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Leeds Remembers is a programme of events across the city that takes in concerts, opera, music theatre,

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new media and exhibitions all commemorating the end of WWI. Meanwood and Headingley also have

Connecting You To The Community

This is when people start questioning where the last

events planned.

year went! Is it really November already? Time to think about gifts and carols and ‘good cheer’. I always look

Then, there are pantos to take in, film festivals, light

forward to Christmas fairs and we have some great

switch-ons and much, much more…read on!

ones coming up – The Hepworth Christmas Fair has

Leeds Remembers

Motown Comes to Town

Christmas is Coming!

been named as one of the best; then there’s Sunny

Be sure to get your news and notices to us by 1st

Bank Mill and Crag House Farm Christmas fairs and

November for our December edition (14th Nov for

numerous others.

advertising). Deadlines for the January edition are 26th November for editorial & 4th December for advertising.

This is also a great time to discover art gallery

We look forward to hearing from you.

and museum shops and visit all those wonderful,

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interesting, independent shops around Leeds.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

Pictured: Motown The Musical Photo: Alastair Muir

10 25 26 28 30 32 44 52 10 Christmas is Coming - Suggestions for inspiring gift shows teeming with interesting presents and lots of traditional entertainment.

25 Leeds City Museum Wins Family Friendly Museum Award – Leeds beats off competition from ten other museums.

26 Compass 2018 - The biennial festival returns with ten days of free live art events designed to encourage personal responses

28 Leeds Remembers: Citywide Commemoration for WWI Centenary

30 Northern Ballet Presents the Story of Queen Victoria - ‘Victoria’ premieres at Leeds Grand Theatre in March.

32 It’s Christmas Eve Down Leeds Docks - Leeds Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol.

44 Light up a Life with St Gemma’s this Christmas - A chance to remember loved ones with friends and family.

52 Jazz North Introduces Chooses Two Leeds Bands - Young musicians from Leeds College of Music get the chance to make a name for themselves.

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Ambition:Leeds, a new £500,000 training academy for the retail and hospitality sector, launched recently in Leeds. Located at the City Exchange building on Albion Street, this is a joint project between Leeds City Council, Landsec and LeedsBID, and is in direct response to demand from retailers who are looking for skilled recruits. Training will be delivered by respected education partners, including Leeds City College, Leeds Beckett and The Source Skills Academy. “Ambition:Leeds provides a great opportunity for employees to access the education, skills and training to help them on the path to a successful career, and for employers who are looking for high calibre candidates with hands-on experience”, said Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive, LeedsBID. “The retail and hospitality sector in the city is flourishing and it is imperative we continue to grow and support it with highly-skilled staff.”

Recent research shows that employment in the wholesale and retail sector, and the accommodation and food services sector, is forecast to grow by 12% and 13% respectively over the next ten years. “Skilled staff are critical to this and we want to support employers to invest in their workforce skills to improve service standards and business performance to enable them to continue to adapt and grow in a changing economy”, said Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for learning, skills and employment. “Ambition:Leeds will see partners bring together an exciting portfolio of training courses, qualifications and masterclasses across different skill levels to support the retail and hospitality industry in our city.”

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING Enjoy the build up to Christmas with inspiring gift shows teeming with interesting presents and lots of traditional entertainment.

SUNNY BANK MILLS ART & MAKERS’ MARKET Sunny Bank’s Christmas Market

Expect carol singing, mulled wine and homemade mince pies and

takes place in a brand new (but still

cake at the Arctic Café and in the Gallery.

atmospheric and crumbly!) space, The Old Woollen, on Saturday 1st

Entry £2. Free Parking. Disabled + Buggy access.

December, 10.30am – 5pm. Over 40 regional makers and artists will showcase original work, including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints, pictures and pots, cards and more. This year’s Christmas Exhibition in the ‘Every Picture Tells A Story’ Gallery, is on the theme of storytelling and shows colourful work by artist Mel Davies, alongside jewellery by Emma White and others. The Gallery shop will have even more gifts, homeware, art and a little vintage.

On Saturday 1st December, our popular Christmas Art and Makers Market returns in the atmospheric former Old Woollen. Over 40 regional artists and makers will be showcasing original work; designed and lovingly made by hand. Expect carol singing, mulled wine, cider, tea, coffee and homemade mince pies and Christmas cake at the pop up Arctic Café. www.sunnybankmills.co.uk

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A CREATIVE OASIS IN THE CORN EXCHANGE Simcha Gallery, a creative oasis, can be found on the balcony of Leeds Corn Exchange. This is where nature inspires artist jeweller Stephen Roper, and designer maker Anne Roper in their silver and gold gemstone

Wood’ and ‘Moon Shadow’. He explores organic textures

jewellery, art cards, mixed media artworks, scarves,

and forms, is influenced by Art Nouveau, utilises

hats and wraps. Their work is created right there in the

traditional metalsmith techniques, and incorporates

studio within the shop.

vibrant gemstones. “I love the beauty of weathered surfaces”, he said, “the free flowing lines in nature, and

Anne sold her clothing accessories through Liberty and

the craft process of translating that into metal.”

Fenwicks in London, and was a founding stallholder at London's Camden Lock in the 1970s. Her designs

Stephen undertakes individual commissions. He makes

are infused with a love of multi-layered texture and

unique wedding and engagement rings, and also

colour. She variously combines metallic threads, paint,

upcycles customers’ own cherished family jewellery into

embroidery, felting and crochet in her work.

fresh new designs.

A jeweller for 16 years, Stephen showcases his design

Facebook, Instagram: “simcha gallery”, www.

collections, which have evocative names like ‘Wild

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This year, Christmas at Crag House Farm, the home of the charity Caring For Life on Otley Old Road, Cookridge, is on two Saturdays – 1st and 8th December, 10am – 4pm. This is a great family day. Father and Mrs Christmas will arrive in a horse drawn carriage at 10.30am and will be set up in his Grotto until 4pm with gifts, face painting and crafts to make for Christmas (£6.50). Leeds Art Gallery is an oasis of calm in the runup to Christmas! In addition to strolling around

There will be numerous stall holders selling lovely,

exhibitions like that of Francis Butterfield,

original hand-crafted gifts and Christmas decorations, as

which includes ‘Figure Derivation’ (1937), the

well as Crag House’s own gift shop. The Farm Shop will

first abstract work to enter the Leeds collection,

be filled with Christmas treats – you can even order your

there is also Mark Wallinger’s ‘Threshold to the

Christmas turkey or make up a Christmas hamper from

Kingdom’, which is on display for the first time in

all the fine Yorkshire food that fills the shelves.

almost a decade. Both are on show until January. Festive food will be served throughout the day, starting Catch up on your Christmas shopping in the

with breakfast from 9am. There will be warm fruit

Leeds Art Gallery shop, where you’ll find a large

punch, homemade sausage hot dogs, mince pies and

variety of unusual gifts, including a wide range

delicious cakes!

of collection images to take home. You’ll also find mid-century style ceramics, Fairtrade jewellery,

Select a top quality Nordman Christmas Tree, find out

beautifully illustrated books for children and a

about their ‘Trees for Charity’ collection service, and

range of artist inspired lines ranging from Koons to

choose the latest tree decorations, Christmas wreaths,

Kahlo and a whole lot more.

Cyclamen and Poinsettias in the Garden Nursery.

Then, take a break and celebrate the holidays with

Enjoy a wonderful day out whilst supporting a charity

a hot chocolate or some celebratory fizz in the cosy

whose aim is to make Christmas a special time for

surroundings of the beautiful Tiled Hall Café.

everyone they care for.

THE HEPWORTH WAKEFIELD CHRISTMAS MARKET The Hepworth Wakefield Christmas Market is literally bigger and better than ever this year, running over two consecutive

With over 80 stalls each weekend, there’ll

weekends – Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th

be an eclectic mix of makers over both

November and Friday 30th November –

weekends selling prints, ceramics,

Sunday 2nd December (10am – 5pm)

stationery, knitwear, candles, jewellery, homeware, food and drink and much more.

Named ‘one of Britain’s best’ by The

For a full list of stallholders, visit

Guardian, this is a great opportunity to

www.hepworthwakefield.org/Christmas

plan your festive gift and food shopping, and to embrace the festive season at this

Alongside the Market, there will be free,

award-winning gallery.

pop-up art activities and workshops throughout the weekend.

You’ll find a wonderful mix of art, craft and homeware stalls – featuring some of the

Entry to the market is £1 which goes

UK’s most talented artists and designers.

towards supporting the gallery’s charitable

Plus, the food and drink tent will be

aims. Entry to the gallery and street food

bursting with artisan produce made in

market is free.

Yorkshire, and there will be a street food market in the gallery garden.

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Lotherton Hall’s magical Christmas Extravaganza returns from 23rd November – 23rd December, when families can embark on a festive adventure

If you’re looking for a show for the very young this

in the ultimate Winter Wonderland.

Christmas, ‘Sleepyhead’ is the funniest 45 minutes for the under-fives.

Enjoy seasonal favourites like the Twelve Days of Christmas Woodland Walk and the Elf Village,

Tackling the ups and downs of baby bedtime, it captures

where children can help Santa’s elves in their

the universal roller coaster of putting little ones to

workshop; uncover the secret, Enchanted Fairy

sleep. With humour, heart, and just a little bit of magic,

Dell; stroll through the gorgeous Edwardian House

‘Sleepyhead’ gives a new meaning to the circus

with its rooms decked out in all their festive finery;

surrounding bedtime.

and be sure to take a selfie in the Edwardian Selfie Studio.

Written, directed and designed by Michael Fowkes, it blends the banal with the bizarre: Baby’s nappy change

Of course, no Christmas experience would be

ends with bunny being quite literally blown away, and

complete without a very special visit to Lotherton’s

Dada’s magic wand brings toys to life for lots of fun and

North Pole, where children can share their wishes

frolics. From baking cakes and flying ingredients to the

with Father Christmas.

arrival of his friend Rabbit – where the pandemonium really begins – cute baby with his oversized head makes

The Christmas Experience is run by Lotherton Hall,

the most of Dada being sound asleep.

Leeds City Council and Breeze. Demand is always high for this heart-warming event so make sure

Part magic show, part circus act, and an all-around fun

you book your tickets as soon as you can.

piece of theatre, Sleepyhead is at the Carriageworks Theatre from Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th December.

For further information and to book, visit www.

Tickets available from 0113 376 0318,

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Perfect Christmas treat for aged 2+ and their families

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CITY VARIETIES This year, it’s the pantomime Cinderella

Christmas tradition for families in Leeds

that is given the Rock ’n’ Roll treatment

and beyond.”

at City Varieties. This hugely popular annual event will run from Saturday 1st

A very different format to the traditional

December to Sunday 13th January 2019.

Christmas pantomime, Rock ’n’ Roll pantos are billed as a hilarious, high-

So, don your glass slippers, board your

speed show that features a talented

pumpkin carriage and head down

troupe of actor-musicians who perform

town to the famous music hall for this

all the classic hit songs and music live

now legendary festive treat. A hit with

on stage.

children and adults alike, Cinderella mixes the traditional elements of

“One of the secrets of its success lies with

audience participation and corny gags

its cast who waste no time in developing

with a panoply of classic chart-topping

a great rapport with the audience in the

pop and soul hits. But keep your wits

intimate atmosphere of this historic old

about you or you might just get caught

theatre. Full of audience participation

up in (hopefully!) the great ‘boulder

you can cheer the goodies, hiss at the

battle’… and all before the stroke of

baddie and shout until you are hoarse

midnight!

– that’s what pantomime is all about.” Liz Coggins, Yorkshire Evening Post

“Our Rock ’n’ Roll pantos have been

(Aladdin, 2017)

extremely popular since they were first introduced in 2011”, said Ian Sime,

Tickets (from £14) are available from

General Manager. “They have grown

0113 243 08 08 or online at cityvarieties.

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Written by PETER ROWE Directed by MATT ASTON Designed by JUDITH CROFT Musical Director GREG PALMER Lighting Designer JASON SALVIN Choreographer SAM SPENCER–LANE Casting by DEBBIE O’BRIEN Recommended for ages 4+

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Life&Style The Story of Parliament

The changes experienced during the war years were immense

During the First World War Photo: Parliamentary Archives

An exhibition at the Royal Armouries Museum, running until 16th December (10am – 5pm daily), presents remarkable documents, paintings and objects from the Parliamentary Archives in London that demonstrate the profound changes in Parliament and parliamentary democracy that occurred during the war years.

of Commons who were neither kitchen nor cleaning staff. There are also opportunities to explore changes to domestic lives; the nationalisation of key industries; the enforcement of press censorship; the introduction of British Summer Time; and the creation of licensing hours for pubs.

At the beginning of the war the House of Commons was made up of male MPs elected by a limited franchise which excluded all women and roughly 40% of men. The end of the war saw a massive extension of the franchise, with five million men and eight million women exercising their right to the vote for the first time in the December 1918 general election, and the first woman being elected to the House of Commons.

“We are thrilled to host this exhibition and grateful to the Parliamentary Archives for the opportunity, particularly at such a poignant juncture in the centenary of the First World War”, said Sadie Scott, Interpretation Officer at the Royal Armouries. “The changes experienced during the war years were immense, not just for those fighting on the Front, but also at home. The items featured in the exhibition paint a fascinating picture of the role of Parliament during this period of our history.”

The exhibition highlights the sacrifice of members from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords who fought in the war – 46 parliamentarians and 26 members of staff were killed.  Learn about the role of women during the war through the stories of the Girl Porters and the first women to work in the House

To further details, visit www.royalarmouries.org

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Life&Style They Lived In Leeds By Eveleigh Bradford William Hey FRS (1736-1819) ‘The Father of Leeds Surgery’ In 1809 the body of the Leeds ‘witch’ Mary Bateman, hanged at York for murder, was brought to Leeds Infirmary for public dissection by the eminent surgeon William Hey. As each part of the body was dissected he presented an anatomical lecture, twelve in all. He attracted a ‘very numerous and respectable’ paying audience, though women were admitted only for his lecture on the eye. All the profits went to the Infirmary which he had been instrumental in founding and had helped to develop into a top provincial hospital. He had given popular anatomical demonstrations before, both in Leeds and to fellow-surgeons in London. Now in his seventies he was Leeds’ foremost surgeon, with formidable experience and knowledge, author of a major work on surgery, and one of the most influential men in Leeds civic and cultural life. All this in the face of disability and misfortune. He was born in 1736 in Pudsey, his father a respected merchant and his mother the daughter of a Leeds surgeon – medicine in his blood. His childhood was marred by accidents: at three he was burnt when his nightdress caught fire, and a year later his penknife slipped cutting a piece of string and blinded him in one eye. Undeterred, he prospered at school, loved learning, science and music (played the flute), and at fourteen was apprenticed to an apothecary/surgeon in Leeds to learn the skills of the trade. At 21 he left for London to further his studies with the leading surgeons of the time, spending long hours in lectures, wards, and hospital dissecting rooms, mastering anatomy. Back in Leeds in 1759 he set up as an apothecary/ surgeon, but patients were slow coming: there was no hospital for major operations and his ardent Methodism may have deterred some. But he built up a reputation working as surgeon at the workhouse, and in 1767 led the campaign to establish the Leeds General Infirmary for the sick and poor. He was appointed surgeon – ‘we cannot do without him’ it was said – and soon chief surgeon. He was to work there 45 years. In addition he attracted a range of private patients, some high status, including his friend William Wilberforce whose anti-

slavery principles he shared. He practised as a general surgeon but also an obstetrician – a ‘man-midwife’. His detailed case notes survive, revealing his humane approach to his patients, rich or poor, his thoughtful observations on treatment, his successes and failures. In 1761 he married Alice Banks ‘an agreeable young lady with a handsome fortune’ – but this fortunate marriage was overshadowed. Of their fourteen children four died in infancy and five were later to die in their twenties, a cruel loss. His fervent religious faith helped to sustain him. Then an accident damaged his knee and made walking difficult, followed later by a fall from his horse which crippled him completely. Yet he continued to work, even expanded his practice, using a crutch to move around and a carriage to reach his distant patients. Deeply interested in science, philosophy, morality and religion, he had a circle of likeminded friends, among them the scientist and philosopher Joseph Priestley, who in 1775 proposed Hey for the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society: a feather in his cap, enhancing his reputation. With Priestley he was a founder member of the elite Leeds Library, and in 1783 formed the Leeds

Meanwhile he played an increasingly prominent role in civic life, first as Alderman then twice as Mayor, though his strong religious views on the evils of drink and the keeping of the Sabbath made him deeply unpopular

Philosophical and Literary Society. It was short-lived but was revived in 1819 with his personal backing – and still flourishes today, 200 years on. Meanwhile he played an increasingly prominent role in civic life, first as Alderman then twice as Mayor, though his strong religious views on the evils of drink and the keeping of the Sabbath made him deeply unpopular with the Leeds crowds. In his first term as Mayor in 1787 his effigy was burnt, his carriage attacked by a mob and the horses stabbed, terrifying his wife. But he had an assured social position now and was prospering – look at the splendid new house he had built in 1794 in Albion Place, set then in two acres of gardens (blue plaque).

He published ‘Observations on the Blood’ in 1779, and in 1803 his major work ‘Practical Observations in Surgery’, describing in detail, with illustrations, his various cases and operations and the instruments he used. His work represented an important step forward towards a more scientific approach to surgery, and his name still survives in some surgical terms today. Two of his sons were to follow in his footsteps. He was 83 when he died in 1819, after 60 years of practice. There was a rush to celebrate the long life of this remarkable man who, sustained by religious faith and strong principles, had overcome adversity to become one of Leeds’ most eminent men.

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Arts&Culture ‘Our Catherine’ at Seven Arts

Leeds Male Voice Choir Leads City’s Festival of Remembrance Leeds Male Voice Choir is taking part in the Leeds Festival of Remembrance on Saturday 10th November, 7.30pm in St George’s Church, Great George Street, marking the centenary of the end of the First World War. The choir’s first performance in September 1916, raised funds for soldiers injured in the First World War and it sang at Remembrance commemorations at the Cenotaph in London in 1924. The choir continued to perform throughout the Second World War, often at Mill Hill Chapel on Park Row, again raising funds for those injured in the war.

Many 20th century women have been celebrated during 2018 to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act and Dame Catherine Cookson is definitely one who deserves to be recognised. On the twentieth anniversary of her death, a new show celebrating her life and achievements as a novelist will be performed at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Using original songs and Catherine’s own poetry, Gemma Irving tells her story, revealing the type of person she was and how she managed to prevail over her circumstances. ‘Our Catherine’ is a celebratory piece about how a person’s strength can be forged from their art, through love and by maintaining a sense of belonging. Catherine’s life resembles one of her novels. She wrote about the hardships suffered by the working class in the North

East at the beginning of the 20th century. The illegitimate child of an alcoholic mother, she grew up in extreme poverty, leaving school at 13 and spending much of her life employed in a workhouse. However, at the age of 44 she started writing and quickly became one of most widely read authors of our time.

Today it continues to honour the fallen through remembrance and in 2017 travelled to Belgium, paying their respects at the Tyne Cott Cemetery near Passchendaele, and later performing at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

Catherine Cookson wrote over 100 novels and sold 120 million copies worldwide. For nearly 20 years she was the most borrowed author from public libraries in the UK. What is even more remarkable is that she did this whilst recovering from a mental breakdown and suffering severe physical ill health. She continued to write up until her death at the age of 91.

Leeds Male Voice Choir will perform a collection of moving music for remembrance alongside City of Leeds Pipe Band and Masterworks Chorale.

‘Our Catherine’ is at Seven Arts on 17th November (8pm). Tickets (£10/ £12 on door) are available from www. ticketsource.co.uk/sevenleeds

Proceeds from the Festival of Remembrance will be donated to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Tickets are available from 0113 243 1605 or www.leedsmalevoicechoir. co.uk

Leeds City Museum Wins Family Friendly Museum Award Leeds City Museum was recently named winner of the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2018, beating off competition from ten other sites from across the UK. Run by charity Kids in Museums, this is the only museum award in Britain to be decided by families and is awarded to the museum that has made outstanding efforts to welcome children and families and respond to their feedback. The finalists were assessed by undercover family judges, who visited each shortlisted museum over the summer, with their experiences determining the winner. They found that Leeds City Museum stood out for its ‘warm and welcoming’ staff, who were present throughout the museum and went the extra mile to help visitors. They also praised the museum for being representative

of the different communities in Leeds in its exhibitions. The museum holds regular free events including Tiny Tigers messy museum crafts for the under 5s and Rory Saturday Club for all ages. School holidays provide visitors with an opportunity to take part in different ‘drop in’ activities, with additional sessions for 11+ years and younger children. A pop-up sensory room is available for families with additional needs in the school holidays, along with bi-monthly multisensory mornings, offering a relaxing space for children. “Winning the award presents an opportunity for the museum to start more conversations with families to shape the museum and its

activities”, said Natalie Haigh, Learning and Access Officer at Leeds City Museum. “It gives us confidence in what we are doing and makes us feel proud of how the museum is enjoyed by so many families. We aim to share good practice wider in the sector. It motivates the team to continue to take risks, try new things and have fun with our visitors.” The museum is currently hosting ‘Beavers to Weavers’, which gives children and their families a closer look at the beautiful creations made by some of the natural world’s most accomplished animal architects.

Adel Players present ‘Coming Home to Blighty’ On 11th November 1918 the guns finally fell silent after a global conflict that was billed as the war to end all wars. There had been 40 million military and civilian casualties and six million British and Irish men had been sent into battle, 82,000 of whom were from Leeds and its surrounding villages. Eighteen of the 10,000 local men who died in the Great War were from Adel. Most communities chose to erect conventional war memorials but the people of Adel had a different idea about how they wanted to commemorate the lives of their young men who weren’t coming home. Find out what happened in France and Leeds from the hour the guns fell silent on 11th November 1918 until 14th November 1928 - the day when fundraising by a then small farming community

of 400 households finally enabled Adel Memorial Hall and its many acres of sports fields to be opened as a charitable trust and a vibrant living memorial to the brave young men that Adel had lost. Join Adel Players in the bar at Adel Memorial Hall as they present ‘Coming Home to Blighty’, an hour of stories, popular songs and poetry from the time when Leeds laughed, sang, cried, and fought its way back to peace, and its soldiers came home to a changed world. Sunday 11th November 8.30pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel, LS16 8DE Admission free.

Arts&Culture Compass 2018 Live Art & Interactive Encounters Across Leeds The biennial Compass Festival returns from 16th – 25th November with ten days of free live art events designed to encourage personal responses and chains of interaction. Locations range from water taxis to courtrooms, galleries and bus stations to a street where you live, or one just like it. Highlights include: Jack Tan – ‘Four Legs Good’ at Leeds Town Hall Courtroom – a working Animal Court, culminating in hearings where cases are brought by live animals. You can book a seat on a jury or watch from the public gallery. Redhawk Logistica – ‘Measures of Us’ 19-23 November around Woodhouse, Harehills, Seacroft, Bramley, Holbeck, Beeston, & Leeds City Square (Nov 24-25): People will be asked questions reflecting on personal and existential themes via electronic voting booths. Results will be displayed on illuminated scoreboards.

Scottee – ‘Would Like to Meet’ 17-24 November on a Leeds street: Neighbours on a residential road will be asked about people they would like to meet. Placards will be placed outside each house, encouraging conversations around shared values and hobbies. Sarah Caputo & Brenda Unwin – ‘1000 Handshakes’ 22 - 24 November at Leeds City Bus Station: Compass will collect casts of handshakes, encouraging interaction and creating evidence of communication between strangers. The handshake casts will hold the essence of people connecting through their sense of touch, as well as their other senses. Alisa Oleva & Debbie Kent – ‘The Demolition Project’ 23rd/24th November, Leeds Kirkgate Market You are invited to reshape Leeds with paper, a scalpel and imagination. What would it be like if ordinary people had the chance to shape the city? Etheridge & Persighetti – ‘Public House’ 16th November at Crowd of Favours, Harper Street: Focusing on pubs as places of social gathering, intergenerational exchange, entertainment, and

activism. Artists will initiate a series of conversations inspired by inscriptions on glasses, featuring special guests with a range of interests in relationships between people, places and beer. French & Mottershead – ‘Waterborne’ 24th/25th November on water taxi from Leeds Dock: The audience is asked to imagine their bodies underwater, as they journey from canal, to river, and out to sea. The spoken narrative is from forensic case studies of bodies immersed in and transported by water, combined with research on the ecosystems of rivers and tidal waters. Bethany Wells – ‘Warmth’ 12 - 6pm, 23rd – 25th November outside Primal Gym at Leeds Dock: Bethany Wells’ mobile wood-fired sauna returns to keep festival audiences toasty on cold November nights. Rosana Cade – ‘Walking:Holding’ at The Wardrobe, St Peter’s Sq: A documentary film made with collaborators Charlie Cauchi and Claire Nolan responding to awardwinning interactive performance from Compass 2016. www.compassliveart.org.uk/festival Compass 2018 partners/stakeholders include Leeds City Council, Arts Council England, Leeds BID & Leeds Beckett University.

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Arts&Culture Leeds Remembers: Citywide Commemoration for WWI Centenary There will be an extensive programme of events in Leeds marking the Armistice 100 centenary. Arts organisations, museums, historians and volunteers will come together to remember the sacrifice made by so many. The programme takes in concerts, opera, music theatre, new media and exhibitions. Leeds Town Hall served as a centre for recruitment, administration and charity appeals during the First World War and, a century later, it is at the heart of the commemorations. From 30th November, it hosts the UK premiere of ‘Silent Night’, the Pulitzer Prizewinning opera by Kevin Puts. The story of the 1914 Christmas truce, when peace spontaneously broke out between French, German and Scottish troops in the trenches, Opera North’s concert staging features an international cast, the full Orchestra of Opera North and an expanded men’s Chorus, joined by a specially-recruited male community chorus, young singers from the Opera North Youth Chorus, and students from the Royal Northern College of Music. On 17th November, Leeds International Concert Season welcomes the BBC Philharmonic, Leeds Festival Chorus, the City of Glasgow Chorus, Cantabile Choir and soloists Evelina Dobračeva, Andrew Staples and Benjamin Appl, for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s choral masterpiece ‘War Requiem’. This profoundly moving work brings together heart-wrenching harmonies, melody and orchestration in a passionate outcry against man’s inhumanity to man. The massed forces of the Orchestra of Opera North, the company’s Youth Chorus, Young Voices

and Children’s Chorus perform a new microopera, ‘The Songs of War’ on 22nd November - specially commissioned from composer Will Todd. The piece depicts the conflicting emotions of war through the poetry of Maggie Gottlieb. And, completing the programme, Górecki’s ‘Symphony of Sorrowful Songs’ picks up the themes of loss and separation.

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The Orchestra of Opera North returns to the Town Hall on 25th November, with St Peter’s Singers and Sir Michael Morpurgo for ‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’. Michael Morpurgo narrates his story of a young farm horse taken to the horrors of the Western Front. Adrian Sutton’s acclaimed score is performed alongside handdrawn visuals. The Orchestra of Opera North performs Carl Davis’s soundtrack for ‘Wings’, the 1927 silent film, on 20th October, conducted by the composer himself. ‘Not Such Quiet Girls’, an Opera North/ Leeds Playhouse co-production tells the extraordinary stories of women who volunteered on the front line. It premières at the Howard Assembly Room on 29th November. Writer Jessica Walker and director Jacqui Honess-Martin weave a moving narrative through staged scenes, projections, music hall songs and pieces by early-20th century female composers. The programme in Leeds is part of a national programme of Armistice centenary events, coordinated by the Imperial War Museum. For full details, visit whatson.leeds.gov.uk/armistice100

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Arts&Culture Northern Ballet Presents the Story

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Northern Ballet’s ‘Victoria’, a ballet by internationally acclaimed Cathy Marston, will premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre on 9th March 2019 and run until 16th March, before touring to Sheffield, London, Leicester, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, Cardiff and Belfast. This new ballet coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria and tells her story through the eyes of her youngest daughter and lifelong companion Beatrice, who relives her memories of her mother before discovering her anew through the Queen’s intimate diaries. From the accession of the teenage princess Victoria, Beatrice uncovers her mother’s challenging relationship with her own mother; the truth about her marriage to Prince Albert; and her ambiguous relationship with John Brown; as well as key events of her reign – from the Opium Wars to the Great Exhibition.

Choreographed and directed by Cathy Marston, with dramaturgy by director and writer Uzma Hameed, the scenario was written collaboratively by Marston and Hameed. Sets and costumes are by Steffen Aarfing; lighting by Alastair West; and the original score by Philip Feeney. “Queen Victoria is arguably one of the most iconic women of all time”, said David Nixon, Artistic Director of Northern Ballet. “The legacy of her extraordinary reign extends into the current day and we are privileged to be able to tell her story in dance. “I am delighted that Cathy Marston accepted my invitation to create this new ballet. Cathy’s last creation for Northern Ballet was Jane Eyre which

was incredibly well received. She is an exciting and innovative choreographer and a wonderful collaborator so we look forward to welcoming her back to begin Victoria’s journey.” “Northern Ballet commits to its subjects with incredible depth, bringing not only their technical expertise but also a constant desire to transform the way stories can be told through dance”, said Cathy Marston. “Victoria’s life was full of extraordinary innovations and characters and I feel inspired by the unusual perspective of her daughter Beatrice, through whom we hope to discover our iconic, but nevertheless elusive subject. This mother/daughter relationship will be both a historically and emotionally compelling engine for our new ballet.’ For more information, visit northernballet. com/victoria

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Pictured: Leeds Playhouse ensemble Photo: Kirsten McTernan

It’s Christmas Eve Down Leeds Docks….. It’s Christmas Eve down the docks in Victorian Leeds but Ebenezer Scrooge hasn’t an ounce of Christmas cheer… until he is taken on a whirlwind tour through his past, present and future and learns the error of his miserable ways. Yes, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is sweeping into Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 20th November to Saturday 19th January 2019.

Clarke’s sound design is also very significant, helping to create the ghostly atmosphere – including distorting people’s voices. The show is filled with Christmas spirit, fun and music – Debbie McAndrew wrote the lyrics for the songs and the music throughout has been composed by John Biddle. Once again, it is the Leeds Playhouse ensemble of actors who are involved. “It has been amazing working with our ensemble of actors over a longer period of time”, said Amy Leach. “Nine out of ten have worked at the Playhouse before, but now they are far more involved. They are part of the Playhouse family.

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Nine out of ten have worked at the Playhouse before, but now they are far more Pictured: Director Amy Leach Photo: Anthony Robling

A Leeds Playhouse production, in association with Hull Truck Theatre who performed it last year, it is a great fit for the Playhouse pop-up theatre stage, where the audience will be seated on three sides. Adapted by award-winning playwright Deborah McAndrew, the show was specifically written for this type of staging. It is directed by Amy Leach, Leeds Playhouse’s Associate Director, and designed by Hayley Grindle. Hayley has created a striking industrial set, and her costumes range from fabulous Victorian dresses for a big flash-back polka scene, to dock workers’ outfits. As this is a ghost story, lighting is all important. Designed by Josh Carr , parts of it are very spooky and atmospheric. There are even lights incorporated into some of the costumes. Ed

involved. They are part of the Playhouse family “We are determined to deliver the Christmas Carol that everyone wants. People will be coming to see it with expectations. Our production is fast paced. It is magical, spooky, and rooted in the North. There is nuance and detail written into each character. Debbie has done a great job.” The demand for tickets has been particularly high, with over 13,000 already sold at the beginning of October – so book your tickets as soon as you can! Box office 0113 213 7700. Book online leedsplayhouse. org.uk

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The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture Mk2 The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture exhibition, featuring the five shortlisted artists – Michael Dean, Mona Hatoum, Magali Reus, Phillip Lai and Cerith Wyn Evans – opens on 26th October and runs until 20th January 2019. The Prize recognises a British or UK-based artist, at any stage in their career, who has made a significant contribution to the development of contemporary sculpture. The winner of the £30,000 biennial prize will be selected by a panel of judges comprising Sarah Brown (Senior Curator, Leeds Art Gallery), Martin Clark (Director, Camden Arts Centre), Margot Heller OBE (Director, South London Gallery) and Helen Legg (Director of Tate Liverpool), and will be announced at an award dinner on 15th November. “We created the Prize to encourage wider engagement and debate regarding sculpture – one of the most significant and rewarding visual art forms of our time”, said Simon Wallis, Director of The Hepworth Wakefield. “The breadth of work on display explores the distinct approach to sculpture taken by each artist and will allow our audience to experience the richness of this powerful art form.” Michael Dean’s sculptures begin with his writing, which he translates into physical form – from letter-like human-scale figures in concrete and steel, to books deployed as sculptural elements. He confronts viewers with ‘moments of intensity’ – including doctored detritus, basic building materials, coins, crime scene tape, and padlocks. Mona Hatoum’s work reveals her explorations of contradictions and conflicts, using shifts of scale

and materials to destabilise our perceptions. In ‘Orbital 2018’ she transforms steel into a globe encrusted with meteor-like clumps of rubble; and ‘Hot Spot’ is a reimagining of her neon globe, where the whole world pulses with conflict. Phillip Lai’s surprising, poetic arrangements use mass-produced objects as well as his own precisely fabricated forms, investigating ideas of production, consumption and hospitality. A new work consisting of a series of stacked cast polyurethane basins will unfold across one long wall of the gallery. He describes these objects as images of an ‘absurd expenditure of labour’. Magali Reus’ work hints at functionality but presents a material reality detached from any specific purpose. The ‘Sentinel’ series combines references to woven fire hoses and nozzles with more amorphous elements cast in fibreglass with metal appendages. Cerith Wyn Evans debuts a new work comprising two, suspended, intersecting arcs of glass crystal musical flutes. Powered by two mechanical lungs, the flutes are individually pitched to perform Wyn Evans’s new composition. He often incorporates sound into his work and orchestrates his installations within architectural structures to influence the audience’s spatial experience. For further information, hepworthwakefield.org/prize/

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Pictured: 'Hot Spot' by Mona Hatoum

Score iT! Film Scores with an Indian Twist On Thursday 8th November, SAA-uk (South Asian Arts-uk) will host Score iT! – a trail-blazing youth project which brings together some of the world’s most popular Western film scores and Indian classical instruments. Presented at The Venue, Leeds College of Music, by seventeen talented young musicians, you’ll hear scores by John Williams, Henry Mancini and Hans Zimmer, as you have never heard them before!

Under the artistic direction of sitarist/ composer Jasdeep Singh Degun, and with the support of Bhupinder Singh Chaggar and Ustad Harjinderpal Singh, the students of the SAA-uk Academies spent the past Summer experimenting with some of the best known film scores. With over a hundred hours of improvising and refining, they embarked on a journey that pushed them to create a performance that brings together different aspects of their heritage and creates a sense of place in this global world. Starting at 7.30pm, the performance will be followed by a Q&A with Jasdeep Singh Degun, who directed the project and is responsible for all the original arrangements. The event is free – but you are invited to donate whatever you feel like paying. For further information and to book, call 0113 244 5523, email info@saa-uk.org, or visit www.saa-uk.org

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Celebrating the

A Zero Carbon Headingley

New Headingley

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Club The New Headingley Club, on St Michael’s Road Headingley, is gearing up for a light-hearted celebration of the end of WWI on Saturday 10th November from 12 noon. Obviously, there will be a Great War theme – background music will feature familiar songs from the period like ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’; people will be able to dress up as soldiers and nurses; food will feature recipes from that time; videos will be screened about the war years; there will be re-enactments; and they are hoping to arrange beer at WWI prices! Much of this is being organised by Derek and Vicky Hirst. Roll Call Sunday

Some Headingley Development Trust (HDT) members are keen to promote community energy schemes in Headingley, and, whilst there are no obvious opportunities for community scale renewable energy projects, there is plenty of scope for reducing Headingley's carbon footprint. HDT is launching a ‘Zero Carbon Headingley’ group to explore all sources of local carbon emissions, involve a wide variety of people and organisations in Headingley, and consider the best actions to take to work towards a Zero Carbon Headingley.

There is a growing network of Zero Carbon organisations and initiatives including Zero Carbon Britain, supported by the Centre for Alternative Technology, and Zero Carbon Yorkshire which aims ‘to bring the widest possible cross-section of the Yorkshire community together to co-produce a roadmap for a climate-smart, successful and sustainable local economy’. Zero Carbon Headingley could be an active part of this. If you are interested and would like to get involved, go along to the launch meeting on Wednesday 31st October, 7.30pm at HEART on Bennett Road.

At 11am on Remembrance Sunday, 11th November, there will be Roll Calls at war memorials in the area – including St Chad’s and St Michael’s – remembering those from the parish who died in both World Wars. And, there will be a reflective service of music and readings at St Michael’s at 6.30pm, led by the Meanwood Ensemble. If you would like to check out your connection with any of the names on the memorial, St Chad’s is holding two ‘organising days’ at the Parish Centre – 27th October and 3rd November, 2 – 5pm – so you can ascertain your connection. If you would like to get involved and read out an individual’s name and then plant a cross at the St Chad’s Memorial, please contact Revd Tom Lusty on 0113 274 4322 or email stchads.tom@gmail.com

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This Christmas Meanwood Valley Partnership is supporting a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ scheme, which aims to benefit those in need in the area. “It’s a really simple concept”, said Chris Swales, Organiser. “Instead of opening an advent calendar window and eating the chocolate, people put an item of food or a household item in a box each day over the 24-day advent period, starting on 1st December. This could be a tin of beans, a bag of rice, a box of cereal, a jar of pasta sauce, a packet of biscuits, a bottle of shampoo etc, or some kind of treat. The boxes will be distributed in the period after Christmas, often the time when families struggle the most to put food on the table.

“This is a fun activity for the whole family and teaches kids the importance of helping others and seeing the bigger picture at Christmas. They can also get involved by decorating the box and writing messages of support.” Chris is hoping that at least 100 families will get involved and fill their boxes – which will be available free at the Meanwood Christmas Light Switch on 15th November at 6pm at ASDA Square and various other places. Meanwood Valley Partnership is providing the boxes and Stainbeck Church and local community worker Maureen Lillywhite are providing logistical support. For more information contact Chris Swales via meanwoodvp@hotmail.com

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Meanwood Christmas Lights’ Switch On! Pictured:

Rev Tom Lusty and Peter Griffiths

New Boardwalk for St Chad’s Leeds Beckett University has invested £12,000 in a new and improved walkway connecting its Headingley Campus to St Chad’s church. The boardwalk has transformed the existing path and significantly improved access to the church from the university’s grounds.

I hope that the new pathway will encourage more people to come

“We are delighted with the new boardwalk”, said Reverend Tom Lusty of St Chad’s. “It will make a huge difference to local residents who regularly use this route and will make it accessible in all weathers. Compared with the path that existed before, it’s nothing less than a transformation.

through the churchyard

“I hope that the new pathway will encourage more people to come through the churchyard on their way to and from the university and Becketts Park. It is another way of consolidating the good links that exist between the community, the university and the parish.”

“We knew that the pathway often became too muddy to pass, particularly during wet winters”, said Peter Griffiths the university's Grounds Manager. “We wanted to provide a permanent solution which would enable people to use it safely. The new boardwalk is both well-constructed and environmentally sensitive and should make a big difference to the residents and parish members who have used this pathway for years.”

The elevated boardwalk stretches for sixty meters and is fitted with a special, non-slip surface.

on their way to and from the university and Becketts Park

At 5pm on Thursday 15th November, a 15-foot Christmas tree with 600 lights will be erected in Asda Square, and 20 individual lights sponsored by various Meanwood businesses and schools will be turned on along Green Road, Meanwood Road and Stonegate Road. The shops in Asda Square and Maria’s Café will remain open. Alfred’s and the Myrtle will be offering mulled wine and free mince pies and there will be coffee and doughnut wagons on hand too. The Green Road school choir will give a rousing rendition of Christmas carols and they will be joined by the North Leeds Community Singers and students from Allerton High during the two-hour event. Green Road will be closed to traffic for the duration. The angry snowman light will reappear, Alfred’s has designed a reindeer, and Jennifer James, who won the schools’ competition with her gingerbread man design, will see it up in lights. “This will be a great, family occasion”, said Sue Sheard from Meanwood Valley Partnership and organiser of the event. “We’ve also planned a few surprises on the night!” If you are a business in Meanwood and would like to sponsor a light in 2019, please contact Sue on 07940 537408.

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Universal Credit Full Service Rolls out in Leeds I attended a presentation on the rollout of Universal Credit in Leeds, which started on 10th October. Leeds City Council is working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help people make claims via the online application process, should they need it. If people do not have access to IT at home they can use the One Stop centres, community hubs, libraries etc. Extra support will be provided to those who have difficulty with IT. Home visits will also be an option that DWP will make available.

To receive Universal Credit, people will need to have a bank account for it to be paid into. It is paid monthly in arrears with a five-week waiting time, so that any monthly income can be assessed before payment is made. The Leeds Credit Union can help open a bank account that will accept Universal Credit payments and will help people to budget as this is a big change from current benefit payments, which are paid fortnightly. Holt Park Library has on-line facilities available from 9am - 5pm (Mon – Fri), until 7pm on Wednesday, and 10am – 4pm on Saturday. Headingley Library on-line services are available from 9.30am – 5.30pm (Mon – Sat), until 7pm on Thursday, and Sunday 11am – 3pm.

Untaxed & Abandoned Vehicles I am often asked about vehicles which are seemingly left abandoned for days without any visible owner. If you notice that an unfamiliar vehicle has been left in your street, and it has been there for days, you can report it to the police. They will not remove it unless it has been stolen, but you can also check whether it is taxed and if not then DVLA will arrange its removal. To do this go to the DVLA website on Gov.uk and click on ‘Tax Your Car’. You can input the registration number and you will be presented with information on whether the vehicle is taxed. Anyone can report an untaxed vehicle – just give the make, colour and where it is parked. DVLA will arrange for it to be removed when they are next in the area. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter: @barryanderson19

From the Trenches to the 21st Century – Meanwood Remembers In the week leading up to Remembrance Day on 11th November, Meanwood will be marking the centenary of the end of the Great War with a variety of activities relating to the part Meanwood played in the war and the impact it has had. “The Great War changed Meanwood forever, not least for the families who had to pick up the pieces”, said Cynthia Ruston, Project Organiser. “It’s important that we remember their sacrifice and the impact it had, particularly in this centenary year.” Forming the centrepiece in the village will be a cascade of hundreds of poppies knitted by residents and representing those who went to war. David Thornton of the Thoresby Society will give a talk by on 'How WW1 affected the City of Leeds' at 7.30pm in the Meanwood Institute on Tuesday 6th November. On Wednesday 7th November there will be a Photographic Exhibition ‘Meanwood Then and Now’ in Holy Trinity Community Hall from 12.30 – 4.30pm. Lucy Moore of Leeds City Museum will give a talk on one of the 'Leeds Pals' at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th November in Holy Trinity Community Hall Annexe, and local historian

Peter Smithson will lead a History Walk around Meanwood on Saturday 10th November, leaving Meanwood Institute at 1.30pm and exploring key sites from WW1. A peal of bells will precede the Sunday Remembrance service at 11am at the War Memorial and completing the commemorations will be a concert at 7pm in the Holy Trinity Community Hall, presented by storyteller Matthew Bellwood. Opera North soprano Vicky Sharp will perform, as well as the 50 strong SingMeanwood! Choir and the Meanwood Institukes Ukulele Band. Tickets are £5 with all proceeds going to the British Legion. The project received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Then and Now Programme. A further six months will be spent collecting oral history and researching the life of Major Walter Rowley, a great benefactor to Meanwood and Leeds, culminating in a book about his life to round off the project. For tickets or further information contact cynthia1941@hotmail. co.uk

Finding Your Heroes For many, the Centenary of the 1918 Armistice might arouse interest as to where their family members who died or served in the Armed Services are recorded. Two years ago, I started recording War Memorials and Rolls of Honour. Initially this was on behalf of the Wharfedale Family History Group. Having completed the memorials in the area, I decided to continue further afield and have now covered over five hundred war memorials in public spaces, churches, chapels, village halls, sports clubs etc. There are many other sources for War Memorials on the internet which are particularly useful for those whose families are recorded outside of my project.

These include: The Imperial War Museum - probably the largest source, with an army of volunteers around the country. It shows the location of the memorial and sometimes also includes the names. www.iwm.org.uk/memorials

Wharfedale Family History Group – covers a large part of West and North Yorkshire. Records all wars and includes those who served. www.wharfedalefhg. org.uk

Craven’s Part in the Great War – covers the Deanery of Craven and a large part of the WFHG area. A superb site if you are only looking for those who died in the Great War. It has details of every soldier

included in the original publication of the same name published in the 1920s. Excellent photographs can be magnified to read the names. Plus, the database gives much more detail. www.cpgw. org.uk Yorkshire Indexers – another excellent site with many photographs of war graves and memorials plus a roll of honour database. To gain full access you need a subscription. www.yorkshireindexers To search the Wharfedale FHG site go to www.wharfedalefhg.org.uk. Just below the main heading hover over ‘Places in Wharfedale’, then select ‘War Memorials (Name Index)’. Enter the surname into the search box and a list for the surname will appear. Happy hunting. By Stanley Merridew

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Light up a Life with St Gemma’s this Christmas

Ensemble Pro Victoria is Back! After last year’s sell-out concert, Bramhope Methodist Church is delighted to welcome back the Ensemble Pro Victoria on Sunday 9th December, 7.30pm.

Join them at Christmas can bring happiness and joyful memories, but for many it is also a time of reflection as we remember loved ones no longer with us. St Gemma’s Hospice understands how important it is to dedicate time to remembering. The Light up a Life Appeal provides the chance to do this with friends, family and as a community. Everyone is welcome to take part, whether you have a personal connection with St Gemma’s or not. When you donate in memory of your loved one you will receive a special card bearing their name and a star to hang on your Christmas tree. Join them at their special ceremony at the Hospice on Sunday 2nd December. There will be carols, readings and a moment of reflection before switching on the thousands of lights on their festive trees. Each light represents the life of a loved one, and they will remain lit throughout the Christmas period.

their special ceremony at the Hospice on Sunday 2nd December There will also be a ceremony at the Immaculate Heart Church, Harrogate Road, on Wednesday 12th December. Or, if you’d rather remember your loved one in your own time, they will send you a Home Pack that includes readings, carols, a pin badge and a candle. All donations go towards supporting the vital care and support provided by St Gemma’s over the festive period. To take part in the Light up a Life Appeal call 0113 218 5555, or visit www.st-gemma. co.uk/lightupalife

Directed by co-founder Toby Ward, the ensemble was founded at Cambridge University to perform Early Music, particularly that of the Spanish counter Reformation giant, Tomás Luis de Victoria. They return with a seasonal programme of Christmas music, featuring English and European traditional carols, motets and old favourites from 500 years ago to the present day. Recent concerts include Spanish and English pre/post reformation polyphony in York and Trinity College Cambridge and a hugely successful recital in Bolton Priory in September this year. EPV will be competing in the 2019 York Early Music Festival International Young Artists’ Competition. If you missed their concert last December, don’t miss this opportunity to experience some truly sublime music. To obtain tickets (£15), please send an SAE to 21 The Rowans, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9DZ. Cheques should be made payable to Bramhope Methodist Church. For further information, please call 0113 267 2906.

InterACT Invites you to Make ‘n’ Do in Meanwood If you’re looking for something to do or just fancy a cup of tea and a chat, ‘Make ‘n’ Do’, is a relaxed, friendly and relatively quiet space. Table tennis, crafts, dominoes, cards, board games are all available, as well as the occasional trip or special event. In one form or another Make ‘n’ Do has been in the area for over ten years and has welcomed numerous people of different ages and with different interests. All have been looking for an easy place to connect with others or try something new. The sessions run on Thursday afternoons, 12.30 - 2.30pm at Stainbeck Church, LS7 2PP, alongside the community café where you can pick up affordable sandwiches, toasties, cakes and drinks before joining in.

There is no charge - just make a donation if you’ve used materials that need to replaced. For further information, contact Vanessa Brown on 07961 535767 or vanessa@interact.uk.net Make ‘n’ Do is a project of InterACT, which aims to be part of building a more united Meanwood by creating opportunities for people in and around the area to come together, get to know one another, overcome prejudices and work together for the good of the whole community. www.interact.uk.net

Donate in memory of a loved one this Christmas and a light will shine for them on our festive trees. For more information 0113 218 5555 or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/lightupalife

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The Coal Tit is particularly visible in gardens and on bird feeders in the late Autumn, as the availability of fruits, nuts and seeds in the wider countryside, begins to decline. This is one of our smallest native tits, differing from Blue and Great Tits with a broad white stripe on the back of the head, grey, brown and black colouring and white wing bars. Its main habitat is conifer woods and plantations, but it also visits parks and gardens outside the breeding season. It is a restless and active little bird, flitting about in the treetops in search of caterpillars and insect larvae. In Winter it survives mainly on seeds and will feed both in trees and on the ground e.g. on beech mast. When food is plentiful, for example at garden feeders, it will behave as some other bird and mammal species do and hide seeds away for retrieval later when supply dries up. So, you may see garden Coal Tits placing seeds in crevices in trees, cracks in walls, or even plant pots!

Their calls are similar too, but more high-pitched than the Great Tit’s, and their song in Spring is a repetitive double note which sounds like ‘pea-chew, pea-chew’. They nest in a hole in a tree or in any suitable crevice, such as cracks in old drystone walls. Leeds RSPB Group

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Garden Round Up With Tracy Foster

There’s plenty to do in the garden when the weather is good, but when it’s not you could try some indoor gardening Outdoors

Give your Artichokes and Rhubarb

1. Raking up fallen leaves is essential to keep lawns healthy and paths safe and not slippery. If you put them in a compost pile or in plastic sacks they will produce leaf mould which is an excellent soil conditioner. You can mow over the leaves if they are fairly dry, to chop them into smaller pieces to speed up the composting process.

some TLC by spreading a layer of mulch around them

2. Give your Artichokes and Rhubarb some TLC by spreading a layer of mulch around them – you could use leaf mould or well-rotted compost for this, as it will help protect them in the winter and provide nutrients.

3. If you have a greenhouse, it’s good to give it a tidy up so it is clean and organised with space for overwintering Pelargoniums, Salvias and other tender plants that you have brought in to keep safe from frost.

Plant some bulbs! They are an essential ingredient in any garden

4. Plant some bulbs! They are an essential ingredient in any garden and there is still time to plant some to give you flowers early in the year. Indoors 1. Keep the homegrown flavours coming by sowing some sprouting salads and micro herbs to grow indoors. There are various methods of growing them, including trays of damp kitchen paper, jars, purpose made sprouting trays and for the larger seeds, pots of compost. Good varieties to try are peas, cress, mung beans, broccoli, radish and clover. 2. Root some cuttings of mint or sage to pot up and keep on the kitchen windowsill. They root easily by just placing the stems in water. The same technique works well with basil from supermarket packs too. Once the roots have appeared you can put the cuttings into a pot and gently firm in compost around them. 3. Bring home some new houseplants – they are in vogue again and bring a feeling of the outside indoors. From Orchids to Dragon Plants, Spider Plants to Cacti, there is something for every home. Check the label to see what sort of conditions they like before you buy.

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Film Review By Samuel Payne

FIRST MAN DIRECTED BY: DAMIEN CHAZELLE STARRING: : CLAIRE FOY, RYAN GOSLING, PABLO SCHREIBER, CHRISTOPHER ABBOTT, ETHAN EMBRY, CIARÁN HINDS, JASON CLARKE, KYLE CHANDLER, COREY STOLL, SHEA WHIGHAM, PATRICK FUGIT, LUKAS HAAS CERT: 12A RUNNING TIME: 138 MINS "We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” - President John F Kennedy, rousing Texan crowds in September 1962, when NASA had launched four men into space and tentatively orbited the Earth just six times.

Kennedy’s outrageous pledge became a reality some seven years later, thanks to an almost unlimited budget and the determination of thousands of scientists and engineers. But the Apollo programme came at a price beyond dollars; costing countless marriages and the lives of several astronauts. First Man examines this extraordinary era of human history through the man who would become the first to set foot on another world. Neil Armstrong, test pilot and engineer, was part of a small group lined up for a series of landing attempts. Fate would ordain him as the first, and director Damien Chazelle explores Armstrong’s personal experience when retelling mankind’s greatest adventure. Through a combination of action and psychological study, the film focuses on Armstrong’s life following the death of his infant daughter - a trauma that haunts and motivates him throughout his career. Scant evidence supports the theory that Armstrong’s grief was connected to his work, yet Chazelle infers this as fact. Heed the fictive klaxons: this Hollywood narrative doesn’t allow accuracy to get in the way of a good plot. The impenetrably cool and objective Armstrong is captured, somewhat superficially, in Ryan Gosling’s inert performance, mirroring the steel which secured Armstrong’s status as an unshakable test pilot. Unfortunately, in an attempt to probe the depths of his character, the film mistakes Armstrong’s stoic professionalism for a humourless, robotic dullness which borders on the impassive, depressive and almost uncaring. Clare Foy offers more range as Janet Armstrong, who bravely faces the regular threat of widowhood with strength and self-possession. Death is her constant companion; snatching away astronauts at every turn, whilst her husband narrowly escapes destruction through skill and pure luck. A pragmatic and tender relationship between her children is also particularly well studied on screen.

on detail, such as spinning gauges and flight controls, furnishing the hardware with a central role. An odd decision to erode capsule interiors as grubby and grimy gives a hazardous - if jarringly inaccurate - personality to the spacecraft too.

An ensemble of supporting characters – forgotten astronauts deserving of their own stories – feel underdeveloped and too often become gophers for exposition. Stilted exchanges take place between teams of decorated astronauts, simplifying NASA technobabble through elementary dialogue which doesn’t quite ring true. Buzz Aldrin also comes across as a one-dimensional thug in a cruel and undeserving caricature. Perhaps the writers needed an antagonist and poor Buzz was the best agitator they could find. First Man’s saving recommendation is its dynamic visual style, which is good reason to experience the film in cinemas. The camera is wedged right into the astronauts’ seats, presenting a visceral and often disorientating ride. Chazelle’s depiction of spaceflight is intensely energetic, hostile and mercurial; explosive launch sequences are thrillingly choreographed and photo-realistic effects blend seamlessly with immersive and abstract soundscapes. There’s an exceptional focus

Chazelle’s cinematography also interrogates the use of negative space both in the home and in deep space. A captivating scene of Armstrong alone at home shows him oppressively framed in a capsule of dead blackness, describing his solitude whilst mirroring his confines within a spacecraft. Chazelle’s emulation of the visual grammar in vintage NASA newsreels adds a further dimension of documentary reality, regularly shifting to a handheld 8mm cine style, complete with a saturated patina evoking the Kodachrome colours of the 1960s. First Man is a volatile and visceral cinematic journey, assaulting the senses with startling visuals and vigorous action. Fifty years on from Apollo, the film reignites the flame of NASA’s greatest achievements. Yet it fails to climb to the dizzying heights of intimacy as depicted in The Right Stuff, or the peerless integrity and realism of Apollo 13. But as a straightup adventure flick loosely inspired by real events, First Man mostly succeeds in its mission objectives. It’s certainly worth the price of admission - so go strap yourself in and prepare for launch.

Sound&Vision Jazz North Introduces Chooses Two Leeds Bands Thanks to a pioneering initiative by Jazz North, two outstanding bands of young musicians from Leeds College of Music are getting the chance to make a name for themselves. ‘Jasmine’ and ‘Slow Loris’ are the latest bands to benefit from the Jazz North Introduces scheme, which offers exposure at leading jazz festivals in the North for up-and-coming musicians, along with career support and promotion.

Slow Loris is led by Sam Lowther. He describes their music as ‘dark, intense and energetic’ with rock, metal, electronic and hip-hop influences, yet staying rooted in jazz. “We are so pleased to be on the scheme!” he said. “It felt amazing that our music had been appreciated and recognised by the selection panel. We wanted to be on the scheme because of the opportunities to play jazz festivals across the UK. Our ambition is to develop our sound further and reach a larger audience. We want to keep pushing the boundaries of jazz and incorporate the different styles that inspire us.” Sam plays guitar in the band, as does Sam Evans, with Chris Sellers on bass and drummer Theo Goss.

Pictured: Slow Loris

“I’m absolutely delighted to have been selected and cannot wait to get involved with everything the scheme has to offer”, said Jasmine Whalley, “especially the mentoring sessions, as I am excited to learn more about composition and working with Ableton Live.” Jasmine reflects the growing trend of combining the influences of jazz and hiphop, using Ableton Live to introduce layered horn parts over a traditional saxophone-led jazz quintet setup. Jasmine Whalley plays alto sax, with Ben Haskins on guitar, George MacDonald on piano, bassist Owen Burns and George Hall on drums.

“Every year we are impressed by the quality of the applications to the Jazz North Introduces scheme”, said Lucy Woolley, Jazz North Introduces Project Manager. “It is always exciting to see new artists entering the scene. By working in partnership with festivals, Jazz North Introduces will provide Jasmine and Slow Loris with the opportunity to perform throughout the region, giving jazz audiences a first glimpse of the great talent that is emerging in the north.” Jazz North Introduces is open to bands of up to five musicians, 75% of whom must be under 25 and living or studying in the north of England. Having been selected, Jasmine and Slow Loris will receive a package of help including payment and expenses for gigs, professional mentoring, a photo-shoot and assistance in creating an electronic press kit. They will also play at leading northern jazz festivals in Marsden, Liverpool, Manchester, Gateshead, Scarborough and Durham, to name but a few.

Pictured: Jasmine

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival Returns for a Fourth Year Leeds Palestinian Film Festival offers a rare opportunity to be surprised, enlightened, inspired and entertained. Now in its fourth year, it is one of only four such festivals in the UK.

A special ‘Women in Focus’ features films about or by inspirational Palestinian women, who defy convention to play football, continue the ancient tradition of embroidery, and are at the forefront of peaceful protest.

Pictured: 'Wajib'

There will be a special free showing of ‘Naila and the Uprising’, launched this year and inspiring audiences internationally. The Gaza premier played to a packed house of 300, with 800 others waiting to see It. “The audience erupted spontaneously into applause at several scenes… One woman in her early twenties stood up to reflect on what she could do to bring women back to the core of civil resistance in Palestine.”

Pictured: 'Naila'

Highlights include: ‘Reports of Sarah and Saleem’ (UK premiere) - a nail-biting drama of an extra marital affair across the Israeli/Palestinian divide; ‘Disturbing the Peace’ - a brave peace initiative by Israeli and Palestinian fighters who turn against violence; and ‘Roadmap to Apartheid’ - a fascinating look at the apartheid analogy often used about Israel.

Many films include Q&A sessions with the director or other expert, offering the chance for reflection and discussion on these thought-provoking films. For full programme details, visit www. leedspff.org.uk

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Motown the Musical at Leeds Grand Theatre Motown the Musical is set to have audiences at the Grand Theatre Dancing in the Street when it comes to Leeds from Tuesday 6th – Saturday 17th November. With over 50 Motown classics, including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I’ll Be There, Stop! In the Name Of Love, My Girl, and I Heard it Through the Grapevine, Motown the Musical tells the story of Motown founder and music mogul Berry Gordy and the legendary record label that changed music history and created the soundtrack of a generation. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Gordy discovered and launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more.

“I am so thrilled that we have been able to find this incredible cast of British artists for the UK tour of Motown the Musical”, said director Charles Randolph-Wright. “They embody the soul of Motown and capture the energy and essence of those iconic artists. We are so excited to bring this show to cities across the UK.” Motown the Musical stars Edward Baruwa as Berry Gordy; Karis Anderson as Diana Ross; Nathan Lewis as Smokey Robinson; Shak Gabbidon-Williams as Marvin Gaye, and local lad Matt Mills as one of The Temptations. Orchestrations and arrangements for the show are by Ethan Popp,

with additional arrangements by Bryan Cook. Choreography is by Patricia Wilcox and Warren Adams, with dance arrangements by Zane Mark. Scenic design by David Korins; costumes by Emilio Sosa; lighting by Natasha Katz; and sound by Peter Hylenski. Tickets (from £15) are available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

The Jewish Film Festival The Jewish Film Festival comes to Leeds from 13th – 26th November, bringing the best of contemporary Jewish cinema from around the world. Four fantastic films will be screened here. Pictured: 'Humor Me'

‘Humor Me’ (Seven Arts, Tue 13 Nov, 7.30pm) – a comedy drama starring Elliott Gould and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Concords). When his wife leaves him for a French billionaire and his agent fires him, Nate, once a promising playwright in New York, crashes at his dad’s retirement home in New Jersey. It’s a last resort, but it is among his father’s friends that Nate manages to climb out of his midlife funk. Budapest Noir (Seven Arts, Sun 18 Nov, 7.30pm) is a stylish post-World War II drama in Hungarian with English subtitles. Director Éva Gárdos revisits film noir classics such as Chinatown in this stylish reimagining of Budapest in 1936. Investigating the mysterious death of a Jewish woman, charismatic reporter Zsigmond dives into the capital's underworld. (Winner of Hungarian Film Week)

Longing (Seven Arts, Wed 21 Nov, 7.30pm) – an Israeli drama in Hebrew with English subtitles. Ariel meets his ex, for the first time in 20 years, and is shocked to learn that she was pregnant at the time of their separation. As he learns about his lost son, he gets to know a version of himself he never knew existed. (Audience Award, Jerusalem Film Festival). Itzhak (MAZCC Centre, Mon 26th Nov, 7.30pm) is a documentary about violinist Itzhak Perlman in English & Hebrew with English subtitles. At the age of 13, he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, where he amazed millions of people with his virtuosic performance. Now one of the world’s best known, and loved, musicians, the film follows him as he continues to perform and teach. It is about his love of music, of the violin and of life itself! For further information and tickets, contact Makor Jewish Culture: 0113 218 5873, info@makor.co.uk or visit http://ukjewishfilm.org/leeds/

Sound&Vision Live Music Listings November 2018 HPJC Presents: Rebecca Joanne Thurs 1 Nov, 7.30pm at Hyde Park Book Club. Free. A jazz vocals special as Rebecca Joanne performs favourites from the Great American Songbook with her quartet. Followed by special jam for singers. Menace Beach Fri 2 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club £9.35. Leeds based Ryan Needham (vocals, guitar) & Liza Violet (vocals / guitar / synths) plus cast of local musicians. 90’s American underground & pre-Brit pop indie - melody heavy, supercharged & always surprising. The Lancashire Hotpots Sat 3 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £15.40. Famous for their mix of classic folk music with genius Lancashire-tinged comedic lyrics. Polica Sun 4 Nov, 8pm Belgrave Music Hall. £16.50. Super slick electronic pop-soul outfit fronted by Channy Leanagh. Drowned In Sound named them band of SXSW festival 2012. Single 'Dark Star' got 'Record of The Week' accolades from Huw Stephens. Talib Kweli Tues 6 Nov, 7.30pm The Wardrobe. £19.25. Hip-hop artist whose music is accessible & still maintains thick streaks of independence & integrity - raw yet radio friendly. Easy Life Wed 7 Nov, 8pm Oporto Bar. £8.80. Band with a shared love of Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk & Punk, creating a musical melting pot of genres with laid-back smooth grooves. HPJC Presents: Dan Coulthurst Trio Thurs 8 Nov, 8pm Hyde Park Book Club. Free. Trumpet, double bass & drums Exploring both the traditional & more contemporary sides of jazz. Roisin Ban Fri 9 Nov, 8pm at HEART, Headingley. 4-piece Celtic folk band based in Yorkshire playing mainly traditional songs from around UK & Ireland. £10/£8 online or from HEART Hafdis Huld Fri 9 Nov, Seven Arts Chapel Allerton. Iceland’s #1 acoustic artist with a beautiful voice.

Kurt Vile & The Violators Sun 11 Nov, O2 Academy. £22.50. Best known for his solo material & as former member of band War on Drugs. Accompanied by The Violators, which currently includes Jesse Trbovich, Rob Laakso & drummer Vince Nudo. Deer Tick Mon 12 Nov, Brudenell Social Club. £16.50. American indie/folk/rock band led by guitarist/ singer-songwriter John McCauley. Their electrifying live shows & eclectic recorded output mark them out as something special. Frigs Tues 13 Nov, 8pm Headrow House. £8.80. Toronto-based band that pairs the raw, emotional grunge with psychedelic post-punk of early Sonic Youth creating a sound that is hard to pin down. The band has earned a reputation for putting on a hypnotic live performance. Camille O’Sullivan Wed 14 Nov, 7.30pm at City Varieties. £23.76. Phenomenal singer, well known for her passionate interpretations of the songs of Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill, Nick Cave, Hans Eisler, Bowie & Tom Waits. Jean Toussaint All Star Quintet Thurs 15 Nov, 8pm at Seven, Chapel Allerton £18/16. A very special band led by former Jazz Messenger & Grammy-winning saxophonist Jean Toussaint. Presents his 11th album, ‘Brother Raymond’. Seth Lakeman Fri 16 Nov, Brudenell Social Club. £22. The spirit of rock meets folk in a blur of fiddle, acoustic guitar & footstomping rhythms, with Seth's vocals riding the wave. Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm St. Edmund's Church, Lidgett Pk Rd, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Bach Concerto in D minor; Shostakovich Symphony No. 8. Tickets: 376 0318, sinfoniaofleeds.eventbrite or on door Limehouse Lizzy Sat 17 Nov, Brudenell Social Club. £14.30. Keeping the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott & Thin Lizzy alive.

An Evening with Afro Celt Sound System Sun 18 Nov, 8pm at Leeds Town Hall. Tickets: £26.50 from 376 0318 or online: leedstownhall.co.uk

Juniore Mon 19 Nov, 8pm Headrow House. £7.70. A psychedelic / surf rock band from Paris. Isaac Gracie Tues 20 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £14. 30. Gracie writes soaring, emotional guitar songs with melancholic intensity but with a certain playfulness too, usually reserved for the melodies. 808INK Thurs 22 Nov, 8pm Headrow House. £8.80. Consisting of 808Charmer & Mumblez Black Ink the producer / rapper. Raw & experimental rap techniques bringing a very organic vibe but not to be solely boxed into the Hip-Hop genre. Mestisa Fri 23 Nov, 8pm at HEART, Headingley. Performing traditional & popular music from Latin America & celebrating life & love through their songs. £10/ £8/ U16 £5 The Duncan McFarlane Band + Sabrina Piggott Sat 24 Nov, 8pm at HEART, Headingley. Solid, energetic English electric folk, full of pumping riffs & loads of energy. £8/£6 online or from HEART The Tea Street Band Sat 24 Nov, 8pm Fox & Newt. £11. Combines 808 State with Doves & the gang mentality of The Happy Mondays. The band has developed a remix & production relationship with fellow Liverpudlian Kooky Music. Vashti Bunyan Mon 26 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £24.75. Influential folk singer who has collaborated with the likes of Adem, Devendra Banhart & Animal Collective, & released some highly successful solo material. The Arkells Tues 27 Nov, 8pm Belgrave Music Hall. £11. The band has reputation as a one of the most passionate, high-energy, live-rock authorities touring today. Jade Bird Wed 28 Nov, 7pm The Wardrobe. £11. Talented acoustic singer /songwriter who effortlessly combines country, urban & hip hop. Freddie Gavita Quartet Thurs 29 Nov at Seven, Chapel Allerton. 8pm. £16/14. British Jazz Award winner for best trumpeter 2017 and his 2017. Music with global appeal, scintillating grooves, heartfelt ballads & some serious swing. Support from Jack Chandler sextet 8-8.30pm

Catch a Little Pie Race, Brass & Music History There is so much going on in Leeds on the music front that it is easy to lose sight of some projects, performances, and work being done by homegrown talent. Here are a few events that would be worth catching in November. Pie-Race Festival, Wharf Chambers, 9 – 11 Nov: Pie Race Festival was originally held at The Well (formerly Joseph’s Well) in 2012. But punk’s not dead. It’s not even sleeping, or if it is, it snores loudly. This annual festival celebrates punk, hardcore, and ska, all at Wharf Chambers. Headliners this year include Millie Manders, Revenge of the Psychotronic Man, and Faintest Idea. Weekend ticket: £25. www. facebook.com/events/238834666800568/ Hyde Park Brass, Domino Club, 16 Nov: Leeds’s finest speakeasy style cocktail bar in the Grand Arcade is hosting Hyde Park Brass, who are proud of their Leeds roots and have been steadily building a following across the country with their modern interpretation of a brass band. Taking influences from

Pictured: Hyde Park Brass

New Orleans jazz and Hip-hop, this is an opportunity to dance to a unique sound in a unique setting…and its free! www.facebook. com/events/560984364336454/ Talking Histories: Leeds Music Scene, Left Bank Leeds, 28 Nov: This talk by Katie Hill will guide you through the history of the Leeds music scene, from Gang of Four to Kaiser Chiefs. Learn about the musical pedigree of Leeds in the Left Bank on Cardigan Road. £5 /£4 www.facebook.com/ events/253211618708569/

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Of course, many bigger names are coming through Leeds. Prodigy and Dreadzone are both stopping by for those who want to dance like it’s still the nineties. For something different, and Balkan, Dubioza Kolektiv will be bringing their Balkan style to the Brudenell. With Florence and the Machine, Bring Me The Horizon, Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake, November will be a busy month for any musical gastronomist. Sam Rayner

Health&Fitness Give a Gift Raises £6,000 for Candlelighters Recently, 29 people from the Leeds charity ‘Give a Gift’ climbed of Mount Snowdon and raised £6,000 for Candlelighters, the charity that supports children and families affected by childhood cancer in Yorkshire.

“We are so grateful for the ongoing support from Give a Gift”, said Gina from Candlelighters. “The money raised will make a huge difference to the children and families we support. The £6,000 from their Mount Snowdon

“We are so proud of the determination by everyone to complete this challenge and help to raise vital funds for Candlelighters”, said Rifhat Malik from Give a Gift. “We chose this challenge to show that hard work pays off and raising over £6,000 was certainly no walk in the park!”

challenge could cover the cost of compassionate grants for all families for a year. These are grants given to families who have sadly lost a child to cancer. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took on the Mount Snowdon challenge!”

Give a Gift fundraises for local charities as well as taking on social action projects to help and engage the community. So far they have held fantastic events such as a Zumbathon, a Winter Ball and an Eid Appeal, and next month they are hosting a High Tea at Wyke Golf Club, also in aid of Candlelighters, if you would like to attend please contact Rifhat Malik on 07734 882116.

Candlelighters invests around half a million pounds in research each year, as well as investing in the wards at the Leeds General and offering family support in many forms. For further information, visit www.candlelighters.org.uk

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Younger Life An Award for Young Readers at Rose Court A visiting author who spent a day with pupils at Rose Court, the nursery and pre-prep of The Grammar School at Leeds, was so impressed by their love of books that she nominated the school for a special reading for pleasure award.

Following the visit, she nominated Rose Court for the Reading for Pleasure Award of the Society of Authors (Children’s Writers and Illustrators group), which recognises schools and individuals dedicated to promoting a love of reading.

Vivien Sabel, psychotherapist and author of Robot Meg: She Lives in my Head, spent a lively session at the school, talking with Year 1 and Year 2 pupils about her book – a fun story in rhyme that helps children to address negative thoughts they might experience.

“I was a little overwhelmed by the interest and the amazing question and answer session facilitated by head teacher Jo Hall”, wrote Vivian in her citation. “The children asked some very interesting questions and in so doing tested my skills in quick thinking! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them.”

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“The award is a total surprise and I’m delighted that we have received this recognition of our promotion of the enjoyment of reading”, said Jo Hall. “Sharing books with our young children and teaching them to read independently is such a wonderful part of our work at Rose Court and we hope that all our pupils continue to read for pleasure throughout their lives.”

Not only have Horsforth St. Margaret’s Under 13s Colts won the Craven Football League without losing a single match, picking up another trophy by winning the Thackley Football Gala, they have also won the support and sponsorship of Shield Recruitment Consultancy. Most of the boys have played together for a number of years, training each week whatever the weather – so the training kits and rain jackets supplied by Shield Recruitment will come in very useful. “The boys are delighted with the new kits and love wearing them as it makes them feel like professional football players!” said Mark Kilbride, the Colts Coach. “It’s companies like Shield that make it possible for these local boys to continue playing together, keeping fit and playing matches every week.” “As a small, local company we wanted to put something back into our community by supporting a youth football squad”, said Steve Gunn, Co-Owner of Shield Recruitment, who recruit support staff for vulnerable adults in West and North Yorkshire . “It’s so encouraging seeing the boys having fun together and working as a team.”

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The support of  the UK film industry,  cinema chains and a selection of venues, make this annual free event possible. Accessibility and inclusivity are key aims, with over half of the programme being offered as audio-described, subtitled or autism-friendly.  All events and screenings in the Into Film Festival are free. For full details, visit www.intofilm.org/festival

CommunityNotices ACTIVE Abbey Runners meet Tues, 7.30pm at Holt Park Active. New members of all ages & abilities are welcome. Give it a try for a couple of weeks, with no obligation to join. Details: www. abbeyrunners.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. £8 per month includes ALL sessions. Details: Stewart 203 7447 Cookridge Rambling Club Leaves Cookridge Village Hall car park Sundays at 9.30am. Walks 6/9 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 261 9732, cookridge.ramblers@outlook.com 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. Dalesway_Advert_29.2.16.pdf meanwoodboxing.com

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ARTS & CRAFTS Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon, 7.30pm at Bramhope Village Hall. Variety of topics & mediums explored. Support for beginners & encouragement for all. Details: Ian Milne 230 0094 Brush & Palette meets Thurs, 1 – 4pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For anyone who would like to bring their materials & paint with others. Any ability. Details: Lorraine 267 0352 Figure Drawing Horsforth Group Thurs, 7 – 9pm at Greatminster House, Lister Hill. Life drawing. Search ‘Figure Drawing Horsforth’ on FB for more information. £7 (materials provided). Horsforth Art Society meets Wed, 7.30pm for Art & Tues 1.30pm printing/ woodcarving at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, LS18 4RF. Details: Teresa 268 8231

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Wheatfields Christmas Fair Sat 24 Nov, 11am – 3pm Wheatfields Hospice, Grove Rd, Headingley. Fabulous festive fun for all the family. Visit Santa & his story telling elf, help judge the Christmas bake off, enjoy lovely refreshments, browse through a large variety of stalls. Details: 203 3317, wheatfields.fundraising@sueryder.org GROUPS/CLUBS Amnesty Leeds Letter Writing Group meets every 4th Tues. Lovely, relaxed meeting of friends fighting injustice & making a difference + tea and cakes! Details: 269 7068, johnhales24@yahoo. com Bramhope in Bloom will meet Thurs 8 Nov, 10am in the Methodist Church, Breary Lane, Bramhope. A very friendly group – join them for a cuppa. They will be discussing plant selection for the coming summer, new projects & their Xmas ‘do’! Details: Janet 203 7744.

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Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Meetings start at 10.30am. 5 Nov: Bhutan John Whitley at Cookridge Village Hall; 9 Nov: 10th Anniversary Dinner (see website); 19 Nov: London, its Livery & Freemen with Dr David Allen at St Margaret’s. £2. Annual membership £15. Details: www. cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.wildapricot. org Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Films shown 2nd Wed each month until April, 7pm in the Church Hall. Details: Shirley 267 2464 Cookridge Gardening Club meets monthly on Wed, 7.30pm at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd. £10 Annual membership/ visitors £2. 21 Nov: ‘A Country Childhood’ by Zeke Deighton; 12 Dec: ‘Flora & Fauna of India’ with Peter Murphy. Details: Katherine 267 1815, www. cookridgegardenclub.btek.co.uk

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Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meetings (3 Nov, 6 Dec) at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society Talks, visits, study days. Meets 3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP. Details: 808 6313, www.leedsdfas.org. uk, secretary@leedsdfas.org.uk

Leeds RSPB Group meets Wed 21 Nov, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Ln. Wildlife photographer Geoff Trinder presents ‘The Digital Year 2016’, his year of birds & wildlife in UK & abroad. Coach trip to Teesmouth, Sat 17 Nov. dep 08:10 Roundhay, 08:30 Leeds - call 07722 120540 to book. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com National Trust Leeds Association Tuesday Talks Held 2nd Tues 10am St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. 13 Nov: ‘Chippendale Furniture’ with James Lomax, Formerly Head Curator at Temple Newsam; £3. Details: 225 1166, secretary@leedsnt.org.uk, membership: membership@leedsnt. org.uk/

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Leeds & Harrogate Social Club Tuesday club nights in Foley's Bar (corner of Headrow & East Parade), 8.30pm on the balcony. Full calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, book groups, weekends away. Details: enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society meets 6 times a year, 8pm St Chad's Centre, Far Headingley. 6 Nov: Don Witton - Once seen never forgotten. Membership £10pa/ couple £15. All welcome. Details: Pat 225 0030, Viv 267 3880

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Free Range A 30-strong choir with a distinctive & varied repertoire, performs regularly. Rehearses Tues 7.30-9pm at Carlton Hill Quaker Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane LS2 9DX. Vacancies for basses, tenors & sopranos. Details: freerangechoir.org.uk Headingley Voices Community Choir Meets Thurs (term time) 7.40 – 9.30pm at Shire Oak School, Wood Lane, Headingley. A friendly community choir singing a wide range of music - no auditions. Just turn up to a rehearsal. Details: www.headingleyvoices.com Horsforth Choral Society Friendly mixed voice choir – no audition. Rehearses Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. ‘Space’ is theme for next concert on Fri 16 Nov at St Margaret’s

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Church as its theme and will be on Friday 16th November, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church Details: 0785 4079 418, info@horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk Lawnswood Singers Long established, friendly ladies choir welcomes new members. Sing for social events & fundraising concerts. Give them a try, no audition. Rehearse weekly Wed, 7.30 – 9.15pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Details: Brenda 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk Leeds Festival Chorus meets Wed, 7.15 – 9.30pm at St Chad's Church, Far Headingley. Friendly group. Happy to meet interested singers & talk about what they do, both singing & socially. Details: www.leedsfestivalchorus.co.uk Left Bank Choir Festival Sun 4 Nov, 5 – 6.30pm at LeftBank, Cardigan Rd. Fabulous voices of community choirs from across the city. Each perform individually, then all come together for a roof-lifting finale.

Simon Lindley (Organist Emeritus of Leeds Minster) Organ Concert Wed 7 Nov at Grove Methodist Church, Town St, Horsforth. Tickets £10 on door or from 258 3346. All welcome. West Riding Opera Needs You to Sing! Group of singers performing mainly popular operatic music needs voices. Meet Wed, 7.30pm at St. Chad’s, Headingley. Warm welcome guaranteed – no audition necessary. Just turn up. Details: David Bainbridge 01274 586838/ 07960 228769 SENIORS Headingley Methodist Luncheon Club Tues, 12 noon, side entrance on Chapel St LS6 3HZ. Meals to be ordered in advance from 275 5615/ 275 1592 or 257 6547. £5 for two courses + tea or coffee. Meanwood Lunch Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm in Holy Trinity Community Hall, Meanwood. Three course meal + tea/ coffee for £5. Details: Anne 268 1131

Meeting Point Thurs, 2 – 4pm at Bramhope Methodist Church. Run in conjunction with OPAL - £2 entry. Speakers, activities, trips out, refreshments & companionship for older people. Details: OPAL on 261 9103 St Chad’s Lunch Club Wed 12 noon (term time), at St Chad’s Parish Centre LS16 5JT. Open to anyone of retirement age, £4 for 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & chat. Transport available within catchment area. Details: Anne 07815 794 590 Thursday Luncheon Club Thurs 12.15pm at Holy Trinity Community Hall, Meanwood, Three courses for £5. Details: Anne 268 1131 STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) 244 Queenswood Dr. LS6 3ND. For people over 60 & living in West Park/ Far Headingley. Open Mon-Thurs, 10am – 3pm. Drop in & see what they do. Details: 275 7988, step.2.step@ btonnect.com

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SPIRITUAL Horsforth Churches Together: We Will Remember Them A remembrance display at Grove Methodist Church, Town St. Horsforth, Fri 9/ Sat 10 Nov 10am – 7pm with a candlelit procession to the cross on the Green at 6.30pm both days; & Sun 11 Nov, 12 – 6pm. Display material from Horsforth Museum, Help for Heroes, 'Tommy' & 'There but Not There'. Details website or 258 3521 SUPPORT Aphasia Leeds A friendly, welcoming group for people with Aphasia following stroke or head injury. Drop in to Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, 1st & 3rd Thurs each month, 1 3pm. Details: aphasialeedsuk@gmail. com Leeds Healing Centre Fri noon 2.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley, LS6 3HN. Healing to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing by professional team of volunteers. £5, no appointments necessary. Details: 07985 121810, www.leedshealingcentre. org. Also at Friend's Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7pm - 8.30pm. Details: 07949 972690 Leeds Samaritans Confidential, nonjudgmental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789 or 116 123, www.samaritans. org/branches/samaritans-leeds TALKS British Thyroid Foundation Wed 31 Oct, 7.30pm at Harrogate Ladies College, Clarence Drive, HG1 2QG. Speaker: Dr Peter Hammond, Specialist in Diabetes & Endocrinology. Free but donation to BTF welcome. Details & to book: 288 6393 Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am – noon, Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth, for speaker & discussion. 7 Nov: Cath Barker, talks about WW2 hero Leonard Cheshire VC; 14 Nov: Malcolm Johnson

on being ‘Famous for 12 Minutes’; 21 Nov: Andy Beck on ‘TheWainwrights in Colour Painting’; 28 Nov: a talk on Yorkshire Air Ambulance. £2. Details: 258 3521, hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com, https:/forum2000.wordpress.com Leeds Geological Association Thurs 8 Nov, 7.15pm in the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lecture: ‘The early Toarcian (Jurassic) oceanic anoxic event – untangling global & regional signals’ by Dr Rob Newton, School of Earth & Environment, Leeds University. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk Live from the British Library Mon 22 Oct, 7pm Leodis Room, Leeds Central Library, 3rd Floor. Historian & broadcaster Michael Wood on ‘Why the Anglo-Saxons Matter’ – fascinating stories of men & women, kings & peasants & the beginnings of English literature, poetry, art & England itself. Free but booking required. National Trust Leeds Association Tuesday Talks Hels 2nd Tues 10am St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. 13 Nov: ‘Chippendale Furniture’ with James Lomax, Formerly Head Curator at Temple Newsam; £3. Details: secretary@leedsnt.org.uk, membership: membership@leedsnt.org.uk/ 225 1166 Reverend Kate Bottley Wed 7 Nov, 7pm at Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Ln. Horsforth. The presenter, priest, journalist & reality TV star talks about her impressive career in ‘God & the Gogglebox: from Trinity to Telly’. £10 incl drink & buffet. Details & to book: Christopher Hulme 467 3942, c.hulme@leedstrinity.ac.uk, www. leedstrinity.ac.uk/events Talking Histories: Haunted Leeds Wed 31 Oct, 6-7.30pmat LeftBank Leeds, Cardigan Rd. Ian Crossland will discuss his unusual research & talk about haunted happenings on the University campus & other phenomena around Leeds. £5/£4. Book via leftbankleeds. eventbrite.co.uk

Talks at Leeds Central Library 14 Nov: Andrea Hetherington on ‘British Widows of the First World War; 24 Nov: Professor Graeme Gooday on secrets & innovations in WWI telecommunications; 29 Nov: Dr Jessica Meyer traces the journeys of wounded British soldiers from front line to the convalescent hospital. Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society (Family History Section) Sat 10 Nov, 11am at Swarthmore, 2 – 7, Woodhouse Sq. LS3 1AD a lecture entitled ‘Death & Disease’ by Patrick Bourne. Visitors welcome. Building Bridges for Peace: Jo Berry & Pat Magee Tues 13 Nov, 7.30pm at LeftBank Cardigan Rd. A powerful story of reconciliation between a woman whose father was killed by the IRA and the man who planted the bomb that killed him. They now work together to promote conflict resolution. Talking Histories: Leeds Music Scene Tues 13 Nov, 7.30pm. Learn about the history of the local music scene with researcher, lecturer and musician Katie Hill, who has been involved with the scene since the late '90s. WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets monthly, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Headingley. 7 Nov: AGM & ‘Songs from the Shows’ with James Aconley; 5 Dec: Festive Songs & Carols with Steve Cassidy. Details: Mrs Muriel Huntley 230 1584 Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 1 Nov: ‘Hmas in Norway’ by Judith Kay. 6 Dec: TBA. Details: Joan McShane 225 1166 Soroptimist International of Leeds meets 2nd Mon, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Hotel, LS16 5PS. Visitors welcome. www.sigbi.org/leeds/

MISC/ EVENTS Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza Sat 3 Nov, from 5pm at Adel St John the Baptist Primary School. Bonfire will be lit around 6pm, fireworks around 6.30pm. Family tickets £14/ Adults £4.50/ Child & OAP £3. Fully licensed bar, hot & cold refreshments & fun slide for children. No sparklers allowed. Christmas Tree Festival Sat 1 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Go along & enjoy trees decorated by groups from the community. There will also be stalls, games & crafts for all ages. Refreshments. Free. Films at HEART Bennett Rd, LS6 3HN. Independent films from around the world 2nd Tues. 13 Nov 8pm: Clio Barnard’s stunning film ‘Dark River’ starring Ruth Wilson. Tickets £6/£5/£4. Members & non-members welcome. www.facebook.com/ FilmsAtHeart

Litter Free Adel Group Community Litter Pick Sun 4 Nov, 2 - 3pm on Bedquilts. Meet Adel Lane main Bedquilts car park. Everyone welcome. To ensure sufficient provision of litter grabbers & gloves, contact sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com If we all do our bit we can be proud to live in a litter free environment. Real Junk Food Project Horsforth Café Every Mon, 10am – 2pm, The Parish Centre, St Margaret’s Church LS18 5LY. ‘Pay as you feel’ (PAYF) cafe using waste food to create delicious snacks & meals. Surplus fruit & veg from allotments & gardens welcome. Volunteers needed, contact via facebook Rooms at Swarthmore Education Centre (LS3 1AD) A number of rooms are available for hire - ranging from meeting rooms for six, to its large hall with a sprung dance floor which accommodates 140 people. Details: 243 2210

Vegan Masquerade Ball Sat 17 Nov at Leeds United Football Club. Proceeds to animal welfare charity Miracle’s Mission. 3 course vegan meal + live entertainment, raffle, silent auction & much more £45. Details: www. veganeventsuk.co.uk/winterfest-ball/ Tarot for Beginners Sat 16 Nov, 10.30 – 4.30pm at Muir’s Court, Headingley. An educational & enlightening workshop. Designed for people who would like to learn to read Tarot. No experience required. All course material, Tarot Deck, certificate & refreshments included. Limited spaces so booking essential. Details: Melissa 224 9720 ‘Unknown Soldiers’ 7 – 9 Nov, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall. Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society celebrates the lives of five Leeds Pals in a new play by local author Paul Barrow. Entertaining, challenging & informative, the play commemorates with both humour & pathos the anniversary of the end of WWI. Advance tickets from Liz 07714 954275

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