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GARFORTH JAZZ ROCK BAND
High energy band perform dynamic and exciting shows.
CONTACT: Dave Evans
BASE: Garforth Community College
EMAIL: coombse01@leedslearning.net
WEBSITE: www.gjrb.co.uk
OTHER INFORMATION: see website

GARFORTH JUBILEE BRASS BAND
Garforth Jubilee Brass Band was established in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Garforth Jubilee Brass offers people of all ages the opportunity to learn to play a brass musical instrument. If you would like to join us, either as a beginner or an existing player, please e-mail using the address below.
The band welcomes those with musical skills and experience who would like to pass on their abilities to others. We have a variety of brass instruments available in return for a small deposit.
CONTACT: Paul Lappage
TELEPHONE: (0113) 2945462
BASE: Ninelands Primary School, Ninelands Lane, Garforth.
EMAIL: info@garforthjubilee.org
WEBSITE: www.garforthjubilee.org
OTHER INFORMATION:
* The main band rehearses from 7pm to 8.30pm Wednesday evenings in school term time at Ninelands Primary School. Our Beginners section is also on Wednesday evening, starting at 6.30pm at the same school.


GARFORTH BRASS
3rd Section Competeing Brass Bands
CONTACT: Karen Browning (Secretary)
TELEPHONE: 07801 635054
BASE: Garforth Community College
EMAIL: mail@garforthbrass.com
WEBSITE: www.garforthbrass.com
OTHER INFORMATION:
* The band rehearses at Garforth Community College on Sunday evenings from 6pm-7.30pm. This is very good in the fact that we survive on only one rehearsal per week whereas other bands have two or three. So it is an attraction to 'brass banders' who maybe cannot afford the time for more than one rehearsal. We welcome any new players who can meet the high standards that the band must maintain to reach our goal.



GARFORTH BRIDGE CLUB
A club which plays duplicate and teams bridge
CONTACT: Audrey Jeal
TELEPHONE: (0113) 2862914
WEBSITE: www.garforthbridgeclub.co.uk
OTHER INFORMATION:
Regular bridge evenings are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.15pm at Barwick Cricket Club, Barwick-in-Elmet, and on Thursdays at 7pm at Halliday Court, Garforth. Visitors are welcome but should preferably contact Audrey in advance. Interested in learning to play bridge? - contact Audrey.



DIFFERENT STAGES THEATRE COMPANY
Formed in 1994 the Swillington-based group to promote drama and live music in communities.
CONTACT: Keith Bowen
TELEPHONE: (0113) 2872068
FAX: (0113) 2877688
EMAIL: StagesTC@aol.com
WEBSITE: www.differentstages.leedslearning.org


GARFORTH AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY
CONTACT: Laura Oswald - (secretary) on (0113) 2873163 or 07806 615307 or Mike Nicholls (chairman) on (0113) 2865552 (Evenings) or 07736 144500 (Anytime)
EMAIL: Laura at: little_black_sheepy@hotmail.co.uk or Mike at: mnicholls@buckinghamnicholls.com
WEBSITE: www.gadsweb.co.uk (currently not in operation but hopefully will be back up soon)
OTHER INFORMATION:
* Membership of the Society is currently £15 per year (£5 for anyone still in full time education) and is open to anyone over the age of 16.
* People can also become 'Friends' of the Society for an annual subscription of £10 if they simply wish to support the society, but not be an active member, for which they receive copies of the Newsletters and notice/invitations to any social events.
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GARFORTH MUSICAL SOCIETY
CONTACT: Lynne Hill on (0113) 2868802 (Home) or (0113) 2065419 (Work)
ADDRESS: 11a Westfield Lane, Kippax, LS25 7LY.
EMAIL: lynne.hill@leedsth.nhs.uk
WEBSITE: n/a
OTHER INFORMATION:
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ST MARY'S YOUTH THEATRE
The objective of SMYT is to provide education in the performing arts for young people of all abilities and in particular to foster in them an appreciation and enjoyment of theatre arts and drama. They are taught team work and dedication and acquire self-confidence and a sense of belonging. A large number of the group go on to Performing Arts colleges and theatre schools.
CONTACT: Steve Archdale
TELEPHONE: 07889440516
ADDRESS: 7 James Close, Garforth Leeds, LS25 2NS
EMAIL: steve.archdale@btinternet.com
WEBSITE: www.stmarysyouththeatre.blogspot.com
OTHER INFORMATION:
* The Theatre's first ever production was Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1993 with a cast of more than 60 with ages ranging from eight to 22. Everyone who auditioned were all succesful no one was turned away. The show was rehearsed and performed in 8 weeks to thunderous acclaim in a church hall converted into a Pharaoh's tomb by a local artist. What began as a one-off production became the start of many shows to come.
* A disastrous fire in 1995 wrecked their headquarters, destroying costumes, props and sets. This could easily have been the end of SMYT but as a result they have pulled together and grown stronger gradually replacing their losses. As members of the Leeds Civic Arts Guild they perform at the new, Leeds Carriageworks theatre which is in the Millenium Square, mainly musicals (i.e., Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fame, Children of Eden, Les Mis. etc.).
* The National Theatre Connections scheme gives the group the chance to perform new plays written by the very best writers. In 2002 they were fortunate to perform at the Royal National Theatre itself.
* Recent productions include Little Shop of Horrors, Honk, 17, Feather Boy and The Musicians.
* SMYT are now based, rehearse and perform at Green Lane School, Garforth, Leeds and charge a yearly subscription fee of £20.

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MUSICABILITY
A charity set up to support music in Garforth from getting started through to musician support and helping new community music groups.
CONTACT: Rebecca Brayson on 07747 624785
EMAIL: rbrayson@tiscali.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.musicability.org

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