North Leeds Life Magazine. September 2015 edition. LS6 LS16 LS18

NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

It’s Our 10th Headingley Anniversary! Festival of Ideas

Back to School

0%

FINANCE AVAILABLE

04 | SEP | CONTENTS

NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

It’s Our 10th Headingley Anniversary! Festival of Ideas

Back to School

Phoenix Dance Theatre Photo: Brian Slater

14

DEAR READERS,

As we chalk up our tenth year of publishing, let’s not talk about the Summer! Let’s look forward to all the exciting things we’ll be doing this Autumn and Winter!

As usual we are amazed at the huge array of things to do and events to get involved with in September. First of all we take a quick look at further education, as so many people love to try something new at this time of year; and we highlight some of the excellent schools around Leeds in the Younger Life section.

There are exciting dance programmes lined up; exhibitions, concerts, talks, films and so much more. Heritage Open

Days are here again, with free entry into all kinds venues and interesting activities. Headingley is about to hold its second Festival of Ideas; the Art & Antiques Fair returns to Harewood House; Simon on the Streets is holding a Busking Competition; and Halifax is holding its first Comedy Festival.

The deadline for the October edition is 1st September for editorial and notices and 9th September for advertising (1st & 9th Oct for November edition.)

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

0 8 32 2 2 5 0

Continuing the Journey….

A look at some of the choices available in further education

Return of the Yorkshire King

Shakespeare’s Richard III comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse in a powerful new production

24 Halifax Gets Seriously Funny The new Halifax Comedy Festival promises ten days of hilarity in October

44 Headingley Festival of Ideas A series of exciting, community-led events that aims to bring people together and inspire debate and discussion.

52 Widescreen Weekend at Media Museum Presents an array of classics and rarities.

70 Thinking About Choosing a School?

A look at some of the options in North Leeds

DANCE

Book Online at theatreleeds.com

Box Office 0113 220 8008

In Person at Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PA

06

Life & Style

EDITORIAL

Carole Carey-Campbell

carole@northleedslife.co.uk

0113 293 4303

DEPUTY EDITOR Brendan Campbell

brendan@northleedslife.co.uk

DESIGN

Kyle Harvey

kyle@northleedslife.co.uk

ADVERTISING Jack Campbell

info@northleedslife.co.uk

0113 274 8776

SALES TEAM

popular footbridge over the River Wharfe at Wood Hall, Linton near Wetherby, re-opened earlier this year, after being closed for more than two years, after the floods of 2013 sent a tree crashing into the stone buttresses, dislodging them and making the bridge unsafe.

The timber and iron footbridge was designed and built by the Perseverance Iron Foundry on Kirkstall Road (opposite the Radio Aire Studios) in 1868 and it became a popular crossing point on the Ebor Way from York to Ilkley.

In 2012, the White Rose Way, a new, long distance footpath from Leeds City Square to Scarborough, also made use of the bridge.

Following its closure, walkers were forced to divert along the busy A659. Following lobbying by Parish Councils and local people, North Yorkshire County Council agreed to repair the bridge, which was at risk

of demolition without replacement.

The River Wharfe is the boundary between North and West Yorkshire, with the County Councils taking responsibility for alternate bridges. In this case the bridge fell within the remit of North Yorkshire.

A re-opening ceremony was held in May. “This has re-opened many circular walks which have been sorely missed”, said Councillor Tim Swales, Chairman of the County Council. “It has also eliminated the dangers faced by walkers of the two long distance footpaths, who have had to brave the dangerous Collingham to Harewood A-road.”

The bridge should be good for at least another 150 years.

Rachael Stafford

rachael@northleedslife.co.uk

0113 293 4304 David Smith

northleedslife@hotmail.com

0113 268 6012 07738 058 957

NORTH LEEDS LIFE 265A OTLEY RD, WEST PARK, LEEDS, LS16 5LN

INFO@NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK WWW.NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK

www.whiteroseway.co.uk

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that all editorial, advertising and directory listings are accurate, the publisher is not liable for any errors, omissions, statements or opinions provided. The publishers accept no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the express permission of the editor.

MAKING DREAM SPACES REALITY Read our great reviews at

All photography shows completed work by Harris Interiors

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS & BEDROOMS SUPPLIED AND FITTED Please visit our website for more stunning designs

WWW.HARRISINTERIORSLTD.CO.UK VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: WHARFE PLACE, TOWN STREET, RODLEY, LEEDS, LS13 1HS 0113 3455496

HARRISINTERIORS

HARRIS_INT_LTD

ON SITE PARKING

Life & Style

08

ROBERT ARTHINGTON (1823-1900) THE MILLIONAIRE MISER

In the later years of the nineteenth century an odd, gloomy figure was to be seen from time to time in Headingley village, buying a few necessities of life, dressed in old clothes green with age and an ancient stovepipe hat passed down from his father. This was Robert Arthington, often called ‘the Headingley miser’, the subject of much talk and speculation in his lifetime and legendary after his death for his legacies of over a million pounds. rom 1870 until shortly before he died in 1900 he lived a strange, reclusive life in his home at 57 Headingley Lane, close to St Michael’s Church. But his story begins in Hunslet, where he was born in 1823 to a wealthy Quaker family. Their money came from the family brewery, which his father gave up on grounds of conscience to devote himself to the cause of temperance. Robert, the only son of four children, studied at Cambridge, but chose not to take a degree. In his twenties he left the Society of Friends and found a spiritual home with the Baptists. When his father died in 1864, he found that he had inherited an enormous fortune of over £200,000. He determined to devote this money to good causes, in particular to promote missionary work around the world in the unknown areas then being explored and opened up in Africa, India and China.

His passion was to spread the gospel among ‘the heathen’ and, as he saw it, shine light into darkness: this was the way to bring about ‘the second coming’. He was in touch with the missionary explorers David Livingstone and Stanley, and supported some of their ventures, though only if they met with his approval: he could be demanding.

Over the years he gave enormous sums to the Baptist and other missionary societies, and took a particular interest in Africa, especially Liberia, where he helped to fund the settlement of freed American slaves. A town in Liberia was named after him in recognition of his support, and in 1869 he was appointed consul in Leeds for Liberia. But he did not neglect his home town, giving large donations to various charitable purposes in Leeds, while he himself increasingly chose to live in self-imposed poverty on just a few shillings a week.

Until his late forties he stayed in his family home in Hunslet, until a sudden change in his life around 1870.

The story goes that he fell in love, and this led him to have a large new house in Headingley Lane built for himself and his hoped-for bride – but he was refused.

It’s said that he approached other possible candidates for marriage, to no avail. True or not, it is certain that from then on he retreated further and further into a strange, lonely life. He lived and slept (wrapped in his coat) in only one room, sunless, unheated, thick with dust, lit by just one candle, while the rest of the house remained empty and unfinished. He received almost no visitors – people were brusquely turned away. No one saw him smile, and his greeting was always an enquiry after your soul. (His dark stone house is still there, its entrance turned away from the road, divided now into flats.)

Meanwhile his wealth multiplied. He had invested wisely and spent nothing on his own comfort. Although he gave so much away, he was amazed himself at the riches that kept accumulating. In the last year of his life he gave away over £60,000 to charities, including £20,000 to the fund for the Leeds Hospital for Women and Children. When the new hospital opened at Cookridge in 1905 it was named after him. When he died in 1900, his estate topped a million pounds. Almost

all of it went to the missionary societies with which he had been so closely involved and whose work he had passionately supported. This stunning gift (‘Arthington’s million’) helped to provide hospitals and schools as well as missions in remote areas in India and Africa, some of them still in existence today. There his name and his generosity are still warmly remembered, and the label of miser (which stung him when he heard some small boys shout after him) is forgotten.

By Eveleigh Bradford

Over 75% of our business comes from recommendations, referrals and repeat work*

Residential Conveyancing • Personal Injury Claims • Professional Negligence Claims Court Claims For Private Disputes • Wills And Probate

HALLAM S O L I C IT O R S

Call us on 0113 228 5306 or email frank@hallamsolicitors.co.uk 21 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3AA www.hallamsolicitors.co.uk * Hallam Solicitors Data

Craftsmen Who Understand Old Houses

Vintage Property Restoration Restoration Conversions Project Consultancy Extensions

Tel: 0113 2034139 Mob: 07584 652517

Straightforward Help and Advice for Home Owners and Investors

Specialist Joinery and Building Services

All Types of Interior and Exterior Works Undertaken

info@vintagepropertyrestoration.co.uk www.vintagepropertyrestoration.co.uk

Life & Style

10

The fourth annual Antiques & Fine Art Fair in the grounds of Harewood House runs from Friday 11th – Sunday 13th September. n exquisite array of fine art and antiques will be on offer, including silver, antiquities, jewellery and watches, paintings, clocks and barometers, glass, traditional and country furniture, books, English and Continental ceramics, contemporary and 19th century sculpture, objets d’art and much more. The majority of the dealers are members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association or LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, the two main UK bodies governing the antiques trade.

Silver dealers, Jack Shaw & Co from Ilkely offer a wide selection of silver, including pieces made in York. Malka Levine brings an impressive pair of Sheffield plate wine coolers, c1820, as well as 1925 Mappin & Webb silver vases.

Olde Time has a diverse collection of clocks and barometers, including a cast bronze elephant clock, c1860, possibly by Miroy Frères, Paris. The elephant’s trunk is raised, which is a sign of good luck!

TV personality Mike Melody of Melody Antiques, Chester, deals in oak country furniture, and has a set of six ash and elm Lancashire spindle back chairs, c1830, and a late 19th century Orkney chair. S&S Timms Antiques has an exceptionally rare Queen Anne period walnut miniature chest on stand, c1710, and a Queen Anne walnut wing back armchair.

There’s a wonderful

An exquisite array

selection of jewellery, plus paintings from Ashleigh House Fine Art. Tim Phelps of T L Phelps Fine Furniture Restoration will be on hand to advise and show examples of his work.

The show is organised by The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited, supported by Knight Frank’s Harrogate office.

Ticket holders will also have access to Harewood’s grounds and ‘below stairs’, as well as a special ticket price to visit the House’s staterooms and current exhibitions. Tickets cost £5 on the door or in advance.

From Waterloo to Peterloo – Malcolm Chase Explains The first lecture in the Thoresby Society’s 2015-16 programme is on Monday 21st September, 7.15pm at the Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9DY, when Professor Malcolm Chase, Professor of Social History in the School of History at the University of Leeds, will present ‘From Waterloo to Peterloo and its aftermath: A Leeds and West Yorkshire Perspective’.

Professor Chase will explain how Peterloo enraged public opinion on both sides of the Pennines. It was a contributing factor to a serious breakdown in political stability the following year.

The Cato Street conspiracy is generally the only thing remembered about 1820. That was in London; but there was widespread unrest, including risings in the West Riding (centred on Huddersfield) and in west central

of fine art and

Scotland. Leeds was closely linked into these insurrectionary plans. Indeed, a local schoolmaster, Joseph Brayshaw, was the key link between Yorkshire and Scottish revolutionaries. He probably

antiques will be on offer

had a hand in writing the Scottish rebels’ declaration that they were forming a provisional government.

Professor

Chase’s

main

conclusion will be that 1820 was the closest peacetime Britain ever came to revolution.

Malcolm Chase’s most recent book, ‘1820: Disorder & Stability in the United Kingdom’, is now out in paperback. The English Historical Review, has described it as ‘marvellous, intelligent, accessible and original ... the book is a triumph’.

This lecture is open to all those interested. There is no charge.

Inspiration

l

Craftsmanship

l

Heritage

THE ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR Friday 11.00 - 18.00 Saturday 10.30 - 18.00 Sunday 10.30 - 17.00

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

WILSON MITCHELL & CO LTD PARTNER PRACTICE OF

AT HAREWOOD 11 - 13 SEPTEMBER 2015 Come and buy the very finest art and antiques at this annual event of distinction Ample free parking Refreshments in the fair

‘Partner Practice is a marketing term used to describe St. James's Place representatives’

THE

SUPPORTED BY

THE MARQUEE HAREWOOD HOUSE NR LEEDS LS17 9LQ

ANTIQUES DEALERS FAIR

LIMITED

TWO FOR ONE ADMISSION TO FAIR WITH THIS ADVERTISEMENT

01797 252030 www.harewoodfair.com

Life & Style

12

Following on from last month’s ‘Let Your Home Reflect Your Personality’, we thought you might enjoy a complementary but contrasting spotlight on the style of another North Leeds resident. o say Tony Wilson’s interior design modus operandi is different to Vanessa’s is an understatement (tonywilsondesigns@icloud.com).

What we loved about V’s was her eclecticism and her sense of freedom. But there’s room in Blackbird’s pan-stylistic heart for all orientations.

Tony’s influences are Robin & Lucienne Day, Joe Colombo, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe et al, so it’s not surprising that he has a much more measured, tailored and, dare we say, self-conscious sense of style. But it is one that works and is breathtaking – we’re talking glossy Sunday supplement style section but without the suspiciously well behaved children and the manicured dog.

Tony describes his style as ‘classic crossover’: a fusion of 20th century furniture and art with period Victorian architecture, starting with a simple white colour scheme, highlighting original features - panelled doors, delicate stucco detail on walls and ceilings. “They naturally present an intriguing backdrop for contemporary additions”, he says, “like bright artwork and 20th century furniture, with an emphasis on iconic pieces.”

Much to our liking, he mixes in the occasional piece of ethnic woodcraft and, to facilitate a true crossover, he tries to choose pieces that will become all the more beautiful over time.

He is a stalwart ‘guerilla’ collector, and has spent many Sundays scouring Camden Market and flea markets in the South of

A fusion of 20th century furniture and art with period Victorian architecture

www.blackbird-vintage.co.uk France. The ethnic woodcraft pieces are from South Bali and Sri-Lanka; Andalusian pottery and ceramics from his time in Spain.

“Since moving to Leeds I have a new adventure, looking around places like Blackbird, just down the road from me, and most of the artwork is from a progressive gallery that supports young artists.”

Tony’s Top Tips are: • Keep it simple.

• Give space to pieces that need it, don’t just fill space!

• Organised chaos is cool, chaos alone is not.

• Respect old property – work with and around it, and try not to change its character (new can sit perfectly well with old).

• Always start with white to give the maximum feeling of space. You can always add colour when you are more comfortable with a new look.

• Be mindful of magazine trends (this month’s must-have could turn out to be next month’s “why did I buy that”!). Trends are useful, just make sure they are right for you and your home.

ONE CAMPUS, A WORLD OF OPP ORTUNITIES

Open Days 2015 SATURDAY 1 2 S E P T E M B E R SATURDAY 1 0 O C TO B E R SATURDAY 2 4 O C TO B E R

North Leeds Life ad.indd 1

For further information and to book your place visit: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/opendays T: 0113 283 7150 E: enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

01/07/2015 10:49

CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

As children head back to school and students to uni, many of us start wondering if, perhaps, we should pick up a particular interest or head off in a completely new direction. There is a huge choice around Leeds – from individual courses through places like The Swarthmore Centre, Leeds City College and the WEA, to language and degree courses at Leeds Beckett and Leeds Trinity Universities, and wonderfully creative courses in art and dance.

A CREATIVE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Leeds College of Art is one of only a few remaining independent art schools in the UK, and the only one in Yorkshire! It offers a wide range of courses…from its Young Creatives courses (for children as young as seven), to further education, degrees to an MA, and short courses for adults.

The College offers its students a creative community experience. It is a specialist, friendly and small institution… with big ambitions! Last year the College won the What Uni Student Choice Award for UK University with the best facilities. It is also the highest ranked specialist art and design institution in the Guardian University League Tables 2016 for Design & Crafts, ranking sixth in the whole of the UK. With state-of-the-art resources and industry standard studios, along with tutors who are practicing artists and designers themselves, it’s no surprise that the College’s current and past students win highly prestigious awards and international competitions.

Recent wins and successes include the Designext Award at Surtex, a New Designers 2015 Award, the Woon Foundation Art and Sculpture discretionary prize, Alumni Choice Award at New Design Britain Awards, and the ‘ILFORD PHOTO Student Photographer of the Year 2014, the list goes on…

World renowned artists and sculptors Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth studied at Leeds College of Art, and more recent alumni include, Damien Hirst, Marcus Harvey and film director Clio Barnard. The College is excitedly preparing for the British Art Show 8, hosted in Leeds from October.

Leeds College of Art is one of only a few independent art schools in the UK. Our students enjoy a small, close-knit community in a creative atmosphere with award-winning facilities where anything feels possible.

UNDERGRADUATE BA (Hons) Animation BA (Hons) Creative Advertising BA (Hons) Fashion BA (Hons) Fashion Photography BA (Hons) Fine Art BA (Hons) Graphic Design BA (Hons) Illustration BA (Hons) Photography BA (Hons) Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern Design BA (Hons) Visual Communication

POSTGRADUATE MA in Creative Practice FURTHER EDUCATION Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Extended Diploma in Art & Design Access to HE Diploma (Art & Design) Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts SHORT COURSES YOUNG CREATIVES (formerly known as Children’s Art School)

www.leeds-art.ac.uk

BRUSH UP ON YOUR LANGUAGES! If you are thinking of learning a language for the first time, or want to brush up on existing skills, Leeds Beckett University has 15 parttime language courses and more than 30 years’ experience to share.

You can choose from Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Urdu. It offers daytime and evening courses at its Headingley Campus for all levels, as well as a selection of its most popular classes in the evening at its City Campus.

Leeds Beckett is holding Open Days for part time language courses on Wednesday 16th September (12 – 2pm & 6 – 8pm), and Thursday 24th September (11am – 4pm), at Headingley Campus; and Wednesday 23rd September (5.30 – 7.30pm) at Rose Bowl, City Campus.

Courses start Monday 5th October, run for 26 weeks, and cost just £280. For further information, contact 0113 812 7440, or visit www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/part-timelanguages

PART-TIME LANGUAGE COURSES

Learn a language for just £280* We are passionate about languages and we are experts at teaching them. You’ll learn from experienced tutors, many of whom are native speakers of the languages they teach.

Find out more and apply

You might be keen to learn a language for the first time or want to brush up on old skills – there are lots of reasons people join our courses. We offer classes in 15 different languages, taught daytime and evening, with most languages offered at beginners through to advanced levels.

Call: 0113 812 7440 Email: ptlanguages@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

The following languages are available at our Headingley Campus: Arabic†, Chinese (Mandarin)†, Dutch, French†, German†, Greek, Italian†, Japanese†, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, †Russian, †Spanish, Swedish and Urdu. † These languages are also available at our City Campus (Rose Bowl).

Course start dates and fees

All courses start week commencing Monday 5 October and cost £280. Classes are two hours per week and will run for 26 weeks.

We offer a range of payment options so you can spread out the cost of your course.

Open Days

Learn more about our courses and have your language level assessed at one of our parttime language Open Days. We have three events taking place across our campuses: Wednesday 16 September 12.00-14.00/18.00-20.00 Headingley Campus.

Wednesday 23 September 17.30-19.30 - Rose Bowl, City Campus.

Thursday 24 September 11.00-16.00 - Headingley Campus.

10909 North Leeds Life ad(final).indd 1

For more information on our payment options, class timetables, and to request an application form visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/part-timelanguages

Our courses offer a wide range of benefits.

But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what one of our students had to say ...

Andy Haslam Beginners Spanish “I’d always fancied learning Spanish simply for personal development, so when the flyer dropped through my letterbox I had no excuse not to get involved. The evening class was a very good grounding for learning the basic fundamentals for listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. It’s also a great stepping stone for further study, which I’m hoping to take up in the future.”

* See website for terms and conditions.

07/08/2015 13:37

PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED BY ART HISTORY If you’re interested in Art History, check out the series of classes offered by Dr Paul Street, who was previously with the Department of Adult Education at the University of Leeds.

On retirement, Paul decided to continue sharing his passion for art through these classes at the Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, and in Harrogate. They began, a few years ago with a cohort of his former students and were an instant success. Subjects covered have included everything from Early Renaissance Art to 20th century art and everything in between!

Classes run for 22 weeks, starting in September and continuing until April. “Art History is an endlessly fascinating subject”, said Dr Street.

“The aim of the classes is to be both informative and enjoyable. Participants can chip in with comments or questions, or just sit back and enjoy the slides.”

COURSES AT TIMES TO SUIT YOU Swarthmore is the adult education centre with a difference. It provides a wide range of subjects for people at all levels and runs courses during the day, evening or weekend to suit your timetable.

Get inspired and enjoy excellent teaching in an environment where each individual’s learning experience is valued. Courses are taught at all levels, from introductory to advanced, by experienced, well qualified tutors – From Art to Hoola hooping, Stained Glass to Mindfulness or Computing, to Psychology and Counselling. Some courses lead to a certificate but there are lots of opportunities to pursue study purely for the pleasure of learning.

The Centre also provides a crèche for those attending daytime courses and a counselling service.

Everyone says that attending a course at Swarthmore increased their confidence, they learnt new skills, made new friends and improved their wellbeing.

A student recently commented: “The opportunity to learn more about my Photography hobby has been really enjoyable and teaching is done in a constructive, professional friendly way.

The opportunity to socialise and make new friends has made the course a positive and relaxing experience. It is a fabulous place with helpful staff and I have recommended it to friends and family.”

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING JOURNALIST? Leeds Trinity University is one of the UK’s leading centres for journalism training, offering industry-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a range of journalism disciplines.

Its courses provide the highest standard of training to ensure that trainee journalists can graduate with the best chance of securing a professional role in the industry. Because its courses provide first-class industry links, many trainees start their careers even before they finish their course - a testament to the standard of teaching and learning.

The university consistently develops accomplished, legally aware journalists with multi-platform news skills. Its graduates are strongly represented in the BBC, commercial radio and television, as well as in newspaper, magazine and online newsrooms throughout the UK and beyond.

Visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/journalism to find out more.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Swarthmore Courses and activities from September 2015.

Enrol now

Choose from a variety of short courses in the relaxed learning environment of Swarthmore: • Jewellery • Pottery • Sewing • Stained Glass • Mindfulness • Sculpture • Yoga • Alexander Technique • Languages • Painting & Drawing • I.T. • Counselling + much more To view our BROCHURE visit www.swarthmore.org.uk Or pick up a copy at Swarthmore Education Centre 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds LS3 1AD

Tel: 0113 243 2210

OPEN DAY: 10th September 10:30am-1.30pm & 5-7pm Courses starting September 2015

@SwarthmoreLeeds www.facebook.com/SwarthmoreLeeds

PAINTERS OF MODERN LIFE:

ART IN EUROPE 1840-1914 A 22 week Art Appreciation/History class

F

rom the English Pre-Raphaelites to the French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, the best artists of the 19th century sought ways to explore the rapidly changing world of the later 19th century. As the 20th century dawned, a whole new range of artistic possibilities opened up. Explore all this (and more) in this fully illustrated class. Friendly company and comfortable surroundings - and no written work!

Commencing: Thursday 24th September 2015, Time: 10 - 12 a.m.

Fee: £230 for 22 weeks or £130 per 11 week term.

Venue: The Quaker Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds (opposite the University).

Tutor: Paul Street BA, PhD (former University of Leeds Art History lecturer)

This course will also be taught in Harrogate, The Friends Meeting House, 12A Queen Parade, commencing Monday September 21st 2015, Time: 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.

For further details contact the tutor on 0113 274 1709 or e-mail p.j.street@leeds.ac.uk

NSCD CELEBRATES 30 YEARS September will see Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) celebrate 30 years and throw open its doors for evening and weekend classes and a theatre programme of contemporary dance.

NSCD is a unique vocational dance institution in Chapeltown, attracting students from across the world. The School provides the only conservatoire-level higher education provision in dance in the North and is one of eight institutions forming the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama.

At the heart of NSCD sits Riley Theatre where, since 1988, the School has hosted a range of performances by NSCD students and local community groups, as well as professional dance companies from across the UK and Europe.

Currently funded by Arts Council England, the Autumn season will showcase a varied programme of contemporary dance, including Akram Khan’s family production Chotto Desh in November.

From Monday 21st September, Learning & Participation at NSCD will re-open evening classes for all ages and abilities, with classes ranging from Children’s Saturday School to Adult Zumba®.

To join in the 30th anniversary celebrations with NSCD and to sign up for classes or performances, visit www. nscd.ac.uk

PART-TIME & PROFESSIONAL COURSES 2015

WHETHER YOU’RE CONSIDERING STUDYING TO IMPROVE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS, UPDATE YOUR SKILLS OR RETRAIN, OR JUST WANT TO LEARN FOR FUN – THEN WE HAVE A COURSE FOR YOU! TAKE A LOOK AND SEE WHAT WE CAN HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE. Courses in: Accounting

Creative Arts & Crafts (inc: Photography)

Languages

Employability

Maths

Catering & Hospitality

Engineering

Motor Vehicle

Childcare & Teaching Assistant

English First Aid

Professional & Management

Computing/IT (inc: Professional IT @ Network Academy)

Hair & Beauty

Sign Language

Health & Social Care

Sport

Business & Administration

Counselling

Horticulture & Gardening Teacher Training

FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Course Enquiries: t: 0113 386 1997 e: courses@leedscitycollege.ac.uk leedscitycollege.ac.uk/adult learning

play your part leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Leisure (Just for Fun)

22

Arts & Culture

Royal New Zealand Ballet makes its Leeds debut

This Autumn, the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre will welcome Royal New Zealand Ballet for the first time, and there will be returning visits from Ballet Black, Phoenix Dance Theatre, James Cousins and Northern Ballet.

Phoenix Dance Theatre presents its annual showcase from 30th September – 3rd October with Phoenix @ Home - a blend of soaring aerial dance and contemporary choreography in Sharon Watson’s ‘Melt’, Ivgi and Greben’s ‘Document’ and Darshan Singh Bhuller’s ‘Mapping’. ‘Phoenix Presents…’ on 30th September brings the work of award-winning choreographers Sally

Marie and John Ross to the theatre, alongside Caroline Finn’s darkly comic ‘Bloom’.

Northern Ballet’s latest ballet for children, ‘Tortoise & the Hare’, will première from 22nd – 26th October.

Choreographed by dancers Dreda Blow and Sebastian Loe it is set to an original score by Bruno Merz.

Royal New Zealand Ballet makes its debut in Leeds on 3rd and 4th November, with a mixed programme that celebrates New Zealand and Pasifika culture. ‘Mixed Programme: A Passing Cloud’ will feature three European premières with works from Javier de Frutos and New

Zealand choreographers Andrew Simmons and Neil Ieremia, and Andonis Foniadakis.

James Cousins Company presents ‘Without Stars’ and ‘There We Have Been’ on 14th November – a powerful double bill inspired by Haruki Murakami’s novel, ‘Norwegian Wood’.

On 20th and 21st November, Ballet Black presents ‘Second Coming’, a gothic fairytale created by chorographer Mark Bruce (Dracula).

This triple bill also features Kit Holder’s ‘To Fetch a Pail of Water’ and Will Tuckett’s ‘Depouillement’.

Tickets for the Autumn season are available from 0113 220 8008 or theatreleeds.com

rom Adam Long, founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company and co-creator of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) comes Dickens Abridged – a fast-paced musical comedy. An absurdly talented cast of four brings hundreds of the great author’s best-loved characters to life in 70 minutes of madcap Dickensian mayhem.

This is a high-speed comic journey through Dickens’ Greatest Hits, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations (complete with flaming bride), David

Copperfield, Bleak House in less than sixty seconds, A Tale of Two Cities featuring a fully functioning guillotine, Nicholas Nickleby, The Old Curiosity Shop, and, of course...

A Christmas Carol.

It also delves into the bizarre but true story of Charles Dickens’ own life, including his complicated romantic entanglements and his inexplicable enthusiasm for performing the bludgeoning scene from Oliver Twist over and over and over again.

A singing, dancing love-letter to the life and works of the great man and unlike any Dickens-based show you’ve ever seen before.

It also delves into the bizarre but true story of Charles Dickens Dickens Abridged is at City Varieties on Thursday 24th September. Tickets available from 0113 243 0808 or www.cityvatieties. co.uk

www.dickensabridged.com

Buying? Selling?

Renting? Letting?

• We are a family owned & operated Estate Agency business • We have been selling & renting property for over 30 years • We are open 7 days a week • We provide exceptional customer service – many of clients are repeat customers • We offer escorted evening & weekend viewings

We are Moore than an estate agent...

Call: 0113 274 2033 or see our properties on: www.moorehomesinleeds.co.uk

24

Arts & Culture

Halifax recently launched its inaugural Halifax Comedy Festival – ten days of hilarity and over 50 events in 14 amazing venues, which will run from Friday 23rd – Saturday 31st October. he festival is the brainchild of Halifax’s Victoria Theatre which, along with friends and partners, has worked for over a year to create what will be one of the largest comedy festivals in the region, establishing Halifax as a seriously funny place to be.

Major names such as Andy Hamilton, Alistair McGowen and Jasper Carrott will all be appearing, along with many other household names, and 12 shows will be coming directly from the Edinburgh Fringe.

There will also be the Festival’s very own Hidden Theatre, plus a Festival Comedy Café running from 1pm at the Victoria Theatre all week where you can meet friends before or after a show, plan and book your Festival day or just soak up the whole Festival vibe.

County Alpacas from Sowerby Bridge are supporting the Festival and will be out and about in Halifax during the Festival - keep your eyes peeled for the comedy alpacalypse!

“The Victoria Theatre already has a reputation for bringing world class comedy to Halifax, and the Comedy Festival will build on this, showcasing other fantastic Halifax venues and great comedy from both established and up and coming performers”,

Pictured: Shazia Mirza

said Cllr Steve Sweeney, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities.

“Whether you’re into stand up, alternative fringe events or familyfriendly workshops, you’ll find it all at the Halifax Comedy Festival, with a few surprises thrown in along the way!”

For further information, visit www.halifaxcomedyfestival.com

The Victoria Theatre already Pictured: Angela Barnes

has a reputation

Pictured: Shapi Khorsandi

for bringing world class comedy to Halifax

Pictured: Phil Jarrode

A BrAnd new Comedy FestivAl For HAliFAx

hahahahaha

HALIFAX

Over

50

COMEDY

comedy

ThrougEVENTS H hout

alifax

festival 23-31 Oct. 2015

sandwiched between

Main course features:

Paul Chowdhry 12 sumptuous

A y ComedypsE!

cal AlpA

rounded off with

OUR VERY OWN

Andy Hamilton shows direct Comedy

from the Festival Alistair McGowan Edinburgh Fringe Jo Enright Jasper Carrott

Angela Barnes Charlie Baker

SeanN WALSH

Fringe

events and activities especially for grown-ups

BOX OFFICE: 01422 305959

for more information visit:

www.halifaxcomedyfestival.com

Sponsored by

26

Arts & Culture he concert will include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, composed in the Tuscan city, a favourite destination of Tchaikovsky’s. These two works have enjoyed unparalleled popularity with the public as well as profound reverence amongst musicians and connoisseurs for centuries.

One of the world’s best loved classical violinists, Nicola Benedetti, returns to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 24th September, with a dynamic programme of music inspired by the spirit of Italy.

P erforming with Nicola is a first class ensemble of musicians. Nicola has established herself as one of classical music’s most prominent violinists, collaborating with major orchestras all over the world.

She is credited with broadening the appeal of classical music to young and new audiences through her extensive education work and appearances at events including the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony and iTunes Festival.

Nicola’s latest album Homecoming entered the top 20 pop charts, an unprecedented achievement for a classical violinist. Tickets (£15 – £32.50) available from 0113 224 3801 or online at www. leedstownhall.co.uk

Local Solicitors For All Your Legal Needs

Wills & Probate, Employment Law, Family Law, Property We Offer Initial Free Advice We also provide a

Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Drop-in Advice Clinic every Wednesday 2pm to 5pm

Call: 0113 258 6307 9 Kerry Street, Horsforth, LS18 4AW Email: enquiries@jordanssolicitors.co.uk • Visit: www.jordanssolicitors.co.uk Facebook.com/Jordanssolicitors

Twitter.com/JordanSolicitor

eritage Masterworks Chorale is all set to perform at St Mark’s Church, Woodhouse, on Saturday 12th September at 7.30pm.

Despite being Leeds-based, the Chorale rarely performs in its home town. Generally they are on tour ‘taking the finest music to the finest venues’. This has seen them sing in cathedrals, churches and stately homes around the North, as well as abroad. Earlier this year they completed a hugely successful tour in New York and, later this year, they will travel to Paris where they will perform Faure’s Requiem

in La Madeleine, the church for which it was written.

St Mark’s Church is a historic church that was built after the Battle of Waterloo, fell into disrepair and closed its doors in 2001. It stood derelict for five years before being bought by Gateway Church. Since then, the building has been cleaned, the roof and tower restored, and the interior has received a complete makeover. It re-opened in March 2014 and the acoustics are better than ever.

The concert will take you on ‘A Chorale Journey’, featuring music

from many different countries and stretching across 500 years.

Tickets are available from www.heritagechorale.org.uk or Yorkshire College of Music on 0113 243 1605.

SUCCESS

Telephone 0113 274 5360 www.cornerstoneea.co.uk email leeds@cornerstoneea.co.uk Cornerstone Estate Agents 11-13 The Parade Stonegate Road Leeds LS6 4HZ

28

Arts & Culture Our programmes provide support and remove barriers

Northern Ballet is committed to making ballet accessible for everyone, whether it is participating in a workshop or watching a dance performance. Offering programmes for children and adults, as well as specific projects for those with learning difficulties or physical disabilities, Northern Ballet reaches more than 50,000 participants annually and plays a vital role in enabling more people to access dance. ecently, the company hosted ‘Expressions’ at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, bringing together 75 participants from nine different dance groups from across the North of England and giving disabled dancers the chance to showcase their skills on a professional stage.

Dancers from two of Northern Ballet’s programmes, Ability and ‘in motion’, performed.

Ability is a programme designed for adults aged 16+ with mild to moderate learning difficulties.

The course helps participants to improve their dance and performance skills, develop their communication and social interaction skills, and enables creativity and expression. ‘in motion’ was created for 8 – 19 year old self-propelling wheelchair users, and explores movement in and out of a wheelchair, aiming to develop strength, flexibility and creative expression.

“Expressions emphasised the importance of making dance accessible to all by providing opportunities for disabled people to watch and participate in high quality dance”, said

Selina McGonagle, Northern Ballet’s Director of Learning.

“Our programmes provide the support and remove barriers to engagement for people with special needs.”

Northern Ballet has also created opportunities for visually impaired audiences to engage with dance. It offers audio described performances accompanied by a touch tour, enabling audiences to feel the props and costumes, and giving an insight into the movements from the production, assisted by the dancers.

Northern Ballet offers ‘relaxed performances’ for their ballets for children, which are aimed at people with autism and sensory or communication disorders. An extra ‘relaxed performance’ has been added for their latest ballet for children ‘Tortoise & the Hare’, which premieres in September.

For more information, visit northernballet.com/joinin and northernballet.com/astepcloser

raffiti artists from across the UK have joined forces to transform one of Sunnybank Mill’s buildings into a colourful installation of street art, entitled ‘Throw Up!’, as part of their Summer ‘Colour and Community’ programme.

More than 40 artists will bring the space to life with an explosion of colour. The event is curated by gallery intern Ryan Smith, who, in addition to curating exhibitions, recycles and customises skateboards, creates furniture from found objects and works as an illustrator.

He has brought together illustrators, painters, printers and graffiti artists, including illustrator Carrot Boy (aka Gravy Man), who worked with Leeds artist Lord Whitney, on the set design for a music video for American rap star, Nicki Minaj; graphics specialist Jay Pee; Leeds installation artist Pogger; abstract colourist Nicolas Dixon – who recently exhibited in New York; and members of the Assembly House Artists Collective in Armley.

Visitors will be invited to add a splash of paint or imaginative illustration at workshops in August and September, and a world record attempt to create

the world’s longest painted carrot will be just one way they can make their mark.

“It will be fascinating to see how the old weaving shed, which used to be at the heart of operations, will be transformed for this project”, said Jane Kay, Gallery Manager, “not just by the artists but by everyone who

comes to our workshops and puts their own creative stamp onto the walls.”

‘Throw Up!’ will be open every Saturday in August and September from 11am – 3pm, and will include free workshops with a street artist.

For full details, visit www. sunnybankmills.co.uk

THE BEST CHOICE OF BLINDS IN NORTH LEEDS

FREE Consultation | FREE Quotations

All our blinds conform to new Child Safety Regulations.

Crescent Blinds www.crescent-blinds.co.uk 399a Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7DF

Follow us on Twitter @CrescentBlinds for exclusive offers and news

Tel: 0113 261 9775

30

Arts & Culture

here’ll be a feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities on offer during this year’s Heritage Open Days from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September, and access is free!

Take a guided walk around historic villages like Shadwell, Guiseley (including Parkinson’s Park), Clifford, or the market town of Wetherby. Discover hidden parts of Roundhay Park and marvel at its geology, or the architecture and public art on University of Leeds’ campus, and the conservation areas along Headingley Hill and Woodhouse Ridge.

The Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Chapeltown will host illustrated talks on the history of Town Street, Horsforth; the transformation

A feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and activities

connections; St Aidan’s with Sir Frank Brangwyn’s magnificent mosaic; and All Souls with its rich craftsmanship.

Thwaite Mills and Leeds of Leeds city centre; and the Industrial Museum are offering Jewish Community in Leeds. free entry and there will be a talk/ You can also discover ‘The Lost tour at Leeds Discovery Centre Buildings of Yeadon’ at Yeadon on Saturday, 10am – 12 noon Town Hall, and hear about ‘The (booking essential).

Oldest Churches in Leeds’ at St And, Sunny Bank Mill in John the Baptist Church in Adel. Farsley throws open its doors Who could fail to be for you to discover thousands impressed by the magnificent of textile cuttings, over 60,000 Brotherton Library, the quirky lengths of fabric, 8,000 fabric tiny Bath House on Gledhow designs, 5,000 wool dyeing Valley Road and the award- recipe cards, ledgers, looms and winning Otley Courthouse, which photographs that make up the has numerous tours and activities Sunny Bank Archive. lined up.

The whole event is coYou can also take in the ordinated by Leeds Civic Trust. magnificent murals at St Martin’s For full details, visit www.

Church; the award-winning heritageopendays.org.uk. Leaflets St Chad’s in Far Headingley; are available from libraries, Your Complete IT St Oswald’s Guiseley, with museums and the Visitor Centre your computer or laptop running slow? its Saxon origins Is and Bronte beneath Leeds Art Gallery.

Wireless problems? Virus

Your Complete IT Department

@everonuk

Is your computer or laptop running slow? Hard drive problems?

Wireless problems? Virus issues?

WE SPECIALISE IN:

Your Complete IT Department PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS Is your computer or laptop running slow? Hard drive problems?

Your Complete IT Department VIRUS REMOVAL & PROTECTION Wireless problems? Virus issues?

Is your computer or laptop running slow? Hard drive problems?

IT SUPPORT & NETWORK Wireless problems? Virus issues?

Your Complete IT Department ONLINE BACK UP Is your computer or laptop running slow? Hard drive problems?

DATA RECOVERY Wireless problems? Virus issues?

WEB DESIGN & SEO SERVICES WE SPECIALISE IN:

PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS

HOME CALLS NOW AVAILABLE

Includes virus cleanup, internet problems and basic computer tutorials at very reasonable rates.

WE SPECIALISE IN:

VIRUS REMOVAL & PROTECTION Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 10am-5pm

PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS

VIRUS REMOVAL & PROTECTION

IT SUPPORT NETWORKING SPECIALISE IN: &redesign Free website evaluation, we will check yours and offer improvements complete and ONLINE BACK UP WE also PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS SEO, view www.everonseo.co.uk for full details and listDATA ofRECOVERY reference sites.

WE SPECIALISE IN: PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS

Q U I C K

IT SUPPORT & NETWORKING

ONLINE BACK UP

WE SPECIALISE IN:

WEB DESIGN & SEOVIRUS SERVICES REMOVAL & PROTECTION

IT SUPPORT & NETWORKING QUICK TURNAROUND - NO FIX NO FEE

PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS

- DATA N 2251793 ORECOVERY F I X N O F E E 0113 WEB DESIGN & SEO SERVICES

T U R N A R O U N D VIRUS REMOVAL & PROTECTION

ONLINE BACK UP

DATA RECOVERY

0113 2251793 QUICK -N 0113 TURNAROUND 2251793 0113 2251793

VIRUS REMOVAL & PROTECTION

IT SUPPORT & NETWORKING

IT SUPPORT & NETWORKING

DATA RECOVERY

OR VISIT EVERON.CO.UK IT SERVICES: QUICK TURNAROUND - NO FIX NO FEE WEB DESIGN & SEO SERVICES WEB SERVICES: EVERONSEO.CO.UK ONLINE BACK UP 8 7 H a r r o g a t e , L e e d s , QUICK L S 7 3TURNAROUND Q Q ( O p p o s-i tNO e KFIX w iNO k FFEE it in Chapel Allerton) ONLINE BACK UP

WEB SERVICES: WWW.EVERONSEO.CO.UK

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @EVERONUK FOR HINTS, TIPS AND ADVICE ON CURRENT IT ISSUES

0113 225 OPEN MON-FRI 9AM-6.30PM CUSTOMER PARKING AVAILABLE

DATA RECOVERY

WEB DESIGN & SEO SERVICES

WEB DESIGN & SEO SERVICES

IT SERVICES: WWW.EVERON.CO.UK

87 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 3QQ (Opposite Kwik Fit in Chapel Allerton) Providing cost effective IT solutions for over years IT SERVICES: WWW.EVERON.CO.UK WEB20SERVICES: WWW.EVERONSEO.CO.UK

OR VISIT

OR VISIT

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @EVERONUK FOR HINTS, TIPS AND ADVICE ON CURRENT IT ISSUES WEB SERVICES: WWW.EVERONSEO.CO.UK

QUICK TURNAROUND - NO FIX NO FEE IT SERVICES: WWW.EVERON.CO.UK

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @EVERONUK FOR HINTS, TIPS AND ADVICE ON CURRENT IT ISSUES

OPEN MON-FRI 9AM-6.30PM CUSTOMER PARKING AVAILABLE

87 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 3QQ

eeds Photographic S o c i e t y ’s 2015/16 programme of meetings and Photo: events starts on Tuesday 8th Viveca Koh September.

It features illustrated talks by keynote speakers as well as by the society’s own members.

There will be in-house and interclub competitions and less formal evenings where members may submit images for discussion and critique.

The society also organises photography outings. Last season saw trips to Appleby Horse Fair, Temple Newsam, Otley Chevin and Brimham Rocks.

The first meeting on 8th September (7.30pm) features a talk

by Viveca Koh (FRPS), an acclaimed

London-based fine art photographer with a fascination for small details.

Her intriguing images include a curious mix of urban exploration with fine art photography. (There will be a £5 fee for non-members refundable against membership fee).

Leeds Photographic Society is a friendly group of enthusiasts who meet regularly to share and develop their interest in photography. The membership (currently over 90) includes a wide range of skill levels, from beginner to enthusiast and professional. New members of all abilities are welcome. The society meets Tuesdays, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN. Full programme details are available www.lps1852.co.uk

32

Arts & Culture

Shakespeare’s Richard III (history’s most misunderstood monarch) comes to West Yorkshire Playhouse in a powerful new production from 25th September – 17th October.

He thinks he can’t feel guilt but is then torn apart by the consequences

irected by Mark Ro s e n b l a t t (w h o s e previous work at the Playhouse includes, Uncle Vanya, Untold Stories and Of Mice and Men), Richard III is the most bloodthirsty and brutal of Shakespeare’s history plays – a dark, funny vision of dirty politics and the price we are prepared to pay for power. It examines the consequences of killing and the guilt and fallout following such diabolical acts.

“I’ve been thinking about this play for years”, said Mark.

“I was really drawn to the fact that it’s about an angry outsider trying to shake things up, and all the cunning things he does to get what he wants. But when do you actually cross the line and your conscience click in?

He thinks he can’t feel guilt but is then torn apart by the consequences of killing. We watch the effect it has on his mind.”

The title role is played by Reece Dinsdale, who has a long association with the Playhouse. In fact he performed in ‘Wild Oats’ the theatre’s opening production 25 years ago! Reece last appeared at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in the highly acclaimed ‘Untold Stories’, playing Alan Bennett, when he also worked with Mark.

He says the challenge is how to portray Richard’s lust for power, but at the same time exude charm and charisma.

“Alan Bennett and Richard III couldn’t be further apart!” said Mark. “Reece is so energetic and cares so much about what he does. Here he is in a strange psychological space….it’s going to be very interesting.”

The setting of the play is contemporary but has no particular year or context.

Conor Murphy’s design creates a strange, surreal world. The state of Richard’s mind, and his confusion after such terrible acts, is reflected in this stark, minimalistic design.

Tickets are available from 0113 213 770 and online at wyp. org.uk

34

Community News

This September we celebrate our tenth year of publishing a community magazine in North Leeds! e launched ‘The Headingley Directory’ in September 2005, which coincided neatly with the first ‘Celebrate Headingley’, whose poster was emblazoned in bright pink on the cover of our 28-page debut. Meanwood Matters followed hot on its heels in 2006; then the individual Weetwood, Adel, Cookridge, Horsforth, Bramhope and Pool-in-Wharfedale ‘Life’ magazines a year later. We even pushed on to Otley, Menston and Ilkley for a while!

We soon realised that there were too many balls in the air! So we drew in our horns, dropped Otley, Menston and Ilkley and moved instead to Chapel Allerton, Moortown, Roundhay and Allwoodley – giving us a nice sweep across North Leeds.

We increased both the physical size and the pagination of the magazine in 2011 and today we produce just two editions – one for LS6, LS16 and LS18, and the other for LS7, LS8, and LS17 – both under the name North Leeds Life, both currently at 100 + pages.

Although it has been a bit of a roller coaster ride, publishing our magazines has been a real privilege. We have met wonderful people and never cease to be amazed at people’s determination and invention. We have discovered

Pictured: David, Kyle, Carole, Jack, Rachael & Brendan

clubs and organisations and introduced them to others. We have helped local organisations grow from strength to strength.

We have given people a voice, encouraged participation and marveled at what a vibrant community North Leeds is.

Of course, we couldn’t operate without the support of our brilliant advertisers.

Our first edition had just 29 advertisers (nearly half of whom still advertise with us today!) and now we regularly feature over 200 local businesses.

Today we remain a tight little team – still family run, independent, and without any

We remain a tight little team

association whatsoever with any other publication. Jack Campbell is MD. Kyle Harvey is responsible for how great the magazine looks; Brendan Campbell is on editorial and reviews; Rachael Stafford and David Smith are our sales team; and yours truly wields the red pen!

In addition, we couldn’t function without Selvyn Bingham of Letterbox It Distribution, who has been delivering NLL to homes and businesses for over seven years.

Here’s to the next ten!

Wiltshire Farm Foods.

Just heat, and eat.

It really is that easy. A conventional oven or a microwave will do the job, just leaving you to enjoy!

We offer a choice of over 300 tasty dishes, including special diet options. Our meals are created using carefully selected ingredients, frozen and then delivered with free delivery by your local team. They can be stored in the freezer and cooked in minutes.

What’s more there’s no commitment. Order what you want, when you want. Mealtimes taken care of. Simple.

Chicken & Vegetable Casserole £2.95 Great Value Pack only £19.95 5 main courses with vegetables: Roast Lamb in Mint Gravy Roast Chicken Breast with Stuffing Pork & Leek Sausages with Somerset Cider Gravy Shepherds Pie Chicken & Vegetable Pie 2 desserts: Summer Fruit Crumble & Custard Jam Sponge & Custard Order code VP2

Main meals from £2.95

FREE Delivery

24 years of great service

For your FREE brochure, or to order our Great Value Pack, call us today on

01845 578784

wiltshirefarmfoods.com

GET TWO HALF PRICE HAIRCUTS FOR JUST £17.50 EACH WHEN YOU BOOK FOR SEPTEMBER

Plus get a FREE ‘Milkshake’ shampoo/conditioner/ styling gel gift pack “Really pleased with my haircut; definitely one of the best I’ve ever had! 10/10 Would recommend.”

CUT PRICE CUTS! ROCK PAMPER SCISSORS

Tabitha, Leeds

evolve

Book online at www.rockpamperscissors.co.uk /evolve up to 30 th September 2015 123A Vicar Lane, Leeds LS1 6PJ 0113 234 1130

MA RC STY LIS T

BREATHE NEW LIFE

INTO YOUR OLD KITCHEN FREE QUOTES

SAVE £1000s • Renew doors, worktops, handles • New appliances • Granite, timber, quartz & laminate worktops • Made-to-measure kitchen & bedroom doors Less stress. Less mess. Saving over 40% less cost!

STE

583683

W

ART ATSON

Gas • Kitchens • Bathrooms Ltd Tel: 0113 3204 455 / 07973 600 250 / www.connectionboilers.co.uk

EXPERIENCED

& EFFICIENT

CONVEYANCING No completion - No fee Free online case tracking

Ask for

Lee Daniels

0113 399 6180 8 offices in & around Leeds.

Chapel Allerton Office 120 Harrogate Rd Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 4NY

North-Leeds-Life-Mag-Conveyancing_Sept2014_Complete.indd 1

10/3/2014 12:52:00 PM

Community News

38

n the early part of this year, the Steering Group for Headingley Neighbourhood Plan consulted with all those who live, work or study in Headingley Neighbourhood.

They circulated over 5,000 leaflets and contacted nearly 300 organisations. Since then, they have been studying the results.

The first thing that they asked about was the whole purpose of the Plan – its Vision. A public meeting last year canvassed views on what people wanted for Headingley.

Residents said things like, ‘a village in a city … safe and friendly, for everyone’, ‘a cleaner more family centred place’, and ‘families return

to the area, a balance of young and old, residents and transients’.

These views are borne out by the realities: there is an imbalance between the generations in Headingley, there are too few children to sustain the community in the long term, and it is difficult for families to move into the Neighbourhood.

Leeds Core Strategy ‘aims for Leeds to be … fair, sustainable and inclusive’.

And the National Planning Policy Framework says, ‘local planning authorities should create sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities’.

So it seemed sensible to suggest that the Vision should

Embers have been supplying fireplaces, wood burning stoves and flue systems since 1986.

The vision is to develop a sustainable, inclusive and mixed community in Headingley

be ‘to develop a sustainable, inclusive and mixed community in Headingley’.

The responses were overwhelmingly positive. There were some criticisms that the Vision was ‘bland’ or ‘general’ or ‘an advertising slogan’.

Others suggested expanding the Vision – ‘encourage health and wellbeing’, or ‘create opportunities for employment and business’. But of all the responses, only a few had reservations, and 96% were supportive.

T o f o l l o w progress, visit www. headingleyneighbourhoodplan. org.uk

Embers

Tel: 0113 230 44 24 info@embersleeds.co.uk Showroom: 28 Monkbridge Road (Just a minutes drive from Waitrose in Meanwood!)

From Grill the

ea onth’s F ture Flavo

M his

T

ur

sept 4th

BBQ special Two courses for £14

Starters

BLT Sliders Lime & Chilli Prawn Skewers Grilled Halloumi & Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic Bread & Balsamic Glaze

Mains

Spiced BBQ Chicken

with Sweetcorn Succotash & Fried Okra

BBQ Ribs

with Coleslaw & Chips

Beer Braised Pork Sausages & Onions with Macaroni Cheese & Greens

To compliment our ‘From the Grill’ dishes we also have a full Menu with many more choices (including Steaks) to suit all tastes.

View it online at www.caringforlife.co.uk

Future Feature Dish Oct 2nd - Nose to Tail Beef

EvEning Dining at

the

GRANARY

RestauRant

@thegranarycafe Crag House Farm

Book Today 0113 2303600 See our Special Evenings at: www.caringforlife.co.uk

Caring For Life, Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7NH.

Community News

40

The Leeds branch of the National Trust regularly raises money for local National Trust properties and members recently visited East Riddlesden Hall near Keighley to deliver a cheque from their latest fundraising activities and see how the last year’s donation was used.

Pictured: Jane Pronay, Jane Guest, Jonathan Brewer, John Sturges & Jill Saunders.

hey spent a lovely afternoon at the Hall, where guides in original 18th century costumes showed them around. Interestingly, one of the members is a direct descendant of Grace Murgatroyd, eldest sister of the man who actually bought the Hall in 1638 and was responsible for the development of the eastern portion with its grand two-storied porch.

The group handed the substantial cheque over to Property Manager Jonathan Brewer. Then Head Gardener Jill Saunders spoke about the new Dye Garden, which the group’s donations made possible. They also enjoyed a house tour, canal walk, and a magnificent cream tea made by the Friends of East Riddlesden Hall.

The Leeds National Trust group has over 300 members and has just celebrated its 40th year. It meets at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley, from October to April and has an interesting year round programme of outings, lunches, talks, fundraising events and holidays. You can be a local member without joining the main National Trust.

The next meeting is on Tuesday 13th October at 10am you can attend as a visitor. For membership enquiries, please contact Christina Sherborne cmsherborne@btopenworld.com

The SSAFA in West Yorkshire A commemoration service was held at Wakefield Cathedral recently to celebrate the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) 130 years of service in West Yorkshire.

Today, SSAFA is the oldest military charity in the UK, helping veterans and serving military personnel, their families and carers in a variety of ways – such as sourcing and supplying goods and services such as fridges, washing machines, furniture, mobility scooters etc. It does this by approaching the regimental welfare funds of the regiment served with, going as far back as World War II and National Service.

And, it continually adapts to the changing needs of our Forces and their families.

In 1944, General Montgomery wrote “In the knowledge that his family at home is being well cared for by SSAFA, the soldier fighting overseas may wholeheartedly devote himself to his duty”.

If you are serving or have ever served in the Royal Navy, Regular or Territorial Army or the RAF, then SSAFA is there for you and your family. In West Yorkshire SSAFA has 60 caseworkers and fundraisers, but is always on the lookout for more volunteers. If you feel you can help by either becoming a caseworker, fundraiser or helper, contact 0113 244 9254 or wyorkshire@ssafa.org.uk

Community News

42

News From Your Councillor CLLR

BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Permitted Development Changes In the last few years, changes to permitted development have allowed more flexibility than previously. They allow certain types of development to go ahead without the need for planning permission. The idea is to help businesses to make best use of their premises; deliver more homes; support high streets and retailers; and allow larger home and business extensions

osaic, a mentoring initiative founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, introduces positive role models to less advantaged pupils in primary schools. The aim is to lift their aspirations.

Mentors work with students from Years 4 and 5 (ages 9 /10) and their parents on subjects like good communication and citizenship.

Students are encouraged to think about their career aspirations and to broaden their horizons in terms of their education and work ambitions.

where they are sustainable and support the reuse of buildings.

They were initially for a period of three years, which would have run out in 2016, but has now been extended to 2019, but it is not permanent.

Business use of buildings has various classifications, and changes between one use and another will be made more easily using the new permitted development rights. For example, retailers can now provide for one ‘click and collect’ facility within the curtilage of their premises, without permission.

Floor space and height must be within the allowable limits.

Shops can change to financial and professional services without planning permission for change of use.

More controversial is the increase in allowable larger house extensions. Planning permission is no longer required for depth of single storey extensions up to eight metres (previously 4m) for detached houses and up to six

Mosaic is currently recruiting successful, positive volunteers to be role models and to inspire these young people. Mentors work in teams and have the opportunity to meet a diverse network through the sessions, as well as creating links in the community. There is great scope for self-development and improving leadership skills and it is incredibly rewarding.

The programme runs for ten weeks with nine classroom sessions and a graduation event.

metres (previously 3m) for other house types, in non-protected areas. There is still a requirement for neighbour notification but where no objections are received within 21 days, permission is automatically granted.

Figures gathered by Leeds City Council show that, compared to other councils, objections by neighbours are very few - around 6%, as opposed to up to 50%. As there is no requirement for planning permission, this translates into lost revenue for the Council, as each application would attract a fee and the Council estimates a loss of £56,000 in fees from householder extensions that would have required permission previously. However, the fee of £172 never covered the actual cost of administering the applications – so there could an overall cost saving to the Council.

www.barryanderson.yourcllr. com Twitter @barryanderson19

For the academic year 2015/16 Mosaic will be working with Primary Schools in the North Leeds area including Bankside, Gledhow, Talbot and St Matthews C Of E Primary Schools, and Castleton, Armley, and St. Bartholomew’s C of E Primary Schools in Armley A training session will be held Wednesday 16th September. For details, contact 0113 205 8208, leah. larkin@bitc.org.uk or register your details at www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk

jason child bathrooms

design and installation

An eye for detail, a passion for quality All requirements catered for, from simple cost effective updates to complex state of the art refurbishments, tailored to meet all budgets

www.jasonchildbathrooms.co.uk • Cookridge 0113 2678530

44

Community News

The Headingley Festival of Ideas is coming back and will run from 3rd – 17th October, and this year the theme is ‘Change’. he Festival is made up of a series of exciting, community-led events that aim to bring people together and inspire debate and discussion.

It is designed to appeal to Headingley’s diverse community as a whole, providing something for everyone.

The opening event, ‘Actions for Sustainable Headingley’, run by Headingley Carbon Conversations, will bring together groups working on environmental sustainability and climate change.

Other planned events include local poets performing new works written specially for the Festival; ‘Sound Tracks to Change’, featuring the Friends of Lawnswood Choir; ‘Experience change’ – a participative Daoist workshop by Lishi Tai Chi; ‘Comic Power’ by James Armstrong; and ‘Musical Changes’ – a jazz evening.

Plus, you will be able to

find out how to use one’s voice for change; there will be an art installation at LeftBank; an exploration of Christian Pacifism; and a look at the kind of life changes experienced both by refugees and Ibi Knill, a well known Holocaust survivor.

The Festival was inspired by the late Richard Crossley, OBE, a long-standing Headingley resident who was involved in many community activities, and is now run by a Festival committee of volunteers. A number of businesses, organisations, and the Ward Councillors have all supported fundraising efforts.

The full programme will be available in September at HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley (0113 275 4548), local shops and venues, and Headingley Farmers’ Market on 12th September.

For more information, contact headingley.festivalofideas@ gmail.com, or visit

w w w . h e a d i n g l e y developmenttrust.org.uk/festivalof-ideas or Facebook.

APPS Counselling Adolescents with pressures looking at potential & Skills Bespoke counselling solutions for teenagers with problems Anxiety & Depression • Anger control • Body image problems Divorce & Loss • Eating disorders • Family conflict Internet & gaming addictions Low self-esteem • Self-harm • Substance misuse Practices in Wetherby, Harrogate & Leeds

Contact Adrienne Crew Mobile 07715267676 E.mail Adrienne.e2@gmail.com

hen Greta Earnshaw joined and then volunteered at Horsforth Live at Home, she had no idea just how much was on offer.

In addition to the company, friendship and support for the older people of Horsforth, she found a huge variety of activities.

“On Mondays members can do an exercise class or enjoy a pub lunch, walks, and crafts”, she told us. “Tuesday is bacon sandwiches day, followed by dancing.

Wednesday is when members are taken shopping in the mini-bus.

There’s a lunch club on Thursdays, which is great value, and there’s indoor bowls too. Friday is mobile phone morning, where members are taught how to do simple things

like texting so they can keep in touch with their friends and families. Holidays are arranged at very reasonable prices too.

“We also have a singing group once a month which we call our ReminiSing group where people can come and enjoy songs which mean a lot to them.

There are word sheets, but it is surprising how many of the words people remember. It’s great for the memory!”

Last year, Horsforth Live at Home partnered with the local British Red Cross in a project called

HomeWard. Older people living alone may struggle with things like keeping food stocks up or remembering to take medication.

Volunteers provide services such as bedside and community befriending, practical and social support. Already this scheme has supported 150 people.

If you are over 60, live in Horsforth and would like to join Live at Home, call in on a Tuesday or Thursday. At present there are 564 members and 70 volunteers.

They are always looking for volunteers, so drop in and talk it over.

For further details, call 0113 259 1511, email horsforth. liveathome@mha.org.uk or visit www.mha.org.uk

Community News

46

arly indications suggest general support for the draft policies outlined in the Policy Intentions Document that was distributed to all households in Adel. Detailed feedback will be provided in due course on the policies and the ideas for the use of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

The next stage will be to consult with statutory agencies on the proposals. Having the feedback from the local area is powerful evidence of community expectations.

Members of the Forum have continued to consult the community, attending the two Adel School Summer Fairs, a church

Feedback from the local area is powerful evidence of community expectations

Time for Tea! St Gemma’s Hospice is asking people to hold a Time for Tea event at home, at work or at school to raise money towards patient care during Hospice Care Week in October.

coffee morning and the open meeting of the Neighbourhood Forum.

The next meeting of the Forum will be 23rd September, 7.30pm at Adel War Memorial Association. Douglas Louis, the local authority’s Countryside Officer, has asked to meet with us.

This will provide an opportunity to consider how Leeds City Council can support our objectives re green space and access to Adel Woods and Golden Acre.

For comments or further information contact Ian Bond, Joint Chairman, at bondster@ btinternet.com or visit www. adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk

ospice Care Week is an annual week of activity to raise the profile of hospice care across the UK. Hospices all over the country take part, holding a week of celebration and action, to help change people’s perceptions of hospice care.

The money raised from your Time for Tea event will help St Gemma’s staff to provide personalised care and support to more people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

“Time for Tea is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues, friends and family”, said Jenny Dixon, Fundraiser at St Gemma’s. “By just making a brew and having fun you’ll be making a real difference and raising vital funds for your local hospice.”

Everyone taking part will receive a free fundraising pack which includes recipe cards, bunting, invitations and stickers, plus much more to make your tea party a success! For further details, contact 0113 218 5555, timefortea@stgemma.co.uk or visit www.st-gemma. co.uk/timefortea

Meanwood Churches Working Together InterACT, a partnership organisation brought together by four churches in the Meanwood area, had a busy Summer – including the Meanwood Olympics, a fun day for families run by Zest Health for Life, and a holiday club in August.

They are now preparing for the year ahead. They have planned an eight week parenting course for parents of children aged 6-15. They also run free weekly Play and Learn sessions for the U-5s and their parents and carers, at Meanwood Community Centre.

There will also be an eight week drum and percussion ensemble, led by professional musician, Jamie Fletcher; and a board games day on 26th September. Other weekly activities include Monday Night Youth Club, Drama Club (ages 7-14), Craft for Kids (5-8s) and Make It! craft sessions, all at Stainbeck Church LS7 2PP. The vision of InterACT has always been to work with others to see transformation in both the churches and local community.

For further information, contact Vanessa Brown on 07961 535767, vanessa@ interact.uk.net, or www. interact.uk.net

NEW! THE FANTASTIC MYRTLE ‘SEASON TICKET’

At Work

Make a difference

At Home

At School

Get your free fundraising pack now!

0113 218 5555 www.st-gemma.co.uk/timefortea timefortea@st-gemma.co.uk #timefortea #hospicecareweek

on

lin

e

y th

5th-11 October 2015

Organise your own Tea Party in October Make a brew

e

nd

nl O Av

ai

la

bl

www.myrtletavern.com

Time F r Tea

ba

r

or

£5

Email: myrtletavern@gmail.com

th

@TheMyrtleTavern

hi

The Myrtle Tavern Meanwood

be

Tel: 0113 275 2101

Offers available during: • All Leeds Rhinos games • All our televised Premiership games • Selected Championship games • All Champions League games

e

Parkside Road, Leeds LS6 4NE

Get yours today for EXCLUSIVE OFFERS including: • £3 per pint for Coors Light & Leeds Pale • 25% off Sunday Lunch

Registered Charity No. 1015941

48

Home & Garden

a g t a i l s a re a m o n g t h e m o st attractive and fascinating birds to be seen around the UK. The pied wagtail is by far the most common – a bird as much at home in supermarket car parks as in farmland. It has a black and white head, black back, white underparts and a long black and white tail. It announces its presence with a whistling call that sounds like ‘chizzwit!’, and feeds mainly on insects and caterpillars.

In Winter pied wagtails roost communally, sometimes in trees in town centres – so listen out for large groups twittering away as Christmas shoppers hurry by below oblivious.

Grey wagtails have the longest tails of the three, and are elegant birds,

blue-grey above and bright yellow beneath. Mostly a bird of streams and rivers, they can turn up on any patch of water in Winter, including canals like the Leeds-Liverpool, and urban rivers such as the Aire.

Yellow wagtails are the only migratory wagtail, with many subspecies breeding throughout Europe.

Our race is called ‘flavissima’ – the ‘most yellow’ – and is a stunning bird with a vibrant yellow face and underparts, and an olive green back.

It breeds in riversides and arable fields, but has sadly declined by over 50% in the last 25 years, possibly due to changes in farming practice.

Leeds RSPB Group

HEALTH & FITNESS

“Ready To Love What You See In The Mirror Again?”

Join our New Well-Woman Pilates Course Visit http://hendrickshealth.com/myemotionalguide And Download your free guide today

Tel: 07921 178228 email: Info@hendrickshealth.com

HAIR MODELS REQUIRED On Wednesdays For Root Colour from £5 Foils Root from £10 The Hair Studio, 64a Otley Road Far Headingley, LS6 4BA Tel 0113 274 0513 • www.thehairstudioleeds.co.uk

Marshalls Award Winner

• Gardens Marshalls National Award Winner – Best Driveway Transformation • Driveways •Driveways •• Paths Gardens • Gardens •Patios •• Patios Driveways • Driveways •• Drainage •Gardens Paths • Paths Protect your • investment •Paths • Patios Patios with a Hard Landscaping Guarantee •Drainage • Drainage Rawdon 0113•250Drainage 5878 Mobile 07971 533 051

info@pawson-paving.co.uk www.pawson-paving.co.uk J S Pawson Civils Guarantee Ltd Protect your investment with a Hardwith Landscaping Guarantee Protect your investment a Hard Landscaping

Menston 01943 873 144 Mobile 07971 533 Rawdon 0113 250 5878 07971 533 051 Rawdon 0113Mobile 250 5878 Mobile 07971 533051 051

info@pawson-paving.co.uk www.pawson-paving.co.uk info@pawson-paving.co.uk www.pawson-paving.co.uk J S PawsonJSCivils Ltd info@pawson-paving.co.uk www.pawson-paving.co.uk pawsonpaving@live.co.uk Pawson

J S Pawson Civils

50

Home & Garden

Beautiful light, mellow colours and a plentiful

By this time

harvest make this a special month in the

Larger

garden. Throw in some late summer sunshine

annual

and you have perfection.

weeds

Keep calm and carry on weeding There are two types of weeds: annual ones which tend to come up quickly from seeds but are easy to pull out, and perennial ones which usually anchor themselves with a deep root (like dandelions) or spread by runners and roots (like bindweed and couch grass).

If you have lots of annual weed seedlings growing they can be hoed off on a dry day – just slice the sharp blade of the hoe across the surface of the soil and the weed seedlings will be severed from their roots to wither and die on the surface. The roots will not survive. Larger annual weeds can usually be pulled up by hand. The perennial sort is not so easy. They

need to be dug up carefully and all traces of anything that can re-grow such as roots, seeds, and for some plants even sections of stems, have to be removed.

I like to put as much as I can on the compost heap so when I’m weeding I have two buckets – one for the things that go into the council garden waste bin, such as seed heads along with runners and roots of anything that might spread. The other is for annual weeds (with or without roots) and any weed plant leaves - all can be safely used to make compost.

pinks can be looking decidedly straggly

can usually be pulled up by hand.

The perennial

Free Plants for Next Year sort is not Every year we buy plants to put in pots and brighten up our patios. Two favourites of mine

of year the

so easy

are deliciously fragrant pinks and scented pelargoniums. By this time of year the pinks can be looking decidedly straggly. You can use them to create new plants for next year – here’s how…. When they become leggy, gently tug at a shoot of new growth until it comes away from the main plant. Remove any flower buds and push the small pieces into a pot filled with a 50:50 mix of compost and horticultural grit. Keep in a shady spot out of full sun. In six to eight weeks they will be rooted and ready to pot up. Keep in a cool place with good ventilation and drainage until Spring.

A similar technique also works for the geraniums – just snip off a healthy shoot from the base, strip off the bottom few leaves and put into the same mix as the pinks. Once potted on into their own pots whey will thrive on a cool windowsill over Winter.

perennial ones which usually anchor themselves with a deep root (like dandelions)

Tracy Foster www .tracyfostergarden design.co.uk

Learn to Design Your Own Garden Classes for 2015 Want to change your garden but don’t know where to start?

Let Chelsea gold medal winner Tracy Foster show you how Small friendly classes to explain every step of the process and give you the confidence to have a go Weekdays - 8 classes lasting 2 hours

contact Tracy for more information

tel: 0113 2667828 email: info@tracyfostergardendesign.co.uk

ROXTON TREE SERVICES ALL ASPECTS OF TREE AND HEDGE WORK UNDERTAKEN • Crown lifting & general pruning • Large & dangerous trees safely removed • Hedge reduction/removal • Tree Preservation Orders checked • Stump grinding • Woodchip available

We have never experienced anything like the response levels we achieved with North Leeds Life.

David Lawless, Green Thumb Lawn Treatments

• Seasoned logs for sale (free delivery) • Domestic & commercial • Fully qualified & insured • All work carried out to BS3998

FREE QUOTATIONS TEL: 0113 226 0993 MOB: 07773 298 770 EMAIL: roxtontreeservices@gmail.com

52

Sound & Vision

Widescreen Weekend, at the National Media Museum in Bradford from 15th – 18th October, is set to present an array of classics and rarities. The Museum is one of only three venues in the world capable of screening 70mm widescreen, three-strip Cinerama and 35mm film formats under one roof.

“This is the 19th Widescreen Weekend at the National Media Museum, and we continue to celebrate and enjoy some of the most remarkable cinematic experiences ever filmed”, said Duncan McGregor, Widescreen Weekend Curator. “The weekend mixes cast-iron classics, modern day widescreen films, and a few lesser-known titles. It demonstrates that throughout the history of the movies, cinema technology has constantly pushed the boundaries to provide the most exciting spectacle possible.”

The weekend will feature the

classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! (1955, dir.

Fred Zinneman), celebrating the 60th anniversary of the film. Other highlights are a 70mm screening of Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (1968) on Pictureville’s immersive curved screen – the only cinema outside the USA capable of showing the seminal sci-fi epic in this format - and the European premiere of the digitally restored ‘The Best of Cinerama’ (1963), which is the only Cinerama film yet to be shown at the Museum. And, there’ll be a dynamic three-projector screening of ‘How

Cast-iron classics, modern day widescreen films, and a few lesserknown titles

the West Was Won’ (1962) from an authentic Technicolor print.

The Weekend also hosts the second Student Widescreen Film of the Year award, continuing the Museum’s collaboration with BKSTS, The International Moving Image Society, in the society’s promotion of widescreen aesthetics and production values in UK film schools, with competition screenings of new short films.

Widescreen Weekend four-day passes (from £65) are available from www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/ widescreen until 30th September.

The

Home of

Carpets10%

DISCOU WITH T NT HIS AD

Over 500,000 sq metres of carpet always in stock Over 5,000 sq metres of roll ends in stock Ample free parking Open 7 days a week Guaranteed expert fitting service Interest-free credit available

GUARANTEED NOT TO BE BEATEN ON PRICE Metal Beds Leather Beds Children’s Beds Divan Beds Mattresses All for immediate delivery KD Carpets, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD Tel: 0113 281 9770 New Store, 71 Domestic Street, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9SG Tel: 0113 243 0961 Stores also at Harrogate, Knaresborough and Wetherby www.kdcarpets.com www.kdbeds.com

54

Sound & Vision

his October cult cabaret trio The Tiger Lillies uncover the delight, despair and delirium that lies beneath the surface of Cole Porter’s more romantic and mysterious works in ‘Love for Sale’.

In typical Tiger Lillies style, this twisted and grimy cabaret will reimagine some of Porter’s best loved classics including ‘My Heart Belongs to Daddy’, ‘Love for Sale’ and ‘Miss Otis Regrets’ as well as hits from his most famous musicals.

This concert is the perfect darkly humorous complement to Opera North’s upcoming production of Porter’s feverishly spirited classic musical ‘Kiss Me,Kate’ which opens

B

at Leeds Grand Theatre on Monday 21st September.

“I couldn’t think of a more fitting group than the other-worldly Tiger Lillies to show that behind the gaiety and glamour, there is a darker side to Porter’s music”, said Dominic Gray, Opera North’s Projects Director. “A side of thieves and prostitutes shifting between a major and minor feeling – in fact the song ‘Love for Sale’ was banned from

entley rothers

Sliding Sash Window Specialist

the radio following moral outrage.”

‘Love For Sale’ will be at Howard Assembly Room on Saturday 31st October, 7.45pm Tickets from 0844 848 2727 or howardassemblyroom.co.uk

Sliding SaSh

windowS

Bentley brothers specialise in the manufacture and installation of sliding sash windows and bespoke doors.

Established in 1989 we are a family owned and run business using traditional joinery methods but incorporating modern draught seal technology.

Bentley brothers are certified users of Accoya timber and Teknos paint systems.

Albert Works, Mount Pleasant Road, Pudsey LS28 7DY Tel: 0113 236 1384 Email: info@bentleybros.co.uk Web: www.bentleybros.co.uk

A Family Business Trusted Since 1978

Find us on:

facebook

R

TOP QUALITY MANUFACTURERS Windows, Doors, & Conservatories.

Security, Quality, & Value Is Our Promise to You

Our Best Quote FIRST TIME EVERY TIME No False Discounts

Call now for a free quote :

0800 Visit 0740 140 our website : www.regencywindows.co.uk

Units 11-12, Usher St. Business Park, Bradford BD4 7DS 01274 729412 Showroom: 82 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 01943 884440

Yale R

FENSA Reg No:13883

Approved Installer

Approved Installer

sales@regencywindows.co.uk

56

Sound & Vision

Sounds on the Streets is a busking competition run by Simon on the Streets, an independent charity that works with people who are homeless and rootless, especially those with issues related to rough sleeping. The competition is open to all street musicians. The aim is to highlight the city’s street music talent whilst raising funds and awareness of the charity’s work.

he competition heats will take place the 5-8th October in Leeds Trinity Kitchens, a semi –final will be held on 9th October as part of the Light Night festival and the Grand Final will be on the 9th December.

We might have a romantic idea of buskers as homeless people with a guitar and a talent.

The reality is that this is not the case, the vast majority of buskers are musicians in their own right, and they are not living on the streets. However, there are key connections between street music and the work of Simon on the Streets.

Music requires and invokes empathy, which is the key skill practiced by the Simon on the Streets team in their outreach, street based work. The hope is that the sound of the streets will be truly reflected in the competition, with an array of eclectic and diverse musical voices. Applications will be accepted up until 27th September.

If you are a musician and would like to enter please complete your application here: bitly.com/soundsonthestreets and please do share and help spread the word.

For more info on Simon on the Streets go to http:// simononthestreets.co.uk/

Find us on Twitter Jazz in September Sun 6 Sept

Jazz Sunday @Chapel Allerton Festival 12.30-7pm

Sun 13 Sept

Elliot Galvin Trio@Seven Arts 1.30pm

Sun 20 Sept

Two Jazz Duos @SevenArts 1.30pm

Sun 27 Sept

The Cooker (soul jazz) @SevenArts 1.30pm

Details and tickets www.sevenjazz.co.uk

@ northleedslife

Cut your heating bills by 35% with a new boiler from BASI As part of our 25 year celebrations, we are offering £200 scrappage for your old boiler.

Boiler Swap OFFER

Full Heating OFFER

Supply and install ‘A’ rated Worcester Bosch boiler

Supply and install ‘A’ rated Worcester Bosch boiler

Flush of your existing system

7 new radiators

Magnetic sludge filter

Magnetic sludge filter

8 year warranty

8 year warranty

All from just

£1500

All from just

Or £19.39 per month*

After scrappage allowance

£3000

Or £38.79 per month**

After scrappage allowance

48hr FITTING AVAILABLE

CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR FREE SURVEY WITH A QUALIFIED ENGINEER

0800 980 6018

500 LEEDS RD, BRADFORD, BD3 9RU WWW.BASIHEATING.CO.UK

*Representative example. Cash price £1500. No deposit. 120 x monthly payments of £19.39. Total amount payable £2326.80. Representative APR 9.9% **Representative example. Cash price £3000. No deposit. 120 x monthly payments of £38.79. Total amount payable £4654.80. Representative APR 9.9%

Sound & Vision

58

he Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to The Carriageworks on 23rd September, featuring a brand new selection of the world’s most captivating ocean-themed short films.

The festival, which originates in Australia, will be shown in 24 towns and cities across the UK. Designed to mesmerise and enthral, it showcases over two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Heart-stopping shots of big wave surfing and adrenalininducing scenes of divers

Over two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface

swimming with sharks will leave audiences on the edges of their seats. The films also encourage viewers to dive head first into ocean culture as the festival is filled with touching interviews and insightful narrations from the characters whose lives are inspired by the ocean.

Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and their restorative powers, and the creatures that call them home.

The Ocean Film Festival will donate 25p from every ticket sold to Project Aware, a growing movement of scuba divers protecting the ocean, and Surfers Against Sewage – an environmental charity protecting

the UK’s oceans, waves and beaches.

Tickets are available from The Carriagworks To find out more about the festival, visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk

BOSTON SPA ● HORSFORTH ● MEANWOOD GUISELEY ● SEACROFT ● MORLEY ● ROTHWELL

Want to learn to play an instrument or sing?

Already play but want to improve? Get expert tuition and friendly support at...

m me! Fro Play or s welco sing in to s All age p a group u – ro all leve g s er-5 ls of ex s fun und le perienc b in m e differen s n e e d e c t music advan styles Great value for mo ney – affordable rates wit h concessions and special offers

facebook.com/leedsartforms @artformsleeds www.artformsleeds.co.uk

Antiques Expert as seen and heard on TV and Radio REGULAR SPECIALIST AUCTIONS: Antiques, paintings, china, furniture, vinyl, books, coins, militaria, jewellery, silver, gold and all kinds of collectibles.

Probate and insurance valuations Removals and house clearance

Our specialist sales are offered to over 100 countries Official auctioneers to Leeds City Council

www.garydon.co.uk

TEL: 0113 248 3333

Curtis Buildings, Berking Avenue, Leeds LS9 9LF contact@garydon.co.uk

A discussion into the healing method of Christ Jesus as found in Christian Science International speaker, Kari Mashos, is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Saturday, 26th September 2015 - 2.30pm St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Road, Far Headingley, Leeds LS16 5JT

Sound & Vision

60

The

FILM

REVIEW

BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

THE LEGEND OF BARNEY THOMSON DIRECTED BY: : ROBERT CARLYLE STARRING: : ROBERT CARLYLE, EMMA THOMPSON, RAY WINSTONE CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 96 MINS obert Carlyle, a skilled actor with an impressive and varied body of work behind him, makes a promising, if flawed, directorial debut with this grim, grimy, gleefully macabre black comedy of errors.

Carlyle plays the titular Barney, an awkward, shorttempered Glaswegian barber brimming with resentment and bitterness. Barney’s miserable existence, split between the indignities he suffers in his workplace and at the hands of his harridan of a mother (Emma Thompson), grows ever more desperate as a series of unfortunate events see his fortunes become entwined with those of a serial killer.

The serial killer storyline is established at the outset as the film sets out its stall with grisly shots of body parts received through the mail, alerting the audience to the slightly queasy-making nature of the proceedings to follow. We’re introduced to the police on the case, chiefly detective Holdall (Ray Winstone) a grizzled copper from (where else?) London who clearly considers himself to be on the wrong side of the border.

When one of Barney’s colleagues meets an accidental, untimely

standout turn in the film, and one of the chief reasons to recommend it, is Emma Thompson playing radically against type

end Barney becomes a suspect and grows ever more hysterical as things spiral out of his control and the net closes in around him.

If all this doesn’t sound strikingly original then that’s probably because the plot machinations at work here and the tropes employed are so familiar as to appear hackneyed.

Unintentional homicide, mistaken identity, a police/killer game of cat and mouse, a hapless protagonist in over his head and cracking under the pressure; we’ve seen it all done before and often done better. While initially happy to go along for the ride, the dogged trudge of pushing the narrative along, while also trying to exploit the (admittedly rich) potential for characterbased comedy, sees the film lose focus and momentum around

the midway point and a vague sense of exasperation creeps in.

The ‘big reveal’ in the third act is so well signposted that it lacks any discernible impact or surprise.

That said, although The Legend of Barney T h o m s o n promises more on paper than it delivers on screen, it’s not all that bad. It’s well shot with a suitably grubby aesthetic and good use is made of the insalubrious locations. There’s a smattering of amusing comedic set pieces throughout and touches of a vintage rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack adds to the retro-kitchen sinkthrowback feel of the piece.

As for the eye catching cast list, it turns out to be something of a mixed bag. Carlyle, always a forceful screen presence, is decent enough in the lead, even if his Barney as a bag of nerves verges on the hammy, there’s also flashes of the barely contained rage he does so well. Winstone,

usually reliable, often brilliant, is very much phoning it in here, remaining on Ray Winstone Autopilot for the duration. The great Ashley Jenson is criminally underused, as is Tom Courtney who is briefly glimpsed but hilarious when he shows up.

The standout turn in the film, and one of the chief reasons to recommend it, is Emma Thompson playing radically against type. Aided by what I imagine to be some pretty heavy lifting in the hair and make-up department, her Cemolina is presented as a grotesque amalgam of Bet Lynch and Dot Cotton, her skin the colour and texture of distressed oak and leather and her voice (a startlingly convincing Glaswegian accent) scraped from the gutter and applied roughly to the ear. Otherwise, what should be a superb ensemble cast sadly adds up to less than the sum of its parts.

SUPER DISTRIBUTION! As well as the largest door-to-door distribution in Leeds, we are the only local lifestyle magazine available at these supermarkets: Waitrose, Green Road, Meanwood Sainsbury's, Moor Allerton & Moortown Tesco, Roundhay Road Morrisons, Town Street, Horsforth Co-op, Chapel Allerton and Street Lane With a supermarket pick-up rate of over 97% we know that North Leeds Life is being chosen by local residents who really value our community-focused magazines.

T: 0113 274 8776 E: info@northleedslife.co.uk W: www.northleedslife.co.uk

62

ilms at Heart has a great new programme lined up, bringing you some of the best independent films from around the world.

Now in its fourth year, the film club kicks off on 8th September with ‘Love is Strange’ (in association with Scalarama).

This is a poignant New Yorkbased tale of love, family and friendship, brought to life by writer/ director Ira Sachs, and with a stellar cast, that includes Alfred Molina and John Lithgow.

Also scheduled are: USA/Iran film ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’, Leeds born and bred documentary ‘The First Film’, and German/Croatian comedy ‘The Priest’s Children’, to bring some

Sound & Vision

pre-Christmas cheer.

Films at Heart recently received a BFI Neighbourhood Cinema Equipment Fund Grant, which they have used to obtain 50 super comfortable chairs. Be sure to get to HEART early if you want to nab one of these, as they are sure to be very popular! HEART has also installed a new dropdown screen, which enhances the quality of screenings. The committee is always considering ways in which to make the whole film going experience a real treat.

The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley.

Screenings start at 8pm and the café is open until 7.30pm for food and 8pm for drinks and snacks.

Local support keeps this community-run film club going and you are assured of a warm welcome and an excellent, eclectic range of contemporary films.

To be added to the Films at Heart mailing list, please email filmsatheart@gmail.com and check out their Facebook page for the latest news.

Pictured: Love is Strange

Natalie Prass Tue 1 Sep,

Elliot Galvin Trio Sun 13

Richard Dawson Fri 18

Mnozil Brass Fri 25 Sep,

Brudenell Social Club, £12.10.

Sept, 1.30-4pm at Seven Arts.

Sep, Howard Assembly Room,

Leeds Town Hall, £25 / £21.50

Indie pop singer/songwriter

£7/5 Winners 2014 European

contact venue for tickets. Tyne

early bird / £16 under 16s.

from Nashville.

Young Musicians of The

Delta folk hero who sings

Musical virtuosity mixed with

Year in Germany. Technical

songs & plays guitar in his

unique comedy, the ‘Monty

virtuosity, moments of

own inimitable way.

Python of the music world’.

Alex Graham &the Concords Fri 18 Sept.

Spiritualized Fri 25 Sep,

The Polyphonic Spree Mon 14 Sep, Leeds University

8pm at HEART Headingley.

Trippy, cosmic indie-rock.

Union, £19.25. The world’s

Go along & dance to this

foremost exponents of ‘choral

rock’n’roll boogie woogie

symphonic rock’.

band £8/6.

Sep, Key Club, £13.20. The

Her Name Is Calla Tue

Rat Boy Sat 19 Sep, The

coupled with the coolness of

15 Sep, Wharf Chambers,

Wardrobe, £8.80. Indie

The Hives.

£5.50. An evening of

hip-hop rock, all samples,

Music that is atmospheric,

sound effects, slashes of guitar

cinematic & multi-textured.

& machine beats.

Thur 24 Sept, from 8.30pm at

Tomorrow We Sail.

The Jazz Duos Sun 20 Sept

(off Water Lane). Live,

1.30-4pm at Seven Arts £7/5.

Acoustic, Americana roots/

The Bluetones Wed 16

Featuring guitarist Jiannis

Bluegrass/Country music.

Sep, O2 Academy, £23.95. 90s

Pavlidis & Matt Anderson on

Resident bands + guests.

indie band. Also appearing:

sax ; & pianist Declan Forde &

Picking sessions - musicians

The Standard Lamps

Will Howard on sax.

welcome £3. Details: John 267

Sweet Baboo Wed 16 Sep,

Joanna Gruesome Sun 20

Brudenell Social Club, £11.

Sep, Brudenell Social Club,

Sparkling melody & deft

6pm, £11. Fuzz-pop punk/

lyricism both darkly funny &

indie band

Fuzz Thu 3 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £14.30. Loud, energetic, furious, confident electronic music.

Random Hand Fri 4 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80.

In your face ska-punk-metal mashup.

Paul Smith & The Imitations Sat 5 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £14.30.

Side project from Maximo Park frontman.

Juan Wauters Mon 7 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £6.60.

Queens-based garage-folk.

The Useless Eaters Wed 9 Sep, Nation Of Shopkeepers, Free. Explosive band who truly capture the very heart of the punk scene.

Jon Gomm Thu 10 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50.

Acoustic singer-songwriter with an incredible virtuoso guitar style. Also appearing: Antoine Dufour

Definitely Might Be Fri 11 Sep, O2 Academy, £12.65. Top Oasis tribute band.

Lone Wolf Sat 12 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70. Idiosyncratic singersongwriter bids farewell with this final performance.

Jeff The Brotherhood Sun 13 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £7.70. Mind-melting, gutpuching psychey rock ‘n’ roll.

captivating beauty & fun!

Also appearing: Evi Vine,

piercingly tender.

Leo Sayer Tue 22 Sep,

Double Denim Live Presents: The Assist + Lone Guns + The Doldrums + The Seagulls

City Varieties Music Hall,

Thu 17 Sep, Oporto, £5. Indie /

over his 40 plus years career.

alternative

contact venue for tickets.

Internationally acclaimed songwriter with countless hits

Bulletproof Bomb Wed 23

H. Hawkline Thu 17 Sep,

Sep Oporto, £5.50. Alternative

Brudenell Social Club, £7.70.

/ punk rock.

Welsh singer / songwriter & cate Le Bon collaborator.

Euphoria Audio Thu 24 Sep, Milo Bar, £3.30.

Jake Shimabukuro ukulele virtuoso. Fri

Wakefield rockers with

18 Sept at Leeds Town

Pearl Jam

Hall. Tickets £24.50, 224 3801, www.leedstownhall. co.uk

elements of Faith No More &

Brudenell Social Club, £27.50.

Danko Jones Sat 26 rock’n’roll heritage of Kiss

Leeds Bluegrass Club Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck

0761, Kevin 267 7040

New Roots: Steve Phillips & the Rough Diamonds Fri 25 Sept 8pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd LS6. Premier exponent of country blues – a legend. Support: Josie Lloyd £8

The Haggis Horns Fri 25 Sept, Belgrave Music Hall, £11. Outstanding funk & soul horn section.

‘The Cooker’ Sun 27 Sept 1.30-4pm Seven Arts £7/5 Ben Lowman, Kev Holborough, Sam Dunn, Martin Longhawn & Steve Hanley New soul-jazz quintet

64

Health & Fitness

Solicitor Sarah Smith, who lives in Meanwood, is fundraising throughout this year for the Bhopal Medical Appeal.

ast year she raised £496 in the Brighton marathon and £358 in this year’s London marathon, and recently set up a Justgiving page to continue to raise money throughout 2015.

Sarah has completed the Timeless Way route through the Outer Hebrides, a long distance route of 230 miles, over 10 days.

She ran the Lakeland 50, a 50 mile event from Dalemain to Coniston, on 25th July, the Long Tour of Bradwell, a 33 mile trail run in the Peak district, on 8th August, and The Snowdonia 50, in Snowdonia National Park on 22nd August. She’s also taking part in The Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon on 13th September, the Full Tour of Pendle fell race on 14th November, and the Auld Lang Syne Fell race in Haworth on 31st December.

To say she’s a keen runner is putting it mildly! Sarah started

running in 2007 and has steadily built up her distance from 5k to 60 miles having completed the Hardmoors 60 and the Fellsman.

On 2nd December 1984 the Union Carbide pesticide factory leaked toxic gases that drifted straight into the heart of the old city of Bhopal. Half a million people were exposed to the gas and 25,000 people have died to date as a result of the exposure. Over 120,000 chronically ill survivors remain in desperate need of medical treatment. The Bhopal survivors inspired and set up the Bhopal Medical Appeal which provides free medical care to the survivors.

If you would like to donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/ Sarah-Smith163/

Leeds City FC Unveils New Changing Pavilion Leeds City FC recently unveiled its new changing room pavilion at Adel Sports & Social Club. The project was made possible thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Premier League, through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).

This funding enabled the Club, who play in the Premier Division of the West Yorkshire Association Football League, to reconfigure and refurbish the existing building to create modern, clean and comfortable changing facilities. These now comprise two large selfcontained changing rooms with shower facilities and a separate officials’ changing room. The new facilities will allow Leeds City FC to meet all necessary FA ground grading requirements for their current level of play and immediate leagues above, as well as increasing opportunities for female participation.

“It’s great to see that bodies, such as the Premier League, are giving a helping hand to clubs that show a willingness to provide opportunities to men, women and children to play sport”, said Mark McFarlane, Chairman, Leeds City FC. “The new changing facilities can be used by both genders and, thanks to the generous support of the FSIF, the club will continue to promote the appropriate standards of both grounds and changing facilities for their football teams.”

Cloudy2Clear Windows – Service With A Smile!

ADVERTISEMENT

It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows.

The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Manager Joel Skinner feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps.

Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’

Cloudy2Clear service the Adel, Bramhope, Cookridge, Horsforth, Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park areas and Joel is finding

that his approach is a major factor in his success.‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve

done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Joel a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? Don’t replace the Frames... just the Panes!

Broken or Damaged Windows?

Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks?

Want The Latest Energy Saving Glass?

All Glazing Backed By Our 5 Year Manufacturers Guarantee Priority Freephone

0800 61 211 18 www.cloudy2clear.com ...we make saving money perfectly clear...

66

Health & Fitness

ohn-Paul Ashton and his partner Katherine Foat, who live in Weetwood, are keen triathletes.

One problem that they and other triathletes always faced was getting all their gear from car to transition area in one go, without having to enlist the help of another person. Available boxes were not big enough, bags too small and unorganised.

There was nothing for it – they would have to create something themselves – and Triathlonbox was born!

a show in Manchester with their latest design and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. After this, their website received hundreds of hits – even from as far away as Alaska, South Africa and New Zealand.

“We are currently working with

Trig Creative to get Triathlonbox to market and reach our target price point of under £100 delivered anywhere in the UK.”

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

There were months and months of experimentation in the garage. Models were tested and modified. John-Paul went through five different permutations before he felt he could go to a designer to get to the next level.

“Triathlonbox was born out of my frustration on race day!” said John-Paul. “My aim was to solve the organisational and transportation problems that people have on triathlon day. We needed a better solution than the available boxes and bags.”

John-Paul approached Trig Creative, a Yorkshirebased design company, and things moved into the fast lane.

He attended various business shows to gather feedback and advice. In March John-Paul and Katherine attended

Looking for a new sport?

Then join us for the Potters Resort Bowls and Holiday Show

WedNeSdAY 2Nd September 2015 Leeds and District Indoor Bowls Club Doors open at 6.30pm, event begins at 7.00pm Try your hand at bowls for the first time at this excellent club, as well as enjoy: Incentives for new members • Entertainment Celebrity Bowler • Refreshments • Holiday Presentation

• Top facilities for all ages • 8 Rink Indoor Bowls Hall • Free Parking • Open all year round John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ For further info call Christine on 07928 075738 www.leedsanddistrictibc.com Potters Resort Bowls and Holiday Show

BOWLS international

Is your Conservatory too

hot in the

COLD in the Winter or too noisy when it RAINS ?

Summer, too

From this....

Then change it !

To this....

6

styles of tiles Enjoy your conservatory all year round in six different Be Cooler in Summer colours to match your Be Warmer in Winter WInter house roof No Rain Noise The only local company approved by 40 YEARS GUARANTEE All roofs are pre-manufactured in our factory for a quick and efficient installation

EST: 1978

Call now for a free quote :

0800 0740 140 Visit our website : www.regencywindows.co.uk :

Find us on:

facebook

R

Units 11-12, Usher St. Business Park, Bradford BD4 7DS 01274 729412 Showroom: 82 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 01943 884440

Yale R

FENSA Reg No:13883

Approved Installer

Approved Installer

Sales@regencywindows.co.uk

68

Younger Life

Leeds Music Centres Welcome Aspiring Musicians of All Ages Leeds City Council’s Music Centres in Meanwood, Guiseley and Horsforth will be opening again on Saturday 12th September for another year of all-ages community music making.

Fulneck School in Farsley is running a series of free science workshops for pupils in Years 6, 9 and 11 during the autumn term. They are open to any pupils in the area who would like to come along for a morning or a full day of exciting science.

Saturday 10th October: Year 11 A-level Taster day workshop (9.30am – 12 noon) based on A level theory and practical.

Pupils will work to collect evidence from a mock crime scene and piece together the evidence using a variety of forensic science techniques to solve the crime.

This workshop is aimed at students considering taking Science, Biology, Chemistry at A-level. They will have the opportunity to take part in two sessions (Biology and Chemistry).

Each will include a small amount of theory and an accompanying A-level standard practical.

There will also be opportunities to discuss any questions they might have.

Bradford University will be bringing ‘NMR’ and ‘IR’ spectroscopy equipment. Students will be synthesising and testing Benzocaine for the Chemistry part of the morning.

Saturday 14th November: Year 9 Science Triathlon day workshop for Year 9 pupils - a triathlon of experiments in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, based on a story.

Saturday 7th November: Year 6 ‘CSI Fulneck’ full day ‘Forensics’ workshop (9.30am – 3.30pm) for Year 6 based on a mock crime, Including lunch.

Pupils will take part in problem solving experiments designed to stretch and challenge budding scientists. Each ‘round’ will involve a scenario which students must solve using scientific principles.

The workshops are open to pupils on a first come, first served basis. Refreshments will be provided and lunch will be provided for the full day Forensics Workshop.

For full details, contact 0113 257 0235, spo@fulneckschool.co.uk or visit www. fulneckschool.co.uk

The centres are amongst seven across the city which welcome students aged from three to 83 (and beyond!), from absolute beginners to seasoned players, covering a huge range of instruments and styles. Activities on offer include tuition classes, bands, choirs, orchestras and even dance groups.

Prices start at just £10 per month for an under-18s class, £12 per month for adults, with generous concessions available for those in financial need. The venues are Carr Manor Community School, Horsforth School and Guiseley School, with classes running on Saturday mornings throughout term time.

For more information, have a look at www.artformsleeds. co.uk, email educ.artforms@ leeds.gov.uk or call 0113 378 2850. Alternatively, drop in and have a chat with the teachers at enrolment at any of the centres on the morning of Saturday 12th September, or any term time Saturday morning after that.

Discovery starts here Our Acting, Singing and Dance Classes take your child on a journey of discovery. They’ll love stepping into a new world and you’ll love the effect it has on their confidence and creativity.

Classes for 4 to 18 year-olds.

Find out more and start your Stagecoach journey today:

stagecoach.co.uk/leedshorsforth 01757 248884 leedshorsforth@stagecoach.co.uk

Ask about our 2-week trial

WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

dvert, Early Stages, Uniform, A5, Landscape

FREE handbook

bumpsandbashes.com

Our 3 hr classes cover the topics of; CPR / Choking / Meningitis / Burns & Scalds Poisoning / Bleeding / Minor Injuries e. northleeds@bumpsandbashes.com t. 07899 993916 (Katie)

Come to one small group class or organise a private class in the comfort of your own home.

FREE ENTRY NaTioNalmEdiamusEum.oRg.uk/lighT

T u O B A G N i K N i H T CHOOSiNG A Education in Leeds is steadily improving. Children’s attainment levels have increased from early years to GCSE and attendance figures are apparently the best they have ever been. However, there is always room for improvement.

Parents are more concerned than ever about getting their children into the school of their choice, and in some areas there is a drastic shortage of primary places. But there are still many more good and outstanding schools in Leeds than there were, and the Council is determined to drive up education standards for children and young people.

Of course, alongside the mainstream schools, North Leeds also has a number of excellent private schools.

T

THROUGH EDUCATION AT GSAL At The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), children can take an educational journey of up to 15 years. At age three they can enter nursery at Rose Court, GSAL’s nursery and pre-prep department in Headingley, and progress through the Junior and Senior Schools, which share a campus at Alwoodley Gates.

activities. Each phase retains its own identity, with a dedicated staff whose approach ensures each pupil’s learning and pastoral needs are fully supported.

many opportunities, including access to specialist teaching and facilities, a wide extracurricular programme and interaction between age groups through pupil mentoring and school

All are welcome to visit during their open mornings; www.gsal. org.uk

Pupils move to each new learning phase with confidence, thanks to carefully planned transition activities and their familiarity with their friendship group and the wider school. In Senior School they are taught under the ‘diamond model’, so children learn in single sex classes until GCSEs, while sharing form time and extracurricular activities.

Naturally not all children will spend their whole school career in one place and GSAL welcomes applications at all stages up to year 10 and for sixth form.

Being part of a big school offers

The Grammar School at Leeds For girls and boys aged 3 to 18

· Unique diamond model offering all through education · Extensive purpose-built facilities · Outstanding extra-curricular provision · National finalists in major school sports based on 206 candidates (2014)

^

T: 0113 229 1552 E: admissions@gsal.org.uk

www.gsal.org.uk

Open Doors Wed 16 Sep 9am - 12pm

· 81% A*- B grades at A Level^ with strong Oxbridge record · Transport service to many areas · Accessible, semi-rural location in North Leeds

Fulneck School - So much going on!

Reflecting on Success The Leeds Jewish Free School (LJFS) has just come to the end of its second year and is happily reflecting on what has been achieved.

The Summer term at Fulneck School was packed with inspirational trips and activities.

In April, Sixth Form students held a mock General Election involving the whole school as voters. They spent the day debating with local Conservative MP Stuart Andrew and Labour candidate Jamie Hanley. The result was a hung parliament resulting in a Lab/ LibDem coalition!

Twelve Physics students in the Seismology Club were selected to represent Fulneck at a Seismology workshop in Naples, Italy. The other three participating schools, from Nice, Naples and Torquay, will come to Fulneck in September to continue their work together.

Sixth Form students Patricia Owino and Kara Farrar were honoured to be invited to visit Auschwitz for the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project run by the Holocaust Educational Trust.

Fulneck pupils support numerous charities and this year have been raising funds for research into Mitochondrial Disease. They were thrilled when TV presenter Gabby Logan came to Fulneck to launch a fundraising balloon race and spent time talking to them.

One of the joys of being an international school is visits from pupils abroad. In June, they welcomed students from schools in Spain and Italy, who enjoyed learning about Yorkshire life.

Fulneck is a day and boarding school located in Farsley. There is an Open Day on Saturday 26th September (9.30am – 1 pm) and a Sixth Form Information Evening on Tuesday 3rd November (7 – 9 pm). For further information, visit www.fulneckschool.co.uk

It continues to develop and grow its offering to students, and the small, focused nature of the school has already resulted in great success – with all students exceeding progress targets that were set well above the national average.

At the end of the academic year, a prize giving ceremony recognized the phenomenal progress, contribution to the school, and special achievement of many students.

Performing Arts was particularly strong and popular with students this year and their talent was showcased at the first ever LJFS Talent Show.

“We are extremely proud of our students and are astounded at how much they have grown in confidence and capability’, said Cllr Dan Cohen, Chair of Governors. “It really is a pleasure to watch them thrive as they progress through High School.”

LJFS also hosted its first ‘Assault Course Challenge Day’ this Summer with pupils from local schools taking part in an exciting inter-schools sports event. Students from LJFS acted as mentors and ambassadors on the day, helping their teams through the course and also managing to have lots of fun themselves.

For further details, visit www.LJFS.org

Froebelian Ranks Highest CLASSS in Sunday Times Survey Help for Struggling Pupils

The Froebelian School in Horsforth is a thriving, dynamic independent prep school that is consistently placed as the highest ranked school in the area in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Survey.

The new Headteacher, Mrs Catherine Dodds, places children at the very heart of all the school strives to achieve and she is committed to equipping all the pupils in her care with a lifelong thirst for learning.

Achieving impressive levels of academic success, the school prepares its children for the next stage in their educational journey. Outstanding opportunities to support the children’s personal, cultural and social development help to fully develop the whole child and honour the school motto – ‘Giving a flying start to the citizens of tomorrow’. The school also offers a year-round nursery, First Steps, which nurtures younger children and provides rich experiences to start realising their full potential from an early age.

CLASSS (Community Leeds After School Study Support), a registered charity, was set up in 2008 to help children from North and East Leeds to develop and enhance their educational potential.

It offers after school classes to help the children improve their skills in English, Maths and Science, and aims to tailor tuition to the specific needs of each individual student.

CLASSS encourages the involvement of parents and schools to achieve this goal.

CLASSS focuses on enrolling children who are in need of help with their schoolwork. It is not its policy to give places to children who are already making good progress.

Classes are held on Thursday evenings at Technorth on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton.

For further details, call Anne Williamson on 0113 257 0827, or email anne. williamson1@yahoo.co.uk, contact@classs.org.uk

Froebelian Open Day NLL FP Ad.pdf

1

29/07/2015

12:21

Froebelian School Open Day Saturday 26th September 2015

Helping your children reach their full potential

The highest ranked Leeds school in the Sunday Times Top 100 Prep School list

THE FROEBELIAN SCHOOL Giving a Flying Start to the Citizens of Tomorrow

Please call us on 0113 258 3047 or email office@froebelian.co.uk To arrange a no obligation visit or to confirm your attendance at open day.

CLARENCE ROAD, HORSFORTH, LEEDS, LS18 4LB

New Resources Complement Richmond House Offering Richmond House School in Far Headingley is an independent preparatory school for girls and boys aged 3 – 11, with a nurturing, family atmosphere, specialist teaching in a wide range of subjects and small class sizes. The school achieved the top grade of ‘excellent’ in all ISI inspection categories and consistently enjoys 100% 11+ exam success.

As part of its on-going commitment to providing exceptional quality in education, Richmond House has invested significantly in enriching the children’s learning and environment in the last year. New facilities include a safe, exciting adventure playground with slides, obstacles and scramble nets, an outdoor classroom in the form of a 22-foot yurt and newlook wooden clad EYFS buildings.

The new resources complement the school’s ten acres of land, which are home to a vast range of sports facilities including a cricket square, tennis courts, rugby and football pitches, athletics course and a crown green bowling green.

Richmond House School’s next Open Morning is on Thursday 8th October, 9 – 11.30am. Call 0113 275 2670 to arrange an appointment.

Tips for an Open Day

Gateways School, Harewood, prides itself on providing an outstanding education for boys aged 2-11 and girls aged 2-18. Last year The Telegraph named Gateways as the ‘Third best, small independent school in the UK’. The school is holding its Open Day on 9th October, 9am11am, and Headmistress Dr Tracy Johnson, offers the following tips on how to make the best of it.

• Arrive Prepared: Bring a list of questions that you and your child would like answered.

• Engage with pupils: Talk to as many as you can, and ask lots of questions e.g. do they work a lot with iPads. Find out about extra-curricular activities, trips and school meals.

• Look out for Noticeboards: Is there lots going on for parents and pupils?

• Pay attention to the general atmosphere: Do the staff and pupils look happy? How do they interact with each other?

• Talk to the Head: The Head’s personality and values are crucial as these shape the ethos and culture of the school. If you are unable to speak with them on the day, arrange an appointment. For more information contact 0113 288 6345

Allerton Grange School OPEN EVENING

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Tuesday 29th Sept 2015

Allerton Grange is a large and successful school in North Leeds, offering: •

Specialist teaching in a wide range of comprehensive subjects throughout years 7 to 13.

•

An open and inclusive environment, catering for the needs of a diverse school community.

•

Extensive extracurricular activities with opportunities for all.

•

A talented and dedicated staff, committed to further raising our good teaching and learning practice.

•

Excellent resources and facilities in an impressive, state-of-the-art building.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to find out why we are one of the most popular and successful schools in the area. Join us at our open evening on Tuesday 29th Sept and talk to staff and students about life and learning at Allerton Grange.

You can engage in an extensive range of activities and see our fantastic teaching resources.

Our Headteacher will deliver a talk at 7.00 pm, explaining why Allerton Grange is the perfect environment for your child to aspire, grow and succeed.

Aspire, Grow, Succeed

Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue, Leeds LS17 6SF 0113 393 0304

Intrepid Moorlands On visiting Moorlands you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm the pupils have for their school and their desire to fulfil the school motto ‘Intrepid’ in everything that they do.

The school is conveniently located just off the Ring Road at Weetwood Lane, and sits in beautiful grounds providing all the outdoor space required for children to play in a safe and secure environment. The school boasts fantastic wrap-around care facilities, excellent teaching standards, on site swimming pool and the all important small class sizes.

Drop in to Moorlands any Tuesday between 9am and 12 noon to have a look around – the pupils would love to show you their school…..

Lawnswood School Open Evening Lawnswood School is holding its annual Open Evening on Wednesday 23rd September. Activities and information will be available in the majority of classrooms and school spaces. Look out for dance and drama performances in the studios, a chance to test your head for heights on the climbing wall, some seriously explosive science, poetic prose in multilanguages and much more.

The evening will be hosted by Friends of Lawnswood School (parents of current pupils), who aim to give a parent and community perspective.

They’ve all been in your shoes and know how difficult the decision you’re making can be. Every child is different, but they’ll probably know a parent whose child has had similar issues to yours. If you have specific questions, talk to them or contact them via friendsoflawnswood@ hotmail.com The evening is not only for parents of Year 6 children, they welcome the chance to meet you whatever age your children and hope to encapsulate the spirit of the school, the lively, engaging and nurturing students, and the dedication and professionalism of the staff.

Lawnswood Sixth Form will hold their Open Evening on 12th November.

Moorlands School A Traditional School for Tomorrow’s Children Situated off the ring road at Weetwood Lane, Moorlands School is the oldest prep school in Leeds.

We offer a perfect all round balanced education for girls and boys between the ages of 2-11 and are known for small class sizes, great grounds and outstanding facilities.

Our opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm for total wrap around care.

Our motto is simply 'Intrepid', or 'be brave' which encourages our children to try new things in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Foxhill Drive, Weetwood Lane, Leeds LS16 5PF www.moorlands-school.co.uk admissions@moorlands-school.co.uk Tel: 0113 278 5286

80

Younger Life

Pupils from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Meanwood, recently won four medals in the 2015 International Sports Federation for Catholic Schools Games (FISEC) in Malta.

Pictured: Megan Driscoll, Zara PaniaguaGutierrez, Conor Hopkinson and Jonathan Nyantou

onor Hopkinson (15) won Silver in the 4 x 400m relay and bronze in 4 x 100m relay. Swimmer Zara Paniagua-Gutierrez (13) took Silver in the 400m individual medley. Footballer Jonathan Nyantou (16) collected a Silver medal and scored the first goal for GB in 3 - 0 victory over The Netherlands.

Another Cardinal Heenan pupil, Megan Driscoll (15) was selected as the female GB athletics captain for the games and finished fourth in the 3000m. Runner Conor missed out on a third medal by just 3/100ths of a second!

“The Cardinal Heenan pupils represented Great Britain superbly, especially when they were up against older athletes” said Nick Forbes, Head of PE. “Zara was the youngest competitor at the games. We are very proud of all four, who regularly compete at county and national level

in their sports.”

Cardinal Heenan was up against students from Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Palestine, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, USA, Brazil and Croatia. Nominations for the GB squad were made by Catholic schools and colleges nationwide and times compared to select the strongest performers.

Cardinal Heenan represented Great Britain at the opening and closing ceremonies. The FISEC Games are in their 67th year.

Many competitors have gone on to achieve success at Olympic and Commonwealth level. The event is recognised by the International Olympic Committee and the Papal Office.

A Child’s Wartime Experience eetwood resident, Ann Flint, wrote her first book, ‘Charlotte’s Curtain Call’, for her twin daughters when they were very young and had it published in 2011, in time for her granddaughters to read it.

She has now published a second book. ‘Ginger Josie in Wartime’ was fuelled by her granddaughters’ questions about World War II. She had been invited into several schools to talk about children’s lives during the war and started wondering who would answer children’s questions when she and her contemporaries were no longer able to. So, she decided to write a book about what it was like to be a child during the War. A story about children rather than battles, and from a child’s point of view.

A story about children rather than battles Josie is feisty and hot tempered and has no time for ‘girly’ girls and playing ‘nicely’.

She has scant regard for rules, but still manages to enjoy life, despite the War. Ginger Josie in Wartime is available on Amazon.

SIXTH FORM

22

ND

OCTOB

ER

Y S CH O

OL

R

HA Y S C H O

5.30PM - 8.00PM

UND

A N DH U O

RO

OL

Open Evening

Visit www.roundhayschool.org.uk to register your interest Secondary Campus, Old Park Road, LS8 1ND

0113 3931200

info@roundhayschool.com

Community Notices

82

COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE

New members welcome.

Abbey Runners meet

Tues & Thurs, 7.30pm.

Based at Holt Park Active.

Track Sessions at Beckett’s Park. New members welcome. Details: www.

abbeyrunners.co.uk

Adel Squash Club meets at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16.

A fun/competitive way to keep fit. Details: Jon

Hodgson 07761 608598, or for Racketball John Bennett 267 0761, www. adelsquashclub.com

Adel Tennis Club Social

or competitive tennis on 3 carpet & 2 tarmac courts. Situated at AWMA sports ground next to Adel Church. All standards welcome. Junior coaching available. Details: John

Micklethwaite 267 4071

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@ outlook.com

Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Meet

Mon & Wed, 7-9pm at Lawnswood School during term time. Mixed abilities/ gender/ages (children 11+ welcome with adult).

Details: mjh.morgan@ ntlworld.com

Grand Canyon Trek

14-21 May 2016. Challenge yourself & raise valuable funds for Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal, St James’s Hospital. Details: Tif 206

8620, tifaine.carter@nhs. net

Join Team St Gemma’s Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon Sun 11 Oct.

Runners are asked to raise as much sponsorship money as possible for St Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5505,

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm

beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk

Stewart 267 3311

Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players

& Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details:

Bramhope Tennis Club

for North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 2015 season. Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark

789580, rharris999@ hotmail.co.uk

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Do you

have a condition where swimming could help?

LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active.

Safe & relaxed environment.

Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

Leeds Penguins Lacrosse Club trains

Mon 7.15pm at Adel, matches Saturdays. New & experienced players welcome. Details:

leedslacrosse@hotmail. co.uk

North Leeds Leopards

are looking for new players for their U15 team (Year 10) for 2015. Details: coach

Lee Baines, 07913 385533

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks

of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. Members from all around the district & new members welcome. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

430657, pat_barnett@ yahoo.com

Social tennis, junior & adult coaching, club nights, fun competitions. New members welcome, whether beginners or champs. Details: Roger

Bramfitt 07970 863483, bramfitt_m@yahoo.co.uk

Anne Wallace 274 9917

Briggate Morris Female dancers from

Mon & Wed, 6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre.

All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK.

Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming

Details: 278 2603, www. facebook.com/LSCCC

07887 546303, Heather 267 2207

ages 8 – 80, all abilities.

Practice Mon 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Details:

briggate@hotmail.co.uk

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided.

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets

Details: kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com

club with reasonable membership rates. Details:

St Chad’s Tennis Club

Play tennis all year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details:

St Christopher’s Cycling Club Friendly club. Rides

start Sun 8.30am from car park opposite Lawnswood Cemetery, for rides of 30-40 miles. All welcome (U-18s should be accompanied).

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

Table Tennis at HEART Mon 7 – 9pm Bennett Rd, Headingley. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. £5 over-16s/ £3 U-16s. U-13s should be accompanied.

Details: e.jeffery111@ ntlworld.com’

University of Leeds Staff Walking Club

organises at least one walk (5-12 miles) most weekends. All welcome & no membership charge.

Details: David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@leeds. ac.uk

White Rose Canoe Club

meets Roundhay Park Lake & Fearnville Sports Centre swimming pool. Club sessions Sat afternoons & Tues pm. Beginners to World Champions. ‘Try It’ sessions held monthly.

Details: www.whiterosecc. org.uk, wrcc-committee@ googlegroups.com

ARTS & CRAFTS Bare Canvas Life Drawing Group meets

Tues 8 - 10pm upstairs at The Fenton Pub Woodhouse Ln LS2 3ED. Friendly, relaxing night with great music playlist & excellent models. All abilities. £5.

Enquiries from female models welcome.

Bramhope Art Club

meets Mon, 7.30pm Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane.

5 Sept: Paint or draw Holiday Memories; 14 Sept: Open Evening (materials provided); 21Sept: Workshop with Sue Ford - bring acrylics/pastel; 28 Sept: Demo. follow up. New members welcome. Details:

Jeff 01423 508867

Roger Harris, 07806

EMAIL YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICES TO CAROLE@NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 5/Sun 6 Sept,

10am - 4pm at Pool-inWharfedale Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Xiao Bai Li, artist from Exeter, workshops on painting an English landscape using Chinese brush techniques & portraits from black & white photographs. New members welcome. Details: Anne

Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk

Craft Evening Thurs

7-9pm at The Courtyard Café 96 Town St. Horsforth Open to all. Bring your craft & have a natter. Details:

259 0301

Headingley Flower Club meets 1st Fri of

month, 7.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre Headingley.

September demonstration

by National Demonstrator Diane Fair entitled ‘Tis a Gift’. Visitors & new members welcome. Details:

Gill Young 267 9445

Horsforth Art Society

7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane Horsforth. 2 Sept: Watercolour workshop - painting cherry blossom, with Rachel McNaughton.

7 Oct: Chinese painting workshop - dragons and flowers, with Beth Peart.

Non members welcome.

Details: 258 8496

Life Drawing Art Group

Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley.

New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw variety of life models.

Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179

Leeds Marquetry Group meets Wed 7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd. (off Chapeltown Rd) Details:

leedsmarquetry.org.uk

Yorkshire Flower Club

Meets Wed 23 Sept, 2pm at Almscliffe Village Hall, LS17 6EG. Area Demonstrator Jean Fordham presents ‘Memories of Village Life’.

Produce & plant stall.

Visitors welcome. Details:

284 2039

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Adel & District Horticultural Society Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show Sat

5 Sept, 2 - 4.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane, Adel. Entries from non-members welcome.

Wonderful displays. Enjoy afternoon tea. Adm £1.

Details & Entry forms: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708

Book & Plant Sale Sat 19 Sept, 10am –1pm Cookridge Methodist Church.

Hundreds of hardbacks & paperbacks plus large

selection of jigsaws. Spring bulbs, Winter flowering pansies, violas & plant cuttings. Refreshments.

Charity Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy Sat 3 Oct, 10.30am – 12 noon in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Proceeds to OPAL. Homemade scones & cakes. All welcome.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley. Delicious homemade cakes & lots of chat. Everyone welcome.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored

by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 5 Sept, 9.30am – 12.30pm St Margaret’s School car park.

www.albatyres.co.uk

Community Notices

84 Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am

– 12.30pm in The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane.

Leeds Feline Friends Charity Auction Sat

26 Sept. Viewing 10am - Auction 11am at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth, LS18 5LQ. Numerous bargains. Light refreshments.

Table Top Sale Sat 10 Oct, 10am – 12 noon at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner Tinshill & Otley Old Rds).Charity tables, cake stall, jewellery, bric a brac, toys, books, tombola, knitwear, toiletries & cards for Church funds.

Refreshments. Details: Gillian Walker 267 1711

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets

Fri, 7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230

6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Local news, events etc. Details:

Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon (Sept – May), 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Ln. New members welcome.

14 Sept: Gail Sommerfield will present ‘Autumn Pride in the Fall’. Details: Mrs

Tarn Everett 261 3095

Adel Masonic Lodge

meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David

Hancox 228 0771

Bramhope Bridge Club Meets to play

duplicate bridge on Mon 1 – 4pm, Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm, at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Leslie

250 2378

Chippendale Society

– widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/late 18th century.

Lectures, study days, visits.

Details: 275 9562, www. thechippendalesociety. co.uk, enquiries@ thechippendalesociety. co.uk

Cookridge Camera Club Meets Wed, 7.30pm

in back room of Cookridge Village Hall. All welcome.

Details: Richard 230 1853, cookridegcameraclub.co.uk

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Meet Mon 7 Sept,

10.30am – 12 noon in Cookridge Village Hall; & Mon 21 Sept, 10.30am – 12 noon in Horsforth St Margaret’s Parish Hall.

Details: 0787 656 2686, cookridgeu3a@hotmail. co.uk, www.cookridgeand horsforthu3a.org,

Cookridge & District Horticultural Society 72nd Annual Show Sat

12 Sept, 2 – 4.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd. LS16. Greg Mulholland MP will present awards at 3.30pm.

Homemade refreshments (‘til 3.30). Raffle, plants, books, handicrafts, cards, tombola. Adm £1 adults, children U-16 free. For a schedule &

entry form, visit http:// cookridgegardenclub.btck. co.uk/

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Currently enrolling for new season (Oct ‘15 – Apr ’16) to be shown 2nd Wed each month, 7pm at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall.

Refreshments & chat from 6.30pm. 7 films - £20, 5 film - £17. Details: Shirley

Rivers 267 2464

Duplicate Bridge Club

meets Fri 7 – 10pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New Director. Would welcome regular players.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days

1st Sat. Help tidy cemetery, under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger.

Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Details:

Mike Simpson at friendsof lawnswoodcemetery@ yahoo.co.uk

Grace Community Church Little Snappers Toddler Group Fri 10am – 12noon (term time) in back room at Cookridge Village Hall (Please use side door).

0-5 yr olds plus parents/ carers. Details: Zoe Smith

07920 135920

Greenpeace Leeds meets

1st Mon, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2.

Join growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details:

Joe 07929 610773, www. greenpeace.org.uk/groups

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association Provides a voice for residents & tenants in the Holt Park area.

Regular meetings held at Ralph Thoresby School.

All welcome. Details:

rhinos4ever@hotmail.com

Horsforth in Bloom

meets Sat 5 Sept, 10am in Horsforth Museum, to plan the year ahead. Enthusiastic gardeners who would like to join this friendly team are most welcome. Details:

258 3521

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7pm at

St Margaret’s Hall & Thurs 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Hall. Good car parking & no stairs! Visitors welcome. Details: Mrs Zoe

Bent 258 1580

Horsforth Historical Society Heritage Open Days Sat 12 Sept 10.30am

– 12 noon & Sun 13 Sept 2 – 3.30pm in the Stables block, an illustrated talk ‘Town Street -Then & Now’. £2. Tues 15 Sept Audio visual presentation by Eddie Spence FRPS

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

& 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre.

Speakers & time to socialise.

Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett

Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s &

unattached. Improve your social life & make new friends. Not a dating agency.

Details: 217 1747/ 267 0282, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com

Kirkstall Community Garden Grow your own food, learn new skills &

share ideas with others.

All welcome. Free access to educational resources & growing facilities.

Volunteers welcome.

Details: kirkstallgarden@ gmail.com

Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New

EMAIL YOUR COMMUNITY NOTICES TO CAROLE@NORTHLEEDSLIFE.CO.UK

members welcome. Details:

285 2522

Leeds Anglo German Club meets Mon 14 Sept,

7.30pm St Columba’s URC, Headingley. ‘Three Austrian scientists – Schrödinger, Chargaff & Perutz – & their role in founding molecular biology’. A talk in German & English by Dr. Kersten Hall.

Details: 268 7697

Leeds Cactus & Succulent Society meets,

7.30pm at St Columba’s United Reform Church, Headingley Lane LS6.

Details: Peter Smith 07817 688110, smitpt6@aol.com

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues,

8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple. Details:

Pat 225 0030, www. leedshs.org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Next meeting: Tues 22 Sept.

Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

Leeds Oxfam Group

has raised thousands of pounds over the past year.

All welcome to join their programme of interesting & informative events. Details:

www.oxfamleeds.org.uk & facebook

Leeds RSPB Group

Weds 16 Sept, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9DX. Meeting & AGM. Includes illustrated talk by Justin Carr on ‘Digiscoping’, in which he will show how to produce excellent wildlife photos using a camera with a telescope. Details:

rspbleeds@googlemail. com

Leeds Writers` Circle

meets alternate Mondays, 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Carriageworks, Millennium Sq. Friendly, lively group of writers, fiction, non fiction, poetry etc. New members, experienced or beginners, very welcome. Details:

www.leedswriterscircle. co.uk

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon 21 Sept: Team Quiz Night, Meanwood Institute, 7.30pm. Details:

Colin 274 6316

Meanwood Monday Fellowship meetings

on alt Mondays, 2pm at Meanwood Institute. Starts 21 Sept, with speaker Peter Spofforth. Details: Val

Milner 275 9774

Mercury Movie Makers

A group of amateur filmmakers who meet most Wednesday evenings at the Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon at 7.30pm.

If you are interested in making films go along, they welcome new members.

Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show Sat 26 Sept, 2 –

4.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. Includes Annual Show of local branch of National Vegetable Society. Details:

Graham Wheatley 256 3055

Pool Bridge Club meets Mon, 1.15pm at Pool-inWharfedale Methodist Church (blue door on Manor Gns off Main St.). Relaxed Chicago bridge. No partner needed. New members all abilities welcome. Details Chris 284 3069

The 52 Club provides a

social gathering for retired & semi retired men from professional & business backgrounds. Meets 2nd Mon of each month, 12 noon at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge for lunch, followed by

guest speaker.Details: Peter Spence 269 4269

The Other Bridge Club

Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details:

Sandra 01943 463332

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets Wed 17

Sept, 7.30pm at Moorside & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr. LS13. David Allison, National Chairman of the NVS, will give a talk on Autumn Harvests. Visitors welcome. Refreshments available. Details 256 3055

White Rose Amateur Radio Society meet Tues,

Margaret’s Church on 17 Nov start Mon 7 Sept, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Details: info@

horsforthchoralsociety. co.uk

Instrumental Jazz Workshop alt Sat 2.30

- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7.

Play jazz & improvise.

Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Jazz Improvisation Group with Dom Moore

meets fortnightly on alt Tues & Fri, 7 – 10pm 1st Floor, Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB. £8 per session.

8pm at Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gns, LS17 5SA

Details: 07800 816 086, dominicgmoore@hotmail. com

Writers’ Group (Leeds Borders erstwhile writers group) Meet every other Monday at Bridget’s Bar, Victoria Hotel, Leeds. All kinds of writers in all styles.

Currently looking for new members. Details: text

Lawnswood Singers,

07804 191189, vince.mihill@ jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk

MUSIC The Amici Singers

friendly mixed voice choir with no auditions, rehearses Thurs, 7pm Adel Methodist Church. New members, experienced or beginners, welcome. Details: Elizabeth

King 228 5932

Collingham Training Band for beginners on

wind or brass instruments, children & adults. £20 per term. Join now to start Sept. Details: www.

collinghamband.co.uk

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly,

enthusiastic choir, Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff.

Rehearsals for Concert of English Choral Classics in St

long-established female voice choir, has vacancies for sopranos & altos with some choral experience.

Friendly, welcoming group meets Thurs 8pm at Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms off Otley Rd). Details B.D.Hawer 267

1292 or just turn up! www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds Music Club meets every 2/3 weeks, 7.30pm in Adel Methodist Church Hall.

Established 1932, the group promotes the performance of music by & amongst its members. Details: Dawn

Lloyd 01924 252329, www. theleedsmusicclub.org

Leeds People’s Choir

meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Leeds. Songs from around the world, under direction of Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful. New members welcome. Details:

www.leedspeopleschoir. org.uk

Community Notices

86 Meanwood Ukulele Club Meets Wed 2 – 3.30pm, Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, LS6. Mixed ability group strums & sings wide variety of popular songs, & performs occasionally.

Membership £5 per week (paid each 8 weeks) or £6 per drop in session.

Details: Jessica Bowie: 07815 892415 jessica@ yourukuleletutor.com

Singing Mums Tues (term time) 10 - 11am at St Paul’s Church Ireland Wood. Fun, friendly singing group for Mums to enjoy with their babies. £5 per session if booking term/£6 drop in. Details: georgina.

lashbrook@hotmail. com or Facebook.com/ singingmums

Songbirds Choir meets

Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Singing songs from

classical to pop. Ability to read music preferable.

Details: Tracy 07914 833394

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt

Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details: Deborah

Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ntlworld. com

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group seeks more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details: Iveta

07547 112171, leeds.violin@ gmail.com

Wharfedale Male Voice Choir meets Mon 2 –

4pm in the Catholic Hall, Bradford Rd. Burley-inWharfedale. Rehearsals start 7 Sept. Friendly group that will give a warm welcome to any fellow who

Car Care Centre Leeds

To arrange for your free estimate call in at Unit 14, Albion Way, off Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2EJ

or call 0113 2696966

www.chipsawayleeds.co.uk

has a love of singing. Ability to read music a help but not essential. No auditions.

Details: Ken 01943 863177

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12

– 1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4.50. Details:

267 5510

Lively Singing Group

for people with dementia & their carers. 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments. Details:

Alzheimer’s Soc 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

Headingley Methodist Church Luncheon Club

(over 60s) meets Tues, 12 noon Church Hall (side entrance) Chapel St. New members welcome. 2-course

hot meal £5. Please book.

Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm in the Parochial

Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. Cost £5.

Details: Anne Matthews 268 1131

OPAL (Older People’s

Action in the Locality) supports over 60s in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel & Bramhope. Activities include exercise classes, coffee afternoons, luncheon club, shopping trips & dropin. Details: 261 9103

OWLS (Older Wiser

Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership free to 60+. Details: 369 7077,

infoowls@gmail.com

St Chad’s Lunch Club

Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50. Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided.

Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917

St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious home-cooked meal just £4.

Details: Mary Burnell 267 1742

STEP (Supporting The

Elderly People) New base at 244 Queenswood Drive.

Over 60 & live in West Park & Far Headingley?

Go along Mon – Thurs 10am – 4pm. Drop-in café til 1.30pm. Meet friends for coffee & chat, have breakfast or lunch. Lots of groups, activities & outings.

Details: 275 7988, www. stepleeds.org.uk

Willows Tuesday Club

Fink Hill, Horsforth.

1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth.

Don’t feel lonely, join them!

Details: Jean 258 3449

Sing Yourself Happy

Group for the over 65s singing songs from WWI up to 70s, 2nd & 4th Wed 11am – 12.30pm at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Dementia friendly. Enjoy music & a good laugh! £1.

Volunteer singers required to lead group - will be fully trained. All equipment provided. Details: Sarah

887 3596, sarah.goodyear@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

SPIRITUAL Adel Parish Church, Church Lane Sunday

Services 8am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am.

Junior Church every Sun,

m a h g in n n u C y Ka aner mercial Cle

& Com Domestic

Meticulous professional cleaner, renowned for a ‘showroom finish’. My goal is to always exceed customers’ expectations.

• • • • • •

Regular cleaning – daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly One-off cleans: moving house or office – ensures a spotless clean ready for arrival or departure End of tenancy cleans for landlords No job too big or small References available Very competitive rates – no hidden extras

Tel: 0113 255 0191

Kay30cunningham@hotmail.co.uk

except 3rd Sun - All-age Service. All welcome. Church open Sun 2 - 4.30pm, Thurs 1 - 5pm.

Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Variety of daytime & evening groups. Details: 275

4989

Adel Methodist Church

(corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am, incl Junior Church.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sunday: 10am

Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am.

Alive@9 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families.

Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues.

Gardening Dog Walking Gutter Cleaning Window Cleaning

Catholic Churches Holy Name, Otley Old Rd

(267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr. Marc Homsey. Details:

www.ourladyofkirkstall.org. uk

Cookridge Methodist Church Sun 10.30am

Morning Worship. Crèche facilities & refreshments. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.

Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30

- 9.30pm Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Back Wetherby Rd, Oakwood (Tues); HEART, Headingley (Thurs). £5. Details: 265

2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www. meditationinleeds.org

Fence Painting Small DIY Jobs Light Bulb Changing Drive Cleaning

Community Notices

88 Drop in Group Meditation (free) Sun

7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30 – 7.30pm) Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

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

Free Talk (sponsored

by the Christian Science Church Leeds) Sat 26 Sept, 2.30pm at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley. Kari Mashos presents ‘To Be Your Own Spiritual Physician - The Healing Power of Christian Science’. All welcome.

Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Service 9.30am. Short Mid-Week Service Thurs 10.30am.

Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.

Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church 70 Headingley

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

headingleystcolumba.org. uk/

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

Lane. Sunday service 10.45am. Details: www.

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. All Welcome.

Details: 275 7885, www. holytrinitymeanwood.org. uk

Horsforth Churches Together meets Wed 2

Sept, 7.30pm in Central Methodist Church, Town St.

Learn to meditate FWBO

Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups.

Details: 275 8996, www. leedsrbc.org

Leeds Theosophical Society 2.30pm at 12

Queen Sq. LS2 8AJ. Sun 6 Sept: A talk by Susan Leybourne - ‘Homer & the Evolution of Hell in the Ancient World’. 20 Sept: Finian Heavey on ‘What is the Tarot?’ Details: www.

ts-leeds.org.uk

Leeds Vineyard meets Sundays at Headingley Methodist Church, 10.45am for coffee, 11am start – all

welcome. Details: 245 9111, www.leedsvineyard.org

Lister Hill Baptist Church Horsforth has

a new website. Log on to see what they’re up to, including new children’s group ‘Friday Fishers’, allage services & holiday club.

Details: lhbc.org.uk

Meanwood Methodists

now meet Sunday, 11.30am at Holy Trinity Church, Meanwood. (1st Sun of month in parish hall).

Details: 268 1131

St Paul’s Church, Raynel Dr. LS16 50th Anniversary On 5/ 6 Sept, the church will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Rt Revd Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds, will celebrate the Eucharist at the 10am service on Sunday. Past & present members of the church, organisations

0113 288 8855

www.premiercarsleeds.co.uk RINGBACK ON ARRIVAL FULLY INSURED ALL CARS VETTED

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

& clergy are welcome to join them for this special anniversary service.

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church

Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275 7215,

www.mvbc.org.uk

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd,

LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751

www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

Parish Church of St John the Baptist (Church

Lane, Adel) Sunday Services 8am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am. Junior Church every Sunday except 3rd Sunday- All-age Service. All welcome. Church open Sun 2 – 4.30pm, Thurs 1 – 5pm

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am

Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 & Friends’ Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16 6AN Details: www.

leedsquakers.org.uk

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

Headingley. Lively services Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm.

St. Augustine’s Church

(Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner. Sun Service 10.30am - Holy Communion 2nd, 4th & 5th Sun. Family Service 3rd Sun; Service of the Word 1st Sun; Quiet reflection, Sun 6.30pm.

Details: www.wrangthorn. org.com

St Chad’s Far Headingley

Sunday Services 8am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 9.30am & 6.30pm. Parish Praise (worship for all ages) 2nd Sun, 9.30am. All welcome.

Mid week services too.

Details: Parish Office 274 4322, www.stchads.co.uk

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,

Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil).

Details: 225 9751 www. dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Tinshill Free Church

(corner Holly Ave & Tinshill Lane, Cookridge) Sunday services: 10:30am & 6:30pm. Activities for toddlers right up to seniors during the week.

Details: 267 2680, www. tinshillfreechurch.org.uk

Transmission Meditation Free group meditation providing both a dynamic spiritual service & profound spiritual development.

Leeds group meets Fri 8pm in Headingley area. Details:

Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

270 1173/ 01924 252728, www.share-international. org

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Services: Wed

West Park United Reformed Church,

10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.15pm; Evensong 6.30pm.

All welcome. Details: www.

Spen Lane LS16 5AH. All welcome. Details: 278 5373

SUPPORT Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St

Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275

st-michaels-headingley. org.uk

7694

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

1.30 - 3pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Chance to talk to people who are living with dementia. £1. Details:

Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of

Dementia Café 2nd Mon,

The Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727

Headingley Friday Support Group – meets

Fri 1.30 – 2.30pm at HEART, Headingley. A drop-in social group for adults with an interest or experience of mental health services. Aim is to have fun by organising various social activities & outings.

Details: www.headingley fridaysupportgroup.org.uk

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Geraldine

01943 873843/ 07740 649082

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal monthly meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@

letscureibs.com, www. letscureibs.com

Leeds Coeliac Group

Offers advice & support to those with Coeliac disease.

Next event Fri 25 Sept at Del Verde Restaurant, Park Ln. Roundhay LS8 2EJ. Details: 07711

768850, sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com

90

Community Notices

Leeds Healing Centre

Fri 11am – 2.30pm Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Rd, LS6 1QF. Healing

by Healing Trust trained healers. Aids relaxation & promotes wellbeing. Also available Thurs 7 – 8.30pm at North Leeds Natural Healing Centre, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 2BW (call 07949 972690). All welcome, no appointments necessary. Details:

07985 121810, www. leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds LAS (Living After

Loss Through Suicide) Peer support meetings in Leeds.

Details: Sue Watts, Leeds Bereavement Forum 225 3975, sue.watts@lbforum. org.uk @Leeds_LAS

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses

Armley Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every

two weeks. Over 300 members. New members welcome. Details: 07895

515471

with children with complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Details: 216 5133,

group of people copIng with this devastating illness. Also offers expert speakers & signposting to other agencies. Details:

Little Hiccups Outreach

Parkinson’s UK meet

230741, outreach@ littlehiccups.co.uk, www. littlehiccups.co.uk

Details: Linda Thompson, 01943 461640

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

Leeds Samaritans

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789,

08457 909090

Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 6 Sept,

is a support network for children with a disability & their families. Run by parents. Details: 07831

2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2 8AJ. A talk by Susan Leybourne - ‘Homer & the Evolution of Hell in the Ancient World’ in which she will discuss the development of ideas about the infernal regions from ancient philosophy. Details:

Open Door Café For

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

quarterly in Headingley.

Supportive, friendly & informative self-help

www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Respite care for families

people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd.

Details: 231 1727

Panpals - Yorkshire Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meet

GARAGE DOORS

panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk 2nd Wed, 2pm St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley.

Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

(PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam

Bower 258 8143

SNAPS (Special Needs & Parent Support) welcomes families of children with special needs to Sat support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Hydrotherapy,

WEST PARK

Coin-op Laundry & Dry Cleaning • • • • • • • • • • •

unbeatable Prices & Value • Up & Over Doors • Sectional Doors EMERGENCY • Roller Doors REPAIRS • Automatic Doors • Matching Front Doors

Showroom: 159 Buslingthorpe Lane, Leeds, LS72DQ.

www.theabigroup.co.uk

Supply ■ Manufacture ■ Installation ■ Repair

EXPERIENC

E

0

3

0113 2224052

YEAR 30

S

For the best deals call

YEARS

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

Professional Dry Cleaning Service • Suit (2-piece) £7.00 • Jacket £4.50 • Trousers £3.50 • Plain Skirts £4.00 • Woolies from £3.00

Open 7 days a week 8am-7pm

Tel. 0113 278 9738 265 Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN

swimming, dance & coffee.

Details: 07964 847 775, dean@snaps-vol.org.uk, www.snaps-vol.org.uk

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

For former cardiac patients & partners. Exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Mon/ Wed/Thurs. £3.

Details: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.Wharfedale CardiacClub.org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS An Afternoon with Tony Mac Tues 6 Oct, 2pm at

Cookridge Village Hall. Talk on ‘The Life & Times of Passengers on the Titanic’. £4 incl. refreshments.

Details & Tickets: 267 3621/ 267 4706

Forum 2000 meets

Wed, 10am – noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth,

LS18 4BH. 16 Sept: David Winpenny presents ‘Death on the Matterhorn’; 23 Sept: Eric Houlder LRPS will speak on ‘The Wars of the Roses’; 30 Sept: Andy Wilson, Research Engagement Manager, talks about Cancer Research UK – Leeds’. Details: 258 3521,

hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Headingley Café Scientifique Mon 14

Sept, 7.30pm at The New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6 3BG. David Knapp, retired lecturer in Applied Mathematics with a strong interest in how mathematical topics influenced great art & architecture, will speak about Mathematics in Art. £2. Details:

www.headingley developmenttrust.org.uk/ cafe-scientifique

Horsforth Civic Society Open Meeting Wed

16 Sept, 7.30pm in St. Margaret’s Parish Centre (adjacent to church) Horsforth. Dr Nathan Uglow, Head of Humanities at Leeds Trinity University will give an illustrated presentation - ‘Leeds Trinity University - An Illustrated History of the Last 50 Years.’ Admission £2.Everyone welcome.

Leeds Microscopical Society meets Thurs 10

Sept, 7.15pm Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7BX, for a talk ‘Back to Basics’ by Peter Evennett. Thurs 24 Sept, ‘Micromounts & Crystals’ by Andy Norman.

Royal Meteorological Society (Yorkshire)

University of Leeds. Free & open to all. Details: http://

tinyurl.com/rmetsyc, rmetsoc_yorkshire@ hotmail.co.uk

WOMEN’S GROUPS Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s

Institute meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag!

Visitors welcome. Details:

Jill 07984 287803

Cookridge WI Lively, mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane.

Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome.

Details: cookridgewi@ yahoo.co.uk

Monthly informal public talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment,

Allan Smith HOME IMPROVEMENTS

“Spotlessly Clean and Reliable” • QUALITY WALL & FLOOR TILING • PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING • JOINERY & DOOR HANGING • LAMINATED FLOORING • FULLY FITTED BATHROOMS • PLUS ALL OTHER DIY REQUIREMENTS

NEW

ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATES ISSUED

0113 277 8797 or 07973 388071 allan@allan31.wanadoo.co.uk

92 Horsforth WI meets monthly, 7.30pm in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome.

Details: Pat 258 7062

Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues of month at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. LS6.

Visitors welcome. Follow them on Twitter @MeanwoodWI NSPCC Ladies Luncheon Club Annual Dinner 27

Nov at Castle Grove. Speaker Judith Hibbert – actress, singer comedienne. Details:

Mrs Gwyneth Owen 266 1800

NSPCC Ladies Luncheon Club meets 3rd Tues, 12.30pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall. Three course meal & coffee £16, plus speaker. Details: Mrs

Gwyneth Owen 266 1800

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

women connected to the university as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or graduates.

Regular events. Details: www.

universityof leedsladiesclub. co.uk/

Soroptimist International

Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.

org/leeds

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets

Mon 14 Sept, 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. Open to every woman who wants to improve her public speaking skills, boost her self-confidence & have fun! Meetings every 2nd & 4th Mon. Details:

Pauline 269 3542, pauline. neale@ntlworld.com, www. leedsladiesspeakers.co.uk

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Community Notices MISC/ EVENTS Adel Beer Festival Fri

4 – Sun 6 Sept at Adel War memorial Assoc. LS16 8DE. Large selection of beer & cider, BBQ, live music. Family Fun Day on Sun. Details: www.

adelbeerfestival.co.uk, or facebook

‘Ask the Family’ Sat 26

Sept, 2.30pm Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

Children make pizzas, buns etc. (with appropriate adults). Parents invited 4.30pm for quiz ‘Ask the Family’, followed by children serving the meal.

Tickets £8 for family + 2 children, extra child £2.

Details & Tickets: Sylvia Halliday 267 1708

Charity Comedy Night Sun 27 Sept at

Armley Liberal Club.

Facebook Leeds Comedy Extravaganza. Tickets £10 from www.leedscomedy extravaganza.eventbrite. co.uk

Charity Needs Help! Are

you free for an hour on Sat 5 Sept? Caring Together is looking for walkers to help raise funds to sustain their work. All money raised will help to subsidise their services. Details: 243 0298,

valerie@caringtogether. org.uk

Community Action Day Sat 26 Sept, 10am

– 2pm at Hope Pastures (corner Weetwood Ln & Ring Rd). Volunteers needed to help with regular maintenance jobs around sanctuary (painting, fence repair, clearing& gardening). Plenty of tea/ coffee!. Details: kim@

hopepastures.org

Have a Ball with St Gemma’s! Tickets (£45) now on sale for annual Winter Ball Sat 28 Nov at LUFC Centenary Pavilion.

Drinks reception, 4-course meal, live band, raffle,

auction & prizes! Perfect as office Christmas party or a great get together with friends & family. Details:

Jenny 218 5537, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk

Hope Pastures Pony Days Mon & Thurs, 10am

– 3pm. Learn to care for ponies under expert supervision. Emphasis on fun & building confidence & skills. Includes leading & grooming the ponies, feeding & mucking out, plus quizzes & games. £27 per child. Booking essential. Details: karen@

hopepastures.org

Quiz Night Sat 26 Sept, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane. Licensed bar. Adm. By ticket only - £9 includes fish & chips supper. Details & tickets: 267 3621/ 267 4706

Robert Craven Memorial Hall Old Lane,

Bramhope, LS16 9AZ. Hall & rooms available for hire.

Details: Paul 284 3361, www.robertcraven.org.uk

Sue Ryder is Recruiting Volunteer Collectors to

support their fundraising in Leeds. All you require is enthusiasm to make a difference to people’s lives & to be a good ambassador for the charity. Details: Roohi

Lupton 203 3360, roohi. lupton@suerydercare.org

togetherfriends is a

friendship website for women with regular social events. Find new friends & a broader social group. New members very welcome.

Join them for coffee, trips or meals out. Details:

helen@togetherfriends. com, www.togetherfriends. com

Time for Tea! Get together for a tea event with colleagues, friends & family this October & help raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice. Special fundraising pack available. Details:

218 5555, www.st-gemma. co.uk/timefortea

York Gate Garden (Back

Church Lane, Adel LS16 8DW) One of Britain’s most innovative small gardens. Open Sun – Thurs, 1.30 – 4:30pm. Adults £5/ children free. Details: www.

yorkgate.org.uk

York Gate Guided Tour Tues 1 Sept, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Private guided tour with buffet lunch & introductory talk by Head Gardener Adam Bowley.

Tickets £40.

You’re Hired! If your

company would like to get involved in the St Gemma’s ‘You’re Hired!’ entrepreneurial challenge (which raised a fantastic £13,500 for patient care this year). Details: Jenny 218

553, jennyd@st-gemma. co.uk

Headingley Methodist Church Celebrates 170

Years Sat 12 Sept, 10am - 2pm opposite Arndale Centre, Headingley. Church & historical exhibition open.

Coffee, tea & homemade cakes. Light lunches from 12 - 1.30pm. All welcome.

Hollin Lane Allotments Annual Show of Produce Sun 6 Sept, on site between Hollin Dr. & the Highburys.

Judging starts 1pm.

Refreshments from 11am.

Auction of produce 2.30pm.

Visitors welcome.

Walk Around Lawnswood Cemetery

Sat 12 Sept, meet in car park 11am. A Heritage Open Weekend event organised

by Friends of Lawnswood.

Discover its variety, history & recent changes. Approx 90 minutes. Free. Just turn up. Details: Ann 261 1363

Classifieds AERIALS & SATELLITES

Aerial Solutions A Family run Leeds business with 20 years experience • All work Guaranteed • TV Aerials supplied & repaired • Sky-Freesat-HD supplied, installed & repaired • Extra Sky/TV points to any room • CCTV installations domestic and commercial

Horsforth

10

% TH OF IS F W AD IT H

For a FREE, no obligation quote or on-site survey please call: 0113 8199 057 or FREE 0800 328 7517 www.aerialsolutionstv.com

Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations

Repairs

Upgrades

Electrical

Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Telephone / Internet Points Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert

*Aerial Installations *Satellite Installations *Phone Line *CCTV Call: 0113

8662101 Freephone 0800 0132341

Find us on Twitter *Aerial Installations *Satellite Installations *Phone Line *CCTV Call: 0113

8662101 Freephone 0800 0132341

CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON

0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 (Engineers based in Roundhay & Alwoodley)

Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk

*Ae

@ northleedslife

*Ae

Classifieds

94 ACCOUNTANTS

The Accounting Company Accountants and Taxation Experts

At the Accounting Company, Leeds we pride ourselves in being approachable, friendly and very efficient. Our accountancy and secretarial services are performed by chartered accountants, including a chartered tax advisor to handle any tax issues. Our clients include private limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.

Our services

• Taxation • Accountancy • Payroll • Company secretarial

“The Accounting Company are fast and efficient and always happy to help our business with any queries.”

ASC Services.

An initial consultation with us is free and we work on a fix-fee basis which can be agreed in advance.

Tel: 0113 240 3227 www.theaccountingcompanyleeds.co.uk BUILDING SERVICES

Build it the right way

• Design to completion • New builds, extensions & alterations • Loft conversions • Brick & stonework and driveways • Replacement windows & doors

Tel: 07709 392 607 / 0113 282 1922 See our portfolio at:

WWW.LEEALLOTTBUILDER.COM

Bentley Builders MONEY CAN’T BUY EXPERIENCE

We are a small family run building company and pride ourselves on quality workmanship at affordable prices.

• Over 45 years experience • Domestic & commercial projects as well as insurance work • Extensions, including architectural drawings • Loft and basement conversions • Full public and employer’s liability insurance

We can provide names and addresses of recently completed projects or visit our website: www.bentleybuilders.co

Contact us today for a FREE quotation or for non-biased help or advice.

LAND LINE: 0113 226 6348 MOBILE: 07711 008 170 CARPET CLEANING

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners

• Carpets clean & dry in 1-2 hours • Upholstery clean & dry in 3-4 hours • No harmful chemicals or sticky residues • Local family firm – est. over 20 years • 1000s of satisfied customers • WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK

CLEAN CARE 0800 97 007 53

Robert Atkinson Property renovation and maintenance specialist Trading As AC Builders

6 Hawksworth Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4JP

Fast Drying Times, Fabric Protection, Spot, Stain & Odour Removal

0113 258 6201 / 07790 115 807 www.propertyrepairs4you.co.uk

ac.builders@yahoo.co.uk

www.fabricleansolutions.co.uk

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CHIMNEY TECh Chimney sweeping Solid fuel fires fitted Chimney liners fitted Bird guards, pots, cowls & rain guards fitted Remove bird nests

COMPUTER REPAIR

adel adel

The comp you can plain

• All home computer problems dealt w

Fully trained and insured technicians

0113 284 2031 • 07961 554 512

www.chimney-tech.co.uk CLEANERS

Eco Clean

01132 120 450 / 07983 421 720

“A quality cleaning service you can depend on” Domestic and office cleaning One-off cleans: moving house or office?

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cleans We use ‘eco-friendly’ products Call us today, book a clean and receive a 10% discount!

0113 212 0450 / 07983 421 720 www.ecocleanleeds.co.uk

• All homeand computer problems weekend visits available – local dealt with.

Evening and • Hardware and software, email, inter weekend visits available – local security, performance, networking. engineers.

• Excellent value computers, set-up,tr

ofand datasoftware, and settings, and training to • Hardware email, requirements.

Free software. internet, back-up, security, performance, networking.

Tel: 293 2570 2570 Mob: 0783 Tel: 0113 0113 293 Mob: 0783 • Excellent value computers, e: e: chris@adelit.co.u chris@adelit.co.uk set-up, transferring of data and settings, and training to your requirements. Free software.

Tel: 0113 293 2570 / Mob: 07832 367 100 Email: chris@adelit.co.uk DECORATORS

No Time to Clean or Iron?

Dedicated, Regular Cleaner for You 10th Year Cleaning and Ironing in Your Neighbourhood Hundreds of Satisfied Clients Your Time is Valuable, Ours is Affordable!

High Class Decorator 40 Years Trade Experience Friendly, reliable service

Anton 07896 049066 (8am - 9pm) • Fully insured.

www.timeforyou.co.uk

% 0113 208 9496

I will try to beat any genuine quote.

Reference available on request.

Marie Martin Adel & Cookridge Cleaning Not an agency - just me!

07734 901723 marie@mezzle.com Over 20 years hotel & domestic experience, references are available.

Personal Cleaning Since 2009

Over 30 years experience Quality service Associated property maintenance Coving & dado rails fitted Free estimates Horsforth based Phone: 0113 258 6143 Mob: 07921 000 151

No VAT

Classifieds

96

P a i n t i n g & D e c o r a t i n g Rob Richardson T: 0113 274 2047 • M: 07894 247 931 W: www.richardsonpaintinganddecorating.co.uk E: richardsondecorating@gmail.com

20% off with this advert

FOR A PERFECT FINISH EVERY TIMEF

GARETH G

THOMPSONT

32

PAINTER & DECORATOR

T: 0113 225 3639P M: 07944 430 677T 99%

M

DUST-FREE E: gaz.thompson1@ntlworld.com PREPARATION 35 Kirkwood Grove, Cookridge E LS16 7JR 3 Fully qualified & apprentice trained

L www.gareththompsonpainteranddecorator.co.uk F F u

G

T

P Christopher Deane T Painting & Decorating Contractors

M

E 3 L F u

All aspects of painting and decorating Single room to full property Domestic/commercial/interior/exterior Offices/retail shops/insurance work Covings/mouldings/wallpapers All work is fully guaranteed and insured References available

BOB THE BRUSH

I

I

Decorator

Free quotes

07870 899 126 EXTERIOR Masonry coatings Wood staining Brick/stone tinting

SERVICES

INTERIOR

Emulsioning Glossing Lining & wallpapering

Comprehensive network of supporting tradesmen to complete and suit any job Tel: (0113) 2611932 Mob: (07963) 908955 deanedecor.co.uk • cjdeanedecorators@outlook.com 30 Kirkwood Drive, Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DZ

Andrew’s Decorators The True Professionals

For all your painting & Decorating needs EST 1988 - TOP QUALITY WORK - FREE ESTIMATES

All work guaranteed 10% Discount senior citizens

T: 07928 101 742 / 07889 493 661 DRAINAGE ENGINEERS

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

VISION SCHOOL OF MOTORING

Specialist in AUTOMATIC driving lessons Higher quality tuition gives you the best chance of passing your driving test first time!

Call Garry Barker on: 07854 903 672 Email: vision.drive@yahoo.co.uk www.vision-school-of-motoring.co.uk

ELECTRICIANS

EMERGENCY DRAINCARE.CO.UK

• Blockages Cleared • CCTV Survey • Commercial Domestic • Discounts for OAP’s • Drains Cleared from £37!

• Lifetime Guarantee on all work • Fully Certified and Insured

Call Us Now On: 0800 195 1333 www.emergencydraincare.com

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRAINAGE ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS Head Office (Branches Throughout the North) Emergency Draincare, Kirsktall Road, Leeds LS5 3AE

Find us on Twitter

DAVID GUNBY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR DOMESTIC – COMMERCIAL – INDUSTRIAL

We provide: Electrical survey & report on installation N.I.C.E.I.C. electrical nspection & test Electrical installations commercial & domestic Fire alarm installation & maintenance Emergency lighting – installation & maintenance Part P. testing & documentation Portable Appliance Testing (P.A.T.) Full/part rewires – additional sockets Replacement consumer units No job too large or too small FREE no obligation quotes Our work guaranteed for 5 years Please telephone for FREE advice

@ northleedslife

Tel/Fax: 0113 268 2556 Mob: 07885 242055 Email: david-gunby@fsmail.net Phoenix House, 33 Talbot Ave., Roundhay LS8 1AQ

•• RReewwiirreess//PPaarrtt RReewwiirreess •• AAll MMiinnoorr WWoorrkkss •• EExxttrraa SSoocckkeettss//LLiigghhttnngg •• PPaarrtt PPRReeggiisstteerr dd •• FFaauulltt FFiinndd gg

Classifieds

98

Domestic & Commercial

• New Builds - Rewires - Extensions • Extra Sockets

• Fused Board Update

FURNITURE RESTORATION Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.

• Extra Lighting

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service

• Security Lights

Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

• Cooker Circuits

& Showers

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft, Vale, G-Plan, MultiYork and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery.

Sentimental items welcome.

Inspections & Testing - Landlord Certificates - Fault Finding - PAT testing

Call Paul on 07841 411718 Email: paul@seymourelectrical.co.uk www.seymourelectrical.co.uk Qualified Electrician - Part P Registered NAPIT Registered - Full Public Liability Insurance All Works Guaranteed

Examples of local work we did recently.

To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk

DH Electrical

Dave Hargreaves - Fully Qualified Electrician • Rewires/Part Rewires • All Minor Works • Extra Sockets/Lighting • Part P Registered • Fault Finding E: needasparky@talktalk.net W: www.d-h-electrical.co.uk

TEL: 07742 923 643 Cookridge Based

EE::nneeddaasspprrkkyy@@ttaallkk ..nneett WW::ww ..dd--hheellccttrriiaall..ccoouukk GATES & RAILINGS

GARDENERS

Garden Design Fencing, Gates & Decking, Patios & Driveways, Brick & Stone Walling Turf supplied & laid, Tel: 07950 680 995 Garden & commercial www.urban-earth.org.uk maintenance adam@urban-earth.com

ALFIE SUTCLIFFE TREE CARE 07917 138882 alfie@sutcliffetreecare.com www.sutcliffetreecare.com Domestic and commercial tree, shrub and hedge care across Leeds and surrounding areas.

Services include...

Tree pruning Crown thinning Crown reduction/shaping Crown lifting Formative pruning Dead wooding

Tree removal Felling and dismantling

Shrub care Pruning, training and advice

Hedge care Hedge laying, trimming, reducing and reshaping/straightening

Planting Trees, woodlands, shrubs and hedges

 

 

Woodland services



Thinning, coppicing and high pruning



Get in touch today for a free quote I am fully qualified and take pride in working quickly, cleanly and safely. All tree work operations comply with British Standard (BS3998:2010) and I hold £5 million Public Liability insurance.

 

  

  





ELMWOOD Tree & Garden Services

Our small family firm provides a full range of services including:

Rotivating, turfing, fencing, patios & rockeries Maintenance free gardens Trees felled, trimmed, shaped or pruned Hedges reduced or removed Gutters cleaned, drives jet washed elmwoodtrees@outlook.com

FOR AN EFFICIENT, SAFE & CLEAN SERVICE RING NOW: FREEPHONE: 0800 474 8519 / DIRECT 07769631142 24 hour emergency call-out available



 



 























  



  

 

HANDYMAN

Andy Abbey • Home & Garden Services For all those jobs you never get around to, or don’t know who to get to do them!

• From fitting a small shelf to a new kitchen • Jet washing your patio or painting • Gardening • Or even a helping hand with something heavy Charged by the hour not the job, so no hidden costs!

Tel: 07443 872551

DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION 9th SEPT

Tel: 0113 274 8776 info@northleedslife.co.uk

100

Classifieds GARAGE DOORS

ME ES SP PE EC G T IM CIIA AL LS S

RIIN SSPPR

Come and visit our attractiveshowroom for details of all our offers. You’ll find us close to the Wetherby Whaler restaurant.

CHEVRON

ROLLER DOOR

OVER 35% OFF

MARQUESS

FREE REMOTE CONTROL INSULATED ROLLER DOOR

SECTIONAL DOOR

FREE UPGRADE TO INSULATED

FREE CHOICE OF 15 COLOURS

DOORS from only

£249 + VAT

FREE FITTING STEEL UP & OVER

FREE REMOVAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR

OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS MAKES US THE FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR NEW GARAGE DOOR

OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS MAKES US THE FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR NEW PRICES GARAGE DOOR UNBEATABLE - SAME DAY SERVICE

EXPERT FITTING - DOOR AUT0MATION UNBEATABLE PRICES

ANDY’S

LOCKSMITH

DAYPark,SERVICE York Business Unit 3, Opus Avenue, ZAP GARAGE DOORSSAME Nether Poppleton, York YO26 6BL PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT - FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE - BASED ON WHITE, 7’ WIDE X 6’6” HIGH - CONNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS

WWW.ZAPGARAGEDOORS.COM TEL: 01904 788822 EXPERT FITTING DOOR AUTOMATION PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT - FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE - BASED ON WHITE, 7’ WIDE X 6’6” HIGH - CONNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS OR DISCOUNTS

ZAP GARAGE DOORS

TEL: 0113 451 2003 • WWW.ZAPGARAGEDOORS.COM

JOINERS

Whitehouse 66w x 95dmm:Layout KITCHENS 1 09/09/2014 17:32 Pa

Kitchen Replacement Doors A New Look Kitchen at a fraction of the cost!

LOCKSMITHS

24 HOUR CALL OUT 30 MINUTE RESPONSE No call out charge Discounts for OAPs & students

See our Showroom Displays at

• Standard Sizes or Made to Measure • Wide Choice of Doors & Matching Accessories in Hardwood, Painted, Meanwood Rd Vinyl & Melamine • Great Range of Designs & Over 400 Colours • For an Appointment Turn Your Dream please phone into Reality!

FREE Quotation

Tel: 0113 266 5638 without Obligation Mobile: 07957 987333

email: paulwhitehouse100@gmail.com

Tel: 07947 160 788 Probably the cheapest locksmith service in Leeds

Paul Whitehouse

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Roevale Court, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2DU

OVEN CLEANING

Leeds Oven Cleaning Service

FRANKS PLASTERING Locally based plastering specialists.

FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering. Patching and repair work also delivered.

• City & Guilds qualified • Clean and tidy work guaranteed • 18 years experience BEFORE

AFTER

Call Now For a FREE estimate

0113 870 4445

The Professional Oven Cleaning Service

T 0113 870 4445 M 07505 703111

Contact Dave Franks on

0113 274 1048 or 07796 381 346 Visit website for customer testimonials: www.franksplastering.com

www.leedsovencleaning.co.uk info@leedsovencleaning.co.uk

WALKERS OVEN CLEAN Doing the job you hate to do • Cleaning domestic ovens, hobs & microwaves • No chemicals • Biodegradable detergents • We help homeowners & landlords all over Leeds

Call Tony for a FREE quote: 07759 233 005 Email: tandjwalker@outlook.com PLASTERERS

S . NICHOLLS PLASTERING • All aspects of 35 plastering experyieears nce • All types of NO JOB T O O SMAL rendering L including colour rendering • Patching & repairs • Re-skimming to walls & ceilings • Clean and tidy workmanship

Contact: 07940 119 081 0113 443 8534

102

Classifieds

Friendly Plastering Service

Always a quality finish. 16 years experience.

All aspects of interior plastering covered Follow us @plaster21

For a free quote ring Calum on 07901 734 390 or 0113 345 6468

visit us at www.jimcalplastering.com

email- plaster2@outlook.com

JimCal

PALLETS

PLUMBING & HEATING

EMERGENCY DRAINCARE.CO.UK

• • • • • • •

Blockages Cleared CCTV Survey Commercial Domestic Discounts for OAP’s Drains Cleared from £37!

Lifetime Guarantee on all work Fully Certified and Insured

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRAINAGE ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS

Call Us Now On: 0800 195 1333 www.emergencydraincare.com

Head Office (Branches Throughout the North) Emergency Draincare, Kirsktall Road, Leeds LS5 3AE

FREE PALLETS 0113 274 8776

info@northleedslife.co.uk

Find us online

www.northleedslife.co.uk

James.thorogood22@sky.com

GPS Plumbing & Heating • All plumbing work undertaken • Discounts for OAPs • Free 24 hour call out service

WRAS & bpec unvented certified

Call Sean on

GPS Plumbing & Heating

07900 49 49 08 0113 267 0419

KAYES

PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATION BOILER INSTALLATIONS, SERVICING & REPAIRS FIRE & COOKER INSTALLATIONS

E: Kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 07958 383 049 • 07921 764 404

Leeds Local Plumbing Experts For all general plumbing including: • Bathroom installation incl. tiling • Leaks, bursts, repairs & maintenance • No call out fee • Fixed price quotes Fully qualiďŹ ed & insured local plumber

Call Alex 07730 560 422 enquiries@nortonplumbing.co.uk www.nortonplumbing.co.uk

303048

PRESSURE WASH

GAS Gas CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING Central Heating, General TILING, BATHROOM INSTALLATION

Northern Restoration specialise in all aspects of exterior cleaning and treatments for the residential and commercial sectors throughout Yorkshire.

Plumbing, Tiling, Bathroom Installation ER & GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ______________________________________________ LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES

UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS • Boiler and • Landlord safety gas certificates FORappliance ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS IPPING TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO installation, repair • Unvented hotSMALL S CENTRAL HEATING, GENERAL PLUMBING andBATHROOM servicing TILING, INSTALLATION CORGI REGISTEREDwater systems ______________________________________________

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

For all your plumbing and heating needs, from dripping taps to full FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL DAVE LOWE installations, no job too small.

GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, REPAIR & SERVICING ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED LANDLORDS SAFETY CERTIFICATES UNVENTED HOT WATER SYSTEMS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING NEEDS NG TAPS TO FULL INSTALLATIONS, NO JOB TOO SMALL CORGI REGISTERED TEL: 0113 2679004

FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE

MOB: 07961 432404

WORKSafe FULLY GUARANTEED •ALLGas • Friendly, FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL registered reliable service

0113 2679004

DAVE LOWE

MOB: 07961 432404

• All work fully guaranteed

For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:

Tel: 0113 267 9004 Mob: 07961 432 404

We specialise in: đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Block Paving đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Wood Decking đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Brickwork đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Stone Flags đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Conservatories đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Tarmac đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Concrete đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Safety Surfacesđ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Roofs and Guttersđ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Cladding đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Fencing đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š UPVC đ&#x;”šđ&#x;”š Windows

CALL 0113 808 4468

www.northernrestoration.co.uk

104

Classifieds PSYCHIC

Melissa Medium, Healer & White Witch

ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Clairvoyant, Tarot Reader & Crystals

Slate & tile new roofs/re-roofs Topseal GRP flat roofs Fascias, soffits & guttering Velux windows Roof repairs

Member of the Psychic Circle BAPTA Accredited Tel: 0113 224 9720 Vesper Road, Kirkstall, Leeds

Free, no obligation quotations Insurance backed guarantees

ROOFERS

Tel: 0113 273 2888

UP ON THE ROOF You want experts doing the repairs

www.greenhillroofing.co.uk Unit C, Oaktree Business Park, Leeds LS14 1NF

A FAMILY BUSINESS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Full Strip & Recovers • Slating & Tiling Flat Roof Repairs • Dormers/Garage Roofs Full Fascia & Soffits Replacement All repair work undertaken including insurance work All work fully guaranteed

VJR ROOFING SERVICES CALL PETER

0113 294 6383 / 0790 562 5512

DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION 9TH SEPT

Tel: 0113 274 8776 info@northleedslife.co.uk

R. & D. Sheridan

Roofing Contractors • • • • •

Re-roofs & repairs Gutters, fascias and soffits All flat roofing Insurance work Pointing

FREE honest quotations All work guaranteed Over 30 years experience Tel/Fax: 0113 278 3472 Mobile: 07747 110582 Email: rsheridan1234@aol.com

in

ff O b er % tem 2 5 S ep

MORE DISTRIBUTION WITH EACH EDITION

Windows Fitted From £200 Doors Fitted From £450 High Grade uPVC, Timber and Aluminium Windows, Doors, Conservatories, Fascias, Soffits & Gutters

Windows Fitted From £200

• NO DEPOSIT, FREE SURVEY Doors On Fitted From £450 • Payment Completion High Grade uPVC, Timber and Aluminium Windows, • A Doors, Rated Windows Conservatories, Fascias, Soffits & Gutters • Secure ByFREE Design • NO DEPOSIT, SURVEY • Payment On Completion • No Pushy Salesmen 10 YEAR • A Rated Windows • Secure

By Design • No Middlemen • No Pushy Salesmen

10 YEAR INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE

INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE

Cookridge Windows

• No Middlemen

Cookridge Windows

0113 226 8089 25% Off in June 07805 495071 25% Off www.cookridgewindowsleeds.co.uk www.cookridgewindowsleeds.co.uk in June 19 Eaton Hill, Leeds, LS16 6SE

0113 226 8089 07805 495071

20,000

20,000

PLUS KITCHEN & WARDROBE REPLACEMENT DOORS

LS6 LS16 & LS18

LS7 LS8 & LS17

UK Worktops

North Leeds Life distributes 40,000 magazines per month, in two editions of 20,000 each.

Why settle for less?

www.cookridgewindowsleeds.co.uk NEW SHOWROOM: 19 Eaton Leeds, Leeds LS16 6SE 1, Station Road,Hill, Guiseley, LS20 8BX

WORKTOPS

WORKTOPS LARGEST RANGE IN NORTH LEEDS!

Just 100 yards from Waitrose, Meanwood

Tel: 0113 230 6038

Waitrose

Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00, Sat 10.00 - 2.00 Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB

www.ukworktopsyorkshire.co.uk

Contact us for details today:

0113 274 8776 info@northleedslife.co.uk www.northleedslife.co.uk

AR

E

RAINBOW

ANT

E

LI M 25 IT ED % TI OF M F E O N LY

G

U

Conservatories Windows Doors Rooflines

Conservatories Windows Fitted Doors Fitted from from from

£5995

£250

£570

The ‘Utopia’ System, the most secure windows and doors on the market Great deals on F A S C I A S A N D S O F F I T S

Family run company - no salesmen As seen on TV and heard on Real Radio

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE • 7 DAYS A WEEK Tel: 0113 225 8250 • FREEPHONE: 0800 183 2015 www.rainbow-windows.co.uk email: rainbow-leeds@btconnect.com

Offices & showroom: 185 Butcher Hill, Leeds LS16 5DA. Open Monday to Friday 9am til 5pm

NEED YOUR CAR SERVICED OR AN MOT?

NEED YOUR CAR SERVICED OR AN MOT?

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGE Headingley’s favourite garage Grove Lane Garage is a family-run firm with a long-established reputation for excellent service and great value. Our ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and you can trust us to give an honest appraisal.

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGE Headingley’s favourite garage

Grove Lane Garage is a family-run firm with a long-established

• Service allservice makes and models Fault finding and general repairs reputationand for repair excellent and great value. Our• ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and

• Fully qualified, you can trust us toexperienced give an honestmechanics appraisal.

• Great value tyres

• MOTs and servicing • Service and

• Established over 30 years repair all makes and models • Fully qualified, experienced mechanics SAVE MONEY YOUR LOCAL GARAGE • MOTs andAT servicing You makefihuge savings at general Grove Lane repairs Garage compared to main dealers.

• can Fault nding and We can service or repair your car, whatever make or model, and it won’t affect Great value air conditioning re-gas the•manufacturer’s warranty!

• Established over 30 years

SAVE MONEY AT YOUR LOCAL GARAGE You can make huge savings at Grove Lane Garage compared to main dealers.

We can servicetimes: or repair your car, whatever make or model, and it won’t affect Opening 8am–5pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12 noon Sat the manufacturer’s warranty!

All major credit cards accepted Opening times: 8am–5pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12 noon Sat All major credit cards accepted

GROVE GARAGE GROVELANE LANE GARAGE

e We servic Tel: 0113 274 1113 or 0113 278 4432akes Tel: 0113www.grovelanegarage.co.uk 274 1113 or 0113 278 4432 all m els Grove Lane, Headingley LS6 4AQ www.grovelanegarage.co.uk and mod Grove Lane, Headingley LS6 4AQ West Yorkshire Medic Response

City Varieties Music Hall presents

Fri 27 November 2015 – Sun 10 January 2016

Written by PETER ROWE Directed by PAUL HART Designed by SEAN TURNER Musical Director TRISTAN PARKES Lighting Designer JASON SALVIN

CV Robin Hood Leeds life 153x226mm 08.15.indd 1

05/08/2015 09:01