north leeds life magazine january 2012

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HEART CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR WHAT’S ON AT THE

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06 HEART Celebrates One Hell of a First Year Wecatchupwiththeteamandreviewthesuccessesoftheirfirstyear

12 A New Year Message from Greg Mulholland OurMPshareshisthoughtson2011andwishesfor2012

16 They Lived in Leeds – Jane Marshall AlookatthelifeofDorothyWordsworth’slifelongfriend

30 Leeds Art Gallery Hosts Northern Arts Prize Exhibition Worksfromthefourshortlistedartistsondisplay

32 Ross Raisin to Headline Fifth Headingley LitFest PlansforanotherexcitingLitFestareinfullswing

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24How to Stick to that Healthier Lifestyle ResolutionTop tips from Jaret Rose on how to make the most of your resolutions

36What’s on at The Playhouse? An excited look at what can be expected in 2012


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Dear Readers, As the January magazines go out you will probably be dashing about picking up those last minute essentials and gifts, meeting up with friends for that seasonal drink, and putting the finishing touches to your Christmas tree. Don’t worry – it will soon be over and you’ll have time to sit back quietly and read your North Leeds Life magazine!

Once again we have lots of good news stories for you. HEART celebrates its first successful year; Headingley LitFest is gearing up for its fifth year; and Jaret Rose gives you some tips on how to stick to your New Year fitness resolution.

West Yorkshire Playhouse launches its 2012 programme, which sounds absolutely fabulous, and more brilliant people in our area are picking up prizes. Read our review of Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ in Sound & Vision – it definitely sounds like one for the holidays. And, check out the Community Notices – you could find the perfect club, talk or activity to get your New Year off to a great start.

In between all of this, don’t forget to let us know of any interesting news and events for February. The deadline is 4th January for editorial and 6th January for advertising.

We wish you all a fantastic New Year! Let’s beat the doom and gloom merchants – support local business and keep smiling!

Kind regards

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HEART CELEBRATES ONE HELL OF A FIRST YEAR!

Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre(HEART) celebrates its first anniversary withadayoffunonSaturday21stJanuary.Localresidents,usersandsupportersareallinvitedtoanall-dayeventpackedwithactivities,plusapartyintheevening.

HEART’s first year has been a rollercoaster,with a huge range of activities and not afew emergencies! There have been namingceremonies, wakes, birthday parties,community meetings, music workshops,gigs,localelectionvotingandbabyyoga,andtheyarelookingforwardtohostingtheirfirstwedding!

In June, HEART took over the running ofHEARTCafé,whichhashadfabulousreviews.More and more people are discovering itsdelights – including yummy cakes, salads,soups, sandwiches and light bites, as wellas itsmoresubstantialmeals.TheCafehasbecomeagreatmeetingplace–you’lloftenfindameetinginonecorner,agroupofyoungparentswithbabiesinanother,andnumerousfriendsjustcatchingupwitheachother.

The Conference Suite has been busy, withbookings from the likes of Yorkshire Water,HM Prisons and Leeds NHS. And, Pulse(HEART’sflexibleco-workingspace)nowhas35members,withpackages startingat just£25amonth.

Events at HEART have also been popularwith numerous concerts, choirs, plays, jazzgigs,quizzes,andpoetry readingsattractinglarge audiences. Just one of the highlightswas David Greed, leader of Opera North’sorchestra,playingwithfriendsandfamily.

SeveralartistshaveexhibitedatHEART.“WehavealsohadourfirstexhibitionfromGSCEandALevelstudentsatLawnswoodSchool”,said board member, Jane Williams, whocoordinatestheartexhibitions.“Thiswasthefirstofwhatwehopewillbecomeanannualevent for local schools – giving local youngpeople the opportunity to showcase theirtalentstoawideraudience.”

“It’sbeenabusyyearandwehavealllearntalotaboutrunningsuchawonderfullycomplexcentre!WehopetoseemanylocalpeopleatHEARTon21stJanuarytohelpuscelebrate.And, we look forward to welcoming them to

HEARTformanyyearstocome!”saidLesleyJeffries,Chair,HEARTBoard

HEARThasquicklysettled inat theheartofthe community and it relishes the prospectof welcoming more groups and hostingmore events in the coming year. For furtherinformation on all aspects of HEART [email protected]

HEART is the brainchild of HeadingleyDevelopment Trust (HDT) – an organisation,made up of concerned local residents andsmall businesses, formed with the aim ofpromoting and developing a sustainablecommunity inHeadingley.CurrentlyHDThasover 906 members and runs a number ofprojects in the area, including: HeadingleyFarmersMarket,HeadingleyHomes,PigandFowlCo-ops,CafeScientifique.www.headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that all editorial, advertising and directory listings are accurate, the publisher is not liable for any errors, omissions, statements or opinions provided. The publishers accept no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine.

Atam Verdi HEART board member; Richard Norton, Chair HDT; Jane Williams, HDT board member; Natalie Flint, HEART Development Manager; Lesley Jeffries, Chair of HEART; Mark Taylor, Centre Manager; and Kim Johnston, Development Manager HDT

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Care for Older People at Home: The Real Reason for the ProblemsManypeoplewillberightlyconcernedby the findings of a recent nationalreport on the care of older people athome.Thisfound‘systematicfailure’incouncil-fundedcaredeliveredbyhomecarestaff,withstoriesofcarersfailingtotreatpeoplewithdignity,andlackingtimetodotheirjobproperly.

Why is this happening? One majorreason, which the report apparentlydidnotdealwith,isthatmanycouncilshave outsourced their home careservice to private companies. Thisprocess is by its nature very likely toproduce poorer care: companies aretempted to cut costs both in order towincontractsandtomakeaprofit.Thismeans that the amount which theycan spend on training and on goodmanagementisseverelylimited.

In Leeds, we are very fortunate tohave a council which still believes inproviding some home care directly,and thus inputtingpublicmoney intogood training and management forcare staff rather than into profits forprivatecompanies.Theresultisafirst-class service where older people aretreated with dignity and humanity bycarers who are very well trained andprofessional.

Itisimportantthatthededicatedworkofcarerssuchas these is recognisedand applaudedandbalancedagainstthe more negative findings of thenationalreport.

However, Leeds City Council, likeothers, is under pressure to privatiseits homecare service, parts ofwhichhave already been handed over toprivatecompanies.Weneedtokeepacloseeyeonthesedevelopments,andtell our Councillors that nothing butthebestinhomecarewilldoforolderpeopleinourcity.

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Leeds Caledonians – Still Celebrating All Things Scottish

Caledonia is the Latin term forScotland,ormorepreciselythelandaboveHadrian’sWall,andispossiblyderived from the term Caledonii,thenameofa largePictishtribe. InmodernusageitisapoeticnameforScotlandfrequentlyappliedtosocialclubs or societies to celebrate allthings Scottish. Such organisationsare also known as St Andrew’sSocieties,withthetwotermsusedinequalmeasure.

From the 16th century onwards,Scots as a race emigrated far andwidethroughouttheworldandthesesocieties were formed to promotean interest in Scotland and offera nostalgic connection to the ‘OldCountry’formigrantScotswhowereunlikelytosetfoot inthehomelandagain. The New York St Andrew’sSociety, forexample,was formed in1756. Closer to home CaledonianSocietiessuchasthoseinSheffield(1822), York, Wakefield and Leeds(1894) were formed during the19thcentury.Althoughthesehadasocialfunction,theywereformedbyprofessionalgroupssuchasdoctors,engineers, bankers and insuranceagentswith theprimarypurposeofhelping migrant Scottish workerssettlesouthof‘theborder’.

The Leeds society had threeobjectives: the creation of abenevolentfundtoaffordassistancewhenrequired,especiallyinprovidingfor theupbringingandeducationofthechildrenofdeceasedmembers;to provide good fellowship amongScotsmen living in Leeds; and topromotethereadingandstudyoftheworks of Scottish authors and holdconcerts,readingsanddebates.

These original objectives havelong since vanished. However, thesocial aspectof LeedsCaledonianscontinues with highlights includingtheStAndrew’sDinner/DanceinlateNovember, and the Burns’ Dinnercelebratingthebirthofournationalbardon theSaturday closest tohisbirthday–25th January. Thesearestillextremelyenjoyableevenings.

So, all renegade Scots and theirfriends, joinus for the2012Burns’DinneratCastleGroveonSaturday28th January. Tickets £25 perperson from Dr Sheila Hamilton,01132674141.

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The society was founded in 1971 to challenge the CityCouncil’s identification of over 60 dwellings as unfit. TheCouncil also had plans to build a school onCottageRoad,whichthreatenedmajordemolition.Thankstolocalresidentsatthattime,aConservationareawasformedin1972andFarHeadingleywasrecognisedasanareaofspecialarchitecturalor historic interest. Improvement grantsmeant that all butthree of the buildings originally identified were saved andbroughtuptostandard.

FHVShasproducedtheNeighbourhoodDesignStatementforFarHeadingley,WeetwoodandWestPark,whichiscurrentlybeingupdated.Ithasinitiatedvariousgardeningprojects,ishelpingtheCommunityOrchardgrouptomaintainthegardenaround the War memorial at St Chad’s, and is currentlychallengingsomeoftheplansfortheoldTetleyHallsite.

The society also instigated Classic Films at Cottage RoadCinema,whichcelebratesitscentenaryin2012andvariouseventsareplannedtomarktheoccasion.TheirannualWineWalk, which is their main fundraising exercise, is lookedforwardtowitheageranticipationeveryyear!


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Arrests made in connection with robberies

Likemany residents Iwas shocked tohear of the recentspateofrobberiesintheWoodhousearea.Therehavebeenanumberofassaultsandrobberies in thearea in recentweeks but things came to a head on Wednesday 23rdNovember when ten people were assaulted and robbedwithinthespaceofhalfanhour.

The police moved quickly to clarify that there was noevidenceofstudentsbeingtargetedinparticular,althoughtheydidmakeupmostofthevictims.Thiswasawelcomemoveasrumourswerespringingupthattheperpetratorsweredeliberatelyseekingoutstudents.I’dliketothankthepoliceforputtingonextrapatrolsoftheareawhichhelpedtoreassurelocalresidents.

Itwasverygoodnews thatsixarrestsweremadeon theFriday.Hopefullytherewillbenorepeatoftheseincidentsandtheperpetratorswillbesuccessfullyprosecuted.

Bulb planting in Ash Road

IwasverypleasedtohelpoutwithAshRoadAreaResidentsAssociation’s (ARARA)excellentefforts tobrightenup theareabyplantingbulbsingardensinthearea.

A lot of credit must go to Nilesh Chohan of ARARA whosecured funding from15 local landlords to pay for bulbsandplanters.Studentsandlongtermresidentsplantedthebulbs in37properties in thearea.Localbusinessesalsocontributed to the scheme by offering discounts for thebulbs,gravelandplanters.

Thisisagreatexampleofacommunityworkingtogetherforthebenefitofthearea.ARARAdidagreatjobofchannellingthegenerosityoflandlords,businessesandresidentstodosomethingthatwillreallybenefitthecommunity.

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day, which marks the liberation ofAuschwitz-Birkenhauon27thJanuary1945,takesplaceonSunday29thJanuary,1.30pmatLeedsTownHall.

The event is hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds and willincludespeakers,artwork,musicandperformances.Agroupof youngpeople fromEast LeedsFM recentlymetupwithaHolocaustsurvivorandarecreatingaperformancebasedaroundthetheme‘SpeakUpSpeakOut’.HolocaustMemorialDaybrings togetherdifferentcommunitiesand remindsushow important it is thatpeoplearewilling tospeakout forthosewithoutavoice.

TheLordMayorwilllightacandletocommemorateallthosewhohavebeenaffectedbytheHolocaustandmorerecentgenocidessuchasthoseinCambodia,Bosnia,RwandaandDarfur.

The event, coordinatedby theArts andRegenerationUnit,LeedsCityCouncil,isfreeandeveryoneiswelcome.

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Therehasbeenalotofconcernoveranastonishingletterwritten by a young criminal who burgled a house in theStainburns.Aspartofhispunishmenthewasaskedtowritealetterofapologytohisvictims,expressingremorseforhisactions.Unfortunately the letterhewrotewasa longwayfromanapology. In fact, itmockedhisvictimsfor leavingwindowsunlockedandlivinginasupposedlyhighriskarea.

This causedoutragewhen it appeared in the local press(withpoliceandthevictims’permission).Firstly,todescribetheStainburnsasa ‘highriskburglaryarea’ isridiculous.The police admit that the areawith the highest levels of‘walkin’burglariesis inHeadingley,notMoortown.That’snot to say that people shouldn’t take care, securing yourpropertyshouldbeapriorityforeveryone.

It’s also important to note that, whilst this youngman isclearly uncaring and selfish, idiotically takes pride in hiscrimesandisapparentlydeterminedtodoasmuchharmaspossibletosociety,heisnottypicalofeveryonewhofallsfoulofthelaw.Inhiscase‘restorativejustice’isclearlynotgoing towork,heneeds time to consider thestupidityofhis actionsat someconsiderable length. Peoplewhoaredetermined to harm society should expect appropriatesentences.

However, dealing with crime, in particular trying to stopreoffending, requires a range of tools – locking peopleup when necessary, but also using restorative justice,when criminals show some understanding and remorse,regarding their actions. Certain people respond to this,andifrestorativejusticecanstopalifeofcrimeitdoesallofusagreatservice.One idiotshouldnotblindus to itspossibilities.

Mark Harris0113 247 4580 / 07949123723 [email protected]

On the Bright Side Calendar Raises Funds for The HavenOn the Bright Side recently raised over £2,350 for TheHaven in Yorkshire, which provides care and support forwomenwithbreastcancerandtheirfamilies.

On the Bright Side is a photography project celebratingwomenwhoare thriving followingbreastcancer,with theprimaryaimofgivinghopeandinspirationtothoseintheearly stages of diagnosis and treatment and to educateabout the success of reconstructive surgery. The projectfeatures nude and semi nude photographs, highlightingapositiveviewofbodiesoftenperceivedtobedamaged.Thephotographs,byaward-winningphotographerAmandaCrowther, are accompanied by each woman’s personalstory.

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AsDecemberdrawstoaclose,it’shardtobelievejusthowmuchhashappenedin2011.Despite thedifficult situationwe find ourselves in nationally, therehas beenmuch to celebrate in Leedsoverthepast12months.

Havingwitnessed thegoodworkdoneintheconstituencybycharitieslikeSueRyderCare,whichrunstheWheatfieldsHospice, I have been concerned thathealth charities are losing hundredsof thousands of pounds by having topayVATongoods,servicesandstaffingcosts–sumswhichtheNHScanclaimback. I have questioned TreasuryMinisters, and I continue to push thiscause because such charities couldreachsomuch further if this financialbarriernolongerexisted.

Leeds North West has had reason tocelebrate this year. Iwas delightedbythe launch of Headingley Enterpriseand Art Centre (HEART) in January,finding new life for an old schooland providing a venue for arts andenterprise cultivation. In July, I washonoured to reopen Dagmar Wood,

Headingley’s ‘best kept secret’. TheperformancethereofMuchAdoAboutNothingreallydemonstratedourarea’stheatricaltalent.And,I’msurewewereall delighted when it was announcedin October that the extra money forschools from the Pupil Premium fundwasmore than expected – £607,000forourconstituency’sschools.

Nationally and locally, it has beena mixed time for pubs. As Chair ofthe All-Party Parliamentary Save thePub Group, I have been fighting tostrengthen the position of our localpubs and landlords.While the loss ofTetley’sbrewerywasablowforthecity,we were able to celebrate seven newbreweriesproducinggreatbeerhereinLeeds.Ourproudhistoryofbrewingwasonce again recognised in Septemberwhen West Yorkshire was named thetopbrewingcountyinthecountry.

I may be biased – being not only afan but also now Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Rugby LeagueGroup – but the Rhinos’ becomingSuper League Champions for the fifth

time was magnificent. It was hardlysurprising when it was announced amonth later that Headingley will hosttwo 2013 Rugby League World Cupgames, just as the nation preparesto host the Olympics and the WorldAthleticsChampionships.

Leeds upholds its proud sportingtraditions.Thisstartswithourchildren,anditwasaparticularpleasureformetokickofftheLeedsLovesRugby2011tag rugby tournament, culminating inashowcase tournamentatHeadingleybetween up-and-coming players fromlocalschools. InFebruary, Ihailed theannouncement that Leeds Athleticswouldnotbeforcedfromtheirtrainingfacilities,andwelcomedthecontinuednurturing of both athletics andgymnasticsinthecity.Ihavenodoubtwhatsoever that when the OlympicTorch visits Headingley in June, thesightof therelay,andtheGamesthatwillfollow,willinspireanewgeneration.

Leeds is bursting with talent andpotential,andthishasbeenrecognisedwith investment throughout the year.GrantsfromtheRegionalGrowthFundinAprilandtheGrowingPlacesFundinNovemberwillcreatethousandsofjobs,and despite the difficult challengeswhichfaceournation’seconomy,weinLeedshaveperhapsmorereasonthanmosttobeoptimisticfor2012.

Over Christmas and theNew Year,wehave the chance to focus on thosethingsandpeoplethatreallymattertous.Likemanyofyou,Iwillbespendingthis time with my wife and children,but we must always try to think ofthose less fortunate. Many peopleare experiencing uncertainty in thesetimes, but there are always thoseworseoffandwhowecouldbehelping.Perhapsthatcanbeathoughttocarrywithusintothecomingtwelvemonths–forwhichIwishyoualltheverybest.

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Ovenu, the UK’s largest ovenvaletingcompany,reportedarecordlevelofbookingsinthelastquarteroftheyear,tothepointwheretheywereunabletomeetdemand!

Both existing and potential clientswhohadleft it toolatetosecureabooking,wereleftwiththedauntingprospect of having to clean theoven themselves, before the rushof friendsandrelationsarriving forChristmas.

Richard Greenwood, owner ofOvenu in West Yorkshire, quicklysuggested that with the Christmascelebrations and the ovenworkingovertime, wouldn’t it be better toleave it until after the festivities?“Luckily”, Richard told us, “theysawthesenseinmyargumentandwe are looking forward to a busyJanuaryandFebruary!”

Ovenu has built up a greatreputationinnorthLeedsinrecentyearsonthestrengthofbeingableto bring even the dirtiest of ovensbacktoasuperblevelofcleanliness.Particularly where ovens are lessthan five years old, irrespectiveof how dirty theymay be, the endresult will have the oven lookingclosetoshowroomstandard.

Ovenudealswithalltypesofovens– from built-in single and doubleovens, to their specialist area ofranges and AGAs. “The beauty ofthis business”, said Richard, “isthat once people have seen theend result, the majority will re-book within twelve months, andrecommend the service to family,friendsandneighbours.”

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orothy left Halifax when she was fifteen, after the death of her father, who had left his affairs in chaos and debt. After

living with her grandparents and then her uncle she was finally reunited with her brother William in 1794 when she was 23. She was to remain with him all her life, busy caring for his children, her nieces and nephews, but never marrying. She began to write to her ‘dear dear Jane’ straight after her departure from Halifax, her letters full of her personal and family worries, but with more youthful frivolous moments – ‘So you have got high-heeled shoes, I do not think of having them yet..’ Her letters reflect her personality – spontaneous, warm, sensitive, and open. Alongside ‘the secrets of my heart’, she told Jane about her life with William, then winning a reputation as a poet, asked her views on his poems, described their move to Dove Cottage (later to Allen Bank and Rydal Mount) and talked about their circle of friends: Coleridge, de Quincey, Southey.

Jane’s life was very different. In 1795, she married John Marshall, a flax ‘millocrat’ from Leeds who had inherited a drapery business from his father and built it into a massive money-spinning enterprise. She had probably known him from youth: he went to school near Halifax, he shared her father’s business interests, both families were Unitarians. She

invited Dorothy to the wedding, and the couple spent their honeymoon in the Lake District. They lived in Leeds, first in Meadow Lane, then from 1805 in Headingley, renting the New Grange mansion (now Beckett Park) and then buying nearby Headingley House (demolished c1912) which they extended to house their growing family of twelve children, numerous visitors and a retinue of servants.

ane, alongside her many pregnancies, had to manage a vast household, with a house in London too. She and Dorothy continued to write; there were visits from Dorothy

and William Wordsworth to New Grange and by the Marshalls to the Lakes. They exchanged books, and John advised William on landscape planting. When the Marshalls decided to look for an estate in the Lakes as their second home, they consulted Dorothy and William. They finally bought an estate called Hallsteads, overlooking Ullswater. Their house still stands, with magnificent views over the lake and mountains, now used as an Outward Bound centre.

Three of Jane’s five sisters never married, and after their parents’ death, lived with the family in Headingley. John Marshall later bought a house near Hallsteads for them. He and several of his sons bought further large estates in the Lakes, much of which now belongs to the National Trust; there are many examples of their benefaction and patronage all around the area. When John Marshall withdrew from active involvement in the business in the 1830s they spent most of their time at Hallsteads, not far from the Wordsworths – they wrote and visited each other regularly until John Marshall’s death in 1845 and Jane’s two years later.

orothy’s letters and journals have provided those who love Wordsworth’s poetry and the Lakes with a unique

insight into the Wordsworths’ world, and her writing is a delight in itself, imbued with her particular spirit. She wrote to many people, but her letters to her childhood friend Jane give us an intimate view of her, particularly in youth. Jane saved them all, and thanks to her they survive today. Her own letters have gone.

THEY LIVED IN LEEDSJane Marshall, nee Pollard (1770-1847)

Lifelong friend of Dorothy Wordsworth (1771-1855), William Wordsworth’s sister


Jane Pollard was born in 1770 in Halifax, the fifth of the six daughters of William Pollard, a prosperous cloth merchant who lived in fine style in Ovenden Hall. When she was six, she made friends at school with a newly-arrived girl of her own age, Dorothy Wordsworth. Dorothy’s mother had died suddenly a few months earlier; her father was often absent on business, and so Dorothy had been sent away from Cockermouth to live with her Halifax aunt, Elizabeth Threlkeld (later Mrs Rawson). Having lost her mother, she was now also separated from her four beloved brothers. While she settled happily enough with her aunt, she missed her family painfully, particularly her adored brother William. Jane’s affection and the warmth of her home were a consolation, and Dorothy was to remember her nine years in Halifax as among her happiest. She and Jane shared the special intimacy of growing up together, through their childhood into their teens.

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Theworkof theshortlistedartistsfor the fifth annual Northern ArtPrize will be on display at LeedsArtGalleryuntil19February2012.Theexhibitionbringstogetherfourverydifferentartists,eachhopingtowinthisprestigiousaward.

Liadin Cooke is known for herdelicate watercolours andsculptures. For the Northern ArtPrize shepresentsabodyof newwork, using materials includingwax,brassandclay.

Leo Fitzmaurice is known for hiswitty installations and sculptures.His works for the exhibitionincludes a digital slide show andinstallations of existing artworksrepresentedinnewarrangements.

James Hugonin is showingfour oil and wax paintings withUntitled (XVII) and Untitled (XVIII)each measuring a commanding170.8cm x 152.6cm, togetherwith two Binary Rhythm paintings(189.5cm x 169.0cm) and twosmallcolourstudies.

Richard Rigg reworks everydayobjects and materials to presentthem in a new or slightly alteredwaytochangetheiruseorhighlighttheir differences. Several of hissculpturalpieceswill be featured,including‘TwoWritingDesks,FalseDrawer’.

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MartynBedford’novel,Flip,hisfirstnovelaimedatateenageaudience, is oneof four titlesnamedby the judges in thechildren’sbookscategoryoftheprestigiousaward,formerlyknownastheWhitbread,whichcarriesatotalprizefundof£55,000.

Fliphasnowbeenshortorlong-listedforsevenawards,mostnotablytheCarnegieMedal–thehighesthonourinchildren’sfiction–andtheRedHouseChildren’sBookAwards,inwhichit is a Pick of the Year. It is also in contention for the UKLiteracyAssociationAward,aswellasthreeregionalprizesrun by local authority library services in Calderdale, EssexandAngus.

“TheCostashort-listingistheicingonthecake”,saidMartyn.“GiventhatFlipismyfirstnovelforateenagereadership,Iwasdelightedjusttogetapublishingdeal–Ineverdreamtitwouldappearontheradarofthejudgesofevenoneprize,letaloneseven!”

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The fifth Headingley LitFest will takeplace from 12th – 25th March, in asuburb which has beenwell-endowedwith literary talent for more than acentury.

Established in 2008, and organisedby a dedicated band of volunteers,theLitFesthasgrown inbothprestigeand in thesheervolumeofevents. Inits brief history it has included suchheadliners as Dame Beryl Bainbridge(2009), David Peace (2010) and BenOkri (2011)alongwithaconsiderablenumber of local writers, bothestablishedandnew.

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Hissecondnovel,Waterline,aboutanelderlyman originating fromGlasgow,wasrecentlyserializedonBBCRadio4.ItwasdescribedbyareviewerforTheScotsman as “A poignant, shocking,wry,shaming,yetprofoundlygenerous,and cunningly crafted classic ... Ifyou’re looking for the definitive novelfor our times, this is the strongestcandidateI’vereadforages.”

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WhatayearithasbeenforTheWestYorkshire Playhouse! With Anniestill ringing inmyears,and fantasticmemories of shows like The Go-Between, Tim Pigott-Smith’s KingLear, DV8 Theatre’s Can We TalkAboutThis,BobtheManontheMoonandmuchmore,nowwehave2012tolookforwardto!

The Playhouse recently announcedits line-up and we are in for moretreats. Inspiredby theOlympics,andbelieving that art and shared liveexperiencecanliftthenation’sspirits,theSpring/Summerseasonispackedwithclassicdrama,newworkandaneclecticmixoftouringshows.

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Plus, following last year’s success,there’sTransform’12–acelebratory,anarchic and playful programme ofwork by theatre makers from WestYorkshire and beyond; Furnace –the Playhouse’s programme fordevelopingnew,ambitiousprojectsforadventurousaudiences;andtheNewWriting Seasonwhich seeks to openup conversations between writers,industryinsidersandaudiences.

Touringproductionsincludearaucousinterpretation of Love’s Labour Lostby Barrie Rutter; Danse, featuringPhoenix Dance, and Sadler’s Wells;children’stheatre,includingSwallowsand Amazons and The Owl and thePussycat;andplentyofcomedy.

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Anaspiringscreenwriter’snightmareroadtriphadadreamendingwhenit earned him an award for BestScreenplay at the New OrleansHorrorFilmFestival2011.

Alex Bulpitt, from Sheffield,graduated this year from LeedsTrinityUniversityCollegewithaBAinFilmStudies,andsaystheawardhasgivenarealboosttohisambitionofworkingasascreenwriter.

HisscreenplayHiddenDevilsfollowsfourmenwhosedreamsofstardomare forgottenwhenadrive throughthe lonesome Nevada Desertdescends into a primitive fight forsurvival.

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Escape: CYTCHALLENGING, DIFFERENT THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Escape: Contemporary Youth Theatre(CYT)createsoriginalproductionswithandforyoungpeople,inadramaticallydifferent way that is challenging andfun.

Youth theatre increases confidenceandsocialskills.AtEscape:CYT,youngpeople work alongside professionaltheatreactorsanddirectors todevisethe shows and members really enjoyhavingcontroloverthework.Overthepastfouryears,Escapehaslearntthatboth members and audiences enjoy

itmorewhen they think of the youngpeopleasartistsintheirownright.

Escape:CYTcurrentlyrunstwoDramaClubs during term time at the DramaStudio at City of Leeds School, nearHyde Park: Monday Drama Club 6 –8pm, ages 9 – 12 (£125 per term);TuesdayYouthTheatre6–9pm,ages13–19(£140perterm).

The Drama Club is currently workingtowards a performance based onthe classic poem ‘The Night Before

Christmas’ by Clement Clarke Moore.TheYouthTheatreisintheearlystagesofdevisingashowwithaworkingtitleof ‘Tales ofmy Idiocy’ which they willperforminlateMarch.

Escape: CYT is a not-for-profit theatrecompany. They are always keen tohear from people who would like tobe involved. For further informationcontact Simon on [email protected],07817649699, orvisitwww.escapecyt.co.uk


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Thanks to Roundhay Rotary Club,childrenatTalbotPrimarySchoolhavebeen busy planting daffodil bulbs intheir school garden. The bulbs weredonatedaspartofRoundhayRotary’seffortstoenhancetheenvironmentinthearea.Bulbswerealsodonated tolocalchurches.

“The children were certainlyenthusiastic and the bulbs wereplanted in record time!” said DerekDavidson,Secretary,RoundhayRotary.

Talbot Primary also recently raisedmoneyforaRotaryAquabox,whichisfilledwithbasicgoodstogiveafamilyastartwhentheyareaffectedbyamajornatural disaster. The container alsoactsasawaterstoragevesselandhasenoughwaterpurification, throughanAquafilter, to provide 18,000 litres ofdrinkingwater,whichshouldmeettheneedsofafamilyofsixforayear.

“The children learnt so much whenresearching about disasters in theworld”,saidHeadTeacherLindaClay.“Itmadethemawareoftheproblemschildren like themhave to facewhentheyloseeverything.”

AquaboxeshaverecentlybeenshippedtoThePhilippinesandPakistan.

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20mph Zones Introduced Outside Two Leeds SchoolsNew 20mph zones have beenintroducedoutsidetwoLeedsschools–CookridgeHolyNamePrimaryandGildersome Primary School. Theschemes are part of a wider pilotscheme, being rolled out by LeedsCityCouncil,where20mphlimitsareintroduced around schools whereinjuryaccidentshaveoccurred.

An education programme will teachpupils about staying safe when theyare using roads as pedestriansand cyclists. The launch event was

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NoticesBeechtree Steiner Parent & Child Groups A warm& supportive environment for children & parents/carers.Imaginative play, songs, stories, baking, seasonal crafts.Groups Mon–Fri am Old Tetley Hall, Headingley, & Tues amStainbeckCommunityHall,StainbeckLane.Details:2690262,[email protected]

Baby & Toddler Group Wed1.30-3pm(termtimeonly).Comealong&letthekidsplaywhileyouhaveenjoycoffee&achat.Everybody welcome. £1.50 per family. Immaculate Heart ofMaryCatholicChurch,HarrogateRd,Moortown

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Brownies (Forgirlsaged7-10).HawksworthWood–Tues;Kirk-stall&FarHeadingley–Wed;Headingley–Thurs;Burley–Fri.Afantasticplacetomakenewfriends,havenewexperiences&buildself-esteem.Details:Vicki07787500338, [email protected]

Free Holiday Club Mon13FebatMeanwoodParochialHall.Games,biblestories,craft,drama,music!Morning(Rec-Yr2)&afternoon (Yr3-Yr6)with cafe/packed lunchat lunchtime forallthefamily.AllstaffCRBchecked.Details:[email protected]

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Junior Rugby. MoortownRugbyUnionClub,abrilliantclubforyouthdevelopmentwithsquadsfromU7suptoadultopen-agerugby,isrecruitingfortheirUnder7s&8ssquads(currentYear3classes).Theteamstrain&playagainstotherlocalclubsSun-days10:30am.Details:DamianCurtis07860454701or27494014.www.moortownrugby.co.uk

Rainbows (For girls aged5-7). Kirkstall –Wed;Headingley -Thurs.LocalRainbowgroupsarehavingloadsoffunwiththeirmottoLive,Laugh,Love&Learn.Details:Vicki07787500338,[email protected]

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Toddler Group for babies to pre-school children, Tues 10 –11.30am (term time) at West Park United Reformed Church,SpenLane,LS16.50pperpersonincl.refreshments.AllhelpersCRBchecked.Lovelyplayareawithlotsofride-ontoysDetails:2785373

Wrangthorn Baby & Toddler Group ParentrungroupTues1–2.30pm&Thurs10–11.30am,atWrangthornChurchHall,HydePkTce.£1.Refreshments&lotsoftoys&craftactivities.

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Gateways School Launches its Own Book Gateways School in Harewoodrecently launched its very own bookGateways to Harewood: Tales of ahouse, a school and a village. Thebook, published by Scratching Shed,was officially launched by Patricia,Countess of Harewood, who alsowrotethebook’sforeword.

The event was the culmination ofnearly 18months’ work involving allthepupils.Togethertheyresearched,wrote, illustrated and designedthe book which explores the linksbetweenGatewaysSchool,thevillageofHarewoodandHarewoodHouse.

Aroundtwohundredpeopleattendedtheeventwhichincludedanexhibitionof work connected with the bookproject,includingamagnificentbook-shaped cake made by Year 9 pupilLottieHodsonwholivesinArthington.

Patricia, Countess of Harewood, with Amber Osborn, 13, who designed the book’s cover.

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

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ScottishCountryDancingThurs7.30–9.30pm,StColumba’s,HeadingleyLane.Nopartnernecessary.£2.50inclrefreshments.Details:2691791,2782300,[email protected]

StChad’sTennisClubJoinourfriendlyclub&playtennisthroughouttheyear-funclubsessions&competitiveopportunities.Newmemberswelcome.Details:AnneWallace2749917

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Singles’DanceNightTues7.30pmatMoortownSocialClub,CranmerGardensLS17.£3.Doyouwanttomakenewfriends?Jointhemforagreatnightoffun,music&dancing.Details:Paul07724460317,[email protected]

WeetwoodWalkingGroupWalktoahealthierlife!Lowerbloodpressure,reducecholesterol,enhancementalwellbeing,controlweight,improveflexibility,reduceriskofheartdisease&stroke.Details:RachelHepton07528252412,[email protected]

ZumbaMon9–10amatNorthcallCommunityCentre,53-55CranmerBank,LS17Free.Details:01132689993

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ChineseBrushPaintersSocietySun8Jan:PaintingFlowersintheLingnanStylewithNickHornigold.Sat21Jan:PaintingFlowersintheMeticulousStylewithAnneAllan.AllworkshopsatPool-in-WharfedaleMemorialVillageHall,ArthingtonLane,Pool,10am-4pm.Newmemberswelcome.Details:AnneAllan01422368482,[email protected]

FlowerArrangingClasses1stThursofmonth,1.30pm&7.30pmatPaxtonHall,186KirkstallLane,LS6.Beginnerswelcome.Details:[email protected]

FlowerArrangingClassesWed7–9pmatTheGrammarSchoolatLeeds,Alwoodley,LS17.Beginners&experiencedarrangerswelcome!Details:JudyWatker07538132053,2612379,[email protected]

NorthLeedsCalligraphersTues10am–12noonatStAndrewsURC,DevonshireCrescent,LS8.Calligraphylessonsforabsolutebeginners&thosewithapriorknowledgeofthiswonderfulartform.Individualtuitiongiven.Details:2696414

Wednesday’sHeadingleyCommunityArtGroupnowmeetsatHEART,BennettRd,10am–12.30pm.Old&newmemberswelcome.Weshareourcreativeabilities.Callinontheday–besurprised!Details:Michael07923106084

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ChurchesTogetherinHeadingleyCoffeeMorningSat21Jan,10am-12noonatStMichael’sParishHall.InaidofWheatfieldsHospice.

CoffeeMorningwithtoastedteacakes,10.30am1stSatofmonth,WestParkUnitedReformedChurch.ProceedstoCaringForLife,Cookridge.

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HeadingleyFarmers’Market2ndSatofmonth,TheRoseGardeninfrontofTheArconNorthLane.9am–12.30pm.

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SaturdayCoffeeMorning10am–12noonatHeadingleyMethodistChurch,ChapelSt.HeadingleyLS6.Delicioushomemadecakes,teas,coffees,juice&lotsofchateverySaturday.Everyonewelcome.

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AirYorkshireAviationSocietyInterestedinaviation,aircraftoldandnew,airports?WhynottryAirYorkshire-regularguestspeakers,monthlycolourmagazine,trips&socialevents.Details:DaveSenior01132821818,www.airyorkshire.org.uk

AlwoodleyMotorClubEveryotherThurs8.30-9pm,TheWharfedaleInn,ArthingtonLane.Allwelcome.Details:01133910403,www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

BramhopeRoundTableEvery2ndTues.Fun,friendship&fundraising(inthatorder!).Allmenbetween18&45welcome.Details:www.bramhoperoundtable.co.uk,[email protected]

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ChevinAntiqueSocietymeets1stTuesofthemonth(Sept–May),8pmatWestParkRugbyClubhouse,Bramhope.Speakersonawiderangeofsubjects.AnnualMembership£25.Details:LisLoach01132674843,SallyWilkinson01132671721

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LawnswoodBridgeClub1.15pmTues,YMCAOtleyRoad.SmallfriendlyclubplayingChicago.Newmemberswelcomewithapartnerifpossible.Details:07771610350

LeedsBridgeClub,MoorAllertonSports&SocialCentre(MASSC),StonegateRd.LS17.Beginners:Mon2-4.15pm,Fri7-9.15pm.Improvers:Fri10am-12.15pm.Details:www.leedsbridgeclub.com

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LeedsCaledonianSocietyAnnualBurnsAnniversaryDinnerSat28Jan,6.30for7.15pmatCastleGroveMasonicHall,FarHeadingley.Details:2674141,[email protected]

LeedsFelineFriendsCanyougiveacatagoodhomeawayfromabusyroad?Details:2160593,[email protected],www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk

LeedsHospitalAlertSmallgroupofconcernedpeoplecampaigningforpreservationoftheNHS.NextmeetingThurs19Jan,7.30pmatMuirCourt,StMichael’sRd.LS6.Details:BeatriceRogers01132785495

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52COMMUNITY NOTICESLeedsLionsmeets2ndMon,HolidayInnExpress,CavendishSt.LS3,7.30pm.Details:08458337428,www.lionsclubs.org

LeedsMovieMakersGetmoreoutofyourcamcorder&filmmaking.Fri7.30pm,StainbeckUnitedReformedChurchHall,StainbeckLane(rearentrance).Details:GeorgeWooley2256444,DoreenWood2782972

LeedsOxfamGroupLivelygroupcampaigningonissuesofinteresttoanyoneconcernedaboutglobaljustice.NextmeetingWed18Jan,7pmattheCivicHall.Everyonewelcome.Details:PaulineNeale2693542,www.oxfamleeds.org.uk

LeedsPhotographicSociety,theoldestphotographicsocietyintheworld,meetsTues7.30pm,StEdmund’sChurchHall,LidgettParkRd,Roundhay,LS8.Visitors&prospectivememberswelcome.Details:TheSecretary01132650651orwww.lps1852.co.uk

LeedsSkyrackLionsClubmeets2nd&4thThurs,7.45pmattheNewHeadingleyClub,56StMichael’sRd.Headingley.Newmembers&helperswelcome.HelptheneedyofLeeds&createnewfriendships.Details:01943510106,[email protected],www.105c.org.uk/leedsskyrack

LeedsU3Aisavibrantorganisationforanyonenotinfulltimeoccupation.Over25interestgroups&regularfortnightlymeetings.Details:Bill07552448834,www.u3aleeds.org.uk

TheMeanwoodPlayersanewamateurdramagroup,meetsThurs7–9pmattheMeanwoodInstitute,GreenRd.Details:07791129068

Mark&Spencer’sSundayRoastNewNorthLeedsLGBprofessionalsocialnetworkingSundayafternoonevents.Makeyourweekendsmoreinteresting,meetHeadingley,ChapelAllerton,Meanwood&Roundhaybasedgay&lesbianprofessionals.Details:[email protected]

MeanwoodMen’sSocietyMon9Jan,IndoorBowls,meetParochialHall7.30pm.Mon23Jan:SupperNight,ThePalace,8pm.Details:Mark2747611orColin2746316.

MercuryMovieMakersmeetWeds,RawdonConservativeClub,7:30pm.Theclubisforcamcorderowners.Advice,regularfilm&practicalevenings,&occasionaloutdoorevents.Details:01132577274,www.mercurymoviemakers.com

NewWeetwoodWritersGroupatWeetwoodHall.Whetheryouwanttowriteforpublication,profitorpleasure,you’llbeverywelcome.Evening&weekendworkshopsplanned.Details:Liz01132679894.

NorthLeedsModelFlyingClubNewmembersverywelcome,experiencedorbeginners.Buildingorflying,plentyoffriendlyadvice.RegularmeetingsatHorsforthorairfieldatAlmscliffCrag.Details:01132178348,www.nlmfc.org

OxfamBookClubnowmeets1stTuesofmonth,7.30pmatTheChemicTavern,JohnsonSt.WoodhouseLS6.Details:[email protected]

RoyalParkCommunityConsortiumholdsregularmeetingseveryTues,7pmattheBurleyLodgeCentre,BurleyLodgeRd.LS6.MeetingsareopentoanyonewhowouldliketogetinvolvedintheprojecttoturnRoyalParkSchoolintoacommunitycentre.Details:Sue07796784018,Paul07962255621,www.royalparkschool.org

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

TrackrodMotorClubMeets1stTuesofeachmonth,9.30pmatOldModerniansClub,CookridgeLane.NewMemberswelcome.Details:www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

YorkshireMalaya&BorneoVeterans’Assoc.meets1stSatofmonth,1.30pmatNewHeadingleyClub,St.Michael’sRd,Headingley.AnyoneinvolvedintheMalayanEmergency&IndonesianConfrontationin50s&60smostwelcome.Representsallunitsofthearmedforces.Details:EddieSeville01132637583

WhiteRoseLadiesSpeakersClubmeets2nd&4thMon,8pmatFarsleyLibrary,OldRd.Farsley,LS28.Friendlyenvironmentinwhichtofindyourvoice&improveyourpresentationskills.AlsoonYouTube.Details:StephanieHanson01132550824,[email protected].

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AmiciSingersFriendlymixedvoicechoirwelcomesnewsingers,experiencedornot.Noauditions.RehearsalsThurspmatAdelMethodistChurch.Details:2285932or2671292.

BellRingingatStChad’sThurs7.30–9pmBeginners&experiencedringerswelcome.Details:SimonFuters2300186,[email protected]

TheChippendaleSingers,amixedvoicechoir,rehearseWed,7.45–9.30pmMethodistChurch,Boroughgate,Otley.Repertoireincludesmadrigals,folksongs,spirituals&sacredworks,pluslightermusic&songsfromshows.Vacanciesformalesingers(musicreadersessential).Details:[email protected]:JanWilkinson01943461318www.chippendalesingers.co.uk

CommunityChoirSessionsinMeanwoodorganisedbyChurchesPartnership&runbyJamieFletcher,ayoung,lively&enthusiasticmusicteacher.Sun2.30-3.30pmatMeanwoodMethodistHallforfiveweeksfrom8Jan.FUN&FREE!Noprevioussingingexperiencenecessary.

FriendsofUniversityArt&Musichelpstofosterthemusical&artisticoutreachoftheUniversityofLeeds.Membershipopentoall.Regularactivitiesarranged.Details:01133432584,www.leeds.ac.uk/fuam

GuitarlessonsMon3.30–4.30pmatNorthcallCommunityCentre,53-55CranmerBankLS17.BeginnerswelcomeMustbringownguitar.Free.Details:01132689993.

HorsforthLeedsCityBrassBandAfriendly,communitybrassbandwelcomesnewplayers.Possibleinstrumentloan,ifneeded.Rehearsals:Mon7.30–9.30pmatLeedsTrinityUniversityCollege,BrownberrieLane,Horsforth.Details:HannahRowlands2500208,BettyEmberton2676529

LawnswoodSingersAfemalechoir,practicesWed7.30pmHolyTrinityChurch,GreenLane,Cookridge.Goodfemalesingerswelcometotryusout.Widerepertoire&friendlypeople!Details:BrendaHawer01132671292,www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk

Leeds&BradfordBarbershopHarmonyClubMon,7.30pm,Rawdon&GuiseleyConservativeClub,LeedsRd,Rawdon.Malesingerswhocantakeonfourpartharmonymostwelcome.Details:01274583989

LeedsOrgan&KeyboardClubMeetsWed7.30–10.30pmatGuiseleyFactoryWorkersClub,TownSt.Guiseley.Newmembers(player/nonplayer)welcome.ClubhasaRolandAT900c&aYamahaPSRS900.Concertsbyprofessionalartists–8pm1Feb:ErnestTempest.Guestswelcome.£4.Details:2679865www.organfax.co.uk&www.leedssocialclubs.co.uk

LeedsPeople’sChoirWed7.30–9.30pmatSwarthmoreEducationCentre,2-7WoodhouseSq.LS3.Details:23432210www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

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NewDirectionexcitingnewfemalechoir(allages).Wed7.30–9.30pmYorkshireCollegeofMusic&Drama,StMark’sAve,LS2.Willbeperforminginconcerts,competitions&charityeventsthroughouttheyear.WestEndmusicals,pop&folksongs,&classicalpieces.Details:Tracy07914833394

PhoenixConcertBandAcommunitywindbandrehearsingThurs,7.30–9.30pmatWestParkCentre,SpenLaneLS16AllplayersatleastGrade5welcome–especiallybrassplayers.Interestedinjoiningorbookingtheband?Details:[email protected].

PlayersforPleasureoffersplayingopportunitiestoadultamateurmusicians.Alllevels,beginnerstoadvanced.Allinstruments&allagesover18.Newperformersespeciallywelcome.Friendly,informal&supportiveatmosphere.Details:www.playersforpleasure.co.uk

SambaDrummingSixweekcourseMon7–9pmatInterplayTheatre,ArmleyRidgeRd,LS12,starting9Jan.£30.Details:[email protected]

SocietyofRecorderPlayersFriendlyadultgroupmeets2ndSatofmonth,2–5pmatUnitedReformedChurch,Headingley,toplayavarietyofstylesofmusic.Newmemberswelcome.Details:CarolinePayne01943467348

WestRidingOperahasvacanciesforchorusmemberstoparticipateinconcerts&stagedoperaselections.Allvoicerangeswelcome,noaudition.RehearsalsWed,7.30pmatWestParkCentre,SpenLane.Details:01274595978,[email protected]

TheWhiteRosettesFemalebarbershopchorus(fourpartunaccompaniedharmony),12xnationalchampions,rehearseWed7.30–10pmatMoorlandsSchool,FoxhillDr,WeetwoodLane,LS165PF.Details:JanSpencer07852210640,[email protected]

YorkshireLateStarterStrings(YLSS)rehearseSat,10am–12.30pmatWestParkCentre,SpenLane.Friendly,informalstringorchestramadeupofadultlearnerswhoplayastringedinstrument.Playersofallabilitieswelcome.Specificbeginnersgroupforthoseespeciallynewtoplaying.Details:www.ylss.org

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CarpetBowlsThurs,1.45-3.45pmatSt.Stephen’sChurch,CranmerRd,offKingLane,Moortown.Joinusforexercise&fun!£1.50incl.tea.Details:Sheila2757965

LunchClubMons&Weds11-1.30pm(£4).StainbeckUnitedReformedChurch,StainbeckRd.Meal,friendship,gentleexercise.Transportprovided.Volunteersalwayswelcome.Details:AvrilorBrian2935847,Angela2253766

LuncheonClubmeets12noonTuesatHeadingleyMethodistChurchHall,ChurchSt.Opentoanyoneover60forfood&friendship.Newmemberswelcome.Twocoursehotmeal£3.50.Pleaseorderinadvance.Details:2755615,2751592

LuncheonClubWed12–1pmatNorthcallCommunityCentre,53-55CranmerBankLS17.£3.50fortwocoursemeal.Mustpre-book.Details:01132689993.

MenaExerciseClassesChair-BasedExercises:10-11amBentleyCourt;11.30am–12.30pmMemorialDr;1.30–2.30pmAsturaCourt.TaiChiclassesTues2–3pm&Thurs12–1pmatMeanwoodCommunityCentre,£2.Details:2785777

Over55sClubFun&gamesatNorthcallCommunityCentre,53-55CranmerBank,LS17£1incl.refreshments&prizes.Everyonewelcome.Details:01132689993

OWLS(OlderWiserLocalSeniors)providesactivitiesforseniorslivinginHeadingley,Burley,LittleWoodhouse&partsofKirkstall.Membershipisfreeforthoseaged60orover.Youwillreceivea

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StChad’sLunchClubWeds12-1.30pmatStChad’sParishCentre.Tasty2-coursemeal,tea/coffee,biscuits&goodcompanyforjust£4!OpentoallthoseofretirementagelivinglocallytoStChad’s.Transportprovided.Details:Anne2749917,Claire2752917

STEP(fortheover60sinWestPark&FarHeadingley)atStAndrew’sChurchHall,ButcherHillLS16.Mon1–3pmafternoontea,cakes&bingo;Tues10–11.30amGentleExercise&acuppa;Thurs10–11.30amcuppa&toastedteacake,followedbyBingo&Brunch11.30am-1.00pm.Details:2757988,www.stepleeds.org.uk

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AlphaCourseWed7.30pmatSouthParadeBaptistChurch,KirkstallLane,Headingley.ForanyoneinterestedinlearningabouttheChristianFaith.Details:01132754989

CatholicChurchesOurLadyofKirkstallparishcoversLeeds16,Horsforth&Kirkstall.Churches:HolyName,OtleyOldRd(Parishoffice:2678257);SaintMary’s,BroadgateLane,Horsforth(Parishsecretary:2582607);TheAssumption,SpenLane.ParishPriest:FrPASmytheM.A.,Ph.D;AssistantPriest:FrBKAkpoigbeMSP. www.ourladyofkirkstall.org.uk

FREE8weekRajaYogaMeditationCoursestartsMon9Jan,7.30–9pmatBrahmaKumaris,WestPark.Bookingrequired.Details:01132757727,[email protected],www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

FREE‘dropin’groupmeditationSun7-8pm(except3rdSundayofmonth:6.30-7.30pm).Experiencepeace&calmwithperiodsofsilence&guidedmeditations.BrahmaKumaris,WestPark.Details:2757727,[email protected],www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

StBarnabasChurch,AlwoodleyIn2012,thechurchcelebratesits50thanniversary.Afullprogrammeofeventsisplanned,startingwithSongsofPraiseonSun29Janat6.30pm.Allwelcome.Details:01132678487,www.stbarnabasleeds.org.uk

StMichael&AllAngelsHeadingleyParishChurchServicetimes:Wed10.30amCommunionService;Thurs8amCommunionService;2nd&4thSunofmonth8amCommunionService;SunParishCommunion10am;CommunionService12.30pm;Evensong6.30pm.Allwelcome.Details:www.st-michaels-headingley.org.uk

HolyTrinityMeanwoodSun8.30amSaidHolyCommunion(callorseewebsiteforvenue);10amSungEucharist;11.30amGather(relaxedcafestyle).2ndWeds10amHolyCommunion.EveryoneWelcome.Details:2757885,www.holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk

LearntomeditateFWBOLeedsBuddhistCentre.Acontemporaryapproachtomeditation,mindfulness&theBuddhisttradition.Alsoclassesinyoga&bodywork,chronicpain&stressmanagement.Details:2445256,www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org

LeedsHealingCentreNowatBurleyLodgeCentre,42-46BurleyLodgeRoad,LS6.HealingbymembersofTheHealingTrust(NFSH)toaidrelaxation&promotewellbeing.Fri11am–2.30pm.HealingalsoatFriends’MeetingHouse,Roundhay,Thurs7–8.30pm.Donationsappreciated.Details:07985121810,01274617700,www.leedshealingcentre.org

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

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MeanwoodMethodistChurchMondayFellowshipMeetingsheldfortnightly,2pminTheSchoolroom.Variedprogramme,interestingspeakers.Warmwelcome.Details:MarjorieHopwood2756913

MeanwoodValleyBaptistChurchmeetsatMeanwoodCommunityCentre,StainbeckAve.Sundayservice11am,coffee10.30am.Details:ChurchOffice2757215,www.mvbc.org.uk

OurLadyofLourdesChurch130CardiganRd,LS6SundayMass8.45am;FriHolyHourwithMass7pm.Details:2259751www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk

QuakerMeetingforWorship&Children’sMeetingSun10.45amQuakerMeetingHouse,188WoodhouseLane,LS2www.leedsquakers.org.uk

RatnasambhavaKadampaBuddhistCentre(22WetherbyRd,OakwoodLS8)Tues7.30pmfrom10Jan,weeklyclassesinmeditation&Buddhism.Plusclassesacrosscity(pm&lunchtime).Details:01132658164,[email protected]

SouthParadeBaptistChurch,NorthLane,Headingley.LivelyserviceseverySunday10.30am(+JuniorChurch)&6.30pm.Allwelcome.

StChad’sParishChurch,FarHeadingleyParishCommunion9.30ameverySundayinchurch,&Evensongat6.30pm.18–25Jan:WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity.Sun22Jan3pm:UnitedEcumenicalserviceofprayerforChristianUnity.Allwelcome.Details:2744322,www.stchads.co.uk

StPaul’sChurch,IrelandWood,LS16SundayServices8am&10am.KidzClub3rdSunday.

StAugustine’sChurch(Wrangthorn),HydeParkCorner10.30amserviceseverySunday.1st,2nd&4thSundaysHolyCommunion,3rdSundayshorterfamilyservice.6.30pmeveningservice.AllWelcome.

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

TeachingsoftheFourthWayThespiritualwaybroughtbyG.I.Gurdjieffhasbeenrecognizedasoneofthemostoriginal,enduring&penetratingteachingsofourtime.MeetingsinLeeds&Otley.Details:07814951231,[email protected]

WestParkUnitedReformedChurch,SpenLane.SundayServiceat10.30am.Crècheforyoungchildrenwheretheyarelookedafterforpartoftheservice.Tea/coffee&achatafterservice.Awarmwelcometoall.

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Crohn’s&ColitisUKSupportforpeoplewithInflammatoryBowelDisease(IBD),theirfriends&familiesthroughoutNorth&WestYorkshire.Foureducational&supportmeetingsayear,plusregularinformalmeets.Details:08451306809,[email protected],www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds

DifferentStrokesInvitesstrokesurvivorstojointhem,Wed1.45–3.45pm,AdelStables,BackChurchLane.Incl.anhourofexercise.Details:LindaMcLean2254744

FamiliesNeedFathers7.30pm,2ndWedofmonth,VictoriaHotel,GreatGeorgeSt,Leeds.Support&advicegroupforparentstryingtomaintain&developrelationshipswiththeirchildren,followingdivorceorfamilybreakdown.Details:Don07981710179,Ray07921728747

HeadingleyFridaySupportGroupmeetsFri,1.30pmatHEART,BennettRd,Headingley.Self-help&socialsupportgroupforadultswhomayfeellonelyorisolatedasaresultofmentalhealthissues.Carers&anyonewithaninterestinmentalhealthwelcome(unlessdaytripsarranged)Details:Carol2306043,www.headingleyfridaysupportgroup.org.ukordropin.

LeedsCoeliacGroupSat28Jan,2–4pmatSt.Chad’sParishCentre,OtleyRd,FarHeadingley,Gluten-FreeFoodFayre.Details:SandraMcLean07711768850,[email protected]

LeedsDiabetesSupportGroup1stMonofmonth,WestYorkshirePlayhouse,7–9pm.Varietyofspeakers.Allwelcome.Details:JoanWells2254528

LeedsSamaritansprovideconfidential,non-judgementalsupport24hoursadayforpeoplewhoareexperiencingfeelingsofdistressordespair,includingthosewhichcouldleadtosuicide.Theylistenwithanopenmind&incompleteconfidence,foraslongasyouneed.Details:01132456789,08457909090.

TheOpenDoorCaféAmeetingplaceforpeoplewithdementia&theircarers.LastMonofmonth(exceptbankhols),2-4pm,NewHeadingleyClub,StMichael’sRoad.Details:Nikki2311727

WheatfieldsCarersSupportGroupSmallfriendlygroupmeetsatWheatfields,GroveLane,2ndWedofmonth,1.30–3pm.Chatovercoffee&shareexperiences.Details:ChrisEllis2033342,AngieThompson,CarersLeeds,2468338

TheYorkshireCancerHelpCentreisnowattheDayTherapyUnit,StMichael’sHospice,HarrogatetwoSaturdayseachmonth,offeringsupportforpeoplewithcancer&theirlovedones.Details:Esme01423881392/Karen01937573166,www.ychc.org.uk

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LeedsMicroscopicalSociety(LMS)meets2nd&4thThurs,7pmatAlwoodleyMethodistChurchHall.Variedprogrammeoftalks&practicalevenings,opentoallwithaninterestinnaturalhistory&whowishtolearnaboutmicroscopy.Jan12:Minerals&Micromounts.Jan26:Bring&BuyMicroscopeBargains.

LeedsNaturalists’Club&ScientificAssociationmeetsalternateMon,7.15pminMuseum&SeminarRoom,MiallBlock,FacultyofBiologicalSciences,UniversityofLeeds.Enjoyaseriesoftalksonnaturalhistorysubjectsinwinter,fieldmeetings&exhibiteveningsinsummer.Details:PeterLarner2612589,sites.google.com/site/leedsnaturalistsclub

YorkshireArchaeologicalSociety(FamilyHistorySection)Sat14Jan,2pmat23,ClarendonRd,Leeds–alecturebyBarbaraDixonentitled‘Lies,DamnedLies&Registration’.Freedrop-insessionsTues,2-4pmforanyoneneedinghelpwithfamilyhistoryresearch.Details:MrsJ.Butler01132639540

WOMEN’S GROUPS

AdelLadiesLuncheonClubmeets1stWedofmonthatCastleGroveMasonicHall,CastleGroveDr.LS6.Wed4Jan:‘TheWorkofStreetAngels’withPaulBlakey,MBE.Wed1Feb:‘MurderousDoctors’withProfMikeGreen.Details:MurielHuntley01132301584

BritishFederationofWomenGraduates(LeedsAssociation)Regularmeetings&activities.Details:MaryO’Regan01132624131,[email protected]

MuslimahMums’GroupAhubofsisterliness.Details:[email protected],www.muslimahmums.co.uk

PositivityMakesPerfectSat14Jan,10.30am–12noonatThePhysisHealth&WellbeingCentre,427aOtleyRd,Adel(aboveHazel’sBistro).Aworkshopforwomen,designedtoincreaseself-confidence,self-esteem&greatforgoalsetting.Runbyqualifiedlifecoach&professionalactress.Details:Fiona07788494455,[email protected]

SoroptimistInternationalMeet2ndMoneachmonth7pmatWeetwoodHall.Allladieswelcome.Details:www.sigbi.org/leeds

UniversityofLeedsLadies’ClubwelcomeswomenconnectedtotheUniaseitherservingorformerstaffmembers,partnersofstaff,orgradsoftheUni.Regularevents.Details:[email protected]

Women’sGroupFun&frolics.Crecheavailable.9.30–11.30amatNorthcallCommunityCentre,53-55CranmerBank,LS17.Free.Details:01132689993

MISC/ EVENTS

CeilidhFri24Feb,7.30pmatStChad’sParishCentre,OtleyRd.FarHeadingley.InaidofUNICEF.Livemusic.Tickets£15(incl.supper).Details:2672421,[email protected]

GovernorforSpringBankPrimaryThissuccessful,diverseprimaryschoolseeksanadditionalmemberofthegoverningbody.Peoplewiththecommitment&interestintheeducational&developmentaloutcomesofchildrenverywelcome.Fordetails&informaldiscussioncallMichaelBrawley,HeadTeacher,on01132043120

HopePasturesHorse&DonkeySanctuaryWestwoodLane,LS16.Visitorswelcome10am–2.45pm.Freeadmission.Donationswelcome.Details:Karen07948948158.www.hopepastures.org

LargeRoomforHireMeanwoodMethodistChurch,MonkbridgeRd.Excellentfloor,adjacentkitchen&disabledfacilities,plussmallerroomformeetingsof12-15people.Weekdays&evenings.Details:2939564

LargeRoomforHireWestParkUnitedReformedChurch,SpenLane,LS16.Weekdays&someevenings.Details:2785373

‘OvercomingAnger’FREE2PartWorkshopSat21&Sat28Jan,2–5pmatBrahmaKumaris,WestPark.Bookingrequired.Details:01132757727,[email protected],www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

PaxtonHorticulturalSocietyRoomsforhireatcompetitiveratesatPaxtonHall,KirkstallLane,LS5.Details:DoreenSergent2665237.

RoomsforHireHeadingleyMethodistChurchhasroomsofvarioussizeswhichcanbeusedformeetings,activities&celebrations.Details:MargaretAppleyardon2576547

RoomsforHireatSwarthmoreWiderangeofroomsforhireaccommodatingupto140people.Meetingrooms,hall/dancestudio,computerrooms,artrooms,crèche&caféwithroofgarden.Details:SwarthmoreEducationCentre,WoodhouseSq.LS3.01132432210,[email protected],www.swarthmore.org.uk

RoundhayParkGeologyTrail2ndSatalternatemonths.Ledbyageologist&startingfromtheMansionVisitorCentreat1.30pm.Nogeologicalknowledgenecessary.Pleasewearsuitablefootwear.Trailleafletsonsaleatvisitorcentre&LakesideRestaurant.Details:BillFraser2608764

StChad’sScoutsLookingforfun,adventure,oranewchallenge?Whynotjoinourleadershipteam–Nopriorknottyingexperiencerequired!Details:[email protected].

TwoFunctionRoomsforHireatYarnburyRFC,BrownberrieLane,Horsforth.Idealforparties,namingceremonies,receptions,funeralgatherings,meetings,exercise/danceclassesetc.Bar&kitchenavailable.Ampleparking.Details:2581346/077922762248

VanishingoftheBeesThurs19Jan,7.30pmatOtleyCourthouse.Awardwinningdocumentaryfrom2010examinesthealarmingdisappearanceofhoneybeesacrosstheworld.FollowedbyQ&Adiscussionwithpanel,includingtheregion’sBeeInspector.Tickets£5

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Harewood House exhibits Gormley

Bramhope’s Brownlee Brothers

44th year for West Indian Carnival

Local festivals attract 1000s

Leeds kids in � e Wiz at WYP

Launch of Yorkshire Fashion Archive

Local micro breweries’ success

WYP celebrates 21 yearsHEART opens in Headingley


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