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The August 2014 edition of North Leeds Life for LS6 LS16 & LS18 bringing you all the latest news and events from your local area. North Leeds Life, connecting you to the community.TRANSCRIPT
LifeNORTH LEEDSF R E E A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18
CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005
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04 | AUG | CONTENTS
06 Marking the Centenary of WWI Leeds museums present diff erent aspects of the War in remembrance.
16 Leeds College of Art Shines Again at New Designers 2014 Leeds College of Art students take New Designer of the Year Award and Wilko Award for Innovation.
40 Woodhouse Community Centre is Changing LivesThe Centre, run by the charity Oblong, is a thriving hub, off ering a host of activities.
52 Film Review: BoyhoodAn amazing movie, fi lmed over a 12 year period.
Interest in Growing Your Own is Soaring!
In Leeds there has been a huge upsurge of interest in food sustainability and allotments are thriving
I’m Bored!
Leeds is a great place to be this Summer – with all that’s going on for children it would really be hard to be bored!
LifeNORTH LEEDSF R E E A U G U S T 2 0 1 4 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18
CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005
Allotment Fever in North Leeds
Things to Do During the Holidays
Leeds Museums Remember WWI
FEATURES
Dear Readers,
Now, with the excitement of the Grand Depart out of the way, it’s on to other things. But wasn’t it Grand! Yorkshire looked fantastic and everyone threw themselves into the spirit of the event.
This month we fl ag up some of the events marking the centenary of World War I. We also take a look at the huge variety of things for children to do around Leeds during the holidays – and most of them are free!
With National Allotment Week falling in August, we highlight the popularity of growing your own around
North Leeds. We review the fi lm ‘Boyhood’ and the fi rst ‘King of the Mountain’ festival, and have a lovely meal at Del Verde in Roundhay.
Plus, PCSO Laura Bairstow organises an event to highlight the issue of doorstep crime in Meanwood; Hyde Park gets ready to party on Unity Day; Leeds College of Art graduates take top awards in London; and Shrek comes to Leeds Grand!
Our deadline for September magazine is 1st August for your news and events, 8th for advertising (October deadlines are 1st/7th September)We look forward to hearing from you.Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.
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EDITORIAL Carole Carey-Campbell
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DEPUTY EDITOR Brendan Campbell
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The Final ChargeAs part of the Royal Armouries First World War Centenary
programme, Atkinson Action Horses present The Final Charge,
an equestrian extravaganza set on the battlefi elds of the
First World War. With a promise to thrill audiences with high-
energy, death-defying stunts, this is a show not to be missed.
The horses
have
performed in
blockbuster
fi lms such as
War Horse
and The
King’s Speech
World War One
he story follows brave soldiers and heroic horses on their journey through the battlefi elds of Europe. Encountering enemy fire and terrifying obstacles, they will stop at nothing to make sure their task is completed.
The Final Charge received critical acclaim when it premiered at the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC in 2013. This is the only opportunity to see the show in 2014.
For over 15 years Atkinson Action Horses have been performing
in blockbuster fi lms such as War Horse and The King’s Speech. As well as fi lm work they also create their own spectacular shows that have thrilled audiences around the world. Each show is written from scratch including script, score and action.
Performances will take place Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, and Monday 25th August at 3pm at The Royal Armouries. Tickets (£8/ £6/ Family £25 - 2+2) are available online, or call 0113 220 1888.
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Spectacular live horse show set on the battlefields of the First World War.
08 World War One
St Mary’s has gone now: only some graves remain, on a quiet hillside by the thundering York Road. In the late nineteenth century this was a deeply impoverished area of squalid back-to-backs and one-room cottages, cramped yards and courts with foul open drains and shared middens – all swept away in later slum clearance. Outbreaks of cholera were particularly bad here. Smoky mills and the vast Hope Foundry in Mabgate polluted the air. This is where Geoffrey grew up, helping with his father’s parish work, getting to know the people, their lives, and their language. The experience gave him a profound affection for the poor, a deep admiration for their spirit and courage, and a fierce hatred of social injustice.
He worked hard at Leeds Grammar School, and, like his father, won a place at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated in 1904 with first class honours in classics and divinity. After two years teaching, he felt called to the ministry. He was ordained in 1908 and appointed as curate in Rugby, where he soon became known for his work among the poor streets and tenements, and for his instinctive generosity – he was always giving away his money, even his clothes.
In 1912 he returned to Leeds as curate at the Parish Church, but was
allowed to help his father, now 87 and still vicar of St Mary’s, in the familiar streets of Quarry Hill. In 1914 he married Emily Catlow, and in the same year his father died. Local people wanted him to take over at St Mary’s, but he went to Worcester, where he chose to work in the most impoverished parish. Everyone was in need – once he even gave away the family bed, assisted by his patient wife!
When war was declared, he was fired by patriotism and a sense of duty, and offered himself as army chaplain. He arrived in France in 1915, sent first to Rouen, where he held impromptu services for the men and saw the troops off to the Front with gifts of bibles and Woodbine cigarettes – winning him his enduring nickname. Soon he was at the Front himself, living with the men in the trenches, sharing their exercises, talking, supporting, comforting. He went into the thick of battle, believing that as padre he had to be where death was closest. In 1917 he won the Military Cross for his courage during the attack on Messines Ridge when, under heavy fire, he helped to find and rescue the wounded - British and German. Sent home for illness or leave, he always returned to the Front, and endured the horrors of the Somme, his role often to kneel in mud, burying the dead. He became an inspirational wartime legend.
During this time he was writing powerful colloquial verse about the horrific experience of war, in the language of his fellow soldiers. These poems struck a deep emotional chord. In 1918, using his nickname Woodbine Willie, he published some of them in ‘Rough Rhymes of a Padre’ which sold 30,000 copies in a few months, followed by ‘More Rough Rhymes…’ and then a further seriess of poetry, as well as books promoting his passionately-held Christian beliefs.
After the war he returned to Worcester but then went to London to join the campaigning crusade for Christian Socialism. He travelled the country and abroad, speaking to groups, always a popular down-to-earth speaker, provoking
laughter and tears. As the Depression worsened, this was a dark time. His health suffered, flu exacerbated his chronic asthma and he died suddenly in March 1929, while on a speaking tour in Liverpool.
He is remembered annually at Leeds Parish Church, and there is renewed interest in him in this centenary year of remembrance. While some of his work is forgotten, his poems stand as a powerful, passionate evocation of the waste and futility of war.
Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society will host a free talk on ‘Woodbine Willie - Unsung Hero of World War I’ by author Bob Holman on 23rd September, 7.30pm in Music Department, University of Leeds. All welcome. Details: www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk/events.html
GEOFFREY ANKETELL STUDDERT KENNEDY (1883-1929) PRIEST AND POET
‘Woodbine Willie’ became something of a legend in the First World War, an Anglican priest who
dispensed cigarettes alongside spiritual help and comfort, and provided a voice for the men
whose experiences he shared in the trenches. His real name was Geoffrey Anketell Studdert
Kennedy (Anketell was his mother’s surname), and he was born and brought up in Leeds, in the
slums of Quarry Hill, where his father William Studdert Kennedy, originally from Ireland, was
vicar of St Mary’s Church. Geoffrey grew up in a large family, the twelfth of fourteen children.
His early life was to set the direction for his future.
By Eveleigh Bradford
FIRST WORLD WARUtilising our unique collection Royal Armouries will be contributing to the national commemoration of the centenary of the First World War with several key projects.
– A digital encyclopaedia of the weapons used in the war
– New displays in the museum’s War gallery
– A series of ‘Inspired by...’ exhibitions by artists and community groups
– A programme of talks and seminars
UPCOMING TALKS/SEMINARS 23 August – Deadly Machines24 September – Franz Ferdinand & the Mystery of the Silk Vest FOR FULL LISTINGS & MORE INFORMATION visit www.royalarmouries.org
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‘Bullets, Blades and Battle Bowlers – the personal arms and armour of the First World War’ is a new exhibition opening at the Royal Armouries on Monday 4th August.
As one of Britain’s oldest public museums and home to the national collection of arms and armour, Royal Armouries is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War by showcasing the weapons and armour used in battle and telling the stories of those who fought on the Western Front.
The newly re-designed display shares the stories of inventors, tacticians and soldiers of diff erent nationalities. Through individual
stories the exhibition will explore and explain how technological advancements helped catapult the world into the era of modern warfare.
From August to November, The Royal Armouries will make a unique contribution to commemorating WWI in a series of exhibitions and events, including a programme of talks and seminars led by the museum’s expert curators, off ering a unique insight into the history and research of the arms and armour of the First World War.
For a full list of talks and seminars, and to book your place, visit www.royalarmouries.org/learning/learning-for-all
The display shares the
stories of inventors, tacticians
and soldiers of diff erent
nationalities
10 World War One
Legacies of War: Untold Otley Stories
It all started when Otley Museum volunteer Bill Mulholland
decided to research the circumstances under which his uncle,
Pat Devaney, had been awarded the Military Medal during
the Somme Campaign.
The Museum then expanded upon this, seeking contributions from relatives and descendants. Drawing also on its extensive collections, it presented the untold stories of the men from just one street in Otley, Albion Street, whose names appear on the town’s war memorial, for Heritage Open Day last September.
With the centenary of the First World War just around the corner, the Museum went on to assemble a team of volunteers and acquire Heritage Lottery Funding to produce an exhibition and accompanying booklet examining the war’s impact on various individuals.
‘Legacies of War: Untold Otley Stories’ explores the role played by the 10th (Otley) Battery of the 4th West Riding Howitzer Brigade, which saw action in 38 engagements, including Passchendaele, between April 1915 and November 1918.
There is also a strong emphasis on the town’s home front activities, with displays highlighting the contribution of Otley women
and the role of local industries in manufacturing war-related materials, such as army boots and uniforms. Slightly more unusual aspects of the town’s wartime role are highlighted too, like the training camp and ‘Grenade and Gas School’ at Farnley Hall. Another section focuses attention on the care provided to the 120 Belgian refugees who passed through the town between 1914 and 1919, commemorated by a plaque on the Jubilee Clock in the Market Place.
The exhibition runs from 4th August to 11th November at the Core Resource Centre, with a further display at Otley Museum during this year’s Heritage Weekend on 12th and 13th September. More information is available at www.otleymuseum.org
When he visited the battlefield in 1986, he was so moved by the row upon row of headstones that he vowed to expand his research to take in all those Otley men who never returned home, as soon as he retired. After four years of tireless research, and with the help of regimental historians and organisations like the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Bill presented the Museum with three volumes, detailing the rank, regiment, age at death and site of burial for the 187 men listed on the Otley War Memorial, as well as others who were not recorded.
Drawing also on its
extensive collections, it
presented
the untold stories of
the men from
just one street in
Otley, Albion Street,
whose names
appear on the
town’s war
memorial
Thackray Museum Marks WWI Centenary with New Exhibition
A new exhibition exploring how medicine aids recovery from warfare has just opened at Thackray Medical Museum. ‘Recovery? From Flanders to Afghanistan’ focusses on the medical advances that emerged from the First World War, comparing them with modern medicine. The exhibition was created with the help of veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, and was launched by Dr Johnson Beharry VC, the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross in over 30 years.
“The exhibition will look at soldiers’ experiences of hearing loss, limb loss and shell shock”, said Joanne Bartholomew, Director of Collections and Interpretation at the
Museum. “It highlights the long term developments that followed the conflict, such as improvements in technology and rehabilitation, as well as looking at approaches to the treatment of shell shock.
“We have worked with veterans, and servicemen and women, who have experience of the health conditions explored, to give the exhibition a new perspective and bring the medical advances of the First World War into the present. The exhibition will enable visitors to reflect on
how far military medicine has come in 100 years, and the difficulties of healing the body and the mind.”
To accompany the exhibition, a Heritage Trail will be launched in September exploring the museum building as a war hospital during WWI. The trail looks at how the war affected this part of East Leeds, as well as the soldiers who would have been treated in the war hospital.
The exhibition has been funded by the Arts Council England and Thackray Medical Research Trust and supported by the University of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield.
For further information, visit www.thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk
12 Life & Style
Attention to Detail Pays Off for Harris InteriorsKieran Harris was always determined to open
his own business!
Kieran immediately became an apprentice plumber in his father’s plumbing and heating business. “I learnt from one of the best”, said Kieran. “Trevor’s mantra was, and still is, quality work, friendly, honest service and a fair price. Working as a plumbing and heating engineer I built up my confi dence and got to know products inside out and which ones performed best. I mightn’t have been quite so driven to expand the business without Trevor’s support. But, as customers kept asking us to take on more jobs and insist that we fi t their kitchens too or new fi replaces, because they were so impressed with how we worked, opening our own s h o w r o o m seemed the logical next step.”
Although the Harris Interiors Showroom is very much Kieran’s brainchild, Trevor is right there with him. Not only that, he has also roped in his wife and his mother!
When Harris Interiors took over the building in January it had been empty for years and was a complete wreck. Kieran, Trevor and brother-in-law Richard set about restoring the building from scratch, creating the impressive showroom it is today.
When we spoke to Kieran, they were still putting the fi nal touches to their room sets. “We want to show that we have a wide variety to choose from – from the ultra modern to the traditional”, said Kieran. “We have built all the room sets ourselves, so that people can see the quality of workmanship they’ll be getting. We want people to come in and browse at their
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“It all comes down to helping our customers get what they want at a price that suits them, and to know that they will get excellent service and quality workmanship”, said Kieran. “I couldn’t be happier – working in our new showroom with my family (the baby isn’t quite old enough to join us yet!) – what more could I ask for?”
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Of course, it didn’t happen just like that! Even as a teenager he was consumed by business and always looking for new and better ways to do things. His father, Trevor, had instilled in him that you got nowhere without hard work. As soon as his GCSEs were out of the way he was into Leeds College of Building and was soon representing the college in the national Plumber of the Year competition.
We have
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room sets
ourselves, so
that people
can see the
quality of
work-
manship
take on more jobs and insist that we fi t their kitchens too or new fi replaces, because they were so impressed with how we worked, opening our own s h o w r o o m seemed the logical next step.”
they’ll be getting. We want people to come in and browse at their
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possible Harris Interiors go out of
their way to source
“It all comes down to helping our customers get what they want at a price that suits them, and to know that they will get excellent service and quality workmanship”, said Kieran. “I couldn’t be happier – working in our new showroom with my family (the baby isn’t quite old enough to join us yet!) – what more could I ask for?”
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A Summer Social at Cookridge HallCookridge & Horsforth
U3A’s Summer Social in June took the form of Afternoon tea with an Ascot theme.
There was a very colourful array of hats and outfits and members had great fun cheering on their favourite hobby horse jockey – the winner receiving the Cookridge and Horsorth U3A Cup! There was also a quiz with a horsey theme followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Cookridge & Horsforth U3A has almost 300 members, with people coming from Otley, Rawdon, Headingley, Adel, Bramhope and Guiseley. There are 40 interest groups and short courses, including Bridge, Railway Group, Theatre
Group, Table Tennis and Stroll to Lunch. Interest groups are run for those who share a mutual interest and take place in members’ homes. There are also trips to stately homes, theatres, Lake District, London and short holidays.
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16 Arts & Culture
Leeds College of Art Shines Again at New Designers 2014 Awards
On Wednesday 25th June at the Business Design Centre, Islington, jewellery designer Alex Monroe presented the New Designers Awards to this year’s most talented design graduates in the fi elds of textiles, fashion & accessories, contemporary applied arts (including ceramics
and glass), jewellery and precious metalwork.These Awards, which are presented in partnership with leading brands and organisations, r e c o g n i s e the design world’s rising stars, off ering winners and r u n n e r s - u p vital support as they embark on professional careers.
Once again Leeds College of Art made a huge impression, with Charlotte Beevor taking the overall New Designer of the Year Award. Her prize included £1,500 cash plus £1,000 of legal advice from specialist intellectual property lawyers, £2,000 worth of accounting and taxation advice, and a dedicated half day focus on PR and marketing.
The judges commented: ‘Charlotte demonstrates raw talent – her prolifi c portfolio is full of exuberant joy, brimming with painterly motifs and unusual colour combinations. The panel feels that Charlotte’s work has fantastic commercial viability and versatility.’
“I’m excited that someone has noticed my work”, said Charlotte. “New Designers is the ideal platform
t o start
y o u r career, it gives
you exposure and people get to see your work.”
Gemma Curtis walked away with the New Designers Wilko Award for Innovation, winning £1,000 cash plus a two week placement with W’innovate. The judges said: ‘Gemma’s work shows originality and a confi dent use of colour. Her portfolio demonstrates both a high level of technical ability and creativity.’
“I’m shocked and excited!” said Gemma. “I’d like to thank my tutors for helping me to develop as a designer and I’m eager to see what the future can bring.”
Duncan Harrison, BA (Hons) Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern
Design programme leader, added: “We bring the students to New Designers each year so they can start building connections and get their work seen. Historically our students do very well, winning a number of awards each year and they always receive a great response to the work they showcase, but this year is a standout achievement – winning the overall New Designer of the Year Award alongside the Innovation Award, we are very proud.”
overall New Designer of the Year Award alongside the Innovation Award, we are very proud.”
Pictured: Gemma Curtis
Pictured: Charlotte
Beevor
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Award
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Exhibition Success for LPSLeeds Photographic
Society’s exhibitions at Salt’s Mill and Saint James’s Hospital were both roaring successes!
The Annual Exhibition at Salt’s Mill saw nearly 900 visitors pass through its doors over the May bank holiday weekend, and the ‘Beauty in the Natural World’ exhibition in the Atrium Gallery of Saint James’s Hospital, had raised over £500 for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre at the time of going to press. This fi gure is expected to double before the exhibition ends on the 3rd August.
The society’s members have continued to run their schedule of Summer tutorials and photographic outings. The tutorials covered a wide range of subjects, from the fi ner points of post processing
digital images, to shooting sports and other moving subjects. Outings have been made to Otley, Appleby Horse Fair and Leeds city centre, where members were able to practice their architectural and street photography.
There is no meeting in August but members will be displaying a number of prints and off ering photographic advice to the public at the Shadwell Flower Show on Saturday 16th August.
The season will reconvene in September with regular Tuesday night meetings featuring a schedule packed with visiting speakers, competitions and other attractions.
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Theatre of the Dales Director Adds a Little Ooh La La!!
David then flies off to Luc la Croix Haute, the nearest outpost to a deserted village in the mountains where his friend Bernard Salva is directing his own play, ‘La Derniere Follie d`Hamlet et Kurt Cobain’, the latest in a series of outdoor classics directed by Bernard.
David, despite his limited French, seems to end up in most of the plays. He has just been to Paris for a reading
of Bernard`s play, ‘Dalia, an Odyssey’, and was immediately roped into it to play a French Prospero.
While in France, Serge Alvarez recorded David’s voice for a production of Samuel Beckett`s ‘Krapp`s Last Tape’, which they will work on later, as David at 69 is the same age as the curmudgeonly character who listens to a tape of his 39-year-old former self.
Next Summer Serge will direct David as King Lear for Theatre of the Dales – a promise made after the company`s first outdoor Shakespeare when David was Lear at 60. He also played the role at 40, touring Welsh castles. If he continues like this he will be well qualified to speak the line “I am a very foolish, fond old man, fourscore and upward”!
David Robertson (Theatre of the Dales) is having a busy Summer. His production of The Merry Wives of Windsor has been a big success. If you missed it, there`s another chance to see it on Wednesday 6th August at The Wheatley Arms, Ben Rhydding as part of the Ilkley Summer Festival (for bookings, which include supper, call 01943 816496). The company is also doing an informal rehearsal at 7pm Monday 4th August at Dagmar Wood, just off Grosvenor Road, Hyde Park (call 274 0461 if you need directions).
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In fact, Shrek is launching its national tour here in Leeds. The show is based on the story and c h a r a c t e r s from William Steig’s book Shrek! and the DreamWorks A n i m a t i o n s feature fi lm. The show that is coming to Leeds is exactly the same as the one that thrilled audiences in the West End.
“This show is very special to me with its dizzying blend of great characters, hilarious script and sublime music”, said director Nigel Harman, who played Lord Farquaad in the West End production, winning a Laurence Olivier Award. “This production is visually stunning, and the story has the magic ingredient of moving at great pace while still being surprisingly intimate. I really can’t wait to take this show on the road!”
We caught up recently with Idriss Kargbo who plays Shrek’s wisecracking sidekick Donkey – which he claims is the best role in the whole show! He found out last November that he had the part and has been barely able to contain
himself. “I never thought I’d get it”, he told us. “I was stunned. I just dropped to the fl oor! I couldn’t wait to get started!”
Idriss admits to being the biggest musical theatre geek – it is his passion. He has been appearing on stage since the age of 10 and he just loves it. He has already been in The Lion King, The Scottsboro Boys, Thriller Live (where he played the young Michael Jackson), and he was in Oliver with Rowan Atkinson.
“Shrek is such a great show”, he tells us. “It’s not just for kids. It’s an inspiring, feel good show about accepting who you are. It’s full of heart and I guarantee everyone will leave the theatre smiling! The whole cast is so hardworking and talented and so committed – which is what makes it so fantastic.”
The show borrows many elements from the fi lm and we are told it looks incredible. Apparently, the dragon puppet is absolutely stunning!
Shrek also stars Dean Chisnall as beloved swamp-dwelling ogre ‘Shrek’, Faye Brookes as Princess Fiona, and Gerard Carey as Lord Farquaad. They will be joined by a whole host of fairytale characters
Tickets (£19 - £43) are available from 0844 848 2700, online at leedsgrandtheatre.com leedsgrandtheatre.com leedsgrandtheatre.com
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Mosque leader Qari Asim, who has worked tirelessly to build bridges between communities in Leeds since the 7/7 terror attacks, recently received an honorary
Doctorate of Laws from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Imam at the Makkah Mosque on Thornville Road, LS6, Qari was awarded an MBE in 2012 for services to inter-faith relations and the community. This work involved him holding open days at the mosque to enhance community relations following the London bombings, and regular inter-faith and inter-community events.
He is the only full-time Imam in the UK who is also a practicing solicitor.
Qari was awarded his Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to
public life. “I am incredibly humbled to receive such a prestigious honour from a distinguished institution, which is embedded in local communities”, he said. “I am committed to promoting harmony and understanding between different communities, which I believe is the key to a peaceful and integrated coexistence.”
Recognised in the Pakistan Power 100 Future Leaders list for providing ‘Excellence in Professional Services’, Qari has also previously received a British Community Honours award and was shortlisted for the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World award.
In addition to his contribution to his local community, Qari is a distinguished figure in the field of improving inter-faith relations at an international level. He is a member of the Government’s Anti-Muslim Hatred
working group, which involves active participation in setting the Government’s agenda for tackling issues facing British Muslims. He was also recently part of a delegation of some of the most influential Muslim leaders from across the globe invited to a conference hosted by the Abu Dhabi Government aimed at improving inter-faith relations worldwide.
Qari is passionate about inspiring Muslim youth to engage with their responsibilities as British citizens and has been an elected member of the Executive Board of Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board which aims to involve Muslim youth in mainstream mosques. He also authored the ‘Mosques and Youth Engagement Toolkit’ and designed an innovative national programme of workshops ‘Being a British Muslim: Challenges and Opportunities’, as well as a book entitled ‘Our Children: Our Future’, which gives practical tips to Muslim parents on nurturing the next generation of responsible British citizens.
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local community, Qari
is a distinguished
figure in the field
of improving inter-
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international level
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Reading Time at Dino JawsOver 10,000 visitors attended the dinosaur exhibition Dino Jaws at NEW DOCK Hall in Leeds in the fi rst two weeks!
The exhibition looks set to be one of Leeds’ top attractions this Summer. Bringing together intriguing fossil evidence, fun hands-on exhibits, scientifi c insights and the ten most spectacular animatronics you have ever seen, it reveals everything scientists know about what and how dinosaurs ate.
An exciting addition to the Dino Jaws Summer programme is their partnership with Leeds Libraries to host reading time on all things dinosaur in the exhibition’s reading corner. Available 11am - 3pm on Thursdays: 31st July, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August, children can just pull up
a beanbag and get transported back millions of years to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
“It’s great to see families queuing out the door waiting to meet the dinosaurs, and the feedback has been great!” said James Vincent, Managing Director of NEW DOCK Hall. “Partnering with Leeds Libraries for reading time adds another activity for kids and adults alike to enjoy.”
The exhibition is open daily 10am – 6pm until 7th September. Advance tickets are £5.95 per person or £22 per family of four (£4.75pp for groups of ten or more. Children aged three or under go free. Tickets are valid for the full day and you can enter as many times as you want. Why not make a full day of it and
combine your trip to Dino Jaws with a visit to the Royal Armouries, which is packed full of interesting artefacts and exciting exhibitions, and it’s free!
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The internationally renowned baritone Roderick Williams will be the artistic director of the next Leeds Lieder+ International Festival of Song in April 2016.
This will be the fi rst time its ten year history that a singer has taken the helm. “We are delighted that Roderick Williams has accepted our invitation”, said founder Jane Anthony. “He is well-known and as a supremely accomplished baritone with great communication skills, and is also a hugely respected composer and musician with an imaginative approach to programming and a love of the experimental and new.”
“I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity to explore an aspect of Lieder singing that fascinates me - storytelling”, said Roderick. “I believe that the best communicators in song know how to employ skills that have delighted human beings since we lived in caves. I look forward to exploring story in song with international performers and experts in music as well as the spoken word.”
The biennial Leeds International Festival of Song has a proven track record of attracting the world’s fi nest singers to Leeds, discovering young talent and of exciting and innovative programmes.
Some will be surprised that a post-industrial city like Leeds has such a thriving festival of Lieder (art song), which is sometimes viewed as elitist. It is more proof that Leeds is a thriving centre of artistic excellence. The only other cities that can boast such a festival are London and Oxford. Anthony is determined to show that art song, great poetry set to great music, can be accessible to everyone.
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Recapture the textures, shapes and atmosphere of the Grand Depart 2014 at Sunny Bank Mills this summer. Exciting new satellite exhibitions by local artists Anna Lilleengen and Brisbane Taylor in hidden spaces around the mill, complementing artists David Questa and Paul Bramley in the Gallery.
Dawn French is currently undertaking her fi rst ever solo tour and is preparing to come to Leeds this September. The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show based on her life and career, called ‘30 Million Minutes’ and it will be at Leeds Grand Theatre on Tuesday 2nd September.
‘30 Million Minutes’ consists of numerous delights with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure.
With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French of Cornwall shares how she has misguidedly spent her whole life
vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female human.
Her extraordinary lack of willpower, combined with an enviable knack for nosey parking and showing off , has driven her to grapple with the big stuff of life in public. 30 million minutes of life in fact. That’s how long she’s been alive.
Tickets (£35.50 - £40.50) available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com
Dawn takes audiences
through the
various lessons life has
taught her
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Del Verde nestles at the centre of Roundhay Park Golf Club – in fact, it is almost surrounded by the clubhouse and pro shop. But don’t think for a minute you’re not welcome! It is open to everyone and has plenty
of parking, thanks to the golf club.
The style is Mediterranean. In addition to a range of pastas and pizzas, there is an excellent set menu off ering two courses for £13.95 or three for £15.95, and, of course, a la carte and regular specials.
Run by husband and wife team Kevin and Helen Maudson, Mediterranean cooking is virtually in the blood as the wider family boasts over 30 years experience in the fi eld.
This came as no surprise as we tucked into starters of spicy Chorizo with Prawns and King Scallop and Crayfi sh Thermidor
– I’m a sucker for scallops in any form but this rich combination was so good. We followed this with Chicken Breast baked in white wine with tomatoes, olives, capers and basil (an anchovy short of a Puttanesca!). The chicken was quickly sealed then slowly baked in the sauce – so tasty. I chose a special of Salade Niçoise topped with Tuna Steak – again wonderful fresh, crisp salad with new potatoes, green beans, anchovies, olives and a perfectly cooked boiled egg. I would have preferred the tuna to have been a little pinker – but that’s just me. I understand most people like it well cooked.
It was such a nice, relaxed evening as we listened to a young singer from Leeds College of Music, and watched the golfers complete their rounds and make their way to the clubhouse. Music on Wednesday nights has become a regular feature and, thanks to the Musicians’ Booking Agency at Leeds College of Music, the variety is endless – from jazz and pop to string quartets.
Desserts beckoned…. I opted for a creamy Panna Cotta topped with lovely fresh Summer berries, while Jack took our waitress’s recommendation of ‘the best ever Sticky Toff ee Pudding’! And it was! And to think that Kevin was considering taking it off the menu as he thought it wasn’t very summery! It has to stay.
Del Verde is the perfect spot for family gatherings and celebrations as well as intimate dinners. It is relaxed and
friendly and the service is excellent. Don’t leave
it too long before you try it!
Del Verde is at Roundhay Park Golf Club, Park Lane, LS8 2EJ. Tel:0113
266 3307
Although a little dark as you enter, you are immediately welcomed and the restaurant opens out with fabulous views across the golf course. It is the kind of restaurant that, once discovered, you’ll be back! It’s calm, peaceful, the service is so friendly….and, yes, the food is defi nitely worth returning for again and again!
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Regent Fisheries in Horsforth has maintained its excellent reputation by regaining the The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) Fish and Chip Quality Award.
NFFF, the trade body that represents the nation’s fi sh and chip shops, runs the scheme as a way of raising standards in the fi sh and chip trade and enhancing the profi le of the industry.
The scheme rewards and promotes shops that provide good quality products and high standards of hygiene, as well as friers who show a high level of competence. To qualify, each shop goes through an inspection by an NFFF assessor who assesses the shop’s presentation, hygiene, staff training, equipment, frying
and sales skills and, most importantly, the quality of the cooked product.
“We are delighted to have retained the award”, said Adrian Atter “It is a team eff ort as it includes every aspect of the business so my thanks go out to the staff for all their continued hard work in making The Regent the only shop in Horsforth to have the award. We look forward to continuing to off er our customers the fi nest fi sh and chips and the friendliest service.”
Regent Fisheries have been a fi sh and chip shop since 1925. Each NFFF Fish & Chip Quality Award is valid for two years and retention is dependent on standards being maintained as validated by NFFF.
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Sun-Drenched South American Exotica at Las Iguanas
I can’t say I’m generally a fan of the chain bar-restaurant, the relentless pursuit of high-volume
sales and the ruthless corner-cutting employed to achieve this often results in a mediocre or deeply
unsatisfying experience.
However, this variety of eatery can be done well. Very well, in fact, and when it is, it looks a lot like Las Iguanas.
The Leeds restaurant, in the heart of the ‘Exchange Quarter’ next to the Corn Exchange, has been spruced up and now boasts street-side seating.
We visited on a Sunday afternoon. Our food and drinks were delivered swiftly by friendly, attentive waiting staff , indicating a slickness and effi ciency which one imagines extends to their busiest periods.
The extensive menu stops just the right side of overwhelming and makes for mouth watering reading. We decided to start with a selection of tapas - great value at £14.40 for three dishes, or fi ve for £24 before 7pm. The Albondigas, rich fl avoursome lamb meatballs, were morishly delectable, the Spectacular Fish Taco actually managed to live up to its name, with its succulent fi sh encased in crispy batter and served with a very tasty sweetcorn and chilli salsa. Rounding off our tapas triumvirate we opted for a new
addition to the menu, the Artichoke salad which had a lovely citrusy, vinaigrette tang and was a perfect palate cleanser.
Eschewing the lunch menu, we went straight for the more substantial sounding off erings, including the Extraordinary Xinxim (they do seem fond of superlatives when naming their dishes) a creamy, almost curry-ish chicken dish with a hint of surf & turf about it with crayfi sh in the sauce and an interesting mix of fl avours with its nuttiness, lime juice and a lip-smacking piquancy. While it perhaps fell a little short
The Spectacular Fish Taco
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succulent fi sh encased in
crispy batter and served
with a very tasty sweetcorn
and chilli salsa
of ‘extraordinary’ it was very pleasant. The Hot Guyanese Pepperpot, a rich mutton stew which, with a generous amount of orange zest and cinnamon, was a little on the sweet side for my taste, but it’s a substantial
dish packed with fl avour.As for drinks, it would have
been a wasted opportunity not to try the cocktail menu, of which Las Iguanas seem justifi ably proud. These guys really know what they’re doing
when it comes to cocktails and they don’t skimp on the measures. Our Caipirinhas were perfectly balanced with all the sweet/sour, limey-mintiness you could hope for. We followed these with a pair of rather potent but delicious Long Island Iced Teas.
Las Iguanas exceeded my expectations and I wouldn’t hesitate to return. A perfect place to while away these warm Summer evenings. Our meal for two came to approximately £50.
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32 Community News
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation
is attempting to break the World Record for the largest
gathering of people dressed as Sherlock Holmes at Temple
Newsam on 31st August, in order to raise funds for a new
Yorkshire Brain Research Centre.
The Happy Walk!
We are
calling on
collective
brain power
to help
raise funds
for this
important
cause!
Sherlock World Record for Brain Research
“Sherlock may live at Baker Street, London, but according to the most influential fictional biography of Holmes by Baring-Gould, Holmes was born in Yorkshire!” explained Clair Challenor-Chadwick, Appeal Director for the new centre. “We wanted to reclaim him for Yorkshire, and he is the perfect inspiration for our appeal as the world’s brainiest detective. We’re hoping to tap into the cultural zeitgeist and popularity of Sherlock, thanks to the BBC series with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.”
It’s hoped that Sherlockians will be inspired and take part in this fundraising extravaganza to create the £2m brain research centre, a partnership between Leeds University, which has one of Europe’s largest research facilities and Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
“We are calling on collective brain power to help raise funds for this important cause!” said Clair. “If you love Sherlock you will love this family fun event. Expect special guests and some great entertainment!”
Registration is just £15. In return participants will receive a deerstalker hat, pipe and magnifying glass on the day. Prizes will be given for the best dressed Sherlock. Sherlock fans can
also enter a raffle to win goodies from the cast of Sherlock, including Benedict Cumberbatch signed photographs, Sherlock script and books. 100% of proceeds will go to the Yorkshire Brain Research Centre.
Brain disease is the biggest challenge of our generation. By 2030 there will be a 20% increase in Parkinson’s disease alone, whilst numbers of dementia patients will soar by 80%.
To register, visit www.sherlockworldrecord.com. For special announcements and event news follow @sherlockrecord and for further information on the Yorkshire Brain Research Centre go to www.ybrc.org.uk
On Saturday 20th September, St Gemma’s Hospice will hold its first ever ‘Happy Walk’ and registration is now open.
The aim of the walk is to celebrate a loved one’s life while walking 3.5 or 5.5 miles around Roundhay Park. A number of people have already signed up their whole family – it’s a fantastic opportunity for families to get together and enjoy a walk whilst remembering and reminiscing about those special people who may have passed on recently.
The route around Roundhay Park is both pram and wheelchair friendly so you really can enter the whole family. All participants are asked to raise as much sponsorship money as possible for St Gemma’s and the wonderful work they do. It is just £5 to enter and children under 12 are free. There will be free hot drinks and cake for all walkers.
For full details, call Becky on 0113 218 5505 or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk’
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New Chairman for Leeds Community Foundation
Since its launch in 2004, LCF has distributed over £23 million in grants to local community groups who support vulnerable and disadvantaged people across the city. As philanthropy advisors, the Foundation’s role is to connect individuals and organisations that wish to invest in a better future for the city with community groups that make a real difference.
Martin takes over from Kevin O’Connor, Regional Managing Partner of Baker Tilly, who completed his term as Chairman after nine years of service as a trustee.
Martin’s career has seen him in a wide variety of roles. Having first carved out a successful career in banking, he went on to become Dean of the Faculty for Business & Law at Leeds Metropolitan University, then Head of Debt Advisory in the North for PwC. He has held numerous directorships and been appointed to various boards.
“It is a great honour to have been appointed Chairman”, said Martin. “I am extremely passionate about the Leeds region and have always been a great believer in giving something back to your local community. At a time when there is still great disparity between the wealthiest and poorest parts of our city region, I am eager to lead the team in championing the importance of philanthropy and civic enterprise.
“LCF makes a huge difference to improving the lives of local people by
connecting those who need help with the people who are willing to give. Thanks to the leadership of Kevin O’Connor, we are well placed to build on our successes, as we report another year of significant progress, having distributed over £3.1 million to over 500 community groups and charities.
“I am looking forward to the challenge of increasing the Foundation’s reputation, influence and impact in the City, enabling more donors to provide the vital support which our communities continue to need.”
On Saturday 2nd August, Hyde Park Unity Day will celebrate its 19th year!
Once again the main stage, band tent and other music tents will spring up across the park, plus, new this year, a new art and performance area.
Unity Garden is going to be bigger and better then ever. It’s completely alcohol and smoke free, offers a free cafe and has a British Nature theme. Activities for all the family will include:• Woodwork Station -making window boxes, insect hotels• Hanging baskets.• Photo Booth and Face Painting (British animals)• Craft Station - garden mobiles /puppets / bike spoke decorations• Hula Hoops and other giant games (dominoes / noughts & crosses)• Giant Blackboard for doodling.
The numerous stalls range from local charities to tarot readings, plus lots of interesting food and crafts. Band lists were being finalised as we went to press – but you can be assured of a fantastic variety of music. Now we just need a beautiful sunny Saturday!
Hyde Park Unity Day
I am
extremely
passionate
about
the Leeds
region
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I recently attended a Housing and Regeneration Workshop looking at how to deliver the amount housing required by the Planning Inspector. Leeds aims to build 4,700 houses a year until 2017/18. A total of 26,000 plots currently have planning permission. The Council’s Site Allocations Plan needs to fi nd suitable land for a further 44,000 to meet the Core Strategy Target of 70,000. My own view, and something I am fi ghting to establish prior to
CLLR BARRYANDERSONAdel & Wharfedale Ward
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Commonwealth War Memorial at Lawnswood Cemetery and pay my respects to the fallen service men and women who are remembered there. It was a humbling and moving experience and I was fortunate to have Andrea Hetherington from the Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery to fi ll in the details about those who are buried there.
Listening to the fascinating tales behind the memorials helped me to really understand the bravery of the servicemen
and women who sacrificed their lives for our safety. We’ve recently commemorated the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, and this month we will be remembering the centenary of the outbreak of WWI.
People often think of visiting war graves in France or Belgium and forget about the many war graves here in the UK. Over 300,000 war dead are commemorated or buried in 13,000 locations across the UK. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a responsibility for all the war graves in the UK, and they mark and maintain
graves in 150 countries, build memorials for people who have no known grave and keep records of the people who have died.
Lawnswood Cemetery has 324 casualties from both world wars, and I would urge everyone to take the time and visit the Memorial. It is important that we remember all of these individuals one hundred years on and refl ect on the impact wars have had on the city of Leeds.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintains the memorial, but it is the Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery who help to improve the cemetery as a whole by preserving the graves and promoting Lawnswood as an important historical resource for the city. They also provide guided walks and meet every month for action days.
MPGREG MULHOLLANDMember of Parliament for Leeds North West
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any development, is that the required infrastructure must be in place before planning permission is granted.
There are a number of obstacles to development that need to be resolved, including the rising cost of land especially in the north of the city, the availability of skills and materials, and fi rst time buyers being unable to keep up with the buy-to-let market. It is also important to recognise that in future people may not have the same lifestyles as they do now, and this needs to be built into the design and infrastructure. For example, more people may be working from home, and adaptability needs to be designed into new homes so that people can stay in their homes into old age.
As you know, I am a proponent of ‘brownfi eld fi rst’. I would like to see incentives to developers to make building on brownfi eld more attractive, then greenfi eld sites could be spared. To make the sites more viable, decontamination work needs to be done
in some instances if previously used for heavy industry, or as petrol stations etc. so costs are higher. Perhaps some monetary help could be given to developers to make them more cost eff ective. The majority of brownfi eld sites, by their nature, also come with more inbuilt infrastructure.
If we are being serious about planned development, looking at the city as a whole, rather than piecemeal, is imperative so that developers can be matched to sites. Brownfi eld sites could be ‘pooled’ so that any development is in harmony with its surroundings and not a jigsaw of misshapes.
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Tell me a secret…Do you have a secret that you’ve
never told anyone, and if so how do you feel about sharing it with a bunch of strangers? Well that’s what MICA (Meetings in Chapel Allerton) is asking you to do at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton from 2nd August.
MICA was set up to provide the local community with an opportunity to find some inspiration in their everyday lives by arranging for inspirational speakers from around the world to share their stories and lessons in life to help you live happier more fulfilling lives.
“We’ve had a Coronation Street actress, a multi-million selling award winning author and countless inspiring local speakers over the last year”, said founder Mike Matthews. “The talks have been quite diverse,
from inspiring stories of triumph over adversity to how to better understand your personality.”
Life Coach Mike Matthews, from Chapel Allerton, has had an interest in personal development and the importance of strong community for years, which lead him to set up MICA in February 2013.
What is unique about MICA is that they invest the proceeds in community art projects. Last year they ran a project called ‘Before I Die’ at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton and HEART in Headingley, where people were asked to share their bucket lists on a large blackboard. It was only supposed to be live for four weeks but ended up running for over four months!
This time MICA is asking you
to tell them a secret...anonymously you’ll be glad to hear. “Secrets are private and provocative and we hold them very close to us. By doing so they often take on far greater significance than they ever should. The idea of sharing them is to realise the great benefit that letting go can have.”
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Recently, there have been a number of incidents involving bogus callers posing as odd jobs men and tradesmen touting for work and trying to gain entry to properties. Often, older and more vulnerable people don’t know what to do when faced with an unwanted caller and don’t know what their rights are.
With this in mind, local PCSO Laura Bairstow has organised an event to highlight the issue of doorstep crime in the Meanwood area and off er practical advice on what to do if approached.
Several organisations will be on hand to off er advice and help, and there will also be an
opportunity to discuss funding options for home safety devices. These include: West Yorkshire Police Crime Reduction Advice Team, CASAC (Home Safety and Security), Care & Repair, Care UK, Age UK, and The SAFER Project.
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Woodhouse Community Centre is a thriving hub, off ering a host of activities from gardening to catering, the chance to gain new skills, volunteering opportunities, and meeting spaces.
The charity Oblong took over the running of the centre from Leeds City Council in 2011, and undertook a £430,000 refurbishment. The result is a modernised building with bright open spaces, a large, high-ceilinged main hall, meeting rooms, and a garden created by volunteers.
Oblong offers numerous opportunities to volunteer and volunteers help to run the building, learning all aspects of building management, from reception and administration to health and safety. The Marketing and Media team produces everything from posters
to blog posts, and the Gardening Collective takes on projects to transform neglected areas into gardens for local residents to enjoy.
A wide range of other activities also take place at the centre, including Yoga, English and Wellbeing classes, a monthly cinema event – there has even been a wedding in the main hall!
Oblong has a flourishing community of users, many of whom have moved on into employment with the new skills and confi dence gained at the centre. With such a positive impact on people’s lives and the local environment, Woodhouse Community Centre is making a real diff erence.
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The Conclusion states: “There are ‘approved’ or ‘under consideration’ development sites in Adel with a capacity for 440 new homes….. a further eight sites have been identified that have a capacity of close to 1,000 new homes.…. it is questionable as to whether this amount of new housing is needed to meet local needs and whether the local infrastructure is inadequate to support such a scale of additional
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Meanwhile, on 3rd July, Leeds City Council organised an event, attended by local schools, residents and members of the Adel Forum, to examine how educational needs can be met in Adel. “It’s important to the Council to involve the local community in shaping plans to meet the need for school places”, said Sarah
Sinclair, Chief Officer, Strategy, Commissioning & Performance. “The event has been followed up with an online discussion at http://leedsschoolplaceplanning.wordpress.com/ which will remain open until 14th August. We would encourage you to become involved.”
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The interim Steering Group for Headingley Neighbourhood Plan is working with the Council and others to ensure that neighbourhood planning will be a success for Headingley. An important thread in this is our Public Engagement Programme. We aim to enable as many as possible of those who live and work in Headingley to take part in working out the Plan.
During July, several community associations involved with the Steering Group have been engaging with residents in their areas, including Ash Road, the Cardigan Triangle, the Granbys, and the Turnways. A public meeting for all residents was
also held, with input from the Council’s Neighbourhood Planning Manager and our own Community Planner.
The aim of the Plan is to promote and improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Headingley. It is generally about making our Neighbourhood a more sustainable place and, more particularly, about preparing planning policies which help to do that. For instance, a key theme of the Plan will be promoting and improving our local economy. We will try to encourage the positive sides to this, like Headingley Farmers’ Market, rather than the ‘resort economy’ which has developed
over recent years.For more details, visit www.
headingleyneighbourhoodplan.org.uk/ or contact Richard Tyler, Headingley Neighbourhood Plan, c/o HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley LS6 3HN, [email protected]
Correction In our article last month, we stated, ‘Council officially designates Neighbourhood Plan.’ This was incorrect. At the time, the Council was still considering our application (latest details are at www.leeds.gov.uk/council/Pages/Neighbourhood-planning.aspx) Also, the Council designates only the Area and the Forum, not the Plan itself.
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August is one of the main harvesting months, which is ironic as many of us are away on holiday just as our produce is ready to be picked and enjoyed. For some plants like courgettes and cucumbers, constant picking ensures a continued harvest and of course everything will need watering if weather is dry.
Clearly the best way to ensure good care for your garden while you’re away is to ask a friend or neighbour to water any pots and thirsty plants in hot weather. In exchange you can off er to do theirs
when they’re away, or you can let them have any produce that is ready.
As an alternative there are irrigation systems for all pockets, from spikes to fi t onto a plastic pop bottle (about £2.50 for four), or gravity fed kits that will water about 20 containers (around £60), through to systems with timers and sprinklers for those with larger budgets.
Moving any hanging baskets and pots to a cool place that is not under overhanging branches or roofs will certainly help too, but be careful as this can advertise your absence to thieves.
Harvest Time!
A vegetable plot can look stunning in August with a whole variety of delicious fresh produce to harvest. Beans, courgettes, carrots, chard, cabbage, garlic, cucumbers, tomatoes and potatoes and lots of other things are ready to be picked and enjoyed.
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Feed Leeds, a Leeds City Council initiative, is now a network of growers and social justice groups concerned about sustainable local food and related issues. It aims to promote and support community food growing projects across the city, mainly through its website www.feedleeds.org.uk which hopes to link all the community food growing projects in the city so it’s easy for people to fi nd out more and get involved.
“Feed Leeds exists to promote and support food growing in Leeds for its economic, social, environmental and health benefits”, said Andy Goldring, Chair of Feed Leeds Committee. “It’s fantastic that groups are starting to grow food in green spaces around the city. It helps to build community relationships and sends a powerful message
about access to fresh, local, tasty food.”
Kirkstall Community Garden ([email protected]) is a Feed Leeds associate – they have created a community garden in the Church Lane Allotments where members can learn new skills, share ideas and grow their own food. The group is also creating open growing space where people are invited to plant and share the food grown.
H e a d i n g l e y Community Orchards started at St Chad’s in Far Headingley, and has now expanded to include St Chad’s War Memorial, Shire Oak Primary School and behind the Natural Food Store. The fi rst fruit was harvested at the school last Autumn and the children got to enjoy their own apples with their school dinner.
The group is currently working with Woodhouse Ridge Action Group and hopes to plant up a new site close to Meanwood Beck.
There are 130 allotments on the Gledhow Valley Allotments site in Chapel Allerton, making it one of the largest sites in Leeds. Many are split into half or quarter plots, which is probably enough for people who are working or who have other commitments. The plot holders are a very diverse crowd – growing your own has attracted a whole new
breed of gardeners in the last ten years.
The allotments are managed by Chapel Allerton Allotments and Gardens Association (CAAGA), who also put on three shows a year and organise talks and trips to local gardens, together with an annual visit to Harlow Carr, bonfi re night and BBQ, and they are involved with Chapel Allerton Festival.
They have their own distribution centre where they sell plants, compost, seeds,
In Leeds there has been a huge upsurge of interest in food sustainability, with a number of community organisations throwing themselves enthusiastically into growing something wherever there is a spare plot of land.
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fertilizers, tools etc. This is also the social hub for members to pick up valuable tips and gossip!
CAAGA currently has a waiting list of about 30. Visit www.caaga.org.uk for more information, or follow them on twitter @caagaallotments. You can also become a member without an allotment, for just £3 a year.
REAP (Roundhay Environmental Action Project) Gardening Group is encouraging local residents to grow and harvest fruit and vegetables in two community edible beds. The bed at Oakwood Clock is now in its second season. Spectacular globe artichokes and beautiful bronze fennel plants stand out with lots of peas, beans, leeks, onions, salad crops and rainbow chard ready for harvest. Fruit lovers can pick rhubarb and strawberries and there are always lots of herbs.
Colourful information signs show which crops are ready to pick and which need to be left for a little longer. Members work on the bed during each Farmers’ Market (3rd Saturday) and welcome help from the community. There are usually activities for children, to encourage them to grow their own from an early age. In June, young gardeners planted radish seeds to take home and made ‘eggheads’ with
cress seeds and eggshells. This year the Gardening
Group is also helping the Friends of Allerton Grange Fields to develop a community orchard and edible beds. The fi rst fruit trees have been planted, together with broad beans, kale, potatoes, lettuce, purple sprouting broccoli and other crops.
Vo l u n t e e r s f r o m FoAGF, REAP and the Police Community Support Officers from Roundhay Neighbourhood Policing Team all helped with the planting.
Once again the aim is to encourage healthy eating, providing local people with an opportunity to pick free fruit and support a diverse range of wildlife.
For further information on how you can get involved visit www.friendsallertongrange.org or www.reap-leeds.org.uk
Horsforth Allotments & Garden Association (HAGA) was originally set up during the Second Word War
to provide s e e d
potatoes and other crops, to encourage everyone to dig for victory. They also sold fertilizers and general gardening equipment.
It still provides the same service, with high quality composts, fertilizers and everything needed to achieve a successful garden or allotment. Membership is only £1 per year and, as a fount of all knowledge and experience, anyone with a problem leaves happy with the correct advice and appropriate product.
HAGA has also been involved with local schools, supplying seeds and compost and talking to the children. At Newlaithes Primary the children recently planted sunflowers, sweetcorn, potatoes, lettuce, radish, hollyhocks and poppies.
HAGA, located at the top of Featherbank Lane, near the junction with the Ring Road, is open 7 – 8pm on Fridays. For further information, visit
Meanwood Parkside Road Allotments have a beautifully kept site at the top of Meanwood and they have been going strong since 1877! There are 47 plots which are all fl ourishing, and more than 80 impatient people on their waiting list!
The association is holding its annual Flower and Vegetable Show at Meanwood Parish Church Hall on Sunday 24th August, 2.15pm - 4pm (admission £1, children free). The show is in its 14th year and, as usual, all profi ts will be donated to its adopted charity, which is Neuroblastoma Children’s Cancer Alliance this year. They hope to raise £2,000. In addition to the fruit, fl ower and vegetable exhibits, there will be a jazz group, tombola, a sale of home-baking, jams and pickles and an auction of allotment produce.
Spectacular globe artichokes and beautiful
bronze fennel plants stand out with lots of
peas, beans, leeks, onions, salad crops and
rainbow chard ready for harvest
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King of the Mountains Festival
Nestled in a breathtakingly beautiful valley at the foot of Buttertubs Pass, the site was ideal and the weekend featured an impressive array of musical talent both local and from further afield.
As is usually the case with festivals, I didn’t manage to catch as much live music as I would have liked, but there were notable highlights among those I did see. I couldn’t help but feel sorry for the acts scheduled to play as the race went by as they likely played to a virtually deserted site as everyone took to the roadside to cheer on the riders.
After the Tour action, we secured a spot in front of the main stage and were entertained by Goodbye Channel’s shimmery, sparkling pop confections. A pleasing mid-tempo set that frequently soared.
The pace was picked up somewhat by Young Rebel Set whose choppy guitars and Hammond organ suggested something of a Merseybeat vibe and brought to
mind more recent scouse-rockers such as The Coral.
Next up were Post War Glamour Girls, an act I was intrigued to see as they seem to be generating something of a buzz, and I must say I was pretty impressed. Sporting jagged, spikey post-punk riffage with toothsome guitar sounds and menacingly melodic basslines, to my mind they drew a host of favourable comparisons; Nirvana, Wire, Modest Mouse, Gang of Four, a vocal style pitched somewhere between Ian Curtis and Mark E. Smith. But perhaps the most obvious reference point would be Pixies and I believe the band has performed as a tribute act to Frank Black et al. For all that, however, Post War Glamour Girls don’t come across as too derivative, there’s a freshness and originality to the arrangements and the songs are lyrically unpredictable. Certainly a band I’ll be checking out again.
I was lucky enough to catch a set by utterly charming folk-pop whippersnappers, Jacobean Ruff.
Although missing a couple of members from their usual line up, they gave a spirited performance, distinguished by stunning vocal work and spot on acoustic instrumentation. I was well and truly won over as the set included both a hauntingly dreamy song inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are and an impressively faithful rendition of Led Zeppelin’s Going to California. I mean, what’s not to like?
Obviously, this represents barely a fraction of the splendid music of the weekend. You can explore the festival’s musical line-up further at their website, (kingofthemountainsfestival.com) and I urge everyone to follow them on Twitter (@KOTMFESTIVAL) and offer support and encouragement so we can have this wonderful little festival to look forward to as an annual treat.
Long may the King of the Mountain reign!
This hastily arranged festival, created to tie in with
the Tour de France Grand Depart celebrations, was a
resounding success and I sincerely hope it becomes a
regular fixture on the festival calendar.
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From the outset he has shown himself as comfortable and adroit with the experimental (his breakthrough film, Slacker, the trippy rotoscope animation of Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly) as with crowd pleasing mainstream features (Dazed and Confused, School of Rock, the Before…trilogy).
You’ll likely have already heard glowing praise for his latest work, Boyhood, and you should be prepared to hear a lot more. This remarkable film is the culmination of an outrageously ambitious project that has finally, brilliantly come to fruition.
Shot, using the same cast, over 12 years, Boyhood follows Mason Jr’s (Ellar Coltrane) growth from a young boy, picking up when he’s around six years old, through adolescence to his emergence as a young man as he begins college. The leaps forward in time occur unannounced and flow seamlessly together as we watch Mason gradually mature.
Though this is Mason’s
story, his character is the film’s central focus, we accompany him through familiar rites of passage and we view events through the prism of his experience, the film is bigger than and about so much more than just him. Boyhood is also an exploration of the family dynamic and the lives of those around Mason. We see his sister, Sam (played by Linklater’s daughter) grow and
BOYHOODDIRECTED BY: RICHARD LINKLATER
STARRING: :ELLAR COLTRANE, PATRICIA ARQUETTE, ETHAN HAWKE, LORELEI LINKLATER
CERT: 15 - RUNNING TIME: 166 MINS
Well, if this doesn’t cement Richard Linklater’s reputation as one of the most important American filmmakers of the last quarter century, I don’t know what will.
over time forge her own distinct identity. We bear witness to his mum’s struggles with the pressures and challenges of single motherhood and failed relationships with abusive partners (absolutely outstanding work here by Patricia Arquette) and Ethan Hawke’s estranged, freewheeling cool dad embrace the responsibilities of fatherhood and get his life together.
The film feels much like a family photo-album come to life and is an immersive, involving and affecting experience. Nothing here seems forced or contrived, it feels just as if you’re observing life presented simply and honestly. This is achieved through the note-perfect performances of the cast and Linklater’s deft direction and sympathy and compassion for his main characters.
What gives Boyhood its poignancy and an almost eerie quality is how it shows the actual transition from boy to man but on a timeline that is contracted, condensed to a few hours. In doing so it reminds us how quickly our growth and maturity develop, especially in our younger years, and how
REVIEWFILM
52 Sound & Vision
BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL
The film feels
much like a
family photo-
album come
to life and is
an immersive,
involving
and affecting
experience.
Nothing here
seems forced
or contrived,
it feels just
as if you’re
observing life
presented
simply and
honestly
short life really is. It would be interesting to know if the film’s impact, and what people take away from it, varies greatly between those who have children and those without. In a way I feel the film allows one to experience elements of parenthood vicariously while at the same time inducing a powerful s e n s e o f nostalgia for one’s own youth.
Boyhood is so well made, beautifully acted and handled with such a lightness of touch that considerations of the logistical complications of its making hardly enter one’s mind while watching it. Not to mention
the confidence, optimism and commitment required for such a project from the outset. Twelve years is quite a chunk of time, after all, and any number of unforeseen occurrences could
have derailed the entire shoot.
T h u s i s L i n k l a t e r ’ s
achievement all the more astonishing. He’s produced a unique, unprecedented
and profoundly moving piece of
work with such skill that by the end you feel
as though he’s pulled off a phenomenal magic trick and in doing so he may well have provided the final word on the ‘coming of age’ genre.
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Fiddle Group Stages Concert for Parkinsons UKLeeds Folk Fiddle Group,
together with other music students, recently performed a concert at the Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, in aid of the Leeds branch of Parkinsons UK.
The concert was in memory of former student, Jonathan Stevens, who was diagnosed with Parkinsons and died unexpectedly last December at the age of only 34. Andy Bell, chairman for the charity in Leeds, gave an inspirational talk about the illness and the charity’s mission.
Students, teachers and a team of helpers worked tirelessly to make the event a success and they managed to raise £155 for Parkinsons UK.
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Leeds Ska And Mod Festival Sat 2 Aug, Millennium Square, 5:45pm, £35.10. Featuring: From The Jam, The Selecter, Bad Manners, The Beat.
Hyde Park Unity Day Sat 2 Aug
Your Demise Mon 4 Aug, Temple of Boom, 7pm, £8.80. Hardcore, Metal & Punk.
Easy Star All-Stars Tue 5 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £18.70. A covers group with a twist - Easy Star All-Stars don’t just cover songs, they cover entire albums … reggae style!
Biohazard Mon 11 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, 6pm, £16.50. Brooklyn-spawned agit-rockers with a conscience.
Neutral Milk Hotel Wed 13 Aug, Leeds University Union, £22. Influential and revered indie band.
Slint Thu 14 Aug, The Cockpit, £22. Underground post-rock.
The Dickies Fri 15 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Ultra-fast, outrageously energetic post-punk
Polica Sat 16 Aug, Belgrave Music Hall, £14.85. Slick electronic pop-soul.
Action Beat Sun 17 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £4.40. Intense semi-improvised noise/no-wave punk ensemble.
Jimmy Cliff Mon 18 Aug, O2 Academy, £28.75. Reggae legend, star of The Harder They Come.
Leeds Festival Wed 20 - Sun 24 Aug, Bramham Park, £115 - £230. With Queens of the Stone Age, Blink 182, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend & many more.
St Vincent Wed 20 Aug, Leeds Met SU, £18.15. Outstanding singer-multi-instrumentalist plays
futuristic pop-rock.
Karma All Dayer Sat 23 Aug, Wharf Chambers, £6.60, 4pm. Featuring: LOOM, Fans, Velvet Morning, Nervous Twitch, Fehm
Acid Mothers Temple Mon 25 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Japanese heavy-psych, trance-blown power jammers with a distinctive ‘70s psychedelic sound that’s loud, heavy &fast.
Evergreen Terrace Mon 25 Aug,Temple of Boom, £8.80. Melodic hardcore, metal & punk.
Black Lips Wed 27 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Famed for their frenzied live shows & genre-twisting style, one of the most electrifying bands around.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones Thu 28 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Seven piece soul band.
The Felice Brothers Fri 29 Aug, Irish Centre, £16.50. Highly regarded alt-folk/country.
Sleaford Mods Fri 29 Aug, Brudenell Social Club, £8.80. Abrasive punk ferocity
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Sat 30 Aug, First Direct Arena, £25-£75. Pakistani musician & singer of Qawwali, a devotional music of the Sufis.
Pink Mountaintops Mon 1 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £10.50. Canadian rock’n’roll band.
The Dunwells Fri 5 Sep, The Cockpit, £10. Local Americana band
The Pharcyde Sat 6 Sep, Brudenell Social Club, £17.60. Hip-hop innovators with plenty of wit & soul.
56 Health & Fitness
Kirkstall Harriers will once again host their annual race, the Kirkstall Abbey 7, on Sunday 21st September.
Starting and finishing in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, this 6.7 mile multi terrain race, is open to runners of all abilities and speeds. It takes a scenic route along canal and riverbank to and from the Abbey and all finishers will be rewarded with a goody bag and a bottle of beer!
Once again the race will support Sue Ryder Care Wheatfields through runners donations and the ever popular sandwich and cake stall. The main race will start at 10am, with a Mad Monk Meander one mile fun run at 9am, and the junior (under 17s) race at 9.25am.
For further details, visit www.kirkstallharriers.org.uk/ Online entry is available via Racebest at https://racebest.com/
The Kirkstall Abbey 7
Cycling? Get Your Position Right!
The Grand Depart gave cycling in Yorkshire a fantastic
boost! Leeds already had numerous cycling clubs, teams
and individuals on its roads, but having the world’s
biggest bike race start from outside the Town Hall has
attracted even more riders to our roads.
As a physiotherapist (and being married to a cycling fanatic), I have met many cyclists who ride and race at all levels. I know people in their 70s who still train daily and race every week, as well as children competing locally.
Cycling is a great way of getting and keeping fit, even if you don’t want to compete or train hard. Like any form of exercise there are precautions you should take and things you need to be aware of.
For example, a rider’s position is of paramount importance – for speed, ease, and very importantly, for the sake of your body. Regardless of the style of bike and the material it is made of, you need to ride in the correct position.
At North Leeds Physiotherapy I offer what’s called a ‘Bike Fit’ for cyclists, both new and seasoned. Bike Fit is tailored to you to ensure you’re sitting correctly and to help prevent injury and discomfort. Of course, if you are training hard, competing, are new to it or new to exercise in general, I’m here for any discomfort that might ensue!
Exercise is great for the body – for losing weight, building strength and keeping mobile as you age, but there is no hiding the fact that sometimes it hurts. Don’t let this put you off. Physiotherapy will help you get started properly and also aid healing. And remember - it’s never too late to start.
Sarah Beldonwww.physio-leeds.com
Cycling is a great way
of getting and keeping fit, even if
you don’t want to compete or
train hard. Like any form of
exercise there are
precautions you should take and
things you need
to be aware ofThis 6.7 mile multi
terrain race, is open
to runners of all
abilitiesPictured: The cycling Beldon family
The trio is using the race to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, which provided care to Simon and Greg’s brother, Nick, who passed away in 2007 from throat cancer.
They will be pedaling alongside the likes of Question of Sport captain Matt Dawson; Winter Olympics skeleton gold medallist Amy Williams; Cowboy Builders presenter Dominic Littlewood; celebrity chef Jean-Christophe
Novelli; and former British World Cup alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott.
Paul, who rides for a local cycle club, is hoping to better his top 50th finish in last year’s inaugural event that netted more than £3.5m for charity.
“Raising money to thank those who cared for Nick is the inspiration behind taking part in this amazing festival of cycling”, said Paul. “Thanks to the Tour de France, and Yorkshire’s hosting of le Grand Depart, it has once again captured the public’s imagination and is being staged on a far bigger scale this year.”
To support Paul, donations can be made via ‘Paul’s Page” at www.justgiving.com
Paul Lehan, a director of Castlehill Estate Agents in Headingley, together with fellow director Simon Ketteringham and his brother Greg, is taking part in the RideLondon-Surrey 100, a road race challenge that takes in much of the route and leg testing climbs made famous by 2012 Olympic Games, on Sunday 10th August.
Paul is
hoping to
better his
top 50th
finish!
58 Health & Fitness
It’s been quite a year so far for Matty Lee (16) from Chapel Allerton, who dives for City of Leeds Diving Club and Great Britain. Not only is he is a Junior European double champion, but he was also runner up in the Leeds Sports awards for Young Sportsman of the Year, and a winner in the Young Team category along with his diving team mates for their performance at the Junior Europeans in Poznan, Poland.
In the British Gas National Cup in January (a senior competition) he came third behind Tom Daley in the individual 10m event, just missing out on Silver. In the 10m synchro event, Matty and his partner lead the competition with a whole dive.
On the strength of his individual
and synchro performance Matty was catapulted on to the world diving stage to take part in the FINA Diving World Series (second only to the World Championships). This consisted of a number legs in diff erent locations around the world. The fi rst was held in Beijing where Matty and his synchro diving partner (Dan Goodfellow from Plymouth) unexpectedly came away with a bronze medal. They went mainly to experience the senior world stage - both of them still being junior divers. They took another bronze medal in Dubai.
In the third leg in London they couldn’t quite get into the medals, but they beat their personal best score. “Competing in London was one of the best experiences I‘ve ever had”, said Matty, “being in front of that home crowd cheering you on is something I’ll never forget!”
The fi nal leg was in Moscow – no medals but another great performance. To come back with two medals from the fi rst outing on the world stage is quite an achievement.
On the strength of his performance at the World Series Matty was selected to join Team England to compete at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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and synchro performance Matty was catapulted on to the world diving stage to take part in the FINA Diving World Series (second only to the World Championships). This consisted of a number legs in diff erent locations around the world. The fi rst was held in Beijing where Matty and his synchro diving partner (Dan Goodfellow from Plymouth) unexpectedly came away with a bronze medal. They went mainly to experience the senior world stage - both of them still being junior divers. They took
In the third leg in London they couldn’t quite get into the medals, but they beat their personal best score. “Competing in London was one of the best experiences I‘ve ever had”, said Matty, “being in front of that home crowd cheering you on is something I’ll never forget!”
The fi nal leg was in Moscow – no medals but another great performance. To come back with two medals from the fi rst outing on the world stage is quite
On the strength of his performance at the World Series Matty was selected to join Team England to
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The national charity ‘Join In’ recently launched a group of Local Leaders in the Yorskhire area.
Join in emerged out of the London 2012 volunteering legacy and helps UK grassroots sports clubs to attract more supporters and volunteers from their communities by matching people to fun, interesting and rewarding volunteering opportunities at clubs in their area.
Local leaders, or JILLs, are encouraging people to volunteer in sport, through volunteering themselves at the Tour de France, park run and all sorts of local sporting events, and sport
event organisers and sports clubs are urged to get in touch and register with them so that they can fi nd volunteers for them too.
If you would like to become involved with volunteering in sport, please get in touch with your most local ‘JILL’, Jill Buckley (yes she really is called Jill!), and let her know what you would like to do, or what you need for your club or event.
For more information, visit the national website at www.joininuk.org/ or fi nd them on Facebook at Join In Yorkshire, on Twitter @JoinInWY, or email Jill at [email protected]
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A new choir giving adults with neurological
conditions the chance to discover their voices was
launched recently by Leeds Community Healthcare
NHS Trust.
Working in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, Parkinson’s UK, Carers Leeds, Multiple Sclerosis Society and Arts@Trinity, the Trust is inviting patients and their carers to join the weekly group and sing songs that everyone will enjoy.
“I decided to set up the choir because many people I work with were asking whether one existed for people with neurological conditions”, said Wendy Neill, speech and language therapist at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. “I am passionate about giving people ‘a voice’, and an opportunity to meet new people in a fun, friendly environment. Many of the people I work with are older and don’t get many opportunities to socialise. It will also give their carers a welcome break and an opportunity to access support
from others in the group.”Members don’t need to have
any experience, just a passion for singing and enthusiasm to be part of this inclusive choir. Percussion instruments will be available for those preferring to use these as their musical vehicle.
The group is free to attend and meets every Tuesday from 6.30 – 8pm at Holy Trinity Church on Boar Lane. For further information, contact 0113 220 8528 or [email protected]
Giving Voice is a national campaign that aims to demonstrate how speech and language therapy can make a diff erence to people with speech, language and communication needs, their families, and the wider society. For more information, visit www.givingvoiceuk.org
New
LS16
Rhino
GroupGraham and Simon
Littler, Russell Fox and Phil Dixon recently started a new supporters’ group for Leeds Rhinos – LS16 Rhinos.
One of their main aims is to provide a meeting place to discuss all things to do with Rugby League - especailly Leeds Rhinos. They intend to hold occasional meetings on Monday nights at the Lawnswood Arms on Otley Road. Over 80 people attended their fi rst meeting, and Leeds Rhino star, centre Joel Moon, was on hand to take part in a special Q&A..
LS16 Rhinos also recently organised a minibus to a match in Warrington and will definitely be running other trips over the Pennines.
To find out more about what they are up to, email them on [email protected], tweet @Leeds16Rhinos, or join the discussion on facebook.
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to smile, eat and talk normally again! Job done!”
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Leeds Athletic Netball Club Juniors are celebrating
their most successful season ever!
At the recent National Club Finals, the U-16 team, coached by former Wales international Jo Davies, achieved 4th place, losing by only one goal in the 3rd/4th play-off against Sutton Royals.
“Playing netball for Leeds Athletic gives me the opportunity to have fun, keep fit and meet new people in a fiercely competitive environment”, said Captain Lucy Lister, who has been playing for Leeds Athletic since she was eight years old. “It’s a game I intend to play for the rest of my life!”
Coached by John Hipshon, the U-14s finished a creditable sixth. The U-12 team, coached by Beccy Lewis, demonstrated their potential to follow in the older players’ footsteps at the Yorkshire Festival, when the first team collected the winners’ trophy.
“It has been a proud few weeks for Leeds Athletic”, said
Head Coach, Anna Carter, who is also head coach of Yorkshire Jets Superleague netball team. “Both players and coaches have worked incredibly hard all season and their success is well deserved. It is wonderful to see girls having so much fun whilst progressing with such enthusiasm on the netball court.”
For more information about Leeds Athletic netball club, visit www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk Trials for next season will be held on Sunday 31st August. The deadline for applications is Saturday 9th August.
If you want to improve your netball over the Summer and learn from some of the best coaches in the region, Yorkshire Jets are hosting Summer camps at the Grammar School at Leeds from the 28th – 31st July and 18th – 21st August. Both camps are suitable for girls aged 8 – 14. Further details can also be found at www.leedsathleticnetballclub.org.uk
Sponsored by Leeds Festival (Festival Republic), the club is proud to be one of only two in the country to boast a ‘Top Six’ national placing for both the U- 14 and U-16 age groups.
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Tackling Prostate Cancer Inequalities
On average, 461 of men in Leeds are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year and 117 die from the disease. Despite being the most common cancer in men, those affected or at risk of the disease continue to face a number of injustices, particularly when it comes to awareness of risk and access to treatments, information and support.
Prostate Cancer UK has launched a report outlining the five key injustices and is calling on the government to tackle the inequalities around awareness, age and ethnicity, and ensure that all men have access to the best possible treatments and information.
“Prostate cancer kills one man every hour but men continue to face an uphill struggle on a number of fronts”, said Greg Mulholland at a recent campaigning event. “I want to ensure that all men in Leeds North West are armed with the knowledge of their risk of prostate cancer, and that those living with it have everything they need to tackle the disease head on.”
The report is part of the charity’s Men United campaign has seen nearly 200,000 people sign up to join the fight against the disease.
For further information, visit www.prostatecanceruk.org/inequalities
Hope Pastures Hobby Horse ChallengeAs part of the Leeds Big Fun Run on Saturday 23rd August, Hope Pastures
is hoping to gather together the largest herd of hobby-horses ever!
They will supply hobby-horses, but if you’d like to make an even greater impression, there will be a prize for the ‘best dressed’ hobby-horse so you might like to bring your own.
This is a 5km fun run (or walk!) will take place in Roundhay Park and is suitable for all the family. All they ask is that you get as much sponsorship as possible for you and your hobby-horse. Sponsorship forms are available from the sanctuary, or they can help you set up a Justgiving page. There will be a prize for whoever raises the most money on the day.
Everyone who takes part is
invited to a party with the ponies at the sanctuary afterwards! To register, email [email protected] and they will send you all the relevant information.
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Leeds is a good place to be this Summer – with all that’s going on for children it would really be
hard to be bored!We decided to take a quick look at what was on offer during August and were amazed with the variety of options – and many of them are absolutely free!
The city’s museums all have fantastic programmes: Take in Tall Tales, Science and Playtime, and Magic and Mystery at Abbey House; Muddy Monkeys and Mini Dragons at Kirkstall Abbey; Steam Days and Water Fun at Armley Mills Industrial Museum; Myths and Legends at Leeds City Museum. There are different things on every day of the week and for all the different age groups.
Infl atables, arts and crafts, the media workshop bus and tent activities are all free at Leeds City Council’s Breeze on Tour,
aimed at young people up to the age of 19. The Challenge Zone includes an obstacle course, rock climbing, pillow wars, Sumo, Battlestorm and Gladiator, and the Performance Zone will be hosting Breeze has Talent competitions. There is also a Fairground Zone and refreshment stalls where you will need a little money. Some activities have height restrictions.
In the Sport Section you can have a go at Five-a-side, Keeper save, Speed and Target shot, and there’s coaching in a variety of sports.
Breeze on Tour will be at Roundhay Park on 6th & 7th August; West Park RUFC in Bramhope on 11th; Kirkstall Abbey on 13th & 14th; Farnley Park on 19th; Yeadon Tarn on 23rd and Armley Park
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Lotherton Hall is hosting a Summer Sixties Picnic on Sunday 10th August (11am - 3pm) with retro games, live music, BBQ, children’s entertainment, and much more! Learn how to look after the birds and museum objects during Conservation Week (4th – 10th August); Take on one of their challenges during Lotherton Challenge Week (11th – 17th August); and join in their ‘End of Summer Fun’ from 25th – 31st August.
The Romans are Coming! Leeds City Museum is hosting free activities from 26th – 29th August to explore the museum’s Roman collections in advance of the fabulous new exhibition Roman Empire: Power & People, which arrives at the museum in September, featuring over 160 stunning pieces from the British Museum.
Travel free and in vintage style to Thwaite Mills and Armley Mills Industrial Museum on Sunday 31st August – Leeds
City Transport Vintage Bus Running Day. The 1950s & 60s buses will leave every 15 minutes from New York Street, adjacent to Leeds Bus Station, from 10.30am – 5pm.
Stockeld Park (between Leeds and Harrogate A661) is a great family destination, with indoor and outdoor play – practice your skating on the roller rink, explore the Enchanted Forest fi lled with interactive playgrounds, bounce around on giant infl atables, whizz about in go karts and try the electric scooter trail. You can also search for naughty gnomes in the Giant Maze and, if you are inspired to be creative, you can try your hand at some free crafts.
August 1st is Yorkshire Day and there will be a Giant Tea Party, entertainment, treasure hunt and magic shows in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research. Stockeld Park is open daily 10am – 6pm (8pm Saturdays) until 1st September. Further details from 01937 586 333, www.stockeldpark.co.uk Fountains Abbey near Ripon offers Wild Art Workshops, Pond Dipping, Deer Watching, Busy Bees, and Den Building, on top of just visiting this gorgeous National Trust Site. Call 01765 608888 to book or visit www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
Hope Pastures’ popular Pony Days are on Monday 4th, 11th, 18th; Thu 7th, 14th, and 21st August, 10am – 3pm (cost £26). Children spend a day caring for the ponies – including grooming, plaiting manes and tails, leading the ponies and having lots of fun. There are also games, quizzes and activities in the visitor centre between stable activities. It is the closest thing to actually having a pony of their own!
There are also Pony One-to-Ones on Wednesdays throughout August,10am-12noon, when you can meet and groom the ponies. There will also be guided tours of the sanctuary, treasure hunts and lots of other things going on. It is free to visit and take part in the fun, and just £3 if you wish to have a session with a pony. Spaces with the ponies are limited – so book with [email protected] to make sure you get a place.
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Lineham sleeps 28, with four young people to a room. CRB checked staff will look after them, alongside the writing tutors. You can also attend as a day visitor, if staying over doesn’t appeal.
The programme includes fun writing games, getting to know you activities, writing workshops with a guest tutor, and outdoor surprises (they have animals and even grow their own vegetables!). They will be staging their own cabaret, and telling late night ghost stories.
The cost is just £35 including all meals, workshops and accommodation (£10 per day day visitors). There is a reduced rate
for two or more from the same family and for those on means tested benefits.
For further information, contact Ilkley Literature Festival on 01943 601210 or [email protected] Places will be allotted on a first come, first served, basis.
Ilkley Literature Festival is running a residential Summer School for young people who love writing from Friday evening 29th August until Sunday afternoon 31st August at Lineham Farm, a lovely, converted farmhouse round the back of Golden Acre Park.
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The children spent the morning with former national cycling champion Chris Young and cycling coaches Mike Healey and Peter Charlton, at the Richard Dunn cycling track in Bradford. They received coaching in hill climbs, sprints and cornering on hairpin bends, then all took part in timed events in the afternoon.
At the end of the day the winners were presented with coloured jerseys – Lucien was
awarded the Yellow Jersey for being the leader throughout; Isabel won Green for the sprint, and Olivia won the Red and White Polka dot for the hill climb. James Unsworth won the White and Red for being the most aggressive rider, Seb and George took the White Jersey for best youngest riders and Jessica the Pink for being the best female rider.
Froebelian star reporters Holly and Ella acted as newsreaders and interviewed children and members of staff about the day’s events. said
“All the children had a fantastic day”, said Miss Suggitt, Year 2 and PE teacher. “Our thanks go to the coaches and one of our parents, Mr Cuming, who helped to organise the event.”
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Inspired by the courage shown by a classmate with Cancer, twelve Richmond House School pupils, aged from three to 11, took part in a 43 mile Mountain to Coast bike ride in torrential rain to raise money for Children with Cancer UK.
Twenty nine people in all took part – 12 pupils, 12 parents and a support crew of five. The mile ride started at Old Parkhead Station on Stanhope Moor, 1,500ft above sea level, and finished at Crusoe’s on Tynemouth Beach.
The route mainly followed the path of an old disused railway line, which closed in 1963 and is predominantly off road.
The atrocious weather conditions tested the youngsters to the limit but they were determined to get to the finish line. One child was heard to say: “I would give up now and go on the minibus is it wasn’t for my sponsorship money and for the children with cancer.”
“The distance these young children travelled is in itself a major achievement, but the more outstanding achievement is that they never lost sight, of what was driving them to finish this challenge” said Mike Winterhalder, parent and organiser. “The conditions which they endured to finish this challenge, spurred on by their classmate’s ordeal, is the most amazing factor.”
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Keen geographers from local high schools came
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researching a topic close to their hearts – where to
find the best mobile signal.
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) recently hosted the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) workshop for Year 8 pupils, following the introduction of GIS into the Key Stage 3 curriculum this year. Pupils from Harrogate Grammar School, Allerton High School, Roundhay School and The Farnley Academy all took part.
Unusually for a school day, the pupils were instructed to have their mobile phones switched on and to hand. They walked around the GSAL campus noting the strength of the signal for the different mobile networks at specific locations, before using GIS software in the IT suite to map their findings and analyse what might be causing the variations.
The session was led by Mark Smith, GSAL’s head of biology, and Steve Dunn, teacher of geography, who coordinate the GIS project at GSAL.
Mark said: “We chose to map mobile phone signals for our GIS activity as it’s a real life concern for the pupils. They respond well to learning methods that make use of technology and enjoy seeing the subject matter brought to life with the help of GIS. With GIS new to the KS3 curriculum we intended the day to be a learning opportunity for teachers and pupils alike.”
Steven Ashford, geography teacher at The Farnley Academy, said: “This is a great opportunity to see how GIS is used in a different school and share ideas, now that we are trying to embed it into the curriculum from year 7. KS3 are so good with computers that they take to GIS easily.”
GSAL is designated a ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the UK’s leading provider of GIS, ESRI UK, in recognition of the school’s innovation and expertise in the use of GIS technology.
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David Stone, Paralympian Gold Medal winner, and Greg Mulholland MP cut the ribbon to start the celebrations. Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, made a special appearance and loved talking to the children between the races. And, Keith Senior of Leeds Rhinos was on hand to present medals to the winning athletes.
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Lawnswood Hosts Sports Festival for Local Primary Schools
Lawnswood School recently hosted a fantastic sports festival for Key Stage 2 pupils from local primary schools at Leeds Met sports facility, Beckett’s Park.
The children received coaching in long jump, discus, javelin, shot-put and high jump. For some it was their first opportunity to race on a professional track. Lawnswood Sixth Form students were also put through their paces and showed off their skills in field events.
Special guests were on hand to add to the occasion, including Leeds Rhinos star Ian Kirke and the Rhinos’ and LUFC mascots Kop Cat and Ronnie the Rhino. A
special mascot race crowned Kop Cat as the sprint champion!
The participating schools were: St Chads,
Springbank, Weetwood, Ireland Wood, Kirkstall St Stephens, Iveson, Hawksworth Wood, and Shire Oak. The winning school was Kirkstall St Stephens, followed by Shire Oak and Weetwood Primary. All children were presented with certificates and a specially designed Sports Festival drinking bottle as a memento of a fantastic event.
Lawnswood School is committed to working in the local community, supported by Friends of Lawnswood School Association. Their next major collaboration will be the annual Art & Design Exhibition in October.
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School recently received a ‘good’ rating after a two day Ofsted inspection early in June. Inspectors said that standards at the school ‘are high across a wide range of subjects’ and that ‘the majority of students make good progress’.
Over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the oversubscribed school in Meanwood. Last year 71% passed fi ve or more GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and mathematics and inspectors commented that ‘current Year 10 and 11 students are confi dently set at least to match the same high standards’.
The report praises the school’s leaders for their ‘relentless focus on teaching, resulting in higher standards and faster progress’. And, the school’s work to keep children safe is described as outstanding.
Head teacher, Elizabeth Cox, said ‘I am very pleased that the report congratulates our pupils on their high achievement in English, mathematics, religious education, languages, geography and history.’
The school was applauded for its ‘strong focus on academic subjects’…. ‘Over double the average proportion of students are successful in achieving
the English Baccalaureate (GCSEs at grades C and above in English, mathematics, science, a language and a humanities subject)’.
David Murray, chair of governors at the school, said: “The inspection team recognised signifi cant recent improvements and approved our plans to raise standards even further. They highlight many outstanding aspects of Cardinal Heenan in the report. I am proud to be a governor of this successful school.”
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Adel Badminton Club meets Mon, 8pm at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. A mixed & a men’s team in Leeds & District Badminton League. New members welcome. If you have some experience go along on Monday. Details: Chris 225 9426, Dave 267 0572
Adel Crown Green Bowling Club (next to Adel Church). Bowling Apr – Oct. New members welcome. Details: Phil 267 6152, www.adelbowlingclub.co.uk
Adel Squash Club meets at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. A fun/competitive way to keep fit. Details: Jon Hodgson 07761 608598, or for Racketball John Bennett 267 0761, www.adelsquashclub.com
Adel Tennis Club Anyone for tennis? Enjoy social or competitive tennis on 3 carpet & 2 tarmac courts. ATC is ideally situated on the AWMA sports ground next to Adel Church. All standards welcome. Junior coaching available. Details: John Micklethwaite 267 4071
American Football (Non-Contact) Flag American Football team seeks players of any age, ability or gender to play casual & competitive events. Weekend training sessions. Total beginners welcome. Details: Kyle [email protected]
Badminton Anyone? Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30 – 9.30pm, Trinity University, Horsforth. Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532
Bramhope Bowls Club Social bowling, friendly & league matches. Experienced players & beginners welcome, Good social activities. Details: Stewart 267 3311, Jaci 267 9761
Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details: Stewart 267 3311
Briggate Morris is looking for new dancers & musicians for next year’s dance season. Try it for free! Female dancers from ages 8 – 80, all abilities. Practice Mon 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Horsforth. Details: [email protected]
Charity Football Tournament Emmerdale & Crypt 7s football tournament Sun 3 Aug, at Farsley AFC. All male teams (over 16s) - corporate, local, pub teams- welcome. Family entertainment, food, music, stalls & celebrities. Entry £75 per team. Details & entry forms: Cheryl 245 9061, [email protected]
Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 267 1522,
Flag Football is a 5-a-side non-contact version of American Football. New players welcome, no experience required. Practice on Woodhouse Moor. Details: [email protected], www.leedstornadoes.com
Great North Run Sun 7 Sept. World’s most iconic half marathon. St Gemma’s has 75 places available. Get in touch today! Details: Becky Hole 218 5505, [email protected]
Holt Park Bowls Club Farrar Lane, LS16. Crown Green bowling is for everyone. Super sport for the whole family, good fun & good exercise. New members welcome. Details: Jim Mcquade 225 4503
Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players for North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 2014-15 season. Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark Bramfitt 07970 863483, [email protected]
Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed, 6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Club takes part in events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK. Details: [email protected]
Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club Friendly, welcoming club with most reasonable membership rates. Details: Roger Harris, 07806 789580, [email protected]
Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you disabled or have a condition where swimming could help? LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active. Safe & relaxed environment. Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035
Leeds City Korfball Free sessions Mon, 6.30pm at Bedquilts playing fields, Adel. Look for the big yellow baskets! Details: [email protected]
Leeds Naturist Group meets Sat, 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio. Identity documents required on 1st visit. Details: www.leedsnaturistgroup.com [email protected]
Like to Walk? Join group that meets 10am Tues twice a month for 10 – 12 mile walks. Details: Richard 267 3623
Lower Wharfedale Ramblers invite walkers who are not members of Ramblers to join them for weekend walks on Sat or Sun in July & August. Starting at 10am, each walk will be approximately 10 miles. Details: www.lower wharfedaleramblers.co.uk
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Meanwood Cricket Club (2nd oldest club in Leeds!) is looking for new players. Running 2 sides in Wetherby League. Situated next to Myrtle Tavern, Parkside Rd. Details: Rob Guthrie (1st XI Capt) 07552 6755880, Matthew Ross (Vice Capt) 07968 776263
Meanwood Park Bowling Club welcomes new members. Details: Margaret Butterworth 274 7076
Phoenix Folk Dancers Wed 8 – 10pm at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). If you enjoy a ceilidh or barn dance, try English Country Dancing. Beginners welcome & you don’t need a partner. Details: 01943 467851
Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. New
members welcome. Members from all over Leeds. Annual membership £8. Details: 01943 430657
Spartan Race Ellington Banks, Ripon Sun 28 Sept. This 5 Mile, 15 challenging obstacle race is a great opportunity to take on something new & raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Centre (registration £35, minimum sponsorship £200). Details: 206 8620, [email protected]
Yorkshire Plusnet Marathon in York 12 Oct. St Gemma’s has 20 places in this sold out marathon. Great course for a first marathon or for those wanting a PB! Join Team St Gemma’s! Details: Becky Hole 218 5505, [email protected]
Smile for Miles Sat 20 Sept. Six mile sponsored family walk from St Gemma’s, Moortown, to Roundhay Park & back. Celebrate someone special to you & raise funds for patient care. Entry £5 (children U-12 free). Free hot drink & cake! Details: 218 5505, www.st-gemma.co.uk
St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club The club plays in Headingley & runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Looking for new players. Details: Paul 07795 154444, www.stchadscc.com
St Chad’s Tennis Club Play tennis all year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917
Yorkshire Marathon Join Team Leeds Mencap on 12 Oct! Places limited so get in touch! Details: Fahad Khan 858 2029, [email protected], www.leedsmencap.org.uk
ARTS & CRAFTS
Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon, 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. New members welcome. Details: Jeff 01423 508867
Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat/Sun 23/24 Aug: Kaili Fu will demonstrate how to paint a traditional Chinese landscape, magnolias, lychees with birds. 10am - 4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, [email protected]
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Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios, Westroyd Pk, New St, Farsley LS28. Details: www.farsleyartclub.org.uk
Headingley Flower Club meets 1st Fri at St Chad’s Parish Hall, Otley Rd. Details: Mrs Young 267 9445
Horsforth Art Society meets 7.30pm Wed at The Studio 15 Back Lane. 6 Aug: acrylic painting with Peter Reynolds – trees. 3 Sept: Charles Kelly watercolour demonstration - wet wildlife theme. Also open Mon 10am – noon; Tues & Thurs 1.30 – 3.30pm. Non members welcome. Details: 258 8492 www.horsforthartsociety.wordpress.com
Life Drawing Art Group Mon 7 – 9pm at HEART Bennett Rd. Headingley. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models. Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179
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Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat. Everyone welcome.
Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat, 9am – 12.30pm in The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane.
Horsforth Farmers’ Market (sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together) 2 Aug, 9.30am – 12.30pm in St Margaret’s School car park, Town St.
Nearly New Sale Babies, Toddlers & Mums-2-B Sat 13 Sept,10am – 12 noon at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. 50+ stalls including room selling St Gemma’s shops donated items. Entry £1. Details: Jenny 218 5565, [email protected]
Vintage Fair Sat 6/ Sun 7 Sept, 10am – 4pm St Gemma’s Hospice, Moortown. Award-winning Vintage Fair featuring retro clothes, jewellery, home wares, vinyl & collectables. Visit the Vintage Team room, have a vintage makeover, or get your items valued by Leeds auctioneer Gary Don! Details: Danielle 218 5580
West Park United Reformed Church Coffee Morning (Spen Lane) 1st Sat, 10.30am. Bacon butties & toasted tea-cakes. All welcome
GROUPS/CLUBS
Adel Bridge Club meets Fri, 7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed. Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405
Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood. Local news, events etc. Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com
Adel & District Horticultural Society Autumn Flower & Vegetable Show Sat 30 Aug 2 - 4.15pm at Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane. Entries from non-members welcome. Details of classes etc. Sylvia Halliday 267 1708
Adel Lodge meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David Hancox 228 0771
Aire Valley Dolls House Club meets 2nd Mon. New members welcome. Details: Natalie Wilson 287 6272, airevalleydollshouse.blogspot.co.uk
Cookridge Camera Club meets most Wednesdays in Cookridge Village Hall. Details: Richard on 2301853, www.cockridgecameraclub.co.uk
Cookridge Gardening Club Annual Show Sat 13 Sept. Classes for flowers, fruit, veg, craftwork, embroidery, knitting, cooking, photography, & children’s section. Photography classes: Le Grand Depart, Field of Poppies, 50yrs Britain in Bloom, Back garden, & Insects. Details: Martin Tyas 261 2471, Katherine Hill 267 1858
Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Enrolling now for new season (Oct ’14 – Apr ’15) at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall. Showings 2nd Wed each month, 7pm (refreshments & chat 6.30pm). 7 films just £20, 5 films £17. Details: Shirley (Sec) 267 2464
Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets Mon 7 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall. Details: 0787 656 2686, www.u3asites.org.uk/cookridge
Delicious Bites Cookery Club Tues 12 – 2pm, 24 Regent Tce, Hyde Park. £2. Creche £1 extra. Details: 07402 515516, [email protected]
Friends of Hunger Hills Woods meet 2nd Sat from 10am on Hall Lane on to carry out various practical tasks in the wood. Please wear suitable clothing & gloves. Details: 258 3140, www.hungerhillswoods.org
Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st Sat to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided. Details: Alan Mann (Secretary) 07901 656886, friendsoflawnswood [email protected]
Greenpeace Leeds meets 1st Mon, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www.greenpeace.org.uk/groups
Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School. Details: [email protected] , www.holtparktra.btck.co.uk
Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7pm at St Margaret’s Hall & Thurs 1pm at Grove Methodist Church Hall. Good car parking & no stairs! Visitors welcome. Details: Mrs Zoe Bent 258 1580
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Horsforth in Bloom meets Sat 2 Aug, 10am in Horsforth Museum to plan Bric-a-Brac Sale on Sat 6 Sept. Details: 258 3521
Horsforth Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in the Stable Block behind Horsforth Musuem. New members welcome. Details: 258 9149, [email protected]
Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Speakers & time to socialise. Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907
Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri 8 August, 1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion. Details: humanwritesinleeds.wordpress.com
‘I’m From Meanwood’ Community group for anyone in Leeds 7 or surrounding area. Photos & memories of old & new Meanwood. Over 1,000 photos. Details: I’m From Meanwood on Facebook
Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached. Improve your social life & make new friends. Not a dating agency. Details: 217 1747/ 267 0282, www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com
Kirkstall Community Garden Grow your own food, learn new skills & share ideas with others. All welcome. Free access to educational resources & growing facilities. Free membership. Volunteers welcome. Details: [email protected]
Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome. Details: 285 2522
Leeds Budgerigar Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm at Troydale Recreational Club, Troydale Grove, Pudsey, LS28 9LA. Old friends & new members welcome. Details: Ronnie Simpson 252 0976, www.leedsbs.webs.com
Leeds Caledonian Society New members welcome. Details: www.leedscaledonians.org.uk
Leeds Cat Rescue rehabilitate lost, neglected cats & kittens. If you can offer a cat a home, please contact them. Details: 268 0488, [email protected], www.leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk
Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple – includes all events & admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show. Details: Pat 225 0030, www.leedshs.org.uk
Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, [email protected]
Leeds Oxfam Group Abseil Sun 17 Aug. Putting the fun into Fundraising! Abseil down the Parkinson Building, Leeds Uni & help Lift Lives for Good. Details: [email protected], website or facebook
Meanwood Valley Partnership Local people helping to preserve, protect & enhance the Meanwood ValleyDetails: www.meanwoodv alleypartnership.co.uk
Mercury Movie Makers Weds, 7.30pm at Rawdon Conservative Club LS19 6NL. For would be filmmakers & camcorder owners. Learn how to create images & action to impress family & friends! Friendly, advice on equipment & help with video problems. Details: www.mercurymoviemakers.com
Robert Craven Bridge Club meets Fri, 7 – 10pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. New members welcome. Tuition available for at least four players if required. Details: Ewart 267 8001
Rotaract 18 – 30s club meets 2nd & 4th Wed, 6.45 Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate. All welcome. Details: Tony Cleminson 07779 007671, [email protected]
The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 01943 463332
Yorkshire Animal Shelter Many cats & kittens desperate for new homes! Donations welcome. Details: 07968 817803, www.yorkshireanimalshelter.org.uk
MUSIC
Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir of children & older members of the community meets Mon 3 – 4pm at the school. Singing modern & traditional songs. Looking for more adults! Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500
Fairfax Singers Mixed Voice Choir bringing you some lovely music. Repertoire includes songs from the shows, madrigals, spirituals & other sacred pieces. Bookings being taken for 2015. Details: 01274 597024, 01943 877464, www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk
Jazz Improvisation Group meets alt Fri, 7.30 -10pm in Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town St. Opportunity to play jazz to your heart’s content. £5. Details: Dominic Moore [email protected]
Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly, community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity UC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Betty Emberton 267 6529
Instrumental Jazz Workshop - alt Sat 2.30 - 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7. Classes for people who want to play jazz & improvise. Work towards playing at Jazz Café. Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson [email protected]
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James Farrell Concert Band rehearses Tues 7.45 – 10pm at Dewsbury Rd Social Club. Friendly community band playing show/film music, marches & more. New players welcome. Current vacancies for trumpet/cornet, horn, tuba & percussion. Details: 293 1779, www.jfconcertband.com
Leeds People’s Choir meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Leeds, singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation & peace from around the world, under direction of singer Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful. New members welcome - no auditions! Details: www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk
Phoenix Concert Band Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds (Grade 6+ level) Details: [email protected], www.phoenixband.co.uk
Seven Jazz Voices Choir meets alt Mon 7-9pm at Inkwell 31 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton LS7. Fun blues, jazz, cuban & gospel numbers, led by jazz singer Nicki Allan. £5. Details: Jean Watson [email protected]
Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat, 10am – 12.30pm. Friendly, informal orchestra of adult learners. All abilities welcome. Specific beginners group. Details: www.ylss.org
Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details: Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, [email protected]
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Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 – 1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4.50. Details: 267 5510
Lively Singing Group for people with dementia & their carers. 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments. Details: Alzheimer’s Soc 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511
Luncheon Club for Over 60s meets Tues, 12 noon Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275 1592
Meanwood Luncheon Club meets Thurs, 12.15pm Meanwood Methodist Church (next to Waitrose). 3 courses £5. Details: Anne Matthews 268 1131
OPAL (Older People’s Action in the Locality) supports over 60s in Cookridge, Ireland Wood, Tinshill, Holt Park, Adel & Bramhope. Activities include exercise classes, coffee afternoons, luncheon club, shopping trips & drop-in. Details: 261 9103
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St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50. Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917
St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club Delicious home-cooked meal just £4. To book, contact Mary Burnell 267 1742
STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher Hill, LS16 5BG. Activities
& outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds.org.uk [email protected]
Willows Tuesday Club Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth area. Don’t feel lonely come & join us. Details: Jean 258 3449
SPIRITUAL
Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Variety of daytime & evening groups. Details: 275 4989
Adel Methodist Church (corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am, incl Junior Church.
Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services: 10am Morning Worship. Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues.
Buddhist Meditation Classes in Leeds City Centre & Horsforth. Details: 265 2118, [email protected],
Catholic Churches Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption,
Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www.ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk
Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am Morning Worship. All ages welcome. Crèche facilities & refreshments. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.
Drop-in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun- 6.30-7.30pm) at Brahma Kumaris, West Park, LS16. Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds
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Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm at The Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8. £3 - £5 suggested donation. All welcome. Details: 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com
Hare Krishna Programme Tues 7 – 8.30pm Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6. Mantra Meditation, Kirtana Yoga, Enchanting Music, Ecstatic Dancing, Discourses on Bhagavad Gita & great vegetarian food. All welcome. Details: 07726 688778, [email protected]
Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Service 9.30am. Short Mid-Week Service Thurs 10.30am. Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.
Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church 70 Headingley Lane. Sunday service 10.45am. Details: www.headingleystcolumba.org.uk/
Holy Trinity Meanwood Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style). 2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome. Details: 275 7885, www.holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk
Horsforth Churches Together will be supporting holiday activities for children in Horsforth this month. Next meeting 3 Sept, 7.30pm in Central Methodist Church, Town St.
Kagyu Buddhist Group Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Drop-in meditation class practicing calm-abiding, reflective meditation suitable for all. £4. Details: 01282 841570, [email protected], www.dechen.org
Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org
Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 31 Aug, 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. LS2. Free lecture: ‘Heaven or Hell - the Unconscious & its Impact on Psychic Life’, examining the role played by the unconscious mind to effect
transformation from nature animism of Neolithic era via shamanism to the rise of organised religion.
Meanwood Methodist Church (junction Stonegate/ Meanwood, Monk Bridge Rds) Sunday Worship 10.30am with Holy Communion on 4th Sunday. Wide range of children’s, young people’s & seniors activities during week, incl. senior’s luncheon club, Mothers & Toddlers, folk dancing, scout & guide groups Details: [email protected]
Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk
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Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services 10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details: 275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org
Leeds Vineyard meets Sundays at Headingley Methodist Church, LS6 3HZ.10.45am for coff ee, 11am start – all welcome. Details: 245 9111, www.leedsvineyard.org
Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofl eeds.org.uk
Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 & Friends’ Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16 6AN Details: www.leedsquakers.org.uk
South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley. Lively services Sunday 10.30am (+ Junior Church) & 6.30pm.
St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner 10.30am Sunday services. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. All Welcome.
St Chad’s Church, Far Headingley Sunday Services 8am (1st, 3rd, 5th Sun), 9.30am & 6.30pm. Parish Praise (worship for all ages) 2nd Sun, 9.30am. Warm welcome for all. Mid week services too. Details: Parish Offi ce 274 4322, www.stchads.co.uk
St John the Baptist (Church Lane, Adel) Mon 4 Aug 2pm: WWI Commemoration Event – stories and poems from the Great War about Adel families, followed by churchyard walk. Sunday Services: 8am, 10am & 6.30pm; Wed 11am. Details: Mrs Val Crompton 225 9142
St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd, Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.
St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service; Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm. All welcome. Details: www.st-michaels-headingley.org.uk
St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6. Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofl eeds.org.uk
Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur). Details: 265 2118, [email protected] www.meditationinleeds.org
West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane. Sunday Worship 10.30am with crèche. Communion 1st Sun. All welcome. Babies & Toddler Group Tues 10 – 11.30am.
Drinks & biscuits 50p. Details: 278 5373
SUPPORT
Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details: Pat 275 7694
Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Infl ammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families. Regular meetings. Details: 0845 130 6809, [email protected], www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds
Dementia Café 2nd Mon of month, 1.30 - 3pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre. Chance to talk to people who are living with dementia. £1. Details: The Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727
Diabetes UK Support Group meets 1st Mon, 7 – 9pm at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, except bank holidays when it’s 2nd Mon. Speakers on diff erent aspects of diabetes. All welcome. Details: 07840 686618
Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon, 7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Geraldine 01943 873843/ 07740 649082
IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow suff erers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held. Details: [email protected], www.letscureibs.com
Leeds Coeliac Group off ers advice & support to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Visit their stand at Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Rd. LS17 Sat 2 August pm & Sun 3 Aug.
Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Over 300 members. New members welcome. Details: 07895 515471
Leeds Samaritans Confi dential, non-judgemental support 24 hours for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090
Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA) Respite care for families with children with complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Looking for volunteers to join Management Committee as Trustees. Details: 216 5133, [email protected]
Little Hiccups Outreach is a support network for children with a disability and their families. Run by parents. Details:07831 230741, [email protected], www.littlehiccups.co.uk
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Marigold Wellbeing Centre Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions 2 Saturdays a month at Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate. Details: Karen 01937 573166, John & Ann 274 9074. www.marigoldwellbeingcentre.org.uk
Open Door Café For people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Details: 231 1727
Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd Wed, 2pm St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown. Details: Linda Thompson, 01943 461640
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam Bower 258 8143
SNAPS (Special Needs & Parent Support) welcomes families of children with special needs to Sat support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Take part in hydrotherapy, swimming, dance & coff ee. Details: 07964 847 775, [email protected], www.snaps-vol.org.uk
Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualifi ed instructors. Mon, Wed & Thurs. £3. Details: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@
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TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
Forum 2000 meets Wed mid Sep – mid May, 10am - noon Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth. Interesting talks & discussion. Autumn Programme in libraries now. Details: 258 3521, [email protected]
Free Talks on Homeopathy Details: 278 3174, lesley-burton.co.uk
Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest speaker & regular telescope nights at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome. Details: [email protected], www.leedsastronomy.org.uk
Leeds Salon & The Tetley present series of debates in Sept on ‘What Does it Mean to be Human?’ 4pm. 6 Sept: ‘Have we still got soul?’ 13 Sept: ‘Are we just another ape?’ 20 Sept: ‘Should we be happy?’ 27 Sept: ‘What Happened to Agency?’ £3. Book via [email protected]. Details: www.leedssalon.org.uk
New Art Discussion Group 1st meeting Tues 29 July, 6pm at the Packhorse. Subsequently will meet every 1st to discuss a diff erent prominent artist each time. Relaxed opportunity to have a drink, meet new people & exchange ideas.. Details: Text Vince 07804 191189 re attendance.
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Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 11 Aug, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: Is history objective? Details: talkingallowedinleeds.wordpress.com
U3A Leeds has over 24 interest groups held in various locations. Fortnightly Tues talks, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club, Stonegate Rd, LS17.
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WOMEN’S GROUPS
Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New Women’s Institute meets 1st Thurs, 7.30 – 9.30pm St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills & have a good old chin-wag! Visitors welcome. Details: Jill 07984 287803
Cookridge WI Lively, mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane. Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome. Details: [email protected]
Horsforth WI meets monthly, 7.30pm in St.
James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062
Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs (except Jan). Thurs 7 Aug, 10.15am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Leeds (next to Samuel Taylor’s). Talk entitled ‘The Russian Job’ by Veronica Bird OBE. £3. Friendly group supports local charities. New members welcome. Details: Joan McShane 225 1166
University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or graduates. Regular
events. Details: www.university ofleedsladiesclub.co.uk/
Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.org/leeds
White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Mon 8 Sept. Come along & find out how to enjoy speaking in public. Details: [email protected] or Facebook.
Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs, 1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.
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Don’t Act Your Age Social improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm. All welcome. Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722
Friends Hunger Hills Woods Annual Treasure Hunt Sun 10 Aug. Meet 2pm on Hall Lane opposite children’s playground. Search for clues in the wood to find the magic word that opens the Treasure Chest.
Hope Pastures Summertime Special & BBQ Sun10 Aug, 5 – 9pm. Relaxed, enjoyable evening includes welcome drink, buffet, DJ, quizzes, raffle & auction. Tickets £16 (accompanied children free). Book now as tickets limited! Details: [email protected]
Hope Pastures Weetwood Lane/Ring Rd. Sun 24 Aug: Yard Induction & Training for Volunteers, 9am – 12 noon. Register on website. Sat 30: Community Help Day 10am – 3pm – help with maintenance work & gardening. Details:
Learn about life in Horsforth around WW1 Enjoy walking trail along Long Row & Town St. with information displayed along route. Second trail around Horsforth Cemetery with over 50 memorials to those who died during WWI. Trail guides available at Horsforth Library & Horsforth Museum. First trail 2 Aug.
Meeting Rooms for Hire at Paxton Horticultural Society, Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB. One large hall & 2 smaller rooms that can be hired separately or opened up to make one larger hall. Private parking, disabled facilities, well equipped kitchen. Ideal facilities for business training. Details: Doreen Sergent 266 5237
Open Your Garden for St Gemma’s Show off your garden this Summer & raise money for St Gemma’s. Open your garden on a date of your choice & the hospice will provide all the help & support you need. Details: Jenny 218 5565, [email protected]
Oxfam Quiz Wed 20 Aug, 8pm in Cafe at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Questions about books, music, films & other stuff. £1 to enter. Prizes to win!
St Gemma’s Classic Car Rally Sat 9 Aug,10am – 3pm at Temple Newsam. Fabulous day out for car enthusiasts
in association with the Leeds MG & Classic Car Club. 100 classic cars, ‘Best in Show’ trophy, stalls, entertainment. Details: Jenny 218 5565, [email protected]
St Gemma’s Winter Ball Sat 29 Nov. Truly magical evening at LUFC Centenary Pavilion. Fizz reception, sumptuous 4- course meal, entertainment & band... & all for just £45pp. Details & tickets: 218 5565, [email protected]
St John’s Church, New Briggate, is looking for volunteers! Roles include welcoming visitors, explaining the history & organising events. Great opportunity to join national heritage organisation (Churches Conservation Trust) & meet people with a passion for history & heritage. Details: 07867 974738, [email protected], www.visitchurches.org.uk
Unwanted Bicycles, Wheelchairs, Crutches Rotary Club of Calverley collects on behalf of PhysioNet & Margaret Carey Foundation. Any condition. To be refurbished & exported. Details: Mike 236 0481, [email protected]
Volunteer at HEART Headingley! Meet new people. Add experience to your CV. Be part of this lively, popular community resource. Whatever your skills, there’s a role for you! Details: Liz 275 4548 (leave message), www.
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Sentimental items welcome.
Reupholstery specialists. Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.
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Examples of local work we did recently.
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G. HORNE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD“Quality workmanship at a fair price”
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What We Do:Domestic re-roofs & repairsSlating & tilingBuilt-up feltGutteringSoffits & fasciasChimney repairs
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