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Editor’s Note: What’s inside this month

This month I’m not even going Garden Rooms of dreams 4-5
to mention the weather (whilst
checking weather app for this HalifaxBID update 8-9
bank holiday weekend!...)
Welcome to the June edition and a month we’re all What’s in store at Harveys? 10-11
hopefully smiling a little bit more.
Visiting local businesses and shops over the last few Fancy a spot of fishing? 16
weeks has been so fab and so much more like normal
– doors open, shops getting busier, struggling to park No-Knead bread 20-21
– it’s all getting back to a life that we’re more familiar
with. Dreamy hair 22
With the latest confusion on travelling abroad – our
Staycation Special is the perfect timing for you to Staycation inspiration from Jersey 33-37
review. to North Yorkshire
Jersey could be a perfect holiday solution if you want
to step on a plane and feel like you’re leaving the UK –
it’s a beautiful island. Sandburn Hall is now also open
and welcoming guests in Flaxton, just outside of York.

Seeing as our homes will be our sanctuaries more than Let’s get wild 40-41
ever this year – take a look inside at;
• Creating Spaces – the team down at Copley have Getting your car ready to motor again 42-43

created a stunning Outdoor Garden and Living Kitchen inspiration 44-45
Area Showspace – to inspire you on transforming
your garden space into a place of Home interior inspiration 52-53
pure pleasure and sanctuary this year
• Luxury Designer Interiors – newly opened in Index 66
Brighouse – this stunning lifestyle store provides a
bespoke interior design service for your home from Testimonial: “I have been inundated with phone
soft furnishings to lighting calls from The Grapevine Mag spring edition – you
• Masterclass Kitchens – this beautiful showroom, guys have been keeping me so busy after lockdown
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a fresh look at your kitchen and seek inspiration when we’ve caught up!”
from the team on a kitchen transformation Simon Manning (SAM Decorating)

Without further ado – enjoy this month’s mag and
we’ll be back through your letterbox again in July!
Take care,

Helen

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HalifaxBID

We’re doing everything more money goes into Halifax people’s pockets,
to make sure that your then back into our local economy.
visit to Halifax is one to
remember, whether it’s a 2019 saw the launch of
visit to our incredible Piece the Halifax Gift Card, and
Hall, exploring our Hidden now, more than a year
Heritage Gems or a great on, we’ve sold over
family day out at Eureka! The £19,000 of cards, a great
National Children’s Museum, sign that people really
there really is something do want to support local
for everyone. While you’re businesses. The Halifax
here, make sure you find Gift Card is accepted by
time to discovering some of over 80 businesses, local
our fantastic boutiques and businesses and nationals,
eateries across the town ensuring that the
centre, and don’t forget the recipient has plenty of
Borough Market! choice and a good excuse
to explore the quality and
When we first starting variety available in our
hearing about the Corona town centre.
Virus in early 2020, we never
imagined it would have the
impact it has had on all of our
lives. Making the decision to
cancel events like the annual
Halifax Christmas Lights
Switch On felt overly dramatic
- surely, it’ll be all over with by
then - little did we know what
a profound effect it would still
be having on us all nearly a year later.

With businesses repeatedly
forced to close, it’s been
incredible to witness the
determination
and resilience across our
town centre. Businesses
have adapted to offer
collection or delivery
services, video shop tours
via zoom and takeaway
meals. Of course, online
shopping is always tempting,
particularly in times such
as these but the Halifax
businesses really showed
that it is still possible to Shop
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Harveys of Halifax
Welcome back and here’s what’s in store for you….

Harveys are delighted to be open as normal again and welcoming customers back – both throughout the
store and in the restaurant.

Tracy Harvey told us “We’re so happy to see all our customers again and we’re operating a very safe and
convenient way to shop throughout the store. Our menswear department has undergone a complete

transformation and the store is bursting with colour and new products galore – call in to see us – a warm
welcome is guaranteed!”

Here’s a few highlights of what’s in store at the moment….

Upstairs at Harveys It’s in the bag One step ahead
It was great to welcome back so many We sold out of these Elie We asked Diane for her
Beaumont leather bags really
familiar faces in the restaurant last quickly last time, so we’ve favourites....
month after such a long break. restocked with some bold new “With our Lunar collection,
you’ll be ‘over the moon’ with
We hope you enjoyed our new menu designs £79.95
and we’ll see you again soon! any of these styles!”
Now 50% off last sale price

on all shoes in our
clearance dept

Twinning is winning Loungeable Molton Brown is 50 years old!
You’re not seeing double – this is Mob Here is Isabel from our lingerie Molton Brown Woody & Citrus
department modelling our new
and Sab our twin models. New look comfort range. Is it gym wear or Gift Set £25.00
and new brands in our Menswear
department including Fjallraven, loungewear, you choose?
Levi’s, Superdry, Ben Sherman, Gant, Top £14.99, Bottoms £14.99
Barbour and Remus Uomo Suiting

Offers subject to availability and some only available to Privilege cardholders

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Lightcliffe C E Primary School

A touch of nostalgia

The first pupils were There have been four major phases
admitted to the Lightcliffe of extensions to the school along
National Schools in February with a number of minor internal
1869. The buildings and reconfigurations. The first, in
grounds, which cost around 1966, when the original building
£5000, were generously was modified with the addition
paid for by Evan Charles of a corridor, indoor toilets, extra
Sutherland-Walker who was, cloakrooms, storerooms and new
at the time, a resident of headteacher’s and staff rooms. A
Crow Nest mansion. second phase in 1973 saw the addition of a large hall
and a two classroom block.
Until 1906, with the
exception of a short break In 1984 three further classrooms were
from 1894-1898, the added along with a large kitchen. In 1990,
foundation building housed following the closure of Hipperholme
two separate schools. There Infants’ school, a large block was added
was a boys’ school in the with provision specifically aimed at
western half and a girls’ and reception age children. In 1995 a new
infants’ school in the central entrance area was developed and the
and eastern half. There were following year a new staff room was
residences for the master created in the roof void of the central
and mistress at each end of section of the foundation building.
the building and these were
occupied initially by John Otis A further relocation of the visitors’
Rusholme and Mary Lois Drake. entrance has taken place recently.

Until the 1944 Education Act,
when it became a primary school
for children aged 4-11, it was a
through (elementary) school for
pupils up to their leaving age of, by then, fourteen.

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Fancy Fishing?

Fishing has seen an amazing post lockdown surge in
uptake. After spending much of 2020 having social
and travel activities limited it looks as though people
are taking advantage of being able to go fishing
and the mental health and well being benefits that
go along with that. The Environment agency have
seen a big increase in demand for rod licences as
there are currently ¾ million anglers holding one in
England and Wales. Dave at Calder Angling Supplies
in Brighouse has seen this in the shop, ‘we are seeing
more people starting fishing for the first time or
returning after a break.’ He has had many people
coming in to get help in starting out and joining
the local fishing community, ‘it’s really good to see
people getting out and about again after the difficult
times we’ve all had over the last year. We’re seeing
more people wanting to get outside and fish as a
couple or a family too which is great.
We are well known within the fishing community for
excellent bait and quality tackle used to win matches
but it is great to see so many people new in to fishing
coming in too.’

The Angling Trust have identified some of the
benefits of fishing to mental health and well being;

• Creating bonds with friends and family – re- • Boosting your self-esteem – learning a new skill
connecting after the intensity of the lockdown period can be rewarding and build a sense of achievement.
can help combat loneliness, anxiety and depression. Taking part in the sport is made easy through UK-
Fishing provides a relaxed opportunity to meet-up wide fishing club events planned throughout the
with family and friends away from the crowds summer holidays.

• Enhancing connections with nature – being near • Discovering new places – with staycations and
water and connecting with the natural environment short UK-based trips planned this summer, increase
offers a relaxing environment for many your sense of happiness by exploring new areas

• Taking time out from day-to-day life – working from
home and planning family time can be challenging.
Fishing is a socially-distanced activity that all the
family can enjoy, or you can enjoy on your own for
some quiet time

Calder Angling Supplies is at 143 Bradford Road,
Brighouse, HD6 4AD. You can drop in, call us on
01484 711063, find us online at
www.calderangling.co.uk or find us on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok.

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Books to get stuck

into this month

Whether you fancy a modern romance or a fast-paced
thriller, a study of sport or a delicious cake recipe,
July’s book releases have you covered.

Happy Cooking: Easy Uplifting The Wire – it should We are submerged into the
Meals and Comforting Treats come as no surprise sinister corridors and wards
by Candice Brown that Miranda Cowley of a psychiatric hospital
“The kitchen has always been Heller’s debut novel is where there is a killer on
my happy place - it’s the only an impressive work of the loose. For DC Alice
place I feel completely at ease. captivating storytelling. Armitage, a methodical and
Cooking has got me through tireless game of cat and
some proper tough times! It also Set over 24 hours and across mouse begins as she races
helps me slow down, take a 50 years, The Paper Palace is to find the truth from within
breath and take stock,” explains as elegant and intoxicating as the wards, for she herself is
The Great British Bake Off the scorching August day in a patient.
champ Candice Brown on her Cape Cod on which it is set. The Published by Little, Brown
delectable new cookbook. perfect summer read. Book Group on July 22
Published by Penguin on July 8
Including everyday favourites Relentless: Secrets of the
such as chicken nuggets, Sporting Elite
cinnamon pastry twists and by Alistair Brownlee
brown butter macaroni cheese Whether you’re training
along with ‘therapy’ recipes for your first half marathon
which use the meditative or are simply a devoted
qualities of baking and cooking sports fan, double Olympic
to ease an anxious mind, this champion and one half of
is the kind of cookbook you’ll Britain’s finest triathlon duo
return to again and again when ,Alistair Brownlee’s ambitious
you’re craving comfort. new book seeks to answer one
Published by Ebury Press on of sport’s greatest questions:
July 1 what does take it take to
become a champion?
The Paper Rabbit Hole
Palace by Mark Billingham Fuelled by his own obsession
by Miranda From The Sunday to reach athletic excellence,
Cowley Times bestselling Brownlee has spent the last
Heller author of the Tom four years talking and training
Having Thorne crime series
worked for comes this complex
almost a and compelling new
decade as thriller, bearing the someone
Senior Vice ominous tagline “Police. Patient.
President Killer. Which is Alice?”
and Head of
Drama Series
at HBO –
developing
and
overseeing such shows as The
Sopranos, Six Feet Under and

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off the water supply. But when Ben, Alexa’s
with some of Hinge date from the night before, walks in,
the finest minds the door slams, the handle breaks, and all
in sport to four of them are trapped…
understand the
kind of devotion, Funny, insightful
focus and and full of all
ruthlessness it the joys of life
takes to become as a twenty-
the best. From something renting
Ian Poulter to in the city, this
Ian Botham, this charming rom-
is an extensive com from the
and thorough Features Editor
exploration of an of the Evening
athletes’ inner Standard and
workings. regular writer for
Published by the likes of Grazia
HarperCollins on and Vogue, is a
July 8 breath of fresh air
and a pleasure to
The Lock In read.
by Phoebe Luckhurst Published by
Whilst nursing the hangover from hell, Ellen Penguin on July 22
stumbles downstairs to discover the kitchen
slowly filling with water. Panic quickly sets
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Introducing the new dream team
for dreamy hair

Jennifer Taylor’s Hairdressing Isobel is already a familiar
in Brighouse is delighted face to many customers
to welcome a new team and has been a hairdresser
member….Isobel. for over xx years – having
always worked in Brighouse
Isobel joined Jen at Jennifer salons. “I loved the style and
Taylor’s at the start of this atmosphere in Jen’s salon,”
month and they are the said Isobel, “After lockdown
dream team when it comes to we’ve obviously both been so
beautiful hair. busy but we’ve really enjoyed
Jen told us “Isobel and I have getting back to doing what we
known each other for many love the most. There’s been
years and we work really well some amazing before and
together in the salon – we after transformations!”
have the same work ethos
and always put our client’s If you are wanting some
first. Having worked in advice on hair style, colour,
the salon on my own since toning and treatments – call
opening last year – it’s great in to see either Jen or Isobel
having some salon chat and – you’re guaranteed a warm
also having a second opinion welcome.
with all things hair-related.”

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way it should be….
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• One to one and Small Group Personal Training • No call centres - speak
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Sharon is a personal trainer • Clinic or home visit
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Pineapple head?

We reveal the truth behind whether sleeping beside a
pineapple aids sleep, and look at five other health and
fitness myths you’ll probably want to steer away from.

ONE - Pineapple aids sleep legs more than slow, low-
The myth that having this torso, but that’s impact jog and light loosening
sweet, spiky fruit in your about as targeted of limbs as you move is a much
bedroom will improve sleep as you’ll get. better way to get in the right
came about because of its physical shape for a session.
high melatonin content, THREE - You
something that’s known to help shouldn’t work FIVE - Don’t exercise if you’re
reset circadian rhythm, thus out on an empty ill
regulating the 24-hour sleep stomach If you have a headache or
and rest cycle. It’s perfectly acceptable are engaging in exercise that
to exercise on an empty accentuates body pain, you
However, melatonin cannot stomach – indeed, doing should hold off. Similarly, any
travel through the air into the so before breakfast is one ailment below the throat that
body, so positioning the fruit of the most effective ways of tests your respiratory capacity
next to where you sleep will do shedding pounds. Your body should be avoided, but don’t
little more than give you a fright has been without food for a let a head cold put you off your
when you wake up. number of hours and is that workout.
much closer to tapping into its
TWO - You can concentrate fat-burning reserves than if SIX - Running is better than
fat burn you’d just recently gulped down walking
It’s lovely to think we can target a bowl of Weetabix. Both forms of exercise use
weight loss for a certain part the same muscle groups, and
or side of our bodies, but the FOUR - Stretch and flex therefore have very similar
reality is weight loss – and fat before working out effects. It follows, of course,
burn – is an all-over operation, Taking a tendon or muscle and that you’ll need to exercise
and even exercising just one tensioning it to its maximum longer if walking in order to
leg while completely resting the from a ‘cold’ position is achieve the same level of
other will have an equal effect probably one of the best ways calorie burn (and an extra 10
on both. to encounter injury. per cent for treadmill versus
outdoors), but in isolation both
Naturally, exercising your lower The modern take on preparing work and challenge the body in
similar ways.
half exclusively may impact for exercise is… to exercise! A

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Business, Finance & Technology
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Business, Finance & Technology

Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s

By Ifat Jhugroo, Sleigh & Story

Q. I am newly VAT-registered (voluntarily). I believe exempts the asset from CGT. Machinery is always
that I will usually need to pay VAT to HMRC each treated as having an expected useful life of less than
quarter, rather than receiving a refund. However, 50 years, so things like cars or clocks always qualify.
I have some concerns about running up arrears in Things are less clear cut when it comes to things like
case I experience cash flow problems. Can I ask to fine wine collections, and you should seek advice from
complete monthly returns and pay monthly instead? a specialist. Note that the exemption doesn’t apply to
assets used in a business if you claimed, or could have
A: There is no statutory right to make monthly, rather claimed, capital allowances in respect of them.
than quarterly, returns. The legislation simply permits
HMRC to allow a business to do so. The problem is If the asset you sell has an expected useful life of more
that HMRC generally won’t allow you to use monthly than 50 years, there is a limited chattels exemption.
filing where you have VAT to pay - it’s for businesses The exemption is calculated as follows:
that usually receive repayments. You have a couple of • if you receive £6,000 or less from the sale, it is
options in order to avoid building up arrears. You can wholly exempt from CGT
simply make a monthly payment of the estimated net • if you receive more than £6,000, the amount
VAT position to your account and sort the difference chargeable to CGT will be the lower of the actual gain,
out when you complete the VAT return. Alternatively, or 5/3rds of the difference between £6,000 and the
you could consider using the annual accounting amount received for the sale.
scheme. You would only be required to file one return,
but you would make nine payments on account during As a result, the chattels exemption will only be of use
the year. where the proceeds received are less than £15,000.

Q. I am looking to raise some funds by selling Q. I have recently granted a lease to a tenant in
some personal possessions, some of which have respect of a building out of my freehold interest.
appreciated in value quite considerably. I’ve heard They have paid a large premium for this and will not
there is a special exemption that might mean I don’t be required to pay rent. However, an associate of
need to pay CGT on any gains. Is that correct? mine has said that this might be charged as income. I
thought it was a capital receipt?
A: One of the unfortunate consequences of the
coronavirus pandemic is that many individuals are A: It will depend on how long the lease you have
selling personal possessions to help raise funds, either granted is to run for. If it is for more than 50 years,
for themselves or for family members. There are you are treated as having made a part-disposal of
actually two exemptions that may be of use to you. your interest, and the premium will all be treated
as a capital receipt for this. However, if the lease is
The first is the wasting assets exemption. This applies for less than 50 years, some of it will be treated as
to assets that have an expected useful life of 50 years property income. The shorter the lease, the higher the
or less (based on the nature of the asset and its proportion of it taxed as income will be. Speak to your
intended use when it was acquired), and completely accountant about the correct way to report the gain.

Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills, Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook, or Twitter @sleighandstory.

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Business, Finance & Technology

Waterproof tech for outdoor entertaining

The British summer is famous for its Sonos Roam
unpredictability, playing havoc with If you’re already part of the Sonos multi-
outdoor entertaining. But with the right
gadgets, rain needn’t stop play. room music family, the Roam is a great
Lots of gadgets are either water resistant way to expand your system to the great
or waterproof, so for example you’ll often outdoors. It sounds great and is IP67 rated
find smart speakers and smartphones
described as IPX7, IP67, IPX8 or IP68. for dust and water. £159, sonos.com
Those numbers are important because
they tell you exactly how protected the Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM
device is: IPX7 can survive being dunked This small speaker delivers
in up to 1m of water for up to 30 minutes; surprisingly big sound, and its
IP67 is the same but also dust-proof. IPX8 IPX7 water resistance means
and IP68 can go slightly deeper (1.5m) for you don’t need to panic if the
the same amount of time. clouds open above your party.
Either rating should ensure that your £59.99, John Lewis.
gadget can cope with an unexpected GoPro HERO6 Black
shower or spill. This action camera is
If you’re a barbecue fan, you don’t need to waterproof down to 33 feet,
stop cooking just because the weather’s so it’s the perfect way to film
turned: all you need to do to keep your outdoor fun without worrying
food safe is to keep the lid down. If you about the camera getting
know in advance that the forecast is bad dropped. It’s great for extreme
you can pre-cook most of your food in sports too. £329, GoPro.com
the oven for a quick sear in the barbecue
at the end, or you can use a Bluetooth The TV Shield
thermometer such as the Meater+ to Weatherproof any TV with
remotely monitor your barbecue, so this complete enclosure,
you don’t get wet or have to open the which can withstand constant
lid to check on your progress. Just be hosing for up to an hour.
aware that persistent rain will lower Sizes range from about 30
the temperature of a traditional kettle inches to 80 inches. From
barbecue, so you’ll need more charcoal £891, TheTVShield.co.uk
than on drier days. Don’t bring a charcoal
barbecue into an enclosed area such as Meater+
a garage: the fumes are dangerous and This Bluetooth
continue even after the fire is out. thermometer with a
Fancy a waterproof TV? You can get a 50m range means you
fully weatherproof enclosure for TVs up can stay dry without
to 43 inches for £891 from TheTVShield. losing track of your
co.uk, rising to just over £3,000 for an barbecue’s progress,
enclosure big enough for a 70 to 80-inch and it’s as useful
display. These enclosures can survive a indoors in the kitchen
full hour of being sprayed with a hose, as it is in a barbecue.
and by having a separate enclosure you £99, meater.com
can replace the TV with a similar-sized
one any time.

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Puzzle Page EINNST

You have two minutes to find all the words of three or more letters that
can be made from the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper nouns
are not. The 6-letter word will always be just a normal everyday word.

3 letters: 12 4 letters: 14 5 letters: 5 6 letters: 1

Wordwheel Sudoku Easy

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

uses all of the letters.
Target: Excellent: 60 or more words

Good: 52 words Fair: 43 words

OR

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Sudoku Hard
moving from top to bottom.

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The Ultimate Staycation

Discover Jersey, your ‘local’
island escape

As we ease out of lockdown, it’s good to Family Jersey…. is a place to reconnect and
know there’s a getaway destination on revitalise, where you’re free to do so much,
your doorstep for a long lazy holiday or or so little. Connect with nature at the
short break. Closer to home, Jersey is the world-famous Jersey Zoo, test your nerve
perfect staycation to rebalance and the coasteering around the cliffs of the north-
island is now welcoming back visitors from west, or hone your castle building skills on
the UK and Crown Dependencies again. lazy beach days.

Embrace your own beach, off the beaten track and Heritage & cultural…. discover an island that
welcome in summer from the sunniest spot in the wears the traces of its colourful past. Find ancient
British Isles. And with the Jersey Visit Safe charter, standing stones from Jersey’s neolithic past and
you can explore safe in the knowledge Covid-19 follow the footsteps of invading armies through
measures are in place. You’re free to do as much or a 12th Century castle to reach battlements
as little with our flexible holidays. overlooking the sea. Spot Jersey’s Martello Towers,
built to keep the French at bay or step back in time
We all need a little something to look forward to to discover the history of the German occupation at
and Jersey feels like a touch of abroad – yet it’s the Jersey War Tunnels and secret bunkers dotted
closer to home in so many ways! around the island.

Just nine miles by five, Jersey’s size makes it easy Relaxing…. although a small island – Jersey gives
to fit plenty into a weekend. With history on your you plenty of space to breathe. Walk along the
doorstep, heritage sites to seek out and miles of beaches in the fresh sea air on invigorating cliff
beaches and bays to explore, how will you spend walks lined with sweet-smelling gorse and wild
your island time? flowers. Unwind at Jersey’s peaceful gardens
at Samarès Manor and the Eric Young Orchid
From beach walks and coastal driving routes to Foundation.
memorable food experiences overlooking the sea,
relaxing weekends in the fresh salt air and boat trips Active Jersey…. you can choose to pack your break
with stunning views, live Jersey’s island life to the with activities to experience and explore. Get out
full. in the revitalising sea air and come alive in the
island’s unique culture. From stunning walks, yoga

and cycling to water based activities
such as paddle-boarding and surfing,
getting active will leave you with a
smile on your face and a freshness in
your heart

Check out our exclusive Grapevine
Readers’ offer at one of the most
beautiful hotels on the island – on the
next page…..

Don’t cancel 2021. Discover Jersey,
your local island escape.

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The Ultimate Staycation

The Perfect Coastal
Retreat for a Staycation with

a difference this year

With this year being a “year of Staycation” there’s go-karting. Adults may enjoy nearby La Mare Wine
no better destination than the Channel Islands Estate: the island’s leading vineyard producing
with their English
heritage yet exotic 40,000 bottles of white,
French influence and red, rosé and sparkling
flavours. And with a wines each year including
wide array of beaches the award-winning Cuvée
and patchwork green de la Mare.
spaces, Jersey is the ideal
location for a coastal In the evening, guests
retreat. should head to nearby
St Ouen’s Bay to admire
The Atlantic Hotel, the miles of golden sand
nestled on the west beach and watch the sun
coast of the island in the go down. Although the
parish of St Brelade, is the island stands small at 45
perfect base for any trip. square miles, there are
The hotel, a member of the prestigious Small Luxury more than 30 beaches to
Hotels of the World collection, features a range of explore, many perfect for swimming and surfing.
rooms, including The Atlantic Suite: a luxury space The island of Jersey is in fact the sunniest place
offering ocean views and private terrace access. in the British Isles, boasting an enviable outdoors
Families should opt for the Garden Studios, with lifestyle!
direct access to the hotel gardens and swimming
pool. You can check availability for a late Spring or
Summer Staycation at The Atlantic Hotel by visiting
The Atlantic is owned by Patrick and Treena Burke www.theatlantichotel.com or calling
and recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. 01534 744101. And with value flights on offer
Boasting four AA red stars and four AA rosettes with Jet2 from regional airports including Leeds
for its Ocean Restaurant, you can experience Bradford, you can be there in under two hours.
local ingredients and seasonal produce in Ocean, What are you waiting for!
showcasing only the finest ingredients from
Jersey’s fields and shores. If you wish to dine al
fresco, the hotel offers The Atlantic Picnic Hamper,
which can be enjoyed in the ten acres of garden
surrounding the hotel, or further afield at one of
the areas of natural beauty that Jersey has to offer.

The hotel itself is adjoined by the famous La Moye
Golf Club, with far-reaching views of the ocean
and surrounding islands. Aside from an impressive
golfing scene, the area surrounding The Atlantic
Hotel is home to a number of activities to suit all
ages, including aMaizin! Adventure Park: home to
a range of outdoor activities from tobogganing to

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EXCLUSIVE GRAPEVINE READER OFFER

The Atlantic Hotel has a range of Free Dinner packages available to book throughout 2021. From £635
per person per stay, their 5 night, free dinner offer is available throughout June and September and
includes a full Jersey breakfast, and a complimentary three-course Market Menu dinner served in the
award-winning Ocean Restaurant on one evening.
For this exclusive offer, book this package direct on tel. 01534 744101, quoting “Grapevine reader”
and receive a complimentary Afternoon Tea for Two during your stay.

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The Ultimate Staycation

Yorkshire’s Brand New
4-star Hotel, Sandburn Hall

A brand new 40 room hotel All 40 bedrooms and suites at
at one of North Yorkshire’s Sandburn Hall are beautifully
leading golf resorts is now designed, light and spacious, and
open. most have magnificent views
across the lakes and woodland,
With a £6m+ investment, or enjoy access out to the
Sandburn Hall Hotel has courtyard garden. Each room
forty bedrooms, including has a wide range of amenities,
two luxurious suites. The including Super King beds, Air Conditioning, free
1,000 acre family-owned estate it sits on is located WiFi, Tea and Coffee making facilities, Mini-Fridge,
just off the A64 fifteen minutes east of York near Hairdryer and Safe. Most also have an exclusive
Castle Howard, and just 45 minutes from the North Dressing Area, rare for hotels of this size.
York Moors, Scarborough and Whitby.
Nestling in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside,
Developed by the late Mike Hogg, whose family Sandburn Hall provides the perfect base from
continue his legacy, the estate already offers an which to explore the best that North and East
18- hole championship golf course and the popular Yorkshire have to offer. This includes, of course,
Tykes restaurant. The two suites – the York and the City of York, just a ten minute car journey to
the Alderney - are expected to be amongst the the west of Sandburn Hall and offering unmissable
finest in the area, with views on three sides, pencil attractions such as the Jorvik Viking Centre, the
post four-poster beds and balconies overlooking National Railway Museum, York’s Chocolate Story,
the hotel’s landscaped lakes and gardens. The the historic City Walls, Betty’s Tearooms and York
hotel also features Signature rooms, Lake Rooms
and Courtyard Premier rooms designed by leading Minster.
hospitality interior designer
Rachel McLane. Outside the city, alongside
the better known resorts of
The design-led approach, Scarborough and Whitby is
crafted country style, natural the lovely Victorian resort of
light, sustainability and an Filey, which is ideal for couples
active lifestyle (including or family fun. And of course
walking and cycling trails on the Robin Hood’s Bay, which lies at
estate) are at the heart of the one end of the famous Coast-
hotel’s ethos, and a wide range to-Coast Path and is one of England’s prettiest
of short break and staycation historic fishing villages. For those who don’t want
packages for visitors, featuring York and the wider to travel too far, guests at Sandburn Hall will find
North Yorkshire area, are on offer throughout the beautiful Howardian Hills and the lovely market
the year. Two of the most popular packages are town of Helmsley on their doorstep whilst, just a
the City/Coast/Country three-night break, and footstep away from the hotel, is Strensall Common
the five-night Great Yorkshire Staycation which with its hundreds of acres of superb walks.
offers customers extras such as a complimentary
Afternoon Tea for two, and dinner on your first Scotchman Lane, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
night in the on-site Tykes Restaurant. T – 01904 469922; [email protected]
www.sandburnhall.co.uk
Short break packages are being launched this
month including a Midweek Date Night, a
Celebration Break and a Golfing Break which
includes two rounds of golf on Sandburn Hall’s
championship course.

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Exclusive Short Break & Holiday Offer for Grapevine Readers

To celebrate its opening, Sandburn Hall is offering Grapevine readers the chance to save 20% of
the hotel’s best available rates this June. If you book online at www.sandburnhall.co.uk/hotel or
telephone the hotel on 01904 469922 and quote the special offer code GRAPEVINE20 then you’ll be

able to book daily B&B or room only rates at 20% lower than the best available rates!

Rooms must be booked before 25th June, are subject to availability, and this offer is only for new
bookings for the period 1st to 30th June on the hotel’s daily tariff (ie. not off reduced rate packages)
So check your diary and take the opportunity to save £££s and have a brilliant short break or holiday

into the bargain!

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Garden
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Garden

Let’s Get Wild

Turn your garden into a veritable paradise for the birds
and the bees by creating a wildflower meadow. Simple,
environmentally beneficial and stunningly beautiful.

Manicured lawns and specifically combined to
glamourous show gardens provide the maximum
may be all the rage these days, nourishment to bees –
but nothing quite compares such pollinators include
to the raw, untamed beauty Sunflower, Borage, Evening
of wildflowers. Providing Primrose and Corn Marigold.
an unrestrained
explosion of colour once your wildflower meadow
and character is established it will provide you
to your home, (and the humble bumble bees)
wildflowers are joy for years to come.
the ideal choice
for someone who
craves the delights
of the garden, but
doesn’t have time
to spend hours
cultivating their plot.

Not only is it MUST-HAVE WILDFLOWERS
easy to create FOR YOUR GARDEN
your own little
wildflower Make Forget-me-not
meadow, sure you Suitably unforgettable, this
it’s also fast, thoroughly lovely lilac biennial bloom
meaning that weed the not only adds a spray of
any patch of soil before colour to your lawn, but it also
land you have scattering attracts various pollinators,
bare can be your seeds and its leaves are eaten by the
germinated - you need 1g per square metre caterpillars of several moth
in a matter of pure wildflower seeds and species bringing an abundance
of months. 5g per square metre of grass of insect life to your garden.
That means and wildflower meadow seeds
you could be gazing out over a – and ensure the earth remains Hemp Agrimony
carpet of poppies, cornflowers, consistently moist thereafter. This noble native perennial
daisies, cowslips and bluebells looks rather striking when
as summer draws to a close. Once your meadow starts to grown amid other more
bloom, spend the odd afternoon colourful wildflower varieties.
Perennial flowers will flourish clearing away dead plants and Preferring the shade, it grows
in uncultivated soil, whereas weeds to allow new seeds to tall and untamed and provides
cornfield flowers will do better sow. You may also need to add a delectable nectar for
in richer earth. You can buy more seeds the following year butterflies.
ready-mixed seeds which will or two, but rest assured that
be tailored to certain variables Ox-eye Daisies
such as soil containing heavy Nothing says ‘British summer
clay, boggy land by the pond’s has arrived’ quite like the
edge, or even seeds that are daisy. Tall and gracious, these

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white and yellow beauties are easy to grow – Common Knapweed
they thrive in the sun – though they can also Despite its name, there is nothing common
overwhelm a plot if not kept in check. about this charming thistle. Though some
may view it as a pest, it nonetheless
Cornflowers brings its own rugged loveliness to your
A native to North-Eastern Turkey, Cornflowers wildflower crop and also will provide food
bring a touch of exotic elegance to your for birds if seed heads are left over winter.
flowerbed. Surprisingly hardy, they flower from
late spring into brilliant white flowers with deep Honeysuckle
purple stamens that bees, unsurprisingly, find What flowerbed is complete without a
irresistible. smattering of Honeysuckle? With its vibrant
white, pink and yellow petals and unusually
long tendrils, one might be forgiven for
thinking this a flower from another planet,
but this fragrant bloom is as British and as iconic
as they come.

Foxgloves
Another ubiquitous garden dweller is Foxglove.
Bright, abundant and beautiful with its tubular
purple flowers, these are ideal for the back of your
miniature flower meadow as they grow tall and
regal attracting many a bumblebee.

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Motoring

It’s been a tough twelve months but with the vaccine rollout in full swing and national
lockdown measures taking effect, the roadmap to normality appears to be open.

However, for many of us who’ve been working Diesel particulate filter
from home and keeping journeys local, our cars If you drive a diesel car built since 2007 – and a
might not be in the best condition when we want few before that – you’ll have a diesel particulate
to get back on the road. filter (DPF). It’s designed to catch soot particles
Nobody wants to be looking forward to a trip to clean up emissions and burn them off when
to see family and friends, only to have that the exhaust is hot.
scuppered by a car that won’t start – or even However, if the system never gets hot enough,
breaks down on the way. soot can build up and block the filter. It’s an easy
Here are a few tips and checks to make fix – simply take the car on a longer drive to let
sure your car is in the best condition when it get up to temperature. However, if the DPF
normality resumes. warning light comes on and doesn’t go away after
a long drive, you might need to visit a garage.
Fluids
Leaving your car for a long time is unlikely to affect Brakes
the fluids too much, but it’s always worth checking Naturally, you want your brakes to be in tip-
in case they were low when you left the car. top condition, but over time and without use,
The first thing to check is your oil, so pull out the corrosion can build on the discs. If this happens
dipstick (it has a yellow top) and clean it, then it’s not necessarily the end of the world, but it
dip it back in and check the level. can cause issues if left long-term.
You should also check the windscreen washer If you notice corrosion on the brakes, be careful
fluid and coolant, as well as topping your fuel for a while after you drive away. Don’t go too fast
tank to the very top. With the latter, letting it run and make sure you brake earlier than normal,
low can drag built-up dirt through the fuel system. as braking performance might be worse. After a
while the corrosion will be brushed off and you’ll
notice your brakes are back to normal.

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Tyres
Your tyres can be badly affected by being
left unattended for a long time. While your
car is parked up for long periods, you should
occasionally roll it forwards and backwards so the
weight of the car isn’t on one section of tyre for

too long, which can cause flat spots.
You should also check for cuts, bulges and

cracking because these can be a sign of
oncoming failure. We’d also recommend checking

your tyre pressures are in line with what the
manufacturer recommends. The figures for this

are usually in the manual or on the door pillar.
Battery
When a car is left stationary for a long time, the battery can drain,
so it’s worth checking it has enough charge to get going.
Go out to your car and try to turn it on at a time when you don’t
need to go somewhere, because if there’s no life in it then you’re
not stranded. If it works, go for a fifteen-minute drive to keep the
levels topped up – otherwise you’ll need jump leads to get it going.
While driving to top up your charge, don’t go too far from home in
case the it fails. If this happens, you know your battery is on its last
legs and needs to be replaced.

T: 01422 202191 MOT station

Victoria Road, Hipperholme, HX3 8DF MOT repairs

Servicing on all
makes & models

• Tyres
• Exhausts
• Brakes
• Suspension
• Clutches
• Diagnostics
• Batteries

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Homes & Interiors

An inspiring blend of Kitchen
Design and Technology

When it comes to kitchen design and technology efficient wasting far less heat while at the same
– these are constantly evolving. Never a month time much safer for children and easier to clean,
goes by without a new gadget, development or requiring only a simple wipe. Also vented induction
trend which comes along and influences the ever- hobs takes this innovation even further – meaning
changing market. you can cook from the middle of your kitchen island
safely and with minimum noise and odour.”
In House Kitchen Designs, based in Brighouse,
are all too familiar with how quickly designs and Hoods and fans
concepts evolve when it comes to kitchen planning. Though vented hobs represent the cutting edge
Owner Steve Godden told us “It’s key that we raise in form and function, conventional hood design
awareness with our customers early on in the still has a significant role in maintaining a clean
kitchen planning process of the options available to air environment. New continuous air sensing
them. Kitchens are the heart of the home and we technology adjusting fan speeds autonomously,
always want to make sure that the best products, avoiding the need to adjust yourself and balancing
designs and planning process is started as early as the need for powerful extraction & quiet
possible when designing so that everything can be tranquillity.
taken into consideration earlier on. Gadgets and the
latest electrical appliances are key too – here’s just Refrigeration
a few of the new modern affordable features now A key consideration is fridge and freezer space,
available; though recent developments have blurred the
line between the two. Fridges are now exhibiting
Ovens a new innovative ‘zero degree’ section, keeping
Although double ovens offer good capacity, more fresh vegetable & meat fresher for longer without
recently single and compact ovens have seen a freezing, eliminating the need to defrost your meat
revolution in new affordable features. In fact, before cooking, saving time and freezer space.
for not much more money – you can now opt for
a Pyrolitic self cleaning oven. This type of oven Dishwashers
heats up to 500 degrees - turning grease and fat When it comes to Dishwashers – continuous
to ash – so cleaning only requires a damp cloth. Improvements in water & energy efficiencies
While Variable Steam Ovens, bake moist light cakes, along with noise reduction and more convenient
crispy bread, and your Sunday roast to perfection adjustable basket racks continue to improve.
- crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside. All easily New timed light facilities also ensure that
controlled using picture-driven menus where you accidentally opening the dishwasher door mid-cycle
simply select and your oven does the rest meaning is a mistake of the past!
perfect results every time.
Working examples of many of these appliances can
Hobs be viewed at the MasterClass Kitchen showroom
Although many people remain loyal to the in Brighouse. Steve and his colleagues are always
controllability of gas hobs, In House Kitchen Designs happy to take time to discuss your ideas and
have seen induction hobs come to dominate the potential options.
market in recent years.
For more information or to make a consultation
“Induction coil technology is a revolution in appointment, telephone 01422 887426 or visit
cooking,” says Steve. “Using only magnetism – you www.inhousekitchendesigns.co.uk
heat up your pan, not your hob, making it more

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