The Grapevine Mag Halifax July 2022

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June ’22
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Shibden Hall Market FAMLILIFIEST&YLEEDU& CLAEITSIUORNE

As part of the Anne Lister Birthday celebrations, a Victorian acrobatic strongmen and a magician
themed artisan market took place on the lawn at Shibden Hall. plus local theatre company Brighouse
The specialist stalls included a wide range of handmade crafts, Theatre Productions performed their
antique items and a myriad of art styles specially written sketch ‘Gin Mental
as well as gourmet hand-cooked food, Jack’.
mouth-watering homemade treats
and cocktails created especially for
the occasion using Speight’s artisan
gin.

Visitors included international
Gentleman Jack fans, locals, and
Steam Punk devotees, resplendent in
their imaginative Victorian attire.
All were thoroughly entertained
over the three days by stilt walkers,

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Calderdale Forum 50 Plus are looking for
more members who can help support and

represent older people in Calderdale

Thanks to funding from The Community Foundation above all, up-to-date source of information. We
for Calderdale and Calderdale Council, Calderdale published daily updates on lockdown restrictions,
Forum 50 Plus is expanding its information provision food supplies, face masks and vaccinations and in
for older people and looking for new members and 2020 we were nominated for a community spirit
contributors who can help shape its direction. award for our communications during the crisis.

This is an exciting time for the Forum as the council “A significant amount of that “traffic” growth has
has recently committed to making Calderdale an been retained and and our focus now is broadening
“ageing well” region. With more than a third of our research base to ensure we can bring more views
residents now aged over 50, the role of the Forum and opinion from older people to our Council, local
will become more important in future years. NHS and other public bodies.”

This funding will be used to signpost older people to If you are interested in finding out more, contact
high quality, trusted information and advice on later them at info@calderdaleforum50plus.
life issues, tailored to their needs and concerns. It
will also help connect them with community groups, About the Forum
activities, societies and
volunteering opportunities Calderdale Forum 50 Plus is a
that are tailored to an older voluntary group that supports
population. and represents people aged
50 and over in Calderdale
To ensure the Forum can be and highlights information
a voice for the over 50s in and issues which are useful
Calderdale as more age- and important to this age
friendly policies are adopted group. They also signpost
by the Council, they are and connect older people to
looking for local residents who local groups, clubs, societies,
can bring in fresh feedback, charities, as well as events and
opinion and insight on what service providers. They collate
it’s like to be an older person in Calderdale. guidance on key later life issues such as housing,
benefits and finance, care of all kinds and physical
If you are aged over 50 and would like to speak and mental health.
up for older people and help contribute to their
activities, consultations and communications, then Their committee meets bi-monthly with one Annual
they would like to hear from you. There are two General Meeting each year and directs the work of
ways you can get involved: a small team of communications professionals that
provide a trusted, informed and independent source
• Join their insight panel to give your of information for this age group through a modern
views and feedback on local issues and on their website, social media and regular newsletters.
communications.
The group has been running since January 2011 and
• Become a committee member. Attend bi-monthly have developed strategic partnerships with public,
meetings and speak about the issues that concern private and statutory sector groups such that we are
you, your friends and family. seen as the voice of the over 50s in Calderdale.

Forum Chair Malcolm Kielty said: For more information or to arrange an interview
with the Chair of the Committee, contact Julie
“During the pandemic, visits to our website tripled, Ingham on 07791 106648.
reflecting our status as a trusted, independent and,

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MJ
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The Maurice Jagger Centre

Celebrating our 40th Anniversary Year
Supporting the Elderly and Disabled since 1982

2022 Events for your Diary
Celebrating our 40th Anniversary Year

Groups’ Open Day Saturday 9th April 10am ~ 4pm

Spring Fair Saturday 18th June 10am ~ 4pm

Film Show Inc. Tea & biscuits Saturday 13th August 2pm ~ 5pm

Afternoon Tea Inc. Entertainment Saturday 1st October 2pm ~ 4pm

Festive Demonstration/Workshop 3rd December 2022
• Christmas Savouries Demonstration Morning
• Light Lunch Noon
• Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Afternoon

MJ 25
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Contact the centre for further details:
Tel: 01422 364691 | E: [email protected]

Lister Street, Winding Road, Halifax HX1 1UZ
www.mauricejaggercentre.org

Reg Charity Number 511088
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iTnHheEr oQwUnEwEorNd

Quiet, impeccably mannered, but always
addressing with poise and precision, what
Queen Elizabeth II says is always worth hearing.

“I declare before
you all that
my whole life,
whether it be
long or short,
shall be devoted
to your service
and the service
of our great
imperial family
to which we all
belong.”

THE QUEEN AND DIANA STRUGGLES
The idea that the Queen was in some way Taking strength
unapproving of Diana is one that has permeated from all around her, the Queen has never
the popular press and, it might be said, has left an professed to have all the answers.
indelible stain on the reputation of both. Yet many
biographers have noted that the relationship “I know of no single formula for success. But over
between the two was excellent, even after the the years I have observed that some attributes
break-up of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles. of leadership are universal and are often
about finding ways of encouraging people to
“No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. combine their efforts, their talents, their insights,
Millions of others who never met her, but felt they their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work
knew her, will remember her. together.”

“She was an exceptional and gifted human FAMILY
being. In good times and bad, she never lost her Bringing the royals back to a status where people
capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others can empathise and share in the joys and pain
with her warmth and kindness. I admired and of the family unit, is something Elizabeth has
respected her - for her energy and commitment excelled in.
to others, and especially for her devotion to her
two boys.” “Like all best families, we have our share of
eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward
youngsters and of family disagreements.”

SERVING HER COUNTRY CONTRITION
Upon the Queen’s coronation, she declared Finally, the Queen has not only had to reference
herself fully at the service of the nation she was and apologise for events that occurred long
serving, as have all Monarchs coming to the before she was born.
throne. While the words are regularly spoken,
the intensity with which they were said perhaps “To all those who have suffered as a consequence
should have given some indication that Elizabeth of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts
truly was giving herself over to the nation, a fact and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical
that has been borne out in the 70 years that hindsight we can all see things which we would
have followed. wish had been done differently or not at all.”

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The Local Edit

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

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My Mito Mission

My Mito Mission is a Brighouse-based charity natural desire to help someone they know, or who’s
founded in 2017 by Emma Beal, 28, and her family from their area’, says Emma’s mum, Christine, the
due to Emma being diagnosed with a little-known charity’s Chair. ‘All funds go to the same central
condition called mitochondrial disease, mito for cause which is to bring more awareness, research
short. and support for everyone who’s affected in the UK.’

Tragically, just before the charity launch was
scheduled, Emma died unexpectedly of heart
failure caused by mitochondrial disease. Emma’s
Mito Mission was subsequently launched at her
funeral. The charity has since grown to support 14
missions like Emma’s around the UK, with more
waiting to join them.

‘There is an even greater reason to support
mitochondrial research than helping those with
mitochondrial disease.’

Emma Beal (right) with her mum, Christine, dad, … continued Christine. ‘Our mitochondria not
Peter and sister Bethany at the onset of the illness working properly is also known to be involved in
hundreds of other conditions, many of them very
in 2010 common. Such as cancer, covid-19, dementia,
diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, MS, Parkinson’s,
It’s essentially an energy production illness, with sepsis, stroke and many more. More research
mitochondria being the ‘battery packs’ in our cells. into how our mitochondria work could bring
When they don’t produce enough energy, the treatments and health improvement to benefit
body gradually breaks down. Mito is progressive millions of people in the UK alone.
and often life -limiting and can affect anywhere
in the body - but especially major organs which We are passionate about
need the most energy. It can onset at any age and raising awareness of
is estimated to impact around 1 in 5000 children
and adults. Individual variants can be very rare, but both mitochondrial
there are so many variants that together they make disease and the
mito one of the most common genetic illnesses. incredible potential
Currently, there are no treatments or cure. of mitochondrial
research.
Concerned with the lack of understanding and
support around the illness, Emma and her family ‘Wainhouse Tower
decided to set up an ‘umbrella charity’ called My is such an iconic
Mito Mission under which anyone affected by structure and local
mitochondrial disease could set up a mission in landmark in our West-
their own name – almost like a ‘mini charity’ of Yorkshire home. We
their own. want to offer a rare chance
to abseil it whilst raising awareness and
‘We felt that this was the best way to help people funds for our worthy cause.
become aware of the illness and to capture people’s
Please join our mission’.

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BUSINELSISF,EFSITNYALNE C&EL&EITSUECRHE

Business Owner Finance Q & A’s

By Ifat Jhugroo, Sleigh & Story

Q1. I am the director of my own company payment 12 months later with the balance on
incorporated 15 months ago. The business has completion. Unfortunately, my business folded due
expanded such that I have taken on a bookkeeper. to Covid and I defaulted on the later stage payment.
Whilst preparing the information required to This was deemed a breach of the agreement, the
give to my accountant at the year-end, my new contract was never completed and the builder kept
bookkeeper has found a batch of sales invoices that the deposit. Can I claim a capital tax loss in respect
I issued soon after registration but inadvertently did of the lost deposit?
not include VAT. Can I now issue additional invoices
to correct the VAT error? A: Unfortunately not - a capital loss can only be
claimed where there is a disposal, or deemed
A: Mistakes happen and this scenario is not disposal, of a chargeable asset. In this case, the
uncommon such that HMRC has a set procedure for terms of the contract were not adhered to, so you
dealing with such circumstances. The invoice you could not take possession of the underlying asset so
give to your customers must state if it is inclusive no loss can be claimed.
or exclusive of VAT. Legally this means that if your
invoice does not show VAT then you cannot later Q3. I live within walkable distance of a train station
demand payment from the customer. Therefore, with a direct route into London. I work locally
if you fail to charge or charge the wrong amount and drive to work so the drive is not used in the
of VAT, you are liable to make up the shortfall. Any daytime. What are the tax implications if I rent out
shortfall of VAT must be declared on the return for the drive?
the period in which the error is discovered. If the
total amount for all errors is less than £10,000, or A: Under the Property Tax Allowance rules, if total
less than £50,000, and 1% of the outputs figure income from letting out the drive is less than £1,000
(Box 6 on the VAT return), the correction is made by in the tax year, the whole amount is tax-free and
including an adjustment on the next VAT return. If does not need to be reported to HMRC.
the amount is more, notification is via completion of
form VAT652. Where property income exceeds £1,000 in the tax
year, you have one of two choices - either:
Whether you can recover any of this underpayment
from your customer will probably depend upon - deduct the £1,000 allowance from the receipts and
the goodwill of that customer and their own VAT pay tax on the excess; or
registration status. Should your customer be VAT - work out the profit or loss in the normal way.
registered they may be willing to make the payment
as they may not be worse off if payment is made. A The option as to which is the more beneficial will
non-VAT registered customer will have an extra bill depend on the level of the expenses.
to pay although they may be able to deduct that
payment from their profit for tax purposes if they are If receipts exceed expenses, but expenses are less
in business. than £1,000, the best result is to claim the property
allowance and pay tax to the extent that income
Q2. In 2020 I entered into an agreement to exceeds £1,000. If expenses are more than £1,000,
purchase the leasehold of a commercial property the best result will be obtained by working out the
that was under construction in exchange for a profit in the usual way, deducting allowable expenses
premium of £500,000. The agreement stated that from receipts.
a 20% deposit was to be paid plus a 10% stage

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GARDEN

Songbirds

Bring music to your life by attracting your own dawn chorus.

Nature’s early-morning concert is one of the will directly influence the species you attract. For
summer’s greatest pleasures, and with a little instance, suet balls are favourites with robins, blue
encouragement, we can bring this dawn chorus to tits and long-tailed tits; niger seeds are loved by
our front and back doors. greenfinches and goldfinches; starlings, robins

The birds: and blackbirds will come if
mealworms are on o er; while
• Robin – The robin tits, finches and siskins love the
produces a twinkling, fatty proteins of peanuts.
crystal-like sound that flutters
through the air. You’ll hear • Water – Whether bathing,
this little fellow all year playing in it or drinking the stu ,
round. a supply of fresh water, usually
on a shallow plate, is one of the
• Great tit – A repetitive best ways to get birds engaged
two-toned whistle that cuts in your garden.
through the air and is most
prominent in early spring. • Plants – Edible plants, berries,
shrubs and wildflowers will
• Wren – For many, the best keep your birds hanging
improvised whistle of them around for long periods.
all, with a raft of twists and
twirls ending up in a rattling cacophony of • Protection – Birds are
noise towards the end. always on the lookout for
cats and other predators
• Willow warbler – Best characterised for a ready to disrupt their
chain of notes that lowers as it progresses, everyday pleasures of
the warbler’s song has clear gaps in gliding from one branch to
between notes and a powerful chirp. another, so the more space
you can o er your feathered
• Cha nch – Heard throughout spring friends, the more they will
and summer, the cha nch o ers a punchy, relax and hang about.
powerful array of notes that slows towards the end
Birdboxes – Ensure you’re hanging these high
• Blackbird – So typical of the bird itself, the enough away from cats and squirrels, and in a
blackbird’s song features notes drawn into each semi-sheltered where birds can nest in peace.
other that o er a range of tones and a stylish array
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• Song thrush – Heard throughout the year, the
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• Goldfinch – With elegant inflections and the
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The Humble Bumblebee (and friends)

Why we all need to make a beeline to our buzzing friends,
who are pivotal to the future of our planet.

The bee population (bumblebees and the
25,000 other recorded species that exist),
have been too regularly dismissed in the past
as simply the overseers of pollination… and
of course useful if you want to spread a bit of
honey on your toast.

Yet the reliance both we and the wider
environment have on bees moves them straight
to the upper echelons of some of the planet’s
most valuable entities.

Consider that at least 30% of the world’s crops
and 90% of all plants require cross-pollination
to spread and thrive, and suddenly our
perception of bees takes a di erent slant.

Unfortunately, bee planter, with hanging baskets
populations around the and crocuses creating colour and
world are in decline. helping bees flourish.
Climate change causes
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than usual, meaning to your garden, where possible;
bees have fewer food bees will be instantly attracted.
sources at the start
of the season. They An annual a air
su er habitat loss from Try to keep planting throughout the season in order
development and a lack to provide food and shelter for bees. They actually
of bee-friendly flowers, require nectar and pollen across all four seasons,
and some colonies while keeping the grass long o ers great refuge.
collapse due to plants and seeds treated with
pesticides. Arrest the pesticides
Obviously, removing or greatly reducing the use
The good news is that protecting these little of pesticides in your garden will have a hugely
wonders is not just good for the environment, beneficial e ect on the bee population, so don’t be
but a joy in itself. Several organisations run bee afraid to throw away that ‘bug gun’ and let nature
initiatives; from Bee Walks, in which volunteers do its bit.
traverse set routes to map out observations of
bee activity; to community and education groups
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into the space, where what’s around them will such as hoverflies, beetles and ladybirds, as these
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Bee-friendly plants Why not start a buzz in your community, and help
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COMMUNITY NEWS

What’s On... June

Your contributions are welcome and FREE for the Community Pages. Just email details to [email protected]
The deadline for submitting events for the July/Aug issue is 12th June - notices are placed on a first come, first served basis

Mondays at the community centre, off Law Lane Elland
CompanionshipTHE STOCKTON CAFE
Art Group - 1.15 pm to 2.45 pm. All abilities are welcome, and
materials are provided. Café

Tai Chi - 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm. A gentle form of exercise that’s very 10am - 11.30 am
good for balance and flexibility. Tuesday 14 June

Tuesdays at St Anne’s community hall, Church Home Instead Calderdale are teaming up with Morrison’s
Lane Supermarket in Elland to host a monthly Companionship Café

Singing for Fun - 2.00 pm to 3.15 pm. Suitable for all abilities – for older people.
there are no auditions or solos! Led by a qualified singing tutor.
Everyone welcome - whether you are alone, with a friend,
New Age Kurling - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Like curling but without the family member or a companion.
ice! If you haven’t already tried this popular activity, come along and
give it a go. You can play Kurling from a standing or seated position Come and enjoy some conversation, make new friends and
with a pusher so that you don’t have to bend. join in with our activities.
Free drinks and biscuits
Thursdays at St Anne’s community hall, Church
Lane Find out more
Call us on 01422 292424.
New Age Kurling - 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. This session has now Email [email protected]
reached full capacity, and we’re not able to accept new participants. Facebook @homeinsteadcalderdale
If you’re interested in this activity, please come along on Tuesdays
at 2.00 pm. When &Where?

Table Tennis – 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Equipment is provided but you 2nd Tuesday in the month from
are welcome to bring along your own. 10th May
10am to 11.30am
You can try any of these activities for two weeks for FREE – or just The Cafe at Morrisons
come along and watch; after that they cost £3 a session which Supermarket, Jubilee Way,
includes a cuppa and biscuit. Annual membership is £5. Worried Elland, HX5 9DT
about coming on your own? Call Peter on 01422 346204 or
Elizabeth on 01422 342470 to arrange to meet someone when you BRIGHOUSE PROBUS CLUB
arrive, or just to find out more.
The Club for Retired and Semi
We’re all about keeping active, having fun and making friends! Retired Men
We meet on the second Wednesday
Please check our website for full information of every month at 10 am at Hove
southowram50.webstarts.com Edge Bowling and Social Club for
refreshments followed by speakers on a wide range
AMIGOS of subjects.
Our next meetings:
Every Monday 1pm - 3pm Wednesday 8th June - Trevor Simpson - "From
A group for adults of all ages to meet and make new Cowfield to Anfield"
friends whilst having fun with different activities such Amusing recollections of a former professional
as board games, darts, table tennis, quizzes, paper football referee.
games, outdoor activities etc Wednesday 13th July - David Longden - "Across the
Come alone or bring a friend; our very friendly group Pond"
of volunteers would love to meet you! A trip to the USA and Canada by a member with his
St Joseph’s Church Hall trusty camera and eye for the unusual.
Martin St New Members welcome. Tel 07536 177833 or just
Brighouse come and join us for an enjoyable morning.
HD6 1AG
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MEMORY CAFE COFFEE MORNING

For anyone experiencing memory difficulties, Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
you are invited to share friendly 10.30 am - 12 noon
Company, Cuppa, Cake and Chat
A friendly get together for everyone
Held at St Chad’s Church, Halifax Road, Bring a friend or pop in on your own
Brighouse HD6 2QJ
And enjoy
Every 1st Wednesday of the Month A warm welcome, Company, Cuppa, Cake
10.30 am - 12 noon
and Chat
Tel: Christine -01484 717858 / 07927 565972 At St Chad’s Church
Eileen 07850 916062 for further details. Halifax Road, Hove Edge Brighouse HD6 2QJ
Tel: Christine -01484 717858 / 07927 565972
Please note change of day for Memory Cafe Eileen 07850 916062 for further details.
- from Tuesday to Wednesday.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES HELD AT CLIFTON METHODIST CHURCH, CLIFTON

Mondays Toddler Group Age 0 - 4 year olds accompanied by parent/carer. Cost £1.50 per child. 9.00 – 11.00am
Drink and biscuit included. 11.30am – 1.00pm
Tuesdays Open Door Lunches
Wednesdays Craft Group Enjoy home made food - including soups, sandwiches, jacket potatoes 1.30 – 3.30pm
and puddings in good company. Open to everyone. Evenings
W.I. monthly meetings
Revival Kiosk Café Bring your own craft or learn how to do new ones and get fresh ideas. 2.30 – 4.00pm
New crafters welcome of any age. £1 for tea and biscuits.

*Ground coffee, hot drinks, cold drinks (ice cream in the summer),
Lottie Shaw treats, home made cakes.
Inside seating October – March.

Outside seating (inside if weather inclement) April – September.

Art Club Group led by local art teacher. Cost £5 which includes all equipment 1.30 – 3.30pm

Thursdays Revival Kiosk Café *As above 2.30 – 4.00pm
Fridays 2.30 – 4.00pm
Revival Kiosk Café *As above
Plus Tuck Shop Variety of sweets and small chocolate items.

Saturdays Charity Coffee morning Monthly coffee morning with bric a brac, cake stall etc., 10.30am – 12.30pm
(fourth in month) to raise funds for different charities throughout the year. 10.30 – 11.30am

Sundays Morning Worship A service to worship God, including on the first Sunday of the month,
a celebration of Holy Communion, with hymns and songs, prayers,

Bible readings and preaching or reflective thought.

Any queries don't hesitate to contact Lesley (details overleaf) in the first instance.
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