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Monday 12 December from 8.30 The Toby Carvery (The Queens Arms), 201, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 3PT on Our own private area on the left hand side of the Pub Wednesday 7 December at 8.15 pm The Radcliffe Arms, Follifoot, HG3 1DR. Every Tuesday at 8.30 pm City Centre Bar Night at The Black Prince, 40 Boar Lane, Leeds LS15DA Our own private room upstairs (ask at the bar if unsure) For more information phone Robin on 0113 2935928 to meet him there or email New Member Enquiries at enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk

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Meet with members & guests for a drink, chat and discuss future events for the monthly bulletins. Held on a weekday evening. Just turn up - look for the IVC sign at our table. We meet at:

Anything that interests you might just interest someone else. Put an event into the Bulletin and see what happens as you never know who will share your interests and we'd love to hear from you Events might be walking, cinema, badminton, theatre, cycling, opera trips, meals, talks, walks, theatre, weekends away, book group, films, pub quizzes, photography, dancing, go-karting.... Ask one of the Committee if you want some advice on setting up an event, or to ask someone to co-host Event details and articles for the Bulletin to go to Clare by email/phone by 26th of the month to or bulletin@leedsivc.org.uk

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DECEMBER 2016 Thanks to our Committee This is the last month with our 2016 committee. Thank you so much for those who have done so much to make the Club run so well but will not be serving on the Committee - that's a huge thank you to June and Andy, and to Robin. Another huge thank you to all of us who have volunteered for another year - that's Jane who does magical things with the finances, Peter who keeps track of our members, and Jo (and Chris) who keep a look out for the Harrogate members, and Rachel, Webmaster and ALO; and Peter who did the auditing - it's just been so easy and fun with you all! The Autumn 2016 Season At The West Yorkshire Playhouse A new season of plays, ballet and musicals starts soon. I have given a very brief description of each one. A fuller account is available at the playhouse web site. This season there is a Bronte theme as Charlotte was born 200 years ago. Please email me at or ring me on if you wish to come to any of the plays. The price quoted is the full price for the best seats. I do get 20% discount as a patron and Clare also gets a 20% discount as a WYP member. In both cases this is for a maximum of 6 tickets per production and sometimes not for a touring production. So early booking will help get a discount for the popular shows. There are also cheaper seats. For instance a £30 top ticket production will have cheaper tickets at £15. Knowing which days we are going you could get your own cheaper seats and meet up beforehand for food and drinks. Please contact me if you do this to confirm dates and who is going so you can meet up. We are also charging 50p a ticket to cover the cost of the memberships where appropriate. .We usually meet in the restaurant at the playhouse beforehand. I have generally chosen a Thursday this season due to other commitments on a Tuesday. Strictly Ballroom Thurs 12 Jan £45 The UK premiere of the hit musical from Baz Luhrmann’s film. This is the adult Christmas show Classical Platform returns for it's Autumn Season on the last Wednesday of the month (Nov 30th) in the Shire Oak Room at HEART, Headingley's arts centre on Bennett Road. Relax with a glass of wine or cup of tea in a friendly atmosphere, while listening to a wide variety of classical music performed by students, talented enthusiasts, and local professionals. Doors open at 7.15 and tickets are just £6 on the door. Find more details each month at Classical Platform on Facebook or from Jo

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DECEMBER 2016 Ceroc (C) and /Modern Jive (Mj) Evenings Ceroc is modern jive by another name. The evenings tend to follow the same format & usually cost £7 for the evening, ceroc have a £2 life membership fee, valid nationally. Other forms of dance are also available! Mondays C - St Chad’s Church Hall, Otley road, Headingly, LS16 5JT (quite near the Village Hotel, next to the BP garage) 7.30 – 10.30 pm. Ask on the door for special offers or check Groupon online. Tuesdays Mj - The Ritz, (address) 73 Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AD Wednesday Mj - The Engine Shed, York Road, Wetherby LS22 7SU. 7.30 – 11.00 pm Thursday Mj - Blackburn Hall, Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0AW. 7.30 – 10.30 pm Freestyle – mix & match the moves from the classes (or make them up!) to your favourite music. Usually weekends, venues include The Ritz, The Engine Shed, Riley-Smith Hall Tadcaster, Blackburn Hall, other venues are also available, check UK Jive http://www.uk-jive.co.uk. Join Alan for a fun evening, I dance several evenings, most weeks, lessons & freestyle events. Ring me before to arrange a meet up I will show you around but you are ok on your own. There is tuition included, a “beginners” class for everyone & an “intermediate” class for people who have mastered some of the basics, with an hour plus of “freestyle” around this to try out what you have learnt. There are “taxi dancers” to help get you on your feet & review the basics. Partners are rotated during the classes, so you get to meet a mix of friendly fun people, although some do take it quite seriously! The room gets hot, a great way to burn calories & more fun than the gym! Basic classes are repeated on an on-going basis, so you can dip in & out of sessions, gradually picking up the moves, which can get more challenging. Ask at the desk about special offers on the admission price, check online at groupon. Dance workshops, weekenders & holidays are also available, suitable for all levels. Dancing friends seem to just keep popping-up!

Badminton - Wednesdays - Harrogate If anyone who plays badminton would like to play on Wednesday nights [7.30 onwards] in Harrogate [just off the Leeds Road] then you would be welcome to come and give it a go at the Racquets Club. We are a friendly group who play for fun. The first session would be free, after that weekly fees are £4 or you can pay for rest of the year which would be much cheaper. You can either go along yourself to the Racquets Club or contact Jean on lad1997@hotmail.co.uk to arrange to meet up. Sunday Walking Group There is now an IVC walking group The group leader is Stuart and the walks are every Sunday starting at 10.30am. The walks are 6-7 miles in length and are generally in an area north of Leeds towards the Dales. They are followed by Sunday lunch at a nearby pub. Everyone is welcome to join either the walk or the lunch or both. Walks are planned on a week by week basis so to find out where next week's walk is phone Stuart or email Chris Tykoons Investment Club. Tel Jane H for more details We are a friendly Club who meet once a month in the evening to discuss investment ideas and choose shares to buy. We have been running since 2001, and most members are current/past IVC members although we are not linked to Leeds IVC. If you are interested in the stock market you are welcome to come to our next meeting (in the Bar area adjacent to the hotel reception) Monday 12 December 7.30pm in Weetwood Hall Bar

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We have two book groups one based in the Leeds area and another based on the Harrogate area. All are welcome to come join us for any of the meetings. We meet at different members homes each month, and the person who suggested the book usually leads the discussion. Leeds For the Leeds Group contact Rachel Meetings start 7.45 for 8pm Wednesday 21st December Favourite Travel Books 7.45 for 8pm at Heather's Optional meal beforehand 6.45pm Contact Heather by Friday 16th December to book for the meal or for more details. January Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris February The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle by Kirsty Wark March The Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson

Harrogate For the Harrogate Group contact Chris Meetings start at 7.30pm Friday November 18th 'An Unsuitable Job for a Woman' by PD James at Jo's in north Leeds email Friday December 9th 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd at Janet's in Boston Spa email Thursday January 19th 'Stasi Child' by David Young, at Lynda's in north Leeds 7.30pm, email or phone

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DECEMBER 2016 WAVERLEY CASTLE HOTEL MELROSE - JUST AFTER NEW YEAR WEEKEND - 6-9 January 2017 • Weekend, Friday 06/01/17 to Monday 09/01/17, in bonny Scotland. • This year the early year weekend break is going to be in Melrose (Scottish Borders) • 4 Days / 3 nights accommodation on half board basis at the Waverley Castle hotel which is situated about 1 mile from town centre • Four drinks vouchers per person on Saturday night • Included excursion to Edinburgh • Full entertainment including live act/s on Saturday night • Return coach travel •

Waverley Castle Hotel Book holiday directly oneself via Shearings 0844 824 6351; code :BEMELWP:Weekend Plus-Melrose(06/01/17 to 09/01/17) Cost £ 109 room 2 persons sharing Single rooms (recommend early booking as limited number) from £124 Departures from Yorkshire . This event is NPV and will include other social group/s. Note this event may be available in near future with National Holidays, with similar format but maybe different excursion/s, possibly a little cheaper Please let us know you are coming so we can look out for you on arrival by contacting either Tony e-mail : tonycontactme@gmail.com or Lizzie 07949885971

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Leeds IVC General enquiries

enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk

Leeds IVC Website leedsivc.org.uk

Meetup Site meetup.com/Leeds-Harrogate-IVC-Social-Group/

New Members Robin O enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk 0113 2935928

Membership Secretary Peter S members@leedsivc.org.uk

Treasurer Jane F treasurer@leedsivc.org.uk

Bulletin Editor Clare A bulletin@leedsivc.org.uk

Acting AIVC Liaison Officer National Coordinator

Rachel F alo@leedsivc.org.uk

Club Secretary Harrogate Rep Jo R Leeds South Reps Audrey A

Andy M

Webmaster for Website

Rachel F webmaster@leedsivc.org.uk

AIVC Website (National Association)

www.ivc.org.uk and inter events club page

Sheffield IVC SheffieldIVC.org.uk

Halifax + Huddersfield IVC

HalifaxHuddersfieldIVC.org.uk

aivcliaisonofficer@halifaxhuddersfieldivc.org.uk

York IVC YorkIVC.org.uk

Membership Subscription rates for 2016 will be £20 for new members. For existing members £5 for e-bulletin LEEDS & HARROGATE IVC CONSTITUTION A copy is available from The Committee on request. Leeds IVC is a non-profit-making social group run by it's members, with events arranged by members. Everyone becoming a member agrees to be bound by the Constitution by signing the application form. Leeds IVC Members may also attend events organised by other IVC's or by AIVC (IVC national association). The Club is a non-profit-making events and activities group and run by its members. IVC Events - Sorry, children are not allowed at IVC events unless it is stated "Children Welcome" or similar. Events listed are normally for IVC members only unless otherwise stated, or by arrangement with the organiser.

This is the 53rd, year of Leeds IVC Social Group! Leeds & Harrogate IVC is a member of the national Association of IVC's (AIVC) IVC is a national network of not-for-profit clubs, established in 1947

DISCLAIMER Please note you are responsible for your own safety when attending IVC events, and for any material loss. This is a voluntary club – event organisers receive no payment, except sometimes for expenses. For example, if you go on a walk, you must make sure you are properly equipped. The organiser(s) are not responsible for mishaps. The legalese is in Article 66 of Leeds IVC Constitution.

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Event details and articles for the Bulletin to go to Clare by email/phone by 26th of the month to bulletin@leedsivc.org.uk

This is the last month with our 2016 committee. Thank you so much for those who have done so much to make the Club run so well but

will not be serving on the Committee - that's a huge thank you to June and Andy, and to Robin. Another huge thank you to all of us who have volunteered for another year - that's Jane who does magical things with the finances, Peter who keeps track of our members, and Jo (and Chris) who keep a look out for the Harrogate members, and Rachel , as ALO and webmaster; and Peter doing the auditing- it's been so easy and fun with you all!

Sundays Sunday Walk Group every Sunday starting at 10.30am. The walks are 6-7 miles in length generally in an area north of Leeds. Everyone

is welcome to join either the walk or lunch at a nearby pub. To find out where each week's walk is phone Stuart on or email Chris at

Mon Ceroc Evening at St Chad’s Church Hall, Otley road, Headingly, LS16 5JT (quite near the Village Hotel, next to the BP garage) 7.30 – 10.30 pm, then on-going on a weekly basis £7 for the evening plus £2 for (life?) membership Join Alan or ask for him on the desk

Tue 8.30 pm onwards. Every Tuesday City Centre Bar Night at The Black Prince, 40 Boar Lane, Leeds LS15DA Our own private room upstairs (ask at the bar if unsure)

Tue Modern Jive - The Ritz, (address) 73 Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AD. Join Alan Wed Badminton - Wednesdays - Harrogate If anyone who plays badminton would like to play on Wednesday nights [7.30 onwards] in

Harrogate [just off the Leeds Road] then you would be welcome to come and give it a go at the Racquets Club. We are a friendly group who play for fun. The first session would be free, after that weekly fees are £4 or you can pay for rest of the year which would be much cheaper. You can either go along yourself to the Racquets Club or contact Jean to arrange to meet up.

Wed Modern jive (Mj) is ceroc by another name – Learn to dance at the Engine Shed, York Road, Wetherby LS22 7SU 7.30 – 11.00 pm, on an on-going weekly basis, just £7 for the evening. Very friendly, no partner or experience needed. Alan goes regularly, call for advice, insights or to meet-up

Thurs Modern Jive - Blackburn Hall, Commercial Street, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0AW. 7.30 – 10.30 pm Join Alan wyPlayhouse - tickets available from Peter Wed Nov 30 Classical Platform

returns for it's Autumn Season on the last Wednesday of the month in the Shire Oak Room at HEART, Headingley's arts centre on Bennett Road. Relax with a glass of wine or cup of tea in a friendly atmosphere, while listening to a wide variety of classical music performed by students, talented enthusiasts, and local professionals. Doors open at 7.15 and tickets are just £6 on the door. Find more details each month at Classical Platform on Facebook or from Jo

Fri 2 Dec Fish & Chip Supper at Tingley Bar Fish Restaurant, Bridge Street, Leeds, LS27 0RT. 6.30pm - good value, seniors special £7.50 - Contact June

DECEMBER 2016 Fri 2 Dec Fish & Chip Supper at Tingley Bar Fish Restaurant,

Bridge Street, Leeds, LS27 0RT. 6.30pm - good value, seniors special £7.50 - Contact June

Sat 3 Dec Invite from our friends from IVC Halifax/Huddersfield An evening of 1940's style swing music and dance with Sticky Wicket and his Swing Orchestra! Back by popular demand! Drummer band leader of the successful 1940’s style band Sticky Wicket Swing Orchestra, since 1999. The band is now atop attraction on the British swing Dance scene, leading to Sticky being hailed ‘The UK’s No.1 Swing Drummer’. This includes a fantastic dance lesson from the couple ‘A-Train Swing’. Venue & address - The Carding Shed, Dobroyd Mills, Butt Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1AF Doors open 7pm, meet outside at 6.45pm to get seats together as unreserved Ticket price - £15 per person (advance tickets only) Contact - Ginny on 01484 435808 by 5th November

Wed 7 Dec Harrogate Clubnight and New Members Evening from 8.15pm at The Radcliffe Arms, Follifoot, HG3 1DR. Social evening for members, their guests, and anyone interested in joining IVC.

Thurs 8 Dec Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Xmas Dinner Phone Fred

Fri Dec 9 Harrogate Book Group 7.30pm at Janet's in Boston Spa - 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd

Fri 9- Sun 11 Dec

Weekend Away Keswick, Lake District A regular haunt for our Christmas weekend, this venue has lots of twin rooms and a great common space for eating, dancing and whatever. Just a couple of hundred yards from the town centre, there are many things to do in Keswick (Xmas Market in some years) and plenty of opportunities for walks in the hills. There is a swimming pool nearby if you need to relax. To book a place on this weekend, please send a cheque payable to Leeds IVC for £40 per weekend to Jane

Sat 10 Dec Day out in York .. visit the St Nicholas Fayre, see the Ice Sculptures, walk the walls or simply soak up the atmosphere and do some Christmas shopping. Contact Jane for further information

Sat 10 Dec Christmas Disco, Engine Shed, Wetherby, 7.30 pm. Entry £5. "Start your festivities at the Engine Shed with our Christmas Disco! All the best music from the past few decades through to the present day, with some festive classics thrown in for good measure". Join Tina there

Mon 12 Dec Leeds Clubnight at The Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) Chapel Allerton, 201 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PT. Phone Robin on 0113 2935928 to arrange to meet him there or email New Member Enquiries at enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Join us at our tables in the usual alcove to the left of the front door. All welcome. Committee meeting 8pm 8.30pm Leeds Clubnight - Social and New Members Evening

Mon 12 Dec Tykoons Investment Club. 7.30 pm in Weetwood Hall Bar meeting in the Bar area adjacent to the hotel reception Tel Jane H for more details

Tue 13 Dec Monthly Pub Quiz Night - Meet for a free quiz which starts at 8.30pm. It is suggested that you may wish to come early at 7pm and have a meal before the quiz starts(optional). Contact John Just to let you know, our team won the Quick Fire Round at the quiz night in November and won a bottle of wine! So come along and join us for the Dec quiz and perhaps you can win also!

DECEMBER 2016 Fri 16 Dec Join Helen C and Neil for pre - Christmas drinks. We plan to be there from 7.30pm for a bar meal but you are welcome to join us at

anytime. Phone Helen or Neil to confirm if you will be attending. Sat 17 Dec Lord D'Arcy Pub, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8EH

Music by "The Locals" from 8.30 til late - a local band playing "Rock, Rhythm & Booze." Come and cheer on Josie's brother who is the bass player. Meet Josie there

Sat 17 Dec Koshka Russian Gypsy music trio at Otley Courthouse 8pm. Tickets from the Courthouse otleyhouse.org.uk or 01943 467216. Join Brian and Clare there

Sat 17 Dec Christmas night out It's the Christmas Party Night costing £24.95 for a 3 course dinner at 8pm and disco until 1am. Contact Chris

Tue 20 Dec 7pm - Xmas meal 2 course meal £9, 3 courses £11.50. We will be pre-ordering for this meal so contact June to book your place

Wed 21 Dec Leeds Book Group - Favourite Travel Books Optional meal beforehand 6.45pm Contact Heather by Friday 16th December to book for the meal or for more details.

Sun 25 Dec Christmas Day meal -this is an Indian Restaurant, but there are one or two English options for those who do not like Indian food. It is a set menu for £25 and there is no licence, so take your own alcohol. Dining at 5pm and a deposit of £10 will secure your place. Limited numbers so hurry. Contact Tony or Lizzie

Sat 31 Dec New year If you would like to join me at 8pm for a bottle and plate meal followed by a drive into Ripon for the new year celebrations please ring Susan for more details.

Sat 31 Dec Invite from our friends from IVC Halifax/Huddersfield @6.45pm New Year’s Eve Celebration with the fabulous 'The Swing Commanders' Ticket price: £55 including Festive Buffet. Contact Ginny for tickets The Swing Commanders are a high energy jive and harmony quintet who incorporate a wide variety of dances in their set. There are plenty of jive numbers: Lindy, Rock and Roll, Charleston and even the Collegiate Shag. Throw in a Barn Dance, a Virginia Reel, some foxtrots and a Rumba and you’ve got a great night your feet will remember for a long time! Tickets are selling fast, in fact 7 of us have already bought ours, so let me know & send your money accordingly

Wed 4 Jan Harrogate Clubnight and New Members Evening from 8.15pm at The Radcliffe Arms, Follifoot, HG3 1DR. Social evening for members, their guests, and anyone interested in joining IVC.

Fri 6 Jan Sleeping Beauty at the City Varieties Liz has reserved 20 seats for the Rock and Roll panto, Sleeping Beauty at the City Varieties in Leeds at 7.30pm at a discounted price of £17 per ticket. It is very much done on 2 levels of equal appeal to children and adults and the musicality is fantastic, dancing allowed! Initially, this is for us adults only to get in touch with our inner child but, if there are some places left I may allow the grandkids. Please let me know how many seats you would like as soon as possible and definitely by 5th December, I am happy to take either cash or cheque payment on the night. liznightingale@live.co.uk / 07511770811

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Fri 6- Mon 9 Jan 2017

Waverley Castle Hotel Melrose 4 nights (3 days) half board. Cost £ 109 room 2 persons sharing. Single rooms (recommend early booking as limited number) from £124 Return coach travel, excursion to Edinburgh, entertainment Saturday night. Please let us know you are coming so we can look out for you on arrival by contacting either Tony or Lizzie More details in Bulletin

Thurs 12 Jan WyPlayhouse -Strictly Ballroom The UK premiere of the hit musical from Baz Luhrmann’s film. This is the adult Christmas show...

Mon 16 Jan Leeds Clubnight at The Toby Carvery (Queens Arms) Chapel Allerton, 201 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PT. Email New Member Enquiries at enquiries@leedsivc.org.uk Join us at our tables in the usual alcove to the left of the front door. All welcome. Committee meeting 8pm 8.30pm Leeds Clubnight - Social and New Members Evening

Thurs 19 Jan Harrogate Book Group at Lynda's in north Leeds 7.30pm, 'Stasi Child' by David Young,

Wed 25 Jan Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Burn's Night Set Menu Phone Fred :- Thurs 23 Feb Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Gourmet Rhubarb Dinner Phone Fred :- Thurs 16 March

Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Carvery Buffet Menu Phone Fred :-

Fri 26- Sun 26 March

Weekend Away Kilnsey Yorkshire Dales A new venue for us, this is a converted barn close to Kilnsey Crag on the road up Wharfedale to Kettlewell. A pub and trout farm are close by, together with plenty of walking opportunities from the bunkhouse. The 10 twin bedrooms all have en-suite facilities. It’s not too far from Leeds so that we should be able to fight our way there even if there are floods! To book a place on this weekend, please send a cheque payable to Leeds IVC for £40 per weekend to Jane

Thurs 6 April Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Titanic Dinner Set Menu Phone Fred :- Thurs 18 May Gaskell's Dinner 6.30 for 7pm Raymond Blanc TDH Phone Fred :- Fri 21, Sat 22, Sun 23 and Monday 24 July.

Weekend Away Hathersage Peak District we have confirmed that we will be at Hathersage in the Peak District on 21-24 July 2017 (Friday PM to Monday AM) – more details of the accommodation shortly but the weekend is open for booking now! Good opportunities for walking, cycling or relaxation. To book a place on this weekend, please send a cheque payable to Leeds IVC for £40 per weekend to Jane