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Word on the Highstreet: November 12th
Your fortnightly shopping news
To the Maxx
As you may have noticed, there's a new giant in town. Well, not 'new' as such, because the TK Maxx which has just opened on the Headrow is an upgrade from their old site in the Leeds Shopping Plaza, but blimey, what an upgrade! With up to 60% off the retail price of most designer labels, there might finally be some decent competition for our ever-popular Primark, located just down the road. The winners, of course, are us lot, who get two floors of great clobber to get our greedy mitts on.
Lewis Christmas Carol
The Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery at Salts Mill is a challenging proposition, designing alternative jewellery with a poignant artistic impression. Their 'Curiouser and Curiouser' themed exhibition, which runs until the end of January, will display jewellery from eig... Read more...
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Garforth Town: November 12th
Your fortnightly news from the Genix Healthcare Stadium
Well, my prediction that Garforth Town were about to turn their sustained period of draws into victories proved to be half correct. Following the 1-1 stalemate three days earlier, The Miners hosted Romulus in the FA Trophy in what was an archetypal cup tie.
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Rate it Hate it: November 12
What do we love and loath?
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'Your Mum' jokes
There's no better way to end any argument than with a perfectly timed "your mum" jibe. Just make sure no discerning adults are in the room at the time, especially not your mum.
Car sharing
You can save money, get to know your colleagues better, reduce your carbon footprint and stay in bed for an extra fifteen minute... Read more...
Preview: Death of a Salesman
There seem few plays more poignant in the current economic climate than Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Following the life of Willy Loman - both outwardly as his sons return to the family home, and inwardly as he remembers, and is overcome, by past experiences - the play addresses the American dream unequivocally.
George Costigan (Rita, Sue... Read more...
Farsley Celtic: November 12th
All the news from Farsley Celtic AFC
Since last writing, a couple of editions ago, there has been much going on at Farsley. Manager John Deacey paid the price for a poor set of results and was surprisingly sacked, his assistant Neil Parsley, former manager of arch rivals Guiseley and Deacey's assistant was given a month to prove himself as candidate for the job. With assistant Mark... Read more...
Preview: Raising a Rumpus
Leeds Town Hall once again plays host to some of the finest British classical music performances for Leeds International Concert Season
The Mancunians are coming! Thankfully, they are here only to entertain us, which is perhaps as it should be. Manchester Camerata is one of the country's finest chamber ensembles and the music of the first Viennese School is their absolute bread and butter. A Haydn overture, a Mozart concerto and a Beethoven symphony adheres to a seemingly... Read more...
Life Of...: Claire Tooker
This issue's reader of the fortnight Claire Tooker describes her Leeds week
Monday I'm the manager at Starbucks in The Light, so my Monday's are normally spent doing all the paperwork. But today I'm heading down to London for our annual Christmas conference and as it's my first Starbucks Christmas, I'm very excited! After I'd finished my paperwork, I went off to meet the rest of the Leeds management team and caught the... Read more...
Tried and Tested: Just Float
We float away at Just Float
I can't remember being in the womb, but I reckon I got a pretty close - though perhaps more pleasant - reminder on a cold weekday evening recently. Having walked past Just Float on North Street hundreds of times - the Leeds Guide office only a few doors down, as it is - my curiosity finally got the better of me and I booked a float.
I made the s... Read more...
Feature Articles
Testimonials
Some kind words from our clients about The Leeds Guide
Harrogate Theatre
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Alea Casino
Gambling in Leeds just got flasher
The recent surge in the popularity of online gambling seems to have encroached casinos' markets surprisingly little. All this talk of super casinos presumably illustrates that those that have preceded this proposed new breed (the "regular" variety, if you will) are managing to do more than subsist. Furthermore, judging by the fact that Leeds... Read more...
Golly Gok!
Tess Eaton chats with the face of fashion himself, Gok Wan
Leeds Shopping Week 2008 ended with a bang at the opening of the new shopping destination, Clarence Dock. A week of shopping-fuelled activities became the perfect warm-up to a floating catwalk show and the appearance of, wait for it… Gok Wan!
Clarence Dock is a brand-new shopping and residential area next to the Royal Armouries museum. Comprised... Read more...
Shu-ed Away
Jude Townend peeps into a magical beauty world
The staff rather reverentially refer to their late founder as Mr Uemura, in respect for the name that gave the world a new approach to skincare and make-up. Perhaps the Shu Uemura brand is best known for its decadent and fabulous fake eyelashes; the recent Viktor & Rolf collection - which featured extremely eye-catching scales and rhombuses -... Read more...
Roger that...
We take a break at Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel with some choice literature for company
We've been going round in circles for 20 minutes. The monstrous towers of Ferrybridge are looking on smugly (or should that be "smogly"?) as we rejoin the A1 for the third time. We're looking for Badsworth, a small village six miles to the south of Pontefract. More specifically, we're looking for the Rogerthorpe Manor hotel. This journey trouble... Read more...
Camp in Style
Sam Ward enjoys the wonders of the MyHab - a new, luxurious camping experience which looks set to transform any festival experience
I have an addiction to festivals. It all started at T in the Park a few years ago and has been gaining momentum ever since. It's the smell, the feeling you get as you first walk towards the main stage, the slightly warm beer, the sunshine and the rain, but more than anything, it's the luxury. I know what you're thinking, there's no luxury when it... Read more...
The Great Xscape
William Wood braves his first ski lesson
Skiing was always something I had associated with broken limbs, frostbite and the type of thrill-seeking people with whom I rarely spend a great deal of time. So it was with some trepidation that I accepted the offer of a lesson at SNO!zone, the indoor skiing and snowboarding venue at the Xscape complex at Castleford. Such initial uncertainty was... Read more...
Upcoming Events
Lawrence Batley Youth Theatre sessions
TodayA chance for 8-14 year old budding actors to get involved on the stage...
A Taste of Gothic
TodayAn exhibition focussing on the examples of Gothic style to be found amidst Temple Newsam's grounds...
'Christkindelmarkt'-German Christmas Market
TodayA little piece of Germany returns to the heart of Leeds in Millennium Square for the annual 'Christkindelmarkt'. The spiced mulled wine comes highly recommended...
Writing and New Media: Futurewrite
TodayWeek long residential writing course with Kate Pullinger and Chris Meade...
Flashman Seminar
TodayAs a tribute to the author, George MacDonald Fraser, who died earlier this year, this seminar follows the career of Sir Harry Flashman VC...
Freestyle Snowboarding Competition
TodayEurope's largest freestyle snowboarding event will give local young snow-lovers the chance to show off their skills on the slopes...
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
TodayBe guided through the cellars, tunnels and underground passages of Temple Newsam House. Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Booking essential, call 0113 264 7321...
A Christmas Kitchen
Mon 24 NovPepare for Christmas and explore some seasonal ingredients, in ther Kitchen Studio. Help roll and shape pastry, and trace and taste your way through the real history of 'mincemeat pies'...
Crime and Punishment Tour
Mon 24 NovGuided tours of the Town Hall's Victorian courtroom and police holding cells. To book call 0113 244 3801. Each trip takes roughly one hour...
'My Most Treasured Pieces': textiles from Henry Ginsburg
Tue 25 NovOn display to the public for the first time, silks, printed cottons and velvets dating back from 1550...
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Tue 25 NovBe guided through the cellars, tunnels and underground passages of Temple Newsam House. Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Booking essential, call 0113 264 7321...
Wine Tasting
Tue 25 NovRelaxed yet informative evening hosted by wine expert, Peter Fawcett, of York-based Field & Fawcett wine merchants with tastings of wine and food from wine regions of the world...
Christmas Floristry Workshop
Sat 29 NovMake your own decorative floral display or Christmas wreath with the guidance of the resident florist...
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Sat 29 NovBe guided through the cellars, tunnels and underground passages of Temple Newsam House. Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Booking essential, call 0113 264 7321...
Bisexual Speed-dating
Sun 30 NovLeeds Erotica Festival wants to put 30 single, bisexual 18-30s in one room in the name of love, sex and all that is good. Whether you're looking for a special someone, looking for fun or after widening your friendship circle, bisexual speed dating is...
Burlesque Costume Skills Workshop
Sun 30 NovLearn methods of improving your costume, through construction. A variety of methods will be taught to enhance the practical aspects of a costume, especially various fastening and unfastening techniques...
Leeds' Birdwatcher's Club
Mon 01 DecRegular meeting for bird lovers. With an illustrated talk by Doug Simpson 'Review; the Red Kite Project'...
Carols on Kirkgate
Tue 02 DecKirkgate Singers and the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir return in traditional Victorian costume to sing well known and also rarely heard Christmas songs and carols...
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Tue 02 DecBe guided through the cellars, tunnels and underground passages of Temple Newsam House. Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Booking essential, call 0113 264 7321...
Search Party vs. Leeds
Thu 04 DecA massive marathon of ping pong between Search Party and anyone who dares to take them on. At the Information Gateway of the Leslie Silver Building...
Christmas Craft Fair
Sat 06 DecFather Christmas will be on-hand along with the chance to buy a variety of gifts...
Christmas Snowflakes
Sat 06 DecMake your own Christmas decorations for the Abbey trees or to take home. Self-led activities for children...
Come and Sing Messiah
Sat 06 DecThe invitation is to all who love singing to join with York Musical Society (the country's oldest choral society) in a performance of Handel's 'Messiah'. The purpose is to raise money towards the York Minster Fund. Full details from messiah2008...
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Sat 06 DecBe guided through the cellars, tunnels and underground passages of Temple Newsam House. Some steep steps and uneven surfaces. Booking essential, call 0113 264 7321...
Music and Lights at Christmas
Sat 06 DecEnjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music...
So Hot Right Now
Posted by Tom Goodhand on Nov 20 2008 9:51AM
The BBC reckons they "broke" this story -http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7733760.stm - on 18th November even though you've had it on 15th October.
Win a Makeover At The ghd Style Academy!
Posted by Amanda Bodey on Nov 12 2008 5:13PM
Where is the competition?
Seeing Stars
Posted by R Fee on Nov 12 2008 4:26PM
I recently received Andrew Pern's book as a gift and it's really terrific. Just a couple of comments on the article though - bad proofing - 'born and bread'? And I think The Star Inn is in Harome, not Whitby.
I Love My... Vintage Clothing
Posted by Tom Goodhand on Nov 11 2008 10:20AM
brilliant photo.
Important Research
Posted by Tom Goodhand on Nov 11 2008 10:08AM
Lovely band, their new record is a treat too. Beautiful.
Boozeflash
Posted by Tom Goodhand on Nov 11 2008 10:07AM
What an awesome brewery. i'll be popping down to try one of these soon!
Review Northern Monkey
Posted by David Birkinshaw on Oct 10 2008 1:24PM
top bar, top tunes, good laugh with the bar staff I thoroughly recommend it here!!
1 in 12 Club
Posted by alex miller on Sep 22 2008 10:29PM
not for the faint hearted the 1 in 12 is an amazing venue for anyone who doesn't mind getting dirty and sweaty and having a bloody fantastic night out. i've been loads and the atmosphere's always electricity. go there and go wild!
Saks (Review)
Posted by katheine potts on Sep 3 2008 9:32PM
saks is the best
Leeds Eye View Gridlocked
Posted by Bruce Hartley on Aug 26 2008 6:18PM
I like this review