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Dear Readers I know it’s scary, but we are whispering ‘Christmas’ this month!

Well, you can never start too soon, can you? First of all take a little time to make sure you look and feel great for the Christmas season and everything else will fall into place – we give you some tips.

Other events this month tie in with this theme – there’s Leeds Loves Shopping, and The Victoria Quarter is celebrating 20 years with an exciting programme of events. Then Jacob Rosen continues with his seasonal food theme in Jacob’s Larder; Headingley Neighbourhood Design Statement launches at Celebrate Headingley; and St George’s Crypt celebrates 80 years of service to homeless and disadvantaged people in Leeds.

There’s news of a new play to premiere at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and another about ‘the most dedicated football fan’ premieres at Clarence Dock. There’s music and people climbing hills and swimming ‘the Channel’ for charity; there are bands playing for Oxjam; award winning local film makers; and strange goings-on at the Royal Armouries at half term!

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Our deadline for news for the November issue is 1st October, and it’s 1st November for the December edition. Keep your news rolling in – we love to hear from you.

Kind regards Carole, Jack and the team

CELEBRATE HEADINGLEY ANOTHER SUCCESS NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN STATEMENT LAUNCHED COUNCILLOR JAMES MONAGHAN COMMUNITY NOTICES JACOB’S IT’S PARTY TIME LARDER ARTS & CULTURE LIFE & STYLE LEEDS LOVES SHOPPING GARDEN ROUND UP JACOB’S LARDER FREE TICKETS FOR ANTIQUES FAIR AIR SHOP FRONT – HARRIET’S DRAGON SOUND & VISION IT’S TIME TO PARTY YOUNGER LIFE HEALTH & FITNESS

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DESIGN Paul Robinson paul@northleedslife.co.uk L-R: George Judd, Helen Riddle, felter, and Isabel and Greg Mulholland MP.

It was a packed weekend for Celebrate Headingley a couple of weeks ago. New this year was the Textile Day, organised by George Judd, where a number of the textile arts were demonstrated and beautiful items were for sale. Over 400 people attended. Starbucks provided all the coffee and mugs for the event and over £750 was raised for the Headingley LitFest 2011 Greg Mulholland MP took in a number of events: “This year’s Celebrate Headingley was a wonderful community celebration. I was very pleased to attend the Celebration

of Textiles event, an exciting new addition, and my daughter, Isabel, enjoyed helping make a felt broach.

As ever, the barbecue at the New Headingley Club was one of my favourite events of the year, great food, great entertainment and a great venue, a really fantastic get together following a great weekend.”

THIS YEAR’S CELEBRATE HEADINGLEY WAS A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

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This magazine is published by North Leeds Life Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing three monthly magazines covering Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Bramhope, Menston, Otley, Burley-inWharfedale and Ilkley.

BE PART OF THIS EXCITING NEW COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre is seeking three enthusiastic new staff to join the team running HEART which is due to open in January 2011.

Centre Manager (full time – 12 months contract initially, subject to funding).

The Manager will be an exceptional organiser, with excellent communication skills, who will be able to liaise with the users and building occupiers ensuring that the vision of HEART as a central community hub is achieved. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic individual to work closely with HEART Board and HDT Development Manager. Evening and weekend working will be required.

Caretaker (full time – 12 months contract initially, subject to funding).

The Caretaker will be required to maintain the HEART building and surrounding grounds and manage the services required to run the building. They will be a good communicator, who will be able to liaise with the users ensuring a good level of service is maintained. Experience in general contractor management and the property maintenance are required. Health & Safety knowledge is essential. The centre will be open 8 – 11 most days, and flexible working hours, including evening and weekends, will be agreed to match the opening hour requirements.

Administrator (part time – 12 month contract initially, subject to funding).

To provide administrative support to the Centre Manager; by establishing effective booking and invoicing systems, undertaking reception tasks, and general office support to enable the Centre to run smoothly and efficiently.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 18 October 2010.

Full details of the posts and how to apply is available on www.headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk.

Interviews will held on 25th October in Headingley.

Job share applications will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Kim Johnston on: 0791 206 8300 kim@headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk northleedslife.co.uk | October 2010 07

COMMUNITY NEWS

St George’s Crypt is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a challenge to the people of Leeds.

The challenge, which will be launched on 14th October, the actual anniversary date, is called ‘80 Campaign’. It has three main aims: • To raise awareness of the Crypt for everybody in Leeds • To motivate people to pledge to raise ÂŁ80 (or equivalent in time or kind) • To encourage more people to volunteer It hopes to raise ÂŁ80,000 by the end of July 2011 and is planning to recognise everybody who meets the challenge with an Awards evening, where certificates and special prizes will be awarded in a range of categories.

Already people are thinking imaginatively about how they can make their contribution to 80. There will soon be a dedicated section of the website where people can submit ideas and see what others are doing. So far, a trustee has committed to walking

canals with a target of raising ÂŁ1,000; there will be a meal for 80 in the Crypt at ÂŁ10 per head; and plans are afoot to challenge 80 top designers to produce iconic posters for sale on the website. “We are delighted to be launching this important initiative marking 80 years of constant service to homeless and disadvantaged people in Leedsâ€?, said Chris Fields, Crypt Chief Executive. “The Crypt provides a lifeline for up to 100 people every day of the year. We believe it is important to reaffirm our work through telling our story to every sector of Leeds society – we are truly a Leeds charity working in Leeds for Leeds people.â€?

To keep us to date with developments, visit www.stgeorgescrypt.org.uk. If you would like to get involved in 80, please contact giving@ stgeorgescrypt.org.uk for more information and advice.

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St Chad’s Parish Church in Far Headingley is being re-ordered at the moment and will be closed for approximately the next six months.

Services will be held in the Parish Centre in the meantime and further details are available from the Parish Office on 274 4322 or from www.stchads.co.uk.

Design Statement (NDS), which was finally adopted

by Leeds City Council and launched during the recent Celebrate Headingley celebrations.

The NDS describes the character of the area, what should be preserved, and how it should be observed by new development.

Headingley is home to nearly a hundred listed buildings and monuments. There are also imposing villas, handsome terraces and smart semis, as well as pocket parks, broad avenues and picturesque ginnels.

L-R Greg Mulholland MP & his daughter Isabel, Tony Ray, Richard Tyler, and James Monaghan pictured at the launch of the NDS.

NDS LAUNCHED AT CELEBRATE HEADINGLEY Headingley was Leeds’ first suburban development 150 years ago. In recent years it has experienced enormous changes and the environment has suffered. Now, residents have acted to defend their heritage, and over the last couple of years, have prepared a Neighbourhood

Greg Mulholland MP was on hand for the launch: “I was delighted to launch the project in 2007”, said Greg. “It’s fantastic that this has now come to fruition in the form

of this excellent document that will guide planning decisions in Headingley and Hyde Park.

“I’d like to pay tribute to Richard Tyler, Tony Ray and the team who have spent hours producing this.

As well as being a very important planning tool, it is a surprisingly readable document full of interesting historical facts and a real asset to the community in the area.”

Headingley has produced the City’s first NDS as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), part of the official Local Development Framework. It is the first SPD in the city to be produced by a local community, rather than by council officials.

To see the full document visit www. headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk

y a w r u o y e c a p your s Pulse, the business area within the Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre (HEART), opens January 2011 and will offer flexible hot-desking, networking, conference, exhibition, training and meeting room facilities plus a fully stocked café enjoying a fantastic outside off-road eating area.

So, whether you’re starting your own company and only need our facilities for a few hours or are an established company and require a couple of days a week, Pulse is the new place to do business in Leeds.

HEART, Bennett Road, Headingley Leeds LS6 3HN Contact Natalie on 07500 221 078 Email: enquiries@heartcentre.org.uk Website: www.heartcentre.org.uk

COUNCILLOR JAMES MONAGHAN

COUNCILLOR BRENDA LANCASTER

Although the summer may seem a distant memory now, it was certainly a busy few months for Councillors Jamie Matthews, Martin Hamilton and I.

I’d like to give you an update on some of the issues that Councillor Mark Harris and I are involved with.

The combined efforts of councillors, refuse workers and university volunteers made sure that this year’s student changeover went better than ever. With the support of the Area Committee, we made sure extra refuse services were available so that there was as little disruption as possible for local residents.

Firstly, I know many of you were concerned about the travellers’ camp that appeared on King Alfred’s fields over the summer. The night the camp arrived, PCSOs and I visited nearby homes to reassure residents that we were doing everything possible to move the camp on. The camp was finally dispersed and the Council continues to look at ways to prevent this sort of disruption in the future.

While there are still lessons to be learnt for next year, I do want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make sure we cleared 600 tonnes of rubbish and stopped 40 people from bag slashing.

Councillor Matthews and I helped Seagulls celebrate their 5th birthday recently. This great non-profit organisation collects 45 tonnes of paint from household waste sites every year. Instead of ending up in landfills, paint is remixed and sold to the public, community groups and social housing tenants.

Licensing issues and the nuisance associated with late night take-aways continue to cause problems for some residents – which is why we’ve developed the cumulative impact policy. I was therefore really disappointed to see plans to extend a license for an all night drinks delivery service. I am pressing the Council to apply some common sense and turn down the application.

Finally, by the look of many shops, it already appears to be that time of year when thoughts turn to Christmas. For that reason it seems a good time to let you know that we’ve had confirmation that the festive lights on North Lane will definitely all be in place in good time for Christmas!

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On a brighter note, it was great to hear that Waitrose has recruited 243 people for their new store, most of whom are local. The store has also agreed to my request to match fund the money ward councillors allocate for Christmas lights in the shopping area of Green Road and Stonegate Road.

Mark and I have stepped in with a £100 MICE donation to help a Meanwood musician buy a microphone, stand and lead so he can play with a group called the Outsiders, which is made up of ten adults with learning disabilities. I recently attended one of their events, they are a brilliant group of musicians who clearly love to perform.

Finally, thank you to everyone at Silverdale Holiday Centre near Morecambe, for making me welcome during a civic visit this summer.

Every year Silverdale gives around three hundred children the chance to enjoy a seaside break.

For many children from low income families, this is often their first real holiday. Children from Leeds get the chance to go thanks to the Leeds Children’s Holiday Camp Association, which is supported by Leeds City Council. The centre provides children with a wonderful break and great memories.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MAKKAH MASJID RAISES £30,000 FOR PAKISTAN FLOOD VICTIMS During the month long holy festival of Ramadan, British Muslims took time to remember the 20 million people affected by the disastrous floods in Pakistan.

You may have seen on our website that Leeds Makkah Masjid, in Hyde Park, raised over £30,000 for the flood victims over the course of the holy month. Their target was to raise £1,000 per day during Ramadan and they successfully exceeded this.

The funds raised will be sent to the affected areas in Pakistan through the Leeds Lord Mayor’s Pakistan Flood charity appeal.

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The effects of the floods in Pakistan have now exceeded the combined effects of three of the most devastating disasters in recent history; the Tsunami of 2004, the Kashmir earthquake of 2005 and the Haiti earthquake earlier this year.

The appeal is ongoing. You can still donate through the Disasters Emergency Committee by going to www.dec.org.uk, calling 0370 60 60 900 or texting the word ‘GIVE’ to 70707 to donate £5.

THEIR TARGET WAS TO RAISE £1,000 PER DAY DURING RAMADAN AND THEY SUCCESSFULLY EXCEEDED THIS HEADINGLEY ‘THIS PLEASANT RURAL VILLAGE’

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COMMUNITYNOTICES ACTIVE Abbey Runners Tues, 7.45pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, for local run & Thurs, 7.20pm, Leeds Met Beckett Park campus for coached track sessions.

All standards of runner welcome. Details: www. abbeyrunners.co.uk Briggate Morris (Women’s Northwest Morris Dancing) New members invited for winter season.

All ages & abilities welcome, no experience required. Practice Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm, Brownberrie Lane Preschool, Horsforth.

Details: Katie 07890 754115, www.briggatemorris.blogspot.com.

Dalesbus Ramblers Free guided walks in Yorkshire Dales Sundays. All walks accessible by DalesBus services 800, 820 & 870 which link North Leeds with the Dales on Sun & bank hols. Details: Steve 07982 764 857 www. dalesbusramblers.org.uk.

Five Rhythms Dance Moving meditation.

Beginners welcome.

Alternate Fridays at Adel Methodist Church LS16

7PQ, 7.30 – 9.45pm.

Details: www.souldance. ning.com Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Mon & Weds (term time), 7 – 9pm, Sports Hall Lawnswood School.

Parents, children (accompanied) & wider community welcome.

Details: Tony Magee 267 3728, baylis365@ btinternet.com.

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club Mon & Wed, 6.50pm, Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome! Details: www. kirkstallharriers.org. uk, kirkstallharriers@ googlemail.com Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome.

Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Ruth 275 7825, Sara 287 6250.

Leeds Contra Ceilidh meets 8 - 10.30pm at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. On 2nd &

4th Tues of each month (Sept to June). Live band!

No partner or experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282, www.leedscontra. freeuk.com Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church, 7.30 – 9.30pm.

Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926.

Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds.

Social events in winter.

Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN. Leeds Morris Men Thurs 7.45 - 9.45pm, Notre Dame Sixth Form College, St. Mark’s Avenue. New members welcome.

Current age range 12 -70!

Details: Brian 278 1787.

Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74.

Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha. org.uk Lindy Hop Dance Mons, Moortown Social Club,

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Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm.

No partner needed.

Swing music. £5/£4.

Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www. swingjiveleeds.com Phoenix Folk Dancers English Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind the Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 –10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary. Details: 2611902 Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. No partner necessary. £2.50 incl refreshments. Details: 269 1791, 278 2300, pathynes001@tiscali. co.uk St Chad’s Tennis Club Join our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities.

New members welcome.

Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917

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COMMUNITY NOTICES The Tuesday Club Dance the night away at The Village Hotel, Otley Road, LS16, 8–11pm. Great atmosphere & DJ. Over 25s. Smart dress. Only £3.50 Details: Reg on 01274 771285/ 07939 959400.

Weetwood Walking Group Walk to a healthier life!

Lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, enhance mental wellbeing, control weight, improve flexibility, reduce risk of heart disease & stroke. Details: Rachel Hepton 07528 252412, rachel.hepton@wysport. co.uk ARTS & CRAFTS Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat/Sun 16/17 Oct: a weekend workshop

by David Yi Dai from London at Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, 10am - 4pm. New members welcome.

Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk Farsley & District Art Club Mon & Wed, 7:30pm & Thurs, 2pm for drawing & painting at studios in Westroyd Park, New Street, Farsley. Club also hosts expert demos, workshops, critiques & exhibitions. New members welcome. Details: www. farsleyartclub.org.uk.

Flower Arranging Classes 1st Thurs of month, 1.30pm & 7.30pm at Paxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall

Lane. Beginners welcome.

Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, kaybeehall@ talktalk.net ‘Halloween Evening’ Sat 30 Oct, 7.45pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley.

Social Evening hosted by Leeds Combined Arts with treasure hunt, quest, quiz & a few surprises. Music, entertainment & buffet.

Bar open until 11pm.

Members £3, guests £4.

Fancy dress welcome.

Knitting & Nattering 3rd Tues of the month (20 July), New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley, 7.30pm. All welcome! Details: 07712 540388, george.judd1@ ntlworld.com Leeds Combined Arts Poetry Evening Wed 20 Oct, 7.30pm at Headingley Community Centre, North Lane, Headingley. Join members & guests for an evening themed ‘Myths, Magic & Mystery’. Hosted

by Rose Heywood. All welcome to read in the second half. Entry £1.50.

Life Drawing Friendly group of artists of all levels of experience meets regularly in Adel.

Sessions Tues – choice of AM, PM or evenings.

Details: Bob 230 1761,bandlisle@ntlworld. com Meanwood Sewing Class Sat 6 Nov, 10am – 2pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. In aid of Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Details: 274 7102

Mindfolds & Srangleholds an exhibition in the Art Library at Leeds Central Library. Leeds artist Joanne Fox explores the presence of the past using mixed media, soft sculpture, limited edition prints & embroidered textiles. Mon – Wed: 9am – 8pm. Thurs – Fri: 9am – 5pm. Sat: 10am – 5pm.

Sun: 1pm – 5pm. Details 247 8247 St Gemma’s Art Exhibition Thurs 28 – Sun 31 Oct, 10am – 6pm at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley. Entry £2. Over 800 paintings, photographs & pastels available to buy. Prices from £30 - £700.

Details:218 5505 COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Autumn Fair Sat 9 Oct, 10am – 2pm at St. Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown.

Browse a huge variety of stalls & enjoy delicious food & family entertainment. Details: 218 5570 Carr Manor Primary School Craft Fair Sat 6 Nov. Craft stalls, activities & refreshments.

Tables available £10.

Details: Gill Bennett friendsofcarrmanor@ hotmail.com Coffee & Cakes Sat 9 Oct, 10am – 12 noon at Holy Trinity Parochial Hall, Meanwood. Enjoy a cuppa & home baked cakes.

Coffee Morning/Art Exhibition Sat 2 Oct, 10.30am – 12noon in St Chad’s Parish Centre.

In aid of Mission to Seafarers.

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, The Rose Garden in front of The Arc on North Lane.

9am – 12.30pm.

Hyde Park Community Shop Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 1 – 4pm Hyde Park Methodist Mission Church, Woodsley Rd. LS 3. Ladies, men’s & children’s clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac & more.

90% of things cost just £1.

Indoor Car Boot Sale Sat 2 Oct & Sat 6 Nov, 10am – 1pm at St. Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd. Hospice, Moortown. Huge range of items including: home wares, clothes, toys, jewellery, toiletries, stationery, DVDs & music, plants & many other hidden treasures. Entry by donation. Details: Tara on 218 5565, tarag@ st-gemma.co.uk St Andrew’s Church Coffee Morning 3rd Sat every month 10.30am-12, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill. All Welcome Soupkitchen Sat 9 Oct, 11am – 1pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Run by Meanwood Women’s Institute. All the usual stalls. Admission £2.50.

15 Table Top Sale Sat 9 Oct, 10am – 12 noon at Cookridge Methodist Church. 22 stalls, including: homemade cakes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, videos, toys, jigsaws. Plus charity stalls, incl. Wheatfields & Caring For Life. In aid of Church funds.

UNICEF Christmas Craft & Charity Fair Sat 13 Nov, 10am – 3pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd, Roundhay LS8. Cards, gifts, free trade goods, homemade cakes & preserves, tombola, children’s crafts, face painting & opportunity to run model railway. Entry £2.

Organised by Leeds Group for UNICEF UK. Details: 266 5036, leeds.unicef@ gmail.com Wheatfield Weekly Sales Wheatfields Hospice holds sales every Tues (1.303pm) & Fri (10am-12pm).

Bric-a-brac, books, furniture, new & second hand clothing. Café open on Fri & jewellery on 1st & 3rd Tues.

GROUPS/CLUBS Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr, LS6. On 6 Oct

Carole Smithies, MBE, gives a talk entitled ‘The Barnbow Lassies’.

The AGM is on 3 Nov, followed by a talk by Prof Mike Dixon on ‘Ilkley & The Water Cure’. Details: Muriel Huntley 230 1584.

performances, feedback.

Tues 12 & 19 Oct, 7-9pm, upstairs at Pack Horse pub, Woodhouse Lane.

Details: Terry 295 5339 or tbuchan@ntlworld.com, with Comedy Writing/ Performing in subject line.

Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.309pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane.

All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www. alwoodleymc.org.uk

Kaleidoscope Social club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 2621455 or 2612272, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com

Ash Road Area Residents Association meets 7.30pm at Headingley Community Centre. The theme for the meeting on 22 Nov is ‘Housing’.

Details: ashroadarea.r.a@ googlemail.com Book Club At Oxfam Bookshop, Headingley, 1st Tues of each month, 7.30pm. Details: 274 3818, oxfamshopf0839@ oxfam.org.uk Bramhope Round Table Every 2nd Tues. Fun, friendship & fundraising (in that order!). All men between 18 & 45 welcome. Details: www. bramhoperoundtable. co.uk, info@ bramhope844.co.uk Comedy Writers & Performers Sketches & stand-up: readings/

Lawnswood Bridge Club 1.15pm Tues, YMCA Otley Road. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome with a partner if possible.

Details: 07771 610350 Leeds Anglo German Club Tues 5 Oct, 7.30pm at Headingley St Columba’s URC. Die Hanse und Der Stahlhof in London Bärbel Grayson will speak about the Hanseatic League & the significance of the Steelyard in London.

In German & English.

Details: 268 7697

Quizzes, games, puzzles & competitions. £25 per person includes delicious lunch & refreshments.

Details: 01937 573496, leedscompetitionclub@ googlemail.com Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Tues 19 Oct, 7.30pm, Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6.

Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495 Leeds Caledonian Society – for those with an interest in all things Scottish. Winter programme starts with a Social Evening on Wed 13 Oct, 7.30-9.30pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 0113 267 0424, www. leedscaledonians.org.uk

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Leeds Competition Club Sat 23 Oct at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley: the Yorkshire Autumn competition day for anyone who enjoys entering competitions.

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New members welcome.

Membership: single £10/£15 couple. Details: 225 0030.

Leeds Ladies Coffee Club Meet 1st Thurs of month, 10.30am at Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. Tony Cleaver presents ‘Some Northern Gardens’ 7 Oct. Jenny Stacey talks about ‘Victorian Christmas’ on 4 Nov. Details: 268 4921 Leeds Lions Every 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St, LS3, 7.30pm. Details: Joan Kirkham 0113 274 3689 Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & film making.

Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance). Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972.

Leeds National Trust Association Winter programme starts Tues 12 Oct, 10am at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley, with a talk

by Robert Tyrrell on ‘Blue Plaque Personalities of Leeds’. Regular monthly meetings with wide variety

of speakers, social activities & fundraising events.

New members welcome.

Details: Pam 258 8178 Leeds Oxfam Group holds open evenings with invited speakers & arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam. Meetings 1st Wed of each month, 7.30 pm, Civic Hall. Next meetings 6 Oct & 3 Nov. Details: Pauline Neale 0113 269 3542 Leeds U3A A vibrant organisation with 19 interest groups & regular monthly meetings for anyone not in full time occupation, Details: Bill 07552 448834, www. u3aleeds.org.uk Leeds University Old Students’ Association welcomes all former students of the University.

Next event Tues 19 Oct: a visit to Yorkshire Water’s Esholt treatment plant & lunch. Details: 261 4564 or e-mail gmroche@ btinternet.com Leeds Womens Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316.

The Meanwood Players a new amateur drama group, meets Thurs 7 – 9pm at the Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. Details: 07791 129068 The Meanwood Men’s Society Wed 4 Oct, 8pm at Meanwood Insti-

tute, Eveleigh Bradford presents ‘Headingley - This Pleasant Rural Village’; on 18 Oct there’s a visit to Shadwell Lane Synagogue on 18 Oct – meet at Meanwood Parochial Hall, 6.45pm.

Details: Mark 274 7611 or Colin 274 6316.

Meanwood WI meets 3rd Tues, 7.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. On 19 Oct Mr Harker’s topic is ‘Catastrafunnies’!.

Mercury Movie Makers Club for camcorder owners. Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm.

Advice freely available.

Regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/brad/ mercmove Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds & District) Welcomes new members to their monthly meetings at Devonshire Hall, Headingley on 2nd Wed of each month (Oct – May). Good food & excellent speakers! Details: Shirley 257 9381.

Muslimah Mums’ Group Details: MuslimahMums@ yahoo.co.uk Social & Activities Club New members welcome.

Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members night in north Leeds. Details: 0113 258 1126, www. leedsivc.org.uk

TINWOLF (Transition Inner North West of Leeds Forum) meets 7.30pm 1st Mon of month (hub group), 2nd Mon (food group), 3rd Mon (Eco Cafe). Call for venues & events & info on reinstatement of disused Church Lane allotments off Queenswood Dr. Details: 230 7127/ 368 1999, www.tinwolf.org.uk Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome.

Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, hharrison578@ btinternet.com White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Farsley Library, Mon 7.45pm. Next meetings 11 & 25 Oct. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, while having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt 0113 2672062 University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the University/either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events.

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18 MUSIC Amici Singers meet Thurs, 7.30pm at Adel Methodist Church. Mixed voice choir, new singers welcome – no auditions, only a desire to make music with others. Details: 228 5932/ 2671292.

Bell Ringing at St Chad’s Thurs 7.30 – 9pm Beginners & experienced ringers welcome. Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, t.s.futers@leeds.ac.uk Flute Group - Tues 6.30 7.30pm, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama, St Mark’s House, St Mark’s Ave. For Grade 4 standard & above. Details: 275 1232.

Lawnswood Singers Female choir, practices Wed 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good singers welcome to try us out.

Wide repertoire & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers. co.uk.

Learn to Sing Close Harmony Course (male voices) 7.30pm every Mon for 6 weeks starting end Sept at Rawdon Conservative Club, Leeds Road, Rawdon. Numbers limited, please book.

Details: Steve 01423 874319, Keith 01274 583989.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon.

Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989.

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club Join in playing or listening to Yamaha AR100 organ & PRS S.900 keyboard. Occasional concerts by professional artists. Wed 7.30-10.30pm.

Guiseley Factory Workers Club. LS20 9DT. Details: 226 5671 Leeds People’s Choir is Recruiting Friendly mixed-voice secular choir.

Vacancies in all areas, but numbers limited.

No auditions. Open to anyone who enjoys singing. Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Swarthmore Education Centre.

Details: David 0113 225 2816, enquiries@ leedspeopleschoir.org.uk, www.leedspeopleschoir. org.uk Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearses weekly at West Park Centre, Spen Lane, Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm.

No audition. Players of a suitable standard welcome (Associated Board Grade 5). Details: secretary@phoenixband. co.uk, www.phoenixband. co.uk SENIORS Afternoon Tea Dance Tues 12 Oct, 1.304.30pm at St. Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Afternoon of entertainment with the golden voice of Caroline Fields. Tickets £7.50 in

advance. Details: Tara 218 5565, tarag@stgemma.co.uk Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11am-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766 Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age.

1st Wed of month, Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm.

Speaker or entertainment 2pm. Also days out, dining, walks, holidays, computer & play reading groups. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 01943 875208.

Mena Exercise Classes Starting 7 Sept – ChairBased Exercises: 10 -11am Bentley Court; 11.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Dr; 1.30 – 2.30pm Astura Court. Tai Chi classes Tues 2 – 3pm & Thurs 12 – 1pm at Meanwood Community Centre, £2. Term time only. Details: MENA 278 5777 Older & Active in Leeds New weekly ‘Meanwood Strollers’ group. All walks under an hour. All abilities. Details: Hillary or Jaki 350 4200/ 350 4210. www.fgfleeds.org STEP invites you to join their groups at St Andrew’s Church Hall,

Butcher Hill LS16. Afternoon tea, cakes & bingo 1 – 3pm starts Mon 13 Sept; Gentle Exercise Tues 10 – 11.30am; Coffee & Chat Thurs 10 – 11.30am - followed by Bingo & Brunch 11.30am - 1.00pm. Details: 275 7988, www.stepleeds. org.uk.

St Chad’s Lunch Club Weds 12 - 1.30pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre.

Tasty 2-course meal, tea/coffee, biscuits & good company for just £3.50! Open to all those of retirement age living locally to St Chad’s.

Transport provided.

Details: Anne 274 9917, Claire 275 2917.

SPIRITUAL Christian Science Church Services, 40 Otley Rd, Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri. www. christianscience.org.uk ‘Divine Rescue’ Tues, 5 Oct, 7.30pm at St.Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd. Far Headingley LS16. International speaker, Beth Packer, a practitioner of Christian Science healing, presents a talk “Divine rescue – finding powerful healing solutions to life’s problems”. sponsored

by First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Leeds.

Admission free.

19 Holy Trinity Church Meanwood Services 8.30am 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun of month. Joint service at Methodist Church, 8.30am 4th Sun. Sung Eucharist Sun 10.30am (except term time - Parade services 1st Sun). Wed am service every 2nd Wed,10am in the vicarage. Details: www.holytrinitymeanwood. org.uk Introduction to Meditation Thurs 14 & 21 Oct, 7.30pm at The Friends Meeting House (opposite University), Woodhouse Lane, LS2. Consists of guided meditations, talk, discussion & refreshments with Kelsang Chowang, Buddhist nun. Each class is self contained, no need to book. £5 incl refreshments. Details: www.meditationinleeds. org Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition.

Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management.

Details: 244 5256, www. leedsbuddhistcentre.org.

Leeds Healing Centre Now at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6.

Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing.

Fri 11am – 2.30pm.

Also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm.

Donations appreciated.

Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www. leedshealingcentre.org Leeds Stillness Group Based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated.

Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere. com Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 17 Oct, 2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq, Leeds LS2 – a lecture by Christian Bodhi on ‘Developing Your Intuition’. Free.

Meanwood Methodist Church Monday Fellowship Meetings held fortnightly from Mon 4 Oct, 2pm in The Schoolroom. Varied programme including interesting speakers.

You’re assured of a warm welcome. Details: Marjorie Hopwood 275 6913.

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Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meets at Meanwood Community Centre, Stainbeck Ave. Sunday service 11am, coffee 10.30am. Details: Church Office 275 7215, www.mvbc.org.uk.

Meditation in Leeds Weekly drop-in classes in Meanwood, Leeds University, Roundhay 7.30-9.30pm. Details: 224 2902, info@ meditationinleeds.org www.meditationinleeds. org Meet the Quakers Fri 8 Oct at Adel Meeting House, New Adel Lane LS16 6AZ. Coffee Morning 11am – 12.30pm & Open Evening 7.30 – 9.30pm.

Short films, exhibition & literature as part of Quaker Week. Evening includes panel of local Quakers to answer your questions. All welcome. Details: www. leedsquakers.org.uk/ meetings/adel Ratnasambhava Kadampa Buddhist Centre Evening meditation classes in Oakwood & Woodhouse Lane. Suitable for all, ideal for beginners. Sat 2 Oct 10.30am: Meditation day course, ‘Living the Wisdom Life’. Fri 15 Oct 7.30pm: ‘Stop the

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Week’ – wind down with a guided meditation & three-course vegetarian meal. Details: 265 8164, www.meditationinleeds. org.

Feeling Great – No Matter What Positive Thinking: Free 2 part course Sat 2 Oct, 2 – 5.30pm; Sat 9 Oct 2 – 5.30pm (must have attended part 1).

Raja Yoga Meditation: Free 8 wk course starts Mon 8 Nov, 7.30 - 9pm.

Booking required for both. Free drop- in group meditation: Sun 7- 8pm (3rd Sunday: 6.30-7.30pm). Brahma Kumaris, West Park.

Details: 2757727, www. bkwsu.org/uk/leeds St Andrew’s Church Moor Grange Saturday Sanctuary All Age Service 1st Sat every month, 4.30pm. Informal worship followed by refreshments.

All welcome.

St Chad’s Parish Church, Far Headingley Parish Communion 10am every Sunday, & Evensong at 6.30pm, both in the Parish Centre. Harvest Festival service 11am Sun 10 Oct also at Parish Centre. All welcome.

Details: Parish Office 274 4322, www.stchads. co.uk.

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20 St Michael’s Parish Church Headingley 8am services, 2nd & 4th Sun of month. 10am Holy Communion. 12.15pm communion (said service). Wed 10.30am Holy Communion every week.

Worship & Fellowship at Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane.

Sunday morning service 10.45am. Details: www. headingley-urc.co.uk St Augustine’s Church (Wrangthorn), Hyde Park Corner. 10.30am services every Sunday. 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday shorter family service.

6.30pm evening service.

All Welcome.

SUPPORT Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley.

New members welcome.

Details: Pat 0113 275 7694 Different Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise.

Details: Linda McLean 225 4744 Families Need Fathers 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month, Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds.

Support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children, follow-

ing divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179, Ray 07921 728747.

of month (ex bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road.

Details: Nikki 231 1727

org.uk, or write to: Headingley Green Party, c/o 21 Hollin Drive, Leeds LS16 5NE.

Free Debt Help & Advice Available from Christians Against Poverty. Call 0800 328 0006 for appointment.

Wheatfields Carers’ Support Group Small friendly group meets at Wheatfields, Grove Lane, 2nd Wed of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Chat over coffee & share experiences.

Details: Chris Ellis 203 3342, Angie Thompson, Carers Leeds, 246 8338.

Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.30-9.30pm Newcomers welcome.

Details: 274 1011, dave@ yorkshirecnd.org.uk

Leeds Coeliac Group Sat 30 Oct, 7pm. Glutenfree meal at Dine at the Mansion, Mansion Lane, Roundhay Park, LS8.

Details: sandra.mclean@ btinternet.com or 07711 768850.

Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse,7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome.

Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

National Association for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease (Leeds) Support to people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families.

Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ groups.nacc.org.uk, www. groups.nacc.org.uk/leeds Talking Magazines Anyone blind or partially sighted can obtain these monthly cassettes by contacting Leeds Cassette at the Shire View Centre, 72 Headingley Lane LS6 2DJ or calling 0113 270 9130.

The Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon

The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Headingley Cafe Scientifique Mon 4 Oct, 7.45 – 9.30pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Road, LS6. Speaker: Dr. Paul Ruffle, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, University of Manchester, on ‘How I wonder what you are: the Birth, Life & Death of Stars’. Tues 16 Nov Leeds Astronomical Society returns with telescopes to focus on the moon. Details: ann. clarke17@yahoo.co.uk Headingley Green Party Works in Leeds NW Constituency for a safer, sustainable world & meets at least once a month.

Details: 226 1876, info@ headingleygreens.org.uk, www.headingleygreens.

Leeds RSPB Group meets Wed 20 Oct for an illustrated & entertaining talk by the RSPB’s Tim Melling on ‘Bird Misidentification’. New venue: Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane at 7.30pm All welcome.

Details: rspbleeds@ googlemail.com The Thoresby Society (the Leeds Local History Society) lecture season begins 5 Oct, 7.30pm at Friends’ Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds.

Library at 23 Clarendon Road open Tues & Thurs 10am – 2pm. Non-members welcome. Details: 247 0704, www.thoresby. org.uk.

Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 9 Oct, 2pm at 23, Clarendon Rd, Leeds – a talk by Alun Pugh entitled ‘Dei Goes to War’. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2-4pm for anyone needing help with family history research.

Details: Mrs J.Butler 0113 263 9540

21 Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Industrial History Section) Sat 16 Oct, 11am at 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2: ‘Gritstone Through the Ages’, Geoff Boswell outlines how the stone was formed & its uses around Todmorden from earliest times. Followed by pub lunch. Membership (£14) includes several newsletters plus access to vast archive. Non-members welcome. Details: Jane Ellis 265 9970.

MISC/ Events Allo! Allo! Adel Players present the stage version of this hilarious comedy

by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft, Wed 27 – Sat 30 October, 7.30pm at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel. Tickets (£6) available from Anne & Mike Andrews 0113 275 5585 or tickets@ adel-players.org.uk Many tickets already sold, so call now!

Antique Antics with Eric Knowles Sat 30 Oct, 1 – 4.45pm at The Village Hotel, Otley Rd, West Park, LS16. Pre show valuations (arrive early with your antiques!) Eric combines his talents of valuing items with two highly entertaining talks. Tickets £17. Cheques should be made out to ABF – The Soldiers’ Charity & sent to Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall, York YO32 5SW. Details: 01904 442868 or 0113 2672216 Charity Auction Sat 2 Oct. In aid of Leeds Feline Friends. St Margaret’s church hall, Horsforth.

Viewing at 10am, bidding at 11am. Refreshments available.

Community Carol Concert Sun 5 Dec, 3pm at Leeds Town Hall in aid of Help for Heroes. Featuring The Salvation Army bands, choirs & timbrelists, united schools choir & guest xylophone soloist.

Tickets £6 adults, £3 children, £15 family from The Salvation Army c/o 9 Wedderburn Road, Harrogate, HG2 7QH. Please send SAE & cheque payable to “The Salvation Army.”

Details: 01423 81916.

French for Fun - want to brush up your French conversational skills?

Join the friendly, mixed age, mixed ability group (not beginners) at Moor Allerton Library meeting room on Tues afternoon, Oct to Easter. Led by helpful & sympathetic teacher.

Learn a bit & laugh a lot!

Details: Jeanne Jackson 01937 572204, jeanne. jackson@tesco.net Honey Bee Swarms will be collected free of charge, if accessible, Details: Terry Beddows on 268 8231.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weetwood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 3pm, guided tours Wed 11am.

Free admission. Pony Days every Thurs during school hols. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures.org ‘Just Me’ Wed 6 Oct, 7.30pm at Headingley Community Centre, North Lane, Headingley.

Local actress Joan ElderKirkham of Emmerdale & many other TV & stage productions presents a one woman show entitled.

Hosted by Leeds Combined Arts. Entry £2.50 Large Room for Hire Meanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent floor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people.

Weekdays & evenings.

Details: 293 9564.

NeighboursUnited.net Independent community social network, run by volunteers, for those who work, live & study in Leeds. Share news, chat, add event notices & share videos or photos of activities. Members can also link through Facebook & Twitter. Details: www. neighboursunited.net Rooms for Hire Headingley Methodist Church has rooms of various sizes which can be used for meetings, activities & celebrations. Details: Margaret Appleyard on 257 6547.

St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge? Why not join our leadership team.

No prior knot tying experience required!

Details: gsl@stchadsscouts.org.uk.

The Slack & Tight Amateur Repertory Society (STARS) presents Moliere’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid’, adapted by Miles Malleson, at the Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre,

New Adel Lane, LS16 from Tues 26 – Sat 30 Oct, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 / £5.

Details: 293 9596, www. starsleeds.co.uk St Gemma’s Sponsored Santa Dash Sat 11 Dec in Hyde Park & Sun 12 Dec in Leeds city centre. Sign up now. They will provide you with a Santa suit to wear on the day. Details: 218 5505 Volunteers Urgently Required for St. Gemma’s Hospice charity shop, Butcher Hill, West Park, LS16. Variety of roles, hours to suit, Mon – Sat. Details: 274 4746.

Wedding Fayre Sun 17 Oct, 1 – 4pm at Holy Trinity Parochial Hall, Meanwood. Promoting the church as a wedding venue & giving brides-to-be an opportunity see what is available to make their day extra special. There will be various exhibitors attending to help with all those wedding plans.

Wheatfields Hospice Needs You! Fundraising Dept is looking for people to help them with admin work. If you have IT skills, are confident on the phone, have PR experience or like organising events, they would like to hear from you. Details: Sharon 203 3333

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Inevitably there is always a year’s worth of events crammed into the run up to Christmas. Work parties, house parties, your social club will all have a get together – and there will be a plethora of pictures taken and posted all over social networking sites so the memories live on. In that case, you must be looking your best.

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Once you’ve got your body, skin and hair looking great, you need some super stylish outfits to see you through the season. We asked Rutherford Rowley, Personal Shopping Manager at Harvey Nichols, to give us his top tips on looking great this season.

Now we have all you ready for the party season, what about those evenings when you invite people around to your home? Let’s make sure it looks great too. You don’t need to spend a fortune (of course you can if you like!) but certain changes can transform the look and feel of a room.

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Asymetric: Whether it’s long or short, a ternative one shoulder dress offers a fresh alternative to strapless. Dannii Minogues Project ect D does g from some great ones with prices starting around £200 Embellish: Sequins, feathers, furr and embroidered pieces are great for that hat day to night look. Take your work suit and add a sequined blazer, feathered caplet plet or some fab opulent jewellery and as if by magic, your 9-to-5 look will have ve a whole new lease of life!

Trousers: This season trousers are back and they are not just for the daytime. They come in every style from the skinny through to really flattering 70’s style bootcut which both lengthens the leg and shrinks the bottom….genius!

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NEW PLAY RECREATES LIFE OF THE MOST DEDICATED FOOTBALL FAN A new play dramatising the life of one of Leeds United’s most devoted followers will be staged at Clarence Dock this month.

Gary Edwards, a painter and decorator by trade, has missed just one game since 1968! He has followed the club around the world and the play, based on his successful books, ‘Paint It White’ and ‘Second Coat’, is full of humour, glamour, friendship, travel, romance and action.

On his amazing journey he has been shot at, run over and robbed! “The play illustrates the highs and lows of dedication, passion and loyalty”, said producer Les Rowley.

“It is an insight into a hobby taken to the extreme, a travelogue, a ‘road movie’ for the stage.”

Light Night showcases the work of artists, performers and organisations, both established and emerging. Most of the work is new and much is designed specifically for the venue in which it is shown. It’s all about participation – you can barter with apples in an imagined city, take part in a board meeting, build a cairn, play mixed reality games or simply to meet with friends.

Expect to find dancing in the Town Hall cells, statues wrapped in winter knits, storytelling under a duvet, a performance in a swimming pool, theatre in the Victoria Quarter and opera in the Library.

Light Night is co-ordinated by the Arts & Regeneration Team from Leeds City Council in partnership with organisations and individuals from across the city. For more information visit www.lightnightleeds.co.uk

“There are so many stories from all over the world”, added Gary. “I am excited to see how it will translate to the stage.

Unfortunately, Brad Pitt wasn’t available for the part and we have had to make do with the next best thing!”

That next best thing is Leeds actor Gary Dunnington, another lifelong Leeds United fan. Gary has appeared in numerous TV, theatre and film roles, including Coronation Street, Casualty, and Sharpe’s Challenge with Sean Bean.

The play will be directed by ‘Birds of a Feather’ actor, Alun Lewis.

The play, Paint It White opens at Unit 32 Clarence Dock on Wednesday 6th October and runs for 15 performances until 23rd October. Tickets (£10) available online (www.paintitwhite. co.uk) or on the door. Further information: 0113 216 3681 or 07976 746 777.

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EXPECT TO FIND DANCING IN THE TOWN HALL CELLS, STATUES WRAPPED IN WINTER KNITS, STORYTELLING UNDER A DUVET, A PERFORMANCE IN A SWIMMING POOL, THEATRE IN THE VICTORIA QUARTER AND OPERA IN THE LIBRARY

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THE CHORUS WILL BE HOLDING AN OPEN REHEARSAL OF MESSIAH AT ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, ADJACENT TO LEEDS GENERAL INFIRMARY, AT 7PM ON THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER The Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year, is gearing up to present Handel’s Messiah at Leeds Town Hall on Saturday 11th December. One of ‘The Phil’s’ most popular choral works, it has been performed by the 150 strong chorus on countless occasions, including at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest.

The Chorus will be holding an open rehearsal of Messiah at St George’s Church, adjacent to Leeds General Infirmary, at 7pm on Thursday 25th November. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining The Phil to experience singing this wonderful choral work with this renowned chorus.

They are also delighted that one of their progenies is returning to perform in the December concert: Philip Smith went to Birmingham Conservatoire in 2004 and has sung throughout Europe, at the Glyndebourne Opera Festival, and in Billy Budd this season. Sadly, Christopher Johns, Deputy Chorus Master, will leave Leeds at Christmas to take up the post of Director of Music at Leicester Cathedral.

H E A D I N G L E Y ARTISTS EXHIBIT T H I S M O N T H ‘Recent Travels’ Judith Cain’s exhibition ‘Recent Travels’ is at Artco, 1 Meanwood Close, just off Meanwood Road, and runs from Friday 8th October until Friday 30th October. Judith, who until recently taught Fine Art at Leeds Metropolitan University, studied Painting at Leeds College of Art, and A.T.C. at Goldsmiths College, London.

Her paintings focus on the relationship between man and the landscape, and the way aspects of the landscape can be seen and interpreted metaphorically. Colour is of crucial significance.

Judith has exhibited extensively in the UK, and has an impressive collection of awards, including the Laing (Regional and National), Harewood, AHRB and Arts Council Awards.

‘Towards the Light’ Pip Dickens’ exhibition, ‘Toward the Light’, is at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford, until 7th November. It features chandeliers listing on dark oceans, Miss Havisham’s rotting wedding dress and an extinct and invisible King Kong. These seemingly incongruous images belie a common theme – the dramatic relationship we have with light and dark and the dramas, real and imagined, that are played out in between. The exhibition includes sound compositions based on the paintings by electro acoustic musician and lecturer, Monty Adkins

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Crash Premieres at The Playhouse ‘Crash’, William Nicholson’s latest play is to have its premiere at the West Yorkshire Playhouse this month.

This is a play that is likely to strike a nerve with many people, addressing as it does, the recent financial crash and all its implications. Other plays that have tried presenting the case have often fallen short and failed to really engage the audience.

No chance of that with Crash.

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WILLIAM NICHOLSON WROTE CRASH ALMOST AS A VEHICLE FOR HIS OUTRAGE ABOUT THE CRISIS sure ‘wasn’t going to take it any more’! He wrote Crash almost as a vehicle for his outrage about the crisis. Here we have a real story, strong characters and relationships that draw you in to the crisis and how different people dealt with it.

We spoke to director Sarah Esdaile, who recently directed the highly successful ‘Death of a Salesman’ at The Playhouse.

“Crash is really a political call to arms”, she said. “We have been told that these are issues too complex for us to understand, but Bill’s treatment of the subject really clarifies things. It extends beyond the issue of a small group of people earning huge amounts of money, to what

anyone is actually worth. What value does art actually have? It is epic in what it deals with and so relevant.”

William Nicholson is a playwright, screenwriter and novelist. His work includes the play and screenplay Shadowlands, which was Oscar-nominated. It is great news that Crash is to be premiered here in Leeds. Here is a play that is likely to challenge anyone to stay sitting on that fence.

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KEEPING IT LOCAL! THE BRASSERIE AND WEST PARK DELI PUT LOCAL PRODUCE AT THE HEART OF THEIR MENUS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................

Local and fresh have always been buzz words around the West Park Triangle (the area around the West Park shops!). Both The Brasserie and the newly refurbished West Park Deli put the emphasis on fresh produce and take regular deliveries from local suppliers like Lishman’s and Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

KEEPING IT FRESH! It was with this in mind that we dropped in recently for dinner. We happily munched our way through mouth-wateringly fresh seared scallop with minted pea purée (£7.95) and delicately battered tempura king prawns with tomato and chilli sauce (£6.50). This was quickly followed by Yorkshire fine fettle tart – a crispy galette topped with Yorkshire feta and roasted red onions and beetroot, piled high with rocket and parmesan and drizzled with balsamic dressing – (£9.95), and flame-grilled spatchcock chicken (£12.95). The chicken was succulent and just fell off the bone. It came with chilli and tomato marinade, lemon aioli, salad leaves and new potatoes.

PLENTY OF CHOICE As always the choice was not easy – from blue cheese and caramelised pear tart and duck hash cake, through

goats’ cheese and smoked chicken Caesars, pastas and risottos, to more substantial roast rump of lamb, green chicken curry, seared sesame salmon and beer battered haddock. The ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced wherever possible. The secret is to go back often to ensure you taste everything on the menu!

THE BEST BROWNIES IN LEEDS! The Brasserie and West Park Deli make, arguably, the best brownie in Leeds, so my choice of dessert was no problem! Topped with banana and ginger ice cream, it was extra indulgent. The large brownie was a little crispy around the edges but dark and moist in the centre with that wonderfully intense dark chocolate flavour. Oh, and the caramelised poached pears with Chantilly cream came a close second!

LET’S DO LUNCH! The Brasserie is open for lunch every day from 12 noon. Located just by the little roundabout at the West Park shops on Otley Road, it catches the best of the afternoon sun and the front of the restaurant opens out on to an attractive al fresco area – complete with large umbrella and heaters should it get a little chilly. Colourful candle lanterns, cushions and rugs make the al fresco option even more appealing.

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as you watch the world go by and decide on what takes your fancy. Sandwiches include mature cheddar with apple chutney, honeyroast Yorkshire ham, beef and Club served on a variety of breads with a side salad (£5). Opt for a light lunch of wild mushroom risotto, king prawn linguini, blue cheese and pear tart or duck hash cake – all for just £5 too. Or, if you’re really hungry, try the chargrilled Yorkshire Blue burger with handmade chips or smoked Chicken Caesar (£8.50).

KEEPING IT FLEXIBLE The Brasserie’s menus are perfect for that casual pop in or more formal occasions. Have a light bite or go the whole hog. It has that friendly, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to add it to your list of regular haunts. Parking is easy and you’re away from the hustle and bustle.

Brasserie at West Park is open for lunch from 12 every day, and for dinner from 5.30pm. There is a great Early Bird Menu available from 5 – 7pm Monday – Saturday – just £12.50 for two courses. The Deli has a great selection of sandwiches, salads and tapas dishes, brownies and cakes.

They are also currently taking Christmas bookings (£16.50 for two courses) which run from 1st December.

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DESIGNER ON THE RISE Local designer, Darecca Stainforth’s career is off to a good start. When her graduate collection was noticed by the organisers of Leeds Fashion Show, she was invited to show her work at this year’s highly anticipated show.

“I admire a strong personal style”, says Darecca.

“My Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, ‘Azure Fabrication’, is based on contemporary architecture and its construction lines. I like to mix the textures of different fabrics and make interesting contrasts which stimulate both the look and feel of the garment. In doing this, I believe I’m making the garments come to life.”

Since graduating from Leeds College of Art in June, Darecca has been busy working for a pattern cutting company who make patterns for major high street brands like Topshop and River Island, which will surely help her hone her craft. In the future, she hopes to establish her own label and bring her designs to the masses.

For more information about Darecca, you can contact her via dazarockz@hotmail.com

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Leeds’ annual shopping extravaganza is back for its fifth year, with a pop-up fashion marquee, The Style House, on Briggate being a key attraction. In fact, there is so much crammed in to this 10 day event (14th-24th October), you’ll have style oozing from your very pores by the end of it!

There’s the Victoria Quarter Shopping Affair (14th), Leeds Rocks on the 15th (where the city’s finest fashion, music and art talent will be showcased) and She Magazine is hosting an event with style advice from the experts (15th).

There’ll be showcases of both high street and independent retailers Autumn/Winter lines (16th and 17th) and of course, Leeds Fashion Show’s Dress Me Beautiful on the 19th is sure to pull in the crowds – especially since the proceeds this year go to Education for Children.

Closing with The Retail Therapy Awards at The Royal Armouries on the 24th, you’ll have a packed 10 days of style. But if that’s not enough for you, there are fashion trend workshops, minimakeovers, VIP evenings, gifts and much more throughout the week.

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THE VICTORIA QUARTER IS 20!

Since it opened in 1990, The Victoria Quarter has been at the heart of shopping in Leeds. Today it is home to some of the worlds’ leading fashion brands, including Louis Vuitton, Agent Provocateur, Jo Malone, Paul Smith, L K Bennett, Vivenne Westwood, Mulberry and, of course, Harvey Nichols.

VQ attracts nearly 10 million visitors a year! The centre’s much anticipated annual Shopping Affair drew over 9,500 last year. This years’ event is on 14th October and has a 20th anniversary theme.

All 76 stores will be open from 6.00 – 9.00pm with un-missable offers and event-only discounts. Plus there’s spectacular entertainment, a fantastic prize draw, and cake!

“Having been here since the centre opened, it’s been fascinating to see it evolve over time”, said John Bade, VQ Centre Director. I think the retailers we now have, along with the beautiful setting, are the reasons that the VQ continues to be so popular.”

Entry to the Shopping Affair is by invitation only – pick up a registration form in store, or visit www.v-q. co.uk to register online.

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GARDENROUND-UP

By Kath Hall, Paxton Horticultural Society

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It’s time to prepare your containers for winter. Look out for small Vibernum tinus plants, Skimmia Japonica, Rubella, Lavreola, and four Hedra Helix, which has green/ yellow edged leaves. Plant these into a large container where they can remain for several years in a rich potting mix and keep moist. They need semi shade and should be fed with a high potash fertiliser monthly.

A combination which survives winter weather well in a sheltered spot, keeping the soil dry in

freezing conditions, is Winter Cherry, Leucothe, ‘scarletta’ (to compliment the cherry) with Hedra Glacier to soften the edges. And, don’t forget Winter Pansies – add Grape Hyacinths, Iris Reticulata with Ivies, and Juniper Squamata which spreads out its aromatic silver blue foliage. Wear gloves when handling juniper as it can cause skin rashes.

All of these can be planted in the garden when they become too big for the containers.

Fill hanging baskets

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Comforting hues of yellow, red and orange surround us and cooking this month should reflect this. It should be warm and consoling, appreciative of the brisk outdoors. The crunching underfoot of fallen leaves invokes nostalgic joy, and so should your suppers.

Not that I am encouraging stomping your stews and trampling your terrines. Red and golden beetroots sit beautifully on a plate, and are very versatile.

They can be simply roasted and devoured in a warm salad along with their tops, and possibly some walnuts and goats cheese, or included in a number of meat and fish dishes – particularly game or oily fish, such as the Scandinavian triumvirate of beetroot, mackerel and horseradish.

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France and, of course, America.

As well as the sweeter spices used here, such as cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, pumpkin is a great vehicle for eastern flavours. Its natural sweetness balances well with heartier, more aromatic spices, which are always welcome as the evenings turn colder. Try a pumpkin curry with plenty of ginger and cumin, or a Laksa, with chilli, lemongrass, coriander, and coconut milk.

Seafood, after the barren summer months, is also reaching its pinnacle; mussels in particular are at their sumptuous best. The most common varieties are the blue (or common) mussels from Europe, and the green-lipped mussels from New Zealand. I would go for the former as they are nearly always fuller in flavour.

When preparing mussels, first check they are still alive by tapping gently on a surface, or squeezing lightly - if the mussel doesn’t close it is dead and

should be discarded. Also throw any that are closed and feel inordinately heavy as they are probably filled with mud or sand.

Remove the beard, by pulling firmly towards the hinge end of the mussel, then clean the shell of parasites by scraping with a short sturdy knife. They can then be thrown into a pan with a little simmering liquid, shaken (with the lid on), and they will steam open in minutes. Ones that do not open should also be thrown away.

Indubitably the most satisfying part of cooking mussels is the delicious liquor left after steaming. The best way to eat it is simply with crusty bread or some chips to soak it all up. Be inventive with your flavours (more ideas on the website!) There’s more to mussels than simply ‘a la marinière’, although there is no shame in falling back on this delicious classic.

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LIFE & STYLE

ANOTHER EXCITING ANTIQUES & ART EVENT …….AND WE HAVE 100 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY! Bowman Antiques Fairs of Shipley are staging the third Yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair in Halls 1 & 2 of the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, 10am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday 6/7th November.

After the success of last year’s give-away, they are again offering 100 readers of North Leeds Life magazines FREE tickets!

The fair promises a great day out in lovely surroundings. Browse through up to 350 stands.

There is ample free parking and good quality catering.

The fair is staged twice a year in May and November and is a must for anyone interested in the unique, unusual and interesting items available only at antiques and art fairs of this size and quality. www.antiquesfairs.com .

The Fair offers the best selection of antiques, art, retro, vintage and collectables in the north of England. Among this year’s highlights are Le Style 25 from London with high quality deco furniture; Granta Fine Art from Cambridge, showing an eclectic mix of paintings and drawings spanning the 20th century; and Park Antiques of Menston with period ceramics, Georgian furniture, long case, mantel and wall clocks, and barometers.

Each ticket (worth £8) admits two people on one of the two days. To get your FREE ticket, call 01274 588505, send your contact details to Bowman Antiques Fairs, P.O. Box 64, Shipley BD17 74A, or email info@antiquesfairs. com before 5pm Thursday 21st October.

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LIFE & STYLE

Bird Watch with Stan Kenyon As autumn arrives, ducks are losing their summer moult feathers and emerging in resplendent breeding plumage. The most familiar is the mallard, ancestor of the domestic duck.

Unmistakable is the metallic green head, narrow white neck ring and purplish-brown breast of the male.

Teal are the smallest duck, fast and agile in flight. Head pattern is again distinctive, the male chestnut with green sides. At a distance it looks dark with a bright yellow stern patch.

Both mallard and teal are surface-feeding ducks.

Tufted ducks are the most widespread of the diving ducks. The male is black with a rectangular white patch on the flanks and a long drooping crest.

All these resident wildfowl frequent water bodies whether park lakes, rivers, reservoirs or sea coasts. Numbers are swollen by winter visitors, often in large flocks. While so many birds are sadly declining, these ducks are on the increase, although numbers fluctuate from year to year.

BANGS & A BUN

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Back in August, Cosmopolitan Magazine announced their first ever blog awards. The blogosphere went crazy as readers nominated their favourite sites.

When Cosmo announced their shortlist, whittled down from 15,000 nominated blogs, Bangs and a Bun was on it. Woo hoo!

I travelled down to London for the awards ceremony, which was held at the uber-flashy Sketch (which is très posh, don’t you know?) and met all the other nominees. This was a room full of the crème de la crème of the blogging world. It was all a bit intimidating.

A hush fell across the room as they began to announce the winners. My category, Sex and Relationships, was second up. I crossed my fingers and said a prayer to my God (Manolo Blahnik, obviously). Then they said it ‘Runner Up: Bangs and a Bun’. The winner was a blog in Texas. I briefly considered violently overturning the table and demanding a recount, but I thought I’d accept my second place with class.

And after all, out of 15,000 blogs, second place ain’t half bad. Plus, everyone knows, ‘you don’t mess with Texas.’ .............................................................................................

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LIFE & STYLE

Ascanio Pagliaro

By Doug Kemp www. westparkresidents.org.uk

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FREE CONFERENCE EXPLORES CREATING A BALANCED WAY OF LIFE FOR ALL

This year’s Schumacher North conference on Saturday 23rd October at Left Bank Centre on Cardigan Road, Headingley, aims to be a truly participatory experience which will leave everyone feeling inspired and invigorated!

E.F. Schumacher pioneered the ideas of sustainable development, human-scale Ascanio Pagliaro, owner of Tocco technology and ecological Magico hair salon on Otley Road in spirituality in the 1960s and West Park, is celebrating a life without 70s. Today these ideas are glasses after a pioneering treatment.

He opted to have state-of-the-art lenses more relevant than ever, as consumerism and the pursuit implanted into his eyes in a bid to free of endless economic growth him from an increasing reliance on bring us close to ecological glasses. catastrophe.

Also a keen squash player and kite surfer, Ascanio was finding the finishing The conference will explore a wide range of creative and touches of hair styling difficult without practical responses. Through a last minute change of glasses. His workshops, Open Space and surgery, carried out at Yorkshire Eye Hospital, was performed by leading eye World Cafe sessions, they will look at the individual and surgeon, Shafiq Rehman, using only communal changes needed anesthetic eye drops, no needles, and to build a healthy, fulfilling the procedure lasted only 20 minutes. and balanced way of life The powerful implanted lenses replace for all. Themes will include re-localisation, transition, his own natural lenses. Because his natural lenses have been removed, he permaculture, how we work, social justice, the effects will also never suffer from cataracts in of marketing, psychological later life, which is a bonus. aspects of change and more.

“I am passionate about what I do”, Book your place at www. said Ascanio. “Since having this vision correction treatment, I have been able schumacher-north.co.uk, call 0113 262 7914 or to put away my glasses for good and email info@schumacherjust get on with my job of creating north.co.uk beautiful hairstyles.”

PIONEERING SURGERY FOR WEST PARK HAIR STYLIST

Lawnswood School has a longer history than the once vibrant County Secondary Modern schools of Moor Grange for Boys and West Park for Girls. The former is now demolished and the latter is the West Park Centre. These two schools helped to serve the 1950s newly built estates of expanding northern suburbs, which formed part of the massive post-war housing development in Leeds.

It’s easy to forget the extent to which schools not only taught local children, but also provided employment for the local community. This photograph, taken in the 1960s, shows the cleaning staff for West Park school. Sadly almost all in the photograph have passed away, except for Alice, Dot and Joan (3rd, 5th and 8th from the left). From their accounts, it was a very happy and mischievous team. Their stories of the various pranks and goings-on, including an incident of a streaker, have caused much laughter at the STEP coffee mornings (www.stepleeds.org.uk) held in St Andrew’s Church hall on Thursday mornings.

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HARRIET’S DRAGON

Harriet’s Dragon opened in February 2008 at the start of the credit crunch, but has weathered the storm and has become the go-to place for fun clothes for kids. Owner, Angela Marker’s own experience of trying to find interesting, affordable clothes for her own children spurred her on to open her own business and she hasn’t looked back!

DESCRIBE THE STYLE OF YOUR SHOP High quality, casual, easy-to-wear clothes for children.

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST SELLING LINES? Autumn/winter stock from MINYMO has now arrived which combines bold colours with interesting patterns to give a

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very continental look. BABY FACE is new to Harriet’s Dragon this season and is already proving popular. Both brands are Danish and offer an alternative style to main stream children’s clothing.

WHAT TRENDS IN CHILDRENSWEAR ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SEASON? The increasingly popular bandana bibs are back in stock and the Nappy Cakes & Smoothies are always a great idea for a special gift. Both can be tailored to your own requirements and budget.

Wooden toys are long lasting, great for role-play and are always a best seller.

Harriet’s Dragon, 68 Monkbridge Rd, Meanwood, 0113 274 6326, www. harrietsdragon.co.uk

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MUSICLISTINGS

Usher & Other Ghosts Sat 2 Oct, 5.45 – 6.30pm at Howard Assembly Room, Grand Theatre. Victoria Simmonds (voice) & Ian Buckle (piano) perform a programme of music & songs

by Claude Debussy.

Genesish Sun 3 Oct, from 8pm at New Roscoe. A tribute to Genesis covering 70’s Peter Gabriel classics & some Phil Collins material.

Crocodiles Sun 3 Oct, Brudenell Social Club Snappy San Diego duo will take you on an 80’s indie ride of guitar distortion & fuzzy electronics.

Attila the Stockbroker Sun 3 Oct at The Chemic Tavern, Johnston St, Woodhouse, LS6 The original punk poet guarantees an anarchic evening’s entertainment Mark Wynn, Kristy Gallacher, Ninja Horses Mon 4 Oct, Oporto, Call Lane.

From 8pm. Free.

Mark Ronson & ness The Business Intl + or Rose Elinor un Dougall Sun 3 Oct at 02 2 Acadamy.

KRS-One Tues 5 Oct at Leeds University Union. Known for his furiously political & socially conscious raps, he is a manifestation of hip hop culture.

Cherry Ghost Tues 5 Oct at Brudenell Social Club.

Heartfelt indie-pop tinged with hints of country, folk & Americana.

Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo Tues 5 Oct, Oporto, Call Lane, Leeds.

The Magic Numbers Wed 6 Oct at the Irish Centre, York Rd. A beautiful sound emphasised by angelic threepart harmonies. Influences from all over the place flawlessly combined, a great set of original songs.

Christian Ihle Hadland Wed 6 Oct, 1 – 1.55pm. Chamber music at The Venue (Leeds College of Music). Beethoven Schoenberg, Brahms, David Monrad Johansen & Mozart Adrian Edmondson & the Bad Shepherds Thurs 7 Oct at the Brudenell Social Club.

Exciting new collaboration conceived by comedian Adrian Edmondson featuring Martin Allcock from Fairport Convention, Troy Donockley, & violinist/vocalist Eimear Bradley. Expect punk era classics & arrangements inspired by traditional music.

L Light Night: Sit Bach & E Enjoy Fri 8 Oct, 5 – 10pm a at Howard Assembly R Room, Grand Theatre. Five outstanding musicians o play Bach in a unique p performance installation. p

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Acoustic Revolution weekly Sat Open Mic Nights, 7.30 – 11.45pm at The Adelphi, Hunstlet Rd. LS10.

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Crystal Fighters Fri 1 Oct from 10pm at Nation of Shopkeepers. Fast dance music with Basque instruments, synthesizers & voices.

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Raise the Roof Fifth Birthday Festival Fri 8 Oct, 9pm – 5am at The West Indian Centre, Chapeltown Rd. A heady mix of performing & visual arts & local bands & DJs. Details: www.myspace. com/raisetheroofevents.

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Liz Reynolds, Amelia Orgill, Pippa Lloyd, Carrie Flower, Ridley Barbet Thurs 21 Oct. 8 – 11pm at Royal Park Cellars, Hyde Park. £3.50.

Details:www.coppafeel.org.uk

Houston Symphony Orchestra, Ladies Of Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Sat 9 Oct, 7.30pm at Leeds Town Hall.

Arrested Development Thurs 21 Oct, The Wardrobe.

Laid back, funky, worldconscious hip-hopsters who took the world by storm in mid-90s.

Corinne Bailey Rae Sun 10 Oct, 02 Academy, Leeds.

Pippa Lloyd Wed 13 Oct, Bar SixtyToo, 62 Town St, Horsforth

Murcof Thurs 14 Oct, Howard Assembly Room at The Grand Theatre. Minimalist from Mexico. Intense electronic patterns providing a platform for beautiful melodies.

Jim Jones Revue Thurs 14 Oct, Brudenell Social Club.

Super-charged back-to-basics 50’s rock’n’roll.

British Sea Power Fri 15 Oct, Brudenell Social Club People In Jars + Master and the Mule Fri 15 Oct, 8 – 10pm at Left Bank, Cardigan Rd. Detroil Social Club Sat 16 Oct, The Faversham. Most retro sounding band in the UK Indie Charts.

Foxes & Convicts: Secret Sirens, This Many Boyfriends & Lucasz Zabloki Wed 20 Oct at Milo, 10 Call Lane. From 8pm, free

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Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman Sun 24 Oct, 7.30pm at The Grand Theatre.

Details: 0844 848 2701, leedsgrandtheatre.com Ragz, Alex Quinn Mon 25 Oct, Oporto, Call lane, Leeds.

8pm. Free.

Roots: Duncan McFarlane Band Fri 29 Oct. Classy English folk, ‘hugely entertaining, lively & very infectious!’ 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd, Headingley.

O’Hooley & Heidi Tidow Sun 31 Oct, 7pm at All Hallows Church, Hyde Park. New ‘chamber folk’ duo with ex Unthanks member Belinda O’Hooley. Tickets from Jumbo Records or £8 on door

KRS-ONE Photo: Alexander Richter

OXJAM ROCKS ON IN LEEDS Oxjam is a month-long music festival with events running throughout October, up and down the country, in aid of Oxfam. The great thing about it is that it’s organized by local people who know and love their local music scene – so you can be sure the event in Leeds this year will be splendid!

One Leeds Oxjam event is on 17th October at The Well and will feature some fantastic local talent.

There will be two stages and over 25 acts, including Hannah Trigwell, Hayley Gaftarnick, Tag Team Preacher, Secret Sirens, Albert Ross & the Otters, Leodis, March of Dimes and many more.

Along with plenty of music lovers, there’ll also be an auction and a raffle. All proceeds will go to Oxfam, and Leeds Indie Radio will be there to cover it all.

Tickets are available from www.wegottickets.com cket Oxjam Leeds, 17th October, The Well, Chorley Lane, LS3, 1-11pm.

THE LCM SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL FEATURES TWO WORLD CLASS GREATS Leeds College of Music presents a rare opportunity to hear two legendary giants of the saxophone in a weekend of masterclasses and concerts on 29th/ 30th October at The Venue.

Peter King (alto sax) and Jerry Bergonzi (tenor) are amongst the best sax players not just of this era, but of all time. Jerry’s music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, awesome technique and lyricism. He worked with Dave Brubeck for a number of years, and has recorded with Gerry Mulligan, Hal Galper, Eddie Gomez, Bill Evans, Dave Santoro and Steve Swallow, to name but a few.

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Peter King has been a major influence on the British Jazz scene. He performed at the opening of Ronnie Scott’s Club when he was just 19. Now concentrating on his work as a solo artist, he has played with numerous musical legends, from Tony Bennett to James Brown, Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich. He is also known as a featured soloist and Musical Director/Arranger for the Charlie Watts Quintet.

Call the Box Office on 0113 222 3434 for full details and tickets: two masterclasses and two concerts £35; one masterclass and concert £18. Individual concerts £14 and individual workshops £12, or visit www.lcm.ac.uk/concert-season northleedslife.co.uk | October 2010 49

GAMES REVIEWS

Mafia II BBFC 18 Xbox 360/ PS3/PC

Simon Cartwright and Jessica Cope with the central character of their film.

In Mafia II, 2K’s Czech development studio invites players to take on the role of Vito Scaletta, a down-on-hisluck hoodlum who finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Following a short stint with the American Army, Vito returns home to learn that in Empire Bay his reputation as a war hero can go a long way in certain

lines of work…

Mafia II features a fabulously realised vision of post war America. Empire Bay is a city teeming with life and people go about their business in a way which has rarely been so convincing. Unlike in games like GTA, the city itself changes with the years and each passing season.

Supported by a strong script and fabulous voice acting, Mafia II does a tremendous job of representing movies it is clearly been inspired by, and whilst not as classy as the Godfather or as Glitzy as Casino, it certainly makes for an enjoyable, challenging and violent romp. For adults only.

The inevitable tie in to Disney/Pixar’s latest Toy Story movie has finally arrived on home consoles, and Pixel Junkies have been invited to find out what the fuss is about.

FILM MADE IN POTTING SHED WINS AWARD! The animated short film The Astronomer’s Sun recently beat a strong shortlist of contenders to take the inaugural Northern Futures Award in the film category.

This stunning film was actually made in a potting shed in Ilkley! It was animated frame by frame with stop motion puppets, with special effects made by using a combination of optical, hand-drawn and digital processes. It marks the directorial debut of Simon Cartwright and Jessica Cope, and was produced by David Bunting and Peter Kershaw of Duchy Parade Film, Harrogate, on the Digital Shorts scheme run by Screen Yorkshire in partnership with Channel 4 and The UK Film Council.

Toy Story 3 BBFC N/A

The film was also nominated for Best Short Film in the Public Choice category in the British Animation Awards earlier this year, and was shown at The Seattle International Film Festival, The Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival, the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival, and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Half-heartedness is the theme throughout Toy Story 3, with many missed opportunities and ‘also ran’ levels which you have seen and done a thousand times before. Despite this, the game is colourful and features all your kids’ favourite characters, so should represent good value for the under twelve age group.

This is the year of the Northern Futures Awards, which are open to artists, designers and filmmakers aged 21 – 40, born, living or working in the North of England. For further information, visit www. northernfutures.co.uk. or www.screenyorkshire.co.uk

I’d love to say that the Wii version we Wii (reviewed,) reviewed is drastically different from Xbox 360/ the Xbox and PS3 versions that many PS3/PC people will buy, but sadly, very little has been made of the movement technology, with only simple jumps represented by a shake of the controller.

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THE FILM WAS ALSO NOMINATED FOR BEST SHORT FILM IN THE PUBLIC CHOICE CATEGORY IN THE BRITISH ANIMATION AWARDS EARLIER THIS YEAR

ALBUM REVIEW ARCADE FIRE – THE SUBURBS

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By now you’ve probably heard how great this new record from Arcade Fire is. Three albums in, the band is sustaining the momentum that began in 2004 with the their stunning debut, Funeral.

In this age of the download, it’s refreshing to see a band using the album format to work thematically, while the songs stand alone as rock/pop gems. Taken as a whole, the cumulative emotional impact of the albums produced by this unique group is undeniably impressive.

Funeral was a work born out of personal tragedy and loss. Despite, or perhaps because of this, the feel of the album was defiantly life affirming. It explored ideas of neighborhood and community, youth and age and resilience in the face of life’s trials and tribulations. The follow up, 2006’s Neon Bible, was an even weightier affair, permeated with millennial angst and a sense of apocalyptic foreboding.

By Brendan Campbell

With The Suburbs, the band has returned to the more nostalgic mood of their first release. The idea is of the suburbs as the place one spends their youth longing to escape from, waiting for life to begin. The reflective tone of the songwriting here recasts the suburban setting as a time and place infused with magic and poetry, the world beyond vast and full of promise.

Fans of the band will be pleased to see that they’ve lost none of their ambition or sense of drama. By turns wistful, mournful and joyous, the songs on offer here suggest a longing to return to the innocence of childhood while unflinchingly tackling life head on.

The disarmingly jaunty piano riff of the opening title track belies the subtle poignancy of the lyrics and segues into the coiled spring agitation of Ready to Start. It’s nice to see the band giving a respectful nod to The Boss on the Springsteen influenced Modern Man and City With No Children. Elsewhere, the deceptive orchestral intro to Empty Room gives way to thunderous,

punky cacophony, echoed in Month of May. Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) sees the unexpected adoption of elements of electronica.

One of many highlights is the soaring Rococo, initially expressing disdain for ‘the modern kids’ it emerges as a paean to age, decay and regeneration.

The album works as a kind of song cycle with lyrical and musical motifs subsiding and returning throughout.

It ends with a reprise of the opening song, giving one the sense of the completion of an epic journey and returning home.

Many have said that in The Suburbs, Arcade Fire have crafted a modern masterpiece and reached a career high point. Clocking in at just over an hour and spanning sixteen tracks, the album is surprisingly free of filler and the emotional intensity and consummate musicianship is maintained throughout. Another brilliant offering from a band that remain streets ahead of their contemporaries. If you count David Bowie among your fans you must be doing something right.

Photo courtesy of Merge Records

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A FABULOUS FAMILY CONCERT SEASON Leeds International Concert Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new programme for families includes Scottish traditional music, classical song and chill-out jazz! Sunday afternoon concerts at The Carriageworks, feature musicians who specialise in performing for young people and there are plenty of opportunities to participate. Most suitable for ages 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9, but everyone is welcome.

AUTUMN FUN DAY! The Hollybush Conservation Centre is celebrating the season with an Autumn Fun Day. Children can learn about nature through arts and crafts, do habitatbox building to encourage birds, bats and hedgehogs into the garden and go on autumn treasure trails.

Further entertainment includes woodwork demonstrations and themed competitions. The gardens at Hollybush will also be open if you just want to enjoy the autumn foliage.

If you are interested in environmental volunteering there will be information available about current opportunities with BTCV Leeds as well as examples of their work around the grounds.

The event is open to all and is absolutely free.

Hollybush Conservation Centre, on the canal in Kirkstall, just off Broad Lane. Sunday 24th October, 12pm 4pm. For more details go to www2. btcv.org.uk or call 0113 274 2335.

On Sunday 3rd October, Haywood and Grime discover the joy of Scottish folk music. The Wonderful World of Song on Sunday 7th November features Schubert, Britten, Vaughan-Williams and more. On 23rd January, the Fell Clarinet Quartet will take you on a musical journey around the world. The final concert features Pure Brass on 20th February.

Tickets ÂŁ6 adults/ ÂŁ4 children available from the Box Office on 0113 224 3801. Book all four concerts and save 20%.

Further information www.leedsconcertseason.com or 0113 247 8336.

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Mon 25 Oct, 2 – 3pm at Headingley Library.

Stories & Colouring for young children. Details: 214 4525.

Burley Brownies, Headingley Brownies & Hawksworth Wood Brownies have places for 7-10 year old girls. Burley meets Fri, Headingley Thurs & Hawksworth Wood Tues.

Join the Brownies & have fun, make new friends, play games, complete badges, go on trips & much more!! Details: Vicki Johnson 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@ hotmail.com

Headingley Rainbows & Kirkstall Rainbows have places for 5-7 year old girls. Headingley meet Thurs pm & Kirkstall Wed pm. Join the Rainbows & Live, Laugh, Love & Learn! Details: Vicki Johnson 07787 500338, vsjohnson86@hotmail. com Leeds Junior TaeKwon Do Club Tues & Thurs 6 – 7pm (term time). St. Chad’s Primary School, Northolme Ave. Ages 5 – 12. Beginners welcome.

Details: Alex Webster 07732274521

SECOND LAWNSWOOD ART EXHIBITION HAS RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS The second annual Lawnswood Art, Design and Technology Exhibition takes place at Lawnswood School from 12th – 14th October, 6 - 8pm.

A collaboration between the school’s Art and Design departments and ‘Friends of Lawnswood’, the exhibition will showcase students’ work. In addition to A/S and A level art, textiles and products, there will be work by GCSE and KS3 students. On display will be large scale oil paintings, fashion, textiles, prints and 3D work using a variety of mixed media.

“The students who exhibited last year all gained a great deal from the experience”, said Design and Technology teacher Charlotte Tweedy. “This year’s exhibition promises to be just as exciting and as varied, with a record number of exhibitors.”

The exhibition is open to the public each evening and refreshments will be available.

For more details please email: friendsoflawnswood@ hotmail.com

Magazine Club Wed 13 Oct, 3.30 – 5pm at Headingley Library. For 7 – 11 yr olds interested in putting together a magazine. Details: 214 4525 Kidscope Friendly, informal confidential drop-in sessions for parent/carers. Advice & support from variety of caring professionals on wide range of issues, e.g. problems at school, eating habits, bullying, relationship breakdown, loss & bereavement. Details: Pat Spedding 2753961/ 07891276574

Spanish Playgroup Do you speak fluent Spanish? Do you have children under 5? Join us Thurs, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Meanwood Institute, Green Rd. LS6.

Details: 07952 901 770 Wrangthorn Baby & Toddler Group Parent run group Tues 1 – 2.30pm & Thurs 10 – 11.30am, at Wrangthorn Church Hall, Hyde Pk Tce. £1 donation. Refreshments & lots of toys & craft activities.

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JUNIORS BATTLE IT OUT AT THE KIRKSTALL ABBEY TENNIS CLUB Kirkstall Abbey Tennis Club teamed up with local self storage company, Ready Steady Store, to sponsor its 2010 Junior Tournament in September. The tournament was run and organised by resident head coach, Ross Bibby, to encourage and recognise junior tennis. All participants hit the courts and battled it out for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ready Steady Store Shieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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MARCHING TO THE TOP OF THE HILL FOR GWALIOR Local yoga teacher, Jan Coates, and Steph Carncross, a paediatric nurse at Leeds General Infirmary, have spent hours on Hill Sixty in Roundhay Park. Their challenge was to run up and down the hill 1,000 times – a task which took them around 15 hours – and to raise money for Gwalior Children’s Hospital.

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JAN AND STEPH LEAVE FOR GWALIOR SOON, TO SPEND A MONTH AS VOLUNTEERS AT THE ORPHANAGE

LEEDS AKKIES WIN ANNABELLE ROSE TRUST CROSS CODE CHALLENGE Both halves of this match were extremely competitive. The Akkies set the pace in a first half crossing for five tries to Old Modernians’ three and establishing a 24-16 half time lead.

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The game helped to raise around £200 for the Annabelle Rose Trust, one of two children’s causes - along with cancer charity Candlelighters - that the club is supporting this year. The fund was set up to help Annabelle Rose Wardleworth, a five year old from Cookridge who suffers from Quadriplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Annabelle’s parents are currently trying to raise money to send her to America for life-changing surgery. For details visit www.annabellerosetrust.org For more information on Leeds Akkies, contact pottsrob@hotmail.com (07980625497) or visit www.leedsakkies.co.uk.

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House and Garden Improvement, Maintenance, Care & Repair

Home ✓ General home improvements ✓ Painting and decorating ✓ Door hanging and joinery ✓ Kitchen fitting and refurbishment ✓ Bathroom fitting and refurbishment ✓ Laminate and wood flooring ✓ Wall and floor tiling ✓ Replacement of fixtures & fittings ✓ Assembly and installation

Garden ✓ General maintenance and clearance ✓ Lawn treatment and cutting • Patio build and repair ✓ Fencing build and repair General ✓ Light removals and clearance ✓ Cleaning windows, UPVC frames, patios, pathways and gutters

Contact Keith, experienced and skilled tradesman

Tel: 07860 237 619 or 0113 224 2733 Email: kw.west@tiscali.co.uk • www.helpinghandyman.co.uk

W E S T PA R K

Coin-op Laundry & Dry Cleaning

° Same day service wash ° Same day quilt & duvet cleaning ° Sleeping bags cleaned ° Shirt service ° Quality curtain cleaning ° Football & rugby kits cleaned ° Ironing service ° Suede & leather cleaning ° Rug cleaning ° Collection & delivery service

° Professional dry cleaning service: ° Suit (2 piece) £6.00 ° Jacket £4.00 ° Trousers & skirts £3.00 ° Shirts (laundered, from) £1.80 ° Dress (plain, from) £6.00 ° Woolies £3.00 ° Suede & leather Jackets £15.00 Coats £20.00

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8am-7pm Next to Leeds Floral Designs

For all your laundry and dry cleaning

Tel: 0113 278 9738

Near The Brasserie @ West Park

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COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS

Trio

Tom Cruise here we come!

Always wanted to get behind a bar? Well here’s your chance. Let our award winning Mixologists train you and your friends in a fantastic fun session to make your very own classic cocktails

Christmas Menu Celebrate this Christmas in style, Trio offers the perfect festive atmosphere for you and your friends

£25 including 5 drinks, £35 including a buffet All prices are per person

COCKTAIL PARTY Have your very own private area for you and your friends for an exclusive Christmas Cocktail party

Hold your Christmas party before the 9th of December and receive a complimentary bottle of fizz*

All prices are per person

Even more reason to get into the spirit this Christmas!

(v) Vegetarian

(n) Contains Nuts

We cannot guarantee our food has not come into contact with nuts.

If you have any allergy or are sensitive to certain ingredients, please ask our manager for assistance.

A full list of ingredients is available for your peace of mind.

All items are subject to availability

*One bottle available per 6 people attending, receive the fizz at your function or on a separate occasion - your call

Starters

Booking Form

Spiced Pumpkin Soup (v)

Name

Trio 2 courses £19.95

Address

No price increase for 3 years!

Number in Party

Two courses available

Time of Booking

Traditional Roast Turkey (n)

Slow Braised Lamb Lamb shoulder and root vegetables slowly braised in red wine and rich gravy, dauphinoise potatoes and pan-fried greens

Caramelized red onions, gruyere, goat’s cheese & parmesan tart, honey roasted carrots, parsnips, fondant potatoes and herb cream

Christmas Pudding (v, n) Served with brandy sauce and crème fraiche

Fresh Fruit Salad (v) Served with whipping cream

Dark Chocolate Torte (v, n) Served with fruit compote and chantilly cream

Tarte au Citron (v, n) Served with fruit compote and chantilly cream

Trio, 44 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HU

Tel: 0113 2036090

Lamb

Roast Cod

Turkey

Tart Tart

Desserts

Mains

Lamb

Starters

Trio 2 Course

Roast Cod

Oven baked loin of cod topped with roasted peppers and wrapped in prosciutto ham, dauphinoise potatoes, pan-fried greens and roast cherry tomato sauce

Desserts

Number of Dishes

With chestnut & thyme stuffing, fondant potatoes, honey roasted carrots, parsnips, cranberry jam and a red wine jus

Roast Cod

Mains

Cranberry

Mains

Starters

Trio 3 Course

Duck Pate

Buffet menus available on request

Deposit Taken £

Salmon

Camembert cheese studded with garlic & rosemary and oven baked, cranberry sauce and crostinis

Date of Booking

Duck Pate

Camembert & Cranberry Pots (v)

Monday to Sunday 12 - 4 Choose from a starter and main course

Soup

Served with roasted onion chutney, fresh leaves, raspberry vinaigrette and warmed granary bread

Three Cheese, Red Onion & Thyme Tart (v)

Email

Salmon

Duck Pate (n)

Tel

Soup

Smoked salmon, prawns, cream cheese, lemon & rocket parcel, fruity balsamic dressing, rocket and crostinis

Trio 3 courses £24.95

Turkey

Smoked Salmon Parcel

Cranberry

Served with warmed bread

Tarte

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Choc Torte

Start off with cocktails in Skippys, followed by a delicious meal in the restaurant before going to our extensively refurbished, award winning basement bar

Fruit Salad

Trio offers a unique experience all under one roof

£20 for 5 cocktails and £30 including a Christmas buffet

Xmas Pud

Christmas Menu

Number of Dishes A £10 per head deposit is required to confirm your booking. This deposit is non-refundable and is payable 21 days prior to your booking. Your table will be held for a maximum of 15 minutes after which time it will be offered to other guests and your deposit will be forfeited.

To make a booking or for any other enquiries, please contact us on 0113 2036090 or email managers@trioleeds.co.uk

E. managers@trioleeds.co.uk

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