Wednesday 13th March 2024

Good morning, Moortown readers!

Today in Moortown, the early birds will enjoy calm and partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 11°C. As we move into the morning, expect a slight chance of drizzle; however, this should clear up, leaving us with light cloud cover and a gentle temperature increase to 13°C.

However, keep those umbrellas handy! Rain chances will creep up to 47% by mid-afternoon and peak at 65% in the early evening. The wind will also pick up, gusting up to 19 km/h around midday. As the night draws in, the likelihood of rain starts to decrease, dropping to 20% by midnight. It’s wise to have a light jacket, as the temperatures will dip slightly back to 11°C.

Thursday, 14th March

Let's Explore Activities in Leeds

- Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

- Location: Cardigan Community Centre, Cardigan Rd, Burley, LS6 1LJ

- Details: A day for parents/carers of disabled children and activity providers to network, learn about inclusive activities and get support from Scope Family Services.

- Contact: Email [email protected] for queries.

Saturday, 16th March

An Evening of Classic Festive Music by Leeds Philharmonic Chorus and Skipton Camerata

- Venue: St. Edmund's, Roundhay

- Accessibility: Open to the public, available for anyone via Facebook

- Highlights: Performances include Handel's Dettingen Te Deum and Organ Concerto in B Op. 4/6, along with Bach's Magnificat.

- Tickets: £20 (standard), £15 (OAP), £10 (Students). Purchase at the door or via email: [email protected]

Sunday, 17th March

Moortown Social Club Committee Meeting

- Time: 11 AM

- Location: Moortown Social Club

- Details: This is an important gathering for both existing and new members.

Future Event…

Summer Touch Rugby at Moortown Rugby Club

- Start Date: Wednesday, 3rd April

- Activity: Touch Rugby - a non-contact sport similar to Rugby Union

- Who Can Play: Anyone over 18 who is mobile and can run short distances

- Why Join: Free fitness, socialising, learning a new sport, and great bar facilities after training

- Open To: All adults 18+; great for fitness, weight loss, and making new friends

The Alwoodley Singers Concert

- Date: Saturday, 1st June

- Time: 7.30 PM

- Venue: Alwoodley Community Centre

- Features: A variety of familiar compositions and some lesser-known pieces

- Tickets: To be released soon

Pamper & Wellbeing Retreat

- Date: Sunday, 24th March 2024

- Time: 10 AM - 4:30 PM

- Location: Harewood Estate, Leeds, LS17

- Activities: Gentle stretching, various meditations, self-healing class, self-facial, self-massage, and sound meditation

- Extras: Food and drinks provided, including two herbal tea breaks and a healthy homemade lunch

- Suitable for: Individuals over 18, perfect for a post-Mother's Day gift or a relaxing solo day.

Shadwell 10K Run

- Date: Saturday, 15th June 2024

- Time: 10 AM

- Venue: Shadwell Primary School, LS17 8JF

- Entry Fee: £15 (with discount code AFFIL15 for affiliated runners), £17 standard

- Details: Scenic race through Shadwell village with amenities and post-race goodies. Prizes for top finishers.

- Registration: Limited spots.

Moor Allerton Elderly Care Events for the week

Wednesday

• Wednesday Welcome, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Cranmer Bank.

Thursday

• Active Minds, 10:30am - 12pm at Cranmer Bank

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

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

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

Friday

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

Popular Leeds Market to Host New Food Festival

Chapel Allerton Market in Leeds is set to expand its offerings with the inaugural Chapel Allerton Food Festival this Easter. Given the monthly market's success since its start last May, the founder Ryan Edwards is introducing the food festival to occur four times a year due to high demand and a waiting list of food businesses.

The festival will feature a variety of local food stalls like Sian’s India Express and artisan bakery Bree’osh. The event aims to be a community celebration and is scheduled for March 30 from 10 am to 6 pm.

Leeds Council Issue Update on Future of Thwaite Watermill

Leeds City Council is considering ending its lease on Thwaite Watermill amid financial pressures. While the council has not finalized the decision, the mill is set to temporarily close on April 1. The move could save the council between £660,000 to £756,000 over five years.

Despite the potential closure, the museum will honour all existing bookings until October. The council emphasized the difficult choice due to financial challenges but is committed to maintaining quality experiences at other Leeds Museums and Galleries sites.

Moortown Primary School Takes on the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel Challenge

Moortown Primary School is participating in the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel challenge from March 11th to 22nd. This initiative encourages students to travel to school actively, using methods like walking, scooting, and cycling, starting from Marks and Spencer.

It's not just a push for healthier habits; it's also about reducing air pollution and engaging students with the benefits of their efforts. Daily competitions will see schools vying for the highest number of active journeys, and with daily prize draws, every step, pedal, or scoot could bring a win for the school.

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Three Wins Back-to-Back for Moortown RUFC?

This Saturday Moortown RUFC face Morley in the Regional 2 North East Division. Currently in the table are Moortown in 7th place and Morley in 8th.

With both teams having identical previous 5 results, means we need to be there for Moortown and cheer them on as this could prove to be a tricky game that could go either way.

If you cannot make it to the game we will have the results posted here next week so stay tuned.

Do you own a business in our local area? We're reaching out to all local entrepreneurs and business owners with an exciting opportunity. The Moortown Local Scoop, our community newsletter, is looking to feature local businesses!

This is a fantastic way to showcase your business to our engaged community audience.

If you're interested, please send us a brief description of your business, what makes it unique, and any special offers you'd like to share with our audience. High-quality photos of your business or products are also welcome!

Have a great day!

Moortown Local Scoop