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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 in Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Menston, Otley and Bramhope & Pool-in-Wharfedale. Monthly door-to-door distribution: 36,000; estimated monthly readership: 120,000.

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August 2010

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06 Readers’ Letters09 News From Your Councillors12 Community Notices22 It’s Carnival Time! 25 Coming Up at The West Yorkshire Playhouse32 Music Listings37 Shop Front – Label Boutique40 Life Long Learning Benefi ts All46 Garden Round-Up54 Younger Life60 Health and Fitness

Dear Readers

A sunny Wimbledon, a hot and dry Glastonbury and more than two warm days in a row – maybe this is the barbecue summer!

This month we take a look at the benefi ts of lifelong learning as colleges around Leeds start sending out their brochures for the coming year. You’re never too young or old to start learning something new! Arthur France, one of the founders of Leeds Carnival, gives us a little bit of carnival history; we fl ag up the Autumn programme for the West Yorkshire Playhouse; and say goodbye to Dame Beryl Bainbridge.

Once again we have some high achievers in our renamed ‘Health and Fitness’ section – like Claire O’Hara who wins another kayaking gold and Amanda Seims who conquered Mont Blanc for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. Also in that section we will be featuring a different health or fi tness practice each month (starting with Yoga) and giving our many fi tness instructors and complementary therapists a specialist advertising platform.

And, you may notice a slight change in the title of your magazine. With nine titles in our little family of magazines it is sometimes confusing explaining which magazine we are talking about! By using the all embracing name ‘North Leeds Life’ followed by ‘Headingley edition’, ‘Adel edition’ etc. it is so much easier.

Our deadline for September is 1st August and for October it’s 1st September. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team.

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Headingley Open Gardens

I am writing to thank the organisers and all the wonderful garden owners who opened their gardens on 21st June. We spent time in some real treasures that we didn’t even know existed and were made very welcome.

My thanks to everyone, especially the cake maker!

Kay GreenwoodRodley

A proud memory

Have just read your Cookridge Life and had to pass comment on an article that has really made me smile this morning. There is a piece on the Head Greenkeeper leaving Horsforth Golf Club and a run down of his various achievements. One of these comments related to him ‘nearly having to deal with a plane on the old 14th green’. I remember this well as both my father and brother were playing golf on the 14th green, at the time that the plane crashed and it was actually my father, Laurie Lambert, who ran over to the up-turned plane and pulled the pilot free! It was nice to be reminded of such a proud memory.

Alison PowerCookridge

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Photographic ClubAfter meeting in the Stanhope Drive Youth Centre for many years, the club will be meeting in new premises every Wednesday, 7pm from the 8th September. The new venue will be the Stable Block behind Horsforth Museum. The new room offers a greater level of comfort, easier access and better parking. The club is looking forward to the move and to welcoming old and new members. There is currently an exhibition of members’ photographs at Horsforth Museum. Visitors are always welcome.

For further information, contact 0113 2589149 or Rita Joy on 0113 2171747.

More guests than ever!

I’d just like to say that the number of guests for Leeds DFAS lectures has really grown since the entries have gone into the magazines, and now stand at a record high. Often it is members booking others in, rather than complete strangers, but I think having the entry makes members more aware that they can invite guests. You provide a superb magazine and have made life for the various organisations around (and individuals) so much better.

Ann LightmanAdel

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Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL) supports women and girls who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives, promoting their needs and working towards the elimination of sexual violence.

“SARSVL wants all women and girls to be free from the fear and experience of sexual violence”, said board member, Katie Russell. “Our confi dential helpline is run by trained volunteers and the lines are currently open 6 – 8pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. In the coming months SARSVL will also provide face-to-face counselling, emotional

support and practical information. In the longer term additional services will be developed dependent upon need, including advocacy and group work.”

In addition to practical help, SARSVL will be working to raise awareness and understanding, and change public attitudes towards sexual violence. The helpline number is 0113 2021844.

On 15th August, St Mary’s RC Church will become a chapel-of-ease after over 100 years as an independent parish. While retaining its name, it will join the new parish of Our Lady of Kirkstall, its main church being The Holy Name Church in Cookridge. Fr Pat Smythe, the priest-in-charge who will replace the present Parish Priest, will live at Cookridge.

The next meeting of Horsforth Churches Together will be 1st September, 7.30pm in Central Methodist Church. As Revd Greg Haynes of Grove and Central Methodists has retired and his successor, the Revd Alistair Jones-Enfi eld, will be welcomed and offi cially inducted on Friday, 3rd September.

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Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West, recently cut the ribbon to start a sponsored walk through Golden Acre Park, in aid of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. He was joined by campaigner Debra Hill, (who discovered she had the condition whilst pregnant with her daughter) and girl band, Project A.

“Events like this are hugely important to help raise awareness of this condition”, said Greg.

“Many women tragically and unnecessarily lose their lives to cervical cancer every year. I would like to pay particular tribute to Debra, who showed great courage by delaying her own treatment in order to protect her unborn child.”

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Holt Park Wellbeing Centre

As you are aware, the Government announced recently that they had suspended the capital investment in the Holt Park Wellbeing Centre until after the Comprehensive Spending Review (which is due to be completed around September this year) has reported back. There is a cross-party campaign to ask the Government to reconsider their decision.

The Council had successfully bid for £30m of government PFI credits to build the Centre, which promises to provide much needed community social care, health and sports facilities. We believe that people in North Leeds deserve quality facilities and that’s exactly what the Holt Park Wellbeing Centre would provide.

If you would like to back our campaign to keep the Holt Park Wellbeing Centre project alive please let me know.

Trees on Stairfoot Lane

I was asked recently at the Adel Association meeting whether there was a further update on the partially cut down trees in the car park – were they to be replaced and if so where.

The Forestry Section informed me that they would be replanting with six sweet chestnut standards

during the autumn/winter. These will be located behind the original line of trees which had to be removed for safety reasons. They anticipate that there will also be a signifi cant amount of natural regeneration in this area and there are already signs of beech and oak seedlings developing.

Tinshill/Horsforth Traffi c Regulation Order Update

I am sure that you will have seen the new improvements to the junctions around Wood Hill/Tinshill Roads, as a result of the recent Traffi c Regulation Order. I hope that the yellow lining leads to better sight lines for all drivers. I am, however, looking into the manoeuvring problems caused by the three parking spaces on Tinshill Road, directly opposite the junction of Wood Hill/ Tinshill Roads and am awaiting an update on this.

Year of the Volunteer

How to NominateInformation about the various categories, how to nominate someone in the community for an award and application forms are available to download from www.leedsyearofvolunteering.co.uk, from the Volunteering Centre, Enterprise House, St Paul’s Street, LS1 2LE, or from 0113 395 0405.

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Councillor Barry AndersonAdel & Wharfedale Ward

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S Horsforth Town Council has started the new session with funding aimed at targeting persistent speeding motorists throughout Horsforth. Data provided by the Speed Indicator Device (SID) over the past few years indicates that speeding in residential areas remains a problem. In the past motorists caught speeding by SID were sent a warning letter, now they risk a fi ne, plus endorsements on their licence.

The summer hanging baskets provided by the Town Council have become a feature of the town are now blooming. The good news is that the environment committee has saved several thousand pounds by negotiating a new contract for the feeding and watering of the baskets.

Thanks to a grant from the community committee in conjunction with the friends of Hall Park, funding has been secured for the popular summer band concerts in Hall Park.

Grants are available to community groups, charities and other organisations. If you wish to apply for a grant, application forms are available from the Town Council offi ce situated at the rear of the Library, or by telephoning 0113 258 0998.

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ACTIVE

Abbey Runners Tues, 7.45pm, Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, for local run & Thurs, 7.30pm Leeds Met Beckett Park campus for coached track sessions. All standards welcome. Details: www.abbeyrunners.co.uk

Adel Bowling Club is a section of Adel War Memorial Sports & Social Club/the green is next door to Adel Church. New members, experienced or beginners welcome. Details: Phil Hynes 267 6152.

Adel Cricket Club looking for new senior players any ability/2010 season. Details: Tom [email protected], Andrew 07881 1464777.

Badminton Anyone?Friendly club looking for experienced players. Fri 7.30-9.30pm Trinity & All Saint’s College, Horsforth. Details: Sylvia 259 0113, Graham on 258 4532

Big Fun Run Sat 14 Aug, Roundhay Park, Leeds in support St. Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5505.

Cookridge Rambling Club meets Sun in car park at Cookridge Village Hall, Moseley Wood Lane, 9.30am. Walks, approx. 6/8 miles. New members welcome. Details: Shirley 267 9452

Dalesbus Ramblers Free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales on Sundays. Accessible by public transport, incl. 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

Farsley Celtic Badminton Club Mon 8pm, Farsley Celtic Football Club. Players of all ages welcome. Details: Derek 259 0668.

Five Rhythms Dance Moving meditation. Beginners welcome. Alternate Fridays at Adel Methodist Church LS16 7PQ 7.30 – 9.45pm. Details: www.souldance.ning.com

Hall Park Cricket ClubFamily orientated club welcomes new players of all ages & social members who enjoy all aspects of

cricket.Pavilion avail for functions. Details: Trevor on 258 6283.

Holt Park Bowls Club A super sport for all the family. In Summer, what better than to be out in the fresh air bowling with friends or competing in a friendly league. You’re never too old or too young to join in. Details: [email protected]

Horsforth Fellandale Running Club trains every Wed, usually on Otley Chevin. Runners of all abilities welcome. Details: Andy on 258 5691, [email protected]

Horsforth Harrierswelcome runners Tues, 7pm, Cricket Pavilion, Hall Park. Training groups for all abilities. Details: Marc 07968 712055, Hilary 250 5673, www.horsforthharriers.co.uk

Krypton Factor Challenge Sat 7 August. Take on the Krypton Factor assault course in Richmond, North Yorkshire, in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. Take part individually or as a team. Details: Fran 218 5505.

Leeds Area Disabled Swimming ClubRecovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? Friendly, safe environment where you can swim & start to feel confi dent again. New members welcome. Mon 7 - 8pm, Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Ruth 275 7825, Sara 287 6250.

Leeds Contra Dance Club Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. 2nd & 4th Tues of month, 8 – 10.30pm. Live band! No partner/experience required. Newcomers welcome. Details: Liz 284 3282 www.leedscontra.freeuk.com

Leeds HF Rambling & Social Club. Walks on a Sunday geared to public transport from Leeds. Social events in winter. Details: Send SAE to John Maltman, 52 Vesper Gate Mount, Leeds LS5 3NN.

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Leeds Morris Men Practice Thurs, 7.45 - 9.45pm at Notre Dame Sixth Form College, St. Mark’s Avenue, LS6. New members welcome. Details: Brian 278 1787.

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

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

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

Scottish Country Dancing Thurs 7.30 – 9.30pm, St Columba’s, Headingley Lane. All abilities welcome, no partner

necessary. £2.50 incl. refreshments. Details: 269 1791, [email protected]

Social Dance at Yarnbury Jive & ballroom Tues, 8 – 10pm at Yarnbury Rugby Club, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth. All welcome!

Summer Skydive - Sat 28 Aug - Brigg, North Lincolnshire. Sponsored skydive from 15,000ft in aid of St. Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5559.

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

Walk in Their Shoes - Sat 25 Sept at Temple Newsam, Leeds. Five mile sponsored walk in memory or in support of someone special to you. Proceeds to St. Gemma’s Hospice. Details: 218 5505.

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

ARTS & CRAFTS

Bramhope Arts Club Exhibition Sun 29/Mon 30 Aug,10am – 4.30pm in Golden Acre Park. Paintings of differing styles & media plus information about the Art Club. Free admission. We look forward to seeing you!

Chinese Brush Painters Society (Yorkshire Group) Sat/Sun 21/22 Aug Kaili Fu from Exeter will share her innovative method of freestyle painting on silk,10am – 4pm at Pool Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, [email protected]

Comedy Writers Forum Tues 20 July, 7-9pm, upstairs at Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane (opp University Engineering block). Readings, feedback, etc. Details:Terry 295 5339 or [email protected], with ‘Comedy Writing’ as subject.

Farsley & District Art Club Mons & Weds, 7:30pm & Thurs 2pm drawing & painting in studios, Westroyd Park, New St, Farsley. Club also hosts

expert demos, workshops, critiques & exhibitions. New members welcome. Details: www.farsleyartclub.org.uk.

Horsforth Arts & Crafts Society meets Wed, 7.30pm, The Studio, 15 Back Lane, Horsforth. Daytime sessions Tues & Thurs for painting, woodcarving, stonecarving & printmaking. Spring Exhibition continues 1st – 3rd May, 10am – 5pm. New members & visitors welcome. Details: 01535 601633, 0113 2590259, [email protected]

Life Drawing Friendly group of artists of all levels of experience meets regularly in Adel. Summer sessions on Tues, choice of AM, PM & evening groups. Details: Bob 0113 230 1761, [email protected]

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COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

Adel Parish Church Coffee Morning Sat 7 Aug, 10.30am – 12 noon at the Old Stables, Back Church Lane. Homemade scones & cakes. All welcome

Adel & District Horticultural Society Autumn Flower & Veg Show Sat 4 Sept, 2 – 4.15pm, Methodist Church Hall, Holt Lane, Adel. Plant stall & refreshments. Entries from non-members welcome. Details: Mrs S Halliday 267 1708.

Bramhope Farmers’ Market Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, 9am, 2nd Sat of month. Home baking, organic meats, sausages & pies, free range eggs, bread & cheese, plus veg produced by local farmers. Wheelchair access.

Horsforth in Bloom Coffee Morning & Sale Sat 21 Aug, 10am – 12 noon in Central Methodist Church. Supported by The Fuchsia Society who will sell plants. Although fundraising is a vital part of the group’s work, its aim is to make Horsforth attractive for residents & visitors all year round.

Details: Hilary Taylor 258 3521

Leeds Horticultural Society Flower, Veg & Craft Show Sat 7/ Sun 8 Aug, The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates LS17. 300 classes of fl owers, veg. fruit, crafts, wine, children’s section. Stalls. Live Radio Leeds Gardeners’ Question Time. Floral art dems. Refreshments. Entry: £5, seniors £4, under 16s £1, under 5s free. Sat 11am - 5pm. Sun 8.30am - 5pm. Details: Pat 225 0030 for schedule.

Meanwood Parkside Road Allotments Association Flower & Vegetable Show Sun 29 August, 2.30-4.30pm at Meanwood Parish Hall. Displays & competitions, band from Yeadon, tombola, fl ower & vegetable auctions. Refreshments. Profi ts to Help for Heroes & Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Please come along and support us.

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

GROUPS

Adel Crag Community Assoc. keeps you informed about what

is happening in your neighbourhood, with up-to-date info on local news, events etc. Details: Francis Garbutt 261 0846 www.acca.btik.com

Adel History Group Walk Wed 11 Aug, 6.45pm. Meet at The Old Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel for car share, or 7pm at Mount House, Eccup, for a history walk around Eccup with Richard Hainsworth. About two miles easy walking. Details & booking: Richard & Debbie 261 1769, Ann Lightman 2611363.

Aireborough Duplicate Bridge Club meets Tues 7pm, Rawdon Conservative Club. New members welcome. Details: 261 2139 beverley.harfi [email protected]

Alwoodley Motor ClubEvery other Thurs, 8.30pm, The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane. All welcome. Details: 391 0403, www.alwoodleymc.org.uk.

Athill Women’s InstituteMeets 1st Tues of month, Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, 7.30pm. Interesting programme of speakers & enjoyable company. Visitors welcome (£2). Details:

Margaret Whitaker 261 1969.

Bramhope Bridge ClubRobert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Mon 12.45 & 4.15pm & Tues & Thurs 7.15 – 10.15pm. Lessons for novices Wed evenings. Details: Bob 225 7495

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. Details: 0113 262 4131, [email protected]

Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs. Fosterers also needed - full support given. Details: 07876 212 518, [email protected], www.feralcatwelfare.org.uk

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Cookridge Camera ClubWed 7.30pm, Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane/Moseley Wood Lane junction. Excellent guest speakers & in-house competitions. New members welcome. Details: Stephen 268 7429.

Cookridge Gardening Club The 67th Annual Show is on Sat 11 Sept. Everyone welcome. Open for anyone to exhibit in a variety of classes – fl owers, plants, fruit & veg, fl oral art, cookery, photography, crafts & children’s classes. Photography classes: Buildings; Refl ections/Shadows; Skylines/Sunsets; Flower Study; Animal antics. Details: The Secretary 0113 2671858 Holt Park Residents’ Assoc. Provides a voice for all residents & tenants in Holt Park area. Regular monthly meetings at Leisure Centre. Details: 07799 422950, 07901 656886 or www.holtparktra.btik.com

Holt Park Library: Holt Park Readers Group 9 Aug 2 – 3pm. Holt Park Writers’ Group 16 Aug 2 – 3pm. Details: 336 8188

Horsforth in Bloom meets Sat 7 Aug, 10am in the Museum. Details: Hilary 258 3521 [email protected]

Horsforth Duplicate Bridge Club Weds, The Horsforth Club, New Road Side, 7.15pm & Thurs 1.30–4.30pm. New members welcome. Details: Mike Bent 258 1580.

Horsforth Photographic Club Summer Walk Programme. Meet at Fink Hill car park, Wed 6.30pm. Indoor sessions start Sept, Wed 7pm at Horsforth Museum. New members welcome. Details: [email protected]

Horsforth WI meets 3rd Mon of the month at St James’s Parish Centre, Low Lane, 7.30pm. Interesting speakers. Visitors welcome. Details: Pat 258 7062, Christine on 258 9501.

Kaleidoscope Social club for mature (50 +) & unattached with a zest for life. Regular meetings & monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 2621455, 2612272, www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

Leeds CaledoniansSociety for those with a Scottish pedigree or an interest in things Scottish warmly welcomes new members. Details: 0113 267 0424, www.leedscaledonians.org.uk

Leeds Co-operative Members’ Group meets monthly for talks & outings. Details:[email protected] or 0113 216 8837

Leeds Horticultural Society 1st Tues of month, St Chad’s Centre, Otley Rd, 8pm. Improve your plant skills, learn from speakers. New members welcome Details: 225 0030.

Leeds Movie Makers Get more out of your camcorder & fi lm making. Stainbeck United Reformed Church Hall, Stainbeck Lane (rear entrance), Fri 7:30pm. Details: George Woolley 225 6444, Doreen Wood 278 2972.

Leeds Oxfam Group holds open evenings with invited speakers & arranges events & activities across the city in support of Oxfam. Meetings are 1st Wed of each month (except Aug). Next meeting 1st Sept. All

welcome. Visit our stall at Hyde Park Unity Day (Aug 21) & Chapel Allerton Festival (4th Sept). Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542.

Leeds U3A A vibrant organisation with 19 interest groups & regular monthly meetings for anyone not in full time occupation, Details: Bill 07552 448834, www.u3aleeds.org.uk

Leeds Women’s Luncheon Club Meets 4th Wed of the month, 12.15pm, The Cosmopolitan (formerly Golden Lion), Swinegate, Leeds. Interesting speakers. Details: 0113 267 9316.

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

Muslimah Mums’ Group If you would like join in, please email [email protected] for details. Inshallah.


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Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome. Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk

The Tuesday Club - Ladies’ Lunch Group Devonshire Hall, Cumberland Road, Headingley, last Tues of month. Lunch at 12.30pm, followed by talk. Details: Heather Harrison 267 8437 [email protected]

University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners/staff/grads. Regular events. Details: [email protected].

West Yorkshire Fuchsia Society Annual Show 7/8 August at Leeds Grammar School as part of the Leeds Flower Show.

On Wed 18 Aug they will stage their Members Show. Details: Graham Wheatley 0113 256 3055.

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Farsley Library Community Room, Mon 7.45pm. No meeting in Aug, return 13 Sept. Friendly environment in which to fi nd your voice & improve your presentation skills, + having a lot of fun. Details: Sheila Wyatt on 0113 267 2062.

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association meets 2nd Thurs each month, 1.30pm Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Bramhope. New members welcome.

MUSIC

Flute Group Tues 6.45 - 7.45pm during term time, Yorkshire College of Music & Drama (19 Shire Oak Rd. Headingley). Grade 4 standard & above. New members very welcome! Details: 0113 275 1232

Horsforth Recorded Music Society meets Wed 4 Aug, 7.30pm at The Grove Centre, New St. Horsforth, for ‘A little light music’ presented by Eric Illingworth. It’s members’ choice on 18 Aug. Details: Tony Rawnsley 250 4427.

Lawnswood SingersFemale choir, practices Wed 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Green Lane, Cookridge. Good female singers welcome to come & try us out. Wide repertoire of music & friendly people! Details: Brenda Hawer 0113 2671292, www.lawnswoodsingers.co.uk.

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

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club Join in playing/listening to our Yamaha organ & keyboard. Occasional concerts by prof artists playing a variety of music. Weds 7.30-10.30pm. Guiseley Factory Workers Club, LS20 9DT. Details: 226 5671

Leeds People’s Choir is Recruiting friendly mixed-voice secular choir now recruiting for September. Vacancies in all areas, numbers are limited. No auditions. Choir open to anyone who enjoys singing. Meets Wed, 7.30 – 9.30pm at Swarthmore Education Centre. Details: David 0113

225 2816, [email protected], www.leedspeopleschoir.org.uk

Yeadon & District Male Voice Choir welcomes male voices of any ability, Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill. (next to Town Hall). Singing is a proven stress buster, come along any Thurs 7.30pm. Details: John Atkinson 294 9095

SENIORS

Horsforth Live at Home Bacon Butties served Tues 11am- 12.30pm, followed by dancing ‘til 3pm. On Thurs a range of meals is served, followed by indoor bowls.

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

New Men’s Group OPAL is looking for men aged 60 or over who would like to be involved – either to join or to help run the group. Details: Ailsa 261 9103.


OPAL Coffee Afternoon Fri 1.30 – 3.30pm (term time), Cookridge Court residential home, Iveson Rise. Details: 261 9103.

OPAL Tea Dances held fortnightly on Tues, 1 – 3pm, Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane. Ballroom, old time, sequence, line & fun dance. Details: Ken 230 1213, Sheila 217 9136.

OPAL Volunteer Opportunities OPAL, an LS16 based charity supports people aged 60 & over to live enjoyable & fulfi lling lives. They have an enthusiastic volunteer team & are looking for new volunteers to help with Admin support & Transport. Details: Sally-Anne 2619103 [email protected]

Woodside Luncheon Club (Outwood Lane)Meets Thursdays & is open to all elderly Horsforth residents. Details: 258 3184

SPIRITUAL

Adel Baptist Congregation invites you to Sunday services, 10.30am in Adel Primary School, Tile lane, LS168DY.Friendly fellowship/welcoming new people. Worship style is informal with

mixture of contemporary & traditional songs. Also, a variety of day time & evening groups. Details: Revd Richard Pollard 275 4989, [email protected]

Alpha Course - Ten week course, Mon 7 – 9.30pm, beginning with free meal. Starts 27 Sept, Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane, LS18. Opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed manner – low key, friendly & free! Details: To book places, call Rev’d George Bailey 258 2448.

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

Drop-In Group Meditation Sun 7- 8pm (except 3rd Sun of month: 6.30-7.30pm). Experience peace & calm with periods of silence & guided meditations. Brahma Kumaris, West Park. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

Holy Name Catholic Church Otley Old Road,

serves Adel, Bramhope, Cookridge & Ireland Wood. Details: Father Pat Smythe or Parish Secre-tary, Sue Goodyear 267 8257, Mon - Fri 1 - 5pm. www.holynameleeds.com

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

Leeds Healing CentreNow at Burley Lodge Centre, 42-46 Burley Lodge Road, LS6. Healing by members of The Healing Trust (NFSH) to aid relaxation & promote wellbeing. Fri 11am – 2.30pm. Healing also at Friends’ Meeting House, Roundhay, Thurs 7 – 8.30pm. Donations appreciated. Details: 07985 121810, 01274 617700, www.leedshealingcentre.org

Leeds Stillness GroupBased on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now & A New Earth. Join like-minded people to watch footage of an Eckhart Tolle talk followed by a period of

silent meditation. Small donation appreciated. Details: 07884 332644, www.peacenowhere.com

Positive Thinking Free 4 week course starts Wed 4 Aug, 7.30 – 9pm.Raja Yoga Meditation FREE 8 week course starts Mon 6 Sept, 7.30 - 9pm. Free. Self Esteem Workshop Sat 4 Sept, 2 – 5pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. Free. Booking required for all. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

SUPPORT

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meets 3rd Tues of each month, 7.30 – 9pm, St Chad’s Parish Centre, Far Headingley. Entry £2 incl. refreshments & raffl e. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694

Carers’ Support GroupNEW friendly, over 50s carers’ support group. Central Methodist Church, (Sunday school room), Town Street, Horsforth, 1st Tues of month. Join them for a cuppa & a chat. Details: Angie at Carers Leeds 246 8338.


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Different Strokes invites stroke survivors to join them. Weds 1.45 – 3.45pm Adel Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Includes an hour of exercise. Details: Linda McLean 225 4744

Families Need Fathers7.30pm, every 2nd Wed, Victoria Hotel, Great George St. Leeds. Support & advice 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 an appointment with Christine Taylor, Leeds West Centre Manager.Leeds Diabetes Support Group meets 1st Mon of month, West Yorkshire Playhouse 7 – 9pm. Variety of speakers on all aspects of diabetes care. All welcome. Details: Joan Wells 225 4528.

National Association for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease (Leeds) Brings support to people with Infl ammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire. They hold four

educational & support meetings a year, as well as regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, [email protected], www.groups.nacc.org.uk/leeds

The Forget Me Not Cafefor people with dementia & their carers. 1st Wed of month 1.30 – 3.30pm, Yeadon Cricket Club, (behind Swan Pub) High Street, Yeadon. Details: Jean Deeming 01943 472004, Dawn Perkins 0113 231 1727.

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

The Owls New city-wide informal childminding group offering support, training & information, & social events. Membership £5 pa. Details: 240 2956.

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

Forum 2000 Wed 22 Sept, 10am The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, when John

Battle will talk about ‘Tackling Poverty’. On 29 Sept, Dr Martin Schweiger, consultant for communicable disease control, addresses ‘Medical Ethics.’ Details: Hilary Taylor 258 3521, [email protected] .

‘Food & Mood’ Fri 3 Sept, 7.30 – 9pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd., LS16. Free. No booking required. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

Headingley Cafe Scienti-fi que Mon 2 Aug, 7.45 – 9.30pm at New Heading-ley Club, 56 St. Michael’s Rd, LS6. Dave Haskins, Ass. Dir. Rapid Transit, Metro, will address ‘New Generation Transport : Why Leeds Needs a Mod-ern Transport System’. All welcome. Admission £2. Details: to volunteer, or re-ceive info via email: [email protected]

Synchronicity – Being in the Flow’ Sun 1 Aug, 7-8.30pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd., LS16. Free. No booking required.Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

‘Through these Eyes’- can we change our destiny by changing the way we ‘see’? Sun 15 Aug, 7 – 8pm Weetwood Hall, Otley Rd. LS16. Free. No book-ing required. Details: 275 7727, [email protected], www.bkwsu.org/uk/leeds

MISC/ EVENTS

Classic Car Rally Sat 14 Aug, 12 – 4pm at Kirkstall Abbey. Hundreds of clas-sic cars, including Leeds MG & Classic Car Club. Refreshments available. Proceeds to St Gemma’s Hospice. Details: Fran on 0113 218 5505.

Cookridge Village HallTwo rooms with kitchen facilities available for hire. Ideal for meetings, birth-day parties, dances or classes. New members & helpers welcome. Details: Mrs Tones on 267 4706.


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Great Rooms for Hire At St. Margaret’s New Parish Centre, Horsforth. Ideal for meetings, seminars, classes, parties etc. Tea/coffee facilities. Fully equipped kitchen. Details: 07982 [email protected]

Jigsaws at Abbey House Museum Wed 1 Sept, 10.30 – 11.45am. A morning of doing jigsaws from the museum col-lections hosted by Kitty Ross, Curator of Social History. £3.60 per person, booking essential. Details: Abbey House Museum 0113 2305492.

Hope Pastures Horse & Donkey Sanctuary Weet-wood Lane, LS16. Visitors welcome 10.30am – 3pm, guided tours Wed 11am. Free admission. Pony Days every Thurs during school hols. Details: Karen 0794 894 8158. www.hopepastures.org

Horsforth Historical Soci-ety Summer Quiz Trail Sat 21 August starting 2pm from The Museum. People taking part can go round in their own time return-ing to the Museum for answers & refreshments. Entry £1. Honey Bee Swarms will be collected free of charge, if accessible, Details: Terry Beddows on 268 8231.

Kidz in Kampzneed good quality cloth-ing, shoes, household goods, jewellery, books, bric-a-brac to sell in their shop in Holt Park. Money goes towards caring for children driven out of Bur-ma into refugee camps in Thailand. Collection available. Details: 267 6800. www.kidzinkampz-childrenscharity.co.uk/

Meeting Rooms & Hall available For HireMon – Sat, Robert Craven Memorial Hall, Old Lane, Bramhope. Would suit

educational or leisure classes or activities, con-certs, dances, children’s parties or weddings. Wheelchair access. Details: Paul 0113 2843361, [email protected] www.robertcraven.org.uk

Table Top Sales Raise funds for your club or charity with a table top sale at Pool Village Hall. A dry, warm environment available every Sunday. Room for 20 tables, a kitchen for refreshments & car park. Details: Tim Robson 284 3437 [email protected]

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

Friends of Hunger Hills Woods Treasure Hunt Sun 22 Aug, 2pm in the

woods. For the whole fam-ily. Meet at Hall Lane en-trance opposite children’s play area.

Volunteers Wanted!Yorkshire Cancer Centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run new charity shop based at St James’s Institute of Oncology in Bexley Wing. Details: Aanika Dhillon, 0113 206 8620, [email protected].

A Year’s Supply of Champagne! Help Martin House celebrate the 5th anniversary of its weekly lottery. The weekly jackpot is £1,000 and it’s only £1 to enter. On 13th August there is also a chance to win a year’s supply of champagne! Details: Jane Horton 01937 844569 or [email protected].


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As chairman of Leeds West Indian Carnival, I’ve been involved with it from day one. As a child I was fascinated by carnival, as they walked through Mount Lily Village in Nevis, where I was born. They’d go past masquerading, dancing and having fun. That fascination stayed with me, even when I arrived in Leeds in 1957 to study. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

When I fi rst arrived, I noticed that people from the Caribbean were very isolated and needed something to bind us together as a community. That’s when I thought of Carnival.

Initially it was very diffi cult to engage people as they didn’t share the vision. Many thought it was a bad idea for black people to dance in costumes on the streets in front of English

people. But as people warmed to the idea and understood the meaning of carnival a little better, it was soon embraced.

Carnival is a festival that celebrates the emancipation of our forefathers from slavery. Catholics in Italy started the tradition by holding wild costume festivals before the fi rst day of Lent. As they weren’t

supposed to eat meat during Lent, they called their festival, carnevale which means ‘to put away the meat.’ As time passed, carnivals in Italy became quite famous and the practice spread to other Catholic countries in Europe. As the French, Spanish, and Portuguese took control of the Americas and other parts of the world, they brought the carnival tradition with them.

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Trinidad around 1785, as the French settlers began to arrive. It caught on quickly and fancy balls were held where the wealthy planters (slave masters) wore masks, wigs, beautiful dresses and danced long into the night. The use of masks had special meaning for slaves, because for many African people, masking is widely used in their rituals for the dead. Obviously banned from the masked balls of the French, the slaves would hold their own little carnivals, with their own rituals and folklore, but also mirroring their masters’ behavior at the masked balls.

For African people, carnival became a way to express their power as individuals, as well as their rich cultural traditions. After 1807 (when slavery was abolished), the freed Africans

began to host their own carnival celebrations in the streets and these soon became more popular than the balls.

Leeds West Indian Carnival was the fi rst of its kind in Europe. As carnival became more widely accepted, other cities followed and set up their own. Here in Leeds the local authority and government acknowledged that the celebration was part of Leeds heritage, symbolising the cultural unity of the city and decided to help sustain the Carnival, which has been run by volunteers every year since 1967.

What I love about carnival is seeing people from different backgrounds (race, colour, religion) coming to take part or just watch. I know it’s is a colourful festival, but seeing people who originate from

different ends of the earth standing side by side touches me greatly.

This year will be bigger, better and brighter – we even have a carnival troop fl ying over from St Kitts and Nevis to take part.

Leeds Carnival kicks off with the Prince and Princess Show on Sunday 22nd August in Millennium Square. The Queen and King Show is on Friday

27th, also in Millennium Square. The Monarch Show is on Saturday 28th at Leeds West Indian Centre, and Carnival Day, Monday 30th August, starts at 6am with Jou’vert Morning from Leeds West Indian Centre, with the parade leaving Potternewton Park at 2pm.

For more information visit www.leedscarnival.co.uk

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The Heritage Masterworks Chorale will perform its next concert, Masterworks 5, at St Bartholomew’s Church, Armley, on Saturday 11th September.

The programme includes a rare opportunity to hear Sir Arthur Sullivan’s fi ne Festival Te Deum, music by Parry and Stanford and also the premiere of ‘The Lorica of St Patrick by Tim Knight, the group’s director. Concertgoers will also get to hear the world-renowned Schulze Organ at St Bartholomew’s.

The Choir, established last year, has performed to near capacity audiences at previous concerts at Left Bank, St James Hospital Chapel and Ripley Castle and is quickly establishing a name for fresh and distinctive concerts.

Tickets are available from www.heritagechorale.org.uk. For further information, contact Tim Knight on 07887 960813 or [email protected]

The novelist Beryl Bainbridge, who died last month, made a brief appearance in Leeds in March last year to take part in the Headingley LitFest. She spoke about her novel-in-progress ‘The Girl in the Polka Dot Dress’ and how she set about writing her novels to a capacity audience in the New Headingley Club. She was fascinating and funny and happily answered numerous questions.

“She was absolutely charming, and a perfect entertainer”, said LitFest organiser Richard Wilcocks, who invited her to the festival. “She came up from London early, so that she could have lunch with us, and I took her on an hour-long tour of Leeds, so that she could look at Victorian and Edwardian buildings.

“She was defi nitely a major presence in twentieth century literature, with a strong sense of drama in her style. She will be missed by many in this area, I know.”

Beryl Bainbridge was the author of more than twenty novels. One of the best known, An Awfully Big Adventure, was made into a fi lm in 1995 starring Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant. Other fi lm adaptations include The Bottle Factory Outing, Sweet William and The Dressmaker.

She was shortlisted for the Booker prize for According to Queeney, Master Georgie and Every Man for Himself (which won the Whitbread Novel of the Year). She won the Guardian Fiction Prize with The Dressmaker and the Whitbread Prize with Injury Time.

Dame Beryl Bainbridge

1934 – 2 July 2010

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The Autumn/Winter season at The West Yorkshire Playhouse has a line-up to keep all theatre-goers entertained. Five new productions will be gracing the stages from a Yorkshire classic to Shakespeare, challenging conversation pieces to Christmas family fun.

After fi rst being presented in London’s West End in 1960, Billy Liar returns to its native Yorkshire. Directed by Scarborough-born Nick Bagnall, this dark comedy about love and aspirations is a popular classic. A comedy of mistaken identity,

where girls become boys and lovers become confused – Shakespeare’s As You Like It will be in the Quarry Theatre.

Oscar-nominated writer William Nicholson’s new play Crash smashes open ethical questions surrounding the recent banking crisis, addressing head-on the morality of accepting multi-million pound bonuses for a banking system which failed its people.

Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Story will keep all the family on the edge of their

seats as spooky specters haunt the Playhouse searching for the true meaning of Christmas. And, a new version of the traditional tale of Aladdin will surely keep younger audience members entertained.

With such a great line-up of diverse theatre, the Playhouse will no doubt be very busy this Autumn. Tickets for all the above shows are available from the box office now on 0113 213 7700 or online at www.wyp.org.uk

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Family Force 5 Tues 3 Aug The Cockpit. This Atlanta-based fi ve-some are dance-derived alternative rockers and are defi nitely worth a listen.

Gary Stewart Band Wed 2 Aug, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley

Roots Wed 4 Aug (& every Wed). New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Rd. Live blues, jazz, folk/celtic night. 8-11pm

Irish Folk Music Wed 4 Aug (& every Wed) Chemic Tavern, 9 Johnson St, Woodhouse. A session of traditional Irish tunes.

Secret Sirons Fri.6 Aug, Elbow Rooms, 8pm. (New band from 2 former members of Chichino!)

Peculiar View Fri 6 Aug, The Owl, Town St. Rodley.

Passenger Fri 6 Aug, The Cockpit. Group from Brighton with songs about stalking, wasted lives & the despair of abandoned dogs with alarming eye for detail.

Chapel Club Sat 7 Aug Nation of Shopkeepers.London-based, fi ve piece creates a dark indie wall of sound, led by the enthralling vocals of Lewis Bowman. Reverb drenched guitars & occasional synth bursts.

Mojo 57 Sun 8 Aug, Angel Share, Chapel Allerton. Leeds-based acoustic blues band with Sammy Thornton on acoustic guitar, sax & vocals, Matt Baxter on acoustic guitar & vocals & Blind Adam Richards on double bass.

Music for TV: Workshop for Young People Thurs 12 AugNational Media Museum, Bradford Learn about applying music to fi lm & get creative writing your own score to a classic clip. Suitable for 13+. Details: 0870 70 10 200, www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

No Deposit, No Return Thurs 12 Aug, 8.30pm Hyde Park Picture House. Film depicting the life of psychedelic folk musician Sandy Bull + performance by Chris Hladowski.

Bludger Fri 13 Aug, Royal Park Cellars, Leeds’ newest Metal Band!

The Franks and Walters Fri 13 Aug, The Northern Monkey. This three piece from Cork have often fl irted with chart success and even have an all-girl Japanese Franks tribute band!

The Heartbreaks Fri 13 Aug The Cockpit. Indie pop outfi t from Manchester with nods to Morrissey, Orange Juice and Elvis Costello.

Mik Artistik Sat 14 AugSeven Arts, Chapel Allerton. A night of live music from Mik Artistik playing old & new material.

Ann Scott + Liz Reynolds Sun 15 Aug, The Northern Monkey, The Headrow.

Joanne Naulls Wed 18 Aug Guiseley Factory Workers Club, Town St. Joanne plays pop classics, musicals & some classical on a Key B Duo Organ with Ketron SD3 Expander & SR Pocket 750 mx Speakers

Foxes & Convicts Wed 18 Aug, Milo. French Defence, Hi and Lo & The Waterbucket Boys perform.

Steve Mason(Ex Beta Band) + Sam Airey Thurs 19 AugBrudenell Social Club.

Tickets £10 from Jumbo Records.

Paolo Nutini Fri 20 Aug, O2 Academy

Man Get Out Fri 20 Aug, Carpe Diem. Explosive 4 piece from Liverpool with catchy hooks & foot stomping grooves.

Ugly Duckling Sun 22 Aug, Hi Fi Club. Californian alternative hip hop trio. infl uenced by old school performers like Zulu Nation & Native Tongues Posse.

Leeds Festival FringeSat 21 – Mon 23 AugRoyal Park Cellars.

Jonny The Firth, Hayley Gaftarnick, Ryan Spendlove Sat 21 Aug, Verve Bar, Merrion St, 8pm. Fundraising night for Cancer Research UK. All-Day Fundraiser for Martin House Children’s HospiceSun 22 Aug, The Northern Monkey, The Headrow. Mid-day till late

Brothers on the SlideSat 28 Aug, The Wardrobe, 10.30pm. Rhythm ‘n’ blues, organ-driven funk originals & soulful Motown classics.

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Heartbreaker Dir: Pascal Chaumeil Romantic comedies are usually pretty heavy on the cheese factor,

but when it’s a French romantic comedy, ‘cheese’ suddenly becomes ‘charming’ – they just do it so well. Heartbreaker is the latest of these fi lms that our friends across the Channel seem to produce so well and it has taken France by storm.

Lead character, Alex, played by art house darling Romain Duris, is hired to break couples up. The fi lm starts with us seeing him in action, in Morocco, working his magic on one woman with his trademark spiel and bang-on-cue tears.

Back in Paris, a wealthy father hires Alex to break up his daughter’s relationship, but the pressure is on as she’s due to get married in fi ve days. Alex and his team (which consists of his sister and her

husband) jet off to Monaco to woo the daughter, Juliette, played by the divine Vanessa Paradis. As a cover, he says her father hired him as her bodyguard.

Alex fi nds that where his usual charms would have the desired results quickly, they don’t seem to work as well on the steely Juliette. Hilarity ensues as plan after plan takes a wrong turn. The lengths Alex is willing to go to in order to fulfi ll his contractual obligations are pretty impressive. After learning of Juliette’s love of the movie, Dirty Dancing, he learns the entire routine performed by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze at the end. Call me shallow, but seeing that dashing Frenchman rehearsing his moves, shirtless, is without a doubt, one of the highlights.

Fairly predictably, Alex, who never falls in love, fi nds himself falling for Juliette and Ms Paradis is so stunning in this movie, it’d be hard not to. So, the heartbreaker fi nds himself getting his heart broken.

I won’t give away the ending but it is a romantic comedy, so you can probably guess. Sure it does sound cliché on paper, but for the most part, it does actually work. The cast is great and if you’re looking for a bit of mindless romantic fun, this is right up your street. While this is the sort of fi lm I would probably steer well clear of in English, let’s face it – everything’s sexier in French. Unfortunately, there’s already talk of a Hollywood remake, which would utterly ruin the charm, but I’m sure we can expect to see Will Smith fi lling Duris’ role sometime soon.

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The fi rst Mario Galaxy featured a change in style and approach for the stocky Italian plumber and this excellent follow up to 2007’s success carries on along the same lines.

Princess Peach is once again kidnapped by the nefarious Bowser and as ever, only the moustachioed maestro can thwart his evil scheme to control the universe through the power of stars.

With greatly improved controls, excellent visuals and an orchestral score to suit, Mario fans haven’t had it this good since the days of the N64. Classic Wii Games are few and far between due to the sometimes gimmicky approach; but SMG2 lives up to the legacy and is easily one of the greatest Wii games available. Highly recommended for all ages.

Red Dead Redemption represents the latest outing from Rockstar Games;

the legendary UK studio behind the Grand Theft Auto series. In RDR, Rockstar invite players to step into the rawhide shoes of John Marston; a quiet man with a dark, secretive past. The whole game takes place after the Wild West Goldrush era, meaning the inhabitants of RDR are desperate men clinging to existence any way they can.

It will quickly become apparent to fans of old Westerns just how authentic an experience this game offers. Dust billows into doorways and tumbleweed rolls across deserted towns, whilst the intuitive horseback and combat controls allow almost anyone to re-live their favourite movie sequences. The plot is well paced and remains generally engaging throughout, although the side quests can occasionally get a little repetitive.

All said, it’s easy to recommend RDR to fans of the GTA series, Western movies or action games in general, though parents should note the games BBFC18 classifi cation.

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A new iPhone application is making it even easier to fi nd out how clean a restaurant or takeaway in Leeds is. Those with an iPhone 3GS or above can discover how many stars a food business has simply by pointing their phone at the premises.

The Scores on the Doors website lists restaurants and takeaways across the city which are inspected by Leeds City Council’s Environmental Health offi cers. It also includes schools which cook food on site and premises that sell ready-to-eat food.

To download the app for free go to the iTunes appstore and search for Food Hygiene under the lifestyle section or go to http://bit.ly/ukfoodhygiene

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Digg.com Okay, so you stumble across a news story you really like and you ‘Digg’ it, by clicking a link at the end of the story. Many websites now have this option including news websites. The more people that ‘Digg’ a story, the higher it rises in the popularity ranking on Digg.com, where other Diggers can read and comment on it.

Flickr.com has taken the world by storm and is one of the most respected photographic communities online. Digital photo–sharing sites have come and gone, but Flickr has stood the test of time. It offers some of the smartest tools for managing your ever expanding picture collection — from Photostream, which lets you scan your pics quickly, to a newly added video tool for pro users.

Docs.google.com. Unless you’ve been hiding under a very large rock for the last 10 years you’ll know what google is! However, most people know it as a search engine and nothing more. Google, though, has been working on many different collaborative projects for years and keeps releasing new add-ons and extras that make having email a whole new ball game. Google Docs is basically Microsoft offi ce, but online. So, if you want to write a letter or produce a spreadsheet you can do so – online in google. The advantage of using google is that you can share the document with a friend anywhere in the world. They can view or edit it, and you can send in a variety of formats. Google may not be the prettiest of sites, but it has the biggest group of nerds working endless hours to bring you some quite remarkable and innovative online technology.

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Label Boutique on North Lane in Headingley (owned by sisters, Laura and Sally Haxton), has been a popular favourite locally since opening in 2008. Selling a stylish range of contemporary womenswear, this little shop is the perfect excuse to explore Headingley!

Describe the style of your shop?

Label is an independent boutique selling pieces that can’t be found on the high street, offering an alternative to the same old styles you see repeatedly.

How long have you been in business?

We opened on the 3rd March 2008 and have been very lucky to make it through the recession. But, by changing our buying and price points, we seem to have turned things around.

What are your best selling lines?

We stock a brand called Glamorous which is an amazing collection and so well priced. We also carry an

independent label from Leeds - Elena Aristotle. Her designs are fantastic and we literally can’t keep up with the demand for her stuff. It’s great to support somebody local. We also have Franklin & Marshall, an Italian brand that is preppy American college wear. It’s mainly hoodies, jogging bottoms and tees and is very popular with Headingley’s student population. We also stock a new brand called Maison

Scotch which is lots of cool checked shirts, basic tees,

fab leather jackets and parkas.

What trends are you most looking forward to for the upcoming season?

We have bought some lovely knitwear from Maison Scotch for next seasonA so we are looking forward to that and all the gorgeous party dresses we’ll get in from October for all those Christmas events. Elena Aristotle’s Autumn/Winter collection will have lots of Audrey Hepburn style classic shift dresses, which are our absolute favourite!

Why should people shop here?

We try to offer a really wide choice and if something is missing, we go out of our way to fi ll that gap. We really like to get involved with our customers and offer a personal service. Sometimes going in to Leeds is just such a hassle and doesn’t make buying a special new outfi t very enjoyable. We like our customers to feel like they can come and hang out here for hours at a time. Have a sit down, a chat and a try on.

Do you offer any special services?

Personal shopping is always on offer. We’re also more than happy to stay open after closing time if someone wants to come after work one evening. Gift wrapping is usual at Christmas time but we always wrap our clothes in pink tissue paper and put it in one of our gorgeous pink Label Boutique bags. People have literally come in and said ‘what can I buy?’ just for one of our bags.. We aim to please!

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that evening, but the whole front of the restaurant opens up on to a terraced area with tables and wonderfully retro, red, leather-look armchairs and plants. The atmosphere was friendly and laid back with muted Indian music playing in the background.

Over 20 years experienceAt fi rst the menu was a little puzzling – there were burgers, pastas, grills, piri piri chicken and salads. Where were the curries we had heard about? Flip over the page and there they were. This is why we came. Head Chef Mr Ahmed has over 20 years experience of working in top Indian restaurants and we wanted to sample a little bit of that experience.

We chose a Mediterranean-style starter to share, with delicious homemade hummus, olives, sundried tomatoes, falafal and raita and warm pitta bread (£6.50). Then it was straight on to curry! Jack chose Chicken Achaar (£6.50), a traditional dish with stuffed bullet chillies, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and a special mix of spices. It was

really spicy, not too hot and full of fl avour.

Being vegetarian, I opted for a Vegetable Karahi (£6.50), cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, fresh tomatoes and karahi massala. I often fi nd vegetable curries a little bland, but not in this case. Restaurant manager, Naz, quickly explained that it wasn’t just the freshness of the ingredients that mattered, but also the fact that each vegetable is cooked separately before being added to the pot, so the fl avours don’t get lost. It was lovely.

Dessert was a must!You may think we should have stopped there, but no! The kulfi with fresh mango sauce was calling to me! Not to be left out, Jack thought he’d try the raisin and ginger sponge. Another triumph! It was the best kulfi I had ever tasted and the mango sauce set it off to perfection. The sponge was moist and delicious and served with ice cream. As with everything else, the desserts are freshly made every day.

A restaurant that’s your ‘home from home’Zara’s aim, with its fusion of Mediterranean and Asian food, is to be able to offer a menu that will satisfy everyone in your party – if you don’t fancy Indian, there’s plenty more you

can choose from. Zara’s is also an alcohol free zone. There is a range of soft drinks available and they make a mean coffee! As Chef Ahmad told us “I want Zara’s to be everyone’s ‘home from home’. I want people to bring their families and have a nice relaxed meal. Alcohol isn’t always conducive to the friendly atmosphere we want to create in Zara’s.”

He is so determined to make the restaurant that ‘home from home’ that he’ll even cook something special for you (ingredients allowing) if a dish is not on the menu or there is a particular food that you can’t eat. He will also provide gluten-free dishes. Just ask!Zara’s offers a kids’ menu too and a full take-away service (– apparently those desserts are becoming an increasingly popular take away item!). They also do outside catering – which could be a great idea for a party or family gathering. For us, they certainly met their aim – great service and delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere, all at a very competitive price.

Zara’s is open from 11am ‘til chef goes home! And that’s usually late! Take a look at Zara’s menu at www.zarascafe.com and plan your next visit.

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Victoria Road at Hyde Park has a new attraction. Zara’s is Headingley’s newest cafe/restaurant. It opened about six months ago and has been steadily building a reputation for itself ever since.

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Adult Learning participation rates are the highest they’ve been for 10 years, and there has been a major shift in expectations by people wanting to take part in learning. Maintaining these gains will be challenging with public fi nances under so much pressure.

Learning for its own sake

There is no doubt that this new coalition Government believes in the values of a learning society and the importance of learning for its own sake. In a recent speech to business leaders at Cass Business School, Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, highlighted the long term benefi ts that ‘learning for its own sake’ can have on the economy, and spoke warmly of the difference adult education made to his mother’s recovery from a nervous breakdown. It was adult education – learning for the fi rst time about history, literature, philosophy and art – that saved her mind.“Education and learning are, of course, desirable in their own right”, he told them. “Education for education’s sake – learning how to learn – benefi ts the economy in the long term. Philistinism is bad economics. It is also fundamentally unacceptable.” Budget reductions present a challenge

However, there have been substantial reductions to

budgets, especially for adult learning, across the country and some colleges have had to make cuts and reduce their opening hours. The previous Government cut £340 million pounds of funding, which resulted in 4,300 job losses in colleges nationally. According to the University and College Union, the Further Education sector as a whole could see over 7,000 jobs lost this summer.NIACE, the national body for promoting adult learning, believes we need a national strategy for lifelong learning. This should be backed by stable organisational structures, featuring national leadership combined with enough autonomy to support local decision-making.

NIACE endorses recommendations

Its report Learning through Life, published last September, endorsed the key recommendations from an independent enquiry into the future of lifelong learning which are to:• Base lifelong learning policy formation on a new model with four key stages (up to age 25, 25-50, 50-75 and 75+).• Rebalance resources fairly and sensibly across the different life stages• Build a set of learning entitlements for adults• Engineer fl exibility by developing a system of credits across post compulsory

education and training and encouraging part time study.• Improve the quality of work rather than the volume of qualifi cations• Broaden and strengthen the capacity of the lifelong learning workforce.• Revive local responsibility within national frameworks.

Learning can improve quality of life

Because of the UK’s changing demographic profi le, special consideration must be given to educational opportunities for older people. Learning has a role to play in supporting prolonged economic activity for all older adults. It can make a marked contribution to the quality of life – it has a positive impact on wellbeing and physical health, which generate massive savings in health and social care costs.Education brings quantifi able public benefi ts as well as benefi tting the individual. It is only right that those who can afford to contribute to the cost of their learning should do so in proportion to the benefi t received and the ability to pay. Public support cannot be used to further enhance the privileges of the most advantaged. At Swarthmore we’ll do everything we can to be around for the next 100 years as a place where future generations can continue to enjoy the wider benefi ts of learning.


Lifelong Learning Benefi ts both the Economy and the Individual

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By Maggie Butterworth, Director, Swarthmore Education Centre

Now is the best time of year to think about doing something for yourself, or with your family. Take up a new leisure interest, tackle a language, or improve your computer skills. Children might also like to learn a language or join in a creative activity. There are numerous centres across Leeds where you can pursue a new learning experience.

Swarthmore Education Centre offers a wide range of courses for all ages – from leisure-based courses in music, dance,

drama, the arts, healthy living and personal development, to courses for young people, ESOL, IT, English and Maths courses. There’s also a wide range of ‘fi rst step’ daytime programmes, as well as evening and weekend courses in a wide range of subjects.

Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning open to people from all walks of life. It has survived for over a hundred years on optimism and an enduring mission to promote education for all, and has

continually advocated the importance of adult education. Government funding will be a challenge for the future but Swarthmore is forever hopeful and optimistic. With the introduction of the QCF (Qualifi cations and Credit Framework) people will be able to study in new modular and more fl exible ways.

For full details contact the Centre on 0113 243 2210, email [email protected] or visit www.swarthmore.org.uk

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Trainee Journalists on

Prime Minister’s Trail

Student journalists from Leeds Trinity University were with the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet recently when the Government came to West Yorkshire. Trainees from the Broadcast and Print courses joined the press at Grattan Stadium, Bradford, as Government ministers arrived for the fi rst coalition Cabinet meeting to be held outside London. Broadcast trainees Danie Linsell and Will Rastall and print trainee Samantha Gildea had an exclusive interview with Iain Duncan Smith, who answered questions on youth unemployment, pensions and regional development.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to be part of the press crowd covering the Cabinet meeting”, said Samantha. “We picked up some useful tips from the other journalists.”

Mr Cameron was met at the university by the Principal, Professor Freda Bridge.

Seagulls Celebrates New Contract with Leeds City Council

Right Honorable Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central and former Secretary of State for the Environment, recently visited Leeds-based repaint initiative Seagulls to celebrate fi ve years of this successful eco-responsible and community-focused organization and their groundbreaking new contract with Leeds City Council.

Founded in 2004, Seagulls is an environmental social enterprise dedicated to promoting the reuse of waste while creating training and volunteer opportunities for local individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since 2005, Seagulls has saved more than 200 tons of paint from being dumped in landfi lls. The paint is sorted, re-mixed and sold as a value alternative to low-income families. Families are also offered decorating help and advice where needed. In addition, Seagulls has helped to train more than 30 individuals.

The new contract with Leeds City Council ensures that all paint collected from the Council will go to Seagulls for the next two years. It also ensures that Seagulls’ primary activity (paint reuse) is a sustainable and viable business and not reliant upon grant funding.

Last year 366 million litres of paint were sold in the UK. Of this, it is estimated that 55 million litres are unused, stored in homes or garages or just thrown away. That’s enough paint to fi ll 22 Olympic-sized swimming pools!

Seagulls is at Units 3 & 4, Aire Place Mills, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1JL. For further information contact them at 0113 246 7510, [email protected], or visit www.seagullsreuse.org.uk

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August is holiday time. If you have good neighbours, ask them to water your tubs and hanging baskets while you’re away – and don’t forget the greenhouse. Vegetables also need a good watering, and in return your neighbours could pick any produce that is ready.

Cut back herbs such as mint, chives and marjoram to encourage fresh winter growth. Feed and water dahlias and chrysanthemums regularly and de-bud for extra large blooms. Plant autumn crocus and cyclamen – fi ve or so bulbs or corms in a patch, over time they will increase and make a good show.

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By August the breeding season is largely over, but some birds such as swallows are rearing second or third broods. One exception is the wood pigeon which has a prolonged nesting season. A familiar bird in woodland and farmland but increasingly in parks and gardens, it has increased greatly and become less shy. Larger than a feral pigeon, it is blue-grey with a prominent white neck patch; hence the alternative name, ring dove.

Smaller and more compact with a shorter tail is the stock dove which breeds in

open woods and parks, including Meanwoodside. Also blue-grey, it

has a greenish neck patch and a more vigorous fl ight.

Not until 1955 did a third member of the dove family, the collared dove, begin to breed in Britain, having spread from Asia. It has extended rapidly to urban parks and gardens as well as

farms and villages. Stock dove size, it is slimmer and longer

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I’ve never run before. I don’t even run for the bus. So, needless to say, I’ve had to start doing some pretty serious training.

I recently signed up to Park Run – a group of runners meet in Hyde Park every Saturday morning and run three laps around the park (5K). I went for the fi rst time a couple of weeks ago. Half way round the fi rst lap, I got a giant stitch. By the end of the fi rst lap, I wanted to quit. At 1.5 laps, I wanted to cry. Pensioners were overtaking me. The whole ordeal was highly embarrassing. I somehow managed to keep going to the fi nish.

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WILL THE CHANGES IN EDUCATION CREATE A MORE EXCLUSIVE EDUCATION LANDSCAPE?Stuart TomlinsonHeadteacher, Cookridge Primary School

It is worrying that almost the fi rst thing the new coalition government has done is to sweep away the QCDAThe Education Secretary, Michael Gove has been in a great rush since the election to make signifi cant changes to the education landscape.

Quangos are disappearing by the day. One I think is worthy of note is the QCDA – Qualifi cations and Curriculum Development Agency. Over the years the QCDA, and its predecessor the National Curriculum Council, have given independent advice to government, provided by academics and teachers in the fi eld of assessment and curriculum development.

It is worrying that almost the fi rst thing the new coalition government has done is to sweep away this organisation, and take curriculum and assessment into the ‘new’ Department for Education to be run by civil servants – presumably with the aid of carefully chosen ‘consultants’.

I am not saying this organisation should not be reformed but to dispense with it altogether is rather putting a marker down as to what this government’s attitude is to consultation and independent opinion.Which brings me to the government’s so called ‘free schools’ idea. This was originally seen as groups of parents wanting to set up their own

independent schools with public funding. Mr Gove has tempered this recently by saying that ‘many teachers’ will want to set up their own schools, and that redundant shops, offi ces and even houses could be used as schools.

The aim is to model this on an idea from Sweden on the understanding that it would raise standards. Of the so called seven hundred plus groups wanting to do this I doubt that many will come from the deprived inner cities, with their huge social, cultural and economic challenges. The majority will represent the articulate professional parents who see a similar opportunity as the government to undermine local authority inclusive education. This is not about education, it is about exclusive education, an examination factory for the privileged at the tax payers expense.

Who will provide the ‘checks and balances’ to this group of schools? Who will ensure the correct standards of buildings and security, the correct amount of outdoor education space and playing fi elds, and if they assume Academy Status will we see much more selection of pupils (and parents)?

It all looks very much like political expediency over

practicality, yet another experiment at pupil’s expense. Mr Gove states, his intention to close these schools if they ‘do not work’. This is no way to run a state funded education service.

Back to reality in the primary school.

Many schools have established ‘allotments’ – getting the children involved in sowing, tending and harvesting (our own lettuces and onions are ready for harvesting!). It’s great that many children can now get involved in this wonderfully humanising element of their learning.

Strangely I don’t hear Mr Gove having much to say about healthy growing and eating in his vision of education.

It all looks very much like political expediency over practicality, yet another experiment at pupil’s expense

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The most popular performers from the past two years of Breeze has Talent showcased their talents at a special performance at The Carriageworks at the end of June.

Top Breeze has Talent acts included winners Saints, 11 year old singer Ruby Hendry (2nd) and street dancers Uni-4m. The show was a great source of inspiration for this year’s Breeze has Talent hopefuls.

“This showcase was a great opportunity to celebrate the success of Breeze has Talent and encourage even more young people to give it a go”, said Councillor Judith Blake. “Last year’s competition really challenged stereotypes to prove that with a

bit of time, effort and commitment all young people can achieve something special.”For the past two years Breeze has Talent has provided an exciting platform for over 100 talented 8 – 19 year olds. Auditions for the 2010 competition took place the day after the showcase. The successful acts will perform at this year’s Breeze on Tour, with the winner appearing at this year’s Town Hall Christmas Lights switch on.

For more information about Breeze has Talent, visit www.breezeleeds.org/breezehastalent, or contact Leeds City Council’s out of school activities team on 0113 276 0837.

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Ralph Thoresby’s sixth form students played a seven-a-side return match against a community team from Chapeltown at the end of June. This was a successful evening of football refereed by Mr Harmesh Singh with Wayne Miles also offering his services. It was good to see the teams get together after last year’s marvelous event – however support was sparse, due to another competition, The World Cup!

However, this didn’t faze the boys’ enthusiasm and both teams played with fervor and professionalism throughout the match. The Ralph Thoresby team fi nally took the Community Spirit Shield, winning by three goals to one.

Both teams enjoyed a combination of Jamaican and Asian food after the match. Thanks go to all who attended, especially the catering staff and Mitie team for their help and assistance.

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Horsforth Library2 – 3pm 11 / August / Alien Encounters / 0113 214 48012 – 3pm 25 / August / Lost in SpaceOtley Library 2 – 3pm 13 / August / Space Hop / 01943 466 572Headingley Library2 – 3pm 23 / August / The Final Frontier / 0113 214 452Holt Park Library 10 – 11am 27 / August / Spaced Out! / 0113 336 8188

Adel Primary Team Gymnastic Champions!The team from Adel Primary School were crowned gymnastic champions at the recent West Yorkshire Youth Games.

“The girls performed outstandingly well to beat the best in West Yorkshire, after winning the Leeds Competition earlier in the year”, said Head Teacher Stephen Boothroyd. “A great deal of credit goes to our PE coordinator Sarah Arnott, who ensures that our children reach high standards in gymnastics, and particularly to coach Lisa Gannon, who has challenged the team to reach a higher level and prepared them superbly for the events.”

Mrs Gannon pictured with Katy Gannon, Tyler Slobodian, Chloe Baird Rayner, Rebecca Joyce and Charlotte Mondon

International Week at Cookridge PrimaryDuring International Week at Cookridge Primary School, they celebrated the different cultures of both children and teachers. At an assembly pupils danced to Indian and Scottish music and recited poems in Arabic. Later the children tasted food from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, England, Ireland and Saudi Arabia, provided and served up by parents, many of whom were in traditional dress. Everybody enjoyed joining in and fi nding out about each other’s heritage. The school focused on a different country each day with children being interviewed by their classmates and telling about their culture and customs. Each class chose a country and produced a piece of artwork for display in the school hall. The week culminated in an inter-cultural football tournament. ................................................................................................................

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How do you keep children busy during the summer without breaking the bank? – The national Summer Reading Challenge, that’s how!

This year’s cosmic theme – Space Hop – is out of this world! It will take your child’s imagination to the Moon – and back. Whether they’re already hooked on books, or just beginning to read, it’s a sure way to get them into reading and discovering all the wonderful advantages it brings.

Children will receive a special

poster to keep track of their challenge. There are allkinds of other Space Hop goodies to collect too, including stickers. On Space Hop, your child’s mission is broken down into three simple stages: Blast Off! Space Race and Lunar Landing. They only need to read six books to complete the challenge.

The Summer Reading Challenge is great fun for everyone and gives children a real sense of achievement. Sign up at your local library – it’s free!

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Ralph Thoresby Awarded Artsmark Gold

Ralph Thoresby School is one of 1,676 schools to receive an Artsmark award from Arts Council England. The Artsmark Gold was awarded to Ralph Thoresby

in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education.

Artsmark is nationally recognised as a prestigious and coveted award, setting standards for outstanding arts provision in schools. The earlier children are creatively inspired, the more likely they are to have a lifelong engagement with the arts.

“I am delighted that the Arts Council has recognised Ralph Thoresby School’s dynamic arts education programme”, said Stuart Hemingway, Head Teacher

at Ralph Thoresby. “Our students have really enjoyed working with the many artists and performers who enrich our arts curriculum, and I would like to thank all of our staff for their continued hard work in achieving this award. Taking part in the scheme has enabled us to develop our arts provision, and see our students become more self confi dent, engaged and excited about learning.”

Cookridge Primary Awarded Beacon School StatusCookridge Primary, on Tinshill Drive, was recently appointed a Beacon School by music education charity The Voices Foundation, in recognition of its excellence in teaching curriculum music through singing. The award was one of just 15 awarded to schools nationwide.

Since the Voices Foundation allocated Ruth McCartney as advisory teacher in 2004, the school has followed the charity’s intensive programme to train every teacher to teach music. The staff has now fully embedded the skills and techniques they learned to help pupils develop musicianship skills right from the start of their time at the school.

“The school is a shining example of how singing has been deeply woven into the very fabric of school life”, said Nicola Wallis, Chief Executive The Voices Foundation.

Wanda Thorpe, Music Subject Leader at Cookridge Primary commented: “This award recognises the dedication and determination shown by the staff, most of whom aren’t music specialists, in taking this unique whole-school approach on board and keeping it going successfully.”

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Busy Babies – Wednesday 1.15pm – 3.00pm (term time only)

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Or visit us atIreland Wood Children’s Centre, Raynel Gardens,Ireland Wood, Leeds LS16 6BW

Or call 01132 817 829

Rodley Rockets, the junior rugby club based at Canal Ground off Rodley Town Street, next to the Rodley Nature Reserve, recently attained the prestigious Sport England Clubmark Gold accreditation. This quality accreditation demonstrates that the club meets all the standards to ensure that it serves young people well, offering a quality experience in a welcoming environment.

The club is small and friendly and recognised as a great family club. It is currently recruiting coaches and players of all ages, from six to 16. Rodley Rockets also offer great opportunities for sponsorship. For more information on joining and sponsorship, contact Diane Marshman on 07870 384393

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Reading Starts Early for Tots in LeedsNo more tearaway toddlers for Leeds, as Leeds mums, Sandra and Sonal launch the fi rst UK reading and writing class for pre-schoolers.

Children aged 1 – 5 are invited to the free trial sessions of Bright Starters, an activity class that teaches children all the essential skills needed to be able to read and write, including: all the letter sounds and shapes; colours, numbers and the days of the week; National Literacy sight words; language and literacy skills.

What attracts parents to Bright Starters is that it uses all the play-based techniques outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Within the 1st year we are seeing fantastic results, and some are progressing to Primary School with the confi dence they need.

Book now summer sessions. Contact 07917 025 914 / 07725 338 473 or visit www.brightstarters.co.uk

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Cookridge Method-ist Cub Scouts The Cub Pack at Cookridge Methodist Church has been running on Monday nights for 50 years! Open to boys & girls aged 8-10 ½. New members welcome. Details: Andy 258 3849, www.cookridgemethodists-couts.btik.com

4th Cookridge Guides Looking for female volunteers aged 18-60, Cookridge Method-ist Church, Tues 7:30 - 9pm. Sense of humour needed! Details: Pauline 01274 412389

Friday Night Project 5 – 7pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre for young people aged 11-18. Range of sports & arts activities. Run by experienced youth workers & YMCA staff. £1 incl. free swim & squash. Details: 267 9739

Friday Fun & Friend-ship - activities for children aged 5-9, 5.15 – 6.45pm starting Fri 10 Sept, Woodside Methodist Church, Outwood Lane, LS18. Details: Mrs. Jean Kitching 216 0542.Friends of Hunger Hills Woods Treasure Hunt Sun 22 Aug, 2pm in the woods. For the

whole family. Meet at Hall Lane entrance opposite children’s play area.

Fun Tuesdays sports, circus arts, crafts, music & more, 10am – 12pm, at Horsforth Children’s Centre, Broadgate Lane. 50p per child. Details:259 1786, [email protected]

Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broad-gate Lane Works with families & children aged 0 – 5. Activities to learn, play & make friends together. Support, advice & in-formation on childcare, training & employment. New ideas for play at home & at the centre. Details: 259 1786 www.horsforthchildren-scentre.ik.org

Horsforth NCT Bumps, Babies & Beyond Group Meets at members’ homes around Horsforth Wed, 9.30 – 11am. Also other social events for mums. Ideal for expectant, new & experienced parents (pregnant to school age - all welcome). Details: Natalie White 0790 011 2529, [email protected], [email protected]

Ireland Wood Chil-dren’s Centre For information on their range of activities for parents/carers & children please contact the Centre on 281 7829

Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club is back at Meanwood Working Mens’ Club, Stonegate Rd. LS6. New starters from age 9, Tues from 6pm in July. Details: Peter McCann 266 0176.

Messy Play! Tues until 27 Aug at Horsforth Children’s Centre. Age 0 – 5. 50p. Details: 259 1786

Mini Breeze 3 Aug, 12 – 4pm at Micklefi eld Park, Rawdon. Trans-port from Horsforth Children’s Centre. De-tails: 07815 512784

Mini Movers Thurs un-til 27 Aug at Horsforth Children’s Centre. Age 0 – 5. 50p. Details 259 1786 Multi Skills ClubTues during term time, 4 – 5pm at Leeds Trinity University. Ages 6 – 9. Details: Trinity Fitness Sports on 283 7155.

NCT Leeds Dads’ Group meets 3rd Sat of month. Dads & their

babies or toddlers are invited to come along & have fun. Details: [email protected],

Scouting in Adel & Ireland Wood Beavers, Cubs & Scouts at Adel Methodist & St Paul’s. Leaders & assistants needed. Details: Kim Brompton 267 8479, [email protected]

Scouts Six Dales Walk 2010 Sun 26 Sept. The 53rd annual walk starts 6.30am at Set-tle College. Open to Scouts, Guides, Explor-ers, leaders & support-ers. It traverses some of Yorkshire’s fi nest scenery. Are you up to the challenge? Seniors – 42 miles, Juniors – 23 miles. Details: Chris Milestone at [email protected], www.sixdales.co.uk

SPBC Saturday Dad’s Group Meets 1st Sat of month 10 - 11.30am, South Parade Baptist Church, Kirkstall Lane, Headingley. Great time for dads & toddlers to meet up, play & chat over coffee & bacon butties. Details: [email protected]

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Leeds Trinity University in Horsforth is giving away places on another MEND Programme, offering more children and their families the chance to become fi tter, healthier and happier.Places on the programme, valued at up to £400, are available now completely free thanks to Big Lottery Funding.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…Do it!) is the largest national scheme for tackling childhood obesity and those who previously participated have achieved tremendous results. The programme aims to help children between the ages of seven and 13, who are over the healthy weight range for their age, to become healthier and

more active with the support of their families.

The programme, which takes place after school twice a week for 10 weeks, will be running between from 13th September – 1st December at Leeds Trinity. It includes sessions to get the whole family involved in helping children to change their eating and exercise habits, whilst also learning about nutrition to help sustain improvements in overall health, fi tness and wellbeing.

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Climbing Mont Blanc for UWFRA Adel resident, Amanda Seims recently ran the Mont Blanc Mountain Marathon in the French Alps. She fi nished in six hours 41 minutes, coming 43rd out of 269 women and 644th out of a total of 1717 fi nishers. About 110 people didn’t fi nish the race, which shows how tough it was! Amanda, a PhD student at Leeds Met, investigating human performance at high altitude, undertook the challenge in aid of Upper Wharfedale Fell and Rescue Association (UWFRA) which is run entirely by volunteers and receives no funding from central Government.

“With my outdoor interests often taking place in remote and wild places, mountain rescue volunteers could play a vital role should I or my friends ever need assistance in an emergency”, she told us.

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Last year we reported on Claire O’Hara’s success in Squirt Boat Kayaking (World, British and European Ladies Champion), now Claire’s done it again! She recently took Silver in the Ladies European Freestyle Kayaking Championships in Austria.

This is a fantastic achievement for Claire who beat competitors from all around Europe. She has been a member of the GB Freestyle Kayak Team for the last fi ve years, paddling in both Squirt Boat (kayak) and Freestyle Kayak.

Claire grew up in Meanwood and attended Cardinal Heenan High School, Notre Dame 6th Form College and Leeds Metropolitan University. She now works part time at Notre Dame as the Further Education Sports Coordinator and as a Freelance Instructor for Claire O’Hara Coaching. She has had tremendous support from the people of Meanwood – including the Meanwood Village Society and Meanwood WI, who have organised coffee mornings etc to help her continue competing. Notre Dame and Leeds Met have

also been very supportive.Sponsorship plays a vital role in helping her pursue her dream. She has the support of a number of companies and individuals (including VW West Yorkshire who have provided her with a van to travel to the various championships).

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YOGA – AN ANCIENT ART FOR TODAY’S HECTIC WORLDBy Claire Goodall, Yoga Teacher

Yoga is something that anyone can do, whatever your age or physical ability. It can provide you with the tools to manage your life and is increasingly recognised as a treatment for specifi c ailments (Yoga Therapy), and by sports people to prevent injury.

The most common form is Hatha Yoga. Classes can vary enormously, from low to high impact. Other types of yoga include Ashtanga – a fast paced class; Iyengar – attention to detail; Bikram – performed in a very hot room; and Sivananda – a more spiritual approach. All use the same basic poses originating from Hatha Yoga.

Asanas (postures) strengthen the body and increase its fl exibility. It is not always necessary to achieve the full pose and a good teacher will help you work with your body to become aware of its capabilities and limitations. Each Yoga lesson becomes a learning experience, time to explore and discover just what you can do.

Breathing techniques are as important as postures. You can use your breath to help you in physical

practice and for relaxation. As you learn to breath more effi ciently your body becomes healthier and so does your mind.

Relaxation gives your body and mind time to rest and repair, to heal and balance itself. It may take time to fi nd a class that is right for you. But regular Yoga practice will lead to subtle changes in your body and in your approach to life.

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A Busy Year for Leeds Akkies

Leeds Akkies RLFC is experiencing a busy year both on and off the pitch.

The Cookridge-based club has enjoyed its best recruitment drive ever, with all three adult teams performing well in their respective competitions, and attendance for their customary triple headers at Old Modernians regularly attracting crowds of around 200-300.

In addition, the club has sold out each of its social events so far this season, with several more events and an end-of-season tour still to come. On top of all that, the club plans to launch its fi rst ever junior section this year.

Nevertheless, the Akkies still welcomes new players, volunteers and members to its base at the Old Modernians Sports & Social Association, Cookridge Lane. For more information, visit www.leedsakkies.co.uk or contact [email protected] (07980625497)

Yarnbury Angling Club Queens Arms CupIn conditions that were far from perfect, with the River Trent at Collingham running very low, and a severe downstream wind, most of the anglers struggled. The exception was Paul Taylor who drew the noted Peg 1A and fi shed red maggot feeder to take a magnifi cent 45lb of mostly barbel, with a couple of nice bream mixed in. Paul now holds the club match record. Dave Atha in the peg below, had two barbel for 5lb 8oz to take second place, using similar methods. Martin Thorpe battled it out in Peg 25 and was rewarded with a single barbel of 2lb 9oz to take third spot, also on feeder and maggot. In the points yet again was Arthur Smith with 2lb 2oz of small chublet and a fl attie, in Peg 29.

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