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29 Heritage Open Day at Otley Courthouse TherewillbeguidedtoursoftheformerVictorianpolicestation,cellsandmagistrates’courtsthroughouttheday.

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12Going for Gold!Leeds has a fabulous team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes to cheer for at London 2012

18Ilkley Brewery Wins Business Accelerators AwardBrewery beats 3,000 other businesses to scoop the prize of a year’s business mentoring from Dragon Deborah Meaden

In This Issue

Dear Readers, Recently I’ve heard of people drawing up plans for arks and making lists of who and what they intend to take with them! But wait ‘til you see – September will be glorious!

We’re lucky that we have The Olympics and Paralympics to carry us through – especially as we have such a fantastic group of athletes from Leeds to cheer for. We talk to some of our medal hopefuls, a number of whom are already world champions in their fields.

It’s unfortunate that many local events have had to be postponed or cancelled because of the weather, but people are battling on regardless. The North York Moors National Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a variety of events, including a dance performance in a giant bubble. They may need to supply bubbles for the audience too!

Also in this issue, Ilkley Brewery wins a prestigious business award; there are great successes for Otley’s Walking and Cycling Festivals; and it’s time once again for the Leeds International Piano Competition. Its founder, Dame Fanny Waterman, tells us the entrants this year are ‘outstanding’.

Before you know it, children will be back at school – so, don’t forget to send us all your notices and news in time for the September edition. The deadline is 1st August for editorial and 8th August for advertising.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Carole, Jack and the team


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The fourth annual Burley-in-WharfedaleSummerFestivalwillrunfromSaturday18th–Saturday25thAugust.

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Volunteersare currentlyneeded for arangeofactivities,includingsocialisingwith the residents at the Rookery,helpingatevents,andvolunteeringatyouthclubs.Ifyouhaveaspecialskillthatwould save them theexpenseofhiringanexternalsupplier, thatwouldalsobemuchappreciated.

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When I was chairman of Metro, I started the processtowards Quality Bus Contracts. During consultation,over90%ofrespondentssupportedthisandlastmonthMetrocolleaguesunanimouslyvotedtostarttheprocess.Thismeansthat,whilstbuseswillcontinuetoberunbyprivateoperators,theywilldosotocriteriaspecifiedbyMetro. This includes fares, frequencies and routes, aswell as integrated ticketing, similar to London’sOysterCards.

IhavealsohadmeetingswithMetrotobringaRealTimedisplay to Otley Bus Station. Three options have beendrawnup,sohopefullywewillhaveonesoon.Otleybusstationisverybusyandcanbeconfusingattimes.Realtime displays will let passengers knowwhich stand towaitatandtheexpectedtimeofarrivaloftheirbus.

Pedestrian Crossing Provision

I have also called for a review of pedestrian crossingsin Otley. Since becoming councillor in 2004, I have,alongwithmycolleaguesCllrCampbellandCllrKirkland,managed to secure new crossings on Westgate (onenear Westgate School, the other near Waitrose), GayLaneandFarnleyLane(atPrinceHenry’s).IampushingforcrossingsonBurrasLaneandNewallCarrRoadtoo.

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Nora’s Interiors and Gifts of SouthHawksworth Street, Ilkley, recentlywon the Ilkley Carnival shop windowcompetition, and received a month’sfree PR from competition sponsors,ApproachPR.

The competition, which challengedstoreownerstodresstheirwindowsinthecarnival’s‘SummerofCelebration’theme,drewafantasticresponseandNora’s was chosen by the carnivalcommittee for the ‘most imaginativeandresourceful’windowdisplay.

“Iwasabsolutelydelightedtowin”,saidVictoria Newhouse, who establishedthebusinesswithhermum,Fiona,“notonlybecausethePRprizeisincrediblyvaluable to a business likemine, butalso tobe recognised for our supportof the carnival. I’m hoping the PRcampaignwillhelptoraiseawarenessofwhywe’reunique,bringmorepeopletodiscovertheshop,andboostordersonourwebsite.”


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OurpartoftheWharfeValleyiscryingout for a better alternative to the carso let’s see what some like-mindedpeople can do about it. We need tokeep the momentum going. If I amunable to obtain enough support,it is likely the station simply will nothappen.IamactivelyinvolvedwiththeHarrogateLineRailUserGroup,whichis very experiencedwhen it comes togetting their views across where thetravelingpublicisconcerned.

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GoldLet’s Support our local

Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

The Olympics are about to start and there are more reasons than ever to get excited about it. Not only is it right here in the UK – but we also have a fabulous team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes

from Leeds taking part.


Women’s Boxing finally an Olympic Sport For boxer Nicola Adams from Burmantofts it is a truly momentous opportunity as she will be one of the first women to box at the Olympic Games. Women’s boxing first appeared in the Olympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1904 but was banned in most countries for most of the 20th century. The ban was lifted in the UK in 1996. The first European Cup for Women was held in 1999 and the first World Championship in 2001 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Since then the sport’s popularity has soared. But It was not until 2009 that it was finally announced that it would be in-cluded in the 2012 Olympics.

“When I heard Women’s Boxing was in the 2012 Ol-ympics I was overwhelmed”, said Nicola. “I always wanted to be part of the Olympics. It is so exciting and such an amazing feeling.”

Nicola started boxing when she was 12 and had her first bout at 13! One of her prob-lems was finding other girls to fight. At 17 her talent was recognised and she was asked if she would be interested in taking part in national cham-pionships – she hasn’t looked back.

Fighting as a flyweight, she has been amazingly success-ful in the last couple of years and has a definite chance of a medal in London. “Normally I’m boxing abroad. What makes this even better is that

my family and friends will have the opportunity to see me box here at home.”

And what does the future hold? Whatever she does it will always involve boxing. “I cannot im-agine not boxing – I just love it with a passion.”

UK cyclists set to take medals Britain has been doing fantastically well in cycling for some time. Now Lizzie Armitstead from Ot-ley is joining the Olympic team. It seems just the other day that she was spotted by a cycling scout when she was at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. Shortly afterwards North Leeds Life featured a little piece about her search for sponsors to help her progress in her sport – well here she is! Today Lizzie is a world champion track and road racing

cyclist and a favourite for Women’s Road Race at London 2012

“I am delighted to have been officially selected for the Olympics for the women’s road race team” Lizzie told us. “I was really hoping for selection with the results I’ve been producing this year but I was surprised by my reaction after I was told – it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders and all the hard work had been worth it. I’m so excited and proud to be pulling on the Team GB jersey and can’t wait until 29th July!”

Cyclist David Stone is almost a veteran – this will be his third Paralympics! David, who suffers from cerebral palsy, describes cycling as a source of freedom and enjoyment. He has raced all over the world and has already won Gold at Paralym-pic and World Championship level, taking Gold in both Road Race and Time Trials in Beijing. After the Sydney Games in 2000, he took a few years out and went travelling, coming back to the sport with renewed focus and determination.

“When it comes down to it this is just another race that I’m going out there to win”, he said. “Recently, I went to Brands Hatch to look at the course for London. I had seen it before but not ridden around it. I was surprised at how rolling and technical it was. This type of course is suited to my riding style and I hope it will be an amazing event.”

I always wanted to be part of the

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Leeds Swimmers will make a splash! Leeds will have five divers at the Games - these are City of Leeds stars Rebecca Gallantree, Sarah Barrow, Jack Laugher, Hannah Starling and Alicia Blagg. Such is the success of the City of Leeds squad, based at the John Charles Centre, that the club accounts for five of the 12-strong Team GB Olympic squad. Harrogate’s Jack Laugher (17) broke his own British record on the way to winning the men’s 3m individual event to seal his place in London.

Hannah and Alicia are the first homegrown Leeds divers ever to compete at an Olympic Games and, together with Jack, are youngest members of the squad.

Like David Stone, swimmer Claire Cashmore will also be taking part in her third Paralympics. Claire, who has just graduated from Leeds University with a degree in Linguis-tics and Phonetics, has been swimming competitively for 11 years. She won Bronze in 2008. “This will be so very different to Beijing”, she told us. “It will be a home crowd cheering for us and that support means so much.”

Claire trains mainly at the John Charles Centre, which she describes as ‘a great facility’. In the run up to the Games she has had the opportunity to meet members of both the Dutch and Chinese teams, who have also been training there. She was keen to thank the City of Leeds Swimming Club, and everyone around Yorkshire for their support – including The Queen’s Hotel who were quick to step in and offer her accommodation when she had to leave her student house.

“Anyone thinking of aiming for the Olympics should go for it and just keep working hard”, she said. “It’s never easy. You just have to keep at it. But it’s worth it!”

UK leading the world in Triathlon Of course, we’ve been watching Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee eating up triathlon titles for some time now. Just recently Alistair returned to competition at Kitzbuhel, having been out of commission for months with an Achil-les injury. The brothers attacked the course with Alistair

Anyone thinking of aiming for the Olympics should go for it and just

keep working hard, It’s never easy. You just

have to keep at it. But it’s worth it!

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Claire Cashmore


coming in first with a time of 1:50:13 and Jonathan only 45 seconds behind him. Maybe they could try and cross the finish line together in London!

Seeing the two of them race is tremendously exciting. They have plenty of competition from around the world, but at the moment the UK is leading the world in the sport of triathlon with Alistair and Jonny for the men and Helen Jenkins for the women.

Breaking records even before the Games! There’s nothing like breaking records even before the Olympics begin – and Wheelchair Racer Hannah Cockroft did just that in June! Competing in the brand new stadium, and having missed her call and warm up due to an accident with the bus that was meant to get her there, Hannah went straight onto the course and broke a world record!

She tried swimming, discus and wheelchair basketball be-fore discovered wheelchair racing just four years ago (she’s 19 now) and she loves it. She seems to be bubbling over with equal measures of excitement.and terror!

“The stadium was empty when I broke that record. It’s go-ing to be so different when it’s full of people”, she told us. “The biggest crowd I’ve ever raced in front of before was 5,000 – this will be 80,000! These games are going to be massive. There’s lots of pressure but also loads of support.”

Hannah is a currently a Double World Champion. She re-cently returned from competing in Indianapolis where she won both her races. After the games she may finally get the time to take up her place on the Sports Development Course at Leeds Met.

Rowing to victory! The GB Rowing Teams are also strong contenders, with a number of rowers from Yorkshire. Debbie Flood, from Guiseley, will be rowing in the Women’s Quadruple Skulls. Having worked her way back from injury she joins her 2004 and 2008 crew-mate Frances Houghton in the equivalent women’s boat in which she won Olympic silver in 2004 and 2008.

Suddenly The Olympics and Paralympics are much more real. The journey of the Olympic Torch almost whipped people into a frenzy! It was fantastic to be able to recognise the contributions and achievements of so many people as they carried the torch around the country. Now it’s over to our athletes and WOW! We have some great local athletes to support, don’t we?

Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee, Photo: Delly Car ITU

Hannah Cockroft

LIFE & STYLE

North was born on 30 January 1842 at 7 Bywater Street, Hunslet, a narrow street of back-to-backs in an area of railway sidings, coal staithes, and huge foundries belching out smoke. His father, a coal dealer, died when he was 14 and his widowed mother took over a pub in Grape Street, where the family lived, among huddled terraces overshadowed by the vast Airedale Foundry (all swept away since in slum clearance).

Nearby in Hunslet Road was John Fowler’s Steam Plough Works, where, after an apprenticeship, North found a job as a millwright, a machine engineer. He married in 1866 and began a family. Then, around 1869, Fowlers offered him the chance to go to Chile, an important export market for their booming business. He seized the opportunity for a new life. He stayed there thirteen years, soon leaving Fowlers and working for himself. He finished up a millionaire, mainly from the processing of nitrates which were then in increasing demand as a fertilizer. His multiple schemes included supplying fresh water for the arid desert area of the nitrate fields, building railways for transport, and setting up a bank to provide financial backing. A bold opportunist and gambler, he profited from the war between Peru and Chile over possession of the nitrate region by buying up concessions at a knockdown price which subsequently made him a fortune.

North returned to Britain in 1882 to promote his business interests and with his brash persona, lavish

spending and gift for publicity set off a nitrate boom. People queued up to invest in the numerous companies he launched, following the dream of a quick profit. He was set on making his mark in high society, hobnobbing with royalty and the rich and famous. Known everywhere as ‘The Nitrate King’, he added ‘Colonel’ to his title by joining the local Volunteers. He bought a mansion at Avery Hill near London and spent huge sums extending and refurbishing it in spectacular style – his opulent lifestyle, fabulous parties and expensive sporting interests made him the media celebrity of his day.

But he never forgot his Leeds roots and family and was always ready to back worthy causes, making substantial donations to the Infirmary and the Yorkshire College. His most spectacular gift came about in 1889, when he heard by chance that Kirkstall

Abbey and its grounds were up for auction and were at risk of being bought by a group of Manchester businessmen as an amusement park. He promptly promised to buy the Abbey himself, with extra land, and hand it all over to the citizens of Leeds. The purchase cost him £10,000. In return he was honoured as the first Freeman of the city. When he arrived in Leeds for the ceremony he was mobbed and cheered. His huge popularity led him to stand as Tory candidate for West Leeds in 1895, a campaign he fought with supreme showmanship but not the slightest concern for political issues. He lost by only a few votes.

Colonel North returned to Chile in 1889, when British nitrate concessions were under threat from the nationalist president of the time. How far he was involved in exploiting the political tensions in Chile remains an open question. In any case he saw that the future for nitrates, particularly with the development of artificial fertilizers, was looking bleak. He quietly got rid of most of his nitrate interests and diversified his investments into a wide range of businesses at home and abroad.

Suspicions and accusations of financial misconduct were beginning to beset him when in 1896 he suddenly died of a heart attack at a business meeting in London, after a lunch of oysters and porter. His death made headlines across the world. Today he is mostly forgotten (though he is the subject of a recent book) but his gift of the Abbey and its grounds – where he told people he had fun as a child, playing ‘kiss-in-the-ring’! – is there for everyone to enjoy.

THEY LIVED IN LEEDS(Colonel) John Thomas North (1842-1896)

Millionaire Adventurer – Donor of Kirkstall Abbey

Ruthless opportunist, lovable rogue, heartless swindler, generous benefactor – just some of the views of John Thomas North, who made his fortune thousands of miles away in Chile, but never forgot his home town of Leeds.

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LIFE & STYLE

IlkleyBrewerywasrecentlyannouncedas the winner of the Local BusinessAccelerators (LBA) scheme at aceremonyinLondon.

Organised by the Newspaper Society(NS),theinitiativeisfrontedbynationalambassador and Dragons’ Den star,DeborahMeaden,andbackedbyPrimeMinister David Cameron, BusinessSecretaryVinceCable,andCBIDirectorGeneralJohnCridland.

“This excellent initiative shows howlocalpaperscansupportandenergisesome of the brilliant new Britishbusinessesintheirareaandreallyhelpthem flourish”, said David Cameron.“By fostering entrepreneurship andinnovation, these papers are not onlynurturing local talent, butalsoplayinga key part in encouraging economicgrowthfromalocallevelupwards”.

Over 3,000 local businesses werejudgedonaseriesofcriteriaincludingtheoriginalityofthebusinessidea,theirability to fend off competition, theirfinances and future prospects, theircommunication skills, their positiveimpactonthelocalcommunity,andthepotential benefit to the businesses oflocalnewspaperadvertising.

As winners, Ilkley Brewery will receivean ad campaign created by a topLondonadagency aswell as a year’sbusiness mentoring from DeborahMeaden. “We’re hugely excited to beworking with Deborah and gleaningas much knowledge and expertise aswe can”, said Chris Ives, one of the

brewery’sdirectors.

“The Local BusinessAcceleratorsschemehasbeenarealsuccessinlinkingupnewentrepreneurial talent withbusiness mentors from thelocal community”, said VinceCable: “Business mentoringis a vital part of starting andgrowingyourenterpriseastheadvice comes from someonewhohasbeenthereanddoneit before. Regionalmedia canplayanimportantroleinforginggreatbusinessrelationships.”

Also on the national judging panelheaded by Deborah Meaden were:Helen Loveless, Mail on Sundaybusiness editor; Stephen Welton,BusinessGrowthFundchiefexecutive;GrahamGoodkind,FrankPRfounder;AlYoung,StLuke’screativedirector;andLynne Anderson, NS communicationsandmarketingdirector.

NewspaperSocietypresidentGeraldineAllinson said: “LBA has clearlydemonstrated that local newspapershave the ability to deliver a powerfulboost to local businesses, encourageentrepreneurship, and energise theeconomy.”

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Leeds Mencap is set to hold a starstuddedeveningthatwillhavetheverybiggestrugbyleaguefansrackingtheirbrains when the charity hosts a quizshow based on the TV programme ALeagueofTheirOwn.TheeventissettotakeplaceonThursday2ndAugustattheIrishCentreonYorkRoad,andwillhelp to raise essential funding for thecharity,whichsupportsover250Leedsfamilieswithlearningdisabilitieseveryweek.

RadioAire’sRichWilliamswillhosttheshow,withLeedsRhinoplayersDannyMcGuireandJamieJones-BuchananasTeamCaptains.Theeveningpromisestobeariotofhilarity!

“I know the fantastic work LeedsMencap delivers and I’ve seen first-hand how families grow stronger and

more confident throughout their timewith the charity”, said Danny, who isalsoanAmbassadorforLeedsMencap.“I’m delighted to be part ofthiseventandwehavesomefantastic players gettinginvolved.”

Leeds Mencap delivers arange of projects, includingsocial groups, a residentialhome, an inclusive dancegroup, residential care,and Hawthorn, a projectwhich supports familieswith children under theageof threewitha learningdisability.Theseservicesarealife-linetolocalfamilies.

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Prime Minister David CameronrecentlyexpressedhisdelightatAungSan Suu Kyi becoming the HonoraryAmbassadorfortheLeedsInternationalPianoCompetition.Hesaid:

“The Leeds InternationalPiano Competition isoneofthegreatclassicalmusic competitions inthe world” he said. “It’sa tremendous advertfor Leeds and forBritainas a whole. Aung SanSuu Kyi’s appreciationof piano playing is wellknown. So it is fantasticthat the competitionhasmadethis tributetoDawAungSanSuuKyi.Anditisafittingwaytoendherbrilliant and historic visittoBritain.”

The competition’sChairman and ArtisticDirector Dame FannyWaterman said that thetop prize will be namedtheDawAungSanSuuKyiGoldMedalinrecognitionof Daw Aung San SuuKyi’s inspiration,courageand hope for humanityand her appreciationof piano playing. “In

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MERMAIDS, BUTTERFLIES, FAIRIES AND FIENDSNorthern Ballet starts its newseason with the UK première ofDavid Nixon’s Ondine, which willbe performed at West YorkshirePlayhouse from 8th to 15thSeptember.

It tells the story of a doomedromance between a beautifulmermaid and handsomenobleman, Brand. Despite beingraisedbyhumans,Ondine retainsthe mysticism of her kind. Whenshe falls deeply in love with amortal, she is transformed fromawater nymph into awoman. Intime Brand grows fearful of theotherworldly creature he hasmarried and finds himself drawnto a previous love, but he knowsthatshouldhebreaktheirbondawaterygravewillseekhimout.

TheproductionfeaturestheoriginalmusicofHansWernerHenze.Thestunning sets and costumes arecreatedbyJérômeKaplan.

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There’ll be a feast of heritage,architecture, exhibitions, guided walksandactivitiesonofferduringthisyear’sHeritage OpenDays - Thursday 6th toSunday9thSeptember.

Access is free and therewill bemanyknowledgeable volunteers on hand.Thewholeeventisco-ordinatedacrossthe city by Leeds Civic Trust. Thereare guided walks around historicGuiseley, Roundhay Park’s GeologyTrail, Lawnswood Cemetery, Universityof Leeds’ campus and three routes inHeadingley.

There will also be exhibitions to bringbackmemoriesattheWhiteHouseonOtleyChevin,inOtley’sMuseumand,anewparticipant thisyear, theMarks&SpencerArchive(M&S)attheUniversityof Leeds, which will have a Leedstheme.

Walk through the doors of the award-winningOtleyCourthouse–nowanarts

andcommunitycentre,themagnificentBrotherton Library, Roundhay School’s6th Form Mansion building and thefabulous Spenfield House on OtleyRoad, West Park. Another award-winningbuildingwithmanyfinefeaturesis Left Bank on CardiganRoad,whichwillalsohostaneveningofmusic.

Places of worship always provideinspiring and enlightening visits. Thisyear’s openers include the re-ordered

St Chad’s Church Headingley, StMargaret’sChurchHorsforth,theUnitedHebrew Congregation Synangogue inShadwell, Wrangthorn Parish ChurchHyde Park, Otley’s ancient ParishChurch of All Saints, and tiny StOswald’s in Collingham – all differentandallservingrefreshments!

To help keep those active childrenbusywhynot visit the JewishHeritageCentre for Children at 168 ShadwellLane, LS17? It’s fascinating for adultstoo! There’ll be lots to do at Otley’sCourthouse,andAllSaintsChurchwillhaveaheritagetrail,aswillM&S,wherethere’llalsobecraftactivities,similarlyatSpenfieldHouse.

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Amajornewprize–TheTerenceJudd-Hallé Award– has been added to theLeeds International PianoCompetition2012,which runs from29thAugust–16thSeptember.

The prize is in memory of a brilliantyoung pianist and past pupil ofDameFanny Waterman who was 3rd prize-winnerintheTchaikovskyInternationalPiano Competition in 1978 and whodiedtragicallyyoung,onthevergeofabrilliantmusicalcareer.MembersoftheHalléandtheirmusicdirector,SirMarkElder,willchooseoneofthesixLeedsfinaliststoreceivetheaward,whichwillconsist of a cash prize of £5,000, atleastthreepaidengagements,andthepossibility of a recording on the Hallélabel.

Morethan270entriesweresubmittedfor the 2012 Competition, fromwhich80pianistsfromover20countrieshavebeenselectedtocompeteinfrontofaninternationaljury.

“The applications this year have beenoutstanding, some of the finest talentthe Audition Panel has ever seen andheard”, said Dame Fanny Waterman,who, together with Marion Thorpe,founded the Competition in 1961.“Thiswill be a remarkable year aswewill celebrate Her Majesty’s DiamondJubilee, the Olympic Games and the50thanniversaryoftheworld’sgreatestInternational Piano Competition. Wehopetocontinuetohelpaspiringyoungpianists at the start of their careersand the prize winners will be offereda number of prestigious national andinternationalengagements.”

The Competition is held every threeyears and the two finals in LeedsTownHall are televised byBBC4 andbroadcastbyBBCRadio3.Sixfinalistswill performwith theHallé, conductedby SirMark Elder, at Leeds TownHallon Friday 14th and Saturday 15thSeptember. Dame Janet Baker, theCompetition’s Patron, will present theprizes.Thewinnerwill also receivean£18,000cashprizedonatedbytheLizandTerryBramallCharitableTrustanda range of prestigious engagementswith leading UK and internationalorchestras.

Over the last fifty years, The LeedsInternational Piano Competition hashelpedtolaunchthesuccessfulcareersofsomeoftheworld’sfinestandmosteminent pianists, including MurrayPerahia, Radu Lupu, Andras Schiff,MitsukoUchida,LarsVogt,LouisLortieandArturPizarro.

The semi-final and winners’ GalaRecitaltakesplaceintheGreatHallattheUniversityofLeeds.TicketsfortheCompetition are available from www.leedsconcertseason.com , 0113 2243801,orCityCentreBoxOfficeatTheCarriageworks,MillenniumSquare.

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Leeds College of Music recentlyannouncedtheappointmentofCharlieSiemasaVisitingProfessor.Charlie isoneoftheUK’sbrightestnewclassicalmusic stars. The multi-talented,versatileperformerhasappearedwithorchestras around the world includingtheRoyalPhilharmonic,LondonMozartPlayers, Israel Camerata and theBergenPhilharmonic.

HisversatilitywasfurtherdemonstratedbyauniquecollaborationwiththeRoyalBalletwhosedancersheaccompaniedon a tour to Cuba. The demand forCharlie’stalentsdramaticallyincreasedin2011whenheserenadedLadyGagaat her Fashion Icon Award party inNew York, introducing him to millionsof new fans. Charlie’s busy scheduleof appearances has included tours ofJapan,Scandinavia,andAmerica.

“I was thrilled to be approached byLeeds College of Music and eagerlyawait my visits to such a forwardthinking institution”, said Charlie. “Ilookforwardtobeingabletocontributeandtosharewithitsstudentsmyadviceand experiences, challenging them tonotonly improvetheirplayingbutalsotohelpthemunderstandanddealwiththeimmensepressureofperforming.”

Charlie was the global face of theprestigious Alfred Dunhill label withtheir ‘Voices’ campaign in 2011. Hehas continued to feature in some ofthe world’s top fashion and lifestylemagazines includingUSVogue, ItalianVogue, GQ and VMan, and has beenphotographed by Bruce Weber andMarioTestino.

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ClassicalFantasia,theannualopen-airconcertandstunningfireworksdisplayin the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey, willtakeplaceonSaturday1stSeptember,with gates opening at 6pm and themainperformancestartingat8pm.

Organised by Leeds City Council, thisis the17th year for thisuniqueevent.OnceagainitwillfeaturemusicbytheNorthernBalletSinfonia,accompaniedbyspectacularilluminationoftheabbeyruinsandelectrifyingfireworks.

“ClassicalFantasia isalwaysasuperbeventwithaveryuniquelookandfeelinthewonderfulgroundsofKirkstallAbbeyso we are looking forward to anothergreat evening’s entertainment”, saidCouncillorAdamOgilvie.

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This summer something quitebreathtaking will be popping up instunning locations across the NorthYork Moors National Park includingRievaulxTerrace,WykehamAbbeyandTheMoorsNationalParkCentre,Danby.

TerrariumisanewdanceperformancecreatedbyLeeds-basedchoreographerSimonBirchandisoneofthehighlightsoftheNationalPark’s60thanniversarycelebrations. It runs from 1st – 12thAugust with a mix of afternoon andeveningperformances.

The performance takes place in agiantbubble,fourandahalfmetresindiameter,enablingtheaudiencetoviewthedanceinrelationtothesurroundinglandscape.Performedbytwodancers,Terrariumisinspiredbythebeautyandwildness of themoors and coast and

the changes that take place with thepassingoftimeandseasons.

Composer Jon Hughes has createdan extraordinary musical soundtrack,played through an ambi-sonicsurround-sound system designed togive the listener an almost 3D soundexperience. Themusic is based on aseriesof recordingsmade in locationsaroundtheNationalPark.

“Our aim is to capture the audiencesimaginationbyplacinghighqualitylivedance performance in unusual andinspiring rural location”, said SimonBirch. “We are grateful to the NorthYorkMoorsNationalParkforprovidingus with this amazing opportunity toperform in the stunning locations andto be part of their 60th anniversarycelebrations.”

Tickets for Terrarium (Adults £10,Children (5 – 16) £5, Family ticketFamilyticket(2adults&2childrenage5-16) £25, available from YorkshireDanceon01132438765oronlineatwww.yorkshiredance.com

Performances:Wed 1 Aug, 7.30pm atWykeham Abbey, near Scarborough;Thurs 2 Aug, 7.30pm Moors NationalParkCentre,DanbynearWhitby; Fri 3Aug,3pm&7.30pmatSneatonCastle,Whitby; Sat 4 Aug, 3pm & 7.30pm atKirkleatham Hall, Redcar; Sun 5 Aug,7.30pmatMoorsNationalParkCentre;Wed8Aug,7.30pmatRievaulxTerrace,near Helmsley; Thurs 9 & Fri 10 Aug,7.30pmatMoorsNationalParkCentre;Sat11Aug,3pm&7.30pmatTheShowField, Kildale, near Stokesley; Sun 12Aug,7.30pmatRievaulxTerrace.

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This year has seen the furtherdevelopment of imaginative andexciting events and exhibitions, whichhave galvanised much local researchand participation. The launch ofthe Washburn Society, now with amembership base of over 230, hasstrengthened the engagement ofmany local residentsandvisitors,whoare helping carry things forward. The2012 programme has four themeswhich explore different aspects of theheritageoftheWashburnValley–this

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Sat 4 Aug – Sun 14 Oct: Exhibition‘How Green is our Valley?’ presentinga unique record of personal storieson how sustenance and sustainabilitywere tackled in the Washburn Valleyoverthelast60years.

Tues 7 Aug 10.30am: ‘Cooking withForaged Food’. Stephanie Moon,consultant chef, Rudding Park,demonstrates how to cook usingforaged food. Includes light lunch.£7.50/£9

Wed 8 Aug 7.30-9.30pm: ‘A MixedBunch’-FlowersoftheWashburnValley

and Beyond. An evening of poetryand prose from Courthouse Writersand James Nash, plus talk by Katieof Courtyard Planters.Music from theHeritageBoys.£7.50/£9.

Mon 13 Aug/ Thurs 23 Aug:‘Capturing Memories: an Introductionto Video Editing‘ with Ken Relf, Trinity& All Saints University College, usingWindows LiveMovieMaker. 6 –9pm.£25forbothsessions.Max10people.

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug:‘LocallyMade‘–a celebration of local products andcrafts.

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Otley Courthouse welcomes visitorson Heritage Open Day, Saturday 8thSeptember,10am–4pm.

TherewillbeguidedtoursoftheformerVictorian police station, cells andmagistrates’courtsthroughouttheday.Thebuildingdatesfromthemid1850sandfascinatingdetailsaboutlifeatthepolicestationandcasesfromthePettySessionsarerevealed!

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Round and About is an exhibition ofpaintingsandprintsbyJackieWaringatOtley Courthouse from Saturday 30thJuly–25thAugust.

Jackie had always been fascinatedwithgardenwildlifeand,whenafrienddiscovered an abandoned bird’s nestcomplete with speckled eggs in the

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The Burley Gardeners’ Association’s Annual Flower andProduce Showwill be held on Sunday 26th August at theQueen’sHall,MainStreet,BurleyinWharfedale.

Residents of Burley in Wharfedale and Burley Woodheadmayenter theFlower,Produce,Wine,Handicraft,FruitandVegetable Classes and anyone can enter the Open andJuniorClasses.EntriesshouldbebroughttotheQueen’sHallbetween10amand12noonontheday.

TheShowisopentothegeneralpublicfrom2.15–4.15pm.Entry is 50p for adults, 10p for under-16s, and free formembersoftheassociation.Aswellastheexhibits,visitorscanenjoyavarietyofdisplays,includinganartexhibitionbyBurleyArtGroup;afloralartdemonstrationbySheilaQuinof The Yorkshire Flower Club; a photographic exhibition byIanLamondPhotographyandHelenTaylorGardenDesign;plants and planters by Courtyard Planters of Otley; and aBurleyBridgeAssociationpresentation.

Sheila Quin will present the trophies and prizes at 4pm.In addition, the shop, small business or pub chosen asthe winner of this year’s Burley in Bloom competition willbe presented with the Dick Hargrave Shield. HomemadeafternoonteaswillbeservedthroughouttheShowanditwillconcludeat4.30pmwithanauctionofexhibits.

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ranging from four to 80 miles. It wasalso a superb social event, includingdisplays at Otley Museum, a show of

cycling art by The Courthouse and abarbeque.

“It was a pleasure to see so manypeopleofall agesouton their bikes”,said Mary Vickers, Otley Town Mayor.“They catered for everyone with theirimpressive range of rides. There wereevenopportunitiesforfamiliestocyclesafelytogether.”

GregMulhollandMPalsotookpartandcommented:“IwasdelightedtoattendOtley Cycling Festival, the turnoutwasfantastic and even the rain held off! Iam pleased that Otley Cycling Clubis now aiming to hold a festival everyyearas thisnotonlyhighlightswhatafantastic resource theclub isbutalsobringsthecommunitytogethertoenjoytheevent.”

“Ourclubisforanyone,ofanyage,whowants to ride a bicycle with others”,said Stephen Gallagher, Secretary,OtleyCycleClub.“Wehaveridestosuitevery leveloffitness, for thosenew tocyclingrightuptothemostexperiencedroad cyclists. Check us out at www.otleycycleclub.co.uk”

Marie Curie Cancer Care has onceagainorganised its seriesofWalkTenevents at beautiful locations aroundthecountrythissummer.The10kwalkand celebration at Bolton Abbey is onSaturday 18th August andwill help toraise much needed funds to providemorefreenursingcareforpeoplewithterminalillnesses.

Bolton Abbey is beautiful at any timeof year, but particularly when the sunissettingonasummer’sevening.Withexclusive after hours access, thewalkwill take you along the River Wharfe,through woodland and gorges, overscenic moorland paths and past theruinsof theoldPriory.Thewalkstartsat 6pm and afterwards there will belive music, picnics and fireworks tocelebrate the work of Marie CurieNurses. Registration is just £10 perperson (children free) and you areencouraged to raise as much aspossibletosupportthecharity.

“Walk Ten is a wonderfuloccasion, giving people thechance not only towalk 10kin stunning surroundings,but also to recognise thededication of Marie CurieNurses”, said Kate Gaynor,Events Manager for theNorth atMarie Curie CancerCare. “There’s a festivalatmosphere, making it areally fun evening to spendwith friends, family orcolleagues. Last year, WalkTen participants helpedto raise over £400,000,enabling our nurses toprovide20,000hoursoffreecare to people with terminalillnesses in their ownhomesandinMarieCurieHospices.”

Forfurtherinformationandtoregister,call08700340040orvisitwww.mariecurie.org.uk/

MARIE CURIE 10K AT BOLTON ABBEY

OTLEY’S FIRST CYCLING FESTIVAL A GREAT SUCCESS!

Town Mayor Mary Vickers and Greg Mulholland with young cyclists

Dragons Running Club has moved to anew home at Yeadon Cricket Club. Themovecomesaftera10yearlinktoalocalgym.

“Our clubwas createdby gymmemberswho shared an interest in runningoutdoorsandhasgrowntoamembershipinexcessof90”,saidJoanneWood,Chairof Dragons RC. “Our ties with the gymhadbecomeprohibitive,soitwastimetobecomeindependent,enablingustooffermembershipwithouttheobligationtopayexpensive gym fees as well. The CricketClub was keen to accommodate us andweweredelightedtojointhem.”

Yeadon Cricket Club, located behindtheSwanPubonYeadonHighStreet, isideallybased tooffermembersavarietyofruns,suchasaleisurelyjogaroundtheTarn,roadrunningthroughHorsforthandGuiseleyorchallengingoff-roadrunsoverTheBillingsandTheChevin.Thereisalsoampleparkingonsite,andmembersalso

benefitfroma10%discountatthebar,withtheoptiontosit outsideon longsummereveningswatchingcrickettohelpaidrecovery!

DragonsRunningClubpridesitself on being relaxed,friendly and sociable. Itwelcomes all abilities,shapes and sizes and hasseveralUKACoacheswithinits membership offeringguidance to everyonefrom complete beginnerto seasoned marathonrunners. They meet onTuesdays and Thursdaysat 7pm and Saturdays at9.30am.

For further details, or tobecome a member, visitwww.dragonsrunning.co.uk

DRAGONS RUNNERS ‘BOWLED OVER’ WITH NEW MOVE!

OtleyWalkingFestival2012wasahugesuccess and the biggest since it firststartedasaone-offMillenniumevent.

With 51 walks and events over thenine days there really was somethingforeveryone.Newthisyearweresometown-based evening events –Walkingin Man-made Land, The DeightonFamily, The After-Work Stress Buster,Otley in Bloom, Walking into the

Sunset,plus thereturnof thepopularDespicable Liars Evening Meander,SaunterwiththeStrollingMinstrel,andtheWayzgooseWeave.

AlongwithfavouriteslikeTheRedKiteWalk, In theFootstepsofTimbleMan,and Almscliffe Crag Circular, therewere opportunities to try new themedwalks - the Chevin Forest Rocks,Fossils and Landscapes Trail, Cakes

and Ale, the Lost Hamlets of BaildonMoor, Limestone and Lead Mines,the Coxwold Jaunt, Saltaire Circular.The new 38mile Six Dales Trail fromOtley toMiddlehamwas completed inthreestagesandincludedceremoniesto unveil the plaques that mark thestart andendof the Trail. Therewerewalks forall agesandabilities - shorttown-based walks, waterside walks,andstrenuousmoorlandhikes.Whilstall had interesting features, the mostunusual must surely have been theonewhere a treewas purchased andcarriedthewholesevenmilesbacktoOtley!

Thanks go to the great team of walkleaders who gave their time andexpertise voluntarily. Thanks also toourmainfinancialsponsors,OtleyTownCouncilandChevinTrekofOtley,andtoallthecompaniesandlocalbusinesseswhodonatedprizesforthesuperbraffle.Planningfornextyear’sWalkingFestivalstartsinOctober–anyoneinterestedinleadingawalk,puttingonanevent,orhelping with the organisation [email protected]

RuthBlackwell,Chair,OtleyWalkingFestival

ANOTHER GREAT OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL!

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Based on the award winning novel byDavid Storey, a former professionalLeeds rugby league player who alsowrotethefilmscript,ThisSportingLifefollows the trials and tribulations ofFrank,aWakefieldminerwhobecomesaplayerforthelocalrugbyleagueteam.

Thisscreening,sponsoredbytheRugbyFootball League Foundation, will beintroducedbysportshistorianProfessorTony Collins and sports writer andjournalist Anthony Clavane. The eventhasbeenprogrammedbytheFieldsofVisionconferenceonthearts insport,which is convened by Leeds RugbyArts in association with the InstituteforSport,PhysicalActivityandLeisure,LeedsMetropolitan University. [http://artsinsport.wordpress.com].

The film, which is also supported byHeadingleyLitFest,isshowingatHydePark Picture House on Tuesday 4thSeptemberat7.45pm,andtherewillbeapostfilmdiscussion.

Foradvanceticketscontact www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.ukor01132752045

THIS SPORTING LIFE AT HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE

CLASSIC SKA, ROOTS & REGGAE FROM MOJAHMojah play classic Ska and RootsReggae, performing inspired versionsof familiar tunes by Jimmy Cliff, Tootsand the Maytals, Bob Marley and theWailers, JackieMitoo el al, with somechoiceraritiesthrownin.Heldtogetherby a thrillingly tight rhythm sectionand featuring the Hammond organvirtuosityofBobBirch,thebanddeliverheavy skank and two-step friendlynumberswithaplomb.Othermembersof the band are Chris Campbell(guitar),BongoSpear(drums),andAlexDavis (bass). Mojah play regularly onalternate Wednesdays at Sela Bar onNorthStreet.

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To call yourselvesEncore! could be ahostage to fortune,but not when theduo in question areMaggi Stratford andDaniel Bowater. Theevening’s performanceconcludedtorapturousapplause and theencoregivenwasPiaf’s‘Non, je ne regretterien’. And indeed, theonly regret I felt wasthatIhadnotcaughtanEncore! performanceearlier.

Brel and Piaf werethe mainstays of theprogramme,whichalso

included songs by Georges Moustaki,Léo Ferré and Charles Trenet, as wellas the lovely ‘Au temp des cerises’.Maggi’svoiceeffortlesslyconveyedthepassion, intensity and integrity of thematerial.Hervoiceiswarm,beautifullypitchedandfullofvervewhenneeded,asitwasinBrel’s‘Amsterdam’.Shewasequally affecting in the quieter songssuchasBrel’s‘LesVieux’,ameditationonoldage.

Maggi was accompanied by theexceptional Daniel Bowater, whoplayedkeyboard,accordionandguitar,reactingwith great sensitivity to everynuance of the performance. Sung inFrench, the songs were put in theirhistoricalandbiographicalcontextsbyMaggi, who gave a short, informativeandchattyintroductiontoeachone.

Truetotheirname,Encore!areaduotoseeagainandagain.

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REVIEW: ENCORE!! AT HEART, HEADINGLEY, 28TH JUNE.

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William Friedkin, best known for TheFrenchConnectionandTheExcorsist,hasservedupagleefullynastysliceofsouthern-friedNeo-NoirwithKillerJoe,with a screenplay adapted by TracyLettsfromhisownstageplay.

InadustbowltownintheDeepSouth,Chrisfindshimselfinhotwater,owing

a considerable sum to local drugdealers.Followinganotherbustupwithhisalcoholicmother,hevisitshisdad,Ansel,andexplainsthathehaslearntofhismother’s$50,000lifeinsurancepolicy.This, intheeventofherdeath,would go to his younger sister, theLolita-likejailbaitDottie(playedbyBritingénue, Juno Temple)who liveswith

Anselandhistrailertrashwife,Sharla.

Inordertoachievetheirnefariousends,ChrisandAnselcallinthehelpofJoeCooper,aDallasdetectivewhorunsalucrative sideline as a contract killer.Joe requirespayment for his servicesinadvancebutasChrisandAnselareunabletopayuntilaftertheinsurancesettlement, he agrees to work onretainer and, in the first of the filmsmany unsettling plot developments,ChrisoffersupDottieascollateral.

Bringing to mind the small town setmodernnoir-ishcrimethrillersofJohnDahlsuchasRedRockWestandTheLastSeduction,KillerJoeisrepletewithallthetwistingbetrayals,backstabbingandquestionablemoralityofthegenreand is shot through with pitch blackhumour.Itisdarkstuffindeed.

While never seeming too stagey, thefilm’stheatreoriginsareevidencedingood use of a strong ensemble cast.Relative newcomer Juno Temple hasfunwiththearchetypalsouthernbelletemptress role and Thomas HadenChurchonceagainmakesaconvincinghalfwit. Emile Hirsch’s Chris couldalmost elicit a little sympathy were itnotforthetriflingmatterofpimpingouthisownsisterandtheever-watchableGinaGershonplaysSharlaasawhitetrashharridanstraightfromthesetofTheJerrySpringerShow.

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Much has been made of Matthew McConaughey’srevelatory turn as Joe. Obviously keen to put his rom-com leadingman frivolity behind him and be takenmoreseriously, McConaughey turns in a surprisingly controlledand focussed performance displaying a range and depthhithertounseen.HisJoeispossessedofthecourteousnessofthesoutherngentlemanbuttingedwiththeeverpresentthreatofviolence.

The film has something of a claustrophobic, humid feelandtheedgymoodissustainedthroughout,punctuatedbymomentsoftoe-curlingdiscomfort(ifyou’veeverwishedtoseeGinaGershonfellatingadeep-friedchickenleg,here’syour chance), and the inevitable brutality is handled withrestraintuntilthefinalactwhenallhellbreaksloose.


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MUSICLISTINGSStephen Malkmus & The Jicks Thurs2Aug,from8pm,BrudenellSocialClub,LS6.AsformerfrontmanwithPavement,StephenMalkmusmarriedmelodytoafuzzbox&gavebirthtoathousandimitators.£15.

Live Rock n Roll & Country Music 1stFrieverymonth,8pmatNewHeadingleyClub,56StMichael’sRd.LS6.£5.

Mick Ralph’s Blues Band Fri3AugatBingleyArtsCentre.

Scritti Politti Fri3AugatBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.ThebandthatstartedlifeasaSexPistols-inspiredpunkact&quicklymorphedintoamainstreamsynth-popduo.Tickets£13.50JumboRecords.

Jazz at HEARTFri3Aug,7.30pm.JamsessioninHEARTCafé

Nilbanter Sat4AugatTheSwan,Addingham.Fivepiececontemporaryrockbandwithwiderangeofmusicalinfluences.

Lemuria Sat4Aug,7.30pmTheCockpit,Leeds.Female-frontedpoppunkfromBuffalo,USA.

Agnostic Front + D.O.A. Sat4Aug,from4.30pmatBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.£12.Hardcorethrashpunklegendsstillgoingstrongafter17years&Vancouver’sD.O.A.–influentialpunkrockband.

Blueprint Tues 7AugatTheJunction,Bondgate,Otley.Greateveningofrock.

Bleak + Andrei Nosov Blues Experience Sat11Aug,9pmatCarpeDiem,Leeds.BluesbandrocktheNorth’slegendaryalt.bluesnight. Troubadors Sat11AugatTheSwan,Addingham.Passionate,uplifting&fromtheheart.InfluencesincludeGramParsons,SteveEarle,TheWaterboys.Sam

Martin Roberts Tues14AugatTheJunction,Bondgate,Otley.Singer/songwriter.

Gerry McNeice Band Tues21AugatTheJunction,Bondgate,Otley.Folk/Rock.

Damien Jurado + Megafaun Wed15Aug,8pmBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.£10.IntrospectiveAmericanfolkmusicianfromSeattlewithinfluencessuchasRandyNewman,NeilYoung&LouReed,followedbyaNorthCarolinatrioplayingloping,harmony-ladenfolk-rock.

From The Jam Fri17Aug,8pmBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.£20.FeaturesBruceFoxtonfromoriginalJamwhoalsoplayedbasswithStiffLittleFingers.HeisjoinedbyRussellHastings(vocals&guitar)&MarkBrzezicki(BigCountry)ondrums.

Five & Dimers Sat18AugatTheSwan,Addingham.GreatsessionplayerswithamixofOldTime,Bluegrass,&Country,withexceptionalharmonies. Dark Dark Dark Mon20Aug,8pmBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.Chamber-folksextetwhosesoundsetsNonaMarieInvie’shauntingvoiceagainstanarrayofacousticinstruments.

Inn Jeopardy Sat25AugatTheSwan,AddinghamTheBookofGenesisSun26Aug,from8pmatNewRoscoe,Leeds.TributebandcoveringboththePeterGabriel&PhilCollinsyears.

Listener Mon27Aug,from7.30pnBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.ExperimentalspokenwordbandfromAtlanta,Georgia.Theyhavedeveloped‘TalkMusic’,atermcoinedbybandmemberDanSmithtodescribehispoetry-&-musicstyle.

Sam Barrett Frontier Tues28AugatTheJunction,Bondgate,Otley. Deer TickWed29August,7.30pmatBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.AmericanindiefolkbandfromProvidence,RhodeIslandledbyguitaristandsinger-songwriterJohnMcCauley.£12advancefromJumboorCrash

Midlake Thurs30AugatBrudenellSocialClub,LS6.Tickets£20.50pfromJumbo.Abandwhosesoutherncharm&imaginationconstantlyshinethrough.

Leeds Bluegrass Club Thurs30Aug,from8.30pm.TheGroveInn,BackRow,Holbeck(offWaterLane)Leeds..Liveacoustic,Americanaroots/Bluegrass/Country.Residentbands+guests&pickingsessions.Musicianswelcome.£3ondoor.LotsofRealAles.Details:John2670761,Kevin2677040.

Roots: Tantz Fri31Aug,8pmatNewHeadingleyClub,56StMichael’sRd.LS6.MixofJewishKleizmermusic&hiphop,reggaeetc.£5ondoor.

Big Fat Kill Sat1SeptatTheSwan,Addingham.Partsinger/songwriter,partrock‘n’roll,partcontemporaryacoustic,fuelledbythesongsofJonPalmer

Justin Townes Earle Sat1Sept,7.30pmBrudenellSocialClub.£14.WithinspirationsasdiverseasTownesVanZandt,JimmyReed,KurtCobain,TheReplacements,RayCharles&ThePogues,JustinhasforgedhisownbrandofAmericanrootsmusic.


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A group of St. Mary’s High Schoolstudents from Years 9, 10 and 12attendedatwodayFootballLeadership

Training Course, run by West RidingCounty Football Association (WRCFA)recently.

They all passed the Junior FootballLeaders, Football Handling andMovement Skills, and Refereeingcourses, learning a range of skills toplan, leadandmanage juniorFootballplayers.Theywillallbeencouraged tobecomemembersoftheFA’s ‘FootballFutures’ scheme – a leadership andcoachingprogrammethatsupportsanddevelops young Football Leaders andcoaches.EachofthestudentswillusetheirnewskillstosupportjuniorfootballatSt.Mary’sorintheirlocalcommunity.

This was the first course to combinethreecoachingelementsinoneandhasbeenpraisedbytheWRCFAasamodelof goodpractice.St.Mary’swill extendthis course to additional pupils andintroduce a range of introductory andmoreadvancedcoachingqualificationsoverthenexttwelvemonths.

ST. MARY’S STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE JUNIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Otley Parish Cubs have been workinghardtoraiseenoughmoneytopurchaseanotherShelterBox,whichwillbringthetotal number of boxes bought by the

OtleyParishScoutGrouptothree!

The previous boxes were despatchedsoon after they were purchased, and

arecurrentlyinuseinKenya.

TheCubs,supportedbysomemembersof the other sections, organised abagpackat their localAsda, raisingasubstantial amount ofmoney, but notquite enough for a ShelterBox. So, ona very cold, wet and windy Saturdaymorning, theyheldahomemadecakestallinthemarketsquareandmanagedtoraisethebalance.

TheCubswouldliketothankeveryonewhosupportedthemintheirfundraising.Theywere very proud to present theirchequetoDavidHendersonwhocametotheScoutHuttoreceiveitonbehalfofShelterBox.

ShelterBox isan internationaldisasterrelief charity that delivers emergencyshelter, warmth and dignity to peoplemadehomeless.Formore informationvisitwww.ShelterBox.org

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YOUNGER LIFE

The event, co-hosted by CommonsSpeakerJohnBercowMPandtheAll-PartyGrouponScouting,providedanopportunity for MPs to meet scoutsfrom their constituency and to hearabout the activity of Scout troops intheirarea.

Greg chattedwith TaceMorgan, andScout leaderMarkPullen,amemberofWharfedaleExplorers. TacehopestocompletetheQueen’sScoutAward(thetopawardinScouting)soonandwilljoin18-25yearoldScoutsfromallovertheworldatthe14thWorldScoutMootinCanadanextyear.

Greg, who was made an HonoraryScout by the Otley Parish Scouts in2010, has long supported the ScoutAssociation nationally and scoutingin the constituency, including gettingParliamentary support behind anexpedition to the Himalayas whenWest Yorkshire Scouts took part in

ProjectNepalin2010.

MPs heard more about currentefforts to recruit more adults to themovement, to enable the 35,000young people currently on waitinglists to join the half million youngpeople already benefiting from theopportunitiesthemovementprovides.

“As an Honorary Scout, I wouldlike to add my voice to the call formore adult leaders and volunteersto come forward”, said Greg. “TheScouts are a fantastic organisation,preparing young people to servetheir communities while offering thechancetoparticipateinextraordinaryprojectsandexpeditions-formingtheleadersoftomorrow.”

Tace commented: “We were able toexplain the opportunities Scoutingprovidesforadventure,toexperiencenew activities and to travel, both in

Britain and abroad. I also had thechance to show how Scouting hasmoved forward and is no longer justforboys.

“ItwasanamazingexperiencetoseetheinsideofthePalaceofWestminsterand the Speakers Apartments andmade all the more memorable byhavingafternoon teaoverlooking theThamesanddiscussingScoutingwithmyMP!”

TACE GOES TO WESTMINSTER!Honorary Scout, Greg Mulholland MP, recently welcomed Tace Morgan, Young Leader with the 2nd Otley Beaver Colony, to Parliament, as they joined Scout troops from across the country for the annual Scout Association parliamentary reception.

Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) willbe themajor sponsorof theChildren’sFestival,acentralpartofIlkleyLiteratureFestival,whichisthelargesteventofits

kindinthenorthofEngland.

Leading children’s writers MichaelMorpurgo and Zizou Corder will head

theline-up,whichwillofferahugerangeof events for children aged three to12, including the Children’s Weekend,dedicatedtoactivitiesforyoungpeople,and the annual Children’s PoetryCompetition.

“Every year Ilkley Literature Festivaloffersahugerangeofexcitingeventsforchildrenandtheirfamilies”,saidRachelFeldberg, Director of Ilkley LiteratureFestival. “This year we are planningstory times,drama,writingandmakingworkshops, theatre performances,children’s poetry events and popular‘meet the author’ sessions, includinga family event with former Children’sLaureate and much loved author,MichaelMorpurgo.

“GSAL’s sponsorship will enable us toextend our outreach work in schoolsand community groups across WestYorkshire, and we look forward toinvolving their students and staff inFestivalactivities.”

GSAL TO SPONSOR CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL AT ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL

Rachel Feldberg and Cllr Mike Gibbons with GSAL pupils


NoticesCLIFFE HOUSE RAISES NEARLY £500 FOR LINEHAM FARM

Cliffe HouseDay Nursery based in Burley inWharfedale,celebrated their tenthanniversary recentlyandorganisedaspecialSummerFair.SeanthelambfromLinehamFarmvisitedthefairwithoneofthefarm’sanimalwardens–hewasagreathitwithallthechildren.

Cliffe House regularly supports Lineham Farm Children’sCentre and has already donated over £600 towards apotato project. Nearly £495 was raised at the 10th yearcelebrationsandachequewaspresentedtoClareBeard,EventCo-ordinatoratLinehamFarm.

LinehamFarmprovidesaweek longactive residential forchildren aged eight to eleven. The stay includes a variedprogramme of activities, which include animal care,environmentalstudies,mountainbiking,climbingandart.Eachyeartheyneedtoraisefundstocoveralltherunningcostsof the farm.Thisyear’s target is to raise£160,000throughdonations

Art & Craft WorkshopsMon13–Fri17Aug,10.30am–12.30pmatOtleyCourthouse.£5aday(£10fortheModRocMonsterssessions).Mon:PaperMakingandCollage;Tues:PaperSculptures;Wed:MosaicCrafts;Thurs&Fri:Mod Roc Monsters. Details: 01943 467466, [email protected].

Arts & Crafts Workshops 13 – 17 Aug, 10.30am –12.30pmatOtleyCourthouse.Ages5-12.£5perchildperworkshop

Artstars Saturday Art Club, 10am–12noonatOtleyCourthouse.Forchildrenaged5–12(under8swithanadultinthebuilding).£5persession.

Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Wouldyouliketomeetothers&enjoyacupofcoffee?CometoOtleyParishChurch,Wed1–2.45pm(termtime).Details:01943463815.

Chevin Wildlife WATCH Group Fun kids & parentsgroup run by volunteers in partnership with YorkshireWildlifeTrust&oneofthelongestrunningWATCHGroupinYorkshire. Activitiesevery1stSat&3rdSun.Details:JenniferWattson01132375320,[email protected]

Little Rascals meetWed 9.30 – 11.15am (term time)in Otley Parish Church. A group for pre-school children,parents & carers. Toys, drinks, crafts. Free. Details:01943463815

Otley Junior Orchestra (ages 8 – 12) Thurs 3.30 –4.30pm.Details:01943462826

Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Thurs4.45–5.30pm(ages3-6); 5.30 – 6.30pm (age 7+). Details: Karen 07947123293

Otley Youth Theatre (13–18)Mon6–7.45pm.Details:01943466256

Performance Drama School (Age4+)Wed5–9pm,Sat10am–12noon.Details:01943602265

Saturday Artstars 10am–12noonatOtleyCourthouse.Exciting Art activities for 5 - 12 year olds (under8withadult).£5persession.

Songwriting Workshop (ages12-18)Wed22Aug,2–4pmat Otley Courthouse. with experienced songwriters NickHallandMichellePlumlearningavarietyoftechniquestocraft&developsongs.Details:01943467466,[email protected]

Lucy Mawer, Cliffe House Day Nursery, Clare Beard Lineham Farm, Della Stocks, Cliffe House Day Nursery.


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IlkleyYogaClubMeetsThurs,7.30–9pminRiddingsHall,Christchurch,TheGrove,Ilkley.Afriendlyclubwherebothbeginners&thosewithexperiencecanenjoyHathayoga.Allwelcome.Details:Margaret01943431248

LastManStandsarelookingforadditionalteamstoentertheircricketleagues.Theycaterforallstandards.Details:Paul07795154444,[email protected]

LeedsAreaDisabledSwimmingClubMon7-8pmatHoltParkLeisureCentre.Areyoudisabledorrecoveringfromaconditionwhereswimming/exercisinginwatercouldhelp?Weprovideasafe,sociableprivatepoolsessionwhereyoucanworktoyourownabilitytogainstrength&confidence.Details:Roger2674716,Sarah2876250www.ladsc.co.uk

OtleyAthleticClubisyourlocalrunningclub.Itcatersforeveryone,sodon’tbeafraidtogoalongtooneoftheirtrainingsession–Tues&Thurs,7.15pmatOtleyCricketClub,CrossGreen.Reducedmembershipforfirstyear–£15ratherthan£25.Details:http://otleyac.org.uk/

OtleyBadmintonClubmeetatPrinceHenry’sMon7.30–9.30pm&Fri7–9pm.JuniorClubcoachingavailableSat9.30–11am.Newmemberswelcome.Details:SteveNorfolk07860242089,www.otleybadmintonclub.co.uk

OtleyWalkersTwiceweeklywalks,5–20miles.Weekendsaway&specialevents.Newmemberswelcome.Annualmembership£5.Gettheprogramme&trybeforejoining.Details:01943875995,[email protected]

Pudsey&DistrictRamblingClub:Walksof5-10milesSun&altThurs.Friendly,longestablishedclubwithmembersfromallaroundarea.Newmemberswelcome.Annualmembership£5(£1juniors).Trybeforeyoujoin.Details:[email protected]

SueRyderCupFri17Aug,12noon‘tillateatTheOaks(aunique12holePar3course),LeedsGolfCentre,WikeRidgeLane,ShadwellLS17.Stablefordcompetition-handicapsapply.TeamsdrawnbeginningAug.Funday&evening.Everyonewelcome.BBQatNineteenBar&Grill.Entry&BBQ£17.50adult/£12.50child.EntryformsfromSueRydershop,NorthsideRetailPark,StonegateRd.Meanwood.Details:2033376,[email protected]

WharfedaleWayzgooseTues8.30–10pm,WesleyHall,Walkergate,Otley.EnergeticMixedBorderMorris.Newdancers&musicianswelcome.Nopreviousexperiencenecessary.Details:[email protected],MalcolmHills01943462605/07918611614,[email protected]

YarnburyAnglingClubMatchesheld1stSunofmonth.Membersonly.Coachtransfersto&fromvenues.Membershipdetails:AdrianAddyon07956964713.

ARTS & CRAFTS

ChineseBrushPaintersSocietySat18&Sun19Aug,10am–4pmatPool-in-WharfedaleMemorialVillageHall,ArthingtonLane,Pool,EricNgwillrunweekendworkshopsonpaintinglandscapes.Attendoneorbothdays–eachwillbedifferent.Newmemberswelcome.Details:AnneAllan01422368482,[email protected]

IlkleyArtClubmeetsTues,7.30pmatTheClarkeFoleyCentre,CuncliffRd.Startingagain4Sept.Newmemberswelcome.Details:KeithIves07787831941

IlkleyFlowerClubThrivingflowerclubmeets2ndMonofmonth,7.30pmatClarkeFoleyCentre,CunliffeRdtoenjoyinspirationalflowerarrangingdemonstrationsbyexperts.Newmembers&guests(£5)welcome.Noneedtobook,justturnup.Details:Brenda01943601691

PoolArtGroupFri10am-12pm,PoolMethodistChurch.Support&encouragementfromfellowartistsatalllevels.Details:PatWalker01132037952.

YorkshireFlowerClubWed29Aug.2pmatAlmscliffeHall,HarrogateRd.HubyLS17.Workshop‘ModernDesigns,IncorporatingWool’.Details:01943877516by20Aug.

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

CoffeeMorningEverySat,OtleyMethodistChurchWesleyHall,10am–12noon.Homemadecakes,sconesetc&afriendlyatmosphere.AccessBoroughgate&Walkergate(disabledaccess).

CoffeeMorning1stSateverymonth,9.30–11.30amBurleyinWharfedaleUnitedReformedChurch,MainSt.Lotsofstalls,incl.homebaking,handcraftedcards,bric-a-brac,books&nearlynewclothes–allatbargainprices!

CountryMarketIlkleyFri24Aug,28Sept,10am–12noonatRiversideHotel,Ilkley.Homemade,homegrown&handcraftedproduce-rangeofbreads,biscuits,preserves,cakes&pastries,plusvarietyofcraftitems&cards.

CountryMarketOtleyFri3&17Aug,7&21Sept,9.30-11.30amatStJohnAmbulanceHall,GayLane.Homemade,homegrown&handcraftedproduce-rangeofbreads,biscuits,preserves,cakes&pastries,plusvarietyofcraftitems&cards.

GROUPS/CLUBS

AireboroughCameraClubMeetsWed,7:45pmatGuiseleyTheatre,TheGreen,Guiseley.Amixofmembers’photos&visitingphotographers,competitions&discussions.Newmemberswelcome.Details:www.aireboroughcameraclub.co.uk

AirYorkshireAviationSocietyInterestedinaviation,aircraftoldandnew,airports?WhynottryAirYorkshire-regularguestspeakers,monthlycolourmagazine,tripsandsocialevents.Details:DaveSenior01132821818,www.airyorkshire.org.uk/

AlwoodleyMotorClubEveryotherThurs8.30–9pmatTheWharfedaleInn,ArthingtonLane,PoolinWharfedale.Allwelcome.Details:01133910403www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

BenRhyddingBridgeClubmeetsMon,9.30amatBenRhyddingMethodistChurch.Newmembersalwayswelcome.Details:Molly01943466605

BurleyinWharfedale&DistrictProbusClubNewMembersNeeded!Retiredorsemi-retiredmenwelcome.FortnightlymeetingsinSalemUnitedReformedChurchhall.Variedprogrammeofspeakers,socialevents,quizzes&outings.Details:RodMcKenzie01943865561

ChevinDivisionTrefoilGuildmeets7.30pmon1stMonofthemonthinOtleyorGuiseley.Thegroupoffersavariedcalendarofevents,withopportunitiesfortravel,adventure&broadeningyourhorizons,&supportsGirlGuidingUK.Details:01943872892.

FriendsoftheEarthmeetmonthlyinIlkley.Theycampaignonglobalissuessuchasclimatechange,&localissueslikewaste&recycling&developingasustainablecommunity.Details:www.wharfedalefoe.org.uk

Ilkley&DistrictMotorClub1st&4thWedeverymonth,OtleyRugbyClub,CrossGreen,Otley,starting8pm.Everyonewelcome.Alsomeets2nd,3rd&5thWedatotherlocations.Details:www.ilkleymotorclub.org

COMMUNITYNOTICES FREE FOR charities, churches, social clubs & non-profit community groups

COMMUNITY NOTICES


GET A LIFE HERE!North Leeds Life magazines are available at dozens of locations including all these local outlets and many more:

AdelAdel Memorial ClubAdel Wood Stores Co-Op Post Office ASDA Holt ParkCranberries Deli Headingley Golf Club Holt Park Library Holt Park Leisure Centre Lawnswood Arms

BramhopeBritannia Hotel The Fox & Hounds Ramada HotelRobert Craven Memorial HallRugby Club

Burley-in-WharfedaleThe Generous PioneerPost OfficeThe Red LionThe Queen’s Head

CookridgeCookridge Hall Golf & Country Club Gusto RestaurantHawkin Pharmacy

HeadingleyArcadia PubCafe LentoCrossely’s NewsagentsDinsdales Art SuppliesHeadingley Library HEART Natural Food Store Oxfam Books

HorsforthHorsforth Library Morrisons NSM News, New Road SidePooky & Grumps

IlkleyAvantiBar T’atClarke Foley CentreThe Dalesway HotelGrove Book Shop

Ilkley LibraryIlkley Post OfficeIlkley Tourist OfficeIlkley VaultsRiverside HotelTerry’sVeggie Restaurant

MeanwoodAlfredEast of ArcadiaFobi’s Maria’s Cafe Meanwood Valley Farm Moor Allerton Library Parklands Post OfficeSainsbury’s, Moor Allerton

OtleyBondgate BakeryChevin CyclesChevin Health The Courthouse The JunctionKorks Wine BarOtley Library Otley Rugby Club Sainsbury’sStephen Smith’s

MenstonAmerican Golf ShopThe FoxHare & HoundsMenston Community Centre

Pool-in-WharfedaleDyneley ArmsHalf Moon Hunters InnPost Office

Weetwood/ West ParkCo-Op Butcher Hill Co-Op Spen LaneThe Hair Studio, Spar at BPWest Park Deli

For more information or to advertise:0113 274 8776www.northleedslife.co.uk

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Ilkley&DistrictU3A–aneducationalself-helpgroupofferingwiderangeofinterest&activitygroupsforretired.There’ssomethingforeveryonewhowouldliketokeeplearning&socialising.Day-timesessions.Drop-insessions10.30am1stMonofmonthatClarkeFoleyCentre,Ilkley.Details:01943465059,www.IlkleyU3A.org

IlkleyRotaryClubmeetsTues12.30pm(6.30pmonlastTuesofmonth)formeals&speakeratCraiglandsHotel.Globalnetworkoflocalandinternationalcommunityvolunteers.Detail:[email protected]

IlkleyWharfedaleRotaryClubSmallfriendlyclubwelcomesbothmale&femalemembers.MeetingsheldatCraiglandsHotel,Ilkley,Tues8pm.Details:GeorgesLepelley01943600712orwww.ilkleywharfedale.rotary1040.org

KaleidoscopeSocialClubforover50s&unattachedwithazestforlife.Monthlyprogrammeofevents.Notadatingagency.Details:2621455or2612619,www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.comKirklandsBridgeClubMenstonrubberbridgeclubmeetsatKirklandsaltTuesevenings.Details:DorrieWaugh01943872771/CarolCowell01132670426.

LeedsHospitalAlertSmallgroupofconcernedpeoplecampaigningforpreservationoftheNHS.UpcomingmeetingsTues21Aug,Tues18Sept&Tues16Oct–7.30pmatMuirCourt,StMichael’sRd.LS6.Details:BeatriceRogers2785495,[email protected]

LeedsOxfamGroupLivelygroupcampaigningonissuesofinteresttoanyoneconcernedaboutglobaljustice.Everyonewelcome.VisitourmarqueeatthesummerfestivalsacrossLeeds.Details:www.oxfamleeds.org.uk/,orFacebook.

Lookingfora41Club?IlkleyOlicana41ClubmeetsatCraiglandsHotel,Ilkley,7.30pmon3rdWedofeachmonth.OpentoallthosewhohavebeeninRoundTable.Details:[email protected]

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

NationalTrustSupporterGroup(Leeds)supportsNationalTrustproperties&placesinYorkshire&theNorthEast.Summerprogrammeofvisits,walks&holidaysunderway.Details:Pam2588178

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

OtleyinBloomAfriendlygroupofvolunteerswhoworktoimprovethegreenenvironmentofthetown.Newmemberswelcome.MeetingsatOtleyCourthouse,7pmfirstTuesofeverymonth.

OtleyChevinRotaryClubMeetsatChevinCountryParkHotel,YorkGate,Mon,7.30pm.Dinnerfollowedbyinterestingspeaker.Rotaryprovidesawiderangeofservices-local,national&international,plusagoodsocialprogramme.Details:TomLiptrot01132504039

OtleyHomeGrownGardenersClubThurs2Aug,7pmatOtleyCourthouse.Membersmeeting.Bringyourproblems&sparevegetablesorplants&sharethem.Non-memberswelcome.Nextmeeting:Thurs6Sept.SpeakerPhilDunnett,RibblesdaleNurseries,willaddress‘Herbsthroughtheyear’.

OtleyLionsClubmeets1st&3rdMon,8pminHorse&Farrier,BridgeSt.Bookshop5,MercuryRow,Tues,Fri&Sat,&OtleyMarketSunam.Newmembers&helperswelcome.Fullsocialprogramme.Details:[email protected],[email protected]

OtleyLittleTheatreLivetheatre&musicaleventsinOtley.Newmemberswelcome–acting,singing,dancing&anyonewhocanhelpwithtechnicalbackstage.Details:LeeWells01943464982,[email protected],www.otley.co.uk/littletheatre

OtleyPoetsmeet1stTuesofmonth,8pmatKorksWineBar,Bondgate,Otley,forpoems,drinks&occasionalguestpoets.Details:SandraBurnett01943465372,[email protected]

OtleyRotaryClubmeetsweeklyatWestbourneHouse,BradfordRoad,Otley,Thurs12.30–1.45pm.Opentoactiveorretiredprofessionalorbusinesspeople.Lunchfollowedbyguestspeaker.Details:[email protected]

Otley&WharfedaleMcMillanCancerSupportFundraisingGroupcoversNWLeeds&meetsmonthlytoplanevents.Lookingfornewmembers.Detailsortobookaspeaker:01132613758/01943467299

PoolBridgeClubmeetsMon,1.15–4.30pminthePoolMethodistsRooms,MainSt.Pool,(exclbankholidays).Newmemberswelcome.TurnintoManorGardens.Entranceviabluedooronleft.Details:[email protected]

RAOBMeetingsMasonLodge:Tues8–9.30pmatGroveHillClub,Otley.JubileeLodge:Thurs8–10pmatGuiseleyFactoryWorkersClub.Allmemberswelcome.Details:JACartwright01943466157SocialEventsClubMeals,pubnights,theatre/film/music,walks,badminton,bookgroup,weekendsaway,holidays&more.Mainlyover30s.Monthlynewmembers’nightinNorthLeeds.Details:08448111025,www.leedsivc.org.uk

WharfedaleSpeakersClubmeets1st&3rdWedofeachmonthatCrossGreenCommunityCentre,PoolRd,Otley.Newmemberswelcome.Speakersofallages&backgrounds.Comealong&improveyourspeakingskills.Details:TonyMorris01132583507

WharfedaleGardenersMeets7.30pm2ndTuesofmonthatOtleyMethodistChurch.NewseasonstartsTues11Septwith‘AneveningwithChristineWalkden’,Horticulturalist,BBCGardenersQuestionTimeandTheOneShow,talkingaboutclimbing&wallplants.Avariedprogrammefollows–newmemberswelcome.Details:AlanWilson01943463197

WharfedaleGermanCirclemeetsaround15thofmonthat8pm,Burley-in-Wharfedale.Eventsincludespeakers,films,debates,quizzes,music,parties&conversation(English&German).Details:01943464087,[email protected],www.germancircle.ilkley.org

MUSIC

BurleyinWharfedaleProbusMaleVoiceChoir,BurleyCatholicChurchHall,BradfordRd.Newrehearsaltimes:Mon2.15-4.15pm,notmorningsasbefore.

TheChippendaleSingersMixedvoicechoir,rehearsesWed,7.45–9.30pmMethodistChurch,Boroughgate,Otley.Madrigals,folksongs,spirituals&sacredworks,&songsfromshows.Vacanciesformalesingers(musicreadersessential).Details:[email protected]:JanWilkinson01943461318www.chippendalesingers.co.uk

Burley-in-WharfedaleFairfaxSingersPerformconcertsforcharities&goodcauses.Alsoweddings&corporateevents.Vacanciesfor3altos&atenor.Tobookchoir:01274597024.Details:01943877464,www.fairfaxsingers.org.uk/

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

GuiseleyBrassBandConcertSat22Sept,7.30pmatPoolMethodistHall,MainSt.Pool.Tickets£5onthedoor.

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

Leeds&BradfordBarbershopHarmonyClubMon,7.30pm,Rawdon&GuiseleyConservativeClub,LeedsRd,Rawdon.Malesingerswhocantakeonfourpartharmonymostwelcome.Details:01274583989.OtleyChamberOrchestrarehearsesfortnightlyonSundays,7-9pmatOtleyCourthouse.Newmembers(especiallyupperstrings)welcome.Details:01943875176,[email protected],www.otleycourthouse.org.uk

COMMUNITY NOTICES


OtleyLittleTheatreOrchestrarehearses1st&3rdWedofeachmonth,7.30pmatOtleyStJohnAmbulanceStationnearSainsbury’s.Theyplayarangeofmusicincludingmusicals,popular&classical&wouldwelcomemoremusicians.Details:NeilBriggs07900050346,[email protected]

OtleyUkuleleOrchestrameetsMonattheWoolpackMusic&ArtsStudio,14Bondgate,Otley.Under16s(£3)5–5.45pm,over16s(£4)6–7pm.Allabilitieswelcome.SomeUkulelesavailabletoborrow.Jointhemforinformalstrum&singalong!Details:[email protected].

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

SocietyofRecorderPlayers–meets2nd&4thSatpminBingley&Headingley.Differentconductorstakeeachmeeting.

Intermediateplayers,allrecorders.Newmemberswelcome.Details:Caroline01943467348

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

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

Yeadon&DistrictMaleVoiceChoirWouldwelcomenewmemberstotakethemthroughtotheir100thanniversaryin2013.RehearsalsThurs7.45pmatYeadonMethodistChurch(sideentrance),nexttoYeadonTownHall.Details:JohnAtkinson01132949095

SENIORS

BurleySummerFestivalTeaDanceThurs23Aug,2.30–4.30pmatQueen’sHall,Burley-in-Wharfedale.Payondoor.Details:Michael01943608871

IlkleySeniorCitizensClubmeetsTues,2pmintheClarkeFoleyCentre,Ilkley,forfellowship,entertainment&outings.JustturnuptojoinintheConcertHall.

IlkleySummerFestivalTeaDanceThurs30Aug,1.30–4pmatKingsHall,Ilkley.MusicprovidedbyMichaelRoewithsingerShirleyBritton.Payondoor.Details:Michael01943608871

Leeds&BradfordFriendshipGroupmeets1stWedofmonth,1.30pmatPudseyCivicHallLS285TA.Speakerorentertainmentat2pm.Friendship&activitiesforpeopleofretirementage.Daysout,dining,walks,computers,etc.Newmemberswelcome.Details:2585955.

MenstonRetiredMen’sForumMeetings1st&3rdWedofmonth,10amatKirklands.Newmemberswelcome.Details:KenChadwick01943874530,GeoffWinter01943877832.

OtleyOver60sClubatCrossgate(oppositeRose&Crown)openWedtoSat,9am–12noon,servingrefreshments.SequenceDancingonWed2–4pm;GentleExercisetoMusiconThurs,10.15–11.15am;SatBingo,1.45pm;bric-a-bracstallFri&Sat9am–12noon.

OtleyActionforOlderPeopleChairbasedexerciseclass1.45–2.45pmatOtleyMethodistChurch,or10–11amatBennettCourt.£3.Details:01943463965www.otleyactionforolderpeople.org.uk

Sequence&BallroomDancesSat28July&25Aug,8–11pmatHollygarthSocialClub.Adm£3.50.Details:Michael01943608871

SequenceTeaDanceOldPoolBankVillageHall,Fri2–4pm.Agreatwaytoexercise&socialise.Allwelcome.Details:01132842126.

SequenceTeaDancesmostThurs,1.45–3.45pmatWinterGardens,Ilkley.Adm£2.10.Details:Michael01943608871


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SPIRITUAL

BethelEvangelicalChurchOtley&IlkleymeetseverySun,10.30amatWhartonsPrimarySchool(offNewallCarrRoad),Otley&6pmatIlkleyPlayhouse,WestonRoad,Ilkley.Details:PastorMartinWoodier01943464631www.bethelotleyilkley.com

GuiseleyBaptistChurchisagrowingwelcomingcommunity.Amixtureofages,includingchildren&youngpeoplemeetatSundayservicesat9.30am&11.15am.Details:01943884233,www.guiseleybaptistchurch.co.uk

FourthWayPhilosophy&MeditationGroupIntroductorymeetings&readingsfrom‘InSearchoftheMiraculous’byP.D.Ouspensky.MeetingsinLeeds&Otley.Details:07814951231,[email protected]

FreeMeditationatIlkleyHappinessCentre,LeedsRd.Ilkley(aboveVeggieCafe).9.30–10.30amMon–Fri,or6.30–7.30pmMon–Thurs.Meditationsrangefromguidedvisualisation,toshamanicdrumming,Sufichanting&healingmeditations.Allwelcome.Details:01943601517,www.ilkleyhappinesscentre.co.uk

MenstonMethodistChurchSundayservice10.30am.‘Taste&See’alternativeformofworshiplastSunofmonth,8pminCornerstoneCafe.Variousactivities,inclWesleyGuild,WednesdayGroup,Women’sFellowship,walking&dramagroups&choir..Allwelcome.Details:01943871909.

OtleyMethodistChurchwelcomesnewcomers&visitorstotheirweeklyservices,Sun10.30am.HolyCommunion1stSunofmonth&9.30am3rdSun.FamilyService2ndSun.Refreshmentsaftereachmorningservice.Frishoppersservice10–10.30am.DisabledaccessonBoroughgate&Walkergate.

OtleyQuakersmeet1st&3rdSunofthemonth,10.45am–12noon.Details:01133188084,[email protected]/churches/

OtleySpiritualistChurchChurchservices:Tueshealing7.30pm;Wedhealing2.30pm;SatService7pm(clairvoyance);Sun

Service6.30pm(divine).38NewmarketStOtley.

Rise&[email protected],idealforallages.Informal,friendly,lightbreakfasteverySunday,9amatUnitedReformedChurch,MainStreet,Burley-in-Wharfedale.Details:Mirella01943465353

St.John’sParishChurch,MenstonSundayServices:HolyCommunion8am;ParishEucharist10amon1st,3rd&4thSun,10.30am2ndSun;Let’sWorship9.15am2ndSun(children&youngfamilies);Evensong4.30pm

SUPPORT

ArthritisCare(Otley&District)meetsatStJohnAmbulanceMeetingRoom,GayLane,1stWedofmonth,2–4pm.Peopleofallageswitharthritis,oraninterestinit,mostwelcome.Details:01943466428.

CourthouseInclusiveSupportGroupCoffeeFri11am–12.30pm,OtleyCourthouseCafe,forthoseexperiencingemotionaldistress–includingloss,lonelinessorsadness.Friendlyspacetomeet&chat.Details:GillRoughley01943462816orAllanLuxton07891272077

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

LeedsCoeliacGroup-LocalsupportforpeoplewithCoeliacdisease.Coffeemornings,foodevents,cookerydemonstrations&socialevents.Details:[email protected]

LeedsSamaritansConfidential,non-judgementalsupport24hoursadayforpeopleexperiencingfeelingsofdistressordespair.Theylistenwithanopenmind&incompleteconfidence,foraslongasyouneed.Details:2456789,08457909090

LymphomaAssociationSupportGroupFriendlygroupmeetslastMonofmonth,2pmatRobertOgdenMacmillanCancerInformationCentre,St.James’sHospital.AllwhohaveexperiencedLymphoma&their

familywelcome.Frequentguestspeakers.Details:Roy01765692132,Jane01132811226,Norman01132673388.

MemoryLaneCafé4thThursofmonth,1.30–3.30pm,OtleyRugbyClub.Asupportive&welcomingenvironmentforolderpeoplewithmemoryproblemsordementia.Enjoysomemusicalentertainment&passasociablecoupleofhours.Refreshments.Supportforcarers.Transportavailableforsmallfee.Details:OtleyActionforOlderPeople01943463965

OvereatersAnonymousMeetingsheldTues7pmatHEARTHeadingley;Weds6.30pmatRoundhayFriendsMeetingHouse;Sat10amatRawdonFriendsMeetingHouse.Allwelcome.Details:07981940603,www.oagb.org.uk

SingingfortheBrainNewsinginggroupforpeoplewithdementia&theircarersmeets2ndMonofmonth,1.30-3.30pmatOtleyCourthouse.Fun,friendly&relaxedgroupwithtrainedfacilitator.Details:RachelFeldberg01943462826,[email protected]

WharfedaleGeneralHospitalCardiacClub(affiliatedwithBritishHeartFoundation)isopentoformercardiacpatients&theirpartners.Opportunitytotakepartinexerciseclassesundersupervisionofqualifiedinstructors.MeetsMon,Wed&ThursatWharfedaleGeneralHospital.£3.Details:CliveWilkinson01132671721.

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

ThyroidMeetingWed26Sept,7pmatPoolVillageHall,ArthingtonLane,LS211LG.TalkfollowedbyQ&AwithDrRamziAjjan,SeniorLecturer&ConsultantinEndocrinologyatLeedsTeachingHospitalTrust.Details:Caroline01132886393

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

LeedsAstronomicalSocietymeets2ndWedofmonthwithaguestspeakerpresentation&regulartelescopenightsatQuakerFriendsMeetingHouse,WoodhouseLane,LS2.Visitorswelcome,firstvisitfree.Details:[email protected],www.leedsastronomy.org.uk

WOMEN’S GROUPS

AireboroughSoroptimistInternationalmeets1st&3rdWedofmonth,7.30pmatGuiseleyMethodistChurch,OxfordRoad,GuiseleyOrganisationforprofessionalwomenaddressingissuesofimportancetowomenworldwide.Ifyouwouldliketovolunteerinanatmosphereofsupport,friendship&fun,contactthem.Details:JanetLockwood07947695093.

AskwithwithWestonWomen’sInstitutemeets2ndThursofmonth,7.30pmatAskwithVillageHall.Veryfriendlygroupwithinterestingspeakerseachmonth.Come&findoutforyourself.Details:SueAppleyard01943839292.BabyRascalsAreyouanewMum?Wouldyouliketomeetothers&enjoyacupofcoffee?CometoOtleyParishChurchWed1–2.45pm(termtime)Details:01943463815.

BenRhyddingWomen’sInstituteMeets2ndThursofeachmonth,2pmatB.R.MethodistChurchHall.Allwelcome.

ButtercrossBellesAwomen’sNorthWestMorrisDanceteam.Newdancers(experiencenotnecessary)&musiciansalwayswelcome.MeetThurs,SepttoMay,8o’clock,StJoseph’sSchool,Otley.Details:[email protected]

IlkleySoroptimistInternationalMeet2nd&4thThurs,7.30pmattheClarkeFoleyCentre,CunliffeRdIlkley.Speakers,projects,networking&socialisingforprofessional&communitymindedwomen.Details:LorainePowell07966247152

InnerWheelClubofIlkleymeets3rdTuesofthemonth(exceptAug)attheBaptistChurch,KingsRd.Ilkley.Speakers,friendship&fun,withsomefundraisingforcharity.Details:01943602178

COMMUNITY NOTICES


LaLecheLeagueofWharfedalemeets1stFriofmonth,10amtonoon,lowerhall,Christchurch,TheGrove,Ilkley.Breastfeedinghelp&support.Details:Beckyon01535633788

OtleyTownswomen’sGuildpromotestheinterestsofwomen&raisesmoneyforcharities.Itmeets1stThursofeachmonth,7.30pmintheLectureRoom,OtleyMethodistChurch.Speakerspluswidevarietyofinterestgroups.Visitorswelcome.Details:S.Herbert01943468741

Otley&DistrictWomen’sForummeetsat9.45aminRoom2MethodistChurchHall,Walkergate,onalternateThurs.TalksinSept:6Sept-‘HearingDogs’;20Sept-HannekeDyewith‘BornaHiddenChild’.Details:BHutchinson01943462130

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