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NORTH LEEDS Life F R E E D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 3 | LS6 | LS16 | LS18

C O N N E C T I N G YO U TO T H E C O M M U N I T Y

DREAMING HOLT PARK OF A TASTY ACTIVE CHRISTMAS IS LIVE!

THE LEEDS LIBRARY APPROACHES 250TH YEAR!

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Dear Readers,

December already! Christmas is upon us and we seem to be running to keep up.

Of course you can’t have Christmas without feasting. Gastronomically this is the BLOW OUT time of year. With Christmas parties and family celebrations everybody’s thoughts have turned to food. Once again we encourage you to seek out the fresh and fanciful, the unique and delicious. Leeds is awash with opportunities to discover numerous gastronomic delights – from Leeds Kirkgate Market to the farmers’ markets at Headingley, Horsforth, Bramhope, Otley and Oakwood, and Kirkstall Deli Market.

Dig in to something different!

We bring you news too of The Leeds Library (the city’s hidden gem); Holt Park Active going LIVE; Cinderella - another new show from Northern Ballet; a great OFSTED report for Lawnswood School; and the youngest Black Belt in the world!

Check out the Community Notices for the numerous Christmas fairs and concerts being held this month. And, of course, we have film, restaurant and music reviews too.

In our January edition we will be talking Health and Fitness – yes, it’s that time of year! Please get all your news and notices to us by 1st December (6th December for advertising).

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

I n Th i s I s s u e A New Score for a New Cinderella Northern Ballet brings a magical new production of Cinderella to the Grand Theatre with music by Phillip Feeney

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Forward to Celebrating 250 Years!

The Leeds Library, the city’s hidden gem, prepares to celebrate a remarkable anniversary.

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Active is LIVE! After years of anticipation, Holt Park’s new leisure centre is open – and what a great facility!

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Christmas visits West Lawnswood Yorkshire School Judged Playhouse ‘Good’ by Raymond Briggs’ fabulous story is brought to life OFSTED

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Dreaming of a Tasty Christmas The festive season is upon us and it’s time for our thoughts to turn to food!

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Four years after being placed in special measures, the school celebrates latest OFSTED report.

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Get Christmas all wrapped up

Looking for that extra special Christmas gift this year? Why not visit one of our beautiful gift shops at Leeds Art Gallery on The Headrow, or at Leeds City Museum, just up the steps on Millennium Square. Offering a range of gifts, seasonal cards, festive decorations and a wide range of children’s toys and games. Plus, with many items under £5 you might even stumble upon that perfect present for Secret Santa too!

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Visit our website to see our jam-packed programme of Christmas events including our ‘Magical Christmas Weekend’ at Lotherton Hall and the ‘500 Years of Christmas’ extravaganza at Temple Newsam on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. You can also see Santa in his enchanting Grotto at Abbey House Museum every weekend in December leading up to Christmas Day.

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LIFE & STYLE

Looking Forward to Celebrating 250 Years!

Believe it or not, The Leeds Library at 18 Commercial Street will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2018, and already it has started planning for this remarkable event. An international conference is on the cards, together with a civic reception and the publication of a book of essays.

espite its longevity, the library remains undiscovered by a huge number of people in Leeds – it is possibly the city’s best kept secret. Dating from 1768, it is the oldest surviving subscription library of its type in the UK. Located in a beautiful building, it has an absolutely stunning collection of books, some dating back to the 15th Century. There are some 80,000 books in its historic collection (before 1901), and 140,000 items in all.

Thousands of new books are added to the collection each year. You’ll also find newspapers and magazines, films (including foreign language), audio books and a new music collection.

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The Leeds Library also runs a programme of lectures, exhibitions, films and other heritage and cultural events, all of which are open to the public. On Thursday 19th December Michael Meadowcroft presents a talk on Herbert Gladstone – the last in a sixth series of lectures on Leeds politicians.

The Library has embarked on an ambitious development programme to ensure the future of the building and its collections, improve facilities and provide space for education programmes. It also aims to have its complete catalogue available on the internet It is free to visit the Leeds Library, but non members should make an appointment and will be given a guided tour. There will be guided tours on Saturday 7th December and Wednesday 18th December. All tours start at 10.30am and last about an hour.

The Leeds Library is open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and Saturday 9.30am – 1pm. On the first Wednesday of the month they open from 10am. Researchers should make an appointment at least 48 hours in advance to consult a particular item.

“The Leeds Library is a wonderful haven with a stunning collection of books.

If you haven’t visited it, then give yourself a treat.” -Kay Mellor, writer and actress

“An oasis of peace in the heart of

Leeds, crammed with wonderful books in a building which Oxbridge colleges would die for!” -Martin Wainwright, Northern

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LIFE AND STYLE

PHIL (PHILIP WILLIAM) MAY (1864-1903) Artist in black-and-white, Caricaturist, Humorist

Phil May’s short life was one of extremes. From the depths of poverty and hardship he worked his way up to success and fame, only to plunge down again into illness and self-destruction. Gifted, funny, colourful, outrageous, he was loved and celebrated, not least in his home town of Leeds.

He was born in 1864 at 66 Wallace Street, Wortley, the seventh of the eight children of Philip May and his wife Sarah. Phil’s father was an unsettled, feckless character, who had tried his hand at several jobs, finishing up in Leeds. He died when Phil was only nine, leaving the family in poverty. Phil had little schooling, and at twelve had to earn his way. He tried various office jobs until he found a niche at the Grand Theatre, helping to paint the scenery. He had loved drawing since childhood and made extra money selling caricatures of the actors, some published in local papers. At fifteen he joined a touring theatrical company, playing small parts on stage and illustrating the programmes and posters.

By 1882 he had given up acting

working at the Grand in Leeds he had begun a passionate

town, especially at his favourite

and was back in Leeds, helping to

affair with the young wife of the owner of the eating house

drinking place, Romano’s in the Strand;

design costumes and paint scenery

opposite, where he used to have lunch - Sarah Farrar,

constantly accompanied by a circle of

at the Grand. But he was irresistibly

always called Lil. When he left for London, she followed,

friends, artists and writers, but also by a

drawn to the brilliant life of London.

abandoning her husband and child. An expensive divorce

host of hangers-on who sponged on him

Off he went with scarcely enough

followed. They married in Australia, a strong partnership

and encouraged his drinking and wild

money for the fare. He slept rough

which lasted his life.

exploits. Once near starvation himself,

on the Embankment or in Covent

His three years in Australia were productive and

his purse was open for all – including

Garden, begging or scavenging for

successful. He moved on to study art in Rome and Paris,

cronies who exploited his generosity.

food, while he hawked his drawings

conscious of his lack of formal artistic training. He did

In spite of the efforts of his friends

around to periodicals and papers. His

study, but above all enjoyed the vibrant, bohemian city life.

and loyal wife, he drank too much

health suffered, but finally his luck

Finally he decided to return to London, where his sketches

whisky, smoked too many cigars, and

turned. He began to sell his work,

and cartoons were selling well. A turning point came with

cared nothing for his already damaged

win commissions, and establish a

his illustrations for a series of magazine articles called The

health, which slowly deteriorated. He

reputation as a brilliant cartoonist. In

Parson and the Painter, later (1891) published as a book.

weighed only five stone when he died

1885, only 21, he was offered a plum

It became a bestseller, and established him as a master of

on 5 August 1903, aged 39.

job in Australia as cartoonist for the

graphic humour, with a genius for economy of line, brilliant

Sydney Bulletin, and, after some

character sketches, and whimsical comedy.

haggling, decided to accept.

He did not travel alone. While

His death was greatly mourned in Leeds, where his family still lived

In 1892 he launched his own publication, Phil May’s

and he had often visited. Money

Summer Annual, full of his humorous drawings alongside

was collected for a memorial, and in

articles by well-known authors – ‘brimful of fun for the

1910 a plaque by the Leeds sculptor

holidays’. His Winter Annual (‘fun, frolic, and fancy’)

Caldwell Spruce was unveiled at 66

followed. Fifteen of these annuals were eventually published,

Wallace Street. When the house was

each eagerly awaited, together with other collections of his

demolished in the 1960s the plaque

work, notably Phil May’s Guttersnipes – his sympathies

was reportedly moved to the City Art

lay with the underdogs in society and the life of the streets.

Gallery, which holds a large collection

Meanwhile he was contributing regularly to the popular

of his drawings. Many others are in

humorous weekly Punch, and in 1895 was invited to join their

national collections. The plaque read:

staff, a considerable honour. His future seemed assured – but

Phil May - the great black and white

as fast as the money came in, it was squandered.

artist - ‘A fellow of infinite jest’.

His gaunt figure, sporting riding gear, long check overcoat, and a large cigar, was always to be seen around

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The Traditional Shaving The Company Goes High Street! Forgotten Were you just wondering what you might treat the men in your life to this Christmas? We have a feeling that we may have found the answer!

The Traditional Shaving Company has just opened upstairs at Handpicked Hall in The Grand Arcade (Vicar Lane) and it is packed with fabulous toiletries…. just for men.

After five years of an online presence (www. traditionalshaving.co.uk), the company is now establishing itself in Leeds city centre with the largest selection of traditional men’s shaving and grooming products in the North of England, including famous London brands that have been around since the 1800s.

“The feedback we have had from customers so far has been excellent”, said co-owner Matt Briggs, “especially from women shoppers who are very excited to find somewhere with a great selection of Christmas gifts for the men in their lives!”

The feedback we have had from customers so far has been excellent

Pictured: Owners Tim & Matt Briggs

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There are over 700 products in store, including ranges like Taylors of Old Bond Street, Geo F Trumper, Truefitt & Hill, Penhaligons and contemporary American ranges like Billy Jealousy and eShave. In addition to traditional shaving gear like fine safety razors and badger hair shaving brushes, you’ll find soaps, gels, moisturisers, moustache wax, deodorants, body washes, hair care, and colognes. These are some of the best products in the world and the company already has quite an international following via its website.

This is an oasis of male pampering! More and more men are opting to return to the traditional shave, with safety razor and luxurious soaps. Once you’ve got the knack of wielding a safety razor you will never go back – you get a better shave, suffer from less irritation, and it’s better for your skin. What’s more the products last longer.

You’ll find The Traditional Shaving Company upstairs at Handpicked Hall in The Grand Arcade. Telephone: 0113 880 0538

Ten Challenge Handicap International is running a campaign, The Forgotten Ten Challenge, to raise awareness of the victims of landmines and cluster bombs from 1st – 10th December. As part of this an exhibition and drop-in sessions will be held at Adel Quaker Meeting House, New Adel Lane, LS16 6AZ on Friday 6th December 7– 9pm, and Tuesday 10th December 10am – 12 noon.

These will feature real-life stories from landmine survivors, de-miners, rehabilitation staff and campaigners, together with a selection of short films and documentaries from around the world.

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This silver cigarette case will soon be presented to a direct descendant of Quartermaster Sergeant G W Browning, who won it in the ‘Paralympics’ held at Beckett’s Park Hospital in 1918. This is just one of the fascinating artifacts that have come to light since the Headingley LitFest’s project on the military hospital at Beckett’s Park, Headingley, during the First World War, got underway.

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Metropolitan University. A book based on stories collected from descendants of staff and patients will be published in time for next year’s Headingley LitFest in March.

“The hospital developed several specialities during the course of the Great War”, said researcher Richard Wilcocks. “It became a centre for wounds to the face and teeth, and it had a reputation for artificial limbs, which were very much in demand because of frequent amputations.

Beckett’s Park Hospital was what the Second Northern General Hospital was called by most local people during the First World War, when it occupied buildings originally intended for training teachers.

These are now part of Leeds

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The first lightweight alloy prosthetic legs were introduced during WW1 - they were half the weight of wooden ones, and at first they were all made by the Desoutter Company.

“I am now collaborating with the Thackray Medical Museum to find out as much as possible about this. The idea of an ‘artificial limb race’ is really interesting, so many years before the Paralympics.”

If you know anything about this cigarette case, the winner, or Douglas Longmate, who made artificial limbs, please get in touch with Richard via headingleyhospital@gmail.com For further information on the project, visit

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National Marketing Award The Beck for Northern Ballet Arts Trail Northern Ballet recently won the Achievement in Marketing category at the UK Theatre awards 2013, which honour outstanding achievement in regional theatre. The company was also shortlisted in the Achievement in Dance category.

The Beck Arts Group once again hosts its popular Beck Arts Trail on Sunday 8th December, from 1 – 4.30pm.

Photo: Pamela Raith

he award recognises the success of the communications campaign for Northern Ballet’s Great Gatsby tour. More than 50,000 people saw the show in nine different venues, including a sell-out run at Sadler’s Wells. The campaign generated in excess of £1.2million in ticket sales, exceeding the financial target by £150,000.

“The arts are full of creative communications professionals who are working very hard in a competitive market and difficult economy”, said Northern Ballet’s Director of Communications,

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Laraine Penson. “This award recognises the achievements of the whole company because if the production and performance didn’t meet the audiences expectations all our work would be for nothing.”

Pictured: Emma Mooney (Head of Marketing), Laraine Penson (Director of Communica tions) and actor Ben Richards

See a wonderful variety of art works in various media, craft work, jewellery, and photography.

View a short film, meet the artists and, somewhere along the trail, enjoy a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine.

The trail will take you to various artists’ houses around the Shaw Lane, Monkbridge Road and Highburys area. It’s an ideal opportunity to find some creative cards and highly original gifts.

The Trail map will be available from 1pm at No.37 former café, on the corner of Monkbridge Road and Highbury Lane.

This award recognises the achievements of the whole company

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Courses for a Great Future in the Creative Industries Leeds College of Art recently announced its latest range of short courses, starting in January 2014. Whether you’re new to art and design or an experienced practitioner, there’s sure to be a course of interest. Subject areas include painting and drawing, 3D design, printmaking, fashion and millinery, photography and practical curating courses.

in 2009. With a background in fashion, she saw millinery as a way to expand her skills and develop new opportunities. She followed up her evening course with a full time one, graduating in 2013. At Leeds College of Art she developed her skills and design style to couture levels. The next natural step was for her to set up her own creative business. You can see her designs at www.mariehalewoodmillinery. co.uk

Along with the creative short courses, Leeds College of Art also runs portfolio development courses and a children’s arts school. This is a vibrant and inspiring collection of arts-based courses for 7 – 18 year olds, which aim to inspire creativity and teach new skills, and where children can explore creative subjects and meet new friends.

For further information, visit www.leeds-art.ac.uk or email shortcourses@leeds-art.ac.uk

The programme takes place evenings and Saturdays and is designed to be flexible to suit individual needs. Students who have attended one or more of these courses have inevitably continued in its practice.

Marie Halewood Hennessey took a millinery evening class

Leeds College of Art ooers a range of exciting short courses.

Whether you’re new to art and design or an experienced practitioner we’ll have a course for you.

Our Children’s Art School also ooers vibrant and inspiring arts courses for students aged 7-18.

To nd out about any of our short courses: www.leeds-art.ac.uk shortcourses@leeds-art.ac.uk 0113 202 8000

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Leeds Art Gallery Celebrates Art and Life A major exhibition by two of the UK’s most important 20th Century painters, Ben and Winifred Nicholson, is currently at Leeds Art Gallery and will run until 12th January 2014.

‘Art and Life’ examines their work individually and in collaboration with friends and fellow artists Christopher Wood, Alfred Wallis, and potter William Staite Murray.

Curated in collaboration with art historian Jovan Nicholson (Winifred and Ben’s grandson), the exhibition gives a unique insight into the work of the artists and shows key pieces from public and private collections in the UK and Europe.

Focusing on the period 1920 - 1931, and the important relationships they had with Christopher Wood, Alfred Wallis and William Staite Murray, ‘Art and Life’ looks at how their work

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The exhibition gives a unique insight into the work of the artists

shaped and informed the story of 20th century modern art in this country and explores the key contribution they made to modernism.

The exhibition is accompanied by a publication with newly commissioned texts, illustrated in full colour. In it Jovan Nicholson explores the way ideas flowed between the Nicholsons and Christopher Wood when they painted in Cumberland and Cornwall. Art Historian, Sebastiano Barassi focuses on their visits to Paris, Italy and Switzerland, and the potter Julian Stair examines the importance of William Staite Murray.

City Varieties’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Panto is Back!

It’s almost time for this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto at the City Varieties Music Hall!

Since it was introduced in 2010, just after the theatre had been refurbished, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto brand has almost become a tradition. This year the amazingly talented cast will present ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

“The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is always a great success”, says Frank Chambers, City Varieties House Manager.

“Children, parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents love it! The auditorium is like a party – live music, laughter and dance. It’s a must for festive season!”

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto has all the bearings of a traditional panto – audience interaction, custard pies, slapstick comedy - with the added bonus of live music played by the actors and a playlist of hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond that gets the audience rocking in the aisles.

Jack & The Beanstalk: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is at City Varieties from Saturday 30th November – Sunday 12th January.

Tickets (£13.50 - £19.50) are available from 0113 243 0808, or online at www. cityvarieties.co.uk

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A Glorious Concert!

Every year, Leeds Festival Chorus organises a concert at Leeds Town Hall. This year, it is entitled The Glory of Christmas and is on Saturday, 14th December at 7.30pm.

The Chorus will be accompanied by the Orchestra of Opera North. Vivaldi’s Gloria and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio are both on the programme and the soloists are soprano Ruby Hughes, mezzo Kathryn Rudge, tenor Joshua Ellicott and bassbaritone Matthew Hargreaves.

The Gloria was chosen partly because Antonio Vivaldi was one of the greatest Baroque composers to have lived in Venice, and Leeds Festival Chorus now has its own strong connection with that city. In

August this year, the Chorus sang at three well-attended events in Venice (one in St Mark’s Basilica) after being invited there by the concert pianist Alessandro Taverner, who was a finalist in the 2009 Leeds Pianoforte Competition.

J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (WeihnachtsOratorium) is much better known in Germany, where it is thought of as very special, rather like Handel’s Messiah in Britain.

“We try to be as adventurous as possible,” said Chorus artistic adviser and conductor Simon Wright, “and this great work by Bach is really going to surprise people who do not know it.”

Leeds Festival Chorus has been booked to perform on two

Pictured: Tenor Joshua Ellicott

occasions in the Leeds First Direct Arena – firstly as backing choir for Andrea Bocelli on 24th November, and secondly at Classical Spectacular on 30th November.

Tickets for The Glory of Christmas (£16 - £31.50) are available from City Centre Box Office 0113 224 3801 or Chorus members.

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Northern Ballet brings a magical new production of Cinderella to Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 17th December –Saturday 4th January.

Photo: Jason Tozer

et in Imperial Russia, this World Première of David Nixon’s new adaptation of this gorgeous classic fairytale sees heartbreak turn to joy as the power of young love conquers all. The setting presents breathtaking Winter scenes and opulent ballrooms, all created by Duncan Hayler.

Northern Ballet commissioned composer Phillip Feeney (who also created the music for David Nixon’s Hamlet in 2011) to write a brand new score. We caught up with Philip recently to ask how he had approached the project.

“David and I have been

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Writing a ballet requires about 90 minutes of music Pictured: Phillip Feeney

talking since early in the year”, he told us. “I worked on a version with Christopher Gable in 1993 and had misgivings about doing the story again, but it was great to have a second shot at it. This has been a very collaborative partnership where I have been involved with molding the synopsis from the start.

“I have tried to make it as bright and fresh as possible, working lots of musical colour into it and using sounds that reflect the eastern European setting.

In the end it took on its

own dynamic. When I attended rehearsals it was extraordinary to see images where there had been none, movements creating the story – it was a great experience.”

Coincidentally, John PryceJones, Music Director of the Northern Ballet Sinfonia who will perform the score live, also worked on Philip’s previous version of Cinderella. “This is quite a different version of the story”, said John. “Asking Phil to create a new score for a show he had previously written for is unique in the theatre world.

The music is characteristic of the Russian setting, with lots of magical colour, providing the platform and inspiration for the choreography.

“Writing a ballet requires about 90 minutes of music – the equivalent of three symphonies!

Many companies opt for recorded music but nothing can beat the feel of music being created at that moment and the dancers definitely prefer it.

Northern Ballet are champions of live music.”

Cinderella is David Nixon’s fifteenth new, full-length production for Northern Ballet and his second for 2013 – the other being The Great Gatsby.

Once again David is creating the costumes, assisted by Julie Anderson, and lighting design is by Tim Mitchell.

For tickets, call 0844 848 2701 or visit leedsgrandtheatre.com

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A spectacular family adventure for Christmas

By Rudyard Kipling Adapted by Rosanna Lowe Directed by Liam Steel

30 November — 18 January

FATHER CHRISTMAS Based on the book by Raymond Briggs Adapted by Pins and Needles

Image Published by Puffin Books © Raymond Briggs

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Otley Victorian Fayre

Otley’s Annual Victorian Fayre will be held on Sunday 8th December, from noon to 6pm.

More stalls than ever will be groaning with Christmas goodies to buy and eat. You won’t see candyfloss sellers, helium balloons, flashing light stalls or beef burger vans, but you’ll be able to eat high quality street food and discover the many cafes, shops and pubs around Otley.

Traditional street organs will play catchy tunes, dance troupes will perform, and local school and adult choirs will sing carols.

For children there are Punch and Judy shows, traditional fairground rides, and reindeer to visit. And, every year more and more people join in the fun by dressing in Victorian costumes.

The official programme costs just £1. There is a prize draw inside worth £200, and a map showing where everything is and timings for the stage.

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Headingley ‘This Pleasant Rural village’ Once again we have copies of Eve Bradford’s fascinating history of the Headingley area, Headingley: This Pleasant Rural Village, available here at the office. It is a beautifully presented book, full of interesting facts and people, period photographs and maps. It traces how Headingley grew in the 19C from a country village to a lively bustling centre.

Pick up your copy (paper back £13, hardback £20) from North Leeds Life offices at 265a Otley Road, LS16 5LN. We also have copies of Eve’s history of Headingley Hall for just £3.

Meanwood in Pictures Meanwood Village Association’s great series ‘Meanwood in Pictures’, compiled by Peter Bewell, assisted by Anne Burgess, Bryn Evans and Doreen Wood, is also available.

There are four volumes of this pictorial account of Meanwood. Now just £8 each.

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If not, that is definitely something that needs rectifying! The latest addition to Meanwood’s foodscape brings a fresh, new approach that is already rapidly gaining enthusiastic fans.

For Chef/Patron James Coupland this has been a very personal journey. He has transformed what was previously a solicitors’ firm split up into little offices into a bright, open, contemporary space on two levels. To ensure the flexibility of the space, he sourced furniture from a reclamation yard in Guiseley and timber from Ripon to make the tables, and found a truly ingenious use for some copper piping found on site.

When we dropped in recently we ensconced ourselves upstairs. As starters we opted for Home Cured Beetroot Salmon Gravlax with pickled cucumber and toasted brioche, and Chorizo Sausage with Crispy new Potato Salad topped with a poached egg.

Interestingly, The Hungry Bear has its own little brewhouse on the premises – The Hungry Beer! There were three brews on offer –Golden Ale, Imperial Stout (described as ‘smooth, with chocolate and coffee notes), and Knot Two Pale Ale, an American pale ale made with Chinook hops. To try all three, their ‘tasting slate’, which gives you a 250ml glass of each, was perfect.

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They brew in batches of just 90 litres – apparently we can look forward to a ‘mossy, peaty’ New Zealand Pale Ale and a Maple Syrup Porter soon and a Christmas beer with flavours of the season is already bubbling away.

As we waited for our starters we enjoyed some green olives, prawn and goats cheese and chutney hors d’oeuvres, and a taster cup of wonderful fresh mushroom soup with tarragon cream – who knew mushroom and

Who knew mushroom and tarragon went so well together!

tarragon went so well together?

The main courses included Seabass Viennoise with Crayfish; Baked Scarborough Woof on Creamed Truffle Gnocchi and asparagus; Sirloin Steak au Poivre and red onion tarte with whisky sauce; Beef Stew with garlic and thyme dumplings; Butternut Squash and Wild Mushrooms. We chose the Confit and Fired Belly Pork with honey roasted root vegetables, which was simply delicious and topped with very tasty little mushrooms; and Artichoke Forestière Parcels with soused pear and babyleaf salad – paper thin pastry wrapped around artichoke hearts and mushrooms… so tasty. Special little touches like the soused pears and bourbon roasted figs added lovely taste surprises.

We finished off with a delicious Passion Fruit Tarte and a cheeseboard of five Yorkshire cheeses that nearly defeated us!

The Hungry Bear is certainly a welcome addition to Meanwood. It has a lovely atmosphere, the music is great, the service friendly and efficient and, on top of that, it is reasonably priced!

The Hungry Bear, 10 – 14 Stonegate Road, Meanwood.

Tel: 0113 274 0241

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With the arrival of the Good Food Guide 2014, Salvo’s in Headingley is once again celebrating its inclusion.

In fact, Salvo’s has been included in the UK’s bestselling restaurant guide regularly for 30 years!

“We first appeared in The Good Food Guide in 1984”, said John Dammone who runs Salvo’s with his brother, Gip. “To appear regularly for over 30 years is a real testament to the enduring success of Salvo’s, which was opened by our father Salvatore in 1976. We have many loyal customers to thank for our success and hope to be in The

Gip & John Dammone

Good Food Guide for many years to come.”

“When I look at the food Salvo’s was serving in 1984 I love the fact we were so forwardthinking”, said Gip. “We take enormous care and pride in everything we do, sourcing ingredients from Italy and from local Yorkshire farmers and suppliers whenever possible.

The provenance of food is extremely important and we still have suppliers that we have worked with for over 30 years.”

The Guide also praises Salumeria, Salvo’s nearby sister café and Italian deli, calling it ‘outstanding’.

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Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Fridays: Saturdays:

Sunday Roast with all the trimmings Salsa Club + Poker Night Tony’s Pub Quiz Late Licence until midnight DJ Wayne – 23 & 30 Nov, 7 & 24 Dec

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‘Daddy Cool’ 29 Nov

Psychic Evening: 18 Dec

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Food served Thur – Fri 12-3pm & 6-8.30pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm.

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FUNCTION ROOM with catering for parties

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The festive season is upon us again! This is the time of year when it is not only acceptable, but indeed expected, that our thoughts turn continually to tasty food and warming beverages. What to eat, where to eat and what to give to our favourite food lovers are all questions to be addressed on a daily basis.

SEASONAL FOOD CELEBRATIONS Christmas markets are always a great starting point for festivities and Leeds is crammed with appetising options. As usual the city centre welcomes back Cristkindelmarkt in Millennium Square, with its stalls of German delicacies like Stollen, gingerbread, mulled wine, and bratwurst sausages with goulash and dumplings.

New this year is Winter WonderLeeds from 6th – 22nd December, which will transform Briggate with a huge marquee hosting independent food and craft stalls, as well as entertainment. But, with all of this flash and dazzle, don’t forget Leeds Kirkgate Market where you will find the very best deals in fresh ingredients – from seafood and fine meats to great produce and seasonal goodies.

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SEEK OUT YOUR LOCAL MARKETS More and more people are discovering their local farmers’ markets and we are really spoilt around Leeds – stallholders at Headingley, Kirkstall Deli Market, Horsforth, Bramhope and Oakwood pull out all the stops for the festive season. You’ll find fantastic cheeses, jams and preserves, meat, fish, homemade charcuterie, pies, cakes, bread, spices, sauces and oils, honeys, and all kinds of confectionary, as well as great fresh produce – and all produced locally. Many of these would also make beautiful gifts.

YOU’LL FIND FANTASTIC CHEESES, JAMS AND PRESERVES, MEAT, FISH, HOMEMADE CHARCUTERIE, PIES, CAKES, BREAD, SPICES, SAUCES AND OILS, HONEYS, AND ALL KINDS OF CONFECTIONARY, AS WELL AS GREAT FRESH PRODUCE AND ALL PRODUCED LOCALLY

This Christmas at Cranberries

Luxury Yorkshire chocolates Christmas cards and gift wrap Christmas gifts Novelty decorations – great retro gifts Hampers – come in and create your own or pick one of our popular hampers Pies, cheeses, crackers Mulled wine & Christmas mead Cider, wine & local beers Outdoor catering Or why not just pop in for a lovely coffee and a mince pie!

Merry Christmas and a Happy ‘New Look’ New Year from Cranberries!

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SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS AROUND EVERY CORNER Other places to seek out are independent little food shops and delis.

Once again check out Leeds Kirkgate Market – you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find! With all the hoopla on Briggate, don’t forget to head down the Queen’s and Thornton’s Arcades where Hepworth’s Deli has an impressive array of hampers.

If you are a coffee hound be sure to check out Just Bean Roasted who produce speciality ethically sourced coffee from sustainable sources roasted to order and delivered to your door.

Nichols Vegetarian Deli in Chapel Allerton stocks a variety of vegetarian cheese, hummus, salads, falafel and frittata as well as their own vegetarian meals to take home. In addition to lovely fresh bread every day, The Crust & Crumb Bakery and Deli just up the road also have a range of tasty products. Another welcome addition in Chapel Allerton is the new George and Joseph cheese shop on Regent Street – all kinds of wonderful cheeses and cheesy gifts too. And then there’s The Sunshine Bakery – one visit is never enough!

So you see – there is absolutely no excuse for not seeking out new seasonal treats this year. We are spoilt for choice.

Have a wonderfully tasty Christmas!

In Headingley head for The Natural Food Store on North Lane with its huge range of everyday and specialty food, including many festive treats. Artisan Bakery also on North Lane has a great range of breads, and who can resist Salvo’s Salumeria? Fantastic festive fare from sunny Italy and much more.

In Adel a visit to Cranberries Deli is a must – it is absolutely packed with super gift ideas as well as delicious food. Haley & Clifford on Street Lane in Roundhay is another great place to investigate, as is Pookie & Grumps in Horsforth.

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Pigging Out with The Greedy Pig! Many people are familiar with The Greedy Pig – a great little sandwich shop and café on North Street in Leeds. Since Jo and Stuart Myers took it over two years ago it has gained a reputation as one of the best places for breakfast and turns out many a mean sandwich. You may have thought that was it – but, the pig is out! A couple of months ago The Greedy Pig held its first supper club, at Outlaws Yacht Club.

“We wanted to show that there was more than one string to our bow”, said Stuart. “I have always loved to cook and constantly have ideas for new recipes – the supper club gives us a creative outlet…an opportunity to pull out all the stops and share some great food ideas.”

Stuart has been gathering experience for years and has worked at some top restaurants around Leeds, including five years with a great team at Harvey Nichols and a couple of years with chef John Vennel at Haley’s Hotel, who now runs Vennel’s in Masham.

Jo and Stuart decided to enter the supper club arena with a bang! Their first menu was an ambitious ‘Nose to Tail’. Almost every bit of that pig was served up in some mouthwatering combination. Oddments Jelly was a savoury jelly with trotter, cheek, tongue and ear, served with beetroot and horseradish; Rustic Country Pâté was made from shoulder, belly and homecured bacon, served with mustard pickles; Three Little Pigs presented black pudding with saffron and apple chutney, Boudin Blanc with remoulade and Chorizo Tortilla; Yorkshire Tapas included Serranitos – spleen, pepper and air dryed ham and Pinchitos Murranos – marinated heart kebabs. All served with a chicory salad with sherry dressing. This was followed by The Greedy

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Pig Hog Roast served with a Madeira and kidney sauce.

Had they put all their little piggies in one basket? How to top that for their next supper club?

Simple… the Pig vegged out! Not being a meat eater this was right up my street. ‘Roots to Shoots’ was held upstairs at Handpicked Hall in The Grand Arcade – a lovely setting. A carpaccio of vegetables with avocado cream and black olive dressing was followed by Kitcheree balls, pickled cauliflower, confit lemon and curry mayonnaise; then Truffled Yorkshire Brie, filo pastry, mushroom & walnut salad with Old Winchester

Pictured: Jo and Stewart of The Greedy Pig

pesto; Plantain Empanada and green rice with a corn salsa; followed by a light and lovely Autumn Chestnut Cheesecake with pear and cranberry salsa and candied chestnuts.

Oh yes, there is definitely more than one string to that bow! It was a lovely evening of enthusing about the food and the non-vegetarians being truly surprised! Once again, it was so nice to sit down with a bunch of strangers and share a fabulous meal. The cheese came from George and Joseph, the new cheese shop in Chapel Allerton.

The coffee was served up by North Star Roast (Meanwood) a brand new business and the only roasterie in Leeds.

The Pig’s November outing was ‘Surf n Turf’ at The Stew & Oyster in Oakwood; and December’s ‘Olde English Christmas’, which will include partridge and stuffed goose (plus a veggie option of course!) will be at The Arch Café in the city centre – a café with a social conscience run by Age UK.

For further information, contact The Greedy Pig on 0113 245 3596

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Here’s just a few things we’re doing to make your Christmas magical For more events and menus visit www.myrtletavern.co.uk

Friday 6th December - Christmas afternoon tea 12 - 2pm A selection of Christmas fancies and Yorkshire tea £5.95 per head (advanced bookings only) Saturday 7th December - Swinging in the snow 7pm -11pm Live swing duo ‘Swing Thing’ performing classics from Sinatra & Buble plus Christmas classics Saturday 14th December- Myrtle Christmas Market 1- 5pm Fun for all the family, visit Santa’s grotto, ride the snowboard, see the sky dancers Local homemade craft, gift & food stalls plus our famous mulled wine Saturday 14th December - “Snowtown” 8pm - 11pm Join us as our Dj plays you the best of soul, Motown & disco.

Tuesday 17th December - Kids Christmas party 4:30 - 7pm Friday 20th December - Christmas Fayre 12 - 2pm 3 courses only £10.95 from our Christmas menu (advanced bookings only) Rock & Roll bingo Christmas special 8:30pm Saturday 21st December - On a snowy Christmas night 7-11pm Ian Tyler is back to perform all your favourites, plus a special Christmas & Elvis set Monday 23rd - “The Big Christmas Quiz” 9pm Christmas Day - Open 12 - 2pm Boxing Day Complimentary buffet served at 12:30 pm, all welcome Live Sky Sports all day New Years Eve - Snowflakes dance 7 - 1am Come see the new year in with us in the Winter wonderland

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The annual switch-on of the Christmas tree lights will take place on

CLLR CLIVE FOX Adel & Wharfedale Ward

population’ (which actually means the population) and turn it into the ’weighted population’. This takes account of the age and gender profile of each CCG, reflecting the greater health needs of older people.

That sounds reasonable until we learn that the new formula also includes a mysterious (MFF) Market Forces Factor and an (EACA), the emergency ambulance cost adjustment. Then

The leader of Leeds City Council has written to the Health Secretary to protest that under a new NHS England funding formula there will be a reduction in health spending in Leeds next year. Writing letters to London is something council leaders do routinely though ministerial responses tend to be discouraging.

include the PRAMH formula and the ‘Z lists’.

Allow for ASTRO -PUs, adjust for predicted future need, a couple more tweaks and you are just about there. £1,067 it is then for Leeds and no discussion.

The council has responsibility for public health in Leeds and the loss of £105 a head, £84

The three Clinical Commissioning Groups

million in total, will likely mean longer hospital

(CCGs) responsible for health provision on behalf

waiting times and perhaps fewer GP practice staff.

of all 112 GP surgeries in Leeds will now get only

So what’s to be done?

£1,067 for each patient, a reduction of £105.

It might seem a bit sneaky, but if it’s a

The Green on Saturday 7th December at

Now you would think that dividing the money

quick face lift you are after in time for Christmas

3.30pm and all young people are invited

available by England’s total population would be

you could always try renting somewhere in the

to come along and celebrate.

a sensible funding approach. That would amount

Knowsley (Lancashire) CCG area. There they get

The Christmas street lights will make

to £1,137 per head. But no, instead, you guessed

no less than £1,397 a head. It’s worth a try. But

this a magical time. There will be choirs

it, someone has come up with a complex new

whatever you do, avoid Bradford City CCG which

from local primary schools, ably supported

national funding formula. It involves no reduction

has to get by on just £933. Now their council

by the Horsforth City of Leeds Brass Band,

in the overall spend, more a redistribution of the

leader really does have something to write to the

the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Leeds may

available money across all England’s 211 CCGs to

Health Minister about.

be our guests, and there could be a visit

make things ‘fairer’.

clive.fox@leeds.gov.uk

from a very special person!

So what the formula does is take the ’raw

The Community and Environment Committee is asking for nominations for the Good Citizen’s Award. If you know someone who generously gives of their time to help Horsforth residents, then think about nominating them for the award. The Council also has an award for Young Achievers (under 18). Contact

CLLR

BARRY ANDERSON

Adel & Wharfedale Ward

Speed bumps normally restrict vehicle speed to 20 mph, however this was felt to be more than was safe in the car park. Therefore it was decided that restricting it to 5mph was more appropriate.

Guidelines recommended by the Transport and Research Laboratory of Great Britain were followed but it became apparent that a small number of users had encountered difficulty with

the Town Clerk 0113 258 0988 or via our

two of the bumps. These have been reduced and

website.

This committee can also award small

Golden Acre Park’s Speed Bumps Speed

grants to organisations that work in the

bumps were recently installed in the car park at

Improved Barrier Control on to Bedquilts

community. If your organisation needs

Golden Acre Park. I asked Parks & Countryside

At a recent meeting of the Adel Association I was

support, please contact the Town Clerk

why this had happened without consultation with

asked about the possibility of having a barrier

for details. The Public Safety Committee

Ward members and following my visit they have

installed at the entrance to Bedquilts (top

regularly liaises with the Police, Pub

agreed to reduce the height.

entrance, Adel Lane) to stop vehicle trespass

warning signs have been placed at the entrance.

Watch and the PCSOs and asks for your

At peak times the car park is very busy. It was

onto the field. Parks & Countryside say they will

comments and concerns regarding areas

resurfaced just last year with money supplied by

order a barrier and height restrictor. This may

of risk.

Ward councillors. This improved the layout but

take about six weeks.

Other seasonal events will be listed

vehicles could now travel faster and sometimes

I would like to take this opportunity to wish

in Horsforth Matters and on our website.

drivers did not slow down sufficiently on entering

you and your families a very Happy and Peaceful

Horsforth Town Council wishes

the site. The car park has also been used by a

Christmas.

everyone a peaceful and joyous festive

group involved in antisocial behavior, who have

season, meeting the New Year in a spirit

used it to drag race. The Council felt this needed

www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

of Hope.

to be addressed.

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The Neighbourhood Forum conducted its second successful public consultation on 12th October at Adel St John’s Primary School, which was attended by 156 people. Residents were given information on the latest developments and research findings from the six focus groups - Housing, Traffic & Transport, Education, Green Space & Environment, Business & Employment and Community Services, including health and leisure.

It was an opportunity for residents to discuss issues with members of the Forum and express their views through a simple survey on future land use in the area and the infrastructure arising from developments.

Over 100 completed the survey, leaving comments like: “Too much housing is spoiling the area and over stretching an already creaking infrastructure”.

“People very disturbed about the amount

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of housing with no corresponding extension of amenities” “The character of Adel must be preserved.

Once features such as Adel Church are built around....the damage cannot be undone” “Adel as a village needs to be preserved and enjoyed - not dismissed as one big housing estate” “Our amenities including schools are already struggling” As the next step to obtain formal statutory recognition, The Forum will produce an Interim Plan based on the latest information.

We will continue to build a picture of residents’ needs. If you wish to complete our survey simply contact me. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your views or interest on these or on any relevant issues.

Ian Bond bondster@btopenworld.com or Nick Brown nick.brown@2B-architecture.com

St Gemma’s Christmas Market St Gemma’s Annual Christmas Market is on Friday 6th (3–8pm) and Saturday 7th December (10am–3pm) at the hospice on Harrogate Road, Moortown.

As usual, there will be a fantastic selection of stalls, including crafts, jewellery, clothes and prints. Plus hot mulled wine, tasty cakes and gingerbread, along with Carols singers and musicians, and Santa will be in his grotto!

Details from Nicola on 0113 218 5570 or nicolah@ st-gemma.co.uk, or visit www. st-gemma.co.uk

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Lawnswood Judged ‘Good’

by OFSTED Inspectors A high standard of teaching, strong leadership and motivated students have all contributed to a remarkable turnaround at Lawnswood School. Four years after being placed in special measures, the school has been judged ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.

“This is great news for Lawnswood”, said Councillor Judith Blake, executive member responsible for children’s services. “I’d like to congratulate staff, children and governors for their hard work in achieving this great turnaround. I am confident that Lawnswood will continue its impressive progress, giving all its young people the chance to achieve their full potential.”

The Ofsted team noted that teamwork had led to rapid improvements. Other areas classed as ‘good’ were behaviour and pupil achievement, the role of the leadership team and provision for the school’s most vulnerable children.

“Teaching is now a real strength at Lawnswood and we have students who are engaged in their learning and fulfilling their potential”, said Head teacher Simon White, who joined Lawnswood in 2011.

Lawnswood’s sixth form continued to show ‘strong progress’. Relations between staff and students were ‘positive’, pupils were ‘proud to be associated with the school’ and ‘students are good ambassadors in the local community’.

Pupils with English as an additional language, those

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with special educational needs and students entitled to free school meals, were said to receive ‘excellent tailored support’. Another significant improvement was in attendance, which had risen from 93 to 96 per cent over the past year– above the national average.

Exclusions were well below the national average, while pupils were reaping the benefits of Lawnswood’s focus on literacy and reading.

“The views of parents, students and staff are almost universally positive”, said the inspectors. Governors were described as ‘tenacious’, ‘well organised’ and performed their duties ‘very effectively’.

To aim for ‘outstanding’ – the highest possible grade – Lawnswood needs to continue to improve results across the school, while focussing on achievements in English and maths.

Teaching is now a real strength at Lawnswood and we have students who are engaged in their learning and fulfilling their potential

NCS Project Raises Funds for LGI Neo Natal Unit As part of a citizenship project, a group of young people held a variety of fundraising activities over the Summer and raised £316 for the Neo-Natal Unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

The money will buy a new ‘Apnoe Alarm’, which will provide further support for babies with breathing problems.

The idea was born out of their involvement in the National Citizen Service (NCS) project delivered by Leeds City Council’s youth service. The project offers young people aged 16-17yrs the opportunity to meet new people, learn key life skills and do something positive in the community. NCS believes ‘in the power of young people to change the world if given the tools and opportunity’.

For further information about the National Citizen Service, visit www.ncsyes. co.uk Members of the NCS team were: Hannah Brown, Rebecca Pryke, Simi Bammi, Courtney Tortoru, Alex Braisby, Caleb Manners, Ian Curry, Kelton Morgan, Dylan Smith.

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‘Triathlon’, a wooden chainsaw sculpture created by local artist Shane Green, was recently erected in Jubilee Copse Park, Bramhope.

Purchased by Bramhope Parish Council to honour the medal winning exploits of Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, the sculpture will be permanently on display in the park, where it is easily visible from the Leeds Road.

“It was wonderful joining villagers in Bramhope for the unveiling of Triathlon in honour of the Brownlee brothers”, said Greg Mulholland MP. “Their success at London 2012 was celebrated by the whole community in Bramhope and it’s great to have their success honoured in this way.

“Shane Green’s work

captures the challenge of triathlon and is a fitting tribute.

Jonny and Alistair truly are a credit and an inspiration to the local community and the sculpture is a great way to celebrate and continue the Olympic Legacy.”

Shane Green is well known for his chainsaw sculptures which include several along the Chevin sculpture trail.

Jonny and Alistair truly are a credit and an inspiration to the local community

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Let’s Look at the Lower Meanwood Valley To the south of the valley, Woodhouse Ridge rises steeply above Meanwood Beck. Roads from Headingley led down to the quarry when it was owned by Benjamin Rowkey. It produced a hard, fine-grained sandstone ganister that was used in the lining of furnaces.

At that time there was a ready market for foundry work in the engineering industry in Leeds and Rowley introduced steam power to crush the rock.

When he died in 1894 the quarry passed to his daughter, Lucy.

The quarry acquired fame when, around 1894 a prehistoric fossilised tree was discovered. The tree was lifted and placed in Leeds city museum in Park Row, but when the museum was hit by a German bomb In 1943, the tree was shattered.

The quarry closed in 1916. It was filled in and became the Buslingthorpe Vale Rugby Football Club.

A short distance from the quarry is the site of what is believed to be the mediaeval ‘Heddingley Mill’. It was referred to in a

The quarry acquired fame when, around 1894 a prehistoric fossilised tree was discovered

deed of 1313 as Bentley Mill, and by 1872 it was known as Grove Mill. A large site, it had many uses before it was acquired by Alderman William Boothroyd who, in 1891, was Mayor of Leeds. He manufactured carpet yarns and employed sixty people.

His house overlooked the largest of three millponds, which he and his friends used for boating and skating.

Part of Grove Mill was used as a dye house and in 1920 this business passed to Messrs Bullus and Co. Thomas E. Bullus held various offices in Meanwood Parish Church from 1914 until his death in 1961.

Two ‘Thompson mice’ can be found in his memory on the choir stalls in the church. In 1919 part of the Grove Mill site was taken

by Yorkshire Switchgear.

When that closed, the site was purchased by a housing developer who built the Boothroyd Estate.

Doreen Wood, Meanwood Village Association

Men in Sheds!

Groundwork Leeds recently started a Men in Sheds project, based in Holbeck at Barkston House, Croydon Street, Leeds LS11 9RT (near Dunelm Mill).

It’s aimed primarily at men over 55 who’d like to try their hand at carpentry, woodturning, carving and whittling, in a fully equipped workshop - and it’s absolutely free! They can make whatever they like, learn new skills, revisit old ones, socialise, and help the local community while they’re at it by donating items or making items to order.

So, if you’re over 55, Men in Sheds is inviting you to get involved either as a participant or a volunteer – they are on the lookout for people with woodwork experience to share their skills. They would also welcome donations of wood and tools.

Men in Sheds is open every Monday and Thursday from 10am - 4pm. For further information, contact Will Gore on 0113 238 0601, email will. gore@groundwork.org.uk or visit www.meninshedsleeds. org.uk

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Haley’s Hotel and Bedford House, 6 -10 Shire Oak Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DE Tel. 0113 2784446 Fax. 0113 2753342 email. info@haleys.co.uk www.haleys.co.uk

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Honey Roast Parsnip Soup topped with a chilli crème fraiche Duo of Melon served with Parma Ham and garnished

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Lunchtime Special Wednesday 25th December ******************** Serving 12 noon - 2 pm Help Yourself Carvery 12 - 3:40 pmRoast Silverside of Beef or Bookings only -12 Min-153:30 Diners pm Choice of Norfolk Turkey, Honey Roast Ham, Starters Baked26th Salmon December Thursday : £49.50 Adults Cream ofPrice Vegetable Soup (V) Red Onion & Goats Cheese Tart ******************** Prawn Cocktail of Lamb Duo of Melon £27.00 Children Rack Help yourself to12 a choice Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Roasted Chicken Breast December -of3pm Chicken Liver and Cointreau Paté (up to the age of 10yrs old) ******************** Individual Beef Wellington Desserts (Waitress Service) 4 Courses £24.50 Fried Sea Bass Children in high chairs - noPan charge ******************** Christmas Pudding served with a Rum Sauce (coffee £1.50 extra)

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The History of Yorkshire in Just 150 Minutes!

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Over 4,000 years of Yorkshire’s history have been

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Horsforth residents Mark Saville and Geoff Druett.

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This amazing feat has taken over a decade to film.

“Amassing the footage needed to encompass everything from the Ice Age up to today has indeed taken over 10 years”, said producer Mark. “Along the way 20 other films have been released, telling the story of individual towns and documenting people, industry and events that are now passing into history – such as the last coble fisherman at Filey.”

Former YTV Calendar newsman Geoff Druett presents the programme. He and Mark have worked together for the past eight years and it is he who is filmed walking up to Victoria Cave above Settle, being shown around Wentworth Woodhouse, and following the trail of Yorkshire’s textile industry from the abbeys to the handweaver, then on to the mills and the cloth being sold at Halifax’s Piece Hall.

Mark also wrote the book ‘Horsforth at War’ and is currently writing a sequel, this time on World War I. He would like people whose relations lived in Horsforth at that time and/or served in the Armed Forces to contact him. Over 1,000 men were called-up from Horsforth and nearly a quarter of them were killed.

The DVD (£14.99) is available from Mark on 0113 258 4680 or marksaville@btconnect.com, and on-line retailers.

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Amassing the footage needed to encompass everything from the Ice Age up to today has indeed taken over 10 years

The Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and Macmillan Cancer Support are joining forces to host their first Christmas Carol Concert at Leeds Minster on Wednesday 18th December at 7pm.

Guests will be welcomed

by The Leeds Pipe Band and music will be provided by Dr Simon Lindley and the Leeds Minster Choir, Leeds Grammar School, the Kippax Brass Band, Heidi Gordon and Keifer Raistrick-Scully, and Yakka. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, and poet Martin Vosper will present readings.

The Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre is based at St James’s University Hospital and offers a variety of complementary therapies, as well as counselling and support groups. Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical and financial provision for those affected by cancer.

Tickets (£10) include a mince pie and glass of mulled wine and are available from Louise Fisher on 0113 206 6499 or Louise.Fisher@ leedsth.nhs.uk

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OWLS Enjoy Interaction with Primary Schools Members of OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) in Headingley and local primary schools are working with poet and writer James Nash on an initiative that is part of Headingley Literature Festival.

“Working with primary school children is like discovering treasure”, said James. “Their enthusiasm and talent shine through and it is a complete joy.”

So far, the participating schools are Weetwood, Spring Bank and Shire Oak Primaries, and there are plans to work with other schools, including Brudenell

Primary. Everyone has found the project truly enjoyable and very useful.

“Older people know about things and children really want to know things!” said Ian Martin, a teacher at Shire Oak. “It often appears that there are more opportunities to doubt this than to explore it. We are all really enjoying sharing an enthusiasm for words and interacting with our special guests from OWLS. Listening to the conversations between some of the most experienced and least experienced members of our community was inspiring.”

If you are aged over 60 and would like to be involved, please contact OWLS on 0113 369 7077.

You do not need to be a member of OWLS. Each project involves three afternoon school visits (1-3 pm) over a three week period.

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Garden centres may be devoted to Santa but gardeners need not worry, the best way to buy for your garden this month is by post!

Armchair shopping The internet and more traditional garden catalogues mean that no one has to battle through the tinsel to buy garden supplies. One of the nicest treats at this time of year is to leaf through one or two seed catalogues and choose what you will be growing next year, be it flowers or vegetables.

The winter months are the perfect time to plant bare root trees, hedging and roses and there are many excellent on-line

suppliers whose websites you can browse to make your choices.

Jobs for fine days Fruit trees should be pruned now, the idea being to maintain an open ‘goblet’ shape. This ensures that air can circulate around flowers and developing fruit.

Remove any crossing, diseased or dead branches.

Clear fallen leaves from paving, ponds and lawns and save them in a compost heap or perforated bin bag to make leaf mould.

Spare a thought for the birds

Don’t forget to leave food out for the birds who will bring colour and song to your garden

Please don’t forget to leave food out for the birds who will bring colour and song to your garden on the coldest of days. In freezing weather they will also appreciate a bowl of water.

Look out for flocks of long tailed tits seeking refuge in our gardens over Winter. With their pretty pink and black markings they are one of the smallest garden birds, each one weighing less than a one pound coin.

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Greenery from the garden adds a classic touch to festive decorations with Holly and Ivy being the most traditional of all.

Any evergreen leaves will combine well with twigs and berries or fruits. To make a sumptuous wreath, make (or buy) a ring of strong wire and pad out with moss, then attach twigs and bind them in place firmly with fine wire.

Birch twigs are perfect for this because they bend easily and have a lovely purple colour. Add sprigs of any garden evergreen such as Camellia, Laurel or Euonymus Fortunei and finish off with thee evenly spaced bold clusters of pine cones, brightly coloured fruit or berries. Things like chillies and mini oranges from the greengrocer can be attached using florist’s wire and will add an exotic touch.

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BIRD WATCH WITH STAN KENYON After two cold Winters and a poor breeding season in Spring and Summer 2012, the numbers of resident birds were depleted at the start of this year’s nesting season.

Conditions did not auger well in the cold March, but birds tended to delay activity until April.

Little Egrets frequent muddy or sandy shores or marshy lakes, feeding on small fish, frogs and snails.

In the event, a warm, dry Summer has delivered mainly good breeding success.

Outcomes vary, however, according to species and local weather conditions.

Familiar garden birds such as Blackbirds and Robins seemed to do badly. Rock-hard

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A warm, dry Summer has delivered mainly good breeding success

ground in the dry Spring made it hard to find enough food for nestlings. By contrast, birds such as Blue and Great Tits, reliant on tree caterpillars to feed their young, did well in the dry June.

The arid Spring benefitted ground-nesting birds, in sharp

contrast to the successive floods of 2012. Lapwings and Meadow Pipits, for example, did much better. Other beneficiaries were water birds such as Moorhens and Little Grebes and those nesting in holes in river banks such as Kingfishers and Sandmartins.

Summer visitors, arriving late and benefitting from the glorious July and August did well, given the abundance of insects. Typical are Swallows and Blackcaps. Some species managed second and even third broods.

A further consequence of recent conditions is the abundance of tree seeds and berries which will help to sustain birds in the coming Winter.

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Yorkshire to Turn Yellow for Tour de France

Gardeners across the county are being encouraged to plant yellow flowers in honour of the Tour de France 2014 and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), in conjunction with Welcome to Yorkshire, is producing a factsheet to help gardeners turn Yorkshire yellow.

There are over 80 different plants with yellow flowers or yellow foliage – including four varieties of rose. The factsheet has tips on what and when to plant, and how to maintain the plants to ensure that they will be at their blooming best when the world’s largest annual sporting event races through the county.

“With the help of the RHS we want to enhance the county, creating show stopping floral displays that will wow the crowds next Summer”, said Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire.

“The colour is synonymous with the Tour de France, so what better way to celebrate the race coming to the county than by

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With the help of the RHS we want to enhance the county, creating show stopping floral displays

drawing on the beauty of nature and making Yorkshire glow a gorgeous yellow while the world’s spotlight is on it”, added Ruth Evans, RHS Director of Education, Funding and Communities.

Tracy Foster, a gold medal winning garden designer at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012, and North Leeds Life new garden columnist commented: “I think it is a fantastic idea that a county with so many beautiful gardens should welcome the Tour de France with flowers! With a dazzling variety of yellow flowers and plants to choose from we can be really creative and make The 2014 Grand Départ even more memorable.”

So, the message is ‘Think Yellow’ when you are planning your planting!

The Grand Départ of the Tour de France takes place in Yorkshire on 5th and 6th July. For more information on Le Tour, visit www.letouryorkshire.com

Skelton Grange Volunteers Undertake Wildlife Project The Conservation Volunteers Green team is carrying out a range of practical tasks to improve the urban nature area for wildlife and for visitors at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.

This work is part of the Skelton Grange Wild Area project (supported by a grant of £16,635 from Biffa Award), which aims to improve the experience of visitors to the wildlife area. Volunteers have already carried out almost 150 days of work - improving access routes, installing new mushroom seats in a woodland classroom, and learning to use traditional scythes to manage the wildflower meadows.

“The work we do with the Green Team will make a real difference to the children who visit the centre, as well as the wildlife that lives here”, explained project officer Toby Roberts. “It’s also been a fantastic opportunity for people to learn new skills – learning to use a scythe has been a real highlight!”

The Green Team volunteer days take place every Friday.

The group is open to adult volunteers of any level of experience, and sessions are led by experienced leaders who support and train new volunteers in the skills to improve the site for wildlife and visitors.

For more information, please contact 0113 2430815, skelton@tcv.org.uk, or www. tcv.org.uk/skeltongrange/ volunteering

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G R AV I T Y DIRECTED BY: ALFONSO CUARON STARRING: SANDRA BULLOCK, GEORGE CLOONEY CERT: 12A - RUNNING TIME: 91 MINS For the opening film of the 27th Leeds International Film Festival the organisers couldn’t have chosen a more auspicious feature.

Gravity is truly an event movie in the best sense of the term, offering audiences a unique and unprecedented cinema experience.

Since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival the buzz surrounding Gravity has risen to fever pitch with terms such as ‘game-changer’ and ‘groundbreaking’ tossed about with abandon. So, I’m pleased to report that Gravity is an example of hype and hyperbole being entirely justified. It is all of these things and more. If you’re not bowled over by this movie you seriously need to check your critical faculties and perhaps concede that cinema just isn’t for you.

Much of the beauty of Gravity is in its simplicity and economy of setting and premise.

To borrow a phrase from the title of Spiritualized’s seminal album, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we are floating in space”, and to witness this film in 3D is to experience that sensation in a particularly queasily visceral way.

As the slow, creeping opening shot closes in on a spacecraft in earth’s orbit we are introduced to cocksure

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veteran astronaut, Matt Kowalski (Clooney) and nervy rookie Ryan Stone (Bullock), a medical engineer, who, after six months training, is on hand to assist with maintenance to the Hubble space telescope.

Just as the routine operation is

need to check your critical faculties and perhaps concede that cinema just isn’t for you

about to be completed things go catastrophically wrong when a nearby satellite explodes and showers the astronauts with debris, destroying their shuttle and cutting off communication with mission control.

What follows is the most breathlessly intense and deliriously exciting 90 minutes you’ll have spent in a cinema for quite some time. The stakes here are, quite literally, astronomically high as Kowalski and Stone risk becoming untethered and drifting out into infinite blackness. To my mind there are few things more terrifying than this prospect.

The nearest comparable circumstance would be that of being adrift in open water in the middle of the ocean – in which case, while not exactly on terra firma, you’re at least still on Earth. In space, with no gravity, atmosphere, oxygen, essentially nothing to support life, one’s chances of rescue or survival quickly drop to zero.

The title of the film refers to the one aspect of the situation that is most notable by its

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absence. Gravity here is really the ghost at the feast, if it were a character it would be akin to that of Godot. What the film does brilliantly is use its expansive canvas to accentuate the human element of the story. We learn that Stone’s earthbound life has been touched by grief and loss. When Kowalski asks what she likes most about being up there she replies that she appreciates the silence. By placing the characters in such extreme isolation, Gravity’s human drama is writ large and, while there are many moments of armrest-clawing tension and hyperkinetic activity, the film reveals itself as more a meditative and philosophical piece than an action movie.

It’s worth remembering that Gravity is not strictly a Sci-Fi film, it’s a drama about people confronting their humanity that happens to be set in space. Much has been made of the mindblowing technical achievements of the film and the innovative techniques used. Truly, special effects have rarely seemed so special. And yet, there have been naysayers, space-boffins who have been quick to point out the scientific inaccuracies in the film. This is just so much

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killjoy nitpicking and, I feel, easily dismissed as, for the layperson, Gravity retains an air of Science-Fact rather than Science-Fiction.

It’s not often a film absolutely demands to be seen in 3D but this is certainly one example. However, while many would consider the jawdropping effects to be the star of the show, they don’t entirely eclipse or upstage the human performances on show. George Clooney exhibits his trademark reassuring and reliable charismatic charm and is perfectly cast as the personable and loquacious Kowalski.

However, it’s Bullock’s portrayal of the fragile yet resilient Stone that really carries the film. The finely struck balance between strength and vulnerability in the face of such extreme and seemingly impossible odds underscores a picture that speaks to our inherently human need to connect with each other and the insistent and irrepressible urge to continue, to fight, to live when all seems lost.

A resounding triumph, Gravity is a stand-alone feature and I wholeheartedly implore you to boldly go and catch it in 3D post haste.

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LIFF 27: Yadig? Presents: Welcome to Spivey’s Corner / So You Wanna Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star As part of Cinema Versa, the brilliant documentary strand of Leeds International Film festival, this event at the Hi-Fi Club showcased a pair of musically themed films presented by local Folk/Blues/Roots label, Yadig?

The first of these was the charming oddity Welcome to Spivey’s Corner, a glimpse into the US folk tradition of hollerin’. A form of long distance communication between farmers, hollerin’ sounds much like a cross between yodelling and primal scream therapy and is a vocal technique that has filtered down into various folk music styles. There was even a North Carolina National Hollerin’ Contest (the film covers the 1978 event) an unlikely spectacle of crowds of people gathering to watch rural folk whooping and wailing like banshees. An unusual, intriguing and amusing documentary, it’s one worth looking out for.

Next up was the cult Rock-doc, So you Wanna Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, a 1976 film chronicling life on the road with the unduly forgotten Pub-Rock also-rans The Kursaal Flyers. A hard working, professional rhythm & blues band, The Flyers have been unfairly reduced to a musical history footnote by virtue of nothing but bad timing, dutifully plying their trade just as the more culturally significant Punk movement was about to sweep the nation. A shame, really, as this candid and frequently hilarious film shows that the guys clearly had the chops. As the mythically glamorous perception of the touring Rock ‘n’ Roll band is unpicked there are shades of Spinal Tap replete with dressing room antics, awkward encounters with groupies and the group’s beleaguered manager. A warm and funny film, So You Wanna Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star is essential viewing for anyone who is in, has been in or has been friends with a band.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening all round with a corking live performance from the always superb Serious Sam Barrett who, expertly wielding a twelve-string acoustic, let fly with an ear-catching set of countrified folk numbers.

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A thoroughly enjoyable evening all round with a corking live performance from the always superb Serious Sam Barrett who, expertly wielding a twelve-string acoustic, let fly with an ear-catching set of countrified folk numbers.

Show of Hands at Leeds Town Hall Show of Hands are celebrating a 21 year musical partnership and are coming to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 5th December.

Singer /songwriter Steve Knightley and multi instrumentalist Phil Beer are joined by musical chameleon Miranda Sykes on double bass. Today they are one of the acoustic roots scene’s major players, widely recognised for their resonating original songs, slick musicianship and audience rapport. They have sold out the Royal Albert Hall four times and are triple winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – for Best Duo, Best Original Song and Best Live Act. Following a Summer of headline festival appearances and a tour of Germany, the band returns to the UK for the Hand in Hand tour. For the first time ever Steve, Phil and Miranda will be their own support act – performing three songs apiece in the opening set to showcase their individual talents, before joining forces for the unique Show of Hands experience after the interval.

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Brawlers - Mothers and Fathers /Instagram Famous

Having seemingly exorcised some personal demons with his low-key and downbeat Post Breakdown Blues, singer-songwriter and erstwhile metaller, Harry George Johns, returns with a new band and seems to be having a great deal more fun. Indeed, as the chorus of Instagram Famous proclaims, “I feel better now we’ve talked about it”.

Having seemingly exorcised some personal demons with his low-key and downbeat Post Breakdown Blues, singer-songwriter and erstwhile metaller, Harry George Johns, returns with a new band and seems to be having a great deal more fun. Indeed, as the chorus of Instagram Famous proclaims, “I feel better now we’ve talked about it”.

This freshly formed outfit comprises members of We Were Frontiers and Castrovalva and offers as excitable and propulsive a dose of Skate/ Pop-Punk as one could hope for.

The jagged, stabbing riffage of Mothers and Fathers sets the tone and shows Johns’ knack for tight concise arrangements with a keen ear for melody, there’s even the slightest hint of Beach Boys-esque tunefulness about the chorus.

Similarly brisk, Instagram Famous springs out of the traps with the same pedal to the metal rockingness driven by frantic, ferocious and outrageously tight drums. On both tracks the band display impressive dynamism and rhythmic exactitude.

Ahead of an official release these two cracking tracks can be found online and streamed from Brawlers Bandcamp.

Brawler play The Cockpit on 14th December with support from Gnarwolves, a gig I suggest will be well worth checking out.

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Roots: The Shuffle Monsters Fri 29 Nov,

8pm The New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Fab band with original takes on popular songs ranging from Millie & Nancy Sinatra to Tom Waits. £5

The Wedding Present Sun 1 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £24.20. One of the most famous British indie bands with support from impressive local PostPunksters, Sky Larkin.

Leeds Haydn Players Sun 1 Dec, 3pm Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd Chapel Allerton, performing Beethoven Symphony no.2, Haydn Piano Sonata op.37 in D, & Haydn’s horn concerto in D. £10 on door, or from Robin Jakeways 01943 466331, r.jakeways@btopenworld. com

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Superchunk Mon 2 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £16.50. Melody & force, craft & spontaneity, the energy of youth & the wisdom of experience.

Thoughtful, intelligent indie rock.

Roy Ayers Thu 5 Dec,

Jacuzzi Boys Mon 2

Lento. Great jazzers!

Dec, Belgrave Music Hall, £8.80. A three man Rock & Roll party of sexiness from Miami. The sound of youth fading fast & glamour fading faster.

Dominic Lash Quartet + James Mainwaring Wed 4 Dec,

8pm at Fox & Newt, £8/£6

Hacktivist Tue 3 Dec,

The Cockpit, £9. Metal band blending heavy sounds with rap.

Rocket from The Crypt Wed 4 Dec,

Brudenell Social Club, £20. Return of brass-filled garage rockers, best known for their 1995 top 20 hit ‘On A Rope’.

Arthur Rigby & The Baskervylles Wed 4

Dec, The Wardrobe, £5.50.

Orchestral pop Leeds band whose influences are laughter, literature & red wine!

Buzzcocks Sun 1 Dec, The Cockpit, £20.90. Punk legends.

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Peace Mon 2 Dec, Leeds

Thu 5 Dec, Irish Centre, Captain Beefheart’s wildly influential & seminal band 0113 248 0887, www. liveinleeds.com/irish.htm.

Met, £14.85. Tropically infused indie. Support from grungey two piece, Drenge.

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Dec, Leeds Town Hall, £18.

The Magic Band

Leeds University Union, £17. Legend of jazz funk who gave us the classics Everybody Loves The Sunshine & Running Away.

Standard Deviation Quartet Fri 6 Dec, Café

Gaslight Club Christmas Special: Mike Heron, Trembling Bells, Serious Sam Barrett, Jasmine Kennedy Mon 9 Dec Holy Trinity Church, £10. Acoustic Folk & Blues.

Haim Fri 6 Dec, Leeds

Beards Mon 9 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £7.

Progressive noisy punkdisco.

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Eric Pope & The Cardinals with Brendan Croker Tues

Met, £29. 80’s flavoured slick electro-pop-rock.

6 Dec, The Cockpit, £13.20.

Indie pop with punk spirit, biting lyrics & shouty vocals.

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Voodoo Room Sat 7 Dec, Seven Arts. Power trio paying tribute to both Hendrix & Cream.

Gogol Bordello Wed 11

Jungle Fire Sat 7 Dec, The Wardrobe, £8.80.

Afrobeat, latin funk, leftfield jazz, electronica, vintage soul & Hip Hop flavour.

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Night Beds Sun 8 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £11.

I Like Trains Thu 12 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £8. Brooding widescreen songs from sparse piano & guitar, baritone vocals, uplifting choral passages & reverberant orchestral crescendos.

Simon Beddoe Band: Tribute To Donald Byrd Sun 8 Dec, Seven

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Albert Hammond Jr Mon 9 Dec, Brudenell

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Gypsy-Punks with a formidable live reputation.

11 Dec, Brudenell Social Club, £13.20. Experimental psychedelia, Krautrock, Garage & spaced out drone rock.

Lee Gibson & Ronnie Bottomley Jazz Orchestra Thurs 12 Dec, Leeds Irish Centre, £16/14, full time student standby £5. 19-piece orchestra with internationally acclaimed singer, Lee Gibson. www. sevenjazz.co.uk

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Brudenell Social Club, £12.50. Former member of indie rock band The War on Drugs

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The Pretend Beatles Thu 19 Dec, New Roscoe, £5. Top Beatles tribute.

Fusebox Composers’ Orchestra In Concert + Matthew Bourne & Tony Bevan Fri 20 Dec, Seven

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Tom Broxup Heads for Spain Tom Broxup (16) from Cookridge Hall Golf Club, recently qualified to play in the European Junior Open in Spain at the end of November.

It didn’t look likely when he was eight over par after seven holes in very difficult conditions at Lowlaithes Golf Club, but he came back with four birdies to get him on the plane to Spain.

Tom also successfully represented England Schools against Scotland, qualifying for the team by coming sixth in the English Schools’ Championships at Nottingham. His other success this year include a great season representing Yorkshire and winning the Leeds and District Junior Strokeplay Championship.

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There had been so much talk and consultation about the new leisure centre in Holt Park – it was to be a ‘wellbeing centre’, a ‘community hub’, there would be all kinds of facilities for elderly people, young people, people with learning difficulties. So many things were going to be incorporated into the new centre that somewhere along the line people seemed to forget that it was also going to replace the old Holt Park Leisure Centre. Then a few weeks ago, after a couple of years of development, Holt Park Active quietly opened!

WOW! What a great new facility. People were so keen to get all the components right that they forgot to say just how great it would be! You walk into a bright, welcoming reception area with a busy café to one side. One wing houses facilities for Adult Social Care, people with physical impairment and learning difficulties.

Each room has all the latest technology – big screen TVs, Wii, interactive smart boards, piped music. There are day services for older people, then in the evening the spaces can be adapted for youth services.

There’s also an IT suite and fully equipped training kitchen where all surfaces can be raised or lowered to help people to readjust after stroke or physical impairment. Access to a peaceful little garden with raised flowerbeds is a bonus

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for fine days.

Holt Park Active boasts a 25 x 9 metre pool and a 10 x 9 metre teaching pool. Already 450 children have signed up for swimming lessons and privacy blinds can be lowered around

Pictured: Centre Manager Mark Robinson and Councillor Lucinda Yeadon

WOW! What a great new facility

the big pool to facilitate women only sessions. Plus, there’s a super hydrotherapy pool with sensory lighting and piped music. In fact, with this facility, Leeds now leads the way in public access to hydrotherapy.

The gym is big and bright too with a wall of glass to the outdoors. It has the very latest equipment, which is easy for everyone to use. And there is plenty of room for wheelchair users to get around and use the equipment. You can download an app to your phone, enter all your fitness information and use this in conjunction with the equipment.

A two court sports hall can accommodate basketball, junior football coaching, gymnastics, trampolining and parties. And, numerous classes, including yoga, pilates, Studio Cycling classes and HeartWatch – cardiac rehabilitation classes are held in the dance studio.

Sixty five classes are scheduled every week (there were only 22 in the old building).

Holt Park Active will be officially opened on Monday 9th December and some of the city’s superb Olympians and Paralympians will be on hand to celebrate the addition of this great facility to the fitness map in North Leeds.

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Father Christmas visits West Yorkshire Playhouse Raymond Briggs’ fabulous ‘Father Christmas’ is coming to West Yorkshire Playhouse from 6th December – 11th January.

his first stage adaptation of the festive classic premiered at The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, last year and was a smash hit. Beloved by generations, Briggs’ story is brought vividly to life by Pins and Needles Productions, who are passionate about finding theatrical, imaginative ways of telling stories and have produced six shows for a range of ages since forming in 2009.

Father Christmas is aimed at the 2 – 6 age range. This warm and funny show is packed full of giggles for them and their families. Father Christmas awakes from a dream of Summer sun only to realise that it’s blooming Christmas Eve and the start of his longest night of the year. He gathers his reindeer together and prepares his sleigh and sets out on his long journey into the snowy night to deliver presents to sleeping children all over the world. But things don’t run smoothly. He

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soon encounters soot covered chimneys and treacherous weather conditions. Meanwhile his cheeky pets, Cat and Dog, are up to plenty of mischief.

Forty years after the story was first published, the story is as magical as ever and full of fun. Directed by Emma Earle and designed by Zoe Squire of Pins and Needles, it features original music played live by Jared Ashe, and the brilliant puppetry of puppeteer and theatre maker, Max Humphries.

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This warm and funny show is packed full of giggles for children and their families

Ireland Wood Primary Helps Safe Haven

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American Football in Leeds Schools The Leeds Academy of American Football was founded in March this year and aims to introduce American Football to 12-18 year olds across Leeds. It has a five-year plan that includes Flag American Football (noncontact) sessions in schools in year one, and a full contact league in years two, three and four. By year five, The Academy hopes to be delivering American Football sessions in 12 Leeds schools, to have established a full contact community league, and have a representative team competing against USA Military High Schools across Europe.

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Rugby Mania at Richmond House School Rugby is one of the 40 sports and activities offered at Richmond House School. There is a strong rugby culture at the school with a number of upper school boys playing the sport competitively.

The school is taking part in Leeds Rhino’s Ambassador scheme, which aims to build partnerships with local schools and increase participation in Rugby League. The children got to take part in tag rugby matches, and also the Cravendale relay race, in which the school made the final.

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for the children to get an insight into sport at a professional level”, said Simon Lowe, Games and PE Coordinator. “Meeting actual Rhinos really brings the sport alive for the children.”

The Rhinos recently visited the school to conduct an educational assembly, followed by a Leeds Rugby Foundation coaching session the following week for Years 3 and 4.

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Jake is Youngest Black Belt in the World!

Jake Frood (5) from Meanwood, who attends Carr Manor Primary School, recently gained his Black Belt in Mixed Martial Arts, making him the youngest Black Belt ever!

To achieve this he had to run two miles and then take part in a four-hour Martial Arts skills test, which included thin air work, work on pads, partner work, then sparring and exercises. At the graduation ceremony at The Grammar School at Leeds, he did a demonstration in front of 500 people.

Jake’s achievement is amazing as he has battled through several illnesses and operations. He has arthritis in his legs, which causes him extreme discomfort. Doctors advised gentle exercise and, as he had developed a keen interest in the martial arts after seeing ‘The Karate Kid’, his parents decided to sign him up for classes at the National Martial Arts College in Leeds.

Because of his health problems, which included serious problems with eating, swallowing and breathing, Jake has failed to grow properly and is less than one metre tall.

Without his love for martial arts he would never have had the determination to get through his illnesses.

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he carries on at the rate he is going he could be a certified qualified Martial Arts Instructor by the age of ten!

Carr Manor Students Represent Leeds in Paris Ten students from Carr Manor Community School recently attended the official Tour de France 2014 ceremony in Paris as special guests of the race organisers, the Amaury Sport Organisation.

They were selected after being nominated by their peers and teachers to represent the school and the city, and were part of the Welcome to Yorkshire delegation that was in Paris to present the Yorkshire Grand Départ to over 5,000 of the world’s media.

“This is what hosting major sporting events is all about – inspiring the next generation to embrace sport and aspire to great things”, said Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire. “The Tour de France will do that for Yorkshire and it was great for these students to witness how huge Le Tour is and to be able to tell all their friends that the Grand Départ is going to be one amazing weekend.”

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Chris 225 9426, Dave 267 0572

Badminton Anyone?

Friendly badminton club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30 – 9.30pm, Trinity University, Horsforth.

meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 8 – 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Live band! No partner or experience required. Details:

Liz 284 3282

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you

disabled or have a condition where swimming could help?

LADSC meets Mon 7.15 – 8.15pm Holt Park Active.

Safe & relaxed environment to work at your own pace & gain strength & confidence.

Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham 258 4532

Details: Roger 267 4716, Paul 225 7035

Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon 8 – 10pm &

Leeds Naturist Group

Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm, Robert Craven Hall. New members welcome. Details: Stewart

267 3311

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun 9.30am in car park Cookridge Village Hall. Walks 6/8 miles.

Transport can be provided.

New members welcome.

meets Sat, 5 – 6.30pm at Bramley Baths & is open to all. Naturist swim & Russian steam bath, followed by refreshments in the studio.

Identity documents required on 1st visit. Details: www.

leedsnaturistgroup.com leedsnaturistgroup@gmail. com,

Like to Walk? Join group

that meets 10am Tues twice a month for 10 – 12 mile walks.

Details: Barbara 267 1522, cookridgeramblers@ outlook.com

Details: Richard 267 3623

Horsforth Tennis Club

Phoenix Folk Dancers

welcomes new members for social play all year. Go along & try, Sun 1pm. Coaching available for adults & juniors on group or individual basis.

Details: Hillary West 258 6021

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club meets Mon & Wed, 6.50pm Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome, must be able to run 3-4 miles. Club takes part in events & challenges all over Yorkshire & UK.

Details: kirkstallharriers@

meet Wed, 8 – 10pm Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms).

Beginners welcome & you don’t need a partner. Details:

261 1902, 01943 467851

Pudsey & District Rambling Club Walks of 5 -

10 miles Sun & alt Thurs. New members welcome. Members from all over Leeds. Annual membership £8. Try before you join. Details: 01943

430657

Scottish Country Dance Classes Mon 1.45 – 3.45pm, Tues 7.45 – 9.45pm at Adel Methodist Church, Gainsborough Ave (behind Lawnswood Arms). Also Thurs 7.30 – 10pm at Lidgett Park Methodist Church, Lidgett Place. All welcome.

First class free. Good company, good music & good exercise. Details: Irene 263

1310, glyn.cup@virginmedia. com

St Chad’s Tennis Club

Play tennis all year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne

Wallace 274 9917

Yarnbury (Horsforth) RUFC Seek New U15 Players

(Year 10). Friendly local club, all welcome. Details: Coach Richard Lister 07843 615 357, Ann Foster 07749 343 077, or turn up Tues, 6 – 7pm, Yarnbury RUFC, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth (opposite Trinity).

ARTS & CRAFTS Adel Art Group Learn to

paint with Alex Purves. Tues 7 – 9pm at Old Stables, Back Church Lane. New members welcome. Details: John

Hartley 01943 874162

Bramhope Arts Club

Meets Mon 7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane. 2 Dec: Watercolour Demonstration

by Tracy Kupriana; 9 Dec: Christmas Party & Christmas card competition results; 6 Jan: Acrylic demonstration by Sue Deighton. New members welcome. Details: Jeff 01423

508867

FREE FOR charities, churches, social clubs & non-profit community groups

Giles. Children 8+ may be registered, under 8s must be accompanied. Details:

Janice 203 7523, www. stgilesbramhope.org.uk

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 7 Dec, 10am -

4pm at Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane. Workshop on Chinese paper cutting with Brian Morgan. New members welcome. Details: Anne

Allan 01422 368482, mail@ cbpsyorks.co.uk

Farsley & District Art Club Meets Mon/Wed/Thurs for drawing & painting at the studios in Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley LS28. Dec 4: Christmas mural & cards. Dec 16: Portrait model. Details:

www.farsleyartclub.org.uk

Flower Arranging 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS6. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@ talktalk.net

Horsforth Arts Society meets Wed, 7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth. 4 Dec: Pastel workshop with Russell Bowe: 11 Dec: Auction.

Closed 18 Dec – Mon 6 Jan. Details: 259 0259,

www.horsforthartsociety. wordpress.com

Life Drawing Art Group

Tues 10.30am – noon at Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. New members & all abilities welcome to come & draw a variety of life models.

Details: Laurence Limon 07856 735179

Bramhope Christmas Crafts for Children Sat

21 Dec, 9.30 – 12 noon at St

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66 Native American Dream Catchers Wed 4 Dec,

7.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Leeds Combined Arts workshop.

Create your own dreamcatcher using recycled & natural materials. Bring trinket, piece of jewellery etc. to personalise. £3.50/£2.00

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Bramhope Market 2nd Sat of month, 10am – 1pm Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope Fresh fruit & veg, good food, home baking & crafts.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee Shop

Tues 10am-noon. Delicious homemade scones & friendly fellowship – all welcome.

Approved Contractor

Cards for Good Causes at Headingley Library until 14 Dec. Open Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm. Wonderful range of Christmas cards from 28 national & local charities. Staffed by volunteers - additional volunteers required for 3 hour sessions. Details:

Frances Hainsworth 275 1518, francesgardendesign@ gmail.com

Christmas Fair Sat 14 Dec,

10am – 1pm Headingley Methodist Church (opp Arndale Centre). Delicious homemade cakes, jewellery, gifts, cards, crafts, books, bric a brac, raffle, competitions, Traidcraft, & bacon butties!

Free entry.

Charity Christmas Bazaar Sat 7 Dec, 10am – 2pm Wetherby Town Hall, Market Place, Wetherby. Craft stalls, home baking, gifts & mulled wine. Plus, live music, raffle

& visit from Santa! In aid of St Vincent’s Support Centre, Leeds. Details: Caitlin 248

4126, caitlin.branagan@ stvincents-svp.org.uk

The Children’s Society Coffee & Mince Pies Sat

30 Nov, 10 – 11.30am at St Michael’s Parish Centre, St Michael’s Rd. Headingley.

Cakes, tombola, bric a brac.

Adm £2

Coffee Morning with toasted teacakes, 10.30am

1st Sat of month, West Park United Reformed Church.

Proceeds to Caring For Life, Cookridge.

Coffee Morning Sat 10am

– 12 noon at Headingley Methodist Church, Chapel St. Headingley LS6.

Delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees & lots of chat.

Everyone welcome.

Bennett Rd Headingley. Lots of gorgeous, handmade art and crafts.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month,

The Rose Garden in front of The Arc, North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm.

Horsforth Museum Coffee Mornings Sat 30

Nov & Christmas themed on Sat 14 Dec. Good food, excellent company. Museum closes to public after this meeting, reopens in Spring.

New exhibitions will include WW1 & Cycling.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market with Carols!

(sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together) Sat 7 Dec, 9.30am – 12.30pm on Town St.

Heart & Craft Sat 14 Dec, 10am – 4pm at HEART,

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Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Christmas Fayre Sat

7 Dec, 11am – 2.30pm. Santa, bric a brac, secondhand toys, tombola, Christmas wreaths, music. Cafe open.

Santa at Moorlands School! Sat 7 Dec, 1 – 4pm.

Children’s crafts, Christmas gifts, raffle, tombola, games & activities. Plus Santa in his grotto! Entry £1 adults, children free. Details: www.

orlandsschoolassociation. org.uk

Rescued Animals Christmas Table Top Sale

Sat 21 Dec, 11am - 2pm. at Adel Methodist Church Hall (behind Lawnswood Arms).

Lots of bargains, stalls, cakes, tombola, raffle etc. Stalls £10 each. Details: Linda 07724

779839

St Gemma’s Christmas Market Fri 6 (3-8pm) &

Sat 7 (10am-3pm) Dec at hospice, Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Amazing stalls, lovely home wares & gifts, festive food, real Nordman non-drop Christmas Trees.

Plus Santa in his Grotto & entertainment. Donations to the market (toys, gifts, bottles, cakes) gratefully received! Details: 218 5570

St John the Baptist Coffee Morning Sat 7 Dec,

10.30am – 12 noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Homemade scones & cakes. Come & enjoy!

St Paul’s Church Annual Fair Sat 7 Dec, 10.30am

– 12.30pm (Raynel Drive, LS16). Usual stalls & café.

Adm 50p. Father Christmas will be in attendance! All welcome.

St Chad’s C of E Primary School Christmas Fair Sat

7 Dec, 1-3pm at the school on Northolme Ave, LS16.

Children’s crafts, games, face painting, hotdogs, Asian food,

cakes, jambola, raffle, choir, mulled wine, henna, Santa’s grotto, toy & book stall. All welcome

speakers, trips & social events. Details: Dave Senior

Santa’s Coffee Morning

Bramhope in Bloom

Sat 7 Dec, 10am – 12 noon, Stainbeck United Reformed Church. Meet Santa & enjoy coffee & conversation. Cakes, books, Fair Trade goods & crafts. Proceeds to ‘Children in Distress’.

Traditional Christmas Market Sat 7 Dec, 10am –

2pm Meanwood Methodist Church (junction Stonegate, Monk Bridge & Green Rds).

Delicious homemade cakes, jams, pickles & preserves, wrapping papers & cards, woolly hats, gifts, toys, plants, books & bric-a-brac. Plus games, raffle, tombola & refreshments.

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Bridge Club meets

Fri, 7.15pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane. Relaxed Chicago Bridge club. New members all abilities welcome. No partner needed.

Details: Janice 230 6387 or 07713 402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed

about what is happening in your neighbourhood Up-todate information on local news, events etc. Details:

Francis Garbutt 261 0846, www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon, 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane.

Next meeting: 9 Dec – ‘The Woodland Garden’ by Mark Fisher. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in

aviation, aircraft old & new, airports? Regular guest

282 1818, www.airyorkshire. org.uk

Awarded ‘Silver Gilt’ 2013!

New projects planned.

Volunteers most welcome.

Details: Kit Hemsley 203 7666, kit.hemsley@workingit.co.uk.

Bramhope Bridge Club

meets Mon 1pm, & Tues & Thurs 7pm, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane.

Friendly duplicate bridge sessions. New members welcome. Details: Pat

Wigglesworth 284 2104

Bridge For All Leeds Bridge Club, Stonegate Rd,

Moortown. Bridge 5 nights a week for experienced players.

No partner needed Tues & Thurs. Lessons for all levels.

Greenpeace Leeds meets 1st Mon of month, 6.30pm Wharf Chambers, Wharf St, LS2. Join the growing action to protect our forests, oceans & stop climate chaos. Details: Joe 07929 610773, www. greenpeace.org.uk/groups

Headingley Games Club

Thurs 6.30 – 10.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Board games: Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, mst Eurogames, etc. Tabletop games: 40k, Hordes, Flames of War, War machine & Role Playing Games. Details: 275 9762,

http://headingleygamesclub. com

Holt Park Tenants & Residents Association

Provides a voice for residents & tenants in Holt Park area.

Regular monthly meetings at Ralph Thoresby School.

Details: Anne 203 7821, www.leedsbridgeclub.com

Details: Alan Mann 07901 656886, www.holtparktra. btck.co.uk

Cookridge Gardening Club meets Wed 11 Dec,

Horsforth in Bloom meets

7.30pm in Cookridge Methodist Church Hall.

A festive occasion with entertaining talk ‘Great Dixer & other English Gardens’ by Martin Walker, followed by refreshments (50p) raffle & quiz. Visitors £2, members free.

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society

Wed 4 Dec: Hobson’s Choice with Charles Laughton and John Mills; Wed 8 Jan: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with Ewan McGregor. Films start at 7pm. Details: Shirley

first Sat each month, except Jan. Next meeting Sat 7 Dec, 10am in Horsforth Museum.

Details: Dawn Collins 250 2987, Hilary Taylor 258 3521

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds 7.15pm

& Thurs 1.15–4.30pm The Horsforth Club, New Road Side. New members welcome.

Details: Mike Bent 258 1580

Horsforh Photograpic Club meets Wed, 7pm in

the Stable Block behind Horsforth Musuem. New members welcome. Details:

267 2464

258 9149, rjoyful@yahoo. com

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Days

Horsforth Retired People’s Club meets 2nd

1st Sat each month to help tidy the cemetery. Under supervision of Parks & Countryside Ranger. Meet 10am in main car park, Otley Rd. Tools & hot drinks provided.

& 4th Thurs, 9.30 – 11am St Margaret’s Parish Centre.

Speakers & time to socialise.

Visitors & new members welcome. Details: Everett

Cooke 258 9149, Beryl Harland 258 6907

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68 Human Writes in Leeds (HWIL) meets Fri 13 Dec, 1.30pm in café of West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Participants bring short pieces of own writing for discussion. Details:

humanwritesinleeds. wordpress.com

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details:

262 1455 or 261 2619, www. kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly. com

Lawnswood Bridge Club

Tues 1pm Lawnswood YMCA. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome. Details: 285 2522

Leeds Caledonians Sun

1 Dec 10.45am, Annual Church Service at Headingley St Columba, URC. 16 Dec: Christmas themed club evening with stollen & gluwein. 8pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel.

Details: 278 6330

Leeds Cat Rescue Run

by cat loving volunteers who rehabilitate & care for lost, neglected & forgotten cats & kittens. If you can offer a loving home, please contact them. Details: 268 0488,

leedscatrescue@googlemail. com, www.leedscatrescue. btck.co.uk

Leeds Combined Arts Seasonal Arts Poetry & Prose Evening Wed 18 Dec,

7.30pm HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. All welcome to read throughout the evening. £3.50/£2 incl. seasonal refreshments.

Leeds Hospital Alert

Small group campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Meets Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details:

Beatrice Rogers 278 5495, info@leedshospitalalert. org.uk

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Leeds Oxfam Group

campaigns on issues of interest to everyone concerned about global justice. Volunteers needed to fill interesting roles. Details:

www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/, or Facebook

Leeds Photographic Society meets alt Tues,

7.30pm St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd LS8.

New members of all ages & abilities welcome. Details:

www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Skyrack Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.45pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. New members & helpers welcome. Help needy of Leeds & create new friendships. Details: 01943

510106, Granville.barker@ sky.com, www.105c.org.uk/ leedsskyrack

Let’s Go LEEDS! Free, volunteer-run social group organising variety of events in North Leeds & city centre.

All ages & friendly people welcome. Details; www.letsgo-leeds.co.uk

Mah Jong Thurs 10am – 12noon Robert Craven Memorial Hall. Lively, Chinese game played with small tiles. Happy, friendly group. No experience necessary. Details: Jenny 230 0094

Meanwood Men’s Society Fri 6 Dec: Annual Shindig, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute. Mon 16 Dec: Christmas Darts & Doms, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute. Details: Mark 274

7611, Colin 274 6316

National Trust in Leeds

meets monthly at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. 3 Dec: Talk ‘The Two Worlds of Libya’, Professor Joyce Hill; 12 Dec: Members Coffee Morning & Christmas entertainment;

10 Jan: New Year lunch at Castle Grove; 14 Jan: Talk ‘Whatever happened to the Ridings’. New members welcome. Details: Pam 258

8178

North Leeds History Group meets Mon, 1 – 3pm

at Moor Allerton Library.

Friendly, informal group. In 2013/14 they will examine the history of Medieval Britain, with reflections on the modern world. £2 incl. refreshments. New members welcome. Details: 225 6405

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members welcome. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Regular meetings Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag.

Details: 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising Group

meets monthly to plan events.

New members welcome.

Details or to book speaker: 261 3758/ 01943 467299

Robert Craven Bridge Club meets Fri, 7 – 10pm,

Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Tuition available for at least four players if required.

Details: Ewart 267 8001

Social Events Club Meals,

pub nights, theatre/film/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away, holidays & more. Mainly over 30s. Details: www.leedsivc.

org.uk

The Other Bridge Club

Friendly bridge played Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 01943 463332

MUSIC Amici Singers Friendly,

wide variety of music, incl. anthems, spirituals, folk & fun songs. Have raised £000s for charity through concerts.

Details: Brenda Hawer 267 1292, Elizabeth King 228 5932

City of Bradford Brass Band Sat 14 Dec 7pm at St

Giles, Bramhope. Popular Christmas Music. Tickets £12.50 (incl seasonal refreshments) from Keith on 07920 139 172, www.

stgilesbramhope.org.uk

Chippendale Singers

Mixed voice choir, meets Wed, 7.45 – 9.30pm Methodist Church, Boroughgate, Otley.

Folk, spirituals & songs from shows. Vacancies for male singers (music readers essential). Details:

Chris Denton 284 3744 chrisjdenton@gmail.com To book choir: Jan Wilkinson 01943 461318

Christmas Concert Sat

14 Dec, 7.30pm St John the Baptist Parish Church, featuring Lawnswood Singers.

Tickets (£6) include mince pie, & cheese & wine supper, available from Sylvia Halliday 267 1708 & Beryl Thompson 267 3875

Christmas Concert Wed 11 Dec, 7.30pm Parish Church of St Stephen, Kirkstall.

Featuring Yorkshire Evening Post Brass Ensemble & Lawnswood Singers. Tickets (£6 incl. refreshments) available on door. In aid of Development Fund.

Cookridge Primary Intergenerational Choir

A choir of children & older members of the community - meets Tues 12-12.30pm & Thurs 3.10 - 3.45pm.

Sings mixture of modern & traditional songs. Looking for more adults! Details: Debbie

Fletcher 386 2500

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Durham Cathedral Girls’ Choir 19 Dec, 12.45 –

1.30pm (doors 12.15pm) at St George’s Church, singing an assortment of Christmas songs. Free but limited space – book via 245 9061, giving@

stgeorgescrypt.org.uk

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group rehearses Thurs,

7pm at 1 St Mark’s Ave, Leeds. Fiddle players of all standards welcome. Friendly, informal environment. Wide repertoire, enthusiastic players. Play at charity events.

Details: Iveta 07546 459 409, leeds.violin@gmail.com

Headingley New Light Opera Co Staging first

production, ‘Sing As We Go’ – a 1940’s evening with music & comedy from the war years.

Everyone welcome. Details:

Mr Hamilton 265 2283 after 2pm.

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Horsforth Choral Society Rehearses Mon, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre.

10 Dec: Christmas Concert, 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Church with Yorkshire Post Brass Band. Tickets £8/ £6.

Details: 07958 782348, www. horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Horsforth Leeds City Brass Band Friendly,

community band welcomes new players. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth.

Details: Hannah Rowlands 250 0208, Betty Emberton 267 6529

Lawnswood Singers

Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome.

Wide repertoire, friendly people! Details: Brenda

Hawer 267 1292, www. lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds Guild of Singers

Confident sightreader? LGS welcomes new members in all voice groups (especially tenors & basses) to sing renaissance & contemporary music. Rehearsals Tues 7.30 – 9.30pm at Leeds University.

Details: secretary@ leedsguildofsingers.org.uk

Leeds Haydn Players

perform Beethoven Symphony no.2, Haydn Piano Sonata op.37 in D, & Haydn’s horn concerto in D (soloist David Horwich) on Sun 1 Dec at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd Chapel Allerton. Tickets

£10 on door, or from Robin Jakeways 01943 466331, r.jakeways@btopenworld. com

Informal singing group.

Beautiful harmonies from around the world. No auditions. Details: 278 3120,

airasa.ms@gmail.com

Music at Grove Methodist Church Horsforth Sat 7

Dec: The Wesley Singers ‘A Christmas Celebration’.

Tickets £7 or £5 in advance from Chris Seller, 21A West End Lane, Horsforth LS8 5JP enclosing SAE & payment.

Accompanied children free.

Nine Lessons & Carols

Sun 22 Dec, 6.30pm at St Giles Bramhope. Sing carols & enjoy refreshments. All welcome. Details: www.

stgilesbramhope.org.uk

Moor Voices Wed fortnightly, 7.30 – 9pm, Old Tetley Hall, Headingley.

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70 Oddfellows Christmas Band Concert Sat 7 Dec,

7.30pm at Meanwood Working Men’s Club. The wonderful Harrogate Band is back! Tickets £6 on door, children free. Details: Tracey

242 4003

Phoenix Concert Band

Community concert band (Grade 6+). Rehearsals Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm The Grammar School at Leeds. Details:

secretary@phoenixband. co.uk, www.phoenixband. co.uk

Players for Pleasure

Playing opportunities for adult amateur musicians. All levels, all instruments, over 18s. Friendly, informal & supportive. Details: www.

playersforpleasure.co.uk

Society of Recorder Players – meets 2nd &

4th Sat pm in Bingley & Headingley. Intermediate

COMMUNITY NOTICES players, all recorders. New members welcome. Details:

Caroline 01943 467348

University of Leeds International Concert Series launches 2014

programme of classical, jazz & world music! They are offering free tickets to North Leeds Life readers. Simply email concerts@leeds.ac.uk quoting ‘NLL Offer’, your chosen event, & your contact details [Offer subject to availability, for two tickets per person to a single concert].

Visit www.concerts.leeds.

ac.uk for listings.

White Rosettes Female

barbershop chorus, 12 x national champions, rehearse Wed 7.30 – 10pm Moorlands School, Foxhill Dr, Weetwood Lane, LS16.

Details: Jan Spencer 07852 210640, membership@ whiterosettes.org.uk

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings (YLSS) rehearse

Sat, 10am – 12.30pm.

Friendly, informal orchestra of adult learners. All abilities welcome. Specific beginners group. Details: www.ylss.org

Yorkshire Clarinet Ensemble Rehearses alt

Wed, 8 – 9.45pm (term time) at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For players Grade 5+ standard. New players welcome. Details:

Deborah Pennington 07910 414586, mpenn.dpenn@ ntlworld.com

SENIORS Cookridge Luncheon Club meets Wed, 12 –

1.30pm Cookridge Methodist Church, Tinshill Rd. Good food, good company. £4.

Details: Liz 261 0675

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group meets

1st Wed, 1.30pm Pudsey Civic Hall LS28 5TA. Speaker or entertainment. Activities for people of retirement age.

Days out, dining, walks, etc.

New members welcome.

Details: 258 5955/ 267 5657

Lively Singing Group for

people living with dementia & their carers. 2nd Wed of month 10 – 11.30am at Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, Town St. £1 incl refreshments. Details: Alzheimer’s Society 231 1727, Horsforth Live at Home 259 1511

Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am -1.30pm (£4).

Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided.

Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

Luncheon Club for Over

www.albatyres.co.uk

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60s meets Tues, 12 noon Headingley Methodist Church Hall, Church St. New members welcome. Two course hot meal £4. Please book. Details: 275 5615, 275

1592

Meanwood Elderly Neighbourhood Action

(MENA) Activities include: Tue - Tai Chi 1.45 - 3pm; Wed -Tea Dance 2-4pm; Thursday -Tai Chi 11.45am - 1pm; Friday - Community Cafe 10.30am - 12.30pm; Sunday Lunch Club, 3rd Sunday of month. Details: 887 3596

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors) provides activities for seniors in Headingley, Burley, Little Woodhouse & parts of Kirkstall.

Membership free to 60+.

Details: 369 7077, infoowls@ gmail.com

St Chad’s Lunch Club

Weds 12 - 1.30pm St Chad’s Parish Centre. Tasty 2-course meal & good company £4.50.

Open to all of retirement age close to St Chad’s. Transport provided. Details: Anne 274

9917, Claire 275 2917

St Giles Bramhope Luncheon Club 4 Dec,

12.15pm. Delicious homecooked meal just £3. To book, contact Mary Burnell 267 1742

Sequence Tea Dances

Mon 2 – 4pm, Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Everyone welcome. Details:

Marjorie 267 9802.

STEP (Supporting The

Elderly People) based at St Andrew’s Church, Butcher

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Hill, LS16 5BG. Activities & outings for people over 60 in West Park & Far Headingley.

Details: 275 7988, step.2.step@btconnect.com, www.stepleeds.org

Willows Tuesday Club

Fink Hill, Horsforth. 1.45 – 3.45pm. Friendly group for over 60s. Various activities, & outings. Mini bus available in Horsforth area. Don’t feel lonely come & join us.

Details: Jean 258 3449

SPIRITUAL Adel Baptist Congregation Sunday

services 10.30am Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS16. Informal with mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also variety of daytime & evening groups. Details:

275 4989

Adel Methodist Church

(corner Holt Lane/ Gainsborough Ave). Sunday Services 10.30am, incl Junior Church.

Bramhope Methodist Church Sundays Services:

10am Morning Worship.

Prayer Breakfast 2nd Sun 8.30am. Alive@9 on 4th Sunday, 9am informal worship for young families.

Evening Communion 4th Thurs 8pm. Morning Communion 2nd Tues. All welcome.

Catholic Churches

Holy Name, Otley Old Rd (267 8257); Saint Mary’s, Broadgate Lane, Horsforth (258 2607); The Assumption, Spen Lane. Parish Priest: Fr PA Smythe, Assistant

Priest: Fr BK Akpoigbe. www. ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

Christian Meditation Group Meets every other

Tues, 7.30pm Trinity University College, Horsforth.

Part of World Community for Christian Meditation. All welcome. Details: 258 3780,

www.christianmeditation. org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church 10.30am

Morning Worship. All ages welcome. Crèche facilities & refreshments. 1st Sun of month: Family Parade Service - informal, friendly worship for all ages.

DharmaMind Meditation & Discussion Thurs 7 – 9pm

The Yoga Space, Meanwood.

Side door, up stairs. Suitable for all. Suggested donation £3. Details: Tom 770 256

5336, team@dharmamind. net, www.dharmamind.net

Family Christingle Mon

23 Dec, 6.30pm Stainbeck United Reformed Church.

Make your own Christingle, hear the story, sing carols & share mince pies & other Christmas goodies.

Hare Krishna Programme

Tues 7 – 8.30pm Cardigan Centre, 145 Cardigan Rd. LS6.

Mantra Meditation, Kirtana Yoga, Enchanting Music, Ecstatic Dancing, Discourses on Bhagavad Gita & great vegetarian food. All welcome.

Details: 07726 688778, gouranga108@gmail.com

Headingley Methodist Church Sunday Service

Service Thurs 10.30am.

Entrance in Chapel St. All welcome.

Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church 70 Headingley Lane. Sunday service 10.45am. Details:

www.headingley-urc.co.uk

Holy Trinity Meanwood

Sun 8.30am Said Holy Communion (call or see website for venue); 10am Sung Eucharist; 11.30am Gather (relaxed cafe style).

2nd Weds 10am Holy Communion. All Welcome.

Details: 275 7885, www. holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk

Horsforth Churches Together Sun 1 Dec: United

Advent Service, 6.30pm at St Margaret’s Church. Sat 14 Dec: Carols & mince pies at the bandstand in Hall Park at 4pm. Fri 18 Dec: Carols at the Airport at 3pm. Details:

hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com

Kagyu Buddhist Group

Tues, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Dropin meditation class practising calm-abiding, reflective meditation suitable for all. £4. Details: 01282 841570,

yorkshire@dechen.org, www.dechen.org

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre.

Contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Classes in yoga, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org

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Healing offered Thurs by members of NFSH The Healing Trust. 7pm - 8.30pm at Friend’s Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8. Details: 07949 972690,

www.leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds Reformed Baptist Church Sunday services

10:30am & 6pm. Activities through week at 20 Cottage Rd, incl. pre-school, children’s clubs, toddlers & various other groups. Details:

275 8996, www.leedsrbc.org

Leeds Vineyard Sunday

services 10am Ralph Thoresby School, Holt Park.

Details: 245 9111, www. leedsvineyard.org

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Meanwood

Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: 275

7215, www.mvbc.org.uk

Our Lady of Lourdes Church 130 Cardigan Rd,

LS6 Sunday Mass 8.45am; Fri Holy Hour with Mass 7pm. Details: 225 9751

www.dioceseofleeds.org. uk

Quaker Meeting for Worship & Children’s Meeting Sun 10.45am

Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 www. leedsquakers.org.uk

Raja Yoga Meditation Course Drop in group

meditation Sun 7- 8pm (ex 3rd Sun: 6.30-7.30pm).

Experience peace & calm with guided meditations. Free.

Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

Details: 275 7727, www. bkwsu.org/uk, leedsleeds@ uk.bkwsu.org

South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane,

Headingley. Lively services Sundays 10.30am (+ Junior

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Stainbeck United Reformed Church

Christmas services: Carols

by Candlelight - Sun 15 Dec, 6.30pm, followed by mince pies. Family Nativity Service - Sun 22 Dec, 10.45am.

Midnight Communion – Christmas Eve, 11.30pm.

Christmas Day Celebration - Wed 25 Dec, 10am http:// stainbeck.urc.org.uk/

St Augustine’s Church

(Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner 10.30am Sunday services. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service. 6.30pm evening service. All Welcome.

St Giles Bramhope

Christmas is still Christmas at St Giles! Full programme of services – from Toy Service on 8 Dec, Christingles at 3.30 & 5pm on 24 Dec, plus Midnight to Christmas Day. Everyone welcome. Usual Sunday services 8.15, 9.30am & 6.30pm. Details: www.

stgilesbramhope.org.uk

St John the Baptist, Adel Advent Sunday 1 Dec:

6.30pm Special Evensong.

Carol Service: Sun 22 Dec, 6.30pm. Usual services at 8 & 10am. Christmas Eve: Crib Services at 3 & 5pm.

Midnight Mass at 11.30pm.

Christmas Day Services: 8 & 10am. Sun 29 Dec: Usual services at 8 &10am, & 6.30pm.

St Luke’s Lutheran Church Alma Rd,

Headingley. Worship Sun 10.30am, followed by refreshments. All welcome.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish Church Service times: Wed 10.30am Communion Service; Thurs 8am Communion Service; 2nd & 4th Sun 8am Communion Service;

Sun Parish Communion 10am; Communion Service 12.30pm; Evensong 6.30pm.

All welcome. Details: www.st-

michaels-headingley.org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Raynel

Drive LS16 Said Eucharist Sun 8am; Sung Eucharist 10am. 1st Sun – Family Eucharist with band. 3rd Sun – Kid’s Club. See notice board for Dec services, which include Crib Service 5pm Christmas Eve. Details: Rev

Dr Ian White 267 3676, Revd Linda Ludkin 230 1564 www. stpaulirelandwood.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic Church Grove Lane, LS6.

Mass times: Sun 10.30am; Mon – Fri 9.15am; Tues Mass Rosary Benediction 7pm; Sat 11am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12noon Mass, 6pm (Sun Vigil). Details: 225 9751 www.

dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Serenity Circle meets Tues 7.30 – 9pm Horsforth Healing Centre, 58 Victoria Mt. Includes guided meditation. Focus on different aspect of spirituality each week. Details: 2581126/ 07906 065694

West Park United Reformed Church, Spen

Lane. Sun 15 Dec, 10.30am: Service of Lessons & Carols; Sun 22 Dec, 6pm: Christingle Service, followed by coffee & mince pies; Christmas Day Service 10.30am.

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Classes

7.30 - 9.30pm in Oakwood (Tue), Leeds City Centre (Wed) & Horsforth (Thur).

Details: 265 2118, info@ meditationinleeds.org www. meditationinleeds.org

welcome. Details: Pat 275

7694

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & their families. Regular meetings.

Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@crohnsandcolitis. org.uk, www.groups. crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ Leeds

Different Strokes Invites

stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane.

Incl. hour of exercise. Details:

Linda McLean 225 4744

Headingley Mindfulness Group Meet 2nd Mon,

7 – 9pm. Support group welcomes people interested in mindfulness meditation practice for stress reduction (MBSR). Details: Dot 274

5167

IBS Leeds Friendly, informal meetings for fellow sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Details: matt@letscureibs.com

Leeds Samaritans

Confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need.

Details: 245 6789, 08457 909090

Leeds Weekend Care Association (LWCA)

provides respite care to families with children who have complex care needs via weekend playgroups, trips for teens & one-to-one home-based care. Looking for volunteers to join Management Committee as Trustees. Details: 216 5133,

SUPPORT

angela.roberts@lwca.co.uk

Arthritis Care meets 3rd Tues, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. New members

Open Door Café For

people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New

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Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Details: 231 1727

Parkinson’s UK meet 2nd

Wed, 2pm St Chad ‘s Parish Centre, Headingley. Exercise classes in Otley, Horsforth, Moortown. Details: Linda

Thompson, 01943 461640

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club

For former cardiac patients & their partners. Exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Mon, Wed & Thurs Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details:

Clive Wilkinson 267 1721

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support group meets 2nd Wed, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Details: Pam

Bower 258 8143

The Marigold Wellbeing Centre (formerly Yorkshire

Cancer Help Centre) is at the Day Therapy Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate, two Saturdays a month. Support for people with cancer & other chronic conditions. Details: Karen

01937 573166, or John & Ann 274 9074. www. marigoldwellbeingcentre. org.uk

Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Society uses Armley

Leisure Centre for activity classes (transport available).

MS Chat is held every two weeks. The Leeds society has over 300 members & new members are very welcome.

Details: Help Line: 0808 800 8000

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

‘How enlightened is Buddhist Enlightenment?’ Ivan Cooper reflects on sources for ethical systems. £4.

Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am – at Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth, LS18.

4 Dec: Geoffrey Forster, Chief Executive The Leeds Library, will present ‘Not all our Readers went to the Gallows’. First meeting in 2014 is 8 Jan. Everyone welcome. Details: 258 3521,

speaker & regular telescope nights at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Visitors welcome. Details: info@

leedsastronomy.org.uk, www.leedsastronomy.org.uk

Leeds Oxfam Group Tues

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10 Dec: talk on Oxfam in Uganda, 7pm at Leeds Civic Hall. Looking for volunteers to fill interesting roles. Find them on Facebook.

Herbert Gladstone

Leeds RSPB Group

(1854 – 1930) Thurs 19 Dec, 12.30pm at The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial St. A talk by Michael Meadowcroft, part of his series of lectures on Leeds politicians

Café Philosophique Thurs

12 Dec, 7.30pm Richmond House School Sports Pavilion, Glen Rd. Weetwood.

Leeds Astronomical Society 2nd Wed. Guest

Weds 4 Dec, 7.30pm at Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane. AGM followed by illustrated talk

by Peter & Barbara Murphy on developments at Rodley Nature Reserve. All welcome.

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19 Dec, 1.45pm. Details: talkingallowedinleeds. wordpress.com

Royal Meteorological Society Monthly informal

talks on all aspects of weather & climate at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds. 4 Dec: ‘Hurricane Sandy: One Year After’, Dr Jonathan Fairman, University of Manchester.

Free & open to all. Details:

r.herbert@see.leeds.ac.uk, http://tinyurl.com/rmetsyc

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 14 Dec, 11am at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds, a lecture entitled ‘Isabella Ford, trade unionist, socialist & women’s suffrage campaigner’ by Janet Douglas. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4 pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J. Butler 263 9540

WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed at

Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Dec 4: Peter Taylor on ‘In Brave Company’ Bomber Command & The Lissett Memorial.

Jan 8: ‘Memories of a BBC Broadcaster’ with Maggie Poppa. Details: Mrs Huntley

2301584

Bramhope Methodist Church Thursday Group

2nd Thurs, 8pm. Warm welcome to ladies who enjoy an evening out, speakers, activities & a chat.

Bramhope Rolling Scones WI New, up & coming Women’s Institute (WI) meets 1st Thurs of month, 7.30 – 9.30pm in St Giles Church Hall. Make new friends, learn new skills &

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COMMUNITY NOTICES have a good old chin-wag!

Visitors welcome. Details: Jill

07984 287803

Cookridge WI Lively,

mixed age group meets 1st Tues, 7.30pm Holy Trinity C of E School, Green Lane.

Various activities, talks & outings. Everyone welcome.

Details: cookridgewi@ yahoo.co.uk

Meanwood WI meets

monthly, 7.30pm in Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. All welcome. Details: 294

5626

Soroptimist International Meet 2nd Mon, 7pm

Weetwood Hall. All ladies welcome. Details: www.sigbi.

org/leeds

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd

& 4th Mon, 7.15pm Farsley Library, Old Rd, Farsley, LS28. A friendly environment in which to improve your speaking skills. Details:

Pauline Neale, 269 3542, pauline.neale@ntlworld. com, www.the-asc.org.uk

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association 2nd Thurs,

Choir. Free tickets http:// leftbankfamilycarols2013. eventbrite.com/. Nine Lessons & Carols with The Heritage Singers at 6pm – more traditional service (age 12+). Free tickets from http://leftbankcarols2013. eventbrite.com Remember to wrap up warm!

Christmas Tree Festival

Sat 7 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church (corner of Otley Old Rd/ Tinshill Rd). Christmas trees decorated by people from the community, activities for children, stalls, refreshments.

Free entry.

Collectors Needed! Sat 30 Nov to help raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice.

Join a collection in Leeds City Centre or White Rose Centre or collect near one of the Hospice’s shops. Collect for however long suits you 9am – 5pm. Details: Jenny

218 5565, jennyd@st-gemma. co.uk

Don’t Act Your Age A

social improvisation drama group for the over 50s meets at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton on Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm.

All welcome. Details: Ron

1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope.

New members welcome.

Wiener 266 7722

MISC/ EVENTS

Festive Open Garden

The Beck Arts Trail Sun

8 Dec, 1 – 4.30pm. See the work, meet the artists & craft makers around the Monkbridge Road area.

Trail map available at No 37 former café, corner of Monkbridge Rd & Highbury Lane. From 1pm.

Carols at Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Rd. Sun

15 Dec. Family Carols with a Narnia theme at 3pm, including characters from Narnia Experience & gift for every child. Music by Leeds University Staff

Thurs 12 Dec, 6 – 8pm at St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd, Moortown, LS17. An opportunity to see the hospice’s garden aglow with twinkling lights whilst listening to carol singers & enjoying some mulled wine!

Festive stalls to browse. Entry £2, children free. Details:

Jenny 218 5565, jennyd@ st-gemma.co.uk

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary

Weetwood Lane, LS16.

Visitors welcome 10am – 2.45pm. Free. Donations welcome. Details: 261 4344,

www.hopepastures.org

Lipreading Classes

Wed & Thurs, 1 – 3pm at DALES (Deaf Across Leeds Enablement Service) Minerva House, East Parade Leeds. For anyone with hearing loss. £3 per 2 hour session. Details: Susan Lee

07910 831646, or susan@ susanleelipreading.com

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Carol Service Tues

10 Dec, 7.30pm in the Barn, led by the Salvation Army Band with Nativity Scene by Stainbeck Junior Church.

Lord Mayor of Leeds to attend.

New Ranger Unit opening in Meanwood for girls ages 14 – 25. Following on from Girl Guides, Rangers meet & complete activities from the Senior Section programme, including life skills, new hobbies & experiences.

Helpers/leaders welcome!

Details: Jenny Cantrell 07999 502775, chirpy_ chick2000@hotmail.com

Salvation Army Community Carol Concert Sun 8 Dec, 3pm

Leeds Town Hall, featuring Salvation Army bands, choirs, timbrelists, & children’s choir. Special guests Alex Ward & African Youth Choir. In aid of Yorkshire Cancer Centre. Tickets £5 from Salvation Army, 35 Baronsway, Whitkirk, LS15 7AW. Please make cheques payable to ‘The Salvation Army’ & send SAE. Details:

225 0330.

St Gemma’s Santa Dash Sun 15 Dec. Merry event for all ages & abilities.

Registration 9am. Santa Suits provided. Refreshments at Little Tokyo. Just raise as much sponsorship as you can.

Entry £8 (incl. suit). Under 16s free. Details: 218 5580,

www.st-gemma.co.uk

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