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ROTHWELL: Abbishaw, Harold W • Abel, Harry • Andrews, James William • Armitage, Arthur Wm • Armitage, Eric • Baines, John Edward • Baines, Selwyn • Barker, Christopher Barratt, Harry • Batty, S F Duncan • Bedford, Louis Bernard • Bennett, Walter • Benton, William • Blackburn, Arthur • Blackburn, George • Blackburn, John Wm Blacker, Edw Arthur • Blacker, Wm Henry • Booth, Charles • Booth, Harry • Bowers, Ernest • Briggs, Charles • Brook, John • Brook, Joseph • BroscOmbe, Arthur Brown, Joseph • Bulmer, Herbert • Bulmer, Walter • Bussey, Samuel • Cadman, John Wm • Capon, Thomas • Clarkson, Henry • Clarkson, Tom • Clayton, William Crosssley, Leonard • Dobson, Arthur • Dobson, Frank Rayner • Dobson, George • Eastwood, Charlie • Elliott, George William • Elliott, Jim Fox • Firth, Fred • Fox, James Garrett, George Wm • Hainsworth, Archie • Harrison, John • Heaton, Joseph C • Hinchcliffe, Ernest • Horner, Chas Henry • Jackson, Henry • Johnson, Leonard • Judson, John Herbert Kendrew, Joseph • Kirby, Frank • Lake, John • Lake, Thomas H • Lancaster, Cecil • Lancaster, Walter • Leahy, John Patrick • Lewis, Fred • Longley, Allen • Lunn, Cecil Lunn, George • Mawson, Harry • Mcwilliam, Ernest • Moss, Fred • Nellist, Charles • Newton, Albert • Nickols, Harry • Nunns, Wm Henry • Parker, Norman • Priestley, John Randall, Alfred • Riley, William • Routledge, Harry • Scaife, John O • Shearman, Edwin • Sheldon, Luther H • Slimmons, Tom • Smales, Arthur • Smales, Joe • Smith, David Charles Smith,Samuel•Thompson,Frank Coman•Tiffany,Thomas•Turner,GeorgeBailey•Varley,Alfred•Varley,Wesley•Varley,Wilfred•Vinton,Augustus•Walsh,Jack•Ward,Arthur Watkin, Herbert Ernest • Watson, Ernest • Watson, Wilfred • Wiles, Arthur • Wood, William • Woolford, James H • Wrigglesworth, William • ROBIN HOOD: Armitage, Eric Blackburn, Herbert • Blackburn, John W • Bray, Vincent • Brown, George • Cass, Horace W • Clover, Matthew H • Cornish, Charles E • Field, Arthur • Harron, George E Hollings, Hubert • Kirkby, Edmund • Lake, Thomas H • Mawson, Haram • Newbould, George • Prust, Harry • Scorthorne, Rupert • Sowery, Harry • Turner, George R Wales, John • Walker, Adolphis • Ward, Oliver • Woalford, James H • OULTON & WOODLESFORD: Arch, Thomas • Atha, Walter • Atkinson, Arthur • Audsley, Reginald Blacker, William • Borman, John G • Britton, Albert • Britton, Ernest • Brook, George Wm • Caine, John At • Calverley, Osbert • Carter, Frederick • Craven, Thomas Crossland, Walter • Dalton, Thomas • Dunwell, Walter • Dunwell, Wilfred • Ellis, Ernest • Ellis, Hubert • Ellis, John Wm • Farrer, Arthur • Flockton, Fred Gordon, Herbert • Goward, William • Hamer, Henry • Hare, John B • Higgins, Ernest A • Higgins, Rowland • Hornby, Frederick • Hughes, Henry • Hullah, George R Hutchinson, Arthur • Hutchinson, Ernest • Lawton, George B • Martin, Wilfred • Metcalf, Robert • Mirfin, Barker • Mirfin, William • Moore, John Wm • Morton, John Wm Moss, George T • Myers, Harry • Nettleton, Ernest • Nicholson, Colin • Paley, Percy • Palfreeman, Arthur • Parkinson, James • Preen, William H • Ryder, Wilfred Scurrah, Charles • Sharpe, Herbert • Storey, Arthur • Taylor, Claude • Taylor, Fred • Thompson, George • Townend, Walter • Tranmer, Walter • Varley, Wilfred • Ward, Clarence Warwick, James • Wass, William • Watson, Joseph • Westmoreland, Marshall • Wild, William W • SWILLINGTON: Illingworth, John William • Longbottom, Alfred Macfarlane, George • Macfarlane, Hugh Alex • Mitchell, Edward • Sharp, Ernest • Backhouse, Herbert • Barraclough, Arthur • Batty, Henry • Bickerdike, Arthur Fox, Cedric Edgar • Gascoigne, George Wm • Gummerson, Senior • Harrison, Fred • Somers, Ernest • Wilson, Charles • Sissons, Rowland • Smith, Ernest • Sissons, George R Sissons, Roland E • Smart, Rachab • Townend, Leonard • Warke, James • Warke, John • Warke, Samuel Wm • Wilson, Charles • METHLEY: • Arundel, John William • Beach, Charles Bedford, George Frederick • Bell, George Albert • Bell, John • Bell, William Henry • Bickerdyke, George • Boulby, Ernest • Capstick, Frank • Cook, James Aphraim • Cooper, James Curtin, Joseph • Duckells, William • Ely, Henry • Farr, Tom • Harris, William • Frobisher, Albert • Frost, Oxley • Green, Alfred • Green, Smith • Grady, James • Harris, Abraham Hill, Walter • Howson, Wilfrid • Houlder, Wifrid • Ibbotson, William • Inman, Allan • Jones, George • Kirkham, John • Lee, William Addey • Lord, Fred • O’Dwyer, Valentine Parkinson, James • Paine, Walter • Pyrah, Reginald • Pyrah, Thomas • Ripley, Allan • Robinson, James • Robinson, Leonard • Russell, Frank • Ryans, Albert Spires, Charles Wm • Steele, George • Taylor, James • Taylor, Percy • Tibbs, William • Tippler, Ernest Edward B • Theaker, Tom • Veal, Harry • Walker, William • Watson, Joseph Webster M.M, George • Westmoreland, George • Whittlestone, Hilton • Wilkinson, Reuben • Wilson, Allatt • GREAT PRESTON: Bell, Ernest • Booth, Charles • Brook, Ted Butterworth, William • Collinson, Hayon • Cooper, Abraham • Cooper, Jack • Cooper, Lawrence • Elsworth, Fredrick W • Fisher, Richard • Gilbert, John • Hall, William Hession, Patrick • Hession, Peter • Hoyle, Ernest • Jones, Lawrence • Lloyd, William • Miller, John • Mills, Edmund • Mills, Peter • Ponder, Aaron • Prichard, Albert Scott, James • Sharp, Ernest • Smith, George • Stainsby, Edward • Toes, James • Varly, Harold • Warmitage, Charles • Whitworth, Arnold • LEST WE FORGET

LEST WE FORGET - CENTENARY OF ARMISTICE DAY

PLUS... WHAT’S ON, PRIZE CROSSWORD, KEEPING WOODLESFORD BLOOMING GREAT, THE SOUND OF MELODIA... PLUS MUCH MORE!

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elcome to the November issue of your LS26 Local newszine! As the nights draw in we tend to spend more time at home, watching the television, catching up with hobbies or reading. It may well be good timing that this month there is more to read as we have 4 extra pages!

Our main article this month is commemorating the 100th anniversary of armistice day. Our cover not only features a photograph of the cenotaph monument on Gillet Lane but also the names of those from Rothwell, Robin Hood, Oulton, Woodlesford, Methley, Great Preston and Swillington who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never came home. Our article gives us a very brief taste of what life was like 100 years ago around the time of the breakout and end of the First World War. Lest We Forget.

We also have our usual features, this month we have a quick, easy and healthy receipe for you all to try courtesy of the lovely Angela Graham, its called ‘Easy, Peasy, Nutrition’. For the green fingered we have Mrs Flowerpot’s Roots and Shoots article, where we have some great gardening tips to consider as winter approaches and keeping us all in the loop once again is local councillor Karen Bruce with her informative ‘Councillors News’.

For those who followed our website before we started publishing our magazine you may remember a great interview we did with local

mosaic artist Mary Goodwin, this month we have a follow up interview where Mary fills us in with the work and projects she has undertaken in the last year or so.

There is also another treat for the gardeners this month with a great feature about Woodlesford in Bloom, plus the amazing ladies from Melodia of Methley tell us all about their choir, and to finish it off we have sport and a few other bits and bats!

A big thank you goes out to our advertisers, without which we could not print the magazine so while you are digesting the articles please also have a quick scan of the adverts, you never know when you will need one of them!

Last months lucky crossword winner was Isobel of Rothwell who wins a £10 ‘One For All Multi Store’ gift card, congratulations to her! This months prize is a £10 CO-OP voucher so while you have a cuppa, why not see if you can solve the crossword and be in with a chance of a nice little prize.

Once again, thank you to all our readers, stockists and advertisers, the positive feedback we have received since our first issue has been overwhelming, thank you all so much!

Enjoy November and keep yourselves and your pets safe during the Guy Fawkes festivities.

LS26 LOCAL

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSZINE www.ls26.org.uk

Editor - Graham Ambler

LS26 LOCAL STOCKISTS:

CARLTON: Carlton Post Office, Town Street Rhubarb Triangle Farm Shop, Ouzlewell Green METHLEY: Methley Mini Market, Main Street Mickletown Store & Post Office, Main Street Rivers Meet Cafe, Leeds Road OULTON: Holiday Inn Hotel, Aberford Road Leeds Physiotherapy & Pilates Centre, Aberford Road ROBIN HOOD: The Coach & Horses, Wakefield Road One Stop Mini Market, Leadwell Lane Robin Hood Post Office, Copley Lane ROTHWELL: The Black Bull, Commercial Street Chuldow Martial Arts, Meynell Avenue

LHA Car & Commercial, Wood Lane Morrisons Supermarket, Commercial Street Parans Mini Market, Haigh Road Pavilion Cafe, Springhead Park Rothwell Community Hub, Marsh Street Swithens Farm Shop, Swithens Lane The Chair Barbers Shop, Haigh Road The Convenience Store, John O’Gaunts, Leeds Road The Rosebud Inn, Westfield Road SWILLINGTON: Swillington Store & Post Office, Astley Lane Tesco Express Wakefield Road WOODLESFORD: Brown or White Sandwich Bar, Church Street Co-op Woodlesford, Aberford Road Woodlesford Post Office, Aberford Road

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LS26 ARMISTICE DAY

LEST WE FORGET

As we all know Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the 11th of November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, to end hostilities on the Western Front of World War One. This took effect at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918.

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This year marks the centenary of this event, and although an entire century has passed, the losses that this country suffered, and indeed its allies is something that will never be forgotten and never should be.

This month we would like to make a tribute to those who gave their lives ‘to King and country’, especially those from this area, many of whom will still have relatives who live here and no doubt many of those relatives and ancestors experienced hardship from such a loss.

Our cover this month holds the names of every man from Rothwell, Swillington, Great Preston, Methley, Oulton, Woodlesford and Robin Hood who gave their life, so we could experience life as it is today, 100 years on.

In 1914, on August 4th, Britain declared war on Germany. Britain were part of an alliance with France, Ireland and Russia called the Triple Entente, while Germany aligned themselves with Austria-Hungary, known as the Central Powers. The actual causes of the war are still debated by historians today. What is without doubt, is that this war, which raged for four years was the bloodiest conflict that mankind had witnessed and its scars would remain visible for years to come.

As the news of war came about, many people were patriotic and upbeat that the country was standing up to Germany and ready to

avenge their invasion of neutral Belgium.

Here in Leeds, the governments request to enlist 5 million was met without any objection.

A recruitment tram made its way around the city with the ‘Tramways band’ playing from its open top roof with a recruitment officer on board urging any prospective young men to ‘take the King’s shilling’ and sign up.

Even performances at theatre’s across the locality were interupted to encourage enlistment.

On September 2nd, Leeds City were hosting Fulham in a Second Division fixture at Elland Road, at half time, volunteers were invited onto the pitch to enlist into the armed forces. As droves of men entered the pitch, the crowd sang ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’.

By this time over 5000 men had volunteered including just short of 2000 in the Leeds Pals, the 15th battalion and most famous of the Leeds battalions.

Many people believed that the war would be over in just a few months and hoped that those who had left, would be back for Christmas.

Unfortunately this was not the case and Leeds was firmly on a war footing, changing life for those in and around the city completely.

Outsiders in the city, namely those not native Loiners were arrested and then interned. Street lights were dimmed, police stood watch for

Zeppelin attacks from the town hall and school children turned fields into allotments to collect produce for military hospitals. Even boy scouts were on patrol, guarding reservoirs.

Local industry was also vastly changed, the textile and clothing factories went onto 24 hour production in order to make uniforms for the armed forces. A vast workforce of women emerged, taking over the jobs that men had once performed, be it delivering coal, running trams or working in munitions factories.

Closer to home, engineering factories in Hunslet were adapted to become munitions factories producing shells, cartridges and fuses.

Over in East Leeds at Barnbow, farmland was requisitioned and another munitions factory built. This factory housed a staggering 16,000 workers and on average shipped out half a million tons of ammunition to the armed forces.

As war raged hospitals were established across the city, initially at Beckett Park and then at Templenewsam House and Lotherton Hall to treat sick and injured troops returning from the frontline.

In 1916 the Yorkshire Evening Post reported of a break through in the war effort when the allies had made significant progress along the River Somme to break through German lines.

On that July day, just under 1000 Leeds Pals had charged the enemy and when roll call was taken

in the evening only 17 answered their names. It was estimated that on that day, every street in Leeds had lost at least one man. In total, 57,000 British soldiers lost their life on that first day at the Somme and by the end of the battle which lasted from July to November, the cost to the British army was 400,000 lives.

On 11th November 1918, armistice was announced and the battle fields fell silent.

At home the city was jubilant, fireworks were set off and celebrations began. Despite the celebrations, the true cost to Leeds was the loss of almost 10,000 men, our LS26 area alone lost approximately 300 of those men.

In addition to the loss of men and women was the millions of animals who gave their lives to the war effort, including horses, donkeys, mules, dogs, carrier pigeons, camels and even cats.

John Maxwell Edmunds. 1916

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KAREN BRUCE’S

COUNCILLORS NEWS

I really love it when something I’ve worked on for ages comes together and so it is fantastic that £39K funds came in from Veolia, a major piece in the funding jigsaw which means we can now get on with the new playground at Springhead Park, along with the £50K we had earmarked as the then Labour councillors to make sure the playgrounds happen and this is enough to make a pretty good playground. The toddler play areas in Springhead Park can be completely refurbished. Families including mine have loved using the playgrounds over the years, but much of the toddler equipment is now past its best. With a further £40K we earmarked for some dynamic equipment for 6

the older children’s playground like zip wire and other fun and challenging new items. This could also be enhanced by funding from some of our fantastic local groups. I can’t wait to see the new playground being built.

It was also brilliant when I returned from my holidays to see the new path being put in, I’ve worked to get, so that the Rothwell Park Run can continue every week even in wet and soggy weather. I know how much many local people love taking part in the Rothwell park run. The idea behind the new path is that our beautiful park can be used by everyone including those with buggies, dog walkers, wheelchair and those on scooters. I’m also working on getting some outdoor gym equipment that loads of local people have said they’d like, to complement the path, so watch this space. As local people, we all love our park, it is one of the best used parks in Leeds and we want to see it get even better.

Local people travelling to work by train from Woodlesford have had a tough time of it and I’ve continually lobbied for more trains and better service. After regularly nattering the former chair of WYCA, I’m keeping in close regular touch on this with Cllr Kim Groves, fellow Leeds Labour councillor and new transport chair to try to ensure that Woodlesford is always flagged up when looking at new trains, carriages, frequency and anything else impacting our local commuters.

It’s fantastic to know the FORCE is with us, no it isn’t the Star Wars force descending on Rothwell, but the Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise - in the group’s bid to take over the Rothwell civic building. It’s great to work with the group and they were doing an admirable job in trying to get a business plan put together by the end of the year.

My fear was that an unrealistic timescale would mean rushing things and the plan not being what it deserves to be. So as Rothwell’s Labour councillor, I asked the council for more time for the group to produce its business plan. I asked for a year if needed, and the end of June was granted, although if the group is well on its way with plans by then I’ve been told that more time could be considered at that point.

October saw the 7th birthday of Tea Cosy Memory Cafe, as always bringing people with dementia, carers, older and other vulnerable people together.

Rothwell has been a trailblazer in a few areas where dementia support is concerned, including the first dementia friendly garden, in no small part thanks to the personal passion of local man Peter Smith.

It is wonderful to have worked with Peter from the start on these initiatives. I remember when it first started there were only a handful attending and how it has grown wonderful. Well done to Peter, Liz and thanks to all the other volunteers who give up their Saturday to help make it happen for local people. It was also great to have a catch up

with guests Mark Burns Williamson, the police and crime commissioner and Dee Collins, the Chief Constable about policing issues in Rothwell, Woodlesford, Oulton and Carlton.

I went to the fantastic Tea Dance at Blackburn Hall in Rothwell to celebrate International Day of Older People. It was great to have helped fund it through Outer South community committee. A huge thanks to Rothwell Live at Home scheme for organising such a wonderful event. I enjoyed a dance Do-si-do yes you’ve guessed it to Dancing Queen when we’d all learnt the steps and did the routine. Don’t think I was much better than Theresa May but it was good fun. Hope everyone enjoyed the afternoon and hope more of these can be arranged as everyone seemed to be having a great time, it’s wonderful to see local older people getting out and about and coming together some of whom may otherwise be at home on their own.

The fight against Pemberstone’s plans to pull down 70 former coal board homes and replace

with executive homes continues. The application we’re told is likely to be decided at the November 22nd South and West plans panel meeting.

I’ve been supporting these great residents from day one and following the march we held in the summer, I organised for Neil Evans, the council’s director of resources and housing and Cllr Debra Coupar, Deputy Leader to visit the estate on 11 October. There was a glimmer of light, following discussions I had at the council, the residents were told that the council would put in place a very local lettings policy so that if the development still went ahead, despite our objections, for the affordable social housing part of the development, priority would be given to the long standing tenants on the estate, which does mean a lot to residents who have lived on the estate for a long time and been threatened with homelessness for the past year.

Pemberstone, the private investment company that owns the estate, at last came face to face with residents as a meeting took place on Monday 15 October. We staged a demonstration outside Civic Hall where Pemberstone had agreed to meet with residents, to keep up the momentum of the campaign. Residents are rightly determined to stay in their homes and I’m backing them all the way. But, the meeting seemed like a tick box exercise for Pemberstone who showed no interest in the local people and community or how local people had already suffered for the last year,

including health problems. Pemberstone stated in the meeting “we are a commercial company” and it was obvious that profit was their only consideration not people. I challenged the company’s ethics and stated that Pemberstone is choosing to pull down homes and replace a community because it would make more money, as opposed to refurbishing homes and still making money, but not as much money. Pemberstone didn’t disagree with this statement. I’m really concerned about the impact of moving on top of the stresses of the last twelve months, especially on older and infirm residents. I have objected in the strongest terms possible and am continuing to do all I can to try to ensure that the planning application is turned down and will speak at the plans panel meeting to stick up for the residents.

There are so many issues on the boil at the moment, certainly keeping me busy in Rothwell, Woodlesford. Oulton and Carlton, I’ll bring more updates next month, bye for now.

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LS26 COMMUNITY

CATCHING UP WITH MARY GOODWIN

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Last time we chatted was about a year ago when we published our interview on our website, what can you tell us about your work and projects that have happened in the last 12 months?

At my home studio in Woodlesford I’ve been working on private commissions including a big piece for a prayer garden at St Augustine’s primary school. I’ve also mosaiced The alien egg, some portraits, house numbers and words. I like to make little mosaics to dot about the place, my favourite spot this year has been along the canal and the side streets of Manchester.

Most recently though I’ve made an American Indian miniseries, (pictured left with Mary). I’m interested in aboriginal cultures and their ways of life. Living with respect to spirit, nature and community, it’s a no brainer isn’t it??! Modern civilization distracts us from what’s important much of the time I believe, so I suppose this work was a prompt for me to learn more and to encourage a bit of reflection. I was given the book ‘Gospel of the Redman’ which documents different aspects of native American life. It’s a beautiful and inspiring read. The downfall to any native way of life has been the imposition or contamination by so called civilization, it couldn’t get more ironic and backwards, it’s very sad really.

I finally got to Barcelona in the summer to see Gaudi’s mosaics, he would have been a kindred

spirit. The mosaics are full of soul and colour, I couldn’t believe my eyes, it was amazing. It made me even more determined to do something in Woodlesford.

I’ve also continued projects with Seagulls ReUse. We completed the Rainbow of Hope at Leeds market which was epic. It took over a year from planning to finish as there was a lot to coordinate. Over five hundred people contributed to its design and making.

I have also been at Allerton Bywater primary school working with KS2 children on a series of mosaics for their playground. The designs came from their drawings inspired by their local environment.

As an ex teacher it’s always nice to go back into schools and facilitate a bit of creativity. I love how excited they are to see their drawings become mosaics, it’s a special legacy for them. We’re just about ready to install another huge community mural on a gable end on Armley Town Street.

I’ve continued to work with mosaicist Mark Kennedy in Manchester as well. He commissioned

me to make a couple of pieces in memory of his friend and musical maverick Mark E Smith who sadly passed in January. We’ve created ‘Fall Corner’ down one of the sides of Afflecks Palace in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. It’s a great tribute and destination for any Fall fan but also personally special as I met him last summer. It was also Mark’s M.E.Smith portrait that led to us meeting in the first place, that very piece is the latest ‘Fall Corner’ addition. I think it’s my favourite mosaic ever.

One last highlight thinking back is giving David Icke his portrait. He was part of my ‘Amazing

English Men’ series. Meeting him and presenting him with my mosaic portrait was the last thing I imagined happening, but Mark and I went to hear him talk in Southport and got backstage. He really is an incredible man – read for yourself and open your mind before judging, that’s all I can say.

For those that don’t know, you have artwork displayed in Vintage In Oulton on Aberford Road, do you think the area would benefit from a location that is specifically for the display of artwork? And with this in mind do you think the former council offices in Rothwell would be ideal for that purpose?

I do have some pieces in Vintage in Oulton indeed. I sold quite a few of my portrait series but the ones left needed to still be out as opposed to stacked behind my sofa! I love the ladies there, they’ve been a huge support to me and have quite a collection of my work coming on too which is lovely. What an asset that shop is to Leeds yet alone Oulton/Woodlesford.

The old council offices in Rothwell sounds like an inspired idea as it’s not always easy to get your work shown. A place designated to art would be welcome for any local artist and an interesting place to visit for the community and beyond.

A local gallery space is definitely something to pursue, food for thought there.

Finally, you mentioned an idea about creating some art locally, that could be

linked to public spaces or even businesses, could you tell us a bit more about this idea and who you would like to connect with?

I did and I’m grateful for being able to put a call out here. I’m always walking around seeing empty walls - especially that long one that separates the train station from the road. I think a mosaic along there would be great. Does anyone know who ‘owns’ it? Otherwise it’s a call out to any groups, businesses, schools, individuals... anyone and everyone to see if there is interest and desire for some local mosaics. I’ve thought about ones to commemorate the villages history and heritage, a community mosaic, mosaics to add interest to the park – there is so much potential and could be taken in any direction. As a self-employed artist I’m ineligible to apply for funding for such projects, but with a community group for example we could apply for some.

Another idea could be for businesses to sponsor a project or even a local crowdfunding campaign, again the options and possibilities are wide. If this appeals to anyone please get in touch.

My website is now live which shows a lot of my work, plus my contact details for anyone wanting to get in touch - marygoodwinmosaics.co.uk.

It’s been great to talk about and share my work with my local community. Having done so much in other parts of Leeds, I really hope to get mosaicing around here soon!

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ANGELA GRAHAM’S

HEALTH & WELLBEING We all have really busy lives and sometimes its just too easy to grab a takeaway or microwave meal. Although these are ok as a treat every now and again, it’s worth knowing that there are some receipes that are not only quick and easy, but nutrional and tasty.

I call this ‘Easy peasy nutrition’ and here is a really simple receipe for you all to try at home.

HEALTHY TOMATO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI. All you need is the following three ingedients, chicken breast or thighs, courgette spaghetti and sun dried tomatoes.

STEP ONE Add some of the sun dried tomato oil to a pan, just enough for the meat to cook in.

STEP FOUR Now add as much or as little of the sun dried tomatoes as you like and stir in.

<1 min

5 min

STEP TWO Add the chicken breast or thigh to the pan and cook in the tomato oil.

Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

AND SERVE! Here is the end result, a really nutritious and tasty meal after just a few minutes of cooking.

10 min

STEP THREE Add the courgette spaghetti into the pan with the chicken for a few minutes and stir through.

3 min

We will feature more of the ‘Easy peasy nutrition’ receipes in future issues.

There is lots more information about health and wellbeing on Angela’s brand new website www.angelagrahamvitality.co.uk If you are interested in any of Angela’s services you can call her on 07541 897598 or simply email angela@angelagrahamvitality.co.uk

Please note, our cooking times are approximate, times will vary between cooking appliances and portion size etc. Please ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

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MRS FLOWERPOT’S

ROOTS & SHOOTS

November the month when everyone thinks of Bonfire night, the 5th of November, when chumping for wood & street Bonfires with families sitting around sharing laughter, jacket potato’s from the bonfire and toffee apple treats, these now are mostly a thing of the past. Bonfire night is also a handy time for the gardener, as good a time as any to dispose of any unwanted woody plant material that is no good for the compost heap. Please remember to check for hedgehogs before lighting your bonfire.

With leaves falling rapidly now and wind & rain on the increase, your tender plants will need protection, so when frost is forecast cover your tender plants with fleece, or a good tip is to use bubble wrap which will do the job as good.

Pot plants in the garden can be raised from the ground to stop water logging and you can also prune roses slightly to prevent wind rock. It is not too late to plant tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs for a pretty spring display. Fruit trees can have grease bands placed around the trunk to prevent winter moth damage. Many deciduous shrubs & hedges can be trimmed, but leave evergreen shrubs until the spring or after flowering. If you need to secure any branches a good tip is to use a pair of ladies tights, they are strong and don’t cut into the bark (make sure you ask the lady first before using her tights!)

Keep clearing leaves from ponds & patios and make sure before you pack your lawnmower away to drain any petrol left in the tank, as this doesn’t keep well and can cause problems in the spring.

Now is an important time to look after our feathered friends so don’t forget to put out bird food and clean water.

This November as everybody knows is the centenary of the 1st World War ending, please as ever remember the brave men & women and also the many animals, horses and dogs who never came home.

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KEEPING WOODLESFORD

BLOOMING GREAT!

Who needs a gym when great exercise can be gained by doing some gardening! That’s one of the motto’s of Woodlesford In Bloom, the fantastic group of volunteers who help make Woodlesford a great place to live. We caught up with Barbara Smart who informed us more about their group and the work they do.

“The groups inaugural meeting was in August 2005. It was the brain child of local councillors Steve Smith and Mitchel Galdas, who had seen the success of other groups in Leeds. Their appeal in the local press for volunteers to come help tidy up and improve the village attracted the attention 12

of Jonathan Davis who, as well as being a highly experienced employee of the Leeds Parks and Countryside department, was a concerned Woodlesford resident. He became the driving force behind making this happen.

The first meeting gathered together people from all walks of life bringing with it a wealth of skills and support on which to call upon. We found that everyone had the same vision to make Woodlesford a cleaner, brighter and a great place to live and to be proud of.

Members usually meet each week throughout the year depending on the weather. At busy times such as the spring and autumn planting seasons and when judging is imminent, members will often work extra.

The area we cover is along Aberford Road from the Maltings to the Midland Hotel then along Midland Street. We are responsible for the floral/ horticultural areas at Woodlesford Lock and the entrance. Here we are encouraged and supported by the Canal and River Trust. Through our work at Woodlesford Lock, it has become a popular visitor area for walkers, bikers and boaters alike. We have even appeared on Barging through Britain with John Sergeant. There are 2 community orchards one with old Yorkshire varieties of apple. This year we held an Urban Buzz Day where we invited children and adults to come along to help make bug houses and plant nectar rich, spring flowering

plants such as bluebells and snowdrops. This year the bees and bugs have done a good job pollinating all the fruit trees judging by the crop.

The area continues up Station Lane past Jolly Giraffes. Here we plant up their containers and the little children learn how to look after them by watering. Onwards we go to Church Street and include The 2 Pointers, the Chapel and Beechwood. It goes on up to the village green that we help to save and develop for the good of the village. The council wanted it to be built upon!

We go along Holmsley Lane to the roundabout and the Pymont estate where we have a group of residents working there to enhance the green spaces, similarly at the Maltings. We also tend the barrels on North Lane up to Langdale Road. The Langdale estate has been transformed since Pat and her neighbours, both young and old, have come together for the good of their estate and have created some wonderful floral displays.

The group also has an allotment where flowers, fruit and vegetables are grown. Everyone shares in the produce and any surplus goes to help raise money for charities. We have entered the Rothwell Horticultural Show and to our surprise have been awarded prizes!

We have to fund ourselves and rely on sponsorship of different displays or beds. This is acknowledged by sponsorship plaques. We also apply for grants where possible. There are winter and summer plantings in displays and beds. These all need maintaining. This has proved very difficult this year especially with watering. It has meant going out daily carrying water even to the extent that doggie walkers have been seen to carry bottles of water to quench the thirst of some flowers! We have undertaken extensive bulb planting. Many of the bulbs have been planted by children. We have created perennial beds, planted trees and created Woodlesford Village Green for everyone’s use and enjoyment We have greened grey areas such as Robert’s Street, smartened up the corner of Eshald Lane, even painted the railway foot bridge between Alma Street and Northwood Falls. Most recently we have turned Highfield Lane from, “A poo alley” into a colourful walkway to school and park.

We support Woodlesford School and we were an integral part of creating their school garden.

This involved parents, children, staff, friends and

Woodlesford in Bloom. A grant from RBS helped to fund it. We have continued to give help and advice since 2007. This has become a valuable source of fun, activity and learning. There is nothing like planting some seeds, seeing them grow and eating the results. Strawberries don’t last long! Produce goes to the school kitchen and is enjoyed by all.

Each year we have entered the Yorkshire in Bloom competition except when twice we were asked to represent Yorkshire in the Britain in Bloom contest. The second time we won gold and best in our category for the whole of the UK! So far we have been awarded 1 silver, 1 silver gilt and 12 golds over the years. We are judged in 3 areas.

These are horticulture (60%), environment (20%) and community (20%). We can be judged in both spring and summer when the judges are taken on a tour of the village looking at all aspects. They meet members, residents and children. Questions are asked, notes and photos taken and then they go away to deliberate. The results are announced in September at an Awards Ceremony usually held at York Racecourse for the YIB competition.

This year Woodlesford was awarded 4 top awards.

Woodlesford in Bloom was awarded gold for the spring display and gold for summer. Much to the staff and children’s delight, Woodlesford School’s garden was awarded gold too. The Langdale estate in the It’s Your Neighbourhood category

received an Outstanding judgement. This is the highest possible award that can be gained!

It is not all about awards but the pleasure that it gives to people, but it is good that our efforts are acknowledged. It all then seems worthwhile.

We carry out our work to make the village an attractive place to live and to encourage everyone to take pride in their surroundings. Whether it is to go and pick up litter which is a constant problem or help raise funds everyone is welcome to contribute.

Being out in the fresh air, doing something worthwhile is good for physical and mental health!”

New members are always welcome and you don’t have to be an expert. Meetings are usually held on the first Monday evening in the month at Midland House where the group meets to discuss future projects, concerns and planning the work ahead. They are a properly constituted body and have corporate insurance.

If you are interested in joining, get in touch via their facebook page ‘Woodlesford in Bloom’.

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NOVEMBER’S

WHAT’S ON If not stated, please refer to our community groups pages for the contact details of event/ group organisers.

EVERY MONDAY ART GROUP from Mindfulness activities & The Fair Exchange. 1pm-2pm at Oulton Institute. £2 per session (+£10 deposit).

CARE N HOUNDS CAFE with Rothwell Dementia friendly. 2pm–4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell ROTHWELL BOOK CLUB at Rothwell Community Hub, 5.45pm-6.45pm. Free, no booking req’d.

MELODIA Rehearsals at Methley WMC, 7.30pm.

(Excludes Bank Holidays).

LINE DANCING with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 1.30pm-3pm, at Harold Hall, Oulton Institute £3.

CRAFT GROUP At Methley Methodist Church for all those who love crafts! 2pm-4pm THE CLUELESS CHORUS At Methley Methodist Church, If you enjoy singing this choir is for you.

7.00-8.15pm EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON BINGO with raffle, tea, coffee & biscuits. 1pm-3pm at Royds Court, Rothwell.

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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 by The Fair Exchange. £5, beginners welcome. Booking Req’ MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.11am-12pm, at Woodlesford Parish Centre, £3.50.

BUDDIES AT THE BULL with Rothwell Dementia friendly 2pm–4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell FIRST STEPS PLAY GROUP for parents / carers of children 0 – 4 years. 10am-11.30am (in term time) at Rothwell Baptist Church. Suggested donation £1.

WOODLESFORD SOUP & SANDWICHES with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.11.30am-1pm, at Woodlesford Parish Centre, £3.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MUSIC FROM THE ATTIC - METHLEY 7pm-9pm at Methley Methodist Chapel.

ST RAPHAEL SINGERS Rehearsals are 7.30pm9.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, WF1 4LH. LEEDS CO-OPERATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 8pm in the Lynne Barthorpe Room, 1st floor, St. George’s Centre, Middleton, LS10 4UZ. Contact Jane Ellis 0113 265 9970 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.10.30am-12.30pm, at Northfields Community Centre, £3.50.

ROTHWELL PARISH CENTRE LADIES CLUB 2pm-4pm at Holy Trinity Parish Centre. Talks, film shows, crafts, quizzes & outings. 0113 282 1919.

TIME TO SHINE meetings - 10:30am-12pm at Woodlesford Parish Hall. See community groups.

EVERY THURSDAY METHLEY YOUTH CLUB 6.30pm-8.30pm at Methley Village Centre. Entry is 50p for age 11+.

METHLEY LUNCH CLUB with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 12pm-1.30pm, at Mickletown Community Centre. £5.

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.10.30am-12pm, at Rothwell Baptist Church, £3.50.

EVERY FRIDAY MULTI SPORT ACTIVE CLUB for kids aged 4-11.

5pm-6pm (term time) at Rothwell Scout Hut. £2 per session. To book call Richard 07958 100383 OPEN MIC at the Old Half Way House, Robin Hood. 8pm, everyone welcome.

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

STORYTIME FOR UNDER 5’S 10.30am-11am at Rothwell Community Hub. FUN & FITNESS with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. At Midland House, 2pm-3.30pm, £3.50 EVERY SATURDAY COFFEE STOP 10am-12noon, with biscuits & cakes. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

ROTHWELL PARK RUN Free weekly 5k run in Springhead Park. www.parkrun.org.uk/rothwell EVERY SUNDAY PETE’S SUNDAY NIGHT QUIZ At the Gardeners Arms. 9pm start with lots of cash prizes.

THROUGHOUT THE WEEK COFFEE MORNINGS At Methley Methodist Church 10am-noon (closed 10th Nov) THROUGHOUT THE MONTH SWILLINGTON BOOK CLUB - Second Monday 1.15pm at Swillington Village Hall.

HAIGH ROAD SOUP & SANDWICHES with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Second & Fourth Monday, 11am-1pm Haigh Road Centre £3.50.

SOUP LUNCH CLUB - First Tuesday 12.30pm2pm, at Rothwell Baptist Church, Wood Lane. Call Sheila 07794 844564 GOLDEN DAYS - First Tuesday 11am-12pm - Talks, sing songs & crafts at Rothwell Community Hub. KNIT TOGETHER - Second Tuesday 10.30am12pm knitting & craft event With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme at Rothwell Community Hub. KEEP ACTIVE - Third Tuesday 11am-12pm - gentle exercise and chat at Rothwell Community Hub. SHOPPING TRIP TO COLTON & CROSSGATES With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Third Tuesday. Booking required, £4.50.

GAMES GALORE - Fourth Tuesday 11am-12pm Fun session at Rothwell Community Hub.

OPEN GROUP at Methley Methodist Church, Fourth Tuesday, 8pm. A chance to meet and pray.

COLOURING CAFE - Fifth Tuesday 11am-12pm bonus session at Rothwell Community Hub. ACTIVE MINDS - With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Second and Fourth Wednesday, 10.30am-11.45am, at Royds Court, £2.50.

FAMILY TREE RESEARCH with The Fair Exchange Third Wednesday, at Rothwell Comm’ Hub. ROTHWELL DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Last Wednesday, 10.30am-12pm at the Black Bull.

WELLBEING WALKS with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.Last Wednesday, 11am, at RSPB St Aidans.

COSY CORNER MEMORY CAFE - Third Thursday, Rothwell Dementia friendly group meeting.

2pm–3.30pm at The Methodist Church, Woodlesford, LS26 8RD. ACORNS & OAKS - With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Third Thursday. Outdoor activities at Swillington Farm, 10am-12pm, £5.

TEA TIME THURSDAYS at Rothwell Methodist Church, Food and discussion for all ages together.

Thursdays 1st, 15th and 29th - 5.00-6.30pm CHARITY COFFEE MORNING - Third Friday 10am12noon, at Rothwell Methodist Church.

LUNCH CLUB - First Friday at 12.30pm. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

MESSY CHURCH - Second Saturday at 2pm. Fun and games at Rothwell Methodist Church.

TEA COSY MEMORY CAFE - First Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm. Rothwell Dementia friendly group meeting at the Rothwell Parish Centre.

COUNCILLOR ADVICE SESSIONS - First Monday, 1.30pm-2.30pm at Midland House. Second Friday 10.30am-11.30am at Rothwell Community Hub. Third Saturday, 11.30am at Rothwell Morrisons SWILLINGTON ELDERBERRIES DROP-IN at Swillington Village Hall. 12pm-2.30pm, Mondays and Fridays. Special Events this Month include: Friday 2nd Keep Fit led by Lynne Hill, Friday 9th The Work of St George’s Crypt, Friday 16th Get Energy Savvy presented by Trading Standards THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER WHISKY & ALE PAIRING EVENING at The Black Bull Rothwell. An evening of Whisky, Ale, Music and nibbles. Limited tickets at £15.

FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER FIREWORK DISPLAY at Methley Cricket Club.

Fireworks, mini funfair & food. Starts at 5pm, firework display at 8pm.

COMMUNITY BONFIRE at Glebelands, Garforth from 6pm. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm with fireworks at 7pm. Kids entertainment, food and drink.

SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER METHLEY EX-SERVICE MENS CLUBS BONFIRE at the tin hut on Main Street LS26 9HZ. Starts 6.30pm. Fire will be lit at 6.45pm and fireworks at 7.15pm.Hot food also available.

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FIREWORKS AT THE HUNSLET CLUB takes place from around 7.30pm and lasts around half an hour with plenty of stunning fireworks.

OUTWOOD WMC BONFIRE & FAMILY DISCO at Ledger Lane, WF1 2NS. Fire from 6.30pm, fireworks from 7pm. Food & drinks, £2 non members, children free.

CARLTON CC BONFIRE at Town Street, Carlton.

Fire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Ticket only from clubhouse, Adults £2, children free.

MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER ROTHWELL BONFIRE NIGHT at Springhead Park. Bonfire lit at 7pm, before the main sparks fly with a great firework display 30 minutes later at 7.30pm. As usual, great food and drink available on the night.

MIDDLETON BONFIRE NIGHT at Middleton Park. Bonfire lit at 7pm, before a huge fireworks display at 7.30pm.

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BOUNDARY HOUSE BONFIRE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY a FREE entry event on a strictly first come first served basis. Come early to avoid any disappointment. Bonfire will be lit between 6.30-7pm, Fireworks from 7.30pm onwards.

TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER SWILLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING at the village hall. 7.30pm. Public welcome.

WEDNESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER MENS TRIP TO PONTEFRACT CASTLE & MUSEUM With Rothwell Live at Home scheme.

Booking required.

THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER ROYDS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING at Royds School 6.30pm-9pm. Food, Drink, Shopping and more, plus a raffle with over 20 prizes all donated by the stall holders.

Tickets, adults £4 includes free glass of fizz (or 3 tickets for £10), under 18’s £2 includes free soft drink and under 10’s free. Tickets available from Friends of Royds Facebook page, school reception or email: for@roydsschool.org FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER OULTON BIG BANG 2018 at Oulton Sports & social club, Wakefield Road, LS26 8EL. 5pm10.30pm. A bonfire night celebration with a fantastic fireworks display by Optimum Fireworks. Music by Christoffer Haugstulen plus drinks, entertainment and fun fair rides.

SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER DEMENTIA FUNDRAISING EVENING at the Swillington Miners Welfare Club, doors open at 7pm. Live Entertainment, Disco, Auction, Raffle and Bingo. Tickets available from bar, priced £5.

CRAFT & GIFT FAIR at The Pavilion, Springhead Park. 1pm-4pm. All proceeds going to Dementia Friendly Rothwell.

AFTERNOON TEA CHARITY EVENT 2pm - 4pm at Woodlesford Parish Hall. Entertainment by D.Dance Group and Chiragi Salanki’s students.

Plus quiz and raffle. Tickets £7.50, call 0113 2826211 or email jenny.oulton@yahoo.co.uk LITTLE MISS SIXTIES SHOW with Nancy Ann Lee at Carlton Social Club, Main Street, WF3 3RW. Starts 8.30pm. A great night of live entertainment!

Free entry and non-members welcome.

ROTHWELL LEGO CLUB at Rothwell Community Hub - build and create in a supportive and fun group. 10.30am-11.30am. Free entry and no booking required.

SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER COMMUNITY MUCK IN DAYS at St. Aidan’s RSPB. 1pm-3pm. Help with conservation tasks to keep improving St. Aidan’s. Booking is essential: 0113 232 0529, or email gavin.orr@rspb.org.uk REMEMBRANCE CUP at West Riding County FA, Fleet Lane, Rothwell. KO 2.30pm. £3 Entry.

Charity football match Yorkshire v AFA United.

MONDAY 12TH NOVEMBER HOLY TRINITY CE PRIMARY OPEN AFTERNOON Prospective parents can visit the school at 1.15pm3.15pm, at Queensway, Rothwell, LS26 0NB. TUESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER METHLEY MOVIES at the Methley Methodist Church 7pm. Showing the 1976 film ‘All the President’s Men’, inspired by ‘Watergate’.

THURSDAY 15TH NOVEMBER MARVEL SUPER HEROES QUIZ at The Black Bull.

Test your knowledge with another of the Bulls great themed quizzes! £2 per team, 8pm-12am.

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER THIS IS ENGLAND at Swillington MWC. Concert room open from 8pm, wristbands given from 7.15pm, band on stage 9pm. Adults only. £5 on the door or advanced tickets £3.

RODILLIAN SINGERS in concert supported by David Wilks. 2.30pm at Rothwell Methodist Church, Butcher Lane, LS26 0DB. Entry £7 on the door. All proceeds to Rothwell Music Festival.

SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER CRAFT & GIFT FAIR at The Oulton Institute, 10am-2.30pm. With over 20 stalls featuring lots of great gifts and crafts - ideal for Christmas. Free admission, food and drinks available.

MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER HS2 PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT at The Holiday Inn Garforth, Wakefield Road, LS25 1LH.

WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER HS2 PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT at The Oulton Institute, Quarry Hill, LS26 8SX. MENS GROUP TALK With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 1pm-2.30pm at Oulton Institute, £2.50 THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER THE SPIRIT OF GIN EVENING at The Black Bull Rothwell. The last Gin event of the year, tickets limited to 25 priced at £15.

SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Hosted by Rothwell & District Carnival Committee. Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch on at Commercial Street from 11am. Lights & Fireworks start 5pm CHRISTMAS FAIR at Blackburn Hall, Commercial Street, Rothwell, 10am. Stalls, face painting, Santa’s grotto, music, raffle, cakes and lots more!

WE GOT SOUL at Outwood WMC, Vinyl Motown and Northern Soul. 7.30pm-11.30pm, £3.

CRAFT FAIR at Swillington Village Hall. 10am2pm. Free admission. Exciting & unique presents, handmade cards & jewellery, plus food.

SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER FAMILY SERVICE at Rothwell Methodist Church, 10am. Wood Lane, LS26 0PG THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER HOLY TRINITY CE PRIMARY OPEN AFTERNOON Prospective parents can visit the school at 1.15pm3.15pm, at Queensway, Rothwell, LS26 0NB. 17

HAVE YOU HEARD

THE SOUND OF MELODIA

It’s quite ironic that the Ladies choir Melodia are relatively unheard of and their work in the community and for their two chosen charities goes on quietly, behind the scenes and understated.

LS26 Local was approached by Shirley Wright who thought it was about time more people could learn about this great group of female singers and perhaps inspire some new members to join them for rehearsals at Methley Working Mens club.

“The Choir started in September 1961, as a night school known as Methley Ladies Choir, then the funding was withdrawn by Leeds City Council and we decided to become an independent choir.

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We went from strength to strength, rehearsing in the newly refurbished St Oswald’s Centre. One of our ladies, Iris Ashton, volunteered to be our conductor and brought along a friend Dorothy Aitkin as pianist. Over the next 18 years we did concerts all over West Yorkshire and became more of an entertainment group as we delved into not only song but dance as well as comedy.

Then sadly Iris and Dorothy retired, and we had to get someone else to pick up the reins. We not only had a new musical director / pianist but a new venue, when a nursery took over the centre. We relocated to Methley Working Mens Club. During this time, we changed our name to Melodia. When the M.D./ Pianist stepped down we were extremely fortunate to get a new Musical Director, Dee Reynolds and pianist Ken Briggs.

Strange that things come full circle as, Dee was the M/D that Leeds City Council provided in the 1980’s. We are delighted she has come back to us these years later, as she is the inspiration and the heart of the Choir now. Ken moved away so could no longer make the hour long journey every week for rehearsal but still plays for us when needed.

Clair Burden has now taken us on and has been with us for the last year. She has fitted in very nicely.

We have the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the N.S.P.C.C. as our two charities. The annual Strawberry Tea and Concert for the Y.A.A. raised

£1400 and was presented to Tracy Gregory in September. We also do an annual concert for the N.S.P.C.C. Jan/Feb at The Oulton Institute helping to raise funds for them. We have performed at Oulton Hall for the last 4 years for “The Ladies who Lunch” and on Christmas eve singing carols in the great hall around the grand piano.

We sing a selection of songs ranging from light popular music as far back as the 1940’s to the present day mixing in with more formal arrangements. At the moment we are brushing up our Christmas repertoire. We still do concerts throughout Yorkshire when asked, covering about 20miles radius and can be contacted by phone or email if anyone requests a performance.

We are always looking to swell our numbers and if there are any girls or ladies who would like to join us, they would get a very warm welcome. Reading music is not essential and you could come along for a few weeks before making any commitment”.

The group rehearse every Monday evening, except bank holidays at Methley Working Mens Club, Pinfold Lane at 7.30pm, just pop in or contact either Shirley on 01977 554142 / 07900 953720 or e-mail shirleywright123@btinternet. com, or Val on 01977 514535 / 07779 373068 or, e-mail val.hodgson43@outlook.com.

LS26 COMMUNITY

LHA SCOOP CHARITY AWARD

LHA Car & Commercial of Wood Lane, Rothwell, were awarded Corporate Fundraiser of the Year 2018 at this years Charity Ball held by local charity Charlies Angels, a charity set up to help families to rebuild their lives after the loss of a baby or child.

The prestigious ball was held at Hunslet Boys Club on Saturday 29th September and was attended by a host of local businesses, fundraisers and local media.

LHA were nominated due to their great work fundraising for the charity where they would ask customers for a donation if they brought their vehicle in to the garage for a simple job like a puncture repair or a bulb changing. So far to date the garage has raised over £1000!

The charity was set-up in 2012 and their activities include online information for bereaved parents and families, bereavement counselling, telephone and email support, providing free bereavement packs and working with statuary bodies to provide the best bereavement care.

To find out more about the ‘Charlie’s Angels Foundation’ charity, please visit their website www.charlies-angel-centre.org.uk.

Well done to Pauline and Mark (pictured left) and their team at LHA for supporting this great charity and their greatly deserved award!

STOP PRESS! More good news was to follow in a couple of weeks for the team at LHA Car & Commercial when their garage was placed in the top four garages in the country at a recent trade show in Liverpool, for the United Garage Scheme. A great month for all concerned at LHA! 19

LS26 COMMUNITY

HAIR & BEAUTY COURSES SET FOR COLLEGE

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The Rothwell Centre has been given the go ahead to run industry standard hair and beauty qualifications, adding to its existing range of adult courses.

The VCTC accredited long and short courses are highly valued in the sector, giving the local community an opportunity to stand out in this competitive industry.

The centre re-opened its doors on 3 September and had 170 people enrol on to its courses in the first month.

Centre Manager, Wendy Lane, is looking forward to developing the centre further: “I am collecting feedback and setting up new classes on a regular basis throughout the year. I’m interested in developing links with schools, businesses and community groups in the area and urge people to get in touch to see what partnership work we can forge.”

The Rothwell Centre is open in the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with daytime classes taking place between Monday and Friday.

Current courses include IT, English, maths, childcare, business administration, hair and beauty, counselling, foreign languages and various leisure courses. Places are available for November and January starts.

Contact the centre by emailing rothwell@ leedscitycollege.ac.uk or call 0113 284 6200.

FROM POSTCARDS TO

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS!

The summer holidays may seem a very distant memory but the residents of Oulton Manor Care Home are still enjoying receiving postcards from all over the globe from people who head off on holiday. Between August and October they recieved hundreds of cards and the messages from those who have taken the time to send them, still put a smile on the residents faces.

Peter Smith who manages Dementia Friendly Rothwell was keen to take the project onwards and upwards. “The project has been massively successful, starting off many conversations and memories. So good in fact that the next idea is to send Christmas cards to the residents”.

So when you are writing out your Christmas card list, why not add an extra one to send to the residents, a simple ‘Happy Christmas’ message would be more than enough to spread some festive cheer and prove what a great community spirit we have in the LS26 locality.

The address for Oulton Manor is 3 Wakefield Road, Oulton, Leeds LS26 8EL . Thank You!

LS26 COMMUNITY

FUTURE OF POST OFFICE IN JEOPARDY

After running Woodlesford Post Office on Aberford Road for the last 18 years, Lisa has decided that it is time for a change. Unable to find a buyer for both the freehold property and the business, she sold the property to local lady Jess Snowden of Snowflake Properties, and the two of them are now seeking someone to take over the business on a leasehold basis.

Neither of them wants to see the community lose the service. Unfortunately, they have been told by Post Office Ltd that when the business changes

hands the branch will be reclassified from a Main Office to a Local Plus Office. This means that the transaction fee rates will be lower than they are currently, and so without a thriving retail business to support it, the Post Office will not be viable. This was a blow they were not expecting.

Lisa says “I have absolutely loved my time here in the Post Office. It has been a pleasure to serve the local community and I have formed so many valued friendships over the years. It is time for the business to get a new lease of life now. It needs to be combined with a busier retail business so that the two can support each other. As you may have seen in other places, this can take many forms. It may be a café, a gift shop, household goods, the possibilities are endless!”

With this in mind, Jess is willing to alter her plans for the rest of the property to provide extra retail space for the shop. Both Lisa and Jess are hoping they can find someone with a suitable business proposition for the site that can incorporate the Post Office. The advert for the opportunity can be found at https://runapostoffice.co.uk/home/ result/show/woodlesford-post-office-leedsls26-8hp. Post Office Ltd, mention in their advert, that they are willing to make an investment in the region of £10,000 to help create the new branch.

Anyone seriously interested in the prospect of taking on the Post Office can get more info from the web address above or by speaking to Lisa.

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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.

FDM - FOR DISABILITY MOBILITY

Social Club for those unable to get out or who would like to meet new people. Group bookings available. For more info contact 0113 288 9000 or visit www.fdmbus.org.uk

FORCE

Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise. A group working towards saving the Rothwell Civic Building. Visit their facebook page ‘FORCE Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise’ for more information.

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FRIENDS OF ROTHWELL COUNTRY PARK

A group of volunteers who help manage, protect and promote the wildlife and heritage of the country park. For more info call Countryside Ranger Pete Banks on 07891 277108.

LILYBUDS BABY & TODDLER GROUPS Community groups for parent/carers of babies and toddlers, at Rothwell Parish Church Hall.

Groups cost £2 including refreshments. Please see their facebook page for more details.

MARIE CURIE FUNDRAISING

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

MELODIA

Ladies choir based in Methley. Rehearsals on Monday evenings 7.30pm at Methley Working Mens club. For more info contact Shirley Wright on 01977 554142 / 07900 953720 or Val on 01977 514535 / 07779 373068.

METHLEY METHODIST CHURCH

”Living the Gospel and serving the community with a BIG HEART” Main Street, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9JE www.thecentremethley.co.uk

METHLEY WOMBLES

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

METHLEY YOUTH CLUB

Based at Methley Village Centre. For further info please contact Mel Taylor on 07891 279116

MUSIC FROM THE ATTIC - METHLEY

A new music club in Methley. Dust off your old instruments and join the group at Methley Methodist Chapel. Contact: Ben 07748 673116 - bendenison@mac.com

ROTHWELL BAPTIST CHURCH

Welcoming our community with over 20 activities each week. (see What’s On Section for individual events) Wood Lane, LS26 0PG. www.rothwellbaptist.org.uk

ROTHWELL COMPETITIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Group running a competitive music festival in March each year in Rothwell town centre.

The Syllabus is produced in September and available from the Rothwell Library or on their website rothwellmusicfestival.shutterfly.com

ROTHWELL CLUSTER

Provides access to local facilities, out of school hours and holiday activities and specialist support. www.facebook.com/rothwellcluster

ROTHWELL & DISTRICT LIVE AT HOME

Charitable cause to reduce social isolation and loneliness for older people and ensure they are connected within a community of their choice. For more information please contact 0113 288 0887 or visit www.rothwellliveathome.btck.co.uk

ROTHWELL FOOD BANK

ST RAPHAEL SINGERS

Distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough provisions. For more info visit: www.leedssouthandeast.foodbank.org.uk or telephone 0113 3450850

Local choir whose main aim is to help churches and charitable organisations raise funds. Based at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton Road, WF1 4LH. email: straphaelsingers@gmail.com.

Rothwell Ladies Circle is a group of girls who like to have fun whilst fundraising and supporting the community www.facebook.com/rothwell.circle

ROTHWELL LIONS

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

Please visit saveourhomesls26.org or to sign the petition: www.change.org/pemberstone

ROTHWELL METHODIST CHURCH

Rothwell tenants and residents association, a group to discuss concerns within the local community.

Visit facebook ‘rothwelltenantsandresidents’

ROTHWELL LADIES CIRCLE

Group that takes an active interest in the community with fundraising and charity events. Tel 0845 833 2765 or visit www.rothwell-lions.org.uk

#SAVEOURHOMESLS26

ROTHWELL T.A.R.A

Running various meetings and charity events. THE FAIR EXCHANGE Please see our ‘What’s On’ pages for details. aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk/churches/rothwell

ROTHWELL SCOUT GROUP

7th Rothwell Scout Group based on Haigh Road, Rothwell. www.rothwellscouts.com

SOWHAT

Campaign group opposing HS2 plans in the LS26 area. www.sowhat.org.uk or visit their facebook page for updates and news.

SPRINGHEAD PARK VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer group of local residents committed to maintaining Springhead Park. For more info email springheadparkvolunteers@gmail.com

Community group that champions inclusiveness through the exchange of skills, knowledge and experience. Contact Pauline on 07780 601917 or email info@thefairexchange.org.uk

TIME TO SHINE PROJECT

Run by D. Dance Theatre, a Community Enterprise Company. Encourages the over 50s in our area to join together in fun and exercise. 0113 2826211 or email jenny.oulton@yahoo.co.uk

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LS26 SPORT

ROBIN HOOD IN GREAT FORM

As the month of September started, Robin Hoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s form began to drastically improve, with two wins on the trot as the month began away to Sherburn White Rose (3-2) and Rawdon Old Boys (6-1) Hood found themselves lying in a respectable 7th position in the table.

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The league competition took a short break as Hood travelled a short distance from home for a Leeds F.A first round cup fixture against Carlton Athletic. Unfortunately for Hood there would be no cup cheer as an impressive Carlton notched up a 2-0 victory to progress into the next round.

So it was eyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back on the league again as Robin Hood hosted local rivals Hunslet at the Coach Ground. In an entertaining match it was honours even with a 1-1 stalemate. Hoods goal coming from Jamie Lister with the man of the match award going to keeper Lee Wood, who made some outstanding saves to ensure Athletic took at very least a single point from the fixture.

Next up was a trip to Bradford to face mid-table Field AFC in a game that could have gone either way. With confidence high Hood ran out slender winners 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Danny Bridges.

Attention once again turned away from the league and was focused on another cup fixture, this time it was the 1st round of the West Riding FA Challenge cup and a home fixture against Sherburn White Rose. If the season so far was to have a turning point, most people would pick out the away league fixture at Sherburn back on the first day of September when Hood, then without a win, came back from two goals down to win 3-2.

The cup fixture alone was a good measure on how far the squad had progressed since securing that

first win of the season and to boot, a great chance to progress in the competition and the quest for silverware this season.

Hood dominated the fixture and ran out 5-1 winners, James Finlayson contributed with a brace with the other goals coming from Danny Bridges, Jamie Lister and Jordan Carter. The win was rewarded with a tricky away fixture in the second round to Huddersfield Amateurs.

The next test for Hood was a home fixture against table toppers Leeds City. City would be going into the game against Hood with the rare taste of defeat on their lips after suffering a 4-2 loss to Carlton Athletic in their previous fixture. With some solid results behind them, Hood are now a different animal and fancied their chances against City, but despite playing well Robin Hood could not halt the table toppers progress who proved their quality with a 2-1 victory. Hoods goal coming from Alex Haigh.

As another issue hits the press, Hood are positioned 10th in the league but still in touching distance of the top six. If last season was anything to learn from, it is that the squad is capable of going on an unbeaten run and there is still plenty to play for. Hoods next fixture is a great chance to take some points as they face strugglers Knaresborough Town away at Manse Lane.

Up the Hood!

LS26 SPORT

ROTHWELL BC FINISH ON A HIGH!

As we reported last month it was getting towards the business end of the season, and with lots of success throughout the season so far, the club hoped to go out with a number of highs!

It all started last month just as the October issue went to press, as the Half Holiday (Wednesday afternoons) team won the Penrose Cup with a narrow victory over Chapel Allerton. (See main pictured above of the triumphant 6 player team).

The Wakefield Workshops league run an end of season 4 player team competition. Our ‘A’ team had three tough qualifying games to reach the final but lost 73-80 to Denby Grange.

The Saturday Barkston Ash ‘A’ team crashed out in the cup semi finals against Chapel Street, who then went on to lose to Tadcaster in the final.

However, in the top 4 play-off finals it was a complete role reversal when Chapel Street beat Tadcaster in one semi-final and in the other semi final tie, Rothwell beat local rivals Swillington.

The final was a very close battle with only 1 point separating the teams after 8 games. When the last 2 came off Rothwell were coming home with the D. Burrows Cup with a 177 – 166 win!

The league has proved to be very close with the standard getting stronger all the time, with several county and district players in all teams.

As the winter leagues get underway, please get in touch if you would like to join the club next season. Email upthetrap@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

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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.

BOWLS ROTHWELL BOWLING CLUB - Teams ranging from juniors to veterans. All welcome, for more info please email: upthetrap@hotmail.co.uk FOOTBALL METHLEY UNITED AFC - A fast growing, friendly football club - www.methleyunitedafc.org ROBIN HOOD ATHLETIC AFC - Open age and junior football teams. Based on Wakefield Road to the rear of the Coach & Horses pub. Tel: 07970 345945 ROTHWELL JUNIORS - Based on Fleet Lane. 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.

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ROTHWELL OLD BOARS - Walking football team. Training on Friday nights 8pm to 9pm at West Riding County FA. For more info contact Chris Bird 07860 890383 SWILLINGTON SAINTS WELFARE JFC - Training on Thursday night 5pm-6pm for 3-4 year olds, & 6pm-7pm for 5-6 year olds. Contact via facebook 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.

ROUNDERS ROTHWELL ROUNDERS - If interested, please contact Stephen Roy via Rothwell Rounders facebook group.

RUGBY LEAGUE OULTON RAIDERS ARLFC - National Conference Rugby League team. www.pitchero.com/clubs/ oultonraidersarlfc.

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.

STANLEY RANGERS ARLFC - Rugby League club for 5 to 18 year olds, plus girls team. www.stanleyrangers.org.uk / 01924 870508 SWILLINGTON ARLFC U10’s & TOTS - Rugby League team for under 10’s and tots (3-5).

For more info tel Kyle: 07397 859344 RUGBY UNION LEEDS CORINTHIANS RUFC - Adult teams and range of junior teams from u6 through to u14s. www.pitchero.com/clubs/leedscorinthiansrufc 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 RODILLIAN RUNNERS - Based in Stanley, and focused on the social aspect of running. Mixed abilities and all welcome. For more information visit: rodillianrunners.co.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

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