Free | Edition 4 | June 2015 | Calverley, Rodley, Stanningley, Farsley, Pudsey, Bramley, New Farnley
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Read up on the latest local news in your area
Looking to use the skills of a local business? Look no further!
With Eric Wells of Horsforth Allotment and Garden Association
Digging deep into this fascinating hobby with Andy Firth
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CONTENTS 14 SUBURBAN FUN It’s time for the adults out there to put their thinking caps on and get their brains in gear!
18 METAL DETECTING Digging deep into this fascinating hobby with Andy Firth
28 SUBURBAN GARDENS If you’re looking for some “green-fingered” tips - then look no further!
29 CLASSIFIEDS Looking to use the skills of a local business? Look no further!
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Our thanks this month to all who have supported Suburban Magazine to date. We are grateful for both the advertisers who have placed their business with us, many now in their fourth month with Suburban and to the contributors who take the time to submit articles sharing their knowledge and experiences for us to enjoy. We are really keen to keep our content as local as possible and would like to encourage people to share any stories or snippets of local information with us (we will try to include as many
submissions as possible). Following on from Olly the Owl in our first three editions we have a story from another local resident in this edition on his many finds whilst metal detecting. I would particularly like to ask anyone who may be happy to share some lovely old tales with our readers for the next edition. We look forward to working on edition 5 - which deadlines 26/6/15 and if would like to submit any articles for consideration, these can be forwarded to editorial@ suburbanleeds.co.uk or you can call Rachel on 0113 819 8141.
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CARS: KEEPING YOURS SAFE! Local police have recently seen an increase in car crime, particularly in car parks around local beauty spots at secluded locations like Gallagher business park (cinema, traveldoge, leisure/gymnasium) & Asda Owlcotes. In most cases people are parking up to go for a walk and foolishly hiding their bags containing valuables in the boot or under the seat. You should never do this, you don’t know who is watching you and it only takes seconds to break in once you have walked away. Although people can be reassured that the culprit has been identified and is now in gaol, you should never leave anything of value in a vehicle. Officers have been out raising awareness around car crime protection and often patrolling PCSO’s see valuable items on display in cars and vans. These include sat navs, lap tops, expensive coats, money, mp3 players
and a number of bags. All easy pickings for a thief! Please follow these simple steps which may prevent you from becoming a victim: •
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When you leave your vehicle please make sure there is no sat-nav or cradle left on display. If you have used a cradle with a suction cup wipe the mark off the windscreen (a telltale sign to a thief!). Don’t leave property on show or hide it in obvious places like under the seats or glove box. Take it with you. If you leave any telltale signs there might be something of value
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in your vehicle these are the first places thieves will look. Don’t leave coats or bags on display. Thieves may think they have purses or wallets inside and break in to check. Walk around your vehicle and look in can you see anything on display? This takes seconds and could save you hours in arranging repairs or replacements for property.
Get into a routine each time you leave your vehicle and make the checks. Don’t give thieves an easy ride! Insp Richard Coldwell Leeds District
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RENE`S REBELS BATTLE CANCER 30th and 31st May saw over 8000 women taking part in events in the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam to fight cancer in the Race For Life. Fundraisers ran, jogged or walked in 5 and 10 K races to raise funds for cancer research. Rene`s rebels, a group of 56 ladies and children raised more than £3000.00 on the day with the final total still to be confirmed. Rene Fuller organiser of the group and herself a cancer survivor, said after the event:
I feel, it's immeasurable! Quite overwhelming! That was the best day ever ever ever. Please let's all do it again next year.”
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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing panes - not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Manager Joel Skinner feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any time of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have
struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service the Calverley, Rodley, Stanningley, Farsley, Pudsey, Bramley and New Farnley areas and Joel is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal
satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family people I’ve done work for, which just goes to
show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated.’ So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Joel a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!
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SONG BIRDS SUFFER IN THE SHIVERING SPRING If you were still wearing your scarf and winter coat in late Spring as you ventured outdoors then spare a thought for our nesting song birds struggling to bring up the next generation. If you provide food for your garden birds during the spring then have a gold star. This acts as a fast food restaurant for the adults and keeps them fit and healthy while they raise their brood. What you may not know is that their chicks can only take natural food in the form of insects. The life cycle of insects is closely bound to the weather and low temperatures mean that fewer adult insects emerge. Consequently birds have fewer caterpillars to feed to their chicks. Even if insects have laid eggs, the rate of growth of the caterpillars will be slow. Add wind and rain and valuable insect larvae are washed from the leaves. If the weather is bad during the incubation period then the male will usually feed the female as she sits on the nest, he may even take a
Blue tit, Parus caeruleus, chicks in a nest box
turn at incubating while the female feeds. The problem starts when the eggs hatch and both parents are needed to feed the growing brood. Young chicks are not able to regulate their own body temperature so they need a parent bird to keep them warm and dry in the early stages of growth. If the cold weather persists, only one parent is available to bring food while the other protects the chicks from hypothermia. As the chicks grow, more food is needed at a greater frequency and a single parent isn’t able to sustain that amount of responsibility. Without both parents providing food, chicks
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inevitably die from malnutrition. If both parents look for food then chicks perish from the cold. It’s a lose-lose situation. Often the parents abandon the nest so that they can keep themselves healthy but for most species, there is only one nesting attempt each year. Unfortunately this is happening right now in our gardens and woodlands and many nests have already failed. You probably need a tissue now! Life’s hard out there folks. 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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BLUE CROSS PET CHARITY Blue Cross pet charity has been dedicated to helping poorly, injured and abandoned pets for over 100 years. They opened the world’s first animal hospital in 1906 and since then their doors have never closed to sick and homeless animals. Today they run four animal hospitals, 12 rehoming centres and a network of volunteer foster schemes across the UK, providing treatment and seeking happy homes for thousands of cats, dogs, small pets and horses every year. There are volunteer foster schemes across West Yorkshire with homeless and unwanted cats always needing a loving home. Anyone interested in rehoming a Blue Cross pet can see all the pets and all the information about rehoming them at www.bluecross.org.uk. The nearest rehoming centre is in Thirsk, North Yorkshire and all their pets for rehoming are also on the website. Pet profiles
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include a few photos of the pet, often video too, an outline of their personality and the type of home they are looking for. Volunteers are often needed to help look after homeless cats. They are supported with training, veterinary costs for the cats in their care and special equipment including special ‘cat chalet’ accommodation in their garden or a spare room. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer cat foster carer call Michelle Smith, Regional Volunteer Foster Manager on 0300 777 1921 or email fosteringnorth@bluecross. org.uk for more information.
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Volunteers are also always needed for other Blue Cross activities - from education speakers, fundraisers and help with the pet bereavement support service. To find out more visit the website or call the 0300 790 9903. Blue Cross receives no government funding and relies on the generous support of the public to continue its vital work helping unwanted, homeless, sick and injured pets. To find out more or to make a donation visit the website or call 0300 790 9903.
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TOUR DE TONY PASSMORE MoreAbility MD, Tony Passmore, recently completed his latest charitable stint which saw him concur a 5 day, 500km cycle across the tough terrains and humid able heat of Burma raising £3,000 for the William Merritt Disabled Living Centre. MD cycles 500km across Burma raising £3,000 for The William Merritt Centre.
Moreability, part of the Passmore family, have worked in partnership with the William Merritt Centre for a number of years, promoting & supporting independent & safe living in and around the Leeds area. The local charity has been under notice for some time as the NHS owned building, St Marys Hospital, is being considered for redevelopment within the Trust. Occupied for over 30 years the centre needs to relocate at the same time as becoming an independent Social Enterprise as a result of austerity cuts in 2013. This means they are now an independent charity & social
enterprise rather than working within the NHS restraints. “We have worked with the centre for a number of years, the aim and driver behind both service organisations is the same – to promote and help achieve independent and safe living. I am no cyclist, I hate it, but I had to do something to help. I was also born at the Hospital which adds further gravitas and really hits home.” MoreAbility specialise in adapting stylish and safe bathrooms for those with limited mobility “just because a bathroom needs to be safe
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doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish, our main aim is ease of use for each individual” said Tony. “In working with the William Merritt Centre we aim to help more people achieve just that.” For further information, you can contact More Ability by visiting the website: www. moreability.co.uk or phoning 0113 201 5030. Contact the William Merritt Disabled Living Centre on 0113 350 8989 or info@wmdlc.org / www. wmdlc.org. Read Tony’s blog on his hair raising adventure by visiting www.moreability.co.uk/ blog searching 'Tour de Tony Passmore Burma Challenge'.
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METAL DETECTING By Andy Firth
I was first introduced to the wonderful hobby of metal detecting when my dad bought me my first metal detector in 1977, I was 10 years old.
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. In 2000 I joined a local metal detecting club and met some great people, and it wasn’t long before my dream was realised and I found my first ‘old coin’ It was a cut qtr of a Henry III voided long cross penny, and it dates to between 1247 to 1279.
I spent many hours searching woodlands in Esholt, Guiseley, and found dozens of modern and pre decimal coins. From that moment on I was totally hooked on metal detecting and would venture out at every opportunity. I detected parks and woodlands for many years, finding plenty of modern coins and odd bits of jewellery but what I really wanted to find was something really old.
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. My best ever coin came last year, it was very deep and embedded in the clay, my heart jumped in my mouth as I broke open the clod and was greeted by the lovely colour of pure gold, I knew instantly what it was and it is at the top of every detectorists wish list, it is an Iron Age gold ’Stater’ from the Corieltauvi tribe, it dates to between 55 to 45 bc, it had not seen the light of day for over 2000 years and was in as good condition as the day it was struck.
I have found many wonderful coins and artefacts over the years, from Celtic, Roman, Saxon and Medieval, way too many to mention here, my advice to anyone wanting to try this amazing hobby is join a club, or there are many detecting forums which will give lots of good advice, getting permission to detect from farmers can be very difficult, most of my best finds have come from club land and organised detecting rallies which are held all over the country. If you have a story you would like to send in, please email editorial@ suburbanleeds.co.uk or call Rachel on 0113 819 8141
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RODLEY VILLAGE Rodley is situated 5 miles north-west of Leeds city centre and 4 miles north-east of Bradford. You can enjoy a pleasant walk along the Leeds and Liverpool canal which passes through the village. Many properties overlook the canal which must give real pleasure to look out and see, not only the wildlife on the canal but also the many barges passing by. There are sporting facilities such as Rodley Cricket Club, who run two senior sides and juniors playing in the Airedale Junior League. They are actively looking for 7-13 year old boys or girls for the 2015 season if this may be something you would like to join. Rodley Rugby Club is also situated on Moss Bridge Road, Off Rodley Town Street
Crown & Anchor - renowned for its 80s and 90s night!
The village is home to many independent businesses as well as a section of public houses, one of which is the Crown & Anchor. CROWN & ANCHOR, Town Street, Rodley – Have a charity race night in aid of Equine Pathways UK, Thursday 18th June 7.30pm, with raffle prizes to be won. Your support at this event would be greatly appreciated and all for a good cause. They also have an 80s & 90s DJ each Saturday from 8pm – 12am, live acts (details in main advert) and pool table. There are many good reasons to visit the Crown & Anchor and you can now enjoy your drink in their newly refurbished beer garden to the rear. UNIT 54 UPHOLSTERY, St Andrews Close, Rodley - Specialising in all kinds of different areas from pubs and clubs to hotels and restaurants, UNIT 54 upholstery have years of experience and are guaranteed to provide you with what you are looking for. 20 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE
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THE GABLES, St Andrews Close, Rodley – Is the sister company of Unit 54 and has a great display of their sofas which are designed and handmade at their premises in Leeds. Offering quality sofas chairs and beds. Visit Mon-Fri 9am -5pm and Sat & Sun 10am -4pm.
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Ragged Robin around dragonfly pond
Rodley Canal
RODLEY NATURE RESERVE - A HIDDEN GEM With the constant threat to our greenbelt land from property developers it is nice to know that we still have a place in our part of Leeds where people can have a peaceful stroll and appreciate the sights and sounds of the natural world. Rodley Nature Reserve has been described as one of Yorkshire's hidden gems and that is what it is. And it is all thanks to Yorkshire Water plc that Rodley Nature Reserve Trust, consisting of a group of enthusiastic volunteers, was given the opportunity to develop this wonderful wetland nature reserve when the water treatment works here were decommissioned in 1992. Visitors can watch a good range of water birds throughout the year from a series of hides overlooking the four main wetland areas which were 22 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE
Lagoon in summer
created from scratch in 1999. Numerous dragonfly ponds are popular with photographers and dragonfly enthusiasts in the summer months and you can enjoy a walk on well mown paths through two wildflower meadows which are at their best in June and early July. Or you might prefer to spend a quiet hour in the hide overlooking the Manager's Garden where birds are attracted to the feeders throughout the year. Pond dipping is popular with younger children from Easter through to early autumn and it is free of charge as are all the events and activities that take place on the reserve. You can pop into the Visitor Centre to enjoy some light refreshment and marvel at the display tanks of harvest mice which are being released on the reserve. Toilets have disabled access and most of the reserve is now wheelchair friendly. There are also plenty of seats around the reserve for older visitors.
While the reserve is only open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays it also provides a valuable learning resource for primary school children and older students and there are school visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the spring and summer months. Opening times are shown below. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the reserve due to possible disturbance to wildlife. 1st March to 31st October Reserve: 9.00am to 5.00pm Visitor Centre: 10.00am to 4.00pm Ist November to 28th February Reserve: 9.00am to 4.00pm Visitor Centre: 10.00am to 4.00pm For further information see the reserve’s website at www.rodleynaturereserve.org Visitor Centre telephone no. 0113 2040441 (Wed, Sat and Sunday only)
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RODLEY COMMUNITY REPORT by Stuart Andrew MP for Pudsey, Horsforth & Aireborough
As we finally start to move into the summer, a whole host of events are starting to be announced throughout Leeds, with Rodley being no exception. One event which I always find of particular note is the Rodley Beer and Music Festival, now into its eighth year, and whilst it doesn’t usually take place until the August Bank Holiday, it has grown from strength to strength over the years, becoming a regular summer feature for many people who live in the area. Taking place at both the Owl Inn and the Rodley Barge, the
festival is always a fantastic weekend for old and young alike and I am sure that this year’s will be no exception. Community events such as this are one of the experiences I have come to really appreciate during my time as an MP, as it is here where you can see communities coming together, putting on something for everyone to enjoy. As another example, only last month we once again saw a fantastic carnival in Pudsey, another key fixture in many people’s diaries that sees local communities
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being brought together. However, events such as these can only continue with the support of the wider community and I hope that this is something people will consider as they go to some of them this summer. Indeed, the many brilliant events that have already happened throughout Leeds this year and the ones that are yet to happen only exist because of the dedication and commitment of the organisers and volunteers and it is important that we as a community do all we can to support them with this.
LOCAL NEWS BANDS IN THE PARKS
This year's summer season of bands in the parks started in June. All concerts start at 2.30 and admission is free. For more information about these concerts visit www.leedsconcertseason.com See below this month's concerts in your local parks. BRAMLEY PARK Sunday 28th June - Horsforth Leeds City Band
NEW FARNLEY RECREATION GROUND Sunday 5th July - Yorkshire Traction Honley Band
NEW WORTLEY RECREATION GROUND Sunday 14th June - Garforth Jubilee Band Sunday 21st June - James Farrell Concert Band
PUDSEY PARK Sunday 21st June - Elland Silver Band Sunday 28th June - Garfoth Brass Sunday 5th July - James Farrell Concert Band Sunday 12th July - Note Ability Concert Band
VICTORIA PARK CALVERLEY Sunday 5th July - Friendly Band
WESTERN FLATTS CLIFF PARK, WORTLEY Sunday 28th June - Barnsley Concert Band
WESTROYD PARK, FARSLEY Sunday 21st June - Drighlington Brass Band
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LOCAL NEWS RANGERS SPRING INTO ACTION IN BRAMLEY Summer has arrived in Spring Valley in Bramley as Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association (LYHA) is teaming up with environmental charity Hyde Park Source to launch its afterschool club for six to 13 yearolds, the Spring Valley Rangers. Open to children and young people from LYHA’s Spring Valley estate and the wider community, the group will meet every week to take part in all sorts of activities linked to the environment including planting fruit trees, printing with leaves, whittling wood, building bug hotels, growing and harvesting vegetables and cooking together. The Rangers will also be designing a mosaic for Spring Valley as part of the project. The aim of the scheme, which is funded by LYHA and facilitated by Hyde Park Source, is to increase confidence in the children and young people taking part and to find creative and fun ways of engaging them with the environment around them as well as giving them Spring Valley Rangers Preston (6) and Yands (11) inspect the plants against the backdrop of the living willow hedge.
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Spring Valley Rangers Yands (11), Rio (9), Daniel (11), Colbie-Jae (12), Preston (6) and Phoebe (10) start planting with Hyde Park Source volunteer Devon Lawton
pride in the neighbourhood where they live. It will offer learning opportunities outside the classroom and the chance to make new friends as well as getting active outdoors. Community Action Days will also take place in the school holidays where residents from the 94-home estate and the wider community can join with the Spring Valley Rangers, LYHA and Hyde Park Source in activities including planting, food growing and litter picks. The first Community Action Day saw local residents working together to build a raised bed for the Spring Valley Rangers and a living willow hedge. Emily Fulda, Community Engagement Officer at LYHA, said: “This project is one way that LYHA is engaging young people and helping to develop learning at a local level within one of our own neighbourhoods. It also encourages health and wellbeing in communities
which is vitally important. The Spring Valley Rangers scheme offers something both educational and fun for children to do after school, as well as in the holidays, and has the support of the wider community. We are really excited to see the Rangers develop and grow together.” Rita Oldenbourg, project worker at Hyde Park Source said: “We’re delighted to work with LYHA on this project and have already got off to a great start with a fantastic group of Rangers. This is an inspired way for the children to feel ownership, and to feel proud, of the neighbourhood they live in, whilst learning and building their confidence at the same time.” There are lots of opportunities to get involved with the Spring Valley Rangers and other similar projects. Please contact Emily Fulda at LYHA (Emily.fulda@lyha. co.uk) for more details.
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June is bursting out all over, with green trees shrubs and flowers everywhere. This is the start of the enjoyment season, although still carrying out the routine tasks of weeding and lawn care. If we have a long dry spell, lift your mover blades slightly to keep the grass greener. If you have a favourite rose or shrub, this is the time to take softwood cuttings. Together with short lived perennials, such as wall flowers, pinks – including delphiniums and dahlias. When dahlias, delphiniums and sweet peas are growing well, you may pinch out the growing tips to make the plants bushier – which will result in a greater number of flowers. Trim any spring flowering shrubs and plants when the flowers have gone over, to keep them in the size you have available. Then 28 | SUBURBAN MAGAZINE
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