Volume Deadline for Next Issue Articles 10/15 20/10/2015
Contents
Page 2 - News 3 - July Crossword - Answers 4 - August Quiz 5 - QH Choir 7 - Wine Club 9 - Walking Club 12 - Angling Club 13 - Craft Club 18 - Golf Society 19 - Rose Clark: Raising Funds for Yorkshire Cancer Care 21 - Club Contact Details 22 - Club Activity Programme 23 - Christmas Party 24 - Pedometer Challenge 25 - The Glass Menagerie 26 - Autumn Ticket Offer 27 - Activities Refunds 30 - Lacey’s Cheese Making 32 - Paris Trip 33 - Geocaching 34 - Member Benefits 40 - Becca Lawther Charity Skydive 41 - Table Tennis 43 - London Family Fun Trip 44 - First Direct Area Concerts 46 - HASSRA Y&H Offers 48 - The Forum Adverts 52 - Booking Form and T&C
Please Contact Phil On: 0113 2324456 All articles for inclusion in The Newsletter should be sent to: the.newsletter@ hotmail.co.uk
October www.hassraleedsnewsletter.com 1 October News
This month’s highlights
Welcome to out October newsletter, sorry Thank you to everyone who supported it’s a bit late but we were really busy our Macmillan Coffee morning. We raised preparing for yesterday’s Wellbeing a staggering amount which we’ll tell you event, where it was lovely to talk to new more about next time (Simon and his people about HASSRA Leeds and all the colleagues are still counting all the cash). fantastic clubs we have, we also picked up a few names for our first open table Last month, we made a mistake by tennis and badminton session. assuming that the Nick Clark Memorial Match was organised by our Angling I would like to say a special thank you to Club. This wasn’t the case and when we Janet Coy, Jan Legge, Nicola Watkis, found out more about Nick’s wife Rose Anne Brown, Jackie Bryan and Jackie and how she has raised £25,000 over four Wood who demonstrated Zentangle, years, we decided we had to let you Origami Christmas trees, crochet and know more about her. knitting at the Wellbeing event. It was a hectic day and we were fighting for We’re delighted that the Craft Club has space due to a table shortage but it was received funding for the year, so will be fun too. If you’d like to be involved in out and about learning new skills and future events, either making things or passing them on. We meet informally talking about HASSRA, please let me every lunchtime: 12:30 on Mondays and know. 12:00 the rest of the week. Please contact [email protected] or me I really love seeing the things people ([email protected]) to find have made and sharing ideas and out where we are meeting (sometimes it’s inspiration. If you’ve made something or too cold in the North Atrium!). HASSRA are contributing to a wider effort and members can join the Craft Club for just would like to share the links, please £1 and be able to claim back 50% (up to contact me and we’ll in include you in £10) per craft event or class they go to). our next “Handmade by Us” article. This We’ll tell you more about that next month month’s starter features lots of DWP too! makers – mainly because I’ve passed these people in the corridor and been See you soon nosey about what they are wearing or doing. You don’t have to work in DWP to Elizabeth take part!
2 August Quiz - Answers Skool Dayz
1. Where did Billy Bunter go to school? Greyfriars School
2. In which TV series did Michael Palin and Terry Jones parody “Tom Brown’s Schooldays”? Ripping Yarns
3. Who complained to the BBC about Alice Cooper’s hit “School’s Out” being shown on Top of the Pops”? Mary Whitehouse
4. Where did Nigel Molesworth go to school? St. Custards
5. What was the name of the BBC school quiz popular in the 1960s? Top of the Form
6. In which rock band does the guitarist don a schoolboy’s uniform when he plays? AC/DC
7. Whose stint as a schoolteacher was reflected in his early novel “A Clerygman’s Daughter”? George Orwell
8. Where did Jennings go to school? Linbury Court Prep School
9. The movie “School for Scoundrels” was based on which series of books by Stephen Potter? Gamesmanship
10. What was the other A-side on Paul McCartney and Wings number one single “Mull of Kintyre”? Girls School
11. The format of “University Challenge” was based on a US quiz series. What was that called? College Bowl
12. What do Edward Heath, Sean Kerly and Hawkwind have in common? All went to Chatham House Grammar School, Ramsgate
There were 9 entries, 7 of which were correct. The winner is Aileen Buchanan, Ground Floor
3 Film Anagrams Quiz
1) A new hello . 2) Tanglement, I'm heartsore . 3) Scar man washes Ace taxis . 4) Thieving if dangled hot . 5) A clairvoyant armpit . 6) Bought stress . 7) Heroic texts . 8) Then she exists . 9) The grin The Ring . 10) The primitive win whatever . 11) Army Voices . 12) Infant is not ideal . 13) Fathead downed . 14) On theme . 15) Oh, abhor a panic . 16) Let go, sprite . 17) Renowned maniacal fool, winner . 18) Charm, keen wit . 19) Fun as Hot-headed .
Your name and membership number:______Location______Tel:______Please send your completed quiz to Phil Hepworth, Forum Reception by 20th October COP. All correct entries (or highest score) will be entered into a prize draw for £30. Members only.
4 Quarry House Choir
My 'Sing for Pleasure' experience!
Stephanie Howe is currently on loan from DWP to the Government Legal Department (GLD) in London. She’s a Coates, a former founder member of the Quarry House Director, and Head of Foundation Choir and has also initiated a new Studies, at Leeds College of Music and, half week course. We were blown GLD choir which will shortly be in memorium, his baton is awarded at away by the amount we were celebrating its first anniversary. each year to the conducting student able to learn in a short space of Stephanie attended the recent Sing who has made the most progress during time. We certainly worked hard for Pleasure Workshop we advertised. Summer School – Jane Edwardson, our from warm ups at 8.45am through choir’s director is a previous recipient of to around 4 or 4.30pm after which It's not often you get to say 'been this accolade. there were opportunities to there, done that and got the T-shirt' and attend a range of performances actually mean it literally. But that's the What particularly surprised me was the from the other groups. There was case for me having just spent a few warm camaraderie amongst the an informal, 'show off your party days in the idyllic setting of Keele groups, many of whom were piece' night on the Friday evening University learning more about choral newcomers. The diversity of talent was which was fabulous not least singing. The idea that a group from the also a very pleasant surprise as every because we got to join in a bit of Quarry House Choir should attend the day there was some kind of gospel singing! We were wowed ‘Sing for Pleasure’ (SfP) Summer School performance as groups shared their by all the talent on show! was prompted by a choir member Nick learning in both singing and conducting. Flood, who has been a regular part of Some attendees, including Nick, were The big performances were on the this experience for several years! Little on the full week course whereas others Saturday evening where each did I know but SfP celebrated its 50th including the other 7 of us were on the choral group sang 5-6 songs anniversary last year so I have come to before joining together for a this experience rather late since it lovely gospel song called 'My life began just before I was born! As a is in your hands'. Then we joined charity it relies on income from the together to sing Mozart's Requiem events it runs as well as donations from with full orchestra before retiring a variety of sources and provides to the bar for a nightcap! wonderful musical experiences for all ages and tastes in music. There is I can honestly say it was an community singing for those relatively experience to be relished, with new to singing, chorale singing for the such variety of music on offer from more experienced who can follow each group, from madrigals, to music, and consort singing for the very jazzy versions of Shakespeare's brave and daring with the more sonnets, from heavy classical demanding repertoire. You can even through to 'It's raining men' and learn how to conduct if you're an 'YMCA', and yes it is the ones aspiring choir leader starting with the you're thinking of. Who knew you very basics and working up to the could sing these in choral intermediate and advanced courses! harmony! One of the founders of SfP was John Final rehearsal before the big performance. 5 Quarry House Choir
I recommend the course to anyone wanting to get back into singing and build their confidence in group singing as well as anyone wanting to stretch themselves a little more.
The accommodation was comfortable and we were well fed with all meals being included. The teaching staff were superb and totally dedicated to getting the best from us. Most had day jobs as music teachers so were doing this Summer School in their holidays and clearly loved their job, which was such an inspiration. It was at the on-site SfP shop I bought several music booklets and also the SfP T-shirt! Singers attending the full week also worked towards a concert on the Tuesday night and had the opportunity to sing for some of the ‘intermediate’ conductors in their workshops (seeing their training first-hand) and in a concert on the Thursday afternoon. Those attending from Quarry House choir were able to receive a subsidy for the Tour of Keele campus before course and we hope to offer this next year too, so look out for the adverts next the hard work begins spring. If anyone wants more information please contact the Quarry House choir or look at the website at: singforpleasure.org.uk (Take a look at the work SfP do with Gifted and Talented school children and giving teachers the confidence to promote singing in schools). Quarry House choir meets every Thursday in the Woodpecker Bar at 1pm and we have a taster session for new members on 15 October. Taster Session
Singing is for everyone! Open lunchtime session 15th October If you’ve always fancied singing in the choir but haven’t plucked up the courage yet, or used to come but haven’t been in a while, our free session from 13:00-14:00 on 15th October might be just what you need.
Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions, just come along and have some fun. There are no fees, just bring your HASSRA membership card. If you’re not a member, come along anyway: we can tell you how to join. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] 6 Wine Club
Wine Society Cape Crusaders – Wines of South Africa Tuesday 13 October (17:30 – 20:30) Venue Leeds (Victoria Hall, Leeds Town Hall) Price £13.50 for HASSRA Leeds members
HASSRA Leeds Wine Club will be arranging to obtain tickets for the Wine Society Cape Crusaders wines of South Africa Tasting event at Leeds Town Hall (LS1 3AD) on Tuesday 13 October between 17:30 – 20:30. If you are a HASSRA Leeds member and would like to attend at the discount price of £13.50 (£27.00 for non-members), or you want further information, please contact;
Roy Jones (Room GW33, Quarry House, Leeds, LS2 7UA) Tel No. 0113 23 24324, e-mail [email protected]
Tickets for this event tend to sell out fairly quickly, so let Roy know if you are interested in attending asap and he will confirm booking and paying arrangements. Wine Society do also offer money back on ticket as long as you cancel 2 weeks before the event.
7 Wine Club
Next Event An Experiment in Mixology – Jo O’Keefe and Catherine Hotchkiss Friday 9th October, 5.30pm in the Woodpecker Bar, Quarry House.
Always ones to push the boundaries, Jo and Catherine are hosting a cocktail party. Cocktails are defined as ‘an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream’. They aim to offer some familiar and some more unusual cocktails, using a mixture of dark and white spirits, with two wine/fizz based concoctions to satisfy everyone’s palettes.
Cocktail dress is optional, but a colorful umbrella in your drink is definitely compulsory! The event will be mid priced, in the region of £10.
For further information, or any queries about the event, please contact Roy Jones ([email protected]), Room GW33 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, telephone number 0113 23 24324.
What's Coming Up? **Rearranged event** External presenter – Earle Wines
Thursday 22nd October, 5.30pm in the Woodpecker Bar, Quarry House.
Henry Jacobs of Earle Wines will be arranging a Travelling the Rhône tasting. He will be bringing a white and a red from each of the following - · Costières de Nîmes Château Tuilerie · Pic Saint Loup Château Lascaux · Châteauneuf du Pape Domaine Grand Veneur
These will be quality wines from smaller producers from well known areas - because the producers are not well known the prices reflect only the quality of the wine and are not inflated by the name. It should be a fascinating evening. For further information, or any queries about the event, please contact Roy Jones ([email protected]), Room GW33 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA, telephone number 0113 23 24324.
SPECIAL OFFER REMINDER: Don’t forget our special offer: Any HASSRA Leeds member who attends the wine club for the first time pays only half price for the event. And if you decide you like it enough to join the club, the night is free. For further information contact any of us:
CHAIR Ron Foggett Work: 0113 2324370 TREASURER Roy Jones Work: 0113 232 4324 SECRETARY Tess Brooke Home: 01423 871433 8 Walking Club
A week in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, 3 - 10 September 2016 flying from Manchester
Kranjska Gora is a charming resort in the north western corner of Slovenia, close to both the Austrian and Italian borders. The village is surrounded by the The estimated maximum prices per person based on magnificent scenery of the Julian Alps. standard double rooms or single occupancy rooms are:- On offer is a 1 week stay at Hotel Lek on half - Non-HASSRA Leeds members: £650 board basis, with a hot HASSRA Leeds-members: £450 and cold buffet breakfast and 3 course - All rooms have a shower, hairdryer, TV and buffet-style evening telephone. meal. The hotel is located close to the village centre - Superior double rooms also have a minibar, safe and and has an indoor pool, sauna (small charge), bar, balcony. lounge and coffee shop with terrace. - The additional cost for a superior double room is £40 per person. The walking in and around Kranjska Gora is Closing date for applications: 30 November 2015 suitable for all levels. There are numerous marked walking trails as Prices cover the cost of flights, transfers in Slovenia, well as exclusive guided half-board hotel accommodation and local taxes. walks (small charge) led by local, English-speaking Optional extras (eg excursions) and the cost of travel guides. to and from Manchester airport are not included.
Various optional excursions Please send completed booking forms to: are also available; including Paul Eveson, 19 Stray Walk, Harrogate, North Yorkshire to Venice, the Julian Alps, HG2 8HU the Postojna Caves & ([email protected]) Predjama, Bled & Bohinj, and Ljubljana. If requesting a double room, please indicate on the booking form if you would like it to be a superior room. Flights are on Saturdays between Manchester and Ljubljana. The scheduled departure time from The deposit required is £150 per person. Bank Transfer Manchester on 3 September is 13:25hrs and the for payment would be preferred, to: 08-92-50 / expected time of arrival back in Manchester on 10 65070800. Alternatively please enclose a cheque for September is 12:45hrs. The transfer time between the deposit (non-refundable once booking is Ljubljana airport and the hotel is 1 hour by coach. confirmed) with your booking form. Cheques should be made payable to HASSRA Leeds Rambling Club.
The balance of payment will be required by 31 May. 2016. 9 Walking Club
Saturday 10th October FLASBY FELL
I have been instructed that I must organise another walk from the Craven Heiffer in order that we can all indulge in the fish pie again - so this is it!
The walk Does it matter? Anyway we start from the pub and ascend Flasby Fell via the ridge west of Sharp Haw then descend and re-ascend to reach the summit before once more going up and down to Rough Haw returning via Tarn House. Length is a little over 6 miles and the total height gain is just under 1,000ft. If we are all in the mood we can add another mile or so on by ambling up and down to the Fell’s fourth top!.
Clothing Please remember that the weather can change suddenly. Make sure that you have good walking boots, sufficient layers and waterproofs in your rucksack.
Meeting point and time The car park at the Craven Heifer at 10:15. The pub is on the outskirts of Skipton on the main B6265 road to Grassington. BD23 3LA for your SatNav. Please park on the far right of the car park well away from the entrance.
From Harrogate, Leeds & Otley: At the roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, follow the signs for Bradford, Keighley and Colne. Drive past Skipton Golf Club on your right and at the next roundabout turn right for Grassington. The Craven Heifer is on the right hand side in approximately 300 yards.
Transport There is no available public transport to the start of the walk. Let the leader know if you need or can offer a lift on a petrol sharing basis.
Lunch At the Craven Heiffer or bring a packed lunch and any other drinks and snacks that you will need.
To book your place on this walk Please contact the leader, John Belbin, by close on Thursday 8th October letting him know if you will be eating at the pub so that we can reserve an appropriately sized table area.
Tel: 01282 867291 Email: [email protected] 10 Walking Club
Saturday 12 December 2015 Xmas walk – Cullingworth and Harden Circular The walk: This is a scenic circular walk of 7miles with the express purpose of generating an appetite for Xmas lunch. The walk commences from The George Hotel in Cullingworth, of which Wikipedia has nothing to say except that Duncan Goodhew once lived there, and from there to Harden via Hewenden Viaduct and Goit Stock Falls, completing the deeply mishapen circle through the edge of St Ives. Clothing Yorkshire in December can be cold, wet and muddy, and the terrain is hilly - good walking boots are essential and extra warm and waterproof layers must be carried. A change of clothes for the pub is a good idea. Meeting point and time: Meet at 9:45 for a prompt start at 10.00am at The George Hotel, Cullingworth, BD13 5HN (SE 06626 36839). Buses 696/7 operate from Bradford Interchange to Cullingworth; there is a car park opposite the pub for those travelling by car. Lunch Lunch will be at The George Hotel, home of Old Spot Brewery, Cullingworth at 13:30. There is a choice of two festive menus @ £13.95 or £19.95; the pub has requested that we order in advance and pay a deposit to secure the table; therefore payment is requested in advance. There is a subsidy of £4.95 for members of HASSRA Leeds Walking Club bringing the prices down to £9/£15 for members. Please confirm your menu choices, and make your payment for the full / subsidised cost when confirming your place on the walk. - A La Carte Menu - Traditional Menu You can order from either menu but don’t mix them. To book your place on this walk Please contact the leader Luisa Panetta by close on Friday 27th November 2015 Phone: 0113 2324562 (work) 07757 736096 (mobile) E-mail: [email protected] The preferred method of payment is via internet banking to 08-92-50 / 65070800 stating Xmas 2015 as a reference.
11 START FISHING IN 2015
There’s never been a better time to get outdoors and take up angling. Quarry House Angling Club run matches from April to October to commercial fisheries across the region.
Thanks to the generosity of HASSRA Leeds the club is offering the following additional benefits to members in 2015:
· Free club membership – no subs required for staff joining throughout 2015
· A full refund of the annual rod license for those new members who are new to the sport or who are returning to it after a long absence
· A subsidy of up to 50% of the cost (Max £30) of essential items of tackle required by new members
In addition HASSRA Leeds is offering to cover the cost of individual angling coaching to any member - whether or not they are members of the Quarry House Angling Club.
Quarry House Angling Club run matches from April to October to commercial fisheries across the region. Each year it hosts a Have a Go Day where anyone can try their hand at fishing.
If you would like more details or want to discuss these offers contact George Roe on 0113 2324244 [email protected]
12 Angling And Craft Club
Join us for a two day break in North Nottinghamshire Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th June 2016. Other Attractions Stay with us at the 3 Star Worksop is famed as the 'Gateway to the Dukeries', a unique Best Western Lion Hotel in selection of Ducal properties in north Nottinghamshire. With Worksop many local attractions in the town and nearby, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do together with places to stay. The Hotel The National Trust owned Mr Straw’s House is one of the The BEST WESTERN Lion Hotel is a biggest tourist attractions in Worksop. The unassuming semi- former coaching now a Grade 2 detached Edwardian house changes on entry into a 1920’s listed building full of the charm and museum, with original artefacts from the era set out as if personality. It is set in the middle of someone was to return home at any minute. the market town of Worksop convenient for both the A1 and M1. The Ducal estate with which Worksop is closely associated is Although a smaller hotel it has all the mod cons and Clumber Park convenience of a larger one! A relaxed, friendly and efficient service combined with excellent facilities adds to Newstead Abbey, the ancestral home of Lord Byron is in the the Lion’s appeal, while the surrounding area is well worth a area, housing a museum containing Byron memorabilia visit time and again! The Fishing Rufford Abbey and its 150 areas of parkland is nearby, including the ruins of a medieval monastery, gardens, On the Thursday and Friday we will be fishing the Moat and woodland walks, sculpture trail and lake. Bridge pools at Hallcroft Fishery, Retford. Hallcroft is widely regarded as one of the UK’s premier match venues. Moat The Price pool is one of the largest lakes of its kind with190 pegs. It has twice been the venue for the Fish-O-Mania final. HASSRA Leeds Members single room 2 nights DB&B £90 Before returning home on the Saturday we will fish the match lake at the Hayton Lakes complex near Retford. Non-members single room 2 nights DB&B £130 Stretching across approximately 100 acres of the picturesque Nottinghamshire countryside the fishery offers Two HASSRA Leeds Members double/twin room 2 nights fantastic fishing for a variety of coarse fish. DB&B £150
The Crafty bit Non- members double/twin room 2 nights DB&B £220 There are a few craft shops and suppliers in the area, giving us an ideal opportunity to join in some local classes or hold Not included in the price our own, depending on numbers involved and interests. We might do some card making or scrapbooking, zentangling or Transport mini book making or just work on our own projects. The Activities other than fishing beauty of this break is that we can do whatever we want to while someone else does the cooking and makes the beds! Please send booking forms with a deposit of £30 per room to If you’re interested in the crafty aspects of this trip, please George Roe, Room 1S25 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, email [email protected] with the things you LS2 7UA by 11th January 2016. Cheques should be made might be interested in and we’ll see what we can arrange. payable to Quarry House Angling Club. 13 Craft Club
Go Crackers with the Craft Club
Join us on 18th November at 12:00 for a cracker making session. All you need is some wrapping paper , a pair of scissors , a cardboard tube (toilet roll or kitchen roll) and something to put inside.
We’ll show you how to make a basic cracker that you can embellish with your own trims. Just make one or stay for an hour and make even more!
If you’re not into making crackers but have any cardboard tubes to spare, please place them in the crafty box in the North Atrium. If you want to come, please email [email protected]
Wanted! If you see any of these cardboard drinks holders hanging around the building, please return to Heather at the Costa Shop in the East Entrance. Tell her Elizabeth sent you!
14 Handmade by Us!
I often get to see the things that people have This flurry of Autumn leaves was made by made, (I’m not sure if this is because I’ve Sakina Begum and Janet Coy (DWP) to organised a few craft events in my time or decorate the tree in the canteen. We’re because I’m generally nosey and love to see looking for more Autumn leaves and what people have made). I thought it might snowflakes, flowers and leaves for later in the be nice to share a few photos of the things year. All contributions welcome! I’ve seen with you. Lizzy Dickson (DWP) made these ceramic brooches at various workshops run by Leeds College of Art
Jan Legge (DWP) will be helping Ossett turn Sakina also made this lovely blanket to add purple to raise awareness of pancreatic to our next blanket donation. cancer this November. If you want to join in the guerrilla effort, look for the Turn Ossett Purple for Pancreatic CancerAction community on Facebook
15 Anne Brown (DWP) has just sent this batch of her creations to “Crafted with love (Charity knits and crafts)”. This Facebook group sends items off to a wide range of charities for distribution to disadvantaged people in this country and abroad (see list at the end of this article)
Alan Shaw’s partner Tamara is making poppy brooches for charity. I am trying to persuade Alan to get one for me…
I’m very proud of teaching Nicola Watkis ((DWP) her first crochet stiches during a lunchtime knit and natter. Within a few weeks she’d made this whole chair! No, not really, it was the wavy blanket.
Inspired? If you‘ve made something and want to share it, please contact me ([email protected]) or [email protected]. We’re looking for more Autumn leaves and snowflakes, flowers and leaves to decorate our canteen twiggy tree throughout the year. All contributions welcome! If you want to knit something for charity, check out http://www.knitfornowt.org/#. If making clothes or bonding squares for premature babies appeals, the neonatal unit at Leeds NH Trust, http://www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk/LCH/ would love your donations. http://www.kenyachildrencentres.com/ http://www.operation-orphan.org/ http://www.handinhandforsyria.org.uk/ http://www.roaf.org/ http://www.bliss.org.uk/ http://www.emilysstar.co.uk/ http://www.streetchildafrica.org.uk/ http://www.ablechildafrica.org/
16 Battle of the Fat Rascals
Feeling sorry for people who don’t work on Fridays and couldn’t take part in the Macmillan Coffee morning, we had our battle of the fat rascal recipes on the Monday after the Macmillan event.
Marie Cousens of the DWP Universal Credit Programme was our victorious baker and says the secret of her success was baking them early in the morning of the competition and combining two recipes to get the flavour she wanted. My first batch was a bit of an overcooked disaster (and to be honest, the second was a bit overdone but by that stage on Sunday evening, I didn’t have the energy or enough cherries to try again).
Marie gave me some excellent encouragement that I wanted to share with you “a good baker is not one that gets it right every time, just one who knows how to hide the damage.”
Thanks to: Nicola Watkis of Finance Group, Sally Haley and Janie Mitchell of CS Employee Policy, David Richardson of OED Service Design and Management and to everyone who bought something. We raised £14.01 from the sale, which Marie chose to donate to St Vincent’s.
17 Golf Society
SUBSIDISED LESSONS FOR 2015
· HASSRA Leeds Golf Society offers private golf lessons, arranged with a golf professional of your choice.
· We will subsidise your lessons by 50%, up to a maximum of £125 per member per year.
· Most golf clubs offer individual lessons, lessons in pairs and group lessons.
· You must be a Full, Retired or Associate member of HASSRA Leeds and have paid your memberships subscription to the Golf Society to take advantage of this offer.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
· Once you have paid for your lessons and have a receipt, please send it to Brendan French, Room Zone F, 1S25 Quarry House, Leeds LS2 7UA.
18 Rose Clark: Raising Funds for Yorkshire Cancer Care Q: Can you tell us a little about why you’re so dedicated to raising funds? Last month, we included an article about My husband, Nick, was diagnosed with the Nick Clark memorial fishing match, lung cancer in June 2010, he was 47 and congratulating the Angling Club on its by the end of August it was confirmed he hard work. We didn’t realise that the was terminally ill. In May 2011, he had a event was planned and managed by seizure and was admitted to The Bexley at Nick’s wife Rose and their children and St James’s Hospital. It was then I was told didn’t involve our Angling Club. Our he had about 6 weeks left. I was Angling Club does raise money for charity devastated as were our children but we but wasn’t involved in this event. decided we wanted Nick to come home We apologise for the mix up and thought and we would care for him there. we ought to find out a bit more about the people involved in raising £25,000 over This is where the Yorkshire Cancer Centre four years, a fantastic effort that must came in. They coordinated everything, have involved a lot of time and equipment for home, home carers, dedication. We asked Rose, who works in McMillan, District nurses, our GP and the the Yorkshire Benefit Centre here in OHS. They supported us 100%, nothing Quarry House, a few questions about was too much trouble and it meant the Nick’s fund and whether she has any children and I could spend quality time fundraising tips to share. with Nick with most of his care needs covered. Sadly he died in just over 3 weeks after coming home.
I cannot thank the YCC enough for the support we received and the aim of the fundraising is to help other people have the support of this valuable charity. The funds raised cover several aspects of cancer care including some to Cancer research. McMillan also were a fantastic support as my son, particularly, struggled with his Dad’s death , he was 19 at the time.
19 You definitely need to be able to I telephoned McMillan one delegate to reliable support. Start small morning and they came to see and keep events contained, don’t my son at home that afternoon. overstretch yourself. My daughter Lisa also had a counsellor and I had 2 sessions Q: If people want to get involved next too. We have all managed to year, what kid of things can they do and come to terms with it with these who should they contact? organisations’ help. The match date is set for next year. Anyone who would like to fish would be welcome. There is a £25 minimum sponsor entry, then the fee at the venue (normal practice).
Donations of raffle prizes are very welcome: we may run a tombola too. New ideas are also welcome. We’ve raffled a Leeds Rhinos shirt for the last 4 events and will look for something new this year. The day itself is good fun even if you don’t fish.
If you want to help Rose raise event more money for cancer care, please contact her at [email protected].. We’ll Q: Do you have any other regular events also be advertising her future events in people could get involved with? the HASSRA newsletter. You can find out I hold a cake sale sometime in the New more about Yorkshire Cancer Centre on its internet site Year and this year the raffle will be held at Yorkshire Benefits Centre instead of at the fishing venue.
Q: Can people still donate to the fund and if so, how? Yes, we have a Just Giving Page “The Nick Clark Memorial Match”
Q: Do you have tips to share on organising big events like this or raising funds for charity? We’ve learned a lot over the past 4 years, luckily I’ve had great support from family and friends and from the staff here at Yorkshire Benefit Centre.
20 Leeds Clubs and Activities Club Contact Extension Room No.
Angling George Roe 24244 QH 1S25
Badminton tbc
Bridge Andy Mattacks 24631 QH GN35 Dave Barnes 24188 QH
Christian Network Gillian Priestley 29949 QH Ros Hynes 0113 254 5038
Craft Club Janet Coy QH Ground, north QH
Cricket Phil Sharples 7920864377 3S25
Darts Ian Gibson [email protected]
Football (men’s 5-a-side) Scott Gee 36768 QH 4W57
Football - Wednesday Phil Thomas 46549 QH
Forum Leisure Centre Reception 24456 QH Ground Floor
Game-fishers David Roper-Newman 27355 QH GS36
Golf Phil Corbett 27363 QH 3S25
Guitar Lessons Phil Hepworth 07725 005893 The Forum
HASSRA Dance Club Neil Parkinson [email protected] 5E09 & GN35 Sarah Stevens [email protected] Hockey - Men’s Sean Massey 24632 QH GS36
Walking Club Wendy Brown 01937 842001
Wine Jo O’Keefe 0113 232 4331
Table Top Wargame, Boardgame Stuart Wiltshire 27234 QH GS25 and Roleplaying Stuart Barraclough 24435 QH 1S25 Community Choir Elaine Arnott [email protected]
Social Cycling Club Trina Elkington [email protected]
Please contact The Forum Leisure Centre for details of swimming, training & fitness classes. HAS S R A Leeds B oard of Management Contact Details Vice Chair HASSRA Leeds Nick Streets Contact Editor Chair HASSRA Leeds Catriona Patterson 0113 2545780 [email protected] Secretary Simon Jarrold - Temporary 0113 2327120 [email protected] Treasurer Peter Blinston 0113 2545972 [email protected] Events Committee Chair Julie Chapman 0113 2546089 [email protected] Finance/Clubs Development Chair Nick Streets Email Only Contact Editor Communications Chair Elizabeth Letaief 24902 QH [email protected] BOM Member Rosemary Matheson 0113 2547130 [email protected] BOM Member Elaine Arnott Email Only Contact Editor BOM Member Clive Fane 29938 QH [email protected] BOM Member Isobel Todd Email Only [email protected] BOM Member Alan Shaw 0113 2324028 [email protected] BOM Member Michele Jowett Email Only [email protected] BOM Member Roy Jones 24324 QH [email protected] BOM Member Jonathan Kirkland BOM Member Luisa Panetta 24562 QH [email protected] 21 HASSRA Leeds Events and Clubs Activity Programme
September 2015 12th - 15th Fly Trip to Krakow Proposed Trip Beautifulsea1@hotm ail.co.uk
12th Walking Club Halifax area Neil McDonald
14th Golf Club Match vs London Nick Streets Luffenham Health
25th Golf Club Strensall Nick Streets
October 2015 10th Walking Club Skipton area John Belbin
30th Golf Club Sandal Nick Streets
tbc Walking Club YH or London Weekend - tbc
November 2015 14th Walking Club Dacre Banks Jim Nelson
December 2015 4th Golf Club Moortown Nick Streets
12th Walking Club (Xmas walk) TBA
January 2016 21st Fly Trip to Istanbul Proposed Trip Tony Armitage
9th Walking Club TBA
February 2016 13th Walking Club (AGM) (tba) John Ennis
22 CHRISTMAS IS COMING!! HASSRA Leeds/CSSC Christmas Party - In Association HASSRA Leeds City
Thursday 10th December – 8:00pm – 1:00am (though the bar is open earlier for drinks and dining)
At The Tyke Bar - 2b, Gateway North Crown Point Road Leeds LS9 8BZ Website – www.tykeleeds.co.uk
Including buffet and drinks promotions – and disco!
Tickets for HASSRA/CSSC Members - £2.00 - includes a free drink voucher redeemable on the night
For tickets please e-mail Simon Jarrold (if you work for DWP) or Julie Chapman (if you work for Health) with your HASSRA number (and CSSC number if you are also a member of CSSC) E-mail addresses [email protected].; [email protected] Simon/Julie will arrange for you to have your tickets/collect payment from you when tickets are available – For CSSC Members not based in Quarry House please e-mail Adele Hirst (CSSC) – [email protected]
See you in December!!
23 Pedometer Challenge - October 2015
British Heart Foundation have approached the Wellbeing committee and asked that Quarry House be one of 15 workplaces across the UK to take part in an online pedometer challenge Over 4 weeks in October teams of 10 employees wear pedometers and support each other through the challenge. Daily steps are recorded on the online pedometer site. Leaderboards will help teams track their progress Each member of staff who registers will get a pedometer and will receive information by email through out the challenge. Guides will be sent to captains and online tracking for all participants is available to log steps and see their progress. Once the challenge is completed each participant will receive a certificate and the online leaderboard will show who has won the challenge and how much money has been raised BHF hope to raise funds for the charity so the Wellbeing committee suggests a donation of £2.00 per person to take part but if anyone wants to collect more money through sponsorship that is up to them. Why not get your area of work to take part? Even if your team is based remotely around different offices you could still join in. This is an easy way to promote Wellbeing and team work amongst your colleagues for very little effort.
Nominate a team captain and let the Wellbeing committee know as soon as possible. All information will be sent at this point If you need any further information please contact Dawn Lennie on the Wellbeing email address [email protected]
24 “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, West Yorkshire Playhouse
I confess that this is the first time I’ve ever draws you into the moment. I won’t detail seen a Tennessee Williams play on the the plot, but ultimately (a bit like “Death stage – always a bit wary of the southern of a Salesman”) it revolves around gothic melodrama – but as it was starring nostalgia for an idealised past, unrealistic a genuine Hollywood A-lister in Greta hopes of a better future and a Scacchi and I was on leave and nothing devastating finale. It’s a bit like Samuel planned for a Thursday afternoon I Beckett in some ways – the desire to thought I’d give it a go. I was concerned escape a crushing present, the that it would full of school trips, gasping hopelessness and in this play specifically and giggling at naughty words and awaiting salvation in the shape of a showing signs of boredom after about gentleman caller. Unlike Beckett, the five minutes. I needn’t have worried as I caller does come, but after a brief was about the fifth youngest person in moment of happiness and hope it all the audience, so apart from the comes back to desolation. occasional rustle of sweetie papers nothing to disturb the curmudgeon in me. The cast is superb. Scacchi carries off the Although the director did perch herself southern belle who has become dowdy next to me after the interval (it was very with panache (quite a feat as ‘dowdy’ is nearly a full house) and got through two not the word to describe her in reality), tubs of ice cream. Tom Mothersdale is the son longing for more from life, Erin Doherty is the tragic I was impressed. The play had the daughter and Eric Kofi Abreka the claustrophobic atmosphere of all of his unintentionally heartless caller who raises plays, along with the exasperated her hopes and then shatters them like the emission of suppressed emotions and glass animal of the title. The final family tensions but in fact I found it monologue as the son recounts imagining genuinely moving as it approached its his poor sister appearing in his future life inevitable unhappy conclusion. before he realises she is still suffering at home is genuinely heart-breaking. The set itself is minimalist and claustrophobic, bare faced walls with a staircase that leads to the porch and on a pool, for reasons that are too deep for me to fathom.
Williams’s plays are very ‘stagey’ with impassioned monologues but the quality of the performances (including impeccable American accents) soon
25 HASSRA LEEDS Autumn ticket Offer
HASSRA Leeds invite you to organise your own tickets – at any theatre / music venue in Yorkshire, enjoy the event and provide proof of purchase and HASSRA Leeds membership for each ticket after the event to receive a 50% (max of £10) refund.
Name (s) – HASSRA Leeds membership numbers
Cost of tickets £ If you agree that HASSRA Leeds can reimburse Bank Sort Code: via Bank transfer – please provide relevant details Bank Account no:
Work or home address (if you prefer a cheque to be sent) Telephone & Email details in case of Tel: queries Email:
To claim costs back you will need to send payment proof, dates of your ticket purchase and individual HASSRA Leeds membership number for each person. Include your contact details where the cheque may be sent, to Phil, C/O the Forum at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE. Only events advertised by HASSRA Leeds are eligible for this offer. HASSRA Leeds staff members will have proof on their payslips, HASSRA Leeds Associate members may check their membership details with the Forum – tel; 0113 2324456 - Queries to be directed to 01132546089
Only one theatre ticket PER MONTH for a performance attended during October & November per adult or child will be accepted. Child HASSRA LEEDS associate membership (£5 per annum) may be applied for from the Forum Leisure Centre – QH
All Yorkshire theatre tickets accepted.. Examples of what’s on: PANTOS Musicals BANDS Ballet COMEDY Variety Shows Burlesque OPERA Childrens production
26 Helping our members become more active is a main aim of HASSRA Leeds.
During 2015, we want to encourage more members to experience activities that they may not have considered before. Therefore we are advertising a 50% ticket subsidy for HASSRA Leeds members (to a maximum of £10 per HASSRA Leeds member, per month) for activities within the Yorkshire region. This offer will be in place throughout 2015. See a selection below of the types of activities that will qualify – but this list is not fixed and others will be considered individually.
Ice Skating Free Running Skiing Forbidden Corner Roller Skating Bowling Indoor Skate-Boarding Nordic Skiing Urban farms Go Karting Trampolining Paint Balling Snow Boarding Public Gardens Cycle Hire Wall Climbing Velodrome Cycling Ariel Assault Course HASSRA Leeds invite you to organise your own ticket, enjoy the event and provide proof of purchase and HASSRA Leeds membership for each ticket, after the event to receive 50% (max £10 per person) of the cost of your ticket. Claims should be made using the form below within a month of the event and refunds will be processed as soon as possible. Claims against an activity organised by HASSRA Leeds club or National HASSRA where a subsidy is already in operation will not be accepted. Subsidies will only be provided when an activity has been undertaken.
If you wish to take part in an activity that is not listed – please send a note to [email protected] asking if it could be included BEFORE submitting a subsidy claim
ACTIVITIES Claim Form 2015 HASSRA Leeds invite you to organise your own tickets, enjoy the event and provide proof of purchase and HASSRA Leeds membership for each ticket after the event to receive a 50% (max of £10 per member) refund on the cost of your ticket. Offer applies to HASSRA Leeds members and associate members. Offer limited to one application per member, per month. Checks will be put in place to ensure that this offer is not abused Claims against an activity organised by HASSRA Leeds club or National HASSRA where a subsidy is already in operation will not be accepted.
27 HASSRA LEEDS CLAIM FORM – TO BE USED FOR THE NEW ‘ACTIVITY’ RECLAIM OFFER
Terms and Conditions - Only one claim per quarter but multiple activities can be claimed for, so a member can go to the Ice Cube in early Feb, then Ten Pin Bowling in late Feb, and so on. Individual members can only claim up to a maximum of £30 a quarter. - Please refer to the individual offer adverts for the amounts that can be reclaimed - Members can only submit ONE claim for activity per quarter. The quarters are January - March, April -June, July - September, and October - December. - Members should submit their claims a maximum one month after each quarter end. So if the claim is for activity and events in January-March, then the claim must be received by the end of April. - Payments will be made electronically only, and they will be made one month after each quarter end. - Please complete both sections – failure to do so will result in a delay to any refund.
Name of applicant
Address to be used for correspondence
Full email address
Contact Telephone No. (Inc. STD code)
HASSRA membership no.
Event / Activity (please provide date(s) and venue(s))
All payment will be made electronically. Please provide the following details
Account Name Sort Code Account Number Please complete this section for all HASSRA members who attended:
Full name HASSRA m’ship Ticket / receipt value no.
TOTAL CLAIMED MAXIMUM OF £30 PER QUARTER PER £ MEMBER
PLEASE ENCLOSE RECEIPTS OR TICKETS FOR EACH HASSRA MEMBER CLAIMING A REFUND.
(Claims cannot be processed without this information)
DECLARATION
I declare that:
· All information is true and correct; · I have incurred the expenses described above solely in connection with the said activity; · I am not eligible to receive these expenses, in part or in full, from any other body or organisation; · The members(s) listed are HASSRA Leeds members.
Signed……………………………………………………………………… Date……………………….
Please return completed forms to: Phil Hepworth, The Forum Leisure Centre, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, LEEDS LS2 7UA
Payment enquiries – please email [email protected] HASSRA Leeds - Cheese Making opportunity Various dates available HASSRA Leeds members - £45 per person (will reduce if 6 people attend on any one date)
Closing date Monday 30th November 2015
Lacey’s Cheese is a small creamery in the unique building of Richmond Station, using old fashioned, handmade methods to produce a traditional cheese, using locally sourced products. The creamery is designed with a viewing platform to encourage the public to view the cheese making process and become involved. Founded in 2006 by Simon Lacey, this is a small family run business who is offering the chance for small groups to have a hands on cheese making experience.
This is a full day experience (10.00 – 15.00) with a rustic lunch provided outside (weather permitting), and a selection of cheese which can be taken home as a souvenir of the day. Suitable for 1 – 6 par- ticipants of all ages and capabilities (though a lot of standing is to be expected). Groups can get involved in all aspects of making Lacey’s Traditional Cheese.
A typical course consists of a short tour and history of Richmond Station, Cheese Making, Cutting and Waxing cheese, and Cheese Grading. This unique opportunity is a great way for people to gain understanding of the cheese making process, and provides adequate skills to make their own cheese at home. When there are more than one participant the course encourages team effort and an enjoyable day to work closely with one another. For more information please see website [email protected]
HASSRA Leeds are offering this very different experience for members to have the chance to get a hands on experience and learn a skill that you may want to continue in your own home – or just be- cause you really love cheese!.
A number of venue dates in early 2016 are offered, for a maximum of 6 persons per date.
· Saturday 13th February · Sunday 14th February (an alternative Valentine’s gift !) · Saturday 20th February · Saturday 19th March · Sunday 20th March · Saturday 26 March
Transport is not included – leaving you free to explore Richmond as long as you wish after the experi- ence. Please complete the booking form and return to Julie Chapman, Rm 2W26, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE - or email to [email protected] and request HASSRA Leeds bank details for BACS payment of deposit.
30 BOOKING FORM FOR LACEY’S CHEESE MAKING EXPERIENCE
Closing date Monday 30th November 2015
Dates (more than Names HASSRA Leeds Deposits – per one can be given (max of 6 per number person but please list in date) order of preference)
If this experience is over- subscribed HASSRA Leeds will try to negotiate additional dates.
Please complete the booking form and return to Julie Chapman, Rm 2W26, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE - or email to [email protected] and request HASSRA Leeds bank details for BACS payment of deposit.
31 Advance notice of proposed fly trip to Paris, April 2016 Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2015
Closing Date Extended
Staying at a 3* hotel in central Paris - 3 nights bed & breakfast Monday, 18 April, 2016 – Thursday, 21 April 2016
Estimated cost: · HASSRA Leeds member - £180 to £207 (single supplement £87.20) · non-HASSRA Leeds member - £330 to £380 (single supplement £160)
Price includes: · flights from Leeds/Bradford airport (including taxes) · 3 nights hotel in rooms (with en suite bathroom) · buffet breakfast · 10kg hand luggage per person
Price excludes: · transfers to and from airports · hold luggage (£28 per piece of hold luggage up to 22kg) · insurance (£40 per person if purchased through travel agent)
To apply for a place: · send a cheque payable to HASSRA Leeds · for £100 · to Edmund O’Mahony at Quarry House, 3W Zone H, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA by 6th November 2015.
The balance will be due on 31 January 2016.
Note: · Prices cannot be guaranteed until October 2015. If prices exceed the relevant higher figure above, then participants may choose to cancel the trip and the deposit will be returned. · An application will be taken as a commitment towards this trip. · In the event of over subscription, if additional places are not available, the usual HASSRA draw will be made. · Applicants should familiarize themselves with the HASSRA Leeds terms published in each issue of the Newsletter. These can also be found at the HASSRA Leeds website at www.hassraleedsnewsletter.com. · A valid passport is needed and proof of insurance is required.
Click Here to access application forms
32 NEW - HASSRA Leeds opportunity Are you a Geocacher?
If you are, or if you want to become one, this is a call for interest. If there are sufficient numbers of people who want to become involved it may be possible to organise a weekend hotel break somewhere. This would allow for people to have a relaxing break while sampling something that is bit challenging and different before a relaxing stay in a hotel. Better than driving there and back in the same day. It is thought that Spring would be a good time to plan one of these events and we would be looking for a countryside location with nice circular walks. A few possibilities are - Ripponden (GC63F49) Holmfirth (GC1E346) Beverley (GC63G9D) Durham (GC2CD9C) Darwen (GC2WJ4T) Don’t know what geocaching is? Well it’s a growing “sport” where you search for a container using a GPS (Global Positioning System) device and information downloaded from the internet. Most are easy to find but some can be devilish. The numbers after the suggested will obviously only mean anything to current catchers but if it incites your interest and would like to give it a try we do have some rather old donated GPS’s to use. Anyone interested should contact John Belbin ([email protected]) (01282 867291) by the end of October 2015 so that a start can be made on searching for a hotel, after which another Advert with full details and prices will appear. You can get an idea though by looking at any of the Walking Club adverts. 33 Member Benefits
Jilly’s Crystals
Jilly’s Crystals makes handmade Crystal Healing Jewellery, the The discount for HASSRA workers is £5 off any treatment. jewellery is infused with Reiki healing to give a healing Jilly can also read Angel Cards and Fairy cards either by email experience. We also stock various crystal tumblestones. For all or I can come to your home to do a reading. The card HASSRA workers, a discount of 10% will be applied to all Etsy readings are really fun and accurate. transactions using discount code HASSRA. For Angel and Fairy card readings it is £1 off an email reading and £2.50 off a card reading in your home. Www.jillyscrystals.etsy.com www.facebook.com/jillyscrystals www.facebook.com/holistictherapiesyorkshire [email protected] [email protected]
Holistic Therapies Yorkshire can come to the comfort of your Holistic Therapies Yorkshire own home for Holistic therapies, we will be launching a Holistic The Galleries room in May. The treatments on offer is Reiki Healing and 42 Wakefield Road Crystal Therapy. Launching in June we will also be offering Dewsbury Holistic Massage, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage WF12 8AT and Zone Therapy.
A treatment usually lasts for an hour, slightly longer the first time that you come. In the treatment you keep your clothes on and lie on the treatment couch just removing your shoes. The therapists makes light contact with your head, the base of your spine and other areas, encouraging your body to relax and begin to make the changes it needs. It is a great treatment to have if you are feeling stressed, tired or just a little beaten by the daily grind! For more information about this treatment visit www.joannajonescst.co.uk
CALL 0113 234 0818 TO BOOK Come along and try this treatment for £5! A TREATMENT On Tuesday 19th May and Friday 22nd of May we are running clinics of taster sessions for just £5 to spread the word about CST Taster Sessions for just £5 and an this wonderful relaxing treatment. Taster sessions of 30 minutes hour’s free session for one lucky reader will be given throughout the day. You need to book but can do this by emailing info@phoenixhealthandwellbeing or calling 0113 234 0818 CST or craniosacral therapy was developed from cranial osteopathy in the early 1900’s. It is a complementary therapy As an added incentive we offer all HASSRA members 10% off treatment that helps the body to rest and de-stress. the prices shown on our website www.phoenixhealthandwellbeing.org.uk Just bring along some ID when you come for your treatment. 34 Member Benefits Member Restaurants & Days Out Benefits
Aagrah Indian Restaurant Get 15% discount off food bill from Sunday to Thursday inclusive when a starter and main dish are ordered when you show your HASSRA Leeds Membership Card.
F airuz Lebanese Restaurant For a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and wonderful food visit FAIRUZ at Fairfax House, Merrion Street, Leeds. Tel: 0113 243 4923. All HASSRA LEEDS members can claim 10% discount on their bill at Fairuz, Leeds’ only Lebanese restaurant. Always a popular venue, Fairuz is especially renowned for imaginative use of vegetables and pulses, which makes it particularly attractive to vegetarians and vegans. But fish and meat eaters are also catered for, with delicious fresh ingredients, and an inspired use of herbs and spices. Never tried Lebanese food before? You’re missing a treat.
Historic Houses Association Cards You can collect one of four HASSRA Leeds Historic Houses Association Cards from Peter Blinston in Quarry House. Not The Forum. For More Information See: http://www.hha.org.uk/ http://www.hha.org.uk/Private/5019/Live/HHA%20Benefits%20to%20Members.pdf
Harewood House Card You can book one of two Harewood House Cards from the Forum Leisure Centre in Quarry House. These entitle you to free entry to Harewood House. See The Forum for further details.
Up and Running The site at Boar Lane can service all our running needs. With over 20 years of running experience as a company and many years gathered skills and knowledge, Up and Running Leeds Central staff can keep you on your feet. - £10 off trainers - 10% of all other running goods. 35 Member Benefits Member Health & Fitness Benefits
Brooklands Country Retreat and Health Spa The picturesque setting of Brooklands Country Retreat and Health Spa in Garstang, Lancashire oozes style – an eclectic mix of old and new, combining the stunning 19th century country house and fabulously modern spa. Offering a fabulous selection of beauty treatments, which include Decleor, Clarins, Spa Find and Fake Bake, plus luxurious facilities, your Brooklands experience can be as relaxed or as invigorating as you would prefer. Brooklands is thrilled to invite all HASSRA members to come and enjoy the serene surroundings, fabulous facilities and luxurious treatments at a 10% discount on any bookings made Monday to Thursday. For further information please call 01995 605162 or view the website www.brooklandsretreat.co.uk.
5 star fitness At 5 star fitness we specialise in building health and fitness through personal training and nutritional advice. All our staff are professional athletes, coaches and practitioners who can help you achieve your goals and bring about amazing results. Contact us on Castleford 01977 553330 or Leeds 01132 203647 for further information or visit our website on www.5starfitness.co.uk Free consultation and half hour session for HASSRA members at one of our private studios.
Acupuncture For Health, Balance and Wellbeing. Wetherby Acupuncture is delighted to offer a £20 discount - £5 off your consultation and £5 off 3 follow up treatments. Wetherby Acupuncture sees a variety of patients for all kinds of issues such as neck, shoulder and back pain, headaches, migraine, stress, depression and anxiety. Support is also offered to assist women who are trying to conceive naturally, or through IVF. For more information log on to www.wetherbyacupuncture.co.uk or call the practitioner for an informal chat, Rebecca Joy Callicott on 07725 805 981
36 Member Benefits Member Benefits
Wedding photography packages available from £350.00 Capturing the magic of your special day in a relaxed and friendly way. We offer a range of affordable and completely flexible packages which all include your edited images on disc or USB stick to use again and again. Special offer for HASSRA members 25% off packages, (limited availability.) Feel free to contact Paul for a no obligation consultation or with any questions you might have [email protected] www.procophotography.co.uk 07947758991.
Need some help with your garden? North Leeds Garden Design offers bespoke garden design and professional gardening. We will not only get your garden looking its best but ensure that you know how to look after it too. Whether you need a new border planted, the whole garden re-designed or just some advice on a problem area – we can help. You can find out more about us at www.northleedsgardendesign.co.uk or on Facebook.com/NorthLeedsGardenDesign. Or phone us on 07967 181950.
HASSRA members receive 10% off all plant orders.
Northern Heights Tree Specialists Professional tree and hedge services. HASSRA members benefit from a 10% discount on production of a membership card. Contact us for free expert advice, friendly service and reliable workmanship. Fully qualified & insured. Tel:- 0113 293 1463 Email:- [email protected] Greig Courtney FScArb 07886 850484
37 Member Benefits Member Benefits NEW!!
Thinning Hair/Hair loss of any description can affect your self esteem and confidence. If you have tried every product on the market with out success and would like to talk to a professional in confidence . RipleyLayne hair loss solutions can provide a free consultation and one to one non surgical treatments to suit your individual requirements . contact Tracey Garry on 01132601550 / 07517577632 Email [email protected] 20% off any product or treatment
Break the Pain Feel the Gain - www.pain-barrier.co.uk David Foster HPC, MCSP Leeds-based physiotherapist and fitness instructor specialising in back pain and sports injuries providing professional one-to-one treatment from HPC registered and fully qualified therapist. My clinic is open Monday to Friday with flexibility at weekends: patients seen by appointments only. I would be pleased to discuss your requirements and give advice ahead of your first consultation and treatment. Please contact me by phone on: 07817 412822 or by email: [email protected] I am offering 20% reduction to all HASSRA members
TBBS Electrical & Mechanical Ltd are an NIC EIC Domestic Installer Registered electrical company based locally in Leeds on the main A64 York Road, Director, Mark Slater, lives locally in the Crossgates area of Leeds and heads a team of dedicated City & Guilds (17th Edition Qualified) electricians, who professionally undertake all aspects of domestic works along with periodic inspection and testing. TBBS Electrical & Mechanical Ltd would like to offer all HASSRA members 10% discount along with a free safety check with agreed works.
Please contact Mark Slater via telephone on 07825 882343 or 01132 405827, via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.tbbselectricalandmechanical.co.uk
38 Member Benefits Member Benefits
FREE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL GAME plan (fgp) FOR HASSRA MEMBERS (WORTH UPWARDS OF £500). On any journey you need proper directions or you can get lost. The FGP is like a Sat-nav for your finances. You simply put in your destination (your financial goals), it looks at where you are starting from (your current financial situation) and it calculates how long your journey will take. It even shows you a few short cuts (e.g. ways to accelerate your mortgage)! It is a fantastic educational tool and process to teach you how to become debt free and financially independent in a realistic and practical way. All HASSRA members can claim their free personalised Financial Game Plan by sending an email to me (Samuel) [email protected] or call 07939 564998 to set up an appointment.
*Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority and Office of Fair Trade.
10% discount for HASSRA members
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39 Becca Lawther’s skydive
Thanks to everyone who donated to Becca Lawther’s skydive to raise money for a Multiple Sclerosis charity. Becca completed her jump on 15th August, raising nearly £5,000. She says “It was an amazing experience and the fact I was able to do it with my mobility issues was a dream come true! It was scary and exciting all at once and I’m so glad I did it, what a rush!”
If you would like to donate but haven’t quite got round to it yet, her just giving page is at: www.justgiving.com/becklawth er
40 Table Tennis Triumph
Yorkshire and the Humber had a fantastic result beaten me – in the first main round and in the in the table tennis competition at this year’s second round of the plate competition. We national event in Warwick. Our mixed doubles won in four games and always seemed to team got through to the Finals and our men’s have the upper hand – I was just concentrating double team won! on returning to awkward places and Ian was There must be something special about DWP generally putting away the resulting Finance in Ground Floor North as two of the opportunities, which he did with some style! three members representing the region came from there. Ian Teale and Jackie Wood (both Ian and Jackie got through to the mixed pictured) were both successful at the doubles final - Jackie unfortunately found the qualifying stage earlier this year at Halifax guy’s serve too difficult but gave a good Centre. Glynn Normanton qualified too but account of herself and they took a game off unfortunately wasn’t available on the day the winners. (he’s from Finance too). The third member of the team was Dave who kindly wrote this All in all it was a very enjoyable weekend. report for us… Interested? Reclaim your lunch hour! Join us for Ian got through to the quarters and was a fun table tennis session at lunchtime on 19th beaten by the losing finalist. I was knocked out October, We’ll have two table tennis tables in the first round by a guy whose serve I and two badminton courts, free for the use of couldn’t read, but I managed to take a game HASSRA Members from 12:00 to 13:00. Please off him. I was consigned to scoring the next email game which – just my luck - was between a [email protected] to book a couple of table tennis “virgins” – absolutely the place. Non members are welcome but will be luck of the draw. charged £1.
Jackie got through two rounds and was beaten in the quarters by a woman from the North East region called Pauline (I can’t remember her surname) who has won it a few times in the past – a real hard-bat old-stager.
The men’s final was a real dour battle between another hard-bat old-stager - Roy Gibson from Wales and Alan Turner – from South-East region (I think), who had a good attack but was drawn into a real attritional affair and couldn’t seem to get out of it. Ian volunteered to score and fairly soon regretted doing so!
Three other plate finals were finished in the time taken to play the men’s final and Ian was “rescued” to play the men’s doubles final with me. We played the two players who had
41 Wanted
Female Table Tennis players for Halifax Ladies League We are a small friendly league, playing all our matches on Tuesday evenings at Halifax Table Tennis Centre, Club Lane, Halifax.
All standards are welcome including complete beginners. The emphasis is on enjoyment but that does not stop us wanting to win.
For further information contact: Jackie Wood [email protected] 0113 232 4991
Table tennis and badminton
Sports Hall Monday 19th October 12:00-13:00
All levels welcome, Free to HASSRA Leeds members, £1 for non-members
Ever fancied having a go at table tennis or badminton but had no one to play with? Come along to this fun session where we guarantee there’ll be at least one person to play. Please book a place so we can ensure everyone gets a turn! Email [email protected]
42 London Family Fun Trip – Photo Competition
The London family fun trip was a very popular trip. 55 people including 25 children (that must have been a very noisy coach) set off from Quarry House on the 3rd August for an action packed week. They visited loads of attractions including Warwick Castle, Legoland, Chessington world of adventure, and Sealife World, not to mention a trip on the London eye. As you can see from the photos they had a whale of a time.
WINNING ENTRY
Annabelle and George Greaves having a Grand Day Out at Warwick Castle Prize of 4 cinema tickets. Two adult and 2 child
Some of the other entries included:
Lily and Emelia Fellows in Legoland Oliver Bird with his new BFF Addison Fry at the Thames Harriet and Edward Blessing at Chessington World of Adventure
43 COMPETITION TIME
WIN TWO TICKETS TO PAUL WELLER SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2015 FIRST DIRECT ARENA, LEEDS Singer-songwriter and former member of The Jam, Paul Weller, is back on the road in 2015 with a tour to celebrate the release of his latest album, Saturns Pattern.
After bursting onto the music scene almost 40 years ago with The Jam, Weller went on to form The Style Council before continuing as a solo artist in 1991, with Saturns Pattern being his 12th solo studio album. Weller will be performing tracks from the new record as well as classic hits including The Changingman, Broken Stones and You Do Something To Me. For your chance to win the tickets please answer the question below and email it with your name and contact details (including a mobile number) to [email protected]. Make the subject of your entry ‘Weller’. All entries must be sent by 6pm on Wednesday 18 November 2015. Q: Who is Paul Weller better known as? Is it The Godfather, The Codfather, or The Modfather? Rules of the competition: Only HASSRA Leeds members can enter the competition and only one entry per member. The tickets are strictly not transferable and can not be passed on for profit or re-sale. There is no alternative prize, cash or otherwise. Entry in the competition shall be deemed to represent full acceptance of these rules and conditions. The prize winner will be randomly selected (on or around Friday 20 November from all the correct entries received by the closing date. The prize winner has to provide a short review/article of the ‘gig’ for the HASSRA Leeds newsletter. 44 COMPETITION TIME
WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE STEREOPHONICS SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 2015 FIRST DIRECT ARENA, LEEDS Stereophonics are one of the UK’s most successful bands and have been at the forefront of the British rocks scene since they formed in 1992.
Their UK tour will showcase tracks from their latest album, including singles C’est La Vie and I Wanna Get Lost With You, alongside the classic hits from their 20 plus year back catalogue, The Bartender And The Thief, Have A Nice Day, Mr Writer, A Thousand Trees and the number one hit Dakota. For your chance to win the tickets please answer the question below and email it with your name and contact details (including a mobile number) to [email protected]. Make the subject of your entry ‘Stereo’. All entries must be sent by 6pm on Wednesday 25 November 2015. Q: Which Welsh village do the Stereophonics hail from? Is it Rhyl, Cwmaman, or Bala? Rules of the competition: Only HASSRA Leeds members can enter the competition and only one entry per member. The tickets are strictly not transferable and can not be passed on for profit or re-sale. There is no alternative prize, cash or otherwise. Entry in the competition shall be deemed to represent full acceptance of these rules and conditions. The prize winner will be randomly selected (on or around Friday 27 November from all the correct entries received by the closing date. The prize winner has to provide a short review/article of the ‘gig’ for the HASSRA Leeds newsletter.
45 HASSRA Y&H – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
HASSRA Y&H have secured tickets to see Breakfast at Tiffany’s showing at the Leeds Grand Theatre and are offering these at discounted prices to their members. The classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with. With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.
Prices
HASSRA Y&H Member: £25.00Non Member: £34.00
Tickets are limited to two per member and both can be purchased at the discount price.
Closing date for entries is 30th October 2015
If you would like to purchase tickets please complete the survey application. Not a member and interested in tickets? Join before the closing date and you can purchase tickets at the discounted price. On the entry form just put ‘application sent’ where it asks for a membership number. If you have any queries please email Joanne Coker
46 Welcome to the HASSRA On-line Shop Newsletter
We will be sending out this newsletter regularly to keep you up to date with our fantastic offers. To begin with we have the upcoming BBC Winter Good Food Show Tickets are now available for the BBC Winter Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Dates: 26th November to 29th November
Thursday 26th - Includes Theatre seat for 11.30am show of Michel Roux Jr. @ £17.90 Friday 27th - Includes Theatre seat for 11.30am show of Paul Hollywood & Mary Berry @ £17.90 Saturday 28th - Includes Theatre seat for 11.00am show of Tom Kerridge @ £18.70 Sunday 29th - Includes Theatre seat for 12.00pm show of Hairy Bikers @ £17.90 This gives a savings of £6.85 (£7.05 Saturday) on the normal ticket price, which is £24.75 (£25.75 Saturday) Please note that payment will be taken at the time of booking, but the tickets will be sent out approximately 2 weeks before the show.
Closing date for last orders: 12th October 2015 For more information about the show please go to: http://www.bbcgoodfoodshowwinter.com/ Visit the HASSRA Shop to buy tickets
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49 THE FORUM FLYER Opening Times Woodpecker Bar Monday to Friday 7:00 - 22:00 Open weekdays for Breakfast, Lunch and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 - 20:00 hot and cold drinks. Pool Closed Between: 11 - 12am - Wednesdays - Breakfasts rolls 2 - 3pm - Fridays - Tea Cakes 6 - 10pm - Friday Swim School 9 - 1pm - Saturday Swim School - Sandwiches - Salad Bar - Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Bottles & Cans Facebook - Plus Much more Check out our Facebook Page. Here you will find details of classes including The Woodpecker Bar is available for private descriptions updates. hire for events such as retirements, birthday parties, meetings, presentations etc.
Contact Class Workout Timetable 2015 THE FORUM LEISURE CENTRE Monday QUARRY HOUSE : QUARRY HILL Studio Cycling 12.30 – 13.00 Studio Craig LEEDS : LS2 7UA Boxercise 17.05 – 18.00 Main Hall Craig TEL : 0113 232 4456 Kettlercise 18.15 – 19.00 Main Hall Craig EMAIL : [email protected] Pilates 18.20 – 19.00 Court 1 Jamal www.leisurecentre.com Tuesday Circuit Training 12.15 – 12.45 Main Hall Craig Body Balance 12.30 – 13.30 Studio Sylvia Kettlercise Express 17.05 – 17.35 Court 1 Luke Metafit 17.15 – 17.35 Court 1 Craig Studio Cycling 18.00 – 18.45 Metafit Craig Refer a Friend Circuit Traininig 18.15 – 19.00 Court 1 Jamal Wednesday Ab Attack 12.25 – 12.55 Court 1 Anna Studio Cycling 12.30 – 13.15 Studio Craig Get a FREE month when Ashtanga Yoga 17.45 – 19.00 Court 1 Sarah Boxercise Boot Camp 18.05 – 19.00 Main Hall Craig
your friend joins!* Thursday Kettlercise Express 12.15 – 12.45 Main Hall Craig Yoga 12.30 – 13.15 Studio Angela Studio Cycling 17.15 – 18.00 Studio Craig Metafit 18.15 – 18.45 Main Hall Craig Pilates 18.20 – 19.00 Court 1 Jamal The more of your friends Circuit Training 19.15 – 19.45 Studio Jamal
Friday who join, the more FREE Kettlercise 08.00 – 08.50 Main Hall Luke months you can receive! Meta Fit 12.30 – 13.00 Main Hall Craig Please pre-book all classes online, if you are unable to attend your class please give 24 hour notices. Please note classes could be cancelled at short notice. See Forum Reception for details
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50 Tuesday 5.15 - 5.45 pm Thursday 6.15 - 6.45 pm Friday 12.30 - 1.00 pm BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS HASSRA TRIPS AND EVENTS
The following terms and conditions will apply to all events to ensure that every member has a fair opportunity to participate in events. The terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with the relevant booking form.
1. Wherever possible events will be advertised with a closing date for applications that is at least 4 weeks from the date first advertised, including proposed events where expressions of interest are being requested.
2. Persons wishing to travel together should complete one application form per room, submit their applications together, and determine a lead person who will be responsible for forwarding payments due and act as the contact on behalf of the group via a signed disclaimer agreeing to these terms and conditions.
3. A booking will not be accepted or entered in a draw without the correct deposit and signed disclaimer.
4. Once the closing date is reached, the number of applicants wishing to travel will be determined. Where there are sufficient places for all applicants, then deposit cheques will be banked and places confirmed.
5. Members should be aware that once deposit cheques have been banked they are not returnable and travellers will be liable to pay full price of the trip (unless the place is subsequently filled). Full price means the undiscounted "non member" price. Where necessary, HASSRA (Leeds) will provide an invoice for the full price for insurance purposes but travellers need to be aware that the cost of insurance, (if purchased), is non-refundable.
6. Travel operators will be asked to date insurance cover from the date on which they receive notification of the persons travelling. It is therefore essential to obtain adequate travel insurance before booking if you do not purchase the insurance offered.
7. Single supplements. There will be no member discount on supplements for travellers wishing to secure a single room. Where members indicate on the application form that they are willing to share a room with someone of the same sex, the organiser will arrange for pairing. If an individual has indicated that they are willing to share, they will not have to pay a single supplement even if no pair is available.
8. Where the number of applicants exceeds the places available, a random draw of application forms will determine those successful in receiving a place, subject to Clause 8. Cheques accompanying these applications will then be processed. Remaining applications will continue to be drawn at random to determine the order of the reserve list.
9. The trip organiser will be granted up to two places on that trip without entry into the ballot. An organiser is the person who arranges the trip on behalf of the HASSRA Events Committee, whether or not s/he is a member of the Committee.
10. Where expressions of interest have been sought for a proposed trip, if that trip is subsequently confirmed, applications received from those expressing interest prior to the closing date will be given priority to book before any unfilled places on the trip are advertised. On these occasions, once the closing date is reached, remaining places will be filled on a first come first served basis.
11. Members who have been unsuccessful in a ballot for a trip may record this on their application for the next trip, to the same destination, and will be given priority for available spaces.
12. Applications from solely non-member groups, i.e. not accompanying a full HASSRA member, wishing to participate in an event will be considered only in the event of places remaining after the closing date has passed.
13. The priority order will be: a) Organiser +1, b) Previously unsuccessful on similar trip (ballot if necessary), c) Prior registered interest (ballot if necessary), d) Other Members, e) Non Member groups.
14. Non-members may apply to travel at the discounted rate on an event provided that they satisfy the criterion for associate membership and send a completed application for membership together with the appropriate payment, on or before the closing date for the trip. Associate Membership will last for 12 months from the date of processing the application. The Committee reserves the right to determine specific criteria for prior membership on certain trips. Any such requirements will be notified in the advertisement. Participants are reminded to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner while attending HASSRA sponsored trips and events. Formal complaints may prejudice an individual's eligibility for future trips.
52 NAME OF TRIP: ______Closing date: ______
To: ______Location: ______
For flying trips, names MUS T correspond to those shown in your passport(s)
Name HAS S R A L eeds Type of room Amount of B alance of cost of trip Member Yes/No double/Twin/single/ deposit Number: family
Name of lead contact: ......
Address (Work if staff member) ......
Phone (Work if staff member) ...... Mobile ......
E-mail (Work if staff member) ......
Please ensure that you provide full contact details. Failure may prejudice your booking.
Insurance cover, dietary or ability requirements (must be provided with balance if not before )
Name Insurer Policy No. E xpiry Date Dietary of other requirements
DISCLAIMER . This must be completed to enable acceptance of the application I can confirm that I have authority to act for all applicants and that all have read, understand and agree to abide by the Terms & Conditions set by HASSRA (Leeds) and any additional terms as specified by linked travel companies.
Travelling Alone? If travelling alone, would you like to "buddy" in a twin room with another tripper of the same sex, to avoid the single supplement? YES / NO Would you be willing to "buddy" if you have requested a single room but none is available? YES /NO Please refer to the trip advertisement for: - The names and address of the trip organiser, to whom this form should be sent - The closing date for applications - The deposit required* Balances will be required approximately 4 - 8 weeks before trip. Booking Form Notes: Cheques to be made payable to HASSRA Leeds unless otherwise specified in the advertisement. In the event of over-subscription, a ballot will be held and un-cashed cheques will be returned to unsuccessful applicants. Remember to enclose your cheque with the application. Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date, but bookings will not be accepted without a completed application together with cheque. Travel insurance is recommended for all trips but is mandatory for trips abroad. Insurance cover should include cover for medical treatment, an emergency help line, and repatriation cover – see also para 5 of the terms and conditions. For activities such as mountain sports additional specialist insurance will also be essential. Applicants requiring confirmation that booking form & cheque has been received must enclose a self addressed envelope/grid. Please refer to full terms and conditions when applying as printed in the Newsletter and on HASSRA Leeds website www.hassra-leeds.org
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