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Dear Readers, What a soggy Summer we’ve had! Now, as the children prepare to return to school, I fully expect beautiful, warm sunny weather – isn’t that the way it goes? Wasn’t the Brownlee brothers’ victory at the London Triathlon brilliant! This month we are also Celebrating Headingley – and you might be surprised at all that’s going on. Theatres are gearing up for the Autumn season; Skipton is holding an International Puppet Festival; and this is the month to enjoy all things organic.

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Going Organic

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

We also chat to composer Richard Taylor who has written the music for The Go Between at The Playhouse and drop in to The Brudenell Social Club for a chat with Nathan Clarke. It’s time for Heritage Open Days again, with dozens of interesting buildings ready to welcome you. Otley Folk Festival has a fantastic programme lined up. And Weetwood Primary School would like your help to access the New Energyshare Fund. Let us know what you have planned for October. The deadline for notices and editorial is 1st September and 9th September for advertising. We look forward to hearing from you.

Carole, Jack and the team

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News from Your Councillors

Keeping you up to date with what’s going on in your area.

Thrilling Triathlon Win from Brownlee Brothers

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

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Conservation Status

Successful outcome after over a year of public consultation

27 A Feast of Heritage Lots to see and do during Heritage Open Days

29 Ilkley Literature Festival The largest and best known literature festival in the North of England

31 Skipton International Puppet Festival Showcasing puppetry from around the world

36 Otley Folk Festival Otley gears up for its 20th Folk Festival

COMMUNITY NEWS

LOTTERY AWARD FOR LOCAL U3A GROUP Earlier this year Cookridge and Horsforth University of the Third Age (U3A) received a grant of ÂŁ5,830 from the Big Lottery Fund. The award will be used to develop and enhance this local U3A, founded in November 2008.

This successful group now has a membership of over two hundred and thirty members. Activities include regular meetings with a speaker on the first Monday of the month (10.30am, Cookridge Village Hall), plus over 30 diverse Interest Groups where members share their hobbies, knowledge and skills.

Part of the Lottery money has already been used to purchase equipment and resources for meetings, and to help establish new groups including Craft, IT, Line Dancing, Digital Photography and a Choir. A further proportion will be used to promote the Cookridge and Horsforth U3A in neighbouring areas where there are cur-

rently only a few members. Open meetings will be held in Otley at the Methodist Church on Thursday 22nd September at 10.30am and 29th September at Yeadon Methodist Church also at 10.30am. Further meetings will be held in Rawdon and Guiseley later in the year. The current Chairman, Moira Greensmith, would like to invite anyone wishing to learn more about the U3A and its activities to attend one of these open information meetings. For further information, visit www.u3asites.org.uk/ cookridge or call 07553 086399.

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NEWS FROM YOUR COUNCILLORS Councillor Barry Anderson Adel & Wharfedale Ward

‘No Cold Calling’ Zones Apparently a man has been trying to fundraise for a charity in the area but does not have any kind of authorisation. I took this up with both the Police and West Yorkshire Trading Standards, and asked whether some additional “No Cold Calling” Zones could be introduced in the area. The Police advised that they would support this. However, residents need to be canvassed initially to ensure that a majority are in favour of a particular area being designated as a ‘No Cold Calling’ Zone. Then additional funding would need to be sought to cover signage, stickers and information leaflets. West Yorkshire Trading Standards advised that these zones can help

Councillor Clive Fox Adel & Wharfedale Ward

The council appears hooked on setting standards and officers have been busily writing reports again. This time round it’s a grand treatise on the needs and opportunities for open space, sport and recreation around the city. The consequence is each of us is entitled to around 0.3 of a square inch of swimming pool within 15 minutes public transport journey time. They don’t actually put it that way of course preferring instead to use the more sophisticated sounding 7.8 sq metres per 1,000 of population, but either way I’ve done the sums for you and clearly goldfish get more.

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residents to deal more effectively with cold callers and dissuade doorstep sellers. For details visit www.ts.wyjs. org.uk/wyjs-trading-doorstep-crime. asp#cccz Let me know if you would like to be part of a co-ordinating group and I will do my best to arrange a meeting with the Police and West Yorkshire Trading Standards. Drainage You will have received a letter from Yorkshire Water recently advising you about new regulations regarding sewer ownership. As a result, some residents have contacted me for clarification. At present, whoever owns a drain or sewer is normally responsible for its maintenance. This includes dealing with blockages and small repairs or replacing the drain or sewer if required. Drains are the owner’s responsibility up to their connection with a private or public sewer.

For indoor tennis players the Leeds standard is 0.08 courts per thousand of population. How exactly a thousand people are expected to play on less than a tenth of a tennis court remains something of a mystery though it’s going to help if they stick to playing doubles. This time the new standard requires courts to be within 20 minutes public transport journey time. Don’t ask why it’s deemed acceptable to take five minutes longer to reach an indoor tennis court than a swimming pool. Bowls enthusiasts strictly require access to a car. Don’t even think about walking as the accessibility standard is a ten minute drive. No mention of public transport here though with an allocation of just under 200 sq ft apiece they do at least fare better than the tennis players. Similar space is al-

However, the Government wants to simplify who is responsible for certain pipework. From 1st October, Yorkshire Water will be taking on responsibility for all private sewers and lateral drains. Property owners will only be responsible for individual drains serving their property. There is a lot of information on the Yorkshire Water website. Yorkshire Water do not have maps for all the sewer systems and there could be some debate over the curtilage boundaries and where their responsibilities start. Sewers that connect to private treatment works or a septic tank, or carry water directly to a water course, will not transfer to Yorkshire Water. Highways drains and road gullies are owned by the Highways Authority unless the street is un-adopted and these are unaffected. If you don’t have internet access at home to follow up these comments, you can go to any public library and use their computer facilities free of charge. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com

located to other users of outdoor facilities including athletes. For their part golfers will surely fancy their chances of achieving a hole in one on a regular basis. We learn too that residents in Adel and Bramhope currently must travel further than a 15 minute walk to access existing allotment sites – note no cars for them - and Otley isn’t within 20 minutes drive of an athletic track. Many of us knew that already And the point of all this? Well we are told it helps to secure a financial contribution from developers towards recreation facilities. That’s the theory at least but don’t count on it. As to the next standard, how about the number of council reports per thousand council tax payers? clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

We had our meeting with David THE ADEL Wilson Homes ASSOCIATION and their new arDr Barrie Hopson chitects in July regarding the Holt Avenue development. Overall, residents were pleased with the new layout. The number of houses has now been reduced to 44 from the initial 70. Strong feelings were aroused concerning the actual housing designs and DWH and the Leeds City Council planners have agreed to relook at this aspect. The designs are still up to view at the Adel Sports & Social Club and at the Stables. Our next concern is to protect the fields opposite the Church from future development. A small working party is interpreting, with Cllr Anderson’s help, the Coalition’s ideas on planning and localism and we have been asked by the Council and the Government to contribute our views on these policies. Some of them could, in theory, give us more protection from green field and green belt planning vandalism. Val Crompton has been working hard at revising the Adel Neighbourhood Design Statement and we are working closely with the planners to update this and gain more protection from unbridled planning permissions. Our 15th September meeting will have a rescheduled meeting with Inspector Richard Coldwell to discover the police’s attitude and commitment to Neighbourhood Watch Schemes. We will also be discussing a new initiative from West Yorkshire Trading Standards designed to stop rogue traders, doorstep crime, and the benefits of having a Cold Calling Control Zone. If you have ideas for a community project we will also be discussing a Natwest scheme offering three community projects the chance to win awards of £6,000 each We are grateful to our local Councillors who have managed to get us £1,800 to cover most of the costs of the new heritage lighting in Back Church Lane. Please let me know in advance of local issues that you would like to be discussed (barriehopson@ashlingpartnership.com)

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A Message from Horsforth Town Council We hope that you all feel refreshed following your summer activities! And, a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped with the many Summer activities that occupied the interests of our young people. Several of the Council’s Committees met over the Summer – notably Planning and Environment. The Environment Committee next meets at the beginning of September, and will start its discussions and preparations for Christmas and planting in the new year. Cut backs from Leeds City Council mean that the costs and provision of Christmas lights and trees have now to be carefully considered. The Committee are also involved in monitoring the cleaning and maintenance of the many ginnels in Horsforth. If there is a ginnel near you that needs to be recorded, as a part of the network, please let us know. This committee is also looking at its contribution to the Council’s Five Year plan (or wish list!). Again, if you have any positive suggestions, please contact us. The Environment Committee also works with Horsforth in Bloom to achieve the best and most colourful spectacle for the judges. When the judges visited earlier this year, they were very impressed by the seats and how well they were used. Tom Ferry, the Town Clerk, has successfully completed his Cilca course, which provides the first steps for the Council to be awarded Quality Status. Quality Status would provide the Council with the opportunity to take on larger and different responsibilities and manage more parts of the Town’s services. As Autumn brings in colourful and fruitful days, the Council will continue working for the benefit of Horsforth and our residents.

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LAWNSWOOD SCHOOL IS ON THE UP! Deemed to be failing its pupils and placed in special measures in November 2009, the school passed a full inspection recently with flying colours.

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

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

Conveniently falling on Celebrate Headingley weekend, market organisers have planned a supper (market produce of course!) and knees-up at HEART (tickets available from HEART). They have also commissioned two drawings and a photograph of the market from two Despite this, there are still local people who don’t eminent local artists. The originals THE ETHOS IS THE SAME know it exists! will hang in HEART AS WHEN IT STARTED: If you would like but limited edition TO PROVIDE LOCALLY to spread the word, new leafprints will be available both there and PRODUCED FOOD DIRECT lets advertising FROM THE PRODUCER the market are at the September market. AND TO ENSURE THAT now available at HEART, Natural THE HEADINGLEY Food Store and Over the five years the market has COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS the market itself. TO A FULL RANGE OF expanded to over At each market twenty stalls – some SEASONAL FOODS there is live muhave changed and been replaced by new ones, but the sic, including jazz from Sharp Intake, market’s ethos is the same as when songs from Lawnswood Community it started: to provide locally produced Choir and West Yorkshire Brass Band food direct from the producer and to – and they will be helping things to ensure that the Headingley commu- go with a swing on 10th September.. nity has access to a full range of seasonal foods. Unfortunately, in order Headingley Farmers’ Market is held to avoid too much duplication, they at the Rose Garden North Lane (in have sometimes had to turn down front of The Arc) the second Saturday potential stallholders – they could of the month, 9am – 12.30pm. www. easily have had a market just with headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk cakes! 10 September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

This follows rigorous monitoring by inspectors each term. Several areas, including leadership, capacity for further improvement and the sixth form were all labeled ‘good’. Overall, it was judged to be offering a satisfactory standard of education to its students and was taken out of special measures. “Staff and pupils are thrilled with the news”, said head teacher Georgie Sale, who took charge of the school as executive head teacher in January this year. “This has been a huge team effort with both staff and pupils wanting to make this school better. There’s a real ‘can-do’ culture now which will carry the school into a successful future.” The inspectors’ findings show vast improvements in many areas. Previously, pupils’ behaviour, teaching and leadership had all been heavily criticised. “The executive head teacher has secured improvement in many key aspects of school life,” said the inspectors’ report. “Students’ attainment, although low, is improving securely and rapidly. Students’ behaviour is now satisfactory, allowing effective learning to take place in lessons.” Other areas of improvement at Lawnswood, which was one of the first schools to be rebuilt in state-of-the-art facilities as part of a national school rebuilding programme, included use of assessment and tracking of pupils’ progress, and the overall care, guidance and support

CRAGG HILL AND WOODSIDE GET DESIGNATED CONSERVATION STATUS Following over a year of discussion and public consultation, the Cragg Hill and Woodside areas of Horsforth have finally been designated a conservation area. The decision by Leeds City Council follows two successful public consultations earlier last year. The new conservation area will take in the majority of Outwood Lane, as well as significant historic areas around Cragg Hill and Woodside, which are located at either end of Outwood Lane. A conservation area appraisal and management plan has also been produced to ensure the special interest of the conservation area is documented. This will be the third conservation area in Horsforth. The other two are based around Town Street and the Victorian Villa developments at Newlay. “This is very good news for Horsforth”, said Councillor Richard Lewis, Leeds City Council executive board member responsible for development. “Awarding an area conservation status is an important step – it helps safeguard the special

architectural and historic character of the area and protects important buildings from inappropriate demolition and development. “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in the consultations. The opinions of local people were an important part of this process.” More information on conservation areas in the city is available at www.leeds.gov.uk/conservation or from: Sustainable Development Unit, Leeds City Council, Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington Street, Leeds, LS2

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ADEL CRAG COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM All Adel residents are invited to attend the Adel Crag Community Association AGM on Tuesday 13th September, 7pm at Adel St John the Baptist School, Long Causeway. The meeting will elect up to nine committee members for the coming year and focus on any concerns you may have about developments around the area. You will also hear details of our financial situation and receive a report on our activities. Cllr Barry Anderson has been invited to attend, together with respresenation from West North West Homes

and other interested organisations. It is important that you attend this meeting if you can and support what you believe needs to be done to make Adel a safer and more pleasant place to live. This is the forum in which to air your views! For further information, call me on 0113 261 0846 or visit www.adelcrag.org.uk Francis G Garbutt Chairmam

FUN DAY AT WAYLAND CROFT Adel Crag Community Association is holding a fancy dress event at Wayland Croft, sheltered housing complex on Saturday 10th September, 12 – 3pm. The event is for everyone. Ronnie the Rhino will be in attendance. There will be a prize for the best children’s entry (£20 voucher). Parents and grandparents are invited to join in the fun. There will also be a Table Top sale,

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tombola and much more. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Ward, Bexley Wing, St James’s Hospital and Adel Crag Community Association. Further information Francis Garbutt 0113 261 0846 or www.adelcrag. org.uk

BRAMHOPE VILLAGE SHOW Bramhope’s annual village show is on Sunday 4th September, 1.45 – 4.30pm at the Robert Craven Memorial Hall. This year there’s entertainment from the Silly Brothers and a barbershop quartet, as well as a variety of stalls and games for your entertainment. Come along and try your luck on the tombola, or bring along your pet to the pet show. Enjoy afternoon tea, a fantastic cake stall, or a football challenge – for those of you who feel they can beat their goalie! The village show wouldn’t be a show without talented villagers entering their prized specimens in the competition classes. As usual there’s a wide variety of categories for everyone to showcase their talents. Perhaps you are a skilled flower arranger, baker or photographer. Whatever your skill, there is something for everyone, and lots of children’s competitions too. All entries must be received by 31 August. Programmes are available from Robert Craven Memorial Hall, or visit www.robertcraven.org.uk/flowershow

Horsforth in Bloom Group with the Yorkshire in Bloom Judges.

The Judges from Yorkshire in Bloom visited Horsforth in July. The Horsforth in Bloom group now await the results which will be announced on September 20th. They’d like to thank everyone who helped and supported them in the run up to the judging by way of litter picking and tending their gardens. A big thank you also goes to the growing number of businesses in Horsforth who put on flower displays. And, ‘Good Luck’ to all those who entered 12 September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

the Leeds in Bloom Business Awards, the results of which will also be announced this month.

Horsfordians can help the group by attending their meetings on the first Saturday of the month, 10am at Horsforth Museum.

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SPEAK YOUR MIND AT LEEDS VOICE DAY Leeds Voice Day’s October Workshop is called Speak Your Mind or The Game(s) of Life. This exciting interactive coaching session will run on Saturday 15th October in the Jubilee Room at Leeds Metropolitan University’s Headingley Campus. Speak Your Mind is about how to cope when put on the spot -- ways to speed up reactions and speak with greater confidence and fluency. Carefully selected improvisation and theatre games will focus on the interplay of power and status -- the daily transactions that make us all feel belittled or confident -- and how we can influence them. These are crucial, unseen skills that can be applied across the board for business, teaching or social life.

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The ‘End of Summer Fashion Show’ is scheduled for Friday 9th September at Left Bank (the old St Margaret of Antioch Church), Cardigan Road, Headingley, and is in aid of WaterAid - a charity that works towards providing clean, safe water for the world’s poorest countries.. Now in its third year, it promises to be better than ever, featuring exciting new trends and designers from all over the country, including Pop Boutique, Loela, Victoria Rosso, Jamilia Design and Agwein Reid. 14 September | northleedslife.co.uk

There will also be a market of local Yorkshire fashion businesses and designers including Handbag Heaven, Passion Jewellery, Fabulous Boutique, Vintage Amours and many more. Tickets £9 are available from http://bit.ly/esfstickets but are limited – so grab one now! For further information, visit www.endofsummerfashionshow. co.uk, or contact hello@endofsummerfashionshow.co.uk

Speak Your Mind will be led by professional actors James Rastall and Philip Sarson. In addition to careers in theatre, radio and TV (most recently Marchlands and Holby City) they run ‘Activat8!’ training for Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; and in 2010 set up ‘Playground’ improvisation workshops in London and the South-East. Leeds Voice Day is a not-for-profit organisation now in its fourth successful year. Voice Day events are run by Jane Oakshott MBE, Voice and Performance Coach BA MA LAMDA (Gold) and Jo Donnelly, Speech and Language Therapist LCST MA. Enquiries and bookings can be addressed to jo.donnelly@virgin.net or to Jane on 0113 278 6215.

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

Go on, give it a try! Make a wildlife area – let the grass grow long, maybe plant some wildflower seeds, ox eye daisy, corn cockle and wild poppies, packet mixes are available. A log pile is a great help or even a pile of stones. Nettles are good for all wildlife, hover flies and bumble bees love hogweed and teasel – which is also a favourite of goldfinches. Bramble and thistle are excellent too and wildlife also welcome local native grasses and clover. Go wild! And finally, just add water! Yes, build a wildlife pond, hard work but rewarding. If you’re lucky and the pond is big enough you’ll soon have dragonflies – such beautiful insects to watch and enjoy as they shimmer and sparkle over the water during the summer months.

ing of fruit and vegetables; the improvement of local greenspace for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife; partnership working with various local groups including tenants’ groups and local schools. They are committed to actively promoting, encouraging and demonstrating sustainable living amongst all sections of the community, whilst protecting and wherever possible, enhancing the local environment. They work with a variety of groups providing environmental work opportunities, these have included the long term unemployed, the Leeds Universities, Mind and young offenders. If you are a local tenants association, school, or community group, they would be happy to help you achieve your aims and objectives. They have also recently launched a fully competitive garden service to all local residents and commercial customers. Give Richard a call on 07730 369 663 or email leedsorganicgrowers@ hotmail.co.uk

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A smaller and more compact wader is the green sandpiper. Blackish above and whitish below, with a white rump, it resembles an over-sized house martin in flight. Its legs are the same colour as those of the greenshank but shorter, and it is nervous and shy. Both species prefer marshes and edges of pools on migration. Green sandpipers will frequent the smallest pool or ditch and fly up suddenly when flushed. Fairburn Ings is a good place to see these species. They have distinctive calls. That of the greenshank is a clear ringing “tew tew tew”. By contrast, the call of the green sandpiper is a loud liquid “Hueet wit wit”.

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

It was quickly apparent in the darkness of Leeds Town Hall in June that the building provides superior acoustics to those in the nearby Grand Theatre, where the Orchestra of Opera North is used to performing from the murky depths of the pit. Here, during a stunning prelude, it emerges in its full concert glory as the light increases, the centre of attention. A hundred musicians are up there, including six harpists. Watery images play on three huge video screens fixed above, ripples growing into turbulent waves as the chord embellishments multiply. Richard Farnes, Opera North’s music director, has planned to lead the company through its first Ring Cycle over the next four years, and the Grand has been ruled out as not grand enough, because this is Wagner, whose demands for a total experience of his works can seldom be met, not least because they involve the sort of massive expenditure which could only be endured by a mad monarch or the New York Met.

of opportunities for action. There is no stand-and-deliver style here. Take Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke as Loge, for example, who conveys shiftiness with every move, flickering hand movements and cunningfilled face contributing to one of the most memorable performances of the evening. His well-enunciated delivery stands out in a cast wellcoached in diction.

LUCY DEBUTS AT LEEDS CITY VARIETIES Lucy Watmough, the talented young soprano from Otley, will be making her debut appearance at the famous Leeds City Varieties on 7th and 8th October. The newly refurbished theatre is bringing back the ‘Good Old Days’ show which was hugely popular on television many years ago.

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

ily with an Edwardian feel to it. They are reminiscent of the privileged classes to be found in stories by Saki, in black dresses or tails. Michael Drueitt’s statuesque Wotan gazes out like a veteran general, his good eye searching for the main chance. Das Rheingold returns to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 8th September for just one performance – catch it if you can.

“I am really looking forward to the show because it is something quite different from my usual type of performance”, said Lucy. “I’m told that at the end of each show, it is traditional that everyone joins in and sings a song about a pub called the ‘Old Bull and Bush’. Strange really, because I have asked around and no-one seems to know where it is! I am one of six acts in the show and I’m sure its going to be a real fun weekend for everyone.” For further information, visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk

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

RICHARD TAYLOR, COMPOSER INTERVIEWED BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

If you’re a regular theatre-goer, you’re likely to be familiar with Richard Taylor’s work even if you don’t know it. Richard has written the music for over sixty plays, many of which have been staged at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Richard considers the WYP his musi- tion seem like less of a risk and he cal home and most recently he has has extensive experience working composed the music for the adapta- on projects for younger performers – tion of The Go Between (9th Sept – among other projects, he composed 1st Oct). When I spoke to him he was the original stage musical adaptation about to begin work on King Lear of Whistle Down the Wind for the Na(starring Tim Pigott-Smith, 23rd Sept tional Youth Music Theatre. – 22nd Oct), which is a very different kind of project. Richard attended school in Scarborough where he developed a love of musicals, participating in productions of Joseph and the like. Through an immersion in musical theatre, Richard carved out his particular creative niche. What drives him, he says, is trying to find what music and lyrics can add to a story, the sense of a dramatic narrative is central to his musical compositions. L.P. Hartley’s romantic novel, The Go Between was made into a classic film starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates but has only been staged once before. Richard feels that, since the success of Billy Elliot, theatrical productions with children at the centre of the ac28 September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

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In his field, Richard says, there are as many words for ‘Musical’ as the Eskimos have for snow and with The Go Between, he’s attempting a different approach to the genre. Through an intertwining of spoken dialogue and singing, Richard hopes that the audience will emerge from the performance unable to distinguish between what was said and what was sung. “You don’t write a musical, you rewrite it”, Richard says. With a play like King Lear, however, a different type of process is required. It’s more a matter of underscoring the play, he tells me, and the musical accompaniment for Lear will develop as the cast and crew work through rehearsals, with him responding to the actor’s performances. While Richard has dabbled in TV work, notably the Leeds based TV film, Brides in the Bath, he says he has no strong desire to apply his talents to working on film scores. What he loves about theatre, he says, is the spirit of collaboration and he feels comfortable and confidant working with his long standing colleagues at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

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

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THE GO-BETWEEN LAUNCHES SEASON FOR THE PLAYHOUSE L.P. Hartley’s romantic novel The GoBetween is a poignant story of childhood innocence, hidden memories and self-realisation. A new British musical adaptation of this classic text, featuring book and lyrics by playwright David Wood and music and lyrics by composer Richard Taylor, is co-produced by West Yorkshire Playhouse, Derby LIVE and Royal & Derngate Northampton. Directed by Roger Haines, the production receives its world premiere at the Playhouse on 9th September launching its Autumn Winter 2011 season and runs in the Courtyard theatre until 1st October.

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

Skipton is set to come alive at the end of September with a weekend celebrating the art of puppetry. Puppetry has been around for hundreds - perhaps thousands - of years and the technology used to create its effects are constantly being reinvented.

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Skipton is showcasing a whole range of shows that mix the traditional with the modern including, a quartet of Grimm’s stories told with poetically pure object theatre; a beautifully carved travellers’ folktale from the memory of the late Scottish storyteller Duncan Williamson; and of course good old (350 years old) Mr Punch, who always has something to say on contemporary life. This cosy festival fits Skipton perfectly and is a celebration of the small, the original and the friendly. All performances are in intimate spaces from marquees seating 60, to studio theatre style halls for 100. The smallest performance is for one person at a time – plus curious onlookers! This three-day event offers a variety of performances suitable for all ages by companies from all over Europe and the UK. Performances, demonstrations, workshops, special guests – it’s all happening! Tickets range from £2.50 - $5 for family shows and £10 for adult shows with many free acts to create a full festival experience. For further information, visit www.skiptonpuppetfestival. co.uk

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HATS OFF TO THE BRUDE! by gig goers and performers alike. While, for sports fans, Headingley cricket ground is likely to be considered the area’s most internationally renowned landmark, for the more musically inclined among us the Brudenell Social Club has established itself as a prestigious rival for the title. Manager, Nathan Clark, whose family has been running the club for over thirty years, says that when the area around the Brudenell began to change in the mid to late 90s with the influx of more and more students, the Clarks realised they had to adapt or disappear. Getting the students on side with cheap booze and eclectic live acts nearly every night of the week has helped the Brudenell to thrive where other similar venues have failed and been forced to close their doors.

Nathan Clarke Photo: Paul Dishman

Leeds and the surrounding areas have no shortage of local talent, and Headingley now has many venues where they can be seen and heard. Perhaps the most well established venue in the area is the Brudenell Social Club. The Brude (as it’s affectionately known by some regulars) first opened its doors as a private members club in 1913 and its impressive longevity over the years has seen it evolve into one of the best loved live music venues in the country, adored

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

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tion as the place to play in Leeds. Just as important as the club’s operation as a venue is its connection to the local community. The Brudenell continues to be heavily involved in community-based projects such as Unity Day and the Royal Park School Fund. It regularly hosts fundraising events and offers free room hire to school groups. Nathan is also proud of connections to the wider Leeds community and enjoys strong ties to the city’s independent music shops (Crash and Jumbo) and local record labels. Due to its now prestigious standing in the musical community, the club has drawn some big, nay huge, names to play their stage, hosting secret gigs by the likes of Franz Ferdinand and local boys done good, Kaiser Chiefs. The ensured ticket sales from bands of this ilk give Nathan the freedom to provide a platform for less mainstream, more experimental acts. For instance, the frankly demented Can front man, Damo Suzuki, is becoming something of a regular at the club. It’s not all about the music, though. The Brudenell has also hosted jumble sales, record fairs and the popular Cabaret Heaven. If Nathan and his mum keep up their good work, the continued success of the club is assured. Skip to the music listings in this here mag and you’re bound to find an upcoming event at Brudenell Social that’s likely to tickle your fancy. Perhaps we’ll see you there. Hats off to Nathan Clark! Long may you run. by Brendan Campbell

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“CLASSICS AT THE COTTAGE”

COTTAGE ROAD CINEMA GEARS UP FOR ITS CENTENARY It is just six years since Cottage Road Cinema was saved from closure. Associated Tower Cinemas were due to close the cinema on the 28th July 2005, but at the eleventh hour an agreement was made with Charles Morris, who also has cinemas in Skipton, Keighley, Elland and the Lake District, to lease the cinema. “It really was a last-minute thing”, said Charles; “the early editions of the evening paper reported that the cinema was closing, and they had to make a quick amendment for the later editions to confirm that it had been saved.” Since then the cinema has continued to thrive. A notable feature has been the ‘Classics at the Cottage’, onenight presentations of favourite films going back several decades in some cases, which was the brainchild of the Far Headingley Village Society.

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The cinema is currently gearing up for its centenary, which will be in July 2012. “There are very few cinemas which survive from pre-World War One, and even fewer which have been in continuous use as a cinema for all that time, but Cottage Road is one of them”, said Charles. “The cinema is not actually purpose-built. It began life as livery stables, then became a garage. It was converted to a cinema in 1912. “We will be celebrating the centenary in style, though we haven’t quite decided what format it should take. One idea is that we might have a week with different films each day, representing each decade of the cinema’s life. We also want to present a historical display and would like to appeal to readers for any memorabilia - photographs, old programmes etc. - and memories which they have of the cinema.” Please drop these in to the cinema, or post them to Cottage Road Cinema, Corrage Road, Headingley LS6 4DD. For screening times etc. visit www.cottageroad. co.uk or call 0113 275 1606.

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How Dawn edited her dream and turned it into reality Dawn Feather’s Yorkshire Edit video business finally got the green light after a big helping hand from The Prince’s Trust Dawn struggled at school but was thrilled when she managed to get a place at Sheffield Hallam University studying media. The course went well, but after she graduated in 2005, things started to go downhill. Dawn had dreamed of working as a film editor since the age of twelve, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn’t get her first break.

The Prince’s Trust enter the frame In 2006, after finding herself out of work for a year, she was struggling to pay the bills and desperately wanted to find a good job. It was then that her mum suggested she contact The Prince’s Trust. She and her mum sat down and wrote an email and hoped for the best. The Trust got back to her within two days and said they’d support anyone who is long-term unemployed and in need of a confidence boost and skills. Dawn met with one of The Trust’s business managers and after preparing a business plan they agreed on £1,000 grant and a £1,700 loan (which has now been repaid). The money meant she could buy better equipment and set up her own freelance video editing company, Yorkshire Edit- in 2006.

Invaluable business mentoring It wasn’t easy and Dawn says the first year was pretty challenging. She had to work as a waitress to keep the money coming in and she doesn’t think she would have coped without her business mentor from The Prince’s Trust. She said: “He helped me build my confidence and showed me how to deal with things like invoices and contracts.” She says working with The Trust has had a massive impact on her confidence which is now sky high. She added: “I believe I can do anything now, I’ve met lots of interesting people and it’s opened so many doors.

InspirEd to teach film making Dawn is now doing brilliantly as a freelance film editor with a number of contracts with big companies. She also teaches film making to children and young adults in schools across the country with a new brand called InspirEd, set up in 2008, and she employs six people on a freelance basis. She’s even worked with Boyzone making behind-the-scenes documentaries on their comeback tour. She has also worked for Dragon’s Den star and Prince’s Trust supporter, James Caan, working

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on videos for his website and premises. Dawn also acted as a Young Ambassador for The Trust. She said: “Every young person has the ability to succeed. A lot of young people have so much potential and with a bit of support can achieve their dreams.”

High praise from Dragon’s Den star “I met Dawn at a Princes Trust event when she talked me through her business venture, for which she had been granted a loan from the trust in 2006. I was so impressed by her and the challenges she had overcome to become a successful young budding entrepreneur that I decided to let her commission some editing work for me. I wasn’t disappointed. Not only is she extremely professional, she has an eye for detail and she instinctively knows how to get the best out of a project. Her work is reasonably priced for the market but essentially she often looks for ways to provide added value. That was nearly two years ago and Dawn has continued to produce high quality work for me almost on a weekly basis. I have no doubt that she has the determination to make her business a huge success and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to other clients. ” James Caan, CEO Hamilton Bradshaw and Dragon’s Den panelist

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OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL This is the 20th year for Otley Folk Festival, which runs this year from 15th – 18th September. It kicks off on Thursday evening with a concert at Korks Wine Bar on Bondgate (home of Otley Folk Club). Once again there’s a great line-up, including Chumbawamba, Urban Folk Quartet, Bob Fox, Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons, Grace Notes, Gilmore-Roberts, John Kirkpatrick, Duncan McFarlane Band, Bayou Gumbo, Johnny-Jump-Up, My Sweet Patootie and Blackbeard’s Tea Party Ceilidh Band.

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Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers With their surreal, catchy and uplifting songs, outrageous stage presence and improbable merchandise (items include the possibly unique 3D cinematic band flickbook kit), Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers are rapidly becoming the band everyone has to see. Their video and single-with-accompanying-sheet-music The Seaweed Under the Sofa has acquired something of a cult following, they’ve been introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC6 Music and summer dates included the Croissant Neuf Summer Party and Solfest.

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Other venues this year are The Methodist Hall, The Courthouse, Otley Rugby Club and Cricket Club, and lots of pub sessions. There’s something for everyone – there’s a great weekend in store for all!. For a full programme, visit www.otleyfolkfestival.com. Tickets (day tickets and weekend tickets from £50) available from the website or by post from Otley Folk Festival, PO Box 55, Otley West Yorkshire LS21 1XP

ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR WOMEN’S AID Despite having ended his ‘Cool Acoustic’ nights some seven months ago, Richard Steel, is back with the first of a group of three annual music fundraiser nights. ‘Leeds Women’s Aid #4’ is a seven act event at Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park, on Sat. 24th September, 7 – 11pm, featuring Matt Belmont Band, Anais, The Coopers, Sian Alexandra, Alice Ostapjuk, Steph Stephenson, and Lisa Marie Glover. Funds will go to the national charity Women’s Aid, which helps victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse (www. womensaid.org.uk ) Entry £3.50. Donations, however modest, welcome! 36 September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

This second offering from the ‘moustache-powered tuba cabaret marvels’ is an eclectic mix from the downright weird to the charmingly domestic. The opening, Beige, is a ragtime homage to the many aspects of a much neglected shade (“it’s the colour of cardigans and coffee creams, Terry Wogan’s dreams and lino”), The Meat in the Sandwich manages to be simultaneously poignant and quite shocking, the single from the album (with an excellent video by Paul Morricone youtu.be/zC4PFpSDG7g), The Seaweed Under the Sofa sings of love lost over the remains of a Chinese takeaway and Harrison Richards is a celebration of a local mind reader – shades of The Beatles’ Dr Robert. “It’s as much art project as popular beat combo”, says tuba player Sam, “with each of us having free rein to follow our obsessions. Dean’s (lead vocals and ukulele) drawings and collages add a surreal and personal quality to our CD artwork, Bob (piano) revises for his bio-chemistry exams in The Amino Acids Song, Matt (drums) wears a wonderful array of enormous homemade hats and I’m constantly concocting new items for our merchandise suitcase.” The Greatest Show on Toast hits the virtual shops on September 19th with a pre-launch party at the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 17th September.

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MUSICLISTINGS

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

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Jazz Jams 1st Fri at

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

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Extra Curricular Sat

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

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Megafaun Sat 3 Sept

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

Drighlington Brass Band Sun 4 Sept, Hors-

forth Hall Park, 2:30pm

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Wooden Shjips Mon

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

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

Duke Special Tues 6

Sept Brudenell Social Club, £12, from 7pm. Singer/ songwriter from Belfast with unique live show. Beautiful romantic songs, drawing on a bygone age whilst resonating in the present. ..................................................

Late Night Colour Wed

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

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

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Sing Live, Yorkshire Wind Orchestra Sun11

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

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

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

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

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Scott Matthews Tues

13th Sept, Brudenell Social Club, 12.50, from 7:30pm. Now more focused towards folk & blue, Scott’s music is often likened to that of singer/ songwriter Jeff Buckley. ..................................................

The War on Drugs Wed

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

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The Unthanks Thurs

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

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Grain Division Sat 17

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

The Bluetones: The Farewell Tour Sat 17

Sept, O2 Academy, £16. Indie legends perform a career spanning Greatest Hits/Best of... set of songs.

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

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Peggy Sue + Ellen & The Escapades Sun

18 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £5.50, from 7:30pm. 1920’s rhythms, haunting vocals & gently twisting melodies, plus alternative folk-pop five-piece from Leeds. ..................................................

Clifton & Lightcliffe Band Mon 19 Sept, Hors-

forth Hall Park, free, from 2:30pm

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Counterparts Tues 20

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

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The Wonder Years + Valenica + Such Gold

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

Esmerine, Tues 20 Sept,

Brudenell Social Club, £6.50, from 7:30pm. Canadian experimental instrumental consists mainly of percussion, cello & marimba ..................................................

Richmond Fontaine + Laura Gibson Wed 21

Wardrobe, free, 9pm – 2am. Leeds’ biggest funky soul party The Good Foot!

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Dirty Velvet + DJ Paul Dunphy Sat 24 Sept, The

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

Elkie Brooks Thurs 22 Sept, City Varieties Music Hall one of the most successful UK singers she has a legion of fans worldwide. Details: 08456 441881

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

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

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

Leeds Women’s Aid #4

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

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

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

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

Danny & The Champions Of The World Tues 27

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

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

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

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

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

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

YARNBURY’S KIDS GO FISHING Yarnbury Angling Club staged their under 16 junior open match at Weeton Lake Fisheries on 30th July. Ryhs Dowling (11) from Horsforth fished maggot up in the water on a nine metre pole to net an outstanding 30lb mixed bag and take the honours, followed closely by Matthew Lakey (5) with 26lb 8oz fishing similar tactics. Third place was won by Samuel Marshall with 26lb 4oz fishing maggot on the whip, and Sam’s brother William (13) caught 20lb on the waggler fishing maggot at full depth for fourth place.

The competition, now in its fourth year, was a huge success. Secretary and event organiser Adrian Addy would like to thank lake owner Gary Parr and match sponsor Clearwater Revival Ltd. And tackle donations were received from BobcoLeeds, Mutleys in Horsforth, Otley Country Sports, Leeds Angling Centre, JT Rodgers and Mr M. Kenworthy.

SUCCESSFUL ART EXHIBITION AT HORSFORTH SCHOOL Horsforth School’s exhibition of Art and Photography AS and A2 work was an outstanding success. The evening was organised by Mrs Meredith, Head of Art, and her team from Art, Design and Photography, and welcomed over 150 visitors. Among the visitors were ex-students, now in successful careers related to art and design, and at least two very successful professionals in the field – Alan Flood, a local artist who has supported the School with workshops, and Anne-Marie King a national award winning photographer. Both were extremely complimentary about the students’ work.

HEALTHY LIVING WEEK AT HORSFORTH SCHOOL Horsforth School celebrated Horsforth Healthy Living Week in June. Year 8 competed in a healthy bodies quiz, Year 7 took part in a Five-aDay treasure hunt, and Year 9 attended a Health Fair in the school hall. Various health care professionals and speakers were invited to talk about staying healthy, making the right choices and how to stay safe. This year there were representatives from the police (PC Heidi Beardsmore talked about cyber bullying and drugs and the law), road safety, fire service, Alcoholics Anonymous, school nurses, and there were talks on sexual health, sun aware-

OPEN DAY AT SKELTON GRANGE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE Skelton Grange is hosting its annual open day on Saturday 10th September, 11am – 4pm, offering a rare opportunity to visit the environment centre and wildlife areas and find out about what they do and who they are. You can also get involved in some of the fantastic attractions available. Learn about bees, their recent plight and how you can help; try your hand at growing your own fruits and vegetables; have a go at pond dipping; weave a willow arrangement; make your own felt design. And, there’s much more, including a circus skill workshop, paper-making, stories, and scrumptious cake. Admission £1 adults, children free. Full details including directions can be found on the at www. skeltongrange.org.uk

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THRILLING TRIATHLON WIN FROM BROWNLEE BROTHERS I don’t know if you were watching the London Triathlon on 7th August, but it was a thrilling affair – especially as you had to have been cheering on local Bramhope boys Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee. What a race! Alistair (23), who was already having a brilliant 2011 season, stepped it up another level and used a gutsy bike breakaway to claim his 10th Dextro Energy Triathlon Series win in the 2012 Olympic Games preview. He did this in 1 hour, 50 minutes and 9 seconds, beating silver medallist Alexander Brukhankov (Russia) by 25 seconds. Then, brother Jonathan (19) put in the day’s fastest run split to claim bronze. Having watched Jonathan back in the pack of cyclists as Alistair broke away with Brukhankov, James Elvery (New Zealand), and Ivan Rana (Spain), the thought did cross my mind that he’d never be able to make the podium – how wrong was I! Off his bike Alistair hammered out a 10km run of 29 minutes, 50 seconds that included high-fiving fans lining the home straight and a walk over the finish line. “It was great, I couldn’t have asked for more”, he said. “I couldn’t quite believe it to be honest. I knew that we were in danger of being attacked on the bike and I think me getting away served its purpose better than anything.”

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Javier Gomez and Jonathan Brownlee pulled away on the third lap of the run. It didn’t take long for Jonathan to drop Gomez and run onto his third Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series podium this year. “I took off on the run and it’s me and Javier”, said Jonathan. “We were attacking each other constantly and after the third lap I was knackered! I could quite happily have finished then, and then the gap went on for five seconds and I thought, come on come on Javier, please, please give up

ST. GEMMA’S APPEALS FOR GREAT NORTH RUNNERS St. Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people who have a place in this year’s Great North Run and would like to support a local charity. Last year, the St. Gemma’s team of runners raised over £43,000! It would be great if they could top that figure this year! If you have your own place in the race, there would be no set minimum for

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your sponsorship – every little counts! St. Gemma’s will have a tent in the charity village to provide sports massages, hot & cold drinks and snacks after the race.

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

just let me have this one. I didn’t know I had got it until a couple of minutes to go and I thought, it’s over, but it was a real hard race. I gave it everything.” Of course this outcome means that both brothers have qualified for the Olympics. Fantastic!

St Gemma’s Hospice, based in Moortown, provides specialist medical and nursing care for people with life threatening illnesses, and support for their families. The care provided is free of charge so St Gemma’s relies on donations and local fundraising initiatives. For a fundraising pack contact Hayley on 0113 218 5570 or hayleya@stgemma.co.uk

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Circle Dancing Group meets 1st & 3rd Tues of the month at St.Giles Church Hall, Bramhope. Gentle dancing to beautiful music from all over the world. Great fun, therapeutic, & friendly group. All welcome. Details: Joan 284 2549. Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided when required. Details: Shirley 267 9452. Bramhope Bowls Club New members welcome. Details: 267 8001. Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) New members invited. All ages & abilities welcome. Practice Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm, Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggatemorris.blogspot.com. Dance Scottish in Adel Scottish Country Dancing, Mon 1.45 – 4.45pm & Tues 7.45 – 9.45pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Details: Don Andrews 01535 605065, donald@ hbandrews.fsnet.co.uk or Irene Dracup 263 1310 www.rscdsleeds.org.uk Football, North East Leeds U14s (Year 9 this Sept) looking for 1 or 2 players for the new season. Games & training at Scott Hall. Details: Mark 07970 863483 bramfitt_m@ yahoo.co.uk

Horsforth Fellandale Running Club trains 6.30pm every Wed. Summer on Otley Chevin. Winter at Trinity University, Details: Martin 239 4801, secretary@fellandale.com Horsforth Harriers welcome runners Tues, 7pm, Cricket Pavilion, Hall Park. Training groups for all abilities. Details: Marc 07968 712055, Hilary 250 5673, www. horsforthharriers.co.uk Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Roger 267 4716, Sara 287 6250. Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 8 - 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. (near the Skyrack). 2nd & 4th Tues of month (Sept to June). Live band! No partner or experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra.freeuk. com Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds. Social events in winter. Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN. Leeds YHA Walking Group organises walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Try before joining. Details: Mary 228 6766, Phil 268 9996, www.leedsyha.org. uk

Lindy Fridays Lindy Hop classes for complete beginners onwards at The Carriageworks Theatre, Millenium Sq. No partner required, Beginners class 7pm (Level 2 Room1) £5. Details: www.lindyfridays. com Phoenix Folk Dancers English Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 – 10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary. Details: 2611902 Rodley Nature Reserve Bird Walk Sun 25 Sept, 10.30am from the Visitor Centre, with experienced ‘birder’ Peter Colley. A stroll around the reserve to observe the many interesting species in residence at this time of year. Sailing Crew of Six Wanted for competitive sailing on east coast. Purpose built sports sailing boat, safe & stable in all weathers. Racing most Sun, Feb – Oct 2012. Transport available from Leeds. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Details: 07973 512562 adelsailing@gmail.com www.euronautica.net/ tecnica/phuket-sports8. asp Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. All abilities welcome, no partner necessary. £2.50 incl. refreshments. Details: 269 1791, pathynes001@tiscali.co.uk Senior Badminton Mon pm at Bramhope Methodist Church Hall –– new members always welcome. Details: Chris 2671829

Calling all card makers & scrap bookers! Stampin’ Up workshops are coming to North Leeds soon. Details: Sonja 07951 753858 sonja@rijidij.net

Flower Arranging Classes Wed 7 – 9pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley, LS17. Beginners & experienced arrangers welcome! Next course begins 21 Sept 2011. Details: Judy Watker 07538 132053, 261 2379, watkers@btinternet. com.

Autumn Plant Sale, Fri 30 Sept, 9am – 7.30pm & Sat 1 Oct, 9am – 2pm at Bramhope Methodist Church. Professionally grown plants incl. Wallflowers, Violas, Winter Pansies, Alpines & Perennials, Mixed Winter Flower Patio & Hanging Pots. Book & Plant Sale Sat 24 Sept, 10am-1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (junction Otley Old Rd/Tinshill Rd). Refreshments available, large selection of paper & hardback books.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop Every Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome. Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of each month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm. Leeds Feline Friends Auction Sat 24 Sept at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Horsforth. Viewing 10am, Auction 11am. Numerous bargains!

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Bramhope Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, 10am – 2pm at Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane. Home baking, organic meats, sausages & pies, free range eggs, bread & cheese, plus veg produced by local farmers. Wheelchair access.

Yarnbury Angling Club Matches 1st Sun of month. Members only. Coach transfers to & from venues. Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713.

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

Yorkshire Flower Club meets monthly, Wed 1.45pm at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Duchy Rd. Harrogate HG1. 21 Sept: Demonstration by Melanie Garbutt. Details: 01943 863172

St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917

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

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Adel & District Horticultural Society Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show Sat 3 Sept, 2 – 4.15pm Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane, LS16. Society meets 2nd Mon, Sept to May, 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. Mon 13 Sept: ‘Rodley Nature Reserve & Gardening for Wildlife’ with Peter Murphy. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett 261 3095 Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Wed 5 Oct: Richard Fuller will talk about ‘Givendale: A Farm in Harmony with Nature’. Details: Muriel Huntley 230 1584 Adel YCA (Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association) usually meet at 7.15pm at Adel Primary School, Tile Lane. New members & guests welcome £2.50. Mon 12 Sept: Betty Thompson

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Athill WI meets 1st Tues of month, 1.30pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel. Interesting speakers. Visitors welcome (£2). Details: Margaret Whitaker 2611969 Bramhope Arts Club New season starts Mon 5 Sept with a demo by Sam O’Brien. New members very welcome. 7.30pm. Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

Aireborough Duplicate Bridge Club meets Tues 7pm, Rawdon Conservative Club. New members welcome. Details: 261 2139 beverley.harfield@ ntlworld.com

Bramhope Bridge Club Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Mon 12.45 & 4.15pm & Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm. Lessons for novices Wed evenings. Details: Bob 225 7495

Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs, 8.30pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 391 0403, www.alwoodleymc. org.uk.

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

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British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds Association) meets monthly, usually at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Next meeting Sat 24 Sept at 10.30am. Details: The Secretary 262 4131 or leedsawg@ ntlworld.com Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs. Fosterers also needed - full support given. Details: 07876 212 518, feralcarwelfare@aol.com, www.feralcatwelfare.org.uk Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Mon 5 Sept, 10.30am at Cookridge Village Hall, ‘Berlioz & French Music’ with Martin Binks, Conductor, Leeds Symphony Orchestra. Mon 3 Oct: ‘Health& Wellbeing in later life’ with Dr Alex McMinn. Visitors welcome. £1 incl. refreshments. Cookridge Camera Club Wed 7.30pm, Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane/ Moseley Wood Lane junction. Excellent guest speakers & in-house competitions. New members welcome. Details: Stephen 268 7429 Cookridge Gardening Club Annual Show Sat 10 Sept, Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Open to public 2.15 - 4.15pm. Admission: 50p. Classes (open to everyone) for flowers & plants, fruits & veg, floral art, craft work, cooking, photography & children’s classes. Entries accepted Fri 9, 7.30 - 9pm & Sat 8.45 - 10.45am. Details: Martin Tyas 261 2471

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Only 10 membership places left! Next season starts October – consisting of 7 films, shown monthly on Wed pm & including ‘Genevieve’ & ‘The King’s Speech’. Membership £20 for all seven films, or £17 to see five. Details: Shirley 267 2464 Friends of University Art & Music (Leeds) helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds. Membership open to all & regular activities arranged. Details: 343 2584 or www.leeds. ac.uk/fuam Four Seasons Needle Workers meets fortnightly (March 7, 21), 1.30 – 3pm, Four Seasons Cafe, Mark Lane (behind St John’s Church, Briggate) to knit & crochet items for charity. All welcome. Lessons given. Friendly people. Details: 262 0250 Holt Park Residents’ Association Provides a voice for all residents & tenants in the Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School. Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www.holtparktra.btck.co.uk Horsforth Arts Society Wed 7.30pm at The Studio, Back Lane, Horsforth. Varied & interesting programme. 7 Sept: watercolour workshop. 21 Sept: practical session. 28 Sept: joint criticism evening with Farsley Art Club. All welcome. Details: 259 0259 Horsforth in Bloom will find out how they fared in this year’s judging this month. They continue their weeding, planting & fundraising. The group meets 1st Sat of month, 10am in Horsforth Museum. New helpers

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Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com Ladies Thursday Group Thurs 8 Sept: Vicky Thaxter gives talks about the charity Action for Children at Bramhope Methodist Church. New members very welcome. Details: Judith 267 8169 Leeds Anglo German Club Mon 5 Sept, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Dr James Bowman will speak about his book: The Fortune Hunter: A German Prince in Regency England. In German & English. Details: 0113 268 7697 Leeds Caledonians Autumn programme in preparation. First Club Evening Wed 5 Oct at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 267 0424 Leeds Coeliac Group. Gluten-free “Fish ‘n’ Chips” 7.30pm Sat 10 Sept, Westfield Fisheries, 5 New Road, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7NF. Details – Sandra McLean on 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat a home away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593, mail@ leedsfelinefriends.org.uk, www.leedsfelinefriends. org.uk.

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Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Tues 20 Sept at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495 Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm. Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall. Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy. 8 Sept: ‘A Day at Rodley Nature Reserve’; 22 Sept: ‘Simple Experiments in Microscopy’. Details: Mike Smith: 293 5991, mikesmith_ls176sh@ yahoo.co.uk Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance), Fri 7:30pm. Details: George Woolley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972 Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of

talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer. Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http// sites.google.com/site/ leedsnaturalistsclub Leeds Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm (winter) in St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome. Details: the Secretary 0113 265 0651 or www. lps1852.co.uk Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thurs in Headingley. Details: Granville Barker 01943 510106. Leeds University Old Students’ Association welcomes all former students of the University. Regular activities & events. Details: The Secretary 261 4564 or gmroche@ btinternet.com Leeds U3A A vibrant organisation with 19 interest groups & regular monthly meetings for anyone not in full time occupation, Details: Bill 07552 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk Leeds Women’s Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of the month, 12.15pm, The Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 0113 267 9316. Leeds Oxfam Group – Open evenings 1st Wed of month, 7pm The Civic Hall, Leeds. Invited speakers on a range of global justice issues. Events & activities also arranged across the city. Next meetings 7 Sept. Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds. org.uk

Men’s Brunch Club Mon 26 Sept, 9.45am at Bramhope Methodist Church. Fun, Food & Fellowship –– enjoy a fresh cooked breakfast & make new friends.

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon each month 7pm at Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: http://soroptimist-gbi.org/ leeds

Mercury Movie Makers meet Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. The club is for camcorder owners. Advice, regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: www. communigate.co.uk/brad/ mercmove

Social & Activities Club New members welcome. Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025 www.leedsivc.org.uk

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds & District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month (Oct – May). Good food & excellent speakers! Details: Shirley 257 9381. National Trust Join your 400 strong local association. Autumn programme includes walks at Leathley & Swinsty; visits to Dunham Massey House & Beningbrough Hall. Oct sees 1st of season’s talks at St. Chad’s Centre. Membership details: Pam 0113 258 8178. North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 0113 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show, Sat 24 Sep, Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane. Show features 125th Anniversary Master Gardeners’ Class along with annual show of local branch of National Vegetable Society. Schedules/ entry forms from Graham Wheatley on 0113 256 3055. Open to the public 2pm - 4.30pm, free entry.

Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub. co.uk The Thoresby Society, Leeds local history society. Meets 1st Tues (Oct – Dec & Feb - Apr), 7.15pm at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane. Non-members welcome at monthly lectures. Fascinating library at Claremont, 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2 9NZ, open 10am – 2pm Tues & Thurs. Details: 0113 247 0704, www. thoresby.org.uk Tinshill Tenants’ & Residents’ Association New group. Interested in getting involved & improving the area you live in? Details tinshilltenants@hotmail. co.uk, 07730 369 663 . The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Road, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch at 12.30pm, followed by talk. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437 hharrison578@ btinternet.com

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Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583. MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly mixed voice choir welcomes new singers, experienced or not. No auditions. restart on September 15th and. Rehearsals restart Sept, Thurs pm at Adel Methodist Church. Details: 228 5932 or 267 1292. Fairfax Singers (Burley-inWharfedale) sing for charities & have helped raise significant funds. If you would like to book a concert please contact Marjorie Hall 01274 597024, marj.hall51@yahoo.co.uk. www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk

New Direction exciting new female choir (all ages). Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Will be performing in concerts, competitions & charity events throughout the year. West End musicals, pop & folk songs, & classical pieces. Details: Tracy 07914 833394 Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, beginners to advanced. All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www. playersforpleasure.co.uk

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Horsforth Live at Home Bacon Butties served Tues 11.30am- 12.30pm, followed by dancing ‘til 3pm. Thurs: coffee morning (9.30 – 11am), indoor bowls (10am – 12pm), & lunch 11.30am – 1pm). Details: 259 1511

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Road, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989. Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club meets Wed, 7.30 – 10.30pm at Guiseley Factory Workers Club, 6 Town St. LS29. Come along & listen to or play the Club’s Roland AT900c organ & Yamaha PSR S900 keyboard. Jon Smith concert Wed 14 Sep 8pm. Guests welcome. £4. Details: 0113 226 5671, www.leedssocialclubs. co.uk

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OPAL Coffee Afternoon Fri 1.30 – 3.30pm at The Old Post Office, 10 Silk Mill Drive, Cookridge. Details: 261 9103. OPAL Tea Dances held fortnightly on Tues, 1 – 3pm, Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane. Ballroom, old time, sequence, line & fun dance. Details: Ken 230 1213, Sheila 217 9136. Sequence Tea Dances Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. Everyone welcome. Refreshments & raffle. Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

Woodside Luncheon Club (Outwood Lane) Meets Thursdays & is open to all elderly Horsforth residents. Details: 258 3184 SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation invites you to Sunday services, 10.30am in Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Worship style is informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also, a variety of day time & evening groups. Details: Revd Richard Pollard 275 4989, Richard@spbc.org.uk Adel Methodist Church, corner of Holt Lane & Gainsborough Ave, invites you to Sunday Services at 10.30am. Junior Church also meets at 10.30am Adel St John the Baptist Parish Church, Back to Church Sunday, 25 Sept, 10am - an invitation to anyone who has not been to church for some time. You will be most welcome. Celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible 25 Sept: Evensong in Church, 6.30pm with special readings. All welcome. Adel St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane. Welcomes you to an Informal Family Service every 3rd Sun at 10am. Junior Church other Sundays at 10am as well as other services. Details: Rev. Ian White 267 3676, www.adelstjohnchurch. org.uk Bramhope Methodist Church Midweek Worship in Low Room also on the 2nd Tues in the month at 10am & 4th Thurs in the month at 7.45pm. An opportunity to listen to scripture, hear a brief message about our faith & share in holy communion. Followed by coffee & conversation. All welcome.

Bramhope Methodist Church Open Day Sat 17 Sept 10am - 4pm - all warmly invited to come & look round our church. Refreshments available during the day. Bramhope St Giles - 25 Sept Harvest Celebrations, 9:30am special service for all the family. Gifts of tinned & dried goods welcome to be donated to Caring For Life. Informal & lively all age service 2nd Sun of month, 9:30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome. Details: www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk Catholic Churches Our Lady of Kirkstall parish covers Leeds 16, Horsforth & Kirkstall. Churches: Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (Parish office: 267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (Parish secretary: 258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe M.A.,Ph.D.; Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe MSP. www.ourladyofkirkstall.org. uk Christian Science ChurchServices in Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm, & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri - 40 Otley Road. Details: www. christianscience.org.uk Horsforth Churches Together meets Wed 7 Sept, 7.30pm Central Methodist Church, Town St. Fri 16 Sept: Dixieland Jazz with The Kirkstall Abbey Stompers in St Margaret’s Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £5/ family £10, incl. pie & pea supper. Proceeds to help fund activities taking church into the community in summer & Christmas – when Riding Lights group will perform ‘Give it back Mac’ in St Margaret’s Hall. Details: 258 3521

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org. Leeds Healing Centre Now at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6. Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing. Fri 11am – 2.30pm. Healing also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm. Donations appreciated. Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www.leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, (The Power of Now & A New Earth). Join like-minded people to watch footage of Eckhart Tolle talk followed by silent meditation. Small donation appreciated. Details: 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 Sunday Services 8am &10am. Kidz Club 3rd Sunday. St Peter’s Church Rawdon Join them for a Pet Service on Sun 9 Oct, 2pm. All welcome (with or without pets). Teachings of the Fourth Way The spitiual way brought by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time. Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, info@gurdjieffleeds.com Leeds Gurdjieff Society

The Wharfedale Vineyard Sunday services 10am at Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park with refreshments). Details: 245 9111 www. wharfedale-vineyard.org SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Entry £2 incl. refreshments & raffle. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Carers’ Support Group Friendly group meets 1st Tues of month at Grove Methodist Church, Horsforth LS18. Join them for a cuppa & a chat. Details: Angie at Carers Leeds 246 8338.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire. Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ Leeds Different Strokes invites stroke survivors to join them. Weds 1.45 – 3.45pm Adel Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Includes an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

Families Need Fathers 7.30pm, every 2nd Wed, Victoria Hotel, Great George St. Leeds. Support & advice for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children, following divorce. Details: Don 07981 710179, Ray 07921 728747. Leeds Coeliac Group. Gluten-free Fish ‘n’ Chips, 7pm Sat 10 Sept at Westfield Fisheries, 5 New Rd, Yeadon LS19 7NF. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra. mclean@btinternet.com Leeds Diabetes Support Group meets 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse 7 – 9pm. Variety of speakers on all aspects of diabetes care. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

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tivities on offer. Honey Bee Swarms will be collected, free of charge, (if accessible). Details: Terri Beddows 268 8231, 0796 451 7608. Cookridge Village Hall Two rooms with kitchen facilities available for hire. Ideal for meetings, birthday parties, dances or classes. Details: Mrs Tones on 267 4706. New members & helpers welcome. Great Rooms for Hire At St. Margaret’s New Parish Centre, Horsforth. Ideal for meetings, seminars, classes, parties etc. Tea/ coffee facilities. Fully equipped kitchen. Details: 07982 092573 stmargaretsparishcentre@gmail. co.uk Kidz in Kampz need good quality clothing, shoes, household goods, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac to sell in their shop in Holt Park. Money goes towards caring for children driven out of Burma into refugee camps in Thailand. Collection available. Details: 267 6800. http://www. kidzinkampz-childrenscharity.co.uk/ Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monkbridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564 Meeting Rooms & Hall available For Hire Mon – Sat, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. Would suit educational or leisure classes or activities, concerts, dances, children’s parties or weddings. Wheelchair access. Details: Paul 284 3361, ewartlewis@ googlemail.com www. robertcraven.org.uk

Meeting Rooms & Hall for Hire with kitchen facilities – Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, Leeds LS16 Details: Jack Foster 267 2906, Bernard Neville 267 8169 Model Railway Exhibition Sat 17 / Sun 18 Sept, 10am - 5pm at Baildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Shiple. High quality show for families & modellers alike. New & second hand models for sale. ‘Thomas’ style layout for youngsters. Admission: Adults £5/ child £2.40/ Family £11. Free parking. Details:www.shipleymrs. co.uk Paxton Horticultural Society Rooms for hire at competitive rates at Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Details: Doreen Sergent 266 5237. Plant Sale Sat 24 Sept, 10am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner Otley Old Rd/Tinshill Rd). Herbaceous plants, alpines, shrubs & some bedding plants of winter pansies and violas. There will also Hundreds of paperbacks be best quality Hyacinth, tulip, daffodil & Iris bulbs. Quiz Night Sat 24 Sept, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane. Tickets £8 (including Fish & Chips supper) available from 267 3621 or 267 4706. Licensed bar. Admission by ticket only. Second Hand Furniture at Safe Haven at Willow Green, Parkside, Horsforth, LS18. Registered Charity. Open: Mon-Fri 9.15am – 4pm; Sat 10am – 2pm. Sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, etc. For Sales/collection of furniture contact 07910 545 569 Small delivery charge.

Tinshill & Cookridge Annual Gardening Show Sat 3 Sept, 3:30pm at Tinshill & Cookridge Social Club, Silk Mill Dr LS16. Enter your vegetables, fruits & cakes for just 10p per entry no later than 12 noon. Joe Madden of TV & Radio will be judging. Free admission to show, Grand Table Top Sale, BooksStart & Raffie with great prizes. Volunteer Collectors Wanted! St Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people to help with collections in local supermarkets. Wide range of dates & times to choose from. The hospice earns over £40,000 a year from store collections and boxes in the community. Details: Jenny 218 5565, www.st-gemma.co.uk Volunteer with OPAL Visit an older person in hospital or at home; Take them to an appointment; Help them enjoy an OPAL trip; Teach somebody computer skills. OPAL is a small charity in LS 16 that supports older people. If you can help, please contact Sally-Anne on 261 9103 or sally-anne@opalproject.org.uk. www.opalproject.org.uk White House Café & Visitor Centre, Otley Chevin Forest Park, now open Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm, & Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am – 2pm (Closed Mon, Tues). Access on foot from Otley, East Chevin Quarry or Surprise View Car Parks. Disabled parking available at White House via Johnny Lane.

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64 September 2011

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

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Aerials & Satellites 41 Digitel 05 Woollett Service Appliances 45 ASD Appliances Art & Stationery Supplies 31 Dinsdales Auto Body Repairs 48 Chips Away Bathrooms 11 Coral Bathrooms 15 B & K Passmore 15 MoreAbility 27 Essence Blinds & Curtains 59 Apollo Blinds Builders 55 DPM Building & Joinery 62 M Wells Carpets 51 KD Carpets Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners 37 Clean Care Charity Walk 43 Leeds Midnight Walk Children’s Nursery 42 Children’s Corner Cinema 33 Cottage Road Cinema Cleaning Services 42 Kay Cunningham 62 EcoClean Complementary Therapies 46 Seven Arches 46 Equilibrium Consulting 46 Eyes Wide Open 46 Advanced Wellness Computer Repairs 37 Adel IT 63 Flat Fee for PC

Decorators 09 Anton 27 Barry Passman 29 Gareth Thompson 55 Christopher Deane 56 Philip Richardson 60 JSN Decor 60 Sean Danes 61 Russ Gaunt Dentist 30 Burley Dental Suite Dog Grooming 37 Doggy Stylist Driveways & Patios 17 Pawson Paving Electrician 32 REC Electrical 37 David Gunby 55 DH Electrical 57 RJB Electric Ltd 62 BW Electrical 63 57 Electrical Estate Agent 24 Castlehill Fitted Furniture 62 Reg Banks Garages 07 Grove Lane Garage 68 Motor Marque Garage Doors 41 ABI Gardening Services 18 Full Circle 18 JHG Gardening 19 MRL Grounds 19 DL Garden Services 19 NDL Home Services 20 Anderson Gardening Gas Engineers 20 Trust Gas 33 J. Ramsden 62 Rawdon Gas & Electrical

Gifts 32 Tableau Hair Dressers 46 Daniel Charles 60 JMC Mobile Hair Care 61 Hayley Lyon Mobile Hair 63 Elaine Mobile Hair Handyman 49 Helping Handyman 57 Handyman to Hire 61 Mr Fix-It Jewellers 65 Queensbury Jewellers Joiners 29 RD Joinery Kitchens 13 Prima Fascia 45 H2Interiors 59 Taylor Golding Letting Agent 02 KeyMove Lions Club 42 Leeds Skyrack Lions Locksmiths & Security 37 Andy’s Locksmith 56 The Lockdoc Make a Will 53 St Gemma’s Hospice Office Space 23 Airedale House Passport Photos 22 Hawkin Pharmacy Plasterer 63 S Nicholls Plumbing & Heating 39 Adel Plumbing & Heating 48 John the Plumber 56 DML Home Services 57 GPS 61 Paul Cole 61 Bell Property Services

Psychic 61 Melissa Restaurant 24 Haley’s Hotel Retirement Living 67 Headingley Hall Roofer 63 VJR Roofing 63 Halls Roofing Stairlifts 27 Unicorn Stairlifts Taxis 64 Premier Private Hire Television Repairs 60 Horsforth TV Repairs Tiler 63 Graeme A. Mayhall Tree Surgeon 17 Tree Saw 21 Bartlett Tree Experts Tuition 39 Kip McGrath Upholsterer 63 Abbey Upholstery Video Production Services 35 Yorkshire Edit Wall Systems 17 Design Italia Windows & Conservatories 03 Rainbow 25 Tate Windows 57 Adrian C Addy

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GET A LIFE HERE! North Leeds Life magazines are available at dozens of locations including all these local outlets and many more:

Bramhope

Britannia Hotel The Fox & Hounds Ramada Hotel Robert Craven Memorial Hall Rugby Club

Burley-inWharfedale

Cookridge Hall Golf Club Esporta Gusto Restaurant Hawkin Pharmacy Tesco Express

Headingley Arcadia Pub

Crossely’s Newsagents

Dinsdales Art Supplies Headingley Library HEART Natural Food Store Oxfam Books

Horsforth

Horsforth Library Morrisons M R News, Town St. NSM News, New Road Side Pooky & Grumps Town Council

Ilkley Avanti Bar T’at

Clarke Foley Centre The Dalesway Hotel Grove Book Shop Ilkley Library Ilkley Post Office Ilkley Tourist Office Ilkley Vaults Riverside Hotel Terry’s Tesco Co-Op, Brook Street Veggie Restaurant

Menston

Meanwood

Pool-inWharfedale

Otley Rugby Club Sainsbury’s Stephen Smith’s Garden Centre American Golf Shop The Fox Hare & Hounds Menston Community Centre

Fobi’s Maria’s Cafe Meanwood Valley Farm Moor Allerton Library Parklands Post Office Sainsbury’s, Moor Allerton

Dyneley Arms Half Moon Hunters Inn Post Office

Weetwood/ West Park

Co-Op Butcher Hill Co-Op Spen Lane Far Headingley Stores The Hair Studio, Otley Road Spar at BP West Park Deli

Otley

Bondgate Bakery Chevin Cycles Chevin Health The Courthouse The Junction Korks Wine Bar Otley Library

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The Co-Op The Generous Pioneer The Malt Post Office The Red Lion The Queen’s Head

Cookridge

Adel Memorial Club Adel Wood Stores Co-Op Post Office ASDA Holt Park Cranberries Deli Headingley Golf Club Holt Park Library Holt Park Leisure Centre Lawnswood Arms

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Winner of the ‘Best Small Care Employer Award’ in Yorkshire and the Humber Headingley Hall 5 Shire Oak Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DD Telephone 0113 275 9950

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