Thursday 8th February 2024

Good morning, Moortown readers!

It’s a chilly start in Moortown today! We’re waking up to a frosty 1°C. As the day unfolds, don't be fooled by the deceptive sunshine - it's going to be one of those days where the brollies are out in force with chances of rain hitting us hard from 9 AM onwards.

So, layer up and keep your waterproofs at the ready. It might just stay a nippy 2°C all day, but at least it makes for a good excuse to enjoy a hot brew or two. Stay warm, and keep those spirits high despite the grey skies!

Moor Allerton Elderly Care Events for the week

Thursday

• Active Minds at 10:30am - 12pm at Cranmber Bank.

• Chari Based Dance, St Stephen’s Church Hall, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.

• Knit and Natter, 2pm - 4pm, Cranmber Bank.

• Walking Football, 2pm at Scott Hall Leisure Centre.

Friday

• Big Breakfast at 10:15 am - 11:45am, Cranmber Bank.

Other Events

Thursday, 8th February

Dog Training Class- Teenage Troubles Dog Training Class and Workshop is being hosted in Roundhay at 7pm by The Canine Place. This is a 5 week course and classes are held at either Lidgett Park Methodist church or St Edmunds church, LS8.

Saturday, 10th February

Saturday Working Party- at Carriage House in Roundhay Park on the 10th of February, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, for a session of parkland and garden maintenance. If you're keen on outdoor work and can handle some physical activity, come along, grab the provided tools and gloves, and help make a difference. Plus, there's a tea break involved! Interested groups can arrange participation through the Leeds parks website or by email to the Friends of Roundhay Park.

Sunday, 11th February

Bingo and Raffle- Join the community at Moortown Social Club for an evening of bingo and raffles, with an exciting variety of live acts.

Kick things off with an early flyer at 8:30 PM, followed by our Star Entertainment at 8:45 PM.

Don't miss the main bingo event starting at 9:35 PM. The entertainment continues after bingo, so stick around! Plus, with the raffle draw at 10:30 PM offering cash prizes every Sunday.

Future Event

Get ready for the Wonka Easter School! This exciting 3-day workshop for kids aged 6 and over will be held at Stainbeck Community Hall LS17 from April 10th to 12th, 10 am-3 pm each day.

It's a golden ticket to a world of dance, drama, songs, and loads of fun. Hurry, as places are limited and it's first come, first served! The cost is £80

Essex Man Ascends to Leeds Nobility in Rare Auction

Michael Flynn from Essex emerged as the new Lord of Roundhay and Seacroft after successfully bidding £16,500 in a rare auction for the title. With a background in business and a passion for recycling, he aims to use his new title for community good in Leeds. The title was previously held for 24 years before the auction conducted by Auction House West Yorkshire.

Assistant Greenkeeper

Moortown Golf Club, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Competitive

Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer

ATA Recruitment, Moortown, Leeds (LS17)

£37,012 - 39,012 per year

Research Assistant

Leeds City Council, Moortown, Leeds (LS17)

£29,777.04 - £31,364.04 per annum

Can Moortown RUFC Quickly Bounce Back?

After their 34-26 loss against Dronfield last week, this ended their ongoing streak which started just before Christmas. The team are currently 8th in the table but if they manage to win they could potentially go 7th depending on how Morley fair in their own game.

Their next game is to be played against Old Crossleyans who, in their last game had won to break their consecutive losses that they were starting to accumulate.

Another Cup Game for North Leeds

North Leeds FC have another cup game this Saturday. This time they are playing against Nostell M.W. Res. The team are having quite the success at the minute, they are still in the cup but are also second in the 3rd Division of the Yorkshire Amateur League. They also have two more games to play than the current team in first, putting them in a brilliant position to potentially move first.

Moortown Primary School Parent-Teacher Meetings

Time for a check-in! The upcoming parent-teacher meeting is your chance to catch up on your child's progress, discuss their achievements, and chat about any hiccups along the way.

It's a great way to collaborate on strategies to support your child's education journey. So please go with your questions, and have a talk about the next steps for a successful school year! The meeting will be taking place from 3:30PM onwards.

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