The Grapevine Brighouse Issue 98 October 2021

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BRIGHOUSE EDITION

Oct ’21
Live Local Love Local
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Editor’s Note: What’s inside this month

Live music, dining out, Nostalgia 6
seeing friends and family Staying safe online in schools 9
again, perhaps climbing For love nor money 14
aboard a plane? Mental health focus 16
Autumn reads 18-19
What simple delights have you been enjoying Moving to electric cars 20-21
this month? Pumped up pumpkins 22-23
Bottling it 28-29
Although I love the Summer, Autumn is my Hearing care – at home 31
next favourite season and the bonus is that we The local edit 34-35
also gain an hour. Let there be light 38
Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh 42
Lots to browse through in this month’s mag. Rugs galore 52
Brighouse centre is buzzing at the moment Wooden floors galore 52
– with a great atmosphere, lots of shops to Community pages 64-65
explore and new places to eat and drink. This Index 66
month sees the 6th Totally Locally Fiver Fest
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BMW’s X5 has been a core
part of the SUV segment for
decades, but more recently
it has been added to with the
introduction of a plug-in hybrid
variant – badged X5 xDrive45e.
Where this car majors, though,
is electric range; at up to
54 miles, it far exceeds the
vast majority of other hybrids
and allows for decent-length
journeys to be completed on
battery power alone.
Plus, you still get the premium
cabin and sharp looks that you’d
associate with the standard X5.

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Tip

Frozen berries will
work in a pinch - just

defrost them for
half an hour before

baking.

Ingredients

(serves four)

For the pastry:
225g cold unsalted butter

chopped into small pieces

Summer Fruits Pie 350g plain flour
50g icing sugar

Pinch of salt

Introduction Divide the dough into two, wrap 1 large egg yolk

Make the most of summers in clingfilm and chill in the fridge

berries with this delectable pie… for at least one hour or, better For the filling:
perfect with a dollop of fresh still, overnight. 800g of berries such as
cream! strawberries, raspberries,
2. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/ blackberries, cherries or
Top Tips gas mark 5. Roll out one half blueberries
of the pastry, then butter an 8”
• If you’re time-starved, feel pie dish and press in the pastry 100g sugar
free to use pre-made shortcrust

pastry which is generally as good topped with a sheet of baking 2tbsp of cornflour

as homemade, and certainly
easier!

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blind for 30 mins. Remove the
paper and beans. Mix the berries,

use cooking weights, dried lentils sugar and pour the mixture into 1 egg white (for glazing)

or rice. your baked pie base. 1tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

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The Calm before the
Storm

By Chris Helme

July 2,1968 is a date that When the rain started the
many readers will be able sky became darker and
to remember, perhaps for a darker, when I went to
number of different reasons, the shop for the transport
but the overriding memory office staff’s sandwiches,
of that day will be when the it was becoming so dark
heavens opened to a short that I did hear some
and very sharp rainstorm. people declaring the
It is a day I certainly world was coming to an
remember. end. Pedestrians were not
dawdling around there
The problems were caused was some obvious pace in
on that day by a reported an effort to avoid the rain.
1.35 inches of water in
half an hour which on By noon the sky was so
top of 1.21 inches the dark it could have been
previous day. This was the midnight instead of mid-
highest recorded rain fall since July 1946 which day. The local newspaper photographer took an
resulted in the Belle Vue Weather Station at Halifax incredible photograph looking from near the top of
commenting, ‘These are extremely abnormal Beacon Hill across Halifax town centre.
weather conditions’.
As the rain came down much heavier it became a
I left home that morning as usual to travel on the fast-flowing stream down Wade Street. As it got
number 24 Leeds to Halifax bus to arrive at Calder stronger it washed a lot of the ash cover parking
Valley Transport in Wade Street. This was the first area down the street.
job I had after leaving school and being the new boy,
I had to be there for nine o’clock sharp. There was a certain degree of panic at work ensuring
that any of the goods yet to go out for delivery were
On our featured photograph is the top of Wade moved on to higher ground to avoid them being
Street on the day of that storm. It was a fairly ruined. Heavy machine parts were craned up off the
bright morning with no real idea what was to come. ground by forklift trucks to avoid them ending up
Halfway down at number eight is the very familiar under water and rendered useless.
arched entrance way to the Brewer’s Cellar pub. It
was later to be swept aside by the demolition men The rain caused major flooding in many parts of
as part of the redevelopment of the town centre. the low-lying parts of Halifax, Brighouse and many
other areas of the district. July 2, 1968, whilst it is
On the left hand-side of the photograph I remember now 53 years since, I am sure many readers will have
there was a temporary car park on the site of some their own memories of it. The day when some were
old property which had already been demolished. scurrying about Halifax town centre saying ‘The
The vacant site was covered over with ash then World is Coming to an End…’
turned into the car park.

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Prima Donna boutique has now
relocated to a new boutique at Market Street,

Brighouse.
Selling brand new season - Made in Italy designs.

Enjoy our pink Prosecco & Pink cupcake Saturdays
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Staying safe online in school

Pupils at The Greetland
Academy near Halifax
have been learning
about staying safe
online and preventing
cyberbullying with
some new educational
resources gifted
from local home
care company, Home
Instead Calderdale.

The educational interactive way, putting key tips in the form of a story
resources include a which they can learn from.”
book called ‘Caught
in the Web’, which Julie Ingham, marketing and community engagement
deals with issues officer at Home Instead Calderdale comments:
surrounding internet “We were very happy to be able to fund these
safety and cyber educational books for a local school, helping the
bullying, as well as children learn about the internet and how to stay
various online activities safe online in an increasingly digital age.
which encourage
pupils to make sensible “Lots of our elderly clients know very little about
choices. These fun and the digital space, putting them at increased risk
interactive books follow the story of Barney Eagle of scams and dangers online. We are very keen to
and Echo Squirrel who live in Treetop Forest, and spread awareness surrounding staying safe online
have been developed to help pupils in key stage 2 to the whole community, including the younger and
deal with difficult issues in PSHCE and Computing older generations, as the internet becomes more
lessons. embedded into our everyday lives.”

The resources are distributed by the Police To find out more about
Community Clubs of Great Britain, and local groups Home Instead Calderdale
or businesses can choose to fund these resources for and the home care
local schools, to help spread awareness about cyber services they provide,
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pupils at The Greetland Academy. or visit https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/calderdale/

Teacher and computing lead at The Greetland
Academy, Mr Johnathan Pascall comments: “We
are very grateful for the e-safety books donated
by Home Instead Calderdale. Staying safe on the
internet is so important for children, especially as
they become more and more active online. Most
children go online everyday so it’s important that
they know how to do this safely to avoid putting
themselves in harm’s way.

“The books are a great way to help children
understand the dangers of the internet in a fun and

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Brighouse Probus Club

The club for retired and semi retired men

We meet at Hove Edge Bowling and Social Club at 10am on the second Wednesday of
every month for light refreshments followed by a speaker.

At other times of the year we hold functions and outings to which we invite our lady
guests.

Our next meetings:
13th October. “A Traveller’s Tales” - Peter Drake (Professional Expedition Leader)

10th November. “F1, The Greatest Show on Earth” - Graham Read (Journalist)
8th December. “Origins and Oddities of English Inn Signs”- Michael Astrop
(including sherry, mince pies and an interactive quiz)
We welcome new members - just come to one of our meetings or contact

07536 177833

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Open Evenings for 2022 Reception Admissions

"Longroyde is a school Academic progress has been recognised by our
you need to visit in 2019 Ofsted inspection and the year on year rise
person if you are to in attainment scores.
appreciate all it has to
offer... Our staff are long-serving, experienced and
dedicated; whether they work in our 2-year-old
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most provision (Little Longroyde), our Nursery helping
important decision a parent makes. As a parent of children to start education, or as they are about
two boys, one of whom went to Longroyde, I know to transition to their high schools in Year
this personally. 6. Staff regardless of their roles in school
are committed to helping your child grow
and develop.

I became Headteacher in 2004 with a mission to Over the years, we have developed our buildings
provide the very best education for every child and and grounds to serve our aims of widening
since then, we have created a nurturing children's experiences; we now boast two libraries,
environment where every child, regardless of their a dedicated music room, ICT Suite and DT/Art Suite.
strengths or weaknesses, can thrive. I am motivated
by a desire to create a school parents can be proud We also provide two out of school clubs and food is
to send their children to. The school community is cooked on site at our Field Top Road kitchen. We
one I love and am proud to serve. make our split site work for us as it enables us to
focus equipment and provision at different age
Inclusivity is at the heart of what we do and one of ranges. It also allows us to transition from an infant
the reasons parents travel long distances to bring setting to a junior setting whilst remaining in the
their children to us. We understand that not every same school with the same uniform, rules etc.
child is the same and so our curriculum aims to
enrich their lives with a strong focus on core skills I strongly urge you to visit us on our open evening
plus the opportunity to learn musical instruments, or make an appointment to look around, I
play in bands, sing in choirs, play a variety of sports look forward to welcoming you to our school."
through our extensive PE programme and take part
in productions and residential visits. Mr R.J.Fox (Executive Headteacher).

Open Evenings Thursday 14th & Tuesday 19th October, 6.30pm 2019

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✓ An opportunity to meet teaching staff
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For Love Nor
Money

Five things to bear in mind where pet insurance is concerned.

ONE - Type of Insurance rare or warm-blooded pets
Lifetime Pet Insurance is the such as birds, lizards and
most comprehensive and, snakes, you will be in the
by logic, the most expensive, minority, and that comes at a
though even this has limitations. cost.
Notably, there will be a set
annual limit agreed when the FOUR - Beyond the Vet
policy is taken out. If that is say, While most pet insurance
£4,000, then treatment will only covers vet fees, there are
be covered up to that amount a number of items outside
in any calendar year, with any of that, and each can be
shortfall needing to be made up brought into a policy. These
by the policy holder. include cover for dental
work, kennel and cattery
It’s also worth researching Non- Specialist insurers are out there, costs, third-party cover
Lifetime insurance. Condition but as with anything, it pays (if you dog, for instance,
Capped is where there is a to shop around as your overall damages someone’s
payout amount up to a certain cost is going to be much higher. property), holiday cancellation,
level, and none beyond; Time- overseas care and alternative
Limited is where the clock starts THREE - Lifespan and Age treatments. And in the worst-
ticking from when the condition Many people looking at pet case scenario, life insurance
first occurred and ends after a insurance will weigh up a for your pet can be added, as
specific time or when a financial couple of things – is the age of can an amount for loss or theft,
limit has been hit; and Accident the pet prohibitive in terms of whereby your animal doesn’t
Only, as it says on the tin, only the premium that has to be paid return.
covers in the event of bumps
and scrapes. prior to treatment? Is FIVE - Discounts
this an animal who Finally, if you are ensuring more
TWO - Unusual Pets will be around for a than one vet at the same time,
It’s estimated 95% of all pet decade and more, a Multi-pet Insurance policy will
insurance policies cover cats or is the lifespan be most cost-effective and will
and dogs, so if you have exotic, considerably shorter? mean less paperwork.
And is it that much
shorter because the Ultimately, taking proper care
breed is known to of your pet will come down
have degenerative to being able to give them
conditions, as would food, shelter and a level of
be the case with investment that is appropriate,
something like a and pet insurance comes into
hamster. that. However, the biggest
contribution you will always
make will be that of love and
companionship.

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Learning the lessons of Lifestyle & Leisure
mental health, straight
from the classroom said to be used in over 75% of
UK schools. “Fortunately, as
With schools returning to since has seen more people become aware
normal, the mental health a documentary of the benefits of mindfulness,
lessons learned from lockdown (Stranger on the and as teachers and parents
appear more pertinent than Bridge was a increasingly view mindful
ever. Certainly, we have Channel 4 project thinking as something that can
discovered that while we to track down the help every single young child, it
frequently consider the welfare good Samaritan will become as familiar a part
of adults, protecting our young who saved him of school life as assemblies or
ones is of equal, if not greater that day), the launch sports.
importance. of his charity Beyond “Today’s children are
Shame, Beyond Stigma, tomorrow’s adults, and we
That’s why campaigner Jonny engagements with royalty owe it to their futures to get
Benjamin MBE is impressing and the spreading of a global this right,” says Jonny, who
on parents and carers how message that wants to use has been diagnosed with
important it is to shift focus mindfulness as a key tool for schizoaffective disorder, and
towards those of classroom improving the welfare and still works every day to resolve
age. wellbeing of people of all ages. and contain his own mental
wellbeing.
Jonny Benjamin MBE is the “It has become a bit of a “It’s so uplifting to see
mental health campaigner mission!” says the 34-year-old. positive initiatives become
with surely the most inspiring “I’ve dedicated a lot of time to commonplace in classrooms.
story of them all. Talked down trying to help others deal with I can honestly say that
from the edge of Waterloo stuff I have gone through as mindfulness has been life-
Bridge in 2008, his journey well, and it has been a brilliant changing for me and I only wish
I had been taught it when I was
journey, to be young. I really believe it would
honest with you.” have made all the difference to
my mental wellbeing.”
Although it’s a While the participation of
message that
has taken him
to all corners
of the world,
it’s pertinent
perhaps that
Jonny Benjamin’s
recent ventures
are closer to
home – the kids
and primary
schools just
around the
corner.

Jonny has been
a big supporter
of classroom
mindfulness
software, the like
of which is now

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schools in mindfulness is an initiative to teaches you to ‘be in the moment’, to concentrate
be applauded, Jonny insists parents must and not be overwhelmed by difficult or fearful
themselves embrace and interact in the situations.
activities.
“It’s about looking after young people, telling them
“It’s not enough just to leave it to the schools,” it’s okay to be worried, or anxious, or confused,
he says. “The issues that accompany mental and imploring them to be brave and speak
health do not suddenly cease when our up. Mindfulness is an unbelievably good route
youngsters walk out the school gates at the towards achieving that and it’s so important we
end of day – this is a 24-hour thing that we, as get the message across.”
parents, must have an eye on it.”

Jonny admits that if mindfulness had been an
initiative when he was young, and if he had
been encouraged to speak up about stresses
and anxieties he was feeling, then many of the
issues that were allowed to build into adult life
would have resolved themselves.

“Mindfulness is a way of walking through
techniques such as meditation which, with
practice, enable you to keep calm and
concentrate even in very stressful situations. It
is not quasi-religious, it is not cultish, it doesn’t
encourage you to zone out, stop thinking and
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Awesome Autumn
reads coming your way

A changing season and some hearty book
options on their way, this month we’ve
focused on the best non-fiction reads that
will be filling the shelves.

The Squash and Pumpkin many more of that book, although it comes
Cookbook by Heather Thomas the nation’s finest close in places.
Over 50 delicious wholesome cartoonists.
and healthy recipes using your Instead, as
favourite autumnal fruits and With 2021 turning a writer,
vegetables, presented by highly out to be another philosopher
regarded health and cookery extraordinary year, from and regular
writer and editor Heather Covid crises and vaccine contributor
Thomas, who has worked with victories to lockdown learning, to The
many of the UK’s top chefs. haddock havoc and Capitol Telegraph
coups. But then, it has also and The
Heather showcases everything been a very familiar story of Spectator,
from spicy chutneys, hearty Brexit blunders and Trumpian Nina Power
soups and curries, to light tantrums. The seeks to
refreshing salads and delightful nation’s greatest examine just
bakes. cartoonists have what has
recorded it all happened to
This cookbook will carry you with searing wit the brand of
through the colder months and astonishing masculinity
with nutritious homely and creativity. that this
comforting recipes to suit every country used
taste. Published by Ebury Press Britain’s Best to rely on.
on October 14th Political Cartoons
2021 brings She speculates that while men
Britain’s Best Political together cartoons still rule the world, masculinity
Cartoons by Tim Benson from the nation’s is in crisis, and ponders over
Bringing much-needed humour finest satirists, how men and women can
to a chaotic year in politics, this along with continue to live together in a
cartoon companion features captions from society where capitalism and
the work of Steve Bell, Peter Britain’s leading consumerism has replaced the
Brookes, Nicola Jennings, and cartoon expert, to values – family, religion, service,
and honour – that used to give
tell the our lives meaning?
story of
another tumultuous Rather than bemoaning the
12 months.
Published by
Cornerstone on
October 28th

What Do Men
Want?
by Nina Power
It would be easy
to write a feminist
polemic denouncing
men. This is not

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male image, she seeks to pages of this 320-page tome
unlock the secrets hidden in that’s packed with showbiz
our culture to enable men and adventure, funny and
women to reach true mutual warm, but dark times and
understanding and a lifetime heartbreak too.
of love. It’s an interesting read,
but one that will still inflame This is the real Sheridan
those who believe a tome on Smith, the incredible woman
the issues of men should only behind that prodigious talent.
be written by the male species. Hailed as “the greatest
Published by Penguin on theatre star of her generation”
October 14th by the Evening Standard and
with over two decades of
Honestly – My Story by experience in the television,
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BAFTA and Olivier Award- has earned her title as one
winning TV and West End of Britain’s most captivating
star, top-10 recording artist actresses.
and sell-out live performer,
Sheridan Smith OBE is the latest to have From The Royle Family, Two
been swayed by a publisher’s pre-Christmas Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps to Gavin
autobiography pay-cheque. and Stacey, The C Word, Cilla and Moorside,
through to Little Shop of Horrors and Legally
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sooner than they are read, Sheridan does at that we can all share and enjoy. Published by
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Opting for plug-in power doesn’t have to break the bank

Electrification is taking the car world by storm. With manufacturers facing ever-tougher targets and
governments around the globe implementing laws on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, battery-
powered vehicles are really starting to surge in popularity.
As a result, we’re seeing more of them hitting the market. A knock-on effect of this is that more EVs
are entering the used car segment, meaning that if you fancy making the switch there’s no need to
buy new. Let’s take a look at some of the best options.

Nissan Leaf – £5,000
For a lot of people, whenever you mention an EV
the Nissan Leaf springs to mind. It’s because this
well-sized electric car has been on sale for quite
some time now and has progressed and adapted as
time has gone on.
With a £5,000 budget, you’ll be able to get a very
early model. Though it won’t offer the longest range,
it’ll provide a great entry point into the world of EVs.
Renault Twizy – £10,000
Fancy an EV that’ll stand out from the crowd? Renault’s
look-at-me Twizy is one of the best ways to do it. It
might not be the most practical option nor the strongest
in terms of range – it’ll do around 62 miles fully charged
– but for city dwellers it’ll be a very appealing prospect.
With its scissor doors and bug-like design, the Twizy
will give even the most flamboyant of supercars a run
for their money in terms of presence.
BMW i3 – £12,000
BMW’s classy i3 has formed a core part of the firm’s EV
selection for a little while now and, up until the arrival of the iX3,
was BMW’s only fully electric model. It has aged remarkably
well, though, with used models showcasing the clever design
and innovative interior that won it fans in the first place.
At £12,000, you’ll be able to grab a decent example with
reasonable mileage. With a range of around 160 miles, it’s got
more than enough in the ‘tank’ for most journeys.
Volkswagen e-Golf – £15,000
Prior to the introduction of Volkswagen’s ID range
of electric cars, the German firm’s list of battery-
powered vehicles was relatively short. One of the
most prominent offerings was the e-Golf – an electric
version of the firm’s most popular hatchback.
Practical and well made, the e-Golf delivers everything
people want from a regular car. A £15,000 budget will
net a later model, giving a range of around 186 miles.

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Hyundai Ioniq Electric – £18,000
Hyundai has been pushing hard when it comes to
electrification, with a variety of different battery-
powered models hitting the market in recent years.
The Ioniq Electric – also available as a hybrid and
plug-in hybrid – has seen decent success, too, owing
to its smart design and a range of around 174 miles.
It’s smart inside, while offering great value for money
thanks to a healthy amount of standard equipment.

Vauxhall Corsa-e – £20,000
Since becoming part of the PSA Group, Vauxhall has
been through a transformative period. Though core
products like the Astra remain, it’s cars like the Corsa
and Mokka that showcase a new direction for the firm.
The electric Corsa-e is easily one of the best new EVs
on sale and, as a result, is one of the best second-hand
options too. It has a range of up to 209 miles – one of
the best around – and is packed with features, too.

Peugeot e-2008 – £30,000
Much like Vauxhall, Peugeot is also undergoing
a period of change underneath the PSA
Group’s measures. The e-2008 uses the same
powertrain as the Corsa-e but brings it in a
more practical, family-friendly SUV body style.
You’ll get 206 miles from a charge, while
the e-2008’s quirky looks really do help it to
stand out.

Tesla Model 3 – £40,000
One of the biggest names in the EV business is Tesla.
There’s good reason for that too, as with the ever-
controversial Elon Musk at the helm, barely a day goes by
where the California-based firm isn’t in the news.
The Model 3 is Tesla’s BMW 3 Series-rivaling car. At £40,000,
you’ll be able to net a standard-range model with low miles,
capable of delivering up to 254 miles of range. You’ll be able
to use Tesla’s excellent Supercharger network, too.

Jaguar I-Pace – £50,000
Right at the top of today’s budgets sits
the Jaguar I-Pace. It’s a large and roomy
SUV with a high-tech interior, giving a
range of 292 miles between charges. As
a do-all SUV, it’s hard to beat.
aAs Jaguar’s first foray into the EV
segment, the I-Pace is impressive to say
the least.

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Health, BLiefeaustyle&&WLeellibsuerineg

Bottling It

Our selection of six of the best water bottles on the market today.

The reusable water bottle market base so it doesn’t trouble hard surfaces; to
perhaps showcases a greater being BPA-free (does not use the organic
level of posturing and bravado compound Bisphenol A) and dishwasher
than you might even witness proof. There is very little to dislike about a
on a catwalk. While water is big bottle that covers so many bases, yet still
business, and despite almost all of looks the epitome of simplicity and calm.
us being advocates to the health From £32.
benefits of good old H20, it’s
commonly accepted now that the • ECO AND WELLBEING
type of water bottle you carry goes Not only is the Purifyou
partway to defining who you are. Premium plastic averse
– it’s made of glass,
It is a social, political and societal something that o ers
statement; and yes, while we an extremely reassuring
may write that partly in jest, there experience and
are few of us now who haven’t sensation where drinking
considered how good or bad we’d is concerned – but as
look accompanied by a triple- well as taking care of
layered, self-cleaning, stainless the environment, it also
steel, eco liquid vessel nestled in caters to human needs
our hand… right?! in o ering markings
on the other side that
Our selection of six of the best bottles on the can prompt and advise how
market: much water the person is
consuming. From £28.
• VERSATILITY
It might sound just • DURABILITY
plain daft to suggest The YETI Rambler range is
the designers at renowned for being tougher
Takeya Actives than almost any other water
have ‘thought of
everything’ when bottle on the market.
it comes to making The chic, uncomplicated
something as simple design, often in a slick matt
as a water bottle, but finish, is designed to lock
the devil is truly in the in on potential drop hazard
detail when the brand points, meaning weight is
are concerned, and dispersed evenly around
that’s why they excel the exterior, and any slips
on versatility. won’t result in pieces of the
bottle going flying. From
From including a £30.
spout and screw-on
lid, to then enabling • SCIENCE
the section to come The Camelbak range of
away (so that the bottles may not wow users
bottle can be filled the first time they see them
with ice, for instance); – most are plastic, entry
to having a mechanism that locks the lid back (so level, transparent, and
it doesn’t flap in your face); to adding a silicon there aren’t all the bells

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HLeifealstthy,leBe&auLteyis&urWe ellbeing near the top. These
holders are semi-iconic
and whistles you’d associate expressions of creative
with other brands. brilliance, and the extent
of their designs has a
And yet the producers have lot to do with their lofty
been careful to work in some position in the market.
clever science in every design From £20.
– take the pinch bite valve, for
instance, which allows water • BUDGET
to flow into the tube, whilst The Thermos Hydration
completely eliminating any bottle is a simple, nicely
chance of unwanted spillages designed water bottle,
once you’ve adequately that comfortably sits in
rehydrated. the budget range. It’s
extra-grippy, tall and
That makes this bottle great ergonomic, yet the best
for people on the move who thing about it for many is
are worried about storing a wonderfully satisfying
their bottle with valuables or metal catch on the
paper. From £12. opening mechanism that
o ers a feeling of health
• STYLE and happiness in one!
For visibility, colour and Cheers! From £8.
impact, the Chilly range of
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When it comes to ear care – it’s key to reach out Lucas and Catherine of Lucas Payton Hearingcare
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The Local Edit

The Local Edit

Highlights of what we’ve spotted this month whilst out and about or on social media

Send in your local edit highlights so we can feature them next month to
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Autumn Style Colour Burst Relax….

New season, colours and styles Check out one of the brand Like to make a statement with your
now in stock at Christie Lea in new brands new available at home interiors?

Hipperholme Harveys in Halifax Take a look at Luxury Designer Room
www.christielea.co.uk Mint Velvet now available in Interiors in the centre of Brighouse

store luxurydesignerroominteriors
www.harveysofhalifax.co.uk

Fiver Fest is back Relax, Refresh and Repeat

From the 9th to 23rd October – it’s the 6th Totally The new working space at BrigHub has plenty of chill
Locally Fiver Fest throughout Brighouse. zones so you can mix business with pleasure – check

Co-ordinated by Brighouse Bid – businesses out their flexible working spaces
throughout the town will be bringing you lots of Instagram brig_hub
amazing £5 special offers – just look out for the Fiver

Fest initiatives around the town
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Hidden Gin Den Mapped Out Sunday Lunch Heaven

Did you know that Northowram Have you seen the new Retail This is what Sunday lunch looks
has it’s very own Gin Distillery? Map listing all the interesting like at True North Dean Clough

Check out Speight’s Gin – places to see and visit in 12-5pm
producers of artisan, small- Brighouse? Make sure you book ahead!
batch gin pioneered using a
Pick one up from the Brighouse 2 courses £20
traditional copper still Bid office in the centre of 3 courses £24
speightsgin
Brighouse or from one of the truenorthhx
shops

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Fancy a Cuppa and a Chat? Culture Vulture?

Then take a look at Brighouse Rest Centre where Then take a look at the new Kate Lycett exhibition
you can grab a brew and have a chat on at Bankfield Museum in Halifax themed
‘Woodland Paths & Grand Days Out’
Brighouse Rest Centre, Park Row, Brighouse Instagram bankfieldmuseum
Also Caroline Riches draws McQueen

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Business Owner Finance Q & A’s

By Ifat Jhugroo, Sleigh & Story

Q1. I am an IT consultant that has just returned from but even this will attract a charge of at least 1% of the
Jersey where I was undertaking some work for the list price.
government. I want to raise my invoice now, but Q3. I own the freehold interest in a building which
don’t know whether to add VAT or not following has recently been leased to a tenant for 23 years.
Brexit? We have received a premium for this and will also
receive an annual rent payment. Is the premium a
A: You don’t need to add VAT here as the Channel capital sum?
Islands are not part of the UK for VAT purposes, and
your professional services are of a qualifying type A: As the lease duration is less than 50 years, part of
specified in VAT Notice the premium will be treated as an income receipt.
741A. This is unaffected Generally, the shorter the lease, the more “income-
by Brexit as the Islands like” it is in nature in HMRC’s eyes. You will need to
are also outside the use the formula Premium x [50-Y/50] to work out how
EU. The good news is much should be declared as income, and how much
that you can still claim as a capital gain. Y in the formula is the number of
input tax on any UK complete years other than the first in the term of the
costs relating to the lease, i.e. you will use 22 here.
consultancy work!

Q2. I am in the very
fortunate position
of being promoted
this year, despite the
effects of COVID19
on our company’s
trade. Now that we
are starting to recover
from the lockdown
restrictions, I have
been told I can choose
a company car, subject to an overall spending
threshold (including optional extras). Am I right in
thinking that as long as the emissions do not exceed
a certain threshold, there is no taxable benefit?

A: Firstly, congratulations on your promotion. Whilst
low emission vehicles have always attracted relatively
favourable tax treatment for income tax purposes,
I’m afraid there is no longer any possibility of a zero
benefit in kind treatment for any vehicle provided by
an employer available for private use. The most tax-
efficient option is to choose a wholly electric vehicle,

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The smart lights that Philips Hue Large LED
guarantee a warm welcome Filament Bulb
on the coldest nights The Hue range of smart bulbs
is absolutely massive, ranging
Smart lighting technology is having a from tiny GU10 spotlights to garden floodlights
moment right now: the technology is getting and cute retro lighting such as this LED
even smarter and even easier to use, and filament bulb. £30, Currys
prices are falling dramatically. Where smart
bulbs used to cost upwards of £50 for a Nanoleaf Triangles
single one, you can now pick up a Hey! Starter Kit
Wi-Fi smart bulb for £10, a Philips Hue If you want to
filament bulb for £13 and an IKEA Tradfri really make an
spotlight bulb for just £6. All of these lights impact with your
can be controlled via your smartphone and
in many cases you can also control them smart lights, Nanoleaf’s
from your voice assistant, such as Google Shapes can change colour in time
Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa. to your music or on a programmed
Some smart bulbs simply connect to your schedule. This starter kit has nine
home Wi-Fi, but Philips’ Hue and IKEA’s triangles. £177, Amazon
Tradfri require connection to another
device: a smart hub for Hue and a remote Luminara LED Candle
for IKEA. The IKEA bulbs can also connect You can get LED candles
to a Philips Hue system, although that for a lot less money than
can be a bit fiddly to set up. A starter kit this, but the Luminara
isn’t expensive, though: IKEA bundles a
remote and a bulb for £25, while two Hue is very realistic and
bulbs and a hub is currently around £40. delivers the same
If you go for a Hue system you can also
add outdoor lights, flexible light strips and warm glow that a real
even an accessory that expands your TV candle does.
by projecting the same colours on the wall
behind it. £29, John Lewis
Smart bulbs aren’t the only great option
for clever lighting. Nanoleaf’s triangles, TRADFRI Starter Kit
hexagons and other shapes enable you to IKEA makes smart lighting simple with this
add decorative lighting to any flat surface
(and there are normal smart bulbs in the combination of bulb and remote.
range too). A Hexagon starter kit containing You can then add more
five panels, a controller and everything you bulbs for as little as £6
need to mount the lights is £119. apiece and control them
You don’t need to go down the smart bulb with your phone or smart
route to get some warm lighting in any speaker. £25, IKEA
room. Many smart-bulb systems have
cheaper copycats that you control with a
small remote, and LED candles such as the
Luminara (£29) are incredibly realistic with
incredibly long battery life. You can even
get candle-style LED bulbs that do a really
good job of imitating flickering flames.
Expect to pay from around £8 to £25.

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Green ngers… e
Alan Titchmarsh
Column

He’s a brilliant presenter, that. One of the most exciting look at the lovely ferns it’s now
accomplished gardener, times is when you wake up on growing.
talented novelist and all-round a certain day and you can just
horticultural inspiration; and smell the fact the season has Next, perhaps start autumn
this month, as autumn works arrived. It’s something in the air with a tidy-up of borders, or a
its way into our outdoor - a kind of sourness, a tang that clean out of the greenhouse,
spaces, Alan Titchmarsh lingers. You can smell things or perhaps even renew a few
explains why variety is the just beginning to decay, but it’s tools. Also consider getting your
spice of life, even in the in a way that is replenishing, compost boosted with all those
garden! stimulating and invigorating leaves suddenly in abundance.
because it means things are And finally, invest in some
With the approach of autumn, turning and new possibilities evergreens to offer texture and
at the moment we’re going are around the corner. volume in areas of the garden
through that phase where the that might start looking a little
colours and So as autumn arrives I would sparser.
the shapes offer the following bits of
are changing. advice. Firstly, hold on to the Mostly though, look forward to
There’s last bits of colour and savour the coming change and admire
sometimes a them. Next, enjoy what’s there nature’s versatility. There is
sadness when - perhaps you have some tremendous colour still around
you realise raspberries or any number of us, and where the leaves have
summer is the late-flowering varieties descended, look at the skeletal,
coming to an such as Cyclamens, Begonias, artistic majesty of trees.
end, and the and of course, Crocuses.
leaves certainly Remember, anticipation is an
seem to be Also see how your garden is underrated commodity. People
falling earlier evolving – sure, that asparagus expect everything instantly now
this year. My bed is no longer cropping, but because they are able to go into
advice though is a supermarket and have what
to embrace the they want when they want it.
new season and
really go after Yet there is more to it than
all the potential and possibilities that where our gardens are
that it holds. After all, we’re concerned - I like looking
actually very lucky in Britain forward in life and I thrive on
– where plants are concerned anticipation because, of course,
we can afford ourselves a when it does happen, it’s that
different favourite every month; much more enjoyable.
snowdrops in January, daffodils
in February, tulips in March and
so on.

People tend to associate
autumn with brown and orange
tones, and a rustling underfoot;
but it’s about much more than

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New Product Launches at
Mode Blinds

Choice is something we all love and this autumn Co-owner of Mode, Lisa, states, “Our customers
Mode Blinds are offering much more choice across like to coordinate their vertical blinds with other
their range. window dressings, so 65% of the range will
coordinate with our roller range, giving great
In their new roller blind collection you’ll find over flexibility to create your ideal look.”
415 fabrics, with a new selection of plains and
a larger range of blackout fabrics. You can also “If these gorgeous new ranges weren’t enough,
choose from a new eco-friendly range with 40 we’re also launching ‘WILD’ - an enticing new
recycled fabrics made from 100% recycled plastic capsule collection across all our new ranges.
bottles! There’s also a striking array of new patterns Inspired by the the African Savannah, combining
including modern and traditional florals, geometric bold animal prints, tropical grasses and repeating
prints, marbled-effect designs and subtle textures. geo motifs together with an earthy colour palette of
stone, terracotta, teal and navy to bring your home
In their new vertical range, they’re launching an to life. African inspired style is set to become a key
all-new plain fabrics, choosing from subtle neutrals look for AW21, so the WILD collection is bang-on
to cheery rainbow hues including 12 recycled and trend.”
more fabrics in the 127mm louvre width. Their new
curtain and roman range are due to be released Give Mode a call to make your in-home
later in the year. appointment now on 07456 415496.

10% off

for the month of
October using
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