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Dear Readers

We were excited to catch X-Factor finalist Trayc Cohen when she came to Leeds to meet the Community Choir who will be starring with her in the upcoming West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of The Wiz. It was a beautiful sunny day – perfect for a nice summery cover photograph.

This month we get an update from the Royal Park Community Consortium on the state of play with the Royal Park School building – just £750,000 to raise before 31st August! We hear about the St George’s Crypt appeal to help them restock their food stores, and projects that Leeds university student volunteers have been involved in. Plus, it’s time to get your bikes out for National Bike Week; there is more interesting theatre to take in – and don’t miss the International Festival of Jewish Music, Comedy and Drama, or Headingley’s second Music Festival.

Leeds Hospital Alert explains what might happen to the NHS if the proposed Government Health Bill goes through. In this Year of Radiotherapy, a new clinic is launched at St James’s to support patients after radiotherapy

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS EXPAND INTO NEW PREMISES AT WEST PARK

Anyone passing the West Park roundabout could not fail to notice the transformation that has taken place to the premises at 267 Otley Road, which was until recently a florist, and before that, “�e Clockery”. G.H. Dovener & Son Funeral Directors are proud to have obtained the property in which to open a new branch, which is now fully staffed and open.G.H. Dovener & Son, Funeral Directors, have always been a well respected business

and were established in the North Leeds area in 1932. �ey have successfully run their business at 52 North Lane in Headingley since 1956, which itself will soon undergo a complete refurbishment in order to modernise the facilities and service offered to local families. Both West Park and the Headingley branches are to be locally managed by Angela Andrews, who is an experienced Funeral Director and lives very close to the new West Park branch. Angela is excited at the prospect of providing the residents of West Park and the wider community with a truly personal service.Angela is also delighted to have the support and guidance of Martin Dovener, the grandson of the late G.H. Dovener and the son of the late Stanley Dovener. Martin is now retired, but he can be seen helping out at both branches, where his expertise and knowledge can be called upon as required.

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This magazine is published by North Leeds Life (UK) Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing three monthly magazines covering Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Bramhope, Menston, Otley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Ilkley.

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The Race is on to Raise £750,000 by 31st August to Save Royal Park School BuildingAs readers know, earlier this year Leeds City Council executive board allowed Royal Park Community Consortium (RPCC) the chance to get the lease of the Royal Park School building, on the condition that £750,000 is raised by the end of August.

We have potential financial backing from the Community Builders Fund, and RPCC members Jake England-Johns, Tara Cleveland and Tony Holditch have secured an offer of a loan and grant amounting to £830,000. However, the conditions attached mean that we have to raise the rest of the capital costs - some £1,800,000 - before we are granted access to the funds.

RPCC has received further help with progressing the project from Social Investment Business and Really Responsible Leadership Training. We have drawn up a clear action plan for the months ahead, which will prove crucial in our bid to secure the necessary funding. With this support, we are progressing towards the initial target of £750,000 to gain access to the Royal Park School Building by 31st August.

Whilst RPCC is applying to a variety of funding bodies to secure major funds, donations from local residents, groups and businesses are also welcome. We could immediately reach our target if just 7,500 people each donated £100!

RPCC is already receiving valuable support from student groups and local residents, who are running all sorts of events and helping the group to maintain its momentum, as well as spreading the word. Recent input from Darren Furness, an experienced charity fundraiser, has given the team a boost, with a number of major businesses expressing an interest in the project.

The race is on to prevent the Royal Park School becoming more flats or something else that would stop Hyde Park getting the new community centre it needs so badly!

The group holds open meetings every Tuesday at the Burley Lodge Centre on Burley Road – everyone is welcome to come along and get involved! For more information, contact Sue on 07796 784018, Paul on 07962 255621, or visit our website.

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COMMUNITY NEWS HEADINGLEY ‘THIS PLEASANT RURAL VILLAGE’ by Eveleigh Bradford

This is a fascinating history of the Headingley area. Beautifully presented,

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A Fathers’ Day to Remember!St. Gemma’s Hospice is organising a Sponsored Skydive in Brigg, North Lincolnshire on Sunday 19th June to help you celebrate Fathers’ Day.

Jump out of a plane for your dad or, better still, get him to do the jump! Raise £395 sponsorship and you can jump for free. To join the legions of thrill-seekers who have taken on the challenge of a tandem skydive to raise money for St. Gemma’s, contact Hayley on 0113 218 5570 or [email protected]. Places are limited, so you are advised to book early. Full fundraising support is given by the St. Gemma’s fundraising team.

The hospice, based in Moortown, Leeds, provides specialist medical and nursing care for local people with life threatening illnesses, predominantly cancer, and support for their families. The care provided is free, so St Gemma’s relies on donations and local fundraising initiatives in the community.

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A WALK ON THE WINE SIDEFar Headingley Summer Wine Walk – 11th Anniversary!

Far Headingley Village Society’s annual charity event, the Summer Wine Walk is upon us once again.

Three volunteers will open their gardens on Sunday 19th June (2-6pm); each offering wine from a different country, along with soft drinks and simple food. There’s even a gazebo to shade you from the sun (or rain!)

You can visit the gardens in any order and it’s proved an excellent way of meeting up with old friends, making new ones and getting to know your neighbours. Children are welcome of course and for no charge.

Tickets (£8) include the first three glasses of wine and food, but there’s nothing to stop you making a small donation and sampling more!

Most of this year’s profits will be donated to the ‘Jane Tomlinson Charity Appeal’ whose 10K run is happening on the same day, so if you don’t have the energy or inclination to run, you can still support this wonderful charity in a more leisurely fashion!

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It has been a great honour and pleasure to get to know you and work with you to improve services in Moortown and Meanwood Ward. My colleague Councillor Mark Harris and I have always been available all year round not just at election time. Unfortunately, this time national politics got in the way of re-electing someone who really is passionate about helping people. Of course, you can still contact Mark, and please do! Some people don’t realise that they can contact their councillors about any concerns they may have – chances are if they don’t have the answer, they will know someone who does!

Well Done to Mark! He was thrilled, (and relieved), to finish the London Marathon in April raising the magnificent sum of £4,000 for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre at St James’s Hospital. It is 22 years since he was given life-saving surgery for thyroid cancer and 21 years since his first London Marathon. “I owe St. James’s my life”, said Mark, “and now so does my 22 year old daughter, Esther, who was treated in the Bexley Wing at St. James’s last November.”

This month I must mention The Royal British Legion which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. They are encouraging people to organise fundraising parties - this can be any kind of party, a barbecue, dress down party, fancy dress, or a full on street party. If you decide on a street party, don’t forget that you need to contact the council regarding any road closures that may be necessary. Howard Claxton is the officer in the highways department who deals with these requests – contact him on 0113 395 0851.

The Royal British Legion does a lot of great work supporting the welfare of the millions of men and women who have served their country, often at great personal cost. It’s an excellent cause that’s well worth supporting.

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Crypt Needs to Replenish Food Stocks Can you help?St George’s Crypt, the centre for homeless and disadvantaged people on Great George Street, Leeds, is appealing to businesses, schools, churches and the public to help them restock their freezers and larders.

Every day, the Crypt cooks 100 meals for clients who visit its facilities in the heart of Leeds.

It provides breakfast and evening meals for approximately 30 people who are either being housed in the charity’s Overnight Centre, or are seeking accommodation. Additionally, about 75 three course lunches are cooked for visitors to their Drop in Centre.

These meals are mainly cooked and served by former homeless people who have themselves benefitted from the Crypt’s services. In addition, the Crypt meets requests for emergency food parcels from destitute people through referrals from a wide range of agencies.

In general, non-perishable tins of meat, curry, stewing steak, chopped tomatoes, beans, fruit, vegetables are very welcome along with jars of coffee. Additionally, fresh food especially bacon, sausages and eggs as well as other types of meat are very much needed.

The Crypt is grateful for the tremendous range of donations from an ever-widening number of generous supporters over many years. “Our service values so much donations of food”, said Crypt Fund Raising and PR Director Martin Patterson. “It means we can make real savings in core costs whilst not compromising on the quality of meals we provide for our clients. We are facing some challenging times both in relation to the increasing complexity of needs being presented by our service users, as well as a much tougher fundraising environment.”

St George’s Crypt in Leeds is a Christian charity which has been working to providing hope and support for the hundreds who access the charity’s services every week since it first opened its doors in 1930.

If you can help, please call the Crypt on 0113 245 9061.

Student Volunteers Give Local Children a Holiday to RememberDisadvantaged local children were treated to a five-day Easter holiday in the Lake District, thanks to the hard work of student volunteers.

The ‘Easter Holiday Project’ is organised entirely by students who are part of the ACTION Student Volunteering Society at Leeds University Union (LUU). Fourteen children (aged 7-9) who wouldn’t normally have a holiday, were taken to the Silverdale Holiday Centre and enjoyed five days of exciting trips and activities.

They went rock climbing and bowling and even visited Blackpool Zoo. A fantastic time was had by both children and volunteers. The trip was the latest in a series of ACTION residential projects. Three residential weekends were recently held for children with learning difficulties and other disadvantaged children.

“Over the five days both the volunteers and the kids had a brilliant experience and we all had a great holiday”, said Harry Coleman, Project Coordinator. “There were smiles all round and we particularly enjoyed the rock climbing!”

“We believe this project demonstrates just how much of an asset our student volunteers are to the local community”, Antony Haddley, Communities Communications Coordinator for Volunteering and Community added. “The amount of time the volunteers commit to organising a residential project is considerable, and the fantastic feedback received from the children is a testament to their dedication and passion for helping the people of Leeds.”

In the 2010/11 academic year, ACTION volunteers have contributed over 1,110 hours to helping the local Leeds community ranging from running residential projects and an after school club for children in Little Woodhouse, to spending an hour a week in a local care home.

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Leeds Trinity Proposes Fee of £8,000 for 2012Leeds Trinity University College proposes charging an annual tuition fee of £8,000 for UK and EU undergraduate degree courses from academic year 2012/13. The fee for foundation degrees is £4,250.

The decision was taken by the Board of Governors after careful consideration of the new funding arrangements put in place by the government. Funding lost by the removal of the teaching grant needs to be replaced. Investment in teaching and facilities is also vital so that future students benefit from a first-class experience.

The College also recruits students from under-represented groups. In setting the fee at £8,000 and providing a generous package of financial support for those most in need, they hope to ensure that students with potential can benefit from higher education regardless of their circumstances. Over 30% of the additional fee income will be invested in financial support, access and retention measures.

Mama Mia Helps to Raise Funds for Children’s AppealLeeds Children’s Hospital held two hugely successful Mamma Mia Film Nights for the children’s wards at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and raised over £1,200 for the Children’s Appeal. Staff and supporters turned out in force to attend the private screenings at Alea Casino, Clarence Dock.

Leeds Children’s Hospital is the second largest service for children in the country and the appeal aims to provide the latest toys, games, artwork and equipment. The money raised will go towards transforming treatment rooms and departments into special, child friendly areas.

“We want to divert the children’s attention while undergoing painful treatment by providing them with colourful and bright surroundings”, said Stephanie Burland, Fundraising Coordinator. “A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to everyone who supported the event.”

How can you support the appeal? Getting involved couldn’t be easier – hold a coffee morning, or book a place for a parachute jump on 26th June – there’s an activity to suit everyone. For more information call Stephanie Burland on 0113 392 5140 or visit www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk/LCH

Tickets Now Available for Annual Leeds Mencap BallThe Annual Leeds Mencap Ball will take place on Saturday 15th October in the Premier Suite at Headingley Carnegie Stadium and tickets are on sale now!

Leeds Mencap supports children and adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers. This is a fantastic way to show your support for this great local cause. Proceeds from the event will go towards ensuring that Leeds Mencap is on hand to help when families need someone to turn to. Just £15 could give one family an hour of vital support to help them cope with the daily pressure of having a child with a learning disability. The services they offer are a lifeline to so many people across Leeds.

Tickets (£55) are now available from www.justgiving.com/LMBall2011. Buy before 15th June and pay just £45! You’ll be treated to a drinks reception, three course meal and fabulous entertainment, including a live band.

Leeds University Union Aims to Leave Leeds Tidy Leave Leeds Tidy is back this summer to help reduce the impact of student changeover in residential areas around the universities. They are encouraging students to start packing and clearing their rubbish early, to recycle properly and to reduce the impact of changeover on the community and on the environment.

The project is coordinated by Leeds University Union and includes Green Streets, a student volunteer led project that aims to reduce the number of reusable items that go to landfill. Last year the project diverted over 20 tonnes of reusable items away from the streets of Leeds and landfill, to free shops and community organisations in the area.

Look out for collection bags and information about the project coming through your letter box, if you live in the area. Collections will take place on 5th, 25th, and 30th June, and 1st July. If you would like more information, or would like to get involved as a volunteer, visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/leaveleedstidy or contact [email protected]

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OUR NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE: UP FOR SALE!You go to see your GP with severe pain in your hip and are told that you need a hip replacement. But the local group of GP practices, which is now in charge of NHS funds, has run out of money and you will have to wait. What would you think?

What would you think if Wharfedale Hospital was put up for sale to commercial bidders, and a company like Virgin had been given the contract to run it, because they offered the cheapest deal? Or, if your GP practice has had to sign up with a large multinational company which will turn any savings made on patient care into profits?

What would you think about private companies making profits out of your ill-health, profits paid for by you, the taxpayer?

All these scenarios could be part of everyday life if the government’s proposed health bill goes through Parliament.

At present, the NHS provides the best outcomes and most cost-effective care of any health service in the world, except that of New Zealand. However, all that could now be under threat.

There are four main things which you as a NHS patient should be concerned about.

The first is the NHS descending into chaos as its current organisation is ripped up at unprecedented speed. The NHS has been reorganised fifteen times in the last thirty years, to no great benefit. Do we want another upheaval? The changes are to be introduced with no prior testing to see if they work.

At the same time, the NHS is being told to save £20 billion. The NHS Confederation has described the changes as ‘extraordinarily risky’.

The second threat is a massive growth in bureaucracy, again paid for by taxpayers. GPs will be organised into groups which will negotiate contracts with hospitals and private companies (many probably based in the USA). There will need to be a huge number of staff to negotiate and monitor these contracts on all sides. The extra cost to the NHS will be £3 billion, money that should rather be spent on patient care.

Third, the doctor-patient relationship may change as GPs weigh up patients’ needs against financial pressures. They will have to be managers and purchasers of service as well as looking after patients.

Finally, and most importantly, the NHS will turn into a marketplace where hospitals, nursing services and GP practices could all be up for sale. Sales will take place under European Union competition rules, which means that local people will have no say or control over them. Contracts will be handed out solely on the basis of price. Private providers of healthcare in the NHS already have a poor track record. Private treatment centres have proved 12% more expensive than ordinary NHS facilities, and private companies running surgeries have proved unable to do it effectively and have had to hand surgeries back.

If you are concerned about the government’s changes to our NHS, write to your MP now. The government has promised to listen to people’s concerns about their proposals and now is the time to tell them what you think.

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Blaise Reynolds Crowned the ‘Look of Leeds’Blaise Reynolds from Horsforth recently beat 16 finalists to win the coveted title ‘Look of Leeds’ at a glitzy event in the city. As winner, she will help promote the city’s style and annual shopping festival in October.

As well as the title, she wins a photo shoot styled by Harvey Nichols with her photo appearing on the cover of the Spring/Summer Leeds Loves Shopping Guide; six months of free hair cuts by Ego; and the chance to participate in Leeds Fashion Show during Leeds Loves Shopping 2011. Blaise will also participate in FMD Yorkshire Rocks fashion event.

“Winning came as a shock but I really enjoyed the day and am looking forward to taking part in lots of activities throughout the year”, said Blaise. “I love fashion. I really like to mix up my look, there are no rules when it comes to fashion in this city.”

Blaise currently works for national clothing and footwear retailer, Size?. She studied at Notre Damn and Park Lane College and hopes to pursue a career in the fashion industry.

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Bird Watch

A glorious April has seen the arrival on time of a steady flow of summer visitors. Many fresh voices are added to the dawn chorus of songbirds. Among these are two small warblers.

The whitethroat is slim and brownish with a long tail, a white throat and a head either grey (male) or brown (female). Bushy areas, field hedgerows and woodland edges are the preferred habitat. Its short cheerful scratchy song is often delivered from the top of a bush or in flight.

By contrast, the garden warbler is shy and often overlooked, regularly skulking in bushes. Uniformly grey-buff, it has no contrasting features. Despite its name, it rarely visits gardens, preferring areas of dense undergrowth and woodland glades. It is most remarkable for its fast, melodious and warbling song. Garden warblers are more often heard than seen.

Though numbers vary annually, whitethroats seem fairly stable, but garden warblers have declined slightly.

THE U FILESSpen Lane Cottages - Far RoundaboutThe old tithe maps of 1836-1853 for the ‘township of Headingley cum Burley in the parish of Leeds’, show Spen Lane Cottages, along with Spen Lane Farm, Old Oak Farm and Moor Grange.

Tithes, the payment of one tenth of local produce to the church, had been established in Anglo Saxon England. Originally payment was made in kind – e.g. every tenth stook of corn was given to the church. But the Tithe Commutation Act 1836 enabled tithes to be converted into money payments. This change required the drawing of accurate land maps. The tithe maps identified who owned a plot of land, who occupied it and the plot name.

The local plot names are intriguing, for example Butcher Close (next to Spen Lane Cottages), Potato Piece, Far Lancashire Close, House Close and Six Days’ Work, Friday Syke, Far & Near Ladder Leys, Three Nooked Close and Near Far Close. The first residential development of West Park in the 1900s was built on the plots of Low Ox Moor, Eastfield, Near Roundabout and Far Roundabout.

The photograph, taken just across the road from Spen Lane Cottages, shows what could possibly be the original wall for the Far Roundabout plot of land - the other dry stone walls did not survive the residential development, except perhaps as part of garden rockeries.

Doug Kemp www.westparkresidents.org.uk

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This is one of the nicest times of the year, but the chore of keeping weeds down must go on! After hoeing, pick up the remnants and mulch with home grown compost.

Fill in small gaps in borders with growing perennials and start sowing biennials like wallflowers, Sweet William etc. If you’re short of room, sow in pots and pot on as they grow, before planting out in the autumn when they will be sturdy plants. Grow enough to put in large pots and place them around the garden for added colour.

It’s not too late to plant bean seeds, beetroot and courgettes. Don’t pull a whole lettuce unless there is a family – take only the outer leaves, this saves room and they will go on growing. Keep a check on soft fruit, especially strawberries. Placing some pieces of old carpet round the plants keeps the slugs off.

Camelias, like hydrangeas, will benefit from some selective pruning – not the whole shrub at once or you will lose the following year’s flowers. Cut out straggly shoots and reduce thin new shoots to just above old wood. Camelias can be renovated by hard pruning in early spring, cutting large branches to about two feet above the ground. To reduce stress, do this over a period of about three years, cutting back a third each year. It will be summer before there is new growth and you will not lose as many flowers.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PLANT BEAN SEEDS, BEETROOT AND COURGETTES

Despite their name, African and French marigolds are neither – they were brought to Spain from Mexico by the conquisterdors. Neither has a pleasant smell – maybe this is why aphids and whitefly stay clear. Plant some near roses and lupins, which are prone to aphids, along with some garlic and you should see a reduction in these pests and better quality blooms.

Try and include your children in what you are doing even if you’re only weeding. If they have a patch of their own, they will happily attend to that.

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THEY LIVED IN HEADINGLEY George Hayward (1797- 1854) Road Surveyor – Lord Cardigan’s Yorkshire Steward When you drive along the main road from Headingley to Otley, with its smooth comfortable gradient, spare a thought for travellers 200 years ago. Then the only road was the muddy and pot-holed turnpike (still known today as Otley Old Road), which wound over the top of the Chevin before plunging suddenly and terrifyingly down into the town. The steep descent put a dreadful strain on the horses pulling the heavy carts and stage coaches, and passengers, fearing for life and limb, had to get out and walk. Accidents were commonplace. But in the 1830s commercial pressures forced the turnpike trustees to seek an alternative route to Otley, an important hub in the national turnpike network.

They commissioned the surveyor George Hayward, and he mapped out a new diversion starting from Lawnswood, then following a lower contour along the side of the Chevin with gentler gradients. It meant cutting into the hillside and constructing miles of new highway, a huge and expensive enterprise. When the necessary Act was passed in 1837, he was appointed to oversee the work. The project took five years to complete, encountered numerous problems especially with slippage, and went massively over budget, but the new road finally opened in 1842.

Alongside this major project, George Hayward’s principal job was as the Yorkshire steward for Lord Cardigan, and in this role he played a significant part in the development of Headingley itself. Lord Cardigan, based at Deene in Northamptonshire, had extensive and valuable estates in Yorkshire, and needed a locally-based steward to look after his interests. George Hayward, originally from Hampshire, came to Leeds about 1829 to take this on, an arrangement set up by his elder brother, the Cardigan head steward. Initially he worked from offices in Albion Street, but in 1832

Lord Cardigan agreed that he could move into Headingley Hall, the old manor house (still there, much altered, in Shire Oak Road). In the same year he married Eleanora Whitaker, eldest daughter of Jonas Whitaker, the wealthy owner of the vast Greenholme Mills at Burley-in-Wharfedale. They had six children, but sadly three died in childhood, and she herself died in 1845, leaving him a widower.

As agent for Lord Cardigan, who was Lord of the Manor of Headingley and the principal landowner, George Hayward was closely involved in local affairs. He took over in 1830 as Commissioner for the enclosure of all the common land - as a result Headingley Moor (between Grove Lane and Moor Road) was lost forever to the local people who had used it for grazing their animals, and digging stone and peat. When the notorious and spendthrift Seventh Earl (later of Crimean War fame) inherited the title in 1837 he had to deal with the mortgaging and then the sale of land (the Earl was in desperate need of ready cash). It was George Hayward who planned the sales and determined what new roads were needed. Claremont Road, Grove Road, Chapel Street, Cross Chapel Street, Bennett Road were all roads he mapped out, giving Headingley village the familiar shape we know today.

He was under constant pressure to guard the Cardigan interest in all his day-to-day dealings with tenants, even in the political arena – it was said tenants were threatened with eviction if they were not going to support the Tory candidate. He dabbled himself in local politics, serving for a time as a town councillor. He was known as an irascible figure, given to losing his temper and shouting at his opponents!

By the 1850s he was suffering from ill health and in 1854, on a visit to London, he died quite suddenly. His working papers were bundled together and fortunately preserved: they are now held by the West Yorkshire Archive Service and are a valuable historical resource. But he left another legacy, preserved in the physical landscape of Headingley and its road connections.

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It’s likely that Mark Frankland’s teachers would not have predicted that in his early 30s he would be running successful garage in North Leeds with hundreds of regular clients. His academic results were not great.

THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR!

Thank goodness he was bitten by the entrepreneur bug. Early in his school career he was already acquiring sweets in bulk and selling them on to classmates. He always knew he would work for himself and his passion for cars showed him the direction he would take. After spending time pumping gas and changing oil as a teenager, he went on to serve an apprenticeship at an independent workshop in Leeds.

At 21, armed with the skill set he needed, he bought a van and set up as a mobile mechanic. Word spread fast, but experiences like changing wheel bearings in snow or acting as a conduit for a downpour as he lay in a gutter working on a car propped up on a kerb, soon had him thinking of premises!

MOTOR MARQUE IS BORN

After three locations around Chapel Allerton, he set his sights on his current location just off the Ring Road at West Park. Today, Motor Marque has 12 bays and a team of 16 staff. It is just 13 years since Mark started out and he hasn’t looked back for a moment. He has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds refurbishing and equipping the business with all the technology necessary to service today’s cars.

“Believe it or not, every car now has several computers on board, all of which have to communicate with each other – from the main operating system to controlling emissions, air conditioning and safety”, said Mark. “The main computer actually does more operations in a minute than that used for the moon landing! Cars are more complex than ever before and technicians need a whole different skill set to years ago.”

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One of Mark’s bug-bears is the fact that manufacturers like to give the impression that all servicing needs to be carried out by the dealership that sold you the car and they try to make it as difficult as possible for independent garages.

“Independent garages often give a far better service”, he told us. “Manufacturers keep us on our toes with frequent changes and we have to update our systems with the latest manufacturers’ software on a regular basis – sometimes as often as monthly. But that’s the cost of doing business in a highly competitive industry. There is no obligation to take your car to the main agent, and using an independent garage does not affect the car’s warranty in any way.”

SHOULDN’T GARAGES BE REGULATED?

We also found out that Mark is a great believer in regulation. When you think about it, it is amazing. Cars are among the most expensive things you are likely to buy in your life, yet people are often willing to leave them with garages which are not only not equipped for the job, but may not even have a correctly qualified mechanic on staff! It is always advisable to find out about the garage you intend to use beforehand and ask some pertinent questions.

“We are very customer focused”, continued Mark. “The majority of people do not know a lot about their cars and they put a huge amount of trust in us when they leave their cars with us. I firmly believe there should be regulation to ensure that people get the kind of service they are paying for, and that it is carried out by trained mechanics. It is a safety issue as much as anything else. We also believe that charges should be more transparent, so customers know precisely what has been done and how much it has cost.”

A LITTLE BIT OF KNOWLEDGE.......

Mark’s passion for cars feeds his enthusiasm for openness and transparency and for arming oneself with a little knowledge. He runs Motor Smart courses for women in the belief that knowing the basic workings of a car, and how to handle simple things like changing oil, tyres etc. will help to save money and avoid being ripped off – Amen to that!

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Jack and I wandered in recently. It was the week after the extended two week holiday that everyone decided to take around the spate of bank holidays. At 7.30pm there were just two lonely diners speaking in hushed tones in a corner. We almost turned around, but then two bright, friendly faces appeared and guided us to a table, cast menus into our hands, introduced us to the specials board and skipped off to bring us some drinks.

It was as if someone had turned on the light and we were surrounded by a warm glow. Slowly other people drifted in to fill the tables around us. Waitresses Hailey and Amanda flitted expertly from table to table taking orders.

We decided to mix and match between the specials and the á la carte menu. Jack chose the Salad of Paprika Tiger Prawns with sautéed potatoes and mixed leaves (£6.95). I was close to copying him until I spied the Seared King Scallops with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar (£10.50).

They were melt-in-the-mouth fabulous! Jacks prawn salad was pretty good too – oh yes, eat with me and you must be prepared to share!

This taste sensation was quickly followed by another – Pan Fried Monkfish and Mussels on a bed of tomatoes and saffron potatoes with garlic and coriander (£18.95), delicious, and medium-rare Indian Ocean Tuna (£16.50) with sour cream mash and saffron oil with a little dollop of wasabi on the side. Talk about spicing up a dish! If you’re not prepared for wasabi, watch out! This ‘Japanese horseradish’ is like extra hot mustard and can blow your head off! However, treated with respect and used judiciously, it really enhanced the enjoyment of this dish. We both also opted for a side dish of rocket and parmesan salad with balsamic dressing (£3.75).

For a fleeting second we thought we might pass on dessert, but am I glad we didn’t! Hailey mentioned that the Sticky Toffee Pudding (£5.75) was to-die-for...she wasn’t wrong. The sponge was incredibly light – it made every other STP I ever had seem clunky. And, the Tangy Lemon Tart really was tangy – often chefs are too timid in their use of lemon, it needs to be intense and this was.

Feeling very satisfied we sat back sipping on Cappuccinos and smiling benignly at everyone – it had been a good evening.

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An Explosion of Jewish Music, Comedy and Drama!

Make sure you’re part of the action from 26th – 30th June, when the International Jewish Performing Arts Festival comes to town!

An explosion of Jewish music, comedy and drama will hit the stages of The Wardrobe, the Northern Ballet and the Leeds College of Music for five electrifying summer evenings. With top comedians, a spectrum of music genres – ranging from classical to funk and R&B – and first-rate drama, the festival’s Edinburgh Fringe style programme boasts something for everyone.

The Wardrobe start the week with a double bill of comedy. London musical comedienne, Kate Shortt, has an outstanding ability to make musical instruments talk, laugh and even impersonate, in addition to her own hilarious imaginative reality comedy sketches. Following her, top New

York comedian Jeff Kreisler, author of the bestselling satire “Get Rich Cheating,” disects US politics and culture and life’s trials and tribulations with passion & absurdity.

You can also look forward to Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers; Beit ZVI, Israel’s top performing arts academy; a new documentary charting the history of the Leeds Jewish community; a one-man play from Johathan Gillis; a Community Variety Show, and much more.

Now in its 11th year, Festival organizers, Makor, anticipate thousands of visitors to this compact Arts quarter of town. For the full programme, visit www.leedsjewishfestival.com


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X-FACTOR TRAYC STARS IN ‘THE WIZ’This month the West Yorkshire Playhouse looks to make Leeds the Emerald City of the north when it stages a production of The Wiz, a musical based on The Wizard of Oz that shows us all things are possible when pursued with brains, heart, courage and a hefty dose of soul.

The original film of The Wiz was released in 1978, directed by recently deceased Hollywood legend, Sidney Lumet and starred Diana Ross as Dorothy, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow with music by Quincey Jones.

For this exciting stage adaptation, directed by Josette Bushell-Mingo, the Playhouse has drafted in some star power to don the ruby slippers in the form of X-Factor finalist, Treyc Cohen, who will play Dorothy. Treyc entered The X-Factor for the first time in 2009 and got as far as the boot camp auditions at Simon Cowell’s house but didn’t make it through to the live finals. She returned more determined than ever in 2010 and got through to the live final but was eliminated during a sing-off with controversial contestant Katie Waissel.

Treyc, a lifelong fan of musicals, says she has never performed in a stage production on this scale before and is thrilled to be involved. “On the X-Factor I was singing in front of millions of viewers every week, but I can’t wait to be singing live in front of an audience every night. You get so much back from people it’s the best feeling in the world. The Wiz is a fabulous musical and so this really is a dream come true for me.”

Prior to appearing on the X Factor Treyc had been in school productions, a three piece girl band, a ten piece funk band and, most recently performed in a 1940’s re-enactment group. Despite the widespread television exposure and performing before most of the country week on week, Treyc seems unfazed by the level of fame the X Factor has brought her and remains refreshingly down to earth and philosophical about not winning the contest saying she’s grateful for the experience and the opportunities the show has brought her way.

The production of The Wiz will also feature a community choir, for which the Playhouse held open auditions. Over two hundred people came to try out and this was gradually whittled down to a group of sixteen ranging in age from sixteen to thirty. The members of the choir are all excited about performing at the Playhouse and have been finding the rehearsals challenging but fun.

The Wiz is at West Yorkshire Playhouse 24th June – 16th July.


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Credited in some quarters with helping to revitalise post-Soviet literature, Death and the Penguin is a deceptively whimsical tale of a writer and his pet king penguin.

Viktor Zolotaryov is a failed novelist who lives a solitary life with only a king penguin named Misha for company. Based on a true incident, Misha was acquired after a zoo in Kiev went bankrupt and gave away its non-lethal animals. He spends his days waddling dolorously around Viktor’s flat, seemingly crippled with existential angst. Both of their lives become rapidly more interesting after Viktor is commissioned by a shady newspaper editor to produce obituaries, or obelisks, of leading figures in Kiev society. Easy work for a man of linguistic flair such as Viktor; but then the subjects of the obelisks begin dying in suspicious circumstances, and a little girl and a young woman come into their lives.

This is an easy novel to read, the chapters are short and the characters are engaging, particularly the tormented Misha, if a little passive when finding themselves in seemingly life-or-death situations. It seems that Kurkov is warning us that even after the fall of a regime capable of horrendous brutality, it still holds true that all it takes for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing, but this maxim can chip away at the believability of Viktor’s character as he is never really seen to take the threat against him and his surrogate family seriously.

Quibbles aside, the ending is genuinely excellent, and Misha is a creation of genius; more soulful in his mute stoicism than should be possible with the broad brush strokes Kurkov uses to illustrate his characters. It’s a simple novel that will stay long in the memory.

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West Yorkshire Playhouse presents: TRANSFORM

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TRANSFORM is a programme of work which takes place throughout the West Yorkshire Playhouse building from 6th – 18th June. Curators Alan Lane and Kully Thiarai have created a season of unusual work – from a new durational piece by internationally renowned artist Chris Goode and Geraldine Pilgrim’s 15 minute performance, to Lemn Sissay’s one man show and The Red Room’s installation and performance in which everyone can get involved. Each work investigates how theatre can be transformative.

TRANSFORM is an eclectic mix of artists who will bring new practices and perspectives to bear on what the Playhouse does. It is a process of discovery, for the Playhouse, the artists and the audience – an investigation which will provoke, challenge and inspire everyone involved.

The cafe and bar will be transformed into, Smoke and Mirrors, a cabaret, on Saturday 18th June, which will include performances by The Wau Wau Sisters, Bourgeois & Maurice, Company FZ and close-up magic from Tim Sutton. In all, over the two weeks there will be around 23 different performances by as many theatre companies and artists.

For the full programme, visit www.wyp.org.uk Tickets can be booked by calling box office on 0113 213 7700

The Art of Science Fiction at Leeds UniversityThe exhibition ‘Visions of the Future: The Art of Science Fiction’ runs until 11th June at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery at The Parkinson Building, Leeds University and showcases materials from the University Library’s Science Fiction Collection. It explores the history of science fiction artwork from the illustrations in early utopian fictions to the images represented in contemporary film posters.

Focusing on the visual arts, the display provides an insight into the development of the genre. Besides showcasing the history of trends and styles, it also uncovers little-known facts, such as the important role Leeds played in the early history of science fiction in England.

The first chapter of the Science Fiction League outside the USA was formed in Leeds in 1935, and the group later hosted the world’s first science fiction convention. This took place in 1937 at the Theosophical Hall, 12 Queen Square, Leeds. Around twenty fans attended, including well-known authors Eric Frank Russell and Arthur C. Clarke, plus future editors E. J. Carnell and Walter Gillings.

The Science Fiction Collection comprises over a thousand books published in the twentieth century, as well as examples of influential periodicals published in the 1920s and 1930s in Britain and the United States.

The exhibition runs until 11th June and is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm. For further information visit www.leeds.ac.uk/gallery

WALTER GILLINGS, ARTHUR C. CLARKE, & E.J. CARNELL PICTURED AT THE WORLD’S FIRST SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION, JANUARY 3, 1937.

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A Bonanza of Words and Music from East Leeds FMWriting on Air is not just any literature festival. It’s a first; a week long broadcast bonanza of words organised by East Leeds FM and taking place in an amazing East Leeds venue beginning Monday 13th June and running through to Sunday 19th June.

Writing on Air will form part of Live@Chapel, a week of live broadcasts from the historic Seacroft Methodist Chapel, including interviews, readings, music - even an all-night recitation of True Tales of American Life by Paul Auster.

Ian McMillan and his poet son, Andrew, will kick the week off, eight schools are involved, and the festival will feature a host of Leeds writers. Overseeing the festival is Peter Spafford, ELFM’s Director of Words.

Following five days of the best in poetry, story-telling, literature, and journalism, the musicians take over with the ELFM Musicathon – a 24-hour continuous broadcast of live music. Last year over 3,000 listeners tuned in for the live broadcast and many more thousands ‘listened again’ on the website.

This is the third year that community arts organisation Heads Together Productions has organised a live event at the Chapel as part of their ELFM community radio project.

The line up of writers and musicians already signed up looks impressive, with over 300 likely to take part! However the organisers are hoping that more younger up-and-coming local writers and performers will get involved.

ELFM, an internet-based community radio station, has been broadcasting since 2003. With an experienced, professional team at its core, ELFM has a proven track record in promoting local music. It is also fast establishing itself as a home for vibrant new writing – and with its Writing for Radio scheme in local schools, it is busy garnering the talent of young people. Tune in, and for more details go to www.elfm.co.uk

ANYONE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART SHOULD EMAIL [email protected] ATTACHING A RECORDING OF SOME OF THEIR WORK, WRITTEN PIECES OR LINK TO THEIR WEBPAGE.

Untold Stories The Irish community in Leeds launches documentary and online record of their experiencesThe Irish Arts Foundation recently launched Untold Stories, a media project recording the stories of the Irish community in Leeds from 1950 to the present day. The website www.untoldstories.co.uk/home.do presents images and stories collected from the community and complementing this is a 40 minute documentary, produced by Patricia Doherty, which can be viewed on the website and is well worth taking a look at.

The Irish are the longest established minority ethnic community in Leeds but little is known about the actual emigrant experience and even less has been recorded of its distinctive life. There has been a significant Irish community in Leeds since at least the 1820s. Over this time they have made a huge contribution to the economic, social, cultural and religious growth of the city. From 1950 – 1980 was the ‘heyday’ of the Irish community in Leeds. There was a constant stream of Irish pouring into the city, and a vibrant social and cultural scene.

Focusing on the various ways these cultural and social traditions have evolved, this 18-month project, funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, has provided an opportunity for members of the Irish community to volunteer their time, experiences and memories. Interviews and life narratives have been gathered into a new website and DVD to be safeguarded and archived for generations to come.

THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT IRISH COMMUNITY IN LEEDS SINCE AT LEAST THE 1820S. OVER THIS TIME THEY HAVE MADE A HUGE CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS GROWTH OF THE CITY

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Submotion Orchestra+Debian BlakWed 1 June, The Hi Fi Club.8-11pm. ‘Finest Hour’ Album launch from local trip-hop, underground icons. Tkts £8 adv from www.skiddle.com or £10 on door.

Devon Sproule Wed 1 June, Brudenell Social Club Tkts £13.50 at Jumbo Records.

Pippa LloydWed 1 June, Sandinista. 9pm. Free.

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett Thurs 2 June at The Irish Centre, York Rd. from 8pm £14 on door.

Belle & SebastianFri 3 June, 02 Academy, Tkts £25 from www.02academyleeds.co.uk or £29 from Crash Records.

Friday Unplugged: James Forde, Johnny Hands, Plan A & B Fri.3 June, Escobar, 8pm. Free.

Kate McGill+Mike DigmanFri 3 June, Cockpit. Tkts £7 Jumbo Records.

LS6 Beer FestivalFri 3 & Sat 4 June. Left Bank, Cardigan Rd. Hannah Trigwell, Raw Peaches, Black Water, Soul Circle Gang, Dan Clews, Stephanie Stephenson, Nyko Morgan. www.ls6beerfest.com

Phosphorescent Sat 4 June at The Brudenell. This experimental US band makes haunting, epic & triumphant songs.

Hebrides Ensemble Sat 4 June, 7.45pm Howard Assembly Room, Grand Theatre. Scotland’s formost chamber group. Programme includes Janacek’s Kreutzer Sonata & Kurtag’s Kafka Fragments.

The March VioletsSat 4 June Cockpit. Tkts £16.50 at Jumbo Records.

Phoenix Brass BandSun 5 June, Canal Gardens, Roundhay Park, 2.30pm

Stench Of Muscle: Capillary Action + Charles Hayward +Beards Sun 5 JuneSela, 20 New Briggate, Leeds from 8pm.

Rod Mason’s Elements- Sun 5 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton. 1-4pm Yorkshire Jazz Award shortlist band.

The SubwaysWed 8 June, Brudenell Social Club. £11 Jumbo Records.

Iona + Yvonne Lyon Thurs 9 June, 8pm Irish Centre, Leeds An exhilarating contemporary folk act with Scottish singer/songwriter Yvonne.

Ladysmith Black MambazoFri 10 June, Leeds Town Hall, Tkts £22-£27.50

The Travelling Band Fri 10 June, Brudenell Social Club from 8pm. Folk Country band.

Sinfonia of Leeds Sat 11 June, 7.30pm Great Hall, Leeds University. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto & Schubert’s Symphony No 9. Tickets £12/£8 from The Carriageworks 0113 224 3801

Kitty Daisy & Lewis Sun 12 June Brudenell Social Club. Talented London trio making contemporary skiffle blues with a 1920’s feel.

Chris White Jazz TrioSun 12 June, Golden Acre Park, 2.30pm

YorubaSun 12 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm. Jazz Yorkshire Futures pianist Aaron Kyne leads his afro Cuban band.

Leeds Battle of the OrgansWed 15 June, Leeds Parish Church 7.30 – 9pm, Leeds Parish Church. Excellent opportunity to hear the magnificent organ in all its splendour, alongside several pipeless instruments.

The Mike Conliffe TrioWed 15 June, Monkbridge Room, HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley 8.30pm. An evening of jazz, blues & soul featuring vocalists Lynn Thornton, Carol Downing & Michael Sutton. £5.50/ £4.50. Details: 269 0356

Franny Eubank Band Fri 17 June The Wardrobe, Leeds 9pm – 2am House-rocking rhythm & blues band in the amped-up Chicago style. The Despoilers Sat 18th June, O’Neills, Leeds Six-piece covers band playing great tunes from the last five decades, www.thedespoilers.co.uk

Tenderloin Ragtime OrchestraSun 19 June, Canal Gardens, Roundhay Park, 2.30pm

The Songs of Leonard Cohen: Keith James, Sun 19 June, New Roscoe, Leeds.

Clifton & Lightcliffe BandSun 19 June, Horsforth Hall Park, 2.30pm

Alex WinstonSun 19 June, The Cockpit. Detroit-born multi-instrumentalist voice reminiscent of Joanna Newsom, Lykke Li & PJ Harvey.

Matt Roberts QuintetSun 19 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm. Young trumpeter leads a band playing a tribute to Miles Davis

Foy VanceTues 21 June, Brudenell Social Club. Sublime voice, funky guitar style & clever turn of phrase. His distinctive Northern Irish Lilt finds an obvious comparison with Van Morrison.

Thomas Tantrum Fri 24 June at Milo, Call Lane, Leeds. Four piece from Southampton. Has been compared to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs & Sonic Youth.

Roots: Hokum HotshotsFri 24 June, New Headingley Club. Humorous, cheeky form of 30s, 40s, 50s country blues, with west coast swing, jazz & vaudeville. Vocals accompanied by a variety of acoustic, laptop & national steel guitars, ukelele, mandolins, dobro & washboard.

Toy Hearts+Bang Bang Romeo Sat 25 June, The Adelphi, Hunslet Rd. 4.30pm- 7.30pm. £2.

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Al MacSween Trio Sun 26 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm with Gulliano Moderelli, guitar - Leeds jazz piano star

Jonathan Day with Kevin Dempsey Folk Sun 26 June, All Hallows Church, Hyde Park, 7pm.

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LOUISE DISTRAS – HEART STRINGS ON A HAND GRENADEThis jaunty three-tracker is a perfect introduction for those unacquainted with this local acousto-punk songstress. A passionate and gutsy performer, Distras is a force to be reckoned with on stage and the studio sessions for this disc have helped to draw out the textures and nuances of her song arrangements. Opener, This Is Your Life sets the tone, announcing Distras’ trademark angst-ridden style with choppy, heavily rhythmic guitar strumming and multi-layered vocal harmonies which erupt into her distinctive bone-rattling gravelly wail.

Subtle percussion touches help emphasize the pop-punk feel of Bullets, as do the off-beat hand claps on Blue on Black, which also features a tasty whistling riff (not enough of these about, if you ask me). The succinct set (many bands would struggle to pack three songs into eight and a half minutes) is permeated by a sense of insistent immediacy and presents Distras as a singer-songwriter to keep an eye on. Heart Strings … is just the thing to tide you over until you get a chance to catch her live. Enjoy.

Portal 2XBOX 360/PS3/PCBBFC: UnclassifiedFor a year which has been packed with run of the mill, uninventive sequels, Portal 2 stands among a few gems which can call themselves worthy sequels. For this outing, Valve has chosen to continue the game more or less from the point at which the previous outing ended, albeit with a little poetic licence.

This continuity is maintained by ensuring that the player once again has to rely entirely on their trusty portal gun – there are no machine guns or lasers to be found anywhere in Portal 2. To keep things interesting they have included a number of new environmental factors for players to consider. For example, a blue paint which ‘resists’ objects from touching it, resulting in the player bouncing off any surface coated in it. A comprehensive co-operative campaign is included and requires teamwork to be used in ways which few other games have – running off on your own is simply not possible or advisable.

These minor tweaks and additions, including an interesting (if a little unoriginal) storyline, some excellent voiceovers and a longer game make Portal 2 an excellent purchase, especially for those who dislike violent games. All buyers should be aware that as a single player experience, Portal 2 is short, however sweet.

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With summer fast approaching, it’s no surprise that SEGA are tempting Britain’s urchins out of their shorts and t-shirts and back into the house for a bit of console- based sport. Yes, summer in the gaming industry is all about making the lazy and unskilled feel like athletic gods. Myself included.

The Virtua Tennis series has been the only decent Tennis game for sometime now, but with the recent release of Sonys’ excellent Everybody’s Tennis, it’s good to see that VT4 has both innovated and improved.

All matches feature realistic player movement and excellent graphics, with only the players’ sweat looking a bit out of place against the bright, ambient scenery. The career mode has been fleshed out to feel more cohesive and to include numerous new mini-games – most of which are fun – whilst the game now features numerous real life players. Multiplayer is as much fun as ever, with the XBOX version proving to be more or less lag-free across the Live service.

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HEADINGLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Monday 13th - Sunday 19th June

After the success of the first Headingley Music Festival last May, happily the organisers were encouraged to put together another great mixture of musical events for 2011. May 2010 was unseasonably cold, so this year the festival is in the middle of June, in anticipation of better weather!

This year’s range of musical styles has broadened to include jazz, blues, folk, rock, gospel, traditional Irish and even a klezmer band! As well as Festival favourites like Bassa Bassa, Serious Sam Barrett and the gospel choir conducted by the Reverend Chunky Butt Funky, the programme also features the fabulous Steve Phillips, Solaris, the Shuffle Monsters, Brendan Croker and the Kane Sisters. What’s not to like?!

In addition there’s a free family Ceilidh on the Friday 17th; a terrific Tea Dance on Saturday 18th – also free; a jazz workshop for aspiring players with rising star Matt Roberts; and a whole day (Sat 18th) dedicated to showcasing the talents of local young people.

This is a community music festival, presenting local musicians in local venues such as: Salvo’s, Cafe Lento, South Parade Baptist Church, Citrus, HEART, New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Church Hall and Shire Oak Primary School.

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Anyone familiar with Adam and Joe’s homemade film parodies in their early television shows, or their inspired movie-geek banter on their 6 Music programme, would have felt it inevitable that the crossover to feature film production would eventually be made. The pleasing result has finally arrived with Attack the Block.

As a British comedy-horror the film is guaranteed to draw comparisons with Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead (Wright is credited as one of Attack the Block’s executive producers) and fans of the zombie laugh-fest (or Zom-Com, if you will) are likely to find much to enjoy in Joe Cornish’s debut feature.

Residing more at the Sci-Fi horror end of the comedy-horror spectrum, Attack the Block is a much darker and grittier film set among youth gangs in a South London tower block. Dubbed by the film makers as a ‘hoodie-horror’ the jumping off point is the juxtaposition of the public’s fear of and intimidation by violent, feral youths whose exploits smear dread and foreboding across our city streets and front pages with an alien invasion of nasty extra-terrestrial beasties.

The film opens with a gang’s mugging of a young nurse interrupted by an alien being crashing to earth. All badass

bluster and bravado, the teens waste no time in doing the creature in and hauling the carcass back to their tower block home to show off the trophy. Before long, however, the invasion begins in earnest, and a viscous hoard of aliens touches down and pursues our antiheroes, laying siege to their block.

What follows is an hour or so of fast paced action and chase sequences played out in gloomily lit inner-city locations. The intense horror mood is given a degree of levity with Nick Frost’s tower block weed dealer providing some Shaun-style stoner comedy and the gang’s patois- inflected street slang giving humorous commentary to the unfolding madness. Otherwise, though this is a surprisingly by-the-book horror flick played straighter than you’d expect.

As screenwriter, Cornish obviously has a keen ear for the kid’s street vernacular and his direction draws engaging, natural performances from his young cast. Peppered with wry film references and with nary a dull moment in its 88 minutes, Attack the Block is an immensely enjoyable picture and an impressive, confident first film.

Walk for Skin at Roundhay ParkThe annual Walk for Skin, in aid of the British Skin Foundation (BSF), takes place at Roundhay Park on Sunday 26th June.

The British Skin Foundation is expecting hundreds of people to make their way around the Park. Starting at 11am, the 5km walk is ideal for families who would like a relaxing Sunday walk, whilst helping to raising funds for a cure for skin cancer and countless other skin diseases at the same time.

Since the Walk for Skin started in 2006, people in Leeds have raised an incredible £45,000 through the event, which had become the biggest fundraising event in the BSF calendar. Last year, over 400 people took part in the event, which was held at Temple Newsam.

“We’ve always had strong support from Leeds”, said Matthew Patey, Chief Executive of British Skin Foundation. “We’re hoping this year will be the biggest event yet. We have strong ties with the city, having awarded thousands of pounds in research grants in the last few years to venues across the city.”

This year the series of Walk for Skin events is supported by 13 other skin disease charities and support groups, including The Terence Higgins Trust, Changing Faces and the Vitiligo Society, who will also benefit from the sponsorship money. Participants can donate 50% of the amount they raise to a skin disease support group of their choice.

Registration for the Leeds walk is FREE. The charity asks that each participant raises a minimum of £25. To register, and for further information, call 0207 391 6341 or visit www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk

Open Afternoon at St Chad’s Tennis Club Have you been meaning to join a tennis club but not got around to it? St Chad’s Tennis Club is holding an Open Afternoon on Sunday 26th June from 1pm - 4pm.

The event, at their clubhouse by St Chad’s Church, is a great opportunity to meet other club members, find out more about playing and coaching and, if you bring a racquet, you can try out their courts. All ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served. They look forward to meeting you. For further information please call Anne on 0113 274 9917, or visit www.stchadstennis.net


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Cyclists BreakfastOn Friday 24th June, from 7.30 – 9.30am, Leeds City Council, in partnership with Sustrans, Northern Rail and Evans Cycles are holding a cyclists breakfast at the Cycle Point at Leeds City Station to celebrate the opening of the first four Leeds Core Cycle Network Routes – Middleton, West Park, Alwoodley and Wyke Beck Way.

The event is a chance for cyclists to get together with other cyclists and officers from the council, and to try out the facilities available at the Cycle Point. It is open to anybody who travels by bike into the city on that day whether they use one of the new cycle routes or not.

Breakfast tokens, worth £4, will be available to the first 150 participants and can be spent at the nearby White Rose pub.

Evans staff at the Cycle Point will be offering free parking for the day and free cycle safety checks, but be quick as they will only have time to do a limited number!

Leeds Big Bike Fix Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix is an ambitious attempt to repair as many bikes as possible during Team Green Britain Bike Week, 18th – 26th June. Research shows that 77% of people own a bike yet only 14% use them regularly. This year Team Green Britain Bike Week is encouraging people to dust down and liberate the thousands of once-loved bikes languishing in sheds around the country, by taking part in Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix.

A number of cycle shops in Leeds are supporting the promotion by offering a free safety check and tune-up, and a discount on any repairs needed to bring the bike back to a safe and roadworthy condition. Check with your local shop and see if you can get that bike back on the road. Shops definitely taking part are: Evans Cycle Point at the City Station,

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If you haven’t already been seduced into dragging out your bike for a few extra rides by the latest spell of glorious weather, here are our tips for making sure that your bike is ready for the summer:

1) Chain The sign of an efficient, well-maintained bicycle is a silent chain. A thorough clean and application of a good chain lubricant (not WD40 or 3-in-1!) works wonders. Our current dry-weather favourite is ‘Squirt’.

2) Brakes No ride is going to be fun if you have to use trees or walls to stop! Fully functioning brakes are sensibly a legal requirement. Give the levers a good squeeze, if they feel rough or nothing happens get the cables and pads replaced or hydraulic fluid changed.

3) Gears Correctly working gears might not quite make uphills a pleasure, but they do make longer rides easier. Check them out, any clunking or grinding can probably be easily fixed.

4) Tyres/Tubes If your bike has been idle for a while, check the condition of tyres and tubes. Replace any tyres with cracked sidewalls and repair or replace any flat inner tubes. Check your tyre pressures: roughly 100psi for road bikes, 35-40psi for mountain bikes and somewhere in-between for hybrids.

5) Water If your bike doesn’t have a cage to carry water, consider fitting one or using a hydration pack. Even on a cooler day, your body could use up to a pint of water per hour.

6) Spares Make sure you carry a basic toolkit. The most common cause of breakdown is a puncture – a spare tube and pump is all you need to avoid an embarrassing phone call! Add a simple multi-tool and you’ll be prepared for most eventualities. If your maintenance skills need brushing up, book a course now.

7) Map/Rides Good weather and lighter nights mean you can ride further. Pick up a map and find some new trails or road routes to explore.

8) Clothing As the saying goes: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing”. A good pair of padded shorts, gloves, base-layer and waterproof (this is the UK after all!) should see you through the summer. Don’t forget the sun cream either!

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New Cycle RouteIn a bid to ease congestion and improve people’s health, Leeds City Council has opened a new cycle route. Starting at Crag Lane (off King Lane) in Alwoodley and running all the way to the city centre, it will allow commuters to beat rush hour traffic and stay fit.

The route uses a mix of off-road cycle tracks and quiet roads, giving cyclists a well signed, easy ride. Details of the route, a full route map and cycling tips can be downloaded or ordered free on www.leeds.gov.uk/cyclemaps. Try it out for yourself or ride in the company of others by joining the ‘Alwoodley BikeBus’ setting off at 8am every Tuesday from Crag Lane car park and arriving in the city centre for 8.35am.

The route passes Moor Allerton Shopping Centre, Cardinal Heenan and Carr Manor High Schools and Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

A council spokesman said: “This is a great chance for people up and down the cycle route to increase their fitness and beat congested roads in a safe way.”

Details of the Alwoodley Bike Bus are available on www.airevalleybikebus.org.uk.

Old Mods Goes from Strength to Strength!The Old Modernian’s Sports Club on Cookridge Lane, Cookridge, celebrated its golden jubilee last year. Surrounded by rolling countryside, there are not many sports clubs that can boast such a picturesque location in addition to a friendly atmosphere and great selection of sports.

The Old Mods currently operate three Rugby Union teams, three Rugby League teams (including a ladies team), five football teams, and three cricket teams at senior level, plus Old Mods’ Ladies XI and three junior cricket teams.

This season, the three junior teams have been entered in the Wetherby Junior Cricket League. There will be teams competing at U9, U11, and U13 level, with training sessions every Friday evening.

The Club also has a very active social membership. You don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy the benefits of the Old Mods!e’. The clubhouse also has two function rooms available for hire for a minimal fee (call 0113 267 1075 for details).

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The Bridge Clinic recently opened in the Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at St James’s University Hospital. Held on Wednesday afternoons, it provides informal help and advice for patients and their families, and will offer a monthly programme of events.

“This clinic will provide a bridge between radiotherapy treatment and resuming everyday life, which we know can be challenging for many of our patients”, said Louise Wem, Macmillan Specialist Radiographer.

“We wanted to give people the opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and be able to talk to hospital professionals, as well as have the opportunity to share tips and experiences with others in a similar position.”

Radiotherapy patients and their families interested in attending should ring 0113 206 6499 for more information on how to book a place.

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“Gyms can be fairly daunting, especially if you have let your fitness slide or are not particularly keen on exercise to start with!” said Lucy. “Classes at Gym Tonic are small (up to eight) so I can give each participant individual attention and ensure that they are getting what they want out of the sessions.”

Circuit-based classes involve interval training, a great way to get fit. It is one of the most effective fat burning forms of exercise and will also dramatically improve your cardiovascular capabilities. It includes bursts of high intensity work followed by a period of recovery and is more effective at inducing fat loss than simply training at a moderate intensity level for the same duration.

Classes also include resistance training to increase muscle tone. Muscle burns more calories at rest, so developing muscle tone through weight bearing exercise is an important part of the classes at Gym Tonic.

“Not only does this make the body look more toned”, said Lucy, “it increases bone density which is very important for women especially as we get older.

“The high intensity intervals, combined with a full body toning approach, will help to improve your aerobic capacity, strength, speed, stamina, agility and the way you look, but most importantly it will actually make you feel good.”

Gym Tonic offers a unique service of ‘class only’ sessions – no membership, no joining fee. Just pay in advance for your following class (from as little as £3.50). For a free trial of the Gym Circuits, or for information on Gym Tonic’s popular outdoor classes, personal training, Pilates, Zumba and kids’ dance classes, call Lucy on 07940 118107.

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Bear Necessities at Eureka!At half-term, look for the ‘Bear Necessities’ at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum. Bring your teddies along for a week of adventures, stories and songs every day from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June.

On weekdays ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and we’re going to catch a big one! Inspired by the classic Michael Rosen story, visitors will embark on an outdoor adventure led by intrepid Eureka! explorers. As bears are known to go out in all weather young explorers are advised to dress for the weather and, if necessary, bring their willies. An alternative hunt will take place in the case of severe bad weather. Alternatively families can follow a teddy trail through the galleries looking for strategically placed bears.

Weekends are the time that the teddy bears have their picnic. Families and their teddies will be able to enjoy stories, songs and games together.

The Teddy Bear Surgery will open everyday to ensure that soft toys are in peak condition. Children can check their teddy’s height, weight, temperature, reflexes and blood pressure, and make sure they and other animals are in shape for all the rough and tumble of being a child’s toy.

The Bear Necessities is free with standard admission to Eureka!. For more information please call 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk.

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Leeds U13 Girls’ Football Team Makes Final in HollandWigton Moor, under thirteen girl’s football team recently took part in the ‘Easter Open, International Youth Football Event’ in Holland and made it through to the final, only to be beaten by a handpicked national Dutch team 2 – 0.

The girls played six matches over the weekend, which allowed them to show their football skills against a variety of teams. They were on top form, winning both rounds of the competition, and playing brilliantly. Despite being beaten in the final they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Manager Brian Wilks and Coach Bernard Leddy ensure that the girls, who train and play matches weekly, are constantly progressing and playing to their highest standard. The girls should be very proud of what they have achieved throughout the season.

Maintaining the team is expensive and fundraising is essential to ensure that Wigton Moor can continue to provide the teams with the necessary facilities. The U13s helped to raise £1,000 to fund the trip through bag packing, raffles, a dinner dance, and other activities, which led them to really all the hard work that went into organising it.

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Guides For girls aged 10-14 who want to share new experiences with new friends. Spend 1 evening a week being creative, choosing what you want to do & building your self confidence in an all girl environment. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, [email protected]

Junior Rugby. Moortown Rugby Union Club, a brilliant club for youth development with squads from U7s up to adult open-age rugby, is recruiting for their Under 7s & 8s squads (current Year 3 classes). The teams train & play against other local clubs Sundays 10:30am. Details: Damian Curtis 07860 454701 or 274 94014. www.moortownrugby.co.uk

Leeds Junior TaeKwon Do Club Tues & Thurs 6 – 7pm (term time). St. Chad’s Primary School, Northolme Ave. Ages 5 – 12. Beginners welcome. Details: Alex Webster 07732274521

Mini Breeze (Organised by Inner North West Hub Extended Services) Spring Bank Half Term holiday Thurs 2 June, 12-4pm at Cragside Rec. Cragside Walk, LS5. Variety of activities incl. inflatable games, sports, art & craft practitioners. Details: Alastair Marshall 07891 276575, [email protected], Pat Spedding 07891 276574 [email protected]

Muddy Monkeys - Tues 14, 21 & 28 June, 10 – 11.30am at Kirkstall Abbey. Nature based activities for under 5s & their carers. Details: 230 5492

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Rainbows (For girls aged 5-7). Kirkstall – Wed; Headingley - Thurs. Local Rainbow groups are having loads of fun with their motto Live, Laugh, Love & Learn. Details: Vicki 07787 500338, [email protected]

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

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

Local Scout to Attend International Scout Jamboree in SwedenTom Bailey, a student at Prince Henry’s Grammar School and member of St Chad’s Scouts, has been selected to go on the International Scout Jamboree. This massive gathering of Scouts from all over the world will take place in Sweden over three weeks.

The selection process was tough and was carried out over two camping weekends in February 2010. Since his selection, Tom has been on five training weekends to prepare for the Jamboree. There are 36 Scouts and five leaders going from Central Yorkshire, 4,000 Scouts and leaders in total from the UK and they will meet up in Sweden with 38,000 Scouts from nearly every country in the world.

Tom needs to raise £1,800 to attend the Jamboree and to help him do this, he’s holding a barn dance at St Chad’s Parish Centre on Friday 17th June starting at 7pm. Music will be provided by Bandiera Rossa. Tickets (£3 under 16s, £5 adults, £15 family including three children) includes a hot dog. The Parish Centre bar will be open.

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After Eights Badminton Club Mon 8.30 – 9.30pm, Holt Park Sports Centre. New members welcome. Turn up & try our friendly club – free. Pay by term. Details: Helen, 0113 305 3327

Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) New members invited for winter season. All ages & abilities welcome, no experience required. Practice Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm, Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth. Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggate-morris.blogspot.com.

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun, 9.30am in the car park of Cookridge Village Hall for walks of approx 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided when required. Details: Shirley 267 9452.

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

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club Mon & Wed, 6.50pm, Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome! Details: www.kirkstallharriers.org.uk, [email protected]

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 in Headingley, on 2nd & 4th Tues of each month (Sept to June). Live band! No partner or experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra.freeuk.com

Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church (School Room), 7.30 – 9.30pm. Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926

Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha.org.uk

Lindy Hop Dance Mon, Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm. No partner needed. Swing music. £5/£4. Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www.swingjiveleeds.com

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

Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club Mon & Wed 5.45pm, Fri 7pm, Meanwood Workingmen’s Club, Stonegate Rd. Beginners welcome. Details: 07914 506691

Phoenix Folk Dancers English Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind the Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 – 10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary. Details: 2611902

Tuesday Dance Night 7.30pm at Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens LS17. £3. Do you want to make new friends? Join them for a great night of fun, music & dancing. Details: Paul 07724 460317, [email protected] or 268 5039 (club)

Salmon & Trout Association (Wharfedale Branch) Beginners’ days in June for all who would like to learn the basics of casting, the safe use of tackle, knots, which flies to use, catching & landing fish, entomology & conservation issues. All equipment & tackle provided. Details: Stephen 0113 250 7244, www.sta-westyorks.org.uk/Meetings.htm#Courses

Skate Leeds Club is hoping to start indoor recreational roller skating sessions in the Holt Park area. Sessions open for all over 18. Children welcome if accompanied by parent. Details: [email protected]

Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. No partner necessary. £2.50 incl refreshments. Details: 269 1791, 278 2300, [email protected]

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St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club - Champions of the Wetherby Cricket League, play in Headingley & run 4 senior & 5 junior teams. Indoor nets start shortly. Currently looking for new players, as well as volunteers & sponsors. Details: Paul 07795 154444, www.stchadscc.com.

Weetwood Walking Group Walk to a healthier life! Lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, control weight, improve flexibility, reduce risk of heart disease & stroke. Details: Rachel Hepton 07528 252412, [email protected]

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Abbey House Museum Art Group Wed 29 June, 10am – 12 noon. £5. Booking essential. Details: 230 5492, [email protected]

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sun 5 June:Painting dogs in the meticulous style - Anne Allan; Sat 18 June:painting dogs in freestyle - Nick Hornigold. Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, 10am - 4pm. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, [email protected]

Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436 [email protected]

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Wednesday’s Headingley Community Art Group now meets at HEART, Bennett Rd, 10am – 12.30pm. Old & new members welcome. We share our creative abilities. Call in on the day – be surprised! Details: Michael 07923 106084

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Friends of Carr Manor Primary School Summer Fair & Craft Market Sat 25 June. Stall holders wanted, only £10 per table. Details: Katharine Smith 07946 455 618 [email protected]

Green Fair Sat 4 June, 12 – 3.30pm at St Matthew’s Church, Wood Lane, LS7. Entry 50p, accompanied children free. Craft stalls, children’s games, raffle, cakes, books, refreshments. Everyone welcome.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm.

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Summer Fair Sat 2 July, 1 – 3pm at St Chad’s Primary School, Northolme Ave LS16. Craft stalls, raffle, bouncy castle, cakes, toys & books, tombola, bran tub, children’s games, refreshments. Lots of fun. Everyone welcome. Small entry fee. Details: Sarah Peacock 07981 506654, [email protected]

Summer Fair & Gift Day Sat 18 June, 10am – 12.30pm at Headingley Methodist Church (opp Arndale Centre. Cakes, books, bric-a-brac, toiletries, Traidcraft tombola & raffle. Delicious homemade refreshments & bacon butties. Free entry.

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Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Wed 1 June: ‘The Virgin Atlantic Balloon Crossing’ with David Morris. Wed 6 July ‘The Hidden Gardens of London’ with Tony Cleaver. Details: Muriel Huntley 0113 230 1584

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events. Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk/

Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30-9pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

Book Club Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley, 1st Thurs of each month, 7.30pm. Details: 274 3818, [email protected]

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

Four Seasons Needle Workers meets fortnightly (March 7, 21), 1.30 – 3pm, Four Seasons Cafe, Mark Lane (behind St John’s Church, Briggate) to knit & crochet items for charity. All welcome. Lessons given. Friendly people. Details: 0113 262 0250

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

Leeds Anglo German Club Wed 22 June: Axel Müller, Director Leeds International Medieval Congress, will speak about the Congress, linking it to the area which is now Germany. Illustrated talk in German & English at St Columba’s URC, 7.30pm. Sat 25 June: Sommerfest – summer meal. Please contact 0113 268 7697 by 18 June.

Lawnswood Bridge Club 1.15pm Tues, YMCA Otley Road. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome with a partner if possible. Details: 07771 610350

Leeds Caledonians Sat 11 June: Burns World Federation Yorkshire Branch, AGM, Bowling & Quiz Finals in Leeds. Mon 27 June: Annual Bowling Match, Harrogate v Leeds. Details: 0113 267 0424

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Thurs 16 June at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495

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Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm. Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org

Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall. Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy. Details: Mike Smith: 293 991, [email protected]

Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making. Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance). Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972

Leeds National Trust Association Spring/ Summer programme (Apr – Sept) includes visits to places of historic & general interest, monthly walks & members holidays. New members always welcome. Details: Pam 0113 258 8178

Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer. Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http//sites.google.com/site/leedsnaturalistsclub

Leeds Oxfam Group – Open evenings 1st Wed of month, 7.30pm The Civic Hall, Leeds. Invited speakers on a range of global justice issues. Events & activities also arranged across the city. Next meetings 1 June, 6 July. Everyone welcome. Sponsored walk from Skipton 19 June. Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds.org.uk

Leeds Photographic Society, the oldest photographic society in the world, meets Tues 7.30pm, St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, Roundhay, LS8. Visitors & prospective members welcome. Details: the Secretary 0113 265 0651 or www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thurs in Headingley. Details: Granville Barker 01943 510106.

Leeds U3A is a vibrant organisation for anyone not in full time occupation. Over 25 interest groups & regular fortnightly meetings. Details: Bill 07552 448834, www.u3aleeds.org.uk

Leeds Women’s Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316

The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068

Mark & Spencer’s Sunday Roast - New North Leeds LGB professional social networking Sunday afternoon events. Make your weekends more interesting, meet Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Meanwood & Roundhay based gay & lesbian professionals. Details: [email protected].

Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. 21 June: Clothes Party – good range of clothes in sizes 12 – 26.

Mercury Movie Makers Club for camcorder owners. Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. Advice freely available. Regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 0113 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/brad/mercmove

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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

Muslimah Mums’ Group A hub of sisterliness. Details: [email protected],www.muslimahmums.co.uk

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 Summer Show - Sat 2 July 2 – 4.30pm at Paxton Hall 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5. Tombola, plant sale & refreshments. Admission free.

Royal Park School Consortium meets every Tues, 7pm at the Burley Lodge Centre, 42 Burley Lodge Rd. LS6.

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

Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, [email protected]

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: [email protected]

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

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society Annual Display & Plant Sale Sun 12 June 10am – 3pm at Golden Acre Park.

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Mon 7.45pm Farsley Library, Old Road, Farsley, LS28. Next meetings 13 & 27June. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, including Powerpoint, while having a lot of fun. See them also on YouTube. Details: Sheila Wyatt 267 2062

Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces. Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583

MUSIC

Bell Ringing at St Chad’s Thurs 7.30 – 9pm Beginners & experienced ringers welcome. Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, [email protected]

Flute Group - Tues 7 – 8pm, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Ave. For Grade 4 standard & above. Details: 243 1605

Gospel Concert Sun 19 June, 1.30 – 2.30pm at South Parade Baptist Church, Headingley. Choir led by charismatic Rev. Chunky but Funky. On your feet, hand clapping stuff for all ages & creeds. Part of Headingley Music Festival. Transport available for elderly or disabled concert-goers (call Catherine at OWLS on 269 7077).www.headingleymusicfestival.com

Harrogate Male Voice Choir Sat 11 June, 7pm at Meanwood Methodist Church (beside Waitrose). Part of 200 centenary celebration of Methodism in Meanwood. £5 incl. refreshments.

Lawnswood Singers A female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to try us out. Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989

Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearses weekly at West Park Centre, Spen Lane, Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm. No audition. Players of a suitable standard welcome (Associated Board Grade 5). Details: [email protected], www.phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure Opportunities for adult amateur musicians to meet & perform favourite pieces in a friendly & supportive atmosphere. All levels from beginner upwards, all ages over 18. All instruments - orchestral, piano, singing etc. New performers welcome. Next event: Concert - Sat 9 July. Morning rehearsal, concert in afternoon for friends & family Details: www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

Society of Recorder Players Friendly adult group meets 2nd Sat of month, 2 – 5pm at United Reformed Church, Headingley, to play a variety of styles of music. New members welcome. Details: Caroline Payne 01943 467348

Sunday Night Live! New monthly event 1st Sun of month, 7pm at Costa Coffee Headingley, hosted by City Church Leeds. Live entertainment with a twist of faith! Enjoy your favourite coffee, live music & real life stories that will warm your heart! Details: 275 8466, [email protected], www.citychurchleeds.net

SENIORS

Beaus & Belles Summer Dance Sat 25 June, 7.30 – 10.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane, LS 16. Get out your dancing shoes! Ballroom/Sequence & Fun Dance. Plus buffet, raffle & licensed bar. Entry £5 on door. Details: Edna 267 9670, Ken 230 1213, Sheila 217 9136.

Carpet Bowls Thurs, 1.45 - 3.45pm at St. Stephens Church, Cranmer Rd, off King Lane, Moortown. Join us for exercise & fun! £1.50 incl. tea. Details: Sheila 275 7965

Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers always welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

Luncheon Club Meets 12 noon Tues at Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. Open to anyone over 60 for food & friendship. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £3.50. Please order in advance. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592

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Mena Exercise Classes Chair-Based Exercises: 10 -11am Bentley Court; 11.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Dr; 1.30 – 2.30pm Astura Court. Tai Chi classes Tues 2 – 3pm & Thurs 12 – 1pm at Meanwood Community Centre, £2. Details: MENA 278 5777

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors living in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership is free for those aged 60 or over. You will receive a quarterly newsheet with information about all activities etc. Details: 369 7077 or [email protected]

St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & good company for just £3.50! Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917

STEP invites you to join their groups at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill LS16. Mon 1 – 3pm afternoon tea, cakes & bingo; Tues 10 – 11.30am Gentle Exercise; Thurs 10 – 11.30am Coffee & Chat - followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1.00pm. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds.org.uk.

Tea Dance Sat 18 June, 2 – 4pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, hosted by Headingley Music Festival + OWLS. Dance to a live band or watch from the sidelines as you tuck into delicious cake! Excellent access to building, personal assistants on hand & transport available for disabled & older people (contact OWLS 0113 2697077)

SPIRITUAL

Christian Science Church Services, 40 Otley Rd, Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri. www.christianscience.org.uk

City Church Leeds Ashwood Centre, 44a Headingley Lane, LS6. Services for all the family Sunday 10.30am. Loft Café open 7.30pm Sunday for informal get together. Life Groups in homes around the city, student & youth get-togethers at Ashwood during the week. All welcome. Details: 275 8466 / [email protected] / www.citychurchleeds.net

FREE ‘drop in’ group meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sunday of month: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 2757727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

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 Theosophical Society 12 Queen Sq. LS2 Sun 5 June: Kabbalistic Concepts of the Soul. Sun 12 June: ‘The Inner Journey’ – a talk by Gary Kidgell, Theosophical Society, Scotland, considering the processes involved on the evolutionary journey for the development of spirituality – both 2:30pm. Sun 26 June: 11am – 5pm, The Holy Grail, The Path of Gnostic Christian Initiation: Interactive seminar with George Wood (London)

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

Leeds Stillness Group meets Mon 7.30 - 9.30pm at Quaker Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay. Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated. Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere.com

Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly, 2pm in The Schoolroom. Varied programme, interesting speakers. Warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913.

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

Meditation in Leeds 7, 14, 21, 28 June, 1pm at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 (£3); & 7.30pm on 9, 16, 23, 30 June at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane - opposite University (£5). Day Courses (11 June), Stop the Week (13 June) & meditation workshops (21 June). Details: 265 8164, [email protected] www.meditationinleeds.org

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www.leedsquakers.org.uk

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley. Lively services every Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm. All welcome.

St Andrew’s Church Moor Grange Saturday Sanctuary All Age Service 2nd Sat every month, 4.30pm. Informal worship followed by refreshments. Sunday Service is at 9.30am (not 9am as previously). All welcome.

St Chad’s Parish Church, Far Headingley Parish Communion 9.30am every Sunday in church, & Evensong at 6.30pm in church. All welcome. Details: 274 4322, www.stchads.co.uk

Stainbeck United Reformed Church Stainbeck Rd. Sunday Worship 10.45am. Family worship with Sunday Club & crèche followed by tea, coffee & conversation. Communion 2nd Sunday. Praise & reflection service: Thurs 7.30 – 8pm.http://stainbeck.urc.org.uk/

St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner. 10.30am services every Sunday. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. All Welcome.

St Urban’s Grove Lane Masses Sat 6pm, Sun 8.30 & 10.30am

Teachings of the Fourth Way The spitiual way brought by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time. Meetings in Leeds. Details: 07814 951231 or The Leeds Gurdjieff Society [email protected]

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Service at 10.30am. Crèche for young children where they are looked after for part of the service. Coffee & tea cakes Sat 10.30am.

SUPPORT

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694

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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, [email protected], www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds

Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

DREAM (Disability, Recreation, Education & Advisory Meetings) has a new website with details of all their activities for people with disabilities in NW Leeds. Visit www.dreamnwleeds.btck.co.uk

Families Need Fathers 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month, Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds. Support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children, following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179, Ray 07921 728747.

Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090

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

Wheatfields Carers Support Group Small friendly group meets at Wheatfields, Grove Lane, 2nd Wed of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Chat over coffee & share experiences. Details: Chris Ellis 203 3342, Angie Thompson, Carers Leeds, 246 8338

The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

Baking & Cooking Wed 15 June, 10.30 -11.30am at Abbey House Museum. A talk on ‘recipes, techniques & tools across the last two hundred years’ with Curator Nicola Pullan. £3.60. Booking essential. Details: 0113 2305492, [email protected]

Headingley Café Scientifique 7.45 – 9.30pm at New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. Tues 7 June: Prof. Wade Allison, University of Oxford, on ‘Radiation & Reason’. Tues 5 July: Colin Megson on ‘Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors: The Silver Bullet - The Magic Wand’. Adm £2. All welcome. Details: [email protected]

Headingley Green Party Works in Leeds NW Constituency for a safer, sustainable world & meets once a month. Welcomes anyone interested in the important issues of our time. Details: 226 1876, [email protected], www.headingleygreens.org.uk, or write to: Headingley Green Party, c/o 21 Hollin Drive, Leeds LS16 5NE.

Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from the threat of WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.30-9.30pm. Newcomers welcome.

Details: 274 1011, [email protected]

Martin Bell Mon 13 June, 6.30pm at Palm Court, Queen’s Hotel, Leeds. The Ex MP & journalist will talk about his work as a Special Representative with UNICEF, followed by a Q&A session. Tickets £15 from 07802 681279 or on the door. All proceeds to UNICEF Leeds.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 June, 2pm at 23, Clarendon Rd. Leeds, lecture entitled ‘The Never Ending Jigsaw’ by Dr John Laycock. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: 0113 263 9540

MISC/ Events

Come Join Us! Enthusiastic, friendly people needed to volunteer in Leeds Children’s Hospital fundraising Department, based at LGI. Details: Stephanie Burland 0113 392 5140, [email protected] for volunteer application pack. www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk

Family Ceilidh Fri 17 June, 7 – 9pm at St Michael’s Parish Hall. Free entry. Youth band & caller, bar & soft drinks. Come along & enjoy yourself! Part of Headingley Music Festival. website www.headingleymusicfestival.com

Festival of Flowers Sat 11 June 10am – 4pm/ Sun 12 June 12 noon – 4pm at Meanwood Methodist Church Next to Waitrose) – celebrating over 200 years of Methodism in Meanwood. Beautiful flower displays & exhibition of old Meanwood photos, gift stall & refreshments.

Free English Courses Leeds English Language School is offering free English courses throughout 2011 as part of their teacher training programme. Details: 0113 2751964 www.leedsenglish.com

Guided Tour of Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 30 June, 2.30 – 3.30pm. Free but booking essential. Details: 230 5492

Headingley Open Gardens 2011 Sun 26 June, 1 – 4.40pm. Nine beautiful local gardens will be open, including a number which have not previously taken part in the event. Tickets (£3) and maps available from Oxfam Books, Otley Rd.

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

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 2.45pm. Free admission. Groom a pony sessions Sat 10.30 – 11.30am. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures.org

Ladies Pamper Evening Wed 15 June, 7.30pm Holy Trinity Parochial Church Hall, Meanwood. Pedicures, manicures & facials – donations to church funds. Take an old bag shopping! - bring along a handbag to recycle or exchange. Tickets £5 (incl. glass of wine). Details & tickets: Sandra Glassby 275 9029

Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564

Large Room for Hire for meetings of 20 – 25 people, side area with comfy chairs for smaller groups. Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Adjacent kitchen. Weekday afternoons & evenings. Details: Louise 274 3241, [email protected]

Lifelong Learning Centre

The Lifelong Learning Centre at the University of Leeds is organising a programme of summer workshops which will run from Tuesday 28 June to Saturday 2 July inclusive.

For further information please contact Lorna Thompson on 0113 343 3212 / [email protected] or visit our website at www.leeds.ac.uk/lifelonglearningcentre.

Creative Writing• Coming up short? How to craft a short story in a day • Comic-in-a-day • Every picture tells a story • The music of life • Whodunnit and how to write it Film• Sex and violence in the films of Stanley Kubrick • Beauty or beast? What has 74 years of Disney taught our children...and us? Music• Love and death in opera Culture• From vikings to volcanoes: an introduction to Iceland • Religion and the West: collision or conversation?

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Leeds Civic Trust Guided Supper Walks Thurs 9 June: Holbeck Urban Village – Cradle of the Industrial Revolution; Thurs 16 June: Leeds Waterfront; Tues 28 June – Musical Leeds. Walks start 7pm from the Trust office, 17-19 Wharf St & last about 1½ hours, ending with supper at Wharf St. Cost £9. Details & to book: 0113 243 9594, [email protected].

Rooms for Hire Headingley Methodist Church has rooms of various sizes which can be used for meetings, activities & celebrations. Details: Margaret Appleyard on 257 6547

Roundhay Live! Sat 18 June, 1 – 4pm at Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park. Find out what’s happening on your doorstep. A festival to showcase the huge number of community groups & the activities they offer for the whole family – sport, music, drama, dance, art, wildlife, cycling, history, environment. Activities for all the whole family. Bring a picnic or visit the food zone. Organised by REAP (Roundhay Environmental Action Project)

Roots & Shoots Day Sun 5 June, 2 – 4pm at Kirkstall Abbey. Nature based activities for all ages, to celebrate World Environment Day. Free. Details: 230 5492

Roundhay Park Geology Trail 2nd Sat alternate months (next walk 9 July). Led by a geologist & starting from the Mansion Visitor Centre at 1.30pm. No geological knowledge necessary. Please wear suitable footwear. Trail leaflets on sale at visitor centre & Lakeside Restaurant. Details: Bill Fraser 260 8764

St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge? Why not join our leadership team – No prior knot tying experience required! [email protected].

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.

Springwatch at Rodley Nature Reserve Sat 11 June, 8am – a full day of activities including small mammal survey, moth traps, bird, botany & dragonfly walks.

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

Volunteering Opportunities at Caring Together Looking for something rewarding & fun? Why not volunteer with us? We support older people in Woodhouse & Little London, offering practical as well as emotional support. We also run various exercise, educational & social activities. Details: Lisa Hutton 243 0298, [email protected]

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

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Mob. 07984 698946Tel. 0113 2818 244 after 6pm(or leave a message)


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