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Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Many readers will now be counting down the days until the kids are back at school. I can almost hear a collective sigh of relief from parents and grandparents who’ve spent recent weeks juggling keeping the kids happy with other commitments. You might then be interested in our education feature and the advertisers who have supported it. You’ll find ideas and inspiration for keeping the kids minds sharp and active. You might remember last month we ran a short article asking for information on a ‘street artist’ photographer Ivor Hughes had snapped in Leeds city centre? We were subsequently called and emailed by a number of people giving us details. More importantly, the artist himself came forward to tell us his story. We’ve included the outcome in this month’s edition. This month you may notice some changes to the way we feature our advertisers. We first toyed with the idea of running classified pages back in editions 3, 4 and 5, many moons ago. At that time we decided to shelve the idea, as we didn’t have enough advertisers to populate the lists! We are now trusted to carry ads for over 360 businesses across our 6 publications so have decided to re-instate the classifieds. I hope you will find it a pleasing change and that it will make finding reliable local businesses much easier for you. As always, your feedback on changes is most welcome so let me know what you think about this and other aspects of Covered. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 10/09/14 and the advertising deadline is 12/09/14. Until next month,

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Covered Edition 41 / SEPTEMBER 2014 Contents

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Leventhorpe Vineyard When picturing a banquet attended by royalty, it’s probably fair to say that most people wouldn’t imagine the wine served to be from Yorkshire, let alone from Leeds. But that’s exactly what happened in February 2013 when Leventhorpe’s Madeleine Angevine 2010 was served at a reception and dinner hosted by The Worshipful Company of Vintners in the City of London, with HRH The Duchess of Cornwall in attendance.

Leventhorpe Vineyard must be one of Leeds’ best kept secrets. This multi award-winning 5 acre site was established by George and Janet Bowden as a commercially producing single estate vineyard in 1985, making it one of the few within the city’s boundaries. Not that George seems keen to boast about the many awards and accolades, he’s just happy doing his thing.

When I first arrive, I find George relaxing in the shade at the bottom of the site. On such a beautifully sunny day this puzzles me a little, until we venture higher up, amongst the vines. The heat and humidity hits me and it’s like being instantly transported to the warmer climes of Italy or Southern France and the story behind George buying this field becomes apparent. In a former

life, George was a chemistry teacher and it was on a snowy trip to an examination board meeting that he had driven past the field and noticed how its southfacing slope had caught the sun, allowing the snow to melt before that of the surrounding fields. This sheltered slope now helps protect the vines against spring frosts, and the well-drained, hungry soil is free-draining and warms quickly. The site is between 18 and 26 metres above sea level and the soil is sandy loam overlying sand and broken sandstone which also leads down to the River Aire, thus aiding drainage. Rumour has it that George used to teach his former pupils how to make wine in an attempt to make chemistry more interesting. It’s a practice which wouldn’t, perhaps, be allowed in schools today but it’s this knowledge which landed him this prime site when it happened to come up for auction several years later.

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Of course, wine growing in Yorkshire is not new. The Cistercian monks of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds and the Benedictines at St Mary’s Abbey, York, had been making wine successfully up to the 16th century. One of the many facts I learnt whilst wandering the vines with George. In fact, it would be easy to mistake this

friendly chap as a former history teacher as he reveals fact after fact about the history of the area and the influence of the Romans upon it. The influence is ongoing, it would seem, as the motto emblazoned onto Leventhorpe’s bottles is ‘pretium victoriae’, which originates from a comment made by Tacitus to justify the

monetary cost of conquering Britain. Loosely translated, it means “worth the cost’ or ‘worth the effort’, a phrase which seems suited to George since all of his hard ward and ambition is now paying off. George first developed a taste for wine whilst working in California in the late 1960’s and it would be some years before he realised his dream of actually making wine. Now others are following the example set by George and Janet and there are other Yorkshire vineyards to be found, mainly in the Vale of York. George seems to largely maintain the vineyard himself. Janet takes care of the administrative side of things. There is no website and there are no mobile phones to be found here, just George and his vines. That is until harvesting time, when a trusty team of local housewives and elderly gentlemen descend to help pick the fruit. All of the wines produced at Leventhorpe

“Leventhorpe Vineyard relies heavily on word of mouth and recommendations and if you’d like to do your bit to support local business, whilst treating yourself to a nice bottle over a meal, or celebrating with a bottle of sparkling, then Leventhorpe wines can be found in local stockists.”

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vineyards to be found, mainly in the Vale of York. George seems to largely maintain the vineyard himself. Janet takes care of the administrative side of things. There is no website and there are no mobile phones to be found here, just George and his vines. That is until harvesting time, when a trusty team of local housewives and elderly gentlemen descend to help pick the fruit. All of the wines produced at Leventhorpe are made in the vineyard in which they are grown and the purpose built winery enables control of the wine making process, in turn preserving the wines’ unique character and identity. The wines are given a long fermentation to preserve nose and delicacy and I’m told that the Madeleine Angevine will last for quite a while, once opened, which contradicts information given for other box standard white wines. It’s a rich and varied wine, with a new flavour leaping out with every delicate mouthful; fruity apricots and peaches initially,

followed by fennel and a slight smoky aftertaste. There are also reds and a rose, and the Leventhorpe Sparkling has attracted a lot of attention too, with its complex apple and biscuit flavours, whilst TV wine guru and author Oz Clarke is a big fan of the Seyval 2001, singling it out in a blind taste test. Chef Rick Stein has also heaped praise upon the vineyard, which he recommended in his guide. In fact, the list of recommendations goes on and on… Wines of the Week in the Daily Telegraph 2006, Financial Times 2007, The Independant, features in the BBC’s Countryfile magazine as well as Olive and Decanter magazines. And in July 2007, Leventhorpe received an official visit from HRH The Duke of Kent in connection with the pioneering work made in terms of the reintroduction of commercial wine growing to Yorkshire. Leventhorpe Vineyard relies heavily on word of mouth and recommendations and if you’d

like to do your bit to support local business, whilst treating yourself to a nice bottle over a meal, or celebrating with a bottle of sparkling, then Leventhorpe wines can be found in local stockists. These include Latitude in Leeds, Cairns and Hickey Wines in Leeds and also Fodder in Harrogate. And if you fancy visiting the vineyard itself for a tasting, don’t expect to find a chateau but more of a deluxe, though perfectly adequate, shed. But hey… this is Yorkshire, after all. Leventhorpe welcomes visitors and are open most days, though it is best to check beforehand if travelling a distance. Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm Sunday: Noon to 4pm. Contact Details: Leventhorpe Vineyard Bullerthorpe Lane Woodlesford. LS26 8AF tel: 0113 2889088 email: info@leventhorpevineyard.co.uk

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Buy local, buy seasonal – game on! Lishman’s of Ilkley For some four decades, Lishman’s butchers in Ilkley have been providing superb quality meat and meat products. These days, the range is vast – including an array of ovenready meals and cooked meats and pies. Pies and sausages have won a slew of awards and David Lishman has led a team of butchers competing in the TriNations Challenge, an annual event pitting Britain against Australia and New Zealand. NZ are current champions, but David is hoping to lead a revenge attack in due course... The watchword is quality and food miles are at a minimum. Meat is sourced locally and the knowledgeable staff can fill you in. All meat products and dishes are made on the premises by experts; David Lishman sees butchery as a craft and standards

are high, displaying a profound respect for the raw material. Lishman’s belongs to the Q brand of the best butchers in the country and customer loyalty is strong. The shop has a numbered ticket system for serving – a great idea as it allows customers to browse all the mouth-watering displays instead of standing in a queue. It is doubtless also good for business as this is the place where the “don’t shop when hungry” idea could well have originated! Each day sees a list of specials for sandwiches and picnics and there is a back-up selection of wines and preserves from around the world to complement any choice. Another service offered is a series of butchery courses, letting customers into some trade secrets. Coming up in November, for example, is a session on curing a ham for Christmas. The website, as well as giving masses of detail about the business and its operations, has “how to” sections. Here you can (for example) learn how to joint a chicken or butterfly a leg of lamb for the barbecue, while keeping the shank for braising.

Stuart preparing a tasty sandwich

Seasonal fare is of course what buy local is all about. At Lishman’s just now, you will find salt marsh lamb and game. The lamb comes from the west – over the border in Lancashire – and the game, courtesy of the Glorious Twelfth, from the Yorkshire Moors. A feast in store. Check the website lishmansofilkey.co.uk or lishmansonline.co.uk

Making Friends with Courgettes

after 20). Some of the baste will gather in the bottom and this can be mopped up with ciabatta bread or similar.

Unfamiliar with courgettes? Here’s an easy recipe that won’t break the bank or spoil the rest of the meal

The cost per portion is around 30p and the additional preparation time under 10 minutes. The dish is extremely versatile and can be served cold, as part of a salad. Cheese or cooked bacon can be added before or after. Substitute garlic butter for the oil and lemon, top with parsley et voilà - an inexpensive vegetarian substitute for snails.

Courgettes are small varieties of the marrow family. Unlike the marrow, they don’t need peeling, scraping or stuffing and, being smaller, can be a side dish rather than the backbone of the meal. They have a delicate texture and slightly nutty flavour. They are cheap and easy to grow (too late this year) and remain in season until the first frost. They are popular in Italian cooking, which is why we also know them as zucchini. This recipe is as simple as they come. To make a

If you’ve never tried courgettes at home then this is an easy way to start

small side dish to a roast or any other meal from an oven already running at gas 4 or 5 (180/190C). Top and tail one courgette (around 200g) per two people – or one each if you’re feeling adventurous. Dice into 1 - 2cm cubes. Place in a small bowl and stir in enough olive oil and lemon juice to coat them. Place in a shallow dish, or individual serving dishes. Pop in the oven for 30 minutes (check

The internet has a wealth of more ornate recipes, though some likely to overwhelm the delicate flavour. BBC Radio Leeds’ Joe Maiden offers good advice on varieties, flavours and cultivation in the January 2011 issue of Kitchen Garden (viewable online).

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GET RUGBY FIT! As we move into September it will be one year until the Rugby Union World Cup heads to the UK and, more importantly, the city of Leeds. Elland Road is hosting two games at the World Cup in which fans can see the USA take on both Scotland and Italy. Every major sporting event aims to leave a legacy, when Wimbledon is on tennis courts are taken over, when the Tour De France came to Yorkshire the roads had more cyclists than cars and come the kick of the Rugby World Cup you’ll find yourself wanting to join the nearest team whilst dreaming of having your own World Cup moment. Before that happens though, you’ll need to get fit and ready for the high impact collision sport that is rugby and the good news is, you have a full year to do so! One person that knows exactly what it takes to get ready for elite competition is England Women’s Rugby U20s winger, Emma Harbage, and she has some top tips to help get you in the shape of your life. A typical day of training for Emma when at an England training camp sees her

spending 12+ hours each day tackling anything and everything from hydration testing to video analysis – of course this isn’t expected of you! However, the physical training you will do is very similar but will require dedication and discipline; two things the sport is famous for. Emma, who is also a Fitness Instructor at Trinity Fitness, states that the main areas needed to be worked on are speed, conditioning, strength and power. Speed and conditioning can be improved by applying sessions suitable for each specific area. Conditioning requires you to work at maximum intensity with a short rest whereas speed training requires maximum intensity over short distances with maximum rest, focusing on technique. Strength and power can be developed in the gym by doing weight training and body weight exercises but all of these skills will further develop by playing the sport itself. Emma recommends that you work on all of the above areas as part of a balanced training programme to see weekly improvements on each section, however, training without the right

nutrition is a recipe for disaster. All athletes, even amateurs, require a healthy balanced diet which includes, high intakes of protein for recovery and growth, carbohydrates for energy and fruits and vegetables to aid general good health. After any intense session, Emma recommends consuming a high protein snack or protein shake to aid the recovery process and, as with all exercise, issues a reminder that hydration is of optimum importance. If an athlete is not suitably hydrated then their performance will suffer, their strength and speed will be dramatically affected and fatigue will set in significantly quicker. It is also important to rehydrate after exercising too not just during, as you need to replace fluid and minerals lost through sweat. It may be a year until the world cup, but the benefits of playing rugby and joining a team are endless. Don’t wait until the hype sets in, get involved, get in the shape of your life and reap the rewards now. Written by Daniel Roberts (@DannyRoberts74)

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EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION A significant percentage of our lives are spent in education. Thus, it's important to get the most out of education by making younger people's journey through it a smooth, stressfree, and most importantly an enjoyable experience. We are all unique and learn at our own pace, and there are numerous institutes which will nourish younger people's blossoming capabilities, guide them while they grow, and provide supplementary support for those who need that little extra stimulation to achieve their full potential.

experience with private education in a Telegraph article - stated that: "What seems even more vital than education is that a child enjoys their school days and grows up as an individual, rather than being stuck in a system that treats children as numbers and awards merit on exam results."

For facilitating their development, independent schooling will prove successful if you discover an institute dedicated to its pupils' progress. The structure of classes and methods of teaching are often more organized, which streamlines students' learning, more disciplinary to prevent bullying and other anti-social issues, and smaller classes means students have a better opportunity to receive attention from their tutor.

For those students who need a little extra guidance, there are several opportunities available for extracurricular tutoring, particularly for English and maths. Children are the future, so it is always worth investing in their education and improving their understanding of key subjects, which will alleviate feelings of confusion, boost their self-esteem, and aid their success.

Moreover, private institutes often offer numerous extracurricular opportunities, such as music, dancing, clubs, sports, and art. This will not only increase the breadth of students' abilities, but will also provide them with the chance to interact with other students outside of studious classrooms and develop their social skills, which will be immensely beneficial for almost every career choice. Most importantly, students will gain confidence and learn to express themselves creatively. Many independent schools resolve to preserve pupils' unique personalities and nourish their passions. Jane Archer - who commented on her

If your child is struggling with Maths or English in school, the knock-on effect to their general confidence, and other subjects, can be obvious. Kip McGrath offers excellent tutoring for both primary and secondary students in various subjects, and also provide preparation for SATs and GCSEs. Their free educational assessment will pinpoint areas where students can improve and develop an individual learning programme, offering students the best learning process possible: one which caters to their individual learning style. It is Kip McGrathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to improve pupilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; confidence, self-worth, and most importantly help them achieve their full potential.

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Likewise, Kumon’s aim is “for each and every child to become an independent, advanced learner, with a positive attitude to study.” Their motto is that learning is for the long run and believe that children have extraordinary, untapped potential. Kumon approaches each child as an individual and helps them develop their maths and English skills, which will benefit children’s academic years as a whole and pave the way for a bright future. With a primary and secondary education that cultivates their talents, students will be ready to recognise their Mixed Classes for ages 6 months to 5 years in Adel, Alwoodley, Farsley, Headingley, Horsforth, Otley & Roundhay

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potential and whether they’d like to advance their capabilities in further education, for which there are many opportunities across the city. Those considering an academic route have some of the country’s best options available to them. Leeds University, Leeds Met (soon to be renamed Leeds Beckett) and Leeds Trinity University are all highly regarded institutions. For more practical learning, Leeds City College and Leeds College of Building offer excellent vocational courses.

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LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION

National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a range of events throughout the year. From October to March we have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/tea and biscuits. To join is only £8 per year and everyone is welcome. Enquiries:anneebell19@aol.cpm

LEEDS FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)

Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402

BURLEY WILDLIFE GROUP

Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley in Wharfedale 1st Sunday of every month 10am-1pm. New members please call ahead. Promoting the conservation and management of wildlife areas in the village, also advice on wildlife issues. Enquires: Peter Riley 01943 862916

ILKLEY SOROPTIMISTS

2nd &4th Thursday 7.30pm, Clarke Foley Centre ‘Every Voice Counts’ Be part of a local, national and global group of women committed to improving the lives of women and children worldwide. Speakers, projects, support and friendship. Take the step www.sigbi.org/ilkley

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 http://www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

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

Meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30, at the Pomegranate Cafe on Great George St, Leeds. LS1 3BR. Just turn up to join us. @LeedsFoE

LEEDS CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP

Convenor/Tutor Professor Bill Jones St George's Centre, Great George street, Leeds LS1 3BR. Dates: Each Thursday from 2 October – 4 December 2014 (ten sessions)10.30 – 12.30 Fee £90 Keep your brain active and gain in-depth insights into current affairs at home and abroad via 10 weekly briefings and discussions. For more information and booking form contact bill.jones@sky.com or Glynis Sandwith at gmsandwith@yahoo. co.uk. (07765 641297).

LEEDS FELINE FRIENDS

PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES We are rehoming some of our cats and kittens.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 2160593mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

LEEDS RSPB GROUP

Do you like to watch the birds in your garden and want to know more? We are a friendly group open to anyone with an interest in nature. Monthly evening meetings from September to April with a wide range of illustrated talks. Popular monthly coach trips to nature reserves and other wildlife-rich places in the North of England, as well as local bird walks in spring. Our events are open to all. For more details check out our website at www.rspb.org.uk/groups/leeds or e-mail rspbleeds@googlemail.com.

MERCURY MOVIE MAKERS

Mercury Movie Makers invites would be film makers or owners of camcorders to come along to see how we operate. Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm @ Rawdon Conservative Club, Rawdon LS19 6NL. Friendly and unbiased advice on equipment and help with video problems are just two of the advantages of being connected with this well established club. See our website on www. mercurymoviemakers.com

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

Club meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm at Otley Town Partnership Rooms, Mercury Row, Otley. Visitors are very welcome, regardless of experience. From September to July a series of competitions are interspersed with illustrated talks and training for photographic techniques. www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

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 OTLEY CHEVIN

Monday evenings 7.30pm at the Chevin Country Park Hotel. New members welcome for more information contact Andrew Lund 01943 603979

ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION

Meetings held each 3rd Saturday in the month at New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG at 1400hrs. A chance to meet with other RA Veterans over a drink and take part in the many outings and visits both socially and military. Membership is open to all three branches of the Armed Services(Navy, Army & Air Force. For further information please contact: Ian Williams. 01924 496587 or email: williams40reg@btinternet.com

ROYAL MILITARY POLICE ASSOCIATION.

West Yorkshire branch meet at the Pudsey British Legion Club, Robin Lane, LS28 7BR on the first Thursday in every month @ 7.30pm. Ex Redcaps welcome. Further information call Eric Boddy: 01943 873909

THE THURSDAY GROUP, ILKLEY

Outside The Box Café, 2 Bridge Lane, Ilkley LS29 9HN. 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.00 pm. A friendly social and charity fundraising group for men and ladies meeting for speakers, meals out, bowling nights, theatre visits. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries: Rose 01943 817827 or Shirley 01943 609997

THE YORKSHIRE FAR EAST VETERANS GROUP

New Headingley Club, St Michaels Road, Headingley, LS6 3BG. Meet 2nd Tuesday of each month. 12.30pm for 1pm start. We are a new group and we welcome any member or ex member and civilian ancillary who have served in the Far East at any time. Enquiries to Secretary Eddie Seville: 0113 2637583

WHARFEDALE & DISTRICT AEROMODELLER’S CLUB

Salem Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale. First Friday of each month 8pm. Control-line flying each Sunday. Juniors and beginners welcome Enquiries: Chairman Jeff Smith 0113 260 3557

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Sports, Health & Wellbeing 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) Open to both Type 1, Type 2 and parents and carers. 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

GOOD NEIGHBOURS BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

For those in need of transport (to get to hospital or clinic, for example). If anyone can offer help with providing transport to hospitals and clinics please let Gail know. Drivers are called upon about once every 4 months, and are reimbursed for their journeys and parking. Please call Gail if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Burley-in-Wharfedale residents only. Enquiries: Gail Boole – 01943 862388

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

ILKLEY BADMINTON CLUB

Mondays: Gyhll Royd School Ilkley Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7HW. Thursdays: St. Mary’s Bradford Road, Menston LS29 6AE Not for beginners but the club are pleased to develop people who meet minimum playing standards. Friendly and competitive matches Enquiries: Ian Campbell, Club Secretary 07721 978143

GREEN FINGERS FRIENDS OF LAWNSWOOD CEMETERY ACTION DAYS

First Saturday of every month to help tidy the cemetery. Under the supervision of a Parks & Countryside Ranger, Meet 10am in the main car park (on Otley Road). Tools & hot drinks provided. Details: friendsoflawnswoodcemetery@yahoo.co.uk or Alan Mann (Secretary) 07901656886

LEEDS COELIAC GROUP

We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Next social event is on Friday 26th September 2014 at 7.00 pm. Gluten-Free Tasting Evening at COOK North Leeds, 331 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6QD. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk

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

LEEDS HEALING CENTRE

The Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6 1QF. Healing by healers trained with The Healing Trust (NFSH) aids relaxation and promotes wellbeing. Fridays 11am- 2.30pm. Donations appreciated. www.leedshealingcentre.org tel. 07985121810.

LOWER WHARFEDALE RAMBLERS

Lower Wharfedale Ramblers invite walkers who are not members of Ramblers to join them for four summer weekend walks - within the Lower Wharfedale area – on a Saturday or Sunday in August. Each walk (starting at 10.00am) will be approximately 10 miles long. Full details of times and dates on our website at www. lowerwharfedaleramblers.co.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

OTLEY TOWN FC

Looking for new players to join. Old Showground, Pool Road, Otley Saturdays 1pm & Tuesday for training 7pm. Enquiries: 07951 278440

YOGA CLASSES – 1st CLASS FREE!!

Tuesdays: 7pm-8.30pm, The Crystal Temple, Low Green, Rawdon, LS19 6HB & Fridays: 12.30pm-2pm, Adel Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ De-stress & feel uplifted with Dynamic Flowing Dru Yoga. The perfect way to a healthy body and calm mind. To book your place or for more info call Jane 01943 465230 or jaohalloran@yahoo.co.uk

FAMILIES & CHILDREN GUISELEY CHATTERBOOKS

Guiseley Library, Otley Road LS20 8AH First Tuesday of every month 3:45 – 4:45 pm, book group for children aged 7 to 10 years old. All welcome. Free to join. Enquiries: 01943 872675

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

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. ‘Little Stars’ introductory course for 3 to 5 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 2628033 www.onstagetheatrearts.co.uk

looking ahead CONCERT AT THE QUEENS HALL IN BURLEY IN WHARFEDALE

Saturday 4th October 7pm with proceeds benefiting the Parkinsons Charity . Featuring Fairfax singers and White Rose Barbershop Tickets £10 including drink on arrival. Enquiries Paul & Corine Thuilliez on 01943-863722 thuilliez@burley. orangehome.co.uk

PUDSEY CIVIC HALL SATURDAY 10th Annual Transport Collectors Fair 25th October 10am to 4pm admission £1 100 stalls selling all manner of transport memorabilia Contact: Barry Rennison 0113 2363695 Email: rennison@cc-email.co.uk

RAWDON PARISH CHURCH ST PETER Come and join us for a Pet Service Sunday 12 October, 2.00pm - All are welcome (with or without pets)

Miscellaneous LEEDS AND MOORTOWN FURNITURE STORE

The Store which has been running now for almost 30 years is a registered charity that collects donated furniture and, through a raft of voluntary and statutory referral agencies, passes it on to individuals and families in Leeds who are in need. Enquiries:0113 2739727 info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk

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Food, Drink & Farmers Markets BRIGGATE FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET Briggate, Leeds City Centre. 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month 10am-4pm

CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET

Three Hulats Pub, 13 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB. Last Sunday of every month 9am-1pm

CHIPPENDALES INDOOR MARKET

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

DESIGNER CRAFT FAIR

Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN Last Sunday of the month 9.30am-1pm. Lovely handmade crafts, fairtrade tea & coffee & yummy snacks www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

GRASSINGTON FARMERS MARKET

Grassington Village Centre, North Yorkshire, BD23 5LB. 3rd Sunday of every month 9am2.30pm. www.northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

GUISELEY FARMERS MARKET

The Station Pub, 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BH. 3rd Sunday of every month 9am-1.30pm

HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET

Rose Garden, North Lane, LS6 3JJ 2nd Saturday of every month 9am-12.30pm

HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET

St Margarets Primary, Town Street, LS18 5BL. 1st Saturday of every month 9am12.30pm. 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 9am-12.30. www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com

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 home-made biscuits.

OTLEY FARMERS MARKET

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

SKIPTON FARMERS MARKET

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

ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT BURLEY ART CLUB

Parish Centre, 43 Station Rd, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7JL. Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30pm. The group meets on at either the Red Lion or St Mary’s Parish Centre. Enquiries: Greg Learmouth – 01943 864924

BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE FAIRFAX SINGERS

Will bring you an evening of lovely music. Mixed voice choir. Our repertoire includes Songs from the Shows,madrigals,spirituals and other sacred pieces.Now taking bookings for 2015. Please phone 01274597024 01943877464 . www.fairfaxsinger.org.uk

CHIPPENDALE SINGERS

Methodist Church, Walkergate, Otley. Wednesday evenings 7:45-9:30pm. Mixed voice choir with a wide ranging repertoire singing everything from Madrigals to Songs from the Shows as well as Spirituals and other sacred pieces. Occasional vacancies in all parts. If interested please contact chairman@chippendalesingers.co.uk To book the choir contact Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318 www.chippendalesingers.co.uk

COOKRIDGE METHODIST COMMUNITY FILM SOCIETY

The society are now enrolling for a new season of film, commencing October through to April 2015. The films are shown on a giant screen. Doors open at 6:30pm, the film starts 7pm prompt. 7 films @ £20 or 5 films @£17. Details of films from Shirley, telephone 0113 2672464

CRAFTYNUTS

Craft group meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday at The Chestnuts, Burras Lane, Otley, 7 – 9.30. Various crafts, tea and a good laugh. Enquiries: Lynn Barber 01943 466493

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

ILKLEY ART CLUB

The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley. Tuesdays 7.30 pm. There is a full and varied programme and membership is now open. Prospective new members are welcome to go along for a free taster session. Enquiries please email: ilkleyartclub@live. com or tel: Paul Shaw on 07771 754605

ILKLEY CHORAL SOCIETy/ OTLEY CHORAL SOCIETY

St Margaret’s Church, Queens Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QL. Enquiries: Sirje – 07930 329847

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

LEEDS PEOPLE’S CHOIR

Enjoy singing but have not found a choir? Come and join us. We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world.Whilst reading music is useful, we also learn songs by ear. Open to anyone we meet every Wednesday during term time, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Swarthmoor Centre, Woodhouse Square, Leeds. http://www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk.

RAWDON AMNESTY CONCERT SERIES

All events take place in Rawdon’s historic 17thcentury Quaker meetinghouse, an intimate and informal venue in which to enjoy performances by some of the best local professional and amateur actors and musicians. 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.

SCRAPBOOKING

Meet 3rd Friday of the month 1.00 -3.00 memory books and scrapbooks. The Chestnuts, Burras lane, Otley. Enquiries: Lynn Barber 01943 466493

it’s a date If you are holding an event or activity during September please email details to: info@covered-magazine.net to be included in our next publication

ADEL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW

Adel Methodist Church, Holt Lane 30th August open 2.00 pm

CITY BEACH MILLENIUM SQUARE

Up to 31st August. City Beach brings the excitement and fun of the seaside to Leeds city centre for three weeks during the school summer holidays. This urban beach event takes place on Millennium Square and features a wide range of summer activities including a real sand beach, deck chairs, and various seaside or 'end of the pier' games, stalls, rides and attractions. For further details see www.leeds.gov.uk

COOKRIDGE GARDEN CLUB – ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Road 13th September open 2.00 pm

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD - MILLENIUM SQUARE Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep

Street food show where the finest traders will be cooking up a storm to win the public vote in the British Street Food Awards. Entrance to ‘For The Love Of Food’ will include tasters of craft beer/cider/squash chosen specially to match the traders’ menus. For further details see www. fortheloveoffood.co.uk

OTLEY VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA 2014

Sunday 14th September. Knotford Nook, Pool Road, Otley from 10.00am till 4.00pm, over 500 vehicles will be on show, including everything from small push bikes to giant steam engines! Fund raiser for the local Charity, ‘Hang on to a Dream, which raises money for seriously ill children and young people. Punch and Judy, magic shows, face painting, birds of prey, creation area, mountain dogs, stalls, bands etc

ROYAL OPERA – MILLENIUM SQUARE

The Royal Opera’s Rigoletto on Wednesday 17 September, 2014 at 7.30pm. 7.30 -10.15 Free entry. For further details see www.leeds.gov.uk

ST GEMMA’S YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE!

Join St Gemma’s Hospice for their first Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on Friday 5Th September, to climb Yorkshire’s three highest peaks. Staff from Kuta Outdoors and St Gemma’s Hospice will be there to support you. Enjoy some of Yorkshire’s stunning scenery while raising vital funds to support your local Hospice! Visit www.stgemmas3peaks.co.uk or call 0113 218 5559 for more details.

THE FAIRFAX SINGERS IN CONCERT

St Oswalds Church, Leathley Saturday 20th September at 7-30 pm Tickets at the Door. £10 including a glass of wine and light supper. Come and listen to an evening of lovely music. Enquiries: Margaret Ainsley 01943 462261. Rita Swallow 0113 284 2432 www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 11th -14 th September

ALL SAINTS’ PARISH CHURCH, Kirkgate, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3HW A Grade I listed building with parts dating from the 11th century. There is a permanent display of sections of Saxon Crosses found on the site. Historical documents, photographs and rarely seen archive material will be on display. There will be 2 guided tours - one exploring the history of the building and the second entitled "Stories of the Stones - a glimpse into local family history". A new PowerPoint presentation will provide a virtual tour of the tower and its contents with panoramic views of Otley from the top. Church groups will be producing special window decorations. An illustrated quiz sheet will be available to help young people discover the church building and its history. Fri 12 and Sat 13 September: 1000-1630, Sunday 14 September: 1130-1630

CHEVIN FOREST PARK, OTLEY

The White House, Chevin Forest Park, Johnny Lane, Otley, LS21 3JL

Time line and display of the history of the Chevin Forest Park from prehistoric times to the present day. Photographs, maps, personal memories and information compiled through the "Chevin through Time" project. Chevin Forest Wool Project activities for children on Saturday & Sunday. Fri 12 - Sun 14 September: 0900-1500

LEEDS WATERFRONT TOUR

CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL -SWAN STREET LEEDS LS1 6LW

Otley Museum Documentary Archive, Wellcroft House, Crow Lane, Otley, LS21 1TZ. Artefacts, research materials, photographs and documents and an ongoing powerpoint presentation relating to Otley during the First World War. This complements our main exhibition in Otley Core Resource Centre running from 4 August - 11 November 2014. Friday 12 September: 1000-1500, Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600

From a music room above a pub, to the world-famous home of 'The Good Old Days', the City Varieties has welcomed the very best comedians, musicians and performers for nearly 150 years. Now it is your chance to explore! Come and discover how this rare surviving example of a Victorian music hall has been restored to its former glory. Take part in competitions and creative workshops and hear stories from the building's fascinating and often colourful past. The whole family can be entertained with creative workshops, craft activities, treasure trails and competitions. Opening Times: Sunday: 1030-1600 Front of house areas are fully accessible via the new glass lift. Most backstage areas are also accessible. If you need any assistance, please talk to a member of staff. Last entry 15.30.

HISTORIC VILLAGE CENTRE

The Wells, Springfield Road, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9AD A guided walk around the centre of the village illustrating its development from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. (Includes field paths with stiles, muddy in wet conditions). Friday 12 September: Walk 1030. Booking Contact: Jeff Halden. Call: 01943 876713. Email: jeffhalden@hotmail.com

LEEDS GRAND THEATRE AND OPERA HOUSE 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NZ

From the day the doors first opened with a performance of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on 18th November 1878, audiences have kept returning to Leeds Grand Theatre to enjoy performances and events in this beautiful Grade II* listed building. Now it is your chance to come and explore! Competitions, creative workshops, talks and craft activities will be available throughout the day. The whole family can be entertained throughout the day with arts and crafts activities, treasure trails and competitions. Opening Times Sunday: 1030-1600. Most of the theatre is accessible for wheelchair users and buggies via the lifts. Please ask a member of staff for assistance. Last entry at 15.30.

LEEDS KIRKGATE MARKET HERITAGE TOURS

Leeds Kirkgate Market, 34 George Street, LS2 7HY. Leeds Kirkgate Market is one of the biggest indoor markets in Europe and is the birthplace of retail institution Marks and Spencer. Join us on a behind the scenes tour of the market where you can learn about the beautiful architecture and historical significance of this marvelous building. The tour includes access to the normally restricted balconies. You'll never look at Kirkgate Market in the same way again! Opening Times. Thursday and Friday: Tour 1100 & 1400 Pre-booking is required Contact: David Harling Call: 0113 378 1942 Email: david. harling@leeds.gov.uk

17-19 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ. Tour the splendidly regenerated city centre waterfront: historic warehouses, bridges, docks and fine modern architecture. Meet at Leeds Civic Trust, 17/19 Wharf St. Sunday: 1400-1530

LEGACIES OF WAR: Untold Otley Stories 1914 – 1918

OTLEY COURTHOUSE

Courthouse Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3AN. Victorian police house, cell block and magistrates courts, converted in 2004 to an arts and resource centre. Heritage cell and cell corridor preserved. Unique art work based on petty sessions records. Used for 'Heartbeat' series on ITV. Guided tours available. New for 2014 - Courthouse Timeline in cell corridor (funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund) and results of research about Superintendent Warburton and family, living in the police house at the start of the First World War. All three Warburton sons enlisted in early 1915. Victorian games for children aged 6 to 12 years. Event not suitable for children under the age of 6. Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600. Max 6 people per tour/session.

PERSONALITIES OF LEEDS BLUE PLAQUES Leeds Civic Trust, 17-19 Wharf Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7EQ. Hear the stories behind some of the famous people who have shaped our city. Thurs: Walk 1100-1230. MORE BLUE PLAQUES Leeds Town Hall. Friday: Walk 1100-1230

QUEBECS HOTEL

9 Quebec Street, LS1 2HA. Quebecs Hotel was formerly the Leeds Liberal Club. View the splendid interior, including a magnificent stained glass window depicting Yorkshire towns' coats of arms and learn about the history of the building. Opening Times Thursday: Tours 1200, 1230, 1300 & 1330. Call: 0113 2448989 Max 10 people per tour/session.

THE LEEDS LIBRARY

18 Commercial Street, LS1 6AL Founded in 1768, The Leeds Library is the oldest surviving independent subscription library of its type in the British Isles. In 2008 it celebrated 200 years in its Grade II* listed building in Commercial Street. Take the chance to see one of the architectural wonders of Leeds and the city's oldest cultural institution. In addition, gain your Librarian's badge by learning how to "shush!", pinging the bell for attention and stamping books loudly! The event is aimed at children and their parents/guardians but all are welcome. Saturday: 1200-1500. The library is open from 1200 but the "Learn to be librarian" event are on the hour from 1200 to 1400 and must be booked in advance. Contact: Jane Riley and Anna Goodridge Call: 0113 2453071 Email: counter@theleedslibrary. org.uk

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EXPLORING LEEDS

A WALK AROUND Horsforth PART 2

Our second walk around Horsforth concentrates on the western and northern areas, through West End and Hunger Hills and then down to the Old Ball. We start, again, at The Green but before going down to Church Road and Hall Park, we will visit Alma Yard, scene of the brutal murder of Barbara Waterhouse by Walter Turner in 1891. From outside the Black Bull, turn left and then go a few yards down Back Lane before turning left into Drury Lane. On the left is Alma Yard.

Alma Yard

On 10th June 1891 Barbara Waterhouse’s mutilated body was found in an alleyway in Leeds by constable Willie Ross. She had 45 stab wounds and was wrapped in a tatty shawl. Local man Walter Turner, who lived down Back Lane, was charged with the murder following a note sent to the police by a friend of Walter’s mother in whom she had confided about her son’s act. Both Walter and his mother were arrested and tried in Leeds in the August. Mrs Turner was given a life sentence

Hall Park

for aiding and abetting whilst Walter was sentenced to be hung, the sentence being carried out at Armley Jail. Thankfully you’ll find the LS18 area to be a more genial place these days. Back to The Green; note the wall that used to surround the Bell Chapel which stood there from the 12th century. The chapel was given as a gift from Hugh de Horsforde to the monks of Kirkstall Abbey. It was pulled down in 1885 following the building of St Margaret’s Church, a landmark visible from miles away. Head down towards the junction at the bottom of Town Street passing the buildings on the right, they date from 1779 and now house Horsforth Museum. Cross the road and then turn left down Fink Hill until you reach the Willow Green Community centre on the right. Just after the centre note the cenotaph on the corner, built to commemorate the servicemen and women from Horsforth who died in the two world wars.

Exploring Leeds

Head right along the ring road and you will see gates leading into Horsforth Hall Park. Go through the gate and up the path until you reach the bandstand. On your left is the cricket field host to many famous players over the years including Sir Leonard Hutton, Bill Bowes & Herbert Sutcliffe. Walk along the path heading past Gazi’s Restaurant of until you reach the car park then follow the road out of the park to Hall Lane. Turn left until you reach West End Lane on the right. Follow this uphill, passing West End School on your right behind which you will see the remaining part of Hunger Hills Wood. This is also often referred to locally as “Bluebell Woods” due to the predominance of these flowers in May and June. At the junction of West End Lane and West End Drive turn right and follow the small track on the right of the road to avoid the traffic. When you reach the stone cottages of Lee Lane West turn right. Follow this road - it ceases to be tarmaced and becomes a narrow track between hedges with a cobbled surface in parts. In summer this is quite overgrown and the surface may make it difficult for those who are a little unsteady on their feet. The track is sometimes referred to as “The Roman Road”. It is not that old but is certainly one of the oldest paths in the village. Once you reach the end, you’ll be opposite St Margaret’s Road which will take you to The Old Ball. Now turns right as if to go up Long Row but then turn left down Lister Hill. This is another old street, particularly the houses on the right. At the bottom of this turn right and go up Batchelor Lane, another 18th century street. At the top of this turn left onto Broadgate Lane. Opposite you will see a small snicket or ginnel, which leads across to Golden Bank. Follow this track along Kerry Hill passing the terraced properties of Kerry Street on your right and this will eventually lead you to New Street. Go down New Street, passing the rear of the Grove Methodist Church on your right and also the rear of the Black Bull. At the crossroads turn right to bring you back along Drury Lane and passing Alma Yard where we first started. This completes our tour of Horsforth.

Theatre

Dates

FIRST DIRECT LEEDS ARENA Booking Hotline 0844 248 1585. Book tickets online with eventim. www.eventim.co.uk 27th September 11th October

James Taylor Ed Sheeran

BRADFORD ALHAMBRA Box Office 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 2- 13th September 20th September

Singing in the Rain A night of Variety (Celebrating 100 years)

LEEDS GRAND THEATRE Box Office 0844 848 2700 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com 2nd September 7th September 20th & 27th Sept

Dawn French Jasper Carrott La Traviata (check box office for other autumn dates)

BRADFORD ST GEORGE’S HALL Box Office 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 2nd - 4th September 10th September 12th-13th September 20th September 24th September 25th September 26th September

Love and Friendship (Barbara Mann Dance Academy) Nocturne: The Romantic Life of Frederic Chopin Naughty (Footsteps Theatre Company) The Halle Jaleo Flamenco An Evening with Billy Pearce The West End Experience

WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE Box Office 0113 213 7700 www.wyp.org.uk 5th – 13th September 14th September 16th September

Dracula -Northern Ballet Ruby Wax -Sane New World Secret Theatre (A festival of theatre and performance)

CITY VARIETIES

Box Office 0113 243 0808 www.cityvarieties.co.uk 4th September 11th September 12th September 15th September 17th September 18th September 19th September 21st September 24th September

Paul Chowdhry The Nathan Carter Show Houghton Weavers Nik Kershaw Blake Sam Sweeney's Fiddle: Made in the Great War The Complete works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Steve Howe Beverley Craven – Change of Heart Tour

KINGS HALL ILKLEY Box Office 01274 432000 12th September

The Lindesfarne Story

26th September

Magic – A kind of Queen

PLEASE CHECK WITH THEATRE BOX OFFICE OR WEBSITE FOR TICKET AVAILABILITY

24 Blast from the Past

Before it’s too Late... Leeds Library and Information Services image archive, LEODIS, has a wealth of images covering a wide variety of topics. We’ve never had a problem finding images to support past articles such as Leeds’ Coat of Arms, food banks (soup kitchens) or trams and trolley buses. Until now, looking for an image to support an article about the onset of WWI. Searches for infantry, recruits, recruitment and regiments drew blanks. Why might that be? Perhaps the papers were discouraged or even prevented from reporting everyday news that might have indicated how depleted our forces were at the time. The only suitable image that popped up from the Leodis archive is the one shown. Taken around the start of WWI, it is labelled as W Maxwell, a 9th Hussar from Meanwood killed at The Battle of Mons in August 1914. Hoping to be able to add more detail, we took a look at online records provided by National Archives (1911 Census and military service), Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Canterbury Cathedral (home of 9th Hussars’ memorial). Oops. William Maxwell died in 1915. It was his brother Arthur who was killed at Mons. Records also showed that the Maxwell family moved from 1 Parkside, Meanwood, to 9

National Archives online records are a wealth of research material

Leeds Library and Information Services image archive, LEODIS, has a wealth of images covering a wide variety of topics. We’ve never had a problem finding images to support past articles such as Leeds’ Coat of Arms, food banks (soup kitchens) or trams and trolley buses. Until now, looking for an image to support an article about the onset of WWI. Searches for infantry, recruits, recruitment and regiments drew blanks. Why might that be? Perhaps the papers were discouraged or even prevented from reporting everyday news that might have indicated how depleted our forces were at the time.

Stainbeck Road, Chapel Allerton, at some point between the 1911 Census and the time when the sons’ deaths were recorded. Quite often, similar moves between different cities can throw researchers right off the scent. But here the records were complete and consistent.

And the point is? The recently published book about casualties from Thorner, a booklet about those from Adel, the revision of the roll of honour in Horsforth and the recent identification of all

war dead from Bramley, Rodley and Stanningley have involved a great deal of research not always based on records as comprehensive as the WWI records held for the Maxwell family. So, the researchers have to be congratulated for their tenacity. Most post-WWI records are still under wraps, including the 1921 Census and virtually all crucial WWII service details. Anyone spotting any anomalies in these or any similar registers, or who has information they can usefully add, should speak up now – while corrections can still be made.

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Made in Leeds: Zone Caravans Leeds is the UK's third largest manufacturing centre outside of London - with over 1,700 manufacturing companies and around 30,000 people employed. The city supplies a vast variety of products to its local population and beyond. In forthcoming editions we'll take a look at some of the innovative companies that have made Leeds their home. This month, Covered takes a look at a business that has been providing holiday-goers with fantastic, handbuilt luxury caravans for many years: Zone Caravans. Manufactured in Sherburn In Elmet their products are "designed with care, built to last, and made to love." Their workforce has a combined 60 years of experience in vehicle conversions, which together with their manufacturing facility and high-tech machinery guarantees excellent custom-made caravans. Zone Caravans are inspired by 1930's Teardrop trailers - modernising an old classic - and created with a passion for the outdoors. Interiors are designed to be homely, creating a cosy setting for those

Zone Caravan's pitch at the Great Yorkshire Show

planning to sleep beneath the stars. The caravans contain sophisticated, traditional-designed heating appliances, roomy sleeping areas, and efficient kitchens at the rears. Customers are given the freedom to let their imagination flourish when designing their caravan. Beginning with one of their beautiful base models, Zone Caravan offers an extensive range of colours, designs, and finishes to choose from. Whether it's bright pinks or patriotic Union Jacks, their incredible custom-designed exteriors are tailored to customers' preferences and created with the greatest attention and care. Most importantly, Zone Caravans take pride in creating unique products and their build quality. They design their caravans with superior materials to ensure that they will last, and they travel across Europe and the United States to research and pursue new innovative ideas. Their products are modern, compact, affordable, easy-to-use and easyto-tow, dedicatedly providing those who share their love for the great outdoors with high quality, custom tailored, long lasting caravans. Presenting the public with the perfect opportunity to see their exceptional caravans for themselves, Zone Caravans have showcased them at numerous exhibits, shows, and festivals, where their stands are always busy. Busfest, C4R-FEST, the Caravan and Motorhome Show (in both Manchester and Glasgow), and most recently the Great Yorkshire Show are a few of many that they have attended. In October 2013, they were invited to the Caravan Club Awards where they were presented with the "Best Teardrop Style Caravan" award, and now proudly exhibit their award-winning model, the "PINK ZONE", at the festivals and shows they attend. Zone Caravans' innovation and dedication yields hard-earned, welldeserved success and are truly exemplary. If you want to recommend an innovative Leeds based manufacturer that you'd like us to visit, please let the editor know: chris@coveredmagazine.net or call: 0113 274 5639

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a black rather than a yellow bill, whilst robins are paler than ours with a more faded red on the breast.

Early autumn is the time when our summer visitors, many of them this year’s young, start their long and often perilous journey south to their wintering grounds.

For a chance to see migration in action, check out your local RSPB reserve, or join the Leeds Local RSPB Group on one of our coach trips (more info at www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/leeds).

British swallows spend the winter in South Africa, and cover almost 200 miles a day, some crossing the Sahara Desert on the way. Migrating birds may succumb to hunger or exhaustion, or, even to trapping and hunting in the Mediterranean. They need to fatten up for the journey ahead, with small birds such as warblers switching their diet from insects to fruits, and becoming twice their normal body weight by the time they set off. In your garden, watch out for any unusual visitors, which could be migrants stopping off to refuel, such as the tiny bright yellow juvenile willow warbler. However it’s not just long distance migrants that are on the move at the moment. Many garden birds are also “partial migrants”.

Our population of blackbirds, greenfinches and chaffinches is swollen each year by migrants from continental Europe and Scandinavia, where the winters are harsher than in the UK. Five million pairs of blackbirds breed in the UK, but up to 15 million birds spend the winter here! Continental blackbirds are easy to pick out, as they have

Any questions, ideas, suggestions or observations about local birds and wildlife, garden or otherwise are welcome and will be included in future articles. Please email: info@ covered-magazine.net or write to Covered at the usual address.

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Spike your lawn evenly with a garden fork before applying an autumn lawn fertiliser.

flowers, fill your compost heap with chopped up pieces and feed with a good activator. On a warm day, empty your green house completely and In order to keep your garden looking at its best, give it a thorough clean. The plants will survive outside continue with the routine tasks, and then start for 24 hours, and will thank your later for a clean bug free environment with glean glass for optimum light. thinking about the autumn tasks. Then take cuttings of fuchsias, geraniums, pinks etc to Firstly, take a look at your lawns, as now is the build up your stocks for next year. time to scarify (rake) out all the dead grass and accumulated debris. Then spike it every evenly Continue to harvest all your vegetables, planting with a garden fork, and apply an autumn lawn Japanese onions for harvesting early in the summer. fertiliser. This product will strengthen the roots for Order any bare root roses, fruit bushes, trees etc, the winter, without making the grass grow longer. for planting while the soil is still warm. This is your last opportunity to trim your hedges The HAGA Trading Hut is open 7pm-8pm every and ornamental greenery, to allow any new growth Friday. Call in for friendly advice and discounted garden products. to establish itself before the first frost. As your summer bedding plants start to go over, Featherbank Lane, Horsforth LS18 4NW consider pulling them out and replacing them with www.haga.btck.co.uk winter and spring plants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as wall flowers, winter pansies and other winter hardy plants. You could also incorporate daffodils in your planting scheme, although leave tulips and hyacinths until HAGA Trading Hut October. If you have a display of summer plants Potting compost with no added green waste in pots, consider planting a number of winter pots Wide range of fertilizers with same method. Talking of bulbs, buy and plant Insecticides and fungicides immediately prepared hyacinths and daffodils for a Garden tools magnificent display at Christmas. Plants which go to seed give you an opportunity to harvest your own, which when dried and stored in cool conditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make for exiting times when sown in the spring. As you remove old foliage and

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WHAT’S ON: OTLEY COURTHOUSE It’s just a few weeks until the autumn season kicks off at Otley Courthouse. We take a look at some of the programme highlights. Feldspar will be performing a long-awaited homecoming gig on Saturday 6 September. Members of the 5 piece band grew up in Wharfedale. Their “Compass” tour supports the release of 4 new singles which they will be playing on the night. Tickets are on sale from £8/10. If you fancy something a little bit different then go and see Bang Tidy Burlesque on Saturday 20 September. Expect sensational puppetry and cheeky mime. The show is hailed as one of the UK’s finest alternative cabaret acts. Tickets are on sale from £8/10. Women and the Great War – 27th September

Roving Crows – 3rd October

History Wardrobe present "Women and the Great War" on Saturday 27 September - a Courthouse fundraising event with a delightful take on the lives of women during the war. Expect moving and amusing anecdotes, plus a snapshot of the costumes and uniforms synonymous with this era. WW1 had catastrophic impacts on the lives of millions but also marked a time of new opportunities, freedoms and fashions. Tickets are available from £9/£7. The Roving Crows take their rich tapestry of sounds to Otley Courthouse Friday 3 October. Taking their audience across musical boundaries into the world of Folk, Celtic and CountryRock with their multitude of instruments - they are indefinable, unique and completely absorbing. Don’t miss your chance to catch them in an intimate venue, tickets are priced from £10/£8. One of English Folk’s most distinctive bands Faustus take their masterful blend of subtlety and attack to Otley Courthouse on Monday 13 October. Very few acts are better able to capture the energy and depth within English tradition and they have been

Faustus – 13th October

Feldspar – 6th September

called an ‘act of exceptional class’. Tickets priced from £12/£10. Tickets for these and all other Otley Courthouse events can be booked by popping into the Courthouse, calling the box office on 01943 467466, or by visiting www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

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Ilkley Film Festival Ilkley Film Festival is about to launch the first of a new series of ‘Live Cinema Experiences’ with a day-long programme reflecting on the miners’ strike in its 30th anniversary year. On 7th September Mining Visions: The Miners’ Strike 30 Years On is a day-long event taking place at King’s Hall. It will feature four screenings including Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller’s The Battle of Orgreave. On 18 June 1984, the Orgreave coking plant in South Yorkshire was witness to one of the strike’s most violent confrontations, beginning in a field and culminating in a dramatic cavalry charge through the local village. The film presents a spectacular re-enactment of that day and features more than 800 participants, including former miners and policemen, reliving the events from 1984. It will be followed by a panel discussion, including filmmakers, firsthand account witnesses and journalists, to debate the effects of the strike on today’s political and economic climate.

IFF From Cannes to Ilkley – see Pride here first!

preview of the critically acclaimed film Pride, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and due to open across the country later this year. Featuring Oscarnominated Imelda Staunton and BAFTA-winning Bill Nighy, Pride is a heart-warming British comedy. Based on a true story from the summer of 1984, Pride tells the story of two communities who form a surprising and triumphant partnership when a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. The screening Also showing will be a national will take place in the presence of

Mike Jackson, who was a miner in the strike and is portrayed by Joseph Gilgun (This is England and Emmerdale) in the film.

Leeds Lymphoedema Link

A support group for patients, run by patients, meets quarterly in the Leeds area at St Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane LS6 2DH.

The next meeting (Saturday 6th September 10:30am – 12:30pm) hosts speaker Jacqueline Banks (Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lymphoedema).

Lymphoedema is a condition where the lymphatic drainage system does not function correctly causing the affected limb/s to swell. The condition can occur at any age or be the result of an operation.

Many members of the group have been, or still are, receiving treatment at the Leeds Lymphoedema Service based at the Wharfedale Hospital in Otley or at its clinic at St James in Leeds.

The full programme and tickets are now available online at ilkleyfilmfestival.co.uk, from the Ilkley Visitor Information Centre and by phone on 01943 602319. Investment secured from Film Hub North, led by Showroom Workstation (part of the BFI Film Audience Network), means that this event will be followed by a series of monthly events, all gearing up to Ilkley’s first Christmas Film Festival.

If you’d like to go along then turn up on the day or contact: T: 0113 392 1807 (via the hospital) or direct by e-mail: leedslymphoedemalink@hotmail.co.uk www.lymphoedemaleeds.co.uk

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Dominic King, Street Artist In the last issue we featured a mystery silent street artist our photographer Ivor Hughes had encountered near Leeds Town Hall. Who was he, we asked. Was it street art or performance art – perhaps mime? The artist got in touch; My name is Dominic King. Thank you for showing interest in what I was doing. Can we meet? “Dominic? Hi – how did you get into art?” “Indirectly. After attending Leeds Grammar School I read history at Jesus College, Oxford. After graduation from Oxford I studied Russian at Moscow University. I found language fascinating, along with the thinking at Moscow at the time. The fashionable theory at Oxford had been that something was true only if it could be proven. At Moscow the thinking was that if something had to be proven then it wasn’t true. Direct contradiction. “After Moscow I invented an algorithm to turn chess into music – demonstrating language without using language. When it wasn’t a commercial success I turned to art. But, nine years ago, I developed some health issues which weren’t diagnosed until 2011. One was multiple sclerosis. I look at the extent to which some sufferers are affected and consider myself fortunate.

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“Has my art been a success? I’ve had some commissions and sold some of my work. I have some on exhibit at art and the secret garden café in Headingley. Here are some small prints of some of my work, including a completed version of the one you saw me painting. Why did I ignore you at the time? I find it difficult to interact with strangers. Some are angered by my silence. One took a pencil from me and scribbled all over my work. My response was non-resistance. I took out an eraser, rubbed out their scribble and carried on. He just stood there, not knowing what to say or do. “I’ll think about your suggestion that I might take some formal

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Dominic King with two small prints. Leeds University, on the left, is an early example before he started manipulating perspective. The other, St Anne’s Cathedral, is a completed version of the one we found him sketching in July. The prints had been tucked inside The Poems of Catullus, which he asked to be included in the shot. “The parallel text [Latin and English] is helpful”.

training and gain greater exposure through regular and permanent exhibitions. But my own theory about artists and art is that, if it needs to be taught, it wasn’t there in the first place.” During the hour-plus chat, which wasn’t really as one-sided as condensed above, I handed Dominic the contact details of a Leeds CC supported community arts project not far from where he lives. Neither had been aware of the other. I hope to revisit both, early in the New Year.

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very little return, resulting in even more pain felt by those who least expected it. The only reason I’m asking is because I care…Yes, I care for you. Whatever you’re going through, whoever you are, whatever you’ve done. I care that you exist, I Live and I died for you and no one loves you more than My Father. ‘Til next time…God Bless

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Getting in Line in Guiseley Rodeo Girl Line Dancing was founded on 2001 by Donna Jepson and now has two established weekly daytime classes at Guiseley Theatre, one in Horsforth and two evening classes in Eccleshill. From September there is to be another class in Guiseley, this one on a Tuesday morning. It will be for “absolute beginners”. Beginners’ classes, at least nominally, are a rare occurrence. Members of existing ones are often reluctant to move onto a more advanced level, so the beginners’ classes they once joined often end up running far longer than the ten weeks initially intended. Sometimes for years. It’s not that they are slow learners, they’re just happy with the way things are. There is now a very wide variety in the music they use for dancing. Diane Jepson, Donna’s mum, is one of the instructors; “Contrary to the name, there is no sea of

Le Club Francophone du Wharfedale launches a new programme If you are interested in France and things French, the Club Francophone could be for you. Meetings are monthly, on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the newly refurbished Lounge at St John’s

Founder Donna Jepson with line dancing instructor and mum Diane; “The hats were just for this pic – hats and boots are the exception nowadays.”

cowboy hats. The boots have also been put away for special costume events. We now dance to more pop than country and cover every genre you can imagine. Line dancing exercises both the brain and the body. You learn a new skill and make new friends.”

Rescue in Allerton, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research and many others. Donna Jepson also runs several times a year to raise money for good causes, this year for Wesley's Wish.

The group appeared on BBC’s Question of Sport in 2009, when the panellists were asked to identify Lee Sharpe and Gail Emms. They do many charitable events and have in the past raised funds for The Dogs Trust, Roleystone Horse Sanctuary, Cats

The Absolute Beginners class, a series of ten, starts on Tuesday 9th September. 10.15 - 11.15am at Guiseley Theatre. Enquiries about all classes to rodeogirldonna@aol.com or on 01274 427042 and 07972 321166. The group, their social and fundraising activities are on rodeogirllinedancing.co.uk

Church, Ben Rhydding. They feature a mix of talks, tastings and music, with a serving of wine or juice and nibbles for ambiance. New members are always welcome, whatever their standard of French – the atmosphere is friendly and informal and everyone just has a go! There is a new committee in place and a great new programme for 20142015. Jenny Howarth will be presenting her Verbeia range of flower essences and products on 16 September – the first meeting

of the new session. October will feature the photography of Robert Doisneau and in November will be an evening devoted to some iconic singers from the chanson française tradition. This meeting benefits from the support of the Ilkley Arts Festival, so is entirely free to visitors. In December, the Ilkley singers will be performing Christmas songs. Full programme and other information from 01943 603432 or by email from judithmdunn@gmail.com

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St Gemma’s Does Vintage In the last issue we featured Scampston Does Vintage – the annual weekend festival near Malton, celebrating all things vintage and retro. Nearer home, and for people looking for bargains fresh to the market, St Gemma’s Hospice in Moortown is holding its next vintage fair on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. Held four times a year, this well established event draws exhibits and exhibitors from a broad base. St Gemma’s present the pick of their own vintage fashion and retro household items, donated though their network of twentytwo charity shops across the whole Leeds area. Specialist dealers from all over the north, and beyond, will also be putting their best stock on display. Then there are other charities doing a little fundraising of their own by offering suitable items donated to them.

It’s all in a very good cause. St Gemma’s Hospice cares for people with terminal illnesses, supporting the both the patients and their families. Making a difference to thousands of Leeds families every year, their work relies on donations of time, money and, here, unwanted items. On the Saturday morning, BBC Radio Leeds’ antiques expert, Leeds auctioneer Gary Don, will be available for valuations. St Gemma’s Vintage Fair - St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6QD from 10am to 4pm on 6 and 7 September

GIVE BLOOD – SAVE A VAMPIRE! Pudsey resident Abbey Bottomley is fundraising on behalf of St Gemma’s Hospice and has set a target of £1000, which she hopes she will achieve by January 2016. Abbey’s main event is a simple one that she hopes will not only raise money for St Gemma’s but will also raise awareness of the need to donate blood too. Give Blood Save A Vampire takes place in January 2016 when Abbey will make her usual blood donation whilst wearing a branded hoodie. To find out more visit: http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ AbbeyBottomley or follow on twitter: @LeedsVamp

Editor’s note:

I’m delighted to announce that Covered has nominated St Gemma’s Hospice as our ‘Charity of the Year’. This does not mean that we won’t support other worthy causes in the city but it does focus our efforts and therefore offer real benefit for this important Leeds charity. As charity of the year, St Gemma’s will be featured monthly in Covered and we will attend, support and report on many of their activities. The services provided by St Gemma’s are free of charge to patients, families and carers, but are not free to provide. Forecasted annual costs are around £9m, which is raised through donations, legacies, fundraising and the chain of charity shops. To find out more about how you can help, visit www.st-gemma.co.uk

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Quality at Coral Bathrooms Bathroom companies come and go so when one stands the test of time, you know you can place your trust in their hands. Coral Bathrooms is one such company. The family run business, based in Alwoodley, Leeds, offers a complete bathroom service from start to finish, including design, supply and installation; from plastering and tiling, to plumbing and electrics, they also specialise in wetroom and walk-in shower installations; both of which are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and add value on to your home.

explains, “We have 10 qualified fitters, who have many years of experience; we also ensure that each team focuses on only one project at a time: yours, so you can relax, safe in the knowledge, that they are 100% committed and dedicated. Moreover, we only supply and use the best quality products from brands such as Vitra, Aqualisa, Britton, Kudos, Clearwater Baths, Taps by Pegler, Mayfair, and Cassellie, plus many more branded products“.

survey and quotation too. Coral pride themselves on their peace of mind guarantee, which ensures all prices quoted are fixed with no nasty surprises and your public liability is insured. For fantastic offers, as well as a selection of images of previous projects and additional information, visit their website at www.coralbathrooms.com

Coral Bathrooms 0113 2610823 With clients throughout Yorkshire, 07955 698030 including most LS postcodes, Coral www.coralbathrooms.com Bathrooms’ mission statement info@coralbathrooms.com is to install quality bathrooms at sensible and affordable prices; a statement they uphold on a daily basis with their entire design, supply and installation service Coral are renowned for top included in the price. Clients can quality service, as designer Daniel expect a free no obligation design,

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Our photographer took half a dozen shots to make sure he got this one. Meanwhile, all of Jeevan’s landed on the green ...

Eight Years Old Leeds Golf Prospect Competing at St Andrews! Here at Covered magazine we’re always delighted to hear about local sporting success. Sometimes, of course, we have to take it with a pinch of salt. “What - your eight year old grandson has already won sixteen golfing trophies, has a full course adult handicap of 20 and is soon to represent the region at a junior tournament at St Andrews? You do mean St Andrews in Scotland, don’t you ...” Well, in the case of one young prospect playing at Leeds Golf Centre, near Wike, the answer is indeed yes to all three. Eightyears-old Jeevan, pictured, first had a go at golf when he was two years old – the same age as Tiger

Woods, allegedly. With a putter. The following year he had his first junior set including wedge and driver. But he had to wait until he was five before playing his first round proper, that on the “par three” course at LGC. The course academy manager, then Nigel Sweet, noticed Jeevan’s “sweet swing” and his ability to read and play the game. Jeevan was but five when granddad decided that the time had come for professional coaching; “I’d taken him as far as I could”. Obligingly, Jeevan went on to win his first junior tournament in 2012 – the first of sixteen trophies to date. At the time Jeevan’s granddad Jaspal, pictured, invited us to see Jeevan practising at LGC, they were soon to depart for the national finals of the annual Wee Wonders Grand Final at St Andrews. Competing in those finals is by qualification, not invitation or

subscription. Jeevan had won his place at a regional qualifying event. Watch this space. Apart from playing golf or training for 40 hours per week during the holidays, Jeevan is an otherwise quite normal eight year old. He enjoys football, cricket and tennis, watching rugby league (hero Rhinos Ryan Hall) and loves his PlayStation FIFA and Tiger Woods games in particular. His favourite subjects at school are PE and maths. Both useful if you want to return a good score card which adds up.

Editor’s note: We’ll keep readers posted if young Jeevan goes on to even greater things. Please let us know if you are aware of any other young achievers, and not necessarily in the field of sport.

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Pigeons to the rescue – wartime heroics In this WWI commemorative year, it might come as a surprise to know what a vital role was played by pigeons in wartime. They saved thousands of lives and carried crucial messages when radio communications were down. Their uncanny homing instinct allowed them to fly back to their distinctive lofts even when these had been moved with the troops. A moving target is notoriously difficult to hit, so German gunfire was no match for most of the pigeons – the only defence had to be specially trained hawks. Inevitably, however, some did get shot and there are impressive stories of badly wounded birds still managing to fly home and deliver their messages. Many were decorated with the Dickin medal for animal bravery, notably one aptly named Cher Ami (dear friend). She saved 200 men of the 77th American Infantry during the MeuseArgonne offensive in 1918, despite being shot in the breast, blinded in one eye and with

Councillors Comments: Paul Wadsworth This month I have spent a large amount of my time campaigning for 20 mile an hour zones in the area. The areas around St Oswald’s Junior School and Guiseley Infant school are particular areas of concern, and I would like to see a 20mph zone and improved crossing facilities outside both schools to improve safety for the families using these schools.

The release is a big operation, with thousands of birds. Shutters are opened at five-second intervals to allow an orderly departure.

one leg almost severed. For more fascinating stories, check historylearningsite.co.uk The Midlands National Flying Club is a very large organisation, holding regular events for racing pigeons. Its convoyeur, Ian French, contacted the IlkleyCoutances Twinning Committee earlier this year, seeking a new release site in Normandy. They had used a site at Carentan for a number of years and wished for a change. Ian was able to meet Jean-Paul Madelénat, Chairman

of the Coutances committee, during their visit to Ilkley in May and a site was rapidly agreed. The first release from Coutances will take place on 13 September this year. In memory of pigeon heroics in WWI, a secret message will be carried to the UK – maybe by a pigeon near you! It is hoped that GPS tracking might make it possible to follow the race in real time and that, in the future, races might provide cross-curricular interest for children, notably in primary schools. For more information, see mnfc.org.uk

Areas of North Leeds where we have already succeeded in getting 20mph zones include the Layton and Town Street areas of Rawdon, and outside Benton Park School and in the Cavendish area of Guiseley. The speed surveys that have been done since these zones were installed show that speeds have come down in these areas. However in the Town Street zone the average speeds have not dropped far enough.

The Outer North West Community Committee have recently part funded a zone to be installed in the Coppice Wood and Banksfield areas near Queensway Primary School and we hope that this will improve road safety outside this local school. Councillor Pat Latty and I have recently been campaigning for a pedestrian crossing at the Station Hotel junction in Guiseley but I will cover this in more detail in a future edition.

I would appeal for people to slow down in this area or we may find that the council may consider the use of physical road features.

Councillor Paul Wadsworth Guiseley and Rawdon Ward Paul.wadsworth@leeds.gov.uk T: 0113 3950356

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STUART ANDREW MP I was very pleased to see the new figures from the Office for National Statistics show that unemployment has had its largest annual fall in 25 years, with youth unemployment seeing its steepest annual fall since records began 30 years ago. This is excellent news for many of my own constituents as the number of unemployment claimants is 426 lower than in July 2013 and 19 lower than in June 2014. However, I am acutely aware that there are still people seeking employment in my constituency and there is still plenty to be done in terms of getting more people into work. Having been unemployed myself a number of years ago, I know just how terrible it can be not

GREG MULHOLLAND MP Yorkshires’ airport, Leeds Bradford International Airport, has been poorly served for years in terms of being connected to the towns and cities of our region, which is why I recently tabled a parliamentary motion calling for a rail link between our regions busiest airport and nearby towns and cities. I recently joined local people on Yorkshire Day reflecting on the attributes that make Yorkshire so great - its sports, film, culture, cuisine, countryside, history and its people – it is no wonder that the region recently won the title of Europe's Leading Destination 2013, beating the likes of Berlin, Madrid and London, attracting even more holiday makers to Yorkshire.

whom one works.

knowing when the next payslip will come along or where the next job opportunity will arise. I had to make choices about putting money to one side for gas or electricity, food or television. During the time I was unemployed, I began to realise what work was really about. It is about more than earning money. Of course, that is a vital part of going to work, but it is also about self-worth, the reason for getting up in the morning to go and achieve things, and social interaction with the colleagues with

T h e triumphant success of the Grand Depart of the 2014 Tour de F r a n c e further showed the world what Yorkshire and Leeds has to offer and will hopefully lead to further business from abroad and the opportunity for increased tourism providing a real boost to the regional economy.

That is why I am currently in the process of organising a jobs fair in my constituency to help those who are job hunting at the moment, or wanting to change careers. This will give local business an opportunity to get out into the community and meet with job seekers and will enable attendees to hear exactly what employers are looking for and how they can improve their own skills to help them on their way. I therefore appeal to local business and interested individuals who would like to help me with this event. Please contact my office on 0113 258 5615 or email me directly at stuart.andrew.mp@parliament.uk if you are able to lend a hand and help even more people get back into work. Stuart Andrew MP 94ATown Street, Horsforth LS18 4AP T: 0113 258 5616 E: Stuart.Andrew.mp@parliament.uk

providing global connectivity for local businesses. Poor quality transport links are often the main obstacle to further economic investment and expansion. Connecting Leeds Bradford Airport, which is set to have a total of 5.1 million passengers pass through by 2016 and currently supports 3,400 full time jobs, to the rest of our region by rail will undoubtedly provide a further boost for local jobs and our regional economy.

For further updates on transport and other local and national issues With an economic output of please join my mailing list via my £55 billion in 2013, Leeds City website www.gregmulholland.org Region has the largest city region economy outside of London; an Greg Mulholland MP airport rail link will undoubtedly Wainwright House, LS16 7SR help the Leeds City Region remain T: 0113 226 6519 a vibrant and competitive area by E: greg@gregmulholland.org

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WWI Commemorations Begin Communities throughout the area marked the one hundredth anniversary of Britain’s entry into WWI in different ways. Covered magazine visited a selection. Bramhope and Carlton Villages’ series of events included a commemorative service in St Giles’ on 13 July, accompanied that weekend by a display in the adjacent church hall of WWI memorabilia loaned by members of the community. The display was very up close and personal and included medals, clothing, letters and other personal effects from servicemen and their families on the Home Front. Though only a tiny fraction of the material generated at the time, the display gave a chilling impression of how the communities were hit then and for many decades beyond.

WWII and later veterans enjoying the sing-along in Hall Park

Horsforth’s major contribution was a commemorative service in the open air under and around the bandstand in Hall Park on Sunday 3 August. Though including the usual ingredients of a Remembrance Sunday service, there were several additions. First there was the dedication of the only hornbeam tree in Hall Park to Horsforth’s fallen, the reasons being pure coincidence and

Fundraiser and organiser John Barker read a selection of families’ letters during the morning’s proceedings.

sentiment. The Battle of Delville Wood was a six week offensive in July 1916 and part of the Battle of The Somme. Several Yorkshire regiments were involved. The fighting had been so fierce that South African forces similarly deployed were reduced from 3000 to 600 in the space of a week. When the battle finished in the August, the only tree left standing was a hornbeam... Colonel Brian Denney TD, Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, delivers the unveiling speech.

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Under Horsforth Hall Park’s only hornbeam tree; Matt Wright (Chairman HCT), Rev Richard Dimery, Cllr Richard Hardcastle (HTC), Stuart Andrew MP, Gordon Tollefson (Deputy Lieutenant), Mrs Sally Tollefson, Peter Mallott, Cllr Martin Hughes (Chairman HTC).

The service also included additional readings by Stuart Andrew MP and Gordon Tollefson, Deputy Lieutenant, West Yorkshire. These and other more traditional elements such as Last Post and silence were punctuated by the reading, in four batches, of tyhe names of each of Horsforth’s 249 war dead. Then a more light-hearted element; a sing-along including It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack up Your Troubles. Then the anthem and then Royal British Legion and 2527 (Lawnswood) Squadron ATC making the Royal Salute. Bramley Park hosted a combined dedication, commemoration and remembrance service on the actual 100th anniversary, Monday 4 August. That was one of the most significant events in Britain on the day. For although the communities of Bramley, Rodley and Stanningley have lost some 500 servicemen since the outbreak of WWI, they never had a central war memorial. Until now. Fundraisers and

The Scots Guards were represented by Sgt Scott Small. A Bramley born Scot, Frederick McNess, won his Victoria Cross with that regiment during the First Battle of the Somme in 1916.

organisers John and Frances Barker, already volunteers with Royal British Legion, had raised donations and sponsorships exceeding £100,000 in order to get the 12 tonne monument designed, agreed and installed. The dedication, service and ceremony were every bit as formal and solemn as a traditional Remembrance Sunday. But the level of interest was much higher with some 700 attendees, at least three video crews and several press photographers. There were, of course, more speeches delivered, and wreaths laid, than might otherwise have been the case. And quite fittingly, for this was the first time that the communities had been able to honour the fallen in this way. The next task for the Friends of a War Memorial for Bramley is to secure NHF (Lottery) funding to produce a supportive educational package. Later that Monday afternoon, in Adel Parish Church, the local history and drama groups had

Pat Riley from Adel Players was one of the contributors in Adel Parish Church on the Monday afternoon

joined forces to present several cameo performances reflecting local uniformed services and village life during the Great War. Immediately afterward, maybe half the audience (of eighty) joined a guided tour of the WWI graves in the cemetery, led by local historians Ann Lightman and Val Crompton.

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Rawdon Amnesty International Concert Season The 2014 Rawdon AI concert season continues with Marion and Friends on Sunday 28 September. Old friends David Riley (violin) and Marion Raper (piano) will be joined by David Moseley (flute) in music by J. S. Bach and Francis Poulenc, among others. David Moseley is a member of the Orchestra of Opera North, as was David Riley until his recent retirement. Marion Raper is an admired accompanist and teacher. Subsequently, the programme features The Bridge Singers on Saturday 18 October. This popular and talented choir from Nottingham, with director Lynne Holland and pianist Richard Eaton, was enthusiastically received when they performed here in 2012. They bring a variety of keyboard solos and choral music ranging from Thomas Weelkes to John Rutter. Frailty on Sunday 2 November is an acoustic trio made up of Maggi Stratford (vocal), Dave Bowie Jr (double bass) and Peter Spafford (piano and vocal) which delivers stories in song ranging across territory staked out by

Brel, Newman, Waits and the anonymous folk balladeers of the UK and Europe. On Sunday 23 November is another chance to hear outstanding pianist Julian Cima, this time in a programme of Beethoven and Bartok. Ristretto on Sunday 7 December features Colin Honour (clarinet) and friends from Opera North. Bibi Heal (soprano), David Greed (violin) and Martin Pickard (piano) are guaranteed to brighten a December evening with their sparkling and vivacious take on Parisian café culture and other genres. Bradford Music Club on Sunday 21 December rounds off the series with the entertaining mix of genres and styles that makes this club unique. There may be some audience participation to put everyone in the mood for Christmas. The club always welcomes new members, both performing and nonperforming.

coffee, tea and cake.

As well as concerts, there will be a Greeting Card Campaign on Sunday 16 November from 1 to 3.30pm. This gives everyone an opportunity to send messages of support to prisoners of conscience around the world. Contact information, cards and writing materials are provided, along with

All events take place in Rawdon’s 17th century Quaker Meeting House, Quakers Lane. Concerts are free, with a collection for Amnesty funds. Further information from Barbara Parry (0113 2503867) barbaraparry@waitrose.com or Diane Exley (0113 2502051) edianex@btinternet.com

yourself a champion”. She paid tribute to her team mate Emma Pooley when she said, “I am really happy. That was the best cycling teamwork I have ever been a part of. It’s such a shame that Emma After getting silver medals at the 25 year old Lizzie said beforehand is retiring – it was a fantastic job Commonwealth Games in Delhi that she wanted a tough race with from her and all the girls and I am four years ago and at the 2012 difficult conditions to play to her really proud of them.” Olympics in London, it was third strengths and that is exactly what Later on the Sunday, local boy time lucky for local Otley girl happened. Scott Thwaites from Burley in Lizzie Armistead at Glasgow in After the race Lizzie said “I’ve Wharfedale raced in the men’s August. trained so hard for this, I just competition and in a hard Already a hero in the eyes of many feel like I’ve deserved it. It’s a fought race where only 12 riders Otley and Leeds residents, Lizzie confidence thing; once you’ve finished, he battled to take the is the patron of Otley Cycle Club got a big title you can finally call bronze medal.

Lizzie Strikes Gold at Last

which has a membership of over 200 and which is growing all the time. The success in Glasgow has confirmed Lizzie’s status as one of the world’s top women cyclists.

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BERTHA FAILS TO BRING DOWN SPIRIT AT BEACONS As the tail-end of Hurricane Bertha whisked through Yorkshire it looked as though Beacons Festival may be brought to an early close. Of course, it takes more than a hurricane to stop us having fun in the North and, after some alterations to scheduling and a health and safety check which saw The Fall literally being dragged off stage halfway through their set, the festival spirit carried on regardless. Beacons is relatively new but,

with thousands attending, it’s already giving some larger festivals a run for their money and was billed by The Times “best for atmosphere.” Set in a lush Yorkshire valley on Heslaker Farm, near Skipton, this friendly festival has everything to make you feel welcome, with an unrivalled selection of food stalls, tea rooms and real ale bars. This is no surprise when you consider the involvement of Belgrave Music Hall, renowned for their regular ‘Street Feast’ event and beer being provided by Whitelocks, and it’s nice to be offered a good choice of real ale, affordably, at a festival. There was an impressive programme of music, arts and culture listed for the weekend too with headline acts including

British Sea Power, Pins, Neneh Cherry and Darkside performing on the main stage, whilst some of Leeds finest bands also reeled in the crowds. Eagulls played to a packed crowd on the Noisey stage. Autobahn were not to be missed and Submotion Orchestra proved a captivating hit. With three under-cover stages, two dance arenas, and smaller events around the site, the crew work really hard to give the festival a unique feel, with installation art dotted around and a vintage big wheel. Beacons is pretty familyfriendly too and offers films and children’s entertainment, in addition to a dedicated camping area. Early bird tickets for 2015 are now on sale. www.greetingsfrombeacons.com

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NEWS FROM LPS The Leeds Photographic Society is embarking on a new season packed with visiting speakers, competitions and more. The events start on 2nd September, when the society will host a talk by revered East Yorkshire photographer Pat Reed DPAGB, who will be presenting a range of his prints and explaining his approach to photography. Examples of Pat's highly artistic work can be seen on his website: www.jandpreedphotography.co.uk This will be followed the following week by the judging of the 'Summer Assignment' in which members are asked to present a panel of three prints of cute subjects entitled 'The Ahh

'Lady Coming In' by Tim Munsey which featured in the top 5 of a recent knockout competition.

Factor'. September 16th will feature round one of the society’s annual competition series, on the set theme of transport and later in the month will see an evening of critique in which members may submit images for comment and advice by a panel of experienced photographers.

The society welcomes new members of all levels of photographic ability. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 7.30 pm. in St Edmund's Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 1JN. Further information can be found at www.lps1852.co.uk

WHAT IS YOUR AIREBOROUGH? Aireborough Camera Club (see Associations, Clubs, Groups & Societies in the Really Useful Guide) is running an open competition entitled ‘What is Your Aireborough’", entry is free and open to anyone except professionals and club members. The competition is sponsored by Aireborough Neighbourhood Forum and Rotary - Aireborough.

Think you could do better, or as good as? Then enter the ACC competition.

Submitted images have to be Aireborough based and the club are trying to involve all ages by having 3 sections; junior: up to 11 years, secondary: 12 - 18 years and adult: 19 and above. There is a £25 prize for the winner in each

section plus a separate £25 'Rotary Guiseley Theatre, new members Prize'. The final date for entries is are always welcome. For more 30th Sept 2014. details about ACC and the competition visit their website: The Club's new season starts at 7.45pm on 3rd Sept 2014 in www.aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

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Otley Food and Drink Festival

Once a year, Otley’s monthly farmers’ market pulls out all the stops. The town council, in conjunction with Otley Town Partnership, closes the roads immediately around the market place and doubles the market in size. Well publicised, and with additional sideshows and attractions, the market attracts exhibitors from further afield. Always on the last Sunday of the month, except in December when it precedes Christmas, the next dates are 31 August and 28 September. 1 Hands on. Lawrence Ross of Otley Town

Partnership and John Eveleigh, leader of Otley Town Council, were distributing a wealth of information about Otley, its attractions and the special events during Yorkshire month (August).

2 Happy Home Hounds, a new Otley

business - dog biscuits and treats...

3 Local Wharf Bank Brewery’s selection of bottled beers on the day.

4 Mason’s Dry Yorkshire Gin made the trip

from Bedale. A new craft gin, it was offered at a special price of £35 on the day (normally £40). But that’s still three times the price of the best known brands. Is it worth it? We’ll let you know in the next issue.

5 Otley Lions mascot Chip made an early start. 6 The Organic Pantry from Tadcaster is a regular at Otley and other local markets; “Courgettes are in season for the next couple of months. This yellow variety has more sweetness to it”.

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Otley Food Bank – Full of Beans Covered reported Otley Food Bank in its infancy last autumn, when collections but not distribution were underway. Like others in the Leeds and Bradford areas, it was originally the product of local churches. OFB’s prime mover was Rev Graham Buttanshaw of All Saints Parish Church, Otley. It opened as a distribution centre on 1 December and, like others, accepts referrals from the council offices in Otley (The Core), Otley Children's Centre, health clinics, doctors, Leeds City Council, Otley One Stop, schools and Otley Action for Older People. Clients who need additional support are directed to the various agencies to help them through the crisis and refer them back to OFB for additional food parcels as appropriate. OFB covers the parishes represented by Otley Churches Together - Otley, Leathley, Guiseley, Menston, Pool in Wharfedale and Burley in Wharfedale. On occasion they have also delivered to Ilkley, Yeadon and Cookridge.

OFB volunteers Margaret Turner and Lesley Smith

or our clients are ungrateful. Far from it. But, curiously, there is a corresponding shortage of sugar and UHT milk right now. Perhaps any groups wishing to collect and donate a significant quantity of food could get in touch and find out where we’re shortest. We’re also short of basic IT equipment, expertise and strong pairs of arms – mostly retired women, we just Volunteer administrator Margaret don’t have the strength to handle Turner told Covered; “Thank the size and weight of boxes you so much for visiting and distributed elsewhere.” publicising our food bank. Fundraising and donations of Messages we’d like to get across? Enquiries, offers of help and food have been through local Well, as you can see, we have been support and donations to OFB supermarkets and also with boxes donated an inordinate quantity of administrator Margaret Turner on at all local churches, The Core tins of baked beans. It isn’t that we 01943 467099 and 07772 066073.

New Superintendant Minister for Wharfedale & Aireborough Circuit From 1 September, the Wharfedale & Aireborough Circuit will have a new Methodist Superintendent Minister. Revd Julian Pursehouse who had been the Superintendent Minister for 7 years has taken up a

and Otley Courthouse. They have also had various grants and have benefited from fundraising events at local churches, pubs and during Otley. OFB is not part of the Trussell Trust (as are Leeds North, South, East and West) but do attend Leeds FAN (Food Agency Network) meetings to be kept in the wider picture.

new appointment as District Chair Student Services work across two for the East Anglia District and is sites and to approximately 1800 being replaced by Revd Lesley full-time students. Taylor. Lesley has been in ministry for Before becoming a Methodist 12 years, serving both of her Minister, Lesley spent 20 years appointments in the Nottingham in education teaching History in and Derby District in Kirkby-inseveral secondary schools and Ashfield and latterly in the Vale then moved into Further Education of Belvoir, as the Superintendent She loves being a also to teach History but became Minister. a manager in Student Services, Methodist Minister and thinks delivering certain aspects of she’s got the best job in the world.

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Le Tour de France – what it meant to Wharfe Valley Primary Schools What it meant? A real opportunity to connect with France through one of its most iconic and universally popular events. Teachers were able to harness TdF fever and motivate pupils to learn and perform in the language, which is what teaching French is all about. Primary French Coordinator Catherine Cheater, in collaboration with the Club Francophone du Wharfedale, the Ilkley-Coutances Town Twinning Committee and Ilkley Soroptimists, devised a singing competition open to all primary schools. They could choose between an original song written by Catherine, one written by Vicky Cooke (late of Moorfield School and whose children are pupils at Ashlands) to the tune of On Ilkley Moor Bah’t ’at – or any other of their choice. Sacred Heart School entered one to the tune of Frère Jacques and came joint second with Ashlands. Joint winners, each with their own take on Catherine’s song, were Addingham Primary School and Ben Rhydding Primary. They received a print of Joy Godfrey’s “Le Tour 2014”, depicting Cow and Calf Rocks with rocks and jet-streams all done in bicycle tyre tracks and a mini cyclist at bottom left. Joy initialled the prints, to make them an even more special memento for the children of what was a remarkable event in their lives.

Addingham Year 5 singers with head teacher Hilary Gallacher

Ben Rhydding students with their prize print

OTLEY VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA 2014 The local roads in Otley will once again be filled with transport of all shapes and sizes as the Annual Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza hits the town on Sunday 14th September. Taking place at Knotford Nook, Pool Road, Otley from 10am - 4pm, over 500 vehicles will be on show, including everything from small push bikes to giant steam engines. This family event is the main fundraiser for local charity, Hang on to a Dream, which raises money for children with life threatening illnesses – the aim of the charity is to help to make their dreams come true. O.V.T.E promises to be a fun filled family day with something for everyone. For the young, there is

Punch and Judy, magic shows, face painting, birds of prey, creation area, mountain dogs, etc. For mum and dad there are stalls, entertainment, cars to dream of, lorries to admire, and bands to listen to, and of course there will be plenty of people to have a chin wag with! For more details please visit the website: www.ovte.co.uk.

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GUISELEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO KICK-START HEART HEALTH INITIATIVES Pupils and their families in Guiseley are to be taught how to look after their hearts thanks to a healthy heart grant from Heart Research UK and sandwich franchise SUBWAY stores. The grant of nearly £10,000 will support the charitable arm of Guiseley Football club through their ‘Lion Heart’ project which encourages pupils and their families to eat better, exercise more and look after their heart health. The six week programme will not just focus on the children but also on their families. Pupils will spend five weeks learning all about the function and mechanics of the heart, the role of exercise, impacts of lifestyle choices and engage in a 45 minute sports session each week. The grant was handed over to the foundation during the pre-season friendly match between Guiseley and Bradford City in front of over 2,000 spectators. Trudi Hannaford, Manager of the Guiseley Community Foundation said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded this grant for our Lion Hearts project which will start in the next academic year.

Pictured – left to right with the children are: Brian Curran of Heart Research UK, Vicki Hepworth, Trustee of Guiseley Community Foundation; Mark Bower, 1st Team Manager GAFC; Lara Dawes and Ian Dawes from SUBWAY® stores.

Barbara Harpham, National Director at Heart Research UK added: “It’s great to see a grant like this that not only teaches pupils the importance of heart health, but also encourages their parents and teachers to get involved too.” Manaaz Akhtar, Regional Marketing Director for the SUBWAY brand in the UK and Ireland, said: “Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our staff and customers in the Yorkshire region, we have managed to support a unique community project which will help to promote heart health.”

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WHITE CLOTH GALLERY Once, Leeds was famed for its industrial heritage. Nowadays, it’s undergoing something of a cultural revolution, as galleries and cafe bars spring up in ornate, disused buildings across the city. White Cloth Gallery opened over a year ago and is tucked away on Aire Street, just two minutes from the railway station. First and foremost, this is a versatile gallery space for photography and film artists to showcase their work, but it’s also a fully licensed café and bar, which is billed as ‘a cool and vibrant urban retreat.’ It’s a fitting description and the venue is popular for after work drinks, chilled out lunches and leisurely days off. White Cloth Gallery is the brainchild of creative directors Peter Dench and Sharon Price and this Leeds based events space has a ‘vision to support the artistic community, encourage creativity and work alongside other local arts organisations to aid the city’s development as a cultural centre’. In short, to display established artists alongside emerging talent to create a varied viewing experience. Previous exhibitions have included the late fashion photographer Brian Duffy’s David Bowie images and Gered Mankowitz’s

exhibition ‘The Jimmy Hendrix experience’. Currently on show is ‘Glastonbury’ by acclaimed photographer Venetia Dearden. This work was first shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London and shows how Dearden documented the people of Glastonbury Festival, over a period of six years, in her portable studio. White Cloth Gallery is an unusual space. Upon first entering, you arrive in the modern bar area, which appears comfortable, but small. However, venture a little

further back and you will find the next area, decorated with velvet drapes and Chesterfield sofas. Even further back are the two main gallery spaces, also with seating. It’s a venue which just seems to keep on giving and it’s nice to be able to wander leisurely through the artwork,

“Due to the flexibility of its space, the Gallery can easily be divided up and is a popular venue for a range of functions from corporate events”

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glass in hand, before finding a comfortable spot to read one of the many art books or chat with friends. Due to the flexibility of its space, the Gallery can easily be divided up and is a popular venue for a range of functions from corporate events to weddings and parties and is

accessible for wheelchairs and offers on-site catering. The Gallery is also home to Leeds only schooner bar. A schooner is two thirds of a pint and the selection of craft ales are served from a bespoke designed back bar system. There is also a nice selection of unusual cask ales, classic spirits and wine sourced from the award winning Liberty of London. The range of cocktails are also unique to White Cloth Gallery and were designed by the head mixologist here. The cafe bar serves food all day, from breakfast through to dinner, and offers a selection of home-made pizzas, salads and sandwiches. They also operate a loyalty card system and staff are friendly and welcoming with the music generally ambient, adding to the relaxed air of the place. For more information visit www.whiteclothgallery,com

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