Volume Deadline for Next Issue Articles 10/17 25/10/2017
Contents
Page 2 - October News 3 - HASSRA, Bringing Leisure to Life th 4 - Joining HASSRA 5 - September Quiz Answers 25 6 - October Sudoku Anniversary Year 7 - Member Benefits 16 - HASSRA National 17 - Christmas Drinks 18 - Bruges Chocolate Safari 20 - Rhine in Flames 22 - Norway Cruise Review 24 - Walking Club 27 - Wine Club 29 - Golf Society 37 - Craft Club 41 - Quarry House Choir 42 - Wargames Club 43 - Yoga Club 44 - Angling Club 45 - Walking Football 46 - Book Events 47 - Quarry House Book Club 48 - Language For Fun 49 - The Forum Adverts 54 - Ticket Offers 57 - Clubs and Activities 58 - Club Activity Programme 59 - Booking Form and T&C
Please Contact Phil On: 0113 2324456 All articles for inclusion in The Newsletter should be sent to: [email protected]
October www.hassraleedsnewsletter.com 1 October News
Please let us know how you would like to There are quite a few Golf adverts such as a receive your newsletter. Maybe you would Celtic Manor trip, and a bank holiday trip to like to have a hard copy sent to you, or Ramside Hall in Durham. maybe you would like to be sent an email The golf club raised £1426 for Kirkwood the when it is online? If you are no longer a Hospice in Dalton. See page 36 for details. HASSRA member or you no longer want to have a hard copy posted to you, please let The Choir is soon be learning songs for us know this as well. Christmas, see inside for details if you want to join in. We also have adverts for the Yoga The winner of last month’s Countries Quiz was Club, Wine Club, Angling open days and the Richard Dykes 1S25 QH! Well done. This Book People Events. month’s quiz is a Sudoku. Don’t forget to look at the member benefit HASSRA Leeds’ Christmas drinks will be on pages as well as the ticket offer pages. You Friday 15th December in the Woodpecker Bar can get 15% off places like Aagrah for food from 17:00-22:00. See page 17 for details. or 10% off physiotherapy! We also have two new restaurant deals offering 20% off the Trips listed month include the Rhine in Flames total for food and drinks, available Sunday- advert and the Bruges Chocolate Safari. The Friday for lunch and dinner. See benefits deadlines for applications are coming soon pages for more details. so check them out ASAP if you are interested. If you are interested in HASSRA There is also a National HASSRA Benefit for trips, you can see what they can be like by Cotswolds Outdoor discount. reading a review of the Norway Cruise on See here for more details: page 22. http://www.hassra.org.uk/members/index. asp We are proud to say we managed to raise £1,600 at the Macmillan Coffee morning. Language for Fun classes for Spanish and We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone French are running in The Forum Cafe. See who was involved. Well Done! inside for details.
The Rambling Club are advertising a Come down to the Woodpecker Coffee and weekend in the Yorkshire Dales and a walk Sandwich Bar at The Forum on the ground from Steeton and Silsden to Hockney’s floor, East Entrance of Quarry House. There is Saltaire. a variety of food and drink available, from Croissants and pastries to smoothies and The Craft Club have news about glass fusion juices. Try the new Salad bar and Protein workshops, a list of upcoming events and a Shakes too! review of their Yarndale trips. There is also free WiFi for customers as well.
Thanks,
Phil HASSRA - Bringing Leisure to Life
Cinema Sporting Social Events Ticket Events and and Parties Discounts Wellbeing
Discounted Monthly All from only Holidays and Competitions £1.99 a month Short Breaks
Access to the Discounts for National and gym and pool a variety of Regional at The Forum restaurants Tournaments and shops Leisure Centre
3 Joining HASSRA Read our ‘Join Us’ Membership Booklet to find out more about our discounts, offers, benefits and free prize draws. It also includes a membership and lottery application form. You can join HASSRA if you work for or are retired from the: • Department of Health, or • NHS • Department for Work and Pensions, or • Food Standards Agency, or • Executive agencies and related bodies of these organisations Staff employed by private contractors working on departmental business may also apply If you work for DWP click here for the membership application form If you work for DH or ATOS Origin, Cofely, NHS England, Health Education England, MyCSP, Public Health England, Trillium, NHS Digital, NHS Property services complete the form here. Please make sure that you click the correct ‘Submit Form’ button when returning your completed application.
Becoming a National Associate Member Civil Service Fast Streamers on a DWP or If you don’t fit into any of the categories above, DHCP placement paid by another you can apply to join the HASSRA National Department Associate Membership Scheme (NAMS) if you: Child Associate Membership of HASSRA Leeds Children of HASSRA Leeds members can join for • Are currently a member of HASSRA under the only £5 per year. This entitles them to join in any “25 year rule”, or trips or events at HASSRA Leeds prices. To take • Have in the past 12 months been a member of out child membership, please call at the Forum HASSRA but have had to leave because you are Leisure centre reception desk and ask for the no longer employed by one of the qualifying child associate membership form or ring the organisations listed above, or leisure centre on 0113 2324456 • Have in the past been a HASSRA member and are currently a member of a HASSRA regional HASSRA Leeds Associate Membership associate membership scheme, or HASSRA Leeds members can sponsor up to 5 • Are employed in one of the qualifying Associate members of HASSRA Leeds. This entitles employers listed above but your employer will not them to join in any local events or trips at HASSRA deduct subscriptions directly from your salary. Leeds prices and take account of any local offers. HASSRA Leeds Associate Members can’t take up any National offers or join the National For more information on the National Associate HASSRA lottery but it’s a great way of enabling Membership Scheme please click here. friends and family to join a HASSRA Leeds trip or National Associate Membership Scheme (NAMS) event. Associate membership costs £33.00, – membership application form and lottery payable in one lump sum at the Forum leisure application form. centre. To apply for National Associate Membership, How much does it cost? complete the form here.Please note National Associate Members can only join the lottery either when they initially apply for National Membership and National Associate membership, or when they renew their annual membership. Membership cost just £1.99 per month. The monthly subscription is deductible from your salary or civil service pension or payable 12 months in advance if you belong to the HASSRA National Associate Membership scheme. 4 What are the countries? (One no longer exists by this name.) How are they related? What is the word?
1. Austria 2. Netherlands 3. Norway 4. Iceland
5. Vatican 6. Estonia 7. Romania 8. Switzerland
9. Andorra 10. Russia 11. Yugoslavia
How are they related? European Countries Word: Anniversary
There 21 were entries. 11 of which were correct. The winner is Richard Dykes 1S25 QH. 5 Sudoku
1 8 2 5 4 7 5 9 5 1 6 9 3 6 4 1 8 6 3 7 2 6 9
Your name and membership number:______Location______Tel:______Please send your completed quiz to Phil Hepworth, Forum Reception by 24th October COP. All correct entries (or highest score) will be entered into a prize draw for £30. Members only.
6 Member Benefits Member Restaurants & Days Out Benefits
Aagrah Indian Historic Houses Association Cards Restaurant Get 15% discount off food bill from Sunday to Thursday inclusive when a starter and main dish Historic Houses Association Cards are ordered when you show your You can collect one of eight HASSRA Leeds HASSRA Leeds Membership Card. Historic Houses Association Cards from Tracy Dibdin in Quarry House. Not The Forum. For more information on the properties you can Fairuz Lebanese visit for free see: Restaurant http://www.hha.org.uk/Search/type/friends_free Or Email: For a friendly and relaxed atmosphere [email protected] 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, Harewood House Card Leeds’ only Lebanese restaurant. - OPEN UNTIL - Sunday Always a popular venue, Fairuz is 29th October 2017 especially renowned for imaginative use You can book one of three Harewood of vegetables and pulses, which makes it House Cards from the Forum Leisure particularly attractive to vegetarians and Centre in Quarry House. These entitle vegans. But fish and meat eaters are also you to free entry to Harewood House. catered for, with delicious fresh See The Forum for further details. ingredients, and an inspired use of herbs and spices. Never tried Lebanese food before? You’re missing a treat. 7 Member Benefits Member Health & Fitness Benefits
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 Brooklands Country Retreat and Health Spa practitioners who can help you achieve your The picturesque setting of Brooklands Country goals and bring about amazing results. Retreat and Health Spa in Garstang, Contact us on Castleford 01977 553330 or Lancashire oozes style – an eclectic mix of Leeds 01132 203647 for further information or old and new, combining the stunning 19th visit our website on www.5starfitness.co.uk century country house and fabulously Free consultation and half hour session for modern spa. Offering a fabulous selection of HASSRA members at one of our private beauty treatments, which include Decleor, studios. Clarins, Spa Find and Fake Bake, plus luxurious facilities, your Brooklands experience can be as relaxed or as invigorating as you would prefer.
Acupuncture Brooklands is thrilled to invite all HASSRA For Health, Balance and Wellbeing. members to come and enjoy the serene Wetherby Acupuncture is delighted to offer a surroundings, fabulous facilities and luxurious £20 discount - £5 off your consultation and £5 treatments at a 10% discount on any off 3 follow up treatments. Wetherby bookings made Monday to Thursday. Acupuncture sees a variety of patients for all kinds of issues such as neck, shoulder and For further information please call 01995 back pain, headaches, migraine, stress, 605162 or view the website depression and anxiety. Support is also www.brooklandsretreat.co.uk. 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
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Jilly’s Crystals Jilly’s Crystals makes handmade Crystal Healing Jewellery, the jewellery is infused with Reiki healing to give a healing experience. We also stock various crystal tumblestones. For all HASSRA CALL: workers, a discount of 10% will be applied to all 0113 234 0818 Etsy transactions using discount code HASSRA. Www.jillyscrystals.etsy.com TO BOOK A TREATMENT www.facebook.com/jillyscrystals CST Taster Sessions for just £5 and an hour’s [email protected] free session for one lucky reader Holistic Therapies Yorkshire can come to the CST is a complementary therapy treatment that comfort of your own home for Holistic therapies, helps the body to rest and de-stress. we will be launching a Holistic room in May. The treatments on offer is Reiki Healing and Crystal A treatment usually lasts for an hour, slightly Therapy. Launching in June we will also be longer the first time that you come. In the offering Holistic Massage, Swedish Massage, treatment you keep your clothes on and lie on Indian Head Massage and Zone Therapy. the treatment couch just removing your shoes. The therapists makes light contact with your The discount for HASSRA workers is £5 off any head, the base of your spine and other areas, treatment. Jilly can also read Angel Cards and encouraging your body to relax and begin to Fairy cards either by email or I can come to your make the changes it needs. It is a great home to do a reading. The card readings are treatment to have if you are feeling stressed, really fun and accurate. For Angel and Fairy tired or just a little beaten by the daily grind! For card readings it is £1 off an email reading and more information about this treatment visit £2.50 off a card reading in your home. www.joannajonescst.co.uk www.facebook.com/holistictherapiesyorkshire [email protected] As an added incentive we offer all HASSRA members 10% off the prices shown on our Holistic Therapies Yorkshire website www.phoenixhealthandwellbeing.org.uk The Galleries Just bring along some ID when you come for 42 Wakefield Road your treatment. Dewsbury WF12 8AT
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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 Need some help with your garden? members 25% off packages, (limited availability.) North Leeds Garden Design offers bespoke Feel free to contact Paul for a no obligation garden design and professional gardening. consultation or with any questions. We will not only get your garden looking its best but ensure that you know how to look [email protected] after it too. Whether you need a new border www.procophotography.co.uk planted, the whole garden re-designed or 07947 758991 just some advice on a problem area – we can help. Northern Heights Tree You can find out more about us at: www.northleedsgardendesign.co.uk Specialists or on: Professional tree and hedge services. Facebook.com/NorthLeedsGardenDesign. HASSRA members benefit from a 10% discount on production of a membership Or phone us on 07967 181950. card. Contact us for free expert advice, friendly service and reliable workmanship. HASSRA members receive 10% off all plant Fully qualified & insured. orders. Tel:- 0113 293 1463 Email:- [email protected] Greig Courtney FScArb 07886 850484 10 Member Benefits Member Benefits
Ripley Layne Hair Loss Solutions 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
MKK Electrical is an NICEIC Registered Domestic Installer based locally in the Leeds area. 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. MKK Electrical 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 email [email protected] 11 Member Benefits Member Benefits
Philip Simpson - Decorator Paint Effects
I have over forty years experience offering a clean and reliable decorating service in domestic and commercial work.
As well as painting a decorating I also paint kitchen units and furniture through to specialist decorative work.
10% discount to HASSRA members
As well as York I cover the following Leeds postcodes: LS8, 9, 14-17, 22-26
Free Quotes
References available
York (01904) 426557 or 07456 486522 [email protected]
10% discount for HASSRA members
We’re delighted to offer this saving to HASSRA members on anything print related: it can be used for business, any We’ve been looking after the print personal print or a club, society or association you may requirements of Leeds folk for well belong to…..Just have a look at our brand new website: over 30 years, so if what you need
www.rapidoprint.co.uk isn’t on our site, please give us a and once you’ve completed your order, simply use the call... we’ll be delighted to talk unique code HAS814 at checkout and we’ll do the rest! to you and we’ll almost certainly
be able to help. www.rapidoprint.co.uk
7 Springwell Court Leeds LS12 1AL T 0113 244 5700
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“At BJE LEGAL Solicitors we realise that sometimes it can be daunting instructing a solicitor. Perhaps you are worried about legal fees or are unsure as to whether a solicitor can be of assistance. For these reasons we promise to give you, a family member or a friend a free telephone consultation with a solicitor to discuss any issues which you may have. As a HASSRA member should you or any family or friends choose to instruct us we will provide you with a 20% reduction on our usual fee rate. We are able to advise in all areas of the law and look forward to hearing from you.” Tel : 0113 293 9619 e-mail : [email protected]
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.
http://www.giorgiosrestaurant.co.uk http://olivetreegreekrestaurant.co.uk Two new special offers for all HASSRA Leeds members. Available Sunday to Friday lunch and dinner (excludes Saturday). 20% off total food & drinks bill (£30 maximum discount per table) booking essential. 2 unique dining experiences – family friendly and for that special occasion. Just show your HASSRA membership card and mention “HASSRA” when booking. (Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or for special events)
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Bags by Butterfly Tree
Made locally with high quality Yorkshire fabrics, and inspired by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire countryside, we are proud to announce that Bags by Butterfly Tree are now available in the newly opened Leeds John Lewis. Buy in store or online, or visit the www.bagsbybutterflytree.com website to personalise your bag. For a 10% discount on any purchase, email contact@bagsbybutterflytree using the subject header HASSRA DISCOUNT, to receive a discount code.
Q-CUTZ Ladies and Gents
HAIR SALON Quarry House - Quarry Hill - LS2 7UA Tel: 07864 302227 Visit our salon in the East Reception next to the Gym.
Tue 9.30-5.00pm Wed 9.30-5.00pm Fri 9.30-5.00pm Sat 9.30-2.00pm
NAILSINC
We have a fantastic corporate offer where you can receive £10 off manicures during early bird and off peak times in our Nails Inc. nail bar at our Harvey Nichols Leeds branch located in 107-111 Briggate, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber LS1 6AZ . All you have to do is simply print and present the voucher attached and enjoy! Please note this offer is only valid at the selected store only.
Below are details of our Early Bird and Off Peak discount times (Monday to Saturday):
Early Bird - 9am - 12pm Off Peak - 2pm-5pm 14 Member Benefits
15 National HASSRA Offers & Events
HASSRA Lottery
Wellbeing Discounts - Click here < for more information - Gateway to Health and Wellbeing - HASSRA Live life Challenge - Bupa Cash Plan 100 - Hilton Hotel Health 30% off - Holiday Inn Spirit Health discount - Many more…
Member Benefits - Click here < for more information A wide variety of benefits including: - CSIS Motor and Home Insurance - Cinema Tickets - Theme Parks, Wildlife Parks and Zoos - APH Airport Parking & Hotels - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Eden Project - Holidays, Short Break and Days Out
Bamburgh Castle, Bupa Cashplan, Butlins, Conkers, Cottages4you, CSMA, DB Promotions, Forest Holidays, Go Ape, Haven Holidays, Hilton Hotels, Hilton Hotels Living Well Health Clubs, Marriott Leisure, National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Park Resorts, Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer, Royal Yacht Britannia, Snainton Golf, St Austell Brewery, The National Brewery Centre, The Ticket Factory, Vitality Health Rewards, Warner Leisure Hotels, Wetland Centres. - London Eye Discount - Merlin Entertainments - Yocalm 16 HASSRA Leeds Christmas Drinks
HASSRA Leeds will be holding a Christmas drinks party on Friday 15 December
Venue – Café Vita – (Formerly Woodpecker Bar)
Time – 17:00-22:00
Free tickets for HASSRA Leeds members and Associate members
Hope to see you there – Further details to follow in November’s newsletter
To give us an idea of numbers please could you e-mail [email protected] by 31 October if you would like tickets
Thank you
HASSRA Leeds
17 Bruges Chocolate Safari 24th – 27th June 2018
3 Nights / 4 Days from £125 members / £250 non-members - Deposit £50 pp
Included Overnight North Sea ferry crossings to/from Hull - Zeebrugge in standard bunks 1 night in the IBIS Centruum Hotel near the centre of Bruges; Buffet breakfast in the hotel Guided walking tour of 12 chocolate shops in Bruges with our award winning Chocolatier David Chocolate Workshops · Chocolate history including why Belgian chocolate is considered good · How to taste chocolate (six different origins) · How to pair beer and chocolate with six beers · Truffle making demonstration or cookery demo Walking Tours of Bruges with the Walking Club Optional Outside cabin supplement: £21.00 per person Low berth inside cabin supplement: £17.00 per person Ferry charges for evening meal & breakfast is £24.50 each way (£49 return). Single Supplement (Hotel Room & Single Occupancy Cabin) £75 90min Tour of the De Halve Maan Brewery including sampling 3 beers (£9.50/£19 non members)
Brief Itinerary Sun 24th – Executive coach collection from Quarry House to Hull North Sea ferry for overnight travel to Zeebrugge at approximately 3.30 pm. There will an evening chocolate workshop with David on-board. Mon 25th - Executive coach travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges – arriving mid-morning. Guided walk with David, guided walk with the Walking Club, Brewery Tour and/or free time in Bruges. Check in the IBIS Centruum Hotel – there will be a chocolate demonstration in the evening. Tues 26th - Guided walk with David, guided walk with the Walking Club, Brewery Tour and/or free time in Bruges. Executive coach travel from Bruges to Zeebrugge, returning to the ferry for the overnight crossing to Hull. Evening chocolate workshop with David on-board. Weds 27th – Executive coach travel from Hull to Quarry House returning approximately 10.30 am Booking Applications required by 31st October 2017 with a £50 deposit per person
IBIS Bruges Centruum IBIS Brugge Centrum is located in an ancient medieval building in Bruges' city centre, within a 15 minute walk of the Markt. Close to the hotel, you can visit the Belfry Tower, the Church of Our Lady and the Lake of Love, Minnewater Park. The hotel has 128 rooms, a bar open 24/7 for snacks, and a restaurant offering regional specialties. Guests can also enjoy the free WiFi. The extensive ibis buffet breakfast is served from 6.30 to 10.30am. 18 Bruges Chocolate Safari 24th – 27th June 2018
Send completed form with deposit to: Luisa Panetta, Rm 3SJ, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA. Queries to: [email protected] (Please also e-mail to let me know to look out for your application)
Do you have any special dietary or ability requirements?
Name of lead contact:
Address (Work or Home)
Phone Mobile:
E-mail:
Please ensure that you provide full contact details. Failure may prejudice your booking.
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
Balances will be required by 31st April 2018 ·
Cheques to be made payable to HASSRA Leeds Walking Club. In the event of over- subscription, a ballot will be held and uncashed cheques will be returned to unsuccessful applicants. ·
Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date, but bookings will not be accepted without a completed application together with cheque.
Insurance should be considered and include cover for medical treatment, an emergency helpline, and repatriation cover – see also para 5 of the terms and conditions.
Please refer to full terms and conditions when applying as printed in the Newsletter and on HASSRA Leeds website www.hassra-leeds.org 19 RHINE IN FLAMES 13TH – 18TH SEPTEMBER 2018
5 nights/6 days from £325 for members – Deposit £50 pp
Includes: Overnight North Sea ferry crossings to/from Hull in standard bunks Staying on banks of the Rhine in the Ebertor Hotel, Boppard, Germany Buffet breakfast & 3 course buffet evening meal plus tea/coffee Tea/coffee & cake one afternoon in Hotel Guided walk of the town one morning Trip to Rudesheim to wander freely Rhine in Flames Evening River Cruise with 2-course set menu City tax
Optional: Supplement for outside cabin is £20 per cabin (return). Supplement for low berth cabin is £16 per cabin (return). Ferry charges for evening meal & breakfast is £25 each way (£50 return). Single Supplement (Hotel Room & Single Occupancy Cabin) £100
Short Itinerary: - 13th September - Executive coach collection from Quarry House to Hull North Sea ferry for overnight travel to Rotterdam at approximately 3.30 pm. The ferry offers free onboard entertainment, plus many bars and quiet relaxation areas. - 14th September – Executive coach travel from Rotterdam to Boppard with comfort stops arriving early afternoon. Evening meal in hotel. - 15th September – Free guided walk around Boppard in the morning with free time for the remainder of the day. Evening Rhine in Flames river cruise with dinner included - 16th September – Free coach trip to Rudesheim with time to explore, returning to the hotel in Boppard - 17th September - Executive coach travel from Boppard to Rotterdam after breakfast, returning to the ferry for the overnight travel. - 18th September – Executive coach travel from Hull to Quarry House returning approximately 10.30
BOOKING APPLICATIONS required by END OF OCTOBER 2017 with details & £50 deposit pp Ebertor Hotel: (see Trip advisor for photos etc)
With an enviable location on the west bank of the Rhine, this 3 star hotel has welcomed groups to Boppard for many years. The hotel has 66 bedrooms, with the majority of these being located in a modern extension attached to the main building. There is internal access, but bedrooms are better accessed externally, with many being on the ground floor. Each bedroom is simply decorated with modern facilities including TV and hairdryer. The outdoor terrace overlooks the river and is the perfect location for a drink in the afternoon sunshine. There is also a restaurant and lounge area in which to relax, along with a sauna and spa bath for guests' use.
20 RHINE IN FLAMES TRIP - 13th – 18th September 2018
Send completed form with deposit to: Julie Goodall, 1 Coniston Way, Goole, DN14 6JL Queries to – [email protected]
Do you have any special dietary or ability requirements?
Name of lead contact:
Address (Work or Home)
Phone Mobile
Please ensure that you provide full contact details. Failure may prejudice your booking.
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
§ Balances will be required by JULY 2018
· Cheques to be made payable to HASSRA Leeds. In the event of over-subscription, a ballot will be held and uncashed cheques will be returned to unsuccessful applicants.
· Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date, but bookings will not be accepted without a completed application together with cheque.
· Insurance should be considered and include cover for medical treatment, an emergency helpline, and repatriation cover – see also para 5 of the terms and conditions · Please refer to full terms and conditions when applying as printed in the Newsletter and on HASSRA Leeds website www.hassra-leeds.org
21 HASSRA LEEDS NORWAY CRUISE TRIP REVIEW
At the beginning of September, over sixty The next day we had an early morning arrival HASSRA Leeds members travelled to at Alesund which allowed those who had Southampton to board the P&O cruise ship, booked excursions to join their coaches and Arcadia. With the majority of us novices to set off in good time. One such trip was a full the world of cruising there was a lot of day trip to view the Land of the Trolls that not excitement and anticipation amongst the only provided spectacular views of waterfalls group. Boarding at Southampton was and the renowned Norway landscape, but relatively painless and exploring the ten also the multi hair-pinned bend Trollstig Road decks of the cruise ship kept us entertained featured on Top Gear. Tony also reported until we sailed. that he happened to find a long lost relative on this trip!
Over the coming week we visited an number of different areas of Norway, beginning with Stavanger where there is a unique museum dedicated to sardine or sild canning and which was surprisingly entertaining and informative. The lovely old town is still inhabited and is a complete contrast to the more modern shopping and living areas. This region was originally where the sardine fishermen lived and still features charming wooden Flaam was our next stop reached only by houses of all sailing over a hundred miles down the sizes that Sognefjord and into a tiny port where only huddle 350 people live. Many had booked the train together journey that took us into the heart of the around Flaam are, up the hills and stopping at a cobbled spectacular waterfall to hear the fable of the roads and Silkies, women who lured unsuspecting men minute to their death! Congratulations to Daniel colourful and who proposed to his girlfriend Grace against well-kept the backdrop of the waterfall while the Silkie gardens. was singing…..she said YES!
22 A very memorable place to Deck sports, a small driving range and tennis become engaged and HASSRA court were available for those in pursuit of Leeds wish them all the very best for outdoor entertainment, bingo, quizzes, library their future together. facilities, fine art gallery and shops for indoor use. Two nights were dedicated “Black Tie” evening which allowed everyone to don their finest outfits and on one occasion join the Captain for cocktails around the indoor pool. Cruising is not a holiday that appeals to everyone but it was a wonderful opportunity to be able sample the experience on this adults only cruise, that was carefully selected by HASSRA Leeds as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration. This trip was only made possible with the help of Barry & Pauline at Group Choice - [email protected] who liaised with P&O to ensure that such a large group with their different choices of cabins could Bergen was our final port of call on the be accommodated and HASSRA Leeds are Norwegian cruise and a much larger town very grateful for their help in making this trip a than any of the others with a large well success. developed shopping area, a UNESCO heritage waterfront site, excursions via Feedback from the group indicate that the funicular or foot to the highest viewpoint, majority thoroughly enjoyed the experience Segway, walking and cycling tours. and, if given the opportunity, would consider another cruise in the future.
If you have any thoughts about what HASSRA Leeds trips should consider in the future, eg: city breaks, longer breaks, cruises etc, and would be willing to help in the administration of a trip, please contact the HASSRA Leeds events chair – Susan McPadden at [email protected]
On the days that we were at sea we had plenty of opportunity to sample the different bars, restaurants and entertainment on offer such as group singing lessons, Tango & Salsa dance classes, a fully equipped gym and stretching classes to wake the body up, all day spa facilities and well as the open air and enclosed pools - each with bars!
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A Weekend In The Yorkshire Dales
Friday 18th May to Sunday 20th May 2018
Join us for a weekend in the Yorkshire Dales during spring when the wild flowers and beautiful scenery can’t fail to charm and provide a wonderful backdrop for a relaxing weekend. We will be staying in the bustling and charming market town of Leyburn, in the heart of Wensleydale, with great access to scenic walking in the surrounding area. There will be organised walks on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. For those not wishing to walk there are a number of nearby attractions, including the famous Aysgarth Falls and the interesting towns of Hawes, home to the Wensleydale Creamery and Richmond which also boasts a castle. The Hotel We will be staying at The Golden Lion Hotel in Leyburn, a Grade II listed 1850's family run hotel, which offers a warm Dales welcome and locally sourced real ale. www.goldenlionleyburn.co.uk. Prices are based on 2 nights dinner (3 courses), bed and breakfast.
Prices HASSRA Leeds members £97.20 Non-members £158.00 Single room supplement £5 per night. There will be no member discounts on supplements for those wishing to have a single room. (Please note prices reflect the lower 40% HASSRA subsidy for 2018). Transport No transport is provided for this trip – we shall be using our own vehicles. If you need, or can offer, a lift on a petrol-sharing basis, please inform the organiser when booking. Closing date: 31 December, 2018 Please return booking forms to [email protected] or post to Glenis Redhead, 14, Main Street, Pannal, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG3 1JZ. The deposit required is £25.00 per person (non refundable once booking is confirmed). A cheque should be sent to the above address with your application form. The balance of the payment will be required by 31 January, 2018. If you need confirmation of receipt, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope. If the trip is over-subscribed there may be a ballot for places. Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date in case they need to be returned to unsuccessful applicants. 24 Walking Club
Closing date: 31 December, 2017 To: Glenis Redhead, 14, Main Street, Pannal, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG3 1JZ
Name HASSRA Leeds Type of Room Amount of Deposit Balance of cost of member Double/Twin (£25 per person) Trip Y/N Single/Family (No if known) D/T/S/F
Do you have any special dietary requirements? Name of Lead Contact: Tel No: Mobile: Cheques should be made payable to HASSRA Leeds Walking Club unless otherwise specified in the advertisement. In the event of over-subscription, a ballot will be held and refunds made to unsuccessful applicants. Cheques will not be banked until after the closing date, but bookings will not be accepted without a completed application together with cheque. (Bank transfer not currently available.) Please ensure that you provide full contact details. Failure to do so may prejudice your booking. Applicants requiring confirmation that booking form & cheque has been received must enclose a self addressed envelope.
Please refer to full terms and conditions when applying as printed in the Gazette and on HASSRA Leeds website (in particular please note that you are liable to pay the FULL price of the trip if you cancel. 25 Walking Club
Saturday 7th October
9 MILE WALK FROM STEETON & SILSDEN TO HOCKNEY’S SALTAIRE After a brief stint along a pavement we will soon leave the A6034 behind and follow the Millennium Way up to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath from there it is an easy stroll either on the level or downhill all the way to Saltaire. The route takes in some pleasant scenery and allows you to appreciate the benefits of a slower pace of life – with canal barges chugging past; anglers sat patiently waiting for a fish to bite and ducks and swans snoozing or paddling whilst remaining hopeful titbits will be thrown their way. We also take in the impressive engineering feat of Bingley’s Five Rise Locks.
We will stop for lunch at the Fisherman’s Inn: www.thefishermansinn.com aiming to arrive at about 1pm. If you would rather not stop for lunch you can keep on following the tow path into Saltaire (only a couple of miles further on).
After lunch the walk continues to Saltaire where you can catch one of the regular trains back to Steeton and Silsden, Leeds or Bradford. Alternatively you could spend a bit of time taking in the delights of Salts Mill to view pictures from David Hockney, browse the shops (including an excellent book shop) or have further refreshments.
Arrival & start time Meet up at the entrance to Steeton and Silsden Railway Station (platform 2) at 10.10am with the aim to set off at 10:20am. Address: Station Road, Steeton, West Yorkshire, BD20 6RY
Getting there Train from Leeds at 9.26am arrives at Steeton and Silsden at 9:55am. Train from Bradford Foster Square at 9:41am arrives at Steeton and Silsden at 10:06am. There’s a car park at Steeton and Silsden with 143 spaces.
To join us Please e-mail me (Vince Mihill) at [email protected] or text me at 07804 191189 by Thursday 5 October. When you do, please let me know whether you would like to have lunch at the Fisherman’s Inn and I will look into booking a table. 26 Wine Club
Dates: October – December 2017. (Events start at 5:30 in the QH Woodpecker bar unless otherwise advised) Date Topic Presenter
Tuesday 3 October Wine Society Tasting Event – Leeds Town Hall --Outside event-- £17.50
Friday 13 October Wines from Cadiz Province George McPadden
Thursday 26 October Halloween Wines from Dracula Cellers Ovidiu
Friday 10 Nov Raising a glass to Jane Austin – 200 years on! Susan M, Mags, Lindz
Thursday 23 Nov A light hearted frolic with alcohol…!!! Jo and Catherine
Friday 8 Dec Xmas Event Committee
Estimated Cost to the member after subsidy: Low £5 - £7; Medium £9 - £12; High £14 - £16
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THE WINES OF CADIZ – George McPadden Friday 13th October When we think of wine and Cadiz, people will often be puzzled and either think it doesn’t have any notable wines or, those with a little more knowledge will nod only to the Sherry wines produced in the most south westerly province of Andalucia, for it is here around Jerez and San Lucar de Barameda that the finest sherries are made. Until recently it was indeed the case that apart from Sherry most other wines were only made in small quantities for personal and family consumption, but there are a growing number of producers, adopting modern techniques and making new world type wines here. If you want to sample a range of wines from the area then come along to this event and try, not just Sherry with a modern twist, but white and red wines and more besides. You will even have an insight into some of the stories of the producers, neighbours’ recommendations and what Susan and I drink when we are there, be that good value every day wines or if we want to splash out a little more on something special. You’ll be surprised and pleased… I hope!
Chez Vin event in Otley on Friday 20th October Chez Vin will be holding their autumn wine tasting festive at Otley Rugby Club on Friday 20th October, between 17:30 – 21:30. Price for HASSRA members will be £6.25 and £12.50 for non-members. If you are interested in attending, or want further details contact Jonathan Kirkland at [email protected] . Please note if you book a ticket for this event and you can’t make you need to let the wine club know ASAP as we will try to get a refund, or re-allocate ticket, but if we can’t do this we will still have to charge you for this event. Some more details of the event can be found in the following link http://www.chezvin.co.uk/events
Latitude Spirit Tasting Event - Friday 17 November 19:00 - 21:00 Latitude will be holding a spirit tasting session on Friday 17 November between 19:00 – 21:00 at Leeds Corn Exchange. Price for HASSRA members will be £12.50 and for non-members £25.00. If you are interested in attending, or want further details contact Roy Jones on [email protected] Please note if you book a ticket for this event and you can’t make you need to let the wine club know ASAP as we will try to get a refund, or re-allocate ticket, but if we can’t do this we will still have to charge you for this event. Some more details of the event can be found in the following link http://www.latitudewine.co.uk/magento/shop/tasting-events/latitude-wine-spirit-spectacular-2017.html
Halloween Wines from Dracula Cellars – Thursday 26th October TBC Ovidiu from Romanian wines will be presenting a selection of Romanian wines from the Dracula cellars label. The wine club thought this would be a good way to celebrate Halloween. Romanian wines might not be as well known in the wine world as other countries/regions, but we did sample a range of wines from this country earlier this year and we were pleasantly surprised at their quality, so pop along if you fancy something different. The actually date is TBC as Ovidu may be double booked, so contact Roy Jones at [email protected] if you are interested in attending. 28 Golf Society
SUBSIDISED LESSONS
· 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 £100 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.
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CELTIC MANOR TRIP
26th – 28th August 2018
3 days from £250 (non-HASSRA Leeds members £414) Non-golfers cost £150 (Non-HASSRA Leeds members £250)
DEPOSIT £100 pp by 11th JANUARY 2018
*** Our bid for funding has NOT yet been confirmed by HASSRA Leeds and your application should bear this in mind. Although, we do expect to secure the subsidy, you will be able to withdraw your application if the price changes dramatically ***
The price includes · 2 night’s dinner, bed and breakfast (sharing twin/double room) · Private function room for dinner each evening · Three rounds of golf: o Roman Road o Montgomerie o Twenty Ten · Includes Prize Fund
CELTIC MANOR RESORT HOTEL IS A 5* RESORT
31 Celtic Manor The Resort Hotel With its soaring atrium, distinctive design and informal traditional luxury, the five-star Resort Hotel provides space to unwind and put back a little of what life takes out. Roman Road Course The very first of the Resort’s courses, Roman Road opened in 1995 and was ranked ‘the top inland course in Wales’ by Golf Monthly Magazine. This par 70 course overlooks the Severn Estuary with views across to Somerset and Devon. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior, it is named after the old Via Julia Roman highway that ran through its fairways. Venue for the 2015 Wales Senior Open and bordered by woodland, this challenging course features some long open fairways but also a number of twists and turns through trees and across streams. Montgomerie Course Offering a spectacular par 69 challenge, the legendary Colin Montgomerie has called on all his Ryder Cup experience to create a course with many exciting tests of strategy. Montgomerie has also drawn on his roots in Scottish links golf to create a traditional feel enhanced by deep and penal pot bunkers. Spectacular views abound with dramatic tee shots over valleys and breathtaking downhill shots. It was the stage for the 2015 Wales Senior Open, the opening event of the EuroPro Tour season. Twenty Ten Course Built to stage the 2010 Ryder Cup, the first course to be built specifically for golf’s greatest team tournament, it measures a robust 7,493 yards off the back tees and has a par of 71. With water hazards on half of its holes, the course has six signature holes and presents many more memorable tests and risk-and-reward dilemmas. One of the features of the spectacular course is its variety with many of the earlier holes having a links-like feel with long rough and greenside swales, before the middle section reveals the full extent of the lake-lined challenge. A tough finishing stretch culminates in a real sting in the tail at the 18th.
5* CELTIC MANOR GOLF TRIP 26th - 28th August 2018 ***** DEPOSIT £100pp by 11th JANUARY 2018 *****
HASSRA LEEDS NON-MEMBERS MEMBERS Basic Price £250 £414 Non-golfers £150 £250 Single supplement £120 £120
*** Members and guests on this trip should have their own travel and golf insurance ***
PAYMENT METHODS Pay by bank transfer. HLGS Bank Account Name: HASSRA (Leeds) Golf Society. Sort Code 08-92-99 and Account Number 65286856
Please add a reference stating CELTIC MANOR AND NO: OF PEOPLE.
YOU MUST ALSO e-mail [email protected] to confirm who is attending and what you have paid + Name on your bank account - Contact Tel Number.
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HASSRA (LEEDS) GS TRIP TO CELTIC MANOR 2018 PLEASE MARK ENVELOPE “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL: ONLY TO BE OPENED BY”
Cheque attached for £…………... as DEPOSIT for the following people.
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May Day Bank Holiday Trip
RAMSIDE HALL, DURHAM
May 6TH & 7TH 2018
2 days at £95 (Non-HASSRA members £149) Non-golfers cost £65 (Non-HASSRA members £105)
*** Our bid for funding has NOT yet been confirmed by HASSRA Leeds and your application should bear this in mind. Although, we do expect to secure the subsidy, you will be able to withdraw your application if the price changes dramatically ***
The price includes the prize fund and: · 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast at Ramside Hall · Two rounds of golf (Cathedral and Prince Bishops) · Includes the prize fund
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY 8TH DECEMBER 2017
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RAMSIDE HALL Offering the perfect blend of traditional features, luxury accommodation and first-class service, Ramside Hall is the ideal setting for a break in County Durham.
Situated on the outskirts of Durham City, the hotel boasts 127 luxurious bedrooms and suites, each offering its own unique charm with stunning views across 350 acres of beautiful private grounds. Once you’ve relaxed into your surroundings, our luxury spa provides the ideal opportunity to unwind, with one of the UK’s largest hydrotherapy pools, a state-of-the-art gym and a huge range of specialist treatments on offer.
PRINCE BISHOPS COURSE The par 72 course measures 6,851 yards from its championship tees and has views of world famous Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the inspiration for Ramside’s second course – The Cathedral Course opened in September 2014. The Prince Bishops' course is named after the warrior clergymen who ruled over the lawless North from Durham Castle after the Norman Conquest in the 11th Century. The course has spirit of adventure and features 16 water hazards, reachable par 5’s, driveable par 4’s, and short holes that demand shot-making skills from wedge to woods.
Designer Jonathan Gaunt laid out a golf course that delivers risk and reward golf at its best. Water comes into play on 10 holes and there are nine doglegs on the card which demand good strategy and the ability to move the ball both ways if you are to score at your lowest.
The course is fair. The fairways are wide and generous and there is a conservative option available on every hole so that any standard of golfer can enjoy Ramside’s challenge.
CATHEDRAL COURSE The Cathedral Course has been built on rolling countryside between the villages of Belmont and Pittington with breath-taking natural features including ridges, becks and valleys.
The course extends out over a broad hilltop with views of Durham Cathedral and as far afield as the Angel of the North in Gateshead, before dropping down into a valley and rising up again to return to the parkland estate where its closing holes end back at the clubhouse and hotel.
The middle holes are laid out across a high plateau, previously called ‘Hilltop Farm’ - with wide-open skies and 360 degree views - then drop down into a striking valley with dramatic elevation changes, mature trees, steep banksides and a coursing beck.
Designer Jonathan Gaunt calls the stretch of holes from the 11th to the 14th ‘Ramside’s Amen Corner.’ The downhill par-three 12th bears an uncanny resemblance to its famous counterpart in Georgia but instead of Rae’s Creek, Sherburn Beck stands guard at the front of the green.
34 RAMSIDE HALL MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY: MAY 6TH & 7TH 2018
HASSRA LEEDS NON-MEMBERS MEMBERS Basic Price £95 £149 Non-golfers £65 £105 Single supplement £40 £40
*** Members and guests on this trip should have their own travel and golf insurance ***
FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY 8TH DECEMBER 2017
PAYMENT METHODS Pay by bank transfer. HLGS Bank Account Name: HASSRA (Leeds) Golf Society. Sort Code 08-92-99 and Account Number 65286856
Please add a reference stating RAMSIDE AND NO: OF PEOPLE.
YOU MUST TELL US YOU HAVE PAID…so please…
E-mail [email protected] to confirm: who is attending, what you have paid, Name on your bank account, Contact Tel Number.
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OR: Pay by cheque made payable to “HASSRA Leeds Golf Society” send tear-off to: PAUL BENTLEY, ROOM 3S25, QUARRY HOUSE, LEEDS, LS2 7UA.
HASSRA (LEEDS) GS TRIP TO RAMSIDE 2018 PLEASE MARK ENVELOPE “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL: ONLY TO BE OPENED BY”
Cheque attached for £…………... as FULL PAYMENT for the following people.
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35 Tee-Time Treat!
Leeds-based HASSRA Leeds Golf Society ‘putt’ their fundraising skills to the test as they raise a huge total in aid of Kirkwood Hospice
Local fundraiser and golf-enthusiast, Paul Bentley, made a recent visit to Kirkwood, the Hospice in Dalton, to present a generous cheque for the amount of £1,426 on behalf of the HASSRA Leeds Golf Society.
Following a two year stint as Captain of the Society, the money presented by Paul represents the proceeds of various fundraising events held during this time, in aid of the society’s chosen Charity of the Year, Kirkwood Hospice.
Having recently completed this period of captaincy, it was the perfect opportunity for Paul to make a visit to the Hospice and present the funds raised.
After seeing his Grandmother and other family members access the Hospice’s services, local Mirfield man, Paul, made the decision to make Kirkwood chosen Charity of the Year for the Society and was more than happy to support a local cause.
Together with friends of the Hassra Leeds Golf Society, the Kirklees fundraiser got his thinking cap on as how best to raise as much as possible for Kirkwood Hospice.
Made up from raffles, bets on the outcome of the game and generous contributions from Society Members themselves, an incredible total was raised over the two years. As put simply by Paul, “golfers are very generous.”
In a recent visit, Paul was delighted to present the funds to Kirkwood Nurse, Anna Marie Wilkinson, who accepted on behalf of the Hospice. After a tour around the beautiful and award-winning Hospice gardens, Paul commented that he knew the money would be put to good use.
36 Craft Club
Yarndale
A number of members went on the CraftClub organised trip to Yarndale. This is an annual massive all things yarn related event (hence the name!) held in Skipton one weekend in September. Elizabeth attended a class where a lady had travelled from Australia just for event (she planned a holiday around it) and another lady had travelled from Israel purely to learn Brioche knitting (We will be googling this tecnique in case we can hold we want to hold a workshop). The dates for next year are 29th and 30th September, same place! Macmillan Coffee Morning Once again the Craft Club made items to sell alongside the delicious cakes at the Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 22nd September. Although we didn’t manage to get all the things we made on site for the sale, Elizabeth has spoken to the manager of Costa in Headingley and she would be delighted to put the bookmarks and cards on sale to raise funds for the Costa Foundation 25 Years of HASSRA This year HASSRA Leeds is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To celebrate the Craft Club have created a multi-media patchwork wall hanging. This will be displayed in the canteen after the HASSRA Ball on 29th September. Join Us Interested in joining the Craft Club? Its £2 for an annual membership (from 1st February) the only thing we ask is that you are a member of HASSRA. We meet regularly at lunchtimes by the tree in the canteen or in the North Atrium. Membership benefits include discounted rates on workshops organised by the Craft Club, refunds of cost into craft fairs (where you buy items to make craft items) up to 50%, discounts up to 50% on workshops you organise yourself (subject to HASSRA rules regarding activities) and access to books, magazines and equipment purchased by the Craft Club. For more details please contact Vanora Moore, Laura Marconi-Cox, Elizabeth Letaief or Janet Coy. 37 Craft Club
Glass Fusion Workshops
The Craft Club have organised a couple of workshops with local companies so that they can try their hand at Glass Fusion. We have a couple of places left at both of the sessions.
If you fancy having a go too please email: [email protected].
Places are being assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Twice Fired
21 Summerfield Road Farsley Leeds LS28 6EL
Saturday 28 October – 11am – 1pm £33 per person – non HASSRA £16.50 per person – HASSRA MEMBER
Payable on the day.
http://twicefired-glass.co.uk/
38 HASSRA Leeds Craft Club Yarndale Review
I set off for Yarndale on Sunday We went for a coffee and sat outside morning with a full purse, a few chatting to a couple of elderly men ideas about what I was looking for from Maine who were holidaying and some knitting to keep me nearby. Their wives were both ‘fibre occupied en route. artists’ and had apparently been gone for some time….. Suddenly several At Skipton station I transferred to an large sheep and a 2 legged sheepdog old fashioned red double decker bus. appeared on the path in front of us. Before long we were at Yarndale and The sheep were quite badly behaved a wonderful array of woolliness was and the dog was more interested in beckoning me in. cocking its leg against every tree it I began my first pass of the stalls, passed than in controlling the sheep. determined not to be tempted yet and just interesting stalls to return to on Then it was back inside for a second the programme. I didn’t reach for my wander round. I bought some more purse for at least 15 minutes. I couldn’t yarn and felting risk the bargain basket yarn that was materials but perfect for a planned project being only overspent sold by the time I came back for my my original second pass! budget by £5. And of course I relented again when I got to a felting there was more stall festooned with gorgeous needle knitting to be felted pictures and supplies. I had a done on the Eureka moment about how I could way home. solve all those Christmas present conundrums by making personalised gifts. I left the stall with a bag full of needle-felting supplies and a lighter purse!
I had a quiet word with myself about self-discipline and moved on. At the Oxfam ‘Yarn Amnesty’ stall I felt quite virtuous handing over my small bag of surplus yarn. I’d just made it all the way round when my friend texted to say she was on the red bus. So I sat and knitted a few more rows until she arrived.
39 For anything marked as ‘Workshop’ please contact the organiser to tell them you’ll be going along so they can get the right amount of materials.
Please get in touch if you’ve got ideas for workshops you’d like us to run and we’ll do our best to make them happen!
Location Organiser Tuesdays 3rd to 31st Drop in: Poppy Making for Royal North Atrium Janet Coy October British Legion 12pm to 1:30pm Crochet or felt poppy making to sell in the canteen in the week before Remembrance Sunday. All materials provided
Wednesday 25th Workshop: Crafternoon Tea. Cost: The Paper Haven Elizabeth Letaief October, 2pm – 4pm £7.50 for members, £15 for non- Unit 13 B (2) members. Springfield Commercial Centre Bagley Lane Farsley, Leeds LS28 5LY Saturday 28th Workshop: Glass Fusion. Cost Twice Fired Susanne Gee October, 11am – £16.50 for members, £33 for non- 21 Summerfield 1pm members Road, Farsley Leeds, LS28 6EL There is a reserve list for this class please contact Suzanne for details
Saturday 4th Workshop: Glass Fusion. Cost 25 for Hannah Stained Susanne Gee November, 2pm – members, £50 for non-members Glass 5pm Unit 7, Unity There are 2 places left please contact Business Centre 26 Susanne for details Roundhay Road Leeds, LS7 1AB Wednesday 29th Workshop: Crafternoon Tea. Cost: The Paper Haven Elizabeth Letaief November, 2pm – £7.50 for members, £15 for non- Unit 13 B (2) 4pm members. Springfield Commercial Centre Bagley Lane Farsley, Leeds LS28 5LY One for the diary Workshops: Xmas Crafts TBC TBC from w/c 27th Following on from the last year’s November one per successful weekly Xmas workshops week for 3 weeks run by members. There will be 3 separate workshops, these have yet to be agreed.
Current Charity Projects Twiddle muffs – Jan Reid Jan is knitting these intriguingly named items for dementia patients. Each knitted twiddle muff has items like buttons and ribbons sewn on, so any help attaching these would be appreciated. It’s hard to explain what they are so here’s a link to a pattern that explains what they are and how they help patients: http://www.repod.org.uk/downloads/Twiddlemuffs_Instructions_24-01-15.pdf If you’d like to help please send Jan an email. She also crafts in the canteen by the craft tree at lunch times if you want to drop by. 40 Quarry House Choir
During October the choir will start to work on their Christmas songs.
Are you interested in joining them?
We meet at:
1pm on Thursdays in the Café Vita.
We are a community choir which means we don’t audition for places and we’d love to hear from you.
Please drop us a line if you’d like to learn more about the choir
[email protected] And [email protected]
41 Tabletop Wargame, Boardgame and Roleplaying Club
SUBBUTEO CLUB
HASSRA Leeds Tabletop Gaming Club would like to hear from budding football managers interested in starting an exciting new activity – Subbuteo!
This exciting new club will meet monthly here in Quarry House, or possibly more frequently depending on demand. So if you would like to get involved, dust off the old baize pitch and perfect your flick-to-kick skills and contact : [email protected] or [email protected]
42 Yoga Club
NEW FOR 2017
Join our new club and become a yogi! Who is it for: · It’s for people who currently enjoy yoga and want to develop their practice · It’s for people who currently enjoy yoga and just want to do more yoga! · It’s for people who have a mild curiosity about yoga but have never tried it · It’s for people who have never been tempted… but might be now that they are reading this advert……… What we plan to offer: Free tickets to the Leeds Wellness festival in the summer of 2017* Cashback back on yoga workshops (try a handstand workshop….its fun) Free places on taster sessions e.g. Rocket yoga, Roga, Dru Yoga Cashback on yoga courses e.g. a beginner’s course or a Roga course
The Forum gym at Quarry House already offer 2 yoga classes, no experienced required and they provide all the equipment. Membership will cost £10 on top of your HASSRA membership and is valid for 1 year. *limited number of tickets available If you wish to join please email [email protected] for full terms and conditions Local workshops that maybe of interest to you (remember you can claim up to £10 back after each workshop**):
Yoga,Run,Eat http://www.theyogaspace.co.uk/workshops/workshop/id/382/Yoga-Run-Eat-Social What better way to spend a Tuesday night than to run around Otley Chevin, do yoga to stretch out then eat delicious food! 43 Angling Club Join us for a three day break in Lincolnshire Thursday 21st to Saturday 23th June 2018
Stay two nights with us at the White Hart Hotel in Boston
The Hotel The hotel is a former coaching inn located on the main high street in the centre of the bustling market town of Boston, Lincolnshire. The hotel enjoys fine views of the river Witham and the nearby St Botolph’s church which is known as the Boston Stump. The hotel has 26 comfortable bedrooms and has won several awards over the last couple of years it prides itself on providing food and facilities to the highest standards. There is free Wi-Fi access and ample free parking. The Fishing We will be fishing Westwood Lakes, Five House Lane, Wyberton, Boston. Westwood Lakes is a complex of holiday cabins in a beautiful setting with 7 fishing lakes that represent one of the best commercial fisheries in the country. It hosts two Diawa sponsored festivals each year. The complex has a restaurant, coffee lounge/bar and an extensive bait and tackles shop. On the Thursday we will be practicing on Osprey Lake. On Friday we will have a 6 hour match on Falcon Lake (pegs 1-22) and on Saturday a 6 hour match on Hawk Lake. The Price per room - HASSRA Leeds Member single room 2 nights DB&B £94.00 - Non-member single room 2 nights DB&B £188.00 - Two HASSRA Leeds Members double/twin room 2 nights DB&B £100.00 - Non- members double/twin room 2 nights DB&B £258.00 Not included in the price Transport Activities other than fishing
Please send booking forms with a deposit of £30 per room to George Roe, Room 1S25 Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA by 12th January 2018. Cheques should be made payable to Quarry House Angling Club. 44 Walking Football
Every Monday
Leisure Centre Sports Hall 12:00 – 13:00 Free to HASSRA members Non members £3.00
45 Location: The Woodpecker Bar Times: 11.30 – 1.30pm.
2017 BOOK EVENTS
October 4th & 5th November 7th & 8th
46 ALL WELCOME 12.30PM IN THE WOODPECKER BAR Wednesdays
The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month The books for September’s meeting and October’s meeting will be: This must be the place – Maggie O’Farrell The Trespasser – Tana French
Meetings take place in the Woodpecker at 12:30.
Please email [email protected] or
[email protected] with any questions.
47 Language classes for adults! Cafe Vita @ Quarry House SPANISH, FRENCH & Italian
Convenient location and various locations Relaxed & friendly classes No homework - no exams - no stress! 10% off lessons for HASSRA members
Free taster classes Jan 2018, Apr 2018 Monthly conversation groups
For further details about classes go to: Languageforfun.org/list-of-classes/leeds Fb.me/languageforfuninleeds
Email: [email protected] Call or text Laura on: 07504 816 609
48 Coffee & Sandwich Bar The forum East Entrance
From Coffee to Croissants, Paninis to Pastries & Sandwiches to Smoothies “The best way to predict your future is to create it” Train at The Forum with a Personal 1-2-1 Personal Training Trainer. Sessions Also Group sessions up to 4 people
Ask one of the gym team or contact The Forum reception on
0113 2324456 or e-mail [email protected]
50 The Forum Leisure Centre Swimming Pool Time Table 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12am 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm
Parents and School School Private Lessons Babies Swim Swi m Lane Swimmi ng Lane Member’s Swim Swi mmi ng Mon
School School Private Lessons Swim Swim Tues Lane Swimmi ng Lane Member’s Swim Lane Swimmi ng Swi mmi ng
Lane School Private Lessons LADIES Swi mmi ng Swim Wed Lane Swimmi ng ONLY Member’s Swim Aqua Fit (12:30 - 13:00)
Parents and School School Babies Swim Lane Swim Thur Lane Swimmi ng Swimming Member’s Swim Lane Swimmi ng
Parents and School School Babies Swim Swim Swim School Fri Lane Swimmi ng Lane Member’s Swim Swim School Swi mmi ng Pool Closed
Parents and Babies
Sat Lane Swi m Lessons Member’s Swim Swimming
Parents and Babies
Sun Lane Swimmi ng Members Swim
Please note: There are occasionally pool parties on Sundays, please ring ahead to check opening times. THE FORUM LEISURE CENTRE Opening Times Contact THE FORUM LEISURE CENTRE Monday to Friday 7:00 - 22:00 QUARRY HOUSE : QUARRY HILL Saturday and Sunday 8:00 - 20:00 LEEDS : LS2 7UA Pool Closed Between: TEL : 0113 232 4456 EMAIL : [email protected] 11 - 12am - Wednesdays 2 - 3pm - Fridays www.leisurecentre.com 6 - 10pm - Friday Swim School 9 - 1pm - Saturday Swim School Facebook Check out our Facebook Page. Here you will find details of classes including descriptions updates.
What’s on in The Forum Monday Indoor Cycling 12.30 – 13.00 Studio Craig Boxfit * 16.15 – 16.45 Court 1 Craig METAseries 17.20 – 17.50 Main Hall Craig Ab Attack 18.00 – 18.20 Court 1 Jamal Kettlebell 18.30 – 19.00 Court 1 Craig Tuesday Indoor Cycling 07.30 – 08.15 Studio Colette METAseries 12.20 – 12.50 Main Hall Craig Pilates 12.30 – 13.15 Studio Rebecca Ab Attack 17.10 – 17.30 Court Jamal RIP 30 17.15 – 17.50 Main Hall Craig Indoor Cycling 18.15 – 19.00 Studio Craig Pilates 18.20 – 19.00 Court 1 Jamal Wednesday METAseries 07.30 – 08.00 Main Hall Craig Indoor Cycling 12.15 – 13.00 Studio Craig Kettlebell 17.05 – 17.35 Court 1 Jordan Swimming Pool Ashtanga Yoga 17.45 – 19.00 Court 1 Sarah METAseries 18.30 – 19.00 Main Hall Cheai Fitness Suite Thursday RIP 30 12.20 – 12.55 Main Hall Craig Group Workout Classes Yoga 12.20 – 13.00 Court 1 Angela Kettlebell 16.15 – 16.35 Court 1 Craig Squash Indoor Cycling 17.15 – 18.00 Studio Craig Pilates 17.40 – 18.20 Court 1 Jamal Badminton RIP 30 18.20 – 18.55 Main Hall Craig Personal Training Friday RIP 30 07.25 – 08.00 Main Hall Craig Swimming Lessons Aqua Fit 12.30 – 13.00 Pool Dawn METAseries 12.20 – 12.50 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. A healthier *Additional charge. £2.00 getting fit lifestyle with us for less than 54p a day?
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HASSRA LEEDS 2017 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.
Autumn/Winter TICKET OFFER 2017 Subsidy application Name (s) – HASSRA Leeds membership numbers
Cost of tickets £
If you agree that HASSRA Leeds can reimburse via Bank Sort Code: 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 queries Tel:
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. This offer will be reviewed periodically. 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 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 Children’s production
54 HASSRA Leeds ACTIVITIES Claim Form 2017
Organise your own activity – spread out into something new - provide a receipt/ticket as proof together with your and HASSRA Leeds membership for each ticket after the event to receive a 50% (max of £10 per member) refund.
Terms & Conditions; · Only one claim per quarter, though a member can claim for a different activity each month (max of £30 per quarter per member). The quarters are Jan-March, April-June, July-Sept & Oct-Dec
· Applications for 3 months of the same activity will not be recognised – only one month refund will be paid
· Claims against an activity organised by HASSRA Leeds club (including Parkwood Leisure activities and classes) or National HASSRA where a subsidy is already in operation will not be accepted
· Payments will be made electronically only, one month after each quarter end.
· Please complete both forms ensuring the declaration is signed and all receipts/tickets are included.
Incomplete forms or failure to provide receipts/tickets as proof of cost and purchase will result in the claims being destroyed.
ACTIVITIES Claim Form 2017 Subsidy application Name of applicant
Email Address HASSRA Leeds Membership no.
Activity – provide dates & 1. venue(s) 2.
3.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT DETAILS Account Name: Sort Code: Account Number:
A refund will only be provided when an activity has been undertaken - refunds will not be granted for being a spectator to a sport or when supporting members of family/friends. If in doubt please contact [email protected] BEFORE submitting a subsidy claim;
55 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] 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
Community Choir Elaine Arnott [email protected] Christian Network Helen Capocci 0113 232 4366 Ros Hynes 0113 254 5038
Craft Club Janet Coy QH Ground, north QH Cricket Phil Sharples 7920864377 3S25 Darts 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 [email protected] Hockey - Men’s Sean Massey 24632 QH GS36 Running Club Rosina Citrone [email protected] Elaine Craiggs
Social Cycling Club Trina Elkington [email protected] Table Top Wargame, Boardgame Stuart Wiltshire 27234 QH GS25 and Roleplaying Stuart Barraclough 24435 QH 1S25
Walking Club Irene Schwehla (0113) 8251053 [email protected] Wine Jo O’Keefe 0113 232 4331 Yoga Club Elaine Craiggs [email protected] Rosina Citrone
Please contact The Forum Leisure Centre for details of swimming, training & fitness classes. HAS S R A Leeds B oard of Management Contact Details
Chair HASSRA Leeds Phil Corbett 0113 823 0116 [email protected] Vice Chair HASSRA Leeds Alan Shaw 0113 23 24028 [email protected] Interim Secretary Simon Jarrold 0113 2327120 [email protected] Treasurer Michelle Jowett Email Only [email protected] Events Committee Chair Susan McPadden Email Only [email protected] Finance/Clubs Development Chair Nick Streets Email Only Contact Editor Communications Chair Catriona Patterson 07764 181618 [email protected] BOM Member Rosemary Matheson 0113 2547130 [email protected] BOM Member Dawn Lennie 0113 2324348 [email protected] BOM Member Julie Goodall 0113 2546089 [email protected] BOM Member Roy Jones 24324 QH [email protected] BOM Member Jonathan Kirkland 0113 214 8026 [email protected] BOM Member Luisa Panetta 24562 QH [email protected] BOM Member Elizabeth Letaief 0113 232 4902 [email protected] BOM Member Nick Streets Email Only Contact Editor BOM Member Clive Fane 0113 2519938 [email protected] 57 HASSRA Leeds Events and Clubs Activity Programme
October 7th Angling Club Oaks at Sessay Alders Lake
13th - 15th Walking Club Weekend in the Luisa Panetta Peak District
13th - 14th Historical Northumbria George Roe Weekender - Elizabethan Banquet
25th Craft Club Crafternoon Tea Elizabeth Letaief
28th Craft Club Glass Fusion Twice Fired Workshop
November 3rd - 5th Running Club Run + Yoga = Roga Elaine Craiggs
29th Craft Club Crafternoon Tea Elizabeth Letaief
58 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 un discounted "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.
59 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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