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First of all, we’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a superb New Year!

What a confusing year 2018 has been – we’re in, we’re out, now we’re shaking it all about! But throughout it all people have ploughed ahead, making the best of opportunities and enjoying the many wonderful events that have been on offer around Leeds.

With January, once again people are launching in to New Year resolutions, expanding their horizons and swearing to get fit! We bring you news of new Post Grad Courses at Leeds Arts University; and Northern School of Contemporary Dance invites you to throw

yourself into dance. World famous guitarist, Craig Ogden, plays in Horsforth; and Leeds Playhouse and Howard Assembly Room launch superb Spring programmes. And, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama plans a Yorkshire Choral Festival.

Two North Leeds Farmers’ Markets are up for an award; Leeds Holocaust Memorial Day challenges hatred and persecution in the UK today; and local schools express their pride in excellent results.

Now we are heading for February! Please get all your news to us for 4th January (12th Jan for advertising).

The deadline for the March edition is 4th February for news and notices and 12th February for advertising.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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18 Yorkshire College Launches Choral Festival - inspired by a hugely successful

30 Torn from Home: Leeds Holocaust Memorial Day - Commemorates the

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millions murdered in the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides.

20 Leeds Playhouse Lines Up Another Great Programme - And continues to create world-class theatre, sharing Yorkshire tales and thrilling dramas.

22 A Season of Creative Collaborations Opera North’s new season in collaboration with Phoenix Dance & Leeds Playhouse.

36 Howard Assembly Room’s Tenth Anniversary Season - Features exuberant ensembles, world music legends and the return of favourite artists.

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Life&Style Craig Ogden Returns to Horsforth for Charity Concert

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World class guitarist Craig Ogden will perform a charity concert in aid of the Friends of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma at The Grove Methodist Church, Town Street, Horsforth, on Sunday 17th February at 3pm.

Craig regularly appears at major venues and collaborates with top UK and international artists and ensembles. He has performed at major UK festivals and prestigious concert series all over the world. In 2017 he recorded an album with jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth, followed by a series of live performances.

Craig is Head of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Adjunct Fellow of the University of Western Australia,

Associate Artist of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, Curator of Craig Ogden’s Big Guitar Weekend at The Bridgewater Hall, Director of the Dean & Chadlington Summer Music Festival and was Visiting Musician at Oriel College, University of Oxford 2017-18.

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By Eveleigh Bradford

Ina Kitson Clark (nee Georgina Bidder) (1864-1954) Campaigner, Activist, Artist When Ina Kitson Clark was given an honorary doctorate by Leeds University in 1928 she was described as a practical idealist with the active spirit of the crusader, the gift of stirring speech, and a woman’s power to take direct action. The award recognised the important part she had played in the city’s life during her fifty years in Leeds, in improving infant welfare, in furthering women’s rights, and in art and culture.

She came from a talented background, her grandfather an eminent civil engineer, her father a wealthy and successful London QC. Family life at Ravensbury Park in Surrey fostered her interest in art, archaeology, literature, and social issues. She studied at the Slade, travelled abroad, and worked with the Kyrle Society which aimed to ‘bring beauty to the people’, through green spaces and artistic decoration (her forte) of workhouses, hospitals, schools, in the slums.

A founder member of the National Union of Women Workers, promoting equal rights, she was a modern woman – look at her bobbed hair in this era of lavish tresses!

In 1893 on a voyage to Naples she met Edwin Kitson Clark, the classically educated engineer who managed Kitson’s great Airedale Foundry in Leeds. Over the next four years they exchanged a multitude of letters (still surviving – a lost art now?). A long, slow courtship led to marriage in 1897 and a deep and enduring partnership. So to Leeds. After a period in Hyde Terrace, she and Edwin moved in 1904 with their young family to ‘Meanwoodside’, a fine house in wooded surroundings (now Meanwood Park). It was to be their home for the rest of their lives.

Ina soon found her feet. She joined the influential Yorkshire Ladies Council of Education, and for 21 years was their Hon. Secretary. This formidable group of women had pioneered initiatives in education, health and welfare and now focussed on the alarming

rise in infant mortality: by 1900 it had peaked at 163 deaths in the first year of life for every 1000 live births. Coincidentally recruitment for the Boer War revealed how many men were unfit through childhood disease and malnutrition. In Leeds the problems were acute in the heavily industrialised areas where one in five babies died early and stunted growth and limbs deformed by rickets (‘Leeds legs’) were commonplace. Ina attended conferences, visited welfare schemes in Denmark and Belgium, and led the campaign for infant clinics in the most deprived areas.

In 1909 the first ‘Babies Welcome’ clinic was opened in a house donated by Henry Barran: mothers could have their babies weighed, get advice, see a doctor – and chat over a cup of tea. Ina was President for the next 19 years and saw the clinics multiply and a children’s hospital established at Wyther.

She had duties too of course as Edwin’s wife: balls, garden parties, civic societies – he was a distinguished man. But she still found time for her painting and sculpting, exhibited regularly at the Leeds Fine Arts Club, and was its President for an astonishing 40 years, promoting the role of art in the city’s life.

Some of her portraits and charming handdrawn Christmas cards still survive. Writing

She still found time for her painting and sculpting, exhibiting regularly at the Leeds Fine Arts Club

was another pleasure – poetry and plays, some later published, some written for the Meanwood WI which she founded in 1917.

She remained active on the National Women’s Council, supported a local Loan Fund to help women into training, and a campaign for more women in local government. A member of the Leeds Women’s Suffrage Society, she signed the 1907 Leeds petition and in 1918, with Edwin, spoke to urge women to use their hard-won vote.

In the First World War Edwin went to the Front (Lt. Col.), but after being wounded was based relatively safely at Harfleur. At home Ina organised supplies for the troops and had the job of finding lodgings for incoming women munitions workers. Post war she was a delegate to the International Women’s Conference at the

Hague promoting international understanding, and embraced a number of official roles and causes – the ‘go-to’ woman for committees and appeals, an effective organiser and a powerful speaker.

In 1943, in the midst of another war, Edwin became seriously ill: he wrote her a last loving letter before his death.

She remained at Meanwoodside, still active, painting and exhibiting, until finally a fall led to her death in 1954, aged 89. There was an outpouring of appreciation for all she had achieved in her long life in Leeds.

Meanwoodside and its grounds were bought by the Council for £8500 for a public park, with the house as a possible trailside museum, but the plan was rejected and the house demolished.

A plaque records Ina and Edwin and their ‘unstinted service to Leeds’.

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Life&Style New Postgraduate Courses Launched at Leeds Arts University Following the introduction of five new undergraduate degrees in 2018, Leeds Arts University is offering even more opportunities for creatives wishing to study at postgraduate level.

Three new masters’ degrees for students who want to advance their fine art, photography or graphic design practice will launch in 2019. The MA Photography course will encourage innovation and experimentation, whilst emphasising the need to find publications, exhibitions and digital platforms for their projects.

The Fine Art MA will enable artists to develop a body of work ready for public exhibition, whilst acquiring advanced critical and analytical methods through a programme of group and individual sessions.

Supported by a diverse team with research and practical interests, the MA Graphic Design course will explore the relationship between design-led practice, industry engagement and critical analysis. Students will be encouraged to source briefs and work with clients to build a body of self-directed work.

These new courses complement the University’s existing postgraduate portfolio which includes an MA in Creative Practice, aimed at graduates and professionals who want to develop their practice in the creative and cultural industries.

The University also offers an MA in Curation Practices covering the necessary skills and experience to work in curation across the education, arts, heritage and commercial sectors.

Postgraduate students will be based in the new expansion on Blenheim Walk, which includes access to a dedicated research and reference library and a new postgraduate study suite.

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You simply feel it is somewhere that everyone, at whatever level, just loves dancing.”

The school also runs a whole host of weekly classes for everyone to enjoy.

From Saturday School dance groups for children, to Beginner’s or Advanced Contemporary classes for adults, and even Zumba – there’s something for all ages and abilities. And, the health benefits are huge. As well as improving general fitness, coordination, flexibility and posture, dance helps to build psychological resilience and improves self-esteem. Enrolments for the Spring term January-March at Northern School of Contemporary Dance are now open.

“All of the teachers I’ve met have their own style. They are encouraging and challenging, so you really feel like you are developing through the lessons and learning new moves. The live musicians – drummers and percussionists, add another dimension.”

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New Year, New Career Leeds Social Care Provider Looking for New Talent The number of people aged 65 and over requiring roundthe-clock care is projected to rise by over a third to more than one million during the next 20 years. In order to care for all these people, the adult social care workforce will need to increase by 40 per cent (650,000 jobs) by 2035.

This looming crisis in recruiting and retaining exceptional care workers is front of mind for local health and social care provider, Westward Care.

Westward Care manages three locations providing care and support to people in later life: Headingley Hall, Southlands Retirement Apartments based in Roundhay, and Pennington Court in Beeston – the first care home for older people in Leeds to be awarded the ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating in October 2018. These locations are staffed by just over 200 people.

Pictured: Jenny who works at Headingley Hall

Westward Care is currently looking for people who are interested in finding out more about working in one of their locations. The jobs range from Registered Nurses through to entry level Care Assistants, alongside some of the other essential roles needed to run a happy environment – from reception staff to chefs and social activity co-ordinators.

Pictured: Staff at Headingley Hall

“Westward Care has a great track record of investing in the people who are front line and make a difference every day to the lives of older people”, said Peter Hodkinson, Managing Director of Westward Care, who, as a Fellow of Skills for Care, has contributed significantly to championing the need for the Care Sector to rethink how to raise awareness about the opportunities available in social care.

“We know the care sector often receives bad press and therefore our primary goal is to change that perception and recruit and retain talent in what are incredibly important and rewarding roles. To do this we are committed to supporting people in a ‘work, earn and learn’ environment. If you have established skills and want to enhance them – we will support you; if you have no qualifications but want a career in care we will support you. Maybe you don’t want to do any further studying but want to have a fulfilling career that uses your personal skills to make a difference every day to someone’s life – then our package of benefits and working environment makes us a great employer.

“67% of the people who work for Westward Care have previously cared for a relative or friend and found that they had the skills to make a real difference to people’s lives on a daily basis.

So we want to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences to get in touch.”

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Arts&Culture Magdalene Odundo: The Journey of Things Magdalene Odundo OBE is one of the world's most esteemed artists working in ceramics.

This major exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield, which runs from 16th February – 2nd June 2019, will bring together more than 50 of Odundo’s works, which will be shown alongside a selection of objects that she has chosen to reveal the diverse range of creative traditions that have informed the development of her work.

Pictured: Untitled, 1988.

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Private Collection.

Odundo’s desire to learn about vernacular crafts has taken her across the globe to Europe, Africa, Asia and Central America.

This journeying has inspired her unique visual language – her hand-built forms are often large, asymmetrical, and with dynamic silhouettes that often conjure up the human body. The vessels are burnished rather than glazed and fired in ways that create distinctive surfaces of vibrant orange, velvety black, or a dramatic interplay of the two.

Designed by internationally architect Farshid Moussavi OBE, the exhibition will place Odundo’s work at the heart of a constellation of objects, including British studio pottery by Hans Coper and Lucy Rie; ancient vessels from Greece and Egypt; historic ceramics from Africa, Asia and Central America; ritual sculpture and objects from across the African continent; Elizabethan costume and textiles; as well as contemporary objects, like a large work by artist El Anatsui.

Odundo’s work will also be brought into dialogue with sculptures by 20th century artists like Degas, Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and Auguste Rodin, which highlight the importance of the human body as a reference in her work.

“This will be the second in a series of exhibitions inviting individuals from creative fields to work with us and our collection to explore new ways of looking at histories of art”, said Simon Wallis, Director of The Hepworth Wakefield.

“It is an honour to be working with Magdalene Odundo and Farshid Moussavi on this ambitious presentation, which will draw on many of the most significant collections in the UK, including those of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, The Fitzwilliam Museum and the Horniman Museum and Gardens.”

Pictured: Magdalene Odundo.

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With the support of patron and ‘choral wizard’ Suzi Digby (Lady Eatwell OBE), Voices Yorkshire is set to become one of the largest and most exciting choral festivals in the UK.

Yorkshire College Launches Choral Festival The Yorkshire College of Music and Drama is launching a new, Yorkshire-wide choral festival in 2019.

‘Voices Yorkshire’ takes its inspiration from the hugely successful Leeds Triennial Choral Festival, which ran from 1858 to 1985, and will celebrate the diversity and excellence of choirs across Yorkshire today. Its aims to boost local communities through the power of music and a culture of inclusion, support and pride.

“For many years, Leeds was a hugely influential city in the music world”, said Tim Knight, Choral Director, Yorkshire College of Music and Drama. “Queen Victoria herself was at the first ever Triennial Music Festival which celebrated the opening of the Town Hall in 1858. We have hundreds of wonderful choirs across our region and we thought it was time to put Yorkshire back on the choral world stage with an updated version of the old festival."

The first event of the festival - Sing Day Leeds - is planned for 26th January 2019, when a diverse range of choirs will perform at venues across the city. Additional Sing Days are being planned for other towns and cities across Yorkshire.

To find out more or to register your choir's interest visit www.voicesyorkshire.co.uk

The festival will feature a large number of choral performances across Yorkshire throughout the year and will culminate in a grand finale at Leeds Town Hall on 14th September 2019. A new piece of music will be commissioned especially for the occasion.

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Arts&Culture Leeds Playhouse Lines Up Another Great Programme For Spring/Summer 2019, Leeds Playhouse continues to create world-class theatre, sharing Yorkshire tales and thrilling dramas.

Pictured: Around the World in 80 Days

“We’ve had an exceptional few months at the Playhouse”, said James Brining, Artistic Director.

“We opened the Pop-Up theatre and collaborated with partner venues across the city and beyond.

We’ve toured work around Leeds libraries and schools, broadcast new plays on BBC Radio Leeds, and welcomed thousands of people into our temporary Pop-Up space. We’ve been recognised by the National Dementia Care Awards for our work with people living with dementia and won the White Rose Awards for Arts and Culture.

Pictured: Joe Alessi in rehearsal Photo: The Other Richard

“Looking ahead to the next six months we’re continuing to produce work both on our Pop-Up stage, and in the City Region, as momentum builds towards our main building re-opening in Autumn 2019.”

Leeds Playhouse’s Spring/Summer 2019 Season includes: Barry Hines' story of Billy and his kestrel ‘Kes’ returns to the Playhouse (25 Jan – 16 Feb). This poetic, heartfelt adaptation by Robert Alan Evans sees actors Jack Lord and Lucas Button bring this heart-warming story of friendship to life.

Gbolahan Obisesan directs Kiza Deen in Debbie Tucker Green’s ‘random’ (4 – 16 Feb). In this remarkably vivid and observational one-woman play, a family’s world is turned upside down when they are caught up in a catastrophe that will change their lives for ever ‘Dinner 18:55’ (22 – 23 Feb) is a beautifully constructed, intergenerational performance led by members of The Playhouse’s Older People and Youth programmes. It allows the community performers to explore their similarities and differences as they share a meal.

Directed by Maggie De Ruyck, Playhouse Older People's Programme Manager.

Leeds Playhouse Associate Director Amy Leach directs Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ (1 – 30 March) with Tessa Parr in the title role. The contemporary staging is designed

by Hayley Grindle and sees a young person struggling to understand her identity, whilst being swept up in loss and grief in an unforgiving world.

Playhouse’s Literacy Associate, and designed by Amanda Stoodley.

The Playhouse’s redevelopment project will see the building transformed, with a new city-facing entrance, improved access, and the addition of a new studio theatre space, the Bramall Rock Void. The newly renovated theatre is due to reopen in Autumn 2019.

Pictured: Be My Baby

The mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg makes an appearance in ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ in April (9 – 28) directed by Alexander Ferris, Leeds Playhouse Director of Creative Engagement. Following its run on the Pop-Up stage, it will tour to community venues.

Amanda Whittington’s joyful, moving production ‘Be My Baby’ (11 May – 1 June), tells the story of teenage sexual liberation in the 1960s and the power of female friendship. It’s directed by Jacqui Honess-Martin, Leeds

Pictured: Hamlet

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Arts&Culture A Season of Creative Collaborations Opera North’s new season features collaborations with two other leading Leeds arts organisations – Phoenix Dance Theatre and the Leeds Playhouse – and presents a bewitching coming-of-age adventure, a tempestuous tragedy, and a double bill of ballet and wickedly funny opera.

A new production of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ opens the season with Leeds Playhouse Artistic Director James Brining directing opera for the first time. The cast includes South African soprano, Vuvu Mpofu as Pamina and Chinese/Australian tenor Kang Wang as Tamino. Samantha Hay takes on the role of Queen of the Night, with Gavan Ring appearing as Papageno the bird-catcher.

A specially-devised, shortened version has been created for schools, providing young people from the age of seven with the chance to experience their first opera. It will be performed at a special schools’ matinee. Younger family members can enjoy The Mini Magic Flute, an interactive 30minute retelling of the story, performed by a trio of singers and an accordionist.

‘Katya Kabanova’, Janáček’s wildly beautiful tale of temptation, passion and guilt in a smallminded community follows. Katya does her best to conform to society’s expectations, but temptation proves impossible to resist. As her world unravels, Janáček’s music captures the tension and barely suppressed eroticism.

Conductor Sian Edwards makes her Opera North debut and the cast includes Stephanie Corley as Katya, Harold Meers as her lover, Heather Shipp as the formidable mother-in-law, and Andrew Kennedy as the spineless Tichon.

Completing the season is a dance/opera double bill created in association with Phoenix Dance Theatre. Choreographed

by Haitian choreographer Jeanguy Saintus, this new version of Stravinsky's ‘The Rite of Spring’ will be performed by the Phoenix ensemble with the full Orchestra of Opera North playing the unmistakable modernist score. It focuses on the crushing power of nature, the relentless growth of capitalism and technology, and the inevitable fate of the sacrificial victim.

‘The Rite of Spring’ is paired with Puccini’s short operatic comedy ‘Gianni Schicchi’.

Scheming relatives gather round the deathbed of a rich man, each laying claim to a chunk of his fortune, before they make the questionable decision to call in local conman Gianni Schicchi for help. Based on an episode in Dante’s Inferno, Puccini’s mini masterpiece is rich with vivid characterisation and colourful music. Richard Burkhard sings the title role, supported by Tereza Gevorgyan as Lauretta, Diego Silva as Rinuccio and LeahMarian Jones as Zita.

The season opens at Leeds Grand Theatre with The Magic Flute on Saturday 19th January.

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Pictured: April Grimes is Lady Macbeth

this way comes…

LEEDS YOUTH OPERA PRESENTS Shakespeare’s chilling story of shape shifting witches, midnight assassinations, and a depraved tyrant’s descent into madness is a thrilling opera reformed from Shakespear’s classic by Verdi and LEEDS YOUTH OPERA performed by Leeds Youth Opera, in English, at PRESENTS The This production sees the addition of professional opera Carriageworks from Wednesday 13th – Saturday singers to play the scheming Lady Macbeth and her 16th February at 7pm. paranoid husband. Chris Childs, Rachel Abbott, Michael Lam and April Grimes sing professionally across the UK. With a cast ranging in age from 12 – 25, the young Leeds Youth Opera is thrilled to have their talent and GIUSEPPE people’s energy and enthusiasm BY for this intense VERDI expertise to inspire the next generation. musical drama add to the joy of the music. Leeds Youth Opera presents two main performances each Tickets (£12 – £19/ £9 - £16 conc/ £50 family/ year, and many of the cast have gone on to study students half price Wed/ Thurs) are available from

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Keep Your Friends Close ... and your enemies closer June Taylor, author of ‘Losing Juliet’, returns to the psychological thriller scene with her second book, published by HarperCollins Killer Reads. And this one is set in Leeds!

“I wanted my hometown to be the backdrop for this one”, said June. “So I’ve used locations like Headingley, Hyde Park and the city centre.”

In ‘Keep Your Friends Close’ she returns to themes of truth and betrayal, delving deep into her characters’ minds. It’s about a young woman, Karin, who is beginning to put her life back together after struggling for years to come to terms with her past. We first meet her on her twenty-second birthday. She’s settled in Leeds, renting a house, doing a job she enjoys,

and the man she loves is possibly going to ask her to marry him. But ... has she told him everything? What if her ex-partner decides to make life difficult? And where is Aaron taking her for her secret birthday weekend treat?

The book launch, with fellow Killer Reads author Ali Harper (author of ‘The Disappeared’), is on Friday 18th January at The Leeds Library. Check Leeds Big Bookend website for more details.

The paperback release is 10th January.

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A New Year Challenge for St Gemma’s

Male Voice Choir Sing out for Adlington House In November, Wharfedale Male Voice Choir was invited to perform a concert for the residents of Adlington House in Otley, as part of their Autumn/ Winter programme.

The selection of music was put together by the Choir’s Musical Director, Mr. Paul Hurst, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Brenda Cromwell.

St Gemma’s Hospice has a host of opportunities to help you challenge yourself, your friends, family, and even your dog in 2019!

illness can continue. It costs over £9 million to run the Hospice each year and in 2018 over 3,000 local people received care and support from St Gemma’s.

St Gemma’s is offering numerous different activities that you may want to take part in throughout the year - including skydives, wing walks, abseiling, firewalking, 10K runs, half marathons, full marathons, sponsored walks, a 5K run through bubbles and even a sponsored dog walk!

Huge thanks goes out to members of the public who donate, shop in the charity’s shops and participate in their many events and challenges – all of which help St Gemma’s to continue caring and supporting the people of Leeds.

St Gemma’s challenge each year is, of course, to raise enough money to ensure that the specialist care and support that they offer to people with a terminal

If you would like to support the Hospice and take part in one of their many fundraising activities, call 0113 218 5555 or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk for more information.

Compered by Ken Bellwood, a founder member of the Choir, the concert included a wide variety of songs from shows and hits from across the years, interspersed with commentary, musical interludes and monologues.

The Choir returned to Otley in early December to sing at Teal Beck, where they performed an entirely new arrangement of songs and carols.

The Wharfedale Male Voice Choir can be contacted via their Membership Secretary, Colin Banyard on 01943 968 919 or https://wharfedalemvc@ wordpress.com

Rotary Club ‘Phoenix’ Opens in Leeds City Centre Rotary International, formed over 100 years ago to create lasting change in local communities and across the globe, recently started a new group in Leeds called ‘Phoenix’.

The new, diverse club, made up of residents and business people, has an average membership age of just 34 and comes from a mix of sectors, including accountancy, public relations, recruitment, and international trade.

The club exists to support the Leeds community and has chosen Zest Health for Life as its charity for the year. Members support the charity through fundraising initiatives including dragon boat racing, cookery classes and taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.

“I am excited to update the long-standing traditions of Rotary”, said Phoenix Chair, Sam Tasker-Grindley. “We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel but rather bring it into the 21st Century. We’re working hard to make the Rotary Club of Leeds Phoenix a diverse and

innovative group that supports each other and gives back to the community.”

The Rotary club of Leeds Phoenix meets every Tuesday, 6 – 7pm at Bruntwood’s Platform building by Leeds train station.

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For more information on Rotary, visit www.rotary.org/en/ about-rotary or follow the club on Twitter @LeedsPhoenix.

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CommunityNews Headlingley & Oakwood Farmers’ Markets Nominated for FRA Awards Leeds can be justly proud of its North Leeds farmers’ markets in Horsforth, Oakwood and Headingley – with the last two currently going head to head in the national Farm Retail Association Awards.

Headingley market was set up over twelve years ago with the aim of providing good quality, local food to a community that had lost a lot of its local shops. It is a very mixed area – students of course, but many families and older, isolated people too. Headingley Development Trust, which set the market up, wanted to help improve Headingley for everyone and the market was a key way to do this.

up the food you’re going to eat!”, said a market organiser. “Freshness, quality and knowing where the food comes from are some of the reasons that people come in droves (about 1,200 to each market), whether it’s to buy honey from Wakefield, organic meat from Swillington or delicious homemade Italian cheese by an Italian who lives in Adel!”

David Leon, from the Farm Retail Association which runs the awards said: “The range and standard of award entries demonstrates the exceptional quality of the produce and customer service people can expect from our members.

Savvy shoppers know that by buying directly from their local farm shop, farmers’ market and Pick Your Own farm they are getting the very best of local food and service.

“The judges had a difficult job. Headingley and Oakwood should be proud of being named as two of the finalists. They will now go forward to the second round which includes a secret shopper visit and a further round of judging to determine the overall winner in each category.”

The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner at the Farm Retail Association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show on Tuesday 26th February in Oxford.

Its success spawned the markets in Oakwood and Horsforth and, although all are a bit different and serve slightly different communities, they are all passionate about supporting local producers and the farmers’ market ethos.

“There’s nothing quite like buying something directly from the person who has made, reared, farmed or dug

The Association represents over 400 real farm shops, farmers' markets and Pick Your Own farms across the UK. Established in 1979 it champions the people and businesses who farm and sell their produce directly to consumers. www.headingleyfarmersmarket.com www.farmretailassociation.co.uk

Cllr Dan Cohen Alwoodley

May I kick off this edition of North Leeds Life by wishing each and every one of you, together with all of your family, a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2019.

A student at LJFS, the school where I am chair of Governors, asked me the other day, what my New Year’s resolution was going to be. My answer was the same as it has been for as long as I can recall – to use my time more effectively. Every year I try, and every year there seem to be more things that need to be squeezed into each day.

The subject of New Year’s resolutions got me thinking though. Last month I thanked all the people who volunteer their time and skills to help local organisations. Since then, a number

of people have been in touch to say that they would like to volunteer and asking if I knew of any organisations that might be looking for help. I most certainly do! So, if your New Year’s resolution is to lend a hand in the local community and you’re not sure where to start, feel free to get in touch, I will try to get the ball rolling.

A ball that we now have rolling is the 20mph speed limits across Alwoodley, these have now started to be introduced. By April, Alwoodley Ward roads to the West of Shadwell Lane that are having the speed limit reduced should be completed. The roads to the east of Shadwell Lane will be completed later in the year. I have noticed that some of our SIDS are still set at 30mph - rest assured that we will get these reprogrammed as soon as possible.

on Highways to apply common sense to this situation and consign the plan to the draw marked ‘daft ideas that should never have seen the light of day’.

Nothing has been formally confirmed, but we are starting to see signs that Highways are listening to what we and Alwoodley residents are saying.

While the plan hasn’t been placed in the aforementioned draw - it does seem that it might be heading in that direction. I hope to be able to confirm the final position next month.

Please remember for any and all local issues, Peter, Neil and I are always available.

Shadow Spokesmen For Children and Families - 07711 647 849 Daniel.Cohen@leeds.gov.uk

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Torn from Home: Leeds Holocaust Memorial Day

The Leeds Holocaust Memorial Day civic remembrance event is on Sunday 27th January 2019, 2pm at Leeds Town Hall.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Torn from Home’. It commemorates the millions who were murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides in Bosnia, Cambodia, Rwanda and Darfur, in order to challenge hatred and persecution in the UK today.

2019 also marks the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. To mark this, one of the speakers will be Appolinaire Kageruka, who will tell his story of being torn from his home during the genocide. He was 24 years old and working as a teacher, when it began in 1994. He was a Tutsi – the tribe being ethnicity targeted.

Before the Genocide, he had helped to pay the school fees of one of his students and it was this student whose family hid him, helping him to escape and survive.

Appolinaire’s mother, father, brothers and sisters were all killed. The only item he was able to save was a radio, which kept him up to date on what was happening in his country. After liberation he sought refuge to the UK. Today he lives in Coventry where he heads the Rwandan Community Association.

The Leeds remembrance service will include ‘The Library’ by Playhouse Youth, a performance that presents stories from real people affected by the Holocaust – stories of injustice and loss, and stories that restore hope.

There will also be music by Kolot Hazichoron (Voices of Hope) choir singing traditional Jewish songs; a reading of the seven statements of commitment with candle lighting; and a traditional Hebrew memorial prayer sung by the President of Bradford Synagogue, Rudi Leavor, BEM. The event is free and open to all. For more information, please visit www. leedstownhall.co.uk

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Garden Round Up With Tracy Foster

At this cold time of the year when gardening activities are limited, why not make sure you have the right tools for the year ahead?

Time to take stock I had to empty my garden shed recently to carry out some repairs, so out came a lifetime of tools, some of which were blunt, badly designed, too heavy or not right for me or the garden. Replacing some and getting rid of others has made gardening much more of a pleasure.

Since we all come in different shapes and sizes, it is good to know that the same is true of gardening tools. Short people don’t have to put up with using great long spades and forks, and people prone to back ache don’t have to struggle with heavy solid ones.

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January is a perfect time to have a clear out and buy yourself new tools – you may well find some bargains in the sales.

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Gloves, kneeling mat, spade and fork, hand trowel and hand fork, a pair of secateurs and a pair of loppers are the tools I use all the time – and although there is plenty of other useful kit available, what you use most often are the things that need to be comfortable and easy to use.

Spades, for example, are available in various sizes. They should ideally have a sharp blade, and be both strong and lightweight. Forged steel is stronger but stainless steel can be much lighter and cuts through the soil more easily. Many people, myself included, find a border spade much easier to use than a full sized digging spade. Junior spades are also a very good choice for smaller framed people and are especially popular with many older gardeners who appreciate the light weight and petite size.

When choosing secateurs, right or lefthanded models are available in many sizes so try them for size and comfort before you buy. I have both bypass secateurs (these work like scissors and make a neat, accurate cut) and anvil secateurs (which work by crushing the stem against a sharp blade and better for cutting tough stems) for different types of pruning. Ratchet models are also available for both types and make cutting much easier.

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Peregrine falcons are among our most amazing and iconic birds of prey. An often-cited fact is that a peregrine, when swooping down onto its prey, can achieve speeds of over 200 mph, making it the world’s fastest bird. Like other falcons, it has long pointed wings and a long tail. It is blue-grey above, and its wings and head are dark blue. Perhaps its clearest distinguishing feature is its long black ‘moustache’, which stands out against its white face.

Its main food is medium-sized birds such as waders, pigeons and small ducks, which it chases and attacks either from below or from high above, swooping down with folded wings to increase momentum. Peregrines nest on crags, rock faces, sea cliffs and quarries, and increasingly on tall buildings in towns. This year a pair nested on the Parkinson tower of the University of Leeds, and for the first time successfully fledged three young. There are plenty of pigeons there to provide food for the young, and the tower is a safe and relatively undisturbed nest site.

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In 1984, Threads dramatically exposed the aftermath of a nuclear strike against the UK, depicting for the first time a nuclear winter — a hostile and unforgiving wasteland where survivors would envy the dead. This month, in time for the film’s 35th anniversary, Threads debuts on Blu-ray in an all-new 2K remaster.

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A nuclear winter is coming: As the Soviet Union exerts control of western Iran, the USA engages troops to protect western interests. When the British government supports a European offensive, key locations across the country become potential targets for nuclear retaliation. One of these is Sheffield, the setting for a suburban story which explodes into a postapocalyptic horror.

THREADS REMASTERED DIRECTED BY: MICK JACKSON STARRING: KAREN MEAGHER, REECE DINSDALE, DAVID BRIERLY, RITA MAY, NICHOLAS LANE, JANE HAZLEGROVE, HENRY MOXON, JUNE BROUGHTON, JUNE BROUGHTON CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 112 MINS BLU-RAY RELEASE: 17TH DECEMBER 2018 "The time has now come to make everything ready for you and your family in case an air attack happens. This does not mean that war is bound to come, but there is a risk of this and we must all be prepared for it."

Chilling words from secret public information films designed to prepare and protect the country ahead of a nuclear attack. The tapes were obtained by Panorama in 1980 and later helped to inspire a BAFTA-winning television drama which shocked the nation.

Barry Hines’ kitchen sink drama begins as a deliberately relaxed study of working-class life, exploring the relationship between teenager Jimmy (Reece Dinsdale) and his pregnant, middle-class girlfriend Ruth (Karen Meagher). Their plans to secure a home and marry are set against escalating tensions in the Middle East, subtly reported through media soundbites and newspaper headlines.

We’re also given insight into civilian preparations for war, as the city rounds up an emergency operations team in the event of central government’s destruction.

Inevitably, a nuclear bomb is dropped on Sheffield — knocking out communications, atomising everyone close at hand, flattening buildings and fatally irradiating those beyond. The war is over in a matter of moments and the delicate threads which bind society are severed. Mankind is reduced to a diaspora of scavengers and looters, striving to survive a radioactive winter without food or shelter.

Pictured: Ashley Barker & Reece Dinsdale

It’s a contemptable fate which is fearlessly realised on screen. Key statistics are captioned with a stonecold commentary from Paul Vaughan — the authoritative voice of numerous Horizon documentaries. The true effects of nuclear war are graphically

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shown, evidencing the strike and fallout through monochrome stills of desolate landscapes and mutilated casualties. The pragmatic, journalistic approach ensures you’re never a comfortable, dislocated viewer; the events feel real and the drama becomes pure documentary reality.

In order to create an atmosphere of authenticity, director Mick Jackson cast relative unknowns and newcomers.

Among an ensemble of now recognisable faces are Rita May, Emmerdale's Steve Halliwell, Casualty's Jane Hazlegrove and stage and screen star Reece Dinsdale in one of his earliest TV leads.

The performances are relaxed, almost improvised and shot with a run-andgun feel, utilising natural light for a documentary realism. The drama is often framed through intimate closeups, with a focus on familiar domestic imagery which is rapidly cross-cut with cinematic shots of destruction and anarchy.

Whilst Threads sets out to heed the sobering, long-term impact of a nuclear exchange, it ultimately damns Britain’s total lack of civil defence. The Protect & Survive programme, which is signposted throughout the film, is exposed as a completely futile gesture.

Uncompromised scenes of panic and suffering prove that any attempt at protection will, at best, simply prolong the agony of those unlucky enough to survive. In short, we learn that whatever the initial blast doesn’t kill, the radiation will in good time. There are no winners in a nuclear war.

Simply Media has now presented the film in high definition for the first time, working from the original BBC 16mm prints to offer a heightened experience far beyond the quality available in 1984. The Blu-ray features a widescreen presentation of the film, ably showcasing the scale of its visual effects and sound, which will impress and shock a whole new generation of viewers.

Einstein believed that if the next war was nuclear, the one after that would be armed with sticks and stones. Threads perfectly illustrates this fact — without political grandstanding or optimistic romance — walking us through mankind’s potential missteps to self-destruction. After 35 years, Threads has lost none of its explosive force; it is necessarily challenging, gruelling, unyielding and perhaps the most important drama the BBC has ever made. We owe it to ourselves to see it, share it and continue to learn from it.

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Pictured: Bassekou Kouyaté

Howard Assembly Room’s Tenth Anniversary Season Opera North celebrates The Howard Assembly Room’s tenth anniversary in the New Year with a season of events embodying the venue’s eclectic programming and intimate atmosphere, headed by five flagship concerts featuring exuberant ensembles, world music legends and the return of favourite artists.

Malian rockers Songhoy Blues return on 25th January, having accumulated a slew of awards, a collaboration with Iggy Pop and ecstatic reviews for their second album. And, their compatriot Bassekou Kouyaté, is back with his latest album ‘Miri’ on 26th January.

Senegalese master kora player Seckou Keita has been working to translate the complexity and energy of his music for

an ensemble of western instruments, as part of Opera North and the PRS Foundation’s Resonance programme, and the results will be heard for the first time on 15th January.

The five flagship concerts feature exuberant ensembles and world music legends

Pictured: The Hot Sardines

“When everything seems hopeless, throw a party” is the motto of New York’s irrepressible Hot Sardines, who bring the spirit of Parisian cabarets, New York speakeasies and New Orleans jazz dives to Leeds on 27th January.

Folk and roots fans are well served with two gigs in association with Leeds-based Americana specialists Hee Haw

Sessions. On 24th January former Old Crow Medicine Show singer Willie Watson unearths treasures sacred and profane from the folk, gospel and blues canons. And, having sold out the Howard Assembly Room with a solo appearance in 2018, Willy Vlautin returns with his band The Delines on 30th January.

With an inimitable, contemporary slant on traditional British music, former Bellowhead frontman Jon Boden’s big band The Remnant Kings play tracks from his 2017 album ‘Afterglow’ interspersed with songs and tunes from across his eclectic interests and career on 1st March.

enhancing the eerie darkness of the thriller with pounding rhythms and electronics.

Following Jon Boden’s gig on 1 March, the Howard Assembly Room will close for a year as part of Opera North’s redevelopment programme, Music Works.

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Legendary jazz guitarist John Scofield, a former Miles Davis sideman and collaborator with the likes of Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell and Brad Mehldau, brings his distinctive sound full of diversity – from post-bop to funk-edged jazz and R&B – on 13th February.

Icelandic string group and Sigur Rós collaborators amiina perform their haunting live soundtrack to a screening of ‘Juve Contre Fantômas’, one of the classic Fantômas silent films by Louis Feuillade, on 18th January,

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SOFAR Sounds: More Living Rooms Should Have Music!

SOFAR Sounds host live music events in intimate settings, often people’s living rooms. There is no ‘headliner’, and guests sign up in advance, only discovering where the event is 48 hours before the event, and who is playing on arrival. The events are seated, and audience members are expected to listen respectfully in silence.

SOFAR Sounds (Songs From A Room) specialise in secret and intimate music events. Run mostly by volunteers, the organisation began in London and has since spread to more than 400 cities worldwide. They recently hosted an event at Eiger Studios in Hunslet, representing the latest ambitions of this small but determined team and is now seeking bigger venues, performances, and crowds, while keeping the atmosphere intimate.

At this event, sofas were dragged in and cushions strewn about. Guests had been advised to bring blankets and pillows, anything to make the place feel a little more like a friend’s front room. Whilst there is a bar, it stopped serving once the music started.

People sat and listened.

The line-up featured local electronic act Denton Thrift; Lydia Evangeline, an acoustic singer songwriter from Brighton; and an Afrobeat band from Hull called Bud Sugar.

Denton Thrift, an electronic four piece of University of Leeds students, has already released an EP, ‘Sight’, which is definitely worth a listen.

Lydia Evangeline worked well in the laid back, friendly atmosphere, singing about the experiences of her early 20s, love, loss, and adventure – she swears she isn’t as depressing as her songs make her sound! This was only her second time in Leeds and one suspects she has found many new fans.

Bud Sugar was backed by the melodic powerhouse that is Brass Elephants. With fluid basslines, punchy brass, and hypnotic synthesised beats, this group managed to motivate people to actually get up and dance!

They sang of their passion for videography, social media, and about identity – most passionately about a band trip to Gambia tracing family history (check out the video ‘Gambia’ on YouTube). The band uses SOFAR events to find new audiences and test the waters in new towns. They are confident they will be back in Leeds soon.

SOFAR Sounds are growing and always need volunteers and living rooms! So, if you fancy it, you might not even need to leave your house for your next live music experience!

They can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more information, events, and volunteering opportunities visit www. sofarsounds.com/leeds Sam Rayner

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piano in the timeless image of Fats Waller & a

with extensive set-list. Followed by Mutant

Mom Jeans Sat 19 Jan, 7.30pm Brudenell Social

frontwoman with the attitude & style of a 30’s

Movement DJ set playing New Wave, Post

Club. £8.80. Power Pop from California.

cabaret diva. www.operanorth.co.uk

Punk & Retro Alternative Corporation Pop Sun 20 Jan, 3pm, The Grove

Andrew McCormack, Jason Yarde Sun 27 Jan,

Cate Le Bon Thurs 10 Jan, 7.30pm, Brudenell

Inn. Free. Classic pop refreshment from the

1.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. £10/£8.

Social Club. £16.50. Made her name as part of

late 1960's era, served in full colour by on-

Jazz pianist & composer & saxophone like

Neon Neon but at her best when solo.

shore pirates from Leeds.

you’ve never heard it before. 0113 262 6777

Maximo Park Thurs 10 Jan at Leeds Beckett

Paul Carrack Sun 20 Jan, 7pm, Leeds Town

Death Cab for Cutie Tues 29 Jan 7pm 02

Uni. £27.50. New album to be released 22 Feb.

Hall. £34.50 - £39.50. Paul’s uniquely soulful

Academy Leeds. £31.90. One of the genuine

Famed for energy & excitement of live show.

voice is a must for his millions of fans. His

American underground successes of the

songs have been performed by some of the

millennium.

Havanas Fri 11 Jan, 7pm, The Wardrobe. £6.60.

biggest names in music Jeff Hewer Trio Tues 29 Jan, 8pm at Headingley

Young, up & coming alternative rock trio from The Once Mon 21 Jan, 7.30pm Brudenell Social

HEART. Donations on door. An exciting,

Club. £9.90. Newfoundlanders keeping things

dynamic jazz band performing original

JazzLeeds Sun 13 Jan, 1.30pm, Seven Arts,

uncomplicated, depending on power of their

music & interpretations of jazz classics in a

Chapel Allerton. Ed Kainiek (sax) & Andrzej

voices & acoustic instruments. A perfect blend

contemporary style.

Baranek (piano), with Will Powell (piano),

of voice & melody - sometimes melancholy,

Steve Crocker (bass), & Dom Moore (drums)

sometimes funny, always poignant.

The Sentimentalists Tues 15 Jan, 8pm at

Harry Orme’s People Poems & The Silver Reserve

player with a unique vocal style, she & her

Headingley HEART. Donations on door. John

Tues 22 Jan, 8pm at Headingley HEART.

bandmates, Alfie Weedon & Nat Reading, build

Shepherd, Phil Fowler & Daniel Bath with

Donations on door. Harry’s People Poems is

a rich musical world.

songs of melancholy, dark humour & gentle

the alt-folk solo project. The Silver Reserve

defiance.

plays quirky, delicate music.

Wasteland Tour: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats,

The Petty Heartbreakers Sun 23 Jan, 3pm

his style has moved from dark indie-folk to

Blood Ceremony Wed 16 Jan, Brudenell

at The Grove Inn. Free. Tom Petty classics

more upbeat ventures with electronic-pop &

Social Club. £16.50/£17.50. UK’s scuzziest

played by top tribute band with lean & direct

orchestral collaboration. He continues to be

ambassadors of blood-curdling fuzz with

songs delivered with ‘Byrds jangle & Stonesy

heaped with critical praise upon every release.

support from Blood Ceremony. Expect the

swagger’.

Leeds.

AK Patterson Tues 29 Jan, 7.30pm Oporto Bar. £8.25. An accomplished guitar & fiddle

John Grant Wed 30 Jan, Leeds 02Academy. £29.25. Former lead vocalist with The Czars,

Free Cake for Every Creature Wed 30 Jan, 8pm,

latest PsychoVision screen technologies with piles of cranked up, ear splitting valve

Anita Wardell Thurs 24 Jan, 8pm at Seven

Headrow House. £7.70. Soft pop band from

amplification!

Arts Chapel Allerton. £16/£14/ U-25s £8.

Philadelphia featuring songwriter & multi-

Captivating vocal improvisations & vocalese

instrumentalist Katie Bennett.

Tenebrae: Spanish Glories of the Sixteenth

lyrics to instrumental solos.

Shadowlark Wed 30 Jan, Oporto Bar. Ellen

Century Thurs 17 Jan, 7.15pm Howard Assembly Room £21.award-winning

Clash Blossoms Fri 25 Jan, 8pm, New

Smith (vocals & guitar), Chris Quick (keys &

interpretation of Tomás Luis de Victoria’s

Headingley Club. £10. Acoustic / folk band

synths) & James Warrender(drums), create

Requiem Mass for six voices. Represents what

from East Yorkshire.

hypnotic & ethereal music.

Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 26 Jan, 7.30pm at St

The Faim Thurs 31 Jan, 7pm, Key Club. £11.

Edmund's Church, Lidgett Pk Rd, Roundhay,

Alt-pop four-piece from Perth, Western

LS8 1JN. Britten - Our Hunting Fathers & Four

Australia.

Renaissance polyphony is. www.operanorth. co.uk

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Health&Fitness

The Secret’s Out… Tucked away behind the Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton is a sports and social facility with 16 tennis courts, six squash courts, a fully equipped gym, and a Thai restaurant.

Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis, Squash & Gym Club has 140 years of history behind it but is firmly established in the 21st century.

There’s individual and group coaching for all ages, fun tournaments and team play, as well as a jam-packed social calendar.

From junior programmes to specialised older-age fitness classes, it is a place for all. Weekly classes, include yoga, pilates and bootcamp.

The Chapel A difference is in its members and the friendly, supportive staff and coaching teams. In Summer, members can enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the tennis courts, and Winter brings some of the world’s best squash players to the courts every Wednesday.

The Club recognises the importance of the social interaction and wellbeing– its members join for the sport and stay for the friends they make along the way. The bar offers Thai Sunday buffets, Christmas and Summer parties, wine tasting events, quiz nights and much more.

If you would like to get involved, the Club is offering a six-week full membership trial for just £39. Just pop in and say you saw them in North Leeds Life.

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The new, refurbished gym at Holt Park Active is now open!

This new development has seen the centre’s old Life Fitness equipment replaced with stateof-the-art Technogym equipment, including their new SKILL range with SKILLMILL, SKILLROW and a SKILLBIKE, all of which will improve customers’ power, speed, stamina and agility. The free weight area has also been extended.

The gym has been redecorated, new flooring has been installed and the new Active Leeds gym branding has been added. During the refurb staff were trained by Technogym instructors to help you get the most out of the shiny new kit.

June Lund is a fully qualified, insured, DBS checked Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.

Her approach is caring and professional.

If you have issues that are preventing you from getting the most out of your life, contact her for a preliminary chat to find out if she can help.

If you go ahead, the first session would be a 50-minute consultation to gather relevant information and discuss what you would like to achieve from hypnotherapy. June will explain how hypnotherapy works in relation to our brain functions. You will also receive a relaxation CD or download to use at home. If it feels right, and you are comfortable working with June, further sessions can be booked. The number of sessions required varies from person to person.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy does not dwell in the past. It concentrates on the present and moving forward, enabling and supporting you to find positive solutions to your problems through a combination of talking therapy and hypnosis. Hypnosis is very normal – you can liken it to day dreaming. It replicates the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of our sleep patterns. During hypnosis you are aware of everything around you and can choose to stop at any time. It is relaxing and enjoyable.

If you have any medical issues, it is recommended that you also consult your GP.

Holt Park Active is a fully inclusive facility for people of all ages and abilities, offering multi-sports and activities. For just £24.95 a month you can take advantage of its premier membership offer, giving you unlimited access to gym, swim and fitness classes across the city.

As Holt Park Active chalks up five years, it remains committed to providing the best quality facilities, services and equipment and aims to continue to raise the bar for fitness in the North Leeds area.

For further information, call 0113 378 1301 or visit active.leeds@ leeds.gov.uk

Volunteers Sought for Osteoarthritis Research A Leeds University research team is looking for volunteers aged 50+ with hip/knee osteoarthritis who would like to help older people manage their osteoarthritis better.

Volunteers will be trained in osteoarthritis self-management, as well as peer-mentoring skills before being paired with a study participant (an older person with osteoarthritis). They will work together on an individualised support programme for a period of eight weeks with a view to building skills and confidence in osteoarthritis self-management.

Low Carb Leeds – Helping You Make Healthy Decisions In the UK 25% of adults are obese and Type 2 diabetes has risen by 65% in the past ten years with no sign of slowing down – both of which cost the NHS billions every year.

The charity The Public Health Collaboration (PHC) is dedicated to informing and implementing healthy decisions for better public health.

Peer mentors will be supported throughout by a dedicated research team. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and a token payment offered for each completed support session.

This is a great opportunity to get involved in a rewarding programme that will benefit both themselves and others.

PHC ambassadors Sarah Thomas and Glyn Wainwright recently set up Low Carb Leeds, which holds regular meetings at The Tower Clinic on Tinshill Lane LS16 7AP. This is a friendly, relaxed community support group which meets to share information and guidance on nutrition for improved health and wellbeing. Health care professionals often attend these meetings. The charity also provides lifestyle information for patients through GPs’ surgeries.

For further information, contact Liz Lavender (Volunteer Coordinator) on 07849 079746 or e.c.lavender@leeds.ac.uk.

The next training session begins in early February 2019.

Low Carb Leeds is funded by a voluntary donation at the meetings to cover basic costs (£3 per person / £5 per couple).

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Hypnotherapy can help with: Improving sleep patterns Relieving stress / anxiety Low self esteem / confidence Phobias Anger & depression Smoking & weight issues Sports motivation Tel: 07941 069 966 Email: info@junelundhypnotherapy.co.uk www.junelundhypnotherapy.co.uk Based in Alwoodley, LS17

Education standards are still on the up, with most schools and Sixth Forms in our area reporting excellent results in A Levels and GCSEs last year. As Spring approaches, many are planning Open Days to give both parents and students an opportunity to discuss opportunities and get a taste of what each school offers.

Achieve more than you ever thought possible Bradford Grammar School is determined that each child reach their full potential. It’s a school where smaller class sizes matter, it has a world-class curriculum, access to excellent teaching and a wide range of activities.

All students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities, chosen from an extensive list of sport, music, and drama, as well as a host of other opportunities. In an era of growing concern about children’s mental health and wellbeing it is essential that they all have access to a well-balanced education and outstanding pastoral care.

The school has a dedicated pastoral team of form tutors, Heads of Year, school nurses and a school counsellor. Many Sixth Form students also act as mentors for younger pupils, working alongside teaching staff to care for the emotional wellbeing of every child.

I’ve got so much more out of my education – both socially and academically.”

“BGS challenged me academically and I’ve made some great friends who, I’m sure, will be friends for life”, said Alex Ramage, who joined BGS in Year 9. “I’ve really enjoyed my time here. It was definitely the right move for me. I feel that

If you’d like to attend one of their Open Events and see what BGS has to offer, contact Admissions on 01274 553702, admissions@bradfordgrammar.com, or visit www. bradfordgrammar.com/signup

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Roundhay Sixth Form has a strong tradition of academic success, with progress that consistently matches the top 25% of schools nationally. The recent Department for Education’s School’s Performance Tables revealed that the progress of students studying A levels in 2018 was significantly above the national average - 49% being at the top grades of A*/A or equivalent, while 67% of all entries were at grades A*- B. “This year’s Sixth Form matched the high academic standards that we have set”, said Head Teacher Matthew Partington. “We have outstanding A-level teaching – matching our Ofsted status. We will keep investing in our Sixth Form and across the whole school to ensure our children are getting the inspirational teaching and learning they deserve.”

The school warmly welcomes applications to its Sixth Form from both existing students and those new to Roundhay. Applications should be made directly through their website by 15th January 2019. Following applications, students not currently at Roundhay will be invited to Applicant Mornings in late February/ early March where they will receive an advice and guidance interview, meet some current students and have an opportunity to look around.

For further information, please contact the Sixth Form directly on 0113 393 1225 or sixthform@ roundhayschool.com

“This year’s Sixth Form matched the high academic standards that we have set”

Richmond House School, the independent school for children aged 3 - 11 in Far Headingley, offers an excellent education to boys and girls, with small class sizes (a maximum of 18), and specialist teaching from nursery in Music, PE, French and Outdoor Learning – all within a nurturing, family environment where everyone knows each other.

Located just three miles from the City Centre, it has over ten acres of sports pitches and fields hidden from the main road, which include tennis courts, a cricket pitch, a yurt classroom and outdoor learning area.

Upcoming Parents and Tots taster sessions are free and open to all and offer an opportunity for children to enjoy fun activities and for parents to meet up over refreshments. For dates and details on how to book, please visit www.rhschool.org

Recently, in the run up to Remembrance Sunday, the school installed eight life size soldier silhouettes on the school fields. In a moving ceremony, the children took part in a silent procession on the fields and placed poppies they had made at the foot of each soldier.

“We are very proud of our children, they had worked hard making their poppies, writing poems and discussing family members who had been involved in the war”, said Helen Stiles, Headteacher. “We also remembered the role women played during the war and all those who are still affected by warfare.”

Geeks Room, a Community Interest Company, opened its doors in Bramley Shopping Centre last Summer, offering a whole new education experience. ‘Game Education’ merges education into a friendly, relaxed and fun environment, using games to teach, support and enhance learning.

Designed to engage individuals of all abilities in technology, it also promotes creativity, innovative thinking and entrepreneurship, offering a range of services tailored to individual needs. It provides gaming, after school clubs, short breaks, weekend sessions, evening classes and alternative education. Courses range from practical computer repairs to interactive programming/coding, website/graphics design, and much more.

Geeks Room creates an avenue for social integration and caters for individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities (SEND); Primary and Secondary School pupils, (including those at risk of being excluded, having difficulty keeping up with the IT curriculum, or needing to learn a skill for their Duke of Edinburgh award); those Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET); and home educated, alternative and privately educated individuals.

The Centre believes that learning should be fun and without conventional boundaries. Its customised tutoring in this alternative learning environment is in line with the school curriculum and offers the opportunity to work towards awards and accreditation.

It was recently described as a ‘brilliant mix of learning and play.

Tailored just right and with an excellent ratio of helpers to children.’

Geeks Room is open Monday to Saturday, hosting several sessions a day, up until 6pm. You can book a place on a free taster session.

For further information, contact 0113 318 5340, info@geeksroom. org.uk or visit www.geeksroom.org.uk

What sets Moorlands apart from other prep schools is not just the beautiful building and grounds, the onsite pool and Forest School activities, and wrap-around care and school clubs from 7.30am until 6pm.

Whilst all these are valued by parents, it is the less tangible aspects of school life that are mentioned again and again: • Celebrating each individual child • The caring atmosphere and dedicated staff • It’s family orientated and encourages individualism • The children look after each other, across the year groups As soon as you step through our doors, the exemplary pastoral care and family atmosphere of Moorlands is evident. Year 5 and 6 children have ‘buddies’ in Nursery and Reception and the relationships that build from this are a

joy to watch. All pupils are offered a broad range of experiences and encouraged to ‘have a go’. The school’s inclusive approach – all KS2 children get to play on sports teams, join the choir or participate in other activities – results in happy, motivated children who simply don’t want to go home! And, after-school clubs are thriving.

Moorlands enables each child to shine. Pupils are highly successful in achieving their first choice of Senior School, many obtaining scholarships. But more importantly they leave as confident individuals, independent thinkers with a love of learning and ready to face new challenges.

And that is what sets Moorlands apart.

Moorlands School is holding an Open Morning on Tuesday 30th April. To register, visit www. moorlands-school.co.uk.

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Open Morning Tuesday 30th April from 9am Please register to attend on the Admissions section of our website: moorlands-school.co.uk Foxhill Drive, Weetwood Lane, Leeds, LS16 5PF t: 0113 278 5286 e: admissions@moorlands-school.co.uk

With pupils aged three to 18 and generous means-tested bursary provision for entry at Year 12 and Year 7, The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is a vibrant, inclusive school community.

The school’s curriculum has something for everyone, with a choice of 26 A-level subjects and the opportunity to investigate any topic of your choosing through the Extended Project Qualification. Students learn in classes of less than 16 with experienced teachers, and enjoy access to superb learning resources, which includes a personal laptop provided by school.

All this, combined with hard work leads to impressive results – in 2018 75% of A-level grades were A* to B and 85% of students progressed to higher education. GSAL take pride in helping students exceed expectations, and this is backed up by data from the A-level Performance System which places GSAL Sixth Form in the top 10% of providers nationally for value added.

Small form groups are at the heart of pastoral provision, with tutors who will get to know you well over your two years in sixth form. A dedicated team offers expert advice on careers and higher education and the new careers centre has all the resources you need to plan your next steps.

GSAL also offers numerous experiences beyond the classroom, including an outdoor learning course, trips and visits at home and abroad, and a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities. Its Aspire programme includes inspirational speakers, taught courses and voluntary service. The school has invested heavily in its facilities, including a refurbished sixth form centre and state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch.

To find out more, visit www.gsal.org.uk/sixth-form/

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Leeds University Staff Walking Club

Alwoodley Walkabout Group Walks locally & farther afield, long & short, weekdays & weekends. Everyone welcome. Details: John jhn.wtsn@gmail. com

Badminton Club meets at Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue, Mon from 9pm & Wed from 8.30pm. New members welcome. Details: Anne Lindop 07779 128 431, anne@lindop.org

Chapel Allerton Badminton Club Wed, 8 – 9pm at Scott Hall Leisure Centre.

Sociable club. All abilities welcome. No annual membership fee. Details: James on 07809 776367, chapelabadminton.co.uk Chapel Allerton Snooker & Social Club 19 Town St. LS7 4NB. Four competition class snooker tables, food nights, live music events, games & competitions all year. Social membership from £5 pa.

Details: 345 1107, www.thecaclub.webs. com or Facebook

Leeds Judean Table Tennis Club Stonegate Road, LS17 6EL (opp. fire station). Play table tennis. Open to all ages & ability. Details: Doug Fern 267 0342, Ivan Lewis 07966 236969

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

Details: David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@ leeds.ac.uk

Moor Allerton Snooker Club Stonegate Rd LS17 6EL (opp. fire station). Snooker players for social & league play welcome.

2 tables & bar open every evening.

Details: John Stancliffe 294 9327

PHGC Snooker Club at Oakwood Clock Friendly, community focused club keen to welcome new members.

Open Mon - Fri, 5 -11pm. Three tables, licensed bar, social events throughout the year. All abilities welcome.

Coaching available. Details: 212 0194, secretary@thesnookerclub.co.uk, www. thesnookerclub.co.uk ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Art Group meets Thurs, 7.30pm at The Community Centre, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Demonstrations, workshops & a friendly atmosphere. New members welcome. Details: Tony 225 1546 www.alwoodleyartgroup-leeds.com

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Roundhay Art Group Meets Mon 2 – 4pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. Roundhay LS8 1JN. A group of principally watercolour painters who meet to share skills.

Regular demonstrations by local artists.

New members with some experience welcome. Details: John Irving 293 1465

Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton.

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Oakwood Farmers’ Market Third Sat, 9am – 12.30pm at Oakwood Clock.

Details: www.oakwoodfarmersmarket. com 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

Chapel Allerton In Bloom was created with the aim of improving green spaces in the area. Volunteer run, it has already created a number of improvements, incl a community orchard & vegetable beds. New members welcome. Details: Chapelallertoninbloom@gmail.com

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Feed Leeds Food Growers Network

Leeds RSPB meets Wed 16 Jan, 7.30pm

Potting Shed Drinks every 3rd Thurs, 8pm upstairs at Further North, Chapel Allerton. All welcome. Main meetings vary. Details: Tom Bliss 269 1761, www. feedleeds.org

Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Ln. LS2 9DX. Chris Mooney presents an introduction to birds & wildlife of Brenne National Park. Central France.

Also, Coach trip Sat 19 Jan to Potteric Carr, dep 8.10am Roundhay, 830am Leeds, call 07722 120540 to book. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com

Friends of Roundhay Park organise regular volunteer working parties to help with maintenance of this beautiful park on 2nd Sat & 4th Thurs each month.

Members can enjoy a variety of outdoor work & meet new friends. Details: secretary@forp.org, www.forp.org Friends of Wigton Moor Woods meet monthly at Wigton Moor UR Church Hall, High Ash Dr. Varied programme of activity days with litter picks, tree & bulb planting, nature quizzes & walks. New members welcome. Details: Debs 07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349 or Facebook Kaleidoscope Social Group holds club nights Wed, 8pm at the Lawnswood Arms. The singles social group meets across North Leeds for meals out, visits, concerts, games nights etc. Don’t be lonely - go along to their club nights & make new friends. Details: Rita 217 1747

Leeds & Harrogate Social Club weekly 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, bookgroups, weekends away. Details: enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society meets 6 times a year, 8pm St Chad’s Centre, Far Headingley. Membership £10pa/ couple £15. All welcome. Details: Pat 225 0030, Viv 267 3880

Leeds Transport Historical Society

West Yorkshire Fuchsia & Pot Plant Society Wed 16 Jan, 7.45pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln, LS5 2AB. Bring along a plant for discussion on growing for the new year & any problems with over wintering plants. Everyone welcome, hot supper.

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meets monthly (14 Jan, 11 Feb, 11March), 7.30pm at Leeds Postal Sports Association Club just off Beecroft St. Kirkstall for talks & picture shows of general transport interest. Details: The Secretary, 16 Sussex Ave, Horsforth, LS18 5NP

Cantabile Chamber Choir Small, friendly chamber choir in Chapel Allerton. Broad repertoire & regular performances. Rehearse Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Church. Enquiries from new singers welcome (especially tenors). Details: info@cantabile-choir-leeds.org.uk

Low Carb Leeds Community Support Group meets 1st Mon (7 Jan), 7 – 9pm

Chapeltown Community Djembe Drum Circle – creating an opportunity

at The Tower Clinic, 8 Tinshill Ln, LS16 7AP. Suggested donation £3 single/£5 couple. Details & to book: 267 2067, info@ towerclinic.co.uk

to get together & promote cultural dialogue through music & the arts.

Meets weekly, Thurs (6.15pm beginners; 7.30pm adv/intermediate) currently at 49 Nassau Pl. Chapeltown. Led by djembe enthusiast Diego & guest teachers. £3/£4. Details: https://m. facebook.com/chapeltowncommunity djembedrumcircle/

Rotary Club of Roundhay meets Mon, 7.30pm (ex bank holidays) at Sand Moor Golf Club, Alwoodley Ln., LS17 7DJ. If you’d like to make new friends & contribute to changing lives in the community by engaging with the world’s largest voluntary charity, contact our Secretary. Details: 266 6203, www. roundhayrotaryclub.co.uk

Shadwell Bridge Club Friendly little club runs a bridge session every Fri from 7pm, usually in Shadwell Village Hall.

New members welcome. Go along as a guest, £2.50 per player, for a few sessions.

Host available, so players can come along without a partner. Details: secretary@ shadwellbridgeclub, shadwellbridgeclub. com

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

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

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS meets at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Shadwell Horticultural Society meets 2nd Thurs, 7.30pm in Methodist Church, Main St. LS17 8JF for interesting talks on gardening topics. Details; Teresa 268 8231

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd, LS8 1JN. New members welcome. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk

Slaid Hill in Bloom welcomes volunteers to join working party on 1st Sat each month. Meet at The Dexter, Wike Ridge Lane, 10am for 2 hours followed by lunch at The Dexter. Details: Geoff 268 7448

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group Rehearses Thurs 7pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, LS2 9BN. Friendly group of folk musicians with broad repertoire & regular performances. Suitable for classically trained players of all ages above Grade 4 standard. Enquiries from new violinists & other instruments welcome. Please arrange informal audition to join. Details: leeds.violin@ gmail.com

Don’t Act Your Age a social Leeds People’s Choir meets Wed, 7.30 9pm, at Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Singing songs of joy, peace, struggle, liberation from around the world. Open to anyone who enjoys singing. Details: Ruth Bell 07984 352157, sruthbell@gmail. com, www.leedspeopleschoir.co.uk

Roundhay Music offers instrumental, vocal, ensemble, aural & theory tuition for any age, standard & style. Advice on instrument hire & purchase available. All tutors are interviewed & DBS checked.

In school tuition available to suit requirements. Regular free concerts for performance training. Details: 269 7754, enquiries@roundhay music.org, www. roundhaymusic.org Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets Wed 8 – 9.30pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church Hall, Lidgett Pl, LS8 1HG. All abilities welcome. £6 per session.

Details: jen@bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup.wordpress.com

improvisation group for the over 50s, meets Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. No experience necessary. £6 per session. Details: Ron 266 7722

Volunteer with Older People Moor Allerton Elderly Care (MAECare) works with older people in LS17, helping to reduce social isolation & improve quality of life. They need volunteers (aged 16+) to help with friendly visits, offer help at groups & activities or provide occasional lifts. Expenses (incl mileage or fares) are offered. Details: 266 0371, info@maecare. org.uk, www.maecare.org.uk Roundhay Tea & Chat Club meets Tues afternoons, just off Street Lane. Varied programme of speakers, music, meals out & theatre, but mainly opportunity to socialise & make new friends, Current membership age 70 - 96. Details: Carole 07808 030 702 RVS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours

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

for over 60s in Chapel Allerton. Friendly trips, events & clubs, incl. model making (Tues 3pm, 45 Potternewton Ln), Games Group (Wed 2pm, Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre), Singing (2nd & 4th Mon, 1am Inkwell), monthly meeting with entertainment (1st Tues 2pm Methodist Centre). Details: Stephanie or Dan, 887 3596/ 07876 745627

SENIORS The Tea Cosy+ Dementia Café.

Chair Yoga Tues, 12 noon at Lidgett Ln Community Centre. Gentle chair-based approach to yoga, aimed at older people & suitable for all abilities. First session free! £4. Details: Andrew or Roisin 887 3595

Specifically for people with dementia & their carers. Open 1st Wed each month, 11am - 1.30pm, Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP. Tea & coffee, homemade sandwiches & cakes, support for carers, Singing for the Brain. £2.50 per person.

Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4.50 friendship & chat. Transport can be provided.

Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul 268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_chaplin@hotmail.com

SPIRITUAL Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre Meditation to Fit Your Life Popular weekly talks Mon, 11am – 12.15pm. £5 & Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, £6.

Details: 265 2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www.meditationinleeds.org

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 Coeliac Group Offers advice & support to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease & who have to follow a strict gluten free diet. Details: leeds@coeliac.org.uk

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 Café Economique 7.30pm at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton. £4 on door. Tues 8 Jan: ‘Crises in Emerging Economies & the Tight Grip of the Dollar on the Global Economy’ by Dr Annina Kaltenbrunner, Leeds University Business School.

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 31 Jan, 7:15pm in the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lecture: ‘Archaeopteryx & the dinosaur – bird transition’ by Dr John Nudds, University of Manchester.

Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga. org.uk

National Trust Leeds Association Tuesday Talks held 2nd Tues ,10am St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. £3. 8 Jan: ‘Wentworth Woodhouse’ with David Winpenny Details: secretary@leedsnt.org.uk, membership: membership@leedsnt.org.uk/ 225 1166

Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society (Family History Section) Sat 12

annual membership £37.50

Roundhay WI meets 2nd Thurs, 7pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd, LS8 1JN. A varied mix of speakers & activities + several social groups (am & pm)) in between the monthly meetings.

Visitors £4. Details: Pauline 268 6704, wiroundhay@gmail.com, Facebook

Jan, 11am at Swarthmore, 2-7 Woodhouse Sq. LS3 1AD. A lecture entitled ‘My Criminal Ancestors’ by Barbara Dixon.

Visitors welcome

Soroptimist International of Leeds

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Alwoodley WI meets 3rd Wed, 7.30pm

Charity Fun Dog Walk Sun 30 Dec,

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starting between 10am & 12 noon from Hope Pastures. Walk through Meanwood Valley & Adel Woods. Register on day. Long & short (wheelchair and buggy friendly) routes. Followed by refreshments. Festive costumes encouraged for humans & dogs! Prizes for best £5 for 1 dog/ £2 per additional dog. Accompanying humans free!

Chapel Pie WI Meets 2nd Mon of every month, 7.45pm at St Mathew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton. Non members £4,

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Pony Grooming Wed 2 Jan, 10am – 12 noon at Hope Pastures (corner Weetwood Ln & Ring Rd). Meet the ponies & spend time grooming them. £5 donation per person/child for 15-minute grooming session & a rosette. Visitor centre open for refreshments. Details & to book: email office@hopepastures.org Voluntary Action Leeds Meeting Rooms New, refurbished meeting & events spaces. Modern & affordable. All income goes towards supporting small groups & charities in Leeds. Rooms vary in size & can seat up to 40 people. All include a projector or smart TV. Also break out spaces. Details: 297 7920, www. valyouleeds.co.uk

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