Contents

Please Contact Phil On:0113 2324456

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Page2 - News3 - Olympic Sports Quiz - Answers4 - October Sudoku5 - Joining HASSRA6 - HASSRA Open Day7 - Somerset Trip - Extended Deadline8 - Isle of Wight Trip9 - HASSRA Leeds 25th Anniversary10 - Wine Club11 - Golf Society15 - Angling Club16 - Craft Club17 - Walking Club19 - Quarry House Choir21 - Civil Service Christmas Carol Service23 - Book Events24 - Christmas in Coming25 - The Messy Cook Supper Club26 - Wellbeing Event27 - The Forum Adverts32 - HASSRA Y&H and National34 - Member’s Reviews and Poetry36 - Ticket Offers37 - Member Benefits44 - Clubs and Activities45 - Club Activity Programme46 - Booking Form and T&C

Volume10/16

Deadline for Next IssueArticles

24/10/2016

October

October NewsThis month’s highlights

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The winner of last month’s Olympicsanagram quiz was David Barnes from1CSouth QH!

We have a straightforward Sudoku quiz thismonth. You could be in with the chance ofthe winning the £30 prize Money. Sometimesour members write quizzes to go in theNewsletter. If you decide to write one, feelfree to send it in to us and we could use itnext month. Maybe a Fireworks night quiz ora Christmas quiz?

We are advertising a trip to Somerset fromMonday 30th January until Friday 3rd Februarywhich has had it’s deadline extended to the28th October. This includes accommodation,three course meals and various visits. There isa 4 night trip to the Isle of Wight in April 2017.

There is a table for events and description ofevents for the Wine Club. The Walking Club isadvertising a trip to Norland Moor in Octoberand Appletreewick and Trollers Gill inNovember. The Golf Club is still offering lessonsubsidies and the Angling Club has twinnedwith the Craft Club for a break away. TheChoir still meets on Thursdays at 1pm in theWoodpecker Bar and is running a workshopon the 15th October, a weekend away onthe 5-6th November and the Civil ServiceChoir are organising their Christmas CarolService too.

The Chirstmas party date is set as the 15th

December at The Tkye Tavern on CrownPoint Road. Look out in this and futureeditions of the Newsletter for HASSRA LeedsChristmas party dates.

We have a selection of Halloween poemsand jokes for your perusal this month. Feelfree to send in any poems or jokes you havefor our reader’s enjoyment. We also have areview of The English Beat playing at Fibbersin York.

HASSRA Y&H are advertising a trip to LasVegas and we are highlighting someNational HASSRA Benefits and web links aswell.

Don’t forget to look at the member benefitpages as well as the ticket offer pages. Youcan get 15% off places like Aagrah for foodor 10% off physiotherapy! We also have twonew restaurant deals offering 20% off thetotal for food and drinks, available Sunday-Friday for lunch and dinner. See benefitspages for more details.

Come down to the Woodpecker Coffee andSandwich Bar at The Forum on theground floor, East Entrance ofQuarry House. There is a variety offood and drink available, fromCroissants and pastries to smoothiesand juices. There is also free WiFi forcustomers as well! The Forum is currently inthe process of undertaking a partialrefurbishment of the gym area and has anew Aqua Fit Class. Pop down to the Forumfor more information.

Thanks,

Phil

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Olympic Sports Anagrams- Answers -

1. Lechably lovable

2. Mean so local

3. Lighting if wet

4. Bleak Blast

5. Filthier Goons

6. Wiring Funds

7. Grand Rigid VIP Snob

8. Ornate limp

9. Not Growling Screamer

10. Itch my stingy charms

11. Plot Value

12. Let rip! Jump

13. New Toad Ok?

14. Hot Candle

15. North Tail

- Beach Volleyball

- Slalom Canoe

- Weight Lifting

- Basket Ball

- Rifle Shooting

- Windsurfing

- Springboard Diving

- Trampoline

- Greco Roman Wrestling

- Rhythmic Gymnastics

- Pole Vault

- Triple Jump

- Taekwondo

- Decathlon

- Triathlon

There were 37 entries, of which were correct.The winner is David Barnes 1C South.

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October Sudoku

Your name and membership number:__________________________________________________________Location____________________________________Tel:________________________________________Please send your completed quiz to Phil Hepworth, Forum Reception by 24th October COP.

All correct entries (or highest score) will be entered into a prize draw for £30. Members only.

3 5 62 5 16 7 4

4 1 85 2 3 13 7 5

1 78 6

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Joining HASSRARead our ‘Join Us’ Membership Booklet

to find out more about our discounts, offers,benefits and free prize draws. It also includes a

membership and lottery application form.You can join HASSRA if you work for or are retired from the:• Department of Health, or• NHS• Department for Work and Pensions, or• Food Standards Agency, or• Executive agencies and related bodies of these organisationsStaff employed by private contractors working on departmental business may also applyIf you work for DWP click here for the membership application formIf you work for DH or ATOS Origin, Cofely, NHS England, Health Education England, MyCSP, PublicHealth England, Trillium, NHS Property services complete the form here.Please make sure that you click the correct ‘Submit Form’ button when returning your completedapplication.

Becoming a National Associate MemberIf you don’t fit into any of the categories above,you can apply to join the HASSRA NationalAssociate Membership Scheme (NAMS) if you:

• Are currently a member of HASSRA under the“25 year rule”, or• Have in the past 12 months been a member ofHASSRA but have had to leave because you areno longer employed by one of the qualifyingorganisations listed above, or• Have in the past been a HASSRA member andare currently a member of a HASSRA regionalassociate membership scheme, or• Are employed in one of the qualifyingemployers listed above but your employer will notdeduct subscriptions directly from your salary.

For more information on the National AssociateMembership Scheme please click here.National Associate Membership Scheme (NAMS)– membership application form and lotteryapplication form.To apply for National Associate Membership,complete the form here.

Child Associate Membership of HASSRA LeedsChildren of HASSRA Leeds members can join foronly £5 per year. This entitles them to join in anytrips or events at HASSRA Leeds prices. To takeout child membership, please call at the ForumLeisure centre reception desk and ask for thechild associate membership form or ring theleisure centre on 0113 2324456

HASSRA Leeds Associate MembershipHASSRA Leeds members can sponsor up to 5Associate members of HASSRA Leeds. This entitlesthem to join in any local events or trips at HASSRALeeds prices and take account of any localoffers. HASSRA Leeds Associate Members can’ttake up any National offers or join the NationalHASSRA lottery but it’s a great way of enablingfriends and family to join a HASSRA Leeds trip orevent. Associate membership costs £33.00,payable in one lump sum at the Forum leisurecentre.

How much does it cost?National Membership and National AssociateMembership cost just £1.99 per month. Themonthly subscription is deductible from yoursalary or civil service pension or payable 12months in advance if you belong to the HASSRANational Associate Membership scheme.Hassra Leeds Associate membership costs £33.00per year.

Date For Your Diary

HASSRA Open Day10th November 2016

Sports Hall, Quarry House

You can find out:- Who we are…

- What we do…

- How you can benefit Nationally AND Locally

- Opportunities - Not just sporty ones!

More info next month.

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INCLUDED TOUR HIGHLIGHTS* 4 night's accommodation* 4 three course evening meals* 4 full English breakfasts* Free bar, unlimited drinks from 18.00 – 24.00* Nightly entertainment* Indoor heated swimming pool, Steam room + Sauna* Visits to Exeter, Weymouth and Wells.* Return executive coach travel* Porterage in and out of the hotel

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADULTS ONLY TRIP

Cricket St Thomas, Warner Hotel, Somerset. Regency elegance, with sweeping staircases.Vast landscaped gardens and history, with croquet on the lawn and boules. At Cricket St.Thomas, you'll feel 'To the Manor Born' (much of the original TV series was filmed here!). Thehotel has many amenities including, archery and pistol shooting.MONDAY. We depart QH at TBA (possibly 8.00am) and make our way to the hotel, stoppingat Worcester http://www.visitworcestershire.org/ for approx 1½- 2 hours.TUESDAY. Day trip to Exeter. http://www.exeterviews.co.uk/WEDNESDSAY. Day trip to Weymouth. http://www.weymouth.co.uk/THURSDAY. We travel to Wells. We will be back in the hotel for the afternoon.http://www.wellssomerset.com/FRIDAY. Leave after breakfast for our return journey to QH.

PRICES HASSRA LEEDS MEMBERS NON- MEMBERSBasic price £195 £295

Single supplement TBC - (no more than £50) £120Please note the price may reduce if we have a large number of applications.

CLOSING DATE - EXTENDED DEADLINE - 28th October 2016

Balance required by End of November 2016Please send booking forms with a non refundable deposit cheque of £30 per person (onecheque per party if possible made payable to HASSRA Leeds) to: Susan McPadden, 4Church Gate, Leeds, LS18 5TL.Email Beautifulsea1@hotmail.co.ukBank transfers for payment may be accepted please contact Susan McPadden email atBeautifulsea1@hotmail.co.uk

Cricket St Thomas WarnerHotel Somerset Non HASSRA

Price £295 HASSRA Leedsmembers £195 4 nights Mon

30th January- Fri 3rd February2017

HASSRA Leeds Trip 2017

EXTENDED DEADLINE2 Coachesnow Friday28thOctober

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HASSRA Leeds Exclusive TripIsle of Wight - 4 night stay – from £140

Staying at the Trouville Hotel, Sandown, Isle of Wight 3*Monday 3rd – Friday 7th April 2017

Included· 4 nights, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

· Optional free sightseeing island tours and visits to Newport, Cowes and Godshill

· Option to relax, walk, sight-see at leisure

· On board ‘welcome’ pack

· Return executive coach travel- exclusive for HASSRA Leeds

Monday – Collection from Quarry House and travel to Isle of Wight. Comfort stops on the way,arriving at the 3* Trouville Hotel, a well-appointed and excellently placed hotel with 88 en-suitebedrooms and offering expected facilities such as TV, hairdryer, tea & coffee hospitality trays andtoiletries. More information is available on their website www.trouvillehotel.co.uk/

Tuesday - Optional free excursion around the Island. An enchanting tour beginning withBonchurch, one of the oldest surviving settlements on the island. Next we’re on to Ventnor, famedfor its micro climate and wide variety of flora and fauna. Then along past the pretty coastal villageof Brighstone and the shopping town of Freshwater to Bay, with a chance to see the world famouscoloured sand cliffs that overlook the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmark - The Needles Rocks.Finally stopping at the bustling town of Yarmouth with its natural harbour and historic castle.

Wednesday - Newport & Cowes free excursion exploring the Isle of Wight’s principal town and itscharming maritime heritage. Have time in the morning in Newport, enjoying quaint little shops andinteresting quay side. In the afternoon we travel to Cowes, best known as the world's premieryachting centre, and the island's main port with a natural harbour.

Thursday – a half day free excursion to Godshill, a picture postcard village with thatched cottages,quaint tea rooms and model village. It also features a medieval church dating back to the 14thCentury.

Friday – after breakfast the coach will return to Leeds.

PRICES HASSRA LEEDS NON-MEMBERSBasic price £140 £269Single supplement £0 £TBCA small number of single rooms and rooms sleeping three people are available

CLOSING DATE - 28th November 2016 - Balance required by 30 January 2017.Please complete and send booking forms with a deposit cheque of £30 per person (non-refundable afterconfirmation of trip has been given). One cheque per party if possible made payable to HASSRA Leeds to:Julie Chapman, Rm 2W26, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UE.

Bank transfers for payment will be accepted please contact Julie Chapman for details.

Note: This is a bespoke trip for HASSRA Leeds and failure to get a minimum of number of applicants may resultin this trip being cancelled - please BOOK EARLY. Julie.chapman@dh.gsi.gov.uk for any other enquiries.

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“Save the date”

HASSRA Leeds 25th anniversary

As part of our celebrations for next year HASSRA Leeds are arranginga family trip to Eurodisney. It’s still in the early planning stages but wethought you would want advance notice of the dates.The trip has been planned for the Leeds half term week in October2017. It will be 3/4 days between Saturday 21st and Sunday 29th

October.

Celebrate Halloween at Eurodisney in 2017.

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WineClub

Friday 28 October – Northern Spain trip winesThis event will be presented by Susan McPadden and we are looking to bring back wines fromthe Northern Spain trip for folk to taste, assuming they are good!! As wines will be bought onthe trip, difficult to estimate price, but likely to be a medium event.

Thursday 10 November – Tasting Select M & S winesMost of us will spend some time looking through the Supermarket Wine section and wonderingif the wines that are “selected” by their wine buyers are any better or, better value, than thewines that we may purchase based on our own preferences. As part of a series of Supermarketwine tasting events, Mick Morby will be presenting “Select wines from M & S” for you to test foryourself. Why not join us for the evening event and undertake to improve your knowledge ofsome of the Wines on offer at your local M & S.

Friday 18 November – Latitude Christmas Tasting External EventWe are awaiting final details of this event, but we are expecting price to be £12.50 for HASSRAmembers and £25.00 for non. Contact Roy Jones for further information.

Friday 25 November – Posh verses HotchCatherine Hotchkiss and Jo O’Keefe will be going head to head presenting some of theirfavourite wines to see who comes out on top!!

For further information on any of these events please contact Roy Jones, Telephone number0113 232 4324, e-mail addressRoy.L.Jones@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Dates: October – December 2016. (Events start at 5:30 in the QH Woodpecker bar unless otherwise advised)

Estimated Cost to the member after subsidy: Low £5 - £7; Medium £9 - £12; High £14 - £16

Date Topic Presenter(s) Buddy CostFriday 28 Oct Northern Spain trip wines Susan McPadden M/HThursday 10 Nov Tasting “select” M & S wines Mick Morby M/HFriday 18 Nov Latitude Xmas Tasting External Event Roy M/HFriday 25 Nov Posh verses Hotch Jo & Catherine L/MFriday 9 Dec Xmas Event Committee Special

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GolfSociety

SUBSIDISED LESSONS

· HASSRA Leeds Golf Societyoffers private golf lessons, arranged witha golf professional of your choice.

· We will subsidise your lessons by 50%, up to a maximum of £100 permember per year.

· Most golf clubs offer individual lessons, lessons in pairs and grouplessons.

· You must be a Full, Retired or Associate member of HASSRA Leedsand have paid your memberships subscription to the Golf Society totake advantage of this offer.

WHAT TO DO NEXT· Once you have paid for your lessons and have a receipt, please send

it to:Brendan French, Room Zone F, 1S25 Quarry House, Leeds LS2 7UA.

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GolfSociety

May DayBank Holiday Trip

25th SEASON SPECIAL TRIP

Royal Lytham & St Annes& St Annes Old Links

April 30th & May 1st 20172 days at £195 (Non-HASSRA members £360)

Non-golfers cost £30 (Non-HASSRA members £60)

*** Our bid for funding has NOT yet been confirmed by HASSRA Leeds and your application should bear thisin mind. Although, we do expect to secure the subsidy, you will be able to withdraw your application if the

price changes dramatically ***

The price includes the prize fund and:· 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast at Best Western Glendower Hotel· Two rounds of golf (St Annes Old Links & Royal Lytham St Annes)

DEPOSIT PAYMENT OF £100 (£30 FOR NON GOLFERS)IS DUE BY 9TH DECEMBER 2016

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ST ANNES OLD LINKSIs justly proud of its 6941 yard Par 72 Championship links course and welcomes theopportunity to share it with golfers from around the world. Founded in 1901, St Annes OldLinks is one of the fine championship links of England’s north west coast and hosted theLocal Final Qualifying for The Open in July 2012 held at nearby Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Other forthcoming major events include the Boys' Home Internationals in early August 2017,the UK Seniors Golf Association North West Championship at the end of August 2017 and lastbut not least - we are proud to be selected by the R&A to host Final Open Qualifying July2018 and for the following 3 years until 2021.

The signature 9th hole was voted by Golf World in the May 2010 issue as the Top 9th Hole inGreat Britain and Ireland. The great Bobby Jones is quoted as saying "it's difficult to see howyou could improve on this". Enough said!

ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNESRoyal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886 and the present Courseconstructed in 1897. The Clubhouse celebrated its Centenary in 1998. It is one of the premierlinks courses in the world, host to eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups andnumerous other major tournaments including the Women's and Seniors OpenChampionships and the Walker Cup in 2015. Northern hospitality has always been famousand Royal Lytham leads the way.

The layout of Royal Lytham & St Annes has remained faithful to the original created by theClub's first Professional, George Lowe, over a century ago. The only significant changes weremade in 1919 when the club asked Harry Colt, the pre-eminent Course Designer of the timeto make recommendations for improvement.

Over the next four years he repositioned some of the Greens and Tees added numerousbunkers and lengthened the course.

It is not a conventionally beautiful golf course, surrounded as it is by suburban housing andflanked by a railway line, but it has a charm all of its own. It is a Links Course that is a longway from the sea yet close enough for the sea breeze to have an effect on one's game andwas aptly described by Bernard Darwin, the leading golf writer of the thirties, as 'a beast of aCourse, but a just beast'. He went on to say that 'no one could fail to be impressed by itsdifficulties, which sets a golfer just about as ruthless as an examination as any Course of myacquaintance'.

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25TH SEASON SPECIAL GOLF TRIP

ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNESMAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY: APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST 2017

HASSRA LEEDS NON-MEMBERS MEMBERSBasic Price £195 £375Non-golfers £30 £60Single supplement £15 £15

*** Members and guests on this trip should have their own travel and golf insurance ***

DEPOSIT PAYMENT OF £100 (£30 FOR NON GOLFERS)IS DUE BY 9TH DECEMBER 2016

PAYMENT METHODSPay by bank transfer. HLGS Bank Account Name: HASSRA (Leeds) Golf Society. Sort Code 08-92-99 and Account Number 65286856

Please add a reference stating RLSA AND NO: OF PEOPLE.

YOU MUST TELL US YOU HAVE PAID…so please…E-mail PAUL.BENTLEY4@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK to confirm:who is attending, what you have paid, Name on your bank account, Contact Tel Number.

*********************************************************************************OR: Pay by cheque made payable to “HASSRA Leeds Golf Society” send tear-off to:

PAUL BENTLEY, ROOM 3S25, QUARRY HOUSE, LEEDS, LS2 7UA.

HASSRA (LEEDS) GS TRIP TO RLSA 2017PLEASE MARK ENVELOPE “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL: ONLY TO BE OPENED BY”

Cheque attached for £…………... as DEPOSIT PAYMENT for the following people.

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HASSRA Leeds Angling & Craft Clubs

Join us for a three day break inCambridgeshire Thursday22nd to Saturday 24th June 2017

Join us for a three day break inCambridgeshire Thursday 22nd to

Saturday 24th June 2017

The HotelThe hotel is located on the main high street of themarket town of March, Cambridgeshire. It has amplefree parking and provides facilities to the higheststandards with comfortable bedrooms and air-conditioning. We will enjoy free membership to thehotels leisure facilities during our stay.

The FishingOn the Thursday and Friday we will be fishing atDecoy Lakes near Whittlesey. The complex is one ofthe best commercial fisheries in the country. We willpractice on the Beastie Lake which is the oldest andlargest on the complex on the Thursday. The followingday we will have a 6hr match on Six Islands Lakewhich boasts an average stamp of fish approaching10lb!

On the Saturday we will be fishing a 5hr match onCock Bank one of the many local drains controlled byWhittlesey Angling Association.

The Craft Activity

We will spend a day hand dyeing yarn and fabric atSpin City in the beautiful fen village of Waterbeach.After a gentle foraging walk we will take part in ahand dying yarn or fabric workshop.

A full day workshop at Rachel Dormer Ceramics mak-ing a porcelain jug or vase with time to have a goon the potter’s wheel. It takes 3-4 weeks for ceramicsto be glazed and fired so our pieces will be sent on tous afterwards.

An evening of jewellery making at The Beaderie inCambridge will give us the chance to see thecolleges and bridges over the river Cam by twilight.

Please note that additional charges might be madefor the craft activity.

The Price

HASSRA Leeds Members single room 2 nights DB&B£90.00

Non-members single room 2 nights DB&B £175.00

Two HASSRA Leeds Members double/twin room 2nights DB&B £120.00

Non- members double/twin room 2 nights DB&B£240.00

Not included in the price

TransportActivities other than fishing

Please send booking forms with a deposit of £30 perroom to George Roe, Room 1S25 Quarry House,Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA by 13th January 2017.Cheques should be made payable to Quarry HouseAngling Club.

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CraftClub

Calorie-Free cakes forMacmillan Cancer Care

With our ever growingstash of wool fromvarious contributors wedecided to appeal tothe dieters in Quarrywho had to resist all thebaked goodies on offerat the Quarry HouseMacmillan Coffee morning by knitting and crochetinga selection of guilt-free goodies. We also made cardstoo!

Crafting and cake!

We can’t think of anythingnicer than crafting andeating cake and we’vefound somewhere we cando both! We have twooptions to choose from:Saturday 8th October 3pmto 5:30pm in FarsleyAn open crafty sessionmaking a variety of cards using Stampin Up’ products,then indulge in a cream tea including pink lemonade,8 finger sandwiches per person, savoury tarts, sconeswith cream and jam and lots of cakes. There will beunllimited hot drinks and all craft supplies are includedin the price of £25 per person. 50% will be refunded bythe Craft Club to Craft Club members on proofpurchase

Wednesday October or November (tbc) 2pm to 4pmThis will be a bespoke session for the slightly lessindulgent, we’ll enjoy scones with jam and cream,

unlimited hot drinks and allthe craft materials requiredto make a project using‘Stampin’ Up’ products. Ifyou are interested in thisplease contact ElizabethLetaief for more details sowe can book numbers

60 Million Trebles ChallengeWe still need knitters/crocheters to contribute to thechallenge of making 13,050 3 foot blankets by nextsummer there’s a lot more information on theFacebook group. Craft club member Anne Brown isthe drop off point for completed blankets in the Leedsarea and would be happy to collect and join squaresfrom anyone in QH that wanted to get involved

Forthcoming Events dates to be confirmedCeramics painting (Evening event)Earring/Bracelet making (Lunchtime)Trip to NEC to 4 shows in one(See the HASSRA noticeboards for more details)

If you are interested in joining the Craft Club its only £1and the only thing we ask is that you are a member ofHASSRA. As a member you get discounted rates forworkshops organised by the craft club, discounts intocraft fairs (where you buy items to make craft items),discounts on workshops you organise yourself subjectto HASSRA rules regarding activities.

For further details contact janet.coy@DWP.gsi.gov.ukor elizabeth.letaief@DWP.gsi.gov.uk

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WalkingClub

Saturday 15th October2016

Norland Moor7 miles

The walk: This is a circular walk of around 7miles taking us through woods, acrossmoorland and along a babbling brook. Thegoing is fairly easy along well defined pathswith a gradual uphill stretch to start.

Clothing: Weather can be variable andsome of the walk is in open Moorland.Please ensure you bring additional warmlayers and waterproofs; good boots areessential as a couple of the paths areuneven and may be slippery if the weatheris wet.

Meeting point and time: Meet at 10:45 fora prompt 11:00 start at Brig Royd car park(free) HX4 8AL - SE096212 - go tohttps://goo.gl/t3taMD for a map.

Transport by Train & Bus: 09:44 train fromLeeds to Huddersfield then 503 service fromStand W at Huddersfield bus station leavingat 10:20, arriving at 10:43 (Stainland Rd,Stop B (45022695) West Vale - ask for stopnear Andy Thornton’s)

By car: If you need, or can offer, a lift on apetrol-sharing basis; please let the leaderknow when booking.

Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch. Thereare sandwich shops, an upmarket fish andchip shop and a bistro near the car park –unfortunately the only pub is now a co-opsupermarket.

To book your place on this walk: Pleasecontact the leader Neil McDonald by closeon Friday 14th October.

Email: neilrmcdonald1@google.comTel. 07506565182 (this is also the number onthe day)

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WalkingClub

The walk:This circular walk begins alongside the riverWharfe and proceeds as far as the hamlet ofHowgill. There is then a climb up HowgillLane, eventually passing Parcevall Hallbefore the walk reaches Trollers Gill. The finalsection is along clear tracks on openmoorland, eventually arriving back at ourstarting point.

ClothingThe weather in the Dales can be variableand some of the walk is in open countryside.Please ensure you bring additional warmlayers and waterproofs; good boots areessential as paths can be muddy andslippery if the weather is wet.

Meeting point and time: Meet at 10:45 for aprompt 11:00 start outside the Craven Arms inAppletreewick, BD23 6DA, Grid ref. SE050601.

Parking is available along the main street inthe village, but the car park opposite theCraven Arms is for customers only.

TransportBy car: There is no bus service on Sundays socar sharing is recommended. If you need, orcan offer, a lift on a petrol-sharing basis;please let the leader know when booking.The leader can offer lifts from Leeds for up to4 people.

LunchPlease bring a packed lunch, or if you wantto eat after the walk, food is available at theCraven Arms or the New Inn all day.

To book your place on this walk - Pleasecontact the leader, Jerry Bird, by close onSaturday 5th November.

Email: jfbird@btinternet.comTel. 0794 054 0806

Sunday, 6th NovemberAppletreewick and Trollers Gill

7 miles

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QuarryHouse Choir

The choir meets on Thursdays at1pm in Woodpecker Bar we are starting to work towards our

Christmas performancesForthcoming event to note:

Workshop – Theory and Singing. Saturday 15 October(£10 HASSRA members and £15 non-members)

To be held in Quarry HouseThe morning session will be theory aimed at beginners or returners to

reading music

Lunch provided

Afternoon session will be singing workshop led by Jane EdwardsonWe also have vocal coach Kirsty Hughes providing 1to1 singing

lessons - 30 mins £15 or 60 mins £25 (If you are not attending workshop butwould like to have a lesson please add £2)

If you fancy joining us or want to find out a bit more- there’s no audition process drop usboth an email.

Elainearnott29@gmail.comgeoff.nash@csep.gov.uk

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QuarryHouse Choir

Development opportunities for singers, vocalleaders and conductors.

The Quarry House choir is advertising Sing for Pleasure courses and expressionsof interest are sought for attendance on these courses.

Quarry House choir is able to contribute towards attendees’ course costs

Weekend for Singers, Conductors & Vocal Leaders5-6 November 2016:  Bolton.Quarry House Choir’s financial contribution is £50pp

Expressions of interest are sought. Please contact Elaine and Geoff before youbook the course and we will confirm the subsidy and advise you how to bookthe courses and claim the subsidy from Quarry House Choir, after attendance

Elainearnott29@gmail.comAnd

Geoff.nash@csep.gov.uk

For course prices and booking information please visitwww.singforpleasure.org.uk/events/current-listings

CIVIL SERVICECHRISTMAS CAROL

SERVICE 2016You are all warmly invited to this year’s Carol Service,which will be held at:

Oxford Place Methodist CentreOxford Place, Leeds

onThursday 15 December at 12.45 pm

The service will last approximately 45 minutes.Everyone who works in the Civil Service in Leeds, plusfriends and families, is welcome to come and join inthe festive spirit and celebrate the real meaning ofChristmas.

There will be a mixture of traditional congregationalcarols for everyone to sing and some more unusualcarols from the choir (who are made up of volunteersfrom Civil Service Departments throughout Leeds.

For further information please contact Alastair Sayles on0303 444 8131 or by e-mail atalastair.sayles@communities.gsi.gov.uk

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CIVIL SERVICECHRISTMAS CAROL

SERVICE 2016- Rehearsals -

If you are interested in participating in the choir therehearsals will take place each Friday lunchtime atOxford Place between 12:30 and 1.:30 commencingon Friday 4th November.

You do not need to be an accomplished choristerto join the choir, nor do you need to be able to readmusic. We are looking for those people withenthusiasm who are willing to come along and havea go!

For further information please contact Alastair Sayles on

0303 444 8131 or by e-mail atalastair.sayles@communities.gsi.gov.uk

Or

Roger Morgan-Williams by e-mailroger.morganwilliams@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

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OCTOBER 5TH & 6THNOVEMBER 2ND & 3RD

DECEMBER 7TH & 8TH

2016 BOOK EVENTS

Location: The Woodpecker BarTimes: 11.30 – 1.30pm.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

And Save The Date

HASSRA Leeds Christmas Party

Thursday 15th December 2016 – 8:00pm – 1:00amTickets are Free to HASSRA Leeds Members, £4.00 fornon HASSRA Leeds members – Tickets Available from

Simon Jarrold

Simon.jarrold@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Party to be held at The Tyke Tavern (newly refurbished)– Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, LS9, 8BZ

Includes free buffet and disco(and all new dance floor!)

See You There!

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The Messy Cook Supper Club15th October

atCha Lounge, Leeds

Leeds based food and travel blogger, the Messy Cook, is taking overCha Lounge for the evening putting her skills to the test! With years ofexperience cooking for family & friends, she is serving up a set ‘tapas’style menu inspired from her travels and people met along the way.

Limited tickets are available via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-messy-cook-at-cha-lounge-tickets-27259078638?utm_term=eventurl_text

The evening starts at 7pm. Tickets are £25 which includes a glass ofprosecco and live music. Check out the Messy Cooks blog onhttp://messycook79.com or Facebook: MessyCook79

*Please note that dishes can be adapted for pescetarian diets, butunfortunately due to the nature of the event, we can’t cater forother dietary requirements.

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Get your ‘stache’ on

The Wellbeing team and HASSRA are supporting the Movember Foundation thisNovember, by having a competition for the best three moustaches of QuarryHouse.Don’t worry ladies we are also running a competition alongside for the bestthree cress heads so you can still join in the fun!The Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier,longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement,raising £402 million and funding over 1,000 projects focusing on prostatecancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity. If youwould like to know more please visit: www.movember.comWe are asking for a minimum donation of £1.00 to join in and the rules are:Best three moustaches:

· Start clean shaven on 1st November

· Grow and groom your moustache for 30 days

· It must remain moustache and not join up with any other facial hair

Best three cress heads:· Email the Wellbeing team (WELLBEING.QUARRYHOUSE@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK) for your

cress head kit (only takes 4-6 days to grow.) It can be grown in an eggshell or a yoghurt pot

· Decorate your cress head as you wish

Moustaches and cress heads will be judged in the canteen on Thursday 1st

December at 12:00.Don’t worry if you are unable to attend in person you can email us a photo.Please feel free to snap some action shots of your ‘stache’ and cress eggheads so that we can share them on the canteen TV screens throughoutDecember.

Coffee &Sandwich

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Paninis to Pastries

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Opening TimesMonday to Friday 7:00 - 22:00Saturday and Sunday 8:00 - 20:00Pool Closed Between:11 - 12am - Wednesdays2 - 3pm - Fridays6 - 10pm - Friday Swim School9 - 1pm - Saturday Swim School

THE FORUMLEISURE CENTRE

ContactTHE FORUM LEISURE CENTRE

QUARRY HOUSE : QUARRY HILLLEEDS : LS2 7UA

TEL : 0113 232 4456EMAIL : THEFORUM@PARKWOOD-LEISURE.CO.UK

www.leisurecentre.com

FacebookCheck out our Facebook Page. Here you willfind details of classes including descriptionsupdates.

What’s on in The Forum

MondayIndoor Cycling 12.30 – 13.00 Studio CraigHIIT Circuit 17.15 – 18.00 Main Hall CraigKettlercise Express 18.20 – 18.55 Court 1 CraigIndoor Cycling 18.30 – 19.15 Studio Jamal

TuesdayCircuits 12.15 – 12.45 Main Hall CraigYoga Fitness 12.15 – 13.00 Studio SylviaMetafit 17.15 – 17.45 Main Hall CraigIndoor Cycling 18.00 – 18.45 Studio CraigPilates 18.20 – 19.00 Court 1 Jamal

WednesdayIndoor Cycling 12.30 – 13.15 Studio CraigKettlercise Express 17.10 – 17.40 Court 1 LukeAshtanga Yoga 17.45 – 19.00 Court 1 SarahHIIT Circuit 18.15 – 19.00 Main Hall Craig

ThursdayKettlercise Express 12.15 – 12.45 Main Hall CraigYoga 12.30 – 13.15 Studio AngelaIndoor Cycling 17.15 – 18.00 Studio CraigPilates 17.40 – 18.20 Court 1 JamalMetafit 18.15 – 18.45 Main Hall Craig

FridayMeta Fit 12.30 – 13.00 Main Hall Craig

Please pre-book all classes online,if you are unable to attend your class please give 24 hour notices.

Please note classes could be cancelled at short notice.

Swimming PoolFitness SuiteGroup Workout ClassesSquashBadmintonPersonal TrainingSwimming Lessons

A healthierlifestylefor less than 54p a day?

getting fitwith us

Tuesday 5.15 - 5.45 pmThursday 6.15 - 6.45 pmFriday 12.30 - 1.00 pm

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Win a luxury trip fortwo to Las Vegas

Win a 5* Luxury 7 night stay for 2 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel departing 17th – 24th November2016

Important information:By entering the competition you understand that:1. You are responsible for arranging your own travel insurance and that HASSRA cannot be held responsible forany loss or injuries sustained.2. You are responsible for ensuring you have the relevant travel documentation required to travel (Passportand Visa).3. You acknowledge the prize includes flights, room only accommodation, basic luggage allowance, handluggage and $300 spending money.4. All additional costs for anything not listed are to be met by the winner.

HASSRA Y&H have a fantastic 7 night break for 2 in LasVegas to give away to one lucky member. The winnerand their guest will fly from Manchester with Virgin Atlan-tic on the 17th November 2016. When you arrive you willmake your own way to your luxurious 7 night room onlystay at the 5* Mandalay Bay hotel.

· Information about Mandalay Bay Hotel

The prize includes return flights with full luggage allow-ance, hand luggage and 7 nights stay at the MandalayBay. The winner is responsible for all their otherarrangements such as their own travel insurance, visas,airport transfers, upgrades, additional baggage andlocal taxes.

The itinerary is as follows:

· Depart on Thursday 17th November 2016 from Man-chester, arriving in Las Vegas at 14:50

· Return from Las Vegas to Manchester on 24th Novem-ber 2016 at 17:30, arriving home the following day at10:55

To help cover the cost of the in resort transfers and taxesthe winner will also receive $300 in spending money.

Not a member and interested in winning? Join beforethe closing date and you can still enter. On the entryform just put ‘application sent’ where it asks for amembership number. Should you be lucky enough to winwe will check with National HASSRA re receipt of yourapplication before validating your prize. Details of howto join can be found here.

Important notes and prize conditions· All hotels in Las Vegas have a resort fee which is pay­

able locally to the hotel (approx. $20.00 per night)

· If they don’t already have a valid one, the winnerswill need to apply for a visa waiver (ESTA) for Ameri-ca which costs around £10.00 per person and it lastsfor 2 years.

· Because this is a package holiday we cannot makea booking without names of the winners. We will workwith our travel partner to try and ensure we canmeet the full prize offer. If the prize as described can-not be offered (or one of a similar nature – date,grade and price of accommodation) we will allowthe winner to work with our travel partner to book aholiday of their choice up to a total of £2000.

For a chance to win please complete the informationrequested via the link below.

· https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/lasvegasyh

Closing date for entries is 7th October 2016. Please notethe prize is not transferrable and once accepted by thewinner, the winning member and named guest musttravel. Any requests and associated costs foramendments to the booking must be met by the winnerand must be done via our chosen travel representative.

If you have any queries about the competition pleaseemail lee.south@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

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National HASSRA Offers & Events

HASSRA Lottery

Wellbeing Discounts- Gateway to Health and Wellbeing- HASSRA Live life Challenge- Bupa Cash Plan 100- Hilton Hotel Health 30% off- Holiday Inn Spirit Health discount- Many more…

Member BenefitsA wide variety of benefits including:

- CSIS Motor and Home Insurance- Cinema Tickets- Theme Parks, Wildlife Parks and Zoos- Eden Project- Holidays, Short Break and Days Out

Bamburgh Castle, Bupa Cashplan, Butlins, Conkers, Cottages4you, CSMA, DB Promotions, Forest Holidays, Go Ape,Haven Holidays, Hilton Hotels, Hilton Hotels Living Well Health Clubs, Marriott Leisure, National Showcaves Centre forWales, Park Resorts, Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer, Royal Yacht Britannia, Snainton Golf, St Austell Brewery, TheNational Brewery Centre, The Ticket Factory, Vitality Health Rewards, Warner Leisure Hotels, Wetland Centres.

- London Eye Discount- Merlin Entertainments

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MemberReviews

The Beat were, quite simply, one of the best bandsaround in the late 70s and early 80s. They hadcatchy melodies, razor sharp lyrics, a great look andexcellent vocal mix (Dave Wakelin sounded a bitlike Andy Williams which gave them a unique soundin those days) with Ranking Roger to add sometoasting. “Stand Down Margaret” was on themoney for political commentary whereas the moreconventional love songs like “Door Of Your Heart”and “Save It For Later” were simply gorgeous. Andstill are.Unfortunately, although several of the original bandare still touring and recording, they aren’t doing iton the same stage. I saw The Beat with RankingRoger and his son, Junior Ranking, supporting StiffLittle Fingers at Ulster Hall and more recently at thebrilliant Brudenell Social Club. So when DaveWakelin’s version (called The English Beat forcopyright reasons) announced they were playing inYork I had to go to compare, and indeed contrast,and report back to HASSRA.The two support bands were miles apart. TheMagnificent Seven are a young, local amateur skaband who were thoroughly entertaining, includingan outstanding cover of “Geno.” But Page45 are aleaden Oasis sound-a-like with unmemorable lyricsand turgid Britpop guitar. If the two main lads aren’tpart of Bridlington’s second best Oasis tribute bandI’d be very surprised. Time for a beer.But the main event was outstanding. I’d nabbed aplace which was slightly elevated and right next tothe stage, which was perfect. From the very startthey played like it was 1980 with a combination ofcheery banter from Dave and Roger’sreplacement, King Schascha from Trinidad, andbrilliant versions of almost every one of their hits. Tosay that the audience danced like no-one waswatching was an understatement. One guy had a

ferocious expression on his face throughout as herepeated the same moves constantly and VERYvigorously, a tall skinhead lumbered back and forthas in a daze while an Audrey Hepburn lookalike,complete with little black dress and 60s hairstyleshowed much more style with her moves andcouldn’t keep a delighted smile off her face fromstart to finish.As did all of us (just the smiling, not the elegantdance moves). And no elitist ‘don’t take anyvideos’ stuff, although he did poke fun at some guytexting - they implored people to do so to spreadthe word that they were in the UK.They did play “Can’t Get Used To Losing You”(Dave Wakelin himself embraced the Andy Williamssoundalike comment). “Stand Down Margaret”“Hands Off, She’s Mine” “Save It For Later” etc. I’mconvinced they didn’t play the superb “Door OfYour Heart” (they were asked) simply to prevent itbeing a perfect gig, which would mean that we’dnever want to go and see them again as theycould never be as good. Oh, and they didn’t haveany T-shirts in my size.So all, in all, both incarnations are excellent andwell worth catching if you can. Although it must besaid the Ranking Roger version (simply called TheBeat you may recall) are easier to catch as theyare based here.But the overall hope must be can’t they kiss andmake up and play some gigs with Dave Wakelinand Ranking Roger reunited? That would be somecombo with the dazzling King Schascha, andexcellent sax player Matt Morrish. Now that wouldbring the crowds out.

The English BeatFibbers, York, 20th September

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HALLOWEEN!!!Jack- O’Lantern – by Jon Bratton

We bought a fat orange pumpkinThe plumpest sort they sell.

We neatly scooped the inside outAnd only left the shell.

We carved a funny funny-faceOf silly shape and size,

A pointy nose, a jagged mouthAnd two enormous eyes.

We set it in a windowAnd we put a candle in,Then lit it up for all to seeOur jack-o'lantern grin.

The jack -o'lantern chuckledThen winked his funny eye,

"I would rather be a pumpkin-faceThan be inside a pie!"

Tis now the very witching time of night,When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out

Contagion to this world. - William ShakespeareFrom ghoulies and ghostiesAnd long-leggedy beasties

And things that go bump in the night,Good Lord, deliver us! - Scottish Saying

Halloween JokesWhat road do ghosts like to go trick-or-treating on? Dead ends

Did you hear about the ghost haunting the hen house? It was a poultry-geist!

Where do ghosts go swimming? The dead sea

Why do witches fly on brooms? Vacuum cords aren't long enough

What's a vampires favorite fruit? A neck-tarine!

What do skeletons always order at a restaurant? Spare ribs!

Who was the most famous French skeleton? Napoleon bone-apart

Write your own poemHASSRA Leeds will publish here

For all to enjoy

Winter on it’s waySummer is almost over

Leaves fall from the trees

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HASSRA LEEDS 2016 ticket Offer

HASSRA Leeds invite you to organise your own tickets – at any theatre/ music venue in Yorkshire, enjoy the event and provide proof ofpurchase and HASSRA Leeds membership for each ticket after theevent to receive a 50% (max of £10) refund.

Only one theatre ticket PER MONTH for a performance attendedper adult or child will be accepted.

Child HASSRA LEEDS associate membership (£5 per annum) may be applied for from the Forum Leisure Centre – QH

All Yorkshire theatre tickets accepted.Examples of what’s on: PANTOS Musicals BANDS Ballet COMEDY Variety Shows

Burlesque OPERA Children’s production

Spring TICKET OFFER 2016 Subsidy application

Name (s) – HASSRA Leeds membership numbers

Cost of tickets £

If you agree that HASSRA Leeds can reimburse viaBank transfer – please provide relevant details

Bank Sort Code:

Bank Account no:Work or home address (if you prefer a cheque to besent)

Telephone & Email details in case of queries Tel:

Email:

To claim costs back you will need to send payment proof, dates of your ticket purchase and individualHASSRA Leeds membership number for each person. Include your contact details where the cheque maybe sent, to Phil, C/O the Forum at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. Only events advertised byHASSRA Leeds are eligible for this offer. This offer will be reviewed periodically.

HASSRA Leeds staff members will have proof on their payslips, HASSRA Leeds Associate members may check theirmembership details with the Forum – tel; 0113 2324456 - Queries to be directed to 01132546089

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Benefits

Aagrah IndianRestaurantGet 15% discount offfood bill from Sunday to Thursdayinclusive when a starter and main dishare ordered when you show yourHASSRA Leeds Membership Card.

Fairuz LebaneseRestaurantFor a friendly andrelaxed atmosphereand wonderful food visit FAIRUZ at FairfaxHouse, Merrion Street, Leeds. Tel: 0113243 4923. All HASSRA LEEDS members canclaim 10% discount on their bill at Fairuz,Leeds’ only Lebanese restaurant.Always a popular venue, Fairuz isespecially renowned for imaginative useof vegetables and pulses, which makes itparticularly attractive to vegetarians andvegans. But fish and meat eaters are alsocatered for, with delicious freshingredients, and an inspired use of herbsand spices. Never tried Lebanese foodbefore?You’re missing a treat.

Historic Houses Association Cards

You can collect one of four HASSRALeeds Historic Houses Association Cardsfrom Peter Blinston in Quarry House. NotThe Forum.For More Information See:http://www.hha.org.uk/http://www.hha.org.uk/Private/5019/Live/HHA%20Benefits%20to%20Members.pdf

Harewood House Card- OPEN FROM - 25th

March 2016You can book one of two HarewoodHouse Cards from the Forum LeisureCentre in Quarry House. These entitleyou to free entry to Harewood House.See The Forum for further details.

Restaurants &Days Out

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Benefits5 star fitnessAt 5 star fitness we specialise in buildinghealth and fitness through personal trainingand nutritional advice. All our staff areprofessional athletes, coaches andpractitioners who can help you achieve yourgoals and bring about amazing results.Contact us on Castleford 01977 553330 orLeeds 01132 203647 for further information orvisit our website on www.5starfitness.co.ukFree consultation and half hour session forHASSRA members at one of our privatestudios.

AcupunctureFor Health, Balance and Wellbeing.Wetherby Acupuncture is delighted to offer a£20 discount - £5 off your consultation and £5off 3 follow up treatments. WetherbyAcupuncture sees a variety of patients for allkinds of issues such as neck, shoulder andback pain, headaches, migraine, stress,depression and anxiety. Support is alsooffered to assist women who are trying toconceive naturally, or through IVF. For moreinformation log on towww.wetherbyacupuncture.co.uk or call thepractitioner for an informal chat, RebeccaJoy Callicott on 07725 805 981

Brooklands Country Retreat and Health SpaThe picturesque setting of Brooklands CountryRetreat and Health Spa in Garstang,Lancashire oozes style – an eclectic mix ofold and new, combining the stunning 19thcentury country house and fabulouslymodern spa. Offering a fabulous selection ofbeauty treatments, which include Decleor,Clarins, Spa Find and Fake Bake, plusluxurious facilities, your Brooklandsexperience can be as relaxed or asinvigorating as you would prefer.

Brooklands is thrilled to invite all HASSRAmembers to come and enjoy the serenesurroundings, fabulous facilities and luxurioustreatments at a 10% discount on anybookings made Monday to Thursday.

For further information please call 01995605162 or view the websitewww.brooklandsretreat.co.uk.

Health & Fitness

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MemberBenefits

Jilly’s CrystalsJilly’s Crystals makes handmade Crystal HealingJewellery, the jewellery is infused with Reikihealing to give a healing experience. We alsostock various crystal tumblestones. For all HASSRAworkers, a discount of 10% will be applied to allEtsy transactions using discount code HASSRA.

Www.jillyscrystals.etsy.comwww.facebook.com/jillyscrystalsjillyscrystals@gmail.com

Holistic Therapies Yorkshire can come to thecomfort of your own home for Holistic therapies,we will be launching a Holistic room in May. Thetreatments on offer is Reiki Healing and CrystalTherapy. Launching in June we will also beoffering Holistic Massage, Swedish Massage,Indian Head Massage and Zone Therapy.

The discount for HASSRA workers is £5 off anytreatment. Jilly can also read Angel Cards andFairy cards either by email or I can come to yourhome to do a reading. The card readings arereally fun and accurate. For Angel and Fairycard readings it is £1 off an email reading and£2.50 off a card reading in your home.

www.facebook.com/holistictherapiesyorkshireholistictherapiesyorkshire@gmail.com

Holistic Therapies YorkshireThe Galleries42 Wakefield RoadDewsburyWF12 8AT

CALL:0113 234 0818

TO BOOK A TREATMENTCST Taster Sessions for just £5 and an hour’sfree session for one lucky reader

CST is a complementary therapy treatment thathelps the body to rest and de-stress.

A treatment usually lasts for an hour, slightlylonger the first time that you come. In thetreatment you keep your clothes on and lie onthe treatment couch just removing your shoes.The therapists makes light contact with yourhead, the base of your spine and other areas,encouraging your body to relax and begin tomake the changes it needs. It is a greattreatment to have if you are feeling stressed,tired or just a little beaten by the daily grind! Formore information about this treatment visitwww.joannajonescst.co.uk

As an added incentive we offer all HASSRAmembers 10% off the prices shown on ourwebsite www.phoenixhealthandwellbeing.org.ukJust bring along some ID when you come foryour treatment.

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BenefitsWedding photographypackages available from £350.00Capturing the magic of your special day in arelaxed and friendly way.We offer a range ofaffordable and completelyflexible packages which allinclude your edited imageson disc or USB stick to useagain and again.Special offer for HASSRAmembers 25% off packages,(limited availability.)Feel free to contact Paul for a no obligationconsultation or with any questions.

proco@live.co.ukwww.procophotography.co.uk07947 758991

NorthernHeights TreeSpecialistsProfessional tree and hedge services.HASSRA members benefit from a 10%discount on production of a membershipcard.Contact us for free expert advice, friendlyservice and reliable workmanship.Fully qualified & insured.Tel:- 0113 293 1463Email:- info@northernheightstrees.comGreig Courtney FScArb07886 850484

Need some help with your garden?North Leeds Garden Design offers bespokegarden design and professional gardening.We will not only get your garden looking itsbest but ensure that you know how to lookafter it too. Whether you need a new borderplanted, the whole garden re-designed orjust some advice on a problem area – wecan help.

You can find out more about us at:www.northleedsgardendesign.co.ukor on:Facebook.com/NorthLeedsGardenDesign.

Or phone us on 07967 181950.

HASSRA members receive 10% off all plantorders.

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TBBS Electrical & Mechanical Ltd are an NIC EIC Domestic Installer Registered electricalcompany based locally in Leeds on the main A64 York Road, Director, Mark Slater, liveslocally in the Crossgates area of Leeds and heads a team of dedicated City & Guilds (17th

Edition Qualified) electricians, who professionally undertake all aspects of domestic worksalong with periodic inspection and testing. TBBS Electrical & Mechanical Ltd would like tooffer all HASSRA members 10% discount along with a free safety check with agreed works.

Please contact Mark Slater via telephone on 07825 882343 or 01132 405827, via email attbbselectrical@thebigbathroomshop.com or visit our website atwww.tbbselectricalandmechanical.co.uk

Ripley Layne Hair Loss SolutionsThinning Hair/Hair loss of any description can affect your self esteemand confidence. If you have tried every product on the market with outsuccess and would like to talk to a professional in confidence .RipleyLayne hair loss solutions can provide a free consultation and one to one non surgicaltreatments to suit your individual requirements . contact Tracey Garry on 01132601550 /07517577632 Email tragarry@hotmail.co.uk 20% off any product or treatment.

Break the Pain Feel the Gain - www.pain-barrier.co.ukDavid Foster HPC, MCSPLeeds-based physiotherapist and fitness instructor specialising in back pain andsports injuries providing professional one-to-one treatment from HPC registered andfully qualified therapist.My clinic is open Monday to Friday with flexibility at weekends: patients seen byappointments only. I would be pleased to discuss your requirements and give advice ahead of yourfirst consultation and treatment.Please contact me by phone on: 07817 412822 or by email: dfosterphysiotherapy@gmail.comI am offering 20% reduction to all HASSRA members

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10% discount for HASSRA members

7 Springwell Court Leeds LS12 1AL T 0113 244 5700

We’re delighted to offer this saving to HASSRA memberson anything print related: it can be used for business, anypersonal print or a club, society or association you maybelong to…..Just have a look at our brand new website:

and once you’ve completed your order, simply use theunique code HAS814 at checkout and we’ll do the rest!

www.rapidoprint.co.uk

www.rapidoprint.co.uk

We’ve been looking after the print

requirements of Leeds folk for well

over 30 years, so if what you need

isn’t on our site, please give us a

call... we’ll be delighted to talk

to you and we’ll almost cer tainly

be able to help.

MemberBenefits

Philip Simpson - DecoratorPaint Effects

I have over forty years experience offering a clean and reliable decorating service in domestic and commercial work.

As well as painting a decorating I also paint kitchen units and furniture through to specialist decorative work.

10% discount to HASSRA members

As well as York I cover the following Leeds postcodes: LS8, 9, 14-17, 22-26

Free Quotes

References available

York (01904) 426557 or 07456 486522Philipsimpson8@gmail.com

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“At BJE LEGAL Solicitors we realise that sometimes it can be daunting instructing a solicitor. Perhaps youare worried about legal fees or are unsure as to whether a solicitor can be of assistance. For thesereasons we promise to give you, a family member or a friend a free telephone consultation with asolicitor to discuss any issues which you may have. As a HASSRA member should you or any family orfriends choose to instruct us we will provide you with a 20% reduction on our usual fee rate. We are ableto advise in all areas of the law and look forward to hearing from you.”

Tel : 0113 293 9619e-mail : benjamin.evans@bjelegal.co.uk

Up and RunningThe site at Boar Lane can service all our running needs. With over 20 years of running experience asa company and many years gathered skills and knowledge, Up and Running Leeds Central staffcan keep you on your feet.

- £10 off trainers - 10% of all other running goods.

http://www.giorgiosrestaurant.co.uk http://olivetreegreekrestaurant.co.ukTwo new special offers for all HASSRA Leeds members.Available Sunday to Friday lunch and dinner (excludes Saturday).20% off total food & drinks bill (£30 maximum discount per table) booking essential.2 unique dining experiences – family friendly and for that special occasion.Just show your HASSRA membership card and mention “HASSRA” when booking.(Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or for special events)

Leeds Clubs and Activities

Please contact The Forum Leisure Centre for details of swimming, training & fitness classes.

HAS S R A Leeds B oard of Management Contact Details

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Chair HASSRA Leeds Catriona Patterson 0113 2545780 catriona.patterson@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Vice Chair HASSRA Leeds Nick Streets Email Only Contact EditorSecretary Isobel Todd Email Only isitodd@hotmail.co.uk

Treasurer Peter Blinston 0113 2545972 peter.blinston@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Events Committee Chair Susan McPadden Email Only beautifulsea1@hotmail.co.uk

Finance/Clubs Development Chair Nick Streets Email Only Contact EditorCommunications Chair Ruth Streets Email Only Contact EditorBOM Member Rosemary Matheson 0113 2547130 rosemary.matheson@hscic.gov.uk

BOM Member Elaine Arnott Email Only Contact EditorBOM Member Dawn Lennie 0113 2324348 Dawn.lennie@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

BOM Member Julie Chapman 0113 2546089 julie.chapman@dh.gsi.gov.uk

BOM Member Irene Schwehla 0113 8251053 irene.schwehla@nhs.netBOM Member Roy Jones 24324 QH Roy.l.jones@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

BOM Member Jonathan Kirkland 0113 214 8026 JONATHAN.KIRKLAND@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK

BOM Member Luisa Panetta 24562 QH Luisa.panetta@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

BOM Member Simon Jarrold 0113 2327120 simon.jarrold@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Club Contact Extension Room No.

Angling George Roe 24244 QH 1S25

Badminton tbc

Bridge Andy MattacksDave Barnes

24631 QH24188 QH

GN35

Christian Network Gillian PriestleyRos Hynes

29949 QH0113 254 5038

Craft Club Janet Coy QH Ground, north QH

Cricket Phil Sharples 7920864377 3S25

Darts Ian Gibson IAN.GIBSON@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK

Football (men’s 5-a-side) Scott Gee 36768 QH 4W57

Football - Wednesday Phil Thomas 46549 QH

Forum Leisure Centre Reception 24456 QH Ground Floor

Game-fishers David Roper-Newman 27355 QH GS36

Golf Phil Corbett 27363 QH 3S25

Guitar Lessons Phil Hepworth 07725 005893 The Forum

HASSRA Dance Club Neil ParkinsonSarah Stevens

Neil.parkinson@nhs.net

Sarah.stevens1@dwp.gsi.gov.uk5E09 & GN35

Hockey - Men’s Sean Massey 24632 QH GS36

Walking Club Irene Schwehla (0113) 8251053 irene.schwehla@nhs.net

Wine Jo O’Keefe 0113 232 4331

Table Top Wargame, Boardgameand Roleplaying

Stuart WiltshireStuart Barraclough

27234 QH24435 QH

GS251S25

Community Choir Elaine Arnott Elainearnott29@gmail.com

Social Cycling Club Trina Elkington trina.elkington@nhs.net

HASSRA LeedsEvents and Clubs

Activity Programme

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October 2016 11th to 18th Trip Northern Spain Susan McPadden

15th Walking Club Norland Moor Neil R McDonald

15th Quarry House Choir Theory and SingingWorkshop

Elaine Arnott

14th to 18th Trip The Battle ofHastings - 950th

AnniversaryWeekend

George Roe

28th - 30th Trips Yoga andAdventure Retreat

Elaine Craiggs

November 2016 5th - 6th Quarry House Choir Weekend forSingers, Conductors& Vocal Leaders

Elaine Arnott

6th Walking Club Appletreewick andTrollers Gill

Jerry Bird

26th Trip Isle of Wight Julie Chapman

December 2016 15th Civil Service CarolService

Oxford PlaceMethodist Centre

Alastair Sayles

15th HASSRA LeedsChristmas Party

Tyke Tavern Simon Jarrold

January 2017 30th -3rd February Trip Cricket St ThomasWarner HotelSomerset

Susan McPadden

February 2017 1 p N S

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONSHASSRA TRIPS AND EVENTS

The following terms and conditions will apply to all events to ensure that every member has a fair opportunity toparticipate in events. The terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with the relevant booking form.

1. Wherever possible events will be advertised with a closing date for applications that is at least 4 weeks from the datefirst advertised, including proposed events where expressions of interest are being requested.

2. Persons wishing to travel together should complete one application form per room, submit their applications together,and determine a lead person who will be responsible for forwarding payments due and act as the contact on behalf of thegroup via a signed disclaimer agreeing to these terms and conditions.

3. A booking will not be accepted or entered in a draw without the correct deposit and signed disclaimer.

4. Once the closing date is reached, the number of applicants wishing to travel will be determined. Where there aresufficient places for all applicants, then deposit cheques will be banked and places confirmed.

5. Members should be aware that once deposit cheques have been banked they are not returnable and travellers will beliable to pay full price of the trip (unless the place is subsequently filled). Full price means the un discounted "non­member" price. Where necessary, HASSRA (Leeds) will provide an invoice for the full price for insurance purposes buttravellers need to be aware that the cost of insurance, (if purchased), is non-refundable.

6. Travel operators will be asked to date insurance cover from the date on which they receive notification of the personstravelling. It is therefore essential to obtain adequate travel insurance before booking if you do not purchase theinsurance offered.

7. Single supplements. There will be no member discount on supplements for travellers wishing to secure a singleroom. Where members indicate on the application form that they are willing to share a room with someone of the samesex, the organiser will arrange for pairing. If an individual has indicated that they are willing to share, they will not have topay a single supplement even if no pair is available.

8. Where the number of applicants exceeds the places available, a random draw of application forms will determinethose successful in receiving a place, subject to Clause 8. Cheques accompanying these applications will then beprocessed. Remaining applications will continue to be drawn at random to determine the order of the reserve list.

9. The trip organiser will be granted up to two places on that trip without entry into the ballot. An organiser is the personwho arranges the trip on behalf of the HASSRA Events Committee, whether or not s/he is a member of the Committee.

10. Where expressions of interest have been sought for a proposed trip, if that trip is subsequently confirmed,applications received from those expressing interest prior to the closing date will be given priority to book before anyunfilled places on the trip are advertised. On these occasions, once the closing date is reached, remaining places will befilled on a first come first served basis.

11. Members who have been unsuccessful in a ballot for a trip may record this on their application for the next trip, to thesame destination, and will be given priority for available spaces.

12. Applications from solely non-member groups, i.e. not accompanying a full HASSRA member, wishing to participate inan event will be considered only in the event of places remaining after the closing date has passed.

13. The priority order will be: a) Organiser +1, b) Previously unsuccessful on similar trip (ballot if necessary), c) Priorregistered interest (ballot if necessary), d) Other Members, e) Non Member groups.

14. Non-members may apply to travel at the discounted rate on an event provided that they satisfy the criterion forassociate membership and send a completed application for membership together with the appropriate payment, on orbefore the closing date for the trip. Associate Membership will last for 12 months from the date of processing theapplication. The Committee reserves the right to determine specific criteria for prior membership on certain trips. Anysuch requirements will be notified in the advertisement. Participants are reminded to conduct themselves in anappropriate manner while attending HASSRA sponsored trips and events. Formal complaints may prejudice anindividual's eligibility for future trips.

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NAME OF TRIP: _____________________________ Closing date: __________________________________

To: ______________________________________ Location: ______________________________________

For flying trips, names MUS T correspond to those shown in your passport(s)

Name HAS S R A L eedsMember Yes/No

Number:

Type of roomdouble/Twin/s ingle/

family

Amount ofdeposit

B alance of cost of trip

Name of lead contact: ............................................................................................................................................................

Address (Work if staff member) .............................................................................................................................................

Phone (Work if staff member) .................................................. Mobile ...............................................................................

E-mail (Work if staffmember) ................................................................................................................................................................................

Please ensure that you provide full contact details . Failure may prejudice your booking.

Insurance cover, dietary or ability requirements (must be provided with balance if not before )

Name Insurer Policy No. E xpiry Date Dietary of otherrequirements

Travelling Alone?If travelling alone, would you like to "buddy" in a twin room with another tripper of the same sex, to avoid the single supplement? YES / NOWould you be willing to "buddy" if you have requested a single room but none is available? YES /NOPlease refer to the trip advertisement for:- The names and address of the trip organiser, to whom this form should be sent- The closing date for applications- The deposit required*Balances will be required approximately 4 - 8 weeks before trip.Booking Form Notes: Cheques to be made payable to HASSRA Leeds unless otherwise specified in the advertisement. In the event ofover-subscription, a ballot will be held and un-cashed cheques will be returned to unsuccessful applicants.Remember to enclose your cheque with the application. Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date, but bookings will not be acceptedwithout a completed application together with cheque.Travel insurance is recommended for all trips but is mandatory for trips abroad. Insurance cover should include cover for medical treatment, anemergency help line, and repatriation cover – see also para 5 of the terms and conditions. For activities such as mountain sports additional specialistinsurance will also be essential.Applicants requiring confirmation that booking form & cheque has been received must enclose a self addressed envelope/grid.Please refer to full terms and conditions when applying as printed in the Newsletter and on HASSRA Leeds website www.hassra-leeds.org

DISCLAIMER . This must be completed to enable acceptance of the applicationI can confirm that I have authority to act for all applicants and that all have read, understand and agree to abide by

the Terms & Conditions set by HASSRA (Leeds) and any additional terms as specified by linked travel companies.

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