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RECLAIMED BY NATURE - ROTHWELL COLLIERY PLUS... WHAT’S ON, PRIZE CROSSWORD, HEALTH & WELLBEING, SPORT & MUCH MORE

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elcome to the first ever LS26 Local newszine!

For some time we have thought about branching out to supplement our online presence and provide the people of LS26 with their own ‘newszine’ covering Rothwell, Swillington, Methley and all other areas that fall in the locality of the LS26 Postcode.

Not everyone has access to the internet and sometimes you may just want a break from social media and online news. LS26 Local is something new, it’s in your hand, it’s real and it’s free!

We will bring you some interesting, quirky and nostalgic features as well as regulars such as Health & Wellbeing, What’s On, a Prize Crossword and Local Sports. We will also have a list of all the local community groups, charities and local sports clubs.

LS26 Local is for you, we want to give our community groups a voice to be heard so we will include as much as possible in our What’s On pages and our comprehensive list of Community Groups. We would love to hear from you so if you run a group that you think more people should know about then drop an email to ls26local@ gmail.com and we can see how we can help you.

This month our first feature article is about the Rothwell Country Park and how the area has changed over the past few centuries, from hunting ground to colliery and now to country park.

As previously mentioned, we also have a prize crossword. For this months prize we have a cool prize - an Elvis Presley album on vinyl, so if you are an Elvis fan, or just starting your vinyl collection why not have a go, it’s an ideal excuse for a cup of tea and some light brain training!

Finally a word about advertising, we really don’t want our magazine to be full of adverts, but it does help cover our production costs, so if you run a local business and would like an advert at a very reasonable rate please get in touch and we can send you an information sheet which lists the prices and different types of adverts available.

We really hope you enjoy this first issue and hopefully many more to come. Any feedback is welcomed so please get in touch with any ideas for future features or simply just what you think about the new publication.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us so far, from those who have advertised with us or agreed to stock our newszines, to every facebook like, share or retweet on twitter! And a big thanks to Shane Lambert who kindly allowed us to use his images of Rothwell Colliery. We greatly appreciate and value everyones support!

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ROTHWELL COLLIERY

One of many positive aspects of living in the LS26 area is the amount of parks and open spaces we are lucky enough to enjoy.

If you are a runner, dog walker or just someone who enjoys a good walk we are spoilt for choice with numerous canal side walks, the splendour of Springhead Park and the wonderful nature reserve at St Aidans managed by the RSPB. One hidden gem is the Rothwell Country Park, an area that was once quite the opposite of the green, tranquil area it is today.

For our first feature on the area we have chosen 4

the Country Park not just for its natural beauty that is maintained and managed by the ‘Friends of Rothwell Country Park’ but for its interesting and industrial past.

The story though begins back in the middle ages when the local area was a vast wooded area and used as a hunting and training ground for preparations for any future battles or wars. This gave birth to the legendary tale of John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster and son of Edward III who killed the last wild boar in the district around the turn of the 14th century.

Around 1530 Henry VIII declared the area should no longer be used for hunting and it became an area for cattle to graze. This in turn led to the vast wooded area being felled to make way for farmers and their livestock.

Around the 17th century coal mining was becoming more prominent and with a growing population and the steady growth of industrialisation the demand for coal had very quickly quadrupled.

Coal mining in the area began with primitive roots with the use of ‘bell’ or ‘bee hive mines’.

These were dangerous and only had a short life before the seams resources were exhausted.

In 1867 coal mining reached a new status when the first mine shaft was sunk besides the North Midland Railway.

Coal mining was now a huge business and with a vast network of shafts mining was able to continue for over another 100 years.

In 1947 Nationalisation took control of the mines and new technology was introduced to the site.

An underground locomotive system was introduced to increase speed and productivity as well as a washery plant and surface conveyor.

The colliery closed in 1983 with the loss of around 650 jobs and the historic association between Rothwell and the Coal Mining Industry came to an end.

The site then lay unused for over a decade until a partnership between Leeds City Council and Groundwork in 1995, with the help of lottery funding, the European Community and Forestry Commission, plus contractors and local residents and community groups, began the transformation from colliery to country park.

With the introduction of walkways, marshland, scrub, meadowland, ponds, streams and the planting of various variety of trees and shrubs the once industrial hive of activity became an area reclaimed by nature.

Over time the area has become a rich habitat for wildlife and a peaceful place for dog walking, bird-watching or simply enjoying the fresh air and birdsong.

As part of the transformation a sculpture by Andrew McKeown was unveiled. The sculpture named ‘Breaking the Mould’ takes the form of a giant seed, which has emerged, from an industrial mould. The sculpture represents new life and growth emerging from industrial decline. The six piece cast stone and iron sculpture was installed as a ‘Marker’ and is one of twenty one ‘Changing Places’ regeneration sites across England and Wales. The sculpture celebrates and marks the

£60 million Changing Places programme which transformed 1,000 hectares of post-industrial derelict land into parks and open spaces.

To this day the once industrial past is now hard to see but a few markers still remain if you have a spare morning or afternoon to explore the area.

The site of the stockyard is the easiest to spot with the railway lines still seated in the concrete floor.

Also, just past the ‘Breaking the Mould’ sculpture the area which housed the mines emergency gear platform is still visible in the form of an arched road with curb.

With a collection of carved stone sculptures, a giant sun dial and plenty more hidden items the Country Park is well worth a visit.

For more about the park, or information about volunteering please visit the friends of Rothwell Country Park website: http://friendsofrcp.co.uk.

Colliery images courtesy of Shane Lambert.

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KAREN BRUCE’S

COUNCILLORS NEWS

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The Rothwell Labour team were really tired after being up all night to hear the all-out local election result. We were at the Leeds First Direct Arena and could hear all the other results coming in. It was a very good night in Leeds for Labour overall, with an increase in the number of Labour councillors. It was interesting seeing the votes at the Rothwell count as they were being sorted and counted and the fact that people had three votes to use was throwing out some different patterns of voting. Quite a few voters even opted for one of

each from the three main parties, so this really did make the all-out election different to usual local elections and no doubt gave different results to a normal year.

When the result finally came in at after 6am in the morning, it was evident that Rothwell Labour had won one seat and lost another. It was unclear who had come second and third, which would make a difference to who was up again for election next year or the year after. There were only 12 votes in it, after a recount there were still 12 votes in it between the Liberal Democrat candidate and me, so I get to be the first up for election next year.

Bring it on, I’m ready to do it all again!

I was really delighted that Rothwell folk had reelected me to carry on doing the job which I love, thank you to everyone. I’m available to everyone in Rothwell, Woodlesford, Oulton and Carlton to help where I can, whoever you voted for. But I was gutted to lose my hard-working ward colleague David Nagle, who had grafted hard for six years in the community and for the local party. David is as nice and as genuine a guy as you’re likely to meet and I wish him luck for the future. I’m sure he will be enjoying a well-earned rest from the work of a councillor! Thanks also to Sharon Burke, who was a great energetic Labour candidate who lives in Hunslet, knows Rothwell very well and is desperate to move here!

So home without any sleep and two hours until

my councillor’s surgery, the job doesn’t wait.

It’s always great to be there to take up issues for people who need my help. When I make a difference to a local person in their circumstances, it makes my role so worthwhile.

A couple of days later it was the May Day celebrations in Rothwell, one of my favourite Rothwell events of the year and I’m always pleased to help the Rothwell and District carnival committee to put on their fabulous community events throughout the year. It was great to chat to community stallholders. Thank you to FORCE friends of Rothwell civic enterprise on their stall to highlight the campaign to take over the Rothwell civic buildings to run as a community enterprise.

I’m happy to help any way I can, and am currently looking what funding I can help with including community committee funding (as chair) and of course I wore the t-shirt at this busy Rothwell event to help raise the profile.

Another local group I’m strongly supporting is the ‘Save Our Homes’ campaign and it was good to support their brilliant stall at the May Day festival to collect signatures and raise the profile. This former coal board estate of 70 homes (over 200 residents) near the sports centre of Wordsworth Drive and Sugar Hill Close, is threatened with demolition by their private landlord. The landlord Pemberstone wants to build new homes, mostly for sale in their place. You can sign the petition at http://bit.ly/sohls26.

We had great news of the fantastic victory the week after the election for Carlton village as Leeds City Council refused planning permission for the development of 129 houses on Strawberry Fields.

This would have increased the size of this small village by almost half again. Infrastructure cannot take it. Within a couple of week though, as we thought they might, we got ready to continue the fight as the developer submitted an appeal against the council’s decision to the secretary of state. We will continue the fight!

I’ve been calling for the Rothwell college centre to re-open and contacted the college to see if this was possible and to set up a meeting with the college principal Colin Booth and Wendy Lane.

In early June I arranged for some community stakeholders to meet at the college. Wendy Lane has been brilliant to work with to get the college re-opened for the benefit of Rothwell residents.

LS26 NOSTALGIA

BACK IN THE DAY...

A quick look back to events and news items from the month of July...

Wendy has been out and about in Morrisons asking local people what courses you’d like to see put on. Wendy also attended the Rothwell Tenants and Residents Association meeting at my request to get residents’ views. An open day is being held on Saturday 7 July 10am to 1pm so come down and have a look, we’re promised entertainment (which can’t be disclosed) and nibbles. Can’t wait for the college to be in use once again after being closed for 6 years! Fantastic news for the community.

Now back to work tackling some of the ongoing issues in our communities such as the Wood Lane parking and anti-social behaviour and sorting out problems for people every day. Thanks to LS26 Local for letting me do this column, hope readers found it interesting and continue to keep you updated.

10 JULY 1940 - BATTLE OF BRITAIN

The Luftwaffe launched a campaign against our RAF, one of the first air force only battles of WWII.

20 JULY 1969 - APOLLO 11 LANDS ON THE MOON

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the Moon.

25 JULY 1978 - WORLD’S FIRST TEST TUBE BABY IS BORN

Louise Joy Brown was the first baby to be conceived using in-vitro fertilization or IVF technology.

29 JULY 1981 - ROYAL WEDDING Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer are married in St Paul’s Cathedral, London.

7 JULY 1985 - A WIMBLEDON FIRST!

Boris Becker beats Kevin Curren 6–3, 6–7, 7–6, 6–4. to become the youngest ever Wimbledon champ.

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JULY’S

WHAT’S ON EVERY MONDAY ART GROUP from Mindfulness activities. 1pm-2pm at Oulton Institute. £2 per session (+£10 deposit).

Contact Pauline on 07780 601917.

CARE N HOUNDS Dementia friendly cafe. 2pm– 4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell, LS26 0AY EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON BINGO with raffle, tea, coffee & biscuits. 1pm-3pm at Royds Court, Rothwell.

COFFEE MORNING 10am-11.30am at Oulton Institute. Organised by The Fair Exchange.

KNIT & NATTER 2pm – share patterns and ideas with refreshments at Rothwell Methodist Church.

SALSA CLASSES 8pm at Oulton Institute. £5 per session, beginners welcome. Please book your place by contacting Pauline 07780 601917.

BUDDIES AT THE BULL Dementia friendly cafe 2pm–4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell, LS26 0AY LILYBUDS GROUP for parents/carers of children aged upto 36 months. 9am-10.30am at Rothwell Parish Church Hall. £2 (inc refreshments) 8

TWINKLEBUDS GROUP for parents/carers of children aged upto 24 months. 10.45am-12.15pm at Rothwell Parish Church Hall. £2 (inc refreshments) EVERY WEDNESDAY ST RAPHAEL SINGERS welcome new members.

Rehearsals are held at 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Trinity Methodist Church, Norton Road, WF1 4LH. straphaelsingers@gmail.com for further info.

EVERY THURSDAY METHLEY YOUTH CLUB 6.30pm-8.30pm at Methley Village Centre, Main Street. Entry is 50p for age 11+. For further info please contact Mel Taylor 07891 279116.

LILYBUDS GROUP for parents/carers of children aged upto 36 months. 9.15am-10.45am at Rothwell Parish Church Hall. £2 (inc refreshments) TWINKLEBUDS GROUP for parents/carers of children aged upto 24 months. 11am-12.30pm at Rothwell Parish Church Hall. £2 (inc refreshments) BABYBUDS GROUP for parents/carers of children aged upto 12 months. 1.30pm-3pm (including sensory area) at Rothwell Parish Church Hall.

EVERY FRIDAY MULTI SPORT ACTIVE CLUB for children aged 4-11. 5pm-6pm (term time only) at Rothwell Scout Hut. £2 per session. For more info and to book please contact Richard 07958 100383 OPEN MIC at the Old Half Way House, Robin Hood. 8pm, everyone welcome.

STORYTIME FOR UNDER 5’S at the Rothwell Community Hub. A great opportunity to meet other parents and carers. 10.30am-11am.

COFFEE MORNING At Temple Lawn Community Centre 9am-12noon. Everyone welcome.

EVERY SATURDAY COFFEE STOP 10am-12noon, with biscuits & cakes. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

ROTHWELL PARK RUN Free weekly timed 5k run in Springhead Park, Rothwell. For more details please visit www.parkrun.org.uk/rothwell/ THROUGHOUT THE MONTH CHARITY COFFEE MORNING Third Friday of the month 10am-12 noon, with stalls. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

COSY CORNER MEMORY CAFE Dementia friendly group meeting. Third Thursday of every month: 2pm–3.30pm at The Methodist Church, Church Street, Woodlesford, LS26 8RD. FAMILY TREE RESEARCH at the Rothwell Community Hub, Marsh Street. Third Wednesday of the month, 6pm. Please contact Pauline for further information on 07780 601917.

KNIT TOGETHER at the Rothwell Community Hub, Marsh Street. Second Tuesday of the month, 10.30am-12pm. Everyone welcome. For further info call 0113 3785005.

LUNCH CLUB First Friday of the month at 12.30pm. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

MESSY CHURCH Second Saturday of the month at 2pm. Fun and games for all the family at Rothwell Methodist Church.

ROTHWELL DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Last Wednesday of the month. 10.30am12noon at the Black Bull, Rothwell, LS26 0AY SOUP LUNCH CLUB at the Rothwell Baptist Church, Wood Lane. First Tuesday of every month.

12.30pm-2pm (soup served until 1). For more info call Sheila 07794 844564 TEA COSY MEMORY CAFE Dementia friendly group meeting. First Saturday of every month.

9.30am-12.30pm at the Rothwell Parish Centre, Church Street, Rothwell, LS26 0QL. SUNDAY 1ST JULY LEEDS SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK 2pm-4pm, Free for all to attend. Part of the Leeds Summer Concerts In The Park, the Grange Moor Brass Band will be playing a range of music in the bandstand at Middleton Park.

TUESDAY 3RD JULY JANE TOMLINSON CANAL RUN with the Rothwell Harriers. Raising money for the amazing Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Sponsored by Nochex Ltd. Race HQ is at Methley ex-servicemen’s club, Main Street, Methley, LS26 9HZ. For more information call Jason Westmoreland on 07785 104785 or email rothwellharriers@yahoo.co.uk

THURSDAY 5TH JULY THE BLACK BULLS DISNEY THEMED QUIZ! Only £2 per team, plus complimentary supper and spot prizes - great fun for all.

FRIDAY 6TH JULY METHLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR Savile Road, Methley, LS26 9HT. Starts at 3:30pm, all welcome.

SUMMER CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING & OUTDOOR CRAFTS FESTIVAL at the Skelton Grange Environment Centre. Registration required please visit www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange EAST LEEDS 10K Sets off from RSPB St Aidans nature park following the River Aire to Lemonroyd marina and circles back to the beginning.

Race starts at 7pm. Booking required via www.evensplits.events/el10k/. £16 fee (RSPB members £14) SATURDAY 7TH JULY LEEDS CITY COLLEGE OPEN DAY at the Rothwell Centre, Marsh Street, LS26 0EA. 10am - 1pm. Come along to see the courses on offer. Book online via www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/events or telephone 0113 3861997.

SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT at the Rothwell Parish Centre, 7.30pm - midnight. Tickets £6.

Please contact Disco Dave on 07751 259959 or DJ Deryck on 07885 547464. Licensed bar - over 21’s only.

MONDAY 9TH JULY SEASONAL NATURE DROP IN at the Skelton Grange Environment Centre. Registration required please visit www.tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange SATURDAY 14TH JULY FUNDRAISING EVENT AND FAMILY FUN DAY in aid of Martin House at the Bird In Hand, Garforth.

BBQ, bouncy castle, stalls, kids disco and music.

THE ROTHWELL CARNIVAL. Rothwell’s annual summer carnival day at Springhead Park. Fun for all the family! Arena entertainment, fairground rides, community stalls including gifts, crafts and food, kids entertainment, dog show, donkey rides, licensed bar and much more!

SATURDAY 14TH - SUNDAY 15TH JULY LEEDS DIESELS ON DISPLAY gala event at Middleton Railway. Please visit www. middletonrailway.org.uk for further details

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TUESDAY 17TH JULY TIMEOUT ROTHWELL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 10am-12pm at Rothwell Baptist Church, Wood Lane.

THURSDAY 19TH JULY WOODLESFORD LS26 CAMRA SOCIAL MEET UP Meet in the Two Pointers at 7.30pm then Three Horse Shoes at 8.30pm and Black Bull at 9.30pm.

All welcome - www.leeds-camra.com FRIDAY 20TH JULY CHARITY GIG HOSTED BY KAT PIERCE at Carlton Social club as part of Pam Gannon’s fundraising effort for Mental Health UK. A night of dancing and singing. Tickets are £5, available via Kat Pierce on facebook.

FRIDAY 20TH - SATURDAY 21ST JULY CARLTON CRICKET CLUB BEER FESTIVAL Everyone welcome - free entry. Live music, street food and Gin & Prosecco bar. For more info email: info@carltoncricketclub.co.uk SATURDAY 21ST JULY FUNDRAISING DAY at Rothwell Baptist Church, Wood Lane 11.30-2pm. Proceeds to Yorkshire Camps. BBQ, face painting, refreshments, games and prizes plus much more.

G FEST at Glebelands playing fields, Ninelands Lane, Garforth. 11am - 9pm. Proceeds going to St Gemmas. Live music, street food, craft ales, pimms and prosecco tent plus lots more!

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FAMILY FUN DAY AT ORCHARD CARE HOME Starts at 12 noon, everyone welcome. Grange Farm, 340 Leeds Road. Tel 01924 822272.

SUNDAY 22ND JULY ROCK & FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL at Middleton Park. Middleton’s own music festival celebrating local bands. Free entry, event starts at 12noon.

THURSDAY 26TH JULY CHER TRIBUTE SHOW at Valentino’s, Leeds Road, Lofthouse, WF3 3HF. A great night of entertainment for all. To book call 01924 210310.

FRIDAY 27TH JULY METHLEY CC GOLF DAY at Pontefract Golf Club.

Meet at 12pm for bacon sandwiches & tea/coffee.

1pm start. Prizes for nearest pin, longest drive, team winner. Then back to Methley Cricket Club for curry. £37.50 per person.

CHARITY WORLD DARTS EXHIBITION 2018 at Carlton Social Club, in aid of the Royal British Legion and BCWR Animal Rescue Centre. Join Scott Waites, Darryl Fitton, Leighton Bennett and Kirk Bevins for the evening. Plus raffle and auction and a chance to play one of the darts legends. Tickets £7.50 by calling 07725 954948.

MASQUERADE BALL in aid of the Bradley Lowery foundation at Oulton Hall. Enjoy a night of mystery, music and fun at this black tie event.

Evening starts at 7pm. Over 18’s only. Tickets are £50 email: MasqueradeBallforBLF@gmail.com

SATURDAY 28TH JULY RUM & REGGAE AT THE BLACK BULL Tickets £15 and includes 4 rums, a rum cocktail, nibbles.

Introduced and mixed by a spirits specialist. Live Caribbean music by ‘Stig of the dub’. Starts at 8pm WOODLAND TRAIL MAINTENANCE with the Friends of Rothwell Country Park. 10am-3pm. For more info call Pete Banks on 07891 277108 THE CIRCUS AT HOME LEA HOUSE a day of fundraising and fun from 1pm. Stalls, food, tombola and entertainment by the clown act the Rapide Brothers.

SUNDAY 29TH JULY OUTDOOR CINEMA at Oulton Hall showing the classic ‘Grease’. Please arrive at 2pm to get your spot on the lawn with the movie commencing at 3pm. Tickets are £10 per adult, £5 per child.

To book please contact events@oultonhallhotel. co.uk and quote ‘Grease01’.

CHRIS WHITE JAZZ TRIO performs a free concert at Middleton Park of banding music, popular arrangements and more. Free entry, event starts at 2.30pm TUESDAY 31ST JULY DUSK BAT WALKS AT ST. AIDAN’S RSPB NATURE RESERVE. Join the RSPB experts on a bat hunt and learn about this amazing species. Booking essential, please visit contact RSPB St Aidans for further information or view www.visitleeds.co.uk

LS26 LOCAL

PRIZE CROSSWORD Try your hand at our crossword. Simply complete the clues and then find the hidden word (or words) by re-arranging the letters from the squares with the yellow dots.

This months clue: Heroic outlaw ACROSS 1 Agitate (4) 4 Suppose (6) 7 Astronomical model (11) 8 Literary work (4) 10 Anglo-British WWII agent (6) 11 Gaming tile (6) 12 Group of three persons (4) 13 Brave (11) 15 Capital of Greece (6) 16 Prickly seed vessel (4) To enter the prize draw simply email your answer to ls26local@gmail.com no later than 16/7/18.

Please include your full name & address.

DOWN 2 Switchboard operator (11) 3 Flee (3) 4 Those who study heavenly bodies (11) 5 Snake (7) 6 Climber (11) 9 Systematically arranged body of facts (7) 14 Steal from (3)

THIS MONTHS PRIZE: ELVIS IN LOVE VINYL LP!

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ANGELA GRAHAM’S

HEALTH & WELLBEING

In today’s modern society we are expected to work long hours, work through lunch breaks and do overtime, which simply affects the amount of time we have for ourselves. By the time we arrive home it may be dark and we’re possibly feeling tired already.

This article focuses on circadian rhythm and how much quality sleep we actually achieve and need.

Circadian Rhythm in laymen’s term is the body’s clock. It’s a system that cleverly wakes us up when the sun rises, tells us when to eat, prompts us to sleep when it’s dark and regulates many other physiological processes.

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It can be seen by the diagram that we should be winding down as soon as the sun starts to set; sleep by 10pm as we only repair between 102am and wake after 6am due to physiological repair only being achieved between 2-6am. Easy enough, right? So why is it that over 20 million Brit’s are exhausted and don’t get enough sleep?

So what time did you go to bed last night ? Did you sleep between 10pm and 6am? Did you go to the loo or have a snack or drink in the early hours?

Did you have nightmares’ or interrupted sleep?

Did you wake before the alarm and jump out of bed ready for your new day?

Firstly, the benefits of sleep: 1. The spine elongates, realigns and discs decompress.

2. Heart and breathing rate reduces giving the heart and lungs a well deserved rest.

3. Collagen increases and repairs damaged skin.

4. Muscles and tissue repair.

5. Immune system gets a boost.

6. Digestive system gets a rest.

7. Improves memory.

8. Live longer.

9. R educes inflammation (which can be linked with most diseases).

10. Improves mood and decreases anxiety.

And secondly, don’t forget the side effects of poor sleep hygiene: 1. Impaired cognitive ability.

2. Premature ageing.

3. Weight gain.

4. Lowered libido.

5. S leep deprivation will increase the risk of disease.

6. Can contribute to depression and anxiety.

7. Can lead to drowsiness, accidents and injuries.

8. Adrenal Fatigue.

9. Can lead to forgetfulness.

10. Can weaken the immune system.

Most of us are aware of some of the positives with regards to achieving a good night sleep but not so concerned with the side affects. It can be seen that they can be pretty serious. Sleep is so underrated yet we rely on this for our survival. Most people are too busy for ‘me’ time which affects the quality and amount of sleep.

In this article we have a great list of tips which will guarantee health and wellbeing improvements, even if you start with just one.

TOP TIPS TO BETTER SLEEP Here is a list of my top tips to help improve slumber; in turn catapulting other health, fitness and wellbeing goals. * Zone exercises before bed, Inhale through the open nostril (right) with the tongue at the roof of the mouth. Switch nostril (left) to exhale and let the tongue rest along the jaw. Then repeat, inhale in the left and exhale through the right. * Limit coffee through out the day and do not drink after 3pm latest. Ideally make the last coffee around lunch time. * Avoid a large meal before bed. Small snacks may be ok. Listen to your body. * No alcohol before bed, ideally the whole day. * Try a ‘sleepy drink’ before bed instead of tea, coffee, alcohol, pop or herbal teas. * No blue lights after 8pm (phones, tablets, computers) unless you are wearing amber glasses and have f.lux on the screen. (f.lux is a free download that warms up your computer display at night, to match your indoor lighting - justgetflux.com).

* Have mood lighting to represent the sun setting.

Ideally Himalayan salt lamps and tea lights. * No news before bed and no serious or stressful discussions. * Eat to your ‘metabolic type’ to avoid blood sugar peaks and drops in the day. * If you are tired through the day and need a snooze, allow 20 mins only and use a specific snooze app like pzizz. * Invest in a lumie light clock to send you to sleep and wake you up with a natural light. This will improve stress levels waking to a gradual light (sunrise) and help to stimulate melatonin by gradual dimming of the lamp (sunset).

I am a fan of SMART goals so simply chose one and see how you feel. Everyone is unique and will respond to different things so I encourage you to try a few different ones and then build up to a couple of days being mindful of things that may affect sleep.

ANGELA GRAHAM

Angela is a celebrity trainer in London and Leeds who has carved a successful career as a self employed Holistic Wellness Practitioner and we are delighted to have her as part of the LS26 Local team!

After qualifying as a personal trainer in 2002 and completing a degree in 2004 Angela became fascinated with nutrition, health and wellbeing.

Since then she has enjoyed completing and achieving a mass of qualifications and certifications.

For more information on Angela, or if you would like to take advantage of her services, check out her website www.angelagrahamvitality.co.uk or give her a call on 07541 897598

TRY A SLEEPY DRINyK! drink,

Finally, for all of you who like a sleep why not try this: 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 nob of ginger sliced, Coconut milk - 1 cup Boil all together for 30-60 seconds and simmer for 5. Add optional honey at the end.

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LS26 COMMUNITY

GROUPS IN OUR AREA Our comprehensive list of local charities and community groups in the area.

If you would like us to list a community group or charity on these pages for FREE all you have to do is drop us a line at LS26local@gmail.com or visit our website www.ls26.org.uk and follow the LS26 Community Groups link.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ROTHWELL

A continuing project making Rothwell a dementia friendly community. The group holds various groups and cafés throughout each month. Please see our ‘What’s On’ pages for details of meeting times & venues.

FORCE

Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise. A group working towards saving the old Rothwell Civic Building on Marsh Street. Visit their facebook page by searching FORCE Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise for more information.

FRIENDS OF ROTHWELL COUNTRY PARK

A group of volunteers who help manage, protect 14

and promote the wildlife and heritage of the country park. For more info call Countryside Ranger Pete Banks on 07891277108

LILYBUDS BABY & TODDLER GROUPS Community groups for parent/carers of young babies and toddlers. Based at Rothwell Parish Church Hall. All the groups cost £2 which includes refreshments. Please see our ‘What’s On’ pages for more details or visit their facebook page.

MARIE CURIE FUNDRAISING

Marie Curie East Leeds Fundraising Group - Based in Rothwell and surrounding areas. For more info please contact Faye on 01274 386190

METHLEY WOMBLES

Volunteer group from Methley and Mickletown who get together to keep their village clean and litter free. Contact via Facebook @methleywombles

ROTHWELL FOOD BANK

Distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough provisions. For more info visit: www.leedssouthandeast.foodbank.org.uk

ROTHWELL & DISTRICT LIVE AT HOME

Charitable cause to reduce social isolation and loneliness for older people. They exist to ensure that older people can be connected within a community of their choice, empowered, engaged, cared for and loved. For more info please visit their website: www.rothwellliveathome.btck.co.uk

ROTHWELL LADIES CIRCLE

Rothwell Ladies Circle is a group of girls in Rothwell who like to have fun and do something different whilst fundraising and supporting the local community! They meet twice a month, once to organise fundraising and once for a social event. www.facebook.com/rothwell.circle

ROTHWELL LIONS

Meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Express, Oulton.

If there is a fifth Tuesday in the month then the club will try to hold and additional social event.

For more information please call: 0845 8332765 or visit their website www.rothwell-lions.org.uk

ROTHWELL METHODIST CHURCH

Running various meetings and charity events.

Please see our ‘What’s On’ pages for details of meeting times. www.aireandcaldercircuit.org. uk/churches/rothwell

SOWHAT

Swillington Oulton Woodlesford HS2 Action Together - Campaign group opposing HS2 plans in the LS26 area. www.sowhat.org.uk

SPRINGHEAD PARK VOLUNTEERS

Small volunteer group of local residents committed to protecting, enhancing and maintaining Springhead Park. For more info email springheadparkvolunteers@gmail.com

#SAVEOURHOMESLS26

Residents action group fighting the demolition of homes on Sugar Hill Close and Wordsworth Drive.

Please help by signing their online petition: www.change.org/pemberstone or visit their website saveourhomesls26.org

THE FAIR EXCHANGE

Community group that champions inclusiveness through the exchange of skills, knowledge and experience. For more info contact Pauline on 07780 601917 or email info@thefairexchange. org.uk. Alternatively please visit their website www.thefairexchange.org.uk

TIMEOUT ROTHWELL

Timeout Rothwell is a volunteer run bereavement support group and meets three times a month to offer peer support and friendship. Please call 07877 218327 or email timeoutrothwell@ gmail.com for more information.

GRAPHIC RETOUCH your local design & print service Bespoke design & print at affordable prices: Leaflets & Flyers • Brochures Posters • Order of Service Business Cards & Stationery Wedding Stationery & Invitations For more info call Graham on 07734 254420 or email: graham@graphicretouch.com visit our website www.graphicretouch.com

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CAN YOU HELP MARIE CURIE? Hi, I’m Faye, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie in Leeds.

It’s my job to spread the word about Marie Curie and the vital work our nurses are doing in the area, in the hope that one or two people might support us!

I’m looking for people to be part of a Fundraising Group in and around Rothwell and district, covering postcodes LS25 and LS26. Our Fundraising Groups are invaluable to us, helping us to raise awareness and money in their local communities, through things such as: • Helping with our public collections at local supermarkets and shopping centres (like the ones you may have seen during March time for the Great Daffodil Appeal!)

• Placing and emptying collection tins in local shops and businesses

•O rganising events and encouraging other people to fundraise for us • B eing the friendly face of Marie Curie at all events and collections you’re involved in Being part of a Fundraising Group can fit around your own personal commitments, as long as you’re enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team that’s all we ask. Everyone has different skills to offer, which is why our groups work so well.

Most of all, you’ll be enabling us to care for and support more people living with a terminal illness in Leeds. Every one of us in the UK will be affected at some point by a terminal illness, and we need support so that we can provide the care everyone deserves at the end of their life. Help us to help more people. Simple as that!

You can visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/collect to find your nearest collection and sign up. I’d love to have you on board and meet all our lovely supporters in person.

If you want to find out more, I’d be more than happy to have a chat or meet up over a cuppa.

Give me a call or text on 01274 386190 / 07525 392983, or alternatively you can drop me an email at faye.cryer@mariecurie. org.uk.

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LS26 COMMUNITY

HELP SAVE LOCAL HOMES

The families of Wordsworth Drive and Sugar Hill Close are still being threatened with eviction to allow their current landlord to build new-homes.

The homes are part of the heritage of the area and its coal mining past as they were originally built in the early 50’s by the National Coal Board as homes for the workers of nearby pits.

These houses have homed those workers and their families for over half a century and it is simply wrong in this day and age for families to be treated in this way.

Pemberstone’s planning application has galvanised the residents into action. They have 16

established a Resident’s Action Group, with Cindy Readman as Chair and Mark Field as Vice Chair, and are actively engaging with Leeds City Council, local councillors, civil society organisations, and media organisations to garner support and to stop the eviction from happening.

The group are trying to get their story across to as many people as possible, and also to advise people on how they can help the action group.

HOW YOU CAN HELP • Visit www.saveourhomesls26.org for the groups news and planned activities.

• Add an objection to the Leeds City Council Planning Application Portal by visiting publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk/online-applications/ and entering the reference number 17/06933/FU. • Contact our local MP Alec Shelbrooke, his contact details can all be found on www.alecshelbrooke.co.uk or write to him at the House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. • You can also contact the Housing Secretary James Brokenshire or the Prime Minister Theresa May via social media or again by post.

The more publicity the group receives the better and it will only take a few minutes to add an objection to the planning application or contact any of the above members of parliament.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, so if you can, please help save the LS26 homes.

LS26 COMMUNITY

HAVE YOUR SAY ON PARK PLANS The council are planning an upgrade of the swings and slides in Springhead Park. If this is an important issue for you, and you would like to endorse these plans, please drop the council an email or letter of support.

The more people who can support the plans for an improvement of the Springhead Park childrens facilities, will help push the councils plans through.

Please email victoria.nunns@leeds.gov.uk or louise.gibson@leeds.gov.uk

LS26 COMMUNITY

ROTHWELL CENTRE RE-OPENS

Leeds City College announces plans to re-open the doors of the Rothwell Centre to adult learners, ready for the next academic year starting in September 2018.

The centre, located on Marsh Street, will offer a range of upskilling and short courses, to meet local community needs and interests.

Wendy Lane, Centre Manager at the Rothwell Centre, said: “We’re excited to be providing a brand new offer to the adult community of the district which is aimed at enhancing job prospects, raising aspirations and meeting the economic requirements of the area.

“As well as English, maths, IT and digital literacy courses, we’ll be offering training in becoming a teaching assistant, working in childcare, health and social care, hair and beauty, counselling, business administration and getting people ready to access higher education.

“Individuals will also be able to study GCSEs, languages and an array of leisure and evening classes. To help shape our curriculum offer, we will be consulting with local employers, community groups and residents to ensure the programme truly reflects the needs of the Rothwell district.”

An open event has been planned for 7 July 10-1pm, where the community can see the facilities, meet some of the staff and pick up a course prospectus. Enrolment will commence later in July for classes starting from September.

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ROBIN HOOD ATHLETIC F.C 17/18 REVIEW

In the summer of 2017 we unfortunately lost a few important players who left for other clubs.

We recruited a small number of players to initially add to our talent pool but ultimately only replaced those who had left the club.

As always we began the season with difficult tests against Ilkley, Carlton and Beeston who followed our opening day defeat at league new boys Hartshead. Throughout the season we stayed very competitive within the league, consistently, we were only a hand full of points from the higher reaches of the league table. At the end of the 18

season only 3 teams had lost less games than us, which showcases the potential within the club.

Progression from last year is clear to see league wise with an 8th finish only 6 points from 4th. As a group we only lost 4 league games from October, with the previous 6 losses coming in the opening two months. This is a tremendous increase in form from our last season’s efforts, where we didn’t finish the season well, next season the challenge is to get the first part of the season right and the outcome will follow.

At game 20 of the season we were 8 points shy of where we were last season, but by the end of the season we were 7 points better off than last year’s points totals.

LEAGUE HOME FORM LEAGUE AWAY FORM 31 out of 45 points 9 out of 45 points 2017/18 2016/17 2017/18 2016/17 Won 9 Won 6 Won 1 Won 3 Draw 4 Draw 3 Draw 6 Draw 3 Lost 2 Lost 6 Lost 8 Lost 9 In the Cups, for the second consecutive season we achieved a semi-final appearance and quarter final appearance. We are putting ourselves in positions to go far and potentially be a cup finalist.

Every player wants to be in a position to win a trophy and the depth we go in cup competitions makes us a very attractive place to play.

One thing came out of last season and that was

the route and opportunity for the reserves who have been playing well to come in and be given the opportunity.

With only having 15 players consistently available all season, quite clearly shows we’ve had a very small squad and because we’ve had such a small number, only 6 have made 30+ appearances resulting in us struggling at times. Injury and unavailability has prevented a good season being a very good season by missing out on 4th place by only 6 points.

I would like to thank each and every player who has represented this club for me this season.

Without your hard work the club wouldn’t progress, but as ever we can get better!

Next year will be a good year and the target after 2 years of consolidation the first and progression this season, is to win a trophy, that’s how we measure success.

Thank you for all the support from everyone who attended throughout the season.

Matt Wright

LS26 SPORTS...

CLUBS IN YOUR AREA If you run, or are involved with a local sports club, who you would like listing on this page, just drop us a line to ls26local@gmail.com with a few details and we will include your club.

FOOTBALL METHLEY UNITED AFC A fast growing, fun and friendly football club delivering grassroots football to the local community. Visit www.methleyunitedafc.org for more info.

ROBIN HOOD ATHLETIC AFC Open age and junior football teams. Based behind the Coach & Horses pub on Wakefield Road.

Tel: 07970 345945 ROTHWELL JUNIORS Based on Fleet Lane, for further details visit: www.pitchero.com/clubs/rothwelljuniorsfc ROTHWELL JUNIORS GIRLS Wednesday night training. Contact Darren Millard on 07446 159637 or email dazmillard2011@ hotmail.co.uk for more info.

ROTHWELL OLD BOARS Walking football team, mainly but not exclusively for men and women over 50. Friday nights 8pm to 9pm at West Riding County FA. For more info contact Chris Bird 07860 890383 SWILLINGTON SAINTS WELFARE JFC Thursday night training. 5pm-6pm for 3-4 year olds, 6pm-7pm for 5-6 year olds. Contact via facebook - ‘Swilly Saints Junior Football’.

MULTI-SPORT OULTON SPORTS & COMMUNITY CLUB Hosts Cricket, Rugby League, Football & Sub Aqua for all ages and gender. 0113 2822356 MARTIAL ARTS CHULDOW ROTHWELL MARTIAL ARTS Karate and kickboxing classes. 0113 2824935 or email info@chuldowrothwell.com.

RUGBY LEAGUE OULTON RAIDERS ARLFC Rugby League team currently playing in the National Conference Division 1. www.pitchero. com/clubs/oultonraidersarlfc for more info.

OULTON RAIDETTES UNDER 12s GIRLS Tuesday night training 5.30pm-6.30pm. Contact Kelly Shaw on 07576 924350 for more info.

OULTON VIKINGS UNDER 7s Monday night training 6pm-7pm. Contact James Crow 07898 861247 for further info.

SWILLINGTON ARLFC U10’s & TOTS Rugby League team for under 10’s and tots (3-5).

For more info tel Kyle: 07397 859344 RUNNING METHLEY STRIDERS A friendly, inclusive and supportive group, welcoming runners of all abilities. For more info please email methleystriders@gmail.com ROTHWELL HARRIERS Established almost 30 years ago. New members always made welcome. For further information please visit www.rothwellharriers.org.uk SQUASH ROTHWELL SQUASH & RACKETBALL CLUB Offers facilities for players of all standards from juniors and beginners up to our first team Yorkshire league players. Call 0113 2822276 for more info or visit www.rothwellsquashclub.co.uk

LS26 LOCAL - AUGUST ISSUE DON’T MISS THE NEXT ISSUE! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FORMER LEEDS UNITED & ENGLAND FOOTBALLER

ALAN SMITH!

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