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Dear Readers, This month we are thrilled to bring you an interview with Antony Gormley.

Brendan made his way to Harewood House to catch him as he unveiled his new works, which are now on show there.

We also have a number of great offers for you, including a competition to win Family Tickets to the Christmas Shows at The Playhouse; fun competitions at The Carriageworks; tickets for the Yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair; and a taste sensation at Gaucho’s.

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Cover Photo: Antony Gormley at Harewood House

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Antony Gormley at Harewood House

Sculptor creates two striking new pieces on show now at Harewood House

Plus, the excitement is building for the 25th Leeds International Film Festival; there’s a hilarious play that’s a must for all Leeds United fans; music is pouring out of the city; and we take a peek at a Headingley house that’s about to be featured on ITV’s May the Best House Win. Let us know what you have in store for November. The deadline for editorial is 1st October and for advertising it’s 7th October.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team

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Memories of Otley Courthouse

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08 Otley Science Festival Fantastic fun events for everyone

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The Volunteer Heritage Research group at Otley Courthouse is delighted to announce that it has received a ‘Your Heritage’ award of £9,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

These awards are for local and grassroots heritage activities, of which recording oral history is an important part. The Memories of Otley Courthouse project will record the memories of people who have had any association with the Courthouse and Police Station up until the courts closed in 1997.

The Courthouse Heritage Group would like to invite anyone interested to join the project and help with the collection and editing of material for inclusion in a book and on display boards in The Courthouse.

No special skill is needed and full training will be given.

The group has already collected the memories of some people who either worked at the Courthouse or attended court. However, there are many more and they would like help in recording their accounts.

Otley Courthouse played a really important role in the town, especially before 1974 when its jurisdiction stretched from Ilkley to Arthington, and Baildon to Blubberhouses. If you have a story to tell, get in touch!

“Heritage is not all about castles, museums and old buildings”, said Fiona Spiers, Head of HLF Yorkshire and the Humber.

“Memories, stories and reminiscences are a very popular way of learning about our past and sharing this with future generations. Otley Courthouse played a central role in the life of Otley and it is important to take the opportunity to preserve its heritage by bringing its stories to life, letting everyone get involved and share their past.”

If you would like to help, contact the Courthouse on 01943 467466 or call in to leave your details.

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OTLEY SCIENCE FESTIVAL– IDEAS GO BANG!

The Otley Science Festival 2011 runs from Monday 14th to Saturday 19th November with fantastic, fun events for everyone, and a chance to meet some well-known scientists, find out about new ideas and theories, and take part in exciting scientific activities.

This year, TV personality, Marty Jopson, kicks off the Festival on Monday 14th at 7.30pm with a historical tour of explosive inventions. The Science Café is on Tuesday at 7.30pm, with three speakers challenging the audience to understand some fascinating scientific concepts.

On Wednesday from 12.30 – 2pm a fascinating talk by Dr Tim Needham on the Appliance of Science is accompanied by a delicious buffet lunch. Later there will be a chance

to find out more about the stars and observe them through a telescope.

Art and Science mix on Thursday at 7.30pm with a performance by the 19th Step Theatre Company, which combines theatre, music and mathematics. Professor Sue Hartley’s talk on Friday at 7.30pm will look at the 300 million –year war between plants and animals.

Saturday 19th November is an action packed day, a free family fun day for all ages with stalls, demon-

strations, experiments and explorations, followed at 7.30pm by the UK’s best known geologist, Professor Iain Stewart, explaining why he believes geology is behind EVERYTHING! Most events are at Otley Courthouse. For further information please call the Box Office on 01943 467466, pick up a brochure at the Courthouse, or visit www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

PREPARATIONS ARE IN FULL FLOW FOR OTLEY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE Once again Santa Claus has agreed to spare some of his precious time to visit the Fayre and hand out Christmas presents to as many children as he can meet on the day!

Santa’s Grotto will be at the Lion’s Bookshop in Mercury Row. He will also be bringing two of his reindeer with their sleigh to the Market Place where children can have their photos taken with them.

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Christmas fayre, handmade crafts and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

This year’s programme is packed full of Good Tidings from local businesses and will feature a map showing ‘what’s on’, to ensure that you don’t miss anything. The programme is a very important part of the Fayre, its advertising and sales contribute hugely to the running of the event.

Don’t forget to visit the Fayre on Sunday 11th December from 12noon

– 6pm, and be sure to purchase a programme! These will be on sale at various outlets around town from early November.

If you’d like to know more about this year’s event, or if you have new ideas for future Fayres, do let the organisers know via www.facebook. com/otleyvictorianchristmasfayre or www.victorianfayre.co.uk.

EYESORE CORNER TRANSFORMED Otley in Bloom (OiB) has transformed the old gas works corner (the corner of Cambridge Street and Well Croft), from an overgrown site full of brambles into a tidy plot with fruit and vegetables for residents.

Earlier this year, Otley in Bloom instigated a ‘refurbishment’ of the corner which had become dilapidated and overgrown with brambles and nettles. It was in desperate need of some TLC. The site has now been transformed – the weeds are gone and have been replaced by a lawn and a raised bed for vegetables, rhubarb, parsley, strawberries, mint and much more, and some low-growing apple trees.

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OiB would like to thank all the businesses and private homes in and around Otley for their continued effort in making their gardens, window ledges and walls look so attractive with flowers and greenery. Combined small efforts can make a big difference.

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ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR BURLEY SUMMER FESTIVAL The third Burley Summer Festival, formally opened by John Mitchell from ITV Calendar, was a great success, with more people than ever taking part. The weather played an important part as there were so many outdoor events. On the opening day the weather held and people enjoyed visiting the new Hydropower facility near Greenholme Mill.

The Anchor Dance Band and games organised by Burley Oaks PTA attracted a large crowd to the park in the afternoon.

The monthly Farmers’ Market and the craft market were abuzz, and the Silsden Town Band, Burley Art Show,

The week was packed with activities, including walks, animation workshops, street dance, basketball, Zumba, Morris dancing, teddy bears’ picnic and a chance to have cherished possessions valued at the Antiques Roadshow. And, the Beer and Cider Festival at the Social Club was a huge success.

The Festival Committee would like to thank everyone who helped organise the festival, provided venues, or volunteered. Appreciation for financial support goes to Burley in Wharfedale Community Trust, Burley and District Chamber of Trade, Shipley Area Committee, and programme advertisers.

METHODIST CHURCHES CELEBRATE FORMATION OF NEW CIRCUIT On 6th September, over 200 members of the Methodist Church from Addingham, Ilkley, Beamsley, Ben Rhydding, Burley, Otley, Norwood, Timble, Pool, Bramhope, Menston, Guiseley, Yeadon and Rawdon, attended a ‘Celebration of Welcome and New Beginnings for the life and work of the Methodist Church in Wharfedale and Aireborough’ at Otley Methodist Church.

Burley Nursery School Fun Day, and dry stone walling workshop all attracted large audiences. In the evening there was chamber music from the Kelsey Quartet and Jennifer Galloway in St Mary’s Church, and local band ‘5 Dollar Shoes’ was at the Social Club. The Red Lion hosted a games night inside and a very well attended ‘Open Mic’ event outside. Sunday saw nearly 300 vehicles at the Classic Vehicles Show – a record number!

Other attractions included Paperzoo Theatre who presented Dennis Potter’s Blue Remembered Hills, there was music from ‘The Stalks’, an Evening of Nostalgia from Burley Theatre Group, a concert by the Fairfax Singers and organist Mike Nicholas, a ceilidh with Chris Nelson and Northern Comfort, and a sell out opera concert with Sarah Estill and Ben Kerslake.

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The Committee welcomes feedback on the festival, which can be submitted via www.burley-in-wharfedale.org or sent to the Festival Committee at Burley Parish Council, Queen’s Hall, Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale LS29 7BT. Residents will receive a feedback form with their October Parish Council newsletter.

So far feedback has been very positive.

Sylvia Tilford, Chair Festival Committee

The ‘Moor Run’ 12th November This event has to take place outside Festival week because of restrictions in accessing the moor before the end of October. Entry forms can be downloaded from www. burley-in-wharfedale.org

In 2007 the Methodist Conference adopted the report entitled Mapping the Way Forward: Regrouping for Mission to ensure the Methodist Church was shaped and resourced in a realistic, sustainable and purposeful way.

The report required all Districts and Circuits to engage with this journey of exploration, within a five year timeframe.

Representatives of the Ilkley and Otley and Aireborough Circuits met in 2009/ 2010 to discuss the formation of a new circuit. This was agreed last November and the previous Ilkley, and Otley and Aireborough Circuits have now joined to form the new Wharfedale & Aireborough Circuit.

The inauguration service was led by the Rev Dr Liz Smith, Chair of the Leeds District of Methodist Churches and the preacher was Rev Dr Neil G Richardson, former President of the Methodist Conference. Rev. Julian Pursehouse was formally commissioned as Superintendent Minister of the new Circuit, which will be within the Leeds District.

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OTLEY PUB CLUB LAUNCHES WEBSITE Otley Pub Club has just launched its official website – www.otleypubclub.co.uk – so it can better let people know what’s happening at local hostelries.

The Club, established last year by Peter Jackson, aims to encourage local people to support the town’s pubs and communicate any events which may be taking place.

“We think Otley Pub Club is pretty unique. We are non-political and not supported by the drinks industry, so we can be as vocal and outspoken as we want to be”, said Peter.

“The website has been a priority from day one. Until now we have had to rely on the local media and leaflets. The new website offers local businesses the chance to advertise, and this new source of income will greatly help with our campaigns.

“The new website, built by local web development company Centurius, will be supported by Facebook and Twitter micro-sites, and we are all really excited about the future of the club and what it can achieve.”

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DON’T CRY FOR BEEF, ARGENTINA! GAUCHO PUT ON A MASTERCLASS THAT DEFINITELY GETS TOP MARKS Despite having been open now for a year, you would be forgiven for missing Gaucho in Leeds city centre. The unassuming entrance on Park Row is tucked away in the heart of the city’s business district and is easy to miss for those not in the know. Fortunately for us, we had the opportunity to meet the Gaucho team for a masterclass in their specialty – Argentine beef and wine.

Gaucho revealed itself to be a very elegantly put together venue with slick, modern monochrome décor and a well stocked bar that offer familiar cocktails with an Argentine twist (try the Pommelina, their take on a Caipirinha – delicious!).

Our hosts for the evening were Mike Reid, Executive Chef, who opened our eyes to what makes Argentine beef so exquisite, and Phil Crozier, Wine Director, who guided us through a myriad of red wines to complement the beef.

The beef was phenomenal and each of the six cuts we tried was cooked to melt-in-the-mouth perfection. The secret appears to be a combination of how the beef is reared and aged. Much of it is down to the Argentinean terrain, which offers a rich diet of easy-todigest fine grass. The level ground means that the cows’ muscles grow evenly, resulting in cattle that are not only identical in size, but also meat that is beautifully tender throughout. The meat is wet aged, vacuum sealed and left

to mature in its own juices, as it is shipped over to UK for use in Gaucho’s 14 UK restaurants.

The award-winning wine list comprises the largest collection of Argentine wines anywhere outside Argentina and Phil visits at least twice a year to source the best available. Gaucho even have their own vineyard.

As with the beef, it is the terrain that makes Argentine wine so different. Most of the vineyards are in the province of Mendoza, high on the slopes of the Andes, and varied changes in altitude result in extraordinary wine-growing conditions. The wine seasons are also longer than in Europe, giving the grapes more time to mature on the vine, so they have a richer flavour and can be drunk much younger than many of their European counterparts.

The evening was fascinating and we learnt more about Argentine beef and wine than we ever thought we could want to know!

The service is impeccable, the atmosphere formal but not stiff and the food flawless. Gaucho’s sophisticated elegance makes it perfect for corporate entertaining and events, a romantic night out or even just a quick cocktail in the bar, I know we will be heading there again.

Gaucho is at 21 Park Row, Leeds LS1 For more details visit: www. gauchorestaurants.co.uk or call 0113 246 1777

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TENTH ANNIVERSARY WINTER BALL St. Gemma’s Hospice will be holding their tenth Winter Ball on Saturday 26th of November. Beneath the sparkling ceiling of the LUFC Pavilion Suite, guests will be welcomed with a champagne reception and then treated to a sumptuous three course dinner.

Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening, including a fabulous live music act playing popular covers, followed by a DJ playing requests until 2am.

There will be spot prizes throughout the evening, as well as a raffle and auction. Tickets are £43 each and all profits will go to fund patient care at St. Gemma’s Hospice.

The St Gemma’s Winter Ball is the perfect way to begin your Christmas celebrations with friends, family, colleagues and clients – so book your table now!

For more information, call Tracie Harrison on 0113 218 5296 or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk

Timescapes: Family Lives over Time SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER AT LEEDS ART GALLERY As part of the national ‘Festival of Social Science’, the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds is staging ‘Timescapes’, a free exhibition that explores the value of social history, explaining how peoples’ memories are important to understanding society and how the public can help in social research.

For the past five years, the University of Leeds has been leading a programme of research into the changing nature of family life. Researchers from five universities across the UK have been ‘walking alongside’ people from all walks of life and all ages, to document how their lives unfold

recordings, drawing on the accounts of young people, parents and grandparents. The exhibition also includes material from the Mass Observation Archive, an historical archive that has been documenting the everyday lives of people across the UK since before World War Two.

and to understand these changes from the perspectives of the people themselves.

Timescapes attempts to turn these ‘snap shots’ of life into a movie, complete with personal narratives, photos, videos and sound

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Visitors will have an opportunity to contribute their own memories, which will be displayed on a ‘memory wall’, and later included in the Timescapes archive. There will also be workshops on how to research and record your family history. These are free, but booking is advisable. For further information, visit www.timescapes.leeds.ac.uk

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Bird Watch with Stan Kenyon

As autumn arrives, many birds are gathering together for the winter.

Among these are two farmland birds, yellowhammers and linnets, which form flocks separately or together and sometimes with finches such as chaffinch, and buntings such as reed bunting. Stubble fields are a favourite feeding area.

Yellowhammers are elongated longtailed buntings. Males have a yellowish head and undersides with a redbrown rump contrasting with an olive-brown back. By contrast females are browner and more streaked.

Evocative of warm summer days is the repetitive song.

Restless and active, linnets fly in tight, bounding flocks. They are slim and long-tailed, smaller than yellowhammers. In summer plumage, males have a grey head and brown

back with red on forehead and breast. Females, and males in winter, are brownish. Melodious, mixed with chattering notes, the song is cheerful and pleasant.

Both species prefer open lowland country where they prefer hedges, young plantations, heaths and other

bushy areas. Linnets are particularly fond of gorse bushes as nesting sites.

Neither bird is as common as formerly. A contributory factor is considered to be reduced availability of winter seed.

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Earlier this year, Elaine Bamford had gastric bypass surgery – not an easy option, as it required a complete lifestyle change.

“All the foods I had eaten were suddenly reduced to a few mouthfuls rather than a huge plateful”, said Elaine. “I missed bread the most!

The first few weeks were very difficult. It felt like I had done a million sit-ups as my stomach muscles were so tight after the operation.

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Elaine operates an appointments system so there is no pressure, no fuss, no queues for changing rooms.

Her aim is to offer a unique service which is sympathetic to each person’s individual needs.

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We are now preparing to put our gardens to bed for the winter.

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Start by protecting them from hard frosts and snow. For those who grow tree ferns and bananas, cut all dead leaves off and lag the trunks and growing points with a six inch layer of straw then wrap hessian around them.

Other tender plants also need to be protected, if we don’t want to lose them like many of us did last winter. Those in tubs and pots need fleece wrapping round the pot as well as covering the plant itself.

Blackcurrants need pruning now. Cut black bark shoots back to the pale brown new growth. Propagate deutzia, philadelphus and many other shrubs from hardwood cuttings. Plant them one or two to a pot and place in a cold frame or sheltered spot. Once rooted, pot on in the spring – they will be ready for planting out the following year.

Sow hardy annuals either by scattering seeds or into pots ready for an early summer show. Calendula, Californian poppy, Limnanthes plants (such as Cerinthe Major, Foxgloves, even Antirrhinums) will self sow, making the garden look less rigid and softening hard lines.

Many herbs are ready for picking and drying, or can be used fresh to make infusions or tinctures. An infusion of honeysuckle flowers (Lonicera Periclymenum) used to be used to treat chest infections. They can also be washed and placed into a jar with runny honey to make a soothing syrup. Look out for other herbs that can be used medicinally and add them to your garden.

After a final weeding, empty compost bins on the exposed areas, hopefully keeping further weeds at bay. One persistent weed is the red leafed oxalis, which spreads by fine hair ryzomes underground. The best way to deal with it is to use a Glysophate-based killer. Remember to protect any surrounding plants from the spray.

Keep your wooden garden furniture in good condition by painting it when dry with Linseed Oil, Sandolin or Cuprinol preservatives.

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Speakers already lined up for this exciting event include human rights activist Peter Tatchell and BBC Look North’s Harry Gration Speakers already lined up for this exciting event include human rights activist Peter Tatchell and BBC Look North’s Harry Gration; pioneering creative campaigners UK Uncut (which hopes to help build a grassroots mass movement to resist the Government cuts); and People’s Supermarket (a not-for-profit cooperative as feature on TV).

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100 TICKETS TO BE WON TO YORKSHIRE ANTIQUES AND ART FAIR! The Autumn Yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair is on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November, 10am – 5pm, at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.

Organised by Bowman Antiques Fairs of Shipley, this is the fifth event they have held at this venue.

With up to 350 stand holders, the fair (which is staged twice a year in May and November) offers the widest range of antiques, art, vintage, retro and collectables in the North of England. The event grows in size and popularity with each fair and boasts more than 4,000 visitors a time. The Yorkshire Event Centre

is just 30 minutes drive from North Leeds and has ample free parking and a quality on-site café.

Bowman Antique Fairs are offering 100 complimentary tickets (worth £10) admitting two people free of

charge for one day. Readers can apply for tickets by email to info@antiquesfairs.com or by post to Bowman Antiques Fairs, 89 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3LR stating name & full postal address by 5pm Friday 21st October.

The yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair Saturday & Sunday

22nd & 23rd May 5th & 6th November 10am to 5pm each day Yorkshire event centre The great Yorkshire Showground

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Up to 350 Stands Admission: £4 Ample Free Parking Probably the widest selection of antiques, art, collectables, curios, vintage and retro in the north of England.

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ANTONY GORMLEY AT HAREWOOD HOUSE key figures in the development of modern sculpture and a strong influence and inspiration for Gormley himself.

Gormley cited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Henry Moore Foundation as vital exponents for contemporary sculpture and posited that something about the landscape of Yorkshire, particulary its rich mining heritage and sense of community, is conducive to the creation of great work in this medium.

A central and recurrent theme in Gormley’s work is the relationship between the human form and its environment. This new work, entitled Two States, is no exception and speaks to man’s connection to (or disconnection from) nature.

Gormley says he feels Harewood House, with its neo-classical architecture surrounded by rolling, idyllic countryside is a fitting and evocative setting for these pieces to make their first appearance.

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ntony Gormley, undoubtedly one of the world’s foremost sculptors and among the most respected of contemporary British artists, has created two striking new pieces currently on show at Harewood House.

him happy to speak expansively and engagingly about his art.

As the man behind the Angel of the North, Gormley obviously harbours a fondness for our part of the world and draws inspiration from the northern landscape. When asked what has brought him back to Yorkshire, Gormley explained that We were lucky enough to catch up the idea of exhibiting new work at with the man himself at Harewood, Harewood House appealed as it Photography: Paul Dishman www. where these new works can be has previously housed the iconic photographybypauldishman.co.uk seen for the first time, and found Adam by Jacob Epstein, one of the

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Gormley obviously harbours a fondness for our part of the world and draws inspiration from the northern landscape While Two States offers a stirring depiction of the human form, it differs somewhat from previous Gormley works such as Another Place or Event Horizon with their more organic, naturalistic physicality. Two States came about, Gormley says, while developing what he calls the “Block-Block” works, which were an attempt to

explore a new language of sculpture.

The result is what he describes as a kind of ‘pixellated cubism’ wherein the human body is represented as a figure comprised of squares or blocks. The thought process behind this, he explained, is based on man’s changing relationship to his surroundings - now that over half the world’s population live in urbanized areas, or, more specifically, within an urban grid system. This notion of the altered state of our physical environment is coupled with the integration of technology into our lives and the fact that our chief means of communication and exchange of information is conducted through bytes, bits and the pixels of computer interfaces.

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hat struck me, when able to view Two States at close quarters, was how these figures, ostensibly abstract at the outset, reveal their humanity the longer you spend in their presence. As with many of Gormley’s sculptures, the initial casts were taken from his own six foot-something frame and, while we’re at first confronted with these twin towers of rusty iron blocks, before long one begins to sense that there is a human soul contained within the metallic grid, alive, aware and yearning to reconnect with the world at large.

Two States will be on show at Harewood House until 30th October.

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PIERS BROWNE AT ILKLEY MANOR HOUSE On Friday 14th October Piers Browne, the renowned painter and etcher of landscapes and seascapes, will present an evening of art, with music and verse, leading the audience on a journey from the Pennines to Turkish coasts. The event, organised by the Friends of The Manor House as a contribution to the Ilkley Literature Festival, also fits in nicely with the new Ilkley Art Trail.

Piers, who often exhibits in the Royal Academy Summer Show and November’s New English Art Club, began composing music set to his published verse in 1993. He uses

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PAINT IT WHITE – THE STORY OF A LEEDS UNITED SUPER-FAN Paint It White, the hilarious life-story of Gary Edwards, a painter and decorator and avid Leeds United fan, will be staged at Ilkley Playhouse on 21st October, and the West Yorkshire Playhouse on 25th and 26th October.

MORE FABULOUS ART AT ST GEMMA’S ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION & SALE St. Gemma’s Hospice invites you to its 11th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale at The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley, from Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th November (10am – 6pm), and Sunday 6th November (10am – 4pm).

The play, adapted from Edwards’ book by ex-BBC journalist, producer and writer Les Rowley, is based on the experiences of the Kippax-born superfan who has missed just one game since 1968. Somehow he managed to juggle his passion for the club alongside the fundamentals of life.

From a marriage lasting weeks, to driving to matches in a hearse, the play charts the ups and downs of a life as well of that of the team.

Gary Edwards pictured with actor Gary Dunnington

There will be a huge variety of art on display, from both professional and up-and-coming artists. You’ll find over 800 paintings, photographs and pastels. It’s an excellent opportunity to start or expand your art collection and buy affordable, original pieces. Prices range from just £30 to £700. You could find the perfect Christmas, birthday or anniversary gifts.

“In its first run on the fringes of the main theatre circuit, audiences laughed and cried in all the right places”, said Les. “With Leeds United there was more crying than laughing.

“The play is about the unbelievable life of a normal bloke, and it is heartwarming to see such a character loved and admired by almost everyone he comes into contact with. You don’t even need to like football to enjoy this play.”

Gary Dunnington, Johnny Dixon (Coronation Street), Cathy Breeze (Les Miserables) and Nigel Collins take on the roles to tell the Gary’s story. The play is directed

by Rayner Bourton (Rocky Horror Show) and Alun Lewis (Emmerdale).

For further information and tickets visit www.paintitwhite.co.uk

A percentage of all sales is donated to St. Gemma’s, and the hospice has previously raised an outstanding £140,000 from this event. Entry is just £2 and you can also enjoy delicious cakes and pastries from the Art Cafe. There will also be a fabulous Craft Fair running alongside the exhibition on both the Saturday and Sunday.

Railway & History Books Extensive collection of books on railways and general history available.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Love and Zombies in Terrifying Transylvania!

Ilkley Literature Festival: Tickets are Going Fast!

The 2011 Ilkley Literature Festival (30th September – 16th October) programme has attracted a lot of attention. Appearances by Jeremy Paxman, Simon Callow, Evan Davis, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Sir Ranulph Fiennes booked out early, but tickets are still available for dozens of other fascinating events.

Newly founded local theatre troupe ‘Deadly Serious Theatre’ were showered with praise following their previous production ‘Cluedo’ at Yeadon Town Hall last year. This Hallowe’en they return to the stage with a darkly hilarious and absurd comedy musical Dracula V Frankenstein in Blood Curdling 2D at Otley Courthouse.

Earlier this year, The National Association of Writers in Education

The plot follows the misadventures of young lovers Johnny (Danny Gustafson) and Barbara (Corrine O’Sullivan), who leave their home in 1950s America to visit relatives in Transylvania.

There they are captured by the insane Dr Frankenstein (Jacob Pratt) and his horrifying assistant Igor (Grant Holmes), who plan to make a monster out of their guests. Also in the cast are Pippa Feldberg Collins, Jack Cowling,

The plot follows the misadventures of young lovers Johnny and Barbara who leave their home in 1950s America to visit relatives in Transylvania awarded Deadly Serious Theatre (whose cast is aged15-17) a grant of £800 to stage their play.

The production is written by two of the cast – Danny Gustafson and Grant Holmes – who also direct and produce the musical.

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Rob Gibbs and Katie Moncaster.

Dracula V Frankenstein in Blood Curdling 2D is at Otley Courthouse on 30th and 31st October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3.50 for children.

Martin Bell,

Martin Bell, best known for his war reporting, will read from his new collection of poetry which tackles politicians, celebrity culture and even Idi Amin. Alan Hollinghurst talks about the critically acclaimed ‘The Stranger’s Child’ – his first novel since winning the 2004 Booker Prize with ‘The Line of Beauty’.

TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR DOZENS OF FASCINATING EVENTS. For those who loved ‘The Kings Speech’, Mark Logue – grandson to speech therapist Lionel Logue – and co-author and journalist Peter Conrad will tell audiences more about the relationship between Logue and King George VI. And, Tim Harford, author of ‘The Undercover Economist’ and presenter of Radio 4’s awardwinning ‘More or Less’ programme will discuss economic policy and social planning.

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From Russia with Love: Leeds International Orchestral Season 2011/12

Haydn at Leeds University The Leeds Haydn Players are giving a concert on Sunday 9th October at 8pm in the Clothworkers’ Centenary Hall, School of Music, Leeds University.

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Leeds International Orchestral Season takes on a Russian theme this Autumn with another wonderful series featuring remarkable orchestras and astounding soloists from all over the world.

on 12th May.

The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra opens the series on 8th October with an all-Russian programme, including Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Night on Bald Mountain. Later in the season, on 11 February, soloist Tatiana Polianskaya performs Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No 2 with the Russian State Symphony Orchestra alongside works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Khachaturian. Finally, St Petersburg Philharmonic will present Shostakovich’s Symphony No 5 on 31st March. Further highlights include the Trondheim Soloists on 29th October, the Warsaw Philharmonic on 19th November, and Berlin Symphony Orchestra

In addition, Leeds’ two great choral societies, Leeds Festival Chorus and Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, will join forces to present Mahler’s epic Second Symphony (Resurrection) in November and, to bring the season to a resounding close in May, Beethoven’s towering Ninth Symphony (Choral).

Some of the finest British orchestras will also play this season, including the Hallé (15th October), and the BBC Philharmonic (21st January).

To request a copy of the new season brochure, call 0113 247 8336, email music@leeds.gov. uk, or download a copy from www.leedsconcertseason.com.

For tickets call the Box Office on 0113 224 3801 or book online.

This chamber group, numbering about 25, is made up of a mix of both professional and amateur musicians and was formed with the aim of exploring all Haydn’s symphonic works. Conductor David Waterman is also a founder member and cellist of the Endellion Quartet. He has taught at the Yehudi Menuhin School, the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall.

THE SOLOIST IS KATHARINE GOWERS, WHO HAS PERFORMED WITH NIGEL KENNEDY AND THE ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The programme on 9th October includes Beethoven’s Romance no.2 in F, Op 50 for violin and orchestra, Haydn symphony no. 99 in Eb, and Beethoven’s symphony no.1 in C major. The soloist is Katharine Gowers, who has performed extensively throughout Britain and abroad and toured with Nigel Kennedy and the English Chamber Orchestra.

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LEEDS LOVES SHOPPING! special Farmers’ Market on Briggate on Sunday 16th October.

Dress Me Beautiful Leeds Fashion Show’s Dress Me Beautiful is on Friday 14th October at Leeds City Museum. Prepare to be ‘wowed’ once again as young designers, models and fashion students showcase their designs and talent.

The show provides a superb platform for their designs and bridges the gap between education and the fashion industry. Blaise Reynolds, winner of The Look of Leeds, a competition held earlier this year will also be taking part in the event.

Demonstrating the importance of Leeds as a shopping venue Leeds is already famous as a shopping venue. It has over two million square feet of retail space and 971 outlets.

Over £1 billion is being invested in the city with Trinity Leeds and Eastgate Quarters which will together add an extra 1,400,000 square feet. Eastgate Quarters will include a flagship John Lewis store. Leeds currently sits at seventh in the country’s retail rankings, these two new developments will project it to fourth. Trinity Leeds alone will create 3,000 new jobs.

“The ‘Big Shopping Night Out’ is a unique way to enhance the experience for visitors”, said City Centre Manager, Cath Follin. “Individual retailers have put together an exciting calendar of events, offers and promotions throughout the weekend to demonstrate that Leeds is a premier retail destination.”

The Leeds Loves Shopping Festival (Thursday 13th – Sunday 23rd October) returns for its sixth year with an action-packed late night shopping event on Thursday 13th October. This year the festival also features a series of business briefings and seminars, including a session showcasing the new retail developments in Leeds, highlighting the importance of the city’s retail sector.

The Big Shopping Night Out The ‘Big Shopping Night Out’ on 13th gives visitors to Leeds the opportunity not only to take advantage of late night opening, but also to join in events and benefit from offers across

the city centre. Over 100 retailers will be involved, including TopShop, Zara, Primark and House of Fraser. Enjoy street performances around Briggate, win prizes and take in the fabulous Shopping Affair in the Victoria Quarter – this year’s theme is pirates! Individual retailers have also put together an exciting calendar of events, offers and promotions over the weekend.

Leeds Loves Shopping is just one of the festivals hosted by Leeds to celebrate the city’s diverse offerings, and follows fast on the heels of the successful Leeds Loves Food, which attracted 40,000 visitors to Millennium Square and other city venues for a weekend of food and drink in July.

Leeds Loves Shopping is organised by Marketing Leeds and Leeds City Council’s City Centre Management and is supported by the Leeds Retail Association, city colleges and retailers.

On Saturday 15th October, Leeds Loves Shopping celebrates independent retail – customers who purchase from independent shops will be able to claim a spot prize from Capital FM’s bus on Briggate. Plus, there will be a

For more information and to view the programme for Leeds Loves Shopping, visit www.leedslovesshopping. com

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LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS! 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of Leeds International Film Festival.

Once again it is ready to present a packed programme of screenings and exclusive events across a dozen venues in the city. Last year’s festival was a roaring success, attracting thousands of film fans from across the UK to previews of acclaimed new releases, alongside outstanding world cinema, fantastic shorts and brand new music documentaries.

The Film Festival will launch its full programme from 6pm on Friday 7th October at Leeds Town Hall as part of Light Night - the event is free and open to all. The Festival’s giant cinema screen, unveiled last year, will present a selection of clips and trailers from the new Festival Programme, alongside free screenings of FW Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu, John Betjeman’s A Poet Goes North and a celebration of the works of extraordinary animators, The Quay Brothers. Full programme information will also be revealed online at www.leedsfilm.com Details have already been announced for some of the Film Festival’s major events which include Paul Merton’s Silent Clowns and annual horror marathons: Fanomenon Night of the Dead XI at the Hyde Park Picture House and Day of the

Dead 5, which returns to iconic City Varieties following its recent refurbishment.

The Film Festival will launch its full programme from 6pm on Friday 7th October at Leeds Town Hall as part of Light Night Paul Merton is appearing exclusively at Leeds Town Hall to host Silent Clowns, celebrating the icons of the silent cinema Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy in hilarious extracts, ac-

companied by world renowned pianist Neil Brand with the Prima Vista Social Club band. Silent Clowns will be a laughter filled, family friendly highlight of the year for fans of film, music and comedy.

Film Festival passes are now available, as well as tickets for special events. Tickets can be bought online at www.leedsfilm.com or from City Centre Box Office, Millennium Square, Tel: 0113 2243801. Single screening tickets (including discounted tickets for LeedsCard holders) will be available from Friday 7th October.

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PHIL COOL AND RICHARD DIGANCE TO PERFORM AT CITY’S NEWEST VENUE Steve Hughes, formerly General Manager of Northern Ballet who currently runs Aldwych Theatre in London’s West End, is presenting two legends of comedy, Phil Cool (Friday 4th November) and Richard Digance (Saturday 12th November), at Leeds’ newest venue this autumn.

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Chris Newman’s Still Getting Away With It Sat 1 Oct 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Mixture of folk, jazz, country, ragtime, Latin, African & swing. Tickets £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.

Chainsaw Sat 1 Oct, 9pm at The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley. Blues/rock covers band.

The Lazy Dazy Band Sat 1 Oct at The Swan, Addingham. An evening of blues.

We Free Kings Sun 2 Oct, 1pm Seven Arts, 31 Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton, LS7. Led by saxman Toby Greenwood.

Details: 262 4060 No Fixed Abode Tues 4 October, 9pm at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley.

Folk duo Una Walsh & Tony Dean. Mood provoking, passionate & poignant music.

Cabaret Every fortnight – next dates Wed 5 & 19 Oct, 8.30pm at Burley in Wharfedale Social Club.

Great music & dancing, covering swing, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, ballads & ballroom.

Swan Songs Thurs 6 Oct at The Swan, Addingham.

Come along & play or just listen. Special guest Roger Davies – a Yorkshire Lad with cracking songs.

Gruff Rhys + Y Niwl Thurs 6 Oct, Irish Centre, York Rd, Leeds. Main singer/ songwriter for Super Furry Animals plus North Wales’s instrumental surf rock quartet. £13 Martin Carr (ex songwriter/lead guitarist with the Boo Radleys) Fri 7 Oct at Korks, Bondgate, Otley. £8 advance / £10 on door

Misty in Roots Sat 8 Oct, from 8:30pm, The Wardrobe, Leeds. Classic reggae band flying the roots flag since the ‘70s. £15 Kate Peters & Sextet Sun 9 Oct, 1pm Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton, LS7. jazz vocalist Roddy Frame Mon 10 Oct, Brudenell Social Club.

Former singer/songwriter with Aztec Camera. £18.50 Recycled Sat 8 Oct, 9pm at The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley.

Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra Sat 8 Oct at Leeds Town Hall, playing Mussorgsky’sNight on Bald Mountain & Pictures at an Exhibition, & Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Details: 0113 224 3801, www. leedsconcertseason.com Fischer’s Ghost Sat 8 Oct at The Swan, Addingham. Rock & Pop with a unique identity.

Nick Hall Band Tues 11 October, 9pm at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley.

Rock covers.

Catfish Keith Thurs 13 Oct at Korks, Bondgate, Otley.

Blues singer, songwriter & bottleneck slide guitarist, his foot-stomping, deep delta blues & American roots music has spellbound audiences. £10 advance / £12 on door Gilad Atzmon & the Orient House Ensemble Thurs 13 Oct, 8pm Seven Arts, Harrogate Rd. Chapel Allerton, LS7. International saxman The Jon Strong Band Fri 14 Oct at Korks, Bondgate, Otley. JS has toured with the likes of Ry Cooder, Van Morrison, Robert Palmer.

Folk rock at its best. £7 on door Hawklords Fri 14 Oct. 8pm Irish Centre, York Rd.

Leeds. Raw sonic power & amazing visuals. Fronted

by Hawkwind founder Rik Turner & Ron Tree, & including ex Hawkwind members Don Thomson, Alan Davey, Jerry Richards, Harvey Bainbridge & Steve Swindells. £12/ £14 on door

Ryan Spendlove Sat 15 Oct, 8pm, Kork’s Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley.

Ex-Blueskins frontman supported by Tuckoo, plus Clive Spendlove. £5 on door.

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The Black Umfolosi Sat 15 Oct, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Zimbabwean a cappella group performing traditional songs & dances.

Tickets £12/£10 in advance, £13/£11 on door.

Guiseley Brothers Sat 15 Oct at The Swan, Addingham. Semi-acoustic classic songs from 70s – 90s.

Apparat Mon 17 Oct, The Wardrobe, Leeds. Electronic music enthusiasts will know Sascha Ring either via Apparat, electronic supergroup Moderat,or other collaborations. £13.50 Herman Dune Mon 17 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, LS6. Swedish-rooted, French-based alt-country rockers who make densely atmospheric, acoustic folk rock. £10 Bayou Gumbo Tues 18 Oct, 9pm at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Blues, Cajun, zydeco, old-time, country, R&B Ralph McTell Tues 18 Oct, City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds. Award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist performing material from his recent album ‘Somewhere Down The Road’ & more.

Uiscedwr Thurs 20 Oct, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Folk trio with Anna Esselmont on fiddle/vocals, Cormac Byrne

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on bodhran/percussion, and Nick Waldock on guitar/ bass.Tickets £11/£9 in advance, £12/£10 on door.

The Rob Dylan Band Fri 21 Oct at Korks, Bondgate, Otley. Another tribute to the great Bob Dylan. £7 on door Taylor Max Sat 22 Oct at The Swan Addingham.

Classy twin-guitar attack on rock classics from 50s up to the present.

Courthouse Rocks Sat 22 Oct, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Live music from the best local, regional & national rock acts. 18+.

Tickets £6.

Bayou Gumbo Sat 22 Oct, 9pm at The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley. Blues, Cajun, zydeco, old-time, country, R&B. “If you don’t dance to this, you must be dead!” Folk Roundabout Peter Bruntnell Fri 28 Oct at Korks, Bondgate, Otley.

‘One of England’s best kept musical secrets’ - Rolling Stone £7 on door The Cardinals Sat 15 Oct, 9pm at The Midland Hotel, Station Rd, Ilkley. Playing their own brand of anthemic Indie, Punk & rock covers.

Terri Shaltiel Tues 25 Oct, 9pm at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Classy soul/ blues singer.

James Taylor Quartet (JTQ) Fri 28 Oct from 9pm, The Wardrobe, Leeds.

Legendary Hammond guru, playing rare groove & jazz funk, mixed with a little soul. £15 Blueprint Sat 29 Oct, 9pm The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley. Great four piece Rock/ Blues band.

Karine Polwart Sun 30 Oct, Brudenell Social Club, LS6.

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Half-Term Fun at The Carriageworks This October Half Term, there’s a superb programme at The Carriageworks. It kicks off with the delightful Hare and Tortoise (Tues 25 Oct), a fantastic new adaptation of Aesop’s fable from tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal.

This is followed by great fun for those aged 4+ with The People’s Theatre Company’s adaptation of Steven Lee’s How the Koala Learnt to Hug (Wed 26 Oct), which features some great stories, sing-a-long songs, super games and first-class hugging.

Otley Town Junior Football Club is Recruiting The new Otley Town U15 boys’ team manager is recruiting and holding training sessions every Saturday morning at 10.30am for players aged under 15 as of 31st August. Sessions will be held at The Old Show Ground, Pool Road, Otley (Next to Smith’s Garden Centre). For further information, please contact David Palmer on 07784 369 610 or drpalmer71@yahoo.co.uk Girls Under 18s

For slightly older children, Mike Kenny has adapted Clive King’s Stig of the Dump (Thur 27 Oct) for Bradford’s Mind the Gap Theatre. The week is rounded off with the delightful Robin and the Big Freeze (Fri 28 Oct), a festive treat full of fantastic puppets and live music.

Otley Town is also setting up a new girls’ team for under eighteens. The team will play eleven-a-side in the West Riding Girls Football League. The club would like to hear from any girls who would like to get involved. Players must be under the age of 18 as of 31st August 2011. For further information contact Bill Lumsden: bill@cc-sys.net

Tickets for all shows can be booked by calling the Box Office on 0113 224 3801 or going to www.carriageworkstheatre.org.uk. Book for a half term show and get 10% off panto tickets (Green and Gold performances only.

Must be booked at the same time).

The club is always interested in hearing from parents who would like their children to play for Otley Town Juniors, please contact Junior Secretary, Steve Eley on 01943 465 269/ 07906 098 732 or sjeley@sky.com

Be a Winner at Half Term Shows Hare and Tortoise: Bring a picture of a Hare and a Tortoise to the show and enter a prize draw to win a copy of Aesop’s Fables signed by the cast.

How the Koala Learnt to Hug: Bring a picture of a cuddly Koala and you could win a copy of the book signed by the cast.

Stig of the Dump: Win two tickets for Stig of the Dump.

Just email the title of your favourite children’s classic to carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk or drop a postcard with all your details in to your local library by 5pm Friday 7th October.

The winner will be announced on Wed 12 Oct. Tickets will be available for collection on the day of the performance. The prize is only valid for the 2.30pm performance on Thursday 27 October 2011- no alternative available.

WIN FAMILY TICKETS FOR PLAYHOUSE’S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOWS! We had a word with The West Yorkshire Playhouse and they have agreed to run a competition giving our readers the opportunity to win a Family Ticket (two adults and two children), plus dinner at The Playhouse (two courses and a glass of wine/juice), for either Annie or Jack and The Beanstalk.

This is the first new UK production of Annie (suitable for age 7+) for a decade and, with the same team behind it as last year’s critically acclaimed A Christmas Carol, it promises to be a fantastic show. You can look forward to all the classic songs like It’s A Hard Knock Life, Tomorrow, Little Girls and Fully Dressed.

Annie and her band of orphans take charge of the Quarry stage from Monday 21st November – Saturday 21st January 2012, eternally optimistic that the sun will come out tomorrow.

Award-winning playwright Mike Kenny, Gail McIntryre and Barney George add more than a little magic to Christmas for the Playhouse’s smallest, but most discerning, audience members (age 4+) with their version of Jack and The Beanstalk.

With a twist in its tale, you can bet that this will be no ordinary Jack, no ordinary beanstalk, no ordinary farm and certainly no ordinary animals! Beautiful, harp-playing Pearl, owner of some music-loving chickens, is taken by a giant to live in the clouds and they have to get her back....then the fun begins! This fun show runs from Friday 9th December – Saturday 21st January.

To win a Family Ticket for Annie, all you have to do is complete the following line: The Sun Will Come Out.........

To win a Family Ticket and dinner for Jack and The Beanstalk, just name the harp-playing girl.

Email your answers to wypcomp@wyp.org.uk by Monday 31st October, including your contact details and stating clearly which show you would like a Family Ticket to.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Guiseley Lions Tear into New Season with Great Form Following on from their successful first season in the Blue Square Bet North division, Guiseley Lions AFC have carried on where they left off and are now sitting third in the division after eight games.

The Lions have not let up since their heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to AFC Telford back in the Blue Square North play-off final in May and have notched up six wins, a draw and a loss thus far in the new campaign. They also have one of the best goal differences in the division, having scored 18 and let in just five.

Many of the goals have been scored at home and have accompanied entertaining passing football which has drawn increased crowds, including 522 in their recent 4-1 demolition of Vauxhall Motors. It seems that many are responding to the reasonable £10 admission and are certainly getting plenty of bang for their buck.

Manager Steve Kittrick is confident that his side will perform this season, saying: “We’ve had a good start,

New Control Vehicle for Fell Rescue Team The Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue team now has a brand new Incident Control Vehicle packed with stateof-the-art communications. It took over four years, and a lot of hard work from team members and their partners, to raise the required funds – which had to be in addition to the £35,000 needed just to keep the team going.

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everybody writes us off, but you write us off at your peril. I’m not going to be cocky about it, but we’ll be there or thereabouts at the end of the season.”

Guiseley host an FA Cup qualifier on

the 1st October as well as league leaders Hyde on 22nd October and Nuneaton Town on 29th October.

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on manhandling an antenna against the elements! The vehicle also needed to be able to transport up to four control and communications team members.

“The old trailer was 30 years old and just had a couple of radios and no heating!” said Transport Officer Mike Brown.

“It was pretty grim in winter and, as it only had room for one person, discussions with our controllers, the police and other key personnel had to done outside. We had to make it work but it was hard going. We are thrilled with our new vehicle. It has given us a real boost.”

The Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue team, based in Grassington, is the third oldest team in the country and consists of over 80 highly trained

volunteers who are on call 365 days a year. In their 63 years of service they have never failed to provide a team when asked. Last year they handled over 40 call outs. They are one of only three teams in the country who perform both surface and underground rescues - all three are in the Yorkshire Dales.

The team would like to thank the local people for their generosity in helping them to acquire this vehicle.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES COMMUNITY ACTIVE Addingham Yoga Circle Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Addingham Primary School, Bolton Rd. (term time). All welcome, including beginners. Friendly club for all who want to benefit from practising Hatha yoga.

Details: Margaret 01943 431248 Dance Scottish in Ilkley Scottish Country Dancing, Thurs 2 – 4pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Queen’s Rd, LS29 9QL. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Details: Don Andrews 01535 605065, donald@hbandrews.fsnet.co.uk, or Nadine Wharton 01943 600860 www.rscdsleeds.org.uk Great Yorkshire Morris Men meet at Pool Memorial Hall alternate Wednesdays.

Mainly Cotswold dances, with forays into the Yorkshire Longword, Rapper & Border styles. New dancers & musicians welcome no experience required.

Details: Bob Carter 01423 863433 www.gymm.org.uk Grove Hill Tennis Club, Otley runs a year-round social programme. Club plays 3 mixed doubles teams in Wharfedale league, a men’s team in the Yorkshire league & a Leeds medley team. Excellent coaching for both adults & juniors. Details: www. otleytennis.webs.com Grove Hill Crown Green Bowls Club (Otley) welcomes new members. All ages. All abilities. Get fit & have fun. Details: Judith 01943 462963.

Horsforth Fellandale Running Club trains every Wed, usually on Otley Chevin.

Runners of all abilities welcome. Details: Andy 0113 258 5691, secretary@ fellandale.com Ilkley Yoga Club Meets Thurs, 7.30 – 9pm in Riddings Hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. A friendly club where both beginners & those with experience can enjoy Hatha yoga. All welcome. Details: Margaret 01943 431248 Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre.

Details: Roger 0113 267 4716, Sara 0113 287 6250.

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ior Club coaching available Sat 9.30 – 11am, New members welcome. Details: Steve Norfolk 07860 242089, steve.norfolk@ freightair.co.uk

Sequence Tea Dance Old Pool Bank Village Hall, Fri 2 – 4pm. A great way to exercise & socialise. All welcome. Details: 0113 284 2126.

Otley Cycle Club Leisure Group Sun 9am – 1pm, Wed (‘til end Sept) 7 – 9pm. Start from Buttercross (market stall next to town clock). Rides to suit all abilities & experience. Details: Sun: Hannah Bottomley 07950 660688 or David Parker 07778 115110. Wed: Stephen Gallagher 07402 720944. otleycycleclub.co.uk

Sequence/Ballroom Dances Most most Thurs 1.45 - 3.45pm at the Winter Gardens, Ilkley. Also at Hollygarth Social Club, Ilkley. Details: Michael 01943 608871

Otley Short Walks For All Walks up to 3 miles start from Otley Courthouse Wed am. Please arrive before 10.15am. Often use local buses, so bring bus fare or bus pass. Sensible footwear advisable! Details: 01943 465542, 01943 865585.

Wharfedale Wayzgoose Tues 8.30 – 10pm, Wesley Hall, Walkergate, Otley.

Energetic Mixed Border Morris. New dancers & musicians welcome.

No previous experience necessary. Details: Anita Walker squire@wharfedalewayzgoose.co.uk, Malcolm Hills 01943 462605/ 07918 611614, bagman@ wharfedale-wayzgoose. co.uk

Leeds YHA Walking Group organises walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Try before joining. Membership £8 pa. Details: Mary 0113 228 6766, Phil 0113 268 9996 www.leedsyha.org.uk

Otley Walkers Twice weekly walks, 5 – 20 miles.

Weekends away & special events. New members welcome. Annual membership £5. Get the prvogramme & try before joining. Details: 01943 875 995, otleywalkers@talktalk.net

Otliensians Hockey Club Looking to get fit and have fun? Look no further - we do both! Women’s teams in both Yorkshire 1st & 5th divisions. Training Thurs 7 - 8pm, Ben Rhydding sports ground. Everyone welcome. Details: Sue 07793 841822 or www. otliensianshc.org.uk

Sailing Crew of Six Wanted for competitive sailing on east coast. Purpose built sports sailing boat, safe & stable in all weathers. Racing most Sun, Feb – Oct 2012. Transport available from Leeds. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Details: 07973 512562 adelsailing@gmail. com www.euronautica.net/ tecnica/phuket-sports8. asp

Otley Badminton Club Prince Henry’s Mon 7.309.30pm & Fri 8-10pm. Jun-

Sequence Tea Dances at Winter Gardens Ilkley most Thurs, 1.45 – 3.45pm. Pay at door. Details: Michael 01943 608871

White Rose Squares American Square Dancing.

Sun 7pm at Pannal Memorial Hall, Harrogate. Fun, sociable & good exercise.

Music everything from Country & Western to modern pop. Couples & singles welcome. Details: Geoff 01423 870221, Jackie 01423 500525 Yarnbury Angling Club Matches held 1st Sun of month. Members only.

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Chinese Brush Painters Society Sat 15/ Sun 16 Oct painting workshops with Kaili Fu from Exeter.

All workshops at Pool-inWharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, 10am - 4pm. New members most welcome.

Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks. co.uk Exhibition (part of Ilkley Arts Trail) Sat 8 – Sun 16 Oct (Tues – Sat 10-5pm; Sun 11-4pm) New work by local artists & makers at Cakewalk Handmade & Vintage, 7a Railway Rd, Ilkley. Details: 01943 604222, www.cakewalkvintage.co.uk Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club Autumn Art Exhibition & Sale Sat 19 & Sun 20 Nov, 10am – 5pm at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Nr Harrogate HG3 3AX. Free admission. Details: www. handnart.co.uk Otley Arts Club meets Wed 7.30 - 9.30pm at People’s Welfare Centre, Crossgates. Tutorials, demonstrations, life & figure drawing. Two exhibitions in Nov & June/July. New members welcome. Free introductory evening, then £3 per session. Term of 8 weeks £15, 3 terms £40 if paid by end Oct. Details: Judi 01943 607088, Phil 01943 467029 Pool Art Group Fri 10am12pm, Pool Methodist Church. Support & encouragement from fellow artists/all levels. Details: 0113 203 7952 Yorkshire Flower Club Wed 26 Oct: 2pm at Almscliffe Hall, Harrogate Rd, Huby LS17 ‘The Finishing Touch’ demo by Karen Longbottom. Details:

01943 863172. Wed 9 Nov: National demonstrator Derek Armstrong, 7.15pm at Harrogate High School, Birstwith Rd. (off Knaresboro Rd) Harrogate.

Details: 01423 872617 COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Coffee Morning Every Sat, Otley Methodist Church Wesley Hall, 10am–12 noon. Homemade cakes, scones etc & a friendly atmosphere. Access Boroughgate & Walkergate (disabled access).

Coffee Morning 1st Sat every month, 9.30 – 11.30am Burley in Wharfedale United Reformed Church, Main St. Lots of stalls, incl. home baking, handcrafted cards, bric-abrac, books & nearly new clothes – all at bargain prices!

Coffee & Talk Fri 28 Oct, 10.30am at Manor House Art Gallery & Museum.

Denise Shillitoe talks about ‘The Middleton family in the 17th Century’. Free Halloween Event & Christmas Fayre Thurs 27 Oct, 3 – 6pm at Lineham Farm, Swan Lane, Eccup LS16 8AZ. Adults £1/ Children £2 incl party bag. Ghoulish games, spooky walks, freaky fancy dress & spine tingling treats. Lots of stalls with Christmas gifts & treats. Details & to book: 0113 281 7880, clare@ linehamfarm.co.uk www. linehamfarm.co.uk Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market Last Sat of month ( 29 Oct & 26 Nov), 12 noon – 3pm, featuring good quality food, plants & goods from local producers & suppliers.

Details: 0113 230 5492, Kirkstall.abbey@leeds. gov.uk

GROUPS/CLUBS Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events. Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www. airyorkshire.org.uk/ Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30 – 9pm at The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale. All welcome.

Details: 0113 391 0403 www.alwoodleymc.org.uk Budgie Sitters Circle Do you worry about your budgies when you’re away? Join the Budgie Sitters Circle – then you can hand your budgies over to another member & return the favour when they go away, & you’ll know your pets are being well cared for. Details: Lilliane 275 5479, lilliane98@hotmail. com Burley in Wharfedale & District Probus Club New Members Needed!

Retired or semi-retired professionals & businessmen welcome. Fortnightly meetings in Salem United Reformed Church hall, Burley in Wharfedale. Varied programme of speakers, social events, quizzes & outings. Details: Brian Clayton 01943 862373 Burley Gardeners’ Association meets throughout the year for illustrated talks & demonstrations. It also organises visits, holds plant sales & publishes the Sprouting Times. Membership £4 families/ £2 individuals. Next meeting: Thurs 13 Oct, 7.30pm Salem Church Hall, Main St. Burley in Wharfedale, for a talk by Tony Cleaver on ‘The Secret Gardens of London’.

Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs. Fosterers also needed - full support given.

Details: 07876 212 518, feralcarwelfare@aol.com, www.feralcatwelfare.org.uk Chevin Division Trefoil Guild meets 7.30pm on 1st Mon of the month in Otley or Guiseley. The group offers a varied calendar of events, with opportunities for travel, adventure & broadening your horizons, & supports Girl Guiding UK. Details: 01943 872892.

Friends of Chevin Forest Park Practical conservation work such as vegetation clearance, step building or meadow management on 2nd Sun of every month.

Details: The Countryside Rangers 0113 237 5312 countrysiderangers@leeds. gov.uk Friends of the Earth meet 1st Mon of month, 7.45pm at DC Coffee Shop, Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding, Ilkley.

They campaign on global issues such as climate change, & local issues like waste & recycling & developing a sustainable community. If you are interested come along. Details: www.wharfedalefoe.org.uk Home Grown Otley Community gardening & food group. Helping each other to grow vegetables, herbs & fruit. Monthly meetings, speakers, visits to local producers & much more! Details: Rob 01943 468664, godfreyrob@ yahoo.com. www.vegplantsonline.com/home_grown

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42 Ilkley & District Motor Club 1st/4th Wed monthly, Otley Rugby Club, Cross Green.

8pm. All welcome. Also meet 2nd/3rd/5th Wed at other locations. Details: www.ilkleymotorclub.org

Ilkley Rotary Club meets Tues 12.30pm (6.30pm on last Tues of month) for meal & speaker at Craiglands Hotel. Globaal network of local and international community volunteers. Details: Kelvin Newberry 01943 863752, kelvin.newberry@btinternet.com Ilkley Wharfedale RotaryClub Small friendly club welcomes both male & female members. Meetings held at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, Tues 8pm. Details: Georges Lepelley 01943 600712 or www.ilkleywharfedale.rotary1040. org Italian Section, Bradford Circle for Foreign Languages, meets Tues 7.30 - 9pm , 10 Eldon Place, Bradford.

BD1 3AZ. Events include speakers, debates, quizzes, music, games & conversation in Italian. Details: Chris Thomas 07900 988345, www.bradfordcircleforforeignlanguages.org.uk Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com Kirklands Bridge Club Menston rubber bridge club meets at Kirklands alt Tues evenings. Details: Dorrie Waugh 01943 872771/ Carol Cowell 0113 267 0426.

Leeds Anglo German Club For anyone interested in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or the German language. Tues 4 Oct: Wien, Wien, Nur Du Allein – Prof Kenneth Whitton, Emeritus

Professor, Bradford University, shares his memories of Vienna. Illustrated talk in German & English. 7.30pm St Columba’s URC, Headingley. Details: 0113 268 7697, www.leedsanglogerman.org Leeds Caledonians For those with an interest in all things Scottish. Winter programme starts with a social evening on Wed 5 Oct, 7.30pm at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. St Andrews Dinner/ Dance, Sat 26 Nov. Details: 0113 267 0424.

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat in need a good home away from a busy road? Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk. Details: 216 0593, mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk, PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm.

Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. AGM Thurs 13 Oct, 7.30pm at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6 followed by monthly meeting. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495 Leeds National Trust Autumn & Winter programme now underway with monthly lectures at St Chad’s, a lunch with speaker, the Christmas Fair, & December coffee morning. Details: Pam 0113 258 8178 Leeds University Old Students’ Association welcomes all former students of the University.

Next events: A walk around Harrogate on Sat 22 Oct & a tour of The Hepworth, Wakefield on Tues 1 Nov. Details: The Secretary on 0113 261 4564 or gmroche@btinternet.com

Looking for a 41 Club?

Ilkley Olicana 41 Club meets at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, 7.30pm on 3rd Wed of each month. Open to all those who have been in Round Table. Details: Paul Kitching 01943 604683. paulk152@gmail.com

Otley Camera Club Meets Thurs at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, 7pm.

Packed programme of speakers & competitions.

Improve your skills & get more from your camera.

Details: www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

Leeds Oxfam Group meets 1st Wed of each month, 7pm at Leeds Civic Hall.

This lively group campaigns on issues around global justice. Next meeting 5 Oct. Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline Neale 0113 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds. org.uk/

Otley Chevin Rotary Club Meets at Chevin Country Park Hotel, York Gate, Mon, 7.30pm. Dinner followed by interesting speaker. Rotary provides a wide range of services - local, national & international, plus a good social programme.

Details: David Lewis 01943 877720.

Mercury Movie Makers Wed at Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. The club is for camcorder owners.

Advice, regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events.

Details: 0113 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/ brad/mercmove North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 0113 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org Otley Amateur Radio Society meets Tues at Clifton Village Hall (before The Spite on Newall Carr Rd).

New members welcome!

The Club is an RSGB examination centre for Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced licences. Details: Paul 07768 996370, events@otleyradio.org, www.otleyradio.org Otley in Bloom A friendly group of volunteers who work to improve the green environment of the town.

New members welcome.

Meetings at Otley Courthouse, 7pm first Tues of every month.

Otley Lions Club Meets 1st & 3rd Mon each month, 8pm at the Old Cock, Crossgate, Otley. Visit their bookshop at 5 Mercury Row, Otley on Tues, Fri & Sat. New members & helpers welcome. Full social programme. Details: David Homewood 0113 294 8255 david.homewood7@ googlemail.com Otley Little Theatre Live theatre & musical events in Otley. New members welcome – acting, singing, dancing & anyone who can help with technical backstage. Details: Lee Wells 01943 464982, info@olt. org.uk, www.otley.co.uk/ littletheatre Otley Poets meet 1st Tues of month, 8pm at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley, for poems, drinks & occasional guest poets. Details: Alan Holdsworth 01943 968374 alanrh62@yahoo. co.uk, Sandra Burnett 01943 465372, Sandra@s-burnett.fsnet. co.uk Otley Pub Club meets 1st Thurs of month for a social drink at pub meeting & visit to two other pubs.

Everyone welcome. Keep up to date with what’s on in Otley Pubs. Details: http:// tinyurl.com/4e6s7zr

Otley Rotary Club meets weekly at Westbourne House, Bradford Road, Otley, Thurs 12.30 – 1.45pm.

Open to active/retired professional/business people.

Lunch & guest speaker.

Details: Keith Thompson 01943 879329 ktswoop@ talktalk.net.

Pool Bridge Club meets on Mon (excl bank holidays),1.15 – 4.30pm at Pool Methodist Church.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome.

Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/ music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025 www.leedsivc.org.uk Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane.

New Members welcome.

Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk Wharfedale Speakers Club meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month at Cross Green Community Centre, Pool Rd, Otley. New members welcome. Speakers of all ages & backgrounds.

Come along & improve your speaking skills. Details: Tony Morris 0113 258 3507 Wharfedale Gardeners Group Meets 7.30pm 2nd Tues of the month (Sept - May) at Otley Methodist Church. Guest speakers, plant sales & trips. Annual membership £10. Details: Thelma Harrison 0113 225 6405.

Wharfedale German Circle meets on or near 15th of month at 8pm. Events include speakers, films, debates, quizzes, music, parties & conversation members & visitors (in English or German). Details:

01943 464087, wgcircle@ gmail.com, or visit www. germancircle.ilkley.org Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces.

Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583.

MUSIC Bradford Music Club meets 3rd Sun each month, 7 – 9pm at Rawdon Meeting House, Harrogate Rd. Singers & musicians needed.

All styles of music. Details: Ann Perry 01274 630162 annperry@blueyonder. co.uk Burley in Wharfedale Probus Male Voice Choir, Burley Catholic Church Hall, Bradford Rd. New rehearsal times: Mon 2.15 - 4.15pm, not mornings as of old.

Community Singing Group devoted to the enjoyment of singing & developing voices together. New members (especially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a friendly environment. Every Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm (term time) at the Otley Courthouse.

Details: Dave Stewart 01943 461971, sing.out@ mac.com Fairfax Singers (Burleyin-Wharfedale) sing for charities & have helped raise significant funds.

If you would like to book a concert please contact Marjorie Hall 01274 597024, marj.hall51@ yahoo.co.uk. Waiting list for singers, contact Dorothy Hawkshaw Musical Director 01943 877464 www. fairfaxsingers.org.uk

Friends of University Art & Music helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds.

Membership open to all.

Regular activities arranged.

Details: 0113 343 2584, www.leeds.ac.uk/fuam Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon.

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

Me-Time Community Singing Group New members (especially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a relaxed friendly, environment. Every Tues 8 – 9.30pm at 7 Newall Mount, Otley. Details: 01943 461971, sing.out@ mac.com Otley Chamber Orchestra rehearses fortnightly on Sundays, 7 - 9pm at Otley Courthouse. New members (especially upper strings) welcome. Details: john_restorick@hotmail.com Otley Little Theatre Orchestra rehearses 1st & 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30pm at Otley St John Ambulance Station near Sainsbury’s. They play a range of music including musicals, popular & classical & would welcome more musicians. Details: Neil Briggs 07900 050346, aliandneil@briggs6566. freeserve.co.uk Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians.

All levels, beginners to advanced. All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere.

Details: www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

Singing is Fun Day Join some of the Harwood Singers with their Conductor, Kath Harwood, to sing at Oxford Place Methodist Church, next to Leeds Town Hall, on Sat 26 Nov, 10am – 3.30pm. £5 per person.

Bring sandwiches for lunch.

Drinks provided. Money goes to charity. Details: 0113 274 2458 Singing Workshop Sat 15 Oct 2 – 5pm at St. John’s Church, Menston. Singer/ songwriter John Froud conducts workshop for 5 - 11 year olds, with concluding concert. Tickets £3 (£1 siblings) from 01943 870924 / 871149 / 872433 Steeton Male Voice Choir Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Church. Tickets £8 incl refreshments, from 01943 466858. In aid of the Burley Bridge Project.

Wharfedale Recorded Music Meets Wed, 7.45pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Margerison Rd, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley. 12 Oct: ‘West Riding Opera’ with Martin Binks; 19 Oct: ‘Liszt: The Enigmatic Pilgrim’ – Caroline Moseley; 26 Oct: ‘Amateur Orchestras – England Leads the World?’ – Arthur Butterworth MBE (visiting speaker). New members & visitors welcome. Details: 01943 601538, www. wharfedalerecordedmusic. ilkley.org Yeadon & District Male Voice Choir welcomes male voices of any ability at Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill. (next to Town Hall). Singing is a proven stress buster! Thurs 7.30pm. Details: John Atkinson 294 9095

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Ilkley Senior Citizens Club meets Tues, 2pm in the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, for fellowship, entertainment & outings. Just turn up to join in the Concert Hall.

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. Meets 1st Wed of month at Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm. Also days out, dining, walks, holidays, computer & play reading groups. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 01943 875208.

Menston Retired Men’s Forum Meetings 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 10am at Kirklands. New members welcome. Details: Ken Chadwick 01943 874530, Geoff Winter 01943 877832.

Otley Over 60s Club at Crossgate (opposite Rose & Crown) open Wed to Sat, 9am–12 noon, serving refreshments. Sequence Dancing on Wed 2 – 4pm; Gentle Exercise to Music on Thurs, 10.15–11.15am; Sat Bingo,1.45pm; brica-brac stall Fri & Sat 9am– 12noon.

Meet OAOP in The Foyer Fri 14 Oct 12 – 2pm at Otley Methodist Church, Boroughgate. Meet Otley Action for Older People staff & volunteers. An opportunity to get advice & information in a friendly, informal manner. Light lunch & refreshments. Details: 01943 463965 Try Nintendo Wii Fri 7 Oct, 2 – 4pm at Bridge Street Church. Otley Action for Older People & AgeUK are offering OAOP members the opportunity to try out this fun games system.

Easy to use & suitable for all ages. Come along & have a go! Refreshments. £2

Otley Action for Older People Tea Dance Mon 3 Oct, 2 – 4pm, Main Hall, Otley Methodist Church. Everyone welcome. Details & to book transport: 01943 463965 SPIRITUAL Bethel Evangelical Church Otley & Ilkley meets every Sun,10.30am at Whartons Primary School (off Newall Carr Road), Otley & 6pm at Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley. Details: Pastor Martin Woodier 01943 464631 www.bethelotleyilkley.com Christian Science Church (Headingley) invites you to their services: Sun10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30pm, & 4th Wed at 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri . 40 Otley Road. www.christianscience.org. uk Guiseley Baptist Church is a growing welcoming community. A mixture of ages, including children & young people meet at Sunday services at 9.30am & 11.15am. Details: 01943 884 233, www.guiseleybaptistchurch.co.uk Menston Methodist Church Sunday service: 10.30am most weeks (variations on notice board outside Church). ‘Taste & See’, an alternative form of worship, 8pm in Cornerstone Cafe, last Sun of month. Various groups, incl. Wesley Guild, Women’s Fellowship, Wednesday Group & Walking Group meet regularly at Church - details on notice board.

Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 9 Oct: Ted Capstick on Quantum Entanglement – an exploration of modern scientific thought & Theosophical principles.

2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. Leeds LS2. Free. Details: www.ts-leeds.org.uk

Otley Methodist Church welcomes newcomers & visitors to their weekly services, Sun 10.30am.

Holy Communion 1st Sun of month & 9.30am 3rd Sun. Family Service 2nd Sun. Refreshments after each morning service. Fri shoppers service 10 – 10.30am. Disabled access on Boroughgate & Walkergate.

Otley Quakers meet 1st & 3rd Sun of the month, 11am – 12 noon. Details: 01943 463351, otley.quakers@virgin.net. Webpage link at www.otley.co.uk/ churches/ Otley Spiritualist Church Church services: Tues healing 7.30pm; Wed healing 2.30pm; Sat Service 7pm (clairvoyance); Sun Service 6.30pm (divine). 38 Newmarket Street, Otley.

Rise & Shine @ 9 Everyone welcome. 30 minute cafe-style worship, ideal for all ages. Informal, friendly, light breakfast every Sunday, 9am at United Reformed Church, Main Street, Burley-in-Wharfedale. Details: Mirella 01943 465 353 St.John’s Parish Church , Menston Sunday Services: Holy Communion 8am; Parish Eucharist 10am on 1st, 3rd & 4th Sun, 10.30am 2nd Sun; Let’s Worship 9.15am 2nd Sun (children & young families); Evensong 6pm 1st & 3rd Sun Apr – Oct, otherwise 4.30pm except Dec. St Peter’s Church Rawdon, Come join us for a Pet Service on Sun Oct 9, 2pm. All welcome (with or without pets).

Teachings of the Fourth Way The spitiual way brought by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time. Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details:

07814 951231, info@ gurdjieff-leeds.com Leeds Gurdjieff Society SUPPORT Arthritis Care (Otley & District) meets at St John Ambulance Meeting Room, Gay Lane, 1st Wed of month, 2 – 4pm. People of all ages with arthritis, or an interest in it, most welcome. Details: 01943 466428.

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meet 3rd Tues of each month, 7 - 9pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, LS16. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire. Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds Diabetes Leeds Support Group Friendly group of people with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes & their partners/ carers, meets 1st Mon of the month (except bank holidays) at West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7 – 9pm. Details: Joan Wells 0113 225 4528.

Families Need Fathers meets 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds. A support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179 or Ray 07921 728747.

La Leche League of Wharfedale meets 1st Fri of month, 10am to noon, lower hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. Breast-

feeding help & support.

Details: Becky on 01535 633788 Leeds Coeliac Group. Fri 14 Oct, 7.30pm at St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, Headingley LS16.

Gluten-free talk by Emma Killilea of Delicious Alchemy Ltd. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@btinternet. com Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090.

Lymphoma Association Support Group A friendly group that meets the last

Mon of each month, 2pm at Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, St. James’s Hospital, LS9 7TF. All who have experienced Lymphoma, their family & friends, are welcome. Frequent guest speakers. Details: Roy 01765 692132, Jane 0113 2811226, Norman 0113 267 3388.

Memory Lane Café 4th Thurs of month, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Otley Rugby Club.

A supportive & welcoming environment for older people with memory problems or dementia. Enjoy some musical entertainment & pass a sociable couple of hours. Refreshments. Support for carers. Transport available for small fee. Details: Otley Action for Older People 01943 463965 Speakability Regular gettogether for people who live with ‘aphasia’. Visits, outings, speakers etc.

Third Thurs every month, 2pm at Otley Community Centre, Cross Green, Otley.

Details: Ray Rundle, 0113 258 2892, Graham 01977 796219 Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors.

Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721.

The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Leeds Geological Association Thurs 13 Oct, 7.15pm The Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds University. Lecture: ‘Subduction Zones Never Slip: Lessons from Chile’ by Dr Isabelle Ryder, Liverpool University.

Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall.

Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy.

13 Oct: LEDs in Microscopy; 27 Oct: Fluorescence Microscopy (of Nematode Worms). Details: Mike Smith: 293 5991, mikesmith_ls176sh@yahoo. co.uk

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46 Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds.

Enjoy a series of talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer. Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http// sites.google.com/site/leedsnaturalistsclub

Leeds RSPB Group Meets Weds 19 Oct, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, LS2, for an illustrated talk by prize-winning photographer Terry Piggott on ‘The Mariandyrys Reserve on Anglesey’. All welcome.

Details: rspbleeds@googlemail.com Otley Archaeological & Historical Society Thurs 13 Oct, 7.45pm Manor Room, Bridge Church. D.A. Calverley talks about ‘Crumbling castles’.

The Thoresby Society, Leeds local history society.

Meets 1st Tues (Oct – Dec & Feb - Apr), 7.15pm at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane. Nonmembers welcome at monthly lectures. Fascinating library at Claremont, 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2 9NZ, open 10am – 2pm Tues & Thurs. Details: 0113 247 0704, www.thoresby.org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 8 Oct, 2pm at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds, lecture entitled ‘Digital Photography for Family Historians’ by Eric Houlder.

‘Free drop in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J. Butler 0113-263 9540

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Women’s Groups Adel Ladies Luncheon Club mets 1st Wed of month at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6.

Wed 5 Oct: Richard Fuller on ‘Givendale: A Farm in Harmony with Nature’. 2 Nov: AGM plus ‘Noel Coward in Words & Music’ with Dominic Goodwin. Details: Muriel Huntley 0113 230 1584 Aireborough Soroptimist International meets 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 7.30pm at Guiseley Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley Organisation for professional women addressing issues of importance to women worldwide.

If you would like to volunteer in an atmosphere of support, friendship & fun, contact them. Details: Janet Lockwood 07947 695093.

Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Would you like to meet others & enjoy a cup of coffee? Come to The Scout Hut on Burras Lane, Otley, on Wednesdays, 1 – 2.45pm (term time).

Details: 01943 463 815.

Ben Rhydding Women’s Institute Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 2pm at B.R. Methodist Church Hall. All welcome.

British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds Association) meets monthly, usually at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Next event: A talk on Bioethics & women on Thurs 20 Oct, 7.15pm.

Details: The Secretary on 0113 262 4131 or leedsawg@ntlworld.com Ilkley Soroptimist International Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.30pm at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd Ilkley. Speakers, projects , networking & socialising for professional & community minded

women. Details: Loraine Powell 07966 247152 Otley Townswomen’s Guild promotes the interests of women & raises money for charities. It meets 1st Thurs of each month, 7.30pm in the Lecture Room, Otley Methodist Church. Speakers plus wide variety of interest groups. Visitors welcome.

Details: 01943 468741 m.e.newton@talktalk.net Otley & District Women’s Forum meets for coffee & a chat on Thurs 6 Oct (‘The Brontes behind Closed Doors’ Pat Osbourne); and 20 Oct: Colours in the Garden. 10.45am Methodist Church rooms, Boroughgate. £2. Details: Jo Smith 01943 463771.

Otley Women’s Institute Meets at 7.15pm on 2nd Wed of the month in Cross Green Community Centre, Otley. Visitors welcome.

Details: 01943 463610 Pool WI meets 2nd Tues each month, 2pm at Wharfedale Court, Main St. Pool in Wharfedale. They recently enjoyed a talk by Nancy Norton on scarves, how to wear them & how she stumbled into selling them. Next meeting on Tues 11 Oct is their 65th AGM. Everyone welcome.

Details: Sue Brown 0113 284 2983 Reaching Out Group for widowed women young at heart & in years who would like to meet others in similar position. Meets Thurs 6.30 – 8.30pm, St John Ambulance Hut, Gaye Lane, Otley. A safe place for friendship & support.

Details: Lesley 07931 892747

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@gmail.com The Women’s Fellowship meets Wed, 2pm at Pool Methodist Church. Variety of interesting speakers.

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon of month, starting 12 Sept, 7.45pm at Farsley Library Community Room, Old Rd, Farsley LS28.

Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills We can also be found on YouTube. Details: Stephanie Hanson 0113 255 0824, hansonstevie@ hotmail.com MISC/EVENTS Adult learning at Otley Children’s Centre Would you like to develop self confidence & get back into education or work? Leeds City College is working with OCC to deliver a fun course in basic computer skills.

Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre. co.uk Come Join Us! Enthusiastic, friendly people needed to volunteer in Leeds Children’s Hospital fundraising Department, based at LGI. Details: Stephanie Burland 0113 392 5140, volunteer@leedsth.nhs.uk for volunteer application pack. www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk Forties Theme Dance Sat 1 Oct, 7 – 11pm at Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley. Dancing to the New Horizons Dance Band, with vocalists Shirley Britton & Michael Loftus. 40’s style dress desirable. Supper & bar.

Tickets £10 available from the Centre. All proceeds

towards the Centre.

Old Actors Never Die Fri 28 – Sat 29 Oct, 7:30pm at Otley Courthouse. A comedy about a home for retired actors, presented

by Otley Little Theatre.

Tickets £7/£5 in advance, £8/£6 on door Otley Museum Documentary & Photographic Archive Wellcroft House, (The Cycle Club) Otley. Open Mon, Tues, Fri, & 1st Sat of each month 9.45am – 12.15pm (excl bank holidays).

Research Otley’s heritage – call in or phone for an appointment. Details: 01943 468181, otleymuseum@btconnect.com, www.otleymuseum.org Pram to Primary Informal parenting course. Become more confident as the parent/carer of a child under 5. Discuss parenting issues with other parents.

Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre. co.uk Pool Village Hall Hire this excellent facility with hall, kitchen & meeting room.

Ideal venue for children’s parties, receptions, leisure activities, dances & fundraising events. Large car park & access to a private bar if required. Details: Tim Robson 0113 284 3437 tim.robson@yahoo.co.uk The Rocking Horse Winner Fri 7 – Sat 8 Oct, 7:30pm at Otley Courthouse. A supernatural play by D.H. Lawrence from North Country Theatre, about a young boy and his sinister rocking horse. Tickets £9/£7 in advance, £10/£8 on door The First Stone Sat 8 Oct, 6:15-6:45pm at Otley Courthouse. Literature/ Writing presented by The Courthouse Writers @ILF Fringe. Free event. 10 writers, 10 original pieces, 30

minutes – part of the Ilkley Literature Festival.

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Volunteer at Otley Children’s Centre If you enjoy working with children under five, would like to share your skills and receive professional volunteer training from Homestart, call Otley Children’s Centre on 01943 467379 & book an informal chat about volunteering. All candidates will complete an enhanced CRB check. www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk

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Volunteer Collectors Wanted! St Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people to help with collections in local supermarkets. Wide range of dates & times to choose from. The hospice earns over £40,000 a year from store collections and boxes in the community.

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