The Grapevine Halifax Issue 154 March 2021

THE
GRAPEVINE

HALIFAX EDITION

March ‘21 Edition 154
Distributed to 10,000 homes
and businesses in Halifax

“Spring will come and so
will happiness.
Hold on. Life will get warmer.”
Anita Krizzan

PB
Property

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Editor’s Note: Cycling – with bionic legs 8

Hoping all our readers feel Local lockdown treats – the home 10
a lot more positive now focus
about the year ahead.
1956 – Chris Helme’s nostalgia 14
With the vaccine roll out, the weather
gradually improving and a road map planned Focus4hope – food parcel appeal 21
– let’s all hope that we can truly start to
manage getting our lives back to a happier
normal.

We’ve all missed family and friends. We’ve Mothershare – can you help with 23
all realised what’s important in our lives and their wishlist?
know now, more than ever, what we need to
focus on for 2021. In-Car Tech 26

It’s been lovely catching up with the local Book review 27
businesses again planning this month’s mag.
Their positivity is outstanding – thinking Tracking your lockdown exercise 29
outside the box, working in a different way
and just generally offering support to local The luxury of bathing 38
residents whenever they can. Please
continue to support your local business Managing stress and anxiety 42
community over the next few months and
well into 2021 – they need you now more Performance planting 43
than ever.
Staging your house for a sale 52
Stay safe – keep smiling (under the mask!)
and see you next month!

Helen

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Apartment 1 Madison Gardens

Hartshead Court, Liversedge, WF15 8FG

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LUXURIOUS GROUND FLOOR apartment, which
has been finished to a very HIGH STANDARD with electric log burning fire, wall space for a recessed
BESPOKE SPECIFICATIONS. The apartment is one
of twelve in the collection, and one of only six in this television, and two windows to the front aspect.
property. Benefiting from SECURE GATED ACCESS,
allocated PARKING facilities, and a VIDEO INTERCOM Bedroom One
SYSTEM, this apartment is perfectly suited for the over A large double bedroom with a spotlight ceiling and wall
55s. lights with walk in wardrobes and French doors leading
to the private patio.
Communal Entrance
The communal entrance is well lit with sensory lighting. Bedroom Two
There is a wide staircase providing easy access to the A second double bedroom, with fitted wardrobes and a
first floor and penthouse apartments.
spotlight ceiling.
Entrance Hallway
The entrance hallway has a spotlight ceiling and wall Bathroom
lighting. This apartment has Amtico flooring. Benefiting A four piece bathroom suite which comprises of: a WC
from a secure Videx videointercom system. with a soft close seat, a semi pedestal hand basin in
vanity, a large walk in shower with a waterfall shower
Kitchen Diner head and a hand held shower head, and a free standing
A modern fitted kitchen with a NEFF Slide and Hide bath.
touchscreen double oven with a microwave, a NEFF
four ring induction hob, and a wine cooler and Quooka External
Tap. This apartment benefits from a private patio which has
pleasant views out over the communal gardens.
Feature lily pond and bbq and seating areas. There is
one allocated parking space in the gated car park, as
well as visitor parking.

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2021 Specialised Align 11 Helmet
7 Colour Options £40

Available from Cycle Gear, Halifax
www.ukbikesdepot.com

An introduction to e-bikes What about gears?
E-bikes are like normal bikes given super powers: E-bikes come with
you still pedal them, but they have an electric the same kind of gear
motor that gives you some extra help. It feels systems as ordinary bikes
rather like having bionic legs: you can pull away and the gears adjust how
from traffic lights quickly and easily tackle steep much pedalling is needed
hills. – in higher gears you pedal less because you’re going
faster.
That makes them brilliant for commuting and urban
cycling, and a great choice for people who want to With e-bikes you’ll usually be able to control the
improve their fitness and haven’t been on a bike for assistance level the motor gives you. You might
years. choose Turbo for fast pulling away from traffic lights
but Eco (or equivalent) when on a relaxing country
What kind of e-bikes are there? ride.
Commuter bikes are all-rounders while MTBs are
mountain bikes and road bikes are racing bikes. The How do I know what battery to choose?
former have big tyres and great suspension, while Most manufacturers provide a battery range
the latter use super-light materials and aggressive estimate, or you can calculate the range by dividing
geometry to achieve high speeds. Cargo bikes are the battery’s power by 20 – a battery with a 400Wh
for carrying loads that are too big for panniers or a rating should give about 20 miles on full assist, which
backpack, and usually have bigger tyres and better is when the electric motor is operating at full power.
brakes. Most e-bikes have a little bike computer that shows
battery charge and the range remaining before
How do I get the right e-bike size? recharging is needed. When the battery runs out of
E-bike sizes are usually expressed as S, M, L and XL. power, your e-bike behaves like a normal bike, albeit
Small bikes are generally suitable for riders up to a heavier one. Typical recharge time is three to four
5’5” while XL bikes are designed for six footers and hours and batteries typically last for two to four
above. Some e-bikes have very adjustable seats and years.
handlebars that enable them to skip between sizes.
How much should I spend?
Is there more than one You can get perfectly decent e-bikes for around
kind of e-bike motor? £500, or you can spend over £4,000 on a carbon
Crank drives connect
directly to the bike road bike. The more you
chain, while hub spend the lighter the bikes
drives sit in the wheel become and the better the
hub – usually the rear hardware: where cheaper
wheel. Crank drives e-bikes are designed for
are more energy everyday use, the most
efficient and feel more expensive e-bikes are
natural when pedalling serious bits of sporting
but hub drives are equipment with matching
usually much cheaper. price tags. Whatever you
buy, make sure you also
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Local Lockdown Treats

Our homes have become our true sanctuaries – make the most of them and take a
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The census
is here

Sunday 21 March

By taking part, you will
help inform decisions about
the things that matter to
you and your community.

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in your census form,
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1956 the day Kosset
Carpets Opened

By Chris Helme

What a day that first Southowram to become
day was on Thursday, farmers.
September 27, 1956, it
was an overcast morning, I cannot imagine any
but it was fine enough for in-house company
the red carpet to be rolled magazine having a gossip
out down the steps next column. There was no
to the loading bay. Looking need to worry though
around everything was if you were featured in
ready for all the guests this column. The gossip
who had been invited for the opening ceremony. of sixty plus years ago bears no resemblance to the
sometimes embarrassing, hurtful or even close to
Gone were the cartons of yarn which had been lying being slanderous things that we hear of today, in
around, those were replaced with freshly bought some magazines.
flowers. The chairs, tables, a buffet, a bar, a platform
with a dais and as the company magazine reported In - house staff news in 1956 included
at the time ‘…the good ship Kosset was standing congratulations all round because Arthur Sharkey
waiting to be launched...‘ and Marlene Drew were married on October 6th. It
was also reported that the Stork had been sighted
After the popping of champagne corks and the over the Needling Department with four confirmed
backslapping was over, it was time for the officials cases.
to step on to the platform. Standing alongside Mr
C.P.Crossley was a trio of Mayors from Brighouse, Sport has a good representation. July 1956, the first
Halifax and Huddersfield and several other invited interdepartmental matches were held at Rastrick
VIPs. The company magazine noted how informal the Cricket Club. With the first match set between the
whole event was with all the VIPs taking time to talk Staff XI v A Works XI and it would be fair to say that it
to many members of the workforce. was all a bit one-sided.

‘Job by Job’ that is a section in the magazine which Our featured photograph is Susie the white fury cat
describes just what each department did and begins which was filmed and photographed laying on a
with the Creeling Department. It was suggested that piece of Kosset red carpet. Warmth, comfort and of
they should have started with the Stores Department course suggesting an air of luxury with it won over
but based on the maxim ‘Ladies First’ they decided a legion of new customers. Susie was seen by 11
to begin with them because as those who have million readers in newspapers, women’s magazines
worked in these mills will all know the creelers were and was featured in short advertising films in 750
generally always ladies. cinemas. The power of advertising and marketing.

The magazine also features individuals who worked The copy of the magazine I have is a 14-page
at the company – ‘Putting you in the Picture’. The publication, I wonder if any more have survived the
first victim was Mrs Joan Hillier, who worked in the test of time?
Creeling Department, perhaps her family still live in
the area. She was born in Hipperholme and chose to Chris Helme
keep her age a closely guarded secret. She attended [email protected]
Lightcliffe C of E School until her parents moved to

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Hourly
and Live-in
Home Care

by The Care Collection

The Care Collection’s hourly and live-in Home Care personal care through to more complex care
service provides a life-enhancing alternative to a for people with conditions such as Dementia,
care home enabling individuals in Calderdale and Parkinson’s and Diabetes. They also provide Live-in
Kirkless to continue to enjoy life and independence Care where a dedicated carer lives with the Client
at home. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Drawing on many years’ care experience, local The Care Collection’s hourly and live-in care
resident Catherine Haigh founded The Care service offers numerous benefits over care homes.
Collection to raise the standards of Home Care. First and foremost, it allows people to stay in the
comfort of their own home; they can maintain
The Care Collection develops and implements a their independence and freedom to live life the
model of Home Care delivery which is entirely way they choose. Hourly home care is also a more
Client-focussed, enabling people to lead meaningful
and active lives. Continuity of staff is key to the cost-effective option and live-in care is
especially economical for couples.

In both 2018 and 2019 The Care
Collection was recognised as one
of the Top 20 Home Care Providers
in Yorkshire on independent review
website, homecare.co.uk. The
company also received a “Good”
rating in all 5 areas from CQC with the
inspector noting “without exception,
all the people that we spoke to told us
staff provided personalised care and
support that was extremely responsive
to the needs of the people who used
the service”.

service they offer, and they ensure their Carers have To learn more about The Care
time to care through minimum 1-hour visits. Collection, please get in touch on
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If you’re craving sandy beaches and coastal scenery, but aren’t pinning much
hope on travelling abroad this summer, the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire could
be the staycation you’re searching for.

Nestled into the tip of Wales’ most westerly Spend a day in St Davids
point, Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff faces, The tiny city of St Davids is really no bigger
horseshoe bays and sandy beaches could fool than a village, but is full to the brim with history,
you into thinking you travelled abroad after all. religious significance and Welsh charm.
The county’s coastline is so beautiful, in fact, Its star attraction is the twelfth century cathedral,
that it’s a national park in its own right. which is also the birthplace and burial site of
Then there are its Celtic and pre-Celtic sites, Wales’ patron saint, St David. A pilgrimage
stunning castles and offshore islands, not to site for centuries, the cathedral still draws in
mention Britain’s smallest – and probably most thousands of religious and non-religious visitors
charming – city. Whether you’re a rambler, each year.
birdwatcher or historian, or simply want to feel After a tour of the cathedral, pay a visit to
the sand between your toes, Pembrokeshire the medieval ruins of Bishop’s Palace on the
has something for everyone. And to top it off, opposite side of the river. And don’t leave without
it’s no more than half a day’s drive from much stopping for ice cream or coffee in one of the
of the South-East and Midlands, and is easily city’s cosy little eateries!
accessible by train too.
Before you get packing, check out these top Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
things to do during your stay. 186 glorious miles of sheer coastal beauty,
Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of the most
spectacular long-distance trails in Britain.
Established in 1970, the path runs from Amroth
in the south all the way to St Dogmaels in the
north. Serious hikers take on the whole trail over

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kayaking and coasteering.
two or three weeks, but you only have to walk Born and bred on these very shores, coasteering
a small section to get a taste of the coastline’s is a Pembrokeshire speciality. Try this thrill-seeking
sublime scenery. combination of adventure swimming, rock climbing
Drink in Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff tops and and cliff jumping to get up close and personal with
stunning ocean views, looking out for rare birds, Pembrokeshire’s wonderful wildlife.
and stop for a rest on one of the gloriously wide,
sandy beaches that are peppered across the trail Visit a Celtic village
Hop from beach to beach If you’ve ever wondered how things might have
If you miss collapsing onto a soft, sandy beach, looked thousands of years ago, Pembrokeshire’s
Pembrokeshire could be the answer. The very own Iron Age settlement can paint a pretty
beaches here are renowned for being some of accurate picture. Evidence of numerous Iron
the best in the UK. And with 50 to choose from, Age roundhouses has been excavated at the
you’re spoilt for choice. treasured historical site of Castell Henllys, dating
Barafundle Bay is a must-visit – a pocket of back to between 500 and 100 BC.
semi-tropical paradise on Pembrokeshire’s south The Celtic village has now been reconstructed
coast. Home to the magnificent North and South for visitors to experience. Take a tour of the four
beaches, Castle Beach and Harbour Beach, the roundhouses and old granary, and stroll across
seaside town of Tenby is also a fantastic place to the site’s beautiful woodland and riverside paths,
stay if you’re a fan of sea and sand. learning about Celtic life, myths and legends.
Then there are the water sports. Adventure
companies have been cropping up all over Take a boat to Pembrokeshire’s islands
the peninsular, giving visitors the chance to Pembrokeshire’s rocky offshore islands are
known for their rich and diverse wildlife, with
puffins, grey seals and thousands of rare birds
all calling the islands home.
Skomer and Skockholm are by far the most
visited. Take a boat trip there during nesting
season to sight millions of seabirds, including
razorbills, puffins, storm petrels and guillemots,
and stay overnight to witness the islands at their
most peaceful.
Ramsey Island is another popular visit for wildlife
enthusiasts. This RSPB bird reserve is an
important breeding site for endangered species
such as the chough and peregrine, and is open
during the summer months for day trips.

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Older children and teenagers need around ten TVs and so on out of bedrooms. It’s just too
hours of sleep a night. Tell that to a hyperactive tempting to watch another funny video, answer a
nine-year-old who’s still bouncing around the message or build another Minecraft creation.
house at 11.30pm, declaring that he’s not even
slightly tired… Stick to a routine
Wind down Most of enjoy staying up later at the weekend
Remember the whole ‘bath, warm milk, story, and having a lie in. However, if your child
bed’ routine you tried when they were little? struggles with sleep, it’s best if they stick to a
A wind-down routine still helps now they’re routine – going to bed and getting up at the
older; you just need to adapt it for their age. same time every day.
Make sure they’ve burned off their energy long
before bedtime, and help them to calm their Keep a diary
mind with a book, meditation app or calming Everyone has the occasional bad night’s sleep.
music before bed. But if your child or teen regularly trails into the
Fresh air kitchen bleary-eyed and tetchy, it might be worth
Children need light, air and exercise to thrive. So keeping a sleep diary. This basically just means
do teens. My kids always sleep better after a day noting down what time they fell asleep and woke
at the beach or a run through the woods. Those up, the quality of sleep and anything that might
outings are pretty rare these days, but I try to have contributed towards that (e.g. stressed
at least drag them out for a walk a few times a about school, sugary treat after dinner etc.).
week, or chuck them out into the garden to wear You can also note how much time they spent
off some energy on the trampoline. outdoors, how much screen time they had, what
It’s easier to get kids to exercise, but teens they ate for dinner and so on. At the end of the
can be another matter. According to the NHS, month, look back to see if there are any patterns. If
teenagers need at least an hour’s exercise every there are, it might be time to make some changes.
day. Restrictions allowing, you could encourage
them to go for a walk with a friend or head out Do what works for you
for a bike ride. They could also start a new You need to do what works best for you and
activity, such as a martial art or dance, even if your child. If I know my kids really need an early
they just follow an online class to start with. night, I cuddle up with them in my bed and we
Cut the screen-time all read together. They fall asleep earlier than
It’s best to have at least an hour away from usual and then I just take them through to their
screens before bed as the blue light can interfere own beds. Many parenting experts would likely
with sleep. Ideally, keep tablets, phones, be horrified at this suggestion, but it’s what
works for us.

For more tips, visit: www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness.

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Focus4Hope seek help with
Food Parcel Appeal

Local homeless charity Focus4Hope are
seeking support as they continue to provide
parcels, including food and toiletries, for
vulnerable members of the community
and NHS workers impacted by the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic.

Founded in September 2016, Focus4Hope
work to support the elderly, isolated, and
vulnerable in West Yorkshire by holding
fundraising events for the local homeless
population, fortnightly outreach events to
help the homeless in Leeds city centre, and
several other regular events that aim to enrich
the lives of local at-risk individuals.

The Focus4Hope team began delivering
food parcels in March 2020, in response to
a worsening pandemic and the introduction
of the UK’s first national lockdown. Initially,
these parcels were given to those who were
forced to self-isolate due to COVID-19, but
over time they expanded their scope to cover
NHS staff, and people who found themselves
out of work or otherwise financially impacted
by the virus and resulting government
restrictions.

In February of this year, the charity provided The impact has been absolutely huge, and as we are
food parcels for over 1000 families. The the only charity delivering food parcels in Calderdale,
project has been consistently running we don’t expect it to lessen anytime soon”.
throughout the pandemic and is operated out of
Focus4Hope’s new food bank in Brighouse, where Focus4Hope are urgently calling for the support of
they store and organise supplies for distribution. local businesses and the general public to help meet
this increased demand by donating food at their
Founder of Focus4Hope Louise Reed has been on foodbank and money through their website,
the ground herself, playing a hands-on role in the www.focus4hope.co.uk
deliveries. She says: “As we come into March, we can
see the impact that a whole year of restrictions has
had on the community. Demand for our services has
reached the highest point we have ever seen, and
we can only continue thanks to the support of other
charities and local organisations.

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Community Spirit

is month’s Wish List
from Mothershare

UPDATED WISH LIST Our last wish list If you are able to help with anything on
was such a success we cannot thank you the list please contact us either by private
enough for all your continued support. message or on 01422 763998 between
We are now in a position to take 9am-2pm mon-fri.
donations again and provide an updated
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• CLOTHING find new items that we are in constant
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Serves 8 This divine dessert has a crisp and buttery pastry
Ready in 1 hr 30 mins, case filled with a tangy lemon cream filling.
plus chilling and cooling
INGREDIENTS 1. Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and use to line a
• 300g ready-made sweet 23cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Trim the edges and prick the
shortcrust pastry pastry base all over with a fork. Chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
• Flour, for dusting
• Grated zest and juice from 2. Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6.Place a baking
3 large lemons sheet in the oven to heat up. Line the pastry case with greaseproof
• 100g caster sugar paper and baking beans. Bake on the hot baking sheet in the
• 2 medium eggs preheated oven for 10 mins. Remove the lining paper and beans
• 2 medium egg yolks and bake for a further 5-10 mins until the pastry is pale golden.
• 150ml double cream
• Lemon slices and mint 3. Reduce the oven temperature to 170C / 150C fan / gas mark 3. In
leaves, to decorate a large bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, sugar, eggs and egg
yolks. Gradually whisk in the double cream and lemon juice. Leave
TIP Allow the pastry the mixture to stand for 10 mins.
to come to room
temperature for about 30 4. Pour the lemon mixture into the pastry case and bake for 30-40
mins before rolling out, mins until the filling is just set – it should still be a little wobbly in
otherwise it may crack. the centre. Leave to cool in the tin. To serve, carefully remove the
tart from the tin and decorate with lemon slices and mint leaves.

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Some technology that we take for granted today
was revolutionary when it was introduced.
The advancement of technology in the car industry
has been incredible. Not long ago, cars were
predominantly made up of the cabin, wheels, and
mechanical parts needed to make them run.
Nowadays, however, drivers have access to a wide
variety of technologies that make driving safer,
easier and more enjoyable than ever before.
Here, we take a look at some of the most important
advancements in in-car technology to date.

Airbags
There was a time when it was simply accepted that you were taking a
massive risk every time you travelled by car. Fortunately, that attitude
changed pretty quickly, as manufacturers came up with new ways to protect
occupants in the event of a crash.
Airbags made a huge difference, protecting occupants from serious injuries
caused by hitting their head on hard cabin trim. Although they were developed
in the 1950s, they didn’t come to Europe until 1980, when the Mercedes
S-Class offered them as an option. It wasn’t until the late 1990s before
airbags were offered as an option at the very least on the majority of cars.

Automatic air conditioning Satellite navigation In-car entertainment
Ever driven in the height of Knowing where you’re going Providing entertainment while
summer or suffered from takes a lot of stress out of driving has always been a key
a steamed-up windscreen driving. In the past, you’d have selling point, with early radios
in a car that doesn’t have to look on a map and work out replaced by tape decks, CD
air conditioning? Neither is a route, then use that map on players, and in modern cars,
particularly fun, with the latter your journey to try to find your smartphone connectivity. In fact,
restricting the driver’s view way. Incredibly distracting, I’m in the 1950s, Chrysler offered an
and the former making things sure you’ll agree. optional record player that would
so uncomfortable it can be However, the advent of in-car fit under the dashboard!
distracting. satnav systems in the 1990s Most modern cars now come
That’s why air con is one changed that for good. Still with Bluetooth, which means
of the biggest innovations considered something of a drivers can play music and
in motoring, making driving luxury – with many cars only podcasts through their car
comfortable for millions of including it as an optional extra speakers by hitting play
people. And if you have unless you’re buying a more on their phones. The latest
automatic air con, you can expensive model – it’s an advancement is Apple CarPlay
set the temperature you want option most people tick. The and Android Auto, which
the cabin at and it’ll remain peace of mind it provides is provide simplified versions of
constant, which is a luxury usually worth the extra cost. each operating system to be
many take for granted in 2020. used in the car.

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By Kate Duggan

Spring is traditionally the time to clean, refresh and beautify your home.
If you’re not sure where to start, take inspiration from one of this month’s books.

Homebody – Joanna Gaines
Whether you’re decorating your first home or just want to refresh a room,
it’s always a good idea to seek a bit of inspiration. But ultimately, you
don’t want a show house; you want a home that reflects your personality.
In Homebody, Joanna Gaines explains how to do just that. She talks the
reader through different design styles, gives solutions to common problems
(e.g. small dark rooms) and goes through what to consider for every room
in the house. And, of course, there are plenty of photos to lust over too.

The Easy Life – Lynsey Crombie
Most of don’t have ‘cleaning the toilet’ or ‘sorting the cupboard of doom’ at the top
of a list of favourite things to do on a Sunday. So why not leave the scrubbing for
a bit and curl up with a book instead? The Easy Life will teach you tried and tested
methods for a cleaner, more organised home. The focus is on time and energy-
saving hacks. There are checklists, handy hints and plenty of down-to-earth advice.
Clean & Green – Nancy Birtwhistle
Whether you’re trying to be a bit greener this year or just fancy having fewer
chemicals around your home, this book could prove invaluable. It’s packed
with recipes for DIY cleaning products along with tips on everything from
laundry to super-easy oven cleaning. (Who knew chopped up ivy leaves
could be used to clean clothes?)
Simplicity at Home – Yumiko Sekine with Jenny Wapner
If you yearn for a simpler life, this book might be a good place to start. It
offers advice for creating a calmer, minimalistic home by following Japanese
traditions. There are also meal recipes and guidance on everything from
mending ceramics using ‘kintsugi’ to patchworking and selecting plants. A
must for fans of Japanese culture.
The Declutter Challenge – Cassandra Aarssen
As Cassandara says, ‘How do you create a home that makes you feel calm and
happy instead of super-stressed and a little ragey?’ The answer? Declutter. Unlike
other decluttering books, this one doesn’t just focus on the ‘how’, it also helps
you to take a good look at the ‘why’, and deal with emotional baggage as well as
physical clutter.

Wild at Home – Hilton Carter
If you struggle to keep a succulent alive, are bored to death with peace lilies or
want to know how to arrange houseplants for maximum impact, this is the book for
you. The photos alone are enough to send you running for the garden centre. As
well as bags of inspiration, you’ll also find practical advice on everything from taking
cuttings to dealing with common pests and problems.

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If you applied for a mortgage in 2020 committed to spending each month outside
you faced an even longer wait than of your mortgage and how much wiggle-room
usual to get a decision. That may you’d have if interest rates rose.
slowly return to normal this year but it’s Make sure you know the dates of any time you
still worth taking every possible step to were under the coronavirus furlough scheme.
speed up the process. If you’re still on furlough, check if you have a
confirmed return-to-work date. The way each
The initial period where both viewings and lender handles applications from furloughed
house moves were on hold meant a surge in employees continues to evolve, sometimes at
house moves in the summer of 2020, causing short notice.
a backlog of mortgage applications. Another Check your credit reports at all three UK
surge is expected this year as the end of the agencies: Equifax, Experian and Transunion.
stamp-duty holiday approached. Even as those Look for any errors, for example if you aren’t
backlogs clear, the process may take longer for listed on the electoral roll at your current address
some would-be buyers thanks to increasingly or you have a closed credit account listed as still
tough assessment criteria. These are some of active. Make sure you can explain any unusual
the things you can do to make things quicker. entries that may raise questions.

Your Finances Paperwork at the Ready
Be ready to answer questions about your If you use self-assessment, make sure your
income and your fixed or regular outgoings. tax filings are up to date. You may be required
Since the 2008 financial crash, new rules to prove that your latest filing has been
mean lenders can’t just look at what you submitted and accepted before the lender will
earn. They need to know how much you are accept the relevant figures. If you applied for
any government assistance such as the Self
Employment Income Support Scheme, make
sure you have up-to-date business accounts
showing whether or not you are back to
sustained profitable trading.
Have proof that you have the funds for your
entire deposit. If the money isn’t simply savings,
you’ll likely have to provide bank statements

By John Lister,
johnlisterwriting.com

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Great gadgets from simple trackers to the Apple Watch SE
smartest smartwatches This is the current mid-range Apple Watch and it’s
effectively a cut-down version of the range-topping
One of the simplest and cheapest exercise trackers
is the pedometer, which tells you how many steps Series 6. It’s packed with fitness features. £269,
you’ve walked in a given period. There are lots of Apple.com
them around for very little money: for example, the
Omron Walking Style One Step Counter, a pocket- Sigma ROX 7.0 Cycle Computer
sized digital pedometer, is around £16. If you prefer pedalling to pounding pavements,

However, if you’d like to track more than just steps Sigma’s GPS cycle computer can track your
you’ll need to look at a dedicated fitness tracker. performance on every ride and deliver every
These aren’t necessarily much more expensive –
you can get Huawei’s attractive and effective conceivable kind of statistic. £59,
Huawei Band 4 for less than £30 – but Wiggle.co.uk
they’re more useful, as they typically add
heart rate monitoring, activity tracking,
calories burned and other key data. Some
also offer sleep tracking. Although they’re
battery-powered they usually last much
longer than smartwatches, typically going for
over a week between charges and not needing
long to recharge. There are versions designed
for kids, too, such as the Fitbit Ace, which track
activity but not calories.

The next step up from fitness trackers is the smart
watch. Apple’s watch is the market leader here, but
it’s also one of the most expensive, and you can get
good smartwatches such as the Samsung Galaxy
(£159) or the Huawei GT2e (£99) for a lot less.
These devices offer a wider range of fitness tracking
features and usually connect to your smartphone to
share data with your health and/or fitness apps.

In many cases the line between fitness trackers
is blurred. For example, the Fitbit Versa Lite is a
smartwatch, but really it’s a super-powered fitness
tracker and unlike more expensive devices you can’t
install your own apps.

The latest generation of the Apple Watch is really
impressive, both as a smartwatch and as a fitness
tracker. It isn’t cheap – the latest model, the Series
6, starts at £379 – but the more affordable Apple
Watch SE starts at £269. The older Apple Watch
Series 3 is £199, although we think the SE is more
capable and worth paying slightly more for.

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Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s

By Ifat Jhugroo, Sleigh & Story

Q. I am looking at buying a rundown pub/restaurant carry the loss back to the year the original disposal
ready for this summer, assuming it will be allowed took place in to reduce your capital gain. You need to
to open. I need to spend approximately £100,000 on make this election in writing and include a calculation
building works. Can I register for VAT straightaway or showing how you have worked out the loss.
do I need to wait until I open?
Q. I have been subject to a drawn-out enquiry by a
A: Yes, you can register for VAT as long as you are HMRC officer for nearly two years. I have acted in
intending to make taxable sales at some point in the good faith and provided everything that I have been
future. As the building has already been used in a asked to send in, but the officer keeps asking for
trade, check whether there is an option to
tax it in force. If so, see if the seller more and more paperwork. I”m confident
would be prepared to revoke it if that no errors have been made and
possible. This should save you have written to her to ask for a
some SDLT, and you won”t closure notice, but this has
need to pay the VAT up been refused. Is there
front, meaning there is a way I can force the
a cash flow advantage issue?
too.
A: You can apply to
Q. Two years ago, I the Tribunal to ask
sold my business to a it to direct HMRC to
company for £200,000 close the enquiry using
cash up front. There form T245, which you
was also an can obtain here. It may
earn-out deal that would be worth contacting the
see me receive a percentage officer to inform them of your
of sales above a certain hurdle. intentions. It might just give them
This was valued (and taxed) at the nudge needed to close it down of
£100,000 at the time. Due to the coronavirus, their own accord.
I have actually only received £30,000. Can I offset the
£70,000 shortfall against my income? I have no other Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills,
capital gains and am very unlikely to have any going Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
forward. You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook, or
Twitter @sleighandstory.
A: A shortfall on an earn-out right is a capital loss and,
unlike certain other capital losses, cannot be offset
against general income. However, you can elect to

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

Town Hall Group, a shared vision

The Town Hall Group are a group of Dental Dr. Imran
companies, coming together with one Rangzeb, and The
shared vision to excel and innovate in Breathe Institute
the dental industry, all while supporting (TBI), which is the
vulnerable communities through our global pioneer in
charitable foundations. breathing related
healthcare, research,
and education.
We put wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. The Breathe Clinic
From our businesses and organisations, to each and provides precision
every staff member under our umbrella, to those diagnoses and Dr Imran Rangzeb (CEO) providing
in the local area we call home, we are continually comprehensive treatment at Town Hall Dental
striving to be a body that exemplifies community
care. We see it as our responsibility to advance our treatments for nasal obstruction, snoring, obstructive
shared objectives through collaboration, which is sleep apnoea, and other breathing disorders. These
why The Town Hall Group was founded with unified services are available to the public but are especially
goals. Although each member is unique and has advantageous for athletes, as enhanced breathing
their own future aspirations, and business strategies, capabilities can be particularly beneficial for them,
a community of peers is always backing the whole. often increasing performance.

The businesses we are proud to call members of the • Beechwood Dental
group are: is an NHS registered
dental practice serving
• Town Hall Dental is a the Halifax area. Handling many referrals that
premier, multi-award winning come through the charitable members of the group,
TODWENNTHAALLL private dental practice that their team of passionate, highly-skilled dental
has been providing general professionals are equipped to deal with patients
dentistry, cosmetic treatment, of all kinds including those who are nervous or
BRIGHOUSE uncomfortable with dental visits, those who come
from challenging backgrounds and those with
and innovative dental techniques to their patients advanced dental issues.
since 2012. They are based in Brighouse, located in
the historic Old Town Hall, and boast state-of-the-
art equipment, highly skilled and caring staff, and • JLM is a dental supplier and
onsite lab facilities. At the heart of the Town Hall laboratory dedicated to innovative and
Dental’s philosophy is their defining principle of patient-care focused dentistry. The
exception and cutting edge patient care. products JLM provide are extensively tested by real
dentists in their own private practice, giving them
• The Breathe Clinic is a collaboration between the vital perspective they need to understand what
clinical lead, and principal dentist at Town Hall is most effective for patients and most needed for
dental professionals in real-life scenarios.

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to excel, innovate and care

• The Room at Town Hall • Focus4Hope is a charity
is a multi-functional event that provides support for the
the room space located in the Old elderly, homeless, isolated,
Town Hall in the centre and otherwise vulnerable
@town hall in West Yorkshire. The group, which began as a
community-based non-profit started by friends, was
BRIGHOUSE founded in 2016 and is now a respected pillar of the
charitable community.
of Brighouse. The Room perfectly balances a sense Whilst combating isolation and loneliness is the
of sleek modernity with the deeply-rooted historic focus of many of their local events, they also provide
significance of the building, providing a premium outreach to help the homeless in Leeds city centre,
meeting and entertaining venue for individuals, collect donations for the refugee crisis and volunteer
groups and businesses. in Northern France alongside Care4Calais, Help
Refugees and Refugee Community Kitchen.
At the Town Hall Group, every one of our companies • Focus4Success is a non-profit
works to support our charitable aims. Whether a organisation which acts as a
person is having dental or aesthetic treatment at support and referral hub for
Town Hall Dental, using the facilities of The Room, care resources, life skill training,
or just visiting, a percentage of any purchase at the and general information on
Town Hall Group goes to support the work that we employment. The group is a social enterprise, which is
do for those who need it most. This is ultimately a committed to giving struggling people opportunities
way of ensuring that the charitable arm of the Town for personal, financial, and career growth no matter
Hall Group can adequately achieve its goals and stay where they are in life currently.
financially independent, by contributing to its efforts
with each and every transaction.

We are proud to have two charities in the Town Hall We are incredibly
Group family and one non-profit organisation: proud to be
representing such
• Town Hall Foundation is a varied group
the newly registered charity of business and
FTOOUWNNDAHTAILOLN in the group, focused on the organisations doing
mission of providing oral such important work
healthcare treatments and in our community.
BRIGHOUSE It is clear that by
embarking on our
oral health education for those who need it the most. mission together,
we can achieve truly
Our oral healthcare is predominantly focused on ambitious aims. Dr Imran Rangzeb (CEO) and Rachel
the homeless, ex-homeless and isolated. Poor dental Dilley (Chief Operating Officer)
hygiene is one of the greatest issues affecting these visiting official Town Hall Dental
groups, and our treatments help to build confidence
and mental wellbeing, increasing their ability to find partners Leeds United Football Club.
employment.

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All ways point to
SHOPPING LOCAL

“Trends show that more people are looking to economy and 57% of people want to continue
shop local now than ever before” spending money locally once all restrictions are
lifted. It appears the UK are rediscovering the
It’s often been said that marketing budgets are one pleasure and convenience of shopping locally. This
of the first things to be cut when times are tough is great news for anyone running a local business
for business owners. or service and it’s key that you capture that local
audience at a time when they are on the look out for
Their eye turns to ROI and their bottom line more what’s on offer.
than ever. But removing or reducing your ability to
reach out to customers and sell is somewhat “Your marketing budget dictates how many people
counterproductive – particularly now. you can reach, so what better way to advertise your
products and services than a local promotion,”
2020 saw a massive upheaval for everyone and said Grapevine Mag owner Helen Holdsworth. “A
we’re going to be living with the impact of the campaign in The Grapevine Mag means you get
Covid-19 pandemic for months (if not years) to your business maximum visibility and right in to the
come. hands (or letterboxes) of exactly the right people.

Google UK have recently published their Search Our coverage reaches
Trends Report and it makes interesting reading if more homes than ever at
you run a local business. 20,000 plus we have an
active online presence
Based on Google UK searches over the last 6 months and increasing
– it appears shopping locally has become more interaction on our social
important than ever for UK consumers. media pages. We help
with advert design,
While this may initially have been driven by the messaging, branding
necessity to use local services and products during and offer free features
lockdown – it seems that consumers want to alongside longer term
continue to support local trades and business o bookings. I work with
wners into the foreseeable future. each advertiser on a 1:1
basis to get the most out of your local advertising
Recent studies also show that 43% of consumers budget,” said Helen.
believe that local business are excellent for the
People are falling back in love with local again.
Whilst things are still far from perfect – we believe
it’s up to local trades and business to start
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Plan your local campaign for 2021
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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

By Kate Duggan

Have we lost the art of bathing? Twenty Speaking of
years ago, half of the adverts on TV bath oil, treat
seemed to feature a woman luxuriating yourself to
in a bubble bath (usually while eating a nice one.
chocolate). These days, we’re more It doesn’t
likely to grab a lightning-quick shower have to be
before we sprint out the door. expensive. I’m
currently using
A couple of years ago, my family and I moved Badedas, which
house. Our new home needed a lot of work, but I picked up
one improvement we haven’t been able to make from Superdrug
is putting a shower in. So I started taking baths for around £7. It may be old school, but it was
again. And while I still miss a shower, I’ve found my mum’s favourite, so makes me smile every
that I love the experience of soaking in the tub. morning. And you can’t go wrong with a good
old bar of soap from Faith in Nature (£2.29 from
No luxury bath www.faithinnature.co.uk).
would be complete
without at least one If you want to add an extra
scented candle. layer of fragrance, try a face oil.
Personally, I love Scientia’s Dusk Elixir (£32)
lighting a few tea contains a calming blend
lights around the of essential oils, including
bathroom. I’m lavender, ylang ylang and
recently discovered frankincense, to help
Echo Candles you relax before
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money. My personal favourite is the Cedar and collagen
Wildflower blend. Five tea lights cost £5, or a production and
medium jar (fifty-six hours’ burn time) is £14. helps to prevent
wrinkles. Prefer a
I once knew someone who chose their toiletries morning bath? Go for
based on the colour of the packaging. I kid you the uplifting Dawn Elixir
not. Everything in his bathroom had to match. instead, see
I’m not suggesting you go to that www.scientiabeauty.com.
extreme, but a decent-looking
bathroom is much easier to relax Finally, no one wants to
end
in. Why not decant your toiletries their bath with a
into nicer-looking bottles?
Pick up some ceramic ones scratchy towel. If
yours feels a bit
next time you go shopping. worse for wear, put
Or just reuse the better-
looking plastic ones. No it on a hot wash
with a cup of white
one but you needs to know vinegar and a few
that your designer shower Christy Bath Towel in Blush,
£12, www.christy.co.uk drops of essential oil.
gel bottle is now housing an Give it a good shake afterwards to fluff up the
own-brand body wash. And
George Home Reactive why shouldn’t that funky gin fibres then dry it on a line or pop it in the tumble
Glaze Dispenser bottle be reused for bath oil? dryer.

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Stress &

Stress &Anxiety
AnxietyBy Jackie Mitchell

Are you feeling stressed and anxious about How To Manage Stress and Anxiety
the future? During the pandemic, we are The good news is there are plenty of practical and
experiencing more stress and anxiety than ever useful tools to manage anxiety and reduce stress:
before. This is caused by uncertainty and ever-
changing information. According to the mental • Getting back into nature is a great way
health charity Mind, 60% of adults said their of calming your anxiety. This can be a
mental health became worse during lockdown. local park, woodland, nature reserve or your
Stress and anxiety can manifest itself in many garden. Lorraine says “You can practice
different ways. Physical symptoms can include naming what’s around you, the things you see
an increased heart rate or muscle tension, ‘jelly’ and hear, and this will interrupt the constant
legs or tingling in the hands and feet, breathing looping of anxious thoughts.”
too heavily or dizziness. You may experience
feelings that you might lose control, faint, think • Looking after mind and body: “Go to bed
people are looking at you and noticing your at a reasonable time without screens and
anxiety. Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK says mobiles or other things that will decrease
“Those who are usually outgoing may become the winding down time we need to settle into
withdrawn or those who are reserved may a relaxed state and leave the day behind,”
become erratic. Everyone is different and anxiety says Lorraine. “Watch your diet, as excessive
can be triggered by a range of things.” caffeine and refined sugars will only stimulate
Other symptoms can include lack of an already stimulated body and mind.”
concentration, catastrophic thoughts, poor
memory, excessive alcohol intake, under or • Learning to relax: relaxation techniques can
overeating, a short temper and tearfulness. A include exercises to release the tension in
key indicator is blowing things out of proportion. your body by easing your muscles. The Mind
As Lorraine Collins, psychodynamic counsellor, web site lists plenty of options.
psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioural
Therapist and member of the British Association • Connecting with other people: “Plan to have
for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), regular chats with friends and family over the
says “If you’re stressed, how you view situations phone,” says Stephen Buckley from Mind.
can become altered and distorted due to the “This is a vital way of maintaining wellbeing.”
brain not being able to process information in a
more balanced way. It can also be a cry for help • Sharing the problem: talking to someone you
in communicating distress that can be difficult trust about what is making you stressed can
to put into words, so is ‘acted out’ by slamming be helpful. If this isn’t possible, you could call a
doors, banging around, road rage and so on.” confidential helpline such as Mind’s Infoline or
those run by Anxiety UK and the Samaritans.

If these self-care techniques don’t work, it’s best
to talk to your GP about treatment options. This
can include talking therapies such as Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

www.lccounselling.com • www.mind.org.uk • www.anxietyuk.org.uk

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Garden

Your lawn will probably be growing Humps and bumps in the lawn or indeed any
rapidly now, and with temperatures other sort of uneven surface can be dealt with
in most areas having evened up and now, but get this done promptly in case the
the soil hopefully being less soggy, weather gets hot and dry soon. A minor problem
it is the perfect time for some spring can be dealt with using a sandy top-dressing
maintenance. mixture, but if there are some prominent
Grass needs regular mowing from now problems then use a sharp spade to cut an ‘H’
on; in some areas this may mean once shape over the bump or hollow. Now carefully
a week, so make sure that the mower peel back the turf and then remove or add soil
blades are good and sharp. On so- as necessary before replacing the turf flaps,
called utility lawns you will need to cut firming well and providing a good drink.
to about 2.5cm or 1”, while on higher
grade smart lawns cut to about 1-1.5cm. It is also worth sorting out any stepping stones
Lawns benefit from a specially that have sunk too low or become uneven. Use
formulated spring feed at this time of a spade to ease them out of the lawn and lift and
year to encourage good strong growth. readjust the level beneath before replacing them.
If you use a granular formulation, make
sure that you water it in well if you cannot time the It may sound as if there’s a lot to do, but
job so that the rain does this for you! remember that every hour spent now will make
Scarify the lawn with a spring-tined rake to pull a huge difference to how the lawn looks for the
out any accumulated debris or thatch from the rest of the year!
base of the grasses. This allows for a better flow
of moisture and air, thus ensuring that the grass
grows stronger and more healthily.
If your lawn has developed a lot of moss then
apply a proprietary moss killer before scarifying.
Use a combined feed and moss killer to save
yourself time if you like, but whichever product
you choose, make sure that you leave the
specified time between applying the treatment
and raking the dead moss out. If you don’t, the
moss problem could get worse, as you’ll spread
living moss as you rake.
Worm casts may be there in abundance now
too, so if necessary simply use a besom or
brush to brush them away or distribute them
over the lawn.

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Homes & Interiors

Yorkshire Powersweep –
freshening up local driveways

When local businessman Dave Langfield task without the correct equipment – so
bought a petrol sweeper to tidy up we can now help local residents to
outdoor his business premises – tidy up their outdoor space in time
he was so impressed with the for the spring and summer.”
results – a new business idea
was created. The 3 machines used by
Yorkshire Powersweep include
Dave told us “After purchasing one for cleaning in 90 degree
the petrol sweeper – a good corners (where a path joins a
friend of mine asked if I would curb), a brush for tarmac,
do his driveway which was concrete and block paving.
covered in moss. He was so Finally – their tractor brush
impressed with the results that quickly and efficiently gathers up
he suggested we should start a the debris.
driveway sweeping business and so
Yorkshire Powersweep was born. We “Currently readers may use jetwashing
invested in more equipment and we now have – which has its purpose – but it can be messy
3 machines – each one works differently to achieve and cause damage and it’s often hopeless on moss.
the best cleaning effect on your outdoor space. Our sweepers can actually cut moss from the
Clearing moss is a very time-consuming and difficult surface and is far quicker,” said Dave.

YORKSHIRE

POWER
SWEEP

MOSS AND WEED
REMOVAL FROM
CONCRETE, TARMAC AND
BLOCK PAVING DRIVES,
PATIOS OR CAR PARKS

RING FOR A QUOTE TEL: 07771 907237 / 07831 504050

YORKSHIRE POWER SWEEP / E: [email protected]

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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