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Happy New Year To All Our Readers free edition 46/january 2014 B: LS5, LS12, LS13, LS28

Covered The Magazine for the Leeds Suburbs

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food & Drink Page 4

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Liz Burton Ivor Hughes Judith Dunn Dawn Kilner Eric Wells Hello and welcome to this month’s Covered – the magazine for the Leeds suburbs. Happy New Year to you all! As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome in 2015 many of us will have made resolutions and by our next edition, many of those will have been broken! What seems achievable at the start of the year often is not by the time February comes around. My own resolution is to make a dedicated attempt to stop smoking. Not for the first time. Hopefully I’ll be able to report some success in the next edition. Good luck with any positive changes you’ve decided to make in your life. January is also celebration time at Covered as we put four candles on our cake. It seems far longer since we launched our first magazine with a distribution of just 10,000 copies in Horsforth. We’ve expanded considerably since then and now boast the city’s highest distribution. Of course, a massive effort has been put in by all behind the scenes but we wouldn’t be where we are today without the fantastic feedback from our readers and support from our advertisers. Thank you all. Looking to the next edition; the deadline for editorial submissions and listings in our Really Useful Guide is 13/01/15 and the advertising deadline is 16/01/15. Until next month,

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Covered Edition 46 / january 2014 Contents

04 food & drink 18 The really useful guide 24 garden guru 26 Health & Wellbeing 42 new classifieds Competition

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Food & Drink

ANGELICA Angelica is, without a doubt, one of Leeds’ more elegant and classier venues. With an outdoor wraparound terrace and amazing rooftop views this penthouse restaurant and cocktail bar is located on the sixth floor, overlooking Trinity Leeds Shopping centre, and is accessed by a glass elevator situated on Boar Lane, beside Holy Trinity Church. By day, Angelica is a lively grand cafe and, by night, transforms into a popular destination for a leisurely cocktail. This contemporary oval shaped venue is bright and airy, thanks to the floor to ceiling windows and clever use of mirrors. The circular, pewter bar also adds to the vibrance of the place whilst creating an interesting focal point and is stocked with an incredible array of bottled spirits. Most of

as their first ventures outside of London. Head Chef, Lee Bennett, was appointed to lead the culinary team and was happy to return to his Yorkshire roots after working at luxury restaurants around the world. He brings a wealth of experience and is keen to offer international dishes alongside British classics, seeking Angelica, and its sister restaurant inspiration from the produce, which on the floor beneath, Crafthouse, is all locally sourced within a 60 were opened by D&D London mile radius. the tables enjoy a panoramic view of the city, with the glass rooftops of Trinity Leeds to one side and Holy Trinity church to the other, and the rooftop terrace is sure to be a popular place to watch the sun go down during the warmer summer months.

Angelica is open from 10am until 2am and starts the day with a range of breakfasts from English muffins, healthy fruit salads, pastries and, the full English. If you’re feeling a bit more indulgent, you can even enjoy a breakfast cocktail such as a Peach Bellini or English breakfast Martini. Lunchtime and into the evening see a wide range of bar food, salads and raw food as well as a selection of popular starters and main courses. If you’re wanting something a little special for a lunchtime treat the bar food includes mussels, warm pork Scotch egg or grilled Yorkshire

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cheese rarebit, or the salads, which include Swaledale blue, chicory, baby gem and pear as well as the classic Caesar salad. The raw bar has a good range of maki rolls and sashimi as well as offering Lindisfarne rock oysters. The local theme continues with the starters offering Bridlington Bay crab and a Yorkshire game pate, served with sour dough bread and a fig relish. The main courses are more substantial, yet beautifully presented. Choose from a selection including pumpkin ravioli with sage sauce, lamb chops on a polenta cake with wilted spinach and tomato and black olive jus or a pan fried sea bream, with cauliflower puree, seasonal greens and fish veloute. Or, if you fancy a touch of comfort food for your evening dish, there’s always the croque-monsieur.

There’s a list of dependable desserts to take your pick from too; seaside doughnuts, creme brûlée or the luxurious triple chocolate brownie with popcorn ice-cream and salted caramel sauce. Of course, if you have no room for dessert, there’s always an extensive range of wines, champagne and liqueur coffees, not to mention the cocktails. If the eclectic range of dishes on offer doesn’t tempt you, then the cocktails and drinks surely will. The mixologist team at Angelica are not only dressed to impress, they really know their stuff. The cocktail menu is also seasonal, offering a variety of infusions throughout the year and covers the classics, mocktails (alcohol free) and also cocktails created in-house by the Angelica team. Beyond the Sky is a signature drink with Disaronno,

Angelica, and its sister restaurant on the floor beneath, Crafthouse, were opened by D&D London as their first ventures outside of London.

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wonderland over the Christmas period. The bar team and chefs have created an array of themed cocktails and festive mouthwatering treats too. On New Year’s Eve the venue will offer a lively atmosphere with a line-up of DJs and some of the best views of the city’s firework displays from its If it’s fun and fizz that you’re rooftop location. Outdoor heaters looking for then Angelica will are provided for those wanting to be transformed into a festive brave the winter air and there’s even citrus, cranberry, vanilla and sweet basil. The Earl of Angelica has gin with peach liqueur, Lillet Blanc, citrus and Earl Grey infused syrup. Perfect for the cold, wintery nights though is the delicious Mulled Fine, a cognac blended with cinnamon and honey, Cointreau and red wine.

a glass of champagne at the stroke of midnight. Places are limited for this event but if it’s friendly service, good ambience and something a little special that you’re after, then Angelica is an ideal place to spend time with family or friends, whatever the time of day or occasion. See the following page for Angelica inspired cocktails. www.angelica-restaurant.com

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INDIAN PROMISE (Alcohol free)

MULLED FINE Ingredients: 35 ml Hennessy Fine Cognac 15 ml Cinnamon Syrup 10 ml Honey Syrup 25 ml Red Wine 15 ml Cointreau

Method: Shake together all of the ingredients with ice. Strain into a short glass with fresh cubed ice and garnish with cinnamon and sliced orange

Ingredients: 60 ml mango juice 15 ml coconut milk 50 ml cream 25 ml passionfruit syrup 1 fresh passionfruit

Method: Half the passionfruit and keep one half to the side. Scoop out the insides of the other half and add it to a shaker, along with the rest of the ingredients. Shake over ice and double strain into a highball glass containing cubed ice. Garnish with the second half of the passionfruit. For an alcoholic alternative, try replacing 30 ml of the mango juice with Koko Kanu.

TRUE FRENCH Ingredients: 10 ml almond syrup 10 ml Chambord 100 ml champagne

Method: Add the almond syrup to a martini glass, before layering the Chambord over the top by using the flat end of a spoon. Next layer the champagne over the top of the Chambord and garnish with blackberries.

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Beaujolais Nouveau – the French get in on the act The celebration of the release of Beaujolais Nouveau was always a peculiarly British thing, reaching its climax in the early eighties. Then, there was no end of ingenious, novel or outand-out speed tactics to see who could get the first bottles to trendy restaurants, upmarket corporate events, game shooting parties and the like. Sipping a glass at London’s Victoria train station by lunchtime was the thing to be seen to be doing - among some circles at least. To the French it was business as usual – the release of that year’s vintage of a rather light red wine from part of the Burgundy region. Rather lightweight too. The wine, made from the Gamay grape, sells for only a fraction of the price reds produced elsewhere in Burgundy from the pinot noir. There are celebrations in the region itself, and there used to be local competition to get the first bottles to Paris. But nobody went to the same extremes as the British. In those days the recently fermented and bottled wine was always released in the region on 15 November. The race was on. But, in 1985 and hoping to extend people’s celebrations into the weekend, the day of release was changed to the third Thursday – this year the 20th. The race was off. Somehow it wasn’t the same. Producers also started releasing stock early, though forbidding consumption before one minute after midnight on the day in question. Perhaps the loss of exclusivity contributed to our loss of interest in the wine itself. According to The Daily

A fragment of the immense display of Beaujolais Nouveau in a French hypermarket on 20 November

hypermarkets. Thirty or forty labels on offer, including previously barely seen whites and rosés. Maybe this year’s hype is partly due to the fact that the growth and harvest of this year’s gamay grapes were not as badly affected by the wet summer as were some other reds. According to the experts this year’s is as good as ever, whereas other Burgundies will struggle. “Well balanced” and “elegant”.

Telegraph, UK sales of Beaujolais slumped by around 85% between 1999 and 2011. This year agencies representing the producers launched a major marketing initiative within France itself. On the day, Covered photographer Ivor Hughes was quite taken aback by the enormity of one display in Dunkirk’s Auchan, one of a nationwide chain of

To get the current UK perspective, we visited Cairns and Hickey Wines in Bramhope – also on 20 November. There Peter Hickey was offering just the one, an Albert Bichot for £8.99. “This year we have half a dozen cases – in years past we could sell a hundred. There just isn’t the same demand and I doubt if many other suppliers have a dedicated display today. Though this year is quite good – whereas the past three were very poor.” Cairns and Hickey’s supply subsequently sold out in a fortnight. So you’ll have to look elsewhere if you want to try some for yourself. But be quick – winelore dictates that even the best start losing their appeal after Easter.

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12 Places of Interest

THE BOWERY The Bowery is an independent art gallery based in Headingley which provides space for exhibiting new and emerging artists, as well as offering a programme of arts workshops and courses. There is also a coffee shop which serves specialist coffee and light food in addition to selling gifts and work from largely local artists and designers. When husband and wife team, Sandra and Ged Togher, first launched The Bowery back in 2006 there wasn’t an awful lot else like it around in the area. Now, Leeds is blessed with an array of independent coffee shops and bars, but The Bowery remains one of the few places to provide a space for exhibiting and nurturing new visual artists. With a background in design and teaching, Sandra is keen to provide a platform for the growth of new artists who, otherwise, may find it difficult to show their work for the first time. The Bowery works directly with art students who are studying in Leeds and

offers advice and experience, in addition to providing invaluable contacts and the gallery shows new exhibitions every 12 weeks, often representing an artist’s first solo show. The concept for The Bowery was born when Sandra and Ged took 12 months out to travel the world, and saw first hand what was available in other countries, but lacking in our own area. Ged had worked previously in the construction industry, but a desire to run his own coffee shop seemed the perfect partner to Sandra’s gallery aspirations. Now the coffee shop is at

the heart of The Bowery and provides a calming retreat, with magazines, free wifi and contemporary music. On offer are a range of organic salads, local produce, sandwiches and home made cakes alongside their Allpress Espresso coffee.

“The Bowery was listed in The Times newspaper as one of the top coffee shops in Britain.”

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Freshly roasted coffee is supplied weekly from the Allpress roastery in Shoreditch and this highly regarded New Zealand company have trained all of the baristas at The Bowery. This pairing obviously works well and The Bowery was

listed in The Times newspaper as one of the top coffee shops in Britain. Upstairs in the gallery and workshop space, there are a range of arts and crafts workshops available for both children and

adults. These range from the ever popular sewing classes through to ceramics, photography and millinery. There really is something for everyone keen to ‘have a go.’ Whilst the more experienced can be accommodated, the workshops are aimed at encouraging anyone wanting to explore their creativity, whether it be trying out painting techniques or reupholstering old furniture. The Bowery provides a stimulating environment and, as well as weekend courses, they offer 6 week long day and evening courses and even hold creative hen or children’s parties. And their corporate ‘crafternoons’ are proving a popular team building experience, with space available to hire if you’d like to host your own event. If you know someone who would be keen to try out a new hobby, gift vouchers are available or courses are bookable online. www.thebowery.org

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Year round giving – sponsor a child

village until their early twenties, giving them every chance of completing their education and finding a job.

In the after-glow of Christmas and general goodwill, it is easy to forget that worldwide need is always there, especially in the poorest countries or those in conflict. One very effective way of contributing on a regular basis is child sponsorship. There are many organisations offering this, one of which is SOS Children’s Villages. The first such village was opened in Austria in 1949 by philanthropist Hermann Gmeiner, who was struck by the poor living conditions of orphaned children in the aftermath of WWII. Backed at the time by the wife of the largest shareholder in ceramics firm Villeroy and Boch, the idea took off. There are now 540 villages in 125 countries around the world.

Pictured is the SOS Children’s Village in Battambang, Cambodia, one of the poorest countries in SE Asia. 16-year-old Kamsort and her two sisters have lived here since they were little; after their father died, their mother was unable to support them. They have an older brother who is independent and their mother keeps in touch. Kamsort goes to school on site and lives in a comfortable house – dramatically different from living conditions just down the road.

The slogan is “a loving home for every child” and the villages are organised around the family. Siblings are kept together and each house mother cares for 10 children in their family house. The children grow up in a safe, secure environment with a school and social centre on site. Great care is taken to keep contact with their natural parents if at all possible. Two things about SOS Children stand out: every penny given goes to the child and his or her village, with all UK admin costs met from donations or government funds. Secondly, children can stay in the

Sponsorship starts at £20 per month – a sum which goes a surprisingly long way in developing countries. For more information, see the website soschildrensvillages.org.uk

KIDS TAKE OVER AT HOME FARM

youngsters from two of our city’s primary schools to Home Farm as part of the council’s children takeover month.

A popular Leeds farm has been ‘taken over’ for a day by youngsters from two primary schools in the city.

"It was fantastic to see them get stuck in and excel in a number of different roles at the farm, and we look forward to welcoming more schools to our sites in the future as part of takeover month."

Pupils from Rawdon St Peter’s C of E Primary and Bramley St Peter’s C of E Primary were given the chance to take on a number of different roles at Home Farm, which located on the historic Temple Newsam estate, is home to over 400 sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry and goats. As part of the day which formed part of Leeds City Council’s takeover month, the children worked as secretaries in the farm’s busy office, assisted the gardening team in replacing summer bedding plants, and as Education Visitor Assistants (E.V.A’s), learned how to get to grips with some of the smaller animals.

Cllr Jack Dunn with youngsters who took part in the takeover day at Home Farm.

There was also an opportunity for the youngsters, who were all provided with a well-earned certificate by Leeds City Council’s Parks and Countryside team, to get a guided tour and put forward their ideas for the future use of one of the farm’s recently restored buildings. Councillor Jack Dunn, Leeds City Council’s lead member for cleaner, safer and stronger communities said: "We were delighted to welcome

Home Farm offers the opportunity to explore life on a real working farm and meet some extraordinary characters. Over 400 sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry and goats are at Temple Newsam, and there is also the chance to enjoy traditional crafts or take part in demonstrations such as butter making and blacksmithing! Winter opening hours (Tuesday – Sunday - The House: 10.30 - 16:00, The Farm: 10:00 16:00, Tea Rooms: 10.30 - 16:00.

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Primary School Registration Deadline 15th Janaury 2015 Legally children must start school from the beginning of the school term after their fifth birthday.  Parents of children born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 must apply for a school place before 15 January 2015. If a child was born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011, he or she will start primary school in September 2015. It is important that you submit your application within these dates.

in more affluent areas and in established, reputable nurseries.

In Leeds children normally start school at the beginning of the academic year in which they have their fifth birthday.

Whether you’re looking at a brand new nursery or a more established one, It’s always prudent to do your background checks: Have a good look around the premises, ideally when there are other children and parents around. Ask to view an Ofsted report if one is available (if not, why not?). Speak to other parents, or ask for references. Also, ask to see examples of parents’ complaints – most nurseries will, inevitably, have had complaints and they will be logged. They may not want to share such information but transparency is important. How the business dealt with a complaint should give you an indication of the attitude toward staff, children and parents. A new building doesn’t mean that the business and its staff are inexperienced; many are new branches of existing nurseries or are set up by experienced childcare staff. As with all decisions about childcare, don’t be afraid to dig, delve and ask questions. Always trust your own judgement – you know your child best.

If you live in Leeds and have an email address, you can apply online by going to the Leeds city council website www.leeds.gov.uk It is quick, easy and safe and you will receive a confirmation email that your preferences have been received. It can take up to 24 hours to receive your confirmation e-mail, by applying online you are automatically provided with proof that your application has been received. Also you will be able to log back in and check or change your details up until the closing date of 15 January. On 16 April you will be emailed with an offer of a school place.

Choosing Pre-School Care As demonstrated by the number of new nurseries cropping up across the city, childcare places are at a premium. Places are particularly hard to pin down

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KALEIDOSCOPE

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

KNIT & CROCHET GROUP

Cafe Lux, Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, LS28 7DE. Meet every Wednesday 5pm-8pm. All welcome.

LEEDS & BRADFORD FRIENDSHIP GROUP

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS, GROUPS & SOCIETIES ANYONE FOR BRIDGE CLUB??

Are you interested in forming/joining a Bridge Club in Pudsey? Daytime & Evening session a possibility. To register interest please send your name, number, email address to Eunice Kinchin on 07594 447526 or eunicekinchin123@gmail. com. Sessions will be held at Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, LS28 7DE

BRADFORD U3A

Bradford Club, Piece Hall Yard, BD1 1PJ Enquiries: 01274 834273 bfd3asec@hotmail.co.uk

BRAMLEY LIBRARY CRIME READERS Hough Lane, LS13 3ND Second Monday of every month 5.30-6.30pm. Enquiries: 0113 214 6040

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (BAGSD)

Carr Road, Calverley LS28 5NE Sundays: 10.00am-10.45am (advanced handlers and dogs). 11.00am-11.45am (puppies, beginners and intermediate handlers and dogs). Enquiries: Branch Secretary & Instructor John Hepworth – 07974 654402

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE COURSES

From basic to Level 6, also one to one tutorials. For anyone who likes to communicate with Deaf people, all courses are held at Burley Lodge Centre. More information www.signiasigning.co.uk

CALVERLEY LIBRARY

Thornhill Street, LS28 5PD Knit Wits Knitting and Crochet: Alternate Mondays from 2pm – 4pm Contact the Library for any further information on Readers Groups Enquiries: 0113 214 6043

FREEMASONS OF WHARFEDALE

Freemasons support local charities from local and national funds. We welcome enquiries for membership from all men over 21 (Ladies have their own organisation). So if you would like to know more about helping others in need and perhaps wish to know more about a local lodge please e-mail beaudare@msn.com or visit www. wrprovince.net information. Meetings take place in many areas. There is one near you.

Pudsey Civic Hall, LS28 5TA. 1st Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age. Days out/dining/walks etc.. New members welcome. Enquiries: 0113 2585955 or 0113 2675657

LEEDS AND DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION.

National Trust members and friends meet monthly at St. Chad's Parish Centre , Headingley. We have a speaker each month on a wide variety of topics. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am starting with coffee/tea and biscuits. Only £8 per year (£11 per couple) to join and everyone is welcome. Members New Year Lunch Friday 9th January Enquiries:cmsherborne@btopenworld.com or 01924 892681

LEEDS FRIENDS OF THE EARTH

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 RSPB GROUP

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

LIBRARIES

Any groups or individuals interested in starting a Readers or Writers group please contact the appropriate library. If you are community group please get in touch for a box of books relating to topics or learning from Calverley or Farsley Libraries. Available for loan for 3 weeks, free of charge. Meeting rooms are available for hire at Farlsey and Pudsey library.

PUDSEY CAMERA CLUB

The Meeting Room, Pudsey Library, Church Lane LS28 7TY. Meeting every Thursday Thursday 20th November 2014 - An Evening with Colin New. Thursday 27th November 2014 - 'Birds of Prey' - Howard Toll. Both commence at 7.30pm. All welcome £1 entry. Refreshments available. Enquiries: 0113 2568307

PUDSEY LIBRARY

Pudsey Library, Church Lane, LS28 7TY Readers’ Group meet 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.30-2.30pm

Job Club every Thursday 10.15am – 12noon PC Club Every Friday 2-4pm Enquiries: 0113 3781893

RODLEY LADIES

Rodley Church Hall, Wesley Terrace Fortnightly meetings alternate Wednesdays 7:45pm. Speakers, meals etc. 50th Anniversary this year! All ladies welcome Call for further details 0113 2573991

ROTARACT

18 – 30’s Club, meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday 6.45 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, All welcome. Details: tony_cleminson@ hotmail.com

ROTARY CLUB OF LEEDS

Every Friday lunchtime 12 for 12:30 till 2 pm at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lower Briggate, Leeds, all welcome, details: www.leeds.rotary1040.org

ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION

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 at 7.30pm. Ex Redcaps welcome. Further information call Eric Boddy, 01943 873909.

SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF SWORDSMANSHIP

Farsley Community Church, Back Lane, Farsley LS28 5EU. Thursday nights from 7:30p, to 9:30. First 3 lessons free, £5.00 per night or £20.00 per month Enquiries: 07946 980340

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

Sports, Health & Wellbeing BADMINTON ANYONE?

Leeds Trinity University Friday 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly badminton club, established 32 years are looking for experienced and competitive players. Changing facilities available. Enquiries: Sylvia 0113 2590113 or Graham 0113 2584532

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CHAIR BASED EXERCISE (1st session FREE!!)

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Every Friday 2pm-3pm with Maxine Harrison, £3, no need to book, just turn up. Regular physical activity can help improve wellbeing, mobility, muscle strength, confidence & self esteem. All welcome.

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

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 or contact mail@leedsfelinefriends.org. uk 0113 2160593

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

JAYNE'S JOGGERS

Beginners meet in Pudsey on Mondays. Meetings for the more experienced on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Free meetings, advice and encouragement for those would like to run but don’t think they can. Achieve a 5k park run within 6 weeks – it’s possible! Enquiries to: 0797 1702661 Jayne.greensill@live.co.uk

KIAI KARATE (SHOTOKAN)

Newbourne Methodist Hall. Upper Accommodation Rd. LS9 8JL. Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm Kobudo (Weapons Art) from 7:30pm. Admission £3.50. 1st night free.

LEEDS COELIAC GROUP

We offer support and advice to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850 or sandra.mclean@btinternet.com. enquiries@leedscoeliacgroup.org.uk

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

LOWER WHARFEDALE RAMBLERS

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

PANPALS YORKS PANCREATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

For all those people who currently have a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer or who are caring for such a person, we now have a support group in this area. We meet about every three months, currently in Headingley in Leeds, and offer a self-help supportive and informative group of people who are having to cope with this devastating illness. As well as friendship, we offer expert speakers and signposting to other agencies who offer help. Enquiries to panpalsyorks@ yahoo.co.uk

RACKET SKILLS

Every Tuesday at Armley Leisure Centre 12-2pm and Wednesday 10:30 till 12:30. Includes badminton, table tennis and soft tennis. We are looking for new members to join the class. For details contact Sandra Rider on 0777 842 0348.

WALKING GROUP

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month in Lux Lounge at 9.45 for 10am start. Get fitter and meet new friends. Everyone is welcome.

PLACES OF WORSHIP If your Place of worship has a special event that you would like to publicise please send details to: info@covered-magazine.net and we will endeavour to include it in 'The Really useful guide'

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SERVICES

St James the Great, Galloway Lane Pudsey Wednesday 24th December 6.30 pm Vigil Mass and Blessing of Crib St James the Great. Thursday 25th December 10.00 am Christmas day Mass St Margaret's, The Thornbury Centre Sunday 28th December 9.30 am Sung Eucharist with Carols St James the Great 11.30 am Sung Mass with Carols, St Margaret's, The Thornbury Centre

ST JAMES THE GREAT WOODHALL, PUDSEY

Coffee morning Sat 10th Jan 10-12, 50p inc coffee and refreshments, Raffle, Cake stall, Bring and Buy. Magic afternoon presented by Bradford Magic Circle. Sat 10th Jan 2.30. adults £3, children and Senior Citizens £2.00 refreshments available. All welcome.

CALVERLEY METHODISTS

Coffee Morning first Saturday each month from 10 am to noon On the premises in Chapel Street. Coffee and Chat. Bring and Buy. Fairtrade food etc. for sale. A warm welcome awaits you.

looking ahead NATIONAL NEST BOX WEEK

Wednesday 18th February 2015 10:00 – 13:00 Design a nest box for one of the birds at Tropical World! Draw a plan for a practical nest box – will you design a Hornbill Hotel, Finch Flat or a Turaco Tower? Meeting Place: Workshop Marquee, Outside Tropical World

GREEN FINGERS LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

First Tues each month at St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd LS16 5JT at 8pm. We have 10 events each year. Friendly evenings with refreshments 50p raffle and white elephant stall. Membership £12 single pa and £18 double pa. Includes all events evenings and free admission to Leeds Flower, Vegetable & Craft Show held at The Grammar School at Leeds LS17 - phone Pat 0113 2250030 or www.leedshs.org.uk

NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY

Meeting at 8pm.Tuesday 13th Jan featuring NVS National Chairman, David Allison FNVS, speaking about “Reflections of 2014”. Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS5 2AB. Meetings are open to all and admission is free, also refreshments and a raffle.

PUDSEY FLOWER CLUB

Pudsey House, Pudsey Market Place. Flower demonstration by Christine Robinson. Tues 27th January, 7.30. Non members £5. Raffle, refreshments. Everyone welcome. Enquiries Mrs A Prince 0113 2566857

WEST YORKSHIRE FUCHSIA SOCIETY Moorside TARA Community Centre, 96 St Catherine's Drive, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2JY. Meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. Enquiries: Graham Wheatley 0113 2563055.

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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 273972 info@leedsandmoortown.org.uk www.leedsandmoortown.org.uk

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BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH

Sunday 25th January 2015 10:00 – 12:00 Take part in the national survey. Learn to identify garden birds and how to make your garden more bird and wildlife friendly! Meeting Place : Workshop Marquee, Outside Tropical World

CHALLENGE 180 – 25 JAN 2015,

10am-1pm at The Grammar School at Leeds Challenge 180 is St Gemma’s Hospice’s new sponsored fitness event: 180 minutes of continuous exercise. Take part in PiYo, Zumba & Aerobics all while raising funds for the Hospice. It is just £5 to register. Visit: www.st-gemma. co.uk/180 or Becky on 0113 218 5505

FAMILIES & CHILDREN BABY & TODDLER GROUP

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE. Meet in Community Hall, 1st Floor every Tuesday 1pm-4pm. Drop in with your baby/toddler to meet other mums, swap stories, survival tips, enjoy a cuppa and relax.

BOSOM BUDDIES

Cafe Lux, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE Meet every Monday 9.30am-11am. Bosom Buddies are mum's with experience to share and are trained to give advice, training, information & support for pregnant or breastfeeding mums.

CALVERLEY LIBRARY

Thornhill Street, LS28 5PD Rhymetime under 5’s every Tuesday 10.30am to 11am. Storytime under 5’s every Thursday (term time only) 2.453.15pm. Come and join Bookstart Bear Club. Chatterbooks every first Thursday of the month 4pm – 4.45pm. Reading Group for 7 to 11 years old. Enquiries: 0113 2146043

FARSLEY LIBRARY

Old Road, Farsley, LS28 5DH. Rhymetime for under 5s every Monday 2pm. Storytime for under

5s every Friday 2pm. Come and join our Bookstart Bear Club. Chatterbooks every first Monday of the month 4pm- 4.45pm. Reading Group for 7 to 11 year olds. Enquiries: 0113 3781861

PUDSEY LIBRARY

Church Lane, LS28 7TY. Rhymetime for under 5s Every Wednesday 9.30am-10am with stay and play until 10.30am. Storytime for under 5s Every Friday 11am–11.30am. Come and join our Bookstart Bear Club. Enquiries: 0113 3781893

TINY OUTDOOR EXPLORERS

(age 2-5 year olds). TCV Hollybush Wildlife Garden, Kirkstall, LS5 3BP. Mondays & Fridays 10.30am-11.30am. Don the wellies and explore the natural world with hands on fun activities. Enquiries: Lisa 07887 813061 or info@tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk

ART, MUSIC, DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT ART WORKSHOP

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey, LS28 7DE. Meet in Community Hall, 1st Floor every Monday 1.30pm-3pm. All abilities are welcome to join local artist Geoff Lea. All you need is a Sketch Pad, pencil & eraser.

FAMILY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS

St Mark's Methodist Church, Swinnow Lane Leeds 13. Mondays (except Bank Holidays) 6-15 to 7-30pm. All welcome, all ages, including babies. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Further information from 0113 2631310 or glyn.cup@virginmedia.com For other Scottish Dancing please go to www.rscdsleeds.org.uk

FARSLEY & DISTRICT ART CLUB

The Studio, Westroyd Park, New Street, Farsley LS28 5AS. The club opens three days per week for drawing & painting. There are regular demonstrations, workshops and sketching, details at www.farsleyartclub.org.uk. Please visit and try us out or call 07542 495575.

LEEDS FOLK FIDDLE GROUP

We are looking for new members in Leeds Folk Fiddle Group, violinists of all ages and abilities, varied repertoire, folk music of all kinds, new members welcome, rehearsals Thursday 7pm at LS2, Newly established Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra, new members welcome, rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45. Junior Violin Group, suitable for children of all ages, meet every Thurs at 5pm, contact 07546 459 409, email leeds.violin@ gmail.com

LEEDS PEOPLE’S CHOIR

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

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 9am-12.30pm www.horsforthfarmersmarket.co.uk

KIRKSTALL DELI MARKET

Kirkstall Abbey, LS5 3EH Last Saturday of every month, 12 - 3pm

OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET

Around the Oakwood Clock (junction of Oakwood Lane/ Roundhay Road/ Princes Avenue/ Wetherby Road) 3rd Saturday of every month 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

22 Wing Watch

Winter Finches January is a time when things really start to hot up on garden feeders. Seeds and berries are mostly gone from the countryside, and the days are getting longer. Now you may start to see some new visitors - species that use bird feeders as a last resort, including a number of lovely finches: siskin, redpoll and brambling. The siskin is a small brightly coloured bird, with a black cap (the male) and a stripy yellow-green body. They are very agile, and, outside gardens, can be seen in the tops of alder and birch trees, hanging upside down from branches to reach the seeds. The redpoll is also small, and the male has a bright red patch on its head (hence the name) as well as a blush of red on its breast. The brambling may at first glance look like a chaffinch, but this is a more striking bird, with a dark grey head, a bright orange breast and a white belly. They are most likely to be seen on the ground, collecting seed fallen from feeders. Would you like to take part in the biggest wildlife survey in the world? The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the 24 – 25 January – just pick an hour and tell us what you see in your garden, or even in a local park, if you don’t have a garden. There will also be lots of Big Garden Birdwatch events – check the RSPB website at http://www.rspb. org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/ discoverandlearn/birdwatch/ for one near you.

A Siskin on a feeder. Credit: Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)

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

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Most of us hate getting out of bed and venturing outside during frosty mornings in the winter months. Unless it’s a particularly crisp, bright day, leaving the warmth of your home to join the traffic in your car isn’t filled with appeal. We prepare ourselves for the day – hat, gloves, scarf, flasks, etc – some even take a hot water bottles with them. Spare a thought for your vehicles though - the cold and icy conditions are just as tough on our cars as they are on us and, unless you have a particularly close relationship with the family hatchback, it won’t have benefited from a cosy night under the duvet. On December 2nd last year, the AA reported attending an average of 1,150 breakdowns every hour. Those stricken motorists could have avoided hours of waiting at the roadside, and the inevitable expense subsequently, by ensuring that they had taken a few easy and relatively inexpensive steps to ready their car, and themselves, for winter motoring. If you’re not confident under the bonnet, then take your vehicle to a reputable independent dealer so you can rest assured that your car will be ready to face the challenges of our winter climate. Covered popped into Horsforth’s Town Garage for details of their winter safety check, which should typically consist of the following: • Battery and alternator check • Antifreeze and washer bottle fluid check and top up

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34 News from the Suburbs

New Year's Celebrations Around the UK

Happy New Year, everyone! You and your family will no doubt have your own way of celebrating the turn of the year and most will have taken inspiration from the UK. We take a look at some of the traditions followed by our closest neighbours.

Another ancient Irish tradition is the remembrance of family or close fiends who have passed away the year before; a place at the dinner table is set for them and the door is left unlatched.

The Ways Wales Celebrates

The Scottish lead the world when it comes to New Year celebrations and you might expect an exclamation of “Crivens! We invented Hogmanay!” if you alleged otherwise to friends north of the border.

New Year's Eve is referred to as “Nos Galan” and New Year's Day as “Dydd Calan”. The Welsh say “Blwyddyn Newdyy Dda” for “Happy New Year”, and that may not necessarily be on January 1st! Some areas of Wales (like Gwaun Valley) celebrate Dydd Calan on January 12th, because according to the Julian calendar (the predecessor to the Gregorian calendar) New Year's Day originally fell on that date. Other traditions in Wales include clearing debts before the New Year arrives, opening and closing the back door at midnight to symbolically remove the past year and its bad luck (locking it thereafter retains the good luck), and the belief that nothing should be lent on New Year's Day, as this sets the tone for the whole year.

Northern Ireland's Interesting Traditions Irish New Year is rooted in traditions and superstitions, many of which revolve around beginning the New Year on the right foot. It is customary for the house to be thoroughly cleaned and spotless as a good omen for the year ahead. Likewise, first footing - whoever first crosses the threshold into the home - is an important tradition (also in Wales and Scotland). If it is a tall, dark, handsome man, the Irish believe good luck is bestowed upon the home and its residents, while a red haired girl would usher in hardship and grief.

Scottish New Year: 'Hogmanay'

Scotland share many traditions with Ireland and Wales, including first footing (often with a gift of whisky and sometimes a lump of coal), singing songs to neighbours, cleaning the house on December 31st, and clearing all debts before the chime of midnight. Some villages even roll flaming barrels down streets to symbolically burn up the old year. Although visitors before the chime of midnight may be shooed to avoid bringing bad luck, part of Hogmanay celebration is the welcoming of friends and strangers with warmth and kindness, bringing in the New Year on a cheerful and amiable note. But their most prominent tradition is at the stroke of midnight, it's customary for all to join hands or link arms (corresponding with the final verse of the song) and sing the traditional New Year's song by Robert Burns, Auld Lang Syne, to bid farewell to the old year - a tradition now followed by many other English speaking nations. Wherever you draw your inspiration from for your own celebrations, all at Covered wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015!

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SANTA & REBECCA at LCH December was an exciting time at The Leeds Children’s Hospital when the children had a very special visit from Santa along with his ‘elf’ Rebecca Keatley from CBeebies. The Leeds Children’s Hospital provides one of the most comprehensive range of specialist children’s hospital services in the country and is a regional centre, looking after youngsters from birth to the age of 17 from Yorkshire and beyond. Alice Halstead is now a Patron of the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal. Prior to that she spent a two and a half years continuous stay in the hospital and had this to say about being a patient during the festive period “Christmas was so special in hospital. In the run up to the big day; Santa, celebrities and numerous generous people would visit the wards donating presents

and making our time in hospital as special as possible.” Rachel Brooke, Fundraising Coordinator for the Leeds Children’s Hospital Appeal told Covered: “Everyone at the Leeds Children’s Hospital wants to make this Christmas as much fun as it can be for some of the bravest children in our region and to try and bring the normal things that children do at home into the hospital environment”.

However, the Leeds Children’s Hospital treats children all year round. If you would like to know how you can make a difference please visit: leedshospitalsfundraising.org. uk/LCH/ or call Rachel Brooke on 0113 2065223. Your donations make a huge difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in our local area who deserve the chance to experience the very best all year round.

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Find out what you’re capable of in 2015! Some of the staff at St Gemma’s Hospice have been talking to us about how working with people suffering illnesses reminds them to live life to its full potential. They see day in, day out, what suffering a life limiting illnesses can cause an individual and their family. You never know what’s around the corner so why not make 2015 the year that changes the direction of your life? St Gemma’s Hospice runs a whole host of exciting and exhilarating challenges that suit people of all lifestyles and abilities. So whether you want to do something now or sign up for something in the near future you have to train for, they will have a challenge to suit you. Make 2015 the year you pass the finish line of your first 10k, half or full marathon. Take to the skies and see the curvature of the earth by signing up for one of their parachute jumps. If you crave travel and adventure then take on the vastness of the Sahara, the height of Kilimanjaro or the length of the Great Wall of China

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with one of their many organised international challenges. You may even want to follow in the footsteps of Yorkshire’s very own Mark Cavendish and cycle with St Gemma’s from London to Paris! If travel isn’t your thing and you prefer things a little closer to home then why not take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and see the beauty right on your doorstep or sweat it out with the best of them at the St Gemma’s 180. This is 180 minutes of exercise to kick start your fitness in 2015. Years from now it will be better to look back and say ‘I can’t believe I did that’ than to look back and say ‘I wish I did that’.

2,500 people around Leeds will receive care from St Gemma’s Hospice throughout the year. Not only do they provide vital support for the patients who are suffering with a terminal illness, they also support all their family and friends through the social work and bereavement support teams. The running costs are over £9 million in 2015 and we rely on people like you to help us raise the majority of these costs. All events can be found on their website so visit www.st-gemma. co.uk for full details contact 0113 218 5555 challenges@st-gemma.co.uk.

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Leeds National Trust Association’s 40th Birthday Party Covered magazine was kindly invited by Leeds NTA to join their combined Christmas and 40th birthday party on 11 December at St Chad’s Church Hall in Otley Road, Far Headingley. Centrepiece of the celebrations was a fine Christmas and birthday cake made, decorated and donated by members Christine and Keith Harrap. Rather than the usual seasonal decoration, the cake was topped by oak leaves and acorns, symbolising the National Trust.

Jane Pronay, Christine Harrap, Bernard Atha, Pamela Fishwick and Paul Rockett. Pamela Fishwick is an original member from 1974 and, as past treasurer and membership secretary, was representing the many long serving volunteers who have enabled the association to flourish.

President of the Leeds Association, Alderman Bernard Atha CBE, opened the ceremony by outlining the importance of the formation of the association and its lasting development into today’s thriving group – Alderman Atha was addressing well in excess of 100 members who had braved the morning’s hailstorms to enjoy the event, refreshments and entertainment. The event itself completed a decade of Christmas mornings organised by Jane Pronay, who went on to thank all longstanding and new members who do so much to make their organised events enjoyable and, indeed, possible – from social gatherings such as this through walks, talks, day outings and holidays. The morning’s festivities were

Lawnswood Female Voice Choir brought the entertainments to a close with a medley of Christmas music.

completed by a medley of Christmas music performed by Lawnswood Female Voice choir, expertly led by Director of Music Brenda Hawer and the event drawn to a close by the association’s current Chairman Paul Rockett. The choir sings to

raise funds for charity and is a favourite of LNTA. Information about the associatio’s activities and membership can be obtained from Christina Sherborne on cmsherborne@ btopenworld.com

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STUART ANDREW MP As many readers will be aware, Small Business Saturday took place at the beginning of December and I spent the day visiting an array of businesses and organisations throughout the constituency, from Farsley Business Group to Shops and Bars. In our constituency, it is very evident that small and medium sized businesses, like those I visited, make a huge contribution to the local economy and also do a great deal in terms of employment for the communities they are part of, be they shops, pubs, restaurants, or small firms and offices. It is therefore so important that the Government does all it can to help business like these not only survive, but thrive.

For example, I know that business rates can be a significant cost for small businesses, which is why I am pleased that the Government has taken action in the recent Autumn Statement to increase the rate of relief on bills for small businesses. This measure, which sees the doubling of small business rate relief, has been extended until April 2015 and I understand that an estimated third of a million small firms, including many small shops, are paying no business rates at all as a result of the scheme. Whilst this is only one example, I feel that it demonstrates the Government’s commitment to making sure that small and medium businesses get the support they need in these difficult economic times. As we approach the new year, I know that many readers will now be looking to book their summer

holidays and I am sure that you will therefore join me in welcoming the measures also announced in the Autumn Statement that Air Passenger Duty for under 12s will be abolished from May and from 2016 for under 16s. I understand that this will save a two child family travelling from Leeds Bradford Airport around £26 on the cost of economy short-haul flights and around £142 on the cost of economy long-haul flights. This serves as another example of the action the Government is taking to help people at a time when household budgets are being stretched. To close, whilst I realise that the Christmas period will be well underway by the time you read this article, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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LEARN NEW SKILLS ALL YEAR ROUND WITH LEEDS CITY COLLEGE! From January 2015, we are offering a wide range of part time courses for adults across the City at our main campuses and smaller community sites including St Bartholomew’s Centre, Armley. Whether you want to up-skill to find employment or achieve a promotion or just want to enjoy your leisure time by taking up a new hobby – then we’ve got a course for you! St Bartholomew’s Centre is offering courses in Cake Decorating & Cookery, Bookkeeping, Childcare & Teaching

Assistant courses, Computing, Hair & Beauty as well as a number of “Just for Fun” Community leisure courses including Local History, Arts & Crafts, Gardening plus many more. We are also now taking applications for our Access to HE and Higher Education courses starting at main

Campuses from Sept 2015. Please see our website for details www. leedscitycollege.ac.uk. You can find out more about part time courses and how to apply or enrol, by going online at www.leedscitycollege. ac.uk, or by contacting us directly on 0113 386 1997 / courses@ leedscitycollege.ac.uk

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LEEDS’ SEEDS STOCKPILE SUCCESS

part in our fantastic seed gathering project, which has seen over 800 trees planted across the city in recent years. The enthusiasm from the children is always superb, and I would like to personally thank our parks and countryside team for their hard work in making schemes such as this one a tremendous success."

Over 450 children have played their part in this year’s Leeds City Council seed gathering project. Youngsters joined staff from the council’s parks and countryside team to take part and gather seeds as part of the initiative, which has resulted in over 800 trees planted in locations across the city over recent years. Seeds were collected from a number of parks including, Roundhay Park, Chevin Forest Park, Middleton Park, Golden Acre Park and Temple Newsam. A number of learning sessions were also included, which provided those taking part with the chance to find out more about

the local woodland habitat at each park, and more about seeds and their dispersal along with tree planting. Children also had the opportunity to plant their own seed in a pot and take it home to grow their very own tree. Councillor Mark Dobson, Leeds City Council’s executive member for cleaner, safer and stronger communities told Covered: "We were delighted to once again give youngsters the opportunity to take

Councillor Jane Dowson, Leeds City Council’s lead member for children and families added: "It was really brilliant to see over 450 children in Leeds this year have such an enjoyable time discovering more about the beauty of our trees and parks. As part of the initiative, a number of interesting learning sessions regarding our local habitat and seed dispersal were provided on the days, which as always were really well received by the children."

BULBS EXPECTED TO BLOOM IN RODLEY PARK On a damp, misty Saturday morning in late November 2014 Rodley Village Community Group (RVCG) along with volunteers young and old planted daffodil bulbs in Rodley Park. The community project was resultant of an idea by one of the members of the group and Cllr Kevin Ritchie offered support by providing equipment, obtaining permission from the Parks Department and helping with planting. The group now looks forward

Volunteers at the Rodley Village Community Group bulb planting day.

to seeing the results of their considerable efforts in spring when, hopefully, there will be an amazing bloom of daffodils in Rodley Park. Chairman Paul Heaton told Covered: “It is hoped that this will be an ongoing project with additional bulbs being

planted in future years. We would of course be grateful of additional helpers and donations of bulbs.” If you’d like to be involved in future RVCG initiatives, please contact Paul Heaton: Tel: 0113 229 0767 / 07946 348476 email: paul.heaton2@ntlworld.com

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PLANET OF THE VAPES Thousands of smokers will, once again, gear up to kick the habit as this year passes into the next. Some will succeed and some will fail. The story is a long running one but the developing e-cigarette market has seen a massive increase in the number of people who change their habit by stopping smoking and starting ‘vaping’. If you’re a smoker, with a little help, this could be the year you finally quit! Over four million people in the UK are now using e-cigarettes. Vaping offers an alternative to smoking but e-cigarettes are not an official stop smoking aid. They do however offer a multitude of benefits for people who are looking to give up tobacco products. "Nicotine itself is not a particularly hazardous drug," says Professor John Britton, who leads the tobacco advisory group for the Royal College of Physicians. "It's something on a par with the effects you get from caffeine. If all the smokers in Britain stopped smoking cigarettes and started smoking electronic cigarettes we would save many lives. It's a massive potential public health prize”. The benefit of vaping is that e-cigarettes do not include the cancer-causing chemicals, tar or carcinogens found in cigarettes. Also, you can still vape in most places as it is not covered by the smoking ban. You won’t have that unpleasant lingering smell that smoking produces either. It’s certainly more socially acceptable to vape than to smoke, for now anyway. A plethora of flavoured vapors such as fruit, mint, candy, parmaviolet, rhubarb & custard and bubblegum

are available, as well as tobacco flavoured e-liquids for those that still want the taste of a standard cigarette. Starter Kits are reasonably priced and the average smoker will save a small fortune over the year by switching to vaping. If you do decide to join the millions who already have and give vaping a go, make sure you buy a reputable product. A user cannot be sure of the dosage within an unregulated e-cigarette, meaning they could be inhaling stronger amounts than they were used to as a smoker. Also, they will not be aware of the additives used in the e-liquid so it’s always best to check that the product is made or tested in the UK. The best advice will come from an independent retailer who focuses solely on the supply of e-cigarettes. You will find knowledgeable and helpful staff who will advise about the correct equipment and refills and you will often be able to try before you buy. With some statisticians claiming vaping is 95% safer than traditional methods of getting a nicotine fix, why not give it a go and see if you can give up tobacco for good this year? For more information call into your local independent retailer or visit: www.ecita.org.uk (Electronic Cigarette Industry Association) www.eccauk.org (Electronic Cigarette Consumer Association)

44 News from the Suburbs

School children see Park come to life Children in Pudsey can now enjoy zipping around Queen’s Park as they make use of fantastic new play facilities, including an exhilarating zip wire. Local Councillors Richard Lewis, Josie Jarosz and Mick Coulson have worked alongside local residents and children from nearby Waterloo Primary School to design a play area that really meets the needs and imagination of the children who will be using it. Queen’s Park has already seen the completion of a brand new multi-use games area (MUGA) that young people of all ages use to play football, cricket, basketball and other sports. In addition to this, an outdoor gym has also been installed giving people access to high quality, free

Cllrs Jarosz, Lewis and Coulson at the new play area.

exercise equipment including running and cycling machines to help local residents lead healthy lives. Now that the play area is completed, Councillors are hopeful that Queen’s Park will be used by people from across the community as it really does have something for everyone. Councillor Richard Lewis (Labour, Pudsey) told Covered: “It’s fantastic that Queen’s Park

has now been transformed and I’m particularly proud of the new play area which brings state of the art play and sports facilities to this area of Pudsey. The previous facilities have done sterling service over the years but had become outdated and tired. It’s brilliant that local school children have been at the heart of the whole process which has allowed Council officers to design a play area they want and I’m sure they’ll really enjoy it now it’s completed.”

Leeds Book Fair on 1 February It’s a while now since Leeds Book Fair outgrew St Margaret’s Church Hall in Horsforth and moved out to Pudsey Civic Hall. The books and magazines on offer range from secondhand paperbacks and hardbacks, through collectible books such as comic annuals to rare and antiquarian examples. The books shown are the kind of

prizes given out over a hundred years ago by schools, churches and youth organisations for attendance and punctuality. Inevitably with some religious or moral message, they are prized today for their colourful spines. These are all by George Henty,

a highly regarded author of military adventures – Henty had served with the Army Hospital Service during the Crimean War. The next fair is on Sunday 1 February from 10-4. Enquiries to 0161 7974786

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of these areas and want to take part in the scheme, then register your collection now. If you don’t live in these areas, register your interest so they know the postcode demands for 2016.

Dreading the mess of getting rid of your Christmas tree? Help is at hand! After all the festivities are over and you have put your decorations back in the loft, the last thing you want to do is struggle with a Christmas tree scattering needles through the house, across the drive and all over the car. So this year, St Gemma’s Hospice are running their Christmas Tree Collection service, a simple but fantastic concept that asks for a donation in return for the ease of having your tree picked up and recycled. With the help of McCarthy’s Removals and Leeds Commercial Van Hire, St Gemma’s will deliver this fantastic service to many parts of Leeds. All you need to do is visit www. st-gemma.co.uk/treecollection, make a donation and tell them

where you will leave your tree for St Gemma’s to collect (somewhere accessible), you don’t even have to be in on the collection dates. The Hospice will use the information provided via the website to collect your tree on 9th and 10th January. As this is the first year Leeds will have this service provided by the Hospice, collections will be limited to the following areas: LS6, LS7, LS8, LS14, LS15, LS16, LS17, LS18, LS19, LS20. If you live in one

A hospice in Cheshire, now in its 14th year of this scheme has recently raised £71,000 from one collection so St Gemma’s Hospice are very excited about signing up and establishing what they hope to be a an annual service to benefit as many people in the city as possible. The money will go towards funding the vital care provided by the Hospice to patients and their families, which are free for the patients but cost over £9 million a year to provide. For more information on the scheme contact Nicola in Fundraising on 0113 218 5570 or nicolah@st-gemma.co.uk

THINK YOU KNOW YORKSHIRE? Yorkshire documentary maker Mark Saville has launched a series of Yorkshire Lectures taking place at The Stable Block, Church Rd, Horsforth, LS18 5JB Every Monday (term time only) from 5th January 10am -12. This series of Lectures has been developed to shed light on the history, topography and the people who have helped shape Yorkshire's towns into what they look like today. Each week in the comfort of the lecture room you will follow a circular tour around a town centre which highlights interesting and unusual places to look for, their role in history and their use today. These are entertaining lectures using photographs and video to show you what to look for behind the scenes

or in places normally inaccessible to the public.

on aspects of Yorkshire, from historical works to travelogs.

Mark Saville has produced numerous DVDs about Yorkshire over the last 15 years. He has also published e-books and print books

The 12 Lectures cost £48. For further information please call:0113 258 4680 or email: marksaville@btconnect.com

46 Covered Classifieds Aerial & Satellite

Aerial & Satellite

Dale Communications Ltd

AERIAL SERVICES Are you ready for digital? Digital Upgrades and Repairs Compliant to CAI Standard Free Callout Estimates No Hidden Charges OAP Discounts One Year’s Parts & Labour Guarantee as standard Pudsey: 0113 255 2277 Mobile: 07980 651974

TV AERIAL, SATELLITE & COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS Installations

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Repairs

Upgrades

Digital Aerials & Sky Installations & Repairs LCD, LED & Plasma Installations Extra TV/Sky Points Multi Point Systems Watch & Control Sky in Any Room Fully Insured and Qualified Engineers Locally Family Run Business with 25 Years’ Experience 7 Day service with Locally Employed Engineers FREE QUOTATIONS CCTV Installations – Domestic & Commercial 17th Edition Electrician 15% Discount with this advert

CALL YOUR LOCAL ENGINEER ON 0800 633 5311 / 07711 796985 Local to you in LS12, LS13 & LS28 Website: www.dalecomm.co.uk Email: sales@dalecomm.co.uk Building & Joinery Services

BENNETT BUILDERS All types of building work Drains unblocked ∞ Gutters cleaned Garden Walls ∞ Extensions Structual work ∞ Refurbishments All Aspects of Building work undertaken

PUDSEY

No job too small FREE QUOTES

TEL 0113 2109209 MOB 0789 4541091 PEARL BUILDING SERVICES DON’T MOVE... IMPROVE Structural / Engineering Work · Extensions · Full Design Service Brick / Stonework / Pointing · Kitchen / Bathroom / Bedrooms / Loft / Basement Conversion · Renovation and Restoration Work / Bespoke Joinery · Electrical / Plumbing / Plastering · Solar Panels Fitted For further information, along with a no-obligation quotation, please contact us on the following:

OFFICE: 0113 255 2877 MOBILE: 07958 742 032 EMAIL: info@pearlbuildingservices.co.uk WEB: www.pearlbuildingservices.co.uk

Covered Classifieds Beds

Decorators

Decoratin by HOLMES & SONS

EST 1928

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

TEL: 07802 464296 or: 07852 311683 Car Dealerships

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Ringways

Charities & Fundraising St Gemma’s

Dentists

11 & 33

Whitecote

Children & Families Future Prospects

Cleaning Services Poppies

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Locally Based Reliable, Trustworthy Staff References Available

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

Dental Laboratory Ltd.

• 1 Hour Denture Repairs • New NHS & Private Dentures • Local Service with a Smile Chrome Orthodontics Flexible Dentures Crowns Gumshields 32, Whitecote Hill, Bramley, Leeds LS13 2HU e: enquiries@whitecote-dental.co.uk

Education

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Leeds City College

48 Covered Classifieds Electricians

Heating & Plumbing

ANYTHING ELECTRICAL

HILLFOOT GAS AND PLUMBING

ALARMS REWIRES OUTSIDE LIGHTS

SERVICES

No job too small 25 years experience Electric Cookers Repaired Advertised in the Pudsey Times for 20 years

Tel: 0113 2569270 Central Heating Boilers Water Heaters Fires Cookers Hobs

Ring Pudsey: 0113 2854563 or 0780 1063911 Food & Drink

551190

Tel: 07759095694 Appliance Servicing Landlord Certifications Gas Safety Inspections Bathroom Suites General Plumbing Work No Job Too Small

ahutchinson-83@trade.co.uk

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Horsforth Beer Festival

The Marsh Inn

Furniture Kettley’s Furniture

Furniture & Upholstery The Gables

Jordan Upholstery

Garage Doors

GARAGE SAME

DOOR DAY

REPAIRS

M.T PLUMBING

No call out charge Tap washers to full bathroom suites

7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM - 8PM • • • •

Broken Cables & Spring Repairs Locks Replaced Remote Controls Fitted & Repaired New Doors Fitted

No job too small All plumbing work undertaken All work fully insured & guaranteed Free quotes

LEEDS

ALL AREAS COVERED

01132 820 410

NO CALL OUT CHARGE

CALL GARY MOBILE

www.firstgaragedoors.com

Garage Services Alba Tyres

Based in Pudsey (Leeds) ahutchinson-83@trade.co.uk

07860 382 984

Tel: 0113 2569270

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Garden & Tree Services HAGA

Urban Earth

Health & Wellbeing Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Physio Fit

Slimming World

Mirage E Cigarettes

Mob: 07759095694

Covered Classifieds Jewellers

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Queensbury Jewellers

Mobile Valeting

Jobs / Careers Town Garage

Joinery

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

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

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Kitchens

OAP Discount Available

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Gallagher Bell

Locksmiths

Photographic Resources Leodis

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Piano Tuition Piano Tuition

Property Renewal

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50 Covered Classifieds Renewable Energy

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The Phoenix Works

Scrap Cars Wanted

Tuition

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Kip McGrath

WRAP

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Rainbow Windows

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