North Leeds Life Magazine. November 2017. LS6 LS16 LS18 Edition

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CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

Panto At City Varieties Another Premiere For Northern Ballet

Christmas Markets & Events

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CONNECTING YOU TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005

Panto At City Varieties Another Premiere For Northern Ballet

Christmas Markets & Events

Pictured: Dick Whittington Panto at City Varieties.

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the City Varieties; new exhibitions; festivals featuring both Irish culture and the spectacular range of Bangla Music; and the Yorkshire Games Festival at the National Science & Media Museum.

Before you know it, it’ll be Christmas! Send us all your news and notices for December by beginning of November and advertising by 10th November (1st and 4th December for the January edition).

We look forward to hearing from you.

love this job! Every month I find out about fascinating shows and events taking place around Leeds and get to tell you about them!

Of course now everyone has started gearing up for Christmas, so it’s time to look out for Christmas markets, fairs, shows, and events.

We flag up some of these like the fabulous Magical Lantern Festival in Roundhay Park, the Hepworth and Sunny Bank Mills Craft Markets, and the Christmas Experience at Lotherton Hall.

There are fun events like the St Gemma’s Santa Dash; pantomime at

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24 Another World Première from Northern Ballet - Hans

‘Interwoven Histories’ presents the experiences of migrant workers.

Christian Andersen’s wonderful classic fairy tale ‘The Little Mermaid’ comes to Leeds Grand Theatre

16 What Are Your Views on Improving Air Quality in Leeds?

- Leeds Beckett & Leeds City Council seek thoughts on air pollution in Leeds.

18 The Hepworth Christmas Market - Exciting Christmas fairs and events.

30 Pantomime at City Varieties Music Hall - City Varieties pantomimes are a must for the Christmas season.

38 Learn About Yorkshire Air Ambulance

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to Seven Arts - The critically acclaimed Bangali music festival returns to Seven Arts

58 Youth Film Festival Brings Free Screenings and Events to Leeds Enjoy a free, fun, and educational trip to the cinema.

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Made In Leeds Scoops Two Major Media Awards

EDITORIAL Carole Carey-Campbell carole@northleedslife.co.uk

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ade in Leeds, the regional TV channel dedicated to viewers living in Leeds and surrounding areas, has been awarded two prestigious 02 Media Awards for Yorkshire and Humber.

Presenter Kerry Maule picked up the ‘Stand Out Award’, fighting off competition from the BBC, who had two presenters in the category. And, the award for Best Team also went to Made in Leeds, ahead of Global Radio, ITV, BBC and the Yorkshire Post.

“We are thrilled to have won two of the most prestigious awards at the 02 Media Awards”, said Jamie Conway, CEO, Made Television. “The calibre of entrants was high and winning is an incredible achievement for the entire Made in Leeds team.”

Made in Leeds was nominated for five awards in total, including ‘Best TV Journalist’ for Mark Kielesz-Levine; ‘Young Journalist’ for Kristian Johnson and ‘Broadcast Presenter’ for Kerry Maule.

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Care, support and luxury living When Ruth’s mum moved to a Westward Care apartment, it not only took a weight off her shoulders, it also put a smile on her face. Because she knew her mum now not only had her freedom but also friendly staff on hand who cared as much about her health and happiness as she did.

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ANN HUSLER (1803-1874) QUARRY OWNER AND STONE MERCHANT, WEETWOOD

n unsuitable job for a woman? Running a quarry sounds a rough, tough, demanding job, but Ann Husler took it on after her husband’s sudden death and ran the business on her own terms. The story of her life, its successes and challenges, runs alongside the story of the vast demand for building stone during the mid nineteenth century in Leeds and across the country, underpinning growth and development – building mills, factories and public buildings, paving the streets, constructing bridges, docks, and railways. It was boom time for the many quarries across Leeds.

The work in Ireland was beset by disputes and delays, while Ann was left to look after the business in Leeds - their sons Joseph and Alfred were still too young. Then in June 1853, just as they were advertising for 50 more masons, news came that John had died suddenly in Waterford.

Straightaway Ann had to take charge of all

Ann came from working class roots, with

his affairs, and later was involved in litigation

little schooling. Born Ann Procter in Armley in

over additional costs on the calamitous railway

1803, the daughter of a clothier from Calverley,

and disputes over his estate. She chose to run

at nineteen she married into a family of

the quarries herself, her name prominent on

quarrymen, strong Baptists also with Calverley

advertisements over the following years for

origins. Her husband John Husler was a ‘slate-

quarrymen, masons, ‘scapplers’ and ‘getters’,

river’, his father a ‘delver’ and all his brothers

and for carters and wherry-men to take stone

stone masons. Their first daughter was born

to the wharf. At its peak around 1860, 75 men

later that year, 1822, and eleven more children

and 18 boys were employed in the quarry –

were to follow over the next 20 years, though

business clearly booming. When the land she

three died in childhood. She had her hands full,

rented (93 acres) at Weetwood was auctioned

yet learnt enough about quarrying to take over

that year, she took out a new 21 year lease of

when the need arose.

the quarry, ensuring its future.

John Husler was bright enough to cash in

She took her two sons, Joseph and Alfred

on the greed for stone. From Armley his first

(who was profoundly deaf), into the business,

move was to Woodhouse, where he took over

but in 1870 excluded Joseph, who mysteriously

the huge ancient quarry near the Moor (still

disappeared, leaving his two children for

remembered in street names). Around 1840

Ann and Alfred to bring up. Some mystery

with a partner, John Cliff of Bramley, he also

too surrounds her relationship with John’s

took on a sandstone quarry at Weetwood, and

brother, Joseph, who died in 1861: impossible

then opened a new larger quarry there, with

to untangle now. She remained head of the

higher quality stone, he claimed. This was no

household at Victoria House until her death in

little local business. He rented a wharf on the

1874, aged 71. She left her share of the business

river in Leeds for shipping the stone, and a

to Alfred, together with his bedroom furniture,

wharf on the Isle of Dogs in London, where

his father’s portrait, and her two ‘large silver

Weetwood stone helped to build Westminster

gravy spoons’.

bridge and other major works. In Leeds the firm

The Weetwood quarry closed in the 1880s

won lucrative contracts for masonry at the new

and the land was sold for development (Quarry

Armley Gaol and the Industrial Schools (now

Dene, The Hollies), though the landscape

part of St James’s) – big money.

retains its memory. Ann is buried with her

In 1846 Cliff dropped out, leaving John Husler running the business and quarries at Weetwood

husband at Bramley Baptist graveyard – a

and Potternewton. The family was prospering, and around 1850 moved to a fine house near the

woman who had to sign the marriage register

Weetwood quarry: Victoria House (now Weetwood Garden House), in Mill Lane leading down to

with a cross (like most women then) but later

Meanwood beck. Across the stream John Husler built a row of ‘model’ cottages, ‘Hustler’s Row’

made her unique mark as a businesswoman

(a ‘t’ crept in), still an extraordinary sight deep in Meanwood woods; and in Far Headingley a fine

in a man’s world.

row of ‘respectable’ houses, Victoria Terrace, all for rental, perhaps as investment. But in 1851, ever ambitious, he embarked on a new venture. With a local partner, William Ellis, he won the contract to build the Kilkenny to Waterford railway in Ireland –a multi-million-pound project in current values. It proved a disaster.

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New Exhibition Looks at the Migrant Experience in Leeds

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new exhibition opened recently in Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills. ‘Interwoven Histories’ presents the stories and experiences of migrant workers in Leeds, and their contribution to the city’s industry and culture. Referencing the city’s expansive textile and clothing industry, it explores the work, lives and representations of migrants past, present and future.

Part of a three-year Heritage Lottery (HLF) funded project curated

by Pavilion, a visual arts commissioning organisation that works to produce work that is grounded in Leeds, the exhibition is the result of archival research and conversations with people from across the city.

Interwoven Histories looks at the issues of race, equality and citizenship and addresses a period when the initial encouragement of migrant labour to reinvigorate the postwar economy, turned into an atmosphere of political and social hostility towards mass immigration.

“Migration and labour are subjects that have been debated for decades and are now more relevant than ever”, said Cindy Sissokho, Pavilion. “ Hearing the stories of change-makers and unearthing archive materials has allowed us to share important narratives that too often go unrecorded.”

Christopher Sharp, Assistant Community Curator, Leeds Museums and Galleries, added: “Workers from overseas are vital to the story of Yorkshire’s textile industries. People tend to be aware of industry leaders like Montague Burton, who moved from Lithuania to Britain in 1900 and set up the famous ‘Burtons’, but less so of the tailors, weavers, and spinners from abroad who worked in textile manufacture throughout the twentieth century.”

‘Interwoven Histories includes archive photographs, testimonies, independent publications, new artworks by the Women’s Group at Meeting Point Leeds, alongside films depicting local industrial life and rare photographs of Leeds Market during 1960s by Timothy Neat.

Interwoven Histories runs until 1st April 2018 and is accompanied by a programme of events and screenings.

In January Japanese composer, performer and sound artist Ryoko Akama develops a newly commissioned work in response to the display.

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International dance on your doorstep K-Arts Dance Company Mixed Bill Thursday 16 November Works exploring East Asian customs and culture, performed by dancers from Korea National University of Arts

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The Night Sky: Leeds Astronomical Society

The Intrepid Explorer Returns!

Last November, North Leeds Life ran a brief article about Katherine Hopkinson, a 17 year old Adel resident who was heading to the Himalayas to join a British Exploring Society Expedition – the only person selected from Leeds. ow 18, Katherine has returned from spending the entire summer in the Himalayas and would like to thank North Leeds Life readers for their support.

“I was overwhelmed by the support I received from Adel residents”, said Katherine. “Thank you to everyone who helped me to reach my fundraising target.

“The time I spent in the Himalayas was fantastic. We divided our time between scientific study and climbing. I had some memorable times, climbing to over 6,000 metres (20,000 feet), where the lack of oxygen pushed me to my physical and mental limits. In science we monitored glacial retreat in partnership with a UK university. The expedition

exceeded my expectations. I have made friends for life and tested myself in some of the most extreme conditions on earth.

Despite the exhaustion we consistently experienced, laughter is my abiding memory.”

To raise funds Katherine worked as a waitress, organised sponsored challenges, sold jam and hosted dinner parties. She has pledged to repay the sponsorship she received by supporting other young people in pursuing adventure when she gains full time employment. In the interim she is off to Durham University to study Geography. She would be delighted to speak to any young person thinking about joining a similar expedition – just e-mail her at k2himalayas@outlook.com

Have you ever wondered about the stars in our night sky? Some are, in fact, brighter, dimmer, much larger or smaller than our star, the sun.

Some are galaxies and some are nebulae (exploding stars). They are often grouped together to form constellations, named after mythological gods and beasts. You will be familiar with the Plough, (actually Ursa Major the Great Bear), and Orion, the Hunter. And, did you see the fantastic pictures of Saturn with its rings and moons from the recent Cassini space probe mission?

If you would like to learn more about the night sky, go along to the Leeds Astronomical Society.

It meets for talks, demonstrations and discussion every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at The Quaker Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, opposite the University of Leeds Engineering Department. It also holds observation nights at the New Inn, Eccup, and members are available to give talks and demonstrations to clubs, groups and schools.

Everyone is welcome. For further information, visit astronomyleeds.org. uk

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A Solution to Loneliness Among Older People The charity Contact the Elderly is dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people in local communities. It recently launched its 2016-17 Impact Report, showcasing new research into the benefits of social interaction for the over 75s living alone.

The charity organises free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties, providing a regular and vital friendship link every month. Thanks to these parties, 95% of those attending say they now have something to look forward to. Notably, the research also shows that three-quarters of guests say they feel less lonely and three in five believe that their general

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What Are Your Views on Improving Air Quality in Leeds?

Leeds Beckett University and Leeds City Council have teamed up to find out what people think about air pollution in Leeds.

ith a view to improving the air quality in Leeds, Dr Fiona Fylan, a health psychologist in the Leeds Sustainability Institute at Leeds Beckett, together with officers at Leeds City Council, has designed a short online survey giving people the chance to feedback their views.

“We’re only just starting to find out about the health implications of air pollution and it’s important we find the best ways to make our air cleaner”, said Dr Fylan. “We can only do this if we know more about the journeys that people make and their thoughts about air pollution.”

The survey takes fewer than ten minutes to complete and is open to anyone living or working in Leeds, or who drives in Leeds at least once a week.

It involves answering questions like:

Who has responsibility for reducing air pollution in Leeds? What changes do you think people might make to reduce air pollution?

“Improving air quality in the city is a huge priority for the Council and something that we want to tackle with the help of the whole city”, said Cllr Lucinda Yeadon, Leeds City Council executive board member with responsibility for sustainability and the environment.

“Working with Leeds Beckett University, we hope to gain a good understanding of air quality in the city and how people can play their part in improving pollution.

I would encourage as many people as possible to fill in the questionnaire and feedback their thoughts to the University.”

To access the survey, visit http://bit. ly/LeedsCleanAirSurvey

The ‘Gift of Giving’ is More Popular than Ever Hope Pastures Horse and Donkey Sanctuary has seen interest in their ‘virtual gifts’, including gifts in lieu of presents (such as a bale of hay or a salt lick for the ponies) and Pony or Donkey Adoptions, rise dramatically in the last few years. Knowing that they have directly helped rescued animals gives people a nice, warm feeling and really reflects the spirit of Christmas.

These gifts start at as little as £2 for a bale of straw and the purchaser receives an e-certificate that they can print off and give to the recipient. Pony and Donkey Adoptions are £15 and include a photo of the adopted animal, a printed certificate of adoption and a letter about their pony’s rescue story.

“Adoptions or Gifts for the Ponies are ideal presents when you’re not sure what people would like”, said Alyson Wort, a trustee at the sanctuary. “These gifts give people a good feeling – which is so important at Christmas. If you’re looking for unusual presents, a big bag of carrots or a hoof trim would certainly be appreciated by a donkey or pony, and a Pony Adoption is much cheaper than buying your own! We’re open every day 10am - 2pm, so people can visit their adopted animal any day.

“We are a small charity with very low overheads. All donations go directly to help the rescues, which means your gift works twice as hard – helping to feed and care for the animals as well as giving pleasure to your friends and family.”

For more details, call 0113 261 4344, email info@hopepastures.org, visit www.hopepastures.org, or call in to the sanctuary on Weetwood Lane LS16 5PH.

THE H EPWORT H WAKE FI E LD CHRI S TMA S MARKET Named as ‘one of Britain’s best Christmas Markets’ by The Guardian, The Hepworth Wakefield’s Christmas Market returns bigger and better from Friday 24th November (12 – 7pm), Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November (10am – 5pm).

A fun and festive event for the whole family, you will find over 80 stalls presenting the popular mix of art, craft and homeware and featuring some of the UK’s most talented artists and designers. You can look forward to discovering prints, ceramics, stationery, knitwear, candles, jewellery, homewares and much more. There will also be a food and drink tent selling artisan produce made in Yorkshire, and an outdoor area with street food providers.

A fun and festive event for the whole family The Hepworth Wakefield Christmas Market has quickly established itself as one of Yorkshire’s top Christmas shopping destinations. This market will feature both familiar faces and a host of new names, including Leeds’ Colours May Vary, with its unique mix of prints and publications; Sheffield ceramics studio Pottery West; textile designer Laura Slater; Orkney knitwear designer Hilary Grant; and The Plant Room, with its mix of houseplants and accessories.

Alongside the Christmas Market, families can enjoy a visit to Santa’s Grotto, free popup art activities, and printmaking workshops throughout the weekend. A number of festive workshops for adults will also be happening – including wreath making and watercolour painting – offering participants the opportunity to get creative this Christmas. Entry to the market is £1 with the fee supporting the gallery’s charitable aims. Entry to the gallery and street food market is free.

Further information and a full list of stallholders can be viewed at hepworthwakefield.org/christmas

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THE MAGICAL LANTERN FESTIVAL Once again the Magical Lantern Festival Children can also visit Santa in a beautifully is bringing the ultimate Christmas lights decorated timber grotto and every child will experience to Roundhay Park from 24th take away a gift to remember. And, adults November to 1st January, featuring hundreds can warm up with mulled wine and drinks of handmade, illuminated installations, from the bar and a variety of hot food from grottos, rides and a Christmas market. the Christmas Market.

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The award winning festival has enjoyed sold-out runs for the past two years and it returns with this festive special of lights, culture, art and cuisine for its most ambitious, immersive experience yet.

The festival is the brainchild of Weli Creative’s David Lee and Ian Xiang, who said: “We’ve created the ultimate Christmas family experience this year, cherry picking stunning locations for each event and filling them with giant, fairytale lanterns depicting elaborate Christmas scenes.”

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Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley is hosting a Christmas Art and Makers Market on 2nd December in the former Finishing Room.

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Over 50 regional artists and makers will be showcasing their work. Exhibitors will include jewellery designers, fine artists, ceramicists, textile and paper based products, together with gifts, glassmakers, vintage furniture, cards and prints.

Expect music from Wharfedale Valley Voices, mulled wine and cider, and homemade mince pies and Christmas cake at the pop up Arctic Café. Visitors will also be able to print their own gift wrap and have a go at some Christmassy craft based activities. Entry is £1.50 (U-16s & Pensioners Free) and the event runs from 10.30am – 5pm. There is plenty of free parking on site.

At the same time, Sunny Bank is hosting the Establish: Emerge exhibition, which features work by former Leeds College of Art students Anthony Connolly and Jake Mullins. The former studied there from 1947 – 1952, becoming a lecturer in 1954 and assisting in the development of new systems of national art and design education. Jake Mullins graduated this year and was the winner of the annual Ones to Watch Exhibition People’s Choice Award.

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Lotherton Hall is the setting for Yorkshire’s ultimate festive day out between 24th November and 23rd December.

It is steeped in Christmas magic and excitement. You can enjoy a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk through the Captain’s Wood around the estate, make the turtle doves fly, walk through the five gold rings and be one of their drummers drumming!

Uncover a secret fairy hideaway in the rock garden; visit Santa in the North Pole; and meet the elves helping in the workshop. Then you can marvel at the splendor of the Edwardian House with the rooms dressed in all their festive finery; wander down to the Elf Village, where young ones can join the elves in craft making activities or listen to stories; and everyone can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or warm snack under a twinkling canopy.

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A Celebration of Irish & Celtic

Another World Première from Northern Ballet Northern Ballet is bringing Hans Christian Andersen’s wonderful classic fairy tale ‘The Little Mermaid’ to Leeds Grand Theatre from 5th – 17th December. horeographed and directed

by Northern Ballet’s Artistic Director David Nixon, this is the last of three full-length Northern Ballet world premières in 2017, following ‘Casanova’ in March, and ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ in May. This new production tells the story of a young mermaid who is willing to give up everything she knows in the search for love.

It will immerse audiences in the mystical underwater world of Andersen’s famous fable and features designs by Kimie Nakano

(sets), Tim Mitchell (lighting) and David Nixon (costumes). The production also features an original score by Sally Beamish.

“The Little Mermaid is an enchanting story and the fantastical underwater world of the mermaids evokes such beautiful imagery”, said David Nixon. “So many people have grown up with this classic tale. I am looking forward to reintroducing audiences to the world beyond the waves. It will be an excellent addition to our repertoire.”

Tickets are available from 0844 848 2700 or leedsgrandtheatre.com

Music & Arts The Leeds Gathering, a celebration of Irish arts and culture, kicks off in Leeds from 18th – 26th November. Dozens of events including music sessions, literary events, film and educational events will take place at venues across the city, featuring some of Ireland’s finest artists.

Organised by the Leeds-based Irish Arts Foundation, events are designed to appeal to both those of an Irish heritage and people from the wider community with an interest in music and the arts.

“The Leeds Gathering provides a platform for the Irish community in Leeds to demonstrate the richness of their cultural traditions”, said Cormac O’Donoghue, Irish Arts Foundation Volunteer. “Once again we are bringing the finest of artists to Leeds from Ireland and across the UK.” For further information and a full programme of events, contact the Irish Arts Foundation on info@ irisharts.org.uk or visit www.irisharts. org.uk

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Exhibition Celebrates the Hope & Subversion of The Beatitudes An exhibition exploring the reversed promise of The Beatitudes is currently at St Edmund’s Church, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay, and runs until 15th November. ntitled ‘World Turned Upside Down’, it features work from a range of artists, including Gillian Holding and Jay Gadhia from Leeds, Bradford’s Eva Mileusnic, York-based Canadian sculptor Ian Kirkpatrick, and painter Mark Cazalet from London, alongside prints by local schoolchildren. The show explores some of the issues raised by Christ’s words from the Sermon on the Mount.

“The Beatitudes contain something immensely powerful and dangerous”, said poet Chris Goan, who helped to develop some of the thinking behind the exhibition. “They are words that invert our power structures. They are subversive, insurgent, hope-filled.

They sing to us of the best that we might become, despite everything that gets in the way.

The idea of re-imagining a world turned on it’s head really appealed to me, and it’s something that our contributing artists have enjoyed grappling with

“For this exhibition, artists from a variety of faith and secular traditions were invited to respond to those counter-cultural aspirations, and to imagine the little revolutions that might result from seeing the world turned upside down.”

Exhibition curator Si Smith told us about the unlikely inspiration for this exhibition: “At Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, the Beatitudes were read.

That struck me as a truly dissonant moment and – whether deliberate or not – a pretty direct rebuke to the values that he represents. Because, whilst we’ve succumbed to the belief that it’s the richest, the strongest and the most powerful who always and inevitably

triumph, the message of the beatitudes is that in the end, it is actually the meek who’ll inherit the Earth.

“The idea of re-imagining a world turned on it’s head really appealed to me, and it’s something that our contributing artists have enjoyed grappling with. The work they have produced will make for a really interesting and thought-provoking exhibition.”

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‘Heads and Sheds’ at Gallery 16 Each of Alan’s paintings is multilayered in its approach to it’s subject

rtist Alan Pergusey is holding his painting exhibition ‘Heads and Sheds’, at Gallery 16 from 10th – 12th November at 16 Sholebroke Place, LS7 3HJ (the artist’s house).

This is the third exhibition that Alan and his wife Tanya Cusan have curated for the gallery. Each of Alan’s paintings is multilayered in its approach to it’s subject, initially he paints representations of his friends, family and travel experiences which are transformed into an emotional and thoughtful view of the world.

Alan recently exhibited at Dean Clough Galleries, Halifax, at Ripon Cathedral and at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton. His paintings are held in numerous private collections in the UK and internationally. He is a director at Leeds Sculpture Workshop and a visiting lecturer at the University of Leeds.

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The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe One of the many thrills during the Christmas season in Leeds is pantomime and the Christmas shows. est Yorkshire Playhouse has been WOW!ing audiences for a number of years and this year its Christmas spectacular is to be C.S. Lewis’ classic tale ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’. Olivier award nominee Sally Cookson will direct and, together with award winning War Horse designer Rae Smith, will transform The Quarry into a theatre in the round to tell the story of four young wartime evacuees who discover the fantasy world of Narnia through the wardrobe.

“C.S. Lewis’ much loved fable has something for everyone”, said Sally Cookson. “A fantasy world where it’s always Winter but never Christmas, where fauns, beavers, and four plucky siblings, not to forget a very special lion, all help bring Spring back to Narnia and rid it of the terrorising White Witch. I can’t wait to bring this timeless story to life in a new version full of magic, mischief and mayhem.”

Pictured: Carla Mendonça as the White Witch

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I can’t wait to bring this timeless story to life in a new version full of magic, mischief and mayhem

Pictured: Lucy Tuck as Mrs Beaver

Photo: Anthony Robling Having grown up with ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’, Rae was particularly excited about creating this magical world in the round. “Certainly it’s a challenge”, said Rae, “but it’s very exciting. The audience will become part of it along with the actors, creating a sense of community with everyone enjoying the story.

“It will depend very much on how we use the actors in the space. Exciting things will be revealed in the floor, there are fascinating puppets, musicians and circus performers, wonderful characters, animals, and costumes. The Playhouse has been brilliant to work with.”

When it comes down to it, this is the story of four children concerned with surviving the War and making their situation bearable in this magical world. It is an exciting, beautiful story underpinned by a serious situation not of their making.

Joining Sally and Rae on the creative team for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe are Adam Peck as Writer in the Room, Ian Dickinson as Sound Designer, Dan Canham as Movement Director, and Bruno Poet as Lighting Designer, with music by Benji Bower.

Peter Caulfield will play the loveable Fawn, Mr Tumnus, Iain Johnstone is the lion Aslan, and Carla Mendonça is the White Witch. The Pevensie children will be played by Michael Jean-Marain, John Leader, Patricia Allison and Cora Kirk.

Lucy Tuck and Alan Francis are Mr & Mrs Beaver, and Ira Mandela Siobhan is the wolf Maugrim. The cast is completed by Amalia Vitale, Helena Parke, Sofie Lybäck, Tom Wainwright, Anwar Russell, Gareth Aled and Marie Hamilton.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from 29th November – 21st January. Tickets are available from 0113 213 7700 or wyp.org.uk

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Pantomime at City Varieties Music Hall Pantomimes at City Varieties date back at least to the early 1940s when Harry Joseph was proprietor.

One famous tale exists of a woman giving birth during a performance of ‘Babes in the Wood’ in 1941… legend has it that the child was gifted free admission to the Varieties for life. antomimes fell from favour towards the end of the 1940s and it wasn’t until 1968, after Harry’s sons, Stanley and Michael had taken over, that they made a return, with Terry Cantor at the production helm. These often featured Terry’s son, Kenny Cantor, alongside other variety stars such as The Patton Brothers, Wendy King and the hugely popular clown Charlie Cairoli. Productions of ‘Cinderella’ during this period were famed for a coach pulled by real (but very small!) horses and ‘Snow White’ boasted ‘real dwarves’.

In the early 1980s, ownership passed into the hands of Leeds City Council and General Manager Peter Sandeman was appointed. As well as reintroducing a stage version of ‘The Good Old Days’, he revived the family pantomime. Forming a partnership with writer-director Robin Davies (Catweazle, Shakespeare in Love), these hugely successful shows, ran for

over 20 years and established the Leeds tradition of an anarchic ‘rock fight’ with sponges! After ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ completed its run in January 2009, the venue closed its doors for a major restoration, primarily funded by Leeds City Council, The Heritage Lottery Fund and the Friends of City Varieties.

Following the £9m refurbishment, City Varieties Music Hall reopened in the Autumn of 2011 and that December hosted ‘Aladdin’ the first of the Rock’n’Roll Pantos – a very different format from the previous style, using a talented troupe of actor-musicians who performed all the classic hit songs and music live on stage. The ‘rock fight’ was given a makeover to become a ‘boulder battle’ with giant inflatable bouncing balls creating bedlam around the auditorium.

Over the past few years, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’, ‘Dick Whittington’, ‘Robin Hood’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty’ have all been given the Rock’n’Roll Panto treatment with increasing success and a whole new Leeds tradition has been born. This year the cycle begins again when the Varieties revisits ‘Aladdin’ – it’s time to start polishing those lamps!

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Goodnight Mister Tom at The Carriageworks

TIN Arts & Yorkshire Dance to Launch The Talent Hub IN Arts, an inclusive dance organisation based in Durham, and Yorkshire Dance are to launch a new partnership project, The Talent Hub, following an award of £390,000 from Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence Fund.

With further funding from The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Talent Hub aims to enable dancers with a learning disability, autism or additional needs to progress professionally.

The Talent Hub is looking to recruit ten such emerging dance artists who will be offered ‘wrap-around’ support alongside intensive periods of training, working with international artists and creating new work.

“It’s exciting that this unique, pioneering project is going to take place in our region, with dance practitioners and organisations in the north leading the way”, said Hannah Robertshaw, Projects Director at Yorkshire Dance.

Both TIN Arts and Yorkshire Dance have a proven track record of nurturing talent and supporting inclusive dance practice.

“This is an opportunity to change how the dance sector and wider audiences embrace dancers with difference, celebrating ability and challenging perceptions of who can dance professionally and create outstanding new dance work”, said Martin Wilson, Executive Director of TIN Arts.

TIN Arts and Yorkshire Dance anticipate launching a far-reaching recruitment campaign for the ten dancers this November and will be sharing information across a wide range of platforms and media channels. Other partners include the Leeds Dance Partnership, the National Youth Dance Company, Dance City, and Kala Sangam, as well as other regional organisations from across the North East and Yorkshire.

Michelle Magorian’s uplifting novel is enchantingly brought to life by Leeds Children’s Theatre in this deeply moving stage adaptation by David Wood.

Set during World War II, ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ tells the story of William Beech, a young boy evacuated from London to the unfamiliar English countryside. Here, William meets elderly recluse Tom Oakley, who has withdrawn from society after the tragic death of his wife and child. The pair form an unlikely friendship which helps rebuild their lives.

Just as everything seems perfect, William is summoned back to war-torn London by his severely depressed and deeply religious mother.

Back in the countryside, Tom worries about William, and not having heard from him, he sets off to London to find him, with unforeseen and tragic consequences...

‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ is at The Carriageworks Theatre from Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th November.

Unicorns at the Museum he unicorn is one of the most enduring fantasy creatures. It has appeared in myths and legends throughout the ages in many regions of the world.

Fantasy artist Anne Stokes and author John Woodward will launch their new, richly illustrated book on the history of the unicorn with a talk at the Leeds City Museum on Saturday 11th November, 4 – 6pm. Their talk will cover historical accounts, anatomy, art, magic, and much more about this majestic, charismatic creature.

Anne’s art has been licensed on many products all over the world. Both she and John live in Meanwood and they are delighted to bring this piece of fantasy to life in Leeds by teaming up with Leeds City Museum. There will be a book signing too at the event.

Tickets (£5 adults/ £2 children) must be purchased in advance and are available from www.annestokes.com/unicorns.

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Côte Brasserie Doesn’t Disappoint ’ve been a fan of Côte Brasserie ever since I wandered into one of their branches in London some time ago.

They do a great breakfast – good coffee, excellent vegetarian sausage and loads more besides. I’ve also had lunch there a couple of times, which was equally as good. It has come to the point that if I’m looking for a place to eat and Côte is in the vicinity I’ll opt to go there as I know the food is always good.

Now they’re in Leeds, nestled beside the Everyman Cinema in Trinity. The time had come to see if dinner measured up to their other offerings. What Côte may lack in atmosphere it makes up for in its excellent service and the quality of its food.

It is a larger restaurant than you would first expect. The lighting and colours are subdued – attractive tiled and wood floors, round marble and wood topped tables, with booths around the edges. You can just hear some gentle jazz in the background.

Obviously the cuisine is very French. You’ll find French Onion Soup, Steak Tartare, Beef Bourguignon, Tuna Niçoise, Fish Parmentier, Steak Frites and other popular French dishes. We started out with the Crab Mayonnaise, with avocado, cucumber, capers and tarragon; and Smoked Salmon with a dill, shallots, capers and crème fraîche dressing, both with toasted sourdough bread and both delicious. We moved quickly on to Roasted Pork Belly on a bed of braised Savoy cabbage with apples, thyme and Calvados, the sweetness of which really complemented the pork, and some very tasty gratin potato; and a fantastic Breton Fish Stew with Seabass, mussels, clams, prawns, and squid in a tomato, white wine and chilli sauce that had a definite kick to it.

When it came to dessert I was sorely tempted by the Pain Perdu which was on the Specials Menu - a traditional brioche bread and butter pudding with double cream and caramel sauce – but thought it might be a bit too filling, So we opted for a very tasty Tarte au Citron – delicate pastry and a nice sharp filling with raspberries and Normandy Cream; and the Tarte Fine aux Pommes - crisp puff pastry with finely layered apples and vanilla ice cream, equally good if not as intense as the lemon tart.

So, once again, Côte didn’t disappoint. It is consistently good. It’s a great place for a quiet breakfast, lunch or dinner and prices are not outrageous – (A la Carte menu: £5.75 £8.50 for starters; £10.50 - £16.50 for mains). They do an excellent lunch and early evening menu at £11.50 for two courses/ £13.50 for three. Côte is a welcome addition to Leeds’ ever expanding restaurant offering.

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Hundreds of Santas Vintage are Coming to Town!

This year’s St Gemma’s Hospice Santa Dash will take place in the city centre on Sunday 10th December, starting at 9.30am.

Games for a Night of WWI Memories Vintage games are on the cards for a night of WWI memories at The Abbey Inn, 99 Pollard Lane LS13 1EQ on 11th November. This is a free event and all money raised will be donated to The British Legion and the Bramley War Memorial Trust.

iterally hundreds of Santas will be taking to the streets to raise money for St Gemma’s and the hospice is hoping to make it its biggest event ever! There could be over 1,000 Santas gathering to turn the city red.

Raising funds for St Gemma’s is a great way to start the festive season.

The dash is suitable for Santas or Elves of all ages and abilities – dash, dance or prance through the city taking in the Christmas sights over one or five kilometres (wheelchair/pram friendly route).

There will be lots of seasonal cheer to help you on your way. A warm up to loosen those limbs will take place at the start, led by a brass band to get you in the seasonal spirit. And, there will be hot drinks and free food at Little Tokyo afterwards.

Entry is £10 for adults and £5 for

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Sign up online at: events.st-gemma. co.uk, call Alice on 0113 218 5570, or email alicecoggan@st-gemma.co.uk

The games will include Pit, Lexicon, Blow Football, Snakes and Ladders and, of course, Monopoly. You are invited to turn up in period costume if you like.

There will be music from the period, and the organisers (Cards or Die) are hoping to also have a pianist to lead everyone in a great sing-along.

There will also be food, and some delicious snacks from the Candied Peel Cake Company who are donating cakes for the event.

Photography Exhibition Highlights Loneliness

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he charity Time to Shine has organised a photographic display entitled ‘Loneliness Through a Lens’ in the community corridor at Leeds City Museum, which will run until the beginning of January.

Time to Shine, a programme led by older people, aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation in people over 50. The photographs feature three different groups of older people from across the city and the idea is to start conversations around why people feel lonely, what support is available, and what can be done about it.

“The people in these photos have all experienced loneliness and some of their stories are heartbreaking”, said Hanna Wilcock, Learning Facilitator for Time to

Shine. “We want to show that loneliness can happen to anyone and reduce the stigma attached to it.”

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The Meanwood Christmas Lights Switch On

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The Meanwood Christmas lights switch-on, organised by the Meanwood Valley Partnership, will take place on Monday 13th November at 6.30pm on the square in front of ASDA. The choir from Meanwood C of E Primary School will perform a selection of songs from 6pm, and the Meanwood Institute’s ukulele group will play after the switch-on. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies will be served by Alfred’s bar and the Myrtle Tavern, and shops around the square will add to the atmosphere by staying open till 7pm.

“The lights switch-on is a lovely community event brightening up what can be a dark and dismal time of year”, said Sue Sheard, Organiser. “In addition to the lights allocated by the Council, last year we commissioned our own motif and also held a competition with children at Meanwood Primary School to design another. We’ll be holding a design competition again this year with children at St Urban’s Catholic Primary School.

“It’s great that The Myrtle Tavern and Holy Trinity Church got involved and commissioned their own designs too. We’re hoping more local businesses will follow suit in future years to help us bring more seasonal light and colour to the village centre.”

Marie Curie’s 150th Blooming Great Birthday Party n Saturday 4th November, members of the Marie Curie North Leeds Fundraising Group will hold a Blooming Great Birthday Party for Marie Curie, the Polish/French scientist who the charity is named after.

The event will take place from 11am – 3pm at Grove Methodist Church, Town Street, Horsforth.

The group planned the event when they discovered it would have been Marie Curie’s 150th birthday this November.

There will be a variety of stalls, games and entertainment, a children’s activity room and much more! Refreshments and

lunches will be available, and Mocktails, courtesy of Hemmingways.

So far, the North Leeds Fundraising Group has raised over £3,500 for Marie Curie through The Great Daffodil Appeal, supermarket collections, and holding a Blooming Great Tea Party.

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Headingley Christmas Lights Switch on It seems to come around sooner every year, but Headingley Christmas lights will soon be switched on. There will be a short service and get together on Tuesday 21st November, 5:30pm by Headingley War Memorial. It will be fantastic for churches, schools, universities, and the whole community to come together as we celebrate heading into Christmas.

Community News Outcome of Recent First Bus Consultation Following a First Bus consultation on bus services in our area, a number of changes have been made:

No. 1 – A new timetable has been drawn up to ensure the service runs at least every ten minutes Monday to Saturday daytime, every 30 minutes in the evening, and every 15 minutes during the day on Sunday. Current night service remains unchanged.

Extra buses will run during university term time – every eight minutes during the da y.

We are keen to increase the rate of recycling in Headingley know what should be recycled. To promote this, we have been working with staff and students from Leeds Beckett University’s graphic design department to produce a giant eye-catching display on Monument Moor, across the road from the Queen Victoria statue. Look out for it from Monday 20th November.

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No. 28 – An extra journey will be added early evening to improve frequency. Timetable changes will be made to reduce complication and delays.

No. 6 - An extra bus will be run on the route to improve journey times.

Journeys will be re-timed to reduce waiting time mid-journey. Additional trips will be run during early evening.

X84 – One bus an hour will run through Pool, rather than going straight along A660. This will not affect the Skipton/Ilkley services, only the Otley ones. Recovery time at termini will be increased to reduce the knock on effect of late arrivals. An extra bus will be added between 7:00pm and 8:00pm from Leeds and a new later service at 11.35pm from Leeds to Otley. www.barryanderson.yourcllr.com Twitter @barryanderson19

The District Judge highlighted the following contradictions in their case. While they said they did not want to be a student pub and wanted to appeal to local residents – the majority of local residents are students.

They said they wanted to bring in customers from elsewhere, but only had a car park for 17 cars. And finally, they said they wished to encourage a food-led approach, while offering shots at three for £5.

This has been a long saga over a number of years and no doubt stressful for those living in the immediate vicinity, not knowing what the result would be.

As councillors we would like to thank all those who invested time and effort to help us reach where we are today, this truly was a community pulling together.

We are of course always available should any resident require our assistance with any issue or concern.

Encouraging Recycling We are keen to increase the rate of recycling in Headingley and Hyde Park, especially among students, who don’t always

Wetherspoons have lost their appeal against Leeds City Council’s decision not to grant them a license to sell alcohol at the Elinor Lupton Centre.

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Ensemble Pro Victoria to Sing at Bramhope Methodist Church

Leeds Youth Choir Joins Horsforth Choral Society for Special Concert

Bramhope Methodist Church’s Christmas Choral Concert on Sunday 10th December (7.30pm) will feature Ensemble Pro Victoria – an exciting, young vocal octet comprising former choral scholars from Cambridge University.

On 14th November, Leeds Youth Choir teams up with Horsforth Choral Society for a special concert with music for remembrance, peace and reconciliation. The concert, at St Margaret’s Church in Horsforth, will feature music chiefly by twentieth-century composers.

Formed in 2015, EPV specialises in early music and has given period concerts with the Cambridge University Collegium Musicum in King’s College Chapel to great acclaim. EPV will deliver a programme of Christmas music through-the-ages, culminating in a full congregational singalong!

The concert is in aid of the Bramhope Restoration and Repair Organ Fund. Admission by ticket only (£12.50). To obtain tickets, please send an SAE to 21 The Rowans, Leeds LS16 9DZ, together with a cheque made payable to Bramhope Methodist Church. Tel: 0113 267 2906

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“I am a firm believer in ‘music for a purpose’ and which reflects the human experience”, said Matthew Lazenby, Musical Director, Horsforth Choral Society. “The music in our November concert, which falls near Remembrance Day, is an expression of sorrow, rejoicing, hope, war, peace and much else. Choirs like Leeds Youth Choir represent the next generation of choral singers and we are delighted to welcome them as our guest performers for the evening.”

The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets can be obtained on the door or from info@horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

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to May or June. Equally, if there is poor availability of seeds in one area in winter, Siskins may move in large flocks or ‘irruptions’ to other areas, or even into gardens.

In most of England, it is a Winter visitor, but the numbers are boosted by the arrival in Autumn of birds from the Continent. It has a lovely twittering song that includes a drawn-out wheeze, and a song flight in which it circles with tail spread and with slow exaggerated wingbeats.

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This month we can expect cool, often wet weather but there are plenty of gardening jobs to do on fine days.

Nest boxes for hedgehogs can also be put out in the hope of providing them with a safe place to hibernate

to sow now for delicious sprouts and shoots include sweetcorn shoots, fenugreek, alfalfa and good old cress.

nearby so that the nest can be made cosy and comfortable.

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Bird nest boxes can be cleaned, or new ones put out now because many birds use them to roost over Winter and some species start scouting for suitable nest sites early.

Nest boxes for hedgehogs can also be put out in the hope of providing them with a safe place to hibernate. Put in some dried leaves, and place more

It’s good practice to rake the leaves up off your lawn. I put mine into bin bags, make a few holes in the bags with my garden fork and leave them in a corner to rot down. The resulting leaf mould is a lovely soil improver and usually takes a year or so to rot down enough to be used.

Leaves on the flowerbeds are also best removed so that slugs and snails can’t over Winter in them.

Enrich the soil on the vegetable plot Dig in some well rotted manure or garden compost to prepare your beds for next year. Crop rotations can be difficult to follow especially if you have a very small plot like mine, but the principle is to avoid growing exactly the same thing in the same spot every year, and it’s generally said that root crops such as carrots and parsnips shouldn’t be grown in recently manured soil, so leave an area without manure for your root crops.

Sowing and planting Even in November there are edibles that can be started off. Indoors, sow herbs and ‘cut-and-come-again’ salads in pots so that you can enjoy fresh and tasty leaves even on the coldest days. Peas for shoots can also be sown in this way and are ready to eat remarkably quickly, adding a really interesting flavour to salads. Other seeds

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BLADE RUNNER 2049 DIRECTED BY: DENIS VILLENEUVE STARRING: RYAN GOSLING, ROBIN WRIGHT, HARRISON FORD, ANA DE ARMAS, SYLVIA HOEKS, JARED LETO

CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 164 MINS was extremely apprehensive when I first heard of plans for a Blade Runner sequel. I, like many others, consider Ridley Scott’s original film to be a piece of sublime cinematic science fiction perfection whose influence permeates much of the sci-fi produced since its release in 1982.

The prospect of a sequel seemed to me merely indicative of Hollywood’s dearth of original ideas and its frantic compulsion to remake, reboot, spin off or franchise every beloved intellectual property within an inch of their lives.

My fears of an impending travesty or hack-job were considerably allayed, however, when I heard that Denis Villeneuve was attached as director. To my mind, Villeneuve has yet to make a less than excellent film and with last year’s ‘Arrival’ proved his aptitude for slick, smart and emotionally affecting sci-fi.

And so, I’m pleased to report that Blade Runner 2049 not only meets but also surpasses the high hopes one would have for such a project. This new film is tonally of a piece with its predecessor while riffing on and expanding its fantastically realised dystopian vision.

Tonally of a piece with its predecessor, whilst expanding its fantastically realised dystopian vision

Set thirty years after the events of the first film, Blade Runner 2049 again concerns itself with ‘replicants’, the genetically engineered artificial lifeforms originally developed by the Tyrell corporation to essentially act as slave labour on off-world colonies. The Nexus 6 models (memorably played by Rutger Hauer and Daryl Hannah in the original film) with their limited lifespan have been phased out and newer, more compliant versions with increased longevity have been introduced by creepy tech titan Niander Wallace (Jared Leto).

Although replicant technology has advanced in the intervening decades, they do still have a tendency to go rogue every once in a while and so the specialist policing force (Blade Runners) tasked with tracking down and ‘retiring’ wayward ‘skin jobs’ remains in operation.

One such agent is K (Ryan Gosling) who performs his duties with a jaded detachment that recalls Harrison Ford’s laconic Deckard from the first movie. An interesting twist (and, I don’t consider this a spoiler as it’s revealed within the film’s first five minutes) is that K himself is a replicant! So, there’s none of the ‘is he or isn’t he’ speculation that still swirls around Ford’s character.

K is an isolated figure; his mechanical otherness makes his human colleagues uncomfortable and he’s regarded as a traitor by his own kind. His only meaningful relationship is with Joi (Ana De Armas) a holographic AI companion with whom he plays out a pantomime of domestic bliss.

While on the job, K stumbles upon a discovery that threatens to blow the lid

off what is understood about humanity’s relationship with replicants and sends him on a journey into his own past and in search of Rick Deckard who might provide the key to the mystery.

Villeneuve has done an outstanding job building on and expanding to epic proportions the mesmerising future world Ridley Scott presented us with 35 years ago. It revisits the

central themes of the original Blade Runner; the nature of humanity, the complicated ethics of the godlike creation of artificial life and the relationship between memory and identity, while finding something new to say about them.

I do feel that the film has been somewhat miss-sold as a sci-fi actioner, a presumption that’s likely to have many viewers feeling frustrated. I’m not going to sugarcoat it; it would be equally misleading to say that the film is so engrossing that one hardly notices the two and three quarter hours running time. Blade Runner 2049 is a long movie and it feels that way. The action is sparse, the pacing languid and unhurried.

Not a great deal actually happens and it takes its sweet time about it.

It’s a film that has already seemed to divide audiences; inspiring awe in some and exasperation and consternation in others. I would have to say I’m in the former camp.

Yes, it’s long and slow but gloriously so. It’s a sensual experience one relishes the time to luxuriate in; the Hans Zimmer score ramps up the atmospherics while paying tribute to the original’s musical motifs and the work of master cinematographer Roger Deakins has never been more striking. I’ve no doubt it will come to be regarded as the most visually stunning film of the decade.

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Musicians Vs Cancer Present: Leeds!

Leeds! Leeds! ocal charity Musicians Vs Cancer has enlisted the help of some of Leeds’ hottest up and coming indie bands and artists for a compilation album showcasing the fantastic homegrown talent and musical diversity the city has to offer.

Truly a collection the people of Leeds can be proud of; there’s the soulful, Bruno Mars influenced stylings of Citrus Heights and Edgar Duke, while Red Light Revival and Hannah Trigwell offer up wistful Americana. New Terminal Boy and The Elephant Trees show that Leeds retains its alternative-rock edge and traditional indie fans will find much to like in Young Amphibians and The Dangerhounds. Those who like their indierock big and rousing are likely to thrill to

Classical Platform, a monthly event at HEART on Bennett Road in Headingley, is now in its fourth season. Its aim is to give performers an opportunity to play in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. It is a perfect place to hear live music, whilst indulging in a glass of wine, or tea and cake.

Neon Dolls and The Brazen, offering huge anthems for the masses.

50% of the profits from this release will go to support cancer research. It is available from all good digital retailers from 6th November. It is also available from the bandcamp page: http://musiciansvscancer. bandcamp.com

Clare Teal: The First Ladies of Swing & Beyond ward winning singer Clare Teal and her Mini Big Band are coming to King’s Hall, Ilkley, on Friday 10th November.

Clare’s concerts are renowned for their energetic exuberance. The rich, jazz infused repertoire explores timeless classics by the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 years, and celebrates giants of the Great American and British Songbooks, as well as contemporary songwriters, and Clare’s

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own compositions.

She choses fabulous songs from the likes of Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Tim Rice, honours the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson and Peggy Lee, and includes a selection of material from her latest album.

Tickets (£20 - £27) are available from 01943 602 319 and the show starts at 7:30pm. www.clareteal.co.uk

Over the last three seasons Classical Platform has showcased pianists, string quartets, singers, Indian musicians, classical guitarists, saxophone and clarinet ensembles, contemporary music groups and a string octet. A typical evening will feature three or four groups, each playing for about 20 minutes.

Since its inception Classical Platform has been embraced by Leeds’ musical learning communities – ArtForms (Leeds City Council’s Music Service) donated a grand piano, Leeds College of Music actively encourages both part and full time students to get involved, and the University of Leeds School of Music has developed an ongoing partnership with HEART. Classical Platform is held on the last Wednesday of each month during term time, starting at 7.30pm, tickets £6/ £3 with NUS card, under 18s free. Details of who is playing can be found on Facebook and the HEART website.

If you’d like to play, email events@ heartcentre.org.uk

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The Yorkshire Games Festival returns to the National Science & Media Museum, Bradford, from 8th – 12th November, showcasing some of the greatest talent and titles from across the videogames spectrum, as well as providing gamers and budding game makers unrivalled access to the industry.

such as ‘Uncharted 3’, ‘Uncharted 4’ and ‘The Last of Us’.

Composer/musician David Wise has been producing game soundtracks since 1987. He will discuss some of his most famous works and give advice to any musicians interested in making soundtracks for videogames.

Kieran Crimmins and James Svensson from Criterion Games will host a session on their development work as Art Director and Producer for Electronic Arts’ ‘Star Wars Battlefront VR Mission’.

Other guests include indie developers Phil Duncan and Oli DeVine, aka Ghost Town Games, whose debut game ‘Overcooked’ recently won the BAFTA for Best Family Game and Best British Game.

Let’s Play! 11th/ 12th November

Schools Day: 8th November The Festival kicks off with a day dedicated to school groups featuring special talks, workshops and activities covering all the elements that make a great game, from coding to storytelling and design.

Booking details: www. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/ learning

Delegate Programme: 9th/10th November An insight into the UK-based studio responsible for some of the most iconic games in recent memory.

Arthur Parsons, Head of Design at TT Games, discusses his role on various titles in the LEGO videogame

franchise, and delves into the making of his current game, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2, scheduled to launch on 17th November.

Tracy Spaight, director of Special Projects at Wargaming.net will be talking about bringing history alive through gaming.

Frontier Developments’ Louise McLennan and Sebastian Hickey will reveal all about the development of BAFTA nominated ‘Elite Dangerous’ - the latest version of the legendary space combat and trading game.

Iki Ikram, the award-winning VFX Artist who started his career more than 25 years ago at Bradford College, will be giving the festival’s keynote presentation on his work at Naughty Dog and how visual effects were used to build an impactful narrative in games

Let’s Play! gaming weekend has a host of activities designed for families and gamers of all ages, including the Yorkshire Games Showcase, bringing the best in new and under-the-radar titles. Creative England’s GamesLab Leeds programme will offer advice and demonstrate some of the projects they have funded.

The Museum also welcomes back the Impact Gamers LiVE! show to Pictureville Cinema (Saturday – tickets £2/£3). It takes audience participation to a new level, inspiring children to get involved in games and coding.

‘WiFi Wars’, a live comedy game show is another key attraction, hosted by comedian and videogame pundit Steve McNeil, presenter of Challenge TV’s Videogame Nation. It connects everyone in the audience via their smartphone or tablet to compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges.

Ticketed events are now on sale via www.scienceandmediamuseum.org. uk/yorkshiregamesfestival

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Uri Caine Thu 2 Nov, Howard Assembly

Room, £17.60. New York-based pianist specialising in uniting the classics & jazz.

Slamboree Fri 3 Nov, Brudenell 15.95. Bass-

driven beats with live guitars, percussion, brass, pyrotechnics & performance. The genres bounce around breakbeat, dubstep, drum & bass, dub, techno & electro fused with balkan, folk, & ‘gypsy’ flavours.

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Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums.

Gurr Sun 12 Nov, The Library, £7.70. Garage pop band that sounds like a trashy 60s girl group meshed with poppy vocals.

Tank & The Bangas Mon 13 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £10. Soul, R&B, Hip Hop & Spoken Word combined with New Orleans band.

Pete Ivatts 14 Nov, 8pm at HEART

Caution Collective Fri 3 Nov, Seven Arts £8 £12. Some of the city’s best singer/songwriters performing acoustic soul, R&B.

Headingley. Singer/ songwriter - mix of English folk & Country. £3/ £5

Limehouse Lizzy Sat 4 Nov, Brudenell,

£20. Captain Beefheart’s wildly influential, seminal band, re-visiting classic Beefheart tunes with renewed fervour.

£14.30 Renowned for action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show & keeping the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott & Thin Lizzy alive.

Bangla Music Festival Sun 5 Nov, Seven Arts,

£10. Showcasing Bengali semi-classical & modern Bengali songs

Inkwell Jazz Jam Sun 5 Nov, Inkwell,1:30pm, £5 - £7.

Dinosaur Pile-Up Mon 6 Nov, Brudenell, £11.

Leeds rock three-piece knocking out heavy, grunge-influenced riffs.

Jean Watson Sextet 7 Nov, 8pm HEART

Headingley. Special guest Ed Jones.

Standards from the American Songbook. £3/ £5

Lefty Scum: Josie Long, Grace Petrie, Jonny & The Baptists Wed 8 Nov,

The Magic Band Tue 14 Nov, Irish Centre,

Run The Jewels Wed 15 Nov, O2 Academy, £32.45. Progressive, hip-hop duo consisting of emcee/ producer El-P & emcee Killer Mike.

Also appearing: Danny Brown Pharoah Sanders Thu 16 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall, £27.50. One of the most distinctive saxophone sounds in jazz, having made his name with John Coltrane’s spiritually-driven expressionistic ensembles of the mid-60s.

Baluji Shrivastav OBE Fri 17 Nov, Seven

Arts, £8 - £40 Sitar-player mixing Jazz & Oriental music. Also appearing: Bhupinder Singh Chaggar

Marika Hackman Fri 17 Nov, The Wardrobe,

Jim White Tue 21 Nov, Brudenell, £14.30 From the Florida swamps come gothic tales dressed in blues & alt-country rock.

Birds & Beasts 21 Nov, 8pm at HEART Headingley. The band uses its love of animals to inform its distinctive voice. £3/ £5

Rick Neale + Richard Petch Wed 22 Nov, 8pm at HEART Headingley. £7.

Average White Band Wed 22 Nov, Irish

Centre, £22. The sounds of ‘60s Detroit & Philadelphia continue to inspire this Scottish band.

Arun Ghosh Quintet Thu 23 Nov, Seven Arts, £5 - £16. Indo-Jazz group rocking urban beats & the passion of punk.

The New Roots Club: The Hokum Hotshots + Dave Speight Fri 24 Nov, New Headingley Club. Roots, folk-blues & country.

Songs of Shane McGowan Fri 24 Nov, 8pm

at Seven, Chapel Allerton. £10. Brothers Johnny & Mick Cronin play a special show for Leeds Gathering.

High & Lonesome Sat 25 Nov,

Brudenell,12:30pm, £16.50. All-day country/ alt-folk festival featuring: John Smith, Josh Rouse, William The Conqueror

Thabo Sat 25 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall,

£12.10. Enigmatic alt-folk.

£9.35. Acoustic soul star playing deep soul with a nod towards the classics.

Irish Traditional Music Evening Sat 18 Nov,

Kate Peters Septet Sat 25 Nov, 7.30pm

7pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Ln, Fiddle player Matt Tighe’s CD Launch £PWYF

Granny’s Attic: Cohen BraithwaiteKilcoyne, George Sansome, Lewis Wood

Sat 18 Nov, Headingley HEART. £8. Folk trio who play the tradition with verve, energy & their own inimitable style.

at HEART Headingley. £10/£6. Versatile vocalist who performs everything from Dance Music to Jazz & Musical Theatre.

Tom Russell Sun 26 Nov, Brudenell Social Club, £20. Regarded by many as one of the greatest living folk-country singers, like Johnny Cash, Jim Harrison & Charles Bukowski rolled into one

Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel Fri 10 Nov, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. £12. Combination of Hawaiian-inspired jazz, folk & pop

Black Lips Sun 19 Nov, Brudenell, £14.30.

New Music Collective Mon 27 Nov, Leeds

Black Moth Fri 10 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall,

£13.75. Simon Raymonde collaborates with drummer Richie Thomas. Expansive & diverse spellcasting, from facets of soul to dreamier invocations.

The Wardrobe, £14. Music! Comedy!

Revolutionary socialism! A riotous evening (Artists may be subject to change).

Jazz Leeds - Christine Tobin Sings Leonard Cohen Thu 9 Nov, Seven Arts, £5 - £18 Irish-

born singer becoming an international figure on the jazz scene.

£9.90. A fusion of proto-punk, 90s grunge & stoner rock with a dark, goth-metal edge.

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Sat 11 Nov, The Carriageworks. £19 / £17 / £12 (U-18).

Famed for frenzied live shows & genretwisting style.

Lost Horizons Mon 20 Nov, Brudenell,

College of Music, £8.80. An amplified crossover ensemble of mixed instruments, often using electronics.

Folly 28 Nov, 8pm at HEART Headingley.

Americana inspired guitar playing & jazzy, soulful vocals create an easy smooth sound. £3/ £5

Bangla Music Festival Returns to Seven Arts The event charts the evolution of Bangla

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he critically acclaimed threemonth long Bangali music festival returns to Seven Arts on Sunday 5th November, showcases Bangla Music and its spectacular range through top performances.

The event charts the evolution of Bangla music from ancient CharjyaPod, folk, Kirton, Toppa, to Poncho-Kobi and Modern Bangla. Leading singers from around the UK will be performing and Pt Biplab Bhattacharyya, one of the finest Tabla players of his generation, will accompany the vocalists.

Among the artists appearing are Leeds-based singer and prominent interpreter of Bengali semi-classical music, Sumana Basu and young Tagore singer Rishi Banerjee, with Amith Dey providing keyboard accompaniment.

The festival is organised by Saudha, a Leeds-based arts organisation and one of the leading Indian classical music promoters of the country.

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Aphasia often occurs when people have had a stroke or brain injury that damages the communications centre of the brain and affects speech and the ability to communicate. With the help of trained volunteers, Speak with IT uses computer therapy programmes to assist speech recovery, supplementing the work of speech and language therapists and other stroke charities, such as Stoke Association.

James Major, Charity Manager. “We aim to pair someone with Aphasia with a volunteer who lives locally within one month. The volunteer will meet with clients in their own homes on average of once a month for an hour and a half. It is a fairly flexible volunteering opportunity and the time commitment from volunteers is relatively low.”

The charity is now seeking to expand its operations and support more people with Aphasia in North Leeds. In order to achieve this, it must recruit more volunteers.

“We currently have around 30 volunteers working for the charity, four of whom are in Leeds”, said James. “Our volunteers come from all walks of life and the work they do to support people to regain their speech is incredible.”

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Wristband Challenge Gets Primary School Froebelian Judged Children Moving as ‘Excellent’

rimary schools across Leeds have launched a new competitive wristband challenge in partnership with Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Active Schools, which aims to boost pupils’ motivation for physical activity.

New government recommendations encourage primary schools to provide 30 minutes of physical activity a day towards a daily target of 60 minutes.

This scheme will see pupils earning bronze, silver and gold wristbands as they smash their targets over the course of the school year. Physical activity includes all forms of activity that increase the heart rate, such as walking, active play, cycling and sports.

As well as increasing activity levels, it also hopes to get pupils to change their habits and improve their general fitness and wellbeing. After two weeks of meeting the 30-minute target every day, children will earn a certificate. At the half-term mark, they are awarded a bronze wristband; an additional full term gets them a silver wristband; and pupils who commit to the challenge for the full school year will win a gold wristband.

Paul Ogilvie, a Senior PE Consultant in the Carnegie School of Education at Leeds Beckett, developed the 30:30 Physical Activity Wristband project in consultation with young people, teachers and PE experts.

“Too many young people have lifestyles that encourages sedentary behaviour and poor dietary habits that can contribute to poor health and fitness levels”, said Paul. “It is hoped that our ‘30:30 Physical Activity Wristband’ scheme will motivate young people to make choices that increase their activity levels. If they play on their bikes for longer, jump off the sofa to participate in active play or choose to walk to school instead of being driven, then the project will be deemed a success.

“Our ambition is that young people will be motivated to earn these prizes through choosing to be more physically active. We hope that young people will wear their wristbands with pride and that this will be recognisable across the city.”

Schools will complete a simple data collection sheet to keep track of pupils’ physical activity levels and provide an insight into what motivates pupils to change their activity habits.

The Froebelian School in Horsforth was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate recently and was judged to be ‘excellent’.

Founded in 1913 by Miss L. Hoe, the school was named after the influential German educationalist Freidrich Froebel, who pioneered early years’ learning, and the school still follows this tradition, educating children from the age of three.

The inspection focused on the quality of pupils’ academic achievements, and their personal development.

“The inspectors accurately captured the essence of Froebelian in their narrative and were struck by the children’s high levels of academic performance, their attitudes to learning and the quality, breadth and depth of their personal development”, said Head teacher Catherine Dodds.

“We are incredibly proud of our pupils and the report is an absolute credit to them.”

Teacher Inspires Pupils to Raise Further Funds for NSPCC aul Hooson, a teacher at Westbrook Lane Primary in Horsforth, recently ran the Berlin Marathon in four hours 28 minutes and 42 seconds and raised an incredible £1,168.90 for NSPCC. The pupils at Westbrook Lane were so impressed that they set themselves the task of completing sponsored circuits during their PE lessons and raised a further £1,553.18 bringing the grand total for NSPCC to £2,722.08!

“Everyone at Westbrook Lane is incredibly proud of Paul and his achievement”, said Amanda Turner, Head Teacher. “He persevered through injury, completed the Berlin marathon, and inspired the children.

“We are very proud too of the amount raised by the children and their families.

The NSPCC does crucial work supporting children in times of crisis, and protecting them from abuse. It also helps to educate children through workshops in schools and the quality resources it produces, enabling teachers to support children in an informed and sensitive way.”

If anyone has been inspired by Paul and the children at Westbrook Lane Primary and would like to organise their own fundraising event, please visit www. nspcc.org.uk

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Youth Film Festival Brings Free Screenings and Events to Leeds

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Accessibility and inclusivity are key aims with over half of the programme offered as audio-described, subtitled or autism-friendly.

Between 8th – 24th November Festival highlights at Leeds Town Hall include: young people, from age five • Special screening of ‘Captain Underpants’ with interactive talk from BBFC about the classification process; to 19, can enjoy a free, fun and • Interactive screening of ‘Matilda’ where audience members receive educational trip to the cinema a scratch card with ten encapsulated odours to open at points in the film; at the ‘Into Film’ Festival 2017. • Screening of Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’ followed by he festival has numerous specialist events and screenings across the Leeds area, supporting educational development through film. Open to schools, colleges, youth leaders and home educators the Festival uses the magic of film to engage young minds in a broad range of topics.

Mental health, anti-bullying and the environment will be key themes.

educational talk from Magic Light Pictures on the animation process.

There will be an autism-friendly screening of ‘Ballerina’ at Showcase Leeds, and ‘A Monster Calls’ will also be shown here. Other screenings include: ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, ‘Hidden Figures’, and ‘Victoria & Abdul’ at Vue Leeds The Light; ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’ at Everyman; and ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’, ‘Lego Ninjago’ and’ Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ at The Hyde Park Picture House.

Screenings are curated into six themes: Activate, Effecting Change; Let’s Play; No Borders, No Boundaries; Generation Z; History in Action; and Thriller (supporting the BFI’s blockbuster Autumn season). Chosen with educators in mind they are supported by various educational resources featuring discussion questions, review starters and extension activities for use on the day and in the classroom. Many of the resources are in PowerPoint format so teachers can adapt them to suit the needs of their students.

Free tickets for all screenings and events can be booked at www.intofilm.org/events/festival

‘Light it Up’: RJC Dance Youth Provision Christmas Show RJC Dance Youth Provision will present its annual extravaganza, at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 98 Chapeltown Road, LS7 4BH on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December from 7:30 – 9:30pm.

In this festive spectacle, choreography, spoken word and performance will usher in the Christmas spirit of celebration and merriment.

Tickets (£7/ £5/ Family Friday Ticket £20 – 2x adults, 2x children) available from RJC Dance, The Mandela Centre LS7 3HY from 1st November. For any further information, contact RJC Dance on 0113 239 2040 or visit www.rjcdance.org.uk

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Community Notices ACTIVE Adel War Memorial Association Snooker Section Church Lane, Adel.

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation Running Club meets Mon, 5.30pm

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Bramhope Table Tennis Club meets Mon, 8 – 10pm & Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm at Bramhope Village Hall (Robert Craven Hall), Old Lane. Bramhope LS16 9AZ. New members, all abilities, welcome. Details:

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Abbey Grange Winter Fair Sat 18 Nov, 12.30 - 2.30pm, at the school on Butcher Hill, LS16 5EA. Hamper raffle, silent auction, tombolas, Christmas gift stalls, games, beat the goalie, & archery (back by popular demand!).

Bramhope Arts Club meets Mon

Book & Jigsaw Sale 18 Nov 10am –

Three tables available most afternoons & evenings, 7 days a week. Details: Dave

Stewart 203 7447

Cookridge Rambling Club leaves

Cookridge Village Hall car park Sun 9.30am. Walks 6/8 miles. Transport can be provided. New members welcome.

Details: Sandra 261 9732, cookridge. ramblers@outlook.com

Leeds University Staff Walking Club

organises country walks (5-14 miles) every weekend. Everyone welcome. Details:

David Shaw 285 7480, d.c.shaw@ leeds.ac.uk.

Meanwood Boxing Club Boxing &

fitness classes Mon, Tues, Thurs. Juniors (9 – 16) 5.30 – 6.30pm £1; Seniors (17+) 6.30 – 7.30pm £2. Prince Philips Community Centre, Scott Hall Ave. LS7 2HJ. Details: Head Coach Wayne

Cunningham 07784 998799, www. meanwoodboxing.com Pudsey & District Rambling Club

Walks of 5 -10 miles every Sun & alt Thurs. New members welcome in this friendly, long established club which has members from all around North Leeds.

Annual membership £8 – try before you join. Details: Ian Smith 01943 865351,

treasurer@pudsey-ramblers.co.uk

Table Tennis at HEART (Bennett Rd,

Headingley) Sessions every Mon, 7 – 9pm.

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. All abilities welcome. No need to book. Just turn up. Cost: £5 - 2 hours; £3 -1 hour (£3/£2 – U-18s). Young people welcome, U-16 shuold be accompanied by an adult.

Details: Liz Jeffery 07904 297561

outside Yorkshire Cricket Centre. Sessions are fun & social. All abilities welcome. Led by qualified run leaders. Details: beth.

7.30pm at Robert Craven Hall, Old Lane.

Drawing, watercolour, oils or acrylics – its all waiting for you to explore. Details: Jeff

Wormald 01423 508867

Brush & Palette meets Thurs, 1 – 4pm at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. For anyone who would like to bring their materials & paint with others. Any ability.

Details: Paul 230 1061, Lorraine 267 0352

Guiseley Art Club Exhibition Sat 4 (10.30am – 4.30pm) & Sun 5 (12 – 4pm) Nov at Methodist Church Hall, Oxford Rd, Guiseley, LS20 9EP. Homemade refreshments, crafts, cards & hundreds of paintings to suit every taste & budget.

Percentage of sales to local scout group.

Details: www.guiseleyartclub.co.uk Horsforth Art Society meets Wed,

7.30pm at The Studio, 15 Back Ln, LS18 4RF, for drawing, painting, demonstrations, workshops & exhibitions.

New members welcome. Details: 2688231,

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Life Drawing at Otley Cricket Club.

Friendly & informal group who draw from live model, male & female. Bring own materials, no tutor. Cost £6-£8, depending on numbers. Details: Anne-Marie 07427

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Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 1.45 – 4pm at Methodist Community Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. 14 Nov: Charcoal & watercolour demonstration

by Barrie Claughton; 28 Nov: Practical workshop in charcoal & watercolour.

12.30pm at Cookridge Methodist Church

Coffee Morning Sat 25 Nov, 10.30am – 12 noon at Cookridge Village Hall. Raffle, cakes, tombola & other stalls. Adm £1.

Free Afternoon Tea 2nd Wed each

month at Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Rd. Meet new friends & chat over tea & cake in stunning historic building. Details: linda@

leftbankleeds.org.uk

Headingley Methodist Church Annual Christmas Fair (opp Arndale Centre) Sat

9 Dec, 10am – 12.30pm. Cakes, gifts, cards, crafts, chocolate tombola, raffle Traidcraft, books, bric-a-brac, & delicious homemade refreshments.

Horsforth Farmers’ Market Sat 4 Nov

9.30am – 12.30pm, St Margaret’s Primary School Car Park, Town St. Sponsored by Horsforth Churches Together. Details: 258

3521, www.horsforthchurchestogether. blck.co.uk Leeds Feline Friends Chistmas Fair

Sat 25 Nov, 11am - 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley, LS16 5JT. Lots of stalls & delicious refreshments.

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel & District Horticultural Society

meets 2nd Mon (Sept – May), 7.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane.

New members welcome. Details: Mrs Tarn

Everett 261 3095

Aireborough Duplicate Bridge Club

(EBU member) meets Tues, 7pm at Rawdon Conservative Club. Join them for friendly competition. Details: 261 2139, beverley.

harfield@ntlworld.com Cookridge Gardening Club monthly

Wednesday talks, 7.30pm at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall, Tinshill Rd. 15 Nov: ‘Searching for the World’s largest Flower’; 13 Dec: ‘Sir Titus Salt’. Visitors £2 includes refreshments. Annual membership £10. Details: Katherine 267 1815, www.

cookridgegardenclub.btek.co.uk or facebook

Cookridge Methodist Community Film Society Films shown on giant screen

2nd Wed Oct – Apr, 7pm in Church Hall. 7 films @£20/ 5 films @£17. Details: Shirley

267 2464

Cookridge & Horsforth U3A meet

10.30am – noon at Cookridge Village Hall on 6 Nov; & at St Margaret’s Parish Centre, Horsforth on 20 Nov. Visiting speaker, refreshments & book exchange. £2. Visitors & new members welcome. 4 Dec: ‘Your U3A Entertains’ at Cookridge Village Hall. Details: www.

cookridgeandhorsforthu3a.wildapricot. org

Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society presents the comedy ‘Love’s a Luxury’ by Guy Paxton & Edward Hoile, 8 – 10 Nov, 7.30pm at Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane, LS16 7ER. Tickets (£7/£6) available on door or from 07714 954275

Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery Action Day Sat 4 Nov. Meet 10am in car

park opposite main entrance on A660 (no 1 & X84 buses). Tools, instructions, refreshments provided. Just turn up - old clothes etc. Details: Ann 216 0630

Horsforth in Bloom meets 1st Sat, 10am in Horsforth Museum. Anyone willing to help is welcome! Details: Facebook or

258 3521

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts Society

Talks, visits, study days. Meets 3rd Wed at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, LS6 4BP.

Details: 808 6313, www.leedsdfas.org. uk, secretary@leedsdfas.org.uk Leeds & Harrogate Social Club

Monthly Club Night 3rd Mon 8.30pm at The Toby Carvery (Queen’s Arms), Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton. Full

calendar of events – theatre, walks, badminton, films, meals, book groups.

Details: enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Leeds Hospital Alert Small group

campaigning for preservation of NHS. Next meetings: 16 Nov, 5 Dec at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: 278

5495, info@leedshospitalalert.org.uk

National Trust Association Leeds Tues 14 Nov, 10am ‘Leeds- Liverpool Canal’ with Alan Pugh. Adm £3; Tues 21 Nov, 10.15am – 12, Christmas Fair, £3; Thurs 7 Dec, 10.15am Christmas Coffee Morning. adm £5. All at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Details: Phil McShane 225 1166, committee1@ntleeds.org.uk or admin.info@leedsnt.org.uk

Welsh Society Autumn programme has started with Welsh lessons to suit all levels, plus a varied entertainment programme.

Details: 269 4268 & 286 8660

62 White Rose Speakers Club meets every 2nd & 4th Mon, 7.30pm at Horsforth Museum, LS18 5JB. Helping people improve their public speaking skills, boost their self-confidence & have fun. Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline 269 3542

MUSIC Fading Cells 4-piece electro-acoustic

ukulele combo offers free easy listening/ sing-a-long entertainment with wellknown pop tunes from 60s onwards, for charity work, fundraising etc. Details: Bob

Bond 07800 982156, baldeaglejones. bj@gmail.com Folk Fiddle Group meets Thurs 7pm

Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, LS2 9BN. Welcomes new members on any instruments, especially violinists.

No previous folk experience necessary.

Details: Iveta 07547 112171, www. leedsfolkfiddlegroup.co.uk

Horsforth Choral Society rehearses

Mon 7.30pm in St Margaret’s Parish Centre. Next concert 14 Nov, 7.30pm in St

Community Notices Margaret’s Church. Details: 0785 4079 418, info@horsforthchoralsociety.co.uk

Leeds Haydn Players Concert 18 Nov,

7.30pm South Parade Baptist Church, Headingley. Tickets £10 on door or see www.leedshaydnplayers.org.uk

Leeds People’s Choir meets Wed, 7.30

- 9pm, at Swarthmore Centre, Woodhouse Sq. Sunging songs of joy, peace, struggle, liberation from around the world. Open to anyone who enjoys singing. Details: Ruth

Bell 07984 352157, sruthbell@gmail. com, www.leedspeopleschoir.co.uk

SENIORS Coffee Shop Tues, 10 – 12 noon at

Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Delicious coffee/ tea, toasted teacakes & scones.

Don’t Act Your Age a social

improvisation group for the over 50s, meets Tues 10.45am – 12.45pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. No experience necessary. £6 per session. Details: Ron

266 7722

Headingley Methodist Luncheon Club Tues, 12 noon, side entrance on Chapel St LS6 3HZ. Meals to be ordered in advance from 275 5615/ 275 1592 or 257 6547. £5 for two courses + tea or coffee.

Meeting Point Thurs, 2 – 4pm at

Bramhope Methodist Church. Run in conjunction with OPAL - £2 entry.

Speakers, activities, trips out, refreshments & companionship for older people.

Details: OPAL on 261 9103

Sequence Tea Dancing Mon, 2 – 4pm

at Bramhope Methodist Church Hall.

Refreshments & raffle prizes. You don’t need a partner, just enthusiasm. Details:

267 9802

Sporting Memories Thurs 11am – 12

noon at The Tiled Hall Café Central Library. Listen to & share Sporting Memories with older sports fans.

Tapping into passions for sport helps people connect with others & their past, reawakening positive emotions that otherwise remain hidden. Details: Megan

07769 178998.

SUPPORT

STEP (Supporting The Elderly People) 244 Queenswood Dr. LS6 3ND. For people over 60 & living in West Park/ Far Headingley. Open Mon-Thurs, 10am – 3pm. Drop in & see what they do. Details:

Leeds Coeliac Group Advice & support

275 7988, step.2.step@btonnect.com

SPIRITUAL Horsforth Churches Together meet 8

Nov, 7.30pm in Grove Methodist Church.

Details: 258 35218, www.horsforthchurchestogether.btck. co.uk Meditation for the World Every 3rd

Sun, free drop in group sessions, 6.30 – 7.30pm Roundhay Room, Weetwood Hall Conference Centre, Otley Rd, LS16 5PS. Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations.

Details: 275 7727, leeds@ uk.brahmakumaris.org

to those medically diagnosed with Coeliac disease & who have to follow a strict gluten free diet. Details: 07462 327287, Leeds.

coeliac@gmail.com

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-

judgmental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245

6789 or 116 123, www.samaritans.org/ branches/samaritans-leeds

Parkinson’s UK Leeds provides support for all affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Forthcoming events: Wed 8 Nov, 2pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Patrick Bourne talks about Old Leeds; Wed 13 Dec: Festive Lunch Weetwood Hall Otley Rd.

Details: Carol cookcarolann55@gmail. com, Harry hsut31@ntlworld.com

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients.

Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified Phase 4 instructors. Details:

07949 307955, wghcardiacclub@gmail. com, www.wharfedalecardiacclub.org. uk

TALKS Annual Priestley Lecture Thurs 23 Nov, 7pm at Mill Hill Chapel, Prof Jonathan Powers presents ‘Erasmus Darwin’. All welcome. Details: www.leedsphilandlit. org.uk/events.html

Café Scientifique Headingley Mon 13

Nov, 7.30pm New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. LS6 3BG. Linda Jenkinson will give ‘The Birder’s Eye View of Bird Biology’ Learn about how birds sing, what happens during & after the breeding season, & how technology is opening up a new world of discovery. £3. Details: www.

headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk/ cafe-scientifique

Forum 2000 meets Wed, 10am - noon Grove Centre, New St, Horsforth, for speaker & discussion. £2. 1 Nov: Giles Blackburne presents ‘China on Our Doorstep’; 8 Nov: Ben Cleverley on

64 ‘Inventing the Future’; 15 Nov: Rachael Unsworth on ‘Reading the Urban Landscape’; 22 Nov: Des Hurley on ‘Untold Stories’ of the Irish Community in Leeds; 29 Nov: Uell Kennedy on ‘The History of Tartan’. Details: 258 3521/ https:/

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Leeds Geological Association meets

Thurs 9 Nov, 7.15pm in Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University for a lecture by Dr Andy Farrant, British Geological Survey, on ‘Geological Mapping of the Chalk Aquifer: A hydrological case study from the Yorkshire Wolds’. Visitors welcome.

Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

Yorkshire Historical & Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat

11 Nov, 11am at Swarthmore, 2 – 7, Woodhouse Sq. LS3 1AD – a lecture entitled ‘Victoria Cross Holders of Leeds’

by Jacki & Bob Lawrence. Visitors welcome

WOMEN’S GROUPS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets

monthly at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, off Moor Rd. Far Headingley, 12.30pm for lunch & talk. 1 Nov: AGM & ‘What Did the Romans Ever Do for Yorkshire?’ with Gillian Hovell. Details: Mrs Muriel

Huntley 230 1584

Horsforth WI meets monthly, 7.30pm in St. James’ Parish Centre, Low Lane, Horsforth. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club meets

1st Thurs, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. 2 Nov: ‘What is Oxfam’ with Pauline Neale. Details: Joan

McShane 225 1166

Community Notices Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, 92 Green Rd, LS6 4LD. All welcome.

Soroptimist International of Leeds

meets 2nd Mon, 7.30pm at Weetwood Hall Hotel, LS16 5PS. Visitors welcome. www. sigbi.org/leeds/

Tuesday Club Ladies’ Lunch Group Meets last Tues of month, 11.30am at Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd. LS6 2EQ. 12.30pm lunch, followed by talk.

Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437

MISC/ EVENTS Adel St John the Baptist Primary School Bonfire Extravaganza Sat 4

Nov from 5pm. Bonfire, firework display, hot food, bouncy castle & refreshments.

Tickets on sale outside school gates 3.15 – 3.30pm 30 Oct – 2 Nov, & also on the night.

Christmas Food Fayre Fri 10 Nov, 10am-4pm at Crag House Farm, home of Caring for Life, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Free entry. Meet local food suppliers who are proud of their Yorkshire products. Tastings throughout day. Pick up some Christmas gifts. Details: 230 3618, www.craghousefarm.com

Christmas Tree Festival Sat 2 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm at Cookridge Methodist Church. Come & see the trees decorated by groups from the community. There will also be stalls, games & crafts for all ages.

Refreshments. Entry free.

Family Dining at Crag House Farm

Fridays 15 – 22 Dec, 7pm at home of Caring for Life, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Special Christmas family dining with balloon artist & magician. 2 courses £17 adults/ £12 children. Booking essential

Details: 230 3618 www.craghousefarm. com

Big Quiz & Raffle 3 Nov, 7pm at Cookridge Hall Health & Fitness Club, (LS16 7NL). £5 per person. Just turn up & pay on the night. Teams max 6. In aid of Cancer Research UK. Details: Kirstie

Films at HEART (Bennett Rd, Headingley) Independent films from around the world 2nd Tues. 8pm. Tickets on door £6/£5/£4. All welcome. www. facebook.com/FilmsAtHeart

Board Games Night 1st Wed, 7 – 11pm

Need a Speaker/Event for Your Group? The Friends of

Carols by Candlelight at Crag House Farm Sat 2 Dec (Salvation Army Brass

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Lewis 07754 344370

at The Abbey Inn Horsforth 99 Pollard Ln LS13 1EQ. Free entry.

Band), 9 & 16 Dec (Vocal Assembly Choir) 7pm at home of Caring for Life, Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, LS16 7NH. Carols & Christmas dining. 3 course meal £28.50.

Booking essential. Details: 230 3618

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Lawnswood Cemetery can provide a speaker on the Cemetery or walk leaders. Details: Ann 216 0630,

Otley Christmas Tree Festival Wed 6

Dec (12 – 6pm) + 7 – 9 Dec 10am-6pm at Otley Parish Church, Kirkgate. 40 trees beautifully decorated by local charities & community groups. Free entry with bucket collection by charities.

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