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NOVEMBER 2010 Dear Readers It’s November already! Christmas is fast approaching and the magazine is teeming with Christmas fairs and coffee mornings. We take a look at gift giving, with emphasis on the more unusual – seek out little individual shops, local markets like Artsmix, and Farmers’ Markets. A particularly novel gift idea this year is a hen house! Big news this month is the 24th Leeds International Film Festival and you could win a pair of tickets to a film of your choice – but hurry, the competition closes at midnight on 5th November! Cover: Colin Firth & Helena Bonham-Carter in The King’s Speech.

Plus, the Leeds Jewish community stages an exhibition at Leeds City Museum; The National Theatre bring Alan Bennett back to Leeds; Jacob’s Larder considers soups; Bangs and a Bun completes her first half marathon; and The Leeds Gathering – the annual festival of Irish culture and music is poised to take the city by storm. The deadline for our December issue is around 1st November, and for January it’s 1st December. Keep your news rolling in – you know how we love to hear from you!

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The Natural Food Store on North Lane in Headingley is celebrating three years as a community- owned co-operative.

MANAGING DIRECTOR Jack Campbell info@northleedslife.co.uk

Customers and the community took over the running of the shop in November 2007 and the shop has continued to thrive through all the ups and downs of the recent economic changes.

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IAN IS BAKING UP A STORM IN HEADINGLEY! Ian Gaunt’s new bakery on North Lane is a welcome addition to the centre of Headingley. A baker for over 30 years, Ian has built a reputation for himself as a baker of distinction. When Anthony Flynn opened his Piazza in the Corn Exchange, the top chef sought him out to be in charge of bread and Observer restaurant critic, Jay Rayner, proclaimed the bread to be the best he’d ever tasted in his review. Ian identified a gap in the market for a quality bakery in the Headingley area. In the short time he’s been open he has already attracted many regulars and has a keen memory for people’s favorites. Most of the punters who came by while I was in the shop hardly opened their mouths before Ian correctly selected what they were after.

All the bread is made using traditional methods right there on the premises and Ian prides himself on the fact that his produce has no additives and is made with all natural ingredients. Along with the usual varieties, the bakery also offers a number of specialties such as olive bread, rye, and a mouthwateringly tasty, spicy chilli pepper bread. There are treats for those with a sweet tooth, too, with gingerbread men, macaroons and, another satisfied customer assured me, “the best fruit scones in Leeds”. The bakery’s central location guarantees steady passing trade and is convenient for local residents. The only potential drawback is likely to be backing up traffic at the nearby junction as cars slow to a crawl and drivers roll down their windows to savor the delicious, fresh baked aroma.

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This magazine is published by North Leeds Life Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing three monthly magazines covering Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Bramhope, Menston, Otley, Burley-inWharfedale and Ilkley.

TODAY IT HOLDS IT’S OWN AS A HIGH CLASS GROCER, SELLING LOCAL BREAD, EGGS AND DAIRY, FOOD FOR SPECIAL DIETS, AND A WIDE RANGE OF WHOLEFOODS AND ETHICAL FOODS

The initial aim was to build on the success of the established business and continue as a independent, community- based co-operative selling healthy, natural products. Today it holds it’s own as a high class grocer, selling local bread, eggs and dairy, food for special diets, and a wide range of wholefoods and ethical foods, together with bathroom and household goods, cleaning materials, remedies and supplements. To celebrate its three years of community ownership, it is about to embark on a complete refurbishment, thanks to a grant from the Leeds Co-operative Legacy Fund – so look out for the changes throughout November!

We are three! … and to celebrate we are giving you the chance to win a Natural Food Store Hamper. We’re stockists of over 3,000 different products including locally sourced free-range eggs and bread; dairy, cereals, pulses and nuts. We have speciality teas, fruit juices, fair trade chocolate and coffees, jams, Yorkshire honey, baking ingredients and other high quality groceries – and our very own recipe book! It’s three years since the Natural Food Store was bought by its customers and the community, and we’re giving you the chance to win a hamper. Simply hand in this voucher next time you’re in Headingley. We also stock a wide range of products to suit special diets and can order anything that’s not immediately available. Have a look around when you drop your voucher off. The first entry drawn after 30th November will win a hamper of local, healthy and delicious goodies.

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Natural Food Store, 23 North Lane, Headingley, LS6 3HW 0113 278 4944 Mon to Fri 9.00am-5.30pm & Sat 9.00am-5.00pm

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It is 150 years since the first synagogue was built in Leeds and the Leeds Jewish Community is marking the occasion with an historic exhibition organised by Makor Jewish Culture Office at Leeds City Museum on Sunday 28th November from 12 – 4pm. LJ150 is a two year project that aims to create a Leeds Jewish Heritage Book and a youth film. These outcomes will lead to participation in the of the Cultural Creative Olympiad in 2012. The exhibition will depict how hard it was for the first Jewish refugees who came to Leeds in the mid 1800s. Fleeing pogroms and persecution in Central Europe, thousands boarded ships which they thought would take them to America. Many of these actually docked in Hull and passengers were often told they had arrived in America. Some settled in Hull, others set out for Liverpool to continue their journey, but hearing that there was work in Leeds, especially in tailoring, many came here. Leeds was not a pretty place. The refugees lived in atrocious conditions, even children were working long hours in the overcrowded sweatshops. The exhibition tries to capture those early days. The small community where people had to help each other to survive, the Old Great Synagogue on Belgrave Street, the dreadful slums. Over the next year there will be various events, education sessions and talks. Groups in the community will be invited to put on events under the LJ150 banner. To get involved contact. Diane, Helen, Barbara or Stella at Makor 0113 268 0899 or helen@makor.co.uk 08 November 2010 | northleedslife.co.uk

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......................................... Makor is looking for authentic Jewish memorabilia and stories to ensure that the exhibition will have maximum impact, stirring memories of this important Leeds heritage, including old films and photographs, sewing machines and textiles, including vintage clothing, tailor’s dummies, stools, clappers and pressers. Recipes and any stories associated with them, artwork, artefacts and information about Jewish artists from Leeds (e.g. Jacob Kramer, Naviasky or Joash Woodrow) are also welcome.

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The Lottery is drawn every Friday and still costs just £1 per week. There are £3,000 in prizes to be won each week, with a top prize of £2,000. Double your chances with more than one number! If you are a member already, why not take out a second number or, how about giving someone lottery membership for Christmas? All profits are equally divided between the two hospices. Both St Gemma’s and Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospices have been caring for local people since 1978, providing an ever-increasing range of services for terminally ill patients and their families, whether at home or in the Hospices. If you would like to share in the care and join the weekly lottery please call the Lottery Office on 0113 278 1500. The lottery is registered with the gambling commission, and all players must be 16 or over. For more information please visit www.hospicelottery.co.uk

Jewish Genealogy Society education officer, Jeanette Rosenberg, will be at Leeds City Museum on 28th November with the Who Do You Think You Are? exhibition stand and lap-top ready to help answer visitors’ genealogical queries. The exhibition will also present a display on Leeds families, showing the contribution made locally and nationally by the Jewish community over the past 150 years. Visitors will be able to add their surname (or one they are associated with) to the ‘community tree’, and ‘post’ forms with family details of the when, where etc. The laden tree will enable the Society to record names that may have missed the censuses, or are too recent to have been included – all of which will help with the family history enquiries they receive.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

COUNCILLOR JAMES MONAGHAN Councillors Jamie Matthews, Martin Hamilton and I have been tackling a couple of tricky problems which continue to frustrate residents in Headingley – junk mail and noise nuisance. Residents get bombarded with unwanted leaflets everyday. The first step we’ve taken to put a stop to this is to provide residents with ‘No Junk Mail’ stickers, along with advice on how to reduce the amount of junk mail coming through the letterbox. This includes how to opt out of the Royal Mail’s door-to-door service, and how to register with a free mail preference service. In the last year, ‘No junk mail’ stickers and advice sheets have been sent to hundreds of residents. If you would like to receive these, contact us on 0113 247 4580. If you have a ‘No junk mail’ sticker and are still receiving unwanted leaflets, let us know. We will write to those responsible and let them know that they are causing a serious nuisance and harming the environment. We are making progress with tackling noise nuisance. We’ve worked with the university to establish a quiet zone around Devonshire and James Baillie halls of residence. Signs have gone up to remind people to keep the noise down during the night. The university has also marketed Devonshire Hall as a quiet hall and anyone breaking the rules risks disciplinary action. We don’t want to stop anyone having fun but we are asking students in particular to be considerate of neighbours. If you are experiencing persistent noise nuisance, get in touch with the university’s neighbourhood helpline on 0113 343 1064, or the Council’s noise nuisance team on 0113 222 4406. The sooner we know about it, the sooner we can help sort it out. 10 November 2010 | northleedslife.co.uk

COUNCILLOR BRENDA LANCASTER Councillor Mark Harris and I have written to local residents in response to their concerns regarding the increase in traffic following the opening of Waitrose, and have asked the Highways Department and local police officers to visit the area during the next few weeks to observe traffic flow and parking issues. There is a two hour parking restriction in the newly marked bays on Green Road and funding is available for highways work should it be required after a settling period. Let me know of any problems you may have so we can get them dealt with as quickly as possible. A walk around the Woodleas estate off Tongue Lane has been arranged with representatives of the NHS (who are responsible for the site) and LCC to look at the maintenance work which urgently needs to be done. One issue is finding a contractor large and reputable enough to carry out the work. I am told the NHS has been unsuccessful in securing tenders for the transfer of Meanwood Park Woodland and is reviewing options. The aim is to donate the woodland to the organisation best suited to its ongoing, but firstly it needs to be brought up to standard. I will keep you informed of further developments. Dates for your diary: Councillor surgeries: 6th Nov, 10am Green Road Post Office; 13th Nov, 11am Moor Allerton Library; 25th Nov, 7pm Moortown Baptist Church, includes Police PACT meeting; 27th Nov, 11am Stainbeck United Reform Church. Also, don’t forget Pâté ‘n’ Plonk at Meanwood Institute, 12 – 2pm on 28th November, and the Salvation Army Annual Carol Concert at Leeds Town Hall in aid of Help 4 Heroes on 5th December. You can contact me on 0113 278 7650 or brenda.lancaster@leeds.gov.uk

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS FOR DEMENTIA UK Over 30 people, buzzed around two chocolate fountains at Hinsley Hall in Headingley recently. The event was to raise awareness of the need for more specialist Admiral Nurses who support the family and carers of dementia sufferers.

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Three sisters from Leeds, Manchester and Wolverhampton, whose dad died last year of dementia, are on a three year campaign to raise awareness and funds to pay for more nurses. There are only about 100 Admiral nurses in the UK and over 820,000 people with dementia. The sisters have already raised almost £2,000 and have climbed Croagh Patrick in Ireland. Their final challenge will be Kilimanjaro in 2012. The chocolate fountains are just one of a series of easier ‘challenges’. ‘People want to contribute and chocolate fountains are a great way to have fun,’ organiser Breda Theakston said (shown here with sister Siobhan). ‘And not everyone wants to climb mountains!’ No charge was made but over £126 was raised. To find out more about Admiral Nurses, Dementia UK and ideas for other enjoyable community event fundraising ideas go to www.dementiauk.org. You can donate to the sisters’ campaign through their Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/ somethingmadfordad HEADINGLEY ‘THIS PLEASANT RURAL VILLAGE’ by Eveleigh Bradford

This is a fascinating history of the Headingley area. Beautifully presented, it is full of interesting facts and people, period photographs and maps, and traces how Headingley grew in the 19C from a country village to a lively bustling centre. Pick up your copy (paper back £13, hardback £20) from North Leeds Life offices at 265a Otley Road, LS16 5LN.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES COMMUNITY ACTIVE Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) New members invited for winter season. All ages & abilities welcome, no experience required. Practice Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm, Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggatemorris.blogspot.com. Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Mon & Weds (term time), 7 – 9pm, Sports Hall Lawnswood School. Parents, children (accompanied) & wider community welcome. Details: Tony Magee 267 3728, baylis365@ btinternet.com. Kirkstall Harriers Running Club Mon & Wed, 6.50pm, Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome! Details: www. kirkstallharriers.org. uk, kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment

where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Roger 267 4716, Sara 287 6250. Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 8 - 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. On 2nd & 4th Tues of each month (Sept to June). Live band! No partner or experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra. freeuk.com Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church, 7.30 – 9.30pm. Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926. Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds. Social events in winter. Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN. Leeds Morris Men Thurs 7.45 - 9.45pm, Notre Dame Sixth Form College, St. Mark’s Avenue. New members welcome. Current age range 12 -70! Details: Brian 278 1787.

Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha. org.uk Lindy Hop Dance Mons, Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm. No partner needed. Swing music. £5/£4. Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www. swingjiveleeds.com 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

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Sequence Dancing Every Wed, 2 – 4pm at Stainbeck Community Hall, Stainbeck Ave. £1 with tea & biscuits. St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917 The Tuesday Club Dance the night away at The Village Hotel, Otley Road, LS16, 8–11pm. Great atmosphere & DJ. Over 25s. Smart dress. Only £3.50 Details: Reg on 01274 771285/ 07939 959400. Weetwood Walking Group Walk to a healthier life! Lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, control weight, improve flexibility, reduce risk of heart disease & stroke. Details: Rachel Hepton 07528 252412, rachel.hepton@wysport. co.uk

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COMMUNITY NOTICES ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Artists - Winter Exhibition & Sale 13/ 14 Nov, 10am – 5pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS17. A great chance to view & purchase original paintings, drawings, prints, greetings cards & small, hand-crafted gifts. Free admission, competition, raffle & refreshments. Details: 225 1546, info@5dpublicity.com Beck Arts Trail Sun 5 Dec, 1– 5pm. The friendly hospitable pre Christmas art trail around artists’ houses in the Highburys area. This year there’s an additional poetry reading event.Pick up a trail map at café/cake shop ‘37’ on corner of Monkbridge Rd & Highbury Lane. Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 13 Nov, 10am - 4pm at Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, Nick Hornigold will run a workshop on painting cats. Sun 14 Nov David Dong will show how to paint peonies. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm-Paxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall Lane. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@talktalk.net

Leeds Combined Arts Poetry Evening Wed 17 Nov, 7.30pm at Muir Court, Sagar Place, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Special Poetry Evening entitled ‘Journey into Space’ with hosts Bill Fitzsimons & Linda Marshall, also featuring ‘Gaia Holmes’ in 2nd half. Entry £2.50/ members & associates £1.50. Details: www.leedscombinedarts. org.uk Life Drawing Friendly group of artists of all levels of experience meets regularly in Adel. Sessions Tues – choice of AM, PM or evenings. Details: Bob 230 1761,bandlisle@ntlworld. com Meanwood Sewing Class Sat 6 Nov, 10am – 2pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. In aid of Martin House Children’s Hospice. Details: Mrs Rita Jones 274 7102 St Gemma’s Art Exhibition Thurs 28 – Sun 31 Oct, 10am – 6pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley. Entry £2. Over 800 paintings, photographs & pastels available to buy. Prices from £30 - £700. Details:218 5505 COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Autumn Fayre Sat 6 Nov, 10.30am–1pm at Holy Trinity Parochial Hall. Huge variety of stands incl. cakes, toys & handcrafted cards, tombola & raffle.

Carr Manor Primary School Craft Fair Sat 6 Nov. Craft stalls, activities & refreshments. Tables available £10. Details: Gill Bennett friendsofcarrmanor@ hotmail.com Children in Need Cakes & Coffee Fri 19 Nov, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Home-baked cakes for sale, space for kids to play & adults to sit & chat. All very welcome. Details: 255 3146, abbie@assp. co.uk Children’s Society Annual Coffee & Mince Pie Morning Sat 27 Nov, 10 – 11.45am at St Michael’s Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. Cakes, tombola, bric a brac. Adm £2. Christmas Fair Sat 20 Nov, 10am – 2pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Church Road, Horsforth, in aid of Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary & Feral Cat Welfare. Good quality gifts & bric-a-brac, homemade produce, tombolas, crafts, Indian Head Massage, tarot card reading, books etc. Entry 50p, children free. Details: 07979 305 732, 07876 212 518.

Christmas Fayre Sat 27 Nov, 1 – 3pm at Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd, LS3. Refreshments, Christmas stall, tombola, plants etc.

Christmas Fair Sat 27 Nov, 2 – 4pm at Little Sisters of the Poor, Mount St Joseph’s, Shire Oak Rd, Headingley. Lots of stalls. Admission £1, children free. Christmas Fair Sat 4 Dec, 12 – 2pm at St Andrews Church, Butcher Hill, LS16. Refreshments, tombola, cakes, gifts, toys/books, toiletries & more! Christmas Fair Sat 13 Nov 11am – 2pm at West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. Lots of stalls, hot lunches, tea & coffee. Christmas Fair Sat 13 Nov, 10am – 1pm at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Refreshments, bacon butties, books, toys, gifts, Traidcraft, bric a brac, tombola, raffle, homemade cakes, & bring & buy. Details: Christine 226 8260 Christmas Fair Sat 20 Nov, 10am – 2pm in St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth. Stalls, games, cafe etc. In aid of Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary, Weetwood Lane, LS 16 & the Feral Cat Welfare group. Coffee & Cakes Sat 13 Nov, 10am – noon at Parochial Hall, Meanwood Holy Trinity Church. Enjoy a well earned treat! Wide selection of yummy cakes & coffee!

Coffee Morning Every Sat, 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Delicious homemade cakes. Everyone welcome. Festive Gifts & Crafts Preview Evening – Thurs 11 Nov, 6pm at St. Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd. LS17. Preview the new Christmas gift range & enjoy a Christmas crafts evening including wine, canapés & workshops. Tickets £7.50. Details: 218 5570, www.stgemma.co.uk. Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm. Hyde Park Community Shop Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 1 – 4pm Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd. LS 3. Ladies, men’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac & more. 90% of things cost just £1. Leeds National Trust Christmas Fair Sat 20 Nov, 10am – 12 noon at St Chad’s Parish Hall, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. Large variety of stalls & goods for sale. All welcome. Entry £2.50 includes excellent refreshments, accompanied children free. All profits go to support the work of National Trust in the region. Everyone welcome.

Moorlands School Spectacular Christmas Fair Sat 4 Dec, 2-5 pm at Moorlands School, Foxhill Drive, Weetwood. Join in the Christmas fun. Santa will be there, plus lots of traditional fair fun & plenty of Christmas shopping opportunities. A fun-filled, festive afternoon for all the family. November Fayre Sat 6 Nov,11am – 2.30pm at St Stephen’s Parish Church Hall, Morris Lane, Kirkstall. Admission free. All proceeds in support of Kirkstall’s Parish Church. St Chad’s School Christmas Fair - Sat 4 Dec, 1 – 3pm. Santa’s Grotto, crafts, tombola, cake stall, face painting & much more. Selection of food, mince pies & mulled wine. Small entry fee. Traditional Christmas Market Sat 4 Dec, 10am – 2pm at Meanwood Methodist Church (corner Monkbridge Rd & Stonegate, beside Waitrose). Lots of stalls, delicious homemade cakes, preserves, plants, cards & gifts, raffle etc. Enjoy a coffee, & sample their famous bacon butties & snacks. St Andrew’s Church Coffee Morning 3rd Sat every month 10.30am-12, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill. All Welcome UNICEF Christmas Craft & Charity Fair Sat 13 Nov, 10am – 3pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall,

Lidgett Pk Rd, Roundhay LS8. Cards, gifts, free trade goods, homemade cakes & preserves, tombola, children’s crafts, face painting & opportunity to run model railway. Entry £2. Organised by Leeds Group for UNICEF UK. Details: 266 5036, leeds.unicef@ gmail.com GROUPS/CLUBS Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.309pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.org.uk Ash Road Area Residents Association meets 7.30pm at Headingley Community Centre. The theme for the meeting on 22 Nov is ‘Housing’. Details: ashroadarea.r.a@ googlemail.com Book Club At Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley, 1st Tues of each month, 7.30pm. Details: 274 3818, oxfamshopf0839@ oxfam.org.uk Bramhope Round Table Every 2nd Tues. Fun, friendship & fundraising (in that order!). All men between 18 & 45 welcome. Details: www. bramhoperoundtable. co.uk, info@ bramhope844.co.uk Comedy Writers & Performers Tues 9 & 23 Nov, 7-9pm, upstairs at Pack Horse pub, Woodhouse Lane. Sketches & stand-up:

readings/performance, rehearsal, feedback. Details: Terry 295 5339 or tbuchan@ntlworld.com, with Comedy Writing in subject line. Far Headingley Village Society Annual General Meeting Fri 12 Nov, 7.30pm at Weetwood Primary School, Weetwood Lane. Guest speaker Martin Wainwright (Northern Editor of The Guardian). Details: www.fhvs.btik. com Kaleidoscope Social club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 2621455 or 2612272, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com 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 Anglo German Club Mon 1 Nov, 7.30pm at The Original Oak, Headingley. Annual Quiz Night, incl. supper. Questions in German & English. Call 268 7697 by 29 Oct to book. Wed 24 Nov, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC, Talk in German & English, with music, by Prof. Kenneth Whitton on ‘Schubertiade’. Details: 268 7697

16 Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Tues 23 Nov, 7.30pm, Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495.

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 Caledonian Society Members & friends meet regularly throughout the year. The popular St Andrews Dinner/Dance is on Sat 27 Nov at Castle Grove, Far Headingley. Tickets from 267 4141. Annual Service at Headingley St Columba URC Sun 28 Nov, 10.45am.

Leeds Oxfam Group holds open evenings with invited speakers & arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam. Meetings 1st Wed of each month, 7.30 pm, Civic Hall. Next meetings 3 Nov &1Dec. Details: Pauline Neale 0113 269 3542

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat a good home away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593, mail@leedsfelinefriends. org.uk www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk Leeds Horticultural Society 1st Tues of month, St Chad’s Centre, Otley Road, 8pm. Improve your gardening skills, learn from interesting speakers. New members welcome. Membership: single £10/£15 couple. Details: 225 0030. Leeds Ladies Coffee Club Meet 1st Thurs of month, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. On 4 Nov Jenny Stacey talks about ‘Victorian Christmas’. Details: 268 4921 Leeds Lions Every 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St, LS3, 7.30pm. Details: Joan Kirkham 0113 274 3689

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 Leeds Womens Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316.

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Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. It’s their AGM on 16 Nov. Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness. Details: MuslimahMums@ yahoo.co.uk

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

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

TINWOLF (Transition Inner North West of Leeds Forum) meets 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6 1st Mon of month (hub group), 2nd Mon (food group). The Eco Cafe topic on Mon 15 Nov is ‘Edible Cities’. Details: 230 7127/ 368 1999, www.tinwolf.org.uk

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

Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068

Paxton Horticultural Society Late Autumn Show Sat 27 Nov at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Open to public 2 – 4.30pm, admission free. Anyone wishing to exhibit, please contact Graham Wheatley on 256 3055 for a schedule.

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 1 Nov Supper Night 7-30pm at Whitelocks; Mon 15 Nov Talk on Cuba by John Whitely 8pm at Meanwood Institute; Mon 29 Nov Ten Pin Bowling at Holywood Bowl - meet at Parochial Hall 7-30pm.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome. Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds. Details:

The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, hharrison578@ btinternet.com White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Farsley Library Community Room, Mon 7.45pm. Next meetings 8 & 22 Nov. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, while having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt 0113 2672062

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University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the University/either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: cadman.irving@ gmail.com.

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.

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

Amici Singers meet Thurs, 7.30pm at Adel Methodist Church. Mixed voice choir, new singers welcome – no auditions, only a desire to make music with others. Details: 228 5932/ 2671292. 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 An Evening with Chordiale Sat 20 Nov. A fantastic group of singers who perform classics & contemporary music. A concert not to be missed! Tickets: (£5) available from Holy Trinity Church & Sandra Glassby 275 9029. Flute Group - Tues 6.30 7.30pm, Yorks College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Ave. For Grade 4 standard & above. Details: 275 1232. Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good singers welcome. Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Wesley Singers Christmas Concert & Tea Sat 4 Dec, 3pm followed by Christmas tea. at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Tickets £7 (children/ students £5) in aid of Church Funds. Details: Christine 226 8260. SENIORS Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. 1st Wed of month, Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm. Speaker or entertainment 2pm. Also days out, dining, walks, holidays,

computer & play reading groups. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 01943 875208. Mena Exercise Classes Starting 7 Sept – ChairBased Exercises: 10 -11am Bentley Court; 11.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Dr; 1.30 – 2.30pm Astura Court. Tai Chi classes Tues 2 – 3pm & Thurs 12 – 1pm at Meanwood Community Centre, £2. Term time only. Details: MENA 278 5777 Older & Active in Leeds New weekly ‘Meanwood Strollers’ group. All walks under an hour. All abilities. Details: Hillary or Jaki 350 4200/ 350 4210. www.fgfleeds.org St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & good company for just £3.50! Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917. STEP invites you to join their groups at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill LS16. Mon 1 – 3pm afternoon tea, cakes & bingo; Tues 10 – 11.30am Gentle Exercise; Thurs 10 – 11.30am Coffee & Chat - followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1.00pm. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds. org.uk.

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SPIRITUAL Christian Science Church Services, 40 Otley Rd, Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri. www. christianscience.org.uk Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, LS6 welcomes anyone who would like to worship with them, Sunday at 10.45am. Holy Trinity Church Meanwood Services 8.30am 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun of month. Joint service at Methodist Church, 8.30am 4th Sun. Sung Eucharist Sun 10.30am (except term time - Parade services 1st Sun). Wed am service every 2nd Wed,10am in the vicarage. Details: 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. Also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm. Donations appreciated. Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Reformed Baptist Church meets for Sunday services at the West Park Centre, Spen Lane (10:30am & 6pm). Many other activities through the week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www. leedsrbc.org. Leeds Stillness Group Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated. Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere. com Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 28 Nov, 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq LS2 (near Merrion Centre). Ajahn Punnyo, a Buddhist monk living at Arunaratanagiri Monastery in Harnham, Northumberland, will discuss the Buddhist concept of ‘Dhamma’. There will be a talk & guided meditation. Free. All are welcome.

Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly from Mon 4 Oct, 2pm in The Schoolroom. Varied programme including interesting speakers. You’re assured of a warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913. Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: Church Office 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk. Meditation in Leeds Weekly drop-in classes in Meanwood, Leeds University, Roundhay 7.30-9.30pm. Details: 224 2902, info@ meditationinleeds.org www.meditationinleeds. org Ratnasambhava Buddhist Centre Meditation,Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2, £5. Meditation Workshop: Sat 6 Nov, 10.30am-1pm, £10. Stop the Week: Fri 19 Nov, 7.30-10pm, wind down for the weekend with a guided meditation followed by three-course meal. £12. Remembrance Service Sun 14 Nov, 10am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, followed by the Act of Remembrance,10.50am at the War Memorial on the Otley Road.

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

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. Re membrance Day Service 14 Nov,10.30am. Toy Service 21 Nov, 10.30am (all toys are donated to the NSPCC). Tea/coffee, biscuits/mince pies served after Sunday Worship. Come & join us! Women’s World Day of Prayer Fri 5 Nov, 10am – 3pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Everyone welcome. Details: 281 7154. SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744 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.

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

Leeds Coeliac Group Sat 13 Nov, 10am – 12 noon at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley LS16. Gluten-free coffee morning & cake stall. Details: 07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com

Talking Magazines Anyone blind or partially sighted can obtain these monthly cassettes by contacting Leeds Cassette at the Shire View Centre, 72 Headingley Lane LS6 2DJ or calling 0113 270 9130.

Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse,7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

The Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road. Details: Nikki 231 1727

Leeds Lymphoedema Link Support Group Meets Sat 4 Dec 10.30am-12.30pm Headingley St Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, LS6. Anyone connected with Lymphoedema welcome. Speakers, tombola, book & plant stalls throughout the year. Details: www.lymphoedemaleeds.co.uk 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. Family-friendly festival Sat 20 Nov, 3 – 8pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre, Stonegate Rd. (opp. Fire Station) Live music & entertainment, stalls, bar, food. Free entry.

Wheatfields Carers’ Support Group Small friendly group meets at Wheatfields, Grove Lane, 2nd Wed of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Chat over coffee & share experiences. Details: Chris Ellis 203 3342, Angie Thompson, Carers Leeds, 246 8338. The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www. ychc.org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Headingley Cafe Scientifique Tues 16 Nov, 7.45 – 9.30pm at New Headingley Club,

56 St. Michael’s Road, LS6. Leeds Astronomical Society returns with telescopes, this time to focus on the moon. Ray Emery will talk about its features & how they were created. Fingers crossed for clear skies! All welcome. £2. No meeting in December. Details: ann. clarke17@yahoo.co.uk Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.309.30pm Newcomers welcome. Details: 274 1011, dave@yorkshirecnd.org.uk Leeds National Trust Association Tues 9 Nov, 10am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Headingley - illustrated talk by Trevor Moody ‘The National Trust in North Wales’, tickets £2. Monthly talks throughout the winter. Details on membership: Pam 258 8178. Leeds Geological Association Thurs 11 Nov, 7pm in Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lecture: ‘The Dynamics & Deposits of Braid Bars in the world’s largest rivers’ by Dr Dan Parsons of Leeds University. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga. org.uk Leeds RSPB Group Wed 17 Nov, 7.30pm at

Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane. Illustrated talk by Roger Barnes on ‘The Birds of Kerala, South India’. All welcome. Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com ‘The Sound of Nature, the Nature of Sound’ Tues16 Nov, 7pm at Education Centre, adjoining the Mansion. 2nd of four illustrated lectures organised by Friends of Roundhay Park. Geologist Murray Mitchell will look at the stones used in The Mansion & Education Centre & Bobbie Millar will introduce musical instruments made from rocks. Adm £3 members/ £5 non members The Thoresby Society (the Leeds Local History Society) Tues 2 Nov, 7.30pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Hear about the Music Hall in Leeds. Library at 23 Clarendon Rd open Tues & Thurs 10am – 2pm. Non-members welcome. Details: 0113 247 0704, www.thoresby.org.uk Victorian Studies Lecture Mon 15 Nov, 7pm in the Auditorium at Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Prof Dinah Birch gives her inaugural public lecture as the first visiting professor of the Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies, entitled ‘Is our education system still Victorian?’ All welcome. Lecture preceded by drinks reception. Please call 283 7305 to confirm attendance.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 13 Nov, 11am at 23, Clarendon Road, Leeds: a lecture entitled ‘Hidden Away Mental Illness & Asylum Records’ by Pamela Walters. Free drop in sessions Tues 2 – 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J.Butler 263 9540 Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Industrial History Section) Sat 16 Oct, 11am at 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2: ‘Gritstone Through the Ages’, Geoff Boswell outlines how the stone was formed & its uses around Todmorden from earliest times. Followed by pub lunch. Membership (£14) includes several newsletters plus access to vast archive. Non-members welcome. Details: Jane Ellis 265 9970. MISC/ Events Adel St John’s the Baptist Primary School PTA Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza Sat 6 Nov, 5.30pm. Fireworks display 6.30pm. Catering vans, a refreshments stall, bar & children’s bouncy castle. All welcome – tickets from the school office or on the night. Join us for this spectacular event. Community Carol Concert Sun 5 Dec, 3pm at Leeds Town Hall in aid of Help for Heroes. Featuring The Salvation Army bands, choirs & timbrelists, united schools choir & guest xylophone soloist.

Tickets £6 adults, £3 children, £15 family from The Salvation Army c/o 9 Wedderburn Road, Harrogate, HG2 7QH. Please send SAE & cheque payable to “The Salvation Army.” Details: 01423 819161. Evening of Comedy Fri 19/ Sat 20 Nov, 8pm at Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. LS7. £5 per person (includes 1 free drink) A cabaret style event (bring your own drinks), all welcome. Details: http://stainbeck. urc.org.uk/ French for Fun - want to brush up your French conversational skills? Join the friendly, mixed age, mixed ability group (not beginners) at Moor Allerton Library meeting room on Tues afternoon, Oct to Easter. Led by helpful & sympathetic teacher. Learn a bit & laugh a lot! Details: Jeanne Jackson 01937 572204, jeanne. jackson@tesco.net Gala Christmas Concert Wed 15 Dec, 7pm at Leeds Parish Church, Kirkgate LS2 featuring The Choir of Leeds Parish Church, St. Peter’s Singers, Leeds College of Music Choral Society, Rothwell Temperance Band, conducted by Dr Simon Lindley. Advance tickets (£5) available from Ann Chadwick, Newlaithes Manor, Newlaithes Rd, Horsforth, LS18 4LG. Tel: 258 8446 or Leeds City Centre Box Office on 0113 224 3801

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 2.45pm. Free admission. Groom a pony sessions Sat 10.30 – 11.30am. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www. hopepastures.org Ladies Pamper Evening Thurs 11 Nov, 7 – 10.30pm at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave LS7. Fundraising event in aid of 8th Staenwald Scout Group. Various therapies –Indian head, back & hand massage, Reiki, manicures & pedicures at minimal cost. Also, exhibitors selling designer handbags, make up, toiletries, candles, jewellery & handmade chocolates. Tickets £5 incl glass of wine, pate, cheese & biscuits. Details & info on exhibiting: Linda 284 1113/ 07507087300 Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564. Large Room for Hire for meetings of 20 – 25 people. Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Adjacent kitchen. Weekday afternoons & evenings. Details: Louise 274 3241, louise-stewart@anchor. org.uk

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There are two places in Headingley which offer more than meets the eye. If you like knitting, pop into Baa Ram Ewe (87 Otley Road). They offer a really great selection of Yorkshire wools, as well as knitting kits (including the exclusive-to-Baa Ram Ewe Yorkshire Rose corsage design) all at very reasonable price points. If you’re looking for a special gift idea, why not get your loved one a gift voucher for one of the many courses the shop offers? From learning to knit to dyeing and using a spinning wheel, Baa Ram Ewe offers enough courses to turn you into a crafting God! Just across the street from there you’ll find The Bowery (54 Otley Road). They have lovely ranges of hand crafted and vintage inspired jewellery, Massey & Rogers lampshades, Dear Emma textiles and ceramics. They also offer a really wide range of courses and workshops – from sewing to photography – so if you know someone looking to take up a new hobby, this could be a great idea. CRAFT AND DESIGN GALLERY

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Cool, independent shops have been spicing up the retail landscape in Leeds over the past year and The Yorkshire Soap Company (8 Market St, Otley) definitely stands out from the crowd. Their truly unique soaps made to look like cupcakes, truffles or cake slices make fantastic gifts and each one is packaged and wrapped beautifully. Paper Scissor Stone (38 New York St, LS1) is a city centre gem. Men’s and women’s wear you won’t find anywhere else, along with a collection of accessories, art, prints and cards from some amazing designers sourced from all over the globe. Tableau (29 Otley Rd, Headingley) offers a quirky selection of decorative crafts, handmade jewellery, furniture and prints.

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If you’d like to get the special someone in your life some designer goods at non designer prices, why not try a dress exchange? Jenni’s Dresser (26 Cross Green, Otley) and Bramhope Dress Agency (11 Eastgate, Bramhope) are both fantastic places to get nearly new designer gear at great prices (this writer has found many a dream bargain there!). So, if you don’t quite have a Harrods budget, these two goldmines should be your next stop!

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If finding gifts is just all too stressful, head to the Simply Christmas Fair in Harrogate (3-4 Dec, www. simply-christmas.co.uk). Last year, the selection and quality were outstanding. Exhibitors come from all over the country and you’ll find the very best in food, jewellery, clothing, books, you name it. A great source of gift inspiration, it’s virtually impossible to come away from here empty handed! Despite its future being in question earlier in the year, the German Market will be back in full force (12 Nov – 19 Dec). Aside from the lovely Christmassy atmosphere, there are handcrafted toys, jewellery and traditional German delicacies. If you like original design and handmade goodies, Artsmix is right up your street. Showcasing some of the best arts, crafts and design talent the region has to offer, the Artsmix markets will take place on five dates (20th and 27th November, 4th, 11th and 18th December) on Albion Place in Leeds City Centre.

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Clucking Hens provides readymade hen starter packs. “I want to bring a bit of the countryside to the urban gardens of north Leeds, Harrogate and the Wharf Valley”, she told us. “I didn’t want to use the modern, plastic hen houses you can get now, for me it was all about keeping it simple, traditional and, above all, affordable.

“Clucking Hens will provide an assembled hen house and feeder, bedding and healthy hen pack, as well as the birds themselves – and you can be eating your own eggs very soon.” For more information visit www. cluckinghens.co.uk or call 01423 712090/ 0771 5001394

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IN THIS SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS..... THOUGHTS CAN QUICKLY TURN TO SOUP! This month I am going to talk about the majesty that is soup! Many see this as a dish only for the winter months, but an enriching gazpacho, or a pungent wild garlic soup are just as at home in spring or summer. Soups are one of the oldest forms of cooking – a chunk of animal, a handful of vegetables and herbs, all thrown into a large pot with plenty of liquid to absorb the flavours and nestled atop a fire. One can imagine this being cooked thousands of years ago. In medieval times, sop or soupe was the name given to the bread over which the contents of the large cooking pot (potage) was poured. From here, the term soup has gone on to encapsulate a whole range of liquid-based gastronomic wonders.

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The variety from region to region is truly impressive. Whatever the style of cuisine, the one thing that will always make your soup stand out is a good stock. In Japan, miso soups and ramens are made from dashi, a stock base usually made from katsuobushi (or bonito flakes), dried fermented tuna flakes, and kombu, dried kelp. These impart a rich and distinctive flavour, and, like all good stocks, provide robust body – imperative for this style of cooking. I especially love a good chicken soup, as I’m sure everyone who has ever experienced its miraculous healing powers does. Every culture has its own take

on this classic. My parent’s Jewish Penicillin (never was a dish so aptly named), with its noodles and kneydlach (matzah dumplings), would cure any ill. The Grecian avgolemono is another favourite; here rice is cooked in the chicken stock before removing from the heat and finishing it off with a mixture of lemon and eggs – the eggs endowing the soup with a silky, unctuous feel. The quality of the chicken stock cannot be stressed enough: where a stock cube might suffice in lieu of the real deal in some instances, here it simply will not. As if one needed another reason for roast chicken on a Sunday! One can make soup out of almost anything – be creative! An onion, a little garlic maybe, a few of your favourite aromatics and vegetables (or even fruit), and of course a little water or stock, and whizz in a blender. They can be thickened with a few potatoes, a little rice or other grain, or some stale bread. Check out my recipes on the website (www. northleedslife.co.uk). I have included a spicy, dry and rich Chorizo, Tomato and Pepper soup (a tribute to the wonderful Moro cookbook, which I have been unable to keep my nose out of lately), and a wintery, almost (dare I say it?) Christmassy, Jerusalem Artichoke and Chestnut soup, as earthy and velvety as you could wish for. By Jacob Rosen northleedslife.co.uk | November 2010 29

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

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

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

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Epernay Nestled away in the heart of Leeds is a great little venue that has all the ingredients for a fantastic night out. The Electric Press is home to Leeds’s only Champagne bar, Epernay, the Italian restaurant Casa Mia, and Carriageworks Theatre, among others. Over 30 varieties of Champagne Epernay’s atmospheric bar, all dark wood and exposed brickwork, draws you in conspiratorially to quaff bubbly by the glass or bottle, or sample some of the most delicious Champagne cocktails. The bar stocks more than 30 varieties of Champagne and has a menu of over 70 tempting cocktails. Champagne is a little bit special. You reach for it to celebrate every notable occasion. Visit Epernay and you will suddenly find more occasions than ever to celebrate! General Manager Dominic Jacobs says Champagne is ‘just a drink’ made simply to be enjoyed. Epernay is determined that you do. The staff know their stuff and can recommend brands to suit both your palate and your pocket. The range is impressive, with particular highlights including the Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 1999, of which there are only 60 bottles in the UK (£400 per bottle!)

TAKE A GLASS OF BUBBLY, A HOT ITALIAN AND A SHOT OF CULTURE... ENJOY A GREAT NIGHT OUT AT THE ELECTRIC PRESS Try a glass of citrus heaven But don’t panic! Prices start at just £32 per bottle and £6.50 per glass. Cocktails average out at around £6.50. Try the Classic Champagne Cocktail (Cognac, Champagne, a sugar cube soaked in Angostura Bitters), the Jane Mansfield (strawberries, Appleton rum, Champagne), or the Plantation Royale (Mount Gay rum, Giffard banana, lime). More unusual choices include the light and tasty London 1875 (Earl Grey tea infused Beefeater Gin, lemon, sugar, Champagne), Labourers’ Gold (Tequila, agave syrup, lime, mint, Champagne), and the Hemingway Royale (grapefruit, cherries, Champagne) created by Dominic - a glass of citrus heaven!

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And now for that Hot Italian! After that great aperitif, just nip around the corner and into Casa Mia Millennium. What I love about Casa Mia is that, if you block out the rain outside, you really can imagine you are in some romantic Italian city. It’s the combination of the chequered marble floor, the long sparkling counter, the wine bottles, the deep red walls, glass topped tables, and the handsome, attentive waiters! Casa Mia is a deli, bar and restaurant based over two floors and there is a great al fresco area too. It’s perfect for a pre theatre supper before taking in one of the shows in The Carriageworks ‘Freshly Picked’ season or a comedy night. Fantastic choice

Tasting Evenings Epernay also has a range of tasting evenings – ‘The Intimate Collection’ is ideal for those who want to learn more about this superb tipple. At £25 per head, it’s a fun and affordable way to learn. Even more fun is the Champagne Cocktail Masterclass where you can learn how to make some of the great classic cocktails. To find out more, email leeds@epernaychampagnebars. com

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The night we went, we just went to enjoy Casa Mia – no distractions. As usual, being confronted by a menu with pages of choices did present a slight dilemma, but we munched our way happily through a bowl of olives as we tried to decide. We finally settled on Calamari Fritti with tartar sauce (£7.95) and a deliciously rich and tangy Tomato and Roast Pepper Soup (£5) for starters. We decided to stick with the Specials menu for the main course, choosing the Slow Roast

Pork (11.95) with confit potato, sage crumb, Parma ham and pork jus, and the Grigliata Mista di Pesce (£14.95) – a grilled trio of fresh fish: salmon, tuna and swordfish, cooked with white wine, lemon juice, chunks of garlic and rosemary, with some wilted spinach on the side. It was positively delicious. The Slow Roast Pork was so tender it just fell apart. It was amazingly flavoursome and the portion so generous it almost defeated Jack – but not quite!

then coffee. If we worked in Leeds we could definitely see how Casa Mia could become a habit – drop in for coffee and perhaps brioche on the way to work, do a little bit of people watching over a quick pasta dish or freshly cooked pizza at lunch time – you could even pick something up for dinner on your way home!

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This hot Italian could become a habit! The atmosphere at Casa Mia is so nice and laid back, you could happily spend hours here and we did – what with the luxury of desserts and

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THEY LIVED IN HEADINGLEY

Bird Watch with Stan Kenyon Owls are prominent in folklore and literature and adorn this City’s coat of arms. The most familiar species is the tawny owl, responsible for the hooting and ke-wick notes heard after dark, including these autumn evenings. Large-headed and plump with broad rounded wings, this owl is mottled brown and finely streaked. It occurs in woods and wooded farmland and even in urban parks and large gardens. Little owls are also brown but smaller, flying in deep undulations. They like fields edged with small trees and occur up to moorland edges and the Leeds limits. Slightly smaller than the tawny, the barn owl favours lowland farmland and marshes with scattered trees. It has a slim body with a pale heart-shaped face and long wings and looks ghostly, with pale buff upperparts and whitish below. Numbers of these nocturnal birds remain fairly stable, except for the barn owl which has declined markedly, but there is a welcome hint of a revival.

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After four months of training, the day of my big half marathon race finally arrived on October 10th. In the run up to it, I was petrified I’d twist an ankle or throw my back out. As it transpired, I came down with a mean case of laryngitis two weeks beforehand, which set my training back considerably. Nevertheless, I got myself to the start line with a friend/all around madman who runs marathons in his sleep, who had agreed to run it with me to ensure I didn’t die en route. There were 12,500 other crazy people participating and the atmosphere was electric. Some did it in fancy dress, including one guy who came dressed as ‘The Stig’ which I can’t imagine was very comfortable. I did fine up until about nine miles when my body threw a bit of a hissy fit. Everything hurt, but I powered through. An amazing crowd of people lined the route, cheering us all on. By the time I saw the mile 12 marker and knew I had just one more mile to go, I was ecstatic. I got rather emotional seeing the finish line, but crossing it had me in floods of tears. Such an amazing feeling. So, it’s true, I may have caught the running bug a little bit, but the next person who says, ‘So, it’ll be a full marathon for you next then!’ I may just punch them in the face.

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The house overlooks the graveyard of St Michael’s Church, in the heart of the old village of Headingley. From the window, there’s a good view of the road, The Original Oak and The Skyrack – ideal for keeping an eye on everything going on. In the 1830s and 40s this was the home of Benjamin Brooke, who played a key role in village affairs as schoolmaster and local ‘Overseer of the Poor’. Not only was he responsible for teaching the village children but also the dayby-day administration of the ancient and complex system for dealing with the poor and destitute in the locality. Benjamin was the son of Joseph Brooke, master of the small charity school built in 1783 on the village green near St Michael’s (later rebuilt as St Michael’s School, and now the Parish Centre). Joseph also acted as Overseer of the Poor for Headingley and was sometimes elected at annual township meetings to take on other (unpaid) jobs, as local ‘surveyor of the highways’ or constable. The family lived in the small house attached to the school, with a stable and garden behind. When Joseph retired in 1825 – rewarded by a silver cup for his 40 years of ‘faithful and upright’ service – Benjamin followed him both as schoolmaster and Overseer, as well as serving as Parish Clerk and sometimes as constable. By this time the job of Overseer was salaried, and in 1835 he took it on full-time, retiring from teaching. It was clearly a role he relished and it gave him considerable power. As Overseer he was responsible for collecting the poor rate from local residents and assessing need. Headingley was not an area of desperate poverty and poor rates were low, but he kept a tight hold on the purse-strings. He had to check who was eligible for relief through ‘settlement’ in the township,

pursue the fathers of illegitimate children for support (many fled elsewhere to escape liability), and investigate and assess each claim for relief. His aim was to pay the absolute minimum – one sick man with a wife and four children got just six shillings a week! Two cottages in Far Headingley were rented as housing for paupers, but people incapable of work - the old, the sick and the insane - were sent to the workhouse. Until 1868 Headingley was part of the huge Wharfedale Poor Law Union, so they had to go to the Union’s workhouse at Carlton, far across the fields near Guiseley. It was unhealthy and overcrowded, with only primitive facilities, particularly for the insane, who at worst could be tied up in the ‘black hole’. This workhouse was later condemned and demolished. However, it was said that many poor people endured conditions just as bad in their own homes. Benjamin Brooke was one of the overseers who gave evidence in 1832 to the Commissioners appointed to report on current Poor Law practice and recommend changes. His report makes interesting reading. He believed in trying to keep families together and finding work for the unemployed (often just stonebreaking), but his general attitude was tough and penny-pinching – he had to account to the local ratepayers. He believed in pursuing those who tried to cheat and brought several culprits before the magistrates. While he was praised for his efficiency and honesty, he was later rebuked by the Poor Law Commissioners for his harsh and insulting treatment of a couple who had applied to him for help. Times were changing, but he remained in post until his death in 1851. The part he played is a reminder of an almost forgotten aspect of Headingley’s past.

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THE NATIONAL THEATRE BRINGS ALAN BENNETT BACK TO LEEDS After a sell-out success in London, The National Theatre is bringing Alan Bennett’s latest smash hit play, The Habit of Art, to the Grand Theatre in Leeds from 9th – 13th November.

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It is set in Oxford 1972. Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for twenty-five years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station.

DEEPLY FUNNY AND THOUGHT PROVOKING, Alan Bennett’s new play, directed by IT REFLECTS ON Nicholas Hytner and starring Desmond GROWING OLD, Barritt and Malcolm Sinclair, is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry ON CREATIVITY music. It looks at the unsettling AND INSPIRATION, or desires of two difficult men, and at the AND ON ethics of biography. Deeply funny and PERSISTING WHEN thought provoking, it reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and ALL PASSION IS on persisting when all passion is spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. SPENT

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LDFAS INTRODUCES BOOK PRESERVATION The Leeds Decorative and Fine Arts Society (LDFAS) recently held a display on book preservation at Leeds Library, the oldest surviving public subscription library in the country. Over 400 visitors were introduced to the work of the preservation team, led by Sally Wilkinson (with arm in pot!). Sally is aided by decorative and Fine Arts Societies in Halifax, Harrogate, Nidd Valley and Saltaire.

A CATALOGUE OF WORLD TEXTILES Fine embroidery from India and the Mediterranean; delicate Japanese stencils; rare Egyptian costume; bold Pakistani prints; sumptuous Kashmiri shawls; fascinating pattern books, zebra and armadillo fibres, and how to make fibreglass curtains! With generous funding from the Clothworkers’ Company, staff at ULITA (University of Leeds International Textiles Archive) has undertaken the task of documenting and conserving seven major international collections. This has culminated in a database of over three thousand records, many of which are now available to view online. To celebrate the conclusion of the project, this exhibition will present highlights from the collections alongside details of how the work was undertaken, including the discovery of historical documentation, the stories behind the donors, the work of volunteers, and detailed analysis by a textiles conservator. The exhibition runs until 27th May 2011(excluding University Christmas vacation) at ULITA, St. Wilfred’s Chapel, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm. Further information 0113 343 3919. 42 November 2010 | northleedslife.co.uk

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CARVINGS TO BE UNVEILED AT THE ARMOURIES

A member of the Royal family will unveil two carved panels, created by a group of woodcarvers from the West Riding Woodcarvers’ Association, at the Royal Armouries on Thursday 11th November. The panels, each of which measures 10’ x 5’, consist of 95 individually carved panels depicting scenes from the First and Second World Wars. There is a huge amount of time and skill in these works of art, with each carving taking an average of 100 to 120 hours to create. After the unveiling, they will reside permanently in the Armouries. Members of the WRWCA have produced other panels in the past and you can see examples of their work on their website www.wrwoodcarvers. com/gallery/.

SET OUT ON AN ARTS TRAIL The Headingley Arts Trail on 13th and 14th November (10am – 4pm) is a collective exhibition held in and around Headingley. It will be selling work from over 80 local artists and designermakers – a great chance to find some individual and original Christmas gifts. You can look forward to textiles for the home and fashion accessories, silhouette cut outs, jewellery created with vintage tiles, photography, paintings and prints, ceramics, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, handmade books and journals, there’s something for everyone! Local businesses involved are Hyde Park Picture House, Tableau, Attic, Arcadia, The

Bowery, Salvo’s, and Therapy. And the trail will take you to houses on St Michael’s Lane, Becketts Park Road, Victoria Terrace, Weetwood Lane, Caythorpe Road and Welburn Avenue. Maps are available from The Bowery and all the businesses taking part. A launch party will be held at The Bowery from 6pm on 12th November. Come along and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and live entertainment. Everyone welcome! Beck Arts Trail around houses in the Highburys area is on Sunday 5th December, 1 – 5pm. Pick up a map at café/ cake shop ‘37’ on corner of Monkbridge Road and Highbury Lane.

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MUSICLISTINGS

Simon Lindley City Organist Mon 1 Nov 1.05pm Leeds Town Hall. Programme includes Langlais, Beethoven/ Battiwalla, Rheinberger, Buxtehude, Darke, Anderson, Guilmant. Free.

Micah P Hinson, Mon 1 Nov, Brudenell Social Club. 8pm. Tkts £12. Young singer from Memphis, Tennessee with distinctive acoustic melodies & a raspy voice. Ellie Goulding, Tues 2 Nov, O2 Academy, 7pm, tkts £15.

Pippa Lloyd, Hannah Trigwell & Christy Herron, Wed 3 Nov, Late Night Colour Night at Sandinista, Leeds. Free! Bob Fox, Wed 3 Nov, Otley Folk Club, Korks Wine Bar, Otley, 8.30pm. Ellen & The Escapades,+ Sam Airey, Thurs 4 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park, Leeds. Tkts £6.80 Crash Records /£7 at Jumbo. Ed Machine + Hey Doris, Thurs 4 Nov, The Junction Inn, Otley.

Nick Harper, Fri 5 Nov, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley One of the finest exponents of acoustic guitar. Tickets £10 adv/£12 on door from 01943 462020 or www. jumborecords.co.uk

Alexisonfire, Sat 6 Nov, Leeds Met Student Union, 7pm, Canadian punk band. Tkts £14. Manchester Camerata Sat 6 Nov, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall. Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture, piano concerto No 23 & Symphony 41; Elgar Introduction & Allegro. Box office: 0113 224 3801

Tokyo Police Club, Mon 8 Nov, The Cockpit, 7pm, tkts £9. Canadian indie rockers. Stornoway + Liam O’Donnell, Thurs 11 Nov, The Cockpit, Leeds, tkts £12

Belinda O’Hooley & Heidi Tidow, Fri 12 Nov, Korks Wine Bar, Otley, Former Unthanks vocalist & partner. Tkts £9/£10 from 01943 462020, www. jumborecords.co.uk

Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 13 Nov, 7.30pm The Great Hall, University of Leeds. Programme includes Nielsen & Prokofiev. Tickets £12/ £8.

West Riding Opera Sat 13 Nov at Grove Methodist Church, Town St, Horsforth, 7.30pm. Director Martin Binks. Tickets £5/ children free. 0113 258 2662. The Coral + Cherry Ghost, Sun 14 Nov, O2 Academy, 7pm, £18.50. The Coral mix ska, pop, punk & blues with insanely catchy melodies. Cheery Ghost, fuse folk with Americana & country for an interesting sound. Goldfrapp, Tues 16 Nov, O2 Academy Leeds, tkts £22.50 Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, Wed 17 Nov, The Otley Folk Club, Korks Wine Bar, Otley, Promoting their new album’ Up From The Deep.’ Foxes & Convicts, Wed 17 Nov, Milo, Leeds, Free. Featuring Tom Attah, Hot Wax Reserve & Little Giants – An old time blues special! Royal Northern College of Music Wed 17 Nov, 1.051.55pm at The Venue. Programme includes Šulek, Tubb, Bizet, Serocki, & jazz transcriptions of JJ Johnson & Frank Rosolino. Free. Jimmy Hendrix 40th Anniversary Tour: The Hamsters, Fri 19 Nov, Irish Centre. Tkts 0113 248 0887.

Paul Carrack, Sun 31 Oct, Grand Theatre, LS1. Former front man of Mike & The Mechanics who has a reputation as a stunning live performer.

................................................................................................................................................................................................... Steve Phillips, Fri 19 Nov, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley, tkts £7. Founder of the Notting Hillbillies. Tickets: 01943 462020 or www.jumborecords.co.uk Sarah Blasko + support, Sat 20 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, Hyde Park. Tkts £9 from Jumbo Records (St John’s Centre) Rosie Doonan Album Launch, Sat 20 Nov, New Roscoe, Leeds. (‘Pot Of Gold’ is her 2nd solo album). Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Leeds Festival Chorus & Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Sat 20 Nov, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall. Elgar’s Cockaigne Overture; Five Mystical Songs & Symphony No 1 by Vaughan Williams. Tickets: 0113 224 3801 Marc Almond, Mon 22 Nov, 7.30pm, Former front man of Soft Cell, now established solo artist. Tickets £24.50. Twin Sister, Wed 24 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, 7pm,. Indie-pop quintet from Long Island, NY. Steve Forbert, Thurs 25 Nov, New Roscoe, 8pm, Stunning American singersongwriter – folky sound with real lyrical skill.

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THE GATHERING BRINGS A TASTE OF IRELAND TO LEEDS AGAIN The celebration of Irish arts and culture kicks off in Leeds from the 5th November. Dozens of events including music sessions, literary, film and educational events will take place at venues across Leeds, bringing some of Ireland’s finest artists to the city. Organised by the Irish Arts Foundation, based at the West Park Centre in LS16, events are designed to appeal to both those of an Irish background and people from the wider community with an interest in music and the arts. Lisa Morris, Irish Arts Foundation Development Officer explains, “The thinking behind the Leeds Gathering is to provide a platform for the Irish community in Leeds to showcase their rich and vibrant cultural traditions, we are also interested in developing new audiences for Irish arts.”

“THE THINKING BEHIND THE LEEDS GATHERING IS TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR THE IRISH COMMUNITY IN LEEDS TO SHOWCASE THEIR RICH AND VIBRANT CULTURAL TRADITIONS” The Leeds Gathering features some of the most dynamic local, national and international performers and artistes in the world of Irish and Celtic arts. This year’s festival features performances from The London Lasses and Pete Quinn, Aly Bain, Brian Finnegan, The Heather Breeze Ceili Band and comedian Dara O’Briain. In addition, there is a fine line up of visiting session musicians, literary events, educational workshops and the UK Premier of the Irish Film Zonad. For further information and a full programme of events, contact Irish Arts Foundation on info@irisharts.org.uk or visit www.irisharts.org.uk

Held in the comfortable surroundings of the function room at The New Headingley Club on the last Friday of every month, it has featured a wide variety of accomplished musicians, playing great blues, mixed with folk and jazz, to appreciative audiences. There were big successes like the reformed Shuffle Monsters, Steve Phillips and the Helen Watson Trio. Other acts, Monkey Wrenchers, Waldo’s Washboard Wizards, Hokum Hotshots, Ray Stubbs one man band, Bon Appetit!, Kevin Conlon, Miranda vs the Crok, Manduh Box Band and Paul Judge’s Jackals all put on great shows too. Duncan McFarlane’s acoustic folk band on 29th October will no doubt be another great one. Dave Speight, who played the first ‘Roots’ gig, is returning to play on this 1st anniversary – a very welcome return of a great performer. “While he may be an unfamiliar name to many, Dave is highly regarded among his contemporaries as being one of the most technically accomplished guitarists around, a soulful singer and a highly engaging stage performer to boot” “The noisy crowd at The Great British Blues Festival in Colne, Lancashire, who were quickly hushed into awed silence during Dave’s performance on the acoustic stage last year can vouch for Dave’s expertise and dexterity as he quickly won the crowd over and held them spellbound in the palm of his hand!“ said Jim Murray of the Blues Lounge and The Ripley Blues Club. If you’re a lover of acoustic blues from the likes of Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly and Robert Johnson then come along and enjoy a master of his craft at work.

GAMES REVIEWS

Halo Reach XBOX360 BBFC – N/A

Sadly, Halo Reach is the final time that original developers Bungie are involved in the iconic series, with Microsoft handing the reins to fledgling developer 343 Industries. With this in mind, Bungie have set out to make the best game yet.

Thankfully, they have been more than triumphant in meeting their goal. Reach features a completely new game engine which provides awe inspiring, immersive environments in which to play. The familiar washed-out colour palette and distinctive Halo feel has been supercharged to show the skill and commitment of the team involved. With an expansive single player campaign across a number of tough locations, players will find themselves fighting both on the ground and in a range of familiar vehicles, as well as in a star fighter during a memorable dog fight sequence. As ever, the storyline is immersive and addictive and will have you wanting more. Multiplayer is fun, fast and frantic and all together, Halo Reach really is a must have.

Once the pinnacle of 16 Bit Gaming, Super Metroid on the SNES garnered much praise and spawned a number of sequels. Despite these various enjoyable romps, there has never been a direct continuation of the original story until now.

Metroid Other M Nintendo Wii Other M picks up directly where Super BBFC – N/A Metroid ended, with a nostalgic recap

on the final few minutes of the battle with Mother Brain which sets the scene for Other M. Team Ninja are obviously aiming the game at older hands who will be familiar with the previous game and for a Nintendo Wii game. Other M is relatively mature in its themes. It looks great but unfortunately movement and aiming is hampered by a limited control scheme and, with the lack of a lock on ability, players will be running around in circles hoping auto-lock kicks in! A solid, stylish update, but one that will only appeal to a limited audience of nostalgic players.

Continued Ludovico Einaudi Thurs 25 Nov, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall. His compositions are deeply touching, drawing inspiration from classical & international music, minimalism & contemporary pop, with piano at its heart. Tickets: 0113 224 3801 Verve Live, every Thurs & Sun, Showcasing the North’s best acoustic acts. Verve, 16 Merrion St, LS1, 7.30pm, free. Roots: Dave Speight Fri 26 Nov, 8pm, New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Welcome return of a favourite bluesman who launched Roots a year ago. Immaculate renditions of original & old blues songs with stories. Mike Peters, Fri 26 Nov, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley. £10/£12. Charismatic frontman of The Alarm. Tickets: 01943 462020 or www. jumborecords.co.uk John Gomm Presents: Amrit Sond, Sat 27 Nov, The Grove Inn, 8pm. Grammy award winning artist. Tickets: £5.

Rejoice! Sat 27 Nov, 7.30pm Leeds Town Hall. Choir & Orchestra of Opera North return with spectacular Christmas concert featuring many seasonal favourites. Tickets: 0113 224 3801 Cool Acoustics For Cancer #3 Sat 27 Nov, Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park, 6-11pm £3. Fundraiser for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Nine acts giving their free time are: Tag-Team Preacher, Mojo 57, Virginia MacNaughton, Jessica Lawson, Amelia Orgill,Liz Reynolds, Mark Wynn, Troy Faid, Ridley Barbet. Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts Sun 28 Nov, 8pm All Hallows Church, Hyde Park. Nominated last year for a BBC folk award. £6 on door or from Jumbo Records Alexander Romanovsky (piano) Wed 1 Dec, 1.05-1.55pm The Venue, Leeds College of Music. Mozart, Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninov. Free.

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ALBUM REVIEW

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BAND OF JOY Robert Plant

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Following 2007’s Raising Sand, the sublime album recorded with Alison Krauss, Band of Joy finds Robert Plant still on fine form and making some of the best music of his formidable career. The fact that Plant declined a proposed extended Led Zeppelin reunion in favor of continuing in his recent musical vein shows how passionately he’s thrown himself into these recordings infused with blues, folk, and country. That famous voice has mellowed somewhat with age. Gone is the banshee wail of Led Zep’s rock behemoth heyday, replaced with a softer more subtly expressive tone perfectly suited to the material. The album features superb production, a solid, consistently rootsy feel, and Plant is aided, once again, by an excellent group of musicians. Special mention must go to Darrell Scott, whose work on guitar, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, pedal steel and accordion is flawless throughout. The entire LP makes for compelling listening from the gentle, haunting balladry of Silver Rider and I’m Falling in Love Again to the rockier Can’t Buy My Love, Angel Dance and magnificent album closer, Even This Shall Pass Away. Brilliant stuff.

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FILM REVIEW I’M STILL HERE Directed by: Casey Affleck Starring: Joaquin Phoenix

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When, towards the end of 2008, Joaquin Phoenix announced that he was retiring from acting to pursue an ill-advised new career as a Hip Hop artist, both eyebrows and suspicions were raised throughout Hollywood. That his every move was being followed and documented on film by his brother in law, Casey Affleck, only reinforced the opinion many held that the entire affair was a hoax. Following the movie’s release, the filmmaker and star have since come clean and revealed that the resultant documentary is, indeed, a cunning ruse. It’s a testament to Phoenix’s skill as a performer that, even with this knowledge, one feels as if you’re actually watching an intimate and candid study of a star in freefall. I’m Still Here, for me, brought to mind two films with Bob Dylan as their subject; the title references and echoes Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There, in which several actors played Dylan at different points in his career, and Don’t Look Back, D.A. Pennebaker’s documentary following Dylan’s 1965 tour of England. Both these films address Dylan’s manipulation of his public persona, his knack for self mythologizing, and his cagey and evasive dealings with the press. Similar themes are at work in I’m Still Here and Affleck’s impressively put together picture is stylistically reminiscent of Pennebaker’s film. Observed at close quarters, Phoenix’s spiraling meltdown is alarmingly convincing and produces many wonderfully comic moments. The star, who a year earlier had portrayed Johnny Cash in Walk The Line to universal critical acclaim, is unrecognizable as he piles on the pounds and grows masses of unkempt hair. He’s shown indulging in all manner of debauchery (doing drugs, ordering hookers from the internet) and there is much goofing around with his increasingly put upon inner circle. Phoenix actually spends much of the film behaving like a tremendous asshole and you can imagine him relishing the role with mischievous glee as he and Affleck chortle behind the backs of those duped by the prank. It’s hard to discern which, if any, of the celebrities who appear throughout the film were in on the gag. Ben Stiller seems genuinely baffled and David Letterman is visibly exasperated with Phoenix’s monosyllabic appearance on his talk show. A hilarious highlight is a meeting with P Diddy, whom Phoenix hopes will produce his debut hip hop album. The look on Diddy’s face as he assesses the questionable musical offerings is priceless. An intriguing and well made mockumentary, I’m Still Here is at once a canny satire on celebrity culture and the pressures of fame, and a portrait of an artist at a creative crossroads in the throes of a crisis of self belief.

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OBSERVED AT CLOSE QUARTERS, PHOENIX’S SPIRALING MELTDOWN IS ALARMINGLY CONVINCING AND PRODUCES MANY WONDERFULLY COMIC MOMENTS

WIN TICKETS TO THE FILM FESTIVAL – BUT HURRY! North Leeds Life has 12 pairs of Film Festival tickets to give away. The competition closes at midnight on Friday 5th November. For your chance to win simply answer this question: Who stars in the film The King’s Speech? Email your answer to kay.brown@ leeds.gov.uk, quoting ‘North Leeds Life Competition’ in the subject box, write to Kay Brown, Leeds Film Office, Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD, or call 0113 247 8398. Winners can select a film of their choice from the programme and will be notified by email along with full details of how to claim your tickets. Tickets are subject to availability, if a screening has sold out you will be given the opportunity to select an alternative. Keep up with all the latest festival information at www.leedsfilm. com, twitter.com/LIFF09, or www.facebook.com/LIFF1

‘THE KING’S SPEECH’ OPENS 24TH LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL It’s time, once again, for the Leeds International Film Festival! This year’s opening gala film is The King’s Speech, which is not due for national release until January. Partly shot in Bradford and Leeds, it is based on the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, Prince Albert, and his struggle to overcome a crippling stammer. The cast includes Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. Already tipped for an Oscar, Leeds is one of only a few places to preview the film. It will be screened in Leeds Town Hall on 4th November at 7.30pm. The best new and unseen films from all over the world will be showing at venues around Leeds between 4th and 21st November. You’ll find acclaimed new releases, hit comedies, gripping dramas, outstanding new world cinema, wonderful short films, amazing experimental films, beautiful animation and great Japanese anime. Other highlights are: Never Let Me Go, based on the acclaimed, best-selling novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, The American, an edgily suspenseful thriller starring George Clooney, and Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, one of the most striking films of recent years. In all there are over 150 features films, events and special programmes. The official Film Festival Pass (£95 single/ £170 double) provides incredible value for money, giving access to every single screening throughout the packed 18 day programme. Pass holders will also receive exclusive invitations to special events (excluding Fanomenon Night of the Dead. Single tickets available for screenings of Day of the Dead and Anime Day), advance programme announcements, and a free copy of this years’ event catalogue.

THE BEST NEW AND UNSEEN FILMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WILL BE SHOWING AT VENUES AROUND LEEDS BETWEEN 4TH AND 21ST NOVEMBER

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RICHMOND HOUSE RICHMOND HOUSE STUDENTS THROUGH TO FINAL IN JUNIOR LANGUAGE CHALLENGE! Three pupils from Richmond House School, Far Headingley, were the only Yorkshire semi-finalists to go through to the finals of the Junior Language Challenge in London’s Earls Court in October.

GIRLGUIDING’S VISION - 20:10, 20/10, 2010 On the 20th October Girlguiding Leeds celebrated the end of Girlguiding’s Centenary Year. The huge event at Headingley Rugby Stadium provided the opportunity for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Guiders, Trefoil Guild and parents to reflect on a memorable year, and to look forward to the next 100 years! The aim of Vision was to bring all members of Girlguiding UK together to share one moment in time. Units, districts, divisions and counties all over the UK came together simultaneously and celebrated in style. At Headingley Rugby Stadium almost 5,000 girls, leaders and parents were treated to a display of flags, drumming, music, song and dance. The inspiring finale was a mass renewal of the Promise at 8.10pm (20:10), led via satellite on the big screen by Chief Guide, Liz Burnley. Then everyone was treated to a fireworks display which brought a magical evening to a close.

The Junior Language Challenge is an annual competition that challenges children from across the British Isles to learn foreign languages. The competition is incredibly tough and to have three representatives from Yorkshire in the final is a massive achievement. The competition offers prizes to the winners with a family holiday of lifetime to Africa, up for grabs to the overall winner. The three finalists from Richmond House: Simran, Alfie & Alex (pictured with the other semi-finalists) are learning Chichewa – the official language of Malawi, which in itself is rather challenging.

BEECHTREE STEINER PARENT & CHILD GROUPS (0 – 3 YEAR OLDS) Parent and child groups are part of Beechtree Steiner Initiative. It provides a gentle rhythm to the morning, which includes a seasonal craft or baking activity and time for the children to play with natural wooden toys. This is followed by a snack, ring time songs and a seasonal story with puppets. A gentle introduction to Steiner, its structure and philosophies. Monday, Thursday and Friday,10am–12pm at Moor Road, Headingley, LS6 4BJ Tuesday and Wednesday,10am –12pm at Stainbeck Community Hall, LS7 2EA Beechtree Steiner Initiative also runs a Kindergarten (for 3 – 6 year olds) at Stainbeck Community Hall and Moor Road. For more information contact 0113 2690 262, enquiries@leeds-steiner.org.uk or visit www. steiner-leeds.org.uk.

RALPH THORESBY STUDENTS GAIN EUROPEAN RECOGNITION

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As part of this, young people in both cities were asked to explore youth culture through art and students of photography at Ralph Thoresby School took up the challenge. Abigail Jeffreys, Steven Richards, Hannah Poklad, Tom Cartwright and Aaron Briscoe had their work selected and shipped to Germany for the first of two exhibitions. The selected works are scheduled to be exhibited in both cities in a joint ‘U-gallery’ exhibition which is taking place in Dortmund until 18th November and will be in Leeds from 18th December – 13th March 2011. “To have work in a public exhibition is a great accolade – but to have European recognition is astounding”, said Brian Wilson, Director of Arts at Ralph Thoresby School. “Photography is a relatively new art form at the school and is very popular with the students. We have seen some very exciting standards achieved.”

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LYJRO’S LIFE CHANGING TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA LYJRO, the Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra, recently returned from a life-changing musical and cultural exchange with Leeds’ twin city: Durban, South Africa. The trip was the band’s second to Durban, their main objective being to deliver musical workshops to children in primary schools. All members of the band participated whole-heartedly in the teaching: through singing, playing recorders, chime bars or percussion. Each day spent in the primary schools culminated in a joint performance which was a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience. From the broad smiles on their faces, it was always clear just how much the children had enjoyed the day. LYJRO raised £8,000 and sent various instruments to a township arts centre, and this had been put to fantastic use. The band has now changed the direction of its fundraising and will be providing bursaries to music students at Durban University, to enable them to go to the primary schools (twinned with Cookridge and Bramley primary schools) and continue the teaching and musical development LYJRO has started. The instruments have already been provided by LYJRO, who have been raising money for this cause for some time. Keep an eye out for future LYJRO performances. Visit www.lyjro.org.uk for more details.

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° Same day service wash ° Same day quilt & duvet cleaning ° Sleeping bags cleaned ° Shirt service ° Quality curtain cleaning ° Football & rugby kits cleaned ° Ironing service ° Suede & leather cleaning ° Rug cleaning ° Collection & delivery service

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° Professional dry cleaning service: ° Suit (2 piece) £6.00 ° Jacket £4.00 ° Trousers & skirts £3.00 ° Shirts (laundered, from) £1.80 ° Dress (plain, from) £6.00 ° Woolies £3.00 ° Suede & leather Jackets £15.00 Coats £20.00

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am-7pm Next to Leeds Floral Designs

For all your laundry and dry cleaning

Tel: 0113 278 9738

Near The Brasserie @ West Park

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NORTH LEEDS LOVES LIFE! THREE EDITIONS

EVERY MONTH

100,000 READERS

Due to overwhelming demand, North Leeds Life magazines are now available in more outlets than ever, including Tesco in Ilkley, Co-op in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Morrison’s in Horsforth and Sainsbury’s, Moor Allerton and Otley. You’ll also find us in local shops, newsagents, cafés, pubs, libraries, health clubs and many other outlets.

OUR DISTRIBUTION AREA

ILKLEY BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

OTLEY

MENSTON

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NORTH LEEDS “NORTH LEEDS LIFE MAGAZINES ARE PROBABLY OUR BEST SOURCE FOR ATTRACTING NEW CUSTOMERS” .............

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HORSFORTH WEST PARK

MEANWOOD

HEADINGLEY

For advertising details: Tel: 0113 274 8776 Email: info@northleedslife.co.uk | www.northleedslife.co.uk

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

So, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting your own company and only need our facilities for a few hours or are an established company and require a couple of days a week, Pulse is the new place to do business in Headingley, Leeds.

HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HN

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

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