Firstly, Thank you to Poppy Faulkner aged 10 from Ireland Wood School for her winning entry into our Kids Cover Competition.

April was a bit chilly after the sun went down but it was lovely to see Leeds city centre buzzing with so many cafes and bars bringing hospitality into the streets.

It looked almost normal in the photos. I haven’t braved it properly yet (just a couple of cheeky pints), like so many I am waiting for my jab, which I now have booked.

I have attended a family barbeque which was great to get a few of us together and my diary is starting to fill up for the summer.

For this edition I’ve had a conversation with brilliant scriptwriter Lisa Holdsworth, what an absolute joy. We talked about her favourite dialogue, A Discovery of Witches, Unsung Collective, the Writers’ Guild and top tips for budding writers.

Countryside Ranger – David Preston has provided information on the volunteer programme for adults and children helping to improve and maintain habitats in Meanwood Valley and Breary Marsh.

‘Winter Friends’ run by Leeds City Council has provided an update on how the programme will be continuing into the warmer months.

I chatted with Pilates instructor and massage therapist Jana Shirley, we discussed the effects that Covid has had on her business and how she and her clients have embraced the changes required to stay out of pain without any hands on care.

Meanwood based independent business owner Lydia Rain got in touch to provide timely information on anxiety and tips to stay in control with mindset techniques. I hope that you find this article really helpful.

If you need them here are the crossword answers.

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