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Dear Readers

Th ank you very much for all your comments on our new look. Happily most of them were very positive, there were just a few niggles – one being our use of colour in some of the listing sections. We have addressed this, using deeper shades which should be easier to read.

We continue our ‘get out and about’ theme this month, encouraging you to head north out of Leeds and enjoy some of the fabulous things that the North has to off er. We discover a print/textile artist living in Horsforth, teaching in Leeds and producing beautiful prints and tapestries. Slahjayvah Danza, a young dance company based in Chapel Allerton is staging an exciting new work at Seven Arts. It’s time again for the annual ‘Treasures Revealed’ Festival, where diff erent faiths open their doors to the wider community and celebrate their history and culture – check out events locally. Headingley Festival – a new Jazz/Music event launches 3rd May and has a great line-up. And, there’s plenty of other news and activity.

Th e deadline for news and editorial for the June edition is 1st May, and 1st June for the July issue. Keep your news coming in, we love to hear from you!

Kind regards

Jack, Carole and the Team

This magazine is published by North Leeds Life Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing nine monthly magazines: Headingley Life, Meanwood Life, Weetwood & West Park Life, Horsforth Life, Cookridge Life, Adel Life, Menston Life, Otley Life and Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale Life. Monthly door-to-door distribution: 36,000; estimated monthly readership: 120,000.

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Your Letters 07Police Update 08News from Your Councillors 10Community Notices 21Where Have all the Weavers Gone? 22Treat Yourself – Go North 34Garden Round Up 40They Lived in Headingley 43Sound & Vision 46Headingley Festival 47Music Listings 48Younger Life 50

North Leeds Life

Meanwood Memorial Gets a

Makeover Thanks to Oddfellows

2010 marks Th e Oddfellows Society’s 200th anniversary. To mark the occasion the Leeds branch decided to sponsor local groups in two categories at Leeds City Council’s Community and City Pride Awards. One was the Small Area Improvement Award which went to the Meanwood Valley Partnership who with a great deal of dedication and care restored the Grade II Listed Meanwood War Memorial. Th e Oddfellows is a friendly society with 100,000 members across Great Britain. Th e Leeds Branch provides a number of social activities each month including lunches, coff ee mornings and day trips. Th ey also provide a dedicated Citizen’s Advice Bureau phone line; care information and fi nancial welfare support. For more information please call 0800 028 1810 or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk

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Tr a n s i t i o n Inner North-West of Leeds Forum (TINWOLF)

is planning an all-day event where everybody will have the chance to share their ideas for the sustainable future of our city. Th ere will be speakers from other transition projects, a wide range of group discussions, and opportunities to start turning our ideas into a reality.

Reducing our CO2 emissions and our dependency on oil, as global supplies begin to decrease and prices soar, is vital to help prevent dangerous climate change. As individuals, we often feel powerless to make a big enough diff erence. One hopeful development recently has been the rise of Transition

Towns – local initiatives promoting the changeover to a more sustainable way of living. Transition initiatives bring people together to fi nd really meaningful solutions – things like local food-growing schemes, small scale energy generating, and much more.

Th is should be a fun and sociable event. Food will be provided (contributions of homemade, locally-sourced food welcome!).

Reinventing Our City: Creating Community Solutions for a Sustainable Leeds is on Saturday 22nd May, 10am - 5pm, at Left Bank, Cardigan Road. Entry free. Please email [email protected] if you plan to attend. For further information on events, call 0113 368 1999 or visit www.tinwolf.org.uk

Reinventing our City: Creating Community Solutions for a Sustainable Leeds

If you love books but would like to try out a slightly diff erent library environment, the Travelling Suitcase Library may be just what you need.

Jessica Haigh, a 25 year old assistant librarian, pioneered the service in February after deciding she wanted to share her love and knowledge of literature. Th e idea is to lend as wide a range of books as Jess can fi t into her suitcase and she is more than happy to keep a look out for any special requests.

All books are donated, recycled from libraries or purchased from charity

shops. Th ere are no fi nes to pay, the service is completely based on trust and the books can be kept for as long as it takes to read them.

Th e travelling suitcase library can be found (along with Jess in tow of course!) at Arcadia Ale and Wine bar in Th e Arndale Centre, Headingley, on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 3pm.

If you would like Jess to bring her suitcase library to your business, have books you would like to donate or would like to be added to her mailing list, please email bookelfl [email protected].

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Colin Woodward (far right) from the Oddfellows, presents Meanwood Valley Partnership representatives with the £300 award.

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A small patch of woodland on Woodhouse Ridge has been undergoing a transformation this year. Leeds University Union Conservation Volunteers (LUUCV) have been working to increase its biodiversity and make it more accessible for the community. Th e group visits the site every week, and has planted wild

fl owers indigenous to the area, cleared large areas to make natural habitats for woodland creatures and started digging out a pond. Th e project has included building a pond platform, so the pond can be safely viewed. LUUCV will continue working there throughout the spring and summer months –digging out the pond, extending

the platform, and making the path down to the pond safer. Th ey will also be doing bat and bird surveys.Th e students have not been alone, but have worked very closely with the Woodhouse Ridge Action Group (WRAG), a community group that has been working to clear Woodhouse Ridge, and make it safer and

more accessible for the community. WRAG are hoping to continue this link with LUUCV so they can take on further conservation in the future.

For more information, or to fi nd out about volunteering, contact [email protected]

Bardon Grange Allotment Project

Leeds University Un-ion’s Bardon Grange project is back for a sec-ond year and wants you to get involved! Located by the Oxley Halls of residence, Weetwood Lane, Bardon Grange allotment had a great summer of fruit and vegetable growing last year and will be running sessions every Wednes-day afternoon this year.

Volunteers will help to grow produce from seeds through to the dinner table. Th e

project will show people how easy it is to grow your own fresh produce organically by doing stalls at fairs and events. If this appeals to you, and you’d like to get in-volved in a community project, then go along to work session. Th ere will also be a programme of workshops over the summer.

The project is open to all. You can expect to get stuck in to some gardening, learn about diff erent fruit and veg-etables, and meet all sorts of new people. For more information call 0113 380 1329 or email [email protected]

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Our 50th client!

I just thought I would write to tell you of our continuing success using North Leeds Life. We have recently gained our 50th new client since we fi rst came to you last June, but in reality the fi gure is much higher, as it does not include the very many referrals from friends, neighbours and relations. Just for your interest, we now have fi ve Ovenu vans on the road and my team is covering almost all of West Yorkshire, converting very dirty ovens back to near showroom condition. Th e only negative we hear is from people who confess they are embarrassed to call us because their ovens are so dirty! Don’t be, I tell them.... our process is guaranteed to fi x the problem.

Richard GreenwoodOvenu, 07912 870552

Location, Location, Location

I would just like to point out that in your article on YourStudentHomes.com (April 2010, page 06 Headingley Life – ‘Letting Agent Found Guilty’), it states that the letting agent is based in Headingley. Th is is incorrect as they are a Hyde Park- based agency. Whilst this may seem a minor error I feel it is an important one to bring to the forefront in light of the level of anti-landlordism in Headingley.

M Williams.Headingley

Legislation at Last!

Good news! We now have new laws on shared houses. Th ey won’t solve all our problems, but they give the Council new powers over HMOs.When Leeds HMO Lobby was set up ten years ago, its main aim was to get a change in the law. Nearly all housing development needs planning permission. One of the few that didn’t was HMOs. Any landlord could buy a house and turn it into a shared house or HMO. Th is is why we have so many in and around Headingley – over fi ve thousand! With the best will in the world, there was nothing the Council could do.Leeds HMO Lobby set out to bring all the local community associations together. We linked up with groups in other towns that had similar problems - not only university towns, but also seaside and market towns. For years, the government turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to what we were saying. But in the end, they had to respond, and in 2008 they commissioned a report. Surprise, surprise, this said there was a problem!Last year the government held a consultation on what to do about HMOs. Th ey expected three hundred responses – they got nearly a thousand! Four out of fi ve were from residents. And, over seventy councils responded. Universities, students and landlords opposed us, but their response was negligible. Over 90% of those who responded

said concentrations of HMOs were a problem, what was being done was nowhere near enough, and yes, we did need new laws on HMOs.In January, the Planning & Housing Minister, John Healey MP, announced that there would be new legislation. Th is was published in March, taking the form of amendments to what’s known as the Use Classes Order and the General Permitted Development Order. Th ese laws, which do the two things that the Lobby has been campaigning for locally and nationally, came into force on 6th April.From now on, all new HMOs need planning permission. (Like all new laws, these don’t apply retrospectively.) Because we have Policy H15 and the Area of Housing Mix covering the Headingley area, the Council can refuse permission – and have done so already in several cases.If you think fi ve thousand HMOs is enough and you see any new HMOs, then you can report them to the Council. Email [email protected], ring 0113 222 4409, or write to Planning Services, Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington Street, Leeds LS2 8HD. Give the address of the HMO, and the date (after 6 April) when the HMO was occupied.Th is is a great reward for ten years of campaigning by local residents!

Richard TylerLeeds HMO Lobby

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Police Update Headingley With PCSO Sarah Gaines

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Th is month, numerous calls have revolved around parking issues at the Central Park Estate on Otley Road, opposite the Water Works. Road users are parking opposite and close to junctions making it diffi cult for vehicles, emergency services and refuse collectors to pass by safely. Anyone parking on this estate is advised to do so responsibly as offi cers WILL be issuing parking tickets.

We have been using the Speeding Indicator Device on various roads in Headingley, including Moor Road and Shaw Lane. Offi cers use a speed gun to record speeds of passing cars and any vehicle found speeding is

sent a warning letter. Th e second time they’re caught, further action will be taken. Th e information we collate will go to councillors and other partner agencies so we can eff ectively tackle speeding in your area.

Th ere have been a couple of calls regarding bogus offi cials recently. Suspects are pretending to be from the Water Board, electricity company employees, and even police offi cers. If you do not recognise the ‘offi cial’ at your door, ask for ID and even call the company to clarify their authenticity. Use door chains, and if you are not totally satisfi ed with

the caller, close the door and call the police. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours.

Policing PledgeTh e Policing Pledge meeting has a new location. We have returned to St Michael’s Parish Hall and meet in the Musson room at 7pm on the third Wednesday of the month. Please feel free to attend and speak to offi cers regarding any local issues you may have.

To contact us please call Belle Vue NPT on 0113 205 3025 or email [email protected]

Over the last year we have worked hard with residents and partner groups to make people aware of simple measures that can be taken to reduce opportunities for crime, such as burglary and theft from motor vehicles. I am pleased to announce that in my neighbourhood police area, which includes a large part of Meanwood, we have had over 800 fewer victims of crime this year. Th is includes a reduction in anti-social behaviour.

As the weather improves and you go out for the day, or on holiday, it

is important that you think about your house security. Ensure doors and windows are locked, activate house alarms, and use low energy bulbs with timer switches if you are out after dark. Speak to neighbours and friends who can keep an eye on your property.

Th eft from cars continues to be an issue in Meanwood and Moortown. We have seen several off ences overnight where satellite navigation systems have been left in the car. Th e wires and holder left on view are a tell tale sign for criminals. Be aware they

will look in the glove compartment so don’t leave your sat nav in there!

If you want more information, please visit our website www.westyorkshirepolice.uk/npt and follow the links for Roundhay Alwoodley Moortown NPT. We can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected], or by phone in the Neighbourhood Police Offi ce on 0113 241 3270. Use 999 for emergencies and 0845 6060606 to report a crime.

I am pleased to announce that in my neighbourhood police area, which includes a large part of Meanwood, we have had over 800 fewer victims of crime this year

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Do You Have Any

Unwanted Furniture?

New Manager, John Gamson, pictured with the charity’s familiar van.

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Do you know someone who’s made a real diff erence to you or your community through voluntary work? If so, why not let them know how much their eff orts are appreciated by nominating them for a volunteering award?

2010 is the Leeds Year of Volunteering and as well as encouraging more people to roll their sleeves up and get involved, it’s important to recognise people who are already making a diff erence and celebrate the work they do.

Leeds Volunteering Owls is an awards scheme

that allows any resident of Leeds to nominate an individual or group of volunteers they feel deserves a pat on the back for the unpaid work they’ve done to benefi t others. Volunteers can also nominate themselves or the group that they work with.

Th e closing date for nominations is 30th September 2010. Everyone who is nominated for an award will be sent a certifi cate of congratulations. Shortlisted fi nalists will be invited to the awards evening on 1st December at Leeds Civic Hall.

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For more info www.leedsyearofvolunteering.co.uk

This year Soroptomist International of Leeds marks 80 years of voluntary

community service. Th e Mayor and members of Soroptimists in Dortmund, Germany, will be on hand to help them celebrate in style!

Various events have been organised over the third weekend in April to mark the achievements of SI Leeds since its inception in 1930. Th e club is one of almost 3,000 in 125 countries, where professional women give their time, skills and experience to projects which enhance the status of women and support children,

families and communities.Together with other Yorkshire SI clubs, SI Leeds is supporting Soroptimists in Zimbabwe, providing essential help to families in a diffi cult economic and political climate. Working closely with SI Bulawayo, the Leeds club’s particular focus is to support the education of girls.

For more information about SI Leeds, please go to www.soroptimist-gbi.co.uk/leeds

Leeds Soroptomists Celebrate 80 Years

professional women give their time, skills and experience to projects which enhance the status of women and support children, families and communities

it’s important to recognise people who are already making a diff erence and celebrate the work they do

Th e Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store (run by Moortown Baptist Church) aims to deliver over four thousand items of donated furniture to more than a thousand individuals and families across the city every year.

‘On the face of it, what we do – collect furniture and give it away to someone who doesn’t have any – seems the easiest thing in the world,’ said the charity’s chairman, John Sherbourne. ‘However, with so many rules and regulations to get to grips with and funding hard to come by, it’s an enormous challenge.”

If you have unwanted furniture you would like to donate to the Leeds and Moortown Furniture Store call 0113 2739727 or email [email protected]

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The fi nal touches have been made to the newly refurbished

play area at Becketts Park after work was delayed due to bad weather.

Th e new playground has lots of colourful, exciting equipment suitable for toddlers from the age of two, to juniors up to age twelve. Th e toddlers section includes a play fence with moving, noise making parts as well as a slide and cradle seat. For older children there are several large climbing frames, slides and a see-saw to keep them entertained. New pathways, seating, litterbins and trees have also been included in the scheme.

Developers of nearby building projects contributed £140,000 to the scheme, whist the area committee paid an additional £40,000 from its capital wellbeing budget.

I have been asked to appeal to readers to think about giving a little time to helping older people

in the community. Meanwood Elders Neighbourhood Action (MENA) provides lots of activities to keep older people active and less lonely. One scheme they need extra help with is the Sunday Lunch Club. Once a month 35 elderly people are provided with a three course meal at Stainbeck United Reform Church. Volunteers are needed to help with preparation, serving and clearing

up. Th ere are three teams which alternate, so you will just be needed once every three months. I am on the Blue team and I can tell

you from experience how much I enjoy being involved. If you can help please contact Roy or Joan at MENA 0113 2785777 or e-mail [email protected] Looking forward to June, I would like to update you on this year’s arrangements for Armed Forces and Veterans’ Day on 27th June, 11am – 4pm.Th e event will begin with a march to LeedsTown Hall for a short service, before the rest of the day’s activities,

which will include a military vehicles display, fl ight simulator, camp kitchen and a programme of entertainment in the Town Hall.

Th e aim is to honour Britain’s Armed Forces, our past achievements, the dedication of those currently serving, and the opportunities that the Armed Forces off er future generations. I do hope you will be able to attend this family event and make it an even bigger success than last year. Any ex-serving personnel wanting to join the march to the Town Hall should be near Morrisons on Woodhouse Lane at 10am where instructions will be given.

For further details about any of the above please contact me on 0113 278 7650 or e-mail [email protected]

Councillor Brenda Lancaster Meanwood

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Money from the North West Inner Area Committee’s Wellbeing Fund will help to pay for new, overnight enforcement patrols in June and July, when thousands of students move in and out of their rented accommodation.

A dedicated operation will be launched to tackle the problem of ‘bin tatting’ or the slashing and turning over of rubbish bins and bags looking for sensitive documents to be used in identity fraud. Two environmental action offi cers will patrol the streets with police during the main changeover period.

An additional refuse

collection vehicle will be deployed to deal with the high volumes of waste, as well as £16,000 to help support the ‘Leave Leeds Tidy’ project run by Leeds University Union’s Volunteering and Community Offi ce.

During this period the Green Streets team, led and run by students, will collect any useful items and redistribute them to charities, hostels and shelters, and hold several free shops over the summer. Th ey will also provide information for students, landlords and residents in the community on where to recycle bottles, clothes and other household waste.

Students and Councillors Work

Together to Keep Leeds Tidy

Weetwood councillors Judith Chapman, Sue Bentley and Ben Chastney try out the new equipment!

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Abbey Runners Tues, 7.45pm Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, for local run & Th urs, 7.20pm, Leeds Met Beckett Park campus for coached track sessions. All standards of runner welcome. Details: www.abbeyrunners.co.uk

Dalesbus Ramblers Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales on Sundays. All walks accessible by public transport & DalesBus services 800, 820 & 870 which link North Leeds with the Dales on Sun & bank hols. Details: Steve 07982 764 857 www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk.

Daoist Taichi, Qigong & Kungfu Mon 7 – 9pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Chapel Fold (off Cardigan Rd). Beginners Welcome. £6 /£5 Details: 07930 463 571 [email protected].

Farsley Celtic Badminton Club Join a friendly group, Mon 8pm at Farsley Celtic Football Club. All ages welcome. Details: Derek 259 0668.

Friends of Lawnswood Badminton Club Mon & Weds (term time), 7 – 9pm, Sports Hall at Lawnswood School. Parents, children (accompanied) & members of the wider community welcome. Details: Tony Magee 267 3728, [email protected].

Kirkstall Harriers Running Club Mon & Wed, 6.50pm, Kirkstall Leisure Centre. All abilities welcome! Details: www.kirkstallharriers.org.uk, [email protected]

Leeds 10K or BUPA Great North Run St. Gemma’s Hospice has guaranteed places in both these events. Details: 218 5570.

Leeds 10k – Places Available Run the Jane Tomlinson’s ‘Run for All’ on Sunday 4 July & raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust? Run it, walk it, wheel it, hop it!! Details: 262 1852, david.fi [email protected], www.bcrt.org.uk

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where

swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confi dence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Ruth 275 7825, Sara 287 6250.

Leeds Contra Dance ClubHeadingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd, 2nd & 4th Tues of month, 8 - 10.30pm. Live band! No partner/experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz on 284 3282, www.leedscontra.freeuk.com

Leeds English Folk Dancing Society Weds, Meanwood Methodist Church (School Room), 7.30 – 9.30pm. Details: Derry Fletcher 07960 335926.

Leeds Half MarathonSun 9 May. Run for St Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5570, www.st-gemma.co.uk.

Leeds Morris Men Th urs 7.45 - 9.45pm, Notre Dame Sixth Form College, St. Mark’s Avenue. New members welcome. Current age range 12 -70! Details: Brian 278 1787.

Leeds YHA Walking Group Walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Details: Stephen 368 0417, www.leedsyha.org.uk

Lindy Hop Dance Mons, Moortown Social Club, Cranmer Gardens, LS17. Beginners 8pm, Intermediates 9.15pm. No partner needed. Swing music. £5/£4. Details: Joyce 278 9891/ 07748 702102 www.swingjiveleeds.com

Meanwood Park Bowling Club Plays in the park & welcomes new members. Details: drop by the green or call 294 6012/274 7076.

Th e Midnight Walk!Sat 15 May. Visit www.leedsmidnightwalk.co.uk to register for the St Gemma’s ladies only 6 or 12 mile sponsored walk. Starts & ends at Leeds Rugby training ground, Kirkstall Rd. Fabulous warm up event & live entertainment. Details: 218 5570, [email protected]

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Over 50s Yoga in Headingley New weekly daytime class. All abilities. Beginners welcome. Details: Lynn (BWY) 01943 461581.

Phoenix Folk DancersEnglish Country Dancing, Adel Methodist Church Hall, (behind the Lawnswood Arms), Wed 8 –10pm. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary. Details: 2611902

Saturday Night is Dance Night! An apology: due to venue problems at Th e Assumption Social Club, this night will no longer take place. As soon as a new venue is found, we will let you know. Details: 262 4076/07891 333310

Scottish Country DancingTh urs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. No partner necessary. £2.50 incl refreshments. Details: 269 1791, 278 2300, [email protected]

St Chad’s Tennis ClubJoin our friendly club & play tennis throughout the year - fun club sessions & competitive opportunities. New members welcome. Details: Anne Wallace 274 9917

Step out for Stroke Sun 9 May starting Millennium Square, Leeds. A walk around Leeds city centre with Leeds West Indian Carnival leading the way in fabulous costumes. Aim: to raise awareness & funds for Th e Stroke

Association. Details: [email protected]

Swim the Channel Challenge Swim Dover to Calais (21 miles) but in your local pool over 12 weeks. Just 1,344 lengths of a 25m pool! St Gemma’s provide a swim diary & support. All they ask is that you raise as much sponsorship as possible for the hospice. Details: Laura 218 5570, www.st-gemma.co.uk.

Th e Tuesday Club Dance the night away at Th e Village Hotel, Otley Road, LS16, 8–11pm. Great atmosphere & DJ. Over 25s. Smart dress. Only £3.50 Details: Reg on 01274 771285/ 07939 959400.

Yarnbury Angling ClubMatches 1st Sun of month. Members only. Coach transfers to & from venues. Details: Adrian Addy 07956 964713.

Yorkshire Dales Sponsored Walk Sat 5 June, Rugger Ramble in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. 13 mile walk starting 9am at Wharfedale Rugby Club near Grassington. Refreshments provided. Goody bag & certifi cate. Details: 218 5570, www.st-gemma.co.uk.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art Exhibition St Matthew’s Church, Wood Lane, LS7. 1, 3 & 8 May

10.30am – 2.30pm, & 2 & 9 May, 2 – 4pm. Includes work by local artist Phil Spellacy.

Birds in Chinese ArtExhibition by members of the Chinese Brush Painters’ Society ‘til 30 June, Lotherton Hall, Aberford LS25. All paintings for sale. Open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm.

Bramhope Arts Club Open air exhibition (weather permitting!), Golden Acre Park 29 & 30 May. Lots of original paintings to view & buy. 10am – 4pm. Hope to see you there!

Chinese Brush Painters Society Jane Dwight leads workshops, including painting tigers in this Year of the Tiger, on 15/16 May, Pool Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, 10am – 4pm. Sat 5 June Nick Hornigold will run a workshop on meticulous painting. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks,co.uk

Craft Club Friendly, informal club for all levels of experience & interest, Th urs 2-4pm at Stainbeck Church, LS7. Try diff erent crafts or bring your own. £1 to cover materials. Details: Vanessa 07961 535767, [email protected]

Farsley & District Art Club Mon & Wed, 7:30pm & Th urs, 2pm for drawing & painting at studios in Westroyd

Park, New Street, Farsley. Club also hosts expert demos, workshops, critiques & exhibitions. New members welcome. Details: www.farsleyartclub.org.uk.

Flower Arranging ClassesPaxton Horticultural Society, 186 Kirkstall Lane, LS5, 1st Th urs of month (except Jan & Aug), 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Details: Kath Hall 275 2436, [email protected]

Knitting & Nattering 3rd Tues of the month (18 May), New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley, 7.30pm. All welcome! Details: 07712 540388, [email protected]

Life Drawing A friendly group of artists of all levels of experience meets regularly in Adel. Summer sessions on Tues, with a choice of morning, afternoon & evening groups. Details: Bob 0113 230 1761, [email protected]

Something Beautiful Sat 15 & Sun 16 May, Left Bank, Cardigan Rd. Art exhibition & sale to raise funds for charity, 10am – 7pm Sat, 10am – 6pm Sun.

Storymaking WorkshopStorymaking & theatre workshops in Headingley Sat 15 & 29 May. Details: Murray/ Emma 274 4391.

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FAIRS & MARKETS

Cakes & Coff ee MorningSat 22 May, 10am–12, Meanwood Methodist Church. Supporting ‘Th e Race for Life’ & Cancer Research UK

Christian Aid Coff ee Morning Sat 8 May, 10am-12, St Andrews Church, Butcher Hill, LS16. Tea, coff ee & homemade cakes. All welcome.

Coff ee & Cakes Meanwood Holy Trinity Church, Sat 15 May, 10am-12. Enjoy wide selection of yummy cakes & coff ee!

Coff ee Morning & Sale Sat 8 May, 10am – 2pm, South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, Headingley. To raise funds for a voluntary team working with the local community of Port Elizabeth, South Africa in August. Plants, cakes, books, DVDs, crafts, homemade produce etc.

Craft Fair Sat 26 June, 2.30 – 5pm, Carr Manor Primary School.Tables avail. £10. Details: Gill [email protected].

Headingley Farmers’ Market 2nd Sat of month, Th e Rose Garden in front of Th e Arc on North Lane. 9am – 12.30pm.

Indoor Car Boot Sale Sat 1 May & Sat 5 June, 10am – 1pm, St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Entry by donation. Details: 0113 218 5565. Leeds Horticultural Society

Annual Plant & Coff ee MorningSat 8 May, 9.30 – 11.30am, St Chad’s Centre, Otley Road. Adm £1 incl. refreshments. Quality plants, homemade cakes Details: 225 0030

Lunchtime Live! On 15 May enjoy coff ee & cake, soup & roll & live music. Ashwood Hall (City Church) 44a Headingley Ln. Plus crafts & vintage clothes for sale. Fundraiser for rejuvenation of Hall. Details: Katherine Kelly 275 8466 or [email protected]

Meanwood Holy Trinity Spring Fayre Sat 8 May, 10.30am - 1pm in Church Parochial Hall. Free entry. Children’s games, refreshments, stalls, bedding plants. All proceeds to Holy Trinity.

Otley Farmers’ Market Sun 30 May 9am - 1pm.

Plant Market Sat 15 May, 11am – 4pm, Paxton Horticultural Society, Paxton Hall, Kirkstall Lane. Th ey will be joined by other horticultural groups to off er quality plants at reasonable prices. Tombola & refreshments. Free admission.

Plant & Produce Sale Sat 22 May, 11am – 2.30pm, St. Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Road, Headingley. Entry 50p. Plants, cuttings & fl owers, homemade cakes, pies, biscuits, jams, chutneys & marmalade. In aid of Leeds Festival Chorus.

Spring Open Day & Plant Fair Sun 23 May.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary, Weetwood Lane. Stalls, games & refreshments. Sanctuary open daily 10 – 3pm. Guided tours Wed 11am. Next Pony Day Th urs 3 June. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158, www.hopepastures.org. Volunteers needed for range of tasks – please contact [email protected]

Stall Holders Wanted for Green Fair St Matthew’s Church, Wood Lane, LS7. 12 June, 11am – 3pm. Craft stalls, cake-stall, drum circle, puppet workshop, live music, info on green living, children’s games. Stalls: £15 or £10 for own table, community or charity stalls. Details: [email protected]

Stainbeck’s Community Café Th urs 6 May open 11-2pm for light lunches & 2 – 4pm for tea & cakes. An exhibition will include photographs showing life in Meanwood & Chapel Allerton over the years. At Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd.

St Andrew’s Church Coff ee Morning 3rd Sat every month 10.30am-12, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill. All Welcome

Summer Fair Sat 12 June, 10am – 1pm, Headingley Methodist Church. Homemade cakes, books, toys, plants, bric-a-brac, raffl e, tombola, children’s games & refreshments, including bacon butties!Table Top Sale Sat 15 May, Headingley Methodist Church (opp

Arndale Centre), 10am – 12. Details & to book a table (£10), call Margaret 257 6547.

Vintage Fair Sat 29 & Sun 30 May, 10am – 4pm, St Gemma’s Hospice, Harrogate Rd, Moortown. Huge range of vintage, retro & collectable goods, plus 24 stallholders, incl. clothing, accessories, jewellery, furniture, artwork, books, music & bric-a-brac. Details: 218 5555.

Wheatfi eld Weekly SalesWheatfi elds Hospice holds sales every Tues (1.30-3pm) & Fri (10am-12) to raise funds for the hospice. Bric-a-brac, books, furniture, new & second hand clothing. Café open on Fri & jewellery on 1st & 3rd Tues.

GROUPS/CLUBS

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club1st Wed of month, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley. 5 May Diana Leeper gives talk on ‘Faberge & Th e English Royal Collection’ & on 2 June it’s ‘Memoirs of a Famous Unknown Actor’ with David Wrightam. Details: Mrs M. Huntley 230 1584.

Alwoodley Motor ClubEvery other Th urs 8.30-9pm, Th e Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403, www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

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Ash Road Area Residents AssociationHeadingley Community Centre. Th emes for upcoming meetings are: ‘Litter in the area’ & ‘Headingley Stadium’ on 10 May; AGM, ‘Parking’ & ‘Living Streets’ 5 July; ‘Noise’ on 13 Sept; & ‘Housing’ 22 Nov. All at 7.30pm. Details: [email protected]

Bramhope Round TableEvery 2nd Tues. Fun, friendship & fundraising (in that order!). All men between 18 & 45 welcome. Details: www.bramhoperoundtable.co.uk, [email protected]

British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds) meets monthly, Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. AGM 5 May & an informal evening get-together Sat 8 May. Details: 0113 262 4131, [email protected]

Cat loving volunteers wanted! to join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs. Fosterers also needed - full support given. Details: www.feralcatwelfare.org.uk, [email protected]

Friends of University Art and Music (Leeds) fosters the musical & artistic outreach of the Uni of Leeds. Membership open to all & regular activities arranged. On Sun 16 May there will be a visit to Monk Fryston & Crathorne Halls. Details:

0113 343 2584, www.leeds.ac.uk/fuam Kaleidoscope Social club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 2621455 or 2612272, www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

Lawnswood Bridge Club1.15pm Tues, YMCA Otley Road. Small friendly club playing Chicago. New members welcome with a partner if possible. Details: 07771 610350

Leeds Astronomical Society Observing sessions, Th e New Inn, Eccup LS16, Wed 5 & 19 May, & Fri 16 July. Arrive between 8.30 & 10pm. Details: www.leedsastronomy.org.uk

Leeds CaledoniansSociety for those with a Scottish pedigree or interest in things Scottish warmly welcomes new members. AGM Tues 11 May. Come along & suggest themes for meetings & visits. Details: 0113 267 0424, www.leedscaledonians.org.uk

Leeds Combined Arts Poetry Evening Wed 19 May, 7.30pm, Headingley Community Centre. Join Terry Bridges for an evening entitled ‘Th e Seven Ages of Man’.Opportunity for guests or members to read in 2nd half of evening. Entry £1.50 incl.refreshments.

Leeds Hospital Alert A small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the

NHS. Muir Court, Sagar Place, off St Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Next meeting Mon 10 May, 7.30pm. All welcome. Details: Carmel Coles 275 6062.

Leeds Horticultural Society 1st Tues of month, St Chad’s Centre, Otley Road, 8pm. Improve your gardening skills, learn from interesting speakers. New members welcome. Membership: single £10/£15 couple. Details: 225 0030.

Leeds Ladies Coff ee Club1st Th urs of month, 10.30am, Leeds Church Institute, New Market St. LS1. 6 May Mr Don Metcalf will give a talk entitled ‘Fire at Windsor Castle’. Details: 260 0413/ 225 1166.

Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & fi lm making. Fri 7.30pm, Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance). Details: George Wooley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972.

Leeds Oxfam Group Wed 5 May, 7.30pm, Leeds Civic Hall. Arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam, incl. open meetings 1st Wed of each month. All welcome. Annual sponsored walk in the Dales Sat 5 June. Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542. Leeds U3A Over 18 interest groups ranging from walking, dancing & Tia Chi to books, music, photography & other interesting subjects. Make new friends, start a new

hobby or reawaken an old interest. Details: Christine Ball 2687808, Margaret Warmsley 269 5654, www.u3aleeds.btik.com

Leeds University Old Students’ Associationwelcomes all former students of the University. AGM & talk by Professor Mike Green on the Holy Land through Victorian eyes, with magic lantern slides, Wed 19 May, Devonshire Hall. Details: 0113 261 4564, [email protected]

Leeds Women’s Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of month for lunch, 12.15pm, Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 267 9316.

Meanwood Women’s Institute 3rd Tues of month, Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, 7.30pm. 18 May there will be a fi sh & chip supper & bingo.

Mercury Movie MakersClub for camcorder owners. Weds, Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. Advice freely available. Regular fi lm & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 267 4868, www.communigate.co.uk/brad/mercmove

National Trust in Leeds Th riving organisation with almost 400 members. Outings to places of historic interest, holidays & monthly walks. Details: Pam 258 8178.

19th North Leeds (St Chad’s) Scout Group AGM 49th Annual Meeting of the Group, Th urs 13 May, 7pm, St. Chad’s Parish Centre. Details: Chris Milestone 278 0208, [email protected]

Social & Events GroupNew members welcome. Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre, walks, badminton, weekends away, talks, parties & more. Monthly social/ new members night in north Leeds. Details: 0870 787 4425, www.leedsivc.org.uk

Th e Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Rd, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch 12.30pm, followed by visiting speaker. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437, [email protected]

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club Farsley Library Community Room, Mon 7.45pm. Next meetings 10 May (AGM) & 24 May. A friendly environment in which to fi nd your voice & improve your presentation skills, while having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt 267 2062.

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the University as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff , or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Visit to Doddington Hall, Th urs 13 May. Details: [email protected].

MUSIC

Bell Ringing at St Chad’sTh urs 7.30 – 9pm Beginners & experienced ringers welcome. Details: Simon Futers 230 0186, [email protected]

Copenhagen People’s Choir & Amici SingersTues 11 May, 7.30pm, St Stephen’s Church, Kirkstall. Free with retiring collection for Christian Aid. Details: Kenneth Endersby 267 7775.

Flute Group Tues 6.45 - 7.45pm during term time, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama (19 Shire Oak Rd. Headingley). For fl autists of Grade 4 standard & above. New members welcome! Details: 275 1232

Gala Concert Sat 8 May, 7.30pm, St Stephen’s Church, Kirkstall, feat. Opera North singers Deborah Dales (Soprano), Joanna Gamble (Mezzo Soprano) & accompanist Graham Coatman. Tkts £5 incl. refreshments. Part of ‘Treasures Revealed’ Week 2010.

Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome. Details: 01274 583 989.

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club Join in playing or listening to our Yamaha AR100 organ & PRSS.900 keyboard. Occasional concerts by professional artists. Variety of music. Wed 7.30-10.30pm.

Guiseley Factory Workers Club. Details: Chairman John Booth. 226 5671

Phoenix Concert Band A community wind band rehearses weekly at West Park Centre, Spen Lane, Th urs 7.30 – 9.30pm. No audition. Players of a suitable standard welcome (Associated Board Grade 5). Details: [email protected], www.phoenixband.co.uk

SENIORS

Lunch Club Mons & Weds 11-1.30pm (£4). Stainbeck United Reformed Church, Stainbeck Rd. Meal, friendship, gentle exercise. Transport provided. Volunteers always welcome. Details: Avril or Brian 293 5847, Angela 225 3766

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age. 1st Wed of month, Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm. Speaker or entertainment 2pm. Also days out, dining, walks, holidays, computer & play reading groups. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 01943 875208.

MENA Tai Chi Th urs 12 noon – 1pm, Meanwood Community Centre. MENA’s most popular activity. Just £2. Details: 278 5777

MENA Active Exercise Class Wed 10 – 11.30am, Meanwood Community Centre. New members always welcome. Cost £2. Details: 278 5777

MENA’s Annual Holiday A fi ve day excursion to the Lake District, Mon 6 – Fri 10 Sept. Just £220 for bed, breakfast & evening meal, four excursions, travel & insurance. Anyone over 55 welcome. Details: Roy 278 5777.

New Swimming Group for Meanwood MENA has been given a grant to off er free taxis to Scott Hall Sports Centre to go swimming (which is also free to OAPs). Details: Roy 278 5777

Older & Active in Leeds Chair-based exercise for over 50s. Tues 10.30 – 11.30am, Bentley Court, Meanwood Valley Green. £1. New weekly ‘Meanwood Strollers’ group. All walks under an hour. All abilities. Details: Hillary or Jaki 350 4200/ 350 4210. www.fgfl eeds.org

STEP Bingo, Brunch & Banter Every Th urs 11.30am - 12.30pm, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Butcher Hill. STEP Men’s Group meets monthly on Wed,1.30 - 2.30pm. Drop in Group every Th urs 10 – 11.30am & Gentle Exercise every Tues 10 – 11.30am.Th ere’s lots happening at STEP (Supporting the Elderly People)! Details: 275 7988

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Zest Tuesday Laughter Club Tues 11am, Meanwood Working Men’s Club. Bingo, quizzes plus tea & a chat. Light lunch, 12.30, just £2, followed by line dancing 1.30 – 3pm. No partner needed. Future plans include days out & shopping trips. Details: 240 6677

SPIRITUAL

Be Kind to your Mind A free course in Positive Th inking. Brahma Kumaris Centre, West Park. Details from 275 7727, [email protected] www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

Christian Science Church Services, 40 Otley Rd, Headingley: Sun 10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of month, 7.30pm & 4th Wed 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Th urs & Fri. www.christianscience.org.uk

FREE ‘drop in’ group meditation Sundays 7 – 8pm. (Except 3rd Sun of month: 6.30 – 7.30pm) An opportunity to experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

Headingley Methodist Church As part of the Treasures Revealed Initiative, the Church will be open morning of Th urs 6 May, Sat 8 May 10am – 2pm, & Sun morning 9 May. All welcome to come & see the treasures & history of the building.

Headingley St Columba URC Worship at Headingley St. Columba United Reformed Church every Sunday 10.45am. Everyone welcome. Details: www.headingley-urc.co.uk

Healing in LeedsExperience healing to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing by members of National Federation of Spiritual Healers, Fri 11am-2.30pm. All welcome. Small donation welcome. Leeds Healing Centre, Centenary House, North Street, Leeds. Details: 07985 121810/01274 617700, www.leedshealingcentre.org. Also Th urs 7 – 8.30pm, 136 Street Lane, LS8. Details: 07949 972690

Holy Trinity Church Meanwood Services 8.30am on 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sun of month. Joint service at Methodist Church, 8.30am on 4th Sun. Sung Eucharist Sun 10.30am (except term time when Parade services are on 1st Sun). Holy Communion 10am every Wed. Details: www.holytrinitymeanwood.org.uk

Learn to meditate FWBO Leeds Buddhist Centre. A contemporary approach to meditation, mindfulness & the Buddhist tradition. Also classes in yoga & bodywork, chronic pain & stress management. Details: 244 5256, www.leedsbuddhistcentre.org.

Leeds Stillness GroupBased on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of Th e Power of Now & A

New Earth. Watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of silent meditation. Small donation appreciated. Details: 07884 332644 or www.peacenowhere.com

Lunchtime MeditationTh urs 6 May – 3 June, 12.30 – 1pm, Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 21 St Paul’s St, LS1. Experience basic meditation techniques to help you unwind & de-stress during your lunch break. Donations welcome.

Meditation for BeginnersMon 10 – 24 May, 6.30 – 7.30pm at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, 21 St Paul’s St, LS1. Learn basic meditation techniques to help you unwind, de-stress & calm your mind. Donations welcome.

Meditation in LeedsWeekly drop-in classes in Meanwood, Leeds University, Roundhay 7.30-9.30pm. Details: 224 2902, [email protected] www.meditationinleeds.org

Stainbeck United Reformed Church Sat 8 May: Church open 11am – 4pm with light refreshments & exhibition as part of ‘Treasures Revealed’ Week 2010.Sun 9 May: Anniversary Service, 10.45am with Yorkshire Synod Moderator preaching. Community Songs of Praise, 3pm followed by tea & cake. Exhibition open over lunch.

St Andrew’s Church Moor Grange Saturday Sanctuary All Age Service

1st Sat every month, 4.30pm. Informal worship followed by refreshments. All welcome.St Michael’s Headingley Parish Church 8am services, 2nd & 4th Sun of month. 10am Holy Communion. 12.15pm communion (said service). Wed 10.30am Holy Communion every week.

Th e Fourth Way Foundation Sat 1 May, 2 – 5pm in Fewston. Music & Movements: Half Day Workshop. Wed 12 May & Wed 26 May, 7:30 – 9.30pm, Otley, Fourth Way Philosophy: Readings and discussion. Details: Robert 07814 951231, www.fourth-way.org.uk.

SUPPORT

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. 18 May Joyce Pringle presents illustrated review ‘Music Hall Stars’. Entry £2 incl. refreshments & raffl e. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694

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Diff erent Strokes Invites stroke survivors to join them, Wed 1.45 – 3.45pm, Adel Stables, Back Church Lane. Incl. an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

D.R.E.A.M Group for people with disabilities (18 – 65) in NW Leeds. Meet Mon 1.30 – 3.30pm. New members & volunteers welcome. Details: 07708 245 425 [email protected], www.dreamnwleeds.org.uk.

Expert Patient ProgrammeFree courses for people with long term health problems or disabilities. Mental Health Issues – Th urs 10 June at Technorth LS7. Arthritis – Tues 6 July, Seven Arts Centre, LS7. Learn how to manage symptoms; improve fi tness; eat healthily; communicate eff ectively & more. Details: 305 7591/ 305 7582, [email protected]

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

Free Debt Help & AdviceAvailable from Christians Against Poverty. Call 0800 328 0006 for appointment. Leeds Coeliac Group Fri 21st May, 7.30pm. Gluten-free Fish & Chips at Westfi eld Fisheries, 5 New

Rd, Yeadon, LS19. Details: 07711 768850, [email protected]

Leeds Diabetes Support Group 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse,7– 9pm. Variety of speakers. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

Parkinson’s Disease Society Leeds & DistrictEveryone welcome. Details: Terry on 0113 293 5930.

Talking MagazinesAnyone who is blind or partially sighted can obtain these monthly cassettes by contacting Leeds Cassette at the Shire View Centre, 72 Headingley Lane LS6 2DJ or calling 0113 270 9130.

Th e Open Door Café A meeting place for people with dementia & their carers. Last Mon of month (except bank hols), 2-4pm, New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road. Details: Nikki 231 1727

Wheatfi elds Carers Support Group Small friendly group meets at Wheatfi elds, Grove Lane, 2nd Wed of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Chat over coff ee & share experiences. Details: Chris Ellis 203 3342, Angie Th ompson, Carers Leeds, 246 8338.

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

Fifty Years of Nursing in Leeds Tues 18 May, 12pm, Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Amusing talk by Betty Smithson. Light refreshments. Free.

Details: Stan Packman 266 1666

Headingley Cafe Scientifi que Tues 4 May, Dr. Bruce Turnbull will address ‘Synthetic Biology – A Brave New World? On Mon 7 June Dr. Peter Malinowsky talks about ‘Meditation’. 7.45pm – 9.30pm, New Headingley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Rd. All welcome. Adm £2. Details: [email protected]

Headingley Green PartyWorks in Leeds NW Constituency for a safer, sustainable world & meets at least once a month. It will be standing candidates in local & national elections & welcomes anyone interested in the important issues of our time. Details: 226 1876, [email protected], www.headingleygreens.org.uk, or write to: Headingley Green Party, c/o 21 Hollin Drive, Leeds LS16 5NE.

Headingley & Kirkstall Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Campaigns for a world free from the threat of WMD & works for a truly peaceful & secure future. Meets 1st Tues of month, Headingley Community Centre, North Lane. 7.30-9.30pm. Newcomers welcome. Details: 274 1011, [email protected]

Leeds Anglo German Club Tues 18 May, 7.30pm, St Columba’s URC, Headingley Lane. Almut Grüner, CEO of Th ackray Museum will take an entertaining

look behind the scenes at the museum & talk about ‘What links the Th ackray Medical Museum with rural Baden-Württemberg’, highlighting historic German objects. In German and English.

Leeds Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyWed 19 May, 2pm, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Moor Road, Headingley, a talk on ‘Th e stained glass of William Morris & his circle’ by Martin Ellis. Guests £5. Details: Ann Lightman 0113 261 1363

Leeds Geological Association Th urs 6 May, 7pm, Rupert Beckett Lecture Th eatre, Michael Sadler Building, Leeds Uni. Lecture : “Th e Earth after us” by Dr Jan Zalasiewicz of Leicester University. Visitors welcome. Details: www.leedsga.org.uk

MISC/ Events

Blood Donor Sessions Headingley: Fri 30th April at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd.. Horsforth: Wed 5th May at Th e Grove Centre, New St. All sessions 2 – 4pm & 5 – 7.30pm.

Fashion North Wed 2 – Fri 4 June, Left Bank, Cardigan Rd. Showcasing work of students from Leeds Uni, Leeds College of Art & Design, Harrogate College of Fashion, Huddersfi eld Uni. Exhibitions, networking, arts market & nightly fashion shows. Open: 10am – 5pm; Fashion shows 7 – 9pm.

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Honey Bee Swarms will be collected free of charge, if accessible, Details: Terry Beddows on 268 8231.

Large Room for HireMeanwood Methodist Church, Monk Bridge Rd. Excellent fl oor, adjacent kitchen & disabled facilities, plus smaller room for meetings of 12-15 people. Weekdays & evenings. Details: 293 9564.

Latin, Classical Studies, Greeks & Romans Leeds Centre for Classical Studies off ers courses on all aspects of the Greek & Roman World. At Headingley Parish Hall. Details: Adrian Lester 256 8918, [email protected]

Low cost acupuncture treatment Tues, Burley Lodge Centre. Non-profi t clinic run by qualifi ed members of British Acupuncture Council. £12 for 45-min treatment. Details: 275 4142, [email protected]

NeighboursUnited.netIndependent community social network, run by volunteers, for those

who work, live & study in Leeds. Aims to get people in the community together & communicating. Share news, chat, add event notices & share videos or photos of activities. Members can also link through Facebook &Twitter. Details: www.neighboursunited.net

Photographic ExhibitionTh urs 6 May: An exhibition include photographs of life in Meanwood & Chapel Allerton over the years at Stainbeck United Reformed Church. Stainbeck’s Community Cafe open from 11am – 4pm. Part of ‘Treasures Revealed’ Week 2010.

Rooms for Hire Headingley Methodist Church has rooms of various sizes which can be used for meetings, activities & celebrations. Details: Margaret Appleyard on 257 6547.

St Chad’s Scouts Looking for fun, adventure, or a new challenge? Why not join our leadership team – [email protected]. No prior knot tying experience required!

Snooker, Beetle Drive & Quiz Mon 10 May, 7pm, Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, LS6. Evening of fun hosted by the Oddfellows Princess Victoria Lodge. £2 incl refreshments. All welcome. Raffl e prizes gratefully accepted. Details: Tracey 242 4003.

Snooker Night Wed 26 May. Snooker & chat, 7.30pm Meanwood Institute, Green Rd, Meanwood. Details: Tracey 242 4003, or just turn up.

Treasures Revealed at South Parade Baptist Church Exhibition of vibrantly-coloured banners on the Creation: 1 – 4 May & 7 – 9 May, 10am – 4pm. Th ese are being shown around the country, most recently at Exeter & York Cathedrals. Part of city-wide Treasures Revealed Festival (1 – 9 May). Not to be missed! Details: www.treasuresrevealed.co.uk

Volunteering at St. James’s HospitalWanted! enthusiastic volunteers to take trolley

service around the wards in new Cancer Wing, delivering magazines, newspapers, drinks & snacks to patients. Details: Vicki James 206 7646, [email protected]

Volunteers Wanted!Yorkshire Cancer Centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run a new Charity Shop based at St James’s Institute of Oncology. Details: Aanika Dhillon 206 8620, [email protected].

Wheatfi elds Hospice Needs You! Fundraising at Wheatfi elds is looking for people to help them with admin work. If you have IT skills, are confi dent on the phone, have PR experience or like organising events, they would like to hear from you. Details: Sharon Link on 203 3333.

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Playing the role of Judith Bliss will be Maggie Steed (pictured), who appeared recently in the BBC comedy drama series Jam and Jerusalem. ‘You always grab the chance to play Noel Coward, he is such a master,’ she said. ‘Playing Judith Bliss is a real challenge and the part is so wonderfully funny...if you can get it right. So, fi ngers crossed for June!’

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Treasures Revealed at St Stephen’sTh e Treasures Revealed nine day festival returns from 1st – 9th May, and churches throughout the city will be opening their doors and staging various exhibitions and events.Whether you are interested in his-tory and heritage, concerts and culture or simply seeking peace and tranquillity, churches are in-spirational buildings that are well worth a visit.

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a Grade II listed, early Victorian, Gothic style church built in 1829 and designed by Robert Chantrell who later designed Leeds Parish Church. Richard Oastler, ‘Th e Fac-tory King’, is busied here and the church has some beautiful stained glass windows. It will be open to visitors on Monday 3rd and Wednesday 5th May.

On Saturday 8th May at 7.30pm St Stephen’s is organising a Gala Concert featuring artistes from Opera North, including soprano Deborah Dales, mezzo soprano Joanna Gamble and accompa-nist Graham Coatman. Tickets (£6) are available from Kenneth Endersby on 0113 267 7775.

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Leeds Voice Day took place at Leeds Metropolitan University in March and was, once again, a raging success.

Christina Shewell, an international voice teacher and voice therapist led the workshop which explored the power, projection and fl exibility of your voice. Th e importance of posture, breathing and pace were all discussed, along with demonstrations of various vocal exercises.

Th e afternoon focused on how to use these techniques specifi cally in presentations. Most people fi nd it diffi cult to speak in front of a large crowd. Christina led the group through various warm ups, encouraging everything from dancing to running on the spot, through to making loud yawning or groaning sounds to loosen up!

If you would like to improve your voice, the Leeds Voice Day is a great place to pick up tips and techniques to have you sounding like a pro! Th ere will be another voice day on 5th September at Trinity College, Horsforth.

To book your place, contact Jo Donnelly on 01943 875780 or email [email protected]

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Danish and Leeds Choirs Join Forces at St Stephen’s

Kobenhavns Folkekor (Th e Co-penhagen People’s Choir) will join the Leeds-based Amici Singers for a concert at St Stephen’s Church, Kirkstall, on Tuesday 11th May, 7.30pm.

Th is mixed voice choir is made up

of approximately 25 members and gives six to ten concerts a year. A large part of the choir’s repertoire is sacred music, but they also in-clude many Danish pieces and mu-sic from around the world in our repertoire.

Th is will be the choir’s sixth visit to the UK. It has become a tradi-tion to visit a local choir and give a joint concert with them. Th e programme at St Stephen’s will in-clude a mixture of Danish and Brit-ish pieces, and an exciting Danish composition, Pater Noster, by Michael Bojesen.

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Th e dance company, based at Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton, has been working on the second in a series of dance pieces about passion. Th is in-stalment, called ‘Crazy Joanna’ based on a Spanish fi lm, Juana la Loca, focuses on how passion can manifest itself in domestic violence.

Taking you on a journey through history, the piece explores the lives of three women in violent situations;

from the tormented life of medieval Spanish Queen ‘Juana la Loca’, through to the backstreets of Buenos Aires at the birth of the Tango and fi nally, to a neighbourhood near you.

Th is is not the fi rst time that Slanjayvah’s Artistic Director, Jenni Wren, has focused on social issues, previously tackling mental health and breaking down language bar-riers. What’s particularly exciting about this work is that it is a collabo-ration between the dance company, fi lm maker Aurora Fearnley, who

has most recently been involved in producing superb music videos, and artist David Cobley. We were lucky enough to have a quick preview of some of the striking fi lm sequences which will be projected onto large screens during the performance, and can’t wait to see the show.

‘Crazy Joanna’ will be at Seven Arts on 1st May. For tickets email [email protected] or call 0113 262 6777. It will also be performed at Stage@Leeds on 21st May. Call 0113 343 8730 for tickets.

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Slanjayvah Artictic Director Jenni Wren and Film Maker Aurora Fearnley. (picture: James Rhodes)

Makkah Mosque on Th ornville Road, LS6, will hold its annual Islamic Exhibition from 1st – 5th May. Th e exhibition, which is part of the ‘Treasures Revealed’ Festival in Leeds where diff erent faiths open their doors to the wider community, is the largest exhibition of Islamic artefacts in the North of England. Makkah Mosque is the only mosque in Leeds that takes part in the festival and is a popular place for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Previous exhibitions have been very successful in encouraging diff erent communities to come together and enhance their relations.

Makkah Mosque regularly holds multi-faith and multi-cultural events and encourages inter-community relations: this is one of the reasons it was voted the UK’s Model Mosque in a nationwide competition in 2008.

On 1st May the mosque will also host a special ‘Connecting Cultures’ session for dignitaries and community leaders. Th is year’s chief

guest will be Greg Roberts, CEO of Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville USA. In previous years they have welcomed a variety of community leaders and Cabinet ministers, along with leading fi gures from industry and the arts.

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Summer holidays still seem a way off, but couldn’t we all do with a break?

The beauty of living in this part of the country is that you really don’t have to go that far

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Admit it – we’re spoilt! Just venture out of Leeds and you’re quickly into the Dales – fabulous scenery, great walks and drives, cosy pubs, great restaurants, charming towns and villages to mooch around, historic sites.

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City Destinations>Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow>The Baltic Centre of Contemporary Art, Newcastle>The Sage Music Centre, Gateshead>York Minster & Jorvik Viking Centre, York>Theatres, Music & Entertainment

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It’s tempting to think of Th e Dales and North York Moors as a day out – but why not make a weekend of it and really soak up everything these areas have to off er. Accommodation-wise there’s a huge variety – if the great outdoors is your preference there are numerous good campsites, or beautiful, remote self catering cottages where you can wallow in the wilderness and put the world to rights without interference from anyone. You could opt for a welcoming farmhouse or B & B, or a stylish pub with rooms. And there’s plenty of luxury around too if you feel you really need a bit of pampering.

Fantastic variety of things to do

Th e Dales, North York Moors and Lake District are all teeming with places to go and things to do, from the usual outdoor pursuits like walking, water sports, climbing and cycling, to racing, castles and abbeys, art and craft galleries, restaurants and tea rooms and loads more. Th e extra bonus is the stunning scenery wherever you go.

Don’t you love the seaside?

For those who love to be beside the seaside – you can’t beat the east and west northern coasts. From Scarborough and Bridlington to Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and fossil beach at Runswick Bay, and on up to the fabulous N o r t h u m b e r l a n d coast. To the west there’s fun to be had at Blackpool before heading north to Morecambe Bay (and maybe stay at the newly restored art deco Midland Hotel) and up the Cumbrian coast to Grange-over-Sands. Each coast has interesting places to stay, good restaurants, plenty of history and fabulous seascapes.

The big & small city experience

Th en there’s the lure of northern cities – theatres, concerts, museums and art galleries, great architecture, amazing nightlife, award-winning restaurants and much, much more. York, Newcastle, Durham, Carlisle – each has its own very distinct character, with so much to discover. Or, venture across the border to the two very diff erent cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Th e North off ers one of the most diverse urban environments.

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10 Good reasons to try Nordic Walking1 Burns 20-40% more calories than regular walking2 Works the whole body3 Easy to learn4 Sociable and Fun5 Lessens impact on joints6 Suitable for everyone7 Great for neck, shoulders and backs8 Affordable9 Can be done anywhere!10 ‘Green’ exercise

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Nordic Walking is an easy fun way to maximise the benefits of walking. Nordic Walking burns more calories than regular walking and increases mobility in neck, shoulders and spine. And joining one of our classes is a great way to make new friends too.For details of our classes call Tony Pattison on 07957 569229 or email [email protected]

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A tangible sign of spring is the arrival of the

fi rst wave of migrants here to breed in the short northern summer. Sand martins are often seen in numbers seeking insects in low fl ight over lakes and rivers, where they nest in vertical earth banks. Th ey are dull grey-brown above and white below with a clear breast band.

Wheatears breed in the open stony country of the upper Dales and are greyish above and buffi sh

below. Most distinctive is the white rump and black tail end. In spring and summer, males have a black eye-mark and pinkish-buff throat and breast. Engaging birds, they are seldom still.

Increasingly rare is the ring ouzel, which also frequents the higher Dales, where it nests in rocky ravines. Of blackbird size and shape, it is black with a white crescent across the breast. It is a shy bird with a loud melancholy song which echoes through the hills.

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The beauty of coach travel today is that you can jump on

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A LIFELONG INTEREST IN TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL

“I was always interested in transport and travel”, said Ken, who started his career as an accountant. “When the opportunity arose to purchase the company, I jumped at it. We started out sharing some of own

travel experiences – we wanted people to have a ‘complete’ experience, to enjoy both the travel and the destination, and for them to come back again and again.”

Dalesman Holidays have succeeded on many levels. People do come back again and again. Out of the dozens of tours, the company now boasts fi rm favourites like the Hampton Court Palace and Chelsea Flower Shows, the Edinburgh Tattoo, Th eatre Weekends, and German Christmas Markets. Th ere are regular trips to the Isle of Wight, Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains, the Austrian Tyrol, Spain, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Rhine Valley, Lake Garda. And, Destinations in the UK are endless!

SPECIALISING IN TAILOR-MADE TRIPS

“We like to think that we excel when it comes to tailoring trips for groups”, said Pat. “We are now becoming well known for Family History Tours, which include time in the Archives in London, Dublin and Edinburgh. We have planned special history excursions, tours of stately homes and castles, visits to the Eden Project, and gardens in Devon & Cornwall. If a special interest group wants to attend a specifi c event, we’ll organise it for them.”

Because Dalesman have coaches ranging from minibuses to 49 seaters, they can accommodate groups of any size. Sports clubs and various other associations are regular users. Day excursions and even ‘Mystery Tours’ are very popular.

Take to the Open Road!Coach travel is no longer the domain of the over 60s – with the emphasis on quality, value and a huge variety of destinations, more and more people are discovering the lure of ‘the open road’.

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THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY

“We like to show people something new”, Ken told us, “something they might not normally choose for themselves. It becomes a voyage of discovery and few are ever disappointed. Last year we went to Berlin and Poland, taking in Warsaw and Krakow – it was a spectacular trip. As we often do, we hired special guides, something not many people would be able to do as individuals.”

Th is year Dalesman Holidays venture to Eastern Canada for the fi rst time. Working with partners in Canada, the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ will take in Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Niagara Falls and Toronto over ten days.

“Th at’s what is so fascinating about travel”, said Ken. “Th ere is always somewhere new to go, we are continually evolving, meeting new people, taking them to new destinations – and discovering more ourselves. By coach the quality and value is hard to beat!”

A PASSION FOR TRANSPORT!

Dalesman Die Cast Models is the largest specialist stockist of die cast models in the North of England! A fantastic selection of all kinds of vehicles and more!

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May sees abundant fl owering, Spring is in full swing and the cherries are in blossom.

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not look out of place in a border, where their soft foliage and umbrels provide added interest. Fuchsias and pelargoniums can be hardened off outdoors in fi ne weather, but be brought back in if there is a danger of frost. Annuals, bi-annuals and perennials can be sown in rays with a glass cover. Seedlings that have already appeared can be potted on taking care not to disturb the roots. Seeds, such as poppies, that develop tap roots can be sown into toilet roll cylinders that, when the plants have established themselves, can be planted casing and all into the ground. Tap roots do not transplant well. Zinnias can also be done this way, unless you want to plant seeds straight into patio pots. Keep an eye on your pond, especially for any water lilies that may have become loose, any fl oating plants brought in for the winter can be returned mid-May, and if the weather has turned warm, start to feed fi sh, if you have any.

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annah Clark was landlady of the ‘Original Oak’ for more than thirty years, from 1819 to 1852, and lived through the transformation of the quiet rural village of Headingley into a bustling new suburb of Leeds. Only six years after she and her husband arrived to take over the old village

inn she was widowed, but she carried on running the inn herself, full of energy and initiative – a successful businesswoman in her own right.

She was 40 when she and her husband Joseph came to Headingley from town. She was originally from Idle and he from Leeds, from a family of butchers in the Shambles. Th ey had at least three surviving children, but like so many others had endured heartbreaking losses – their gravestone in St Michael’s churchyard has a poignant memorial to fi ve of their children who had died in infancy, and another stone marks the death of a son and two small grandchildren.

When they took over in 1819, ‘Th e Oak’ was already long-established as an inn and alehouse, dating back perhaps to the seventeenth century. It started life as a farmhouse and smallholding, rented from Lord Cardigan, Lord of the Manor, who owned most of the village. It had some land next to the house and

larger fi elds further away along Kirkstall Lane, which could provide overnight grazing for drovers bringing their cattle down to market next day in Leeds. Th e previous landlady, an elderly widow, had died in 1818 and the inn was probably quite run down, for she left numerous debts. Th e Clarks had their eye on a new market. Th ey changed the inn’s name to ‘Th e Original Oak’, linking it with the famous Shire Oak nearby, the local landmark. Th ey rebuilt and improved the old house, and in 1821 advertised that the inn now had ‘superior accommodation’ for dinner or tea parties of up to 40, in this ‘remarkably pleasant village, only 10 minutes walk from Kirkstall Abbey’. But they did not forget their old customers, the drovers, promising ‘accommodation for cattle near the house’ and good hay and corn.

After Joseph’s death in 1825, Hannah took charge and proved a great success – Lord Cardigan’s agent admired her spirit. She foresaw the growth and increasing prosperity of the village, and developed the business by adding ‘a dining-room for Societies’ and other improvements – it became the ‘Headingley Hotel’, off ering bedrooms and a full range of food and drink. It was an important focal point for the village: all the public meetings for the Headingley Enclosure were held there (1829-34), and it hosted local auction sales,

political meetings, societies and clubs, and the annual dinners Lord Cardigan provided for his tenants. ‘Mrs Clark’s House’ acquired a high reputation for convivial company: some of the local Leeds merchants were regulars with their own seats, and others braved the dark journey from town across Woodhouse Moor and up the muddy turnpike road to enjoy the camaraderie of the ‘Oak’. As an additional attraction Hannah turned part of the garden into a bowling green, a popular pastime for local residents which fl ourished for 150 years.

In 1847 Hannah was granted a new lease of the property from the Cardigan estate, still with 14 acres of grazing land for the drovers’ cattle, although this trade was dying with the advent of the railway. Times were changing, and in 1850 Lord Cardigan saw a chance of profi t by selling some of his village property, off ering long-term tenants like Hannah a good price. Her son bought the inn, but Hannah, now 71, gave up running it herself and it was leased to a new landlord. She died in 1861, aged 82. Her grave is overgrown, her name forgotten, but this spirited woman played her part in the history of Headingley.

By Eveleigh Bradford

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Lord Cardigan’s agent admired Hannah’s spirit. She foresaw the growth and increasing prosperity of the village, and developed the business by adding ‘a dining-room for Societies’

HANNAH CLARK (1779-1861)Landlady of the ‘Original Oak’ Inn


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summertime approaches, people often like to go out of town for a weekend to ‘get away from it all’. I seem to be in the minority because, I rather like the ‘all’ and have no desire to get away from it.

I’m a city girl through and through. Th e very thought of wide open spaces with greenery and fresh air makes me break out in hives. I don’t mind getting away from it all, as long as I can go to a diff erent city. I need that buzz, the action, the smog, the rude people – I love it.

My beloved grandmother lives in rural Nova Scotia in Canada. Her ‘town’ consists of four roads, a petrol station, a bakery and a lot of fi elds. It takes me forever to fall asleep when I’m there because the silence is deafening. I need the steady hum of traffi c, maybe the occasional siren or drunken lout to lull me into a deep sleep. Being awoken by the sound of cows makes me feel like I’m on another planet. Couple this with the fact that there’s no internet connection and you may as well have cut off my right arm.

I will never fully understand the appeal of camping or a hike in the dales, but my appreciation for strutting down a city street in some high heels will never dwindle.

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I need that buzz, the action, the smog, the rude people – I love it.

A Door into the Past

For most people 2nd April passed as just another Friday, but in 1911 it was a very special day, or rather a special night – it was the census date which recorded the details of the fi rst families to live in the new residential development of West Park and off ered a fascinating insight into their lives.

With 17 houses, 56 residents and 26 servants, North Parade was the most populated street. Number 24 was home to Wilfred, a 43 year old cloth dealer. He was the 6th child of Fanny and Alfred, who had been residents of Victoria Road, Headingley since the 1850s. In 1911, Wilfred had been married to Louise, originally from Bath, for 11 years. Th eir youngest child Greta (2) was looked after by 17 year old Elsie, a children’s nurse. Eric (9) was a boarder at a private college in Harrogate. Th eir North Parade home was also shared with Wilfred’s now widowed mother Fanny and his younger unmarried sister Blanche.

Th e 1901 census showed the recently married Wilfred and Louise living at 4 Woodbine Terrace in Headingley. Fifteen years later in 1926, Eric, who was still living at No. 24, got married, and later that year Wilfred sold up and moved away.

Th e photograph shows the door separating the main living rooms of the house from the kitchen and scullery, which were presided over by the live-in cook/domestic, 37 year old Mary.

Doug Kempwww.westparkresidents.org.uk

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DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, Mark Ruff alo.

Adapted from Dennis Lehane’s novel of the same name, Shutter Island is an unnerving, claustrophobic, psychological thriller which Martin Scorsese has brought to the screen with his characteristic style and fl air.

DiCaprio plays Teddy Daniels, a US marshall investigating the mysterious and seemingly impossible disappearance of a patient from Ashecliff Hospital for the criminally insane on the forbidding Shutter Island. He’s told that Ashecliff is a pioneering institution that treats the most extreme and violent cases. Teddy appears not to be in the fi nest mental health himself. Flashbacks

and dream sequences reveal that he bears psychological scars from his involvement in the liberation of a concentration camp during the war and he is haunted by the spectre of his wife, who died in a fi re two years earlier.

His investigation is hampered by uncooperative hospital offi cials and he begins to suspect a sinister conspiracy. When a violent storm lashes the Island, Teddy and his partner, Chuck, are unable to return to shore.... or are they being prevented from leaving?

Th ings become ever more labyrinthine and Kafkaesque as the mystery deepens through one plot twist and red herring after another. Keeping pace requires a degree of mental agility on behalf of the viewer and the ‘What the...?!’ impact of the fi nal denouement is guaranteed to leave one

reeling. Scorsese has a fi ne cast at his disposal here and, on their fourth picture together, he’s drawn another electrifying performance from DiCaprio. I think it’s fair to say the director is instrumental in his emergence as a mature and serious acting talent. Stylistically, the infl uence of the master of suspense is glaringly apparent, though not to the fi lm’s detriment, with many of Hitchcock’s masterpieces referenced, notably Vertigo. Scorsese’s Hitch homage imbues the fi lm with the classic Holywood thriller feel. Shutter Island is an impressive and riveting production, and becomes even more so upon a second viewing.

After the magnifi cent Th e Departed, this shows Marty and Leo to be on something of a roll. Let’s hope they keep ‘em coming.

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James Mercer, front man and songwriter with the excellent US indie group Th e Shins, recently announced that he was taking a break from the band for about a year, so Shins’ fans, desperate for

a new album, may have a wait on their hands.

Fortunately, we have Broken Bells to tide us over. A collaboration between Mercer and the now ubiquitous producer Dangermouse, Broken Bells is a fi ne album which sees the uber-producer applying the successful techniques he used on Gorillaz Demon Days and Beck’s Modern Guilt. Th e taut pop melodies and literate lyricism of Mercer’s song writing are unmistakably Shins-like, but the arrangements also bring to mind Eels and Brendan Benson’s solo work. Dangermouse’s hip

hop infl ected rhythms and electro-pop styling is brought to bear on Mercer’s songs with deftness and skill, giving the entire album a sonically crisp and lush feel.

Th e album opener, Th e High Road sets the tone with a laid back groove and tasteful snyth fl ourishes, giving way to Vaporize, wherein Mercer’s acoustic rhythm guitar is bathed in the warmth of swirling Hammond organ. At times the album segues into something like folktronica, whilst always retaining a decidedly pop edge. Beat-heavy Th e Ghost Inside

sounds like it could be a Gorillaz outtake, while Citizen is reminicent of Gallic electronica duo, Air. Th e unexpected introduction of orchestral strings and mariachi style horns on Mongrel Heart bring to mind an unlikely collision of Th e Smiths and Ennio Morricone, which is quite something.

Broken Bells is an involving and deceptively complex album whose subtleties become more apparent with each listen and, while I am still fervently anticipating the next Shins release, this is plenty to be getting on with.

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ALBUM

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Want to know who is playing where

when this month?

Check out our local live music listings on page 48

By Brendan Campbell

Headingley Festival....

and All That JazzHeadingley’s fi rst music festival is here! Taking place from 3rd – 9th May there is a great line-up including Serious Sam Barrett, Bones and the Boys, Tom Neale Trio, Bassa Bassa, Little Black Hearts and more. Plus there’s the Mingus Project to be staged by the Leeds Youth Jazz Orchestra at Ralph Th oresby School. Be sure to get out and en-joy some great music.

Check www.headingleyfestival.com for the latest updates.

from 3rd –m Barrett,Littlect

Monday 3rd May

Alexis Cairns Trio (sax, acoustic bass and keyboards) at Cafe Lento, North Lane 8-10pm

Tuesday 4th May

Student Jazz Showcase at the Arc Balcony, North Lane, 7pm til late.Traditional Irish Music at Cafe Lento featuring fabulous fi ddler Des Hurley and accordion maestro Chris O’Malley among others, 8.15pm-10pm

Wednesday 5th May

Serious Sam Barrett & David Broad at Cafe Lento, 8 – 10pm

Thursday 6th May

Bones and the Boys at Th e Victoria Hotel, Great George St. City Centre 9-11pm

Jazz with Benson Burner at Salvo’s Restaurant, Otley Rd, 7.30pm

A Tribute to Atlantic Jazz at Leeds Carnegie Rugby Stadium, North Lane

Friday 7th May

Jazz Concert at Richmond House School, Otley Rd, 2.30-4pm

Leeds Schools Primary Percussion Ensemble at Th e Rose Garden (outside Th e Arc), North Lane, 4.30-6.30pm

Tom Neale Trio at Cafe Lento, 8-11pm

Food and Jazz - ‘Bebop spoken here’ at Salvo’s Restaurant, evening

Th e P.S.K. Trio with vocalists Shirley Lewis, Michael Sutton & Carol Ann Downing-A mixture of jazz, blues, Latin and a bit of soul at Th e New Headingley Club 8.30pm

Leeds Latin Music Collective A steamy, pulsating evening of Latin music & dance at the Left Bank Centre,

Cardigan Rd. 8-11pm .

Saturday 8th May

North Leeds Jazz Orchestra at Th e New Headingley Club 2-3.30pm

Children’s Carnival at Th e Arndale Centre & Shire Oak Primary School, Wood Lane, 11am – 1pm

Jazz Tea Dance at Headingley Community Centre, North Lane 2-4pm

Th e Mingus Project A performance-based on the work of jazz legend Charlie Mingus at Ralph Th oresby School, Cookridge, 3-4.30pm/ 7-8.30pm

Jazz Gospel Music Event featuring ‘Voices of the Day’ gospel choir & the Revd Chunky but Funky at South Parade Baptist Church, North Lane, 4 -5.30pm

Arcstock! Featuring Th e Little Black Hearts, Twice as Nice, Th e Skata Beats, Roseville Grand, Th e Tiny Giants in Th e Arc and Trio Car Park 3-10pm Louise Gibbs Voice Workshop 2-4pm & Louise Live 7.30-9.00pm at Skippy’s Cocktail Lounge, North Lane

Bassa Bassa at Th e New Headingley Club, 9-11pm

Sonic Stories at Left Bank Centre, Cardigan Rd. 8-10.30pm

Sunday 9th May

Bob Birch’s Boogaloo Combo and Vespa Rally at Salvo’s Restaurant, 2.30-4pm

Matt Roberts Quintet ‘Tribute to Miles Davis’ at New Headingley Club 2-4pm

Closing Party - ‘Twice as Nice’ at Trio Bar & Grill, North Lane 10-11pm

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...................................................................................................................................................................................................THE LINE UP!

Serious Sam Barrett

-Tom Bing

Malandras Del

Tango: Tango Siempre Sat 1 May, Howard Assembly Room from 7:30pm. Virtuosic music from leading tango ensemble & stun-ning dance from Anabella & Giraldo, who danced in Evita.

The Whip + The

Brute Chorus +

Tall Ships Sat 1 May, Elbow Room, £5. Dark electro-pop from Manches-ter four piece Th e Whip, psyched-out garage-folk of dirty, scuzzy guitar licks from Th e Brute Chorus .

Foals Mon 3 May, Leeds Met Student Union. Indie-funk fi ve piece make an irresistible blend of electronic-pop, disco & indie-tech

Example Tues 4 May, Leeds Univer-sity Union, From 7pm £8. London hip-hop rapper inspired by Mike Skinner & Eminem.

Deerhunter Wed 5 May, Th e Cockpit, 7pm. Music which, although electro to the core, is a darker, sleazier version of the genre.

Rosie Doonan

& The Snap

Dragons Wed 5

May, Korks Wine Bar, Otley, 8pm.

Tiff any Page Th urs 6 May, Leeds University Union, £6.50. From 7pm. Imagine Tori Amos, Dolly Parton & Carole King all crammed into one.

Alabama 3 Fri 7 May O2 Academy, 7pm, £16 Legendary Brixton collective, best known for the theme tune to ‘Th e Sopranos’. Best sam-pled live.

Entroducing:

DJ Shadow Fri 7 May, Th e HiFi Club, from 8:30pm. A true pioneer in modern hip-hop & dance music.

Raise Your

Voice!: Musi-cians from Opera North Orchestra Sat 8 May, Howard Assembly Room, £3, under 18s free. 11am – 1pm . Fun morning sing-along for all ages & abili-ties.

Chuck Prophet

+ The Mission

Express Mon 10 May, Brudenell Social Club. Chuck’s song writing skills match his prodi-gious instrumental talent.

Copenhagen

People’s Choir

& Amici Sing-

ers Tues 11 May, 7.30pm at St Stephen’s Church, Kirkstall. Details: Kenneth Endersby 267 7775

The Temper

Trap Tues 11 May, O2 Academy. Melbourne-based four-piece focusing on epic rock sounds.

Shonen Knife

Wed 12 May, Brudenell Social Club. All-girl Japanese 3-piece punk-pop band, coming on like a female Buzzcocks or Ramones. Jim Bob Th urs 13 May, Th e Well. Former front man with indie/punk leg-ends Carter USM.

Omar

Souleyman Th urs 13 May, Brudenell Social Club. Syr-ian music legend & staple of folk-pop in Syria.

Leeds Guitar

Night 2010: Jon Gomm + Pino Forastiere + Stuart Ryan Fri 14 May, Brudenell Social Club.

Holy State +

Great Ancestors

+ We’ll Die Smil-

ing + Dead Spex

+ Cub Cub Fri 14 May, Cardigan Arms. Alternative indie, for fans of

Fugazi, Hot Snakes, BSM, Holy Roar, etc. Phoenix

Concert Band

Sat 15 May, 7.30pm at St. Augustine’s Church (Wrangth-orn), Hyde Park Corner.

The Royal Liv-

erpool Philhar-

monic Orchestra Leeds Festival Chorus, Sat 15 May, Leeds Town Hall, 7:30pm. A perform-ance of Elgar’s Th e Dream of Gerontius.

Jessica Walker

+ James Holmes Sat 15 May, Howard Assembly Room, 7:45pm. Acclaimed performer of Weill, Bolcom & Gersh-win.

The Bundles Sat 15 May, Brudenell Social Club. Featur-ing Kimya Dawson & Jeff rey Lewis.

Johnny Flynn &

The Sussex Wit Mon 17 May, Th e Cockpit. ‘A true one-off ’.

You Say Party!

We Say Die! Tues 18 May, Th e Well. A collision of synthy beats & melodies which explode in danceable tracks & punk rock anthems. Support from Leeds legends, Victors.

Lights Tues 18 May, Th e Cockpit,

Canadian singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist.

Dan Sartain Wed 19 May, Brudenell Social Club. Mix of unrefi ned, ram-shackle blues, punky riff s & a devil-wor-ship drawl.

Mark Padmore,

Simon Lepper Th urs 20 May, Howard Assembly Room, 7:30pm. A performance of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe.

The Eighties

Matchbox B-Line

Disaster Th urs 20 May, Th e Cockpit. Playing crazed amphetamine psy-chobilly.

The Enid Th urs 20 May, Irish Centre, 8pm. Only band to successfully fuse rock-based music with the dynamics & scale of symphonic classical music.

The Nextmen Fri 21 May, Nation Of Shopkeepers. Uncompromising hip-hop, funk, reg-gae & razor sharp beats.

Dr Feelgood Fri 21 May, Th e Well, 8pm, Dr Feelgood always gives 100% of the fi nest British rhythm & blues.

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It’s time for another great Rock ‘n’ Roll fundraiser with Th e Wild Hogs! Th is

time the event returns to the Meanwood Working Men’s Club on Stonegate Road (opposite Aldi), which has a great sprung fl oor – perfect for all you expert jivers! Th e club, which was threatened with demolition, has re-opened having been fully re-furbished.

Th e Wild Hogs will be joined by the Shuffl e Monsters, another excellent band with fi rst rate musicians.

Once again Gip Dammone will startle people with his amazing record collection, and Paul Conner will take the other DJ spot.Th e gig is on Saturday 22nd May, doors open at 8pm. Tickets (£6 advance/ £8 on the door) will be on sale at Oxfam Bookshop in Headingley from 1st May. It promises to be another great night. Th is year all profi ts will go to the charity Caring For Life. So, put on your dancing shoes or just come to watch the action and listen to great music!

The Wild Hogs Return!

Paul Heaton Fri 21 May, Th e Original Oak. English singer-songwrit-er famous for his roles in Th e Housemartins & Th e Beautiful South

Ustad Harjinderpal

Singh & Bhupinder

Singh Chaggar Sat 22 May, Howard As-sembly Room, 5:45pm. Santoor music from the hills of Kashmir.

Slayer + The

Haunted Wed 26 May, O2 Academy. Th e Grand daddies of Th rash! Slayer shook the metal world in the 80s with a succession of intense, violent & hugely popular albums.

The Unthanks Wed 26 May, Brudenell So-cial Club. Sisters Rachel & Becky with Niopha Keegan (violin), Adrian McNally (piano) plus

string quartet, brass, percussion & bass.

Hugh Cornwell Fri 28 May, Th e Cockpit. Th e original guitarist, singer & main songwriter in Th e Stranglers.

‘Roots’: Helen

Watson, Mark

Creswell & Dave

Bowie Fri 28 May, 8 – 11pm at New Headin-gley Club, St Michael’s Rd, Headingley. £4.

Foxes & Convicts

19 May, Milo. Blind Riv-er, Scare, Old Man Pie & Roseville Grand all play-ing.

Black Pepper

Last Th urs every month. Live band & guest sing-ers. Neo-soul, funk, R’n’B. Bar Noir, Round-hay. £3. Details 07985 576770/[email protected]

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Creativity’s a Breeze in Leeds

Young people in Leeds will benefi t from improved opportunities in arts and culture thanks to a groundbreaking web development which is attracting national interest.

Breeze Culture Network is the new website for

professionals providing cultural opportunities for young people in Leeds. Developed by Leeds City Council and funded by Find Your Talent, the site brings together schools, children’s centres, freelance artists and arts organisations, voluntary and community groups

in a growing resource which aims to improve knowledge, develop ideas and increase opportunities for young people.

Th e network is free to join and allows access to a comprehensive directory of those working in the youth and cultural sector

in Leeds. To register your organisation on Breeze Culture Network visit www.BreezeCultureNetwork.org and follow the instructions. To fi nd activities for children and young people visit www.breezeleeds.org

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Young people in Leeds will benefi t from improved opportunities in arts and culture thanks to a groundbreaking web development

I just wondered whether readers were aware that from 2015,

young people will be obliged to participate in some form of education or training until their 18th birthday. Currently, the plan is for the participation age to be raised to 17 from 2013, and 18 from 2015.

Perhaps, like me, you can remember the last time the school leaving age was raised at the start of the 1970s. One of my very fi rst classes in an inner city,

all boys school was the ROSLA group (Raising of the School Leaving Age). Th ese were lads who certainly weren’t academic and who just wanted to get out to work. Th ey were so very pleased to be staying on for a further year as you can imagine!

Th ings have changed a great deal and there is little doubt that the speed of change and the volatility of the world of work demands a workforce that can adapt,

that is fl exible and that is prepared for change. My view is that continued training, particularly to develop skills that can be transferred to diff erent working environments, has to be seen as a good thing.

Staying on until 18 might involve full-time education or training at school, college or at home, work-based learning, such as apprenticeships or part-time education or training if they are also

employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week.A great deal of preparation is taking place for this but there are inevitably questions – what will happen if there is a change of Government is certainly something that springs to mind at the moment.

What are your thoughts on this issue?

Stuart Hemingway, Head Teacher, Ralph Thoresby School

YoungerLife

Is Raising the School Leaving

Age to 18 a Good Idea?

St Chad’s Broomfi eld Cricket Club on Otley Road in Headingley has been running junior teams for over 25 years and at present has one of the largest junior sections in the local area, with teams in the Under - 9, 11, 13, 15

and 17 age groups. Last season they managed to win league titles at both U17 and U13 age groups and also produced a number of players who represented the league. At present,

around 80 boys and girls regularly enjoy not only playing in matches, but also attending Saturday morning coaching sessions.Th ey’re currently looking for new senior and junior

players, as well as local volunteers and sponsors. If you’re interested, please contact Paul on 07795 154444. For more information visit www.stchadsbroomfi eld.play-cricket.com.

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Create New MagazineTh e fi rst issue of a brand new magazine, Chattix, has been produced by a group of children aged 7-11 from primary schools in the Headingley area.

Th e children meet at a magazine club, which has been running fortnightly during term time at Headingley Library since February. Th e club is run with the support of Find Your Talent, Extended Services and Leeds Library Services.

Th e magazine features original stories, poems, cartoons and drawings, plus articles, reviews and interviews, and a new issue is planned every three months.

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her daily commute, Adel resident, Chris Madeley, had a fl ash of inspiration – she would bring the cones to life in a children’s book!

Th e Cones are fascinated by human behaviour and the stories help children to learn valuable lessons about all aspects of safety, friendship, respect, conservation

and the environment. Th e Cones also have their own words. Th ere have been many ‘coneferences’ about the ‘conetent’ of Th e Cones’ lives. Some Cones are ‘conefrontational’ and ‘conetroversial’, whilst others are ‘coneciliatory’ and when they hold hands, they are ‘conected!’ Th ese Cone-words help children to use the magic ‘e’ in the middle of words and it shows

them what happens if you don’t double a consonant.Local schools have invited Chris to introduce children to the ‘conecept’ and read the fi rst story, which tells children how the Cones came to life.

For more information about the book e-mail [email protected] or visit www.colourheroes.com

Traffi c Cones are an Inspiration!

Chris pictured with her granddaughter, Marielle.

Another Success for Rotary’s Annual Technology Tournament Th is year’s Rotary Technology Tournament, a national initiative of Rotary’s Youth Opportunities Programme which aims to improve the personal development and skills of young people, attracted 15 schools and 156 young people!

Prizes were awarded at three levels: Basic (Years 7, 8 & 9), Intermediate (Years 10 & 11) and Advanced (Years 12 & 13), and a separate prize was awarded for the most inventive idea. Th e winning teams were: Innovation and Advanced Sections: Roundhay High School. Basic: St Mary’s, Menston. Intermediate: Farnley Park School.

Rotarians from the ten Leeds Rotary Clubs involved were amazed by some of the excellent, innovative ideas that were translated into working models by the students. Using just a few sticks, string, wire, a battery and bulb, card, paperclips and sticky tape, they had to make a ‘fl ashing beacon’ to illuminate a banner. Th e results were judged by a panel of Rotarians and industrialists

with backgrounds in engineering, technology, enterprise and education.

Th e prizes were presented by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Andrew Barker. Th e winning Advanced model will now be entered in the district Grand Final, which covers North and West Yorkshire.

Th e St Mary’s team with their winning model.

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Beechtree Steiner Initiative in Leeds is holding an open

event on Saturday 8th May, to talk about its plans to start Leeds’ fi rst Steiner school for 7 – 14 year olds.

For ten years Beechtree Steiner Initiative has successfully provided early years’ education for 3 – 6 year olds at its kindergartens in Leeds. In Steiner education children stay in an informal kindergarten setting until they are six – a model which is tried and tested and part of state funded, mainstream provision in many European

countries. Steiner is now one of the fastest growing educational movements in the world, with more than 60 kindergartens in the UK and nearly 900 schools worldwide. Th e UK’s fi rst state funded Steiner school opened in Hereford last year. Since 1999, a group of parents and teachers have worked together to develop Steiner Th e Steiner ethos is to provide an unhurried and creative learning environment where children develop a love of learning and an enthusiasm for school. Th e curriculum is founded on Steiner’s principles

that take account of the whole child. It gives equal attention to the physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs of each child and is designed to work in harmony with the diff erent phases of the child’s development.

Th e Steiner approach, of not forcing formal education too early, is gaining popularity nationwide as more parents question whether children in this country start school too young. Th is issue was raised by the Cambridge-based Primary Review last year which scrutinised how

primary education is organised. Its conclusion challenged the idea that an early start has long-term advantages.

The meeting will take place at 10am at Stainbeck Community Hall, Stainbeck Lane, LS7. Kevin Avison from the Steiner Waldorf School Fellowship will give an introduction to Steiner education and its benefi ts, followed by a talk on Steiner provision in Leeds. For more information, call 0113 269 0262, email [email protected] or visit www.leeds-steiner.org.uk

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On 29th May, Dave and Eve Durbin of Adel are

attempting the National Th ree Peaks Challenge to raise sponsorship for the Leeds Hospital Trust. In just 24 hours, they will climb the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales,

totalling 2940m of ascent over 26 miles of walking, separated by 475 miles of driving. Th is is a similar climb distance to the summit of Mount Everest from base camp!

Th eir target is to raise £10,000 to buy a new incubator for the neo-

natal unit, in recognition of all the wonderful people who helped to save their son Harry’s life, and many more babies born prematurely or with disabilities.

Harry was born in April 2008 at St. James’ Hospital. Suff ering uncontrollable epileptic seizures, the fi rst six weeks of his life was spent in Jimmy’s ICU/HDU neo-natal units and the transitional care unit at LGI. Th e paediatric neurologists performed MRI & ultrasound scans on his brain and tests on his blood and cerebral-spinal fl uids to try to understand and control his condition. His seizures are now controlled, and he has a full community

support team to help him develop as much as his mental and physical disabilities allow.

Harry has his own website at www.harry.moonfruit.com to explain more about the challenge and the help he has received. To support Dave and Eve’s challenge you can also donate directly to the hospital trust via www.justgiving.com/Harrys3PeaksChallenge.

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TV presenter and keen outdoors enthusiast Julia Bradbury is encouraging people to help end child cruelty by taking part in the charity’s HACK (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) in the Yorkshire Dales on 4th September.

“It’s a great honour to help the NSPCC launch its hiking challenges,” said Julia. “We are lucky that the UK has such stunning countryside and these walks take

full advantage of that. Th e NSPCC HACKs are around 25 miles and

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Leeds Akkies Rugby League club have a new home for the 2010 Co-Operative Rugby League Conference season.

Following months of hard work behind the scenes, the Akkies committee voted unanimously to become part of the Old Modernians Association, based in Cookridge. By accepting membership of the Old Modernians Association, they have eff ectively become stakeholders rather than tenants for the fi rst time in the club’s seven-year history.

“‘Th e magnitude of this partnership cannot be understated”, said Akkies Chairman, Rob Potts. “Now that we are part of the Old Modernians Association, we can plan

ahead with confi dence and stability. In short, we will fi nally have a proper home.”

Both the Akkies men’s and women’s teams are looking forward to the upcoming season with great anticipation.

If you are interested in playing Rugby League this season, Leeds Akkies would love to hear from both men and women, regardless of experience. Contact Dom Varley at [email protected] or 07974 982620.

(l – r) Andy Lowe, Old Modernians Director of Rugby, Stephen Cranny, Leeds Akkies, Simon Leeds, Old Modernians, and Rob Potts, Leeds Akkies Chairman.

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Old Modernians Cricket Club is currently enjoying success off the fi eld as well as on. Th e club is working towards attaining Clubmark status, an ECB/Sport England recognised accreditation that rewards clubs for working with children in the local community, and managing its aff airs to the highest of

standards. In the next 12 months the club will be launching a junior section that will off er cricket coaching and development to children from the age of eight. Th e club, based in Cookridge, currently runs three men’s teams as well as a very successful ladies team that play in the ECB Premier League North.

New players are welcome for all teams as well as juniors of any age. Please contact Mark Ripley on 07970 566139 for further information.

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In the next 12 months the club will be launching a junior section that will off er cricket coaching and development to children from the age of eight.

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Leeds Petanque Club Enters its Fourth Year!Leeds Petanque Club was established over three years ago and is thriving! Th e club plays at the Richmond House School playing fi elds on Glen Road, Far Headingley, and has a lively programme of events and competitions lined up for the summer months on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings.

From 11am on Sunday 30th May it is holding an Open Day and would welcome newcomers from all ages to come along and try their hand at this wonderfully social and sometimes very competitive game. Experienced club members will be on hand to guide you through the basics. Th ere will also be a buff et and, in true continental style, the odd beer or glass of wine.

For more information, contact Paul Matthews on 0113 230 2629 or visit www.leedspetanque.co.uk

Otley Sailing Club a ‘Centre of Excellence’Otley Sailing Club promotes Sailing for All. Th is RYA approved training centre was recently named Yorkshire and Humberside ‘OnBoard’ Club of the year for encouraging youngsters into the sport, and is also an accredited centre of excellence for disabled sailing.

Th is friendly members’ club has a rich programme of racing and social events, where newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to get involved. Training ranges from complete beginner courses to the advanced and is off ered in both

dinghy and powerboat. Th e club also actively encourages instructor training. Th e club off ers a 27 acre lake, refurbished club house with modern shower and changing facilities, and club boats for hire by members. For information please visit www.otley-sailingclub.co.uk/ or email [email protected]

West Riding Track LeagueRoundhay Park grass track cycle racing circuit was built in the early 1890s within the amphitheatre below the Mansion House in Roundhay Park (the cricket oval) and cycle racing has taken place since then, with only the two World Wars stopping competition.

Th e League caters for all ages & abilities with children (born 1997 and younger) and adults using track bikes just like those you’d see at the velodrome in Manchester. Many of the League’s riders have gone on to

compete in top level competition. Some of the cream of Olympic talent for Beijing & London took their fi rst pedal strokes on the track at Roundhay.

For the league races, the fi rst race will be 7pm for the free wheel riders (born 1998 and later) and 7.30 for the fi xed wheel riders. Please ensure you arrive early enough to sign on before your fi rst race. Cost is £7 for Seniors, £5 for Juniors and £3 for kids.

For a full programme of upcoming events and further details on the club, contact Mandy Parker (organiser) on 07917 860292 or visit www.cycleroundhay.co.uk

Some of the cream of Olympic talent for Beijing & London took their fi rst pedal strokes on the track at Roundhay

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Anyone for Cricket?

St Chad’s Cricket Club was founded in Far Headingley in the early 1880s, and has played in front of St Chad’s Church since 1922. Th e club merged with Headingley Broomfi eld Cricket Club in 1979 to form St Chad’s Broomfi eld Cricket Club.

Currently the club runs three sides in the Wetherby League on Saturday afternoons. Th e

1st and 2nd XI still play in front of St Chad’s Church and the 3rd XI plays a short distance away at Glen Road. Th ey also have junior teams at U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups.

The club is currently looking for new senior and junior players as well as local volunteers and sponsors. If you’re interested, please contact Paul on 07795 154444. Further information can be found at www.stchadsbroomfi eld.play-cricket.com.

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Anyone for Tennis?St Chad’s Tennis Club has scheduled a series of social events throughout the summer. In May, the club holds an American tournament and garden party. And, on 27th June, it hosts its annual fun day, where non-members are invited to come along and play, enjoy refreshments and hopefully consider joining!

With over 100 members and seven teams, courts at St Chad’s are at a premium as soon as the summer season starts. Th ere is plenty of competitive tennis, as well as club sessions on Wednesday and Th ursday evenings, and Sunday mornings, giving members a chance to play socially.

Th is year, the club has appointed a new coach, Chris Marshall, who will run adult and junior coaching, as well as team practice sessions.

One of the benefi ts of belonging to a Lawn Tennis Association affi liated club is the opportunity to get tickets for Wimbledon and see the pros in action. St Chad’s usually gets around six pairs of tickets and members can enter a draw to win these.

For further information, contact Anne Wallace on 0113 274 9917 or [email protected].............................................

With over 100 members and seven teams, courts at St Chad’s are at a premium as soon as the summer season starts

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