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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs.

In my last note of the year I’d like to thank a few people: Judith Dunn, Liz Burton and Eric Wells who provide great features and local articles every month. Also Dawn Kilner who writes content and takes some fabulous photographs for our Food & Drink and Places of Interest features. Ivor Hughes has worked with me for nearly four years now. His eye for an interesting article, his photographs and advice have been invaluable during that time. Thanks also go to Rachel Morgan in accounts, Liz Maguire who takes care of our Really Useful Guide as well as running round after the sales team and, of course, Jackie Richardson in sales whose contribution is vital to the team. Joseph Skelley works tirelessly to ensure we present you with a neat, well-designed publication each month and has been committed to Covered for many years now. Again, thanks to all for another year of growth and success.

Finally, and with a definite twinge of sadness, it would be remiss of me not to mention the departure of a key member of the Covered team, albeit on a temporary basis. Congratulations to Vicky Kulczycka and her husband, John, who are expecting their first child in February. Vicky has been instrumental in the continued success of Covered and she will be greatly missed by everyone in the office whilst on maternity leave. I’m sure many of her advertising clients will be pleased when she returns late 2015. I will certainly miss my ‘right hand man’.

Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 09/12/14 and the advertising deadline is 12/12/14.

Until next month, eat, drink and be merry!

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Covered Edition 45 / DECEMBER 2014 Contents

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Chaophraya Chaophraya celebrates its 10th anniversary next month and this contemporary Thai restaurant has come an very long way since first opening its Leeds doors in 2004.

Launched by joint owners Kim Kaewkraikhot and Martin Stead, Chaophraya was one of the first Thai gourmet restaurants in the area and was received with great enthusiasm from diners looking to try something a little different and authentic.

Since 2004, the market in Thai dining has swept across the UK. So much so, that Chaophraya has expanded into The Thai Leisure Group, and Kim and Martin now own an impressive 13 venues across the North of England and into Scotland. The group ranges from Chaophraya restaurants, based in opulent buildings in major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool offering a

relaxed ambience, through to the ChaoBaby ventures in Trafford and Meadowhall shopping centres, which serve fresh Thai dishes served banquet style, and ThaiKhun in Aberdeen and Manchester which are a rustic experience, geared towards traditional Thai street food. All establishments are decorated with authentic artefacts which Kim and Martin travel to Thailand to

choose themselves. And, whilst each site retains the hallmark features of the Chaophraya brand, with water features, opulent dĂŠcor and stunning lighting, each one is also unique and reflects its surroundings to appeal to the local clientele.

Back to the beginning, and the story starts with Kim. In her homeland she came from the small village of Maenum Bon, in remote northern Thailand, and moved to Bangkok to become an award winning chef, renowned for her ‘street food’ which was described as fresh and flavoursome. Kim met Martin and together they had a vision to bring authentic Thai cuisine and hospitality to the UK. Kim moved in 1999 and was keen to share signature dishes transported from her kitchen in Thailand Her passion for cooking continues as she can still be found helping out in the kitchen over busy periods. Most staff at Chaophraya are also from Thailand and on their uniform collars you

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may notice the words ‘ Ow Jai Sai’, which translates to ‘we care from the heart about everything.’ It’s a sentiment which is reflected in the serenity about the place, and the dignified manner in which the service is delivered, even during busier times.

The early days of the original restaurant at Blayds Court saw Chaophraya sat on the first floor, above a furniture store. This became vacant in 2012, and Kim and Martin saw an opportunity to expand their Thai vision, investing £1.3 million updating the venue to the two floor restaurant we see today. A sleek glass lobby leads through stone Buddhas into the luxurious ‘Palm Sugar’ bar which is popular for a relaxing after work drink or light meal. The elegant restaurant offers up to 280 covers, but the size and layout mean that it still feels intimate, even when full.

Seating booths and creatively formed room dividers made from wood and chain allow for this and make this venue ideal for parties and events. Chaophraya also has a private dining room, complete with sunken seated area, which can cater for up to 18 people.

something a little different. It’s all about making sure you have a fantastic experience and are well accommodated.

Appetisers range from popular dishes such as tempura prawns, chicken satay and steamed dumplings through to golden baskets and sharing platters. Moving onto mains, there’s an array of soups and salads as well as the stir fries, curries and grill options. Papaya salad is a popular Thai dish The menu is creative and lovingly prepared and and the Weeping Tiger steak is a classic Chaophraya the team are happy to adjust dishes if you’d like dish. Cod with chilli sauce offers something a little

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different and the Thai royalty favourite, Massaman curry, is always well received. Vegetarians are well catered for too with many of the appetisers, stir fries and curries served with vegetable or tofu alternatives, though it’s always worth checking on the fish oil content of Thai dishes as this is very popular in Thai cooking. Set menus are available and Chaophraya also host regular promotions such as “Fizz Fridays”. The bar offers a good range of Thai based beers, wines and prosseco as well as traditional and Thai inspired cocktails, many of which were designed within the venue. Chaophraya run cocktail masterclasses and corporate team-building classes, as well as the popular Thai Cookery School which offers an opportunity to try your hand at preparing a popular

3 course Thai meal. You even get to eat it afterwards! This makes a fantastic and unique present for someone and gift vouchers are available. We thoroughly enjoyed it and found it to be a relaxing and interesting experience and were surprised at the quality of the dishes we had managed to produce, with a little help from the Chaophraya chefs.

Chaophraya is just a short walk from the train station, making it ideal for a luxurious night out, but this venue is also great for a relaxing drink or party and you can be sure to be well looked after.

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Covered PAD THAI

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400g tofu/chicken, 90g dry rice noodles, 50g bean sprouts, 4 chopped spring onions, 1 carrot, Soy/fish sauce, Tamarind sauce, 2tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp preserved turnip, 2tbsp crushed peanuts, 2 eggs, 1tsp red chilli, Half lemon

Soak the noodles for 30 minutes in room temperature water. Heat vegetable oil in a medium sized wok. Add the eggs and whisk around until scrambled. Add the tofu or chicken and ensure it is cooked through. Drain and add the noodles and mix until they start to wilt. Add the sugar, peanuts, turnips and mix well.

Add the tamarind sauce and season to taste with the soy/fish sauce. Next add the bean sprouts, carrot, onions and red chilli. Stir fry, ensuring everything is well combined. To serve sprinkle with a few raw bean sprouts, fresh coriander and serve with a lime wedge and thinly sliced red chilli.

Food For Winter: Vitalise Your Body With the short, dark days of winter ahead, appetites will peak - we burn more energy in order to regulate our body temperature, and it is the season to eat, drink and be merry after all! It can be tricky knowing which foods are a source of goodness, will give you plenty of energy and, most importantly, taste great. Covered is here with advice on how you can stay energised every day this winter.

Boost Your Breakfast With Oats What you need is slow releasing energy breakfasts, and oats are top of the list without question. A hearty bowl of oatmeal, granola, or porridge will warm you inside out and you will stay fuller for longer, as opposed to a quick round of toast or a bowl of lacklustre cereal.

Oats contain so much goodness, including B vitamins, vitamin E, and notably potassium, which out of its numerous benefits - will help break down carbohydrates into energy.

Shop Seasonally: Roast Some Root Veggies The harsh coldness of winter is obviously unfavourable for a lot of produce, but root vegetables like turnips, beets, parsnip, and carrots will endure beneath the ground and will be in abundance at supermarkets and farmers' markets over winter. Many are a great source of fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin A, and better yet their peak time is autumn through spring, so they will be most flavourful and healthy right now. Great picks for roasts and stews!

Vitamin-D: From Fish and Fortified Foods The lack of sun will cause a notable drop of vitamin-D in many people's diets, so it's important to

find alternatives to keep bones and teeth healthy. There are very few foods that provide it, but fish is a fantastic source - particularly salmon and tuna - and some cereals/spreads are fortified with it. Fish is a delicious and fresh alternative, whether you prepare it battered, with breadcrumbs, or fry it right in the pan.

Covered Tip Buy locally where possible, visiting farmers’ markets or Leeds Kirkgate Market to ensure you’re buying food at its freshest.

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Lotherton Hall at Christmas Lotherton Hall’s series of recitals by young artists continues on 7 December with a performance by the O’Brien Trio. Anna O’Brien (violin), Michael Newman (cello), and Jeremy So (piano) will be playing Mozart’s Piano Trio in E major, K.542, and Dvorák’s Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat, Op. 21.

The concert begins at 2pm in the Drawing Room.

Tickets are £11.00 full price; £9.50 concessions; £20.00 family (2+2), including admission to the Hall and tea and cakes afterwards.

Car parking is free with prebooked tickets.

Lotherton at Christmas

Booking is strongly recommended. Contact Wendy Shuttleworth by email on wendy.shuttleworth@leeds.gov. uk or by telephone on 0113 378 2966

by a local choir. All proceeds will go to NET (Neighbourhood Elders Team). The Magical Christmas at Lotherton runs from 11am to 4pm on 13 December, with Santa, live music, Christmas crafts, children’s entertainment and more. On 20 and 21 December at 1pm is Harry’s Christmas Concert with mulled wine and mince pies, in aid of the Air Ambulance.

around the estate collecting foliage – a bag, warm clothes and wellies essential! After festive soup and sandwiches, there will be a demonstration and guidance on making your Christmas wreath, to finish with your own decorations.

Edwardian Christmas crafts will be the theme of two sessions on 7 and 21 December. These events all run from 11am to 3pm.

Christmas special events begin on 6 December from 2 to 3pm, with a concert of festive entertainment

Creative Christmas begins on 3 December, with Lunch with the Florist. Participants will walk

Details and costs on the website leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall or on 0113 378 2966.

centre will support Royal Mail’s permanent 124,000 postmen and women who sort and deliver the

mail all year round, including Christmas which is the busiest time of the year for the postal service.

ROYAL MAIL TO OPEN TEMPORARY CENTRES OVER CHRISTMAS Royal Mail is opening a temporary parcel sort centre in Leeds for the Christmas period as part of its festive operation.

The parcel sort centre is being set up to sort a significant proportion of the parcels Royal Mail handle before they are distributed around the UK. 222 seasonal workers in the

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Two Pauline Quirke Academies – in Leeds!

Most readers of Covered will remember Pauline Quirke as one of the two prison widows in the TV comedy Birds of a Feather or, more recently, as either Susan Wright in the crime drama Broadchurch or Hazel Rhodes in Emmerdale. Or from any number of other acting or celebrity appearances. So, for an actress with that wealth and breadth of experience, the AA directional signs that announced the directions to two of her eponymous academies in Leeds were indeed intriguing.

The Pauline Quirke Academy is a nationwide network of weekend performing arts schools that offers performing arts tuition for 4-18 year olds, with the two newest academies now open in Leeds. PQA Leeds West runs for three hours on Saturday mornings at Leeds West Academy (Pudsey) and PQA Leeds North runs on Saturday afternoons at Leeds Grammar School (Alwoodley Gates).

CHARITY URGENTLY APPEALS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP COMBAT LONELINESS AMONG OLDER PEOPLE IN LEEDS Contact the Elderly is urgently appealing for volunteers living in Leeds to spare a few hours each month to help with the running of local tea parties – and enjoy a cuppa and a cake themselves!

The charity aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone, by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups within local communities – providing a regular and vital friendship link every month.

Each older guest is collected from

PQA Leeds Principal Kimberley Lyon (right, with two of her team) is herself a drama graduate from The University of Central Lancashire.

As well as tuition in comedy, drama and musical theatre, there is also a film and television module which offers the chance to explore screen acting and film-making. Students devise, script and storyboard their short films before embarking on location scouting and rehearsals. They then shoot their films, working just like a professional film crew. Some students act while

others are the production team. The module also provides students with the opportunity to have their films screened in their local cinema – in the past, some PQA films have even been selected for international festivals.

their home by a volunteer driver, and is taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship.

The charity is hoping to set up a new group in Leeds, however, it is currently struggling to recruit: volunteer drivers who are able to collect older guests from their homes and accompany them to the gathering each month, and a volunteer coordinator to help organise the monthly tea parties.

“Anyone who can spare a couple of hours one Sunday a month, has a driving licence, a car and a capacity for drinking tea, is eligible! And for those interested in becoming a host, it would just involve a couple of hours once or twice a year. It’s not a big commitment, and our volunteers genuinely get as much out of the experience as our older guests, so I’m calling for anyone who is interested in giving something back to their community to please get in touch with me as soon as possible.”

Contact the Elderly’s Mary Robinson, said: “The charity is committed to offering a lifeline of friendship to the oldest and loneliest people, but our hopes of extending this lifeline to even more older people in Leeds are currently fading due to a real shortage of volunteers in the area.

To book a free taster session or to find out more visit pqacademy.com or telephone 0845 673 2022.

Leeds residents interested in volunteering for Contact the Elderly once a month as a driver, can contact Mary Robinson, Executive Officer North and Midlands on 01535 632592 or email mary.robinson@contactthe-elderly.org.uk

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Val Jennings of Horsforth Art Society in front of several of her contributions to the autumn HAS show.

Works of Art – and Walks of Art – in Horsforth The works of art Horsforth Art Society’s autumn exhibition was as popular as ever in October. Member Val Jennings was among the most prolific exhibitors, pictured in a reflective mood in front of some of her watercolours.

The society has all-week and year-round activities. Apart from via their extremely informative website, they can be contacted on 0113 2506582 or 2590259.

The walk of art A funny thing also happened at HAS’ studios in Back Lane at the time – while the exhibition was running though when the building was closed to the public. Horsforth Walk of Art, a collaboration designed to attract and involve all art-minded folk in the area, held their inaugural meeting. The group intends to organise and orchestrate a “Walk of Art” during the first weekend in July.

The group came about by chance.

Local mum Lara Jazbinsek (also teacher and nurse) had been interested by an article written by local artist Ralph Bainbridge.

Lara contacted Ralph and the walk of art was a spin-off from their discussions. Their intentions are threefold; to show the creativity that already exists within Horsforth, to inspire the community to engage creatively and to highlight the fact that creativity may come in many forms and doesn’t necessarily have to cost anyone anything (maybe apart from some time, that is).

A tall order but, apart from numerous volunteer artists and coordinators, pledges already include seven open gardens, nine sheds (or similar), community and Whatever next? This prototype logo, suggested school contributions to be exhibited in a high street gallery, several art and craft walk-in seminars, writing volunteered wheelie bins in advance workshops delivered by published of the event. The list goes on... authors and a team of street artists ready, able and willing to stencil Covered magazine will revisit the

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and adopted on the evening, had already been refined by the time this December issue of Covered went to press.

project and report updates during the run-up to the big day. Those who are particularly intrigued, or might want to offer help or support, can visit horsforth-woa. org or give Lara a call on 07985 118381.

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INSPIRATION FROM SAFE HAVEN The magazine rack in the corner has a screw loose… it’s a common statement often used about each other.

What right have we to insult each other in this way?

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If you gather roses you should give them to your neighbour and ask him, is that all the help you need or can I offer you some other service? It isn’t nice to toil in vain is it, but a job well done is well beyond the measure you could expect yourself.

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So let’s stabilise the situation with a love and concern that’s inevitably beyond the call and not an expected reaction only because we want to be noticed. Let’s start a revolution!

Who’s for us…no one can be against us, after all that’s where our trust lies.

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NEWS FROM ADEL NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM Refusal of Planning Applications for housing opposite Adel Parish Church warmly welcomed.

At a meeting in October Leeds City Council refused two amended applications by David Wilson Homes and Hallam Land to build housing on the site opposite Adel Parish Church between Church Lane and Otley Road.

Adel Neighbourhood Forum had led the campaign to engage with the Community which resulted in over 700 objections.

Cllr Barry Anderson had been a strong supporter in achieving this excellent result with others including local MP Greg Mulholland, Adel Crag, Adel Association, English Heritage,

Ancient Monuments and The Protection of Rural England.

The Developers now have the right of Appeal to the Planning Inspector. Ian Bond, Co-Chairman said "The Forum is considering further research on key issues and whether it should be legally represented by a Barrister at any future application hearing or at an appeal. This will be expensive and money will need to be raised.

Cheques should be made payable to Adel Neighbourhood Forum, c/o 1 Park View, Adel, LS16 8DF. Ideas and support for fund raising ideas would be welcomed".

The main reasons for rejection of the applications were; • •

The applications were premature.

Failure to produce necessary highway information.

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Unsuitable access onto Otley Road.

Holt Avenue and Ash Road have inappropriate layout and geometry for the safe flow of traffic.

Failure to produce information on the necessary contributions to support the infrastructure of the proposed developments.

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DISCOVER YOUR VOICE! The White Rose Chorus is a local barbershop chorus who sing on Monday evenings at the Rawdon and Guiseley Conservative Club on Leeds Road, Rawdon. Performing since the early 1990s, the chorus entertain in the local area, as well as further afield, recently performing at the Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough and at the Queen's Hall, Burley-in-Wharfedale, where they helped raise nearly £4000 for the charity Parkinson's UK. The chorus also performs at music festivals, including the prestigious SING event organised by the British Association of Barbershop Singers.

Chairman Steve Smith told Covered: "We are always looking for new men of any age to sing with us on Monday nights. You don't need any previous singing

The White Rose Chorus performing at The Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

experience or be able to read music.

If you can just sing in tune and want to have fun with fellow enthusiasts, this could be for you. Our repertoire includes barbershop classics and songs by the Beatles, Elton John, Neal Sedaka and the Everley Brothers. Singing is a rewarding hobby, plus it's great for your health

and well-being. We put the stress on enjoyment as much as quality a cappella singing."

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£12.3 million. It is the Council’s intention to keep as much of the market open during this time as is possible.

COUNCILLORS COMMENTS: BARRY ANDERSON Leeds Kirkgate Market At a recent Council meeting the Council’s Executive Board approved a package of measures which will hopefully support the Kirkgate Market traders during the period of construction works to refurbish and improve Kirkgate Market. The idea is to enable them to continue to run viable businesses during this time so that once it is completed they will be able to take advantage of enhanced opportunities following the work.

In recognition of the trading conditions during the construction work the Council has agreed that traders will get a rent reduction of 20% from 1st October 2014

Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth I’m delighted to welcome news that defibrillators are being located in the outer north west Leeds area, in order to help with the early treatment of cardiac arrests.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service has made funding available for defibrillators as part of the Community Public Access Defibrillator 100 Project, with units now sited in Guiseley, Yeadon, Otley and Horsforth.

to 30th September 2015. Other measures will include upgrading some of the currently empty units to be able to accommodate the traders who have to move to another area whilst the work is carried out.

As you will be aware the development of that end of the city will include the new Victoria Gate complex which will house the biggest John Lewis outside of London. The First White Cloth Hall is also being restored so the whole area around the market will be brought up to a much higher standard to make it much more visually attractive and welcoming.

Victoria Gate will open in 2016 and it is expected that 10 million customers per year will visit.

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The areas are among those places identified as having a large number of cardiac arrests and patients who would benefit from early life-saving interventions.

I’d like to extend a big thank you to Yorkshire Ambulance Service for providing funding for these debrillators. In a very real way, this is a scheme that will surely help save lives.

Members of the public who report a cardiac arrest through 999 will be given clear instructions about where the defibrillators are located, and how to access and use them to help provide emergency, lifesaving care.

The Community Public Access Defibrillator 100 Project is a partnership between Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) and 100 communities in Yorkshire.

I’m delighted that our area is benefitting from this initiative and I hope it will make a difference to the speed and efficiency with which people can receive the emergency care they need.

Finally I’d just like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers of Covered Magazine all the very best for the festive season.

Councillor Paul Wadsworth Guiseley & Rawdon ward

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Horsforth “Pilatethon” Raises Money for Children with Cancer Did you know that more than 8 in 10 children with cancer now survive, compared to just 3 in 10 in the 1960’s? This has been achieved with the help of Candlelighters, a charity formed and run by parents of children who have or have had cancer, expatients and the medical staff who treat them. Based in Yorkshire, Candlelighters provides essential services and support to children with cancer and their families.

Local physiotherapy practice Physiofit Leeds held a “Dawn ‘til Dusk Pilatethon” in October to raise funds for Candlelighters.

The event, held at their base at Walnut Tree Physio Centre in Horsforth, was a great success.

The 12 hours of Pilates were taught by Physiofit’s team of physio’s and pilates instructors.

With over 100 people attending the classes the day was a great success.

Attendees were rewarded with bacon sandwiches and cake, all donated by regular class members.

Broadgate primary school celebrates 60th birthday with Shadow Chancellor On October 24th Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls joined local Labour parliamentary candidate Jamie Hanley to celebrate the 60th birthday of Broadgate Primary School in Horsforth.

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Beth and Steph from the Candlelighters fundraising team, who joined the fitball class taught by Becky Walker said “We had so much fun taking part in the Pilatethon at Physiofit.

It was fantastic to see so many people from the local community coming together to support Candlelighters. Without the help of people like this we wouldn’t be able to continue our vital work supporting Children with cancer in Yorkshire. Thank you so much to everybody who took part!”

Jenny Heron the Director of free childcare and additional help for those with young children before presenting the headteacher Mrs McLellan with a birthday cake. Speaking afterwards, Jamie said “It was wonderful to be joined by Ed to help celebrate Broadgate's birthday. Broadgate isn't just a brilliant local school, it's a key part of this community and it was great to be able to join the celebrations and pay tribute to the school and its staff for the terrific job they do”.

Physiofit Leeds told Covered: “The day went better than I had hoped, and we have raised over £1500 for Candelighters.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped make it such a success. Some special classes were so popular we are now considering the possibility of offering Men Only and Under 16s Pilates on a regular basis.”

For more information visit: www. candlelighters.org.uk or call Jenny Heron on 0113 258 1020, email jenny@physiofitleeds.co.uk or visit www.physiofitleeds.co.uk

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MIDDLETON RAILWAY Not everybody knows this but Middleton Railway in South Leeds is the world’s oldest working railway. It’s run entirely by volunteers who operate train services between Moor Road in Hunslet and Middleton Park. At the main depot on Moor Road you’ll find a shop, selling souvenirs and refreshments, and an extensive museum collection on display in the Engine House which offers free entry.

The Middleton Colliery Railway made history right from the start when the land and coal owner, Charles Brandling, secured the first Act of Parliament of its kind, largely concerned with the building of a waggonway or railway. From 1758, horses had pulled thousands of tons of coal down the waggonway to Leeds. Cheaper coal prices, due more efficient transport, gave Leeds a head start in the newly developing large-scale industries.

Later locomotives were built for the colliery by Matthew Murray, and incorporated John Blenkinsop’s patented rack and pinion system which was used

on many mountain railways.

This increased the pulling power and these were the world’s first commercially viable locomotives.

Eventually, the 1960s saw a decline in goods traffic and began the rise in passenger traffic.

Nowadays, the lottery funded Engine House boasts over twenty engines. These are mainly small, industrial locomotives but the collection also includes engines from as far afield as Denmark and a Hudswell Clarke longtank used on the Manchester Ship Canal.

Some are even stars of the screen; Sir Berkeley, a standard ManningWardle class L 0-6-0ST built in

the 1850s, appeared in the 1968 BBC Television version of “The Railway Children” with Jenny Agutter. Restoration and repair work is completed on site by the dedicated team who lovingly restore these engines using only genuine parts where possible.

“Nowadays, the lottery funded Engine House boasts over twenty engines”

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Middleton Railway normally run diesel trains on Saturdays and steam trains on Sundays and Bank Holidays and also run a variety of special events including school trips, birthday parties and Santa Specials in December. The Santa Specials

will mainly use a Hudswell Clarke 1544 of 1921 Slough Estates No3 steam engine and make a great day out for the whole family. The journey gets off to a fairly urban start but quickly pulls up into the trees as it heads past Elland Road

stadium towards the sprawling parkland at Middleton. A return journey takes around 25 minutes, but passengers are welcome to alight at the park and return by a later train. Middleton Park hosts afternoon band concerts and outdoor theatre in the summer, and offers woodland and lakeside walks throughout the year. Regular return tickets offer unlimited day travel and there is disabled access to all of the public areas of the railway.

The railway hosts a diesel gala every May and a steam gala every September as well as other events such as model railway exhibitions. They also work with other railways such as Keighley and Worth Valley and Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire, which houses many trams from the Leeds area.

Visit www.middletonrailway.org.uk for more information.

26 News from the Suburbs

Leeds City College Horsforth Campus – 2015 Part Time Courses & Teacher Training!

From January 2015, Horsforth Campus is offering again our popular range of Childcare (Early Years) / Teaching Assistant courses at a number of levels for those either already working with or wanting to work with Children.

If you are interested in undertaking any of our Childcare or Teaching Assistant courses please contact lianne.wray@ leedscitycollege.ac.uk or nicola. wilson@leedscitycollege.ac.uk.

Alternatively, call 0113 386 1997.

Project developed to recruit and train graduates into specialist Mathematics and English teachers for post-16 providers will continue.

This course offers the Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training (including teaching English / Maths) and teaching placements at post-16 partner organisations.

If you want to find out more about courses across the whole of Leeds City College starting from September 2014 and how to apply or enrol, we have a friendly team ready to help you.

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HORSFORTH TOWN COUNCIL November is the time of year in which we remember all those lost during wars, and especially, in this centenary period, those lost to Horsforth in WW1. I attended three events on behalf of Horsforth Town Council – the Horsforth WW1 100 Years Group exhibition in St. Margaret’s Hall, the Remembrance Sunday service at the Horsforth Cenotaph (photo) and Armistice Day at Horsforth Cemetery. What has struck me most about these events is the interest being shown by young people and for some of them the realisation of the sacrifice made by others, for our benefit now.

We will remember them. Thank you to The Horsforth branch of The Royal British Legion for their organisation of the two remembrance events.

In December we all start to think about Christmas, if we have not done so before, and for the Town Council this means beginning to think about budgets and plans for next year. But before all this we have the great Christmas light switch-on, which this year will be

on Saturday 6th December at 15:30 hours. The event is on The Green at the bottom of Town Street, and will include a brass band, carols and a special visit by Santa, who will formally switch-on the Horsforth Christmas tree lights. I hope you will be able to attend.

Generous Horsforth businesses have sponsored two additional Christmas trees this year – one on New Road Side and the other on Long Row. As I write I am not able to name the sponsors, but will do so in the next “Horsforth Matters”.

These extra Christmas trees, and their lights, will brighten up these areas to enhance the feeling of Christmas in Horsforth.

All in Horsforth Town Council send you best wishes for a very happy Christmas.

Martin Hughes, Chairman – Horsforth Town Council

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SUZUKI JIMNY: A MODERN DAY DINOSAUR Earlier this year Suzuki invited me up to the Yorkshire Outdoors Centre to try out a few of their four-wheel drive models in the mud. Part of the event was a chance to try the Suzuki Jimny on a course normally reserved for Land Rovers. A lightweight body on a ladder-framed chassis, selectable four wheel drive and low ratio gearing makes the little Suzuki a fantastic car off-road.

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In Leeds there isn’t much of a need for such a capable 4x4 so I pondered what the Jimny had to offer in the urban environment?

To try and answer this Suzuki lent me their range topping SZ4 model for a week.

A bright white gleaming box of a car was delivered with smart looking alloys, tinted windows and chrome detailing. It certainly stood out from the somewhat agricultural spec SZ3 model I had driven previously. The cabin is still very basic and compact but the addition of synthetic leather and airconditioning were a step up.

The Jimny in its current guise has been on sale in the UK since the 1990s. It is an evolution of the ‘light jeep’ introduced by Suzuki in the late 1960s. Unfortunately this is reflected in how it drives on the road - surprisingly firm suspension and a tendency to crash over bumps.

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the city centre I started to realise that there may be some redeeming factors.

The 16valve 1.3 litre engine - the only one available responds quite well in the upper rev range. Combined with the tall narrow body and great visibility this vehicle started to be almost fun to drive around the city.

A trip on the motorway, however, flagged up another of its weaknesses.

Wind noise was always going to be high in a car with the aerodynamics of a brick but the engine doesn’t do a bad job at keeping it at motorway speeds.

The diminutive size of the Jimny might make it easy to navigate around urban environments but the interior felt cramped. The front seats give just enough room to get comfortable but the rear seats are only adequate for the petite.

Open the large rear door and you are met with a tiny boot, which isn’t vastly improved if you drop the rear seats.

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With a manual box the Jimny only manages an average of 39.8mpg and 162g of CO2 per kilometre. With the automatic those numbers are made worse with fuel consumption dropping to 38.7mpg and carbon dioxide at 167g per kilometre.

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Excitement at Guide Dog visit The Froebelian School in Horsforth recently enjoyed an inspiring visit from guide dogs Alma and Rhoda.

They were brought in by Thelma Wilson from the Guide Dogs charity to accept a donation of £5,400 raised by the children.

Thelma led a special assembly where she talked about the important work done by the charity and the children have now had to put their thinking caps on as the school is going to name its very own Guide Dog puppy. Everyone is looking forward to meeting him or her and enjoying hearing about the puppy’s progress, as it becomes a real guide dog.

The charity Guide Dogs transforms the lives of blind and partially sighted people, it costs £5,000 to breed and puppy walk each guide dog puppy and the lifetime cost of a guide dog is nearly £50,000. As each guide dog owner may have up to eight guide dogs during their life this requires a lot of fundraising effort.

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HORSFORTH COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR LIVE AT HOME SCHEME It’s encouraging to see how quickly the community acts when called upon. Horsforth residents Stacey Smith and Dannie Foulkes decided they’d like to do something for the Horsforth Live at Home Scheme and called out to members of Facebook campaign group ‘Horsforth, Let Down by Leeds’ to help. At the time of publication the response had been heartening with many offers of donations and support.

The Live at Home Scheme offers services and support to older people to help them lead independent, active and fulfilled lives. Support includes: visits to members in their own homes, lunch clubs, coffee mornings, assisted shopping, advocacy, social outings and much, much more. For more details on the scheme visit: www.mha.org. uk/community-support/live-home/ horsforth On 18 December, Live at Home will hold a carol concert at Central Methodist Church (opp Library, Town St), after which they invite elderly residents to make up their own hampers from produce donated by the local community. This is where Stacey and Dannie stepped in, calling out to the community to come forward with donations of non-perishable items, such as tins (soup, fruit, rice pudding, etc) and long-life goods such as Christmas puddings, chocolates, biscuits, teabags, coffee, sugar, nuts, etc. Following Stacey and Dannie’s plea for support, there is a growing list of businesses

that have agreed to become dropoff-points for donations. At the time of publication the businesses involved were: • Morrisons, Town Street • The Horsforth Hotel, Featherbank Lane • The Motorhouse, Clayton Wood Close • The Fleece, New Road Side • Dovetail Care Services, Station Road • Prospect House Day Nursery, New Street (behind Black Bull) • St James Parish Centre, Low Lane • Live at Home office, 112-114 Town Street Projects like this really make a difference at what is often a difficult time of year for many elderly residents so please get involved if you can by adding a couple of items in your weekly shop and donating them at the drop-off-points listed above.

The project has a Facebook page which will be updated with additional drop-off-points, search for ‘Horsforth Live at Home Donations 2014’.

The cut off date for donations is 8 December, so please act swiftly if you can contribute toward this valuable community project. If you’d like to arrange a large donation, or have any

Autumn Show Raises £2700 for Horsforth St Margarets If it’s not one thing it’s another, at least where historic buildings are concerned.

Last time Covered reported St Margarets’ Autumn Bazaar, the funds were to go towards replacing the heating system.

This time it’s the electrics, with the fund being £2700 better off after this year’s event. It was curate Sharon Brown’s first – here sporting a new boxed Brabantia waste bin that our photographer had just bought.

queries contact Stacey Smith on: 07860370212, email: markystace@gmail.com, or make contact through the facebook page. You can also contact the Live at Home office directly on: 0113 259 1511.

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Leeds (North) Food Bank in Action in Horsforth It’s more than a year since Covered reported and featured two of the four Leeds food banks that had opted into the nationwide Trussell Trust organisation. Leeds North was yet to open formally and was bracing itself for an unknown demand on a reserve that still had some way to go.

Horsforth Churches Together was and remains part of the Leeds North group and was out in force in Morrison’s in October, when our photographer spotted two teams gathering donations. Offers of help and support in the Horsforth area should be sent to wendygarlick@ leedsnorth.foodbank.org.uk.

Looking for a party/event venue in 2015?

Leeds Trinity University’s newly refurbished venue The Lounge is now taking booking for dates throughout the year.

We offer: Competitive pricing Flexible venue Quality catering New furniture and extended bar Free car parking

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Birds of a Feather

wrens can use nest boxes to roost communally, crowding in together to share body heat.

Mrs Pearson of Garforth recently wrote to let us know about the wonderful sight of hundreds of geese flying over her house one morning, and wondered whether they were flying from Roundhay Park to Fairburn Ings.

Why not check out your local RSPB reserve for newly-arrived wintering geese and swans? Find out more at www.rspb.org.uk/ discoverandenjoynature/seenature/ reserves

This is indeed possible, since geese normally roost somewhere relatively safe from predators, and then set off for their feeding grounds at first light. In winter the sight of large flocks of geese taking off at dawn can be quite spectacular. The numbers involved here, however, suggest that these may have been pink-footed geese, which are smaller than Canada geese, and arrive here in autumn in their hundreds of thousands from the far north, to over-winter.

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.

Many other species of bird roost communally, the most well-known being starlings, which form huge swirling shapes in the sky at dusk before dropping down into reedbeds

or treetops or even onto buildings. If you live in the north of Leeds, you may have noticed that in autumn and winter, from late afternoon onwards, gulls start making their way from other parts of the city towards Eccup reservoir. The gull roost at Eccup numbers in the thousands at the height of winter, mostly blackheaded gulls, but other, rarer species can also join them. Magpies from surrounding areas roost together in Gledhow Valley Woods – up to 340 have been counted in the past. Smaller birds, such as tits and

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Winter frosts and gales can be very damaging to upright structures, so it will be useful to check your This month is the start of a new gardening year, fences, arches and pergolas to ensure they are in as it is the start of the bare root planting season. good condition. Repairs if necessary made now, Take a look around, do you have a few bare areas, will pay dividends in the spring. which would benefit from plants with winter colour? Have you decided to purchase a range of Depending on your planting preferences, checking new roses, fruit bushes or rhubarb? This is the you soil PH values will allow you to grow a wider ideal time to obtain them, and plant them while range of plants. If the soil is too acidic, spread the soil is still warm in well prepared holes. lime over the surface and rake in – although not at the same time as manure – as the two do not mix.

The first frosts are starting to arrive, so all your tender plants – geraniums, fuchsias, begonias etc, Finish pruning of fruit trees and bushes, except should be taken indoors for the winter. Any half- cherries and plums and finish winter digging. hardy perennials which you wish to leave in the Finally, watch out for mice and squirrels digging ground, should be well mulched to provide plenty up your bulbs, using chicken wire or netting to of protection. deter the culprits.

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Old and Creaking Bones?

Physiotherapy is the first line treatment recommended for osteoarthritis. At Physiofit we are experienced at treating this condition. We can offer:

As the cold, damp autumn weather arrives you’ll hear many an older person complain about their “rheumatism”, meaning pain in their joints. However this is not a true medical term. What they are talking about is probably osteoarthritis.

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Often referred to as wear and tear, this condition affects the surfaces of the joints. The cartilage covering the ends of the bone becomes roughened and thinner, and the bone underneath thickens. The lining of the joint becomes inflamed which can make the joint swollen. If the osteoarthritis is severe the joint can even become deformed. The most commonly affected joints are knees, hips, neck, back, big toes and hands.

The symptoms of osteoarthritis are pain and stiffness in the affected joints. The joint may be swollen and can begin to creak or grind with movement. The muscles around the joint become weakened, making the joint feel unstable. The severity of symptoms can vary day to day, and many people do notice the pain more in damp weather, as the atmospheric pressure drops.

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An individual programme of specific exercises Specialist Pilates exercise classes

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LEEDS FENCING CLUB

Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE. Monday Evenings. Beginners-6.30-8pm (suitable for all ages 12+) Intermediates/Advanced-8 -10pm.

Wheelchair fencing available.

Leeds Fencing Club website: http:// www.leedsfencing.co.uk/ email: info@ leedsfencing.co.uk or contact club secretary Karen Garvie 0113 2742262 or Kirkstall Leisure Centre 0113 3782086, email: lsp. kirkstall.sport@leeds.gov.uk

Sports, Health & Wellbeing ADEL BADMINTON CLUB

Adel War Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 8DE. Monday evenings 8pm. We are looking for new members to join, the club currently has a mixed team and a men's team in Leeds & District Badminton League. If you are interested in playing and have previous experience we would love to see you, Enquiries: Chris 0113 2259426

BADMINTON ANYONE?

Leeds Trinity University Friday 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly badminton club, established 32 years are looking for experienced and competitive players.

Changing facilities available.

Enquiries: Sylvia 0113 2590113 or Graham 0113 2584532

DIABETES U.K. SUPPORT GROUP

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP 1st Monday of the month 7pm – 9pm (Except Bank Holidays when it’s the 2nd Monday) All welcome to hear a variety of speakers on diabetes related health matters.

Enquiries: 07840 686618

DROP-IN MEDITATION EVENING CLASSES At Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5HD Thursday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Suitable for beginners and those who have meditated previously.

Taught from a Buddhist perspective.

For more info: www.meditationinleeds.org or call 0113 265 2118

GET FIT STAY FIT

Bramhope Methodist Church, Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Over 60s gentle exercise class.

Wednesday 2pm-3pm £5 per session. Enquiries: 0113 2738640

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.

Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk

OTLEY & WHARFEDALE MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT FUNDRAISING GROUP

Call for venue. 1st Thursday of each month, 2pm. Meet to plan events, new members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2613758

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

YARNBURY RUFC seeking new U15 players

Yarnbury (Horsforth) are looking for new players for their U15 (school year 10) squad. Friendly local club, all welcome.

Contact Richard Lister (coach) 07843 615357 or Ann Foster 07749 343077 Or turn up at training Tuesdays 6-7 Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity and All Saints).

ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT ADULT SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES

(First class free) Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Avenue (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Monday: 1-45pm to 3-45pm & Tuesday: 7-45pm to 9-45pm. All welcome.

Enquiries: Irene 0113 2631310 or e-mail: glyn.cup@virginmedia.com

AMICI SINGERS

Adel Methodist Church (behind Lawnswood Arms) Mixed voice friendly choir Thursdays 7pm. at Adel Methodist Church. There are no auditions and new members whether experienced singers or beginners are all welcome.Further details from Elizabeth King tel. 0113 2285932

CHIPPENDALE SINGERS

Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley.

Wednesday evenings 7.45pm – 9.30pm.

Mixed choir voice, folk songs, spiritual and songs from shows. Looking for Male Singers & Alto's (music readers essential).

Enquiries: Chris Denton 0113 2843744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com or to book choir Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318

CRAFT AFTERNOONS

Rawdon Library,Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. All welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440

GUISELEY ART CLUB

Meet every Monday from 1.30 - 3.30 at Guiseley Methodist Church hall, Oxford Rd Guiseley. LS20 9EP. No annual fee, free try out for your first visit then only £2.50 each time you attend including refreshments. Demonstrations, workshops and the opportunity to practice your art at every meeting in a light and spacious room.

Do your own thing or join in with a group theme. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, free parking and level ground floor access.

Chris 01943 873732, Carol 0113 2503023 artguiseley@hotmail.co.uk

HORSFORTH ARTS SOCIETY

Monday - 10-12 am, Tuesday and Thursday 1.30-3.30 pm Wednesday evening 7.30 – 9.30.pm.

New members always welcome.

Contact:0113 2588496 15 Back Lane, Horsforth, LS18 4RF www.horsforthartsociety.worldpress.com

LAWNSWOOD SINGERS FEMALE CHOIR

Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge.

Wednesday 7.30pm. Good female singers welcome. Wide repertoire, friendly people.

Concerts given in aid of Church and Charity funding.

Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292

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

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LIFE DRAWING ART GROUP

Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel Tuesdays 10.30am – noon. New members and all abilities are welcome to come and draw a variety of life models.

Enquiries: Laurence 07856 735179

RAWDON AMNESTY CONCERT SERIES

All events take place in Rawdon’s historic 17th century Quaker meeting house.

Admission is FREE, and there is a basket for voluntary donations to support Amnesty International in its work for human rights around the world. All donations are passed on to Amnesty.

Information and copies of the series programme are available from Barbara Parry: 0113 2503867 barbaraparry@ waitrose.com or Diane Exley: 0113 2502051 edianex@btinternet.com.

PHOENIX FOLK DANCERS

Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind the Lawnswood Arms) Every Wednesday, 8pm to 10pm. If you have enjoyed a Ceilidh or a Barn Dance why not try English Country Dancing.

Beginners welcome and you don't need a partner.

Enquiries 01943 467851 or 0113 2611902

CHRISTKINDELMARKT, LEEDS – MILLENIUM SQUARE, LEEDS

14th Nov - 20th Dec. Monday – Saturday from 10.30am to 9.30pm Sundays from 10.30am to 6.30pm German christmas market with 40 traditional wooden stalls, Christmas carousel ride, frankfurter Scheune and much more.

Info: 0113 395 0891 or www.leeds.gov.uk/ christmasmarket

FAIRFAX SINGERS

Christmas Music in the Victoria Quarter Leeds. Sat Dec 6th 1-45-2-30pm (Heart Foundation Fund)

LEEDS RHINOS CHARITY EVENTHEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM

Thursday 4th December.from 6.30. A special event to honour the life of loved ones with lights on the tree to symbolise a special person. In support of charities including Sue Ryder Wheatfields.

If you would like to register your interest for this event please visit www.sueryder. org/Rhinos or call Holly Buckley on 0113 2033333 or email holly.buckley@ sueryder.org

HOWARD CARLISLE WATER COLOUR PAINTING SCHOOL AFFORDABLE ART SALE

it’s a date If you are holding an event or activity during January please email details to: info@covered-magazine.net

BRASS BAND AT KIRKGATE MARKET LEEDS

Every Saturday from 29th November.

Come and hear your favourite Christmas carols performed by Marsden Brass Band.

Leeds Kirkgate Market will be getting into the Christmas spirit with brass bands playing Christmas tunes throughout the Market every Saturday leading up to Christmas. Also live reindeer.

CHRISTMAS AT TWILIGHT

18th December 5.45 Special free candlelit concert for the festive season. Curated by tenor Daniel Norman for a small group of singers and musicians,wintry music including pieces from Winterreise by Schubert and Winter Words by Benjamin Britten. Howard Assembly rooms, Leeds Grand Theatre, LS1 6NU Check web site for ticket info www.magicalleeds.co.uk

SNOW QUEEN'S ICE CHARIOT

Icy spectacular on Briggate Leeds 7th December 12.30, 2.00, 3.30.

ST GEMMA'S SANTA DASH – LEEDS CITY CENTRE

14th December - £8 to register (includes Santa suit) Brass band and carol singing. www.st-gemma.co.uk 0113 2185505 beckyh@st-gemma.co.uk to sign up.

THE LORD MAYOR'S CAROL CONCERTS 2014

Celebrate Christmas with the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus and Rothwell Temperance Brass Band at Leeds Town Hall’s annual family carol concerts, in support of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal.Tickets : £5 (concessions £2.50) 18th December 6:30pm 8:30pm

THE WOOD BENEATH THE WORLD

17th Nov -17th Dec. Leeds-based Art Directors Lord Whitney have transformed The Crypt in Leeds Town Hall into a world that is entirely unexpected and inhabited by the mysterious. The Wood Beneath the World offers audiences a new immersive experience; a journey into a forest filled with hidden rooms, passages and secrets.

Tickets are now on sale, full price tickets: £8 / Concessions: £6. For Family tickets please contact our Box Office on 0113 2243801.

THE YORKSHIRE FLOWER CLUB

The Grove Methodist Hall, Horsforth Saturday 13th December open to the public between 10am and 4pm. There will be a small donation entrance fee to Cancer Research and there will be a coffee morning and Tombola.

Dec 10th Christmas meeting/demonstration at Almscliffe Hall, Huby: Nigel Whyles “Deck the Halls”, 2 pm. Visitors £5 – for more information about the Club, please contact Tel: 0113 2671886

SANTA'S GROTTO

This beautiful winter fairy and her crystals will bring a touch of ethereal magic to Briggate, Leeds this Christmas. Her stunning outfit literally lights up the dark winter evenings as she thrills audiences with her skilful contact juggling.

Sat 6th 13th 20th Dec 2pm-4 pm and Sun 7th 14th and 21st 10am-12 and 2pm-4pm Visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto. There will also be crafts, music and fun in the Victorian Streets.

Decorate a Christmas Ornament and write a letter to Santa.

Price: £4 (includes present) but does not include admission to the museum.

Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH

SANTA'S GROTTO AT THE MERRION CENTRE 21ST NOV - 24TH DEC

Santa and his helpers will be in the Merrion Centre this Christmas. Children will be able to visit Santa for free, and have the chance to have their picture taken and receive a gift.

Don’t forget to post your letter to Santa in our special post box and Santa will try and respond to all letters received. Free Santa letter templates are available near the grotto in the Merrion Centre.

WINTER FAIRY BRIGGATE 30TH NOVEMBER 12.30, 2.00, 4.00.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP If your Place of Worship has an event you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will do our best to include it in the relevant issue.

GROVE METHODIST CHURCH HORSFORTH

The Christmas Toy and Family Parade service is to be held at the Grove Methodist Church on Sunday 7th December at 10.30 am. All toys will be distributed to needy families by charities.

Please feel welcome to come along.

Sunday 14th December Nativity Service at 10.30 am Sunday 21st December Candlelight Carol Service at 6pm Wednesday 24th December Christingle at 6pm Christmas Day Service 10.30 am- bring along one of your gifts to show and tell.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH, RAYNEL DRIVE, IRELAND WOOD, LEEDS 16

Church fair on Saturday 29th November between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.

Father Christmas will be attending plus usual stalls and café.

All welcome; admission 50p.

Christingle 7th December 4.00 Celebration for Christmas (including Eucharist) 21st December at 10am-noon Crib Service 24th December at 4pm Christmas Family Eucharist 25th December at 10am On Sundays, services with Holy Communion, are at 8.00 am and 10.00 am.

There is a Kid’s Club during the service on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET

GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET

BRAMHOPE METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP

GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)

Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com 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

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

HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET

COOKRIDGE CAMERA CLUB

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, 12-3pm

OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET

Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane, Roundhay Road, Princes Avenue,Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 9 - 12.30 www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com

OTLEY FARMERS MARKET

Market Square, Otley, LS21 3AQ Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm

OTLEY COUNTRY MARKET

St John Ambulance Hall, Gay Lane, Otley.

9.30-11.15 am 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Homemade cakes, bakes, bread and savouries. Homemade preserves and chutney, local honey and a range of handmade crafts. Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits.

SKIPTON FARMERS MARKET

Skipton Canal Basin, BD23 1st Sunday of every month 9am-2.30pm www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

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 insidethe 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

Eastgate, LS16 9AA. Tuesdays 10am – noon. Delicious homemade scones and friendly fellowship.

All welcome.

Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane LS16 7ER. Wednesday evenings 7:30pm. Enquiries: Richard 0113 2301853

FORUM 2000

The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH. Wednesdays 10am-noon.

For further information ring Hilary Taylor 2583521 or email hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE

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.

HOLT PARK LIBRARY WRITERS’ GROUP

Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2-3.30pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188

HORSFORTH CEMETERY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

Meet- Inside the gates of Horsforth Park, Calverley Lane. 1st Saturday of the month.

10am – noon. Friendly group would love some new members to join. Enquiries: 07960 221417

HORSFORTH CHORAL SOCIETY

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES ADEL BRIDGE CLUB

Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, LS16 Friday evenings 7.15pm. Relaxed Chicago Bridge Club.

New members of all abilities are welcome.

Enquiries: 0113 2306387 or 07713 402405

AIREBOROUGH CAMERA CLUB

Guiseley Theatre, The Green, Guiseley Wednesdays 7:45pm from September to May. A small friendly camera club with a varied programme of talks and competitions-new members are always welcome. For further information please visit: www.aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY. Contact: 07958 782348 or www.horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

HORSFORTH CHURCHES TOGETHER

St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY Details: Hilary Taylor 0113 258 3521

HORSFORTH PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB

The Stable Block behind the Horsforth Museum.

New members very welcome. Every Wednesday at 7pm. Please ring 0113 2589149 for any further details or e-mail rjoyful@yahoo.com.

HORSFORTH RETIRED PEOPLE'S CLUB

St Margarets Parish Centre. LS18 5LY 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. 9.30am -11am. Speakers on a wide variety of subjects. Time to socialise.

Enquiries: Beryl Harland 0113 2586907

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KALEIDOSCOPE

Single, over 50 and nowhere to go ? Join us and improve your social life, make new friends. Not a dating agency and non-profit making. Ring Rita on 0113 2171747 or Carol on 0113 2670282, or check out our website Kaleidoscope

KNIT AND NATTER

Holt Park Library, Ralph Thoresby High School, Holtdale Approach LS16 7RX. Every Friday morning at 10am and Wednesday evenings at 6pm Enquiries: 0113 336 8188

LEEDS & BRADFORD FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA 1st Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm.

Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out/dining/ walks etc.. New members welcome.

Enquiries: 0113 2585955 or 0113 2675657

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. Only £8 per year to join and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com

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 wildliferich 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.

LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park, LS19 6DF Last Thursday of the month, 10:30am onwards. All welcome.

Enquiries: 0113 3910440

LOWER WHARFEDALE RAMBLERS

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

SIGN GYM SESSIONS FOR CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE

Leeds Society for Deaf & Blind People, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8JS. Tuesday evenings, all abilities welcome– learn a new skill.

Relaxed atmosphere great fun. Enquiries: Ben Williams 0113 2438328

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.

A new group welcomes 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

VIP READERS GROUP

Horsforth Library, Town Street LS18 5BL 1st Friday of every month at 10am. For visually impaired readers.

Enquiries: 0113 214 4801

WHITE ROSE LADIES SPEAKERS CLUB

Stable Block, Horsforth Museum.

2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7.45 Visitors welcome.

For further information phone Barbara on 0113 2564897 or Stephanie on 0113 2550824

GREEN FINGERS FRIENDS OF ADEL WOODS

NORTH LEEDS MODEL FLYING CLUB

Call for venue and times. New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Enquiries: 0113 2178348

OTLEY CAMERA CLUB

FRIENDS OF WIGTON MOOR WOODS

Club meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7.15pm at Otley Town Partnership Rooms, Mercury Row, Otley. Visitors are very welcome, regardless of experience. From September to May a series of competitions are interspersed with illustrated talks and training for photographic techniques. During the summer months there are outings to places of photographic interest. www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

1st Friday of month, 7.30pm at St Chad's Parish Centre.

HORSFORTH IN BLOOM

Horsforth Museum, The Green, LS18 5JB We are a friendly group and anyone interested in helping is welcome to come and join us. Enquiries: Hilary Taylor 0113 2583521

LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

St Chad’s Hall, Otley Road LS16 5JT First Tuesday of the month, a variety of interesting speakers – always a friendly relaxed evening with tea/coffee/biscuits.

Enquiries: Pat 0113 2250030 or www. leedshs.org.uk

NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Free entry, all welcome.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN LEEDS WEEKEND CARE ASSOCIATION

Various locations in Leeds.

Provides respite care for children with moderate – severe disabilities. Playscheme and weekend groups. Music Mondays.

Children & teenagers up to 18.

Call for details: 0113 2165133

RAINBOWS / BROWNIES / GIRL GUIDES

St Margarets Church, Church Lane, LS18 5LA Various Days/Times Mon – Thurs.

Volunteers needed urgently, training course & support is given.

Enquiries: Penny 0113 2390533

STORYTIME

Friendly group looking after Adel Woods in North Leeds along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Monthly meetings to preserve special habitats, clear paths, put up bird and bat boxes, and remove litter. All welcome. Ring 0113 285 7136 or see our website at friendsofadelwoods.wordpress. com

Full details of times and dates on our website at www.lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.uk

HEADINGLEY FLOWER CLUB

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. New members always welcome. Contact us at: wigtonwoods17@gmail.com also Debs 07943277867, Anne 07530040349 or see us on Facebook.

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF. Thursday 11.15– 11:45am. Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440

SINGING MUMS

St.Paul's Church, Ireland Wood Jubilee Room.

Friendly singing group for Mums to enjoy with their babies. Tuesdays 10 - 11 a.m. £5 per session if booking the term, £6 drop in. To book a place or for more info email georgina.lashbrook@hotmail.com or visit the Facebook page and send a message Facebook.com/singingmums

TINY OUTDOOR EXPLORERS (age 2-5 year olds)

TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP Mondays & Fridays 10.30am-11.30am.

Don the wellies and explore the natural world with hands on fun activities.

Enquiries: Lisa 07887 813061 or info@ tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk

56 Property Matters

Festive Home Makeover: Deck the Halls 'Tis finally upon us: the time to give our homes a festive feel in preparation for Christmas!

There's nothing quite like adorning mantelpieces with pretty ornaments, entwining garlands around the banister, and lining the windows with little lights to really fill you with Christmas spirit. Here are Covered's recommendations for totally transforming your home into a fantastically festive setting for you, your friends, and the family to enjoy this season.

Let it Shine: Hang up the Lights What better way to brighten up a dark and gloomy winter evening by switching on the festive lights?

It's practically synonymous with the beginning of Christmas!

Lining the windows from the inside with lights is simple, easy, and a wonderful way to make your home stand out internally and externally. Decorating trees

and bushes with outdoor lights is a great way to give your garden an exciting glow, which will greet you every day! Likewise, roof lights are guaranteed to make your whole house look especially spectacular. Even simply stringing fairy lights around tables and up banisters will undoubtedly evoke the spirit of Christmas.

Decorate According to Decor It's always easy sticking to the classic Christmas colour scheme of green and red, but in order to create an exceptionally amazing ambience, spend some time picking out specific colours of tinsel, ribbons, candle holders, baubles, wreaths, stockings, table top ornaments, and garlands which complement your decor. This year, shades of cream, silver, gold, and beige are particularly popular. They are easy to match with almost any style of interior, are beautifully subtle and sophisticated, and are

perfect for those in search of a new and fresh way to bring Christmas to life this year.

Delightful Dining: Dishes, Table Tops, and Centrepieces We'll all be indulging aplenty over the Christmas period, so make each meal equally magical by investing in some Christmasthemed tableware, table tops, and centrepieces! Candles wrapped in pine and holly leaves, baubles, pine cones, and ribbons for example are a perfect, elegant pick and bring Christmas right to the centre of your table. Even simple table tops like mini Christmas trees or bowls filled with baubles and various ornaments work wonders. With new tableware, each cup of coffee will bring more than just caffeine, but Christmas cheer too. And whenever you take a bite from your holly-decorated plate or bowl, you'll be savouring a little piece of Christmas every single time!

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Leeds City Council

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Bathrooms

57 Page

Coral Bathrooms

7

Bike Shop

Aerial & Satellite

Holy Spokes

Dale Communications Ltd TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations

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Repairs

DPM

33

Rob Atkinson

Property renovation and maintenance specialist

T/A AC Builders

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

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Building & Joinery Services

6 Hawksworth Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4JP 0113 2586201 / 07790115807 ac.builders@yahoo.co.uk

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Full Design & Build Service • New Build Properties • Extensions Renovations • DPC • Loft Conversions Interior/Exterior Alterations Basement Conversions FREE QUOTES DISCOUNTS FOR OAP & DISABLED CUSTOMERS FULLY INSURED • CRB CHECKED TRADING STANDARDS VETTED

Carl on 07846 933269 Car Dealerships

HORSFORTH

Ringways

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Charities & Fundraising Safe Haven

16

Children & Families Music Bugs

38

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Page

Poppies Domestic Cleaning

38

HOMEMAIDS

Page

Excel Dry Cleaning

28

Dry Cleaning

CLEANING SERVICES LTD Ete 1999

Locally Based Reliable, Trustworthy Staff References Available

Dry Cleaning

Special Offers

Carpet Cleaning Service *Please Call For A Quote*

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY, MONTHLY OR 1 OFF CLEANS VERY FLEXIBLE

2 Suits for £15 2 Coats for £15 4 Trousers for £15 3 Jackets for £15

Carpet Cleaning Machine Hire 1/2 day £15 ■ Full day £20 Your Clothes Deserve Some TLC

A company small enough to care but large enough to cope Please call Helen on: 0113 2555307 or 07808 410294

TLC Ltd

Quality Dry Cleaning

Tinshill Lane Cleaning 397a Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7DF (Top of Tinshill Lane)

0113 261 3369 / 07882 525 977

Decorating

Education

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Leeds Beckett University

PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE DECORATING SERVICE All Types of Decorating Work Large or Small Insurance Work Fully Qualified and Insured Free Estimates

Leeds City College

27

The Froebelian School

37

Electricians

We pride ourselves on a reliable service.

Check our Facebook page for customer reviews.

Emergency Call Out / Fault Finding Security Lighting and Smoke Alarms Wall Sockets and Cooker Connection New and Retro-fit LED Lighting Landlord Services and Certificates

TELEPHONE MARK ON MOBILE: 07450 393862

DIY & Builders Merchants Woodlands

Centre Pullout

Call Ian on Mob: 07711 685829 Tel: 0113 2619343 Page

Local Knowledge, Reliable Service, Competitive Quotes

43

Established 1983

CHRIS VICKERS ELECTRICIANS & PLUMBERS

NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639

Domestic Commercial Industrial 24hr Call-Out No Job Too Small

TEL: 0113 258 3637 MOBILE: 07940 124511 Victoria Drive, Horsforth

Engravers Peter Russell Engraving

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Covered Classifieds Fires & Fireplaces

Heating & Plumbing

59 Page

EJ Woolfoot

MAKE A STOVE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

21

WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Wood burning and multi-fuel stoves and fireplaces Visit our premium showroom at 33 church street, Ilkley or call 01943 600 400 www.earthrenewables.co.uk

Florists

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Blooms & Baskets

45

Food & Drink Bar 166

6

Leeds Trinity Lounge

41

The Bridge Inn

7

Wiltshire Farm Foods

5

Caring For Life

WRAP

Furniture & Upholstery Jordan Upholstery

23

Garage Doors

GARAGE SAME

DOOR DAY

E: james.thorogood22@sky.com

REPAIRS

KAYES

PLUMBING & HEATING

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 Garage Services Town Garage

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FROM A DRIPPING TAP TO A FULL BATHROOM INSTALLATION SERVICING ■ INSTALLATIONS ■ REPAIRS BOILER INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

LEEDS

01132 820 410

TEL: 07958 383049 OR: 07921 764404

CALL GARY MOBILE

07860 382 984

LAND-LINE TEL: 0113 8054526

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Garden & Tree Services Roxton Tree Services

45

N.S.Whitaker

45

Gardens HAGA

303048

E: kayesplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

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Health & Wellbeing Leeds Mercure Parkway

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Physiofit

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Slimming World

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Kitchens

Grove Kitchens

HOW’S YOUR COMPUTER HEALTH? VIRUS TROUBLE, INTERNET WOE, RUNNING SLOW, PRINTER NO-GO? CALL ALL PC SERVICES: REPAIRS ADVICE & TRAINING FOR: HOME PC LAPTOP TABLET & COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Fast Budget Repairs

Full package or Kitchen Makeover Replacement Doors/Worktop Free Panning Service 35yrs experience fitting quality kitchens Locally based

SP RA ECIA TES L SO FOR TRA LE DE RS !

For more information contact Peter on

Mob: 07437 180404 Tel: 0113 3459250

Call APS Today

T: 0113 274 0810 | 01943 876 889 M: 0779 491 0779 Jewellers

Mobile Valeting

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Queensbury Jewellers

59

Joinery Services

The Joiner & Handyman All Aspects of Joinery & General Maintenance No Job Too Small General Building work Decking & Fencing UPVC facias & Soffits Guttering Repaired, Cleaned & Replaced Ridge Tiles Repoint Small Roof Repairs

T E L : 0 7 7 8 6 74 3 3 0 2

jamestingle@gmail.com

OAP Discount Available

Covered Classifieds Oven Cleaning

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Photographer

TEL: 07802 464296 or: 07852 311683 PAINTER & DECORATOR City & Guilds Trained 29 Years Experience Fully Insured Discount for Pensioners Complete Professional Service FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING & DECORATING NEEDS PLEASE CALL PHIL ON: TEL: 0113 2557 735 MOB: 07973 146 583

NO JOB TOO SMALL

NEW CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING! GET YOUR BUSINESS COVERED FROM JUST £29.99 + VAT PER MONTH! CALL: 0113 274 5639

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Joanna Shelvin Photography

27

Photographic Resourses Leodis

33

Plastering

Phil Swinney

Property Maintenance Plastering,Tiling Paving & Walling Fully Insured

All types of decoration work Internal & external Large or small Insurance work welcome Special rates for Senior Citizens Quality Workmanship by professionals Free Estimates Call us for an immediate response

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Tel:0113 2390168 Mob:07761 762644 Post Office

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Horsforth Post Office

38

Retirement Living Acorn Stairlifts

33

Roofing Services

GARAGE ROOF REPLACEMENT FROM £550.00

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL LOCAL RELIABLE ROOFING CONTRACTOR. ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN.

SLATES TILES LEAKS GUTTERS LEADWORK CHIMNEYS RIDGE POINTING SHEETING & CLADDING SOFFITS & FACIAS A PERSONAL ONE TO ONE SERVICE WITH COMPETITIVE RATES! PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FOR A FREE SURVEY AND QUOTATION.

TEL: 07834 117 287

Email : kevinwrightroofing@gmail.com

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Windows, Doors & Conservatories

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Rainbow Windows

9

Cloudy 2 Clear

19

Leeds Glass

39

Regency Windows

13 & 17

G.T. ROOFING

SLATING, TILING, FELTING UPVC FACIAS, SOFFITS & GUTTERS ALL ROOFING WORK UNDERTAKEN

VELUX WINDOW SPECIALIST TEL: 0113 256 0677 MOB: 07734 526388 Skip Hire

Aireborough Skip Hire

SKIP HIRE

Mini, Midi & Maxi Skips

All Possible Waste Recycled Competitive Rates | 7 Days a Week

01132 500 540 www.aireboroughskiphire.com

WINDOWS & DOORS WE SUPPLY AND FIT REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS FROM £49.95

Windows • Composite Doors • Replacement Double Glazing • Window Repairs • Glass • Mirrors Cut To Size • Greenhouse • Glass Shelving • Balustrading • Splash Backs • Shower Screens • Glazing Products

Tel: 0113 3457141 rglassleeds.co.uk

457 Spen Lane, Leeds, LS16 6LS

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