The Olympics: Then & Now Project.  Anne & a group from OPAL have been involved with this project run by LCC to gather memories of people from Leeds who attended the 1948 Olympic Games in London. They are meeting up with Tommy Godwin, a cycling double bronze medal winner and torch bearer from the 1948 Olympics.

OPAL members will be enjoying the Diamond Jubilee Tea at Ralph Thoresby School 3.45-5pm on Thurs 5th July, with entertainment by the pupils. On Friday 6th July, members meet up with the Lord Mayor of Leeds at Cookridge Methodist Church Hall 1.45– 4.30pm for OPAL’s 10th Birthday Celebration and AGM plus entertainment by the Musical Theatre Group Memory Lane. There will be displays of work done by the Craft Group and by the Creative Writing Group. The Craft Group meet 1.30-3.30pm Fri 6th & 20th July in the OPAL Office.  The Creative Writing Group meets in Holt Park Library, 2pm-3.30pm Mon 16th July.

The Men’s Group had an interesting visit to Yorkshire Air Museum in June. On Mon 2nd July they are having lunch at the Britannia Carvery, followed by a visit to Lineham Farm.

The Theatre Group are going to see ‘Loserville’ at Leeds Playhouse (£10) on Thurs 12th July.

We had a lovely sunny day for our trip to Harlow Carr Garden. Most of us enjoyed our picnic lunch in the shade of the trees, it was so hot!  Members returned to the coach with plants and new ideas for their own gardens!   The next coach trip is on Fri 13th July—Hartlepool Maritime Experience, 9.30am-5.30pm cost £16. This is a re-creation of an 18th century Seaport with guides all in period dress.

The August trip will be to Lytham St Annes on Tues 21st Aug 9.30am-5.30pm, cost £12.

To find more, tel. 261 9103 or see http://www.opal-project.org.uk/

Val Crompton

In England’s green and pleasant land… 14th July Come and sing Jerusalemin the great nave of Kirkstall Abbey at the Churches Together Kirkstall Festival Service at 4.30pm on Saturday, 14th July, in the timeless atmosphere of this wonderful abbey built by Kirkstall monks in 1152. All are welcome. Music by Leeds Central Salvation Army Band and ’String of Beads’ Choir.  For the first time, we have a young woman, Revd Charity Hamilton from the Methodist Church, giving the address at the Festival Service. John Battle & Rachel Reeves MP will be reading, and Revd Lesley Ashton & Fr Pat Smythe will be taking part. Kirkstall Festival runs from11am-5.30pmwith Morris Dancers, Punch & Judy, Fun Fare, Music, Dog Show, Pony Rides, Stalls etc.

Contact Val Crompton 225 9142

Please find below the Agenda for the next meeting. Please advise any friends, neighbours who may be interested in highways issues as we have someone from the Highways Department at Leeds City Council coming to the meeting.

AGENDA – ADEL ASSOCIATION – THURSDAY 21^ST JUNE 2012 IN THE OLD STABLES, BACK CHURCH LANE

1. Welcome
2. Neighbourhood Policing Team – Inspector Coldwell
3. Highways Issues – Highways Officer from LCC

I look forward to seeing you there.

Thanks

Caroline

Adel Crag added: Please bring this information to the attention of your friends and neighbours who may not have access to the internet.

Adel Crag Association are pleased to announce the trip to Blackpool has proved popular.  If anyone is still interested in joining us are advised to do so now to avoid any disappointment.  The coach leaves outside Adel Wood Stores at 9.00am and to return at 6.00pm.

Discover a whole host of exciting new attractions and things to do in Blackpool 2012.

You do not have to come alone as you can bring a friend, grandparents can bring their grandchildren and children can bring their Parent(s) or guardian.

On arrival, you will be able to do what you want to do at your own pace.  Please note an adult MUST accompany all children under the age of 16.  There will be a requirement of £10 per adult, £2.50 per child over 5 and all children under 5 go free.   Continue reading →

Adel YCA (Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association)

at 

Adel Primary School, Tile Lane 

Mon 11th June  Muriel Tucker: Potions & Lotions in 17th century

Mon 25th June  Mike Nelson:   J.B.Priestley’s Yorkshire

Usually Meets at 7.15 for 7.30pm

New members & guests welcome £2.50

For further details please contact Jean Oldridge on Leeds 2671806