A public appeal has been issued to help find 13-year-old black Labrador, Hugo, who went missing from Calverley Lane in Bramley.
With the help of enlisted search and rescue team, K9-SAR, local areas are being thoroughly searched, including Rodley Nature Reserve, Bramley Fall Park and many other surrounding areas.
Now, the team is calling on the public for their support. Residents are urgently encouraged to search their gardens, sheds and outbuildings for the missing black labrador. For any sightings, residents are asked to call the search and rescue team directly on 077532 60917.
The 13-year-old Labrador wandered out of his back garden on Wednesday, 11 September, with CCTV footage showing him walking towards the Langley and Summerfield estate in Bramley, but with no further sightings.
As each day passes with his medication, Hugo’s health will be deteriorating, making the search even more urgent.
A concerted campaign to find the dog is being carried out on social media.
Karen Moon, of search and rescue team K9-SAR, commented: “We are urgently calling on the public to help find Hugo and reunite him with his family.
“His family are heartbroken and have been searching for hours every single day. Hugo has not had his medication since his disappearance, and we are extremely concerned about his whereabouts.
“We encourage all homeowners to look in their garages, sheds, gardens and outbuildings, and to keep an eye out for Hugo when walking around. For any sightings, please contact ourselves as a matter of urgency. All help is greatly appreciated by ourselves and Hugo’s loving family.”
For more information on Hugo’s search and rescue, visit Help Find Missing Hugo Facebook group.
SOCIAL:
Activities at Bramley Lawn Social Centre.
Photo: BEA.
By community reporter
AN organisation offering lifeline support to older people in Bramley, Swinnow and parts of Stanningley is about to celebrate a major milestone.
A day of celebration will mark Bramley Elderly Action’s 30th anniversary on 19 October.
Since 1994 the charity, which is based at Bramley Community Centre, has supported around 4,000 people over the age of 60.
This includes affordable and accessible social opportunities which help people get out of their homes and make new friends.
A spokesperson said: “We have been very fortunate to have over 600 volunteers give their time to support BEA members to do this.
“Our thanks go to all those involved in the last 30 years.”
BEA’s first manager Sheila Mahon said she was originally employed to work with lonely older people in the area.
She said: “It should never be forgotten that older people have all had their lives before they became old. We need to acknowledge that they bring a lifetime of experience to our organisation.”
A celebration will run 12pm until midnight at The Villagers, in Broad Lane, Bramley. It includes events during the day and evening, along with the AGM at 2pm.
BEA will also recognise long-serving members at the AGM.
The Upper Carr Road surgery, which was forced to close for two days a week because of staff shortages, will be back to five days in October.
Councillor Craig Timmins (Lab, Calverley & Farsley) has met the new practice manager, who confirmed five GPs would be based at the surgery, with a nurse working there five days a week.
He said there was also a new telephone system.
The practice has also committed to holding regular meetings with patient representatives.
Work is due to start this week on much-needed improvements at Farnley Fish Pond.
The area is opposite Farnley Hall Park on Hall Lane and has been neglected for many years.
Residents recently joined a public consultation at Farnley Hall, where representatives from the Parks Department and the company completing the work, Ebsford, explained how the area would benefit from the work.
During the meeting they explained that the pond is the smallest nature reserve in Leeds and that residents should be proud of this area of beauty.
The main issues that are a lack of water depth due to a build up of sedimentation, trees have grown out of control which has made the area less desirable and is now subject to fly-tipping, littering and antisocial behaviour.
Plans to bring this area back to its former glory include cutting back the vegetation and trees, changing the usage of vegetation by creating wildflower pockets and restoring pathways.
Fencing will be constructed and 3,500 tonnes of sediment will be removed and used to restore the pond banks which have eroded over time.
A total of 5,500 new plants will be introduced. Surplus material will also be used to create flower beds, which will take a while to embed so it may look worse before it looks better!
Locals have come together over the past few years with community litter picks and magnet-fishers spending time removing litter and debris from the pond.
Farnley resident Nicola Massey told WLD: “The fish pond will always hold special memories for me and even helped me recuperate after an illness a couple of years ago. Walking around and taking in nature and trees helped me greatly.
“The decline in the environment surrounding the fish pond has, over the years gotten much worse, there is regular fly tipping, huge amounts of litter and the debris in the water is having a major effect on the wildlife.
“The invasive fish that have been put into the pond are affecting the ducklings and smaller water birds are quickly disappearing, there are rats and anti-social behaviour which all stops people from visiting what should be an asset to the community but currently is a huge problem.”
Nicola and the community welcome the investment but also have some concerns. “The restoration work will hopefully regenerate the area and turn the fishpond into a community asset that can be used by the local schools and visitors to the area.
“The benefits of having a well maintained nature reserve in our community will provide a well needed place to relax and take in the nature we have on our doorstep.
“My concerns are that natural habitats may be destroyed for the current birds and wildlife that nest there, the anti-social behaviour may destroy work carried out and that after the works are finished that the pond may be left to decline again.”
Ebsford will maintain the area for the next 12 months and work – which is funded by the council – is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Councillor Adrian McCluskey (Lab, Farnley & Wortley) said: “On coming across the pond I had mixed emotions. It was a place of natural beauty and at the same time so neglected and left to ruin. We were all delighted to hear that money has been identified to make it a wonderful place for our community.”
It is hoped that the community will form a Friends of Farnley Fish Pond group which can help to improve the fish pond
For more information, e-mail Thuja.Phillips@leeds.gov.uk.
The internet has stolen a great deal of the trade in collectibles. But not from this dealer - £4 is a typical postage charge for vinyl LPs bought online.
by Ivor Hughes
Leeds Vintage Home Show returned to Pudsey Civic Hall on Sunday after a three months’ interval.
The next Leeds show is on 2 February, giving exhibitors five months to rotate and refresh stock.
Here’s a selection of photos by Ivor Hughes.
Vintage Dartington, Whitefriars and Scandinavian crystal glass.
At home displays always help.
Nowadays vintage film cameras are more design accessories than practical tools.
It’s that time of year again.
It’s that time of year again.
RDC Arts of Glossop offers a large quantity of cinema and exhibition posters.
A visit by Tina (J H Lynch 1960s) was reported here in March. Here she is again, this version from Belgium and in a mahogany frame.
The internet has stolen a great deal of the trade in collectibles. But not from this dealer – £4 is a typical postage charge for vinyl LPs bought online.
Change: Calverley Conservative Club. Photo: Google
By Anne Akers
Calverley Conservative Club is to be taken over by the children’s performing arts school the WASP Academy.
The Wysoczanski Academy School of Performance (WASP) run by sisters Sophie and Bethany Wysoczanski, started in 2007 and now runs classes at both the Conservative Club and Mechanic’s Institute in the village.
The Conservative Club, which is based on Victoria Street, announced in August that the club was no longer viable and that the owners stepping down with immediate effect and all bookings cancelled.
The following month WASP said it would be taking over the club for its classes.
Farsley Celtic's Ryan Watson on the ball against Leamington. Photo: John baron
By John Baron
Farsley Celtic fell to their first defeat in four league and cup matches in their first ‘home’ game of the season – played 67 miles away from Farsley.
The Celts played what was technically a home game at Alfreton FC’s Impact Arena, in Derbyshire, due to stalled work on laying a new artificial pitch at The Citadel. All eight of Farsley’s previous league games were played away from home.
The Impact Arena hasn’t been a lucky hunting ground for the nomadic Celts over the years, and their last defeat there was just three weeks ago with a last-gasp 2-1 reverse in Clayton Donaldson’s final game as head coach.
In truth, Farsley didn’t deserve to lose yesterday and were good for a share of the points in a game where they arguably had the better chances.
Substitute Anthony Lynn’s second-half looping header was enough to secure a tight 1-0 victory for the Worcestershire side as Farsley struggled to find the net, mainly thanks to the highly rated Callum Hawkins in the Leamington goal.
The first half was fairly even in terms of play, but Farsley created by far the better openings.
Bailey Sloane’s first-time effort from the edge of the area on ten minutes was hit low and hard, forcing a save from Hawkins.
Ten minutes later Darren Stephenson left a Leamington defender on the floor with some tricky footwork before his shot was superbly pushed away by the diving goalkeeper.
The returning DJ Campton-Sturridge was next to go close with a volley which just flashed over the crossbar.
The closest Farsley would come to taking the lead in the first half came through Danny Greenfield in stoppage time when his free-kick from a tight angle forced Hawkins to tip the ball over the bar.
The second half saw fewer chances and Leamington having more of the play. The returning Tom Wooster made a decent stop at the second attempt to prevent the ‘visitors’ taking the lead.
They continued to grow into the game and eventually got themselves in front with 20 minutes remaining. Lynn, who had only been on the pitch for a matter of moments, met a cross with a looping header which beat Manchester United loanee Wooster.
Farsley came close to equalising in spectacular fashion minutes later when Danny Greenfield’s audacious volley from the edge of the penalty area flew just over the bar.
Substitute Sam Fielding, who put in an impressive cameo, almost found a leveller late on when his powerful first-time drive again called Hawkins into a fine diving save to preserve Leamington’s clean sheet.
The game was an odd one for spectators. There looked to be fewer than 100 in attendance and the game, at least in its initial stages, felt a bit like a pre-season friendly due to the lack of atmosphere.
Farsley will be hoping they’ve played their last game of the season at The Impact Arena as all eyes turn to the Citadel pitch.
The grass pitch has been removed at The Citadel, but work on installing a 4G surface has stalled. Photo: John Baron
Planning permission was granted in mid-June for a new state-of the art 4G pitch which bosses hope will prove transformative for the club.
As previously reported by WLD, chairman Paul Barthorpe has said work was due to start week commencing Monday, 23 September on sorting ‘historic’ issues which have apparently delayed the laying of the new pitch.
Construction work on laying the actual pitch is due to start a week on Monday (30 September) with the new playing surface ready for the Spennymoor home game on 19 October, with the following home game due to follow just three days later against Peterborough Sports.
Reaction
Manager Pav Singh said he was disappointed with the result, saying yesterday’s game changed on one key moment.
Next match
The Celts return to FA Cup action next Saturday in a third qualifying round tie at Wythenshawe Town (12.30pm). The match is being televised live on BBC iPlayer/red button.
Youth boxing training sessions run by Armley boxer Josh Wisher restart this coming Thursday, 26 September at Armley Leisure Centre.
The free sessions run every Thursday at 3.45pm.
‘We’re grateful to the local councillors who have made funds available,” said Wisher. “And we’re encouraging boys and girls in school years six through 11 to come along each week to the session.
“Better still bring a friend. Those who attend regularly may well be surprised at how quickly they pick up some of the basics.”
Twenty-six year old Wisher runs The Ministry of Boxing in Moorfield Road Armley. “We run a number of early evening sessions for this age group and hope that those attending at Armley will later join us at the gym for extra training.”
Funding has been secured from local councillors in West Leeds for the one hour a week sessions to run until summer next year.
Strimming heroes were out on Hill Top to tidy up and get the wilder bits under control.
A public meeting is being held to discuss plans to transform Hill Top common land in Armley into a community orchard.
The meeting is a chance to meet the trustees of Armley Common Right Trust, which maintains a number of green spaces in Armley, discuss the plans for Hill Top or anything else the trust do.
The meeting will be held at the Travellers Rest pub on Tuesday, 24 September at 7pm.
A second event – Armley Apple Day – on Sunday 6 October will be held at Hill Top to launch the consultation for the orchard and provide an opportunity to try some new varieties of apple and make your own juice. It runs from 11am-1pm.
An Armley Common Right Trust spokesperson said: “You may have noticed that there’s been a flurry of activity on Hill Top Moor this month. That’s because we’re getting ready for planting a community orchard! This is all being done by volunteers and if you’d like to get involved, please contact us.
“We’ll be having a public meeting at the Travellers Rest on September 24 at 7pm and an Armley Apple Day on Hill Top on October 6 where you can find out more and get involved. Everyone is welcome.”
There are six pieces of land protected by the Trust. There are at Hill Top, Charlie Cake Park, Moor Top (at the junction of Town St and Wortley Road), Armley Moor, Far Fold (over Theaker Lane from the Moor) and Ley Lane (beyond Mistress Lane).
The grass pitch has been removed at The Citadel, but work on installing a 4G surface has stalled. Photo: John Baron
By John Baron
The Emirates FA Cup third qualifying round tie between Wythenshawe Town and Farsley Celtic will be available to watch live on the BBC.
The game will kick off at 12.30pm on Saturday, 28 September and can be streamed via BBC iPlayer and the red button, as well as on the BBC Sport website on tablet, phone and desktop.
Both clubs will receive a £2,000 fee from The FA.
A BBC spokesperson said: “As part of BBC Sport giving extra prominence to the Emirates FA Cup, live coverage of matches will be provided through to the last kick of the ball at Wembley Stadium in May during the 2024-25 season.”
The Celts beat Hallam FC 3-1 last Sunday in the second qualifying round to set up a tie with Wythenshawe Town.
Leamington game
Nomadic Farsley Celtic return to National League North action tomorrow (Saturday) when they face Leamington in a home game being played in Derbyshire.
The game will not take place at The Citadel but 67 miles south of Farsley at The Impact Arena, the home of Alfreton Town.
The National League agreed to Farsley’s opening four home fixtures being reversed allowing the club to switch their opening league games to their opponents’ ground. But delays completing the installation of an artificial 4G pitch at The Citadel means Farsley are having to play tomorrow’s game at a neutral venue.
Chairman Paul Barthorpe has said the Celts should be in a position to play their home game against against Spennymoor on 19 October at The Citadel, with work on the pitch due to restart next week.
The Celts will be looking to continue their fine start to the season against league new boys Leamington.
Currently sitting in eighth place on 13 points the Celts have already notched four impressive wins on the road at Rushall Olympic, Marine, Warrington and Needham Market. They drew at Southport and were beaten at Buxton and Scarborough.
It will be Farsley’s 19th consecutive game on the road since the end of last season, including pre-season and FA Cup games.
Airport bosses have been served with an enforcement notice after overnight flights were found to have breached noise rules.
The council took action over the types of aircraft allowed to fly from Leeds-Bradford Airport (LBA) between 11pm-7am.
Leeds City Council said the airport breached a planning condition which does not allow planes deemed too noisy to fly between those hours.
LBA said the breaches were “historic” and measures to restrict such flights had been in place since 2023.
A council spokesperson said: “The notice requires the airport to take steps to ensure there are no further breaches of the condition.
“The airport has the right to appeal against the serving of the notice.”
The move was welcomed by GALBA, the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport, which campaigns against night flights.
GALBA chairman Nick Hodgkinson said: “LBA has been ignoring the rules by flying noisy old planes in the early hours when people are trying to sleep.”
Aircraft are given a Quota Count (QC) number based on their noise impact around airports.
Leeds City Council said LBA data showed there were 272 night-time departures by QC1 aircraft between July 11, 2008, and December 23, 2019.
The enforcement notice said non-compliance with the planning condition “fails to minimise the potential for increased noise disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the airport.”
It added: “It appears to the council that the above breach of planning control has occurred within the last ten years.”
LBA previously appealed against separate planning decisions by the council restricting night-time flights.
The airport company has also called for a public inquiry into night flight planning conditions.
An LBA spokesperson said: “This enforcement notice relates to a small proportion of historic breaches by older, nosier aircraft of night-time departure limits.
“In 2023, we implemented robust measures to actively manage the use of these aircraft, with any airline found to be in breach of the restrictions now being fined and the monies raised put towards local community causes.”
