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Liz Burton Ivor Hughes Judith Dunn Dawn Kilner Eric Wells Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Happy New Year to you all! As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome in 2015 many of us will have made resolutions and by our next edition, many of those will have been broken! What seems achievable at the start of the year often is not by the time February comes around. My own resolution is to make a dedicated attempt to stop smoking. Not for the first time. Hopefully I’ll be able to report some success in the next edition. Good luck with any positive changes you’ve decided to make in your life. January is also celebration time at Covered as we put four candles on our cake. It seems far longer since we launched our first magazine with a distribution of just 10,000 copies in Horsforth. We’ve expanded considerably since then and now boast the city’s highest distribution. Of course, a massive effort has been put in by all behind the scenes but we wouldn’t be where we are today without the fantastic feedback from our readers and support from our advertisers. Thank you all. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 13/01/15 and the advertising deadline is 16/01/15. Until next month,
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Covered Edition 46 / january 2014 Contents
12 news from the suburbs 26 garden guru 30 Family & children events 31 Local clubs and societies 37 New classifieds! Competition
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ANGELICA Angelica is, without a doubt, one of Leeds’ more elegant and classier venues. With an outdoor wraparound terrace and amazing rooftop views this penthouse restaurant and cocktail bar is located on the sixth floor, overlooking Trinity Leeds Shopping centre, and is accessed by a glass elevator situated on Boar Lane, beside Holy Trinity Church. By day, Angelica is a lively grand cafe and, by night, transforms into a popular destination for a leisurely cocktail. This contemporary oval shaped venue is bright and airy, thanks to the floor to ceiling windows and clever use of mirrors. The circular, pewter bar also adds to the vibrance of the place whilst creating an interesting focal point and is stocked with an incredible array of bottled spirits. Most of
as their first ventures outside of London. Head Chef, Lee Bennett, was appointed to lead the culinary team and was happy to return to his Yorkshire roots after working at luxury restaurants around the world. He brings a wealth of experience and is keen to offer international dishes alongside British classics, seeking Angelica, and its sister restaurant inspiration from the produce, which on the floor beneath, Crafthouse, is all locally sourced within a 60 were opened by D&D London mile radius. the tables enjoy a panoramic view of the city, with the glass rooftops of Trinity Leeds to one side and Holy Trinity church to the other, and the rooftop terrace is sure to be a popular place to watch the sun go down during the warmer summer months.
Angelica is open from 10am until 2am and starts the day with a range of breakfasts from English muffins, healthy fruit salads, pastries and, the full English. If you’re feeling a bit more indulgent, you can even enjoy a breakfast cocktail such as a Peach Bellini or English breakfast Martini. Lunchtime and into the evening see a wide range of bar food, salads and raw food as well as a selection of popular starters and main courses. If you’re wanting something a little special for a lunchtime treat the bar food includes mussels, warm pork Scotch egg or grilled Yorkshire
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cheese rarebit, or the salads, which include Swaledale blue, chicory, baby gem and pear as well as the classic Caesar salad. The raw bar has a good range of maki rolls and sashimi as well as offering Lindisfarne rock oysters. The local theme continues with the starters offering Bridlington Bay crab and a Yorkshire game pate, served with sour dough bread and a fig relish. The main courses are more substantial, yet beautifully presented. Choose from a selection including pumpkin ravioli with sage sauce, lamb chops on a polenta cake with wilted spinach and tomato and black olive jus or a pan fried sea bream, with cauliflower puree, seasonal greens and fish veloute. Or, if you fancy a touch of comfort food for your evening dish, there’s always the croque-monsieur.
There’s a list of dependable desserts to take your pick from too; seaside doughnuts, creme brûlée or the luxurious triple chocolate brownie with popcorn ice-cream and salted caramel sauce. Of course, if you have no room for dessert, there’s always an extensive range of wines, champagne and liqueur coffees, not to mention the cocktails. If the eclectic range of dishes on offer doesn’t tempt you, then the cocktails and drinks surely will. The mixologist team at Angelica are not only dressed to impress, they really know their stuff. The cocktail menu is also seasonal, offering a variety of infusions throughout the year and covers the classics, mocktails (alcohol free) and also cocktails created in-house by the Angelica team. Beyond the Sky is a signature drink with Disaronno,
Angelica, and its sister restaurant on the floor beneath, Crafthouse, were opened by D&D London as their first ventures outside of London.
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wonderland over the Christmas period. The bar team and chefs have created an array of themed cocktails and festive mouthwatering treats too. On New Year’s Eve the venue will offer a lively atmosphere with a line-up of DJs and some of the best views of the city’s firework displays from its If it’s fun and fizz that you’re rooftop location. Outdoor heaters looking for then Angelica will are provided for those wanting to be transformed into a festive brave the winter air and there’s even citrus, cranberry, vanilla and sweet basil. The Earl of Angelica has gin with peach liqueur, Lillet Blanc, citrus and Earl Grey infused syrup. Perfect for the cold, wintery nights though is the delicious Mulled Fine, a cognac blended with cinnamon and honey, Cointreau and red wine.
a glass of champagne at the stroke of midnight. Places are limited for this event but if it’s friendly service, good ambience and something a little special that you’re after, then Angelica is an ideal place to spend time with family or friends, whatever the time of day or occasion. See the following page for Angelica inspired cocktails. www.angelica-restaurant.com
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MULLED FINE Ingredients: 35 ml Hennessy Fine Cognac 15 ml Cinnamon Syrup 10 ml Honey Syrup 25 ml Red Wine 15 ml Cointreau
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Ingredients: 60 ml mango juice 15 ml coconut milk 50 ml cream 25 ml passionfruit syrup 1 fresh passionfruit
Method: Half the passionfruit and keep one half to the side. Scoop out the insides of the other half and add it to a shaker, along with the rest of the ingredients. Shake over ice and double strain into a highball glass containing cubed ice. Garnish with the second half of the passionfruit. For an alcoholic alternative, try replacing 30 ml of the mango juice with Koko Kanu.
TRUE FRENCH Ingredients: 10 ml almond syrup 10 ml Chambord 100 ml champagne
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10 Food & Drink
Beaujolais Nouveau – the French get in on the act The celebration of the release of Beaujolais Nouveau was always a peculiarly British thing, reaching its climax in the early eighties. Then, there was no end of ingenious, novel or outand-out speed tactics to see who could get the first bottles to trendy restaurants, upmarket corporate events, game shooting parties and the like. Sipping a glass at London’s Victoria train station by lunchtime was the thing to be seen to be doing - among some circles at least. To the French it was business as usual – the release of that year’s vintage of a rather light red wine from part of the Burgundy region. Rather lightweight too. The wine, made from the Gamay grape, sells for only a fraction of the price reds produced elsewhere in Burgundy from the pinot noir. There are celebrations in the region itself, and there used to be local competition to get the first bottles to Paris. But nobody went to the same extremes as the British. In those days the recently fermented and bottled wine was always released in the region on 15 November. The race was on. But, in 1985 and hoping to extend people’s celebrations into the weekend, the day of release was changed to the third Thursday – this year the 20th. The race was off. Somehow it wasn’t the same. Producers also started releasing stock early, though forbidding consumption before one minute after midnight on the day in question. Perhaps the loss of exclusivity contributed to our loss of interest in the wine itself. According to The Daily
A fragment of the immense display of Beaujolais Nouveau in a French hypermarket on 20 November
hypermarkets. Thirty or forty labels on offer, including previously barely seen whites and rosés. Maybe this year’s hype is partly due to the fact that the growth and harvest of this year’s gamay grapes were not as badly affected by the wet summer as were some other reds. According to the experts this year’s is as good as ever, whereas other Burgundies will struggle. “Well balanced” and “elegant”.
Telegraph, UK sales of Beaujolais slumped by around 85% between 1999 and 2011. This year agencies representing the producers launched a major marketing initiative within France itself. On the day, Covered photographer Ivor Hughes was quite taken aback by the enormity of one display in Dunkirk’s Auchan, one of a nationwide chain of
To get the current UK perspective, we visited Cairns and Hickey Wines in Bramhope – also on 20 November. There Peter Hickey was offering just the one, an Albert Bichot for £8.99. “This year we have half a dozen cases – in years past we could sell a hundred. There just isn’t the same demand and I doubt if many other suppliers have a dedicated display today. Though this year is quite good – whereas the past three were very poor.” Cairns and Hickey’s supply subsequently sold out in a fortnight. So you’ll have to look elsewhere if you want to try some for yourself. But be quick – winelore dictates that even the best start losing their appeal after Easter.
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Find out what you’re capable of in 2015! Some of the staff at St Gemma’s Hospice have been talking to us about how working with people suffering illnesses reminds them to live life to its full potential. They see day in, day out, what suffering a life limiting illnesses can cause an individual and their family. You never know what’s around the corner so why not make 2015 the year that changes the direction of your life? St Gemma’s Hospice runs a whole host of exciting and exhilarating challenges that suit people of all lifestyles and abilities. So whether you want to do something now or sign up for something in the near future you have to train for, they will have a challenge to suit you. Make 2015 the year you pass the finish line of your first 10k, half or full marathon. Take to the skies and see the curvature of the earth by signing up for one of their parachute jumps. If you crave travel and adventure then take on the vastness of the Sahara, the height of Kilimanjaro or the length of the Great Wall of China
with one of their many organised international challenges. You may even want to follow in the footsteps of Yorkshire’s very own Mark Cavendish and cycle with St Gemma’s from London to Paris! If travel isn’t your thing and you prefer things a little closer to home then why not take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and see the beauty right on your doorstep or sweat it out with the best of them at the St Gemma’s 180. This is 180 minutes of exercise to kick start your fitness in 2015. Years from now it will be better to look back and say ‘I can’t believe I did that’ than to look back and say ‘I wish I did that’.
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14 Places of Interest
THE BOWERY The Bowery is an independent art gallery based in Headingley which provides space for exhibiting new and emerging artists, as well as offering a programme of arts workshops and courses. There is also a coffee shop which serves specialist coffee and light food in addition to selling gifts and work from largely local artists and designers. When husband and wife team, Sandra and Ged Togher, first launched The Bowery back in 2006 there wasn’t an awful lot else like it around in the area. Now, Leeds is blessed with an array of independent coffee shops and bars, but The Bowery remains one of the few places to provide a space for exhibiting and nurturing new visual artists. With a background in design and teaching, Sandra is keen to provide a platform for the growth of new artists who, otherwise, may find it difficult to show their work for the first time. The Bowery works directly with art students who are studying in Leeds and
offers advice and experience, in addition to providing invaluable contacts and the gallery shows new exhibitions every 12 weeks, often representing an artist’s first solo show. The concept for The Bowery was born when Sandra and Ged took 12 months out to travel the world, and saw first hand what was available in other countries, but lacking in our own area. Ged had worked previously in the construction industry, but a desire to run his own coffee shop seemed the perfect partner to Sandra’s gallery aspirations. Now the coffee shop is at
the heart of The Bowery and provides a calming retreat, with magazines, free wifi and contemporary music. On offer are a range of organic salads, local produce, sandwiches and home made cakes alongside their Allpress Espresso coffee.
“The Bowery was listed in The Times newspaper as one of the top coffee shops in Britain.”
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Freshly roasted coffee is supplied weekly from the Allpress roastery in Shoreditch and this highly regarded New Zealand company have trained all of the baristas at The Bowery. This pairing obviously works well and The Bowery was
listed in The Times newspaper as one of the top coffee shops in Britain. Upstairs in the gallery and workshop space, there are a range of arts and crafts workshops available for both children and
adults. These range from the ever popular sewing classes through to ceramics, photography and millinery. There really is something for everyone keen to ‘have a go.’ Whilst the more experienced can be accommodated, the workshops are aimed at encouraging anyone wanting to explore their creativity, whether it be trying out painting techniques or reupholstering old furniture. The Bowery provides a stimulating environment and, as well as weekend courses, they offer 6 week long day and evening courses and even hold creative hen or children’s parties. And their corporate ‘crafternoons’ are proving a popular team building experience, with space available to hire if you’d like to host your own event. If you know someone who would be keen to try out a new hobby, gift vouchers are available or courses are bookable online. www.thebowery.org
16 Education
Primary School Registration Deadline 15th Janaury 2015 Legally children must start school from the beginning of the school term after their fifth birthday. Parents of children born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 must apply for a school place before 15 January 2015. If a child was born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011, he or she will start primary school in September 2015. It is important that you submit your application within these dates.
in more affluent areas and in established, reputable nurseries.
In Leeds children normally start school at the beginning of the academic year in which they have their fifth birthday.
Whether you’re looking at a brand new nursery or a more established one, It’s always prudent to do your background checks: Have a good look around the premises, ideally when there are other children and parents around. Ask to view an Ofsted report if one is available (if not, why not?). Speak to other parents, or ask for references. Also, ask to see examples of parents’ complaints – most nurseries will, inevitably, have had complaints and they will be logged. They may not want to share such information but transparency is important. How the business dealt with a complaint should give you an indication of the attitude toward staff, children and parents. A new building doesn’t mean that the business and its staff are inexperienced; many are new branches of existing nurseries or are set up by experienced childcare staff. As with all decisions about childcare, don’t be afraid to dig, delve and ask questions. Always trust your own judgement – you know your child best.
If you live in Leeds and have an email address, you can apply online by going to the Leeds city council website www.leeds.gov.uk It is quick, easy and safe and you will receive a confirmation email that your preferences have been received. It can take up to 24 hours to receive your confirmation e-mail, by applying online you are automatically provided with proof that your application has been received. Also you will be able to log back in and check or change your details up until the closing date of 15 January. On 16 April you will be emailed with an offer of a school place.
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PLANET OF THE VAPES Thousands of smokers will, once again, gear up to kick the habit as this year passes into the next. Some will succeed and some will fail. The story is a long running one but the developing e-cigarette market has seen a massive increase in the number of people who change their habit by stopping smoking and starting ‘vaping’. If you’re a smoker, with a little help, this could be the year you finally quit! Over four million people in the UK are now using e-cigarettes. Vaping offers an alternative to smoking but e-cigarettes are not an official stop smoking aid. They do however offer a multitude of benefits for people who are looking to give up tobacco products. "Nicotine itself is not a particularly hazardous drug," says Professor John Britton, who leads the tobacco advisory group for the Royal College of Physicians. "It's something on a par with the effects you get from caffeine. If all the smokers in Britain stopped smoking cigarettes and started smoking electronic cigarettes we would save many lives. It's a massive potential public health prize”. The benefit of vaping is that e-cigarettes do not include the cancer-causing chemicals, tar or carcinogens found in cigarettes. Also, you can still vape in most places as it is not covered by the smoking ban. You won’t have that unpleasant lingering smell that smoking produces either. It’s certainly more socially acceptable to vape than to smoke, for now anyway. A plethora of flavoured vapors such as fruit, mint, candy, parmaviolet, rhubarb & custard and bubblegum
are available, as well as tobacco flavoured e-liquids for those that still want the taste of a standard cigarette. Starter Kits are reasonably priced and the average smoker will save a small fortune over the year by switching to vaping. If you do decide to join the millions who already have and give vaping a go, make sure you buy a reputable product. A user cannot be sure of the dosage within an unregulated e-cigarette, meaning they could be inhaling stronger amounts than they were used to as a smoker. Also, they will not be aware of the additives used in the e-liquid so it’s always best to check that the product is made or tested in the UK. The best advice will come from an independent retailer who focuses solely on the supply of e-cigarettes. You will find knowledgeable and helpful staff who will advise about the correct equipment and refills and you will often be able to try before you buy. With some statisticians claiming vaping is 95% safer than traditional methods of getting a nicotine fix, why not give it a go and see if you can give up tobacco for good this year? For more information call into your local independent retailer or visit: www.ecita.org.uk (Electronic Cigarette Industry Association) www.eccauk.org (Electronic Cigarette Consumer Association)
22 Wing Watch
Winter Finches January is a time when things really start to hot up on garden feeders. Seeds and berries are mostly gone from the countryside, and the days are getting longer. Now you may start to see some new visitors - species that use bird feeders as a last resort, including a number of lovely finches: siskin, redpoll and brambling. The siskin is a small brightly coloured bird, with a black cap (the male) and a stripy yellow-green body. They are very agile, and, outside gardens, can be seen in the tops of alder and birch trees, hanging upside down from branches to reach the seeds. The redpoll is also small, and the male has a bright red patch on its head (hence the name) as well as a blush of red on its breast. The brambling may at first glance look like a chaffinch, but this is a more striking bird, with a dark grey head, a bright orange breast and a white belly. They are most likely to be seen on the ground, collecting seed fallen from feeders. Would you like to take part in the biggest wildlife survey in the world? The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the 24 – 25 January – just pick an hour and tell us what you see in your garden, or even in a local park, if you don’t have a garden. There will also be lots of Big Garden Birdwatch events – check the RSPB website at http://www.rspb. org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/ discoverandlearn/birdwatch/ for one near you.
A Siskin on a feeder. Credit: Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
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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part in our fantastic seed gathering project, which has seen over 800 trees planted across the city in recent years. The enthusiasm from the children is always superb, and I would like to personally thank our parks and countryside team for their hard work in making schemes such as this one a tremendous success."
LEEDS’ SEEDS STOCKPILE SUCCESS Over 450 children have played their part in this year’s Leeds City Council seed gathering project. Youngsters joined staff from the council’s parks and countryside team to take part and gather seeds as part of the initiative, which has resulted in over 800 trees planted in locations across the city over recent years. Seeds were collected from a number of parks including, Roundhay Park, Chevin Forest Park, Middleton Park, Golden Acre Park and Temple Newsam. A number of learning sessions were also included, which provided those taking part with the chance to find out more about
the local woodland habitat at each park, and more about seeds and their dispersal along with tree planting. Children also had the opportunity to plant their own seed in a pot and take it home to grow their very own tree. Councillor Mark Dobson, Leeds City Council’s executive member for cleaner, safer and stronger communities told Covered: "We were delighted to once again give youngsters the opportunity to take
Councillor Jane Dowson, Leeds City Council’s lead member for children and families added: "It was really brilliant to see over 450 children in Leeds this year have such an enjoyable time discovering more about the beauty of our trees and parks. As part of the initiative, a number of interesting learning sessions regarding our local habitat and seed dispersal were provided on the days, which as always were really well received by the children."
24 Covered Motoring
Most of us hate getting out of bed and venturing outside during frosty mornings in the winter months. Unless it’s a particularly crisp, bright day, leaving the warmth of your home to join the traffic in your car isn’t filled with appeal. We prepare ourselves for the day – hat, gloves, scarf, flasks, etc – some even take a hot water bottles with them. Spare a thought for your vehicles though - the cold and icy conditions are just as tough on our cars as they are on us and, unless you have a particularly close relationship with the family hatchback, it won’t have benefited from a cosy night under the duvet. On December 2nd last year, the AA reported attending an average of 1,150 breakdowns every hour. Those stricken motorists could have avoided hours of waiting at the roadside, and the inevitable expense subsequently, by ensuring that they had taken a few easy and relatively inexpensive steps to ready their car, and themselves, for winter motoring. If you’re not confident under the bonnet, then take your vehicle to a reputable independent dealer so you can rest assured that your car will be ready to face the challenges of our winter climate. Covered popped into Horsforth’s Town Garage for details of their winter safety check, which should typically consist of the following: • Battery and alternator check • Antifreeze and washer bottle fluid check and top up
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26 Garden Guru
This is the season for Christmas trees, so remember to water them regularly when they are in the house – to reduce needle drop and keep them fresh until the New Year. Similarly, Christmas plants must be placed in the correct position to make them last longer. Poinsettia, Christmas cactus and azalea plants like to have plenty of light and warm, whereas cyclamen, hippeastrum, hyacinths and The winter frosts have now appeared, taking daffodils like the light and slightly cooler areas. off the remaining few flowers in your perennial borders. This means it is time to tidy up, and When it is too cold to venture out, start to look cut back all the dead foliage. Then finish off any at your seed and shrub catalogues to decide on winter digging, and mulching any half-hardy your next year’s planting schemes. Then if you are considering any landscaping changes, stand in plants in the process. the window with a pencil and paper. It is easier As you will not be requiring your garden tools for to visualise your thoughts with all the ground bare a while, give them a good clean, sharpening and and trees without leaves. oiling as appropriate. Gravel, pebble and slate paths will benefit from a rake over, and topping up Finally, check your dahlias, chrysanthemums and any other plants or bulbs in store, taking action if to keep them safe and in good condition. any are showing signs of rot or deterioration. The fruit trees in your garden will benefit from grease bands being fitted to their trunks, then all The HAGA Trading Hut reopens late January. having an all winter wash to kill any over wintering Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW. www.haga.btck.co.uk eggs and pests.
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Garforth and District Lions’ Whiteknights Donation Garforth & District Lions are proud to announce a £500 donation to the Whiteknights Emergency Voluntary Service. The Whiteknights is a charity providing an urgent courier service to the NHS completely free of charge, 7pm to 7 am, 365 days per year. Fully staffed by unpaid volunteers, the service uses high powered blue light equipped, fully liveried motorcycles to deliver blood supplies, palliative care drugs and medication for various hospices and GPs, baby milk, medical results and biopsy samples. The Lions were approached by Garforth resident and
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BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH
Sunday 25th January 2015 10:00 – 12:00 Take part in the national survey. Learn to identify garden birds and how to make your garden more bird and
Garforth and District Lions’ Whiteknights Donation
Whiteknight, Neil Jacklin, with a request for help with charitable funding to allow them to continue their valuable work. Mark Dobson of the Lions told Covered “The White Knights volunteers do great work in the county transporting blood and essential medicines. We know our donation will be put to very good use”
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10am-1pm at The Grammar School at Leeds Challenge 180 is St Gemma’s Hospice’s new sponsored fitness event: 180 minutes of continuous exercise. Take part in PiYo, Zumba & Aerobics all while raising funds for the Hospice. It is just £5 to register. Visit: www.st-gemma.co.uk/180 or call Becky on 0113 218 5505
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Garforth & District Lions club are part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest voluntary service organisation, with a global membership of around 1.4 million Lions. The Lions can be contacted via their website: www.garforthlions. btck.co.uk or by calling 0845 833 5825. Event information can be found on Facebook – Garforth & District Lions Club.
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Skipton Farmers Market
Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
Sports, Health & Wellbeing
Food, Drink & Farmers Markets Briggate Farmers & Craft Market
Briggate, Leeds City Centre 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm
Amaranth FC
Manston Lane, LS15 8AB. New players wanted for U8, U13, U15, U16 and U18 teams. Please call Derek Hallas Club Secretary on 07427 652683 or email derek.hallas@gmail.com
Arthritis Care Halton
Chapel Allerton Farmers Market Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Chapel Street, Halton Leeds LS15 7RW 1st Tuesday of the month 1.30– 3.30pm Speakers/ outings. New members welcome. £2 inc. raffle & refreshments. Enquiries: 0113 2494561 or just turn up. For further info on Arthritis Care visit website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Chippendales Indoor Market
Bardsey Bowling Club
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
Woodacre Lane LS17 9DQ. New members welcome. The club is available daily for social bowling (when no league matches) Equipment provided but please bring flat-soled shoes only. Enquiries: 01937 579644 or 0113 2934109
Barnbow Social Club
Old Manston Lane, Leeds LS15 8AD Live Entertainment, Bingo, Deal or No Deal etc. 3 snooker teams, 2 Darts & Dominoes teams & a Golf Section. Dance hall available for functions. Enquire at the club for memberships. The Club is the HQ of “Barnbow Pensioners”. Enquiries: 0113 2647204 or postmaster@barnbowsports. force9.co.uk
Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com
COMMANDO FIT
Guiseley Farmers Market
Crossgates Cricket Club.
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
Fitness classes Temple Newsham Park, (house car park), Tues and Thurs at 7pm, Sat 9am. Enquiries 01924 666780
Otley Farmers Market
Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
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
M.S. Society Leeds and District Branch Information, support, help and social activities for those affected by M.S 0800 1114324
PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a self-help supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@yahoo.co.uk
St. Theresa's Athletic Club
Temple AFC
CROSSGATES SPIN A YARN
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
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. Gluten-Free 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
Crossgates Harriers
Kirkstall Deli Market
Oakwood Farmers Market
LEEDS COELIAC GROUP
Meets at John Smeaton Centre, Tuesday's 7pm & Thursdays, 6.30pm outside Brown Cow pub at Whitkirk. All levels of ability are welcome. Beginners especially welcome with new course starting on 3rd April. Details at www.sttheresasac.org.uk
St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL 1st Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12midday-3pm
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
Austhorpe Lane LS15 8LX Coaching by qualified ECB coaches. New adult & junior members welcome www. crossgatescc.com for further details. John Smeaton Sports Centre, Smeaton Approach LS15 8TA Friendly adult running club. Club nights are Wednesday at 7.15pm Enquiries see: crossgates-harriers.moonfruit.com
Horsforth Farmers Market
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Crossgates Library in the Heritage Room, friendly knitting group. Learn new skills, meet new friends and chat. Refreshments included. Contact 0113 2243328 Tues 1.30 - 2.30
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 7.00to 9.00p.m. Open to both Type 1 and 2 and parents/carers. Ring 07840686618 for more details.
Charter Standard club, all coaches CRB approved & FA & 1st Aid qualified. Free training every Sat from 10am-noon on our pitches at Primrose Lane, Halton (behind Matalan). Enquiries: 07931 632014 or templejunior@ tiscali.co.uk www.templeafc.btik.com
The Whitkirk Club
Selby Rd, LS15 0AA. Bowling, Cricket (www.whitkirkcc.org.uk) Football, Tennis, All age groups catered for. Members only, children under 14 must leave by 9.30pm. TV for Sky matches
Garforth Rec Bowling Club
Barley Hill Road, Garforth. LS251AU We have players of all ages and welcome new members to play socially or in any of our 16 league teams. Enquiries: Pam Bacon 01132868907
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FAMILIES & CHILDREN Colton Footie Tots.
Colton Institute Sports & Social Club School Lane, Colton, LS15 9AL Football training for 4/5/6/ years olds. Coaches CRB & FA trained. Enquiries: 07830 352934 or hindo7@ googlemail.com. Colton Institute Sports & Social Club has sections for cricket, tennis and bowls. For information on the junior football team go to: www.coltonjuniorsfc.co.uk
Community-Led Nursery Offering Subsidised Places
Twinkle Toes, Colton Institute, Meynell Road, Colton LS15 9AQ £3.75 per child every Thursday Morning 10am-12 noon for ages 18 month+. Mums &Tots 1st Friday and Baby development group 1st Thursday in the month £2 or £3.75 per family. All welcome. Enquiries: racheltempest@ttoes. co.uk 01132648705/ 07976691664 http://www.ttoes.co.uk
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
Brownies & Rainbows
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR All girls age 7-10 or 5-7 years are welcome to join the fun and make new friends. Activities include games, crafts, badges, cooking, sports, sleepovers & weekends away. Enquiries: 5xgmethodistbrownies@live.co.uk
Crossgates Tots & Guest Club
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR Mondays 1:15 – 2:45pm. Pre-school children & their carers welcome for an afternoon of activities and socialising.
Mini Fun (Stay & Play for up to 2 year olds)
Crossgates & Manston Children’s Centre, Poole Crescent LS15 7NB. Tuesdays 9.3011.30 (term time only). Free.
Little Bookworms Storytime
Crossgates Library, Farm Rd LS15 7LB Thursdays 10.30am-11am (term time only) Storytime for children up to 2 years old.
Scholes Playgroup
Station Road LS15 4BJ (use Nursery entrance on Morwick Grove.) Wednesday mornings (term time only) 9.15am- 11.15am. Parents & Carers with
pre school children welcome for chat, play & sing-along. Coffee, tea & cake for adults, snacks & juice for children £2.50 per child (siblings free).
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
Tiny Dancers
(under 5s) At Temple Newsham and Colton Children's Centre, Colton Primary Site. Every weds 9.45 – 10.45 (termtime) £4 per week Contact: jmfjune@hotmail.com
Whitkirk Wanderers JFC
The Whitkirk Club, Selby Rd, Leeds LS15 0AA. New players wanted now for our junior teams to strengthen our squads. Check our website www.pitchero.com/clubs/ whitkirkwanderers for more information. Contact Lee on 0793 0397659
ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT City of Leeds Pipe Band
Village Hall, 38 Main Street, Scholes LS15 4DL. Thursday 8pm. New members wanted, any age/gender. Enquiries: 01274 590608 www.leedspipeband.org.uk
GARFORTH AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Performing two plays a year since 1947 at Garforth Miners Welfare Hall. We're always on the lookout for new members. Interested? Get in touch! Contact: Stephanie Selwood - 07709 050110 weekdays after 6.00pm or weekends 10-00 – 8-00pm
GARFORTH BRASS BAND
Garforth Methodist Church, Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NW Rehearse once a week on Sundays, 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Friendly 3rd Section Band doing local concerts and competitions. Enquiries: Janet Lymath 0113 2866326
LEEDS FOLK FIDDLE GROUP
We are looking for new members in Leeds Folk Fiddle Group, violinists of all ages and abilities, varied repertoire, folk music of all kinds, new members welcome, rehearsals Thursday 7pm at LS2, Newly established Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra, new members welcome, rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45. Junior Violin Group, suitable for children of all ages, meet every Thurs at 5pm, contact 07546 459 409, email leeds.violin@gmail.com
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 in Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http://www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.
Line Dance Class
Newbourne Methodist Hall, Upper Accommodation Road LS9 8JL Every Thursday at 6.30pm. Children & beginners first lesson free
Whitkirk Arts Guild
Whitkirk Church Hall LS15 0AA Wednesdays from 7.30- 10pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries:0113 225 3919 www.whitkirkartsguild.com
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings
West Park Centre, Spen Lane LS16 5BE Saturday Mornings during term-time, 10am- 12.30pm. String orchestra for adult learners/returners. The emphasis is on stress-free, non-competitive playing, with tuition offered by some of the finest professionals in the region. Enquiries: yorks.lss@virgin.net or www.ylss.org
GREEN FINGERS Halton in Bloom
If you would like more information on our lively group wanting to make Halton a better place to live please contact Jenny on 0113 8084496 or Alison on 07935 013027 or email haltoninbloom@gmail.com
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 or www.leedshs.org.uk
ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES 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.
The Really Useful Guide 31 Varied programme and social events Enquiries: 0113 286 2581 or 01937 573061
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES
From basic to Level 6, also one to one tutorials. For anyone who likes to communicate with Deaf people, all courses are held at Burley Lodge Centre. More information, www.signiasigning.co.uk
Colton Village Institute
Meynel Rd, Colton, LS15 9HP Venue hire Available Enquiries: 07757 999639
Crossgates Ladies Probus Club
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR Last Thursday of the month, 2pm Social activities for retired women. Speakers & occasional outings. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2606211
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.
Garforth Historical Society
Church Gardens Community Room, off Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 2BW A varied programme, Friendly crowd, all welcome to join us. Enquiries to secretary 0113 2863524 or visit our facebook page and garforthhistoricalsociety.org.uk
Garforth Probus Club
Meets at Garforth Working Men's Club, Barley Hill Road, Garforth, LS25 1AU. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month (except August) at 10am for 10.30am. For retired professional/business men. Interesting programme of speakers, forums etc. Contact Brian Fox 0113 286 4692.
Garforth Townswomens Guild
Halliday Court, Off Main Street, Garforth. Meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. New members are welcome to join for speakers, trips, arts & crafts. Enquiries: 0113 2867636
Garforth & District Crime Prevention Panel
Garforth Miners Welfare Hall, Main St, Garforth. Meetings, held every other month. Our aim to assist people in the area prevent crime. Enquiries: 0113 2864660
Halton Town Womens Guild
Christchurch, Chapel Street LS15 7RW 2nd Monday of the month at 2 pm. New faces always welcome. Enquiries: Joyce Schofield 0113 2644883
KALEIDOSCOPE
Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and nonprofit making. Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website Kaleidoscope
LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.
National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. 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. Only £8 per year (£11 per couple) to join and everyone is welcome. Members New Year Lunch Friday 9th January. Enquiries:cmsherborne@btopenworld. com or 01924 892681
Leeds Current Affairs Discussion Group Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones
St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR Dates- 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).
more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.
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.
Reading Group
Crossgates Library, Farm Rd LS15 7LB 1st Wednesday of the month 6-7pm. For the current book title or more information ask a staff member or just come along to the group.
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
Royal Artillery Association
24 Oxford Drive, Kippax, LS25 7JG Sunday walks geared to public transport. Send SAE for details to Roger Grayson Joint Secretary.
Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, 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 St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs.
Leeds Magical Association
Table Top Sale
Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club
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 Probus Club
St Matthew's Church Meeting Room, Wood Lane, LS7 3QF Meeting on the second Thursday in the month 10:30 to noon. For retired professional/business men. Social gatherings with speakers. Enquiries: 0113 266 2310.
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
Crossgates Methodist Church Hall, Austhorpe Road LS15 8QR 1st Saturday of the month 9.30am- noon. Selling crafts, stamps, books, bric-a-brac etc. Admission free.
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. Any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time are welcome to join. 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
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New Year's Celebrations Around the UK
Happy New Year, everyone! You and your family will no doubt have your own way of celebrating the turn of the year and most will have taken inspiration from the UK. We take a look at some of the traditions followed by our closest neighbours.
Another ancient Irish tradition is the remembrance of family or close fiends who have passed away the year before; a place at the dinner table is set for them and the door is left unlatched.
The Ways Wales Celebrates
The Scottish lead the world when it comes to New Year celebrations and you might expect an exclamation of “Crivens! We invented Hogmanay!” if you alleged otherwise to friends north of the border.
New Year's Eve is referred to as “Nos Galan” and New Year's Day as “Dydd Calan”. The Welsh say “Blwyddyn Newdyy Dda” for “Happy New Year”, and that may not necessarily be on January 1st! Some areas of Wales (like Gwaun Valley) celebrate Dydd Calan on January 12th, because according to the Julian calendar (the predecessor to the Gregorian calendar) New Year's Day originally fell on that date. Other traditions in Wales include clearing debts before the New Year arrives, opening and closing the back door at midnight to symbolically remove the past year and its bad luck (locking it thereafter retains the good luck), and the belief that nothing should be lent on New Year's Day, as this sets the tone for the whole year.
Northern Ireland's Interesting Traditions Irish New Year is rooted in traditions and superstitions, many of which revolve around beginning the New Year on the right foot. It is customary for the house to be thoroughly cleaned and spotless as a good omen for the year ahead. Likewise, first footing - whoever first crosses the threshold into the home - is an important tradition (also in Wales and Scotland). If it is a tall, dark, handsome man, the Irish believe good luck is bestowed upon the home and its residents, while a red haired girl would usher in hardship and grief.
Scottish New Year: 'Hogmanay'
Scotland share many traditions with Ireland and Wales, including first footing (often with a gift of whisky and sometimes a lump of coal), singing songs to neighbours, cleaning the house on December 31st, and clearing all debts before the chime of midnight. Some villages even roll flaming barrels down streets to symbolically burn up the old year. Although visitors before the chime of midnight may be shooed to avoid bringing bad luck, part of Hogmanay celebration is the welcoming of friends and strangers with warmth and kindness, bringing in the New Year on a cheerful and amiable note. But their most prominent tradition is at the stroke of midnight, it's customary for all to join hands or link arms (corresponding with the final verse of the song) and sing the traditional New Year's song by Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne, to bid farewell to the old year - a tradition now followed by many other English speaking nations. Wherever you draw your inspiration from for your own celebrations, all at Covered wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!
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Year round giving – sponsor a child
village until their early twenties, giving them every chance of completing their education and finding a job.
In the after-glow of Christmas and general goodwill, it is easy to forget that worldwide need is always there, especially in the poorest countries or those in conflict. One very effective way of contributing on a regular basis is child sponsorship. There are many organisations offering this, one of which is SOS Children’s Villages. The first such village was opened in Austria in 1949 by philanthropist Hermann Gmeiner, who was struck by the poor living conditions of orphaned children in the aftermath of WWII. Backed at the time by the wife of the largest shareholder in ceramics firm Villeroy and Boch, the idea took off. There are now 540 villages in 125 countries around the world.
Pictured is the SOS Children’s Village in Battambang, Cambodia, one of the poorest countries in SE Asia. 16-year-old Kamsort and her two sisters have lived here since they were little; after their father died, their mother was unable to support them. They have an older brother who is independent and their mother keeps in touch. Kamsort goes to school on site and lives in a comfortable house – dramatically different from living conditions just down the road.
The slogan is “a loving home for every child” and the villages are organised around the family. Siblings are kept together and each house mother cares for 10 children in their family house. The children grow up in a safe, secure environment with a school and social centre on site. Great care is taken to keep contact with their natural parents if at all possible. Two things about SOS Children stand out: every penny given goes to the child and his or her village, with all UK admin costs met from donations or government funds. Secondly, children can stay in the
COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: CROSSGATES This year’s Cross Gates Christmas Lights Switch On was yet another fantastic event and since being set up five years ago it has gone from strength to strength. We started out with around 350 people enjoying the first ever switch on to approximately 2000 this year. We have kept the event local from the beginning with Guides, Brownies, Cross Gates Good Neighbours and other members of the local community all taking part. This year we had Keith Thompson as Father Christmas and a special visitor from Frozen – snowman Olaf (Cllr Ron Grahame in disguise!).
Sponsorship starts at £20 per month – a sum which goes a surprisingly long way in developing countries. For more information, see the website soschildrensvillages.org.uk
Forum, would like to thank Longs, Belways and Michael and Kevin Edge for making it possible. She would also like to thank Kirstie at the Chiropodists for allowing us to us the car park for the stage, and Tesco for providing the chocolates. The Light Switch On at Cross Gates is a lovely event for everyone and a true picture of the community spirit here in our local area. We hope everyone who came had a great time and we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. It’s been a great year and we look forward to continuing to work with the local community in 2015.
Cllr Pauleen Grahame, Chair of the Cross Gates
*** If you have any questions or concerns that you would like our help with then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
to contact your Councillor please call:
Cllr Pauleen Grahame 0113 260 7697
Cllr Peter Gruen 0113 266 3047
Cllr Debra Coupar 0113 260 7021
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Leeds National Trust Association’s 40th Birthday Party Covered magazine was kindly invited by Leeds NTA to join their combined Christmas and 40th birthday party on 11 December at St Chad’s Church Hall in Otley Road, Far Headingley. Centrepiece of the celebrations was a fine Christmas and birthday cake made, decorated and donated by members Christine and Keith Harrap. Rather than the usual seasonal decoration, the cake was topped by oak leaves and acorns, symbolising the National Trust.
Jane Pronay, Christine Harrap, Bernard Atha, Pamela Fishwick and Paul Rockett. Pamela Fishwick is an original member from 1974 and, as past treasurer and membership secretary, was representing the many long serving volunteers who have enabled the association to flourish.
President of the Leeds Association, Alderman Bernard Atha CBE, opened the ceremony by outlining the importance of the formation of the association and its lasting development into today’s thriving group – Alderman Atha was addressing well in excess of 100 members who had braved the morning’s hailstorms to enjoy the event, refreshments and entertainment. The event itself completed a decade of Christmas mornings organised by Jane Pronay, who went on to thank all longstanding and new members who do so much to make their organised events enjoyable and, indeed, possible – from social gatherings such as this through walks, talks, day outings and holidays. The morning’s festivities were
Lawnswood Female Voice Choir brought the entertainments to a close with a medley of Christmas music.
completed by a medley of Christmas music performed by Lawnswood Female Voice choir, expertly led by Director of Music Brenda Hawer and the event drawn to a close by the association’s current Chairman Paul Rockett. The choir sings to
raise funds for charity and is a favourite of LNTA. Information about the associatio’s activities and membership can be obtained from Christina Sherborne on cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com
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of these areas and want to take part in the scheme, then register your collection now. If you don’t live in these areas, register your interest so they know the postcode demands for 2016.
Dreading the mess of getting rid of your Christmas tree? Help is at hand! After all the festivities are over and you have put your decorations back in the loft, the last thing you want to do is struggle with a Christmas tree scattering needles through the house, across the drive and all over the car. So this year, St Gemma’s Hospice are running their Christmas Tree Collection service, a simple but fantastic concept that asks for a donation in return for the ease of having your tree picked up and recycled. With the help of McCarthy’s Removals and Leeds Commercial Van Hire, St Gemma’s will deliver this fantastic service to many parts of Leeds. All you need to do is visit www. st-gemma.co.uk/treecollection, make a donation and tell them
where you will leave your tree for St Gemma’s to collect (somewhere accessible), you don’t even have to be in on the collection dates. The Hospice will use the information provided via the website to collect your tree on 9th and 10th January. As this is the first year Leeds will have this service provided by the Hospice, collections will be limited to the following areas: LS6, LS7, LS8, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19, LS20. If you live in one
A hospice in Cheshire, now in its 14th year of this scheme has recently raised £71,000 from one collection so St Gemma’s Hospice are very excited about signing up and establishing what they hope to be a an annual service to benefit as many people in the city as possible. The money will go towards funding the vital care provided by the Hospice to patients and their families, which are free for the patients but cost over £9 million a year to provide. For more information on the scheme contact Nicola in Fundraising on 0113 218 5570 or nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk
SANTA & REBECCA at LCH December was an exciting time at The Leeds Children’s Hospital when the children had a very special visit from Santa along with his ‘elf’ Rebecca Keatley from CBeebies. The Leeds Children’s Hospital provides one of the most comprehensive range of specialist children’s hospital services in the country and is a regional centre, looking after youngsters from birth to the age of 17 from Yorkshire and beyond. Alice Halstead is now a Patron of the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. Prior to that she spent a two and a half years continuous stay in the hospital and had this to say about being a patient during the festive period “Christmas was so special in hospital. In the run up to the big day; Santa, celebrities and numerous generous people would visit the wards donating presents
and making our time in hospital as special as possible.” Rachel Brooke, Fundraising Coordinator for the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal told Covered: “Everyone at the Leeds Children’s Hospital wants to make this Christmas as much fun as it can be for some of the bravest children in our region and to try and bring the normal things that children do at home into the hospital environment”.
However, the Leeds Children’s Hospital treats children all year round. If you would like to know how you can make a difference please visit: leedshospitalsfundraising.org. uk/LCH/ or call Rachel Brooke on 0113 2065223. Your donations make a huge difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in our local area who deserve the chance to experience the very best all year round.
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THINK YOU KNOW YORKSHIRE? Yorkshire documentary maker Mark Saville has launched a series of Yorkshire Lectures taking place at The Stable Block, Church Rd, Horsforth, LS18 5JB Every Monday (term time only) from 5th January 10am -12. This series of Lectures has been developed to shed light on the history, topography and the people who have helped shape Yorkshire's towns into what they look like today. Each week in the comfort of the lecture room you will follow a circular tour around a town centre which highlights interesting and unusual places to look for, their role in history and their use today. These are entertaining lectures using photographs and video to show you what to look for behind the scenes
or in places normally inaccessible to the public.
on aspects of Yorkshire, from historical works to travelogs.
Mark Saville has produced numerous DVDs about Yorkshire over the last 15 years. He has also published e-books and print books
The 12 Lectures cost £48. For further information please call:0113 258 4680 or email: marksaville@btconnect.com
Leeds Book Fair on 1 February
paperbacks and hardbacks, through collectible books such as comic annuals to rare and antiquarian examples.
It’s a while now since Leeds Book Fair outgrew St Margaret’s Church Hall in Horsforth and moved out to Pudsey Civic Hall. The books and magazines on offer range from secondhand
The books shown are the kind of prizes given out over a hundred years ago by schools, churches and youth organisations for attendance and punctuality. Inevitably with some religious or
moral message, they are prized today for their colourful spines. These are all by George Henty, a highly regarded author of military adventures – Henty had served with the Army Hospital Service during the Crimean War. The next fair is on Sunday 1 February from 10-4. Enquiries to 0161 7974786.
37 Covered Classifieds Accountancy Services
Aerial & Satellite
Chartered Certified Accountant Annual Accounts • Tax Returns • VAT Self Assessment • Corporation Tax Home and Office visits to all areas of Leeds Reasonable rates
0113 249 4969
www.myleedsaccountants.co.uk Office 5, 637 Roundhay road, LS8 4BA Aerial & Satellite Building & Joinery Services
Dale Communications Ltd 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
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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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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Carpet Cleaning
(Engineers based in Barwick in Elmet, Colton, Crossgates, Garforth, Scholes, Thorner & Whitkirk)
Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners
0800 97 007 53
38 Covered Classifieds Carpets & Flooring
Decorators
B&SFlooring RUGS CARPETS LAMINATES WOOD FLOORING VINYL FLOORING Expert Fitting on all floors
Richard Sutton
07960 508367 01977 685444
2 Finkle Hill Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6EA
Can’t get to us? Let us come to you! Free sample service and estimating to your home.
www.bandsflooring.co.uk Charities & Fundraising
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St Gemma’s
9 & 13
Chip & Dent Removal
Electrician
A
C
ELECTRICAL SERVICES DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL• INDUSTRIAL
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 Fencing Atkinsons Fencing
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FHAB Stay Beautiful
12
Funeral Directors Thomasons Funerals
2
Furniture Kettley’s Furniture
7
Covered Classifieds Garage Doors
39
Man & Van/Removals
GARAGE SAME
DOOR DAY
REPAIRS
7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •
Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted
ALL AREAS COVERED NO CALL OUT CHARGE
www.firstgaragedoors.com
LEEDS
01132 820 410 CALL GARY MOBILE
07860 382 984
Garden & Tree Services
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Urban Earth
27
Health & Wellbeing
Oven Cleaning
Commando Fit
17
Leeds Physio Pilates
17
Leeds Teaching Hospital
7
Mirage E Cigarettes
21
Romart Superstore
23
Oven & Domestic Cleaning Services
Safety Hygiene Energy Saving
SINGLE OVEN, HOB & HOOD CLEAN ONLY £35
Domestic cleaning to the highest standard - packages from £35.00 End of Tenancy Cleans
Foot Health Practitioner Corns Mr G.Etherington Dipcfhp,MPSPract,MVR Callus Verrucae Ingrown toenail treatment General Foot health maintenance
Oven cleaning contact Andy on 07715 425737 or 01132 762151 Domestic cleaning contact Nichola on 07812 795631 or 01132 762151
Find us on
f
E: ovencleaningservices@gmail.com or visit oven-cleaning-services.co.uk
0113 2939027 or 07784 762964 Call today for professional service in the comfort of your own home!
Photographic Resources
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Leodis Jobs / Careers
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Town Garage
Plastering
25
Joiners
Tony Richardson Joinery All Domestic Joinery Work Kitchens Floors Skirting Tiling Interior & Exterior Doors Decking Laminates No Job Too Small
Tel Tony on 07962
208482 or 0113 2606299
ANDY KERRY
PLASTERER ALL ASPECTS OF PLASTERING UNDERTAKEN • Re-skims • Covings • Repairs • Emulsioning • Skim over Artex • Wall Paper & Tile Removing For a free quote
Call Andy: 07899 096893 or 01132 656869
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40 Covered Classifieds Plastering
Plumbing & Heating
C. Roberts Plastering
H 0 Plumbing 2
All plastering work undertaken
and Heating ltd
٠Reskims ٠Patching ٠Plaster Boarding ٠Walls ٠Ceilings ٠Insurance Work٠Damp Repairs ٠Rendering
Providing you with a reliable, prompt and friendly service on all things Plumbing & Heating All aspects of Plumbing and Heating All Work Fully Insured 12 Month Guarantee on Work Boiler Changes Full Central Heating systems Plumbing Repairs Full Bathroom Installations
Quality workmanship at competitive prices
0113 443 3617/ 0797 218 1528 Plumbing & Heating
AJT Plumbing & Heating
SPECIAL OFFER
POWER FLUSH
FR £250
Including Boiler Service
For a free no obligation quote please contact
07971 797 212
All gas work undertaken by bio-green
07958 658361 Tel 0113 264 0667
LS15
231219
NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639
BOILER DOCTOR 01138 214579
www.boiler-doctor.co.uk
All Aspects of Plumbing & Heating Service/ Repairs/ Installations Landlord Safety Certificates
07810 002549 THE SOLUTION TO BOILER & CENTRAL HEATING PROBLEMS Boiler Repair Specialists Boiler Service & System Maintainance Energy Efficient Boiler Upgrades Emergency & General Plumbing Power Flushing Replacement Radiators Vented & Unvented Hot Water Cylinders Established Company Based in Oulton Reliable & Friendly Service 33 Free Estimates - No Call Out Charge email: info@boiler-doctor.co.uk
Covered Classifieds Plumbing & Heating
Roofing Services
John Maneely Gas Installation & Servicing Central Heating Installation, repairs & Plumbing
We will beat any genuine quote
Established 30 Years Landlord Certificates Repairs to All Gas Appliances Worcester Bosch, Baxi and other makes of boilers fitted Gledhow Wood Rd LS8 Tel: 0113 268 6789 Mob: 07836 375121
johnmaneely@hotmail.co.uk
6163
Property AR Estate Agents
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Re-Pointing Scrap Cars Wanted
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42 Covered Classifieds Solicitors Ison Harrison
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Tuition Kip McGrath
17
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy 2 Clear
11
Leeds Glass
19
Rainbow Windows
5
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