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KAISER CHIEFS - Leeds City Magazine
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Contact our Christmas Event Team on 0113 241 1007 or Email at [email protected] www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 3 PARKLANe The Leeds Property experts PLEASE READ, PASS ON & R E CYC L E WELCOME TO ISSUE 89 OF CITY DWELLER MAGAZINE YOUR FREE LEEDS GUIDE Five WAys lAndlOrds cAn mAximise Their prOperTy’s eArning pOTenTiAl For people who are passionate about leeds! view previous editions at www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City dweller & seasoned property expert, Andrew, presents his monthly column. cOnTenTs AT A glAnce... if you’re a landlord, you’ll understand that maximising the earning potential of your property is hugely important. Often, the difference between securing an extra 10% or 20% in rent can be down to wellchosen furniture or being flexible with rental terms. here at parklane, we know all the tips and tricks into extracting the very best financial return from your property, and here’s our insider’s guide. city Homes 4 city Food 13 city Guide & Property Map 20 city Fashion 22 city Health & Sport 26 city What’s On 32 city Music, Bars & Clubs 35 We have leeds covered property | nightlife | Fashion music | Food | Travel | entertainment | local guides WAnT TO AdverTise? Then contact us on 0113 234 0683, text us on 0775 386 3701 or email [email protected] ONLINE FOR LEEDS TARGETED ADVERTISING WWW.LEEDSCITYMAGAZINE.CO.UK @LeedsCityMag leeds-citydweller The City Dweller Magazine, designed and produced by Leeds City Magazine ltd. All rights reserved. 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The majority of tenants are attracted by a neutral colourscheme, meaning coffeecoloured carpets and an eggshell wall colour will most appeal. Darker or brighter colours can divide opinion, and can overpower a room, meaning your potential pool of prospective tenants will be dramatically reduced. 2 • Quality kitchens and bathrooms count! These rooms are often the most important to a prospective tenant, especially when they’re first viewing an apartment, and quality fixtures and fittings will really give your property standout. you don’t need to spend thousands, IKEA for example offers a range of high-spec but low cost kitchens. 4 • minimise void periods for your property. It pays dividends to keep tenant changeover times to a minimum. Also try to ensure you keep your tenant cycle timed to reflect buoyant rental periods – June or September, for example, are great times to secure new tenants, while December and January tend to be the worst. 5 • get insured. Landlord insurance is frequently overlooked by many, as it’s often considered an unnecessary cost. However, that’s not the case; by not having the appropriate insurance, you won’t be covered for any accidental damage or expensive repairs caused by the tenant. This is especially true if you’ve got expensive furniture in your place. If you own a city centre property and you’re thinking of renting it out, get in touch with us, and we can answer all your questions, and help you get the very best return. Drop by and say hello to us at Parklane! Andrew 3 • Take maintenance seriously. It’s all-to-easy to let maintenance issues slip; shabby paintwork, stained carpet and scuffed furniture can all mount up. By keeping on top of these and dealing with them when they occur, you can save yourself time and money in the future, as well as making your property more appealing. cOnTAcT pArklAne prOperTies T: 0113 237 0000 | A: 12 sWinegATe, leeds, ls1 4Ag W: www.parklaneproperties.com www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk 0113 245 7174 www.leeds-city.martinco.com As part of our new office celebrations we have great deals for new landlords and tenants. For further details please call into our office for a coffee and a chat. thank you leeds! The Leeds Pride Parade continues to grow into a major landmark celebration for the city and Sunday 3rd August, was truly a magical day. Martin & Co were pleased to be sponsors of this fantastic event that this year saw the city centre adorned with rainbow ribbons and flags. The sun shone all day as thousands of people gathered in Millennium Square to party, followed by a lively march through the streets accompanied by floats and a blizzard of confetti and bubbles. The reaction to this year’s Leeds Pride Parade was absolutely extraordinary and Martin & Co Leeds City were right in the heart of the festivities and proud to have played an important part in the sponsorship and celebration of this wonderful event. It is celebrations such as the annual Pride Parade that showcase Leeds as a truly inspiring place to live. Martin & Co have established themselves as a leading agency for Sales & Lettings in the city and are now investing in the city life and culture of Leeds. Not only have we seen another successful Leeds Pride this year but the Grand Depart of Le Tour de France once again showed that Leeds is the No. 1 place to host such great events, and this is down not just to great organisation, but you the people of Leeds who have the ambition to make Leeds the premier city to live, work and play. Whether you are already a city dweller or thinking about living in this great city, call into our city centre office for a chat and meet the friendliest staff in Sales & Lettings. We have apartments to suit all and the knowledge of Leeds to point you in the right direction. We are not your usual Estate Agency, we really are life enhancers. Martin & Co Leeds City 24-32 Bridge End • Leeds West Yorkshire • LS1 7HG t: 0113 245 7174 f: 0113 246 9139 e: [email protected] w: www.leeds-city.martinco.co.uk www.leeds-city.martinco.co.uk apartments ranging from one bedroom flats to 4 bedroom penthouses. PROPeRTy with eddiSONS PROPeRTy with JORdAN yORATH cOOlesT pAds in TOWn how would you like to live at arguably the best address in the city in one of the coolest apartments you will find pretty much anywhere? Well now you can with the release of three individually designed one bedroom apartments at 17 park row. Following the launch of eddisons city sales business, the team based on east parade are proud to be offering these high level specification homes in this prestigious location. Peter Toothill, Head of Estate Agency at Eddisons told City Dweller: “These are special apartments, which have been developed with a rare attention to detail and the input of Stephanie Hammond from Churchill Interiors, one of the Leeds’ most experienced interior designers”. He added: “The apartments all have full air conditioning throughout, which is normally the reserve of penthouses but are included as standard here at 17 Park Row. The kitchens which are supplied by urban cool doorbox.co.uk are sleek and a cut above the standard specification you see in most apartments!” In addition, these apartments have been designed with living in mind so there is a full size fridge freezer, washer dryer as well as a dishwasher and the work surfaces are finished in high grade Corian. The interiordesigned bathrooms are super cool and bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. With prices starting at just £139,995, this is a rare opportunity for someone looking for a home to find somewhere they will be proud to live or for an investor who wants a genuine high quality investment that will stand the test of time. Call in and meet the team today! Peter My top tips for Leeds City Centre due diligence before purchasing: due diligence is crucial but don’t just rely on zoopla! When investing, the best bit of advice i can give is to do your due diligence before committing to a purchase. In the years leading to the property market crash in 2008, many investors were guilty of buying properties they had never seen before, not to mention they had never even been to the city they were buying in. Ultimately, these were the investors caught with their pants down when the housing market crashed and prices fell. I’m sure many estate agents and property investment agents across the UK will agree with me when I say that due diligence is a crucial step to take in committing to a property purchase, but investors must know where and how to do their research. Far too often I hear the words “but zoopla says”. zoopla is good for many things- house hunting or obtaining sold price data for instance- however, zoopla cannot possibly give an accurate market valuation of a property. Valuing property is a human job and one for professionals with market experience and knowledge, not a piece of software. you cannot beat the advice of an experienced agent who knows their market. At UK City Residential we specialise in selling tenanted investment properties as well as vacant possession property by private treaty. We also provide investors with solid evidence of properties sold in the same development or close by which offer a true comparison - because we know the market inside out, especially in Leeds city centre. We also provide our clients with information on the lettings market. This means that investors are comfortable with prices and evidence of the rental market so that they have peace of mind that the rental income is achievable, not to mention that supply and demand factors aren’t likely to have a negative influence for the foreseeable future. We build the bigger picture for our investors who may be unfamiliar with Leeds city centre for what’s happening now & the next couple of years. contact the team on 0113 261 7400 or email peter at [email protected] to see how he can help you! eddisons city rentals, 26 east parade, leeds, ls1 5bn 6 | City Dweller Magazine 1. pick up the phone: call round established estate agents based in Leeds city centre & ask their opinion. Most of the credible agents in the city will more than likely know the common apartment layouts & values, this should give you an honest opinion of the asking price value. Do the same for the lettings market too, speak to letting agents & gain intelligence on both levels of rent & desirability of specific apartment types & layouts. 2. On most property portals there will be a tick box on the search filters for “let agreed” & “sold subject to contract”: Use them. Ticking Sold subject to contract will give you both a ball park figure of the asking price & sold prices for comparable sales properties. Let agreed will give you an idea of what similar properties have let for as well as asking prices for comparable apartments. 3. house price data: have a look online at sold house price data, Rightmove has a fairly easy-touse function on their website & this enables you to look at properties sold in the location or exact postcode. Although this is usually 2-3 months behind, it gives you some idea of pricing & what direction it is taking. 4. visit the areas & buildings you like the look of & consider three very important factors: Are there any large employers or universities within a 10 minute walk? Where is the nearest train or bus station? How long to walk to the nearest gym, convenience store & bars/restaurants? Put yourself in your potential tenants shoes - does the area or building you like still seem attractive now? 5. What’s the story in the local area? Leeds city centre, although easy to get around, has many little districts or neighbourhoods each with their own story. Ask around, look at the planning website and read stories in the local press. If a block looks edgy or the area around looks quiet but a new gym, transport link or large office or retail development is about to be built then this might be a good development to look at with a longer term view. I am sure those with properties close to the new John Lewis development (Victoria Gate) are now excited for it’s completion and effect on the local area and property values. Good Hun ting! Jordan get in touch with Jordan for more advice and information! e: [email protected] T: 0113 2434 744 W: www.ukcityresidential.co.uk www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk ATTENTION LANDLORDS 6% bridgfords DUAL AGENT SERVICE AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW LANDLORDS +VAT Fully Managed Service Offer applies to any NEW City Centre Property 6% Commission - For 6 Months* CALL US TO ARRANGE A FREE, NO OBLIGATION VALUATION Quote Reference CD0514 www.bridgfords.co.uk 0113 234 4111 2-3 Cherry Tree Walk, The Calls, LS2 7EB *subject to a 12 month tenancy Call 0113 234 4111 City Homes iT’S ALL ON A Morgans manages Leeds city centre’s largest rental portfolio so we surveyed hundreds of our tenants about themselves and their priorities when it comes to looking for their perfect apartment. “ with Jonathan Morgan ciTy apartments are evolving and as developers prepare to start work on several new residential developments in leeds city centre that were mothballed during the downturn, we decided to find out what residents want from the next generation of apartment schemes. www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk CiTydWeLLeR’S dWeLLeR CiTy 80% of people said having an immediate broadband connection is imperative Almost half, said finding a good-sized, light, airy apartment in a central location are priorities in their property search. Just over 80% of respondents also said utility costs are an important consideration and 44% said a balcony is a crucial feature. The research also revealed that 48% of city apartments are car free and only 10% of apartments require parking for two or more cars. In addition almost 80% of people said having an immediate broadband connection is imperative, 65% want good sound insulation and 56% of people revealed they would pay a premium to live in a building with an onsite gym. Plus, contrary to popular belief, more than two thirds of respondents don’t think it is important to have an open plan living and kitchen area and less than a fifth are concerned about being part of a community within a development. Also, for any developers ‘building to rent’ 76% of tenants want furnished properties and 43% of tenants said it is essential to rent from a reputable landlord. Two thirds of tenants also wanted the option of a longer or shorter tenancy rather than a standard six-month agreement. “ building to rent’ 76% of tenants want furnished properties Leeds city centre desperately needs new apartments because our figures suggest WiSH LiST that out of 11,000 city centre apartments, only about 100 are currently sitting empty. However, even though demand is outstripping supply, developers still have to give residents what they want and for the next generation of developments features such as energy efficiency, on-site gyms, fast broadband and good sound insulation should all be the norm. 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We have vascular specialists at the Nuffield that can help This is a difficult one Donna. I’m afraid the first thing I’d look at is “Myself”. Am I a “Doer”? Am I punctual? Do I ask the right questions? Am I eager to learn new things? Do I have the right attitude to work? Attitudes are contagious at work (is yours worth catching?) This may sound shallow; or hiring manager to increase but do you look right? Dress to impress your CVand at work.chances You’re thereofa your long time whether we admit this or not. People WILL making a positive impression. judge you by how you present yourself. I’m sat writing this with a bandaged knee The in a suit simpler shirt and tie. Ithe couldlayout, just as easilythe come in mythe slippers to work.. If none of better cv the above just ask your supervisor “what would have to happen for you to be There are(Do two for considered”. not reasons be confrontational though or you’ve no chance the lovey)more this. 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They have moral a responsibility to Just Do IT! LEEDS RECRUITER LOOKING TO RECRUIT Langton Howarth Ltd, the Leedsbased specialist recruiter is on the lookout for more staff. The company which was established in 2006 recently celebrated its eighth birthday. At the same time, its founder, Emma Howarth, announced further ambitious expansion plans, with the addition of a health care division to its roster. “Over the past eight years we’ve become a market leader in in three specific industries: life sciences, healthcare and health & beauty,” says Emma. “Working with SME’s in the UK and Europe through to blue chip international plcs from across the globe, our recruitment team use their indepth sector specific expertise to find the very best skilled, innovative and motivated people for their clients, whatever the functional discipline.” As a result of its success, the company is now looking for new recruits across all the sectors it covers. Emma, who already employs a number of apprentices, is keen to point out previous recruitment experience and high flying educational achievement aren’t an absolute necessity. “The kind of people I’m looking for need to be self-reliant, resourceful and resilient,” says Emma. “Recruitment, particularly in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, is both exciting and rewarding. Through the people and companies we work with, we’re helping to increase life expectancy and improve healthcare generally.” A 20-strong Langton Howarth team recently celebrated their eight birthday at a special party at Call Lane Social in Leeds. Amongst the guests were company clients and other professional contacts. It also provided a perfect opportunity to mark the achievements of two members of Langton Howarth staff: Ben Atherton (Apprentice of the year) and Conor Firth (Sales Superstar of the year). “I’m hugely optimistic about the future,” Emma continues. “The addition of our new division means more job opportunities here in Leeds. I’m keen to talk to both experienced and aspiring recruiters who’d like to become part of the Langton Howarth success story.” For more information about Langton Howarth, recruitment services and what we have to offer please contact us at [email protected] or 0113 243 3499. Alternativley drop by our office in Leeds at: 33a Great George St, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3BB www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 11 City Life NapoleoNs leeds preseNt the Yorkshire air ambulaNce with £4,100 Napoleons Casino & Restaurant in Leeds presented the Yorkshire Air Ambulance with a cheque for £4,100 following a spree of fundraising & a charity Cyclathon which took place on the same day the Tour De France came through Leeds. Exercise bikes were kindly supplied by Xercise4Less on Kirkstall Road & Napoleons staff & customers all signed up to take slots on the bikes. The day was topped off by a fundraising dinner in Napoleons’ restaurant which helped push the grand total to over £4,000! General Manager at Napoleons, Sandy Kopec, commented: “We’d set out to get in the spirit of the Tour De France whilst raising some money in the process so we are thrilled to have raised such a fantastic amount for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. A big thank you goes to all our staff & customers who fundraised & donated so generously. “As our charity of the year we are all well-educated on the vital services the Yorkshire Air Ambulance provides to our region and coincidentally, this was highlighted on the weekend of the Tour De France when they attended 31 incidents over the 3 days, compared to a usual 3 or 4 incidents on a regular weekend.” Nicky Massen, Regional Fundraising Manager for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, commented: “We are so grateful to all the Napoleons staff & customers who helped raised such a fantastic amount & for supporting us once again. We don’t receive any funding & rely entirely on L-R: Nicky Massen, Regional Fundraising Manager for the YAA. Sandy Kopec, General Manager at Napoleons Casino & Restaurant Leeds. Leon Baranowski, Yorkshire Air Ambulance Aircrew Paramedic. donations so we can’t thank Napoleons enough. “This is the second large contribution Napoleons have made, bringing their grand total to well over £7,000. The vital funds will go towards maintaining & flying the two Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters 365 days a year, helping save lives across Yorkshire.” Napoleons nominated charity of the year, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is an independent charity providing a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to 5 million people across Yorkshire. To keep Yorkshire’s air ambulances in the air the charity need to raise £9990 per day which is equivalent to £3.6 million per year. Napoleons is Leeds’ longest established casino and opened its doors in 1986. Since then the venue has earned a reputation for an unforgettable night out with a fantastic restaurant and gaming experience coupled with exceptional customer service. celebritY football eveNt - suN 26th oct all stars vs oNce upoN a smile Radio Aire and Magic 828’s Cash for Kids are holding a Celebrity Football Match, raising funds for disabled and disadvantaged children across Leeds and West Yorkshire. The All Stars will battle it out against the Once Upon a Smile FC Celebrity Team at John Charles Centre for Sport on Sunday 26th October. They have loads of tickets available to come watch the match, all they ask is for a minimum donation of £3 per person on the gate so please register with us then just come along on the day! If you’re feeling fit and fancy your chances against the celebs you can also register to be part of the 12 | City Dweller Magazine All Stars team! They even want the little ones involved! Offering 22 places for Child Mascots who’ll get the chance to walk out with the players and the celebrities, and they’ll get to keep their strip too. All we ask for is a £50 donation in return. the day to keep both the grown-ups and the kids happy! They are also going to have children’s entertainment including face painting and balloon modelling on Celebrities taking part include; Danny Miller and Luke Roskell from Emmerdale, Nico Mirallegro and Anthony Quinlan from Hollyoaks, the lads from the boyband The Mend, exLeeds players Noel Whelan, Andy Couzens and Kev Sharp and more guys from your favourite soaps! For more details visit: http://www.radioaire.com/ celebfootball or call 0113 2835555 to speak to the Cash for Kids team. www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk ed & BeCKy eVeRyMAN iNSideRS LeT uS iNTROduCe OuRSeLVeS Welcome to our first column, my name is ed and i’m the general manager here at everyman; i am also delighted to introduce becky our cinema manager. We will be bringing you all the inside scoop on upcoming cinema releases and all the fabulous goings on at Everyman Leeds. First though a bit more about us & the Cinema. I have been at Everyman for just over 3 months and It’s been a brilliant experience learning about the cinematic world, running 4 state of the art screens, a private hire screen and fantastic wood fired pizza restaurant! Becky has been with the cinema since it opened and is officially the ‘oracle’ when it comes to the technology, programming and all things cinema related. For those of you that haven’t been to the Everyman (why not!?), we are Cinema but just not as you know it. So why are we different? We have 4 ‘main’ screens all with state of the art technology, 3D capability and even 4K projection. All the screens boast plush armchair and sofa seating with footrests and wine coolers; yes alcohol from our bar can be taken into the screen & you can even take your pizza in with you. see told you we were different! Although going to the cinema is an absolute ‘must do’ you don’t have to watch a film to enjoy the Pizzeria, Bar, and fabulous outside terrace area. Everyone is welcome to just come for a drink or a bite to eat in a relaxed and stylish environment. For those of you with something to celebrate or if you just have a love of films then our Private Screen is a must see. yes that’s right you can hire your very own Everyman Cinema screen. With 32 seats, its own private bar, lounge area and access to the terrace its perfect for Birthdays, boys/girls nights out etc. Available to hire everyday of the week its perfect for anyone looking for a unique & fun celebration/night out. Visit everymancinema.com for our current listings and upcoming events or pop in & say hello and have a look around. Time xt Until Ne ecky Ed & B Early Booker Special Book a Christmas Party Table before October 31st 2014 & receive a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. One bottle per booking. General Information Christmas Party Menus, Four Courses, are £26.95 per person - (Pre-Bookings Only) Christmas Buffet Menus are £14.95 per person £5 Deposit per person on booking Pre-orders & Payment required by 1st December Serving Times Monday to Saturday: 12pm - 9pm Sundays: 12pm - 6pm Throughout December Festive Opening Times Monday to Saturday: 12pm - 9pm Sundays: 12pm - 6pm Throughout December Entertainment is included with bookings for Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Live music on Thursdays. DJ Friday DJ Saturday Festive Opening Dates Throughout December the bar is open until 2am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Christmas Eve - Open 12pm - 6pm Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed New Years Eve - 12 noon - 2am New Years Day - Closed Contact our Christmas Events Team & have Christmas in Style. Telephone 0113 246 1853 or drop in and speak to us in person at: The New Conservartory, The Albions, Albions Place, Leeds, LS1 6JL Albion st, leeds, West yorkshire ls1 5AT | 0871 906 9060 www.everymancinema.com | Fb & Twitter: everymancinema www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 13 Leeds’ Own Showcasing some of the undiscovered talents and personalities that makes Leeds the great city we all love! Ben PALMeR Another of Leeds’ Own is Ben Palmer, barman for one of Leeds favourite bars and hangouts - Distrikt. I got to bend the ear of Ben over a few glasses of wine as he tells us about his interests and musical abilities. We all walk into bars on a regular basis and are met by the same faces who serve us our drinks day in day out. Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind your favourite bar tender? Well for this months ‘Leeds Own’ I caught up with Distrikt barman and true Yorkshire gent Ben Palmer (who has been serving me my large white wine since it’s doors opened) to get a very modest insight into the man behind the bar. Q. Where did you grow up? A. I grew up in Beeston and have lived there all my life, I went to Matthew Murray school which is shut down now and was classed as on of the worst schools in the country. I bunked off school a lot and just hung out with my mates. The only thing got me to attend school was taking drum lessons which I started in year 7. Q. What were your aspirations at school? A. My passion for music grew once I’d started the drums and it was then I knew wanted to work in music, considering I didn’t spend much time in school I did well in my GCSE’s and went on to study music at Leeds College of Music. At college me and my mates set up a Hardcore band called D-Rail in which I played the drums, we got spotted by Jamie Farrell who signed us to his label TDON Records when I was 16, we toured all over the world for 12 years so I pretty much grew up on the road. As you can imagine it was mental, we had the best times, but at that age there were some life lessons to 14 | City Dweller Magazine be learnt and it’s fair to say I learnt the hard way! Being on tour was an amazing experience but it’s not as glamorous as it’s made out to be, obviously there were some perks but it was very hard work. Q. Where were your favourite places to perform on tour? A. I have to say Copenhagen, Germany and Holland were my favourites, we fitted well in their music scenes and the nightlife was pretty off the wall. Q. How did you get into bar work? A. I started being a barman in between tours, it was a job I could be flexible with and is enjoyable, I’ve worked in quite a few bars in Leeds, just as we’d finished our final tour Distrikt bar was due to open and were advertising, I applied and got the job and am one of the few remaining original team. Q. What do you think is appealing about Distrikt as a bar? A. As I have been here from the beginning I have seen Distrikt grow and adapt over the years. Distrikt is unique, there’s not another bar like it in Leeds, it’s ultimately a house bar with amazing club nights, we get top DJ’s who would usually only play clubs and which have people queuing up down the street for free of charge entry. Our drinks are to the highest of standard, we make great cocktails and have decent drinks offers too. Another thing that may not have been expected of a bar like Distrikt is the food, we serve a range of unique tapas dishes and Sunday roast which other bars can’t compare to, we have a good reputation for our food. Another thing I’d like to think people come back to Distrikt for is the staff, we’re all friendly and take time to get to know our customers, I enjoy having a chat and a laugh with people, it’s one of the perks of being a barman. Q. Where do you see Distrikt heading in the future? A. I think Distrikt will continue to keep doing what it’s doing, being unique and keeping its reputation for decent music and club nights. Ideally it’d be good to expand to another venue in the city and beyond Leeds. We take part in Mint Festival so working the festival scene more could be another option. Q. Apart from working at Distrikt do you have any other interests/sidelines? A. I’m also a Drum Technician where I set up drum kits for other players, observe them playing and make adjustments where needs be. I am still very much in touch with playing, I am in a couple of bands where we’re still writing, recording and playing just not on the scale that we used to, my current band The Bitter North play around Leeds in venues such as Santiago Bar and The Cockpit. I will always have that connection to bands but have done the whole on the road thing now, my focus is keeping it as a sideline and taking the time to appreciate other things in life such as my wife and mates. Q. What are your plans for the future? A. In the future I’d like to continue with Distrikt, there’s something special about being one of the original staff members that will always keep me drawn to this place, whether that’s helping with a future expansion I don’t know. I’d also like to have my own bar one day, I’d keep it in Leeds and make sure it was also a music venue. Obviously music will always play a part in my life so to continue with my bands and to keep drumming. Q. What do you think Leeds has to offer as a city? A. For me there is no contest when it comes to cities, Leeds will always be on top in my eyes. The bars, restaurants, shops can compete with other cities but what Leeds has is that true Yorkshire spirit, it’s friendly, welcoming and down to earth, there’s no pretence in Leeds, and although our football team may not be the greatest at the moment we continue to support them which shows our commitment! I’ve travelled all over the world and I’m always pulled back to Leeds, it’s my home town, where my friends and family are, my roots, I’M AS LEEDS AS YOU CAN GET! Q. And finally where do you like to drink/eat in Leeds when you’re not behind the bar at Distrikt? A. My favourite restaurant is Ceilo Blanco in Trinity, it’s run by some of Leeds’ original bar men who really know their stuff when it comes to food and drinks, the cocktails there are great. Bar wise I tend to hang at Mojo’s and Neon, the regular bar tender hang outs. Thanks for sharing your story with us Ben, now where’s that wine?! el x x h c a R www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Review BUNDOBUST Bar aND INDIaN STreeT fOOD Even though this restaurant had only been open four weeks, I had already heard Claire, our delectable columnist and city party girl reviews the incredible Craft a lot about it. People at my Beer Bar & Indian Restaurant - Bundobust. work had been raving about gluten free beer a whirl. He said Ramseys best restaurant). it specialises in Craft beers and it and were going en masse it was just like having a light The two decided to go on a the drinks menu is extensive to on their lunch breaks. Being say the least. Whilst Cristiano beer and perfect for after a joint venture after successful a lover of Indian cuisine, meal. I decided to try one of the beer and curry nights at both decided on which beer to have, Indian inspired cocktails, ‘Julep’. their venues. Having heard a I wanted to start by trying I was excited to try out Made with infused buffalo lot about Prashad I had high one of their wines. All of the authentic Indian street trace, mint and rosewater over expectations for the food and I beers and wines from around food. crushed ice; it was light and was not disappointed. The food the world have been selected In this review I am going to confess to my ignorance when it comes to Vegan food. Like many of my fellow meat eaters, I thought it would not satisfy me. Well Bundobust with their all vegetarian menu including vegan and gluten free options, showed me just how wrong I was. We decided to go on a Tuesday thinking it would be a quieter day (I try to be kind), wrong again! The restaurant was full of people and had a great atmosphere. It’s a very casual affair, you just find the nearest free table and sit down; a refreshing change to the normal formalities. So first things first, drinks; off to the bar to scope out their selection. One of the attractions of this restaurant is to compliment the food. My eyes lit up when I saw they had a verde wine, it has been a favourite of mine since I tried it and it’s rare that you come across it in England. While Cristiano settled on a pale ale, my eyes were drawn to a pump like device on the bar. The owner advised me it was used to infuse flavours into their beer, anything from fruits to herbs and spices could be used; I had to try this. He gave us a taste of the lemon infused larger, I am not a big beer drinker but even I could appreciate this. We then chose our table in the covered outdoor area as it was a nice day. I found out afterwards this is actually a smoking area. This is a bonus for the smokers out there, no standing in the rain! Fear not non smokers, there is a smoke free indoor area but honestly… I didn’t realise, I couldn’t smell smoke at all. Now for food, it’s a relatively small menu with 12 dishes to choose from. Naturally we wanted to try them all but we settled for seven, a mixture of the smaller snack dishes one of which being ‘popcorn and pops’ to the more substantial curries. During our very short wait for the food, I thought I would quiz one of the two owners to find out a bit more about how the concept came together. Mark had been running a specialist craft beer pub called the Sparrow in Bradford and Mayur, Prashad restaurant (you may remember it from Gordon 16 | City Dweller Magazine came out in cardboard pots and each pot was a complete meal in itself; no need for sides (didn’t stop us ordering the okra fries though). We tried ‘Bundo Chaat’, the only way to describe it is like an open samosa with your sauces included, it was heavenly. The crunch of the pastry combined with the chickpeas and potato filling topped off with chutney and yoghurt dressing, the ingredients complimented each other beautifully. One of my favourites was Massala Dosa, it’s a rice crepe with a lentil soup, potato, onion dry fry and coconut chutney. It’s difficult to explain because it’s not like anything I have ever had but believe me when I say it’s to die for, I couldn’t get enough of it. I won’t go into all the dishes but I do have to mention the Bhajis; these vegan, gluten free goodies were delicious. I had to move quickly because once my dining partner had tasted, I barely got a look in. So back to the drinks, after thoroughly enjoying his ale, Cristiano decided to give the refreshing another triumphant combo. We both loved the food, drinks and the ambience and will definitely be going again. 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When we heard our man Fletch was heading for a holiday in the ukraine, we were slightly nervous, and unsure if he’d return to tell the tale. Well unfortunately he did, and here he is, with more ranting and raving: RANT! FReSHeRS’S TAKe TO THe CiTy! BIG BROTHER, IQ & THE JOINT CeLeBRiTy BiG BROTHeR Just when you thought it couldn’t sink any lower, Channel 5 have done it again, redefining the term ‘z-List celebrity’ with a bunch of morons that nobody has heard of. It seems that to class as a celeb these days, you just need to have taken a pee in the urinal next to Joey Essex, and Bob’s your uncle. FACeBOOK iQ TeST The latest social media annoyance doing the rounds is the IQ test – is it just me, or does everyone seem to get a score of 130 and told they are ‘very intelligent’? How come not one person has had an outcome which goes along the lines of ‘Congratulations, you’re insanely thick and only scored 2! you’re not a baked potato are you?.’ I scored 130, in case you’re interested. it’s coming to that time of year again when the new students make an appearance in the city of leeds, and all the second year students move into the city centre to become a city dweller for the first time! JORdAN WiLL Be WRiTiNG iN PuRe MATH NeXT MONTH RAVE! THe JOiNT Having taken the Leeds baked goods industry by storm with Get Baked, then turning the takeaway burger market on its head with Mr Nice, the natural progression was to open a restaurant. Enter The Joint, which will be sparking-up into action on Friday 26 September. Located in the old church where Halo/Quilted Llama used to reside, it’s set to become a Leeds legend. I was lucky enough to score a much sought after Golden Ticket to the opening, so watch this space for a forthcoming review. It’s going to be smoking, I can just tell. LAB (LeedS AReNA BAR) The redevelopment of the top end of town has been on the cards ever since the First Direct Arena was announced, and if LAB is anything to go by, our little-big city is about to get a whole lot better. The bar is split across two floors, and specialises in cocktails and craft beers, as well as a small but perfectly formed menu featuring bourbon chicken thighs, baby back ribs, and other such delights – definitely one to watch. SOuL BOyS SPANdAu BALLeT HiT THe BiG SCReeN If all the 90s nostalgia is beginning to bore you, then why not step back a decade further and relive by the far best of all decades, with Spandau Ballet?! yes, they are recording new material, but they are also releasing an in-depth documentary charting their entire career. Featuring the bands 1980s hey-day, friendships, fallouts and break-up, this film has been a huge hit with critics. See it at your local cinema from 30 September – it’s sure to be pure ‘Gold’ (couldn’t resist, sorry). I’m thrilled to be organising the Leeds Bars & Clubs Fresher’s Fair again, and I think it’s my sixth year of being part of the team. This year we’re hosting the Fresher’s at Lloyd’s No’1 Hedley Verity which is on Woodhouse Lane, and they are gearing themselves up for our big event on Friday 26th September between 1pm and 6pm. With around 40 of Leeds bars, clubs, promoters, hoteliers and casinos it’s an event that the Fresher’s should really enjoy. I can’t believe how much free stuff is given away to get the first year’s attention it’s literally a world of freebies! And, it’s a free event, so even more fun knowing that. Clubs Fresher’s Fair, but for the experience of living in such a great, fashion forward, music-driven, cultural destination such as Leeds. And don’t get me started on the outstanding selection of restaurants and bars; the new students are going to love the diverse selection of eateries and watering holes in and out of town. I can’t begin to imagine how excited, nervous and apprehensive the Fresher’s must feel when arriving in a new city that they’ll begin to call home, but I do know one thing that at least in Leeds they’re going to be assured of a truly amazing 4 years of student life! Fact. Ciao for now Rachel. This year we are chuffed to bits to have Student Dweller Magazine supporting the Leeds Bars & Clubs Fresher’s Fair as our media partner for the event. I personally think that any new student coming to Leeds for the first time is in for a treat, not just those visiting the Leeds Bars & @ladyrach on Twitter - www.rachelmcalleymarketing.com 18 | City Dweller Magazine www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk Tuesdays Are back! 2 FOR1 BURGERS january MONDAY OFFER ANY 2 BURGERS FOR THE PRICE OF 1* ALL DAY MONDAY All food items on the menu are half price, every Tuesday* facebook.com/oraclebar Tel: 0113 246 9912 • Email: [email protected] FOR BOOKINGS CALL 0113 243 5761 WWW.AZUCARBAR.CO.UK • 5A BREWERY PLACE, LEEDS, LS10 1NE *Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion twitter.com/OracleLeeds Oracle Bar • 3 Brewery Place • Leeds • LS10 1NE *Receive one of lesser value Free of Charge. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer Tapas It’s Back... The £6 Meal deal ANY GOURMET BURGER, FRIES & A SOFT OR HOT DRINK* for £6 Every Sunday All Day* AVAILABLE MON - THURS 12pm-3pm *Offer excludes Ultimate burger. 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Bars/Pubs 1 High light 2 lazy lounge 3 BLAYDES BAR 4 malmaison 5 Yates 6 Stick & Twist 7 Varsity 8 New Penny 9 Bad Apples 10 Picture house 11 sandinista 12 the george 13 hourglass 14 o’neills 15 sela bar 16 TOAST 17 NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS 18 BARACOA 14 42 THE CALLS 15 THE QUEENS 16 TRAVELODGE 17 HOLIDAY INN 18 DISCOVERY INN Hotels 1 THE CHAMBERS 19 QUEBECS 20 PARK PLAZA 2 bewleys 21 IBIS BUDGET 3 MARRIOT 4 MERRION HOTEL 22 DOUBLE TREE 5 JURYS INN HILTON 6 NOVOTEL (woodhouse lane) 23 THE CHAMBERS 84 pack horse 7 TRAVELODGE PARK PLACE (Briggate) 8 IBIS 24 The New 85 old steps 9 HILTON Ellington 86 THE CENTRAL 10 CROWNE PLAZA Hotel, Gin 87 VICTORIA HOTEL 11 COSMOPOLITAN Garden & 88 Cuvee Leeds 12 RADISSON BLU 89 Crowd of 13 MALMAISON Restaurant 19 TIGER TIGER 20 TYKE BAR 21 LIVING ROOM 22 Roxy Lanes 23 ALL BAR ONE 24 new conservatory 25 THE ROAST 26 BECKETTS BANK 27 SLUG & LETTUCE 28 Brew Dog 29 THE RELIANCE 30 ORACLE 31 THE OLD STEPS 32 BABY JUPITER 33 STONE ROSES 34 white locks 35 FAB CAFE 36 REVIVAL 37 ALL BAR ONE 38 DISH 39 MOOK 40 SMOKESTACK 41 1871 bar 42 DRY DOCK 43 WARDROBE 44 EMPIRE 45 CALLS LANDING 46 ELECTRIC PRESS 47 FIBRE 48 QUEENS COURT 49 THE LOUNGE 50 NORMANS 51 ARTS CAFE 52 REVOLUTION 53 HARRYS BAR 54 ELBOW ROOMS 55 BRB 56 JAKES BAR 57 OPORTO 58 DISTRIKT 59 MILO 60 CHILLI WHITE 61 PIN BAR 62 ADELPHI 63 AIRE BAR 64 REFORM 65 MALUKO 66 CROSSKEYS 67 MOJO 68 FAVERSHAM 69 BAR RISA 70 BROWNS 71 BRIDGE 72 HARVEY NICHOLS 73 HIRSTS YARD 74 YUM YUM DELI 75 GOLF CAFE BAR 76 the palace 77 SHED BAR 78 BROOKLYN BAR 79 PARKROW 80 BAA BAR 81 duck & drake 82 northern monkey 83 pack horse favours 90 OUTlaws yacht club 91 The white swan 14 PICCOLINO 15 AKBARS 16 SHABAB 17 DA MARIOS 18 SCARBOROUGH TAPS 19 CIAO BELLA 20 BELL PASTA 21 LITTLE TOKYO 22 AZUCAR 23 SAENGARUN 24 PIZZA EXPRESS 25 AM KITCHEN 26 CALLS GRILL 27 BRASSERIE 44 28 POOL COURT 29 PARKERS 30 GAUCHOS 31 VIVAS 32 Roast & Conch 33 MALMAISON 34 SUKHOTHAI 35 BRASSERIE BLANC 36 PICKLED PEPPER 37 SOUS LE NEZ 38 NO.3 YORK PLACE 39 LA GRILLADE 40 THE FOUNDRY 41 PIZZA EXPRESS 42 BLACKHOUSE 43 BIBIS CRITERION 44 LA TASCA 45 STRADA 46 TAMPOPO 47 FRANCOS 48 Bundobust 49 FOOD EMPORIUM 50 Twisted Kitchen 51 CAFE ROUGE 52 NANDOS 53 wagamama 54 thai edge 55 chino latino 56 gourmet burger 57 tempura 58 chaophraya 59 mia modo 60 nawaab 61 restaurant bar & grill 62 loch fyne 63 no.1 oriental buffet 64 wasabi teppanyaki 65 aagrah 66 maliks 67 primo 68 new conservatory 69 mumtaz 70 carluccios 71 Roxy Lane 72 san carlo 73 first floor grill 74 urban turka 75 reds true bbq 76 primos hotdogs 77 red hot world buffet 78 miller & carter 79 barburrito 80 Global Tribe Restaurants 1 PIZZA EXPRESS 2 FUJI HERO 3 TEPPANYAKI 4 THAI SIAM 5 HANSA GUJARATI (V) 6 TRIPTI 7 TONDOORI MAHAL 8 CAFE GIARDINO 9 THE LOUNGE 10 SHALIMAR 11 WONG’S 12 harvey nichols fourth floor 13 queens court CAFE (V) 81 SHEARS YARD Hospitals 1 NUFFIELD HEALTH 2 LEEDS GENERAL INFIRMARY Record Stores 1 CRASH RECORDS 2 JUMBO RECORDS 3 RELICS RECORDS Club Guide 1 O2 Academy The biggest venue in Leeds, with constant live acts on all nights of the week. With the famous club night, Propoganda, every Saturday playing rock, indie and punk you’re spoiled for choice. 4 The Cockpit One of the best live music venues in Leeds, attracting some of the biggest names in music. Club nights follow the live nights. Playing a great mix of indie, rock, electro, guitars, metal and skate-punk. 2 Wire Hosting some of Leed’s longest running clubnights, including Fuzzy Logic, Mono_cult and many more. Specialising in indie, electro, dubstep, house and techno you’re guaranteed a great night out. 5 Mission Housed in six railway arches, Mission has 3 rooms playing a variety of music as well as a huge outdoor terrace. Hosting one of the biggest student nights in the North, you can’t go much bigger than this! 3 Warehouse Located to the west of Leeds city centre, this enormous club was one of Britain’s most important rave venues in the 80s and 90s but following a 2011 refurb is still thriving. Queues stretching down the street are common. 6 Mint Club Widely regarded as the best small club in the UK, Mint is a popular destination for house/technoelectro DJs and music fans. 20 | City Dweller Magazine 7 The Space Playing the latest funky house and urban beats, this popular basement club offers a range of student nights throughout the week with a wide range of drinks. 10 Mezz One of Leed’s longest standing and popular destinations, hosting massive weekly events and playing RnB, hip-hop and student anthems. 8 Hi-Fi Three times winner of ‘Best Nightclub’ in Leeds, this club is the place to go for a different night out. Playing soul, funk, hip-hop, reggae and disco, it’s a great night out without the same old songs! 11 Revival The funkiest, floor fillers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s all in one place. With a great location and great drink deals, theres no other place to go for a retro night! 9 CHILLI WHITE Situated behind the Corn Exchange, Chilli White has 3 rooms of decadence. They host the incredibly popular Little Miss student night on Tuesdays and Penthouse on a Saturday night. Whether you want to dance away to sexy RnB or sample some house music. 12 PRYZM Serving up everything from EDM, House to R&B, from Pop to Acoustic, the ground-breaking club fuses local talent, established artists and household names - promising a wide array of entertainment across it’s varied rooms. Waitress service is also available throughout the whole club as part of the enticing booth & table packages on offer. 13 Stylus Leeds University Union boasts a huge club complex, three rooms all playing a variety of music. 14 Halo How would you make a club truly unique? Well, put it in a grade II listed church! That’s what Halo is, making for a truly one-of-a kind night with a great drinks menu and DJs playing a whole host of hits! 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DROP BY AND SAY HELLO! www.sohosleeds.co.uk [email protected] www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk www.fb.com/SohosLeeds www.twitter.com/SohosLeeds City Dweller Magazine | 25 deBRA WARe LeedS uNiTed iNSideR All the insider information from elland Road and Leeds united, courtesy of LuFC Liaison director, debra Ware i can’t believe autumn is nearly upon us and the football season is in full swing. For those of you who keep an eye on leeds united, we are excited about the10 new signings made so far and there promises to be more to come. They are (in the order they arrived, and left to right from top to bottom in the images). Stuart Taylor Marco Silvestri Tommaso Bianchi Souleymane Doukara Gaetano Berardi zan Benedicic Nicky Ajose Giuseppe Bellusci Billy Sharp Liam Cooper City Fitness hi i’m Adam el koussy i’m 23 years old and i am a personal Trainer from leeds. i have always been heavily into sports from a young age. I played football at a high level, both Leeds United and Barnsley academies. Unfortunately a reoccurring injury stopped me from pursuing my football career. I then went to college and did a sports science course and got my level 3 qualifications to become a Personal Trainer. I have been a Personal Trainer for 2 years now and wouldn’t change it for the world. It gives me great satisfaction seeing all my clients progress and turn their dreams into physical reality! To contact me regarding personal training email me on adam-elkoussy@live. com or 07852302132 my five keep fit tips. 1 - eat smaller more frequent meals: To be a lean mean superhuman machine, you shouldn’t be Consuming more food than your body needs it will just store all them extra calories as bodyfat. Might taste good at the time but you sure as hell won’t look or feel good. 26 | City Dweller Magazine Also good news is that striker Matt Smith has signed a new three year deal. Looking ahead, we have our ‘Post Game Party’ coming up, straight after the Huddersfield Town game on 20th September 2014. It takes place in the Pavilion and is free to all home fans with a valid match ticket for the Huddersfield game. There will be drinks promotions, a DJ and other entertainment with no need to pre-book. Completely changing the subject, I am a Coeliac, (gluten free) and am so excited about the new restaurant that has opened up at 2, Oxford Place, right by Leeds Town Hall. It’s 100% GF with no risk of cross contamination from other foods as Victoria Hall, the proprietor, only provides GF food and can be seen each morning making home-made bread for the 50 seater restaurant. There are only 5 in the country and this is a first for Leeds. (Leeds does it again)! http://2oxfordplace.com This will be welcomed by at least 2 of our players, one who has a wheat allergy and the other one who is GF, it’s very difficult, especially for an athlete whose everyday diet contains carbs such as pasta and bread. Even non GF punters will enjoy this food, remember wheat bloats anyway. However, there is no Gluten in wine, champagne, gin and tonic or Margarita’s! W: leedsunited.com /LeedsUnited @LUFC eACH MONTH We ASK A FiTNeSS PROFeSSiONAL FOR FiVe FiTNeSS TiPS 2 - keep hydrated: A lot of people out there aren’t drinking enough water, aim to drink around 2-3 litres a day to keep the body and all your muscles functioning properly. 3 - resistance Training: Guys and Girls if you want a complete physique hit the weights with power strength and ferocity. step in the gym and push it to your physical limits, you’ll see your body change right before your eyes once you step out of that comfort zone. Don’t be afraid of hard work! 4 - cardiovascular Training: As well as Resistance Training CV is equally as important. Aim to do around 30-45min of either HIIT or LISS mix it up keep your body guessing. 5 - get Outside: Exposure to a little sunlight with sunblock can boost your vitamin D levels. So make the most of your warm holidays abroad! Follow me on Facebook: adamelkoussy Twitter: adam_elkoussy Instagram: adam_elkoussy Thanks for Reading Adam www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk CONGRATuLATiONS LeedS RHiNOS 2014 TeTLey’S CHALLeNGe CuP WiNNeRS LeedS CiTy dWeLLeR MAGAZiNe SALuTeS yOu www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 27 yasmin Macis TRAVeL iNSideR City dweller & seasoned travel expert, yasmin Macis, presents her monthly column. great movies like midnight in paris and Amelie showcase the world’s most romantic city, adored by honeymooning couples, but it was only on joining a recent hen do that i realised paris has many other intriguing sides, meaning it can double as the ideal destination for more discerning stag and hen parties. But there’s far more to Paris than the tourist haunts of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Le Louvre, and the adventurous among you will find plenty of bohemian backstreets to explore. The Popincourt area, for example, is packed with an eclectic range of lively bars, whilst the streets of the bizarrely named Gobelins are home to a large Chinese and Vietnamese population, making it the ideal place to refuel after a hard night’s partying. The Pigalle is a notorious district, which still wears its raunchy reputation with pride and is where the legendary Moulin Rouge cabaret sits cheekily alongside other topless shows and sex shops. It also boasts a vast array of stylish bistros and bars, where the arty and hip of Paris tend to congregate. Firstly, there’s the ease in which you can hop across the channel on a flight from Leeds-Bradford. Many airlines offer group bookings, which allow you to name a lead passenger then add others as they confirm. In just 90 minutes you’ll land at Charles de Gaulle Airport and soon after you and your friends can be sipping champagne on the Champs Elysee, known to the French as la plus belle avenue du monde (the most beautiful avenue in the world). I can recommend plenty of good hotels and work to any budget. And if Paris doesn’t float your boat, I can suggest plenty of fun destinations within easy reach from Leeds Bradford Airport, like Dublin, Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Budapest, Riga, Barcelona & Prague... call me today before all the best offers get snapped up! Bon Voya ge! Yasmin x Ask Dr Jones dear dr Jones, Recently I had an accident on an aeroplane with a cup of tea and I scolded both my lower legs. Whilst I had the bandages on I came out in a rash. I have had the bandages removed and the rash is still present and starting on my arms some of the spots are quite pustular. Can you explain this and advise on a treatment? to check for bowel cancer at my age. I am not showing any symptoms but a member of my family had bowel cancer and now she has mentioned it I am starting to think I should be checked out. Do you recommend this? dear dweller, A colonoscopy can help in the investigation of bowel cancer but you would need to see your GP first to see if this dear dweller, is necessary. In the Without seeing the UK, around 95% rash for a better of cases occur in idea it sounds as people over the if you have had age of 50. 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If you are worried I have just reached I would talk this 50 years old I am through with your in good health, a GP. friend of mine says it is advisable to dr J have a colonoscopy hi dr Jones, I am really unhapppy with my nose it has always been out of proportion to my face. I am a very private person and find it embarrassing to discuss so I would need reassuring I could speak in confidence as I don’t want to discuss it with my GP. How do I get a private consultation to discuss this? dear dweller, You can come and see the plastic surgeons here in full confidence that this will remain confidential. They will be able to advise you about what procedures would be available and talk your through them. 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At Headingley Campus you’ll find Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Urdu. Language courses for teachers are also available, for those who would like to teach French and Spanish in primary schools. The courses, which start from beginner’s level, are delivered at Headingley Campus and include content which is relevant for the syllabus for primary schools in yorkshire. The courses will also give students an opportunity to boost their employability and give them more confidence in the classroom. Open days Open days offering you the opportunity to find out more about Leeds Metropolitan University’s part-time language courses will be held in Macaulay Hall, at Headingley Campus from 12pm-2pm and then 6pm-8pm on Wednesday 17 September and from 11am-4pm on Thursday 25 September. For further information, visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/parttimelanguages or call 0113 812 7440. DON’T KNOW YOUR TWEETS FROM YOUR POKES? LET US HELP YOU WIN NEW CUSTOMERS TALK TO US! T: 0113 234 0683 E: [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA mAde eAsy VISIBLE resulTs BECOME mOre prOFiTAble @ASM_socialmedia www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk Absolute Social Media leeds met part-time language students hugh Wellesley-smith rachael Woodcock and sarah Wright. City Dweller Magazine | 29 FLAMINGO LAND MALTON DAYS OUT FEATURES City Dweller Magazine have teamed up with the guys at Welcome to Yorkshire to look at some Yorkshire days out. Here’s one of their suggestions with all the makings for a great day out. We’re gonna put this out there so we’re clear – We love rollercoasters. Anything that dips, drops, twists, turns – We’re there. Then for the big kids of all ages, you’ve got an array of white knuckle rides including the world-record breaking Mumbo Jumbo drop coaster which inverts as you plummet, the dizzying 151 foot high sky flyer that is Pterodactyl that soars through the clouds and the pulsatingly fast Kumali which suspends riders from the track and hits speeds of up to 56mph. Another must-ride is Hero, a new addition last year and gives brave souls riding the coaster a feeling of free flight as you take it on effectively horizontally! Among the many zones, one of our favourites was DinoStone Park, home to several rides and some animatronic dinos too – selfie with a raptor anyone? After whitening your knuckles, grab the camera and head for the animals. The tigers are a must-see in their massive bespoke habitat and watching the three new tiger cubs play with their mum was a real highlight. Seeing such little cubs in a zoo is a rare and humbling sight. Make time to see the lions, giraffes and the rhinos – and if you fancy something more exciting hop aboard the Lost River Ride for a riverboat safari which gives you some roar-some views of the animals. If you want to ride everything, it’s worth grabbing a Q Buster when you get there too to sail straight to the front of the queue. FACT BOX We also love animals – the bigger, scarier and stranger, the better. So it’s fair to say that Yorkshire’s own Flamingo Land ticks all our boxes. For kids, it’s spot on – more animals and junior rides to see than there are hours in the day! The Dino Roller and Spotted Cow rides were firm favourites for our 2-year-old. 30 | City Dweller Magazine Opening Times: 9:30am to 6pm (Till November 2nd) Please check website for up to date times. Prices: Online from £29.00 - Children 3 and under are free. Car Parking: Free Attraction Website: www.flamingoland.co.uk Telephone: 0871 911 8000 Sat Nav: YO17 6UX Address: Kirby Misperton, Malton For more information and deals on great days out visit: www.yorkshire.com www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk KAM KeLLy & KATie RAdiO AiRe BReAKFAST so we’re kam kelly and news katie – the new faces, or rather voices, at breakfast time on radio Aire. chewing gum called Chew-nion J, or even their own branded toilets for festivals, you know where this is going right? Portaloo-nion J… Kam has an unhealthy obsession with Jeremy Kyle, to the point where he can name Jezza’s top 5 putdowns EVER. News Katie likes internet shopping and Kylie Minogue. Kam has 2 dogs, Katie has 2 kids. Kam types like a child with one finger, Katie reads the news.That’s us in a nut shell. And speaking of celebs, let us introduce you to our very own celeb-stalker the Radio Aire Bear! He joined us on the show as a little incentive for good behaviour. What we do both have in common though is a shared love of The Inbetweeners. Have you seen the film yet? It’s awesome! And it’s done amazingly well at the cinema, breaking box office records for the biggest opening of the year so far, taking £12m and counting. Not bad for four guys in their 30s (or near 30s) pretending to be teenagers. We had them on the show and they told us they weren’t sure if they were going to do a second movie because of the huge success of the first film, and they knew it was going to be a tough act to follow. Maybe they were persuaded by the fact it was set in Australia? Hmmm… They told us that this is going to be the last Inbetweeners movie though, yeah right, until a script comes along with the Inbetweeners visiting the Caribbean perhaps? 07863 240 501 • [email protected] • RELIABLE • FLEXIBLE HOURS • • ONE OFF OR REGULAR HOUSE CLEANING • OFFICE • • APARTMENTS • CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED • THE ORIGINAL AND THE BEST GUIDE TO LEEDS Advertising in City Dweller Magazine, is the ideal opportunity to promote your business to the people that matter. CORN EXCHA NGE REVIEW • CHINO LATINO REsTAuRANT REVIEW • WIN pARTy IN THE pARk TICkETs ee We took the opportunity to throw some marketing ideas at the band – we reckon they could make some extra pocket money if they had their own race horse called Union Neigh, or a range of More from us and the bear next time. xx & HER TEAM All Work Carried Out to High Standards Fr Union J also joined us on the show. Lots of testosterone pumping round the studio that day, with even more female hormones going crazy outside the studio waiting for them to exit the building. It’s a good job our boss here at Radio Aire looks a little bit like Ross Kemp and could keep them all a safe distance away from the guys! Although I have to say, the lads were great, making sure everyone got a photo with them. Proper stars! If you behave well, you get to look after the Radio Aire Bear for the weekend, take him on holiday, show him a good time, whatever. So far he’s been to the Tour de France, on a scout trip, to Leeds Pride, on a canal boat, to Centre Parcs in Cumbria and gate-crashed a honeymoon in Cuba. But what he loves best of all is hanging out with the stars, like Nicole Scherzinger and The Vamps. 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For more information contact us on 0113 234 0683 text on 0775 386 3701 or email us at [email protected] Visit the new website at www.city-dweller.co.uk ONLINE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 31 LEEDS GUIDE & LISTINGS • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • ROMAN EMPIRE: POWER & PEOPLE 20th sEPtMbER 2014 tO 4th JANuARy 2015 Gold medallion of Constantius I, Roman Imperial, AD 297 Marble sculpture of a barbarian captive, Roman, about AD160-170 The ‘Pharaoh: King of Egypt’ exhibition set a precedent in 2012 as Leeds City Museum’s most successful show to date and this Autumn sees Leeds City Museum maintain the momentum by announcing that the Romans are coming from 20 September to 4 January 2015. Roman Empire: Power & People is a once in a lifetime chance to see this exceptional touring exhibition, which includes some of the greatest treasures from the British Museum’s collections of Roman, Romano-British and Romano-Egyptian artefacts. Leeds City Museum’s exhibition provides a rare opportunity for visitors to see the British Museum’s objects in Leeds for the first time combined with items from Yorkshire’s own prized collections which will give the exhibition a unique local context. The team at Leeds City Museum has carefully selected rarely seen Roman items from their collections and secured items from locally renowned museums, to show alongside these extraordinary pieces provided by The British Museum. The exhibition provides an astonishing showcase of the Romans in Yorkshire, Britain and across the Empire as far afield to the Eastern Mediterranean. Complementing the exhibition is an extensive schedule of activities and events to appeal to its broad range of visitors. Tots and teens, school groups, students and families, academics and specialists, will gain a well-rounded view of the Romans and their influence. A series of lectures accompanies the exhibition, on subjects such as Roman finds in Yorkshire, crime and punishment in Roman Britain, hoards of Roman coins, Roman York and new archaeological evidence courtesy of the development of University of York’s new campus. Peppered liberally throughout the exhibition are audio visuals, interactives and family trails which help bring alive the ideas behind the exhibition and enhance the themes of the power and influence of Rome and the people of the Empire. Roman Empire: Power & People opens to the public on 20 September until 4 January 2015. Leeds City Museum is on Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 8BH, and is open every day, except Mondays, (open Bank Holidays) from 10am to 5pm and until 7pm on Thursdays. Weekends 11am to 5pm. The exhibition explores the wealth, power and organisation of the Empire, but also how the Romans viewed their provinces and other peoples. Religious, military and personal objects give an insight into the lives of people across the Empire, from northern Britain to Egypt and the Middle East. These fascinating objects show how the influences of the many people and places that the Romans came into contact with were absorbed and adapted into the Empire. FACt bOX LEEDS CITY MUSEUM (0113 224 3732) Millennium Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8BH Free Entry to the Exhibition. OPENS: 20th September 2014 CLOSES: 4th January 2014 WEB: www.leeds.gov.uk/RomanEmpire FACEBOOK: www.fb.com /LeedsMuseumsAndGalleries TWITTER: @LeedsMuseums GRAysON PERRy, ‘thE VANIty OF sMALL DIFFERENCEs’ - tEMPLE NEWsAM hOusE Unique tapestries woven throughout historic Leeds house till 7th December 2014 Temple Newsam House in Leeds, one of the great historic houses of England and known for its outstanding collections, is due to be host to an extraordinary exhibition of tapestries by Turner Prize winning artist Grayson Perry. Entitled ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’, this series of six tapestries will be on display from 23 August to 7 December 2014 providing the final location on the exhibition’s UK tour, supported by the Art Fund and Sfumato Foundation. Renowned for its collections of fine and decorative arts as well as textiles, Temple Newsam House provides the perfect backdrop for this exhibition and the only venue on its UK tour to host the exhibition within an historic setting. Temple Newsam House is the final location in the UK which included some of the country’s key art locations. The House is a physical representation of 500 years of taste and fashion revealed in the changes to the building, its interiors and the collections within it. Owners of this once home, over time have reflected their individuality and their class by surrounding themselves by what they were given, collected or bought. 32 | City Dweller Magazine Entrance to the exhibition is free with normal admission to the House. A special service on the Number 10 bus will be running from Leeds City Centre direct to Temple Newsam House during the exhibition. More images and details of this exhibit can be found in the culture section of leedscitymagazine.co.uk. www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk LEEDS GUIDE & LISTINGS • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • RECON FESTIVAL: Innovative Music Festival in Leeds and Bradford. 18th - 29th September We are delighted to reveal Recon Festival for 2014. Building on the success of the inaugural event in 2013 and that incredible 36 drummer installation outside Leeds Town Hall. Recon put simply is a selection of events taking part in Leeds and Bradford from 18th to 29th September, covering a mixture of genres and art to film. This year highlights include: • Stephen O’Malley - Leeds Brudenell Social Club - 28th September • Blixa Bargeld (Nick Cave / The Birthday Party) - Howard Assembly Rooms - 26th September • James Yorkston and David Thomas Broughton - At Howard Assembly Rooms - 27th September • Frozen Music - Technology using real-time scanning of performers brains to melt and morph the architecture of Leeds Art Gallery. Not to be missed. • Slum Village - Belgrave Music Hall - 29th September • 20,000 Days on earth - The Nick Cave film (showing at Hyde Park Picture House) • Juxtavoices and Scratch Orchestra at Delius Arts and Cultural Centre, Bradford on 20th September See our events calendar for more details and full listings. www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk/events/ Slum Village TWIN ATLANTIC: Met Uni 30th October Twin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. They formed in February 2007. All members previously played in other small local bands. During 2007 they built up a strong reputation both locally and nationally. The band had an amazing weekend at Reading & Leeds alongside the summer which seen them perform at Glastonbury, Radio 1 Big Weekend, T In The Park and not to mention the past few months that has seen both new singles rule the airwaves on the Radio 1 A-list and the band enjoy making new friends at Radio 2 and at radio stations all over the UK (and abroad). Twin Atlantic With their biggest headline tour to date approaching in October they are coming to Leeds Met Uni on the 30th of October. LEEDS GRAND THEATRE: September to December www.leedsgrandtheatre.com | 0844 848 2700 OPERA NORTH September to November: La Traviata | The Coronation of Poppea | The Bartered Bride - For more information please visit www.operanorth.co.uk. SIXTIES GOLD Sunday 2nd November: Back by popular demand! For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up. Featuring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes and Brian Poole with Chip Hawkes. ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th November: Award-winning comedy One Man Two Guvnors is a true celebration of British comedy; satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. This National Theatre production stars Hale & Pace’s Norman Pace and EastEnders’ Emma Barton. DIRTY DANCING November 11th to December 6th: The classic story of Baby and Johnny who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping I’ve Had The Time of My Life. MORE WHAT’S ON CAN BE FOUND ON OUR EVENTS CALENDAR www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk/events www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk City Dweller Magazine | 33 LEEDS GUIDE & LISTINGS • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • What’s On • KAISER CHIEFS ANNOUNCE UK ARENA TOUR SATURdAy FEbRUARy 14TH 2015 - lEEdS FIRST dIRECT ARENA Kaiser Chiefs have confirmed a new single “My Life”, which will impact on Sept 22nd. “My Life” is the third single lifted from the band’s No.1 album “Education, Education, Education & War”, released earlier this year via Fiction Records / Caroline International. The single version of “My Life” is mixed by Billy Bush, known for his work with Foster The People & Muse amongst others. Following a run of big summer festivals, the band have today confirmed a UK headline tour for January & February 2015, with nine new shows added to the previously announced London 02 Arena and Leeds First Direct Arena dates. The Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 2000 as Parva, releasing one studio album, 22, in 2003, before renaming and establishing themselves in their current name that same year. Since their formation the band consists of lead vocalist Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew “Whitey” White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick “Peanut” Baines and since 2013 drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson who left the band in late 2012. Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released five original studio albums: Employment (2005), Yours Truly, Angry Mob (2007), Off with Their Heads (2008), The Future Is Medieval (2011) and Education, Education, Education & War (2014), one EP Lap of Honour (2005), one compilation album Souvenir: The Singles 2004–2012 (2012) and numerous singles, including the number one hit song “Ruby”. Their album Employment enjoyed critical and commercial success with over three million copies sold. It has won the band three Brit Awards, including the award for Best British Group, a NME award for Best Album, and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Their UK hit singles include 2004 and 2005 number 9 hit “I Predict A Riot”, 2007 UK number 1 hit “Ruby”, which has sold over 461,000 copies, from their platinum album “Yours Truly, Angry Mob” plus a further two Top 20 singles in 2007 with “The Angry Mob” and “Everything Is Average Nowadays”. In 2008, they had a UK number 5 hit with the Post-Punk Revival track “Never Miss a Beat”. In total the band has sold over 1.1 million singles combined up to their 5th album. Their latest top 40 single, “Coming Home” hit number 31 in 2014. Their album Education, Education, Education & War hit number 1 in the albums chart also in 2014. FACT bOX KAISER CHIEFS LEEDS FIRST DIRECT ARENA www.kaiserchiefs.com www.fb.com/kaiserchiefs Twitter: @KaiserChiefs YouTube: kaiserchiefsuk DATE: Saturday Feb 14th 2014 BOOKINGS: 0844 248 1585 WEB: www.firstdirectarena.com KAISER CHIEFS dISCOgRApHy: Employment 2005 34 | City Dweller Magazine Yours Truly, Angry Mob 2007 Off with Their Heads 2008 The Future is Medieval 2011 Education, Education, Education & War - 2014 www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk Workouts, Boybands & Saturday Night Takeaway now i’m not one for exercise (unless it involves lifting a g&T to my mouth) but the Asics neon run, the newest craze to hit yorkshire has made the whole idea a bit more appealing. you get a bunch of mates together, dress up in your best neons, run, walk or even skip 5k and then party! These events are huge around the world and Leeds is hosting one of the first in the UK on Saturday 18th October at Temple Newsam and from the pictures and videos I’ve seen, it looks BRILLIANT! you can find all the details at capitalfm.com events. Bring it on. Our studios were besieged this month when we had a visit from one of the biggest boy bands around…Union J. Once we got them into the building and past the fans, we chatted about albums, tours, hair wax and then set them a little Breakfast Show challenge... ‘Tongue Twisting’. you can check out the video on our website, it’s pretty funny especially JoJo’s specially penned jingle: “Three are straight and one is gay, let’s twist tongues with Union J” Things I’ve loved in the last month... Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway at the Leeds Arena is the best thing I’ve seen there so far, I really want to marry them both. Away day at Oulton Hall... This place is awesome; golf, spa and afternoon tea. Who wouldn’t want to eat cake, smelling all nice, feeling relaxed, and looking at the beautiful surroundings. AND the restaurant Bundobust near the train station… yum, go and try it! Don’t forget to catch me on Capital Breakfast everyday when you wake up. ROB CHAdWiCK’S CLuB & GiG Guide Our man Rob Chadwick is back with his pick of the best club nights and gigs in Leeds for the month of September. With the students returning, the hustle and bustle of our tightly knit scene becomes vastly more evident. That said, out come the woodwork some really heavy shows right the way up until christmas. if you’re a fresh faced student looking for the fairs or for the best places to party then i’d check here for the latest in fresh soirees so get those dancing shoes shined up www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk Come say hey on twitter: @AdamOnCapital If you’re one of the more experienced students or local Leeds punter then I have picked out some captivating shows that all offer mouth watering prospects. First up we see local bar distrikt draft in French stalwart and ex Virgin records A & r dJ Falcon spinning in the basement on September 13th. The bar now coming its 5th year will also see local artists luke pompey and Alcatraz harry support. On the same evening Back to Basics returns for its 1st of two outings at Wire club. The club yet to announce their special guests will surely have all guns blazing as residents ralph lawson, Tristan da cuhna plus their talented new comers all play host to the shindig. If you’re looking to throwback the years The smyths will hit The brudenell social club on 19th September. luke 36 | City Dweller Magazine They are acclaimed to be the nearest band to ever step up and lace the boots of morrisseys beloved band of the 80’s, so this will be one not to be missed. If you’re on the look out for an electronic tip then I’d choose sbTrkT at o2 Academy on September 26th. A new album is on the horizon so be sure to get the first glimpse of the full show at one of Leeds best loved venues. To finish off the month of September duke dumont bring his blaise boys club brand to canal mills on September 27th. Support from b-Traits will surely make this a sell out show so be quick to get on board with the number 1 selling duke! b -T r A i T s pOmpey www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk NIGHTS OUT Tag yourself! leeds-citydweller For Nightlife in Leeds: www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk 16-18 Woodhouse Lane 01132 439 510 Photography: Joe Brook www.itsjustjoeb.com 38 PRYZM | City Dweller Magazine www.leedscitymagazine.co.uk Merry Christmas. 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