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

Dear Readers, What a soggy Summer we’ve had! Now, as the children prepare to return to school, I fully expect beautiful, warm sunny weather – isn’t that the way it goes?

Wasn’t the Brownlee brothers’ victory at the London Triathlon brilliant!

This month we are also Celebrating Headingley – and you might be surprised at all that’s going on.

Theatres are gearing up for the Autumn season; Skipton is holding an International Puppet Festival; and this is the month to enjoy all things organic.

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Heads Up Headingley

The tide is changing in Headingley. Over the last five years it has turned into a vibrant suburb with a rich arts scene.

We also chat to composer Richard Taylor who has written the music for The Go Between at The Playhouse and drop in to The Brudenell Social Club for a chat with Nathan Clarke.

It’s time for Heritage Open Days again, with dozens of interesting buildings ready to welcome you. Otley Folk Festival has a fantastic programme lined up. And Weetwood Primary School would like your help to access the New Energyshare Fund.

Let us know what you have planned for October. The deadline for notices and editorial is 1st September and 9th September for advertising.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Carole, Jack and the team

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Headingley Farmers’ Market is Five!

20 Going Organic – What to do if you’d like to be kinder to the environment and encourage wildlife in your garden.

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Thrilling Triathlon Win from Brownlee Brothers Following a fantastic race at the London Triathlon, The Brownlee Brothers from Bramhope both qualify for the Olympics

31 A Feast of Heritage There’s free access, with lots to see and do in North Leeds during this year’s Heritage Open Days

32 Tim Pigott Smith is King Lear A Stalwart of British Theatre takes on King Lear at The West Yorkshire Playhouse

35 Skipton International Puppet Festival 38 Otley Folk Festival Otley gears up for its 20th Folk Festival

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PAUL RAYNER

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ur friend, Paul Rayner, died on Yorkshire Day. I’d like to say he was an ‘old friend’ but he doesn’t qualify on two counts – one, he died too young, and two, we only met a few years ago, but were seriously working on ‘old friend’ status. We feel desperately cheated that he was snatched away so soon.

Paul was a joy to know. You couldn’t feel down around him as he was the eternal optimist. He was certainly opinionated and regularly launched into good-humoured diatribes against bureaucracy, politicians and the quality of beer! He was incredibly knowledgeable on all kinds of subjects and liked nothing better than a good argument/ discussion.

Having grown up in Leeds, he studied Geography at Bristol University, taught briefly in London and went on to live in Australia and South Africa, where he worked in IT, before coming home to Leeds, where he set up Great Northern Computer Services (GNCS) in 1979. The company designed and supplied business software to a wide range of industries. In the early 90s, feeling that his small consultancy could not take on the large scale projects he was interested in, he joined Logica, where he worked until February 2011.

He was a founder member of the Association of Project Management (APM), lectured in project and programme management for Leeds Metropolitan University, and spoke at international conferences in this field. He co-authored the Gower Handbook of Programme Management and he finished his contribution to a new book just ten days before he died.

He had no sooner moved into Wheatfields Hospice than an office corner was set up and he was working away between friends visiting – anytime you dropped in on Paul an impromptu party seemed to break out!

Paul had developed a lifelong interest in steam trains and railway history and in January this year, he completed his book on American Steam in the 20th Century, a copy of which has been accepted by the National Rail Museum in York.

Paul was an enthusiastic walker and cyclist. He walked all over Yorkshire, across the Pyrenees and all over Spain. His 60th birthday was spent climbing Mount Teide in Tenerife. He was an early member of Yorkshire Hash House Harriers, loved running through all areas of Yorkshire and had an astonishing knowledge of its geography and history. When his knees started to object, he joined the ‘Flying Herberts’ and would cycle the hills of Yorkshire every Saturday.

He was a kind, gentle and loyal man who loved his family above everything. He had a passion for knowledge and a determination for self improvement which never left him. He will be sadly missed by his familyMiranda, Feodora, Isambard and Alexander- relatives, and his many, many friends.

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HEADINGLEY FARMERS’ MARKET CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS!

MINI BREEZE RETURNS TO WEETWOOD The annual Mini Breeze event returned to Tinshall Recreation Ground in August when local young people were be able to enjoy face painting, sporting and arts activities.

Councillors Sue Bentley, Ben Chastney and Judith Chapman (Lib Dem, Weetwood) pooled £3,750 of their MICE money to fund the day – the second year they have done this.

On Saturday 10th September, Headingley Farmers’ Market will celebrate its fifth anniversary! Set up as one of the enterprises of Headingley Development Trust (HDT), it is organised by a small group of HDT members.

The market has full FARMA accreditation, which helps to keep standards high. Many members took part in the FARMA market health-check in March. It produced some remarkable findings: over 1,200 people attend the market and the conversion rate (i.e. how many actually shop rather than just browse) is an excellent 80%. Moreover, 85% of shoppers come from within a radius of 2.5 miles, and 66% come from within a mile!

Conveniently falling on Celebrate Headingley weekend, market organisers have planned a supper (market produce of course!) and knees-up at HEART (tickets available from HEART). They have also commissioned two drawings and a photograph of the market from two Despite this, there are still local people who don’t eminent local artists. The originals THE ETHOS IS THE SAME know it exists! will hang in HEART AS WHEN IT STARTED: If you would like but limited edition TO PROVIDE LOCALLY to spread the word, new leafprints will be available both there and PRODUCED FOOD DIRECT lets advertising FROM THE PRODUCER the market are at the September market.

AND TO ENSURE THAT now available at HEART, Natural THE HEADINGLEY Food Store and Over the five years the market has COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS the market itself.

TO A FULL RANGE OF expanded to over At each market twenty stalls – some SEASONAL FOODS there is live muhave changed and been replaced by new ones, but the sic, including jazz from Sharp Intake, market’s ethos is the same as when songs from Lawnswood Community it started: to provide locally produced Choir and West Yorkshire Brass Band food direct from the producer and to – and they will be helping things to ensure that the Headingley commu- go with a swing on 10th September.. nity has access to a full range of seasonal foods. Unfortunately, in order Headingley Farmers’ Market is held to avoid too much duplication, they at the Rose Garden North Lane (in have sometimes had to turn down front of The Arc) the second Saturday potential stallholders – they could of the month, 9am – 12.30pm. www. easily have had a market just with headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk cakes!

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“Breeze on Tour provides a fantastic range of activities for local children”, said Councillor Sue Bentley. “Last year, when Youth Services could no longer fund the event we thought that it was the right thing to plug the gap. Given that the event has been a tremendous success for the past five years, we wanted to make sure that it run again, despite the current economic climate.”

“I MAY BE SOME TIME....”

“Hereabouts died a very gallant gentleman, Captain L.E.G.Oates, of the Inniskilling Dragoons. In March 1912, returning from the pole, he walked willingly to his death in a blizzard, to try and save his comrades, beset by hardships.”

In March 2012 the Meanwood community will be celebrating the centenary of the death of a local hero, Captain Lawrence (‘Titus’) Oates. Could you help the Meanwood community mark this occasion?

Oates was a member of Robert Scott’s 1911/1912 expedition to the South Pole and this will be commemorated through events across the UK in 2012.

On the long walk back from the South Pole to the Antarctic coast, across the Ross Ice Shelf, Oates realised his severely frostbitten feet were slowing the team down and endangering their lives. They were already running low on food and were completely isolated.

Rescue was impossible – no planes, satellite phones or snowmobiles.

One night Oates stepped out of the tent into a blizzard saying, “I am just going outside and may be some time”.

Scott and the team realised that Oates was about to sacrifice himself to give them a better chance of reaching

ANOTHER WEEKEND OF CELEBRATION IN HEADINGLEY!

The Oates family lived in what is now Meanwood Park. A plaque near the junction of Memorial Drive and Green Road remembers him. The Lawrence Oates School in Meanwood closed in 1992.

safety but failed to dissuade him. He perished on his birthday, 17th March 1912. His body was never found, but he is remembered through a cairn erected by a later search party reading:

The Meanwood community plans to mark this event and is seeking help with further information about Oates and his descendents and any memorabilia. If you are interested or able to help in any way, please contact geoffreiss@geoffreiss.com or Christine on 0113 275 5415 Further information can be found at www.oates100.com.

Jennifer Jordan as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing

It’s Celebrate Headingley Weekend on 10th/11th September and, as usual, people are ready to celebrate!

On Saturday Headingley Farmers’ Market celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party at HEART, where there will also be a Craft Market during the day featuring glassware, felting, textiles photography and much more (anyone interested in a stall should contact Hayley on 07816 588 102).

On Sunday you can look forward to the traditional Celebrate Headingley Barbecue at the New Headingley Club – tickets available from Oxfam Books or HEART reception.

Once again Theatre of the Dales is joining the celebration and is reviving

its popular 1945-style Much Ado About Nothing in Dagmar Wood at 3pm and 7pm on both Saturday17th and Sunday 18th September.

The entrance to the wood is beside an old lodge house, 6 Grosvenor Road.

It’s on the right, 100 yards up from Headingley Lane. The Council has transformed this one-time

vicarage garden into an excellent new outdoor venue for Headingley.

Visit www.theatreofthedales.co.uk or call David Robertson on 274 0461 for details, or just turn up, with warm clothing, a folding chair and maybe a picnic.

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Headingley Lib Dem councillors have given a cautious welcome to a decision by the planning inspector on the former Leeds Girls High School site.

Following a week long public hearing last month, the inspector decided that Leeds City Council was right to turn down the majority of Leeds Grammar School’s plans to demolish the old building and put housing on the site, agreeing with the council that it would undermine the character of the area and damage trees.

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He did, however, give approval to the school’s plans to turn Rose Court into 12 apartments. He also rejected objectors arguments that the tennis courts should not be built on, accepting the School’s argument that they were not in public use and in any case had been re-provided at their Alwoodley site.

“I’D LIKE TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE MANY OBJECTORS AND THE LEEDS GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ACTION GROUP. THEY SHOWED WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED WHEN LOCAL RESIDENTS UNITE TO PROTECT THEIR ENVIRONMENT.” - Cllr Martin Hamilton

Headingley Lib Dem councillors welcomed the announcement but said it was important for residents to remain vigilant about any future plans.

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“I’m pleased that the inspector has dismissed the new build on the site”, said Cllr Jamie Matthews. “I’m glad he recognised that the scheme would have worsened the character of the area and also his concerns about the impact of the proposed schemes on the trees. But I’m disappointed that he disagrees with the community’s view that the tennis courts should not be built on. Headingley has very little open space and poor sports provision so we go to great lengths to protect the little that we do have. It is clear that a new scheme will now have to be drawn up which is more sympathetic to the character of the area and that will be welcomed by the vast majority of residents in Headingley.”

Cllr Martin Hamilton added: “We are not against redeveloping and reusing the site but any proposal has to be sympathetic to the area and give tangible benefits to the local community. “I’d like to pay tribute to the many objectors and the Leeds Girls High School Action Group.

They showed what can be achieved when local residents unite to protect their environment.”

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This follows rigorous monitoring by inspectors each term.

Several areas, including leadership, capacity for further improvement and the sixth form were all labeled ‘good’.

Overall, it was judged to be offering a satisfactory standard of education to its students and was taken out of special measures.

“Staff and pupils are thrilled with the news”, said head teacher Georgie Sale, who took charge of the school as executive head teacher in January this year. “This has been a huge team effort with both staff and pupils wanting to make this school better. There’s a real ‘can-do’ culture now which will carry the school into a successful future.”

The inspectors’ findings show vast improvements in many areas. Previously, pupils’ behaviour, teaching and leadership had all been heavily criticised.

“The executive head teacher has secured improvement in many key aspects of school life,” said the inspectors’ report.

“Students’ attainment, although low, is improving securely and rapidly. Students’ behaviour is now satisfactory, allowing effective learning to take place in lessons.”

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SPEAK YOUR MIND AT LEEDS VOICE DAY Leeds Voice Day’s October Workshop is called Speak Your Mind or The Game(s) of Life. This exciting interactive coaching session will run on Saturday 15th October in the Jubilee Room at Leeds Metropolitan University’s Headingley Campus.

Speak Your Mind is about how to cope when put on the spot -- ways to speed up reactions and speak with greater confidence and fluency. Carefully selected improvisation and theatre games will focus on the interplay of power and status -- the daily transactions that make us all feel belittled or confident -- and how we can influence them. These are crucial, unseen skills that can be applied across the board for business, teaching or social life.

SPEAK YOUR MIND IS ABOUT HOW TO COPE WHEN PUT ON THE SPOT

The ‘End of Summer Fashion Show’ is scheduled for Friday 9th September at Left Bank (the old St Margaret of Antioch Church), Cardigan Road, Headingley, and is in aid of WaterAid - a charity that works towards providing clean, safe water for the world’s poorest countries..

Now in its third year, it promises to be better than ever, featuring exciting new trends and designers from all over the country, including Pop Boutique, Loela, Victoria Rosso, Jamilia Design and Agwein Reid.

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There will also be a market of local Yorkshire fashion businesses and designers including Handbag Heaven, Passion Jewellery, Fabulous Boutique, Vintage Amours and many more.

Tickets £9 are available from http://bit.ly/esfstickets but are limited – so grab one now!

For further information, visit www.endofsummerfashionshow. co.uk, or contact hello@endofsummerfashionshow.co.uk

Speak Your Mind will be led by professional actors James Rastall and Philip Sarson. In addition to careers in theatre, radio and TV (most recently Marchlands and Holby City) they run ‘Activat8!’ training for Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; and in 2010 set up ‘Playground’ improvisation workshops in London and the South-East.

Leeds Voice Day is a not-for-profit organisation now in its fourth successful year. Voice Day events are run by Jane Oakshott MBE, Voice and Performance Coach BA MA LAMDA (Gold) and Jo Donnelly, Speech and Language Therapist LCST MA. Enquiries and bookings can be addressed to jo.donnelly@virgin.net or to Jane on 0113 278 6215.

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Rather larger than a redshank, the greenshank is an elegant, slender bird with long grey-green legs and a long slightly upturned bill. It is greyish with black arrowheads and spots on the paler breast and flanks. In its fast and powerful flight it reveals a white rump extending up the back.

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Both species prefer marshes and edges of pools on migration. Green sandpipers will frequent the smallest pool or ditch and fly up suddenly when flushed. Fairburn Ings is a good place to see these species.

They have distinctive calls. That of the greenshank is a clear ringing “tew tew tew”. By contrast, the call of the green sandpiper is a loud liquid “Hueet wit wit”.

Neither bird is numerous but their numbers seem stable. A few have taken to overwintering in Britain.

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The census for that year shows that many of these woollen entrepreneurs had taken up residence in the fashionable new area of West Park. For example, Ashleigh Road was home to a woollen manufacturer, Thornfield Road to a cloth export merchant, and North Parade to a clothing manufacturer. As late as 1953 the North Parade home was bought by a woollen and worsted manufacturer with a factory in Leeds 12, where he remained in residence up until the late 1970s.

The entrepreneurial spirit associated with the clothing industry has lived on in West Park. Not dissimilar to the early days of the woollen industry in West Yorkshire, a cottage industry was based in a flat on Caythorpe Road, which was used to produce counterfeit fashion products – until its closure following a police raid!

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THEY LIVED IN HEADINGLEY WILLIAM DENISON ROEBUCK, FLS (1851 – 1919) Naturalist, Collector, Writer

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lugs and snails are unpopular creatures, viewed by gardeners as the enemy, but for William Denison Roebuck they were endlessly fascinating subjects for examination and investigation. A friend remembered him sitting at the tea table with a slice of bread and butter in one hand and a jar of recently collected snails in the other – not as part of his tea, but to gaze at while he ate, in the hope of identifying a rare specimen.

He was born in Leeds in 1851, the son of a woollen draper, David Roebuck.

He was seven when Charles Darwin published his ground-breaking work ‘On the Origin of Species’ and perhaps this was one of the triggers which led him to devote his life and energies to the pursuit of the natural sciences – observing, collecting, writing, and creating a system for the collection of data which would make his name nationally known.

He certainly admired Darwin’s work, and in 1880 it was he who arranged and led a deputation from the Yorkshire Union of Naturalists to Darwin’s home at Down in Kent to present him with a memorial address.

In his youth he found friends who shared his passion and in the 1870s he and three others founded the Leeds Shell Club, exploring, collecting and classifying the shells they found. This was a time of intense interest in natural history and new methods of scientific investigation, and other enthusiasts soon joined them. A Yorkshire Conchological Society was formed with William Roebuck as its Hon. Secretary, which evolved into the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

In the 1890s, he pioneered, through the Society, a national scheme for the compilation of a systematic record of the distribution of British land and freshwater mollusc species which became known as ‘Roebuck’s census’ and laid the foundation for other similar studies of species distribution.

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and in the Yorkshire Union of Naturalists, which brought together some forty naturalist societies with thousands of members across the county. For thirty years he was the dedicated Secretary of the Union and editor of its influential journal, ‘The Naturalist’. Under

the British Isles’ in 1894.

His enthusiasms extended into other fields: he was president of the Leeds Philatelic Society, and a member of the Philosophical and Literary Society and the Thoresby (Historical) Society. He was widely travelled, in India and Africa. His personal circumstances are not clear: he was described in the 1881 census as married, but he seems to have lived most of his life with his parents, originally near the centre of town but from about 1899 in Hyde Park Road, overlooking Woodhouse Moor. His obituary makes no mention of a marriage his heart seems to have been totally dedicated to his work and specialist interests. In 1915 his achievements were recognised by the University of Leeds with the award of an honorary degree of Master of Science. He died in 1919 aged 68, after a stroke, acknowledged as a pioneer in the scientific investigation of the natural world.

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his guidance the Union became a powerful and successful instrument of local scientific research (150 years later it still flourishes, as does its journal). He became a recognised authority on slugs and snails, here and abroad (a foreign specimen was apparently named after him!), and he contributed to studies of bees. His work led to his election as Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS).

An enthusiastic communicator, he collaborated in various publishing ventures: ‘A Handbook of the Vertebrate Fauna of Yorkshire’ in 1881, which became a standard work; ‘Land and Freshwater Shells: an Introduction to the Study of Conchology’ in 1889 (aimed at young collectors); and ‘A Monograph of the Land and Freshwater Mollusca of

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This month brings the autumn shades with the flowering of rudbeckias, chrysants and autumn crocus. Japanese maples come into their own with their colourful foliage and they will tolerate boggy but well drained soil.

Autumn planting of container trees that have outgrown the pot is best done now while the soil is moist and still some heat in it. Make sure that it isn’t too late and before frosts have started, this is a common mistake and you’ll be disappointed if they don’t grow.

Start to plant bulbs – plant spring bulbs on their own or among spring bedders such as wallflowers or forget-menots. Begin the planting of lily bulbs, which give a good show. Try new varieties and pot up bulbs for forcing. Plant out rooted cuttings of pinks and hardy biennials, sowing hardy annuals such as candy tuft, cornflowers, larkspur, pot marigolds and poppies. Cut back old unsightly perennials to the ground, remove growing tips from young pinks and, of course, continue deadheading.

Here in the North plant out spring cabbage towards the end of the month, sow broad bean and spring cabbage seeds under cloches, and plant out onion sets, which have been prepared for autumn planting, and garlic. For a spring crop, sow chervil and parsley seeds, the latter in a pot for winter use.

Continue to harvest beans, potatoes and carrots. Pick any un-ripened tomatoes and take them indoors to ripen (placing a banana near them helps), make smaller green ones into chutney.

It’s blackberry picking time for jam making – strawberries, raspberries, red and black currants will already have been made, far better tasting than shop bought!

Window boxes will be looking tired, so start to plan what you would like for over the winter, there is so much to choose from.

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Keep on cleaning ponds. Whilst netting is useful, it can stop wildlife such as birds from coming for a drink or a bath. Leave some seed heads in the garden for the birds to feast on. Blackbirds love mahonia berries and pyracantha, though it is the red berries of this plant that go first.

Bullfinches love teasels plus the seed of red hot pokers though these may have gone to the sparrows first. Children will love watching the various birds coming to feed.

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GOING ORGANIC What do you do if you’d like to be kinder to the environment and encourage wildlife in your garden?

We spoke to Richard at Leeds Organic Growers and asked him for some tips. He told us: “Build a compost heap - grab some old pallets and posts and knock one together! Homemade compost is the most sustainable way to recycle your own kitchen and garden waste. It is an aerobic process and will need turning on a regular basis. Great for getting the kids involved. The compost produced can be used as a mulch, this keeps the soil warmer in winter, retains moisture in the summer, helps reduce weed germination AND provides a regular low level supply of nitrogen.

Go on, give it a try!

Make a wildlife area – let the grass grow long, maybe plant some wildflower seeds, ox eye daisy, corn cockle and wild poppies, packet mixes are available. A log pile is a great help or even a pile of stones. Nettles are good for all wildlife, hover flies and bumble bees love hogweed and teasel – which is also a favourite of goldfinches. Bramble and thistle are excellent too and wildlife also welcome local native grasses and clover. Go wild!

And finally, just add water! Yes, build a wildlife pond, hard work but rewarding. If you’re lucky and the pond is big enough you’ll soon have dragonflies – such beautiful insects to watch and enjoy as they shimmer and sparkle over the water during the summer months.

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September is Organic Month The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic is taking place throughout the month of September.

We’re really lucky in North Leeds with the rise in farmers’ markets, there’s not a week goes by that you can’t source some super fresh, locally produced food. Perhaps not everything is 100% organic, but at least you know where it has come from and you needn’t fret about food miles!

You can visit Farmers’ Markets in Headingley (2nd Saturday), Oakwood (3rd Saturday), Bramhope (2nd Saturday), Otley (last Sunday), Burley in Wharfedale (2nd Sunday) and Leeds Market (1st & 3rd Sundays).

Plus you’ll find a range of organic products at Headingley’s Natural Food Store on North Lane, Love Organics on Regent Street, Chapel Allerton, Purely Natural on Town Street Horsforth, Chevin Health, Boroughgate, Otley, The Green Health Shop, The Moors Shopping Centre, Ilkley, and Pooky & Grumps Delicatessen New Roadside Horsforth.

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CASTLEHILL ‘STAR’ IN BBC PROPERTY PROGRAMME Castlehill Estate Agent, based on Otley Road, Headingley, has swopped a ‘Sold By’ board for a clapperboard as part of its involvement in BBC 1’s Homes Under The Hammer - the programme that uncovers the tricks of the property auction trade.

Senior negotiator and valuer, Matt Lehan, was asked for his expert view on the potential of an empty property in the Woodhouse area after it was snapped up at auction by an investor looking to take advantage of the student rental market.

He was interviewed by the show’s presenters, Lucy Alexander and Martin Roberts, about the property’s location, its resale value, and the monthly letting income it was likely to generate once it had been renovated.

“We have featured in a number of TV property shows in the past, including Location Location”, said Matt. “They provide the profession with a great opportunity - and shop window to millions - to demonstrate the investment potential of buying the right property at the right price.”

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HEADS UP HEADINGLEY For years, Headingley has had a reputation for being run down and overrun by students, but the tide seems to be turning. Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover there are exciting things afoot. Headingley is a thriving hub of activity – it is steeped in history, has a lively art scene, diverse live music venues, festivals, fine dining, cool café culture and a real sense of community.

It was this sense of community that inspired a group of residents to get together and establish the Headingley Development Trust in 2005. Since then the group has produced a Neighbourhood Design Statement setting out the specific nature of Headingley’s buildings and landscape, with recommendations on how to encourage new development that complements what already exists. It has fought, and won, to keep Bennett Road Primary School, turning it into the fabulous new community facility HEART (Headingley Enterprise and Art Centre), established Headingley Farmers’ Market which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, directed the acquisition of the Natural Food Store as a locally owned co-operative and supported initiatives like Headingley LitFest and Headingley Music Festival.

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Yes, it’s all going on in Headingley!

The HEART Centre HEART is already home to numerous leisure and social activities, and since February it has been busy hosting conferences from the likes of Leeds NHS, Community Links, BNI, Marks & Spencer and Leeds University. Its business centre PULSE currently has 25 members and the range and diversity of businesses is amazing – from solar heat pumps, to Older Wiser Local Seniors, interior design, IT solutions and medical sales.

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The Festivals Headingley LitFest (www.headingleylitfest.org.uk), held in March, is entering its fifth year. In previous years it has attracted such names as Beryl Bainbridge, David Peace and Ben Okri as headliners and it grows each year – involving local schools and arts groups.

Headingley Music Festival in June, started by Richard Lindley of Cafe Lento, is looking forward to its third year.

Providing a great opportunity for local musicians, it is held at venues all around Headingley.

The Gathering, staged by Irish Arts Foundation (www. irisharts.org.uk) each November, is a fabulous showcase for Irish Music and is largely held around Headingley.

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Fresh Food Talk to any older resident in Headingley and they will lament the passing of numerous independent shops – but in the past year or so, new shops have started creeping back in. North Lane now has a cluster of food shops, including the wonderful Artisan Bakery and Headingley Farm Butchers. They join The Natural Food Store Coop and Harris’s Greengrocers. North Lane is also where you’ll find Headingley Farmers’ Market (second Saturday of each month 9am – 12.30pm) which celebrates its fifth year this month.

The Shops Headingley is also home to some more unusual enterprises. The Bowery is also an art gallery as well as a coffee bar and runs a range of interesting courses. Baa Ram Ewe, also on Otley Road, is your destination for all your knitting needs and courses – it was voted Best Local Yarn Store by Let’s Knit magazine readers and Best Specialist Retailer at the Retail Therapy Awards 2010. Dinsdales on Chapel Place is the only art supply shop in North Leeds.

Beer Ritz in Far Headingley has an amazing array of beers and wines. Glandor is a gem of a hardware store, and the long established Crossleys Newsagents on Headingley Lane continues to deliver the news.

For followers of Fashion Clothing choices remain limited but recent additions to the Headingley high street are Therapy (96 Otley Rd) – a cosy boutique tucked away in Far Headingley and stocking knitwear, jeans, daywear and eveningwear (from labels like Y London, JJ Parks, Soaked, Blondie Mania), they always have key seasonal on trend pieces. Label on North Lane is a great little shop with a selection of day and eveningwear (including Nolita and Sass & Bide). Look out for their Franklin and Marshall hoodies and tees, which fly off the shelves. Jack in the Box is a nice edition to the Headingley scene – a much needed young menswear store.

If vintage is more your cup of tea, Dusty and Dylan (9 Otley Rd) has a great selection. Check out Oxfam. Of course, there’s a total vintage fest going on just up the road at Hyde Park Corner.

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Headingley’s Cool Café Culture Of course you’ll find your Café Nero and Starbucks (where do you not?) but for something a little different and local grab a coffee at Café Lento or Mint Café (or a mint tea) on North Lane. Drop into Sweet Creations for delicious freshly made crepes, waffles and pancakes, or Shaky Jakes for…..a shake, or check out The Bowery and Salvo’s Salumeria on Otley Road. The new HEART Café on Bennett Road is rapidly becoming a favourite meeting place.

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Headingley is constantly changing. You never know what might pop up next. It is multifaceted – it may offer a temporary home to thousands of students every year, but it is the permanent residents and businesses who are stamping their mark on the latest developments – long may it continue!

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OPERA NORTH’S DAS RHEINGOLD AT LEEDS TOWN HALL REVIEWED BY RICHARD WILCOCKS

It was quickly apparent in the darkness of Leeds Town Hall in June that the building provides superior acoustics to those in the nearby Grand Theatre, where the Orchestra of Opera North is used to performing from the murky depths of the pit. Here, during a stunning prelude, it emerges in its full concert glory as the light increases, the centre of attention. A hundred musicians are up there, including six harpists. Watery images play on three huge video screens fixed above, ripples growing into turbulent waves as the chord embellishments multiply.

Richard Farnes, Opera North’s music director, has planned to lead the company through its first Ring Cycle over the next four years, and the Grand has been ruled out as not grand enough, because this is Wagner, whose demands for a total experience of his works can seldom be met, not least because they involve the sort of massive expenditure which could only be endured by a mad monarch or the New York Met.

of opportunities for action. There is no stand-and-deliver style here.

Take Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke as Loge, for example, who conveys shiftiness with every move, flickering hand movements and cunningfilled face contributing to one of the most memorable performances of the evening. His well-enunciated delivery stands out in a cast wellcoached in diction.

GRIMSHAW SUBJECT OF FORP TALK Atkinson Grimshaw, ‘the painter of moonlight’ will be the subject of a tan illustrated talk, arranged by the Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP) on Tuesday 20th September, 7pm in the Education Centre, adjoining the Mansion at Roundhay Park.

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I WAS ENTHRALLED THROUGHOUT THE TWO AND A HALF HOURS OF THIS RELATIVELY SHORT ‘PRELIMINARY EVENING’, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO INTERVAL. The techno-wizard of this magnificent Rheingold is Peter Mumford, the lighting designer responsible for the concert staging: his projection material provides an excellent modern cyclorama, with green leaves, bubbling lava, flickering tongues of fire and mountain mists appearing just when they are needed.

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ily with an Edwardian feel to it. They are reminiscent of the privileged classes to be found in stories by Saki, in black dresses or tails.

Michael Drueitt’s statuesque Wotan gazes out like a veteran general, his good eye searching for the main chance.

Das Rheingold returns to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 8th September for just one performance – catch it if you can.

Headingley-based author Eveleigh Bradford will speak about this popular artist and his connection with Roundhay Park. His distinctive paintings are held in private and city museum collections across the country and a major exhibition of his work concludes at the Mercer Gallery in Harrogate on 3rd September.

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A FEAST OF HERITAGE! There’s free access, with lots to see and do in North Leeds during this year’s Heritage Open Days from Thursday 8th Sunday 11th September. This feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and family activities puts heritage and volunteers into sharp focus.

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

Many old beautiful buildings are former villas but have long had new uses. Examples to see are Devonshire Hall, the Thoresby Society Library, Left Bank Leeds and Red Hall, now housing Rugby League’s Hall of Fame.

There’ll be exhibitions to enlighten and educate in many venues including Otley’s Museum Archive, where part of their photographic archive will be on display, and the Jewish Heritage Centre for Children in Shadwell.

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Places of worship in the area span the ages. Opening their doors for visitors will be Otley’s Methodist Church; St Margaret’s, Horsforth with its fine stained glass; Ashwood Centre, Headingley, the only church designed by Cuthbert Brodrick; the United Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Shadwell; Bramhope’s rare 17c Puritan Chapel; Adel’s Quaker Meeting House and All Saints Otley with its Saxon crosses.

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PHIL JUPITUS STARS IN BIG SOCIETY! A MUSIC HALL COMEDY One of the UK’s most loved comedians, Phil Jupitus, is to take on the leading role of George Lightfeather in Red Ladder Theatre Company’s production of Big Society! A Music Hall Comedy. Playing at the newly refurbished City Varieties Music Hall from 18th January – 4th February 2012, Big Society! follows the exploits, eccentricities and expletive-related-troubles of an Edwardian Music Hall variety show cast. The musical – a riot of a romp containing twelve brand new songs – is written by Boff Whalley of Chumbawamba, and will feature the band performing in the show. Tickets for the show are available from the City Varieties Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or online at www. cityvarieties.co.uk.

TIM PIGOTT SMITH LOOKS FORWARD TO BEING KING LEAR tempt would be made to make the play tie in with current events or cultural concerns. He quickly informed me that to do such a thing with Shakespeare, or indeed any classical drama, would be to cut the play in half.

It’s important, he pointed out, to remain true to the play, honouring the source and allowing the play to speak for itself, for if a dramatic piece has proved itself timeless, its themes will resonate through the ages.

Tim Pigott Smith, a stalwart of British theatre, and a familiar face due to numerous film and television roles, will be tackling the part of King Lear in Ian Brown’s production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

This isn’t Tim’s first visit to Leeds, in fact, he first performed here at the Grand Theatre at the start of his career back in 1971.

The last time Tim performed at the Playhouse was in ‘94 in a co-production with the Lyric Theatre of Dorian Gray, which was staged in the Courtyard Theatre.

He told me he’s looking forward to doing Lear in the larger Quarry Theatre, which he considers an excellent space, particularly good for Shakespeare.

had suggested he take a crack at the role. Back then he considered himself too young (although he has seen reasonably youthful actors age-up for the part) and now feels that it’s a role that has always been waiting for him.

Asked if Lear was a part he had long wanted to play, he told me that it was an alluring challenge for any actor and as long ago as the mid 70s people

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Tim says he’s fond of Leeds and always enjoys playing to the audiences here. He has worked before with director Ian Brown and is excited to be bringing his vision for King Lear to the stage at The Playhouse.

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ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAMME FOR ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Janet Street Porter, John Cooper Clarke, Jeremy Paxman, poet Jean Binta Breeze, Alan Hollinghurst and Val McDermid are among the 170 authors appearing at the 2011 Ilkley Literature Festival from 30th September – 16th October.

Alongside the huge range of authors reading from their new books, there are several unique festival appearances.

Actor Simon Callow will explore the work of Charles Dickens in Ilkley and poet Simon Armitage will open the

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The largest and best known literary festival in the North of England, Ilkley has been bringing the cream of the literary crop to the town for almost 40 years – making it the second oldest festival of its kind in the country.

Other authors scheduled to appear include: David Nobbs, best known for creating ‘Reggie Perrin’; Julie Myerson, Mark Haddon, Political comedian Mark Thomas, Explorer Wade Davis, biographer Claire Tomalin, Hilary Spurling , and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson.

Claire Tomalin

The full programme is available online at www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk.

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ARTS & CULTURE

RICHARD TAYLOR, COMPOSER INTERVIEWED BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

If you’re a regular theatre-goer, you’re likely to be familiar with Richard Taylor’s work even if you don’t know it. Richard has written the music for over sixty plays, many of which have been staged at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Richard considers the WYP his musi- tion seem like less of a risk and he cal home and most recently he has has extensive experience working composed the music for the adapta- on projects for younger performers – tion of The Go Between (9th Sept – among other projects, he composed 1st Oct). When I spoke to him he was the original stage musical adaptation about to begin work on King Lear of Whistle Down the Wind for the Na(starring Tim Pigott-Smith, 23rd Sept tional Youth Music Theatre.

– 22nd Oct), which is a very different kind of project.

Richard attended school in Scarborough where he developed a love of musicals, participating in productions of Joseph and the like. Through an immersion in musical theatre, Richard carved out his particular creative niche. What drives him, he says, is trying to find what music and lyrics can add to a story, the sense of a dramatic narrative is central to his musical compositions.

L.P. Hartley’s romantic novel, The Go Between was made into a classic film starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates but has only been staged once before.

Richard feels that, since the success of Billy Elliot, theatrical productions with children at the centre of the ac-

Photo: Keith Pattison

In his field, Richard says, there are as many words for ‘Musical’ as the Eskimos have for snow and with The Go Between, he’s attempting a different approach to the genre. Through an intertwining of spoken dialogue and singing, Richard hopes that the audience will emerge from the performance unable to distinguish between what was said and what was sung.

“You don’t write a musical, you rewrite it”, Richard says.

With a play like King Lear, however, a different type of process is required.

It’s more a matter of underscoring the play, he tells me, and the musical accompaniment for Lear will develop as the cast and crew work through rehearsals, with him responding to the actor’s performances.

While Richard has dabbled in TV work, notably the Leeds based TV film, Brides in the Bath, he says he has no strong desire to apply his talents to working on film scores. What he loves about theatre, he says, is the spirit of collaboration and he feels comfortable and confidant working with his long standing colleagues at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

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L.P. Hartley’s romantic novel The GoBetween is a poignant story of childhood innocence, hidden memories and self-realisation. A new British musical adaptation of this classic text, featuring book and lyrics by playwright David Wood and music and lyrics by composer Richard Taylor, is co-produced by West Yorkshire Playhouse, Derby LIVE and Royal & Derngate Northampton.

Directed by Roger Haines, the production receives its world premiere at the Playhouse on 9th September launching its Autumn Winter 2011 season and runs in the Courtyard theatre until 1st October.

spending holidays with his school friend Marcus, and being unwittingly enlisted into an adult affair of deceit and forbidden passion.

Leo Colston, stumbles across memories of his past that are best forgotten.

But he cannot forget the events of the oppressively hot summer of 1900,

The Go Between is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from Friday 9th September – Saturday 1st October

This beautifully evocative new musical features young local talents in the roles of Leo and Marcus, found from open auditions in Leeds, Derby and Northampton. At the Playhouse Edward Cooke from Thackley and Jake Abbott from Harrogate will share the role of young Leo. Marcus is played by William Mercer and John Cairns, both from Leeds.

THE 4TH SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL 23rd – 25th September

Skipton is set to come alive at the end of September with a weekend celebrating the art of puppetry.

Puppetry has been around for hundreds - perhaps thousands - of years and the technology used to create its effects are constantly being reinvented.

DINSDALES – THE ONLY ART SUPPLY SHOP IN NORTH LEEDS With the demise of Jowett & Sowery and Gadsbys, Dinsdales Art Supplies & Stationery on Chapel Place in Headingley is now the only art supply shop in North Leeds.

Established over 125 years ago, Dinsdales was forced out of the city centre 10 years ago by escalating rents and the dominance of large corporate chain stores. From its Headingley base Dinsdales, now owned and run by Graeme Lindsay-Jones, has built on a formidable reputation amongst the artistic community of Leeds.

Graeme is enormously proud to be successfully operating Leeds only remaining independent art materials store.

Whether you are looking for quality oil paints, acrylics, watercolours, gouache (in box sets, single paints or money saving sizes), brushes, easels, canvases, canvas panels, watercolour paper (from the likes of Arches, Fabriano, Saunders and Bockingford), graphic markers, sketching supplies or just some art board or papers - Dinsdales has it all.

And, Dinsdales is more than just an art shop. For many years Graeme has incorporated office supplies and stationery, a copy shop (including laminating and document binding) and a quiet internet cafe section.

Skipton is showcasing a whole range of shows that mix the traditional with the modern including, a quartet of Grimm’s stories told with poetically pure object theatre; a beautifully carved travellers’ folktale from the memory of the late Scottish storyteller Duncan Williamson; and of course good old (350 years old) Mr Punch, who always has something to say on contemporary life.

This cosy festival fits Skipton perfectly and is a celebration of the small, the original and the friendly. All performances are in intimate spaces from marquees seating 60, to studio theatre style halls for 100. The smallest performance is for one person at a time – plus curious onlookers!

This three-day event offers a variety of performances suitable for all ages by companies from all over Europe and the UK. Performances, demonstrations, workshops, special guests – it’s all happening!

Tickets range from £2.50 - $5 for family shows and £10 for adult shows with many free acts to create a full festival experience.

For further information, visit www.skiptonpuppetfestival. co.uk

Whether you are a seasoned professional artist destined to be the next Ashley Jackson or David Hockney, or an absolute beginner who just fancies trying your hand at keeping a sketch journal – Dinsdales is proud to help, and it’s right here on your doorstep – still going strong after all these years.

Dinsdales, 6-8 Chapel Place, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HY Tel. 0113 2781700 sales@dinsdales.com www.dinsdales.com

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HATS OFF TO THE BRUDE! by gig goers and performers alike. While, for sports fans, Headingley cricket ground is likely to be considered the area’s most internationally renowned landmark, for the more musically inclined among us the Brudenell Social Club has established itself as a prestigious rival for the title.

Nathan Clarke

Leeds and the surrounding areas have no shortage of local talent, and Headingley now has many venues where they can be seen and heard.

Perhaps the most well established venue in the area is the Brudenell Social Club. The Brude (as it’s affectionately known by some regulars) first opened its doors as a private members club in 1913 and its impressive longevity over the years has seen it evolve into one of the best loved live music venues in the country, adored

Manager, Nathan Clark, whose family has been running the club for over thirty years, says that when the area around the Brudenell began to change in the mid to late 90s with the influx of more and more students, the Clarks realised they had to adapt or disappear. Getting the students on side with cheap booze and eclectic live acts nearly every night of the week has helped the Brudenell to thrive where other similar venues have failed and been forced to close their doors.

Nathan is proud of what he and his family has achieved with the club, which is essentially a non-profit organization. For over ten years, Nathan has been responding to the needs of bands wishing to play Leeds’ hippest venue. By being able to accommodate any size band, providing good facilities, a reliable PA system with professional sound engineers and taking good care of artists and their crews, the Brudenell has built a solid reputa-

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tion as the place to play in Leeds.

Just as important as the club’s operation as a venue is its connection to the local community. The Brudenell continues to be heavily involved in community-based projects such as Unity Day and the Royal Park School Fund.

It regularly hosts fundraising events and offers free room hire to school groups. Nathan is also proud of connections to the wider Leeds community and enjoys strong ties to the city’s independent music shops (Crash and Jumbo) and local record labels.

Due to its now prestigious standing in the musical community, the club has drawn some big, nay huge, names to play their stage, hosting secret gigs by the likes of Franz Ferdinand and local boys done good, Kaiser Chiefs.

The ensured ticket sales from bands of this ilk give Nathan the freedom to provide a platform for less mainstream, more experimental acts. For instance, the frankly demented Can front man, Damo Suzuki, is becoming something of a regular at the club.

It’s not all about the music, though.

The Brudenell has also hosted jumble sales, record fairs and the popular Cabaret Heaven.

If Nathan and his mum keep up their good work, the continued success of the club is assured. Skip to the music listings in this here mag and you’re bound to find an upcoming event at Brudenell Social that’s likely to tickle your fancy. Perhaps we’ll see you there. Hats off to Nathan Clark! Long may you run.

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COTTAGE ROAD CINEMA GEARS UP FOR ITS CENTENARY It is just six years since Cottage Road Cinema was saved from closure. Associated Tower Cinemas were due to close the cinema on the 28th July 2005, but at the eleventh hour an agreement was made with Charles Morris, who also has cinemas in Skipton, Keighley, Elland and the Lake District, to lease the cinema. “It really was a last-minute thing”, said Charles; “the early editions of the evening paper reported that the cinema was closing, and they had to make a quick amendment for the later editions to confirm that it had been saved.”

Since then the cinema has continued to thrive. A notable feature has been the ‘Classics at the Cottage’, onenight presentations of favourite films going back several decades in some cases, which was the brainchild of the Far Headingley Village Society.

“CLASSICS AT THE COTTAGE” The Cottage Road Cinema presents

Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall in the 1940 classic

the letter directed by William Wyler

Wednesday 7th September 8.15pm

Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn in the 1951 classic

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BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES The Blind Dead McJones Band

The cinema is currently gearing up for its centenary, which will be in July 2012. “There are very few cinemas which survive from pre-World War One, and even fewer which have been in continuous use as a cinema for all that time, but Cottage Road is one of them”, said Charles.

“The cinema is not actually purpose-built. It began life as livery stables, then became a garage. It was converted to a cinema in 1912.

“We will be celebrating the centenary in style, though we haven’t quite decided what format it should take. One idea is that we might have a week with different films each day, representing each decade of the cinema’s life. We also want to present a historical display and would like to appeal to readers for any memorabilia - photographs, old programmes etc. - and memories which they have of the cinema.”

Please drop these in to the cinema, or post them to Cottage Road Cinema, Corrage Road, Headingley LS6 4DD. For screening times etc. visit www.cottageroad. co.uk or call 0113 275 1606.

Anyone who knows anything about Blind Dead McJones knows that despite his amazing history and musical ability he is a hard man to get hold off. Nobody knows this better than his band, who for the past three years have performed gigs around Leeds with and without him (mainly without).

They have tried on to enter the studio with him to work on some new material but again have been let down, They have eventually got tired of wasting studio time and recorded without him!

The result is Back to School Blues, recorded at Touchwood studios in Hyde Park. Guitarist Ben Buddy Slack stepped up for lead vocals in the absence of McJones and they have recorded a couple of the great man’s own classics as well as a few they wrote themselves, including Hang on There Boys – a song made up of excuses McJones has given them in the past for missing various events! The band, obviously nervous about recording without their front man, called in some help which came in the form of Blind Dead McMoose who helps out with the vocals on Tired and Ben’s old guitar teacher Al Bampton, who joins the band for an extended Blues jam on the title track. Blind Dead McJones himself has listened to the EP and has been quoted as saying “Boys done good”.

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OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL This is the 20th year for Otley Folk Festival, which runs this year from 15th – 18th September. It kicks off on Thursday evening with a concert at Korks Wine Bar on Bondgate (home of Otley Folk Club).

Once again there’s a great line-up, including Chumbawamba, Urban Folk Quartet, Bob Fox, Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons, Grace Notes, Gilmore-Roberts, John Kirkpatrick, Duncan McFarlane Band, Bayou Gumbo, Johnny-Jump-Up, My Sweet Patootie and Blackbeard’s Tea Party Ceilidh Band.

THE GREATEST SHOW ON TOAST

Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers With their surreal, catchy and uplifting songs, outrageous stage presence and improbable merchandise (items include the possibly unique 3D cinematic band flickbook kit), Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers are rapidly becoming the band everyone has to see.

Their video and single-with-accompanying-sheet-music The Seaweed Under the Sofa has acquired something of a cult following, they’ve been introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC6 Music and summer dates included the Croissant Neuf Summer Party and Solfest.

Chumbawamba

Other venues this year are The Methodist Hall, The Courthouse, Otley Rugby Club and Cricket Club, and lots of pub sessions. There’s something for everyone – there’s a great weekend in store for all!.

For a full programme, visit www.otleyfolkfestival.com. Tickets (day tickets and weekend tickets from £50) available from the website or by post from Otley Folk Festival, PO Box 55, Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1XP

ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR WOMEN’S AID Despite having ended his ‘Cool Acoustic’ nights some seven months ago, Richard Steel, is back with the first of a group of three annual music fundraiser nights.

‘Leeds Women’s Aid #4’ is a seven act event at Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park, on Sat. 24th September, 7 – 11pm, featuring Matt Belmont Band, Anais, The Coopers, Sian Alexandra, Alice Ostapjuk, Steph Stephenson, and Lisa Marie Glover. Funds will go to the national charity Women’s Aid, which helps victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse (www. womensaid.org.uk ) Entry £3.50. Donations, however modest, welcome!

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This second offering from the ‘moustache-powered tuba cabaret marvels’ is an eclectic mix from the downright weird to the charmingly domestic. The opening, Beige, is a ragtime homage to the many aspects of a much neglected shade (“it’s the colour of cardigans and coffee creams, Terry Wogan’s dreams and lino”), The Meat in the Sandwich manages to be simultaneously poignant and quite shocking, the single from the album (with an excellent video by Paul Morricone youtu.be/zC4PFpSDG7g), The Seaweed Under the Sofa sings of love lost over the remains of a Chinese takeaway and Harrison Richards is a celebration of a local mind reader – shades of The Beatles’ Dr Robert.

“It’s as much art project as popular beat combo”, says tuba player Sam, “with each of us having free rein to follow our obsessions. Dean’s (lead vocals and ukulele) drawings and collages add a surreal and personal quality to our CD artwork, Bob (piano) revises for his bio-chemistry exams in The Amino Acids Song, Matt (drums) wears a wonderful array of enormous homemade hats and I’m constantly concocting new items for our merchandise suitcase.”

The Greatest Show on Toast hits the virtual shops on September 19th with a pre-launch party at the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 17th September.

MUSICLISTINGS

Toots & The Maytals Fri 2 Sept, O2 Academy, £24. Opportunity to see one of reggae music’s greats, in action.

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Jazz Jams 1st Fri at

HEART Bennett Rd, Headingley. Details: 0113 275 4548. www.heartcentre. org.uk

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Extra Curricular Sat

3 Sept, The Cockpit, £4, from 7pm. Unique journey through funk, soul & huge anthemic choruses featuring multiple horns, decks, samplers, guitar, bass & drums.

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Megafaun Sat 3 Sept

Brudenell Social Club, £6.50, from 8pm. North Carolina trio writes loping, harmony-laden folk-rock, with just the right level of weirdo mysticism. ..................................................

Drighlington Brass Band Sun 4 Sept, Hors-

forth Hall Park, 2:30pm

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Wooden Shjips Mon

5 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £9 from 8pm. Epic San Francisco quartet take in array of retro sounds, from experimental psychedelia, Krautrock & garage to spaced out drone rock.

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Jimmy Cliff Tues 6 Sept, O2 Academy, £25, from 7pm. He continues to enjoy a successful career & boasts two of the biggest worldwide reggae hits; ‘Wonderful World, Beautiful People’ & ‘You Can Get It..................................................

If You Really Want’.

Duke Special Tues 6

Sept Brudenell Social Club, £12, from 7pm. Singer/ songwriter from Belfast with unique live show.

Beautiful romantic songs, drawing on a bygone age whilst resonating in the present. ..................................................

Late Night Colour Wed 7 Sept, Sandinista, free, from 9:30pm. With Belle Vue, Pilla and Martin Plock

Jolie Holland Thurs 8 Sept 7.45pm Howard Assembly Room. £12. Country blues & folk from San Franciscan singer.

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Sing Live, Yorkshire Wind Orchestra Sun11

Sept, The Royal Armouries, £12, from 3pm. A performance of The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins by a massed choir comprising vocalists from around the British Isles.

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Kaiser Chiefs + The Cribs + Frankie & The Heartstrings + Spector

Sun 11 Sept, Kirkstall Abbey, £16.25 - £32.50.

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All Things Bright and Beautiful World Tour: Owl City Mon 12 Sept, O2 Academy,£16.50, from 7pm. Adam Young makes electronic & melodically infectious music of simple & singular beauty.

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Scott Matthews Tues

13th Sept, Brudenell Social Club, 12.50, from 7:30pm.

Now more focused towards folk & blue, Scott’s music is often likened to that of singer/ songwriter Jeff Buckley. ..................................................

The War on Drugs Wed

14 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £6, from 8pm. Lovely, ambient folk-rock with a retro slant & dreamlike quality, not far from acts like Dead Meadow, Band of Horses or Black Mountain.

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The Unthanks Thurs

15 Sept, Leeds Town Hall, £15.50, from 7pm. Rachel & Becky’s folk-club singing is set against otherwordly musical pictures, arranged by a band with influences ranging from Steve Reich to Portishead.

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Grain Division Sat 17

Sept, Carp Diem, free, 8pm. With Penguin, British Racing Green & The Frugal ..................................................

The Bluetones: The Farewell Tour Sat 17

Sept, O2 Academy, £16.

Indie legends perform a career spanning Greatest Hits/Best of... set of songs.

Laikin Sat 17 Sept, 7.30pm in Shire Oak Room at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Electric folk, rock & jazz. 0113 275 4548

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Peggy Sue + Ellen & The Escapades Sun

18 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £5.50, from 7:30pm.

1920’s rhythms, haunting vocals & gently twisting melodies, plus alternative folk-pop five-piece from Leeds. ..................................................

Clifton & Lightcliffe Band Mon 19 Sept, Hors-

forth Hall Park, free, from 2:30pm

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Counterparts Tues 20

Sept, The Well, £6, from 7pm. A great tribute to Rush.

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The Wonder Years + Valenica + Such Gold

Tues 20 Sept, The Cockpit, £10, from 7pm. Catchy, raw & driving pop punk with intelligent lyrics ..................................................

Esmerine, Tues 20 Sept,

Brudenell Social Club, £6.50, from 7:30pm.

Canadian experimental instrumental consists mainly of percussion, cello & marimba ..................................................

Richmond Fontaine + Laura Gibson Wed 21

Wardrobe, free, 9pm – 2am.

Leeds’ biggest funky soul party The Good Foot!

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Dirty Velvet + DJ Paul Dunphy Sat 24 Sept, The

Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £12, from 8pm. Strong story-based songs with a powerful blend of rock, country, punk & folk. LG is steeped folk music & inspired by the expressionism of classic jazz vocalists. ..................................................

Elkie Brooks Thurs 22

Sept, City Varieties Music Hall one of the most successful UK singers she has a legion of fans worldwide.

Details: 08456 441881

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Pete & The Pirates Fri 23 Sept, The Cockpit, £8, from 7pm. Post punk pop, with spidery guitars & hypnotic refrains.

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The Pretty Things Fri 23 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £13.50, from 8pm. 1960s psychedelic stalwarts.

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The Smyths Sat 24 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £10, from 8pm. Outstanding tribute to The Smiths, capturing the band at their best. ..................................................

Leeds Women’s Aid #4

Sat 24 Sept, 7 – 11pm at Royal Park Cellars, LS6. Four hour music fundraiser for domestic violence charity Matt Belmont Band, Anais, The Coopers, Sian Alexandra, Alice Ostapjuk, Steph Stephenson, Lisa Marie Glover. £3.50 www.womensaid.org.uk

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Brian Houston Sun 25 Sept, 7pm at All Hallows Church, Hyde Park. Tickets £7 in advance from 0843 289 3333 or £9 on door. ..................................................

Rise To Remain Mon 26 Sept, The Cockpit, £8, from 7pm. London-based metal band & Kerrang! favourites. ..................................................

Josh T Pearson Mon 26 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £10, from 8pm. Josh is armed with a collection of astonishing new acoustic material. ..................................................

Danny & The Champions Of The World Tues 27

Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £8, from 7pm. Blend of folk, pop & rock with sitars, dulcimers, flutes & trumpets ..................................................

Sarah Lee Guthrie + Johnny Irion + Martin Sexton Wed 28 Sept,

Brudenell Social Club, £12, from 7:30pm. Granddaughter of Woody Guthrie, makes great music along with husband Johnny Irion.

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Roots: The Shuffle Monsters Fri 30 Sept. 8pm at

New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. A great night is guaranteed! ..................................................

Tribute to Keith Jarrett Sat 1 Oct, 8pm in Shire

Oak Room, HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Sam Leak & friends. £8. Details: 0113 275 4548, www.heartcentre. org.uk

HEALTH & FITNESS

THRILLING TRIATHLON WIN FROM BROWNLEE BROTHERS I don’t know if you were watching the London Triathlon on 7th August, but it was a thrilling affair – especially as you had to have been cheering on local Bramhope boys Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee.

What a race! Alistair (23), who was already having a brilliant 2011 season, stepped it up another level and used a gutsy bike breakaway to claim his 10th Dextro Energy Triathlon Series win in the 2012 Olympic Games preview. He did this in 1 hour, 50 minutes and 9 seconds, beating silver medallist Alexander Brukhankov (Russia) by 25 seconds.

Then, brother Jonathan (19) put in the day’s fastest run split to claim bronze.

Having watched Jonathan back in the pack of cyclists as Alistair broke away with Brukhankov, James Elvery (New Zealand), and Ivan Rana (Spain), the thought did cross my mind that he’d never be able to make the podium – how wrong was I! Off his bike Alistair hammered out a 10km run of 29 minutes, 50 seconds that included high-fiving fans lining the home straight and a walk over the finish line.

“It was great, I couldn’t have asked for more”, he said. “I couldn’t quite believe it to be honest. I knew that we were in danger of being attacked on the bike and I think me getting away served its purpose better than anything.”

Photo: British Triathlon

Javier Gomez and Jonathan Brownlee pulled away on the third lap of the run.

It didn’t take long for Jonathan to drop Gomez and run onto his third Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series podium this year.

“I took off on the run and it’s me and Javier”, said Jonathan. “We were attacking each other constantly and after the third lap I was knackered!

I could quite happily have finished then, and then the gap went on for five seconds and I thought, come on come on Javier, please, please give up

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just let me have this one. I didn’t know I had got it until a couple of minutes to go and I thought, it’s over, but it was a real hard race. I gave it everything.”

Of course this outcome means that both brothers have qualified for the Olympics. Fantastic!

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JOIN JULIE FOR LEEDS MIDNIGHT WALK Julie Pallister, a community palliative care nurse at Wheatfields Hospice is calling all ladies to join her for the 10k, ladies only, Leeds Midnight Walk 2011 on 24th September at Temple Newsam.

Julie is one of ten community nurses at the hospice who care for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Her team works in the community, providing expert palliative care, advice and support to patients in their own homes.

“I love my job”, said Julie. “Our aim is to improve the patient’s quality of life, whilst allowing them to remain as independent as possible.”

The Leeds Midnight Walk is one of the biggest fundraisers for the hospice, which needs to raise over £1.5million each year. This year’s Walk hopes to raise over £30,000 which could fund a nurse in the community for about six months.

Entry for the Leeds Midnight Walk is £15 and all participants must pre-register at www.sueryder.org/midnightwalk or contact 0113 203 3338 to take part. Participants will enjoy a fun warm up before the countdown to midnight. At the finish walkers will receive special Midnight Walk goodies, a t-shirt, medal and well earned breakfast.

HEALTH & FITNESS

ST. GEMMA’S APPEALS FOR GREAT NORTH RUNNERS St. Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people who have a place in this year’s Great North Run and would like to support a local charity. Last year, the St. Gemma’s team of runners raised over £43,000! It would be great if they could top that figure this year!

If you have your own place in the race, there would be no set minimum for your sponsorship – every little counts! St. Gemma’s will have a tent in the charity village to provide sports massages, hot & cold drinks and snacks after the race.

“We were so thrilled with the amount our runners raised last year”, said Hayley Avron from St Gemma’s. “We’re looking forward to greeting our runners at the finish line once more – their efforts are greatly appreciated.”

St Gemma’s Hospice, based in Moortown, provides specialist medical and nursing care for people with life threatening illnesses, and support for their families. The care provided is free of charge so St Gemma’s relies on donations and local fundraising initiatives.

HEADINGLEY CRICKET CLUB ON A WINNING STREAK Headingley Cricket Club is enjoying another successful season. Following on from winning three trophies last season, it’s just possible that that incredible feat could be matched!

Headingley is currently sitting proudly at the top of the league. Unbeaten in league cricket since September 2009, they have qualified for the final of the Joe Dews Cup, which they hope to retain after their dramatic 2010 victory. They will also be defending their Copmanthorpe Eight Aside title won last year.

Headingley has been going from strength to strength for a few season’s now and hopes to introduce a second team next season – a remarkable feat if it happens, as it will only be the club’s fourth season of league cricket and it was teetering on the brink of folding just seven seasons ago.

Any league cricketers interested in joining this friendly, ambitious club for the 2012 season please contact Mark Stelfox on markastelfox@gmail.com

For a fundraising pack contact Hayley on 0113 218 5570 or hayleya@st-gemma.co.uk

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FEEL GOOD, LOOK GREAT!

The Seven Arches Wellbeing Centre – supporting Martin House, pioneering for basic human needs.

Workshops – One day, engage and understand Metaphysics of cause and effect of conditions and diseases. (H.E.F.). Human energy field or auric field. Learn to channel your life force, prana, chi, know your chakra system and subtle bodies and how it relates and works interdependently with the seven major systems in the physical body. Learn the Bach Flower Remedies and how to choose your own. Meet likeminded people and feel inspired.

Your local Natural Health Centre, now open for complementary treatments on beautiful Adel Wood, accessed by Long Causeway on the Meanwood Valley Trail.

We recognize as the pace of daily life increases so do our stress levels, leading us to realize our health is our best investment. At the Seven Arches we offer excellence in client care, including an after care service to ensure peace of mind between treatments.

Choose from: Aromatherapy – brought from Shirley Price, one of the finest colleges in Europe. After consultation have your oils administered to wellbeing music or natural birdsong while your lymphatic system is cleaned to de-tox and destress.

Indian Head Massage – brought from Kerala, South India.

Sit down, close your eyes, breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out – and drift away. A must for office workers and the teaching profession.

Other treatments available, including Thai Massage, brought to you from the Traditional Medicine Hospital North Thailand, and Hypnotherapy for relaxation, from the Proudfoot School of Hypnosis and Psycotherapy.

Linda Ellen Russell – Health & Healing Excellence Qualified, Insured and World Travelled Telephone 0772 534 6278, email: lindarussell90@ yahoo.com

Healing – one to one faith healing (or Reiki if preferred).

Thirty years experience brought from the Ministry of Enlightenment, London.

SEVEN ARCHES Adel Wood Psychologist Dr Claire Welsh offers a Stress Management service: - One to one sessions on coping skills and relaxation - Group training on stress and resilience - Rehabilitation programmes following absence from work - Stress risk assessments

Tel: 0113 294 6838 Email: claire@equilibriumconsulting.co.uk Web: www.equilibriumconsulting.co.uk

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HEADINGLEY SCHOOL CHILDREN VISIT NEW MEDICAL CENTRE The new Medical Centre at St Michael’s Court, which opens this month, will house both the Burton Croft and Holly Bank Surgeries, and will have full disabled access, ample on-site car parking and a pharmacy.

The GMI project team recently provided pupils from Spring Bank Primary School and Headingley Preschool with real insight into a ‘live’ construction site. The children were given a health and safety briefing and provided with the appropriate high visibility vests and safety helmets before being carefully escorted around the four storey building. Several activities, including a word search, safety wall quiz and a site plan to colour in, were also provided.

OPEN DAY AT SKELTON GRANGE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE Skelton Grange is hosting its annual open day on Saturday 10th September, 11am – 4pm, offering a rare opportunity to visit the environment centre and wildlife areas and find out about what they do and who they are. You can also get involved in some of the fantastic attractions available.

Learn about bees, their recent plight and how you can help; try your hand at growing your own fruits and vegetables; have a go at pond dipping; weave a willow arrangement; make your own felt design. And, there’s much more, including a circus skill workshop, paper-making, stories, and scrumptious cake.

Admission £1 adults, children free.

Full details including directions can be found on the at www. skeltongrange.org.uk

To ensure their involvement in the project continues the children are creating artwork that will be displayed in the finished building.

Children’s Corner Nurseries have several high quality nurseries across Leeds with two located in North Leeds, one on the site of Moorlands school, and one in the centre of Headingley.

All are private nurseries, some on the school sites and all offer nursery care and pre-school education by experienced qualified staff for children aged between 3 months and in some cases up to 11 years. We work on smaller than required staff ratios to ensure individual attention and baby sign is used in all nurseries. A full programme is planned by our qualified teachers and staff and we offer 15 hours per week free pre-school education for children aged 3+ during term time.

But most of all we provide a safe and fun place to be.

en’s Corn r d l i Ch Nurseries er We currently have places available for children aged 3 months to 5 years at our small friendly private nursery on the beautiful woodland site of Moorlands School, conveniently located off the Ring Road at Weetwood.

Free 15 hours per week for children aged 3 plus

We also offer wrap around care for pre prep pupils at Moorlands school.

Don’t take it from us – here’s what some of our parents at Moorlands and Headingley have to say: ‘G’s progress has without doubt been accelerated by the wonderful work done by Fran and her team. Her cognitive skills have improved through a structured programme and above all love, laughter, care and devotion. ‘ ‘We have been so happy with the care M has received since starting nursery. It is obvious M loves her time with you all and she is always excited when we arrive. Thank you so much for the excellent work you do, it gives us piece of mind to know she is in safe hands.’

If you want to know more contact us on the relevant numbers on our website or call 0113 2033196.

Ring Hayley on 0113 2033196 for further information or to arrange a visit.

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BUT THEY NEED YOUR HELP TO GET THROUGH TO THE NEXT STAGE! To get through to the next stage Weetwood Primary needs your help. They need to gather as much support as possible from the local community and would like to encourage everyone to register as supporters of their project as soon as possible. If you’ve already done so, please encourage others to do the same. And, remember to vote for them if THE SCHOOL SENDS A HUGE ‘THANK they get through to the public YOU’ TO ALL THOSE WHO REGISTERED vote stage in the autumn.

Weetwood Primary School has made it through to the second stage of the energyshare launch fund, coming 17th out of over 1,000 communities nationwide that registered on energyshare.com.

THANK YOU!

The school applied for the fund to help install solar panels on its south-facing roof and to fit energy efficient strip lights in all its classrooms.

For several years the school THEIR SUPPORT TO HELP THEM GET To register, visit the school’s has been striving to become THIS FAR. energyshare profile at more sustainable and to educate and involve children, staff, parents and governors in all their actions. Last year www.energyshare.com/weetwood-primary-school/support the measures already taken by the school as part of the 10:10 campaign resulted in a reduction in fuel costs by and register by clicking on ‘sign up’ in the ‘log in’ box. over £5,000. Weetwood is now an ‘ambassador’ school, Once you receive your welcome email, click on the link as sharing its experience with children and staff of other local instructed to confirm your registration. schools hoping to become more sustainable.

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Come along & let the kids play while you have enjoy coffee & a chat. Everybody welcome. £1.50 per family. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Harrogate Rd, Moortown

Spanish Playgroup Do you speak fluent Spanish? Do you have children under 5? Join us Thurs, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. LS6. Details: 07952 901 770

Battlefront Leeds Fri 7 – 8.30pm at The Grove, New St. Horsforth. Beginners – advanced welcome. £3. All staff CRB checked. Pokemon Trading Card Game & Pokemon Wifi Battles Yu-Gi-Oh! Exclusive pre-release events.

Exclusive promo cards given out every week. Details: mark. hirst3@ntlworld.com, 07877 120145

Stainbeck Community Hall, 162 Stainbeck Lane, LS7 – New class for 6 – 18 year olds. Training in singing & dance with annual concerts. Fun class that includes everyone & inspires confidence. Starts 5.30pm, 12 Sept. Details: neil@STAGEITLAB.co.uk .

Brownies (For girls aged 7-10). Hawksworth Wood – Tues; Kirkstall & Far Headingley – Wed; Headingley – Thurs; Burley – Fri. A fantastic place to make new friends, have new experiences & build self-esteem. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com COMMANDO KIDZ Thrills galore at the Royal Armouries.

Inflatable assault course, climbing towers, Magnetic climbing wall, Aerial assault course. Daily until 4 Sept, 10am - 4pm (except during Horses in Action Show) £7.50 (60-minute session) Age: 7+

Wrangthorn Baby & Toddler Group Parent run group Tues 1 – 2.30pm & Thurs 10 – 11.30am, at Wrangthorn Church Hall, Hyde Pk Tce. £1. Refreshments & lots of toys & craft activities.

St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 Kidz Club 3rd Sunday. Tues - Cubs meet at 6.30pm; Thurs - Rainbows at 5.30pm; Brownies at 6.30pm (term time). New members welcome.

Football, North East Leeds U14s (Year 9 this Sept) looking for 1 or 2 players for the new season. Games & training at Scott Hall. Details: Mark 07970 863483 bramfitt_m@ yahoo.co.uk Guides For girls aged 10-14 who want to share new experiences with new friends. Spend 1 evening a week being creative, choosing what you want to do & building your self confidence in an all girl environment. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com Junior Rugby. Moortown Rugby Union Club, a brilliant club for youth development with squads from U7s up to adult open-age rugby, is recruiting for their Under 7s & 8s squads (current Year 3 classes). The teams train & play against other local clubs Sundays 10:30am. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701 or 274 94014. www.moortownrugby.co.uk MultiMonkeys 10.30am – 12 noon last Wed of month.

Monthly stay & play session for parents & preschool multiple births children. Join them at Kirkstall Abbey for messy creative fun with natural art materials. Wear suitable messy clothing! No booking necessary. All materials provided. Free. Details: 230 5492 New Bike Club, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Every fortnight. Qualified coach. For 8 – 12 year olds. Bring your own bike. Free. Details & to book: Ian 0771 649 7300, ian-thewlis@get2cycle.co.uk Rainbows (For girls aged 5-7). Kirkstall – Wed; Headingley - Thurs. Local Rainbow groups are having loads of fun with their motto Live, Laugh, Love & Learn. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail.com

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For more information please contact the governor support service on: 0113 247 5560, email: education.governors@leeds.go.uk or visit: www.leeds.gov.uk Leeds City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our governors to share this commitment.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Abbey Runners Tues, 7.45pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, for local run & Thurs, 7.20pm, Leeds Met Beckett Park campus for coached track sessions. All standards of runner welcome. Details: www.abbeyrunners.co.uk Aerobics/Body Conditioning Classes Thurs, 8.15pm& Sat 8am at Meanwood Parochial Hall. All ages & abilities welcome. £3 per session. Details: meanwoodaerobics@ yahoo.com/ 07970 713372 After Eights Badminton Club Mon 8.30 – 9.30pm, Holt Park Sports Centre.

New members welcome.

Turn up & try our friendly club – free. Pay by term.

Details: Helen, 0113 305 3327 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.

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles.

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

Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Mon & Weds (term time), 7 – 9pm, Sports Hall at Lawnswood School. Parents, children (accompanied) & members of the wider community welcome. Details: Tony Magee 267 3728, baylis365@btinternet.com.

Football, North East Leeds U14s (year 9 this Sept) looking for 1 or 2 players for the new season.

Games & training at Scott Hall. Details Mark 07970 863483 bramfitt_m@ yahoo.co.uk 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. (near the Skyrack). 2nd & 4th Tues of month (Sept to June).

Live band! No partner or experience required.

Newcomers welcome.

Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra.freeuk. com Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church (School Room), 7.30 – 9.30pm.

Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926 Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74.

Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha.org.uk

FREE FOR charities, churches, social clubs & non-profit community groups

Lindy Fridays Friday night Lindy Hop classes for complete beginners onwards at The Carriageworks, Millennium Sq. No partner required, Beginners class 7pm (Level 2 Room1) £5. Details: www.lindyfridays.com

Tuesday Dance Night 7.30pm at Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens LS17. £3. Do you want to make new friends? Join them for a great night of fun, music & dancing.

Details: Paul 07724 460317, pauldjdom@ btinternet.com or 268 5039 (club)

Lindy Hop Dance Mon, Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm.

No partner needed.

Swing music. £5/£4.

Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www. swingjiveleeds.com

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

Meanwod Park Bowling Club welcome new players to play competitively or just for pleasure. Details: Margaret Butterworth 274 7076.

Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club Mon & Wed 5.45pm, Fri 7pm, Meanwood Workingmen’s Club, Stonegate Rd. Beginners welcome. Details: 07914 506691 Phoenix Folk Dancers English Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind the Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 – 10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary.

Details: 2611902 Sailing Crew of Six Wanted for competitive sailing on east coast. Purpose built sports sailing boat, safe & stable in all weathers.

Racing most Sun, Feb – Oct 2012. Transport available from Leeds. No experience necessary.

All ages welcome.

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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 Weetwood Walking Group Walk to a healthier life!

Lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, control weight, improve flexibility, reduce risk of heart disease & stroke.

Details: Rachel Hepton 07528 252412, rachel. hepton@wysport.co.uk ARTS & CRAFTS Celebrate Arts & Craft Fair Sat 10 Sept, 10am – 4pm in Shire Oak Hall, HEART, Bennett Rd. Mixture of arts & crafts stalls, refreshments. Details: Hayley 07816 588 102.

Chinese Brush Painters’ Society Sat 24 Sept 10am - 4pm: Painting workshop - Free & Easy & How to mount your paintings with Vanessa Cooper. Poolin-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks.co.uk

Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436 kaybeehall@ talktalk.net Flower Arranging Classes Wed 7 – 9pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley, LS17.

Beginners & experienced arrangers welcome! Next course begins 21 Sept 2011. Details: Judy Watker 07538 132053, 261 2379, watkers@btinternet. com.

Headingley Flower Club Fri 2 Sep, 7 30pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, LS16.

Come along & watch a demo entitled ‘Change of Season’ by popular demonstrator Jan Faulkner.

New members welcome at reduced membership rate.

Wednesday’s Headingley Community Art Group now meets at HEART, Bennett Rd, 10am – 12.30pm. Old & new members welcome.

We share our creative abilities. Call in on the day – be surprised! Details: Michael 07923 106084 Yorkshire Flower Club meets monthly, Wed 1.45pm at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Duchy Rd. Harrogate HG1. 21 Sept: Demonstration by Melanie Garbutt. Details: 01943 863172 COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Coffee Morning with toasted tea cakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church. Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane.

9am – 12.30pm.

Headingley Table Top Sale Sun 25 Sep 1-5pm at The Green, Brookfield Rd (off Monkbridge Rd) Headingley. Homemade produce, hot food, crafts, bric-a-brac, collectables, handmade flowers, toys. Organised by local community. Stool donations to Wheatfields Hospice. Details: Andy 07732 362 299 Hyde Park Community Shop Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 1 – 4pm at Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd. LS 3.

Ladies, men’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, brica-brac & more. 90% of things cost just £1.

Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat each month, 9am – 12.30pm at the Oakwood Clock.

Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market Last Sat of month (30 July, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 29 Oct & 26 Nov), 12noon – 3pm, featuring good quality food, plants & goods from local producers & suppliers.

Details: 0113 230 5492, Kirkstall.abbey@leeds. gov.uk Leeds Feline Friends Auction Sat 24 Sept at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth. Viewing 10am, Auction 11am. Numerous bargains!

Oddfellows Coffee Morning Fri 9 Sept, 10am at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Plant stall, bric-a-brac,,tombola & homemade produce.

Entry £1. In aid of ‘Help for Heroes’. Details & to donate goods: Tracey 242 4003.

Saturday Coffee Morning 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees, juice & lots of chat every Saturday. Everyone welcome.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events. Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk/ Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30-9pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.org.uk Book Club Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley, 1st Thurs 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 British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds Association) meets monthly, usually at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Next meeting Sat 24 Sept at 10.30am.

Details: The Secretary 262 4131 or leedsawg@ ntlworld.com Friends of University Art & Music (Leeds) helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds. Membership open to all & regular activities arranged. Details: 343 2584 or www.leeds. ac.uk/fuam Four Seasons Needle Workers meets fortnightly (March 7, 21), 1.30 – 3pm, Four Seasons Cafe, Mark Lane (behind St John’s Church, Briggate) to knit & crochet items for charity. All welcome. Lessons given.

Friendly people. Details: 0113 262 0250

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

on autumn planting. 4 Oct: Illustrated talk on Winter Flowers by Maxine Nelson. Free to members.

Membership £10 single, £15 couple. Details: Pat 0113 225 0030 www. leedshs.org.uk.

Leeds Anglo German Club, Mon 5 Sept, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Dr James Bowman will speak about his book: The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England. In German & English. Details: 0113 268 7697

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Tues 20 Sept at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495

Leeds Bridge Club, Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate Rd. LS17. Beginners: Mon 2 - 4.15pm, Fri 7 - 9.15pm.

Improvers: Fri 10am 12.15pm. Details: www. leedsbridgeclub.com 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 Caledonians Autumn programme in preparation.

First Club Evening Wed 5 Oct at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 267 0424 Leeds Combined Arts, Wed 21 Sept, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley.

Rose Drew hosts poetry evening on the theme of ‘Observations’. Her poems have an air of observation, examining death, life, mistakes, passion, anger & joy. Bring observations to share. Entry £1.50.

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 meets 1st Tues of month, 8pm at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Tues 6 Sept: ‘Mini-Show’ judged by Joe Maiden & Gordon Kirby preceded by demo

Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm.

Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall. Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy.

Details: Mike Smith: 293 5991, mikesmith_ ls176sh@yahoo.co.uk Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making.

Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance). Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972 Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer.

Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http// sites.google.com/site/ leedsnaturalistsclub Leeds Oxfam Group – Open evenings 1st Wed of month, 7pm The Civic Hall, Leeds. Invited speakers on a range of global justice issues. Events & activities

also arranged across the city. Next meeting 7 Sept. Everyone welcome.

Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds. org.uk Leeds Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm, St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome.

Details: the Secretary 0113 265 0651 or www. lps1852.co.uk Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm at the New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley.

New members & helpers welcome. Help the needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack Leeds U3A is a vibrant organisation for anyone not in full time occupation.

Over 25 interest groups & regular fortnightly meetings. Details: Bill 07552 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk Leeds University Old Students’ Association welcomes all former students of the University.

Regular activities & events.

Details: The Secretary 261 4564 or gmroche@ btinternet.com Leeds Women’s Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316 Leeds RSPB Group meets 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, on Wed 21 Sept for an illustrated talk by Peter Dunn on ‘Bird Ringing on the East Yorkshire Coast’. All welcome.

Details: rspbleeds@ googlemail.com

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The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068 Mark & Spencer’s Sunday Roast - New North Leeds LGB professional social networking Sunday afternoon events.

Make your weekends more interesting, meet Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Meanwood & Roundhay based gay & lesbian professionals. Details: mandssundayroast@gmail. com.

Meanwood Mens Society: Opening meeting for new season: Mon 19 Sept, Team Bingo Quiz, 8pm, Meanwood Institute.

Details: Mark 2747611 or Colin 2746316.

Mercury Movie Makers Club for camcorder owners. Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. Advice freely available. Regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events.

Details: 0113 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/ brad/mercmove Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness.

Details: MuslimahMums@ yahoo.co.uk,www. muslimahmums.co.uk National Trust Join your 400 strong local association. Autumn programme includes walks at Leathley & Swinsty; visits to Dunham Massey House & Beningbrough Hall.

Oct sees 1st of season’s talks at St. Chad’s Centre.

Membership details: Pam 0113 258 8178.

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 0113 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org

Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show, Sat 24 Sep, Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane.

Show features 125th Anniversary Master Gardeners’ Class along with annual show of local branch of National Vegetable Society.

Schedules/ entry forms from Graham Wheatley on 0113 256 3055. Open to the public 2pm - 4.30pm, free entry.

month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, hharrison578@btinternet. com

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

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

Royal Park Community Consortium holds regular meetings every Tues, 7pm at the Burley Lodge Centre, Burley Lodge Rd. LS6. Meetings are open to anyone who would like to get involved in the project to turn Royal Park School into a community centre. Details: Sue 07796 784018, Paul 07962 255621, www. royalparkschool.org

Wednesday Women Building relationships & supporting fellow women in the community. This recently formed group invites new women to join them for friendship, support, conversation & a varied programme of activities. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 8 – 10pm, Parochial Hall, Meanwood.

Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge.

Good female singers welcome to try us out.

Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers. co.uk.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome.

Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025 www.leedsivc. org.uk The Thoresby Society, Leeds local history society. Meets 1st Tues (Oct – Dec & Feb - Apr), 7.15pm at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane.

Non-members welcome at monthly lectures.

Fascinating library at Claremont, 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2 9NZ, open 10am – 2pm Tues & Thurs. Details: 0113 247 0704, www. thoresby.org.uk Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www. trackrodmotorclub.co.uk The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon of month, starting 12 Sept, 7.45pm at Farsley Library Community Room, Old Rd, Farsley LS28. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills We can also be found on YouTube. Details: Stephanie Hanson 0113 255 0824, hansonstevie@ hotmail.com.

Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley.

Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces.

Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583 MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly mixed voice choir welcomes new singers, experienced or not. No auditions. restart on September 15th and.

Rehearsals restart Sept, Thurs pm at Adel Methodist Church. Details: 228 5932 or 267 1292.

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

Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989 Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club meets Wed, 7.30 – 10.30pm at Guiseley Factory Workers Club, 6 Town St. LS29. Come along & listen to or play the Club’s Roland AT900c organ & Yamaha PSR S900 keyboard. Jon Smith concert Wed 14 Sep 8pm.

Guests welcome. £4.

Details: 0113 226 5671, www.leedssocialclubs. co.uk New Direction exciting new female choir (all ages). Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Will be performing in concerts, competitions & charity events throughout the year. West End musicals, pop & folk songs, & classical pieces. Details: Tracy 07914 833394 Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band 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 Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to

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adult amateur musicians.

All levels, beginners to advanced. All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk Society of Recorder Players 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 Sunday Night Live! New monthly event 1st Sun of month, 7pm at Costa Coffee Headingley, hosted

by City Church Leeds.

Live entertainment with a twist of faith! Enjoy your favourite coffee, live music & real life stories that will warm your heart!

Details: 275 8466, mail@ citychurchleeds.net, www. citychurchleeds.net West Riding Opera, Leeds. New chorus members for concert & opera performances. All voice ranges welcome, no audition. Rehearsals Wed, 7.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@ sky.com Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm at West Park Centre, Spen Lane. Friendly, informal string orchestra made up of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome. Specific beginners group for those especially new to playing.

Details: www.ylss.org SENIORS Carpet Bowls Thurs, 1.45 - 3.45pm at St. Stephens Church, Cranmer Rd, off King Lane, Moortown.

Join us for exercise & fun! £1.50 incl. tea. Details: Sheila 275 7965

Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise.

Transport provided.

Volunteers always welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Luncheon Club Meets 12 noon Tues at Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open to anyone over 60 for food & friendship. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £3.50. Please order in advance. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592 Mena Exercise Classes Chair-Based Exercises: 10 -11am Bentley Court; 11.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Dr; 1.30 – 2.30pm Astura Court. Tai Chi classes Tues 2 – 3pm & Thurs 12 – 1pm at Meanwood Community Centre, £2. Details: MENA 278 5777 OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors living in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership is free for those aged 60 or over. You will receive a quarterly newsheet with information about all activities etc. Details: 369 7077 or infoowls@gmail. com St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & good company for just £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.

SPIRITUAL Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall parish covers Leeds 16, Horsforth & Kirkstall. Churches: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (Parish office: 267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (Parish secretary: 258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane.

Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe M.A.,Ph.D; Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe MSP.www. ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk 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 City Church Leeds Ashwood Centre, 44a Headingley Lane, LS6. Services for all the family Sunday 10.30am. Loft Café open 7.30pm Sunday for informal get together.

Life Groups in homes around the city, student & youth get-togethers at Ashwood during the week. All welcome.

Details: 275 8466 / mail@ citychurchleeds.net / www. citychurchleeds.net FREE ‘drop in’ group meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sunday of month: 6.30-7.30pm).

Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 2757727, leeds@uk.bkwsu.org, www. bkwsu.org/uk/leeds Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church (70 Headingley Lane).

Junior Church Sunday, Back to Church Sunday & Harvest are being celebrated this month. All services start at 10.45am.

Everybody welcome.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun of month 8am

Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome.

Details: www.st-michaelsheadingley.org.uk Holy Trinity Meanwood Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion.

Everyone Welcome. Pl note: both services on 2 Oct will be in the church due to a Harvest Lunch.

Details: 275 7885 or www. holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org.

Leeds Healing Centre Now at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6. Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing.

Fri 11am – 2.30pm.

Healing also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm.

Donations appreciated.

Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Reformed Baptist Church meets for Sunday services at the West Park Centre, Spen Lane (10:30am & 6pm). Many other activities through the week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org.

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Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated.

Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere.com Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly, 2pm in The Schoolroom.

Varied programme, interesting speakers. Warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913.

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: Church Office 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk.

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www.leedsquakers.org.uk Evening Meditation Classes 7.30pm-9.30pm at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Wetherby Road, Oakwood, LS8 2QD & Woodhouse Lane, & Tues 12.30 – 1.30pm. Meditation Morning Sat 3 Sept, 10.30am – 1pm, £10.

Meditation Day Course Sat 24 Sept, 10.30am – 5pm, £25. Food for Thought: guided meditation & three course meal. Fri 30 Sept, 7.30 – 10pm, £12.

Details: 265 8164, info@ meditationinleeds.org, www.meditationinleeds.org South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley. Lively services every Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm.

All welcome.

St Chad’s Parish Church, Far Headingley Parish Communion 9.30am every Sunday in church, & Evensong at 6.30pm

in church. All welcome.

Details: 274 4322, www. stchads.co.uk St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 Sunday Services 8am &10am. Kidz Club 3rd Sunday.

Stainbeck United Reformed Church Stainbeck Rd. Sunday Worship 10.45am.

Family worship with Sunday Club & crèche followed by tea, coffee & conversation.

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.

All Welcome.

St Urban’s Grove Lane Masses Sat 6pm, Sun 8.30 & 10.30am Teachings of the Fourth Way The spitiual way brought by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time. Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, info@ gurdjieff-leeds.com Leeds Gurdjieff Society West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service at 10.30am.

Crèche for young children where they are looked after for part of the service.

Coffee & tea cakes Sat 10.30am.

SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire.

Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets.

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

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

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

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

DREAM (Disability, Recreation, Education & Advisory Meetings) has a new website with details of all their activities for people with disabilities in NW Leeds. Visit www. dreamnwleeds.btck.co.uk Families Need Fathers 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month, Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds.

Support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children, following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179, Ray 07921 728747.

Leeds Coeliac Group.

Gluten-free Fish ‘n’ Chips, 7pm Sat 10 Sept at Westfield Fisheries, 5 New Rd, Yeadon LS19 7NF. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome.

Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need.

Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090

The 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 ‘Roundhay Park’ – A talk

by Alan Pugh hosted by The Oddfellows. Mon 12 Sept, 7.15pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. £2 with light refreshments.

Details & to book: Tracey 242 4003.

Headingley Green Party Works in Leeds NW Constituency for a safer, sustainable world & meets once a month. Welcomes anyone interested in the important issues of our time. Details: 226 1876, info@headingleygreens.org. uk, www.headingleygreens. org.uk, or write to: Headingley Green Party, c/o 21 Hollin Drive, Leeds LS16 5NE. Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from the threat of WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.30-9.30pm.

Newcomers welcome.

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Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 4 Sept: Cynthia Trasi gives a PowerPoint presentation looking at ‘Hexagrams & Interlaced Triangles’ & some of their symbolism.

Sun 9 Oct: Ted Capstick on Quantum Entanglement – an exploration of modern scientific thought & Theosophical principles.

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Non-members welcome at our monthly lectures at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, 7.15, first Tues, Oct to Dec, Feb to April. Fascinating library at Claremont, 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2 9NZ, open 10.00 – 2.00 Tues & Thurs. Details 0113 247 0704, or www.thoresby. org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 10 Sept, 2pm at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds, lecture entitled ‘Modern Yorkshire History Makers’

by John Hargreaves. Free drop in sessions Tues 2 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J. Butler 0113-263 9540 MISC/ Events Bird Walk at Rodley Nature Reserve Sun 25 Sept, 10.30am from Visitor Centre with experienced ‘birder’ Peter Colley. A stroll around the Reserve to observe the many interesting species in residence at this time of year. Details: 0113 204 0441, info@ rodleynaturereserve.org Come Join Us! Enthusiastic, friendly people needed to volunteer in Leeds Children’s Hospital fundraising Department, based at LGI. Details: Stephanie Burland 0113 392 5140, volunteer@leedsth. nhs.uk for volunteer 58 September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

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Led by a sympathetic & knowledgeable tutor, they all help each other & share some laughs along the way. Details: Jeanne Jackson 01937 572204, jeannejackson@tesco.net Celebrate Arts & Craft Fair Sat 10 Sept, 10am – 4pm in Shire Oak Hall, HEART, Bennett Rd. Mixture of arts & crafts stalls, refreshments. Details: Hayley 07816 588 102.

Headingley & Hyde Park Against the Cuts Public Meeting Mon 12 Sept, 7 – 9pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Fighting the cuts in Headingley. Meetings every 2nd Wed at the Skyrack pub 6 – 7pm, re anti-academy campaign & to raise awareness of potential academies in our area. Speakers from the Anti-Academy Alliance & NUT. All concerned people welcome.

Heritage Day at Meanwood Holy Trinity Sat 10 Sept Church open 10am – 4pm.

Take a moment to admire the stained glass windows & tour the ringing chamber.

Coffee & cakes served. See www.heritageopendays. org.uk Hollin Lane Allotments Association Annual Show, Sun 4 Sept on the bridle path between Hollin Lane & the Highburys. Judging 1pm by Joe Maiden (Radio Leeds’ Gardening Guru).

Refreshments, plant sale, veg, auction & (hopefully!) barbecue. All welcome!

Honey Bee Swarms will be collected, free of charge, (if accessible). Details: Terri Beddows 268 8231, 0796 451 7608.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16.

Visitors welcome 10.30am – 2.45pm. Free admission.

Groom a pony sessions Sat 10.30 – 11.30am. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures.org Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 1215 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564 Model Railway Exhibition Sat 17 / Sun 18 Sept, 10am - 5pm at Baildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Shiple. High quality show for families & modellers alike. New & second hand models for sale. ‘Thomas’ style layout for youngsters. Admission: Adults £5/ child £2.40/ Family £11. Free parking.

Details:www.shipleymrs. co.uk Paxton Horticultural Society Rooms for hire at competitive rates at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, LS5.

Details: Doreen Sergent 266 5237.

Roundhay Park Geology Trail 2nd Sat alternate months. Led by a geologist & starting from the Mansion Visitor Centre at 1.30pm. No geological knowledge necessary.

Please wear suitable footwear. Trail leaflets on sale at visitor centre & Lakeside Restaurant.

Details: Bill Fraser 260 8764 St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge? Why not join our leadership team – No prior knot tying experience required! gsl@ stchadsscouts.org.uk.

Second Hand Furniture at Safe Haven at Willow Green, Parkside, Horsforth, LS18. Registered Charity.

Open: Mon-Fri 9.15am – 4pm; Sat 10am – 2pm.

Sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, etc. For Sales/collection of furniture contact 07910 545 569 Small delivery charge.

Transition Meanwood ‘Green Drinks’ 3rd Wed every month 8pm, East of Arcadia. All welcome meet to chat about green issues & develop ideas to reduce Meanwood’s carbon footprint. Details: www.transition-city-leeds. wikispaces.com & enter Meanwood.

Volunteering Opportunities at Caring Together Looking for something rewarding & fun? Why not volunteer with us? We support older people in Woodhouse & Little London, offering practical as well as emotional support. We also run various exercise, educational & social activities. Details: Lisa Hutton 243 0298, caring. together@dial.pipex.com Volunteer Collectors Wanted! St Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people to help with collections in local supermarkets. Wide range of dates & times to choose from. The hospice earns over £40,000 a year from store collections and boxes in the community. Details: Jenny 218 5565, www. st-gemma.co.uk Large Room for Hire West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane, LS16. Weekdays & some evenings. Details: 278 5373.

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Aerials & Satellites 10 Digi-tel

62 Sean Danes 63 Robert Burns

Hotel 26 Haley’s

Psychic 61 Melissa

Appliances 10 ASD

Dentist 42 Burley Dental Suite

Removals 61 Man with a Van

Art Supplies 35 Dinsdales

Electrician 31 David Gunby 31 REC Electrical 40 RJB Electric Ltd 61 Wireworks Electrical 62 57 Electrical

Jewellers 53 Queensbury Jewellers

Bathrooms 13 Coral Bathrooms 60 MB Maintenance Builders 26 JMC Builders Cafe 25 HEART Cafe Care Services 11 Bluebird Care 60 Assisted Living Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners 40 Clean Care Charity Walk 41 Leeds Midnight Walk Children’s Nursery 45 Children’s Corner Christmas Parties 05 The Village Cinema 37 Cottage Road Cinema Complementary Therapies 43 Equilibrium 43 Advanced Wellness 43 Eyes Wide Open 43 Seven Arches Courses 48 Swarthmore Education Centre Decorators 60 Lewis Loftus 61 Russ Gaunt

Estate Agent 21 Castlehill Farmers’ Market 28 Headingley Farmers’ Market

Joinery 61 Michael Hock 63 Graham Bell Kitchens 21 Caldaire Kitchens Laundry & Dry Cleaning 59 West Park Laundry

Retirement Living 65 Headingley Hall Roofers 14 R&D Sheridan 60 VJR Roofing 61 Halls Roofing & Builders School Governors 47 Leeds City Council

Lions Club 46 Leeds Skyrack Lions

Solicitors 46 Hallam Solicitors

Fitness 43 City Slickers 43 Jan Coates Yoga

Locksmiths & Security 33 The Lockdoc 36 Andy’s Locksmith

Stairlifts 15 Unicorn Stairlifts

Garages 02 Grove Lane Garage 46 ES Motors 57 Alba Tyres 67 Motor Marque

Make a Will 49 St Gemma’s Hospice

Gardeners 18 Barrow’s Garden Services 19 Brook Landscapes 19 John Tasker 63 T. O’Brien

Oven Cleaning 15 Ovenu

Gas Engineer 14 Trust Gas

Plasterers 51 John Rodriguez 63 S. Nicholls

Gates & Railings 62 MW Fabrications Gifts 23 Tableau Hair Dresser 23 Mutu Handyman 31 Handyman to Hire 61 Mr Fix-It

Office Space 29 Airedale House

Paving & Driveways 18 C & S 68 Resin Driveways

Plumbers 31 John the Plumber 60 Bell Property Services 63 Norton Plumbing 63 Plumbing Services Printer 33 Leodis Print

Taxis 07 Ace Cars 64 Premier Private Hire TEFL 59 DACT TEFL Tiler 62 Graeme A. Mayhall Tree Services 17 Bartlett Tree Experts Upholstery 62 Abbey Upholstery Windows & Conservatories 03 Rainbow 13 Tate Windows Ltd Window Cleaner 62 TF Window cleaning

Printer Cartridges 27 Cartridge World

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