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06 An Alternative Approach to Improving Transport on the A660North West Leeds Transport Forum believes that improvements to the public transport on off er could be achieved much more cheaply, quickly and with less impact on local communities.

16 A Book of MemoriesCaroline Fields has compiled a book of memories of the City Varieties Music Hall.

In This Issue

Boff Whalley Puts the Spotlight on Unsung Suff ragettes

Red Ladder Theatre presents ‘Wrong ‘Un’, at City Varieties - a northern suff ragette’s story.

Operation Move More! Get moving in 2014. Ease into fi tness with achievable goals and activities you enjoy

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Dear Readers, First of all, have a Wonderful Christmas and may the New Year bring you

everything you wish for!To prepare for a great 2014, we’re suggesting everyone gets moving! Don’t be too

ambitious with your New Year resolutions, set realistic goals and aim to be healthy and fi t. If you’d like to inject a little excitement into your life, St Gemma’s has some great challenges you can undertake.

We have a quick chat with Boff Whalley, whose latest play ‘Wrong ‘Un’, a one-woman show about the suff ragette movement is at City Varieties on 23rd and 24th January. The West Yorkshire Playhouse recently launched it’s Spring/Summer season and it looks really exciting. And, thanks to help from many of our readers, Caroline Fields’ ‘Book of Memories’ of City Varieties has been published and is now available at the theatre.

There is still concern about the plans for a trolleybus on the A660 and an alternative approach is suggested as plans for a Public Enquiry in the Spring progress. Development opposite the Parish Church in Adel is also worrying residents.

Don’t forget to get your news and notices to us as soon as you can for the February edition – absolute deadline is 6th January for editorial (10th for advertising).

Very best wishes from all of us.Kind regardsCarole, Jack and the team

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hilst supporting the development of a public transport system that meets Leeds’ ambitions as a world class city, NWLTF believes that the concept of a trolleybus system running in parallel with the bus services and having its own separate stops is inappropriate on the A660 route. Accordingly, NWLTF has submitted a 20 page objection to the TWAO (Transport & Works Act Order) which identifi es several inadequacies in the proposal including: misleading claims for its impact, mistakes in the analysis, failure to meet stated policy objectives, damage to amenity and use of inappropriate technology.

NWLTF believes that substantial improvements to the public transport on off er could be achieved much more cheaply, much more quickly and with much less deleterious impact on local communities. Implementation of these proposals could begin almost immediately and improvement of the conditions on the A660 could be seen within months instead of in six years.

Following an assessment of the problems and opportunities in the A660 Sector, NWLTF has identified improvements which would:

• increase the use of public transport by improving the quality of travelling experience and reducing journey times;

• help to deliver an integrated and

coordinated public transport service; • use modern and environmentally

friendly bus technology; • reduce traffi c congestion and

consequent pollution, improving air quality; • ensure that the road environment

encourages walkers and cyclists.Whilst: • avoiding signifi cant disruption

to economic activity• avoiding signifi cant damage to

townscape and heritage assets; and• supporting the economic

regeneration of areas of the city most in need.

Most of the changes could be introduced without controversy and without needing to wait for government approval or funding. Those aspects which might not be universally popular or which require substantial investment (though much less than is envisaged under the TWAO) clearly need further consideration but this need not delay the implementation of the other aspects. Fuller information is available on the NWLTF website www.nwltf.org.uk

NWLTF would be pleased to hear from residents who feel that their knowledge and expertise could assist at the Public Enquiry which has been announced for Spring/Summer 2014, please email [email protected]

The North West Leeds Transport Forum (NWLTF) is a grouping of residents’ associations and local businesses in North West Leeds.

08 LIFE AND STYLE

A year later he was apprenticed to Sir Peter Fairbairn, his uncle (by marriage), at the booming Wellington Foundry in Leeds, which made machinery primarily for the textile trade, but also cranes and other heavy equipment. He spent six years learning the business in Britain and Europe before being taken on as a partner, responsible for the machine department and in charge of up to two thousand men. Peter Fairbairn was another talented Scottish incomer who had made his fortune in Leeds. After his death, his son Andrew and Thomas ran the Foundry.

Thomas had time and money to pursue his sporting interests: riding and hunting; polo (he belonged to the exclusive Hurlingham Club); and above all mountaineering. This was a time when wealthy young men and women were discovering the thrills and challenges of climbing in the Alps. Contemporary photographs show intrepid British climbers, in everyday clothing and with minimal equipment, tackling terrifying ascents. The prestigious Alpine Club was founded

THOMAS STUART KENNEDY (1841-1894)Engineer, Mountaineer, Music Lover

He was born in Lancashire in 1841, the son of Peter Kennedy from Glasgow, one of the many enterprising Scots who left their homeland to seek their fortune. Peter first settled in Feldkirch in Austria, where he established a lucrative textile business, retiring in his forties with a substantial income. He admired the Austrian education system (all his workforce could read and write, unlike in Britain) and the high standard of European technological training, unavailable here. So, when Thomas was 15 and interested in everything mechanical, he was sent to Geneva and Hanover to study engineering.

in London in 1857, and Thomas was a founder member. In 1862, he and two others were the first to conquer the Dent Blanche, one of the most difficult of the summits, and he made a brave attempt to climb the Matterhorn.

In 1865, Thomas married Clara Thornton, daughter of a wealthy Kent mill owner, in Canterbury Cathedral. They shared a love of music and romantic architecture. The following year he commissioned the distinguished architect Edward Welby Pugin, known for his Gothic churches, to design a huge, elaborate house for them in a country setting in Meanwood. He produced a fantastical design, with gables, gargoyles and soaring chimneys. Known first as Carr House, then Meanwood Towers, it still survives, peeping above the treetops, but converted now into flats, its chimneys reduced, hemmed in by modern housing. It was a grand family house, but there were to be no children.

Thomas and Clara were both keen amateur musicians and Clara had taken up the organ, so Thomas commissioned a full-scale organ for her – an ambitious, expensive, project. In 1866, with his old friend, the physician (Sir) Thomas Clifford Allbutt, Thomas visited the organ works of the famous Schulze brothers in Paulinzelle, Germany, and Edmund Schulze agreed to build a ‘house’ organ to Thomas’s specification. Letters flew to and fro over the next two years, while Thomas’s ideas changed and developed, until in 1869 the organ parts were tenderly transported to Meanwood, and Edmund Schulze spent several months installing the massive, complex organ in the new organ house – a picturesque wooden building large enough to seat 800 (no trace of

it now). The famous organist Samuel

Sebastian Wesley was persuaded to give the first recital, but insisted that only the Kennedys and Dr Allbutt should be there! Over the next few years Clara played the organ for her own pleasure and for guests – while Meanwood people listened outside – but sadly she became too ill to play, the organ started deteriorating, and Thomas had to sell it.

Thomas retired in 1882, with a huge inheritance from his father. He and Clara moved to Wetherby, where he kept a stud of horses and had his own private engineering workshop. He died in 1894 aged 53, after years of heart trouble, while Clara lived another 18 years. Their magnificent organ, after a brief period in Harrogate, was resold and donated to St Bartholomew’s Church at Armley where it remains today, one of the city’s musical treasures.

There was plenty of conspicuous wealth in Leeds in the mid nineteenth century. The entrepreneurs who had built Leeds’ great industries, like

Kitson, Gott, Marshall, Fairbairn, often from humble backgrounds themselves, passed their fortunes on to the next generation, who grew

up with wealth and privilege and could indulge their expensive passions. Thomas Kennedy was one of this group, and his story still resonates.

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In addition, Swarthmore has received funding from the Lloyds TSB Foundation to hold free taster sessions, designed to engage with people in community settings, at various venues across Leeds. Staffed by a talented team of tutors and organised by Sue Bowden, community organisations can request these sessions, which cover

a range of subjects, including Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Music, IT and Life Skills.

Sue also runs free Chat and Create sessions in Swarthmore’s coffee bar. These take place every Tuesday, 4 – 6pm during term

time and 10am – 12 noon during school holidays. The sessions are open to all, there is no need to enrol, just drop in.

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West Yorkshire Playhouse Announces New SeasonWest Yorkshire Playhouse recently announced its programme for the New Year and, once again, it looks like we are in for an exciting ride.James Brining has drawn up a programme that brings some of the best classic theatre to The Playhouse stage, mixed with a large tranche of locally based stories and performances.

Hence you have ‘Of Mice and Men’ re-imagined by Mark Rosenblatt in partnership with Mississippi-based musician Heather Christian and designer Max Jones (28 Feb – 29 March), rubbing shoulders with an Alan Bennett Season which includes a range of his work beginning with ‘Enjoy’ (May/ June) directed by James Brining, and including ‘Untold Stories’, directed by Mark Rosenblatt, and ‘Talking Heads’.

The Threepenny Opera comes to The Quarry in April/May in a co-production with Graeae, the UK’s foremost disabled led theatre company, Nottingham Playhouse, New Wolsey Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre, bringing Brecht’s classic bang up to date. Then in June Maxine Peake makes her debut as stage writer with her inspirational play ‘Beryl’ about Morley cyclist Beryl Burton - timed to coincide with Yorkshire’s Tour de France celebrations.

‘Refugee Boy’, based on Benjamin Zephaniah’s powerful and insightful novel, returns in February. Last year it played to critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences. If you missed it, be

sure to catch it this year.‘Lulu – A Murder Ballad’

(28 Jan/ 1 Feb) is an Opera North/ Playhouse co-production where The Tiger Lillies, an extraordinary three piece band with a large cult following, bring their distinctive style of live performance to the Courtyard.

Then there are the popular events that turn areas of the Playhouse and beyond into buzzing, exciting, creative arenas for innovative work, including Transform, the Playhouse’s annual festival that re-imagines what theatre can do; A Play, A Pie & A Pint, a platform for short, original plays; Open Season - for communities passionate about theatre and performance; and, The Playground - a regular

scratch night offering artists and audiences an opportunity to explore new work.

A diverse selection of touring work complements in-house productions, such as Denise Van Outen’s hilarious one woman musical comedy ‘Some Girl I Used To Know’ (Jan - Feb); Talawa Theatre Company presents Errol John’s ‘Moon on a Rainbow Shawl’; Northern Broadsides bring a Deborah McAndrew play ‘An August Bank Holiday Lark’; Gecko present the intimate and funny ‘Institute’; plus there’s Phoenix Dance Theatre and Vincent Dance.

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Leeds Photographic Society recently held its annual

dinner at Sandmoor Golf Club, which was followed

by the judging of the Robinson and Awmack Trophy

competitions.

Memories of City VarietiesLast year, Caroline Fields approached North Leeds Life on behalf of the Friends of Leeds City Varieties Music Hall. They were planning a Book of Memories and wondered if we could invite our readers to get in touch.

Well they did! Caroline, the editor, received dozens of memories and set about squeezing them all into the book. It is full of lovely memories – not only from those who attended shows, but also those who appeared in them, including numerous famous names like Ken Dodd, Roy Hudd, Barry Cryer, Nicholas Parsons, Kaye Mellor, Barbara Windsor and Barbara Taylor Bradford.

The Book of Memories is a fascinating, colourful, 120 pages of City Varieties history by the people who created and enjoyed it. It’s available from the City Varieties box offi ce priced at £9.99 (£12.99 with postage)

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hese two competitions, one for printed and one for projected images, test photographers’ ability to produce images on a variety of diff erent subjects. Competing photographers each enter three images of different genres, such as wildlife, landscape or people & portraiture. The images are assessed by a qualifi ed judge, who critiques the images before announcing the winners. This year, Norman Robertson took fi rst place in the projected image section, whilst Tim Munsey won the print competition.

The society runs an interesting schedule of talks and lectures on various photographic themes. Recent subjects have included panoramic underground photography by caving photographer Paul Fretwell, and the Pennine landscape

photography of Holmfirth photographer Andy Leader.

Events for January include a talk by Jose Closs on her uniquely artistic and inspirational photography.

The society meets most Tuesdays, 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, LS8 (there are no meetings 24th or 31st December). For further information visit www.lps1852.co.uk/ for fi nd them on Facebook.

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Alan Ayckbourn remains one of Britain’s most prolifi c and popular modern playwrights - and a favourite with Adel Players.

Now the North Leeds theatre company is preparing to perform ‘If I Were You’ - a role-reversal comedy drama written in 2006, and directed by Mike Andrews. It will be staged ‘in the round’ at Adel Memorial Hall, LS16 8DE, from Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th January, starting at 7.30pm.

A year ago, Adel Players run of the hilarious ‘Bedroom Farce’ sold out, and they have entertained audiences with nine other Ayckbourn plays down the years.

In this latest offering, the dysfunctional Rodale family is at risk of falling apart - until a remarkable event forces furniture showroom manager Mal and his wife Jill to re-evaluate their own relationship, and their bonds with son Sam, daughter Chrissie and son-in-law Dean. Will this curious change drive them crazy, or repair the cracks in their marriage?

Tickets (£8) are available from 0113 275 5585, or www.adel-players.org.uk

Adel Players’ October production - Noel Coward’s ‘Nude With Violin’ - was a huge hit with audiences, while April’s ‘Ghosts’ by Henrik Ibsen was named Best Play at the 2013 Wharfedale Festival of Theatre awards.

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rong ‘Un’, written by Boff Whalley and presented by Red Ladder Theatre at City Varieties on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th January, is a northern suff ragette’s story.

It tells of the adventures of Annie Wilde, a Lancashire mill girl galvanised by a rousing mixture of injustice, conviction, self-doubt and fear on her journey from schoolroom to prison cell and beyond in a musical drama that draws on class, privilege, hope and disappointment in wartime England.

This one-woman show, starring Ella Harris, has already received rave reviews around the country. First performed as part of the Leeds Big Bookend Festival in June 2013, it returns to Leeds for two hotly anticipated performances.

We caught up with Boff to ask why he had chosen the suff ragette movement for his play.

“The centenary of World War I was approaching and I knew that everywhere would be awash with information focusing on the soldiers. The suff ragette movement was taking place around the same time. I bumped into a friend in Chapel Allerton and mentioned that I was going to write a one-woman musical about it.

“It just so happened that her grandma was a suff ragette and her parents had a suitcase full of stuff – incredible stuff ….letters from Emmeline Pankhurst and Churchill, medals, press cuttings about her imprisonment and force feeding – all because she had damaged a painting in the National Gallery.

“The story I wanted to write needed to be about one of the thousands of suff ragettes whose stories had never been told, not one of the famous ones. There were thousands in Lancashire and

Yorkshire who never got a mention but were also imprisoned and force fed. Ella, who I had always had in mind for the part, brings their story to life.”

After three decades with the band Chumbawamba, Boff has thrown himself into his new career of writing plays with music. Theatre still has a place for radical politics and he is currently working on two projects with local unions – one on the Miners’ Strike, featuring three sisters and how they deal with it, the other on dock workers. He has also written a fascinating book on protest walks all over Britain, which are full of local history.

O’Hooley & Tidow

Red Ladder’s show at City Varieties will be rounded off by the wonderful O’Hooley & Tidow, who were Best Duo fi nalists at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Belinda and Heidi write and perform unusual and thought-provoking songs of wry social observation, love, loss, darkness and humour. Boff has also co-written some songs for their latest album ‘The Hum’ and will join them on stage for a fi nale with Ella Harris.

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A former News24 journalist, Les got the idea for a WW1 novel set in 2017, whilst standing on the touchline at a children’s football match! It is his first proper work of fiction. Apart from working at The Sun, he also used to pen lines for Shane Ritchie, Terry Wogan, the pages of Loaded magazine and Chris Evans.

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Gaucho: Sunday Feasting that’s a Cut Above

For years restaurants and gastro-pubs have offered the Sunday roast experience to those who are eager to feast but not too keen on the cooking. We heard Gaucho were offering a Sunday Feast,

aimed at families and groups with something to celebrate together, and decided to try it out.

For their Sunday Feast you pre-order your main course for the whole party and are given the choice of Whole Yorkshire Rotisserie Chicken, 1kg Argentine Sirloin from the grill, Boned and Rolled Roast Suckling Pig or Whole Leg of Swaledale Rotisserie Lamb. We opted for the sirloin – Gaucho’s way with beef is hard to resist.

Stepping down into the restaurant (Gaucho is situated below ground at the top of Park Row) we found its Sunday afternoon ambiance to be surprisingly relaxed. Although a little dark, we soon realised that the focus was definitely on the food. Our charming and exceedingly knowledgeable server, David, presented us with a board containing the raw cuts of the beef they offer explaining the characteristics and qualities of each and which would suit our flavour and texture preferences, as is standard at Gaucho. We’d already selected the sirloin days before, but such was David’s enthusiasm, and so thorough his knowledge, we didn’t have the heart to cut him short.

For starters we shared two

Ceviche Samplers – Ecuadorian Ceviche (shrimp, roasted tomato and pepper sauce, onion and coriander), Tuna Tiraditos (wasabi, aji Amarillo, soy, maize canacha and avocado) and the Shrimp Agua Chilli (green jalapeno, coriander, lime and cucumber soup), all of which were utterly delicious, particularly the piquant tang of the Agua Chilli.

Then on to the main event. As promised, the sirloin arrived perfectly cooked medium-rare, the fatty crackling having seeped into the meat to give a

deliciously succulent juiciness and richness of flavour. This was accompanied by chimmichurri roast potatoes (chopped parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes which offered an exotic spin on the traditional roasties), a very generous helping of fresh seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and a wonderful Malbec gravy.

With Malbec being the perfect accompaniment to beef and the grape a speciality of Argentinian wine producers we opted for the Vina Patricia, a beautifully smooth and

As

promised,

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arrived

perfectly

cooked

medium-

rare

velvety red from Gaucho’s own vineyards.

Although our appetites were adequately sated by this point we decided that to pass on desert would be doing an injustice to the entire experience

and so we requested the desert sampler plate between the four of us (a taste being the most we could manage). This consisted of salted dulce de leche cheesecake, strawberry clafoutis, and chocolate and

hazelnut dacquiose cake, all intensely flavoursome but not too heavy, and enjoyed with some quite outstanding coffee.

It was a thoroughly delightful afternoon. The food, drink and service were all flawless. What a great way to enjoy a cosy, intimate Sunday dining experience with family and friends. Excluding wine, the bill came to around £150 for the four of us.

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Kirkstall Brewery Wins Sainsbury’s Listing

The beer won the listing after Kirkstall entered the product into the ‘Sainsbury’s Great British Beer Hunt’, which gave brewers across the country the chance to enter products in the bid to win a regional or national listing at Sainsbury’s.

“We’re lucky to have developed a reputation for quality very quickly thanks to a very supportive local community”, said John Kelly of Kirkstall Brewery. “A listing with Sainsbury’s is a further endorsement and we’re delighted!”

“It’s great to hear that a major retailer like Sainsbury’s is supporting local suppliers in this way”, said Rachel Reeves MP “It gives great exposure to the brewery and I know the beer will be a hit with customers across Leeds.”

Sainsbury’s Beer Buyer Jack Rutherford added: “We’re passionate about supporting local suppliers and the ‘Kirkstall Dissolution Extra IPA’ was a big hit with our judges. We hope it’s a big success with our Yorkshire customers too.”

We’re lucky to have developed a reputation for quality very quickly thanks to a very supportive local

community

listing with Sainsbury’s is a further endorsement and we’re delighted!”

hit with our judges. We hope it’s a big success with our Yorkshire customers too.”

Kirkstall Brewery recently won a regional listing in 16 Sainsbury’s stores across Yorkshire with its ‘Dissolution Extra IPA’ beer. The brewery, based on Wyther Lane, beat over 150 breweries across the UK to win a six-month contract.

Pictured: John Kelly, Rachel Reeves MP and deputy store manager, Gill.

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A string of council-managed buildings, including all the city’s libraries, sports centres and museums, have all signed up to the scheme. Organisers would now like more private sector venues to come forward and help make the city as safe as possible for its vulnerable residents.

“More than 200 people with learning disabilities have already become members of the scheme”, said Carol Benson, Leeds City Council’s Safe Places co-ordinator. “They tell me they feel safer knowing there are places they can go if they need help.”

Adults who join Safe Places receive a distinctive wristband and an emergency contact card, which has space for the details of three emergency contacts.

“The scheme has been operating since last summer and it’s been encouraging to see the growing number of places around the city where adults with learning disabilities can go if they become distressed for any reason”, said Councillor Adam Ogilvie, LCC’s executive member for Adult Social Care. “It’s important that they feel able to live their lives as independently as possible. To do so, it’s important that they know they have a safe place to turn to if something happens that they might fi nd diffi cult or distressing.

“I would urge as many businesses as possible to sign up for the Safe Places scheme and help to make Leeds a city where every resident feels safe.”

The Leeds Safe Places Scheme is led by Leeds City Council Adult Social Care in partnership with West Yorkshire Police and Leeds and York NHS Partnership Foundation Trust.

Businesses interested in taking part should contact 0113 378 1919, [email protected] or write to Leeds City Council Learning Disability Community Support Service, Roseville Skills Building, 65 Roundhay Road Leeds LS7 3BQ.

A Safe Place to Go

Anyone travelling through Headingley and on towards Far Headingley, Weetwood and West Park will be aware of the unique ambiance of the area. Weathered stone walls with massive gateposts, mature trees that cast dappled shadows, even a horse trough, all provide the area with a very special character.

Indeed, St Chad`s Parish Centre promotes itself as a ‘City Community Centre in a Village Green Landscape’. Our beautiful trees are a vital part of that landscape. At least 400 of these trees are in danger of being felled and more will be lopped if the proposed trolley bus system goes ahead.

Replacing mature trees with saplings will not compensate for their loss. Opposite St Michael`s Church, the oak sapling planted to replace the famous Shire Oak is growing well, but it will be hundreds of years before it is able to provide the kind of shade under which the early Headingley settlers, once met.

Our trees are a vital part of this much loved and historic landscape and the prospect of losing them is devastating. We must preserve the leafy lanes of Headingley not only for ourselves, but also for future generations.

Patricia BelfordDrummond/Churchwood Residents` Association

Preserving Our Landscape for the Future

Leeds City Council’s Safe Places Project was

launched just over a year ago with the aim of helping

adults with learning disabilities cope with distressing

incidents when they are out and about.

Businesses that sign up for the scheme are trained by people who have learning disabilities themselves. Venues are then given a Safe Places sticker to display in their window, so those with learning disabilities know they can go there for support if they need it.

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Happy New Year!

I would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your families a very happy New Year

World War 1 Commemoration

There are a number of ways that residents can secure funding to help mark the Centenary. The Heritage Lottery Fund (www.hlf.org.uk) has a range of grants which can be used for educational projects.

The Arts Council is working with the Heritage Lottery Fund and cultural organisations can

CLLR BARRYANDERSONAdel & Wharfedale Ward

The fi re brigade, or as we must call it for short West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority, is suff ering budget cuts and needs to come up with some cost savings. Its latest ruse is to charge for persistent false alarms and it may soon be a case of three strikes and you are out, or rather billed.

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A report to councillors assures us that its new charging policy is a cost recovery situation and not income generation. Perhaps next time you fi nd yourself at the supermarket, think in terms of cost recovery rather than income generation and paying suddenly becomes a much more pleasurable experience.

To be fair, the brigade clearly has a problem and it’s mainly due to malfunctioning automated alarm systems. In 2012, just 228 non-domestic premises were responsible for no fewer than 1,663 call-outs over and above their permitted quota of three. Twelve generated more than 20 call-outs apiece and one accounted for no fewer than 44 false alarms.

We learn that 41 were hospital buildings, 21 care homes and nearly a third educational establishments and, had they been charged for their excess call-outs the fi re brigade would have generated £582,000.

Surprisingly there’s no mention

anywhere of one obvious alternative. Now you won’t know this but it costs £350 an hour, plus of course VAT, to call out a fi re engine. When you think about the cost of children’s parties, including an entertainer, room hire, and the all but mandatory goody bags, £350 plus VAT for the opportunity of having a gleaming silver and red fire engine attend instead has its attractions.

Supplied complete with fl ashing lights, siren and a fully equipped crew, a fi re engine’s not a bad alternative. It would be popular with the kids, the birthday boy or girl gets to dial 999, and above all it helps defray the brigade’s costs.

It seems that for some though their New Year resolution should be to get that alarm system fi xed and, talking of the festive season, perhaps I can wish everyone a peaceful, alarm free, Happy New Year!

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The Community Covenant Grant Scheme was established to fund local projects that bring together the civilian and armed forces communities. It focuses on local initiatives and is administered regionally. Visit www.gov.uk/community-covenant-grant-scheme

In addition to these, there will be a range of activities and events in Leeds’ Museums and Libraries.

Holt Lane Closure Consultation

There were 56 responses to a recent consultation I held with residents around Holt Lane – 43 of these were against any type of closure, and 13 in favour of either a partial or full closure. On that basis I cannot recommend that Highways close Holt Lane at

any point along its length. Other comments included having better highway maintenance of the lane and a reduction of the speed limit. I have asked the Council to look at this and I am discussing regular road maintenance with them.

Annual Community Safety Report.

The recent Annual Community Safety Report for 2012/13 indicates that crime is down. Burglary is down 32% from the previous year, criminal damage down 21%, and theft from and of vehicles is down 24%. More needs to be done because just one victim of crime or anti-social behaviour is one too many. Victims of crime need to see that something is being done to reduce crime and the fear of it in the community.www.barryanderson.yourcllr.comTwitter @barryanderson19

A peaceful, alarm free,

Happy New Year!

The recent

Annual

Community

Safety

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2012/13

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that crime is

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It is hard to overstate the importance of the Local Development Framework (LDF) to the future of our communities. It is an opportunity to seriously consider how our community should grow over the coming years, and the impact that development might have on it. I believe that we need to defend our green fields here in North West Leeds, to ensure they are still here for future generations to enjoy, with development being sited on more appropriate and sustainable brownfi eld sites.

Greenbelt land is fundamental to protecting our countryside and maintaining the character of our

area. Unfortunately, our green fi elds are under threat from developers and we need to stand together and fi ght to conserve them. I have always defended our Greenbelt land and have argued that brownfi eld sites and empty properties across the city should be developed fi rst. This is the main point I made to Leeds City Council during the Local Development Framework consultation. The proposed developments of luxury housing in LS16 will not ease the demand for aff ordable housing and will strain our local infrastructure to breaking point. I have recently objected to three proposed large developments and would urge local

residents to do the same.I have also been actively

campaigning to keep the green fi elds at the former Leeds Girls High School site for community use. The Victoria Road sports facilities are one of the few large green spaces in Headingley and Hyde Park Olympic Legacy is fi ghting to keep these open for the public. This group has been working tirelessly to bring these much needed sports facilities back into community use.

We need to identify what is most important to us and not allow development on sites that are most valuable to our community. That is, in my opinion, what the LDF is for. We need to look at what our community needs, what it will need in the future, what we need to add, and fi nd an overall plan to make a sustainable, forward looking community.

I hope you have a lovely Christmas and I wish you all the best for 2014.

MPGREG MULHOLLANDMember of Parliament for Leeds North West

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Lord Mayor of Leeds recently popped into the Cardigan Centre to officially launch the centre’s new champions scheme and open the new reception area. The celebration coincided with the Centre’s AGM which also showcased activities at the centre.

The new champions scheme encourages the local community to get involved by donating either time or money.

‘We’ve been working hard to make our services accessible to as many people as possible”, said CEO John McKenzie. “We were thrilled the Mayor took time out of his busy schedule to support us.”

The Cardigan Centre is a multi-purpose community organisation with over 20 years’ experience of community work. Established in 1989, it has developed a range of services to meet the needs of the ever-changing, diverse communities it serves. It currently receives sponsorship from Headingley Sainsbury’s. For futher information call 01132 749 959

The Cultural Partnership Group, part of Leeds City

Council’s Peer Support Service, recently won the Arts

in Health Award at the Love Arts Leeds Festival.

Mayor Opens New Reception at Cardigan Centre

he group, for people in the early stages of dementia and their carers, runs a programme of activities at arts and heritage venues, including the West Yorkshire Playhouse, the Leeds Museum Discovery Centre and the Leeds Central Library. A recent project saw them sharing their favourite memories of hit musicals at West Yorkshire Playhouse; and their current series of Wild World workshops is looking at animals and the natural environment at the Leeds Museum Discovery Centre.

“Everyone involved with our cultural partnership is very proud that we’ve won this award”, said Deborah Marshall, a peer support co-ordinator. “Our partnership work with the Playhouse has given participants a chance to meet with some of the cast and the partnership has supported the creation of our own theatre programme.”

“The aim is to open up opportunities for people living with dementia to engage with the arts, history, new learning and reminiscence in a supported

environment.They can re-engage with

things that were important to them and may have been lost through dementia. Confi dence, wellbeing and self-esteem are improved for many attending the group.”

“The Cultural Partnership is a wonderful example of some of the fun and innovative work being done by the service and they thoroughly deserve this award”, said Councillor Adam Ogilvie, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care. “Our peer support service plays a hugely important role in reassuring those with dementia that there is support there from people with a real understanding of what they are going through.”

The Love Arts Awards recognise the contribution of people, groups and organisations in Yorkshire who have made a difference to people’s mental wellbeing through the arts.

For more information on the council’s peer support service, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/residents/Pages/Dementia-care.aspx

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Central Yorkshire County Scouts have occupied their campsite in Bramhope for 79 years and, in that period, the facilities and accommodation have been expanded to accommodate the ever increasing number of Scouts who visit the site throughout the year.

It is estimated that 15,000 visitors pass through the entrance annually – some to use the on-site facilities, some to camp under canvas, some to use the overnight accommodation. Inevitably it was recognised that the future performance of the campsite was at risk unless a major issue was addressed – a new Sewage Treatment System and Toilet

Block extension. Costings were obtained totalling £90,000. The Treatment System has been installed and work is currently progressing in respect of the Toilet block.

Eric Muir, a member of West Yorkshire Freemasons, Allerton Lodge No 3047, was a regular visitor to the camp in his youth and proposed submitting an application for funding to the Provincial Grand Master’s Fund of the Province of Yorkshire, West Riding. This was accepted and a cheque for £5,000 was presented to John Smallwood, County Commissioner, by W Bro Allen Ross, Worshipful Master of Allerton Lodge.

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Rachel from Lily’s of Bramhope gave a demonstration of Christmas wreath making, with some great professional tips for creating eye catching Christmas decorations that were affordable and adaptable.

“I’m really excited about the new group”, said Sue Henry, president of Bramhope Rolling

Scones. “The level of interest so far has been amazing.”

Her aim is to maintain the traditions and values of the WI and make it relevant, accessible and fun for the women of Bramhope. She feels this is a great opportunity for women to make new friends and learn new skills over a good natter, a drink and of course a scone or two, and would particularly like to encourage the younger women of Bramhope to get involved.

The group will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Bramhope St Giles Church Hall. A packed and varied programme is planned for the next year. New members and visitors are very welcome. For further details, contact [email protected]

There was a real buzz in The Loft at the Fox and Hounds, Bramhope, recently when the new Bramhope Rolling Scones WI was formally endorsed by Helena Harrington, Chair of the West Yorkshire Federation of the WI.

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EnviroMET Helps to Clean Up Batcliffe Woods Leeds Met Students’ Union’s Environmental Volunteering Project (EnviroMET) recently established a partnership with three different local residents’ associations and The Conservation Volunteers at Hollybush. Their first project, backed by Leeds City Council Inner Northwest Area Committee, was to work alongside local residents to clean up Batcliffe Woods, Headingley.

“Hopefully this project will make a huge impact on the way Leeds Met students are viewed by the local community in Headingley”, said Mary Frankland, EnviroMET project co-ordinator. “By working alongside resident associations and local charity groups such as The Conservation Volunteers, students will begin to feel a part of the area in which they live.”

Activities included coppicing, pruning trees, and removing waste and litter. “Events like this demonstrate the desire of students to get involved in a positive fashion in their local communities and also shows a wider concern for key environmental issues “, said Christopher Baird, LCC Environmental Services Co-ordinator. “Bringing students together with local residents can only help to heal what can at times be a difficult relationship.”

Jim Kieran, who lives on St Chad’s

Drive and has been a member of the Beckett’s Park Residents’ Association, found it refreshing to see students engaging with local residents groups. “I came down here to help because I walk through this wood most days and it will be nice to give it a new lease of life. We are delighted to be working with the students of Leeds.”

EnviroMET’s clean-up of Batcliffe Woods was part of a week-long ‘Activities Festival’ co-ordinated by Leeds Met students. The aim was to highlight the broad range of activities and volunteering opportunities available to students.

Cookridge Primary School`s Intergenerational Choir is bigger and better than ever, with many performances booked for the Christmas season!

Set up last year, the choir has grown to over 40 children and adults, spanning three generations! Not only are children from the school choir members, but in some cases their parents and grandparents have joined! The choir is also very lucky to have members from OPAL (Older People`s Action in the Locality).

“The OPAL members who sing with us really add a special sound to the choir as a whole”, explained Deborah Fletcher, Cookridge Primary`s music co-ordinator and choir leader. “It’s a lovely thing to see children and adults come together to enjoy music in this way.”

The choir meets twice a week during term time. If you would like to join (regardless of your singing ability!), or would like the choir to perform at a venue in the Cookridge area, please contact Mrs Fletcher through the school on 0113 386 2500

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Researchers at the University of Leeds are seeking adults (18 years or older) to take part in a confidential study aimed at understanding how thoughts and feelings related to suicide relate to how people respond to stressful situations. Participation involves:

• OnevisittotheUniversitytocompletequestionnairesandindividual tasks and measures

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Contact the Elderly, a charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people, is looking for volunteers who can spare a few hours a month to help with its local tea parties.

The charity aims to relieve the loneliness of isolated older people living alone, aged 75 and over, by organising monthly Sunday tea parties for small groups in local communities – providing a regular friendship link. Each older guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver and taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship.

Contact the Elderly runs several popular groups in

Leeds but these are currently under threat due to a shortage of volunteers. They are looking for volunteer coordinators who could help organise the parties and liaise with the guests and volunteers to ensure everything runs smoothly. Coordinators must be able to drive one or two guests to the parties once a month.

“We are committed to off ering a lifeline of friendship to the oldest and loneliest people”, said Mary Robinson, the charity’s executive offi cer for the North and Midlands. “But our attempts to continue to provide this lifeline in Leeds has hit a stumbling block due to a shortage of volunteers to run the groups. I would ask anyone who is interested in giving something back to their community to please get in touch as soon as possible.”

For further information, please contact Mary Robinson on 01535 632592 or [email protected], www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Led by Chris Sheard, Chair of Meanwood Valley Partnership, they set out on a two hour walk along the trail, finishing up with a warm bowl of homemade soup at The Myrtle Tavern, whose landlord, Scott Westlake, sponsored production of the leaflet.

The Meanwood Valley Trail is a seven mile walk from Woodhouse Moor to Golden Acre Park, and takes in some of the wonderful highlights that the valley has to offer. Walkers can enjoy bluebells and birdsong along the trail through moors and meadows, passing old ruins of tanneries, flax mills and quarries.

Scott provided £2,400 towards new signage and the

leaflet, which was produced by Leeds City Council Parks & Countryside and Meanwood Valley Partnership.

“I’m delighted to see a local business making such a positive contribution to the community”, said Councillor Sharon Hamilton. “We are always happy to work with people who want to fund projects that enable people to enjoy the natural and historical treasures that Leeds has to offer.

“This new leaflet shows the perfect route along a celebrated ‘green artery’”, added Councillor Alex Sobel. “Many at the event were promising to take more local walks, then head out of Leeds into the Dales.”

New Meanwood Valley Trail LeafletOver 50 people joined local councillors, LCC Parks & Countryside officers, and members of the Meanwood Valley Partnership, to launch the new Meanwood Valley Trail leaflet.

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Volunteers

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Collection Tins

Marie Curie Cancer Care needs volunteers to help manage collection tins that are in shops, bars and restaurants around Leeds – especially in Kirkstall, Chapel Allerton and Headingley. The money raised from these tins helps to provide one-to-one nursing care for terminally ill people in their own homes.

“The collection tins are an effective way to support Marie Curie nurses”, said Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser. “We’ve got tins out in shops and pubs but no one to look after them, so they aren’t raising as much money as they could, which affects the amount of nursing we can provide. We’re looking for people who can go around sites in their area once every three months and replace the full tins with empty ones, then count and bank the money raised.”

There is fantastic support for Marie Curie Cancer Care from the local businesses. Ensuring that the tins are regularly checked and the money banked will help the charity continue its local nursing service.

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Swedish Students Explore their Nordic Roots in Yorkshire

Three trainee teachers from UMEÅ University were recently on an exchange visit to Leeds Trinity University in Horsforth. During their visit, they were welcomed to Ralph Thoresby School, where they experienced the classroom in a ‘good English school’.

“As Swedes we find it fascinating whenever we hear or read words in English that we recognise as Scandinavian”, said Erika Fahlgren Rehnman, who together with Anna Schröder are two of the students studying ‘Traces of Old Norse in Yorkshire dialect and society’. “We want to investigate to what degree Old Norse has influenced the English

language in general and the Yorkshire dialect in particular.”

Their colleague, Carl Carlzon, focused on the coal mining industry in Yorkshire, trying to find out how the demise of the industry affected the coal mining communities.

The visitors met staff and students including the Sixth Form committee, visited lessons in maths,

English, drama, art, dance and business studies, and learnt some ‘reet propper words a t’same time’.Pictured: Erika Fahlgren Rehnman, Will

Carr (Head, Ralph Thoresby School), Sasha

Leader (Ralph Thoresby), Anna Schroder,

Fraser Threlfall, Joe Collins & Becky

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St George’s Crypt chaplain, Reverend Roger Quick, recently visited Leeds Grand Mosque to thank them for their support over the last 18 months.

Leeds Grand Mosque donated 20 ‘Moving On’ boxes for people moving out of the Crypt and into their own property. The Muslim community has been working in partnership with The Crypt since June 2012 and the two organisations have collaborated in a number of ways – including the Mosque’s Youth Group visiting the Crypt and cooking a meal for the residents, as a way of learning more about charity and homelessness in Leeds.

The boxes contain crockery, cutlery, tea towels, dishcloths and plastic boxes to help them settle into their new homes. Touchingly, children attending class at the Mosque made Good Luck cards for each box.

“People often think that once someone gets their own place their problems are over, but for many it’s just the start of a whole new set of anxieties”, said Russell Sykes, Floating Support Officer. “For people who have no money, leaving the security of the Crypt can be very frightening as they will have to provide everything for themselves. Having these starter boxes is going to make such a difference and cut down on some of the anxieties they would otherwise suffer.”

Nabilah Karim, who has been closely involved in organising these boxes said: “Faiths working together is important in breaking down barriers between them. We love the work St George’s Crypt does with the homeless in Leeds and want to raise awareness of it within the Muslim community. We hope this is the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship.”

Strong feelings were expressed at the very well attended Adel Association meeting on 21st November, when residents came to hear from representatives of David Wilson Homes about their proposed plans to build 177 homes on the fields on Church Lane, opposite Adel Parish Church. The proposed development is over three times the number of homes presently being built on their adjacent site at Centurion Fields.

The developers were questioned as to why they were bringing this proposal forward now when site allocations in the city had not been determined. Their answer was that the Council does not have a five-year land supply and needs to call on PAS sites such as the one on Church Lane. This is disputed by Leeds City Council.

Key issues put to the developers and council representatives concerned the huge impact this development would have on traffic and highways surrounding the area. Residents are particularly worried about the additional impact this would have on the A660 (Otley Road), Adel Lane, and Church Lane.

Concerns were also voiced about the current capacity of local primary schools in Adel to accommodate more children as a result of the additional housing development. The developers feel that this is an issue for the council to resolve.

Strong feelings were also expressed against this development on heritage and conservation grounds. John Hartley, on behalf of Adel Neighbourhood Forum, said: “You are taking the heart out of Adel. We have a Grade 1 Listed Norman Church which is in a wonderful setting, it has a medieval footpath running through the site and the site borders our conservation area.”

Ian Bond www.adelneighbourhoodforum.co.uk

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Until the Turnpike Act of 1829 there was no road up the Meanwood Valley. Access to the village was from Headingley via Grove Lane, which at that time ended at Meanwood Beck. Several places in the valley were used by the monks from Kirkstall Abbey and one of these was at the foot of Woodhouse Ridge. In the early 1300s it was referred to as ‘Heddingley Milne’, a corn mill. There have been many uses for the properties on that site, which eventually became known as Woodland Dyeworks.

From Meanwood Beck a track to the right led to

the dyeworks, which were built about 1601 for grinding corn. In 1792 the merchant Benjamin Pullan paid the Earl of Cardigan £66 a year rent for ‘three dwellings, Oil Mill, Stable and 13 acres of land’. In 1886 a correspondent to the Leeds Mercury wrote: “It used to possess a fi ne old water wheel but the wheel was recently removed to make way for the more modern steam engine. I can well recollect the time when the old homely wheel rumbled and echoed through the valley day and night”.

A Mr Rowley purchased the property in 1890 as an investment for his daughter.

At the time it was operated as a dyeworks by three generations of the Crowther family. Edward Crowther’s woolen dyeing business was based on work from Morley woolen mills. In 1906 he bought the mill and cottages. However, the premises were not easily accessible, the trade from Morley failed, and by the end of the 1939/45 war the buildings were falling into disrepair. In 1974, after several fi res, the property was purchased by Leeds Corporation who cleared and landscaped the site.

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Warm colours shine out in the Winter garden with berries and bark making the strongest statements. For clusters of long lasting berries on arching bare twigs, look out for Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash) with varieties off ering white, yellow, orange or even pink berries as well as the more usual red. Dogwoods provide a fi ne display of fi ery bark, with my own favourite being the aptly named Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’.

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Damage limitation is the key phrase for midwinter gardening. Knock snow off hedges and evergreen shrubs before the weight breaks branches, ensure that any less hardy plants are protected with straw or horticultural fleece, and net

winter greens to keep the pigeons off .

Pond owners with fi sh should also ensure that they keep an opening in any ice that forms on the surface. Best methods include investing in a fl oating pond heater, or leaving a football or similar on the pond surface in cold spells and this can be removed if ice forms.

If there is no snow to clear, the fervent gardener in search of jobs can make a start on preparing the greenhouse and shed for the busy Spring months. Clean the windows, clear away dead plants and rubbish, sweep up and wash your seed trays and plant pots (some use the dishwasher for this!) as this will all help to protect your Spring plantings from pests and diseases.

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This epic love saga is powerful stuff. It is emotionally involving, beautiful yet gut-wrenchingly heartbreaking and strikingly captures the overwhelming, all consuming passion of first love. It’s an enveloping film that draws you in to the world of the two young women at the story’s core and is made vibrantly alive by the supercharged chemistry and phenomenal performances by the two leads.

Oh, and as you may have heard, there’s some sex in it. Quite a bit, actually. And, yeah, it’s pretty racy stuff. Certainly not one for the prudish or suitable cinema fare for those easily embarrassed. Suffice to say, probably not one to watch with your parents.

The story follows the arc of an intensely passionate and erotic love affair between the studious senior high schooler Adele, and the slightly older,

ice-cool, bohemian Emma, from the first intoxicating flush of new love to its distressing cataclysmic demise.

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Having won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and featured in the Official Selection at our very own Leeds International Film Festival, Blue Is the Warmest Colour has been the toast of the festival circuit this year and, as such, should be a frontrunner for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Oscars. Whether America is yet ready for the Academy to celebrate an explicit depiction of a same-sex relationship remains to be seen.

emerging identity, has a faltering fling with a boy at school. When blue-haired Emma appears in her life she arrives with the power of a lightning bolt and immediately she’s all Adele can think about, every fibre of her being consumed with desire for her. The first time Adele sees Emma is a striking love at first sight moment, her entire world seems to grind to a standstill and she can scarcely breathe. It’s with beautifully realised and portrayed moments like this (and there are a few) that the film delivers a real gut-punch.

When Adele leaves her friend at a gay bar and follows a crowd to a lesbian hangout she is clearly in search of Emma, who she has glimpsed only once, her single-mindedness of purpose overriding her hesitation and reticence. During their first encounter it’s quickly apparent that the more confident, out-of-the-closet Emma is also smitten. The reason we’re emotionally engaged with Adele and Emma from the start is largely due to the natural, open and unguarded performances of

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Exarchopolos and Seydoux but also because they’re well written characters and it’s refreshing to see dialogue between two interesting, intelligent people, conversing the way real people talk.

Skipping ahead in time, we find Adele teaching kindergarten and Emma pursuing her career as a painter. The two seem comfortably settled into coupledom, but the cracks are beginning to show. The fact that Emma’s hair is no longer blue seems a bad omen. Adele feels isolated from Emma’s arty friends and, when she notices Emma’s attention to be elsewhere, entertains a tentative flirtation with a new male acquaintance. Detachment and distance have entered the picture and before long mistrust and betrayal. Soon there’s an explosive bust up - the shouted accusations and recriminations, the tearful denials and sobbed apologies and a violent and final tearing asunder, all rendered with such raw feeling it’s as if you’re going through a break-up yourself, after which you feel completely wrung out.

In its expansive yet intimate way, Blue Is the Warmest Colour joins such

relationship autopsies as Take This Waltz, Blue Valentine and even Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. What makes the film so captivating is the remarkably candid unvarnished humanity on show. The superlative achievement of the lead actresses (particularly Exarchopolos who, as Adele is in virtually every scene) cannot be overstated and it’s worth noting that, for the first time in the festival’s history, the jury at Cannes felt compelled to award the Palme d’Or not only to film’s director but also the two stars.

Considering the film’s limited scope (intense scrutiny of a relationship over a few fleeting years) it remains compelling throughout its near three hour running time. It’s a film that sweeps you up just like that tingling, breathless rush of first love, it’s funny, it’s tragic, it’s beguiling and strange yet familiar and (there’s no way around it) it’s extremely sexy. To watch Blue Is the Warmest Colour is to put yourself through the emotional mill but it’s all so exceptionally well done you’ll feel somehow richer for the experience in a cathartic kind of way.

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MIDDLEMAN - COUNTERSTEP

This latest album release from crowd-pleasing local stalwarts, Middleman, blasts out of the speakers hard and fast and makes a beeline for the dance fl oor dragging you along with it. It’s pretty full on from the get go with the prevailing M.O. seeming to be ‘Club Banger’ and the relentless, adrenalized rush of the tunes here make a convincing case.The heavy stomp and chanting chorus of album opener, Helpless, sets the tone with its grinding buzzsaw guitars swathed in synthy sound eff ects and the robotically insistent beats showing the band to be leaning decisively toward the dancey end of the Indie-Rock spectrum. The stuttering bass drum intro to Blind Spot hints at a mellower groove before quickly building to a fl at out pounding gallop.

This kind of Heavy Rock-Rap-Dance crossover stuff can be tricky to pull off .

Thankfully Middleman’s sound is more Rage Against the Machine meets The Prodigy than, say, Limp Bizkit meets Faithless (which would be atrocious) and their rhythmic inventiveness, multi-textured arrangements and canny production trickery keep things interesting.

Eff ects laden, layered sung melodic choruses act as a counterpoint to a southern-tinged MC vocal delivery that’s more Scroobius Pip than Mike Skinner. The recurrent lyrical themes of

disillusionment and scepticism are given a defi antly hard edge whether concerning relationship complications (Lifeline) or pop-cultural homogeny (Copy and Paste).

During the more high-octane moments on Counterstep (which, to be honest, is most of them) Middleman seem to be throwing everything including the kitchen sink at the track; there’s a multitude of electronica fl ourishes, bleeps, breaks, squealing synths, processed guitar and drum eff ects. It’s a sound that’s dense and intense and often there’s so much going on it’s almost too much to get your head around. Yet, for all that, it never sounds overly cluttered or messy due to the sparklingly crisp production techniques and the band’s intuitive rhythmic communication.

Indeed, it’s frequently as though the entire group is operating as the rhythm section, it all comes down to the beats. Taking in elements of Hip-Hop, Breakbeat and Trance with a touch of the ol’ Dubsteppy ‘wub wub’ and just a token nod in the direction of conventional guitar-led Indie, Counterstep surprisingly doesn’t overstretch itself but manages to tick many boxes. The album shows Middleman to be a dynamic and distinctive band and the complexity of the arrangements becomes more apparent with each listen. It’s certainly not messing about, it’s hard and heavy, sometimes wilfully abrasive, it’s dance music with smarts with soaring builds, slamming breaks and four-to-the-fl oor beats.

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Billed as The Magnificent Seven, the Club’s marketing team has come up with a strong campaign showcasing seven of the Club’s high-profi le players.

“With the new NatWest T20 Blast season taking place from May to July, we felt there was a market for sports fans to be part of the action at Headingley”, said Danny Reuben, Head of Media & Marketing. “Five of our seven

home matches will take place on a Friday night. We believe that Headingley will be the place to be for top class sport throughout the Summer.

Friday night T20 action will be a consistent theme in the new-look county schedule with a total of 87 of the 126 group stage matches due to take place on Fridays over the 10-week course of the competition.

“We wanted to do something to capture the imagination of the public and have some fun with our players. The Magnificent Seven campaign gets across our message in a most eff ective way. The off er of seven games for £70 is tremendous value and we can see this being very popular and attracting new fans to the sport.

One of the key benefi ts is that the ticket is transferable, so you can pass it on to friends or family members if you are unable to commit to every game.”

Yorkshire Vikings start their T20 campaign against last year’s champions, the Northamptonshire Steelbacks, on Friday 16th May. The eagerly anticipated ‘War of the Roses’ match, when the Vikings take on Lancashire Lightning, is on Friday 28th June.

Magnificent Seven Season Tickets are now available from Yorkshire County Cricket Club Ticket Offi ce on 0843 504 3099 or www.yorkshireccc.com/magnifi cent7

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Monitor your movement

Exercise doesn’t have to be all

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if you do thirty squats at the ticket booth you get a free

subway ride! What a great way to get people moving.

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“Everyone can benefit from Pilates”, said Kath Nisbet, co-director of the Kirkstall studio. “It was great fun to have the WI here and introduce them to some of our state-of-the-art equipment that helped them stretch parts of their bodies they may have forgotten they had! This equipment allows us to adapt exercises to gain maximum benefits for each individual.”

Pilates can truly reach all members of the community and, because it is so adaptable, it can benefit a huge variety of people, including those with arthritis and osteoporosis, cancer and stroke survivors, wheelchair users, pregnant women, and many more.

“The equipment is what sets Leeds Pilates Place apart”, said Claire Sparrow, co-director. “There are literally no exclusions or excuses! This weird and wonderful looking

equipment may look more like something you would find in a torture chamber, but it has quite the opposite effect. It supports, assists and guides the body using a series of moving parts, springs and pulleys, teaching the body how to move more efficiently. It improves posture, strength and tone, reduces pain and improves functional activities, sports and life.”

Leeds Pilates Place offers a range of classes at its Kirkstall studio and at schools in Weetwood, Chapel Allerton and Moortown. The studio also hosts training and professional development for teachers.

Leeds Pilates Place, Chantry House, Victoria Road, Kirkstall, LS5 3JB 0113 225 0791, [email protected]

Moortown WI wanted to try something new and jumped at the chance to try Pilates. There was some trepidation as there wasn’t a jam jar, cake or a set of knitting needles in sight! Members were stretched out, sprung up and worked out!

Every January thousands of people pledge to lose weight and get fit and Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is setting out to help people achieve this elusive goal through their Leeds’ Largest Loser fundraising campaign.

Over 10 weeks a group of 60 fat fighters of all ages and fitness levels will be challenged to lose as much weight as possible whilst raising vital funds for the hospice.

Wheatfields has teamed up with six gyms – Cookridge Hall, Xercise4Less, TruGym, The Village, Club Energy, and John Smeaton Leisure Centre – who have all agreed to provide free gym memberships for the participants, as well as expert advice and motivation.

Last year’s winner, Mark Higggins from West Park, went from 19st 4lbs to an incredible 15st 10lbs, losing an astonishing 19% of his body weight in just 10 weeks. “The challenge was a great motivator for me, as well as knowing I was doing it for such a great cause”, said Mark. “It really kick-started a new, healthier lifestyle.”

Mark was part of the Cookridge Hall winning team. Together nine team members lost just underf 15st and raised over £3,000 for the hospice.

“Over the years people have raised thousands of pounds for us through sponsored slims”, said Joseph Clark-Bland a fundraiser at Wheatfields. “Leeds Largest Loser is going one step further - bringing people together with a common aim and helping them to succeed.”

You can register for Leeds Largest Loser online at www.sueryder.org/leedslargestloser or by calling 0113 203 3338. Entry is £50, with a fundraising target of £200, and includes gym membership, weekly classes, and expert advice and motivation. The first five people to call the fundraising office and quote “I want to be Leeds Largest Loser” will get half price entry.

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the North. They off er a series of tailor-made workshops and teacher training activity aimed at encouraging schools to attend Opera North performances and bring opera into the classroom.

“Our work with young people shows a clear pathway of progression from Early Years, through family workshops, out of school activities, vocal ensembles, and a dedicated programme of training for new and emerging artists”, said Rebecca Walsh, head of education. “We regularly commission small-scale operatic works for family audiences to extend our artistic reach and enable people of all ages and backgrounds to experience high-quality performance.”

Lucy Launches CLIC Practice-a-thon

Lucy Spraggan, popular X Factor contestant, recently launched this year’s CLIC Sargent Practice-a-thon campaign and invited music and dance teachers from across Yorkshire to get involved.

T h i s e x c i t i n g , nationwide fundraising campaign, run by the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, is now in its eleventh year. So far schools and groups have raised over £1 million for CLIC Sargent through music, song and dance – and had a great time doing it! Last year budding music stars held some great events – from step-a-thons to Carol concerts, raising in excess of £1,000 in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Every day ten young people are told they have cancer. Treatment normally starts straightaway and can last up to three years. Although survival rates are high (over 70%), cancer remains the single largest cause of death in children in the UK.

For further information or to register your event with Practice-a-thon, visit www.clicsargent.org.uk/practiceathon or call 08451 206340

Opera North recently approached the Froebelian School in Horsforth to ask if its choir could help with their auditions for a new musical director.

This was an amazing opportunity for all the Year 5 and 6 children involved. Three prospective musical directors worked with the choir as part of their audition, giving the children a taste of what it’s like to work with top professionals.

This is not the fi rst time Froebelian School has worked with Opera North, the school helped when Opera North launched their children’s choir a few year’s ago.

“This was a huge honour for the school and we are delighted to have been asked”, said music teacher, Mrs Cockshott. “It was a great opportunity for the children and a fantastic learning experience.”

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A Mini Parliament at Ireland WoodGreg Mulholland, MP recently held a mini Parliament for Year 5 and 6 pupils at Ireland Wood Primary.

The pupils debated whether their Parliament should pass the motion that stated: ‘That this House thinks school children should wear school uniform’.

With Greg acting as Speaker, the children were split into two groups with a Government side proposing the motion and the other group as the Opposition. Despite some opposition, the Parliament decided to pass the motion.

“I had a fantastic time holding the mini Parliament at Ireland Wood”, said Greg. “All the children were really engaged and there were some very strong arguments

on both sides of the debate.“It was brilliant to teach them a bit about how

Parliament works. These events are a great way to explain what my job as a constituency MP involves and raise awareness of issues concerning their area. Well done to all of the pupils for getting stuck in and creating a really successful debate!”

Year 5, who are currently learning about

Parliament, later travelled to London and visited the Palace of Westminster, where they were welcomed by Greg. According to their teacher, Tom Connelly, they were particularly keen to hear about the Gunpowder Plot!

City of Leeds School Academy proposals

We are entering into a period of consultation as to whether the City of Leeds School should become an Academy in April 2014, sponsored by Leeds City College.

Your opinion counts!You can complete our online questionnaire at:

www.CofLAconsultation.co.uk.We are also hosting the following meetings to present the proposals and gather your feedback:

Parent drop-in sessions: Thursday 16th January 2014 from 4-5pm (with Urdu interpreter) and 6-7pm (with Czech and Polish interpreters), at City of Leeds School.

Public meeting: Tuesday 21st January 2014, from 6:30pm at City of Leeds School.

Consultation ends at 9am on the 30th January 2014

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Young filmmakers are being asked to submit their short films for the annual Leeds Young Filmmaking Golden Owl Awards.

This year, Leeds actor Dean Smith, best known for his role as Philip Ryan in ‘Waterloo Road’, will compere the event, and Question Time presenter David Dimbleby will make a special appearance at the ‘Oscars’ style ceremony, at Leeds Town Hall on Wednesday 2nd April 2014 to present an award. The evening will mark the opening of the 15th Leeds Young Film Festival.

The competition is open to young people between the

ages of three and 19, either individually or in groups, and is organised by Leeds City Council’s ArtForms and Leeds Young Film.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to get creative, and demonstrate their filmmaking, storytelling and technological skills”, said Councillor Judith Blake, executive board member responsible for children’s services. “The past two years were a tremendous success with some very impressive films being created by some extremely talented young people.”

Last year over 1,000 young

people and their families packed Leeds Town Hall to see their films on the big screen. “I hope lots of young people take this wonderful opportunity to get their cameras out”, said Councillor Lucinda Yeadon, executive member responsible for leisure and skills. “Each year the standard gets higher so I expect to see some great ideas and skillful filmmaking. I hope we can encourage lots of young people to get involved in film and learn more about a possible career in the industry.”

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Northern Ballet Academy Seeks Out Yorkshire’s Talented Young DancersNorthern Ballet will take its Academy Open Days on the road to Hull, Doncaster and Harrogate in early 2014 in a bid to fi nd Yorkshire’s most promising young dance talent.

Northern Ballet Academy is the offi cial school of Northern Ballet and specialises in off ering a holistic approach to teaching, nurturing and inspiring the professional dancers of the future. As the only recognised Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) in the UK specialising in Classical Ballet, the Academy is hosting Open Days to entice young dancers from across Yorkshire to audition for its professional CAT training programme, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2014.

The Open Days will take place at Hull College, CAST in Doncaster and Harrogate’s Ashville College during January and February for 9-12 year olds of all ability levels. They will be able to meet Academy staff and fi nd out more about the training programmes, technique and auditions.

Northern Ballet Academy will also host an extensive Open Day in Leeds on Sunday 16th February, for prospective students aged 9-15 years, including a dedicated session for boys.

“Our Academy is a centre of excellence in the north of England”, said Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director, David Nixon, “a place that complements the best dance spaces and training schools in the UK.”

Professional students benefi t from teaching methods developed by Northern Ballet’s renowned Ballet Mistress, Yoko Ichino, which focus on developing technique and

producing balanced and healthy dancers. Graduates from Northern Ballet’s CAT programme have gone on to full-time vocational training at top training schools, including the Royal Ballet Upper School, English National Ballet School and Central School of Ballet.

To register for an Open Day, visit www.northernballet.com to download an application form. For more information please call 0113 220 8000 or email [email protected].

Open Days

Hull College, Sun 19 Jan, 9.30am – 12.30pm (ages 9-12) All experience levels

CAST, Doncaster, Sun 26 Jan, 9.30am – 12.30pm (ages 9-12) All experience levels

Ashville College, Harrogate, Sun 2 Feb, 9.30am – 12.30pm (ages 9-12) All experience levels

Northern Ballet, Leeds, Sun 16 Feb, 9.30am – 12.30pm (ages 9-12, with experience, & boys). 1 – 4pm (ages 13-15, all experience levels), 1 – 4pm (ages 9-11, no previous experience)

Audition Dates

Auditions will be held at Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA on:

Fri 28 February & Sun 2 March – Preliminary auditions – Professional Programme, Associate Programme, Easter & Summer School.

Sun 23 March – Second round auditions – Professional Programme. Final auditions – Associate Programme, Easter & Summer School.

Fri 11 – Sat 12 April - Final intensive audition for Professional Programme.

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During their visit they were treated to a tour of the building and were able to watch the professional dancers in rehearsal for Northern Ballet’s new production of Cinderella.

“Northern Ballet is an inspirational dance company and has a fantastic building that we have been lucky enough to use for our dance shows”, said Amelia Bell, Headingley Ballet School. “We wanted to show our support and admiration for the Company by donating to the Sponsor a

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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 Squash Club meets at Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16. If you are looking for a fun/competitive way to keep fit why not join them? Details: Jon Hodgson 07761 608598, or for Racket ball John Bennett 267 0761, www.adelsquashclub.com;

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 Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details: Stewart 267 3311

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, [email protected]

Horsforth Tennis Club welcomes new members for social play all year. Go along & try, Sun 1pm. Coaching available for adults & juniors

on group or individual basis. Details: Hillary West 258 6021

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] or Facebook

Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 8 – 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Live band! No partner or experience required. Details: Liz 284 3282

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 to work at your own pace & gain strength & confidence. Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

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

Phoenix Folk Dancers meet Wed, 8 – 10pm Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms). Beginners welcome & you don’t need a partner. Details: 261 1902, 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. Try before you join. Details: 01943 430657

Scottish Country Dance Classes Mon 1.45 – 3.45pm, Tues 7.45 – 9.45pm at Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Ave (behind Lawnswood Arms). Also Thurs 7.30 – 10pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place. All welcome. First class free. Details: Irene 263 1310, [email protected]

St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club The club plays in Headingley & runs 5 senior & 5 junior teams. Looking for new players. Winter indoor nets start shortly. 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

Yarnbury (Horsforth) RUFC Seeks New U15 Players (Year 10). Friendly local club, all welcome. Details: Coach Richard Lister 07843 615 357, Ann Foster 07749 343 077, or turn up Tues, 6 – 7pm, Yarnbury

RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity).

ARTS & CRAFTS

Adel Art Group Learn to paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John Hartley 01943 874162

Cook & Craft Morning for Children Sat 18 Jan, 10am Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Make a pizza! Learn to knit, paint & lots of other crafty ideas! Bring Mum & Dad for coffee & homemade biscuits. Tickets £2.50 from Jenny Jones 225 7123, Sylvia Halliday 267 1708, Beryl Thompson 267 3875

Bramhope Arts Club Meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 6 Jan: Acrylic demonstration by Sue Deighton. New members welcome. Details: Jeff 01423 508867

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sun 12 Jan, 10am - 4pm, Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane. Workshop with Nick Hornigold on ‘Buildings & boats in the landscape’. Sat 25 Jan: Anne Allan on how to paint flowers with a bird in the meticulous style. 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 in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. Jan 8: Watercolour demonstration. Jan 15: Review of members’ paintings. Jan 22: Mono printing. Jan 29: Painting figures as a queue. Details: www.farsleyartclub.org.uk

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

Horsforth Arts Society reopens Wed 8 Jan, 7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth, with an acrylic workshop by Alex Purves. Jan 22: Criticism Evening. Jan 29: Still Life. Details: 259 0259, www.horsforthartsociety.wordpress.com

Life Drawing Art Group Tues 10.30am – noon at Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models. Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

Bramhope Market 2nd Sat of month, 10am – 1pm Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope Fresh fruit & veg, good food, home baking & crafts.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome.

Coffee Morning with toasted teacakes, 10.30am 1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church.

Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am – 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6. Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat. Everyone welcome.

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

St John the Baptist Coffee Morning Sat 1 Feb, 10.30am - 12 noon in the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Homemade scones & cakes - come and enjoy!

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 is happening in your neighbourhood Up-to-date information on local news, events etc. Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Society meets every 2nd Mon (Sept-May), 7.45pm at Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane. 13 Jan: ‘Monet & Other Exotic Gardens’ by Frank Robinson. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn Everett, 261 3095

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Adel Lodge meets at Castle Grove Masonic Hall Tuesday evenings. Details: David Hancox 228 0771

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old & new, airports? Regular guest speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk

Bramhope in Bloom Awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ 2013! New projects planned. Volunteers most welcome. Details: Kit Hemsley 203 7666, [email protected].

Bridge For All Leeds Bridge Club, Stonegate Rd, Moortown. Bridge 5 nights a week for experienced players. No partner needed Tues & Thurs. Lessons for all levels. Details: Anne 203 7821, www.leedsbridgeclub.com

Cookridge Gardening Club meets Wed 15 Jan, 7.30pm in Cookridge Methodist Church Hall when Joe Maiden will present ‘Grow with Joe’. All welcome. Tickets £3 in advance £4 on door (incl refreshments) from Katherine Hill, 267 1858

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meets Mon 6 Jan, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall for its AGM. 20 Jan: meet 10.30am – 12 noon at Horsforth St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Details: 07876 562686 www.u3asites.org.uk/cookridge

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Wed 8 Jan: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with Ewan McGregor. Films start at 7pm. Details: Shirley 267 2464

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days 1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in main car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided.

Greenpeace Leeds meets 1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www.greenpeace.org.uk/groups

Headingley Games Club Thurs 6.30 – 10.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Board games: Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, mst Euro-games, etc. Tabletop games: 40k, Hordes, Flames of War, War machine & Role Playing Games. Details: 275 9762, http://headingleygamesclub.com

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School. Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www.holtparktra.btck.co.uk

Horsforth in Bloom Next meeting Sat 1 Feb, 10am in the Museum. Members will continue to work throughout the month towards both Yorkshire & Leeds in Bloom. Details: 258 3521

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm & Thurs 1.15–4.30pm The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome. Details: Mike Bent 258 1580

Horsforh 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 10 Jan, 1.30pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their own writing for discussion. Details: humanwritesinleeds.wordpress.com

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

Leeds Anglo German Club Mon 13 Jan, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Illustrated talk – Alan Deighton, former lecturer in German, explores national anthems in the German language over the last two centuries.

Lawnswood Bridge Club Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome. Details: 285 2522

Leeds Caledonians Annual Burns’ Dinner Sat 25 Jan at Castle Grove, Far Headingley, LS6 4BP. Tickets £27.50 from Society’s

President. Details 01405 860165

Leeds Cat Rescue Run by cat loving volunteers who rehabilitate & care for lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a loving home, please contact them. Details: 268 0488, [email protected], www.leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk

Leeds Combined Arts Poetry & Prose Evening Wed 15 Jan, 7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. All welcome to read in 2nd half. £3.50/£1.50 www.leedscombinedarts.org.uk

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a rescue cat a safe & loving home well away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593, [email protected], www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Upcoming meetings: Tues 14 Jan, Thurs 13 Feb, Tues 18 March. Details: Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, [email protected]

Leeds Oxfam Group campaigns on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details: www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets most Tues, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8. New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details: www.lps1852.co.uk

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Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943 510106, [email protected], www.105c.org.uk/leedsskyrack

Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer-run social group organising variety of events in North Leeds & city centre. All ages & friendly people welcome. Details; www.lets-go-leeds.co.uk

Mah Jong Thurs 10am – 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. Details: Jenny 230 0094

National Trust in Leeds meets monthly at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. 10 Jan: New Year lunch at Castle Grove; 14 Jan: Talk ‘Whatever happened to the Ridings’. New members welcome. Details: Pam 258 8178

National Vegetable Society meet Tues 14 Jan, 8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall,186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley. David Allison, NVS Nat. Vice Chairman, will give an illustrated talk ‘Chelsea 2013 & a look back at 2013’. Everyone welcome. Free entry, refreshments & raffle.

North Leeds History Group meets Mon, 1 – 3pm at Moor Allerton Library. Friendly, informal group. In 2013/14 they will examine the history of Medieval Britain, with reflections on the modern world. £2 incl. refreshments. New members

welcome. Details: 225 6405

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 217 8348, www.nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group meets monthly to plan events. New members welcome. Details or to book speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

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

Social Events Club Meals, pub nights, theatre/film/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Details: www.leedsivc.org.uk

The Other Bridge Club Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome. Details: Sandra 01943 463332

MUSIC

Amici Singers Friendly, mixed voice choir singing wide variety of music, incl. anthems, spirituals, folk & fun songs. Have raised £000s for charity through concerts. Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, Elizabeth King 228 5932

Chippendale Singers Mixed voice choir, meets Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley. Folk, spirituals & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details: Chris Denton 284 3744 [email protected] To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir A choir of children & older members of the community - meets Tues 12-12.30pm & Thurs 3.10 - 3.45pm. Sings mixture of modern & traditional songs. Looking for more adults! Details: Debbie Fletcher 386 2500

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group rehearses Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave, Leeds. Fiddle players of all standards welcome. Friendly, informal environment. Wide repertoire, enthusiastic players. Play at charity events. Details: Iveta 07546 459 409, [email protected]

Headingley New Light Opera Co Staging first production, ‘Sing As We Go’ – a 1940’s evening with music & comedy from the war years. Everyone welcome. Details: Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

Horsforth Choral Society Friendly, enthusiastic mixed voice choir rehearses Mon (6 Jan) in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff. Details: [email protected]

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly, community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity University College,

Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529

Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds Guild of Singers Confident sightreader? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups (especially tenors & basses) to sing renaissance & contemporary music. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details: [email protected]

Moor Voices Wed fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley. Informal singing group. Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120, [email protected]

Phoenix Concert Band Community concert band (Grade 6+). Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds. Details: [email protected], www.phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure Playing opportunities for adult amateur musicians. All levels, all instruments, over 18s. Friendly, informal & supportive. Details: www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley. Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details: Caroline 01943 467348

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White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus, 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16. Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, [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. For players Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details: Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, [email protected]

SENIORS

Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 – 1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4. Details: Liz 261 0675

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets 1st Wed, 1.30pm Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out, dining, walks, etc. New members welcome. Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

Lively Singing Group for people living 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 Society 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

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

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 Elderly Neighbourhood Action (MENA) Activities include: Tue - Tai Chi 1.45 - 3pm; Wed -Tea Dance 2-4pm; Thursday -Tai Chi 11.45am - 1pm; Friday - Community Cafe 10.30am - 12.30pm; Sunday Lunch Club, 3rd Sunday of month. Details: 887 3596

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall. Membership free to 60+. Details: 369 7077, [email protected]

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 £3. To book, contact Mary Burnell 267 1742

Sequence Tea Dances Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall. Everyone welcome. Details: Marjorie 267 9802.

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, [email protected], www.stepleeds.org

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. Also 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, 9am informal worship for young families. Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues. All

welcome.

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

Christian Meditation Group Meets every other Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth. Part of World Community for Christian Meditation. All welcome. Details: 258 3780, www.christianmeditation.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.

DharmaMind Meditation & Discussion Thurs 7 – 9pm The Yoga Space, Meanwood. Side door, up stairs. Suitable for all. Suggested donation £3. Details: Tom 770 256 5336, [email protected], www.dharmamind.net

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]

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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.headingley-urc.co.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 AGM 8 Jan, 7.30pm St James Parish Centre. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 – 25 Jan. Pulpit Exchange 19 Jan. Prayers with Breakfast, 6.30am Thurs 23 St James Parish Centre & 12.30pm in Grove Methodist Church. Taizé Service 6pm 26 Jan Grove Methodist Church. Details: [email protected] 258 3521

Kagyu Buddhist Group Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Drop-in meditation class practising 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

Natural Healing Centre Healing offered Thurs by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at Friend’s Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8. Details: 07949 972690, www.leedshealingcentre.org

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 Sunday services 10am Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park. Details: 245 9111, www.leedsvineyard.org

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

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd, LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751 www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

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

Raja Yoga Meditation Eight week free course. Mon 7.30 - 9pm from 6 Jan. Details & to book: 275 7727, [email protected], www.brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

Drop in Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Free. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

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

Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. 10.45am Sunday Worship - Family worship with Sunday Club & Crèche followed by refreshments. Communion 2nd Sunday. Praise & reflection service: Thurs 7.30-8pm.

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 John the Baptist Parish Church, Adel Sunday Services 8.am, 10am & 6.30pm. Also Wed 11am (not New Year’s Day)

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 Paul’s Church, Raynel Drive LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sun – Family Eucharist with band. 3rd Sun – Kid’s Club. Details: Rev Dr Ian White 267 3676, Revd Linda Ludkin 230 1564 www.stpaulirelandwood.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.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Serenity Circle meets Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation. Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details: 2581126/ 07906 065694

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

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 Inflammatory 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. A chance to talk to people who are living well with dementia. Entry & refreshments £1. Details: The Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727

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

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon, 7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation

practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274 5167

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: [email protected]

Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 31 Jan, 7pm at The Fisherman’s Wife (Bryan’s), Weetwood Lane, LS16. Gluten-free Fish ‘n’ Chip social event. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768 850, [email protected]

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day 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) provides respite care to families with children who have 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]

Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre) is at the Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, two Saturdays a month. Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions. Details: Karen 01937 573166, or 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

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Mon, Wed & Thurs Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 267 1721

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam Bower 258 8143

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat is held every two weeks. The Leeds society has over 300 members & new members are very welcome. Details: Help Line: 0808 800 8000

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

Café Philosophique Thurs 23 Jan, 7.30pm Richmond House School Sports Pavilion, Glen Rd. Weetwood. ‘Will the lights go out?’ Tim Foxon wonders where our energy is going to come from. £4.

Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am The Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth. Jan 8: Shirley Crawford on ‘Boy Soldiers in Uganda’. Jan 15: Malcolm Johnson reveals ‘A Thousand Years of English. Jan 22:

The work of Age UK. Jan 29: ‘Secret History of the Brontes’ by Sara Crawford. Details: Hilary Taylor 258 3521, [email protected]

‘George Corson in Roundhay’ Tues 21 Jan, 7pm at the Education Centre, next to The Mansion. A talk by architectural historian Susan Wrathmell hosted by Friends of Roundhay Park. Corson was one of Leeds most prominent architects (Leeds Grand Theatre, Central Library and Art Gallery). He won a competition to landscape the park in 1873. £3 members/£5 non members.

Historic Pub Interiors Thurs 16 Jan, 7.30pm at The Leeds Club, 3 Albion Pl. LS1. A talk by Geoff Brandwood, author of best-selling book on pub interiors of outstanding historic interest, published by CAMRA. Organised by The Victorian Society. Free but donations welcome.

Horsforth Civic Society Public Meeting Wed 8 Jan, 7.30pm at St Margaret’s Parish Centre. ‘ Medieval Leeds’, an illustrated talk by Joyce Hill, Emeritus. Professor of Medieval Literature at Leeds University. Plus update on activities of Society. £1.50/ £2 non members

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

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Leeds Geological Association Thurs 30 Jan, 7.15pm in Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds (rear of Sports Centre). Lecture: ‘The Dent marble industry’ by Bill Fraser, Leeds Geological Association. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

Leeds RSPB Group Weds 15 Jan, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane - AGM followed by illustrated talk by Steven Rutherford ‘A Year as a Naturalist’, visiting familiar & less well known areas rich in wildlife. All welcome. Details: [email protected]

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets Mon 20 Jan, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: Do we need national borders? Details: talkingallowedinleeds.wordpress.com

Royal Meteorological Society Monthly informal talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. Tues 14 Jan: PhD Research Showcase. Free & open to all. Details: [email protected], http://tinyurl.com/rmetsyc

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 Jan, 11am at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds, a lecture entitled ‘Holbeck Cemetery’ by John & Eve Tidswell. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4 pm for

anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J. Butler 263 9540

WOMEN’S GROUPS

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Jan 8: ‘Memories of a BBC Broadcaster’ with Maggie Poppa. Feb 5: ‘Lady Randy’: Sir Winston Churchill’s mother, with Pat Osborne. Details: Mrs Huntley 2301584

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group 2nd Thurs, 8pm. Warm welcome to ladies who enjoy an evening out, speakers, activities & a chat.

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New, up & coming Women’s Institute (WI) meets 1st Thurs (2Jan), 7.30 – 9.30pm in St Giles Church Hall. ‘Positive Thinking for the New Year’ with Jane Bytheway. 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]

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Meanwood WI meets Tues 21 Jan, 7.30pm in Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Mr Alan Smith, will give an interesting talk on the Leodis Red Bus. All welcome. Details: 294 5626

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.org/leeds

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.15pm Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills. Details: Pauline Neale, 269 3542, [email protected], www.the-asc.org.uk

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs, 1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.

MISC/ EVENTS

Blood Donor Sessions Wed 8 Jan, 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm at Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth; Wed 22 Jan, 2.15 – 3.45pm & 4.45 – 7.30pm at Rawdon, Greenacre Community Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon LS19; Mon 27 Jan, 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm at Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Otley Rd. LS 16

Bramhope Methodist Church Happy New Year! Sat 1 Feb, 7.30pm. Delicious home-cooked three course dinner with professional entertainment from Judith Hibbert. Tickets £17.50 from 267 2906 or 267 8169

Don’t Act Your Age A 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

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm. Free. Donations welcome. Details: 261 4344, www.hopepastures.org

Indoor Car Boot Sale Sat 25 Jan, 10am – 1pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Over 50 stalls selling wide variety of items. Entry by donation. Details: Jenny Dixon 218 5565, [email protected]

Lipreading Classes Wed & Thurs, 1 – 3pm at DALES (Deaf Across Leeds Enablement Service) Minerva House, East Parade Leeds. For anyone with hearing loss. £3 per 2 hour session. New class Leeds Civic Hall Wed pm. Details: Susan Lee 07910 831646, [email protected]

Mind, Body, Spirit Evening Wed 22 Jan, 7.30pm HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Magical evening of candles - find out how to get the most enjoyment from candles. Products on sale at discounted rates. £2.50/£2

New Ranger Unit opening in Meanwood for girls ages 14 – 25. Following on from Girl Guides, Rangers meet & complete activities from the Senior Section programme, including life skills, new hobbies & experiences. Helpers/leaders welcome! Details: Jenny Cantrell 07999 502775, [email protected]

New Year, New You Psychic & Healing Fair Sat 25 Jan, 12 noon – 5pm at The Stables, Weetwood Hall. In aid of Hope Pastures. Mediums available for readings, alternative therapy sessions. Tickets (available Jan) include afternoon tea. Book tickets & sessions with Lorraine 261 4344, [email protected]. Details: www.hopepastures.org

Play Your Cards Right! Thurs 16 Jan, 7.30pm at The Stables, Weetwood Hall. All money raised goes to Hope Pastures. Fun evening with prizes.

Quiz Night Thurs 6 Feb, 7.30pm at The Stables, Weetwood Hall. In aid of Hope Pastures. Teams max of 5. Another fun evening with prizes. Entry £2.

Recycle for St Gemma’s Hospice Used printer cartridges, mobile phones, stamps, old & foreign coins can all raise vital funds for the Hospice. They can be taken to any St Gemma’s shop. Or recycle in your workplace. Details: Jenny 218 5565, [email protected]

Six Week Life Coaching Course starts Wed 8 Jan, 12.30-2.30pm at Horsforth Children’s Centre. Designed to help you gain greater clarity & direction & experience of life coaching tools & techniques. Part of Cardigan Centre programme. Places limited. Details: Lisa at The Cardigan Centre 274 9959

Yorkshire Animal Shelter Many cats & kittens desperate for new homes! Donations always welcome. Details: 07968 817803, www.yorkshireanimalshelter.org.uk

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University of Leeds International Concert Series launches 2014 programme of classical, jazz & world music! They are offering free tickets to North Leeds Life readers. Simply email [email protected] quoting ‘NLL Offer’, your chosen event, & your contact details [Offer subject to availability, for two tickets per person to a single concert]. Visit www.concerts.leeds.ac.uk for listings.

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• No harmful chemicals or sticky residues• Local family fi rm – est. over 20 years• 1000s of satisfi ed customers• WE GUARANTEE OUR WORK

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Peter Howarth on 07703 648 002 or visitwww.chipsawayleeds.co.uk

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“A quality cleaning serviceyou can depend on”Domestic and offi ce cleaningOne-off cleans: moving house or offi ce?Weekly, fortnightly or monthly cleansWe use ‘eco-friendly’ productsCall us today, book a clean andreceive a 10% discount!

0113 261 0718 / 07983 421 [email protected]

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Professional Home CareGet care in the place you love!

Unique Care Services is a CQQ approvedsupplier of domiciliary care providingmedical services, meal preparation,shopping assistance, personal care and more.

Tel: 0113 870 8507 Email: [email protected]

HEART Centre, Bennett Road, Headingley LS6 3HN www.uniquecareservices.co.uk

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PAINTER & DECORATOR

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T: 0113 225 3639M: 07944 430 677

Fully qualified & apprentice trained

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PAINTER & DECORATOR

GARETH THOMPSON

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FOR A PERFECT FINISH EVERY TIME


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Russ Gaunt DecoratorsPainter and Decorator

High Quality Work at Affordable Prices

30 years experience

Reliable & recommendedTel: 0750 66 88 029Tel: 0113 264 [email protected]

Kay CunninghamDomestic & Commercial Cleaner

Meticulous professional cleaner, renowned for a ‘showroom finish’. My

goal is to always exceed customers’ expectations.

Kay CunninghamDomestic & Commercial Cleaner

goal is to always exceed customers’ expectations.

• Regular cleaning – daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly• One-off cleans: moving house or office – ensures a spotless clean ready for arrival or departure• End of tenancy cleans for landlords• No job too big or small• References available• Very competitive rates – no hidden extras

Tel: 0113 255 [email protected]

TJB Decorators Based in Roundhay - covering all areas

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Emulsion freshen up to full revampFamily business 20+ years experienceCall Tim for a free quote

Over 30 years experience Quality serviceAssociated property maintenanceCoving & dado rails fittedFree estimatesHorsforth based

Phone: 0113 258 6143 Mob: 07921 000 151

No VAT

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MelissaMedium, Healer & White WitchClairvoyant, Tarot Reader & Crystals

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GATES & RAILINGS

ELECTRICIANS

FURNITURE RESTORATION

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.

www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | [email protected]

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.

Reupholstery specialists.Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft, Vale & Multiyork and all other good quality furniture.From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome

Abbey Upholstery,7 Carr Bridge Ave,Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ

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Upholstery, Repairs& French Polishing

Due to popular demand!Take the hassle out of furniture buying. We come to you with oneof our mobile show vans.

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DH Electrical

•Rewires/PartRewires•ExtraSockets/Lighting•FaultFinding

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Cookridge Based

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E: [email protected] W: www.d-h-electrical.co.uk

TEL: 07742 923 643

HMS Leeds(Handy Man Services)www.hmsleeds.co.uk

Experience in home maintenance, repair jobs and other servicesRates: £15 per man per hour or a quotation can be supplied for the

particular job you have in mind.

Public Liability Insurance

Chris Redding BSc(Eng.) sole trader Tel: 07815681343 • [email protected]

50 Conference Road, Leeds LS12 3DX

The computer peopleyou can talk to – in

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Tel: 0113 293 2570 Mob: 07832 367 100e: [email protected]

adel• All home computer problems dealt with. Evening and weekend visits available – local engineers.

• Hardware and software, email, internet, back-up, security, performance, networking.

• Excellent value computers, set-up,transferring of data and settings, and training to your requirements. Free software.

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adel• All home computer problems dealt with. Evening and weekend visits available – local engineers.• Hardware and software, email, internet, back-up, security, performance, networking.• Excellent value computers, set-up, transferring of data and settings, and training to your requirements. Free software.

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S. NICHOLLSPLASTERINGAll aspects of plastering work including:

• Rendering• Patching• Re-skimmingCall Steve on:07940 119 081 0113 230 1702Cookridge Based

35 yearsexperienceNO JOB TOO SMALL

S. NICHOLLSPLASTERINGAll aspects of plastering work including:

• Rendering• Patching• Re-skimmingCall Steve on:07940 119 081 0113 230 1702Cookridge Based

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Visit website for customer testimonials:www.franksplastering.com

Locally based domestic plastering specialists.FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering.

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Leeds LocalPlumbing ExpertsFor all general plumbing including:

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www.nortonplumbing.co.uk

Independent family business

Commercial and Domestic

All aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertaken

P. Kettlewell - gas safe engineer

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All aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertakenAll aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertakenAll aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertaken

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0113 2679004 MOB: 07961 432404

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For all your plumbing and heating needs, from dripping taps to full

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For a free estimate please call Dave Lowe on:

Tel: 0113 267 9004Mob: 07961 432 404

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R. & D. SheridanRoofing Contractors

FREE honest quotationsAll work guaranteedOver 25 years experience

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NEED YOUR CARSERVICED OR AN MOT?

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH GROVE LANE GARAGEHeadingley’s favourite garageGrove Lane Garage is a family-run fi rm with a long-established reputation for excellent service and great value. Our ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and you can trust us to give an honest appraisal.

• Service and repair all makes and models• Fully qualifi ed, experienced mechanics• MOTs and servicing• Fault fi nding and general repairs• Great value air conditioning re-gas• Established over 30 years

SAVE MONEY AT YOUR LOCAL GARAGEYou can make huge savings at Grove Lane Garage compared to main dealers. We can service or repair your car, whatever make or model, and it won’t affect the manufacturer’s warranty!

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WITHGROVE LANE GARAGE

Grove Lane Garage is a family-run fi rm with a long-established reputation for excellent service and great value. Our ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and

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All major credit cards accepted

GROVE LANE GARAGETel: 0113 274 1113 or 0113 278 4432www.grovelanegarage.co.ukGrove Lane, Headingley LS6 4AQ

Grove Lane Garage is a family-run firm with a long-established reputation for excellent service and great value. Our ‘no frills’ approach means you only pay for work that needs doing and you can trust us to give an honest appraisal.

• Service and repair all makes and models

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• Great value tyres

• Established over 30 years

SAVE MONEY AT YOUR LOCAL GARAGEYou can make huge savings at Grove Lane Garage compared to main dealers. We can service or repair your car, whatever make or model, and it won’t affect the manufacturer’s warranty!

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