The University of Leeds Ladies' Club
Summer 2024
Monthly Newsletter - March 2024
Dear Ladies,
Welcome to the March newsletter and may I wish you all a very Happy Easter!
Report of the talk on 21st March.
On 21st March, 30 members and guest enjoyed a most interesting and enlightening talk on ‘Spinning in the West Riding’ which was given by Dr John Cruickshank.
The talk focused on the ‘industry’ before the industrial revolution. We heard all about the development of spinning which, pre-industrialisation, was carried out at home, the original ‘cottage industry’. Dr Cruickshank’s talk led to a number of questions about the industry and also a number of members related anecdotes about their ancestors who had used many of the crafts in their own family lives. A very interesting and enjoyable afternoon.
Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 9th April 2024 - Informal Coffee Morning from 10.30am onwards
In March, following the closure of the Lawnswood Arms, we held our first coffee morning at the Golden Beam on the Otley Road in Headingley. this first meeting at the Golden Beam was well supported and I have had very positive feedback about the venue. Therefore, arrangements have been made for us to continue to meet at the Golden Beam on the second Tuesday of each month.
Accordingly, the April Coffee Morning will be held in the Library at the Golden Beam on Tuesday 9th April from 10.30am onwards.
As before, this is a drop-in session and no payment is required in advance, just pay for what you have on the day.
The Golden Beam is situated in the former Elinor Lupton building on Otley Road and there is a car park at the rear plus on street parking in the area. The buses travelling on the Otley Road/Headingley Lane all stop outside. These are the No’ 6, 8, 27, 28 and the limited stop X84, although do check with the driver on the X84 that he/she will allow you to alight outside the Golden Beam. If you park in the car park, please note that you should register your car number plate at the Bar to avoid any possible parking fines.
I hope as many members as possible will be able to attend and I look forward to seeing you then.
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Monday 15th April 2024. “Television – How it works….and sometimes doesn’t!”
An illustrated talk by Patrick Titley, a former TV producer and director and also a visiting Professor at the University of York, who will share with us his experiences of working in television and of the people he has met.
Patrick is an experienced series producer, and single- and multi-camera director. He’s worked on a wide variety of programmes – drama, documentary and entertainment, and he’s directed live shows on every terrestrial channel. He’s won several awards, including a BAFTA and an RTS, and he’s been a senior executive at a major broadcaster. He is also an experienced trainer in single- and multi-camera techniques; and has been a Senior Lecturer on the ScreenSkills accredited BSc in Film and Television Production at the University of York.
Recent credits:
Susan Calman's Antiques Adventure : True North for Channel 5; (TX Nov 2021)
Today at the Great Yorkshire Show: Daisybeck for Channel 5 (TX July 2019)
Carols at Christmas: Daisybeck for Channel 5 (TX Dec 2019)
This talk will be held at Headingley Golf Club at 2pm. A Flyer and Booking Form was sent out on 22nd March with a closing date of Tuesday 9th April. Bookings should be made with Gillian Roche at the address shown on the booking form.
To avoid disappointment may I suggest that, if you wish to attend, you send your booking as soon as possible.
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Spring Lunch.
In previous years, members will remember that we have held an annual Spring Lunch at the end of March or in early April. I send apologies that this year we have not been able to make an arrangement as yet. It has proved to be very difficult to obtain a booking at a suitable venue and so the ‘Spring’ Lunch may have to become an early summer Lunch.
I am trying to make a booking in the near future for perhaps a date in May and will let you know as soon as possible. Watch this space!
AGM
The Annual General Meeting is held, normally, at the end of June. At the moment, I am waiting for confirmation that we can hold the meeting at Headingley Golf Club, as before, but I will not know the outcome of my request until later this month.
I am also investigating alternative venues and, once again, I will let you know as soon as possible so that you can put the date in your diary.
Do watch your inbox for further information.
Reports from the groups.
Book Group
Thursday 28th March 2024
The March 2024 meeting of Book Group 2 was held at the home of Jennifer Milligan with a full complement of members.
The book this month was ‘Death at La Fenice’ by Donna Leon. It was the first of the Donna Leon books, which are set in Venice and general consensus was that it was a most enjoyable book.
We agreed that this book was easy to read and was quite amusing in places. The descriptions of Venice were excellent and depicted the misty, mysterious, atmosphere of the city very well.
Our thanks go to Jennifer for hosting the meeting and for the usual delicious tea and cake.
And finally!
Spring inevitably brings discussion about what is to happen in the next academic year and, in particular, the membership of the committee for the new year.
The committee has a membership of 12 of which 6 places are for members who hold offices (such as President, Treasurer etc) and 6 who do not hold any office but provide advice and support at meetings. These positions are open to Full and Associate members of the Club and are usually held on a three-year basis, although that is flexible.
A couple of the current committee members are coming to the end of their time on the committee and we need to look for their replacements.
Can You Help?
We are a very friendly group, with enjoyable meetings, which always include cake! If you think you would be interested, and would like to know more, do please get in touch with me and I will do my best to answer any queries you may have.
The next newsletter will be 30th April. If you have any items for inclusion, please could you let me have them by no later than 28th April.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the newsletter. Take Care and Keep Safe,
Carole