Suburban Magazine Leeds | Area A | Edition 10 by Suburban Magazine Leeds

Free | Edition 10 | December 2015 | Menston, Guiseley, Yeadon, Rawdon, Horsforth, Cookridge, Bramhope, Adel & Otley

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With Eric Wells of Horsforth Allotment and Garden Association

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CONTENTS 18 SUBURBAN GARDENS If you’re looking for some “green-fingered” tips - then look no further!

28 CHRISTMEAL DINNER DEALS! Christmas is expensive enough before you factor in the food! Find out how to do it cheaper!

34 WHAT’S ON GUIDE Your one-stop-guide for all the events and activities in the local area.

36 CLASSIFIEDS Looking to use the skills of a local business? Look no further!

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Welcome to edition 10 of Suburban Magazine. We received a great response to our Big Christmas Art Competition which featured in edition 9. The winning entry, from a very talented young man from Rawdon has taken its well deserved place on our Christmas front cover. Thank you to all who entered, the standard was excellent. We are now working on edition 11, for distribution in January. The deadline is a slightly earlier date of 23/12/15. If you would like

to submit any articles for consideration these are always welcomed and can be forwarded to editorial@ suburbanleeds.co.uk As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank all who have been involved in the magazine during 2015. We wish our advertisers, contributors and readers a very Merry Christmas and good health and happiness for 2016. Rachel Morgan Editor rachel@suburbanleeds.co.uk

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MONOCHROME: BY AIREBOROUGH CAMERA CLUB Henry Ford once said about cars “You can have any colour you like as long as it is black”. This was also true for photography when it was first developed in 1839, except that the colour was shades of sepia not black and white and this monochrome dominated for many years. There were many experiments to produce colour photographs but it was not really until the 1950’s that colour film, ‘Kodachrome’ and ‘Afgacolour’ became available for the amateur but they were very expensive. Even in the 1960’s black and white was still the main type of film, colour though widely available was reserved for travel, holidays or special occasions. Now, colour photographs are the norm, everyone with a phone, tablet or any camera takes colour images. Black and white photographs are only used for artistic effect and the majority of people would not consider using it. Monochrome photography, as the name suggests, is taking a photograph so that the resulting image is in varying shades of just one colour, though this does not mean it has to be black and white, it can be any colour, it all depends on what effect is wanted. Sepia is a very popular colour as it imitates the original photographs. With the continuing development of sensors in our digital cameras giving more accurate reproduction of colours why would we want to take photographs in monochrome?

Black and white can give an image an ‘antique’ or ‘old fashioned’ look, this is especially true if you convert to sepia. Monochrome images depend “Louisiana Red’ - Chris Owens on shapes, shadows and lines and so composition and texture are emphasised. Themes, which benefit from this treatment, include winter landscapes, snow scenes, bare trees, vintage (Forties) events, steam trains, street photography, industrial photography and portraits. The monochrome effect creates drama and a moody image without the distraction of colour; this means the image is much more direct and immediate. It is always a good idea, if you have never tried monochrome before to take the same image in colour and in black and white and then compare them. Remember monochrome does not suit all images but some images have more impact in black and white. The coming months will give you plenty of opportunity to have a go at monochrome and the more you practise the more you will develop the skill, good luck. Chris Owens Aireborough Camera Club www. aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

Everyone has a bit of the artist in them, we all have emotions and are affected by what we see, sometimes much more strongly than others. Monochrome is a powerful way in which emotionally charged images can be produced. Most digital equipment has the ability to take black and white images and all photo processing software will convert colour images into monochrome. It is always an advantage to take the shots in black and white so that you will not need to wait until you get back home to see the results. It is worth taking the time to find out how you can take monochrome/black and white images on your phone/tablet/camera. Sometimes it may be as simple as switching picture style/mode/control, colour mode or just reducing saturation/vividness. 6 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE

“Saltmarsh Moorings” by Jean Middleton

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FEEDING GARDEN BIRDS PART 2: WHEN TO FEED AND HOW TO ATTRACT DIFFERENT SPECIES I’m often asked when is the best time to feed birds and whether we should feed them throughout the year. This month we’ll focus on that topic and how you can attract more species to your garden. Once you’ve chosen to feed your garden birds, keep doing it. They will rely on you as a source of food. All you need to think about is the quantity to provide. At certain times of year, fewer birds will visit your garden and your food may remain uneaten. During these times, your birds are making the most of all the natural food that’s around. They need to utilise this while it’s available to vary their diet as much as possible. All you need to do is minimise the amount of food you put out and, if it remains uneaten, change this regularly to keep it fresh. The availability of this natural resource is weather dependent so, as soon as the weather changes, and the bird activity in your garden increases, that’s the time to top up your feeders. Watch the weather forecast with your birds in mind and adjust your feeding accordingly. Attracting more species to your garden requires a little research and some planning. Firstly, you’ll need to improve the natural food sources. Increase the amount of insect food available by planting nectar rich plants. Ivy is an excellent plant to have as it attracts insects very late in the year and provides shelter for spiders over winter. A compost bin provides a source of heat and an abundant food supply for insects. Even if you don’t need the compost, your birds will be able to benefit from the food it provides. Build an insect hotel out of old pallets, pipes, brushwood and bricks. Plant berry and fruit producing trees and shrubs. Provide water in your garden by building a pond or a bird bath. More insects will be able to breed here and you’ll be able to watch birds using it to bathe and drink. Providing this haven for wildlife may entice a new species into your garden during migration. 8 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE

Attracting more species to your garden requires a little research and some planning

This winter, check out your surrounding habitats. Leeds is surrounded by farmland, woodland, wetland and moorland. Learn about the species that live there, what they feed on and how they feed. During prolonged freezing conditions, or after a few snowy days, these birds will be looking for food and water and may pass over the city and your garden. Not all birds will visit hanging feeders so provide food on the ground for farmland birds and thrush species and try to keep some open water available. A few winters ago, a flock of skylarks landed in my garden in Leeds 4 during deep snow. They were desperately looking for grain on the ground and this is an easy thing to provide. Perhaps you might be able to entice a passing tree sparrow, yellowhammer or reed bunting to your garden this winter or, if you have berries, a fieldfare, redwing or waxwing. Let me know if you see anything unusual or send me photos to identify. In Part 3, we'll look at bird feeders and how to choose a good one for your garden. Linda Jenkinson teaches people about birds in and around Leeds. For details of classes email linda.startbirding@gmail.com or call 07778 768719. Visit www.startbirding.co.uk or Start Birding on Facebook and Twitter

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struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service the Menston, Guiseley, Yeadon, Rawdon, Horsforth, Cookridge, Bramhope, Otley and Adel areas and Joel is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal

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A CUT ABOVE by S-J Windridge-France

In a world where bad news seems to be prevalent, it’s wonderful to write a ‘feel good’ story inspired by a 7-year-old, my own little girl at that! After a trip to hospital visiting her poorly brother, my daughter, Scarlett, noticed two little girls on the same ward who had lost their hair through illness. Particularly concerned and having asked all the right questions, Scarlett decided that she’d like to have her own long hair cut off to help make these little girls ‘pretty again.’ After some research, I discovered The Little Princess Trust, a charity, who accept lengths of clean, healthy hair, to make real hair wigs for children suffering hair loss.

Furthermore, as this is a free service, we decided to publicise and fundraise for the charity and have already raised in excess of £300! The lovely Wendy Bishop at Tranquility Day Spa in Horsforth, offered to cut and style Scarlett’s hair (this being her first professional salon cut) and I’m sure you’ll agree that she looks fabulous with her new short ‘do.’ With the collection pot in the salon filling up and with funds slowly rising on the Justgiving site http:// bit.ly/1FLvy59 we’re hoping to reach the £400 mark

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FROEBELIAN SCHOOL UPDATE The Froebelian School is delighted to announce that it is ranked number 22 in the prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power national survey of the Top 100 Preparatory Schools. We are the highest ranked school in Leeds and Bradford and are still the only school from Leeds in the top 100. “We are so proud of our children,” said Catherine Dodds, Head Teacher. “This is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of not only the children and their teachers but also the whole school community who work together to foster a life-long thirst for learning.” Children at Froebelian start school the September after their third birthday, beginning their

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LOCAL NEWS NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES Parents of children due to start primary school next September can now apply for their child’s place. Education bosses in Leeds are urging parents to make sure they apply before the deadline 15 January 2016, and pay close attention to the requirements when filling out the application form.

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NOW IS THE TIME TO APPLY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES (CONTINUED...) have their offer letter sent out by second class post on 18 April so can expect to receive it a few days later. Last year 415 applications for reception places were made late. Of those who applied late 159 were unable to be allocated any of their preferences because all of the places had already been filled. Only 62% of late applicants received one of their preferences compared to 94.5% of those who applied on time. Figures for admissions in September 2015 show the percentage of families offered their first preference was 85 per cent while the percentage offered one of their three preferences was 93 per cent. For more information about admissions visit www.leeds.gov.uk/admissions or call the admissions team on 0113 2224414.

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The details for this month’s activities depend very much on the weather, if the ground is wet and heavy – do not walk on it. So with that in mind, finish off your winter digging, forking over any bare areas of soil to expose any over wintering pest for the birds to clear. Empty your old compost bins, either digging it in or leaving it to the worms to do the hard work. Clear away as much garden debris as possible, to prevent harbouring slugs and snail over the winter. Have a final weeding session, to leave everything clear for the New Year. If you have an out of the way space, collect fallen leaves and place them in black plastic bags, punctured with drainage holes. Then leave them tied up for 18 to 24 months, when you will be rewarded with black gold. If your roses are still clinging on to their leaves, remove all of them and dispose of

them. This will stop any fungal diseases remaining on the soil, ready to infect your bushes new growth. Dahlias are still flowering, although now is the time to dig them up – even if they have not been blackened by frost. Cut the stalks to about 6”, and then turn them upside down in the dry for at least two weeks. Finally, box them up somewhere frost free in moist multipurpose compost . Complete the planting of all your bulbs, together with wall flowers, winter pansies etc, for a stunning display in the spring. If you like to have holly with berries on inside your house, remember to take the branches early and place them in a bucket of water to keep them fresh. The birds in my garden are devouring berries of all colours, despite seeds and fat balls placed nearby. There are a number of good colour shrubs for this time of year, witch hazel, coloured dogwoods, Viburnums, Mahonia, Christmas box and others. Give yourself an early Christmas present, which will make you smile year after year. Only buy poinsettias and other Christmas plants from indoor areas, where they have been well maintained.

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RETURN OF THE NATIVE Neil Rathmell, novelist and playwright, writes about his return to Horsforth after a long absence. Born just after the war, I spent the first twenty-one years of my life in Horsforth. I went first to Broadgate Lane Primary School, next to Billy Parker’s pig farm. I passed the 11+ in 1958 and went as a day-boy to Woodhouse Grove School, my place paid for by the West Riding through what was called the Direct Grant, which enabled public schools to become in effect state-funded grammar schools and play a part in the new post-war education system. From Woodhouse Grove, I went to Cambridge and, with a degree in English, left Horsforth to start a career in education. I taught English and Drama in secondary schools for twenty years, became Shropshire LEA’s Drama Adviser, ran a youth arts centre in Shrewsbury – and wrote. The first thing of mine to be published was a poem I wrote when I was fifteen and still living in Horsforth. It was runner-up in a national poetry competition. The prize was one guinea. A few years later two short stories were included in an anthology of work by five new writers published by Faber & Faber. The Scarborough Evening News said, ‘We hope readers will not think it is merely the prejudice of the 20 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE

parish pump that makes us feel that Mr Rathmell is the most promising of these writers.’ Five years after that Faber & Faber published my first novel, The Old School. The Guardian described is as ‘sweetly funny, kind, perceptive, unpretentious.’ But it was plays that I most wanted to write, not fiction. I wrote plays at primary school and persuaded my teacher to put them on. (I tried to persuade my father to put one of them on at the Central Methodist Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent, but he wisely refused.) When I was old enough, I joined the Bradford Civic Playhouse, went to the weekly drama class run by Mary Kilduff and started getting parts in plays. I acted with Gorden Kaye in George Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell before he turned pro and made his name in Allo Allo.

me for the last eight years of her life. Putting plays on while looking after a woman in her nineties is not really possible. So I went back to fiction. As well as writing new stories, I wrote about the visit my mother made to India on her ninetieth birthday and called it An Englishman (and his mother) Abroad. We had several holidays in France too, which led to a story about Rat and Mole taking Badger to the south of France in Toad’s aeroplane. I called it Vive le Mole! It was only in the last two years of her life that flying got too much for her.

Teaching was just an excuse for putting on plays. As time went on, it became an excuse for writing plays too. I wrote plays and put them on in Cheshire, County Durham and Shropshire. I helped a group of school-leavers in Telford to form their own touring theatre company and wrote plays for them. I ran a community drama group and wrote plays for them too. When I became Drama Adviser, I formed a county youth theatre and wrote plays for that. It wasn’t exactly what I was being paid to do, but nobody seemed to mind.

When she died aged ninety-eight earlier this year, something told me it was time to come home. I’m renting a little house off New Road Side and finding Horsforth less changed than you might think. Broadgate Lane Primary School looks the same, though Billy Parker’s pig farm has gone. The Central Methodist Church looks the same. The school my father went to in the 1920s on Featherbank Lane looks the same. In the few weeks I’ve been here I’ve re-lived old memories and made fresh starts. The view of the allotments from my study window is inspiring. So is Leeds. I spent a week at West Yorkshire Playhouse working on a script. I’m writing new stories, two of which will be published in magazines next year. I’m getting my Yorkshire accent back. Who knows, 'appen I’ll start putting plays on again.

It was my mother, indirectly, who made me take up writing stories again. She lived with

Readers can find out more about Neil Rathmell by visiting his website at neilrathmell.com.

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THE CRICKET SCHOOL The Cricket School has gone from strength to strength over the summer months with coaching courses across a number of local cricket clubs and also schools. Ex-Leicestershire Head Coach Mark Gilliver has a high level of coaching experience and focuses on giving students the environment to develop their cricketing skills whilst enjoying such a fantastic sport. The School has an excellent ambassador in ex -Yorkshire and England player Anthony McGrath who regularly helps out at the different coaching sessions. Other big names that feature on the coaching staff include Yorkshire player James Middlebrook, formerly of Essex and

Northants, England Ladies and Yorkshire CCC Ladies captain Lauren Winfield and even a guest appearance from the number one T20 batsman in the world Australian Aaron Finch. With such a dynamic blend of coaching experience The Cricket School is perfect for any youngster of any cricketing level to gain the skills to develop their game. Why not try the sessions

for yourselves? There are a number of courses running throughout the Christmas break and leading into February half term at schools which will involve surprise visits from professional players. Each 2-hour session will cover all aspects of the game in order to improve your skills and techniques ready for the 2016 season. The courses are suitable for 8 to 15 year olds and each lesson will start at 6pm and end at 8pm.

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Option 1 Tuesday evenings at Ralph Thoresby, Leeds 16, starting on 12th January and running until 15th March 2016 (this period is 10 weeks but we will break for half term on 16th February resulting in 9 week course). 6-8pm. The courses are suitable for 8 to 15 year olds with some cricket experience.

This course is £120

Option 2

Friday evenings at St Marys, Menston, starting on 15th January 2016 and running until 11th March 2016 (this period is 9 weeks but we will break for half term on 19th February resulting in 8 week course). 6-8pm. The courses are suitable for 8 to 15 year olds with some cricket experience.

This course is £110

FEBRUARY HALF TERM CRICKET Monday 15th February & Tuesday 16th February 2016 at Guiseley School, LS20 8DT

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We will be running batting and bowling sessions on the above dates. Each session will be 2 hours long; 10am -12pm and the afternoon sessions being 1pm - 3pm. Batting 10 till 12 and Email: office@thecricketschool.co.uk Bowling 1 till 3. Telephone: 07816-225117 Mark Gilliver, Phill Dibb Post: The Cricket School Limited, 19 Henley Close, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6QB

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TOP WINES FOR CHRISTMAS It is the season to be jolly and as the season draws ever closer why not enjoy it with some different wines this Christmas. It’s the time of year to indulge in rich food, spend quality time with family and create special memories so whilst doing all of these things, allow us to suggest three special grape styles which you may not have tried before which marry perfectly with all the trimmings associated with this festive season.

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A native grape to Italy within the Piemonte region which lies in the North West of the country, Barbera d’Asti (literally translating to Barbera of Asti) is grown in abundance and finds itself in some of the finest wines that Italy creates. It is a lush, fruit driven grape style producing wines with ripe abundant flavours and often, with the help of some oak ageing, velvet roundness and firm tannin. It is the perfect accompaniment to red meat dishes such as Lamb and Beef; game dishes such as Venison, Partridge and hard cheeses. Our particular selection is ‘Rive’ made by Il Cascinone from the Piemonte region. A fine vineyard estate that allocates 60 of its 103 hectares to the growing of Barbera. This wine is bold, luscious and thoroughly enjoyable.

A grape grown all over the world but most famously in the French Rhône valley region, this is in interesting alternative to the more recognisable styles such as Sauvignon Blanc. It is often delicate which is why it lends itself to being paired with chicken and fish dishes both as an aperitif and main course wine. Our selection is a beautiful and well priced Rhône wine called ‘La Fleur Solitaire’ which boasts aromas of hedgerow fruits and a light palate of crisp acidity. It’s very drinkable indeed!

Christmas isn’t right without its indulgent puddings and a little known grape style which works perfectly is Gewürztraminer, grown famously in the Alsace region of France. This region, popular for its Ski resorts was once part of Germany therefore is populated by German styles of sweeter off dry wine styles. These types of wine although drunk on their own, do work perfectly with sweet indulgent deserts such as Crème Brule and fragrant cheeses such as Brie and goat’s cheese.

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Our pick is a fantastic ‘Grand Cru’ Gewürztraminer which although a little pricey gives highly aromatic flavours of mango, lychee and warm spice perfect for deserts and cheese.

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE SPORT HEALTH & WELLBEING AIREBOROUGH LEISURE CENTRE Table tennis every friday 2.30 pm to 2.30 pm. We are looking for new members to join, run by a Table Tennis coach, to teach beginners or to coach you to improve your game. For more details contact Sandra Rider on mobile: 07778 420348, or Email: sandrarder@ntlworld.com. ADEL BADMINTON CLUB Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 8DE. Monday evenings 8pm. Enquiries: Chris 0113 2259426 BADMINTON ANYONE? Leeds Trinity University, Friday 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly badminton club. Enquiries: Sylvia 0113 2590113 or Graham 0113 2584532 OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758

ART MUSIC DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT AMICI SINGERS Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms) Mixed voice friendly choir Thursdays 7pm. at Adel Methodist Church. All are welcome.Further details from Elizabeth King tel. 0113 2285932 CIRCLE DANCE Our friendly group meets fortnightly on Thursday 3.00pm – 4.30pm. at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, Leeds 16 All welcome - No partners or experience needed. Contact Pat for further details: 0113 289 9626

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OTLEY COUNTRY MARKET St John Ambulance Hall, Gay Lane, Otley. 9.30-11.15 am 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Homemade cakes, bakes, bread and savouries. Homemade preserves and chutney, local honey and a range of handmade crafts. Tea, coffee and home-made biscuits.

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HORSFORTH CHORAL SOCIETY St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY. Contact: 07958 782348 or www.horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

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HORSFORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB The Stable Block behind the Horsforth Museum. New members very welcome. Every Wednesday at 7pm Please ring 0113 2589149 for any further details or e-mail rjoyful@yahoo.com.

LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF Last Thursday of the month, 10:30am onwards. All welcome. Enquiries: 0113 3910440

LAWNSWOOD SINGERS FEMALE CHOIR Adel Methodist Church on Thursday evenings at 8.0 pm. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people. Concerts given in aid of Church and Charity funding. Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292 PHOENIX FOLK DANCERS Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Every Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm. If you have enjoyed a Ceilidh or a Barn Dance why not try English Country Dancing. Beginners welcome and you don’t need a partner. Enquiries 01943 467851 or 0113 2611902

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