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FEBRUARY 2012

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HEADINGLEY | WEETWOOD | WEST PARK | MEANWOOD FEBRUARY 2012

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NORTH LEEDS Life C O N N E C T I N G YO U TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y

Dear Readers, As is our wont, we are totally ignoring a certain major February event (Valentine’s Day) and choosing instead to bring you news of other interesting happenings.

In Headingley, Crossley’s Newsagent chalks up 30 years in business – Well done Gordon and family! Burley Lodge Centre is awarded thousands in The Big Lottery, and Left Bank on Cardigan Road launches its ‘Sponsor a Petal’ campaign. The 2012 programmes at Leeds theatres get underway and we talk to two writers whose plays open this month. The Wonders of Egypt come to Leeds City Museum; poet Ian McMillan is lined up for the Headingley LitFest; and there is much inspiration if you are thinking of getting into running.

WAITING FOR GODOT COMES TO WYP

COULD YOU MAKE THE GB ROWING TEAM?

LIVE LIFE LOCAL: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

FEATURES

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Samuel Beckett Masterpiece at The Playhouse

Waiting for Godot, a funny, poetic and tragic masterpiece is performed by Talawa Theatre Company, Britain’s foremost Black-led theatre company.

Plus Seven Jazz is celebrating its fifth year; the Beechtree Steiner Initiative is campaigning to open a new school in Leeds; and GB Rowing invites you to take your own Olympic rowing trial. You can’t say there’s not lots going on!

We are also launching our ‘Live Life Local’ campaign, which is designed to encourage everyone to support local business. Given the current state of the economy, let’s concentrate on keeping the money in our area.

Deadline for the March edition is 1st February for editorial and 7th February for advertising. We look forward to receiving your news and notices.

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team

In This Issue 08

Big Lottery Success for Local Charity

The Burley Lodge Centre receives £470,000 from The Big Lottery Fund.

12 Sponsor a Petal!

There are 1,296 individual petals in the Rose Window of Left Bank to be sponsored!

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Could You Make the GB Rowing Team?

The Nation on Trial - The GB Rowing Team invites you to take your own Olympic Trial.

23 Abigail Burdess Takes to the Stage

‘All the Single Ladies’, starring Leslie Ash, Brooke Kinsella and Tara Flynn is at City Varieties

30 Leeds Soroptimists’ New Literary Award

A new national award for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women in partnership with Ilkley Literature Festival and Peepal Tree Press

36 Louise Rennison Brings Some Hilarity Back to Leeds

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GORDON CHALKS UP THIRTY YEARS AND BECOMES A SNAPPER! EDITORIAL

Carole Carey-Campbell carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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The Crossleys, James, Chloe, Gemma, Gordon and Barbara If you live around Headingley, you’re bound to be familiar with Gordon Crossley, if not the man himself then certainly the newsagent that bears his name. For over thirty years Gordon has run the shop on Otley Road and delivered newspapers and magazines to homes in Headingley and the surrounding area.

Gordon’s small family run business has remained a fixture of the Headingley high street while scores of other businesses have sprouted up and fallen away all around him.

I’m sure many shop owners would be keen to hear the secret of Gordon’s longevity.

He assures us it’s as simple as providing a reliable service, maintaining a friendly approach and always being ready and willing to help people. A real connection to the community is paramount.

Such is the familiar public face of Gordon Crossley. But alongside his tireless devotion to duty (starting around 4am to sort the day’s deliveries), he has also found time to indulge

his artistic sensibilities and for the past few years has been developing his interest in photography, taking stunning landscape shots of the abundant local scenery.

Already he has had two successful exhibitions at HEART in Headingley, and his prints and greetings cards featuring stunning landscapes have proved popular at craft fairs. He says he hopes to have a calendar ready for 2013.

So far Gordon has specialised in floral photography and landscapes but, when snapping away in the great outdoors, Gordon is often accompanied by his dog who inevitably ends up featuring in many of the photos. This has given him the idea of branching out into pet portraits. So if you happen to have a photogenic feline or a pose-striking pooch, you know who to call!

Gordon’s website for his photography is in development at the moment but if you’re interested in his prints or cards you can always drop in to Crossley’s Newsagents where, as always, he’ll be more than happy to help.

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BIG LOTTERY SUCCESS FOR LOCAL CHARITY

HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! For over twenty years, the number of shared houses (houses in multiple occupation, or HMOs) in and around Headingley has grown and grown. As it has grown, the resident community has decreased, and the problems of noise, squalor and a resort economy have increased.

The Burley Lodge Centre, on Burley Lodge Road, LS6, recently received £470,000 from Reaching Communities programme of The Big Lottery Fund. The money will fund a five year programme, recruiting and training local volunteers and community leaders.

“We’re delighted that our work can now continue”, said Taira Kayani,

“We’ve been offering people the chance to come together and spend time with each other for over 28 years. We know that doing this has lots of positive benefits – people feel safer and less isolated in their homes and they build up their confidence and skills, which benefits young people, children and families both now and in the future.”

A PROJECT LIKE THIS GIVES PEOPLE A CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED AND GIVE THEIR TIME TO SUPPORT WORK IN THEIR COMMUNITY CEO of the Centre. “This is a big boost to people across Leeds. We find that often people may not know their neighbours. A project like this gives them a chance to get involved and give their time to support work in their community.

Burley Lodge Centre offers a range of services and activities for children, young people and families, including debt advice. More information is available at www.burleylodge.org.uk or call 0113 2754142

A campaign led by Headingley residents succeeded in amending national legislation in 2010, so that development of HMOs could be controlled by local councils. And in 2011, Leeds City Council set in motion an Article 4 Direction to do just that in Leeds. After giving a year’s notice, the Direction comes into force on 10th February 2012. From now on, any new HMO will require planning permission – i.e. any house newly shared by three or more unrelated people.

In and around Headingley we already have a policy on any applications to change the use of family houses – Policy H15 prevents the loss of any family housing (Leeds Unitary Development Plan, Area of Housing Mix). So no applications for HMO conversions should be approved in this area. Meanwhile, the Council is developing a city-wide policy on HMOs which should be published for consultation shortly. This will cover other properties as well as houses and will effectively limit the number of HMOs in any street. These measures won’t reduce the present number of HMOs, but they can prevent more.

And, as the student housing market becomes increasingly volatile, it offers local residents the chance to head in the right direction, towards a more balanced and sustainable community.

Richard Tyler, Leeds HMO Lobby

08 February 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

COMMUNITY NEWS

INTERACT IS LAUNCHED!

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

The Three Churches Project in Meanwood begins 2012 with a new name, InterAct, and new partners.

Who would have thought that that someone born at Carlton, near Otley, in the early 1800s would still be handing out money today?

InterACT Church and Community Partnership, InterACT for short, is all about working together actively in the locality.

2011 saw an increase in volunteers among the local churches and residents, all committed to playing their part in the community. This is about ordinary people from all walks of life coming together, building relationships, developing skills and having fun.

For further information visit www.interact.uk.net, email vanessa@interact.uk.net or call 0113 393 0600

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HEADINGLEY Lent Lunches 2012

The theme for this year’s Lent Lunches is ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. The lunches (£2.50) will all be held at Headingley Methodist Church, opposite The Arndale Centre, 12.30 – 1.30pm. The speakers are as follows:

Eliza Wilkinson was born in 1828 at Carlton. In 1839, the family moved to Fosse House, Parkside Road, Meanwood (later known as Meanwood Hall). She was talented and well-travelled, but stayed home to look after her brothers and sisters after their mother’s death. She became aware of the many single women who had no pensions or means of support when they retired. With just £100 she founded the Leeds Society for Single Ladies, a charity designed to help provide for these women, and the funds have grown enormously since then.

Today the society helps elderly, unmarried women living in Leeds, who may need an extra little financial boost. The state pension doesn’t stretch to things like a new washing machine or carpet, for example, and this is where the charity can help. If you fall within the guidelines of the society and need a little help, why don’t you contact them? Just write to:   Secretary, 36 Towers The Applicants’ Way, Leeds LS6 4PJ.  

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24 February: ‘Big Society’ with Rev Canon Adrian Alker, Church of England

Celebrate in style!

2 March: ‘Rejection’ with Rev Robin Walford, Church of  England 

 9 March: ‘Investment’ with Rev Mgr Anthony Boylan, Roman  Catholic   16 March: ‘Another Kingdom’ with Rev Peter Clarkson,  United Reformed Church

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 23 March: ‘Reward’ with Rev Libby Toomsalu, Lutheran    Church    30 March: ‘Recession’ with Rev Nigel Howarth, Baptist Church

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Local residents have a number of concerns. The development has too high a proportion of flats in an area that needs more family accommodation. It proposes limited play space surrounded by access roads and vehicle bays. It fails to protect sufficient existing garden land, and degrades the setting of the existing Victorian villas.

The application is contrary to the Far Headingley Conservation Area Appraisal 2008, and to the Far Headingley Neighbourhood Design Statement 2005. The provision of 100 car parking spaces and new roads is also unacceptable without a properly considered parking policy for the area.

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SPONSOR A PETAL AT LEFT BANK!

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Left Bank is on a roll – after nearly 15 years of hard work by its volunteers, it is winning awards (The English Heritage Angel Award 2011) and, with a repaired roof, natural light in the loos, and numerous other improvements, you can see the results of their efforts.

Since Left Bank (the old St Margaret of Antioch church on Cardigan Road) opened its doors to the public in 2009, it has hosted marriages, exhibitions, album launches, parties and Carol services. The aim is for the venue to be financially sustainable within the next 3 – 5 years. A big step toward this will be getting an entertainment licence so they can do more regular events.

If you’d like to support Left Bank, why not join their ‘Sponsor a Petal’ campaign?

There are 1,296 individual petals in the Rose Window of the church. If they were all sponsored (for as little as £3 a month), Left Bank would have a great core income to help build up its team, facilities, arts and music programme.

The Rose Window, a modern interpretation of a traditional form, was designed by York architect GG Pace and was added to the church in 1964.

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Your local butcher, baker and latte coffee maker are the lifeblood of the local community. These, and many more local businesses, bring you a whole range of goods and services, right on your doorstep. Most of all, they bring passion, dedication, product knowledge and a wealth of experience. Just think – your local high street is full of independent experts.

There’s not much they don’t know about their particular business products and services, and they’re happy to share that knowledge with you.

So next time you want something – anything – try your local high street first. You may be pleasantly surprised at the choice available.

Using your local businesses can often work out to be better value than ordering online or shopping out of town. No need to pay postage and wait in a post office queue if the item you clicked on turns out to be wrong. Buy it locally and you can see it, try it and make sure it’s right before you leave the shop. And why drive miles out of town when you can often simply walk up the street to a local shop to get what you want, saving you time and petrol?

OLD FASHIONED, FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE No one will give you better service than a local business owner. They’ve invested their life – and often life savings – in their business.

So they’ll bend over backwards to get what you want, demonstrate how to use it, make sure you’re happy with it and quickly resolve any problems should they arise. That’s service the way it should be. Compare that to going through a series of phone menus to somewhere remote, just to get to someone who puts you on infinite hold.

KEEP IT IN THE COMMUNITY Shopping locally keeps more of your money in your local community, instead of going on chief executives’ excessive salaries and bankers’ bonuses. It helps to create jobs in local businesses, who often use local suppliers, and it also encourages local people to start up new businesses, adding to the choice, variety and character of the high street.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to stop shopping at the supermarket or checking out the internet for the things you want. It simply means thinking of using your local high street shops first. Once you get into the habit and ‘live life local’, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been doing it more often. Especially as you’ll usually get a friendly smile and a ‘thank you’ every time you do.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FORGOTTEN COMRADES WIN HERITAGE LOTTERY SUPPORT The Yorkshire Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association recently received £47,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project, Forgotten Conflicts of the Far East.

Led by the association and volunteers from the local community, the project focuses on recording the experiences of veterans who served

in the Malayan Emergency and the Borneo Confrontation so that future generations can learn what it was like to serve in an often neglected aspect of our military history.

The project will enable the association to recruit and train a team of volunteers to build an archive of digitally recorded interviews along with copies of photographs, letters, diaries and other documents collected by the veterans during their service. The second phase of the project is to equip veterans of the YMBVA with the skills and resources to make presentations about their experiences in the Far East.

The Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association is dedicated to ensuring the welfare of Yorkshire veterans who saw service in the Far East in each of Her Majesty’s Forces, particularly in the Malaya Emergency and the Borneo Confrontation. Many of the veterans of these campaigns had enlisted as National Servicemen and had the briefest training in jungle warfare

before finding themselves facing vicious attacks by guerrilla forces.

“We are delighted to have received the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund”, said YMBVA Chairman Paul Thompson.

“Our members are extremely proud of their military service and having the opportunity to relate their experiences to the public, particularly young people, means a great deal to us.”

The Yorkshire Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association holds monthly meetings in order to bring together Yorkshire ex Servicemen who served in 20th Century conflicts in the Far East and to remember the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The Association welcomes relatives of veterans and anyone with a particular interest as Associate Members.

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Frank Oates (1840–1875), FRGS, traveller and naturalist.

The unspoilt green space of Meanwood Park, a favourite with families, walkers and dogs, was once the garden of the house called Meanwoodside (now demolished) built by Edward Oates in 1834. His descendants were to link Meanwood with the far reaches of the world. One of his sons, Frank, lies buried on the Botswana/Zimbabwe border; his second son, William, is buried in Madeira; his grandson, Lawrence Oates, known throughout the world for the manner of his death, lies lost in the Antarctic. (More of Lawrence next month, when there will be a ceremony in Meanwood to mark the centenary of his death.) This is the story of Frank Oates, one of the early explorers of southern Africa, a dedicated collector and student of natural history.

The Oates family was a long established and prosperous family of Leeds merchants, landowners and lawyers. Edward Oates (17921865) had practised as a lawyer in London and Malta before returning to Leeds in 1834, buying land along Meanwood Beck and building his house. He married Susan, daughter of Edward Grace, JP, and they had three sons (two other children died): Frank (1840), William (1841) and Charles (1844).

At Meanwoodside Edward devoted himself to creating a garden from the rough fields, with water features along the beck, plantations, and an ‘American garden’, with rhododendrons, pools and streams, a bridge and column, all still identifiable today. Here Frank developed a passionate interest in nature, particularly in wild birds, which inspired him to travel into the unknown in search of new species.

He went to Oxford to study natural sciences, but fell ill and left without taking his degree. As part of his recovery, he travelled in Central and North America, where he made a collection of birds and insects. On his return in 1872 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Now he set his mind on Africa, on a journey along the Zambezi to see the Victoria Falls, and on into the unknown territory to the north. On 5th March 1873, accompanied by his brother William, he sailed for Natal.

They trekked through the Transvaal into Matabeleland, where it had been agreed William should turn back.

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A memorial stone to Frank Oates was later erected at the grave. His collections and journals were sent to his brother Charles at Meanwoodside.

Charles distributed the specimens to specialist collections, and began editing Frank’s journals, which he published with a personal memoir in 1881, under the title Matabele Land and the Victoria Falls, illustrated with Frank and William’s fine drawings and watercolours. Frank emerges as a quiet, amiable but determined figure, one who according to the Leeds Mercury ‘upheld the reputation of Englishmen’ overseas.

His understated style – he described his plan to travel 1,600 miles into deepest Africa as ‘a little trip’ – was later to find an echo in his nephew Lawrence’s famous farewell line.

Frank Oates’ name is still remembered in Africa and his grave apparently survives. In this country, the Oates collection at Gilbert White’s House at Selborne, Hampshire, commemorates Frank as well as Lawrence Oates – sadly far away from his family home at Meanwood.

temperamental King Lobengula of the Matabele. While there he was allowed to watch the ‘Great Dance’ of the Matabele, which few outsiders had witnessed.

He and his two companions finally reached the Zambezi in December 1874, where he collected specimens of the flora and fauna. Although the wet season had begun, with all its health risks (he rejected advice to take along a portable coffin!) he pressed on to the Falls, perhaps the first European to see them in full flood. After sketching and painting the Falls, he began the return journey, but developed a dangerous fever and died twelve days later, on 5th February 1875. He was 35. His companions buried him, and gathered up his collections.

After travelling on for several miles they found that his dog, Rail, was missing: he was discovered back at the grave, standing guard over his master’s body.

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It’s time to start pruning late flowering shrubs, especially those that flower on new growth. Buddleias, hardy fuchsias and santolinas need to be cut back hard. Roses can be pruned too, but towards the end of the month, or even wait until the last frost. Late flowering clematis can be cut back to near the ground but if you want higher growth cut back to last year’s growth.

Check out any bare areas and plan what you might want to plant there. You might like to sow pots of annuals to fill the spaces, or look out for new plants. Always check for size and growth to ensure they will not spread and encroach on other plants.

Apart from flowering plants, vegetables can be grown in buckets and tubs and placed in the gaps – a good idea if you haven’t a vegetable plot. Seeds can now be sown under cloches for early crops, and shallot bulbs need to be planted towards the end of the month.

The days are getting longer and indoor plants need to be checked so that they don’t grow straggly or one sided – a quarter turn each day will help them keep their shape. Next month we can look forward to spending more time in the garden.

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THE FOUNDATIONS OF WEST PARK Well to be more precise, the lack of foundations, since the 51 villas of West Park shown on the 1906 ordinance survey map were typically built on a small platform of brick laid directly onto the sub-soil.

Among the most familiar waterfowl are coot and moorhen, members of the rail family. In winter, coot assemble in large flocks on lakes, reservoirs and slow rivers. They are plump, blackish birds with a short tail and small rounded head.

Above their white bill is a conspicuous white frontal shield.

Coot are very aggressive both among themselves and to other birds. With a small leap, they dive often to feed underwater and take off in a tripping run across the water surface with beating wings.

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It is also quite likely that these bricks laid on the West Park clay sub-soil came from the local Horsforth Brickworks. This was off Butcher Hill, just below the old quarry site, adjacent to the railway track.

The brickworks and quarry were owned and worked by Benjamin Whitaker & Sons. Originally from Wigan, Benjamin married a Yorkshire lass from Glass Houghton, and by 1871 had built up a business employing 75 men. Their sons, Samuel, Benjamin, Thomas and Matthew, entered the business and for many years lived in Horsforth Woodside off Outwood lane.

Moorhens are smaller and slimmer than coot, blackish with a white undertail. They have a rather long tail, long green legs and a red bill with a yellow tip. A characteristic is incessant jerking of the tail when walking and of the head when swimming. Present in the same places as coot, they also occur on small ponds and in wet ditches. Unlike coot they do not gather in vast winter flocks but good numbers can be seen feeding together on waterside grassland.

Moorhens, the commoner bird, are more widely spread than coot. Numbers of both species are relatively stable, but they suffer in prolonged hard winters. Large numbers of visitors from northern and central Europe join the local residents in winter.

The bricks stamped B W S, helped build the 10 / 11 roomed villas for the middleclass professionals moving into West Park. By contrast the small huddle of workers’ houses on Butcher Hill recorded in the 1911 Census, give a different picture of family accommodation. Tom Tilford aged 36, occupation brickyard clay miner, lived on Butcher Hill with his wife Hannah in a three room house with their six children George Henry (12), John William (10), Una Lily (7), Sam (4), Sarah (2) and Annie (aged just 1 month).

The quarry and brickyard have long since gone, along with the workers’ houses, but the villas of West Park still stand firm on their bricks, despite their lack of concrete foundations.

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Becky Cherriman In honour of Valentine’s Day, writer Becky Cherriman will take you on a poetic journey through the vast lexicon of love, in a special, preliminary event for the Headingley LitFest in HEART Café on Friday 10th February at 8pm.

But don’t expect it to all be hearts and flowers! Becky’s work is known for its honest and often uncomfortable intensity.

The evening will also feature live music with Gary Stewart, and a reading by poet Clare Neruda.

Entitled ‘Love’s Lingo’, the evening is timed to take place a month before the main events of the festival. Becky is a Leeds-based writer, performer and creative writing facilitator who writes in a variety of forms. She works with various organisations, including Workers’ Educational Association and the West Yorkshire Playhouse. She was shortlisted for the 2009 Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Award and the 200910 Fish Short Story Prize, and in 2006 received a commission to write and perform an interactive children’s story at The Rotunda Museum, Scarborough.

Tickets (£6 including a drink) are available on the door.

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Abigail Burdess Takes to the Stage of life experience behind them, but whose focus in life is not necessarily being attached to a man.”

Brooke Kinsella, Leslie Ash, Abigail Burdess and Tara Flynn

Abigail started out training as an actor at The Drama Studio London, where she met a bunch of people who were interested in comedy. Once she had started down that road it seemed to gather its own momentum. As well as appearing and writing for That Mitchell and Webb Look, she has also written for Lucy Montgomery’s Variety Pack on Radio 4, appeared at The Edinburgh Festival both in sketches and her own one-woman show, and she was recently commissioned to write some more sketches for BBC Online with Cicily Giddings.

City Varieties is racking up the shows for 2012. One to catch in February is All the Single Ladies. A new comedy written by Abigail Burdess (That Mitchell & Webb Look), it has all the hallmarks of a good night out – lies, deceit, embarrassment, regrets, hangovers and revenge!

This is Abigail’s first full length play.

Starring Leslie Ash, Brooke Kinsella,

and Tara Flynn, it explores the love lives of three women in the festive glow of New Year. We caught up with Abigail just before rehearsals were due to start and asked her how she had found the experience. “This has been really enjoyable”, she told us. “For the first time I was writing for female voices and drawing on characters I knew well. It revolves around three single women with a bit

Writing for the stage has presented other advantages too. “Unlike standup, writing a play gives you the time to set up situations”, explained Abigail.

“Every line doesn’t have to be funny, there are fewer restraints. It was far more enjoyable than I expected and I’m looking forward to doing more.”

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SAMUEL BECKETT MASTERPIECE AT THE PLAYHOUSE the two old friends wait.

In 1969 Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature. A novelist, playwright, poet and theatre director Beckett wrote in both English and French and penned some of the most important works of twentieth century literature. The mysterious Waiting for Godot, which was first performed in the UK in 1955, remains one of his most famous and important works. Its true meaning is constantly debated, yet Beckett was clear in his belief that all you needed to know was there in the play.

Director Ian Brown with Cornell S John

Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, a funny, poetic and tragic masterpiece contemplating humanity and friendship, is performed by an all-black cast in a co-production by West Yorkshire Playhouse and Talawa Theatre Company, Britain’s foremost Blackled theatre company. Premiering in the Playhouse’s Courtyard Theatre before embarking on a national tour, this is the final play to be directed by Ian Brown as Artistic Director of the Playhouse.

Jeffery Kissoon and Patrick Robinson take the roles of Vladimir and Estragon - two men waiting hopelessly, helplessly, haplessly for the elusive Godot - with Fisayo Akinada, Guy Burgess and Cornell S. John completing the ensemble.

Vladimir and Estragon are waiting.

Two old men whose compulsion to wait for a visit from the indescribable Godot forces them to pass the time in the only way they can; with and for each other. Stories are told, boots are abandoned, religion is debated, memories of better days are shared, jokes are cracked, suicide is contemplated, the fear of being alone is overwhelming – and time passes. Chance meetings happen, arguments take place, violence is advocated, hats are exchanged, friendship is venerated – and time passes. On a road with a single tree

Jeffery Kissoon (Vladimir) works regularly with the RSC and will play Caesar in its all-black cast production of Julius Caesar this summer. He performed opposite Kim Cattrall in Antony and Cleopatra (Liverpool Everyman), and has previously played Mark Anthony in Talawa’s 1991 all-black cast production. Direct from War Horse in the West End, Patrick Robinson plays Estragon. His work spans stage and screen. In 2007 he played the lead in Rough Crossings at The Playhouse, a powerful drama about 18th century slavery written

by Simon Schama. His television credits include long-running roles in The Bill and Casualty.

Waiting for Godot is at The West Yorkshire Playhouse from 3rd – 25th February.

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CAROUSEL The Must-See New Musical of 2012

A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel will open at Leeds Grand Theatre on 2nd May for three weeks.

Opera North breathes new life to one of the greatest musicals of the twentieth century. Director Jo Davies and designer Anthony Ward are joined by multi-award winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup.

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Over the past 20 years Opera North has developed a reputation for its work in operetta and musical theatre repertoire – from Showboat in the 1980s, to Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd,

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James Holmes, who conducted over 100 performances of Carousel in London with Nicholas Hytner’s 1992 production for the National Theatre, and Jonathan Gill, who conducted more than 600 performances of The Sound of Music will be conducting.

One of the greatest scores written for Broadway, Carousel was composed for large musical, vocal and theatrical forces, and is a natural choice for any major opera company. There will be a full Walker orchestration of over 40

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We are looking for people with practical skills in spatial design and Autocad, combined with an ability to respond with imagination and intelligence to interpretative design challenges.

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The cast includes Matthew Cammelle as Emile de Becque, Daniel Koek as Lt Joe Cable and Alex Ferns as Luther Billis. Featuring a full cast of 40 and a live orchestra of 18, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, Happy Talk and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

Following a seven-week season playing at London’s Barbican Theatre, Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific is coming to Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 26th June to Saturday 7th July and tickets are on sale now!

This production is being brought to the UK by the entire Lincoln Center creative team. Led by director Bartlett Sher, with musical staging by Christopher Gattelli, sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer, musical

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LEEDS SOROPTIMISTS’ NEW LITERARY AWARD Hannah Barrister, Peepal Tree Press, Margaret Busby OBE, Gail Holland, Leeds Soroptimists

A new national award for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women has been created by Soroptimist International of Leeds, in partnership with Ilkley Literature Festival and independent publisher Peepal Tree Press.

This exciting initiative aims to discover and celebrate exciting new talent and act as a amplifier for Black and Asian women’s voices.

The winners of this Yorkshire-based prize could come from anywhere in the UK and will be announced at Ilkley Literature Festival in October 2012. The overall winner will receive £2,000, with £750 for the runner-up and £250 for third place.

In addition to the cash awards, Peepal Tree Press will offer all three authors one-to-one consultancy sessions in professional development support through its Inscribe programme, and will seriously consider publishing the winning manuscript. All three authors will be invited to read short extracts from their work at the Ilkley Festival.

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OXFAM Does Dickens

Oxfam Headingley is running a short story competition to mark the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. Stories are to be written in the style of Dickens and should be no more than 1,000 words long. The entry fee is just £1 (payable on the door) and the stories will be read at Oxfam (standard shop 47 Otley Road, Headingley) on Monday 20th February, starting at 6.30pm.

Also in honour of old Dickens, Oxfam will host a Dickens themed quiz at Nation of Shopkeepers (27-37 Cookridge Street) on Tuesday 7th February starting at 7pm. It costs £1 per person to enter, with five people maximum per team.

The next Oxfam Poetry Evening will be on Wednesday 22nd February, when the theme will be ‘good and evil’. It starts at 7pm, free entry, donations appreciated.

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The exhibition will feature over 130 objects, including stunning palace decorations, sculpture, jewellery and papyri. Spanning over 3,000 years of history, it explores the lives of the Pharaohs and their roles as head of state, chief priest and commander of the army; touching on the realities of ruling a complex society and dealing with issues such as international diplomacy, tomb-robbing, civil war and foreigners on the throne.

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ARTS & CULTURE Poet Ian McMillan to Perform at Headingley LitFest

Now we can look forward to seeing him as part of Headingley LitFest. He will appear at Left Bank (St Margaret’s) on Cardigan Road, on Friday 16th March.

“If there’s a more engaging presence on the radio than Barnsley poet Ian McMillan and a more entertaining show than Radio 3’s The Verb then I don’t know it.”

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Headingley LitFest recently confirmed that Barnsley poet Ian McMillan will be making an appearance at the Festival.

Ian is currently poet-in-residence for English National Opera, The Academy of Urbanism and Barnsley FC. He presents The Verb every week on BBC R3 and appears regularly on Pick of the Week, Quote Unquote, The Arts Show, Just a Minute, You & Yours, Fry’s Planet Word and Have I Got News For You. He’s also Yorkshire TV’s Investigative Poet and Humberside Police’s Beat Poet. He was a recent castaway on Desert Island Discs and featured with his orchestra on The South Bank Show. His rip-roaring poetry shows are legendary.

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THE HEPWORTH PRESENTS FIRST SPRING EXHIBITION The Hepworth Wakefield presents its first Spring Exhibition from 11th February until 10th June. This will be the first in a regular series that explores common concerns and themes in the work of some of the most innovative contemporary artists.

of The Hepworth Wakefield. “I look forward to the installation of our first Spring exhibition and seeing the rich variety of mediums and ideas within the gallery that transform our offer so radically with each new contemporary exhibition.”

Heather and Ivan Morison, Ben Rivers and David Thorpe use film, sculpture, installation and performance to pose questions regarding our relationship with nature and what happens when manmade and natural worlds collide, exploring utopian beliefs and an impending sense of apocalypse.

Heather and Ivan Morison bring together a new body of work incorporating a puppet show and a range of structures and objects that allude to science-fiction, autobiography and fairy-tales.

“We are delighted to be working with these four contemporary artists, whose work has a fascinating resonance and dialogue with our collection in investigating the past and present”, said Simon Wallis, Director

Ben Rivers will show his recent awardwinning film Slow Action. Fresh from the Vienna International Film Festival, this post-apocalyptic science fiction film with soundtrack narratives by American novelist and critic Mark von Schlegell, comprises a series of four 16mm works filmed on location at

Lanzarote, Gunkanjima, Tuvalu and Somerset.

David Thorpe’s installation comprises watercolours and meticulously crafted sculptural works, which explore his interest in rehabilitating ancient craftsmanship and labour-intensive artisanal techniques.

The Hepworth is one of largest contemporary art spaces outside London. Since opening on 21 May 2011, the gallery has welcomed over 330,000 visitors, doubling its initial first year target. The gallery offers an expansive programme of learning projects for all ages, including regular talks, performances and screenings.

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LOUISE RENNISON BRINGS SOME HILARITY BACK TO LEEDS Talking to Louise Rennison is a little like hurtling down a bobsleigh run with numerous detours – you don’t know where you’re going to end up but you’re enjoying the ride!

I grabbed a few minutes from Louise’s busy day to ask her about her upcoming play, Angus Thongs and Even More Snogging, at The West Yorkshire Playhouse. As I put the phone down 15 minutes later, I felt as though a whirlwind had passed through the room. What, in the name of goodness, was I going to get out of that?!

Louise grew up in Seacroft as part of an Irish/Jewish family – the sort of family where you would regularly be called on to entertain visiting relatives. I suppose her career really started here, she was imaginative, precocious, and soaked up everything around her – which provided a fantastic source of material for when she started writing and performing.

She didn’t actually attend performing arts college until she was in her 30s but she was soon writing vignettes, doing comic monologues etc. At one stage she appeared with a cabaret group called ‘Women with Beards’ (only two of them wore false beards!). One thing led to another and then a publisher suggested she write the diary of a teenage girl – well, she certainly had a rich source of material to delve into – and Georgia Nicolson was born.

Georgia’s escapades have captured the imagination of teenagers across the world. In 2007 Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging was made into a film, and now the stage version is about to have its World Premiere at the Playhouse before touring the UK in the autumn. This ‘snogtastic jamboree of Georgia’s totally unblessed life’ has been adapted for the stage by Louise and another Leeds writer, Mark Catley, who has written for Casualty,

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Eastenders, Holby City, and Doctors.

Without ever planning it that way, Louise has become the Queen of Teen. Having taken everyone on a rollicking journey through Georgia’s life in ten books – teeming with sexgods, luuurve-gods, nuddy-pants, dancing and lots of snogging – she has come up with another hilarious series starting with Withering Tights (Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010), which follows

the misadventures of Tallulah Casey who attends a performing arts college in Heckmondwike! The second book in the new series, A Midsummer Tights Dream is out this month.

Teenager or not, Angus Thongs and Even More Snogging will have you in stitches. Catch it at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 10th February – 3rd March. Tickets from www.wyp.org.uk or 0113 213 7700

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Seven Jazz Celebrates Fifth Year!

Seven Jazz, at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton, now officially has the largest audience of any jazz club in Yorkshire.

Over 3,000 fans attended their gigs in 2011. This year marks their fifth anniversary at Seven, so they have something to celebrate!

February promises to be a fantastic month for Seven Jazz. Two international highlights are Zoe Rahman’s Kindred Spirits group on 2nd February, and guitarist Jim Mullen’s Reunion Band, who will kick off their national tour at Seven on 16th February.

Seven Jazz’s Sunday afternoon gigs offer everything from seven- piece Cuban Band Yoruba, top jazz vocalist Nikki Allen with her sextet, and pianist Dave Evans and his mercurial Fruit Tree band, to contemporary jazz from sax man Russell Van den Burgh and drummer Darren Altman and their band Centreline.

For full details visit www.sevenjazz.co.uk

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Jazz Workshops continue in February on Saturdays 4th and 18th, 2.30 – 4.30pm. For further information, contact Jean Watson on 0113 237 0700 or jeanwatsonlifeskills@hotmail.com Jazz Yorkshire’s 2012 jazz awards will be held on 19th March. If you like Seven Jazz or any of the artists you have seen over the past year, please take a minute to vote at www. jazzyorkshire.org/awards before 19th February.

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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO DIRECTED BY: DAVID FINCHER STARRING: DANIEL CRAIG, ROONEY MARA, STELLAN SKARSGARD, ROBIN WRIGHT, STEPHEN BERKOFF CERT: 18 LENGTH: 158 MINS I should begin by saying that I came to this film a Dragon Tattoo virgin, having neither read the books nor seen the original Swedish screen adaptations of Steig Larsson’s phenomenally successful Millennium Trilogy. Having no frame of reference, I approached David Fincher’s take on the story free of preconceptions, knowing only that, at some point, I could expect a female character sporting some kind of body art.

For those also unfamiliar with the source material, the story concerns investigative journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) who we first see emerging from court having lost a costly libel case. As his professional reputation lies in tatters, he’s approached by wealthy retired industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) who invites him to his family’s private island, ostensibly hiring him to write his memoirs whilst actually seeking to utilize Blomkvist’s deductive prowess in unraveling an unsolved mystery that has tormented Vanger for forty years.

In doing so, Vanger says, Blomkvist will be investigating “Thieves, misers, bullies, the most detestable collection of people you’ll ever meet – my family”.

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He’s not kidding either. The Vangers are a ghoulish bunch with a family history teeming with incest, cruelty, deceit. Oh, and a bit of Nazism thrown in for good measure.

As he looks into the disappearance

Lisbeth (the “Girl” of the title) has already achieved iconic status among fans of the trilogy and therefore casting the part must have been a challenge for the filmmakers. Fiercely intelligent but socially awkward, the punky computer hacker makes a compelling, gutsy heroine and she’s played brilliantly here by Rooney Mara who brings just the right measure of vulnerability to the role, conveying Lisbeth’s complex, contradictory nature: both hard edged and fragile.

Following his well received The Social Network, director Fincher continues his winning streak. Never one to shy away from the dark and unpleasant corners of the human condition (and there is a good deal of unpleasantness here), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a very David Fincher kind of project.

The frosty Scandinavian setting suits his trademark aesthetic; all wide angle shots and muted colours, and he’s no stranger to the serial killer genre.

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For the soundtrack, Fincher has once again collaborated with Trent Reznor, whose score for The Social Network picked up an Oscar. As a creative partnership, the filmmaker and composer are as good a match as the film’s central characters. In Reznor’s ominous sonic landscapes Fincher has found the perfect aural accompaniment to his distinctive visual style. The vaguely nauseating opening titles sequence features a thunderously heavy take on Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song sung by Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the film gives a nice little nod to Reznor’s musical past when we spot one character wearing a Nine Inch Nails t-shirt.

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ALASKA Fri 27 Jan at The Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane.

Leeds-based garage rock, post-punk, surf/psych-pop ALASKA host launch party & exclusive premiere of their video ‘GIRL’. Expect a smoking hot set with support from the elusive Samuel Foxton Wells. £3 Dunya Duo Wed 1 Feb, 1–1.55pm @ The Venue, Leeds College of Music.

Music from Greece, Turkey & the Arab world. Details: 0113 247 836. Free.

Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos Wed 1 Feb at Brudenell Social Club.

Six-piece led by classicallytrained saxophonist Toledo.

Stunning musicians bring together Balkan Gypsy sprinkled with Latin, African, Middle-Eastern, Rock & Hiphop. £10.

Zoe Rahman’s Kindred Spirits Thurs 2 Feb, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton.

Popular & highly acclaimed pianist Zoe Rahman. £15/ £12 from 0113 262 6777 or on door.

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Thurs 2 Feb at Leeds University Union. The godfather of dub & high priest of reggae. £15.

Complete Madness Fri 3 Feb at Otley Social Club. The UK’s No.1 Madness Tribute Band.

Details: 01943 464139/ 01943 461302.

Acoustic Revolution feat Hayley Gaftarnick + Jonathan Moss Sat 4 Feb, 4-7pm at The Adelphi. Moving acoustic sounds from two distinctive performers. £2.

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Sat 4 Feb, 7.30pm at Leeds Town Hall.

Debussy’s La Mer, SaintSaëns Cello Concerto No 1, Brahms Symph No 2. Details: 0113 224 3801 / www. leedsconcertseason.com Nicki Allan Sextet Sun 5 Feb, 1.30 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Back by popular demand with hot arrangements. £5/4, under 16s free.

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& City Organist Simon Lindley play. Free.

Babybird Tues 7 Feb at Brudenell Social Club.

Reformed three-piece performing melodic pop. £12.

Sonic Boom Six Tues 7 Feb at The Cockpit. A PunkRock, Hip-Hop, Jump-Up Ska Soundclash from Manchester Royal Academy of Music Wed 8 Feb,1.05-1.55pm at The Venue, Leeds College of Music. Trumpet & piano. Free.

Vieux Farka Toure Weds 8 Feb at Howard Assembly Room. Timeless Malian soul from one of today’s most celebrated African guitarists touring his album ‘The Secret’.

Slow Club Wed 8 Feb at The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds.

Folk-rock duo from Sheffield.

Tickets £11 from Jumbo Records.

King Creosote + Jon Hopkins Thurs 9 Feb at City Varieties.

Renowned electronic/ acoustic musicians perform songs from their Mercury nominated Diamond Mine album.

Chantel McGregor Fri 10 Feb at Korks, Otley. Solo acoustic set from one of the most of exciting young rock & blues musicians. Tickets:Jumbo Records.

Russian State Symphony Orchestra Sat 11 Feb, 7.30pm at Leeds Town Hall.

Khachaturian, Rachmaninov & Rimsky-Korsakov.

0113 224 3801 www. leedsconcertseason.com Yoruba Sun 12 Feb, 1.30 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Powerful 8-piece band playing high-energy jazz/salsa/fusion. £5/4, under 16s free.

St Peter’s Singers - Begin the Jubilee! Mon 13 Feb, 1.05pm at Leeds Town Hall.

British Music in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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Sacconi Quartet Tues 14 Feb, 7.30pm at The Venue, Leeds College of Music.

Haydn, Borodin, Dvořák.

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Underground Railroad Wed 15 Feb at Oporto Bar & Restaurant. Noisy & infections French post-punk band based in London. Free.

Jim Mullen’s Reunion Band Thurs 16 Feb, 8pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. One of the most powerful & exciting bands to appear on UK Jazz Scene playing mixture of new music specially written for the tour & more. Tickets £15/12 0113 262 6777 or on door.

Acoustic Performance: Cherry Ghost Fri 17 Feb at The Wardrobe. Epic & heartfelt indie rock/pop. £12.

Spaghetti Western Orchestra Sat 18 Feb, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall. “Wildly Inventive and Funny” Daily Telegraph.

0113 224 3801 / www. leedsconcertseason.com The Fruit Tree Band Sun 19 Feb, 1.30 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Skilled & energetic pianist Dave Evans, with Kenny Higgins (bass), & Alex Wibrew (drums) create a thrilling array of sounds. £5/4, under 16s free.

Field Music Mon 20 Feb at Brudenell Social Club.

Sunderland-based musical brothers playing experimental pop. £8.50.

Lights Tues 21 Feb at the Cockpit. Electronica from Canadian-born artist. Tickets £11 from Jumbo.

Opera North String Quartet Wed 22 Feb, 1.05-1.55pm, The Venue, Leeds College of Music, playing Britten & Beethoven. Free.

Elkie Brooks Wed 22 Feb, 8pm at City Varieties.

Legendary British singer performing some of her classic hits, blues, jazz & songs from her new album.

Tickets from 0113 243 0808.

The Leeds Bluegrass Club Thurs 23 Feb, 8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck (off Water Lane, below City Square). Live Acoustic Americana / Bluegrass / Country music, Resident Bands + Guests. Picking sessions in back rooms, musicians welcome. Details: John 267 0761, Kevin 267

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Little Dragon Thurs 23 Feb at The Cockpit. Swedish electronic band. Tickets £15 from Jumbo Beth Jeans Houghton Thurs 23 Feb at Brudenell Social Club. Folk singer-songwriter from Newcastle with her band The Hooves of Destiny.

Tickets £9 from Jumbo The Petty Heartbreakers Thurs 23 Feb, 8pm at New Roscoe. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers Roots: Serious Sam Barrett plus Ewan McLennan Tues 24 Feb, 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. ‘Yorkshirecana’ from Serious Sam & traditional folk / self penned Scottish inspired songs from Ewan.

Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills Fri 24 Feb at Korks. play supporting the release of Patsy’s new album ‘Songs of Angels & Guitars.’ Tickets £9 from Jumbo Dodgy Sat 25 Feb at Eiger Music Studios. New Craven Gate Industrial Estate, LS11.

Britpop favourites Dodgy have reformed & bring us some of the catchiest hits of the 90s. £12.

Lobelia & Steve Lawson with She Makes War Sun 26 Feb, 7pm at All Hallows Church, Hyde Park. Tickets £7 or £6 in advance from www. facebook.com/allhallows.gigs Centreline Sun 26 Feb, 1.30 – 4pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. A fresh, vibrant & creative jazz group that prides itself on the spontaneity & creativity. £5/4, under 16s free.

First Aid Kit Tues 28 Feb at The Wardrobe. Swedish folk duo of sisters with close vocal harmonies & woodsy, folk-influenced songwriting.

Tickets £11 from Jumbo.

To Kill a King Weds 29 Feb at Brudenell Social Club. Folkinspired 5 piece on their first UK headline tour.

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COULD YOU MAKE THE GB ROWING TEAM?

event website, and compare your times with friends and workmates, as well as the entry standard for the GB selection process.

“It’s our Olympic distance, it’s what we do for trials”, said Grainger (36), three-times Olympic silver medallist and six-times World Champion, who is aiming for her fourth Olympic Games. “We’ll be doing it in early March ourselves and then at the Olympic Games in July and August, so it’s a tough test. But I warn you, it’s very addictive. Once you get going, you will just want to keep improving.

So good luck, train hard, race hard and enjoy it.”

Anyone entering The Nation on Trial and posting their time on the website will enter a prize draw to win a trip for two to watch the Senior Trials at the Olympic rowing venue. What’s more, the times for those aged 16-24 will also be assessed to see if anyone has the talent to be considered for Rio in 2016.

The GB Rowing Team is giving people a rare insight into the rigours of selection for 2012 by inviting them to take their own trial on a rowing machine.

The Nation on Trial initiative runs from 1st – 29th February and is open to anyone aged 16 and over. All you have to do is get on a rowing machine and take your own 2k trial, whilst also raising money for the event’s charity partner, The Stroke Association – participants are encouraged to get sponsored to achieve set targets.

1992 Olympic gold medallist and 2012 hopeful Greg Searle.

Participants train and build up to rowing 2k as fast as they can on a rowing machine at a local gym or rowing club. You can record your times as often as you like on the

Two kilometres is the distance GB’s top stars will race at the Olympic Games this summer. Anyone aspiring to join the GB team begins with a 2k test on a rowing machine and this is your chance to have a go.

Just register on the event website www.nationontrial.org and access expert training advice, and enjoy messages of encouragement from world champions like Katherine Grainger, Richard Chambers, and

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GO ON THE RUN! Muireann Carey-Campbell, better known as blogger Bangs and a Bun, started running a year and a half ago. She’s since run four half marathons and one full one. She runs a program called Team Bangs on the Run designed to get more women running and is currently training her third team for the Berlin Half marathon. Here she gives you some tips to start running.

you’ll back out. A training plan gives you a clear structure that becomes part of your life very quickly. The training process is very rewarding as you see improvements each week and of course, you get a big shiny medal on race day.

Tell Your Friends!

Get a friend to sign up to a race with you so you can train together and keep each other motivated. Get an app on your phone like Nike+ or Runkeeper so you can keep track of your miles. You can sync these apps up with your Facebook and Twitter so when you finish a run, it automatically posts to your account.

Once your friends see you’re running, they hold you accountable, and often times, you’ll inspire them to start running too.

Running is a cheap way to stay fit and active and provides plenty of opportunities to see improvements and set realistic goals that provide an excellent sense of achievement. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go!

Photo: Elliott Morgan Already resolutions have been made and broken! So many people vow to be fitter and healthier every year only to fall off the wagon weeks after signing up for that gym membership. So, why not take up something that’s free and you don’t need any special equipment for? That’s right, it’s time to run!

In order to make your running resolution one you’ll stick to, there are certain things you should do: Get a Gait Analysis A gait analysis is a simple procedure to ensure you’re running in the right kind of trainers. Go into any running shop (such as Up and Running on Otley Road, LS16) and they’ll ask you to run on a treadmill for about 20 seconds while they assess your running style. They can then kit you out with the best trainers for you, to ensure you have support in

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If you’d like to join others running, there are a number of excellent running clubs in our area, including:

Head to Hyde Park or Roundhay Park at 9am every Saturday and you’ll find a group of people ready to do a 5K run.

This was the very first run I did and it was a great way to get started. Everyone is really friendly and supportive and it’s nice to run in a group. Register online and it generates a personal barcode for you – take this with you and they scan it at the end of the run. This keeps track of all your runs on their website so you can see your progress.

Set a Goal Sign up to a race to help you stay focused. 10K or half marathons are good goals that have at least 12 weeks training plans. Once you’re signed up to a race and start training, it’s unlikely

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Gets Your Skates On! The Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square from Friday 27th January to Sunday 26th February with a whole new look.

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Two new features are a 30-metre dry slope ‘Snow Slide’ toboggan run, and a bobsleigh simulator, which gives firsthand experience of the speed, twists, and turns of one of the world’s most thrilling winter sports.

Ice skating lessons, run by qualified skating professionals, are available for all levels and ages – from beginners to more advanced. Priced at £48 per person, the sessions will run every Saturday or Sunday for four weeks, and there’s an extra adult session every Wednesday evening. There are only a limited number of places, so call 0113 224 3801 to book your place.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

An Endurance Challenge for Eve Can you help raise £100 to change a little girl’s life?

Join 149 others for an Endurance Challenge at David Lloyd Leeds on Saturday 25th February and help raise vital funds to help send Eve Williams (7) to America for life-changing surgery.

David Lloyd instructors will put you through your paces in a two hour boot camp session and the top fundraiser will win an iPod Touch!

revealing the ‘real’ strength of the muscles underneath. The team there believes Eve will benefit massively from the procedure, and expect her to gain significant improvements in all areas.

This will be followed by four weeks of intensive physio in America, which will be continued for as long as is necessary back in the UK.

Eve suffers from Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy which severely limits her mobility.

She can’t walk, crawl or complete transitions from one position to another.

She is effectively fully dependent on others. Eve is a very sociable child but, because of her condition, struggles to integrate with friends at home and school. For the past seven years, her parents David and Gina have tried various therapies and there has been very slow progress. The main issue is the spasticity (stiffness) in her legs and arms, caused by problematic nerve roots sending incorrect signals to the muscles in her limbs.

David and Gina hope that the procedure will allow Eve to ultimately lead a full and fully independent life – without the operation the chances of this are very slim. Unfortunately, the costs are very high, they need to raise a minimum of £45,000 in six months. This will cover the costs of the operation and all associated costs. They would like to raise £70,000 in total, so they can provide ongoing physio when they return home, which will cost in the region of £1,000 per month.

Eve has been given the opportunity to visit the St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri for pioneering surgery.

‘Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy’ is a permanent procedure which usually completely eliminates the spasticity,

Ultra Runner Seeks Sponsors

Having an athlete from Wharfedale win medals in major championships can only inspire other local runners. He has been ranked in the top four in the UK (top three in England) every year since 2008.

Since 2009 Chris Carver from Otley has been regularly selected to represent both the UK and England in 24 hour running races, including Commonwealth, European and World Championships.

This year his most important race will be the World Championships in Katowice, Poland, in September. To guarantee selection, he would also like to compete in a 24 or 48 hour race in May or June.

Past masters of ultra distance running have suggested that getting into some of the big European races in the next few years would not only improve his standard, but also lead to better performances in championship events, and ultimately increase in his medal tally of one gold, one silver and one bronze.

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Some years ago Chris fought off both testicular and lung cancer. Since then he has periodically used his running to raise money for Orchid Cancer Care – the only charity in the UK to specialise in male cancers. This year he would like one or more local businesses to help him raise money again for cancer charities. Ideally he is looking for sponsors to cover the cost of travel and accommodation while he does all the planning, fundraising, publicising, training and running. In return, a great deal of publicity could be generated which will benefit both the sponsors and the charity. He is also willing to promote local businesses by placing links and adverts on his website, wearing branded clothing for training and racing, and making himself available for publicity.

To take part in the Endurance Challenge, please contact daveyandgina@hotmail. com for details. To read more about Eve, visit www.evesjourney.co.uk

If you would like to sponsor Chris, contact him at chris.carver@btopenworld.com or via www.thoughtsofanultrarunner. blogspot.com/

YOUNGER LIFE

A Campaign for a New School in Leeds Leeds Steiner School is a vision of parents, friends, trustees and staff at Beechtree Steiner Initiative, a registered charity with 11 years experience of running pre-school education and parent and child classes in Leeds.

An application is now being put forward to open a mainstream school in North Leeds for children aged 4 – 16,

following the internationally recognised Steiner curriculum already taught at one state academy in England.

The team behind the application has identified the old Fir Tree School in Moortown as their preferred location.

Discussions with the Council have confirmed there are no current plans for the building. It is of the right capacity and has been in educational use recently.

“Having a proposed location for the school will strengthen our case and allow us to consult local residents as well as the rest of Leeds”, said Jim Wild, a parent leading the application.

Helen Pearson, another member of the application group said: “The proposed Leeds Steiner School will welcome children of all faiths and backgrounds.

Steiner education follows a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, based on a deep understanding of how children develop, so that learning opportunities are provided when children are ready for them.”

The group is applying to the government’s Free School programme to open a school in September 2013.

The school will start initially with reception through to Year 3, growing each year with a new reception intake, up to age 16.

Public meetings will be held at Moor Allerton Library, 5 - 7pm on Thursday 26th and 10am -12 noon on Friday 27th January. Another meeting will be held on Saturday 4th February, 10am at Old Tetley Hall, Moor Road, Far Headingley. For further details, visit www.leedssteinerschool.co.uk or text 0755 001 2819

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YOUNGER LIFE

Lawnswood School Works With Envision to Improve Perceptions of Youth Locally A team of Sixth Form students at Lawnswood School are currently working on a community-based project aimed at building relationships between young and old people in North Leeds. The project team - working under the name ‘BRIAN’ (Bringing Respect into All Neighbourhoods) - was launched as a result of Lawnswood’s collaboration with the youth education charity Envision. Envision works on a national basis with 16-19 year olds to challenge the stereotype of youth being apathetic and disengaged with local issues.

Leeds. In particular, the team intends to take on a practical project like renovating a public area, to make a visible and tangible difference through their actions. The aim is to prove to local residents that young people care about their community, and for the older members of the community to see them making a difference.

The team would love to hear from local residents, community groups or charities who would like to share their thoughts on how students and young people are perceived. Any suggestions for practical ‘clean up’ projects in the community would be welcomed too. The team has produced a questionnaire to be completed by local residents and is keen to meet face to face with groups or residents.

The Lawnswood students signed up voluntarily to the Envision project and since October have attended weekly meetings with volunteer team mentors appointed from the local community. They were given the challenge of choosing a project to instigate positive change either within their local community or globally, and spent several months exploring a number of issues and discussing how problems in society arise, and how solutions could be found.

The Lawnswood BRIAN team chose their project based on the recognition that there is a pressing need to bridge gaps between young and old in North

Richmond House School Open Afternoon Richmond House School prides itself on inspiring high achievement both inside and outside the classroom within a caring family environment.

Their dedicated staff is committed to developing the individual talents in every pupil. Outstanding 11+ exam success, specialist teaching in many areas, including French, Spanish, Music, P.E. and Science, and 10 acres of sports facilities, give pupils every opportunity to excel.

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Visit them at their Open Working Afternoon on Wednesday 29th February, 2 – 7pm, to receive firsthand experience of the happy and challenging teaching environment the school offers.

Visitors will be able to tour the school buildings and grounds, meet the headmistress, witness the high standards of teaching and varied curriculum, talk to staff and pupils and view some of their recent work.

For more information or to arrange to a visit at a time to suit you, please call 0113 275 2670.

Richmond House School, Otley Road, Far Headingley

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Come along & let the kids play while you have enjoy coffee & a chat. Everybody welcome. £1.50 per family. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Harrogate Rd, Moortown Battlefront Leeds Fri 7 – 8.30pm at The Grove, New St. Horsforth. Beginners – advanced welcome. £3. All staff CRB checked. Pokemon Trading Card Game & Pokemon Wifi Battles Yu-Gi-Oh! Exclusive pre-release events. Exclusive promo cards given out every week. Details: mark.hirst3@ntlworld. com, 07877 120145

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Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child Groups A warm & supportive environment for children & parents/carers. Imaginative play, songs, stories, baking, seasonal crafts. Groups Mon–Fri am Old Tetley Hall, Headingley, & Tues am Stainbeck Community Hall, Stainbeck Lane. Details: 269 0262, enquiries@leeds-steiner.org.uk

Nursery Independent preparatory school providing a & Reception high standard of education for boys and Opengirls Morning : aged 3-11 years old.

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Brownies (For girls aged 7-10). Hawksworth Wood – Tues; Kirkstall & Far Headingley – Wed; Headingley – Thurs; Burley – Fri. A fantastic place to make new friends, have new experiences & build self-esteem. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Dragon Tales at The Royal Armouries Sat 11 – Sun 19 Feb 20. Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon with a whole host of fun activities for all the family – Dragon Egg treasure hunt, Jester’s Yard play area, dragon craft activities, storytelling, Kite-flying displays, Hands on History sessions, Museum tours & more! Museum admission free – some activities carry a small charge. Details: www.royalarmouries.org

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To arrange a visit please call 0113 275 2670

Free Holiday Club Mon 13 Feb at Meanwood Parochial Hall.

New surgery at Games, bible stories, craft, drama, music! Morning (Rec-Yr RHSad_onechance_northleedslife_90.5x65.indd 1 01/12/2011 10:40 2) & afternoon (Yr 3-Yr 6) with cafe/packed lunch at lunchShadwell Lane Medical Centre time for all the family. All staff CRB checked. Details: meanAlwoodley 0113 269 8889 woodholidayclub@yahoo.com Football North East Leeds Under 13 (Current Year 9) require players for Sunday morning league. Training Tues 7 – 8pm at Thomas Danby. Home games on Scott Hall fields.

Details: Ian Jones 07956 573676 Guides (for Girls aged 10-14) who want to share new experiences with new friends. Spend 1 evening a week being creative, choosing what you want to do & building your self confidence in an all girl environment. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Junior Rugby. Moortown Rugby Union Club, a brilliant club for youth development with squads from U7s up to adult open-age rugby, is recruiting for their Under 7s & 8s squads (current Year 3 classes). The teams train & play against other local clubs Sundays 10:30am. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701 or 274 94014. www.moortownrugby.co.uk Rainbows (For girls aged 5-7). Kirkstall – Wed; Headingley - Thurs. Local Rainbow groups are having loads of fun with their motto Live, Laugh, Love & Learn. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Toddler Group for babies to pre-school children, Tues 10 – 11.30am (term time) at West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. 50p per person incl. refreshments. All helpers CRB checked. Lovely play area with lots of ride-on toys Details: 278 5373 Wrangthorn Baby & Toddler Group Parent run group Tues 1 – 2.30pm & Thurs 10 – 11.30am, at Wrangthorn Church Hall, Hyde Pk Tce. £1. Refreshments & lots of toys & craft activities.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Aerobics/Body Conditioning Classes Thurs, 8.15pm& Sat 8am at Meanwood Parochial Hall. All ages & abilities welcome. £3 per session.

Details: meanwoodaerobics@ yahoo.com/ 07970 713372 After Eights Badminton Club Mon 8.30 – 9.30pm, Holt Park Sports Centre. New members welcome. Turn up & try our friendly club – free. Details: Helen, 0113 305 3327 Ballroom & Sequence Dance Wed 1.30 – 4pm at Queenswood Social Club, Queenswood Dr. LS6. £1.50.

Bar open. Will play requests.

Details: Tom & Gwen 0113 258 1835 Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. New members welcome. All ages & abilities, no experience required.

Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggate-morris.blogspot. com Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided when required. Details: Shirley 267 9452.

Last Man Stands are looking for additional teams to enter their winter indoor & summer outdoor cricket leagues. They cater for all standards. Details: Paul 07795 154444, leeds@ lastmanstands.co.uk Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Mon 7 - 8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre.

Are you disabled or recovering from a condition where swimming/exercising in water could help? We provide a safe, sociable private pool session where you can work to your own ability to gain strength & confidence. Details: Roger 267

4716, Sarah 287 6250 www. ladsc.co.uk Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 8 - 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. (near the Skyrack). 2nd & 4th Tues of 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 (School Room), 7.30 – 9.30pm.

Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926 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 Fridays Friday night Lindy Hop classes for complete beginners onwards at The Carriageworks, Millennium Sq. No partner required.

Beginners class 7pm (Level 2 Room1) £5. Details: www. lindyfridays.com Lindy Hop Dance Mon, 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 Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club Mon & Wed 5.45pm, Fri 7pm, Meanwood Workingmen’s Club, Stonegate Rd. Beginners welcome.

Details: 07914 506691 Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre Stonegate Rd (Opp. Fire Station) LS17. Indoor Bowls, Crown Green Bowls, Bridge, Snooker, Table Tennis. New members welcome. Details: 268 3857, 07815 652017

Phoenix Folk Dancers English Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind the Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 – 10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary. Details: 2611902 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 St Gemma’s Zumbathon!

Sun 19 Feb, 10am – 1pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley. Fabulous sponsored event in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice. Places limited so book now! Details: 0113 218 5505, www. leedszumbathon.co.uk Singles’ Dance Night Tues 7.30pm at Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens LS17. £3. Do you want to make new friends? Join them for a great night of fun, music & dancing.

Details: Paul 07724 460317, pauldjdom@btinternet.com or 268 5039 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 Zumba Mon 9 – 10am at Northcall Community Centre, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, LS17 Free. Details: 0113 268 9993

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ARTS & CRAFTS Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 4 Feb: AGM followed by Brian Morgan workshop on ‘Calligraphy for Paintings’. At Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, 10am - 4pm. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436 kaybeehall@ talktalk.net Flower Arranging Classes Wed 7 – 9pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley, LS17. Beginners & experienced arrangers welcome! Details: Judy Watker 07538 132053, 261 2379, watkers@btinternet.com North Leeds Calligraphers Tues 10am – 12 noon at St Andrews URC, Devonshire Crescent, LS8. Calligraphy lessons for absolute beginners & those with a prior knowledge of this wonderful art form.

Individual tuition given.

Details: 269 6414 Wednesday’s Headingley Community Art Group now meets at HEART, Bennett Rd, 10am – 12.30pm. Old & new members welcome. We share our creative abilities. Call in on the day – be surprised!

Details: Michael 07923 106084 Yorkshire Flower Club Wed 22 Feb, 2pm at Almscliffe Hall, Harrogate Rd, Huby LS17.

Demo by Vanessa Wellock.

Details: 01943 863172

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Book Sale Sat 4 Feb, 10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (junction of Otley Old Rd/Tinshill Rd Cookridge).

Large selection of paperbacks & hardbacks. Refreshments available.

Book Sale Sat 25 Feb, 10am - 12 noon at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley. In aid of PAFRAS (Positive Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers). Adm 20p.

Donations of books, CDs & DVDs would be appreciated.

Details: 278 0208, crjmilestone@ntlworld.com Coffee Morning with toasted tea cakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church. Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Fun Charity Auction Sat 10 March, viewing 10am/ Auction 11am at St Margaret’s Hall, (junction Fink Hill & Hall Lane, Horsforth). In aid of Feral Cat Welfare. If you have items to

donate or would like to help, email feralcatwelfare@aol. com. Details: 07876 212 518 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 at 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.

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.

GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular

guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www. airyorkshire.org.uk Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30-9pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.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 Budgie Sitters Circle Do you worry about your budgies when you’re away? Join the Budgie Sitters Circle – then you can hand your budgies over to another member & return the favour when they go away, & you’ll know your pets are being well cared for.

Details: Lilliane 275 5479, lilliane98@hotmail.com

Chevin Antique Society meets 1st Tues of the month (Sept – May), 8pm at West Park Rugby Clubhouse, Bramhope.

Speakers on a wide range of subjects. Annual Membership £25. Details: Lis Loach 0113 267 4843, Sally Wilkinson 0113 267 1721 Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Sat 4 Feb: Practical work party with Dave Blackham, LCCl Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am Otley Rd car park, opposite main gates. Wear suitable clothing & footwear.

Bring packed lunch (cafe if preferred). Equipment & coffee provided.

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Leeds Anglo German Club Tues 7 Feb, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s United Reformed Church. ‘Karneval in Koeln’ – Kurt Berlet, a native of Cologne, talks about customs & practices around Carnival time. Illustrated talk in German & English. Details: 0113 268 7697 Leeds Book Club 2nd Sun, 6pm at The White Swan, Leeds City Centre. 3rd Sun, 5 – 7pm at Arcadia in Headingley.

2nd Wed, 7pm at Medusa Bar, Horsforth. Details: www.leedsbookclub.com, leedsbookclub@gmail.com 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 Leeds Bridge Club, Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate Rd. LS17.

Beginners: Mon 2 - 4.15pm, Fri 7 - 9.15pm. Improvers: Fri 10am - 12.15pm. Details: www.leedsbridgeclub.com Leeds Combined Arts Wed 15 Feb, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley.

Poetry Evening hosted by Michael Hildred & launch of his new book ‘Late Flowering’.

All welcome to read in the second half. £2 incl. refreshments. Details: www. leedscombinedarts.org.uk Leeds Caledonian Society Final meeting in winter programme is a Club Night on Wed 21 March, 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 0113 267 4141, info@leedscaledonians. org 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 Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Wed 15 Feb, 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495

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Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm. Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org 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 Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm, St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome. Details: The Secretary 0113 265 0651 or www.lps1852.co.uk Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm at the New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help the needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack 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 The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068 Mark & Spencer’s Sunday Roast New North Leeds LGB professional social networking Sunday afternoon events.

Make your weekends more interesting, meet Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Meanwood & Roundhay based gay & lesbian professionals. Details: mandssundayroast@gmail. com Meanwood Men’s Society: Mon 6 Feb: Games Night, Meanwood Institute 8pm. Fri 17 Feb: Annual Dinner, Pease Hill Hotel, 8pm. Mon 20 Feb: Talk - Petra & The Levant, 8pm, Meanwood Institute.

Details: Mark 274 7611, Colin 274 6316

Mercury Movie Makers meet Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. The club is for camcorder owners. Advice, regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 0113 257 7274, www. mercurymoviemakers.com New Weetwood Writers Group at Weetwood Hall.

Whether you want to write for publication, profit or pleasure, you’ll be very welcome.

Evening & weekend workshops planned. Details: Liz 0113 267 9894.

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag.

Details: 0113 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org Oxfam Book Club now meets 1st Tues of month, 7.30pm at The Chemic Tavern, Johnson St. Woodhouse LS6. Details: jessgoodacre@hotmail.com Royal Park Community Consortium holds regular meetings every Tues, 7pm at the Burley Lodge Centre, Burley Lodge Rd. LS6.

Meetings are open to anyone who would like to get involved in the project to turn Royal Park School into a community centre. Details: Sue 07796 784018, Paul 07962 255621, www.royalparkschool.org Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s.

Monthly new members’ night in North Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025, www.leedsivc.org.uk 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 Transition Meanwood ‘Green Drinks’ 3rd Wed every month 8pm, East of Arcadia. All welcome - meet to chat about green issues & develop ideas to reduce Meanwood’s carbon footprint. Details:

www.transition-city-leeds. wikispaces.com & enter Meanwood.

Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces.

Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583 White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon, 8pm at Farsley Library, Old Rd. Farsley, LS28. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills. Also on YouTube. Details: Stephanie Hanson 0113 255 0824, hansonstevie@hotmail.com.

Woodhouse Ridge Action Group Action Days, 10am – 2pm, Sun 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 25 March, with breaks for refreshments & barbecue lunch. Details: Nigel Lees 275 5932.

MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly mixed voice choir welcomes new singers, experienced or not.

No auditions. Rehearsals Thurs pm at Adel Methodist Church. Details: 228 5932 or 267 1292.

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 The Chippendale Singers, a mixed voice choir, rehearse Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Repertoire includes madrigals, folksongs, spirituals & sacred works, plus lighter music & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details: Chris Denton 0113 284 3744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318 www. chippendalesingers.co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Community Choir Sessions in Meanwood organised by Churches Partnership & run

by Jamie Fletcher, a young, lively & enthusiastic music teacher. Sun 2.30 - 3.30pm at Meanwood Methodist Hall for five weeks from 8 Jan. FUN & FREE! No previous singing experience necessary.

Friends of University Art & Music helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds.

Membership open to all.

Regular activities arranged.

Details: 0113 343 2584, www. leeds.ac.uk/fuam Guitar lessons Mon 3.30 – 4.30pm at Northcall Community Centre, 5355 Cranmer Bank LS17.

Beginners welcome Must bring own guitar. Free. Details: 0113 268 9993.

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band A friendly, community brass band welcomes new players. Possible instrument loan, if needed. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth.

Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529 Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to try us out.

Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989 Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club Meets Wed 7.30 – 10.30pm at Guiseley Factory Workers Club, Town St. Guiseley.

New members (player/ non player) welcome. Club has a Roland AT900c & a Yamaha PSR S900. Concerts by professional artists – 8pm 1 Feb: Ernest Tempest. Guests welcome. £4. Details: 267 54 February 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

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Details: 234 32210 www. leedspeopleschoir.org.uk New Direction exciting new female choir (all ages). Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Will be performing in concerts, competitions & charity events throughout the year. West End musicals, pop & folk songs, & classical pieces. Details: Tracy 07914 833394 Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearsing Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 All players at least Grade 5 welcome – especially brass players.

Interested in joining or booking the band? Details: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk or www. phoenixband.co.uk.

Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, beginners to advanced.

All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley. Different conductors take each meeting.

Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348 Wesley Singers Concert Sat 25 Feb, 4.15pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall, Gainsborough Ave. LS16. Tickets £5 incl. refreshments. Details: Beryl 267 4507.

West Riding Opera has vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts & staged opera selections. All voice ranges welcome, no audition. Rehearsals Wed, 7.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky.com

The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus (four part unaccompanied harmony), 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16 5PF. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@ whiterosettes.org.uk Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Friendly, informal string orchestra made up of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome. Specific beginners group for those especially new to playing.

Details: www.ylss.org SENIORS Beaus & Belles Spring Dance Sat 24 March, 7 – 11pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel. Get out your dancing shoes! Ballroom, Sequence & Fun Dances.

Licensed bar, buffet & raffle. £5 on door. All regular supporters & new dancers very welcome. Please note change of venue. Details: Ken 230 1213, Edna 267 9670, Sheila 217 9136 Carpet Bowls Thurs, 1.45 - 3.45pm at St. Stephen’s Church, Cranmer Rd, off King Lane, Moortown. Join us for exercise & fun! £1.50 incl. tea. Details: Sheila 275 7965 Lunch Club Mons & Weds 111.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided.

Volunteers always welcome.

Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Luncheon Club meets 12 noon Tues at Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open to anyone over 60 for food & friendship. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £3.50. Please order in advance. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

Luncheon Club Wed 12 – 1pm at Northcall Community Centre, 53-55 Cranmer Bank LS17. £3.50 for two course meal. Must pre-book. Details: 0113 268 9993.

Mena Exercise Classes 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.

Details: 278 5777 Over 55s Club Fun & games at Northcall Community Centre, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, LS17 £1 incl. refreshments & prizes.

Everyone welcome. Details: 0113 268 9993 OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors living in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership is free for those aged 60 or over. You will receive a quarterly news sheet with information about all activities etc. Details: 369 7077 or infoowls@gmail.com 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 £4!

Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s.

Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917 STEP (for the over 60s in West Park & Far Headingley) at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill LS16. Mon 1 – 3pm afternoon tea, cakes & bingo; Tues 10 – 11.30am Gentle Exercise & a cuppa; Thurs 10 – 11.30am cuppa & toasted teacake, followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1.00pm.

Details: 275 7988, www. stepleeds.org.uk SPIRITUAL Alpha Course Wed 7.30pm at South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley. For anyone interested in learning about the Christian Faith.

Details: 0113 275 4989

Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall parish covers Leeds 16, Horsforth & Kirkstall.

Churches: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (Parish office: 267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (Parish secretary: 258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe M.A.,Ph.D; Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe MSP. www.ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk FREE ‘drop in’ group meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sunday of month: 6.30-7.30pm).

Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.bkwsu.org, www. bkwsu.org/uk/leeds St Barnabas Church, Alwoodley In 2012, the church celebrates its 50th anniversary. A full programme of events is planned, starting with Songs of Praise on Sun 29 Jan at 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: 0113 267 8487, www. stbarnabasleeds.org.uk St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun of month 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm.

All welcome. Details: www.stmichaels-headingley.org.uk Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church holds services every Sunday at 10.45am. Worship is followed by fellowship & refreshments.

Everyone welcome.

Holy Trinity Meanwood Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. Everyone Welcome. Details: 275 7885, www.holytrinitymeanwood. org.uk

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.

Healing 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 meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. 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 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

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www.leedsquakers.org.uk Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre (22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8) weekly classes in meditation & Buddhism. Tues 12.30pm: Feb 7, 21 & 28. Tues 7.30pm: Feb 21 & 28. Thurs 7.30pm: Feb 2, 9 & 23 at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse. Day Course Sat 25 Feb, 10.30am - 5pm. £25 incl. veg lunch.

Details: 265 8164 info@ meditationinleeds.org South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley.

Lively services every Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm. All welcome.

St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 Sunday Services 8am &10am. Kidz Club 3rd Sunday.

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. All Welcome.

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6. Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk Teachings of the Fourth Way The spiritual way brought

by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time. Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, info@gurdjieff-leeds.com Leeds Gurdjieff Society 56 February 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service at 10.30am. Crèche for young children where they are looked after for part of the service. Tea/coffee & a chat after service. A warm welcome to all.

Women’s World Day of Prayer Service Fri 2 March, 2.15pm at St Chad’s Church, Far Headingley 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 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire.

Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, www. groups.crohnsandcolitis.org. uk/Leeds 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 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 Headingley Friday Support Group meets Fri, 1.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Self-help & social support group for adults who may feel lonely or isolated as a result of mental health issues. Carers & anyone with an interest in mental health welcome (unless day trips arranged) Details: Carol 230 6043, www. headingleyfridaysupportgroup. org.uk or drop in.

Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528 Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090.

The Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (except bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley 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 Café Philosophique (Weetwood Residents’ Association) Thurs 16 Feb, 7.30pm in the Sports Pavilion, Richmond House School’s Playing Fields, Glen Rd, Weetwood. Jacob Dunningham talks about ‘Making Use of Uncertainty. £3.

Headingley Cafe Scientifique Mon 6 Feb, 7.45pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Rd LS6. Dr. Janine Lamb (University of Manchester) presents ‘Genes & Autism Spectrum Condition’. Fri 9 March: Dr Peter Wilmshurst (Keele University) on ‘The Effects of

the Libel Laws on Science’.

All welcome. Adm £2. Details: ann.clarke17@yahoo.co.uk Leeds Astronomical Society meets 2nd Wed of month with a guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome, first visit free. Details: info@ leedsastronomy.org.uk, www. leedsastronomy.org.uk Leeds in Your Lunch Hour A series of lectures by Kevin Grady, Director, Leeds Civic Trust. 1.15 - 1.45pm, Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane.

1 Feb: How Leeds Got its Daily Bread 1086-2011: Corn Mills, Bakehouses & Corn Exchanges; 8 Feb: The Coming of the Railways: The Age of the Train in Leeds 1758-1914; 15 Feb: From Grammar School to Board Schools: Children’s Education in Leeds 1552-1902; 22 Feb: Heritage at Risk, Heritage Being Conserved: The Past & Future of Some Great Leeds Buildings. Admission free – retiring collection.

Leeds Geological Association Meets Thurs 23 Feb, 7:15pm in Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University.

Presentations by students of the School of Earth and Environment, Leeds University.

Visitors welcome. For directions visit www.leedsga. org.uk Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall.

Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy. 9 Feb: ‘Liquid Crystals & Microscopy’.

23 Feb: ‘Atomic Force Microscopy’. Details: 0113 293 5991, mikesmith_176sh@ yahoo.co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICES Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets Mon 13 Feb, 7.15pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, for a talk on ‘The French Pyrenees’. On Mon 12 March the topic is ‘Birdwatching from Japan to Alaska’. Details: Mary Larner 261 2589 ‘The Heart of the Matter’ Mon 27 Feb, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. A talk about the way systems, texts, philosophies etc. use the image of the heart. By Cynthia Trasi, President Bradford Theosophical Society & National Lecturer for Theosophical Society in England. £3.50/ £3. Details: www.leedscombinedarts. org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 Feb, 11am at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds – a lecture by Rosemary Preece entitled ‘The Coal Industry in Yorkshire’. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 – 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J. Butler 0113 263 9540 WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Wed 1 Feb: ‘Murderous Doctors’ with Prof Mike Green. Wed 7 March: ‘The Great Yorkshire Show’ with Bill Cowling.

Details: Muriel Huntley 0113 230 1584 British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds Association) Regular meetings & activities.

Details: Mary O’Regan 0113 262 4131, leedsawg@ ntlworld.com Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness. Details: MuslimahMums@yahoo.co.uk, www.muslimahmums.co.uk Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon each month 7pm at Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi. org/leeds 58 February 2012 | northleedslife.co.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

Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monkbridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564

Women’s Group Fun & frolics. Creche available.

9.30 – 11.30am at Northcall Community Centre, 53-55 Cranmer Bank, LS17. Free.

Details: 0113 268 9993

Large Room for Hire West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. Weekdays & some evenings. Details: 278 5373

MISC/ EVENTS Bark in the Park Sun 26 Feb at Golden Acre Park – Sponsored Dog Walk in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. One, three or six mile walk. Entry free, then you & your dog raise as much as you can in sponsorship. Details: Jenny 0113 218 5565, www.stgemma.co.uk Ceilidh Fri 24 Feb, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. In aid of UNICEF. Live music. Tickets £15 (incl. supper). Details: 267 2421, leeds.unicef@ gmail.com Governor for Spring Bank Primary This successful, diverse primary school seeks an additional member of the governing body. People with the commitment & interest in the educational & developmental outcomes of children very welcome. For details & informal discussion call Michael Brawley, Head Teacher, on 0113 204 3120 Headingley Development Trust Annual General Meeting Tues 6 March, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Westwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm.

Free admission. Donations welcome. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www. hopepastures.org Inner NW Area Committee Thurs 23 Feb, 7pm at City of Leeds High School. Meeting open to public.

Two Function Rooms for Hire at Yarnbury RFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Ideal for parties, naming ceremonies, receptions, funeral gatherings, meetings, exercise/dance classes etc. Bar & kitchen available. Ample parking.

Details:258 1346/ 07792 2762248

Paxton Horticultural Society Rooms for hire at competitive rates at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Details: Doreen Sergent 266 5237.

Rooms for Hire Headingley Methodist Church has rooms of various sizes which can be used for meetings, activities & celebrations. Details: Margaret Appleyard on 257 6547 Rooms for Hire at Swarthmore Wide range of rooms for hire accommodating up to 140 people. Meeting rooms, hall/ dance studio, computer rooms, art rooms, crèche & café with roof garden. Details: Swarthmore Education Centre, Woodhouse Sq. LS3. 0113 243 2210, info@swarthmore. org.uk, www.swarthmore. org.uk Roundhay Park Geology Trail 2nd Sat alternate months. 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.

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS

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Aerials & Satellites 11 Digi-tel Appliances 15 ASD Art Gallery 33 The Hepworth Wakefield Art Supplies 31 Dinsdales Balloons 15 Fancy Dress Experience Bathrooms 11 Bespoke Tiling & Bathrooms 15 Coral Bathrooms 19 MoreAbility 32 Jason Child 47 B&K Passmore 60 MB Maintenance Blinds 07 Crescent Blinds 41 Hillarys Builders 63 Holmwood Builders Care Services 35 At Home Carpets & Flooring 29 KD Carpets Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners 09 FabriClean 31 Clean Care Caterers 10 Castle Grove

Cleaning Services 41 Kay Cunningham 23 Mr Mop Computer Repairs 12 Adel IT Decorators 61 Russ Gaunt 61 Sean Danes 62 Lewis Loftus 63 Tom Benn Drum Lessons 41 Tim Carter Electrician 39 David Gunby 62 57 Electrical 63 Wireworks Electrical Estate Agent 14 David Moor Financial Planning 17 Ben Frost Garages 02 Grove Lane Garage 09 ES Motors 57 Alba Tyres 67 Motor Marque Gardeners 18 Barrow’s Gardening Services 19 John’s Gardening Services

Jewellers 25 Queensbury Jewellers Jobs 26 Redman Design Joinery 63 Graham Bell Kitchens 22 Caldaire Kitchens 51 UK Laminates Laundry & Dry Cleaning 59 West Park Laundry Museum 68 Royal Armouries Office Space 37 Airedale House Paving & Driveways 18 C & S 27 Pawson Paving Photographer 60 Paul Dishman Plumbing & Heating 22 Trust Gas 23 John the Plumber 60 Bell Property Services 63 Norton Plumbing Printer Cartridges 17 Cartridge World

Handyman 60 Mr Fix-It

Removals 61 Man with a Van

Health & Fitness 45 Abbey Runners 45 Gym Tonic

Restaurants 31 Haley’s Restaurant 66 Divino

Roofers 12 Hall’s Roofing 19 R&D Sheridan 39 Action Roofing 61 VJR Roofing School 49 Richmond House Security 11 CASAC Solicitors 27 Jordans Solicitors 59 Hallam Solicitors Taxis 05 Ace Cars 64 Premier Private Hire Tree Services 21 Bartlett Tree Experts 61 Roxton Tree Services Underwear 55 Smalls to Fit You Upholstery 63 Abbey Upholstery Veterinary Practice 49 Yorkshire Vets Windows & Conservatories 03 Rainbow 28 Tate Windows Window Cleaner 62 TF Window Cleaning

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Family Fun Days

31 October (pm)

Family Halloween Party

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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 December

Family Fun Days Santa’s Grotto

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