Dear Readers

Well, what a January we have had! But horrendous weather does seem to bring out the best in people, with neighbours and complete strangers ready to lend a hand and even have a chat. What a shame that when the show and ice disappears so does this outbreak of friendliness!

Perhaps with Valentine’s Day coming up there’ll still be love in the air. We have a fabulous competition where you can win a special ‘Turkish Delight’ treatment at Harrogate’s historic Turkish Baths. It could be a super Valentine’s or Mother’s Day gift.

Home town boy Alan Bennett’s The History Boys is at the Playhouse this month and we had a quick word with the director, Christopher Luscombe. Headingley is gearing up for its third LitFest and Horsforth for its second Beer Festival. Younger Life flags up half term theatre fun, the Leeds Young People’s Film Festival and student achievements. You can also read about a new cash-back scheme for people who use ‘clean energy’; Swarthmore Education Centre’s free conference on the future of adult education, with Hilary Benn as one of the speakers; and the Community Pages are packed with things to do.

In our March issue we’ll be looking at Mother’s Day traditions, Irish History Month, venturing into the garden again and the Easter Holiday. Our deadline is 1st February, so do send in your news and notices on time.

Kind regards.
Jack and Carole