design. “We are delighted that Suman has won The Big Painting Challenge”, said Adam Stone, Access to HE Course Leader. “Before joining our course she didn’t have any formal art training. The determination, ambition and talent that she demonstrates as a student were evident throughout the show. We are proud to celebrate her success, well done Suman!”
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Last Autumn, ceramic artist Jo Lee was thrilled to win an award for ‘taking the judge’s breath away, with originality and work that takes a risk’ at the lovely Saltaire Makers’ Fair. As a result, Jo was offered a Solo Ceramic Showcase at the Craft Centre on The Headrow, which will run from 2nd May – 29th July. orking from Boo! Studio in Meanwood (named because it’s always a surprise to see what comes out of it!), Jo and her trusty kiln, Chuffing Billy, create a magical menagerie of colourful black and white characters, slipcast using earthenware and porcelain clay from handmade plaster moulds. Her characters have evolved from experiences and ideas of family, nurture, control and love, as well as the boundless imagination of a child playing with Fuzzy Felt and Mr Potato Head. She loves drawing and photography too and cleverly combines these with her ceramic characters to bring these delightful yet slightly unnerving creatures to life. Her quirky range includes ‘BabyDogs’, a contemporary take on Staffordshire Dogs; ‘TriBods’ – three-part figurines that wobble when tickled; and wall-mounted ‘Eyeballs’, which follow you around the room.
Pictured: Jo Lee
Photo: Lisa Burch
She also designs a range of amusing mugs and teapots whose faces turn every cuppa into a tea party! Over the last couple of years her work has been seen in various high profile international publications such as Tatler, World of Interiors, Elle Decoration, Aesthetica and Homes & Gardens. It has also popped up in Liberty of London!
Jo also loves teaching art and delivers classes across a range of venues, including adult ceramic workshops at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley. She runs workshops in primary and secondary schools, and for adults with learning disabilities, and is a Creative Practitioner at The Hepworth Wakefield. Jo has a couple of fun adult ceramic workshops coming up at Sunny Bank Mills, ideal for beginners or for anyone who wishes to have some creative time out (Pinch Pots & Slab Building 20th May, 10am - 4pm; Press Moulded Bowls & Tiles 10th June, 10am - 1pm). To book, visit www. jolee.uk.com You can meet Jo and her wild menagerie at the ‘Meet The Maker’ event on Saturday 6th May, 1.30 - 3pm at The Craft & Design Centre (under Leeds Art Gallery). Follow the curiosity and creativity of Jo Lee’s World on Facebook @joleeworld Twitter @joleeworld and on Instagram: @ joleeworldofcuriosity
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North Yorkshire Open Studios his year 129 artists across North Yorkshire will be inviting visitors to visit their studios over two weekends – 3rd/4th and 10th/11th June. Discover art in inspirational locations, from the North Yorkshire coastline to the moors and dales. Take a look inside workspaces of all shapes and sizes, from fisherman’s cottages to Victorian workhouses. This year’s open studios trail offers a tantalising glimpse inside the private world of these artists. You can expect to see a fantastic mix of established and new creative talent, from potters and painters, to jewellery, textile artists and printmakers and lots more. There are many chances to have a go, take part in an inspiring and fun activity, and try something new with friends or family. To find out more, visit www.nyos.org. uk
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Leeds Photographic Society Annual Exhibition he Leeds Photographic Society recently held its biggest competition of the year, its Annual Exhibition Competition. The competition is made up of five categories; Pictorial, Portraiture, Nature, Architecture, and Sport, with awards given for the best image in each category. The overall award for the best print in the competition went to Ted Clements with a nature image entitled ‘The end of the rainbow’, showing an Osprey catching a Rainbow Trout. Over eighty prints were entered into the competition and they will all be exhibited in the Roofspace at Salt’s Mill, Saltaire, during the ‘Saltaire Arts Trail’ weekend, Saturday 27th May – Monday 29th May, 10am – 4.30pm, and entry is free.
Photo: Ted Clements Leeds Photographic Society’s itinerary will continue over the coming months with a schedule of talks by its members and visiting speakers, competitions and photographic outings. The society welcomes new members of all levels of ability and meets on alternate Tuesdays at Saint Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Full details can be found at www.lps1852.co.uk
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Great British Food Festival Returns to Harewood House After the success of last year’s event, when over 15,000 people attended the Great British Food Festival at Harewood House, the event is back and promises to be even bigger and better!
Budding home bakers will have the chance to enter the Cake Off held each day
eld on the grounds in front of the house, the festival runs for three days, from 27th - 29th May, opening at 10am each day, and a number of great new features have been added for 2017. “Last year was fantastic, out in the sun on the lawns in front of this amazing venue”, said Daniel Maycock, Organiser. “This year we have added a few new things like a drinks arena, grow your own talks, and goody bags for the first thousand people each day! Visitors will be able to watch a number of local and celebrity chefs demonstrate signature dishes and bakes. Local chefs will be on stage alongside stars from the BBC’s Great British Bake Off, like Luis Troyano and Howard Middleton.
Pictured: Organisers Nick & Danny Maycock
“Budding home bakers will have the chance to enter the Cake Off held each day – enter your cake to win a fabulous prize and get free entry into the show. And, children will have the opportunity to learn new cookery skills in the Diddy Cook Classes, which can be booked online or on the day. Plus there will be bouncy castles, kids rides (with a free go for every child), a free craft corner, and a circus workshop. “Throughout the day there will be top local bands playing. You can do some foodie shopping from the numerous fascinating stalls, then take a break with a real ale or glass of fizz and enjoy some live music in beautiful surroundings. A great foodie day out for the whole family.” For further information & book tickets, visit www. greatbritishfoodfestival.com
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Leeds Indie Food Festival Sees Record Ticket Sales Organisers of the Leeds Indie Food Festival (11th – 28th May) are warning keen foodies to grab tickets before it’s too late! The most sought after events sold out in hours and Festival Passport sales got off to a flying start. n a recent survey analysing the expansion in independent food and drink businesses in major UK cities, Leeds came top of the pile with 12.8% growth, beating foodie hotspots like Bristol and London and proving that the city really is hungry for indie eats. Festival organisers claim that this enthusiasm for kicking the chain habit and dining out differently has manifested itself in bumper ticket sales for their unique celebration of the city’s gastronomic culture. Sales of Festival Passports, which give access to priority tickets for all Leeds Indie Food events and discounts or offers at all the festival’s venues, have doubled since last year. Popular billings, like ‘Chef: The Experience’ at Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, sold out in hours. The event sees the Patty Smith’s kitchen serving up food from the Jon Favreau film as it appears on screen. Other sold out events are #FindTheForest from Balcombe & Smith and a dinner matching Donuts and Beer at North Bar.
Photo: Martyn Butler
Pictured: The Madeleine Express Photo: Jessie Leong
The calibre of this year’s programme has been reflected by a bevy of industry awards picked up by festival venues. Ox Club at Headrow House won Best British, Best Newcomer and Overall Winner at the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Oliver Awards. Bundobust, who will team up with Laynes Espresso for a collaborative brunch service
during the festival, bagged Best Street Food. North Brewing Co. was recognised as Best Brewing Pub Company by the Morning Advertiser Publican Awards. It was also nominated for Best Independent Craft Beer Bar at the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) awards, but lost out to Leeds Indie Food venue Tapped Leeds. Northern Monk took home a medal at the World Beer Cup and Friends of Ham were recognised in the Observer Food Monthly Awards. “We’ve been blown away by the response to this year’s festival! We knew we had some pretty special events in the works, but to see some of them sell out within hours shows us that our home city really does have an appetite for indie food and drink”, said Matt Dix, Indie Food. “It’s amazing to see our venues getting the accolades they deserve, and to see Leeds put on the map nationally for our outstanding food and drink scene.”
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Oakwood Day 2017 he sounds of live music will float over the Oakwood Clock once again on Saturday 13th May and delicious food aromas will waft through the air as sizzling hot plates of food are served to residents and visitors alike as they celebrate this wonderful spot in Roundhay. Oakwood Day will have something for everyone with music, food, craft stalls, children’s events, and further events at Oakwood Library. Running from 12- 7pm this free event will feature music from Edgar Duke and Jabbawoki plus many more local bands – guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet. A fantastic variety of food will be served all day. And, craft stalls with beautiful handmade products will fill the Oakwood Clock car park. The children’s events will include activities from One Day Creative, a free Brazilian workshop, along with loads of other exciting events. “This year’s event is set to be a fun filled day with lots of great activities for all to get involved in”, said organiser Becca Ahmed, “We are hoping to have a wonderful, action packed day for the community to enjoy.” The event is hosted by OTRA (Oakwood Traders and Residents Association) with sponsorship from Teeth, Manning Stainton and Satsuma Marketing Ltd., plus support from other local organisations. For further information, visit www.loveoakwood.co.uk
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News From Your Councillors Cllr
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So, I am now launching my May Pothole Hotline – if you spot a pothole, please call or email me the exact location and I will get it filled asap. I know many streets in Alwoodley deserve more love and attention than having some potholes filled and you are welcome to flag those up, and you can rest assured that Neil, Peter and I will be speaking to highways about getting this more substantial work done. This, however, is a longer process. So, let’s see if we can blitz our potholes by the end of Summer – which could be by mid June!
Primary School Places Sometimes being a councillor does strange things to your thought processes. While wandering along Birchwood Avenue during a very sunny street surgery in early April, my mind turned not to thoughts of gardening, or summer strolls or even a cheeky, al fresco, pint after a busy day ‘counciling’, but to potholes.
Primary School places offer day was 18th April. I know how stressful this day can be for parents who have children going into Reception for the first time this September. I sincerely hope that you got an acceptable offer that matches what you wanted. If you did not, help and guidance are at hand. I am available for advice and, where necessary, to guide you through the school appeals process.
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme I attended a meeting with Diane Winder to discuss the operation of Neighbourhood Watch in Leeds. What became clear was how useful Neighbourhood Watch schemes are to our local policing teams, and how valued they are. Right across the city, there is a real need for new local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators. These volunteers coordinate watch schemes, usually for their street, and they are the lifeblood of the project. If you feel you could spare some time to make your street that bit safer, and be a real asset to the police in helping to prevent crimes, please get in touch with Diane.Winder@westyorkshire. pnn.police.uk As always, if I, or my colleagues, can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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First Women & Girls Forum a Great Success omen from across Leeds and all walks of life, came together recently and worked to identify the priorities to make Leeds the best city for women and girls. The Forum, organised by Women’s Lives Leeds, is part of Leeds City Council’s Equalities Assembly, and is the city’s platform for all women and girls to discuss issues they face. Attendees were asked to pick their top three priorities from a list of over 30 and what emerged were concerns in the areas of employment, violence against
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Working to identify the priorities to make Leeds the best city for women and girls women, and safety. These issues will now be tackled by the Forum. The group also elected Kate BrattFarrar, Chief Executive of Sue Ryder Wheatfields, as Chair, and Marvina Newton, CEO of Angel of Youths, as her Deputy, who will take on these duties for the next year. For further information about Women’s Lives Leeds, or to attend the next Forum in June, please contact 0113 380 4796, Camille@leedswomensaid. org.uk, or visit www.womenslivesleeds. org.uk
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Meanwood Festival is Set to Inspire This year’s Meanwood Festival will present over 50 activities in 20 different locations between 20th and 29th May.
Music, art, literature, drama, heritage, health, food and drink. Meanwood Festival has it all!
nce again it will showcase what the area has to offer in music, art, literature, drama, heritage, health, food and drink. There will be concerts featuring a huge range of music, including SingMeanwood, a ukulele orchestra, country blues, swing and roots with the David Broad Trio, new songs from Schwa, and traditional Irish musicians Bernica. You’ll also find Landscape and Life Drawing workshops, various exhibitions of artwork and photographs from local artists, heritage and bird song walks, as well as a community walk and sing, not to mention taster sessions in Qi Gong, Zumba and kettlebells and the ever-popular Fun Dog Show. June Taylor will read from her book ‘Losing Juliet’ and festival organiser Chris Swales will read his poems for kids as well as one of Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’ scripts. Actor David Robertson will give a talk on his experiences in the Theatre, and there will be a night of stand-up comedy with professional comedians.
There will be an opportunity to learn about wine and food matching, and to sample food from some of Meanwood’s finest eateries - Hana Matsuri, the Hungry Bear and Zucco, with the ‘Meanwood Dinnerbox’. Ridgeside Brewery will be brewing a special Festival Ale ‘Beck Ran Red’. Local restaurants and cafes are creating special Festival meals and deals over the period. And, the Clandestine Cake Club returns to bake, eat and talk about their creations. For the very young there’s a pram friendly walk through the park finishing at Meanwood Park Café; toddlers are invited to the Teddy Bears Picnic; and older children (5 – 13) can try Tai Chi and Kung Fu. The Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday (12 – 4pm) on the cricket pitch, Parkside Road next to the Myrtle Tavern, will have over 60 craft and community stalls, food from around the world, performers, displays and lots of activities, including circus skills, donkey rides, a climbing wall, games, face painting. And, Bassa Bassa, The David Broad Trio, and Sparrows Steel Pan Band will be on stage. Full details can be found at www.meanwoodfestival.co.uk
The Festival organisers would like to thank local business sponsors the Myrtle Tavern, Moores Estate Agents, Top Stitch, Moustache Barbers, the Bay Horse, Alan Cooke Estate Agents, Ace Cars, Meanwood Park Cafe, RDF Builders, Alfred, East of Arcadia, Manning Stainton, QLM and Hana Matsuri.
Home & Garden
he stonechat is a common small bird of open country, especially near the coast, and in the right habitat is easy to both see and hear. It is similar in size to a robin, and in Spring the male is striking, with a black head, white neck patch, dark brown back and orangey-red breast.
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The female lacks the black head and has a browner, streaked back. It is a bird that likes to perch upright, especially on gorse bushes and small trees, from where it gives out its harsh ‘chack-chack’ call. This call sounds a lot like two stones being
rubbed together, hence the species name. In Spring, the male also has a hurried warbling song. It is a very active and restless bird, constantly flicking its tail, and flitting between its perch and the ground. It feeds on various insects,
including weevils, moths, caterpillars and ants, but it will also eat plant food, such as seeds and blackberries. The Stonechat is a resident bird in the UK, but some also migrate from their breeding grounds to winter on the coast. In general, outside the coasts, they are most common in southern and western parts of the UK. Due to their largely insect diet, they are very susceptible to bad Winter weather, which can decimate the population.
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One of Yorkshire’s most beautiful small gardens Open from Sunday, 9th April York Gate is an inspirational garden created in the Arts & Crafts style and widely recognised as one of Britain’s finest small gardens. The garden, noted for its exquisite planting is designed as a series of outdoor rooms, each with its own intimate character. Purchase a gift from the beautiful range in the shop and treat yourself to afternoon tea or a light lunch in the tea room. Guided tours on Sundays. 9 April-28 September: Sunday to Thursday 12:30-4:30pm Evenings in June: Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30-9:00pm Groups warmly welcomed by prior arrangement. York Gate, Back Church Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 8DW 0113 267 8240 www.yorkgate.org.uk
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Warm spells, rapid growth and so much for gardeners to do!
Seed for veg such as carrots, beetroot, radishes, lettuces, broad beans and broccoli can be sown directly into the soil.
Chelsea chop Towards the end of the month late flowering perennials can be subjected to the famous Chelsea chop – so called because it is carried out at around the time of the flower show. It is done in order to create more sturdy, bushy plants with more (albeit smaller) flowers. They will also tend to flower a little later. I cut my Helenium, Phlox paniculata, Aster and
Towards the end of the month late flowering perennials can be subjected to the famous Chelsea chop... I cut my Phlox paniculata down to reduce their height by about a half
Looking after your seedlings The little plants that you germinated on your windowsill will be starting to grow and some will be looking ready to plant out into the garden. Do beware of putting any tender plants out before the end of the month because it is not unknown for frost to strike at any time in May. These half hardy plants include things like courgettes, tomatoes, runner beans and pumpkins, as well as most bedding plants, so if you buy bedding from the garden centre it will have to be kept indoors at night for now. As the month goes on, these plants can be put outside during the day to harden them off ready for planting into their final positions in early June.
Potatoes planted out last month will now be starting to grow and can be ‘earthed up’ to
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cover the green shoots and encourage more
Potatoes planted out last month will now be starting to grow and can be ‘earthed up’ to cover the green shoots and encourage more root (and hence more potato) production.
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tall Sedums down to reduce their height by about a half.
Support Spring growth As your plants grow, make sure you put supports in place for them to grow through. This always looks much better than trying to tie them up later when they have started to flop. Twiggy sticks make excellent natural supports, but there are also wire versions available to buy. Climbers such as rambling roses and sweet peas can be tied in to their supports as they grow.
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Students Showcase Design at First RHS Chatsworth Flower Show A team of Leeds Beckett landscape architecture students will showcase their garden design at the new RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, from Wednesday 7th – Sunday 11th June at Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire.
We want to challenge people’s perceptions of weeds
he theme of the show is ‘Design Revolutionaries’ and will celebrate garden designers of the past, as well as the talent of today’s gardeners. Frankie Tomany and Zuzanna Golczyk (second year Landscape Architecture & Design), and Tom Rawlings (MA Landscape Architecture), have called their garden ‘the Path of Least Resistance’. “The concept of our garden centres around the importance of wild, natural spaces in our urban environments and the positive impacts they have on biodiversity and human wellbeing”, said Zuzanna. “These plants provide valuable habitat, ecological functions and beauty to forgotten patches of the urban landscape. “We want to challenge people’s perceptions of ‘weeds’ and inspire them to work with nature to create affordable and sustainable gardens. Rather than spending hours pruning and weeding to create what we typically think of as a perfect garden, why not follow the path of least resistance?” The team will create as much of their garden as possible at Leeds Beckett’s Landscape Resource Centre, including making four large metal sculptures, growing plants in the greenhouses, and doing a full test build. They will then have two weeks to build the garden at Chatsworth. “We have a long tradition of students showing at RHS garden shows”, said Jo Jolley, Principal Learning Officer in the Landscape Resource Centre. “This year our students are entering in a new category celebrating freeform expression, which removes some of the restrictions imposed on the classical show gardens and encourages designers to be bold, sculptural and expressive. The extensive grounds provide a great opportunity to be creative and to inspire people to look at gardens and plants in a different way.” The students are looking for additional sponsors for their RHS Chatsworth competition entry. Please email p.o.l.r.freeform@gmail.com if interested.
RHS Appeal to Transform Grey Front Gardens he Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is appealing to householders to pull up a paving slab and transform grey front gardens and driveways into usable green spaces.
ideas for transforming their front gardens. The garden forms part of the Society’s ‘Greening Grey Britain’ campaign which aims to encourage people to turn, grey areas into living, planted spaces that can accommodate both cars and plants. “The statistics on front gardens paint an alarming picture”, said Paul Cook, Harlow Carr’s Curator. “One in three across Britain are completely paved over - that’s five million spaces nationwide that leave no room for plants or wildlife. We’re asking people to re-think their ‘front of house’ and do their bit to reverse this worrying trend.” For further information, visit www. rhs.org.uk/ggb
Millions of people have paved over their front gardens to provide parking space. The down side of this is that it causes localised flooding, misses the opportunity to combat air pollution, and provides a poor environment for birds, bees and other wildlife. RHS Garden Harlow Carr (Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB) has created a demonstration ‘front garden’, complete with mock house front, to provide people with inspiration and
Watching Out for Nidderdale Wildlife he Rivers Nidd, Skell and Washburn tumble through some of the most charismatic landscapes in the Yorkshire Dales and provide a home for an array of wonderful wildlife. This area is the focus of The Wild Watch – a new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust project. Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty recently received a grant of £295,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for The Wild Watch. This visionary new project will involve people running a health check on the wildlife of
this important area. It aims to check the ‘health’ of 50 different plants and animals that call Nidderdale home. Much of Britain’s wildlife has been either lost, or is under threat, for various reasons, including land use and changing climate. The decline of some species is well documented and concerned organisations are taking action to try and reverse the trend. But sometimes, plants and animals start to decline and we only notice when it is too late. “Many people love Nidderdale for its inspiring landscape and wonderful wildlife”, said Alice Crosby, Wild Watch Project Officer. “But all is not well and we want to take action to help some of the declining
species recover. To know where to target our efforts we need help from naturalists, local enthusiasts and residents, so we can build up a picture of what wildlife we have and where it is, a kind of nature audit.” Alice is planning a series of workshops and events throughout the year to inspire people about Nidderdale’s wildlife and to train people to help with the surveys. “We have had a lot of supportive comments from local naturalists which is a great start”, she said. “I feel that The Wild Watch offers a fantastic opportunity for other people, who have perhaps not done anything like this before but love the area, to get involved too.”
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Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle: Made In The Great War
It lay unfinished for nearly a century.
am Sweeney, BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year 2015 and fiddle player in folk band Bellowhead, is bringing his show – Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle: Made In The Great War to Leeds City Varieties on 10th June. Sam, together with Bellowhead band-mate Paul Sartin and concertina player Rob Harbron, will appear with award-winning storyteller Hugh Lupton to tell the story of a violin that lay unfinished in a manila envelope for nearly a century. Ten years ago Sam bought a violin in Oxford. It had all the appearances of a new instrument but the labels inside gave the date 1915, the name Richard S. Howard and the words ’Violin No. 6, Made in the Great War’. Research revealed that the violin had been started by an amateur luthier and part time music hall performer from Leeds, called Richard Howard. He joined the British Army in 1915 and was killed two years later at the battle of Messines near Ypres. ‘Violin No 6’ had been left in his workshop. The pieces eventually wound up in an auction house almost 100 years later. These were bought, and the violin finally finished, by luthier Roger Claridge in 2007. The fiddle was then placed in the window of his Oxford music shop where it was spotted by Sam.
“Working on this show completely changed the way I saw the First World War”, said Sam. “By looking at it through the story of one man, I have begun to understand so much more about war and its impact on people.” The show brings the First World War to life through Richard’s story, his family and comrades, using story, music and film, as well as playing the actual fiddle that he started but never had the chance to finish. Since taking the show on the road in 2014, another Richard Howard violin, ‘No. 2’, has come to light, together with pictures of Richard and memorabilia. The story behind this fiddle continues to unfold bringing previously unknown descendants and relatives together for the first time at shows.
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The National Youth Folk Ensemble Folk aficionados around the country are well aware of the wealth of traditional English music that exists, but England still lags behind Scotland, Wales and Ireland when it comes to infrastructure and seriously preserving this wonderful heritage.
year ago, with input from people like Sam Sweeney of Bellowhead who is its artistic director, the National Youth Folk Ensemble was established. Now entering its second year, they are looking for excellent instrumentalists aged 14 – 18 who want to develop as folk musicians. To become a member for a year costs £400 and there are bursaries available. For this young musicians will take part in four weeks (Oct, Feb, April, Aug) of intensive residential courses; receive high quality tuition and guidance from leading folk musicians; develop skills in performance, arrangement and leadership; give public performances. A number of Sampler Days are coming up and the closest to Leeds are at Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester on Sunday 28th May; Sage, Gateshead on Monday 29th May; and University of Sheffield on Tuesday 30th May. To book your free place, visit efdss. org/nationalyouthfolkensemble Incidentally, Leeds College of Music is introducing a BA (Hons) in Folk Music this year. Its innovative approach takes traditional musical identities and performance from the British Isles and around the world, and presents them through contemporary performance, composition and recording techniques. Students will explore folk music from its origins in oral tradition and its interpretation through different cultures and musicians. There are undergraduate Open Days on Saturday 6th May and 3rd June.
Thor & Friends Mon 1 May, Brudenell Social Club, £9. Experimental minimalism from polymath percussionist formerly of avant-rock ensemble Swans. Gina Atkins 2 May, Headingley HEART.
Pop/ Rock with inspiration as wide ranging as Taylor Swift, Mcfly, Greenday & Artic Monkeys.
The Skints Wed 3 May, Key Club, £17.60. Ska/reggae band with pop hooks, grimey raps, filthy basslines & a punk rock ethos.
Hayseed Dixie Thu 4 May, Brudenell Social
Club, £19.25. American group who started out as an Appalachian style tribute to AC/ DC, playing traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin & banjo.
Ward Thomas Thu 4 May, Church Leeds,
£18.70. Harmony singing twin sisters performing Country music in the vein of Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks & Alison Krauss.
James Leg Wed 10 May Brudenell Social
Jim Jones & The Righteous Mind Wed
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic 11 May, O2 Academy, £31.05.
Jason Rebello Thu 18 May, Seven Arts,
Club, £11. Hypnotic, distortion gospel-blues & cement-hearted rock-n-soul.
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No Mean Feat Fri 12 May, Seven Arts, £5. 70’s & 80’s classics from Steely Dan, Little Feat, Hall & Oates & more.
Andy Lawrenson Trio 12 May, 8pm at
HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Stylish, humorous & entertaining portrayal of style pioneered by Django Reinhardt & Stéphane Grappelli
Dariush Kanani, Kibitz, Coaldust & Frank Zeko Wed 12 May, Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton monthly not-for-profit music night. £6
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Fri 5 May, Korks Wine Bar, £5 adv / £6 o.t.d. The finest in folk, blues, ragtime and country.
£11. An Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute band, Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up versions of the king of rock & roll’s finest moments.
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Maia Sat 6 May, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Experimental Sci-fi folk evangelists playing a genre busting mix of vocal harmonies over funky blissed out grooves; punctuated by echoing banjo, guitar, shimmering mandolins, spooky brass and keyboards. John Moreland / Noah Gundersen Sun 7 May, Left Bank, £17.60. A double bill of US based Alt-Country and Indie-Folk. Howie Payne & The Band Of The Sun Mon 8 May, Belgrave Music Hall, £11. Former the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Stands.
The Physics House Band Tue 9 May,
Brudenell Social Club, £7.70. Instrumental space/math rock trio, who incorporate elements of 70s jazz fusion & electronica.
£10. Featuring young emerging artists from this year’s final year of the BA jazz course at Leeds College of Music – bands led by Alžbeta Tur?ányiová, Jordan Dinsdale & Abbie Finn
Eleanor McEvoy Mon 15 May, Brudenell
Social Club, £16.50. One of Ireland’s most accomplished contemporary singer/ songwriters. McEvoy composed the song Only A Woman’s Heart, title track of A Woman’s Heart, the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.
Brad Mehldau Trio Tue 16 May, Howard
Assembly Room, £27.50. Piano-led trio whose repertoire ranges from jazz standards such as ‘All The Things You Are’, through brooding original compositions to interpretations of Radiohead.
Simon Kempston Tues 16 May, 8pm at
HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley.Thoughtprovoking, evocative, original songs.
17 May Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. New outfit from the leader of Psychobilly/rock band The Jim Jones Revue.
£5 - £36. One of the most impressive & highly regarded pianists on the scene who has worked with the likes of Sting & Jeff Beck.
The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain Fri 19 May, Leeds Town Hall,
£22/£24. Your favourite grunge, classical, punk, rock ‘n’ roll & indie classics, all through the medium of ukelele.
Jah Wobble Fri 19 May, The Wardrobe, £16.50. A fantastic aural journey through dub, world, ambient and avant-rock music, as Jah paints his entrancingly dark, textural soundscapes.
Lisa Mitchell Sun 21 May, Oporto, £6.60.
Candy-coated folk-pop with the tenderness of Laura Marling, the wordplay of Regina Spektor & the free spirit of Feist.
Angel Olsen Tue 23 May, Leeds University
Union, £15.40. Intimate songwriting coupled with a strong, ethereal tone & hypnotic rhythm acoustic guitar.
Balsamic Tues 23 May, Headingley HEART. New Klezmer, Balkan & Romany folk quintet.
Monster Magnet Tue 23 May, Brudenell Social Club, £22. Warped, full-on blend of psychedelia & classic rock.
Bernica
Wed 24 May, 7.30pm Alfred, Stonegate Rd. Meanwood. Gemma Irving (vocals/guitar), Ian Pearson (fiddle) & Des Hurley (button accordion), plus special guests. £PWYF (pay what you feel)
Wiyaali & Claudio Kron Fri 26 May, 8pm
at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Unmissable collaboration with Ghanaian superstar & Brazilian master percussionist. Adv tickets www.sevenleeds.co.uk
Stevie Williams & The Most Wanted Band Fri 26 May, 8pm New Headingley Club,
56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. £7. Alt, edgy country, blues & classic Americana ...’skilfully crafted songs with sheer class’
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Health & Fitness
The Leeds Midnight Walk is Back!
The Leeds Midnight Walk is back for its 11th year and St Gemma’s Hospice is thrilled that the event is so popular with the people of Leeds. Over £837,042 has been raised from the event since it began and they hope to raise a further £90,000 this year.
his year the start location is at Xercise 4 Less in Seacroft and there is a new 9.5 mile route, which will take participants around the Ring Road into Oakwood, then along Lidgett Lane. The half way point will be at the Hospice on Harrogate Road. A carnival atmosphere will greet people as they arrive at the start point, with music, face painting, stalls and food available before setting off at 10pm.
It costs £25,000 a day to keep St Gemma’s running which is why they ask each participant in this event to raise sponsorship money. Any amount will be gratefully received! To signup for The Leeds Midnight Walk on 17th June, visit https://events. st-gemma.co.uk/events/leeds-midnightwalk/ or contact Becky on 0113 218 5505 or leedsmidnightwalk@st-gemma.co.uk for more information.
Jamie Peacock Joins the Sue Ryder Wheatfields Team Former Rugby league player Jamie Peacock has joined Sue Ryder’s running team to raise vital funds for the Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. “Wheatfields Hospice took care of my dad in his last few weeks”, said Jamie. “They were outstanding and the staff made my Dad and my family feel as good as we possibly could in such circumstances. Raising money for Sue Ryder is the least that I can do to repay them for everything they did for us. Taking on a marathon in front of a huge crowd is something I can’t wait to do.’’ If you would like to follow in Jamie’s footsteps and be part of Sue Ryder’s running team, the charity still has some places available in the Great North Run on 10th September. Participants will receive plenty of support with their training and fundraising needs. Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice provides end of life and palliative care to patients and their families. The hospice provides both medical treatment and emotional support. All care services are free of charge, but it costs £4.4m to run the hospice, only part of which is covered by statutory funds. Every year the hospice needs to raise over £2.5m million in donations to continue to provide its specialist care services. To book a place in the Great North Run, contact the fundraising team on 0113 278 7249 or mary.campbell@sueryder.org
Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Announces New Cricket College he Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, in partnership with education provider SCL, recently announced that a new Yorkshire Cricket College would be opening in September 2017. The college will enrol students from the age of 16 on a two-year course that will have cricket training and matches built into the timetable. Located at Headingley Stadium, students will benefit from the world class training facilities, under the tutelage of Yorkshire Cricket coaches while studying for a BTECH Level Three in Sport. “We aim to create a really good college – a great place to be educated, with a really good teaching environment”, said Nick Robinson, Project Manager at the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation. “The bonus
is that cricket will be built into the timetable three times per week. Whether you want to become a serious cricketer or a keen club cricketer, the Yorkshire Cricket College will help students realise their potential.” The curriculum offers a diverse range of units, such as the principles of anatomy and physiology in sport, leading to a BTECH level three. The qualification will give graduates a springboard and the opportunity to progress to further education, apprenticeships or a career. The cricket coaching and matches will allow students to work on all aspects of their game, as well as the holistic benefits that sport can offer – such as developing communication skills, teamwork and selfconfidence.
“We find that combining education with sport and delivering programmes from inspiring sports facilities has the power to really engaging young people”, said Steve Franks of SCL. “We are delighted to be launching a cricket college with Yorkshire and look forward to making it a first class experience for all our learners.” For further information, contact 0113 203 3632, Nick.robinson@yorkshireccc.com
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Gig-ready in a Day with Dennis Rollins azz trombonist Dennis Rollins put the big into big band when 50 young musicians recently took to the stage with him after just one day of making music together. The one-off ensemble from five local schools spent the day with Dennis at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), rehearsing a programme of music ranging from jazz to Motown, Latin, blues and even Adele. The students, aged 11-18, came from GSAL, Allerton Grange School, Abbey Grange C of E Academy, Harrogate Grammar School and Garforth Academy. Despite the limited time they had to get to know each another, the band soon gelled and they gave an assured and energetic performance in the evening.
Dennis Rollins is an acclaimed performer, composer and educator, who developed his own musical talents with the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association. He encouraged the student band as an ensemble, working with them on the musical arrangements, improvised solos and sight-reading skills. “There’s something special about standing in front of a group of young musicians and seeing the massive potential for them to express themselves”, said Dennis. “It’s such a big moment when you see that spark and they realise they can do it and give to the audience. It’s been fabulous to witness it and see the joy in their faces. They’ve done the work, I’ve just encouraged them.”
Saxophonist Madi Jones is a Year 12 student at Harrogate Grammar School. “Before we went on, Dennis told us we needed to work together and have fun, show you love the music”, said Madi. “He put us at ease, treated us as proper musicians and it felt really professional.” Rachel Gillespie, teacher of music at Allerton Grange, said: “It’s given our students a good experience of musicianship and a sense of belonging to something big. A couple of hours in, they were already asking if we could start a jazz band at school!”
Two Great Shows at The Carriageworks for Half Term he Carriageworks Theatre has two brilliant dramas for children this May Half Term. ‘Don’t Dribble on the Dragon’ (ages 2+) is on Wednesday 31st May at 2pm. It is based on the book by Steven Lee and features Tom – a toddler with a cool older brother, a secret dragon, and a dribbling problem that just won’t stop. When his dribbling threatens to tear the brothers’ friendship apart, can a dose of crazy dragon magic save them? With magic designed by the late Paul Daniels, this is a magical musical adventure and a great feel good show for big hearted adults, cheeky cool kids and loving little ones.
‘Tarzanne’ (ages 7+) is on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June at 3 and 7pm. Presented by Interplay Theatre, it follows the story of a young girl lost to the jungle as a toddler and growing up with an adoptive family of apes. Interplay specialise in theatre that engages the senses and brings interactive storytelling in immersive environments to audiences. Tickets for Don’t Dribble the Dragon (£8.50/£9.50 adults/ £34 family) and Tarzanne (£6 /£8 adults/ £24 family) are available from 0113 376 0318 or carriageworkstheatre.org.uk
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Emmerdale and Rose Court Put Autism in the Spotlight Actors from Emmerdale and children from Rose Court Nursery in Headingley (part of The Grammar School at Leeds) recently marked World Autism Awareness Week by donating clothes to raise funds for Lighthouse School for young people on the autism spectrum.
Pictured: Gillian Kearney, Charley Webb & Caron Munro with pupils Buster, Karis, Anya & Oli
heir clothing will be sold in the pre-loved section of Keepers’ Coffee and Kitchen, a social enterprise café and gift shop in Cookridge, run by Lighthouse Futures Trust which partners with special schools and colleges to offer employment opportunities for young adults with autistic spectrum condition or learning difficulties. Two of the Emmerdale cast Gillian Kearney (who plays Emma Barton), and Charley Webb (who plays Debbie Dingle and whose son is a pupil at Rose Court), were on hand to help pupils get the clothes ready for delivery to the café.
“Everyone at Emmerdale is keen to support Lighthouse School in the fantastic work it does”, said Gillian. “Lighthouse is committed to helping with life after school. Even though the pupils are well educated with lots to offer employers, doors are often closed to them.” “In World Autism Awareness Week we want to highlight the potential of our young people”, said Caron Munro, Development and Programme Manager at Lighthouse Futures Trust. “We are grateful to Rose Court pupils and the cast of Emmerdale for helping us raise both awareness and funds to keep our important work going.”
West Yorkshire School Games Winter Festival Yorkshire Sport Foundation brought pupils together from Wakefield, Calderdale, Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees schools to represent their district in the West Yorkshire School Games Winter Festival at the end of March. Forty-three schools competed in five different sports at Leeds Beckett University’s Headingley Campus, all bidding to be crowned West Yorkshire champions in their respective sports. Nearly 650 young people took part and the event included an Olympicstyle opening ceremony, with Hannah Cockroft as the guest of honour. Local North Leeds schools competing included: Horsforth, Allerton High School, Fulneck School, The Grammar School at Leeds, Allerton C of E, Alwoodley, and St Mary’s Horsforth. The Grammar School at Leeds won in the Year 7 netball; Allerton C of E won in Year 5/6 mixed hockey; Horsforth School won in U-14 boys basketball; and Allerton High in U-14 girls basketball. It was GSAL in Year 8 boys table tennis, and Horsforth School in Year 8 girls table tennis; and Allerton High won in boys U-16 basketball. “It’s great to see so many young athletes coming together for their county finals”, said Nigel Harrison, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Sport Foundation. “It shows the positivity of school sport and the commitment of teachers and parents bringing them here today.”
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Community Notices
Community Notices ACTIVE Alwoodley Tennis Club Saturday morning coaching for juniors (age 5 -17). Adult coaching 2pm. Friday indoor coaching for under 8s at 4.30pm all year.
Details: Carolyn on 07786 828 740, Alwoodleytenniscoaching@gmail.com
Badminton Club Mon 9pm & Wed 8.30pm at Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue. Friendly group. New members welcome. Details: Penny 294 3376
Chapel Allerton Snooker & Social Club 19 Town St. LS7 4NB. Four competition class snooker tables, food nights, live music events, games & competitions all year. Social membership from £5 pa. Details:
262 4269, www.thecaclub.webs.com or Facebook
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. Details: LeedsSoftball@gmail.com,
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Meanwood Boxing Club Boxing & fitness classes Mon, Tues, Thurs. Juniors (9 – 16) 5.30 – 6.30pm £1; Seniors (17+) 6.30 – 7.30pm £2. Prince Philips Community Centre, Scott Hall Ave. LS7 2HJ. Details:
Head Coach Wayne Cunningham 07784 998799, www.meanwoodboxing. com
opportunity for men & women of all ages to enjoy healthy, light exercise & make new friends. Details: Geoff Rowland 295 5861
North Leeds Walking Group Join a series of free short walks between parks & green space in north Leeds as part of national Walking for Health initiative. The walks take place 2nd Sat of each month. To register, email foagf@outlok.com or phone/text 07590 510499
PHGC Snooker Club at Oakwood Clock Friendly, community focused club keen to welcome new members. Open Mon - Fri, 5 -11pm. Three tables, licensed bar, social events throughout the year. All abilities welcome. Coaching available. Details: 212 0194, secretary@thesnookerclub.co.uk, www.thesnookerclub.co.uk
University of Leeds Staff Walking Club organises at least one walk (5-12 miles) most weekends. All welcome. No membership charge. Details: David Shaw
ARTS & CRAFTS Lace & Craft Section Alwoodley Community Association meetsFri, 2 – 5pm to do various crafts and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Details: 267 9474/ 267 8709
Roundhay Art Group Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. Roundhay LS8 1JN. A group of principally watercolour painters who meet to share skills. Regular demonstrations by local artists. New members with some experience welcome.
Details: John Irving 293 1465
Rd LS17 6EL (opp. fire station). Snooker players for social & league play welcome. 2 tables & bar open every evening. Details:
Shadwell Art Group meets Tues, 2 –
Moor Allerton Bowling Club (Stonegate Rd. LS17 6EL opp fire station) Great
Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. 9 May: Practical workshop in acrylic with David Wilson; 23 May: Practical workshop with Leila Conway
COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Hope Pastures Spring Fayre & Plant Sale Sun 7 May, 10.30am–3pm at sanctuary (corner Ring Rd & Weetwood Ln). Re-enactments by ARC - Autonomous Reenacter Collective, Guest appearance by rescued pony Asher. Stalls, games, face painting, refreshments - a fun day out for everyone. Entry: Adults 50p/children free.
Lidgett Lane Allotments Annual Plant Fair Sat 13 May,10.30am - 12:30pm at site next to Moor Allerton Hall Primary School. Wide variety of plants for sale incl annuals, perennials, fruit & veg. Free entry. Refreshments.
285 7480, d.c.shaw@leeds.ac.uk
Moor Allerton Snooker Club Stonegate
John Stancliffe 294 9327
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4pm Methodist Church Hall, Main St. Shadwell. Join this friendly group for sketching & painting classes, with tuition & demonstrations. Details: 265 5598
Moortown Baptist Church Plant Sale Sat 13 May, 10am – 12 noon at 204 King Ln. LS17 6AA (on roundabout before Ring Rd). In aid of local charities. All sorts of house & garden plant, veg & bedding plants.
Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat, 9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock. Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com
GROUPS/CLUBS Alwoodley Chess Club meets Wed, 7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS 17 7NZ. New members welcome. Details: Paul Gelder 269
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Community Notices
56 British Heart Foundation seeks people to join local fundraising groups to help raise funds for lifesaving research. Details:
Lidgett Pk Rd, LS8 1JN. New members welcome. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk
Sue Green 01274 548324, greens@bhf. org.uk, www.bhf.org.uk/localfundraising
Leeds Probus Club for retired
Friends of Gipton Wood meet 10am last Sat of month, & some Sunday afternoons. Join them for a fun & interesting hour including wild flowers, birds, toadstools, tree recognition & archaeology. Details: Chris 266 7569 & Facebook
Friend of Gledhow Valley Woods Action Mornings Meet at newly acquired field on Gledhow Valley Rd. 9.45am – 12 noon Sat 12 May. Activities to include clearing field boundaries, fencing & litter picking.
professional/businessmen, meets 2nd Thurs, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, Chapel Allerton LS7 3QF, for social gatherings with speakers. Details: 269
5512
Leeds RSPB Group Two free bird walks - Wed 3 May: Lin Dyke, RSPB Fairburn Ings, meet Lin Dyke car park7.30pm; Sat 6 May: Rodley Nature Reserve, meet car park 10am. Sat 27 May Coach Trip to RSPB Leighton Moss, dep 8.10am Roundhay Park, 8.30am Leeds Infirmary St. Call 07722 120540 to book. Details:
Anne 07530 040349 or Facebook
3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP. Forthcoming talks include ‘Sixties Photography’ (Sept). Details: 808
6313, secretary@leedsdfas.org.uk, www. leedsdfas.org.uk
Leeds Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale & Coffee Morning Sat 13 May, 9.30 – 11.30am at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annuals, Perennials, Tomato & Veg plants. Cakes & garden ‘White Elephant’ stall. Adm £1 incl. coffee/ biscuits. Free advice on plants. Details:
Pat Dixon 225 0030, patdixon2@ ntlworld.com
Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meetings Tues 23 May & Mon 19 June at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details:
8343, www.rocodrama.co.uk
Slaid Hill in Bloom seeks someone with flair for garden design to continue & develop group’s worthwhile & enjoyable work. Could be 2 people, or work could be split into design of flowerbeds, grant applications & invoicing. Help with other roles also required. Details: Geoff Tothill 268 7448G
Slaid Hill in Bloom meets 1st Sat at 10am outside The Dexter, Wigton Ln. for 2 hours. Followed by lunch. Details: www.
Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30
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- 9.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Ln. Roundhay LS8 2BW. Based on Eckhart Tolle’s teachings. Watch DVDs of Eckhart’s talks with periods of silent meditation. Donation appreciated. Details:
07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com
Leeds Decorative and Fine Arts Society Talks, visits, study days. Meets
Roundhay, Shaftesbury Ave. LS8 1DS seeks new members for acting, back stage & front of house activities. Fun & fellowship guaranteed! Junior RoCo also welcomes new members (fhenderson.jroco@gmail. com) Details: Andrea 266 2132/ Jill 293
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Friends of Wigton Moor Woods meet monthly at Wigton Moor UR Church Hall, High Ash Dr. Varied programme of activity days with litter picks, tree & bulb planting, nature quizzes & walks. New members welcome. Details: Debs 07943 277867,
RoCo Dramatic Society at St Andrew’s
National Trust Association Leeds meets 2nd Tues of month, 10.30am in St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. for coffee & a talk. All welcome. Details: Phil McShane 225 1166, phil_mcshane@yahoo.co.uk
National Vegetable Society meets Tues 9 May, 8pm Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln, LS5 2AB. Simon Bland will talk about compost made from sheep’s wool & bracken. Dalesfoot Composts (entirely peat free) are made on family farm in Cumbria. Seeds & plants available Free admission. All welcome. Leeds Welsh Society meets every month with a varied programme. Now preparing to join Yorkshire Welsh in the Hull City of Culture events. Details: 269 4268/ 286 8660
278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert.org. uk
Reminiscence & Cultural Activities Irish Men’s Group meets fortnightly 12-
Leeds Photographic Society meets
2pm at The Reginald Centre, Chapeltown Rd LS7 3EX. Details: Jim Mulhern, Irish
Tues, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall,
Arts Foundation 07724 229379
West Yorkshire Fuchsia & Pot Plant Society meets Wed 17 May, 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln. LS5. Charles Jenkinson, well known fuchsia grower & judge will talk about fuchsia & how best to prepare them for the dhows. Visitors welcome. Details: Graham Wheatley 256
3055, wheatleygraham@yahoo.co.uk
White Rose Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their confidence & have fun. Details: Pauline 269 3542
MUSIC Alwoodley Singers Seek New Members All welcome, but especially sopranos. Ability to read music preferable but not essential. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Details: 294 3370
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Cantabile Chamber Choir & Friends Sat 13th May, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Roundhay. A musical celebration of ‘The Night’ from Elizabethan times to the 21st Century. £10 on door or in advance via info@cantabile-choir-Leeds. org.uk
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Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients.
Age UK Leeds Silver Surfers Programme Baffled by computers, tablets
Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified Phase 4 instructors. Details:
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,
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frontofhouse@ageukleeds.org.uk
Café Economique meets 1st Tues, 7pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. 2 May: ‘Rethinking the Housing Crisis: from Market Failure to the Rentier City’ with Dr Stuart Hodkinson, U of Leeds.
Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat. Transport can be provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul 268
2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_ chaplin@hotmail.com
Lunch & Chat First Monday of each month, 1pm at Tree Tops Centre (next to Thackrah Court, Shadwell Lane). Details:
sight-reader? Like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details: secretary@
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
SUPPORT
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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.
Details: 237 0389/ dudleymax34@ gmail.com or William 268 4723
Details: jen@bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup.wordpress.com
Thur 18 May, 7.15pm at University House (University of Leeds). Talk by James Lomax on ‘Emily Meynell Ingram of Temple Newsam & Hoar Cross’, All welcome. Details: www.leedsphilandlit.
org.uk/events.html
Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 7 May: Ted Capstick talks about ‘Illusion, Glamour & Maya’; 28 May: Tim Wyatt on ‘Cycles of Eternity: A Boundless Universe’. 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2 8AJ (opp Leeds Arena). All welcome. Details: www.ts-leeds.org. uk/
WOMEN’S GROUPS
leedshealingcentre.org
Alwoodley WI meets 3rd Wed, 7.30pm Natural Healing Centre Thurs 7 8.30pm at 136, Street Ln. Roundhay, LS8 2BW. Details: 07949 972690
Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets Wed 8 – 9.30pm at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Dr LS8. All abilities welcome. £6 per session.
Details: www.leedsga.org.uk
Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society
leedsguildofsingers.org.uk
Tues 6 June at 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.
Leeds Geological Association Thurs 11 May, 7.15pm in the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lecture: ‘Imaging Life on Earth’ with Prof Phil Manning, Manchester University. Visitors welcome.
268 9844
Tea Dance for the Over 60s Every Leeds Guild of Singers Confident
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
Parkinson’s UK Supporting all affected by Parkinson’s disease. Meets 2nd Wed, 2pm St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. 10 May: Irish Arts Foundation ‘Playing for Parkinsons’. Details: Christine 226 3847,
cannesmith46@gmail.com
at St Barnabas Church Hall (off The Vine). Learn, chat, laugh, make friends & help the community. Aged 18-80 – you are more than welcome. £37.50 a year or come as a guest for £4. Details: Facebook/
Alwoodley WI
Chapel Pie WI Meets 2nd Mon of every month, 7.45pm at St Mathew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton. Non members £4, annual membership £37.50
Darling Roses WI Meets 2nd Sat, 11am - 3pm at St John’s Church Hall, Harrogate Rd, LS17 7BZ. Learn new skills, meet new friends, get involved in your community & have lots of fun. Details: debbie@
darlingroseswi.org / Facebook
Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 4 May: ‘Being a Woman MP’ with Ann Cryer; 1 July ‘The Story of Pearls’ with Robert Bolton. Details: Joan McShane 225 1166
Roundhay WI meets 2nd Thurs, 7pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave LS8 1DS.So much more than Jam & Jerusalem! In addition to monthly meetings, they run a wide range of activities & social groups (day & evening). Visitors £4. Details: Pauline 268
6704, wiroundhay@gmail.com, Facebook
Soroptimist International of Leeds meets 2nd Mon, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Hotel, LS16 5PS. Visitors welcome. www.sigbi.org/ leeds/
MISC / EVENTS Chapel Allerton Open Gardens Sun 11 June, 1 – 5pm. All proceeds to St Gemma’s Hospice & Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods. Maps available at various community events or www. chapelallertonopengardens.com
Gardening for Health with The Conservation Volunteers Tues & Thurs am in Oakwood. Want to learn new skills or just meet people & get some fresh air. Refreshments & gloves provided & some bus fares reimbursed. Details: Pauline Pickett 07816 225535, p.pickett@tcv. org.uk
Hope Pastures Pony Day Thurs 1 June, 10am – 3pm. children learn to care for ponies under expert supervision. Emphasis on fun & building confidence & skills. Includes leading & grooming ponies, feeding & mucking out, + quizzes, games. £28 per person. Book with karen@ hopepastures.org
Leeds – Cambridge American Cemetery to honour the graves of 80 Jewish servicemen & women buried there. Wed 17 May by coach from Sinai Synagogue car park. Cost £17.50. Details:
Jeff 267 5127 / 07774 816942, brownhut@ tiscali.co.uk
Yorkshire More Jams & Chutneys Hope Pastures Pony 1 to 1s & Family Fun Wed 31 May, 10am – 12noon at the sanctuary (corner Ring Rd/ Weetwood Ln). Meet & groom the ponies. Fun activities. £3 donation per person if you wish to brush a pony – the fun is free! Turn up on day, or book with office@ hopepastures.org for time with a pony.
Seeks Volunteers Friendly group making & selling jams/chutneys in support of mental health. Weekly sessions in North Leeds Tues 9.30am -12 noon & ad hoc sales events. Details: Linda 07710 567118, www.
yorkshiremore.com, yorkshiremore@ gmail.com
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G WILLIAMS ELECTRICAL • Full / Partial rewires • Consumer unit upgrades • Extra sockets and lighting
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EQUITY RELEASE MAY REQUIRE A LIFETIME MORTGAGE. A LIFETIME MORTGAGE IS A LOAN SECURED AGAINST YOUR HOME. TO UNDERSTAND THE FEATURES AND RISKS, ASK FOR A
PERSONALISED ILLUSTRATION. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.
Typically, we charge a fee of 1% of the loan amount to a maximum of £995, which is payable on completion. The exact fee will be confirmed to you once we have assessed your personal situation. The Equity Release Adviser.co.uk is a trading name of Hudson Foster Financial Services, which is authorised and regulated by the
Equity Release may require a lifetime mortgage. A lifetime mortgage is a loan secured against your home. To understand the features and risk, ask for a personalised illustration. The Equity Release Adviser.co.uk is a trading name of Hudson Foster Financial Services, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Examples of local work we did recently. To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk
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