Adel News

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Adel Family Fun Day – A Success

We are pleased to announce that the Adel Family Fun Day event was a great success.  Despite the rain it was a pleasure to see so many children’s smiling faces.

This was our first big event and we wish to thank West North West homes Leeds for the funding which gave us an opportunity to get to know each other better from all different cultural backgrounds to bring back that community spirit.

Adel Crag Community Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support:

David Wilson Homes, Leeds Rhinos, MEARS Group, First Bus, Hazels Café, Co-operative Food, Adel, Adel Players and Greg Mulholland MP.

We wish to also thank ASDA Holt Park, Adel for their contribution and Adel Wood Stores for organising provisions at a reduced rate.

The Local Neighbourhood Policing Team, and the Leeds Underdogs for their support.

All Committee members, and local residents without whose help this event would not have been possible.

Our thanks also go to those who supported us by attending the event.

Thank you for an enjoyable day and hope we can do it again in the future.

Here are some pictures….. take a look  http://on.fb.me/19CiN8p

 

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Adel Village Community Garden Proposed site – June 2013

 NEWS FLASH!!

At last months Adel Association meeting Wyn Davies, WNWhL, Martin Wright from Park & Countryside. LCC and Francis Garbutt attended to listen to views on the issue of a proposal which has been made by some Adel residents that an area of land on Sir George Martin Drive opposite Wayland Croft be developed into an Adel Village Community Garden (see attached map).

As some of you may be aware Adel Crag Community Association have been looking for a play area for over 30 years but unfortunately have always been turned down by the Council based on both safety and a suitable location.

After a long debate at the Adel Association meeting it was confirmed by Martin Wright from Park & Countryside, LCC that the Sir George Martin Drive site would be suitable for a Community Garden.

Last year Adel Crag Community Association submitted a funding bid to WNWhL Area Panel for a Community Garden to be situated by Sir George Martin Drive so we are pleased to hear that the site would be more suitable for a Community Garden.

The idea of the Community Garden project is to make it educational so it benefits the diverse strands of our community, and  would also give a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry.  In addition, the aspect from Wayland Supported Housing Scheme would look more attractive, and enable some residents to get involved in maintaining the Community garden as some of their properties have no gardens of their own.

Adel Crag Community Association fully supports WNWhL’s idea of a Community garden, and will be supporting options 1 & 2 on the questionnaire as a fantastic opportunity for both the Association and residents to be involved.

Please note the questionnaire should be returned no later than Friday, 7th June 2013.

Letter, map and questionnaire from Wyn Davies, Area Performance Manager please Click here….

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Charlie is New Adel Crag Youth Representative

Charlie Dawson (16) recently volunteered to become the new Adel Crag Youth Representative.  Charlie previously attended Adel St John the Baptist Primary, and is currently at the Leeds Grammar School.

Charlie Dawson commented:  “I believe that this role would give me a great chance to voice the opinion of young people and give something back to the community.”

Francis Garbutt, Chairman Adel Crag Association, commented: “We are looking forward to working with the young people of our community through Charlie, to try and bring their ideas and thoughts together.”

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Welcome Back Cheryl, Community School Crossing Patrol Warden

Cheryl, Community School Crossing Patrol WardenWelcome back Cheryl, we were sorry to hear that you have been off work due to illness – we have all missed you.

Cheryl told us that “I have been off due to being diagnosed with MS.  I am coping quite well, got to keep smiling if I don’t I will cry.  Love to see everyone back and come and say hello.”

Cheryl has informed us that with effect from Monday, 29th April she will be on duty in the afternoon from 2.45 pm to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday until further notice.

Could parents please encourage their children to use the School Crossing Warden rather than take an alternative route to school.

It is extremely important that parents taking their children to school who have not used the service could you please start to use the Warden now – stay safe!

Thank you for your co-operation.

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ADEL PLAYERS ADVANCE INTO NEW ERA WITH ‘GHOSTS’

Adel Players members Rob Colbeck and Chris Andrews work on the set for 'Ghosts'

Adel Players members Rob Colbeck and Chris Andrews work on the set for ‘Ghosts’

Adel Players will take to the stage for a new production of ‘Ghosts’ later this month under improved lighting, and with other upgraded facilities too.

The dramatic society, who have been performing at the Memorial Hall in Adel in north Leeds for over 60 years, have completed work on their theatre space in good time as they prepare to welcome audiences for Henrik Ibsen’s classic play.

Funds totaling £14,000 were raised for the project by way of a grant from Leeds City Council Area Committee Well-being Fund and also an appeal to patrons.

As a result, Adel Players have been able to install additional lighting for use in all productions, new sound equipment and an induction loop to help the hard of hearing. In addition, the stage area has been fully refurbished to enable a system for sets and flats.  A recent survey of audience members showed that 85% of respondents agreed strongly that the new facilities will enable Adel Players to make an enhanced contribution to the cultural life of the locality.

Theatregoers can come and see for themselves when ‘Ghosts’ is performed at the Adel War Memorial Hall, LS16 8DE, from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 April (7.30pm).

Ibsen’s masterpiece attacking the rigid social conventions of the time is the third and final play in Adel Players’ 2012-13 season. Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Bedroom Farce’ sold out its four-night run in January, while the October production of Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons’ was described as “superb” by amateur theatre magazine Sardines.    Continue reading →