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06 Roger McGough to Headl ine Headingley L i tFes t

08 They Lived in Leeds Eveleigh Bradford brings us the story of Louis Le Prince

14 Ian Brown is Back in Town! Ian returns to the West Yorkshire Playhouse to direct The Wind in The Willows

19 It’s Better than The Play!Ronald Samm tells us why he thinks Verdi’s ‘Otello’ beats the play!

55 Parents Campaign for North’s First State-Funded Steiner School Plans to establish the North’s first mainstream Steiner school in Leeds have been submitted to the Department of Education

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Get Fit and Enjoy it!Make this the year you choose an activity you really enjoy.

48 The Woman Behind Jessica Ennis Physiotherapist Alison Rose opens clinic in West Park

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Roger, who will appear at the Howard Assembly Room on 21st March, is well known as the pre-senter of Poetry Please on BBC Radio 4. He was recently honoured with a CBE for services to literature and the Freedom of the City of Liv-erpool for good behavior! His new book of poems ‘As Far As I Know’ is both hilarious and surreal.

Another prolific, award-winningpoetisGeorgeSzirtes,whowillbeatHEARTon15thMarch.HewasborninBudapest,grewupinLondonandstudiedFineArtinLeeds.Histransla-tionsofHungarianpoetry,fictionanddramahavewonnumerousawards.HeteachesattheUniversityofEastAnglia.

Theorganisers–allvolunteers–havebeensettingupwhat theydescribeas‘BehindTheLines’eventseversincethelastLitFest,manyofthematHEARTonBennettRoad,sothemomentumisgrowing.Localperformersarewellrepresentedofcourse, including playwright PeterSpafford,poetJamesNash,TheatreoftheDalesandTrioLiterati,allfamil-iartoHeadingleyaudiencesbecauseoftheircontributionstotheLitFestinpreviousyears.

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Louis’ connection with Leeds came about when he befriended a young Eng-lishman in Paris – John Whitley, who like Louis had studied sciences at the University of Leipzig, and shared his fascination with current scientific and technical advances. Louis originated from Metz, northeast France, where his father was an army major, and a friend of the pioneer photographer Daguerre – photography was an early interest. John Whitley’s father, Joseph, ran a brass foundry in Hunslet, Leeds, and was an enthusiast for technical innovation and development.

In1866LouisaccompaniedhisfriendJohnonafamilyvisittoLeeds.HetookagreatinterestintheWhitleyfoundryandagreedtorepresentthefirminParis.HealsotookaninterestinJohn’ssisterLizzie.WhenherfathersenthertostudyartinParisthefollowingyear,theymetagainandmarriedinJuly1869.TheychosetosettleinLeeds–firstinHunslet,thenatBrandonVillas,ChapeltownRoad.

Thenextyearwasanxiousanddif-ficult,asLouisfelthehadtojointhevol-unteersdefendingParis,besiegedbythePrussianarmy.HereturnedtoLeedstoworkasadraughtsmanattheWhitleyfoundry,butheandLizziedreamedofunitingtheirskillsandtraininginartandsciencetodevelopandteachtechniquesofpaintingandenamellingonceramics.In1874theysetuptheirownSchoolofChinaPainting,andmovedto33Park

Square.Theunique,delicateartisticworktheyandtheirpupilsproducedwasmuchadmired.In1875twooftheirminiatureportraitswerechosenforpresentationtotheDukeofEdinburghwhenheopenedthemassiveYorkshireExhibitioninLeeds,andaroyalcommissionfollowed.TheirpaintingswonawardsattheParisexhi-bitionof1878,whenseveralwerepur-chasedfortheFrenchnationalcollection.AndwhenthemonumentalCleopatra’sNeedlewaserectedinLondonthatyear,oneoftheirroyalportraitswasamongthemedleyofobjectsburiedbeneathit,entombedinabronzecapsulemadeattheWhitleyFoundry–stillthereasfaras

anyoneknows!AlongsideteachingLouiscontinuedto

experimentwithnewmaterialsandtech-niques,focussingparticularlyonphotog-raphyanditscommercialpossibilities.Butmoneywastightandhenowhadsixchil-drentosupport.In1882Lizzie’sbrotherJohnpersuadedthefamilytomovetoNewYorktojoinhiminanewinteriordesignbusiness.Whenthisfailed,LizzietookupteachingartagainwhileLouisworkedatdesigningandbuildinghugepanoramicdisplays,apopularattractionofthetime.Meanwhileheworkedobsessivelyonhisphotographicexperiments,convincedofthe feasibilityof takingandprojectingmovingimages.Hewasnotalone:otherinventorswerebusyworkinginthispo-tentiallylucrativefield,andrivalryintensi-fiedtobethefirsttoregisterapatent.In1887LouisdecidedtoreturntoLeedstoworkfull-timeonhisproject.WithJosephWhitley’ssupporthesetupaworkshopat160WoodhouseLane,where,withadevotedteamincludinghissonAdolphe,hesucceededindevelopingasingle-lenscamera,whichhetriedoutintheOakwoodgardenandfilmingtrafficonLeedsBridge.Healsoworkedonprojectionmethodsandnewformsoffilm,andmanagedtoobtainseveralpatents.

In1890,justbeforealong-plannedexhibitioninNewYork,hewenttoFranceonbusiness,andvisitedhisbrother inDijon.There,on16September,heboardedthetrainbacktoParis.Hewasneverseenagain.Inaworldwithoutphones,nooneknewhewasmissingforseveralweeks,andhisdistraught family inNewYorkwaitedinvainforhisreturn.Nobodyorluggagewaseverfound.Wasitmurder,perhapsbyrivalsashisfamilythought,suicide,evenaplannedchangeofiden-tity?Themysteryremainsunsolvedtoday,fertilegroundforspeculation,fedbythelaterdeathofhissonAdolpheinamysteri-ousshootingaccident.

Louis’pioneeringworkisrememberedinLeedsbytwoblueplaques,oneinWood-houseLane,theotherbyLeedsBridge.AndthatfirstbrieffilminthegardenatOakwoodcanstillbeviewed,thejerkyfigures imperishable now, a poignantglimpseintothepast.

THEY LIVED IN LEEDSLOUIS AIMÉ AUGUSTIN LE PRINCE 1841-1890

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ON A BRIGHT DAY IN OCTOBER 1888, A SUBURBAN GARDEN IN ROUNDHAY BECAME THE SETTING FOR A PIECE OF MOVIE HISTORY. LOUIS LE PRINCE CARRIED HIS HEAVY PROTOTYPE CAMERA OUT OF HIS IN-LAWS’ HOUSE, OAKWOOD GRANGE, AND ASKED FOUR OF HIS FAMILY TO WALK ROUND THE GARDEN WHILE HE FILMED THEM. ALTHOUGH ONLY SECONDS SURVIVE, THEIR IMAGES WERE CAPTURED FOR EVER IN WHAT HAS BECOME KNOWN AS THE ROUNDHAY GARDEN SCENE, GENERALLY ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE FIRST MOVING PICTURE. LOUIS LE PRINCE WAS TO BECOME FAMOUS AS THE FATHER OF CINEMATOGRAPHY – AND AS THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED.

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Nike Savvas HAS THE RIGHT FORMULA!

eeds Art Gallery is hosting a new, exciting exhibition featuring the work of Australian artist Nike Savvas until 24th February.

‘L iber ty andAnarchy’featuressomeofNike’slatestwork.Heruseofmathematicalformulasallowshertoexplorethemeticulousandexcitingworldofart.Thecentralinstallation‘LibertyandAnarchy’willtakeoverthelargestgalleryandwillinvolve18largescreenswhichholdhundredsof individuallyplaced,taut,brightlycolouredribbons.Theinstal-lationcanonlybefullyappreciatedinpersonasitcreatesathree-dimensionalmoiréeffect.

In a second gallery, Savvaswillpremiereeight3Dwoodengeometricshapesofvaryingsizes,previouslyonlyexhibitedinAustralia.Theshapes,some

ofwhicharesplitopenwhilstothersremaincom-plete,havebeendesignedandcraftedaccord-ingtoameticulouslyworkedmathematicalformula.Savvasthenuseswoolandsteeltocreateherownuniquemoirémotifonthesurfaces,adesignthattookayeartodevelop.Alongsidethesestructures,sevenmoiréblackandwhitepaintingsusethesamemathemati-calformulaandare, ineffect,painted repre-sentationsofthe3Dshapes.

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Four couples, three bed-rooms...toomuchexcitementforonenight?In‘BedroomFarce’,Ay-ckbournturnshishumorousgazeontorelationships-there’sthelongmarriedandtheshortofpatience,theyoungatheartandoldflamestoo-ascircumstancesconspiretopreventmuchchanceforromanceinthesuburbs.Astheactionhopsbetweenthedifferenthouses,theaudienceisabletoshareinthelaughteronanentertainingeveningbehindcloseddoors.

Theplayisthesecondofthe2012-13seasonforAdelPlayers,anamateurdramaticsgroupwhichwasfoundedin1945.TheirOctoberproductionofArthurMiller’s‘AllMySons’wasdescribedas‘superb’byamateurtheatremagazineSar-dines,andtheyalsoreceivedravereviewsfortheir2011-12seasonofplays–‘WhenWeAreMarried’,‘BlitheSpirit’and‘ArsenicandOldLace’.

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ast June Leeds bidfarewell to Ian,whohadbeenartisticdi-rectorofWestYork-shire Playhouse fortenyears.Duringthistimehedirectedandbroughtsomefabu-lousplays,actorsand

directorstoLeeds.HisdeparturewassoftenedbythepromiseofareturninDecembertodirect ‘TheWindintheWillows’,whichhealsodirectedtenyearsagoatThePlayhouse.

Wecaughtupwithhimandwon-deredhowhewasmanagingnottoslipbackintohispreviousroleandstartbossingpeopleabout!Butthatwasn’treallyhisstyle.“It’ssonicetocomeback”,hetoldus,“andtopresent‘WindintheWillows’again.I’mworkingwithaverytalentedgroupofactorsandmusiciansandit’slotsoffun.Thisisabrandnewproductionwithatotallydifferent lookto it. I’veworkedwithColinRichmond(thedesigner)quitealotandhisdesignsaresharpandedgy–I’msurekidswillreallyrespondtoit.”

ItwasAlanBennettwhoadapted

‘TheWindintheWillows’forthestage.Veryfondofitasastory,he’saddedhisownquirkylittletouches.“AlanBennettmadeToadveryfunny”,continuedIan.“Healsoaddedadepressedhorse–anewcharacter,orratheronethatdidn’tspeakbefore.There’satouchofEeyorefromWinniethePoohabouthim,whichoffersanicecounterpoint.WindintheWillowsistender,funny,sad, joyous.It’snotjustforkidsandthatisoneofthejoysofit.”

SinceleavingThePlayhouse,IanhasmovedtoLondonandhasbeenbusysettinghimselfupasafreelancedirector.ThisSpringheistacklinganewplaybyMichaelKingsburycalled‘ContactUK’,acomedydramaaboutinternetdating.TheplaywillbestagedinLondon,followedbyashorttour.HopefullymoreopportunitieswillarisebackhereinLeedssohecancomeback and throw hisweight aroundagain!

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“Challenging, invigorating, enlivening”

Mike specialises in writing forfamiliesandtheveryyoungandthisChristmashasshowsplayinginLeeds,Huddersfield,Sheffield,Nottingham,Keswick,Dundee, London, Toronto,Greece,Germany,FranceandtheUSA!HeandGailMcIntyre(whodirectsSleep-ingBeauty)workedintheatreeducationtogetherwhenThePlayhousewasstillbasedatLeedsUniversity.Hisfirstplayforthisagegroup,‘TheLostChild’,wasstagedatTheCrucibleinSheffield22yearsago.

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ThisisMikeandGail’sseventhcol-laborationatThePlayhouse.Eachtimeit’sabitlikeabigmerrybandgettingback together! This year composerOliverBirchanddesignerBarneyGeorgearepartoftheteamagainandactorSimonKerriganreturns.

REMEMBER THE BABUSHKAS AT EUROVISION 2012? BELIEVE IT OR NOT THEY WERE THE INSPIRATION FOR MIKE KENNY’S ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’, WHICH IS CURRENTLY SHOWING AT WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE!

Mike’s approach involves morestorytellingthanpantoorDisney. It ismoretheatricalandgrittier.Althoughhetargetstheyoungeraudience,adultscanalsorelatetoit.Hetakesafamiliarfairytaleandgivesitagoodshakeupandatwist.That’swheretheBabushkascomein.Theyareagroupofgoodfairies,orNannas,butoneisnotsogood,espe-ciallywhenitcomestoangermanage-ment,andcastsaspellonBriarRosethatshesadlyregrets.

Inafabulousshowthatcovers115years,thereareprincesandprincesses,kingsandqueens,afewfrogsandlotsofmagic.Itistrulyfunny,eventhoughBriarRosespendsawholechunkoftheshowasababyandanotherwholechunkasleep!TheNannasare leftholdingthebaby,sotospeak,andifyouarenotcarefulyoumightbetoo!SleepingBeautyisintheCourtyardTheatreandtakesplacevirtuallyin-the-round,sotheaudiencecouldfinditselfinadvertentlydrawnintotheshow.

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HeadingleyLitFesthasjustbeenawarded£7,600bytheHeritageLotteryFundforaprojectin2013/2014basedonthemilitaryhospital,whichwasatBeckett’sPark,Headingley,duringtheFirstWorldWar.

TheCityofLeedsTrainingCollegewasbuiltatBeckett’sParknot longbeforehostilitiesstartedand,in1914,itwasestablishedasthe2ndNorthernGeneralHospital.Woundedsoldiersre-placedtraineeteachers,andtheRedCrossflagwashoistedabovewhatistodaytheJamesGrahamBuilding,partofLeedsMetropolitanUniversity.

“Thenewsthatwehavethegrantisreallyexciting!”saidHeadingleyLitFestSecretaryRichardWilcocks,whosubmit-tedthebidlastJuly.“Weareparticularlyinterestedincollectingpersonalstories.Manythousandsofmenandwomenwereinvolvedwiththehospital–sol-diersofallranks,doctors,surgeons,nursesandVADs–forthewholeoftheGreatWarandforseveralyearsafter-wards.

“Wearelookingforletters,diariesandnewspaperarticlesandwewillalsobetryingtotracethedescendantsofpeoplewhowerethere.Weintendtoputoutappealsinprintandonlinetofindthem,hopingthattheyhavememoriesandphotostoshare.Iwouldguessthattheyarescatteredeverywhere,becausethepatientswerefromfarandwide,butsomeofthemmustliveinYorkshire.”

Supportandassistancewillbepro-

videdbytheLegaciesofWarprojectattheUniversityofLeeds.Allavailablearchiveswillbesearched–atBeckett’sPark,LeedsUniversity,LeedsLibraryandInformationService,ImperialWarMuseum.

“Weareveryinterestedinphotosandthenamesassociatedwiththem,astheycouldleadtowhatwewant”,continuedRichard.“ThereisplentyofneglectedmaterialinarchivesrelatingtotheBeckett’sParkHospital,andweareexcitedbysomeofthethingswehavefoundalready–forexample,aremarkablescrapbookofphotographscompiledbySergeantGeorgeSprittles,apatientin1917,discoveredbyKeithRowntree,thearchivistattheBeckett’sParkLibrary;anda‘signing-inbook’withthenamesofpatientswhogivethedetailsoftheirwoundsandwheretheywerefighting,togetherwiththeiranswerstothequestion‘WhatwouldyoudowithKaiserBill?’

“Themenandwomenwearere-searchingwentthroughthemostterribleexperiencesandtheyshouldnotbefor-gotten.Wearegoingtosharetheresultsofourresearchwithlocalresidents(thevariousaudienceswhichwehavebuiltupovertheyears)throughanattractivepublicationthatwillbeprintedatthebeginningof2014,intimeHeadingleyLitFestinMarch2014.Therewillalsobeadramaticproductionbasedonthepublication.”Pleasecontact [email protected]

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MURDER MOST MUSICAL!

There will be murder at theHarrogateTheatreinJanuarywhenthe Phoenix Players, one of theleadingamateurmusicalgroupsinHarrogate,presentstheHarrogatepremiereofKanderandEbb’shilari-ousmusicalmystery‘Curtains’.

Althoughlesswell-knownthantheirblock-bustingshows‘Cabaret’and‘Chicago’,‘Curtains’,whichwasnominated foreightTonyAwards,featuresanequallybrilliantmusicalscore,witty lyrics, larger than lifecharacters andaplot that twistsandturns.

When detective, Frank Cioffi,arrivesataBostontheatretoinvesti-gatethesuspiciousdeathofthetone-deafleadinglady,hefindsnoshort-ageofsuspects;everyonewantedherdead!Butasthebodycountrises,thestage-strucksleuthseemsmoreconcernedwithrescuingtheshowthanapprehendingthekiller,withsomeverysurprisingresults.

Theshowrunsfrom24th–26thJanuary2013at7.30pm,withaSat-urdaymatineeat2.30pm.Itcontainsoccasionalbadlanguagethatmaybeoffensiveorunsuitableforyoungchildren.

TicketsareavailablefromHar-rogateTheatreon01423502116oratwww.harrogatetheatre.co.uk.FiftypencefromeveryticketwillbedonatedtotheYorkshireAirAmbu-lance.

WhenIcaughtupwithRonaldSamm,whosingsthetitleroleinOperaNorth’sOtello,myfirstquestionwas“WhyshouldIgoandseeit?”IhavetoadmitI’mnotagreatoperafan(havingsatthroughBen-jaminBritten’s‘DeathinVenice’manyyearsagocouldberesponsibleforthat!),soIwouldreallyneedalittlecoaxing.Mindyou,IampartialtoabitofVerdi.

Well,Ronsoonhadmewrappedaroundhislittlefinger.“Don’ttellanyoneIsaidthis,butit’smuchbetterthantheplay!”hetoldme(you’reallfriends,soit’sOKtotellyou!).“It’sfullofdrama,youareplungedrightintotheheartofthestory.OtelloandDesdemonaarejustmarried,andbythenextnightshe’sdead.Itissointense,arealrollercoasterride.VerdiwasinhiseightieswhenhewroteOtello,hissecondtolastopera,andIbelievetheselasttwoarehisbest.

“ThiswillbethethirdtimeI’vesungtheroleandnotwohavebeenthesame–onewasapromenadeproductionsetduringtheIraqwarandthisoneisa

20thcenturysetting(Ican’tgiveawayanymore!).IcansaythesetdesignbyLeslieTraversisfantastic,veryexciting,withlotsofmovement–that’sall I’msaying!Therearehugechorusestoo.

“WhenIwasyoungandfirstheardthismusicIthought‘Thatisglorious’.Itmovesyou.Iwonderedif Iwouldevergetachancetosingit.NowIthankmyluckystarseveryday!”

Ronald almost considers Leedshissecondhome–havingappearedin‘TheMagicFlute’,‘HouseoftheDead’and‘CarnivalMessiah’hehasnumer-ousfriendsandalwayslooksforwardtosinginghere.Withastrongreputationforserious,intenseroles,hewouldnowquitefancytryinghishandatcomedy–oh,Ididn’ttellyouthat,bytheway!

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“Cath’s skills and experience will ensure that we continue to develop and improve the vital services we provide in the city”, said Chair of Trustees, Martin Staniforth.

Cathwillbeinchargeoftheoverallmanagementofthecharity,whichsup-portsover300familieswithlearningdisabilitieseveryweek.LeedsMencapprovidesavastrangeofprojects, in-cludingsocialgroups,a residentialhome,Me2,aninclusivedancegroup,siblingsgroup,playschemes,andHaw-thorn,aprojectthatsupportsfamilieswithchildrenunderthreewithalearn-ingdisability.

2013willbeahugeyearforLeedsMencapasthecharitygetsreadytocelebrate its60thanniversarywithanexhibitiononthesocialhistoryoflearning disabilities in Leeds. This

projectwillexaminethedefinitions,communitycare, institutions,stere-otypesandperceptionsofindividualswithlearningdisabilities.

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LEEDS MENCAP APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

LEEDS MENCAP RECENTLY APPOINTED CATH LEE AS THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHARITY. CATH, UNTIL RECENTLY CEO OF THE SMALL CHARITIES COALITION, BRINGS WITH HER YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR.

NATURAL FOOD STORE CELEBRATES ITS FIFTH YEAR!

The Natural Food Store on North Lane, Headingley, recently celebrated its fifth year as a com-munity owned co-operative.

WhenformerownersChrisandSueSharrattwantedtoretire,custom-ersandthecommunity,worriedaboutlosinganotherindependentstoreinHeadingley.Theyraisedthemoneythroughacommunityshareissueandtookchargeoftheshop.Theiropeningcelebrationwasheldunderthebanner‘Undernewownership–Ours!’

Manager,StuartMcClellandandassistantmanager,LynnCoast,wereappointed,andChrisandSuestayedonapart-timebasis.Fiveyearsdownthelineallarestill thereandhavesuccessfullykepttheshopthrivingthroughalltheupsanddownsoftherecentrecession.

“Theprimaryaimofthebuy-outwastocontinuethesuccessoftheshopandtobeasuccessful, inde-pendent,communitybasedco-oper-ativesellinghealthy,naturalproductswhoseprovenancethecustomercanknowand trust”,saidChairHelenSeymour. “We have achieved thisthrough the rangeof productswestockandtheknowledgeandcom-mitmentofourstaff.”

SinceNovember2007thestorehasundergoneamajor refurbish-ment. Itcontinues tohold itsownasahighclassgrocerinHeadingleyselling localbread,eggsanddairyproducts,foodforspecialdiets,awiderangeofwholefoods,particularly itsverycompetitiveWholesenserange,ethicalfoodsaswellasbathroomandhouseholdgoods,cleaning,materialsandremedies.

Forfurther informationcontactLindaRobbins,SocietySecretaryoninfo@naturalfoodstore.cooporwww.naturalfoodstore.coop

Cath’s skills & experience will ensure that we continue to develop and improve the vital services we provide in the city

Work on Holt Park Active is bounding along, in readiness for an October 2013 opening.

The£30million,state-of-the-artleisureandwellbeingcentreisafirstforLeeds–afully-inclusivecommu-nityhubwhereyoucanbeactive,socialiseandlearnnewskills.Itwillfeaturea70-stationBodylinegym,25-metrepool,hydrotherapyandlearningpools,dancestudio,café,garden,sportshall,multi-activityroomsandmeetingareas.

ThecentrewillofferamuchwiderrangeofactivitiesthanthecurrentHoltParkleisurecentre,whichcloseson22December2012.Therewillalsobeactivitiesforolderpeople,andpeoplewithdisabilitiesor learningdifficulties–soevenmorepeoplewillbeabletousethecentreandenjoythebenefitsofanactivelifestyle.

Keepuptodatewithprogressatwww.leeds.gov.uk/holtparkactiveorfollow@HoltParkActiveonTwitter. Ifyou’renoton-lineandhaveaqueryafter22December,pleasecall01133781301

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You’llhaveheardoftheStateoftheYou’llhaveheardoftheStateoftheUnionaddressgivenannuallytoCongressbytheAmericanPresident.WellnottobeoutdoneLeedsnowhasitsveryownStateoftheCityreport.The2012versionwascom-missionedbytheLeedsInitiativeBoard,writtenofcoursebytheirmainsponsorLeedsCityCouncil.

The report’s colourful front coverproudlyproclaims‘Ourvisiontobethebestcity intheUK’.Althoughyoucouldargueaboutthegrammar,theaspirationisfine.Sadlybypagetwothis isdown-gradedtobeing‘themostsuccessfulUKcityoutsideLondon’.Ahwell,goodwhileitlasted.Nowwe’resimplytobecomeonlythesecondbestcity.

Stillthereportcontainslotsofinter-est, includingthefactthatLeedsistobecomethebestcityforhealthandwell-being.Howthatsquareswith214,000

hospitaladmissionsforLeedsresidentsin2011,nearlyhalfofthememergencies,isunexplained.Thatequatestoeachofusbeingadmittedtohospitaleverythreeyears,anastonishing26timesduringourlifetime.PerhapsLeedsisn’tallthathealthyafterallandthere’ssomecatch-inguptodo–betterkeeptakingthepills.

Elsewhereinthereportwelearnaboutthesuccessofthecity’shotelsector.Overthepasttenyearsthenumberofbed-roomsinLeedshasincreasedfrom3,695to6,587representing,wearesolemnlyinformed,a178%increase.Hangonamomentthough,calculatorsout,doesn’tanincreaseof2,892bedson3,695rep-resentamere78%increase?Dividethesmallernumberbythelargerand–wellyoudothesums.Perhapsthecouncil’snumbercrunchersareincreasinglydrawnfromthe46%ofyoungpeoplewholeftschoollastyearwithoutfiveGCSEsA*-CincludingEnglishandmaths.

Asacountertothosecynicswhocon-stantlysayjustlookatthestateofthecity,theStateoftheCityreportassertsthatLeedsisholdingupprettywellagainstcurrenteconomicandsocialpressures.2013providesafantasticspringboardforLeedstoachieveitsambitions-asyoumightguess,theirwordsnotmine.PersonallyIprefertousethisparticularspringboardsimplytowisheveryoneaHappyNewYear!

News From Your Councillors

Student Numbers Drop in Leeds

RecentstatisticsprovidedbyLUUshowamarkeddecreaseinthenumberofstudentsinLeeds,whichhasanobviouslyknock-oneffectontheLeedseconomy,es-timatedataround£30m.

ClearlythishasalsoeffectedtherentalmarketinHeadingley.Earlyindicationssuggestamovetowardsmorecitycentrelivingasstudentsseekmoreaffordableaccommodation,togetherwithalifestylechoicebasedaroundcitycentre.Thereisnoevidenceyettolinkreducedstudentnumberstoamarkedreductioninrent.

Studentnumbershavebeenonanupwardtrajectoryforthelast50years,soonemustdrawtheconclusionthatthecurrentsignificantdropinnumberscanonlybeasaresultoftuitionfees.

Of course this will have amassiveeffectonmanyshopsandbusinesses in innerNorthWestaswellasthebroaderLeedseconomy.

This isaveryworryingtrendandshowsthatill-conceivedpolicycanhaveamuchbroadereffectonacommunitythanthatantici-patedinWhitehall.

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COUNCILLOR CLIVE FOXAdel & Wharfedale Ward

IwouldliketowishallreadersaveryHappyandHealthyNewYear!

MycolleaguesandIrecentlyawardedanumberof local projectswith grantfundingfromtheOuterNorthWestArea.AdelPlayers received£4,957 fornewlighting,anewsoundsystemandhearingloop.£5,000goestoYorkGateGardentoupgradeitsparkingfacilities.AnewparkingareawillbelaidoppositeAdelChurch.OPALwillreceive£2,450forthreeprojects–totrainvolunteerstovisitolderpeople,toenableoldermemberstoenjoyafternoonoutings,andtopayfortheirannualChristmasParty.

ImprovementsareplannedatLawns-woodCrematoriumthatwillseethemainentranceonOtleyRoadwidened.Thework

willcommenceearlyintheNewYearandwillincludethere-positioningofthelefthand pedestrian entrance. Additionalparkingbayswillbecreated,andaYorkStonefootpath,flowerplinthandpavedareawithfeatureseatadded.Theseim-provementswillimprovesafetyandmakethewholeexperiencemorepleasantforvisitors.

The ‘Green Deal’, a new schemedesignedtohelppeopleimproveenergyefficiencyintheirhomes,allowspeopletomakeimprovementswithoutincurringtheupfrontcostsofsuchwork.£2.59millionhasbeenmadeavailabletotheLeedsCityRegiontofunda‘demonstrator’scheme.LeedsCityCouncilhasappliedfor£1.28mofthisfundingtodeliverenergyimprove-mentgrantstopublicandprivatesectorhousingindeprivedareas.Therewillalsobe0%loansavailabletolessdeprived,privatesectorproperties.Themajorityofthefundingwillbeusedtoprovideexternalwallinsulationtosuitableproperties.

Thisexcellentgovernmentinitiativecouldmakeahugedifferenceto localcommunitiesandreallygettogripswiththeproblemoffuelpoverty.

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COUNCILLOR BARRYANDERSONAdel & Wharfedale Ward

Horsforth Town Council wisheseveryoneaPeacefulandHopefulNewYear!

The Environment and Commu-nityCommitteeisonceagainaskingfornominationsfortheGoodCitizensAward.Ifyouknowsomeonewhogener-ouslydevotestimetohelpingHorsforthresidents,thinkaboutnominatingthem.TheCouncilalsohasanawardforYoungAchievers(under18).So,donominateanyyoungpersonyouknowwhohasmadeanoutstandingcontributiontothecommunity.TheCommitteealsoawardssmallgrantstolocalorganisa-tionsinHorsforth.Forfulldetailsofallofthese,contacttheTownClerkon01132580988orviatheweb.

ThePlanningandLicensingCommit-teeandNeighbourhoodPlanWorkingGroup,wouldliketoknowwhatyouthink

aboutfuturedevelopment.Horsforthpeopledeservetobeconsultedandlistenedtowhendecisionsarebeingmadeaboutthetown’sfuture.ThisiswhytheTownCouncilhasdecidedtoputtogetheritsownNeighbourhoodPlan.TherewillobviouslybeafinancialcostandtheTownCouncilcan’t justwriteaplan.Talkingandlisteningto localpeopleareattheheartofitsdevelop-ment,whichwillrequirealotoftimeandworktoensurethatyourviewsareincorporatedintheplan.

The Public Safety committee isworkingtowardsaColdCallingZoneintheBroadfieldsarea.Informationpacksandstickerswillsoongoouttoresidentsandsignswillmarkthestreetsthatarepartofthiscampaign.

JudeArbuckleChair

A Message from Horsforth Town Council

ADEL CRAG ASSOCIATION SEEKS YOUNG VOLUNTEER

AdelCragAssociationis lookingforyoung volunteer(s) to represent youngpeopleinthecommunity.Youwouldnotbeexpectedtoattendeverymeeting,onlyasandwhennecessary.OurassociationhasaChildProtectionPolicy,butyoumaywishtobringalongaparent/guardian.

Wearecurrentlytryingtofindasuit-ableplayareaforchildrenwhichmaybesomethingyouwouldliketogetinvolvedwith,togetherwithanyothernewideasyoumayhave.Youwouldalsohaveanopportunitytoworkwithothergroupsinthecommunity,whichcouldbeusefulex-perienceforthefuture.

WemeetonthelastTuesdayofeverymonthexceptAugustandDecember.

If you are interested and requirefurtherdetailsthenpleasedonothesitatetocontactmeon07742047728.

FrancisGarbutt,ChairmanAdelCragAssociationwww.adelcrag.org.uk

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he story so far: In2009, prior to there-location of North-ern Ballet from theCentre,sevencommu-nitygroupspresentedadeputationtotheExecu-

tiveBoardoftheCouncilaskingthatitrecognisetheimportantarts,musicandcommunityworkcarriedoutthere,andcomeupwithplansfor itsfuture.Anoptionsappraisalwasorderedwithinsixmonthssince,asstatedintheExecu-tiveBoardminutes,“Thereisnota‘donothing’option.TheCentreis inpoorcondition”.Yes,you’veguessedit,councilofficialsdidnothing.Jumpforwardto2011,localresidents’associationsagainsentadeputationtoameetingofthefullCouncil,andan

optionsappraisalisonceagainfullyen-dorsedbytheCouncil.Councilofficialsrunadrop-insessionforlocalresidentsonMonday24thOctober2011.But,asfortheoptionsappraisalandthereportbacktotheCouncil……………comeon,let’snotbesilly!Throughoutthistimethecouncillors,bothlocalandcitywide,haveremainedsupportiveoftheworkoftheCentre,asithascontinuedtoprovideahomefornumerousmusicalgroupscoveringarangeofages,andmostimportantlygivingafocustoencourageyoungsterstofollow-throughwiththeirmusicalam-bitions.ForYAMSEN,aYorkshirewidecharity for children and adultswithspecialneeds,theWestParkCentrehasprovidedahome,adedicatedsoundandlightroomforpeoplewithspecial

needs,andTheGordonParryCentrewithitslibraryofbooksandinstrumentsdesignedforpeoplewithSpecialNeeds.

Thesuddenclosurecausedmassivedisruptiontoallusers,especiallythoseusingthevariousrehearsalroomspre-paringforChristmasconcerts.FormanytheWestParkCentre,withitsexcellenthallandstage,hugecarparkandloca-tionclosetoLeedsRingRoad,wastheperfectvenue.

Howtemporarywilltheclosurebe?CouldthisbeacunningplantosellofftheCentre–afterall,theCentredoesn’thaveanyusersnow,whykeepit?

Onefinalconundrum,ifcouncilof-ficialscanhappily‘notdo’whatcouncil-lorstellthem‘todo’,isn’toneofthesetwogroupsredundant?Definitelyscopeforsavingsor,attheveryleast,thecom-missioningofanotheroptionsappraisalreport.

--Disgruntled of West Park

ON NOVEMBER 2ND THE WEST PARK CENTRE WAS TEMPORARILY CLOSED BY THE COUNCIL, WHO CLAIMED IT TO BE UNSAFE ON ELECTRICAL GROUNDS.

WHAT NOW FOR WEST PARK CENTRE?

the Centre provided a home for numerous musical groups covering a range of ages, and most importantly giving a focus to encourage youngsters to follow-through with their musical ambitions

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Theschemewilltargethouse-bound and lonely people andmatch them with volunteer be-frienderswhohavebeencheckedandtrained.Theywillvisittheolderpersonregularly,spendingqualitytimewiththemandengaginginac-tivitiestheybothenjoy.Tobecomeabefrienderyouneedtobeovertheageof55andliveinHydePark,Burley,LittleWoodhouse,Heading-

leyorpartsofKirkstall.Forfurther informationabout

thescheme,pleasecontactOWLSon01133697077,visitthematHEART,BennettRoad,[email protected].

AnAgeUKstudystatesthathalfofallpeopleaged75andoverlivealone,andoneintenpeopleaged65oroversaytheyoftenfeellonely–that’soveramillionpeople.

NEW OWLS’ BEFRIENDING SCHEMEOLDER WISER LOCAL SENIORS (OWLS), A NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK SCHEME IN THE WIDER HEADINGLEY AREA, RECENTLY STARTED A NEW BEFRIENDING SCHEME, FUNDED BY THE ST CHAD’S SMALL GRANTS FUND AND LLOYDS TSB FOUNDATION.

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If the ground is frozen but not snow covered, and you’re not able to keep on top of the weeds, you can spread well-rotted manure and compost as another way of suppress-ing weeds. Brush snow off small trees and shrubs to stop damage and break-ing branches. If the weather is just too cold or wet to venture out, this is a good time to start planning for the rest of the year. It’s not too soon to start sowing early crops but these do need some heat, start to chit early potatoes even if you are only growing in large pots or tubs. Check any pots of forced bulbs for growth and bring them into the light if you haven’t already done so.

Visitgardencentresandpickupplantsthatmayhavecaughtyoureyeduringtheyear.Docheckthegrowthheightandspreadbeforebuying toensurethattheywillfitintheareayouhaveinmind.

Ifyoufancydogwoods,perhapsyouhavefriendswhogrowthemandarewillingtogiveyouafewstemswhentheycutthemback.Takeastemabouttwelveincheslong,trimoffthesoftgrowingtipandsnipthebasetojustbelowabud,dipinhormonerootingpowderandplaceinaslittrenchmadebyinsertingthespadeintothesoilworkingitback-wardsandforwards.Ifthesoilisheavyorclaybased,linethetrenchwithfinesand,plantaboutsixinchesapartandtwothirdsdown,fillin.Youcanalsoplantit inpots,ifyouprefer.ComeAutumntheywillhaverootedandbereadyto

plantwhereveryouwantthemforbothcolourandstructure.

Friendsandneighboursareagoodsourcefornewplantsforyourgarden,andagreatchancetoswapsomeofyours.Ifyouarenewtogardeningtheycanbeagreatsourceofadvicetoo.

IwishyouallaveryHappyNewYearandafruitfulgardeningyear!

HOPEFULLY THE WEATHER WILL BE KIND AND THERE ARE SOME DAYS WHEN WE CAN SPEND AN HOUR OR TWO IN THE GARDEN. TAKE A WALK AROUND BUT, IF THERE IS FROST AND SNOW, KEEP OFF GRASSY AREAS. WHERE POSSIBLE, PICK A STEM OR TWO OF SWEET SMELLING SHRUBS FOR THE HOUSE, LOOK OUT FOR THE FIRST SNOWDROPS PLUS THE BUDS OF HELLIBORES AND ACONITES.

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ManybirdsfromScandinaviaandnorthernEuropeescapetoBritainandIrelandinWintertoenjoythenormallymilderconditions.Some,suchasfield-fare,arriveregularly,otherssuchaswaxwingserratically.This isanotherwaxwingwinter,with largenumbersalreadyrecordedineasternEngland,spreadingfurtherinland.Thusseveralflocks have been seen in and nearLeeds,includingoneof200inWood-houseSquare.

Waxwingsresemblestarlingsinsizeandflightsilhouette.Exoticlookingandverytame,theyareplumpwithathickneck.Theyarepinkish-buffwithapromi-nentcrestonthecrown,blackeyemarkandbib,yellowtailandwaxyredspotonthewings.

Theseinvasionsseemtobetrig-geredbyprospectivefoodshortages.Insummertheyeatinsects,andberriesinwinter.Poorfruitcropsintheirhomelandsendthemabroadinsearchofrowan,

hawthornandcotoneasterberries inparticular.Asaresult, theywillvisitparksandgardenslargeandsmallintownorcountryside.Becausecotoneast-ersareafavouritelandscapingplant

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Icaughtthisoneattherecent(andexcellent)LeedsInternationalFilmFestival.IhadafeelingIwasinforatreatwhenInotedthatSevenPsychopathsisthenewfilmwrittenanddirectedbyMartinMcDonagh,whogaveusthebrilliant‘InBruges’.

Satisfactionwasfurtherguaranteedbythecast,whichincludedTomWaitsandChristopherWalken.Theappearanceofoneoftheselegendsinafilmisenoughtoliftittogreat-ness,butBOTH?Well,it’slike,“youhadmeat‘hello’”.

Seven Psychopaths alsoreunites McDonagh with ColinFarrell, from whom he coaxedsuchawinningperformancein‘InBruges’.

Here,FarrellplaysMarty,anal-coholicIrishscreenwriter livinginLAwho’sstrugglingwithhislatestscript,called‘SevenPsychopaths’.MartyscepticallyreceivesanofferofhelpfromhisslackerfriendBilly(theunderratedSamRockwell),whoseemsalittleunhingedhimself.Billyrunsascamwithhisaccom-pliceHans(Walken),whichinvolvesabductingdogsthenreturningthemtotheirownersforcashrewards.SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS

DIRECTED BY: Martin McDonaghSTARRING: Sam Rockwell, Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Tom WaitsCERT: 15RUNNING TIME: 110mins

Satisfaction was guaranteed by the cast, which included Tom Waits and Christopher Walken

AsasousedMartycastsaboutforinspirationforhismoviepsychos,Billy landsinapicklewhenheandHansinadvertentlydognapthebelovedShihTzuofviolent,derangedlocalcrimebossCharlie(WoodyHarrelson).

Aswithhispreviousfilm,McDonaghhereoffersupanotherspirited,blacklycomiccrimecaper,aidedbyafantasticensemblecast.Thecausticonelinersandsublimecomedymomentsareevenlydistributedandprettymucheveryoneishilarious–Walken,inparticular,issuperb.

Withanamusingpostmoderntwist,asMarty’sscreenplayevolves,wefindourselveswatchingthemoviebeingwrittenwhichleadstoacrescendooflaughterasweseeBilly’sdeliriouslyoverthetopscenariosplayedout.

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ALBUM LAUNCH DAN BEESLEY & THE S.S.S.S.S. Get Romantic

The release of this superb album was celebrated with a barnstorm-ing gig at Sela, which saw the band on cracking form. Having seen members of the S.S.S.S.S. play with other combos in the past, I knew to expect something special but I was absolutely floored by a faultlessly performed set of blistering, vigor-ous Blues-infused Rock ‘n’ Roll par excellence.

Get Romantic’s succinct ninetracks,allBeesley-pennedoriginalswiththeexceptionofMailtrain,areworkingofBobDylan’sItTakesALotToLaugh,ItTakesATrainToCry,havethedownhomefeelofforgottenbluesclassics

andbothBeesley’svocalsandstun-ningguitarworkconveyasenseofrawhonestywithanauthenticgrittiness.

Therecordcapturesperfectlytheenergythebandgenerateslive.Thecrisp,clearasabell instrumentationframingthevintagefeelandmakingasetofsongsmarinatedinretro in-fluencessoundfreshandimmediate.AlbumopenerFortune&LoveputmeinmindofDylan’srecentoutput,arollick-ingbluesnumbergivenatastyCountrytwangbythelashingsofslideguitar.RumblingbaritonesaxenhancesthesleazybarroomgrooveofPlaceYourLife,whichbreaksintoafoot-stomping,stabbingchorus.TheaforementionedMailtrainfeaturestheneverlessthanoutstandingworkof the city’s go-tofiddle player and gigging machineKieranO’Malley.Theageold,wellwornbluesthemesofboozeandwomenarepresentandcorrecthere,butwithsongslikethegreatCheatin’nLyin’Blues,builtaroundanarchetypalbluesriff,andthepareddownWhiskeyNoMore,they’redeliveredwithsuchverisimilitudeandgustothatnothingeverfeelshackneyedorclichéd.

Apersonalalbumhighlight isthebrilliantDon’tRun,whichshowcasesthesolidworkoftherhythmsectionandwhosecallandresponsechorusechoesitscatchyguitarhook.

BothonrecordandonstageBeesleyprojectsaneasycharm,atruthfulvoicewith surprising range and unfussy,down-to-businessfretwork.Giventhefactthathe’soneofourcity’sfinestbluesguitarists(tosaynothingoftheestimableabilitiesofhisbackinggroup)thesetisrefreshinglyfreeofshowboat-ingorindulgentnoodling.

DanBeesley&TheS.S.S.S.S.areafantasticliveactwhohaveproducedanexcellentalbum.IhighlyrecommendyouavailyourselfofacopyofGetRomanticforthwithandpreparetobedazzledbythisexemplarybluesmanoftheAireDelta.

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999 Fri25Jan,TheCockpit,£8.Oneoftheoriginalpunkster’sfromsummerof’77.

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Trey Songz, Sat26Jan,O2Academy,£27.50.CollectionofhisfinestR’n’Bhits.

Danny Mahon, Sat26Jan,TheCockpit,£5.Mancunianprotestsingerforthe‘ShamelessGeneration’,knownforcolourful&grittysongwriting.

Nell Brydon, Sat26Jan,BrudenellSocialClub,£8.NewYorksinger-songwriter.

Paloma Faith, Sun27Jan,O2Academy,sing-a-long,bluesinfused,feelgoodsongs.

Tanita Takiram Sun27Jan,CityVarietiesMusicHall,£20.60.Unique,hauntingself-pennedfolkpopsongs.

The Soft Pack Sun27Jan,BrudenellSocialClub,£8.LA-basedquartetplayingstrippeddown,nofrillsraucousrock&roll.

The Be Good Tanyas Sun27Jan,HowardAssemblyRoom,£22.Canadianfolkgroupincorporatingbluegrassandcountry.

Milo Greene Tues29Jan,BrudenellSocialClub,£7.Indiefolkquintet,oftenswitchinstrumentsduringset.

Metz Wed30Jan,BrudenellSocialClub,£7.Threepiecegrunge/rockbandfromToronto.

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Dinosaur Jr Thurs31Jan,LeedsUniversityUnion,£18.50.Fusionofhardcorepunk&popinfluences.

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Glen Hansard Thurs31JanatCityVarieties.£20.30.Celebratedasprincipalsongwriter&vocalistofIrishgroupTheFrames.Hasareputationforgrounded,reallifesongs.

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Why are we different?We are a specialist team of Consultant Physicians, Specialist Dietitians, Bariatric Surgeons, Clinical Psychologists, Obesity Physiotherapists, Expert Patients and Fitness Experts. We provide comprehensive care with the aim of helping you lose weight and maintain it for life without surgery. We thoroughly analyse your medical and psychological state before providing you a personalised programme with long term support.

This specialist and personalised programme is conducted by a group of very experienced professionals who have been dealing with thousands of people with a variety of weight related problems.

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St Gemma’s Hospice has organ-ised a range of exciting physical chal-lenges this year that are guaranteed to improve your fitness and help raise vital funds for the hospice.

FirstupistheirSponsoredBokwaandZumbathononSunday24thFebru-ary,10am–1pmatXercise4LessGyminKirkstall–aperfectwaytoshedthosepeskyChristmaspounds!Thisisafunandexhilaratingfitnesssession,opentobothmaleandfemaleparticipantsandyoudon’thavetobeabletodance!Lastyear’seventwasacompletesellout,sobookyourplace(£5)soonandburnupto2,400calories!Call01132185505orvisitwww.leedszumbathon.co.uk

Ifyou’renotupforsomethingthatenergetic,whynot signup for theirExhilaratingSkydiveonSunday10thMarch(oradateofyourchoice).ThiscouldbeanunusualwaytocelebrateMothers’Day–taketheplungewith

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Ifyou’reacyclist,joinStGemma’sLondontoParisBikeRidefrom3rd–7thJuly(otherdatesavailable),ortheirThreeCitiesBikeRide(London,Amster-damandBrussels)from28thAugust–1stSeptember.Perfectforfriends,families,colleaguesorindividuals–youwilltreasurethatsenseofachievementforever.

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Formoreinformationonallofthese,contactMichelleon01132185570,[email protected], or visitwww.st-gemma.co.uk

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lisonRosesetupherpracticeatLeedsMet-ropolitanUniversityin2003andsincethenJessicaEnnis,DameKellyHolmes,Alistair

andJonnyBrownleeandworldsquashnumberoneJamesWillstrophaveallpassedthroughherhands.Tenyearson,havingoutgrownfacilitiesatLeedsMet,andwithateamoftenphysios,threesofttissuetherapistsandacon-sultantpodiatrist,sheandbusinesspartnerandfellowphysioGraeme

EverardhaveopenedtheirnewCoachHouseSportsPhysiotherapyClinicinWestPark.Needlesstosay,JessicaandKellywereamong theguestscelebratingitslaunchinNovember.

Amarathonrunnerherself(havingrepresentedtheGBTeamatthe1994EuropeanAthleticsChampionships,1995 World Athletics Champion-ships and 1995WorldMarathonCup),Alisonunderstandstheworldofathleticsinsideout.Havingquali-fiedinphysiotherapyinEdinburgh,andworkedinAustraliaandIreland,

AlisonwasapproachedbyMalcolmBrown,(highperformancecoachwithUKAthleticsandBritishTriathlon,andDirectorofSportatLeedsMet,whocoachestheBrownleebrothers),tosetupattheuniversity.

Shehasn’tlookedback.SinceshecametoLeeds,AlisonhasworkedwithtopathletesandtakeninthreeOlympicGames.ShestillworkswithKellysupportingdevelopingathletesthroughKelly’s‘OnCampWithKelly’Scheme,thatnowhasabout45upandcomingyoungathletes.ShealsoworkswiththeCityofLeedsDiverswhoaredoingsowell.

Certainly,sincetalkingtoAlison,howIperceivephysiotherapyhascom-pletelychanged.Isawitasapossiblesolutiontoaproblem,notnecessar-ilyapreventivemeasure.Alisonisworkingwithyoungathleteswhomayhavegrowthrelatedissues–itmakessensetoaddressthesewhentheyareyoung.Iftheyhaveflexibility,strengthorbiomechanicalissuesthesecanbeironedoutwhenyoung,withtherightexercises,sotheygrowanddevelopintoadultsmorephysicallyhealthy,remainhealthyandenjoytheirsport.Identifyingproblemsearly issoim-portant.

You’dbeamazedattherangeofproblemswherephysiotherapycanhelp–fromskeletalandmusculartovisceralandperformanceimprove-ment.And,ofcourse,youdon’thavetobeatopathletetobenefit–Alison’soldestclientisinher90s!ShewouldliketosuggestanMOTforeveryone!“Wespendalotofmoneykeepingourcarsontheroad–weshouldtreatourbodieswithasmuchcare”,shetoldme.“Wewouldallbehappier,doourjobsbetterandstayactiveandhealthyalotlonger.”

CSPCisatTheCoachHouse,184OtleyRoad,WestPark,LS165LWTel:01132750606, [email protected],www.cspc.co.uk

THE WOMAN BEHIND JESSICA ENNISBEHIND EVERY GREAT ATHLETE IS A TRUSTED PHYSIO

IN SPORT, WE TEND TO HEAR ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WHEN ATHLETES ARE INJURED – VITAL AS THEIR INPUT IS THEN, THEIR REAL ROLE IS ACTUALLY ENSURING THAT THEIR ATHLETES REMAIN INJURY FREE. THEY ARE THE ‘MECHANICS’ BEHIND THE SCENES! LITTLE DID WE REALISE IT, BUT WE HAVE A ‘HOT’ TEAM OF PHYSIOS RIGHT HERE IN LEEDS WHO HAVE COME INTO THEIR OWN OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS.

Sue Ryder is a charity registered in England and Wales (1052076) and in Scotland (SC039578). Ref No.01459. © Sue Ryder. December 2012.

In association with:

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eedsGolfCentrewillplayhost to the inauguralWheatfieldsOpenon14thJune2013.The competition, whichaims to raise funds for

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice inHeadingley, isaBetterballStablefordandisopentoMen,LadiesandMixedPairswithhandicaplimitsof24(men)and30(women),withanallowanceof3/4.Playerswithhigherhandicapsarewelcomebutwillplayfromtheselimits.

Firstprizeisathreeday/twonightgolfbreak,withplayatachoiceoffivegreatcourses,donatedbyBridlingtonGolfClubandTheRevelstokeHotel.TherearealsoprizesfortheNearestPinandMen’sandLadies’LongestDrives,plusahostofotherprizes.Entryis£65perpair.WinnerswillbeinvitedtoapresentationbuffetatWheatfieldslaterintheweek.

Forfurther informationandentryforms,visitwww.wheatfieldsopen.co.uk,call01132033363,oremail [email protected]

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THE NEW YEAR...NEW YOU CHALLENGE!Everyone makes New Year resolutions, but few stick to them so we’ve created the 10 week challenge to really support

people to make that change they so desperately desire. Three times per week for 10 weeks ... watch those inches disappear!

In its third year, we have people doing the challenge for the third time as it’s such an amazing way to start the year (read the diary of a participant on our website). With expert tuition, support and encouragement to help you reach

your goals, before and after photos and measurements, success is guaranteed ...make 2013 a lucky year for you!

• Transform your body shape, posture & general health• Reduce back, shoulder and neck pain• Improve sporting technique• Fun, relaxing & energising classes

At the studio we specialise in 121 Pilates, machine classes, pre and post natal. Also mat classes at Chapel Allerton, Weetwood and Moortown. Pramercise in a park near you.

0113 225 0791 www.leedspilatesplace.co.uk [email protected]

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Leeds Pilates Place was founded by two local mums who have taught Pilates across Leeds since 2004 and built up a loyal following. Kath Nisbet & Claire Sparrow are both passionate, bordering on the evan-gelical, about the endless benefits of Pilates and the importance of highly qualified teachers.

“Ourmotto is ‘access for all’,meaningwewillacceptanyonewhat-everyourhealth,ageorfitnesslevel”,saysKath.“Mostofourclientshavebeenwithusfromtheverystartandhavemadeenormousimprovementsintheirhealth&physique.Ourclientsstaywithusbecausetheygetsuchgreatquality!”

“Pilates isnot just for the ‘sixpack’seekers;Itplaysahugeroleinrehab,injurypreventionandposturalimprovement.Weteachallagesfrompregnantmumsandbabiestomara-thonrunners,throughtogranddads.OuroldestGrannyis85andcanef-fortlesslytouchhertoes”addsClaire.

Locatedinabeautifulconvertedchurch,LeedsPilatesPlacestudioislight,spaciousandhasafriendly,warmatmosphere.Kath,Claireandtheirexperiencedteamdon’tteachPilatesasyoumayknowit,theyteachspecialisedmachine-basedPilateswhichissobeneficialyouwillfeelaninstantimprovement;suchasfeelinglonger,lighterandmorecoordinated.

Ifyou’rewonderingifPilatesisforyou,orifyou’vetrieditbeforebutnothadagreatexperiencethengivethemacall.Everyreaderwhoquotes‘I’mupforit’willreceive50%offtheirfirstthreesessions(termsandconditionsapply);offerlaststillEaster2013.

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hankstotheEnglandConnected initia-tive, Jack (12) wasan England teammascot at the QBEInternational versus

SouthAfricaon24thNovember,andwalkedoutontothepitchalongsideEnglandplayerDannyCare,whoJackhadalreadymetalongwith

therestoftheEnglandsquadatatrainingcampinSurreyearlier inthemonth.

Danny (England scrum half)hadnominatedWestParkLeedsRUFCforthishonour,asitwasthefirstclubatwhichheplayedjuniorrugby.JackplaysonthewingfortheWestParkunder-12s,andheand22othermascotsgottomake

the connection between enjoy-ingplayingrugbyathis localclubandtheexperienceofatopplayerrunningoutinfrontof82,000spec-tatorsandatelevisionaudienceofmillions.

“Ihadaveryexcitingday”,saidJack,whoattendsAbbeyGrangeAcademy.“IwaslessnervousthanIthoughtIwouldbewalkingoutonthepitchandhearingthecrowdcheering.DannyCarelookedaftermeandkeptpattingmeon thehead!”

EnglandHeadCoach,StuartLancaster, said: “The Englandplayerstaketheresponsibilityofrepresentingtheircountryveryse-riously,bothonandoffthefield.Theyfeeltheyrepresentnot justthemselves,butalsotheirfamily,friendsandallthosewhohelpedthemontheirjourney.”

JACK BOOTH RECENTLY HAD A FANTASTIC DAY AT TWICKENHAM – THE HIGHLIGHT BEING THE OPPORTUNITY TO WALK OUT ON THE PITCH WITH DANNY CARE AND THE ENGLAND RUGBY TEAM!

JACK GETS TO BE MASCOT AT TWICKENHAM!

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STRICTLY SENSATIONAL!

HorsforthSchool ishugelyprivi-legedtobeinvitedeachyeartotheJapanSuperScienceFairandisoneofonlythreeUKschoolsthatattendthishighlyregardedinternationalevent.

In November, Elle Dodds, EllieAustin,AndyMaud,EvaSteele,TJWalshandKatieGoodrumrepresentedtheschoolattheFair inKyoto.Over200studentsfrom20countrieswerein-volvedandeachschoolhadtodeviseandcarryoutanoriginalscientificre-searchproject.

ThisyearHorsforthSchoolinvesti-gated‘Howcryogenicfreezingaffectsseed germination’. To do this theyvisitedLeedsUniversitytousetheliquidnitrogenand-80ºCfreezer,andplantedover1,000seedsofdifferentvarietiestostudythegerminationratewithandwithoutfreezingpriortoplanting.

Thepresentationwasoutstanding,andthestudentswerepraisedfortheirfindingsandtheirimpeccablepresenta-tionstyle.

HORSFORTH SCHOOL ATTENDS JAPAN SUPER SCIENCE FAIR

The Froebelian School in Hors-forth is celebrating a tremendous achievement – an amazing ninth place in national rankings!

Eachyear,TheSundayTimespub-lishesa‘Top100’forprimaryschools,basedonresultsfromthenationalSATstestsatageelevenandtheFroebelianSchoolhasconsistentlymadethegrade–thisyearinthetopten.

“Iamsoproudofthechildrenandteachers”, said head teacher, JohnTranmer.“Weareanon-selective,inde-pendentschoolandallthoseaboveuswereselective.Nearlyallourpupilswhotakethenationaltestsat11startedattheschoolattheageofthree.Althoughsomeschoolsputchildrenthroughaselectionprocessatthatagewedonotbecausewefeelitistooyoungfor

suchanexperience.Whatwebelievemakesthedifferenceisthequalityofteachingandaclearfocusonacademicprogress.”

TheFroebelianSchoolhasfeaturedinthe‘Top100’sinceTheSundayTimesbeganpublishingitsParentPowersup-plementin1995.In2013,theschoolmarksitscentenaryandhasahostofspecialeventsplanned,includingafabulousballon4thMay.

AMARA IS A WINNER!

Amara Okereke from Adel was a recent winner in the Festival4Stars 2012 national competition (15 and over musical theatre singing category). She joined 16 other finalists having won regional heats and finals earlier in the year.

A year 11 student at theGrammarSchoolatLeeds,Amarahadherfirstexperienceofmusicaltheatre when she took part innationalauditions for theYouthMusicTheatrein2011.Shewentontoplayaleadingroleintheirpro-ductionofthemusical‘OutThere’,writtenbyJamesBourneandElliottDavis,whoalsowrote‘Loserville’,whichhaditspremiereattheWestYorkshirePlayhouse.

Shewasalsoselected foraleadarolein‘13’,amusicalpro-ducedbytheNationalYouthMusicTheatre,directedbyitsAmericanwriter,JasonRobertBrownandper-formedatLondon’sApolloTheatre.

Beforefollowingherdreamofacareeronthestage,Amaraplanstostudypsychologyatuniversity.SheattendeddanceclassesatHead-ingleyDanceCentrefromtheageoffive,receivesclassicalsingingtraining from Sue Lees, retiredOperaNorthsinger,andmusicaltheatretrainingfromHelenLeafinWetherby.

Places available for children from 3 years old. Fift een hours a week of free Nursery

Educati on. Breakfast and Aft er School Club available for additi onal hours.

Weetwood Lane, Far Headingley LS16 5NWVisit our website – www.weetwoodschool.co.uk

Phone: 0113 3368040or email [email protected]

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The ValleyAcademy of Dance

Call: 07791 129 068 Email: [email protected]

dance classes in meanwood

Ballet

Tap

Modern Jazz

Musical Theatre

Freestyle

First class free

nspired by the success of state-funded Steiner schools in the south, plans to estab-lish the north’s first main-stream Steiner school in

Leeds have been submitted to the Department of Education under the Government’s Free Schools scheme.

Leeds Steiner School wouldprovidetheequivalentofprimaryandsecondaryeducationforaround600mixedabilitypupilsagedfourto16andwouldbelinkedtotheinternationalSteinerWaldorfmove-ment,whichaimstoteacha‘holis-ticcurriculum’inanunhurriedandcreativelearningenvironment.

TheSteinersystemisoneofthemostconsistentlysuccessfulinternationaleducationalsystems.Establishedalmostacenturyago,Steiner education enjoys statefundinginmostEuropeancoun-tries. The curriculum is broadandbalanced,integratingartandscience,practicalactivityandtheorytosupporttheacademic,emotional,physicalandspiritualneedsofchil-dren.

“WefeelstronglythatthenorthofEnglanddeservesmainstreamSteinereducationasafairchoiceforparentsinourregion”,saidAissa

GallieoftheLeedsSteinerSchool(LSS)workinggroup.“TheonlyGov-ernmentfundedSteineracademiesareinthesouth,whileallSteinerprovisioninthenorthpasttheageoffiveisprivate.ParentsinLeedswhocan’taffordprivateeducationarelookingforchoiceandtheFreeSchoolsschemeoffersusthebestchanceofgettingit.”

Currently,theonlyearlyyearsSteinereducationavailableinLeedsisatBeechtreeKindergarten.“TheproposedLeedsSteinerSchoolwillwelcomechildrenofallfaithsand

backgrounds”,saidHelenPearson,Chair of Trustees at Beechtree.“Steinereducationisbasedonaclearunderstandingofhowchildrendevelop,rigorouslyappliedsothatlearningopportunitiesareprovidedwhenchildrenarereadyforthem.”

Residents,MPs,nearbyschools,communityandfaithgroupshaveallshownsupportforthebid,whileover500peoplesignedapetitionbackingthepreviousapplicationinMay.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasevisitwww.leedssteinerschool.co.uk.

PARENTS CONTINUE TO CAMPAIGN FOR NORTH’S FIRST STATE-FUNDED STEINER SCHOOL

Aissa Gallie (left), with other members of the application team and children

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Adel Pre School 50yearhistory&OFSTEDregistered.Placesavail-ableforchildren2½-schoolage.Flexibledailysessions9am–3pmatAdelMethodistChurch.Details:LesleyorKatieon2817979,07919676792

Adel Toddler GroupFri10–11.45amtermtimeatTheStables,BackChurchLane,Adel.£1.50perfamily,inclrefreshments.Warm,welcominggroup.

Alive@94thSunofmonthatBramhopeMethodistChurch.Halfhourofinformalworshipfortheyoung–drama,stories,games&re-freshments.

Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child GroupsWarm,sup-portiveenvironmentforchildren&parents/carers.Imaginativeplay,songs,stories,baking,crafts.Mon–FriamOldTetleyHall,Headingley,&TuesamStainbeckCommunityHall,Stain-beckLane.Details:2690262,[email protected]

Bring Your Own BabyHydeParkPictureHouse.Latestreleasesinbaby-friendlyenviron-ment.Babiesupto12months(twoadultsperbaby).£4.50,freeteaorcoffee&babygoesfree!Ticketslimitedto70sopleasebook.Details:2752045,www.hyde-parkpicturehouse.co.uk

Brownies (Girls 7-10)HawksworthWood–Tues;Kirkstall&FarHeadingley–Wed;Headingley–Thurs;

HydePark&Burley–Fri.Afantasticplacetomakefriends,havenewexperiences&buildself-esteem.Details:Vicki07787500338,[email protected]

Cookridge Toddler GroupFri1.15–3.15pm(termtime),CookridgeVillageHall,GreenLane.Aged0–5.Playinsideorout,crafts,singing.Noneedtobook.Details:Becky2672434

Cubs, Rainbows, BrowniesStPaul’sChurchHall,RaynelDrive,LS16.Newmemberswelcome.Cubs:Tues6.30–7.45pm,contact:ShasheenStafford2675504.Rainbows:Thurs5–6pm,contact:KirstyHazlegrave07786497378.Brownies:Thurs6–7.30pm,contactSueHill2613730

Football North East LeedsUnder13(CurrentYear9)requireplayersforSundaymorningleague.Train-ingTues7–8pmatThomasDanby.HomegamesonScottHallfields.Details:IanJones07956573676

Grove Pre-school,HorsforthAge2–schoolage.GoodOFSTEDreport.Lotsoffun&learning.Fundingfor3/4yearolds.Sessions:Mon9am–12noon,Tue9am–3pm,&Wed9am–3pm(15hrs).Details:Julie07887387233or

2390335

Guides (Girls 10-14)Sharenewexperienceswithfriends.Becreative&buildselfconfidence.Details:Vicki07787500338,[email protected]

Horsforth 7th Brown-iesGirlsaged7–10.MeetTues,6.30–8pmatWoodsideMethodistChurch,OutwoodLane;WoodsideRainbows(girls5–7)meetMon5.15–6.15pm.Details:YogiBear:[email protected]

Italian Play & StayForItalianspeakingchildrenaged1–5,BrownberrieLanePre-school,HorsforthLS18,4–5pmFri,except2ndweekofmonth–specialSatsession11am–1pm,includinglunch.Smallcharge.Details:[email protected]

M Lawnswood YMCA Under 16sarelookingforplayersforthe2012/13season.MatchesinHarrogate&DistrictYouthLeagueonSundays.Details:SteveEllis2674499(eve-nings&weekends),[email protected]&ToddlersBramhopeWed9.30–11.30amStGilesChurchHall.Details:NicciShay2674884

Mums & TotsTues(termtime)1–3pmatBramhopeMethod-istChurch.£1.50perfamily.Play,chat&a

cuppa.Details:Sarah2037090

Moortown Rugby Union Respect,team-work,discipline,fun.Bril-liantclubforunder7s(Year2)toadults.Train&playSun10:30amatMossValley,LS177NT.Details:DamianCurtis07860454701,[email protected]/clubs/moortownrufc/

Parent & Toddler GroupFri1.30–3pm(termtime),StMary’sSchool,BroadgateLane,Horsforth.Every-onewelcome.Details:FrancescaD’Arcy07838753166

Rock Solid(Ages11–13)Sun5.15–6.15pm,StGilesChurchHall.Games&friendship.Details:SuzanneMills2843643

Saturday Matinees 12pmatHydeParkPictureHouse,BrudenellRd.LS6.Familyfriendlyfilms.£4.50adults/£1kids.Details:2752045,www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk

Woodside Rainbows(Girls5–7)meetMon5.15–6.15pmatWood-sideMethodistChurch,OutwoodLane.Hors-forth

Yarnbury RFC Junior SectionWelcomesnewplayers5-18yrs(girlsupto12).Familyclubstressinginclusionforall.Coachesqualified&CRBchecked.Details:PaulMarshall07711648704

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decades of outstanding education, centenary in 2013

ranked 9th best school in the country The Sunday Times ‘Top 100’ Prep-Schools

scholarships to senior schools in 2012 alone

different visiting specialist teachers for music & drama

teaching assistants supporting our early years & KS1 pupils

busy days each week with wrap-around care 7.30am – 6pm

houses within school to provide opportunities for leadership and competition

choices of main course each day with our delicious school prepared lunches

clubs to support busy parents, breakfast 7.30 – 8.30am & after school ‘til 6pm

outstanding school celebrated by ‘The Sunday Times’

THE FROEBELIAN SCHOOLGiving a Flying Start to the Citizens of Tomorrow

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ONLY ‘TOP 10’ SCHOOL IN LEEDS OR BRADFORD

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decades of outstanding education, centenary in 2013

ranked 9th best school in the country The Sunday Times ‘Top 100’ Prep-Schools

scholarships to senior schools in 2012 alone

different visiting specialist teachers for music & drama

teaching assistants supporting our early years & KS1 pupils

busy days each week with wrap-around care 7.30am – 6pm

houses within school to provide opportunities for leadership and competition

choices of main course each day with our delicious school prepared lunches

clubs to support busy parents, breakfast 7.30 – 8.30am & after school ‘til 6pm

outstanding school celebrated by ‘The Sunday Times’

THE FROEBELIAN SCHOOLGiving a Flying Start to the Citizens of Tomorrow

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ONLY ‘TOP 10’ SCHOOL IN LEEDS OR BRADFORD

Froebelian School NLL Full Page B5 Col.pdf 4 30/11/2012 10:20

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Active Women Leeds Cycle rides3rdSunofmonth,11amleavingfromWaitrosecarpark,Meanwood.CircularroutesalongquietroadsoroffroadcyclepathsaroundnorthLeeds.Free.Details:3957364,www.goskyride.com/breeze.

After Eights Badminton ClubMon8–9pmatRalphThorsbySchool.Newmemberswelcome.Comealongforafreetrialsessionatourfriendlyclub.Details:Neil2390470

Badminton Anyone?Friendlybadmintonclublookingforexperiencedplayers.Fri7.30–9.30pmatTrinityUniversity,Horsforth.Details:Sylvia2590113,Graham2584532

Bramhope Table Tennis ClubmeetsMon8–10pm&Tues1.30–3.30pmatRobertCravenHall.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Stewart2673311

Briggate Morris (Women’sNorthwestMorrisDancing)Mon7.30–9.30pmatBrownberrieLanePreschool,Horsforth.Newmemberswelcome.Allages&abilities.Details:Katie07890754115,www.briggate-morris.blogspot.com

Buttercross Belles Women’sNorthWestMorrisDancing,Thurs8–10pmatStJoseph’sPrimarySchool,Otley.Musicians&newdancersofallabilitieswelcome.

Cookridge Rambling ClubmeetsSun9.30amincarparkofCookridgeVillageHallforwalksofapprox6/8miles.Transportcanbeprovidedwhenrequired.Details:Barbara2671522

Horsforth Tennis Clubwelcomesnewmembersforteamplayinsummer&socialplayallyear.Come&trySunday1pm.Details:HillaryWest2586021

Last Man Standsarelookingforadditionalteamstoentertheirwinterindoor&summeroutdoorcricketleagues.Theycaterforallstandards.Details:Paul07795154444,[email protected]

Leeds English Folk Dancing SocietyWeds,MeanwoodMethodistChurch(SchoolRoom),7.30–9.30pm.Details:DerryFletcher07792319744

Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club.WalksonaSundaygearedtopublictransportfromLeeds.SocialeventsinWinter.Details:SendSAEtoJohnMaltman,52VesperGateMount,LeedsLS53NN.

Meanwood Amateur Boxing ClubMon&Wed5.45pm,MeanwoodWorkingmen’sClub,StonegateRd.Beginnerswelcome.Details:07890398968

Moortown Rugby Union Respect,teamwork,discipline,fun.Brilliantclubforunder7s(Year2)toadults.Currentlyrecruitingallages,especiallyUnder10ssquad(Year5inSep2012).Train&playSun10:30amatMossValley,LS177NT.Details:DamianCurtis07860454701,[email protected]/clubs/moortownrufc/

Pudsey & District Rambling Club:Walksof5-10milesSun&altThurs.FriendlyclubwithmembersfromallaroundLeeds.Newmemberswelcome.Annualmembership£8(juniors£1).Trybeforeyoujoin.Details:01943430657,[email protected]

St Chad’s Tennis ClubPlaytennisthroughouttheyear-funclubsessions&competitiveopportunities.Newmemberswelcome.Details:AnneWallace2749917

Scottish Country DancingThurs7.30–9.30pm,StColumba’s,HeadingleyLane.Allabilitieswelcome,nopartnernecessary.£2.50.Details:2691791,[email protected]

Yarnbury Angling ClubMatches1stSunofmonth.Membersonly.Coachtransfersto&fromvenues.Details:AdrianAddy07956964713

ARTS & CRAFTS

Adel Art GroupLearntopaintwithAlexPurves.Tues7–9pmattheOldStables,BackChurchLane,Adel.Newmemberswelcome.Details:JohnHartley01943874162

Chinese Brush Painters SocietySun13Jan,10am-4pmatPool-in-WharfedaleMemorialVillageHall,ArthingtonLane,Pool.NickHornigoldshowshowtopaintsnowylandscapes.Sat26Jan:AnneAllanrunsaworkshoponFlowers&Butterfliesinthemeticulousstyle.Newmemberswelcome.Details:AnneAllan01422368482,[email protected]

Farsley & District Art ClubmeetsMon/Wed/Thursfordrawing&paintingatstudiosinWestroydPk,NewSt,FarsleyLS28.InJanuary:portrait,lifedrawing,stilllife,demonstration&reviewofmemberpaintings.Details:www.farsleyartclub.org.uk

Flower Arranging Classes1stThursofmonth,1.30pm&7.30pmatPaxtonHall,186KirkstallLane,LS6.Beginnerswelcome.Details:[email protected]

HEADART Community Art GroupWed10am–12noonatHEART,BennettRd.Headingley.Meetnewfriends&sharecreativeabilities.Opentoallwithcreativecraftinterests.Details:Michael07840

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Horsforth Arts Society meetsWed,7.30pmattheStudioBackLaneHorsforthLS18.9Jan:WorkshoponPortraitPaintingwithAnitaDaniel;23Jan:CriticismEvening;30Jan:StillLife.Details:2590259www.horsforthartsociety.wordpress.com

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

Bramhope Market2ndSatofeachmonth,10am–1pmatRobertCravenHall,OldLane,BramhopeFreshfruit&veg,goodfood,homebaking&crafts.FreeParking.

Bramhope Methodist Church Coffee ShopEveryTues10am-noon.Delicioushomemadescones&friendlyfellowship–allwelcome.

Book SaleSat9Feb,10am–1pmatCookridgeMethodistChurch(cornerOtleyOldRd/TinshillRd).Thousandsofpaperbacks&hardbacksatreasonableprices,pluschildren’sbooks(20p)&jigsaws.Refreshments.

Car Boot SaleSat19Jan,10am–1pmatStGemma’sHospice,329HarrogateRd,Moortown.Freeparkingathospice.Entrybydonation.

Charity Coffee MorningSat5Jan,10am–noonatBramhopeMethodistChurch.InaidofOxfordPlaceChildren’sCentre.Homemadecakes,hotbaconsnadwiches&bring&buystall.

Coffee Morningwithtoastedteacakes,10.30am1stSatofmonth,WestParkUnitedReformedChurch.ProceedstoCaringForLife,Cookridge.

Coffee MorningSat10am–12noonatHeadingleyMethodistChurch,ChapelSt.HeadingleyLS6.Delicioushomemadecakes,teas,coffees,juice&lotsofchat.Everyonewelcome.

Coffee MorningSat2Feb,10.30am–12nooninTheStables,BackChuchLane,Adel.Homemadescones&cakes-come&enjoy!

Headingley Farmers’ Market2ndSatofmonth,TheRoseGardeninfrontofTheArconNorthLane.9am–12.30pm.

Hyde Park Community ShopOpenMon,Tues,Wed&Fri,1–4pmatHydeParkMethodistMissionChurch,WoodsleyRd.LS3.Ladies,men’s&children’sclothing,books,toys,bric-a-brac&more.90%ofthingscostjust£1.

GROUPS/CLUBS

Adel Bridge ClubmeetsFri,7.15pmatAdelMemorialHall,ChurchLane.RelaxedChicagoBridgeclub.Newmemberswelcome,whether

improversormoreexperiencedplayers.Nopartnerneeded.Details:Janice2306387or07713402405

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keepsyouinformedaboutwhatishappeninginyourneighbourhood,withup-to-dateinformationonlocalnews,eventsetc.Details:FrancisGarbutt2610846,www.adelcrag.org.com

Adel & District Horticultural Societymeets2ndMoninmonth,7.45pmatFriendsMeetingHouse,NewAdelLane.14Jan:‘ChelseaShowGardens’byMartinWalker.Newmemberswelcome.Details:MrsTarnEveretton2613095

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interestedinaviation,aircraftold&new,airports?Regularguestspeakers,monthlycolourmagazine,trips&socialevents.Details:DaveSenior2821818,www.airyorkshire.org.uk

Alwoodley Motor ClubEveryotherThurs,8.30pm,TheWharfedaleInn,ArthingtonLane.Allwelcome.Details:3910403,www.alwoodleymc.org.uk.

Bradford Circle for Foreign Languages ItalianSectionTues,FrenchSectionThurs.7.30–9pmat10EldonPlace,Bradford.BD13AZ.Speakers,debates,quizzes,music,games&conversationinItalianorFrench.Details:Italian-ChrisThomas07900988345,French-PhilipBooth01274817209,www.bradfordcirclefor-foreignlanguages.org.uk

Bramhope in BloomFriendlygroupwelcomesvolunteersofallcapabilities.Awarded‘Silver’forSpring&‘SilverGilt’forSummerdisplayslastyear.EveryoneworkstogethertomakeBramhopeevenlovelier!Details:Kit2037666,[email protected]@hotmail.co.uk

Bramhope Bridge ClubmeetsMon1pm,&Tues&Thurs7pmatRobertCravenMemorialHall,OldLane.Friendlyduplicatebridgesessions.Newmemberswelcome.Details:LeslieBrown2502378

Cookridge Camera ClubWed7.30pm,CookridgeVillageHall,GreenLane/MoseleyWoodLanejunction.Excellentguestspeakers&in-housecompetitions.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Richard2301853,www.cookridgecameraclub.co.uk

Cookridge Community Film Societyinvitesgueststoitsfilmsat£4perfilm.9Jan:‘HighSociety’.Details:Shirley2672464

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Cookridge Gardening ClubmeetsWed16Jan,7.30pmatCookridgeMethodistChurchHall.TonyRymerwilltalkabout‘80GreatPlantsforSmallGardens’.Nonmemberswelcome.

Delicious Bites Cookery GroupmeetsTues12–2pmatBurleyLodgeCentre,BurleyLodgeRdLS6.Sharerecipes,makefriends&learnhowtopreparecuisinefromaroundtheworld.Cookingdemonstrations,tastingsetc.Details:3188960,[email protected]

Fly Dressers Guild (LeedsBranch)meets1stWedofmonth(Oct–March)atWestParkRugbyClub,BramhopeLS16.Guestspeakers/flytyers.FlyTyingCoursesforbeginner&intermediatelevels.Details:MichaelPattinson,[email protected],07736776095

Friends of Leeds City MuseumsraisefundstofinanceacquisitionsforLeeds’museums,througharangeofexcitingtrips&socialevents.Newmemberswelcome.Details:2693899,[email protected]

Friends of University Art and Music helpstofosterthemusical&artisticoutreachoftheUniversityofLeeds.Membershipopentoall.Regularactivities.Details:3432584,www.leeds.ac.uk/fuam

Headingley Games Club Thurs6.30–10.30pmatHEART,BennettRd.Boardgames:Settlers,PuertoRico,Carcassonne,mstEuro-games,etc.Tabletopgames:40k,Hordes,

FlamesofWar,Warmachine,etc&RolePlayingGames.Details:2759762,http://headingleygamesclub.com

Holt Park Tenants & Residents AssociationProvidesavoiceforallresidents&tenantsintheHoltParkarea.RegularmonthlymeetingsatRalphThoresbySchool.Details:CathyLone07532178949,www.holtparktra.btck.co.uk

Horsforth in Bloom meets2Feb,10aminMuseum.AspartofYorkshire&LeedsinBloom,schoolswillbetakingpartinacompetitiontomake&decoratebutterflies.Deadlineforentries1March.Details:2583521

Horsforth Cemetery Needs New Volunteers! FriendlygroupofvolunteershastendedHorsforthCemeteryforlast10years&wouldlovesomenewmemberstojointhem.MeetinsidegatesofHorsforthCemetery(adjacenttoParkLaneCollege)onCalverleyLane,1stSatofmonth10am–12noon.Details:07960221417

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge ClubWeds7.15pm&Thurs1.15–4.30pmatTheHorsforthClub,NewRoadSide.Newmemberswelcome.Details:MikeBent2581580

Horsforth Photographic Club MeetsWed7pmintheStableBlock,behindHorsforthMuseum.NewMemberswelcome.Details:2589149,[email protected]

Horsforth Retired People’s Clubmeets2nd&4thThursofmonth,9.30–11amatStMargaret’sParishCentre.Speakersplusrefreshments&timetosocialise.Visitors&prospectivememberswelcome.Details:EverettCooke2589149,BerylHarland2586907

Human Writes in Leeds(HWIL)meetsmonthlyincentralLeedsinthedaytime.Participantsbringashortpieceoftheirownwritingwhichisthendiscussedinthegroup.Detailsofvenue&dates:[email protected]

Kaleidoscope Social Clubforover50s&unattachedwithazestforlife.Monthlyprogrammeofevents.Notadatingagency.Details:2621455or2612619,www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

Lawnswood Bridge ClubTues1pmatLawnswoodYMCA.SmallfriendlyclubplayingChicago.Newmemberswithapartnerwelcome.Details:TheSecretary2852522

Leeds Anglo German ClubMon14Jan,7.30pmatHeadingleyStColumba’sURC.IllustratedtalkbyKurtBerletinGermanandEnglishonKarlFriedrichMay(1842-1912).MillionsofcopiesofMay’stravelbooksaboutplaceshenevervisitedarestillbeingsold!Details:2687697

Leeds Book Club2ndSun,6pmatTheWhiteSwan,LeedsCityCentre.3rdSun,5–7pmatArcadiainHeadingley.2ndWed,

7pmatMedusaBar,Horsforth.Details:www.leedsbookclub.com,[email protected]

Leeds Caledonian SocietyAnnualBurns’DinnerSat26JanatCastleGrove,FarHeadingley.Details&Tickets:2674141

Leeds Combined Arts Book GroupMon7Jan,4pmatHEART,BennettRd.Headingley.Startingnewbook.Allwelcometoregisterasareaderorlisten.£1.Details:www.leedscombinedarts.org.uk

Leeds Combined Arts Poetry & Prose EveningWed16Jan,7.30pmatHEART,BennettRd,Headingley.JonathanEyrehostsfirsthalfonthethemeof‘Disability’.Allwelcometoreadin2ndhalf.Entry£3/£1concessions.

Leeds Hospital AlertSmallgroupofconcernedpeoplecampaigningforpreservationoftheNHS.Upcomingmeetings:Mon21Jan,Mon18Feb.7.30pmatMuirCourt,StMichael’sRd.LS6.Details:BeatriceRogers2785495,[email protected]

Leeds Movie MakersGetmoreoutofyourcamcorder&filmmaking.StainbeckUnitedReformedChurchHall,StainbeckLane(rearentrance),Fri7:30pm.Details:GeorgeWoolley2256444,DoreenWood2782972.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A BUILDING TO BE REGISTERED FOR USE AS A VENUE FOR CIVIL MARRIAGES IN PURSUANCE OF SECTION 26(1)(BB) OF THE MARRIAGE ACT 1949.

I, Gordon Jowett, of 5, Lancaster Way, Scalby, Scarborough YO13 0QH being the applicant, do hereby give notice that application has been made to the Leeds City Council for premises known as: Haley’s Hotel, situated at 6-10 Shire Oak Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DE to be registered for the use as a venue of Civil Marriage in pursuance of Section 26(1)(BB) of the Marriage Act 1949.

The application and accompanying plan of the proposed premises are deposited at the Licensing Office at the Civic Hall and are open for inspection during office hours Monday to Friday. Any objections to this application should be made in writing no later than TWENTY ONE (21) days after the date of this publication to: The Licensing Officer, Leeds City Council, Civic Hall, Leeds LS1 1UR and to the applicant/s.

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Leeds Oxfam Groupmeets1stWedofmonth(9Jan),6.30pmatLeedsCivicHall.Livelygroupcampaignsonissuesofglobaljustice.Allwelcome.Details:www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/,orFacebook

Leeds Photographic Society,theoldestphotographicsocietyintheworld,meetsTues7.30pminStEdmund’sChurchHall,LidgettParkRd,Roundhay,LS8.Visitors&prospectivememberswelcome.Details:2650651,www.lps1852.co.uk

Leeds Skyrack Lions Clubmeets2nd&4thThurs,7.45pmatNewHeadingleyClub,56StMichael’sRd.Headingley.Newmembers&helperswelcome.HelptheneedyofLeeds&createnewfriendships.Details:01943510106,[email protected],www.105c.org.uk/leedsskyrack

Let’s Go LEEDS!Free,volunteerrunsocialgrouporganisingavarietyofeventsinNorthLeeds,citycentre&around.Allages&friendlypeoplewelcome.Details;www.lets-go-leeds.co.uk

Mah JongThurs10am–12noonatRobertCravenMemorialHall.Lively,Chinesegameplayedwithsmalltiles.Happy,friendlygroup.Noexperiencenecessary.1stclassfree.Details:Jenny2300094

Meanwood Men’s Society Mon7Jan:GamesNight,MeanwoodInstitute,7.30pm.Mon21Jan:SupperNight,TheVictoria,Leeds,8pm.Details:Mark2747611,Colin2746316.

Mercury Movie MakersmeetWed,7:30pmatRawdonConservativeClub.Advice,regularfilm&practicalevenings&occasionalevents.Details:2577274,www.mercurymoviemakers.com

North Leeds Model Flying ClubNewmembersverywelcome,experiencedorbeginners.Buildingorflying,plentyoffriendlyadvice.RegularmeetingsatHorsforthorairfieldatAlmscliffCrag.Details:2178348,www.nlmfc.org

Otley & Wharfedale MacMillan Cancer Support Fundraising GroupcoversNWLeeds&meetsmonthlytoplanevents.Lookingfornewmembers.Detailsortobookaspeaker:2613758/01943467299

Royal Park Community Consortiummeetsregularly.Details:Sue07796784018,Paul07962255621,[email protected]

Social Events ClubMeals,pubnights,theatre/film/music,walks,badminton,bookgroup,weekendsaway,holidays&more.Mainlyover30s.Monthlynewmembers’night.Details:08448111025,www.leedsivc.org.uk

Talking Allowed in Leeds(TAIL)ThisbranchofPhilosophyinPubsmeetsmonthlyincentralLeedsonFridayafternoonsfordiscussion.Detailsoftopics,venue&dates:

[email protected]

The Other Bridge ClubFriendlybridgeplayedThurs7.15–10.15pmatRobertCravenMemorialHall,Bramhope.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Sandra01943463332

Trackrod Motor ClubMeets1stTuesofmonth,9.30pmatOldModerniansClub,CookridgeLane.NewMemberswelcome.Details:www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

Weetwood WritersmeetalternateSun10.30am–12.30pm.WeeklyWedcreativewritingworkshops.Newwriterswelcome.Details:Liz07985514331

Wharfedale Speakers Clubmeets1st&3rdWedofeachmonthatCrossGreenCommunityCentre,PoolRd,Otley.Newmemberswelcome.Speakersofallages&backgrounds.Comealong&improveyourspeakingskills.Details:TonyMorris2583507

MUSIC

Amici Singers Friendlymixedvoicechoirwelcomesnewsingers,experiencedornot.Noauditions.RehearsalsThurspmatAdelMethodistChurch.Details:2285932or2671292.

Bell Ringing at St Chad’sThurs7.30–9pmBeginners&experiencedringerswelcome.Details:SimonFuters2300186,[email protected]

Chippendale SingersMixedvoicechoir,meetsWed,7.45–9.30pmMethodistChurch,Boroughgate,Otley.Folksongs,spirituals&sacredworks,songsfromshows.Vacanciesformalesingers(musicreadersessential).Details:[email protected]:JanWilkinson01943461318www.chippendalesingers.co.uk

Leeds Folk Fiddle Group meetsThurs,7.15pmYorkshireCollegeofMusic&Drama,1StMark’sAve,LS2.Violinistsofallages&standardswelcome.Friendlygroup,nopreviousexperiencerequired.English,Scottish&Irishfolkmusic.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Iveta07546459409,[email protected]

Horsforth Leeds City Brass BandAfriendly,communitybrassbandwelcomesnewplayers.Possibleinstrumentloan.Rehearsals:Mon7.30–9.30pmatLeedsTrinityUniversityCollege,BrownberrieLane,Horsforth.Details:HannahRowlands2500208,BettyEmberton2676529

Lawnswood SingersFemalechoir,practicesWed7.30pmHolyTrinityChurch,GreenLane,Cookridge.Goodfemalesingerswelcome.Widerepertoire&friendlypeople!Details:BrendaHawer2671292,www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony ClubMon,7.30pm,Rawdon&GuiseleyConservativeClub,LeedsRd,Rawdon.Malesingerswhocantakeon4-partharmonymostwelcome.Details:01274583989

Leeds Guild of SingersWelcomesnewmembersinallvoicegroups,especiallytenors&basses.Confidentsight-readers.Singingrenaissance&contemporarymusic.RehearsalsTues7.30–9.30pmatLeedsUniversity.Details:[email protected]

Leeds Organ & Keyboard ClubmeetsWed,7–10pmatGuiseleyFactoryWorkers’Club,TownSt.Guiseley.Friendlyenvironment.Listentoorplaytheclub’sRolandAT900c&YamahaTyros3.Guestswelcome.Details:2679865

Leeds People’s Choir Wed7.30–9.30pmatSwarthmoreEducationCentre,2-7WoodhouseSq.LS3.Details:2432210www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

Moor VoicesWedfortnightly,7.30–9pm,OldTetleyHall,Headingley.Informalsinginggroup.Beautifulharmoniesfromaroundtheworld.LedbyAngelaMichel.Noauditions,nosingingalone,noexperienceneeded.Details:2783120,[email protected]

Phoenix Concert BandCommunityconcertbandforplayersofGrade6standard&over.RehearsalsThurs7.30–9.30pmatTheGrammarSchoolatLeeds,TebbRoominmusicdepartment.Tojoinorbookthebandforaconcertvisitwww.phoenixband.co.ukoremail:[email protected]

Players for Pleasureoffersplayingopportunitiestoadultamateurmusicians.Alllevels,beginnerstoadvanced.Allinstruments&allagesover18.Newperformerswelcome.Friendly,informal&supportiveatmosphere.Details:www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

SING! Healing Voices singing groupmeetsTues,2-4pmatSwarthmoreCentreLS31AD.Supportive,non-judgementalspacetosing&havefun.Details:3056621,[email protected]

Society of Recorder Players–meets2nd&4thSatpminBingley&Headingley.Intermediateplayers,allrecorders.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Caroline01943467348

West Riding Opera hasvacanciesforchorusmemberstoparticipateinconcerts&stagedoperaselections.Allvoicerangeswelcome,noaudition.Details:01274595978,[email protected]

The White Rosettes Female barbershop chorus(4-partunaccompaniedharmony),12xnationalchampions,rehearseWed7.30–10pmatMoorlands

School,FoxhillDr,WeetwoodLane,LS165PF.Details:JanSpencer07852210640,[email protected]

Yorkshire Late Starter Strings(YLSS)rehearseSat,10am–12.30pm.Friendly,informalstringorchestramadeupofadultlearnerswhoplayastringedinstrument.Playersofallabilitieswelcome.Specificbeginnersgroupforthoseespeciallynewtoplaying.Details:www.ylss.org

SENIORS

Cookridge Luncheon ClubmeetsWed,12–1.30pmatCookridgeMethodistChurch,TinshillRd.Hotmeal,tea&biscuitsforjust£4.Goodfood&goodcompany.Details:Liz2610675

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Groupmeets1stWedofmonth,1.30pmatPudseyCivicHallLS285TA.Speakerorentertainmentat2pm.Friendship&activitiesforpeopleofretirementage.Daysout,dining,walks,computers,etc.Newmemberswelcome.Details:2585955or2675657

Lunch ClubMons&Weds11am-1.30pm(£4).StainbeckUnitedReformedChurch,StainbeckRd.Meal,friendship,gentleexercise.Transportprovided.Volunteersalwayswelcome.Details:AvrilorBrian2935847,Angela2253766

Luncheon Clubmeets12noonTuesatHeadingleyMethodistChurchHall,ChurchSt.Opentoanyoneover60forfood&friendship.Newmemberswelcome.Twocoursehotmeal£4.Pleaseorderinadvance.Details:2755615,2751592

Men’s Brunch ClubMon28Jan,9.45amatBramhopeMethodistChurch.Agoodhome-cookedbreakfastwithfriends.Allwelcome.

MENA (Meanwood Elders Neighbourhood Action)Localcommunityschemewhichoffersbefriendingservices,exerciseclasses&socialactivities,plusinformation&signpostingtolocalservices.Membershipfreeforover60s.Quarterlynewsletterwithinformationaboutactivities.Details:2785777,[email protected]

OWLS (Older Wiser Local Seniors)providesactivitiesforseniorslivinginHeadingley,Burley,LittleWoodhouse&partsofKirkstall.Membershipfreeto60sorover.Details:3697077,[email protected]

OPAL Coffee AfternoonFri1.30–3.30pmatTheOldPostOffice,10SilkMillDrive,Cookridge.Details:2619103.

St Chad’s Lunch ClubWeds12-1.30pmatStChad’sParishCentre.Tasty2-coursemeal,tea/coffee,biscuits&goodcompanyjust£4.50.OpentoallofretirementagelivinglocallytoStChad’s.Transportprovided.Details:Anne2749917,Claire2752917

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STEP(fortheover60sinWestPark&FarHeadingley)atStAndrew’sChurchHall,ButcherHillLS16.Mon1–3pmafternoontea,cakes&bingo;Tues10–11.30amGentleExercise&acuppa;Thurs10–11.30amcuppa&toastedteacake,followedbyBingo&Brunch11.30am-1pm.Details:2757988,www.stepleeds.org.uk

Sequence Tea DancesMon2–4pm,BramhopeMethodistChurchHall.Everyonewelcome.Refreshments&raffle.Details:Marjorie2679802.

SPIRITUAL

Adel Baptist CongregationSundayservices10.30aminAdelPrimarySchool,Tilelane,LS16.Informalwithmixtureofcontemporary&traditionalsongs.Also,avarietyofdaytime&eveninggroups.Details:2754989

Adel Methodist Church,cornerofHoltLane&GainsboroughAve.SundayServices10.30am.JuniorChurchmeets10.30am

Bramhope Methodist ChurchSundaysServices:10amMorningWorship.PrayerBreakfaston2ndSun8.30am.Alive@9on4thSunday,9am,halfhourinformalworshipforyoungfamilies.families.EveningCommunion4thThurs8pm.MorningCommunion2ndTues.Allwelcome.

Bramhope St Giles Alpha CourseWanttoknowmoreaboutChristianity&themeaningoflife?Details:www.stgilesbramhope.org.uk

Catholic Churches Our Lady of KirkstallparishcoversLeeds16,Horsforth&Kirkstall.Churches:HolyName,OtleyOldRd(2678257);SaintMary’s,BroadgateLane,Horsforth(2582607);TheAssumption,SpenLane.ParishPriest:FrPASmythe,AssistantPriest:FrBKAkpoigbe.www.ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

Christian Meditation GroupMeetseveryotherTues,7.30pmintheChapelatTrinityUniversityCollege,Horsforth.PartofWorldCommunityforChristianMeditation.Allwelcome.Details:2583780,www.christianmeditation.org.uk

Cookridge Methodist Church10.30amMorningWorship.AllageswelcomeExcellentcrèchefacilities&refreshmentsafterwards.1stSunofmonth:FamilyParadeService-informal,friendlyworshipforallages.

DharmaMind Meditation&DiscussionThurs7–9pmatTheYogaSpace,Meanwood.Sidedoor,upstairs.Suitableforall.Suggesteddonation£3.Details:Tom7702565336,[email protected],www.dharmamind.net

Evening Meditation ClassesHalf-daycourseofguidanceforstarting,improving&makingthemostofregularmeditationpractice.Suitableforthosenewtomeditation&thosewishingtoimprove.£10,includingrefreshments.Details:2658164,www.meditationinleeds.org

Fourth Way Philosophy & Meditation Group“Prepareyourselftoplayaroleexteriorly&interiorlynottoidentifyyourself”(G.I.Gurdjieff).MeetingsinLeeds&Otley.Details:07814951231,[email protected]

Free Group MeditationSun7-8pm(ex3rdSun:6.30-7.30pm).Experiencepeace&calmwithguidedmeditations.BrahmaKumaris,WestPark.Details:2757727,[email protected],www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

FREE Raja Yoga Meditation CourseStartingMon7Jan,7.30–9pmforeightweeks.Bookingrequired.Details:2757727,[email protected],www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

Hare Krishna ProgrammeTues7–8.30pmatCardiganCentre,145CardiganRd.LS6.MantraMeditation,KirtanaYoga,EnchantingMusic,EcstaticDancing,DiscoursesonBhagavadGita&GreatVegetarianFood.Allwelcome.Free.Details:07726688778,[email protected]

Headingley St.Columba’s(70HeadingleyLane,dooratback)invitesyoutoworshipwiththemovertheChristmasSeason.Sundayservices10.45am.Everybodywelcome.Details:www.headingley-urc.co.uk

Holy Trinity MeanwoodSun8.30amSaidHolyCommunion(callorseewebsiteforvenue);10amSungEucharist;11.30amGather(relaxedcafestyle).2ndWeds10amHolyCommunion.AllWelcome.Details:2757885,www.holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk

Horsforth Churches Together9Jan:AGM,7.30pmStMargaret’sParishCentre.18–25Jan:WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity.20Jan:PulpitExchange+UnitedService6pm.24Jan:prayers&breakfast6.30amStJamesParishCentre,&soupinGroveMethodist12.30pm.TaizeService6pm27JanGroveMethodist.Details:2583521,[email protected]

Learn to meditateFWBOLeedsBuddhistCentre.Contemporaryapproachtomeditation,mindfulness&theBuddhisttradition.Alsoclassesinyoga&bodywork,chronicpain&stressmanagement.Details:2445256,www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org

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Leeds Reformed Baptist ChurchmeetsforSundayservices(10:30am&6pm).Manyotheractivitiesthroughtheweekat20CottageRd,incl.pre-school,children’sclubs,toddlers&variousothergroups.Details:2758996,www.leedsrbc.org

Meanwood Methodist ChurchMondayFellowshipMeetingsheldfortnightly,2pminTheSchoolroom.Variedprogramme,interestingspeakers.Warmwelcome.Details:MarjorieHopwood2756913

Meanwood Valley Baptist Church meetsatMeanwoodCommunityCentre,StainbeckAve.Sundayservice11am,coffee10.30am.Details:2757215,www.mvbc.org.uk

Our Lady of Lourdes Church130CardiganRd,LS6SundayMass8.45am;FriHolyHourwithMass7pm.Details:2259751www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

Quaker Meeting for Worship&Children’sMeetingSun10.45amQuakerMeetingHouse,188WoodhouseLane,LS2www.

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South Parade Baptist Church,NorthLane,Headingley.LivelyserviceseverySunday10.30am(+JuniorChurch)&6.30pm.Allwelcome.

St Augustine’s Church(Wrangthorn),HydeParkCorner10.30amserviceseverySunday.1st,2nd&4thSundaysHolyCommunion,3rdSundayshorterfamilyservice.6.30pmeveningservice.AllWelcome.

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St Luke’s Lutheran ChurchAlmaRd,Headingley.OpenforworshipSun10.30am,followedbyrefreshments.Allwelcome.OpenDaySat30June10am.

St Michael & All Angels Headingley Parish ChurchServicetimes:Wed10.30amCommunionService;Thurs8amCommunionService;2nd&4thSunofmonth8amCommunionService;SunParishCommunion10am;CommunionService12.30pm;Evensong6.30pm.Allwelcome.Details:www.st-michaels-headingley.org.uk

St Urban’s Catholic ChurchGroveLane,LS6.Masstimes:Sun10.30am;Mon–Fri9.15am;TuesMassRosaryBenediction7pm;Sat11amExpositionoftheBlessedSacrament,12noonMass,6pm(SunVigil).Details:2259751www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

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Crohn’s & Colitis UKSupportforpeoplewithInflammatoryBowelDisease(IBD)&theirfamiliesinNorth&WestYorkshire.Regularmeetings.Details:08451306809,[email protected],www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds

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Headingley Mindfulness GroupMeet2ndMon,7–9pm,inasecularsetting.Supportgroupwelcomingpeopleinterestedinmindfulnessmeditationpracticeforstressreduction(MBSR).Warmwelcome.Details:Dot2745167

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Café Scientifique Headingley8Jan.DaveHaskinspresents‘NewGenerationTransport(NGT):Movingforwardwiththetrolleybusproposals’.7.45pmatNewHeadingleyClub,56StMichael’sRd.Details:[email protected]

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Royal Meteorological SocietyMonthlyinformalpublictalksonallaspectsofweather&climateatSchoolofEarth&Environment,UniversityofLeeds.20Feb,7pm:‘CalderdaleFloods2012-ALackofSufficientRain?’Free&opentoall.Details:[email protected],http://tinyurl.com/rmetsyc

Yorkshire Archaeological SocietySat12Jan:Lectureon‘BeckettStreetCemetery’byAlanPugh.Sat9Feb:‘LettersfromAmerica-fromearlymigrants’byMichaelHopkinson.11amat23,ClarendonRoad,Leeds.Freedrop-insessionsTues2–4pmforthoseneedinghelpwithfamilyhistoryresearch.Details:MrsJ.Butler2639540

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Horsforth WImeets3rdMonofthemonthatStJames’sParishCentre,LowLane,7.30pm.Interestingspeakers.Visitorswelcome.Details:

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Meanwood WImeetsTues15Jan,7.30pmatMeanwoodInstitute,GreenRd–allwelcome.

Methodist Women’s Luncheon Club (Leeds&District)WelcomesnewmemberstotheirmonthlymeetingsatDevonshireHall,Headingleyon2ndWedofeachmonth.Goodfood&excellentspeakers!Details:Shirley2579381.

Muslimah Mums’ GroupAhubofsisterliness.Details:[email protected]

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Soroptimist InternationalMeet2ndMon,7pmatWeetwoodHall.Allladieswelcome.Details:www.sigbi.org/leeds

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The Tuesday Club-Ladies’LunchGroupDevonshireHall,CumberlandRoad,Headingley,lastTuesofmonth.Lunchat12.30pm,followedbytalk.Details:[email protected]

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White Rose Ladies Speakers Clubmeets2nd&4thMondaysatFarsleyLibrary,OldRd,FarsleyLS28.Afriendlyenvironmentinwhichtoimproveyourspeakingskills.Details:StephanieHanson2550824,[email protected]

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Associationmeets2ndThurseachmonth,1.30pmatRobertCravenMemorialHall,Bramhope.Newmemberswelcome.

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Adel & Ireland Wood Community AssociationinvitescommunitygroupstobecomemembersoftheCommunityCentre&usethefacilitiesfortheiractivities.EquipmentforMums&Totsgroupavailable.Details:2939596.

Beechtree Steiner Parent & Child GroupsWelcoming&supportiveenvironmentforbabies,toddlers,parents/carers.Imaginativeplay,bakingorseasonalcrafts,shared

snack,songs,puppetstory.GroupsMon–FriamOldTetleyHall,Headingley&TuesamStainbeckCommunityHall,ChapelAllerton.Details:2690262,[email protected]

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary WestwoodLane,LS16.Visitorswelcome10am–2.45pm.Freeadmission.Donationswelcome.Details:2614344Forevents&ponydaysvisitwww.hopepastures.org

Horsforth Civic Society Public Meeting Tues8Jan,7.30pminParishCentreadjacenttoSt.Margaret’sChurch,Horsforth.MartinS.Walkerwillspeakabout‘GreatHouses,CastlesandGardens’-AlookatfiveofYorkshire’sfavouritevisitorattractionsthroughtheeyesofaHorticulturist&GardenAdviser.

Kidz in Kampz Community Shopinvitesdonationsofclothes,shoes,bric-a-brac,jewellery,unwantedgifts,books,DVDs&CDsetc.ThecharitysupportschildrenincampsforstatelesspeopleclosetoBurmeseborders.PleasedropoffatshopatHoltParkShoppingCentre,orcall2676800tocollect.

Leeds Lieder+Wed23Jan,7–9pm,RobertTebbRoom,GrammarSchoolatLeeds,HarrogateRd,LS178GS.Informallecture-recitalwithSouthAfricanpianist&coachNicodeVilliers&OperaNorthguestartistRebeccaAfonwy-JonesperformingsongsbyFauré,Debussy,Poulenc&others.Tickets£5/£6.Details:2346956,[email protected]

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