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Friday 17th June - £7 doorPATSY MATHESON & JASON FEDDYTwo of our best performers play solo and together.www.patsymatheson.co.uk/gigs.php www.jasonfeddy.com

Friday 24th June - £5 doorSWEET DIXIE DREAMSA conglomeration of top musicians in honour of THE DIXIE CHICKSwww.facebook.com/sweetdixiedreams Tickets available from: KORKS and from JUMBO RECORDS, LEEDSwww.jumborecords.co.uk/concert-gig-tickets.asp

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JUNE 2011

Dear Readers

We were excited to catch X-Factor finalist Trayc Cohen when she came to Leeds to meet the Community Choir who will be starring with her in the upcoming West Yorkshire Playhouse’s production of The Wiz. It was a beautiful sunny day – perfect for a nice summery cover photograph.

This month we find people gearing up for Otley Carnival. We hear about the St George’s Crypt appeal to help them restock their food stores, and projects that Leeds university student volunteers have been involved in. Plus, it’s time to get your bikes out for National Bike Week; there is more interesting theatre to take in – and don’t miss the International Festival of Jewish Music, Comedy and Drama, or Headingley’s second Music Festival.

Leeds Hospital Alert explains what might happen to the NHS if the proposed Government Health Bill goes through. In this Year of Radiotherapy, a new clinic is launched at St James’s to support patients after radiotherapy

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This magazine is published by North Leeds Life (UK) Limited, 265A Otley Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5LN. Established in 2005, we are an independent, family-owned and operated business, publishing three monthly magazines covering Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood & West Park, Horsforth, Cookridge, Adel, Bramhope, Menston, Otley, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Ilkley.

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Katherine is Crowned Queen of the FeastThe Pool Feast Committee recently held a family disco in Pool Village Hall. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Pool Feast Queen, Katherine Dawes. Prizes were also awarded to the winner of the Programme Cover Competition, Rebecca Ward, and Poster design winners Isobel Heap, Henry Wall, Robert Stoves Katherine Dawes, Charlotte Scott and Katie Warren. Crimple Valley Garden Centre in Pannal has agreed to sponsor this.

Don’t Miss Pool Feast!Pool Feast is on Sunday 26th June, 1 – 5pm at the Pool Recreation Ground, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale.

All Pool Village organisations have been invited to take part, display their activities and provide fun and fundraising activities for those attending. About 20 trade and craft stalls will be in Pool School Hall. If anyone else would like a pitch, please contact Mel on 07738 011988.

There will be a barbeque run by Pool Junior Football Club dads, and refreshments will be provided by the Red Kite Cafe, who will donate a percentage of their takings to the Pool Feast fund. Pool Sports and Social Club Bar will be open throughout the afternoon.

There will also be children’s races, and a highlight of the day will be a climbing wall, sponsored by Councillor Barry Anderson, and donkey rides sponsored by Pool Parish Council.

The Parish Council has also sponsored a display of falconry by EcoHawks from Harlow Carr. Their flying display will be accompanied by a static display with an opportunity to be photographed holding a magnificent Golden Eagle.

The Blue Barn, Pool Road, will be sponsoring a Dog Show, featuring novelty categories such as the Saddest Eyes, Waggiest Tail, Handsomest Dog, Prettiest Bitch and many more. Entries for the Show will be taken on the afternoon from 1pm.

All is set for a splendid afternoon in Pool in Wharfedale, come along and join in the fun!

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Crypt Needs to Replenish Food Stocks Can you help?St George’s Crypt, the centre for homeless and disadvantaged people on Great George Street, Leeds, is appealing to businesses, schools, churches and the public to help them restock their freezers and larders.

Every day, the Crypt cooks 100 meals for clients who visit its facilities in the heart of Leeds.

It provides breakfast and evening meals for approximately 30 people who are either being housed in the charity’s Overnight Centre, or are seeking accommodation. Additionally, about 75 three course lunches are cooked for visitors to their Drop in Centre.

These meals are mainly cooked and served by former homeless people who have themselves benefitted from the Crypt’s services. In addition, the Crypt meets requests for emergency food parcels from destitute people through referrals from a wide range of agencies.

In general, non-perishable tins of meat, curry, stewing steak, chopped tomatoes, beans, fruit, vegetables are very welcome along with jars of coffee. Additionally, fresh food especially bacon, sausages and eggs as well as other types of meat are very much needed.

The Crypt is grateful for the tremendous range of donations from an ever-widening number of generous supporters over many years. “Our service values so much donations of food”, said Crypt Fund Raising and PR Director Martin Patterson. “It means we can make real savings in core costs whilst not compromising on the quality of meals we provide for our clients. We are facing some challenging times both in relation to the increasing complexity of needs being presented by our service users, as well as a much tougher fundraising environment.”

St George’s Crypt in Leeds is a Christian charity which has been working to providing hope and support for the hundreds who access the charity’s services every week since it first opened its doors in 1930.

If you can help, please call the Crypt on 0113 245 9061.

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Mama Mia Helps to Raise Funds for Children’s AppealLeeds Children’s Hospital held two hugely successful Mamma Mia Film Nights for the children’s wards at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and raised over £1,200 for the Children’s Appeal. Staff and supporters turned out in force to attend the private screenings at Alea Casino, Clarence Dock.

Leeds Children’s Hospital is the second largest service for children in the country and the appeal aims to provide the latest toys, games, artwork and equipment. The money raised will go towards transforming treatment rooms and departments into special, child friendly areas.

“We want to divert the children’s attention while undergoing painful treatment by providing them with colourful and bright surroundings”, said Stephanie Burland, Fundraising Coordinator. “A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to everyone who supported the event.”

How can you support the appeal? Getting involved couldn’t be easier – hold a coffee morning, or book a place for a parachute jump on 26th June – there’s an activity to suit everyone. For more information call Stephanie Burland on 0113 392 5140 or visit www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk/LCH

A Fathers’ Day to Remember!St. Gemma’s Hospice is organising a Sponsored Skydive in Brigg, North Lincolnshire on Sunday 19th June to help you celebrate Fathers’ Day.

Jump out of a plane for your dad or, better still, get him to do the jump! Raise £395 sponsorship and you can jump for free. To join the legions of thrill-seekers who have taken on the challenge of a tandem skydive to raise money for St. Gemma’s, contact Hayley on 0113 218 5570 or [email protected]. Places are limited, so you are advised to book early. Full fundraising support is given by the St. Gemma’s fundraising team.

The hospice, based in Moortown, Leeds, provides specialist medical and nursing care for local people with life threatening illnesses, predominantly cancer, and support for their families. The care provided is free, so St Gemma’s relies on donations and local fundraising initiatives in the community.

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Leeds Trinity Proposes Fee of £8,000 for 2012Leeds Trinity University College proposes charging an annual tuition fee of £8,000 for UK and EU undergraduate degree courses from academic year 2012/13. The fee for foundation degrees is £4,250.

The decision was taken by the Board of Governors after careful consideration of the new funding arrangements put in place by the government. Funding lost by the removal of the teaching grant needs to be replaced. Investment in teaching and facilities is also vital so that future students benefit from a first-class experience.

The College also recruits students from under-represented groups. In setting the fee at £8,000 and providing a generous package of financial support for those most in need, they hope to ensure that students with potential can benefit from higher education regardless of their circumstances. Over 30% of the additional fee income will be invested in financial support, access and retention measures.

Tickets Now Available for Annual Leeds Mencap BallThe Annual Leeds Mencap Ball will take place on Saturday 15th October in the Premier Suite at Headingley Carnegie Stadium and tickets are on sale now!

Leeds Mencap supports children and adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers. This is a fantastic way to show your support for this great local cause. Proceeds from the event will go towards ensuring that Leeds Mencap is on hand to help when families need someone to turn to. Just £15 could give one family an hour of vital support to help them cope with the daily pressure of having a child with a learning disability. The services they offer are a lifeline to so many people across Leeds.

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CLIC Sargent relies almost entirely on voluntary donations and is looking for a fundraising group in Leeds to help them raise awareness and valuable funds.

Every day 10 families are told that their child has cancer. Diagnosis often comes as a shock. Treatment usually starts straightaway and can last up to three years. As the children’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is there with clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way. It has a social care team in the Leeds General Infirmary and also provides care grants and free holidays to families across the region.

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LDASF Seeks New SupportersLeeds District Aid in Sickness Fund (LDASF) is looking for new supporters. Founded in 1958, it is used solely for the benefit of the sick of the City of Leeds. The Fund’s assets are invested and provide approximately £2,500 annually for distribution. Applications, usually made by a social worker or someone of official standing on behalf of a sick person, are considered at the trustees’ quarterly meetings. Grants are made for specific purposes – e.g. for furnishings, white goods, clothing, medical or other aids, or to defray the cost of recuperative holidays – and are not for the payment of debts, rates or taxes etc.

The Fund needs more money to support the applications it receives. The trustees carefully consider all requests, however it is difficult and distressing when a deserving case has to be turned down. Given the current economic situation and reductions in benefit payments, the Fund is likely to receive even more applications.

If you could consider making a donation or legacy to this vital fund, you would help to increase the charity’s assets and enable it to assist more sick and needy people in Leeds.

For more information, please contact the secretary, Mrs V J Kaye, 39 Kirkgate, Knaresborough HG5 8BZ. Email: [email protected]

Otley Victorian Fayre Awards First GrantsOtley Victorian Fayre recently awarded grants to two local organisations. Otley Social Club will put their £200 towards their children’s Christmas party, and Otley Museum award will go towards general administration costs.

The Fayre is still asking for local, Otley-based organisations, to come forward and apply for funding. Please write to their secretary, Alison Friebe, 20 The Oval, Otley LS21 2ED with a short outline of how the funds would be used should you be chosen.

THE FAYRE IS STILL ASKING FOR LOCAL, OTLEY-BASED ORGANISATIONS, TO COME FORWARD AND APPLY FOR FUNDING

Planning is already underway for the 26th Victorian Fayre and, as usual, they could do with more help! The Fayre has grown to be probably the largest free event in the town and is organised by just nine volunteers. It brings much needed business into the town as well as raising money for good causes. The Committee is desperate for new members to join them and help them ensure that this superb event continues for many years to come. For more information, visit their website at www.victorianfayre.co.uk.

Everyone’s Gearing Up for the Big Day! Otley Carnival 2011 Otley Carnival (Saturday 18th June) is nearly here but numerous people, including children, have been preparing for the big day for weeks. Every year the success of the day depends on the support of people from Otley and the surrounding communities, who support the event by:

Entering a float, vehicle or walking tableau in the parade.

Most local schools entered last year, as did many local charities, youth and community groups and local businesses. This year, some 13 floats/tableaux have already entered, together with 10 bands and several vehicles, but organizers would like to see more! Contact Diana Allen on 01943 462498 for details and entry forms.

Providing a stall, sideshow or attraction at the Bridge End Showground Field.

The parade, followed by masses of spectators, ends up in this field where the many attractions make for a wonderful afternoon. Many organisations set up stalls or activities to raise funds for their cause or business. Details and entry forms are available from June Galling on 01943 467549.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance, one of the beneficiaries from this year’s carnival, will be on hand with one of their air ambulances. Their helicopter should arrive early afternoon, landing in the field next to the showground, and the crew – the pilot, two paramedics and support staff, will be available to answer questions.

The second beneficiary from this year’s carnival is the Otley Science Festival.

The Carnival programme (£1) is available from numerous outlets in the town including the library and Tourist Office, and raffle tickets are available from committee members or representatives of the beneficiaries

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St George’s Day Bay Horse Feté, Big SuccessGreg Mulholland MP celebrated St George’s Day at a fete in aid of St George’s Crypt and Kids Matter, the Otley Town Mayor’s Charity, at the Bay Horse, Otley.

“The first St George’s Day Bay Horse Feté was a big success” said Greg. “Well done to Rachel and the team. It was great to see so many people celebrating England’s national day and enjoying the live music, food and entertainment whilst raising money for two good causes.”


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OUR NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE: UP FOR SALE!You go to see your GP with severe pain in your hip and are told that you need a hip replacement. But the local group of GP practices, which is now in charge of NHS funds, has run out of money and you will have to wait. What would you think?

What would you think if Wharfedale Hospital was put up for sale to commercial bidders, and a company like Virgin had been given the contract to run it, because they offered the cheapest deal? Or, if your GP practice has had to sign up with a large multinational company which will turn any savings made on patient care into profits?

What would you think about private companies making profits out of your ill-health, profits paid for by you, the taxpayer?

All these scenarios could be part of everyday life if the government’s proposed health bill goes through Parliament.

At present, the NHS provides the best outcomes and most cost-effective care of any health service in the world, except that of New Zealand. However, all that could now be under threat.

There are four main things which you as a NHS patient should be concerned about.

The first is the NHS descending into chaos as its current organisation is ripped up at unprecedented speed. The NHS has been reorganised fifteen times in the last thirty years, to no great benefit. Do we want another upheaval? The changes are to be introduced with no prior testing to see if they work.

At the same time, the NHS is being told to save £20 billion. The NHS Confederation has described the changes as ‘extraordinarily risky’.

The second threat is a massive growth in bureaucracy, again paid for by taxpayers. GPs will be organised into groups which will negotiate contracts with hospitals and private companies (many probably based in the USA). There will need to be a huge number of staff to negotiate and monitor these contracts on all sides. The extra cost to the NHS will be £3 billion, money that should rather be spent on patient care.

Third, the doctor-patient relationship may change as GPs weigh up patients’ needs against financial pressures. They will have to be managers and purchasers of service as well as looking after patients.

Finally, and most importantly, the NHS will turn into a marketplace where hospitals, nursing services and GP practices could all be up for sale. Sales will take place under European Union competition rules, which means that local people will have no say or control over them. Contracts will be handed out solely on the basis of price. Private providers of healthcare in the NHS already have a poor track record. Private treatment centres have proved 12% more expensive than ordinary NHS facilities, and private companies running surgeries have proved unable to do it effectively and have had to hand surgeries back.

If you are concerned about the government’s changes to our NHS, write to your MP now. The government has promised to listen to people’s concerns about their proposals and now is the time to tell them what you think.

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Jewel of India to Represent Leeds North West in Tiffin CupGreg Mulholland MP has nominated the Jewel of India in Otley, as the restaurant to represent Leeds North West in the Annual Tiffin Cup, to find Britain’s best South Asian Restaurant.

Following last year’s successful competition, MPs have been asked to nominate a restaurant in their constituency to compete for The Tiffin Cup, awarded every year by the Tiffin Club at Westminster. Having finished as runners up in last year’s competition, the Jewel of India is hoping once again to be named the best South Asian Restaurant in Britain.

The aim is to applaud the quality and diversity of South Asian food in Britain as well as raise a significant amount of money for charity. This year the competition is in aid of ‘World Vision’.

“It’s a fantastic competition”, said Greg. “It’s great for the restaurants that reach the final, to get the opportunity to come down to the Houses of Parliament to showcase their food to MPs, celebrities and guests. The guys at the Jewel of India were so close last year, I hope that they can go one step better this year and win the Cup!”

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A glorious April has seen the arrival on time of a steady flow of summer visitors. Many fresh voices are added to the dawn chorus of songbirds. Among these are two small warblers.

The whitethroat is slim and brownish with a long tail, a white throat and a head either grey (male) or brown (female). Bushy areas, field hedgerows and woodland edges are the preferred habitat. Its short cheerful scratchy song is often delivered from the top of a bush or in flight.

By contrast, the garden warbler is shy and often overlooked, regularly skulking in bushes. Uniformly grey-buff, it has no contrasting features. Despite its name, it rarely visits gardens, preferring areas of dense undergrowth and woodland glades. It is most remarkable for its fast, melodious and warbling song. Garden warblers are more often heard than seen.

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This is one of the nicest times of the year, but the chore of keeping weeds down must go on! After hoeing, pick up the remnants and mulch with home grown compost.

Fill in small gaps in borders with growing perennials and start sowing biennials like wallflowers, Sweet William etc. If you’re short of room, sow in pots and pot on as they grow, before planting out in the autumn when they will be sturdy plants. Grow enough to put in large pots and place them around the garden for added colour.

It’s not too late to plant bean seeds, beetroot and courgettes. Don’t pull a whole lettuce unless there is a family – take only the outer leaves, this saves room and they will go on growing. Keep a check on soft fruit, especially strawberries. Placing some pieces of old carpet round the plants keeps the slugs off.

Camelias, like hydrangeas, will benefit from some selective pruning – not the whole shrub at once or you will lose the following year’s flowers. Cut out straggly shoots and reduce thin new shoots to just above old wood. Camelias can be renovated by hard pruning in early spring, cutting large branches to about two feet above the ground. To reduce stress, do this over a period of about three years, cutting back a third each year. It will be summer before there is new growth and you will not lose as many flowers.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PLANT BEAN SEEDS, BEETROOT AND COURGETTES

Despite their name, African and French marigolds are neither – they were brought to Spain from Mexico by the conquisterdors. Neither has a pleasant smell – maybe this is why aphids and whitefly stay clear. Plant some near roses and lupins, which are prone to aphids, along with some garlic and you should see a reduction in these pests and better quality blooms.

Try and include your children in what you are doing even if you’re only weeding. If they have a patch of their own, they will happily attend to that.

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Catch of the Month – Livebait Hits the Spot!Livebait is one of the very few dedicated fish restaurants in Leeds. As a non meat eater I can get pretty excited about fish restaurants – unfortunately, too often they disappoint...not so with Livebait!

Jack and I wandered in recently. It was the week after the extended two week holiday that everyone decided to take around the spate of bank holidays. At 7.30pm there were just two lonely diners speaking in hushed tones in a corner. We almost turned around, but then two bright, friendly faces appeared and guided us to a table, cast menus into our hands, introduced us to the specials board and skipped off to bring us some drinks.

It was as if someone had turned on the light and we were surrounded by a warm glow. Slowly other people drifted in to fill the tables around us. Waitresses Hailey and Amanda flitted expertly from table to table taking orders.

We decided to mix and match between the specials and the á la carte menu. Jack chose the Salad of Paprika Tiger Prawns with sautéed potatoes and mixed leaves (£6.95). I was close to copying him until I spied the Seared King Scallops with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar (£10.50).

They were melt-in-the-mouth fabulous! Jacks prawn salad was pretty good too – oh yes, eat with me and you must be prepared to share!

This taste sensation was quickly followed by another – Pan Fried Monkfish and Mussels on a bed of tomatoes and saffron potatoes with garlic and coriander (£18.95), delicious, and medium-rare Indian Ocean Tuna (£16.50) with sour cream mash and saffron oil with a little dollop of wasabi on the side. Talk about spicing up a dish! If you’re not prepared for wasabi, watch out! This ‘Japanese horseradish’ is like extra hot mustard and can blow your head off! However, treated with respect and used judiciously, it really enhanced the enjoyment of this dish. We both also opted for a side dish of rocket and parmesan salad with balsamic dressing (£3.75).

For a fleeting second we thought we might pass on dessert, but am I glad we didn’t! Hailey mentioned that the Sticky Toffee Pudding (£5.75) was to-die-for...she wasn’t wrong. The sponge was incredibly light – it made every other STP I ever had seem clunky. And, the Tangy Lemon Tart really was tangy – often chefs are too timid in their use of lemon, it needs to be intense and this was.

Feeling very satisfied we sat back sipping on Cappuccinos and smiling benignly at everyone – it had been a good evening.

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It’s likely that Mark Frankland’s teachers would not have predicted that in his early 30s he would be running successful garage in North Leeds with hundreds of regular clients. His academic results were not great.

THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR!

Thank goodness he was bitten by the entrepreneur bug. Early in his school career he was already acquiring sweets in bulk and selling them on to classmates. He always knew he would work for himself and his passion for cars showed him the direction he would take. After spending time pumping gas and changing oil as a teenager, he went on to serve an apprenticeship at an independent workshop in Leeds.

At 21, armed with the skill set he needed, he bought a van and set up as a mobile mechanic. Word spread fast, but experiences like changing wheel bearings in snow or acting as a conduit for a downpour as he lay in a gutter working on a car propped up on a kerb, soon had him thinking of premises!

MOTOR MARQUE IS BORN

After three locations around Chapel Allerton, he set his sights on his current location just off the Ring Road at West Park. Today, Motor Marque has 12 bays and a team of 16 staff. It is just 13 years since Mark started out and he hasn’t looked back for a moment. He has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds refurbishing and equipping the business with all the technology necessary to service today’s cars.

“Believe it or not, every car now has several computers on board, all of which have to communicate with each other – from the main operating system to controlling emissions, air conditioning and safety”, said Mark. “The main computer actually does more operations in a minute than that used for the moon landing! Cars are more complex than ever before and technicians need a whole different skill set to years ago.”

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One of Mark’s bug-bears is the fact that manufacturers like to give the impression that all servicing needs to be carried out by the dealership that sold you the car and they try to make it as difficult as possible for independent garages.

“Independent garages often give a far better service”, he told us. “Manufacturers keep us on our toes with frequent changes and we have to update our systems with the latest manufacturers’ software on a regular basis – sometimes as often as monthly. But that’s the cost of doing business in a highly competitive industry. There is no obligation to take your car to the main agent, and using an independent garage does not affect the car’s warranty in any way.”

SHOULDN’T GARAGES BE REGULATED?

We also found out that Mark is a great believer in regulation. When you think about it, it is amazing. Cars are among the most expensive things you are likely to buy in your life, yet people are often willing to leave them with garages which are not only not equipped for the job, but may not even have a correctly qualified mechanic on staff! It is always advisable to find out about the garage you intend to use beforehand and ask some pertinent questions.

“We are very customer focused”, continued Mark. “The majority of people do not know a lot about their cars and they put a huge amount of trust in us when they leave their cars with us. I firmly believe there should be regulation to ensure that people get the kind of service they are paying for, and that it is carried out by trained mechanics. It is a safety issue as much as anything else. We also believe that charges should be more transparent, so customers know precisely what has been done and how much it has cost.”

A LITTLE BIT OF KNOWLEDGE.......

Mark’s passion for cars feeds his enthusiasm for openness and transparency and for arming oneself with a little knowledge. He runs Motor Smart courses for women in the belief that knowing the basic workings of a car, and how to handle simple things like changing oil, tyres etc. will help to save money and avoid being ripped off – Amen to that!

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An Explosion of Jewish Music, Comedy and Drama!

Make sure you’re part of the action from 26th – 30th June, when the International Jewish Performing Arts Festival comes to town!

An explosion of Jewish music, comedy and drama will hit the stages of The Wardrobe, the Northern Ballet and the Leeds College of Music for five electrifying summer evenings. With top comedians, a spectrum of music genres – ranging from classical to funk and R&B – and first-rate drama, the festival’s Edinburgh Fringe style programme boasts something for everyone.

The Wardrobe start the week with a double bill of comedy. London musical comedienne, Kate Shortt, has an outstanding ability to make musical instruments talk, laugh and even impersonate, in addition to her own hilarious imaginative reality comedy sketches. Following her, top New

York comedian Jeff Kreisler, author of the bestselling satire “Get Rich Cheating,” disects US politics and culture and life’s trials and tribulations with passion & absurdity.

You can also look forward to Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Singers; Beit ZVI, Israel’s top performing arts academy; a new documentary charting the history of the Leeds Jewish community; a one-man play from Johathan Gillis; a Community Variety Show, and much more.

Now in its 11th year, Festival organizers, Makor, anticipate thousands of visitors to this compact Arts quarter of town. For the full programme, visit www.leedsjewishfestival.com

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X-FACTOR TRAYC STARS IN ‘THE WIZ’This month the West Yorkshire Playhouse looks to make Leeds the Emerald City of the north when it stages a production of The Wiz, a musical based on The Wizard of Oz that shows us all things are possible when pursued with brains, heart, courage and a hefty dose of soul.

The original film of The Wiz was released in 1978, directed by recently deceased Hollywood legend, Sidney Lumet and starred Diana Ross as Dorothy, and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow with music by Quincey Jones.

For this exciting stage adaptation, directed by Josette Bushell-Mingo, the Playhouse has drafted in some star power to don the ruby slippers in the form of X-Factor finalist, Treyc Cohen, who will play Dorothy. Treyc entered The X-Factor for the first time in 2009 and got as far as the boot camp auditions at Simon Cowell’s house but didn’t make it through to the live finals. She returned more determined than ever in 2010 and got through to the live final but was eliminated during a sing-off with controversial contestant Katie Waissel.

Treyc, a lifelong fan of musicals, says she has never performed in a stage production on this scale before and is thrilled to be involved. “On the X-Factor I was singing in front of millions of viewers every week, but I can’t wait to be singing live in front of an audience every night. You get so much back from people it’s the best feeling in the world. The Wiz is a fabulous musical and so this really is a dream come true for me.”

Prior to appearing on the X Factor Treyc had been in school productions, a three piece girl band, a ten piece funk band and, most recently performed in a 1940’s re-enactment group. Despite the widespread television exposure and performing before most of the country week on week, Treyc seems unfazed by the level of fame the X Factor has brought her and remains refreshingly down to earth and philosophical about not winning the contest saying she’s grateful for the experience and the opportunities the show has brought her way.

The production of The Wiz will also feature a community choir, for which the Playhouse held open auditions. Over two hundred people came to try out and this was gradually whittled down to a group of sixteen ranging in age from sixteen to thirty. The members of the choir are all excited about performing at the Playhouse and have been finding the rehearsals challenging but fun.

The Wiz is at West Yorkshire Playhouse 24th June – 16th July.

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Credited in some quarters with helping to revitalise post-Soviet literature, Death and the Penguin is a deceptively whimsical tale of a writer and his pet king penguin.

Viktor Zolotaryov is a failed novelist who lives a solitary life with only a king penguin named Misha for company. Based on a true incident, Misha was acquired after a zoo in Kiev went bankrupt and gave away its non-lethal animals. He spends his days waddling dolorously around Viktor’s flat, seemingly crippled with existential angst. Both of their lives become rapidly more interesting after Viktor is commissioned by a shady newspaper editor to produce obituaries, or obelisks, of leading figures in Kiev society. Easy work for a man of linguistic flair such as Viktor; but then the subjects of the obelisks begin dying in suspicious circumstances, and a little girl and a young woman come into their lives.

This is an easy novel to read, the chapters are short and the characters are engaging, particularly the tormented Misha, if a little passive when finding themselves in seemingly life-or-death situations. It seems that Kurkov is warning us that even after the fall of a regime capable of horrendous brutality, it still holds true that all it takes for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing, but this maxim can chip away at the believability of Viktor’s character as he is never really seen to take the threat against him and his surrogate family seriously.

Quibbles aside, the ending is genuinely excellent, and Misha is a creation of genius; more soulful in his mute stoicism than should be possible with the broad brush strokes Kurkov uses to illustrate his characters. It’s a simple novel that will stay long in the memory.

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West Yorkshire Playhouse presents: TRANSFORM

A Transformative Selection of Work from a Collection of Innovative Artists

TRANSFORM is a programme of work which takes place throughout the West Yorkshire Playhouse building from 6th – 18th June. Curators Alan Lane and Kully Thiarai have created a season of unusual work – from a new durational piece by internationally renowned artist Chris Goode and Geraldine Pilgrim’s 15 minute performance, to Lemn Sissay’s one man show and The Red Room’s installation and performance in which everyone can get involved. Each work investigates how theatre can be transformative.

TRANSFORM is an eclectic mix of artists who will bring new practices and perspectives to bear on what the Playhouse does. It is a process of discovery, for the Playhouse, the artists and the audience – an investigation which will provoke, challenge and inspire everyone involved.

The cafe and bar will be transformed into, Smoke and Mirrors, a cabaret, on Saturday 18th June, which will include performances by The Wau Wau Sisters, Bourgeois & Maurice, Company FZ and close-up magic from Tim Sutton. In all, over the two weeks there will be around 23 different performances by as many theatre companies and artists.

For the full programme, visit www.wyp.org.uk Tickets can be booked by calling box office on 0113 213 7700

The Art of Science Fiction at Leeds UniversityThe exhibition ‘Visions of the Future: The Art of Science Fiction’ runs until 11th June at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery at The Parkinson Building, Leeds University and showcases materials from the University Library’s Science Fiction Collection. It explores the history of science fiction artwork from the illustrations in early utopian fictions to the images represented in contemporary film posters.

Focusing on the visual arts, the display provides an insight into the development of the genre. Besides showcasing the history of trends and styles, it also uncovers little-known facts, such as the important role Leeds played in the early history of science fiction in England.

The first chapter of the Science Fiction League outside the USA was formed in Leeds in 1935, and the group later hosted the world’s first science fiction convention. This took place in 1937 at the Theosophical Hall, 12 Queen Square, Leeds. Around twenty fans attended, including well-known authors Eric Frank Russell and Arthur C. Clarke, plus future editors E. J. Carnell and Walter Gillings.

The Science Fiction Collection comprises over a thousand books published in the twentieth century, as well as examples of influential periodicals published in the 1920s and 1930s in Britain and the United States.

The exhibition runs until 11th June and is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm. For further information visit www.leeds.ac.uk/gallery

WALTER GILLINGS, ARTHUR C. CLARKE, & E.J. CARNELL PICTURED AT THE WORLD’S FIRST SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION, JANUARY 3, 1937.


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A Bonanza of Words and Music from East Leeds FMWriting on Air is not just any literature festival. It’s a first; a week long broadcast bonanza of words organised by East Leeds FM and taking place in an amazing East Leeds venue beginning Monday 13th June and running through to Sunday 19th June.

Writing on Air will form part of Live@Chapel, a week of live broadcasts from the historic Seacroft Methodist Chapel, including interviews, readings, music - even an all-night recitation of True Tales of American Life by Paul Auster.

Ian McMillan and his poet son, Andrew, will kick the week off, eight schools are involved, and the festival will feature a host of Leeds writers. Overseeing the festival is Peter Spafford, ELFM’s Director of Words.

Following five days of the best in poetry, story-telling, literature, and journalism, the musicians take over with the ELFM Musicathon – a 24-hour continuous broadcast of live music. Last year over 3,000 listeners tuned in for the live broadcast and many more thousands ‘listened again’ on the website.

This is the third year that community arts organisation Heads Together Productions has organised a live event at the Chapel as part of their ELFM community radio project.

The line up of writers and musicians already signed up looks impressive, with over 300 likely to take part! However the organisers are hoping that more younger up-and-coming local writers and performers will get involved.

ELFM, an internet-based community radio station, has been broadcasting since 2003. With an experienced, professional team at its core, ELFM has a proven track record in promoting local music. It is also fast establishing itself as a home for vibrant new writing – and with its Writing for Radio scheme in local schools, it is busy garnering the talent of young people. Tune in, and for more details go to www.elfm.co.uk

ANYONE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART SHOULD EMAIL [email protected] ATTACHING A RECORDING OF SOME OF THEIR WORK, WRITTEN PIECES OR LINK TO THEIR WEBPAGE.

Untold Stories The Irish community in Leeds launches documentary and online record of their experiencesThe Irish Arts Foundation recently launched Untold Stories, a media project recording the stories of the Irish community in Leeds from 1950 to the present day. The website www.untoldstories.co.uk/home.do presents images and stories collected from the community and complementing this is a 40 minute documentary, produced by Patricia Doherty, which can be viewed on the website and is well worth taking a look at.

The Irish are the longest established minority ethnic community in Leeds but little is known about the actual emigrant experience and even less has been recorded of its distinctive life. There has been a significant Irish community in Leeds since at least the 1820s. Over this time they have made a huge contribution to the economic, social, cultural and religious growth of the city. From 1950 – 1980 was the ‘heyday’ of the Irish community in Leeds. There was a constant stream of Irish pouring into the city, and a vibrant social and cultural scene.

Focusing on the various ways these cultural and social traditions have evolved, this 18-month project, funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, has provided an opportunity for members of the Irish community to volunteer their time, experiences and memories. Interviews and life narratives have been gathered into a new website and DVD to be safeguarded and archived for generations to come.

THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT IRISH COMMUNITY IN LEEDS SINCE AT LEAST THE 1820S. OVER THIS TIME THEY HAVE MADE A HUGE CONTRIBUTION TO THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS GROWTH OF THE CITY

“Our key aim is to raise awareness of the many contributions that the Irish have made to life in Leeds and to uphold a positive image of Irish traditions and heritage”, said James Gavaghan, Trustee of Irish Arts Foundation. “In this way we can highlight just how much this community has contributed to Yorkshire over the generations.”


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A Five Million to One Shot!They say everyone has a book in them. Well, that maybe true but for every thousand novels which are started, only one actually gets finished. Then, for every thousand completed and submitted to a literary agency, only one is accepted for representation, and just one of those five novels will be published. So, from idea to bookshelf, the odds of seeing your work in print is a five million to one shot!

Working for Ladbrokes the bookmakers, Robert Young knew the odds! Undaunted, he spent the past four years researching and writing a series for young adults and recently signed a four book deal with Little Acorn Press.

“They say write about what you know, but I say write about what captures your imagination and if that involves a lot of research, then so be it. Ignore the odds and go for it, you won’t know unless you try.

“I had a dream one night about the life and times of a young Roman boy called Darius Drusus. Don’t ask me where it came from. All I know is I woke up the next morning and had to get it down on paper. Now, four years later, I’ve just about finished book four in a series of eight. It’s a far cry from the world of horse racing, but there are one or two chariot races in there!

In this epic tale, Darius flees home after a blazing row with his abusive father, leaving him for dead. Arriving in the port town of Ostia, he meets an old rope maker called Ambrus

who has apparently been waiting for him for 50 years. Darius discovers he is to become the Auctoratus, the volunteer gladiator, who together with Ambrus and ex-slave Tertius form a triumvirate of friends who are put on a path to rescue the world from evil. Together they become involved in numerous riveting adventures.

Auctoratus Volunteer Gladiator will be in all major bookstores from early August and available on line from Waterstones, Amazon, WH Smiths and www.littleacornpress.com

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Swan Songs Thurs 2 June at The Swan, Addingham. An acoustic-based night with special guest Steve Jones

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett Thurs 2 June at The Irish Centre, York Rd. from 8pm £14 on door.

Jon Gomm Fri 3 June at Korks, Bondgate, Otley. Virtuoso acoustic guitar genius. £5

Last Orders Sat 4 June at The Swan, Addingham. Rock ‘n’ Roll with a hint of country.

Phosphorescent Sat 4 June at The Brudenell. This experimental US band makes haunting, epic & triumphant songs.

Hebrides Ensemble Sat 4 June, 7.45pm Howard Assembly Room, Grand Theatre. Scotland’s formost chamber group. Programme includes Janacek’s Kreutzer Sonata & Kurtag’s Kafka Fragments.

Swan acoustics - 1st & 3rd Tues at The Swan, Addingham

Bayou Gumbo Tues 7 June at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Foot-tapping Cajun music. Iona + Yvonne Lyon Thurs 9 June, 8pm Irish Centre, Leeds An exhilarating contemporary folk act with Scottish singer/songwriter Yvonne.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Fri 10 June, Leeds Town Hall, Tkts £22-£27.50

The Travelling Band Fri 10 June, Brudenell Social Club from 8pm. Folk Country band.

TG Collective Fri 10 June, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Combination of gypsy hotclub, flamenco, jazz & contemporary classical. Also feature eminent flamenco dancer Ana Garcia. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance from 01943 467466, £11/£9 on door.

The Sugartones Sat 11 June at The Swan, Addingham. Entertaining 8-piece band with a wide range of party music.

Fischer’s Ghost Sat 11 June at Midland Hotel, Station Rd. Ilkley. Classic Heartland Rock with a sparkle of blues & soul.

Kitty Daisy & Lewis Sun 12 June Brudenell Social Club. Talented London trio making contemporary skiffle blues with a 1920’s feel.

Chris White Jazz Trio Sun 12 June, Golden Acre Park,2.30pm

Yoruba Sun 12 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm. Jazz Yorkshire Futures pianist Aaron Kyne leads his afro Cuban band.

Eddie Earthquake & The Tremors Tues 14 June at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Great 50s & 60s music. Leeds Battle of the OrgansWed 15 June, Leeds Parish Church 7.30 – 9pm, Leeds Parish Church. Excellent opportunity to hear the magnificent organ in all its splendour, alongside several pipeless instruments.

The Mike Conliffe TrioWed 15 June, Monkbridge Room, HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley 8.30pm. An evening of jazz, blues & soul featuring vocalists Lynn Thornton, Carol Downing & Michael Sutton. Details: 0113 269 0356

Franny Eubank Band Fri 17 June The Wardrobe, Leeds 9pm – 2am House-rocking rhythm & blues band in the amped-up Chicago style.

Patsy Matheson & Jason Feddy Fri 17 June at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley. Two top singer / songwriters take to the stage. £7

Bullfrog Jones Sat 18 June at The Swan, Addingham. A night of Dylan based music

The Despoilers Sat 18th June, O’Neills, Leeds Six-piece covers band playing great tunes from the last five decades, www.thedespoilers.co.uk

80’s Disco Sat 18 June, 9pm at Korks, Bondgate, Otley. Favourite tunes from the 80s.

Matt Roberts Quintet Sun 19 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm. Young trumpeter leads a band playing a tribute to Miles Davis

Sinfonia of Leeds Sun 19 June, Kings Hall, Ilkley, 7.30pm. Programme includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto & Schubert’s Symphony No.9. Tkts £12/£8 from Ilkley Tourist Info 01943 602319

Foy Vance Tues 21 June, Brudenell Social Club. Sublime voice, funky guitar style & clever turn of phrase. His distinctive Northern Irish Lilt finds an obvious comparison with Van Morrison.

Karl Mullen & Songstress Tues 21 June at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Amazing mix of jazz & blues.

Sweet Dixie Dreams Fri 24 June at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley. A tribute to the Dixie Chicks from five top performers. £5

Threads Orchestra Frid 24 June, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. New string-led ensemble featuring musicians from the jazz & classical worlds, including pianist Kit Downes, virtuoso ‘Troyka’ guitarist Chris Montague, & BBC philharmonic violinist Julian Gregory.

Roots: Hokum Hotshots Fri 24 June, New Headingley Club. Humorous, cheeky form of 30s, 40s, 50s country blues, with west coast swing, jazz & vaudeville. Vocals accompanied by a variety of acoustic, laptop & national steel guitars, ukelele, mandolins, dobro & washboard.

Time Warp Sat 25 June at The Swan, Addingham. 50s, 60s, 70s rock ‘n’ roll.

Al MacSween Trio Sun 26 June, Seven, Chapel Allerton, 1-4pm with Gulliano Moderelli, guitar - Leeds jazz piano star

Otley Brass Band Sun 26 June, 2.30pm Wharfemeadows Park, Otley.

Above Average Weight Band Tues 28 June at The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Pure rock ’n’ roll!

Steven Sogo & Hope Street Sat 2 July, 8pm at Otley Courthouse. Steven, from Burundi, sings about life, love & peace in a style that mixes traditional Burundi music with jazz, blues & pop. Tickets from 01943 467466

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Portal 2XBOX 360/PS3/PCBBFC: UnclassifiedFor a year which has been packed with run of the mill, uninventive sequels, Portal 2 stands among a few gems which can call themselves worthy sequels. For this outing, Valve has chosen to continue the game more or less from the point at which the previous outing ended, albeit with a little poetic licence.

This continuity is maintained by ensuring that the player once again has to rely entirely on their trusty portal gun – there are no machine guns or lasers to be found anywhere in Portal 2. To keep things interesting they have included a number of new environmental factors for players to consider. For example, a blue paint which ‘resists’ objects from touching it, resulting in the player bouncing off any surface coated in it. A comprehensive co-operative campaign is included and requires teamwork to be used in ways which few other games have – running off on your own is simply not possible or advisable.

These minor tweaks and additions, including an interesting (if a little unoriginal) storyline, some excellent voiceovers and a longer game make Portal 2 an excellent purchase, especially for those who dislike violent games. All buyers should be aware that as a single player experience, Portal 2 is short, however sweet.

Virtua Tennis 4XBOX 360/PS3/PC BBFC: Unclassified

With summer fast approaching, it’s no surprise that SEGA are tempting Britain’s urchins out of their shorts and t-shirts and back into the house for a bit of console- based sport. Yes, summer in the gaming industry is all about making the lazy and unskilled feel like athletic gods. Myself included.

The Virtua Tennis series has been the only decent Tennis game for sometime now, but with the recent release of Sonys’ excellent Everybody’s Tennis, it’s good to see that VT4 has both innovated and improved.

All matches feature realistic player movement and excellent graphics, with only the players’ sweat looking a bit out of place against the bright, ambient scenery. The career mode has been fleshed out to feel more cohesive and to include numerous new mini-games – most of which are fun – whilst the game now features numerous real life players. Multiplayer is as much fun as ever, with the XBOX version proving to be more or less lag-free across the Live service.

A solid addition to the series and a worthy purchase for any Tennis fan, or those looking for a quick Grand Slam against 3 or 4 mates. PS Move/MS Kinect support is available, but was not tested at the time of review.

LOUISE DISTRAS – HEART STRINGS ON A HAND GRENADEThis jaunty three-tracker is a perfect introduction for those unacquainted with this local acousto-punk songstress. A passionate and gutsy performer, Distras is a force to be reckoned with on stage and the studio sessions for this disc have helped to draw out the textures and nuances of her song arrangements. Opener, This Is Your Life sets the tone, announcing Distras’ trademark angst-ridden style with choppy, heavily rhythmic guitar strumming and multi-layered vocal harmonies which erupt into her distinctive bone-rattling gravelly wail.

Subtle percussion touches help emphasize the pop-punk feel of Bullets, as do the off-beat hand claps on Blue on Black, which also features a tasty whistling riff (not enough of these about, if you ask me). The succinct set (many bands would struggle to pack three songs into eight and a half minutes) is permeated by a sense of insistent immediacy and presents Distras as a singer-songwriter to keep an eye on. Heart Strings … is just the thing to tide you over until you get a chance to catch her live. Enjoy.


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ATTACK THE BLOCK

Anyone familiar with Adam and Joe’s homemade film parodies in their early television shows, or their inspired movie-geek banter on their 6 Music programme, would have felt it inevitable that the crossover to feature film production would eventually be made. The pleasing result has finally arrived with Attack the Block.

As a British comedy-horror the film is guaranteed to draw comparisons with Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead (Wright is credited as one of Attack the Block’s executive producers) and fans of the zombie laugh-fest (or Zom-Com, if you will) are likely to find much to enjoy in Joe Cornish’s debut feature.

Residing more at the Sci-Fi horror end of the comedy-horror spectrum, Attack the Block is a much darker and grittier film set among youth gangs in a South London tower block. Dubbed by the film makers as a ‘hoodie-horror’ the jumping off point is the juxtaposition of the public’s fear of and intimidation by violent, feral youths whose exploits smear dread and foreboding across our city streets and front pages with an alien invasion of nasty extra-terrestrial beasties.

The film opens with a gang’s mugging of a young nurse interrupted by an alien being crashing to earth. All badass

bluster and bravado, the teens waste no time in doing the creature in and hauling the carcass back to their tower block home to show off the trophy. Before long, however, the invasion begins in earnest, and a viscous hoard of aliens touches down and pursues our antiheroes, laying siege to their block.

What follows is an hour or so of fast paced action and chase sequences played out in gloomily lit inner-city locations. The intense horror mood is given a degree of levity with Nick Frost’s tower block weed dealer providing some Shaun-style stoner comedy and the gang’s patois- inflected street slang giving humorous commentary to the unfolding madness. Otherwise, though this is a surprisingly by-the-book horror flick played straighter than you’d expect.

As screenwriter, Cornish obviously has a keen ear for the kid’s street vernacular and his direction draws engaging, natural performances from his young cast. Peppered with wry film references and with nary a dull moment in its 88 minutes, Attack the Block is an immensely enjoyable picture and an impressive, confident first film.

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Bear Necessities at Eureka!At half-term, look for the ‘Bear Necessities’ at Eureka! The National Children’s Museum. Bring your teddies along for a week of adventures, stories and songs every day from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June.

On weekdays ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and we’re going to catch a big one! Inspired by the classic Michael Rosen story, visitors will embark on an outdoor adventure led by intrepid Eureka! explorers. As bears are known to go out in all weather young explorers are advised to dress for the weather and, if necessary, bring their willies. An alternative hunt will take place in the case of severe bad weather. Alternatively families can follow a teddy trail through the galleries looking for strategically placed bears.

Weekends are the time that the teddy bears have their picnic. Families and their teddies will be able to enjoy stories, songs and games together.

The Teddy Bear Surgery will open everyday to ensure that soft toys are in peak condition. Children can check their teddy’s height, weight, temperature, reflexes and blood pressure, and make sure they and other animals are in shape for all the rough and tumble of being a child’s toy.

The Bear Necessities is free with standard admission to Eureka!. For more information please call 01422 330069 or visit www.eureka.org.uk.

Eureka! is open daily 10am–5pm at weekends, half-terms and holidays; and

10am –4pm Tuesday – Friday during term time. Eureka! is situated next door to Halifax railway station.

Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Would you like to meet others & enjoy a cup of coffee? Come to The Scout Hut on Burras Lane, Otley, on Wednesdays, 1 – 2.45pm (term time). Details: 01943 463 815.

Chevin Wildlife WATCH Group Fun kids & parents group run by volunteers in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust & one of the longest running WATCH Group in Yorkshire. Activities every 1st Sat & 3rd Sun. Details: Jennifer Watts on 0113 237 5320, [email protected]

From Here to There: Tell Tale Hearts Fri 3 June, 11.30am: 1.30pm: 3pm at Otley Courthouse. Using rhythm & vocal play, shoe boxes, card & imagination, two individuals discover ways to play together & reach each other. A fabulous introduction to theatre for the very young (18 months – 4 years) followed by ‘freeplay’ session. £5 (max 30 children + 30 adults per show)

Half Term Arts & Crafts Workshops for Children Week starting 30 May. 10:30am-12:30pm at Otley Courthouse. Ages 5-12, £5 per child.

HENRY Course Find out about healthy food & lifestyles on a ‘Health Eating & Nutrition for the Really Young’ course. This fun course could be the way to do it! Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk

Otley Children’s Centre Provides free groups & information for parents & carers of children aged 0 – 5. The centre is open 9am – 5pm all year round. Groups include: stay & play sessions, baby signing, mini-movers, baby cafe, parenting courses & many more. Details: 01943 467379, [email protected]

Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of gymnastics & dance using ropes, hoops, balls, clubs & ribbons. Classes for girls aged 3 - 18 are held Thurs at Otley Courthouse & Mon, Wed & Fri at Benton Park School. Details: Karen 07947 123293, [email protected]

Otley Junior Orchestra (ages 8 – 12) Thurs 3.30 – 4.30pm. Details: 0113 462826

Otley Youth Theatre For 12-17 year olds living in the Otley area. They meet Mon 6 – 7.45pm & use improvisation to devise a new play each year. They are performing on Fri 11 & Sat 12 March at Otley Courthouse. Tickets £5/£3 Details: 01943 466256

Pram to Primary Informal parenting course. Become more confident as the parent/carer of a child under 5. Discuss parenting issues with other parents. Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk

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Cricket Camp in PoolFollowing last year’s success, Pool Cricket Club will be running a Summer Cricket Camp from Monday 8th – Wednesday 10th August. The camp will be led by James Ward a qualified ECB Level 2 cricket coach, supported by other coaches from the club. There will also be lots of fun activities and small sided games. The cost is just £30 for the three days, or £12 per day.

For further information or a registration form, please contact James Ward on 07923 046 031 or email [email protected]

St. Mary’s Maintain Their Winning WaysFor the second year running St. Mary’s Menston has won the Airedale and Wharfedale Schools Rugby Union Competition.

The final was played at Otley RUFC against Horsforth on an extremely hard and unforgiving pitch which should have led to open flowing rugby, however, this being a final, that was not the case. Two teams, not willing to give an inch, battled out a tense game with lots of errors on both sides. St. Mary’s took an early lead through excellent field position by the forwards and a well taken try by James Selkirk in the corner, timing his run to perfection. Horsforth came back strong and through excellent work from their forwards were awarded two penalties in front of the posts which were both taken. The game started to turn into a forwards battle until the flying James Selkirk intercepted a loose Horsforth pass and ran from inside his own 22 to score a fantastic try underneath the posts.

The game continued to be littered with mistakes with lots of penalties being awarded to both teams. As the score board ticked along with the game looking as though it could go either way a moment of absolute brilliance from the St. Mary’s backs, starting with Darrell Tabudji (man of the match), inside his own 22 linking with Alfie Burns, who in turn gave a sublime pass back on the inside to Jacob Matthews, who raced away from the cover defense to give St. Mary’s some breathing space on the score board. St. Mary’s started to take control of the game in the later stages and in the end gained a comfortable 22 - 12 victory.

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Otley Walking Festival 2011 opens with a choice of six events on Saturday 25th June and runs right through until Sunday 3rd July.

With a choice of 49 walks and events, this year’s Festival is the biggest yet. “It’s a really varied programme with something for everyone”, said Ruth Blackwell, Chair of Otley Walking Festival. Along with old favourites, like Boots ‘n’ Booze, there are lots of new themed walks. Each year new leaders are keen to offer their favourite walks and to give their time voluntarily. The Festival’s success is really down to the great team of volunteers.”

There are walks for all ages and abilities – from short town-based or waterside walks, to strenuous moorland hikes. Special features this year include themed day and evening walks which combine walking with a special aspect of the environment. Leave your reality chip at home on the Despicable Liars Walk. The Toddlers’ Treasure Trail is a must for those with young children. Learn about Home Grown food in Otley. Try out the Chevin Forest Park Geology Trail. Saunter with our very own Strolling Minstrel. Look out for Red Kites. Enjoy a morning of discovery with Leeds Geological Association. Take a green-footed stroll round Otley’s superb allotments. Be an Early Bird on the Chevin. Enjoy a wheelchair accessible walk. Take up the challenge of the Otley to Skipton walk. Spend an evening bat-watching. Walk in the steps of a Timble Man. Buzz along to the Bees and Teas walk and have a good time at the Festival Frolic.

Otley Walking Festival 2011 programmes are available at libraries, Tourist Information Centres, and local businesses, or on-line at www.chevintrek.co.uk.

Ruth Blackwell, Chair, Otley Walking Festival

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Walk for Skin at Roundhay ParkThe annual Walk for Skin, in aid of the British Skin Foundation (BSF), takes place at Roundhay Park on Sunday 26th June.

The British Skin Foundation is expecting hundreds of people to make their way around the Park. Starting at 11am, the 5km walk is ideal for families who would like a relaxing Sunday walk, whilst helping to raising funds for a cure for skin cancer and countless other skin diseases at the same time.

Since the Walk for Skin started in 2006, people in Leeds have raised an incredible £45,000 through the event, which had become the biggest fundraising event in the BSF calendar. Last year, over 400 people took part in the event, which was held at Temple Newsam.

“We’ve always had strong support from Leeds”, said Matthew Patey, Chief Executive of British Skin Foundation. “We’re hoping this year will be the biggest event yet. We have strong ties with the city, having awarded thousands of pounds in research grants in the last few years to venues across the city.”

This year the series of Walk for Skin events is supported by 13 other skin disease charities and support groups, including The Terence Higgins Trust, Changing Faces and the Vitiligo Society, who will also benefit from the sponsorship money. Participants can donate 50% of the amount they raise to a skin disease support group of their choice.

Registration for the Leeds walk is FREE. The charity asks that each participant raises a minimum of £25. To register, and for further information, call 0207 391 6341 or visit www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk

New Clinic Launched to Support Patients after RadiotherapyA new clinic to help cancer patients cope following the end of their radiotherapy treatment has been launched in Leeds.

The Bridge Clinic recently opened in the Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at St James’s University Hospital. Held on Wednesday afternoons, it provides informal help and advice for patients and their families, and will offer a monthly programme of events.

“This clinic will provide a bridge between radiotherapy treatment and resuming everyday life, which we know can be challenging for many of our patients”, said Louise Wem, Macmillan Specialist Radiographer.

“We wanted to give people the opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and be able to talk to hospital professionals, as well as have the opportunity to share tips and experiences with others in a similar position.”

Radiotherapy patients and their families interested in attending should ring 0113 206 6499 for more information on how to book a place.

Learn More About RadiotherapyOpen Day – Saturday 25th June, 11am – 3pmRadiotherapy Department, Bexley Wing, St James’s University Hospital2011 isThe Year of Radiotherapy

Otley Limbers up for Annual Ten Mile RaceMore than 300 runners will take to the streets of Lower Wharfedale on Wednesday 8th June when Otley Athletic Club hosts its annual 10-mile race.

The event starts in Otley at 7.30pm then heads to Pool in Wharfedale and Leathley before passing through Lindley and Farnley, ahead of the finish at Otley Cricket Club.

This long-standing race is a highly-regarded event in athletic circles because of the terrain being a mix of flat and hilly. Records for the course have not been broken since 1989 when Colin Moor from Bingley Harriers romped home in 50:56 for the men, and Veronique Marot (Leeds City) in 57:50. Should either of the records be broken this year the winner gets a bonus prize of £50. Last year Tim Midgley of Bingley Harriers finished in 56:30, with the first lady home being OAC’s Josie Hodgetts in 1:04:29, 28th overall.

“As in previous years, this year’s event has attracted a good number of pre-entries and it is expected that more than 300 athletes will be starting”, said Club president Mick Jeffrey. “A range of prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up, as well as to the various veteran categories for men in five-year age groups from over 40 to over 70, and for women from over 35 to over 65.

“The first local man and woman will each receive a trophy, and there are also prizes for the first male and female teams. Entries taken on the day will also qualify for race prizes.”

Further details, including the race entry form, can be found at www.otleyac.org.uk

THE BIG BIKE FIX TEAM GREEN BRITAIN BIKE WEEK, 18TH – 26TH

Cyclists BreakfastOn Friday 24th June, from 7.30 – 9.30am, Leeds City Council, in partnership with Sustrans, Northern Rail and Evans Cycles are holding a cyclists breakfast at the Cycle Point at Leeds City Station to celebrate the opening of the first four Leeds Core Cycle Network Routes – Middleton, West Park, Alwoodley and Wyke Beck Way.

The event is a chance for cyclists to get together with other cyclists and officers from the council, and to try out the facilities available at the Cycle Point. It is open to anybody who travels by bike into the city on that day whether they use one of the new cycle routes or not.

Breakfast tokens, worth £4, will be available to the first 150 participants and can be spent at the nearby White Rose pub.

Evans staff at the Cycle Point will be offering free parking for the day and free cycle safety checks, but be quick as they will only have time to do a limited number!

Leeds Big Bike Fix Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix is an ambitious attempt to repair as many bikes as possible during Team Green Britain Bike Week, 18th – 26th June. Research shows that 77% of people own a bike yet only 14% use them regularly. This year Team Green Britain Bike Week is encouraging people to dust down and liberate the thousands of once-loved bikes languishing in sheds around the country, by taking part in Britain’s Biggest Bike Fix.

A number of cycle shops in Leeds are supporting the promotion by offering a free safety check and tune-up, and a discount on any repairs needed to bring the bike back to a safe and roadworthy condition. Check with your local shop and see if you can get that bike back on the road. Shops definitely taking part are: Evans Cycle Point at the City Station,

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Top 10 Tips for Summer RidingBy Jon Hobson of Chevin Cycles. Jon is National 24hours solo single speed champion, eighth in the world

If you haven’t already been seduced into dragging out your bike for a few extra rides by the latest spell of glorious weather, here are our tips for making sure that your bike is ready for the summer:

1) Chain The sign of an efficient, well-maintained bicycle is a silent chain. A thorough clean and application of a good chain lubricant (not WD40 or 3-in-1!) works wonders. Our current dry-weather favourite is ‘Squirt’.

2) Brakes No ride is going to be fun if you have to use trees or walls to stop! Fully functioning brakes are sensibly a legal requirement. Give the levers a good squeeze, if they feel rough or nothing happens get the cables and pads replaced or hydraulic fluid changed.

3) Gears Correctly working gears might not quite make uphills a pleasure, but they do make longer rides easier. Check them out, any clunking or grinding can probably be easily fixed.

4) Tyres/Tubes If your bike has been idle for a while, check the condition of tyres and tubes. Replace any tyres with cracked sidewalls and repair or replace any flat inner tubes. Check your tyre pressures: roughly 100psi for road bikes, 35-40psi for mountain bikes and somewhere in-between for hybrids.

5) Water If your bike doesn’t have a cage to carry water, consider fitting one or using a hydration pack. Even on a cooler day, your body could use up to a pint of water per hour.

6) Spares Make sure you carry a basic toolkit. The most common cause of breakdown is a puncture – a spare tube and pump is all you need to avoid an embarrassing phone call! Add a simple multi-tool and you’ll be prepared for most eventualities. If your maintenance skills need brushing up, book a course now.

7) Map/Rides Good weather and lighter nights mean you can ride further. Pick up a map and find some new trails or road routes to explore.

8) Clothing As the saying goes: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing”. A good pair of padded shorts, gloves, base-layer and waterproof (this is the UK after all!) should see you through the summer. Don’t forget the sun cream either!

9) Book another service Be prepared for next year. Book a pre-winter service now and store your bike prepared for any unexpected opportunities to ride.

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New Cycle RouteIn a bid to ease congestion and improve people’s health, Leeds City Council has opened a new cycle route. Starting at Crag Lane (off King Lane) in Alwoodley and running all the way to the city centre, it will allow commuters to beat rush hour traffic and stay fit.

The route uses a mix of off-road cycle tracks and quiet roads, giving cyclists a well signed, easy ride. Details of the route, a full route map and cycling tips can be downloaded or ordered free on www.leeds.gov.uk/cyclemaps. Try it out for yourself or ride in the company of others by joining the ‘Alwoodley BikeBus’ setting off at 8am every Tuesday from Crag Lane car park and arriving in the city centre for 8.35am.

The route passes Moor Allerton Shopping Centre, Cardinal Heenan and Carr Manor High Schools and Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

A council spokesman said: “This is a great chance for people up and down the cycle route to increase their fitness and beat congested roads in a safe way.”

Details of the Alwoodley Bike Bus are available on www.airevalleybikebus.org.uk.


Chris Aims to Run 150 Miles in 24 Hours!Chris Carver of Otley Athletic Club has been selected to represent England at the Commonwealth 24-hour Running Championships at Llandudno, Wales on 23/24 September.

A minor knee injury in January limited his fitness but since mid February he has stepped up his training and is confident of increasing his personal best and running more than 150 miles in a single day for the first time! This distance could see him return home with an individual medal. This will be Chris’s fourth international vest in two years.

A MINOR KNEE INJURY IN JANUARY LIMITED HIS FITNESS BUT SINCE MID FEBRUARY HE HAS STEPPED UP HIS TRAINING AND IS CONFIDENT OF INCREASING HIS PERSONAL BEST

In the past four years, Chris has firmly established himself as the country’s most consistent elite runner in 24 hour races. In 2009 he raised over £2,200 for Orchid (the cancer charity which aims to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers). To do this he ran non stop from Otley to London, covering the 218 miles in 46 hours. Chris’ feat was all the more remarkable when one considers that he had testicular cancer himself and later lost half his right lung to cancer.

Otley AFC Prepares Shipment for South African TeamOtley Town AFC has been approached to support the local Cape Town Team, De Beers AFC, who play in the Somerset area of Cape Town, South Africa, and is currently looking at twinning with the team.

Many of the kids who want to play junior soccer for this team from the Townships can’t do so because of lack of proper kit and equipment. Chairman, Richard Askham and Vice Chairman Steve Norfolk are working to pack a pallet box full of equipment, to ship over to them. This will consist of Junior Otley Town AFC kit, including shirts, shorts, socks, boots and shin pads from the lads in Otley Town teams.

MANY OF THE KIDS WHO WANT TO PLAY JUNIOR SOCCER FOR THIS TEAM FROM THE TOWNSHIPS CAN’T DO SO BECAUSE OF LACK OF PROPER KIT AND EQUIPMENT

Steve Norfolk is hoping that local sports supply shops and other clubs might also like to get involved and make this a really worthwhile shipment. If you would like to help, contact Steve at [email protected]

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RELAX WITH SOME GYM TONIC!Lucy James is passionate about health and fitness and determined to share her enthusiasm. Her aim at Gym Tonic in Meanwood is to provide an affordable, personal, enjoyable service where women can feel comfortable working out and become committed to good health and fitness.

“Gyms can be fairly daunting, especially if you have let your fitness slide or are not particularly keen on exercise to start with!” said Lucy. “Classes at Gym Tonic are small (up to eight) so I can give each participant individual attention and ensure that they are getting what they want out of the sessions.”

Circuit-based classes involve interval training, a great way to get fit. It is one of the most effective fat burning forms of exercise and will also dramatically improve your cardiovascular capabilities. It includes bursts of high intensity work followed by a period of recovery and is more effective at inducing fat loss than simply training at a moderate intensity level for the same duration.

Classes also include resistance training to increase muscle tone. Muscle burns more calories at rest, so developing muscle tone through weight bearing exercise is an important part of the classes at Gym Tonic.

“Not only does this make the body look more toned”, said Lucy, “it increases bone density which is very important for women especially as we get older.

“The high intensity intervals, combined with a full body toning approach, will help to improve your aerobic capacity, strength, speed, stamina, agility and the way you look, but most importantly it will actually make you feel good.”

Gym Tonic offers a unique service of ‘class only’ sessions – no membership, no joining fee. Just pay in advance for your following class (from as little as £3.50). For a free trial of the Gym Circuits, or for information on Gym Tonic’s popular outdoor classes, personal training, Pilates, Zumba and kids’ dance classes, call Lucy on 07940 118107..............................................................................................................

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Addingham Yoga Circle Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Addingham Primary School, Bolton Rd. (term time). All welcome, includ-ing beginners. Friendly club for all who want to benefit from practising Hatha yoga. Details: Margaret 01943 431248

Burley Bridge Hike Sat 16 July. Book now for a 21-mile walk around the local moors from Burley-in-Wharfedale. Start 8am. Cost £9. Details & entry form: Steve Cobb, 4 Milton Rd, Harrogate HG3 1JW, 01423 815542 or download at www.burley-bridge.com

Dance Scottish in Ilkley Scottish Country Dancing, Thurs 2 – 4pm at St Marga-ret’s Church Hall, Queen’s Rd, LS29 9QL. Beginners welcome. No partner neces-sary. Details: Don Andrews 01535 605065, [email protected], or Nadine Wharton 01943 600860 www.rscdsleeds.org.uk

Great Yorkshire Morris Men meet at Pool Memorial Hall alternate Wednesdays. Mainly Cotswold dances, with forays into the Yorkshire Longword, Rapper & Border styles. New dancers & musi-cians welcome - no experi-ence required. Details: Bob Carter 01423 863433 www.gymm.org.uk

Grove Hill Tennis Club, Otley runs a year-round social programme. Club plays 3 mixed doubles teams in Wharfedale league, a men’s team in the Yorkshire league & a Leeds medley team. Excellent coaching for both adults & juniors. Details: www.otleytennis.webs.com

Grove Hill Crown Green Bowls Club (Otley) welcomes new members. All ages. All abilities. Get fit & have fun. Details: Judith 01943 462963.

Horsforth Fellandale Run-ning Club trains every Wed, usually on Otley Chevin. Run-ners of all abilities welcome. Details: Andy 0113 258 5691, [email protected]

Ilkley Yoga Club Meets Thurs, 7.30 – 9pm in Riddings Hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. A friendly club where both beginners & those with experience can enjoy Hatha yoga. All welcome. Details: Margaret 01943 431248

Leeds Area Disabled Swim-ming Club Are you recover-ing from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help? A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence. New members welcome. Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Lei-sure Centre. Details: Roger 0113 267 4716, Sara 0113 287 6250.

Leeds YHA Walking Group organises walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Try before joining. Membership £8 pa. Details: Mary 0113 228 6766, Phil 0113 268 9996 www.leedsyha.org.uk

Otliensians Hockey Club Looking to get fit and have fun? Look no further - we do both! Women’s teams in both Yorkshire 1st & 5th divisions. Training Thurs 7 - 8pm, Ben Rhydding sports ground. Everyone welcome. Details: Sue 07793 841822 or www.otliensianshc.org.uk

Otley Badminton Club Prince Henry’s Mon 7.30-9.30pm & Fri 8-10pm. Junior Club coaching available Sat 9.30 – 11am, New members welcome. Details: Steve Nor-folk 07860 242089, [email protected]

Otley Cycle Club Leisure Group Sun 9am – 1pm, Wed (‘til end Sept) 7 – 9pm. Start from Buttercross (market stall next to town clock). Rides to suit all abilities & experience. Details: Sun: Hannah Bottomley 07950 660688 or David Parker 07778 115110. Wed: Stephen Gallagher 07402 720944. otleycycleclub.co.uk

Otley Short Walks For All Walks up to 3 miles start from Otley Courthouse Wed am. Please arrive before 10.15am. Often use local buses, so bring bus fare or bus pass. Sensible footwear advisable! Details: 01943 465542, 01943 865585.

Otley Walkers Twice weekly walks, 5 – 20 miles. Week-ends away & special events. New members welcome. Annual membership £5. Get the prvogramme & try before joining. Details: 01943 875 995, [email protected]

Salmon & Trout Associa-tion (Wharfedale Branch) Beginners’ days during April, May & June for all who would like to learn the basics of casting, the safe use of tackle, knots, which flies to use, catching & landing fish, entomology & conserva-tion issues. All equipment & tackle provided. Details: Stephen 0113 250 7244, www.sta-westyorks.org.uk/Meetings.htm#Courses

Sequence Tea Dance Old Pool Bank Village Hall, Fri 2 – 4pm. A great way to exer-cise & socialise. All welcome. Details: 0113 284 2126. Sequence/Ballroom Dances Most Thurs 1.45 - 3.45pm at the Winter Gardens, Ilkley. Details: Michael 01943 608871

Sequence/Ballroom Dances Sat 18 June, 8-11pm at Hollygarth Social Club, Ilkley. Pay at door. Sat 2 July 8-11pm Organist Philip Randles – Ticket admission only. Details: Michael 01943 608871

Yarnbury Angling Club Matches held 1st Sun of month. Members only. Coach transfers to & from venues. Membership details: Adrian Addy on 07956 964713.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Chinese Brush Painters Society Sun 5 June:Painting dogs in the meticulous style - Anne Allan; Sat 18 June:painting dogs in freestyle - Nick Hornigold. Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool, 10am - 4pm. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, [email protected]

Guiseley Art Club Spring Ex-hibition & Sale Sat 18 10am-4pm / Sun 19 June 12 noon – 4pm at Oxford Road Meth-odist Church Hall, Guiseley LS20. Original art work & crafts. Admission free. All welcome. Club meets Mon 1.30 – 4pm (excl. bank hols), same venue. New members welcome. Details: Monica 0113 267 7726.

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Otley Scribblers Do you enjoy creative writing? Weekly ses-sions at Otley Courthouse, Wed10am–12pm. Details: 01943 465 568.

Pool Art Group Fri 10am-12pm, Pool Methodist Church. Support & encour-agement from fellow artists/all levels. Details: 0113 203 7952.

Yorkshire Flower Club Wed 22 June: ‘Out of the Wood’ demo by Don Billington. 1.45pm at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Duchy Rd, Har-rogate HG1. Details: 01943 863172

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS

Burley Farmers Market Sun 12 June 10am-2pm, Red Lion car park.

Coffee Morning Every Sat, Otley Methodist Church Wesley Hall, 10am–12 noon. Homemade cakes, scones etc & a friendly atmosphere. Access Boroughgate & Walk-ergate (disabled access).

Coffee Morning 1st Sat every month, 9.30 – 11.30am Burley in Wharfedale United Reformed Church, Main St. Lots of stalls, incl. home baking, handcrafted cards, bric-a-brac, books & nearly new clothes – all at bargain prices!

Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market New monthly market to run last Sat of month, 12 noon – 3pm, featuring good quality food, plants & goods from local & Northern produc-ers & suppliers. Currently looking for stallholders (£15 per stall). Details: 0113 230 5492, or [email protected] Menston Methodist Church Strawberry Tea Sat 16 July 4pm. Adults £5/Children £2.50

St Gemma’s Indoor Carboot Sale Sat 25 June, 10am – 1pm at the hospice, 329 Harrogate Rd. Moortown. Free parking. Entry by dona-tion. GROUPS/CLUBS

Adel Ladies Luncheon Club meets 1st Wed of month, Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Castle Grove Dr. LS6. Wed 1 June: ‘The Virgin Atlantic Balloon Crossing’ with David Morris. Wed 6 July ‘The Hid-den Gardens of London’ with Tony Cleaver. Details: Muriel Huntley 0113 230 1584

Aireborough Soroptimist In-ternational meets 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 7.30pm at Guiseley Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley Organisation for professional women addressing issues of importance to women world-wide. If you would like to volunteer in an atmosphere of support, friendship & fun, contact them. Details: Janet Lockwood 07947 695093.

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, air-craft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events. Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www.airyorkshire.org.uk/

Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30 – 9pm at The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale. All welcome. De-tails: 0113 391 0403 www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

Ben Rhydding Women’s Institute Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 2pm at B.R. Methodist Church Hall. All welcome.Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Would you like to meet others & enjoy a cup of coffee? Come to The Scout Hut on Burras Lane, Otley, on Wednesdays, 1 – 2.45pm (term time). Details: 01943 463 815.

Burley in Wharfedale & District Probus Club New Members Needed! Retired or semi-retired professionals & businessmen welcome. Fortnightly meetings in Sa-lem United Reformed Church hall, Burley in Wharfedale. Varied programme of speak-ers, social events, quizzes & outings. Details: Brian Clayton 01943 862373

Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundrais-ers 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

Chevin Division Trefoil Guild meets 7.30pm on 1st Mon of the month in Otley or Guiseley. The group offers a varied calendar of events, with opportunities for travel, adventure & broadening your horizons, & supports Girl Guiding UK. Details: 01943 872892.

Friends of Chevin Forest Park Practical conservation work such as vegetation clearance, step building or meadow management on 2nd Sun of every month. Details: The Countryside Rangers 0113 237 5312 [email protected] of the Earth meet 1st Mon of month, 7.45pm at DC Coffee Shop, Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding, Ilkley. They campaign on global issues such as climate change, & local issues like waste & recycling & develop-ing a sustainable commu-nity. If you are interested come along. Details: www.wharfedalefoe.org.uk Home Grown Otley Com-munity gardening & food group. Helping each other to grow vegetables, herbs & fruit. Monthly meetings, speakers, visits to local producers & much more! Details: Rob 01943 468664,

[email protected]. www.vegplantsonline.com/home_grown

Ilkley & District Motor Club 1st/4th Wed monthly, Otley Rugby Club, Cross Green. 8pm. All welcome. Also meet 2nd/3rd/5th Wed at other locations. Details: www.ilkleymotorclub.org

Ilkley Rotary Club meets Tues 12.30pm (6.30pm on last Tues of month) for meal & speaker at Craiglands Ho-tel. Globaal network of local and international community volunteers. Details: Kelvin Newberry 01943 863752, [email protected]

Ilkley Soroptimist Inter-national Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.30pm at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd Ilkley. Speakers, projects , networking & socialising for professional & community minded women. Details: Lo-raine Powell 07966 247152

Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club Small friendly club wel-comes both male & female members. Meetings held at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, Tues 8pm. Details: Georges Lepel-ley 01943 600712 or www.ilkleywharfedale.rotary1040.org

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds.weebly.com

Kirklands Bridge Club Menston rubber bridge club meets at Kirklands alt Tues evenings. Details: Dorrie Waugh 01943 872771/ Carol Cowell 0113 267 0426.

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Leeds Anglo German Club Wed 22 June:– Axel Müller, Director Leeds International Medieval Congress, will speak about the Congress, linking it to the area which is now Germany. Illustrated talk in German & English at St Columba’s URC, 7.30pm. Sat 25 June: Sommerfest – summer meal. Please contact 0113 268 7697 by 18 June.

Leeds Caledonians Sat 11 June: Burns World Federa-tion Yorkshire Branch, AGM, Bowling & Quiz Finals in Leeds. Mon 27 June: Annual Bowling Match, Harrogate v Leeds. Details: 0113 267 0424

Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat in need a good home away from a busy road? Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends.org.uk. Details: 216 0593, [email protected], PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES

Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preser-vation of the NHS. Next meeting Thurs 16 June at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495

Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavend-ish St. LS3, 7.30pm. Details: 0845 833 7428, www.lionsclubs.org

Leeds National Trust As-sociation Spring/ Summer programme (Apr – Sept) includes visits to places of historic & general interest, monthly walks & members holidays. New members al-ways welcome. Details: Pam 258 8178.

Leeds Oxfam Group – Open evenings 1st Wed of month, 7.30pm The Civic Hall, Leeds. Invited speakers on a range of global justice is-sues. Events & activities also arranged across the city. Next meetings 1 June, 6 July. Everyone welcome. Spon-sored walk from Skipton 19 June. Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds.org.uk

Looking for a 41 Club? Ilkley Olicana 41 Club meets at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley,t 7.30pm on 3rd Wed of each month. Open to all those who have been in Round Table. Details: Paul Kitching 01943 604683. [email protected]

Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Bio-logical Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of talks on natural history sub-jects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in sum-mer. Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http//sites.google.com/site/leedsnatu-ralistsclub

Mercury Movie Makers Wed at Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm. The club is for camcorder owners. Advice, regular film & practical eve-nings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 0113 257 7274, www.communigate.co.uk/brad/mercmove

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice. Regular meetings at Hors-forth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 0113 217 8348, www.nlmfc.org

Otley Amateur Radio Society meets Tues at Clifton Village Hall (before The Spite on Newall Carr Rd). New mem-bers welcome! The Club is an RSGB examination centre for Foundation, Intermedi-ate & Advanced licences. Details: Paul 07768 996370, [email protected], www.otleyradio.org

Otley in Bloom A friendly group of volunteers who work to improve the green environment of the town. New members welcome. Meetings at Otley Court-house, 7pm first Tues of every month.

Otley Camera Club Meets Thurs at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, 7pm. Packed programme of speak-ers & competitions. Improve your skills & get more from your camera. Details: www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

Otley Chevin Rotary Club Meets at Chevin Country Park Hotel, York Gate, Mon, 7.30pm. Dinner followed by interesting speaker. Rotary provides a wide range of services - local, national & international, plus a good social programme. Details: David Lewis 01943 877720.

Otley Lions Visit them at their bookshop at 5 Mercury Row, Otley on Tues, Fri & Sat, or at Otley Carnival (18 June). New members & helpers welcome. Varied social activi-ties, dinners, quizzes. Meet-ings 1st & 3rd Mon of month at the Old Cock, Crossgate. Details: David McDowell 01943 467551 or Eric Booth 01943 467900.

Otley Film Society Thurs 30 June, 7.30pm Otley Courthouse, Otley Walking Festival Event – 127 Hours starring James Franco as real-life mountain climber Aron Ralston. Tickets £3. [email protected] www.otleyfilmsociety.org.uk

Otley Little Theatre Live thea-tre & musical events in Otley. New members welcome – acting, singing, dancing & anyone who can help with technical backstage. Details: Lee Wells 01943 464982, [email protected], www.otley.co.uk/littletheatre

Otley Poets meet 1st Tues of month at 8pm for poems, drinks & occasional guest poets at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate Otley. Details: Alan Holdsworth 01943 968374 [email protected].

Otley Pub Club meets 1st Thurs of month for a social drink at pub meeting & visit to two other pubs. Every-one welcome. Keep up to date with what’s on in Otley Pubs. Details: http://tinyurl.com/4e6s7zr

Otley Rotary Club meets weekly at Westbourne House, Bradford Road, Otley, Thurs 12.30 – 1.45pm. Open to active/retired pro-fessional/business people. Lunch & guest speaker. Details: Keith Thompson 01943 879329 [email protected].

Otley Townswomen’s Guild promotes the interests of women & raises money for charities. It meets 1st Thurs of each month, 7.30pm in the Lecture Room, Otley Methodist Church. Speakers plus wide variety of interest groups. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 468741 [email protected]

Otley & District Women’s Forum meets for coffee & a chat on Thurs 30 June & 4 Aug, 10am at Methodist Church rooms, Boroughgate. Fortnightly meetings resume 2nd week in Sept. Details: Jo Smith 01943 463771.

Otley Women’s Institute Meets at 7.15pm on 2nd Wed of the month in Cross Green Community Centre, Otley. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 463610

Pool Bridge Club meets on Mon (excl bank holi-days),1.15 – 4.30pm at Pool Methodist Church.

Reaching Out Group for widowed women young at heart & in years who would like to meet others in similar position. Meets Thurs 6.30 – 8.30pm, St John Ambulance Hut, Gaye Lane, Otley. A safe place for friendship & sup-port. Details: Lesley 07931 892747.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome. Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/films/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more. Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds. Details: 0844 8111025www.leedsivc.org.uk

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

The Women’s Fellowship meets Wed, 2pm at Pool Methodist Church. Variety of interesting speakers.

Wharfedale Speakers Club meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month at Cross Green Community Centre, Pool Rd, Otley. New members wel-come. Speakers of all ages & backgrounds. Come along & improve your speaking skills. Details: Tony Morris 0113 258 3507

Wharfedale Gardeners Group Meets 7.30pm 2nd Tues of the month (Sept - May) at Otley Methodist Church. Guest speakers, plant sales & trips. Annual membership £10. Details: Thelma Harrison 0113 225 6405.

Wharfedale German Circle meets on or near 15th of month at 8pm. Events include speakers, films, debates, quizzes, music, parties & conversation mem-bers & visitors (in English or German). Details: 01943 464087, [email protected], or visit www.germancir-cle.ilkley.org

White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets Mon 7.45pm Farsley Library, Old Road, Farsley, LS28. Next meet-ings 13 & 27June. Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills, includ-ing Powerpoint, while having a lot of fun. See them also on YouTube. Details: Sheila Wyatt 267 2062

Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headin-gley. Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces. Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583.

MUSIC

Bradford Music Club meets 3rd Sun each month, 7 – 9pm at Rawdon Meet-ing House, Harrogate Rd. Singers & musicians needed. All styles of music. Details: Ann Perry 01274 630162 [email protected]

Burley in Wharfedale Probus Male Voice Choir invites new members, particu-larly tenors. Rehearsals Mon 10am at Burley Grange with experienced conduc-tor, Margaret Dexter, who is well known in local musical circles. Occasional concerts for local groups. Details: Secretary Brian Jones on 01943 874552.

Community Singing Group devoted to the enjoyment of singing & developing voices together. New members (especially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a friendly environment. Every Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm (term time) at the Otley Courthouse. Details: Dave Stewart 01943 461971, [email protected]

Fairfax Singers (Burley-in-Wharfedale) sing for chari-ties & have helped raise sig-nificant funds. If you would like to book a concert please contact Marjorie Hall 01274 597024, [email protected]. They would welcome 2 Altos & 1 Tenor. Some experience. Contact Dorothy Hawkshaw Musical Director 01943 877464 www.fairfaxs-ingers.org.uk

Fairfax Singers Concert Sun 19 June, 3pm Roberts Park Bandstand, Saltaire, Shipley.

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

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club meets Wed, 7.30 – 10.30pm at Guiseley Factory Workers Club, 6 Town St. LS29. Come along & listen to or play the Club’s Roland AT900c organ & Yamaha PSR S900 keyboard. Con-certs by professional artist. Guests welcome - £4. De-tails: 0113 226 5671, www.leedssocialclubs.co.uk

Me-Time Community Singing Group New members (espe-cially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a relaxed friendly, environment. Every Tues 8 – 9.30pm at 7 Newall Mount, Otley. Details: 01943 461971, [email protected]

Otley Chamber Orchestra rehearses fortnightly on Sundays, 7 - 9pm at Otley Courthouse. New members (especially upper strings) welcome. Details: [email protected]

Otley Little Theatre Orchestra rehearses 1st & 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30pm at Otley St John Ambulance Station near Sainsbury’s. They play a range of music including musicals, popular & classi-cal & would welcome more musicians. Details: Neil Briggs 07900 050346, [email protected]

Players for Pleasure offers opportunities for adult ama-teur musicians to meet & perform favourite pieces in a friendly & supportive atmos-phere. All levels from begin-ner upwards. All instruments - orchestral, piano, singing etc. Details of forthcoming events etc. www.playersfor-pleasure.co.uk

Wharfedale Recorded Music Meets 7.45pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Margerison Rd, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley. Wed 18 May: Verdi’s Requiem. Visi-tors welcome. This marks the end of the 2010/11 season. Details: 01943 601538, www.wharfedalerecordedmu-sic.ilkley.org

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

SENIORS

Ilkley Senior Citizens Club meets Tues, 2pm in the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, for fellowship, entertainment & outings. Just turn up to join in the Concert Hall.

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

Menston Retired Men’s Forum Meetings 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 10am at Kirklands. New members welcome. Details: Ken Chad-wick 01943 874530, Geoff Winter 01943 877832.

Otley Action for Older People Wed am at Bennett Court – chair based exercise classes for over 60s & 2 – 3pm at Otley Methodist Church. £3. Fri pm Men’s Group outdoor bowling every fortnight at Grove Hill. Monthly Film Club at Otley Courthouse (Mon 20 June) £3 incl raffle, tea & biscuits. Details: 01943 463965

Otley Action Gardener (Craig) will be available throughout the summer to make sure gardens in the Otley area are in tip top condition. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact the Otley Action office on 01943 463965

Otley Over 60s Club at Crossgate (opposite Rose & Crown) open Wed to Sat, 9am–12 noon, serving refreshments. Sequence Dancing on Wed 2 – 4pm; Gentle Exercise to Music on Thurs, 10.15–11.15am; Sat Bingo,1.45pm; bric- a-brac stall Fri & Sat 9am–12noon.

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SPIRITUAL

Bethel Evangelical Church Otley & Ilkley meets every Sun,10.30am at Whartons Primary School (off Newall Carr Road), Otley & 6pm at Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley. Details: Pastor Martin Woodier 01943 464631 www.bethelotleyilk-ley.com

Christian Science Church (Headingley) invites you to their services: Sun10.30am. Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30pm, & 4th Wed at 2.30pm. Read-ing Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri . 40 Otley Road. www.christianscience.org.uk

Guiseley Baptist Church is a growing welcoming com-munity. A mixture of ages, including children & young people meet at Sunday serv-ices at 9.30am & 11.15am. Details: 01943 884 233, www.guiseleybaptistchurch.co.uk

Menston Methodist Church invites you to Sunday service at 10.30am, where a warm welcome awaits. Don’t be a stranger, there are new friends here waiting to get to know you. Alternative form of worship ‘Taste & See’ in Cor-nerstone Cafe last Sunday of the month. Upcoming event: Strawberry Tea, 4pm 16 July.

Otley Quakers meet 1st & 3rd Sun of the month, 11am – 12 noon. Details: 01943 463351, [email protected]. Webpage link at www.otley.co.uk/churches/

Otley Spiritualist Church Church services: Tues heal-ing 7.30pm; Wed healing 2.30pm; Sat Service 7pm (clairvoyance); Sun Service 6.30pm (divine). 38 New-market Street, Otley.

Rise & Shine @ 9 Everyone welcome. 30 minute cafe-style worship, ideal for all ages. Informal, friendly, light breakfast every Sunday, 9am at United Reformed Church, Main Street, Burley-in-Wharfedale. Details: Mirella 01943 465 353

SUPPORT

Arthritis Care (Otley & District) meets at St John Ambulance Meeting Room, Gay Lane, 1st Wed of month, 2 – 4pm. People of all ages with arthritis, or an interest in it, most welcome. Details: 01943 466428.

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meet 3rd Tues of each month, 7 - 9pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, LS16. New members welcome. Details: Pat 0113 275 7694.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families through-out North & West Yorkshire. Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, [email protected], www.groups.crohnsandcoli-tis.org.uk/Leeds

Diabetes Leeds Support Group Friendly group of people with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes & their partners/ carers, meets 1st Mon of the month (except bank holidays) at West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7 – 9pm. Details: Joan Wells 0113 225 4528.

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

La Leche League of Whar-fedale meets 1st Fri of month, 10am to noon, lower hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. Breastfeeding help & support. All women interest-ed in breastfeeding welcome – babies & young children too. Free, but donation to running costs welcome. De-tails: Ruth 01943 461 051.

Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, non-judge-mental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, includ-ing those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090.

Lymphoma Association Sup-port Group A friendly group that meets the last Mon of each month, 2pm at Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, St. James’s Hospital, LS9 7TF. All who have experienced Lymphoma, their fam-ily & friends, are welcome. Frequent guest speakers. Details: Roy 01765 692132, Jane 0113 2811226, Nor-man 0113 267 3388.

Memory Lane Café 4th Thurs of month (23 June), 1.30 – 3.30pm, Otley Rugby Club. A supportive & welcoming environment for older people with memory problems or dementia. Enjoy some musi-cal entertainment & pass a sociable couple of hours. Refreshments. Support for carers. Transport avail-able for small fee. Details: Otley Action for Older People 01943 463965

Macmillan Cancer Support New fundraising group in Otley. Details: Laura Riach 01924 232444 [email protected]

Speakability Regular get-together for people who live with ‘aphasia’. Visits, outings, speakers etc. Third Thurs every month, 2pm at Otley Community Centre, Cross Green, Otley. Details: Ray Rundle, 0113 258 2892, Graham 01977 796219

Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified in-structors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3. Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721.

The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www.ychc.org.uk

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

An Evening with Tim Bentinck (David in The Arch-ers) Sat 25 June, 7.30pm at Otley Courthouse. A whimsi-cal show mixing anecdotes, impressions, comedy songs, video clips & ‘live lip-synch’ Tickets £11/£9 in advance, £12/£10 on door.

Martin Bell Mon 13 June, 6.30pm at Palm Court, Queen’s Hotel, Leeds. The Ex MP & journalist will talk about his work as a Special Representative with UNICEF, followed by a Q&A session. Tickets £15 from 07802 681279 or on the door. All proceeds to UNICEF Leeds.

Talks at Temple Newsam by National Trust volunteers, covering many aspects of the house. Included in entry price. Details: 264 7321.

Yorkshire Archaeological So-ciety (Family History Section) Sat 11 June, 2pm at 23, Clarendon Rd. Leeds, lecture entitled ‘The Never Ending Jigsaw’ by Dr John Laycock. Free drop-in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone need-ing help with family history research. Details: 0113 263 9540

MISC/EVENTS

Adult learning at Otley Chil-dren’s Centre Would you like to develop self confidence & get back into education or work? Leeds City College is working with OCC to deliver a fun course in basic com-puter skills. Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrens-centre.co.uk

Come Join Us! Enthusiastic, friendly people needed to volunteer in Leeds Chil-dren’s Hospital fundraising Department, based at LGI. Details: Stephanie Burland 0113 392 5140, [email protected] for volunteer application pack. www.leed-shospitalsfundraising.org.uk

Frankenstein Live: Angus & Ross Theatre Company Sat 4 June, 7.30pm at Otley Courthouse. Based on the classic Mary Shelley horror story, this gripping adapta-tion explores the attachment between Dr Frankenstein & his creation. Written specially for the company by BAFTA nominated writer Tom Needham. Tickets: £9/£7 in advance from 01943 467466, £10/£8 on door.

Honey Bee Swarms will be collected, free of charge, (if accessible). Details: Terri Beddows 268 8231, 0796 451 7608.

Leeds Civic Trust Guided Supper Walks Thurs 9 June: Holbeck Urban Village – Cradle of the Industrial Revolution; Thurs 16 June: Leeds Waterfront; Tues 28 June – Musical Leeds. Walks start 7pm from the Trust office, 17-19 Wharf St & last about 1½ hours, ending with supper at Wharf St. Cost £9. Details & to book: 0113 243 9594, [email protected].

Otley Museum Documen-tary & Photographic Archive Wellcroft House, (The Cycle Club) Otley. Open Mon, Tues, Fri, & 1st Sat of each month 9.45am – 12.15pm (excl bank holidays). Research Otley’s heritage – call in or phone for an appointment. Details: 01943 468181, [email protected], www.otleymuseum.org

Parent Forum open to all parent/carers using Otley Children’s Centre. Your op-portunity to comment on the Centre’s services & contrib-ute to the development of the centre. Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrens-centre.co.uk

Pool Village Hall Hire this excellent facility with hall, kitchen & meeting room. Ideal venue for children’s parties, receptions, leisure activities, dances & fundrais-ing events. Large car park & access to a private bar if required. Details: Tim Robson 0113 284 3437 [email protected]

Second Hand Furniture at Safe Haven at Willow Green, Parkside, Horsforth, LS18. Registered Charity.Open: Mon-Fri 9.15am – 4pm; Sat 10am – 2pm. Sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, etc. For Sales/collection of furni-ture contact 07910 545 569 Small delivery charge.

Volunteer at Otley Children’s Centre If you enjoy working with children under five, would like to share your skills and receive profes-sional volunteer training from Homestart, call Otley Children’s Centre on 01943 467379 & book an informal chat about volunteering. All candidates will complete an enhanced CRB check. www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk

Volunteer Collectors Wanted! St Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people to help with collections in local supermarkets. Wide range of dates & times to choose from. The hospice earns over £40,000 a year from store collections and boxes in the community. Details: Jenny 218 5565, www.st-gemma.co.uk

Wesley Hall at Otley Method-ist Church Available to local organisations & charities for fundraising purposes every Fri, 9.30-11.30am. Cost: £20. Details: Pauline Dobson 01943 466 751.

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