The Grapevine Brighouse Issue 88 October 2020

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BRIGHOUSE EDITION

October ‘20 Edition 88

Distributed to 10,000 homes
and businesses in Brighouse

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Editor’s Note: Brighouse Edition

As each month passes, I hope 10,000 homes and businesses in Bailiff Bridge,
that the ed’s letter I’m writing Clifton, Brighouse Central, Hove Edge, Rastrick,
with have a different focus Woodhouse & Fixby
and message.
Virtual balloon fundraising
Here we are in October and although the – support Yorkshire Air Ambulance 4
landscape of Covid-19 has changed – we’re all
living under restrictions to stop the spread. Nostalgia – the collecting bug 8

Every single business and shop that I’ve met or Staycation – celebrating the North 10-11
nipped in to see have 100% embraced the social
distancing guidelines and done a remarkable job Speights Gin and a chance to win!  13
of keeping our local community and shoppers
safe. Clifton Rangers YFC 15
– passionate about footy
I can’t emphasise enough just how important
supporting your local business community is Local lockdown treats 20-21
right now – they need you more than ever after
months of turmoil and uncertainty. PR advice and tips – post Covid 26
 
Fancying a few days away?  Check out our The money pandemic 23
Staycation special on pages 10-11 who have
offered our readers a very generous 20% Premiership multi year signing for 28-29
discount. Brighouse dentist

Bedrooms on a budget 46

There’s also the chance to win a bottle of Rhubarb Testimonial of the month      
Gin from local Northowram-based Gin Distillers
Speight’s (who knew?!) – check out how to enter “I have been inundated with phone
on page 13. calls from The Grapevine Mag spring
  edition – you guys have been keeping
Stay safe – keep smiling (under the mask) and see me so busy after lockdown unknowingly
you in November – thank you.  We’ll be advertising again
when we’ve caught up!”
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On 25th October 2020

the Yorkshire Air Ambulance turns 20!

Celebrate with us by taking part in our

YAA Virtual Balloon Race

To purchase your balloons visit our

online shop at

https://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/shop/

or contact our office £3
on 01422 237900 each

PRIZES

1st Place: £100 B&M Voucher Donated by Doncaster Lakeside
2nd Place: Marley Stir It Up Record Player

3rd Place: Betty’s Gift Box Donated by Betty’s Northallerton

There will also be a bonus prize for 4th Place

Race starts at 12pm on 19th October and
finishes at 12pm on 25th October 2020

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The Collecting Bug…
By Chris Helme

Collecting letter-headed notepaper can be a picture gives the reader a clear understanding of what
fascinating hobby and relatively cheap. Whilst most kind of business it was.
of today’s letterheads tend to be fairly simple,
straight forward, functional and to the point. There Youngsters are often looking for something to collect
was a time when cost did hardly seemed to matter these days. Usually, that goes no further than stamps,
and they were far more decorative, some were coins or old postcards, the only problem for young
almost works of art. collectors is the price that some dealers are asking.
I know that I certainly could not afford to begin
In June 1911, John P. Nelson, Cooper & Cask Maker collecting postcards these days with some of the
had his premises
in Briggate,
Brighouse, on the
site where in later
years the Astoria
Ballroom, Tommy
Joy’s cycle shop,
Hillards, Tesco’s and
nowadays Wilko’s
have their store.
Even J. P. Nelson’s
letterhead would
only be described
as functional.

But the letterhead
for Joseph Lawson
& Son, who
were registered
plumbers, glaziers,
gas, and electrical
fitters and based at
68/70 Commercial
Street is far more
elaborate.

Joseph Lawson took over the business from a Mr prices currently being quoted. It makes me glad
T. Welshman in 1864. The business began life as that I managed to get many of the better and rarer
just plumbers, he gradually built up the business to postcards many years ago when prices were cheaper.
include both specialised and general ironmongery. In
1899 the business was taken over by William Lawson Quite often you can find bundles of old letters on
who added an electrical and cycle department. On offer at Flea Markets or even Car Boot Sales if you
the death of Joseph Lawson in April 1915, the cycle want a hobby that is different collecting old and
department except for several prams they had for decorative letterheads is something to consider and
sale was disposed of. Looking at this letterhead the has that educational side to it as well.

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Staycation Special – C
Featuring 2 glorious Northern Holiday Parks

Step into a luxury lodge escape

Back by popular demand – we Northern Holiday Lodges guarantee you will love
feature 2 holiday parks not too your lodge – whichever one you opt for.
far from home.  So you can get The first choice to make though is which holiday park
away – without getting away you want to visit;
too far! Allerthorpe Golf & Country Park
  Immerse yourself in the beautiful rolling hills of
Northern Holiday Lodges East Yorkshire at Allerthorpe Golf & Country Park. 
manage luxury lodges across Nestled within 110 acres of stunning landscape, it
five-star prestigious parks provides the perfect holiday base to explore city,
throughout Yorkshire. Perfect coast & country alike with picturesque scenery,
for couples, friends or families quaint villages, seaside towns and the historic city
looking for self-catering of York right on your doorstep.  As well as a picture
holidays, their stunning lodges perfect setting – Allerthorpe offers golf enthusiasts
are the perfect “staycations” an immaculate nine-hole golf course. 
available throughout the year. 
 
They pride themselves on the range of luxury lodges
within their portfolio as there is accommodation to
suit various sized families and budgets too.  All of
the lodges at both parks feature private deckings,
hot tubs, and all the ‘mod cons’ you would expect
from modern holiday lodges.

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Celebrating the North Pets
s – so you don’t have to venture far from home

After a day of golfing or walking – you
could choose to take advantage of JJs Bar
& Grill @ The Pheasant which is the on
site bar and eatery.  Their extensive menu
takes in the finest food from all around the
world.  You can dine in or order take away.

With a collection
of five-star holiday
lodges for hire,
Allerthorpe is the
perfect place to
live, breathe and
enjoy everything
this idyllic Yorkshire
location has to
offer. 

Malton Grange Lodge Park
Malton Grange Lodge Park is a
prestigious park with a five-star
rating, perfect for couples, friends
or families looking for a self-catering
holiday. This stunning boutique park
is located three miles outside the
market town of Malton, ‘food capital
of Yorkshire’, and offers holidaymakers
the chance to relax in the stunning
North Yorkshire countryside.

Northern Holiday 20% off all new bookings
Lodges have a
range of luxury To redeem your reader discount – take a
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hire throughout Choose your preferred park, lodge and
the year at Malton availability If your dates are available – call
Grange. Each lodge the booking line below to book and benefit
has its own unique from your 20% off T: 07754 595440
specification with
private decking and Note: Offer subject to availability
deluxe private hot Terms and conditions (and some exceptions apply) –
tub. Internally each available on request frm
lodge is beautifully presented with all the ‘mod- www.northerholidaylodges.co.uk
cons’ you would expect from a five-star park.  If you Bookings must be made and taken before 15th
choose Malton Grange as your staycation of choice December 2020 and exclude half term week
- you’re guaranteed peace, tranquility and space to  
relax along with the option to take in the local towns  
and villages scattered around.

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Speight’s Gin

The botanical Gin den tucked
away in Northowram

As a nation – we’ve all become a little
Gin-obsessed and for all the right reasons.

However – I bet very few readers knew that we tasting sessions, which are carried out by his wife
have A ‘global award-winning Angela and his daughter Victoria.
Gin distillery’ right in the heart of The tasting sessions establish
Northowram village? which tonics and flavours are
Tucked away in a lush floral garden; needed to get the full enjoyment
on a tiny street in Northowram, from the gin.
next to the rolling hills of the
Shibden Valley, is Speight’s shed. “Part of the future development
The shed is nestled below a will be to provide online distillery
great Horse-Chestnut tree and tours with tasting experiences and
surrounded by a cornucopia of wild Gin making classes”. Peter said,
flowers and creeping vines. we have just released our latest
The shed houses the Speight’s flavour ‘Pear’ which has taken over
family run distillery, where an elegant copper pot still 16 months to perfect.
produces small batches, day in and day out, of the
flavoursome floral nectar named after the family – GRAPEVINE GINTASTIC
Speight’s gin. COMPETITION
A family run business; this isn’t just by- the-book gin
making, it’s a full-on family passion. Anyone who Simply answer the following question and
has met the family will tell you how much they care you could be in with a chance of winning a
about what they do. The Speight’s love nature and Speights Bottle of Gin
all it has to offer, which helps produce this finest Gin,
encapsulating a summers day in a bottle. Which well-known diarist did Speights Gin
“There are 12 botanicals used in Speight’s Signature produce a tribute gin for?
2020 award Winning Gin, most of which are (clue – check out www.sp8gin.com)
kept under lock and key, to ensure the recipe is a
Speight family secret, “ Peter Speight shared with Just email your
us, “There’s Juniper alongside, Hibiscus flowers, answer to; advertise@
elderberry, rose petal, wild rosehip, and in our fruit thegrapevinemag.co.uk
gins we use locally sourced hand-picked Bilberries The first correct answer
and Rhubarb. The overall taste is a floral bouquet randomly selected will
and is like walking in to a flower garden on a hot win a bottle of Speights
summers day, where the sweet scent hits your nose.” Rhubarb Gin.
Peter is obsessed with quality and sourcing natural Closing date: 31st
products. He spends many hours along with his son October 2020
in law Danny developing future flavours from local
ingredients and they have a greatunderstanding Winner will be notified
of how the botanicals influence the Gin. Having by 3rd November 2020
developed their unique blends, there are rigorous – rules apply and are
available on request

www.sp8gin.com  sp8gin

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Lifestyle & Leisure

WCYFleiCfltcoonmReatnogers
Passionate about local
football Our teams predominantly play in the Huddersfield
Junior Football League and have enjoyed great
Clifton Rangers is one of the longest success over the years.
established youth football clubs in West
Yorkshire area and we are passionate We offer weekly training sessions throughout the
about what we do. We are committed to year to work on fitness and skills, as well
provide a safe, engaging and rewarding as league and cup matches most weekends
environment for boys and girls from during the football season (Yorkshire weather
Under 6s (Kick Start) to Under 17s, with permitting!)
over 240 children playing across all age
groups. Fancy joining us?

Football & Fitness… We always welcome new players, but we are
currently developing our girls football teams
Our older age groups are coached by a dedicated in the following age groups;
team of volunteer coaches, mostly parents; all our
coaches are, as a minimum, DBS checked and hold Girls Teams at U7, U8, U9
First Aid and FA Level 1 Coaching qualifications.
U10 Wildcats in the WR Girls League.

We are currently looking at linking up with a
professional football coach too.

Lots of information on the teams and more
about the club at;
www.clifton-rangers-yfc.co.uk

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Its’ Personal
HARVEYS PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE

We have tried to make Harveys as safe as possible within which to shop however we do understand
that not everyone is keen to go out shopping. If there is anything you would like to buy from us, we

have not only extended our on-line shop but we are also very happy to shop for you.

We can either take your order over the phone on 01422 331188 or you can complete the form with
your order on our website at www.harveysofhalifax.co.uk/pages/personal-shopping

If you are local, we will try to delivery the items to you in person within 48 hours.
All deliveries are free on orders over £30.00.

Our extended on-line shop, including gift cards, is also available at harveysofhalifax.co.uk

Main Store: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-5pm Commercial Street, Halifax, HX1 1LJ Tel: 01422 331188    
The Piece Hall: Tue-Sun 10am-4pm Halifax, HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 414444 Shop online at harveysofhalifax.co.uk

Restaurant NOW OPEN Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm Sat 10am-4pm

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Calderdale’s Only
Fully Private Care
Home Welcomes
Guests

Angelcare Residential Living, Angelcare Founder Barbara
Calderdale’s only fully private Enefer and Grandson Thomas
care home, has opened to need in our community for almost
guests following a significant two decades, to be able to have
refurbishment of an iconic West our own home is a way to provide
Vale building. even more”.
Situated on Green Lane, “Our goal is to provide a luxury, all-inclusive holiday
Angelcare Residential Living experience for our residents, and help them maintain
marks the revitalisation of as much autonomy in their lives in a comfortable
an iconic building, previously environment”.
Ingwood Restaurant, a popular The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic pushed back their
attraction during the 1970s initial planned opening date, but the team are happy
and 80s. New, the only fully private care home for the delay as it has allowed them to review their
in Kirklees and Calderdale, they will be providing existing infection control procedures and further
several services including dementia care, short term improve the overall experience for guests.
stays for those recovering from surgery, and full live “It’s no secret the impact the virus has had on care
in care for those who require it. homes” Thomas added. “Thankfully, during the
The heads of the home, Thomas & Zoe Enefer are design stage we had an infection control consultant
no strangers to the industry. As the family behind come and design our systems, ensuring that they are
Angelcare, a home care provider who work with second to none. This meant we had to implement
people across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield,
they have three generations of experience and no additional measures.
have worked with local authorities and healthcare Angelcare Residential
providers for over 18 years. Having previously Living will be one of the
only looked after people in their own home, the safest, most hygienic
opening of Angelcare Residential Living provides homes in the country,
an opportunity for while at the same time
those requiring a more providing all of the
comprehensive service. amenities you’d expect
“We’re delighted to from a fully private
finally open our doors care home, including
to visitors and guests, an all-inclusive bar and
after several months restaurant and stunning
of disruptions due to suites for residents”.
the pandemic” Thomas
commented. “As a
family run company
that has been looking
after those most in

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NOW ACCEPTING ADMISSIONS

We’re delighted to announce that our first care home in Greetland is now
accepting admissions and family visits. Completely renovated and 100%

modernised, Angelcare Residential Living is Calderdale’s only
all-inclusive fully private care home.
OVTFIORFUTEURRSAI NL G

As you get older it gets harder to run your own home. Our All-Inclusive approach provides our residents
If you, or someone you love, is starting to struggle with no hidden or additional fees. These include
take a look around Angelcare Residential Living. everything from meals, haircuts, newspapers and any
Our Victorian mansion has just had a complete care you may require. We have rooms for long term
refurbishment to create luxury suites, there’s also a living and rooms for short stays for all ages of adults.
family stay over suite free for family & visitors.

R ECSAPRI TEE

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If you’d like more information or to arrange a viewing for yourself or a loved one,

please contact us on 01422 419710 or email [email protected]

 www.angelcareresidentialliving.co.uk | 116 Green Lane, West Vale, HX4 8BL 

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Award winning Home Care in
Calderdale and Kirklees

Our award-winning services range from companionship
and personal care through to supporting those with

complex medical conditions. The length of service can
be tailored from 1 hour visits to 24/7 live in care

Unit 25, Queens Square Business Park, Honley HD9 6QZ | 01484 521712
www.TheCareCollection.co.uk|| [email protected]

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Kids will love helping Method
to make and decorate 1. Preheat the oven to 170C / 150C fan / gas mark 3.
these fun spooky
Halloween treats! Line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. Place the
butter, sugar and syrup in a saucepan and heat gently
Serves 20 until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
Ready in 1 hour, 2. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and a pinch of
plus cooling salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the melted mixture and
the egg, and mix together to make a dough (see TIP).
Ingredients 3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to the
• 115g butter thickness of a one pound coin. Stamp out gingerbread
• 115g light muscovado sugar people shapes with a cutter. Re-knead and re-roll the
• 100g golden syrup dough trimmings and cut out more shapes. Place on the
• 450g plain flour, baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Leave on the sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a
plus extra for dusting cooling rack and leave to cool completely.
• 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4. To decorate, roll the black icing out thinly on a surface
• 3 tsp ground ginger lightly dusted with icing sugar. Use the cutter to stamp
• Salt out shapes and attach to gingerbread biscuits with a
• 1 egg, beaten little of the royal icing. Spread a circle of royal icing on
To Decorate each biscuit to create a white face. Use the tubes of
• 400g black ready-to-roll icing white writing icing to pipe bones on the biscuits. Leave
• Icing sugar, for dusting until the icing has set then use the pink and black edible
• 75g ready-made royal icing pens to draw skeleton features on the white faces.
• 2 x 19g tubes white TIP The dough may be a little sticky at first, but should
become firmer as it cools. Add an extra sprinkling of
writing icing flour, if needed.
• 1 pink and 1 black edible

writing pen

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Local Lockdown Treats

We all need a local treat – especially at the moment – here’s a highlight and a
few ideas of what delights are available locally this month

Books, treats and gifts
A window (and shop) filled with Halloween treats.
We might not be able to trick or treat this year – but

lots of treats in store
Page. Brighouse

page.bookshop @brighouse.page 

Lush Bedroom before Xmas?
If you’ve been thinking about updating your
boudoir – perhaps Kingfield Bedrooms can
help with inspiration?
www.kingfieldbedrooms.co.uk

kingfield_bedrooms

Toffee Town Culture
Venture down to

The Piece Hall and
take a look at the
latest exhibition. All
paintings inspired

by the beautiful
architecture in

Halifax – on display
throughout October.
www.katelycett.co.uk

katelycettartist

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Get your Glam On
There’s nothing like a bouncy blow dry to lift
your spirit.
Make an appointment for a safe and spacious
appointment with Jen at Jennifer Taylor
Hairdressing, Brighouse. More details on page 33.

jennifertaylorhairdressing

 

Cosy Knits? Colour mixed with cosy
One plus about the autumn is the welcome
change into cosy jumpers and chunky boots.
We spotted this combination on Instagram
from Dragonfly Boutique in Hebden Bridge

dragonflyhebden
 
 

Lottie Shaws Speight’s Gin
Hurray it’s Yorkshire Parkin season and who better to Who knew we had a Northowram-based Gin
support than Brighouse-based bakers Lottie Shaws.  distillers – more details on page 13 including the
chance to win a bottle of their Rhubarb Gin.
Check out www.lottieshaws.co.uk
lottie_shaws www.sp8gin.com sp8gin
   
 

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Business, Finance & Technology

The Money effects have already been felt, with traditional two-
bed buyers now looking to three-bed properties,
Pandemic earmarking the extra room as a home office.
The mortgage market has already absorbed the
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had a initial shock of COVID-19 with a period where
mighty short-term impact on personal finances, few lenders were interested in anyone with
but the effects could be here for many years. less than a 40 percent deposit. Fortunately that
It’s a fool’s errand to try to make financial seems a short-term measure, but it certainly
predictions, but we can certainly make some appears 95% mortgages will get rarer while
educated guesses about what happens next. rates and availability will become even more
Tax rises of some kind seem almost inevitable favourable to those with bigger deposits.
after the public spending deficit exploded with Even the practicalities of day-to-day spending
furlough pay and other measures. It is true the have been changed by the coronavirus, with the
government has explicitly committed to no rises upper limit for contactless payments rising from
in the rates of income tax, national insurance or £30 to £45. With few signs of increased fraud,
VAT until the next general election. That said, this is likely to be a permanent switch.
a cut in personal allowances or the 40% rate Once overseas trips become more normal
threshold would mean a bigger tax take without again, reading travel insurance policies in full will
breaking the letter of the pledge. become more important. Many insurers put in
It’s also getting harder to see the famed pension a hard deadline after which new policies didn’t
‘triple lock’ surviving. It currently guarantees cover losses stemming from COVID-19. Until
the state pension will rise each year in line that changes, holidaying could be a more risky
with average earnings, inflation, or 2.5%, proposition, while it’s possible COVID cover
whichever is highest. One possibility is to ditch could become an optional extra.
the 2.5% figure and simple go with the higher Finally, investors and those with non-state
of earnings or inflation. pension plans will continue to be somewhat at
It seems many of us have got the taste for the mercy of markets. Stocks have certainly
avoiding the commute and there’ll certainly be taken a huge hit during the pandemic, though
some permanent shift away from office working. many analysts hope they’ll recover in the
That could affect the housing market, with the medium-term given that this is ultimately a
commuter belt become less of a mandatory financial hit stemming from a health crisis rather
destination for some. Meanwhile, city centre than a fundamental economic failing. As always,
offices could be less in demand by business it’s important not to panic when markets fall and
and potentially repurposed as apartments. Some remember that losses aren’t ‘real’ until you sell.

John Lister (www.johnlisterwriting.com) is a freelance writer
based in Bristol, specialising in technology and personal finance.

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Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s
Introducing our new partners….
Introducing….Jonny Stead

Sleigh & Story is now a 4 Partner Practice! Along Q. I have recently become unemployed due to the
with Peter Sleigh & Debbie Story we are pleased to coronavirus pandemic so I am going to rent a room
welcome Jonny Stead and Ifat Jhugroo as Partners. out in my home to get some extra income. What
Here’s some information about Jonny…. are the tax implications if this is my only source of
Jonny is one of our longest serving colleagues and income?
one of Sleigh & Story’s success stories. He joined us
originally in 2006 whilst studying at the University of A: HMRC’s rent-a-room scheme is an optional
Nottingham for his degree in Finance, Accounting and exemption scheme, which allows individuals to receive
Management. He continued working here after he up to £7,500 of tax-free gross income (income before
qualified and attained his letters in 2015. Peter Sleigh expenses) from renting out spare rooms in their
said “It is fantastic that Jonny has become a partner. only or main home. The exemption is halved where
He has been an integral part of the organisation since the income is shared with a partner or someone
he first joined us and he fully fits in with the Sleigh & else. Broadly, as long as income is below the annual
Story culture.” Jonny is well respected throughout threshold, it does not need to be reported to HMRC. If
the firm for his happy, sunny disposition, and clients income exceeds the threshold, it needs to be reported
find his down to earth approach to business matters to HMRC via the self-assessment system.
refreshing for an accountant! He manages a large
portfolio of clients who can rely on Jonny for his To work out whether it is preferable to join the
honest advice. scheme, the following methods of calculation should
Q. I am a self-employed builder. I carried out a job for be compared:
a customer and invoiced him for £750. The customer
did not pay the invoice and I have since discovered - Method A: paying tax on the profit from letting
that he has been declared bankrupt. I included the worked out in the normal way for a rental business (ie
£750 in my turnover figures. Can I claim tax relief for rents received less expenses).
the unpaid bill? - Method B: paying tax on the gross amount of receipts
A: A deduction can generally be made for a bad or (including receipts for any related services they
doubtful debt in the year in which the debt becomes provide) less the £7,500 exemption limit.
bad or doubtful. The HMRC Business Income Manual
(at BIM42701) states: If you make an election (within the time limit) for
‘A deduction is not allowed for a debt owed to a trader Method B to apply, the first £7,500 will be tax-free,
except: and the remainder will be covered by your income tax
- a bad debt; personal allowance, so will be tax-free. The remainder
- a doubtful debt to the extent estimated to be bad. In is calculated as your gross rental receipts over and
the case of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the debtor above the £7,500 figure, without any deduction for
this means the debt except to the extent that any expenses.
amount may reasonably be expected to be received
on the debt; HMRC’s Helpsheet HS223 contains further
- a debt or part of a debt released by the creditor information.
wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade as
part of a statutory insolvency arrangement.’ Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills,
You should be able to write off the debt and claim a Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
deduction of £750 in your accounts. You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook,
or Twitter @sleighandstory.

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The information contained in this article is of a general nature and you are advised to obtain specific professional
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PR advice for local
businesses
Getting your message right post Covid-19

It remains a worrying time for businesses as the fight times of crisis – by massively increasing the price of a
against Covid-19 continues. Having an effective PR product for example – they are much less likely to be
strategy is essential in times of crisis. PR consultants loyal to them when normality resumes.
Melanie Hill, of Gravity PR, from Brighouse, and Alex
Mason, of Alex D Mason PR, have put together their
five top tips to help local businesses navigate their
way through the situation from a communications
point of view.

1.   Always be honest. People understand that things
are difficult at the moment because everyone is in
the same boat, so don’t try to sugar-coat things and
claim that everything is fine and it’s business as usual
because odds on, it isn’t. The majority of businesses
will have had to make at least some amendments
to how they generally operate, and customers
understand this.

2.   Keep regular lines of communication open with
your staff. If you are a business owner or managing
director, then you should be the one delivering
messages to your team as its leader. Video calls
have become a great way for teams to get together
virtually and that face to face contact can really help
to stem feelings of isolation. Besides, people like
hearing important news, good or bad, while looking
at someone’s face rather than via an email, which can
sometimes appear cold.

3.    If you can’t get your usual stock or products/
components that you need for your business, then be
open and honest about it with your customers. Explain
the situation and how you are adapting operations to
mitigate the impact.

4.    Keep in touch with other businesses. This can You can find Mel and Alex on social media - Twitter
be a great source of support in sharing best practice (@GravityPR4; @alexdmasonPR); Facebook (Gravity
as we work our way through this crisis, as well as
emotionally – running a business can be lonely! PR; Alex D Mason PR); Instagram (melgravitypr;
alexdmasonpr); LinkedIn (Melanie Hill; Alex Mason)
5.    This shouldn’t need saying but NEVER inflate
prices to take advantage of a bad situation. Not only is www.gravitypr.co.uk
it morally wrong, customers have long memories and
if they see a business that is attempting to profit in

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Proud Dental Partners of Leeds United

Leeds United Signs New Rachel Dilley, Practice Imran and Rachel
Multi Year Contract with Manager of Town Hall (photo taken pre-COVID)
Town Hall Dental. Dental, commented;

Calderdale based private dental practice, Town “Working with Leeds
Hall Dental, have secured a new partnership with United has been an
recently promoted Premier League football club, absolute delight for us
Leeds United, to provide treatment and care for these past couple of years.
their players and staff. We are so happy for the
team to get promoted as
Based in the Old Town Hall, Brighouse, Town Hall we know what a great
Dental have been providing cosmetic and general bunch of people they are,
dentistry for the Yorkshire area since 2012. The and we’re delighted to
practice has received multiple national awards, be partnering with them
including both Best Practice and Best Patient Care for the next few years
in the UK. The new deal ensures that they will in the Premier League.
remain Leeds United’s official dental partner, a Our patients have loved
partnership that began in 2018 before the club were it as well, it’s not often
promoted back to the top flight of British football. you bump into a Premier
The practice has been conducting pre-season League footballer on a
check ups on all the players and management staff, trip to your local dentist.”
including oral cancer screenings, and will provide
emergency treatment as well as cosmetic procedures “Outside of our work with the players, we can’t wait
as required. to further develop our work with our foundations.
Helping the next generation access sport and
Outside of dentistry, both organisations are healthcare, while at the same time helping those
looking to work together through their non-profits, most in need across Yorkshire is going to have a huge
the Town Hall Foundation and Leeds United impact on the community.”
Foundation. The Town Hall Foundation’s activities
including volunteering with the homeless in Leeds The Practice have also announced plans for a special
as well as providing oral health education in schools, surgery for Leeds United Fans. The Marcelo Bielsa
work which earned them the award for Best Charity suite, named in honour of the clubs title winning
and Community Project in Dentistry in 2019. The Manager, will be available for any patients wanting
Leeds United Foundation aims to use the power the full Whites experience.
of sport to educate, motivate, inspire, and support
people throughout the local Leeds community. “Marcelo is a friend of the practice, and it’s been a
delight to have him visit us throughout the years”
Rachel added. “It’s the least we could do to pay
homage to a man who’s done so much for football fans
across West Yorkshire”.

The Old Town Hall
Thornton Square
Brighouse
HD6 1EA
TOWN HALL DENTAL 
BRIGHOUSE Tel: 01484 723788
www.townhalldental.co.uk

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Creating One Community

FTOOUWNNDAHTAILOLN The Town Hall Foundation is the charitable arm of Town Hall Dental, focused
BRIGHOUSE on the mission of providing oral healthcare treatments and oral health
education for those who need it the most.

Our oral healthcare is predominantly focused on the homeless, ex-homeless and
isolated. Poor dental hygiene is one of the greatest issues affecting these groups,
and our treatments help to build confidence and mental wellbeing, increasing
their ability to find employment.

Focus4Hope is a local community group founded in September 2016.
Our work involves fundraising events for the local homeless, elderly and
isolated in West Yorkshire.

Whilst combating isolation and loneliness is the focus of many of our local events,
we also provide outreach to help the homeless in Leeds city centre, collect
donations for the refugee crisis and volunteer in Northern France alongside
Care4Calais, Help Refugees and Refugee Community Kitchen.

Focus4Success offers various services for individuals looking for work.
These individuals may be referred to us by a number of different partners,
including the job centre, or our sister non-profit organisations.

Our work takes an holistic approach to combat isolation and loneliness
within our community, encompassing numerous specialities, education and
skill developments all geared towards ensuring our clients are capable of
being employed.

The Shah Walayat Foundation is a inter-faith community organisation
based in Halifax, providing a centre for everyone in Calderdale.

Our work includes helping those in poverty, providing a safe space for young
members of the community and a cultural and religious centre, opening in
early 2021.
Working together to build a vision, to tackle inequality, develop a positive
community spirit and to support diversity.

Become a member of our award winning practice...

Town Hall Dental MEMBERSHIP PLAN only £13.90 per month

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Jennifer Taylor
Hairdressing
Welcome back to Brighouse

It’s fair to say we’ve all really appreciated how It’s a stunning salon and, as Jen is the only stylist
important a great hair stylist is during those long working in there currently, there is so much
days of lockdown hair! space and you feel extremely safe and relaxed. 
Brighouse is lucky to be welcoming back Jen Taylor “As I’m working here on my own – I really can fit
– who has just opened a brand new salon on Market appointments in to suit my clients – so feel like I
Street back in July. can offer a bespoke service.  It’s lovely being back in
Jen is well-known within the Brighouse community Brighouse and seeing familiar faces (and hair)!”
following a 26 year career at Taylor & Taylor Jen has lots of plans with the large salon space
Hairdressing and, just after that, at Daniel Taylor’s including plans to adapt the floor upstairs – watch
salon in Elland.  “I really missed working in this space!
Brighouse,” Jen told us, “So when the opportunity to
take the space that was formerly Storm in Brighouse
arose – I felt the time was right to step out on my
own.  I’ve revamped the salon completely and
created a spacious, bright and safe comfortable
space for clients to come and enjoy having their hair
done.”

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By Kate Duggan

Show yourself some extra kindness this autumn

Many of us have been inspired to exercise more this year. Exercise can boost your mood and ease
anxiety, as well as help to keep you healthy. But as the days grow shorter and colder, it’s all too easy

to let those good habits slip.

If you need some extra motivation to keep up (or increase) your activity level, why not try:

• Exercising with a friend or family member. distance, gaining the next martial arts’ belt, or
• Giving a different kind of exercise a go, such as just perfecting a new dance routine! Ideally,
set small goals that you can reach within the
martial arts or an online dance class. next few weeks, as well as a more ambitious
• Downloading the Couch to 5K app by Public long-term target if you fancy pushing yourself.
• Write down why you’re doing this and stick
Health England (I recommend choosing Sarah your note somewhere prominent, like the
Millican as your personal trainer). fridge. Keep it simple, such as “I’m going to
• Treating yourself to some new fitness togs. exercise three times a week to keep myself
While you can don’t need expensive gym gear, mentally and physically healthy” or “I’m going
it’s important to at least be comfortable while to swim every week because I know I feel
you work out, and you’ll need decent trainers calmer afterwards” or “I’m going to do Pilates
for outdoor high-impact work. twice a week to keep my body flexible and to
• Setting yourself achievable goals, e.g. being enjoy better sleep.”
able to jog/swim/cycle/row/walk a certain

Know someone who could do with a helping hand to unwind? Meditation app
Headspace has launched a series of new gift cards with Boots. Each one
gives the recipient a six-month subscription to guided meditations, mindfulness
exercises, videos and calming music. There are four themed meditation
collections to choose from: Mind, Health, Sleep and Focus. (They all give full
access to Headspace and are £30 at www.boots.com.)

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Hearing & Tinnitus Care

Sally Jackson, of Hearing & Tinnitus Care, had wanted differ is that I have been through it all too, and that
to be an audiologist from the day she got her hearing means I absolutely will not compromise on service
test results 15 years ago. “I was so upset by the way - such as repair turnaround times - or the quality
the guy broke the news to me -  I thought people and choice I provide.  If it takes 2 hours to get you
deserve better” said Sally, “It was a feeling that built hearing just right, then 2 hours is how long I spend.
up the more I progressed through the system. People Everyone’s hearing is important to me.” 
deserve a better service and hearing
aids that do what they need them to Sally has recently been busy
do – today, tomorrow and five years protecting against COVID-19.
from now!”. “I have invested heavily in new
equipment which allows me to
Sally returned to university and work remotely. Don’t let COVID put
graduated with a 2:1 in Audiology you off attending to your hearing
from University of Leeds. She – you could be enjoying life, family
opened her own company after and conversation so much more,”
gaining experience in the NHS and said Sally. 
high street chains. “Hearing and
Tinnitus Care offers hearing tests, Call or text Sally to start the
hearing aid packages and ad-hoc conversation about how she could
repairs, just like any other hearing help you.
care company,” said Sally, “Where I

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Quick Crossword Across
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3 Travellers (8)
9 Table support (7)
10 Entrance (5)
11 Clarifications (12)
14 Epoch (3)
16 Sphere (5)
17 To drink (3)
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15 Accomplish (7)
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Garden

Garden boundaries mark the borders between Cheerful Colours
properties, can help divide a garden into different Less-than-attractive concrete blocks or similar materials
areas, or can hide an eyesore or the garden from view. look better if painted with masonry paint. Clean and
They can form an interesting and attractive part of the thoroughly dry the area beforehand and use a suitable
garden, so what are the options? paint for the surface.

Stylish Pleaching Classic Hedging
Pleaching creates a living boundary whilst minimising A well-planted and well-maintained hedge is timeless,
the space the boundary takes up at soil level. You though it needs a few years to establish. For a dense
pleach by removing all side growths up to the desired effect, plant two staggered rows of hedging plants, with
height, thus forming clear stems. The developing shoots plants about 45cm (18in) apart within the rows. Keep
higher up can be trained into a system of wires, forming the young hedge well-watered and fed during the first
a fan-like display of branches. The gap between the couple of years, pruning as necessary for a dense green
trunks could be left unfilled, or a more densely clipped boundary.
hedge or a fence can be installed, increasing privacy
while allowing space for ground-level planting. Added Interest
Break up a long expanse of boundary by including a
Classic Walls feature, perhaps a garden seat or an arbour, with hedge
A wall made from good quality bricks in the same plants behind and trained into a roof above the seat.
colours as those from which the house is constructed This provides a great place to sit and relax.
will be long-lasting, sturdy and look great. Brick walls
can help to keep garden plants warmer, so make use
of this for more tender plantings. Attach galvanised
straining wires, held taut between vine eyes, to make a
support system for plants.

Blooming Boundary
Many roses can be grown as hedging and look stunning,
as well as helping to fill your garden with a magical
perfume whilst they are in bloom. They can be grown
next to another boundary, such as a short retaining
wall.

Hurdles
Hazel hurdles are popular for a rustic look. They can be
bought as ready-made panels or a hurdle maker can
construct the fence in situ. They usually have one pale
face where the hazel stems have been split to reveal
their woody insides, whilst the other face is darker and
still bark-covered. A good filter for wind in a gusty site,
their disadvantage is that they are not long lasting.

Dry Stone Walls
A truly classic look, dry stone walling is a specialist skill
giving a lovely boundary, especially within the garden,
perhaps around the edge of a raised bed or to create
a seating area. Small plants such as the fleshy-leaved
Sempervivums or houseleeks can be grown in gaps
between the stones.

Visit Pippa’s website (www.pippagreenwood.com) to book
Pippa for a gardening talk at your gardening club or as an after-dinner speaker.

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The Design Mill

The Design Mill at Bingley has everything you could There is a large in-house workroom located within
possibly need to make dressing the windows in your the showroom and staffed by highly experienced
home hassle free. seamstresses who can also make up cushions and
any accessory, from napkins and table runners to bed
From the vast array of fabrics in every colour, linen.
pattern and texture imaginable, a great choice of
complimentary wallpapers, to the huge range of A large section of the showroom dedicated to selling
blinds, tiebacks, poles and tracks, you’ll be spoiled off ex-display curtains, roll ends of material and
for choice. The spacious showroom has hundreds clearance wallpapers - ideal if you’re looking to bag
of fabrics on display and customers can see at a a bargain. This section is also popular with crafters
glance how different materials can complement each as there are often baskets of large offcuts, which are
other. New collections are frequently added, from ideal for small projects. These items change regularly
classic designs to the latest trends. and so there is always something new to see.

The team at The Design Mill pride themselves on The Design Mill is located at Unit B, Castlefield
offering their expertise with a personal service Industrial Estate, Crossflatts, Bingley, BD16 2AG.
to ensure you get the very best service. You are Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday
welcome to come to the store with a carpet or 9am-4pm.
wallpaper sample to match with your soft There is a car park outside, and the store is
furnishings, a full measuring and fitting service is also accessible for wheelchairs.
offered. 

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OPENING HOURS:
WEEKDAYS: 8AM - 5PM | SATURDAY: 9AM - 5PM | SUNDAY: CLOSED

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Wordwheel

Each word to be three letters or more
(but no plurals), and all must contain the
central letter. There’s at least one word which

uses all of the letters.
Target: Excellent: 35 or more words

Good: 26 words Fair: 20 words

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EST. 1989

Kitchens | Bedrooms | En-suites

We’re open! Call us to book your one to one appointment
Home Visits Available Strict social distancing measures in place

Why choose TOWN KITCHENS?

Family run business celebrating 31 Home consultations & Free design service

successful years

Studio located in Mirfield Your project fully managed from start to finish

Very competitively priced

Supply and fit or supply only available

We will BEAT any genuine like for like

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We love our new kitchen. Thank you to Mark and Mark and Lesley are a
Mark and Lesley were Lesley for guiding us fantastic team who offered
really helpful from the very through the design of our great ideas and advise.
start and guided us through new kitchen and dining The whole process of
the process of selecting the room. Your assistance in ripping out our old kitchen
best options for our kitchen. selection of colours of and installing our new one
The actual fitting was cabinets, glass splash- went like a dream. We are
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everything was done very tops and selection of new kitchen and wouldn't
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Book your free design appointment & quote: Visit our Mirfield Concession
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We are specialists in loft ladders and hatches for easy and
safe access to your loft. We also provide boarding, lighting
and insulation solutions. Call us now to find out how we can
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Kitting out a child’s bedroom can be extremely So my top tip is, buy decent furniture second-
pricey, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re hand rather than cheap furniture new.
starting with a blank canvas or upgrading furniture
as your child grows, these tips from Kate Duggan Solid pine furniture lasts for years and is easily
might help you to stick to your budget... available second-hand. You can paint it with
Look for quality furniture second-hand chalk paint and update it in different colours as
If you want furniture to last, look for plain, solidly your child’s tastes change. I picked up an ugly
built furniture. We bought my daughter’s chest of (but well-built) bureau for £12 a couple of years
drawers when she was a baby. It’s plain white, ago. The result of some chalk paint and new
but we stuck some removable decals on to handles is an attractive, unique piece of furniture
‘prettify’ it. And, as it’s decent quality, it’s lasted that could be passed down to future generations.
well (she’s now eleven). It was second-hand and
cost well under £50 – contrast this to the new Facebook, eBay and Gumtree are good places
chest of drawers bought subsequently at twice to look for furniture, as are Freecycle and local
the price, but of nowhere near the same quality. charity warehouse stores. I’ve also picked up
bargains at my local tip.

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