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September 2010

C O N T E N T S LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 06

OTLEY CARNIVAL PRESENTS £3,000 TO CHARITIES

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COUNCILLOR CLIVE FOX

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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GREAT NIGHTS OUT

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WIN TICKETS TO LEEDS CONCERT SERIES

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

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OTLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

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GARDEN ROUND UP

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SHOP FRONT – PAPER SCISSOR STONE

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SOUND & VISION

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OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL

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YOUNGER LIFE

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HEALTH & FITNESS

This magazine is published by North Leeds Life Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing nine monthly magazines in Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Menston, Otley and Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale. Monthly door-to-door distribution: 36,000; estimated monthly readership: 120,000.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that all editorial, advertising and directory listings are accurate, the publisher is not liable for any errors, omissions, statements or opinions provided. The publishers accept no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine.

Dear Readers As we swim out of August it’s good to know that Leeds has loads lined up to keep us all entertained and amused over the next few months. Our Great Nights Out feature gives a quick rundown of some of the things you can look forward to – from fabulous opera and dance, to great theatre, all kinds of concerts, gigs and comedy nights.

We take a look too at the impact farmers’ market are making locally, and chef Jake Rosen gets excited about some seasonal delights.

In the Health and Fitness section we get an update on the team at Otley RUFC and a quick introduction to Zumba. Brendan Campbell reviews Inception in Sound and Vision and we get a glimpse of the programme for The Grove International Concert Series in Horsforth and the highlights of the Leeds Concert Series at the Town Hall.

There are lots of other little snippets of news, the Community Pages are overflowing – and don’t forget Heritage Open Days where lots of interesting buildings throw open their doors and invite you in, and it’s free!

Our deadline for October is 1st September, and 1st October for our November issue. Keep your news and stories coming in – we love to hear from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team Cover: Northern Ballet’s Dangerous Liaisons, playing at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7th – 11th September. Photo: Jason Tozer.

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To complete the Pool Road Gateway project, consisting of two Yorkshire dry stone wall structures, Otley in Bloom planted two Rowan trees. Very soon afterwards, however, one was stolen – including the cast iron fencing! The Otley in Bloom team was rightly upset and so, it emerged, was a member of the public.

After reading about the incident in the Wharfedale and Airedale Observer, a generous resident offered to donate a tree from her garden in order to restore the Gateway to its former (albeit brief) glory. The tree was planted in the same spot, just in front of the Gateway coming from Pool and was included in route taken by the Yorkshire in Bloom judges who visited Otley in July.

OTLEY CARNIVAL PRESENTS £3,000 TO CHARITIES! Once all the expenses were covered, Otley Carnival was delighted to be able to present £1,000 to each of its chosen charities, this year these were Otley Museum, the Methodist Church and Otley 2nd Scouts.

At the recent AGM, chairperson, Michele Smallshaw, paid tribute to the many volunteers who helped make the day such a success. Treasurer Ann Steval thanked the committee members, local councillors and many other supporters for their contributions in terms of both time and cash. She particularly thanked the carnival day street collectors.

Applications from local organisations who would like to benefit from next year’s carnival are invited. Forms are available from Ann Steval on 01943-466995, steval@btinternet.com, Otley Library and Otley web site. For further information contact Geoff Wright on 01943-465170 Caption: (front row) Carnival Queen, Alice Wood, attendants Orla Turnbull and Jasmine Manson; (2nd row) Oscar Rouane, Emma Rouane & Amber Smith (2nd Otley Scouts), Margaret Hornby & Meryl Auty (Otley Museum), Carnival Chairman Michele Smallshaw, & (back) John Burland & Jim Monte (Otley Methodist Church)

LEEDS TRINITY GRADUATES FLYING HIGH Statistics released today reveal that Leeds Trinity University College has some of the highest graduate success rates in the country.

The National Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, shows that, despite the challenges of the economic climate, 93% of those graduating last year with a first degree from Leeds Trinity University College were either in work or further study six months after graduation.

RICHARD PARKER RETIRES FROM POOL PRIMARY AFTER 37 YEARS!

These statistics show that Leeds Trinity University College and Leeds College of Music have the highest employment rates in Yorkshire for their graduates.

“I was treated to a very special day. The whole school made a waving corridor of Union Jacks, leading me to a red carpet which led to my throne! My old rocking chair was decorated in the school colours. Year six presented a play based on their experiences during a Malham residential visit, I signed 202 plastic footballs (for each child), and we all gathered for a picnic, which was fantastic.

“These results reflect our dedication in preparing our students for the real world of work”, said Professor Freda Bridge, Leeds Trinity Principal. “The career-focused learning and practical experience elements of our courses, combined with the social and volunteering opportunities we provide, give excellent preparation for the world of work.”

Past colleagues, village friends, and even the owners of the bunk barn in Malham where we used to stay, all came to say farewell, and I was presented with a wonderful painting by Griff of the school in springtime with all its daffodils.

The school, parents and governors presented me with a basketball post. For years I’d been frustrated by the lack of a second post - all the children could ever do was practice and never play a match - now my dream has come true!

I’m very grateful for all the years I’ve taught at Pool, working with supportive colleagues and enjoying my relationship with pupils and parents. It was nice that some of the speakers were from organisations representing the Pool Community, which I enjoy being a part of. My thanks go out to all those involved in organising such a splendid day!”

Richard Parker

93% of those graduating last year with a first degree from Leeds Trinity University College were either in work or further study six months after graduation

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Community News

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Now Bramhope isn’t Councillor Clive Fox particularly noted for Pool and Bramhope - clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk its thatched Otley has one, Adel has one, so roofed too has Pool but not Bramhope cottages, orchards, cobbled nor for that matter Arthington. streets and the like which may That seems a bit unfair especially leave you wondering what it’s as there are nearly seventy others all about. In fact conservation dotted about the Leeds area as area rules dictate essentially a whole. What am I on about? that it must be area of special Why, conservation areas of architectural or historic interest. course.

The intention of a conservation One gets it and they all want one. area is to protect the character of Now Bramhope is to get its very the area it covers. It isn’t possible own conservation area covering to demolish many buildings roughly half the residential area within it without consent, of the village. In addition to the most trees are automatically historic core of the village, the protected and higher design new Bramhope conservation area qualities are demanded of any includes nearly all the housing new development which has north of the main road apart to preserve or enhance the from some of the more modern conservation area.

Certain developments like Hall Rise. types of what might otherwise be permitted development also

require a planning consent.

Not unexpectedly conservation area devotees have a language all of their own. For example besides outstanding buildings, any conservation area is likely also to include some ‘negative buildings’.

Now there’s a phrase to conjure with, meaning the planners won’t be sorry to see them replaced by something better.

A consultation process starts in September and the final boundaries could yet be tweaked.

So is being in a conservation area a good thing? Anyone owning a ‘negative building’ may not be over the moon at the accolade.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Bramhope Badminton Club meets Mon 8pm at Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. New members welcome. Details: Chris 0113 267 1829.

Bramhope Bowls Club welcomes new members to its Crown Green at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

Details: Ewart Lewis 0113 2678001/ Paul Welling 0113 284 3361 Circle Dancing Group meets 1st & 3rd Tues of the month at St.Giles Church Hall, Bramhope.

Gentle dancing to beautiful music from all over the world. Great fun, therapeutic, & friendly group.

All welcome. Details: Joan 0113 284 2549.

Dalesbus Ramblers A programme of free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales on Sundays. All walks accessible by public transport, & Dalesbus services 800, 820 & 870 which link North Leeds with the Dales on Sun & bank holidays. Details: Steve 07982 764 857 or www.dalesbusramblers. org.uk Great Yorkshire Morris Men meet at Pool Memorial Hall alternate

Wednesdays. Mainly Cotswold dances, with forays into the Yorkshire Longword, Rapper & Border styles. New dancers & musicians welcome - no experience required.

Details: Bob Carter 01423 863433 www.gymm. org.uk Grove Hill Tennis Club, Otley runs a year-round social programme. Club plays 3 mixed doubles teams in Wharfedale league, a men’s team in the Yorkshire league & a Leeds medley team.

Excellent coaching for both adults & juniors.

Details: www.otleytennis. webs.com Horsforth Fellandale Running Club trains every Wed, usually on Otley Chevin. Runners of all abilities welcome. Details: Andy 0113 258 5691, secretary@fellandale.com Learn to Dance for Christmas Ten week course starting Fri 1 Oct at Kirklands Hall, Main St. Menston. Beginners 7.30 – 8.30pm (waltz, foxtrot & quickstep). Improvers 8.30 – 9.30pm (improve your skills & learn more).

Limited places, call now to reserve your place!

Details: 01943 873254, bandb@sky.com

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help?

A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Ruth 0113 275 7825, Sara 0113 287 6250.

Leeds Cycling Action Group Free Open Evening Tues 21 Sept with speaker Tori James – adventurer & cyclist, 7pm Oxford Place Centre, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1. Campaigns, social rides, events – join & help improve provision for cyclists in Leeds. Details Sue: 274 2582, www. leedscyclists.org.uk Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds.

Social events in winter.

Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN.

Otley Badminton Club Prince Henry’s Mon 7.309.30pm & Fri 8-10pm.

Junior Club coaching available Sat 9.30 – 11am, New members welcome. Details: Steve Norfolk 07860 242089, steve.norfolk@freightair. co.uk Otley Short Walks For All Walks up to 3 miles start from Otley Courthouse Wed am. Please arrive before 10.15am. Often use local buses, so bring bus fare or bus pass. Sensible footwear advisable!

Details: 01943 465542, 01943 865585.

Otley Walkers Twice weekly walks, 5 – 20 miles. Weekends away & special events. New members welcome. Annual membership £5. Get the programme & try before joining. Details: 01943 875 995, otleywalkers@ talktalk.net

Leeds YHA Walking Group organises walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Try before joining. Membership £8 pa. Details: Mary 0113 228 6766, Phil 0113 268 9996 www. leedsyha.org.uk

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Sequence Tea Dance Old Pool Bank Village Hall, Fri 2 – 4pm. A great way to exercise & socialise. All welcome. Details: 0113 284 2126.

Sequence Tea Dance Bramhope Methodist Church Mon, 2 – 4pm.

Everyone Welcome.

Details: 0113 267 9802.

The Tuesday Club Dance the night away at The Village Hotel, Otley Road, LS16, 8–11pm. Great atmosphere & DJ. Over 25s. Smart dress. Only £3.50 Details: Reg 01274 771285/ 07939 959400.

New members welcome.

Details: Monica 0113 267 7726.

Otley Arts Club Old People’s Welfare Centre, Crossgate, Otley. Workshops, portrait sessions, talks, demonstrations & plenty of opportunities to just paint or draw. New members welcome. Details: Ted 01943 461145 or Judi 01943 607088.

Pool Art Group Fri 10am12pm, Pool Methodist Church. Support & encouragement from fellow artists/all levels. Details: 0113 203 7952.

Walk in Their Shoes Sat 25 Sept at Temple Newsam, Leeds. Five mile sponsored walk in memory or in support of someone special to you.

Proceeds to St. Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5505.

Otley Scribblers Do you enjoy creative writing?

New weekly sessions begin at Otley Courthouse, 10am–12pm. Details: 01943 465 568.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Autumn Plant Sale Fri 8 (10am – 7.30pm) & Sat 9 Oct (9am – 2pm).

Bramhope Methodist Church hall. Professionally grown plants – Wallflowers, violas, winter pansies, alpines, mixed winter flower patio pots & hanging baskets.

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sun 12 Sept, Jean Beever leads a session on painting your own Christmas cards & winter scenes. 10am – 4pm at Pool Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane.

New members most welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk Guiseley Art Club Mon 1.30 – 4pm (excl-bank hols), Oxford Rd Methodist Church Hall, Guiseley.

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

Bramhope Farmers’ Market Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, from 9am 2nd Sat of month.

Selection of home baking, organic meats, sausages & pies, free range eggs, bread & cheese, plus veg

produced by local farmers & producers.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop Every Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome.

Charity Coffee Morning Sat 2 Oct, 10am – 12noon in Bramhope Methodist Church hall.

In aid of the Methodist Relief & Development Fund. Homemade cakes, preserves & biscuits on sale.

Coffee Morning Every 2nd Sat at St. Wilfrid’s Church 10am–12pm. Plus a raffle, pastries & fruit pies at bargain prices.

Coffee Morning Every Sat, Otley Methodist Church Wesley Hall, 10am– 12pm. Homemade cakes, trifles etc & a friendly atmosphere. Access Boroughgate & Walkergate (disabled access).

What’s In Your Attic Sale Sat 16 Oct, 10.30am – 2pm. A sale of quality items in Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Refreshments available.

& 3rd Wed of month, 7.30pm at Guiseley Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley Organisation for professional women addressing issues of importance to women worldwide. If you would like to volunteer in an atmosphere of support, friendship & fun, contact them. Details: Janet Lockwood 07947 695093.

Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30 – 9pm at The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403 www.alwoodleymc.org.uk Bramhope Bridge Club Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Mon 12.45 – 4.15pm, & Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm. Lessons for novices Wed pm. Details: Bob 225 7495

LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club 1st Wed of month, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley.

Details: Mrs M. Huntley 230 1584.

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Bramhope Round Table Leeds’ active Round Table meets every 2nd Tues for fun, friendship & fundraising (in that order!). All men between 18 & 45 welcome. Details: www. bramhoperoundtable. co.uk or info@bramhope844.co.uk Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs.

Fosterers also needed full support given. Details: 07876 212 518, feralcarwelfare@aol.com, www. feralcatwelfare.org.uk Chevin Division Trefoil Guild meets 7.30pm on 1st Mon of the month in Otley or Guiseley. The group offers a varied calendar of events, with opportunities for travel, adventure & broadening your horizons, & supports Girl Guiding UK. Details: 01943 872892.

Comedy Writers Forum Readings, feedback, etc.

Tues 21 Sept, 7-9pm, upstairs at Pack Horse pub, Woodhouse Lane (opposite University Engineering block). Details: Terry 295 5339/ tbuchan@ntlworld. com with Comedy Writing in subject line.

Friends of Chevin Forest Park Practical conservation work such as vegetation clearance, step building or meadow

management on 2nd Sun of every month. Details: The Countryside Rangers 0113 237 5312 countrysiderangers@leeds.gov.uk Home Grown Otley Community gardening & food group. Helping each other grow vegetables, herbs & fruit. Speakers, visits to local food producers & much more! Meetings 1st Mon of each month, 7pm at Otley Courthouse. Details: Rob 01943 468664, godfreyrob@yahoo.com.

Ilkley & District Motor Club 1st/4th Wed monthly, Otley Rugby Club, Cross Green. 8pm. All welcome.

Also meet 2nd/3rd/5th Wed at other locations.

Details: www.ilkleymotorclub.org Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club Small friendly club welcomes both male & female members. Meetings held at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, Tues 8pm.

Details: Georges Lepelley 01943 600712 or www. ilkley.org & follow link to their website.

Kaleidoscope Social club for the mature (50 +) & unattached with a zest for life. Regular meetings & monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 0113 262 1455, 261 2272 or www.kaliedoscopeleeds. weebly.com Kirklands Bridge Club Menston rubber bridge club meets at Kirklands

alt Tues evenings. Details: Dorrie Waugh or Carol Cowell.

Leeds Association of British Federation of Women Graduates meets monthly, usually in Headingley. Next event: coffee morning, Sat 25 Sept, 10.30am. Details: 0113 262 4131 / leedsawg@ ntlworld.com Leeds Caledonian Society – for those with an interest in all things Scottish.

Winter programme starts with a Social Evening on Wed 13 Oct, 7.309.30pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

Details: 0113 267 0424, www.leedscaledonians. org.uk Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat in need a good home away from a busy road? Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk. Details: 216 0593, mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk, PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Wed 22 Sept, 7.30pm, Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495 Leeds Lions Every 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St, LS3, 7.30pm. Details: Joan Kirkham 0113 274 3689 Leeds Oxfam Group

Meets 1st Wed on month, 7.30pm Leeds Civic Hall.

Group arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam. All welcome. Details: Pauline Neale 0113 269 3542.

Menston in Bloom next meeting Wed 15 Sept, 7.30pm, Menston Methodist Church Hall. Details: www.menston.org Menston Community Association 1 Sept, 7.30pm, Menston Methodist Church. Details: www. menston.org Menston Gardeners’ Club next meeting Thurs 16 Sept, 7.30pm, Kirklands.

Details: www.menston.org Menston Parish Council next meeting Thurs 23 Sept, 7.30pm, Kirklands Community Centre. Details: www.menston.org Menston Thespians amateur dramatics society has existed for over 50 years.

In Dec they will present ‘A Christmas Carol’ & are looking for people to take part. Or you could help build sets, make props or even help with teas. Details: www.menstonthespians.org.uk.

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Mercury Movie Makers Wed at Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. The club is for camcorder owners. Advice, regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 0113 257 7274, www.communigate. co.uk/brad/mercmove Otley Amateur Radio Society meets Tues at Clifton Village Hall (before The Spite on Newall Carr Rd). New members welcome! The Club is an RSGB examination centre for Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced licences. Details: Paul 07768 996370, events@ otleyradio.org, www. otleyradio.org Otley in Bloom A friendly group of volunteers who work to improve the green environment of the town.

They plant trees & floral displays; prepare Otley for the annual Yorkshire in Bloom competition; & work with businesses, schools & councils to incorporate plants & trees in new developments.

New members welcome.

Meetings at Otley Courthouse, 7pm first Tues of every month.

Otley Camera Club Meets Thurs at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, 7pm.

Packed programme of speakers & competitions.

Improve your skills & get more from your camera.

Details: www.otleycameraclub.co.uk Otley Chevin Rotary Club Meets at Chevin Country Park Hotel, York Gate,

Mon, 7.30pm. Dinner followed by interesting speaker. Rotary provides a wide range of services - local, national & international, plus a good social programme. Details: David Lewis 01943 877720.

Otley & District Women’s Forum meets every 2nd Thurs, 9.45 – 11.45am at Methodist Church Hall, Walkergate. 9 Sept Mr P Broadbank talks about Edwardian Harrogate, & Mr G Spurr’s topic on 23rd is Bletchley Park.

Details: 01943 464845.

Otley Lions Club Meets 1st & 3rd Mon of each month at the Red Lion, Otley. New members welcome. Book sale last Fri & Sat of each month in Black Horse stable yard. Varied social activities, dinners, meetings, quizzes. Details David McDowell 01943 467551, Eric Booth 01943 467900.

Otley Little Theatre Live theatre & musical events in Otley. New members welcome – acting, singing, dancing & anyone who can help with technical backstage. Details: Lee Wells 01943 464982, info@olt.org.uk, www. otley.co.uk/littletheatre Otley Poets meet 1st Tues of month at 8pm for poems, drinks & occasional guest poets at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate Otley. Details: Alan Holdsworth 01943 870344 alanrh62@yahoo.co.uk.

Otley Rotary Club meets weekly at Westbourne House, Bradford Road, Otley, Thurs 12.30 – 1.45pm. Open to active/ retired professional/ business people. Lunch & guest speaker. Details: Keith Thompson 01943 879329 ktswoop@ talktalk.net.

local National Vegetable Society. Open to public 2 – 4.30pm. Details: Graham Wheatley 0113 256 3055.

Otley Townswomen’s Guild promotes the interests of women & raises money for charities.

It meets 1st Thurs of each month, 7.30pm in the Lecture Room, Otley Methodist Church. Speakers plus wide variety of interest groups. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 468741 m.e.newton@ talktalk.net

Pool Bridge Club meets on Mon (excl bank holidays),1.15 – 4.30pm at Pool Methodist Church.

Otley Twinning Association Otley is twinned with Montereau in France (60 kms from Paris). Membership open to anyone in Otley district.

Regular reciprocated visits (usually on a family or couples basis). Meet 2nd Wed of the month at Grove Hill Club (8pm). Details: Ken Daphne 01943 465137, Graham Barton 01943 461646.

Otley Women’s Institute Meets at 7.15pm on 2nd Wed of the month in Cross Green Community Centre, Otley. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 463610 Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show Sat 25 Sept at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5. Incorporates the Annual Show of the

Pool WI meets on the 2nd Tues of each month at 2pm at The Lounge, Wharfedale Court. All welcome!

Reaching Out Group for widowed women young at heart & in years who would like to meet others in similar position. Meets Thurs 6.30 – 8.30pm, St John Ambulance Hut, Gaye Lane, Otley. A safe place for friendship & support. Details: Lesley 07931 892747.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome.

Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members night in north Leeds. Details: 0113 258 1126, www. leedsivc.org.uk University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the University as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: cadman. irving@gmail.com.

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The Wharfedale Speakers Club part of the Assoc of Speakers Clubs (UK), meets in Otley twice a month. New members welcome. Speakers of all ages & backgrounds.

Come along & improve your speaking skills.

Details: Barry Taylor 0113 284 2148.

Wharfedale Gardeners Group Meets 7.30pm 2nd Tues of the month (Sept - May) at Otley Methodist Church. Guest speakers, plant sales & trips.

Annual membership £10.

Details: Thelma Harrison 0113 225 6405.

Wharfedale German Circle meets at The Malt, Main Street, Burley-in-Wharfedale, 8pm, usually on or near 15th of every month.

Speakers, films, debates, quizzes, music, parties, conversation (in English or German). Visitors Welcome. Details: 01943 464087, wgcircle@gmail. com, www.germandrcle. ilkley.org.

Wharfedale Speakers now meets at The Scout Hut, Burras Lane, Otley on 1st & 3rd Wed of each month (Sept – May). Next meeting Wed 1 Sept. Details: Barry Tayler 01943 468 945.

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club Farsley Library Community Room, Mon, 7.45pm. 13 & 27 Sept.

We can also be found on YouTube. Friendly environment /find your voice & improve your presentation skills, while having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt 0113 2672062

Wishing-Well for Women Mon 6 Sept & Mon 4 Oct, 6-9pm at Otley Apothecary, 16 Bondgate, Otley.

New Moon women’s circle gathers for healing & empowerment. Drumming meditations & creative arts help focus on hopes & dreams. Tickets £10.

All profits to local charity ‘Behind Closed Doors’, which provides support to women affected by domestic abuse. Details: Jo 07772 416719 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Bramhope branch meets 2nd Thurs each month, 1.30pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall. New members welcome.

MUSIC Bradford Music Club meets 3rd Sun each month, 7 – 9pm at Rawdon Meeting House, Harrogate Rd. Singers & musicians needed. All styles of music. Details: Ann Perry 01274 630162 annperry@blueyonder. co.uk Elizabeth Harrison Organ Concert Sun 3 Oct, 2.15pm at Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley LS20. Music to suit all tastes. Featuring the Yamaha EL900i. Tickets £5. Details: 01943 879407.

Flute Group starts again Tues 7 Sept 6.30 7.30pm, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Ave. For flautists of Grade 4 standard & above. Details: 0113 2751232.

Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to try us out. Wide repertoire of music & friendly people!

Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Learn to Sing Close Harmony Course (male voices) 7.30pm every Mon for 6 weeks starting end Sept at Rawdon Conservative Club, Leeds Road, Rawdon. Numbers limited, please book. Details: Steve 01423 874319, Keith 01274 583989.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon.

Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989.

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club Join in playing or listening to our Yamaha AR100 organ & PRS S.900 keyboard. Occasional concerts by professional artists playing a variety of music. Wed 7.30-10.30pm. Guiseley Factory Workers Club.

LS20 9DT. Details: 226 5671 Leeds People’s Choir is Recruiting A friendly mixed-voice secular choir now recruiting for September. Vacancies in all areas, but numbers are limited. No auditions. The choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing. Meets Wed, 7.30

– 9.30pm at Swarthmore Education Centre. Details: David 0113 225 2816, enquiries@leedspeopleschoir.org.uk, www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk Otley Chamber Orchestra rehearses fortnightly on Sundays, 7 - 9pm at Otley Courthouse. New members (especially upper strings) welcome.

Details: john_restorick@ hotmail.com Phoenix Concert Band rehearses Thurs 7.309.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Players of a suitable standard welcome (Associated Board Grade 5), particularly brass players & percussionists. Details: secretary@phoenixband.co.uk www.phoenixband.co.uk Wharfedale Recorded Music 22 Sept ‘To FollowLive!’ (from Ilkley Concert Club’s 65th Season), David Pyett. 29 Sept ‘Black Dyke Band’, Kathleen Webster & ‘Two Russians Abroad’, Doreen Caton. Weds, 7.45pm, St John’s Church Hall, Ilkley.

Details: 01943 604538 Yeadon & District Male Voice Choir welcomes male voices of any ability at Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill. (next to Town Hall). Singing is a proven stress buster!

Thurs 7.30pm. Details: John Atkinson 294 9095

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SENIORS Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. Meets 1st Wed of month at Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm.

Also days out, dining, walks, holidays, computer & play reading groups.

New members welcome.

Details: Barbara 01943 875208.

Otley Action for Older People Bingo most weeks at the Labour Rooms, Walkergate, bar opens 1.30-3.30pm. Golden Oldies Film Club, 20 Sept, 2-4pm, £2, Otley Courthouse. Tai Chi, Thurs 2-3pm, Otley Methodist Church, £3. Contemporary/Jazz Dance Mon 11.15am – 12.15pm, Otley Methodist Church, £3. Crown & Indoor Bowls Group Fri afternoons.

Details: 01943 463965 Otley & District Men’s Forum meets 10am at Otley Methodist Church.

2010/11 programme starts Thurs 9 Sept with a talk by Mr H Waring about The Life & Career of Eddie Waring. On Thurs 23 Sept Mr P Clarke talks about “20th Century Architecture”. Coffee & biscuits £2.

Otley Methodist 1812 Group meets on 18th of every month, providing a social gathering for churchgoers. Ages 20s – 60s & activities include theatre visits, ten pin bowling, country dancing & safari suppers. Details: john.burland@sky.com

Otley Over 60s Club at Crossgate (opposite Rose & Crown) open Wed to Sat, 9am–12 noon, serving refreshments.

Sequence Dancing on Wed 2 – 4pm; Gentle Exercise to Music on Thurs, 10.15–11.15am; Sat Bingo,1.45pm; brica-brac stall Fri & Sat 9am–12noon.

SPIRITUAL The Alpha Course, St Giles Bramhope starts Wed 29 Sept, 7.15. Social evening with food & laughter as well as an opportunity to work through those questions that you’ve never had the chance to ask – Does God exist?

Who is Jesus? What’s the real evidence? Is there life after death? Details: www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk Back to Church Sunday 26 Sept, 9.30am at St Giles Bramhope. The whole family is welcome.

Children’s activities in the church hall. Of course you are welcome to worship with them at any of their services on any Sunday.

Details: www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk Bethel Evangelical Church Otley & Ilkley meets every Sun,10.30am at Whartons Primary School (off Newall Carr Road), Otley & 6pm at Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley.

Details: Pastor Martin Woodier 01943 464631 www.bethelotleyilkley.com Bramhope Methodist Church Midweek worship in the Low Room, 10am 2nd Tues in month, & 7.45 for 8pm on 4th

Thurs (half hour)– an opportunity to sing along with hymns; listen to a passage of Scripture; hear a brief message about our faith; or share in Holy Communion. Followed by coffee & fellowship.

Celebrate Harvest Festival Sat 18 Sept, 3.30pm at Pool Methodist Church, followed by a concert & sing-along. Harvest Festival starts 10.30am Sun 19 Sept. Open to all.

Celebrate Harvest Festival Sun 26 Sept, 10.30am at Menston Methodist Church Led by Rev Fiona Spandler (Creche & children’s groups). A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Guiseley Baptist Church is a growing welcoming community. A mixture of ages, including children & young people meet at Sunday services at 9.30am & 11.15am. Details: 01943 884 233, www.guiseleybaptistchurch.co.uk Christian Science Church (Headingley) invites you to their services: Sun10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30pm, & 4th Wed at 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri . 40 Otley Road. www.christianscience.org.uk An Evening with Charles Wesley Sat 11 Sep Mark Topping returns to Otley Methodist Church to talk about this prolific composer who wrote over 5,500 hymns. Tickets (£6 adults/ £3 children) available by sending SAE & cheque payable to ‘Otley

Methodist Church’ to: An Evening with Charles Wesley, c/o 76 The Whartons, Otley, LS21 2BS. Otley Quakers meet 1st & 3rd Sun of the month, 11am – 12 noon. Details: 01943 463351, otley. quakers@virgin.net. Webpage link at www.otley. co.uk/churches/ Otley Spiritualist Church Church services: Tues healing 7.30pm; Wed healing 2.30pm; Sat Service 7pm (clairvoyance); Sun Service 6.30pm (divine). 38 Newmarket Street, Otley.

Raja Yoga Meditation FREE 8 week course starts Mon 6 Sept, 7.30 - 9pm. Free. Booking required. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.bkwsu. org, www.bkwsu.org/uk/ leeds Rise & Shine @ 9 Everyone welcome. 30 minute cafe-style worship, ideal for all ages. Informal, friendly, light breakfast every Sunday, 9am at United Reformed Church, Main Street, Burley-inWharfedale. Details: Mirella 01943 465 353 Self Esteem Workshop Sat 4 Sept, 2 – 5pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16.

Free. Booking required.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.bkwsu.org, www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

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September 2010

SUPPORT Arthritis Care (Otley & District) meets at St John Ambulance Meeting Room, Gay Lane, 1st Wed of month, 2 – 4pm.

People of all ages with arthritis, or an interest in it, most welcome. Details: 01943 466428.

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meet 3rd Tues of each month, 7 - 9pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, LS16. £2 incl refreshments & raffle.

New members welcome.

Details: Pat 0113 275 7694.

Diabetes Leeds Support Group Friendly group of people with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes & their partners/ carers, meets 1st Mon of the month (except bank holidays) at West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7 – 9pm. Details: Joan Wells 0113 225 4528.

Families Need Fathers meets 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds.

A support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don

07981 710179 or Ray 07921 728747.

La Leche League of Wharfedale meets 1st Fri of month, 10am to noon, lower hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. Breastfeeding help & support. All women interested in breastfeeding welcome – babies & young children too. Free, but donation to running costs welcome. Details: Ruth 01943 461 051.

Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 24 Sept, 7.30pm.

Gluten-free meal at La Cantina 44 Ristorante, 1a Austhorpe Road, Crossgates, Leeds LS15.

Details: sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com, 07711 768850.

Leeds Lymphoedema Link Support Group Meets Sat 4 Sept & Sat 4 Dec 10.30am-12.30pm Headingley St Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, LS6.

Anyone connected with Lymphoedema welcome.

Speakers, tombola, book & plant stalls throughout the year. Details: www. lymphoedemaleeds.co.uk

Lymphoma Association Support Group A friendly group that meets the last Mon of each month, 2pm at Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, St. James’s Hospital, LS9 7TF. All who have experienced Lymphoma, their family & friends, are welcome. Frequent guest speakers. Details: Roy 01765 692132, Jane 0113 2811226, Norman 0113 267 3388.

Macmillan Cancer Support New fundraising group in Otley. Details: Laura Riach 01924 232444 lriach@macmillan.org.uk National Association for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease (Leeds) Brings support to people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire. They hold four educational & support meetings a year, as well as regular informal meets.

Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@groups.nacc.org. uk, www.groups.nacc.org. uk/leeds

Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Terry Thompson talks about his recent visit to Canada. Details: Jim 257 5634.

The Forget Me Not Cafe For people with dementia & their carers. 1st Wed of month 1.30 – 3.30pm at Yeadon Cricket Club, (behind the Swan Public House) High Street, Yeadon, £1 incl. raffle & refreshments. Details: Jean Deeming 01943 472004, Dawn Perkins on 0113 231 1727.

Wharfedale Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners.

Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £2.50 Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721.

Parkinson’s UK (Leeds Branch, formerly Parkinson’s Disease Society) Wed 8 Sept, 2pm, St

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TALKS & DISCUSSIONS ‘Food & Mood’ Fri 3 Sept, 7.30 – 9pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd., LS16.

Free. No booking required. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.bkwsu.org, www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds Leeds DFAS (Decorative & Fine Arts Society) Wed 15 Sept, AGM 1.30pm, followed at 2pm by monthly lecture: ‘Pearls before Swine: the story of a royal necklace’ with Jane Kelsall. Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Moor Road, Headingley. Guests welcome £5. Details: Ann Lightman 0113 261 1363.

Otley Historical Society Thurs 9 Sept ‘Hatch, Match & Dispatched – some Yorkshire Customs’

by Mr & Mrs M Taylor.

7.45pm. The Manor Room at The Bridge Church, Otley.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 Sept, 2pm, 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds – a talk ‘Making the most of your Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates’ by Barbara Dixon.

Free. Drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J.Butler 0113 263 9540 MISC/EVENTS Allo! Allo! Adel Players present the stage version of this hilarious comedy

by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft, Wed 27 – Sat 30

October, 7.30pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel. Tickets (£6) available from Anne & Mike Andrews 0113 275 5585 or tickets@ adel-players.org.uk Many tickets already sold, so call now!

Fashion Conscious Wed 29 Sept 7.30-10pm, Leeds Seventeen Bar & Restaurant, Alwoodley.

Showcasing some of the region’s finest eco friendly fashion ventures with loads of quirky ideas, workshops & presentations to entertain the fashionistas among us.

Call 0113 218 5570 / hayleya@st-gemma.co.uk for tkts.

History of Pool Meeting Mon 6 Sept, 7-30 – 9pm in Methodist Church Fellowship Room. To include Oct visit arrangements, & Lantern Slide show with lots of old photos & film of the village (in conjunction with Pool Village Archives). All welcome. £1 to non-members, incl refreshments.

Auction of Quality Items Sat 16 Oct at Bramhope Methodist Church. Viewing 10am - 12noon. Sale starts 12.30pm prompt.

Proceeds to Church Development Fund Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 3pm, guided tours Wed 11am. Free admission.

Pony Days every Thurs during school hols.

Sponsored walk 25 July.

Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures. org Meeting Rooms & Hall To Hire Mon – Sat at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. Would suit educational/leisure classes/activities/concerts/dances/children’s parties/wedding receptions. Wheelchair access.

Details: Paul 0113 2843361, ewartlewis@ googlemail.com, www. robertcraven.org.uk Menston Calendar photo deadline 3 Sept. Details: www.menston.org 35th Annual Menston Show 4 Sept, 2pm, Kirklands. Number of categories, including some for children. Details & copy of the show schedule at www.menston.org Otley Courthouse looking for volunteers in all areas.

If you would like to help, get in touch. No experience necessary, all ages welcome! Details: Irene Lofthouse 01943 467216 ochvolunteers@hotmail. co.uk Otley Museum Documentary & Photographic Archive now at Wellcroft House, Crow Lane, Otley. Open Mon, Tues, Fri & 1st Sat each month 9.45am – 12.15pm (excl. bank holidays). Research Otley’s heritage - call in to see us or phone for an appointment. Special Heritage Open Days Fri 10 & Sat 11 Sept, 10am – 4pm. Details: 07943 471386.

Pool Village Hall Hire the excellent facility with hall, kitchen & meeting room.

Ideal venue for children’s parties, receptions, dances & events. Details: Tim Robson 0113 284 3437 tim.robson@yahoo. co.uk Quiz Night Fri 17 Sept, 7pm at Bramhope Methodist Church. Adm £5 includes pie & pea supper. Proceeds to the Church Development Fund. Details: 261 3177 Vintage Fair 18 & 19 Sept, St. Gemma’s Hospice, Moortown. Quickly establishing themselves as one of the biggest, affordable and most essential Vintage & Collectables fairs in the region. Selling antique, vintage & retro goods donated to their 19 charity shops (incl. clothes and furniture), as well as playing host to a wide range of established vintage stallholders.

Wesley Hall at Otley Methodist Church Available to local organisations & charities for fundraising purposes every Fri, 9.30-11.30am. Cost: £15.

Details: Pauline Dobson 01943 466 751.

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ENJOY HIGH DRAMA AT THE THEATRE

FLASHBACKS!

The Howard Assembly Rooms at The Grand has a jam packed schedule of events revolving around two central themes; Back to the Woods, a gritty collection of music, drama, film and literature and Don’t Breathe, a look at the ghostly works of Henry James.

One of the most highly anticipated plays at the West Yorkshire Playhouse this season is, undoubtedly, Crash, written by Oscarnominated screenwriter William Nicholson.

Opera North bring you a fabulous production of Pinocchio and Northern Ballet have some Dangerous Liaisons and the classic, Swan Lake. And of course, The Carriageworks is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a great line up of shows throughout the autumn.

If you’re tired of all these modern events, why not pop up to Harewood House for their Drive-In movie screening of Dirty Dancing (11 Sep)? Spend an evening under the stars with a cinematic classic! As an added bonus there’ll be free entry to Harewood House all that day as part of Heritage Open Days. If the 80s isn’t far back enough for you, how about taking in the 1940s weekend at the Royal Armories (18-19 Sep)? There’ll be music, dancing and live history displays to take in.

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

O2 Academy has some fantastic gigs in store over the coming months, including Groove Armada (7 Oct) and Manic Street Preachers (11 Oct). If you’re more of the classical persuasion, check out Classical Fantasia at Kirkstall Abbey (18 Sep). Expect fantasyinspired music, stunning fireworks and a breathtaking setting. There’s also the Leeds Concert Series at Leeds Town Hall which will see The Houston Symphony from Texas performing ‘Holst’s: The Planets’ featuring the latest high definition planetary images from NASA.

HAVE A GIGGLE

Everyone needs a laugh and with the variety of comedy nights on offer in Leeds, you’ll be able to chortle right through to Christmas!

You’re ‘Avin a Giraffe is a stand up comedy night at The Adelphi in Leeds on the first Monday of each month. There are also comedy sessions on Thursday nights at The Library in Hyde Park and Saturday nights at HiFi in Leeds, so get yourself down there for some side splitting action.

CELEBRATE A FESTIVAL

With the thoroughly impressive line up at Ilkley Literature Festival this year (1-17 Oct), it’d be pretty foolish to miss it. Leeds International Film Festival (4-22 Nov) will be showing a fantastic selection of films from all over the world. The Gathering (5-15 Nov), is a city-wide celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance. And of course there’s Leeds Light Night (9 Oct), where city centre buildings open their doors, often ‘til midnight and you’ll find art in the most unusual spaces.

Northern Ballet’s Nutcracker

James Laing and Mark Wilde in Opera North’s Adventures of Pinocchio. Photo: Clive Barda

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BILLY LIAR COMES TO THE PLAYHOUSE It is, of course, significant that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the stage production of Billy Liar, even more so since writer, Keith Waterhouse, passed away last year, that the play finds itself coming ‘home’ in a sense to Leeds and The West Yorkshire Playhouse.

We sat down with director Nick Bagnall during rehearsals to get his take on why the play continues to be so important. The story revolves around Billy Fisher, who works in a dead-end job as a clerical assistant, but has dreams about being a script writer. He builds a web of lies that frustrates everyone around him. “The character of Billy is one that everyone can connect with”, says Bagnall. “It’s that idea of wanting to better yourself and the fear of that.”

Nick’s passion for the material is clear. “It’s a beautiful story that doesn’t need messing with. It still resonates now”, he says. One thing he’s been very specific about is the period. “It absolutely has to be set in 1959”, he says. “There’s a certain etiquette, a certain way of living, being on the cusp of the massive social change that was to come with the 60s – that’s all very central to the play.”

While the play is universal and works anywhere, there’s definitely something about it that resonates here in this city. “There’s that sense that you’re not going to be defeated, which I think is a very Yorkshire thing”, says Bagnall. Undoubtedly, a play that was written around this area will be appreciated by a Leeds audience.

Billy Liar, 4 September – 2 October. Tickets available from the box office 0113 213 7700

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TICKETS FOR ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL ARE SELLING FAST! There’s a fabulous line-up for this year’s Ilkley Literature Festival, which runs from 1st – 17th October. This includes Dame Ellen MacArthur, Roddy Doyle, Audrey Niffenegger Barbara Trapido, Michael Parkinson, Polly Toynbee Will Self, Blake Morrison, Louis De Bernieres, Gervase Phinn and poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Celebrating the best local, national and international authors, poets and journalists writing today, a wide-ranging programme of talks, readings, workshops and master classes explores a huge variety of topical subjects: what it means to be British; how science affects us all; the history of famous people and places; the myths and truths behind environmental issues.

Tickets are available from 01943 816 714 or admin@ilkleyliteraturefestival.org and you’ll find the full programme at www. ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk.

A very special season of physical and contemporary theatre The Dinosaur Show

Mon 13 – Wed 15 Sept, 7.45pm Tickets: £9 (concs £2 off)

Jack Pratchard

Fri 1 Oct, 7.45pm Tickets: £9 (concs £2 off)

Crocosmia

Tues 5 Oct, 7.45pm Tickets: £9 (concs £2 off)

The Dreadful Hours

Wed 6 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £13, £11 (concs £2 off)

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Thur 7 Oct, 7.30pm Tickets: £11, £9 (concs £2 off)

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From Jonathan Storey’s show ‘Jack Pratchard’ at The Carriageworks

The Carriageworks Theatre celebrates its fifth anniversary in November with another great programme.

The season kicks off with Crushed Arts presenting the premiere of The Dinosaur Show (Mon 13 – Wed 15 Sept), and features eight new pieces including Crocosmia (Tues 5 Oct) from multiaward winners Little Bulb Theatre.

Ockham’s Razor, renowned for spectacular physical theatre, present The Mill (Sat 30 Oct) featuring an enormous suspended wheel NORTHERN BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS DANGEROUS LIAISONS

of wood and steel, powered by the performers.

Tommy Tiernan’s Crooked Man (Sun 24 Oct).

Red Ladder Theatre’s new play, Ugly, (27/28 Sept) was specially commissioned from local writer Emma Adams, whose Forgotten Things, was shortlisted for the 2009 Meyer-Whitworth Award and received rave reviews at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Younger audiences are well catered for too, with Twinkle Twonkle (Sun 26 Sept), and The Night Pirates (Tues 26 Oct).The Carriageworks’ hugely popular traditional pantomime this year is Cinderella (Fri 3 Dec – Sat 8 Jan 2011). Last year’s panto broke all box office records and this year’s is set continue its phenomenal success.

There’s also another strong comedy line-up with Robin Ince’s Bad Book Club (Wed 8 Sept), Dr Phil Hammond’s Rude Health Show (Wed 15 Sept), Mitch Benn and the Distractions (Sat 9 Oct), and

For further information about The Carriageworks visit the website at www. carriageworkstheatre.org.uk

Nixon’s dance adaptation of Laclos’ classic novel tells a story of sexual power, depravity, cruelty and deceit in 18th century France

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CELEBRATING THREE DECADES OF ORCHESTRAL EXCELLENCE This year, Leeds International Concert Season celebrates three decades of bringing world-class music to Leeds Town Hall.

Featuring a ‘Space’ theme, Leeds will host some of the finest international orchestras, including the Houston Symphony which will perform Holst’s The Planets as you’ve never seen it before! The Planets – An HD Odyssey features the latest high-definition planetary images from NASA’s exploration of the solar system, produced and directed by Duncan Copp (9 Oct).

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Further highlights include the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio (30 Oct), the Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra (5 Feb), Orchestre National d’Ile de France (5 March) and the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra (14 May).

For a copy of the programme, call 0113 247 8336 or email music@leeds.gov.uk.

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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN NORTH LEEDS Celebrate Heritage Open Days in North Leeds from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th September. This feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities puts heritage and volunteers into sharp focus.

Discover more of your local area with a guided walk around Far Headingley, historic Guiseley, Roundhay Park, University of Leeds’ campus or Otley’s conservation area.

Get behind closed doors with tours of the architecturally quirky Hinsley Hall, awardwinning Otley Courthouse - sensitively converted into an arts and community centre, the ever popular Hyde Park Picture House, Meanwood Holy Trinity Church with its Thompson mice, the magnificent Brotherton Library and two rare 17c places of worship, - Bramhope’s Puritan Chapel and Rawdon’s Quaker Meeting House.

Alma Road in Headingley features two openers with St Lukes’ Lutheran Church and no.1 Brodrick Court (named after its famous architect.)

There’ll be exhibitions to enlighten and educate – in Otley’s impressive Methodist Church, beautiful stained glass in Leeds Metropolitan’s Pearson Windows, at the White House on Otley Chevin and Rugby League’s Hall of Fame housed at Red Hall.

For the more active try some bell-ringing at St Michael’s Headingley – after climbing some steep steps of course!

All these events are free, including entry on two days to fabulous Harewood House, where there will be tours, exhibitions and activities – something for everyone!

For opening times, more details and a full listing throughout the Leeds area, go to www.heritageopendays.org. Leaflets are available from libraries, museums and Leeds’ Visitor Centre at Leeds City Station.

ALL THESE EVENTS ARE FREE, INCLUDING ENTRY ON TWO DAYS TO FABULOUS HAREWOOD HOUSE, WHERE THERE WILL BE TOURS, EXHIBITIONS AND ACTIVITIES – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

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SHEEP SCULPTURES FLOCK TO SKIPTON Horsforth-based artist, Naomi Southon, had a rather unusual house guest recently. Petri the sheep (so called because his design resembles cultures growing in a petri dish) is a five by four foot sculpture commissioned by Skipton Town Council for their ‘Flock to Skipton’ event which runs ‘til 14th November. Twenty five decorated sheep will be placed around the streets to help draw business into the town.

Naomi’s work is very vibrant and organic in nature, inspired by cellular structures at a microscopic level. Her Applied Biology degree and A-level Art have combined to produce a range of abstract artworks. She works in acrylic paint, handmade felt embellished with embroidery and beads and paper mosaics.

MOVIE STAR FASHION COMES TO LEEDS The glamour of the silver screen is at Leeds City Museum with an exhibition of some of the most memorable film and television costumes.

‘Heroes and Heroines’ shows off a range of famous costumes including Orlando Bloom’s outfit from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, Madonna’s silk evening gown from ‘Evita’ and the shirt made famous by Colin Firth following his lake dip in ‘Pride and Prejudice’.

Other famous items include Daniel Craig’s clothing from ‘Defiance’, Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet’s outfits from ‘Finding Neverland’, as well as those worn by Sean Connery in ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentleman’, Cate Blanchett in ‘Elizabeth’ and Emma Thompson in ‘Sense and Sensibility’.

“Anyone interested in film or fashion is going to love Heroes and Heroines. Some of the outfits look absolutely amazing”, said Helen Langford, curator of exhibitions. “Having clothes worn by some of the most famous stars in the world is a fantastic coup for the museum.”

The exhibition runs until January 2011 and will be accompanied by a programme of talks, lectures and events. For more information visit www.leeds. gov.uk/museumsandgalleries.

NAOMI’S WORK IS VERY VIBRANT AND ORGANIC IN NATURE, INSPIRED BY CELLULAR STRUCTURES AT A MICROSCOPIC LEVEL You can see more of Naomi’s work at www.brownberrie-art.co.uk

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THE FIRST FARMERS’ MARKET IN THE UK WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1997 IN BATH AND OVER 450 HAD BEEN ESTABLISHED BY 2003. IN OUR AREA THERE ARE ALREADY SUCCESSFUL FARMERS’ MARKETS IN HEADINGLEY, OTLEY, BRAMHOPE AND LEEDS CITY CENTRE. EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF NEW SHOPPERS DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF BUYING DIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCERS – DELICIOUS FRESH AND HOMEMADE PRODUCE RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP.

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Otley Farmers’ Market started with eight stalls in 2001. Since then it has grown to between 40 and 50 stalls at every market and only lack of space prevents this from increasing further. Such is the success of Otley Farmers’ Market that there is a waiting list of stallholders.

The market regularly attracts over 1,000 visitors.

Stallholders are always happy to discuss their products and advise the customer on their choice.

Samples are on offer and there is a wonderful aroma of food being cooked on the stalls.

Visitors are astounded by the variety of produce, which includes meat, pies, eggs, vegetables, bread, cakes, jam and honey, together with more unusual products like rapeseed oil and ostrich meat.

The market attracts regular visitors not only from the immediate area, but also from North and South Yorkshire and Lancashire and is seen as a major selling point for the town.

Otley Farmers’ Market is held on the last Sunday of every month (except in December when it is held before Christmas on Otley Market Place between 9am and 1pm.

For full details and dates visit www.visitotley.co.uk

SUCH IS THE SUCCESS OF OTLEY FARMERS’ MARKET THAT THERE IS A WAITING LIST OF STALLHOLDERS.

VISITORS ARE ASTOUNDED BY THE VARIETY OF PRODUCE, WHICH INCLUDES MEAT, PIES, EGGS, VEGETABLES, BREAD, CAKES, JAM AND HONEY

HOME GROWN CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO GROW SOME OF THEIR OWN FOOD AND MAKE MORE USE OF LOCAL PRODUCERS.

Home Grown Otley, a community gardening group, recently celebrated its first full year. The first meeting was in a back garden, because of the large turnout, regular monthly meetings were organised, first at the Otley Civic Centre and now in Otley Courthouse.

The meetings involve a quiz spot, topical vegetable growing tips, sow-ins, end of year bringa-dish celebration and the occasional cooking demonstration. External speakers are also invited on a regular basis. Everyone is encouraged to grow some of their own food and make more use of local producers.

Outside the monthly meetings there are organised visits to local food producers, chutney, wine and beer making sessions, workshops (vegetable growing and chicken keeping) and the group now manage a half-acre plot where they grow fruit and vegetables on a communal basis.

The group is open to everyone (even experienced vegetable growers!) and meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at Otley Courthouse.

For more information contact Rob on 01943 468664 or visit www.vegplantsonline.com/ home_grown

BRAMHOPE VILLAGE HALL A HIVE OF ACTIVITY On the second Saturday of each month, the Robert Craven Memorial Hall in Bramhope becomes a hive of activity as farmers and other producers set up their stalls and sell their varied wares in the hall and car park.

You’ll find fresh beef, lamb and pork from a farm in Malton near a stall offering Italian cooked dishes and cheeses. Home baking is well represented with bread, a variety of tempting cakes and gorgeous American-style gateaux. Preserves, made in Wharfedale from locally grown ingredients are available and the craft section offers a choice of handmade birthday and greeting cards. Paintings of local scenes

are also on sale and there’s even a local author promoting and signing copies of his two books.

Stalls outside include Yorkshire grown fresh fruit and vegetables from Fulwith Farm in Crimple Valley together with imported produce. A wide variety of plants and cut flowers are also on sale plus logs and kindling wood.

Robert Craven, a local Farmer whose legacy created the Village Hall in his memory would be proud of this monthly market, established in May 2008.

We’re sure you will be too.

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Celebrate British Food Fortnight by helping set up a food co-op! Running from 18th September to 3rd October is the UK’s biggest celebration of British food. Coinciding with Harvest Festival, British Food Fortnight is a celebration of all food that is seasonal and British, and helps to highlight the wonderful variety of food our farmers produce.

Food co-ops are community run projects that bring local people together to help themselves and improve their community. By working together and buying directly from farmers and suppliers, a wide range of foods can be made available to the community at cheaper prices – and it supports the farmers and producers too!

Community-run food co-ops come in all shapes and sizes including buying clubs, bag or box schemes, stalls or shops, and sell a variety of different foods such as fruit and vegetables, wholefoods, homemade bread, local meat or dairy produce – in fact anything you want!

To find out more, or if you’re interested in helping to set up a food co-op, contact, Lizzie Fellows, regional adviser for Yorkshire & the Humber, on 0845 2500529 / 07814 756511 or lizzie@sustainweb. org.

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SAVOUR THE SPECIAL DELIGHTS OF AUTUMN September is a wonderful, varied month for food, bringing with it not just the joys of the end of summer, but a plethora of autumnal delights.

Late British summer fruits like apples, plums, and blackberries are in abundance, and now is the time to start thinking of preserves – there is nothing like a greengage jam to lavish upon toast. The game season begins in earnest this month also, with venison in particular at its best; the deep, gamey, velvety rich meat brings warmth to those inevitable colder evenings. The meat should be dark and very lean, with little or no fat, and while the fillet can be grilled or fried as with beef, the haunch, shoulder or shin makes for wonderful braises and stews. I doubt it will be readily available in the supermarkets, but there are a couple of places in Kirkgate market that stock it, and all good local butchers should source good quality meat.

Undoubtedly one of my favourite arrivals in autumn is wild mushrooms. A morning of wild foraging is intensely satisfying, but most farmers’ markets and good greengrocers should offer a decent selection. Note also that if you do pick your own mushrooms make sure you have them checked by a mycologist, as misidentification can be very dangerous. Some of the best British varieties include the exquisite, floral chanterelles (look for girolles and yellow-foot varieties), and cepes (other names include penny bun or porcini), which are more robust and earthy, as well as puffballs, morels, horn of plenty (trompettes), and hedgehog (pied de mouton).

Mostly delicate in taste, I wouldn’t usually cook these in dishes where they would get lost among stronger flavours, but let them star in a risotto, or simply sautéed in butter with fresh herbs atop a piece of white fish.

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GARDENROUND-UP

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Apart from normal gardening jobs, think about planting tubs, planters and hanging baskets for an autumn display. Try Caryopteris, a superb shrub with aromatic leaves and tufts of blue/lilac flowers, along with autumn-flowering pink heather and green/cream ivy. This combination needs sun, semi-shade and an acid potting mix, and should be kept moist.

It should last a couple of years before needing to be planted into the garden.

delicate pink miniature Michaelmas daisies in an old hanging basket.

Line it with moss, piercing the plastic liner for drainage. Feed it every two weeks with a high potash feed to encourage the daisies to produce a good crop of flowers. If you don’t want to hang it, it could sit on top of a large, weighted plant pot.

frozen for use over the winter. Use the green tops of leeks for soup adding potatoes to thicken it. It’s a good idea, if you have the room, to make up different soups and freeze them. Some varieties of apples are ready for picking and storing, but pears may need a little longer to ripen.

find potatoes as well as any new vegetables you may plant in the same spot. Heavy clay needs to have some sharp sand and compost added and left over the winter before digging over again and adding well rotted manure and compost.

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A larger relative is the coot, which prefers larger lakes and slow rivers. It is plump and sooty black with a conspicuous white bill and frontal shield.

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SEPTEMBER AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Beatles, Blues & Violin Tour Sat 4 Sept, 8pm, £14/£12 on the door. An exploration of new arrangements of Beatles songs.

Keep it Cash Fri 10 Sept, 8pm, £9/£7 in advance £10/£8 on door. Johnny Cash tunes played by Dave Burnham.

Heritage Open Day Sat 11 Sept Guided tours of the Victorian police station, cell block & courtroom. More info on the website.

20x20 Science Cafe Thurs 16 Sept, £4/£3 Topics include chemical signals, animal testing & the evolutionary ecology of fish.

Otley Folk Festival Fri & Sat 17/18 Sept With Jez Lowe, Matt Nelson Trio, dancing in the courtyard & a family ceilidh. Details at www.otleyfolkfestival. com ActONE presents ‘Doublecross’ Fri 24 Sept, £9/£7 Dark comedy about the lies of modern life.

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God, I hate September. It’s such an awkward wardrobe month. I spend the whole summer clinging on for dear life to sandals and pretty dresses, but making sure I shove my umbrella in my bag, just in case. Of course, there’s barely enough room in my bag, what with my ‘just in case’ sunglasses and ‘just in case’ cardigan. But somehow, I battle through.

I actually look forward to the autumn where I can be guaranteed cold, blustery weather. I know where I stand: boots, warm jacket, thicker tights, possibly a scarf. But what on earth am I meant to do with September? Inevitably, after keeping us guessing all summer, the weather decides to play a particularly evil trick and get all ‘Mediterranean’ on us. But I can’t wear sandals in September – I remember from my ‘back to school’ days, there’s just something unseemly about September sandal-wearing. Are bare legs acceptable or should I be opting for a 10 denier tight? These decisions plague my day so much, I have to get up half an hour earlier, the whole month, just to stand in front of my wardrobe looking confused, or curse at the weather channel.

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September 2010

PAPER SCISSOR STONE Paper Scissor Stone was founded in December 08 by Steven Banks & Si Scott. Their vision was to open a shop that inspired customers & offered a broad mix of clothing, art & lifestyle products. They also needed an outlet to sell their own wares - Banks run’s menswear label Electronic Poet and Scott is a famed illustrator and graphic designer. The pair brought their inspirations together & sourced like-minded fashion labels & artists, with a focus on supporting local talent. They also just opened the Rebel Pin Up hair salon at the back of the store. ..............................................................

difference and the feedback from our regular customers is always radiant.

On the art side, Si Scott is by far our best seller. Customers are entranced by the intricate detailing that makes up his now famous Animal collection. We stock the biggest collection of Si’s work in the UK and we’re launching a new collection in September. Rob Ryan, a recent addition to our art range, has also been a huge success – fresh from his exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park plus collaborations with Liberty, Vogue & Paul Smith, Rob is another one to watch.

Describe the style of your shop.

A relaxed, informal place to buy forward thinking fashion and contemporary art from designers & artists sourced globally.

What are your best selling lines?

Wood Wood is our best selling menswear label. The laidback label from Copenhagen fuses basic styles with traditional elements & simple graphics.

For Women, Emily & Fin dresses fly out off the racks! Their vintage inspired dresses come in a variety of prints & styles, perfect for work or play. We make an effort to source well priced, good quality labels with a

What trends are you most looking forward to?

Our focus when buying is to select clothes you can wear in three years time and still look great in. You’re guaranteed to find unique products that’ll stand the test of time. For Autumn/ Winter our biggest influence has been the Nautical/Maritime trend which has been interpreted by several of our popular Scandinavian brands. Expect nautical inspired work-wear for men and Breton striped tee’s for the girls.

Why should people shop here?

We are the only store in Leeds to house contemporary art & fashion under one roof, with a focus on excellent customer service. Our aim is to bring you products from our travels round the globe and brands & artists that are new to Leeds. We also house one of the most impressive contemporary art ranges in Yorkshire.

Do you offer any special services?

We provide a superb framing service through Leeds Framing Centre for art purchases, and with our Rebel Pin Up hair salon our stylists can finish off your new outfit from the store with a new hairstyle, be it a cut, colour or one of Rebel Pin Up’s signature ‘pin up’ do’s.

OUR FOCUS WHEN BUYING IS TO SELECT CLOTHES YOU CAN WEAR IN THREE YEARS TIME AND STILL LOOK GREAT IN

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MUSICLISTINGS

Mountain Goats Wed 8 Sept. Brudenell Social Club, 9pm. American acoustic college rock – brings to mind REM Acoustic Open Mic Night Wed 9 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Sign up on the night, 15 mins /3 songs. Organised by Sebastian John.

Joseph & David at Acoustic Revolution Sat 11 Sept, 4-8pm The Adelphi, Leeds, £2 Joseph & David are David Henshaw & Joseph Lawrenson Merseymania Sat 11 Sept, 8pm Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Re-live the excitement of a night at The Cavern Club in the 1960s.

Songs by The Beatles, Drifters, Searchers, Rolling Stones, The Who & more.

Iron & Wine Sun 12 Sept, Howard Assembly Rooms, 7.30pm. Songwriter Sam Beam has a rare way with

Electric Eel Shock, Sun 12 Sept The Well, 7.30pm, Japanese rock ‘n’ roll band, clearly influenced by Led Zeplin & Black Sabbath but delivered with the kind of insane humour only the Japanese can manage.

Mike Hope Quartet Sun 12 Sept, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Afternoon jazz.

Charlie Parr Mon 13 Sept, Nation of Shopkeepers, 7.30pm. Brilliant American folk music from a man who plays a mean banjo & national steel guitar.

Rachel Grimes Tues 14 Sept, 7.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. ‘Emotionally charged piano music which always errs toward the melodic side of melancholy’ MOJO.

Gary Stewart solo debut album launch night! Thurs 16 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, 8pm-11pm.

Hope & Social, & Rosie Doonan supporting. Album ‘Boy Cries Wolf’ released 13 Sept, via ITunes, Amazon, Bandcamp Tkts from Crash, Jumbo or Gary.

Barenaked Ladies, Fri 17 Sept. O2 Academy, 7pm.

Nicknamed ‘The Canadian Housemartins’, this five-piece are a top concert attraction.

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Soul Train Sun 5 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton Festival closing party – 60s re-visited with soul, reggae, ska, funk, mod 60s R&B.

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Ad Hoc Baroque present Love, Death & the Nightingale Sat 4 Sept, 7.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton An exploration of the cosmopolitan world if 17th & 18th century music making.

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Hannah Trigwell Wed 1 Sept, Sandinista, Leeds.10pm. Free

Yoruba Sun 19 Sept, 1 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Afternoon jazz.

Pete Molinari, Mon 20 Sept Brudenell Social Club, 7pm.

Shades of Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Scott, Bob Dylan & Patsy Cline in a voice & poetry that is entirely Molinari’s own.

I Am Arrows, Mon 20 Sept The Cockpit, 7pm. Former Razorlight drummer, Andy Burrows with his new solo project Snake Davis Thurs 23 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Snake (sax & flute) teams up with singer Helen Watson, crossing the boundaries between jazz, blues, soul & folk. Mark Creswell guitar,Dave Bowie double bass.

Leeds Womens’ Aid III. Thurs 23rd Sept. Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park, Leeds. 8-11pm. Entry £3.50 18+ Event. Oui Bee, David Henshaw, Hannah Trigwell, Amelia Orgill, & Pippa Lloyd play sets for charity Women’s Aid. www.womensaid.org Sky Larkin, Thurs 23 Sept Brudenell Social Club, 7pm Leeds-based trio who’ve toured with The Gossip & Broken Social Scene Mt Desolation Fri 24 Sept Brudenell Social Club. Side project of Keane members Tim Rice-Oxley and Jess Quin ‘Roots’ Fri 24 Sept , New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd.

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Comanechi, Sat 25 Sept Nation of Shopkeepers, 8pm Dynamic riff-monster, boy/girl, London/Japan duos who’s debut single ‘Rude’ on White Noise sold out within a week of release At The Adelphi, Leeds Saturday, 25 September 2010 From 7:30pm until 11:45pm Open Mic Night at The Adelphi Sat 25 Sept & ev Wed. Are you a musician looking to showcase some new material? The is the venue for you!

Natural Impulse Sat 25 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts.

Classic covers stripped down to basics. Their treatment creates a very laid back feel to their performance.

Kano, Sun 26 Sept, The Cockpit, 7.30pm. A grime artist with true star quality, Kano’s witty, insightful street polemics are sure to get you thinking while you groove to the beat Tiffany Page, Mon 27 Sept The Cockpit, 7pm.

Soulstress. Just imagine Tori Amos, Dolly Parton & Carole King all crammed into one Seven Jazz Tony Kofi Thurs 30 Sept, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

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Inception Dir: Christopher Nolan

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Christopher Nolan has obviously gained enough clout in Hollywood to make precisely the film he wanted to – and here it is. This is Total Nolan. While proving that he is master of his craft in producing slick, hyper-stylised, high concept action thrillers, Inception also incorporates themes that have been present in Nolan’s work since his debut film Memento - the world of the subconscious, the nature of identity and the emotional and psychological fragility of his characters.

Set in an unspecified future, Inception presents a world where the deepest recesses of one’s mind can be accessed through dreams and information snatched from the subconscious of the dreamer. This plays on current-day concerns of identity theft and the security of intellectual property and is also the stuff of the paranoid, dystopian science fiction of Phillip K Dick. Cobb, played with characteristic intensity by DiCaprio, is a professional thief, expert at infiltrating people’s dreams and uncovering their most closely guarded secrets, a process known as extraction.

When an extraction goes bad and he’s rumbled by Saito, a powerful Japanese businessman, Cobb is offered a chance at redemption: he must invade

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the mind of the son of Saito’s business rival to bring about the dismantling of his corporate empire. However, this mission requires not extraction but inception, the planting of an original thought and the cultivation of an idea, which is considerably trickier.

Got all that? Good. Do try and keep up because once this film has suspended your disbelief it really goes for the gusto.

It does give a token nod to genre conventions, the ‘one last job’ plotline is a staple of your great heist movies, and that’s sort of what this is, albeit a

futuristic, high concept one. The film it most closely resembles is probably The Matrix, though it feels like a Matrix for grownups and is unlikely to have any lamentable sequels.

In order to pull off this fiendish inception operation, Cobb must penetrate ever deeper levels of consciousness, requiring the creation of a dream within a dream. Still with me? He assembles a crack team of dream work experts, including a sedative specialist capable of inducing the kind of deep sleep required for such complicated mind-manipulation, and an architect of dreamscapes who can impersonate people in dreams.

The thing about messing around

in people’s dreams is that the subconscious of the infiltrator can come into play and influence the action, alerting the dreamer to the presence of an intruder.

Good God, writing about this film is exhausting. I’m excavating recollections from a mind that emerged blinking and bewildered from the cinema a week ago.

I’ve probably made watching it sound much harder work than it is. The ludicrously complex, multi-layered plot aside, Inception is endlessly intriguing and deliriously entertaining. It is a visual treat with superlative cinematography and lighting and features eye-popping effects, sequences of cityscapes folding in on themselves and vertiginous zero-gravity fight scenes. It’s an outstanding work of the imagination, exhibiting a wealth of ideas visualised with confidence and panache.

When I saw Memento, what impressed me most was that the filmmaker had credited his audience with a degree of intelligence, requiring us to pay attention and challenging us to keep up. Here, Nolan has delivered on the promise of both Memento and The Dark Knight and established himself as one of the chief exponents of cerebral action movies. Much like the delicate art of inception, he has pulled off a gravitydefying balancing act and in doing so, continues to make intelligent cinema accessible to the multiplex hoards. No mean feat. Kudos, Mr Nolan.

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The original Starcraft was released over ten years ago. Back then, most multiplayer games were complicated to set up and prone to crashes.

Starcraft, however, set itself apart, giving us the Battle.Net system and allowing players to drop in and out of games without fuss. Blizzard revolutionised online RTS gaming.

SC2 remains true to the original’s multiplayer roots.

Balance and attention to detail are keen. Choosing between the three races on offer is less a compromise, more a carefully made decision on how to approach each battle.

Unfortunately, the single player experience features only one campaign. It’s a shame that Activision has made the decision to charge players for further maps and missions. This mercenary approach, and the focus on multiplayer means that Starcraft 2 is likely to appeal to hardcore strategy fans only.

The Nintendo Wii with its unique control system, is a perfect match for the game of golf. So perfect in fact, that mega-publisher EA were quick to offer full Wii support for their Tiger Tiger Woods Woods franchise, with last year’s PGA Tour 11 TW10 being the first game to support Nintendo Wii the new Motion Plus accessory – BBFC – N/A beating even Nintendo to the punch!

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NEW BASE IN WEETWOOD FOR WHITE ROSETTES Ladies Barbershop Chorus, the White Rosettes, recently moved its base to Moorlands School in Weetwood. One of the country’s leading ladies barbershop choruses, and current national and European champions, the group is made up of 65 women who love to sing four-part harmony. Whilst competing is hugely important, the chorus also performs at events, shows, cabarets and music festivals around the country.

Musical Director Sally McLean, is the chorus’s inspiration, supported by an equally talented music team. They are well known throughout the barbershop world and their expertise is in demand at home and abroad. The chorus plays an enormous part in its members’ lives – they say it keeps them fit, and they get a real buzz out of making music together.

The White Rosettes are always looking for new members. They are currently looking for singers who can take the bass part. If you are interested, contact Karen Gill on 07790 411492 or membership@ whiterosettes.org.uk. They meet at Moorlands School Gymnasium, Foxhill Drive, Weetwood Lane, LS16 every Wednesday, 7.30 – 10pm.

They are holding a Masterclass in close harmony singing on 2nd October at Leeds College of Music, which is open to anyone. For more information please visit their website www.whiterosettes.org.uk.

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SIMON LINDLEY OPENS GROVE INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON Once again Leeds City Organist, Simon Lindley will open the popular concert series at Grove Methodist Church, Town Street, Horsforth in October. Musical Director, Richard Kenwood-Herriott, has drawn up another exciting programme.

Sunday 24th October - Simon Lindley - Master of the Music at Leeds Parish Church and Leeds City Organist Saturday 13th November - West Riding Opera Director Martin Binks Saturday 11th December - Quodlibet - Early Music specialists, with a Christmas Flavour Saturday 29th January– Kenwood-Herriott duo 21st Anniversary Concert.

Saturday 25th March - City of Leeds Youth Symphony Orchestra - Director Douglas Scarfe Programme to include Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto Sunday 15th May - Craig Ogden - Guitar.

A welcome return visit by this Internationally renowned classical guitarist.

Most concerts start at 7.30pm (except Simon Lindley on 24th October and Craig Ogden on 15th May, which start at 3pm) Tickets (£5, children free) will be available soon from Christopher Seller on 0113 258 2662, or send a SAE and cheque payable to ‘Grove Methodist Church’ to 21A West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JP. Buy a season ticket for all six concerts for just £20 and get two concerts FREE! Tickets will also be available on the door.

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OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL The nineteenth Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival runs from 16th – 19th September with yet another great line-up. With the Civic Centre undergoing refurbishment, this year’s venues include Korks Wine Bar (home to Otley Folk Club), The Methodist Hall, The Courthouse, Otley Rugby Club and Cricket Club, as well as various pubs.

You can look forward to catching some great performers, including Vin Garbutt, the Duncan McFarlane Band (who will perform a Sunday afternoon concert outside cricket club, weather permitting!), Martha Tilson, Vicky Swan and Jonny Dyer, Bayou Gumbo, The Hall Brothers, Bad Pennies, Cartouche, Gerry McNeice, Gary Stewart and Zeke Deighton. Plus there’s a host of other talented singers, songwriters, dancers and musicians – all adding up to a fabulous weekend.

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It is the second time in three years that a team from the school has taken the top spot in the science contest. The teenagers beat stiff competition from around 70 other schools. The finalists had to launch rockets that soared at least 825ft and then descended in 40 – 45 seconds, landing without a parachute, whilst ensuring the passenger – a medium-sized hen’s egg – remained intact.

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NEW MANAGER FOR OTLEY CHILDREN’S CENTRE Sue Castle was recently appointed as Manager at Otley Children’s Centre and has been busy familiarising herself with the range of services offered by the Centre.

Parent and carers make good use of Kidscope advice sessions and Job Centre Plus appointments. The recent Pram to Primary Parenting Course was very well attended and another course is planned soon. Groups include mini-movers for 0-5s, stay and play, baby time, breast feeding support, baby sign classes and weekend groups for dads and kids.

Bridging the age gap through the love of poetry is easy, especially when you have budding poets aged seven to 75! In association with the Ilkley Literature Festival, The Laureates, an Anchor retirement housing development recently hosted its first poetry competition with St Oswald’s C of E Junior School, Guiseley.

The judges, including Ilkley Literature Festival Poet in Residence, Antony Dunn, listened carefully to the children’s Wordsworth-inspired poems. “This type of competition is a fantastic way of bringing the generations together”, said Antony. “The standard of the poems was exceptional. We had a most enjoyable afternoon and witnessed some real talent and skill.”

Winner Ella Mawson recited her poem ‘Long Long Ago’ and was presented with a £10 voucher and a complimentary ticket to the children’s Ilkley Literature Festival. Second and third prizes were awarded to Jenny Morcom with ‘Nature’ and Jake Hutton with ‘Football Crazy’, and Keely Wood was highly commended for her poem ‘I Love Bugs’.

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Groups include: stay & play sessions, baby signing, mini-movers, baby cafe, parenting courses & many more. Details: 01943 467379, hargrad02@ leedslearning.net Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of gymnastics & dance using ropes, hoops, balls, clubs & ribbons. Classes for girls aged 3 - 18 are held Thurs at Otley Courthouse & Mon, Wed & Fri at Benton Park School. Details:

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