Wednesday 10th January 2024

Happy reading!

ISplish, splash, it's a drizzly dash! 🌧️

On Wednesday, the 10th, Moortown will be greeted with a playful drizzle and a tickle of a breeze. The day starts with a cheeky 3°C, perfect for snuggling in your favorite scarf.

By 9 AM, the clouds get a bit teary-eyed, upping the chance of rain to 43%, so don't forget your dancing rain boots! As the clock strikes noon, we'll cozy up to 5°C, with the sky giving us a gentle nudge to enjoy the pitter-patter from indoors.

With the breeze whispering at 8 to 10 km/h, it's a wonderful day to be whisked away by the rhythm of the raindrops. Let's enjoy the liquid sunshine and make a splash in those puddles! 🌂✨

Wednesday, January 10th

🎉 Moor Allerton Elderly Care WEDNESDAY WELCOME DROP-IN! 🎉

Swing by the Moortown Methodist Church Centre at 19 Alderton Rise, LS17 5LH, between 1.30 – 3.30 pm for an afternoon sprinkled with joy and community spirit.

Dive into the world of board games, get savvy with digital devices, discuss the latest page-turners, or simply enjoy heartwarming conversations over a cup of coffee.

This weekly haven is the perfect spot to unwind, meet new friends, and relish in the comfort of good company. Whether you're a gamer, a book lover, a tech enthusiast, or a chat connoisseur, there's a seat waiting just for you!

☕ So come along, sip on some tea or coffee on us, and make your Wednesdays something to look forward to! 🌟

Thursday, January 11th

The "Arts & Carafes" event at The Leeds Deli is a creative and social gathering where participants can enjoy wine while engaging in various craft activities. Held on select Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm creative experts provide skills and guidance for crafts such as making Jesmonite candle holders, polymer clay earrings, mini neon sign lights, drip glaze jugs, and knitted Easter wreaths. The event is designed for beginners and is a communal, 18+ event.

Friday, January 12th

The Shared Tables event is a communal dining experience where attendees can enjoy lunch together in the local area. This event is scheduled to take place from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at The Ego at The Wellington.

Saturday, January 13th

The Saturday Working Party event on January 13th, 2024, is a community event at Friends of Roundhay Park where volunteers undertake maintenance and planting in various areas such as parklands, gardens, woodlands, streams, and footpaths. The meet-up is at the Carriage House behind the Roundhay Fox from 10:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm, including a tea break.

Sunday, January 14th

The Alwoodley Community Orchard Wassail event is scheduled for 3:00pm to 4:30pm at Alwoodley Village Green.

Organised by Alwoodley 2030: Climate Action, this event invites the community to make noise to celebrate the orchard, wish the trees good health, enjoy mulled apple juice, and be merry together.

Moortown Residents Seek Answers After Post Office Collection Box Removal

Residents in Moortown have expressed confusion and dissatisfaction after the removal of a Post Office collection box that was located outside the former Co-Op store on Harrogate Road.

Although a new Post Office has opened nearby, the promised replacement collection box has not been installed. This has caused inconvenience as the new location offers limited hours and was unexpectedly closed on December 27.

The Royal Mail's response to complaints has been unsatisfactory, with a follow-up survey on their response failing to submit properly, adding to the frustration of the residents.

Road Safety Takes the Spotlight in West Yorkshire Police Initiative

West Yorkshire Police have stepped up their efforts to ensure safer roads by prioritising the crackdown on antisocial vehicle use. The focus is sharp on speeding, drink and drug driving, careless driving, and illegal use of off-road vehicles on public roads.

To tackle these issues, they will be conducting high visibility patrols and deploying speed indication devices to monitor and manage vehicular conduct more effectively. This initiative is a stride towards enhancing the safety and security of our streets.

Year 6 Blends Literature and Music at Moortown Primary School

In a recent workshop, Year 6 students at Moortown Primary School were treated to a delightful fusion of reading and music, thanks to Liz from the British Library.

They began by listening to "The Phoenix of Persia" by Sally Pomme Clayton, then engaged in a hands-on activity matching story characters to sounds, enhancing their understanding of the concept of timbre.

The session ended in students creating their own musical interpretations of the story, showcasing their compositions in a remarkable performance that brought the narrative to life through sound​​.

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Moortown Rugby Triumphs and Trials: A Weekend of Grit and Glory

Moortown Rugby Club experienced a weekend of fierce competition and commendable victories.

The First XV shone brightly with a bonus point win against Selby R.U.F.C at Far Moss, demonstrating resilience and team spirit. Despite a narrow loss in a contentious match for the Super 2s, their performance was robust and showed promise for the future.

The Marauders, despite being short-handed, secured a hard-earned win against North Ribblesdale RUFC. Player honours were bestowed upon Tyler Tempest for the First XV and Frazer Bailey for his notable open age debut, with a special mention to Max Hunter from the opposition's perspective.

Nick’s Marauders recognition went to the whole squad for their extraordinary teamwork under tough conditions.

Hats off to all the players for their tenacity!

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