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Northern Ballet Celebrates 45 Years

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CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

Well, what excitement! Al Pacino is coming to Leeds in May – a great opportunity to catch some exciting anecdotes, do a little corporate entertaining and raise money for charity too.

Northern Ballet Celebrates 45 Years

‘The Film Al Pacino Comes To House’ Takes Over The Leeds Town Hall

Cover photo: Stacey Newman Shutterstock.com

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On the cultural front, Northern Ballet is planning to celebrate its 45th Anniversary in style, bringing some fantastic dance to Leeds Grand. Opera North had such a hit with ‘Carousel’ it’s bringing it back! Tom Conti comes to The Grand in ‘Twelve Angry Men’; West Yorkshire Playhouse presents a new version of Chekov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’; and National Media Museum

presents ‘Drawn by Light: The Royal Photographic Collection’.

Community organisations continue to work hard addressing local problems, especially planning decisions; one of our advertisers plans to do the Coast2Coast walk in six days; and The Conservation Volunteers line up another superb programme at Skelton Grange.

We can’t wait to hear what people have planned for April! The deadline is 1st March for editorial and 6th March for advertising (1st/8th April for the May edition.

Kind regards,

Carole, Jack and the team.

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Al Pacino Comes to Elland Road!

The ‘king of gangster movies’ is

heading to Leeds for an intimate black tie dinner event.

The Sapphire Gala Northern Ballet Celebrates its 45th Anniversary with an impressive line-up of

dance artists and renowned choreographers.

12 Drawn by Light The National Media Museum presents an exhibition featuring The Royal Photographic Society Collection, renowned throughout the world.

44 Leeds Rotary Club presents Young Citizen Awards to 22 young people from schools, colleges and youth organisations across Leeds.

46 Nature Inspired Courses at Skelton Grange TCV’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre lines up some great events for both children and adults.

64 The Film House at Leeds Town Hall Leeds Young Film Festival launches the UK’s largest family film adventure.

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You’ve probably noticed a few empty homes around Leeds – there may even be one not far from where you live. Like Leeds Empties, you may have asked yourself why homes are empty when there’s such high demand for housing in Leeds. here are currently over 4,500 homes in Leeds that have been empty for six months or more, and 90% of these are privately owned –around 600 of these are in LS16, 17 and 18.

come back into use later this year.

Whilst the council shares data about empty properties, Leeds Empties really values local knowledge,

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work with people who have inherited a home, or with families of people who have moved into long-term care. They have also worked with people who have moved away from Leeds, and others who have got into difficulties with a buy-to-let investment.

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In 2014 Leeds Empties worked on 158 homes

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Carole Carey-Campbell

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near you, please contact them. Of course, if you own a home that is currently empty, give them a call and find out how they can help.

You can find out more about the Empty Homes Doctor service at www. leedsempties.org.uk

empty home – but they’re not sure where to begin. This is where the Empty Homes Doctor service can help.

The service, funded by Leeds City Council, provides intensive support to owners of empty properties to help them work out what their options are, and then helps them practically to bring their home back into use.

Depending on what the owner wants, Leeds Empties will explore options that could include renovation, rental, and sale through either an agent or auction. They can also help people find contractors, or advice on dealing with issues such as probate.

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ALFRED AUSTIN (1835-1913)

POET, POLITICAL JOURNALIST AND CRITIC Leeds can boast only one poet laureate, but in fact nobody boasts about him at all. He’s more of a shameful secret. Alfred Austin, born and brought up in Leeds, was appointed poet laureate in 1896, after four years of tussle and argument about a worthy successor to the revered Lord Tennyson and William Wordsworth. His appointment unleashed a flood of criticism and insult which left his reputation in tatters and buried him for years. Search the poetry anthologies, look for a blue plaque on his birthplace: nothing.

Complacent and egotistical, he lacked personal appeal, but some of his writing has charm and grace, reflecting his genuine, romantic love of English gardens and nature. Is it time to dig him up?

He was born in 1835, third of the six children of Joseph Austin, a prosperous Leeds wool merchant and magistrate. He had just had a splendid new house built on Headingley Hill - ‘Ashwood’, off North Hill Road, its gothic arched windows and tall chimneys still a feature. In later memories Alfred recalled the open fields separating it from Woodhouse Moor, where cows grazed and he used to exercise his pony – an idyllic semi-rural childhood. Poetry, especially Byron, was an early passion. His father was Catholic, so after a day school in Headingley he was sent off to the Catholic Stoneyhurst College and then to St. Mary’s, Oscott, near Birmingham, where he studied for a degree of London University, the only degree open to nonAnglicans. With vague thoughts about a profession, he entered legal chambers in London and was called to the Bar in 1857. But he was a half-hearted lawyer – he really wanted to write, and had already published a book of poetry, funded by his uncle. It sold 17 copies!

In 1860 he inherited money from this uncle, the distinguished railway engineer Joseph Locke, which freed him to write and travel.

He published two books of satirical poetry, praised for their learning and

elegance, and spent a long period in Italy, which he grew to love. On his return to England he continued writing, published two novels, and married the daughter of an Irish landowner, Hester Homan-Mulock. They enjoyed a year-long honeymoon in his beloved Italy, embroiled then in political turmoil.

Politics were close to his heart. A staunch, deeply patriotic Tory, he was taken on as leader-writer for the right-wing ‘Standard’ newspaper. As their correspondent he travelled to Rome in 1869 to cover the first Vatican Council and then in 1870 was at the Siege of Paris. He stood for parliament twice as a Conservative, for Taunton in 1865 and Dewsbury in 1880, egged on by Disraeli, but lost. So he focussed on political journalism, founding and editing the National Review, a platform for the Tory party. He was a close friend of Lord Salisbury, and totally in tune with his anti-reform policies.

Disliking London, he looked for a rural retreat where he could live like a traditional country squire and write.

In 1867 he and Hester fell in love with the picturesque Swinford Old Manor House near Ashford in Kent and bribed their way in. They spent the rest of their lives there creating their perfect garden, the inspiration for his most popular work: ‘The Garden that I Love’ (1894), and its sequels ‘In Veronica’s Garden’ and ‘Lamia’s Winter Quarters’, all running to many editions – idylls in prose, interspersed with poems and whimsical conversations on nature and life. Further volumes of lyrical poetry, poetic criticism (he harshly dismissed old favourites like Tennyson!), satires and dramas, and finally an autobiography flowed from his pen – over 40 books in all.

In 1896, after other candidates had been rejected or had refused, he was appointed Poet Laureate, on Lord Salisbury’s recommendation as Prime Minister.

The press had a field day mocking his work, picking on various dud lines particularly in his later ‘official’ odes,

and even poking fun at his short stature (about five feet). But he was impervious: confident, sure of his own worth and the rightness of his views on Queen, country, empire, and literature. He revisited Leeds in 1904 to receive an honorary degree from the newly created University, and gave a characteristic lecture on the ‘progressive lunacy’ of giving poor children free meals in schools.

He died in 1913, on the brink of the great upheaval of the First World War. He was included in a famous anthology of bad poetry, but the kind view is that at his best he was ‘a true but not a great poet’ – you can taste his work yourself now on the internet.

By Eveleigh Bradford

n the morning of March 20th there will a total eclipse of the Sun, visible along a narrow band in the North Atlantic. The nearest place to see totality on land is the Faroe Islands. In Leeds the eclipse will be seen as a strong partial, with up to 90% of the Sun’s diameter covered … if clouds don’t spoil it.The Moon will start to cover the Sun at about 8:30 and to build to maximum coverage an hour later. The event will finish about an hour after that.

Looking at the Sun directly damages the eyes. ‘Eclipse glasses’, purpose-manufactured from a special highly reflective film, can be obtained for a few pounds. A ‘pin-hole camera’ can project an image of the Sun. Another way to observe is to project the Sun’s image produced by a small telescope onto a white surface. The Society for Popular Astronomy website http://www.popastro.com/solar/ index.php gives details.

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If ever there’s a discussion of serious acting talent in modern American cinema there is one name that is ever present among the usual suspects; Pacino. Now the Oscar winning actor, director and ‘king of gangster movies’ is heading to Leeds for an intimate black tie dinner event on Saturday 16th May at Elland Road.

ith a career spanning four decades, Al Pacino has starred in many great films (and a few not so great ones) and he is never less than an utterly electrifying screen presence.

Pacino is the whole package; a real actor with honest-to-god, heavy duty chops, a bona fide, charisma-oozing movie star.

Coming to prominence in the 1970s, arguably the most exciting era in Hollywood history, Pacino found his first big screen part in the controversial ‘Panic in Needle Park’ which was swiftly followed by the role that would make his name and usher him into the annals of cinematic greatness - Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’. While Pacino later became known for the scenerychewing, shouty, bombastic acting style he brought to some of his famous roles, his work in ‘The Godfather’ is something else altogether. It is a master class of careful control and subtlety and his Michael Corleone is a chilling portrait of a man corrupted and consumed by dark forces.

He would reprise the role in ‘The Godfather Part 2’ which also featured another rising star of his generation, Robert De Niro, although the pair had no scenes together. For that clash of the cinematic titans film fans would have to wait until 1995 and Michael Mann’s excellent ‘Heat’.

Following ‘The Godfather’, Pacino continued his winning streak by portraying his ruthless crime boss’s polar opposite as the titular ‘Serpico’, a morally upright cop standing up to corruption, and delivered another outstanding turn as hapless would be bank robber, Sonny in Sidney Lumet’s superb ‘Dog Day Afternoon’, a stranger than fiction true life heist movie.

Perhaps Pacino’s most iconic role came with 1983’s ‘Scarface’,

directed by Brian De Palma. While I personally don’t particularly regard the film as a high water mark for either director or star, with its garish 80’s production design, lurid ultra-violence, and Pacino’s hysterically over the top performance as the cokeaddled, machine gun-toting Tony Montana, it’s certainly unforgettable.

Better, I think, and one of my favourite Pacino movies is ‘Carlito’s Way’ which saw Pacino and De Palma reunite a decade after ‘Scarface’ to tell the story of another Latino gangster returning to his old stomping ground after a stint in prison and trying to go straight. In gangland set films Pacino is usually the capo, the kingpin, a made guy. So it was an intriguing switch to see him convincingly inhabiting the role of down-at-heel mobster also-ran Lefty in ‘Donnie Brasco’. Lefty is a

pitiable figure and Pacino imbues the character with vulnerability, wounded pride and pathos.

Of course, in a classic case of Academy oversight, Pacino belatedly received his Oscar for ‘Scent of a Woman’, after seven previous nominations. A decent enough film with a typically spirited performance from Pacino but few would regard it among his best work.

With over fifty acting credits to his name there’s neither the time nor the space here for a comprehensive career retrospective but I’ve flagged up a few personal highlights from Al Pacino’s remarkable life in movies.

‘An Experience with…Al Pacino’ , will be at the Leeds Centenary Pavilion at Elland Road on Saturday 16th May. Organised by Olexy Productions, this is the first time Al Pacino will have hosted such a dinner in the UK. The event will include a revealing Q&A with the star as he shares anecdotes from his illustrious film career.

Having played the region’s most infamous monarch, Richard III, several times on Broadway, Al feels he has a connection with Yorkshire. “‘I’m really looking forward to once again meeting UK fans, and this time from the north”, said Al. “I love Yorkshire and Leeds is a fantastic

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city. I can’t wait to share untold stories with my fans in this intimate setting.”

“Pacino has already stated that he will never write an autobiography, so this event is a very rare opportunity to hear directly from the star on his life and his outstanding movie career”, said Stephen Oleksewycz, Olexy Productions.

Several different tickets are available, starting from £125 +VAT, and all include a threecourse dinner. Platinum (£2,000) and VIP (£1,250) tickets offer opportunities to meet and be photographed with Pacino. Guests will also be able to buy exclusive Al Pacino memorabilia during the charity auction . A percentage of the profits will be donated to the charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.

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The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Collection is renowned throughout the world for its iconic and historically significant images, as well as examples of the technology that shaped photography from the 1820s to the present day. It forms part of the National Photography Collection, cared for by the National Media Museum in Bradford, where highlights will be displayed in the exhibition ‘Drawn

by Light: The Royal Photographic Collection’ from 20th March – 21st June 2015.

Pictured: Portrait of Christina, National Media Museum / SSPL

he National Media Museum, with assistance from the Art Fund, Heritage Lottery Fund and Yorkshire Forward, acquired the RPS Collection and incorporated it into the National Photography Collection in 2003. Since then the Museum has been home to its 250,000 images, 8,000 items of photographic equipment and 31,000 books, periodicals and documents.

Co-curated by Colin Harding Curator of Photography and Photographic Technology at the National Media Museum, Claude W. Sui, Curator, and Stephanie Herrmann, Associate Curator, of the Forum of International Photography of the ReissEngelhorn-Museen, Mannheim,

It’s home to 250,000 images

Germany, ‘Drawn by Light’ first appeared at Media Space in the Science Museum. It is presented in collaboration with the ReissEngelhorn-Museen, where it will go on display in 2017.

Among more than 250 remarkable, rare and sometimes unique objects, the exhibition features key artefacts that tell the story of the development of photography: Nièpce heliographs from the 1820s, the first commercially published book illustrated by photographs William Henry Fox Talbot’s camera lucida sketchbook, ‘The Pencil of

Nature’ (1844 – 1846), and seminal works such as Oscar Rejlander’s ‘The Two Ways of Life’ (1857).

Many historically significant figures from photography are represented, such as Nièpce and Talbot, as well as Julia Margaret Cameron, Roger Fenton, Lewis Carroll and Hugh Welch Diamond. And the collection is constantly expanding: renowned contemporary photographers whose work features include Don McCullin, Terry O’Neill and Martin Parr among others. Steve McCurry’s famed ‘Afghan Girl’ image, taken in 1984, is the most recent acquisition and was added to the RPS Collection in November 2014.

“This is a great opportunity for visitors to see some of the world’s most important photography, by some of the greatest photographers, in the collection’s home, as well as to explore the rest of this wonderful museum”, said Michael Pritchard, Director-General of The Royal Photographic Society.

The exhibition is part of the 2015 Art in Yorkshire programme.

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Last year, the first ever Roundhay Open Artists’ Studios Trail took place and it was a thundering success! Hundreds of people hit the Trail, maps in hand, to discover a fantastic variety of artists living right under their noses. It obviously had to happen again! This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday 26th April, 11am – 5.30pm. he 2014 list of featured artists has grown from 17 to a magnificent 32 for 2015!

The variety and standard of work is amazing. You can look forward to visiting artists in painting, illustration, ceramics, felt making , woodturning, portraiture, sculpture, glass, jewellery, textiles, photography and mixed media. Unfortunately we can’t name everybody here, but believe me you are in for a treat!

The variety and standard of work is amazing Pictured: Artist, Debbie Samuel

Once again the organisers are producing a leaflet with a brief bio and picture for each artist, and a carefully designed map highlighting the location of each studio. These will be available in shops, cafes and libraries around Oakwood and Roundhay in March and at Oakwood Market the week before (18th April).

With almost double the number of participating artists, you really will need to pace yourself!

Luckily, around seven artists will be showing in two local churches – St Andrew’s and St Edmunds (where

there will also be refreshments).

And, a number of artists might preview their work on Friday or Saturday – check Roundhay Open Studios on Facebook for details and for a taste of what you can expect to see.

Last year the artists reported an average of 200 – 300 visitors in the day – I hope they are prepared for this year’s deluge! The event was a real eye opener and it was a pleasure to meet and chat with the artists. 2015’s Roundhay Open Studios promises to be even better.

om Conti leads the cast of Twelve Angry Men as it gets set to give its verdict across the UK. The acclaimed production is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th April, following its record-breaking run at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. Lauded as one of the great ‘must-see’ movies of all time, Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men originated as a television play and has been successfully adapted for film, radio and stage. The 1957 Academy Award-nominated film version starred, and was produced by, Henry Fonda.

Twelve Angry Men follows twelve jurors who have murder

on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a dilemma for the twelve, as their prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax.

Directed by Christopher Haydon, Artistic Director of The Gate Theatre, Notting Hill, Oscar nominee Tom Conti returns as Juror Number Eight, the role made famous by Henry Fonda. He will be joined by jurors Andrew Lancel (Frank Foster in Coronation Street), Robert Duncan (Gus Hedges in Drop The Dead Donkey), Andrew Frame (PC Hargreaves in EastEnders), David Calvitto (whose theatre credits include These Shining Lives and The Odd Couple), Mark Carter (Hollyoaks, Utopia and The Knock) and Sean Power, (Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Fright Night 2). Jon Carver, who has had a recurring role in Doctors, returns to play The Guard.

The rest of the jury will be made up of Denis

Lill, Paul Beech, Alexander Forsyth, Edward Halsted and Gareth David-Lloyd.

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pera N o r t h’s hit production of the classic American musical ‘Carousel’, returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from 13th – 23rd May. Composed by one of Broadway’s most successful and enduring partnerships, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, the score is studded with some of the most powerful, uplifting and moving music ever written for the stage, including ‘If I Loved You,’ ‘June is Bustin’ Out All Over,’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’

Set in a tight-knit fishing community on the New England coast, Carousel revolves around the ill-fated affair between Billy Bigelow

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It has some of the most powerful, uplifting and moving music ever written for the stage

and young mill-worker, Julie Jordan.

Little do they realise that Billy’s rebellious ways will lead to tragedy.

In 2012, Opera North’s production received five star reviews for its performances in Leeds,

Salford and at the Barbican, London.

Directed by Jo Davies, it brings the New England community to life with joyous choreography, a full orchestra and chorus, and a classically-trained cast, including Keith Higham as Billy Bigelow, Gillene Butterfield as Julie Jordan, and Yvonne Howard as Nettie. James Holmes, arguably today’s most expert interpreter of Rodgers’ score, returns to conduct.

Following Leeds, Opera North will take Carousel to Theatre Royal Norwich and Edinburgh Festival Theatre, before travelling to Dublin.

For tickets, call 0844 848 2700 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com

rtist and BAFTA winning filmmaker Yv e t t e Vanson pays tribute to the Great Strike of 1984-5 with ‘Miners’, a new exhibition at The National Coal Mining Museum for England.

The exhibition celebrates miners globally, commemorates the spirit of community, and explores the political and social questions surrounding the mining industry through portraits of miners.

Being one of the first women to go down Betteshanger Colliery in Kent in 1972, Vanson has a long association with coal-mining

communities, and this is reflected in her work.

“As with my films, I am driven by a desire to eradicate injustice and believe art and culture are powerful tools in helping to bring about change – be it personal or political”, said Yvette.

The exhibition features a screening of her ground-breaking film, ‘The Battle for Orgreave’.

The award-winning documentary for Channel 4 was fuelled by the 1984 Rotherham riot, when many miners were charged and eventually acquitted for their part in the incident.

‘The Battle for Orgreave’ examines the trial as well as the economic and political aspects of the strike. Vanson took the miners back to the place where the confrontation with the police had happened on 18th June 1984, enabling the miners to re-enact their experiences of that day.

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On the first Friday of every month, Yorkshire Dance showcases work by independent choreographers and small dance companies. Each evening has a theme to help artists experiment and develop their work, as well as

Leeds Chamber Choir Presents St John Passion

provide thought-provoking entertainment. his year’s programme includes ‘This Is Where It’s At’ on 6th March, which brings together eight selected choreographers from across the north. Dance artist and blogger Zoe Parker describes the evening as a chance “to experience work and choreography up close and personal”.

‘Burst’ on 8th May represents the next generation of dance makers. Yorkshire’s dance students showcase their talents with a variety of energetic and inspiring work.

The performances will be selected by Yorkshire Dance’s artistic team.

“This looks like one of the best Friday First programmes we have ever had”, said Programmes Manager Hollie Harkness Gowers. “It is an eclectic and exciting mix of dance and performance works, including a live workshop with internationally renowned dance dramaturg Peggy Olislaegers, a scratch night where you can see the freshest work from regional artists, and our annual student and graduate showcase.

“As well as the Friday Firsts, we are pleased to invite Charlotte Vincent and her company, Vincent Dance Theatre, back

One of the best Friday First programmes we have ever had

to Yorkshire Dance, providing an opportunity to engage with her and the company’s archive of material. This season’s programme is bursting at the seams, with performances every month, and professional development opportunities.”

This Spring also brings professional development opportunities, and many chances for the public to get involved. For full details, visit www.yorkshiredance.com

Leeds Chamber Choir will present JS Bach’s St John Passion at Leeds Cathedral on Great George Street, LS2, on Saturday 14th March at 7.30pm.

Although a relatively new ensemble (this is just its third concert), the choir has sung live on BBC Radio 4’s Daily Service for 11 broadcasts in the past two years, featuring eight of its singers. The concerts feature the whole complement of 16 singers.

This is the second time the choir has performed the St John Passion at Leeds Cathedral. It will be sung in German but, unusually for this type of choral performance, English subtitles will be projected to keep the audience engaged in the drama.

Tickets are £10 (£5 concessions) and are available on the door or at leedschamberchoir.org The choir is currently accepting new members, so if you are interested do contact them.

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Tyrone Huggin’s critically acclaimed story of an elderly Caribbean beekeeper and a dysfunctional wealthy teenager comes to The Carriageworks, Leeds, on Thursday 19th March. eworked with striking visual design and projections by Timothy Bird and sound design from Joseph Roberts, ‘The Honey Man’ is a funny but highly moving exploration of Black British identity, ecological destruction and friendship that crosses generational and cultural divides.

Through the story of an unlikely friendship between an elderly beekeeper and a troubled young teenager, the play looks at the relationship between two people on the fringes of society.

In a derelict cottage in the grounds of a country house, ageing Caribbean recluse, Honey Man, tries in vain to save his colony of bees. His life is set to change when fiery teenage heiress Misty (Beatrice Allen) charges into his world and challenges all he knows.

Initially, the two clash, but over time, an unlikely friendship develops. Events take a dramatic turn when an antique painting reveals a secret that connects their lives in ways they never imagined, shedding light on the histories hidden in art and the connections between English heritage and the history of slavery.

“Over the last few years I’ve become aware that a generation of ‘digital natives’ has grown up surrounded by digital technology”, said Tyrone Huggins. “I began

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The play explores Black British identity, ecological destruction and friendship that crosses generational and cultural divides the digital world was squeezing out time to reflect and bringing its own form of loneliness.

The Honey Man allowed me to bring two characters together who appear to have nothing in common. And, because neither has anyone else, they have to search for what they can share; survival of the bees and their British colonial history.”

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n impressive line-up of dance artists and renowned choreographers will join Northern Ballet for its 45th Anniversary Sapphire Gala at Leeds Grand Theatre on Saturday 14th March.

Artistic Director David Nixon has brought together artists from across the globe to take part in what promises to be an unforgettable evening. They will be joined by guest artists from The Australian Ballet, Royal Ballet, Hamburg Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre. The Gala will also feature a new commission from Jonathan Watkins, recently appointed as choreographer of the company’s next new ballet ‘1984’.

David Nixon will create a piece for Northern Ballet’s young male dancers and Kenneth Tindall and Daniel de Andrade will première two pas de

deux. Northern Ballet dancers will also première ‘Little Monsters’

by Stuttgart Ballet’s resident choreographer Demis Volpi.

“This is a rare opportunity for dance enthusiasts to see some of the most celebrated companies and performers from the world of dance come together in Leeds”, said David Nixon. “I am incredibly proud to be Artistic Director of a company that boasts such talented and passionate dancers, has a rich and distinctive heritage and has a remarkable ability to move audiences through captivating performances that are inspiring, emotional and intensely dramatic. The Gala will be a unique opportunity for our loyal audiences to show their support. I would like to thank all the companies and artists who are giving up their time

This is a rare opportunity for dance enthusiasts to see some of the most celebrated companies and performers from the world of dance

to support Northern Ballet on what will be a very special occasion.”

Northern Ballet will also host a special fundraising dinner in the Howard Assembly Room following the performance. The Sapphire Gala package includes a pre-performance reception, premium dress circle tickets, a three course meal, luxury gift bag, and the chance to participate in the Gala Auction. A table of ten guests is available at £2,500. Individual tickets for the dinner are available although these are limited. To book, or to find out how you could support the Gala, please contact Abi Walton, abi.walton@northernballet.com Individual tickets for the Sapphire Gala are available from 0844 848 2700 or leedsgrandtheatre. com, and are priced from £25 – £75.

his year, for the first time, The Picture Library at Leeds Art Gallery is extending its selection days to quarterly, two-day weekend events.

Leeds Art Gallery is one of the few organisations in the country that runs such a lending scheme. For just £48 for a year (£98 for two) you can become temporary custodian of a wonderful work of art and it has hundreds of original artworks to choose from.

According to The Times, Leeds Art Gallery has ‘probably the best collection of twentieth century British art outside London’. Set up with the aim of fostering an interest in original British art, The Picture

Library has been offering anyone based in Yorkshire the opportunity to enjoy original art at home for over 50 years.

“It’s a simple process and our scheme makes it possible for everyone to take up this opportunity”, said Theodore Wilkins, Leeds Art Gallery. “There’s that classic quote from Shirley McLaine in the film Terms of Endearment where she invites Jack Nicholson to view her Renoir – whilst we can’t run to a Renoir, you could enjoy a Terry Frost or a Jacob Kramer in the relaxed setting of your home. Plus, you can change your artwork as many times as you like.”

All you have to do to take advantage of the scheme is to attend one of their four selection events, bring proof of identity and your address in Yorkshire and sign up.

The costs are £16 per quarter for one artwork or £32 for two – or the discounted annual rate of £48/£98.

All works are insured by Leeds Art Gallery, but standard excess charges apply for damage or loss. You

Pictured: Phil & Katy Waller of Morley with their choice. can swap artworks throughout the year both at the special selection events and every day of the week at Leeds Art Gallery’s gift shop.

Selection days for the rest of this year are 25th/ 26th April; 25th/ 26th July; 24th/ 25th October.

For further information, visit www. thepicturelibrary.org

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Arts & Culture Pictured: Mark Rosenblatt

Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya hits the Playhouse stage in a vibrant, newly commissioned version by playwright Samuel Adamson, whose plays and adaptations include All About My Mother, Southwark Fair, Pillars of the Community, Clocks & Whistles, and Gabriel.

Pictured: David Ganly

Directed by Associate Director Mark Rosenblatt, David Ganly as Vanya leads a wonderful ensemble cast, in this dark, funny, romantic exploration of cross-purposed love, bitter jealousy and family dysfunction.

An illustrious professor returns to his country estate (run for years by other family

members) with his beautiful young wife. Already that spells a recipe for disaster. With the extended family and family doctor all brought together under one roof, resentments start to bubble to the surface, old wounds are reopened.

People start to re-examine their lives and the choices they made.

Thwarted ambitions emerge.

“This is a great play”, said Mark Rosenblatt. “ When I read it I was struck by how wise, funny and sad it was. A play rarely covers the whole spectrum of life like this.

Chekov puts all the characters on stage and lets them revolve around each other. It touches on getting old, making one’s mark in life, falling in love – the rich tapestry of life. But people find themselves at cross-purposes and, as a result, stupid things happen.

“Samuel Adamson is a brilliant adapter of Chekov. He has the ability to find a turn of phrase that is of the time yet contemporary. This is a version that is ‘front footed’ rather than reflective or over considered. It is dynamic and funny. Working with Sam we were able to tweak and adjust it during rehearsals. I can guarantee it will play in your head for ages afterwards!”

First published in 1897, Uncle Vanya is considered one of the great plays of the 19th century.

Appreciated widely for its themes of loneliness, love and hope, it remains an enduringly powerful reflection on the purpose of life.

The cast for Uncle Vanya is completed by John Bett, Ryan Kiggell, Anne Lacey, Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Eve Pearce, Georgina Rylance, Graham Turner, and David Leopold.

Uncle Vanya is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 28th February – 21st March.

rish History Month is celebrated throughout March - the month in which St Patrick’s Day is internationally celebrated.

An initiative introduced by the Leeds-based Irish Arts Foundation, it is now in its ninth year, and this year goes national – with events taking place in Leeds, London, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Sheffield.

It aims to promote knowledge of Irish History and experiences in Britain, to highlight the contributions that Irish people have made to British society, and to introduce new audiences to the vibrancy of Irish arts, heritage and culture.

Particular highlights this year include ‘Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer: one of Ireland’s unsung heroes…’

He was one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions.

The story is brought to life in a dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton on Saturday 7th March.

‘A Year of Festivals in Ireland!’ is an inspirational evening with author Mark Graham who recently completed a quest to attend three festivals a week in Ireland for an entire year! Part of the Headingley LitFest, it’s at The New Headingley Club on Sunday 8th March, 8pm.

The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place in Leeds city centre on Sunday 15th March, starting at 11am, followed by food, music, dancing and general celebrating in Millennium Square in the afternoon.

Irish/Iranian festival favourite Patrick Monahan

presents a witty, charming family show ‘Adventures in Monahan Land’ at The Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 21st March at 8pm.

Luke Daniels Trio plays Otley Courthouse on Saturday 7th March at 8pm. And there are traditional Irish music sessions on Sunday 8th March, 2pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row (off Water Lane LS11), and on Tuesday 17th, 2pm at The Harp, Cromwell St, Lincoln Green, LS9.

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ust look at this picture of Brian Conley – this is a man who is never happier than when he’s on stage! He told us the other day that he had never had a ‘proper’ job. He was born to entertain!

In recent years he has taken on leading roles in ‘The Music Man’, ‘Jolson’, ‘Oliver’, ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, but ‘Barnum’ could well be his most challenging role yet. The Cy Coleman-scored musical is about Phineas T Barnum, circus entertainer extraordinaire, known as America’s greatest showman and first millionaire.

“Although the setting is a circus, it is actually a love story”, said Brian, “that revolves around

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his 44 year marriage, his relationship with his wife (played by Linzi Hateley who starred in ‘Mamma Mia!’, ‘Joseph’, and ‘Carrie’) and how he coped with her death.

And there are wonderful songs which help to tell the story and really add to it.”

Brian was delighted when Cameron Mackintosh asked him to take on the role of Phineas Barnum. “It’s a show that I’ve always admired. I saw this production in Chichester in 2013 and just loved it. And the wonderful thing with Cameron is that there’s absolutely no skimping; you know everything will be done to the highest degree.”

Even the fact that he had to learn how to tightrope walk didn’t put him off! “I started high wire lessons over a year ago and found that it was harder than it looked!

The first thing I had to learn was how to fall! It takes a lot of core strength and I still have to practice every day.”

Given Brian’s hugely varied entertainment history, he already knew a little magic, how to juggle, and had done some fire-eating – all of which have come in handy for this role.

“This is a wonderful show”, said Brian. “We have a really talented company, including proper circus performers, and an eleven-piece orchestra. The Victorian set looks amazing and on arrival the team works through the night to set it up. We even bring our own floor!

“Barnum was a fascinating character, full of weird and wild ideas. He was famous for his threering circus – he knew that no one would be able to take it all in on one visit, they would have to come back to see what was happening in the other rings!”

Brian is touring with Barnum until August, then what? Apparently there is a new TV serial for BBC on the cards. Barnum is at Leeds Grand Theatre from

The Leeds College of Music SU Big Band – The Leeds Union University Big Band Plus Special Guests et ready for Atomic Swing, a big band bonanza with not just one big band but two, followed by an electro-swing set from a renowned local DJ, on Thursday 12th March, 8.30pm – 2am at The HiFi Club, 2 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DE A swinging set from the heavy 20-piece Leeds College of Music Student Big Band will get you throwing some

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t’s North versus South again at Rotary’s North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, run in conjunction with British Guild of Beer Writers’ Sam Parker.

This year the festival moves to a new location at North Leeds Cricket Club (The Homestead, Old Park Road, LS8 1JX). Running from Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March, it aims to provide interesting and unusual beers from micro and independent breweries for people to enjoy, to stimulate debate and to help raise money for Rotary charities.

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Eighteen Northern beers will battle it out against 18 from down South. There will also be food throughout the day and live music on Friday and Saturday.

Last year the festival raised £5,000, which was donated to the Lord Mayor’s charity LOFFTY (Leeds Offers Fun For The Young), St Gemma’s, John Jamieson School, Leeds Children’s Hospital, and the Sylvia Wright Trust.

Entry £2 (CAMRA & SPBW members free). Festival pack (£5) includes a commemorative beer glass, programme and two beer tokens. Additional tokens just

The snack bar, Ira B’s, recently claimed the number one spot on review site, Trip Advisor. aving opened just eight months ago, the retro-inspired snack bar is now apparently at the top of the list of 1,400 established eateries in Leeds, with 89 of its 98 reviews, scoring five stars!

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Long before Leeds became the foodie mecca and gastro-paradise it is today there was Hansa’s! stablished in 1986, the longevity of this restaurant is a testament to the welcoming atmosphere, holistic ethos and, of course, the fantastic food that has made it a local institution for nigh on three decades.

Featuring an all vegetarian menu of authentic Gujurati cuisine, Hansa’s remains in a league of its own. The food is distinctively different from the ubiquitous anglicised Indian cuisine many of us have grown accustomed to. This is genuine Gujurati style home cooking wherein even complex flavour combinations seem to be presented with an air of honesty and simplicity.

Hansa’s, with its all-female, multicultural staff (some of whom have worked with Hansa since she started!) has been trading from the same premises for twenty-nine years – all of which enhances the welcoming, homely, lived in and relaxed ambiance.

Rather than poring endlessly over the menu and agonising over what to choose, we capitulated and happily took Hansa up on her offer to bring us a selection of dishes.

For starters we received a sharing platter comprising Hansa’s Muthiya (imagine an almost veggie sausage arrangement made with grated cabbage, gram-flour, mustard and sesame seeds), and the fantastic Bharela Marcha deep fried whole Romano peppers filled with spicy mashed potato and crunchy peanut mixture. Both were served with a lovely, piquant red pepper chutney. There was also

This is genuine Gujurati style home cooking wherein even complex flavour combinations seem to be presented with an air of honesty and simplicity

the Makai-no-chevdo - sweetcorn stir-fried with mustard seeds and chopped onions; Chilli Paneer, which delivered a tasty kick; and Pani Puri - bite-sized crispy puris filled with chickpeas and onion and served with a tamarind sauce

which are so moreish you’re actually relieved they’re not a readily available snack food as you would never cease popping these delicious little treats into your mouth.

Mains-wise we had the Patra Special, which is very special indeed! A unique combination of flavours and texture, patra leaves are stuffed with all kinds of goodness (including chilli, ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds) then compressed and served in a light curry with sweetcorn, really different and mouth-wateringly flavoursome.

The Bhaji Paneer was a more familiar dish but no less satisfying, the combination of spinach and Indian cheese never lets you down.

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variation (here made with chickpeas) to be a great alternative in the Bhagat Muthiya with a consistency that chimed well with potatoes in a spicy curry sauce. The Urad was a very fine creamy daal curry which, made with urad beans, was refreshingly different to the usual lentil daal and had the hearty, warming qualities of proper comfort food.

While the food at Hansa’s isn’t in the slightest heavy or stodgy it is filling and satisfying. Nevertheless, after polishing off every last scrap of our mains we didn’t hesitate to move on to dessert.

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Khiloni’s Special (named for Hansa’s granddaughter) is a light but subtly rich chocolate cake in chocolate sauce. Somewhat more exotic was the Gajjar Halwa - grated carrots, almonds and raisins with cardamom, and the Fruit Shrikhand - a distinctive tropical fruit salad and yogurt affair, splendidly light and tasty.

These topped off the meal perfectly, washed down with spicy, sweet chai.

It’s hard to imagine how any aspect of the meal could possibly be improved upon. From the restaurant’s layout and décor to the service and the variety of tastes we were treated to, everything was absolutely top notch. At Hansa’s you’re always in exceptionally good hands and a visit to this exceptional and individual restuarant will leave you feeling well nourished in both body and soul.

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PUBLIC MEETING Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice recently launched ‘Challenge24’ a new fundraising campaign that invites you to take on a personal challenge for 24 hours. The aim is to raise both money and awareness of the incredible 24-hour care provided by Wheatfield’s nurses.

“We are looking for enthusiastic, creative people to take on this challenge to see what they can do for 24 hours during the week of 9th March”, said Georgie Abbott, Senior Hospice Fundraiser. “Participants can approach this alone or get together with a group of friends to rack up a 24 hours challenge together. So far we have people baking, tweeting and giving up caffeine and sugar. It’s the perfect opportunity to test your stamina and determination!”

Charlotte Stern (above) has challenged herself to stay silent for 24 hours! “I have always been a chatterbox”, she said. When I heard about the challenge I suggested to my team that I stay silent for 24 hours when they all doubted I could do this it made me even more determined! It will be hard at work - but then I always have email! My fiancé will probably sponsor me the most money for a bit

of peace and quiet!”

Established over 35 years ago, Wheatfields not only provides specialist medical care to ease pain and discomfort, but also offers people and their families real emotional support during what can be an extremely difficult time. Last year alone the hospice provided care for over 2,500 people living with an incurable illness in the Leeds area.

To take part in Challenge24, just register at www.sueryder.org/ challenge24. Every £240 raised will cover the cost of a nurse providing 24 hour care for patients when they need it most.

Find out what the future is for our National Health Service An opportunity to question the political parties 7pm – 9pm Wednesday 15th April Oxford Place Centre, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX The future of our National Health Service is high on the list of priorities for voters in the General Election in May. How can we know what the various political parties have in mind for our NHS? To answer this question, a number of Leeds groups that campaign to support our NHS have organised a meeting at which speakers from the political parties will explain their thinking about the NHS and their plans for it.

The meeting will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday 15th April, at the Oxford Place Centre, Oxford Place, Leeds LS1 3AX. The meeting will be free and open to the public.

The meeting will be arranged to give maximum opportunity for everyone to question the speakers.

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The Lord Mayor, Councillor David Congreve, recently presented Arthur France MBE with a ‘Leeds Award’ at a special ceremony in the Civic Hall. The award was in recognition of the fantastic contribution he has made to the city over the past 60 years – in particular in the West Indian community.

Congreve. “There is no doubt that the achievements of Arthur France MBE make him more than a worthy recipient of this civic accolade.”

“When I came here in 1957 awards and accolades were the furthest things from my mind”, said Arthur. “I simply believed that we all had a responsibility to be good citizens, to help others and to contribute to making the places where we live the best they can be. I still believe that, so I am touched and honoured to receive the Leeds Award.

I have an enduring love for my

Pictured: Arthur France MBE, receives his Leeds Award from Lord Mayor Cllr David Congreve.

rthur, who moved to Leeds in 1957 was one of three people who founded the United Caribbean Association and in 1967 was instrumental in organising the city’s first ever carnival, which was also the first to be held in Europe. He has been chairperson of the Leeds Carnival since its inception and helped it go from strength to strength. Last year Leeds Carnival attracted around 80,000 spectators and was estimated to have brought £3m into the city’s economy.

Providing facilities and creating educational opportunities for young people and the wider community are another of Arthur’s passions. In 1973, he was

part of the steering group which set up Chapeltown Community Centre. He was also involved with the creation of a learning and computer school, and in 1985, was named chair of the Leeds West Indian Centre, a post which he still holds.

“The Leeds Award was created to recognise those people who through their hard work and dedication have made a tremendous contribution in our city”, said Councillor David

Caribbean culture and my adopted home “I have an enduring love for my Caribbean culture and my adopted home city of Leeds and I am proud that Leeds West Indian Carnival has flown the flag for all that’s great about both.”

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rekkers are being sought to tackle Africa’s highest peak in aid of Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley. Jetting out on Boxing Day 2014, participants will climb the 5,895 metre high Kilimanjaro and reach the summit in time to witness the first sunrise of 2016.

This guided adventure not only offers spectacular views over the rain forests and desert, mesmerising landscapes and traditional cuisine, but also the chance to make a real difference to people living with lifelimiting illness.

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a popular challenge “, said Georgina Abbott, Senior Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder Wheatfields, “but this is the first time we staged an organised trek. As the trip coincides with the holiday period, we are hoping more people will be able to take part. We would love to hear from anyone looking to take on a challenge in 2015.”

Joining the Sue Ryder team will not only help with your fitness regime, but you will get a massive sense of achievement and take away lifetime memories of sleeping under the stars, making new friends and raising vital funds for Wheatfields, where all care services are free of charge.

However it costs £4m to run the hospice and only part of this is covered by statutory funding.

Every year the hospice needs to raise over £2.5 million in donations to continue to provide its specialist care services Places are limited and early registration is encouraged. For further information, visit www. sueryder.org/kilimanjaro or contact Georgina Abbott on 0113 2033 338, georgina.abbott@ sueryder.org

REAP OPEN MEETING Meet your prospective parliamentary candidates and find out about their environmental policies A GREEN HUSTINGS Thursday 26 MARCH 2015 7 – 9.30pm St Andrew’s United Reformed Church Shaftesbury Avenue LS8 1DS

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atie West recently found a letter written by her grandfather, whom she had never met. It gave her his address from many years ago and enclosed with it was a picture of a new family, a family she never knew existed. It dawned on her that her father had siblings he had never met. He is 80 next year and she would love to be able to solve the mystery.

Can you help? Do you recognize anyone in the photograph?

At some stage of his life, her grandfather, Ronald Holt, lived at 2 Cambridge Gardens, Bramley, Leeds. He was born around 1914, married Stella Hodgson, and had two children, Ronald and June. For a number of years he operated a garage and had a beard! That is all the information Katie has.

If you can help, please email Katie at c.west59@btinternet.com

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News From Your Councillors CLLR DANIEL COHEN

Alwoodley Ward Well, if there was ever any question that we Alwoodlyians live in the finest part of the city, world cycling has confirmed that we should be in no doubt!

On Sunday 3rd May - just four days before the General and Local Elections (so a fairly quiet time), the Tour

Our second world class cycling event

CLLR CHRISTINE MACNIVEN Roundhay Ward

de Yorkshire will be whizzing its way through Alwoodley and voila, before you can even say ‘zut alors!’ or even ‘what’s up chuck’ we get our second world class cycling event, in 10 months, passing right by our doorstep.

For many this is both hugely exciting and massively positive for Yorkshire, Leeds and of course Alwoodley. It will mean, however, that some forward planning is needed on the day itself, as the race will require some road closures along the route of the race (and on roads leading up to the route).

Unlike the Tour de France, these road closures will be far shorter in duration (between about an hour to 90 minutes) – the minimum amount of time needed to facilitate the event. Nonetheless, residents on or near King Lane, turning into Alwoodley Lane and

the roads to the North of Alwoodley Lane, Alwoodley Gates, Wigton Lane (turning toward Roundhay Park), where the race will finish on Sunday around 4pm, are going to be stuck for an hour or so.

I know residents will want to know exactly what the arrangements are for 3rd May, so we can all plan our day and our movements. I did ask officers to write to residents at the beginning of February, but they wanted to hold off until March. I will post updates of timings for the day on www. dancohen.org.uk.

As always, if you have any specific questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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New Drop-in for People with Aphasia The frustration of knowing what you want to say, but struggling to say it, is hard to appreciate. But every year around 400 people in Leeds who survive stroke will be faced with ‘aphasia’. This is the communication disability faced by one in three after stroke which can also affect the ability to write and manage numbers. While

Get Those Dancing Shoes Out! The Meanwood Valley Partnership is teaming up with the Meanwood Village Association to present a fun and energetic night out with a traditional Barn Dance on Saturday 28th March, 7 – 9.30pm at Carr Manor Primary School on Stainbeck Lane.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t know the moves, as there will be great music and expert calling by The Roosters.

intelligence is not affected, their ability to communicate is changed forever. t its worst, aphasia can lead to loss of a job, friends, even family break-up, and for many, feelings of isolation and loneliness are all too common.

The charity Connect helps people with aphasia reconnect with everyday life. At their new Leeds drop-in, launching on 5th March, people with aphasia can come together in a relaxing environment to share stories, offer ideas, support each other and rebuild confidence. Simply meeting in a friendly setting will be an invaluable lifeline for many, and it is an approach that is supported by doctors and speech and language therapists.

Drop-in will be led by four ‘peer leaders’ from the Leeds area; each has had a stroke and now lives with aphasia. They will be supported by trained volunteers from Leeds Beckett University.

Sessions will take place from 1 – 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of each month, at Leeds Centre for Integrated Living, Armley Grange Drive, Leeds LS12 3QH. Funded by the Big Lottery Fund, drop-in is free, and friends and family of those with aphasia are also welcome.

For further information, visit www.ukconnect.org

There will be great music and expert calling A Pie and Pea Supper is included in the ticket price of just £7.50. There will also be other refreshments and a chance to enjoy the special, handcrafted Meanwood Ale. Tickets are available from 0113 274 1449 or 07940 537408.

For more information visit www. meanwoodvalleypartnership. co.uk

Guests can buy pigs and be ‘owners’ for each race, with winning ollowing a highly successful pig racing evening last year, pig trainers have been lining up to take part again! This year’s event is on Saturday 28th March at Bardsey Village Hall (LS17 9DG).

The 2014 champion trainers, Red Bull Racing (Right), will be defending their title and champion pig, Spamella Anderson, will be running again. If you didn’t make it last year, you missed a lot of fun and the rare chance of owning a (fluffy) pig!

Guests can buy pigs and be ‘owners’ for each race, with winning owners receiving bottles

owners receiving bottles of bubbly of bubbly. Everyone can bet on the race outcome and betting winners receive a percentage of income.

The course opens at 6.30pm for pre-race drinks. First race is at 7pm.

Tickets (£8.50) include entry to the ‘course’, supper and a whole lot of fun. Racing pigs are £3 each. For more details and tickets contact the sanctuary or visit www.hopepastures.org/pigrace-evening/

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he Leeds Rotary Club recently presented Young Citizen Awards to 22 young people from schools, colleges and youth organisations across Leeds. They were all shining examples of what young people are doing for their families, schools, fellow students and communities. These included : Saliha Rashid (22) who is registered blind, a survivor of honour-based abuse and a graduate of Leeds Trinity University. She gave a rousing speech at her graduation and has spoken on Asian Women’s rights in the House of Lords.

Tomas Gregor from Leeds City College is a police volunteer and works at CATCH (Community Action to Change Harehills), and with schools, parents and young people to find solutions to crime and anti-social behaviour.

Young carers Harry Hession and Jacob Cassidy (Morley Academy), Aryaan Ashraf and Eboney Stringer (Priesthorpe School), and Charlotte Summer (Farnley Academy), all cared for disabled or ill members of their families, whilst supporting other family members and attending school.

Aaron Harrison (Farnley Academy) swam 5K for Marie Curie

They were all shining examples of what young

Cancer, Tom Downing (Rodillian Academy) cycled 70 miles for charity. Khaleeqa Bostan and Chloe Whittaker (South Leeds Academy) raised over £2,000 for charity through a range of challenging activities. Cody Hartley (Rodillian Academy) walked 20 miles and raised over £4,000 towards buying four defibrillator machines.

Carolyn Holroyd and Helen Chan (both 25) have supported The Market Place for many years are currently members of the Youth Group HYPE (helping young people through experience). They are great leaders and share their skills and

abilities to campaign for improved mental health services for young people.

Lydia Snell, Zoe Wright, and Bethany Brocksom (Abbey Grange C of E Academy), Abby Morin and Jason Campy (Royds School), Hannah Titman (Gateways School) have been great ambassadors for their schools, taking on many roles including helping younger, less able students to achieve. Ella Goulding (Lawnswood School) designed a school anti-bullying campaign, and Josie Lee (Lawnswood) organised an evening’s entertainment and raised money for cancer awareness.

The awards were presented by the Lord Mayor, Cllr David Congreve and the Lady Mayoress Janet Harper.

Lesley Hastings Chair of Youth Opportunities Rotary Club of Leeds

people are doing for their families, schools and communities.

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TCV’s Skelton Grange Environment Centre has a great programme of events lined up for children and adults to get involved in and enjoy learning in the natural environment. excellent teacher and craftsman, Phil will present a willow weaving and sculpture workshop, where participants can make a deer or hare for their garden.

Craig Worrall of Edible Leeds will lead two Wild Food Walks around the Centre’s beautiful wildlife area. You will learn about the abundance of edible plants and fungi available in Yorkshire.

Craig will prepare some delicious food to share, as well as preparing foragings from the event.

Skelton Grange offers an inspiring kelton Grange offers an inspiring setting for both creativity and fun. There’s the special Bushcraft event for adults, an opportunity to learn knife skills, fire lighting and tracking games. Plus there are the ever popular bushcraft days for children, and a whole week of outdoor playscheme fun, with den building, campfires and woodland crafts – there’s even a two-day adventure with a sleepover!

The centre is delighted to welcome back wirework sculptor Chris Moss (above), who will teach you how to create amazing life-sized chickens or ducks that you will be able to take home.

It also welcomes Annie Russell for a Lino printing master class.

Her nature-inspired prints are

spectacular. “My work is largely figurative, drawing inspiration from nature and other hobbies, like gardening and woodwork”, said Annie. “I favour woodcuts and linocuts, because I love the way that these techniques combine practical craft, planning, creativity and composition. I like the physical process of carving a piece of lino or wood.”

M a s t e r willow weaver Phil Bradley (above, right) also returns. An

setting for both creativity and fun.

All proceeds from the workshops will go towards the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers, improving people’s lives, health and skills through the natural environment.

For more information, visit www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange, or contact 0113 243 0815 or skelton@ tcv.org.uk

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Home & Garden

A busy month for gardeners but undoubtedly one of my favourites.

Be sure

Lawns

to raise

As the temperature rises, the grass begins to grow and March is often the month when we can start to mow our lawns again.

Be sure to raise the height of your cutting blades so the first few cuts are gentle. If you have worm casts on the surface, brush them in with a stiff brush before mowing. This is an ideal month to lay new turf too.

Sowing and Planting Sowing seeds is the best bit of the gardening year for me. Every day I eagerly check my seed trays for signs of new life. On your windowsill you can plant seed of Celeriac, Peppers and Chillis, Sweetcorn,

It may be early in the year

Tomatoes and herbs such as Basil, Chives, Coriander and Marjoram.

Some flowers will also enjoy an early start indoors. Try Sunflowers, Snap Dragons and Zinnias. You can plant onion and shallot setts straight outside now too, taking care to ensure the tips are just under the soil, as Blackbirds are tempted to pull them up if anything protrudes above the surface.

Prepare for Summer Maintenance jobs such as pressure washing the paths and patio to remove algae, or taking the netting off ponds are good energetic tasks for cold, bright days and will help to prepare your garden to be used again. Fine days are also perfect for painting fences

Some

the height of your

flowers will also enjoy an early start indoors.

Try Snap Dragons and Zinnias.

cutting blades so the first few cuts are gentle and sheds, sharpening tools and washing our plant pots.

Get Out and Enjoy Gardens

but there are still wonderful gardens to explore and in Leeds we are blessed with several excellent examples.

It may be early in the year but there are still wonderful gardens to explore and in Leeds we are blessed with several excellent examples within striking distance.

One of the best for early Spring interest is the RHS garden at Harlow Carr where plantings of Dogwoods, Hellebores, Bulbs and Heathers lift your mood with wonderful warm colours however cold the temperature.

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t Gemma’s Hospice’s popular ‘Open Gardens’ programme is now open for registration! Once again, here’s your opportunity to display your gardening skills, and explore other gardens around the city too.

The hospice invites you to allow people access to your private garden, for one or several days between June and September.

Large or small, paved or turfed, whatever your style they’d love you take part! Every Summer, this flourishing initiative raises thousands of pounds through entry fees, all of which go directly towards caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

If, like thousands of others across the country, you love your outdoor space, then this is the initiative for you. We’ve always loved our lawns and been proud

of our pruning, and in recent years we’ve grown even more passionate about gardening. Spending time in the fresh air and getting back to nature provides relaxing time

away from our busy, technological lives. And, younger gardeners are sprouting up everywhere! A survey of 25-35 year olds revealed that gardening was now even more popular than going to the cinema!

Exploring other people’s gardens is a great way to spend a weekend and get inspiration for your own patch of greenery.

To launch the Open Gardens season, the Hospice’s own awardwinning gardens will also open to the public. Visit the hospice on 27th June and explore the grounds – there will be plants and gifts for sale, and much more.

You can register for the scheme now at www.st-gemma.co.uk. For further information, contact Emily on 0113 218 5565 or emilyc@stgemma.co.uk

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Andrew McCormack at Seven Arts Jazz pianist and composer Andrew McCormack has built a formidable reputation. He burst onto the scene in 2007 with his debut album ‘Telescope’, and has been a driving force behind artists like Kyle Eastwood, Eric Alexander, Denys Baptiste and Jean Toussaint (with whom he has toured extensively), as well as a host of home grown talent.

Forget Britain’s Got Talent, at Black’s Solicitors it’s all about Spowage Gott Tallant! he firm’s first ever girl group, ‘The Blackbirds’ made up of soprano Charlotte Spowage, a solicitor in the Commercial Property department, mezzo Helen Gott, a solicitor in Wills and Probate, and alto Sarah Tallant, a trainee solicitor, are set to impress at this year’s ‘Crypt Factor’ at Elland Road on 19th March.

The three part, neo boogiewoogie vintage group, inspired by the Andrews Sisters, aims to add a touch of vintage glamour and class to modern music.

Singing a new arrangement of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Candyman’, The Blackbirds are competing to raise money for St George’s Crypt and LionHeart and aim to have the

Blackbirds add a touch of vintage glamour

audience jumping out of its seats!

Charlotte is no stranger to the stage and has starred in various musicals over the years. Helen had aspirations of becoming a professional pianist before a career in law beckoned. And, Sarah actually studied Performing Arts before embarking on a career in law.

For more information about The Blackbirds, visit www.LawBlacks.com or telephone 0113 207 0000. For details about the Crypt Factor and to book one of the remaining tables for ten (priced at £1,100 + VAT), please call Carolyn on 0113 261 5713.

Now a resident of New York, his latest trio album, ‘First Light’, was recently released to worldwide critical acclaim. He has captivated audiences with his emotional and expressive style. At Seven he is supported by the Sam Lasserson on bass, Chris Higginbottom on drums and Mark Lockheart on saxes.

Mark first came to prominence in the mid-80s with the big band Loose Tubes and went on to record and perform with countless artists, including Django Bates, Robert Wyatt, Radiohead, Polar Bear.

There will be support from Benjamin Sermon Quartet Thursday 26th March, 8pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7. Tickets £16/£14 from 0113 262 677. Full time students £5 on door.

on Ronson, the bestselling author (The Psychopath Test) and broadcaster (Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, This American Life) is to visit the Hyde Park Picture House on 9th March at 9pm to give an extended introduction to a special screening of the 2014 film Frank.

Before the Hyde Park Picture House screening, Ronson will also attend an event at Leeds’ Waterstones store to launch his latest book ‘So You’ve Been Publically Shamed’ in which he meets the victims of public shamings, asking why there’s been a renaissance of shaming campaigns in recent years and the effects they’re having both on those involved and society as a whole.

The film, which stars Michael Fassbender as an enigmatic musician with an iconic papier-mâché head, was co-written by Ronson and inspired by his real life experiences as Frank Sidebottom’s keyboard player in the late 1980s. The movie was well received by audiences and critics alike, with a 92% fresh rating on film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and placing third in film critic Mark Kermode’s top 10 films of 2014.

Pictured: Jon Ronson

“We’re big fans of Jon Ronson”, says Ollie Jenkins, Administrator at the Hyde Park Picture House. “Whether it’s his work as an author, a journalist, or more recently a screenwriter - he’s a hugely talented chap. So we’re delighted he’s accepted our invitation to introduce what was for many of us one of our favourite films of 2014, and we look forward to hearing more about his fascinating time in Sidebottom’s Oh Blimey Big Band almost 30 years ago.”

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Director Ava

FILM

REVIEW

DuVernay has crafted an impressive

BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

and impassioned

SELMA

film that

DIRECTED BY: AVA DUVERNAY STARRING: :DAVID OYELOWO, CARMEN EJOGO, TOM WILKINSON, WENDELL PIERCE, TIM ROTH CERT: 12A - RUNNING TIME: 128 MINS iven the fraught, fractious and precipitous nature of America’s perennially troubled race relations of late, and with protest slogans ‘I Can’t Breathe’ and ‘Black Lives Matter’ resonating ever more forcefully, the arrival of Selma on our screens at this moment is particularly poignant and timely.

This incredibly powerful and stirring film chronicles a monumenttal moment of the civil rights movement – Dr Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights, culminating in the historic 1965 march from the city of Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

A law had been passed which supposedly guaranteed AfricanAmericans the right to vote but this was far from the reality with many black people, particularly in the south, facing intimidation and obstruction to their participation in democracy. Following a meeting with president Lyndon Johnson, who pledges support but insists the time is not right to push through further legislation on the issue, King resolves to take the fight to the heated and contentious heart of the conflict. He focuses his campaign of peaceful protest and civil disobedience where it’s needed most and where, it is hoped, it will have the desired impact.

Once in Selma, King and his followers go up against the bigoted local sheriff and his brutal

does righteous justice to the real life events depicted and the characters concerned

police force persevering through adversity to finally lead that march whose numbers swell as the rest of the country learns of the struggle and the appalling treatment of the protesters by the authorities.

Director Ava DuVernay has crafted an impressive and impassioned film that does righteous justice to the real life events depicted and the characters concerned and there is a forceful sense of gathering momentum

leading to the climatic march.

Perhaps the most striking thing about Selma, though, is the absolutely magnificent performance at its centre by David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King. In his portrayal of Dr King, Oyelowo has overcome the common challenge of playing a known historical figure (namely, that it can amount to little more than an impersonation or an exercise in mimicry) and has somehow distilled the essence of his character. Whenever he’s on screen, especially in scenes of oratory, one is struck by his commanding and inspirational presence, his skill as a communicator.

He’s like a lightning rod of passion, belief, energy and conviction that draws all eyes and ears to him.

Interestingly and bravely the film touches briefly on the sensitive subject of King’s marital infidelities and their impact on his marriage. Though some might consider it risky to puncture the aura of saintliness that surrounds King, I contend that it successfully restores a measure

of humanity that is in danger of being lost if the myth obscures the man. By showing King as fallible and as susceptible to moments of weakness as any of us he becomes relatable as we are able to better identify with him. For figures such as King to remain as heroic and inspirational as they are we must be able to believe that they are truly one of us.

Reflecting on the film after watching it I was reminded of Spielberg’s Lincoln, another film focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of an iconic historical figure (another notable performance) and which, at its heart, concerns the battle for equality and civil rights. Selma highlights the necessity of telling these stories of upstanding people with the courage of their convictions, of leaders we can truly believe in and rally behind. It’s important to be reminded of these men and women and their deeds, of their battles hard fought and won. In dark times such as these we need leaders such as Martin Luther King and we require films such as Selma.

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Album Review:

Fran Wyburn – Little Moments

With this acoustic folk gem of an EP, Fran Wyburn appears to have emerged fully formed onto the fecund local folk scene with a bewitching voice and cannily astute songwriting nous.

Intriguing from the first listen, ‘Little Moments’ continues to open up to deeper levels of appreciation.

With beautifully rendered, heartfelt and evocative songs of love, longing and loss, the EP mines its material

from the minutia of close relationships and is emotionally stirring without becoming cloying or mawkish.

Opening/title track, Little Moments begins deceptively with sparse guitar and gently lilting vocals before gathering pace and taking flight with propulsive fingerpicking and overlapping harmonies.

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‘Growing Away’ sees more of that fine guitar work augmented by cello and with a distinctive harmonised melody, the song has the familiar feel of a forgotten folk-pop classic with just the merest hint of a country twang.

The delicate and enchanting ‘The Well’ highlights the choral quality of the multi-layered vocals and ‘November Night’ with its unexpected arrangement and expressive strings somehow recalls Leonard Cohen.

Closing track ‘Days Like This’ is an endearing and heart-warming tale of lovers embracing each other’s foibles and optimistically looking forward and the tune skips along very pleasantly.

The skill of the songwriting and the musicianship on show here is worn lightly, almost with an air of nonchalance, but though the EP thematically resides in ‘Little Moments’ this impressive handful of songs is far from trivial and warrants wide listenership.

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country’s best loved reggae bands whose hits include ‘Warrior Charge’, ‘Three Babylon’, UK number one hit ‘Don’t Turn Around’ & ‘Shine’.

Black Rivers Mon 2 Mar,

Zun Zun Egui Sun 8 Mar,

Belgrave Music Hall, £11. New band from brothers Jez & Andy Williams (of Doves fame).

Attila Tue 3 Mar, Leeds

University Union, £9.90.

5-piece ‘party metal’ band incorporate a hip-hop flavour with head-crushing riffs. Rapinfluenced metal with elements of southern rock.

Lionel Richie Wed 4 Mar,

First Direct Arena, £40 £65. Hello? Is it him you’re looking for? The soul legend who made his name with The Commodores in the ‘70s, before hitting world superstar status as solo artist.

Glass Animals Wed 4 Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £7.70. A 4-piece Oxford band that plays electronic music that is fragile but still has enough bass to shake your internal organs.

Renata Pokupic / Roger Vignoles Thu 5 Mar, Howard

Assembly Room, £15. Croatian mezzo-soprano sensation Renata Pokupic, joined by distinguished pianist Roger Vignoles in programme including Mahler, Wolf & Hahn.

The Ramonas Thu 5 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £8.80.

All girl tribute to The Ramones.

Brudenell Social Club, £5.50 £8.80. Weird product of Fela Kuti-inspired eternal groove, straight-edge underground rock precision, East African guitar, Zappa-like subversions & other 21st century culture hybrid-jamming.

The Qemists Sun 8

Mar, Key Club, £11. Heady amalgamation of drum ‘n’ bass beats spliced viciously with searing rock effects.

To Kill A King Mon 9

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £11. Folk-inspired 5-piece whose lyrical narrative is accompanied by tender instrumentals & climactic orchestral passages & 5-part harmonies.

SouledOutCollective Presents Mon 9 March 8pm

@ Smokestack, Leeds. Serious Funk & Soul night with some of the freshest Leeds bands, incl.

Jermaine & The Blu Flames, Zee Musiq, Pariss Elektra & DJ Father Funk. £3/ £4

The Unthanks Tue 10 Mar, Irish Centre, £18.15.

Sisters Rachel & Becky’s folkclub singing is set against otherwordly musical pictures, arranged by a band with influences ranging from Steve Reich to Portishead.

Lewis Hamilton Band Fri 6 Mar, Duck & Drake, Free. 21 year old Lewis was nominated ‘Young Blues Artist of the Year’ in British Blues Awards 2014.

Red City Radio Tue 10

Streets of Laredo Fri 6

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £5.75. Dynamic & intriguing dream pop.

Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £6.60. Indie-folk band of joy from Brooklyn, NY and Auckland, New Zealand.

Aswad Sat 7 Mar, Brudenell Social Club, £22.50. ‘The Lions of Ladbroke Grove’ - one of

Mar, Wharf Chambers, £8.25.

American punk-rock band from Oklahoma City.

Goodbye Chanel Wed 11

Ravi Coltrane Wed 11 Mar,

Howard Assembly Room, £17.50. Saxophonist and the son of Alice and John Coltrane

performs tracks from his new album Spirit Fiction which encompasses his huge artistic legacy & distinct vision.

The Petty Heartbreakers

Thu 12 Mar, Duck & Drake, Free. A celebration of the great Tom Petty, with & without The Heartbreakers.

Blossoms Thu 12 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £7.70.

Psyche-pop riffs, vocal melodies, a film noir meets 60s aesthetic.

The Australian Pink Floyd Fri 13 Mar, First Direct Arena, £31.35 - £43.45. Described as ‘probably the best tribute band in the world’ - & with David Gilmour among their fans, who’s to argue?!

Martin Simpson Fri 13 Mar,

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Pharoahe Monch Tue 17

Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £17.60. One of the finest lyricists to grace the ears of contemporary hip-hop listeners & one half of seminal rap outfit Organized Konfusion.

King King Wed 18 Mar, The

Wardrobe, £16.50. Energetic & dynamic Soulful Blues/Rock!

Vessels Wed 18 Mar,

Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80.

Brilliantly catchy & ferociously intelligent noises in the same vein as Aerogramme & Oceansize.

King Dude Wed 18 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £9.90.

Dark pagan-fuelled folk wrapped tight with outsider Americana, steeped in themes of love, death and redemption.

Brudenell Social Club, £13.20.

Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic & slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.

Hunter & The Bear Thu 19 Mar, Belgrave Music Hall, £10.

Folk-rock outfit inspired by artists such as The Band, Dire Straits & Bruce Springsteen.

The Tradition Sat 14 Mar,

Eddi Reader Sat 21 March,

Brudenell Social Club, £13.20.

Rootsy outfit who have wowed crowds with their brand of raggle taggle Irish fare for many years.

Kodaline Sun 15 Mar, O2 Academy, £17. Hotly tipped Dublin quartet.

Lucy Rose Sun 15 Mar,

Brudenell Social Club, £14.30.

Acoustic based blissful pop with a hint of Kirsty Macoll.

The Handsome Family

Mon 16 Mar, Irish Centre, £16.50. Unique, darkly comic country-gothic duo ‘teetering between The Honeymooners and Macbeth’.

The Very Worst Of The Tiger Lillies Tue 17 Mar, City

Varieties Music Hall, £18.60.

A mixture of pre-war Berlin cabaret, anarchic opera & gypsy music, echoing the voices of Bertolt Brecht and Jacques

Victoria Hall, Saltaire.

Compelling vocalist with her band. One of the greats of the

acoustic music scene £20

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8.30pm at The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck.(off Water Lane).

Live, acoustic, Americana Roots, Bluegrass &Country.

Resident bands & guests, picking sessions. Musicians welcome. £3. Details: John 267 0761, Kevin 267 7040

New Roots: Miranda Arieh & guests Fri 27

March, 8pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Acoustic energetic & original New album, new tour & heading for New York. £6

The Simon and Garfunkel Story at The Venue

ollowing its run in London’s West End, the JFest International Season is bringing the UK’s biggest and most successful Simon and Garfunkel Theatre Show to The Venue at Leeds College of Music on Wednesday 1st April, 7.30pm.

This constantly sold out tour receives standing ovations at every performance!

Starring Dean Elliot, leading actor from the West End, Olivier award nominated for musical ‘Buddy’, the show uses huge projection photos, original film footage and a live band performing all the hits, including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘The Boxer’ and many more.

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Health & Fitness

This year’s Big Easter Bake on Friday 27th March will encourage people to bake Easter goodies in return for donations to the West Yorkshire branch of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Is There an Allergy Sufferer in Your Family?

Allergy UK’s recent annual awareness week drew people’s attention to the plight of allergy sufferers across the country.

Allergens in the home can cause conditions like allergic rhinitis and asthma, but you can help to reduce symptoms and keep them under control by following a few useful tips.

• Apparently, the average bed can house over 10,000 house dust mites. Cover duvets and pillows with anti-allergy covers and encase the mattress in a barrier cover. Wash all bed linen weekly at 60 degrees using non-bio detergent.

• Keep bedrooms well-ventilated and windows slightly open at night, and air the room in the morning - except during pollen season when windows should be kept closed early morning and evening • Consider replacing curtains with roller blinds. Curtains should be washed every three months at high temperature • Soft toys should be kept in a drawer rather than on the bed and should be washed weekly at 60 degrees with non-bio powder or liquid.

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he first Big Easter Bake in 2014 raised an amazing £2,290.36. “I couldn’t believe how much money was raised for the very first Big Easter Bake”, said Carly Balmforth, co- ordinator. “I was absolutely overwhelmed with the support we received. We are hoping for even bigger and better things this year!”

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hrough the two-year partnership, YCCC players, staff and supporters will be encouraged to get behind Yorkshire Cancer Research and play their part in supporting and promoting a range of activities aimed at reducing the impact of cancer in Yorkshire. The partnership aims to reach the full cricket community, raising awareness of the disease that kills 253 people every week in Yorkshire and that has survival rates below the national average.

“We believe that we can make a real difference by creating much needed awareness to improve cancer outcomes in Yorkshire”, said Andy Dawson, Commercial Director at YCCC. We will be planning lots of

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activity both at Headingley Cricket Ground and through recreational cricket around the region.”

One of the main initiatives will be focused on raising

awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers across the 747 cricket clubs in the county. Members of the Yorkshire first team will act as ambassadors and will dedicate time to support projects across the county.

Supporters of the Club will be able to use health and wellbeing clinics that will be created at Headingley Cricket Ground on matchdays. And, as part of the agreement, Yorkshire Cancer Research will provide a dedicated community officer, who will work on specific projects with The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, which engages with over 35,000 children every year promoting healthy lifestyles.

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ne of our advertisers, Declan Faherty of DJF Plastering, is aiming to complete the 190-mile coast to coast walk in just six days!

Leaving on 4th May he plans to walk an average of 32 miles a day – which he estimates will take him about 12 hours (excluding breaks). He completed this walk in eight days last year and is convinced he can shave off two days.

Declan is undertaking the walk in aid of cystic fibrosis. “I have a friend whose son has cystic fibrosis, so I’m doing it for him and the thousands of others suffering from the same condition”, he told us. “I hope to raise at least £3,000 and have set up a Justgiving account so as many people as possible can sponsor me.”

Declan will set out from St Bees in

Cumbria and head for Robin Hood’s Bay, travelling on his own and sleeping outdoors each night. If he is successful in completing the walk in six days (most walkers would take about 14!) he will try to do it in five next year!

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Younger Life

The UK’s largest family film his Easter, Leeds Young Film Festival 2015 launches the UK’s largest family film adventure with ‘The Film House’ at Leeds Town Hall.

From 3rd – 6th April the Town Hall will be over-run by superheroes and favourite characters like the Gruffalo, Elsa from Frozen and a host of other characters from your favourite films.

Fantastic replicas of the cars from Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Batman will

all be on show outside the Town Hall, and there will be a jam packed programme of film screenings, including a sing-along Frozen.

The Film House will welcome parents and children to amazing live cinema events throughout the building. There will be an Easter Egg hunt in The Film House’s Crypt, and, in the Clock Tower, the character of Louis le Prince – who first invented film in Leeds in 1888 – will take you back through history on a time

adventure

travel adventure.

All of this and more is available at an all-inclusive price of £9.50 per child (3-17).

Entry is free for those under three, and adult tickets (18+) are £7.50 / £6.50 concession.

A special Early Bird family pass (2 adults/2 children) is available for £25. Tickets are available from the City Box Office on 0113 224 3801.

For more information, visit www.thefilmhouseleeds.com

Fun & Games at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Meanwood Valley Urban Farm has the enthusiastic support of Leeds Beckett University. Students from their Event Management course are planning, producing and running the Farm’s 2015 Easter Eggstravaganza.

he event is on Saturday 4th April, 10.30am – 3pm and activities will include the annual Egg Hunt, a mystery/puzzle trail, face painting, craft table, tombola and more. The Hungry Hedgehog will be open as usual and, of course, the animals will be there – there may even be some newborn lambs.

For further information contact 0113 262 9759 or info@mvuf.org. uk, or visit www.mvuf.org.uk

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Kathryn (42) and Martin (43) adopted seven year old James (not his real name) when he was five years old.

When the idea of adopting arose, Kathryn immediately thought of Barnardo’s as her father had grown up in a Barnardo’s home.

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“I know it sounds strange”, said Kathryn, “but one night I dreamt that I was the mother of a small boy who we’d adopted. I had this tremendous sense of peace and joy and it wouldn’t leave me. I knew that adoption was for us. At first Martin said he didn’t know if he could love a child that wasn’t biologically his own. But we decided to look into it further.”

Having discussed things with friends who had adopted children, they met up with a Barnardo’s worker and, after going through the assessment process, they were approved as adopters just six months later.

“We were told that the approval process was intrusive”, continued Kathryn. “Yes, you are scrutinised, but for us I can honestly say it was very pleasant and, dare I say, fun. I put that down to the experience and commitment of Barnardo’s. For us it was an extremely positive process.”

Kathryn and Martin were shown a video of James, a lively five year old. “He looked wide-eyed and beautiful”, said Kathryn. “We immediately wanted to meet him. That first meeting was wonderful. We met after school at his foster carers’ home. He had an awkward way of saying hello and spoke to us through his teddy. Then he got a board game out and we played - it was lovely.”

There were several more introductory days before James moved to his new home in Yorkshire. “James’ foster carers were such lovely people it hurt to take him away. That first night we didn’t sleep, we took it in shifts to be near him and listen to him breathing. It reminded me of what friends had told me - it’s like when you first bring a baby home. Martin was able to take four months off work so we had a blissful Summer getting to know each other. It was a very precious time.”

There have been many highs since James became part of their family. “I believe he understood from day one that we were his forever family. There have been lots of precious moments – taking him to buy shoes for the first time, giving him his first bath, reading his first bedtime story. Walking to school now James grabs your hand - it’s just magical.”

When James went to live with Kathryn and Martin he was not reaching his milestones at school. He refused to write any letters and couldn’t count. Now he’s flourishing.

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“Adoption has been like therapy for James. Before he came to us he had some behavioural problems, but with love, encouragement and security, he doesn’t identify as that boy any more. We have a really deep and special love, it doesn’t matter that the biology isn’t there. We are the luckiest people in the world to have found James and that is thanks to Barnardo’s. We know it’s their passion to place children with safe, secure and loving families.

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Younger Life

Freemasons Local author Loretta Hourigan recently released her first children’s book, ‘The Adventures of Cameron Carter, Knight in the Forest’, in which Cameron discovers a mysterious tent that leads him to embark on a series of thrilling challenges. he e-book is aimed at readers aged 7-11 and is the first in a series of four that is guaranteed to see children discard their gadgets and race outdoors to reconnect with nature! Loretta claims that it has the potential to be a real catalyst for change.

“I’m so proud of it”, she said, “and hugely excited by the notion that not only does it inspire children to read, but also fires them up about the possibilities that await outdoors – two things that children aren’t doing nearly enough of these days!”

Not only does it inspire children to read, but also fires them up about the possibilities that await outdoors

The idea of an exciting adventure series set in a child’s back garden developed after she was approached by parents who were concerned about their children’s reluctance to play outdoors. Children from all walks of life will identify with Cameron.

He will fire up their imagination and open up endless possibilities of thrilling outdoor adventures.

Loretta, whose career spans over 18 years in the fitness industry, both as a personal trainer and lecturer in Exercise & Fitness, is planning to approach schools to talk about the book and the benefits of outdoor play. If you would like Loretta to come to your school, please contact her at Loretta.hourigan@sky.com ‘The Adventures of Cameron Carter, Knight in the Forest’ is available from Amazon.

Support Lineham Farm Lineham Farm Children’s Centre in Eccup is now able to offer six more residential places, thanks to a donation of £4,500 from the Zetland Lodge Freemasons, based in Headingley.

The donation will also enable the charity to unlock other pots of funding, allowing three more projects to start at the farm.

Lineham Farm provides residential breaks for disadvantaged and disabled primary school children, and welcomes over 100 children every year. It has excellent facilities, including an indoor climbing wall with a special disabled access climb, outdoor low and high ropes course, cycling tracks, an art room and a small farm with ponies, chickens, sheep, goats and pigs. Children can enjoy a break in the countryside and increase their confidence through trying out new experiences.

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Junior Frood, a ten year old street dancer from Meanwood, had the best night of his life recently when he performed during Sam Bailey’s ‘Power of Love’ UK tour at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. ast November, Breeze Leeds and Leeds Events Team arranged for Junior to perform at the Christmas Lights switch on, where he met Sam Bailey. Out of the blue, he was contacted by Sam and asked to be her supporting act in Manchester.

He was treated like a superstar! He was greeted by Sam herself at the entrance and taken straight to the stage to meet the rest of the team and crew.

Following a quick sound check and rehearsal, he was taken to his dressing room (complete with sofa, Sky TV, fridge, mirror with

lights around it, the lot!), right next door to Sam’s. This was his dream come true. Sweets and snacks appeared. He sat on his sofa, turned on the TV and said “Can life get any better? I could live in here!”

Dinner with Sam and the crew consisted of banana & walnut cake with caramel sauce – hey, when you’re a star you can eat what you like!

Junior hung out backstage with Sam, and when she introduced him he got a fantastic reception from the 3,000-strong audience, who clapped and cheered every time he did an awesome dance move.

“He was having the time of his life”, said his mother, Kerry Frood.

“For Sam to give a 10 year old boy

such a massive opportunity was such a lovely thing to do.

“Junior was approached by crowds of people after the show, congratulating him and asking for his autograph. He was completely overwhelmed by the attention. It meant the world to him to have people say they enjoyed his performance. When he emerged from the stage entrance he got the shock of his life as there was a huge crowd waiting for Sam. When they saw Junior they started chanting his name and asking for autographs and photographs.

Junior couldn’t believe it.

For Sam to give a 10 year old boy such a massive opportunity was such a lovely thing to do “Sam Bailey made a little boy’s dreams come true and showed him that all you need in life is for somebody to give you a chance. X Factor did that for Sam Bailey and it changed her life, now she has done the same for Junior.”

‘Gideon and the Crimson Samurai’ is a new pre teen novel, recently self-published by Leeds author Ricky Lee Baxter.

“We live in a culturally integrated age and ‘Gideon and the Crimson Samurai’ reflects the kinds of relationships we have, and obstacles we face”, explained Ricky.

Gideon Joust is your average twelve-year-old boy, with all the insecurities one would expect, especially following the mysterious disappearance of his father. Life isn’t kind to him, and a series of unfortunate events seem to make things go from bad to worse.

One fateful day, his world is turned upside down – leading to a chance encounter with a brash child warrior: Kibishi the Crimson Samurai.

The two embark on a journey of friendship and self-discovery.

Along the way, they meet others from different backgrounds - each sharing a misfortune, yet with a burning desire to belong.

‘Gideon and the Crimson Samurai’ is written in play format for readers aged 12+, and contains relevant themes that mirror today’s society.

This exciting new novel has already acquired five 5-star reviews, and will soon be made into an audio book.

Ricky Baxter is an avid author and blogger. His latest novel is available on Amazon. His previous publications include ‘Colours of Destiny’, a Youtube visual novel.

For more information, email: composerricky@gmail.com

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Adidas Half Marathon Sun 15 March at Silverstone Race Track. St Gemma’s has just one place left. Experience the thrill of the racetrack & raise sponsorship for the hospice.

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FREE FOR charities, churches, social clubs & non-profit community groups

Vicky 07561 292699, Phil 268 9996, acabc@gmx. co.uk, www.alwoodley communityassociation.co.uk

Training & games at Scott Hall. Details: Mark Bramfitt

Alwoodley Community Association Indoor Carpet Bowls Section

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07527 730022

Junior Footballers Wanted Quality players for

North East Leeds Juniors U17s for 2014-15 season.

07970 863483, bramfitt_m@ yahoo.co.uk meets Wed (term time), 7.30 – 9.30pm at Baptist Church, Moortown LS17 6AA. Friendly group – all ages & abilities welcome. Adm £1.50

Details: 268 0266/ 01977 510508

Leeds Penguins Lacrosse Club trains Mon 7.15pm at

Adel, matches Saturdays.

New & experienced players welcome. Details:

Leeds Softball Indoor

training Wed 7 – 8.30pm at Notre Dame College, St Mark’s Ave. Softball is a fun, friendly sport. New players very welcome first session free! Details:

LeedsSoftball@gmail.com, www.LeedsSoftball.com

Lindy Hop Dance Classes Mon 8 – 11pm, Moortown Social Club, LS17 5LA. Beginners 8pm, Intermediate 9.30pm, Followed by social dancing. £5. Details:

Joyce 278 9891, www. swingjiveleeds.com

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Moortown Rugby Union Club All junior age groups (6

–17) welcome to train & play Rugby Union. Located at Far Moss Sport Ground, off The Avenue, LS17 7NT. Details:

Damian Curtis 07703 755645, www.pitchero.com/ clubs/moortownrufc

North Leeds Leopards are looking for new players for their U15 team (Year 10) for 2015. Details: coach Lee

Baines 0756 283111, Team Manager Graham Franks 07764 981240

Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon Sun 11 Oct. Run

the Yorkshire Marathon for St Gemma’s Hospice. They have 20 places & would love you to join the team. Details:

beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks

Ramgarhia Sports Centre Adults: Circuit Training

with colleagues, friends & family. Details: 218 5296,

of 5 - 10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. Members from all around the district & new members welcome. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

(Mon & Wed 6.30 – 7.30pm; Fri 6 – 7pm). £5 per class.

Children: Cricket (ages 8-16, Sun 10am – noon); Hockey (Fri, 5 – 6pm). £2 per class.

All abilities welcome. Details:

430657, pat_barnett@yahoo. com

262 5657, ‘Ramgarhia Sikh Centre’ on facebook.

Run for Yorkshire Cancer Centre Limited places

Roundhay parkrun Sat

Barbara Wakefield 285 7136, Sarah Barnes 261 9212, Nicky Whitfield 267 9867 www. alwoodleywalkabout.org.uk

parkrun.org.uk/roundhay

Walking Group Alternate Mon & Wed (4 March) 6pm from St Martin’s Practice.

Run by Walk Leader. Walks take place on well-lit streets.

Please wear suitable footwear & clothing. Details: 262 1013

available in Leeds Half Marathon (May), Yorkshire Three Peaks (6 June), Leeds 10K (July), Great North Run (13 Sept), & Yorkshire Marathon (Oct). Raising funds for cancer patients at the Bexley Wing St James’s Hospital. Details: Tif 206

8620, Tifaine.carter@nhs.net

8.45am for 9am start, at the bandstand near The Mansion.

Free 5k timed run for all ages & abilities. Details: www.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat!

Teams of 2, 4, 6, 7, or 8 can row 10 miles (20, 21 or 27 June) or 21 miles (28 June) across Lake Windermere, whilst raising money for St Gemma’s. Race for fastest time or enjoy the challenge

tracieh@st-gemma.co.uk

Walkabout! Alwoodley-

based friendly group that enjoys short, medium or long walks, at weekends, evenings & midweek, both local & further afield. Social activities too. All welcome. Details:

0113 288 8855

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74 ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Art Group Meets Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Community Hall, The Avenue, Alwoodley, LS17 2NZ. Practical meetings, workshops, demonstrations & talks. Details: 2251546,

info@5dpublicity.com, www. alwoodleyartgroup-leeds. com

SALE Day Sat 11 Apr,

from 11am at Alwoodley Pk Methodist Church LS17 7 BX (junction The Lane/ The Avenue). Free tea/coffee.

Light lunches from noon.

Cards, gifts, books, produce, bric a brac. Proceeds to African Enterprise Charity.

Details: 268 0266

Chinese Brush Painters Society 10am - 4pm, Pool-

in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. Sun 8 March: Anne Allan runs a workshop on painting lotus in the meticulous style. Sat 28 March: Nick Hornigold demonstrates how to paint figures under pine trees. New members most welcome.

Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk

Community Notices Guiseley Art Club Open Demonstration 2 March 1.30 – 4pm Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Rd, Guiseley. Paul Talbot Greaves demonstrates his trademark style of watercolour painting.

Strong contrasts of light & dark splashed, dropped & splattered onto paper.

Depicting the ever-changing moods of the moors & dales. £5 non members.

Leeds Calligraphy Guild is staging an exhibition in the Arts Space, first floor, Leeds Central Library from 2 Mar – 25 Apr. The event is supporting St Gemma’s Hospice & The Lord Mayor’s Charities.

Stainbeck Art Club 2nd

& 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. Practicals & demonstrations. 10 March: Demonstration by Jeremy Taylor on landscape in oils.

New members all abilities welcome. Details: Pam

McFetridge 268 4734, www. stainbeckarts.co.uk

Yorkshire Flower Club Meets Wed 25 March, 2pm at Almscliffe Village Hall, Huby

LS17 6EG for a demonstration ‘It’s a kind of Magic’ by national demonstrator Jayne Edmonds. Visitors welcome.

Details: 267 1886

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Community Cafe Thurs

refurbished, the market will be held just across the road on Park Ave. Details: www.

oakwoodfarmersmarket. com, Twitter @ oakwoodmarket

Paxton Horticultural Society Plant + Table Top Sale & Coffee Morning

11am – 2pm at Stainbeck United Reformed Church.

Bookstall, ENEHL Debt & Benefit Advice, Police Contact Point, free wifi & help available. Followed by craft club.

Sat 21 March, 10am - 12 noon. Sat 4 April Spring Show, 2 - 4.30pm. Both at Paxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 2AB. Details: Graham

Gluten Free Food Fair

Shadwell Methodist Church Coffee Morning

Sat 21 March, 2-4pm at Pudsey Civic Hall. Many big manufacturers will be there plus as smaller producers. Huge selection of gluten free foods, special offers, reduced prices, freebies Details: enquiries@

leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk, www.leedscoeliacgroup. org.uk

Oakwood Farmers’ Market 3rd Sat (21 March),

9am – 12.30pm. Once again you can catch Gusto Italiano, Hebden Seafoods, Country Pies & many more, plus guest stall Sawley Kitchen. As Oakwood Clock area is being

Wheatley on 256 3055

1st Sat 10am – 12 noon run jointly with St Paul’s C of E in Methodist Church Hall.

Spring Fair Sat 7 March,

10am-12.30pm at Oakwood Church Hall, Springwood Rd, LS8. Face painting, biscuit decorating, treasure map, lucky dip, tombola, nearly new children’s sale & raffle. Homemade cakes & refreshments. Free arts, crafts & story time. In aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association.

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GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior

282 1818, www.airyorkshire. org.uk

Alwoodley Chess Club meets Wed, 7pm in the Council Room at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue, LS 17 7NZ. New members welcome. Details:

Paul Gelder 269 7111, pagelder@hotmail.co.uk, www.alwoodleychessclub. org.uk

Alwoodley Community Association presents ‘Gardeners Question Time’ Sat 14 Mar, 7.30pm

the Community Centre, The Avenue, LS17 7 NZ. An Evening with Radio Leeds gardening expert Joe Maiden, answering all your gardening queries. Tickets £5 from David Hirst 267 6697/ 07929 655644 & ACA bar from 7.30pm

Chippendale Society – widely dispersed membership centred around Otley welcomes those interested in decorative arts, particularly mid/late 18th century. Lectures, study days, visits. Details:

275 9562, enquiries@ thechippendalesociety.co.uk, www.thechippendalesociety. co.uk

Friends of Allerton Grange Fields Friendly

group of volunteers working to maintain & enhance

Allerton Grange Fields off Lidgett Lane, LS17. New volunteers welcome. Details:

foagf@outlook.com, www. friendsallertongrange.org

Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods Action Mornings 22 March, 11 Apr 9.45am –12 noon. Meet on carriageway in the woods, near lake jetty.

The Friends protect, preserve & enhance the Woods, carrying out variety of tasks such as bench installation, footpath construction, litter picking & bulb planting.

Details: www.fgvw.co.uk

Friends of Wigton Moor Woods Friendly group meets monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Dr. Sun 18 March: working in the Woods 10am – 12noon, helped by Steve Joul, Senior Countryside Ranger. Meet in Co-op car park 10am. New members welcome. Details:

Debs 07943 277867, Anne 07530 040349, friendsof wigtonmoorwoods@gmail. com

Gledhow Valley Conservation Area Group Voluntary group focusing on the heritage of area. All welcome. Details: gvcag@

yahoo.co.uk, www.gledhow. org.uk

Greenpeace Leeds meet

1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2 (by The Calls). Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929

610773, www.greenpeace. org.uk/groups

Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri 27 March, 1pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse. Participants bring short pieces of their writing for discussion.

Details: humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached.

Improve your social life & make new friends. Not a dating agency. Details:

217 1747/ 267 0282, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Leeds Anglo German Club meets Wed 25 March,

7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Sheila Clark & Marilyn Heron of Wharfedale German Circle present ‘An Evening with Hildegard of Bingen (1098 – 1179)’ – a light-hearted look at a remarkable lady. In German & English. Details:

268 7697

Leeds Bridge Club Moor

Allerton Sports & Social Centre (MASSC), Stonegate Rd, LS17 Beginners classes: Mon 2 – 4.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm, Thurs 1.30 - 3.45pm from 30 Sept. Improvers: Tues 12.45 – 3pm, Thurs 7 - 9.15pm, Fri 10 – 12.15pm, Fri 7 – 9.15pm from 1 Oct.

Details: Gill Copeland 225 7237, www.leedsbridgeclub. com

Leeds Budgerigar Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm at Troydale Recreational Club, Troydale Grove, Pudsey, LS28 9LA. Old friends & new members welcome. Details:

Ronnie Simpson 252 0976, www.leedsbs.webs.com

Leeds Caledonian Society New members

welcome. Details: www. leedscaledonians.org.uk

Leeds Cat Rescue rehabilitate lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a cat a loving home, please contact them. Details:

268 0488, leedscatrescue@ googlemail.com, www. leedscatrescue.btck.co.uk

Leeds Elmet Probus Club provides a social gathering for retired men from professional & business backgrounds.

Meets last Tues of month, 12 noon at Leeds 17 Restaurant, Nursery Lane, for lunch followed by guest speaker & short business meeting.

Details: Keith Robson 230 1559

Leeds Feline Friends Can

you give a rescue cat a safe & loving home well away from a busy road? Details: 216 0593,

mail@leedsfelinefriends.org. uk, www.leedsfelinefriends. org.uk

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 1st Tues, 8pm St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd. Annual membership £12 single/ £18 couple – includes all events & admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show. Details: Pat 225

0030, www.leedshs.org.uk

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group campaigning for preservation of NHS. Meets Thurs 5 March (Mon 13 Apr, Tues 12 May) at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

Details: 278 5495, info@ leedshospitalalert.org.uk

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Community Notices

Leeds Oxfam Group

Leeds N.E. Probus Club

Campaigners who have raised thousands of pounds over the past year. All welcome to join their programme of interesting & informative events. Details: www.

meets 2nd Mon, 10am – 12 noon Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr. Oakwood, LS8 4AB for speaker’s meeting on interesting topic, & other Mondays for bowls or snooker. The club is for retired professional & business men. Details: 265

oxfamleeds.org.uk & facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues, 7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, LS8.. New members welcome. Details:

www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Probus Club for retired professional/ businessmen, meets 2nd Thurs, 10.30am – 12 noon at St Matthew’s Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane LS7 for social gatherings with speakers. Details: 266 2310

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Leeds Rotaract Group 1830s professionals & students meet 2nd & 4th Wed, 7pm at Cosmopolitan Hotel, Leeds, to socialise, network & support good causes.

Help needed with upcoming charity collection event. New members welcome. Details:

www.facebook.com/ leedsrotaractclub

Moortown Community Group. Friendly volunteers

Leeds Microscopical Society Thurs 12 March,

Details: 266 8480, moortown communitygroup@hotmail. co.uk, wwwmoortown communitygroup.co.uk

Leeds National Trust Association programme

working to maintain & enhance the local environment including proposed Moortown Park.

New members welcome.

Moortown Social Club Cranmer Gardens LS17. Mon 7.30pm Lindy Hop; Wed 7.30pm Rock ‘n’ Roll (£2); Thurs 8pm Bingo; 1st Fri of month Northern Soul & Motown; Sat 7.30pm Free & Easy with drummer & organist plus Bingo (£1.50); Sun - Artist & bingo.

Bring & Buy. Thurs 26 March: Members short talks.

7.15pm Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7BX

continues with monthly talks on 10 March, & a fish & chip lunch with holiday photos on 30 March – all at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley.

New members welcome (£8pa). Details: 01924

892681cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com

National Vegetable Society meets 10 March,

8pm at Paxton Horticultural Hall, 186 Kirkstall Ln,

25/2/14 17:01:54

Headingley, LS5. Sam Bullivent, Director Green Spirit Hydroponics will talk about ‘Hydroponics & Growing Under Lights’. Free & all are welcome.

North Leeds Friendship Centre Friendly group for

retired & over 50s – outings, lunches, ten pin bowling, theatre visits & more. Social afternoons with speakers 2nd Fri, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre, Stonegate Rd. New members welcome. Details: Eileen 269

0084

North Leeds History Group Tudor Turmoil &

Triumph. Join them for a year long course of Tudor history.

This informal group meets at Moor Allerton Library on Mon, 1 – 3pm (Oct – Apr). £2 including tea/coffee & biscuits. Details: 225 6405

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group covers NW Leeds &

meets monthly to plan events.

Looking for new members.

Details or to book a speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Roundhay Planning Forum works with local people, councillors & City Council Officers to influence local planning decisions & deliver key actions & aspirations from the Roundhay Ward Neighbourhood Design Statement. New members welcome. Details: https://

sites.google.com/site/ roundhayp lanningforum/ nds

Shadwell Horticultural Society - Friendly gardening

club for all abilities. Meets Thurs 12 March, 8pm Methodist Church, Main St, Shadwell. ‘Clematis’. New members welcome -£14 single, £18 dual. Membership includes meetings, newsletters, entry to Flower Show, members shop, access to gardening advice, plus additional events. Details:

Susan 273 8821

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society meets 3rd Wed,

7.30pm at Moorside Tenants & Residents Community Centre, St Catherine’s Dr. Bramley LS13. Varied programme. 18 March: Doug Stewart’s talk is ‘The Drunken Gardener’. New members & visitors welcome. Details: 256

3055

Yorkshire Heraldry Society meets, 25 March

7.15pm at Headingley Parish Centre, St.Michael’s Rd, LS6.

‘Reminents of a lost life’ by Jackie Depelle Details: John

Hey 263 7885

MUSIC African Drum Class Tues 8 – 10pm, Inkwell Arts, Potternewton Lane. Learn African rhythms on Djembe & Percussion. Beginners welcome (drum loan available) £5 per session (1st class free).

Details: 07765 943107, ianto. knockonwood@gmail.com

Alwoodley Community Choir meets Wed, 5.45

– 7.15pm in Lord Darcy, Harrogate Rd. Friendly group, all ages & abilities, singing pops, standards, shows songs.

New members welcome.

Details: Jean 0785 5059990

Alwoodley Singers Wanted, new members!

Ability to read music preferable but not essential.

Rehearsals Thurs 8 - 10pm at ACA Hall, The Ave, LS17 7NZ.

Details: Alan 294 3370

Instrumental Jazz Workshop - alt Sat 2.30

- 4.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. LS7. Classes for people who want to play jazz & improvise.

Enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. £10/£8 per class. Details: Jean Watson

jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

James Farrell Concert Band rehearses Tues 7.45 –

10pm at Dewsbury Rd Social Club. Friendly community band playing show/film music, marches & more. New players welcome. Details: 293

1779, www.jfconcertband. com

Leeds Festival Chorus Open Evening Wed 11 March, 7pm St Chad’s Church, Otley Rd. One of Yorkshire’s leading choirs is looking for new members with a range of voice types. Thriving social side also. Turn up to participate & be conducted by Simon Wright. Opportunities to chat & enjoy a glass of wine.

Leeds Guild of Singers Confident sight-reader?

Like to sing renaissance & contemporary music in a small friendly choir? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups, especially tenors & basses. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University. Details: secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Leeds Haydn Players Concert Sun 29 March,

3.30pm West Park United Reformed Church, Spen Lane LS16 5BB. The programme is: Haydn Overture to The Creation, Hummel Grand Concerto in F for Bassoon, soloist David Hudson Baker & Beethoven Symphony No. 4. Conductor Chris Pelly. Tickets £10 on door

or from Robin Jakeways 01943 466331, r.jakeways@ btopenworld.com

Jazz Improvisation Group with Dom Moore meets fortnightly on alt Tues & Fri, 7 – 10pm 1st Floor, Providence House, Authorpe Road, Meanwood LS6 4JB. £8 per session. Details: 07800

816 086, dominicgmoore@ hotmail.com

Jazz Voices Choir meets

alt Mon, 7 – 9pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton. Led by Tessa Smith. All welcome. Sing your favourite jazz songs. £5 per session. Details: 237

0700, jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group is urgently seeking more violinists! They rehearse Thurs, 7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave. Details: Iveta 07547

112171, leeds.violin@gmail. com Leeds People’s Choir meets Wed 7.30 – 9.30pm (term time) at Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Leeds, singing songs from around the world, under direction of jazz & folk singer Lorraine Cowburn. Ability to read music useful but not essential. New members welcome. Details: www. leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

Community Notices

78 Mixed Voices Choir Mon

7.45 0 9.45pm at Tree Tops Community Centre, Shadwell Lane, LS17. Singing musicals, pop & light classical songs.

Perform at prestigious concerts throughout the year.

Details: Anne or Tracy 07914 833394

Phoenix Concert Band Community concert band for players of Grade 6 standard & over. Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Tebb Room in music department.

Details: www.phoenixband. co.uk or email: secretary@ phoenixband.co.uk

Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, instruments & ages over 18. New performers welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www.

playersforpleasure.co.uk

Roundhay Music Tuition for any age, standard, instrument or style. Oneto-one, ensembles & accompaniment sessions.

GCSE & A-Level tuition.

Classes for 0-5 year olds.

Tutors with Enhanced DBS Certificates. Details:

269 7754, enquiries@ roundhaymusic.org, www. roundhaymusic.org

Roundhay Ukulele Group Meets Wed 8 – 9.30pm at The New Highwood, Brackenwood Dr LS8. All abilities welcome. £6 per session. Details: jen@

bighooha.co.uk, www. roundhayukulelegroup. wordpress.com

Seven Jazz Voices Choir meets alt Mon 7-9pm at Inkwell 31 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton LS7. Fun blues, jazz, cuban & gospel numbers, led by jazz singer Nicki Allan. £5 per session.

Details: Jean Watson jeanwatsonlifeskills@ hotmail.com

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd & 4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley.

Different conductors take each meeting. Intermediate players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details:

Caroline 01943 467348

Songbirds Choir meets

pop. Ability to read music preferable. Vacancies for 2nd soprano & altos. Details:

Tracy 07914 833394

West Riding Opera has vacancies for chorus members to participate in concerts & staged opera selections. All voice ranges welcome, no audition.

Details: 01274 595978, davewb8@sky.com

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse Sat,

10am – 12.30pm. Friendly, informal string orchestra of adult learners who play a stringed instrument. Players of all abilities welcome.

Specific beginners’ group for those new to playing. Details:

www.ylss.org

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players of Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details:

Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ ntlworld.com

Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s Hse, St Mark’s Ave, LS2. Singing songs from classical to

SENIORS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours (CAGN)

welcomes local seniors 1st Tues, 2pm at Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre. Interesting speakers, refreshments & laughter. Details: Daisy 887

3597

Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15

– 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4, friendship & chat. Transport can be provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne

& Paul 268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_ chaplin@hotmail.com

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 – just go along.

Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722

Lunch Club & Over 55s Club Wed 12 – 3pm. Two

course meal £3.50 followed by fun activities. Northcall Community Centre, Cranmer Bank, LS17. Details: 268

9993

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RVS Chapel Allerton Good Neighbours Dementia Café Mon

12.30 – 2pm at Inkwell Café, Potternewton Lane, LS7. Also Singing for the Brain, arts & crafts, Tai Chi, & Knit & Natter sessions. Details: 887 3595

RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elders (CARE) welcomes people over 65 on Thurs, 1.303.30pm at Brackenwood Community Centre. Wide range of entertainment, activities, speakers, trips & special interest clubs. Details:

Andrew or Sue 887 3595

RVS MENA Community Café Fri am Meanwood

Community Centre. Activities include Tai Chi, tea & dance, knit & sew, & soon walking & poetry clubs. Currently seeking volunteer walkers to support group. Details: Gina

or Sarah 887 3596

Roundhay Tea & Chat Club Tues 1.45 – 3.30pm

at Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Ave. Club for over 65s who would like to make new friends & take part in wide range of activities.

Details: Carole 269 6632

Stainbeck URC Lunch Club Stainbeck Rd. Mon &

Wed, 11am – 1.30pm (£4).

Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided.

Volunteers welcome. Details:

Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766, www. stainbeck.urc.org.uk

Wigton Moor Friendship Guild meets 3rd Wed,

Wigton Moor UR Church, High Ash Dr. LS17. Speakers, slide shows, presentations, & outings. Try them out for just £2 (incl refreshments).

Details: Maureen 268 0815, Alan 294 3370.

SPIRITUAL Buddhist Meditation Classes 7.30 - 9.30pm in

Oakwood, Leeds City Centre & Horsforth. Details: 265 2118,

meditation. £3 - £5 suggested donation. All welcome.

Details: 07884 332644, www. peacenowhere.com

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 294

Harrogate Rd. LS17 6LE. Sunday Mass 8, 9.30, 11am & 6.30pm

Julian Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues, 2pm at St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Silent meditation in the Christian tradition. Details:

info@meditationinleeds.org, www.meditationinleeds.org

240 3048/ 273 5865

Christian Science Church Sunday Services & Sunday School 11am.

Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Dropin meditation class practising calm-abiding, reflective meditation suitable for all. £4. Details: 01282 841570,

Testimony Meeting 1st Wed 8pm. Devonshire Ave. (next to Texaco petrol station) off Street Lane LS8. Bible based, Everyone welcome.

Chapel Allerton Methodist Church Sunday Services: 10.30am

Kagyu Buddhist Group

yorkshire@dechen.org, www.dechen.org

Meditation for Beginners Tues 12.30 – 1pm & 6.15 – 7.15pm; Thurs 12:30 – 1pm at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 31 St Paul’s St LS1. Details:

07866 760 460, www. jamyangleeds.co.uk

Meditation in Leeds Dropin classes at Ratnasambhava Centre, 22 Back Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 2QD (Tues 7.30pm) & HEART, Headingley (Thurs 7.30pm). £5 per class.

Mindfulness Day Retreat Sat 28 March, 10.30am - 4.30pm. £25 - booking essential. Details: 265 2118, meditationinleeds@ gmail.com, www. meditationinleeds.org

Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel (City Sq Leeds)

Sunday Services 10.45am; Contemplative service 6pm; Mid-week Recharge Wed 1.15pm - a half-hour reflection. A space of spiritual enquiry - sanctuary for the soul

& 6.30pm. Aĺl welcome.

Monthly Explorers’ group for children on Tuesdays. Chapel Allerton Youth Project meets in Methodist Centre (opp church) weekday evenings.

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management.

Drop in Group Meditation

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

204 King Lane, LS17. Sunday services 10.30am & 6pm.

Range of toddler, children’s, youth, house groups & senior projects through week.

Leeds Theosophical Society 2.30pm, 12 Queen

Details: 269 3750, www. moortownbaptistchurch. org.uk

(free) Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun: 6.30 – 7.30pm) Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.org/uk/leeds

Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group meets Mon, 7.30

- 9.30pm Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8. Share Eckhart’s DVDs & silent

Sq. LS2 8AJ. 1 March: Tim Wyatt – ‘Anatomy of the Hidden Spiritual Hierarchies’; 8 March: Maitreya – ‘The Way of Oneness; 15 March: Tim Wyatt – ‘Karma & Reincarnation’; 22 March: Ted Capstick – ‘The Mystic & the Occultist’; 29 March; Tim Wyatt – Exploring Nature’s Spiritual Kingdoms. Details:

www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Moortown Baptist Church

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

Details: 07949 972690, www. leedshealingcentre.org

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80 Roundhay Evangelical Church Sun services

10.30am & 6.30pm at Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive (near Oakwood Clock). Friendly, informal & bible-centred. All welcome.

Monthly children’s & youth groups plus special events.

Details: www.roundhay evangelicalchurch.com

Roundhay Quaker Meeting for Sunday

Worship, 10.45am at 136 Street Lane, Roundhay LS8.

Enjoy an hour of generally silent worship. Children welcome to Sunday School at same time. Details: 293 3684,

www.leedsquakers.org.uk

Shadwell Methodist Church Sunday Services: 9.30am. Creche for under

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5s & Junior Church (9.4510.30am). Coffee after each service. Details: Margaret

Walker 225 1826

St Andrew’s Roundhay URC (Shaftesbury Ave)

10:30am Family Service every Sunday with crèche & children’s groups, & Sunday evening youth group. Wide range of midweek activities including parent/carer toddler groups, Scouting & Guiding, & a drama society. Details: 269 7002,

info@standrews.cc, www. standrews.cc, & Facebook

St Barnabas C of E Church The View, LS17 7NA. Sunday Services 10am (with children’s activities) Families welcome. Coffee drop-in 3rd Wed, 10.30am – 12; Busy

Bs, 10.30am – 12.30pm for good company, conversation, activities; Church Lunch, 12.30 – 1.30pm (details: 268 2591/ 226 8269) Details: 265

4926, www.stbarnabasleeds. org.uk

St Edmund’s North Park Ave, Roundhay. Sunday

services 8am, 10am (with children’s groups) & 6.30pm.

Exploring faith, building community. Many groups & activities. Details: 266 4532,

www.stedmundsroundhay. org.uk

St John’s Church, Moortown Sunday Services 8am, 10am & 6.30pm at the junction of Harrogate Rd & Ring Rd, LS17 7BZ. Everyone welcome. Details: www.

stjohnsmoorallerton.org

St Martin’s Church, St.

Martin’s View, Potternewton, LS7 3LB. Sunday Service 10am – Parish Communion, Sunday Club & refreshments.

Wednesday Service 9.30am – Holy Communion. Open Afternoon Tues 2 – 4pm for quiet reflection & prayer. All welcome. Details: 262 4271,

www.st.martinleeds.org.uk

Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Buck Stone Crescent, LS17 5ES. Mass Saturday 6.30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday 10am

Stainbeck United Reformed Church Stainbeck Rd. Sunday Worship 10.45am - family worship & Sunday Club followed by refreshments.

Communion 2nd Sunday.

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Praise & reflection: Thurs 7.30 – 8pm. Details: www.

stainbeck.urc.org.uk

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes

a valuable sighted guiding service to reduce isolation & increase independence of visually impaired people in Leeds. Details: Sonal 210

3347

7.30 - 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur).

Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org www. meditationinleeds.org

SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members welcome. Details:

Pat 275 7694

Association of Blind Asians Leeds is looking for

volunteers who could provide

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families in North & West Yorkshire. Regular meetings.

of diabetes. All welcome.

welcome. Details: 07895

Details: 07840 686618

515471

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held.

Leeds Samaritans

Details: matt@letscureibs. com, www.letscureibs.com

Leeds LAS (Living After

Loss Through Suicide) Peer support meetings in Leeds.

Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ Leeds

Details: Sue Watts, Leeds Bereavement Forum 225 3975, sue.watts@lbforum. org.uk @Leeds_LAS

Diabetes UK Support Group meets 1st Mon, 7 –

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley Leisure

9pm at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, except bank holidays when it’s 2nd Mon. Speakers on different aspects

Centre for activity classes (transport available). MS Chat every two weeks. Over 300 members. New members

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24/7 for people experiencing distress or despair. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, 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 homebased care. Details: 216 5133,

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

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Support network for children with a disability & their families. Run by parents.

Details: 07831 230741, outreach@littlehiccups. co.uk, www.littlehiccups. co.uk

Marigold Wellbeing 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.marigoldwell beingcentre.org.uk

Panpals - Yorkshire Pancreatic Cancer Support Group meet every 3 months, in Headingley. A supportive, friendly & informative selfhelp group of people copIng with this devastating illness.

Also offers expert speakers & signposting to other agencies.

Details: panpalsyorks@ yahoo.co.uk

Parkinson’s UK Leeds meet 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley.

Support for anybody affected

by Parkinson’s. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown. Details: Linda

Thompson 01943 461640

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

Bower 258 8143

The Owls New citywide informal child-minding group offering support, training & information, & social events.

Membership £5 pa. Details: 228 8509

Community Notices SNAPS (Special Needs & Parent Support) welcomes any family with a child with special needs to their Saturday support group at Penny Field School, Tongue Ln. Meanwood. Take part in hydrotherapy, swimming, dance & coffee. Details: 07964 847 775, angie@ snaps-vol.org.uk, www.snapsvol.org.uk

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club Open to former cardiac patients & their partners.

Take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details:

Details: 07949 307 955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.Wharfedale CardiacClub.org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS ‘From Dark Satanic Mills to DNA: The Scientific Heritage of Leeds & How it Changed the World’ A talk by Dr Kersten Hall, University of Leeds, at Leeds City Museum, Tues 17 March, 1-2pm. Free.

Leeds Astronomical Society meets 2nd Wed of

month with a guest speaker presentation & regular telescope nights at Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2.

Visitors welcome. Details:

info@leedsastronomy.org. uk, www.leedsastronomy. org.uk

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society (NADFAS) -

Arts Education & Heritage Conservation. Wed 18 March, 1.45pm at Castle Grove Masonic Hall (off Moor Rd) Headingly. Christopher De Hame presents ‘Medieval Illuminated Books of Hours’. Guests welcome (£5) but please book with membership@leedsdfas.org. uk or Ann 261 1363

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 19

March, 7.15pm in Conference Auditorium 2, University of Leeds Campus (rear of Sports Centre) Lecture: ‘An Overview of the York Potash Project’ by Tristan Pottas, York Potash Ltd. Visitors welcome. Details: www.

leedsga.org.uk

Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society Thurs 19

Talking Allowed in Leeds (TAIL) meets

Mon 2 March, 1.45pm at Veritas, 43 Great George St. Topic: ‘What does it mean to be human?’ Details:

talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

Thackray Medical Museum Lecture Series Speakers from the world of health & medicine. 14 March, 10am -12.30pm: Lord Swinfen (Swinfen Trust that helps poor, sick & disabled people in developing world) talks about ‘Developing Telemedicine in Remote Locations’; Dame Carol Black, Newnham College, Cambridge, addresses ‘The Development of Occupational Health Services’.

Details: 244 4343, www. thackraymedicalmuseum. co.uk

March, 7.30pm in the Music Department, University of Leeds. Talk by Janet Douglas on ‘Leeds Forgotten Modernist – John Clifford Procter’. All welcome.

U3A Leeds has over 24

Details: www.leedsphilandlit. org.uk/events.html

Details: 07752 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk

The Lost Library of Kirkstall Abbey: understanding the presence of monks in medieval society. Thurs 12 March, 12.30 – 1.30pm at Leeds Central Library. Free, but you can reserve a place; Details: 247 6419, arts@leeds.gov.uk

WOMEN’S GROUPS

Royal Meteorological Society (Yorkshire) Monthly talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. Free & open to all.

Details: rmetsoc_yorkshire@ hotmail.co.uk, http://tinyurl.com/ rmetsyc

interest groups held in various locations. Fortnightly Tues talks, 2pm at Moor Allerton Sports & Social Club, Stonegate Rd, LS17.

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at Castle

Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. 4 March: ‘The Villas & Gardens of Lake Como’ by Keith Holmes.

Details: Mrs Muriel Huntley 230 1584

Alwoodley Townswomens’ Guild meets 4th Mon,

7.15pm at the ACA, The Avenue LS17 7LT. Variety of speakers, outings, coffee mornings. Friendly group.

New members/visitors welcome. Details: Pat 225

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Chapel Pie WI Friendly,

fun women’s group for all ages. Visitors welcome (£3).

Annual membership £33.

Details: chapelpiewi@gmail. com, www.chapelpiewi.com

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets 1st Thurs. 10.15am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Leeds (next to Samuel Taylor’s). £3.

Friendly group supports local charities. New members welcome. Details: Joan

McShane 225 1166

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds

& District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month. Good food & excellent speakers! Details:

Shirley 257 9381

Roundhay WI meets

Thurs 12 March, 7.15pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Shaftesbury Ave, LS8, when they will hear about ‘Making Music on Handbells’. Visitors & new members welcome.

Details: Hilary 266 5648

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

org/leeds

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes

women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads. Regular events. Details: www.

university ofleedsladiesclub. co.uk

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets

Mon, 7.45pm at Horsforth Museum, The Green. Have fun learning how to enjoy speaking in public. Details:

Pauline Neale 269 3542, pauline.neale@ntlworld. com, Facebook or www.theasc.org.uk

YOUNGER LIFE Guiding in Roundhay & Oakwood Are you aged 5-7,

7-10, 10-14, or 14-25? Or an adults over 18? Would you like to know more? Details:

Lois@fifthroundhayguides. org.uk

Harehills Movement & Music Playgroup Parent

run playgroup at Harehills Lane Baptist Church Hall (access via Hilton Pl), LS8.

Tues: music & parachute fun; Wed: movement & developmental play. 10 – 11.15am term time. £1 per family incl refreshments.

Everybody welcome. Details:

harehillsplaygroup@gmail. com

WANTED! Volunteer Cubs

Leaders St Edmund’s Church Roundhay. If you enjoy working with children & want a rewarding pastime, please contact Ross Ferguson on 266 2403.

Leeds Junior Chess Club Meets Sun 5.30 – 7.30pm at Alwoodley Community Centre, The Avenue. Ideal for ages 7-18 of all standards.

Coaching from accredited coaches, competitive & friendly play, fun tournaments. Details: John

MISC/ EVENTS Comedy Charity Event 15 Mar, 7.15pm at Marriott Hotel, Boar Ln, LS1. Fantastic line-up of comedians, incl.

Jonathan Mayor, Peter Brush, Eddy Brimson, Gary Delaney.

In aid of Parkinson’s UK.

Hipshon 226 7759, www. leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk/

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7th Moor Allerton Brownies Seek New

Lipreading Classes

Members A number of Brownies have gone up to Guides so the group has places available. They meet Mon 6 – 7.15pm. Details:

7thmooraller tonbrownies@ gmail.com

Parent & Tots Group Tues

(term time) 1.30-3pm Queens Hall, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 294 Harrogate Rd, Moortown. £2 per family. Everyone welcome. Details: Raegan

saintraegan@yahoo.co.uk, Sam mumba40@gmail.com

RJC Dance Gymnastics For Young People Tues 3.45 – 4.45pm (ages 6-10); 4.45 – 5.45pm (age 11+) at Mandela Centre, Chapeltown Rd. LS7. All abilities welcome. £4. Details: 239 2040, stef@

rjcdance.org.uk

Gledhow Woodcraft Folk welcomes new members aged 6 – 9, Thurs 6.15 –7.15pm at Gledhow Primary School.

Games, songs, craftwork & outdoor activities.

Places limited so book now. Details: Jo 368 1402,

gledhowleeds@woodcraft. org.uk, www.woodcraft.org. uk

for anyone with hearing loss. Details: Susan Lee

07910 831646 susan@ susanleelipreading.com

St Gemma’s Corporate Challenge – May 2015

Inspired by ‘The Apprentice’?

Get together with up to six colleagues & turn £50 into £500 or more when you devise, plan & complete successful fundraising initiatives for St Gemma’s.

Details: 2185537, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk

St Gemma’s 10th Annual Question of Sport Celebrity Quiz & Dinner Thurs 26 March at LUFC hosted by snooker legend Willie Thorne & attended by past & present sporting celebrities. Entertain colleagues & clients & pit your wits against other teams.

Table of ten £550, host a celebrity at your table for £1,200. Details: Tracie 218

5296, tracieh@st-gemma. co.uk

St. Martin’s Community Kitchen Provides hot meals Sat 12 – 2pm at St Martin’s Institute, St Martin’s View, LS7 3LB. Details: Rev David

Stevens 262 4271

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