Monday 13th May 2024

- Morning: Temperatures start at 13°C at 6 AM and gradually rise to 17°C by 10 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies early, transitioning to some sun around 9 AM. Winds increase through the morning.

- Afternoon: Conditions will warm up to 21°C by mid-afternoon with mixed clouds and sun. The wind will be steady.

- Evening to Night: Temperatures will hold steady at 21°C until 6 PM and then gradually decrease to 17°C by 11 PM. Partial cloudiness continues into the evening with the wind slightly decreasing in intensity.

It's a day with zero precipitation and varying cloud cover, ideal for outdoor activities especially in the late morning to afternoon when it's warmest and sunniest.

Saturday 18th May

Moortown Baptist Church Annual Plant Sale

Mark your calendar for the annual plant sale at Moortown Baptist Church on Saturday, May 18th, 2024!

From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, explore a variety of plants including house plants, bedding plants, and perennial garden plants. Enjoy complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, and cakes while you shop.

Entrance is free and all proceeds will go to support the Moortown Furniture Store. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to enhance your garden while supporting a great cause!

Beki Hemingway Live at Acoustic Nights @ The Barn

Enjoy an intimate evening of music with Beki Hemingway at The Barn! On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at 7:30 PM at the Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Leeds.

Beki, an acclaimed artist from Colorado, USA, known for her power pop/Americana style, has been produced by The Commitments' Conor Brady and shared stages with Aimee Mann, Larry Norman, and more.

Details:

- Time: Doors open at 7 PM with food and coffee for sale

- Tickets: £6 available online or at the door

Venue Contact: 0113 262 5408

Bring a friend and enjoy a night of stunning music and a powerhouse vocalist!

Moortown Soul Club Night

Head to the Moortown Social Club for a night of soulful tunes on Saturday, 18th May 2024, from 7:30 PM until midnight.

The event will feature a fantastic lineup including Diane L, Andy C, Sam Davison, Dave Crawford, and Steve Walwyn, spinning across-the-board northern soul and club classics.

Tickets are available at the door for £4.00.

Don't miss this vibrant evening of music and dance at the Moortown Social Club, located at Cranmer Gardens, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 5LA.

Music Gig: Old Woollen: Wolfgang Flur (Kraftwerk)

May 18 @ 7:00 pm at Old Woollen (Sunny Bank Mills)

£20 + Booking Fee. Doors 7pm. Start 8pm. Standing Show.

A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987.

Future Events

Anthems of Isuria Live Performance

Get ready for an electrifying night of music with the "Anthems of Isuria" band, live at Moortown RUFC this Saturday, 17th August at 9 PM! This event follows the Tommy Prichard Memorial Charity Golf Tournament and promises an evening of indie music covers from iconic bands such as Oasis, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Kings of Leon, The Killers, and more.

Entry Fee: £10 for non-golfers. All proceeds will be split between the CCU at John Radcliffe Hospital and RFU Injured Players Foundation.

For a great cause and great music, don't miss out on this thrilling event! For more details, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

St. John Vianney Parish Strawberry Fayre

Mark your calendars for a delightful community gathering at the St. John Vianney Parish Strawberry Fayre! This event promises a fun-filled afternoon for families and individuals alike.

Date: Saturday, 13th July

Time: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Location: Queens Hall, Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds, LS17 6LE

Enjoy a variety of activities including live music, a range of food stalls featuring cakes, ices, and hot dogs, and entertainment such as a clown and family activities. There will also be a raffle, a bar for refreshments, and much more. Everyone is welcome to join and partake in the festivities.

For more details, visit the parish website at [www.vianneyvenues.co.uk](http://www.vianneyvenues.co.uk) or email [email protected]. Don't miss out on this wonderful summer event!

Moor Allerton Elderly Care Events for the week

Leeds Welcomes Its First Indian Sweet Shop by Punjabi Heaven Owners in Roundhay

Leeds is set to embrace a new culinary delight with the opening of Signature Sweets, an Indian sweet shop touted as the first of its kind in the city.

Situated next door to Punjabi Heaven on Roundhay Road, this venture by co-owners Regina Santo and Daljit Singh aims to introduce Leeds to traditional Indian sweets.

All products will be vegetarian, with the shop expected to open by the end of May. This expansion follows the success of their restaurant, Punjabi Heaven, which also offers catering services for various events.

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024: A Resounding Success for MND Awareness

The 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, a key event to raise awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), witnessed a massive turnout.

Spearheaded by Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, the event marked its second year with routes through Headingley, Otley, Moortown and other locales.

The marathon aims to support the establishment of a new MND Care Centre in Leeds named after Rob Burrow, enhancing support for those affected by MND.

Big shoutout to some of the top performers! Congratulations to Joe Sagar for clinching the first position with an impressive time, and to Scott Harrington and George Ravenhall for securing the second and third places respectively. Well done to Jamie Williamson and Matthew Leedham as well, who finished strong among the top five. Each of you showed incredible endurance and speed, representing your clubs with pride. Great job to all runners! 🏃‍♂️🏅

Important Reminder: A-Level Exams Start Today

We wish to remind you that A-Level exams commence today across various local centres. We extend our best wishes to all students embarking on this crucial phase of their academic journey.

Cleaner

Must be able to drive with own car all fuel paid and have references.

Areas covered: Bramley, Pudsey, Headingley, Moortown, Roundhay

£11 - £11.50 an hour

Speciality Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals, LS9

£52,520 - £82,400 a year

School Caretaker

Mitie, LS17

£12.50 per hour

Here are the fixtures for North Leeds Cricket Club this week:

- 1st XI Premier Division: The 1st XI will face Rawdon CC - 1st XI on Saturday, May 18, at 12:30 PM.

- 2nd XI Division 1: The 2nd XI is set to compete against Rawdon CC - 2nd XI, also on Saturday, May 18, kicking off at 12:30 PM.

- Women's Softball League: The NLCC Women's Softball team will play against Yeadon on Saturday, May 18, with the match starting at 2:00 PM.

Best of luck to all teams this weekend!

Have a great day!

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