The Grapevine Brighouse Issue 90 December 2020

THE
GRAPEVINE

BRIGHOUSE EDITION

Dec ‘20/Jan ‘21 Edition 90

Distributed to 10,000 homes
and businesses in Brighouse

Help keep your local businesses alive FREE
this festive season and into 2021

‘Mr Ruby’ image courtesy
of Lindsay Norman Art
www.lindsaynorman-art.co.uk 

Merry Christmas and a Safe, Healthy 2021 to all our readers and advertisers

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Editor’s Note: Brighouse Edition

We’re all going to feel a bit 10,000 homes and businesses in Bailiff Bridge,
better once the sun sets on Clifton, Brighouse Central, Hove Edge, Rastrick,
2020 one way or another. Woodhouse & Fixby
It’s certainly been the most
challenging year we’ve all Win a £100 Gift Card - Facebook 20
experienced – so much out of our control. Competition 6-18
Yet a year when we held family and friends close It’s Christmas – Shop Local Guide 14-15
and when the local community spirit gained a Christmas Gift Highlights 10
strength and momentum that we’ve never seen in Best Santa Apps 12
our lifetimes. Choosing and Caring for your Tree 17
H  ere at The Grapevine Mag, we’ve always Educating a Generation
been VOCAL about supporting LOCAL and this Christmas Party Nostalgia 18
Christmas we are shouting from the ROOFTOPS to by Chris Helme 21
our readers to SHOP LOCALLY!  The independent Spotlight On – Lindsay Norman 24
shops need you more than ever The Community Spirit of 2020 27
this year.  If you want to see the ‘For the Love of Overgate’ 28
pubs, restaurants and indie shops The Gift of a Great Book 34
remaining open you really do Veganuary – Why, Why, How 41
have to vote with your feet and Christmas Tech List 42
step inside these shops when Canny with Credit Cards 43
they open again.  Many are also Marketing during Lockdown 52
providing click and collect/online ordering too. House Buying Jargon
Stay off Amazon and the national suppliers and
take a look at what’s available locally from the Bailey
next few pages.  We have a whole section at the says….
front of the magazine dedicated to Christmas and
there’s gift inspiration on every single page.  This Christmas
 As ever, I’d like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all – SHOP LOCALLY
our advertisers, contributors and readers as we
publish the last mag of a turbulent year.
Thank you for making The Grapevine Mag one of
the readers’ favourites – your positive feedback
keeps us putting pen to paper each and every
month.
Have a happy, safe Christmas with your loved
ones and we’ll see you on the other side – in
February 2021.

Helen

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your dream home

It’s all about creating the highest security
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  The design and installation
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new ‘go-to’ showroom to have found that they are
inspire you and provide busy supporting customers
you with a one-stop home who are wanting to
improvement solution.  enhance their homes
following lockdown. 
They have just recently Designer Matthew said
expanded their existing “There’s a huge trend
showroom so they can offer towards large, open-plan
Windows, Doors, Shutters and Composite Decking/ spaces for family and social get togethers. Recently
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  living space.. we have lots of ideas to talk through
We had chance to catch up with one of the Directors with customers on finding the best way to make the
at Creating Spaces who told us “Each and every most of the space they have.”
product we’ve introduced in our new range offer

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

Shop Local this Christmas

We’re all tempted by online shopping from time to Halifax has changed in recent years, and there’s
time, particularly in these uncertain times, but this an exciting and inspirational selection of products
year we’re really encouraging people to do much on offer here – whether that’s ingredients for your
more of their Christmas
shopping here in Halifax Christmas dinner or that
and we’re doing all we perfect gift for your
can to make sure that loved ones.
when you’re here, you While you’re out
find it a comfortable and and about in Halifax,
safe place to be. It’s all keep your eyes
part of our wider effort peeled for some
to help support local wonderful window
businesses and make murals. Created by
sure more money goes one our favourite
into Halifax people’s festive artists, these
pockets, then back into beautiful seasonal
our local economy. scenes capture the
It’s never felt more 12 days of Christmas
important to show perfectly. For 2020,
your support for we’ve added a fun
our local businesses ‘collect them all’ trail
and Shop Local this using our brand new
Christmas. With so app LoyalFree, where
much uncertainty, it’s you can scan the QR
sometimes difficult codes of all 12 windows
to know what to buy someone in a world that’s and be entered into
changing so quickly, but with the Halifax Gift Card, a competition to win one of our fabulous gift
accepted by over 80 businesses in Halifax, you’re not cards. You could do this all in one day or collect the
only guaranteed to find the perfect gift, you’re also windows as you come across them. The windows
making sure your money goes back in to our local make a great opportunity for selfies too – see if you
economy. can get a snap in front of every single one.

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With so many products to pick from – and options to buy online, in 7
store or by phone – shopping locally suits everyone this Christmas.

For up-to-date info on places and ways to shop, visit

halifaxchristmas.co.uk

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

1. Visit us in store for a safe shopping experience
(Government Guidance permitting)

2. Call or email us and we will bring your shopping to you:
01422 331188 | [email protected]

3. Browse our online store: harveysofhalifax.co.uk

Main Store: Commercial Street, Halifax, HX1 1LJ Tel: 01422 331188
The Piece Hall: The Piece Hall, Halifax, HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 414444
Shop online at harveysofhalifax.co.uk    

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Lottie Shaw’s family bakery is based in Brighouse and we deliver
treats locally across the country for you and
your families to enjoy.

A TASTE OF OUR SERIOUSLY GOOD RANGE

BIRTHDAY GIFT LARGE YORKSHIRE STAY AT HOME CHRISTMAS
BOX OF TREATS GIFT BAG TREAT BOX BISCUIT GIFT BOX

£24.00 £32.00 £19.00 £9.50

CLICK-AND-COLLECT

As well as delivery direct to your door,
we now also offer a click-and-collect
service, to enable you to collect your

online order direct from our bakery in
Brighouse (HD6 4AH). Please be sure
to wear a face mask when collecting,
or call us on arrival and we will happily
place your order in the boot of your car.

Our complete range is available to view and order online
or call the bakery on 01484 905227 to place your order.

www.lottieshaws.co.uk

Lottie Shaw’s Bakery, Unit 1, Thornhills Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

The best apps for... Santa!

The best for silly festive fun: Message From Santa NORAD Santa Tracker
Message From Santa Track Santa’s Christmas
Elf Yourself enables the kids to leave Eve trip around the world
Some things have become a voicemail for Santa or to thanks to the US military,
send him a text message, whose satellites enable
tradition: Mariah on the and to receive a video you to see exactly where
stereo, Elf on the Shelf and message from St Nicholas Santa is as he gets ever
the Elf Yourself app on your himself. Don’t worry, it’s not
a real video call: the whole closer to your home.
phone. It enables you to thing is simulated so you They’ve been tracking
put your friends’ or family’s don’t need to worry about Santa since 1955, and
faces on a troupe of dancing sharing your phone number. www.noradsanta.org starts
elves and use augmented offering Christmas content
reality so they appear to be from the first of the month.

dancing in your home.

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

By Katherine Sorrell The colours of tree decorations can complement those
of the room as a whole. Gabrielle three-seater sofa,
Which tree to buy? Where to put it? And how £1,099, Sofology: 03444 818 181; sofology.co.uk.
best to look after it? We help you to make the
most of your festive centrepiece.
Some say there is no substitute for a real
Christmas tree – while others argue that artificial
trees are an excellent alternative. We offer some
arboreal insights.
Which type of real tree?
For the smell and feel of Christmas, you can’t
beat a real tree. But which type should you opt
for? The Norway Spruce is the classic choice,
with a traditional shape, plenty of branches and
a long-lasting scent. However, it can be on the
spikey side and is more likely to shed needles.
The Nordmann Fir is the most popular Christmas
tree in Europe and has an even shape, soft
foliage and glossy, dark green needles that don’t
drop much. The Scots Pine is less common but
retains its needles and has a lovely, fresh smell,
while the Fraser Fir –popular in the USA – has
silvery-green, dense, bushy foliage and soft,
low-shed needles that give off a citrusy aroma.
The majestic Noble Fir features dense whorls
of blueish needles with well-spaced foliage
while the unusual Lodgepole Pine is bushy, with
upward-pointing branches, a strong pine scent
and the best needle-retention of all.
Cut or container?
Freshly cut Christmas trees provide a problem
when it comes to disposal (thought they are,
of course, biodegradable). For some, a great
alternative could be a Christmas tree purpose-
grown in a pot. Once the festive season is over
the tree can be moved outside in its pot until
next year. Each year it will get a little bigger, and
it can be kept for up to three years.
Preparing for your tree-shopping trip
First, write down the dimensions of the space
– height and width – into which your tree will
fit, and take them with you along with a tape
measure. Pack a pair of heavy gloves to protect
your hands, and an old blanket to catch pine
needles that fall off in the boot of your car. If
transporting your tree on the roof of the car, take
a suitable rope and perhaps a tarpaulin to wrap
around the tree for protection.

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

Christmas Gift Guide
Here’s a highlight and a few ideas of what delights are
available locally this Christmas

Barbour Tartan Water Bottle

Keep your favourite drinks cold for up to 24 hours
with this simple stainless steel water bottle in
this unmistakeable tartan. £29.95
www.harveysofhalifax.co.uk
harveyshalifax

Moorland Pottery Yorkieware

Nah Then Mug

Full of character and wit, Yorkieware is the favoured
mug of choice for thousands of Yorkshire folk. With
a unique quirky sense of humour and shape that is
generous stylish. £16.99
www.harveysofhalifax.co.uk

harveyshalifax

Folk and Jones

LOCKDOWN 2020. The only Christmas hanging
we all need. We might not want to remember this

year but it did happen. And what’s more; we all
got through it.
folkandjones

folkandjones.bigcartel.com

Brassiere Lingerie

Gift Vouchers now available
brassierelingerie

www.brassierelingerie.co.uk


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Lottie Shaw’s

Have you met the new boy in the bakery… Herbert The
Snowman? He’s a perfect addition to a Christmas Eve
box or seriously good stocking filler, maybe a home
schooling treat? Pack of 4 £6.95

lottie_shaws
www.lottieshaws.co.uk

Brighouse Books

Lots of gift inspirations in store for all your family
and friends – regardless of age or interest.
Local themed gifts too
brighousebooks2020

Earth Angel Gifts UK

Funny and fabulous. A great shaped mug and loads of
fun for that not a ‘morning person’. £6.99

earthangelgiftsuk

Good Karma Coffee House

Whatever’s going on outside this month – you’re
guaranteed a warm welcome from Good Karma in
Brighouse. Cuppas, cake, snacks, brunch or lunch –

take a look after a fresh walk on the canal bank
www.goodkarmacoffeehouse.co.uk
goodkarmacoffeehouse

The Anne Lister Walk

A beautiful illustrated map of this 5½-mile route around
Anne Lister’s home of Shibden Dale, interspersed with
historical information and extracts from her diaries. £5.99
www.harveysofhalifax.co.uk

harveyshalifax

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

Dear Santa Paws,

I’ve been a good boy this year, apart from the
cowpat incident. I’ve been vigilant about chasing
squirrels (it’s good exercise for them you know)
and it’s months since I last dug a hole in my dad’s
prize lawn (the artificial turf has saved me the
temptation to be fair…).

Last year’s bag of dog biscuits was nice, although
the ‘breath control’ labelling didn’t go unnoticed.
This year I think it would help you if I make a few
suggestions - so here goes....

Firstly, can I have some human stuff that I’m
actually not supposed to play with? You know:
socks, shoes, a top-of-the-range tennis ball, or a
human pillow – because doggie pillows are just
not the same.

Then I’d love an automatic belly rubber. My
humans are good, but I want so much more –
belly rubs are the absolute best.

Finally, a special request: if anyone has put dog
fancy dress clothes on their list, please tell them
the workshop had sold out. Especially if they
included dog antlers.

BaileyYours, Grapevine’s PS: If you bring chocolates for my humans, please put them
beloved doggy out of my reach because they are poisonous for me.

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Makes 20 Perfect for a festive sweet treat or a lovely edible Christmas
Ready in 1 hour, gift these spiced star cookies can be kept in an airtight
plus chilling container for up to two weeks.
and cooling
INGREDIENTS 1. Using an electric handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a
• 2 medium egg whites clean, grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks. Stir in the
• 175g icing sugar icing sugar until thoroughly combined then continue to whisk
• 250g finely ground until thick and glossy.
roasted hazelnuts
• 50g mixed peel, 2. Remove 40g of this mixture and set aside. Fold the hazelnuts,
finely chopped mixed peel and cinnamon into the remaining mixture to make
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon a very stiff dough. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

TIP Dust the cookie 3. Preheat the oven to 140C, 120C fan, gas mark 1. Line 2
cutter with icing sugar baking sheets with baking paper. Roll the dough out on a
frequently to prevent surface heavily dusted with icing sugar to a 1cm thickness.
the mixture sticking.
4. Using a 5cm star-shaped cookie cutter stamp out about
20 stars, re-rolling the dough as needed until it is all used
up. Place the stars on the baking sheet, well-spaced apart.
Spread a little of the reserved egg white and icing sugar
mixture on top of each star.

5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies are still white and crisp
on top but slightly soft underneath. Turn off the oven, open
the oven door and leave the cookies to dry out for 15 minutes
then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

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Shop Local this Christmas It’s Christmas!

Christmas Parties
By Chris Helme

Recently, a friend was telling me a story about the This property started its life as a private house, and
expectations of her Grandson for Christmas. one of its owners was the mill owning Ormerod
‘Grandma, I know what you can tell Santa to bring family, one of the most important families in
me for Christmas’. Listening intently, Grandma said Brighouse during the nineteenth century. The
to the wide-eyed young lad, ‘What would that be Bradford Dyers Association bought it in 1920 and it
then’. ‘The new Play Station, it’s only four hundred then became the Dyers Club.
and ninety-nine pounds’. Grandma, whilst taking in I well remember attending some of the Dyers Club
a sharp intake of breath, and not wishing to appear parties in the 1950s. There was as much pop as you
dismissive of the idea ….Thought for a moment could drink, mountains of paste sandwiches and as
and replied, ’ Well, that’s not the sort of thing that many crisps as you wanted until you were almost
Grandma’s buy…’ fit to bust after the feast. Then it was time to play
But, not put off by Grandma’s answer, a few days games, summing up the enthusiasm and energy after
later he telephoned her, ‘Grandma, you know that the tea took its toll, with a few of the party revellers
new Play Station I told you about, well it isn’t four ending up being sick.
hundred and ninety-nine pounds, it was just ninety- Then it was the big moment when Santa arrived, the
nine pounds.’ little ones went all shy and coy, whilst the know all
‘Oh dear’ she said, with a touch of sadness in her ten-year-olds thought they knew……… Those were
voice for her Grandson’s benefit, ‘That is still too great days, parties linked to your dad’s work or the
much for Grandma’s…’. With barely a pause he club were something to look forward to, no expense
replied ‘OK, see yah’ and ran off to play with his spared to ensure all the children had a good time.
friends. We will all probably have to hold off partying for this
How things have changed, the expectations of many year. Christmas is certainly not going to be the same
of today’s children seem to be unbounded. Hope and even with a vaccine. Just how long will it take to
expectations seem to be inextricably tied together inoculate everyone?
as far as a child is concerned. What did their parents My latest Brighouse and District Heritage Newseum
and grandparents hope for Christmas, when they No. 11 is available from December 1st.
were the same age, and then what did they get. I will Chris Helme
suggest there was some difference between the two. [email protected]
There should always be the hope and the surprise
element to look forward to.
One thing that children have always looked forward
to are the Christmas parties, but with the present
pandemic will there be any parties this year for
either children or even adults?
Our featured photograph is showing children sitting
at the familiar long trestle tables and benches at the
1957 Christmas party at the Dyers Club. For those not
familiar with that club, which in later years became
the now closed Elm Royd Nursing Home, is at the top
of Brighouse Wood Lane.

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From second-hand trees to locally sourced and replanted ready for next year. Win, win!
lunch, here’s how you can make this Christmas If you are buying new, look out for the ‘Grown
your most sustainable yet. in Britain’ label or FSC ‘seal of approval’,
‘Less is more’ is a mantra that’s rarely heard which will prove your tree has been grown to
around Christmas. With overindulgence environmental standards. And, when you’re done
becoming as traditional as Christmas turkey, with it, find a drop-off point in your area where it
there are growing concerns around how can be recycled into chippings.
our excessive spending is impacting the
environment. Buy second-hand
This year, show Planet Earth a little love with Gifts don’t have to be brand new to bring a smile
these five eco-friendly Christmas tips, designed to someone’s face.
to help save you money and the planet. Suggest a second-hand present rule with family
and friends this year, where you only buy each
Rent, reuse or recycle a tree other pre-loved or handmade gifts. These could
Every December, up to eight million Christmas be from a charity shop, car boot sale or second-
trees are bought in the UK alone, most of which hand selling websites such as eBay. Thrifting is
are dumped at the end of the season. That’s a great fun and everyone will end up with presents
lot of waste! that are truly unique.
Plastic trees last for years, but they take If you’re feeling particularly crafty, you could even
enormous amounts of energy to manufacture whip up some gifts from home. Candles, jams
and won’t decompose for hundreds of years. If and chutneys or knitted hats and scarves: get
you want to switch to an artificial tree, look out creative and see where your talents take you!
for some pre-loved ones on eBay, Gumtree and
Freecycle. That way, you’re only reusing what Choose – and dispose of – your food wisely
would otherwise be thrown away. We’re all guilty of buying – and eating – a little
If Christmas just isn’t the same without that more food than we should at Christmas, which
authentic pine tree scent, you’ll be happy to hear is why it’s important to make sure your food is
that there are sustainable ways to enjoy real coming from a sustainable place.
trees too. Why not rent a Christmas tree from a Instead of fighting over groceries in the
local farm? After you’ve used it, it’ll be picked up supermarket aisle, source your Christmas lunch
from local farm shops. You could also consider
a meat-free Christmas, but if that’s a step too
far, opt for a free-range or organic turkey from a
source you trust.
Sadly, Christmas is also the most wasteful time of
the year. With fridges of uneaten food, how can
we make sure our waste goes to a good place?
First off, try to only buy things that you know will
get eaten before, on or just after Christmas. If
you get carried away, transform your leftovers
into new meals or see how much you can fit in
the freezer.

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Win a

£100

Halifax
Gift Card

We’re giving 1 lucky reader the
chance to win a Halifax Gift
Card worth £100 just in time
to treat themselves before
Christmas

Simply go to our Facebook page
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Entering is super easy!
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Draw date is 19th December 2020 and the gift card will
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O  NE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE £100 HALIFAX GIFT CARD ON 20th December – TO
SPEND AS THEY WISH
 
The Halifax Gift Card is the perfect present for friends, family and colleagues.  It can be spent at
over 80 shops in Halifax – dining out, beauticians, fashion boutiques, record shops – you name
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Lifestyle & Leisure

Spotlight on
local artist
Lindsay Norman

Adorning our front cover this Beautiful cards and prints available from ……
month is Mr Ruby – courtesy of www.lindsaynorman-art.co.uk 
local artist Lindsay Norman. www.Facebook.com/LindsayNormanArt 
www.instagram.com/lindsay.norman.art  
Lindsay Norman is an established etsy.com/uk/shop/LindsayNormanArt 
artist, illustrator and printmaker
based in the beautiful Holme
Valley in rural Yorkshire.

Working from her home studio
she draws and paints wildlife and
animal forms – capturing their
essence and showing their fragility,
vitality and character.

Lindsay studied fashion and has
worked in interiors before finally
fully committing to her artwork
and illustration.

Lindsay told us “I’m delighted
that Mr Ruby features on this
month’s front cover so thank you
Grapevine.  This year I had been
planning on attending some large
shows to get my artwork in front
of a larger audience but it wasn’t
meant to be.  However – I’ve used
this time to work on my creative
practice and try and remain
positive and think about how we
can help each other through this –
looking forward to 2021.”

Lindsay sells her Bespoke Framed Originals through
her website and also through her UK galleries. Her
originals, limited edition prints and art cards can
be seen at The Yorkshire Gallery in The Piece Hall
Halifax.

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Lifestyle & Leisure

After an SUV but don’t want to break the bank? Why not try these options?
The SUV segment is one that seems to be showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to
popularity. They’re being snapped up thick and fast thanks to good practicality levels and that all-
important high driving position.
But they’re often not cheap. However, there is a way to get into a new SUV without stretching the
budget too far – so we’ve set a cap of £30,000. Let’s see what’s on offer.

Peugeot 5008
If you’re after a different-looking SUV then step this way towards the Peugeot 5008, arguably one
of the most distinctive cars of its type on the market today. Prices start from just over £28,000,
and for that you’re getting plenty of standard equipment and an interior that really does feel a
class above the rest in terms of styling.
It too has seven seats – matching the CR-V and Kodiaq’s offerings – which adds another string to
the 5008’s already well-strung bow.

Mazda CX-5
An SUV is not often the type of car you go to for a true ‘drivers’
experience; they can be heavy, a little detached and not overly
involving. The CX-5, however, is a car that goes against the grain –
somehow Mazda has made this big SUV a genuinely good car to drive.
It’s smart to look at and smart inside too, while all of the materials
feel of a high quality. It’s also well put together and standard
equipment levels are good – all for well under our £30,000 budget.
Honda CR-V
Honda’s CR-V is a space-age looking SUV that stands out from
the crowd thanks to plenty of quirky design touches, such as
wraparound LED headlights and funky chrome sections. However,
it ticks the traditional SUV boxes well; it’s practical, well-made and
spacious too. Like the Kodiaq, there’s a seven-seater option as well.
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the diesel option that is often preferred in this segment, but it counters
with a great driving experience and frugal around-town motoring.
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Covid-19 – bringing out
the Community Spirit

The end of the year is the joys of shopping locally,
a traditional time for nodding at strangers even as we
reflection though we might keep our distance on long walks,
be forgiven for wanting litter picking in the local park,
to put 2020 behind us shopping for elderly neighbours
without the need to re-
examine events! But far
from wanting to forget
it ever happened, there
are certain aspects of the
last 12 months that bear
revisiting and prove that
there are more positive
things going on in the
world than negative ones.

The UK’s response to and offering up surplus loo rolls.
Covid-19 has had an Even during the pared-down VE
unexpected upside: it has celebrations in May many people
demonstrated that we have set up picnic tables in their front gardens and drives,
an amazing capacity for waving to each other and chatting from behind
generosity and community garden gates and privet hedges as they drank tea or
spirit at times of severe crisis. Feel-good stories quaffed a cocktail or two.
about neighbours helping neighbours, clapping
for the NHS and carers, and the heart-warming Who can forget the images of people singing on
campaign of Captain Sir Tom Moore regularly graced balconies in Italy? Or that over 750,000 people
the headlines, giving us a sense that all was not lost signed up to be an NHS volunteer? Or the hand
even as we battened down the hatches for a second drawings of rainbows in windows? This renewed
time. sense of togetherness is a boost to our mental
health, so its one that we should all work to
The nationwide and regional lockdowns placed a nurture, not just for now but long into the future.
huge emphasis on local communities and the need Doing good gives us a rush, making us feel good in
for people to help each other, particularly the elderly return, reducing our own stress and improving our
and vulnerable. Caring for others has always been wellbeing.
part of human nature but the pressures of modern
life meant it often got pushed down the priorities As we head into the new year we should try to
list. Being forced to stay at home means we’ve remember that despite all the panic and fear that
unilaterally developed a new habit of looking out for this historic global pandemic has brought, despite
one another and its one we’re apparently keen to the uncertainty and the disruption, this crisis has
stick with. According to a recent survey 68% of UK truly illuminated the best of humanity. We’ve
adults want to continue helping others even after the witnessed a revolution of kindness and communities
current crisis has passed. coming together just when we needed it most. Don’t
let it die.
It seems we’re getting used to being active members
of our local communities. We’ve been discovering

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Community unites
‘For the Love of Overgate’

A volunteer has recruited his fundraising events
friends and family to come cancelled this year
together to write a poetry book to so to know people in
raise money for Overgate Hospice. our community are
supporting us really
The 64 page book ‘For the Love does mean a lot.”
of Overgate’ is filled with poems
from Adrian Riley other Hospice ‘For The Love of
volunteers and his friends and Overgate’ is available
family, many of who have links to to buy priced at
the Hospice. Local photographers £8 from www.
have contributed to the book also. overgatehospice.
org.uk, the Hospice
Adrian, from Rastrick, who reception or order
volunteers as a therapist at the your copy from the
Elland Hospice came up with the Fundraising team on
idea back in 2019. 01422 387121.

He said:  “I know that
it’s been a struggle for
the Hospice during the
pandemic so my idea
really flourished during
lockdown. I wanted it
to be more about just
my poetry. I wanted
it to be a community
venture and poetry from
people associated with
the Hospice so it could
instantly have more
appeal.”

Nikki Scholey, Community
Fundraiser said: “We
want to thank Adrian for
coming up with the idea
of the book. It’s filled
with beautiful poems and
photographs. We want to
thank everyone who has
contributed. It’s been a
struggle for us up at the
Hospice with our main

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Harrington Family Law is a specialist legal practice. We deal only in issues of family
law such as marriage, cohabitation and civil partnership breakdown.

We provide constructive advice and sensitive representation on matters of divorce and
family breakdown during this traumatic period in
our client’s lives.

We provide advice and solicitor representation at both our Cleckheaton and
Brighouse offices for the following aspects of Family Law:

Divorce
Civil partnership dissolution (sometimes termed civil partnership divorce)
Financial settlements and/or representation at court to resolve financial arrangements

after the breakdown of marriages or civil partnerships
Child care and child custody issues involving contact, residence, disputes generally and

parental responsibility of children
Cohabitation disputes
Domestic violence

At Harrington Family Law we offer a prompt and dedicated service. Our clients are
busy people with competing demands on their time and so we offer appointments at

a time to suit the individual client.

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES
We are very happy to welcome you to Harrington Family Law and will do our

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We are also taking steps to ensure that our staff are safe and we minimise any

risk of transmission.

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Town Hall Dental - A Year in Review

“2020 has been an unusual year for everyone, and when Local Sport
we think back to January, we could not imagine then the
disruption that was about to become a part of everyone’s Over the past two years,
lives. Despite everything, this year has been an exciting our partnerships with
time for our team at Town Hall, and I would like to take local sports clubs has
this opportunity to look back over the work we have become an important
done in our practice and for the community” part of the work we
do. Earlier this year we
Rachel Dilley, Practice Manager, Town Hall Dental announced a new, multi-
year deal with recently
Awards promoted Leeds United.
It is a pleasure to work
While it’s not been a year Imran and Kam alongside the team there
for glitzy and glamorous (photo taken pre-w and we wish them all the
awards evenings, we’re best for their first season
still delighted to have been back in the Premier
recognised nationally for League in 16 years.
our work in our industry.
Late in the year we were We have also begun
confirmed as ‘Practice of partnerships with
the Year UK’, an award other prominent local
we are truly proud of. It’s sports teams and will
great to do our bit to put be providing dental
Brighouse and Calderdale screening for Brighouse
on the map. Town and Halifax Ladies
football teams, as well as
As well as our work in the Leeds Chiefs ice hockey.
dentist chair, we also received As a practice, we want to continue to innovate
the CSR Gold Award for our treatment range to help athletes perform
the second year running, at their peak, keep your eyes peeled for more
confirming our commitment to announcements on this soon!
helping those in the community
where it’s needed the most. Work in the Community

Our Charity Coordinator, Louise Reed, was awarded With the practice closed during lockdown, we
‘Outstanding Individual Achievement’ at the wanted to do what we could to help those who were
Calderdale Community Spirit Award. Louise has struggling. Working with our partner Focus4Hope,
been working non-stop to help those struggling we converted Town Hall into a temporary food bank
during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we hope you’ll and produced food and aid parcels for those most
join us in congratulating her.

TOWN HALL DENTAL The Old Town Hall 
BRIGHOUSE Thornton Square
Brighouse
HD6 1EA

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Awards, Sport, Community and COVID

in need, including those who had lost their jobs and Fighting COVID
NHS hospital workers.
The virus has While we were closed,
significantly impacted we wanted to do what
dentistry, notably our we could to take the
colleagues who work in pressure off the already
NHS practices. During strained NHS. As well
the lockdown we spoke as delivering parcels to
to several unregistered the essential healthcare
patients who accessed workers, we conducted
treatment from The video consultations with
Town Hall Foundation patients and handled 111
when they were able to. enquiries, making sure
that those who needed
I would like to take our care and attention
this opportunity to could get it. This year
thank all our incredible has shone a light on the
staff who gave up their amazing work of our
time to volunteer and health service, and we
help people in our wanted to do what we
community. We couldn’t could to ease that burden.
have done what we did I would like to give a big congratulations to everyone
this year without your who pitched in together when they were able this
commitment and selfless year to support local businesses and fundraise
actions. for those most in need. Times like these show the
community spirit of our town, and it has been
incredible to see the hard work of everyone. I hope
2021 gives us the opportunity to come together
again, and we look forward to welcoming even more
people through the doors to our practice.

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Founded in 2014, Veganuary is a New Year seeds and grains that you wouldn’t normally
initiative to encourage people across the world incorporate into your weekly shop.
to try veganism in January. Here, we look at the Veganism may not be for everyone, but even just
reasons to take part and how to survive a month trying it for a month will significantly reduce your
– or more – without meat and dairy. carbon footprint and may encourage you to eat
Veganism has ballooned in recent years. less meat and dairy in the future.
A record 400,000 people signed up to the
Veganuary movement in 2020, and it’s estimated The big question: how?
that the UK alone is now home to nearly two Adopting a vegan diet is actually a lot easier
million vegans. Exposing documentaries like than you think! Supermarkets, cafes and
‘What the Health’, ‘Cowspiracy’ and David restaurants have been filling their shelves and
Attenborough’s ‘A Life on Our Planet’ have kitchens with tasty meat and dairy substitutes
helped drive the trend, all of which shed light on over the last couple of years, meaning finding
the benefits of a vegan diet for our health and for something you like is easier than ever. Book
the planet. shops and the internet are packed full of easy,
tasty recipes for you to try, and if you sign up to
What is veganism? Veganuary you’ll receive weekly tips and recipe
A vegan diet is one that excludes all animal ideas to keep you on track.
products, including meat, dairy, eggs and even Seitan, Quorn and tofu are fantastic substitutes
honey in favour of plants and plant-based for meat and can be used to create plant-
products. Many ‘lifestyle vegans’ will also avoid based versions of your favourite dishes, from
buying leather, fur, wool and anything that’s been spaghetti bolognese to chicken tikka masala (be
tested on animals. In short, a vegan lifestyle aware that Quorn does sometimes use egg in
is one that tries, as much as possible, to exist its products). They’re all easy to cook, packed
without exploiting animals. with healthy plant proteins and have a very
convincing meat-like texture.
Why should you try it? What about milk? Thankfully, the dairy section
The benefits of adopting a more plant-based diet in supermarkets is now filled with a huge array
are numerous. David Attenborough said himself of plant-based milks, including soy, oat, almond
that our planet simply cannot sustain seven and coconut, all with a milky texture and their
billion meat eaters, and scientists have claimed own unique flavour. There are huge varieties
that eating large amounts of meat and dairy is of vegan cheeses too, from coconut-based
linked to a number of health conditions too. cheddars to softer cheeses made from cashew
What many people don’t know is that, when nuts. Although they won’t taste exactly like the
done correctly, it’s actually possible to get all the real deal, they’re close enough – and delicious in
nutrients you need from a totally plant-based their own right! Love your Greek-style yoghurt?
diet, no matter your age or lifestyle. Giving up Plant-based powerhouse Oatly even do a vegan
meat and dairy can also help you lose weight version of that too.
and introduce you to more fruits, vegetables,

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Rose Speech Therapy
Professional, caring and local support

The Rose Therapy Centre in Brighouse, was elapsed following their stroke,” Gillian explained,
established in 2012 by local speech and language “The important thing is to review their difficulties
therapists Karen Scrivener-Fearn and Gillian and assess what we can do to help them get back to
Buckingham. the best that they can.”
Karen and Gillian work alongside their associates  
to deliver speech, language and swallowing Patients can be seen at the Rose Therapy Centre
rehabilitation to adults in and around the Halifax, based at the Coach House in Brighouse.  It’s on the
Brighouse and Huddersfield area. ground floor so is easily accessed for wheelchair
Karen told us “We pride ourselves in providing users. Pay and display parking is available next to the
a professional and thorough service for all our building (currently 60 pence per hour or free if you
patients – whether they come to see us at the centre have a blue badge).
in Brighouse or we undertake home visits.  We’ve
achieved some very rewarding results for our clients Home visits are also available if the client prefers or if
– improving issues they are having from strokes or travelling is difficult.
other illnesses/injuries.”  
  Just reach out and contact Rose Therapy to find out
Post-stroke patients can receive rehabilitation more
support at any time following a stroke. “Many 01484 793550
patients don’t realise that it’s not too late to seek www.rosetherapycentre.co.uk
help and support no matter what length of time has Karen: [email protected]
Gill: [email protected]

Karen and Gillian, Rose Speech Therapy Rose Therapy Centre is a specialist
speech and language service working
Karen Scrivener-Fearn: with adults who have communication,
[email protected] voice or swallowing difficulties due to a
neurological illness
Gill Buckingham:
[email protected] Conditions we can treat include;
• Brain injury
• Brain tumour
• Dementia
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Stroke
• Voice abuse, misuse or pathology

Consultations available now

Home visits and clinic appointments are still
available working within professional guidelines
to operate safely.

01484 793550 | www.rosetherapycentre.co.uk

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Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to promote relaxation include bergamot, nutmeg,
help people de-stress, unwind and get a better palmarosa, ylang-ylang and frankincense.
night’s sleep. (All benefits that most of us could Or if you want an energy boost, try citrusy
probably do with after what 2020 threw at us…) aromas such as grapefruit, lemon, sweet orange,
If you’re trying to focus on well-being this year, lemongrass and lime, or warm, spicy ones such
our simple DIY bath and body oil deserves a as cinnamon, clove and cypress.
place on your to-do list. Why not experiment with a few different
essential oils to see which combinations you
Relaxing bath and body oil like best? (Try the blends out in an oil burner
First off, you’re going to need a base or carrier by adding a few drops to water and lighting a
oil, such as jojoba or sweet almond oil. These candle underneath.)
are suitable for all skin types, very moisturising
and packed with antioxidants. Comforting face mask
Pour the carrier oil into a bottle. Ideally use an While the following recipe from Green People
amber coloured, rather than clear, bottle. The oil doesn’t include aromatherapy oils, the fragrance
will then stay fresh for longer as it’ll have greater from the honey and lemon is both comforting
protection from light. and refreshing. The mask helps to nourish and
Add a few drops of lavender essential oil soften dry skin. It won’t keep for long, so use
and geranium essential oil to the bottle. As a it as soon as you’ve made it. It should prove a
rough guide, you’ll need around fifteen drops welcome treat after a stressful day.
of essential oil for each 30ml of carrier oil. Mash half a medium-sized avocado, and mix
Lavender and geranium are a match made in it with one tablespoon of Manuka honey and
heaven. Together, they can help to promote a one teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
feeling of calm and relaxation. Massage the mixture into your face and neck.
Ideally, leave your bath and body oil to ‘brew’ for Then lie back and relax for fifteen to twenty minutes,
forty-eight hours before using it. Then just add before rinsing the mask off with warm water.
a splash of the oil to your bath, or massage it into
your skin. It should keep fresh for a few months Safety tips
as long as you store it out of direct sunlight. If To avoid irritation and other side effects, don’t
you’re making it for a gift, don’t forget to write the apply undiluted essential oils directly to your
ingredients and directions on a sticky label or tag. skin. When you’re diluting them in oil, keep them
under 3% of the total mix. Some essential oils
Fragrance combinations are not recommended during pregnancy, so do
Not keen on lavender? Other scents that check the bottle.

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By Kate Duggan

Books to give, add to your wish list or just treat yourself to…
The Thursday Murder Cub – Richard Osman
Retirees Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron have a unique set
of skills that they put to good use solving old murder cases. So
when a real murder takes place rather close to home, the four are
well placed to find the killer. Funny, warm and with a twist every
minute, The Thursday Murder Club will keep readers guessing
right until the end. Best of all, a sequel is already in the pipeline.

Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment for Every Day of the Year – Susie Dent
Ever wondered who the original Jack the lad was? Or where a phrase like ‘turn
a blind eye’ came from? Susie Dent has been a regular expert on Countdown
for twenty-five years. In Word Perfect, she reveals the story behind some well-
known words and phrases and introduces the reader to a whole load of new ones.
(Personally, I might start calling a hankie by its Victorian slang name – a snottinger.)

The Boy Who Grew Dragons – Andy Shepherd
Looking for a book for a seven to nine year old? The Boy Who Grew
Dragons is likely to be appeal to even reluctant readers. Tomas discovers
an unusual plant when he’s helping out in his grandparents’ garden. It
turns out to be a dragon fruit tree and the fruit is about to hatch. Before

long, Tomas is learning all about his new pet, from the fact it loves
broccoli to the unfortunate fact that dragon poo is highly explosive.
Flavour – Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage
If you’re buying for someone who loves nothing more than spending a couple of hours in
the kitchen cooking up a storm, this is the gift for them. It is not, however, a cookery book
for beginners or those wanting to whip up a quick and easy dish. The ingredients aren’t
always easy to come by and most of the recipes are experimental to say the least. The
dishes are not always vegetarian, but fruit, vegetables or fungi are the star ingredients,
and often used in rather surprising ways. Lime and Coconut Potato Gratin anyone?

My Garden World – Monty Don
Wildlife fans will adore My Garden World, which is basically Monty Don’s
personal homage to the birds, insects and other creatures that share his
garden. The book is packed with interesting nuggets of information about
British wildlife and is a real pleasure to read (particularly when sat in the

garden with a cuppa). If you want to really earn some brownie points,
team it with a few packets of wildflower seeds and a pair of binoculars.
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Why you should keep
marketing through Lockdown

Local businesses have long been feeling the effects of locally more. So make sure you keep your presence
the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and adapting to in the local community, on and offline and let existing
the ever-changing rules. and potential customers know you are still here to
For business owners, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed support and serve them. 
and immediately look at how to cut costs.  
  Ask yourself….
Frequently, in an economic crisis, businesses cut back • What makes your business stand out?
on their marketing budget. However, studies over • What are you offering?
the last decade, have shown time and time again • Why should someone buy from you?
that a downturn can provide a great opportunity to • What do I want customers to remember about my
promote and increase market share. business?
Most of us are surprised to learn that increasing  
marketing during a recession can lead to growth! Use eye-catching imagery
  A picture paints a thousand words, so use striking
“When times are good you should advertise. When imagery to make an impact and say more with less.
times are bad you must advertise.” Whether you choose a photography style or opt for
  illustrations, it needs to be on brand and support
Here are 4 compelling reasons why you should your key message.
continue Marketing  
Call to action
The “level of noise” in your marketplace will drop Be careful to only include one call to action in your
when competitors cut back on their ad spend. advert – don’t confuse people or give them a choice.
So this is your chance to stand out and to be heard. Make it clear what the next step is and how they can
  find out more information from your business.
An increase in “share of voice” - typically leads to
in an increase in market share which results in an Helen Holdsworth
increase in profits. Here to help with your local marketing and
  advertising in 2021
It shows strength and stability in your business and [email protected]
inspires confidence. This is something consumers are
looking for during such uncertain times.
 
Cutting back on ad spend will lose your business
“share of mind”, which may potentially lose you
current and future sales.  Stay at the forefront of
consumers’ minds so when they are able to spend
again, they instinctively turn towards your business.
 
So, think very carefully before cutting out your
advertising spend. Reducing your local presence
will leave the door wide open for competitors to
take advantage and fill in the gaps. You may end up
actually jeopardising your long-term market share.

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Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s
By Ifat Jhugroo, Sleigh & Story

Q. I am self-employed and my business has been £1,250. The person receiving the allowance will be
struggling this year due to the coronavirus. I opted to entitled to a reduced income tax liability of up to
defer my 31 July 2020 tax payment but I’m worried £250 for 2020/21. Note that married couples or civil
that I will not have the cash to pay the whole amount partnerships entitled to claim the married couple’s
by the end of January 2021. What can I do? allowance (for people born before 1935) are not,
A: The government is allowing self-employed people however, entitled to make a transfer.
to defer self-assessment payments due, to help them
manage their cash flow during the pandemic. Eligible couples can backdate their claim for the
The government allowed taxpayers to defer their allowance for up to four years. This means that
second 2019-20 self-assessment payment on account couples will have until 5 April 2021 to backdate a claim
due on 31 July 2020 until 31 January 2021. The to the 2016/17 tax year.
deferment was automatic which means that no late
payment penalties or interest will be charged for the Q. Why it is important to differentiate between
deferral period. items that are zero-rated for VAT and those that are
On 24 September 2020, the government announced exempt?
that self-assessment payments due on 31 January
2021 (including payments on account deferred from A: Although both zero-rated and exempt supplies
31 July 2020) can be paid by instalments over the 12 result in no VAT being applied to the supply, the
months to January 2022. consequence is very different between them and it is
Taxpayers can apply for a payment plan by contacting important to get it right.
HMRC’s time to pay self-assessment helpline (0300
200 3822), or taxpayers with up to £30,000 of self- Zero-rating is a rate of VAT, albeit at zero per cent. The
assessment liabilities can use HMRC’s self-service goods and/or services to which it applies are taxable
time to pay facility. Interest is payable on time to supplies. This in turn renders any supplier of zero-
pay instalments, but if the plan is set up prior to the rated goods and/or services liable to register for VAT,
payments becoming due there should be no late where appropriate (see the GOV.uk website at www.
payment penalties. gov.uk/vat-registration for further information on
Q. I am employed and pay tax on my salary at the registration). The advantage of VAT registration is that
basic rate through PAYE. I have no other income and VAT can be reclaimed on costs.
do not complete an annual self-assessment return.
My wife works part-time and earns £10,000 per However, a business making solely exempt supplies
annum and does not pay any tax. Can her personal is not making taxable supplies, so cannot register for
allowances be transferred to me? VAT. Consequently, all VAT incurred upon expenditure
A: It is possible for a spouse or civil partner who is becomes an additional irrecoverable cost.
not liable to income tax or not liable above the basic
rate for a tax year to transfer part of their personal Where a supply could be either zero-rated or exempt,
allowance to their spouse or civil partner, provided zero-rating takes priority.
that the recipient of the transfer is not liable to income
tax above the basic rate. The transferor’s personal The information contained in this article is of a general
allowance will be reduced by the same amount. nature and you are advised to obtain specific professional
For 2020/21 the amount that can be transferred is advice before you take any action.

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Many of the gifts we give or get at The top big-ticket Christmas gifts 2020
Christmas are gadgets, and that means
Santa has a few things to think Apple Watch
about in the days before the big The Apple Watch is the best
day. For example, if the kids smartwatch ever made. There are now
have asked him for a games three watches to choose from, starting
console it’s highly likely that at £199 for the Series 3 and rising to
the console will need to £399 for the Series 6. £199, Apple.com
download a big software
update before it can play Oculus Quest 2
online; the worst possible This is very geeky, we know, but the Facebook-
time to do that download owned Oculus Quest delivers an incredible virtual
is on Christmas morning reality experience without wires or the need for a
when everybody else in your computer. £299, Oculus.com
street is trying to do the same. If
you can, connect any new console Fitbit Sense
to the internet in advance so there’s If you or your loved one is a fitness
no delay before the kids can play. fan, the new Fitbit Versa adds clever
Another good idea is to prepare a bit new features to its tried-and-tested
of paper with your Wi-Fi details and
password on it: from Amazon Echo fitness tracking, including EKG,
speakers to Apple iPads and even temperature sensing and even
many kids’ toys, a Wi-Fi connection is stress sensing. £299, Fitbit.com
needed for them to work. Digging out the
details in advance will speed things up PlayStation 5
considerably on the day. The next-generation PlayStation
It’s worth looking out any USB-ready is big, beautiful and it isn’t quite
charger plugs (such as from iPhones as expensive as we feared: the
or Kindle Fire tablets), because to help standard version is £449 and the
reduce electronic waste many USB- disk-free digital version is £359.
powered devices will come with a cable £449, Very.co.uk
but not the plug it connects to. Dyson Supersonic
And of course, it’s a very good idea to If your time is money, then Dyson’s
check what batteries any gadgets, toys high-tech hairdryer will pay for
or remote controllers are going to need. itself very quickly: not only does
If you don’t already have one, a battery it make your hair look amazing,
charger with a couple of sets of AA and but it does it in an amazingly short
AAA rechargeable batteries will come in time too. £299, Boots.com
very handy in the next few days.
Last but not least, we’d recommend
having a multi-tool or a screwdriver set
and some really good scissors handy.
We’ve found that many kids’ toys come
screwed to the packaging or require very
small crosshead screwdrivers to open
their battery compartments, and others
come in extremely strong clear plastic
that’s very hard to open.

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Taking out a credit card to pay off a credit card your overdraft. (There’s no point using a money
might seem insane at first glance. But that’s transfer card if your bank account is in the black.)
exactly what a 0% balance transfer card is all Using a transfer card doesn’t reduce your debt.
about – as long as you use it the right way. It’s However, it does give you breathing space
a strategy that’s absolutely not for everyone, during which you can put more of your spare
but could be worth a look if you have good money into clearing the debt rather than having it
organisational skills, self-control and a decent eaten up by interest.
credit record. Of course, the deal comes with a couple of
You may come across two types of card, known catches, which answer the question of what’s in
as a balance transfer card and a money transfer it for the company issuing the new card. The first
card. Both work in a similar way: when you take is that you’ll usually have to pay a fee up front
out the card the new lender will pay money into when you take out the card. This will usually be
an account you already have. You won’t have something up to three percent of the amount you
to pay any interest on this amount to the new are transferring. Though this may seem a small
lender as long as you pay it back by a set date, sum, bear in mind this payment is a fee and
often twelve to eighteen months later. doesn’t reduce your debt.
The difference is where the money goes. A The second catch is that the lenders issue such
balance transfer card means the money goes cards in the hope that you don’t simply pay
straight towards reducing or clearing your off the outstanding debt before the end of the
outstanding balance on another credit card. A interest-free period. Instead they hope you’ll take
money transfer card means the money goes advantage of the fact you can make purchases
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Garden

The quintessentially English country garden is Instead, make sure that plants are everywhere
something many of us dream about owning. It and allowed to grow closer than usual. When
has classic, timeless appeal and looks gorgeous you plant up a bed from scratch, the plants
in a really relaxed way. And, although it may be will need to be quite far apart or else they will
easier to achieve the cottage garden style in the soon become too crowded. But whilst they find
countryside, even in a town you can still recreate their feet and start to fill their space, use hardy
at least some of that classic country look. annuals sown from scattered seed or plantings
Shrubs make a great backdrop to a country-look of seasonal bedding to fill in gaps and create a
garden – choose a range of different shapes, wall-to-wall carpet of colour.
textures and shades of leaf colour to start to Plants in pots can be used to great effect for
recreate the cottage-garden feel. Choose mainly added seasonal splashes of colour, so get
or all deciduous shrubs, rather than conifers and planting with temporary plants such as brightly
other evergreens, for the best effect. Include coloured pelargoniums and geraniums or longer-
some evergreens for more of a year-round look. term plants such as bulbs and small shrubs.
Make something of a garden gate: a wooden Choose a pot with an informal, rounded shape,
or metal gate painted white gives the right feel, rather than anything too geometric or modern in
and when smart, traditional-look fixings and shape or colour; a terracotta pot works a treat.
fixtures are painted contrasting black, the look A good range of heights in the flower borders
is complete. White works well but bright colours helps create a feeling of rich opulence. Make
can look out of place. Make sure you prepare sure that basically the smaller plants are at the
the surface well before painting. front and the largest at the back, but add in
Carefully coordinated and muted shades need some tall, slim plants throughout the planting –
not be the name of the game in a country-style these will add colour, interest and variation in
garden. The combination of a wide range of height without blocking your view of their smaller
types of flower in an even wider range of colours neighbours. There are lots of plants you can
is perfect. Forget the rigid confines of a colour use for this; the classic is the purple-flowered
wheel, allow some contrasting colours and, as Verbena bonariensis.
long as there is plenty of greenery in-between, A wall made from traditional materials like brick
they’ll look great. or stone makes a perfect boundary. A really laid-
Unless it is in a vegetable plot, regimented, back option is a drystone wall – with variations
straight row or blocks of planting are definitely in the grey and brownish colours of the stone it
out! Plant loosely and almost randomly to looks great in all weathers, and you’ll often be
achieve the truly relaxed feel that this sort of able to get plants such as house leeks growing
in some of the crevices too.
garden is all about. No straight lines, If your garden is on a slope, you may well need
anywhere – instead use drifts of steps. Rather than going for wood, angular slabs
planting to give
beds and
borders a
country style,
whatever their
size.
Bare earth
does not often
feature in a
cottage garden.

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