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Welcome Back! Halifax Edition

They say absence makes the 10,000 homes and businesses in Hipperholme,
heart grow fonder – well, I’ve Lightcliffe, Shelf, Northowram, Norwood Green,
loved working on our new look Shibden, Southowram
bounceback magazines. 
Plan your bounceback with us 4-5
After a period of not publishing for around 3 months
– it’s a pleasure talking to the businesses and the Brighouse Bid – shopping safely 8-10
people in our local community again.
  Local lockdown heroes and a huge 8-12
There isn’t a single person locally unaffected by Thank You!
the Covid-19 pandemic and now is the time for us
all to pull together and support our local business Camper conversions 13
community. We’ve all been forced to press the
pause button on life – some have struggled, some Nostalgia – ladies of the chorus 14
have thrived, some have just carried on and worked
harder than ever (thank you key workers!) Face masks #thescience 20
 
It’s brought out the local heroes hidden amongst us Eat out locally to help out locally 23
– take a look at our lockdown heroes section to see
who has been doing amazing things to support our Overgate’s family support 24
community and particularly the vulnerable.
  Barefaced beauty essentials 28
We’re back with a vengeance! We’ve got a new
look, a new distribution area and we’re ready to 5 reasons to shop local 33
support your business and the local community as
we bounceback with a bang!  Welcome to the new Staycation special – celebrating the 34-37
readers who may now be receiving a Grapevine North
Mag – we’ve extended our distribution so we reach
20,000 homes and businesses – more than ever. The Green Homes grant scheme 50
 
We’re a monthly publication so we’re back through Testimonial of the month      
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Creating Spaces
– making
dreams reality

So it’s fair to say we’ve all been spending an awful Matthew and Mark of Creating Spaces in Copley
lot more time at home sweet home this year. 
Perhaps the time you’ve spent in your home space Bathroom expert Mark recently came into the
during lockdown has made you realise that you business to provide specialised knowledge.  “I
need to redesign, refresh or repurpose some of the have been in the bathroom industry for over 18
space?  Not sure where to start with your kitchen, years now and gained knowledge by starting in
living space, bedroom or bathroom? the warehouse,” Mark told us, “I then moved onto
Your saviour is in the shape of the team down at sales and design and thoroughly enjoy working
Creating Spaces in Copley, Halifax.  They specialise
in exactly that – providing superb ideas, inspiration with my customers to create their
and planning to create the space desired dream bathroom space. 
of your dreams in your home. We work with brands including
The new Bathroom Showroom at Thomas Crapper, Vitra, Clearwater,
Creating Spaces has just opened Laufen and many more.  The
this month and is filled with 8 full software we use means that we
rooms of inspiring designs and can show you exactly what can be
layouts to transform your existing achieved in a 3D format before
bathroom space at home to you commit to the final design. I
whatever you want it to be. take real pride in the bathrooms
When you step into the showroom I’ve helped produce over the years
of Creating Spaces, you’ll realise and it’s great to see a very happy
immediately it’s the perfect place customer as the end result.”
to explore designs and walk  Creating Spaces take all the stress
around kitchens, utility rooms, bedrooms, home away from the work in your home – planning,
offices and now bathrooms. designing, costing everything out according to your
The Director of Creating Spaces told us “We budget and project managing all of the work.
recognise people have different budgets available.  “Your home is your sanctuary and it’s crucially
Our ranges offer something for everyone.  From the important to us that we create the space you want
minute you share the information on the space you – whether that’s a new bathroom, kitchen, bedroom
want transforming – we can take over with the very or living space,” said Mark, “We project manage
latest planning software so we can start to create everything from start to finish which takes the
your dream, virtual space and adapt it according to stress away from you – with full consultation and
your budget and tastes.” discussions along the way.  We’re always looking
It’s fair to say that the bathroom can be one of the at new services too and will shortly be introducing
most problematic spaces to plan in the home – it’s windows, doors and shutters to our product
an area that needs to be practical and planned portfolio.”
effectively and yet provide a long lasting solution So you do truly need to watch this space as far as
that will also stand the test of time in terms of Creating Spaces goes.
design and style. www.creatingspacesgroup.com

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Local Lockdown Heroes – Thank You!

Brighouse – new way of
shopping safely

A personal note from Brighouse Bid 

We are in awe of the way still ample parking in
businesses in Brighouse Brighouse.
have diversified due to  
this unprecedented global It is still far from normal
crisis. Most have adapted however, there are big
with one-way systems and opportunities for our
only a certain number of little town. We hope local
customers allowed in their shops at one time. The people will be more inclined to continue to shop
businesses have worked extremely hard to change local rather than driving to retail parks or larger
the way that they operate to ensure the shops cities. People may even have discovered new places
and showrooms are safe places to visit, they look on the high street during lockdown that provided
forward to safely welcoming you back. them with their essentials and now we urge the
  local community to continue to support these shops
We have known for a while that high streets were that helped throughout the pandemic. The future of
likely to evolve unrecognisably over the next ten our high street depends on how we all act now. Stay
years due to the shift in consumer behaviour and safe, follow social distancing guidelines and be kind.
digital adoption. This crisis has fast-forwarded that  
evolution exponentially. Brighouse businesses have
adapted quickly to the different expectations visitors Thank you
and shoppers now have. We know that the demand
for online shopping and home delivery or dedicated Brighouse Bid
pick-up points has increased and some high street
stores have embraced being online as well as Local heroes - there’s so many!
being on the high street and others have offered
contactless delivery or click and collect service. Millers – Hot meals to keyworkers. Over the course
Brighouse BID can help the businesses in Brighouse of the pandemic Millers have served up several
with listing and selling their goods or services online hundred meals to frontline staff as a way of saying
if they do not yet have an e-commerce how much we all appreciate them.
site.
 
Commercial
Street is now
closed for parking
to make it safer
and easier for
pedestrians to
socially distance
but there is

The Millers Team

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Local Lockdown Heroes – Thank You!

Hartley’s Bakers & Confectioners – Providing All the shops that stayed open and those who
outstanding service to the community, awarded by adapted to offer a delivery service.
the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. ­Working
extremely hard to help those unable to get out for Simprint
their shopping. Delivering with no extra charge and
no minimum order amount.

Hartley’s Bakers & Confectioners

The Cake Maker Shop

Masterclass Kitchen

The Flower Garden Overgate
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Local Lockdown Heroes – Thank You!

Brighouse Arts Festival – #CreativeArtChallenge. BCMC Project Smile – Children of all ages writing
A fun artistic challenge to create artwork inspired and sending their craft and artwork to those that
by our amazing NHS and/or your response to the are shielding to stop loneliness and isolation.
current lockdown.
Focus4Hope & Town Hall Dental - Rachel Dilley,
Practice Manager at Town Hall Dental, commented
“Our role as a practice has always been to give
back to our community and provide support for as
many people in need as possible. We have been
partnered with Focus4Hope over the past two
years which has been an incredible experience.

The amount of time
and commitment given
by Louise and the team
is truly outstanding,
we are looking to grow
our community work
together to reach even
more people in need”
 

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Local Lockdown Heroes – Thank You!

Focus4Hope supports
our community

Local homeless non-profit Focus4Hope at risk of infection. The packages themselves
have provided a range of essential include food and home essentials such as toiletries.
services, including food, prescriptions, Volunteers have also been collecting prescription
and toiletries, for vulnerable members medicine for those who cannot leave their homes.
of the community.
Founded in September 2016,
Focus4Hope have been a prominent
figure in community work throughout
the region over the years. Their work
involves fundraising events for the
local homeless, elderly, and isolated in
West Yorkshire, as well as fortnightly
outreach events to help the homeless
in Leeds city centre.
Due to their regular work with the
isolated, and partnerships with
numerous organisations who refer
individuals to them, the team were
able to rapidly produce care packages for those most
impacted by the virus. These deliveries included
helping the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and most

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Local Lockdown HLeifreosetysle– T&hLaeniksuYroeu!

In addition to services for the vulnerable, “It has been a uniquely challenging time for
Focus4Hope have produced packages and weekly everyone, from businesses all the way through to
take hygiene products and cakes and sweet treats the most at risk members of your society. As we
for NHS workers fighting the virus on the frontlines, gradually look to get back to normality, I would like
as well as Overgate Hospice, Forget me not hospice, to thank all our volunteers for their tireless work over
and local care homes. the past few months”.
Louise Reed, Founder of
Focus4Hope, commented
“Before the crisis, we worked
regularly with those in need
in our community. Providing a
service like this now is incredibly
important to those who need it
the most and is our priority in
these difficult times. Naturally
we’re upset that we can’t hold
events for the isolated like we
have in the past, but we feel that
there is an even greater need
now, when many cannot access
the essentials they need to
survive like food”
At their peak, Focus4Hope were
delivering over 100 parcels a
week. Louise added “To help
the frontline workers in any way
is hugely important to us. They are risking their
lives to make sure all of us stay safe, and we
appreciate all the donations of food, supplies or
money to help them”.

www.focus4hope.co.uk
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Lifestyle & Leisure

A self-build or commissioned camper those equipped with on-board water tanks,
van can offer more freedom and bathroom facilities and leisure batteries can even
bespoke details than a factory unit. handle a few nights of ‘wild’ camping or rallying.
These are the best vans to base your The UK is awash with independent firms who
design on. specialise in converting vans into campers.
Some mainstream manufacturers have got in
Camper vans are big business in the UK and on act game, too – just look at Volkswagen’s
it’s easy to understand their appeal. After all, California. However, it’s also possible to home-
once you’ve paid your initial investment, holidays build your camper if you’ve got the time. Guides
become staggeringly cheap. Even staying on online are plentiful and easy to follow, and it can
the most luxurious of campsites costs pennies prove far cheaper than going for a third-party
compared with a night in a hotel room, while conversion. Plus, you’re able to specify the van
to your liking.
But before you start a conversion, you need a
van – and these are our top five.

Fiat Ducato - The Ducato is a great choice for a motorhome conversion,
and around two-thirds of motorhomes in Europe, whether coach-built or van
conversion, are based on the Ducato. They are just the right size for most, offering
enough headroom for an adult to stand without having too large a footprint. If
you’re ordering directly from the factory, Fiat offers a specific motorhome base, with
specialised tyres, a wider rear track, lower chassis and space to install water tanks.

Volkswagen Transporter - The VW Camper was iconic once
the rear-engined ‘splitties’ became an image of California surfer
culture, and though the modern T6 is a totally different beast it
still has that vibe nailed. It’s possible to buy your Transporter
van in cool two-tone colour schemes or with retro alloy wheels.
VW also offers a petrol engine – a rarity in this class.

Ford Transit Custom - The Ford Transit has
plenty going for it, and is the best-driving panel
van you’ll ever find. A range of efficient diesel
engines provide motive power, and few vans have
such a car-like driving environment – there’s even
a premium stereo and smartphone connectivity.

Renault Trafic - When Renault updated the Trafic, it made sure that the
interior dimensions were identical to the old model. This means that if you’re
kitting out a brand-new Trafic – or its sister vans, the Fiat Talento, Nissan
NV300 or Vauxhall Vivaro – you’ll be able to draw on eighteen years of camper
fittings, diagrams and designs with which to fit your van out. Renault’s range of
1.6-litre diesel engines is superbly efficient, very smooth and decently powerful.

Mercedes Sprinter - One of the safest vans on offer thanks
to high-tech safety gear, this big brute comes in a variety of
wheelbase and roof height variations so you can get the camper
size you desire. It has the most premium cabin on the market, with
controls and displays from Mercedes’ passenger car range. And
there’s a three-pointed star on the bonnet. What could be better?

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Look Back in Time
By Chris Helme

What was the Brighouse Wain the men’s outfitters at 5 Bradford Road, back
Light Opera Society (BLOS) in the 1960s it was always known as ‘Ozzy Wains’.
show for 1962? It was The Brighouse Co-op had a full-page advertisement,
the romantic musical play in this programme, it was for the Galaxy Style G
written by Alan Jay Lerner 115. This sounds to the latest model in the HI-FI
and Frederick Loewe, names department, but nothing so technical it was the
that many musical theatre latest in lady’s foundation garments. These are just
lovers will be familiar with. some of the advertisements.

The show 58 years was The ladies of the chorus in that 1962 performance
Brigadoon and was include Hazel Ainslie, Kathleen Airey, Christine
performed at the Albert Allison, June Berry, Denise Bramma, Winifred Bond,
cinema (The Calder, public Barbara Burnham, Hilary Crossley, Mabel Crossley,
house). Denise Crabtree, Nancy Eggleton, Jennie Firth,
Eileen Greenwood, Jean Hartley, Gloria Harrison,
The old programmes for Doreen Hirst, Marjorie Harkness, Eva Hudson,
these events are a real boon Bronwen Jordan, Ruth Jones, Sylvia Kearns, Mary
for those people interested Middleton, Doreen Mochrie, Irene Sykes, Joan
in local history, particularly Sykes, Ann Stocker, Irene Sharp, Christine Simpson,
the retail history of the Jacqueline Shaw, Thora Soothill, Barbara Varley and
town. There are 50 pages Jean Vickers.
with advertisements on every page. Whilst many
of the businesses have long since closed or the
owner retired, a number of these businesses are still
around today.

The president of the BLOS in those days was
Alderman Harry Edwards. His opening remarks
in the programme say, ’We are living in an age of
inventions. Things are happening today which we
never dreamed would be possible’. If Alderman
Edwards was around today, I wonder what he
would think about the inventions we have all been
introduced to in the last few years?

Some of the businesses that are in the programme
that have closed down the years include: E &
E Bourne, baby linen specialist 58, Commercial
Street; J.F.Brown’s in Briggate, which went on to
be Oddjobs, but today is closed and up for sale;
Atkinson’s pie shop on King Street and they had
another shop in Huddersfield, as well as their
mobile shop. Can any ladies remember Ann French
The Fashion House on Briggate? Then we had O.S.

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Motoring

UK Drive: Honda clutter-free layout, and wood
CR-V Hybrid trim. The absence of a
transmission tunnel allows for
What is it? for a model that claims to be so a spacious centre console,
Honda’s best-selling CR-V SUV efficient. while a traditional gearstick is
is reliable, practical and well- replaced by buttons.
priced, and the latest model is What’s it like to drive?
stylish with a bolder, US-inspired The CR-V Hybrid is comfortable The seven-inch touchscreen
look. rather than sporty, with is loaded with features but
supportive seats and a well- can be difficult to operate.
An increased wheelbase means composed suspension setup.
a more practical cabin, with a It’s refined at speed with limited For practicality, the CR-V
seven-seat version an option on road and wind noise and there’s excels, even as the Hybrid.
the petrol-powered model. some roll in corners. There’s 491 litres of load
space, while the rear seats
What’s new? Honda has done offer plenty of legroom and
Honda offers the CR-V with a away with its diesel- headroom for adults.
1.5-litre petrol engine – and this,
the Hybrid. It’s Honda’s first powered cars What’s the spec like?
electrified SUV, and aims to offer The entry-level ‘S’
a good mix of efficiency and How does it look? specification is a little
performance. The striking front nose and disappointing, with satellite
overuse of chrome give a more navigation and parking
What’s under the bonnet? American look, resulting in a sensors missing. However,
A 2.0-litre VTEC petrol engine is bold-looking SUV. our high-spec SR grade car
paired to an electric motor and came with leather upholstery,
a lithium-ion battery pack, giving The new car is wider and more keyless start and entry,
a total output of 181bhp and muscular and the angular front heated front seats and
315Nm of torque. end makes it aerodynamically ambient interior lighting.
efficient.
Front- or four-wheel-drive All models also benefit from front The Hybrid costs over £2,000
is available, with an e-CVT and rear LED lights to give the more than the petrol model,
automatic transmission. 0-60mph CR-V plenty of presence. a significant chunk of money
takes 9.0 seconds and top speed considering that running costs
is 112mph, but it never feels as What’s it like inside? aren’t exactly revolutionary.
quick as those figures suggest. Quality is a big improvement,
with plenty of soft-touch Prices start from £30,130 for
Around town, it will exceed the materials, as well as a clean, the Hybrid, with our test car
claimed 53.3mpg fuel economy, costing £34,470 – putting it in
but on motorways and at higher a similar ballpark to Toyota’s
speeds fuel economy drops RAV4.
below 40mpg – disappointing
Verdict
The CR-V Hybrid is the pick
of Honda SUV’s line-up, and
is ideal for quiet and efficient
town driving.

Honda should be admired
for pushing ahead with
electrification and abandoning
diesel in its CR-V – especially
as the SUV sector is still
dominated by diesel-powered
models.

However, for long-distance
efficiency, diesels still make
sense, but for urban drivers
wanting a stylish and practical
SUV, the CR-V Hybrid could
be ideal.

James Baggott

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Motoring

Quarterbridge Cars –
a garage you can trust in

When it comes to buying a we can confidently sell to our
car – you need to know you’re customers.”
buying from somewhere Matt and Robert enjoying
you can trust.  That’s where helping customers choose the
Quarterbridge Cars can help. right car at the right price.  “We
With over 50 years combined stock around 45 handpicked cars
experience in the motor at any one time,” Robert told us,
industry, Matt and Robert set up “Each one is checked over by our
Quarterbridge Cars 2 years ago. local mechanic to give you the
“We pride ourselves on offering peace of mind that you need.”
a fantastic range of used Quarterbridge Cars also offer
cars – with something to suit you cash for your old car too. 
everyone’s needs and budgets,” So instead of the hassle and
said Matt, “We stock low insurance group cars haggling of various online car valuation companies
for new drivers, MPV’s and SUV’s for families and – just simply take your car down to Matt and Robert
we know all about the history of each vehicle so and they’ll give you a competitive valuation and
offer – simple!

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Face Masks
#thesciencebit

The Government have just announced that people data from 172 studies in 16 countries, found that
must wear face coverings in shops in England from by wearing a face mask there is just a 3% chance of
July 24.  catching COVID-19.

But until now scientists have criticised ministers for Another study found that homemade face masks
their mixed messaging about wearing face masks can help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
during the pandemic, so what does the science  
actually say? Seven types of face masks were put to the test
  by the University of Edinburgh, including surgical
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has previously masks, respirators, lightweight and heavy-duty face
said Britons should be wearing face coverings in shields, and handmade masks. Aside from those
shops because they offer a “great deal of value” in with a valve, all of the face coverings were found to
controlling the spread
of coronavirus. reduce the forward
The official UK distance travelled by
government guidance an exhaled breath by
states that evidence at least 90%.
around wearing  
a face covering However the World
suggests it “does not Health Organisation
protect you” from (WHO) has stressed
coronavirus. that masks “on their
  own” will not protect
The evidence of from COVID-19.
coverings preventing It says there is
the spread of no evidence that
infection from one wearing one -
person to another whether medical
is “marginal but or other types - by
positive”, according healthy persons in
to the Scientific the wider community
Advisory Group for can prevent them
Emergencies that is advising the government. But from being infected
a study by Cambridge University says even basic with respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus.
homemade masks can reduce transmission - and Fears have also been raised that they could give
could even help to prevent a second wave. It said people a false sense of security and mean they are
population-wide use of masks would keep the less observant of the rules around social distancing
COVID-19 reproduction number (R rate) below one. and hand hygiene.
   
Covering the mouth and nose reduces the forward The government’s official advice states that surgical
distance travelled by an exhaled breath by more masks should be reserved for people who need
than 90 per cent, a study suggests.  An international them for protection while at work. It encourages
report published in The Lancet, which analysed people to make face coverings at home, saying “the
key thing is it should cover your mouth and nose”.

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Lifestyle & Leisure

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Serves 4 Take a pot of authentic thick Greek yogurt and
Ready in 30 minutes, flavour it with saffron, cardamom and rose water,
plus chilling then top with nuts and pomegranate seeds for a
refreshingly different summer dessert.
Ingredients
• Few saffron strands Method
• 1 tsp rose water 1. Place the saffron strands in a small heatproof bowl and
• 500g tub Greek yogurt
• 25g icing sugar add 1 tbsp boiling water. Leave to soak for 10 minutes.
• 2 cardamom pods, seeds Stir in the rose water.
2. Place the yogurt in a bowl and fold in the saffron and rose
removed and finely ground water liquid, icing sugar and ground cardamom seeds.
• 25g flaked almonds, Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours (or overnight).
3. Stir in the almonds then divide the yogurt between
toasted and chopped four small serving bowls. Top with the pistachios,
• 50g unsalted pistachios, pomegranate seeds and cashew nut halves and serve
immediately.
finely chopped
• 100g pomegranate seeds TIP Use a pestle and mortar to finely grind the cardamom
• 25g cashew nut halves seeds or replace with ground mixed spice for a sweeter
spiced flavour.

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Eat out locally

Diners will soon be able to get money off Why has ‘eat out to help out’ being
their bill on certain days in August to introduced?
encourage a return to cafes, pubs and To help get struggling cafes, restaurants
restaurants. and pubs back on their feet.

It’s hoped the ‘’eat out to help out’’ Hospitality is one of the biggest
scheme will provide a boost to the employers in the UK and has been
struggling hospitality industry, now that hit especially hard by the lockdown
the national lockdown is easing. measures. In April 80% of venues closed,
  and 1.4 million hospitality workers have been
How does the scheme work? placed on furlough, the highest proportion of any
The promotion gives people a discount of up to 50% sector.
when eating or drinking soft drinks in a participating
restaurant or other food establishment. It is valid all Some venues have been able to provide a takeaway
day Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 31 service during lockdown. But this often means
August, in all parts of the UK that are not in a local lower average spending per head and fewer
lockdown. people employed, and it is not an option for some
The maximum discount
available is £10 per person businesses.
when you eat or drink in.
In August, when
Food and drink will appear many premises will
on the menu at full price, have reopened, the
and the restaurant will government hopes
deduct the money off the diners will be enticed in
bill and claim it back from by the discount on offer.
the government. It also wants it to boost
  confidence in going out,
How do I get the discount? and increase footfall at
The discount is only the quieter end of the
available on food and drink week.
that you intend to consume on the premises, and can
be used as many times as you like. A survey published earlier this month suggested
that many Britons felt uncomfortable about eating
There is no limit on how many people can use the at a restaurant. The Office for National Statistics
discount in one party, and it includes children. (ONS) said just over two-in-10 adults were happy to
Participating venues are supposed to offer the full have a sit-down meal.
50% discount all day Monday to Wednesday and
across the whole food and soft drink menu. There’s The scheme is being used alongside other targeted
no minimum spend and you don’t have to order food help such as a cut in VAT for hospitality and tourism
to be eligible, for example a £3 coffee would cost businesses.
£1.50 under the scheme.  
At the time of printing – the list of participating
The offer can be used in combination with any other local eateries was still being compiled.  However
promotions and discounts being offered by the from 1st August - a list of the establishments taking
venue. part is available at gov.uk - search ‘eat out to help
out scheme’

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Local Lockdown Heroes – Thank You!

Incredible family
support during
difficult timesAs the coronavirus pandemic continues to change so
reopen. Our fundraising events
many aspects of our lives, and the news is focussed have been cancelled and the
on the terrible stories of loss that uncertainty around how long the
coronavirus is bringing, I wanted social distancing measures will
last means that no one is signing
“to let you know how your support up to our events later in the
is helping us to do everything we year. Despite the very welcomed
can to minimize the impact on the Government funding for hospices,
patients and families in our care we are expecting the financial
at your local hospice. impact of the pandemic to be
Our doctors and nurses have felt for many months to come.
the correct personal protective We know that for so many, this is a time of financial
equipment to keep them safe hardship and uncertainty but if you are able to help,
which means that we can your support will mean so much for the families
continue to care for people in in our care. It is so important the Hospice is here
Calderdale who require our for these people, who are facing a challenge much
expert end of life care, even if greater than many of us can imagine, preparing to
they are showing symptoms of or lose a loved one. The coronavirus outbreak is not
have a confirmed Covid-19 infection. The last couple important to them right now. They just need to be
of months have seen huge changes in the way we together, surrounded by love and care.
work in order to ensure our staff and patients’
safety and it has been incredibly challenging but
I am so proud of our teams for their continued
dedication to providing the very best care to those
who need it most. I am in awe of the bravery they
have shown, leaving their loved ones at home to
care for someone else’s.

We are embracing new technology to provide as This is why your support means more now than ever “
much support as possible, including continuing our before. If you think you could help please visit our
counselling service via video call. Our Day Hospice website or call our team on 01422 387121 to learn
remains closed due to the vulnerability of our more about how you can show your support.
patients however we have now set up a Virtual Day In the midst of all of the desperately sad news of
Hospice, providing group and individual sessions to lost loved ones and difficult working conditions for
our existing patients but also to new referrals from our healthcare heroes, I can’t help but feel a sense
people in our community who need our help now of pride. They say difficult times bring out the best
more than ever. This service will also provide a safe, in humanity and I am definitely seeing the very best
caring and understanding place for our patients to of Calderdale right now.
talk to each other and share their experiences as Please continue looking after each other and stay
they continue to live with their illness during these safe.
incredibly challenging times. With heartfelt thanks for all your support,
As July draws to a close we can now see the full Janet Cawtheray, Chief Executive at Overgate
financial impact of the Government restrictions on Hospice.
our income. Each one of our 14 charity shops were
closed for months and are only now starting to

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That can be a challenge, because www.harrisonlighting.co.uk
when most of us bought the things
we have in our homes we weren’t If your Wi-Fi is slow, the culprit is probably the
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Quality care for your feet

Bailiff Bridge Podiatry Centre offer a wide range of interest in mental health. On behalf of Bailiff Bridge
services and treatments to diagnose and care for the Podiatry Centre Ltd she provides podiatry care for
health of your feet. the residents of two local care homes and also works
Joanna and Alan are a husband and wife team within the clinic on a Thursday. Tamzin has two
who have been based in Bailiff Bridge for over 15 young children and enjoys playing netball.
years and really know how to advise you on the care Jan
and treatment of your feet. Joanna told us “Along Jan graduated from The University of
with the usual treatments for corns, hard skin and Huddersfield in 1995 gaining experience
verruca, we also carry out nail surgery. Patients both in the NHS and private practice.
with higher risk conditions such as diabetes and She has built a formidable knowledge
peripheral vascular disease also have easy access to of all foot related conditions and is an
our care and treatments. The mechanics of the feet excellent all round Podiatrist.
are the key to the mechanics of the body, and an The team’s most popular treatments are:
uneven base can produce muscle imbalance of the • General Podiatry/Chiropody
body – the team here can get to the bottom of the • Diabetic foot-care and advice
problem and guide our patient accordingly. • Musculoskeletal problems
Joanna told us “We continued to support our • Vascular Assessments
patients for emergency care during lockdown. • Nail surgery
However we want to ensure everyone is now aware • Clearanail for the treatment of fungal nails
that we are open and available to support customers • Cryosurgery
old and and new on their foot care. It’s vital that • Home visits for housebound people
we continue to look after our feet and we are here Readers may also know Joanna locally as the main
to help.” campaigner who organised the fundraising for and
Here’s a quick intro to the team; installation of the defibrillator in Bailiff Bridge.
Alan As well as co-ordinating the fundraising efforts,
Alan has more than 30 years of NHS Joanna acts as the ‘guardian’ of it. “It was
experience, but now works two days at a real community effort to get the defib installed in
Bailiff Bridge Podiatry Centre Ltd. His Bailiff Bridge and it’s good to know it’s accessible for
particular area of expertise is the care anyone. I liaise with Yorkshire Ambulance Service
of people with diabetes and vascular foot on its care and use,” said Joanna.
problems. Alan was nominated for an NHS award for Anyone with footcare concerns or issues should call
his research work. the reception team and make an initial appointment.
Joanna
After qualifying Joanna worked for Anatomy Foot
the NHS specialising in mental health Facts
podiatry care. She then began working • Nearly a
as an associate at a very busy, large quarter of all
private practice, gaining vital business bones in our
and practical experience. This knowledge enabled bodies are in our
her to set up Bailiff Bridge Podiatry Centre Ltd feet.
which she combines with family life. Joanna is an • There are
excellent podiatrist with many years of practical 26 bones in each foot, as well as 33 joints, 19
experience and enjoys working with patients living muscles, 10 tendons and 107 ligaments.
with dementia. • Your two feet have 250,000 sweat glands that
Tamzin are capable of producing half a pint of sweat in a
After graduating from Huddersfield single day!
University, Tamzin went straight into
private practice with a particular www.brighousepodiatry.com

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CommuterGREEN TIPS:
Cycling

U.K. transport secretary Grant Shapps
announced a £2 billion plan in May to

boost cycling.

CommuterGREEN TIPS: Clearly, the ongoing need for social distancing
Cycling is part of this drive, but cleaner air, better health
and less time wasted in traffic are of great benefit
U.K. transport secretary Grant Shapps to us all and the environment. Here are a couple
announced a £2 billion plan in May to of ideas which might make you seriously consider

boost cycling. a bike as your commuter vehicle of choice.
An electric bike looks like a normal bike, and can

use cycle paths, but when you come to a hill,
the motor kicks in an gives you an extra push.
You still have to peddle, but it’ll save that extra
exertion that has you arriving at work red-faced

and sweaty.
Tubeless (puncture-proof) tyres will transform
your cycling. These have a special sealant inside
which sets on exposure to air. Should you pick up a
puncture – that’s a hole not a gash – the escaping
air forces the liquid to the surface and seals the
hole. Nine times out of ten you won’t even be

aware of it.
You might be one of the lucky few who has
showers at work. If you don’t, slow down for the
last five minutes of your ride so that you are

already cool when you stop.
Get insured! That’s your bike against theft, you
against injury, and pedestrians and car owners
against you having a mishap on your journey.

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Health, Beauty & Wellbeing

By Mel Holbrook

While it’s hard to find any upside to the pounds by cutting down on the amount of make-
coronavirus pandemic, most commentators up you regularly buy.
agree that the government’s requirement for us
to stay at home and exercise locally made us Save our Skins
more aware of nature. If the thought of going cold turkey from cosmetics
Furthermore, for those of us accustomed to the makes you nervous, there are a number of tricks
rat race, lockdown offered a very different way and techniques you can use to keep your skin
of life. And after several weeks trapped at home, looking smooth, supple and healthy without using
many of us got used to seeing a different version foundation. Tan Luxe’s vegan fake tan product
of ourselves. With no workplace to attend, no The Butter (online prices from £22 to £24) is a
one to visit and nowhere to go except the local colourless serum made up of organic oils, cocoa
park, it made sense to dress casually and ditch and shea butters, designed to help you build up
our usual make-up routines. Of course, we may an even, golden tan without the sun (apply with
have taken the odd video call that required us to a mitt to ensure smooth cover). Alternatively opt
brush our hair, apply a slick of lipstick and slip on for St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Water Gel (priced
a smart jacket (over our pyjamas) but otherwise, between £24.99 and £33) for a streak-free,
why bother? medium golden-bronze tan. This fast-absorbing
Going bare faced for weeks on end allowed our product goes on easily and delivers 72-hour
skin a chance to breathe: free of make-up, free hydration to prevent your skin from looking dry.
of the pollution from the daily commute, and of Fake tans are a great way to save your skin
course, free from the bad eating habits that arise from sun damage, but if your complexion is
from a busy working schedule: the chocolate bar less than perfect due to age spots, roughness,
picked up from a station vending machine, the redness or hyperpigmentation, or you have
cakes and biscuits brought in by colleagues or a sallow complexion, you could try out the
the takeaway ordered because you couldn’t be Obagi Nu-Derm product range.
bothered to cook. The manufacturers claim Nu-
If you have been taking a holiday from make- Derm is a “transformative system
up, you’ll no doubt have noticed that your bank specifically designed to help correct
balance is looking a little healthier. According hyperpigmentation such as dark
to a recent report commissioned by the British spots and melasma and transform the
Beauty Council, we spend over £3 billion a year appearance of aging skin.” There are
on cosmetics. Depending on whether you buy four steps included in the treatment:
low-priced items or top-of-the range brands, cleansing and toning, exfoliation, a
you could save between tens and hundreds of prescription-only cream to stimulate collagen
production and finally a sun shield to prevent
further damage.

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The Wellness
Rooms –
Hipperholme

Situated right on the main row of shops in with multiple professionals and the benefits of cross
Hipperholme are The Wellness Rooms.  It’s a host promotion.
location to a few different wellbeing, health and Situated in a prime location – any business would
beauty businesses and they are currently looking benefit from excellent advertising and awareness
to offer additional treatment rooms out to any from passing traffic and the local community calling
business wanting to start up or relocate. into the main shops of Hipperholme.
There are currently 2 treatments rooms available to Excellent parking is available to the therapists’
rent – each are on the first floor. clientele – free roadside parking and the option to
The Wellness Rooms have been tastefully finished use the large car park just across the road.
to a very high standard and provide a perfect place Anyone interested in having a tour of The Wellness
for any therapist needing a treatment room locally.  Rooms – get in touch with Teresa – contact details
Full use of waiting room, bathroom and kitchen and below.
a light, spacious and airy space to work within.
Any new therapist that comes into The Wellness
Rooms will benefit from working in an environment

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Back to School

Shelf out of school club
& Early Years Pre-school
meeting your local
Childcare needs

Choosing the right childcare for your family is • Physical activities including
probably one of the most important decisions you Karate sessions on Wednesday
will make during their younger years.  It needs to afternoons (at no extra
work for you personally, be the right choice for your sessional cost) with Great
children and also provide the Britain Coach Matthew Handley
right kind of care that you are 4th DAN Black belt.
looking for.  • Free play
Geraldine Wood set up Shelf • Homework club for those that
Out of School Club back in wish to participate
2003 with a view to creating  From September 2020 we are
childcare to meet an identified expanding our service to offer an Early Years Pre
gap in services.  “I had worked School facility enabling us to offer a full wrap around
in health and social care for a child care service for families. “We’re really excited
number of years,” Geraldine to be offering this extra service from September
told us, “I was a nurse working when hopefully everyone is back to school.  We
different shift patterns and had know that covering the cost of childcare isn’t always
experienced first hand that easy so I would be happy to discuss with you the
there was a gap in the market government funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. 
for working parents and carers.  “Our Ofsted rating is Good. Our great
Following extensive research main offering is that we aim to support
we opened Shelf Out of School Club back in 2003, your children to become happy. Confident
based at Wadehouse Youth & Community Centre enthusiastic learners,” said Geraldine.
and have grown ever since.” If want to find out more about the childcare
The team there pride themselves on providing high on offer, pricing and perhaps to arrange a
quality, flexible childcare for the local community.  visit – please see the advert on the back page
Geraldine told us “We put the needs of the parents or contact Geraldine at;
first and we’re very flexible as we know work life T: 07779164920
balance can be a challenge.  So for E: [email protected]
the past 17 years – we have been
happy to meet the needs of the
local Shelf community.  We offer
high quality, flexible childcare for
parents within the local community
and wider areas.”
So what does a typical day look
like at Shelf out of School Club?
• Fun based activities – art and
craft

• Baking

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Book Review
Page, Brighouse

Little People, Big Dreams

“Presenting the lives of pioneering figures for
younger readers, the Little People, Big Dreams
series is a marvel of clarity and colour. From Jane
Austen to Martin Luther King, each book provides
an age-appropriate overview of an iconic life in
simplified text and bold, captivating illustrations.
Inspirational and enlightening, these volumes are an
essential addition to any child’s bookshelves.”

Full range in stock now starting from £3.99 at
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eneric stores and companies.

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Staycation Special – C
Special feature celebrating 3 glorious Northern ve

Step into a luxury lodge escape

A leading North Yorkshire forest lodge estate has fishing and mountain bike hire are available on site. 
seen a surge of staycation bookings since the Guests are also given a complimentary discount card
government announced the re-opening of holiday for lunch, dinner or drinks at Tykes Restaurant at
accommodation in the UK from 4th July.  adjacent sister property Sandburn Hall.
   
Griffon Forest is a family-owned estate with 50 During last winter, Griffon Forest upgraded and
luxury holiday lodges which can host between improved facilities and choice for customers,
two and five people for short breaks or holidays including installing fast, free fibre-optic WiFi in every
throughout the year.  Located just seven miles east lodge.  All lodges also have their own decking and
of York, and within striking distance of the North private hot tub, and this year many lodges have
York Moors and Yorkshire coastal resorts, Griffon been upgraded with brand new bi-fold doors out
Forest lies within 100 acres of tranquil, mature onto new decking, American-style fridge-freezers
woodland, ideal for those who want a peaceful and and an interior décor makeover.
isolated staycation holiday this year.  
  A brand new type of lodge has also been created for
Unwind…..Simply unwind in the comfort of your this summer: Hunters Lodges have a freestanding
own oak lodge, set in a natural haven of birds, feature bath or spa bath, new designer fitted
animals and plants. Either explore the woodland kitchen and hot tubs built into extended all-weather
trails and walks or just watch from your Outdoor Hot decking. 
Tub and you will see some of Griffon Forest’s special  
residents! Nature lovers find Griffon Forest an ideal self-
Explore……Use Griffon Forest as a base for days out catering base as badgers, foxes and deer roam,
with your family to visit the fabulous historic city of and can often be seen from the lodges’ hot tubs,
York, the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and the beaches of lounges and decking, or on the in-room tv which has
the Yorkshire Coastline. Whether you are coming for its own Griffon Forest “Wild Watch” channel with
a short break or longer, we have all you need for a live footage of the wildlife on the estate.
perfect stay! We now have free Wi-Fi in every Lodge Choice of Lodges
to help you plan great days out Enjoy all the home comforts (and more) in a choice
Griffon Forest offers special short break and holiday of 8 types of lodges - each one offering something
packages throughout the year.  Each month, special different and one which suits your taste, your family
offers feature on www.griffonforest.co.uk, and golf, and also if you are taking your four legged friend
with you too.  Choose from;
• Gardeners or Gardeners Premier

• Poachers or Poachers
Premier

• Hunters
• Family Premier
• Keepers
• Woodmans Lodge
 
Walks and Trails
Explore the network of short
walks on your doorstep.

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Celebrating the North Pets
enues so you don’t have to venture far from home

The shorter Yellow and Your first welcome
Blue trails are both just at Griffon Forest, the
over 2km and have a reception and shop are
mixture of woodland and situated next to the
open fields. The Orange visitor car park.
trail of 5.3km, takes you They have lots of
around the whole site with information of things to
views over Sandburn Hall’s do and see in the area
18 hole golf course. with our staff on hand to
There are lots of other offer any advice you may
connecting paths and trails require.
for you to explore. Cycling
Griffon Forest borders onto Around the Griffon
Strensall Common, a large Forest site there are a
area of land with trails that include number of lanes perfect for a spot of
woodland and rare lowland heath. Part cycling. Cars around the site are few
of the common is managed by Yorkshire and are restricted to the access roads
Wildlife Trust due to the wonderful leading to the lodges making it a safe
variety of birds, animals and plants. area for adults and children to take to
their cycles.
 
Tykes Restaurant and the Sports Bar
If you’re looking for good food made
with local produce and a big Yorkshire
welcome, take time out to visit Tykes. 
Settle into one of our comfy chairs
or sofas and enjoy the homely surroundings of this
barn conversion – it’s the ideal place for lunch,
evening meal or just a drink or coffee at the bar.
 
Fishing
For the experienced fly fishermen we have a well-
stocked trout lake on the edge of the golf course.

Sandburn Hall - Golf Club
The Par 72, 18 hole course set in the woodlands and
lakes is designed to challenge golfers of all abilities. 
As a Griffon Forest guest you get a discounted green
fee rate.
 
Four-night Staycation Holidays at Griffon Forest this
summer start at £569. 

For latest packages and offers, or to check
availability, visit www.griffonforest.co.uk
or call 01904 468787

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Back to School

Staycation Special – C
Special feature celebrating 3 glorious Northern ve

The ultimate Lake District escape

A brand new “Ultimate Lake District” gardens,  Rothay Garden was voted Cumbria
staycation has just been launched Tourism’s 2018/19 “Best Small Hotel in Cumbria. 
which may be of interest to West The hotel’s stylish Garden Restaurant overlooks two
Yorkshire residents. acres of immaculate lawns, mature trees and the
hotel’s Riverside Spa.  Poet William Wordsworth
Two hotels in the Lake District have described Grasmere at “the loveliest spot that man
joined forces to offer UK holidaymakers
the “Ultimate Lake District Staycation” hath ever known”.
package this year.

The four-star hotels - Rothay Garden
in Grasmere, and Borrowdale Gates
near Keswick – are both managed
by Providence Hospitality and both
re-opened their doors to guests on
Saturday 4th July. With British holidays
expected to see bumper demand over
the coming weeks, the “Ultimate Lake District
Staycation” gives Brits a chance to enjoy a relaxing
four-night break away from home for the first time,
at a discount of more than 25% off usual prices.
                                                                                              
• Situated on the edge of picturesque Grasmere
village, and nestling in two acres of riverside

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Celebrating the North
enues so you don’t have to venture far from home

• Borrowdale Gates hotel
offers total relaxation and
some of the finest fell
views and walking available
in the Lakes.  With open
log fires, award-winning
Lakeland cuisine and feature
bedrooms, this hotel is a
hidden gem located on
the edge of Grange in the
beautiful Borrowdale valley
and near the shores of
Derwentwater.

• Both hotels are managed • The Staycation Special costs from just
by growing hotel company £610 for two people, and includes four
Providence Hospitality.  nights’ Bed and Full Cumbrian Breakfast
Providence also manage sharing a double or twin room - with two
other hotels in the Lake nights at Rothay Garden and two nights at
District – including The Grange at Grange-over- Borrowdale Gates (just 30 minutes’ drive
Sands – and other hotels in Devon, Cornwall and away) - and also includes two superb
North Wales. AA-rosette dinners for two, one at each hotel. 
Bookings can be made by calling
tel. 017687 77204.
 

www.rothaygarden.com / www.borrowdale-gates.com / www.providencehospitality.co.uk.

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Business, Finance & Technology

Business Owner
Finance Q & A’s
By Debbie Story, Sleigh & Story, Brighouse

Q. I have been contacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) A. Yes, you will be liable to capital gains tax on the
Test and Trace. Am I eligible for statutory sick pay gain arising on the sale, even though you will be
(SSP) from my employer? reinvesting the money in another property that is
A. Under the test and trace system that launched also let. Rollover relief is available for residential
on 28 May, a person who has been notified investment property only in relation to qualifying
that they have had contact with a person with furnished holiday lettings, and for compulsory
coronavirus is requested to self-isolate for 14 days. purchases.
The rules relating to SSP have been amended to Q. My business is struggling financially due to
include employees who are self-isolating in these the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and I
circumstances. am considering applying for a grant being made
If you have been working from home and are not available by the government via local authorities.
furloughed, you may be able to continue working and Would this income be subject to VAT?
should receive full pay, as normal. If this does not A. Whilst HMRC have not confirmed the VAT
apply and your employer does not have a company implications in any of their announcements, the
sick pay scheme, then under new laws from 28 May basic principles of supply and consideration can
2020, you may be entitled to receive SSP for every be expected to apply. VAT is a tax on supplies for
day you are in isolation - from the first day - as long consideration, so where a grant is made, and nothing
as you meet the eligibility conditions. This is the case is expected to be done in return it will not be subject
whether or not you go on to develop symptoms. to VAT.

If you were already on furlough when you were Grant funding can be a complex area in some
contacted by the test and trace service, you should circumstances as it is common for funding bodies to
discuss with your employer whether it is best use the term ‘grant’ when, in reality, it is payment
for you to be kept on furlough or moved over to for a contractual obligation. However, the business
SSP - although there seems to be some flexibility, support funding being made available to mitigate the
you cannot receive both at the same time. One impact of Covid-19 does not fall into this category
consideration is that employers are required to and will be outside the scope of VAT.
pay?SSP?themselves, although may qualify for a
rebate for up to two weeks of?SSP. If employers Details of various Government support measures
keep a ‘sick’ furloughed employee on furlough, they available for business can be found online at https://
remain eligible to claim at least a proportion for www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-
these costs through the furlough scheme. covid-19-business-support-grant-funding-guidance-
Q. I have owned and rented out a residential for-businesses.
property for the last ten years, which I am now
considering selling. I will use the proceeds to Sleigh & Story Ltd, Thornhill Brigg Mills,
purchase another rental property. Will I have to pay Thornhill Beck Lane, Brighouse HD6 4AH.
capital gains tax on the proceeds from the sale even You can follow Sleigh & Story on Facebook, or Twitter
if all the money is reinvested in another property @sleighandstory.
that is also let?
The information contained in this article is of a general
nature and you are advised to obtain specific professional
advice before you take any action.

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Business, Finance & Technology
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Business Owner Perspective – Lockdown Musings

Surviving
lockdown in
Brighouse

“By an optimistic florist It’s now 6 weeks into lockdown and I speak to my “
“It’s Tuesday 17th March and the thousands of flower supplier in Holland and the flower industry in
pounds worth of flowers I ordered weeks ago will Holland is close to collapse as growers are going out
hopefully be arriving from Holland, ready for our of business, flowers are being composted and sales
busiest weekend of the year Mother’s Day. Will through the Dutch auction are at 20% of normal
we still be open by the weekend or will we be in levels, if we don’t do something soon there will
lockdown? We do get through Mother’s Day and I be no industry to come back to, get confirmation
make the decision that afternoon that I will close from our trade body that we can restart but only
the shop the following day, informing the staff is deliveries and must be ordered via the website or by
very emotional as I’m not sure whether we will ever phone. Discuss it with both my staff and customers
reopen, I’ve done the maths and with no money and it’s a favourable response so decide to give
coming in I can do less than a month continuing to it a try, not expecting much but I have to start
pay wages, rent etc. My mum is visiting and should somewhere, initially just planning on working on my
be travelling home by train but I don’t feel safe with own. Flowers arrive from Holland on the 5th May
her doing that so it’s a 200 mile round trip Sunday and I realise how much I’ve missed messing about
evening to get her home. We work Monday morning with flowers. The response is overwhelming and
sorting out the last few orders and close the doors, so much more than I expected, I manage to work
I still work for a few days as we have some funeral on my own for a week but am busy enough to be
orders to fulfil. able to bring one employee back in and should be
So what’s next, well I could see lockdown coming fully staffed by the end of July. By looking at what
so needed to keep busy and get ready for when we and how we sell we’ve diversified into gift crates
would hopefully be allowed to reopen. I’d bought with our flowers, plants, wax melts and candles. I’ve
lots of paint before lockdown as I have been putting reduced our use of plastics so all our bouquets are
off redecorating the shop for too long. Some UK now wrapped in paper and tied with raffia, I love the
based flower wholesalers have reopened after a different way of buying flowers through our Dutch
couple of weeks, talk it over with my staff and we all wholesalers website as I have so much more choice.
feel it’s too soon to restart delivering flowers, we’ll I have been so fortunate that I could start trading at
wait a few more weeks. Spend the next few weeks the beginning of May so could I ask that you please
painting the shop, then run out of paint, design new try and support all the small business owners who
shop logo, redo the website for when we reopen, are only now able to open as they really need your
manage to get some paint, finish painting the shop help. I don’t know what’s around the corner but I
at last - yippee!!! do know that it’s going to be incredibly difficult for
Keep posting lots of lovely photos on social media months if not years but by staying mostly positive,
to keep my customers informed. Use the time while embracing change and with the support of both my
painting to look at my business and how we operate brilliant staff and amazing customers we will get
and can we do things differently? What works and through this and have plenty of laughs (and gin)
doesn’t? How will we make up the lost revenue as along the way.”
I’ve lost a season of weddings and I teach flower Lesley Adams, Simply Flowers, Brighouse
workshops but won’t be able to hold them for the
forceable future as we can’t socially distance.

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Director, of JH Wills and Powers of Business, Finance & Technology
spouse then goes into care it doesn’t take

Attorney Jolene Head explains why some much time for a persons estate to diminish

homeowners are leaving it too late or from £120,000 to £14,250 when the average

simply doing nothing at all to protect their

CryueogrWuruleanrottifouranulslmdesiyalnoyduhloimkeetforopmrotbeecitnghard- earned assets.
weekly cost of care is £900.00.”

“I dealt with one particular case when a
client had left all his estate to his wife in
his will and she subsequently went into

Jocalree.nTeheHesetaatedthat the wife inherited was

£280,000 taking into account the property

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Homes & Interiors

The Green
Homes Grant
Scheme

Earlier in July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak  revealed How much do different energy saving measures
homeowners will be given £5,000 in energy saving cost?
vouchers to help them insulate their homes. There are many different energy saving options to
  help you cut your bills. We’ve rounded them up
The most vulnerable households will get up here.
to £10,000 to help make their houses more Insulation - If you want to do the job yourself,
environmentally friendly. MyBuiler.com says a roll of loft insultation, which
The Green Homes Grant scheme will be available to needs to be around 270mm thick, can cost just £20
help hundreds of thousands of homeowners. per roll. But if you want to hire a specialist to do the
In July’s  mini-Budget it was announced that the job properly, it could cost you between £300 and
government will provide extra work for plumbers, £400.
builders and tradesmen and help the Covid-hit • Eco-friendly boilers -  An electric combi
economy recover. boiler, which does not release any gas into the
atmosphere, costs £1,500 - £4,500.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “From September, • Heat pumps - A a typical air source heat pump
homeowners and landlords will be able to apply for installation will cost you around £6,000 – £8,000,
vouchers to make their homes more energy efficient while a ground source heat pump installation can
and create local jobs. cost  £10,000 – £18,000, depending on the amount
The grants will cover at least two thirds of the cost, of heat required.
up to £5,000 per household. And for low income • Triple-glazed ­windows - The price tends to
households, we’ll go even further with vouchers depend on how many windows you’re glazing and
covering the full cost - up to £10,000.” the size of your home, but to replace four windows
  with triple glazing in a two bedroom flat costs
Homeowners will be able to use the money on loft, around £1,950, according to HouseHold quotes.
wall and floor insulation, eco-friendly boilers, heat • Low-energy lighting - Energy efficient light bulbs
pumps, double or triple-glazed w­ indows, low-energy are very cheap, with a standard 6W Led one costing
lighting and energy-efficient doors. just £1.49 from B&Q.
  • Solar panels - The average domestic solar PV
system is 3.5kWp and costs around £4,800.
Brits will be able to access a website from
September that will have a menu with various
options for making their home more energy
efficient.
On the website, there will also be a list of accredited
suppliers, which the government says will create
work for tradesmen across the country.
In our post-Covid way of living – every penny saved
each month will help and the Chancellor said the
scheme could save you £300 a year on your energy
bills.
 

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