The Grapevine Halifax Issue 137 March 2019

THE FREE
GRAPEVINE

HALIFAX EDITION

Issue 137 Mar ‘19
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Your community magazine - connecting
local people to local businesses

Brodstock 2019
Charity Features
Community News & Events

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Editor’s Note:LoifecsatlyCleh&risLtmeisausrGeuide

Welcome to our March edition…

March always seems to be a busy month for
community events and our community pages at the
back of the magazine filled up in record time this
month.

This month, we bring you: Brodstock 2019,
Calderdale Riding for the Disabled, Charity Winter
Walkers and much, much more. Make sure to browse
our Gardens & Homes/Interiors section too – there
are plenty of new-comers and a number of
interesting reads.

For those seeking an exciting, new career path –
Redtronic are recruiting for a variety of exciting roles
and are based close-by in Elland.

We’ll be seeing you again in April with our annual
Weddings Feature. If you yourself work in the wed-
ding industry or know someone that does, make sure
to be in touch before mid March. Artwork is free of
charge and we can talk you through everything…

Until then,

Jenny & Helen Holdsworth

@thegrapevinemag

Now taking bookings for
April ‘19 onwards,
contact Jenny by email:
[email protected]
or call 07469 234199

No part of this publication may be copied, partly copied or
reproduced without the Editor’s permission. All advertisers are
independent of the publication and advert content does not reflect
the views of the Editor. Copyright The Grapevine Mag 2018.

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along with our right to ensure the magazine isn’t used for direct
marketing purposes. Legal action has been taken in the past on
local publications copying content, as we monitor and take action
accordingly. We spend a lot of time and energy each month creating
a unique publication to showcase the local area as best we can.
Although copying is flattering… it’s illegal.

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Charity walkers take on winter!
One local group’s charity fundraiser

James Nuttall (33), ex British Armed Forces, personal turned white. With the exception of James, the
trainer and owner of Nutts N Boltz, created a team team were novices and had never attempted a
with three members from his outdoor fitness challenge on this scale before. With this in mind, a
group, Karl Munchin (36) Rachel Williams (37) and few tweaks to the route were made for safety but
Ronnie King (56). They battled what was the first they still battled on, determined to complete what
winter weekend of the year across the Lake District they set out to do. The four locals covered a huge
and took on the mighty mountains for charity. The 65 miles over three days in wintery conditions,
weather wasn’t on their side as a snow blizzard set as if this unforgettable and arduous experience
in on their first day, the paths and views quickly wasn’t enough, their night time accommodation
was sleeping in the mountains with minimal food
and drink as they carried their kit. Getting to the
summits filled James and his team with pride,
especially Scafell Pike. The challenge took place
18-20th January, they’re raising money and to help
create awareness for two charities, Andy’s Man
Club (who help people talk about mental health
and help reduce suicides in men) and BLESMA
(an armed forces non-profit charity supporting
limbless veterans in the UK for the duration of
their lives). There’s still time to donate, search
Nuttsnboltzchallenge on Just Giving.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER?

REDTRONIC LIMITED (BASED IN ELLAND) IS LOOKING FOR
TALENTED PEOPLE FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS INCLUDING
MANAGEMENT, SALES, TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATION &

PRODUCTION TO NAME A FEW.

Redtronic is a UK manufacturer of warning lights and sirens for the emergency services. The
company distributes products to over 40 countries worldwide and currently employs 45 people with
various skillset, experience and from different ethnicities. We’re looking for reliable, hardworking,
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Lifestyle & Leisure

Looking to get into golf?

Lightcliffe Golf Club run free taster sessions throughout April

If you are looking to start playing golf either with panoramic views overlooking the course. Our
competitively, to keep fit or just to relax and friendly staff guarantee you a very special welcome
unwind, then Lightcliffe is the club for you. Our with excellent catering services ranging from soup
friendly, family orientated golf club offers a warm and sandwiches to our A la Carte menu. Enjoy our
welcome to all new members and visitors. quality cask beers, lagers, wines and gins which are
Want to try golf for free? available from our well stocked bar. Function room
Our PGA qualified professionals are offering free hire is available from £75.
taster sessions in April for Ladies, Gents and Membership
Juniors. Please feel free to contact our professionals * Various Membership categories
for more information on 01422 204081 (quote * No joining fee
‘Grapevine’). * Academy opportunities
Why Lightcliffe Golf Club? * Juniors from £80
Let’s talk golf. Now under new management, our Green Fees
beautiful 9-hole parkland course is continually * £20 for 18 holes
kept in excellent condition by our experienced * £12.50 for 9 holes
greenkeeper and his team. Come and experience Contact Us
our newly relayed USGA specification greens. Phone: 01422 202459
Room Hire Email: [email protected]
We can accommodate events and parties in our Social Media: @lightcliffegolfclub
clubhouse which can cater for up to 100 people

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Care & Companionship

We catch up with local carer Janet Morgan

Having been a carer for X years, Janet knows the With recent research linking loneliness to dementia,
difference that care and companionship can bring alzheimers and a generally lower mental health
to an individual and the stress it can relieve from state, companionship is more important than ever
families. in an aging society. Understanding that welcoming
“I find my job very rewarding and I’m very proud someone new to your home can be daunting,
to have been able to work alongside so many Janet gets to know the family, their needs and
local families and have an impact upon their lives” preferences. As a warm and approachable character,
Janet told us. “I thoroughly enjoy getting to know nothing is too much to ask and she’ll always try and
each client and often refer to our relationship as a accommodate for any need.
friendship rather than a standard carer-patient one”.
Janet’s natural, caring nature becomes apparent
in the kind words that her clients speak of her:

“Janet is helping us with Mum. She’s been
covering every other Saturday and has also
helped out with ad hoc cover. Janet made friends
with Mum straight away and she asked lots of
questions about what Mum likes and how she can
help. Mum likes to be taken out so that’s what
Janet does – Mum enjoys her outings with Janet
and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Janet”
– A local Shibden client

Janet Morgan Local Carer

Companionship – Carers can make a difference

Do you need occasional help looking after an adult or
family member due to disability or dementia?

Janet is an experienced and trained female Carer providing
part time support in Halifax and surrounding areas, offering

sensitive, flexible care for those with dementia or other
disabilities in their own, comfortable surroundings.

• Mornings, evenings and occasional overnight support
is available.

• DBS checked & fully insured
• Support available from 2 hours at very reasonable rates

• Beaming references available

To discuss your needs please contact Janet on

07826080203

or email [email protected]

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Brodstock looking to sell out
in record time this March

Here’s how to get your hands on the tickets!

Tickets for this year’s Brodstock Under 12s gain entry for free on streams to see how ticket sales
Music Festival will go on sale the day when accompanied by an are going and to see the recently
on Saturday 16th March from adult ticket holder (so they don’t announced line-up, consisting of
the Old Brodleians rugby club in need a ticket) much local talent.
Hipperholme. Keep an eye on the official The team will again be raising
Organisers are preparing for a Brodstock Facebook and Twitter money to support two very
surge of people as the event worthy, local causes: Yorkshire
looks to sell out for the fourth Air Ambulance and Overgate
year running. Hospice.
Here’s what you need to know if More information, including how
you’d like to attend this popular the day is hoping to break more
family-friendly community fundraising records, can be found
day out which takes place on at www.brodstock.co.uk
Saturday 15th June:
Tickets go on sale at 10.30am on
Saturday 16th March so get up
to the rugby club ready for the
doors to open
They are £10 each and will be
available on a first come first
serve basis
To try and be as fair as possible
to everyone that’s looking to
attend; a maximum of 10 tickets
will be sold per person
A ticket is required for anyone 12
years and above

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Are you prom ready?

We take a peek at the newly launched Prom Den in Lightcliffe

Launched in January, The Prom perfect dream dress, Donna said Just been to The Prom Den
Den is a Mother (Donna) and “We have the most amazing and to choose my daughter
Daughter (Lia) team who are beautiful dresses and timeless Annabelle’s prom dress &
determined to find the perfect fashion pieces that any girl will had a fantastic experience.
Prom Dress for both Senior and fall in love with.” Donna, the owner is attentive
Junior Prom girls. and friendly, not pushy & her
The Prom Den recommend that attention to detail is second
Following a bad experience with you book an appointment slot to none! All her dresses are
Lia’s prom, Donna realised that of an hour and a half, as most fabulous, it was hard to choose
there was a gap in the market girls tend to spend just over an between several! Thank
for a prom dress provider that hour exploring their options and you so much. I would highly
really cares. “We found Lia’s having fun!  recommend this little gem!
prom experience so stressful and - A recent Prom Den visitor
impersonal. Your prom is meant review left on Google
to be an experience that you
treasure!’ Donna told us “Lia and
I began researching and decided
to take the leap. We set up The
Prom Den in a detached, purpose
built studio within the grounds of
our home at Pyenot House.”

Having managed Boutiques
aboard cruise liners and sold
the most beautiful evening
gowns and cruise-wear for many
years, Donna was able to use
her purchasing skills to select
the most stunning dresses in a
variety of sizes, styles and colours
that will flatter anyone.

To make finding the perfect prom
dress a great experience, the pair
offer a one-to-one appointment
and are dedicated to creating
a fun and relaxed atmosphere
not only for the girls but for the
family too. The girls are free to
try on a wide selection of dresses
whilst the family can sit back in a
pressure-free environment with
a drink.

Since opening, The Prom Den has
paired numerous girls with their

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Lifestyle & Leisure The Local Edit

Our local area has a lot to offer and this double spread is about celebrating this,
encouraging you to shop local!

22 The Square
Featured with a double page spread
this month in Food & Drink, here’s just
a small selection of the delicious looking
Italian cuisine on offer at 22 The Square in
Northowram.
Just a few minutes down the road from
their Italian Restaurant, you can also find
22 The Bar & Smokehouse.

Brodstock 2019
Remember that Brodstock
2019 tickets go on sale this
month and they tend to sell

out pretty sharpish!
For more info, visit the feature
on Brodstock 2019 in Lifestyle

& Leisure.

Redtronic
Based in Elland, Redtronic supply visual and
audio warning signals to the emergency
services and have done for over 30 years.
The friendly team are now recruiting and are
looking to fill a variety of roles.
For more information, see their advert in
Lifestyle & Leisure.

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Christie Lea
March sees the entrance of many stunning spring
pieces arriving to Christie Lea ladies boutique in
Hipperholme.
Linda models a small selection of the stunning Ribkoff
collection now in stock at Christie Lea. To see more of
the spring ’19 collection, visit their ad in Lifestyle &
Leisure or go to @christieleashop on Facebook.

FIREPIT & Potting Shed
Although you can see more on their back
page advert, we thought we’d give you a
taster of what FIREPIT & The Potting Shed in

Halifax has to offer.
On Wednesdays, the combined sports bar
and smokehouse FIREPIT offer an all you can

eat wing and rib offer for just £15.
Kindly, the new establishment are also offering all NHS staff 15% off food and drink.

DC Woodcraft
Here’s just a small selection of Dan from DC
Woodcraft’s work, displayed at a festival in
late 2018.
Dan can create stunning, affordable pieces
for your home and can also add many
personalised options to make the perfect
gift.
You can find Dan’s advert in Lifestyle &
Leisure or visit their shop at Kershaw’s
Shopping Village.

Want to feature in our ‘Local Edit’ next month for free?
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Lifestyle & Leisure

Town Hall Dental Helping the
Homeless and Refugees in Calais

A team of volunteers, including Dentists from Town Hall Dental
and local homeless group Focus4Hope, have returned from
providing emergency dental care and supplies to refugees in Calais.
The team from Town Hall included Dr Rangzeb, Dr Chana and Nurses Rachel
and Kayla, plus a host of volunteers. Many of the volunteers already provide
essential care and support for the homeless in Leeds City Centre. Working
alongside refugee crisis charity Care4Calais and supported by donations
from local residents and businesses, the group were able to operate a
‘mobile dental surgery’out of a van to provide essential treatment for
refugees without access to healthcare.
The refugee crisis in Calais made headline news in 2016 when the‘Calais
Jungle’was dismantled by French authorities. Despite this, several
thousand refugees still live in the forests and camps around Northern
France, surviving on the support of charities and volunteers in the area.
While many refugees are from Syria, a number of those in the area
are fleeing war and persecution in other countries including Sudan,
Afghanistan and Iran.
Town Hall Dental, through their non-profit Town Hall Foundation, have
been at the forefront of community work in West Yorkshire in recent months.
Their activities include volunteering with the homeless in Leeds as well as
providing oral health education in schools.
Trustee of Community Foundation for Calderdale and Practice Manager at
Town Hall Dental, Rachel Dilley, commented“Dental care is one of the highest
priority treatments we’ve seen working with the homeless in Leeds, and it was
the same for the people in Calais. Some of the people there are children as
young as seven with dental pain, and others have been living there for years.
It was such a pleasure to use our skills for such a positive cause”.
As well as the work of Town Hall Dental, community homeless group
Focus4Hope supported their work by providing essential supplies for the
refugees and distributing care packages. Focus4Hope Founder Louise Reed
added“We’re always so inspired by the resilience and compassion of the
people in Calais, some of whom have been sleeping rough for years and
are as young as six years old. This time has been extra special thanks to the
amazing local support and essential work of the Town Hall Dental team”.

TOWN HALL FOUNDATION focus4hope.co.uk TOWN HALL DENTAL
BRIGHOUSE BRIGHOUSE
Find out more at townhalldental.co.uk townhalldental.co.uk

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Nominate an outstanding  CATEGORIES 
person or business for a
Best of Brighouse Award! BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
COMMUNITY AWARD
2019 marks the first year of the Best of Brighouse
Awards. We’ll be celebrating the very best of Brighouse TEACHER OF THE YEAR
on the 23rd May 2019 at Brighouse Sports Club. CHARITY OF THE YEAR
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
These awards provide an opportunity for you to
either showcase your business, shout about your ENVIRONMENTAL
achievements or give commendations to someone BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
in your community who you feel is deserving of UNSUNG HERO AWARD
recognition. Organised by the people of Brighouse, STUDENT OF THE YEAR
we know how many champions there are in our town APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
and we’re looking forward to recognising them at our BEST FOR BRIGHOUSE
ceremony. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Not only will we be giving back to exemplary figures  MAIN SPONSORS 
of Brighouse on the night, but we will be fundraising
for fantastic local initiatives to help those in our
community who need it the most. With prizes up for
grabs, live entertainment and a chance to give back, it’s
a night you won’t want to miss.

Visit bestofbrighouse.co.uk to find out more TOWN HALL DENTAL
about the awards and to make your nomination
for a person or business. BR IGHOUSE

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Calderdale Riding for the Disabled Group

An enriching experience for local children

Calderdale Riding for the Disabled group running as is seeing
at Meadow View Sables (Ogden) has completed them grow in
its first year. Providing a life enriching experience confidence and
for children with special educational needs and develop over the
disabilities. weeks” Natalie
Now the team are looking for enthusiastic, (long-standing
compassionate people to come and volunteer for volunteer) told
our 2019 sessions. For riding sessions, this involves us. “It helps
setting out equipment in the arena, tacking up the children
etc. Volunteers lead the horses and side walk for immensely having
children who may need assistance with balance. the same people around them every time they
Volunteers encourage the children and explain the come to the stables.”
coaches instructions and demonstrate what they are The group are always grateful of any fundraising
being asked to do - fun being the main ingredient opportunities, as it allows them to subsidise the
to everything Calderdale RDA do! There are two sessions and buy specialist riding equipment. As the
sessions back to back, week day (term time only) group grows, they need to increase funding – any
and there are some opportunities over the weekend ideas or donations are welcomed with open arms!
too. For more information, contact the team below:
Don’t be put off if you haven’t any experience with [email protected]
horses, they’ll look after you and you’ll undergo T: 07585 978 597
training sessions. “Being around the children and www.calderdalerda.co.uk
seeing how they enjoy riding is special and fulfilling,

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

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Let us help you to live a full and active life.
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Beauty Treats

Saks Beauty, Halifax

Business owner Katie Gledhill Spring on the horizon, many are Results from 1 session per week
and her dedicated team at focussing on rejuvenating and for 10 weeks
Saks Beauty Halifax are always revitalising their skin and it’s
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beauty industry, researching worse-for-wear or ‘groggy’ at this
new products and services that time of year.
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advanced treatments. Because the product is so new,
we’re offering an exclusive free
We love being the known go-to gift for all clients who buy a
salon in Halifax and look forward course of treatments, as we’re
to welcoming old and new clients keen to spread the word about
over the coming months. this revolutionary treatment!

What’s proving to be popular at
the minute?
Our most popular treatment
at the minute would have to
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they can abolish razor cuts and
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Talk us through Dermalux
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salon and it’s something we’re
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Vitamins & Minerals

And how to naturally incorporate more into your diet

We’re all aware of the vitamins and minerals we What it does: needed for red blood cells and
need in our bodies to keep us feeling great and keep enzymes.
us healthy, but do we know what food we can find How much do I need: Depending on your age and
them in? sex, between 8 and 27 milligrams recommended per
day.
Calcium
Copper
Where to find it: milk, yogurt, hard cheeses, kale and Where to find it: seafood, nuts, seeds, bran cereals
dairy alternatives (such as soy milk). and whole grains.
What it does: Necessary for bone growth and What it does: helps your body to process iron.
strength, blood clotting and muscle contraction. How much do I need: Depending on your age
How much do I need: Depending on your age and sex, between 900 and 1,300 milligrams
and sex, between 1,000 and 1,200 milligrams recommended per day.
recommended per day.
Magnesium
Iodine Where to find it: green leafy vegetables, nuts, dairy,
Where to find it: seaweed, seafood, dairy, processed potatoes, soybeans, whole wheat and quinoa.
foods and iodised salt. What it does: assists with heart rhythm, muscle,
What it does: helps make thyroid hormones. nerve function and bone strength.
How much do I need: Depending on your age How much do I need: Depending on your age and
and sex, between 150 and 290 micrograms sex, between 310 and 420 milligrams recommended
recommended per day. per day.

Choline Potassium
Where to find it: potatoes, bananas, yogurt, milk,
Where to find it: milk, liver, eggs and peanuts. yellowfin tuna, a variety of fruits/vegetables and
What it does: helps in the making of cells. soybeans.
How much do I need: Depending on your age and What it does: assists with controlling blood pressure
sex, between 425 and 550 milligrams per day (550 is and reduces the likelihood of kidney stones.
recommended for breastfeeding women). How much do I need: Depending on your age
and sex, between 4,700 and 5,100 milligrams
Chromium recommended per day.
Where to find it: broccoli, potatoes, meats, poultry,
fish and some cereals.
What it does: controls blood sugar levels.
How much do I need: Depending on your age and
sex, between 20 and 35 micrograms per day.

Iron

Where to find it: some cereals, beans, lentils, beef,
soy beans, spinach and rocket.

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Your local mobile optician

Catching up with Harj Sunda of Eye Clinic at Home

Many housebound readers may be portable equipment that allow us to carry out
pleased to hear that it’s easier than ever tests which help us diagnose conditions such as
to see an optician. Harj Sunda of Eye Clinic cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and
at Home has been the lead optician of the much more.”
family-run business since 2007, delivering Housebound patients aged 60 and over are entitled
a brilliant and efficient service to the to a free NHS eye test every two years and those
homes of West Yorkshire. 70 and over are entitled to one a year. Eye Clinic
Having qualified as an optician in 2003 in at Home have a contract with the NHS to deliver
Cambridgeshire, Harj spent time working free eye tests and optical vouchers for those with
for a national domiciliary optician, where entitlement. To find whether you are entitled to an
his time was split between home visits NHS home visit, please contact Sushma on
and clinic. He enjoyed the time he spent
working with people in their homes,
as they may not have been seen by a
healthcare professional in years so he felt
as though he was making a real difference
to lives and found the work very rewarding.
Using this experience and expertise, Harj
established the business to treat those that struggle
to leave their homes. “I’ve helped many people in
my career and it’s very rewarding – I thoroughly
enjoy getting to know every patient and I am on a
first name basis with most!” Harj told us.
“The examination procedure we carry out at home
is the same as we would in clinic. We have specialist

This company deserves
more than 5 stars. I’m in a
wheelchair and have wanted
to get my eyes tested for a
long time, but never seem
well enough on the days I
book to get to an optician.
Because I’m eligible for free
eye tests, they came for
free and gave me a voucher
towards glasses just as a shop
would have. As I needed
glasses, the optician had 4
huge boxes full of all sorts of
styles and frames! The fact
that these guys work around
you is invaluable!

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Birds

Spot the Difference

Find tthhee120pdiciftfuerreesnacebsovbee.tween

Word Mix Up

Can you rearrange the Extra Letter
following jumbled letters
1) clewrur
to name the different 2) aroturp
bird species? 3) elefag
4) afgmiep
Each one 5) rinlbo
has an extra letter: 6) spraower
Identify these to find the
name of something a

bird does.

Extra Letter Answer:

Answers: The 10 differences are: 1. missing cloud 2. different coloured parrot 3. owl missing an eye 4. missing penquin
5. owl missing beak 6. missing shadow under puffin 7. different coloured wing 8. missing teeth 9. different coloured shadow
10. different coloured eye
Word Mix Up: 1. curlew 2. parrot 3. eagle 4. magpie 5. robin 6. sparrow. Extra Letter Answer: ruffle

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Families & Education

Helping your child ‘get it’
with tutoring

Number Works n’Words help the ‘aha’ moment happen

Everything we experience is a The amygdala routes information across the synapse. Let’s hear
form of ‘stress’ ... some of it based on our emotional state. it for dopamine! Now ... when
good, a lot of it bad. Pretty simple! an experience is pleasurable,
the amygdala releases extra
For children who are struggling If children are feeling negative dopamine! Having a burst of
with any kind of learning, most of about an experience - and dopamine during a learning
the stress is not the good kind. negative includes anxiety, fear, session is like hitting the SAVE
even boredom … the amygdala button in a word document -
The stress of not performing well uses up the brain’s available you aren’t going to lose your
is far too often reinforced in the nutrients and oxygen and information! If dopamine
classroom setting - for all sorts of it’s the fight, flight or freeze is present during a learning
reasons, some avoidable, some reaction (although on a slightly experience, we remember
not. We have so much power lesser scale than if one were to that information. If there is no
to change that! It’s not always encounter, say, a tyrannosaurus) dopamine present, the info just
easy, BUT it can almost always but it’s still that physiological isn’t going to stick.
be done. reaction.
The way we teach at
One of the great advances in the If, however, the brain is NumberWorks’nWords
field of neurology in recent years convinced that an experience creates physical, emotional
has been the development of the (like the kind we offer at and intellectual environments
fMRI (fMRI = Functional Magnetic NumberWorks’nWords) is that reduce ‘bad’ stress and
Resonance Imaging). While the pleasurable, our good friend, encourage the production of
MRI allowed us to see the brain the amygdala releases a little dopamine. This is just one of
in great detail, the fMRI allows us drop of dopamine that tells the the reasons why children love to
to see the brain in action. whole system that life is worth come to NumberWorks’nWords
living. The information is allowed and learn so much while they are
In a nutshell, the amygdala - through the gates, to be directed here!
which is located deep inside the to the prefrontal cortex.
brain is like an extraordinarily We are here to help; so use
sensitive filter or switching Dopamine is a neurotransmitter us! We know how difficult it is
station. It either turns - it’s the feel good one. So how for parents to decipher all the
information downward towards does dopamine affect learning? information out there, and to
the lower reactive brain where make the best decisions. Please
we have our ‘fight, flight or Basically, when new information don’t hesitate to phone on
freeze’ responses OR it allows is coming into the brain, 01484 487911 or email
that information into the higher messages about this new info [email protected]
levels of the brain - the prefrontal travel from neuron to neuron with any questions you would
cortex. as a small electrical current. like to ask. It may be specifically
Like anything electrical, wiring about your child or education
It is only here, in this prefrontal is needed to carry those in general. If we don’t have an
cortex, that information currents. Synapses - those answer, we’ll do our best to find
can be processed - mentally little gaps between neurons out for you. Consider us your
manipulated and/or moved - have no wiring! Chemical partner in your child’s education! 
into the highest cognitive and neurotransmitters (like
emotional control centers of the dopamine) carry the message
brain.

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Food & Drink Sag aloo

Suitable as a main or as a side dish

This recipe serves four people (as a side dish) and Stir in 500g potatoes, the red chilli and the mustard
takes around 25 minutes in total. seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric and some salt (to taste).
Ingredients Continue cooking and stirring regularly for 5 minutes.
500g potato (cut into 2cm chunks) Add a splash of water and cover/cook for a further
1 large red chilli (deseeded and finely sliced) 8-10 minutes.
250g spinach leaves Check the potatoes are soft and ready by spearing
½ tsp black mustard seeds with the point of a knife. If they are, add the spinach
½ tsp cumin seeds and let it wilt. Remove from the heat and serve!
½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 garlic cloves (sliced)
1 finely chopped onion
2 tbsp sunflower oil
Method
Heat sunflower oil in a large pan, adding the
chopped onion, garlic cloves and the chopped
ginger. Fry for around 3 minutes.

Mother’s Day

AFTERNOON TEA

Sunday 31st March

Treat Mum on Mother’s Day to
our Traditional Afternoon Tea.

Enjoy freshly made finger
sandwiches and indulge with a
selection of desserts including

raspberry and pistachio
macaroons and a layered

chocolate mousse.

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£12.95 per child

Call 0113 264 1000 to book

thorpeparkhotel.co.uk
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Food & Drink

OWpEeDnDDINaGy

Saturday 30th March 2019

12pm - 4pm

Prego/Waterfront Hotel, Huddersfield Road, Brighouse HD6 1JZ | 01484 715566
www.prego-restaurant.co.uk www.waterfronthotelandvenue.co.uk

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Pets
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Business, Finance & Technology

BRIGHTER FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD

Independent Financial Advice

Brighter Financial Services Ltd provides an independent financial planning and mortgage
advice service to clients across Yorkshire and Lancashire. This means that we are not tied
to one provider and can usually secure the right mortgage deal for you from a wide provider
network.

Jonathan and Kerrie, who provide our mortgage service, understand that buying a home is a
stressful time and are committed to helping you with end to end
support, from offer to mortgage follow-up, ensuring that all goes
smoothly from start to finish.

Need help with your mortgage? Contact:
Kerrie on 07394855337 or e-mail [email protected]
Jonathan on 07715663885 or e-mail [email protected]

Brighter: 66 West St, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3AN
Tel: 01422 832100 | www.brighterfs.com

Brighter Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority 531145.

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Business, Finance & Technology
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Business, Finance & Technology

Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s

By Debbie Story, Sleigh & Story, Brighouse

Q. I recently sold my main residence and down- - goods you sell as part of a hobby - like stamps from
sized to a smaller property. Unfortunately, because a collection;
of current economic conditions, the sale price of - donations to a charity - if given without receiving
the house was £30,000 less than I originally paid anything in return.
for it many years ago. Can I offset this loss against Supplies of services to business customers in
income from my business and reduce my income another EU member state or any customer outside
tax liability for this year?  the EU are treated as outside the scope of UK
A. Unfortunately the tax law does not permit you to VAT and do not count towards turnover for VAT
off-set losses in this way. I am assuming that your registration purposes.
business does not trade in properties. Losses on the Other non-business income that may be excluded
sale of a principal private residence are generally includes disbursements incurred on behalf of a
not allowable losses for tax purposes. If the property client, grants, or any income from employment.
was an investment asset, the loss on the sale It is also worth noting that ‘one-off’ sales of capital
may be treated as a ‹capital loss›, which could be assets can be ignored. So, for example, if you sell
offset against other capital gains you make, but it a van and the income received puts the business
cannot be offset against other income. For further turnover over the registration limit, the sales
information on this, see the HMRC Capital Gains proceeds can be ignored. 
Manual at paragraph CG65080.  Q. My employer has offered to give me an interest-
Q. I have been trading for several years. Although free loan to purchase an annual rail fare ticket
I am not currently registered for VAT, I think my costing is £3,500. Will I have to pay tax on loan? 
income is getting close to the VAT registration A. Strictly, the taxable benefit on cheap or interest-
threshold. Are there any items I can ignore free loans is the difference between any interest
for working out my ‘taxable turnover’ for VAT paid and the interest payable at the ‹official rate›
registration purposes?  (currently 2.50%). However, there is no charge
A. When the ‹taxable turnover› of a business where the total of all beneficial loans made to an
reaches the VAT registration threshold, currently employee do not exceed £10,000 at any time in
£85,000 per annum, it must register for VAT. As you the tax year. If this is the only loan you have from
state, any income you receive that is not counted your employer, you will not need to pay tax on
as ‹taxable turnover› is excluded from the £85,000 the benefit. However, it is worth noting that tax is
turnover figure.  charged on the amount written off of any loans,
There are several items that can be ignored when whether or not the recipient of the loan is still
calculating ‘taxable turnover’ for VAT registration employed.
purposes. This commonly includes insurance,
postage stamps or services; and health services Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills,
provided by doctors or dentists. Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
- Some goods and services are outside the VAT tax You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook,
system so VAT is neither charged nor reclaimed on or Twitter @sleighandstory.
them. Such items include: goods or services you buy
and use outside of the EU; The information contained in this article is of a general
- statutory fees - like the London congestion charge;  nature and you are advised to obtain specific professional
advice before you take any action.

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Motoring

Auto-Biographies

New Honda CR-V Hybrid 2018 review

Test Location: Seville, Spain The system is named Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive
(i-MMD), and it facilitates a trio of drive settings.
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring journalist – tweeting All-electric can be selected in EV Drive, but only
@carwriteups for limited amounts of time, due to the minuscule
1kWh battery bundle. Hybrid Drive utilises the clout
Diesel seems to be dying, and that’s a shame for of the 2.0-litre petrol engine, which runs at low revs
a lot of people. There are a lot of good diesel- to run one of the Honda’s electric motors. This then
driven cars out there, and the scrapyard is where produces the muscle used by the other motor for
government leaders would like to see them. momentum. Engine Drive shuts a clutch to allow the
Therefore, it seems odd that automakers are front axle to be propelled by the petrol motor, while
still churning them out. Indeed, many of the car the transmission is a single fixed ratio transmission.
launches I go on include oil-burners. Both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions
are offered.
However, that’s not the case with Honda. The
Japanese firm has committed itself to an electrified So, in Hybrid Drive, the simplest way to understand
future and claims that by 2025 two-thirds of its how the Honda powertrain works is to imagine it
European transactions could encompass electrified being akin to a hydrogen fuel cell car – but, instead,
vehicles (EVs). it’s using petrol to produce a charge for the electric
motor.
The brand aims to usher in a full urban EV later
next year, but its first step towards this new age is a The CR-V Hybrid favours EV Drive or Hybrid settings
hybrid version of the CR-V. The model is in its fifth- when it’s not on the motorway. This means the
generation, and the hybrid powertrain is already engine is either not running, or it’s just trickling
housed within the Accord saloon in the United power to the battery pack. But the best bit is that
States. That means it’s a proven unit, so its debut the Honda automatically sorts through its trio of
in the CR-V over this side of the pond looks like a modes depending on what your driving is like - and
safe bet. the changes are virtually flawless.

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If driven conservatively, the CR-V Hybrid is a FAST FACTS
hushed and comfy car. The cabin is refined, and the
switchgear falls easily to hand. The paddles behind Fast Facts (New Honda CR-V Hybrid EX AWD –
the tiller enable you to change the intensity of the as tested by Tim Barnes-Clay)
energy recuperation system, as well. There’s also Max speed: 112 mph
a Sport setting, which is meant to give a quicker 0-62 mph: 9.2 seconds
throttle response – but its influence is minimal. Combined mpg: 51.4
Engine layout: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol + two
The ‘green’ Honda rides pleasantly and absorbs electric motors
potholes well, but the heavy car does suffer from Max. power (PS): 184
body roll in corners. Generally, it feels like a decent CO2: 126 g/km
set-of-wheels, though, and that’s where most of its Price: £37,255
allure lies. The CR-V Hybrid’s 51.4mpg fuel efficiency
isn’t earth-shattering, but it’s comparable with most
similarly-sized diesel-driven vehicles. It’ll be easier
on the pocket than the standard petrol-propelled
version, that’s for sure.

Alas, practicality isn’t as good with the CR-V Hybrid.
This is because the environmentally-friendly power
system cuts into the Honda’s boot space, slashing it
from 561 litres to 497 litres. There’s a lot of handy
room in the cabin, though - and leg and headspace
in the rear are better than ever.

Keep an eye out for the new CR-V Hybrid – you can
order it now, but it officially goes on sale in the UK
in February 2019.

Pros ‘n’ Cons
Comfortable √
Quiet √
Ergonomic switchgear √
Efficient to run √
Body roll X

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Nostalgia

Bailiff Bridge over 50 years ago

By Chris Helme

This view of Bailiff Bridge
from over fifty years ago
has changed a lot since
this photograph was
taken. The greatest change
certainly since 2000 is the
demise of Firth’s Carpets
and the subsequent
demolition of the carpet
mill complex.

The large building on the years ago the number of vehicles in Bailiff Bridge
right (with the tall chimney has risen considerably.
behind it and appearing Returning to our featured photograph. The shop
to be on its roof) is all doorway on the left-hand side was one of two
that remains of the once newsagents there was in the village when this was
world-famous carpet taken. Just when it first opened as a shop would
manufacturer, a company need further research. The property itself was built
that first arrived in Bailiff on land that was made available for sale at a public
Bridge in 1867. The large building was built in 1909, auction in 1867, as part of the Crow Nest estate at
on the site of some old cottages known as Square Lightcliffe (where the Crow Nest Golf Club is today).
Fold. It was when this was built as the offices and Another major change since this photograph was
showroom that the two walkways were constructed. taken was the introduction of some traffic lights at
This was to provide access from the offices into the crossroads. Under close scrutiny there do not
the mill itself on the opposite side of Birkby Lane appear to be any traffic lights on this photograph.
without having to go outside. Readers will be pleased to hear that the 4th issue
The mechanics’ department was on the ground of my new local history/nostalgia magazine will be
floor of the mill building on the Bradford side of available from March 1st.
the crossroads. It was a common sight to see the Chris Helme
mechanics walking through the village both pushing www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk
or pulling a sack cart carrying their heavy tool boxes
to Victoria Road. Chris Helme – Local Nostalgia Magazine
During the occasions of severe bad weather, for Chris has launched a new, local nostalgia
example, in 1933, 1947 or 1968, it would be the magazine. The 4th edition is out now. You can
mechanics’ department that would be flooded. This find his advert on page 13
was largely due to the inside of the department
being below the road level outside. When the rain
came it was if a mini tidal wave was forcing its way
through the department.
Since the demolition of the carpet mill, there
has been significant housing development in the
village. The building work has both its plus points,
particularly for the many new families that have
moved into the area. However, there is an inevitable
downside as well. Since I retired from the police 16

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Garden

Forsythia

Best of the bunch
Forsythia provides a burst of dazzling
spring colour with tis showers of bright
yellow flowers on leafless stems,
appearing in March and April. This
shrub (which will withstand the harshest
weather) grows well in the back of the
border, will cover a wall or bare ground
effectively and also does well as a
flowering hedge if you’ve plenty of room.
Many varieties are available, from the
palest yellow to blinding orange. It will
grow in any garden soil and does best
in full sun, although it will also thrive in
partial shade.
Forsynthias should be pruned immediately
after flowering, cutting back shoots which
bear faded blooms, to encourage new
growth for next spring.

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Garden

Building a wildlife
friendly garden

With advice from nationaltrust.org.uk

UK wildlife species are declining insect species like butterflies and Pond
in the wild, so it’s more wildflowers. Leave the grass long
important than ever that we over winter and cut again in the As well as looking great, a pond
look after our gardens and bring spring. is a real wildlife boost. It doesn’t
nature to our backdoor. With 16 Grow Climbers have to be huge and you can
million gardens in the UK, if we Ivy is very useful for wildlife. The even use a buried bucket. Ponds
all took the following approach to flowers and seeds are brilliant are best filled with unchlorinated
our gardens – our wildlife would sources of food and protein, and rainwater. With larger ponds,
be much better off. it provides year round cover for it’s recommended that there
Bird Box & Feeding birds and insects. Clematis and are stones and branches around
Birds are part of the ‘garden roses are also great for wildlife. the outskirts so wildlife can go
ecosystem’. Installing bird boxes in and out. Waterlilies look great
and feeding birds ensures that Insect Hotel and give the pond colour, but
they thrive. Place your bird box also prevent it from becoming
high up in a sheltered site. In stagnant.
spring, provide protein-rich feed
(such as fat balls). Seeds are best Fence
for birds in the winter. If cats are
around, place your feeder near a Try to ensure that your fences
dense bush to provide birds with have some gaps at the bottom,
cover. as this will allow wildlife to move
through from plot-to-plot instead
Leave little piles of rocks, twigs of locking out hedgehogs and
and rotting wood in your garden. frogs. It also helps link different
It should act as a shelter for a habitats together.
variety of important insects such
as beetles and spiders. This can Flowers & Weeds
be a fun outdoor activity for little
ones. Flowers look beautiful, bringing
colour and scent to your garden
Grow Grass and providing food for many
Let your grass grow as much insects such as the all-important
as you can bear and leave the bee. Growing as many varieties
mower in the shed. Even if you as possible ensures colour from
just let some of your lawn grow, spring right through into autumn.
you’ll make space for plant and Where possible, opt for native
species.

As for weeds, try and relax a little
about them. Nettles, daisies and
buttercups are an important food
source for many insects such as
butterflies and moths.

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Homes & Interiors

Newly opened – Haversham
Interiors

We meet with the new owners of Haversham Interiors

John and Leigh Fawthrop
reopened the newly refurbished
interior design showroom and
furnishings shop in November
2018 and look forward to
bringing a customer focussed
approach to the homes of
Calderdale and surrounding.

With a background in property is in need of one stand-out item ranges and brands to suit all
and interior design, the couple or you’d like a consultation and budgets but all offer unrivalled
have brought their knowledge, advice for a bit of a bigger project quality, alongside an unrivalled
experience and creative – that’s where we’ll help”. customer service.
approach to the Hipperholme Alongside the showroom and
showroom. “I’ve worked in The newly refurbished shop the interior design consultations,
property for nearly 20 years now, holds a range of fabrics (blinds, Haversham Interiors offer a
from building new homes to upholstery and curtains) but also made-to-measure fitting service
renovating older ones in need of some stunning stand out pieces using only the best craftsmen,
a new lease of life” John told us. for your home to suit a wide with a bespoke and creative
variety of tastes and budgets. approach throughout the
First visit to this lovely shop Wanting to make the showroom process.
today. Refreshing change to accessible to all, the team have
see so many lovely things for researched into a variety of
sale at good prices. Leigh was
really friendly and helpful. We New ownership in this shop.
will definitely be back very I have to say the shop looks
soon! lovely, I had some work done
by them and it was excellent –
When developing and renovating their customer service is super,
properties, Leigh took charge of they are very professional and
the interior design side of the so helpful. I would definitely
project – working with a wide recommend and would use
variety of tastes and styles. them again. Thank you very
“When the opportunity came up much.
to purchase the showroom we
couldn’t turn it down. It’s been
great hearing such great feedback
already from visitors and
customers and we look forward
to welcoming more customers
into the showroom” Leigh said.
“Our aim is to be the one-stop
interior showroom and offer the
full package. Whether your home

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Homes & Interiors Spring Clean

Tips, tricks & the easily forgotten steps to a successful spring clean

Don’t forget your dishwasher… Pillows and lightly scrub. The mixture
should also work for grout but for
Your heavy-duty cleaning It’s not just your pillow covers tougher stains that won’t budge –
appliance needs to be clean that need washing, your pillows you may need a local professional!
itself before it can thoroughly themselves should be washed a
clean your plates free of tough couple of times a year – but make Clear out the wardrobe
stains. Remove any bits of stuck sure you read the label first.
food from the bottom of your An organised wardrobe = an
dishwasher and run a cycle Washing machine organised morning. Get rid of
with a dishwasher cleaner. It’s unused clothes and accessories,
recommended that you do this Similar to your dishwasher, your donating to local charity shops
around once a month. clothes can’t come out clean where possible – decluttering
and fresh in a smelly machine. will make you feel much more
Kitchen cabinets Disinfect with distilled white organised in the morning. If
vinegar and baking soda to you have the time, sorting your
Don’t abandon your kitchen keep it fresh. Run the washing wardrobe by colour will also
cabinets! Over time, general spills machine with hot water and add help too, as well as looking much
can build up and collect on your the cleaning agents. Let it sit for better when opened.
cabinets and grease can settle. 30 mins to an hour. Then, restart
To remove, you can buy specialist your machine and let the water Outdoor furniture
cabinet cream to cut through drain – wiping dry after the run.
the dirt and leave the wood Don’t forget your outdoor
moisturised at the same time. Tiled surfaces furniture! With spring hopefully
on the horizon, it’s the perfect
It’s useful to use a neutral pH time to wash down your patio
cleaner for the tiles within your furniture with a mixture of warm
home. For a homemade cleaner, water and dishwashing liquid. You
use ½ cup of baking soda and 2 can use your garden hose to easily
gallons of water and mix well. wash off the solution once done.
Apply with a sponge or mop

Fridge

The outside & the inside! Pull out
the interior shelving and wash in
warm soapy water, allowing you
to clean the inside of the fridge
easily and can access all nooks
and crannies. If you can, pull out
your fridge too and give the floor
underneath a scrub – it’s a hot
spot for spillages.

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