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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. This month our Food & Drink feature takes a look at Bar t’at in Ilkley – a great destination that is ideal for those of you that like to take in a bit of the fabulous Yorkshire countryside too. So pop up to the moor, stretch your legs and then call in and try it out, you won’t be disappointed! If you visit a restaurant, brasserie or pub which you think deserves a mention then please let us know. We make no charge to the establishment for our features, which means that we can offer an impartial, genuine opinion of the offerings there. Also, a picture speaks a thousand words and all the images in the features are taken on the day of our visit, there’s no time for setting up studio shots. If the food looks good in the feature then it generally is!
I’m also keen to feature other businesses in Covered and I’d welcome recommendations on any type of business you think has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide excellent service, a fabulous product or a business with a story – some heritage perhaps. Again, we wouldn’t make a charge for these features but if we don’t know about the star businesses in our area then we can’t give them a well deserved slap on the back and tell others. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 09/10/14 and the advertising deadline is 09/10/14. Until next month,
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Bar t’at Tucked away in a quiet corner of the genteel spa town of Ilkley sits a lovely little place going by the very apt name of Bar T’at, a linguistic spin on the old rhyme for which the town is fabled. A quick look at Trip Advisor reveals a plethora of 5 star reviews, aimed largely at the quality of the food, range of ales and friendly staff, so we decided it was time to pay them a visit to find out more.
Bar T’at is situated on Cunliffe Road but can also be accessed from the main central car park around the Moors Shopping Centre. Approaching from the front you get a sense that this end terrace property was once a house or a shop, now doubled in size by an extension built onto the side, and it’s reminiscent of the ever popular Fanny’s Ale House over in
Saltaire. Once inside though, it’s very different. Though the range of cask, keg and bottled ales may rival Fanny’s, the space is a lot more airy and relaxed and there’s a multi level beer garden to the rear of the bar which is ideal for a quick pint whilst out walking the dog. This place has also got something that a lot of real ale pubs lack… outstanding food.
There’s a new team in place here at Bar T’at and Head Chef, David Dockerty, is one of the newest additions. Having worked previously at restaurants and bars largely around the Horsforth area of Leeds, David is keen to expand the range available and to showcase the venue as a great place for a spot of evening dining. Whilst keeping the popular classic pub food such as Lishman’s sausage and mash, home made pie of the day and fish and chips, the new menu which has been introduced includes such delights as smoked haddock risotto, served with a poached egg, to start with and main courses include pan fried salmon with fondant potato and a pancetta and baby onion fricassee or a cajun spiced lamb, served with coriander rice and salsa. Desserts include the age old classic sticky toffee pudding with a vanilla pod ice cream
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and sandwiches and lighter meals are available during the day and include a caramelised onion and Yorkshire blue cheese ciabatta melt or a Bar T’at platter for 2, a modern day
take on Ploughman’s Lunch, and the ideal accompaniment to real ale. The menu will change and vary as seasonal produce is used and is all sourced locally. There are
vegetarian and gluten free options available and also a 1 or 2 course roast is available on a Sunday. Wednesdays are also proving popular with the quiz and a burger nights and other special offers are available through the web site. And if you’re looking for somewhere different for a Christmas or New Year meal or party, these start at the end of November at Bar T’at with a range of dishes available. Ham hock terrine with homemade piccalilli, granary toast is an example of just one of the starters and if you fancy something a little different to the usual turkey with trimmings (which is also available) you could try braised ox cheek, served with mash potato, sticky red cabbage and dates with a red wine jus. Peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce is one of the desserts available.
The labyrinth of rooms at Bar T’at offer something for everyone, with quiet nooks and crannies for a quiet, romantic meal through to a larger bar area for chatting with friends and a downstairs ‘cellar’ dining room, which has a cosy candlelit atmosphere and is ideal for a family get-together.
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Pre-booking is necessary for all Christmas and New Year meals though. The labyrinth of rooms at Bar T’at offer something for everyone, with quiet nooks and crannies for a quiet, romantic meal through to a larger bar area for chatting with friends and a downstairs ‘cellar’ dining room, which has a cosy candlelit atmosphere and is ideal for a family get-together. There’s even a separate function room where up to 30-40 people can be catered for, and this is a great space for private parties or an afternoon tea or buffet, and has it’s own access to the beer garden. This may all change soon though as the venue is soon to undergo a refurbishment as part of a chain of 15 bars run by Market Town Taverns. Each bar feels quite unique though and is run independently by the team in house.
General Manager at Bar T’at, Sarah Brown, leads the relatively small, but friendly and attentive, team here and talks through some of the real ales on offer… and there’s quite a lot. There’s a great range of 8 cask ales available, Timothy Taylor’s, Black Sheep, Roosters and Ilkley Brewery all have a permanent place on the bar, whilst the remaining pumps are dedicated to an ever changing range of guest ales. Usually, one pump features a single brewery’s ales for a few weeks, enabling customers to get to know that whole brewery’s range and they always have a dark beer (mild, stout or porter) available on one of the other pumps. Taster trays are available for either cask or keg beer and are a great way to try a variety of drinks, offering 3 smaller glasses which equal a pint. There’s an unusual selection of bottled beers and ciders too, from Belgium’s
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Floris chocolate beer through to Timmerman’s Peche fruit ale. Hot drinks are also served throughout the day. Amongst the rave reviews found online, comments such as “the waiter remembered what we were drinking” and “the staff recommended an excellent choice” seem to crop up time and time again and it’s this sort of service which has made Bar T’at popular with the locals. Now, with a new and invigorated menu available, this seems the ideal place to visit for a good meal after a spot of shopping or if you’re looking forward to a nice pint after wandering out on Ilkla Moor baht ‘at. Bar T’at can be contacted on Facebook and Twitter and also through their website www.markettowntaverns.co.uk
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Jeevan Looking over His Shoulder Last month we reported how eight-years-old Jeevan of Leeds Golf Centre was heading to St Andrews in Scotland to represent West Yorkshire in the Wee Wonders age-grouped national golf championships. It wasn’t to be. On the day, a nonetheless creditable 111 (over 27 holes) earned him a mid-table 20th place. According to granddad Jaspal, pictured here with Jeevan, an even younger grandson is showing equal potential – Jeevan’s two-years-old brother is already demonstrating the perfect golf swing. With the annual tournament broken into four age groups between 5 and 12, Jaspal might be finding himself in Scotland every August for the next ten years ...
The Maxwell Brothers in WWI – update Last month we underlined the difficulties faced by people researching ancestors’ whereabouts during WWI, whether for personal reasons or for one of the many parish projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The example we gave was this image held on Leeds CC’s Leodis online pictures archive - the details given didn’t tally with those held on ancestry.co.uk, CWGC records or the regimental monument in Canterbury Cathedral (all online). Leodis has confirmed and is correcting the error. As a result of that article, we received a letter from Cynthia Ruston, who with the help of HLF, is researching all forty-eight Meanwood men commemorated on her local war memorial. Cynthia’s letter included a message supporting the article; “It’s a case of check, double check and go back and check again.” Another reader, Anthony Child, also wrote in. Although he also finds National Archives records a valuable research resource, he had found and reported similar errors in the case of two members of his own family. By coincidence, on a past visit to Meanwood Memorial, he had noticed the date of Arthur Maxwell’s death being the very next day (30 August). Accordingly, he laid a few flowers as a tribute - and recently laid a poppy cross for both brothers at a service commemorating the outbreak of the First Battle of the Somme.
Arthur Maxwell, from Meanwood, was killed on 30 August 1914, shortly after the outbreak of WWI. His brother William, also with 9th Lancers, died on 11 May 1915. The work and sentiments of people like Cynthia Ruston and Anthony Child has brought and will keep awareness of all such sacrifices into today’s communities.
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Stand outside your house on a clear cold October night and listen carefully, and you may hear the distant “seep” sounds that are the contact calls of flocks of redwings, flying unseen high above, as they escape the snow and ice of the far north to winter in the UK. A member of the thrush family, the redwing is named for the orangered patch beneath its wing, and nearly 700,000 birds arrive here in the autumn. Watch out for them on berry bushes and rowan trees – they are smaller than our native thrushes, and tend to flit about in a nervous manner.
For some inspiring autumn nature activities, from fungus forays to wader watching and stargazing, check out the RSPB’s website: www.rspb.org.uk
Also arriving soon from the north are fieldfares, again a thrush, but large and colourful, roaming the countryside in noisy flocks and feeding on insects, worms and berries. Both these birds will visit gardens, especially in freezing weather, so keep an eye out for them. Perhaps the most exotic and visible of the winter visitors are the
waxwings, whose arrival depends largely on the availability of food in their native Scandinavia. For this reason, they can arrive much later or even not at all in some years. They are a striking reddishbrown bird, starling-sized, with a prominent crest, black throat and yellow-tipped wings and tail. They are mostly seen in flocks from a half dozen to hundreds, and have a lovely
Any questions, ideas, suggestions or observations about local birds and wildlife, garden or otherwise are welcome and will be included in future articles. Please email: info@ covered-magazine.net or write to Covered at the usual address.
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Autumn crocuses will begin flowering soon
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This is the month of mists and mellow fruitfulness, beautiful sunsets and vivid leaf colours of oranges and yellows. The vivid purples of autumn crocuses, nerines and other late flowering bulbs, enjoy all the colours before the winter arrives. Now is the time to clear all remaining plant material into the compost bins, then make a start on your winter digging. Once a space has been cleared, start to plant your overwintering onions, garlic and broad beans. There is still time to buy and transplant both winter and spring cabbages, together with the different kinds of kale. In the flower garden, mark or make a note of your best dahlias and chrysanthemums, in order to save your best plants for storing after the first frosts. This will allow you to propagate the best cuttings in the spring. If you’re thinking of buying some new plants, bare root roses, fruit bushes and other plants will establish themselves quickly if purchased and planted now. The warm soil will allow them to establish a good root system before the first cold spell, and it is worth remembering – prepare the planting hole well with good compost and fertilizer.
Blackberries and summer raspberries are now finished, so cut out all the old fruiting material, and tie in the new canes for flowering next year. If your apples and pear trees are still fully laden, continue to pick the fruit as it ripens for storing in a cool dark place. As the month progresses, start to move all you tender plants under cover, otherwise, make them a deep mulch over their heads to keep them warm. If you like fresh herbs for cooking, make a number of pots to sit on the kitchen windowsill. The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm-8pm every Friday. Call in for friendly advice and discounted garden products. Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW www.haga.btck.co.uk
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SHHHHH! CELEBRITIES GET ARTY FOR ST GEMMA’S Comedian Stephen Fry, actor Sir Ian McKellen, Ricky Wilson (Kaiser Chiefs) and even the Prime Minister himself have demonstrated their creative talents for a very ‘Secret’ Art Project in aid of St Gemma’s Hospice. There are a host of very famous faces who’s ‘doodles and designs’ will be on display at this year’s annual Leeds Art Exhibition as well as an online eBay auction accessible from www. st-gemma.co.uk/sap. Over the past several months artists, high profile celebrities and art enthusiasts have been contributing unique postcardsized artwork to the Secret Art Project which now has over 400 pieces to showcase. Not only will they be on view at the annual Leeds Art Exhibition (details below), they’ll also be available to bid for online via an eBay auction. Other contributors include Danny Dyer, Sir Ben Kingsley, Ashley Jackson, Katherine Jenkins, A P McCoy, Frank Skinner and many more - there is a full list of contributors available, but which piece belongs to who will remain
hung, framed, and available to buy. Whether you’re an avid art fan who’s keen to win a Secret Art piece, or simply looking for something that will make a great addition to your home you will have a truly enjoyable This exciting, fun, and unique experience at this event. Pieces project is part of a national cover all ranges of media and campaign that will help raise styles so there is something to hospice awareness and funds suit all tastes with prices ranging for Covered's charity of the from £25 to over £1,000. year; St Gemma’s Hospice, the largest Hospice in Yorkshire The exhibition takes place at: and 4th largest in the UK. St The Grammar School at Leeds, Gemma’s pride themselves on Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 October providing and promoting the 10am until 6pm and Sunday 26 highest quality end of life care, October 10am until 4pm. education and research. It is expected the Secret Art Project Secret Art Project Online auction will raise over £30,000 in vital takes place from Wednesday 22 funds for the Hospice, helping to October – Friday 31st October at 8pm ensure St Gemma’s can continue – see www.st-gemma.co.uk/sap. to provide professional care to Visit www.st-gemma.co.uk or call patients and their families. 0113 218 5296, email The Leeds Art Exhibition (where tracieh@st-gemma.co.uk the pieces will be on show) is a for details. staple calendar event for all those who appreciate art and is not one The event is kindly supported by to miss! As with previous years, there will be over 900 exhibits as part of the annual exhibition; all a secret. So bidders could be getting their hands on some very valuable pieces, the fun will be at the end of the auction when they reveal the artist for each piece and how much it sold for!
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Qudos Sheds Light at Leeds PhotoLive in August Knog, a design company in Melbourne, gave Covered magazine an exclusive pre-UK release model of qudos, a tiny yet powerful LED light more at home on BMX bikes and surfboards. Photographer Ivor Hughes put it through its paces. At PhotoLive, in August at one of Leeds Met’s exhibition halls, there were sixteen photographic trade stands. Fifteen, good as they were, weren’t offering anything new. Apart from one. Knog, a cutting edge Australian cycle lighting and accessory design company, was using the event to launch qudos in UK. qudos is their tiny LED off-road activities light. Off-road because the concentrated beam is too powerful up close. So the matchbox-sized LED torch is aimed at night time BMX cycling or, waterproof to 40 metres, surfing or scuba diving. Yes, waterproof to 40 metres. LED lighting for video cameras has been around for several years. Small battery powered panels which can be as small as cigarette packets give home video recorders an edge. But they’ve never been a lot of use to stills cameras. They’re flimsy, can’t stand rain and, although the continuous light is quite strong, they are nowhere near the power of the split-second pulse of light sent out by powerful flashguns. For photographers, qudos is a move in their direction. It’s tiny, robust, waterproof and can be set to two different power levels on three focus settings. Though not quite as powerful as small
A qudos on display at Leeds PhotoLive. Another, background left, is on a tiny video camera. Lalique’s six-kilo crystal glass tiger on its UK release in a shop in York in 2009. The backlighting was provided by an expensive off-camera flash system. Reflection and refraction made the exposure hit and miss. LED lights are cheap and consistent.
the flashgun used to backlight the glass tiger pictured.
LED panels, that ability to focus can deliver more light where it is needed. The Li Po (lithium polymer) battery, the size of a sugar cube, powers it for up to four hours. While it is never going to be a substitute for studio or flash lights, it is an exceptionally portable and robust source of side or back lighting for out-of-studio portraits, even underwater. And it’s cheap. Out anytime now, it is expected to retail at around £90 – one quarter of the cost of
I’m more of a press photographer than studio, so I’ve now passed Covered’s qudos onto Leeds Photographic Society for their members to put it through every test imaginable. I also put Knog in touch with John Denton, one of the country’s top on-location fashion photographers and Leeds Flash Centre, who supply every means of photo and video lighting known. I’ll let you have their verdict in months to come. In the meantime, take a look at the comparative pics. Released onto the Australian and US markets, the qudos should be arriving in UK cycle stores and camera shops anytime now. Definitely worth a look.
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Allerton Grange Fields to play host to junior Rugby Allerton Grange Fields off Talbot Avenue in North Leeds is playing host to junior rugby players from The Roundhegians Rugby Football Club this season. The Roundhegians RFC was founded in 1928 and has been based at The Memorial Ground on nearby Chelwood Drive since 1953. The site was developed from derelict land to commemorate 88 former pupils of Roundhay School who gave their lives on active service during World War II. The club is now a registered Community Amateur Sports Club
The Roundhegians Rugby Football Club will be using Allerton Grange Fields for junior rugby and fitness training every Sunday between 10:15am and 11:45am during the forthcoming rugby season. Stafford Smart, Chairman of The Roundhegians Rugby Club, commented: “Although we have an attractive 8-acre site, there is only space for two pitches. We now have almost 300 junior players across the age-range from u6 to u18, so we are desperately short of playing space. The partnershipagreement with the Friends of Allerton Grange Fields, local Councillors and Officers of Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside Department
“We are absolutely delighted to see The Roundhegians RFC use the sports pitches at Allerton Grange Fields” said Bhupinder Dev, Secretary of Allerton Grange Fields. “It will be great to see so many young rugby players train on the pitches in the run up to the Rugby World Cup, which promises to be the biggest sporting event in 2015”. For further information on Junior Rugby at Roundhegians RFC visit: www.roundhegians.com of governors who, voluntarily, give up so much of their time to ensure that schools function effectively in the service of their community.
FABIAN HAMILTON MP: Resolutions for the new school year It's a moment of pride for any parent to see their child starting out on a new venture. Going to school for the first time, starting at secondary school or going to university are all occasions when children and young people begin another important phase of their lives as they grow towards adulthood. Amid all the annual clamour about exam results or the anxiety about getting a place in the best school or university, we need to remember that every child is an individual and their education, at whatever phase, is the only chance they will get. That's why it is so important to ensure that every single school, college or university is excellent.
has given us the reassurance we needed to be confident of sustaining the considerable contribution the club makes to the development of amateur sport in the local community.”
I pay tribute to all those teachers who - largely unsung - put so much time and effort into ensuring that their lessons are stimulating, their marking is informative and their care is unstinted. Equally all those working in school to support them also make a vital contribution. I especially admire and thank the vital work
My colleagues from different parties at Westminster may hold some varying views on education, but we are all committed to securing further improvement and to ensure that no child is left behind. It is our responsibility to provide the money needed, remove obstacles to success and to ensure that things do not go wrong in any school or college that the state funds or where children are in education. I spend as much time as I can visiting local schools because the taxpayer invests so much money in education. It is an investment in everyone’s future. Fabian Hamilton MP 335 Roundhay Road LS8 4HT 0113 249 6600
22 Blast from the Past
Bramhope Tunnel – The Navvies’ Memorial in Otley The navvies’ memorial in Otley Parish Church is a scaled replica of the north portal of Bramhope Tunnel, Grade II listed.
Bramhope Tunnel, a little over two miles in length, is one of the longest rail tunnels in Britain and has for almost two centuries been a crucial component of the Leeds to Harrogate rail network – now taking in Burley Park, Headingley and Horsforth. Constructed between 1845 and 1849, the project followed an all too familiar path. Originally forecast costs of £800,000 escalated to over £2 million. It also claimed the lives of twentyfour men – the Channel Tunnel, immense by comparison, claimed ten.
The need for tunnels and bridges was and is far greater for trains than for cars. Viewers of the Tour de France, and more recently Spain, will have noticed that cyclists and support vehicles regularly negotiate gradients of 1 in 10 and greater. But locomotives just don’t have the same power-to-weight ratio and burnished steel on steel has nothing like the traction of rubber on tarmac. So they can’t go up and down the same hills. The very steepest rail gradient in UK is 1 in 34 (near Birmingham), where goods trains often need assistance from other locomotives. Even today.
Again, by way of example, the Channel Tunnel is only 1 in 90 at its steepest point. Bramhope Tunnel slopes at 1 in 94. Over 2000 men and 400 horses dug and blasted out the tunnel. Accidents were so frequent that LGI dedicated a specially sprung cart to ferry the injured to hospital. The memorial to 23 of the 24 casualties stands in Otley Parish Church Cemetery. Opposite the main part of the grounds, it is clearly visible through the railings. Details of those parts of the tunnel project still standing and visible are easily found by web search.
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The Corn Exchange As Nexus Arts Festival launches at the Corn Exchange in Leeds, it’s a far cry from the building’s beginnings when the doors first opened in 1864. This Victorian Grade 1 listed building has suffered a turbulent few years, but remains one of the few corn exchanges still used for trading, though the corn may be gone and is replaced by boutique shopping, dining and cultural events. Designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, the Hull architect who also designed Leeds Town Hall, this iconic landmark sits on the junction of Boar Lane and Vicar Lane and began life as an exchange hall for merchants and farmers to buy and sell grain. Modelled on the Halle au Blé in Paris, and costing a total of £30,000 to complete, the hall elevated Leeds’ standing in the grain industry and business flourished throughout the 19th century. Grain was being imported in vast quantities from North America and Europe and Leeds already had a well established travel network. The
surrounding area, along the River Aire, became dominated by flour mills and from 1903 the Corn Exchange was also used as a leather market. Business continued to do well until the 1980s when few traders remained. At this time Leeds Civic Trust proposed to regenerate the building and turn it into a concert hall similar to the Royal Albert Hall in London but, in 1985, Speciality Shops won the contract to redevelop the Corn Exchange and turn it into a bespoke shopping centre and it was at this time that a large opening was cut into the trading floor, creating
the lower balcony we see today. Staircases were added to allow access to the basement level below. The Corn Exchange re-opened in 1990 and any remaining corn traders were permitted to remain trading on Tuesdays, as they had done for many years. This continued until 1994 when corn trading ceased
“Nexus is about bringing art, music and performance into popular spaces and the Corn Exchange was brought to life by a vibrant mix of comedy, dance and music.”
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after a total of 131 years in the building. By this time, many of the surrounding buildings had been restored and the area is now known as the Exchange Quarter. A further restoration in 2007 saw the hall converted into a food emporium and the ground level
occupied by Anthony’s until it’s recent closure. Now it’s back to independent retailers selling gifts and clothing whilst the venue launches regular events such as food festivals, craft markets and the new Nexus Arts Festival which showcased the work of seven emerging artists, who combined their various disciplines for the event. Nexus is about bringing art, music and performance into popular spaces and the Corn Exchange was brought to life by a vibrant mix of comedy, dance and music alongside the art work on display and provided creative artists with a new platform. Festival Director, Stephanie Upsall, feels that creative events should be open and assessable for all to experience and Nexus is about bringing hidden communities to the forefront to be enjoyed by everyone and not regarded as expensive or elitist. Find out more www.nexus-leeds.co.uk
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Education: Opt for Open Days Choosing which school your child should attend is a big decision parents must make, and by experiencing schools’ environments for yourself it can be made so much more straightforward. Open days provide parents with the perfect opportunity to get a feel of their child’s potential school and enable them to make an educated decision about whether it’s the right choice. During open days, you can explore schools’ various facilities, such as halls, lunch rooms, outdoor areas, computer rooms, libraries, and the main classrooms. You will readily recognise the school’s dedication and desire to make students’ journey through education an enlivened, enriching, and enjoyable experience. A school’s atmosphere will immediately impact you on open days. Friendly staff, organised facilities, and bright, colourful educational posters on every wall and in every classroom will reflect the school’s enthusiasm and commitment to teaching. But aesthetics are only a part of the school’s overall impression. Open days are the perfect occasion to chat with tutors and truly get a sense of who will be imparting knowledge to your child. You
will be able to assess whether the school’s staff are wholly invested in the children’s learning experience and their wellbeing. Open days will also give parents the chance to ask questions and learn more about how the school’s curriculum works, helping you decide if it’s well-suited to your child. Inquiring about extracurricular options, disciplinary measures, access to resources, and out-ofschool trips for example will give you a three-dimensional look at the school’s practice. Some open days may take place during regular school hours, or you can potentially arrange a private visit if preferred. This will provide an organic demonstration of how the average day in school would be for your child, and you can then rest easy knowing you have chosen the right school.
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Leeds Rowing Club
Saturday and Sunday mornings Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, Leeds Website: www.leedsrowing.org.uk
Little Yin Qigong Club
St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Wednesdays 6.45 to 7.45 Gentle and relaxing Chinese exercise for all. Friendly group welcomes newcomers. Concessions available. Enquiries: Sue 07729 617471
Sports, Health & Wellbeing DIABETES UK SUPPORT GROUP
Meets on the 1st Monday of the month, except Bank Holidays when it is the 2nd,at the West Yorkshire Playhouse from 7.00 to 9.00p.m. Open to both Type 1 and 2 and parents/carers. Ring 07840686618 for more details.
GRASS TRACK CYCLE RACING
Monday evenings 18.30 (from 9th May) The Arena, Roundhay Park
IBS LEEDS
Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monthly meetings now being held at the HEART Centre in Headingley. Please email me at matt@letscureibs.com or visit www.letscureibs.com for details
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Next social event is on Friday 26th September 2014 at 7.00 pm. GlutenFree Tasting Evening at COOK North Leeds, 331 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6QD. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra. mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk
Leeds Fencing Club
Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Beginners/Intermediates/Advanced. Wheelchair fencing available. www.leedsfencing.co.uk /email: info@leedsfencing.co.uk / club secretary Karen Garvie 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 3782086
Leeds Healing Centre
The Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6 1QF. Healing by healers trained with The Healing Trust (NFSH) aids relaxation and promotes wellbeing. Fridays 11am- 2.30pm. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07985121810.
Moor Allerton Snooker Club
Stonegate Road LS17 6EL (opp Fire Station) Snooker players for social and league play welcome. 2 tables & bar open every evening. Contact John Stancliffe 0113 2949327 for details.
M.S. Society Leeds and District Branch
Information, support, help and social activities for those affected by M.S 0800 1114324
Natural Healing Centre
Healing offered every Thursday by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at The Friend's Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2BW. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07949 972690
ROUNDHAY JUNIOR PARKRUN
Sunday mornings Warm up 08.45 Run Starts 09.00 By the cricket pavilion, Roundhay Park
ROUNDHAY PARKRUN
Saturday mornings. Warm up 08.45 Run Starts 09.00 Start on Carriage Drive near the Mansion
ROUNDHAY RUNNERS
Thursday evenings. Sociable running club in Roundhay. New members welcome. Enquiries: Suzie Gillon, suzie@roundhayrunners.co.uk www.roundhayrunners.co.uk
ROUNDHEGIANS BADMINTON CLUB
The memorial Ground, Chelwood, LS8 2AT Competitive league badminton for seniors. Social matches for members. Juniors across the age range are also catered for on Saturday mornings. Enquiries: Judith Miller 0113 2683254
ROUNDHEGIANS RUGBY CLUB
The Memorial Ground, Chelwood, LS8 2AT 4 senior teams including veterans team. Junior teams from U7 to U18 age range, including girls up to U12. New players welcome throughout the season. Enquiries Seniors: Jamie McClean 07785 960270 Juniors: Diane Boyce 0113 266 3724 www.roundhegians.com
SHADWELL TENNIS CLUB
Junior football club based in Roundhay. Enquiries: Steve Waide, email: northeastleedsfc@hotmail.co.uk www.clubwebsite.co.uk/northeastleedsfc
Friendly club for players of all levels. New members of all ages & abilities welcome, make new friends & meet fellow villagers. Annual fees just £35/ £15 under 18s. Enquiries: 0113 2252996 or shadwell_tennis_club@hotmail.co.uk
North Leeds Bowling Club
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North East Leeds FC
Old Park Road LS8 1JX. Crown Green bowling green, on the edge of Soldiers Field, next to the cricket club. Come and enjoy an outdoor sport for all ages in a beautiful setting. Experienced players and those new to the game are all welcome. Playing members £35 per year, social members £10 per year. Contact Trevor on 0113 2671071/ trevmar32@aol.co.uk or Frances on 0113 2690978 francesdada6@gmail.com
Roundhay Athletic
Formed in 2003 the club currently play in the premier division of the Leeds West Riding Sunday League. Enquiries: Tony Charlesworth, shaundhaynes@hotmail. com www.webteams.co.uk /Home. asp?team=roundhayathletic
Roundhay Lawn Tennis Club
Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds LS8 1DU Six floodlit courts, modern clubhouse and changing facilities. Enquiries: David Ward, info@roundhaytennis.org.uk www.roundhaytennis.org.uk
U9, U10, U11, U13 & U15 teams playing in the Garforth league. Enquiries: 07713 877003 or peter.cass@ntlworld.com www.shadwellunited.co.uk
ST. THERESA’S AC RUNNING CLUB
John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach, LS15 8TA Tuesdays 7pm with extra training on Thursday eves. sttheresasac.moonfruit.com
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Oakwood Farmers Market
Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane/Roundhay Road/ Princes Avenue/Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30 www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Leeds Seventeen 17 Nursery Lane, Leeds LS17 7ED Meet the last Tuesday of each month for lunch. Social activities for retired men from professional/business backgrounds. Guest speakers, ad hoc outings etc. Members from all over North Leeds. Enquiries: 0113 2301559
Skipton Farmers Market
Leeds Magical Association
Otley Farmers Market
Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Food, Drink & Farmers Markets Briggate Farmers & Craft Market Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Chippendales Indoor Market
The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.
Designer Craft Fair
Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
Grassington Farmers Market
Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Guiseley Farmers Market
The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm
Headingley Farmers Market
Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm
Horsforth Farmers Market
St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk
Kirkstall Deli Market
Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12midday-3pm
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES Alcoholics Anonymous Roundhay Is alcohol a problem for you? Call 0845 7697555
BARDSEY DEBATING AND LITERARY SOCIETY (EST 1937)
Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane LS17 9DG Fortnightly meetings held Tues 7.30pm, ladies and gentleman are invited to join this extremely friendly society. Varied programme and social events Enquiries: 0113 286 2581 or 01937 573061
British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD)
Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402
FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE
The Masonic Year starts in September. Freemasons support local charities from local and national funds. We welcome enquiries for membership from all men over 21 (Ladies have their own organisation). So if you would like to know more about helping others in need and perhaps wish to know more about a local lodge please e-mail beaudare@msn.com or visit www. wrprovince.net information. Meetings take place in many areas. There is one near you.
LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION
National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a range of events throughout the year. From October to March we have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/ tea and biscuits. To join is only £8 per year and everyone is welcome. Enquiries: anneebell19@aol.cpm
Church hall of St Johns C of E Church, Harrogate Rd, LS17 7BZ Local magic society meeting twice a month. Busy and varied programme. New members welcome. Enquiries: leedsmagicalassociation@gmail.com www.leedsmagic.co.uk
Leeds Microscopical Society
Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall, Alwoodley LS17 7BX Friendly group of amateurs and professionals who meet twice a month on Thursday evening. Enquiries: Mike Smith: 0113 2935991 or mikesmith_ls176sh@ yahoo.co.uk
Leeds NE Probus Club
Oakwood Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Drive, LS8 4AB Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 10am for a speakers meeting and for snooker or bowls. If you are a retired professional or businessman you can be sure of a warm welcome, why not drop in and give it a try? Enquiries: 0113 2657064
LEEDS RSPB GROUP
Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildlife-rich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.
Leeds Current Affairs Discussion
Group Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones . St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR Each Thursday from 2 October – 4 December 2014 (ten sessions)10.30 – 12.30 Fee £90. Keep your brain active and gain in-depth insights into current affairs at home and abroad via 10 weekly briefings and discussions. For more information and booking form contact bill.jones@sky.com or Glynis Sandwith at gmsandwith@yahoo. co.uk. (07765 641297).
Military Whist Drive
Shadwell Scout Hut, Hollywell Lane LS17 3HA Friday 7.15 for a 7.30 start. £2 includes tea, biscuits and raffle. Whist players very welcome. A friendly evening.
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North Leeds Friendship Centre
Friendly group for retired or over 50's Social afternoon with speaker 2nd Friday of each month New members welcome, Moor Allerton Sports & Social Centre Stonegate Road LS17 6EL Details K. Haigh 0113 2169861
Oakwood & District Historical Society
A small group of enthusiasts who share a common interest in the past of the locality. Enquiries: 0113 266 5884 or miggythirsk@ btinternet.com
Rotaract
18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome. Details: tony_cleminson@hotmail.com
ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS
Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org
Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP)
Promoting local action on climate change and the environment. Contact: Jill Jones: info@reap-leeds.org.uk Website: www.reap-leeds.org.uk. REAP also runs the farmers market at Oakwood Clock (www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com) & is currently planning other projects.
Roundhay Planning Forum
A group of residents of Roundhay Ward. www.roundhayplanningforum. leedslearning.org
ROUNDHAY WI
The next meeting of this friendly WI will be held on Thursday October 9th at St Andrew's Church Hall, Shaftesbury Avenue, LS8 at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Pate, Poetry and Pop will be the order of the evening, whilst we consider Inspiring Women. All this to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We always look forward to making visitors and prospective new members welcome. For further details please contact Hilary on 0113 2665648.
ROUNDHAY TEA AND CHAT CLUB
Terry Yorath House, Devonshire Close LS8 1BF. Tuesdays 1.30p. Social group for over 65s. Great company, speakers, Extend exercise (optional) trips and theatre visits. Enquiries 07808 030 702.
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs. A chance to meet with other RA Veterans over a drink and take part in the many outings and visits both socially and
military. Membership is open to all three branches of the Armed Services(Navy, Army & Air Force. For further information please contact: Ian Williams. 01924 496587 or email: williams40reg@btinternet.com
THE ROTARY CLUB OF ROUNDHAY
Sand Moor Golf Club, Alwoodley Lane, LS17 7DJ A small but growing group of friendly, social, charitable professional and business people. A non-religious/ political and multi-ethnic organization welcomes men & women who want to make a difference to anyone in the world. Enquiries: Derek Davidson 0113 2666203 Email: dersuel@sky.com Website: www.roundhayrotaryclub.co.uk
THE THORESBY SOCIETY
23 Clarendon Road, LS2 9NZ. The Leeds local history society. All welcome. Details of lectures and the society on the website www.thoresby.org.uk
THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP
New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month. 12.30pm for 1pm start. We welcome any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time. Enquiries to Secretary Eddie Seville: 0113 2637583
U3A Leeds
A vibrant organisation for anyone no longer in full time work. Over 20 special interest groups & fortnightly talks. Enquiries: 07552 448834 or www.u3aleeds.org.uk
VOLUNTEER AT MAECARE
Would you like to…Meet new people? Learn new skills? Help reduce loneliness? Improve the health and well-being of older people? Make a genuine difference? Then come and help us! To find out more about becoming a volunteer for Moor Allerton Elderly Care, please contact 0113 266 0371
WHARFEDALE & DISTRICT AEROMODELLER’S CLUB
Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley In Wharfedale Experienced flyers, juniors & beginners welcome to join. Contact Jeff Smith 0113 2603557 for times/days
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ALWOODLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AUTUMN FAIR with a HINT OF CHRISTMAS Community Hall, The Avenue, Leeds LS17 7NZ Sunday 19th October 2014 12 noon to 4.00 p.m. Free entry - stalls, games, indoor bouncy castle, café/bar, music by North Leeds Jazz Band and Alwoodley Sinfonia. Baking competition for children.
ALWOODLEY SINGERS - Autumn concert incl. Songs from the Shows. Saturday October 18th at 7.45. Entry £4 incl. Refreshments. Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - MILLENIUM SQUARE Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep
Street food show where the finest traders will be cooking up a storm to win the public vote in the British Street Food Awards. Entrance to ‘For The Love Of Food’ will include tasters of craft beer/cider/squash chosen specially to match the traders’ menus. For further details see www.fortheloveoffood.co.uk
LPW WRESTLING
25th October Harehills Working Men’s Club & Institute. Cowper Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7AP. Ticket prices are Adults - £10 Children - £5. Family 4 (2 Kids & 2 Adults) - £25. Tickets on the door or email lpw2011@outlook.com Doors Open 7pm Bell: 7:30pm Wrestling theme fancy dress, prizes to be won
PUDSEY CIVIC HALL SATURDAY 10th Annual Transport Collectors Fair 25th October 10am to 4pm admission £1 100 stalls selling all manner of transport memorabilia. Contact: Barry Rennison 0113 2363695 Email: rennison@cc-email.co.uk
THE LEEDS MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Annual Model Railway Exhibition 25th and 26th October. Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 – 4.30. £6 (children free). Leeds Grammar School, LS17 8GS. Working layouts, Refreshments. www.leedsmrs.org
WIGTON MOOR FRIENDSHIP GUILD
Wigton Moor U.R. Church on High Ash Drive Leeds 17 A small friendly group meet 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2pm (except August). Speakers, slide shows and power point presentations and two outings per year (with free transport).Come along and try us out for £2. including tea/coffee and biscuits. For further information telephone 2680815 (Maureen) or 2943370 (Alan).
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GREEN FINGERS FRIENDS OF ALLERTON GRANGE FIELDS A friendly association of volunteers working to maintain and enhance the six acre Allerton Grange Fields off Talbot Avenue in Moortown. Enquiries: foagf@outlook.com phone or text 07590 510499. Visit our websitewww. friendsallertongrange.org or Find Us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ friendsofallertongrangefields
FRIENDS OF GIPTON WOOD
SLAID HILL IN BLOOM
Our next working party is Saturday 4th October 10-12 Noon. Meet outside the Dexter Pub LS17 8RZ. Working Party lunch in the pub at 12.30. All welcome to join our friendly group no experience necessary. Find out more at www.slaidhillinbloom. org or contact Geoff or Margaret on 0113 2689661
THE FRIENDS OF ROUNDHAY PARK
PO Box 129 LS8 1WY A voluntary group with membership (including honorary) approaching 300. Enquiries: news@forp.co.uk or www.forp.co.uk
We are a friendly group of volunteers. We meet monthly at Wigton Moor UR church hall, High Ash Drive. We have a varied programme of activity days with litter picks, tree and bulb planting, nature quizzes and walks. Join us for a bird walk on Saturday 27th September at 2pm with Linda at Start Birding. New members always welcome. Contact us at: wigtonwoods17@gmail.com also Debs 07943277867, Anne 07530040349 or see us on Facebook.
GLEDHOW VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA GROUP
A voluntary group which focus on the heritage, green spaces and structures of the Conservation Area, bringing people together to value the historic environment with fund raising and social events. Enquiries: gvcag@yahoo.com or www.gledhow.org.uk
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
First Tues each month at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd LS16 5JT at 8pm. We have 10 events each year. Friendly evenings with refreshments 50p raffle and white elephant stall. Membership £12 single pa and £18 double pa. Includes all events evenings and free admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show held at The Grammar School at Leeds LS17 - phone Pat 0113 2250030 www.leedshs.org.uk
SHADWELL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
guest speaker Thursday 8th Oct. “Apples & Other Garden Fruit” & on 13th Nov. “Behind the scenes at Chelsea” 8 pm Shadwell Methodist Church, Main Street. We are a friendly gardening club for all abilities – membership includes meetings, newsletters, free entry to our traditional Flower Show, members shop and access to gardening advice and new friends. New members welcome £10 single, £16 dual. Give me a call – Susan: 0113 2738821
ADULT SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES (First class free) Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place, Roundhay, LS8 1HG Thursday 7-30pm to 10-00pm. Enquiries: Irene 0113 2631310 or e-mail: glyn.cup@virginmedia.com
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLUB for people over 65
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. From 1 to 3.30pm. £3. At Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane LS8 2BW. Contact Sue at 07436 584185.
Voluntary Group which meets monthly for a workday in the wood. Enquiries: 0113 2667569 or fogwl@ hotmail.com
FRIENDS OF WIGTON MOOR WOODS
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
FAMILIES & CHILDREN GIRLGUIDING UK
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section & Adult Volunteers. Enquiries: Lois@nelb.org.uk or 0113 293 6585.
HAREHILLS MOVEMENT AND MUSIC PLAYGROUP
Harehills Lane Baptist Church hall (access from Hilton Place), LS8 4HF. Parent run community playgroup invites you to join us on Tuesdays for music and parachute fun and Wednesdays for movement developmental play. 10-11.15am term time. £1 per family including refreshments. Everybody welcome. Enquiries: harehillsplaygroup@gmail.com
REK
Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Drive, LS8 4AB Action packed monthly activity for primary school aged children. No adults allowed! Further details: www.roundhayevangelicalchurch.com
SHADWELL NURSERY & OUT OF SCHOOL/ BREAKFAST CLUB Shadwell Primary School, Main Street, Shadwell, Leeds LS17 8JF Nursery and out of school club/breakfast club (2-11year olds) quality childcare with an experienced and highly qualified staff team. Enquiries: 0113 2323830 Email: shadwellplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.kidstimeleeds.co.uk
SPANISH PLAYGROUP
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Meanwood LS6 4NP Thursdays 10am-1pm, term time. For 0-5 year olds and their Spanishspeaking parents or carers. Informal and friendly environment. Enquiries: 07775 579927 or susanarichart@yahoo.co.uk
LEEDS PEOPLE’S CHOIR
Enjoy singing but have not found a choir? Come and join us. We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. Whilst reading music is useful, we also learn songs by ear. Open to anyone we meet every Wednesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http://www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.
LEEDS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Meeting every Tuesday. A friendly bunch of photographers with a wide range of abilities from beginner to pro. Learn and bounce ideas around - new members very welcome. Enquiries: Ian Wray 07814 737499 Web: www.lps1852.co.uk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lps1852 Twitter:@lps1852
ROUNDHAY WATERCOLOUR GROUP St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay LS8 1JN Monday evenings. All ages and abilities welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2931465
THE LEEDS CALLIGRAPHY GUILD
St Andrew’s Shaftsbury Ave, Roundhay LS8 1DS Tuesday mornings. Learn the art of Calligraphy. Absolute beginners or those with a little knowledge. Enquiries: 0113 2696414. Or 07900 286358
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
Weekly Classes. All Welcome. £3 per class. 1st class free. Enquiries: 0113 2777113 / l.enoch@btinternet.com www.rscdsleeds.org.uk
WHITE ROSE CANOE CLUB
Tuesday evenings 18.30 Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park
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ALWOODLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AUTUMN FAIR with a HINT OF CHRISTMAS
Community Hall, The Avenue, Leeds LS17 7NZ Sunday 19th October 2014 12 noon to 4.00 p.m. Free entry - stalls, games, indoor bouncy castle, café/bar, music by North Leeds Jazz Band and Alwoodley Sinfonia. Baking competition for children.
ALWOODLEY SINGERS - Autumn concert, incl. Songs from the Shows. Saturday October 18th at 7.45. Entry £4 incl. Refreshments. Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ
FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - MILLENIUM SQUARE Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep
Street food show where the finest traders will be cooking up a storm to win the public vote in the British Street Food Awards. Entrance to ‘For The Love Of Food’ will include tasters of craft beer/cider/squash chosen specially to match the traders’ menus. For further details see www.fortheloveoffood.co.uk
LPW WRESTLING
25th October Harehills Working Men’s Club & Institute Cowper Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7AP Ticket prices are Adults - £10 Children - £5 Family 4 (2 Kids & 2 Adults) - £25 Tickets on the door or email lpw2011@outlook.com Doors Open 7pm Bell: 7:30pm Wrestling theme fancy dress, prizes to be won
PUDSEY CIVIC HALL SATURDAY 10th AnnualTransport Collectors Fair
pick one up!
In addition to the city’s highest door-to-door distribution, Covered is now available in selected supermarkets and convenience stores. Look out for us across the city in:
25th October 10am to 4pm admission £1 100 stalls selling all manner of transport memorabilia Contact: Barry Rennison 0113 2363695 Email: rennison@cc-email.co.uk
THE LEEDS MODEL RAILWAY SOCIETY
Annual Model Railway Exhibition 25th and 26th October Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10 – 4.30. £6 (children free) Leeds Grammar School, LS17 8GS. Working layouts, Refreshments. www.leedsmrs.org
If you’d like to see Covered at a pick-up point near you just let us know: info@covered-magazine.net
36 Covered Classifieds Aerial & Satellite
Bespoke Shutters
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Carolina Shutters
Dale Communications Ltd
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Building & Joinery Services
TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Repairs
Upgrades
Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Fully Insured and Qualified Engineers Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert
CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON 0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 (Engineers based in Oakwood, Roundhay, Shadwell & Slaid Hill)
Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk
S S Joinery, Plumbing & Building Services For a high quality, reliable & professional service in all aspects of home, maintenance, renovations & building work.
Phone: Mob 07813 768047 0113 8081762/ 01904 700855 Over 20 Years Experience City & Guilds Tradesmen ● Free Estimates & Advice
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Roundhay 0113 3 167 167
Kitchen/ Bathroom Loft Conversions Extensions Fencing & Decking Bedrooms/ storage
Windows & doors Gutters/ Fascias Wood Floors/ Joinery No Job Too Small All Trades Included
All Work Carried Out From Planning to Completion
Car Dealerships Ringways
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Covered Classifieds Building & Joinery Services
37
Carpets & Flooring
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Oakwood Flooring
7
Stephen
Murphy Joinery & Building Established Over 20 years
q Doors & Windows (wood & PVCu) q Kitchens q Fitted Furniture q Staircases & Skirting q Decking q Extensions q Loft Conversions & all other joinery work
07976 361738 smurphyjoinery@virginmedia.com Old Barn Close, Alwoodley Carpet Cleaning
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
0800 97 007 53
Charities & Fundraising
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St Gemma’s
WRAP
St Gemma’s
21 & 43
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
38 Covered Classifieds Chimney Sweep
Curtains/Blinds
All popular blind styles for home and office Choose from hundreds of fabrics Spares, repairs and replacement louvres 5 minutes from Leeds City Centre
Cleaning Services
Sheen & Clean ■ Sheen and Clean ■ Domestic and Commercial Cleans ■ Spring Cleans ■ Houses ■ Offices ■ End of Tenancy
Daily Weekly
Fortnightly Monthly cleans
Deep Cleans
Call Sonia now on 0 7 5 7 2 3 5 3 1 6 0 www.sheenandclean.co.uk email: sonia@sheenandclean.co.uk
Call us today on 0113 262 6660 www.theblindfactoryleeds.co.uk Unit 28 Penraevons Industrial Estate, Jackson Road, Leeds LS7 2AW
TIRED OF DOING IT ALL YOURSELF? Individual packages tailored to suit your cleaning requirements Call today and quote:265
TEL: 0113 228 2640 MOB: 07879 883064
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
Education
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Allerton Grange
27
Roundhay School
29
Covered Classifieds Electricians
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David Gunby
4
Garage Services
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Town Garage
44
Gardens
A
C
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Walton Garden Services
DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL• INDUSTRIAL
13
Handyman
REWIRES NICEIC APPROVED FUSEBOARD UPGRADES TESTING & INSPECTING email: info@acelectrical-services.co.uk
Selby Rd, LS15 0PR
0113 260 4769 or 07775 892 790 www.acelectrical-services.co.uk All work Guaranteed
All electrical work undertaken
HGM ELECTRICAL SERVICES All Aspects of Domestic Work Undertaken New Installations • Rewires • Extra Sockets Indoor • Outdoor Lighting etc 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CALL OUT FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL HARRY ON
0113 2933095 07935 275948
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Part P Compliant
elec a
Exhibitions
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LMRS
17
Furniture & Upholstery Jordan Upholstery
19
Health & Wellbeing
Garage Doors
GARAGE SAME
DOOR DAY
REPAIRS
7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •
Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted
LEEDS
ALL AREAS COVERED
01132 820 410
NO CALL OUT CHARGE
CALL GARY MOBILE
www.firstgaragedoors.com
07860 382 984
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IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN M O N E Y R I N G A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS
� 0845 7697555
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
AA
40 Covered Classifieds Home Interiors
Page
Beyond Interiors
Plastering
11
S.M. PLASTERERS
IT Support/Repairs PCI Computers
7
Jobs/Careers
All Internal Plastering Overskims and New Ceilings Call Stan (Free Quotes)
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SALES PERSON
07929 344826 0113 243 0547
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE Covered magazine are looking for a bright, bubbly and enthusiastic person to join our successful sales team. You’ll already know how to communicate well with others but sales experience is not essential. FULL OR PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
Plumbing & Heating
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Safe Gas
17
John Maneely
To apply please email: chris@covered-magazine.net or call: 0113 274 5639 Locksmith
Gas Installation & Servicing Central Heating Installation, repairs & Plumbing
Established 30 Years Landlord Certificates Repairs to All Gas Appliances Worcester Bosch, Baxi and other makes of boilers fitted
24 Hour Locksmith and uPVC Repair Service No ‘call out’ charge ● Free Quotes ● Domestic & Commercial work undertaken ● Burglary Repairs ● Free Security Surveys ● Full uPVC Repair service inc: Handles, Hinges, Locks, Glass etc
Tel 0113 365 0192 / Mob 07952 676976 Email: locksolutions@yahoo.co.uk Oven Cleaning
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OvenU
7
johnmaneely@hotmail.co.uk
Photographic Resources Leodis
Gledhow Wood Rd LS8 Tel: 0113 268 6789 Mob: 07836 375121
23
Plastering
6163
HigHgate
Plasterer and decorator External and internal work undertaken
Call now on 0113 2694183 or 07799 538864
No job too small! Devonshire Crescent, Roundhay
Covered Classifieds Plumbing & Heating
Roofing Services
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Halls Roofing
23
G HORNE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD “QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AT A FAIR PRICE”
Email: g.horneroofing@hotmail.com TEL 0113 2403515
new shower
What we do:
roundhay plumbing
Domestic re- roofs & repairs Slating & tiling Built– up felt Guttering Soffits & fascias Chimney repairs
0113 2934385/ 07733 245372 5 the drive roundhay leeds LS8 1JF
Why choose us:
Established 1976 Small family firm Fully qualified No-fuss work Competitive prices 10 yr guarantee for re-roofs LOCAL ROUNDHAY-BASED COMPANY
Property
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Alan Cooke
15
Morfitt Shaw
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Removals
Lift it N Shift it House Removals Business Removals / House Clearance
Moves Almost Anything, Anywhere in Th UK
NO JOB Too Big or Too Small Professional & Reliable Service Now taking bookings for
GUARANTEED DELIVERY
T.V. Repairs
It’s The
TV Repair Man
on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day Weather Permitting
Call: 07447 435295 or 0113 2883212 Email: liftitnshiftituk@hotmail.com www.liftitnshiftit.com
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Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9am-5pm / Sat & Sun 8am-12pm
Available on mobile after office hours Taxis Premier Taxis
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42 Covered Classifieds Tree Services/Logs
Website Development
ROXTON TREE SERVICES ALL ASPECTS OF TREE AND HEDGE WORK UNDERTAKEN • Crown lifting and general pruning • Large and dangerous trees safely removed • Fully qualified and insured • Tree Preservation Orders checked • Woodchip available • Trees felled and removed • All work carried out to British Standard 3998 • Domestic and commercial
Windows, Doors & Conservatories
• Stump grinding • Seasoned logs for sale (free delivery)
FREE QUOTATIONS TEL: 0113 2260993 MOBILE: 0777 3298770 E-MAIL: roxtontreeservices@gmail.com
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Conservatory & Window Repairs
31
Leeds Glass
27
MPD Installations
42
Rainbow Windows
5
Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEERING with the Connect Helpline
Are you good at listening to people who are distressed, lonely or in crisis? Could you offer a few hours a week in the evening? We offer intensive training, a supportive working environment, paid expenses and a reference after 6 months.
Contact Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service on 0113 2609328 or survivor.led@lslcs.org.uk for an information pack.
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
All work guaranteed by DGCOS For more information see: www.dgos.org.uk
Specialists in energy efficient installations Over 25 years experience High security doors & windows Free no obligation quotations Anti-snap & bump lock barrels as standard Beautiful bespoke conservatories Lock upgrades to existing doors Professionally fitted roofline Service to existing windows NO SALESMEN - DEAL DIRECT WITH THE FITTER
Call now on: 07810 521667
28 Barthorpe Crescent LS17 5PE TEL/FAX: 0113 293 4842 MOB: 07810 521667
Registered Charity No.1015941
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At St Gemma’s Hospice Harrogate Road Moortown
0113 218 5570 www.st-gemma.co.uk
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