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Who would have believed that Christmas would creep up on us so quickly! But it is almost here and Leeds, of course, is stepping up with an amazing programme of traditional pantomimes and Christmas shows, plays, exhibitions, concerts, fairs, festivals, wonderful independent shops and more.

Leeds Playhouse stages its first Christmas Shows in its newly transformed theatres; The Hepworth Wakefield presents an exhibition of Alan Davie’s and David Hockney’s early work; ‘We Will Rock You’ comes to Leeds Grand; and Simon on the Streets celebrates 20 years of helping the homeless

on our streets.

In addition, look out for news of this year’s Leeds Gathering; St Gemma’s fun Santa Dash; the switching on of Christmas Lights in Moortown and Roundhay; and news of fairs and Christmas markets.

Now, we look forward to receiving all your news and notices for December! Please get this to us by 1st November (13th November for advertising). The deadline for the December edition is before 1st December for news and notices and 4th December for advertising.

Kind regards, Carole, Jack and the team.

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06 12 18 30 32 37 50 55 06 Twenty Years on the Streets Simon on the Streets has been working with vulnerable people in Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees for 20 years.

32 Wizard of Oz at Leeds Playhouse

12 A Gift Membership to The Leeds Library The perfect gift for anybody who

A whole host of fantastic fundraising events to help you get into the mood for Christmas.

loves books.

18 A Magical Christmas Experience at Lotherton Embark on adventures with fairies, elves and Santa himself.

30 Alan Davie & David Hockney at The Hepworth a major exhibition exploring creative convergences between these two artists.

Be transported to the Emerald City in the newly transformed theatre.

37 Festive Fun with St Gemma’s

50 ‘Dispatches on the Red Dress’ Rowan Rheingans brings her solo show to All Hallows.

55 The Leeds Gathering 2019 A celebration of Irish Arts and music organised by the Irish Arts Foundation.

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Life&Style Twenty Years on the Streets

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Founded in 1999, Simon on the Streets has been working with vulnerable people affected by homelessness in Leeds, Bradford and Kirklees for 20 years.

Since the charity was set up it has worked on an outreach basis, approaching rough sleepers on the streets and building relationships with them. It continues to support individuals who struggle to access other services and, by remaining independent of government funding, can offer support with no time limits.

Rough sleeping has increased by 165 percent since 2010 and Simon on the Streets is stretching its service to meet demand. In Leeds, the charity is seeing a huge increase in EU migrants sleeping rough who have come to the UK on a promise of work and housing from illegal employers. Most cannot access benefits or housing support and the charity has struggled to find adequate support for them. This makes EU migrants particularly vulnerable to forced labour and human trafficking. Simon on the Streets is working with LATCH and Engage

Leeds to create supported housing for them to ensure they are safe and can access services.

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The charity is celebrating its twenty-year anniversary with a fundraising gig at the Holbeck Working Men's Club on 29th November, with Hope and Social headlining, supported by Ska band Skandals.

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“I’m saddened that the level of homelessness has continued to increase across the UK, making our work more relevant than ever”, said Eric Richardson CEO at Simon on the Streets. “We continue to deliver outreach on the streets in all our three areas. Your donations make this possible. I hope to see you at our anniversary event at the Holbeck on 29th November.”

@NORTHLEEDSLIFE Simon on the Streets relies solely on donations and partnerships to continue its vital work in the community. Tickets are available on www. seetickets.com For further information, visit www.simononthestreets.co.uk

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Life&Style They Lived In Leeds

By Eveleigh Bradford

DOROTHY UNA RATCLIFFE (1887-1967) Writer, Poet, Traveller, Collector Dorothy Una Ratcliffe (known affectionately as D.U.R.) led a rich and colourful life. Glamorous, wealthy, a socialite who loved nature and the gypsy life, she published almost fifty books, travelled all over the world, nurtured her garden, adored Yorkshire and its traditions, was a prolific collector and the inspiration behind a magnificent legacy to Leeds.

Brought up in Sussex and Surrey, she was the eldest of the three daughters of George Benson Clough, a wealthy barrister originally from Scarborough: she called him the first Yorkshireman in her life. He was active in local politics, author of several books, and encouraged her early literary efforts. Dorothy and her sisters were educated locally, then sent to finishing schools in Germany and Paris to polish their accomplishments.

In London in 1909, aged 22, she married Charles Frederick Ratcliffe, nephew and heir of the wealthy chemical tycoon Edward Allen Brotherton, later Lord Brotherton of Wakefield. He had no children, as his wife and baby had died in childbirth, and Charles, his sister’s son, was destined to inherit the business. The newly married couple settled in a house near Edward Brotherton’s home at Roundhay Hall (now the Spire Hospital), and in later years moved there themselves.

Dorothy and Edward Brotherton got on famously – she filled the place of daughter and hostess in his busy social and political life. In 1913, when he became Lord Mayor of Leeds, he chose her as his Lady Mayoress.

Her striking appearance caused a stir – ‘a most picturesque figure’, gushed the papers, ‘tall and slim, in champagne coloured satin… with a huge stole and muff of snow leopard’.

But their year in office was darkened by the outbreak of war. Dorothy supported him in raising and equipping, at his own expense, the volunteer ‘Leeds Pals’, and with her fluent

French helped welcome Belgian refugees.

He clearly had a great affection for her, and they shared a passion for literature and fine books. Over the next years he financed her publication of a literary magazine, ‘The Microcosm’, with articles by writers like Tolkien and Chesterton, and she helped him build up a stunning library of rare and precious books and manuscripts, which was later bequeathed to Leeds University ‘in trust for the Nation’, and housed in the Brotherton Library which he had so munificently endowed.

From her early years she had loved writing, especially poetry and drama. She fell in love with the Yorkshire Dales, their landscape, dialect and customs, and in 1918 published her first volume of lyrical, romantic Dales ballads, ‘The Dales of Arcady’. From then on, year after year, she published poems, plays, memoirs, based on Dales life, some in local dialect and some specially for children (sadly she could have none of her own). Her other passion was for the Romany people and their culture, which she loved to explore and write about – she was sure she had gypsy blood. It’s easy now to judge her work as over-

sentimental, a fanciful, romanticised version of country and gypsy life, but she felt she was writing in the old ballad tradition, which she often gave lectures on. Her work was widelyread (often featured in ‘The Dalesman’) and enjoyed for its idealised imagery and its dialect humour.

Her marriage to Charles Ratcliffe (who later took the name of Brotherton – and was the benefactor of the LGI’s Brotherton wing) proved deeply unhappy, but to avoid scandal they divorced only after Lord Brotherton’s death in 1930. He left her a generous inheritance of her own and she began a new life. In 1932 she married Noel MacGrigor Phillips and together they travelled the world, often in their caravan or yacht. Their home was Temple Sowerby Manor, near Penrith; a few years after her husband’s sudden death in 1942 she gave the house and her beloved garden (Acorn Bank) to the National Trust. She married a third time, a long-term friend called Arthur Vowles, and they lived in Edinburgh until his death, when she moved to North Berwick. She died aged 80, writing, always under the same name, almost to the end.

She was an active campaigner for the Yorkshire Dialect and Gypsy Lore societies, and remained an untiring friend to the Brotherton Library, to which she gave her outstanding collection of Romany material.

The Leeds Museum has her fine collection of fans and miniatures, and (poignantly) baby bonnets – and a powerful bronze bust. Meanwhile her many books, once so popular, moulder on library shelves, though some of her lyrical poems have been set to music (by Artisan Harmony). Her own words can serve as an epitaph: ‘Here lies a lover of rain and sun,/ Loving, and loved by everyone; /Who left these beautiful dales to find /The dales where the heavenly rivers wind.’

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Life&Style The Beck and Call a Local that’s a Huge Hit with the Locals!

The Beck and Call opened its doors at the end of May following extensive renovations and hasn’t looked back. Since opening, virtually every table - both inside and out – has been occupied pretty much every single day. Situated on Stainbeck Road, Meanwood, on the site previously occupied by The True Britton, it has stepped in to provide a much-needed family pub with great food, a large play area for children, an extensive beer garden, and community events.

Now that the colder months have arrived, home-cooked winter warmers are coming to the fore, and great Christmas menus are guaranteed to attract attention. Of course, there are favourites like Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas Pudding, but there’s also Ox Cheek with Creamy Mash, Hake with Herb Crumb, and Celariac and Lentil Hot Pot, followed by Chocolate Brownies and Eggnog Pannacotta for dessert. Three courses are just £24 and two only £19.50.

“We set out to create a proper pub that the whole community could enjoy and that's exactly what's happening, so we're delighted”, said Ben Davy, Chef & Food Development. “It's been lovely to see old and new customers enjoying the pub, outdoor garden, and the play area, which has been really popular with children.”

There’s also a super Christmas Buffet for £15.95 per person (min order ten people).

You can expect tasty Sprout Bhajis, Pigs in Blankets, Festive Sausage Rolls and Burgers, and Festive Veggy Burgers too, Baked Camembert, Roast New Potatoes, and Winter Vegetable Salad.

Now that the Beck and Call is firmly embedded in the community, it has also introduced a quiz every Wednesday and Sunday, DJs every Friday and Saturday night and exciting events are planned, including Bonfire Night with food, drink and family-friendly fireworks display, a Pie & Ale Festival and Christmas carols leading up to the big day - all free to attend.

To book Christmas meals, available from 25th November onwards, please call 0113 266 1192

Good food is a priority at the Beck and Call and its offers through the week have been a great draw – Monday is Pie Day (buy one and get a second for £1) and children eat free from 4 – 7pm; Tuesday it’s Fish & Chips (also a second one for £1); Wednesday is Steak Day (a free drink with your order); and Thursday is Burger Day. The Beck & Call has also built up quite a reputation for its Sunday Roasts!

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Christmas is Coming The excitement for the approaching season is rising rapidly – there is so much to think about! Top of everyone’s list are gifts, food, fun and entertainment. Here are just a few ideas to ease you into the festivities.

Give Gift Membership to The Leeds Library this Christmas M

Membership of The Leeds Library on Commercial Street would be the perfect gift for anybody who loves books – calm surroundings and a beautiful building, and it lasts all year!

They would be part of the oldest membership library of its type in the UK - founded in 1768 – and be able to relax in a stunning Grade 2 listed Georgian building in the heart of the city, one of Leeds’ cultural gems.

You can become part of this thriving community of book lovers and writers as an Individual, Joint, Family, Student or Young Person from as little as £66 per year. Membership includes full access to around 140,000 titles including books, over 60 magazines, daily newspapers, audio books and

DVDs, and member driven collections acquired through the Library’s expert selections and your requests. It’s a perfect location to study, write or research and there are no fines.

Gift Membership includes a handwritten gift card and welcome letter, which can be posted to you or sent to your recipient directly. Gift recipients are invited to be shown around the Library and given an explanation of its range of services. An invitation to a New Members’ Evening will follow, which includes a tour of the Library’s treasured collections, an opportunity to meet staff and Trustees and to mingle with other

new members.

For further information, visit www.theleedslibrary.org.uk and go to the ‘Join Us’ menu, or drop into the Library and speak to a member of staff.

The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial St, LS1 6AL Tel: 0113 245 3071

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Simcha Gallery in the Corn Exchange is a wonderful craft gallery and working studio, showcasing the work of jewellery designer Stephen Roper and his mother Anne Roper, an artist and textile designer.

Inspired by nature, the beauty of time-worn surfaces and ancient artefacts, Stephen’s silver and gold jewellery explores organic textures and forms through traditional metalworking techniques and is influenced by the flowing sinuous lines of Art Nouveau.

He has created several design collections of jewellery, and undertakes numerous commissions, including designs upcycled and refashioned from family heirlooms.

Shetland wool wraps and berets, art cards, mixed media artworks and jewellery, are all made in the gallery studio by Anne, who loves multi-layered colours and textures, combining metallic threads, paint, embroidery, felt and crochet.

Contemporary ceramics and glass by carefully selected UK artists are also displayed in the gallery.

Simcha Gallery is on the Balcony Level in the Corn Exchange. www. simchagallery.co.uk

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GIFT MEMBERSHIP Give the gift of books to a friend or family member this Christmas, or just treat yourself!

Become part of the oldest membership subscription library in the British Isles and enter into the world of our stunning Grade 2 listed Georgian building widely regarded as one of Leeds’ cultural gems.

Join as an Individual, Joint, Family, Student or Young Person from as little as £66 per year. Full membership details, and how to purchase Gift Membership, can be found at theleedslibrary.org.uk, call 0113 245 3071 or drop in and talk to us.

The Leeds Library, 18 Commercial St, Leeds, LS1 6AL

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Sleeping Beauty at The Ca rria geworks

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Over the last 14 years, the Carriageworks Theatre has built a great reputation for presenting captivating, traditional pantomime.

This year is no different. Family favourite Jez Edwards is joined by Rotherham’s own acid-tongued drag sensation Myra Dubois, West-end star Katherine Picar, and fresh from the multi award winning UK Tour of Sunset Boulevard, James Meunier, in a gorgeous new production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’.

Spectacular, funny and unbelievably feel-good, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ follows the story of Princess Ariana who, after pricking her finger on a magic spinning wheel, is placed under a curse, forcing her to sleep for 100 years.

The story is packed with spellbinding

special effects, glittering sets, stunning costumes, magic and mayhem. It’s the perfect festive treat for all the family.

Pictured: Myra Dubois (Right)

‘Sleeping Beauty’ will run from Friday 22nd November to Saturday 4th January 2020. Tickets (£13 - £20) can be purchased from 0113 176 0318 or carriageworkstheatre.co.uk.

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The Hepworth Wakefield’s Christmas Fair is one of Yorkshire’s top Christmas shopping destinations and, for the second year running, it will take place over two weekends – Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th November and Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December.

Treat yourself, find the perfect gift, or stock up for Winter in the Craft & Food Market, which features artists, designers and makers alongside artisan food and drink producers. Items will include cards, candles, ceramics, gifts for children, handmade cosmetics, homewares, jewellery, prints, textiles and all the essentials for Christmas kitchen cupboards.

Young visitors can explore a sensory Winter Wonderland,

designed for early years children and their adults (Fri 22 Nov, Fri 29 Nov); while 2 – 12 year olds can experiment with relief and stamping techniques to make patterned Christmas decorations (Sat 23, Sun 24, Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1 Dec). Families can also ‘draw and explore’ their way around the gallery (daily), or get creative with pop-up art pods (Sat 23 Nov, Sat 30 Nov). All family activities are free.

There will also be performances from CAPA College, Featherstone Male Voice Choir, Horbury Community Choir and St Austin’s Choir and a street food market in The Hepworth Wakefield Garden.

Entry is just £2 (THW Members & U-16s free) For further information, visit hepworthwakefield.org/ christmas-fair

Our Handmade Collective is passionate about showcasing the talents of local Yorkshire designer/ makers. It has a reputation for quirky, fun and unusual greetings cards, and gifts such as vinyl notebooks, driftwood cottages, china doll house tea sets, jewellery, stamped cutlery, hand painted glass, artwork to cover your house from floor to ceiling, quirky ornaments, and beautiful bath and body treats.

Their Christmas Shopping Evening Event is on Thursday 7th November and is an opportunity to meet many of the makers, while sipping mulled wine and munching on mince pies! Wear your finest festive Christmas Jumper and sing along with local choir Vocologee.

There will be 10% off all your purchases for the evening.

For more information visit www.ourhandmade collective.co.uk or search Our Handmade Collective on facebook, Instagram and twitter

Fri 22 – Sun 24 Nov Fri 29 Nov – Sun 1 Dec 10am – 5pm Craft & food market Street food Free family activities Choirs & brass bands

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A Magical Christmas Experience at Lotherton

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Steeped in magic and excitement, this fabulous Christmas event returns to Lotherton Hall, Aberford, for its fourth year. From 22nd November to 5th January 2020, families can enjoy a festive day out like no other, embarking on adventures with fairies, elves and Santa himself.

Taking inspiration from traditional Christmas themes, it embeds itself in the Edwardian house and country estate. As you approach the Woodland Walk, you’ll encounter magical interpretations of the Twelve Days of Christmas, taking you into a land of Christmas storytelling with lights and art installations – make the turtle doves fly, walk through the five gold rings and be a drummer drumming!

Uncover a secret fairy hideaway in the ‘The Enchanted Fairy Dell’ rock garden and listen to the

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fairies’ whisperings and cheeky giggles. ‘The North Pole’ is home to Santa, of course! (Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!).

And, you can find the elves in their cabins busy making Christmas decorations in ‘Elf Village’ – join them to create crafts and goodies to take home or listen to their stories, and skate around the brandnew 596 square metre open-air ice rink.

Added extras include Christmas markets, a vintage funfair, an Edwardian Photo Studio, and Christmas choirs. Early booking is recommended – visit www.thechristmasexperience.co.uk for details.

Are You a Rebel or a Rose?

This will be Rebel & Rose’s first Christmas in the heart of Chapel Allerton and thank goodness they are here! The shop is a veritable treasure trove of accessories for all ages and occasions.

Run by Rachael Brereton, it has a huge range of beautiful Italian leather and non-leather bags, lovely heathery tweed bags from Earth Squared, a Fair-Trade company based in Edinburgh, and wonderful trendy backpacks – all in a wide variety of colours, colour combinations, shapes and sizes. Styles range from stylish, elegant and useful to plain FUN!

There are purses, wallets and clutch bags too (in every colour of the rainbow!) plus Spirit bags and backpacks. You’ll also find a great collection of leather and textile gloves and fingerless gloves (even faux-fur trimmed!).

And, you can wrap up in cosy softness with ponchos, cashmere stoles, snuggly bobble hats and attractive scarves.

Rachael also stocks some eyecatching jewellery and watches which are ideal for setting off plain dresses and jumpers. Her magnetic brooches are a must for any wrap, and her hard shell, four-wheel luggage range guarantees that you will never miss your case on that carousel!

Rebel & Rose, Stainbeck Corner, Chapel Allerton LS7 3PG. Tel: 07792 590 316

Handbags • Jewellery • Gifts • Accessories

• Huge range of leather & non-leather bags • Ponchos & cashmere wraps • Clutch bags, purses & gloves • Jewellery & watches • Spirit backpacks

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Protein Dance Reimagines ‘The Li ttle Prince’ at the Riley A

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic tale ‘The Little Prince’ is given a fresh and witty adaptation through Luca Silvestrini’s distinctive blend of dance, humour and music on Saturday 23rd (1.30 & 5.30pm) and Sunday 24th November (1.30pm) at the Riley Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Chapeltown Road, LS7 4BH. One of the world’s most translated stories, the Little Prince journeys from his tiny asteroid to planet Earth, meeting a stranded pilot, a greedy businessman who counts the stars, a sly snake and a mysterious fox. The story is loved by all generations for its message of friendship and love and was adapted into an animated film in 2015.

“I am really excited to bring to life such a beautiful and important parable”, said Luca Silvestrini.

“Love, friendship, and even loss take centre stage in this story as children make discoveries and their grownups are reminded that they were once children too. I’m incredibly lucky to embark on this journey with a fabulous team of artists. “We are creating a theatrical experience that will entertain and connect the entire family.”

Protein is one of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre and is renowned for blending original choreography with humour and music to entertain and provoke audiences.

The cast for The Little Prince includes Donna Lennard, Andrew Gardiner, Faith Prendergast, and Jack Sergison. The original score is by Frank Moon, design by Yann Seabra, and lighting by Jackie Shemesh,

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Twas the Weeks Before Christmas...

I It’s after-hours, the doors are closed and it’s the moment when Harewood House really comes alive.

The statues are singing, the paintings are gossiping and there’s hustle and bustle both above and below stairs, with the anticipation of guests in the run up to Christmas.

For six weeks from Saturday 23rd November Yorkshire’s most exciting country house presents its interpretation of Christmas. Created by British artistic duo, Davy and Kristin McGuire from Studio McGuire, ‘A Night at the Mansion’ presents workshops, festivethemed music, events, Christmas market weekends, cookery demonstrations and an encounter with Father and Mrs Christmas. Just open the doors, look under the stairs, listen out for the chatter and follow the music!

Harewood’s festive makeover will bring warmth and cheer to you and your friends. Two weekends, (7th/ 8th & 14th/ 15th December) will be dedicated to Christmas markets, with music and merriment and, across the whole season, you can catch seasonal cookery demonstrations in the kitchen. Plus, don’t

Funk It Up! Funk It Up Clothing, a Ladies Fashion Boutique in Moortown, is a welcome oasis of calm set up by Alison Haw specifically to provide an antidote to high street shopping.

Pop in on a Friday or Saturday and enjoy a relaxed, friendly experience.

It is full of stylish, carefully chosen, comfortable and easy-to-wear clothing suitable for all ages and occasions – from casual skinny jeans, cosy sweaters and loose tops to smart tunics and dresses – all at really sensible prices.

“I have chosen styles that are inspired by Vivienne Westwood and All Saints”, said Alison, “full of personality and originality. It’s feel-good fashion that’s fun to wear

miss the opportunity to balance body and soul on one of Harewood’s beautiful outdoor trails.

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and allows you to quietly make a statement.”

Alison sources a lot of her styles from Italy and adds new stock every week in sizes 8 – 22. You’ll always find something different. She also stocks leather shoes and handbags, and striking jewellery that really complements her clothing.

During the week Alison offers Pop Up Boutique Services – including Home Parties,Charity Fundraising Events, and Workplace Events.

Follow Funk it Up Clothing on Facebook (@funkitupclothing) or Instagram and keep up to date with the latest styles.

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Harewood is a hush, yet objects stir behind the scenes and things begin to come alive.

Statues sing, paintings gossip, ceilings turn kaleidoscopic … A Night at the Mansion unfolds like no other Christmas experience.

Explore our festive House and the fascinating stories behind Christmas at Harewood 2019.

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Amateur theatre group STARS presents ‘Le Grand Return’; by Alan Stockdill at Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Ln, LS16 6AZ from Wednesday 30th October – Saturday 2nd November at 7.30pm.

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This year, City Varieties Music Hall is giving Little Red Riding Hood the Rock’n’Roll Panto treatment. You are invited to throw on your hooded capes and skip on down to the theatre for this legendary festive treat loved by adults and children alike.

“Our Rock’n’Roll Pantos have been extremely popular since we first introduced them in 2011”, said Ian Sime, City Varieties’ General Manager. “They have become a Christmas tradition for families in Leeds and beyond. Red Riding Hood is a brand new production from the enchanted pen of Peter Rowe and we are very excited to showcase it at The Varieties.”

A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ’n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox

of classic rock anthems and chart toppers – all performed live by a superbly talented cast of actormusicians.

“One of the secrets of its success lies with its cast, who waste no time in developing a great rapport with the audience in the intimate atmosphere of this historic old theatre. Full of audience participation, you can cheer the goodies, hiss at the baddie and shout until you are hoarse! That’s what pantomime is all about!” (Yorkshire Evening Post-Aladdin, 2017).

Red Riding Hood is at City Varieties from Friday 29th November – Sunday 12th January 2020. Tickets from £14.

Book at 0113 243 0808 or online at cityvarieties.co.uk

It’s 1994 and the 50thAnniversary of D-Day looms. Tommy, Alf and Edwin are incarcerated in Coldrick Nursing Home and, despite his everworsening heart condition, D-Day veteran Tommy is determined to break out and re-join his old comrades on the Normandy beaches.

How will he and his pals escape and what will happen along the way?

More to the point, what will happen if they get there?

“Inspired by a true story, this charming, gentle comedy about fun, friendship, bravery, remembrance, war and peace will make you laugh and cry in equal measure”, said STARS Chairman, Chris Binns.

“As this year is the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we thought it apt to put it on the week before Remembrance Sunday.”

Tickets (£8/£7) are available via 0113 293 9596, tickets@ starsleeds.co.uk

City Varieties Music Hall presents

Friday 29 November 2019 – Sunday 12 January 2020

Recommended for ages 4+

Bring the Scent of a Real Christmas Tree into Your Home If you are looking for a quality, no needle-drop Christmas tree, head straight to The Arium from Friday 29th November. Grown on the Stockeld Park Estate, all of these Nordmann trees have a straight central trunk and beautiful symmetry, each cultivated to ensure they reach the perfect size and shape for your home.

The needles, which are dark green on top and silver-grey underneath, cling to their branches a lot longer than other

varieties. There will be a variety of sizes available (from four – 10 feet) and prices start from around £30.

As well as Christmas trees, you can purchase wreaths and a selection of seasonal potted plants and bowls at The Arium. The shop is also bursting with tree decorations and plenty of ideas for gifts, including candles, soft toys, books and some delicious deli items.

The Arium café is offering tasty treats too - Christmas afternoon tea, turkey, stuffing and cranberry rolls and, for those with a sweet tooth, mini stollen bites and fruit cake served with Wensleydale cheese.

Normal opening times are from 9am – 4pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am – 4pm on Sunday. The Arium is on Thorner Lane, Whinmoor, LS14 3FB www.theariumleeds.co.uk/

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We Will Rock You Returns to Leeds Grand The smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical ‘We Will Rock You’ returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 11th to Saturday 23rd November.

Following the 2013 Tenth Anniversary World Arena Tour, it has been reimagined for 2019 with Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing and 24 of Queen’s biggest hits – including ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘I Want To Break Free’, ‘Somebody To Love’, ‘Killer Queen’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, ‘Under Pressure’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ and, of course, ‘We Will Rock You’.

This show boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances. It tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the

free exchange of thought, fashion and live music in a distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same. Musical instruments and composers are forbidden, and rock music is all but unknown.

Taking on the role of Galileo is Ian McIntosh (Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, The Commitments).

He will be joined by Elena Skye (Les Misérables, Kinky Boots) in the role of Scaramouche. Playing Killer Queen is Jenny O’Leary (Heathers The Musical, Rent), with Michael McKell (Macbeth, Blood Brothers) as Buddy, Adam Strong (Jesus Christ Superstar, Rock of Ages) as Khashoggi, David-Michael Johnson (We Will Rock You, Germany, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Brit, and Amy Di Bartolomeo (Bat Out of Hell, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Oz. ‘We Will Rock You’ is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 11th – Saturday 23rd November. Tickets available from 0844 848 2700 or online at leedsgrandtheatre.com

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Alan Davie & David Hockney: Early Works at The Hepworth Wakefield

The Hepworth Wakefield currently presents a major exhibition of early works

by Alan Davie (1920 – 2014) and David Hockney, exploring creative convergences between these two major post-war British painters, spanning the years 1948 to 1965.

Alan Davie held his first retrospective exhibition at the former Wakefield Art Gallery in 1958. A young David Hockney, recently graduated from Bradford College of Art, visited the exhibition and heard Davie talk about his work. This encounter had a pivotal influence on his development, offering early exposure to large-scale, colourful, abstract painting.

Davie’s 1958 retrospective included the three-metre-long ‘Creation of Man’ (1957), which is on show for the first time in decades.

Shortly after Hockney’s encounter with Davie he took up a place at the Royal College of Art, where he discarded realist figurative painting in favour of colourful, gestural works that combined abstraction with poetic text and symbolism.

The exhibition brings together around 45 paintings, collages and drawings by Davie and Hockney, revealing shared preoccupations with passion, love, sex and poetry as their work oscillated between figuration and abstraction.

Self-portraits and photographs show the development of each artist’s public persona, as contemporary art became a central part of popular culture.

Both artists cultivated distinctive looks, exploring notions of masculinity and identity. Themes of poetry, love and eroticism explored by both artists are examined through painting, including Hockney’s celebrated ‘We Two Boys Together Clinging’ (1961) and Davie’s ‘Glory’ (1957).

The exhibition also explores work from the 1960s when both artists combined interests in non-western culture with contemporary influences, including American abstract painting and advertising, creating bold, graphic works such as Davie’s ‘Cross for the White Birds’ and Hockney’s ‘Arizona’.

This exhibition runs until 19th January 2020. Alongside will be the first solo show of the exciting young American painter, Christina Quarles.

Fringe Hit Comes to Seven After a sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe this year, Jen Wren’s ‘6 Feet 3 Shoes’, hits the road for a short Yorkshire tour this month and will be at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton, on Friday 8th November, 7.30pm.

In addition to glowing reviews, the show was shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Total Theatre for Dance’ and received standing ovations from capacity audiences. This heart-warming show from choreographer/ dancer Jen Wren, entranced audiences of all ages.

It is a celebration of friendship across borders told through feisty, percussive flamenco, Scottish and contemporary dance, with three dancers, and two musicians who play exhilarating guitar and fiddle. Dance, storytelling, song and foot-stomping rhythms bring to life a story that resonates across generations and cultures. Share in tender moments

Leeds Lieder Announces 2019-20 Concert Series Leeds Lieder has become an event of international importance and has just announced details of its 2019/20 Concert Series under the Artistic Directorship of pianist Joseph Middleton.

In collaboration with University of Leeds, Leeds College of Music and Leeds International Concert Series it presents the most ambitious programme of song in the region, an annual festival and a growing education programme. The Festival, recently nominated for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award, will be staged at the University of Leeds in April 2020.

strong Spanish links, Jen references these cultures in her work, embedding traditional steps and music into productions - accenting these with emotion and a sense of adventure.

through to a good old giggle with a captivating ensemble of performers.

Jen Wren is a multi-skilled international dance artist and creative director based in Leeds. Born in Scotland but with

Audiences will be invited to join the company in post-show events ranging from Q&As, quizzes on themes of the work and a short, fun Ceilidh at the end of the show.

Tickets £12/ £10 from Seven Arts on 0113 262 6777 https://slanjayvahdanza.com

Upcoming events at The Venue, Leeds College of Music, include:

Leeds Lieder at the University of Leeds

16th November: Christopher Maltman (baritone) and Joseph Middleton – a selection of music by Poulenc, Schumann, Ravel, Reger, Chabrier, Wolf, and Flanders & Swann

10th January 2020: Mark Padmore (tenor) and Joseph Middleton perform Britten’s Scots songs, Mahler’s transcendental ‘RückertLiederand’ and Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’.

29th November: Mary Bevan (soprano), Julien Van Mellaerts (baritone) and Joseph Middleton perform Wolf’s masterpiece ‘Italienisches Liederbuch’ made up of 46 miniature songs.

11th December: Royal Academy of Music Song Circle – Clara Schumann Anniversary Concert, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Clara Schumann with a recital of her complete songs.

13th February 2020: Tara Erraught (mezzo-soprano) and Joseph Middleton in a programme including works by Brahms, Mahler, Strauss and Liszt.

27th January: Fatma Said (soprano) and Joseph Middleton.

Falla’s folk songs and late Schumann.

7th March: Nicky Spence (tenor) and Joseph Middleton with Janáček’s ‘The Diary of One Who Disappeared’.

For further information, please contact info@leedslieder.org.uk

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Wizard of Oz Will Thrill Christmas Audiences at Leeds Playhouse Leeds Playhouse’s new production of ‘The Wizard of OZ’ – the first Christmas show back in the newly transformed theatre – will transport audiences to the Emerald City from 20th November to 25th January 2020.

Directed by Leeds Playhouse Artistic Director James Brining, this timeless folk tale has its origins in the America of the mid 1930s. It was a spartan existence, with Dorothy’s Aunt Em and Uncle Henry living in just one room. But, through Dorothy it becomes a story of adventure and friendship, change, transformation and community. It is a fresh story with a deeper meaning that is still relevant today.

This new production is designed by Simon Higlett, who also designed ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ for Leeds Playhouse. Whilst honouring the 1939 film, this is a magical theatrical production that makes full use of dramatic projections, wonderful puppets, lighting and music. Faced with such a challenge, both James and Simon

went back to the original book and noted how people and things from Dorothy’s Kansas life all reappeared in Oz – here a funnel in the wallpaper becomes Tin Man’s hat; filament in a bulb becomes the Good Witch; there’s a lion on the bed and monkeys on a shelf. The transformations are fascinating to watch.

Agatha Meehan (12), from York, and Lucy Sherman (14) from Leeds, share the role or Dorothy, accompanied along the yellow brick road by Eleanor Sutton as Scarecrow, Sam Harrison as Tin Man, and Marcus Ayton as Lion. Polly Lister will terrify audiences as the Wicked Witch, whilst Angela Wynter will be sprinkling the stage with magic fairy dust as Glinda.

The Wizard/Professor will be played by Graham Hoadly, with Phil Cole as Uncle Henry, and Harrison Clark as Nikko. Also in the cast are Haylee Ann, Ailsa Dalling, Russell Dickson, Erin Hair, Paul Hutton, Bethany Linsdell, Anna McGarahan, Esme Sears, Joshua Talbot and Joseph Claus. Plus, of course there are dozens of Munchkins!

“We want people to leave the theatre having had a great time”, said James.

“Our wonderful company will help to make our festive centrepiece, and first Christmas production back in the transformed Leeds Playhouse, a truly enchanting adventure for the whole family. I can’t wait to share this gift of a show with everyone.”

Pictured: James Brining.

brings ballet and tutus into the 21st century in ‘Fantasia’. For one night only (21st November), ‘Fantasia’ combines dance and science in an exquisite display of beauty and finesse, exploring what makes dance beautiful to experience. This promises to be a sumptuous performance like no ballet you’ve ever seen.

Ballet Black & Rosie Kay Return to the Stanley & Audrey Burton The ever-popular Ballet Black returns to Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre at Northern Ballet on Quarry Hill on 15th/ 16th November for the eighth year running with a new triple bill of dance to celebrate their 18th anniversary. The highlight of this year’s visit is a mesmerising fusion of ballet, African dance and singing in ‘Ingoma’, portraying a milestone moment in South African history. The showcase will also include ‘Pendulum’, an intimate duet reprised for the first time in ten years, and a new up-beat ballet called ‘CLICK!’

With all tickets under £20, these are experiences not to be missed and are guaranteed to defy your expectations. More information can be found at theatreleeds.com or by calling the theatre’s Box Office on 0113 220 8008.

Also returning after a sold-out performance on their last trip to Leeds, Rosie Kay Dance Company

Author Donates Profits to Basis Sex Work Project

Pictured: Dr Kate Lister

Dr Kate Lister, an English lecturer at Leeds Trinity University, publishes her first book ‘A Curious History of Sex’ in February 2020 and intends to donate the proceeds to Basis Yorkshire, an organisation that supports female and transgender sex workers and young people experiencing sexual exploitation in Leeds.

The book is based on her research project ‘Whores of Yore’, which she set up in 2015 to encourage conversation on the history of sexuality, the plight of modern sex workers and wider social issues.

It explores a broad range of subjects including safe-sex, mythical historical figures, etymology of sex-related words, female genital mutilation and the biology of sex. The Twitter account ’Whores of Yore’ attracted over 300,000 followers, inspiring the topics featured in her book.

“I had so much fun writing this book”, she said. “But, by far the best thing about doing it is being able to raise money for a charity that has supported vulnerable women for over thirty years.”

“With the launch of the new Sexuality and Ethics module at Leeds Trinity University, this area of research forms part of a wider social issue”, said Professor Ray Lloyd, Deputy Vice-

Chancellor at Leeds Trinity University. “I am delighted to hear that Kate will be donating the proceeds from her book to charity, which is testament to her involvement and commitment to her research.”

Dr Lister will deliver a talk exploring how women are represented in the media and addressing the consequences of these representations at Leeds Trinity University on Wednesday 6th November. Tickets (from £10) for ‘Challenging the Stigma of Sex Work in the Media’ are available from Published by Unbound, you can pre-order a copy from https://unbound.com

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Arts&Culture Phoenix Dance Theatre Artistic Director a Winner at Black British Business Awards

Novels that Shaped Our World

Pictured: Sharon Watson

As part of the BBC’s ‘Novels That Shaped Our World’ series, Chapel Allerton Library is hosting a special live screening of an event taking place at the British Library on Friday 8th November at 1 p.m.

Sharon Watson, Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre, was a winner at the 2019 Black British Business Awards.

The Awards, which were held in London, brought together 36 industry leaders and rising stars from Arts and Media, Consumer and Luxury, Financial Services, Professional Services and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics sectors. Sharon was a Senior Leader finalist in the Arts and Media category alongside Colin Gillespie, Chief Strategy Officer at All Response Media, and author Dorothy Koomson.

“To be recognised amongst such talent from a broad range of industries, and to be a part of an award ceremony

that champions the often overlooked, is such an honour”, she said. “Let’s not underestimate why these awards are needed and the opportunities that they can present to the recipients.”

Sharon was one of the first female dancers invited to join the all-male Phoenix Dance Company and she toured with the ensemble for eight years. She left to pursue other avenues, including lecturing at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, before joining Phoenix Dance Theatre as Rehearsal & Tour Director, becoming Artistic Director in 2009.

She is the longest standing Artistic Director of the Company and has seen the organisation through monumental growth.

To mark the 300th anniversary of Daniel Defoe’s ‘Robinson Crusoe’, a panel has selected 100 novels that have shaped their worlds. Chaired

by BBC Radio 2’s Jo Whiley, writers Alexander McCall Smith, Kit de Waal and Juno Dawson, along with the broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, editor of the TLS Sigg Abell, and Bradford Literature Festival Director Syima Aslam, will be revealing their choices.

Tickets are free and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk.

Please email stuart.hennigan@ leeds.gov.uk or ask in the library for further details.

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CommunityNews Childline Leeds Seeks Volunteers Pictured: Darren Worth

Childline in Leeds is looking for new volunteers to cover vital night shifts at the its Albion Street base. For many young people, ChildLine is the only place they can turn to for help or advice at night – it’s a time when the call centre is needed most.

Leeds Childline volunteer counsellors are there for them. Volunteers deliver online only sessions about any number of issues from sexual abuse and bullying to schoolwork pressures. More and more children and teenagers now prefer to communicate via 1-2-1 chat.

Night shifts only last three and a half hours, and can start from 9pm, finishing no later than 2am. The ideal volunteer will have the time and availability between these hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You will be joining a friendly team and working at Childline can be incredibly rewarding – you will get the chance to support vulnerable young people and all volunteers receive ongoing training, with full support available on shifts.

Since October 1997, Childline volunteers and staff in Leeds have provided a staggering 224,415 counselling sessions to young people across the UK. During 2018/19 the base provided 8,581 counselling sessions on subjects including friendship issues, self-harm, suicide and sexual abuse.

If you feel you have what it takes, please contact Darren Worth, Childline Senior Supervisor at darren.worth@nspcc.org. uk

Festive Fun with St Gemma’s St Gemma’s Hospice has a whole host of fantastic fundraising events to help you get into the mood for Christmas.

Its annual Winter Ball is on Saturday 30th November. With a sumptuous dinner, live music, dancing and games it’s the perfect event to enjoy with friends and colleagues to kick start the festive celebrations. St Gemma’s Christmas Market takes place at the hospice in Moortown on Friday 6th /Saturday 7th December, and there’ll be plenty of great stalls with unusual gifts to purchase, and children can visit Santa in his grotto. There will also be real Christmas trees for sale.

The Big Leeds Santa Dash is on Sunday 15th December. This popular, fun, annual event will see hundreds of Santas taking to the streets of Leeds on a 5k run to raise funds for the hospice.

“We’ve got lots of different events for people to get involved in this

festive season”, said Pete Watson, Senior Events Fundraiser for St Gemma’s. “with balls, fun runs and fairs there is something for everyone to enjoy - all whilst raising vital funds for the hospice.”

For more information, visit www.stgemma.co.uk

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CommunityNews Homeshare – A Service Making a Huge Difference

Freemasons’ Generosity Benefits Local Charities

Pictured: Holly &

Two Leeds charities and a primary school have benefitted from the latest round of grant-giving from the region’s Freemasons.

Margaret

Each quarter, the organisation donates thousands of pounds to good causes across the Province – which stretches from Sheffield in the South to Ripon in the North, and Goole in the East to Waddington in the West. This time, a total of 17 organisations have shared £25,000.

Leeds Homeshare provides a service that makes a huge difference in people’s lives, enabling them to stay independent and living at home for longer. A Leeds City Council service, it is a simple idea – they carefully match an older person who has a spare room and needs a helping hand with a younger person who wants somewhere to live.

Homeshare carries out background checks on all sharers, including police and credit checks and requires references. They do a thorough assessment and carefully match householders with the right sharer. One lady wanted a Spanish speaker so they could speak Spanish together. Some have specified a sharer of the same religion. Family members often contact Homeshare to find their parents a sharer because they worry about them being on their own.

The sharer provides 10 hours of support a week and helps with tasks such as cleaning, gardening and shopping.

Homeshare brings people together who have a lot to offer and the benefits are mutual. Sharers contribute an affordable

monthly fee to cover the running costs of the scheme and householders save money as their sharer contributes towards household bills.

Music loving Margaret (99) wanted a sharer and was paired up with Holly who studies music. “I wanted a sharer so that I had the reassurance of someone in the house overnight”, said Margaret. “Holly is a very kind, caring, young woman. I enjoy listening to her play the flute. She likes cooking and makes lovely cakes. I get on well with younger people and I didn’t want to live on my own, I have a lot of life experiences and knowledge to share. I enjoy spending time with Holly and going to cafes together.” Holly says: "Margaret is very friendly, she’s lived a very interesting life, and she’s great to talk to! I really like living with her & helping her when she needs it."

Homeshare is not just for older people some of our householders are younger and may have additional needs like a physical disability.

The three Leeds recipients are Leeds Women’s Aid – £3,162 to provide a new play area for children; Lineham Farm Children’s Centre- £2,000 towards new mountain bikes for disadvantaged children; and White Laith Primary School £2,000 towards outdoor gardening and sensory zones to improve the ecological learning of students.

“It fills me with pride that the Freemasons of Yorkshire West Riding can financially support various organisations across our membership area”, said David S Pratt, Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons Province of Yorkshire West Riding. “Each quarter, members nominate causes that need money for various projects. Charity is one of the foundation stones of Freemasonry and is at the heart of what we do.”

For further information, visit www.wrprovince.org.uk/

LeedsMencap Seeks Support to Bring Cinema to Children with

Pictured: The Craven family.

Learning Disabilities Leeds Mencap supports children with learning disabilities and their families. For many of them a family trip to the cinema is impossible.

Screenings can be too dark and too noisy and parents say they have felt unwelcome in public with their child who has a learning disability.

and Dave Craven’s children access Leeds Mencap services. Joshua and Oliver attend the charity’s Tuesday evening youth club for children with additional needs, while their sister, Evelyn, recently joined the Siblings Support Group.

To combat this, Leeds Mencap is appealing for financial support to put on a special, relaxed screening of ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ this November. Lights will be adjusted, sound lowered, and everyone will be free to move around and make noise without feeling uncomfortable.

“A normal cinema screening can be difficult for children like our two boys”, said Kate. “It can be either overwhelming or distracting.

Oliver doesn't like loud noises and Joshua's not keen on the dark. They struggle with sitting still and want to get up and move around. The Leeds Mencap screening would be perfect for them.”

This event would give families like The Cravens the chance to enjoy a rare trip to the cinema together. All three of Kate

Leeds Mencap is asking people and companies to ‘buy’ places at the event for families facing the same hurdles as

the Cravens. Each place costs £30 and includes refreshments plus a donation towards Leeds Mencap’s services.

Created in 1953, Leeds Mencap provides support and activities at The Vinery Centre in East End Park. It is a completely independent charity which needs to secure all its funding each year to continue its vital work.

For further information, contact Nicky Massen on 0113 235 1331 or nicky.massen@leedsmencap.org.uk or donate at: www.leedsmencap.org. uk/donate

LEEDS HOMESHARE Are you looking for support, peace of mind and company around the home for yourself or a loved one?

BENEFITS: • Support with everyday tasks that are becoming difficult A Homeshare is a flexible arrangement where we carefully match someone who needs some help to live independently in their own home with someone who has a housing need. In return for low cost accommodation the Homesharer provides 10 hours of support per week to the householder. There is an affordable monthly fee to cover the running costs of the scheme.

We provide background checks, references and ongoing support.

• The peace of mind of another person at home at night • Company around the home. A solution to isolation • Getting out and about and doing more of the things you enjoy • Save money by sharing bills • Stay involved with the community

Part of

• Can be arranged with existing care services/packages of care In partnership with

FIND OUT MORE Email: homeshare@leeds.gov.uk • Tel: 0113 378 5410 Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

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CommunityNews Age Proud Leeds – A New Campaign Against Ageism

The campaign will run until March 2021 and will focus on five key themes: Let's talk about ageism; Ageism affects people of all ages; Ageism. What does it do to us?; ‘Older, different, equal’; and ‘Time to feel good about ageing’.

Ageism is the most commonly experienced form of prejudice and discrimination in the UK and across Europe. Half of people aged over 55 in the UK say that they have been discriminated against unfairly because of their age and 24% of millennials (18-34) think ‘older people can never be thought of as attractive’.

Time to Shine is part of Ageing Better, a programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. It aims to develop ways for older people to be actively involved in their communities, helping to combat social isolation and loneliness. It is one of five major programmes set up by The National Lottery Community Fund to test and learn from new approaches to designing services that aim to make people’s lives healthier and happier. Time to Shine is hosted by Leeds Older People’s Forum.

Time to Shine, in partnership with Age Friendly Leeds, Leeds City Council and the NHS in Leeds, recently launched a new campaign – Age Proud Leeds - to raise awareness of ageism and change negative attitudes about ageing.

Everyone, whatever your age, is very welcome to join the campaign against ageism in Leeds.

You can find out more, and sign up to be an Age Friendly Ambassador at www.timetoshineleeds. org/age-proud-leeds

Meanwood’s Reverse Advent Calendar Returns Meanwood Valley Partnership is running its Reverse Advent Calendar scheme again this year, to show that Christmas is not just about presents, parties and John Lewis adverts, but a chance to help Meanwood families in need.

“It’s a really simple concept”, said Organiser Chris Swales. “Instead of opening a traditional advent calendar window, you stick a coin on our Reverse Advent Calendar each day of the advent period starting on 1st December. As soon as possible after Christmas, completed calendars can be dropped off at one of the collection points. Community worker Maureen Lillywhite will convert the coins into supermarket food vouchers and distribute these to families.

“Not only is this something fun for the whole family to do together, it teaches

kids the importance of helping others less fortunate than themselves and they can get involved by decorating calendars designed especially for children.”

Last year over 150 families took part in the scheme which helped feed other local families well into March.

Reverse Advent Calendars will be available free at the Meanwood Christmas Light Switch-On on 15th November and can be picked up at the Myrtle Tavern, Junction Bar and Cafe, Tandem Cafe, The Hungry Bear, and the Cafe Bar in Meanwood Park, as well as the Holy Trinity Community Cafe on Wednesday Lunchtime, and Stainbeck Church Community Cafe on Thursday lunchtimes.

The Meanwood Valley Partnership is sponsoring the scheme in conjunction with Interact Church and Community Partnership www. meanwoodvalleypartnership. co.uk

Leeds to Become UK’s First Women Friendly City Women’s Lives Leeds recently confirmed the upcoming launch of Women Friendly Leeds.

A consortium of 11 women’s and girls’ organisations in Leeds successfully bid for funding from the Comic Relief ‘Power Up’ Initiative. The application was one of 700 worldwide bids, of which only seven in the UK were successful.

The aim of Women’s Lives Leeds is to work towards making Leeds the UK’s first Women Friendly City. The concept was first raised by the Leeds Women’s and Girls’ Hubs two years ago. It will focus on making Leeds a city where the rights of women are protected and promoted and decisions are made with the impact on women taken into consideration.

Suggested key areas which would contribute to the overall objective of

making Leeds a city where women are the happiest and healthiest they can be are: safety, voice, influence and participation, employment / economic development, education, health and wellbeing.

The United Nations already have a Women Friendly City initiative, which defines a WFC as a city where women can access: • health, education and social services • employment opportunities • high quality, comprehensive services (transportation, accommodation and security) • mechanisms that guarantee their rights if they are subjected to violence.

A city where: • Local governments take into account women’s issues and perspectives in planning and decision-making processes.

• Women are supported and encouraged to participate in all areas of urban life on an equal basis.

Women’s Lives Leeds are delighted to have the opportunity to carry this work forward and, whilst the Leeds Women’s and Girls’ Hubs will be integral to the initiative, dedicated workers will also be appointed. www.womenslivesleeds.org.uk

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Westward Care Presents…

Discussing topics such as caring for your elderly parents, grief and growing older, can be difficult to explore at the best of times but Westward Care is addressing this head on by sponsoring a trilogy of plays across Leeds in October / November.

The plays have all been written by Brian Daniels, an award-winning playwright who is frequently commissioned to write about difficult topics – bringing them to life through performance.

Westward Care is one of the leading health and social care providers for older people in Leeds. It owns and manages Southlands Retirement Apartments in Roundhay, Headingley Hall Care Home and Retirement Apartments and Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston – the only care home for older people in Leeds rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Renowned for its support of community groups, as well as encouraging an active cultural programme at their locations, Westward Care have teamed up with

Brian to offer free performances of his ‘radio-style plays’ this Autumn. Any donations on the door will be passed on to partner charities.

‘Fighting for Life’ (25th October, 2pm at St Matthews Community Centre) explores the pressures of modern life and supporting elderly parents.

‘Don’t Leave Me Now’ (19th November, 2pm at HEART Headingley) explores the impact of early onset dementia on two very different families – a journey of love, loss and duty.

‘Both Sides Now’ (20th November, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Roundhay) follows Jenny, a woman struggling to cope with the recent death of her best friend and her journey which sees her slowly gaining the resilience she needs to deal with her grief and her past.

Performances are free but booking is essential – book online at www. westwardcare.co.uk/plays or call Rebecca on 0113 331 4830.

Another Stunning Calendar from FoRP

Each year Friends of Roundhay Park (FoRP) produce a calendar that raises much-needed funds for their activities in the park. Sponsored by local businesses and councillors, the calendar features photographs taken by visitors to the park and follows the seasons and events Roundhay Park is famous for.

In 2019 they sold 600 calendars and raised over £2,000! All proceeds go towards protecting, preserving and improving the facilities and natural beauty of Roundhay Park for the enjoyment of all its users.

It’s available for just £7 at Oakwood Farmers’ Market on Saturday 16th November and from local shops and cafes that have kindly agreed to sell the calendar on FoRP’s behalf. These include Dine at the Mansion, the English Art Exhibition, Philip Howard Books, Tropical World, With Love Card and Gift shop, Chandos One Stop Shop and the Leeds Civic Trust Book shop at 17 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ For further information or if you would like a calendar posted to you, please visit www.forp.org

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Both Sides Now Jenny is struggling to cope with the death of her best friend which in turn brings her own traumatic childhood to the fore. With support, we see her slowly gaining the resilience she needs to deal with her grief and her past.

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7.30pm - 20 November 2019 St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Road, Leeds LS8 1JN

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CommunityNews Bringing More Christmas

Lighting Up Moortown 2019!

Sparkle to Street Lane

For the first time, this year the Festive Lights at Moortown will be switched on in the Community Garden at Allerton Grove, 7pm on Tuesday 12th November.

To mark the occasion, Moortown Community Group has arranged for extra lights in that area and has asked local shop keepers to display their own lights to add to the festive atmosphere.

Following its twinkling launch last year, Roundhay’s festive lights switch-on returns to the Street Lane Parade on Sunday 24th November for three hours of festive fun from 4pm.

Organised by the Residents of Roundhay Association (RoRA), last year saw Leeds Rhino stars Adam Cuthbertson and Stevie Ward switch on the lights, accompanied by the Roundhay Sings community choir, who sang a wonderful selection of Christmas carols. There were craft and food stalls stretching the length of the parade and businesses stayed open late selling festive food and drinks.

RoRA was formed last year when a group of people aired their frustrations at the deterioration of the Street Lane Parade and decided to combine their efforts, and that of the community, to make a difference to the area.

Since then it has hosted some fabulous events including the RoRA Spring Family Picnic, the Street Lane Parade Tidy Up, a Halloween party at the ‘Bumps’ and a crime prevention evening. And, let’s not forget the adventures of Benchy, a RoRA volunteer who gives new life to the benches on the parade.

RoRA has also met with representatives from the Council’s Highways Department to discuss safety concerns about parking, speeding and the two pedestrian crossings.

To keep up with the latest events, follow RoRA on Facebook and Twitter, visit www.rora.roundhay.org.uk, or check the noticeboard on the Street Lane Parade.

If you would like to get involved, email roraroundhay@gmail.com.

Sara Dawson (RORA)

Light refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided by the very popular Cosmic Badger.

Moortown Community Group would like to thank the following local businesses for their generous sponsorship of this event: Preston Baker, Cllrs. Hamilton, Charlwood and Shahzad, Susan Smaje Optometrist, Cooplands, Wm Dodgson & son Funeral Services, Sky Nails and Spa, and The Corner House Members Social Club, Lidgett Lane.

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Cllr Dan Cohen Alwoodley

I hope that this is the final time I will be writing about the roadworks at the A61 and Outer Ring Road – but I did promise to update you on the dates that the junctions will be fully closed.

The first of these closures was on 25th – 28th October. Two more weekends of closures are planned for 1st – 4th and 8th – 11th November. There will be diversions in place and bus service diversions too.

Based on experience to date, navigating around Alwoodley and Moortown will once again be very frustrating.

But the end is most definitely in sight.

The contractors are assuring the council that the work will be completed by the end of November. Like all Alwoodley

residents, I await this day with relish.

Other positive news is that work planned for the King Lane / Outer Ring Road roundabout, has been held back for the moment – so we will not go from one set of significant roadworks straight into another. Bliss.

organised by local schools, sports clubs and of course the council’s extravaganza at Roundhay Park. All of these are going to be far safer and more spectacular than fireworks we might set off in the back garden – with the added advantage of supporting local events and activities.

A reminder that 31st October is the application deadline for High Schools – for students starting Year 7 in September 2020. Each year the admissions authority is contacted by frantic parents in November, terrified that they have forgotten to apply for a high school. If this situation does arise, there’s no need for panic – parents should act quickly and get the application into the Leeds Admissions Team as soon as possible. I am available for advice with this if needed.

Do please remember, for any and all local issues, Peter, Neil and myself are always here to help.

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

Finally, Bonfire Night is fast approaching. The Fire & Rescue Service always stresses the advantages of attending a properly organised Firework display. In North Leeds we are lucky to have a huge number of displays

HOW SPIRITUAL PERCEPTION BRINGS HEALING A Talk with - Alex Fischer Including Questions and Answers Alex Fischer has always wanted to help people overcome injustices.

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These birds arrive from mid-September to spend the Winter here, and depart in March to breed in Scandinavia.

Their main food in Winter is beech mast – the nuts of the beech tree – and the numbers wintering in the UK are dependant on the quantity of this food available, which can vary greatly from year to year.

They can be found in woodland, farmland, parks and sometimes come into well-stocked gardens. In

Summer, Bramblings will eat insects such as beetles and caterpillars, and nest in the fork of a tree or bush.

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Garden Round Up With Tracy Foster

In a world that seems increasingly polluted, our gardens are a place to spend precious moments feeling closer to nature. However, it seems that even gardeners are guilty of contributing to the problems of the planet, and many people are talking about how they can garden in a more environmentally friendly way. Here are a few ideas to help us to be greener gardeners.

New Plants in Winter

The bare root season is here! Trees, shrubs and certain plants can be bought in a dormant state from nurseries and garden centres and planted into the ground ready to burst into life in Spring.

This is a perfect way to avoid buying plants in plastic pots, and it also makes the job of planting easier, especially for large plants that are not nearly as heavy to handle when bought as bare root stock.

Trees, hedging, shrubs, fruit bushes etc. are widely

Trees, hedging, shrubs, fruit bushes etc. are widely available without pots, as are certain bedding plants such as wallflowers. Some nurseries will even provide bare root perennials and it is worth seeking them out as this is also a much cheaper way to buy.

available without pots

If the plants you want are only available in pots, why not ask the nursery if they will take the

pots back afterwards to re-use, some are starting to do this in response to demand.

it seems that even gardeners

Mulch and Manure

are guilty of contributing

If you didn’t add a layer of well-rotted garden compost or manure to your beds last month, you can do it now. It’s great for the garden, but often comes in thick plastic sacks. Many stables will gladly give away manure if you are able to collect it yourself. Re-using old compost bags is an excellent way to do this without buying any new plastic.

Producing your own garden compost is another great way to avoid packaging, it’s really not that difficult and works best if you can find a little space for two compost bins together – one to be filled up and the other for taking the finished compost from. I find the open wooden ones work best, and they only cost around £40 each to buy.

Grow Your Own

The flavour of fruit and veg that you’ve grown yourself is really hard to beat. Not to mention the feeling of pride and the money you can save. The other really significant benefit is that your homegrown produce is plastic free. This month you could plant shallots and garlic to enjoy next year. www.tracyfostergardendesign.co.uk

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Sound&Vision ‘Dispatches on the Red Dress’ at All Hallows

Fiddle player, banjoist and songwriter Rowan Rheingans is widely regarded as one of the foremost innovators in folk music today and you can catch her at All Hallows Church, Regent Terrace, Hyde Park LS6 1NP on Saturday 9th November.

Best known for her work with bands Lady Maisery and Songs of Separation, Rowan has won two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and is a six-times nominee. Her duo The Rheingans Sisters are currently nominees in the ‘Best Duo/Group’ category at the 2019 Awards.

Rowan premiered her new solo show ‘Dispatches on the Red Dress’ at the Edinburgh Fringe and is now taking this deeply personal one-woman show on national tour. It tells the story of Rowan's German grandmother's youth in 1940's Germany, weaving immersive storytelling around ten new songs.

With the rise of racism in our communities and a new nationalistic fervour gaining pace across Europe, ‘Dispatches on the Red Dress’ is a highly resonant and much needed historic provocation for our current political and social climate. Slowly revealing what is at once a warm family story and a troubling elegy on the modern human condition, Rowan explores how hope for the future may be found in the very darkest pockets of our history…

As well as being a heartfelt yet unflinching anti-war and antifascist statement, the show is an uplifting celebration of small acts of every-day resistance, speaking directly to the human capabilities of transformation and change. It is Rowan’s most courageous, political and personal work to date.

“For me, this is a show about horror and beauty”, said Rowan. “It is also about trauma recovery, birdsong, war and waltzes. Hidden in the folds of my grandmother’s story, is a profound darkness alongside a deeply hopeful message about humanity’s capacity for transformation. It feels important, in our current social and political climate of half-truths and fake news fueling a collective inertia, that sometimes feels akin to a dangerous forgetting or misremembering of history, to share this story. I hope it will spur conversations about how we can resist the rise of the far right in constructive, supportive, creative ways. It is about the peacemaking potential of telling different kinds of stories…" www.rowanrheingans.co.uk

Nigel Slee Wins Sustainable Travel Competition at Jazz Conference Jazz North's Creative Director Nigel Slee likes travelling via a folding bike and trains.

When Corrado Beldi of NovaraJazz, issued a challenge to the members of the Europe Jazz Network to travel to the European Jazz Conference in Italy by sustainable travel, Nigel couldn’t wait.

He won the competition for travelling the furthest – 1,925km from Leeds to Novara, Italy - catching four trains that crossed four countries and cycling across five

European cities, all in 20 hours.

He was presented with a custom folding bike embossed with the NovaraJazz logo at the final session of the European Jazz Conference.

“Jazz North has a strong commitment to sustainable travel”, said Nigel. “Every year we increase our use of public transport and bikes to attend meetings and events across the north of England. As members of Julie’s Bicycle it is built into the fabric of the organisation. So, when I heard about the NovaraJazz competition, I couldn’t wait to take part. The whole experience was brilliant and travelling by

train provides a creative space where you can work, think and listen to music. Now we have a fantastic Jazz Bike – another incentive for us to continue our efforts to travel sustainably!”

NovaraJazz launched the train challenge last year as part of the Europe Jazz Network’s initiative ‘Take the Green Train’.

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Sound&Vision Film Review

By Samuel Payne

JOKER DIRECTED BY: TODD PHILLIPS STARRING: JOAQUIN PHOENIX, ROBERT DE NIRO, ZAZIE BEETZ, FRANCES CONROY, BRETT CULLEN CERT: 15 RUNNING TIME: 122 MINUTES "I just hope my death makes more cents than my life..."

Every few weeks another superhero movie hits the screen — or at least that’s how it feels. As a forced course in the modern cinematic menu, DC Comics faces off Marvel in a relentless market share struggle, reheating an endless supply of rebooted and revived concepts.

Thankfully, this month’s 'Joker' has bucked the trend and will pleasantly surprise those wearied by the usual typhoon of nauseating computer generated action. That’s because the latest interpretation of Batman’s clowning adversary is a downbeat, low-fi and evenly-paced character study which has more in common with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' than the fantastical escapades of Captain Marvel or Aquaman.

Directed and co-written by Todd Phillips, the chap behind the cheesy if able 'Hangover' comedy franchise, 'Joker' is an inspired origination story which explores the birth of an alterego from the shell of a tormented and neglected man. It’s as brilliant as it is simple.

1981: Gotham City is at breaking point with soaring poverty and spiralling crime. On the fringe is Arthur Fleck, a struggling Clown for Hire who cares for his mother in their tiny downtown flat. Following welfare cutbacks, Fleck is denied treatment for his complex mental health needs, which manifests itself as a pathological laughing disorder. When he becomes the victim of a brutal attack, his desperate counterstrike gives rise to a toxic new persona, and phenomenon, which rapidly mobilises an entire city…

Following in the footsteps of Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger, a rakethin Joaquin Phoenix assumes the role of the Joker and matches, if not exceeds, their iconic performances, but in a more studied and revealing way. This is, in part, thanks to a script with a character-driven focus which isn’t really about the birth of the Joker, but rather an appraisal of the demise of Arthur Fleck, himself a symbol of decay and desertion in modern society.

Phoenix’s performance as the poor and pitiful Fleck is bound to draw Oscar attention, as he creates small yet pointed details to unpack a gradual decline through micro expression and almost balletic movement. It’s a painful study of sickness, captured up close through lingering cinematography which documents him dancing alone and fantasising on companionship, to being reborn as a gun-toting, facepainted vigilante with graphic, bloody consequences.

Phoenix gives his very being to the role; slimming down several stones to appear hunched, rakish and abused.

Clothes hang off him like rags, and his body appears twisted in constant torment. Whilst his Joker doesn’t have a traditional sense of humour – he’s totally out of step with convention - he remains funny in a toe-curlingly offbeat way. His childlike sadness also demands sympathy, yet his rampant descent into fantasy gives the film an uneasy and volatile inevitability.

In supporting roles, Frances Conroy hands over a compelling performance as Fleck’s withering mother, which borrows more than a touch of the Norman Bates dynamic in its ambiguity.

And if there was any question of the film’s dedication to 'Taxi Driver', you can’t miss Robert De Niro in a fantastic turn as a US TV show host.

But it’s arguably the diseased and greasy Gotham City which plays the most immersive role. The landscape is inspired by New York at its recessionriddled worst, amplified with a rocking,

defiant period soundtrack which underscores the Joker’s grand entrance with a provocative and glorified swagger. Shot in an almost grindhouse style in grimy backstreets and dimly-lit subways, it reads like a love letter to Martin Scorsese’s mean-spirited New York and feels all the more tactile for it.

'Joker' is a sobering and refreshingly low-key character piece that follows you home. Far from the escapist adventure we’ve come to expect from the DC movie machine, this haunting tale makes a clear statement about a rotting social system and demonstrates those consequences in a distressing and believable climax. Monsters have to come from somewhere, and as this intense story reminds us, many of them are of our own making. A revealing, rewarding and darkly comic film with more than a few cards up its sleeve.

Live Music Listings November 2019

The Hot Cub of Cowtown Sun 10 Nov, 7.30pm The Wardrobe. £19.25. The premier ambassadors of Hot Jazz & Western Swing.

Glimpses into Romany music & culture.

St Pierre Snake Invasion + Irk & Puddin’ Fri 1 Nov, 8pm at Temple of Boom, Byron St Mills, Milwright St. LS2. £6 adv/ £8 otd. 5-piece from Bristol combining strut, energy, sarcasm & filth to create unique blend of Punk/Garage/Alt/Rock.

Sunflower Thieves Tues 12 Nov, 7.30pm Oporto Bar. £6.60. Pop-folk band, strong ‘soulful sisterhood’ nurturing a unique sound.

Serious Sam Barrett Fri 1 Nov, 7.30pm at Café Lento, North Ln Headingley. £6. Folk, Blues & Country from Yorkshire

Martin Stephenson & the Daintees Wed 13 Nov, 7.30pm The Irish Centre. £17.60.

Rock/ folk/pop band combining elements of rockabilly, show tunes, rootsy pop, straight-ahead rock & punk.

Moon Duo Sat 2 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £16.50. Ripley Johnson of Wooden Shjips & Sanae Yamada. Inspired by free jazz duos, using guitar, keyboards &vocals they create a primeval sound experience.

Swimming Tapes Sun 3 Nov, Hyde Pk Book Club. London-based indie 5-piece releasing nostalgic, dreamy guitar music, drawing comparisons with the likes of Real Estate, Belle & Sebastian and Day Wave.

Pond Tues 5 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £20.35. Australian rock band toppling the stateliness of Britpop anthems into psychedelic turbulence.

Melt Yourself Down Wed 6 Nov, 8pm Headrow House. £13.20. Intense, sweaty funk, uplifting horns & blistering Nubian drums. Six musical heavyweights.

Sinkane Thurs 7 Nov, 8pm Belgrave Music Hall. £12.10. Blending krautrock, free jazz & funk rock with Sudanese pop.

Steve Mason Fri 8 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. Scottish musician best known as lead singer of The Beta Band. He has also been a member of Black Affair with Jimmy Edgar.

Darbari Minstrels Sat 9 Nov, 7pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. Exploring new sounds from Afghanistan to the Punjab.

Award-winning musician Qais Essar on rabab, Surdarshan Singh Channa on tabla & pakawaj, & Kirpal Singh Panesar – one of the leading Tar-Shehnai & Dilruba performers in the UK.

Lankum Thurs 14 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £16.50 Four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin, combining distinctive 4-part harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle & guitar.

Peter Donegan (son of Lonnie) Fri 15 Nov at Thorner Victory Hall LS14 3EY. £15. Primarily accomplished singer/ songwriter & piano player. Performed impromptu version of one of his Dad’s compositions with Tom Jones on The Voice recently. Tickets available from www. thornervictoryhall.com Hugh Cornwell The Monster Tour Sat 16 Nov at The Brudenell. Original singer, songwriter & guitarist with The Stranglers.

Expect prime solo songs, including picks from ‘Monster’, followed by storming set of iconic hits.

Big Joanie Sun 17 Nov, 8pm Headrow House. £9.35. Black feminist punk band describing themselves as 'like The Ronettes filtered through 80s DIY & 90s riot grrrl, with a sprinkling of dashikis'.

Ezra Collective Tues 19 Nov, Belgrave Music Hall. Award winning London band with a unique sound influenced by afrobeat, reggae, jazz & hip hop.

Tokio Myers Wed 20 Nov, 7pm The Wardrobe. £18.70. Pianist, composer & producer fuses his classical roots with EDM, creating a unique musical realm resulting in a thought provoking, spiritual & powerfully charged set.

Blanco White Thurs 21 Nov, 8pm Belgrave Music Hall. £13.20. The mix of classical & Latin acoustic instrumentation mixed with gritty lyrics, the songs create a powerful new tone.

Nine Below Zero Fri 22 Nov, The Wardrobe.

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One of the finest R&B acts around.

Celebrating band’s 40th anniversary.

Meggie Brown Sat 23 Nov, 7pm Headrow House. £6.60. Unique artist who plays raucous shows with her 6-piece band of misfits. Infectiously catchy tunes bring together post punk elements with danceability.

Leeds College of Music New Music Collective Mon 25 Nov, 7.30pm The Venue. £5/£8. A crossover ensemble of mixed instruments, often using electronics. Exploring exciting repertoire alongside student composers. + Damian Harron - Founder member of Backbeat Percussion Quartet.

An evening of Traditional Irish Music & Song Tues 26 Nov, 8pm at HEART, Bennett Rd. LS6 3HN with special guests Sabrina Piggott & Becky Taylor Ensemble. Pay What You Feel.

Rush Hour Trad Wed 27 Nov, 6pm at Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton. Des Hurley & Friends. Chill out after work for an hour’s traditional Irish music. £PWYF London Afrobeat Collective Thurs 28 Nov, 7.30pm Brudenell Social Club. £8.80.

Twelve-piece dance music explosion.

Redwood River Band + Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell Fri 29 Nov, Cardigan Arms, 364 Kirkstall Rd. Two bands, each with its own approach to traditional music from the Irish diaspora. £PWYF Traditional Irish Music Afternoon Sat 30 Nov, 2.30pm The Grove Inn, Back Row, Holbeck LS11 5PL Album launch by Michael Walsh, ‘A Quarehawk: Music from Stockport, Sligo, Asturias & beyond...’ Free.

Fifth Annual Leeds Palestinian Film Festival Kicks off at Hyde Park The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival 2019 launches at Hyde Park Picture House on Monday 18th November, 6.30pm, with ‘It Must Be Heaven’, where filmmaker Elia Suleiman’s travels to different cities and finds unexpected parallels to his homeland of Palestine.

The programme continues until 10th December at various venues, including Seven Arts, HEART in Headingley, Wheeler Hall, Otley Courthouse, and Woodhouse Community Centre. In addition to a great line-up of films – the beautifully shot ‘Gaza’; ‘Voices Across the Divide’ - The personal journey of an American Jew raised on the dream of a Jewish homeland; ‘Jeremy Hardy V The Israeli Army’ featuring the late comedian traveling to the occupied West Bank; ‘In Between’ about three Palestinian

women sharing a flat in Tel Aviv; and ‘Wall’ an animated documentary that follows Sir David Hare’s journey to Palestine/Israel, followed by talk by Sir David – there will be ‘Laughing for Palestine’ Stand-up comedy with Gavin Webster, Isma Almas, Gary Sansome, and Seymour Mace, and ‘SOUFRA’ – a Film & Food night at Woodhouse Community Centre.

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival is working in collaboration with Films at HEART, Screen Seven, Otley Film Society, LIFF, Leeds Pax Christi & Leeds Justice & Peace Commission.

For full programme, timings and venues, please visit leedspff.org/2019-film-festival/

The Leeds Gathering 2019 The Leeds Gathering – a celebration of Irish Arts and music - kicks off on 23rd November and runs until 2nd December.

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

As usual, the festival features a number of concerts, traditional Irish music sessions, and educational events, as well as a film screening. The fifteenth Leeds Gathering features some of the most experienced and emerging performers and artistes in the world of Irish music and arts. ‘’The Leeds Irish community represents members from all over Ireland - County Mayo in particular - but there also exists a strong connection with County

Pictured: Garadice

Leitrim and we are particularly delighted to welcome ‘Garadice’ from County Leitrim”, said Christy Herron, Irish Arts Foundation Development Officer.

Featuring Eleanor Shanley (lead vocals), Dave Sheridan (Flute, Accordion and Piano), Padraig McGovern (Uilleann Pipes and Whistles) and John McCartin (Guitar), Garadice will play Inkwell, Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton on Saturday 23rd November.

A festival preview evening, Irish Traditional Music meets Jazz and Blues, featuring acclaimed County Waterford duo Dylan Bible (Guitar) & Amanda Fardy (Vocals), will take place in The Assembly Bar & Kitchen in HEART, Headingley on Saturday 16th November.

For further information and a full programme of events contact the Irish Arts Foundation on info@irisharts.org. uk or visit www.irisharts.org.uk

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Health&Fitness

New Tinnitus Support Group

Integrated Nursing Service Supports Leeds Parents

Pictured: Colette

Five short videos featuring parents talking about toilet training, establishing sleep routines, maintaining healthy eating habits, breastfeeding and relationship changes after baby is born are among the support materials for a refreshed family health service in Leeds.

Bunker, Volunteering & Support Groups Manager

The 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service was set up to help every child in Leeds get off to the best start and to support them as they grow – which often means offering information and peer support to parents and carers.

A new group to support people with tinnitus is being formed in Leeds. The first meeting will be held on Friday 8th November, 2 – 3.30pm in the John Lewis Leeds Community Hub (fourth floor in the store) in Victoria Gate.

Tinnitus is defined as the experience of sounds with no external source, most commonly ringing or buzzing, but sometimes experienced as whooshing, clicking or even music. Around one in eight adults experience persistent tinnitus.

Many aren't troubled by the sounds they hear, but for around 10%, the condition has a significant impact on their quality of life, and is often linked to stress, anxiety or sometimes depression.

The group is being organised by volunteers Frank Rosenhead, Doug Whiteley and Janet Cox, who became interested in setting it up following BTA Tinnitus Information Sessions in the city.

"Being among people who have tinnitus, listening to their experiences and how they manage it, can be a tremendous help”, said Colette Bunker, BTA Volunteer and Support Group Manager. “I witness this regularly when attending group meetings. It’s amazing seeing the difference it makes to people, especially those who have been recently diagnosed.

"Tinnitus can be an isolating condition, with friends and family struggling to understand how it feels to adapt to the presence of persistent noises. Some people choose to bring a partner or family member to the meetings, which can often help both parties understand more about the condition and the experiences or behaviours it can bring."

For further information, contact Frank at leedstinnitus@gmail.com or phone the BTA

“Bringing up a child is one of the toughest tasks I’ve ever taken on and I agreed to share my experience so that other parents know they’re not alone and have somewhere to get advice”, said Alan Sewell, one of the featured parents. “The videos show a small part of a great service that looks after children from birth to adulthood and helps parents along the way. The 0-19 service is there to help and it provided valuable support to our family.”

The 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Service offers support and information to help families with a variety of common and more specialist topics – anything from bed wetting to emotional difficulties, oral health and bereavement.

Find out more about the service at www.leedscommunityhealthcare. nhs.uk/0-19Team.

New NHS Gambling Addiction Service A new NHS Northern Gambling Service, offering treatment and support to the thousands of adults struggling with gambling addiction across the North of England, recently launched in Leeds.

About 340,000 people around the UK have a gambling problem, with another two million at risk of developing one. However, fewer than 3% of those affected currently receive any treatment or support.

Funded jointly by NHS England and GambleAware, this new service, run by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), is the first of its kind outside London.

Further bases in Manchester and Sunderland are set to open in 2020.

The service will provide care for those with severe addictions, treatment and support for people with additional and complex mental health conditions or impaired social functioning, and for those who may present with more risk - such as a risk of suicide.

People will get support through psychological therapies, addiction treatment programmes, mental health treatment, family therapy, and peer support from those whose lives have been adversely affected by gambling. It can also offer support to family members and carers. In Leeds, LYPFT is working with the charity GamCare. This is an enhanced service providing additional prevention, education and treatment for gamblingrelated harm for local residents.

For help with gambling addiction, contact the NHS Northern Gambling Service on 0300 300 1490 or referral.ngs@nhs.net www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ourservices/northern-gambling-service

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Rotary Young Chefs Through to Next Round

The Rotary Club of Aireborough recently held its heat for the National Young Chef competition at Guiseley School.

The competition required entrants to cook a three-course meal for two with a budget of £20 (paid by the Club) and within a time limit of two hours. Marks were awarded for planning, healthy choices, correct use of equipment, hygiene and neatness, and range of skills, as well as presentation and taste.

Pupils at Brodetsky Primary School recently sent greetings to Holocaust survivors in Israel to mark the Jewish New Year. The ‘shana tova’ greetings highlighted a key message – that technology can make a huge difference to those suffering from loneliness.

The pupils wrote letters that were shared digitally by Project Connected, which partners Israeli school children with lonely survivors. As well as providing companionship, the volunteers also show the survivors how they can use computers to connect with the rest of the world.

The messages were organised by JNF UK, which is raising money for Project Connected as part of its annual Rosh

Hoshanah appeal for the Jewish New Year.

Yonatan Galon, CEO of JNF UK, commented: “It’s been very heartwarming to witness the enthusiasm of some of the youngest members of the global Jewish family sending shana tova greetings to some of the oldest.”

Dishes ranged from Smoked Mackerel Pâté to Spinach and Paneer Rolls as starters, Hunters’ Chicken to Cod and Chickpea Curry for main courses, and White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake to Plum Fool as desserts.

The judges, Rotarians Brian Whitham and John Kitching, had a difficult task deciding the winners.

After much debate, it was decided that Romany Branston of Guiseley School and Alfie Stead of Benton Park School would be invited to represent the Club in the next round at the Printworks, Leeds, on 16th November, where they hope to gain a place in the District Final at Betty’s Cookery School in Harrogate in the New Year.

GSAL Shortlisted for Marketing Award The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) has been shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year 2019 Awards, run by Independent School Parent magazine. The school is being recognised in The Marketing Award for Effective Brand Communication category, in recognition of a campaign during the school’s tenth anniversary celebrations in 2018.

Pictured: GSAL student leadership team 2017-18 - Lexy

The campaign’s objectives were to widen access to GSAL by creating ten ‘Birthday Bursaries’, and increasing stakeholder engagement through a series of events, PR initiatives and awards for notable alumni, all supported by special birthday branding.

It exceeded all expectations, with over £900K being raised.

This will provide 11 new, means-tested bursaries so that pupils from families with modest incomes can join GSAL in Year 7 or Sixth Form.

“These bursaries are a birthday present that will keep on giving, opening up the life chances of young people from some of the most deprived areas of Leeds”, said Sue Woodroofe, Principal.

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“For a pupil ready to grasp the opportunity and make the most of what an independent education has to offer, a bursary to attend GSAL can be transformational. We are immensely grateful to our alumni, parents and staff for their generosity.”

The winners will be announced in October. Visit www. gsal.org.uk/admissions for details of bursary funding and how to apply.

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Chapel Allerton Badminton Club Wed, 8 – 9pm at Scott Hall Leisure Centre.

Sociable club. All abilities welcome. No annual membership fee. Details: James on 07809 776367, chapelabadminton.co.uk

Chapel Allerton Snooker & Social Club 19 Town St. LS7 4NB. Four competition class snooker tables, food nights, live music events, games & competitions all year. Social membership from £5 pa.

Details: 345 1107, www.thecaclub.webs. com or Facebook

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

Details: leedspetanque.wordpress.com University of Leeds Staff Walking Club Walks of varying lengths (5 – 14 miles) every weekend. Everyone welcome.

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

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

Chapel Allerton Primary School LS7 3PD; Tues: Qigong 12pm & Tai Chi 1.15pm at Stainbeck Community Hall, Stainbeck Ln LS7 2EA; Thurs Tai Chi 11.30am Willows Community Hall, Fink Hill, LS18 5DY. Details: instructor@leedstaichiacademy. org

& demonstrations. Details: Steve 01943 600111, secretary.leedsmarquetry@gmail. com, www.leedsmarquetry.org.uk

Roundhay Art Group Meets Mon 2 – 4pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Pk Rd. Roundhay LS8 1JN. A group of principally watercolour painters who meet to share skills.

Regular demonstrations by local artists.

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Adel Methodist Church Gainsborough Ave, LS16. With Father Christmas & Carols around the Piano. In aid of Cancer Research UK. Tickets £15 (adults only) available from Kirstie Lewis 07754 344370. Money with order; nonrefundable.

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Leeds Feline Friends Christmas Fair

Alwoodley Art Group Autumn Show Sat 16/ Sun 17 Nov, 10am – 5pm both days at the Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ. Ad, free. Members’ original artwork framed or mounted, plus cards, in a variety of styles, for sale. Homemade refreshments. Details: 225 1546, www. alwoodleyartgroup-leeds.com /

Leeds Marquetry Group meets most Wed, 7 – 9pm at the Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd, Chapel Allerton, LS7 4JE. Friendly group with over 60 members makes marquetry pictures & decorated applied pieces.

Programme of activities, competitions

Sat 23 Nov, 10.30am – 1pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Far Headingley.

Something for everyone, lots of stalls & delicious refreshments.

GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society meets monthly, 2.30pm in the Media Centre at Leeds/Bradford Airport. Details: alan. sinfield@airyorkshire.org.uk/, www. airyorkshire.org.uk/

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meets Mon 11 Nov, 7pm at Leeds Postal Sports Association Club, off Beecroft St, Kirkstall, LS5 3AS. Topic: The final years of Leeds Tramways’ with Ian Dougill. £1.

North Leeds History Group meets

Tues 10.45am - 12.45pm at Seven Arts, Chapel Allerton. No experience necessary. £7 per session. Details: Ron Wiener 266 7722

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

Details: Thelma 225 6405

Feed Leeds Food Growers Network

Rotary Club of Roundhay meets Mon,

Potting Shed Drinks every 3rd Thurs.

Venue varies from month to month. All welcome. Details: feedleeds.org

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

DIG - a drama improvisation group, meets

Friends of Gipton Wood meet 10am last Sat of month, & some Sunday afternoons.

Join them for a fun & interesting hour including wild flowers, birds, toadstools, tree recognition & archaeology. Details: Chris 266 7569 & Facebook Friends of Roundhay Park organise regular volunteer working parties to help with maintenance of this beautiful park on 2nd Sat & 4th Thurs each month.

Members can enjoy a variety of outdoor work & meet new friends. Details: secretary@forp.org, www.forp.org

Leeds Horticultural Society meets 6 times a year, 8pm St Chad’s Centre, Far Headingley. Upcoming programme – 5 Nov: ‘Opening a garden for charity’ by Pat Hutchinson. Membership £10/ couple £15.

Details: Pat 225 0030, Viv 267 3880

Leeds Lions Club meets 2nd Mon (ex bank holidays), 7.30pm at the Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St (off Kirkstall Rd) LS3 1LY. Make new friends & support the community by joining the largest voluntary service organisation in the world. Details: Peter 266 3324

Leeds RSPB Group meets Wed 20 Nov, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Ln, LS2 9DX for talk by John Gardner on ‘Birds of Iberia’. Sat 9 Nov: Coach Trip to RSPB Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire, dep 7.10am Roundhay, 7.30am Leeds, call 07722 120 540 to book.

Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com.

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

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

Shadwell Horticultural Society meets 2nd Thurs, 7.30pm in Methodist Church, Main St. LS17 8JF for interesting talks on gardening topics. Details; Teresa 268 8231 Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club For former cardiac patients.

Friendly, evening exercise classes with qualified instructors. Details: 07487 565070, www.wharfedalecardiacclub.org. uk, wghcardiacclub@gmail.com

MUSIC Alwoodley Singers Christmas Concert Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm at Alwoodley Community Association Hall, The Avenue LS17 7NZ. Entry £4 incl. refreshments. Choir meets Wed, 6.15 – 7.45pm at Cornerhouse Club, Moortown.

Repertoire includes pop, folk & musical theatre. Details: 07855 059 990

Cantabile Chamber Choir Concert Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm at St Edmund’s Church, Roundhay. An evening of music & song entitled ‘Hidden Voices’. A musical celebration of female composers from 19/ 20th centuries. Tickets £12 on door.

Details: www.cantabile-choir-Leeds.org. uk

Chapel Allerton Methodist Church Annual Brass Band Concert Sat 2 Nov, 7.30pm. Featuring the Elland Silver Band.

All proceeds divided between the Band & the Church Charity (WYDAN Night Shelter). Tickets £9 from Paul Chaplin.

Details: 268 2513, paul_chaplin@hotmail. com

Leeds Symphony Orchestra Sat 16 Nov, 7.30pm St Chad’s Church, Far Headingley.

Programme: Weber - Overture: Euryanthe; Satie -Two Gymnopédies; Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto; Dvořák - Symphony No.8. Adults £12/ Full-time Students £5/ U-18s free. Details: www. lso.org.uk

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

Roundhay Singers Community Choir run by composer Jon Hughes meets Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Andrew’s, Shaftesbury Ave Roundhay. Singing beautiful music from around the world. Anyone can join in – no singing experience necessary as all music is taught by ear. Details: https:// roundhaysingers.com

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Chapel Allerton Town St Lunch Club

Advent & Christmas Concert Sat 7 Dec,

Tues 12.15 – 1.45pm in the Methodist Centre. Hot Meal £4.50 friendship & chat. Transport can be provided.

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

2.30pm at Chapel Allerton Methodist Church with The Wesley Singers. Tickets (£8, incl afternoon tea) from Paul Chaplin 268 2513, paul_chaplin@hotmail.com

Care Connect Thurs, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Lidgett Lane Community Centre, LS17 6QP. Friendly group with gentle exercises, various entertainments, guest speakers, musicians, games etc. £3. Details: 887 3597, leedsyorkhub@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Chair Yoga Tues, 10.30 – 11.30am at Quaker Meeting House, 136 Street Ln. Gentle chair-based yoga, aimed at older people & suitable for all. £4. Details: Lea 07440 060137

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

Share Eckhart’s teachings on DVD & experience stillness with like-minded people. £5. Details: 07884 332644 www. peacenowhere.com

Reginald Centre, Chapeltown. New series of dance classes for older adults.

A fun way to meet new friends, move to music & have a laugh! £3 per session (first session free). Details: Ella or Adie 243 9867

Roundhay Tea & Chat Club meets Tues afternoons, just off Street Lane. Varied programme of speakers, music, meals out & theatre, but mainly opportunity to socialise & make new friends, Current membership age 70 - 96. Details: Carole 07808 030 702

Service for All Ages 2nd Sun. 11am at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Family friendly, sometimes MESSY, crafts, stories, songs, games & quizzes or just enjoy being together.

– 11.15am in Kirkstall Abbey Education Room (Visitors’ Centre). Free. Details: 275 7727, leeds@uk.brahmakumaris.org, www. brahmakumaris.uk/events

Meditation with Music & Spiritual Healing monthly, 11am – 1pm at Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa, Otley, Wed 20 Nov (18 Dec) Registered healer with Fellowship Award from Healing Trust National Federation of Spiritual Healers.

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SUPPORT Healthy Happy Lives & Singing Mon 11am – 12.30pm at Inkwell, Potternewton Ln. LS7 3LW. Gentle exercise, singing & entertainment, £3. Details: RVS 887 3595, chapelallertonhhl@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk

Healthy Happy Lives Community Café Fri 10am – 12pm at Meanwood Community Centre, LS7 2QU. Gentle exercise, sandwiches, hot drinks & bingo.

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

at HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley, LS6 3HN. Healing to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing by professional team of volunteers. £5, no appointments necessary. Details: 07985 121810, www. leedshealingcentre.org. Also at Friend’s Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7pm 8.30pm. Details: 07949 972690

Leeds Samaritans Confidential, nonjudgmental support 24 hours for those experiencing distress or despair. They listen for as long as you need. Details: 245 6789 or 116 123, www.samaritans.org/ branches/samaritans-leeds

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church

Meditation at Kirkstall Abbey Wed 10.15 Dance On Wed, 10.45 – 11.45am at The

Leeds Healing Centre Fri noon - 2.30pm

Aphasia Leeds A friendly, welcoming group for people with Aphasia following stroke or head injury. Drop in to Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, 1st & 3rd Thurs each month, 1 - 3pm. Details: aphasialeedsuk@gmail.com

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

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

Sing-along, light lunch of homemade sandwiches & cakes & support for carers. £2.50. Details: Susie 266 6476 TALKS Cafe Économique Monthly talks on first Tues, 7.30pm at Seven Arts, 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton. 5 Nov: ‘Postcards from the border - where people, politics & power collide’- Tina Brocklebank explores the refugee experience. 3 Dec: Fernando de la Cruz on ‘Is Fair Trade fair? The true cost of your morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate.’

The Arts Society Leeds meets 3rd Wed at Castle Grove Hall, Headingley LS6 4BP. Expert lectures, study days, visits, lunches, bar. 20 Nov: ‘Deck the Hall - Yuletide Customs &Traditions’ with David Bostwick.

Visitors welcome, £7. Details: membership@theartssocietyleeds.org, theartssocietyleeds.org, Facebook.

Leeds Geological Association Thurs 7 Nov, 7.15pm in Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. A lecture: ‘Does size really matter? A look at aeolian forms’ by Dr Oliver Wakefield, British Geological Survey. Visitors welcome. Details: www. leedsga.org

National Trust Tuesday Talks 10am at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley.

12 Nov: ‘An Iranian Itinerary - History, Heritage & Geography’ with Joyce Hill, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Literature, Leeds University. + Fair Trade products by Traidcraft. Adm: Members £3/ guests £4. All welcome. Details: Phil 225 1166 phil_mcshane@yahoo.co.uk Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society (Family History Section) Sat 11 Nov,11am at Swarthmore Education Centre, Woodhouse Sq. LS3 1AD. A lecture entitled ‘The Gunpowder Plot’

by Eric Jackson, Sec of Pontefract & District FHS - includes an examination of a modern reconstruction. Visitors welcome.

year or come as a guest for £4. Details: Facebook/ Alwoodley WI

Leeds Ladies Coffee Morning 10.30am at Church Institute, New Market St. 7 Nov: ‘Olde Man (on a) River’ with Ken Robertshaw. Details: Joan 225 1166 Roundhay WI meets 2nd Thurs, 7pm at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Lidgett Park Rd, LS8 1JN. 14 Nov: Truffles & Treats

Alwoodley WI meets 3rd Wed, 7.30pm at St Barnabas Church Hall (off The Vine). Learn, chat, laugh, make friends & help the community. Aged 18-180 – you are more than welcome. £37.50 a

Fri 15 Nov, 4.30 – 7pm (switch-on 6pm) on Green Rd. Entertainment for whole family incl. performances by local choirs, stalls selling homemade cakes, mince pies & gifts. Food & drink from local bars &restaurants + more! PLUS The Vortex Tunnel- the world’s ultimate walk through illusion! Details: Meanwood Valley Partnership Facebook & Twitter

Oakwood Cinema Monthly screenings University of Leeds Ladies’ Club Meets monthly. All women with strong affiliation to the University welcome.

Details: The Secretary 261 4564

7pm at Roundhay Parochial Hall, 5 Fitzroy Dr. LS8 4AB. 30 Nov: ‘Diego Maradona’ – stunning documentary about the Argentinian footballer by the director of Amy & Senna

MISC/ EVENTS St Vincent’s Spring Ball Sat 14 March Family Ceilidhs with a Scottish Flavour

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Meanwood Christmas Lights Switch On

30 Nov, 6.30 – 9pm at Holy Trinity Community Hall, Meanwood. Live music by Bandiera Rossa ceilidh band.

Adults £5/Children £3. Includes light refreshments. Details: rscdsleeds.org.uk, 07851 419656

2020 at Leeds Crowne Plaza Hotel. A glamorous evening of fun & fundraising.

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Treatments Available:

Regular foot care Nail cutting Hard skin/ Callus removal Corns Thickened nail reduction Fungal infections/ Athlete’s foot Dry and cracked heels Verrucas Involuted nails Diabetic foot care Foot care advice To book a home visit call Emma on: 07984 739 135 Email: soletosoulfeet@gmail.com

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Upholstery, Repairs & French Polishing

0113 267 5483 Abbey Upholstery, 7 Carr Bridge Ave, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 7JZ Reupholstery specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery. Sentimental items welcome.

+Replacement Foam Cushions Service Reupholstery and French Polishing Specialists.

Parker Knoll, Cintique, Ercol, Bridgecraft, Vale, G-Plan, MultiYork and all other good quality furniture.

From a small dining chair repair to a full suite re-upholstery.

Sentimental items welcome.

Examples of local work we did recently.

To see more go to our website: www.abbeyupholstery.co.uk | info@abbeyupholstery.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES

J M Tree Services LTD Chapel Allerton

All trees professionally felled, pruned, thinned or shaped Conifer trees reduced

RW Landscape Garden Design, Construction and Maintenance

A dedicated landscape team based in North Leeds providing a reliable service at a competitive rate.

Call now for a free quotation

Hardwood fire logs for sale We are fully insured and qualified for all aspects of tree work Call James or John Mudd for a free quotation

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Services we offer include: Paving • Fencing • Turfing • Planting Garden Design • Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting • Hedge Cutting Winter Garden Tidy • Garden Clearance

M: 07507 339 339 L: 0113 240 6970

E: richard@rwlandscape.co.uk W: www.rwlandscape.co.uk

N.S. Whitaker Tree & Paving Services

Tree Felling & Pruning Specialists Plus: Landscaping Fencing Turfing Driveways & Patios Over 20 years experience Fully insured & qualified Honest, reliable & recommended FREE, no obligation quotes.

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MURPHY JOINERY & BUILDING

ESTABLISHED OVER 30 YEARS

Doors & Windows (wood & PVCu) Kitchens

Fitted furniture

Staircases & skirting Extensions

Decking

Loft conversions

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07976 361 738 smurphyjoinery@virginmedia.com Old Barn Close, Alwoodley

HANDYMAN

Mr Gray’s Handyman Service The local solution to all your property maintenance and repair needs.

All work guaranteed and fully insured.

Whatever the job consider it done

Tel: 0113 2688641 / 07542 247 887 Email: handymanleeds@live.co.uk www.handymanleeds.org.uk

JOINERS

J. Waite Joinery & Building • Loft conversions • Extensions • Kitchens • Windows & doors • Gutters, fascias & soffits

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Domestic & commercial work undertaken

Phone: Mob 07813 768047 Tel: 01904 700855

For a free quote or advice call John:

For a high quality, reliable & professional service in all aspects of home, maintenance, renovations & building work.

• Over 25 Years Experience • City & Guilds Tradesmen • FREE Estimates & Advice All work carried out from planning to completion

0113 217 1940 07751 845 167 or visit my website at:

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KITCHENS

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PC & TV REPAIRS

Locally based plastering specialists.

FREE QUOTES on all aspects of internal and external plastering: skimming, boarding & rendering. Patching and repair work also delivered.

• City & Guilds qualified • Clean and tidy work guaranteed • Over 20 years’ experience

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PLASTERERS

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Phone 07530 593563 www.moortownplastering.co.uk

DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION 13th November Tel: 0113 274 8776 info@northleedslife.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING

The Boiler Specialists INSTALLATION – SERVICE – REPAIR Tel: 0113 268 8570 Mob: 07792 710 887 info@heatwiseplumbing.com

Bob Kettlewell

Plumbing Services Independent family business Commercial and Domestic All aspects of plumbing, heating & gas work undertaken P. Kettlewell - gas safe engineer Central Heating Systems flushed and cleaned

Please ring to discuss - free, no obligation quotes

Tel: 0113 279 0256 Mob: 07948 406 391

Plumbingservices1@hotmail.co.uk

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Jonathan Maneely Gas & Plumbing THE COMPLETE PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICE

Leeds Local Plumbing Experts For all general plumbing including: • Bathroom installation incl. tiling • Leaks, bursts, repairs & maintenance • No call out fee • Fixed price quotes Fully qualified & insured local plumber

Call Alex 07730 560 422

• Qualified to install, repair and service cookers, fires, gas boilers, range cookers, water heaters & unvented cylinders.

• Co2 Combi analysis, gas meters and all gas pipe work included • Combi repair and central heating power flushing specialist • All plumbing work including bathroom suites etc • Gas safety certificates for both landlords & home owners • Over 20 years experience

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Tel: 07887 604 774

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PLUMBING & HEATING

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Tel: 07958 383 049‬

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• Evening bookings • For homes & businesses • Anywhere in the UK We provide all aspects of removal and man & van services

07903 859 690

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ROOFERS

G. HORNE (roofing contractor) LTD Free no obligation quotes

R. & D. Sheridan

Roofing Contractors

Domestic re-roofs and repairs, built up felt roofing, gutters, fascia’s and soffits, Velux windows fitted, chimney pointing and lead-work.

Over 30 years experience

10 year insurance backed guarantee for re-roofs Tel- 0113 240 3515/Mobile 07918 692017 Email - g.horneroofing@hotmail.com www.ghorneroofing.co.uk

Heavy Duty Rainwater Gutters & Pipes

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Re-roofs & repairs Gutters, fascias and soffits All flat roofing Insurance work Pointing

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ROOFLINE FASCIA BOARDS Repairs, Renewals & Cleaning ALL SIZES, STYLES & COLOURS TO SUIT ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY

JET WASHING POWER CLEANING DRIVES, PATHS, ROOFS & PATIOS ETC Moss Removal & Prevention Semi-retired Gentleman Contractor Over 40 Years Experience FREE ADVICE, SURVEYS & QUOTATIONS

NO VAT TO PAY David Ian Fisher Est. 1963

Leeds 0113 275 9532 Quick Service Line (David) 07966 476 663 If you text me your details I will call you

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MIDGLEY SECURITY SIA Licensed & DBS Checked

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07421 767 486

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