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There’s still a lot going on though - The Royal Armouries presents Tudor power and glory in a new exhibition; Opera North and Leeds Playhouse are collaborating again with ‘A Little Night Music’; and

Resonance is back offering time, space and resources to professional artists from BAME backgrounds.

In addition, The Freemasons are inviting new members to their Lodge in Headingley; Forward Leeds is celebrating its most successful year; York Gate Garden reopens with a new Mediterranean garden; and tutti frutti explores the wonders and benefits of sleep for children.

Here’s hoping we get beyond the pandemic very soon! In the meantime, don’t forget to send us your news and notices for May by 3rd April/ 14th April for advertising (1st/12th May for June edition).

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13 16 21 25 32 34 36 40 13 Yvette Cooper Celebrates the Power of Women’s Voices

32 Wade’s Open Spaces Provide ‘Leeds Natural Health Service’

Talking about the women who had inspired her latest book at GSAL

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16 Leeds Conductors’ Competition

34 Forward Leeds Records Most Successful Year to Date

Offering transformative opportunities for young British conductors after an eleven year break.

21 Resonance Opera North’s Residency Scheme for BAME Music-Makers Returns

25 New Garden and Other Exciting Developments at York Gate

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36 A Change of Name and a New Show!

City Varieties Youth Theatre becomes Leeds Grand Youth Theatre.

40 Sweet Dreams’ - A Dreamy Show Exploring the Wonders of Sleep

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Life&Style Jay Rayner Considers Our Fascination with ‘Last Suppers’

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0113 293 4304 Restaurant critic Jay Rayner will be dropping in to The Carriageworks Theatre on Thursday 16th April with his new show ‘My Last Supper: One Meal, A Lifetime in the Making’, based on his book of the same name. Imagine you are about to die. You have one meal left. What are you going to have?

Jay has been asked this question so often that he decided to investigate the concept of ‘The Last Supper’. In this barnstorming new show he tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table: how he was introduced to oysters by his late mother; almost burnt down a hotel because of his love for snails in bubbling garlic butter; and the many ways the mighty pig has fed him over the years. Plus, he’ll get the audience to design their own last meal.

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Jay Rayner is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. He has written on everything from crime and politics, cinema and theatre, to the visual arts, but is best known as the restaurant critic for the Observer. In 2018 he was named Restaurant Writer of The Year in the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards. He performs all over the country, both with his one man shows and as a pianist with his jazz ensemble. He is a regular on British television, where he is familiar as a judge on MasterChef and, since 2012 has been the chair of BBC Radio 4’s food panel show The Kitchen Cabinet.

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Life&Style They Lived In Leeds

By Eveleigh Bradford WILSON ARMISTEAD (1819 – 1868) Anti-Slavery Campaigner and Writer There’s a unique entry in the census returns for Leeds in March 1851 for two ‘fugitive slaves’, on the run from the USA, who were staying that night with Wilson Armistead, a Leeds merchant living in Woodhouse.

His household was otherwise conventional – wife, three small children, mother-in-law, three servants – but this extraordinary entry made the headlines, highlighting the shameful continued oppression and persecution of slaves in the so-called ‘land of the free’. Here was the cause to which Wilson Armistead was to devote his life and energies. His campaigning work put Leeds at the forefront of the abolition movement.

What motivated him? He was a Quaker, born at Water Lodge close to the Quaker settlement in Water Lane, south of the river. His father Joseph was partner in a family business there, making mustard and brushes, and dealing in seed and oils, which Wilson later took over.

From childhood he was devout, thoughtful, a fervent follower of traditional Quaker beliefs in equality and justice, particularly on behalf of the black slaves of America.

He contacted and exchanged ideas with the leaders of the anti-slavery movement here and in the US and began writing a series of memoirs of outstanding former slaves and their achievements.

In 1850 he visited America to get first-hand experience of conditions and meet the leaders of the abolition movement. He saw the impact of the new Fugitive Slave Act, which ferociously punished escaping slaves and anyone sheltering them. He heard the moving story of William and Ellen Craft’s desperate thousand-mile escape from cruel slavery: she (pale-skinned) dressed as a man, he as her servant. When they fled to Britain they told their story at public meetings around the country, including in Leeds where they stayed in Wilson Armistead’s home on that census night. They impressed their audiences with their dignity and eloquence.

He knew the power of the written word to persuade and influence, and collected material and support for a major work, published in 1848 when he was barely 30: A Tribute for the Negro: A vindication of the moral, intellectual and religious capabilities of the coloured portion of mankind with particular reference to the African race. It ran to over 560 pages, part argument and testimonials, part biographical, telling the emotive stories of former slaves, their achievements and their sufferings.

Almost a thousand people subscribed to its publication, including Queen Victoria.

Wilson Armistead’s numerous writings won powerful support, moral and financial, for his abolitionist crusade. In 1853 he set up and was the first president of the Leeds Antislavery Association. He invited eminent speakers to Leeds and was encouraged by visits from distinguished abolitionists like Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the influential best-seller Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In line with his beliefs the Association ran on egalitarian principles, with women playing an equal part in its running, including his wife. Its emblem was distinctive, matching the familiar motto ‘Am I not a Man and a Brother?’ with ‘Am I not a Woman and a Sister?’.

In 1853 he also began the publication of a series of 82 anti-slavery tracts, from one to 28 pages long, published as separate pamphlets and also collected into one volume. Over half a million tracts sold in the first months. They told dramatic personal stories of slavery, sometimes blood-curdling, sometimes involving children, illustrated with vivid engravings – persuasive material. He followed this up with further articles in the Association’s Journal and several more antislavery publications. He saw the Civil War finally bring slavery in the US to an end, but he continued untiringly to support the freed slaves, who were often destitute, and to battle racial prejudice. Amazingly he still found time to write on natural history subjects, and on religious themes. His religious faith and ideals underlay everything he did.

His health suffered, as perhaps did his rather neglected business. Fortunately, his wife, Mary Bragg, shared his Quaker faith and supported his activities, while looking after their five children. They lived mostly in Little Woodhouse, in later years in Beech Grove Terrace then from around 1865 in his father’s

His writings won powerful support, moral and financial, for his abolitionist crusade house ‘Virginia Cottage’ (now part of Lyddon Hall on the Leeds University campus) – ironically the name refers to the state of Virginia where slave labour provided the tobacco which enriched the original owner, a Leeds tobacco merchant. There Wilson Armistead died suddenly in 1868, aged only 49.

He was remembered as a retiring, dedicated, generous man, with a deeply sympathetic heart for suffering and distress wherever it was found.

'His Tribute to the Negro' is still studied and his words strike home now just as powerfully as when he wrote them.

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Headingley Hall Awarded ‘Outstanding’ Status by CQC Pictured: Sharon Earnshaw, General Manager, Headingley

Headingley Hall care home, run by the Westward Care Group, is celebrating achieving ‘Outstanding’ status following its recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It is the second of three Westward Care facilities to achieve this status, putting it in the top four per cent of social care providers in the UK.

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The report praised the 75-strong team, noting that “People were unanimous in their praise of the staff and the exceptionally high standards of care and support provided.

The whole staff team was exceptionally thoughtful and kind, putting people's needs first and continuously looking at ways in which they could improve people's quality of life.”

“I’m incredibly proud of this team achievement”, said Sharon Earnshaw, Westward Care’s General Manager.

“It’s hugely important that our residents receive the best service possible and that they are not just comfortable but happy in our care, and able to enjoy the level of independence that they’d like.”

Managing Director Peter Hodkinson is a leading figure in the care profession and an advocate for positive change in the sector, and has been Chair of Leeds Care Association since 1999. “From our care assistants to

deputy managers, kitchen assistants to chefs, housekeepers and management staff, the entire team at Headingley Hall works tirelessly to ensure that residents have the best level of care”, he said. “Care work is an incredibly undervalued profession; it is a technical and physically and mentally demanding job, and I am delighted that the team’s hard work, skills and competence under Sharon’s leadership have been rewarded with this ‘outstanding’ status.

“At Westward Care we put philosophies of continuous improvement at the heart of the organisation. Health and social care is a sector of opportunity and it’s up to employers like us to create the environment for those opportunities for our staff.”

The CQC report also praised Headingley Hall’s “huge range of activities and extensive community links which had resulted in mutually beneficial friendships with different groups”.

Westward Care operates three care facilities in Leeds: Headingley Hall in Headingley, Pennington Court in Beeston and Southlands Retirement Apartments in Roundhay. In October 2018, Pennington Court was the first of the group’s care homes to be awarded ‘outstanding’ status.

Red Rebels Raise a Storm!

Leeds Red Rebels, a group of climate activists, recently performed a series of tableaux in Leeds City Centre to draw attention to the environmental and climate emergency.

The group believes in calling for systems change, not focusing on individual actions, and in finding creative, productive and engaging ways to communicate with the public. They don’t tell people what to think or do. Their aim is to inspire people to reflect meaningfully on what they feel about climate change and environmental destruction through their performances.

Those that weren’t performing were starting conversations with members of the public about how to respond to the crisis as individuals, as a city, and as people who can hold the powers that be to account.

Reactions have varied widely – from the very positive to the perplexed. Parents have asked the group to explain what it was about to their children. Some people were really excited and spellbound by the performance.

Lots talked passionately about the recent floods in Yorkshire and congratulated the group for drawing attention to it. Some wanted more information.

And some wondered if they were druids, pagans, or devil worshippers!

A number of Greenpeace volunteers were also on hand encouraging people to write postcards to the Government asking them to support a Global Ocean Treaty (https://secure. greenpeace.org.uk/page/s/ protect-the-oceans).

They intend to continue doing performances and to link them up with other groups calling for environmental action, like Extinction Rebellion. Future plans include actions opposing the expansion of Leeds Bradford Airport.

AMSTERDAM ‘Fascinating, multi-layered play’ The Stage

5 – 9 MAY 0113 213 7700 @leedsplayhouse leedsplayhouse.org.uk

An Actors Touring Company, Orange Tree Theatre and Theatre Royal Plymouth co-production

By Maya Arad Yasur

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The Freemasons – Personal Integrity, Friendship, Mutual Respect and Charitable Giving’ If we mentioned the word ‘Freemasons’ what would your first thoughts be? A mysterious, secretive illuminati? A helping hand in business?

Dan Brown's Angels & Demons? The modern-day Freemasons are very different to the myths and conspiracy theories you may have read about.

The Freemasons are simply a fraternal society that offers friendship and the opportunity to meet new people, as well as community fundraising and volunteering activities.

Freemasonry is one of the world’s largest charitable, non-religious and non-political organisations. For some members it is a social activity, for others it is about making a contribution to society. Whilst some are attracted by being part of a long established, respected organisation, others find it a personal development opportunity.

Historically, Freemasons have described their mantra as ‘brotherly love, relief and truth’. It can be translated into a more modern definition of ‘Personal Integrity, Friendship, Mutual Respect and Charitable Giving’. The aim of Freemasonry is to make ‘good men better’; by reminding them of their duty to society, being law-abiding and remaining conscious of the needs of those less fortunate – Freemasons and non-masons alike.

In summary, traditional values for the modern man.

Freemasons are arranged into local ‘Lodges’ with each holding regular formal meetings, but there is also a range of social events and external activities, some of which involve spouses and families.

One such Freemasons lodge is The Lodge of Dawn, which holds its meetings in Headingley (although most of their members live in Alwoodley, Moortown and the surrounding areas).

The lodge recently held a Valentinesthemed Ladies night, attended by over 100 masons, their wives and guests.

The event, along with the next month’s formal meeting, raised over £1,000 for St. George’s Crypt. Previously, the lodge has arranged a London-to-Leeds charity bike ride, historical and cultural visits, many more ‘Ladies Nights’ and much more. It also contributed to the Masonic Lodges Festive Toy Appeal' which collected over 300 gifts that were distributed over Christmas across four Leeds children’s charities.

The Lodge of Dawn is currently open to welcoming new members. Whilst an introduction into Freemasonry has often been by invitation, The Lodge of Dawn is happy to meet or talk to anyone based in North Leeds who is interested in joining.

More information can be found at www. thelodgeofdawn.co.uk

Pictured: Yvette Cooper MP with GSAL students Robyn and Amara

Yvette Cooper Celebrates the Power of Women’s Voices at GSAL As MP for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford for nearly 23 years, making speeches is all in a day’s work for Yvette Cooper. At a recent Q&A event for Ilkley Literature Festival at the Grammar School at Leeds, Yvette was interviewed by Stephen Coleman, professor of political communication at the University of Leeds, and talked about the women who had inspired her book ‘She Speaks: The Power of Women’s Voices’.

The speeches in the book are carefully chosen to reflect the diversity of women’s experiences, from across the world and through the generations, from Boudica to Greta Thunberg.

Researching the book brought home to Yvette how women have had to fight for a voice as others sought to silence them.

Although the balance is tipping - today one in three MPs is female, up from just one in ten in 1992 - women still battle to be heard.

“I felt we should redress the balance”, said Yvette. “It’s about power and authority, and women are locked out of power if their speeches are ignored. There is slow progress, but we are much closer to equality. Greater diversity, and not just of genders, matters because it brings a mix of experiences which means different perspectives and ideas are raised. The chamber no longer feels like an ‘old boys’ club’ now that there are more women, who speak in their own styles, with authority and command.”

The Grammar School at Leeds hosted the talk. Earlier that day, GSAL Year 12 students, Amara and Robyn, interviewed Yvette for an audience of students from GSAL, Cardinal Heenan, Cockburn and Mount St Mary’s.

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Arts&Culture A Sondheim Classic for Leeds Playhouse & Opera North

Pictured: James Brining Photo: The Other Richard

As Stephen Sondheim’s ninetieth birthday approaches, Leeds Playhouse and Opera North prepare to present a cast of emerging talent and established legends in a coproduction of his 1973 musical ‘A Little Night Music’.

Opening at Leeds Playhouse on Saturday 9th May and running until Saturday 6th June, Sondheim adapted his tale of overlapping love triangles at a country house estate from Ingmar Bergman’s 1955 film ‘Smiles of a Summer Night’. Directed

by The Playhouse’s James Brining, this influence is picked up in his chorus-like quintet cast as a Bergmanesque troupe of travelling actors, and Madeleine Boyd’s Scandinavian-inspired design. Set and costume design evoke surrealist painter Magritte.

The show finds Sondheim at his most witty as librettist and composer, with one of his greatest songs, ‘Send in the Clowns’, laying bare the self-deception and regret beneath the sophisticated sheen.

It will be performed by soprano Stephanie Corley as the jaded actress Desiree Armfeldt, opposite Dutch baritone Quirijn de Lang as her old flame Frederik Egerman. Dame Josephine Barstow casts a sardonic eye over proceedings as Madam Armfeldt, and other roles are taken by Opera North’s gifted Chorus. Alex Banfield plays callow young Henrik Egerman, Amy J Payne is the maidservant Petra, and Christopher Nairne and Helen Évora take on the roles of Count and Countess Malcolm. The young British soprano Jennifer Clark is the ingénue Anne Egerman.

Conducted by James Holmes, Opera North’s former Head of Music, ‘A Little Night Music’ casts long shadows of nostalgia and regret, revealing the stratagems by which we conceal harsh truths from ourselves and others. It finds Sondheim’s ironic vision – currently enjoying a purple patch in television and cinema – at its height.

‘Send in the Clowns’ in ‘Joker’ heads a pack of high profile productions that have co-opted Sondheim’s mordant genius over the last year; Daniel Craig hums along to ‘Losing My Mind’ from ‘Follies’ in the comedy thriller ‘Knives Out;’ Jennifer Aniston weaponises ‘Not While I’m Around’ from ‘Sweeney Todd’ in ‘The Morning Show’; the Netflix series ‘The Politician’ is sprinkled with songs from ‘Assassins’; and Director Noah Baumbach’s ‘Marriage Story’ features a gut-wrenching rendition of ‘Being Alive’ by Adam Driver.

For more information and to book, visit leedsplayhouse.org. uk or operanorth.co.uk

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A Leeds Playhouse and Opera North co-production

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Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Director James Brining. Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

Suggested by a Film by Ingmar Bergman. Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited.

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Arts&Culture that, almost 20 years to the day after having taken part, I was appointed Music Director of Opera North, whose orchestra I met for the first time in the Competition.

“It certainly helped to open up opportunities which might not have arisen quite so quickly otherwise, and it signalled the beginning of a new phase in my development as a conductor. I would encourage all those participating to think of the Competition not as an end in itself.

It is there to help speed the learning curve of all involved.”

Leeds Conductors’ Competition Returns Following a break of eleven years, the Leeds Conductors’ Competition will return in September, offering transformative opportunities for young British conductors.

Held at Leeds Town Hall, in partnership with Leeds International Concert Season and Opera North, the Competition begins with a chance to take the podium in front of the Orchestra of Opera North, and climaxes with a gala concert with the full ensemble, prize money totalling £20,000, and a series of professional engagements with other leading orchestras for the winner.

The Leeds Conductors’ Competition’s alumni are among the most illustrious names in orchestral music today. Inaugural winner Sian Edwards went on to become Music Director of English National Opera; and Opera North’s current Music Director designate, Garry Walker, won the Competition in 1999.

“Winning the Leeds Conductors Competition was undoubtedly an important landmark in my career”, said Garry Walker. “The greatest joy is

On Tuesday 8th September, 16 selected entrants will conduct small ensembles from the Orchestra of Opera North for 20 minutes each at closed Chamber Music Rounds. Twelve successful competitors will then go through to public rounds with the Orchestra from Wednesday 9th September, culminating in the final on Saturday 12th September, with a full gala concert of Beethoven, Elgar and Sibelius as part of Leeds International Concert Season.

Leeds Conductors Competition is open to British citizens or those resident in the UK, aged 35 or under on Saturday 12th September 2020. The Competition is fully inclusive and is keen to attract the widest possible range of talented musicians from all backgrounds.

Full details and an entry form can be found at leedsconductors.co.uk Applications should be received no later than Thursday 9th April, and applicants will be notified by the end of May. Admission to the Public Sessions is free of charge, with no booking required. Tickets for the Gala Concert on Saturday 12th September are on sale now.

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Leeds Arts University Shortlisted for Six Student Choice Awards Leeds Arts University has been shortlisted for the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards in six categories – University of the Year, Course & Lecturers, Local Life, Student Support, Students’ Union, and Uni Facilities.

Nominations, made by the students, recognise the quality of the University’s higher education experience. They offer prospective students an unbiased, student-led alternative to traditional university ranking systems. This year’s shortlisting was based on over 41,000 student reviews from 150 universities across the UK. The University has won the WhatUni Student Choice Award for the UK University with the Best Facilities three times in the last six years (2019, 2016, 2014) and came second in 2017 and 2018. Last year the University ranked second

for Student Support, sixth for overall University of the Year and in the top ten for Accommodation.

“The WhatUni Student Choice Awards are significant because we know that students really pay attention to which institutions have been nominated when they are making decisions about where to study”, said Professor Simone Wonnacott, Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Arts University.

“This year’s nominations reflect our ongoing investment in our resources and libraries as well as the high value our staff places on ensuring that every student has the best experience with us – from teaching and facilities to student welfare and social life.”

Winners from each of the 15 award categories will be announced at the seventh annual Student Choice Awards in London on 23rd April, presented by Claudia Winkleman.

What’s Your Story? A Series Highlighting Personal Experiences Leeds author, Jennie Cole recently donated copies of ‘What’s Your Story?’ to Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN). This is a series of four books that she wrote with Ana, Kisanet, Ousmane and Sadjo - all former ESOL students of Jennie - each of whom shared a story of their own.

Pictured: Ousmane, Ana, Jennie, Sadjo, David

Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network's English at Home project offers one-to-one tuition for refugees and asylum seekers who can’t get to classes. Many have young children, whilst others may be disabled, are carers, or have mental health difficulties.

(LASSN) & Kisanet

“I volunteered on the English at Home programme around 20 years ago, before becoming a full time ESOL tutor”, said Jennie. “Learning English is transformative and can unlock asylum seekers’ and refugees’ skills and talents.”

The books are all set in Leeds, and feature Kirkgate Market, a tour of Leeds city centre, a shopping trip, and Leeds Light Night. “Light Night is a special night”, said Ousmane. “It is free so everyone can share the experience. I want other people to be able to practice English and learn more about the place we live.”

“Adult asylum seekers and refugees who are learning English need books that reflect their maturity and diverse experiences”, said Riley Coles, Volunteers Manager for the English at Home project. “Our volunteers and learners will be delighted to have books that use simple English to tell rich and varied stories.”

Volunteers come from all walks of life. Some have learned English themselves and want to pass on their skills, whilst others are native speakers who want to show their support for asylum seekers and refugees For more information about LASSN please visit www. lassn.org.uk/volunteer

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Arts&Culture Tudor Power & Glory at The Royal Armouries The Field of Cloth of Gold was one of the most amazing and impressive political and sporting events ever staged. Held in the summer of 1520, it aimed to cement the recent peace between Henry VIII and Francis I of France. Months of preparation went into two weeks of friendly jousting, tourneys, foot combat, meetings and banquets between the former enemy nations.

A new exhibition at the Royal Armouries Museum which opens 27th March, brings together, for the first time, a collection of remarkable objects, including some of Henry VIII’s most important armours, specially created for him to wear at The Field of Cloth of Gold.

The exhibition will explore four main themes: The Greenwich Armoury – Henry VIII demanded the best armours in Europe.

To be at the forefront of fashion he set up his own workshop at Greenwich and recruited highly skilled craftsmen from the continent. Some of the finest armours ever made will be on show.

The Tournament was a festival of sport including jousting, tourneys, wrestling and foot combats in which both kings competed. The exhibition explores the rules of the games and what was at the cutting edge of Tudor sporting kit.

The Preparations for the summit took months of logistical and political manoeuvrings, not to mention vast national expenditure.

For Henry not to lose face, his entourage had to match the scale of Francis I’s retinue. As a result, almost every noble family in England had to attend at their own expense. The displays consider the tournament in the context of a major modern-day event.

War or peace The diplomatic summit was a quest for lasting peace between the two nations, as other powers waited in the wings assessing their progress. The consequences of this sporting and diplomatic meeting of two young, ambitious kings would shape the history of Europe.

Special exhibits – As well as the Royal Armouries own magnificent collection of Tudor arms and armour, the exhibition will feature loans from the Musée de l’Armée, Paris and The Metropolitan

Museum of Art, New York. Highlights will include the two ratification documents, signed by the kings agreeing to meet.

These manuscripts, on loan from the British and French National Archives, have never been seen together before.

The exhibition is supported by a season of Tudor themed events, from Easter to September, and an international jousting tournament (23 – 25 May, tickets are available online now).

Admission to The Field of Cloth of Gold exhibition is free. The museum is open daily 10am – 5pm, as a national museum admission is always free.

For more information, visit www. royalarmouries.org

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The New Season at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre The Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre’s new season tells old and new stories through dance, including return visits by DeNada Dance Theatre and 2Faced Dance Company.

And, Seeta Patel Dance will perform at the theatre for the first time in collaboration with Leeds-based South Asian Arts-uk.

DeNada Dance Theatre opens the season on 3rd April with Mariposa. A transgender retelling of Puccini’s ‘Madame Butterfly’, this new dance-drama from Artistic Director Carlos Pons Guerra is set in post-revolution Cuba and passionately explores what we are ready to sacrifice in order to be loved and accepted.

On 23rd April, 2Faced Dance Company returns with a new triple bill, EVERYTHING [but the girl]. Renowned for extreme physicality, the programme features choreography by Tamsin Fitzgerald and Fleur Darkin. ‘7.0’ (Fitzgerald) looks at our responses when everything we know is taken away from us; ‘The Qualies’ (Darkin) brings to life David Foster-Wallace’s study of tennis player Michael Joyce; and ‘Hollow in a World Too Full’ (Fitzgerald) follows one man’s journey through an overwhelming world.

Seeta Patel Dance reimagines the iconic ‘The Rite of Spring’ in a powerful Indian dance style.

A retelling of the pagan folk story set to Igor Stravinsky’s famous score, the performance will showcase some of the finest Indian classical dance talent. Opening with a short performance from South Asian Arts-uk, ‘The Rite of Spring’ will be performed on 13th May. Graduate dance company Ballet Central returns on 26th April and presents a captivating programme by six internationally acclaimed choreographers.

In addition, Northern Ballet & Partners will host ‘Expressions 2020’, the annual celebration of inclusive dance, from 6th – 9th July. This year it showcases the work of community and professional disabled dance groups from across the UK. There will also be professional development opportunities on inclusive dance practice and teaching, including a free conference, panel discussions and networking opportunities. For full details, visit northernballet.com/expressions Tickets can be booked via theatreleeds.com, 0113 220 8008 or in person at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre, Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, LS2 7PA.

Photo: Joe Armitage

Resonance: Opera North’s Residency Scheme for BAME Music-Makers Returns Pictured: Pariss Elektra (Right) Camille Malaawy (bottom)

Six lead artists have been announced for the latest round of Opera North’s Resonance residencies this Spring, developing new ideas in workshops and work in progress performances in Leeds, with the support of PRS Foundation.

Launched in 2017, Resonance offers time, space and resources to professional artists from BAME backgrounds working in any genre of music and based in the North of England, to take their work in new directions, to experiment with collaborators and new ideas, and to test the results in front of audiences.

Informed by her professional experience which ranges from opera, oratorio, lieder and contemporary composition, to Arabic and Sephardic traditional song, mezzo soprano Camille Maalawy will bring the traditions of Arabic song and western opera together, delving more deeply into her cultural heritage.

Award-winning cellist Abel Selaocoe’s ambition is nothing less than to redefine the parameters of his instrument. He will work on original solo music that reimagines or is influenced by different stringed instruments from the African continent.

Pariss Elektra is a multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and singer working with a blend of Nu Jazz, Neo-Soul, and New Age music.

Her work in progress, ‘The Velvet Room’, is a ‘live music triptych’ that features her band, Pariss & The Presence.

Composer, vocalist and film maker Dan Loops will continue his journey into theatre-making with the lives of three characters, a rapper, a poet and an actor, charted through an overlapping combination of hip hop, acoustic and classical score.

Tabla player, producer and educator Bhupinder Chaggar will develop his unique vision for a coming together of Indian classical Kathak dance, tap dance, percussion and electronic production. ‘Tabla and Tap’ is an exciting exploration of two polar cultures, heritages and languages.

And, writer-director Omari SwanstonJeffers will develop a narrative centred around music, dance and community.

‘3NEGUS’ follows the story of three young men through their struggles to bring up a baby, keep a roof over their heads, and stay in full-time education. His collaborators will include singer-songwriter, producer and composer Christella Litras, and Pariss Elektra.

A series of short films on previous Resonance projects can be seen on Opera North's Youtube.

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Intent on Reducing Packaging

A New Date for Meanwood Festival

This year’s Meanwood Festival will be held from 1st – 9th August and, of course, will be bigger, better and bolder than ever!

Not before time, an out and out war on plastic is not only brewing – it has taken off! We see evidence of plastic everywhere we turn, littering our streets and clogging our seas. Our planet is being suffocated by plastic pollution. Residents are taking to the streets; protesting, litter picking, and cleaning up beaches as they go. We can all make a difference to the environment if we vote with our purses and wallets and refuse to buy our groceries and other items in single use plastic packaging.

In Chapel Allerton, shop owners are doing a great job of helping customers reduce the need for plastic. There are lots of lovely independent shops, including The Fruit Stall greengrocer, cheese monger George and Joseph, Tarbetts fish mongers, and Neil Smith Quality Butcher. In all of these shops you are welcome to pop your purchases in your own containers rather than taking a plastic bag.

One of the newest additions on Harrogate Road in Chapel Allerton is The Refilling Station. This shop is devoted to reducing unnecessary packaging. Simply take in your containers, weigh them, then fill and weigh them again to see how much you need to pay.

According to owner, Kirsty Dodds, the most popular item in the shop is the washing-up liquid refill. Kirsty has stocked the shop with a wide selection of locally made, eco-friendly laundry and cleaning refills, all competitively priced if you usually buy eco-friendly brands.

The Refilling Station also sells shampoo, conditioner and body wash refills, loose natural foods, snacks, ethical groceries, loose tea, loose coffee, local honey and lots of eco-friendly items for the home.

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The organisers, Meanwood Valley Partnership, are moving the popular nine-day event to take advantage of better weather and school holidays.

A full programme of events, to be held at venues across Meanwood, including bars, cafes, community halls and the local park, is in the process of being planned.

“We really want people of all ages from across the community to get involved, so get your thinking caps on!” said Harriet Earl, one of the organisers. “Whether it is for adults, children, or in between; indoors or outdoors; art, food and drink, music, nature, exercise, dance, literature, or anything else, get in touch. If you have an idea for an event but don’t quite know how to organise it, we may be able to help.”

Contact the Meanwood Festival organisers via meanwoodfestivalmarketing@ gmail.com and keep up to date with the festival plans via Facebook (@ meanwoodfestival2020).

Cllr Dan Cohen Alwoodley

What a difference a month makes!

In March I was highlighting the challenges we would need to be aware of with some upcoming sporting events. Now here we are in the midst of a global pandemic and suddenly, having to make plans for the Tour de France traffic doesn’t seem such a big deal.

I am aware of how worried we all are. It is at times like this that part of our role as local councillors is both to reassure and to ensure that those that need additional support get it.

To that end I have set up a group on Facebook – the Alwoodley Ward Residents Group. I run the group and its

aim is to share up to date information, but also to allow me to match up those who may be able provide some voluntary service with those who might need it.

This may be as simple as making a phone call. It could be more involved and require help with shopping. As this situation develops, we will adjust to whatever circumstances dictate.

I am though aware that not everyone is on Facebook, or even has access to a computer. For those who don’t but do need support – from a chat or shopping, to prescription collections or indeed something I haven’t thought of, my telephone number is below, please don’t hesitate to use it.

At times like this we really do all need to rally round and support one another.

This is looking like it could be a rather long and uncertain 12 weeks. If we follow the guidance that is coming from the Department of Health, the NHS and Leeds City Council, we will hopefully come through it as unscathed

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as possible. For the next few months, however, life is going to be very different – for all of our sakes – it has to be.

However difficult things may get, I really do beg your patience with the organisations that are here to try to serve us and your support in helping those in your local area who really need it is appreciated.

Every month I end with a reminder that, for any and all local issues, Cllr Neil Buckley, Cllr Peter Harrand and myself are here to help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if there is anything we might be able to assist you with. This month I simply cannot stress this enough – to the best of our ability – we really are here to help you.

Shadow Member for Leisure, Culture & Skills Tel - 07711 647 849 Daniel.Cohen@leeds.gov.uk

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Garden Round Up With Tracy Foster

It is an exciting month for local garden lovers as many of Yorkshire’s country houses open their gardens to the public after their winter closure and the garden show season begins with the Harrogate Spring Flower Show.

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Courgettes, cucumbers, gourds and squash can be sown indoors now. This year I’m growing Loofah gourds – plants with long green courgette like fruits that are edible when young, and when left on the plant to ripen, turn hard and dry. These dry fruits can be skinned to reveal the fibrous Loofahs inside which are ideal for plastic free scrubbing in the bathroom or kitchen.

Things to harvest this month include Rhubarb, Purple

You can also sow broad beans, beetroot, carrots, peas, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, chard and radishes directly outside into a prepared bed or container, and if you have seed potatoes, these can be planted out too.

Sprouting Broccoli and Leeks from the vegetable garden.

If flowers are more your sort of thing, hardy annuals like Love in a Mist, Larkspur, Sunflower, Orlaya, and Cornflower seeds can be planted outside directly where you want to see them grow.

Others labelled ‘half hardy annuals’ should be sown indoors and grown on in containers ready

for planting out in late May when there is no risk of frost. These include Zinnias, Snap Dragons, Cosmos and Nicotiana.

Imagine gathering bunches of cut flowers to bring into the house in a few months’ time!

These dry fruits can be skinned to reveal the fibrous Loofahs inside which

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Branching sticks with plenty of twigs attached make perfect climbing frames for peas and good supports for many garden plants. Next time you are out for a walk, keep a look out for fallen sticks, ones from trees like Hazel and Silver Birch would be perfect. Prunings from plants like Dogwood, Forsythia and Willow from your own garden can also make good supports.

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Some tasks to continue doing throughout the summer include weeding, watering in dry spells, tying in the new growth of climbing plants and staking tall perennials.

It’s also wise to keep an eye out for any evidence of pests and diseases so that you can take action before they do any serious damage to your plants.

Enjoy

Things to harvest this month include Rhubarb, Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Leeks from the vegetable garden, and Tulips from the cut flower patch. www.tracyfostergardendesign.co.uk

scrubbing in the bathroom or kitchen.

New Garden and

A new Mediterranean sunken garden will be unveiled at York Gate, Perennial’s garden in Adel, when it reopens for the new season on 1st April. Other exciting new additions include a fantastic new cafe and sun terrace, as well as a new gift shop, plant centre and heritage centre dedicated to the Spencer family who bequeathed the garden to the charity Perennial.

Other Exciting Developments at

York Gate is one of the UK’s best small gardens, designed in the Arts & Crafts style as a series of beautifully crafted outdoor rooms. The new Mediterranean garden was created by award winning landscape architect Alistair Baldwin and York Gate Head Gardener, Ben Preston. Here mature olive trees and pines, along with local sandstone boulders, create the feeling of a derelict olive grove in Andalusia.

The south-facing slope will be planted with an array of drought tolerant perennials and shrubs. Emerging early in the year irises and narcissus will be followed by swathes of dainty species tulips. Hardy Aloes, Agave and Euphorbia will be dotted between feathery European grasses, as well as Kniphofia, Eryngium and Agapanthus come mid-summer.

York Gate Photo: Carol Drake

Overlooking the new garden, the new cafe with its attractive sun terrace will be open all year round, serving wholesome, homemade food, reflecting the seasons and promoting local produce. The new facilities also include a larger plant centre selling plants propagated from the garden and the gift shop is the perfect place to find a wide range of gifts and goodies for the home and garden.

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The Osprey is a migratory bird of prey, arriving in the UK to breed from March and leaving in late August/September. It is slightly larger than a buzzard, but its wings are much longer and mostly white or mottled, with a black patch where the wings bend. Its breast and underparts are white, with a light brown breast band and its head is white with a thin black stripe running up to and beyond its orange eye.

Ospreys eat only fish and are thus mainly seen at large bodies of water such as lakes, estuaries and larger rivers. In the UK most ospreys breed in Scotland, although in recent years they have been reintroduced to Rutland Water and have starting breeding in the Lake District and North Wales.

They build a large nest of twigs in an elevated location, such as a tall tree, or even (outside the UK) a man-made structure such as a pylon. The female lays two or three eggs and incubates them whilst the male brings her food.

Once the young have hatched, after about a month, they are fed by both parents.

Ospreys catch fish on the wing, either by grabbing them from the water’s surface, or by folding their wings and plunging feet first into the water, grasping the fish with their talons. Due to years of persecution, Ospreys had disappeared from the UK by 1916, despite being widespread in Europe. Now over 160 pairs are breeding here, and they are a specially protected bird.

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Meanwood in Bloom Crowdfunds for More Planters Meanwood in Bloom is kicking off a Spring crowdfunding campaign to get more flower troughs to enhance the area.

In the second stage of this community project, it is asking the community to fund six new troughs and plants through the Crowdfunding App Just Giving.

It also wants to install a water butt to make the maintenance of the troughs easier.

Meanwood Valley Partnership launched the first stage of the project in Autumn 2019 and funded the first six flower troughs, installed at pedestrian crossings in the centre of the community.

“We want to involve the community not only in funding this stage of the project, but also to come along and help us plant them so we can further enhance our open spaces”, said Julian Oxley,

Project Leader. “Anyone wanting to donate can find us on justgiving.com by searching for ‘Meanwood Valley Partnership’. Find out more about the project and how to get involved through our Facebook page ‘Bloomin’ Meanwood’.”

Meanwood in Bloom is working in conjunction with the City Council’s Leeds in Bloom programme. www.facebook.com/meanwoodinbloom/ www.facebook.com/MeanwoodValley/

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Sound&Vision Film Review

By Samuel Payne

THE INVISIBLE MAN DIRECTED BY: LEIGH WHANNELL STARRING: ELISABETH MOSS, ALDIS HODGE, STORM REID, HARRIET DYER, MICHAEL DORMAN, OLIVER JACKSON-COHEN CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 124 MINUTES "He said that wherever I went, he would find me.

Walk right up to me, and I wouldn’t be able to see him..."

Think of 'The Invisible Man' and you'll probably recall a shifty chap in bandages, sunglasses and a trilby hat. But now, in Leigh Whannell’s reimagining of HG Wells’ covert criminal, we focus less on the marvel of a man’s knack for disappearance, and rather more on the psychological impact he has on others.

Cecilia Kass has suffered an abusive relationship with optical genius Adrian Griffin. When Griffin commits suicide, Cecilia is finally free to live her life, but she has a persistent fear of being stalked — a sense that her vengeful ex is somehow still alive and close at hand. As she attempts to convince others that Griffin has returned, an invisible force drives her to the point of hysteria and a conviction for murder…

Borrowing only the title of HG Wells’ novel as inspiration, Whannell’s take on 'The Invisible Man' is an innovative rethinking of the possibilities of being invisible in our technically savvy age.

Without getting bogged down in the sideshow gimmickry of invisibility, the film poses the more sinister proposition of how such technology could be misused by a person with malicious intent. What are the worst things that a human could do with such a superpower? And how could they be overcome?

So, there's more nuance in this comic strip caper than your average knockabout action adventure. Whereas last year’s 'Joker' placed mental health front and centre, 'The Invisible Man' takes a pulp icon to magnify the often-hidden horrors of physical abuse, emotional bullying and sexual assault.

The character-driven plot unfolds through Cecilia Kass’ perspective, brilliantly played by Elisabeth Moss.

Her creeping fixation on empty spaces soon hooks audiences into a shared paranoia, and it’s down to her performance that you believe there’s something else lingering in the scene.

Moss’ performance reaches its physical apex as a victim of invisible violence.

Somehow, seeing a person manhandled by an unseen force heightens the consequences of assault, as it strips the perpetrator of agency or identity. We witness a woman thrown around like a ragdoll in thin air; we’re forced to study the unobstructed effect, impact and absorption of that abuse. It’s prolonged, brutal and realistic, and ultimately uneasy to watch.

Which takes us on to the special effects, which are a real triumph. Saving its action shots for the final act, we're fed some true Hitchcockian, neurotic tension in the build-up thanks to Whannell’s unhurried and carefully framed photography. Often, shots linger on empty spaces, providing a haunting uncertainty to the focus in the scene.

Is there someone there? Did something move? It’s good old-fashioned cinema at its best, where so much is inferred with so little.

But cracks show as the film barrels from psychological thriller into action adventure. After offering some fun jump scares, the characters inflate with near superhero strength and push the limits of believability. The escalation of gory violence also begins to lose its impact through overuse.

And what of invisible villain Adrian Griffin? Sadly, his persona remains pretty much thin air. He reads like a stock soap opera barbarian, lacking depth or shading. Why not make the guy ambiguously charming, or at least offer some psychotic complexity? After all, real-life monsters often operate in plain sight. Unless you're invisible, of course.

Another failing comes in a bolted-on epilogue that strives to resolve loose ends, which would have been best left hanging. Sometimes, ending on a note of uncertainty can have lasting resonance. Instead, we receive a bravura showdown that overstretches its characters and only serves to platform a sequel.

Overall, 'The Invisible Man' is still a surprisingly entertaining and astute film.

Something of a cross between the action adventure of 'Predator' and the real-world violence of 'Cape Fear', this contemporary reimagining of a science fiction classic has more in the back of it than most popcorn movies. It interrogates abuse and victimisation through a populist lens and brings into focus a very real yet often invisible problem. Look out for it.

Live Music Listings April 2020 GZA (Wu-Tang Clan) Wed 1 Apr, 8pm at Belgrave Music Hall. £24.20. one of the most efficient & potent wordsmiths - thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism.

Bang Bang Romeo Thurs 2 Apr, 8pm at City Varieties. £13.80. Fronted by Anastasia Walker, a propelling force for femalefronted bands. The group's performances are sending audiences wild up & down the country.

Celia Bryce Band Fri 3 Apr, 8pm at Headingley HEART. Traditional, Irish & country music with a tinge of the blues.

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Harry Zalega with The Losing Touch & Sean Harrington Sat 4 April, 8pm at Fox & Newt, 9 Burley St. LS3 1LD. Expect ethereal, pounding & catchy. £5 advance/ £8 on door Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip Sat 4 Apr, 8.30pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. £12. A strange & beautiful beast of a band, led

by Mik Artistik – part comedian, singer & performance artist.

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri Sat 4 Apr, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. £20. Spellbinding acoustic live show allowing their exceptional talents to shine through, creating a wonderful, warm sense of intimacy.

Meatraffle Sun 5 Apr, 8pm at Headrow House. £8.80. Fine purveyors of Death Ragga, Trapdoor Jazz, Speed Waltz, Erroneous Funk, Avant Pop & more.

JazzLeeds Sun 5 Apr: Spring Jazz Café @ Inkwell 1.30pm; Sun 12 Apr: Mabgate Swingers Party @Seven 1.30pm; Sun 19 Apr: College Collection 2019 1.30pm @ Inkwell; Sun 26 Apr: College Collection @ Seven Arts, 1.30pm; Thurs 30 Apr: Sound of '59 @Seven Arts 8pm £16/14 Elbow Mon 6 Apr at 02 Academy. £51.40.

Award winning melancholic & emotional band full of romantic realism & epic stadium anthems.

Tuesday Night Live 8pm at Headingley HEART. 7 Apr: Jean Watson Collective jazz standards & original songs; 21 Apr: Des Hurley & Friends - traditional Irish Music; 28 Apr: Henry Bateman Band – between ambient, progressive rock & folk music. £3/£5 The Undercover Hippy Wed 8 Apr, 7.30pm at Hyde Park Book Cub. £16.50. Billy Rowan with acoustic hip-hop reggae with conscious lyrics, freestyling, good times & festival vibes!

IQ Thurs 9 Apr, 7pm at Brudenell Social Club. £13.50. A unique fusion of bashment, grime & dancehall.

Grandmaster Flash Fri 10 Apr, 8pm at The Wardrobe. £27.50. responsible for inventing hip-hop. The first DJ to play the turntables as a musical instrument.

Tom Clarke Sat 11 Apr, 7.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. Multi-instrumentalist best known as lead vocalist of indie rock band The Enemy, now performing solo.

Roni Size Sun 12 Apr, 11pm at Headrow House. £16.50. One of the most respected junglists resumes activity with new productions & performances that continue to fuse electronic & analogue elements.

The Hard Times Orchestra – Wasted & Wonderful Fri 17 Apr, 8pm at Seven Arts Chapel Allerton. £8 - £10. Will get your feet tapping & hearts thumping with songs for the wasted & wounded.

The Deadnotes Sat 18 Apr at LS6 Café, Hyde Pk. Upbeat indie punks from Germany with reflective, self-explorative lyrical themes.

The Dears Sun 19 Apr, 7.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. £16.50. From Montreal, The Dears' music combines an orchestral elegance with classic pop melodicism, bombastic outbursts & theatrical tension.

The Homesick Tues 21 Apr, 7.30pm at Oporto Bar. £7.70. Their pop has become more daring, noisy & experimental. Debut LP is about to be released.

The Washboard Resonators Wed 22 Apr, 8pm at Headingley HEART. Ragtime street band - jazz, hokum, blues, comedy & vaudeville sounds. £9/£7 Jimothy Lacoste Thurs 23 Apr, 7pm at The Wardrobe. £13.25. Rap/ pop artist blending catchy synth hooks with lyrics half-rapped.

High Hollers Fri 24 Apr, 8pm at HEART. Blues harmonica & guitar – Donations on the door.

King Khan & The Shrines Mon 13 Apr, 7.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. £16.80. Part '60s Stax-like soul revue, part chaotic garage punk squall.

Skinner & T’witch’s Open Mic Sat 25 Apr,7.45pm at New Headingley Club. £5.

Acoustic folk duo with eclectic range of styles & influences.

Will & The People Tues 14 Apr, 7.30pm at Oporto B ar. £11. A collective who all write songs, mixing reggae, pop, grunge, ska & house. Fun, honest, very catchy & rather interesting.

Buster Shuffle Sun 26 Apr,7.30pm at Brudenell Social Club. £11.20. East London rock 'n' roll ska band.

Happyness Wed 15 Apr, 7.30pm at Hyde Park Book Club. £9.90. Dreamy indie rock melodies that take inspiration from '90s indie outfits, intertwined with wry, humour.

Thomas Truax Thurs 16 Apr,8pm at Hyde Park Book Club. £10.20. Solid song writing abilities. Performing with mechanical sound sculptures - instruments built from found objects. Darkly witty songs accompanied by weird homemade instruments.

Just Friends Tues 28 Apr, 7pm at The Key Club. £13.20. Fun band mixing feel good sounds of pop punk & funk.

Lost Larks Wed 29 Apr, 8pm at HEART. Four superb songwriters in 4-part harmony.

Donations on door Chuggaboom Thurs 30 Apr,7pm at Santiago Bar. £5. Self-proclaimed ‘greatest metalcore band in the world’!

'Bringing it All Back Home' Celebrates a Milestone Leeds Music Trust is celebrating the first anniversary of its music and wellbeing project, ‘BringingItAllBackHome’ and is holding a showcase anniversary party on Friday 3rd April, starting 7pm at the Polish Centre in Chapel Allerton.

Based at Old Chapel Studios, Holbeck, the project is for people who experience emotional issues or problems with their mental health. The evening will feature a mix of staff and people that the project supports – many of whom have been in hospital and are keen to give something back to the places that supported them. Rounding off the night will be The Blind Dead McJones Band, a brilliantly funny blues band.

Project leader Tony Lambert has always believed in the power of music to comfort, heal and bring people together. “We are here to transform people’s lives using music and human positivity”, he said.

“It’s a simple idea, give people the music they want in their lives, and treat them with kindness, compassion and respect.

We’d love people to come and help us celebrate the project, at the end of our first successful year.”

Tickets (£4/£3) are available by searching BringingItAllBackHome on www. ticketsource.co.uk The evening’s proceeds will go towards providing music sessions and courses on Leeds’ mental health hospital wards.

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Wade’s Open Spaces Provide ‘Leeds Natural Health Service’ The importance of the natural environment for health and wellbeing is widely acknowledged – parks, woodland and open spaces are really important assets to the community.

Wade’s Charity, Leeds oldest independent charitable trust, provides large areas of parkland, open spaces, recreation grounds and sports fields across the city – it could be considered as ‘Leeds Natural Health Service’!

Middleton Park, Gotts Park in Armley and Beckett Park in Headingley, all vital ‘lungs’ where residents can enjoy both relaxation and exercise, are Wade’s parks. Playing fields and recreations grounds owned by Wade’s are found in Rodley, Adel, Osmondthorpe, East Leeds, Cross Green, Hunslet and Burmantofts, providing venues for scores of sports clubs and teams, as well as places for residents to exercise, unwind, relax and have fun.

Working with Leeds City Council and community groups, Wade’s has contributed financially to the improvement and upgrading of these facilities. It also has substantial areas of communal open space where local groups help with their care – such as woodland at Gledhow and an orchard in Far Headingley.

According to Public Health England, the benefits of spending time in the natural environment show that: • Physically active people have a 30% reduced risk of becoming depressed.

• Parks are restorative, uplifting and healing for both physical and mental health.

• Increased use of green space reduces the level of obesity in children.

• Green spaces offer therapeutic benefit for mental illness and dementia.

• A recent House of Commons report concluded that parks and green spaces contribute £2.2bn to public health in England, whilst the benefits of wellbeing add an extra £30bn to the UK’s economy.

Many Leeds residents have never heard of Wade’s Charity but know of the spaces they own and lease to Leeds City Council, or the grants provided to community projects. But whilst Wade’s Charity remains one of Leeds best kept secrets – the benefits it provides to Leeds Natural Health Service through its landownership cannot be underestimated.

For more information about Wade’s Charity visit www.wadescharity.org

Would you like to lose weight and improve the health of your family?

Researchers at University of Leeds Clinical Trials Research Unit are looking for parents/ primary care givers of children aged five – 11 who feel that they and their child would benefit from losing weight.

The study is looking at the potential impact of parents attending WW® (formally Weight Watchers) on the weight and behaviour changes in children. Taking part in the trial would involve both the parent and child attending two data collection appointments at University of Leeds.

After the first appointment the parent will either be randomly chosen to attend WW for 12 weeks, or act as a member of the control group (where participants will continue with their usual routines).

The child will not take part in the WW intervention.

Parents originally assigned to the control group will be given free access to WW for 12 weeks following their follow-up appointment.

If you would like to participate, please visit: https://ctru.leeds. ac.uk/wwchild/ £20 shopping vouchers will be provided for each data collection appointment attended (£40 in total). Access to WW for 12 weeks will be provided free of charge to all parents.

This study has sought ethical approval from the School of Medicine Research Ethics Committee (MREC) 19-0.23

Colour-Baloo for St Gemma’s!

St Gemma’s Hospice is bringing the biggest, best and craziest 5k run to Leeds on Saturday 2nd May. The brand-new Colour-Baloo will be a fun run like no other with bubble stations, inflatable obstacles and colour stations all around the route. You'll be jumping, crawling, climbing and sliding your way round the wacky course, all while being covered in brightly-coloured bubbles!

The run promises to have lots of different surprises along the route, including 4ft bubble walls, colour stops where brightly coloured powder will be thrown over you, and eight huge inflatable obstacles with names like the ‘washing machine’, ‘flip flap’ and ‘crazy tunnels’!

Taking place in the grounds of Stockeld Park, which is supporting the event, this run with a difference will be fun for all the family and is designed to be accessible for all ages. As well as the run itself, there will be an events village area with food vendors, stalls and other entertainment so it really is a fun family day out.

You can sign up for the run via https://events. st-gemma.co.uk/events/colourbaloo/ Entry to the event includes a Colour-Baloo T-shirt and special finishers medal, plus everyone taking part will be helping St Gemma’s Hospice to continue supporting people living with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

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Forward Leeds Records Most Successful Year to Date

Healthy Hearts Initiative Shortlisted for HSJ Value Award The Healthy Hearts initiative, a three-year project that aims to reduce the impact of heart disease across the region, has been shortlisted in the Cardiovascular Care Initiative of the Year category at the HSJ Value Awards 2020, which recognise outstanding dedication to making things better in the NHS. NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is one of the partners taking part in the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Healthy Hearts initiative to support GP practices and healthcare professionals to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease by 10% by 2021. It focuses on three specific risk factors – blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.

Pictured: Robin

The first phase aims to identify people

Whitefield &

who may have undiagnosed high blood

Lee Wilson

pressure and those who need to control their hypertension to a safe target. Over the last year, more than 1,100 people

Last year, Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service, helped more people than ever to reach life changing personal goals, including becoming abstinent.

They discharged 1,549 clients – that’s 128 more than the previous year and the most since the service began in 2015.

“The service is now beating the national average for all the major substance groupings of alcohol, opiates, non-opiates and alcohol with non-opiates”, said Lee Wilson, Operations Director. “This was done by creating individual treatment which met people’s needs, and offering a wide range of support, including one-toone work and groups. Those who use the service can also be helped by specialists in mental health, harm reduction, detox, and even housing. Forward Leeds is one of the best services for supporting people with alcohol and drug issues in the UK.” Former user of Forward Leeds service Robin Whitefield said: “Coming into

Forward Leeds was undoubtedly, the best decision I made and the support I received was phenomenal. There were no lectures, no axes to grind and no people to please. To date my sobriety continues, by attending appointments and meetings, listening to others and doing what is suggested. Had it not been for Forward Leeds, it’s not unreasonable to suggest that I would’ve died as a result of my alcoholism.”

were added to the hypertension register.

There was also an increase in the number of people who now have their hypertension better controlled to safe limits. This could help to prevent nine deaths,18 strokes and 12 heart attacks over the next five years.

“The Healthy Hearts programme is showing very encouraging results and is an excellent example of the difference

The figures for opiates, including heroin, put Leeds in the top 20% of local authorities in England for successful completions, well ahead of cities like Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield.

that the partnership is making”, said Dr

“We know we still have a lot of work to do”, said Lee. “Public Health England estimates that there are almost 10,000 alcohol dependent adults in Leeds. We would encourage people if they are worried about their drinking or drug use, or if they are concerned about someone else, to contact us on 0113 887 2477.”

To be shortlisted for these awards is a

Gordon Sinclair, Clinical Chair for NHS Leeds CCGs. “The results so far in Leeds show that sharing good practice in this way can help to save lives.”

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The winners will be selected following a rigorous, ‘live panel’ judging stage ahead of the awards ceremony in November.

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Younger Life A Change of Name and a New Show!

City Varieties Youth Theatre has changed its name to Leeds Grand Youth Theatre. The Company is building a reputation as one of the UK’s leading youth groups, providing a platform to introduce young people to the world of professional theatre.

Founded in 2012, the group is headed up by Lizi Patch, Artistic Director, and the Leeds Grand Theatre Learning Team. “The Youth Theatre allows young people aged 8 – 17 to perform in some of Leeds’s most iconic venues, working alongside industry professionals”, said Rachel Lythe, Head of Learning. “Our focus is on nurturing, supporting, and creatively challenging every individual that walks through our doors, regardless of experience.”

Run from Leeds Grand Theatre, members develop both performing arts and life skills through weekly term-time workshops, including acting, dance/movement, physical theatre and vocal/ singing training.

“The Youth Theatre explores the notion of theatre as a tool for social change and personal development for a new generation of theatre makers and theatregoers”, said Lizi. “We give young people the skills, the time and the support to take creative and personal risks, enabling them to express themselves physically, verbally and through the written word.”

Following the success of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ last year, 2020 will see the Youth Theatre stage ‘Into the Woods’ at City Varieties on Friday 24th/ Saturday 25th July.

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical tells the story of a baker and his wife, who, cursed with childlessness by the witch next door, embark on a quest to break the spell; lying, swindling and cajoling their way through the woods as a small army of Grimm’s fairy tale characters (each with their own agenda) leads them on a merry dance.

‘Into the Woods’ will be the Company’s ninth full-scale production and will feature a 40-strong cast and live orchestra with musicians from Leeds College of Music.

“I’ve wanted to direct this show for some years now”, said Lizi. “The trust and skills that run through our Youth Theatre from the cast to the crew, visiting artists, Learning Team and volunteers – are quite remarkable. “’Into the Woods’ suspends the audience between tragedy and farce, and is undoubtedly an ambitious musical to get right, but we are ready for the challenge.

Our production will be a visual and aural feast with plenty of food for thought!”

The Youth Theatre has produced many skilled young actors, some of whom have gone on to perform with Opera North, train with Rambert and Pineapple Dance Studios, gain scholarships with Phoenix Dance Theatre, and even land a role in ‘Game of Thrones’.

For further information, contact James Whittle, Creative Engagement Officer, at james.whittle@leedsgrandtheatre.com or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.

A Unique School Model Steven Turner, Head of King’s Magna

It is the time of year when families whose children are going into senior school this September are finalising their options. The transition from primary to secondary can be daunting for both children and parents.

King’s Magna, Queen Ethelburga’s middle school, welcomes students in Year 6 until Year 9 and was created specifically to support students in their transition between primary education and the demands of GCSEs. For young people beginning their journey through secondary education, we offer a nurturing and vibrant environment in which to grow. It is a happy, caring school where students are supported as they mature into their teenage years with confidence.

As they progress through the school, they are encouraged to become more independent, academically and socially, ensuring that, by the time they move on to the senior schools – the College or the Faculty - they are fully equipped for GCSEs and the many challenges and opportunities ahead.

We are proud of the cultural diversity of our student body and promote a sense of fulfilment and achievement in its widest sense for all members of our community.

Our students are considerate and respectful of each other and are supported to become selfassured, independent and resilient young people, ready for the next stage of their educational journey.

An Innovative Educational Approach Our innovative curriculum is both relevant and challenging. Modern programmes of study foster curiosity and equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to move seamlessly through to our senior schools in Year 10.

Outstanding specialist provision in the creative arts, sport, languages, history, geography, computing and personal development complement the core curriculum of mathematics, English and science.

The success of our approach is evident in students' day to day development, and later when they take their GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs. This year, the College saw students achieve 80% A*/A at A Level; and the Faculty, which offers a range of academic, creative and vocational courses, achieved 70% A*/A at A Level (93% A*/B) and 82% D*/D in Level 3 BTECs.

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Younger Life

Easter Fun at the Beck & Call!

Since it opened last year, the Beck and Call on Stainbeck Road in Meanwood has earned itself a reputation as a great family pub and, as you would expect, there are plans afoot for Easter.

On Tuesday 7th April there’s a Kids' Brunch & Play Easter Special (10am – noon) featuring soft play, Easter themed games and breakfast. Meet other parents and enjoy a coffee while the little ones play! Just £5 per child (adults free!). Booking recommended.

Kids' Easter Disco is on Thursday 9th April (10am – noon). Party games, disco tunes & family friendly fun. Again just £5 per child and adults free. Booking recommended. (Thursday 9th is also Buy One Burger, Get One for £1 Day + DJs 'til Late).

All profits from ticket sales will be donated to St. Gemma's Hospice.

On Good Friday 10th April you can enjoy free Hog Roast* sandwiches (when purchasing a drink & whilst stocks last) and there will be DJs in the Beer Garden.

For further information on all events, visit www. thebeckandcall.co.uk

DAILY OFFERS Monday - Pie Day Buy one, get second for £1 Tuesday - Fish and Chips Buy one, get second for £1 Wednesday - Steak Day Free drink with any steak ordered Thursday - Burger Day Buy one, get second for £1 Monday - Friday - Free Drink Free soft drink with any sandwich T&C’S apply. Ask at the bar for details

Located in the leafy suburbs of North Leeds, we offer cask ales and quality home-cooked food in a relaxed environment. thebeckandcall.co.uk

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Spellbinding Tales for the Very Young The Carriageworks Theatre is presenting two great family performances this Easter.

Based on the award-winning books ‘The Storm Whale’ and ‘The Storm Whale in Winter’, Benji Davies’s heart-warming stories of loneliness, love and courage will be brought to life as one magical piece of theatre by Engine House, York Theatre Royal and Little Angel Theatre on 14th/ 15th April.

Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea.

One Summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach and a friendship began that changed their lives forever. For children aged 4+.

Then, on 17th April, Box Tale Soup & Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, present Little Grimm Tales What if the wishes were granted? What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of Grimm’s most

The Storm Whale Based on the award-winning books The Storm Whale and The Storm Whale in Winter by Benji Davies.

14-15th April, 11am, 2pm

£10.50 standard | £9.50 concessions | Groups 4+ £9pp

Box Office 0113 376 0318 Carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

magical tales. Head into the woods with Hansel & Gretel; help the little elves to make beautiful shoes; watch a slimy frog become a prince; and meet the princess who is champion of hide-and-seek! This is a charming adventure for children aged 3+, featuring wonderful puppets, innovative theatre and spellbinding original music.

Tickets for ‘The Storm Whale’ and ‘Little Grimm Tales’ are available from Leeds City Box Office on 0113 376 0318 or www. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

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Younger Life ‘Sweet Dreams’ - A Dreamy Show Exploring the Wonders of Sleep

Photo: Brian Slater

The Leeds-based theatre company tutti frutti, makers of imaginative theatre for children, is touring ‘Sweet Dreams’, a new play with catchy songs that explores the wonders and benefits of sleep. Written by awardwinning playwright Mike Kenny, whose plays includes ‘The Railway Children’, ‘Sweet Dreams’ will transport children (aged 3+) to an imaginative world amongst the twinkling stars.

When Ivy and her favourite toy rabbit Bun Bun find themselves alone on the moon, sleeping is not so easy. The moon can be a funny place. It has two sides and one big face. Ivy tries her best to sleep but she just can’t!

‘Sweet Dreams’ was developed in partnership with The Sleep Charity and Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and is underpinned by research about good sleep behaviours. Practitioners from The Sleep Charity will be at eight tour venues to

offer free advice about sleep issues. At each performance children will be able to share their own bedtime routines through a fun, interactive installation, and the data collected will feed into research on sleep.

“We’ve developed ‘Sweet Dreams’ with extensive research from our partners”, said Wendy Harris, tutti frutti’s artistic director.

“Not only is this a show that advocates for and encourages better sleep, creatively it’s been hugely rewarding. It is filled with magical moments and will engage children in a lovely story that gets them talking and thinking about how important sleep is for all of us.”

‘Sweet Dreams’ is on tour in May/June, opening at Leeds Playhouse on 16th May. www.tutti-frutti.org.uk

Exciting Times for Allerton Grange School Leeds City Council has confirmed that Allerton Grange School is expanding to welcome 300 new Year 7 students from September 2020, with 71% choosing Allerton Grange as their first preference.

This follows the recent Ofsted inspection where Allerton Grange was categorised as ‘Good’ in all areas and ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness.

Ofsted commented: “This is a multicultural school and pupils enjoy the diversity.

There is a real family atmosphere. Pupils are happy and feel safe. The relationship between pupils and staff is strong. Pupils know there is always someone willing to help them out should they or their friends have any worries. Leaders want the best for every pupil”.

To support the expansion the school is working on plans for a Sixth Form centre onsite to continue to provide a collaborative environment, high quality teaching and smaller class sizes for post-16 students.

There are 68 sixth form providers across Leeds and Allerton Grange is ranked ninth for A level progress, and first for Applied Level 3 courses.

Allerton Grange is now working with parents, primary schools and the wider community on the next phase of development for the school, on the journey from Good to Outstanding.

Allerton Grange School, Talbot Avenue, LS17 6SF is a secondary school with 1,546 students aged 11-18, close to Roundhay, Moortown, Chapel Allerton, Oakwood and Meanwood

“This is an exciting time for the school as we continue to work towards providing an outstanding education to students from the local community”, said Headteacher Mr Roper.

“I am looking forward to welcoming the new Year 7 cohort to Allerton Grange.”

Join us on our journey from 'Good' to 'Outstanding'

Leeds Playhouse Saturday 16th May 10:00am & 1:00pm Box Office 0113 213 7700 leedsplayhouse.org.uk A new play by tutti frutti productions for children aged 3+ and their families

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CommunityNotices ACTIVE North Leeds Bowling Club Old Park Rd. Chapel Allerton Snooker & Social Club 19 Town St. LS7 4NB. Four competition class snooker tables, food nights, live music events, games & competitions all year.

Social membership from £5 pa. Details: 345 1107, www.thecaclub.webs.com or Facebook

Roundhay LS8 1JX (next to NL Cricket Club). This active bowling club welcomes new members of all ages to participate in a healthy sporting activity. Newcomers & experienced players welcome. Details: Don 266 7397, dcs.p7@virginmedia.com

PHG Snooker Club at Oakwood Clock, a Family Circus Tues 4 – 5pm. Circusbased creative movement for ages 2-6 years & their adults. Includes throwing/ catching, being upside down, balancing to do together & aerial silks. £5 per child.

Adult Aerial Classes Wed/Thurs Learn to use aerial hoop, silks & static trapeze.

Build strength & flexibility. Classes for beginners & improvers. Both at Harehills Lane Baptist Church, Hilton Pl. Chapel Allerton, LS8 4HE. Details: www. leedschildrenscircus.org.uk

Leeds Petanque Club plays Sun from 11am (all year) & Tues from 6pm (Apr – Oct) at Richmond House School sports ground, Glen Rd, Far Headingley. New & experienced members welcomes (they can lend you boules to get started). Details: leedspetanque.wordpress.com

friendly, community focused club, is keen to welcome new members. Open Mon – Fri, 5 – 11pm. Three tables, licensed bar, social events throughout the year.

Open to all abilities, Junior Academy & adult coaching available. Details: 212 0194, secretary@thesnookerclub. co.uk, www.thesnookerclub.co.uk

Soccer Tots North East Leeds Juniors FC are commencing football sesions for 4/5 year olds. Tues & Sat at Roundhay. Details: Mark Bramfitt 07970 863483 northeastleedsfc@hotmail.co.uk

Scottish Dancing Classes held at various times & locations across North West Leeds. Beginners welcome. First class free. Details: www.rscdsleeds.org.uk University of Leeds Staff Walking Club

Moor Allerton Bowling Club (Stonegate Rd LS 17). Crown green bowling is a great game for all ages, for men & women, single people & couples. As well as keeping you active, it offers the opportunity to socialise at a very friendly club. Details: Club secretary 225 0864, elainemiles@live.co.uk

Walks of varying lengths (5 – 14 miles) every weekend. Everyone welcome.

Details: David Shaw 285 7480 / d.c.shaw@ leeds.ac.uk

ARTS & CRAFTS Alwoodley Art Group meets Thurs 7.30 – 10pm at Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. The group of amateur & semi-professional artists create their own artwork & enjoy demonstrations & workshops by visiting artists. New members of any level most welcome. Details: 225 1546, www. alwoodleyartgroup-leeds.com Alwoodley Art Group Spring Art Exhibition & Sale Sat 9/ Sun 10 May, 10am – 5pm (plus invitation only preview evening on Friday May 8th) Free entry. Original artworks, framed &/or mounted plus prints & cards.

Refreshments available. Details: 225 1546, www.alwoodleyartgroup-leeds.com

Stainbeck Art Club meets 2nd & 4th Tues, 2 – 4pm at Methodist Centre, Town St. Chapel Allerton. No meeting on 14 April. 28 April: Practical with Leila Conway. All abilities welcome. Visitors £4. Details: Pam 268 4734, www.stainbeckarts.co.uk

Wetherby Artists Open Studios 8 – 10 + 16/ 17 May. 33 artists selling a range of work – paintings, prints, cards, glass, ceramics, wirework, felt, textile art & photography & some demonstrations.

Raising money for Royal British Legion.

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Lidgett Lane Allotment Association Annual Plant Fair Sat 16 May, 10.30am

& committee members to help realise projects to protect & enhance the Conservation Area. Community involvement & activities to raise awareness of the historic foundations of the area. Details: gvcag@yahoo.co.uk

– 12.30pm at allotments, LS8 1QR adjacent Moor Allerton Hall Primary School. Vegetable plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, herbaceous perennials, bedding plants, herbs, house plants & garden sundries. Roadside parking. Entry free, all welcome.

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society meets monthly, 2.30pm in the Media Centre at Leeds/Bradford Airport. Details: alan. sinfield@airyorkshire.org.uk/, www. airyorkshire.org.uk/ CA Spaces (formerly Chapel Allerton

Leeds Lions Club meets 2nd Mon (ex

In Bloom) was created with the aim of improving green spaces in the area.

Volunteer run, it has already created a number of improvements, incl a community orchard & vegetable beds.

New members welcome. Details: lovecaspaces@gmail.com

bank holidays), 7.30pm at the Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St (off Kirkstall Rd) LS3 1LY. Make new friends & support the community by joining the largest voluntary service organisation in the world. Details: Peter 266 3324

Chapel Allerton Fellowship Meets Thurs fortnightly, 8pm in the Methodist Centre, Town St. Speakers covering a wide spectrum of subjects. Everybody welcome. Details: Les 267 8182

DIG - a drama improvisation group, meets Tues 10.45am - 12.45pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. No experience necessary. £7 per session. Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722 Friends of Roundhay Park organises regular volunteer working parties to help with maintenance of this beautiful park on 2nd Sat & 4th Thurs each month. Members can enjoy a variety of outdoor work & meet new friends.

Details: secretary@forp.org, www.forp. org

Mon, 1 – 3pm at Alwoodley Community Association, The Avenue, LS 17. An informal & friendly group with regular speaker covering varied topics with a historical theme. £3 incl. refreshments.

Details: Thelma 225 6405

Rotary Club of Roundhay meets Mon, Leeds Horticultural Society meets 8pm at St Chad’s Centre, Far Headingley. 7 April: AGM & Spring show + demonstration by Gordon Kirby; 5 May: ‘Design tips for small gardens’.

Sat 16 May: Annual Plant Sale & Coffee Morning 9.30 – 11.30am - all welcome.

Adm £1. Membership for 6 months talks - £10/couple £15. Details: Pat 225 0030, Viv 267 3880

GROUPS/CLUBS

North Leeds History Group meets

Leeds Photographic Society meets Tues 7.30pm in St Edmund’s Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN. Top class guest speakers, outings & competitions.

Membership only £40 for rest of year. All abilities welcome. Details: www.lps1852. co.uk Leeds RSPB Group Wed 15 Apr, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Ln, LS2 9DX - Talk by Linda Jenkinson ‘A Year in the Life of a Swift’; Sat 18 Apr: Coach trip to RSPB Leighton Moss dep 8.10am Roundhay, 8.30am Leeds. Sat 25 Apr: Free bird walk at Eccup, meet New Inn 9.30am. Details & to book: 07722 120540, rspbleeds@googlemail.com

Leeds Transport Historical Society meets, 7pm at Leeds Postal Sports Association Club, off Beecroft St, Kirkstall, LS5 3AS. Mon 6 April: AGM followed by members’ images; Mon 11 May: ‘British Buses’ Video from Mike Waring; Mon 8 June: Railway slides of W Yporklshire from Brian Crowther collection. £1.

7.30pm (ex bank holidays) at Sand Moor Golf Club, Alwoodley Ln., LS17 7DJ. If you’d like to make new friends & contribute to changing lives in the community by engaging with the world’s largest voluntary charity, contact our Secretary. Details: 266 6203, www. roundhayrotaryclub.co.uk

Roundhay Probus Club meets 2nd Mon, 10am at Roundhay Parochial Hall, Fitzroy Dr, LS8 4HA. Includes speakers on a wide variety of subjects, coffee & chat, bowls & snooker sections. New members welcome.

Shadwell Bridge Club Friendly little club runs a bridge session every Fri from 7pm, usually in Shadwell Village Hall. New members welcome. Go along as a guest, £2.50 per player, for a few sessions. Host available, so players can come along without a partner. Details: secretary@shadwell bridgeclub, shadwellbridgeclub.com

Shadwell Horticultural Society meets 2nd Thurs, 7.30pm in Methodist Church, Main St. LS17 8JF for interesting talks on gardening topics. Details; Teresa 268 8231 MUSIC Alwoodley Singers Choir meets Wed, 6.15 – 7.45pm at Cornerhouse Club, Moortown. Repertoire includes pop, folk & musical theatre. Details: 07855 059 990

Cantabile Chamber Choir: War & Peace Sat 25 April, 7.30pm St Edmund’s

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Church, Roundhay LS8 1JN. Programme includes Tchaikovsky’s ‘Hymn of the Cherubim’, Vaughan Williams ‘The New Commonwealth’, Spirituals that tell of conflicts, despair & hope, & Beethoven’s ‘Dona Nobis Pacem’. Tickets £12 on door (incl refreshments). Details: www. cantabile-choir-Leeds.org.uk

Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4.50 friendship & chat. Transport can be provided.

Volunteers welcome. Details: Vivienne & Paul 268 2513, Jenny & David 266 1502, paul_chaplin@hotmail.com

Care Connect Thurs, 1.30 – 3.30pm, One Voice Choirs are setting up groups in the city centre, Headingley & Chapel Allerton. Run in a fun, laid back & supportive atmosphere they are for everyone who loves to sing. No previous singing experience necessary, nor do you need to be able to read music. Everyone welcome. Details: laura@onevoicechoirs. com, www.facebook/onevoicechoirs

Roundhay Music offers instrumental, vocal, ensemble, aural & theory tuition for any age, standard & style. Advice on instrument hire & purchase available.

All tutors are interviewed & DBS checked. In-school tuition available.

Regular free concerts for performance training. Details: 269 7754, enquiries@ roundhaymusic.org, www.roundhaymusic. org Roundhay Singers Community Choir run by composer Jon Hughes meets Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Andrew’s, Shaftesbury Ave Roundhay. Singing beautiful music from around the world. Anyone can join in – no singing experience necessary as all music is taught by ear. Details: https:// roundhaysingers.com

Sing Meanwood! Every Sunday in term time 7 – 9pm at Holy Trinity Community Hall, Meanwood. Just come along & sing in a friendly (non-audition) choir!

Traditional & contemporary songs (a capella). Details: info@singmeanwood. org.uk

Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP. Friendly group with gentle exercises, various entertainments, guest speakers, musicians, games etc. £3. Details: 887 3597, leedsyorkhub@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Chair Yoga Tues, 10.30 – 11.30am at Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Ln. Gentle chair-based yoga, aimed at older people & suitable for all. £4. Details: Lea 07440 060137 Dance On Wed, 10.45 – 11.45am at The Reginald Centre, Chapeltown. New series of dance classes for older adults.

A fun way to meet new friends, move to music & have a laugh! £3 per session (first session free). Details: Ella or Adie 243 9867 Healthy Happy Lives & Singing Mon 11am – 12.30pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Ln. LS7 3LW. Gentle exercise, singing & entertainment, £3. Details: RVS 887 3595, chapelallertonhhl@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk

Eckhart Tolle Stillness Group Meets Mon, 7.30 - 9.30pm Friends Meeting House, 136 Street Lane, Roundhay.

Share Eckhart’s teachings on DVD & experience stillness with like-minded people. £5. Details: 07884 332644 www. peacenowhere.com Meanwood Valley Baptist Church Service for All Ages 2nd Sun. 11am at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Family friendly, sometimes MESSY, crafts, stories, songs, games & quizzes or just enjoy being together.

Meditation Classes: Mon 11am – 12.15pm (£6); Tues 7.30 – 9pm (£6) at Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 2QD Details: 265 2118, www. meditationinleeds.org SUPPORT Leeds Healing Centre Fri 12 – 2.30pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Healing by professional team of volunteers to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing.

No appointment necessary £5. www. leedshealingcentre.org or 07985 121 810. Roundhay Healing Centre: Thurs 7 – 8.30pm at Friend’s Meeting House, Street Ln. Details: 07949 972 690

Leeds Migraine & Headache Support Group A friendly, supportive online group for people living with migraine & headache conditions. Search on Facebook or contact Fiona King on 07709 353 167

Healthy Happy Lives Community Café Fri 10am – 12pm at Meanwood

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, non-

Community Centre, LS7 2QU. Gentle exercise, sandwiches, hot drinks & bingo.

Small charge. Details: RVS 887 3596, meanwoodhhl@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk

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

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Tea Cosy+ Memory Café 1st Wed of each month, 11am - 1.30pm at Brackenwood Community Association, The Highwood Building, Brackenwood Dr (off Lidgett Lane) for those living with dementia.

Sing-along, light lunch of homemade sandwiches & cakes & support for carers. £2.50. Details: Susie 266 6476

Drop-in Meditation Classes Mon 11am – 12.15pm (£6) & Tues 7.30 – 9pm (£6) at Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 2QD Details: 265 2118, www. meditationinleeds.org

TALKS

Local History Talk: Who Were the Leeds Suffragettes? Wed 22 Apr, 5

Let Go & Live in the Present Sun 26 Apr,

– 7pm at Leeds Central Library, 2nd Floor. A look at the lesser known Leeds men & women who campaigned for women’s right to vote. Talk starts 6pm – meet the exhibition curator & browse accompanying display beforehand. Free, booking required Details: 378 6982, www. ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents

10.30am – 1.30pm at Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 22 Wetherby Rd, Oakwood, LS8 2QD. 1/2 day course (£15) suitable for all. Use the current moment to heal past experiences, find happiness right now & prepare for what the future brings. Details & to book: 265 2118, www.meditationinleeds.org/ courses-events/half-day-courses/

The Arts Society Leeds meets 3rd Wed, 2pm at Castle Grove Hall, Headingley LS6 4BP. Expert lectures, study days, visits, lunches, bar. 15 Apr: Julia Musgrave on ‘Cezanne & Van Gogh: Death as a Career Move’. Visitors welcome, £7. Details: membership@theartssocietyleeds. org, theartssocietyleeds.org Facebook.

Cafe Economique meets 7.30pm at Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3PD. 7 Apr: Dr Milena Buchs, University of Leeds on ‘Postgrowth & Wellbeing’; 5 May: ‘The Economics of Healthcare in a Climate Crisis’ by Alexis Percival, the Environmental & Sustainability Manager, Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Leeds Geological Association Lecture Thurs 30 April, 7.15pm in the Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lesley Collins, Craven & Pendle Geological Society presents ‘The North West Highlands Geopark’. Visitors welcome.

Details: www.leedsga.org

Local History Talk: Back-to-back houses in the Harehills Triangle Tues 21 Apr, 6pm Leeds Central Library, Leodis Room.

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Brenda Edwards as Deloris

Lesley Joseph with

Clive Rowe

as Mother Superior

as Eddie Souther Music by

Alan Menken Additional Book Material

Lyrics by

Glenn Slater

Douglas Carter Beane

Book by

Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner

Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd

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