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SID’S ON THE SLITHER AND WE WANT HIM BACK!

Liz Burton Ivor Hughes Judith Dunn Dawn Kilner Eric wells Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered.

This is our first edition of 2014 so I’d like to start proceedings by wishing readers all the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. For those of you who have resolved to embark on a period of self-improvement, take a look at our tips on Pg 22 for more inspiration.

This month’s Food & Drink feature takes a look at some great cocktails, courtesy of 51% Bourbon in Leeds city centre, grab a shaker and give them a go now that post-celebration hangovers have subsided! If you’d like to recommend a great place to eat or drink, or a food related business which you think should be featured in Covered then drop me a line – I’m always on the lookout for new places to visit.

My eyes are peeled for new contributions from all members of the community too. If you’re running a group, club or association then drop me a line so I can tell fellow readers all about it. Or perhaps you know someone that deserves a mention in Covered? Maybe you’ve got a community champion in your midst, a neighbour with an interesting story of times gone by or you’ve got a tale that you think must be told! Whatever the reason, I’m always delighted to hear from you.

The deadline for editorial submissions and advertising in the next edition is 07/02/14.

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As the name suggests, there is a heavy emphasis on bourbon here, and 51 Percent Bourbon is the only bourbon bar in Leeds, and possibly the biggest bourbon range in the North of England, stocking in excess of 80 brands. Even the name originates from the guidelines followed when producing bourbon, which state that bourbon can only be produced in the United States and should be made from a grain mixture which must contain at least 51% corn. If you’re not a fan of bourbon however, don’t let that put you off, as there’s also an original and exciting range of beers, many from the U.S.A.

and boasting such varied and interesting names as Sierra Nevada, Underdog and Goose Island, along with many wines and cocktails. In fact, the cocktails may well be what draw many people to this bar as they are all lovingly and carefully made, using traditional methods. There’s something quite satisfying about selecting a cocktail, then watching it be carefully mixed and assembled, before the anticipation of tasting it. The selection ranges from traditional cocktails, such as the Manhattan, through to the more adventurous Apple Pie Martini, which is described as ‘an alcoholic

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“ dessert in a glass.’ Perfect. A new cocktail menu will be out in January 2014 and there are plans too to develop the whisky range. This seems to make sense as the feeling you get at 51 Percent Bourbon is not dissimilar to walking into a pub in Glasgow and asking for advice on whisky; the staff here really know their bourbon.

There really are no gimmicks to this bar. The concept here is refreshingly simple – it’s a comfortable and relaxed environment in which to chat to your friends, listen to good music and be served by an experienced team of bartenders who truly care about their profession. And it’s a small and dedicated team of India, Alex and Kamrun who tend this bar so attentively and so you’ll see the same friendly faces every time, if you visit the bar regularly. The focus here is on good hospitality and a great experience, and that’s a really smart move in the current economic climate, and with so many bars around to choose from. This hasn’t happened quite by accident though as 51 Percent Bourbon is run in partnership by The Jones Bar Group, who own close to ten bars throughout the Leeds area, and Demon Consultants, who specialise in training and consultancy for the hospitality industry, and

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There are also masterclasses available at 51 Percent Bourbon and these make popular gift ideas for the people who simply have everything… or those who just enjoy a good drink. The bourbon masterclass is designed to educate and expand your palate whilst the cocktail masterclass will teach you to make three cocktails, before sampling them. Prices start at £22 and further details can be found on their website www.51percentbourbon.co.uk You can also keep up with any special offers on their Twitter (@51%_Bourbon) and Facebook (FiftyOne Percent Bourbon) and we have three of their popular cocktail recipes on the next page for you to try out at home.

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50ml Bourbon (we chose Woodford Reserve), 1 tsp light muscavado sugar, 2 dash of bitters (we chose Angostura), 1 orange (for zest), Cubed ice

Fill a double jigger or jug with bourbon. Add the sugar and bitters into glass and mix into a paste, then add about 3 cubes of ice, gently pour in 1/3 of your double measure over the ice and stir. Once stirred for about 30 seconds, add 3 more ice cubes (making sure you still have space for more ice) again, pour a 1/3 of your bourbon and stir again.

(Remember to keep tasting as you go, dilution is key, you want it to taste the way you like it personally). Once again add ice but this time take your orange and slice a large piece of the rind (we usually slice it down the orange so that the piece is similar to the length of the glass), squeeze your zest over your drink as much as you can and place in your drink orange bit touching the glass, add the last of bourbon and stir again. The glass will frost on the outside and this is when you know your drink is ready

Manhattan

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Fill a Boston glass or jug with ice and add all of your ingredients, stir your ingredients, tasting as you go along. Some people choose to add syrup from the maraschino cherries to the mixture, depending on how sweet you like it. Stir until dilution is to your taste, or when the glass is frosted on the outside. Strain into your chilled martini glass and add a cherry, or garnish with an orange twist to keep the fruity edge and compliment the bourbon.

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Add your sugar, water and mint and grind together in the glass. Add your bourbon and fill with ice, stir until the glass is frosted on the outside. Add more ice and serve with a sprig of mint as a garnish. Add a dash of bitters to your mixture if you so wish.

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Keeley and Kay Open New RSPCA Shop in Horsforth BBC Look North weather presenters Keeley Donovan and Kay Crewdson conducted the official opening of RSPCA’s new charity shop at 87 New Road Side on 17 December – just in time for Christmas shopping.

Keeley and Kay told Covered; “We were asked to do this by a colleague at the BBC – the whole production team appears to be cat crazy. We share a home and have just adopted one ourselves. We’ve also volunteered to do some work for RSPCA in the New Year – refamiliarising rescued pets with a domestic environment.” The visit proved worthwhile. Charged with the task of finding unusual and original gifts for colleagues, one of their finds was the soft toy pictured; “Paint your own cat”.

Anyone with enquiries about animal welfare, donations, sponsorship or giving up some time to help RSPCA should contact Gina Cameron on rspca29@btconnect.com

Keeley Donovan and Kay Crewdson opening the new RSPCA charity shop in Horsforth

Courtyard Café Getting Craftier by the Month In past issues Covered has featured Courtyard Community Café, then their regular craft evenings and, most recently, the cabinets, shelves and wall space where they have invited local artists and crafts people to display goods for sale. Now, and in rooms adjacent to the café, they are running a monthly craft fair – on first Saturdays, complementing Horsforth Farmers’ Market (directly opposite). Our first visit to the new event might not have been typical – several of the stands were geared toward the sale of original hand-crafted gifts for Christmas. Anyone wishing to exhibit at the event should telephone Creative Support on 07805 640 009.

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Adel Neighbourhood Forum: Some good news amongst the gloom.

Regular readers will know that the purpose of the ANF is to give a renewed sense of ownership to the Adel Community on land development issues and also to ensure that local people have a strong influence over the future use, location, character and mix of future developments.

I'm pleased to let you know that the ANF has now been duly designated which means that the specific details of the geographical area to be covered by the Forum has now been agreed. Equally important is that the Adel Forum has been accepted as a suitable body to produce a formal neighbourhood plan which will be the subject of a community referendum. If favourable this would lead to statutory recognition of the Forum.

Further good news followed because the “designation” means that we can draw upon advice from Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning led by “Locality”. This would help us to finalise the details of the plan including a Housing Market Needs Assessment to help us determine how much housing is appropriate for Adel and the type of housing required.

Meanwhile David Wilson Homes (DWH) are pressing ahead with their application to build 177 homes on the ancient fields on Church Lane opposite Adel Parish Church. The proposed development is over three times the number of homes presently being built on the adjacent site at Centurion Fields, also by DWH. Residents questioned why the proposals are being brought forward now when the site allocations have not even been decided. A key issue would be the impact of traffic onto either the congested A660 Otley/Ilkley Road or even more worrying onto the narrow Church Lane.

The above proposal is in addition to 106 homes to be built at Bodington Hall also by DWH and 130 homes agreed in outline to be built at the Government Buildings. Serious concerns are being expressed regarding the ability of the already overstretched education and health facilities in the area to cope with these extra demands.

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LEEDS TRINITY ROUND UP Paid graduate internships provide opportunities for recent Leeds Trinity graduates This January 2014, six paid graduate internships have been created at Leeds Trinity University to provide opportunities for recent graduates.

Starting on 6 January 2014 and lasting for 24 weeks, six recent graduates from Leeds Trinity University will carry out internships based in the following departments across the University: Careers and Employability; Humanities; Commercial Services; Journalism, Media and Business; Student Administration; and Marketing and Communications.

One of the six internships is an Archive and Oral History Project officer, a role which will be carried out by Adam Lightbody. Adam will work on an Oral History Project in preparation of the University’s 50th anniversary in 2016. He will catalogue the University archive and interview individuals, sharing their memories of the institution.

Dr Di Drummond, Reader in Modern History and formerly Research Fellow on the University of Birmingham History Project, that included oral history research, will manage the internship. Di commented: “This is a wonderful opportunity not only for Leeds Trinity University in discovering and preserving more of its history, but for Adam who will manage this exciting project. We hope to make friendships with past students and staff as we discover their individual stories.”

It is hoped that the graduate internships will be ran each year, offering opportunities for future Leeds Trinity graduates.

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Taylor Wimpey Engages with Cookridge Residents The building of hundreds of new homes is under consideration at Moseley Wood Bottom, Cookridge.

Developers Taylor Wimpey’s exhibition in Cookridge Methodist Church Hall was therefore well scrutinised on the late afternoon and early evening on 5 December by CRAG (Cookridge Residents’ Action Group). Having met the evening before, they had listed numerous areas of concern, including the following.

The extra housing would generate many more hundreds of extra vehicle trips per day in what is already a compact area with awkward access to the main road. Not gritted in winter, parking at the upper end of Cookridge Drive is already congested by residents lower down avoiding the ice. A second access road to the area would cause the loss of many beech and oak trees and, making the area drive-through, reduce road safety for children. They were also concerned about the disruption of a potential six year building programme, during which time LCC Highways would not be repairing any damage. And, as is so often the case with such applications, CRAG is adamant that local provision of social and public services such as rail travel, school places and health care are already at capacity.

CRAG’s main objection, flooding, was conspicuous by its absence from those notes – not because it is no longer an issue, but because they consider it beyond question. The low-lying area is frequently flooded by torrents of rain water flowing from Tinshill Road; it is self-evident that the loss of acres of natural drainage, and the extra waste generated by the households themselves, would at times turn what is already a bog into a lake.

CRAG Chairman Michael Lowry told Covered “Taylor

Standing up and being counted – Cllr Barry Anderson flanked by CRAG members Dave and Sheila Ayre.

Taylor Wimpey representatives declined to be photographed “without control of the editorial”.

Later that same week. The hall, tablecloths and audience were a recreation of The Beatles’ Hamburg scene, with the band itself faithfully recreating the sound associated with those early years.

Wimpey is adamant that this can be prevented by building a SUDS (sustainable underground drainage system). But, not only are there inconsistencies in their projections and calculations, the use of Moseley Beck for drainage might undermine the adjacent rail track – we’re looking forward to hearing the railway authorities’ views on that one.”

CRAG had also aired concerns about as many as 600 homes being built and a seven-day working week introduced. Though a council source has indicated to Covered that full approval, if given, is likely to be nearer the 200 mark – and that LCC would permit only a five-and-a-half day week, not seven.

Help!

Later that week CRAG held a fundraising evening at Cookridge Village Hall. The main attraction was The Pretend Beatles fronted by the pretend Paul McCartney and local resident Fin Keating. Presently running at around seventy appearances annually, Finn has an equal commitment with another tribute band, Roxyrama.

Taylor Wimpey’s proposals. The second panel from the left is devoted to the question of drainage.

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Radio Jcom is a dedicated Jewish station, one of only a handful outside Israel. It was formed by a group of members of the North Leeds Jewish community with media and business experience.

Staffed entirely by volunteers and financed by sponsorship and selective advertising, it began life some five years ago and operates out of a studio kindly provided by Donisthorpe Hall on Shadwell Lane. It broadcasts 24/6 (no transmissions on

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and countless more listen on the Internet; scheduling of repeats is designed to cater for different time zones. Stuart Woolf, a retired dentist who trained at BBC Radio Leeds and now manages Radio Jcom, told Covered: “We do have a significant Jewish audience, but this is a multi-faith community and we aim to appeal to all. We have listeners all over the world, notably in Israel, USA and Canada.”

One hope for the future is an FM licence, but OFCOM say there are none available; it is a shame that such a popular and successful station as Jcom should not be more widely accessible. But do listen on the Internet – and do get in touch as they are always on the lookout for new talent and new ideas. No experience necessary!

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They Had it Tough Last month in Covered we featured heavily subsidised toy fairs from the 1980s – a kind of toy bank, if you like. With some of November’s tabloids forecasting “the worst winter since 1947”, this month we’re looking back at that winter. Thankfully the Met Office has distanced itself from those forecasts, explaining why threemonth forecasts just cannot be accurate.

This picture was taken in February 1947 on Cookridge Lane, looking south towards Leeds.

Alongside post-war austerity and rationing, fewer centrally heated homes, fewer vehicles of any kind (never mind 4x4) and vulnerable overhead communications. There was no NHS and the poorest in the community were dependant on a council-based welfare system which fell well short of today’s. Ten years later Prime Minister Harold Macmillan felt sufficiently confident to tell Britons that they’d “never had it so good”.

You can understand why.

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Last month we extended our popular photo competition to all areas of distribution in NW Leeds. There are now to be two parallel competitions for Areas ABC (NW) and DEF (NE) due to the different deadlines and distribution dates. To keep the subject accessible, this month’s theme is “local snow”.

Please remember – entries will be judged more on originality than technical merit alone.

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New year’s resolutions Christmas has come and gone and you're sure to have made your new year's resolutions. Whether you wish to eat less chocolate, exercise more, quit smoking or the thousands of other unique resolutions that crop up each year, the following handy tips will keep you on your way to accomplishing your goals.

Resolutions should be kept simple and realistic One major problem with resolutions is that you ask too much of yourself. If you're unhappy with a few things in your life then change one at a time, once one goal has been achieved you'll find the others much easier.

Set yourself little goals and keep note Don't wait until the next set of new year's resolutions to check on your progress. Check back at regular occasions and see how you're getting on, if you start to fall behind then ask friends or family for a bit of motivation to give you that little morale boost you need to get back on track.

Don't do it alone Link your resolution with those of friends and family and help each other achieve goals. Sharing in each other's low points and pushing through them together will make achieving your goals simultaneously that little bit better.

Treat yourself Everyone knows that if you're giving something up, doing so 'cold turkey' doesn't always work and sees people falling back into their old routine. So, if you have managed to wean yourself off something then allow yourself a day a week where you can have a small amount of what you wish to cut down. If you know that a certain day is your 'cheat day' then you won't feel guilty and as though you are doing something wrong.

Remember why you are doing it all Whether it is to get the body of your dreams, be healthier or achieve a career goal. Place a picture of what you are looking to achieve at the end of your bed so the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning is what you wish to achieve and you will get there.

Don't give up Contrary to your beliefs, and any past failed resolutions, you can do this. When it gets hard just remember why you are doing it and how you will feel when you finally achieve what you've always wanted to. Just follow the steps above and keep moving forward, you'll get there slowly but surely.

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Readers’ Letters Star Letter Dear Chris, I would like to say I have just read Covered and would like to compliment you on a really interesting and informative local magazine. I must admit that I don’t usually read free magazines, consigning them to the green bin, under the impression they are just full of trade adverts.

Please don’t fix what ‘ain’t’ broke. Keep it short, keep it simple. Don’t make the mistake of other free local magazines who seem to think that bigger is better!

Yours sincerely, Graham Padget (by email)

Editor’s response: Don’t worry, we won’t be going to B5, A4 or A3 anytime soon so Covered won’t take up too much room on the coffee table and we’ve no plans to make it 200 pages a month! I hope you continue to enjoy reading Covered.

What would readers prefer to see in Covered?

More features, such as Fashion, Hair & Beauty or Food & Drink? Or would you prefer to see more community content representative of the immediate area? Let me know by emailing chris@covered-magazine.net or writing to me at the usual address.

Dear Editor, I read with interest your report on Audley Clevedon restaurant last month and have indeed booked a table. I have also tried a number of recipes that have appeared in Covered over the months. I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I really enjoy your Food & Drink section but to also ask, where is the drink? Not that we’re alcoholics you understand! Can I suggest visiting a bar, brewery or distillery (if there is one in the area) in future months; we’d love to see what goes on behind the scenes!

Ellen Anderson LS28 (By Email) Editor’s response: Thank you for your suggestion Ellen.

Check out F&D this month – we’ve got a treat for you! I hope you enjoy this month’s recipes. Do any other readers have suggestions of places they’d like us to report from? Let me know by emailing or writing to the usual address.

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Adel Daffodil Bulb Bonanza The first frost of the year saw a small number of local residents and young students of Adel Primary plant approximately 500 spring bulbs including daffodils and crocuses at the junction of Tile Lane and Sir George Martin Drive. Ward Councillor Barry Anderson was also on hand to assist in the planting of the bulbs.

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by Mrs Rebecca Walton worked so well with much enthusiasm and joy.” Francis Garbutt, Chair of Adel Crag Community Association told Covered. “The local residents involved wish to thank Rebecca Walton and the young students for their hard efforts in helping in planting the bulbs. It will be lovely for them to see the flowers come up in future years.”

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Cllr Barry Anderson: Illegal Money lending I praise the work of a national body to clamp down on illegal money lenders in Leeds and as part of my Scrutiny Board (Safer and Stronger Communities) work, I have said the National Illegal Money Lending Team should be supported by local councils, including Leeds, in order to help end the misery suffered by victims of illegal loan sharks. These loan sharks have been known to charge interest at as much as 131,000% APR. Around 310,000 households in the UK are thought to be borrowing from illegal money lenders. The National Illegal Money Lending Team are making excellent progress in Leeds and across the country to identify and stop unscrupulous money lenders, and as a Council I want to see us really support their work at a local level.

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Robert Thompson was born in Kilburn in North Yorkshire in 1876, son of the village carpenter and wheelwright. Good at school, Robert was sent to Cleckheaton on an engineering apprenticeship. But he preferred carpentry to metalwork and ended up working alongside his father. Though, whereas engineers work in measurements of one-thousandth of an inch, woodworkers rarely work to tolerances one tenth as tight. Robert Thompson the carpenter started work trained in engineering precision.

Robert had often passed through Ripon, with its magnificent cathedral. His imagination was fired by the work of William Bromflet, a medieval

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woodcarver who had carved and decorated many of the cathedral’s furnishings. Robert Thompson resolved that he too would one day work with oak and resurrect the spirit of medieval carving. But it wasn’t until 1919 that he got his big break. A priest from Ampleforth Abbey was visiting a parishioner in Kilburn at the very time he was also looking for someone to make a large crucifix. He was introduced to Robert Thompson, who accepted the job on the spot. More commissions followed and word soon spread. Robert had six men working for

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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES 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

Bardsey Debating & Literary Society (est 1937)

Bardsey Village Hall, Woodacre Lane, LS17 9DG Fortnightly meetings held on a Tuesday at 7.30pm. (September-April). Ladies & Gentlemen are invited to join this extremely friendly society. Varied programme & social events.

Enquiries: 0113 2862581 membership secretary OR 01937 573061 secretary

St Margaret’s Parish Centre, LS18 5LY. Musical Director Kathryn Woodruff.

Rehearsals Mondays at 7.30pm for Stainer’s Crucifixion at St Margaret’s Church on April 8th.

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British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (BAGSD) Horsforth Churches Together Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs).

11am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs).

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19th January The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts with a Pulpit Exchange in several churches 26th January Taizé Service will be at 6pm in Grove Methodist Church, LS18 4BH 1st February: The Farmers’ Market, sponsored by HCT will be on from 9.30 to 12.30 on the car park opposite the Brownlee-Stone Centre.

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Horsforth Photographic Club

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

22nd January The work of Age UK will be described by Solo, Chief Executive in Leeds.

29th January: “A Secret History of the Brontes by Sara Crawford.

5th February: Martin Hughes of HTC’s Planning Strategy Committee will follow up his previous talk with “A Planning Update.”

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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.

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Holt Park Library Writers’ Group

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

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The Yorkshire Far East Veterans Group

New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month.

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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

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) Thursdays 7.30pm. Friendly mixed voice choir, no auditions needed and no need to read music. A wide variety of songs.

Concerts given in aid of Church & Charity funding.

Enquiries: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292

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

The Leeds Haydn Players Concert

Clothworkers Hall at Leeds University Sunday 30th March at 3pm Ruth Waterman, international violinist and conductor, will return to her home town of Leeds to conduct the Leeds Haydn Players.

In a programme designed to show the often-neglected links between three major composers of the 18th century- Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn. Ruth will use the orchestra to illustrate the music with a short talk.

Tickets can be purchased for £10 from Robin Jakeways 01943 466 331 email r.jakeways@btopenworld.com

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

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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

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

MUSIC AT THE GROVE METHODIST CHURCH HORSFORTH

Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 4RJ Sunday 16th February 2014 at 3pm.

Elizabeth Kenwood (Oboe) and Peter Reasbeck (piano) and Outlane Singers directed by Suzanne Smelt. Programme will include Faure Requiem. Tickets in advance £6 or £8 on the door. Accompanied children FREE (ticket required) Send s.a.e & payment to Chris Seller, 21a West End Lane, Horsforth. LS18 5JP

MUSIC AT THE GROVE METHODIST CHURCH HORSFORTH

Town Street, Horsforth, LS18 4RJ Sunday 18th May at 3pm. Craig Ogden the star of the classical guitar and Classic FM will give a recital. Tickets are already in demand at £8 in advance (£10 at the door) ONLY 300 will be available so early application is suggested. Accompanied children FREE. Send s.a.e & payment to Chris Seller, 21a West End Lane, Horsforth. LS18 5JP

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.

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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

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

Get Fit Stay Fit

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

Wednesday 2pm-3pm £5 per session.

Enquiries: 0113 2738640

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

New Players Wanted - The Friday Night Football Club

A veteran's club playing mildly competitive social football on the new 3G pitch at Carnegie, Headingley. Players range in age from mid-20s to mid-60s and abilities from fair to middling.

Enquiries: adam.john.lowe@ntlworld.com

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).

FAMILIES & CHILDREN On Stage Theatre Arts Academy

The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square LS2 3AD Saturday afternoons. Musical Theatre, Drama Courses and Productions for 5-18 year olds. NEW - ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds.

Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

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

Rawdon Library, Micklefield Park LS19 6DF. Thursday 10:30 – 11:00am.

Children under 5 Welcome Enquiries: 0113 3910440

Tiny Outdoor Explorers (age 2-5 year olds)

TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP Commences again from 13th January 2014, 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

GREEN FINGERS Flower Arranging

Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5 2AB 1st Thursday of the month 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Beginners Welcome.

Enquiries: Kath Hall 0113 2752436

Horsforth In Bloom

Horsforth Museum, The Green, LS18 5JB The first meeting in 2014 will be on 1st February at 10am in Horsforth Museum. 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. Tuesday 11th Feb at 8pm David & Olive Peel give an illustrated talk “The story so far” about their allotment. Free entry, all welcome.

miscellaneous Bramhope Market

Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope, LS16 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am – 1pm. Fresh Fruit & Veg, good food, home baking & crafts.

Bramhope Methodist Church

Saturday 1st February 2014 7.30pm – Happy New Year Dinner Delicious home cooked three course dinner with professional entertainment from Judith Hibbert. Booking essential-Tickets just £17.50 – Telephone 267 2906 or 267 8169

CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET

The Old Grammar School, Manor Square, Otley, LS21 3AY Last Sunday of the month, 9am-3pm Chippendale's Indoor market is a market run inside the gallery. With over 15 traders selling anything from jams, pickles, chilled meats and crafts its well worth visiting.

DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR

Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street, LS21 3AN Sunday 26th January 9.30am-1pm. Designer Craft Fair and Farmers Market morning – and enjoy a Fairtrade drink and delicious snack at our Community Cafe. Free entry

Leeds Feline Friends

PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES We are rehoming some of our cats and kittens, in January and February.

Can you give one of our rescue cats a safe and loving home well away from a busy road? Please take a look on www. leedsfelinefriends.org.uk / 0113 2160593 mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

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BUY PHOTOS FEATURED IN COVERED Photographer Ivor Hughes has been with Covered since edition 2 in early 2011 and in that time has photographed several hundred community events and personalities throughout our areas of distribution - all around the ring road between Bramley and Garforth, out to Otley and Ilkley and more recently in Leeds City Centre. He has at last started to make those and other images available online - via ivorhughes. com. Starting with this issue’s images, he is creating a back

Ready for the off. One of Ivor Hughes’ images at the 2013 Otley Cycle Race

catalogue of selected Covered images and events – available as high quality photographic prints or hi-res downloads. The

files will include otherwise unpublished images, so why not take a peep from time to time?

They will be in the “events” file.

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GREG MULHOLLAND MP: SHOP LOCAL Shortly before Christmas the Government announced that 30 million people in the UK are in work, more than ever before. Here in Leeds North West, over half of the local businesses that replied to my Business Survey said that they had taken on a new employee in the last year. This is fantastic news and proves that the economy is gradually growing not just nationally, but here on our doorstep too.

So what can we do to help encourage this growth?

I’m sure you’ve all heard about the importance of shopping locally and the untold benefits that this brings. Increasingly we seem to have forgotten about our local high street here in the UK as it’s often easier to stay at home and shop online. However, there are many campaigns developing which hope to lure shoppers back to the local high street again.

Events like Small Business Saturday are vital to our local economy. Originally from the US, Small Business Saturday is a grass-roots campaign that

encourages people to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities, both on the Saturday and beyond. Many shops in the area participated in this event. However, I feel the need to stress how vital it is to remember that we mustn’t only shop locally on Small Business Saturday, we must endeavour to do so every day of the year. As a member of the Parliamentary Small Shops Group I believe that we need to support the local businesses on our doorsteps in order to see our community blossom.

We are so lucky to have such a wide variety of excellent independent enterprises in our local area and they rely on our support all year round.

2014 is looking promising for businesses in our area.

For further updates on this and other local issues please join my email list via my website, www.gregmulholland.org

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STUART ANDREW MP The start of a new year often brings a sense of hope and change for the future and many find themselves looking forward to the coming months however, this year will also be one for people to look back and commemorate the events of 100 years ago.

On the 4th of August 1914 Britain declared war on Germany and this worldwide conflict not only claimed the lives of millions of people but it was also a turning point in history that had a huge impact on everyone from that day and beyond. Even now, 100 years later, our family history, our local communities and even our societies are indirectly influenced by the way World War One changed the world forever and now it’s time for us to remember and get involved.

For instance, the Heritage Lottery Fund are funding community projects that aim to help people learn more about the war. They are making up to £1million

HORSFORTH TOWN COUNCIL A Happy New Year to everyone!

The Council welcomes the new councillor for the Broadfields ward. The by-election in December followed the resignation of John Hardcastle due to ill health. John's many exploits as the driver of the "red minibus" are well known. His social and professional skills as a councillor will be missed.

The Council is currently focussing on meeting the spending needs within the agreed budgets.

Councillors are very aware of this, and are actively asking for sponsorship for 2014. If you or your company would like to participate in events provided by the Council, then please contact the Town Clerk. These events may include the Council’s continued sponsorship of the Summer Season of Bands in the Park.

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a year available for small community grants as part of the First World War: Then and Now programme in which amounts from £3000 up to £10,000 can be applied for in order to enable groups in the UK to conserve, explore and share First World War heritage and deepen their understanding of the impact of the conflict. Successful projects will include: • • • • •

Researching, identifying and recording local heritage.

Creating a community archive or collection.

Developing new interpretation of heritage through exhibitions, trails, smartphone apps etc.

Researching, writing and performing creative material based on heritage sources.

Conserving and finding out more about war memorials.

I would like to encourage as many people as possible to apply for grants and truly help our communities remember the sacrifice and bravery showed by so many who gave their lives for the sake of a better future for us all.

For more information on the HLF grants please visit: http://www.hlf.org.uk/ThenAndNow

The Community and Environment Committee is also working with the wider community, and Leeds City Council, to develop a permanent reminder of all those women and men who have taken part in the many conflicts of the past century. This will be a garden which will grow over the next four years, and will be a commemoration of their sacrifices.

Since its beginnings, the Council has kept a strong tradition of working for the good of all Horsforth residents. In growing for the future, the Council encourages local people to work with the Council to achieve the best for Horsforth.

Let us all work together, in a Spirit of Goodwill and co-operation, for all that we value in Horsforth.

Jude Arbuckle Chair Horsforth Town Council.

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St Paul’s Church Christmas Fair The Christmas Fair at St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood, on 7 December made a very encouraging £944, which will go towards the upkeep of the church.

Equally importantly, it was a wonderful community event and very well supported. The church hall was buzzing from start to finish as all ages snapped up bargains from the dozen stalls. There were games, including marbles and push-penny, a raffle, quizzes and competitions to name a doll and a clown. Santa got off to a slow start, but made up for it later as eager children were still queuing when the doors were about to close. The coffee bar in the adjoining Jubilee Room was busy throughout.

Covered’s photographer turned up unannounced, having spotted an eye-catching sign on the roadside, but was given a warm welcome

by Rev Linda Ludkin, Associate Priest in charge of St Paul’s. She paid tribute to the church’s social committee, who organise parish events, and to the willing band of church members who “muck in” to help with the practicalities the evening before and on the day.

Events planned for 2014 include a table top sale and a barbecue.

Covered will bring you details of these and any other events.

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Corban (10) and Alicia (7) were very happy with their visit to Santa

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Finance Matters In this column Editor Chris Barnham investigates financial issues that might affect the residents of this area.

Are pensions flawed? The simple answer is yes, but like many things with inherent flaws the more important question is over whether you have viable alternatives. Just like every other financial question the use of pensions involves a trade off, in this case between the very welcome tax reliefs and the not so welcome restrictions on liquidity.

The government wants to you invest in pensions so they give you back the income tax you would have paid, but only if you agree that at least 75% of the money you invest will be used to give you an income in later life (if you die before then of course the whole amount, including the basic rate tax relief, is returned to your beneficiaries).

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How do you turn a pension into an income? Either through drawdown plans (themselves very restricted and often unsuitable for the average pot) or through buying an annuity, which fixes your income at a time when it may or may not be ideal to do so.

Pensions therefore have drawbacks and restrictions, but then again like other financial questions it’s never really just about the money, it is about you. Nobody will or can work forever, so what happens when you don’t or can’t? It’s not an area to be scared of or feel embarrassed about because it happens to everyone.

The key is to take time to learn about your options with somebody whose advice you can trust.

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NEWS FROM SAFE HAVEN Once upon a time, in the bible, all of the people therein suddenly stepped out from its pages and said ‘why us, why now and why so many?; God said because I chose you, you had no say in it but I had to choose someone to say the things I needed saying.

Have you an ear to listen to the many sayings that are out there today , or are you bored with so much wit and enthusiasm. Do you wish for a new day when someone will step forward with a new awakening cry of despair thrown entirely out of the window…at last! But finally I say to you all… have an ear to listen, it will be worth it in the end.

A compass has many sides does it not? Have you considered it may not show you the entire truth in its reading of today’s events. A man stands at the beginning of every year with his tongue in his cheek and considers…’what will I make of this a new year, a new start… but with the old interpretations still in full view’ Stop and listen ...throw away

what you know and consider the stars, they never change but that which is for told for them to do... so do likewise, melt into what’s already designed for you to grow into by a master artist’ already unrecognisable by many, but gradually accepted by some who are leaning towards a new beginning for a new people to come forth to make a difference.

Go back therefore old men of the bible go back and settle back into the plan designed for you so that we here can fulfil ours and all that’s meant to be can be performed by mortal men once again.

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Heart of Mine - Maria Muldaur Sings Love Songs of Bob Dylan Ivor Hughes reviews Maria Muldaur’s 2006 album As special guest star, Maria Muldaur shared lead vocals with Beverley Skeete at The Rythm Kings’s recent appearance at Leeds Grand Theatre. They were equals. Skeete belted out the noisy numbers, Muldaur sang the mellow – including her only UK chart hit from the seventies, Midnight at the Oasis.

The song remains better known than her, by name.

The fact that it got only to number 21 in the UK charts, 6 in US, suggests that neither she nor the song received proper recognition in the popular charts – though her delivery in November’s showed that both she and the song had stood the test of time.

I spoke with Maria Muldaur during the interval; “I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth of the reception here in Britain” – perhaps she hadn’t realised that many of the audience were receiving her as a debutante, wondering why they hadn’t heard more of her in the past. Wondering what I should take away as a memento, and quite unfamiliar with her works, I took a soft option – Love Songs of Bob Dylan.

The songs are Dylan but the album is certainly not. Muldaur, though famous in US as a blues and American roots music singer, has a gentle delivery that suggests a classical or gospel music background – she is also a violinist. The arrangements are entirely different. For example, the introduction of Stay Baby Stay (a corruption of the title of Dylan’s biggest UK hit) is unrecognisable. You only realise what you’re listening to when you actually hear the words – as opposed to Dylan’s mumbling drawl.

Only when you recognise that this is indeed Maria Muldaur at her very best, not “Tonight, Matthew, I’m going to be Bob Dylan”, do you appreciate the album’s beauty. Maybe second time round. But if you like mood music then there will be a third and fourth. Finally, diehard Dylan fans shouldn’t view this as sacrilege. Maria Muldaur, then Maria D’Amato, was very much part of the same Greenwich Village music scene of the sixties. Her recollection of him is included in Scorsese’s biopic No Direction Home. And, as she told a captivated Leeds audience, “My voice is in better shape than Bob’s right now.”

Maria Muldaur kindly dedicated this copy of her album to the readers of Covered with “Love from The Oasis”. To win it, just let us know which sixties guitar legend transformed Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower almost beyond recognition in 1968. MMCD, Covered, Butonia House, Clayton Wood Close LS16 6QE

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En Garde!

Leeds Fencing Club was founded in 1969 under its original name of Nelson Fencers, Harry Nelson being a coach at the time. It has around 50 members aged between 12 and 65 (though no upper age limit).

Around a third are female. The club itself has enjoyed many successes Four current members have fenced internationally, six for the county and many enter national age group events.

It was club treasurer Moya McNamara who kindly invited Covered to one of their training sessions and competition evenings at Kirkstall Leisure Centre.

Moya, the club’s longest serving member, retired from her job in environmental health with LCC in 2005 and is a member of the British Veterans team. She recently represented UK at the Veterans World Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. Last year she won two gold medals and two silver at the Commonwealth Veterans Championships in Singapore – these in addition to numerous other national and international honours won over the

A coaching session. Thirteen year old Ethan Wong pressing his own point home on coach Glenn Cooper.

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years. Both Moya and her partner, coach John Crouch, are involved in the organisation fencing events at national level. As if that wasn’t enough, Moya’s retirement gave her more time to devote to their other joint interests – walking, scuba diving and bell ringing.

The club runs regular beginners courses throughout the year, tailored for those either new to the sport or wishing to refresh their basic fencing skills.

Each course usually lasts 7 - 8 weeks. All the basic equipment needed is provided and all coaches have BAF or BFA coaching qualifications. Cost for a beginners course is £62.80 or £54.40 with a Leeds Card.

Barwick in Elmet’s very own Action Woman. Moya McNamara enjoys walking, scuba diving and bell ringing when not adding to her haul of national and international fencing honours.

The club accommodates and encourages wheelchair fencing.

Leeds Fencing Club is based at Kirkstall Leisure Centre, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds LS5 3BE and meets on Monday evenings. leedsfencing.co.uk or Karen Garvie, club secretary, on 0113 2742262.

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Leeds Trinity University Goes Public On the evening of 11 December, and in the first meeting of its kind, Leeds Trinity University opened its doors to local residents and business community.

The forum was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Margaret House, who opened the forum by welcoming attendees. Professor House and members of the university’s management team gave presentations outlining recent developments at the campus, taking stock of where the university now stood and outlined its vision, and developments, for the future. In particular, an intention to increase student numbers at the University from the existing 3250 to some 4000, gradually and over the next ten years. The team also emphasised the university’s economic contribution to the community – by way of jobs and business support, and the additional local expenditure those generated.

Though the presentations were appreciated by all present, the “any questions” session opened by Professor House must have come as a surprise, as most of the concerns raised were outside the scope of the presentations and were indeed news to Professor House herself. Residents from the immediate vicinity complained quite strongly about an apparent lack of consultation over the proposals to build additional student accommodation, light pollution from the perimeter lighting, student and pizza delivery noise late at night and during outdoor summer parties, overspilling bins near the highway and noise from the on-site private nursery reaching nuisance level. One resident complained about being abused after asking some footballkicking students to be quieter in her street.

It wasn’t apparent at the meeting just how many of these grievances had been aired in the past, nor with whom – several local councillors at the meeting were busy taking notes and engaged with residents immediately afterward. In a partial response, at least to complaints about student noise, Professor House was able to report that the university had now enlisted mentors in each of the campus Halls of Residence to work with students and ensure that they consider their neighbours at all times. She said that she had found the meeting informative and hoped to run more –

Professor Margaret House opened the meeting. Many of the questions asked by residents weren’t quite what she had been expecting.

Still on good speaking terms – Professor House with some councillors and residents immediately after the meeting

maybe twice a year, the next possibly in the summer.

She also undertook to engage and involve the local community in all discussions, “looking forward to working with them closely in the future.”

With the Christmas holidays and student absences, it is far too soon to gauge how many of the resident’s concerns, and those relayed by their councillors, have been addressed. This meeting has been announced as the first of many about community collaboration and developments on campus. If you would like to become involved, or have comments over and above those reported here, then please contact Sarah Clayton on s.clayton@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Covered magazine would also like to hear your views info@covered-magazine.net

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PADD HAIR STUDIO Andrea Petrou

From as far back as she can remember, Andrea Petrou dreamed of becoming a hairdresser and, following years of hard work and extensive training, went on to realise her dream and is now an influential hairdresser owning her own salon, Padd Hair Studio in Adel, Leeds.

Welcoming clients is something that comes naturally to Andrea who, along with her wonderfully creative and experienced staff, is attentive and considerate to every person that steps through her doors.

From a modest trim to a dramatic hairstyle change in style and colour, Andrea and her team work wonders each and every day offering an array of hair treatments using the finest Paul Mitchell products.

Padd Hair Studio is a Paul Mitchell Signature Salon!

You’re in safe hands at Padd with Andrea who has worked in the industry for three decades and is supported by an incredible team. They include talented and tenacious Jackie who was the previous owner of Padd, which started life in Moseley Woods, before Andrea took on the challenge and bought the business from her seven years ago. Maria is Padd’s longest standing member, with 25 years’ service and possesses a wealth of experience and has seen many changes through the years. Gabrielle specialises in wedding and occasion hair and previously worked at Funks in Headingley.

Visit Padd Hair Studio and you will be sure of a warm welcome from Andrea and her highly qualified team that possess a wealth of experience in a modern, professionally run and recently renovated salon.

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