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Issue 52 | June 2019
What’s happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton & Stourton
RESIDENTS SNOOKERED
In this issue:
First spade in at community centre
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Swanning around on the river
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Noise until 5am continues as owners appeal Enforcement Order
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by Jeremy Morton
esidents living near the Cuedos Snooker Centre on Dewsbury Road in Beeston are furious that it remains open and its customers continue to cause noise nuisance into the early hours of the morning. This despite the centre being refused planning permission and having been served with an enforcement order by Leeds City Council, as South Leeds Life reported last month. The centre’s owners have now appealed against the Enforcement Order to the independent Planning Inspectorate. It is likely to be at least six months before the case gets looked at and during this time the centre is able to stay open for business. People living close to Cuedos have told South Leeds Life they have to put up with noisy groups of men, fires in the car park, barking dogs, car doors slamming and cars revving their engines. We have also seen a log of when the centre closed each day. In the month starting 19 April, the centre closed at 1am or later on 23 days, 7 of those were after 3am and on Easter
Sunday it didn’t close until 5:20am. We have also been told the centre does not have its own water supply and is getting water via a hosepipe from the newsagents next door. In a letter to Councillors, Planning Officers have explained that the owners have appealed against the Enforcement Order, but not (yet) the refusal of planning permission. They go on to point out that the Order must be appealed within 28 days, but they have up to six months to appeal against the planning decision. They go on to say “Unfortunately, the appeals process can take a long time to go through and we are bound the Planning Inspectorate's timetable on this matter.” Following our report last month South Leeds Life was contacted by Asad Hussain, who we understand to be the owner of Cuedos. He asked us clarify to our readers that the snooker hall was still open for business. He went on to say: “I have never been in business before so I don’t know the procedure. I am taking advice from my architect and
Theatre audition winners
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Abby and Kayla’s golden gloves
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NEWS The Cuedos snooker centre remains open for business despite the Enforcement Notice the council and from what I am aware of, as I have appealed the procedure can take a few years and it is unfair for you to assume things and mislead the general public as to be believing we are closed.” We asked Mr Hussain about the noise complaints but he has not to replied to our
questions. Commenting on the situation Cllr Andrew Scopes (Beeston & Holbeck) said: “While I’m generally in favour of developing unused sites, given this planning applications has been rejected for valid planning reasons, it is frustrating that the occupier
can drag out the process with the lengthy appeal process. I feel for local residents who are contacting me about noise going on into the early hours of the morning.” For more on this turn to Hilary Benn MP’s column on page 2, readers letters and In Our View on page 12.
SCHOOLS
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FEEDBACK
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PEOPLE
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ARTS
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WHAT’S ON
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SPORT
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MP’s notebook F
by Hilary Benn MP
or the second time in recent years local residents and I have found ourselves dealing with a particular problem. Companies that start operating and causing disturbance in buildings when they don't have planning permission for what they are doing. In the first case, a quiet residential block by the river was turned, in effect, into a 'hotel' overnight when the new owners removed all the long-term tenants they could and started renting out flats on a nightly basis to stag parties and hen-dos. Suddenly the residents still living there found lots of strangers coming and going at all hours, with a great deal of noise and anti-social behaviour. In the second case, the front of the Sugar Refinery (also known as Concourse House) on Dewsbury Road has been turned into a snooker hall which operates until the early hours. In neither case did those responsible have planning permission for what they were doing. And in both cases residents were not only disturbed by noise but astonished to discover that the owners could apparently get away with it.
To their credit, Leeds City Council acted to try and bring the nuisance to an end, but those responsible were able to play the system by appealing to the Planning Inspectorate against both the Council's refusal of planning permission and their issuing enforcement notices telling them to stop what they were doing. And the result was, and is, that it can take months for the Inspectorate to allocate a case and hold a hearing. In a supposedly over-regulated society, it is astonishing that people can just ignore the need to get planning approval, knowing that they can carry on for about for a year or so until they lose their appeal. This simply isn't acceptable, and I think we we need a better, faster system to stop the unscrupulous getting away with flouting the rules. The seventy-fifth anniversary of DDay, when the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, will be marked by commemorations in the first week of June in both England and France. For most of us this will be about history, but for a diminishing number of veterans and others, now in their nineties, it is a living memory. A memory of courage and sacrifice by soldiers and airmen
of many countries. A memory of friends and comrades who never made it off those beaches as they began the battle to liberate Europe from the Nazis. And a memory for the people of Normandy of seeing those liberators coming across the Channel. A few years ago on a family holiday to Normandy, we visited many of the sites of the battles and read about the stories. The decision to go on the 6 June when RAF meteorologist Group Hilary Benn MP Captain James Stagg told We ended the day on the seafront Eisenhower and Montgomery that in a town where the flags of all of the on the 6th there would be a window Allies who had fought were flying in in the uniquely bad summer weather the evening sun. As we stood there affecting the Channel that summer. looking out across the Channel, an The sight of Pegasus Bridge, taken old man came along to take the and held by British paratroopers in flags down one by one, as he did the early hours of the day. The every night. daunting cliffs at the Pointe du Hoc When he discovered that we were which the American Rangers had to British, he invited us to lower the scale under fierce fire. Union Jack. It was a lovely gesture of And the immaculately-tended heartfelt appreciation and a cemeteries where British, American, reminder on behalf of the people of French and German young men lie in Normandy that the memory of what row after row - an eternal reminder was done that day endures until this of what war once did to the day. They remember, and that is why continent of Europe. we should remember too.
Tetley’s brewery site: a park, a pub and priority for pedestrians by Jeremy Morton
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evelopers Vastint have revealed more details of their plans for the Tetley Brewery site in Hunslet. Plans on show at The Tetley art gallery last month covered four elements: the park, the Crown Hotel, outline plans for phase 2 (across Crown Point Road) and the first park-side buildings. The plans for the park include ornamental treelined paths crossing expanses of grass and denser ‘orchard’ planting around the boundaries. If approved it will also see the narrowing of Crown Point Road to a single lane with priority for pedestrian crossings. They are keen to see it become a road through a park than a road that divides two areas of green space. Whilst the Old Crown Hotel, which has lain derelict for decades on Crown Point Road, will be renovated and brought back into use as a pub with offices above, a row of ‘cottages’ next door
Discussing the plans over a model of the site face demolition. fact they were built over The derelict houses are several decades, were currently listed and Vastint through terraced houses engaged heritage that would have probably consultants to survey the housed middle class properties and advise on professionals. The confusion how they could be brought may relate to numbering on back into use. But the Sheaf Street at the back of consultants quickly realised the properties. that the houses had been Vastint are currently going wrongly identified in the through a process of trying listing as early back to back to get the properties deworkmen’s houses, when in listed. Demolition will open
up the vista for a further segment of parkland running down towards the City College Printworks Campus on Hunslet Road. Interestingly, Leeds Civic Trust have shown no opposition to the buildings being demolished. Detailed plans for the first buildings on site have taken account of the former route of Hunslet Lane to allow
further permeability through the site for pedestrians and cyclists. The eight storey buildings will be brick clad and accommodate offices and ground floor commercial uses. Planning applications will be submitted over the next few months for all four schemes and it is hoped that the offices and park could be opened in 2022.
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Groups win funding from St Luke’s T
hree of South Leeds many community groups were recepients of this year’s St Luke’s CARES Community Awards. The top award, worth £1,000, went to Supreme Starlets. The majorettes group from Middleton work with a mix of children including those with a learning difficulty. Second were Plants For The People, who are working with schools to introduce pollution cleansing plants into classrooms and eventually homes across South Leeds. Asked what they would spend their award on Ed Carlisle responded succinctly “More plants.” Third place went to the Arm In Arm Walking Group from Middleton Elderly Aid. Started by Ken Ingram when he moved
to Middleton, the group helps members keep physically and socially active with a weekly walk. The group joked that they would spend their grant “down the pub”, but in fact plan to buy pedometers for members are pay for transport so that they can walk further afield. Supreme Starlets were delighted to win saying the award would make a real difference. They keep the subs low so that as many children as possible can join in, but that only pays for hall fees. The grant will help with competition entry fees and costumes. The event took place at St Luke’s Cares Charity shop on Dewsbury Road on Friday 24 May. The shop’s volunteers were also recognised with a certificate and small gift.
St Luke’s CARES Community Award winners: Supreme Starlets, Plants For The People and Arm In Arm Walking Group
Friendly faces at United Free Church cafe and charity shop I
by Abbie Randall
f you find yourself fancying a cup of tea and a piece of toast after the Friday morning school run we have the perfect place for you! A friendly group of volunteers run the Beeston Hill United Free Church’s café style Charity Shop religiously every Friday and welcome everyone who comes to the door. Held at the Church on the corner of Malvern Road it’s easy to spot with the doors flung open and colourful signage outside. There are bargains to be found with £1 rails of both adult and children’s clothing as well as racks of accessories and shoes and toys for little ones. Children are encouraged to visit and there is usually a craft table laden with plentiful crafting materials and careful planning goes into each
session meaning the children come away having had fun creating masterpieces for their fridges. With the café and craft station being close to one another parents can afford to sit back and savour their morning caffeine while keeping an eye on their children being creative. The Friday mornings have been running for ten years. Funds raised are put towards the United Free Church Carol and her team are ready to greet you to enable it to often for the benefit of charities continue contributing to the such as Macmillan. local community. Donations If you would like to volunteer such as craft items are also with this wonderful group they sent to local schools and coffee could use a few extra pairs of mornings are held every so hands to help set up on a
Iceland set to move into J1
The Food Warehouse will open later this year
I Thursday afternoon, please get in touch with the Church directly if you would like to get involved or drop into their coffee morning you will be very welcome!
celand Foods have confirmed that they are set to open a new store at Junction 1 Retail Park, Ring Road Beeston, close to B&Q in a unit formerly occupied by Aldi. The store will be one of their larger The Food Warehouse outlets which describes itself on the website thus: “We are Iceland’s bigger little brother bringing you free parking, exclusive products,
bigger choice in food and homeware, bigger packs and even bigger deals, it’s the bigger store giving you a great deal more!” The store is planned to open in the late summer 2019. Two planning applications have been submitted relating a new storefront and plant to the rear of the building, no other changes to the unit are proposed.
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Labour hold on “Deficient” landlord fined to Council seats £20,000 for unsafe property in South Leeds L
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he Labour Party held on to the three South Leeds seats in May’s Council election and held on to control of Leeds City Council, losing just four of their 61 seats across the city. Results came in the early hours of Friday morning following an overnight count at the first direct Arena. Andrew Scopes was re-elected in Beeston & Holbeck; Paul Wray was re-elected in Hunslet & Riverside; and Paul Truswell was re-elected in Middleton Park ward. Cllr Andrew Scopes said on Twitter: “Absolutely delighted to have been re-elected for the Beeston and Holbeck ward in #Leeds! Thanks to residents for voting for me, my family, @AdamPOgilvie my agent and the many Labour colleagues for your support! This isn’t about me though, but our community, let’s work together!” Cllr Paul Wray commented: “To the people of Hunslet and Riverside, thank you. Dispite a national swing against Labour and the Tories, clearly fuelled by frustration over Brexit, the community I live in
and serve has decided to ask me to continue the investment and improvements to our ward I’ve started.” All three faced challenges from local campaigners. In Hunslet & Riverside, Ed Carlisle fought the seat for the Green Party again and raised his share of the vote from 38% to 42.5%, but still trailed Paul Wray fror Labour by 246 votes. In Beeston & Holbeck Laura Walton’s (Save Our Beeston and Holbeck Independents) share of the vote was down slightly from 26% to 25.1%. Andrew Scopes’ majority was 954. The Middleton Park ward saw Wayne Dixon (SDP) win a 23.6% share of the vote, down from 26.8% last year with Will Lockwood (UKIP) on 19% (UKIP didn’t stand a candidate in the ward last year). Paul Truswell’s majority was 852. The turnout was 25.2% in both Beeston & Holbeck and just 22.4% in Middleton Park, down from 23-28% last year. Across the city the turnout was 31%. Results in full:
andlord Jack Collins has been in court again for the poor state of his Beeston properties. This time he will be £20,000 out of pocket after failing to protect the safety of his tenants in a house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Sefton Avenue. Collins appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on 3 May 2019, the prosecution was
brought by Leeds City Council. South Leeds Life reported how Collins, who lives at Woodlea Road in Yeadon, was fined a total of £14,000 for similar offences in February 2018 in relation to two other properties in the area. Mr Collins, 69, said he was unhappy with the quality of work from contractors and felt he had to do the work himself, but had been suffering ill health. He added that he “only made £18,000 profit from this property.” The Magistrates Panel said: “Mr Collins, you own 10 properties, your business is in housing people. It’s apparent you are deficient in this role/business.” Collins was found guilty of the following offences: • Failure to provide information to occupiers • Failure to ensure means of escape is kept clear • Failure to maintain escape route in good order and repair • Failure to maintain fire alarm system • Failure to maintain gardens in safe and tidy condition
• Failure to maintain internal structure of living accommodation • Failure to maintain fixtures and fittings in good order and repair Collins was fined £17,500 and ordered to pay the prosecutions costs of £2,446.50 plus a victim surcharge of £170.
Ground broken for new community centre building
Beeston & Holbeck ward Andrew Scopes
Labour Party
2,033
Laura Walton
Save our Beeston & Holbeck In-
1,079
Bill Palfreman
UKIP
349
Robert Winfield
Conservative Party
326
Alaric Hall
Green Party
302
Jarrod Gaines
Liberal Democrats
187
Electorate: 17,049
Turnout: 25.2%
Hunslet & Riverside ward Paul Wray
Labour Party
2,012
Ed Carlisle
Green Party
1,766
Jordan Young
Conservative Party
192
Benedict Turner-
Liberal Democrats
149
Electorate: 16,246
Turnout: 25.6% Middleton Park ward
Paul Truswell
Labour Party
1,879
Wayne Dixon
SDP
1,027
Will Lockwood
UKIP
831
Hugh Findlay
Conservative Party
259
Eunice Agbemafle
Green Party
212
Robert Jacques
Liberal Democrats
137
Electorate: 19,448 Turnout: 22.4%
Beeston Village Community Centre users join Health For All to celebrate the start of work on the new building.
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he first sod of grass was turned for the building of the new Beeston Village Community Centre on Friday 3 May 2019. Cllr Angela Gabriel (Beeston & Holbeck) did the honours, helped by Pat McGeever, CEO of Health For All and Steven Gould from the National Lottery Community Fund. Representatives from community groups who have used the Centre and will be using the new two storey Community Centre in future together with Architect Andrew Croxall and main contractor Triton were also present. The National Lottery Community Fund has
contributed over £1.1m to cost of building the new two storey centre, which replaces the former library building next to Hugh Gaitskell Primary School. The project has been led by Health for All’s Toshal Bhatia from its conception with support from the Centre’s steering group members and dedicated volunteers. When Beeston Library moved to its current home on Town Street in 2009, Health For All worked with two partner organisations Better Action For Families (BAFF) And Beeston Community Forum which played a pivotal role in identifying the need for and calling for a community centre
to serve this part of Beeston. This work was supported by local ward Councillors including Cllr Angela Gabriel, who help with the transfer of the building to Health For All. Cllr Angela Gabriel said: “It is exciting to see the construction of the Centre being initiated. Beeston needed this kind of shared community space that is accessible and welcoming to local people.” As part of the ceremony Chinese Elders group, Lychee Red, performed a Lion dance to wish good fortune on the project. The group initially formed at the centre and are keen to move back into the new building.
Photo: Steve Thompson Pat McGeever, Health for All’s CEO said: “The Centre is an example of real Community Development work bringing communities together with shared needs and enabling them to run activities in the community for local people.” Toshal Bhatia added: “We are delighted that the building work has started. All the community groups who use the centre have waited a long time and the building of the new centre brings the message of togetherness and hope.” The building work is expected to last about seven months. A grand opening ceremony will be held sometime in November.
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A place of calm in the city S
by Abbie Randall
ometimes taking a moment away from the fast pace and stresses of life can really help clear your mind and take away some of the pressure especially when you’re with a group of likeminded people. The Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds (JBCL) in Holbeck has the facilities and space to do this through their programme of both Buddhist and secular activities including talks, workshops and classes. JBCL has been running for twenty years and was originally housed in the city centre. They have recently found a new home in Holbeck, which has now been open for three months and already held a number of classes and events. Kerry Prest, the Director of JBCL and his team are located in the old Clyde Works building, which used to be a textile mill. It was built in 1935, the same year that the Dalai Lama’s was born, which feels very fitting considering the new centre now held within its walls. There is ample space in the premises with the ground floor already fully renovated and operational. It contains small offices and a large meditation hall which serves various purposes including a meeting space. The centre currently also houses a counselling service and mindfulness coach who
has created a welcoming and inclusive space to work in. Alongside this the centre offers outreach into the local community. Kerry explained that Buddhist classes and talks are available for people of the faith and those interested in learning more about Tibetan Buddhism, however there are also activities aimed at those of other faiths or no faith. Tai Chi, Yoga, express meditation and mindfulness sessions are available and offer a welcome break from the normal routine so come along and give one of these classes a go! The centre isn’t complete yet however, as there is ample space in the attic for the centre to expand into. This will be converted into a comprehensive library and additional meditation hall to serve the centre and they are keen to have other groups use the remaining space. Kerry is confident that within 6 months to a year the attic will be renovated and in use, but for now there is a lot of planning and work to be done. During my visit I met many people who keep the centre running and create the welcoming atmosphere, Annette is the house manager and Jay heads up the café. If you are passing he would love to make you a cup of tea or coffee. Alongside the café there is charity shop which is
Meet the team at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Holbeck
Swanning about on the river
Riverside residents in Hunslet have been keeping a watch on their newest neighbours - eight cygnets have successfully hatched, these six have already taken to the water. Photo: Sandra Ingemansen currently accepting donations. If you would like to know more drop into the centre, or check out their website which lists all upcoming events: jamyangleeds.co.uk. There are many interesting sessions coming up including a curry and movie night which is to be held on 8 June. There are also regular Beginners Mediatation classes. JBCL are also currently looking for volunteers to help run the café and charity shop or even to be a welcoming face at the reception desk, if you have any time to dedicate please get in touch with Kerry on (0113) 345 2626.
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6 News NEWS IN BRIEF Priestley Construction score at Wembley Beeston-based Priestley Construction were crowned Events & PR Contractor of the Year at the prestigious National Building Awards 2019. Rob Pell, the Construction Director at Priestley said: “It has been an amazing 12 months for us here and to now be crowned with the title is a genuine thrill. Priestley Construction was the brainchild of former professional rugby player Nathan Priestley who set up the business in 2012.
United fans collect 10,000 meals The Leeds United Supporters Trust have hit their target of collecting 10,000 meals to donate to families in crisis across leads through the city’s foodbanks. In addition there has been £7,282 raised through the bucket collections and online donations. Collections started in October and have run outside the East Stand at every home match to the end of the season.
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Shine Nail Bar set to close A
by Kate Alty
t the end of June, The Shine Nail Bar is shutting its doors for good. The Shine Nail Bar is a project that St Luke’s CARES began back in 2015, a social enterprise nail bar to provide opportunities for young people in the local area to gain skills, support and experience and a place which would generate income for the work of The Shine Project. It has been such an exciting adventure over the last few years starting the nail bar, seeing staff grow and develop, giving young people opportunities and being a presence in the heart of the community. We have learnt more about shellac, acrylics, eyebrows and glitter than we ever thought we would! As the nail bar closes we, as St Luke’s CARES, are still committed to the things that were the heart of the nail bar: young people, the local community and seeing both flourish and these things will continue to be worked out through different ventures and projects.
The Shine Nail Bar provided space for young women to talk about what matters to them Over the four years the nail bar has been on Beeston Hill we’ve had some amazing times which are certainly worth celebrating. A few highlights that spring to mind have been: • meeting Prince Charles and chatting to him about a little nail bar in Beeston where he could come and get his eyebrows shaped • being nominated for Scratch Star awards
(equivalent of the nail Oscars!) and getting glammed up for the fancy awards ceremony • partnering with local business and charities such as DePuy, Joanna, BITMO, Holbeck Elderly Aid to provide nails in the community • seeing hundreds of girls coming through taster sessions, work experience, drops ins and groups at the nail bar,
• ALL the fabulous nail art designs • seeing the community rally round to support a local business giving back to local people (and drawing people from all over Leeds who wanted to support girls in South Leeds) • doing nails at the opening of Victoria Gate • chatting on BBC Radio Leeds • loads of super fun kids
parties • and providing Prom Packages for young people in the local area as well as many many other highlights. We are proud of what we’ve achieved and couldn’t have done it without the support of the community, our amazing customers and our hard working staff so thank you if you are in one of those groups, we have really appreciated all the support. The Shine Nail Bar has provided such a brilliant space right in the heart of the community to meet with young people, this has been such a fantastic thing so St Luke’s CARES will still keep the building and it will continue to be used as a place for young people to come to groups receive support and advice (including broadening it out to the boys at RISE), as well as leaving space for other exciting community ideas! The Shine Nail Bar officially closes at the end of June so you have still got 6 weeks to enjoy it as it is and we look forward to sharing with you how the space continues to be used and developed after June.
Cycling for SLATE’s recycling volunteers
CITU plans delayed Changes to Building Regulations in the light of the Grenfell Tower disaster have caused delays to CITU’s new home in the Climate Innovation District next to the River Aire. Whilst their houses continue to be produced and erected on site, plans for multi storey flats are having to be re-thought. A show house is now open on site as is the pedestrian and cycle bridge across the river and landscaping works are progressing. Call (0113) 320 2357 to arrange a viewing.
Photo: Mark Wheelwright
SLATE volunteers with staff from White Rose Shopping Centre
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outh Leeds-based charity SLATE enjoyed a unique afternoon of cycling fun thanks to a bursary from White Rose Shopping Centre and Landsec. Aiming to celebrate and thank the volunteers for their tireless work within the South Leeds community, the donation has allowed the charity to give their members a well-earned treat and enjoy an afternoon away from their usual activities. The South Leeds charity provides employment to adults with learning disabilities through various volunteering opportunities – such as in SLATE cafes and shops. SLATE collects unwanted furniture and sells it at affordable prices, stopping it going to landfill.
The mixed-ability SLATE members, who provide more than 500 volunteer hours per week across Hunslet, Armley, and Gipton, visited Leeds Urban Bike Park on 15 May. Twenty five SLATE members were in attendance. Ann Wilson, SLATE Charity Group, Volunteer Team Leader said: “Being able to have a unique afternoon of active, safe, and adventurous fun is an opportunity our volunteers are incredibly grateful for. “The kind donation from White Rose has allowed our vulnerable members to enjoy an afternoon out-of-theordinary, and give them a sense of freedom that they will remember for a very long time.”
For Dementia Action week South Leeds Live At Home hosted a community event inviting the wider community to come and find out what help and support there is available for those living with Dementia and those caring and living with people diagnosed with memory loss. Amongst many other organisations the Library service brought Virtual Reality headsets that allowed people to visit the Amazon rain forest or fly a Lancaster bomber.
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Alongside Birthing Suite opens in Leeds T
by Lucy Potter
he choices for birthing in Leeds have opened up to more appealing options as I discovered in my role as Chair of the Maternity Voices Partnerships (MVP) at Women’s Health Matters.
by midwives, consultants and parent reps from the MVP. Midwifery Led care means instead of seeing other clinician’s busying about, it is only your named midwife being present offering care and support. After giving birth women and
Subdued lighting in the home from home birthing suite at the LGI The new Alongside Midwifery Led unit (AMU) at Leeds General infirmary (LGI) opened its doors on 3 May. The newly refurbished suite was officially named the ‘Lotus Alongside Midwifery Led Unit’. Situated towards the end of the delivery suite (L44) the doors of the new birthing suite stand to welcome in pregnant ladies and their families to give birth in a less medical environment. The AMU is a birthing centre for pregnant women who are ‘low risk’ who wish to give birth in a home from home environment, but can be physically transferred for intervention if they need an epidural or obstetric care. The prestigious event was opened by Deputy Chief Nurse Dawn Marshall and attended
families can leave straight from the room, so they don’t need to get moved to Postnatal wards, the checks before home are done straight from the room you gave birth in. The space on the delivery ward had always been there but the double doors separating two areas of the floor signify two different practices and caring labour services. I spoke to Team Leader Home Birth Midwife Naomi Robinson and Matron Vicky Brooksbank. They worked alongside staff and the homebirth support group to research different regional AMU’s to see what kind of active birthing equipment worked the best between women and staff. Vicky reassures us that they
are willing to be flexible and learn to listen to women’s wishes and look out for what works best between families and staff to make sure this resource is fully utilised. The Maternity Voices Partnership parent reps and practising Doulas Claire Licence, Nicki Collins and myself decided to have a look round the three birthing rooms; all with low lighting, calming colours and birth pools. There are a couple of medical reminders including the free standing K2 electronic screen notes system and the Entinox (gas and air). Nicki and Claire agreed that the long awaited birth unit is a great way to raise awareness in active birth and test drive some of the equipment. Nicki commented on the space and says; “By not having a bed in the middle of the room, makes it so much easier to move around and help the flow of the birth.” This is a great way to promote home birth. If a woman leans towards a Home Birth but is unsure, it’s a great first time try out of this method. What about if you choose to birth at St James’s? Don’t worry there are still some wonderful low risk active birth rooms on the delivery suite there too, even though there’s no doors to separate the area. The Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust is making sure they are working towards a midwifery led ethos across the estate. Women can find out more about booking at: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/maternity
One piece at a time
Children from Kidz Klub help clean up a corner of Beeston Hill around Malvern Road. Other litterpicks coming up this month include: • River Stewardship Company - Friday 7 June, 10am-1pm H2010, Old Mill Lane, Hunslet • St Luke’s Tenants & Residents - Saturday 8 June, 11am-1pm at the green space on the Normantons • Friends of Hunslet Gardening Group - Saturday 8 June, 12-2pm, Rochefords • River Stewardship Company - Friday 21 June, 10am-1pm Whitehall Waterfront, near Globe Road, Holbeck • Friends of Hunslet Moor - Saturday 29 June 12-1pm, meet at the end of Moor Road
Dorothy stands down after 20 years at Belle Isle charity O
Tiny Dancer out-sparkles Elton
An Elton John lookalike visited the White Rose Shopping Centre on 11 May to promote the film Rocketman showing at the Cineworld Cinema in the complex.
ne of Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid’s oldest Trustees has retired from the Board. For over 20 years Dorothy Hopper has been a Volunteer and Trustee at the organisation. She was visited at home by Councillors Judith Blake and Kim Groves to be personally thanked for all her years of service to the charity. The Chair of BIEWA – Joyce Appleyard, and the Secretary were all present to convey their thanks, for her outstanding work. Project Manager Sonny Garewal said: “Dorothy has been a wonderful help to the charity over many years both as a Volunteer and a Trustee. “We are pleased that she will
Dorothy Hopper is presented with flowers by Cllr Judith Blake continue to attend the 59 Centre as a Service User, as we are always happy to see her.” The 59 Centre is run from 59 Belle Isle Circus, and welcomes any older person over 60 years
old, who lives in Belle Isle. They run a range of different activities, such as a lunch club and gentle exercise class. For more information please phone (0113) 277 8208.
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St Luke’s Church prepares for change S
by Abbie Randall
t Luke’s Church on Beeston Hill and its congregation are about to embark on an exciting project. Plans have been drawn up to expand the West End of the Church to reach further into and better serve the local community. Permission has been granted to proceed and it could all be going ahead as soon as July 2019. Congregation members, local community members and many more trusts and charities have all contributed to the fundraising, everything from the walls of the extension o tea cups have been funded and the team at St Luke’s would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. While the works are going on the many groups that use the church will still be active and mostly meeting in the United Free Church which is also sited on Malvern Road not too far away. Thanks to their generous support, groups such as the Tuesday Children’s Group and ESOL class can continue uninterrupted throughout the build.
With generous help from St Luke’s Primary School the main service itself will be meeting in the main hall at the same times, but please bear in mind everything is subject to change, always check the Church’s Facebook page or website to confirm service times during the building period. As well as extending a heartfelt thank you to everyone who is supporting the Church during this exciting time Alistair Kaye, Vicar at St Luke’s, who has headed this three-year long project has asked people to pray for this new chapter of the Church’s history. He also explained that there are many exciting changes including more meeting rooms, a purpose-built catering kitchen and new disabled toilets which will open up the Church to many more projects and individuals. The existing projects at the Church serve as a foundation on which the Church hopes to expand on to continue transforming the local area and develop new relationships with other community projects. If you want to know more or learn more about St Luke’s, you can find them on Facebook.
Artist’s impression of the new extension to St Luke’s church
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Middleton Railway’s in the cricket World Cup
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hen the Cricket World Cup starts this month, Middleton Railway has an important part to play. Each time a player scores a 6, 50, or 100, a screen will light up and music will be played to celebrate the fact. For the matches taking place at Headingley, Middleton Railway is one of the locations chosen to highlight these scores as the attached photo shows. “We are delighted to be able to celebrate players’ success and wish all the players a wonderful World Cup!” said Ian Smith Vice Chair of the Middleton railway Trust. Meanwhile construction is now well under way on a new building at the Railway. The Richard Holland Carriage Shed will be 42m long, 5.4m wide and 5.7m high and will house the Trust’s three carriages plus an LNER Ballast Brake van, converted for passenger use. The £100,000 building has been made possible through a most generous bequest from a long standing member, Richard Holland, after whom it is being named. The new building will be of great benefit to the railway by keeping our valuable coaching stock under cover and thus well protected from the elements, which will mean less time in the workshops for repairs over time. The Middleton Railway is grateful to Richard for his generous bequest, which will be of great use to the Trust and a great memorial to him. Middleton Railway is oldest working railway in the world and is based at Moor Road in Hunslet. It runs trains up to Middleton Park every Saturday and Sunday and has an extensive free museum at the Moor Road station.
Helping celebrate landmarks during the Cricket World Cup
The new carriage shed under construction at Middleton Railway
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DePuy Synthes’ own allotment
The team from DePuy Synthes prepare for a day on the allotment
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by Kerry Seymour
ePuy Synthes has an active CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programs which continually seeks ways to engage with the local community in which we are privileged to exist alongside. The allotment project came about after the company acquired a plot at Old Lane Allotments at the beginning of 2018. Initially just a weekly employee gardening club was run, however the project progressed and is now run in collaboration with pupils from the neighboring Hugh Gaitskell Primary School. The pupils have their own growing areas in the form of raised beds, so they can learn to grow their own produce from seed. The pupils also help growing on the rest of the allotment along with general plot maintenance including watering and weeding. The key aim of involving the school is to allow children to understand
how fresh produce is grown with a chance to get close to nature. In its first year the project was a great success with a harvest that included pumpkins, marrows, leeks, potatoes and tomatoes. All food grown by the project is donated to the Holbeck Foodbank. The allotment volunteers recently ran a team building event with 25 colleagues from DePuy Synthes. Over a 5-hour period they transformed the plot. Activities included installing a pathway, building a fruit cage, revitalising the greenhouse, building a dry-stone wall and general watering and weeding. The team was also able to assist fellow allotment owners by clearing their lot from weeds to help get them back on track. The plan for the project is to create a mindfulness area for DePuy employees. Giving the opportunity them to step away from the work environment to recharge and recuperate and ensure healthy mental health and wellbeing.
Looking good, the allotment after 5 hours of hard work
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Breaking the fast together
Members from across the Beeston community joined the congregation at Abu Huraira Mosque for a community Iftar - the breaking of the fast. Muslims observe a dawn to dusk fast during the holy month of Ramadan, broken each evening at Iftar. Ramadan is also a time for self-reflection, prayer and charitable works. Ramadan is followed by the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr which is due to fall on Tuesday 5 June (depending on sightings of the moon)
Hot meals in Holbeck I
by Jeremy Morton
met with chef Julie Marshall to find out more about Holbeck Elderly Aid’s hot food service. Julie and her team of volunteers prepare hot lunches every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday as well as a monthly Sunday lunch and a supper club. HEA works with the food charity FairShare which distributes food that is approaching its sell by date, but is still fresh. They then plan a varied two week menu, which will include a soup and such dishes as beef and onion pie, or a chop with fresh vegetables. At just £5 for a three course meal in good company, the meals served at St Matthew’s Community Centre are a real bargain. Transport can also be provided to collect you from your home and return you afterwards. For those that are housebound, HEA has recently introduced an Outreach “Meals On Wheels” service on Tuesdays. The freshly cooked meals are sealed and kept and hot and delivered to your door throughout the LS11 postcode area at a cost of just £2. Julie’s hopeful this service will increase to more days per week as the numbers using the service build through the year. Julie has a background in catering having trained at Thomas Danby College and run kitchens in old people’s homes, prisons and hotels. She then spent 20 years in the financial services sector and thought she had put cheffing behind her. But last June she stepped in to cover HEA’s service for two weeks … and she’s still there.
Chef Julie Marshall and her team of volunteers at St Matthew’s Julie admits the kitchen equipment at St Matthew’s doesn’t quite match up to a restaurant kitchen, but she still managed to serve 90 Christmas dinners, cooked on the range cooker last December. HEA are gradually upgrading the equipment, last year installing a proper extraction hood. Of course Julie can’t do all this on her own and is full of praise for her team of volunteers: “They’re absolutely brill!” she enthuses. She tells me about Gerry, a pensioner who helps regularly. At
first he just pottered, but then Julie asked him to help prepare the vegetables. From there she taught him how to make a quiche and he’s taken these new skills back to his own kitchen at home. One thing he couldn’t stand was cabbage, but when Julie showed him how to fry it with leeks he was converted. There’s a great camaraderie amongst the volunteers and they are always looking for new helpers to join the team. The service is in great hands and looks set to grow and grow.
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South Leeds students selected for National Youth Theatre
Off to tread the boards: Vanessa Krawczynska, Oumul Yoada Koussomou and Letycja Ahmad-Przbylek
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n March 2019 a group of students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School were invited to take part in auditions for the National Youth Theatre. The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is a world-leading youth arts organisation. They inspire, nurture and showcase exceptional performers from
across the country and have produced some on the best acting talent in the country. The students were invited as part of the National Youth Audition Access Fund, supported by the actor Hugh Bonneville. Cockburn John Charles was awarded free preparation workshops, auditions and bursaries after being selected by
the actor in October 2018. Both Cockburn John Charles and Cockburn School are delighted to announce that four students auditioned successfully and were offered places on the highly prestigious Junior Course. Vanessa Krawczynska, Letycja Ahmad-Przbylek and Oumul Yoada Koussomou were offered places from Cockburn John
Charles Academy and Connor Marsden from Cockburn School. Over 6,000 young people auditioned across the country with the four students being amongst just 30 young people offered a place through the Auditions Access Fund. Subject Leader of Performing Arts Anna Piggott said: “I am absolutely delighted. Drama was re-introduced to the curriculum last year so to have four students offered places across the Multi Academy Trust is an exceptional achievement. I am incredibly proud of all the students involved, it is going to be the opportunity of a life time.” Head of School, Siobhan Roberts, added “This is a brilliant and potentially life changing opportunity for the students of the Cockburn MAT and is the result of a great deal of hard work and effort behind the scenes by the performing arts staff. “It is fantastic to have the talent of our students recognised, regardless of background or ethnicity, and we look forward to seeing the fruits of their training in future years.”
Ofsted calls for improvement at University Technical College U
TC Leeds has been graded ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted following its first inspection, according to a report published last month. The report highlights some key strengths for the city’s first University Technical College (UTC) based on Sayner Road, in Hunslet, as well as areas for improvement. UTC Leeds has been praised by the education watchdog for a curriculum that is inspiring the next generation of leading engineers, scientists and innovators, its excellent links with industry and strong careers education enabling students to develop a wide range of employment skills. Nearly all students have progressed to their preferred destination, with a large proportion securing sought after higher level apprenticeships, and there is highly effective teaching in English and engineering, the report states. Leadership and management are good, with a new Principal appointed in September 2018, safeguarding is effective and the behaviour and welfare of
Students at Hunslet’s UTC learn in industry standard facilities students are also good. To read the report, published on 9 May 2019, visit: reports.ofsted.gov.uk Alex Burnham, Principal of UTC Leeds, said: “We are pleased Ofsted has recognised that our students develop the technical skills that make them highly employable and the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is improving across the school. Action is underway to address areas that require improvement.” Mark Goldstone, Chair of Governors at UTC Leeds and Head of Business Representation and Policy at West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, added: “We are pleased that Ofsted
has acknowledged in their report that staff morale is high, the quality of teaching is improving across the school and leaders’ capacity to further improve the school is clear for all to see. We are committed to swiftly addressing the areas highlighted so that we continue to support employers and improve the life chances of our students.” Overall, the inspectors examined five key areas at the UTC: • Effectiveness of leadership and management – good • Quality of teaching, learning and assessment – requires improvement • Personal development, behaviour and welfare – good
• Outcomes for students – requires improvement • 16 to 19 study programmes – requires improvement Areas highlighted for improvement include ensuring that the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistent across key stages 4 and 5 and supporting more effectively students with special educational needs and/or disabilities as well as disadvantaged students and those with lower levels of literacy. UTC Leeds opened in September 2016 to create a talent pipeline for employers to address regional skills shortages in the high priority growth sectors of engineering and advanced manufacturing. The UTC is sponsored by the University of Leeds and Leeds Chamber of Commerce, and backed by leading employers. Last year 39% of Year 13 students at UTC Leeds progressed to apprenticeships, compared to 7% nationally, and 37% went onto higher education including top universities such as the University of Leeds.
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Elements Pri starts to take
The first module is winched carefully into place at Middleton’s newest primary
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by Jeremy Morton
he new Elements Primary School in Middleton is starting to take shape as the first modules of the new building arrived on site on Tuesday 8 May. The flat pack school is arriving section by section on the back of a fleet of lorries. As previously reported on South Leeds Life, the school is being built, as modules, in a factory in Belfast. Each module
comes finished with windows, electrical wiring and everything else already installed. Eight modules will arrive each day over the next week or so, until all 64 have been craned into position to create the two storey building. Ensuring that the first sections are positioned correctly is absolutely critical to the build, as all the other modules bolt on to each other. The first module to be positioned was labelled GF20
Going for Gold a by Asa Britton At Lane End Primary we love to celebrate the achievements of our children – both in and out of school. This month we celebrated a very special achievement of one of our Year 2 children. Olivia Clark attends a local Rainbow group and has worked hard and has now earned the Rainbow Gold Award! This is a new award which was introduced in September 2018 and is the highest award a Rainbow can earn. Not all Rainbows will earn the award and up to date only a handful of girls in the country have been awarded it. We think that Olivia is the only girl in her division to
earn the award so far too. In order to gain the award Olivia had to earn badges, carrying out lots of different tasks and learning lots of new skills, from both the old and new Rainbow programme. She had to earn 3 Roundabout badges from the old programme (these were Seasons, Festivals and Global Adventure where she had to do several activities from each of the 4 sections of each badge) and 3 interest badges from the new programme which were – Family Tree, Agility and Drawing. She also had to complete her Gold Challenge which involved her making a collage, scrapbook or poster about her time in
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Innovative Cockburn students win in technology tournament
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ockburn School was represented at the annual Rotary Leeds Schools Technology Tournament. The teams were challenged to design and make a scaled working model of a flashing beacon that could be used in an emergency disaster zone. The beacon was required to flash fifteen times. Students
could use a very limited range of materials and tools within a set time to complete the challenge. Skills in structural, mechanical and electronic engineering were needed to complete this fascinating task. Once again, the Cockburn students made good use of their time, working efficiently in teams and applying their
engineering/technology problem solving skills to reach a working solution. Although Cockburn didn’t win the event, the Year 8 team’s pendulum powered hammer action switch won the award for the most innovative idea. Douglas Robinson and James Mounty came to South Leeds to present the award to Cockburn
School’s ‘innovative’ Year 8 team. The trophy will be on displayed on Cockburn’s ‘Corridor of Excellence’, in the Design and Technology section. Congratulations to the team: Cameron Easton, Caitlin Hughes, Iona George and James McCarthy.
y school and, rather reassuringly, Day 1. The process of bringing the sections onto site and moving them into position is completed with painstaking precision, ensuring everyone stays safe and nothing get damaged. Headteacher Sarah Horsbrough told me the whole school were very excited to see the school building arrive after the construction team had spent months moving earth and laying the foundations. She also explained that she
had already walked the corridors and been in the classrooms on a recent visit to the Belfast factory. She identified the first module as part of the studio space that adjoins the hall. Elements Primary School, part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, opened last September with its first Reception intake. The new building will have space to four hundred children with two forms in each year group and will open in September 2019.
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The Cockburn team receive their trophy from Rotary Leeds
Allanah is Young Writers winner C
ockburn School student, Alannah Marsden, is celebrating being one of the 20 finalists in a national writing competition linked to the award winning West End show, Wicked. There were over 5000 entries. The prizes for the finalists include four tickets to see the London production of WICKED at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and an opportunity to meet cast members after the show along with an exclusive backstage tour. They also win £50 worth of books/eBooks tokens to spend. Alannah was a finalist in the FOR GOOD award for non-fiction and has also won a work experience day at First News newspaper, shadowing the editor Nicky Cox, MBE. Alannah, who is a Year 10 student, wrote an article entitled
‘Maybe it’s not such a drag…’ and focused on tolerance and the positive impact of drag queen acts in modern society. She said “I'm so proud of myself, especially as the category I entered was for ages 15-25, meaning I am probably the youngest finalist in my category!”
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In our view Playing the system
The owners of the Cuedos Snooker Hall in Beeston have found a loophole in the Planning Laws and are playing it for all they are worth. They know perfectly well that their case will be thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate, but they also know it will take a long time to be heard. In the meantime they can rake in their profits with no concerns for the local community. They also give snooker a bad name. Many in Beeston would like to see a properly run snooker facility in the area, but Cuedos’ behaviour will cast a shadow over any future planning application.
Saving Lives
If a minibus full of young people crashed every week there would be a national outcry demanding somethging be done to stop the carnage. 12 otherwise fit and healthy young people die every week in Britain from Sudden Cardiac Death. It seems obvious that we need defibrillators at every sports event and a proper screening programme. But the government won’t prioritise it and professional sports don’t pass enough money to the grass roots. So it falls to charities like the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation and clubs like Beeston Juniors FC to fund these necessities. As with so many issues in the sixth richest country in the world, it’s time for a change.
Your letters and comments Beeston Snooker Hall
In reply to Susan Briggs (May edition), I’m delighted you want a snooker hall on Dewsbury Road. You may then enjoy flashing illuminations, barking dogs, noisy cars, noisy people and groups of youths, at times brawling, often up to 4am, seven days a week, plus urinating in the street and rubbish deposited attracting vermin. All of this on a site which experienced three fire bomb attacks (one in the afternoon endangering the public), a ram raid and a Police raid of the “cannabis farm�. The cost to the taxpayer for three police officers, 24 hours a day for 11 weeks because the botched work by the occupants disturbed asbestos. We also have to look at posters of bygone snooker players 24 hours a day covering windows which are broken, but covered by wood, which have to be removed. By the way the site being used was formerly the offices of the Forgrove Machinery Company. We all enjoy a change – don’t we just! Especially when there’s no planning permission. Name & Address supplied
accompanying problems are being held over the next few months. These to build up a comprehensive and robust piece of evidence to provide the independent reviewer to be appointed in June by LCC an understanding of the concerns and difficulties that the MA has brought about Please engage with this ‘ Listening Well ‘ campaign Dennis Kitchen
The ‘Managed Approach’
“Deficient’ landlord fined
The debate continues and we appear to have lost the urgency to find an effective alternative. Every day residents and busnesses continue to suffer the pain and disruption that the decision to make the Managed Zone permanent by the Safer Leeds arm of the council took. The Voice if Holbeck a group made up of community organisation working on behalf of the whole community have launched a ‘Listening Well’ campaign. Meetings to gather information and personal experiences of the zone and its
Now in France, but which Beeston Methodist Church did it come from?
I was one of Jack Collins tenants for over a year and the state of the flat I was in was a mess and in poor disrepair. He should not be allowed to trade and own property. Simon Sadly just another case of landlords who want to reap the rewards, but dont want to put anything back to make their properties decent and safe for people to live in. Denise Golden
Your Councillors and MP Beeston & Holbeck ward Includes Beeston from Cross Flatts Park up to the Co-op, Cottingley, old Holbeck. The three councillors are:
Gohar Almass 07445 878 333 gohar.almass@leeds.gov.uk Angela Gabriel 07946 632 468 angela.gabriel@leeds.gov.uk Andrew Scopes 07860 400 645 andrew.scopes@leeds.gov.uk
Hunslet & Riverside ward Includes the city centre, Beeston Hill and Hunslet. The three councillors are:
Mohammed Iqbal 0113 226 8796 mohammed.iqbal@leeds.gov.uk Elizabeth Nash 0113 275 8594 elizabeth.nash@leeds.gov.uk Paul Wray 07528 512 649 paul.wray@leeds.gov.uk
Middleton Park ward Includes Belle Isle and Middleton. The three councillors are:
Judith Blake Kim Groves Paul Truswell
0113 378 9000 judith.blake@leeds.gov.uk 07891 741 832 kim.groves@leeds.gov.uk 0113 378 8811 paul.truswell@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds Central MP – Rt Hon Hilary Benn Hilary Benn is our MP. He represents the Leeds Central constituency which covers Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Beeston, Holbeck, Cottingley in south Leeds as well as the city centre, Hyde Park, Woodhouse, Little London, Lincoln Green, Burmantofts, Richmond Hill and Osmondthorpe.
Contact: hilary.benn.mp@parliament.uk, www.hilarybennmp.com Constituency office: Suite 7, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB; phone: 0113 244 1097
WW1 Plaque With reference to the article about the memorial plaque from WWI (May edition). This would have been in the Beeston Hill Wesleyan Church situated at the junction of Beeston Hill and Malvern Road. After WWII the Wesleyan Church amalgamated with the Baptist Church (Cemetery Road), Congregational Church (Beeston Hill) and the Primitive Methodists to form the Beeston Hill United Free Church, which stands on the site of the Wesleyan Chapel. It is possible a new plaque was made at this time incorporating the three church memorials, this could be confirmed by visiting the church. I did some quick research about some of the names: Frank B Bower was a Corporal in the Royal Engineers, an ex Cockburn scholar and appears on their memorial in the entrance hall. Francis W Lennox was a ‘Leeds Pal’ and Ernest Phillipson was a Territorial with the Leeds Rifles, serving alongside George Sanders VC from Holbeck. Sanders won the Victoria Cross on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. I hope this will be of interest to your readers. GW Hardisty
Mixed views on new shops “A Starbucks coffee shopâ€? - Isn’t Starbucks one of those global companies who fudge their UK corporation tax? “Has the potential to boost trade at Middleton District centreâ€? - What potential to boost? Are you suggesting those whom will frequent Lidl or Starbucks will rush to the Middleton centre to buy some coat hangers from Johns Discounts? Ha. Already the School uniform shop has gone‌ You then have B&M moving from the centre to the new site, so what will be left? Not much as those retailers are already struggling. A new bunch of retail units to replace some older retail units which will inevitably fall into further disrepair and vandalism. Wow! So the only actual benefit of Starbucks to the Middleton community is some minimum pay jobs for youngsters (always the young who work in the coffee shops and these firms tend to split hours to have more flexible staffing), to replace those full time minimum pay jobs that are lost at the Middleton District Centre‌ Amazing, some real benefit to the community, city or country. NOT. Paul Adamson I’m pleased this is getting the go ahead. It’s been a long time coming, I think it’ll be a bonus for local people with no private transport. Kath Burdett Starbucks pay more than mimimum wage and have good staff perks. Susan Elliott Fantastic news for the Cottingley estate (if approved), an Iceland store in the old Aldi site. Mac.Hawk Wow! Good news for us at last! Hope Iceland is as happy as we are! Can’t wait to go shopping there! Susan Whittaker
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@HealthforAllLds Our CEO Pat McGeever swaps her hard hat for something a bit fancier today as she heads off to Buckingham Palace for the Royal Garden Party, flying the flag for Health for All and The Third Sector in Leeds @Clean_Leeds The land lord of this property at Old Lane #Beeston has received a fine & a file will shortly be sent to legal for costs of over ÂŁ3000 to be recovered for us having to clear the garden of 20 tonnes of rubbish due to their failure to comply with a legal notice
@WYP_LeedsDCT DCT deployed on #opmomentum yesterday morning. Stopped vehicle in Beeston, Male made off, chased and detained. A search of the route he took by @WYPDogs PD Max locates approx ÂŁ5000 worth of Crack Cocaine. ✅Male arrested. ✅Car seized. @DewsburyRoadHub Lots of excitement with our @_Cubetto yesterday @NewBewerleySch children’s centre đ&#x;¤– #coding for under 5’s đ&#x;’Ľ #learning
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Beeston woman diagnosed with diabetes now running a race a month for charity
Eunning with the Lakers: Mel Arendt
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Beeston woman has taken the bold step of taking on a running challenge each month until Christmas, in order to raise money to support Diabetes UK. Mel Arendt, 42, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2015 after a routine health check. She’s taking on the
running challenge after changing her lifestyle and losing more than two stone. Mel says she went into denial after finding out she had Type 2 diabetes. She said: “When I first found out I had Type 2, it made sense as I had felt unwell for a while, but I couldn’t come to terms with
managing the condition. I struggled with my medication and couldn’t keep on top of what I needed to do.” People with Type 2 diabetes don’t produce enough insulin or the insulin they produce doesn’t work properly. Around 90 per cent of the 3.8 million people diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2. There are almost 1 million more people living with Type 2 diabetes, who don’t know they have it because they haven’t been diagnosed, they might get Type 2 diabetes because of their family history, age and ethnic background puts them
at increased risk. They are also more likely to get Type 2 diabetes if they are overweight. A year after her diagnosis, Mel decided to make some changes to her lifestyle in a bid to get on top of her condition. She started to make improvements to her diet as well as going to the gym. She also attended her local parkrun at Cross Flatts Park and found she really enjoyed running. Mel, who since changing her lifestyle has lost over two stone, added: “I eventually came off my medication and am now managing my condition through a healthy diet and exercise. It wasn’t easy and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my friends and family. “That’s why I want to take on this challenge, to help other people who may be struggling with diabetes. I love running and I feel brilliant after changing my life around, so hopefully I can inspire others
too.” Mel will be taking part in runs across the region each month, including the Leeds 10K, St Aidan’s Half Marathon and the Meanwood Valley Trail. Tyler Anderson, Diabetes UK Regional Fundraiser said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Mel for her amazing support. Our much-needed work wouldn’t be possible without the Mel completes the Vale of York 10k run determination and generosity of can change the lives of those our incredible fundraisers. The living with diabetes.” money raised will help fund To sponsor Mel, visit: ground-breaking research, care www.justgiving.com/ services and campaigns that fundraising/Melanie-Arendt
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New crime author Still relevant: Be My Baby inspired by local book T club by Hazel Millichamp
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iddleton resident, Samantha Goodwin, nee Finnerty, released her debut novel, Murder at Macbeth, on 17 May. The crime mystery story was longlisted for the international Flash 500 Novel Award and centres around a talented, young actress who unwittingly stabs herself live onstage after a prop knife is tampered with. Described as “suspenseful, unputdownable and utterly thrilling”, Murder at Macbeth has already garnered rave five-star reviews from book bloggers and authors worldwide. Inspired by her local book club, Goodwin crafted an intriguing whodunnit with an eclectic band of castmates as the prime suspects, and said: “I’m a huge fan of the theatre and found the concept of interviewing a bunch of murder suspects who are also actors really fascinating; they could so easily be playing a part to hide the truth.” Goodwin has written professionally for her business career as a Chartered Marketing Manager for over a decade before turning her hand to fiction. She enrolled on the renowned Creative Thursday writing course at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival – whose alumni include bestselling authors Lesley Thomson, J.S. Monroe and Chris Ewan – and decided to take the plunge and complete her first book. Writing in the mornings and during her lunch break, she completed the novel within a year while pregnant and working full time.
Middleton author Sam Goodwin “It was certainly a challenge, but was definitely worth it,” said Goodwin. “I’ve been overwhelmed by the praise I’ve already received. One of my most exciting moments to date was receiving a glowing testimonial from the No.1 bestselling crime author Joy Ellis who said she loved my book and it was a “cracker” of a debut novel! To get such great feedback from an author I have admired for years was incredible.” The novel is dedicated to her late father, Graham Finnerty, who died suddenly from encephalitis two years ago. Murder at Macbeth by Samantha Goodwin is available to buy on Amazon as an eBook and paperback.
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by Tania & Emily Carlisle
ellow is the Colour of Sunshine is the latest family-friendly show from Leeds theatre company Tutti Frutti, that my daughter Emily (4) and I saw at the Carriageworks Theatre. We were the official South Leeds Life press team, and treated accordingly – being ushered around to meet the actors and directors, and so on! The simple and heart-warming show – written mainly for children aged 3-11 – tells the story of two children (Hani and Yoshi), their meeting, friendship, and falling out, and finally their reconciliation. Above all else, the show explores the emotions of the characters through this journey – but as you’d expect, for a play aspiring to be highly accessible, in very visual ways. Indeed, there is only one speaking part – that of Hani (played by Phoebe Stapleton). Yoshi (played by Connor Bryson) communicates through British Sign Language, and the Magpie (played by Holly Irvine) through dance.
Furthermore, the three actors – whilst themselves all adults – manage to convey a childlike energy, expressed in this very captivating and physical form of theatre. The changing emotions of the characters are boldly portrayed through colour changes in the lighting and expressive music; and the production makes smart use of simple props. It’s a dynamic and unusual show. Emily said she enjoyed it, she certainly remained engaged throughout, and I think it intrigued her – especially the character who only communicated with BSL. She was perhaps too young to understand all the complexities of the dialogue and the interactions – but she definitely engaged with the emotional mood swings that you encounter as the actors skillfully lead you through their relational journey. The play is written by Brendan Murray, and directed by Wendy Harris (formerly of Red Ladder Theatre Company). It’s touring until July, in a range of schools and venues across the country – and is still available for further bookings.
he play Be My Baby was first performed in 1997, is set in the 1960s, and yet here it is being staged twenty two years after it debuted and still being relevant in the present, where arguments over women’s bodies are playing out in the here and now. The set was very minimal but portrayed the stark hard edges of this institution where young girls are sent to give birth and are then expected to give that baby away to strangers. Each of the girls have their own set of circumstances that have led them to this place, some of these stories are fictions they have wrapped around themselves to protect themselves from the harsh reality of how they have ended up here. As serious as the subject matter is, the play is broken up with musical interludes and comic episodes. Much of the comedy comes from the lack of understanding of what has happened to themselves and the physical reality of what is to come. It’s sobering to realise that less than 60 years ago there was so little sharing of the facts of life and that this lack of clarity partly explains how the girls came to be pregnant. Certainly not comedic is the realisation that they are expected to give away their babies and with them their rights to the child, forever. At this time, the name of the child on the birth certificate is changed to that of the adoptive parents, meaning that their ties are severed irrevocably – the child and mother have no chance of future reconciliation. Susan Twist plays the Matron perfectly, all buttoned up and strict about protocol – she shows no emotion about the plight of the girls in her care. Towards the end of the play we see a glimpse of heartbreak
Simona Bitmate (Mary) and Crystal Condie (Queenie) in Be My Baby Photo: Anthony Robling from her past and finally get to see a softer side of this dominating and severe woman. The Matron helps the girls, and the audience, see that there is no choice for these girls, society will not accept them as unmarried mothers. It is brought home that although two people were involved in the sexual act, the women are alone expected to take on the “shame” and will go through this experience by themselves with no family support in a cold institution. The friendships they form with each other are the only kind of comfort and love they receive in that sad place. All of the actors were fantastic; their singing was beautiful and often a welcome relief from the subject matter in hand. Crystal Condie as Queenie has a wonderful voice – in fact the only part of the play that hit a wrong note was when Mary told Queenie she may not have what it takes to be a successful singer like her idol, Dusty Springfield. Crystal’s beautiful singing voice made this hard to countenance – she could definitely
go far with a voice like that! The birth of Mary’s baby was particularly well staged, the balled up sheet transformed into a newborn baby and then savagely let loose and returned to a sheet, taking the action back to the working life of the laundry, the baby forgotten. There was a really powerful moment at the end of the play that involves a teddy bear, I won’t spoil it for you but the whole audience gave a spontaneous and genuine gasp of sadness – see if you can spot it. Although all of the actors were brilliant, I’d like to give a special mention to Anna Gray who plays Norma. She began acting with Mind the Gap, one of Europe’s leading learning disability theatre companies based in Bradford. She played a fantastic part and I think it’s wonderful to see differentlyabled people on the stage. Be My Baby runs at the Leeds Playhouse until 1st June – do catch it if you can. Tickets: £13.50-£31 from (0113) 213 7700. Age guidance: 12+
Unmanaged Reproach
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Holbeck In Doom by Claire Bentley-Smith
f the point of art is to make you stop and think and maybe see the world in a different light, then the current exhibition at Basement Arts Project in Beeston certainly hits the mark. ‘Unmanaged Reproach’ is a show of work by local artist Claire Bentley-Smith. In it she uses found objects to ask questions about the current situation of street prostitution and drug use in Holbeck. At the recent opening event the exhibition proved to provide a space where people on all sides of the debate could air their views. The exhibition is open by appointment until Monday 10 June. Ring Basements Arts Project on 07506 721504.
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Join the Big Sing at Beeston Festival
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eeston Festival is marking its 25th year and the organisers want your help to celebrate it. During the afternoon they hope everyone present will come together to sing Lean On Me in a show of community solidarity. Preparations are already being made with choir leader Tess Smith visiting schools and community groups to teach and rehearse the song. Lean On Me was written by Bill Withers and was a hit in the 1970s. It has been covered by many artists and used in film and TV including the series Glee. There will be more live music at the festival, which takes place on Saturday 22 June in Cross Flatts Park. Punjabi Roots Academy, Heir, Foxes Faux and Sunflower Thieves
Lean on me When you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on will all be playing on the main stage, which will be headlined by Empress Imani. The spoken word Emerge stage returns for a second year and local dance groups will be performing in the arena. There’s plenty for children to enjoy with inflatables, a climbing
tower, arts and craft area and sports activities, not to mention the fun fair. Alternatively you can browse the 100 or so stalls in the community bazaar, or visit the farmyard animals, birds of prey or exotic animals on display. There really is something for everyone. So do come along and join the fun from 12-5pm. Full details can be found on the festival website at: beestonfestival .org.uk and their Facebook page. Please note stall bookings close on Friday 31 May. The festival is sponsored by White Rose Office Park, DePuy Synthes, Building Blocks Nursery and Unity Housing Association. It has also received grants from the Inner South Community Committee and from ward Councillors.
Hunslet Community Gala T
by Steve Thompson
his years Hunslet Community Gala, organised by the committee of Hunslet Festival, takes place on Saturday 29 June, 11:30am-4pm. The event, on the playing field at the junction of Grove Road and Church Street, starts at 11.30am with a performance by the Baton Rouge Majorettes which is followed by the official opening ceremony at 11.55am. In the family arena there will be a variety of entertainment: Majorettes, Icon Dance & Keldon School of Dance, Dogs for Good and Hunslet Warriors Junior Rugby Showcase. A local junior orchestra and a folk band will be
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Majorettes on display in the arena providing the music, all brought together by Ainsley our DJ and host for the day. We also have in attendance two quite different animal attractions: Ian’s Mobile Farm and Sam’s Safaris
New for this year, we are also running through the afternoon a Dog Show, where local residents can bring along their own dogs. As in all years, we will have ‘The Titanic’ Inflatable slide plus Bouncy Castles for our
younger visitors to ride, the Bungy Trampoline will also be there along with a couple of small kiddie rides. The Rapide Brothers will be providing a Circus Skills Workshop and Professor Robianti is here with his Punch & Judy Show. In addition, we also have a mobile food van, Ice Cream and a Mobile Trailer selling sweets Stall spaces are still available, book online at hunsletfestival.org.uk General enquiries: 07754 391490 or info@ hunsletfestival.org.uk The organisers would like to thank The National Lottery Community Fund and the Community Committee for their contribution to help make this gala happen this year.
Would you Adam & Eve it? W
ould You Adam & Eve It? is a fast and furious theatrical race through Genesis and Exodus. Brought to you by Searchlight Theatre and supported by The Bible Society, Would You Adam & Eve It? shows what happens if you tell two chaps who like to make people laugh to dramatise all 90 chapters from the first two books of the Bible. With a few strategic speedy bits to help it achieve its running time-it has amazed audiences around the world for the last ten years, including a 5 Star rating at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Searchlight Theatre on stage with a little helper The show is coming to The Holbeck club on Friday 21 June at 7:15pm. This is the only performance in Leeds, so book early to avoid disappointment. Like all shows at The Holbeck it is a pay-what-you-decide performance - you pay on the way out after you’ve
seen the show. “It’s a must-see. Friendly, frenetic and so funny that the person next to me was crying with laughter throughout” Edinburgh Fringe Review 2017. The performance is suitable for anyone aged 10 and above.
South Leeds Hikers stride forward
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by Abbie Randall
he South Leeds Hiking Group are making great strides this month developing the group and planning a variety of walks for all abilities. The group is made up of local people who are passionate about hiking and scaling mountains. In a recent meeting some exciting plans have been made for the future of the group and their proposed walks. A small committee has been formed and the group has been formalised in a way that allows them to access funding, which will be used to buy new equipment such as first aid kits and tents. The group has also confirmed that although they are now a formal hiking group, members will not be charged any membership fees although a small contribution towards each walk helps the group cover their costs. Ian Swithenbank who is a long-term member and newly appointed Chairman feels very positive about the changes and upcoming walks: “I joined the group last year mainly to go on walks I’ve never done and see parts of the countryside I’d never seen. I enjoy being outdoors walking and camping, but when I joined the group I
never imagined getting involved like I have (becoming the chairman) with encouragement and help from Ed Carlisle, Peter Todd and John McKee. It’s great to meet new people from all different backgrounds and it’s given me a real boost in confidence.” The group has recently received a set of litter pickers and sturdy bags to take with them on their walks, these were generously donated by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) as part of their Hills 2 Oceans campaign to get rid of rubbish on mountains and in the oceans. This equipment will allow the group to help clean up the areas they visit leaving them cleaner than when they arrived. The group hopes that they can help the BMC in their goal to clear up the environment. In the coming months the group already has plenty of interesting walks to take part in. On Sunday 23 June they will tackle the Kentmere Horseshoe in the Lake District. If you would like to become a volunteer with the group get in touch with them on Facebook. Most are suitable for all ages and abilities but each individual event will state if there are challenging peaks or trails to take into account.
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What’s On Your guide to events and activities across South Leeds in June Full contact details can be found in our online What’s On guide at www.southleedslife.com/events Every Monday GTT: Digital Access Holbeck 9am-12pm St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Beeston Hill Women & Girls’ Drop In 9:30am-12pm Asha Neighbourhood Project 43 Stratford Street, Beeston Hobbies2gether craft group 9:30-11:30am St George’s Centre Middleton Computers with Digital Angels 10-11:30am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Lychee Red – Chinese Elders Gp 10am-12pm Parocial Hall, North Lingwell Road, Middleton Julie’s Ancestry Group 10am & 1pm BITMO’s GATE Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle Road Crafts 10-11:30am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Avenue Breastfeeding Support 10:30am-12pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston SLLAH Drop In Coffee morning 10:30am-12pm Assissi Place, Belinda Street, Hunslet Walk and Talk 11am-12pm BITMOs GATE, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle SLLAH Mixed Exercise 11:30am-12:30pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Bumps & Buggy Fit 11:30am-12:30pm Skate Park, Holbeck Moor MEA Lunch Club 11:30am-1pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave SLLAH Lunch Club 11:45am-1pm Cottingley Community Centre Bowling 12:30-4pm Cross Flatts Park Women’s Wellbeing Group 1-3pm Middleton Family Centre, 256-262 Sissons Road Learning Disability Advice 1-3pm Connect In The North, Office 42, Sugar Mill Business Park, Oakhurst Road, Beeston Dance 2-3pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Avenue Men’s Boxercise 2:15-3:15pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Triathlon Training 4:15-5:45pm Middleton Cycle Hub Blossom Kinship Group 4-5:30pm Middleton Parochial Hall, North Lingwell Road Connected 4-5:30pm Middleton Family Centre, 256-262 Sissons Road Kickboxing 6-8:30pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Hunslet Warriors Juniors 6-7pm Warrior Park, The Oval South Leeds Spartans Girls Rugby 6-7pm Corinthians RUFC, Ring Road Middleton, by Leisure Centre DAZL DanceFit (women 16+) 6-7pm Middleton Community Centre, Acre Road South Leeds Sisters running 6.15pm South Leeds Stadium Coffee & Craft Middleton 6.15-8:30pm St Cross Church,
Acre Road, Middleton St Matthew’s Youth Club 6:30-8:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Beginners Meditation Class 6:30pm Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Girls Group 7-9pm South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Road, Belle Isle DanceFit 7pm Middleton Parochial Hall Middle Tones Singing Group 7-9pm Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, Acre Close, Middleton Adult Jazz & Tap Dance 7-8pm Cottingley Community Centre Zumba 7-8pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Yoga 6:30-7:30pm; 7:30-8:30pm St Anthony’s Church Hall, Old Lane, Beeston
Every Tuesday Mums & Tots 9-11am Manorfield Hall, Newhall Road, Belle Isle Keep Fit for over 55’s 9:30am Trinity Network, Belle Isle, Nesfield church hall Tots, Tea and Toast 9:30-11:15am St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Beeston Heart to Heart Breakfast 9:30am Asha Neighbourhood Project, 43 Stratford Street SLLAH Breakfast Buddies 9:30-11:30am St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston HEA’s Tea & Toast breakfast 10am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Muslim Pensioners Group 10am-12pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Baking 10-11am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Breastfeeding Support 10am-12pm Middleton Family Centre, 252-262 Sissons Road Women’s Friendship Group 10am-12pm Hunslet Methodist Church, Telford Terrace, Balm Rd SLLAH Mixed Exercise 10-11am St Anthony's church hall, Old Lane, Beeston Community Coffee Morning 10-11:30am Beeston Library Knit & Natter 10:30am-12pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre SLLAH Chair Based Exercise 11.30am-12:30pm Cottingley Community Centre MEA Lunch Club 11:30am-1pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave SLLAH Lunch Club 12pm Arthington Court, Hunslet HEA’s Community Lunch 12-1:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Lunch Club 12:30pm Salvation Army, Hunslet Hall Road, Beeston Bowling 12:30-4pm Cross Flatts Park Beginners Meditation Class
12:30-1pm Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Bumps & Buggy Fit 1:30-2:30pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street Stay & Play 1:30-3pm Building Blocks Nursery, Maud Avenue, Beeston SLLAH Line Dancing 1:30-2:30pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston SLLAH Social Afternoon 1:30-3pm Arthington Ct, Hunslet HEA Afternoon Social 1:45-3pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Line Dancing 2-3:30pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Teen Spirit Boys Group 4-6pm Middleton Family Centre, 256-262 Sissons Road Kidz Klub Beeston 4-7:30pm Beeston Hill United Free Church, Malvern Road Rainbows, Brownies, Guides 4:30-9:15pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Girls Group 4:30-6:30pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Inside Out wellbeing group 6-8pm Middleton Parochial Hall, North Lingwell Road Women’s Fitness Boot Camp 6-7pm Leeds Urban Bike Park, Ring Road, Middleton, LS10 3TN Hunslet Rainbows, Brownies and Guides 6:15-8:45pm Hunslet St Mary’s Primary School, Church Street Hunslet Nelson Rounders Team 6:30pm Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, Gipsy Lane, Beeston DAZL DanceFit (women 16+) 6:30-7:30pm Middleton Community Centre, Acre Road Craft & Social Evening 6:30pm Woodhouse Hill Community Centre, Hunslet Carr Free Football Sessions 6:30-7:30pm 8-12 year olds 7:30-8:30pm 13-16 year olds Holbeck Community Centre, Elland Road, LS11 0AB Fitness Boot Camp 6:45-7:45 Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street South Leeds Lakers running 7pm from Beeston Co-op
Every Wednesday Bacon Butty Breakfast and Wednesday Weigh In 9-11am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Welfare Rights Advice Surgery 9am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Messy Time 9:15-11am Middleton Play & Learning Centre, Throstle Lane Parents and Toddlers 9:15-11:15am Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Get Fit Where You Sit 9:15-10:15 Lane End Primary School, Beeston Road City Tots 9:30-11am City Evangelical Church, Cemetery Road Pop Up Council Services
9:30am-12:30pm Cottingley Towers HEA Tea & Toast Morning 10am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Chair mobility 10-10:45am Trinity Network, Belle Isle, Nesfield church hall Breaklfast Club & Foodbank 10am-12pm Hunslet Methodist Church, Telford Terrace Rags to Riches Sewing Group 10am-12pm Tenants Hall Ent. Centre, Acre Close, Middleton Women’s Walking Group 10-11am BITMOs GATE, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle HEA’s Shopping Trip to Morrisons 10am-1pm Holbeck Elderly Aid, Domestic Street HEA Coffee Morning 10am-12pm Ingram Court, Holbeck Money Advice 10:15am-3pm St George’s Centre, Middleton Dancing In Time 10:30am-12pm St John & St Barnabas Church, Belle Isle Road Walk &Talk Walking Group 11am-1pm MEA Social Centre, Middleton Park Avenue Free Zumba 12-12:45pm Middleton Leisure Centre HEA’s 2 course Community Lunch 12:15-3pm Ingram Court, Holbeck Grandparents’ Support Group 12:30-2:30pm Tenants Hall Ent. Centre, Acre Close, Middleton Ladies Group 1-3pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Line Dancing 1:45pm Trinity Network, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle At Home In Holbeck 2-3pm Ingram Road Primary School Parnaby Pals Memory Cafe 2-4pm Parnaby Tavern, Middleton Road, Hunslet Carr Walk and Talk 2-3pm meet outside Greggs, Middleton Park Circus Knit and Crochet Group 3-5pm Costa Coffee, Crown Point Retail Park Aerobics and Dance 3:30-4:30pm Cottingley Primary Academy DAZL Dance class (6-12yrs) 4:45-5:45pm Watsonian Pavilion Cross Flatts Park, Beeston Free Food for the Homeless 5-8pm Christine’s Cafe, 71 Domestic Street, Holbeck DAZL Dance class 5-6pm Cottingley Community Centre 1st Beeston Beaver Scouts 6-7:30pm St Andrews Community Centre, Cardinal Road, Beeston Hunslet Warriors Juniors 6-7pm Warrior Park, The Oval South Leeds Spartans Girls Rugby 6-7pm Corinthians RUFC, Ring Road Middleton, by Leisure Centre City Kids (R-Y6) 6-7:15pm City Evangelical Church, Cemetery Road HITT Training Class
6-7pm Belle Isle Family Centre Cottingley Youth Club 6:30-8:30pm Cottingley Community Centre DanceFit 6:30pm Middleton Parochial Hall, Town Street Zumba 7-8pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Middleton Mavericks running 7pm South Leeds Stadium Youth Group 7-9pm South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Road, Belle Isle Martial Arts 7-9pm Beeston Juniors, Cardinal Square Clubbercise 7:30-8:30pm St John & St Barnabas Church Hall, Belle Isle Camera Club 8pm upstairs at St George’s Centre, Middleton
Every Thursday Mums & Tots 9-11am Manorfield Hall, Newhall Road, Belle Isle Stay & Play 9-11am St Anthony’s Church Hall, Old Lane, Beeston Charity Shop 9:30am-3pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Table Tennis 9:45-11:15am St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck HEA’s Community Cafe 10-11:30am St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Ping Pong / Model Making 10-11:30am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Little Explorers Baby Group 10-11:30am Middleton Play & Learning Centre, Throstle Lane Community Craft Cafe 10am-12pm Church of the Nazarene, Hunslet Hall Road Middleton Park Estate Volunteers 10am-3pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre New Lives Group 10-11:30am Cottingley Children’s Centre Storytime (under 5s) 10:15-10:45am St George’s Community Hub, Middleton SLLAH Yoga 10:15-11:15am St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Men’s Circuit Training 2:15-3:15pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Storytime (under 5s) 11-11:30am Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston HEA Line Dancing 11:30am-12:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck MEA Lunch Club 11:30am-1pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave SLLAH Lunch Club 12-1:30pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston
Facebook: facebook.com/southleedslife Beginners Meditation Class 12:30-1pm Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Line Dancing 1pm Trinity Network, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle Bumps & Buggy Fit 1-2pm Watsonian Pavilion, Cross Flatts Park, Beeston New Lives Group 1-2:30pm Two Willows Children’s Centre, Cardinal Square Muslim Ladies Group 1-3pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Green Gym 1-4pm Lady Pit Lane Allotments, Linden Avenue, Beeston Digital Image Online Photography 1:15-3:15pm Beeston Skills Hub, Gipsy Lane Breathe Easy gentle exercise 1:30pm Hunslet Methodist Church Telford Terrace, off Balm Road BAFF Dancercize 1:30-2:30pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street SLLAH Social Afternoon 1:30-3pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Activites with Rocky 1:30-2:30pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave HEA Craft Group 1:30-3:30pm Cleveleys Court, Holbeck Vale Circles Autism Hub 2-7pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Kidz Klub Middleton 4-7:30pm Middleton Primary School, Middleton Park Avenue Kidz Klub Holbeck 4-7:30pm The Holbeck club, Jenkinson Lawn Footbal sessions 5-8pm Old Cockburn Sports Hall, Primrose Lane, Beeston Community Choir 5pm Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane Mini & Junior Rugby 6-7pm Leeds Corinthians, Ring Road, Middleton South Leeds Lakers Juniors running club (8-14) 6-7pm Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane, Beeston General Fitness 6-7pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Hunslet Nelson Rounders Team 6:30pm Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, Gipsy Lane, Beeston Ballet Burn 7-8pm South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston Indoor Bowls 7-10pm The Holbeck (WMC), Jenkinson Lawn Youth Group 7-8:30pm Middleton Community Centre, Acre Road Yoga class 7:30-8:30pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street
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Tea & Toast 9am Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Charity Shop, Tea & Toast 9am-12pm Beeston Hill United Free Church, Malvern Road Welfare Rights Advice Surgery 9am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Breastfeeding Support Group 9:45-11:15am Mothercare cafe, Crown Point Retail Park SLLAH Stretch and Tone 9:45-10:30 St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Under 5s Storytime 10-11am Dewsbury Road Library HEA’s Tea & Toast Breakfast 10am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck HEA’s Shopping Trip to Morrisons 10am-1pm Holbeck Elderly Aid, Domestic StreetCuppa, Toast and Games 10am-12pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Computers with Digital Angels 10-11:30am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Middleton Minstrels Women’s Choir 10:30am-12:30pm Tenant Hall, Acre Close, Middleton Dancing In Time 10:30am-12pm St John & St Barnabas Church, Belle Isle Road Breathe Easy gentle exercise 11:30 Parochial Hall, North Lingwell Road, Middleton MEA Lunch Club 11:30am-1pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave SLLAH Luncheon Club 12-1:30pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street HEA’s 2 course Community unch 12-1:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Bowling 12:30-4pm Cross Flatts Park Krok Po Kroku (Polish Group) 12:30-2:30pm Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, Acre Close, Middleton SLLAH Ballroom Dancing 1-2:30pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston The GATE Men’s Group 1-3pm BITMO’s GATE, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle Road HEA’s Walking Football 1:30-3pm Holbeck Elderly Aid, Domestic Street HEA’s Afternoon Social 1:30-3pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Gentle Chair Exercise Class 1.45-2.45pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Rhymetime 2pm Beeston Library, Town St Girls Football 6-7pm Beeston Juniors, Cardinal Square Church Lads’ & Girls Brigade 6-8pm St John & St Barnabas Church, Belle Isle Road Friday Night Project 6-9pm Middleton Leisure Centre 5th Middleton Brownies 6-7:30pm United Reformed Church, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle 1st Beeston Cub Scouts 6:15-7:45pm St Andrews Community Centre, Cardinal Road Youth Group 7-9pm South Leeds Youth Hub, Middleton Road, Belle Isle 5th Middleton Guides 7:30-9pm United Reformed Church, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle 1st Beeston Scouts 8-9:30pm St Andrews Community Centre, Cardinal Road, Beeston
Breakfast Club 8:30-11am Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Cross Flatts parkrun 9am Watsonian Pavilion, Cross Flatts Park, Beeston Middleton Woods parkrun 9am Leeds Urban Bike Park, Ring Road, Middleton Breakfast Club 9-11am Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Police Contact Point 9:30-11:30am St George’s Centre, Middleton Zumba 10-11am Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Hunslet Nelson Rounders Team 10am Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, Gipsy Lane, Beeston Kidz ‘n’ Co 10:30am-12:30pm Cottingley Community Centre Yoga 11:30am-12:30pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town street Middleton Railway 11am-4pm Moor Road, Hunslet Bingo Afternoon 12:30-3:30pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Tennis For Free 2-3:30pm Cross Flatts Park
Every Sunday Cross Flatts junior parkrun 9am top of Cross Flatts Park Street Cricket 10am-1pm Cross Flatts Park Middleton Railway 11am-4pm Moor Road, Hunslet Saturday 1 June Coffee Morning 10am-12pm St Andrew’s Comm Centre, Cardinal Road, Beeston Coffee Morning 10am-12pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Yoga 10-11:30am The Tetley, Hunslet Road Volunteer Rangers 10am-12pm Holbeck Cemetery, Beeston Road Family Art Workshop 11am-3pm The Tetley, Hunslet Rd Friends of Trentham Park 1:30pm Rowland Road WMC Activity Day 3pm Trentham Park, Beeston Hill Hunslet Guides Family Fun Night 7-10pm South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston Sunday 2 June We Can Time Travel 5pm Slung Low at The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck Monday 3 June Mostly Men 10am-12pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Nature visits for Families and Childminders 10am-1pm Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Stourton HEA Carers Group 12:30-2:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Tuesday 4 June Pyjama Drama 10:45-11:30am Beeston Library, Town Street Hunslet Moor Residents Meeting 6:30pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Friends of Stank Hall 7:30pm The Broadway pub, Dewsbury Road, Beeston Wednesday 5 June Hunslet Rugby Memories 12-2pm The Prospect pub, Moor
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What’s On 17 Road, Hunslet Pot-a-Tea Dementia Café 1:30-3:30pm St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Lego Club 3:30-4:30pm Beeston Library, Town Street Code Club 3:30-4:30pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Thursday 6 June Pyjama Drama 1-1:45pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Hunslet Carr Residents Assoc 6:30pm Community Centre, Woodhouse Hill Avenue Beeston Community Forum 7:30pm St Anthony’s church hall, Old Lane, Beeston Friday 7 June Hunslet RLFC v Keighley Cougars 7:30pm South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove Saturday 8 June South Leeds Community Orchestra 10am-12pm St Cross Church, Acre Road, Middleton Litterpick (and football) 11am-1pm Greenspace by Normanton Place, Beeston Hill Teens Club 1-5pm Vale Circles centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Film & Curry Night 6pm Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Sunday 9 June Family Morning 10:30am Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Sunday Lunch Club 1-3pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Historic Transport Walk 1:30pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre Monday 10 June Tea, Cake and Conversation 12:30-2:30pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Tuesday 11 June Leeds Aphasia Cafe 1-3pm BITMOs GATE, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle Camera Club 3-4:30pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Beeston Local History Group 8pm Beeston Parish Centre (small hall), Town Street Wednesday 12 June Kurling 10:30-11:30am St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Generation 55 12-2:30pm The Broadway pub, Dewsbury Road, Beeston Thursday 13 June HEA Food & Film Night 3-6pm Ingram Gardens Community Centre, Holbeck Friday 14 June Hunslet RLFC v Doncaster RLFC 7:30pm South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove Saturday 15 June Ramblers Meet 9am Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Young Archaeologists Club 10am-12pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street Coffee Morning 10am-12pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Community Market & Cricket Fun 11am-3pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Vintage Afternoon Tea 3:30-5:30pm St Andrew’s Comm Centre, Cardinal Road, Beeston Sunday 16 June Beeston Walk of Friendship
12-3:30pm from Beeston Hill United Free Church, Malvern Road Children’s Magic and Mayhem 12-4pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street Sunday Lunch Club 1-3pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Oh No It Isn’t! 5pm Slung Low at The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn Gospel Choir concert 7pm Middleton Baptist Church, Middleton Park Avenue Monday 17 June HEA Morley Shop or Swim 9am-12pm Transport frm Holbeck SLLAH Generation 55 12:30-2:30pm Whistlestop pub, Town Street, Beeston Tuesday 18 June The Writers Club 1-2:30pm Beeston Library, Town Street Request Walk 6:30-8pm from Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street Public Talk: Borobudur 6:30pm Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Holbeck Wednesday 19 June Code Club 3:30-4:30pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Thursday 20 June St Luke’s Tenants & Residents 6pm St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Beeston Hill Leeds Film Club 6pm Cineworld, White Rose Shopping Centre Exhibition Launch 6-8pm The Tetley, Hunslet Road Saturday 22 June Gelli Printing 10am-4pm Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Stourton South Leeds Community Orchestra 10am-12pm St Cross Church, Acre Road, Middleton Beeston Festival 12-5pm Cross Flatts Park Teens Club 1-5pm Vale Circles centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Lads and Dads Night 7-11pm Hamara Centre, Tempest Road, Beeston Sunday 23 June South Leeds Hikers Lake District 6:30am-8pm Transport provided Sunday Lunch 12-2pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Sunday Lunch Club 1-3pm Vale Circles Centre, Tunstall Road, Beeston Yorkshire Rams v East Kilbride 2pm South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove The Chef Show 5pm Slung Low at The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn Monday 24 June Wellness Space Afternoon 1-3pm Ingram Gardens Community Centre, Holbeck Middleton Community Group 7pm St Cross Church, Acre Road Wednesday 26 June Volunteer Rangers 10am-12pm Hunslet Cemetery Middleton Road Hunslet Remembered 10am-12pm Community Centre, Woodhouse Hill Avenue Kurling 10:30-11:30am St Andrew’s Community Centre, Beeston Tiny Tetley 10:30am & 11:45am The Tetley, Hunslet Road Cop Shop Memory Cafe 1-3pm Elland Road Police Station
Arm-in-Arm Memory Cafe 1:30-3pm Middleton Elderly Aid Social Centre, Midd. Park Ave Drink and Draw 6-8pm The Tetley, Hunslet Road Thursday 27 June HEA Free Healthy Breakfast 10am-12pm St Matthew’s Community Centre, Holbeck Friday 28 June Free Legal Clinic 2:30-3:30pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile 7:30pm Hunslet RLFC, Phoenix Suite, South Leeds Stadium Saturday 29 June Car Boot Sale 8am-12pm Sharp Lane Primary School, Middleton Tetley Weekender 11am-5pm The Tetley, Hunslet Rd
Hunslet Gala 11:30am-4pm Recreation Ground, Church Street Hunslet Moor Litter Pick 12-1pm meet bottom of Moor Rd Strawberry Fair 12-3pm Beeston Parish Centre, Town Street Summer Fair 1-3pm Cardinal Court, Beeston Sunday 30 June Tetley Weekender 11am-5pm The Tetley, Hunslet Rd People’s Picnic 1-4:30pm Middleton Park Visitor Centre, off Town Street Bands in the Park 2:30-4:30pm Cross Flatts Park, Beeston Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile 5pm Slung Low at The Holbeck, Jenkinson Lawn
GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE Carry Cargo International Ltd trading as Carry Cargo Transport Ltd, currently at Leeds Containerbase Stourton Leeds LS10 1SE are applying to change the existing licence to show our new address and operating centre as Ricketts House, Stourton Business Park, Queen Street Leeds LS10 1DW. The licence is for operating up to 6 goods vehicles and 8 trailers. Owners or occupiers of land including buildings near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hilcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane Leeds LS9 6SF stating their reasons , within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the new address given in this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the Traffic Office.
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18 What’s On IN BRIEF Gospel concert in Middleton Back due to popular demand after a very successful evening last October, Middleton Park Baptist Church are hosting an Evening with Colin Williams and the Celebration Gospel Choir on Saturday 15 June 2019 at 7pm. The event is free, however there is limited accommodation so come early (doors open at 6.30pm.)
Bands in Cross Flatts Park The annual concert series, organised by the Friends of Cross Flatts Park kicks off on Sunday 29 June. The first of four concerts starts at 2:30pm outside the Watsonian Pavilion near the top of the park. As usual tea and homemade cakes will be served. On Sunday 14 July as well as the band there will be the annual Beeston Dog Show.
St Francis School Fair The Friends of St Francis PTA continue their playground fundraising push with a summer fair at the the school on Sunday 30 June.
Tetley Weekender The annual Tetley Weekender is always a family friendly treat at Hunslet’s own art gallery. This year’s theme is sculpture and there will be plenty of hands on activities for the little ones. Expect lots of creative crafts, messy making to facepainting. It's a great introduction to everything they do at The Tetley! Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June all day.
Walk of Friendship An opportunity for people in Beeston to join together in friendship, visit different places of worship find out more about beliefs and practices and enjoy each others company. The walk starts with coffee at Beeston Hill United Free Church on Malvern Road, before visiting the Sikh Gudwara on Lady Pit Lane for lunch and the Abu Huraira Mosque on Catherine Grove.
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riends of Middleton Park have a range of activities and entertainments to encourage you into the park this month. On Sunday 9 June they lead a walk around the park looking at its historic transport heritage: trams, trains and coal waggonways. Please wear walking shoes or boots and sensible clothing, as some of the paths may be wet and muddy. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 1:30pm. At the end, make a donation to the Friends for the walk, and get a free piece of cake. Children’s Magic and Mayhem is promised on Sunday 16 June, 124pm. With Children's Circus Skills, Ballon modelling, and children's crafts this will be a fun time for children of all ages. Tuesday 18 June at 6:30pm the Friends host a Request Walk. Come along to the Visitor Centre and request a walk about an aspect of the history of the park, or a walk to look at something specific, or .... it's up to you. Or just come along for a pleasant evening walk. A local guide will lead a walk that attempts to meet requests.
Crowds enjoy a bit of rock’n’roll Shakespeare in Middleton Park The People’s Picnic takes place on Sunday 30 June, 1-4:30pm. Bring a Picnic with family and friends for a relaxing afternoon fun day in the park with organised games and music from Grange
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Emergency exercise Don’t be alarmed to see Fire and other emergency services outside Cottingley Heights on Friday 7 June. There will be a training exercise aimed at ensuring fire crews can operate most effectively in all ‘worst case’ conditions. Cottingley Heights and Towers are the two highest wholly residential buildings in Leeds. The exercise is due to start at 9am.
Car Boot Sales at Sharp Lane Sharp Lane Primary School’s monthly car boot sales continue on the last Saturday of the month through to July. The sales run from 8am-12pm and pitches cost just £5. All proceeds go to school funds.To book for the next car boot sale on Saturday 29 June please ring Jane Friend on 07818 615871.
Community Market & Cricket Fun Dewsbury Road Community Hub plays host to a community marketplace and cricket fun day on Saturday 15 June. Between 11am-3pm you will find local residents selling their craft wares from market stalls in the car park. Refreshments will be available, as well as facepainting, a bouncey castle and performances. Meanwhile at the other end of the car park there will be a host of World Cup related cricketing activities including a children’s drop in skills workshop and youth cricket tournament.
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e’re in The Beacon, Buttershaw, Christmas 1990. That’s in Bradford, in case you don’t know. And Andrea Dunbar is here, she’s the one that wrote Rita, Sue, and Bob Too, a Bradford lass, and a mum, sister, best friend too. Everyone, every man, has always told her story. This evening she’s telling it herself. So get yerself a drink, settle down and listen up. ‘Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile’ is a play. It’s adapted from Adelle Stripe’s ‘outstanding debut novel’ of Andrea Dunbar’s life by Lisa Holdsworth (she’s done Ackerly Bridge, and Call the Midwife). Adelle and
Lisa are both from Yorkshire an’ all, so they know what they’re talking about. With loads of great Bradford characters in it, a lot of laughs, and some dark times too. Come along, we’d love to see ya there. Recommended for audiences 14+. the play contains some adult language, sexual references, references to domestic violence and alcoholism. ‘Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile’ is performed at Hunslet RLFC, South Leeds Stadium on Friday 28 June at 7:30pm and at The Holbeck club, Jenkinson Lawn, on Sunday 30 June at 5pm.
Moor Brass Band at 2:30pm. Looking ahead to July, Oddsocks Theatre will return to Middleton Park on Tuesday 2 July with a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The family-friendly
show mixes the genius of the Bard with hilarious pantomime action. We will have a full preview next month, but mark the date and prepare your picnic, the show starts at 7pm.
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ighting and winning runs in the Crosby family. We have reported previously on Tom “The Viking” Crosby’s sporting career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA, also known as Cage Fighting), but now Tom’s 5 year old daughter Blossom has joined the fray. Last month Blossom won the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) British Open (Pee Wee 1 White Belt) at the Bodypower Expo at the NEC in Birmingham. This success follows wins at the BJJ Junior National Championships in March at Wolverhampton and double Gold at the All stars BJJ Open in Manchester in April where she competed with 6 and 7 year olds. Blossom trains four times a week at gyms in Morley and Pontefract. As well as MMA, Tom trains her in BJJ along with Helen Currie, Britain’s first female BJJ Black Belt; and Louise Lee Scott trains her in Thai Boxing.
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Blossom Crosby wins gold at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu British Open Meanwhile Dad Tom (a child minder by day) is doing pretty well himself. In April he won his bout against Jacek Rolinski at the Ultra MMA by a unanimous decision of the judges. All proceeds from the event went to Cancer Research UK. In May Tom competed at the Risk Fighting Championships,
where he beat Steve “Wonderboy” Webster in the first round. That takes his record as a professional Mixed Martial Artist to four fights and four wins. His next fight is for a British title on Caged Steel Fighting Championship at Sheffield’s Fly DSA Arena on 13 July.
eams of young people will be competing in their very own Cricket World tournament as part of the Yorkshire Cricket’s Foundation to promote the game locally. The Chance To Shine programme runs free training sessions every Sunday in Cross Flatts Park and Development Officer Sohail Raz is helping to organise the tournament. The contest will take place over three sessions. The first will be hosted by Dewsbury Road Community Hub and tie in with their Community Market on Saturday 15 June. The Hamara will host the second round on Sunday 30 June and the Kashmiri Muslim Welfare Association will host the final in Cross Flatts Park on Sunday 7 July. All three events run from 11am-3pm.
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arry & Jill Wilkinson from the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation, together with Dan’s best friend Scott Lewis, visited Beeston Juniors FC at their Cardinal Square base on Saturday 18 May to hand over a defibrillator. Having a defibrillator on hand at the club could potentially save someone’s life. Every week in Britain 12 people aged under 35 die from Sudden Cardiac Death, even though they show no symptoms and have no family history of heart disease. Restarting the heart quickly after it has arrested is key to saving a life and given that it may take an ambulance 10 minutes to arrive at the scene, using a defibrillator is the best way to do that. Daniel Wilkinson was a very fit young man playing football when he died at the age of 24, three years ago. His parents decided to set up the Foundation in his name to distribute defibrillators to grass roots sports teams who might struggle to fund one themselves and to fund screening programmes for young people involved in sport. Club Secretary Lee Horsman has seen the club’s fortunes rise over recent years from being down to just three teams to a full range of teams from 5 year olds up to two open age teams. The club decided it ought to fundraise to buy a defibrillator and Lee raised £500 by running the recent Leeds
Lee Horsman receives the defibrillator from, and hands a cheque to, Scott Lewis from the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation Half Marathon. Having been in touch with the Daniel Wilkinson Foundation for advice about buying one and further fundraising, they discovered they were eligible to receive a free machine. In return the club has donated the £500 raised to the Foundation so that it can continue its work. The defibrillator was demonstrated to club members and is very easy to use. Once activated it gives clear instructions and will not proceed unless it is happy that these have been carried out correctly – eg fitting the pads to give a good contact. The machine monitors the heart to assess the patient at all times,
so there’s no chance of giving extra unnecessary shocks. Barry Wilkinson explained: “It very difficult for us, but we absolutely know it’s right what we’re doing, it’s what Dan would’ve wanted us to do. “We know that Small clubs like the one that Dan started playing football with struggle to keep going, so we are more than happy to do our little bit to help. And we hope you never have to use it.” Lee Horsman responded: “On behalf of everyone associated with Beeston Juniors, just thank you so much for coming, we can’t thank you enough. Please take this cheque with our best wishes.”
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unslet Club boxers Abby Briggs, 13 years and Kayla Holdsworth, 14 years boxed in Crawley on 18 & 19 May at the National Schools Finals with both girls winning the National Final in their respective weight category. Like many young members of the Club, Abby and Kayla are Cockburn School students. The girls have been working hard for years in preparation for their fights. Kayla Holdsworth, who has been boxing for nearly 5 years, has had five fights and won two. She said: “I’ve trained harder than I’ve ever trained before in the past month for the national finals, after losing my last bout it made me come back bigger, better and
stronger. “It’s taken a lot of dedication and discipline, but it was worth it in the end. Winning was the best feeling in the world. It’s onward and upwards from now on, there may be more losses to come, but hopefully many more wins. Massive thanks to my family, coaches and all my friends support." Last year Abby Briggs won Cockburn’s Athlete of the Year award for her outstanding achievement in boxing. Abby said: “I’ve been training very hard for months for this and the feeling of winning was amazing because all the hard work paid off and has now set me on to the tri-nations and hopefully Europeans.”
unslet RLFC put three straight defeats behind them to to register their sixth win League 1 at Kingston Park where they beat Newcastle Thunder 18-32 on 26 May. May was not a happy month for the Parksiders however as they followed their poor loss to London Skolars at the end of April with two losses to Workington Town. The first was at home in the new 1895 Cup. The Cumbrians, fresh from appointing a new coach, could only muster 14 players for a game some said may be better to lose, owing to the later rounds being midweek. But it’s the thirteen on the field that count and it was Workington that deserved the win. Workington took a 0-12 lead before a Zach Braham barnstorming run allowed Jack Lee (in his 100th game for the club) to sneak over to reduce the arrears to 6-12. The momentum was now with the home side and after deft passing to the left the impressive Tom Ashton was too strong for the Cumbrians, and with Reece Dean’s conversion we were all square at 12-12. Early in the second half Villa Halafihi carved Workington open to send Nyle Flynn over by the posts. But Workington were not beaten, and after a Ryan Wright late tackle O’Donnell levelled the scores up at 18-18. At this point the experience
of Sean Penkywiecz came into play for Workington, a deft kick to the corner was pounced on to make it 18-24 (after a successful conversion), and another grubber kick towards Hunslet’s posts seemed to create panic in the home defence as Oliver Wilkes pounced to complete a hat trick. Great ball handling sent Jimmy Watson over for a fine try to make it 24-30. Workington hit back with a drop goal and although a fine Tom Ashton try set up a nail biting finish, Hunslet couldn’t find a winner. It finished 2831. Two weeks later Hunslet made the trip to Derwent Park for what turned out to be a very low scoring game. With ten minutes to go the only score was a Workington try scored on 34 minutes. Hunslet worked a Gareth Potts try following an interception, but couldn’t convert. Town wrapped up the game with their second try 3 minutes from time. Final score 12-4. So the Parksiders headed to the North East on Sunday 26 May to face Newcastle Thunder in what had become a must win game if they were fulfill their early season promise. Coach Gary Thornton rang the changes for this game bringing in James Woodburn Hall and James Saltonstall, both on dual registration
with Halifax amongst others. It seemed to work as both ’ Fax players scored in the first half together with Nathan Chappell. Reece Dean could only convert one try, but did kick a 45 yeard penalty so Hunslet were 0-16 up at half time. The second half was tougher for Hunslet as Thunder got their game going, but on 55 minutes Chappell went over for his second try of the afternoon. Newcastle finally got on the scoreboard on the hour as Misi Taulapapa made ground and then fed Keiran Gill to score in the corner, Dan Coates kicked the extras: 6-20. Three minutes later Hunslet held up Keal Carlile over the line, but Thunder kept up the pressure forcing a goal line drop out and then scored through Alex Clegg on their next possession. With Coates conversion it was 12-20. Hunslet needed to stop Thunder’s momentum and James Saltonstall did just that three minutes later. The converted score took Hunslet’s lead back to 14 points with a quarter of an hour to go. Newcastle scored again through Lewis Young, but Gareth Potts sealed the win for Hunslet with a try right on the hooter. Final score 18-32. Hunslet have two Friday night matches at South Leeds Stadium on 7 and 14 June against Keighley Cougars and then Doncaster.
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Tayyab with England Captain Joe Root
reenmount Primary School pupil M. Tayyab Nazir was chosen to be the Chance to Shine mascot for the England Team at the England v Pakistan cricket match on Sunday 19 May at Headingley Stadium. Having watched both England and Pakistan players training and warming up before the game, the players personally met with Tayyab to greet him, sign his bat and have their pictures taken. Tayyab enjoyed the day very much and is grateful for being given this unique opportunity. Tayyab plays cricket every Sunday for the Urban Cricket with his coach Sohail Raz, who is also the Community Development Officer (Leeds Division) for Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.
Jimmy Watson heads for the try line against Workington Town.
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