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Dear Readers Well, the ‘Season to be Merry’ is upon us! Lights are being switched on by minor celebrities all over Leeds. Shows are being staged. The shopping frenzy is underway. Office parties are booked. Recipe books are open. Trees are going up. Cards are going out. Thank goodness for Christmas!

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Everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. The Otley Victorian Fayre on Sunday 12th December has all the ingredients to get you in the mood. The West Yorkshire Playhouse is staging a fabulous musical version of ‘A Christmas Carol’, and we are giving you an opportunity to win a family ticket! You could also win a family ticket to Cinderella at The Carriageworks – be sure to enter. Leeds Philharmonic Chorus is performing Handel’s entire Messiah at the Town Hall on 11th December, which should be amazing! Plus we have suggestions of where to find some tasty Christmas treats; Jacob’s Larder gives us food for thought; St Chad’s Green team has tips on caring for the environment over the festive season; and Pixel Junkies suggest their top five games for Christmas. You may be a little preoccupied, but don’t forget to send in your news and notices by 1st December for the January edition, and 1st January for February.

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This year, Otley Victorian Fayre celebrates its silver jubilee in style by being held on a Sunday for the first time. On Sunday 12th December between 2 – 8pm, the town centre will be closed to traffic to accommodate craft stalls of gifts, homemade produce, roast chestnuts, mulled wine, mince pies, fairground rides and entertainment. Many stallholders and visitors will be in Victorian dress giving the event a really authentic feel. Adding to the Christmas atmosphere is the windowdressing competition and this year’s theme is ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Children and adults can gather clues from the shop displays and take part in a treasure hunt anagram competition (entry forms in the programme, on sale in various shops, cafes and pubs). And, Otley’s schoolchildren, also in Victorian costume, will be giving heart-warming renditions of popular Christmas songs and carols around the town. “By holding it on a Sunday, we hope to beat last year’s record attendance, a staggering 10,000 people”, said Sara Quin, one of the organisers. “There will be carols, music and food, and it’s a great place to buy your Christmas gifts.” For further information visit www.victorianfayre.co.uk

THE TOWN CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC TO ACCOMMODATE CRAFT STALLS OF GIFTS, HOMEMADE PRODUCE, ROAST CHESTNUTS, MULLED WINE, MINCE PIES, FAIRGROUND RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT. Free Car Parking Near Lunds of Otley on Westgate, at the point of the road closure. Chevin Coach Park, opposite the cattle market on East Chevin Road will be used by the usual car boot sale until 3pm. Then it will be free car parking for the Victorian Fayre.

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LEEDS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL RE-DEVELOPMENT PLANS REJECTED! Local residents, councillors and local MP, Greg Mulholland, claimed victory as Leeds City Council Plans Panel West unanimously refused an application for development on protected playing pitches on the former site of Leeds Girls High School. After a two year campaign by residents’ groups to ensure that this site was developed to benefit the whole community, and unsuccessful attempts at dialogue between the School, the developer and the community, Greg Mulholland welcomed the decision made by local councillors to reject the proposed re-development. “I am delighted that councillors have listened to the very strong views expressed by the community of Headingley”, said Greg. “It is clear that the plans proposed would not have been in the long term interest of the area, and there were particular issues around the loss of playing fields that need to be protected. “I would like to congratulate the Leeds Girls High Action Group, who have worked tirelessly to ensure that objections were taken into account. “I will write to the School again to ask them to now meet and genuinely work with the community in Headingley, to come up with plans that will benefit the community and the school.” Pam Bone, Chair of the Leeds Girls High School Action Group, said: “We are delighted with this outcome after all the hard work community members have put in over the past two years. There is now an opportunity for the council, the school and the community to come together and pursue an outcome that pleases all involved.”

“We are delighted with this outcome after all the hard work community members have put in over the past two years.” Pam Bone 08 December 2010 | northleedslife.co.uk

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COUNCILLOR BRENDA LANCASTER In the Year of the Volunteer, I think it is important to recognise the contribution young people, and those who lead them, make to communities. I was reminded of this when I joined 5,000 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides at the Leeds Centenary Finale event at Headingley Carnegie Stadium. At 20:10 on 20.10.2010, the 5,000 young people from Leeds joined in a televised link with Girlguiding UK for the national renewal of the Guide Promise. As a former Girl Guide Leader and ambassador of Girlguiding Leeds, this movement is close to my heart. The Finale event was a wonderful evening as members past and present came together to reaffirm our commitment. Who knows what the next 100 years will bring, but if the achievements of the last century are anything to go by, the coming years will be very special. Earlier this year Mark Harris, former Councillor Richard Harker and I allocated £4,000 of our MICE funding to the uniformed organisations in Moortown and Meanwood. Thank you to all volunteers for giving your time to support our young people. I promised to update you on two issues in our ward: Waitrose –the reported increase in parking problems has been recorded and passed onto the Highways department, Planning, Police and Waitrose. Residents have been invited to a meeting for an update and also to discuss a proposed application to extend opening hours.

Wednesday Women is a recently formed group offering friendship, support, conversation and a varied programme of activities on 1st Wednesday of every month, 8 – 10pm at the Parochial Hall on Church Lane. Why not try out their fun and informal meetings! Dec 1st Temple Spa pamper evening Jan 5th Bring & Buy Nearly-New Clothes & Toy Sale Feb 2nd Community Matters: PCSO discusses local issues March 2nd Pub Quiz April 6th Making things for Holy Trinity Spring Fair For further information, contact Sharon Hooper on 07747 848027 or sharon@superhooper.co.uk

HEADINGLEY ‘THIS PLEASANT RURAL VILLAGE’ by Eveleigh Bradford

Woodleas – residents and walkers who use the path around the Woodleas will be relieved to see some maintenance work has been done. This was in response to the meeting I had on site with LCC enforcement officers and the NHS, as reported in last month’s magazine. There remains much work to be completed and the future of the site is still being reviewed.

This is a fascinating history of the Headingley area. Beautifully presented, it is full of interesting facts and people, period photographs and maps, and traces how Headingley grew in the 19C from a country village to a lively bustling centre.

Brenda Lancaster and Mark Harris can be contacted on 0113 247 4580 or via Brenda.lancaster@leeds.gov.uk and Mark.harris@leeds.gov.uk

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Churches in Meanwood 11th December Carols in Meanwood Park, 4.30pm City Church, Ashwood Centre, Headingley Lane 19 December Nativity Service, 6pm. Traditional Christmas story brought to life by scripture readings, poetry, singing and dance, followed by refreshments. All welcome. 24 December Open Air Carol Service, 6pm the front steps. Hot chestnuts & mulled wine. All welcome Headingley St Columba United Reform Church 19 December Service of Lessons and Carols, 10.45am 24 December Christmas Eve Christingle Service, 4pm Christmas Day Family Service, 10.30am 26 December Songs of Praise Carol Service, 10.45am St Michael’s Anglican 24 December Crib Service, 4pm Midnight Mass 11.30pm, Christmas Day Parish Eucharist, 10am South Parade Baptist, North Lane 19 December Carols by Candlelight, 6.30pm 24 December Christmas Communion, 11.30pm

Christmas Day Family Celebration, 10.30am Headingley Methodist Church 24 December Communion, 11.15pm Christmas Day Family Service, 10am St Luke’s Lutheran, Alma Rd 24 December Candlelight Service, 7pm Christmas Day Christmas Eucharist,10.30am St Chad’s, Far Headingley 19 December Christmas Carol Service in St Chad’s Parish Centre, 6.30pm 24 December ‘The Best Present’ Crib Services, 4pm & 6pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tickets (free) available from St Chad’s Parish Office, 274 4322 or st.chads@virgin.net 24 December Midnight Communion, 11.30pm, Parish Centre Christmas Day Christmas Communion, 10am, Parish Centre. West Park United Reformed Church Spen Lane, LS16 12 December Service of Readings & Carols,10.30am 19 December Christingle Service, 6pm Christmas Day Service at 10.30am Tea/coffee, biscuits/ mince pies served after Sunday Worship.

St Andrew’s Church Butcher Hill, LS16 24 December Christingle Service, 4pm. Christmas Day Holy Communion Service,10am. Stainbeck United Reformed Church 19 December Family Service 10.45am Carols by Candlelight, 6.30pm, followed by mince pies. 20 December Family Christingle, 7pm. Carols, mince pies & other Christmas goodies. 24 December Midnight Communion, 11.30pm

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Alcohol. Copious amounts are consumed throughout the season. People start stocking up in early December as if prohibition were making a comeback. Coca Cola Advert. We all know Christmas doesn’t really start until that Coca Cola ad comes on TV.

Dolling Up. Get out those glad rags! There are parties to go to. Dry clean that tux, dust off that ball gown, make a hair appointment and have a facial!

Family. Petty arguments spring up, the kids are on a sugar-induced hyperactive rampage, Granny is grumpy in the corner, but we all come together to feast and be merry.

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He’s Behind You! What would Christmas be without a cheesy pantomime?

It’s a Wonderful Life. Popcorn, blankets, cosy fire and a Christmas classic.

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Baubles. Who knew there were so many varieties? It’s a nightmare! You could just spray paint a couple of golf balls and leave it at that, but every year you are enticed to buy more. Making your own can be fun. Over the years we have collected beautiful decorations – some made by friends and relations, some by children at primary school, some purchased at art or craft fairs. Each one tells a story which is conjured up each time you hang it on a tree. Embarrassing Moments. With all that food, drink, tinsel and the possibility of a karaoke machine, Yuletide is a minefield of embarrassing moments waiting to happen.

Gifts. We spend a great deal of time stressing about what gift to get for whom. Hopefully, you’ve kept your November issues of North Leeds Life and are making use of our Gift Guide!

Jingle Bells. You may not hear bells the rest of the year, but soon as December rolls around, there’s a bell ringing version of every song ever created.

Kids. Of course the season is all about the kids, with their list of demands and attempts to convince us they haven’t been naughty all year (we’ll just brush that month of detentions aside). But at midnight on Christmas Eve, like magic, we’re all kids once more (clearly, we’ve watched that Coca Cola advert one too many times).

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Negotiations. Where will you have Christmas dinner? What’s the maximum spend on any one gift? Christmas is like working at the United Nations when it comes to keeping everyone happy. Office Parties. A great chance to see your uptight co-workers let loose – something to mock them about for the rest of the year! Returns. It may be ‘the thought that counts’, but there are an awful lot of returns and exchanges happening come January. Be sure to hang on to those receipts! Santa. No matter how old you are, it’s always a thrill to see a really authentic looking Santa Claus. Deep down, we all hope for a Miracle on 34th Street. TV. It’d be easy to do nothing but watch TV over Christmas. The soaps are the real treat though. In real life, Christmas is a joyous time, in soaps, it’s full of punch ups, explosions and murder. Wrapping Paper. There is some truly beautiful wrapping paper around and it makes for a lovely looking pile of gifts under the tree. Remember to recycle though!

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Music. Christmas is a wonderful time of year but the music is awful. It’s the same six songs played on repeat for six weeks. If we hear ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ one more time… If you’re looking for Christmas music that has a little more edge, try the Ramsey Lewis, Beach Boys or Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas albums, Winter Winds by Mumford and Sons, Fairytale of New York by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl. And, if you prefer something a little more dramatic, there’s always Christmas Sarajevo 12/24 by Trans Siberian Orchestra. Pine Needles. There’s nothing quite like the smell of a lovely Christmas tree permeating through the house, but you’re vacuuming up pine needles until February. Quality Street. You’re already thinking of your favourites, aren’t you? We will arm wrestle anyone for one of those flat, toffee ones with the gold wrappers. Unity. Whatever feud is happening between family and friends, let’s call a ceasefire over the Yuletide season.

Visitors. You may not see people all year, but at Christmas, everyone comes around. Come January, you’ll have had so many people through your house, you’ll wish you’d have charged admission. X-rays. Is Christmas really complete without at least one trip to the hospital? We think not. Icy pavements, food poisoning, alcohol poisoning, falling over gifts – something will get you!

Yelling. If you manage to make it through the stress of the Yuletide season without letting fly at someone at least once, you deserve a Nobel Peace Prize.

Zzzzz. It may well be a joyous time of year, but it’s also utterly exhausting. ‘Tis definitely the season to have extra naps!

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TWENTY FIVE YEARS IN WEST PARK! Tocco Magico Hair Creation on Otley Road in West Park is celebrating in style! It is twenty five years since Ascanio and Salvatore threw open the doors of the salon on 5th December 1985 and they will be offering all their customers a glass of champagne throughout the month of December to mark this milestone. His success is underlined by the fact that he is the only original business on the West Park Parade to still be in operation. He puts his success down to high standards and affordable pricing, together with always being on trend with his styling. Ascanio prides himself not only on 25 years of business in this location, but also on the fact that his staff stick with him and so do his customers. “My staff have been with me for years”, he told us. “This is why we have such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere here. Some of my clients first came to see me in 1985 and they are still coming to see me! I even have clients who come from London, Scotland and abroad! I would like to say a great big ‘thank you’ to all my staff who have been so loyal over the years, and, of course, my wonderful clients. Here’s to the next 25 years!”

SOME OF MY CLIENTS FIRST CAME TO SEE ME IN 1985 AND THEY ARE STILL COMING TO SEE ME! Tocco Magico are celebrating 25 years in our West Park salon during December! And all month long we will be offering our customers FREE CHAMPAGNE when you visit. Our success has been built on always offering the latest styling trends, as well as classic cuts and styles. From high quality colours and tints from Italy, to the most stylish wedding hair, we do it all. Always high quality, always at affordable prices.

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Lawnswood School can trace its history back to the Leeds Mechanics’ Institute with the establishment in 1845 of a dayschool for boys, the Mathematical & Commercial School, followed a few years later in 1854 by the Ladies’ Educational Institution. By 1897 the boys were based in Rossington Street occupying a new building opened by Sir James Kitson. The Leeds Boys Modern School was a department of The Leeds Institute of Science, Arts and Literature, and it was only in 1906 that the authority of the school was transferred to the education committee of Leeds City Council. Meanwhile, the girls’ fee paying school (six guineas a term in 1928) was at a ‘safe distance’ from the boys in separate premises. Possibly to avoid the attention of the boys, the school went through a series of name changes – the Leeds Girls School, then by 1909 the Leeds Girls’ Modern School, becoming Lawnswood High School in 1931. As the name suggests, this final move was to a new site shared with the boys of Leeds Modern. Both schools were officially opened in 1932 by HRH Prince George, who later became the Duke of Kent. The 1944 Education Act saw the girls’ school become ‘maintained’ and the kindergarten and junior departments were gradually phased out. Then fees were abolished and places allocated by a common entrance examination. Despite sharing a site at Lawnswood, the two schools still maintained a strict policy of segregation of the sexes, although the girls’ school website www.lawnswoodhighschool.com gives an interesting view of the various furtive ways in which the girls and boys sought to meet.

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JACOB’S

www.northleedslife.co.uk By Jacob Rosen

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY INDULGENT! Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for cooks. Family and friends are welcomed in, often in great numbers, solely, it appears, to cram vast amounts of food into their rather rotund bellies! Whether it’s a few festive drinks with vol-au-vents and little rounds of smoked salmon, or the visit of rarely seen uncles and aunts for whom an anisescented ham with plenty of trimmings is in order, there is always work to be done. Festive flavours are rich, spicy and aromatic, with plenty of booze and fruit: orange and cloves; brandy and port with plums; nutmeg and allspice. Turkey, however, I find disappoints. There is something very uninspiring in the slightly bland meat, which, if not cooked very precisely can be rather dry. For this reason many enjoy lovely feathered game birds, or maybe a goose with fat so bountiful as to never let the meat dry out. And, it provides utterly superb roast potatoes! Or, how about trying the gamier pheasant or partridge? In fact, push the boat out, and roast a leg or loin of wild boar! I have called a handful of local butchers in north Leeds and all could supply these with a bit of notice. Later this week I shall be stuffing a loin of wild boar with chestnuts and mushrooms, after a long soak in some red wine (the boar, not myself!), then very slowly roasting it.

Later this week I shall be stuffing a loin of wild boar with chestnuts and mushrooms, after a long soak in some red wine (the boar, not myself!) Cooking is a wonderful way to gain an insight into other cultures and history and to find inspiration. Scandinavian Christmas food provides a welcome change from hearty British dishes – Salmon Gravad Lax is an easy to prepare, refreshing alternative to smoked salmon, and the potato and anchovy gratin dish Jansson’s Temptation is remarkably versatile if you’re looking for a way to turn yesterday’s leftovers into something new and exciting. For sweets, the only place to turn to is Italy: the light, sweet cake of Pannatone and Pandoro, the bittersweet almond Ricciarelli and Amaretti biscuits, and my mother’s favourite – the candied fruitcake Panforte. We may chastise ourselves for overindulging at this time of year, but why not? It’s a time to savour special treats and ingredients not enjoyed throughout the year. It shouldn’t be dreaded as a time of toil and hard work, but looked forward to and addressed with more celebratory flair than usual. Just spare a thought for the cook! northleedslife.co.uk | December 2010 19

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It was a love of independent gift shops that prompted Lynne Denton and Rachel Mitten to open Wrapped back in 2005. With no retail experience (except for Lynne’s Saturday job at Woolworths back in the late 70s!), they took the plunge and their small but perfectly formed shop has been selling beautiful, unusual and quirky gifts ever since. Whatever the occasion, Wrapped have got it covered. Make sure you take a peek inside next time you’re in Horsforth.

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We love advising people and helping them choose the most suitable gifts, and hope that our enthusiasm for the products inspires them. Apart from the free advice (!), we offer a free wrapping service (with an opportunity to make a donation to Martin House Hospice).

Wrapped is an Aladdin’s Cave of unusual, high quality gifts and accessories, with fabulous selections not only for women, but also men and babies.

With Christmas rapidly approaching, we think our table accessories in bold reds and purples will be a great hit and will make any table look absolutely superb. We also have gifts for men that are quirky and amusing, including leather goods, cufflinks and a range of gifts from the Danish company Menu. We also have a great selection of on-trend ‘Stacking Rings’ that allow you to create your own striking jewellery. Plus there are beautiful silk scarves, stylish handbags and wonderful teddy bears from Gund and Charlie Bears. And, our baby gifts are gorgeous!

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We have an extensive range of jewellery featuring unusual designs from Africa, Israel, the US, Germany and some

We love choosing the products for Wrapped and we think our choice reflects what our customers really like – high quality, individual items, with a touch of humour and at just the right price. We have a fantastic selection of greetings cards and can even offer a ‘custom made’ service for special occasions. And, we are definitely the shop for stocking fillers.

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AIRFIX AT DINSDALES IN HEADINGLEY If you are stuck for gift ideas for certain family members, this could be the answer! Dinsdales (the only independent art store in the area) now stocks Airfix kits for all ages and skill levels. Airfix is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, as a whole new generation of hobbyists discovers the pleasure of gluing models together, painting and displaying them. Sets range from just over £5 to an impressive £50 for the Sailing Ship gift set. Dinsdales also stocks the full range of Humbrol enamel paints. Dinsdales has a huge range of all types of artists’ supplies, to suit any casual or professional artist. Right now there are numerous special offers available, from wooden box sets and half price easels, to discounted artists’ pads. Established in 1883, Dinsdales has been serving the creative community in Leeds for over 125 years. Dinsdalaes, 6-8 Chapel Place, Headingley, LS6 3HY. Tel: 0113 2781700, email: sales@dinsdales.com, www.dinsdales.com

GREEN TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas is bad news for the environment so how can we enjoy the festive season and keep it ‘green’? Planning is important when supermarket shopping. Buy what you need so there is no waste. Reduce food miles by choosing local and seasonal vegetables and meat. Avoid cards with glitter or metallic wrapping paper as neither can be easily recycled. Trees with a cut trunk can be recycled at many Leeds Council facilities. However, if you buy a tree with roots, it can be planted in your garden and dug up year after year. LED bulbs, for the tree lights, use less electricity than the traditional. Remember to keep the central heating thermostat at a sensible, not tropical setting! For presents, why not try one of the many ‘virtual gifts’ offered by charities? There are many environmentally friendly options from adopting a pygmy hippo to planting a mile of hedgerow – the choice is bewildering. Perhaps a subscription to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust or The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds would spark a dormant interest in nature. The junior equivalents are Wildlife Watch and Young Explorers. A selection of food and a feeder to attract the local birds (a squirrel guard is almost essential in suburban gardens) will give hours of interest and pleasure. How about making gifts? One of our favourites last year was a cardboard box, covered with Christmas paper and filled with beautifully decorated jars of home made chutneys, jams and lavender bags. This gift had so much love and care wrapped in it, we were thrilled recipients. After Christmas, remember to recycle all you can. St Chad’s Church web site (www.freespace.virgin. net/st.chads./giving/recycling ) gives details of many local charities which are happy to receive your pre-loved possessions, or unwanted gifts looking for a new home. In the New Year, resolve to live greener!

Graeme Lindsay-Jones pictured with the Airfix range.

Suzanne Dalton, St Chad’s Green Team

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GARDENROUND-UP

By Kath Hall, Paxton Horticultural Society

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Plant catalogues have been dropping through letterboxes for a couple of months – you could spend a fortune! Make sure you have the room for new plants and that the species will survive in the North. Most bulbs have been planted by now, but tulips are best left until this month. Remember to put some wire netting under the surface to stop squirrels getting at them. There are plenty of bare rooted roses around. Don’t discount those in supermarkets, they are just as good as those found in garden centres. Prepare the ground by digging over well and adding compost. Take care to label each plant before discarding the packaging. Put them into a bucket with enough water to cover the roots and leave overnight. This helps to straighten out the roots and gives them a good drink before planting. Make sure they are firmly planted to stop any wind or frost from lifting them. Sadly, some garden centres sell roses that have just been potted

up so roots haven’t had time to settle. Beware of plants that have moss or weeds as they have been hanging around too long. As this month progresses, borders and beds can look dull. Think about planting salx and cornus to give colour through until spring. Prune them back hard so that new stems grow and colour up for the winter. Winter flowering heathers give a nice sunlit look to a dark corner but needs room to grow. Lonicera nitida ‘baggenson gold’ is a small leafed shrub that can be clipped into shape but needs a sunny position to retain its brilliant colour. Hardwood cuttings can still be taken from trees and shrubs. Select a cutting a foot in length, make a clean sloping cut at the top just above a leaf joint and a straight one at the bottom below a joint, and dip the lower part in hormone rooting powder. Dig a small trench in a shady spot with a mixture of sharp sand at the bottom and rest the labelled cutting on the base. Firm it well in and a year on they will have rooted to either pot up or plant out.

AS THIS MONTH PROGRESSES, BORDERS AND BEDS CAN LOOK DULL. THINK ABOUT PLANTING SALX AND CORNUS TO GIVE COLOUR THROUGH UNTIL SPRING.

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THE START OF A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP! ....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Divino on Otley Road in Adel has been calling to me for some time – you know the way it is, you drive by and say “We must go to Divino’s”, and promptly forget until the next time you’re driving by! Well, finally, we booked a table and I think it was the start of a beautiful friendship! We had planned a family dinner and it was the perfect opportunity to try this neighbourhood ‘ristorante italiano’. Situated on the site of the former Bellini’s, Divino’s threw open their doors two years ago this month. Its aim was to bring some of the best Italian cuisine to the area and to present it in a stylish setting of striking Italian design – the furniture, lighting and fabrics were all imported especially from Italy. TALENTED CHEFS AND THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS They boast talented chefs, the best and freshest ingredients (sourced from the best suppliers both local and continental) and friendly, knowledgeable staff – and I’d have to agree. With five people trying to make up their minds over an extensive menu, this was going to take some time. A bowl of olives appeared and some interesting bread to help fuel the decision making. Our rather loquacious table finally fell silent as the starters arrived – spare ribs that fell off

the bone in a rich sauce; Frutti di Mare (£6.95) marinated seafood on a bed of celery, sweet peppers and red onions; Salmon Tartar – a lovely refreshing dish of chopped raw salmon infused with dill and lemon on a bed of salad; Caprino (£6.25) – grilled goat’s cheese, drizzled with honey with sweet pepper salad; and Mozzarella in Carroza (£6.25), deep fried Mozzarella and ham, encased in bread and served with a rich tomato sauce. The silence was followed by a flurry of activity as everyone demanded a taste of everyone else’s! ....................................................

WE HAD PLANNED A FAMILY DINNER AND IT WAS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO TRY THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD ‘RISTORANTE ITALIANO

.................................................... MMMMM MMMMM! Now, we were really looking forward to the main course. Two of us opted for pasta – a nice spicy Arrabbiata (£7.95) and rich Spaghetti Bolognese (£7.75). On the recommendation of our waiter I tried the beautifully fresh Halibut from the Specials menu, topped with vine cherry tomatoes in a delicate sauce with a touch of saffron, with a rocket and parmesan salad as a side dish – fabulous! The Anatra al Pepe (£13.95), breast of duck with shallots, peppercorns and cream brandy sauce got equal

rave review and the Agnello Alle Erbe (£15.95), boneless breast of lamb with a herby breadcrumb crust on a bed of Savoy cabbage with a marsala sauce was superbly juicy and succulent with just the right amount of pinkness. LIGHT, REFRESHING AND OH SO GOOD! I know, it was greedy to actually think of dessert – but everything had been so good so far, we just had to try. You know how cheesecake can be fairly heavy? Not here. The blueberry and raspberry cheesecake was moussey, light and refreshing, the Crème Brulée – great, the Lemon Tarte and Apple and Ginger Crumble were both encased in a wonderfully short pastry, light and crumbly – the perfect way to round off such a meal. NOW THEY WANT TO TAKE ME TO ITALY FOR CHRISTMAS! Well why not? It may be Italy in Adel but a little bit of Buon Natale can never go amiss when it comes to celebrating Christmas. Divino’s are offering a three course Christmas Lunch (from mid November) for just £14.95; three course Christmas Dinner (also from mid November) from £22.95; and a special New Year’s Eve Dinner with three courses for just £29.95, including a glass of bubbly!

EATING EARLY IS GOOD Divino’s also has an excellent Early Bird Menu – two courses for just £10.95 and three for £13.95, available seven days a week 12 – 2.30pm and 5.30 – 7pm (except Saturday). And, there’s a great Children’s Menu too! .................................................... Divino, 473 Otley Road, Adel, LS16 7NR. Tel: 0113 230 0600 www.divinorestaurant.co.uk

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Bird Watch with Stan Kenyon

Woodpeckers climb and excavate nest holes in trees. Their drumming action on dead wood in spring is a sure sign of their presence on territory. Flight is in deep undulations. Of the three all-year residents, the most familiar is the great spotted woodpecker in woods, parks and gardens and now a regular visitor to bird tables. It is a black and white bird with large oval shoulder patches and red under the tail. Males only have a red hind crown. Bright green with crimson crowns, green woodpeckers are larger and more rural, preferring open areas near trees which resound with their loud laughing calls. Lesser spotted woodpeckers, only chaffinch size, are black above with white bars across wings and back, the male sporting a red crown. Shy and elusive, they inhabit deciduous woods, parkland and river valleys with alders. The first two are increasing widely but the lesser spotted is now very scarce, though easily overlooked.

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I’m pretty strict when it comes to celebrations. Birthdays? Fine. Anniversaries? Only significant ones. Work leaving parties? – well how long did they work there? If it was only a few months they can really stroll off into the sunset without me chipping in for a gift. I don’t partake in dancing around Stonehenge for the summer solstice, I hate Halloween and don’t even talk to me about Bonfire night. But Christmas….ahh, I LOVE Christmas. I love Christmas lights and shopping when it’s a bit nippy out. I say I don’t mind it being a bit nippy – having spent the last three years living in Canada, nippiness is much preferred to the minus 35, snow up to your knees, fear of frostbite kind of cold that goes with Christmas there. I love how the season makes everyone a little happier. It even manages to melt my ice queen heart. I love sending Christmas cards, making eggnog and hiding presents before the big day. And, I feel at ease with you now so I trust you enough to tell you this: I may very well be 29, but I am still the first one up on Christmas morning, waking everyone up to open gifts. I love all of that, I really do. The only thing I can’t stand about Christmas is the music. Can we all just make a pact to put the Mariah Carey Christmas album and that God awful song by Slade in an incinerator? .............................................................................................

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Ascanio Pagliaro

by Eveleigh Bradford

THEY LIVED IN HEADINGLEY

Geoffrey Wooler (1911-2010)

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There can’t be many distinguished surgeons who would choose to open a restaurant on their retirement, but this is what Geoffrey Wooler did, here in Headingley – a mark of his bold and adventurous spirit. This spirit had been evident throughout his life. He was born in 1911 into a well-to-do Leeds family, who had made their money from a successful business in sanitary engineering. By the time he was born, his mother had lost her sight through an infection, but it was a close, happy family. He remembered with affection his nursemaid, who taught him to knit and crochet – skills which he never lost and later declared were invaluable in his surgical career! At eighteen, uncertain what direction to take, he followed his brother to Cambridge to study law, but he found it dull stuff and he switched to medicine, which fascinated him. After graduating, he started on his clinical work in a London hospital. His future looked mapped out for him. But in 1939, when he was only 28, the expected pattern of his life was shattered, as it was for so many young men, by the outbreak of war. He was called up and drafted into the Royal Army Medical Corps as a surgeon. He worked on the battlefront, first in North Africa and then in the front line of the invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy, notably at Monte Cassino. He had to operate in the most primitive of field hospitals, in desperate conditions, in the thick of the battle. During a period of three years he operated on some 3,000 men wounded in the fighting, some of them with terrible injuries. By the time he was demobilised in 1946 he had been promoted to Lt.Col. and had been ‘mentioned in despatches’. He returned to Leeds in 1947 to take up the post of consultant in cardio-thoracic surgery at the Infirmary. This was a time when the first heart-lung

machines were being developed in this country and he managed to secure one of the prototypes for the Infirmary. He and his team of surgeons experimented with the new machine until they felt confident enough to operate on their first patient. He continued to develop new techniques and in 1957 led one of the world’s greatest surgical advances when he and his team performed a successful open-heart operation. His pioneering work attracted international recognition, and inspired others to follow him into this vital life-saving field of cardiac surgery. On a personal level his warmth, humour and generosity of spirit won him many friends all over the world. Some of his fellow surgeons formed a society in his honour, and in 1989 put up a plaque commemorating his work at the entrance to the Leeds Infirmary. He kept in touch with his many overseas friends and colleagues and travelled widely. He had particularly close links with Italy and Yugoslavia, and bought houses in both countries – the ancient house he owned and restored in the island of Korcula was specially dear to him. When he retired from the Infirmary in 1974, he looked round for a fresh challenge. He decided to open a restaurant in a property he owned in Shaw Lane, Headingley – against everyone’s advice. This bold venture was not a success – he wrote about it later under the heading ‘how not to run a restaurant’! – and a year later he gave it up. He continued to travel and enjoy the company of family and friends, spending his later years at his home in the Dales and at Shaw Grange, Headingley. In 1999, aged 88, he published his memoirs, ‘Pig in a Suitcase’, full of memories of his war experiences and other anecdotes of his varied and adventurous life. He died earlier this year. northleedslife.co.uk | December 2010 27

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY! Christmas gives us an excuse to seek out all those wonderful taste sensations that we associate with childhood or special Christmases – rich fruit cakes, Christmas puddings, dried and candied fruit and nuts, wonderful Italian Pannetone; cheeses that have a life of their own; smoked salmon and numerous other fishy delights, not to mention the array of meat and fowl.

Lane in Headingley has stocked up in preparation and has just about everything you’d need if you’re planning to tackle your grandmother’s cake recipe.

make up gift bags to order from their selection of chutneys, relishes, jams and curds. Try their special Christmas sandwich homemade game terrine with rich port chutney, fresh tomato, rocket and lettuce!

Check out Salvo’s Salumeria on St Anne’s Parade for Italian specialities. Cranberries Deli in Adel has some wonderful mulled wines and ciders from Lyme Bay, and they offer a range of exciting hampers, chocolates and This is a great preserves. Try Pookie opportunity to seek & Grumps on New out little speciality Road Side, Horsforth, food stores and Christmas is a great opportunity for an amazing farmers’ markets in selection of goodies. our area. Pop along to seek out little speciality food If you know someone to Headingley’s stores and farmers markets in who likes chocolate, Farmers’ Market I dare you to go in to our area on 11th December, Patisserie Viennoise Bramhope Farmers’ on Westgate in Otley Market at Robert Pickles and Potter in Queen’s and come out empty handed! Craven Memorial Hall also on Arcade and central Headingley Wharfedale Deli in Burley-in11th, Otley Farmers’ Market have a selection of Christmas Wharfedale does lovely Christmas on 19th December, and Otley gift bags filled with wonderful baskets as well as Stollen, Country Market Christmas chutneys and jams from Elizabeth Christmas cakes and freshly Spectacular on 17th December, Smedley, coffee from Pollards made mince pies in addition to all 11.30am at Burras Lane Scout of Sheffield, amazing herb tea manner of deli fare. Hut, Otley – you’ll find all kinds blends from Brew tea of Liverpool of seasonal fare and gift ideas. and wonderful homemade The Natural Food Store on North Christmas cake. They will also If you’re planning something special meatwise, check with your local butcher and order early! Butchers in our area include: Headingley Farm Butchers, North Lane, Headingley. Woodends, Otley Road, Adel. Mortons, Town Street, Horsforth. Megsons, Alexandra Road, Horsforth. JB Wilkinsons, Tredgold Avenue, Bramhope, Weegmann’s, Market Place, Otley. Geo. Middlemiss, 3 Market Street, Otley. Lishman’s, Leeds Road, Ilkley. 28 December 2010 | northleedslife.co.uk

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DECK THE HALLS! Soon the tree buying frenzy will break out! We have already heard of people who have had to be restrained to stop them putting up trees in November – but the real crazy time is almost upon us. Choosing the right tree for some becomes an obsession. They’ll search high and low, often buying two, in case one isn’t quite right. One of the best places to look is The Vale Stables on Grove Lane in Headingley (07894 733618). In addition to great trees you’ll find holly and mistletoe, beautiful wreaths made with natural foliage and berries, lovely potted seasonal plants like azaleas and cyclamen, and logs to throw on your fire to roast those chestnuts! What’s more, 50p from every tree sold is donated to Shire Oak School. Floral Expression at 568b Meanwood Road (0113 274 4484) has beautiful fresh, handmade holly, fruit and woodland Christmas wreaths. Plus, Christmas trees, wreaths and stands will be available at St Chad’s, Otley Road, Far Headingley, on 4th, 11th and 18th December, from Harris’s on North Lane, Headingley, and Wood Nook Nursery on Parkside Road, Meanwood.

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MUSICAL FOR CHRISTMAS!

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Shape-shifters, spirits and ghostly apparitions will haunt the West Yorkshire Playhouse stage this Christmas in Charles Dickens’ classic seasonal tale A Christmas Carol. This timeless story has been adapted by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery and seasoned composer Jason Carr into a spectacular new musical. Following its critically acclaimed staging at Birmingham Repertory Theatre last year, A Christmas Carol is brought to the Playhouse by director Nikolai Foster and designer Colin Richmond and is sure to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats as strange apparitions and spooky spectres reveal the true meaning of Christmas.

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A new cast is headed by Philip Whitchurch, who played Billy’s father in Broadway and West End productions of Billy Elliot. He also played Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill and kooky neighbour Tyler in six series of BBC One sitcom My Hero. Mrs Fezziwig is played by accomplished actress and singer Beverly Klein, and Robert Finlayson and Sarah Moyle fill the roles of Bob and Mrs Cratchitt. This spectacular musical is at The Playhouse until Saturday 15th January. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Box Office on 0113 213 7700 or visiting www.wyp.org.uk

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ONE OF MOZART’S GREATEST CHORAL WORKS Mozart’s Great Mass, containing some spectacular double choruses which require great virtuosity on the part of the singers, is part of a major Mozart concert at Leeds Town Hall, 7.30pm on Saturday 29th January.

Great Mass are less clear. As the Mass had not been commissioned, perhaps he decided to concentrate on other money making projects. Several lesser composers have tried to ‘complete’ it, with varying degrees of success.

Leeds Festival Chorus will be performing with the acclaimed Northern Sinfonia, conducted by Simon Wright, and soloists Elizabeth Watts and Sophie Bevan (soprano), Nicholas Mulroy (tenor) and Neil Baker (bass-baritone).

It was originally intended as a work which would introduce his wife, Constanze, to his family, and at its first performance in Salzburg, she was the soloist in some of the most beautiful music ever written for the soprano voice.

Mozart never completed his two greatest choral works: the Requiem and the Great Mass in C minor. He died while writing the Requiem, but his reasons for not finishing the

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TIMES PAST AND CHRISTMAS PRESENT! Leeds Civic Trust often figures in the local press when city developments are being discussed, which is hardly surprising since amongst its major aims are the encouragement of high standards of design, architecture and town planning. But did you know that it also exists to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the city and locality?

We organise visits to major new buildings throughout the year, every February we put on a series of lunchtime talks on the history of Leeds, and in the summer there is a programme of guided walks exploring the history of the city, followed by a buffet supper. But there is more! The Leeds Civic Trust bookshop is the best place to look for books on the history of Leeds – books of pictures, old maps, the history of particular buildings, the history of Leeds transport, and books on almost every district of the city. Most are surprisingly inexpensive, with many costing less than £5. All have that special local appeal and would make excellent Christmas presents. Our bookshop, in Wharf Street, just off The Calls, is open 10am – 1pm Monday to Friday. You can also buy gift tokens for books or for membership. And you could even sign up as a member yourself! Kevin Grady Director, Leeds Civic Trust

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LEEDS PHIL TO PERFORM FULL MESSIAH Leeds Philharmonic Chorus will perform Handel’s Messiah in its entirety at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 11th December. The Chorus is looking forward to the challenge of singing it in full, as it is more usual to sing this work with several movements omitted. The Phil will be accompanied by the highly-regarded Manchester Camerata, one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, conducted by Mark Hindley. Mark took over as Chorus Master in 2008 and, together with Music Director David Hill, has been helping the Phil go from strength to strength. The soloists are four exciting, award-winning young singers: soprano Sarah Power, alto Julianne Young, tenor James Greer, and bass Philip Smith. The organist is Christopher Johns. Tickets £15-£30 from Box Office 0113 224 3801 or www.leedsphil.org.

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CHEERS FOR CHRISTMAS! Once again, Theatre of the Dales is touring Three Cheers for Christmas. It will be previewed at Rawdon Quaker Meeting House on Sunday 12th December at 7.30pm (donations to Amnesty).

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A festive treat for all the family, it features three Kings, three Shepherds and the three Spirits who teach Scrooge that Christmas isn’t the humbug he takes it for. A comic tale from the Wakefield mystery plays, Mak the Sheepstealer flows into the touching storyline of Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors to form a perfect companion piece to Dickens’ timeless Christmas Carol. And as if that weren’t enough, they’re adding an old mummers’ play this year, in which St. George fights a dragon and meets - you guessed it - Father Christmas. Theatre of the Dales’ open-air Shakespeare next summer will be Much Ado About Nothing, directed by David Robertson and set in the post-war forties. Venues so far include Sledmere House (July 24), Knaresborough Castle (July 27) and Kirkstall Abbey (July 28/29/30). For more, visit www.theatreofthedales.co.uk or call David on 0113 274 0461.

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................................................................................................................................................................................................... Cast Wed 1 Dec, O2 Martyn Joseph Fri 3 Dec, Basquiat Strings + Brodsky Quartet Tues Academy, £20. Scouse Brudenell Social Club. Seb Rochford Sat 4 7 Dec, 7.30pm, The indie band featuring Described by Q Magazine Dec, Howard Assembly Venue, Leeds College of catchy melodies & the as ‘somewhere between Room. 7:45pm, £10. An Music, playing Schubert, distinctive voice of John Mark Knopfler & Chris intimate show of stringKorngold, Beethoven. Power. Rea, with touches of led dark jazz featuring the Tickets: £19/£17 from Springsteen grit’. mesmerising drums of 0113 224 3801 www. Alexander Romanovsky Seb Rochford from Polar leedsconcertseason.com Wed 1 Dec, The Venue Jenny & Johnny Fri 3 Bear. (Leeds College of Music). Dec, Brudenell Social Mr Shiraz Tues 7 Dec, 1:05 – 1.55pm. Free. Club. £14. Actress & Chris Helme Sat 4 Dec, The Cockpit. West Programme of works by singer Jenny Lewis (of Rilo Milos. £5. Formerly Yorkshire’s finest ska-core Mozart, Tchaikovsky & Kiley) & singer-songwriter, with The Seahorses & band. Support from New Rachmaninov Johnathan Rice perform The Yards now with a Riot. upbeat songs with twangy chilled-out acoustic show Wolves in the Throne guitars & catchy indie-pop drawing on Dylan, Van Ty Segall Tues 7 Dec, Room Wed 1 Dec, from hooks. Morrison & Tim Buckley. Brudenell Social Club. £6. 8pm Brudenell Social Lo-Fi 60’s garage rock Club. £9. A swiftly rising Saw Doctors Sat 4 Dec, DJ Lubi Jovanovic + influenced psych-pop. force in the extreme O2 Academy, £21.50. Bob Birch Hammond music world. Classic electric folk rock Organ Trio + Guest DJs The Courteeners + Miles from Tuam with a good Sat 4 Dec, Toast Bar & Kane Wed 8 Dec, O2 James Taylor Quartet Irish sense of humour Bistro, 9pm until 2am, Academy. Manchester’s Thurs 2 Dec, Leeds thrown in. free. Swinging Hammond The Courteeners have a University Union, £10. The funk & DJ Lubi playing the gritty, electrifying sound legendary UK funkmeister Orchestra of Opera best in Funk, Jazz & Latin (Babyshambles meets & Hammond guru playing North Sat 4 Dec, Leeds grooves. The Smiths). The singer rare groove & jazz funk, Town Hall. 7:30pm, of Liverpool band The mixed with a little soul. £9.50 – £27.50. Menomena Sat 4 Dec, Rascals, Miles Kane Includes RimskyBrudenell Social Club. currently co-fronts The Mark Olson Thurs 2 Dec, Korsakov’s Overture: £6. Portland-based Last Shadow Puppets Brudenell Social Club, May Night), Prokofiev’s experimental indie, for with Arctic Monkeys’ Alex £12. Americana crooner, Piano Concerto No 3, & fans of Mercury Rev, Turner. former with critically Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Grandaddy & Flaming acclaimed alt-country Lips. SAA-UK Giuliano band The Jayhawkers Crabophone Presents! Modarelli, Bhupinder Biscuithead & the Biscuit Madness + Paul Heaton Singh Chaggar Wed 8 Lindy Hop Heaven: Badgers, Naymedici from Sun 5 Dec, O2 Academy, Dec, The Venue (Leeds The Cadillac Kings Fri Manchester, Ukulele £35 advance. The original College of Music). 1.05 3 Dec, TJ’s Woodhouse Bitchslap plus Phillip Nutty Boys with all their – 1.55pm. Free. Tabla Club. 8.30 – 11.30pm. Johnson’s short film greatest hits, incl. ‘Baggy player & senior disciple of £10. Christmas jive & Manhattan. Sat 4 Dec Trousers’ & ‘It Must Be the great tabla virtuoso swing party. Music to 8pm at The Pack Horse, Love’. Plus Paul Heaton pandit Sharda Singh put a smile on your face Woodhouse Lane, LS2 best known for his work Sahai. Dress to impress! with The Housemartins & The Beautiful South.

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Rangda + Emeralds + Howlin’ Rain Wed 8 Dec, Brudenell Social Club. £7. Classic Americana songs full of luscious melodies & hip grinding grooves. Villagers Thurs 9 Dec, The Cockpit, £9. Mercury Prize nominees perform collection of fragile, emotional, dark & heartfelt songs blending acoustic, modern folk & alt-rock elements.

Damo Suzuki + That F***ing Tank + Humanfly Fri 10 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £6. Suzuki – legendary singer from Krautmeisters. That F***ing Tank have an international following through the volume & power of their live shows. Humanfly features former members of Canvas, playing Zeppelin-style rock.

Professor Green Sat 11 Dec, O2 Academy, £13.50. One of the UK’s best freestylers/rappers who has produced & collaborated with a host of musicians, incl Lily Allen. Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, Manchester Camerata Sat 11 Dec, Leeds Town Hall. 7:15pm. £15 - £30. A performance of Handel’s Messiah. Quodlibet Sat 11 Dec, 7.30pm, Grove Methodist Church, Town St. Horsforth. Early Music specialists. Tickets (£5) 0113 258 2662. The Creepshow Sun 12 Dec, The Cockpit. £9.50. Horrorbilly Canadians.

Joe Carnall & The Book Club Mon 13 Dec, The Well. From 3pm, £6. Featuring former members of Milburn & Arctic Monkeys.

Johnny Dickinson Wed 15 Dec, New Roscoe. 8pm, £8. Outstanding blues & folk slide guitarist, founder member of blues legends Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes. Acoustic Ladyland Wed 15 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £7.50. Electric jazz group that plays dirty rock ‘n’roll, tipped as one of ‘five incredible acts to watch in 2005’ by Observer Music Monthly. Foxes & Convicts, Wed 15 Dec, Milo, Free. Secret Sirens, This Many Boyfriends & Liz Reynolds all playing. The Lord Mayor’s Carol Concerts Thurs 16 Dec, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Leeds Town Hall, with Leeds Philharmonic Chorus & Rothwell Temperance Brass Band, in support of Lord Mayor’s charity appeals. £5/ £2.50 from 0113 224 3801 Roots: Brendan Croker & Support Fri 17 Dec, 8pm The New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Rd. Country blues. Bella Hardy:Bright Morning Star Tour Sat 18 Dec, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Tickets: £8 - £11. A young, talented folk singer from the Peak District. on tour with special guests Anna Massie & Chris Sherburn Mike Dawes & Amy Turk Sat 18 Dec, The Grove Inn. From 8pm, £5. A truly unique duo combining intricate finger–tapping guitar & gorgeous concert harp The Solicitors Sun19 Dec, New Roscoe. From 8pm, £5. 9-piece quality R’n’B & soul band with brass.

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The latest release from this London based outfit hits the ground running and the breakneck pace doesn’t let up. The Jim Jones sound draws heavily on 50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll and the garage rock proto-punk of The Sonics, MC5 and The Stooges, by way of psychobilly groups like The Cramps. Opener Dishonest John sets the stall out early, its clattery intro giving way to a cavalcade of propulsive drums, frantic piano pounding, heavy riffing distorted guitars and the throat ripping, strangulated vocal of a man possessed. It pretty much chugs on in this vein for the rest of the album. It’s relentlessly high octane and the band hammer it out like they damn well mean it, playing with verve, rhythmic precision and, particularly on piano, keen dexterity. What the record may lack in textural variety it makes up for with consistency and a singularity of purpose; it rocks really hard and it’s very loud. Simply put, these boys aren’t messing around. I’ve heard that The Jim Jones Review magic really comes alive on stage and I can well believe their live shows are a riot. However, while Burning Your House Down is a well produced, impressively performed set of songs guaranteed to get the blood pumping, it benefits somewhat from its brevity. Were it to exceed its thirty three minutes by much it would risk outstaying it’s welcome. By Brendan Campbell northleedslife.co.uk | December 2010 37

PIXEL JUNKIES TOP 5 FOR CHRISTMAS Over the last few years, more and more blockbuster video games have topped both children’s and some adults Christmas lists, causing a decision- making headache! That’s why this year North Leeds Life and Pixel Junkies have teamed up to bring you the definitive list of must have titles for this year’s festive season. Merry Christmas! XBOX/PS3/PC BBFC 18+ Call of Duty Black Ops With undoubtedly the largest following of any multiplayer console game ever, the sequel to last year’s COD: Modern Warfare 2, will be kicking butt and taking names this Christmas. An essential purchase for any tactical combat fan; Black Ops is not for the faint hearted or casual gamer. Featuring an all new, cinematic campaign and intense multiplayer action, Black Ops is bound to be at the top of many lists.

Wii BBFC N/A Just Dance 2 Another hugely popular sequel arrives in the form of this Wii based dancing extravaganza – this time the follow-up to 2009’s biggest surprise sales success. Just Dance 2 features a huge range of popular songs from the recent past right back to the 1950s, offering something for all the family and crucially allowing two players to dance together in time! Just Dance 2 is the perfect party game this Christmas.

PC BBFC N/A Football Manager 2011 Some might say this is a strange inclusion in a Christmas top five, but Football Manager titles return year on year and have always proved to be ‘Man of the Match’ in the race for the title of ‘Best Football Management Simulation’. Now with improved on and off pitch control, an enhanced 3D graphics engine and more players, teams and leagues than ever before, this year’s FM is without doubt the best yet.

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Wii BBFC N/A (PEGI 15+) James Bond: Goldeneye 007 This year’s remake of the classic N64 Goldeneye is important not only for nostalgic fans of the original, but also for a new generation of Bond and action game fans alike. Good news then, that the new Goldeneye is an enjoyable, well conceived reimagining of the best selling original game. Featuring all the best scenarios from the original film and a superb offline multiplayer mode with plenty of levels and characters, Goldeneye also offers fantastic value for money.

PS3 BBFC N/A Gran Turismo 5 With more delays than any other game in history, it’s debatable whether GT5 will emerge in time for Christmas at all. Despite this, early play testing of Sony’s epic racing simulator suggests that it will be more than worth the wait, with superb visuals, improved crash damage and improved AI coming together to create the most realistic game in its genre. Support for some of the most complex Racing Wheel/Pedal peripherals yet made also hints at GT5’s serious racing pedigree and could be an ideal gift for dad or older brother!

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CINDERELLA COMES TO THE CARRIAGEWORKS Prepare to shout at the villains and cheer the heroes when Cinderella comes to The Carriagworks this month. The show tells the traditional Christmas rags-to-riches story, complete with magic wand, pumpkins, a glittering coach, glass slipper and a spell which breaks when the clock chimes midnight. Featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, creative choreography, an action-packed storyline, slapstick comedy and plenty of audience participation, Cinderella is sure to be a festive hit with people of all ages. Actress Sue Hodge, who played cheeky French waitress and resistance fighter Mimi Labonq in the long-running BBC series ‘Allo ‘Allo, takes on the role of Fairy Godmother, CBBC presenter Jez Edwards, returns to The Carriageworks as Buttons, and Suzanne David stars as Cinderella, while ugly sisters Trinny (Roger Darrock) and Susannah (Stephen Howe), will be doing all they can to stop the happily-ever-after ending! ‘Cinderella’ is at The Carriageworks, Millennium Square, Leeds, from Friday 3rd December until Sunday 8th January. Tickets available from the Box Office on 0113 224 3801 or online at www.carriageworkstheatre. org.uk

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RALPH THORESBY RECEIVES FABULOUS NEW PIANO FROM CASIO MUSIC Following a successful project with Casio Music and Myleene Klass to celebrate Casio Music’s 30th birthday, the EMI Music Sound Foundation was given the opportunity to supply the latest Casio Celviano AP-420 piano to each of the specialist schools supported by the foundation. Ralph Thoresby School could not have been granted specialist status in the arts without the support of the Foundation. The London- based foundation is dedicated to supporting music development across the country and has already awarded £3,500,000 to more than 2,300 individuals, schools and music teachers for music education and the purchase of musical instruments. The Celviano is recommended as the ideal training instrument for piano students. “I am absolutely delighted with this gift”, said Brian Wilson, Director of Arts at Ralph Thoresby. “It has arrived at a most opportune moment with numbers of students in music increasing and the popularity of learning piano rising. This new model will take centre stage at our forthcoming Christmas Talent Show.”

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! Once again the NSPCC’s Letter from Santa fundraising initiative is giving family and friends the chance to send a special child a magical letter from Santa for a donation of just £5. While making a child feel extra special, this initiative also helps raise vital funds to support children who are less fortunate. The letter is personalised with the child’s name and age and confirms that Santa and his sleigh will be stopping off in their home town to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The letter is written in a hand script font and is beautifully illustrated on quality colourful paper. The envelope shows that it’s been safely delivered through ‘Express Rudolph Mail’! Also on offer is a Baby’s First Christmas letter from Santa, which is the perfect keepsake for newborns celebrating their first festive season. To order a Letter from Santa, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/santa or call 0845 839 9304. Everyone ordering a Letter from Santa this year will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a free family trip to Lapland.

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Burley Park Children’s Centre, St Matthias St. 16 Dec, 1.15 – 2.30pm, & 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 March, 21 April, 19 May, 23 June, 21 July. Tel: 275 5044

Leeds Junior TaeKwon Do Club Tues & Thurs 6 – 7pm (term time). St. Chad’s Primary School, Northolme Ave. Ages 5 – 12. Beginners welcome. Details: Alex Webster 07732274521

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FORMER PM OF HAITI VISITS CARDINAL HEENAN Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Prime Minister of Haiti from September 2008 to November 2009, visited Cardinal Heenan recently and spoke about the re-building of her country following the devastating earthquake in January, which killed more than 200,000 people. An estimated 1.5 million people are still homeless. The former premier was visiting the UK to highlight the work of ‘Progressio’, a charity that helps people in developing countries overcome poverty. Since leaving office, Mme Pierre-Louis has worked on the world stage to advocate the rebuilding of Haiti. She holds a visiting Professorship at Harvard University and is executive director of the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation (FOKAL), an educational organisation. “Our pupils really appreciated the opportunity to meet a world leader and learn about the challenges facing Haiti”, said Head Teacher, Liz Cox. “Madame Pierre-Louis was in the UK for only two days, during which time she addressed a conference on development in London and met national leaders. We are very grateful that she took time out of a busy schedule to meet our pupils.”

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AKKIES CLAIM TOURNOIS DE NANTES Leeds Akkies were recently invited to represent the Rugby League Conference at Stade Michel Lecointre and beat the Nantes Bretagne Vikings 2416 to claim the prestigious Tournois de Nantes. Veteran prop Rich ‘Wilf’ Wilkinson scored the match-clinching try in his farewell appearance, ending an open age playing career that began in the 1980s. In the women’s event, Akkies ladies missed out on further glory as French national champions Pugol claimed the honours in a hotly contested four-team tournament. The event was a typically flamboyant affair, with a lone piper leading the teams onto the pitch, rock music greeting every try and a lavish post-match reception in the pitchside marquee. “It was a fantastic trip that will live in the memory of all our players for a long time,” commented tour manager Lotti Sills. “We couldn’t have wished for more hospitable hosts and we look forward to welcoming them to Leeds in June for the return fixtures.” Below: Keith Sandu and Mike Wells celebrate with the Coupe de Nantes.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES COMMUNITY ACTIVE Abbey Runners Tues, 7.45pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, for local run & Thurs, 7.20pm, Leeds Met Beckett Park campus for coached track sessions. All standards of runner welcome. Details: www. abbeyrunners.co.uk Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) New members invited for winter season. All ages & abilities welcome, no ex - required. Practice Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm, Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www. briggate-morris.blogspot. com. Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Mon & Weds (term time), 7 – 9pm, Sports Hall Lawnswood School. Parents, children (accompanied) & wider community welcome. Details: Tony Magee 267 3728, baylis365@ btinternet.com. Kirkstall Harriers Running Club Mon & Wed, 6.50pm, Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome! Details: www. kirkstallharriers.org.

uk, kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.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: Roger 267 4716, Sara 287 6250. Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 8 - 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. On 2nd & 4th Tues of each month (Sept to June). Live band! No partner or experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra. freeuk.com Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926. Leeds Phoenix Folk Dancers - English Country Dancing at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms).Wed 8 – 10pm. Beginners welcome - partner not necessary. Details: 2611902

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Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha. org.uk Lindy Hop Dance Mons, Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm. No partner needed. Swing music. £5/£4. Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www. swingjiveleeds.com Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. No partner necessary. £2.50 incl refreshments. Details: 269 1791, 278 2300, pathynes001@tiscali. co.uk St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917 The Tuesday Club Dance the night away at The Village Hotel, Otley Road, LS16, 8–11pm. Great atmosphere & DJ. Over 25s. Smart dress. Only

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£3.50 Details: Reg on 01274 771285/ 07939 959400. Weetwood Walking Group Walk to a healthier life! Lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, control weight, improve flexibility, reduce risk of heart disease & stroke. Details: Rachel Hepton 07528 252412, rachel.hepton@wysport. co.uk ARTS & CRAFTS Beck Arts Trail Sun 5 Dec, 1– 5pm. The friendly hospitable pre Christmas art trail around artists’ houses in the Highburys area. This year there’s an additional poetry reading event.Pick up a trail map at café/cake shop ‘37’ on corner of Monkbridge Rd & Highbury Lane. Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 4 Dec, 10am - 4pm at Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. Honorary Member, Brian Morgan will teach Chinese Paper Cutting, combined with a buffet lunch. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm-Paxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall Lane. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@talktalk.net

Christmas Fair Sat 11 Dec, 10am – 1pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth. In aid of Leeds Feline Friends. Refreshments, tombola &b lots of stalls. All welcome.

Oxfam Poetry Evening Wed 1 Dec, 7pm at Oxfam Books, 15 Otley Rd, Headingley. The theme is ‘Money’. Free (donations welcome). Look out for in-store promotions at Oxfam Books in the run up to Christmas!

Christmas Market Fri 3 Dec (3 – 8pm)& Sat 4 Dec (10am – 3pm), St Gemma’s Hospice, Moortown. Non-drop Nordman Christmas trees & high quality gifts. Fresh festive food incl German sausage & mulled wine. Live music, games & Santa. Entry by donation.

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Christmas Bazaar Sat 4 Dec, 11am – 2pm, at City Church, Headingley Lane. Light lunch & refreshments, stalls with homemade produce, good quality gifts, Fair Trade & craft items, bran tub, raffles & a visit from Santa! Proceeds towards the refurbishment of Ashwood Centre. Christmas Fayre Sat 4 Dec, 11am – 2.30pm at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Christmas wreaths, plants, tombola, table top sale, café & Santa! Christmas Fair Sat 4 Dec, 10am – 12 noon, St. Augustine’s (Wrangthorn) Church Hall, Hyde Park Corner. Stalls, refreshments, bouncy castle, games, tombola free - All Welcome.

Christmas Fair Sat 4 Dec, 12 – 2pm at St Andrews Church, Butcher Hill, LS16. Refreshments, tombola, cakes, gifts, toys/books, toiletries & more! Churches Together in Headingley Drop into their Christmas Shop in the centre of Headingley during December (ex-Just Books location probably) .Relax over coffee & cakes. Books, Fair Trade food, cards & gifts available. Coffee & Cakes Sat 11 Dec, 10am – 12 noon at Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. Enjoy a well earned treat! Yummy cakes and coffee before you go and do your Christmas shopping! Saturday Coffee Morning 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist

Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees, juice & lots of chat every Saturday. Everyone welcome. Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm. Hyde Park Community Shop Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 1 – 4pm Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd. LS 3. Ladies, men’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac & more. 90% of things cost just £1. Headingley Pre School Christmas Fair Sat 11 Dec, 3 – 5pm in The Magic Garden, Shire Oak Primary, Wood Lane. Music & carols with The Salvation Army Band, stalls, tombola, raffle & refreshments. Moorlands School Spectacular Christmas Fair Sat 4 Dec, 2-5 pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Drive, Weetwood. Join in the Christmas fun. Santa will be there, plus lots of traditional fair fun & plenty of Christmas shopping opportunities. A fun-filled, festive afternoon for all the family.

cake stall, face painting & much more. Selection of food, mince pies & mulled wine. Small entry fee. Santa’s Coffee Morning Sat 4 Dec, 10.30am – 12 noon, Stainbeck United Reformed Church. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy coffee & conversation. Also cakes, books, Fair Trade goods & crafts for sale. All welcome. Proceeds to ‘Children in Distress’ Traditional Christmas Market Sat 4 Dec, 10am – 2pm at Meanwood Methodist Church (corner Monkbridge Rd & Stonegate, beside Waitrose). Lots of stalls, delicious homemade cakes, preserves, plants, cards & gifts, raffle etc. Enjoy a coffee, & sample their famous bacon butties & snacks. St Andrew’s Church Coffee Morning 3rd Sat every month 10.30am-12, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill. All Welcome Vintage Fair Sat 11/Sun 12 Dec (10am - 4pm), St. Gemma’s Hospice, Moortown. All the vintage, retro & antique treasures given to St. Gemma’s under one roof, incl. clothing, accessories, furniture, books, music & more, 1920s - 1980s. Entry by donation.

St Chad’s School Christmas Fair - Sat 4 Dec, 1 – 3pm. Santa’s Grotto, crafts, tombola,

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COMMUNITY NOTICES GROUPS/CLUBS Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.309pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.org.uk Book Club At Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley, 1st Tues of each month, 7.30pm. Details: 274 3818, oxfamshopf0839@ oxfam.org.uk

Bramhope Round Table Every 2nd Tues. Fun, friendship & fundraising (in that order!). All men between 18 & 45 welcome. Details: www. bramhoperoundtable. co.uk, info@ bramhope844.co.uk

Kaleidoscope Social club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 2621455 or 2612272, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com

Headingley Flower Club Fri 3 Dec, 7.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre, Christmas flower demonstration by Catherine Gledhill, well known flower demonstrator. A warm welcome awaits new members & visitors.

Lawnswood Bridge Club 1.15pm Tues, YMCA Otley Road. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome with a partner if possible. Details: 07771 610350

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Leeds Anglo German Club Christmas Party Sat 4 Dec, 7.30pm at The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 268 7697 Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Thurs 16 Dec, 7.30pm, Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495.

52 Leeds Caledonian Society Wed 15 Dec, social evening at The stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Annual Burns Dinner at Castle Grove 22 Jan. Details: 267 0424, www. leedscaledonians.org.uk Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat a good home away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593, mail@leedsfelinefriends. org.uk www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society 1st Tues of month, St Chad’s Centre, Otley Road, 8pm. Improve your gardening skills, learn from interesting speakers. New members welcome. Membership: single £10/£15 couple. Details: 225 0030. Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance). Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972. Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer. Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http//sites.google.com/ site/leedsnaturalistsclub

Leeds Oxfam Group holds open evenings with invited speakers & arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam. Meetings 1st Wed of each month, 7.30 pm, Civic Hall. Next meetings 1 Dec, 12 Jan. Details: Pauline Neale 0113 269 3542

Mercury Movie Makers Club for camcorder owners. Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. Advice freely available. Regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/brad/ mercmove

Leeds U3A is a vibrant organisation for anyone not in full time occupation. Over 25 interest groups & regular fortnightly meetings. Details: Bill 07552 448834, www.u3aleeds. org.uk

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds & District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month (Oct – May). Good food & excellent speakers! Details: Shirley 257 9381.

Leeds Womens Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316. The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068 Meanwood Men’s Society Annual Shindig (members & guests) Fri 10 Dec, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute; Mon 20 Dec Christmas Darts & Doms 8pm at The Stute; Mon 27 Dec Family Walk, Red Kite Ramble to The New Inn & back, 10.30am Weardley. Details: Mark 2747611 or Colin 2746316. Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness. Details: MuslimahMums@ yahoo.co.uk

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: 0844 8111025 www.leedsivc.org.uk Soroptimist International Leeds Sat 4 Dec, a safari-style Santa Lunch, proceeds to the quadrennial Project Sierra. Mon 13 Dec members will welcome speakers & invited guests to an International Evening with a China theme at Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. in support of the President’s Charity Appeal. Details: 07711 810386, http://soroptimist-gbi.org/leeds TINWOLF (Transition Inner North West of Leeds Forum) meets 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. The Eco Cafe

is on Mon 6 Dec – ‘A Carefree Leeds? Ideas for a sustainable transport future’. Mon 13 Dec – Planning 2011. Details: 230 7127/ 368 1999, www.tinwolf.org.uk University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@gmail. com Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, hharrison578@ btinternet.com White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Farsley Library Community Room, Old Rd. Farsley, LS28, Mon 7.45pm. Next meetings 10 & 24 Jan. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, while having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt 0113 267206

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54 Wednesday Women Building relationships & supporting fellow women in the community. The group invites new women to join them for friendship, support, conversation & a varied programme of activities. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 8 – 10pm, Parochial Hall, Meanwood. sharon@ superhooper.co.uk MUSIC Christmas Concert by the Amici Singers Thurs 16 Dec, 7.30pm Adel Methodist Church Hall (corner of Holt Lane & Gainsborough Ave LS16). Tickets (£6 incl supper) from 2674507/ 284 2924. Bell Ringing at St Chad’s Thurs 7.30 – 9pm Beginners & experienced ringers welcome. Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, t.s.futers@leeds.ac.uk Carols by Candlelight Mon 13 Dec, 6 – 7pm Leeds Parish Church, Kirkgate, LS2 in support of ChildLine & Leeds Parish Church. Admission & refreshments free. Retiring collection. Charity Brass Band Concert Sat 11 Dec, 7.30pm Meanwood Methodist Church (next to Waitrose). Hosted by The Oddfellows & featuring Harrogate Brass Band. Mince pies etc. at interval. Tickets £5 from Tracey 242 4003 Flute Group - Tues 6.30 7.30pm, Yorks College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Ave. For Grade 4 standard & above. Details: 275 1232.

Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good singers welcome. Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Society of Recorder Players Friendly adult group meets 2nd Sat of month, 2 – 5pm at United Reformed Church, Headingley, to play a variety of styles of music. New members welcome. Details: Caroline Payne 01943 467348

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.

Wesley Singers Christmas Concert & Tea Sat 4 Dec, 3pm followed by Christmas tea. at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Tickets £7 (children/ students £5) in aid of Church Funds. Details: Christine 226 8260.

Leeds Geological Association AGM & Conversazione Thurs 9 Dec, 7pm in the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Followed by refreshments. Visitors welcome. Details:www. leedsga.org.uk

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Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearses weekly at West Park Centre, Spen Lane, Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm. No audition. Players of a suitable standard welcome (Associated Board Grade 5). Details: secretary@phoenixband. co.uk, www.phoenixband. co.uk 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

Carpet Bowls Thurs, 1.45 - 3.45pm at St. Stephens Church, Cranmer Rd, off King Lane, Moortown. Join us for exercise & fun! £1.50 incl. tea. Details: Sheila 275 7965 Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

Mena Exercise Classes Starting 7 Sept – ChairBased Exercises: 10 -11am Bentley Court; 11.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Dr; 1.30 – 2.30pm Astura Court. Tai Chi classes Tues 2 – 3pm & Thurs 12 – 1pm at Meanwood Community Centre, £2. Term time only. Details: MENA 278 5777 St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & good company for just £3.50! Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917. STEP invites you to join their groups at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill LS16. Mon 1 – 3pm afternoon tea, cakes & bingo; Tues 10 – 11.30am Gentle Exercise; Thurs 10 – 11.30am Coffee & Chat - followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1.00pm. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds. org.uk.

NEW! Live entertainment with a twist of faith! Come along and enjoy your favourite coffee as you listen to live music and real life stories that will warm your heart. Sunday, 5th December, 7pm at Costa Coffee in Headingley, hosted by City Church Leeds.

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55 SPIRITUAL Blue Christmas (hard to be merry) Thurs 16 Dec, 7.30pm Stainbeck United Reformed Church – a short time of quiet prayer & song. A time to remember those no longer with us & celebrate their lives. Brahma Kumaris Free drop in group meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm & guided meditations. Fri 17 Dec free talk ‘The Spirit of Giving’, 7.30pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd LS16. Free 8 week Raja Yoga meditation course starts Mon 3 Jan, 7.30 – 9pm. Booking required. Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.bkwsu.org, www. bkwsu.org/uk/leeds Christian Science Church Services, 40 Otley Rd, Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri. www. christianscience.org.uk Christingle Service Sun 5 December, 5pm at St Michael’s Church, Headingley in aid of The Children’s Society. Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church Come & prepare for Christmas during Advent. Sundays 10.45am with time for fellowship & refreshment afterwards. Holy Trinity Meanwood Mon 13 Dec, 6.30pm Christingle Service In

support of the Children’s Society. Sat 18 Dec, 4pm. Sing Carols, led by the Drama Group. Followed by mince pies etc. Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org. Leeds Healing Centre Now at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6. Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing. Fri 11am – 2.30pm. Also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm. Donations appreciated. Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Reformed Baptist Church meets for Sunday services at the West Park Centre, Spen Lane (10:30am & 6pm). Many other activities through the week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www. leedsrbc.org. Leeds Stillness Group Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated.

Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere. com Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 12 Dec, 2.30pm, 12 Queen Sq. LS2 (near Merrion Centre). George Wood will deliver a talk on ‘Carl Jung: The Red Book’, considered to be his most important work. Free. All are welcome. Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly, 2pm in The Schoolroom. Varied programme, interesting speakers. Warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913. Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: Church Office 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk. Meditation in Leeds Weekly drop-in classes in Meanwood, Leeds University, Roundhay 7.30-9.30pm. Details: 224 2902, info@ meditationinleeds.org www.meditationinleeds. org Ratnasambhava Buddhist Centre Meditation Thurs at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane LS2 7.30-9.30pm, £5 until week beginning 13 Dec. Christmas Party, Sat 11 Dec, 7.30 – 10pm, guided meditation followed by a heart-warming seasonal supper, all welcome. See www.meditationinleeds. co.uk for bookings &

prices. Living the Wisdom Life day course, Sun 19 Dec, 10.30am-5pm, £20 including refreshments. St Andrew’s Church Moor Grange Saturday Sanctuary All Age Service 1st Sat every month, 4.30pm. Informal worship followed by refreshments. All welcome. St Chad’s Parish Church, Far Headingley Parish Communion 10am every Sunday, & Evensong at 6.30pm, both in the Parish Centre. All welcome. Details: Parish Office 274 4322, www.stchads. co.uk. St Michael’s Parish Church Headingley 8am services, 2nd & 4th Sun of month. 10am Holy Communion. 12.15pm communion (said service). Wed 10.30am Holy Communion every week. Worship & Fellowship at Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane. Sunday morning service 10.45am. Details: www. headingley-urc.co.uk Stainbeck United Reformed Church Stainbeck Rd. Sunday Worship 10.45am. Family worship with Sunday Club & crèche followed by refreshments. Communion 2nd Sunday. Praise & reflection service: Thurs 7.30-8pm. http://stainbeck.urc.org.uk/

56 St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner. 10.30am services every Sunday. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744 DREAM (Disability, Recreation, Education & Advisory Meetings) has a new website with details of all their activities for people with disabilities in NW Leeds. Visit www. dreamnwleeds.btck.co.uk Families Need Fathers 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month, Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds. Support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children, following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179, Ray 07921 728747. Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 3 Dec, 7pm at the Farthings Restaurant, Thomas Danby College, Roundhay Rd. LS7. Glu-

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Club, St Michael’s Road. Details: Nikki 231 1727 Wheatfields Carers’ Support Group Small friendly group meets at Wheatfields, Grove Lane, 2nd Wed of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Chat over coffee & share experiences. Details: Chris Ellis 203 3342, Angie Thompson, Carers Leeds, 246 8338. The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www. ychc.org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Headingley Green Party Works in Leeds NW Constituency for a safer, sustainable world & meets once a month. Welcomes anyone interested in the important issues of our time. Details: 226 1876, info@headingleygreens. org.uk, www.headingleygreens.org.uk, or write to: Headingley Green Party, c/o 21 Hollin Drive, Leeds LS16 5NE. Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.30-9.30pm Newcomers welcome. Details: 274 1011, dave@

yorkshirecnd.org.uk Leeds RSPB Group Wed 1 Dec, 7.30pm at Friends’ Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. AGM plus illustrated talk by Steve Warrilow on ‘Dragonflies’. All welcome. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com Leeds Salon Mon 13 Dec, 6.30 – 8.30pm. Venue to be confirmed. The ‘Two Culture Debate’ – What Now? Over half a century ago, C.P. Snow raised concerns about the increasing alienation of humanist intellectuals from science. Professor Ray Tallis argues that this problem is more complex than Snow thought, & more challenging than he imagined. Details: www. leedssalon.org.uk. ‘The Myth of the Primitive’ Tues 7 Dec, 8pm at the New Headingly Club, 56 St Michaels Rd. A talk by Sarah Rogers encompassing colonialism, Chris Ofili, African art, Picasso, Darwin, Freud & many other related subjects. Small charge, all proceeds to the Children’s Orphanage, Pokhara, Nepal. The Thoresby Society (Leeds Local History Society Tues 7 Dec, 7.15pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. A talk on the history of Smoke Pollution in Leeds, c.1800-1956. The Library at 23 Clarendon Rd is open on Tues & Thurs 10am – 2pm. Non-members welcome. Details: 247 0704, www.thoresby. org.uk.

57 Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Industrial History Section) Sat 4 Dec, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds. ‘Water Power on the Sheffield Rivers’ by Christine Ball looks at the development & decline of power generation by water in the Sheffield area. Details: Jane Ellis 265 9970. MISC/ Events ‘Buy One More Thing’ Soroptomist International Leeds annual trolley collection outside Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Moortown. Thurs 9 Dec, 10.30am – 7pm. All donated items will be distributed by Caring Together to the elderly & needy in Woodhouse & Little London. Details: 07711 810386, http:// soroptimist-gbi.org/leeds Cards for Good Causes Charity Christmas cards shop is open in Headingley Library, 10am – 4pm Mon -Sat incl. until 16 Dec. 32 different charities are represented & at least 75p in the £ goes direct to the charity. Get your Christmas cards here & support your favourite charity. Caring Together in Woodhouse & Little London Looking for something rewarding & fun? Why not volunteer with us? We support older people in Woodhouse, Little London & the University Ward offering a variety of educational & social activities. Details: Lisa Hutton, 243 0298, caring.together@ dial.pipex.com

Carol Service & Nativity Tues 14 Dec, 7.30pm under the barn at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Led by the Salvation Army. Nativity by children from Stainbeck Church Sunday Club. Café serving hot food. Charity Christmas Auction for Rescued Animals Sat 11 Dec, 10am at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Over 350 lots starting at just 50p. Auction begins at 11am. Community Carol Concert Sun 5 Dec, 3pm at Leeds Town Hall in aid of Help for Heroes. Featuring The Salvation Army bands, choirs & timbrelists, united schools choir & guest xylophone soloist. Tickets £6 adults, £3 children, £15 family from The Salvation Army c/o 9 Wedderburn Road, Harrogate, HG2 7QH. Please send SAE & cheque payable to “The Salvation Army.” Details: 01423 819161. French for Fun - want to brush up your French conversational skills? Join the friendly, mixed age, mixed ability group (not beginners) at Moor Allerton Library meeting room on Tues afternoon, Oct to Easter. Led by helpful & sympathetic teacher. Learn a bit & laugh a lot! Details: Jeanne Jackson 01937 572204, jeanne. jackson@tesco.net Gala Christmas Concert Wed 15 Dec, 7pm at Leeds Parish Church, Kirkgate LS2 featuring The Choir of Leeds Par-

ish Church, St. Peter’s Singers, Leeds College of Music Choral Society, Rothwell Temperance Band, conducted by Dr Simon Lindley. Advance tickets (£5) available from Ann Chadwick, Newlaithes Manor, Newlaithes Rd, Horsforth, LS18 4LG. Tel: 258 8446 or Leeds City Centre Box Office on 0113 224 3801

Roundhay Park Geology Trail 2nd Sat alternate months (next walk 8 Jan). Led by a geologist & starting from the Mansion Visitor Centre at 1.30pm. No geological knowledge necessary. Please wear suitable footwear. Trail leaflets on sale at visitor centre & Lakeside Restaurant. Details: Bill Fraser 260 8764

Headingley Lane in the snow...wonderful seasonal cards from Headingley Development Trust available on the HDT stall at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday 11th December, 9am – 12.30pm, Rose Garden, North Lane, Headingley.

St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge? Why not join our leadership team. No prior knot tying experience required! Details: gsl@stchadsscouts.org.uk.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 2.45pm. Free admission. Groom a pony sessions Sat 10.30 – 11.30am. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures. org Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564. Large Room for Hire for meetings of 20 – 25 people. Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Adjacent kitchen. Weekday afternoons & evenings. Details: Louise 274 3241, louise-stewart@anchor. org.uk

Sponsored Santa Dash – Sat 11/ Sun 12 Dec. It’s time to sign up for this year’s Sponsored Santa Dashes in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. Festive fun & fundraising for a great cause. 5k Hyde Park dash on Sat or 1 mile Leeds city centre dash on Sun. Details: 218 5505, www.st-gemma.co.uk. Sunday Night Live! Sun 5 Dec, 7pm at Costa Coffee, Headingley, hosted by City Church Leeds. New monthly event on 1st Sun in the month. Live entertainment with a twist of faith! Enjoy your favourite coffee as you listen to music & real life stories that will warm your heart!

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Recruiting Now Opening January 2011... ...a place to unwind, talk and savour

Hawkers Green will be at the Heart building in Headingley, serving delicious food, a variety of loose leaf tea, gourmet coffee, beautiful cakes, pastries and of course breakfast! An exciting new casual-dining scene is looking for a team of dynamic staff to provide excellent food and service, in a stylish and relaxed environment. We are looking for: Chef with experience, creativity and some knowledge of oriental food would be great! Kitchen staff with experience to work with the chef creating fantastic food! If you want to be a part of the team, send your C.V. with references to hawkersgreen@gmail.com or call 07905342126. We will contact successful candidates for interviews.

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Painting & Decorating Interior & Exterior Quality assured work by experienced craftsmen Mob. 07984 698946 Tel. 0113 2818 244 after 6pm (or leave a message)

S. TASKER ELECTRICS

JIB Approved Electrician • Rewires • Testing & inspection • Outside lights • Fault finding • Distribution board upgrades All work undertaken

Call Sam on: 0113 274 5621 • 07801 995 779 Woodlea Garth, Meanwood LS6

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.................................................................................................................................................................................................... Accountant 59 Andrew J Vickers Aerials & Satellites 12 Digi-tel 32 ADI 46 Sys-tel Art Supplies 32 Dinsdales Bathrooms 60 MB Maintenance Beauty Treatments 39 Skin Doctor Blinds 39 Hillarys Builders 23 CC Building 62 JMC Maintenance 62 Holmwood Builders Carpets & Flooring 33 Signature Flooring Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners 07 Star Fabric Care 58 Clean Care Cleaners 12 Selclene 34 Shine & Clean Complimentary Therapies 47 Occupational Therapy 47 Homeopathy Training Dance Classes 61 Valley Academy of Dance Decorators 59 Rushton &n Co 60 Russ Gaunt 61 Lewis Loftus 62 Tom Benn 63 Sean Danes 63 Robert Burns

Electrician 58 RJB Electric 63 S. Tasker 63 57 Electrical Entertainment 54 Sunday Night Live Farmers’ Market 29 Headingley Farmers’ Market Fitted Furniture 61 Reg Banks Fitness 46 Zumba Fitness 47 Treadmill Physiotherapy 47 City Slickers 47 Yoga with Jan Coates 47 Nordic Walking 47 Odile Hergot Yoga 47 Love Pilates Garage 09 Motor House 65 ES Motors 67 Motor Marque Gardeners 22 Paperbark 23 Barrow’s Garden Services 23 John Tasker 23 John’s Gardening Services Gates & Railings 58 MW Fabrications Golf Superstore 65 Nevada Bob’s Hair & Beauty 12 Caz & Co 17 Tocco Magico 29 City Style Handyman 40 Helping Handyman 58 Handyman to Hire 59 Mr Fix-It Hen Keeping 16 Clucking Hens

Holidays 05 Dalesman Holidays Jewellers 41 Queensbury Jewellers Joinery 59 Michael Hock 62 Peter Metcalfe 62 Graham Bell 63 Hook Joinery Kitchens 13 Caldaire Kitchens Language Classes 43 Little Fidgets 61 Mind Your Language Laundry & Dry Cleaning 65 West Park Laundry Locksmiths & Security 58 The Lockdoc 58 Andy’s Locksmith Loft Conversions 35 Loft Space Company Natural Foods 29 Natural Food Store Newspaper Delivery 58 Far Headingley Stores Office Space 02 Airedale House 68 PULSE Oven Cleaning 34 Ovenu Plasterers 39 John Rodriguez 59 D. Franks 62 I.R. Mitchell Plumbers 34 John the Plumber 59 Norton Plumbing 60 Bell Property Services Recruitment 63 Hawker’s Green Removals 60 Man with a Van

Restaurant 24 Divino 49 Brasserie@ West Park Retirement Living 53 Headingley Hall Roofers 34 CH Roofing 60 Halls Roofing & Builders 60 VJR Roofing 63 R & D Sheridan Social Club 26 Nexus Solicitors 33 Hallam Solicitors Theatre 31 A Christmas Carol Taxis 48 M&G Cars 64 Premier Private Hire Tennis 45 Leeds Met Carnegie Tennis Club 45 Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis Tiler 46 Dave Galea Upholstery 61 Abbey Upholstery Violin Tuition 61 Iveta Hlavenkova Windows & Conservatories 03 Rainbow 13 Tate Windows Ltd

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entre C ts r A d n a e is r p r Headingley Ente 011! 2 y r a u n a J g in Open

y a w r u o y e c a p s your Pulse, the business area within the Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (HEART), opens January 2011 and will offer flexible hot-desking, networking, conference, exhibition, training and meeting room facilities plus a fully stocked café enjoying a fantastic outside off-road eating area.

So, whether you’re starting your own company and only need our facilities for a few hours or are an established company and require a couple of days a week, Pulse is the new place to do business in Headingley, Leeds.

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HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HN

Contact Natalie on 07500 221 078 Email: enquiries@heartcentre.org.uk Website: www.heartcentre.org.uk

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