The Grapevine Brighouse Issue 83 January 2020

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Fitness

Don’t let Winter be a Downer!

The weather is doing its worst, It’s also important for our noble plan to get it going this
the nights have drawn in and minds as well as our bodies to month, perhaps as one of your
the shortest day of the year on have that crucial time out, to New Year Resolutions, may I
December 22nd is barely more mentally recalibrate after all submit for your consideration the
than a week behind us. Many of the fuss and excitement. Don’t question - why wait? Don’t delay,
us will be recovering from the forget, this month will feel that start right now while the iron of
Christmas festivities and nothing much gloomier if all your hard intention is still hot?! You’ll be so
could be more appealing right work over the last few months glad you did. Don’t forget, this is
now than to hibernate under a has unraveled from having a not just the start of a New Year, it
warm blanket with the heating December hiatus. You may find is the start of a new decade. You
on full blast… but, I must urge yourself right back at ground need to smash through the initial
you to NOT give up on your zero, starting from near scratch pain barrier and get on your way.
fitness routines! again - it’s so easily done! Now Just a thought, this year, why not
We need to stay fit and healthy is the time to get right back keep up your fitness regime right
physically and counter those into the groove and continue to through the summer holidays and
extra calories consumed in colder commit to your ongoing fitness even the festive period.
weather, including all that heavy schedule.
winter food and all those extra If you don’t already have a I wish you all a very prosperous
indulgences consumed during regular fitness and wellbeing (and fit) 2020!
the festive season. routine and you have the very Kirsty Green

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“The time has just flown by. a lot of us are after indulging over I haven’t looked back. Not only
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and we’re still growing. Local With equipment that gets lost inches and I have met some
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we have new people joining us on uncomfortable, Body Shape always there to offer support and
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Fitness - PilatesNewYear,NewYou,New Start
Tones the parts other exercises cannot reach!

I know the title of this article muscle is contracted, it causes tendons, leading to a range of
sounds a bit like a 1980’s beer the elbow joint to bend, making problems.
slogan, but it nicely simplifies an obvious flex - as well as the Pilates practice bridges this
one of the main aspects that popular adage #sunsoutgunsout! muscular gap. Slow, controlled
differentiates the Pilates system Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to movements, synced with
from other forms of exercise. be toned and strong but if the breathing, reconnect the
In the body we have two types stabiliser muscles aren’t equally stabiliser muscles, building
of skeletal muscle - movers and attended to, injury, imbalance strength and developing the
stabilisers. Movers make things and impaired function can arise. synergy between all the different
happen, often working as pairs The stabilisers are the lesser muscle groups. This is relevant for
agonistically & antagonistically. known muscles that support the everyone, from the body builder
These muscle types tend to get movers, they are much smaller to the inactive office worker.
all the glory, because we can in size and not necessarily I’m sure we’d all agree that
visually see the tone and shape visible. When they are exercised prevention is better than cure,
of them, and their strength can regularly and become well- so don’t wait until you have an
easily be showcased. So typically, toned, they help prevent injury injury and your physio suggests
when we train our bodies in and make the body as a whole you join a Pilates class. Get
the gym, we’ll focus on the far more functional, strong and yourself booked in now!
movers and often only the ‘prime agile. Sadly though, if left alone, Kirsty Green
movers’ will get our attention. they will wither and won’t fire up
An example of this is the classic effectively when really needed,
bicep curl - when the bicep putting extra strain on joints and

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Mental health awarenessNewYear,NewYou,New Start
It’s okay to talk

Most local readers will have should not be used. Often, Luke Ambler
heard about the amazing work people don’t know why they
done by Andy’s Man Club, feel the way they do, and they that be surrounding yourself
founded by Luke Ambler in can’t explain it. As a society, we with people that make you feel
Halifax and now running Clubs need to learn to not be reactive good or visiting places that
throughout the UK. to each other’s behaviours and evoke happiness, or by going to
Here’s an extract from a recent to be more sympathetic to what the gym, playing a sport, playing
interview with Luke… others might be dealing with. an instrument or reading.
Luke founded mental health What are the key things that you Why is it so difficult for men to
support network Andy’s Man believe help someone suffering speak out?
Club, and the associated from depression to survive it? I think there are three reasons.
Instagram account @ Speaking out. We’ve had best First, they don’t want to burden
andymansclubUK, in August part of 250 men in Halifax alone loved ones. Second is weakness.
2016 after his brother-in-law, (this doesn’t’ include our other Historically men work and
Andy, took his own life following groups across the country) saying women are the homemakers,
a period of depression. The club that sharing has saved their life. but society has evolved and
is “a talking group, a place for They also say how useful it is women work now and people
men to come together in a safe talking to someone experiencing strive for equal opportunities.
environment to talk about issues the same thing because you Social evolution has moved at
and problems they have faced or can help each other to provide such a pace and men are no
are currently facing” with other coping strategies and you longer the leaders of the pack as
men who may have been or are identify with each other, which is such, but we now need to break
in similar situations. a totally different experience to this stigma down and change
What’s your advice for anyone sitting opposite a councillor. our culture. And finally, I think
who is close to someone YOU NEED STRATEGIES. YOU embarrassment plays a big part.
suffering from a bout of NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU CAN People are scared of giving others
depression? USE TO REMAIN ANCHORED something that could be used
What I always say is that you WHEN YOU ARE DOWN against them.
should strive to be that trusted The most basic and rewarding Why is it important for people to
person in your community or thing we encourage is finding talk about mental health?
your family who people can the good stuff in the day. It’s Because it’s the first step to
talk to. It’s vital to be that non- about making sure the good getting the help you need. Talking
judgemental person who will be outweighs the bad. You might is so vital and so crucial.
there and that people can talk talk to someone that says, “I had For more information about
to no matter what. And it’s so the worst day on Friday”. And my Andy’s Man Club go to;
important to learn to accept that reaction is, “Well, what about www.andysmanclub.co.uk
people who do have depression the other six days?”.
have good days and bad days. One other thing I would
From your experience, what is add is that you never really
the worst thing people can do “recover” or are “cured”. This
when someone is in the depths is a misconception and it’s
of depression? so much more beneficial to
The worst thing someone can do understand that fundamentally
is to tell them what you would this is about helping people learn
do, or to “man up” or “get on to cope. You need strategies.
with it”. These are toxic phrases You need to know what you
that have adverse affects and can use to remain anchored
when you are down, whether

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Active Calderdale

Being active is the perfect way to make a positive change to your life in 2020!

January is a time for many to try
and change old habits. In fact
the top new years’ resolutions
always feature the same usual
suspects:

• Quitting smoking
• Eating healthier
• Drinking less alcohol
• Making more time for friends
& family
• Exercising more.

They all come down to the same Looking for a walking or running group for beginners?
thing – making a positive change Bankfield GP surgery in Elland has groups for any age or ability
to your life – but where do you
start? What if we told you that – and there are plenty of others too!
taking the chance to be more
physically active this year could or you could be active with your walking group, beginners running
help you tackle a few of these friends and family! There’s also club, gardening, a dance class or
things all at once? a lot of evidence to suggest that joining your local gym. You could
once you make the change to do it alone, with something like
We all know that looking after get active, you’ll be more likely the couch to 5k App, or with
our bodies will mean that we to change your diet, alcohol others. If you’re already active, it
stay fit and healthy for longer, consumption & other habits such could be about helping others by
but did you know that being as smoking. taking them with you.
active can also help you with:
So, the big question is, what So long as you’re moving more
• Helping us to stay does being active really mean? every day, and for at least 30
independent for longer in our You don’t have to be a marathon minutes once a week, then it
lives runner or a world champion counts as being active.
• Improving sleep weight lifter to be active. It can So, if you’re looking to make a
• Reducing anxiety, stress and mean many things to everyone positive change in 2020, why not
depression in the borough, no matter try making an active choice?
• Improving self-esteem what your fitness level, age or About Active Calderdale:
• Reducing loneliness or experience. Active Calderdale is the strategy
isolation Being active can mean taking a for Calderdale to become the
• Preventing and treating small active decision and building most active borough in the
dementia it in to your life, say walking the north by 2024. We believe that
kids to school instead of driving, everyone in the borough has the
Being active with others can be a or getting off the bus one stop right to move more. Visit https://
great way to meet new people – earlier and walking the rest of active.calderdale.gov.uk/ to find
the way. It could mean taking out more.
part in a group activity like a

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Let’s talk ‘ Loos and Poos’
Flushing out the basics – courtesy of Guts UK!

We don’t talk about it often – but Fear not – we don’t have to in digestion by producing
our toilet habits can be a key give up our toilets as we now enzymes, so conditions such as
insight into our overall health. know them. To make life a little pancreatitis (inflammation of
Do you sit properly when using easier for your colon, invest in the pancreas) can cause excess
a foot stool to place under your fat in the stool. This could
 the toilet? feet when you poo and tilt your suggest that your pancreas
upper body forward slightly. Just in insufficient (pancreatic
Our gut is not designed to as nature intended. exocrine insufficiency). In
completely open when we What is Steatorrhea (and how addition to this, other causes
are sat down. When we sit (or do I say it?!) include cystic fibrosis, coeliac
stand), there is a muscle that Pronounced stee-at-oh-ree-a, disease, pancreatic cancer and
wraps around the end of our this refers to too much fat in your inflammatory bowel disease
colon and pulls, causing a curve faeces. (IBD).
in the colon. When we squat The make-up of our stool Make sure you’re looking at
(with our feet on a little stool in includes mostly water, plus fibre, your poo. Our stools can speak
front of the toilet), this muscle bacteria, mucus, protein, fats and volumes about our inner-
relaxes and the colon straightens so on. When you have too much workings. It’s about time we
out. This means that less fat in your stool (steatorrhea), abolished the taboo surrounding
pressure, straining or ‘tensing’ is you may experience symptoms poo! #nomorepootaboo
needed to release the stool. such as weight loss, abdominal
Squatting is the natural pooing pain, bloating and wind. Stools
position for humans, and the can also look bulky, oily, pale
toilet only really existed since orange/yellow, be foul-smelling
indoor sanitation was introduced. and sometimes runny. They may
Interestingly, haemorrhoids also be difficult to flush, and float
(piles) and digestive diseases like in the toilet bowl.
diverticular disease (a common Steatorrhea suggests that your
condition within which small digestive system isn’t breaking
pouches develop in the colon) down food adequately. The
are more common in countries pancreas plays a huge role
where the population sit on
some kind of chair to pass a
stool.

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Oh my aching back!
by Jen Redfern, Plus Health Company

Experiencing back pain is extremely common but can recovery. Speak to your GP or pharmacist about how
really cause havoc for us in day to day life, especially to effectively manage your pain. Using a heat or ice
if we have difficulty with everyday tasks such as pack (or both) can also be beneficial, particularly for
sitting at work or getting a good night’s sleep. It can muscular spasm(s).
often feel worse if we have associated symptoms Do your best to remain positive and cheery in
such as leg pain or tingling and numbness. In most yourself too. Research tells us that people who
cases, we can significantly improve our back pain worry excessively, those experiencing high levels of
in a few simple ways. Only a small number of cases stress and/or people with anxiety and depression
relate to serious pathology so, rest assured, in most are more likely to experience and report back pain.
instances, your back pain will significantly improve if Their perceived level of pain and disability is also
you know what to do… rated higher and may lead to a slower recovery
Firstly, research tells us that the best way to manage overall. It’s like putting a magnifying glass over the
and/or resolve back pain is to exercise regularly physical problem – it enlarges the issue.
and move often. It may feel like the last thing you
want to do, but try to introduce Finally, it’s important to
some activity/movement into your remember that some treatments/
day, every 30-60 minutes. Try a practitioners may be treating the
short walk around the office or symptom rather than the cause.
outside during breaks. Perhaps For example, if you are stiff in
take the stairs instead of using your upper back, have asymmetry
the lift. Introduce variety in your in your pelvis or perhaps just
work routine or daytime activities underperforming buttock muscles
in order to break the monotony. (!), these can all lead to back
For instance, complete printing or pain. Here at Plus Health Co, we
photocopying tasks intermittently promise to give you a thorough
rather than all at once. You could ‘MOT’ and will always treat the
also go visit your colleague down whole of you rather than just the
the hall rather than sending them hurting part.
an email or picking up the phone or
get up during the commercial breaks of your beloved
TV show. These simple adjustments offer your body
an opportunity to move more often, which it likes.
Very much…and remember, ‘variety is the spice of
life’ as the saying goes. Too much of any one thing
can be problematic.
If you regularly use a computer, make sure your
workstation is set up properly too. Visit the HSE
website and download their free DSE Checklist and
raise any outstanding issues with your line manager
(hse.gov.uk). Pay attention to your posture too and
try moving (or fidgeting!) intermittently. Regular,
gentle movements oil and grease our joints and help
keep our muscles more active.
It can also be helpful to take some pain-relieving
medication to help you remain more active. Avoiding
taking medication can sometimes worsen or delay

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The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity whose
wonderful volunteers help people over retirement
age and those in the latter stages of a terminal ill-
ness by offering all kinds of pet care. We urgently
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Will we go sledging
this winter?

By Chris Helme

Are we going to see any snow this year? ‘Sunny Bunces’ when everyone turned out to go
I know many will hope we don’t but how ice-skating.
long is it since the last big snow when No doubt many will recall their own school days.
at least we could get the sledge out? I The day we broke up from school for the Christmas
remember buying a sledge over 30 years holiday the snow started and every day we could
ago and taking it out on the Lightcliffe go out sledging. Then as if by magic the snow
piste, otherwise known as ‘Jasper Hill’, at melted away for another year, the day we returned
the end of Ripley Street. Those were the to school for the new year term. The weather is
days when as many as 200 youngsters certainly not like it used to be. In our featured
who were quite often accompanied by photograph, we have the Clifton Co-op branch on
an even bigger kid - otherwise known as Towngate in 1947. With no online shopping all
parents and were all at the Jasper Hill those years ago you would certainly have had to
slope. They would be there all day and make your food supplies last until the Co-op’s next
sometimes well into the early evening. delivery and you could get to the shop.
The big thrill in those days was if you Issue number seven of my Brighouse and District
could reach the stream in the bottom, Heritage Newseum magazine is now widely available
that was the sign of a truly ‘F1’ sledge. including through my website:
I don’t ever remember reaching the www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk
water’s edge myself but then the really
‘cool’ sledges that reached it every time were Chris Helme – Local Nostalgia Magazine
nothing more than a black bin liner or just a square Chris has launched a new, local nostalgia
of cardboard. magazine. The 5th edition is out now. You can
One of the most memorable winters in recent times find his advert on page 23
was in 1981. It was one of those rare occasions
when the motorway had to be closed and drivers
from the length and breadth of the M62 in our area
had to be billeted at the police station. That was
one of those previously unheard-of occasions when
people were only too pleased to sleep in the cells.
Whilst they were all drinking cups of soup, I was at
Bailiff Bridge trying to keep traffic moving but with
the crossroads being in a hollow everything soon
came to a halt and drivers had to take refuge where
they could.
Mind you, it was far from the worst snow the
town had ever experienced. Many will be able to
remember March 12, 1947, which was the 43rd day
of unbroken frost in the Brighouse area. Setting up
a new record for over fifty years. The longest was
in 1895 with 17 weeks, but after that 1940 held
the record. No doubt some readers will possibly
remember one of the rare occasions that even the
canal has frozen over. Let alone the small lake at

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Business, Finance & Technology

Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s

By Debbie Story, Sleigh & Story, Brighouse

Q. Do all assets qualify for the capital allowances difference between the correct amount payable on
Annual Investment Allowance? account and the amount of any payment on account
A. Unfortunately not all expenditure on plant made.
and machinery will qualify for annual investment Q. My wife doesn’t work. Can she transfer her
allowances (AIA). The most common examples of unused personal tax allowance to me?
assets that are not eligible are cars and assets that A. It is possible for a spouse or civil partner who
have been used for some other purpose before is not liable to income tax, or not liable above the
being brought into the business, for example a basic rate for a tax year, to transfer part of their
personally owned computer. These assets should personal allowance to their spouse or civil partner,
still qualify for capital allowances, but allowances provided that the recipient of the transfer is not
will be given gradually over several years, rather liable to income tax above the basic rate.
than the full cost being allowed against income all at The transferor’s personal allowance will be reduced
once, which is what the AIA gives. by the same amount. For 2019/20 the amount that
The AIA was set at its current level of £200,000 from can be transferred is £1,250. The spouse or civil
1 January 2016, but it was increased to £1,000,000 partner receiving the transferred allowance will be
for a temporary period of two years from 1 January entitled to a reduced income tax liability of up to
2019. It is therefore currently expected that the £250 for 2019/20.
allowances will revert to £200,000 from 1 January If you make the claim before 6 April 2020 for the tax
2021. year 2019/20, the claim continues until either you
Q. Due to cash flow difficulties I have not yet paid withdraw it or the recipient spouse or civil partner
my self-assessment payment on account, which does not obtain a tax advantage. On the other hand,
was due on 31 July 2019. I realise that I will have to if you make the claim after the end of the relevant
pay interest on the amount outstanding, but will I tax year, it will only have effect for the tax year to
also have to pay penalties? which the claim relates. So, if you make a claim after
A. HMRC charge interest on any tax paid late. The 5 April 2020 for 2019/20, you would need to make
current rate in force is 3.25%. another claim for 2020/21 if appropriate.
With regards to penalties, you will only be charged The claim can be made up to four years from the
if your balancing payment (due 31 January 2020) end of the relevant tax year. In other words, a claim
is late. The penalties for late payment under self- for marriage allowance for the tax year 2019/20
assessment are as follows: must be made by 5 April 2024.
- 30 days late: 5% of the unpaid tax
- 6 months late: additional 5% of the unpaid tax Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills,
- 12 months late: additional 5% of the unpaid tax. Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
HMRC may reduce a late payment penalty in ‘special
circumstances’, which does not include inability to You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook,
pay. In addition, a defence of ‘reasonable excuse’ or Twitter @sleighandstory.
may be available.
In relation to payments on account, the maximum The information contained in this article is of a general
penalty for fraudulent or negligent claims by nature and you are advised to obtain specific professional
taxpayers to reduce payments on account is the advice before you take any action.

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Food & Drink

Recipe

Wild Mushroom, Parsnip and Sprout Mac and Cheese

(serves 4) into the puree until it is well sprouts, seasoning if necessary.
covered. If the puree becomes Spoon the mushrooms and
This hearty winter warmer is too thick, add a little milk. Place sprouts over the four dishes,
perfect for a lazy Sunday veg out the macaroni into four warmed then sprinkle plenty of grated
or as an easy dinner. serving bowls. Warm through Parmesan on top. Finish with the
the wild Mushrooms and add the chopped chives and tuck in!
250g Wild Mushrooms (cleaned)
2 Large Parsnips
250ml Milk
8 Brussel Sprouts, blanched (with
a pinch of bicarb of soda)
300g Fresh Macaroni
200g Reggiano Parmesan
Salt/Pepper
50g Chopped Chives
50g Butter

Start by making a parsnip puree.
Peel the parsnips and slice
lengthways into quarters so you
can cut out the stalks. Place in a
saucepan and pour over the milk,
topping up with a little water if
there isn’t enough milk to cover
them. Cook until soft, then place
in a food mixer and blend until
smooth. Season with a little salt
and pepper.

Add the butter and a splash
of oil to a non-stick pan. Once
the butter starts to foam, add
the mushrooms, sauteé for
one minute and set aside.
Meanwhile, take the blanched
sprouts and slice to about 3mm
thick.

Bring a large pan of salted water
to the boil, add the macaroni
and cook until soft, then drain in
a colander. Just before serving,
place the parsnip puree into a
saucepan big enough to hold
all the macaroni. Warm it until
hot, add the macaroni and stir

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Community News & What’s On

What’s On... January

Your contributions are welcome and FREE for the Community Pages. Just email details to [email protected]
The deadline for submitting events for the February issue is 12th January- notices are placed on a first come, first served basis

LIGHTCLIFFE AND DISTRICT LOCAL NATIONAL TRUST SUPPORTERS
HISTORY SOCIETY GROUP, HALIFAX AND HUDDERSFIELD
(HOLME AND CALDER).
The next meeting of the current season of talks of the
Lightcliffe and District Local History Society will be Talk on the HALIFAX LITERARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL
held on Wednesday 15 January.  In his talk “Morning SOCIETY by Corinne McDonald. Saturday 11th January,
Star”, we’re looking forward to following Bob Horne 2.00 for 2.15pm, Blackley Baptist Church.The Society
on his local paper round of nearly 60 years ago, as played an important part in the cultural life of Halifax 
he explores its historical associations.The Society’s for over 130 years and its activities were many and
meetings are held at Lightcliffe C of E Primary School on varied. Corinne is a local historian.
Wednesday evenings from 7.30 - 9.30 pm.  This includes Members £3.00, non-members £4.00 (includes
a refreshment break at 8.15 pm.  The charge to non- refreshments after the talk). All welcome.
members is £2 per meeting, membership subscription
£6 per season. DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COFFEE
Further details can be found on the MORNING 
Society’s website, www.lightcliffehistory.org.uk
For anyone experiencing memory difficulties , you are
On Tuesday invited to share Company, Cuppa, Cake and Chat Held at
3 December St Chad’s Church, Halifax Road, Brighouse
Sue Blackwell, Every 1st Tuesday of the Month10.30 am - 12 noon 
a member of
Hipperholme & ALSO 
Lightcliffe Art GET TOGETHER COFFEE MORNING
Society stepped
in to cover the Every 3rd Tuesday of the month 10.30 am - 12 noon. As
absence of the the name implies . A friendly get together for anyone in
demonstrator the community and beyond!Bring a friend or pop in
who was unable on your own And enjoy A warm welcome, Company,
to attend due to Cuppa, Cake and Chat. At St Chad’s Church, Halifax
eye problems.  Road, Hove Edge Brighouse HD6 2QJ
She introduced Tel: Christine - 01484 717858 / 07927 565972
Aboriginal dot Eileen 07850 916062 for further details.
painting and
brought along all COFFEE MORNING AND SALE TO HELP
necessary materials, including explanations of various PEOPLE IN HAITI
patterns.  There were some very interesting results
and, fortunately, not too many members suffering from Central Methodist Church 18 Jan. 2020 -10.30 to 12.00
spots before the eyes!  Thank you, Sue.  A pleasurable Cake Stall and Refreshments available.
evening.  On Tuesday 17th December a fun and
games Christmas Party will be held at the Rest Centre,
Brighouse, 7.30-9.30 pm, and members will meet again
in the new year on Tuesday 7 January.  New members
- of any ability - welcome.  More info at www.handlas.
co.uk”

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Community News & What’s On

NEW AND EXITING ACTIVITIES FOR BRIGHOUSE BID
2020
Brighouse BID are launching a parking refund
Young Peoples Service Youth Club – Monday’s 6 - 9pm scheme. If you have a business in Brighouse and are
for 13 to 19-year olds, is set to continue through 2020. interested in joining the scheme please contact the
Dog Training with The Happy Dog Training Academy BID office by emailing [email protected]
Wednesday’s 7pm for beginners and 8pm for other dogs,
classes will begin again on Wednesday 8th January 2020.
Please contact The Happy Dog Training Academy directly
to book your slot.
The Space Lunch Club 11am – 2pm every other Friday
£4.00 for 2 course lunch and entertainment beginning
on Friday January 17th 2020
Fridays After School Fun 2:30 – 4:30 every Friday
combining play, crafts, IT and fun with themed food
including pizza, pasta and chilli.
Dance Ability Calderdale – Watch for a special one-off
event in February Half-Term
Baby and Toddler Group – Wednesday mornings 9:30 –
11:30, will continue in 2020
Calderdale Adult Learning Maths and English courses for
adults:
English for Parents @The Space Tuesday 09.30-12.00
07/01 - 11/02/2020
English for Parents @The Space Tuesday 09.30-12.00
25/02/ 14/07/2020
Everyday Maths for All @The Space Thursday 09.30-
12.00 09/01 - 13/02/2020
Everyday Maths for All @The Space Thursday 09.00-
12.00 27/02 - 16/07/2020
Job Club run by Halifax Opportunities Trust 11am - 1pm
starting Friday 10th January
Ring 01484 556924 or email
[email protected] for further details
Website www.thespaceatfieldlane.org.uk

BRIGHOUSE ART CIRCLE                                                     BRIGHOUSE AND DISTRICT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY JANUARY
Brighouse Art Circle is a friendly group of people, MEETING
who share a love for art. They enjoy demonstrations,
workshops, life models and exhibitions.  New members The next meeting of the Brighouse and District Historical
of all abilities are warmly welcomed at any time of Society will be on Wednesday 8th January 2020 when
the year. Meetings are held every Thursday at Waring Trevor Simpson will give a presentation about called
Green Community Centre, Brighouse HD6 2AX at ‘Small Town Saturday Night’. (Halifax in the 50s, 60s &
7.30pm. Call in or phone Max on 07885 451774  or 70s). The Society meets at the Brighouse Rest Centre,
facebook, email [email protected] or visit Park Row, Brighouse 7.30 to 9.00pm.
website www.brighouseartcircle.co.uk Members free, visitors £3a
2 Jan 20 Life Model
16 Jan Demonstration by Charles Kelly in watercolour
23 Jan Workshop, with poster art challenge (picture
provided)
30 Jan Demonstration by Ann Allen 1000 years of
Chinese painting

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Index of Advertisers

New Year, New You Homes & Interiors Homes & Interiors

Andys Man Club 11 Bathrooms/Tiling/Plastering Kitchens & Bedrooms
Below The Belt Therapy 15
Body Shape 7 Queensbury Kitchens, Bedrooms, Queensbury Kitchens Bedrooms
Calderdale Council - Gym 13, 52
Eloise Faye MUA 6 Bathrooms 38 & Bathroom 38
DR Podiatry & Chiropody Services 10
Guts UK! 14 Waxman 33 More Kitchens 41
Plus Health Company 16-17
The Old Church Dental 12 Town Kitchens 36
Sam Cracknell 8
Spec Savers 9 Beds & Furniture

Elland Bed Centre 38 Locksmith

Queensbury Kitchens, Bedrooms, In House Securities 39

Bathrooms 38

More Bedrooms 41 Painting & Decorating

Stone Dam Furniture 35 Benchmark Painters & Decorators 39

Lifestyle and Leisure S.A.M Painting & Decorationg 34

Blinds/Carpets/Curtains/Mats S Wolk 33

Blush Boutique 2o Amora Blinds 47
Christie Lea 18
Diamond Support 23 Plumbers/Domestic Appliances
Harveys of Halifax 19
Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Nurseries 2 Builders/Building Supplies/Handymen Calder Plumbing 40
Kershaw’s 18
Life Driving 1, 51 Handyman Solutions 34 First Call Gas Limited 42
Local Nostalgia Magazine 23
My Secure Selfstore 22 Mallinson Plumbing & Heating 43
Overgate Hospice 25
OWRAM Private Hire 23 Doors/Windows/Conservatories/Guttering Negas 37
Trusted Prepaid Funeral Plans 21
Advanced Glazing Solutions 34 T.Dickinson Plumbers 45

Double Vision Glazing 32

Garolla Garage Doors 42 Removals/Storage

Halifax Doors & Windows 45 Harveys Removals 45

Halifax Seamless Gutter 43

Personalised Home Improvements 44 Roofing

Walkers Windows 26-27 Alpine 32

Business inc Computing

Electrical/Appliances Security

Sleigh & Story 28-29 Amore Habitat 44 Calder Valley Security 43

TDM electrical services 46 Halifax Security 33

Food & Drink

Garage Doors Stoves

Recipe 30 Garolla Garage Doors 42 Waxman 33

Gardens

Home & External Cleaning Services

Carpet Clean Plus 39

All Seasons Fencing & Decking 31 Clean Image 46
Calderdale Fencing 31


Joinery

Jeb Joinery 44



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